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  • Page 1 TX-40AX630B TX-48AX630B TX-55AX630B HELP English...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    my Home Screen my Home Screen • Information • How to use • Settings • OSD Colour APPS List • Information • How to use • Settings Watching Basic • Basic connection • Selecting channel • Information banner • Option Menu • Subtitle • Last view • Off Timer • Energy saving functions • Adjusting time • Language 4K resolution • 4K compatible equipment...
  • Page 3 • Terminal information • Valid input signals For best picture • Viewing Mode • Ambient Sensor • Aspect • Aspect Control Signal • Basic settings • Noise reduction settings • Advanced Settings • Option Settings • Screen Settings • Copy Adjustment For best audio • Sound mode • Basic settings • Volume settings • Voice Guidance Settings • Audio Description • Advanced settings TV Guide...
  • Page 4 Tuning and editing channels • Setting menu • Favourites Edit • Channel List • Auto Setup • Manual Tuning • Update Channel List • New Channel Message • Signal Condition • Other settings Recording USB HDD setup • Preparations • Setting for USB HDD Recording current programme • One Touch Recording • REW LIVE TV Timer Programming • Setting Timer Programming • Editing Timer Programming...
  • Page 5 • Viewing photo • Sorting photos • Multi Shot 3D • Using Slideshow Video mode • Selecting file • Watching video • Video Setup • Audio output settings Recorded TV mode • Selecting content • Watching recorded TV • Grouping contents • Deleting content • Changing device • Chapter List • Audio output settings Music mode • Selecting file • Playing music • Music Setup...
  • Page 6 • Note DLNA • Information • Using DLNA Network connections • Internet connection • DLNA connection • Note Network settings • Network Connection • Custom - Wireless • Custom - Wired • Custom - Wireless Access Point • Network Status • my Home Cloud Settings • VIERA Name • TV Remote App Settings • Network Link Settings • TV Anywhere Settings • File Sharing Settings • Software Update...
  • Page 7 • Playing music • Music Setup DIGA Recorder • Controlling DIGA Recorder Technical information • Photo format • Video format • Music format Functions User profile • Information • Settings • my Stream Voice Control • Preparations • How to use Touch Pad Controller • Information • My button • Settings Multi Window • Picture in Picture VIERA Link “HDAVI Control™”...
  • Page 8 • Note Child Lock • Using Child Lock • PIN number • Parental Rating Data Service Application • Using Data Service Application • Cookie • Note Common Interface • Caution • Using Common Interface Shipping Condition • Shipping Condition Updating the TV Software • Information • Auto update • Manual update Setting characters • Using Numeric buttons Bluetooth devices • Bluetooth Setup...
  • Page 9 • Noise reduction settings • Advanced Settings • Option Settings • Screen Settings • 3D Settings • Copy Adjustment • Reset to Defaults Sound • Mode • Basic settings • Volume settings • Voice Guidance Settings • Audio Description • Advanced settings • Reset to Defaults Network • Network Connection • Network Status • my Home Cloud Settings • VIERA Name • TV Remote App Settings • Network Link Settings...
  • Page 10 • Voice Control Settings • User Settings • USB Device Setup • Recording Setup • VIERA Touch Pad Controller • Bluetooth Setup • Child Lock • Tuning Menu • Language • Display Settings • HDCP Setting • HDMI Auto Setting • Common Interface • VIERA Link Settings • Data Service Application • System Menu • Other Settings Support FAQs • Picture...
  • Page 11 Optional accessories • 3D Eyewear • Communication Camera • 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. ●...

  • Page 12: My Home Screen

    my Home Screen 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 Media Player, videos, games, communication tools, etc. as shown below (example). HOME HOME Home Screen Selected content screen (TV, application, etc.)

  • Page 13: How To Use

    How to use Home Screen provides access to special features such as Media Player, TV, internet content, data services, communication tools, etc. 1. Display Home Screen with HOME. (Example) The last viewed Home Screen is displayed when the TV is turned on. ●...

  • Page 14: Settings

    Settings Select the setup menu from the tool guide on the top of the screen. (Example) ■ 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...
  • Page 15 Communication Camera is not included. Please purchase as necessary. ● Support > Optional accessories > Communication Camera For details of Voice Control function ● Functions > Voice Control ■ Settings You can customise any Home Screen. (For example, changing the wallpaper, renaming freely, editing applications, setting the screen launched when the TV is turned on, etc.) 1.

  • Page 16: Osd Colour

    OSD Colour 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Setup > Display Settings > OSD Colour with and press to access. 3. Set with and press to store. OSD Colour (Jet black Pale grey Organic brown Sand beige) Selects the preferred colour type of on-screen displays. This function is available for the information banner, menu screen, Home ●...

  • Page 17: Apps List

    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 18: Settings

    Media Player Media Player > Using Media Player > Selecting device / mode Recorded TV Media Player > Recorded TV mode Media Server Network > DLNA > Using DLNA VIERA Link Functions > VIERA Link “HDAVI Control™” Settings You can customise APPS List (screen settings, etc.). 1.

  • Page 19: Watching

    Watching Basic Basic connection Please ensure that the unit is disconnected from the mains socket before attaching or disconnecting any cables. ■ Aerial Terrestrial / cable terminal RF cable Terrestrial aerial / Cable For DVB-C, DVB-T, Analogue ● ■ DVD Recorder / VCR Terrestrial / cable terminal RF cable DVD Recorder / VCR...
  • Page 20 AV1 (SCART) terminal SCART cable ■ DVD Recorder (VCR) / Set top box HDMI terminal HDMI cable Set top box Satellite dish AV1 (SCART) terminal SCART cable Terrestrial / cable terminal RF cable DVD Recorder / VCR Terrestrial aerial / Cable = Note = For VIERA Link connections ●...

  • Page 21: Selecting Channel

    Check the terminal type and cable plugs are correct when connecting. ● Selecting channel 1. Display TV Selection with TV. 2. Select the mode with and press to set. DVB-C DVB-T Analogue The selectable modes vary depending on the channels stored. ●...

  • Page 22: Information Banner

    ■ To select a channel using TV Guide 1. Display TV Guide with GUIDE. 2. Select the current programme with and press access. – The current programme is displayed on the top left of the screen. 3. Select View with and press to watch.
  • Page 23 2) Select the category with and press to change. Current time Features available / message meanings signal: Poor quality TV signal Dolby Dolby D, HE-AAC: Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Digital or HE-AAC audio track Audio Description service available This function can aid visually-impaired viewers by adding an ●...

