Read first Before use • Licence Features • Home • Satellite TV • Easy Mirroring • Data Service Application • HEXA BOOST Home Home • Information • How to use • Pin to HOME • Option menu Live TV • How to use • Option Menu Apps • How to use • Option menu Devices • How to use • Option menu...
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• Off Timer • Energy saving functions • Adjusting time • Language External equipment • External connection • Watching external input • Operating with TV’s remote control • HDMI features • HDMI HDR Setting • Valid input signals For best picture • Viewing Mode • Aspect • Basic settings • Ambient Sensor • HDR Brightness Setting • Noise reduction settings • Advanced Settings • Option Settings...
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Teletext • Viewing Teletext • Teletext mode Tuning and editing channels • Setting menu • Favourites Edit • Channel List • Auto Tuning • Manual Tuning • Update Channel List • New Channel Message • Signal Condition • Add TV Signal Recording USB HDD setup • Preparations • Setting for USB HDD Recording current programme • One Touch Recording Timer Programming • Setting Timer Programming...
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Easy List View • Selecting file • Filtering files Mix Folder View • Selecting file • Filtering files • Sorting files Playback • Playback • Slideshow Settings • Video Setup • Audio output settings Recorded TV mode • Selecting content • Watching recorded TV • Grouping content • Deleting content • Chapter List • Audio output settings Other settings • USB Sharing Connected device...
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• Note DLNA • In-House streaming • Using DLNA Network connections • Internet connection • DLNA connection • Note Network settings • Network Connection • Custom - Wireless • Custom - Wired • Custom - Wireless Access Point • Network Status • TV Name • TV Remote App Settings • Network Link Settings • File Sharing Settings • Mirroring Settings • Software Update • New Software Message...
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• Playing music • Music Setup Supported format • Photo format • Video format • Music format Functions Mirroring • How to use • Mirroring Settings HEXA BOOST • HEXA BOOST VIERA Link “HDAVI Control™” • Summary of VIERA Link • Preparations • Easy playback • Power on Link • Power off Link • Standby Power Save • Intelligent Auto Standby • VIERA Link Control...
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Shipping Condition • Shipping Condition Updating the TV Software • Information • Auto update • Manual update Setting characters • Using Numeric buttons Keyboard • Keyboard Settings Setting menu • How to use Picture • Viewing Mode • Basic settings • Ambient Sensor • HDR Brightness Setting • Noise reduction settings • Advanced Settings • Option Settings • Screen Settings • Copy Adjustment...
Network • Network Connection • Network Status • TV Name • TV Remote App Settings • Network Link Settings • File Sharing Settings • Mirroring Settings • Other settings Timer • Off Timer • Timer Programming • Clock Settings • Auto Standby • No signal Power off Setup • Eco Navigation • USB Device Setup • Recording Setup • Child Lock • Tuning Menu...
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FAQs • Picture • Digital TV • Sound • HDMI • Network • Other • Detailed information Maintenance • Care and Cleaning - 10 -...
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How to use ■ Meaning of signs Letters enclosed in brackets indicate remote control buttons. Menu Letters in cyan indicate on-screen display items. References in this eHELP You can jump to the page by pressing while the cursor is on the references.
HDMI Logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing Administrator, Inc. in the United States and other countries. HDAVI Control™ is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby, Dolby Audio, and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
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“Software Licence” menu on this product. At least three (3) years from delivery of this product, Panasonic will give to any third party who contacts us at the contact information provided below,...
Features Home “Home” is a gateway to the TV programmes, applications and connected devices. It provides you an easy way to access all the features. Home > Home > Information - 14 -...
Satellite TV Only for the model supporting the satellite reception Receives the digital satellite broadcasts. Watching > Basic > Basic connection - 15 -...
Easy Mirroring You can watch and display images of other devices (smartphone, etc.) on the TV screen using a mirroring function. You can also start the mirroring function from the other devices without operating the TV. Functions > Mirroring > How to use - 16 -...
Data Service Application You can enjoy Hybrid Broadcast Broadband TV application that is one of the interactive data services for digital broadcasting. Functions > Data Service Application > Using Data Service Application - 17 -...
Home Home Information “Home” is a gateway to the TV programmes, applications and connected devices. Home is displayed by pressing HOME and it provides you an easy way to access all the features as shown below (example). Home Live TV –...
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= Note = Be sure to update the software when a software update notice is displayed ● on the TV screen. If the software is not updated, you may not be able to use Home. You can update the software later manually. Network >...
How to use From Home, you can access all the features such as TV programmes, applications and connected devices. 1. Display Home with HOME. (Example) Press to display the tabs which provide you with the relevant ● programme information, recommended content, etc. A broadband network environment is required to use internet services.
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■ Setting You can set up Home, tabs, etc. 1. Display Home with HOME. 2. Press repeatedly to display the setting tab. 3. Select one of the following items and press to access. Tab Settings Enable Auto Pin Disable Auto Pin 4.
Pin to HOME You can add a shortcut for a frequently used feature on Home. 1. Display Home with HOME. 2. Select Live TV Apps Devices and press to access. 3. Select a feature (TV programme / application / device). 4.
Option menu You can customise Home. 1. Display the option menu with OPTION. 2. Select one of the following items and press to access. Unpin from HOME Move 3. Set the item and press to store. Unpin from HOME Removes a shortcut from Home. Move Arranges the position of the icons.
Live TV How to use Live TV is a gateway to the TV programmes. 1. Display Home with HOME. 2. Select Live (Example) 3. Press to access. (Example) For details of watching TV ● Watching > Basic To add a shortcut icon ●...
Option Menu Some features are not available on all models. Available menu items are displayed on your TV screen. Confirm or change the current status. Display the image full-screen to use this function. ● 1. Display the option menu with OPTION. 2.
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Audio Selection / AD Selects between alternative language or Audio Description for sound tracks (if available). This setting is not memorised and it returns to the default setting once you ● exit the current programme. For Digital TV ● Dual Audio Selects stereo / monaural (if available).
Apps How to use Various applications (internet content, etc.) can be accessed easily from Apps. 1. Display Home with HOME. 2. Select Apps and press to access. (Example) To exit Apps ● EXIT To add a shortcut icon ● Home > Home > Pin to HOME You can assign a favourite application to MY APP of the TV’s remote...
Option menu 1. Display the option menu with OPTION. 2. Select one of the following items and press to access. Pin to HOME Set as My App Move Lock Unlock Uninstall Show Info. 3. Set the item and press to store. Pin to HOME Adds a shortcut for a frequently used feature on Home.
Devices How to use Connected devices (HDMI equipment, USB device, network device, etc.) can be accessed easily from Devices. 1. Display Home with HOME. 2. Select Devices and press to access. (Example) To exit Devices ● EXIT To add a shortcut icon ●...
Option menu 1. Display the option menu with OPTION. 2. Select one of the following items and press to access. Pin to HOME Accessibility Switch to Component Switch to Video Show Info. 3. Set the item and press to store. Pin to HOME Adds a shortcut for a frequently used feature on Home.
Watching Basic Basic connection Some features are not available on all models. Please ensure that the unit is disconnected from the mains socket before attaching or disconnecting any cables. External equipment and cables shown are not supplied with this TV. ●...
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■ Aerial Aerial terminal RF cable Aerial Keep RF (antenna) cable away from the mains lead to avoid and minimise ● mains interference pickup. Do not place the RF cable under the TV. ● An aerial, correct cable (75 Ω coaxial) and correct terminating plug are ● required to obtain optimum quality picture and sound. If a communal aerial system is used, you may require the correct ●...
