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  • Page 1 TH-L32E6Z TH-L42E6Z TH-L50E6Z e HELP English...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Watching my Home Screen • Information • How to use • Settings Basic • Basic connection • Selecting channel • Information banner • Option Menu • Subtitle • Off Timer • Last view External equipment • External connection • Watching external input • Operating with TV’s remote control • HDMI features • Valid input signals For best picture • Viewing Mode • Ambient Sensor...
  • Page 3 Tuning and editing channels • Setting menu • Favourites Edit • Channel List • Auto Tuning • Manual Tuning • Update Channel List • Signal Condition Recording USB HDD setup • Preparations • Setting for USB HDD Recording current programme • One Touch Recording • REW LIVE TV Technical information • USB HDD Internet service Internet content • Information...
  • Page 4 • Network Link Settings • Software Update • New Software Message Home network DLNA • Information • Using DLNA Network connections • DLNA connection • Note Network settings • Network Connection • Custom - Wireless • Custom - Wired • Custom - Wireless Access Point • Network Status • VIERA remote Settings • Network Link Settings • Software Update • New Software Message Photos...
  • Page 5 • Music Setup DIGA Recorder • Controlling DIGA Recorder Technical information • Photo format • Video format • Music format Media Player Using Media Player • Information • Selecting device / mode Photo mode • Selecting file • Viewing photo • Sorting photos • Using slideshow Video mode • Selecting file • Watching video • Video Setup • Audio output settings Recorded TV mode...
  • Page 6 USB Sharing • USB Sharing Technical information • Device handling caution • USB devices • Photo format • Video format • Music format Functions APPS list • Information • How to use • Settings VIERA Link “HDAVI Control™” • Summary of VIERA Link • Preparations • Easy playback • Power on Link • Power off Link • Standby Power Save • Intelligent Auto Standby • VIERA Link Control...
  • Page 7 • Auto update • Manual update Setting characters • Using numeric buttons Keyboard / Gamepad • Keyboard • Gamepad Settings Setting menu • How to use Picture • Viewing Mode • Basic settings • Ambient Sensor • Noise reduction settings • Advanced Settings • Option Settings • Screen Settings • Copy Adjustment • Reset Picture Defaults Sound • Mode • Basic settings...
  • Page 8 • Network Link Settings • Other settings Timer • Off Timer • Clock Settings • Auto Standby • No signal Power off Setup • Eco Navigation • USB Device Setup • Recording Setup • Child Lock • Tuning Menu • Language • Display Settings • VIERA Link Settings • System Menu • Other Settings Support FAQs • Picture • Digital TV • Sound...
  • Page 9 • Wall-hanging bracket Licence • Licence Letters enclosed in a box indicate remote control buttons. Menu Letters in cyan indicate on-screen display items. References in this eHELP The images shown in this eHELP are for illustrative purposes only. ● - 9 -...

  • Page 10: My Home Screen

    Watching my Home Screen Information “my Home Screen” is a gateway to the TV, applications, and more. It provides easy access to special features such as the Media Player, videos, games, communication tools, etc. as shown below (example). HOME HOME Home Screen Selected content screen (TV, application, etc.) Home Screen Selection...

  • Page 11: Settings

    (Example) The last viewed Home Screen is displayed when the TV is turned on. ● Press again to select or add your preferred Home Screen layout. ● Watching my Home Screen Settings 2. Select a feature with and press to access To watch full-screen TV ●...
  • Page 12 ■ Home Screen Selection 1. Display Home Screen Selection with HOME (Example) 2. Select the screen with and press to set Full Screen Displays full-screen TV. TV Home Screen: To make your TV experience more convenient and comfortable. Lifestyle Screen: Displays the TV with useful information and services for everyday life.

  • Page 13: Basic Connection

    Be sure to update the software when a software update notice is displayed ● on the TV screen. If the software is not updated, you will not be able to use my Home Screen. You can update the software later manually. Internet service Network settings Software Update...
  • Page 14 ■ DVD Recorder / VCR Aerial terminal RF cable DVD Recorder / VCR Aerial HDMI terminal HDMI cable For VIERA Link connections ● Functions VIERA Link “HDAVI Control™” Summary of VIERA Link ■ Set top box HDMI terminal HDMI cable Set top box Satellite dish For VIERA Link connections...

  • Page 15: Selecting Channel

    When using an HDMI cable, it is recommended to use fully wired one. ● Check the terminal type and cable plugs are correct when connecting. ● Selecting channel 1. Select Digital TV or Analogue TV with You can also select the mode pressing INPUT/OK/HOLD for MENU ●...
  • Page 16 (Example) Channel position and name Channel type (Radio, etc.) / encrypted channel ( ) / TV mode ( , Programme Programme start / finish time (Digital TV) Channel position, etc. (Analogue TV) Category Current time Features available / message meanings Sound mute is on Rating: Rating information...

  • Page 17: Option Menu

    This function can aid visually-impaired viewers by adding an ● additional audio track to describe events on screen. Settings Sound Audio Description – 90: Off Timer remaining time Watching Basic Off Timer To confirm another tuned channel ● To watch the channel listed in the banner ●...

