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  • Page 1 TC-60AS540C TC-55AS540C TC-50AS540C TC-39AS540C HELP English...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Using my Home Screen my Home Screen • Features • How to use • Settings Using Apps list • Features • How to use • Settings Watching TV Cable / Satellite / Fiber Optic box • Initial setting Antenna / Cable service without a box • Initial setting • Select channels • Favorite channels • Closed Caption...
  • Page 3 • DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal Network services Connect to network • Network connections • Network connection types Network settings • Setting the menu • Network connection/Network status • my Home Cloud settings • VIERA network name • TV remote App settings • Network link • File sharing settings • Software update • New software notice How to use • Operate...
  • Page 4 • Options menu Media player Get started • Information • Media warning messages • File sharing • Notice Photos • Viewing Photos • Photo View • Sort the photos • Options menu • Thumbnails size • Using slideshow • Slideshow settings • Soundtrack settings Videos • Viewing Videos • Video view • Options menu Music • Playing Music • Music view • Options menu Convenience features...
  • Page 5 Closed Caption • Setting the menu • Closed Caption notice VIERA Link ™ “HDAVI Control ™” • Basic feature • Connecting note • VIERA Link connections • VIERA Link settings • VIERA Link settings feature • VIERA Link • VIERA Link menu Using Voice guidance • Voice guidance Control by Smartphone, etc. • Smartphone remote Using USB Keyboard • Keyboard...
  • Page 6 • Timer (On/Off timer) • Clock settings • Auto turn off settings Setup • Eco navigation • USB device setup • Parental control • ANTENNA/Cable setup • Language settings • Display customization • Closed Caption • VIERA Link settings • System settings • Other settings Support / FAQ Help menu • Using Help menu • Picture - Viewing • Picture - Snowy / none • Picture - Distortion...
  • Page 7 Care and Cleaning • Display panel • Cabinet • Pedestal / Power cord Press the Remote control button INFO Letters in box : Remote control button Menu Letters in Cyan : Menus on screen display References in this eHELP - 7 -...

  • Page 8: Using My Home Screen

    Using my Home Screen my Home Screen Features my Home Screen is a gateway to the TV, applications, and more. It provides easy access to special features such as the Media Player, videos, games, communication tools, etc. ■ Home Screen (Example) HOME HOME...

  • Page 9: How To Use

    How to use The Home Screen provides access to special features such as the Media Player, TV, Internet content, data services, communication tools, etc. 1. Display Home Screen HOME The last viewed Home Screen is displayed each time the TV is turned ●...

  • Page 10: 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 type of Home Screen with and press to set. Full Screen TV ●...
  • Page 11 ■ Search function You can search the content of various Home screen features. 1. Select Search from the tool guide 2. Follow the on-screen instructions To use this function fully, you need a broadband network environment. ● Ensure the network connections and network settings are completed. Be sure to update the software when a software update notice is ●...

  • Page 12: Using Apps List

    Using Apps list Features Special features (Internet contents, network contents, Media Player, etc.) can be accessed easily from Apps (applications) list. ■ APPS list Apps list is subject to change without notice. ● - 12 -...

  • Page 13: How To Use

    How to use You can access special features such as Internet contents, network contents, Media Player, etc. from Apps list (applications list). 1. Display Apps list APPS (Example) To exit Apps list ● EXIT 2. Select an icon of the features with and press access - 13 -...

  • Page 14: Settings

    Settings You can set up Apps list manually. (For example, Screen Settings, Account Information, restriction, etc.) 1. Display Apps list APPS 2. Select the setup menu on Apps list with and press to access 3. Follow the on-screen instructions Setup items may be changed without notice ●...

  • Page 15: Watching Tv

    Watching TV Cable / Satellite / Fiber Optic box Initial setting 1. Connecting Select the wiring method connecting your box to the TV, AV IN or Antenna/Cable in. Note: HDMI will provide the best HD picture ● 2. Change INPUT INPUT INPUT Press the...

  • Page 16: Antenna / Cable Service Without A Box

    Antenna / Cable service without a box Initial setting 1. Connect coax Connect a COAX wire from either an antenna or Basic Cable service to the TV’s “ANTENNA/CABLE IN” screw terminal. TV (ANTENNA/CABLE IN) Antenna 2. Scan the channel MENU Menu >...

  • Page 17: Select Channels

    Select channels ■ Select desired channel CH buttons are also available on the TV. ● ■ Select desired digital channel To directly enter a digital channel number use button to enter the dash. (e.g. CH15-1 → - 17 -...

  • Page 18: Favorite Channels

    Favorite channels Channel numbers registered in Favorite are displayed on the favorite tune screen. Select the desired broadcast station with the cursor or use the number buttons. Favorite channels cannot be set when using Cable or Satellite box ● ■ Set the Favorite channel OPTION Options menu...

  • Page 19: Closed Caption

    Closed Caption ■ Viewing with Closed Caption Switches the Closed Caption mode. (Off / On / On mute) CC is not available when watching TV with a Cable or Satellite box ● connected via HDMI. Contact your Cable or Satellite operator for instructions on enabling CC ●...

  • Page 20: Sap

    ■ Listen with SAP (Secondary Audio Programming) SAP is not available when watching TV with a Cable or Satellite box ● connected via HDMI. Contact your Cable or Satellite operator for instructions on enabling SAP ● with their box. The TV’s button does not operate the Satellite or Cable box’s ●...

  • Page 21: Other

    Other 1. Information banner Displays TV status information. Also, when watching programs via the Antenna/Cable input, INFO will include the channel banner. INFO Channel / Station identifier / Program title / Closed Caption / SAP / Rating level / Signal resolution / Picture mode / Aspect ratio / Sleep timer remaining time / Clock 2.