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■ DVD Recorder / Blu-ray Recorder, etc. Aerial terminal RF cable DVD Recorder / Blu-ray Recorder, etc. Aerial HDMI terminal HDMI cable ■ Set top box HDMI terminal HDMI cable Set top box Satellite dish = Note = For details of VIERA Link connections ●...
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Use a fully wired HDMI compliant cable. ● Check the terminal type and cable plugs are correct for connection. ● - 35 -...
Selecting channel Some features are not available on all models. 1. Select the mode with TV. Satellite TV Digital TV Analogue TV The selected mode is displayed on the top left of the screen. ● 2. Select a channel with Channel Up / Down Numeric buttons.
Information banner Some features are not available on all models. Display information banner with INFO. Also appears when changing a channel. ● (Example) Channel position and name Channel type (Radio, etc.) / Encrypted channel ( ) / TV mode ( , Programme Start time / End time (Satellite TV / Digital TV) Channel position, etc.
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Teletext service available Audio mode Watching > For best audio > Advanced settings Data service (Hybrid Broadcast Broadband TV application) available Functions > Data Service Application > Using Data Service Application – 90: Off Timer remaining time Watching > Basic > Off Timer To confirm another tuned channel ●...
Subtitle Display / hide subtitles (if available) with STTL. For Digital TV ● To select the preferred language for digital TV subtitles (if available), set ● Preferred Subtitles. Watching > Basic > Language – New Zealand only To select the preferred subtitle type ●...
Last view Switch to a previously viewed channel or input mode easily with LAST VIEW. Press again to return to the current view. ● = Note = Switching channel may not be available depending on the condition. ● Watching less than 10 seconds is not reflected in the previously viewed ●...
Off Timer Switch to TV Standby mode automatically after a fixed period. 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Timer > Off Timer and press to access. 3. Select the time in 15-minute increments and press to set. (minutes) To cancel, set to or turn the TV off.
Energy saving functions The TV can be eco-friendly using energy-saving functions. The TV goes into Standby mode in the following conditions: Eco Navigation is set to Set to Eco. ● Off Timer is active. ● Watching > Basic > Off Timer No operation is performed for 4 hours while Auto Standby is set to On.
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No signal Power off / Off) Automatically turns the TV to Standby mode to prevent unnecessary power consumption when no signal is received and no operation is performed for 10 minutes. A notification message will appear 3 minutes before going into Standby ●...
Adjusting time Some features are not available on all models. Available menu items are displayed on your TV screen. Settings for the system time of this TV. 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Timer > Clock Settings and press to access.
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Select State / Territory (NSW / ACT Victoria Queensland South Australia Western Australia Northern Territory / Tasmania) Selects the region where you live to adjust the standard time. (Base on GMT) The time contained in the broadcast signal is UTC (Universal Time ●...
Language Some features are not available on all models. Available menu items are displayed on your TV screen. 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Setup > Language and press to access. 3. Select one of the following items and press to access.
External equipment External connection These diagrams show our recommendations for connection of your TV to various pieces of equipment. For other connections, consult the instructions for each piece of equipment. For details of basic connection ● Watching > Basic > Basic connection Check the terminal type and cable plugs are correct for connection.
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■ AV devices AV IN (COMPONENT) terminals Component cables DVD Player, etc. AV IN (VIDEO) terminals Composite cables Camcorder / Game equipment - 48 -...
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■ USB devices USB port USB cable USB HDD, etc. = Note = It is recommended to connect the device to the TV’s USB port directly. ● You cannot use two or more of the same kind of USB devices ●...
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■ Headphones Headphone jack 3.5 mm stereo mini plug Headphones To adjust volume, set Headphone Volume. ● Watching > For best audio > Volume settings To select the sound output to adjust volume, set TV Speaker Setting. ● Watching > For best audio > Volume settings - 50 -...
Watching external input Connect the external equipment (VCR, DVD, etc.) and you can watch through the input. 1. Display the input selection menu with AV. 2. Select the input mode connected to the equipment and press to watch. (The selected mode is displayed on the top left of the screen.) You can also select the input pressing AV.
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■ Playing Time Display Set to to display a time period of continuous use in Game Mode on the top right of the screen every 30 minutes. 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Setup > Display Settings > Playing Time Display and press access.
Operating with TV’s remote control You can operate the content in Media Player / media server, recording functions or the connected equipment with the following buttons of this TV’s remote control. Playback (VCR / DVD / video content) Stop the operations Rewind, view the picture rapidly in reverse (VCR) Skip to the previous track, title or chapter (DVD / video content) (also available for the operation of USB HDD Recording) (Australia only)
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■ How to change the code Each Panasonic product has its own remote control code. Change the code according to the product for operation. 1. Press and hold Standby On / Off switch during the following operations. 2. Enter the appropriate code as follows with Numeric buttons.
HDMI features HDMI (high-definition multimedia interface) is the world’s first complete digital consumer AV interface complying with a non-compression standard. HDMI allows you to enjoy high-definition digital images and high-quality sound by connecting the TV to external equipment. HDMI-compatible equipment with an HDMI or DVI output terminal, such as a DVD player, a set top box or game equipment, can be connected to the HDMI terminal using a fully wired HDMI compliant cable.
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= Note = Audio settings can be made on HDMI Audio Format HDMI Input in the ● Sound Menu. Watching > For best audio > Advanced settings If the connected equipment has an aspect adjustment function, set the ● aspect ratio to “16:9”. These HDMI connectors are “type A”.
HDMI HDR Setting 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Setup > HDMI HDR Setting and press to access. 3. Set the item and press to store. HDMI HDR Setting / Off) Set to when the HDR device is connected to the TV. Please turn this function if the image looks unnatural.
For best picture Viewing Mode 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Picture > Viewing Mode and press to access. 3. Select the mode and press to set. Viewing Mode (Dynamic Normal Cinema True Cinema / Custom) Selects your favourite picture mode for each input. Dynamic: Improves contrast and sharpness for viewing in a bright room.
Aspect Change the aspect ratio (image size) with ASPECT. ■ To change the aspect ratio manually 1. Display Aspect Selection with ASPECT. 2. Select the mode and press to set. You can also change the mode by pressing ASPECT. ● (Press repeatedly until you reach the desired mode.) 16:9: Directly displays the image at 16:9 without distortion (anamorphic).
Basic settings 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Picture and press to access. 3. Select one of the following items and press to access. Backlight Contrast Brightness Colour Tint Sharpness Colour Temperature Vivid Colour Adaptive Backlight Control Dynamic Range Remaster Clear Motion 4.
Ambient Sensor 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Picture > Ambient Sensor and press to access. 3. Select and press to set. Ambient Sensor / Off) Automatic Brightness Control function ● Adjusts picture settings automatically depending on ambient lighting condition.
HDR Brightness Setting 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Picture > HDR Brightness Setting and press to access. 3. Select one of the following items and press to access. HDR Auto Brightness HDR Brightness Enhancer 4. Set the item and press to store.
Noise reduction settings 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Picture > Noise Reduction MPEG Remaster and press access. 3. Set the item and press to store. Noise Reduction (Auto / Off) Reduces unwanted picture noise. Not valid in the following conditions: ●...
