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  • Page 1 TC-L42ET60H TC-L47ET60H TC-L50ET60H TC-L55ET60H 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 • SAP • Off Timer • Still • Last view • OSD Language External equipment • External connection • Watching external input • Operating with TV’s remote control • HDMI features • Valid input signals For best picture • Viewing Mode...
  • Page 3 • Note • 3D Eyewear - Maintenance • Viewing 3D • 3D Mode Selection • 3D Settings • Source image format Tuning and editing channels • Setting menu • Favourites Edit • Channel List • Auto Tuning • Manual Tuning • Update Channel List • New Channel Message • Signal Condition Internet service Internet content • Information • Selecting internet content • Note...
  • Page 4 • 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 • Selecting file • Viewing photo...
  • Page 5 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 • Multi Shot 3D • Using slideshow Video mode • Selecting file • Watching video • Video Setup • Audio output settings Music mode • Selecting file • Playing music...
  • Page 6 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 • Speaker Selection • Note Child Lock • Using Child Lock • PIN number Shipping Condition • Shipping Condition...
  • Page 7 Settings Setting menu • How to use Picture • Viewing Mode • Basic settings • Ambient Sensor • Noise reduction settings • Intelligent Frame Creation • 24p Smooth Film • Advanced Settings • Option Settings • Screen Settings • 3D Settings • Copy Adjustment • Reset to Defaults Sound • Mode • Basic settings • Volume settings • Voice Guidance Settings • Advanced settings • Reset to Defaults...
  • Page 8 • No signal Power off Setup • Eco Navigation • USB Device Setup • Child Lock • Tuning Menu • Language • Display Settings • VIERA Link Settings • System Menu • Other Settings Support FAQs • Picture • Digital TV • Sound • 3D • HDMI • Network • Other Maintenance • Care and Cleaning Information • Using Help menu Optional accessories • 3D Eyewear • Communication Camera...
  • Page 9 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: Selecting Channel

    ■ DVD Recorder / VCR Aerial terminal RF cable DVD Recorder / VCR Aerial 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: Information Banner

    The selected mode is displayed on the top left of the screen. ● 2. Select a channel with Channel Up / Down or numeric buttons Press the numeric buttons to select a channel position with 2 or more- ● digit (e.g. 399, press ■...
  • Page 16 Programme Programme start / finish time (Digital TV) Channel position, etc. (Analogue) Favourites To change the favourite (Digital TV) ● 1) Display the favourite list with (blue) 2) Select the favourite with and press to change To list favourite channels, set Favourites Edit.

  • Page 17: Option Menu

    Information on the next programme (Digital TV) ● Extra information (Digital TV) ● INFO – Press again to hide the banner. To hide the banner ● EXIT To adjust banner timeout, set Banner Display Timeout. ● Settings Setup Display Settings Option Menu Confirm or change the current status.

  • Page 18: Sap

    Analogue CC Selects the analogue closed caption (if available). For Analogue TV ● Volume Correction Adjusts the volume of each individual channel or input mode. Listen with SAP (Secondary Audio Programme) for watching TV with SAP. For Digital TV, switch the audio signal (if available). ●...

  • Page 19: Osd Language

    OSD Language You can change language for on-screen displays. 1. Display the menu with MENU 2. Select Setup Language OSD Language with and press access 3. Select the language with and press to set External equipment External connection These diagrams show our recommendations for connection of your TV to various pieces of equipment.
  • Page 20 ■ AV devices AV IN (COMPONENT) terminals Component cables DVD player AV IN (VIDEO) terminals Composite cables Camcorder / Game equipment ■ USB devices USB port USB cable Communication Camera = Note = It is recommended to connect the devices to the TV’s USB ports directly. ●...

  • 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

    Start recording (DVD Recorder / VCR) ■ 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 23: Hdmi Features

    71: Player theatre, Blu-ray Disc theatre 72: VCR 73 (default): Using in Media Player, DLNA features, product using in VIERA Link 3. Press to change = Note = Confirm if the remote control works correctly after changing the code. ● The codes may be reset to defaults if batteries are replaced.