  • Page 18: Subtitle

    Guidance settings for visually impaired users Settings Sound Voice Guidance Settings Video Selection Selects from a group of multiple videos (if available). For Digital TV ● Audio Selection / AD Selects between alternative languages for sound tracks (if available). For Digital TV ●...

  • Page 19: Last View

    Watching Basic Information banner When the remaining time is less than 3 minutes, the remaining time will ● flash on the screen. You can also set the time from Off Timer in the Timer Menu. ● Settings Timer Off Timer Last view Switch to a previously viewed channel or input mode easily with LAST...
  • Page 20 = Note = For VIERA Link connections ● Functions VIERA Link “HDAVI Control™” Summary of VIERA Link Use HDMI2 for connecting an amplifier. This connection is applicable ● when using an amplifier that has ARC (Audio Return Channel) function. ■ AV devices AV IN (COMPONENT) terminal Component cables...

  • Page 21: Watching External Input

    You cannot connect any devices by using USB card reader. ● Additional information for the devices may be on the following website. ● (English only) http://panasonic.net/viera/support ■ To listen with speakers DIGITAL AUDIO OUT Optical digital audio cable Amplifier with speaker system To enjoy the sound from the external equipment in multi-channel sound ●...

  • Page 22: Operating With Tv's Remote Control

    displayed when is pressed. (Input Labels) Settings Setup Display Settings The remote control is capable of operating the contents or external ● equipment. Watching External equipment Operating with TV’s remote control To return to TV mode ● = Note = If the external equipment has an aspect adjustment function, set it to 16:9.

  • Page 23: Hdmi Features

    One Touch Recording ■ How to change the code Each Panasonic product has its own remote control code. Change the code according to the product for operation. 1. Press and hold Standby On / Off switch during the following operations 2.

  • Page 24: Dvi Connection

    Watching External equipment External connection : The HDMI logo is displayed on HDMI-compliant equipment. ■ Applicable HDMI features Input audio signal: ● 2ch Linear PCM (sampling frequencies - 48 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 32 kHz) Input video signal: ● Matches the output setting of the digital equipment. Watching External equipment Valid input signals...

  • Page 25: Valid Input Signals

    Valid input signals ■ COMPONENT (Y, Pb/Cb, Pr/Cr), HDMI Signal name COMPONENT HDMI 525 (480) / 60i, 60p ○ ○ 625 (576) / 50i, 50p ○ ○ 750 (720) / 60p, 50p ○ ○ 1,125 (1,080) / 60i, 50i ○ ○...

  • Page 26: Ambient Sensor

    In each Viewing Mode, Backlight, Contrast, Brightness, Colour, Tint, Sharpness, Colour Temperature, Vivid Colour, Adaptive Backlight Control, Ambient Sensor, Noise Reduction MPEG Noise Reduction can be adjusted and stored. When in True Cinema Custom mode, Advanced Settings can be adjusted additionally.

  • Page 27: Advanced Settings

    2. Select the mode with and press to set You can also change the mode pressing ASPECT. ● (Press repeatedly until you reach the desired mode.) 16:9: Directly displays the image at 16:9 without distortion (anamorphic). 14:9: Displays the image at the standard 14:9 without distortion. Just: Displays a 4:3 image full-screen.
  • Page 28 2. Display the menu with MENU 3. Select Picture Viewing Mode with and press to access 4. Select the mode with and press to set True Cinema Custom ■ Adjust the detailed picture settings 1. Display the menu with MENU 2.

  • Page 29: Colour Management

    More Detailed Adjustment Adjusts more detailed White Balance items. Input Signal Level: Adjusts the input signal level. R-Gain G-Gain / B-Gain: Adjusts the detailed white balance of bright red / green / blue areas. Reset White Balance: Press to reset to the default detailed White Balance. Reset White Balance Press to reset to the default White Balance.

  • Page 30: Copy Adjustment

    Adjusts the input signal level. Gain: Adjusts the gain of gamma for selected signal level. Reset Gamma: Press to reset to the default detailed Gamma. Reset Gamma Press to reset to the default Gamma. ■ Reset Picture Defaults Reset Picture Defaults Press to reset Advanced Settings...

  • Page 31: Tv Guide

    Standard: Provides the comfortable sounds with original quality. Music: Improves sound quality for watching music videos, etc. Speech: Improves sound quality for watching news, drama, etc. User: Adjusts the sounds manually using the equaliser to suit your favourite sound quality. In each mode, Bass, Treble Surround...

  • Page 32: Teletext

    ■ How to operate in Listing screen To scroll through the programmes ● To scroll through the channels ● To watch the highlighted programme ● To change the Freeview Guide date ● (yellow) / (blue) To exit Freeview Guide ● EXIT ■...
  • Page 33 (Coloured buttons) To adjust contrast ● 1) Press MENU three times to display Contrast 2) Adjust with and press to set To exit teletext ● EXIT ■ Reveal hidden data 1. Press MENU 2. Reveal with (red) Press again to hide. ●...