Advanced Settings You can adjust and set up the detailed picture settings when Viewing Mode is set to Cinema, True Cinema or Custom. The settings in True Cinema Custom can be stored for each input. Watching > For best picture > Viewing Mode 1.
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■ Colour Gamut Colour Gamut (Auto Normal / Native) Reproduces image colour precisely according to the colour gamut standards. Auto: Automatically adjusts the colour gamut according to the input signal. Normal: Displays colours according to the colour gamut. Native: Displays deep colours by expanding the colour gamut to its maximum. Not valid for photo content ●...
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■ Colour Management R-Hue R-Saturation R-Luminance Adjusts the picture hue / saturation / luminance of red areas. G-Hue G-Saturation G-Luminance Adjusts the picture hue / saturation / luminance of green areas. B-Hue B-Saturation B-Luminance Adjusts the picture hue / saturation / luminance of blue areas. More Detailed Adjustment Adjusts more detailed items for Colour...
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Reset Gamma: Resets items for More Detailed Adjustment. Reset Gamma Resets Gamma to the default settings. ■ Reset Picture Defaults Reset Picture Defaults Resets Advanced Settings to the default settings. - 68 -...
Option Settings Some features are not available on all models. Available menu items are displayed on your TV screen. 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Picture > Option Settings and press to access. 3. Select one of the following items and press to access.
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HDMI EOTF Type (Auto Traditional gamma / PQ) Selects the EOTF type for each HDMI input. Set to Auto for general use. For HDMI ● EOTF Type (Auto Traditional gamma / PQ) Selects the EOTF type of broadcast or video content. It works correctly only when the signal corresponds the each EOTF type.
Screen Settings 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Picture > Screen Settings and press to access. 3. Select one of the following items and press to access. 16:9 Overscan Zoom Adjustments Screen Display 4. Set the item and press to store.
Copy Adjustment Copies the picture settings of True Cinema Custom to those of the other input mode or Viewing Mode. 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Picture > Copy Adjustment > Destination Viewing Mode Destination Input and press to access.
For best audio Sound mode 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Sound > Mode and press to access. 3. Select the mode and press to set. Mode (Standard Music Speech Stadium / User) Selects your favourite sound mode for each input. Standard: Provides the suitable sound quality for all types of scenes.
Basic settings 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Sound and press to access. 3. Select one of the following items and press to access. Bass Treble Equaliser Balance Surround Bass Boost 4. Set the item and press to store. Bass Adjusts level to enhance or minimise lower, deeper sound output.
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Volume settings 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Sound and press to access. 3. Select one of the following items and press to access. Speaker Selection TV Speaker Setting Headphone Volume Auto Gain Control Volume Correction Clear Sound Adjustment 4.
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Auto Gain Control / Off) Automatically regulates large sound level differences between channels and inputs. Volume Correction Adjusts the volume of each individual channel or input mode. Clear Sound Adjustment / Off) If the sound from TV speakers is unclear due to installation environment, is recommended.
Voice Guidance Settings 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Sound > Voice Guidance Settings and press to access. 3. Select one of the following items and press to access. Voice Guidance Speed Volume Language User Level Web Browser 4.
Audio Description 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Sound > Audio Description and press to access. 3. Select one of the following items and press to access. Audio Description Volume 4. Set the item and press to store. For Digital TV ●...
Advanced settings Some features are not available on all models. Available menu items are displayed on your TV screen. 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Sound and press to access. 3. Select one of the following items and press to access.
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A2 (German) - Used in Australia, Malaysia, etc. ● – Regular broadcast (Standard Audio): No indicator / – BILINGUAL or DUAL MONO (MAIN I / SUB II): – STEREO: = Note = If the stereo signal is poor or the receiving conditions are not optimum or if ●...
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SPDIF Selection (Auto Dolby Audio) Selects the initial setting for digital audio output signal from DIGITAL AUDIO OUT and HDMI2 (ARC function) terminals. SPDIF is a standard audio transfer file format. ● Auto: Dolby Audio (Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus) and HE-AAC multi- channel are output as Dolby Digital Bitstream.
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HDMI Input (Digital / Analogue) Selects to fit the input signal. Watching > External equipment > HDMI features Digital: When sound is carried via the HDMI cable connection Analogue: When sound is not carried via the HDMI-DVI adaptor cable connection For HDMI ●...
TV Guide Using TV Guide TV Guide - Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) provides an on-screen listing of the programmes currently broadcast and the forthcoming broadcasts over the next seven days (depending on the broadcaster). Not valid in Analogue TV ● 1.
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To view a channel list of the selected type ● 1) Display the type list with (yellow). 2) Select the type and press to view. To view a channel list of the selected favourite list ● 1) Display the favourite list with (blue).
Timer Programming This function allows you to select programmes that you want to record to the USB HDD. 1. Display TV Guide with GUIDE. 2. Select the forthcoming programme and press to access. To check / change / cancel a timer event ●...
Teletext Viewing Teletext For New Zealand 1. Switch to teletext with TEXT. Displays the index page (content varies depending on the broadcaster). ● Current / sub page numbers are displayed on the top left of the screen. ● Time / date is displayed on the top right of the screen. ●...
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■ Watch TV and teletext in two windows at once 1. Press MENU twice. 2. Set Picture and text / Off. Operations can be made only in teletext screen. ● ■ Store frequently viewed pages in the colour bar (List mode) 1.
Teletext mode For New Zealand Teletext services are the text information provided by the broadcaster. The features may vary depending on the broadcaster. ● 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Setup > Display Settings > Teletext and press to access.
Tuning and editing channels Setting menu Some features are not available on all models. Available menu items are displayed on your TV screen. You can retune channels, create your favourite channel lists, skip unwanted channels, etc. 1. Select the mode with TV. Satellite TV Digital TV Analogue TV...
Favourites Edit ■ List favourite digital TV channels Create your favourite channel lists from various broadcasters (up to 4: Favourites 1 to 4). The favourites lists are available for switching in the information banner and the TV Guide screen. Watching > Basic > Information banner Watching >...
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To name the favourites ● 1) Press (red). 2) Enter characters (maximum 10 characters) with Cursor buttons Numeric buttons, and press to set. 3) Press RETURN to store. = Note = Channel numbers are defined by the broadcaster and cannot be changed. ●...
Channel List ■ Skip unwanted channels You can hide (skip) unwanted channels. The hidden channels cannot be displayed except in this function. 1. Select Channel List and press to access. 2. Select a channel. 3. Press to set Reveal Hide (skip).
Auto Tuning Some features are not available on all models. Available menu items are displayed on your TV screen. Automatically retunes the channels received in the area. All the previous tuning settings are erased. ● Search begins in the order from the lower channels to the higher channels. ●...
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6. Select Auto Tuning and press to access. 7. Select Search Mode Scan Mode and press to access. 8. Set the item and press to store. Scan Mode ● Quick: Scans the suitable frequency for the selected satellite. Full: Scans the whole frequency range. After settings, select Start scan and press...
Manual Tuning Some features are not available on all models. Available menu items are displayed on your TV screen. ■ Satellite TV Please consult the received satellite broadcasting companies for the ● setting. 1. Select Transponder Frequency Symbol Rate Polarisation Modulation Service ID and set with...
Update Channel List Some features are not available on all models. By updating the channel list of digital broadcasting, you can add new channels, delete removed channels or change channel names and positions automatically. The channel list is updated while keeping your settings in Favourites Edit, ●...
