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  • Page 1 TH-32AS630H TH-42AS630H TH-50AS630H 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 External equipment • External connection...
  • Page 3 • 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 • Advanced settings TV Guide • Using TV Guide • Timer Programming Tuning and editing channels • Setting menu • Favourites Edit • Channel List • Auto Tuning...
  • Page 4 Timer Programming • Setting Timer Programming • Editing Timer Programming • Note Technical information • USB HDD Media Player Using Media Player • Information • Selecting device / mode • Network device Photo mode • Selecting file • Viewing photo • Sorting photos • Using Slideshow Video mode • Selecting file • Watching video • Video Setup • Audio output settings Recorded TV mode...
  • Page 5 • Music Setup USB Sharing • USB Sharing Technical information • Device handling caution • USB devices • Photo format • Video format • Music format Network Internet content • Information • Selecting internet content • Note DLNA • Information • Using DLNA Network connections • Internet connection • DLNA connection • Note Network settings • Network Connection • Custom - Wireless • Custom - Wired...
  • Page 6 • Software Update • New Software Message Photos • Selecting file • Viewing photo • Using Slideshow Videos • Selecting file • Watching video • Video Setup • Audio output settings Music • Selecting file • Playing music • Music Setup Technical information • Photo format • Video format • Music format Functions Voice Control • Using Voice Control VIERA Link “HDAVI Control™”...
  • Page 7 • Note Child Lock • Using Child Lock • PIN number Shipping Condition • Shipping Condition Updating the TV Software • Information • Auto update • Manual update Setting characters • Using Numeric buttons Keyboard • Keyboard Settings Setting menu • How to use Picture • Viewing Mode • Basic settings • Ambient Sensor • Noise reduction settings • Advanced Settings • Option Settings...
  • Page 8 • Voice Guidance Settings • Advanced settings • Reset to Defaults Network • Network Connection • Network Status • my Home Cloud Settings • VIERA Name • TV Remote App Settings • Network Link Settings • File Sharing Settings • Other settings Timer • Off Timer • Timer Programming • Clock Settings • Auto Standby • No signal Power off Setup • Eco Navigation...
  • Page 9 Support FAQs • Picture • Digital TV • Sound • HDMI • Network • Other Maintenance • Care and Cleaning Information • Using Help menu Optional accessories • 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 10: Information

    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 11: 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 12: 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 13: Osd Colour

    ■ Search You can search the content from various features. 1. Select Search from the tool guide. 2. Follow the on-screen instructions. = Note = To change the colour type of on-screen displays, set Colour. ● my Home Screen > my Home Screen > OSD Colour To use this function fully, you need a broadband network environment.

  • Page 14: 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 15: Settings

    2. Select an icon of the features with and press to access. Internet contents Network > Internet content my Stream Provides recommended contents (TV programme, internet content, ● etc.). You need a broadband network environment to use this function fully. ●...

  • Page 16: Watching

    Watching Basic Basic connection Please ensure that the unit is disconnected from the mains socket before attaching or disconnecting any cables. ■ Aerial Aerial terminal RF cable Aerial Keep RF (antenna) cable away from the mains lead to avoid and minimise ●...
  • Page 17 ■ DVD Recorder / VCR Aerial terminal RF cable DVD Recorder / VCR Aerial HDMI terminal HDMI cable ■ Set top box HDMI terminal HDMI cable Set top box Satellite dish = Note = For VIERA Link connections ● Functions > VIERA Link “HDAVI Control™” > Summary of VIERA Link External equipment and cables shown are not supplied with this TV.

  • Page 18: Selecting Channel

    Selecting channel 1. Select Digital TV or Analogue TV with TV. The selected mode is displayed on the top left of the screen. ● 2. Select a channel with Channel Up / Down Numeric buttons. Press Numeric buttons to select a channel position with 2 or more-digit ●...

