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  • Page 1 TH-P50S60Z TH-P60S60Z e HELP English...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Watching Basic • Basic connection • Selecting channel • Information banner • Option Menu • Subtitle • Off Timer • Still • Last view External equipment • External connection • Watching external input • HDMI features • Valid input signals For best picture • Viewing Mode • Ambient Sensor • Auto power standby function • Aspect • Advanced Settings • Copy Adjustment For best audio...
  • Page 3 • Auto Tuning • Manual Tuning • Update Channel List • Signal Condition Home network DLNA / Web Browser • Information for DLNA • Using DLNA • Using Web Browser Network connections • DLNA connection • Internet connection • Note Network settings • Network Connection • Custom - Wireless • Custom - Wired • Custom - Wireless Access Point • Network Status • VIERA remote Settings...
  • Page 4 Music • Selecting file • Playing music • Music Setup DIGA Recorder • Controlling DIGA Recorder Technical information • Photo format • Video format • Music format Media Player Using Media Player • Information • Selecting device / mode Photo mode • Selecting file • Viewing photo • Sorting photos • Using slideshow Video mode • Selecting file • Watching video...
  • Page 5 Technical information • Device handling caution • USB devices • Photo format • Video format • Music format Functions VIERA TOOLS • Using VIERA TOOLS 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 • Speaker Selection • Note...
  • Page 6 Electronic Touch Pen • Information • Touch Pen Setup • Using Electronic Touch Pen Settings Setting menu • How to use Picture • Viewing Mode • Basic settings • Ambient Sensor • Noise reduction settings • Advanced Settings • Option Settings • Screen Settings • Copy Adjustment • Reset Picture Defaults Sound • Mode • Basic settings • Volume settings • Audio Description...
  • Page 7 • Clock Settings • Auto Standby • No signal Power off Setup • Eco Navigation • USB Device Setup • Touch Pen Setup • Child Lock • Tuning Menu • Language • Display Settings • VIERA Link Settings • System Menu • Other Settings Support FAQs • Picture • Digital TV • Sound • HDMI • Network • Other Maintenance • Care and Cleaning Information...
  • Page 8 Letters enclosed in a box indicate remote control buttons. Menu Letters in cyan indicate on-screen display items. References in this eHELP The images shown in this eHELP are for illustrative purposes only. ● - 8 -...

  • Page 9: Watching Basic

    Watching Basic Basic connection Please ensure that the unit is disconnected from the mains socket before attaching or disconnecting any cables. ■ Aerial Aerial terminal RF cable Aerial Keep RF (antenna) cable away from the mains lead to avoid and minimise ●...
  • Page 10 ■ DVD Recorder / VCR Aerial terminal RF cable DVD Recorder / VCR Aerial HDMI terminal HDMI cable For VIERA Link connections ● Functions VIERA Link “HDAVI Control™” Summary of VIERA Link ■ Set top box HDMI terminal HDMI cable Set top box Satellite dish For VIERA Link connections...

  • Page 11: Selecting Channel

    Check the terminal type and cable plugs are correct when connecting. ● Selecting channel 1. Select Digital TV or Analogue TV with You can also select the mode pressing INPUT/OK/HOLD for MENU ● button repeatedly on the control panel of the TV. The selected mode is displayed on the top left of the screen.

  • Page 12: Information Banner

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

  • Page 13: Option Menu

    Audio Description service available This function can aid visually-impaired viewers by adding an ● additional audio track to describe events on screen. Settings Sound Audio Description – 90: Off Timer remaining time Watching Basic Off Timer To confirm another tuned channel ●...

  • Page 14: Subtitle

    Video Selection Selects from a group of multiple videos (if available). For Digital TV ● Audio Selection / AD Selects between alternative languages for sound tracks (if available). For Digital TV ● Dual Audio Selects stereo / monaural (if available). For Digital TV ●...

  • Page 15: Still

    When the remaining time is less than 3 minutes, the remaining time will ● flash on the screen. Still Freeze / unfreeze picture with STILL. Last view Switch to a previously viewed channel or input mode easily with LAST VIEW. Press again to return to the current view.

