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  • Page 1 TC-32ES600C TC-40ES600C TC-49ES600C HELP English...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Using Home Screen my Home Screen • Features • How to use • Settings Using APPS list • Features • How to use • Settings • My App Watching TV Cable / Satellite / Fiber Optic box • Initial setting Antenna / Cable service without a box •...
  • Page 3 For best audio • Sound mode • 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 •...
  • Page 4 • Video view • Options menu Music • Playing Music • Music view • Options menu Media player Get started • Information • Media warning messages • File sharing • Notice Photos • Viewing Photos • Photo view • Sort the photos •...
  • Page 5 Convenience features Timer • Setting the menu Parental control • Setting the menu • Password setting • Parental control ratings Closed Caption • Setting the menu • Closed Caption notices VIERA Link ™ “HDAVI Control ™” • Basic feature • Connecting note •...
  • Page 6 • Screen settings • Other settings Sound • Basic settings • Advanced settings Network • Network settings Timer • Sleep (Off timer) • Clock settings • Auto turn off settings Setup • MY APP setting • USB device setup • Parental control •...
  • Page 7 • Sound - Unusual • Networking • Software update • Other • Menu - Gray-out or missing items • Reset to factory defaults Information • Detailed information • Data information Care and Cleaning • Display panel • Cabinet • Pedestal / Power cord Press the Remote control button INFO Letters in box : Remote control button...

  • Page 8: Using Home Screen

    Using 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 Home Screen (Full Screen TV, Various Home Screen, etc.)

  • 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 with 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. ●...
  • Page 11 ■ Search You can search for content from various sources. 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 content, network content, Media Player, etc. from Apps list (applications list). 1. Display APPS list with 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 with 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: My App

    My App You can assign your favorite application to MY APP of the TV’s remote control. After setting, you can easily start the application only by pressing APP. The internet video service is assigned at the factory setting. ● Only one application can be assigned to APP.

  • Page 16: 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. HDMI will provide the best HD picture ● 2. Change INPUT INPUT Press the INPUT button to select the proper connection.

  • Page 17: 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 18: 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 → - 18 -...

  • Page 19: 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 20: Closed Caption

    Closed Caption ■ Viewing with Closed Caption Switches the Closed Caption mode. (On mute / Off) 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 21: 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 22: 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 23: 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 24: Example Of Av Connections

    Example of AV connections External equipment and cables shown are not supplied with this TV. ■ 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.
  • Page 25 ■ Connecting to the COMPONENT input Recommended to use this connection, if the connected equipment has the Component terminal only. COMPONENT IN Component cable COMPONENT OUT AV Equipment (e.g. Blu-ray Disc player) ■ Connecting to the VIDEO input (For SD (Standard Definition) only) COMPOSITE IN VIDEO cable...

  • Page 26: 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 27: Hdmi Connection Caution

    HDMI connection caution Audio settings can be made on HDMI audio format HDMI input in the ● Sound menu. All settings > Sound If the connected device has an aspect adjustment function, set the aspect ● ratio to “16:9”. The HDMI connectors are “type A”. ●...

  • Page 28: 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 Input signal Component HDMI 480/60i ○ ○ 480/60p ○ ○ 720/60p ○ ○...

  • Page 29: For Best Picture

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

  • Page 30: 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 31: 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 For screen format settings ●...

  • Page 32: 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 33 ■ 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 34: 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 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 Audio (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 ●...

  • Page 37: Network Services

    Network services Connect to network Network connections 1. Contact your broadband Internet service provider To 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. ●...

  • Page 38: Network Connection Types

    Network connection types ■ 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. You can simply connect the TV directly to the equipment with a LAN crossover cable.
  • Page 39 ■ Wired connection (Directly connected) If you are not using the network for connecting anything else but the TV, you can just connect the TV directly to the Cable/DSL Ethernet modem with LAN (Ethernet) cable. TV (Ethernet port) LAN (Ethernet) cable Modem - 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 Select Network 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...

  • 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 Displays the terms of service. 1. Select my Home Cloud settings using and press 2. Select Notices. 3. Follow directions on the screen. - 42 -...