  • Page 19: Information Banner

    Information banner Display information banner with INFO. Also appears when changing a channel. ● (Example) Channel position and name Channel type (Radio, etc.) / Encrypted channel ( ) / TV mode ( , Programme Start time / End time (Digital TV) Channel position, etc.

  • Page 20: Option Menu

    To confirm another tuned channel ● To watch the channel listed in the banner ● Information on the next programme (Digital TV) ● Extra information (Digital TV) ● INFO – Press again to hide the banner. To hide the banner ●...
  • Page 21 3. Set with and press to store. Voice Guidance Settings Guidance settings for visually impaired users Watching > For best audio > Voice Guidance Settings Multi Video Selects from a group of multiple videos (if available). This setting is not memorised and it will return to the default setting once ●...

  • Page 22: Subtitle

    Subtitle Display / hide subtitles (if available) with STTL/AD. To select the preferred language for Digital TV subtitles (if available), press ● STTL/AD repeatedly. To set the default language, set Preferred Subtitles. ● Watching > Basic > Language Last view Switch to a previously viewed channel or input mode easily with LAST VIEW.

  • Page 23: Energy Saving Functions

    Energy saving functions The TV can be eco-friendly using energy-saving functions. The TV will automatically go into Standby mode in the following conditions: Eco Navigation is set to Set to Eco. ● Off Timer is active. ● Watching > Basic > Off Timer No operation is performed for 4 hours while Auto Standby is set to On.

  • Page 24: Adjusting Time

    No signal Power off / Off) Automatically turns the TV to Standby mode to prevent unnecessary power consumption when no signal is received and no operation is performed for 10 minutes. The notification message will appear 3 minutes before going into Standby ●...

  • Page 25: Language

    Language You can change language for on-screen displays. 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Setup > Language with and press to access. 3. Select one of the following items with and press access. OSD Language Preferred Audio Preferred Subtitles 4.

  • Page 26: 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 Check the terminal type and cable plugs are correct when connecting.
  • Page 27 ■ 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 USB HDD / Communication Camera - 27 -...

  • Page 28: Watching External Input

    ● 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 OUT Optical digital audio cable Amplifier with speaker system To enjoy multi-channel sound from external equipment (e.g.

  • Page 29: Operating With Tv's Remote Control

    You can also select the input pressing AV. Press repeatedly until the ● desired input is selected. To switch between COMPONENT VIDEO in AV, select with ● You can label or skip each input mode. Skipped inputs will not be ●...
  • Page 30 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 31: Hdmi Features

    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. ● Some operations may not be available depending on the equipment. ●...

  • Page 32: 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 33: 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 34: Aspect

    Ambient Sensor / Off) Automatic Brightness Control function ● Adjusts picture settings automatically depending on ambient lighting conditions. Aspect Change the aspect ratio (image size) with ASPECT. ■ To change the aspect ratio manually 1. Display Aspect Selection with ASPECT. 2.

  • Page 35: Basic Settings

    = Note = Display the image (TV, external input, etc.) full-screen to use this function ● completely. Aspect mode can be memorised separately for SD (Standard definition) ● and HD (High definition) signals. Basic settings 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2.

  • Page 36: Advanced Settings

    Noise Reduction (Auto / Off) Reduces unwanted picture noise. Not valid when 1080p Pixel Direct is set to ● 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 ●...
  • Page 37 ■ Contrast Control Contrast Control (Auto Custom / Off) Automatically adjusts the detailed contrast settings. Select Custom to set Contrast Control Setting manually. Contrast Control Setting Adaptive Gamma Control: Adjusts the gamma curve to make the image brighter. Black Expander: Gradually adjusts the shades of black.
  • Page 38 ■ Colour Management R-Hue R-Saturation R-Luminance Adjusts the picture hue / saturation / luminance of red areas. 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 Colour Management...

  • Page 39: 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. Film Cadence Mode 1080p Pixel Direct HDMI Content Type HDMI RGB Range AV Colour System...