  • Page 24: Valid Input Signals

    ■ DVI connection If the external equipment has only a DVI output, connect to the HDMI terminal via a DVI to HDMI adaptor cable. When using the DVI to HDMI adaptor cable, connect the audio cable to the audio input terminal (use AV IN audio terminals).

  • Page 25: For Best Picture

    For best picture Viewing Mode 1. Display the menu with MENU 2. Select Picture Viewing Mode with and press to access 3. Select the mode with and press to set Viewing Mode (Dynamic Normal Cinema True Cinema / Custom) Selects your favourite picture mode for each input. Dynamic: Improves contrast and sharpness for viewing in a bright room.

  • Page 26: Auto Power Standby Function

    Ambient Sensor / Off) Automatic Brightness Control function ● Adjusts picture settings automatically depending on ambient lighting conditions. Auto power standby function The TV will automatically go into Standby mode in the following conditions: Off Timer is active. ● Watching Basic Off Timer No operation is performed for 4 hours while...

  • Page 27: Advanced Settings

    Sidecut Just: Displays a 16:9 letterbox (anamorphic) image full-screen. Stretching is only noticeable at the left and right edges. For HD (High definition) signals ● Sidecut Zoom: Displays a 16:9 letterbox (anamorphic) image full-screen without distortion. For HD (High definition) signals ●...

  • Page 28: White Balance

    ■ Black Expander Black Expander Gradually adjusts the shades of black. ■ Clear White Effect Clear White Effect Makes the white area clearer. ■ White Balance R-Gain G-Gain B-Gain Adjusts the white balance of bright red / green / blue areas. R-Cutoff G-Cutoff B-Cutoff...
  • Page 29 G-Hue G-Saturation G-Luminance Adjusts the picture hue / saturation / luminance of green areas. B-Hue B-Saturation B-Luminance Adjusts the picture hue / saturation / luminance of blue areas. Reset to Defaults Resets to the default Colour Management. ■ Gamma Gamma (2.6 / 1.8) Switches the gamma curve.

  • Page 30: Copy Adjustment

    Copy Adjustment Copies the picture settings of True Cinema Custom to those of another input or another Viewing Mode. 1. Display the menu with MENU 2. Select Picture Copy Adjustment Destination Viewing Mode Destination Input with and press to access 3.

  • Page 31: Tv Guide

    TV Guide Using TV Guide TV Guide - Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) provides an on-screen listing of the programmes currently broadcast and the forthcoming broadcasts over the next seven days (depending on the broadcasters). For Digital TV ● 1. Select Digital TV with 2.

  • Page 32: Note

    1) Display the type list with (yellow) 2) Select the type with and press to view To view a channel list of the selected favourite list ● 1) Display the favourite list with (blue) 2) Select the favourite with and press to view –...

  • Page 33: 3D Eyewear - Maintenance

    3D Eyewear - Maintenance ■ Storing and cleaning the 3D Eyewear Store the 3D Eyewear in a cool, dry place. ● Clean using a soft, dry cloth. ● – Wiping the 3D Eyewear with a cloth that is covered in dust or dirt may scratch the eyewear.

  • Page 34: 3D Mode Selection

    ■ 3D-supported broadcast Please consult the suppliers of contents or programmes for availability of ● this service. ■ 3D photos and 3D videos taken by 3D-compatible Panasonic products Available in Media Player and Network services ● Media Player Home network ■...

  • Page 35: 3D Settings

    Side by Side - 3D Side by Side - 2D Top and Bottom - 3D Top and Bottom - Displays the mode you select. Not valid in Analogue and AV mode ● Converts 2D images into 3D. Please note the 3D images appear slightly different from the originals. ●...
  • Page 36 Not valid when 3D Detection is set to On (Advance) ● For Digital TV, Component and HDMI input ● 2D 3D Depth (Max / Min) Selects a level of 3D-image depth for viewing converted 2D images. 3D Adjustment / Off) Adjustment of the 3D effect (except in 2D 3D mode).