  • Page 24: Option Menu

    Information on the next programme (DVB) ● Extra information (DVB) ● – Press again to hide the banner. To hide the banner ● EXIT To adjust banner timeout, set Banner Display Timeout. ● 1) Display the menu with MENU. 2) Select Setup >...
  • Page 25 Audio Type Set to Audio Description if the programme has Audio Description service, then you will hear an additional audio track to describe events on screen (if available). For DVB ● To adjust the volume for Audio Description ● Watching > For best audio > Audio Description Multi Video Selects from a group of multiple videos (if available).

  • Page 26: Subtitle

    Teletext Language Selects between alternative languages for teletext (if available). For DVB ● Selects multiplex sound mode (if available). Watching > For best audio > Advanced settings For Analogue ● Volume Correction Adjusts the volume of each individual channel or input mode. Subtitle Display / hide subtitles (if available) with STTL.

  • Page 27: Off Timer

    Watching less than 10 seconds is not reflected in the previously viewed ● channel or input mode. Off Timer Turn the TV Standby mode automatically after a fixed period. 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Timer > Off Timer with and press to access.
  • Page 28 Automatic input switching with the connected equipment affects this ● function and time-count will be reset. The notification message will appear 3 minutes before going into Standby ● mode. ■ No signal Power off 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2.

  • Page 29: Adjusting Time

    The sound is active even if the screen turns off. This function is effective in ● reducing power consumption when listening to a radio channel. Press any buttons except Standby On / Off switch, Volume Up / Down ● MUTE to turn the screen on.

  • Page 30: 4K Compatible Equipment

    4K resolution 4K compatible equipment You can watch the contents of 4K format that have twice the horizontal and vertical resolution of the 1080p signal. For valid 4K format ● Watching > 4K resolution > Valid 4K format Connect the 4K compatible equipment to HDMI terminal using a 4K ●...

  • Page 31: Valid 4K Format

    3. Set with and press to store. HDMI Auto Setting (Mode1 / Mode2) Set to Mode1 when the image in HDMI input is not displayed properly. For HDMI input ● Valid 4K format ■ Valid 4K format (HDMI) ● 4K UHD 3 840 ×...

  • Page 32: External Equipment

    External equipment External connection These diagrams show our recommendations for connection of your TV to various pieces of equipment. For other connections, consult the instructions for each piece of equipment. For basic connection ● Watching > Basic > Basic connection To use the specific devices supporting Bluetooth wireless technology ●...
  • Page 33 ■ AV devices AV2 (COMPONENT) terminals Component cables DVD Player AV2 (VIDEO) terminals Composite cables Camcorder / Game equipment ■ USB devices USB port USB cable USB HDD / Communication Camera = Note = It is recommended to connect the device to the TV’s USB port directly. ●...
  • Page 34 ● You cannot connect any devices by using USB card reader. ● Additional information for the devices may be on the following website. ● http://panasonic.net/viera/support (English only) ■ To listen with speakers DIGITAL AUDIO Optical digital audio cable Amplifier with speaker system To enjoy multi-channel sound from external equipment (e.g.

  • Page 35: Watching External Input

    Watching external input Connect the external equipment (VCR, DVD, etc.) and you can watch through the input. 1. Display the input selection menu with AV. 2. Select the input mode connected to the equipment with and press to watch. (The selected mode is displayed on the top left of the screen.) TV receives input signals automatically connecting with SCART when ●...

  • Page 36: Operating With Tv's Remote Control

    3. Set with and press to set. To name each input mode freely, select User input and set characters ● (maximum 10 characters). To skip the input mode, select Skip. ● ■ Playing Time Display Set to to display a time period of continuous use in Game mode on the top right of the screen every 30 minutes.

  • Page 37: Hdmi Features

    Recording > Recording current programme > 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.
  • Page 38 HDMI-compatible equipment with an HDMI or DVI output terminal, such as a DVD player, a set top box or game equipment, can be connected to the HDMI terminal using a fully wired HDMI compliant cable. Watching > External equipment > External connection : The HDMI logo is displayed on HDMI-compliant equipment.

  • Page 39: Terminal Information

    If the connected equipment has an aspect adjustment function, set the ● aspect ratio to “16:9”. These HDMI connectors are “type A”. ● These HDMI connectors are compatible with HDCP (High-Bandwidth ● Digital Content Protection) copyright protection. Equipment having no digital output terminal may be connected to the input ●...

  • Page 40: Valid Input Signals

    ■ HDMI terminal 1 : TMDS Data2+ 11 : TMDS Clock Shield 2 : TMDS Data2 Shield 12: TMDS Clock− 3 : TMDS Data2− 13: CEC 4 : TMDS Data1+ 14: Utility 5 : TMDS Data1 Shield 15: SCL 6 : TMDS Data1− 16: SDA 7 : TMDS Data0+ 17: DDC/CEC Ground...

  • Page 41: 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.

  • Page 42: Ambient Sensor

    Ambient Sensor 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Picture > Ambient Sensor with and press to access. 3. Select with and press to set. Ambient Sensor / Off) Automatic Brightness Control function ● Adjusts picture settings automatically depending on ambient lighting conditions.

  • Page 43: Aspect Control Signal

    Full: Displays a 4:3 image enlarged horizontally to fit the screen. For HD (High definition) signals ● 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 ●...
  • Page 44 ■ Available conditions ● Terrestrial / cable terminal (WSS only) Valid input signal format: DVB-C DVB-T / DVB-T2 PAL B, G, H, I, D, K SECAM B, G, L, L’, D, K Invalid input signal format: PAL 525/60 6.5 MHz PAL 525/60 6.0 MHz PAL 525/60 5.5 MHz M.NTSC 6.5 MHz...

  • Page 45: Basic Settings

    ● HDMI terminal Valid input signal format: 525 (480) / 60i, 60p 625 (576) / 50i, 50p 750 (720) / 60p, 50p 1 125 (1 080) / 60i, 50i 1 125 (1 080) / 60p, 50p, 24p 3 840 × 2 160 / 60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p 4 096 ×...

  • Page 46: Noise Reduction Settings

    Adaptive Backlight Control Automatically controls the level of backlight according to the images. Not valid in multi window mode ● Resolution Remaster (Auto / Off) Enhances picture resolution to make the image sharper. Intelligent Frame Creation (Max / Off) Automatically compensates the picture frame rate and removes juddering movements to make the images smooth.