  • Page 22: Blu-Ray, Dvd, Game Console, Etc

    Blu-ray, DVD, Game Console, etc. Connecting and viewing 1. Connect device Verify that the device is connected to the TV properly and connect to desired terminal. Note which terminal the device is connected to (HDMI 1, HDMI 2,... Component or Video) Component and Composite (Video) in terminals are shared.

  • Page 23: Example Of Av Connections

    Example of AV connections A. Connecting to the HDMI input (Best for HD viewing) Recommended to use this connection, if the connected equipment has HDMI terminal. HDMI IN HDMI cable HDMI OUT AV Equipment (e.g. Blu-ray Disc player) For devices with DVI output Recommended to use this connection, if the connected equipment has DVI terminal only.
  • Page 24 B. Connecting to the COMPONENT input Recommended to use this connection, if the connected equipment has Component terminal only. COMPONENT IN Component cable COMPONENT OUT AV Equipment (e.g. Blu-ray Disc player) C. Connecting to the VIDEO input (For SD (Standard Definition) only) COMPOSITE IN VIDEO cable COMPOSITE OUT...

  • Page 25: Hdmi Connection Notice

    HDMI connection notice HDMI (high-definition multimedia interface) allows you to enjoy high-definition digital images and high-quality sound by connecting the TV unit and HD devices. HDMI-compatible equipment with an HDMI or DVI output terminal, such as a Cable or Satellite box or a DVD player, can be connected to the HDMI connector using an HDMI compliant (fully wired) cable.

  • Page 26: Hdmi Connection Caution

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

  • Page 27: Input Signal

    Input signal Signals other than those listed below may not be displayed properly. ● The signals are reformatted for optimal viewing on your display. ● ■ Component/HDMI Vertical Input signal Component HDMI frequency (Hz) 480/60i 59.94/60.00 ○ ○ 480/60p 59.94/60.00 ○...

  • Page 28: For Best Picture

    For best picture Picture mode 1. Change picture mode to suit your settings and taste 1) Select Picture mode MENU Menu > Picture > Picture mode Select desired menu using from menu bar and press 2) Adjust using Note: HDMI will provide the best HD picture ●...

  • Page 29: Auto Brightness (Eco)

    Auto brightness (ECO) Contrast Automatic Tracking System (C.A.T.S.) adjusts the screen brightness and contrast according to the room’s ambient light conditions. This ECO feature automatically dims the brightness of the screen when the room lighting is lowered. C.A.T.S. features a built-in delay when the lighting conditions change. The adjustment happens gradually.

  • Page 30: Aspect Setting

    Aspect setting Use this function when the picture has black bars (sides or top/bottom) or to zoom the picture. FORMAT button to change the aspect ratio. FORMAT (to cycle through the aspect modes) 480i, 480p: Full/JUST/4:3/ZOOM 1080p, 1080i, 720p: Full/JUST/4:3/ZOOM/H-FILL/SIDECUT JUST/ SIDECUT ZOOM Use when the picture does not fill the whole screen or portions of the ●...

  • Page 31: Screen Mode

    Screen mode Adjust the screen mode when the picture has black bars (sides or top/bottom) Mainly for Standard Definition (480i, 480p) ● Full Enlarges the image horizontally to the screen’s edges. JUST Justifies the image by stretching it to the four corners on the screen. (Recommended for normal TV broadcast) Displays the image as original size.
  • Page 32 ■ Side cut mode for High Definition (1080p, 1080i, 720p) If the High definition image has the bars on the both side of the screen, side cut it to enlarge the image to 16:9. H-FILL Enlarges the image horizontally to the screen’s side edges. The side edges of the image are cut off.

  • Page 33: Zoom Adjustments

    Zoom adjustments If there is a problem with the image position on the screen, vertical image position and size can be adjusted in “ZOOM” 1. Select Zoom adjustments in the Picture menu. MENU Menu > Picture > Screen settings > Zoom adjustments 2.

  • Page 34: Copy Adjustments

    Copy adjustments You can copy the selected Cinema or Custom settings and apply them to all or another input. Settings are basic picture settings and Pro settings. 1. Select Copy adjustments MENU Menu > Picture > Copy adjustments Select the desired menu using and press 2.

  • Page 35: For Best Audio

    For best audio Sound mode Selects your favorite sound mode. The selected mode affects all input signals. ● MENU Menu > Sound > Sound mode Standard: Provides the suitable sound quality for all types of scenes. Music: Improves sound quality for watching music videos, etc. Speech: Improves sound quality for watching news, drama, etc.

  • Page 36: Digital Audio Out Terminal

    DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal You can enjoy your Home Theater by connecting a Dolby Digital (5.1 channel) decoder and “Multi Channel” amplifier to the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminals. Depending on your DVD player and DVD-Audio software the copyright ● protection function may operate and disable optical output. When an ATSC channel is selected, the output from the DIGITAL AUDIO ●...

  • Page 37: Network Services

    Network services Connect to network Network connections 1. Contact your Broadband service provider Obtain Broadband Internet service: Required speed (effective): at least 1.5 Mbps for SD and 6 Mbps for HD ● picture quality, respectively. Dial-up Internet access cannot be used for Home Screen. ●...

  • Page 38: Network Connection Types

    Network connection types A. Wireless connection TV (Built-in wireless LAN) Home network (modem/wireless router) Computer/DLNA Certified media server To use and operate only DLNA features, a Broadband network service is ● not needed. B. Wired connection (Using Router) TV (Ethernet port) LAN (Ethernet) cable Home network (modem/router) Computer/DLNA Certified media server...
  • Page 39 To use and operate only DLNA features, a Broadband network service is ● not needed. You can simply connect the TV directly to the equipment with a LAN crossover cable. - 39 -...