  • Page 40: Screen Settings

    AV Colour System (Auto SECAM M.NTSC / 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 41: Copy Adjustment

    H-Size (H-Size1 / H-Size2) Switches the horizontal display range to reduce noise on the side edge of the image. For TV mode, AV and HDMI input ● Zoom Adjustments Adjusts the vertical position and size when aspect is set to Just, Sidecut Just, Zoom...

  • Page 42: 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 Speech / User) Selects your favourite sound mode for each input. Standard: Provides the suitable sound quality for all types of scenes.

  • Page 43: 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 44: Voice Guidance Settings

    Auto Gain Control / Off) Automatically regulates large sound level differences between channels and inputs. Volume Correction Adjusts the volume of each individual channel or input mode. Speaker Distance to Wall (Up to 30cm Over 30cm) Compensates for the low frequency sound due to the distance between the speakers and the wall.

  • Page 45: Advanced Settings

    Volume (Max / Min) Selects the volume for the voice guidance. Language Changes language for the voice guidance. All languages may not be available. When the selected language is not ● supported, Language is set to English automatically. User Level (Beginner / Expert) Selects the level of verbosity for the voice guidance.
  • Page 46 When you receive the stereo / bilingual sound system, sound output modes can be selected by using the in the Sound Menu. Meanings of mode indicators ● : STEREO : MAIN I : SUB II : MONO ■ Available mode indicator for each type of broadcast NICAM - Used in New Zealand, Singapore, Hong Kong, etc.
  • Page 47 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 48: 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 TV. 2.
  • Page 49 To the previous day ● (red) To the next day ● (green) 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. – To list favourite channels, set Favourites Edit.

  • Page 50: 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 51: 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 TV. 2. Display the menu with MENU. 3. Select Setup > Tuning Menu with and press to access.

  • Page 52: Channel List

    ■ Edit 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 Numeric buttons.

  • Page 53: Auto Tuning

    3. Press to set Reveal Hide (skip). Reveal Hide (skip) To reveal all channels ● (yellow) ■ Edit Digital TV / Analogue TV Channels To swap / move the channel position (if available) ● 1) Press (green) to edit. 2) Set the new position with Numeric buttons, and press (green) to store.

  • Page 54: Manual Tuning

    (Settings are made automatically.) When the operation is completed, the channel at the lowest position will ● be displayed. This setting is applicable only for the selected TV mode. ● ■ Auto Tuning using the buttons on the TV 1. Press and hold INPUT/OK/HOLD for MENU button for 3 seconds to display the menu.

  • Page 55: Update Channel List

    3. Search with 4. Select Store with and press to set. Fine Tuning to make small adjustments to the tuning of an individual ● programme (affected by weather conditions, etc.). If a VCR is connected only with the RF cable, select channel position 0. ●...

  • Page 56: 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 57: 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 58 5. When the confirmation screen of USB HDD name is displayed, select with and press to set. 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.

  • Page 59: 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 60: 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 61 ■ 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 62: 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 TV ● 1. Select Digital TV with TV. 2. Display the menu with MENU. 3.
  • Page 63 3. Select the item (channel, date, start time, end time) with and set with can also be entered with Numeric buttons. ● (Example) !: Overlapped timer events Function (USB HDD Rec. / Reminder) : Digital TV Channel position, channel name, etc. STTL: Displays subtitles (if available) –...

  • Page 64: 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 65: Note

    ■ To play back or delete the recorded contents Recorded TV programmes can be played back in Media Player. 1. Display icons of the feature with APPS. 2. Select Recorded TV with and press to access. Media Player > Recorded TV mode Note TV Guide may also be used to set timer event.

  • Page 66: 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 67: Media Player

    Media Player Using Media Player Information Media Player allows you to enjoy photo, video or music recorded on the 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. Video mode: Moving pictures recorded with digital video cameras and digital video data will be played back.
  • Page 68 Folder and file names may be different from those on the digital camera or ● digital video camera used. ■ To insert or remove the USB Flash Memory Ensure alignment is straight and complete when inserting or removing. To remove the USB Flash Memory safely from the TV, perform Safely ●...