  • Page 47: Advanced Settings

    MPEG Remaster (Auto / Off) Reduces flicker noise in contoured parts of a picture and block noise. Advanced Settings You can adjust and set up the detailed picture settings when Viewing Mode is set to Cinema, True Cinema or Custom. The settings in True Cinema Custom can be stored for each input.
  • Page 48 Reset to Defaults: Resets items of Contrast Control Setting. ■ White Balance R-Gain G-Gain B-Gain Adjusts the white balance of bright red / green / blue areas. R-Cutoff G-Cutoff B-Cutoff Adjusts the white balance of dark red / green / blue areas. More Detailed Adjustment Adjusts more detailed items of White...
  • Page 49 Y-Hue C-Hue / M-Hue: Adjusts the picture hue of yellow / cyan / magenta areas. Y-Saturation C-Saturation / M-Saturation: Adjusts the saturation of yellow / cyan / magenta areas. Y-Luminance C-Luminance / M-Luminance: Adjusts the luminance of yellow / cyan / magenta areas. Reset to Defaults: Resets items of...

  • Page 50: Option Settings

    Option Settings 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Picture > Option Settings with and press to access. 3. Select one of the following items with and press to access. Game Mode Film Cadence Mode 1080p Pure Direct 4K Pure Direct HDMI Content Type HDMI RGB Range AV Colour System...

  • Page 51: Screen Settings

    Auto: Automatically adjusts the picture settings according to the received HDMI content if the connected equipment supports HDMI Content Type. To set the availability of each content type for Auto mode, select Auto ● Detail Setting. For HDMI input ● HDMI RGB Range (Auto Full...
  • Page 52 16:9 Overscan / Off) Selects the screen area displaying the image for 16:9 aspect. Enlarges the image to hide the edge of the image. Off: Displays the image in the original size. Set to if noise occurs on the edge of the screen. ●...

  • Page 53: 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.

  • Page 54: For Best Audio

    For best audio Sound mode 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Sound > Mode with and press to access. 3. Select the mode with and press to set. Mode (Standard Music Ambience / User) Selects your favourite sound mode for each input. Standard: Provides the suitable sound quality for all types of scenes.

  • Page 55: Volume Settings

    Treble Adjusts level to enhance or minimise sharper, higher sound output. Equaliser Adjusts the frequency level to suit your favourite sound quality. This function is available when Mode is set to User. ● Select the frequency and change the frequency level using ●...

  • Page 56: Voice Guidance Settings

    Speaker Setting (TV Speaker Headphones / Off) Selects the sound output to adjust volume. Set to when using the external speakers. Sound from TV speaker turns off when Headphone is selected. ● Headphone Volume Adjusts the volume of headphones. Auto Gain Control / Off) Automatically regulates large sound level differences between channels and inputs.

  • Page 57: Audio Description

    Voice Guidance / Off) Set to to enable voice guidance of the basic features (on-screen messages, etc.) for visually impaired users. Speed (Fast Normal / Slow) Selects the readout speed for the voice guidance. Volume (Max / Min) Selects the volume for the voice guidance. Language Changes language for the voice guidance.

  • Page 58: Advanced Settings

    Preferred Audio Type (Standard Audio Description) Narration settings for visually impaired users Set to Audio Description to activate the narration sound track when available on the broadcast. The availability of audio description sound track is indicated by in the ● information banner.
  • Page 59 Mono: When stereo signal cannot be received / M2: Available while mono signal is transmitted For Analogue ● Audio Preference (Auto Multichannel Stereo / MPEG) Selectable options vary depending on the country you select. ● Selects the initial setting for audio tracks. Auto: Automatically selects the audio tracks if a programme has more than two tracks.
  • Page 60 Auto: Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Digital and HE-AAC multi-channel are output as Dolby Digital Bitstream. MPEG is output as PCM. DTS is output as DTS for video contents of Media Player / Network services. PCM: Digital output signal is fixed to PCM. ARC (Audio Return Channel) is a function of digital audio output using ●...

  • Page 61: 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). 1. Display TV Selection with TV. 2.
  • Page 62 Date Time Programme (DVB-T) / (Analogue) Channel position and name To watch the programme ● 1) Select the current programme with and press access. – The current programme is displayed on the top left of the screen. 2) Select View with and press to watch.
  • Page 63 To view more details of the programme (DVB) ● 1) Select the programme with 2) Press to view. – Press again to return to Guide. To exit TV Guide ● EXIT = Note = When this TV is turned on for the first time, or the TV is switched off for ●...

  • Page 64: Timer Programming

    Timer Programming This function allows you to select programmes that you want to be reminded to watch or record to the USB HDD. 1. Select the forthcoming programme with and press access. 2. Select USB HDD Rec. Reminder with and press to set.

  • Page 65: Teletext

    Teletext Viewing Teletext 1. Switch to teletext with TEXT. Displays the index page (content varies depending on the broadcasters). ● Current / sub page numbers are displayed on the top left of the screen. ● Time / date is displayed on the top right of the screen. ●...

  • Page 66: Teletext Mode

    ■ Watch TV and teletext in two windows at once 1. Press MENU twice. 2. Set Picture and text with Operations can be made only in teletext screen. ● ■ Store frequently viewed pages in the colour bar (List mode) 1.

  • Page 67: Teletext Character Set

    ■ FLOF (FASTEXT) mode (in case of FLOF (FASTEXT) broadcasting) In FLOF mode, four differently coloured subjects are situated on the bottom of the screen. To access more information about one of these subjects, press the appropriate coloured button. This facility enables fast access to information on the subjects shown. ■...
  • Page 68 West: English, French, German, Greek, Italian, Spanish, Swedish, Turkish, etc. East1: Czech, English, Estonian, Lettish, Rumanian, Russian, Ukrainian, etc. East2: Czech, Hungarian, Lettish, Polish, Rumanian, etc. - 68 -...

  • Page 69: Note

    Note Display the image (TV, external input, etc.) full-screen for viewing 3D. ● If light appears to flicker under fluorescents or dimmers when using the 3D ● Eyewear, change the setting of 3D Refresh Rate. Watching > 3D > 3D Settings Do not exert pressure on or scratch the lens of the 3D Eyewear.

  • Page 70: 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 Network ■...