  • Page 40: Network Settings

    Network settings Setting the menu This menu is used for connecting to a Broadband service. 1. Display the Menu and select Network MENU Menu > Network Network Select using from menu bar and press 2. Select the options and set (Network connection/Network status/my Home Cloud settings/VIERA network name/TV Remote App settings/Network link/File sharing settings/Software update/New software...

  • Page 41: Network Connection/Network Status

    Network connection/Network status 1. Select Network connection using and press 2. Select Quick setup to launch Network connection setup wizard. Follow the directions on the screen to complete the network connection. Manual settings are also available. ● Select Custom and select your connection type. Displays setting menu according to selected connection type.

  • Page 42: My Home Cloud Settings

    my Home Cloud settings Sets for an account to enjoy the cloud services. 1. Select my Home Cloud settings using and press 2. Select desired menu. (Set up new account/Edit account/Remove account/Notices) 3. Follow directions on the screen. To use this function fully, you need a broadband network environment. ●...

  • Page 43: Viera Network Name

    VIERA network name Set your favorite name for this TV. 1. Select VIERA network name using and press 2. Enter favorite name with screen keyboard - 43 -...

  • Page 44: Tv Remote App Settings

    TV remote App settings 1. Select TV Remote App settings using and press 2. Select the item and set ■ TV remote (App) Enables to control the TV from the network equipment (smartphone, etc.). Set to On to enable the settings below. ●...

  • Page 45: Network Link

    Network link Setting for DLNA server. ■ DLNA server Enables to use this TV as DMS for network devices (DLNA Certified VIERA). Set to On to enable the settings below. ● DLNA server 1. Select using and press 2. Switch On or Off with ■...

  • Page 46: File Sharing Settings

    Performance is not guaranteed on all servers. Tested for compatibility ● on PCs with Windows 7 / Windows 8 / Windows 8.1 (as of December, 2013). Additional information for the devices may be found on the following website. (English only) http://panasonic.net/viera/support - 46 -...

  • Page 47: Software Update

    Software update 1. Select Software update using and press 2. Press to start the Software update screen Software update 3. Follow directions on the screen Clock Make sure to set this TV’s before the update starts. ● - 47 -...

  • Page 48: New Software Notice

    New software notice Select On/Off to display new software update information when TV is turned 1. Select New software notice using 2. Switch On or Off with - 48 -...

  • Page 49: How To Use

    How to use Operate Now, you can access and enjoy Network services in various scenes. USB keyboard is available. Set Keyboard type Setup menu. ● MENU Menu > Setup > System > Keyboard type You need a Broadband environment to use this service. ●...

  • Page 50: Home Network "Dlna

    Home network “DLNA” Get started Information You can share the contents (Photo, Video, Music, etc.) stored in DLNA Certified media server with your home network system. Please confirm Network connection and Network settings before using ● this function. Network services > Connect to network This TV is a DLNA Certified™...

  • Page 51: Photos

    Photos Viewing Photos 1. Display Apps (application) list APPS APPS list 2. Display DLNA server DLNA server Select using and press 3. Select server (Available DLNA servers are displayed) Select desired server using from DLNA server list and press 4. Select photo (Thumbnails and contents are displayed) Select desired content using from file list and press 5.

  • Page 52: Photo View

    Photo view ■ Thumbnail view Display Slideshow settings INFO Information panel (File name, Date, Size, etc.) Information differs depending on selected data. ● ■ Playback screen INFO Display/hide Guide and Banner Photo status: Displays current photo status (Slideshow/Single view) Navigation Guide: Displays available functions.

  • Page 53: Options Menu

    Options menu OPTION In Photo view, some optional menus are available by pressing the button. 1. Display Options menu (Options menu is also available in Menu.) OPTION Options menu 2. Select the item Select the desired menu using and press (Slideshow settings) Options menu...

  • Page 54: Using Slideshow

    Using slideshow 1. Display Slideshow settings Slideshow settings 2. Adjust items Select the item by and adjust the settings using Picture quality may deteriorate depending on the slideshow settings. ● Picture setting may not work depending on the slideshow settings. ●...

  • Page 55: Slideshow Settings

    Slideshow settings Transition effect (Off/Fade in/Dissolve/Motion/Random) Select the Transition effect shown between photos. Auto makeup (On/Off) Detects a face in the photo, checks the luminance, and then retouches the enhanced image. Display interval (Long/Normal/Short) Sets the time each image is displayed in the Slideshow mode. Repeat playback (On/Off) Turn the Slideshow Repeat (cycle) function on or off.

  • Page 56: Videos

    Videos Viewing Videos 1. Display Apps list APPS APPS list 2. Display DLNA server DLNA server Select using and press 3. Select server (Available DLNA servers are displayed) Select desired server using from DLNA server list and press 4. Select video (Thumbnails and contents are displayed) Select desired content using from file list and press 5.

  • Page 57: Video View

    Video view ■ Thumbnail view INFO Information panel (File name, Date, Size, etc.) Information differs depending on selected data. ● ■ Playback screen INFO Display/hide Guide and Banner Movie banner: Displays current Video status (Drive type, Date and time or File name and Elapsed time.) Navigation Guide: Displays available functions.

  • Page 58: Options Menu

    Options menu OPTION In Video view, some optional menus are available by pressing the button. 1. Display Options menu (Options menu is also available in Menu.) OPTION Options menu 2. Select the item Select the desired menu using and press (Video options) ●...

  • Page 59: Music

    Music Playing Music 1. Display Apps list APPS APPS list 2. Display DLNA server DLNA server Select using and press 3. Select server (Available DLNA servers are displayed) Select desired server using from DLNA server list and press 4. Select music (Thumbnails and contents are displayed) Select desired content using from file list and press 5.

  • Page 60: Music View

    Music view ■ Thumbnail view INFO Information panel (File name, Date, Size, etc.) Information differs depending on selected data. ● ■ Playback screen INFO Display/hide Guide and Banner Music Guide: Displays current Music status (Artist name/Album name/Song name, Elapsed time) Navigation Guide: Displays available functions.