  • Page 37: Source Image Format

    completely. Source image format If the picture appears to be abnormal, refer to the table of images that can be seen for each 3D Mode Selection (Manual) and the source image format, and select the correct 3D mode. 3D images are displayed correctly with appropriate 3D format as following ●...

  • Page 38: 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 39: Channel List

    ■ Edit Digital TV Favourites list You can edit the favourites list while the cursor is on the channel in the favourites 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...

  • Page 40: Auto Tuning

    To reveal all channels (Digital TV / Analogue) ● (yellow) ■ Edit Digital TV / Analogue Channels To retune each channel (Manual Tuning) ● (red) – For Analogue mode Watching Tuning and editing channels Manual Tuning – Only for the revealed channels To rename the channel name (Analogue) ●...

  • Page 41: Manual Tuning

    Access the menu / store settings after adjustments have been made or ● options have been set with INPUT/OK/HOLD for MENU button. Manual Tuning ■ Digital TV Normally use Auto Tuning Update Channel List to retune Digital TV channels. If tuning has not been done completely or for adjusting the direction of the aerial, use this function.

  • Page 42: Update Channel List

    Update Channel List By updating the Digital TV channel list, you can add new channels, delete removed channels or change channel names and positions automatically. The channel list is updated while keeping your settings in Favourites Edit, ● Channel List, Child Lock, etc.

  • Page 43: 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 44: 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 45: Network Connections

    Network connections Internet connection To use internet service, you need a broadband network environment. If you do not have any broadband network services, please consult your ● retailer for assistance. Dial-up internet connections cannot be used. ● Required speed (effective): at least 1.5 Mbps for SD (Standard Definition) ●...

  • Page 46: Note

    Note Ensure to use a LAN straight cable. ● Set up and connect equipment required for the network environment. You ● cannot make such settings on this TV. Read the manual of the equipment. If your modem has no broadband router functions, use a broadband router. ●...

  • Page 47: Custom - Wireless

    For WPS(Push button) ● 1) Select Easy setup with Push button with and press access 2) Press the WPS button on the access point until the light flashes 3) Connect the TV with the access point with – WPS: Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ –...
  • Page 48 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. Select your desired access point with and press to access Available Wireless Networks are displayed automatically. ●...
  • Page 49 5. The VIERA Name/IP/DNS Settings screen is displayed 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...

  • Page 50: Custom - Wired

    7. Select Exit with and press to set Custom - Wired Ensure the connections are completed before starting network setup. Internet service Network connections 1. Display the menu with MENU 2. Select Network Network Connection Custom Wired with and press to access 3.

  • Page 51: Network Status

    2) Enter the number with numeric buttons 3) Press RETURN to store 4. Select Network Status with and press to access Internet service Network settings Network Status 5. Select Exit with and press to set Network Status Displays and checks the network status (MAC Address, current network settings, etc.).

  • Page 52: New Software Message

    New Software Message Selects whether to give a notification message when new software is found via network or not. 1. Display the menu with MENU 2. Select Network New Software Message with and press access 3. Select with and press to set - 52 -...

  • Page 53: 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 54 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 55: Using Dlna

    To use this function with another DLNA Certified VIERA, set Network Link ● Settings of this TV. Home network Network settings Network Link Settings = Note = To use this function, turn this TV on. ● This function is available only with 1 piece of other equipment. ●...

  • Page 56: Network Connections

    = Note = Non-playable files are also listed but cannot be selected. ● You can use the following buttons during playback. Confirm the remote ● control code is “73”. Watching External equipment Operating with TV’s remote control Network connections DLNA connection To use DLNA features, you need a home network environment and you can operate the features without a broadband network environment.
  • Page 57 ■ Wired connection (For DLNA and internet service) ETHERNET terminal LAN cable (Shielded) Use the Shielded Twist Pair (STP) LAN cable. ● Hub or Router Internet environment DLNA Certified media server ■ Wireless connection (For DLNA) To use the TV as a wireless access point ●...