  • Page 71: 3D Settings

    ■ To change 3D format manually When the image is not changed properly using mode, use this manual setting. 1. Display 3D Mode Selection (Manual) with (red) during above operation. 2. Select the mode with and press to set. Original: Displays the source image as it is.
  • Page 72 (Advance): Detects all the 3D format signals and displays the 3D image automatically. Detects the particular 3D format signals (Frame Sequential, etc.) and displays the 3D image automatically. To view 3D images without any notifications and operations, set to ● (Advance).

  • Page 73: Source Image Format

    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) (Reversed)) Swaps pictures for left eye and right eye (except in 2D→3D mode).
  • Page 74 Source image format Side by Side Top and Bottom Normal format (2D) 3D Mode Selection Original Side by Side - 3D Top and Bottom - 3D 2D→3D : When selecting Side by Side - 2D Top and Bottom - 2D, the images will be displayed without 3D effect.

  • Page 75: Tuning And Editing Channels

    Tuning and editing channels Setting menu You can retune channels, create your favourite channel lists, skip unwanted channels, etc. 1. Display TV Selection with TV. 2. Select the mode with and press to set. DVB-C DVB-T Analogue 3. Display the menu with MENU. 4.
  • Page 76 To change the category ● (blue) 3. Press to add it to favourites list. To add all channels to the list ● 1) Press (yellow). 2) Press (green) to add all. To add consecutive channels to the list at once ●...

  • Page 77: Channel List

    Channel List ■ Skip unwanted DVB / Analogue channels You can hide (skip) unwanted channels. The hidden channels cannot be displayed except in this function. 1. Select Channel List with and press to access. 2. Select a channel with 3. Press to set Reveal Hide...

  • Page 78: Auto Setup

    To rename the channel name (Analogue) ● 1) Press (blue) to edit. 2) Enter characters (maximum 5 characters) with Numeric buttons, and press to set. 3) Press BACK/RETURN to store. = Note = If a VCR is connected only with the RF cable in Analogue, edit VCR. ●...

  • Page 79: Manual Tuning

    3. The confirmation screen is displayed and press to start Auto Setup. (Settings are made automatically.) When the operation is completed, the channel at the lowest position will ● be displayed. ■ Auto Setup using the buttons on the TV 1.

  • Page 80: Update Channel List

    ■ Analogue Set Analogue channel manually after Auto Setup. Sound System Colour System, and then perform this function. ● Normally set Colour System to Auto. – SC1: PAL B, G, H / SECAM B, G – SC2: PAL I – SC3: PAL D, K / SECAM D, K –...

  • Page 81: Signal Condition

    Signal Condition Selects a channel and checks the signal condition with indicators. A good Signal Strength is not an indication of suitable signal for DVB ● reception. Vertical lines show the maximum signal value of the selected channel. ● To change the channel ●...

  • Page 82: 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 83: Setting For Usb Hdd

    The data recorded on the USB HDD with this TV can only be played back ● on this TV. You cannot play back its contents with another TV (including the TV of the same model number) or any equipment. Do not turn the TV off, pull out the mains plug or remove the USB HDD ●...
  • Page 84 The name for the USB HDD is created automatically. If you want to edit ● the name, select Yes. 1) Enter characters with Numeric buttons, and press to set. 2) Press BACK/RETURN to store. 6. When the confirmation screen to enable USB HDD for recording is displayed, select with and press...

  • Page 85: Recording Current Programme

    Recording current programme One Touch Recording Records the current programme to the USB HDD immediately. Confirm the remote control code is “73”. ● Watching > External equipment > Operating with TV’s remote control 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Setup >...

  • Page 86: Rew Live Tv

    REW LIVE TV Records the current programme to the USB HDD constantly within the maximum recordable time. Confirm the remote control code is “73”. ● Watching > External equipment > Operating with TV’s remote control 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2.
  • Page 87 ■ To stop REW LIVE TV 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Setup > Recording Setup > REW LIVE TV with and press to access. 3. Select with to stop REW LIVE If you stop REW LIVE TV, the recorded content for REW LIVE TV will be ●...

  • Page 88: Timer Programming

    Timer Programming Setting Timer Programming This function allows you to select programmes that you want to be reminded to watch or record to the USB HDD. Not valid in Analogue ● 1. Display TV Selection with TV. 2. Select the mode with and press to set.
  • Page 89 (Example) !: Overlapped timer events Function (USB HDD Rec. / Reminder) TV mode : DVB-C : DVB-T – You cannot change the mode within the menu. Channel position, channel name, etc. STTL: Displays subtitles (if available) – Press (yellow) to indicate subtitles and press again to remove them.

  • Page 90: Editing Timer Programming

    Editing Timer Programming 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Timer > Timer Programming with and press to access. 3. Select the event with To change a timer event ● – Correct as necessary. Recording > Timer Programming > Setting Timer Programming To delete a timer event ●...

  • Page 91: Note

    (English only) = Note = This function is not available when the TV is turned off with Mains Power ● On / Off switch. Depending on the network condition, this function may not be available. ● Note TV Guide may also be used to set timer event.

  • Page 92: 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. http://panasonic.net/viera/support (English only) = Note = Data modified with a PC may not be displayed. ●...

  • Page 93: Media Player

    Media Player Using Media Player Information Media Player allows you to enjoy photo, video or music recorded on the SD Card / USB Flash Memory / network device, and contents recorded with this TV to the formatted USB HDD. (Example) Photo mode: Still pictures recorded with digital cameras will be displayed.
  • Page 94 Folder and file names may be different from those on the digital camera or ● digital video camera used. ■ 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.

  • Page 95: Selecting Device / Mode

    For supported file formats ● Media Player > Technical information Selecting device / mode 1. Insert the SD Card or USB Flash Memory to the TV. When you insert the SD Card, Media Player will start automatically. ● Media Player > Using Media Player > Information To play back contents in the USB HDD, ensure the connection and ●...

  • Page 96: Network Device

    To display / hide information of the highlighted content ● = Note = You may also access each mode directly from APPS List. ● my Home Screen > APPS List > How to use Recorded TV is available for contents recorded on the USB HDD with this ●...
  • Page 97 Regarding performance, not all servers are guaranteed. PCs with ● Windows 7 / Windows 8 / Windows 8.1 have been tested for compatibility with this TV (as of December, 2013). Additional information for the servers may be found on the following website. http://panasonic.net/viera/support (English only) - 97 -...