  • Page 61: Options Menu

    Options menu OPTION In Music view, some optional menus are available by pressing the button. 1. Display Options menu (Options menu is also available in Menu.) OPTION Options menu 2. Select the item Select the desired menu using and press (Music options) ●...

  • Page 62: Media Player

    Media player Get started Information You can view still and motion images and play music saved on a USB flash memory. ■ USB flash memory When you use a USB device, insert straight in and pull straight out. ● Media player only supports USB Mass storage class devices. ●...

  • Page 63: Media Warning Messages

    Media warning messages Message Meaning No media. Please insert a USB The device is not inserted. ● storage device. No media. Device removed. The device is removed. ● No photos/No movies/No music files The device has no data or this ●...

  • Page 64: File Sharing

    File sharing ■ Viewing from Network device You can select and play movies, photos and music files on Network Devices as USB Devices connected to the TV with Media player. For more information about settings, refer to the page below. ●...

  • Page 65: Notice

    Notice The picture may not appear correctly on this TV depending on the ● recording equipment used. When there are many files and folders, operation may take time to ● complete or some files may not be displayed or playable. Depending on how you create the files and the structure of folders, the ●...

  • Page 66: Photos

    Photos Viewing Photos 1. Insert Media / Prepare Network devices to share the files 2. Display Media player MEDIA PLAYER Media player You can also access from Apps list. 3. Select the device in Drive select (Displays connected drive) Select the drive using and press The network device already connected to the TV is also displayed.

  • Page 67: Photo View

    Photo View ■ Thumbnail view Display Slideshow settings Display Sort Drive select Display Display Media select INFO Information panel (File name, Date, Size, etc.) Information differs depending on selected data. ● Displays function guide for each color button on the bottom of the screen. ●...

  • Page 68: Sort The Photos

    Sort the photos 1. Display Sort select menu (Folders/Sort by date/Sort by month) Sort select menu 2. Select the sort type Select the type using and press 3. Displayed each screen Folders: Ascending order of numeric/alphabetical Sort by month: Ascending order of the month Sort by date: Ascending order of the day - 68 -...

  • Page 69: Options Menu

    Options menu OPTION In Photo view, some optional menus are available by pressing the button. 1. Display Options menu (Options menu is also available in Menu.) OPTION Options menu 2. Select the item Select the desired menu using and press (Slideshow settings/Thumbnails size) Options menu...

  • Page 70: Thumbnails Size

    Thumbnails size To change the number of photos on a thumbnail screen at a time. - 70 -...

  • Page 71: Using Slideshow

    Using slideshow 1. Display Slideshow settings Slideshow settings 2. Adjust items Select the item by and adjust the settings using Picture quality may deteriorate depending on the slideshow settings. ● Picture setting may not work depending on the slideshow settings. ●...

  • Page 72: Slideshow Settings

    Slideshow settings Frame (Off/Array/Collage/Drift (with calendar)/Drift/Gallery (with calendar)/ Gallery/Cinema) Select the Frame. Photo effect (Off/Sepia/Gray scale) Select the display effect. Transition effect (Off/Fade in/Dissolve/Motion/Random) Select the Transition effect shown between photos. Auto makeup (On/Off) Detects a face in the photo, checks the luminance, and then retouches the enhanced image.
  • Page 73 Soundtrack settings (Off/Music 1/Music 2/Music 3/Music 4/Music 5/User selected/Auto) Select the music. User selected: Plays the soundtrack registered in the Soundtrack settings menu. Auto: Plays the songs on the USB flash memory. - 73 -...

  • Page 74: Soundtrack Settings

    Soundtrack settings You can register the favorite songs as soundtracks 1. Select Soundtrack settings Slideshow settings using 2. Select User selected using 3. Displays Soundtrack popup menu, then select the desired song with and press to register This song: Register current music All songs in folder: Register the music in a folder Picture setting may not work depending on the slideshow settings.

  • Page 75: Videos

    Videos Viewing Videos 1. Insert Media / Prepare Network devices to share the files 2. Display Media player MEDIA PLAYER Media player You can also access from Apps list. 3. Select the device in Drive select (Displays connected drive) Select the drive using and press The network device already connected to the TV is also displayed.

  • Page 76: Video View

    Video view ■ Thumbnail view Play the video Display Drive select Display Media select INFO Information panel (File name, Date, Size, etc.) Information differs depending on selected data. ● Displays function guide for each color button on the bottom of the screen. ●...

  • Page 77: Options Menu

    Options menu OPTION In Video view, some optional menus are available by pressing the button. 1. Display Options menu (Options menu is also available in Menu.) OPTION Options menu 2. Select the item Select the desired menu using and press (Video options) ●...

  • Page 78: Music

    Music Playing Music 1. Insert Media / Prepare Network devices to share the files 2. Display Media player MEDIA PLAYER Media player You can also access from Apps list. 3. Select the device in Drive select (Displays connected drive) Select the drive using and press The network device already connected to the TV is also displayed.

  • Page 79: Music View

    Music view ■ Thumbnail view Play folder Display Drive select Display Media select INFO Information panel (File name, Date, Size, etc.) Information differs depending on selected data. ● Displays function guide for each color button on the bottom of the screen. ●...

  • Page 80: Options Menu

    Options menu OPTION In Music view, some optional menus are available by pressing the button. 1. Display Options menu (Options menu is also available in Menu.) OPTION Options menu 2. Select the item Select the desired menu using and press (Music options) ●...

  • Page 81: Convenience Features

    Convenience features Eco navigation Eco navigation This setting allows you to set the TV to the most suitable energy-saving mode automatically. 1. Select Eco navigation MENU Menu Setup Eco navigation > > 2. Press Set to ECO Optimizes the TV’s various modes to save energy. Note: The TV’s brightness will adjust and adapt as the room lighting changes.