  • Page 69: Selecting Device / Mode

    Selecting device / mode 1. Insert the USB Flash Memory to the TV. Media Player > Using Media Player > Information To play back contents in the USB HDD, ensure the connection and ● settings are completed. Recording > USB HDD setup To play back contents in the network device, ensure the connection and ●...
  • Page 70 = 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 ● Select the appropriate device and content for playing back each file. ●...

  • Page 71: Network Device

    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) - 71 -...

  • Page 72: 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 73: 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 74: Using Slideshow

    Using Slideshow Slideshow ends when all photos within the current thumbnail 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 75 Gallery (+ calendar) / Gallery: Various sizes of photos in the frames are displayed. You can select whether to display the calendar or not. The month of ● calendar is changed with Cinema: Photos are displayed as old films (sepia tone). Colour Effect (Off Sepia...
  • Page 76 Repeat / Off) Slideshow repeat 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.

  • Page 77: Video Mode

    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 78: Watching Video

    Watching video ■ Playback from the selected scene in the title Playback of the selected scene will start and continue until the end of the title. 1. Select the title with and press to access. 2. Select the scene with 3.

  • Page 79: Video Setup

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

  • Page 80: Audio Output Settings

    It may take several seconds to change the sound. ● This function is available during playback. ● Subtitle Display / hide subtitles (if available). This function is available during playback. ● Subtitle Text Selects the font type to display subtitles correctly (if available). This function is available during playback.

  • Page 81: Recorded Tv Mode

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

  • Page 82: Grouping Contents

    : Rewind : Fast forward : Stop : Pause (displays the time seek bar) / Playback 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.

  • Page 83: Deleting Content

    3. Select Create Group Release Group Exclude from Group Change Protect Status with and press to set. Create Group: Two or more contents can be grouped. Select and tick all the desired contents, and then select Create Group. Release Group: Select the created group to release, and then select Release Group.

  • Page 84: Chapter List

    Chapter List You can start playback from the chapter list you select. 1. Display the chapter list with (yellow). 2. Select the chapter with and press to start playback. = Note = The chapter list is not displayed while the selected content is being ●...

  • Page 85: Music Mode

    Music mode Selecting file 1. Select the folder in the thumbnail view with 2. Start playback with (red). For supported file formats ● Media Player > Technical information > Music format ■ Thumbnail view To display / hide information of the highlighted content ●...
  • Page 86 ■ Playback To operate playback ● : Rewind : Fast forward : Stop : Pause (displays the time seek bar) / Playback 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.
  • Page 87 USB Sharing USB Sharing You can copy the contents from one device to another using the USB ports. To enable this function, connect the source drive and destination drive to ● the TV. Media Player > Using Media Player > Information Source drive: USB device which contains the data to be copied.
  • Page 88 In consideration of possible loss of the data included in your USB devices ● for any reasons, Panasonic recommends to store or back up the data included in the USB devices to the other places (storage medium) before inserting the same in the USB port, and please do not turn the TV off during data communication / transfer.
  • Page 89 Back up the recorded data at regular intervals to prevent data ● deterioration, data damage or erratic operation of the TV. Panasonic is not liable for any deterioration or damage of recorded data. USB devices It is recommended to connect the device to the TV’s USB port directly.

