Read first Before use • How to use • License • Note Features • 4K resolution • Home Watching Basic • Basic connection • Selecting channel • Information banner • Options menu • Closed Caption • Energy saving functions • Adjusting time •...
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• Aspect • Ambient Sensor • Brightness • Color • Clarity • Motion • Color Management Settings • Option Settings • Screen Settings For best audio • Sound Mode • Each Sound Mode Advanced Settings • Balance • Auto Gain Control •...
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• Preparations • Settings • Note Parental Controls • Using Parental Controls Power LED Indicator • Using Power LED Indicator Reset to Factory Defaults • Reset to Factory Defaults Bluetooth devices • Bluetooth Setup Settings Setting menu • How to use Support FAQs •...
Read first Before use How to use ■ Meaning of signs Icons in brackets indicate remote control buttons. Picture Mode Letters in cyan indicate on-screen display items. References in this eHELP You can jump to the page by selecting the reference with the cursor. ■...
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= Note = The design and specifications are subject to change without notice. ● Some features of this unit may not be available unless the software is ● updated. Be sure to follow the on-screen instructions and update the software via network. The images shown in this eHELP are for illustrative purposes only.
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(1) the software developed independently by or for Panasonic Entertainment & Communication Co., Ltd., (2) the software owned by third party and licensed to Panasonic Entertainment & Communication Co., Ltd., (3) the software licensed under the GNU General Public License, Version 2.0 (GPL V2.0),...
Note When using your own contents (music, video, picture, etc.) with this unit, ● pay attention not to harm the copyright, intellectual property, privacy, etc. of the subject. Pay attention to the privacy, image rights, etc. of display images, and use this unit at your own risk. Keep your personal information (password of broadband router, etc.) safe ●...
Features 4K resolution You can watch content in 4K format that has twice the horizontal and vertical resolution of the 1080p signal. Watching > 4K resolution > 4K-compatible equipment - 10 -...
Home “Home” is a gateway to the TV programs, applications and connected devices. It provides you an easy way to access all the features. Functions > Home > How to use - 11 -...
Watching Basic Basic connection Please ensure that the unit is disconnected from the wall outlet before attaching or disconnecting any cables. External equipment and cables shown are not supplied with this TV. ● ■ Antenna Terrestrial / cable terminal RF cable Antenna = Note = Keep the TV away from electronic equipment (video equipment, etc.) or...
Selecting channel 1. Display Home with and select 2. Select Antenna. 3. Select a channel. ■ To display the channel guide 1. Display the channel guide with 2. Select a channel. = Note = To pause and rewind the current program within the maximum recordable ●...
Information banner The information banner appears when changing a channel. (Example) Input source Channel position and name Program Start time / End time Progress time indicator of the selected program Information on the next program Date and time Features available / message meanings signal: Poor quality TV signal Dolby...
Closed Caption You can display / hide subtitles from Closed Caption in the menu. 1. Display Home with and select 2. Select Accessibility > Closed Caption. 3. Follow the on-screen instructions. - 16 -...
Energy saving functions The TV can be eco-friendly using energy-saving functions. The TV goes into Standby mode in the following conditions: Set to Eco is active. ● No operation is performed for 4 hours while Auto Standby is set to On. ●...
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Power Save / Off) Reduces brightness of the picture to economize on power consumption. Auto Brightness / Off) Adjusts brightness automatically depending on ambient lighting conditions. This function may not be available when Picture Mode is set to Dolby ● Vision Dark.
Adjusting time Adjusts the time data. 1. Display Home with and select 2. Select Preferences > Time Zone. 3. Follow the on-screen instructions. - 19 -...
Language Changes language for on-screen displays. 1. Display Home with and select 2. Select Preferences > Language. 3. Follow the on-screen instructions. - 20 -...