New Channel Message For Australia Selects whether to give a notification message when a new digital TV channel is found or not. When a notification message appears, you can perform Update Channel ● List pressing OK. Sometimes, mainly during summer months at night, the TV may pick up ●...
Signal Condition Selects a channel and checks the signal condition with indicators. A good Signal Strength is not an indication of suitable signal reception. ● To change the channel ● Not valid in Analogue TV ● - 99 -...
Recording USB HDD setup Preparations You can record the digital TV programmes to the connected USB HDD and enjoy playing back in various ways. Prepare the USB HDD for the exclusive use of recording with this TV. ● Connect the USB HDD to the USB 2 port with the USB cable. ●...
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The data recorded on the USB HDD with this TV can only be played back ● on this TV. You cannot play back its content with another TV (including the TV of the same model number) or any equipment. Do not turn the TV off, pull out the mains plug or remove the USB HDD ●...
Setting for USB HDD Format and set up the USB HDD with this TV in order to use it for recording. All the USB devices recognised as a mass storage device are listed. Please note that USB HDD will be formatted and all data in it will be ●...
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Mode of the USB HDD ● : The USB HDD is available for recording / playing back. Only one USB HDD on the list is available for recording. : The USB HDD is available for playing back. To change the mode ●...
Recording current programme One Touch Recording Records the current programme to the USB HDD immediately. Confirm the remote control code is “73”. ● Watching > External equipment > Operating with TV’s remote control 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Setup >...
Timer Programming Setting Timer Programming Some features are not available on all models. Available menu items are displayed on your TV screen. This function allows you to select programmes that you want to record to the USB HDD. Not valid in Analogue TV ●...
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(Example) !: Overlapped timer events Function (USB HDD Rec.) D: Digital TV S: Satellite TV Channel position, channel name, etc. Date – Daily Sun-Sat: Sunday to Saturday – Daily Mon-Sat: Monday to Saturday – Daily Mon-Fri: Monday to Friday – Weekly Sun / Mon / Tue / Wed / Thu / Fri / Sat: Same time on the same day every week...
Editing Timer Programming 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Timer > Timer Programming and press to access. 3. Select the event. To change a timer event ● – Correct as necessary. Recording > Timer Programming > Setting Timer Programming To delete a timer event ●...
Note TV Guide may also be used to set timer event. ● Watching > TV Guide > Timer Programming Timer Programming can store up to 15 events. ● Timer Programming only works reliably if correct time information is ● received via the signal from the broadcaster or service provider. For recording using Timer Programming, the TV must be either on or in...
Technical information USB HDD ■ USB HDD (for recording the digital TV programmes with this TV) The capacity of USB HDD that works with this TV is from 160 GB to 6 TB. ● Connect the USB HDD to the mains socket to record and play back ●...
Media Player Using Media Player Information Media Player allows you to enjoy photo, video or music recorded on the USB Flash Memory / network device, and content recorded with this TV to the formatted USB HDD. (Example) Easy List View: Still pictures / moving pictures recorded with digital camera or digital video camera are played back.
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■ To insert or remove the USB Flash Memory Ensure alignment is straight and complete when inserting or removing. To remove the USB Flash Memory safely from the TV, perform Safely ● remove USB USB Device Setup. 1) Display the menu with MENU. 2) Select Setup >...
Selecting device / mode 1. Insert the USB Flash Memory to the TV. Media Player > Using Media Player > Information To play back content in the USB HDD, ensure the connection and ● settings are completed. Recording > USB HDD setup To play back content in the network device, ensure the connection and ●...
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You can use the following buttons during playback. Confirm the remote ● control code is “73”. Watching > External equipment > Operating with TV’s remote control - 114 -...
Network device You can enjoy photo, video or music stored in the network devices. To enable this function, connect this TV to your home network. ● Network > Network connections Network > Network settings ■ How to set User / Password 1.
Easy List View Selecting file Still pictures / moving pictures recorded with digital camera or digital video camera are played back. Select the file in the thumbnail view and press to start playback. If a file or folder is edited or renamed by digital camera, digital video ●...
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Play Select Settings for playback file selection Repeat (Folder File Repeat / Off) Playback repeat Folder: Playback repeat within the selected folder File Repeat: Playback repeat of the selected one file Shuffle / Off) Files are played back at random. - 117 -...
Filtering files You can filter the files as the content type. (Photo / Video) 1. Display the option menu with OPTION. 2. Select Filter and press to access. 3. Select Photo Video and press to set. 4. Select and press to change.
Mix Folder View Selecting file Displays the thumbnail of all files which are grouped by folder. Select the folder / file and press to start playback. : Error display The preview will start when the title / scene is highlighted in the thumbnail ●...
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Repeat (Folder File Repeat / Off) Playback repeat Folder: Playback repeat within the selected folder File Repeat: Playback repeat of the selected one file Shuffle / Off) Files are played back at random. - 120 -...
Filtering files You can filter the files as the content type. (Photo / Video / Music) 1. Display the option menu with OPTION. 2. Select Filter and press to access. 3. Select Photo Video Music and press to set. 4. Select and press to change.
Sorting files You can sort the files in alphabetical / date order. 1. Display the option menu with OPTION. 2. Select Sort and press to access. 3. Select Alphabet(A...Z) Alphabet(Z...A) Date(1...9) Date(9...1) and press to change. - 122 -...
Playback Playback ■ Photo playback To the previous photo To the next photo Stop Switch the playback mode (Single view / Slideshow). (blue) : Rotate INFO Display / hide the operation guide. RETURN Return to thumbnail. ■ Video / Music playback Rewind Fast forward Stop...
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Press and hold Search rapidly 3) Jump to the specified time point with OK. (red) : To the previous title / scene / track (green) : To the next title / scene / track INFO Display / hide the operation guide. RETURN Return to thumbnail.
Slideshow Settings Set up the settings for Photo mode. 1. Display the option menu with OPTION. 2. Select Slideshow Settings with OK. 3. Select one of the following items and press to access. Screen Mode Interval Back Ground Music 4. Set the item and press to store.
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File: The selected music file is registered. Folder: All the music files in the folder which contains the selected music file are registered. = Note = Picture quality may be degraded depending on the slideshow setting. ● Picture setting may not work depending on the slideshow setting. ●...
Video Setup Set up the settings for Video mode. 1. Display the option menu with OPTION. 2. Select Video Setup with OK. 3. Select one of the following items and press to access. Audio Selection Dual Mono Audio Subtitle Settings Menu items and selectable options vary depending on the content.
Audio output settings You can enjoy the multi-channel sound via an amplifier connected to DIGITAL AUDIO OUT or HDMI2 (ARC function) terminal. To confirm or change the current sound status ● Media Player > Playback > Video Setup 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2.
Recorded TV mode Selecting content For exclusive USB HDD ● To play back content in the USB HDD, ensure the connection and settings ● are completed. Recording > USB HDD setup 1. Content list of the selected device is displayed in Recorded TV mode. Remaining capacity of the selected device is displayed on the top right.
Watching recorded TV ■ Playback To operate playback ● Manual skip – Press to skip forward approx. 30 seconds. – Press and hold to skip backward approx. 15 seconds. – Australia only : Rewind : Fast forward : Stop : Pause / Playback –...
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To change aspect ● ASPECT Watching > For best picture > Aspect To display the subtitle (if available) ● STTL To confirm or change the current status (if available) ● Home > Live TV > Option Menu To return to list ●...