  • Page 58: Note

    Note Ensure to use a LAN straight cable. ● Set up and connect equipment required for the network environment. You ● cannot make such settings on this TV. Read the manual of the equipment. If you use the equipment compatible only with 100BASE-TX, category 5 or ●...

  • Page 59: Custom - Wireless

    You can set characters using numeric buttons. ● Press RETURN to store ● 6. Automatically setup is done and the Network Status screen is displayed Home network Network settings Network Status 7. Select Exit with and press to set To set manually ●...
  • Page 60 – 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 61: Custom - Wired

    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 ● settings. Proxy: This is the address of the relay server connected between the browser and the target server and sends data to the browser.
  • Page 62 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 63: Custom - Wireless Access Point

    Custom - Wireless Access Point You can use the TV as a wireless access point and connect the network equipment without an access point. Confirm the PIN code, network settings of the equipment before starting ● setup. For details, read the manual of the equipment. 1.

  • Page 64: Network Status

    For the operations, refer to the support information of the application. Device to upload contents Selects device to upload contents from the network equipment (smartphone, etc.). = Note = Depending on the area, this function may not be available. For details, ● consult your local Panasonic dealer. - 64 -...

  • Page 65: Network Link Settings

    Remote Device List. Remote Device List 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. - 65 -...

  • Page 66: Software Update

    Software Update Accesses the specific website to update the TV’s software if any updates are available. 1. Display the menu with MENU 2. Select Network Software Update with and press to access 3. Follow the on-screen instructions New Software Message Selects whether to give a notification message when new software is found via network or not.

  • Page 67: Viewing Photo

    You can use the following buttons during playback. Confirm the remote ● control code is “73”. Watching External equipment Operating with TV’s remote control Viewing photo ■ Playback Photos are displayed one at a time. To operate Single view ● : To the previous photo : To the next photo : Stop (return to list)

  • Page 68: Videos

    2. Select Slideshow Settings with and press to access 3. Select one of the following items with and press to access Auto Makeup Interval Repeat Back Ground Music 4. Set with and press to store Auto Makeup / Off) Automatically detects the face in the photo and improves luminance and contrast.

  • Page 69: Watching Video

    4. Select the file with and press to access 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 70: Video Setup

    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.) – Aspect cannot be changed depending on the content. To return to list ●...

  • Page 71: Audio Output Settings

    Subtitle Text Selects the font type to display subtitles correctly (if available). This function is available during playback. ● Repeat / Off) Playback repeat within the selected file Audio output settings You can enjoy the multi-channel sound via an amplifier connected to DIGITAL AUDIO OUT or HDMI2 (ARC function) terminal.

  • Page 72: Music

    Music 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 73: Music Setup

    To display / hide the operation guide ● INFO To the previous track ● (red) To the next track ● (green) To return to list ● RETURN Music Setup Set up the settings for music file operations on this TV. 1.

  • Page 74: Video Format

    Connected devices may become unusable with this TV if the file or folder ● names are changed. Video format ■ Supported Video formats ● AVCHD (.mts) Video codec: H.264 BP/MP/HP Audio codec: Dolby Digital AVCHD Standard Ver. 2.0 (AVCHD 3D, AVCHD Progressive) ●...
  • Page 75 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 76: Music Format

    ● PS (.mod, .mpg, .mpeg, .vob, .vro) Video codec: MPEG1, MPEG2 Audio codec: Dolby Digital, LPCM, MPEG Audio ● TS (.mts, .m2ts, .tp, .trp, .ts, .tts) Video codec: H.264 BP/MP/HP, MPEG1, MPEG2 Audio codec: AAC, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, HE-AAC, MPEG Audio ■...
  • Page 77 ● 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 78: Media Player Using Media Player

    Media Player Using Media Player Information Media Player allows you to enjoy photo, video or music recorded on an SD Card and a USB Flash Memory. (Example) Photo mode: Still pictures recorded with digital cameras will be displayed. Video mode: Moving pictures recorded with digital video cameras will be played back.