  • Page 34: Teletext Mode

    2) Enter a new page number with numeric buttons 3) Press and hold ■ View sub page The number of sub pages is displayed on the top of the screen. Press to view sub page. (Only when Teletext has more than one page.) The number of sub pages varies depending on the broadcasters (up to 79 ●...

  • Page 35: Tuning And Editing Channels

    Tuning and editing channels Setting menu You can retune channels, create your favourite channel lists, skip unwanted channels, etc. 1. Select Digital TV or Analogue TV with 2. Display the menu with MENU 3. Select Setup Tuning Menu with and press to access Digital TV Tuning Menu Analogue TV Tuning Menu...

  • Page 36: Channel List

    To move the channel ● 1) Select the channel with 2) Press (green) 3) Select the new position with or numeric buttons 4) Press (green) to store To delete the channel ● 1) Select the channel with 2) Press to delete –...

  • Page 37: Auto Tuning

    ■ Edit Digital TV / Analogue TV Channels To swap / move the channel position (if available) ● 1) Press (green) to edit 2) Set the new position with or numeric buttons, and press (green) to store To retune each channel (Manual Tuning) ●...

  • Page 38: Manual Tuning

    display the menu 2. Set Auto Tuning with following control panel buttons Move the cursor / select from a range of options / select the menu item ● (up and down only) Access the menu / store settings after adjustments have been made or ●...

  • Page 39: Signal Condition

    Depending on the signal condition, the update may not work properly. ● Signal Condition Selects a channel and checks the signal condition. A good Signal Strength is not an indication of suitable signal for Digital TV reception. Use the Signal Quality indicator as follows. ●...

  • Page 40: Recording

    Recording USB HDD setup Preparations You can record the digital TV programmes to the connected USB HDD and enjoy playing back in various ways. Prepare the USB HDD for the exclusive use of recording with this TV. ● Connect the USB HDD to the USB 2 port with the USB cable. ●...

  • Page 41: Setting For Usb Hdd

    during operation (formatting, recording, etc.). Doing so may cause malfunction of the device or damage the recorded data. (An electric outage may also be a cause of malfunction.) = Note = Analogue TV programme cannot be recorded on the USB HDD. ●...

  • Page 42: Recording Current Programme

    2) Press RETURN to store 6. When the confirmation screen to enable USB HDD for recording is displayed, select with and press to set If another formatted USB HDD for recording already exists, this ● confirmation screen will be displayed to switch to enable this USB HDD for recording.

  • Page 43: Rew Live Tv

    3. Select the maximum recording time (minutes) with and press to set ■ To start One Touch Recording Press to start. Other channels cannot be selected while recording is in progress. ● ■ To stop recording in progress 1. Press GUIDE to pause 2.
  • Page 44 To search backward (up to 90 minutes) ● After pausing or searching backward, the following buttons are available ● for operation. : Search backward : Search forward : Return to the current programme : Playback / Pause : Search backward / forward : Pause / Resume : Playback : Return to the current programme...

  • Page 45: Technical Information

    Regarding performance, not all USB HDDs are guaranteed. Check the ● USB HDDs that have been tested for compatibility with this TV at the following website. (English only) http://panasonic.net/viera/support = Note = Data modified with a PC may not be displayed. ●...

  • Page 46: Internet Service Internet Content

    Internet service Internet content Information You can access some specific websites supported by Panasonic, and enjoy internet contents such as videos, games, communication tools, etc. from APPS list. (Example) To enable this function, you need a broadband network environment. ●...

  • Page 47: Note

    The services through APPS list are operated by their respective service ● providers and such service may be discontinued either temporarily or permanently without notice. Therefore, Panasonic will make no warranty for the contents or the continuity of the services. Some contents may be inappropriate for some viewers.

  • Page 48: Note

    Required speed (effective): at least 1.5 Mbps for SD (Standard Definition) ● and 6 Mbps for HD (High Definition) picture quality, respectively. If the transfer speed is not enough, contents may not be played back properly. ■ Wireless connection Built-in wireless LAN (Rear of the TV) Access point Internet environment ■...

  • Page 49: Network Settings

    If you use the equipment compatible only with 100BASE-TX, category 5 or ● later LAN cables are required. Contact your Internet Service Provider (ISP) or telecommunications ● company for further assistance regarding the network equipment. Confirm the terms and conditions of the contracts with your Internet ●...

  • Page 50: Custom - Wireless

    to set You can set characters using numeric buttons. ● Press RETURN to store ● 6. Automatically setup is done and the Network Status screen is displayed Internet service Network settings Network Status 7. Select Exit with and press to set To set manually ●...
  • Page 51 3) Connect the TV with the access point with – WPS: Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ – If the connection has failed, check the settings and positions of your access point. And then, follow the on-screen instructions. WPS(PIN) ● 1) Press (green) 2) Enter the PIN code to the access point 3) Connect the TV with the access point with Manual...