Grouping content 1. Select the content to edit and press (blue) to tick in the content list. 2. Display the option menu with OPTION. 3. Select Create Group Release Group Exclude from Group Change Protect Status and press to set. Create Group: Create a group of content.
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Chapter List For Australia You can start playback from the chapter list you select. 1. Display the chapter list with (yellow). 2. Select the chapter and press to start playback. = Note = The chapter list is not displayed while the selected content is being ●...
Audio output settings You can enjoy the multi-channel sound via an amplifier connected to DIGITAL AUDIO OUT or HDMI2 (ARC function) terminal. To confirm or change the current sound status ● Media Player > Playback > Video Setup 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2.
Other settings USB Sharing You can copy the content from one device to another using the USB ports. To enable this function, connect the source drive and destination drive to ● the TV. Media Player > Using Media Player > Information Source drive: USB device which contains the data to be copied.
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In consideration of possible loss of the data contained in your USB devices ● for any reasons, Panasonic recommends you to store or back up the data included in the USB devices in other locations (storage mediums) before inserting the same in the USB port, and please do not turn the TV off during data communication / transfer.
Back up the recorded data at regular intervals to prevent data ● deterioration, data damage or erratic operation of the TV. Panasonic is not liable for any deterioration or damage of recorded data. - 138 -...
USB devices It is recommended to connect the device to the TV’s USB port directly. ● Some USB devices or USB HUB may not be used with this TV. ● You cannot connect any devices using a USB card reader. ●...
Supported format Photo format ■ Supported Photo formats ● JPEG (.jpg, .jpeg) Sub-sampling: 4:4:4, 4:2:2, 4:2:0 Image resolution (pixel): 8 × 8 to 30 719 × 17 279 DCF and EXIF standards ● Progressive JPEG is not supported. ● = Note = Some files may not be played back even if they fulfil these conditions.
Video codec: H.264, H.265 (HEVC), MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG4 Audio codec: AAC, Dolby Audio (Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus), HE-AAC, MP3 This TV supports this container recorded with Panasonic products. For ● details, read the manual of the products. ● MKV (.mkv) Video codec: H.264, H.265 (HEVC), MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG4...
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■ Supported Subtitles formats ● MicroDVD, SubRip, TMPlayer (.srt, .sub, .txt) The video file and subtitles text file are inside the same folder, and the file ● names are the same except for the file extensions. If there are more than one subtitles text files inside the same folder, they ●...
Music format ■ Supported Music formats ● MP3 (.mp3) ● AAC (.m4a) Copy-protected files cannot be played back. ● ● FLAC (.flac) ● WMA / WMA Pro (.wma) Copy-protected files cannot be played back. ● ● LPCM (.wav) = Note = Some files may not be played back even if they fulfil these conditions.
Network Internet content Information You can access some specific websites supported by Panasonic, and enjoy internet content such as videos, games, communication tools, etc. from Apps. (Example) A broadband network environment is required to use this function. Ensure ● the network connections and network settings are completed.
Selecting internet content 1. Display Apps with APPS. For details of Apps ● Home > Apps Depending on the usage conditions, it may take a while to read all the ● data. 2. Select the desired item and press to access. (Example) To exit Apps...
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● providers and such service may be discontinued either temporarily or permanently without notice. Therefore, Panasonic will make no warranty for the content or the continuity of the services. Content may be presented in specific languages.
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DLNA In-House streaming This TV is a DLNA Certified™ product. DLNA (Digital Living Network Alliance) is a standard that makes DLNA ® Certified digital electronics easier and more convenient to use on a home network. To learn more, visit www.dlna.org. To enable this function, connect this TV to your home network.
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■ Sharing the content of this TV with another piece of network equipment You can enjoy the content of this TV with another network equipment connected to your home network. Available content: Photo, video or music content of this TV ●...
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Using DLNA To use DLNA features, ensure the preparations of the media server, network ® connections and network settings are completed. Network > DLNA > In-House streaming Network > Network connections Network > Network settings 1. Display Home with HOME. 2.
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Network connections Internet connection A broadband network environment is required to use internet services. If you do not have any broadband network services, please consult your ● retailer for assistance. Dial-up internet connections cannot be used. ● Required speed (effective): at least 1.5 Mbps for SD (Standard Definition) ●...
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DLNA connection To use DLNA features, you need a home network environment and you can operate the features without a broadband network environment. A broadband network environment is required to use internet services. ● Network > Network connections > Internet connection ■...
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■ Wired connection (For DLNA and internet service) ETHERNET terminal LAN cable (Shielded) Use Shielded Twist Pair (STP) LAN cable. ● Hub / Router Internet environment DLNA Certified media server (PC, etc.) - 153 -...
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■ Wireless connection (For DLNA) To use the TV as a wireless access point ● Network > Network settings > Custom - Wireless Access Point DLNA Certified media server (PC, etc.) Smartphone, etc. - 154 -...
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Note Ensure to use a LAN straight cable. ● Set up and connect equipment required for the network environment. You ● cannot make such settings on this TV. Read the manual of the equipment. If your modem has no broadband router functions, use a broadband router. ●...
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Network settings Network Connection Ensure the connections are completed before starting network setup. Network > Network connections ■ Quick setup - Wireless 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Network > Network Connection and press to access. Confirm the encryption key, settings and position of your access point ●...
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■ Quick setup - Wired 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Network > Network Connection and press to access. 3. Select Quick setup and press to access. 4. Automatically setup is done and Network Status is displayed. Network > Network settings > Network Status 5.
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Custom - Wireless Ensure the connections are completed before starting network setup. Network > Network connections 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Network > Network Connection > Custom > Wireless and press to access. Confirm the encryption key, settings and position of your access point ●...
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Press RETURN to store. ● IP/DNS Settings is displayed. Acquire IP Address Acquire DNS Address Auto is recommended. ● Available settings are displayed automatically. ● To set manually, select and set IP Address Subnet Mask Default ● Gateway Address. Proxy Settings It is not required for normal household use.
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Custom - Wired Ensure the connections are completed before starting network setup. Network > Network connections 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Network > Network Connection > Custom > Wired and press access. IP/DNS Settings is displayed. Acquire IP Address Acquire DNS Address Auto is recommended.
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4. Select Network Status and press to access. Network > Network settings > Network Status 5. Select Exit and press to set. = Note = To deactivate wireless, set Easy Mirroring and confirm the network ● connection type is set to Wired. - 161 -...
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Custom - Wireless Access Point You can use the TV as a wireless access point and connect the network equipment without an access point. Confirm the PIN code, network settings of the equipment before starting ● setup. For details, read the manual of the equipment. 1.
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Network Status Displays and checks the network status (MAC Address, current network settings, etc.). 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Network > Network Status and press to access. 3. Automatically testing is done and Network Status is displayed. Again: Performs automatic testing of the network connection for the TV and displays the current status again.
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TV Name Sets your favourite name for this TV. 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Network > TV Name and press to access. 3. Enter characters and press to set. This name is used as the name of this TV on the screen of the other ●...
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TV Remote App Settings Sets to control the TV with the equipment (smartphone, etc.) connected to your network. 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Network > TV Remote App Settings and press to access. 3. Select one of the following items and press to access.
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For the operations, refer to the support information of the application. Depending on the network condition, this function may not be available. ● Depending on the area, this function may not be available. For details, ● consult your local Panasonic dealer. - 166 -...
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Network Link Settings Sets to control the TV with devices connected to the network. 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Network > Network Link Settings and press to access. 3. Select one of the following items and press to access.