  • Page 79: Selecting Device / Mode

    ■ To insert or remove the SD Card Gently insert the SD Card with the label surface facing front. Push the centre of the card until a click is heard. (To remove, push it again.) Label surface Cutout ■ To insert or remove the USB Flash Memory Insert or remove straight and completely.
  • Page 80 2. Display APPS List with APPS 3. Select Media Player with and press to access 4. Select the device with and press to access If two or more devices are not connected, this step will be skipped. ● 5. Select Photo Video Music...

  • Page 81: 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 82: Viewing Photo

    Viewing photo ■ Playback To operate Single view ● : 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 ●...

  • Page 83: Multi Shot 3D

    Multi Shot 3D This TV can create a 3D photo using a pair of photos in the SD Card and save it into the same SD Card. This TV can also create a 3D photo from photos in the USB Flash Memory, ●...

  • Page 84: Slideshow Settings

    To display / hide the operation guide ● INFO 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.
  • Page 85 Colour Effect (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 86: Video Mode

    Type1 - Music files installed on this TV at the factory settings will be played 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. ●...

  • Page 87: Watching Video

    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. For supported file formats ● Media Player Technical information Video format ■...

  • Page 88: Video Setup

    1) Display the time seek bar with 2) While the time seek bar is displayed Press Search approx. 10 seconds Press and hold Search rapidly 3) Jump to the specified time point with To display / hide the operation guide and information banner ●...

  • Page 89: Audio Output Settings

    Menu items and selectable options vary depending on the content. ● 4. Set with and press to store Video Preview / Off) Sets to start the preview of the title or scene in the thumbnail view. Images may not be displayed for an instant in the thumbnail view. Set the ●...

  • Page 90: Music Mode

    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 91: Music Setup

    3. Start playback with (red) ■ Playback To operate playback ● : Rewind : Fast forward : Stop : Pause / Playback To display / hide the operation guide ● INFO To the previous track ● (red) To the next track ●...

  • Page 92: Sd Card

    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. SD Card ■...

  • Page 93: Photo Format

    ■ USB Flash Memory (for playing back in Media Player) USB Flash Memory format: FAT16, FAT32 or exFAT USB HDDs formatted on a PC are not guaranteed to work in Media Player. ● Photo format ■ Supported Photo formats ● JPEG (.jpg, .jpeg, .mpo) Image resolution (pixel): 8 ×...
  • Page 94 ● SD-Video (.mod) Video codec: MPEG1, MPEG2 Audio codec: Dolby Digital, MPEG Audio SD-Video Standard Ver. 1.31 (Entertainment Video Profile) ● The data may not be available if a folder structure on the device is ● modified. ● AVI (.avi) Video codec: H.264 BP/MP/HP, MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG4 SP/ASP, VC-1, Windows Media Video Ver.
  • Page 95 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 96: Music Format

    ■ Supported Subtitles formats ● MicroDVD, SubRip, TMPlayer (.srt, .sub, .txt) 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 ●...
  • Page 97 Connected devices may become unusable with this TV if the file or folder ● names are changed. - 97 -...

  • Page 98: 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 99: 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 100 ● 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 (DVD Player / Blu-ray Disc Player / HD Video Camera / LUMIX Camera) ■...
  • Page 101 : For equipment which has “HDAVI Control 2 or later” function. : 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 ●...
  • Page 102 Power off link ● Intelligent Auto Standby ● VIERA Link Control ● Speaker Selection ● Blu-ray Disc theatre Easy playback ● Power on link ● Power off link ● Standby Power Save ● Intelligent Auto Standby ● VIERA Link Control ●...

  • Page 103: Preparations

    Audio system: ● Maximum 1 (Player theatre, Blu-ray Disc theatre, Amplifier, etc.) Tuner: ● Maximum 4 (Set top box, etc.) Preparations Connect the equipment supporting VIERA Link. ● For VIERA Link connections ● Functions VIERA Link “HDAVI Control™” Summary of VIERA Link Use a fully wired HDMI compliant cable.