  • Page 52: Custom - Wired

    Available settings are displayed automatically. ● To set manually, select and set IP Address Subnet Mask Default ● Gateway Address. Proxy Settings It is not required for normal household use. ● Some internet services may not be available depending on the proxy ●...
  • Page 53 VIERA Name You can set your favourite name for this TV. ● This name will be used as the name of this TV on the screen of the other ● network equipment. Acquire IP Address Acquire DNS Address Auto is recommended. ●...

  • Page 54: Network Status

    Network Status Displays and checks the network status (MAC Address, current network settings, etc.). 1. Display the menu with MENU 2. Select Network Network Status with and press to access 3. Automatically testing is done and the Network Status screen is displayed Again: Performs automatic testing of the network connection for the TV and displays the current status again.

  • Page 55: Home Network Dlna

    Home network DLNA Information This TV is a DLNA Certified™ product. DLNA (Digital Living Network Alliance) is a standard that makes DLNA ® Certified digital electronics easier and more convenient to use on a home network. To learn more, visit www.dlna.org. To enable this function, connect this TV to your home network.
  • Page 56 And you need to install the application for controlling VIERA on your smartphone. For information of the application (English only): http://panasonic.net/viera/support For the operations, refer to the support information of the application. “Windows 7 / Windows 8” are the OS that have been tested for ●...

  • Page 57: Using Dlna

    ■ Sharing the TV programme or contents of this TV with another piece of network equipment You can enjoy the current digital TV programme or the contents of this TV on another DLNA Certified VIERA connected to your home network. For example, watching the continuation of the current programme on another VIERA, etc.

  • Page 58: Network Connections

    4. Select the file with and press to access (Example) Depending on the condition of media server, you may need to select ● the folder before selecting the file. To display / hide information of the highlighted file ● INFO = Note = Non-playable files are also listed but cannot be selected.
  • Page 59 ■ Wireless connection (For DLNA and internet service) Built-in wireless LAN (Rear of the TV) Access point Hub or Router Internet environment Smartphone DLNA Certified media server ■ Wired connection (For DLNA and internet service) ETHERNET terminal LAN cable (Shielded) Use the Shielded Twist Pair (STP) LAN cable.

  • Page 60: Note

    Hub or Router Internet environment DLNA Certified media server ■ Wireless connection (For DLNA) To use the TV as a wireless access point ● Home network Network settings Custom - Wireless Access Point DLNA Certified media server Smartphone Note Ensure to use a LAN straight cable. ●...
  • Page 61 ■ Quick setup - Wireless 1. Display the menu with MENU 2. Select Network Network Connection with and press to access Confirm the encryption key, settings and position of your access point ● before starting setup. For details, read the manual of the access point. 3.

  • Page 62: Custom - Wireless

    3. Select Quick setup with and press to access 4. Automatically setup is done and the Network Status screen is displayed Home network Network settings Network Status 5. Select Exit with and press to set To set manually ● Home network Network settings Custom - Wired Custom - Wireless...
  • Page 63 type. To search access points again ● (blue) To display / hide information of the highlighted access point ● INFO If the selected access point is not encrypted, the confirmation screen ● will be displayed. It is recommended to select the encrypted access point.

  • Page 64: Custom - Wired

    3) Press RETURN to store Proxy Port: This number is also specified by the provider with the Proxy address. 1) Select Proxy Port with 2) Enter the number with numeric buttons 3) Press RETURN to store 6. Select Network Status with and press to access...

  • Page 65: Custom - Wireless Access Point

    Some internet services may not be available depending on the proxy ● settings. Proxy: This is the address of the relay server connected between the browser and the target server and sends data to the browser. 1) Select Proxy with and press to access 2) Enter the address with...

  • Page 66: Network Status

    Set the equipment to WPS (Push button) mode. For details, read the manual of the equipment. WPS(PIN): Enter the PIN code of the equipment. If the connection has failed, check the settings and positions of the ● equipment. And then, follow the on-screen instructions. ■...

  • Page 67: Viera Remote Settings

    = Note = Depending on the area, this function may not be available. For details, ● consult your local Panasonic dealer. Network Link Settings Sets to control the TV with devices connected to the network. 1. Display the menu with MENU 2.

  • Page 68: Software Update

    Lists the equipment accessible to this TV on the home network. = Note = Depending on the area, this function may not be available. For details, ● consult your local Panasonic dealer. Software Update Accesses the specific website to update the TV’s software if any updates are available.

  • Page 69: Selecting File

    Photos Selecting file Ensure the preparations of the media server, network connections and network settings are completed. Home network DLNA Information Home network Network connections Home network Network settings 1. Display APPS list with APPS 2. Select Media Server with and press to access 3.

  • Page 70: Using Slideshow

    To display / hide the operation guide ● INFO To rotate 90° ● (blue) To return to list ● RETURN Using slideshow Slideshow ends when all photos within the list are viewed. 1. Select the file from the thumbnail of photos for the first view with 2.

  • Page 71: Selecting File

    Repeat / Off) Slideshow repeat. Back Ground Music (Off Type1 Type2 Type3 Type4 / Type5) Selects the background music during Photo mode. Videos Selecting file Ensure the preparations of the media server, network connections and network settings are completed. Home network DLNA Information Home network...