  • Page 82: Timer

    Timer Setting the menu The TV can automatically turn On/Off at a designated date and time. 1. Display the menu MENU Menu 2. Select Timer Select desired menu using from menu bar and press 3. Select the item and adjust Select desired item using and adjust with Set On/Off timer.

  • Page 83: Parental Control

    Parental control Setting the menu Locks specified channels or shows to prevent children from watching inappropriate content. You will be asked to enter your password each time you display the Lock menu. Set Custom in Mode to specify Channel, Game Program settings.

  • Page 84: Password Setting

    Password setting You need to enter the password when you access locked channels or inputs. (Input your 4-digit password) If it is your first time entering the password, enter the password twice in ● order to register it. Make a note of your password. Do not forget it. (If you have forgotten ●...

  • Page 85: Parental Control Ratings

    Parental control ratings “V-chip” technology enables you to lock channels or shows according to standard ratings set by the entertainment industry. ■ U.S. MOVIE RATINGS (MPAA) Not Rated. All children and General Audience. Parental Guidance suggested. PG-13 Parental Guidance for children under 13. Restricted Viewing, parental guidance is suggested for children under 17.
  • Page 86 ■ CANADIAN FRENCH RATINGS (C. F. L. R.) Exempt programming. General programming. 8 ans+ Not recommended for young children. 13 ans+ Not recommended for ages under 13. 16 ans+ Not recommended for ages under 16. 18 ans+ Programming restricted to adults. ■...

  • Page 87: Closed Caption

    Closed Caption Setting the menu The television includes a built-in decoder that is capable of providing a text display of the audio. The program being viewed must be transmitting the Closed Caption (CC) information. The settings are “Analog” or “Digital” depending on the broadcaster. ●...

  • Page 88: Closed Caption Notice

    Closed Caption notice For viewing the CC of digital broadcasting, set the aspect to Full (If viewing ● with H-FILL, JUST, ZOOM or 4:3, characters might be cut off). The CC can be displayed on the TV only when the receiver (such as a ●...

  • Page 89: Viera Link ™ "Hdavi Control

    Simultaneously control all Panasonic “HDAVI Control” equipped components using one button on the TV remote. Enjoy additional HDMI Inter-Operability with compatible Panasonic products. This TV supports “HDAVI Control 5” function. Connections to equipment (Blu-ray Disc player, DVD recorder, HD Camcorder, Home Theater System, Amplifier, etc.) with HDMI cables enables VIERA Link controls.

  • Page 90: Connecting Note

    For more details on the external equipment’s connections, please refer to ● the operating manual for the equipment. HDMI connections to some Panasonic equipment allow you to interface automatically. This function may not work normally depending on the equipment ●...
  • Page 91 If connection (or setting) of equipment compatible with HDAVI control is changed, switch the power of this unit Off and On again while the power of all equipment is On (so that the unit can correctly recognize the connected equipment) and check that the connected equipment playback operates. - 91 -...

  • Page 92: Viera Link Connections

    VIERA Link connections ■ Connecting Blu-ray Disc player/DVD Recorder Connect the HDMI terminal of this TV to the DVD recorder with VIERA Link function using a fully wired HDMI cable. You can use any HDMI terminal on this TV. ● TV (HDMI) HDMI cable DVD recorder with VIERA Link function...
  • Page 93 TV (HDMI) TV (DIGITAL AUDIO OUT) HDMI cable Optical cable Home theater system with VIERA Link function AV amp with VIERA Link function DVD recorder with VIERA Link function ■ Connecting an HD Camcorder/Digital camera Press INPUT and select an available HDMI terminal, then connect the HD camcorder/Digital camera with VIERA Link function to this input with fully wired HDMI/mini HDMI cable.

  • Page 94: Viera Link Settings

    VIERA Link settings VIERA To use all VIERA Link functions: After everything is connected, set Link to On in VIERA Link settings menu. Some features are disabled depending on the “HDAVI Control” version of the equipment. 1. Display the menu MENU Menu >...

  • Page 95: Viera Link Settings Feature

    When Yes is selected and the TV is turned off, all connected VIERA Link compatible equipment is also automatically turned off. A Panasonic DVD Recorder will not turn off if it is still in Rec mode. ● The TV remains on even if the VIERA Link compatible equipment is turned ●...
  • Page 96 ■ Automatic lip-sync function Minimizes time delay between the picture and audio when you connect to a Panasonic theater system or Amplifier. - 96 -...

  • Page 97: Viera Link

    VIERA Link Some features are disabled depending on the “HDAVI Control” version of the equipment. 1. Display the VIERA Link menu APPS APPS list 2. Select the item and set (VIERA Link control/Speaker output/Back to Select the desired menu using and set with Items in the VIERA Link menu may be grayed out if no compatible ●...

  • Page 98: Viera Link Menu

    Speaker control You can select the Home theater or TV speakers for audio output. Control the theater speakers with the TV remote control. This function is available only when a Panasonic Amplifier or Player theater is connected. 1. Select Speaker output using 2.
  • Page 99 ■ Back to TV Returns the input selection of the device selected with the VIERA Link Control to the TV input. 1. Select Back to TV using and press - 99 -...

  • Page 100: Using Voice Guidance

    Using Voice guidance Voice guidance This function provides a useful audio readout of basic features. 1. Set Voice guidance to On MENU Menu > Sound > Voice guidance settings > Voice guidance Select the menu using and press Then, switch to On using and press 2.

  • Page 101: Control By Smartphone, Etc

    TV Remote TV Remote App settings Select desired menu using 3. Set the item Switch to On using This function is subject to change without notice. ● For more details please visit the site below: http://panasonic.net/viera/support (English only) - 101 -...