  • Page 104: Standby Power Save

    Standby Power Save Standby Power Save in the Setup Menu to use this function. Settings Setup VIERA Link Settings The power consumption of the connected equipment in Standby mode is controlled higher or lower in synchronisation with the TV on / off state to reduce the consumption.

  • Page 105: Speaker Selection

    theatre. Other means Tuner set top box. ● 5. Follow the on-screen instructions to operate the menu of the equipment Confirm the remote control code is “73”. ● Watching External equipment Operating with TV’s remote control To display the operation guide ●...

  • Page 106: Note

    4. Select Home Cinema with and press to set Home Cinema: The sound is delivered from theatre speakers. Player theatre, Blu- ray Disc theatre or Amplifier will be automatically turned on if it is in Standby mode. The sound of TV speakers is mute. When the equipment is turned ●...

  • Page 107: Child Lock

    Child Lock Using Child Lock You can lock specific channels / AV input terminals to restrict access to them. When the locked channel / input is selected, a message appears. Enter the PIN number to watch. 1. Display the menu with MENU 2.

  • Page 108: Shipping Condition

    Shipping Condition Shipping Condition Resets the TV to its original condition (i.e. no channels tuned in). All settings are reset (channels, picture, sound settings, etc.). 1. Display the menu with MENU 2. Select Setup System Menu Shipping Condition with and press to access 3.

  • Page 109: Manual Update

    Standby to Off. Every time you set, the TV automatically performs search in Standby and ● downloads an update if any software updates are available. The automatic updating is performed under the following conditions: ● – Standby (TV turned off by the remote control) = Note = Download may take a few hours.

  • Page 110: Keyboard / Gamepad

    F7 / F8 Volume Down / Up F9 / F10 / F11 / F12 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 - 110 -...
  • Page 111 Some of the keys of gamepads correspond to the operation of the remote ● control. Volume Up / Down Channel Up / Down GUIDE RETURN HOME APPS EXIT MENU - 111 -...

  • Page 112: 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 113: Picture

    To change menu pages ● = 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 114: 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, Intelligent Frame Creation 24p Smooth Film can be adjusted and stored. When in True Cinema Custom mode, Advanced Settings can be adjusted...

  • Page 115: Intelligent Frame Creation

    MPEG Noise Reduction (Auto / Off) Reduces flicker noise in contoured parts of a picture and block noise. Not valid when 1080p Pixel Direct is set to ● Intelligent Frame Creation Automatically compensates the picture frame rate and removes juddering movements to make the images smooth.
  • Page 116 Film Cadence Mode / Off) Improves vertical resolution for movie images. This function is available for interlaced signals (except in Network services ● or when Game Mode is set to On). 1080p Pixel Direct / Off) Reproduces the original image quality in detail for 1080p (HDMI) input signal. Not valid in 3D mode ●...

  • Page 117: Screen Settings

    AV Colour System (Auto PAL-M PAL-N / NTSC) Selects optional colour system based on video signals. For AV input ● 3D-COMB / Off) Makes still or slow moving pictures more vivid. Occasionally, while viewing still or slow moving pictures, colour patterning ●...

  • Page 118: 3D Settings

    Screen Display / Off) Turns the screen off when you select Off. This function is effective in reducing power consumption when listening to the sound without watching the TV screen. Press any buttons (except Standby) to turn the screen on. ●...

  • Page 119: Copy Adjustment

    When adjusting, take into account that the vision of 3D images varies ● among different individuals. Effect: Adjusts the 3D depth according to the contents or to your preference. (This setting will not be memorised when changing the input mode or channel.) L/R Picture Swap (L/R (Normal)

  • Page 120: Sound

    Sound Mode Selects your favourite sound mode for each input. (Standard Music Ambience / User) Standard: Provides the suitable sound quality for all types of scenes. Music: Improves sound quality for watching music videos, etc. Ambience: Improves spatial effects and provides clear sounds. User: Adjusts the sounds manually using the equaliser to suit your favourite sound quality.