4K resolution 4K-compatible equipment Some features are not available on all models. You can watch content in 4K format that has twice the horizontal and vertical resolution of the 1080p signal. For details of valid 4K format ● Watching > 4K resolution > Valid 4K format Connect the 4K-compatible equipment to HDMI terminal using a ●...
HDMI Auto Setting Some features are not available on all models. 1. Display Home with and select You can also access by pressing and holding ● 2. Select Display & Sounds > Picture Settings. Select the input mode. ● 3. Select HDMI Settings >...
Valid 4K format Some features are not available on all models. ■ Valid 4K format (HDMI) ● 4K UHD 3 840 × 2 160 (144p, 120p, 100p, 60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p) – Aspect is fixed to 16:9. = Note = The above signals are reformatted for optimal viewing on your display.
External equipment External connection Some features are not available on all models. 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 ●...
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■ HDMI equipment HDMI terminal HDMI cable Recorder / Player / Satellite box / Camcorder / Amplifier with speaker system / Game = Note = Use a fully wired HDMI compliant cable. ● Use a high speed HDMI cable for high resolution images. ●...
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■ USB devices USB port USB devices = 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 ● simultaneously except USB Flash Memory. Some USB devices or USB HUB may not be used with this TV.
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■ Headphones Headphone / Subwoofer jack 3.5 mm stereo mini plug Headphones Headphone Jack Connect to enable the audio output from the ● headphone terminal. Watching > For best audio > Audio Output To adjust the volume, set Headphone Volume. ●...
Watching external input Connect the external equipment to allow you to watch the external input. 1. Display Home with and select 2. Select the input mode connected to the equipment. (The selected mode is displayed on the bottom right of the screen.) = Note = The connected device name may be displayed for HDMI input (if ●...
HDMI features Some features are not available on all models. 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 Cable or Satellite box or a DVD player, can be connected to the HDMI terminal using a fully wired HDMI compliant cable.
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■ DVI connection If the external equipment has only a DVI output, connect to the HDMI terminal via a DVI to HDMI adaptor cable. Enquire HDMI adaptor cable at your local digital equipment retailer shop. ● = Note = If the connected equipment has an aspect adjustment function, set the ●...
HDMI Settings 1. Display Home with and select You can also access by pressing and holding ● 2. Select Display & Sounds > Picture Settings. Select the input mode. ● 3. Select HDMI Settings. 4. Set the item. Input Lag (Auto Fast / Normal)
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/ Off) Provides smoother gaming experience with low latency and without image stuttering or tearing. Set to to enable VRR (Variable Refresh Rate) / NVIDIA G-SYNC Compatible / AMD FreeSync Premium function when the equipment supporting VRR / NVIDIA G-SYNC Compatible / AMD FreeSync Premium function is connected to this TV.
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HDMI Contents Type (Graphics Photos Auto / Off) Adjusts the picture settings of each HDMI input according to the selected content type. Auto: Automatically adjusts the picture settings according to the received HDMI content if the connected equipment supports HDMI Content Type.
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HDR Dynamic Setting HDR10+ Functionality / Off) Enables the HDR10+ function for HDMI input signal. Dolby Vision / Off) Allows Dolby Vision processing to occur either on the TV or the source device mainly. Off: Disables Dolby Vision functionality. = Note = Supporting HDR does not increase the peak brightness capabilities of the ●...
Speaker Selection 1. Display Home with and select 2. Select Display & Sounds > Speaker Selection. 3. Set the item. Speaker Selection (TV Speaker External Speaker) Enables controlling the theater speaker with this TV’s remote control by pointing at the TV’s signal receiver. Speaker: TV speakers are active.
For best picture Picture Mode Some features are not available on all models. Available menu items are displayed on your TV screen. 1. Display Home with and select You can also access by pressing and holding ● 2. Select Display & Sounds >...
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True Cinema: Reproduces the original image quality precisely without any revision. Professional1 / Allows you to set and lock the professional picture settings. Watching > For best picture > Option Settings If a certified professional dealer sets these modes, Professional1 ●...