  • Page 90: Photo Format

    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) Photo format ■ Supported Photo formats ● JPEG (.jpg, .jpeg) Sub-sampling:...
  • Page 91 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 92 ● 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 93: Music Format

    Music format ■ Supported Music formats ● MP3 (.mp3) ● AAC (.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 94 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 95 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 96 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 97 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 98 : 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 99 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 100 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 101 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 102 ■ 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 103 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 104 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 105 7. Select Exit with and press to set. 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.
  • Page 106 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 107 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 108 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 109 3. Select Connect to device in WPS with and press to access. 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).
  • Page 110 Again: Performs automatic testing of the network connection for the TV and displays the current status again. 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 Sets for an account to enjoy the cloud services.
  • Page 111 VIERA Name Sets 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. When you use two or more TVs in your network environment, set the ●...
  • Page 112 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. Network Link Settings Sets to control the TV with devices connected to the network. 1. Display the menu with MENU.
  • Page 113 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. File Sharing Settings Network Device List Lists the accessible network devices to play back the contents in Media Player.
  • Page 114 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 115 Viewing photo ■ Playback To operate Single view ● : To the previous photo : To the next photo : Stop (return to list) : Slideshow To display / hide the operation guide ● INFO To rotate 90° ● (blue) To return to list ●...
  • Page 116 ■ Slideshow Settings Set up the settings for photo file operations on this TV. 1. Display the option menu with OPTION. 2. Select Slideshow Settings with and press to access. 3. Select one of the following items with and press to access.
  • Page 117 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 118 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 119 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 120 Audio output settings You can enjoy the multi-channel sound via an amplifier connected to DIGITAL AUDIO OUT or HDMI2 (ARC function) terminal. To confirm or change the current sound status ● Network > Videos > Video Setup 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2.
  • Page 121 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 122 Playing music ■ Playback To operate playback ● : Rewind : Fast forward : Stop : Pause (displays the time seek bar) / Playback 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.
  • Page 123 Technical information Photo format ■ Supported Photo formats ● JPEG (.jpg, .jpeg) 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 124 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 125 ● 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 126 Music format ■ Supported Music formats ● MP3 (.mp3) ● AAC (.m4a) Copy-protected files cannot be played back. ● ● FLAC (.flac) ● WMA (.wma) Copy-protected files cannot be played back. ● WMA Pro and WMA Lossless are not supported. ●...

  • Page 127: Voice Control

    To use this function, 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. = Note = Voice Control function may not work properly depending on the ●...
  • Page 128 ■ Voice Control Settings 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Setup > Voice Control Settings > Language Speech Detection Level Terms of Service with and press to access. 3. Set with and press to store. Language Select the language for Voice Control function. All languages may not be available.

  • Page 129: Viera Link "Hdavi Control

    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 130 ● 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 131 ■ VIERA Link (HDMI and Audio out connections) Use a fully wired HDMI compliant cable. ● Connect the equipment supporting VIERA Link to the TV’s HDMI terminal ● via an HDMI cable. Use the optical digital audio cable for audio output from the TV. ●...
  • Page 132 ■ Available features (HDMI and Audio out connections) Player theatre Easy playback ● Power on Link ● Power off Link ● Intelligent Auto Standby ● VIERA Link Control ● Speaker Selection ● Blu-ray Disc theatre Easy playback ● Power on Link ●...