  • Page 98: Photo Mode

    Photo mode Selecting file Select the file in the thumbnail view with and press to start playback. : Error display To change the size of photos in the thumbnail view ● 1) Display the option menu with OPTION. 2) Select Change Size with and press...
  • Page 99 To rotate 90° ● (blue) To return to thumbnail ● BACK/RETURN Sorting photos ■ To sort by folder, recorded date or recorded month 1. Display the view selection in the thumbnail view with (green). 2. Select Folder view Sort by Date Sort by Month with and press...
  • Page 100 You can only select photos of the same recorded date and the same ● pixels. You may not be able to view the created 3D photo properly if you ● transpose the left and right photos. 4. Create the 3D photo with OK. If your selected photos are not suitable for the 3D photo, the error ●...
  • Page 101 Frame Colour Effect Transition Effect Auto Makeup Screen Mode Burst Playback Interval Repeat Back Ground Music 4. Set with and press to store. Frame (Off Multi Collage Drift (+ calendar) Drift Gallery (+ calendar) Gallery Cinema) Selects the frame type of the slideshow. Multi: 9 photos are displayed orderly at once.
  • Page 102 Motion: Each photo is displayed with an effect of enlarging, reducing, moving up or moving down. Random: The transition effect is selected at random. This function is available when Frame is set to Off. ● Auto Makeup / Off) Automatically detects the face in the photo and improves luminance and contrast.
  • Page 103 Back Ground Music (Off Type1 Type2 Type3 Type4 Type5 User / Auto) Selects the background music during Photo mode. Type1 - Music files installed on this TV at the factory settings will be played back. Auto: Music files stored in the current device will be played back. If there is no available music data, no sound will be played back.
  • Page 104 Video mode Selecting file 1. Select the title in the thumbnail view with : Error display : The file does not support thumbnail view. The preview will start when the title / scene is highlighted in the ● thumbnail view if it supports a preview. To turn off the preview, set Video Preview to Off.
  • Page 105 Playback may not continue depending on the condition. ● To repeat playback ● Media Player > Video mode > Video Setup ■ Playback To operate playback ● : Rewind : Fast forward : Stop : Pause (displays the time seek bar) / Playback To jump to the specified time point ●...
  • Page 106 – Aspect cannot be changed depending on the content. To return to thumbnail ● BACK/RETURN Video Setup Set up the settings for Video mode. 1. Display the option menu with OPTION. 2. Select Video Setup with OK. 3. Select one of the following items with and press to access.
  • Page 107 Repeat / Off) Playback repeat within the title or selected file (depending on the content) Audio output settings You can enjoy the multi-channel sound via an amplifier connected to DIGITAL AUDIO or HDMI1 / HDMI2 (ARC function) terminal. To confirm or change the current sound status ●...
  • Page 108 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 109 Watching recorded TV ■ Playback To operate playback ● Manual skip – Press to skip forward approx. 30 seconds. – Press and hold to skip backward approx. 15 seconds. : Rewind : Fast forward : Stop : Pause (displays the time seek bar) / Playback To jump to the specified time point ●...
  • Page 110 To confirm or change the current status (if available) ● Watching > Basic > Option Menu To return to list ● BACK/RETURN Grouping contents 1. Select the content to edit with and press (blue) to tick in the contents list. 2.
  • Page 111 Changing device You can change the current device to another device directly in the same mode when two or more available devices are connected. 1. Display the option menu with OPTION. 2. Select Drive Select with and press to access. 3.
  • Page 112 Auto: Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Digital and HE-AAC multi-channel are output as Dolby Digital Bitstream. MPEG is output as PCM. DTS is output as DTS. PCM: Digital output signal is fixed to PCM. ARC (Audio Return Channel) is a function of digital audio output using ●...
  • Page 113 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 114 To jump to the specified time point ● 1) Display the time seek bar with OK. 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 OK. To display / hide the operation guide ●...
  • Page 115 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 116 You cannot connect any devices using a USB card reader. ● Additional information for the devices may be found on the following ● website. http://panasonic.net/viera/support (English only) ■ USB Flash Memory USB Flash Memory format: FAT16, FAT32 or exFAT USB HDDs formatted on a PC are not guaranteed to work in Media Player.
  • Page 117 = Note = Some files may not be played back even if they fulfil these conditions. ● Do not use multi-byte characters or other special codes for file names. ● Connected devices may become unusable with this TV if the file or folder ●...
  • Page 118 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. ● MKV (.mkv) Video codec: H.264 BP/MP/HP, MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG4 SP/ASP...
  • Page 119 ● 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 120 Music format ■ Supported Music formats ● MP3 (.mp3) ● AAC / Apple Lossless (.m4a) Copy-protected files cannot be played back. ● ● FLAC (.flac) ● WMA / WMA Pro (.wma) Copy-protected files cannot be played back. ● WMA Lossless is not supported. ●...
  • Page 121 Network 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. ● Ensure the network connections and network settings are completed.

  • Page 122: 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 123: Information

    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 124 And you need to install the application for controlling VIERA on your smartphone. For information of the application: http://panasonic.net/viera/support (English only) For the operations, refer to the support information of the application. “Windows 7 / Windows 8” are the OS that have been tested for ●...
  • Page 125 : To use this function with your smartphone, you need to install the application for controlling VIERA in your smartphone. For information of the application: http://panasonic.net/viera/support (English only) For the operations, refer to the support information of the application. To use this function with another DLNA Certified VIERA, set Network Link ●...

  • Page 126: Using Dlna

    Using DLNA To use DLNA features, ensure the preparations of the media server, network ® connections and network settings are completed. Network > DLNA > Information Network > Network connections Network > Network settings 1. Display APPS List with APPS. 2.

  • Page 127: 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 128: Dlna Connection

    DLNA connection To use DLNA features, you need a home network environment and you can operate the features without a broadband network environment. To use internet service, you need a broadband network environment. ● Network > Network connections > Internet connection ■...
  • Page 129 ■ 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 (PC, etc.) ■ Wireless connection (For DLNA) To use the TV as a wireless access point ●...

  • Page 130: 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 131: Network Settings

    Network settings Network Connection Ensure the connections are completed before starting network setup. Network > Network connections ■ Quick setup - Wireless 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Network > Network Connection with and press access. Confirm the encryption key, settings and position of your access point ●...

  • Page 132: Custom - Wireless

    To set manually ● Network > Network settings > Custom - Wireless ■ Quick setup - Wired 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Network > Network Connection with and press access. 3. Select Quick setup with and press to access.
  • Page 133 WPS(PIN) ● 1) Press (green). 2) Enter the PIN code to the access point. 3) Connect the TV with the access point with OK. Manual ● 1) Press (yellow). 2) You can set up SSID, security type, encryption type, and encryption key manually.