  • Page 102: Using Usb Keyboard

    Using USB Keyboard Keyboard Keyboards requiring the drivers are not supported. ■ To select the language type for the keyboard MENU Menu Setup System Keyboard type > > > ■ Key map Some of the keys of USB keyboards may correspond to the operation of the remote control.

  • Page 103: All Settings

    All settings How to use Setting the menu Various menus allow you to set the picture, sound, and other functions. Some menus are grayed out depending on the input signal or condition. ● Zoom adjustments (e.g. will be grayed out if the aspect is not set to ZOOM.) 1.

  • Page 104: Picture

    Picture Basic settings Adjust the image or picture quality. MENU Menu > Picture Picture mode (Vivid/Standard/Home theater/Cinema/Custom) Select from preset picture modes for optimal viewing. Mode is saved separately for each input. Back light Adjusts backlight’s luminance (light intensity). Contrast, Brightness, Color, Tint, Sharpness Adjusts the color, brightness, etc.
  • Page 105 C.A.T.S. (On/Off) Contrast Automatic Tracking System (C.A.T.S.) adjusts the screen brightness and contrast according to the room’s ambient light conditions. This ECO feature automatically dims the brightness of the screen when the room lighting is lowered. C.A.T.S. features a built-in delay when the lighting conditions change.

  • Page 106: Pro Settings

    > Picture > Pro settings Contrast A.I. (Custom/Auto/Off) Automatically controls contrast according to the images. Auto is Panasonic setting. Contrast A.I. setting Contrast A.I. is set to Custom, Adjust the detail of contrast control setting. If this menu is enabled.
  • Page 107 Color detail adjustment Red, Green, Blue hue (+/-50) Adjusts the red/green/blue hue between light, pastel and vivid. Red, Green, Blue saturation (+/-50) Adjusts the difference of the red/green/blue color against its own brightness. Red, Green, Blue luminance (+/-50) Adjusts the luminance of red/green/blue areas. Reset to defaults Resets Color detail adjustment...

  • Page 108: Advanced Picture

    Advanced picture MENU Menu > Picture > Advanced picture (For 55 ”/60 ” only) Game mode (On/Off) Optimizes the TV image for fast response signal when playing video games. Not available in TV mode. ● 3:2 pulldown (On/Off/Auto) Reduces judder in film-based content by transforming 24 fps to 30 fps (non- HDMI).
  • Page 109 HDMI/DVI RGB range (Auto/Standard (16-235)/Nonstandard) Prevents the blown out highlights and blocked up shadows when a wide- range signal is received. Selects between standard RGB range (16-235 bits) or non compliance (0-255 bits). Auto: Switches the RGB range (Standard (16-235)/Nonstandard) depending on the HDMI signal information.

  • Page 110: Screen Settings

    Screen settings MENU Menu > Picture > Screen settings Screen format SD signal: Full → JUST → 4:3 → ZOOM HD signal: Full → JUST → 4:3 → ZOOM → H-FILL → SIDECUT JUST → SIDECUT ZOOM Changes the format (aspect ratio). Lets you choose the aspect depending on the format of received signal. Overscan (On/Off) Selects the screen area displaying the image for FULL aspect. Enlarges the image to hide the edge of the image.
  • Page 111 Zoom adjustments Adjusts vertical position and size when FORMAT setting is set to JUST or ZOOM. JUST: V-size max is 3 ZOOM: V-size max is 15 Screen display (On/Off) Turns the screen off when you select. The sound is active even if the screen turns off. ●...

  • Page 112: Other Settings

    Other settings Copy adjustments You can copy the selected Cinema or Custom settings and apply them to all or other input. Settings are basic picture settings and Pro settings. Reset to defaults Resets all picture adjustments to factory default settings except for advanced settings.

  • Page 113: Sound

    Sound Basic settings Adjust audio quality. MENU Menu > Sound Sound mode (Standard/Music/Speech/User) Select your favorite sound mode. The selected mode affects all input signals. ● Standard: Provides the suitable sound quality for all types of scenes. Music: Improves sound quality for watching music videos, etc. Speech: Improves sound quality for watching news, drama, etc.
  • Page 114 Equalizer (150Hz/250Hz/500Hz/1kHz/2kHz/4kHz/8kHz/12kHz/Reset to defaults) Adjusts the frequency level to suit your favorite sound quality. This function is available when Sound mode is set to User. ● Select the frequency and change the frequency level by using the cursor ● button. To enhance the bass sound, raise the level of the lower frequency.

  • Page 115: Advanced Settings

    Advanced settings MENU Menu > Sound Surround (On/Off) Enhances audio L/R response when listening to stereo. Ideal for music and action movies. Gray-out when using Home Theater. ● TV speakers (On/Off) Enables the TV’s built-in speakers. Switch to Off when using external speakers. A.I.
  • Page 116 Preferred audio type (Main Audio/Hearing Impaired/Visually Impaired) Allows setting of the accessible audio format when its broadcast and the language setting matches. Digital audio out selection (Auto/PCM) Selects the initial setting for digital audio output signal from DIGITAL AUDIO OUT and HDMI 2 (ARC function) terminals. Auto: Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Digital and HE-AAC multi-channel are output as Dolby Digital Bit stream.

  • Page 117: Voice Guidance Settings

    Voice guidance settings Settings for using voice guidance. MENU Menu > Sound > Voice guidance settings Voice guidance (On/Off) Enables voice guidance of the basic features (Channel banner and input source). Speed (Fast/Normal/Slow) Adjust the readout speed of the voice guidance. Volume (High/Mid/Low) Selects the volume for voice guidance.