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File Sharing Settings Network Device List Lists the accessible network devices to play back the content in Media Player. Media Player > Using Media Player > Network device - 169 -...
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Mirroring Settings Settings for the mirroring function Functions > Mirroring > Mirroring Settings - 170 -...
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Software Update Accesses the specific website to update the TV’s software if any updates are available. 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Network > Software Update and press to access. 3. Follow the on-screen instructions. A broadband network environment is required to use this function. ●...
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New Software Message Selects whether to give a notification message when new software is found via network or not. 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Network > New Software Message and press to access. 3. Select and press to set.
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Terms of Service and Settings Displays the terms of service and settings. 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Network > Terms of Service and Settings and press to access. 3. Follow the on-screen instructions. - 173 -...
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Photos Selecting file Ensure the preparations of the media server, network connections and network settings are completed. Network > DLNA > In-House streaming Network > Network connections Network > Network settings 1. Display Home with HOME. 2. Select Devices and press to access.
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Viewing photo ■ Playback To operate Single view ● : To the previous photo : To the next photo : Stop (return to list) : Slideshow To display / hide the operation guide ● INFO To rotate 90° ● (blue) To return to list ●...
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Using Slideshow 1. Select the file from the thumbnail of photos for the first view. 2. Start Slideshow with (red) and OK. To display / hide the operation guide ● INFO To pause (return to Single view) ● To return to list ●...
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Videos Selecting file Ensure the preparations of the media server, network connections and network settings are completed. Network > DLNA > In-House streaming Network > Network connections Network > Network settings 1. Display Home with HOME. 2. Select Devices and press to access.
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Watching video ■ Playback If you have stopped the last playback halfway, a confirmation screen may be displayed to select whether to start from where you stopped last time or from the beginning. To operate playback ● Manual skip (if available) –...
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– You can also change the mode by pressing ASPECT. (Press repeatedly until you reach the desired mode.) – Aspect cannot be changed depending on the content. To return to list ● RETURN - 179 -...
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Video Setup Set up the settings for video file operations on this TV. 1. Display the option menu with OPTION. 2. Select Video Setup and press to access. 3. Select one of the following items and press to access. Video Preview Audio Selection Dual Audio Dual Mono Audio...
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Subtitle Text Colour: Selects the colour of subtitles. Subtitle Text Position: Adjusts the position of subtitles on the screen. Subtitle Text Delay: Adjusts the delay time for the subtitles. - 181 -...
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Audio output settings You can enjoy the multi-channel sound via an amplifier connected to DIGITAL AUDIO OUT or HDMI2 (ARC function) terminal. To confirm or change the current sound status ● Network > Videos > Video Setup 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2.
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Music Selecting file Ensure the preparations of the media server, network connections and network settings are completed. Network > DLNA > In-House streaming Network > Network connections Network > Network settings 1. Display Home with HOME. 2. Select Devices and press to access.
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Playing music ■ Playback To operate playback ● : Rewind : Fast forward : Stop : Pause (displays the time seek bar) / Playback To jump to the specified time point ● 1) Display the time seek bar with OK. 2) While the time seek bar is displayed Press Search approx.
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Music Setup Set up the settings for music file operations on this TV. 1. Display the option menu with OPTION. 2. Select Music Setup > Repeat with OK. 3. Select Folder and press to set. Folder: Playback repeat within the selected folder One: Playback repeat of the selected one file - 185 -...
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Supported format Photo format ■ Supported Photo formats ● JPEG (.jpg, .jpeg) Sub-sampling: 4:4:4, 4:2:2, 4:2:0 Image resolution (pixel): 8 × 8 to 30 719 × 17 279 DCF and EXIF standards ● Progressive JPEG is not supported. ● = Note = Some files may not be played back even if they fulfil these conditions.
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Video codec: H.264, H.265 (HEVC), MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG4 Audio codec: AAC, Dolby Audio (Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus), HE-AAC, MP3 This TV supports this container recorded with Panasonic products. For ● details, read the manual of the products. ● MKV (.mkv) Video codec: H.264, H.265 (HEVC), MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG4...
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■ Supported Subtitles formats ● MicroDVD, SubRip, TMPlayer (.srt, .sub, .txt) The video file and subtitles text file are inside the same folder, and the file ● names are the same except for the file extensions. If there are more than one subtitles text files inside the same folder, they ●...
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Music format ■ Supported Music formats ● MP3 (.mp3) ● AAC (.m4a) Copy-protected files cannot be played back. ● ● FLAC (.flac) ● WMA (.wma) Copy-protected files cannot be played back. ● ● LPCM (.wav) = Note = Some files may not be played back even if they fulfil these conditions. ●...
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Functions Mirroring How to use You can watch and display images of other devices (smartphone, etc.) on the TV screen using a mirroring function. Smartphone, etc. 1. Display Home with HOME. 2. Select Devices and press to access. 3. Select Mirroring and press OK.
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Mirroring Settings You can set items for the mirroring function. 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Network > Mirroring Settings and press OK. 3. Select one of the following items and press to access. Easy Mirroring Powered On by Easy Mirroring Delete All Pairings 4.
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HEXA BOOST HEXA BOOST You can select the suitable picture / sound mode by pressing HEXA BOOST. Sports: Improves the picture / sound quality for watching sports, etc. Drama: Improves the picture / sound quality for watching drama, etc. Animation: Improves the picture / sound quality for watching animations, etc.
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Use a fully wired HDMI compliant cable. ● Connect the equipment supporting VIERA Link to the TV’s HDMI terminal ● via an HDMI cable. About HDMI cable for connecting Panasonic HD Video Camera or LUMIX Camera, read the manual of the equipment. - 194 -...
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HDMI terminal HDMI cable Equipment with VIERA Link function (DVD Recorder / DVD Player / Blu- ray Disc Player / HD Video Camera / LUMIX Camera) ■ Available features (HDMI connection) DVD Recorder / DVD Player / Blu-ray Disc Player Easy playback ●...
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■ VIERA Link (HDMI and Audio out connections) Use a fully wired HDMI compliant cable. ● Connect the equipment supporting VIERA Link to the TV’s HDMI terminal ● via an HDMI cable. Use the optical digital audio cable for audio output from the TV. ●...
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■ Available features (HDMI and Audio out connections) Player theatre Easy playback ● Power on Link ● Power off Link ● Intelligent Auto Standby ● VIERA Link Control ● Speaker Selection ● Blu-ray Disc theatre Easy playback ● Power on Link ●...
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■ VIERA Link Control of compatible equipment The following is the maximum number of compatible equipment that can be controlled by VIERA Link Control. This includes connections to equipment already connected to the TV. For example, DVD Player connected to Amplifier which is connected to the TV via an HDMI cable.
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Preparations Connect the equipment supporting VIERA Link. ● For details of VIERA Link connections ● Functions > VIERA Link “HDAVI Control™” > Summary of VIERA Link Use a fully wired HDMI compliant cable. ● Set up the connected equipment. Read the manual of the equipment. ●...
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Easy playback Automatic input switching - When the connected equipment is operated, the input mode is switched automatically. - 200 -...
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Power on Link Power on Link VIERA Link Settings to use this function. When the connected equipment is operated, the TV is automatically turned on. (Only when the TV is in Standby mode.) - 201 -...