  • Page 134: Custom - Wired

    Proxy: This is the address of the relay server which is connected between the browser and the target server to send data to the browser. 1) Select Proxy with and press to access. 2) Enter the address with Numeric buttons, and press to set.

  • Page 135: Custom - Wireless Access Point

    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 which is connected between the browser and the target server to send data to the browser. 1) Select Proxy with...

  • Page 136: Network Status

    To set manually, select Change settings (see below). ● 4. Select and set WPS(Push button) WPS(PIN) with and press access. WPS(Push button): Set up the equipment for WPS(Push button). 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 ●...

  • Page 137: My Home Cloud Settings

    Status Details: Displays the detailed network status (SSID, security type, encryption type, etc.). For more information of the network connection, select Help. ● my Home Cloud Settings Displays the terms of service for the cloud services. 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2.
  • Page 138 For the operations, refer to the support information of the application. Depending on the network condition, this function may not be available. ● Depending on the area, this function may not be available. For details, ● consult your local Panasonic dealer. - 138 -...

  • Page 139: Network Link Settings

    To use this function with your smartphone, you need to install the ● application for controlling VIERA on your smartphone. For information of the application: http://panasonic.net/viera/support (English only) For the operations, refer to the support information of the application. Changing the default configuration may increase Standby Power ●...

  • Page 140: Tv Anywhere Settings

    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. TV Anywhere Settings TV Anywhere / Off) Enables to watch TV and set timer programming events of this TV on the network equipment (smartphone, etc.) from outside the home network.

  • Page 141: 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.

  • Page 142: Viewing Photo

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

  • Page 143: Using Slideshow

    To return to list ● BACK/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. Start Slideshow with (red) and OK. To display / hide the operation guide ●...
  • Page 144 Auto Makeup / Off) Automatically detects the face in the photo and improves luminance and contrast. Interval (Long Normal / Short) Selects slideshow interval. Not valid when Transition Effect is set to Motion ● Repeat / Off) Slideshow repeat Back Ground Music (Off Type1 Type2...

  • Page 145: Selecting File

    Videos Selecting file Ensure the preparations of the media server, network connections and network settings are completed. Network > DLNA > Information Network > Network connections Network > Network settings 1. Display APPS List with APPS. 2. Select Media Server with and press to access.
  • Page 146 To jump to the specified time point ● 1) Display the time seek bar with OK. 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 OK. To play back slowly ●...

  • Page 147: 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 Multi Audio Dual Audio...
  • Page 148 Audio output settings You can enjoy the multi-channel sound via an amplifier connected to DIGITAL AUDIO or HDMI1 / HDMI2 (ARC function) terminal. To confirm or change the current sound status ● Network > Videos > Video Setup 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2.