  • Page 72: Watching Video

    Watching video ■ Playback If you have stopped the last playback halfway, the confirmation screen is displayed to select whether to start from where you stopped last time or from the beginning. To operate playback ● Manual skip – Press to skip forward approx. 30 seconds. : Rewind : Fast forward : Stop...

  • Page 73: Video Setup

    Video Setup Set up the settings for video file operations on this TV. 1. Display the option menu with OPTION 2. Select Video Setup with and press to access 3. Select one of the following items with and press to access Video Preview Audio Selection Dual Audio...

  • Page 74: Audio Output Settings

    Audio output settings You can enjoy the multi-channel sound via an amplifier connected to DIGITAL AUDIO OUT or HDMI2 (ARC function) terminal. To confirm or change the current sound status ● Home network Videos Video Setup 1. Display the menu with MENU 2.

  • Page 75: Playing Music

    Depending on the condition of media server, you may need to select ● the folder before selecting the file. To display / hide information of the highlighted file ● INFO = Note = Non-playable files are also listed but cannot be selected. ●...

  • Page 76: Diga Recorder

    Playback repeat of the selected one file DIGA Recorder Controlling DIGA Recorder Ensure the preparations of the media server, network connections and network settings are completed. Home network DLNA Information Home network Network connections Home network Network settings 1. Display APPS list with APPS 2.

  • Page 77: Video Format

    = Note = Some files may not be played back even if they fulfil these conditions. ● Do not use two-byte characters or other special codes for file names. ● Connected devices may become unusable with this TV if the file or folder ●...
  • Page 78 Video codec: H.264 BP/MP/HP, MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG4 SP/ASP Audio codec: AAC, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, HE-AAC, MPEG Audio, MP3 This TV supports this container recorded with Panasonic products. For ● details, read the manual of the products. ● FLV (.flv) Video codec: H.264 BP/MP/HP...

  • Page 79: Music Format

    The video file and subtitles text file are inside the same folder, and the file ● names are the same except for the file extensions. If there are more than one subtitles text files inside the same folder, they ● are displayed in the following order of priority: “.srt”, “.sub”, “.txt”.

  • Page 80: Media Player Using Media Player

    Media Player Using Media Player Information Media Player allows you to enjoy photo, video or music recorded on a USB Flash Memory with this TV, and contents recorded with this TV to the formatted USB HDD. (Example) Photo mode: Still pictures recorded with digital cameras will be displayed. Video mode: (For USB Flash Memory) Moving pictures recorded with digital video cameras and digital video data will be played back.

  • Page 81: Selecting Device / Mode

    digital video camera used. ■ To insert or remove the USB Flash Memory Ensure alignment is straight and complete when inserting or removing. To remove the USB Flash Memory safely from the TV, perform Safely ● remove USB USB Device Setup.
  • Page 82 Video Media Player Video mode Music Media Player Music mode Recorded TV Media Player Recorded TV mode 6. The thumbnail view will be displayed (Example) To display / hide information of the highlighted content ● INFO = Note = You may also access each mode directly from APPS list. ●...

  • Page 83: Photo Mode

    ■ To change the mode You can switch to another mode of Media Player from the thumbnail view. 1. Display the contents selection screen with (blue) while the thumbnail is displayed 2. Select the contents with and press to access The mode can be switched in the current device.

  • Page 84: Sorting Photos

    : To the previous photo : To the next photo : Stop (return to thumbnail) : Slideshow To display / hide the operation guide ● INFO To rotate 90° ● (blue) To return to thumbnail ● RETURN Sorting photos ■ To sort by folder, recorded date or recorded month 1.
  • Page 85 To pause (return to Single view) ● To return to thumbnail ● RETURN You can change the back ground music by setting Back Ground Music ● Slideshow Settings (see below). ■ Slideshow Settings Set up the settings for Photo mode. 1.
  • Page 86 (Off Sepia Gray scale) Selects the colour effect of photos in Single view and Slideshow. Not valid when Frame is set to Drift, Gallery Cinema ● Auto Makeup / Off) Automatically detects the face in the photo and improves luminance and contrast.

  • Page 87: Video Mode

    back. Auto: Music files stored in the root folder of the current device will be played back randomly. If there is no available music data, no sound will be played back. ● User: Music files in the device registered by yourself will be played back. If no music files have been registered or the device which had ●...

  • Page 88: Watching Video

    or from the beginning. For supported file formats ● Media Player Technical information Video format ■ Thumbnail view To display / hide information of the highlighted content ● INFO To start playback ● (red) To change the device ● (yellow) To change the contents ●...

  • Page 89: Video Setup

    (green) To change aspect ● 1) Display Aspect Selection list with ASPECT 2) Select the mode with and press to set Aspect1: Displays the content enlarged without distortion. Aspect2: Displays the content full-screen. Original: Displays the content original size. – You can also change the mode pressing ASPECT. (Press repeatedly until you reach the desired mode.) –...