  • 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 Enables to control the TV from the network equipment (smartphone, etc.). Set to to enable the settings below. ●...

  • Page 45: Network Link

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

  • Page 46: File Sharing Settings

    File sharing settings ■ Network device list You can select and play movies, photos and music files on Network Devices with Media player. 1. Select File sharing settings 2. Select Network device list Display connected network devices. 3. Select desired network device and press 4.

  • Page 47: Mirroring Settings

    Mirroring settings 1. Select Mirroring settings using and press 2. Select the item and set. ■ Easy Mirroring Enables starting the mirroring function from the other devices (smartphone, etc.) without operating the TV. Easy Mirroring 1. Select using and press 2.

  • Page 48: Software Update

    Software update 1. Select Software update using and press 2. Press to start the Software update screen 3. Follow directions on the screen Make sure to set this TV’s Clock before the update starts. ● - 48 -...

  • Page 49: 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 with - 49 -...

  • Page 50: How To Use

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

  • Page 51: Home Network "Dlna

    Home network “DLNA” Get started 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. It allows you to share photos, videos and music stored in the DLNA Certified media server (for example, PC) connected to your home network, and enjoy the contents on the TV screen.

  • Page 52: Photos

    Photos Viewing Photos 1. Display APPS list with APPS. 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 53: 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 54: Options Menu

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

  • Page 55: 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 56: Slideshow Settings

    Slideshow settings Transition effect (Off/Fade in/Dissolve/Motion/Random) Selects the Transition effect shown between photos. 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. Soundtrack settings (Off/Music 1/Music 2/Music 3/Music 4/Music Select the music.

  • Page 57: Videos

    Videos Viewing Videos 1. Display APPS list with APPS. 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 58: 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 59: Options Menu

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

  • Page 60: Playing Music

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

  • Page 61: 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 62: Options Menu

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

  • Page 63: Media Player

    Media player Get started Information You can view still and motion images and play music saved on a USB flash memory. (Example) ■ 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 64: 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 65: File Sharing

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

  • Page 66: 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 67: 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 68: Photo View

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

  • Page 69: 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 date: Ascending order of the day Sort by month: Ascending order of the month...

  • Page 70: Options Menu

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

  • Page 71: Thumbnails Size

    Thumbnails size To change the number of photos on a thumbnail screen at a time. - 71 -...

  • Page 72: 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 73: Slideshow Settings

    Slideshow settings Transition effect (Off/Fade in/Dissolve/Motion/Random) Selects the Transition effect shown between photos. Photo size (Normal/ZOOM) Removes the black borders that are added according to the size of the photo being displayed. 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 74: Soundtrack Settings

    Soundtrack settings You can register the favorite songs as soundtracks. Soundtrack settings Slideshow settings 1. Select using User selected 2. Select using Soundtrack 3. Displays popup menu, then select the desired song with and press to register This song: Registers current music. All songs in folder: Registers the music in a folder.

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

  • Page 81: Convenience Features

    Convenience features Timer Setting the menu The TV can automatically turn Off at a designated of 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 Sleep timer.

  • Page 82: 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. Custom Mode to specify Channel, Game Program settings. 1.

  • Page 83: 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 84: 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 85 ■ 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 86: 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 87: Closed Caption Notices

    Closed Caption notices For viewing the CC of digital broadcasting, set the aspect to Full ● 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 88: 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 89: 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 90 If the 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.

  • Page 91: 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 92 ■ Connecting Home theater system/AV amp HDMI and Audio connection. Connect the HDMI terminal and DIGITAL AUDIO OUT to Home Theater System/AV amp with VIERA Link function using each fully wired HDMI cable and Optical audio cable. HDMI 2 is recommended. ●...
  • Page 93 ■ Connecting an HD Camcorder/Digital camera INPUT Press 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. TV (HDMI) HDMI / mini HDMI cable HD Camcorder with VIERA Link function LUMIX with VIERA Link function Individual HDMI equipment may require additional menu settings...

  • Page 94: Viera Link Settings

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

  • Page 95: Viera Link Settings Feature

    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: 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 97: 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...
  • Page 98 ■ 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 - 98 -...