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Power off Link Power off Link VIERA Link Settings to use this function. When the TV is set to Standby mode, the connected equipment is also automatically set to Standby. This function will work even if the TV enters Standby mode automatically ●...
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Standby Power Save Standby Power Save VIERA Link Settings to use this function. The power consumption of the connected equipment in Standby mode is controlled higher or lower in synchronisation with the TV on / off state to reduce the consumption. When the TV is set to Standby mode, the connected equipment is automatically set to Standby and the power consumption of the connected equipment is automatically minimised.
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Intelligent Auto Standby Intelligent Auto Standby VIERA Link Settings to use this function. When the TV is on, non-used connected equipment goes into Standby mode automatically to reduce the power consumption. For example, when the input mode is switched from HDMI or when Speaker Selection is changed to (except for watching a disc).
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VIERA Link Control You can control some functions of the connected equipment with this TV’s remote control by pointing at the TV’s signal receiver. 1. Display Apps with APPS. 2. Select VIERA Link and press to access. 3. Select VIERA Link Control and press to access.
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= Note = If you cannot operate the equipment, check the settings and the ● equipment. Functions > VIERA Link “HDAVI Control™” > Summary of VIERA Link Some operations may not be available depending on the equipment. In ● this case, use the remote control of the connected equipment. For details of the operations for the connected equipment, read the ●...
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Speaker Selection You can control the theatre speaker with this TV’s remote control by pointing at the TV’s signal receiver. 1. Display Apps with APPS. 2. Select VIERA Link and press to access. 3. Select Speaker Selection and press to access. 4.
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Note These functions may not work properly depending on the connected ● equipment. Image or sound may not be delivered for the first few seconds when the ● input mode is switched. “HDAVI Control 5” is the newest standard for HDAVI Control compatible ●...
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Child Lock Using Child Lock You can lock specific channels / AV input terminals to restrict access to them. When the locked channel / input is selected, a message appears. Enter the PIN number to watch. 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2.
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PIN number You can change the PIN number. 1. Select Change PIN and press to access. 2. Enter a new PIN number twice with Numeric buttons. = Note = Setting Shipping Condition erases the PIN number and all settings. ● If you have forgotten your changed PIN, input “6969”...
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Parental Rating To watch the digital TV programme that has rating information on the selected age, enter the PIN number (depending on the broadcaster). 1. Select Parental Rating and press to access. 2. Select an age for the restriction of programmes and press to set.
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Data Service Application Using Data Service Application You can enjoy Hybrid Broadcast Broadband TV application that may be provided via digital broadcasting as interactive data services. 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Setup > Data Service Application > Service and press access.
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Privacy Setting 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Setup > Data Service Application > Privacy Setting and press access. 3. Select High Custom and press to set. ■ To change the privacy settings manually You can set up the detailed privacy settings when Privacy Setting is set to Custom.
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Note A broadband network environment is required to fully use Hybrid ● Broadcast Broadband TV application. Ensure the network connections and network settings are completed. Network > Network connections Network > Network settings Not all the data services are available depending on the area and ●...
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Shipping Condition Shipping Condition Resets the TV to its original condition (i.e. no channels tuned in). All settings other than USB Device Setup are reset (channels, picture, sound settings, etc.). 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Setup > System Menu >...
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Updating the TV Software Information A new version of software may be released for download to enhance the performance or operations of the TV. If there is an update available and the channel has the update information, a notification message is displayed. To download ●...
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Auto update You can update new software automatically. 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Setup > System Menu > System Update > Auto Update Search in Standby and press to access. 3. Select Immediately 1 hour after and press to set.
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Manual update You can update new software manually. 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Setup > System Menu > System Update > System Update Search and press to access. 3. Searches for an update (for several minutes) and displays a corresponding message if any.
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Setting characters Using Numeric buttons You can enter characters for free input items using Numeric buttons. Press Numeric buttons repeatedly until you reach the desired character. : . @ / 1 ! : # + - * _ ( ) “ ‘ % & ? , ; = $ [ ] ~ < > { } | ` ^ \ : a b c 2 A B C : d e f 3 D E F : g h i 4 G H I...
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Keyboard Keyboard Keyboards requiring the drivers are not supported. ● Characters may not be displayed correctly on the TV screen depending on ● the connected keyboard. Some of the keys of keyboards may correspond to the operation of the ● remote control.
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Settings Setting menu How to use Various menus allow you to make settings for the picture, sound, and other functions. 1. Display the menu with MENU. Displayed items vary depending on the input signal. ● 2. Select the menu and press to access.
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To exit the menu screen ● EXIT To return to the previous screen ● RETURN = Note = Menu items and selectable options vary depending on the mode (TV ● mode, Media Player, Network services, etc.). Depending on the model, the initial setting value of Viewing Mode ●...
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Picture Viewing Mode Selects your favourite picture mode for each input. Watching > For best picture > Viewing Mode - 224 -...
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Basic settings Backlight, Contrast, Brightness, Colour, Tint, Sharpness Adjusts the levels of these options according to your personal preference. Watching > For best picture > Basic settings Colour Temperature Sets the overall colour tone of the picture (bluer - redder). Watching >...
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Ambient Sensor Automatic Brightness Control function Adjusts picture settings automatically depending on ambient lighting condition. Watching > For best picture > Ambient Sensor - 226 -...
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HDR Brightness Setting You can adjust and set up the details of HDR brightness. Watching > For best picture > HDR Brightness Setting - 227 -...
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Noise reduction settings Noise Reduction Reduces unwanted picture noise. Watching > For best picture > Noise reduction settings MPEG Remaster Reduces flicker noise in contoured parts of a picture and block noise. Watching > For best picture > Noise reduction settings - 228 -...
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Advanced Settings You can adjust and set up the detailed picture settings. Watching > For best picture > Advanced Settings - 229 -...
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Option Settings Some features are not available on all models. Available menu items are displayed on your TV screen. Game Mode Provides suitable images for fast response signals when playing games. Watching > For best picture > Option Settings Film Cadence Mode Improves vertical resolution for movie images.
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Screen Settings 16:9 Overscan Selects the screen area displaying the image for 16:9 aspect. Watching > For best picture > Screen Settings Zoom Adjustments Adjusts the vertical position and size when aspect is set to Zoom. Watching > For best picture > Screen Settings Screen Display Turns the screen off when you select Off.
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Copy Adjustment Copies the picture settings of True Cinema Custom to those of the other input mode or Viewing Mode. Watching > For best picture > Copy Adjustment - 232 -...
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Sound Mode Selects your favourite sound mode for each input. Watching > For best audio > Sound mode - 234 -...
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Basic settings Bass Adjusts level to enhance or minimise lower, deeper sound output. Watching > For best audio > Basic settings Treble Adjusts level to enhance or minimise sharper, higher sound output. Watching > For best audio > Basic settings Equaliser Adjusts the frequency level to suit your favourite sound quality.
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Volume settings Speaker Selection Enables controlling the theatre speaker with this TV’s remote control by pointing at the TV’s signal receiver. Watching > For best audio > Volume settings TV Speaker Setting Selects the sound output to adjust volume. Watching > For best audio > Volume settings Headphone Volume Adjusts the volume of headphones.
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Voice Guidance Settings Voice Guidance Set to to enable voice guidance of the basic features (on-screen messages, etc.) for visually impaired users. Watching > For best audio > Voice Guidance Settings Speed Selects the readout speed for the voice guidance. Watching >...