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■ Netflix Adaptive calibrated mode Reproduces the image quality based on the professional monitor settings while watching Netflix. 1. Display Home with and select You can also access by pressing and holding ● 2. Select Display & Sounds > Picture Settings.
Aspect Some features are not available on all models. Available menu items are displayed on your TV screen. Changes the aspect ratio (image size). ■ To change the aspect ratio manually 1. Display Home with and select You can also access by pressing and holding ●...
Ambient Sensor Automatic Brightness Control function Adjusts picture settings automatically depending on ambient lighting condition. 1. Display Home with and select You can also access by pressing and holding ● 2. Select Display & Sounds > Picture Settings. Select the input mode. ●...
Brightness Some features are not available on all models. Available menu items are displayed on your TV screen. 1. Display Home with and select You can also access by pressing and holding ● 2. Select Display & Sounds > Picture Settings.
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HDR Settings EOTF Type (Auto Traditional Gamma / PQ) Selects the EOTF type of broadcast or video content. It works correctly only when the signal corresponds to each EOTF type. Set to Auto for general use. Automatically switches to Auto for broadcast each time another input / ●...
Color 1. Display Home with and select You can also access by pressing and holding ● 2. Select Display & Sounds > Picture Settings. Select the input mode. ● 3. Select Color. 4. Set the item. Color, Tint Adjusts the levels of these options according to your personal preference. Color Temperature Sets the overall color tone of the picture (bluer - redder).
Clarity 1. Display Home with and select You can also access by pressing and holding ● 2. Select Display & Sounds > Picture Settings. Select the input mode. ● 3. Select Clarity. 4. Set the item. Sharpness Adjusts the levels of the option according to your personal preference. Random Noise Reduction (Auto / Off)
Motion Some features are not available on all models. 1. Display Home with and select You can also access by pressing and holding ● 2. Select Display & Sounds > Picture Settings. Select the input mode. ● 3. Select Motion. 4.
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Auto AI – Film Interlock: Reproduces image more precisely for the film content. Set to when the image looks unnatural. Picture Mode Auto AI to use this function. ● Not valid in the following conditions: ● – Input Lag is set to Fast. –...
Color Management Settings 1. Display Home with and select You can also access by pressing and holding ● 2. Select Display & Sounds > Picture Settings. Select the input mode. ● 3. Select Color Management Settings. 4. Set the item. ■...
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■ White Balance Adjustment R-Gain G-Gain B-Gain Adjusts the white balance of bright red / green / blue components. R-Cutoff G-Cutoff B-Cutoff Adjusts the white balance of dark red / green / blue components. More Detailed Adjustment Adjusts more detailed items for White Balance Adjustment.
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■ Color Gamut Adjustment 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 Color Gamut...
Option Settings 1. Display Home with and select You can also access by pressing and holding ● 2. Select Display & Sounds > Picture Settings. Select the input mode. ● 3. Select Option Settings. 4. Set the item. Dolby Vision Notification Enables a notification to change the picture mode for Dolby Vision content.
Screen Settings Some features are not available on all models. Available menu items are displayed on your TV screen. 1. Display Home with and select You can also access by pressing and holding ● 2. Select Display & Sounds > Screen Settings.
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Logo Luminance Control (Max / Min) Adjusts the luminance level of the displayed logo to prevent panel “image retention”. Panel Maintenance Turns the screen off and perform the maintenance to prevent the panel “image retention”. It takes approx. 10 minutes to finish the maintenance. ●...
For best audio Sound Mode 1. Display Home with and select You can also access by pressing and holding ● 2. Select Display & Sounds > Sound Settings. Select the input mode. ● 3. Select Sound Mode. 4. Select the mode. Sound Mode (Auto AI Standard...
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Game(FPS): Provides the suitable sound quality for playing FPS games. Input Lag Fast for low latency of video and audio signals. ● For HDMI ● User: Adjusts the sounds manually using the equalizer to suit your favorite sound quality. Each Sound Mode Advanced Settings can be adjusted and stored for each ●...