  • Page 90: Audio Output Settings

    This function is available during playback. ● Subtitle Display / hide subtitles (if available). This function is available during playback. ● Subtitle Text Selects the font type to display subtitles correctly (if available). This function is available during playback. ● Repeat / Off) Playback repeats within the title or selected file (depending on the content).

  • Page 91: Recorded Tv Mode

    Recorded TV mode Selecting content For exclusive USB HDD ● To play back contents in the USB HDD, ensure the connection and ● settings are completed. Recording USB HDD setup 1. Contents list of the selected device is displayed in Recorded TV mode Remaining capacity of the selected device is displayed on the top right.

  • Page 92: Grouping Contents

    : Fast forward : Stop : Pause / Playback To display / hide the operation guide and information banner ● INFO To change aspect ● ASPECT Watching For best picture Aspect To display the subtitle (if available) ● STTL To confirm or change the current status (if available) ●...

  • Page 93: Deleting Content

    Deleting content 1. Select the content to edit with and press (blue) to tick in the contents list 2. Delete the content with (red) 3. When the confirmation screen is displayed, select with press to set Changing device You can change the current device to another device directly in the same mode when two or more available devices are connected.

  • Page 94: Music Mode

    Music mode Selecting file 1. Select the folder in the thumbnail view with 2. Start playback with (red) For supported file formats ● Media Player Technical information Music format ■ Thumbnail view To display / hide information of the highlighted content ●...

  • Page 95: Music Setup

    To the next track ● (green) To return to thumbnail ● RETURN Music Setup Set up the setting for Music mode. This function is available in the thumbnail view. ● 1. Display the option menu with OPTION 2. Select Music Setup Repeat with 3.
  • Page 96 In consideration of possible loss of the data included in your USB devices ● for any reasons, Panasonic recommends to store or back up the data included in the USB devices to the other places (storage medium) before inserting the same in the USB port, and please do not turn the TV off during data communication / transfer.

  • Page 97: Technical Information

    Back up the recorded data at regular intervals to prevent data ● deterioration, data damage or erratic operation of the TV. Panasonic is not liable for any deterioration or damage of recorded data. USB devices It is recommended to connect the USB HDD or USB Flash Memory to the ●...

  • Page 98: Photo Format

    Setting for USB HDD Regarding performance, not all USB HDDs are guaranteed. Check the ● USB HDDs that have been tested for compatibility with this TV at the following website. (English only) http://panasonic.net/viera/support Photo format ■ Supported Photo formats ●...
  • Page 99 Video codec: H.264 BP/MP/HP, MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG4 SP/ASP Audio codec: AAC, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, HE-AAC, MPEG Audio, MP3 This TV supports this container recorded with Panasonic products. For ● details, read the manual of the products. ● FLV (.flv) Video codec: H.264 BP/MP/HP...

  • Page 100: Music Format

    AAC, HE-AAC ● PS (.mod, .mpg, .mpeg, .vob, .vro) Video codec: H.264 BP/MP/HP, MPEG1, MPEG2, VC-1 Audio codec: AAC, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, HE-AAC, LPCM, MPEG Audio, ● TS (.mts, .m2ts, .tp, .trp, .ts, .tts) Video codec: H.264 BP/MP/HP, MPEG1, MPEG2, VC-1 Audio codec: AAC, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, DTS core, HE-AAC, MPEG Audio, MP3...
  • Page 101 ● AAC (.m4a) Copy-protected files cannot be played back. ● ● WMA (.wma) Copy-protected files cannot be played back. ● WMA Pro and WMA Lossless are not supported. ● ● LPCM (.wav) ● FLAC (.flac) = Note = Some files may not be played back even if they fulfil these conditions. ●...

  • Page 102: Apps List

    Functions APPS list Information Various applications (internet contents, network contents, Media Player, etc.) can be accessed easily from APPS list. ■ APPS list (Example) = Note = APPS list is subject to change without notice. ● How to use You can access special features such as internet contents, network contents, Media Player, etc.

  • Page 103: Settings

    ● VIERA Link “HDAVI Control™” Summary of VIERA Link Enjoy additional HDMI Inter-Operability with Panasonic products which have “HDAVI Control™” function. VIERA Link (HDAVI Control) connects the TV and the equipment with VIERA Link function, and enables easy control, playback, energy saving, creating home theatre, etc., without complicated settings.
  • Page 104 ● Connect the equipment supporting VIERA Link to the TV’s HDMI terminal ● via an HDMI cable. About HDMI cable for connecting Panasonic HD Video Camera or LUMIX Camera, read the manual of the equipment. HDMI terminal HDMI cable Equipment with VIERA Link function (DIGA Recorder / DVD Player / Blu- ray Disc Player / HD Video Camera / LUMIX Camera) ■...
  • Page 105 : For equipment which has “HDAVI Control 4 or later” function. ■ VIERA Link (HDMI and Audio out connections) Use a fully wired HDMI compliant cable. ● Connect the equipment supporting VIERA Link to the TV’s HDMI terminal ● via an HDMI cable. Use the optical digital audio cable for audio output from the TV.
  • Page 106 ■ Available features (HDMI and Audio out connections) Player theatre Easy playback ● Power on link ● Power off link ● Intelligent Auto Standby ● VIERA Link Control ● Speaker Selection ● Blu-ray Disc theatre Easy playback ● Power on link ●...