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Audio Description Audio Description Narration settings for visually impaired users Watching > For best audio > Audio Description Volume Adjusts the volume for Audio Description. Watching > For best audio > Audio Description - 238 -...
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Advanced settings Selects multiplex sound mode (if available). Watching > For best audio > Advanced settings Digital Audio Preference Selects the initial setting for audio tracks. Watching > For best audio > Advanced settings SPDIF Selection Selects the initial setting for digital audio output signal from DIGITAL AUDIO OUT and HDMI2 (ARC function) terminals.
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Network Network Connection Sets the network setting to use this TV in your network environment. Network > Network settings > Network Connection - 241 -...
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Network Status Displays and checks the network status (MAC Address, current network settings, etc.). Network > Network settings > Network Status - 242 -...
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TV Name Sets your favourite name for this TV. Network > Network settings > TV Name - 243 -...
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TV Remote App Settings Sets to control the TV from network equipment (smartphone, etc.). Network > Network settings > TV Remote App Settings - 244 -...
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Network Link Settings Sets to control the TV with devices connected to the network. Network > Network settings > Network Link Settings - 245 -...
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File Sharing Settings Network Device List Lists the accessible network devices to play back the content in Media Player. Media Player > Using Media Player > Network device - 246 -...
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Mirroring Settings Settings for the mirroring function Functions > Mirroring > Mirroring Settings - 247 -...
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Other settings Software Update Checks for available software updates from the Panasonic website. Network > Network settings > Software Update New Software Message Selects whether to give a notification message when new software is found via network or not. Network > Network settings > New Software Message Terms of Service and Settings Displays the terms of service and settings.
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Timer Off Timer Sets the duration of time until the TV automatically goes into Standby mode. Watching > Basic > Off Timer - 249 -...
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Timer Programming Sets a timer to record forthcoming programmes. Recording > Timer Programming > Setting Timer Programming - 250 -...
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Clock Settings Some features are not available on all models. Available menu items are displayed on your TV screen. Mode Selects the clock setting mode for this TV. Watching > Basic > Adjusting time Date Sets the current date manually. Watching >...
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Auto Standby Automatically turns the TV to Standby mode for energy saving when no operation is performed for 4 hours. Watching > Basic > Energy saving functions - 252 -...
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No signal Power off Automatically turns the TV to Standby mode to prevent unnecessary power consumption when no signal is received and no operation is performed for 10 minutes. Watching > Basic > Energy saving functions - 253 -...
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Setup Eco Navigation Automatically sets the TV to the most suitable energy-saving mode. Watching > Basic > Energy saving functions - 254 -...
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USB Device Setup Formats the USB HDD or safely removes USB device. Recording > USB HDD setup > Setting for USB HDD - 255 -...
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Recording Setup Settings for the recording feature of the USB HDD Recording > Recording current programme > One Touch Recording - 256 -...
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Child Lock Applies access control for channels or inputs to prevent unwanted access. Functions > Child Lock > Using Child Lock - 257 -...
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Tuning Menu Some features are not available on all models. Available menu items are displayed on your TV screen. Favourites Edit Creates a list of favourite channels. Watching > Tuning and editing channels > Favourites Edit Channel List Skips unwanted channels or edits channels. Watching >...
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LNB Configuration Selects the satellite for each LNB. Watching > Tuning and editing channels > Auto Tuning Add TV Signal Adds the TV mode. Watching > Tuning and editing channels > Add TV Signal = Note = The settings in Tuning Menu are applicable only for the selected TV mode.
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Language Some features are not available on all models. Available menu items are displayed on your TV screen. OSD Language Changes language for on-screen displays. Watching > Basic > Language Preferred Audio Language Selects the preferred language for digital channel multi audio (depending on the broadcaster).
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Display Settings Some features are not available on all models. Available menu items are displayed on your TV screen. Subtitle Type Selects the preferred subtitle type. Watching > Basic > Subtitle Teletext Selects teletext display mode. Watching > Teletext > Teletext mode Input Labels Accessing the input labels list allows you to change the input name or skip the input if unconnected, improving identification and selection in the...
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HDMI HDR Setting Set to when the HDR device is connected to the TV. Watching > External equipment > HDMI HDR Setting - 262 -...
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VIERA Link Settings VIERA Link Sets to use VIERA Link functions. Functions > VIERA Link “HDAVI Control™” > Preparations Power on Link Sets to use Power on Link functions. Functions > VIERA Link “HDAVI Control™” > Power on Link Power off Link Sets to use Power off Link functions.
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Data Service Application Service Sets to use Hybrid Broadcast Broadband TV application. Functions > Data Service Application > Using Data Service Application Privacy Setting Settings for the privacy in the interactive data services Functions > Data Service Application > Privacy Setting - 264 -...
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System Menu Shipping Condition Resets all settings to the original condition. Functions > Shipping Condition > Shipping Condition System Update Downloads new software to this TV. Functions > Updating the TV Software > Auto update Licence Menu Displays the software licence information. - 265 -...
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Other Settings Power Save / Off) Reduces brightness of the picture to economise on power consumption. - 266 -...
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Support Help menu Using Help menu 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Help and press to access. 3. Select TV Self Test System Information Device Information and press to access. TV Self Test Makes a diagnosis of picture or sound problems. Follow the on-screen instructions.
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TV Self Test. Support > Help menu > Using Help menu If the problem still persists, please contact your local Panasonic dealer for assistance. Black and white picture Check that the output of the external equipment matches the input of the ●...
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Each one of these dots is precisely controlled by the electronics of the TV to produce the picture. Whilst Panasonic maintains the highest standards in manufacturing technology and processes in the construction of these panels, there are a number of allowable pixel / subpixel failures that still allow the panel to be defined as a good panel.
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Some features are not available on all models. Before requesting service or assistance, please follow these simple guides to solve the problem. If the problem still persists, please contact your local Panasonic dealer for assistance. Due to the digital reception technologies involved, quality of the Digital TV ●...
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Also makes a diagnosis of sound problem in TV Self Test. Support > Help menu > Using Help menu If the problem still persists, please contact your local Panasonic dealer for assistance. No sound is produced Is “Sound mute” active? Press MUTE to switch sound mute on or off.
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HDMI Before requesting service or assistance, please follow these simple guides to solve the problem. If the problem still persists, please contact your local Panasonic dealer for assistance. Sound is unusual Check the setting of HDMI Audio Format in the Sound Menu to match the ●...
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Network Before requesting service or assistance, please follow these simple guides to solve the problem. If the problem still persists, please contact your local Panasonic dealer for assistance. Cannot connect to the network Check the LAN cable or wireless LAN is connected properly.
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Check the connections and settings. ● Network > Network connections > Internet connection Network > Network settings The server or connected line may be busy now. ● - 274 -...
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Other Before requesting service or assistance, please follow these simple guides to solve the problem. If the problem still persists, please contact your local Panasonic dealer for assistance. VIERA Link function does not work and an error message appears Check the connections.
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– Home Streaming is set to Always. – Powered On by Easy Mirroring is set to On. When pushed with a finger, the display panel moves slightly and makes a noise There is a little gap around the panel to prevent damage to the panel. This ●...
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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) - 277 -...
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Maintenance Care and Cleaning First, remove the mains plug from the mains socket. ■ Display panel, Cabinet, Pedestal Regular care: Gently wipe the surface of the display panel, cabinet, or pedestal by using a soft cloth to remove dirt or fingerprints. For stubborn dirt: (1) First clean the dust from the surface.