  • Page 149: Selecting File

    Music Selecting file Ensure the preparations of the media server, network connections and network settings are completed. Network > DLNA > Information Network > Network connections Network > Network settings 1. Display APPS List with APPS. 2. Select Media Server with and press to access.
  • Page 150 To jump to the specified time point ● 1) Display the time seek bar with OK. 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 OK. To display / hide the operation guide ●...
  • Page 151 DIGA Recorder Controlling DIGA Recorder Ensure the preparations of the media server, network connections and network settings are completed. Network > DLNA > Information Network > Network connections Network > Network settings 1. Display APPS List with APPS. 2. Select Media Server with and press...
  • Page 152 Technical information Photo format ■ Supported Photo formats ● JPEG (.jpg, .jpeg, .mpo) Sub-sampling: 4:4:4, 4:2:2, 4:2:0 Image resolution (pixel): 8 × 8 to 30 719 × 17 279 DCF and EXIF standards ● Progressive JPEG is not supported. ● = Note = Some files may not be played back even if they fulfil these conditions.
  • Page 153 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. ● MKV (.mkv) Video codec: H.264 BP/MP/HP, MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG4 SP/ASP...
  • Page 154 ● ASF (.asf, .wmv) Video codec: MPEG4 SP/ASP, VC-1, Windows Media Video Ver. 9 Audio codec: AAC, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, HE-AAC, LPCM, MP3, WMA, WMA Pro Copy-protected files cannot be played back. ● ● FLV (.flv) Video codec: H.264 BP/MP/HP Audio codec: AAC, MP3...
  • Page 155 ■ 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 156 Functions User profile Information Setting user profile allows you to enjoy the recommended contents, your favourite Home Screen, cloud services, etc. To use my Stream ● Functions > User profile > my Stream = Note = You need a broadband network environment to use this function fully. ●...
  • Page 157 Your face Registers the face data of the user for Face Recognition. Main Home Screen Selects Home Screen to be displayed when using Voice Control function. To use this function, you need to register your voice data or face data. my Home Cloud account Sets up an account for the cloud services.
  • Page 158 ■ Face Recognition / Voice Print Recognition By using the Communication Camera and Voice Control function, this TV recognises your face / voice and provides the recommended contents. Say “my Stream” into the microphone of the Touch Pad Controller to use ●...
  • Page 159 Voice Control Preparations Voice Control function allows you to operate the TV (e.g. selecting a channel), search the content from various features, etc. with your speech. To use this function fully, you need a broadband network environment. ● Ensure the network connections and network settings are completed. Network >...
  • Page 160 = Note = To use Voice Control function fully, you need a broadband network ● environment, because this function accesses the speech recognition server with the internet connection. Even if you have the internet environment, this function may not be available depending on the proxy settings.
  • Page 161 Touch Pad Controller Information Touch Pad Controller is designed for the convenient operations, especially, on Home Screen or internet contents. You can operate the TV intuitively with this controller. Touch Pad Controller can be used by registering to this TV with Bluetooth ●...
  • Page 162 Cursor Settings Sets for the cursor of Touch Pad Controller. Operation Guide Displays the operation guide of Touch Pad Controller. - 162 -...
  • Page 163 Multi Window Picture in Picture Displays the digital TV programme and external input (AV, Component or HDMI) at once. 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Picture > Screen Settings > Picture in Picture with and press to access. PandP: Press (yellow) to switch to Picture-and-Picture mode.
  • Page 164 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.
  • Page 165 ● 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 166 ■ 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 a fully wired SCART cable. ● Use the optical digital audio cable or SCART cable for audio output from ●...
  • Page 167 : If the connected equipment has “HDAVI Control 5” function, you do not have to use this audio cable (Optical digital audio cable / SCART cable). In this case, connect the equipment to the TV’s HDMI1 / HDMI2 terminal via an HDMI cable and match the output setting in ARC Output in the Sound...
  • Page 168 ■ VIERA Link Control of compatible equipment The following is the maximum number of compatible equipment that can be controlled by VIERA Link Control. This includes connections to equipment already connected to the TV. For example, DIGA Recorder connected to Amplifier which is connected to the TV via an HDMI cable.
  • Page 169 Power on Link Power on Link VIERA Link Settings to use this function. When the connected equipment starts playback or direct navigator / function menu for the equipment is activated, the TV is automatically turned on. (Only when the TV is in Standby mode.) Power off Link Power off Link VIERA Link Settings...
  • Page 170 VIERA Link Control You can control some functions of the connected equipment 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 VIERA Link Control with and press...
  • Page 171 = Note = If you cannot operate the equipment, check the settings and the ● equipment. Functions > VIERA Link “HDAVI Control™” > Summary of VIERA Link Some operations may not be available depending on the equipment. In ● this case, use the remote control of the connected equipment. For details of the operations for the connected equipment, read the ●...
  • Page 172 = Note = If you cannot operate the equipment, check the settings and the ● equipment. Functions > VIERA Link “HDAVI Control™” > Summary of VIERA Link Note These functions may not work properly depending on the connected ● equipment. Image or sound may not be delivered for the first few seconds when the ●...
  • Page 173 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 174 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 Numeric buttons. = Note = Setting Shipping Condition erases the PIN number and all settings. ●...
  • Page 175 Data Service Application Using Data Service Application You can enjoy Hybrid Broadcast Broadband TV application that is one of the interactive data services for digital broadcasting. 1. Display TV Selection with TV. 2. Select the mode with and press to set. DVB-C DVB-T 3.
  • Page 176 Note To use Hybrid Broadcast Broadband TV application fully, you need a ● broadband network environment. Ensure the network connections and network settings are completed. Network > Network connections Network > Network settings Not all the data services are available depending on the country, area and ●...
  • Page 177 Common Interface Caution If the encrypted message is displayed on the screen, the correct Common Interface (CI) Module and smart card that are required for this service are not inserted. ■ How to insert CI module and smart card Turn the TV off with Mains Power On / Off switch whenever inserting or ●...
  • Page 178 ■ Insert the CI module (optional) Normally encrypted channels will appear. (The viewable channels and its ● features depend on the CI module.) If encrypted channels do not appear, take the following steps. For more details, read the manual of the CI module, or check with the ●...
  • Page 179 Shipping Condition Shipping Condition Resets the TV to its original condition (i.e. no channels tuned in). All settings other than USB Device Setup are reset (channels, picture, sound settings, etc.). 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Setup > System Menu >...
  • Page 180 Updating the TV Software Information A new version of software may be released for download to enhance the performance or operations of the TV. If there is an update available and the channel has the update information, a notification message is displayed. To install new software, select Standby with...
  • Page 181 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 182 Setting characters Using Numeric buttons You can enter characters for free input items using Numeric buttons. Press Numeric buttons repeatedly until you reach the desired character. : . @ / 1 ! : # + - * _ ( ) “ ‘ % & ? , ; = $ [ ] ~ < > { } | ` ^ \ : a b c 2 A B C : d e f 3 D E F : g h i 4 G H I...
  • Page 183 : HID (Human Interface Device Profile) compliant keyboards / mouse can be used. Additional information for the devices may be found on the following ● website. http://panasonic.net/viera/support (English only) 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Setup > Bluetooth Setup >...
  • Page 184 Keyboard Keyboard Keyboards requiring the drivers are not supported. ● To change the language type, set Keyboard Layout. ● 1) Display the menu with MENU. 2) Select Setup > System Menu > Keyboard Layout with and press to access. 3) Select the language with and press to set.
  • Page 185 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.
  • Page 186 To change the colour type of on-screen displays, set Colour. ● my Home Screen > my Home Screen > OSD Colour = Note = Menu items and selectable options vary depending on the mode (TV ● mode, Media Player, Network services, etc.). Some settings in Picture menu may also affect the menu screen when ●...
  • Page 187 Picture Viewing Mode Selects your favourite picture mode for each input. (Dynamic Normal Cinema True Cinema / Custom) Watching > For best picture > Viewing Mode Basic settings Backlight, Contrast, Brightness, Colour, Tint, Sharpness Adjusts the levels of these options according to your personal preference. Watching >...
  • Page 188 Depending on the contents, images may be noisy. To prevent the noise, ● change the setting. Not valid in multi window mode, photo contents of Media Player / Network ● services or when Game Mode is set to 24p Smooth Film (Max / Off) Automatically compensates the picture frame rate to make the 24p source...
  • Page 189 Option Settings Game Mode / Off) Provides suitable images for fast response signals when playing games. Watching > For best picture > Option Settings Not valid in TV mode ● Film Cadence Mode / Off) Improves vertical resolution for movie images. Watching >...
  • Page 190 HDMI RGB Range (Auto Full / Normal) Adjusts the black level of the image for each HDMI input. Watching > For best picture > Option Settings For HDMI input ● AV Colour System (Auto SECAM M.NTSC / NTSC) Selects optional colour system based on video signals. Watching >...
  • Page 191 Zoom Adjustments Adjusts the vertical position and size when aspect is set to Just, Sidecut Just, Zoom Sidecut Zoom. Watching > For best picture > Screen Settings Not valid for 4K contents ● Picture in Picture Displays two windows at once. Functions >...
  • Page 192 2D→3D Depth (Max / Min) Selects a level of 3D-image depth for viewing converted 2D images. Watching > 3D > 3D Settings 3D Adjustment / Off) Adjustment of the 3D effect (except in 2D→3D mode) Watching > 3D > 3D Settings L/R Picture Swap (L/R (Normal) (Reversed))
  • Page 193 Sound Mode Selects your favourite sound mode for each input. (Standard Music Ambience / User) Watching > For best audio > Sound mode Basic settings Bass Adjusts level to enhance or minimise lower, deeper sound output. Watching > For best audio > Basic settings Treble Adjusts level to enhance or minimise sharper, higher sound output.
  • Page 194 Volume settings Speaker Setting (TV Speaker Headphones / Off) Selects the sound output to adjust volume. Set to when using the external speakers. Watching > For best audio > Volume settings Headphone Volume Adjusts the volume of headphones. Watching > For best audio > Volume settings Auto Gain Control / Off) Automatically regulates large sound level differences between channels and...
  • Page 195 Voice Guidance Settings Voice Guidance / Off) Set to to enable voice guidance of the basic features (on-screen messages, etc.) for visually impaired users. Watching > For best audio > Voice Guidance Settings Speed (Fast Normal / Slow) Selects the readout speed for the voice guidance. Watching >...
  • Page 196 Audio Description Preferred Audio Type (Standard Audio Description) Narration settings for visually impaired users Watching > For best audio > Audio Description For DVB ● Volume Adjusts the volume for Audio Description. Watching > For best audio > Audio Description For DVB ●...
  • Page 197 SPDIF Selection (Auto / PCM) Selects the initial setting for digital audio output signal from DIGITAL AUDIO and HDMI1 / HDMI2 (ARC function) terminals. Watching > For best audio > Advanced settings For DVB or video contents of Media Player / Network services ●...
  • Page 198 Network Network Connection Sets the network setting to use this TV in your network environment. Network > Network settings > Network Connection Network Status Displays and checks the network status (MAC Address, current network settings, etc.). Network > Network settings > Network Status my Home Cloud Settings Notices Displays the terms of service.
  • Page 199 Other settings Software Update Checks for available software updates from the Panasonic website. Network > Network settings > Software Update New Software Message / Off) Selects whether to give a notification message when new software is found via network or not.
  • Page 200 Timer Off Timer Sets the duration of time until the TV automatically goes into Standby mode. (minutes)) Watching > Basic > Off Timer Timer Programming Sets a timer to record or remind forthcoming programmes. Recording > Timer Programming > Setting Timer Programming For DVB ●...