  • Page 118: Network

    Network Network settings MENU Menu Network > Network connection Connects the TV to the home network. Searches for wireless network or establishes wired connection. Follow the directions on the screen to complete the network settings. Network status Tests the connection between the TV to the local router and the Internet. Displays Current settings and status screen.
  • Page 119 TV Remote App settings Sets a network-based remote control. TV Remote (On/Off) Enables to control the TV from the network equipment (smartphone, etc.). Set to On to enable the settings below. ● Device to upload contents Selects device to upload contents from the network equipment (smartphone, etc.).
  • Page 120 Software update Check if software (firmware) update for the TV is available. Press OK to start the Software update screen. And follow directions on the screen. Clock first. ● New software notice (On/Off) Selects whether or not to display a notification message when a software (firmware) update is available for download.

  • Page 121: Timer

    Timer Sleep (Off timer) MENU Menu > Timer > Sleep Sleep (minutes) (Off/15 minutes/30 minutes/60 minutes/90 minutes) Selects how long the TV stays on before it automatically turns off. - 121 -...

  • Page 122: Timer (On/Off Timer)

    Timer (On/Off timer) MENU Menu > Timer > Timer Timer set (On/Off) Enables or disables the Timer. Inputs Sets which input will be selected when the TV turns on. Channel Sets the channel to display when the TV turns on. Sets the day when the TV turns on.

  • Page 123: Clock Settings

    Clock settings MENU Menu > Timer > Clock Mode (Auto/Manual) Sets the date and time manually or automatically via Internet connection. Date, Time (Year/Month/Day/Hour/Minute) Set current date or time. Time zone (EST/CST/MST/PST/AKST/HST/NST/AST) Selects your time zone, to enable correct automatic date and time settings. (On/Off) Selects if Daylight Saving Time is currently observed.

  • Page 124: Auto Turn Off Settings

    Auto turn off settings MENU Menu > Timer No activity for 4 hours (Power TV off/Stay on) To conserve energy, the TV automatically turns off when no operation of remote and side panel key continues for more than 4 hours. Not in use when “On/Off Timer”...

  • Page 125: Setup

    Setup Eco navigation MENU Menu > Setup > Eco navigation Set to ECO Sets the TV to the most suitable energy-saving mode automatically. Optimizes the TV’s various modes to save energy. Note: The TV’s brightness will adjust and adapt as the room lighting changes. ●...

  • Page 126: Usb Device Setup

    USB device setup MENU Menu > Setup > USB device setup Remove USB device safely to prevent the damage of data or device. - 126 -...

  • Page 127: Parental Control

    Parental control MENU Menu > Setup > Parental control Change password Create a new password. Input the new 4-digit password twice. (Convenience features > Parental control > Password setting) Mode (Off/All/Custom) Locks (All) or Unlocks (Off) all channels, programs or inputs. For Custom, locks specified inputs of Channel, Game and Program.
  • Page 128 Set each rating level (MPAA, U.S.TV, C.E.L.R., C.F.L.R.) MPAA Selects U.S. movie ratings to lock. U.S.TV U.S. TV program ratings. C.E.L.R. Canadian English ratings. C.F.L.R. Canadian French ratings. DRRT This television is designed to support the “Downloadable U.S. Region Rating System” when available. (Currently available only in U.S.A.) - 128 -...

  • Page 129: Antenna/Cable Setup

    ANTENNA/Cable setup MENU Menu > Setup > ANTENNA/Cable setup ANTENNA/Cable signal (Cable/Antenna) Selects signal source connected directly to the ANTENNA/Cable In terminal. Note: When using a Cable or Satellite box, it is recommended to connect the box ● to an AV IN terminal and skip this setting. Channel surf mode (All/Favorite/Digital only/Analog only) Sets the mode to select the channel with the Channel up/down button.
  • Page 130 Cancel: Cancel the changes. Signal meter Check the signal strength if interference is found or freezing occurs on a digital image. If the signal is weak, check the antenna. ● If you cannot figure out the problem, consult your local dealer. ●...

  • Page 131: Language Settings

    Language settings MENU Menu > Setup > Language Menus language (English/Español/Français) Selects the screen menu language. Preferred SAP language (English/Spanish/French) Selects the preferred language for hearing or visually impaired, if offered during digital broadcast Note: Preferred language takes precedence over preferred audio type. (Available ●...

  • Page 132: Display Customization

    Display customization MENU Menu > Setup > Display customization OSD color (Jet black/Pale gray/Organic brown/Sand beige) Selects your favorite on-screen display color. Input labels Selects the terminal and label of the external equipment. Devices connected to external input terminals can be labeled for easier identification during the input selection.

  • Page 133: Closed Caption

    Closed Caption MENU Menu > Setup > Display customization > Closed Caption Mode (CC on mute/On/Off) To display Closed Captions. CC on mute: To display Closed Captions when the audio is muted. (When not using, select Off). Analog (CC1-4/T1-4) Choose the Closed Caption service of Analog broadcasting. CC1-4: Information related to pictures (Appears at the bottom of the screen) T1-4:...
  • Page 134 Foreground opacity Select the opacity of text Background Select the color of text box Background opacity Select the opacity of text box Outline Select the outline color of text (Identify the setting options on the screen). Reset to defaults Resets all Closed Caption settings to factory default settings. - 134 -...

  • Page 135: Viera Link Settings

    VIERA Link settings MENU Menu > Setup > VIERA Link settings VIERA Link (On/Off) To use all VIERA Link functions, set to On after everything is connected. Power on link (Yes/No) Yes: The TV is turned on automatically and switches to the appropriate HDMI input whenever VIERA Link compatible equipment is initially turned on and the Play mode is selected.

  • Page 136: System Settings

    System settings MENU Menu > Setup > System Keyboard type (U.S./Canadian French/Canadian multilingual std./Spanish(Latin America)/Spanish (Spain)) Selects the country/region of the keyboard connected to this TV. Factory defaults Clears all TV settings and memory to factory defaults. License Displays the software license information. - 136 -...