  • Page 133: Preparations

    ■ 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 134: Power On Link

    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 135: Viera Link Control

    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 136: Speaker Selection

    ■ If you access non-VIERA Link equipment The type of the connected equipment is displayed. Although you can access the connected equipment, you cannot operate it. Use the remote control of the connected equipment. = Note = If you cannot operate the equipment, check the settings and the ●...
  • Page 137 ■ Multi-channel sound If you want to enjoy the multi-channel sound (e.g. Dolby Digital 5.1ch) via an Amplifier, connect it with an HDMI cable and Optical digital audio cable, and then select Home Cinema. If your Amplifier has the “HDAVI Control 5” function, you only need to connect it with an HDMI cable to the TV’s HDMI2 terminal.
  • Page 138 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 139 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 140 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 download ●...
  • Page 141 Manual update You can update new software manually. 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Setup > System Menu > System Update > System Update Search with and press to access. 3. Searches for an update (for several minutes) and displays a corresponding message if any.
  • Page 142 Keyboard Keyboard Keyboards requiring the drivers are not supported. ● Characters may not be displayed correctly on the TV screen depending on ● the connected keyboard. Some of the keys of keyboards may correspond to the operation of the ● remote control.
  • Page 143 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 144 To change menu pages ● 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 ●...
  • Page 145 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 146 Noise reduction settings Noise Reduction (Auto / Off) Reduces unwanted picture noise. Watching > For best picture > Noise reduction settings Not valid when 1080p Pixel Direct is set to ● MPEG Noise Reduction (Auto / Off) Reduces flicker noise in contoured parts of a picture and block noise. Watching >...
  • Page 147 HDMI Content Type (Graphics Photos Auto / Off) Adjusts the picture settings of each HDMI input according to the selected content type. Watching > For best picture > Option Settings For HDMI input ● HDMI RGB Range (Auto Full / Normal) Adjusts the black level of the image for each HDMI input.
  • Page 148 Screen Settings 16:9 Overscan / Off) Selects the screen area displaying the image for 16:9 aspect. Watching > For best picture > Screen Settings Not valid in Network services ● H-Size (H-Size1 / H-Size2) Switches the horizontal display range to reduce noise on the side edge of the image.
  • Page 149 Sound Mode Selects your favourite sound mode for each input. (Standard Music Speech / 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 150 Automatically regulates large sound level differences between channels and inputs. Watching > For best audio > Volume settings Volume Correction Adjusts the volume of each individual channel or input mode. Watching > For best audio > Volume settings Speaker Distance to Wall (Up to 30cm Over 30cm)
  • Page 151 Selects the level of verbosity for the voice guidance. Watching > For best audio > Voice Guidance Settings Web Browser / Off) Set to to enable voice guidance of the network contents in web browser function. Watching > For best audio > Voice Guidance Settings Advanced settings Selects multiplex sound mode (if available).
  • Page 152 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 Sets for an account to enjoy the cloud services.
  • Page 153 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 154 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 Digital TV ●...
  • Page 155 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 > Using Voice Control USB Device Setup Formats the USB HDD or safely removes USB device. Recording >...
  • Page 156 Manual Tuning Searches for channels manually. Watching > Tuning and editing channels > Manual Tuning Update Channel List Updates the channel list while keeping your settings. Watching > Tuning and editing channels > Update Channel List For Digital TV ● New Channel Message / Off) Selects whether to give a notification message when a new channel is found...
  • Page 157 Language OSD Language Changes language for on-screen displays. Watching > Basic > Language Preferred Audio Selects the default language for Digital TV multi audio (depending on the broadcaster). Watching > Basic > Language Preferred Subtitles Selects the default language for Digital TV subtitles (depending on the broadcaster).
  • Page 158 Banner Display Timeout 0 (No display) (seconds)) Sets how long the information banner stays on screen. Watching > Basic > Information banner Smart Banner / Off) Displays the introduction banner for the internet service. Watching > Basic > Information banner VIERA Link Settings VIERA Link / Off)
  • Page 159 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. ●...
  • Page 160 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 161 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 162 Sound 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. No sound is produced Is “Sound mute” active? Press MUTE to switch sound mute on or off.
  • Page 163 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 164 Cannot connect to the network Check the LAN cable or wireless LAN is connected properly. ● Network > Network connections Check the connections and settings. ● Network> Network connections Network > Network settings Check the network equipment and network environment. ●...
  • Page 165 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 166 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 167 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 with and press access. TV Self Test Makes a diagnosis of picture or sound problems. Follow the on-screen instructions.
  • Page 168 – 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 169 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 170 RealMedia, RealVideo and RealAudio are trademarks or registered trademarks of RealNetworks, Inc. These statements are under the Licence Agreement with RealNetworks, Inc. 4.4.2.1 Terms of use must prohibit the user from modifying, translating, reverse engineering, decompiling, disassembling or using other means to discover the Source Code or otherwise replicate the functionality of the Client Code, except to the extent that this restriction is expressly prohibited by applicable law.
  • Page 171 PURPOSE. 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 172 Ver.3.02...

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