  • Page 107: Preparations

    Recorder: ● Maximum 3 (DIGA Recorder, etc.) Player: ● Maximum 3 (DVD Player, Blu-ray Disc Player, HD Video Camera, LUMIX Camera, Digital Camera, Player theatre, Blu-ray Disc theatre, etc.) Audio system: ● Maximum 1 (Player theatre, Blu-ray Disc theatre, Amplifier, etc.) Tuner: ●...

  • Page 108: Power Off Link

    Power off Link Power off Link in the Setup Menu to use this function. Settings Setup VIERA Link Settings When the TV is set to Standby mode, the connected equipment is also automatically set to Standby. This function will work even if the TV enters Standby mode automatically ●...
  • Page 109 4. Select one of the following items with and press to access Recorder Player Home Cinema Video Camera LUMIX Digital Camera Other (The menu of the accessed equipment will be displayed. The input mode will be changed automatically.) The displayed item may vary depending on the connected equipment. ●...

  • Page 110: Speaker Selection

    Speaker Selection You can control the theatre speaker with this TV’s remote control by pointing at the TV’s signal receiver. 1. Display APPS list with APPS 2. Select VIERA Link with and press to access 3. Select Speaker Selection with and press to access 4.

  • Page 111: Child Lock

    “HDAVI Control 5” is the newest standard for HDAVI Control compatible ● equipment. This standard is compatible with conventional HDAVI equipment. To confirm the HDAVI Control version of this TV ● Support Information Using Help menu Child Lock Using Child Lock You can lock specific channels / AV input terminals to restrict access to them.

  • Page 112: Pin Number

    PIN number You can change the PIN number. 1. Select Change PIN with and press to access 2. Enter a new PIN number twice with the numeric buttons = Note = Setting Shipping Condition erases the PIN number and all settings. ●...

  • Page 113: Updating The Tv Software

    3. When the confirmation screen is displayed, select with press to set 4. Follow the on-screen instructions Auto Tuning will automatically start. ● = Note = To retune TV channels only (e.g. after moving house), set Auto Tuning. ● Watching Tuning and editing channels Auto Tuning Updating the TV Software...

  • Page 114: Manual Update

    A notification message may be a reminder. In this case, schedule ● information (the date when the new version can be used) will appear. You can set the reservation for update. The update will not start when the TV is off.

  • Page 115: Keyboard / Gamepad

    Coloured buttons Gamepad Check the gamepads that have been tested for compatibility with this TV ● at the following website. (English only) http://panasonic.net/viera/support Some of the keys of gamepads correspond to the operation of the remote ● control. - 115 -...
  • Page 116 Volume Up / Down Channel Up / Down GUIDE RETURN HOME APPS EXIT MENU - 116 -...

  • Page 117: Setting Menu

    Settings Setting menu How to use Various menus allow you to make settings for the picture, sound, and other functions. 1. Display the menu with MENU Displayed items vary depending on the input signal. ● 2. Select the menu with and press to access 3.

  • Page 118: Picture

    = Note = A different menu will be displayed in the mode of Media Player or Network ● services. Media Player Using Media Player Home network DLNA Using DLNA ■ Using control panel buttons 1. Press and hold INPUT/OK/HOLD for MENU button for 3 seconds to display the menu 2.

  • Page 119: Basic Settings

    In each Viewing Mode, Backlight, Contrast, Brightness, Colour, Tint, Sharpness, Colour Temperature, Vivid Colour, Adaptive Backlight Control, Ambient Sensor, Noise Reduction MPEG Noise Reduction can be adjusted and stored. When in True Cinema Custom mode, Advanced Settings can be adjusted additionally.

  • Page 120: Advanced Settings

    Reduces flicker noise in contoured parts of a picture and block noise. Not valid when 1080p Pixel Direct is set to ● Advanced Settings You can adjust and set up the detailed picture settings. Watching For best picture Advanced Settings To use this function completely, set Viewing Mode True Cinema...

  • Page 121: Screen Settings

    3D-COMB / Off) Makes still or slow moving pictures more vivid. Occasionally, while viewing still or slow moving pictures, colour patterning ● may be seen. Set to to display sharper and more accurate colours. For PAL / NTSC signal reception in TV mode or from composite ●...

  • Page 122: Copy Adjustment

    Copy Adjustment Copies the selected True Cinema Custom settings to those of the other input. Watching For best picture Copy Adjustment Reset Picture Defaults Press to reset the current Picture Viewing Mode to the default settings. Sound Mode Selects your favourite sound mode for each input. (Standard Music Speech...

  • Page 123: Volume Settings

    Select the frequency and change the frequency level by using ● To enhance the bass sound, raise the level of the lower frequency. To ● enhance the treble sound, raise the level of the higher frequency. To reset the levels of each frequency to the default settings, select Reset ●...