  • Page 121: Volume Settings

    Balance Adjusts volume level of right and left speakers. Surround (Stadium Hall Natural / Off) Selects surround sound settings. Stadium: Provides the sound effect such as a stadium. Hall: Provides the sound effect such as a concert hall. Natural: Controls the reverberation to make the voice sound clearer. This function is effective only for the sound from TV speakers.

  • Page 122: Voice Guidance Settings

    This function is effective only for the sound from TV speakers. ● Voice Guidance Settings Voice Guidance / Off) Set to to enable voice guidance of the basic features (menu item, on- screen messages, etc.) for visually impaired users. Speed (Fast Normal / Slow)

  • Page 123: Reset To Defaults

    MPEG is an audio compression method that compresses audio to the ● smaller size without any considerable loss of audio quality. Dolby Digital Plus and HE-AAC are the technologies for HD (High ● definition) programmes. For Digital TV ● SPDIF Selection (Auto / PCM) Selects the initial setting for digital audio output signal from DIGITAL AUDIO...

  • Page 124: Network

    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 125: Timer

    Timer Off Timer Sets the duration of time until the TV automatically goes into Standby mode. (minutes)) Watching Basic Off Timer Clock Settings Mode (Auto / Manual) Selects the clock setting mode for this TV. Set to Auto to adjust the time automatically using the time information from ●...

  • Page 126: Eco Navigation

    The notification message will appear 3 minutes before going into Standby ● mode. Setup Eco Navigation Automatically sets the TV to the most suitable energy-saving mode. The concerned items and their current settings are displayed. Select Set to to set them to the energy-saving settings at once. USB Device Setup Safely removes USB device.

  • Page 127: Language

    For Digital TV ● New Channel Message / Off) Selects whether to give a notification message when a new channel is found or not. Watching Tuning and editing channels New Channel Message For Digital TV ● Signal Condition Checks the signal condition. Watching Tuning and editing channels Signal Condition...

  • Page 128: Viera Link Settings

    VIERA Connect Banner / Off) Sets the VIERA Connect introduction banner display. For Full Screen TV ● Playing Time Display / Off) Set to to display a time period of continuous use in Game mode on the top right of the screen every 30 minutes. This function is available when Game Mode is set to On.

  • Page 129: System Menu

    Intelligent Auto Standby / Off) Makes non-watched or non-used connected equipment go into Standby mode to reduce the power consumption. Functions VIERA Link “HDAVI Control™” Intelligent Auto Standby This function is available when VIERA Link is set to On. ● System Menu USB Keyboard Layout Selects the language that your USB Keyboard supports.

  • Page 130: 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 131: 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 132: 132

    ● Watching Basic 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. Cannot view 3D images Ensure that 3D Mode Selection is set to 3D.

  • Page 133: 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 134: Other

    ● 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. VIERA Link function does not work and an error message appears Check the connections.
  • Page 135 ● 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 136: Maintenance

    Maintenance Care and Cleaning First, remove the mains plug from the socket outlet. ■ 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.

  • Page 137: Information

    3D Eyewear ■ 3D Eyewear TY-EP3D20U ● (1 pack includes 2 eyewears) – If you need 3D Eyewear additionally, please purchase this optional accessory. – Use Panasonic 3D Eyewear for passive 3D. – For more information: http://panasonic.net/viera/support - 137 -...

  • Page 138: Communication Camera

    – Depending on the area, this optional accessory may not be available. For details, consult your local Panasonic dealer. Wall-hanging bracket ■ Wall-hanging bracket Please contact your local Panasonic dealer to purchase the recommended ● wall-hanging bracket. = Warning = Using other wall-hanging brackets, or installing a wall-hanging bracket ●...
  • Page 139 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 140 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 141 Ver.2.00...

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