Each Sound Mode Advanced Settings Some features are not available on all models. Available menu items are displayed on your TV screen. 1. Display Home with and select You can also access by pressing and holding ● 2. Select Display & Sounds >...
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Sound Field Creation (Talk Standard Theater Theater Pro Live Sport Direct Through) Selects your favorite sound field setting. Talk: Provides the suitable sound field for talk scenes and makes it easier to hear voice. Standard: Provides the suitable sound field for all types of scenes. Theater Theater Pro:...
Option Settings Some features are not available on all models. Available menu items are displayed on your TV screen. 1. Display Home with and select You can also access by pressing and holding ● 2. Select Display & Sounds > Sound Settings.
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Clear Sound Adjustment / Off) If the sound from TV speakers is unclear due to installation environment, is recommended. This function is effective only for the sound from TV speakers. ● Dialogue enhancement / Off) Enhances the intelligibility of dialog and commentary. - 62 -...
Audio Output 1. Display Home with and select 2. Select Display & Sounds > Audio Output. 3. Set the item. Headphone Jack Set to Connect to enable the audio output from the headphone terminal. When Headphone Jack is set to Connect, the audio is not output to AV ●...
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Digital Audio Format (Auto Pass Through Dolby Audio) Selects the digital audio format. Auto: Dolby Audio is output as Dolby Audio Bitstream. AAC on the digital broadcasting are output as Dolby Audio Bitstream with the transcoding method. Other digital audio output signals are output as PCM. PCM: For the audio device not supporting AAC or Dolby Audio, the digital audio signal is output as PCM.
Sound Focus Setting 1. Display Home with and select You can also access by pressing and holding ● 2. Select Display & Sounds > Sound Focus Setting. Select the input mode. ● 3. Follow the on-screen instructions. Sound Focus Mode (Off Pinpoint Spot...
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Sound Focus Positioning (Pinpoint Positioning Spot Positioning Area Positioning) Adjusts the sound focusing position and balance for line array speakers. Pinpoint Positioning: Adjusts the position of Pinpoint. Spot Positioning: Adjusts the position of Spot. Area Positioning: Adjusts the position for Area. The setting of adjusting position is stored.
Tuning and editing channels Setting menu You can retune channels, edit channel lists, create your favorite channel lists, etc. 1. Display Home with and select 2. Select Live TV > Channel Scan. 3. Set the item. Select Favorite Channels Manage Channels to edit the channels.
Network 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. ■ Wireless connection Built-in wireless LAN (Rear of the TV) Access point Internet environment ■...
In case the password of the registered device or user is known by a third ● party, there is a risk of unauthorized entries. Keep your password safe. Panasonic will make no warranty for the unauthorized entries. To prevent a risk of interception, unauthorized entries and hacking, set up ●...
Network settings Network connection Ensure the connections are completed before starting network setup. Network > Network connections 1. Display Home with and select 2. Select Network. 3. Follow the on-screen instructions. - 71 -...
Functions Home How to use “Home” is a gateway to the TV programs, applications and connected devices. Home is displayed by pressing and it provides you an easy way to access all the features as shown below (example). Profile / Inputs / Find / Home / Live / My Stuff Applications Setting menu Settings >...
Use a fully wired HDMI compliant cable. ● Connect the equipment to the TV’s HDMI terminal via an HDMI cable. ● About HDMI cable for connecting Panasonic HD Video Camera or LUMIX Camera, read the manual of the equipment. HDMI terminal HDMI cable...
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■ Available features (HDMI connection) DVD Recorder / DVD Player / Blu-ray Disc Player Easy playback ● Power on Link ● Power off Link ● Standby Power Save* ● Intelligent Auto Standby* ● HD Video Camera / LUMIX Camera Easy playback ●...