  • Page 137: Other Settings

    Other settings MENU Menu > Setup > Other settings Power save (Saving/Standard) Reduces screen brightness to lower power consumption. Eye-friendly for viewing in a dark room. - 137 -...

  • Page 138: Support / Faq

    Support / FAQ Help menu Using Help menu The TV’s built-in self-help resources. 1. Display the menu MENU Menu 2. Select Help from menu bar Select desired menu using from menu bar and press 3. Select the Help menu Select desired menu using and press (eHELP/TV Self-test/Version/Device information)

  • Page 139: Faq

    Picture - Viewing ■ Frequently Asked Questions For updated information, please visit Panasonic web site. How do I view the picture from devices such as: Cable/Satellite box, game console, Blu-ray or DVD player? Press the INPUT button on the remote to select the correct input source.

  • Page 140: Picture - Snowy / None

    Picture - Snowy / none Why is there no picture or just a blue, black or snowy screen being displayed? Press MENU and select Help. Then select Self-test. If the test picture ● displays correctly, then the problem is with the external device (ex. Cable box, DVD player, etc.) or its connection to the TV.

  • Page 141: Picture - Distortion

    Picture - Distortion The picture is distorted after selecting the “AV” input. What should I do? Ensure that the device is connected correctly to the TV’s Video/ ● Component green connector. If using VIDEO or COMPONENT: ● Press INPUT , scroll to AV, press to select Video or Component.

  • Page 142: Picture - Continue

    Picture - Continue Why is there a black box on the screen? Check the settings of Closed Caption (CC). ● Why do some small spots on the screen remain bright or dark? The panel is made up of a few million pixels and is produced with ●...

  • Page 143: Sound - None

    ● pressing the button on the remote control. If the TV is connected to a Panasonic Home Theater via HDMI cable, then ● check VIERA Link controls. If the TV is connected to a Home Theater via optical cable, then: Check ●...

  • Page 144: Sound - Unusual

    Sound - Unusual Why is the sound unusual, distorted, low volume or in another language? Check that the correct (Secondary Audio Program) is selected by ● pressing the button on the remote control. Check that all connections of external equipment connected to the TV are ●...

  • Page 145: Networking

    1. You need a broadband (high speed) Internet service with a speed of no less than 1.5 Mbps. 2. Connect the TV to the Internet through your router by an Ethernet cable or a Panasonic Wireless LAN (built-in). 3. Start Network connection wizard, then follow the directions on the screen to connect.

  • Page 146: Software Update

    Software update How do I check for the latest software (firmware) version for my TV? In the main menu, select Network. Select Software update. The current ● version and latest version software will be displayed. If software update is grayed out, the TV is not connected to the Internet. If a newer version is available, update your TV.

  • Page 147: Voice Guidance

    Voice guidance How does the voice guidance feature work? This function provides you with useful voice guidance for basic features. ● For more information about settings or operation of voice guidance, please ● refer to the page below. Convenience features > Using Voice guidance - 147 -...

  • Page 148: Eco Navigation

    Eco navigation Why does my picture look dim and/or sometimes changes brightness levels? This TV is equipped with a money saving feature called Eco Navigation. ● The TV automatically dims the brightness to save energy. It also puts the picture in “Standard” mode and enables the C.A.T.S. feature so it will adjust the picture brightness automatically depending on the rooms ambient lighting conditions.

  • Page 149: Other

    Other What is the easiest and best way to connect a High-Definition Cable or Satellite box to the TV? Use an HDMI cable. It carries both digital video and audio signal in HD. ● HDMI cable is the only cable needed to connect an HD device to the TV. Why does the button not display Closed Caption? Check if the setting is turned On or CC on mute.

  • Page 150: Menu - Gray-Out Or Missing Items

    Menu - Gray-out or missing items Why the Antenna/Cable option or available inputs are not listed in the Input select menu? When you label an input as Not used, then it will be hidden from the Input ● select menu. To make the input visible again: –...

  • Page 151: Reset To Factory Default

    Reset to factory default How do I reset my TV to all factory defaults and settings? Setup and then select System. Highlight In the main menu, select ● Factory defaults and press Enter your password (if locked). Confirmation message will be displayed. Follow the directions on screen to reset the TV to its original factory defaults.

  • Page 152: Information

    Information Data information ■ Supported Data format for Media player (USB flash memory)/DLNA Media Compatible format Photo JPEG files (DCF and EXIF standards) ● Sub-sampling - 4:4:4, 4:2:2 and 4:2:0 Image resolution - 8 x 8 to 30,719 x 17,279 pixels Videos MP4 files ●...
  • Page 153 Music MP3 files (MP3) ● M4A files (AAC) ● – Copy-protected files cannot be played back. FLAC files (FLAC) ● WAV files (LPCM) ● : for Media player only ■ Supported Subtitles formats ● MicroDVD, SubRip, TMPlayer (.srt, .sub, .txt) The video file and subtitles text file are inside the same folder, and the file ●...
  • Page 154 Care and Cleaning Display panel First, unplug the Power cord plug from the wall outlet. ■ Display panel The front of the display panel has been specially treated. Wipe the panel surface gently using only a cleaning cloth or a soft, lint-free cloth. If the surface is particularly dirty, after cleaning up the dust, soak a soft, ●...
  • Page 155 Cabinet First, unplug the Power cord plug from the wall outlet. ■ Cabinet If the cabinet becomes dirty, wipe it with a soft, dry cloth. If the cabinet is particularly dirty, soak the cloth in a weak mild liquid dish ●...
  • Page 156 Pedestal / Power cord First, unplug the Power cord plug from the wall outlet. ■ Pedestal Cleaning Wipe the surfaces with a soft, dry cloth. If the unit is particularly dirty, clean ● it using a cloth soaked with water to which a small amount of mild liquid dish soap has been added and then wipe with a dry cloth.
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