  • Page 124: Audio Description

    (Fast Normal / Slow) Selects the readout speed for the voice guidance. Volume (Max / Min) Selects the volume for the voice guidance. User Level (Expert / Beginner) Selects the level of verbosity for the voice guidance. Audio Description Audio Description (Auto / Off) Narration settings for visually impaired users.
  • Page 125 : SUB II : MONO ■ Available mode indicator for each type of broadcast NICAM - Used in New Zealand, Singapore, Hong Kong, etc. ● – Regular broadcast (Standard Audio): No indicator / – Regular + NICAM MONO I (MAIN I): –...

  • Page 126: Reset Sound Defaults

    For Digital TV ● SPDIF Selection (Auto / PCM) Selects the initial setting for digital audio output signal from DIGITAL AUDIO OUT and HDMI2 (ARC function) terminals. SPDIF is a standard audio transfer file format. ● Auto: Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Digital and HE-AAC multi-channel are output as Dolby Digital Bitstream.

  • Page 127: Network Status

    Sets to control the TV with devices connected to the network. Home network Network settings Network Link Settings Other settings Software Update Checks for available software updates from the Panasonic website. Internet service Network settings Software Update Home network Network settings...

  • Page 128: Auto Standby

    Selects the clock setting mode for this TV. Set to Auto to adjust the time automatically using the time information from ● the digital broadcast. Set to Manual to adjust manually. Date Sets the current date manually. Time Sets the current time manually. Auto Standby Automatically turns the TV to Standby mode for energy saving when no operation is performed for 4 hours.

  • Page 129: Child Lock

    Recording Recording current programme Child Lock Applies access control for channels or inputs to prevent unwanted access. Functions Child Lock Tuning Menu Favourites Edit Creates a list of favourite channels. Watching Tuning and editing channels Favourites Edit For Digital TV ●...

  • Page 130: Language

    first using the TV. = Note = The settings in Tuning Menu are applicable only for the selected TV mode. The menu name varies depending on the TV mode. (Digital TV Tuning Menu Analogue TV Tuning Menu) Language Preferred Audio Language (English Maori French...

  • Page 131: Viera Link Settings

    VIERA Connect Banner / Off) Sets the VIERA Connect introduction banner display. For Full Screen TV ● VIERA Link Settings VIERA Link / Off) Sets to use VIERA Link functions. Functions VIERA Link “HDAVI Control™” Power on Link / Off) Sets to use Power on Link functions.

  • Page 132: System Menu

    System Menu Shipping Condition Resets all settings to the original condition. Functions Shipping Condition System Update Downloads new software to this TV. Functions Updating the TV Software Licence Menu Displays the software licence information. Other Settings Power Save / Off) Reduces brightness of the picture to economise on power consumption.

  • Page 133: Support Faqs

    Picture Before requesting service or assistance, please follow these simple guides to solve the problem. If the problem still persists, please contact your local Panasonic dealer for assistance. Black and white picture Check that the output of the external equipment matches the input of the ●...

  • Page 134: Digital Tv

    Digital TV Before requesting service or assistance, please follow these simple guides to solve the problem. If the problem still persists, please contact your local Panasonic dealer for assistance. Due to the digital reception technologies involved, quality of the Digital TV ●...

  • Page 135: Hdmi

    HDMI Before requesting service or assistance, please follow these simple guides to solve the problem. If the problem still persists, please contact your local Panasonic dealer for assistance. Sound is unusual Set the sound setting of the connected equipment to “2ch L.PCM”.

  • Page 136: Other

    The server or connected line may be busy now. ● Other Before requesting service or assistance, please follow these simple guides to solve the problem. If the problem still persists, please contact your local Panasonic dealer for assistance. - 136 -...

  • Page 137: Care And Cleaning

    ● An error message appears Follow the message’s instructions. ● If the problem persists, contact your local Panasonic dealer or the ● authorised service centre. The LCD panel moves slightly when it is pushed with a finger Clattered sound might be heard There is some flexibility around the panel to prevent damage to the panel.

  • Page 138: Information

    ■ Display panel, Cabinet, Pedestal Regular care: Gently wipe the surfaces of the display panel, cabinet, or pedestal using a soft cloth to clean the dirt or fingerprints. For stubborn dirt: First clean the dust on the surface. Dampen a soft cloth with clean water or diluted neutral detergent (1 part detergent to 100 parts water).

  • Page 139: Optional Accessories

    Internet service Internet content Selecting internet content – Depending on the area, this optional accessory may not be available. For details, consult your local Panasonic dealer. Wall-hanging bracket ■ Wall-hanging bracket Choosing to wall mount the TV shall be done at the owner's risk. Always use a qualified installer to perform a TV wall bracket installation.
  • Page 140 HDMI, the HDMI Logo, and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries. HDAVI Control™ is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
  • Page 141 Please refer to the detailed terms and conditions thereof shown in the “Software Licence” menu on this product. At least three (3) years from delivery of this product, Panasonic will give to any third party who contacts us at the contact information provided below,...
  • Page 142 Ver.2.00...

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