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■ HDMI and Audio out connections Use a fully wired HDMI compliant cable. ● Connect the equipment to the TV’s HDMI terminal via an HDMI cable. ● Use the optical digital audio cable for audio output from the TV. ● HDMI terminal / DIGITAL AUDIO HDMI cable DVD Recorder...
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■ Available features (HDMI and Audio out connections) Player theater Easy playback* ● Power on Link ● Power off Link ● Intelligent Auto Standby* ● Speaker Selection ● Blu-ray Disc theater Easy playback* ● Power on Link ● Power off Link ●...
Preparations Connect the equipment supporting HDMI CEC. ● For details of HDMI CEC connections ● Functions > HDMI-CEC Device Control > HDMI connection Use a fully wired HDMI compliant cable. ● Set up the connected equipment. Read the manual of the equipment. ●...
Settings Set HDMI-CEC Device Control / Speaker Selection to use the HDMI CEC functions with the connected HDMI devices. Watching > External equipment > HDMI-CEC Device Control Watching > External equipment > Speaker Selection - 78 -...
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 ●...
Parental Controls Using Parental Controls You can lock specific contents to restrict access to them. When the locked content is selected, a message appears. 1. Display Home with and select 2. Select Preferences > Parental Controls. 3. Follow the on-screen instructions. - 80 -...
Power LED Indicator Using Power LED Indicator Selects the power LED indication mode. 1. Display Home with and select 2. Select Preferences > Power LED > Power LED Indicator. 3. Select On(Standby Only) On(Power on Only) / Off. The power LED indicator illuminates continuously. On(Standby Only): The power LED indicator illuminates only when the TV is in Standby...
Reset to Factory Defaults Reset to Factory Defaults Resets the TV to its original condition (i.e. no channels tuned in). All settings are reset (channels, picture, sound settings, etc.). 1. Display Home with and select 2. Select Device & Software >...
Bluetooth devices Bluetooth Setup You can use Bluetooth keyboards* , Bluetooth mouses* and Bluetooth audio devices* (headphones, smartphone, etc.) with this TV. *1 : HID (Human Interface Device Profile) and HOGP (Human interface device Over Generic attribute Profile) compliant keyboards and mouses can be used.
Settings Setting menu How to use Various menus allow you to make settings for the picture, sound and other functions. 1. Display Home with and select Displayed items vary depending on the input signal. ● Some menu items can be accessed by pressing ●...
> TV Self Test. 3) Follow the on-screen instructions. 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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Blurry or distorted image (no sound or low volume) Reset channels. ● Watching > Tuning and editing channels > Setting menu There may be a short black image A black image is displayed to avoid picture distortion when an input signal ●...
Digital TV Before requesting service or assistance, please follow these simple guides to solve the problem. If the problem still persists, please contact your local Panasonic dealer for assistance. Block noise, frozen or disappearing image occurs / Some channels cannot be tuned Check the position, direction and connection of the antenna.
> TV Self Test. 3) Follow the on-screen instructions. If the problem still persists, please contact your local Panasonic dealer for assistance. No sound is produced Is “Sound mute” active? Turn mute on and off with the remote control. ●...
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 HDMI Auto Setting in the Setup Menu to Mode1.
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.
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. How to check the current version of firmware used on your TV 1.
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● An error message appears Follow the message’s instructions. ● If the problem persists, contact your local Panasonic dealer or the ● authorized service center. TV does not turn on after plugging the power cord plug When the power cord plug is plugged, TV enters the Standby mode. To turn on the TV, press the power button of remote control.
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How to operate the TV with Power Button on this unit Perform the following procedure to operate the TV such as selecting a ● channel, changing volume, etc. 1. Press Power Button on this unit. The operation guide is displayed. ●...
Detailed information Support information about the application, optional devices, operation, etc. may be found on the following website. https://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/tv/ (English only) - 94 -...
Maintenance Care and Cleaning First, unplug the Power cord plug from the wall outlet. ■ 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.
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