  • Page 99: Control By Smartphone, Etc

    Control by Smartphone, etc. Smartphone remote You can use your smartphone as the TV’s remote control. 1. Select Network MENU Menu > Network 2. Select TV Remote TV Remote App settings Select desired menu using 3. Set the item Switch to using This function is subject to change without notice.

  • Page 100: Turn On The Tv Via Ip

    Turn on the TV via IP This function enables you to turn on the TV with control command by the PC etc. When you need to turn on the TV using this system, set Wake on LAN / ● Wireless LAN to On.

  • Page 101: Mirroring

    Mirroring You can watch and display images of other devices (smartphone, etc.) on the TV screen using a mirroring function. Smartphone, etc. 1. Display APPS list with APPS. 2. Select Mirroring and press 3. Follow the on-screen instructions. Pairing information of the device (smartphone, etc.) is registered once you ●...

  • 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. ● (e.g. Zoom adjustments 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. This function can be memorized respectively for input or TV mode. ●...
  • 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

    Pro settings Adjusts the picture mode in more detail. Picture mode Custom/Cinema first. MENU Menu Picture Pro settings > > W/B detail adjustment W/B high R, G, B (+/-50) Adjusts the white balance for light red/green/blue areas. W/B low R, G, B (+/-50) Adjusts the white balance for dark red/green/blue areas.

  • Page 107: Advanced Picture

    Advanced picture MENU Menu > Picture > Advanced picture 3:2 pulldown (Auto/On/Off) Reduces judder in film-based content by transforming 24 fps to 30 fps (non- HDMI). Available for interlaced content (480i or 1080i) via analog source. ● Black level (Light/Dark) Select Dark when details are washed out in dark areas of picture.

  • Page 108: 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.
  • Page 109 Screen display (On/Off) Turns the screen off when you select. The sound is active even if the screen turns off. ● Press any buttons to turn the screen on. ● This feature is effective in reducing power consumption when listening to ●...

  • Page 110: Other Settings

    Other settings Reset to defaults Resets all picture adjustments to factory default settings except for the advanced settings. - 110 -...

  • Page 111: Sound

    Sound Basic settings Adjusts audio quality. MENU Menu > Sound Sound mode (Standard/Music/Speech/User) Selects 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 112 Equalizer (150Hz/250Hz/500Hz/1kHz/2kHz/4kHz/8kHz/12kHz/Reset to defaults) Adjusts the frequency level to suit your favorite sound quality. Sound mode is set to User. This function is available when ● 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 113: 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 when using external speakers. A.I.
  • Page 114 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 Audio (Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus) and HE-AAC multi- channel are output as Dolby Digital Bitstream. MPEG is output as PCM. PCM: Digital output signal is fixed to PCM.

  • Page 115: 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 116 TV Remote App settings Sets a network-based remote control. Remote: (On/Off) Enables to control the TV from the network equipment (smartphone, etc.). Set to to enable the settings below. ● Wake on LAN / Wireless LAN: (On/Off) Turns on the TV via Ethernet using a wake-up message sent from a device within the home network.
  • Page 117 File sharing settings Network device list: You can select and play movies, photos and music files on Network Devices as USB Devices connected to the TV with Media player. Mirroring settings You can set the items for mirroring function. Easy Mirroring: (On/Off) Enables starting the mirroring function from the other devices...

  • Page 118: Timer

    Timer Sleep (Off timer) MENU Menu > Timer > Sleep Sleep (90 minutes/60 minutes/30 minutes/15 minutes/Off) Selects how long the TV stays on before it automatically turns off. - 118 -...

  • Page 119: Clock Settings

    Clock settings MENU Menu > Timer > Clock Mode (Auto/Manual) Sets the date and time manually or automatically via an Internet connection. Date, Time Sets 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 120: Auto Turn Off Settings

    Auto turn off settings MENU Menu > Timer No activity for 4 hours (Power TV off/Stay To conserve energy, the TV automatically turns off when no operation of remote and side panel key continues for more than 4 hours. Changing the default configuration may increase Annual Power ●...

  • Page 121: Setup

    Setup MY APP setting MENU Menu Setup MY APP setting > > MY APP setting Assigns your favorite application to MY APP of the TV’s remote control. - 121 -...