  • Page 201: Voice Control Settings

    Setup Eco Navigation Automatically sets the TV to the most suitable energy-saving mode. Watching > Basic > Energy saving functions Voice Control Settings Settings for Voice Control function Functions > Voice Control > Preparations User Settings Settings for user profile. Functions >...

  • Page 202: Child Lock

    Child Lock Applies access control for channels or inputs to prevent unwanted access. Functions > Child Lock > Using Child Lock Tuning Menu Favourites Edit Creates a list of favourite channels. Watching > Tuning and editing channels > Favourites Edit Not valid in Analogue ●...
  • Page 203 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 DVB ● Service Replacement / Off) Set to to display a message to switch to the available service (only available in some countries).

  • Page 204: Language

    Language OSD Language Changes language for on-screen displays. Watching > Basic > Language Preferred Audio 1 / 2 Selects the first and second preferred language for DVB multi audio (depending on the broadcaster). Watching > Basic > Language Preferred Subtitles 1 / 2 Selects the first and second preferred language for DVB subtitles (depending on the broadcaster).
  • Page 205 Teletext Character Set (West East1 / East2) Selects teletext language font. Watching > Teletext > Teletext Character Set Default Guide (Channel List Guide) Selects the default screen when pressing GUIDE. Watching > TV Guide > Using TV Guide This function may not be available in some countries or regions. ●...

  • Page 206: Hdcp Setting

    Radio Mode (seconds)) Sets the timer for turning off the screen automatically when a radio channel is selected. Watching > External equipment > Energy saving functions HDCP Setting Select a version of HDCP according to the content you watch. (Auto / 1.4) Watching >...

  • Page 207: Data Service Application

    Standby Power Save / Off) Controls the connected equipment to reduce power consumption in Standby. Functions > VIERA Link “HDAVI Control™” > Standby Power Save This function is available when VIERA Link is set to Power off Link ● is set to On. Intelligent Auto Standby / Off) Makes non-watched or non-used connected equipment go into Standby mode...

  • Page 208: System Menu

    System Menu Keyboard Layout Selects the language that your USB or Bluetooth Keyboard supports. Functions > Keyboard > Keyboard Shipping Condition Resets all settings to the original condition. Functions > Shipping Condition > Shipping Condition System Update Downloads new software to this TV. Functions >...

  • Page 209: Picture

    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. Auto aspect Auto aspect is designed to provide you with the best ratio to fill the screen.

  • Page 210: 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. Block noise, frozen or disappearing image occurs / Some channels cannot be tuned Check the position, direction and connection of the aerial.

  • Page 211: Analogue Tv

    Analogue 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. White spots or shadow image (ghosting) occurs / Some channels cannot be tuned Check the position, direction and connection of the aerial.

  • Page 212: 212

    Watching > For best audio > Advanced settings 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 Cannot register a 3D Eyewear to the TV Has the 3D Eyewear been switched on and set to 3D mode? ●...

  • Page 213: 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 214: Network

    Network 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 connect to the network Check the LAN cable or wireless LAN is connected properly.

  • Page 215: 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 216 Touch Pad Controller does not work or cannot be registered Are the batteries installed correctly? ● The batteries may be running low. Replace them with new ones. ● Register again. ● Functions > Touch Pad Controller > Settings Use Touch Pad Controller within approx. 3.2 m from the TV. (The range ●...

  • Page 217: Care And Cleaning

    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: (1) First clean the dust on the surface.

  • Page 218: Using Help Menu

    Information Using Help menu 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Help with and press to access. 3. Select TV Self Test System Information Device Information with and press to access. TV Self Test Makes a diagnosis of picture or sound problems. Follow the on-screen instructions.
  • Page 219 Optional accessories 3D Eyewear ■ 3D Eyewear If you need 3D Eyewear, please purchase Panasonic optional accessory. ● Use Panasonic 3D Eyewear supporting Bluetooth wireless technology for ● active 3D. For more information: ● http://panasonic.net/viera/support (English only) Communication Camera ■...
  • Page 220 absolutely sure to take steps to prevent the TV from falling off. Handle the TV carefully during installation since subjecting it to impact or ● other forces may cause product damage. Take care when fixing wall brackets to the wall. Always ensure that there ●...
  • Page 221 The Bluetooth word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by ® Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Panasonic Corporation is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners. SDXC Logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC.
  • Page 222 This product incorporates the following software: (1) the software developed independently by or for Panasonic Corporation, (2) the software owned by third party and licensed to Panasonic Corporation, (3) the software licensed under the GNU LESSER GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE Version 2.1 (LGPL V2.1) and/or,...
  • Page 223 Please refer to the detailed terms and conditions thereof shown in the “Software License” 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 224 Ver.2.01...

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