  • Page 122: Usb Device Setup

    USB device setup MENU Menu Setup USB device setup > > Remove USB device safely to prevent the damage of the data or device. - 122 -...

  • Page 123: Parental Control

    Parental control MENU Menu > Setup > Parental control Change password Creates a new password. Input the new 4-digit password twice. Mode (Custom/All/Off) Locks (All) or Unlocks (Off) all channels, programs or inputs. For Custom, locks specified inputs of Channel, Game and Program.
  • Page 124 Program Prohibits viewing of TV content based on the rating provided by the broadcasters. Mode (On/Off) Sets program lock status. “V-chip” technology enables restricted shows to lock according to TV ratings. Sets each rating level (MPAA, U.S.TV, C.E.L.R., C.F.L.R.). MPAA: Selects U.S.

  • Page 125: 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. 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/Analog only/Digital only)
  • Page 126 Manual program Changes the channel setting or channel display. Edit Edits these items. Caption: Changes the station identifier. (maximum 7 characters available) Favorite: favorite. Registers channels to the Favorite List from Add: Adds (Yes) or skips (No) channels Apply After the editing is completed, press to save the settings.

  • Page 127: 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 Preferred language takes precedence over the preferred audio type. ●...

  • Page 128: Display Customization

    Display customization MENU Menu > Setup > Display customization 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. When you label an input as used, then it will be hidden from the Input ●...

  • Page 129: Closed Caption

    Closed Caption MENU Menu Setup Display customization Closed Caption > > > Mode (CC on mute/On/Off) CC on mute: Displays Closed Captions when the audio is muted. (When not using, select Off.) Displays Closed Captions. 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 130 Digital setting Sets display settings in digital programs. Size: Selects the text size. Font: Selects the text font. Style: Selects the text style (Raised, Depressed, etc.). Foreground: Selects the color of text. Foreground opacity: Selects the opacity of text. Background: Selects the color of text box.

  • Page 131: Viera Link Settings

    VIERA Link settings MENU Menu > Setup > VIERA Link settings VIERA Link (On/Off) To use all VIERA Link functions, set to after everything is connected. Power on link (Yes/No) 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 132: 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. - 132 -...

  • Page 133: 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. - 133 -...

  • Page 134: 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 135: 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 136: 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 137: 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 Video or Component.

  • Page 138: Picture - Unusual

    Picture - Unusual Why the pictures from external equipment are unusual when the equipment is connected via HDMI? Check the HDMI cable is connected properly. ● Watching TV > Blu-ray, DVD, Game Console, etc. > Connecting and viewing Turn the TV and equipment off, then turn them on again. ●...

  • Page 139: 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 140: 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 141: 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 142: 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). Network connection 3. Start wizard, then follow the directions on the screen to connect.

  • Page 143: 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 144: 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. ● The HDMI cable is the only cable needed to connect an HD device to the Why does the button not display Closed Caption? CC on...

  • Page 145: 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 used, then it will be hidden from the Input ● select menu. To make the input visible again: Menu and select Setup.

  • Page 146: Reset To Factory Defaults

    Reset to factory defaults How do I reset my TV to all factory defaults and settings? In the main menu, select Setup and then select System. Highlight ● 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 147: Information

    Information Detailed information Support information about the application, optional devices, operation, etc. may be found on the following website. http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/tv/ (English only) - 147 -...

  • Page 148: Data Information

    Data information ■ Supported Photo format for Media player/DLNA 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 ■ Supported Video format for Media player/DLNA MP4 files ●...
  • Page 149 PS files ● Video codec: H.264 /MPEG1/MPEG2 Audio codec: AAC /Dolby Audio (Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus) /HE-AAC / LPCM/MPEG Audio/MP3 TS files ● Video codec: H.264/H.265 (HEVC)/MPEG1/MPEG2 Audio codec: AAC/Dolby Audio (Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus)/HE-AAC/MPEG Audio/MP3 : for Media player only ■...

  • Page 150: Care And Cleaning

    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 151: Cabinet

    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 152: Pedestal / Power Cord

    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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