  • Page 16: Usb Devices

    Use HDMI2 for connecting an amplifier. This connection is applicable ● when using an amplifier that has ARC (Audio Return Channel) function. ■ AV devices AV IN (COMPONENT) terminal Component cables DVD player AV IN (VIDEO) terminal Composite cables Camcorder / Game equipment ■...

  • Page 17: Watching External Input

    You cannot connect any devices by using USB card reader. ● Additional information for the devices may be on the following website. ● (English only) http://panasonic.net/viera/support ■ To listen with speakers DIGITAL AUDIO OUT Optical digital audio cable Amplifier with speaker system To enjoy the sound from the external equipment in multi-channel sound ●...

  • Page 18: Hdmi Features

    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 and the 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 an HDMI compliant (fully wired) cable.

  • Page 19: Valid Input Signals

    ■ DVI connection If the external equipment has only a DVI output, connect to the HDMI terminal via a DVI to HDMI adaptor cable. When using the DVI to HDMI adaptor cable, connect the audio cable to the audio input terminal (use AV IN audio terminals).

  • Page 20: For Best Picture

    For best picture Viewing Mode 1. Display the menu with MENU 2. Select Picture Viewing Mode with and press to access 3. Select the mode with and press to set Viewing Mode (Dynamic Normal Cinema True Cinema / Custom) Selects your favourite picture mode for each input. Dynamic: Improves contrast and sharpness for viewing in a bright room.

  • Page 21: Auto Power Standby Function

    Automatic Brightness Control function ● Adjusts picture settings automatically depending on ambient lighting conditions. Auto power standby function The TV will automatically go into Standby mode in the following conditions: Off Timer is active. ● Watching Basic Off Timer No operation is performed for 4 hours while Auto Standby is set to On.

  • Page 22: Advanced Settings

    Full: Displays a 4:3 image enlarged horizontally to fit the screen. For HD (High definition) signals ● Sidecut Just: Displays a 16:9 letterbox (anamorphic) image full-screen. Stretching is only noticeable at the left and right edges. For HD (High definition) signals ●...
  • Page 23 ■ Panel Luminance Setting Panel Luminance Setting (High / Low) Changes the luminance level of the panel to adjust the overall brightness. ■ Adaptive Gamma Control Adaptive Gamma Control Adjusts the gamma curve to make the image brighter. ■ Black Expander Black Expander Gradually adjusts the shades of black.

  • Page 24: Colour Management

    ■ Colour Management R-Hue R-Saturation R-Luminance Adjusts the picture hue / saturation / luminance of red areas. G-Hue G-Saturation G-Luminance Adjusts the picture hue / saturation / luminance of green areas. B-Hue B-Saturation B-Luminance Adjusts the picture hue / saturation / luminance of blue areas. Reset Colour Management Resets to the default Colour Management.

  • Page 25: Copy Adjustment

    Copy Adjustment Copies the picture settings of True Cinema Custom to those of another input or another Viewing Mode. 1. Display the menu with MENU 2. Select Picture Copy Adjustment Destination Viewing Mode Destination Input with and press to access 3.

  • Page 26: Tv Guide

    TV Guide Freeview Guide Using the Freeview Guide enables you to select a programme easily, view programme information, etc. The Freeview Guide - Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) provides an on-screen listing of the programmes currently broadcast and the future broadcasts over the next seven days (depending on the broadcasters). For Digital TV ●...

  • Page 27: Teletext

    ■ How to operate in Now/Next screen To scroll through the channels ● To watch the highlighted programme ● To return to TV ● EXIT = Note = When this TV is turned on for the first time, or the TV is switched off for ●...
  • Page 28 ■ Reveal hidden data 1. Press MENU 2. Reveal with (red) Press again to hide. ● ■ To view a favourite page stored Press STTL to view a favourite page. Call up the page stored on (blue) (List mode). ● Factory setting is “P103”...

  • Page 29: Teletext Mode

    ■ View sub page The number of sub pages is displayed on the top of the screen. Press to view sub page. (Only when Teletext has more than one page.) The number of sub pages varies depending on the broadcasters (up to 79 ●...

  • Page 30: Tuning And Editing Channels

    Tuning and editing channels Setting menu You can retune channels, create your favourite channel lists, skip unwanted channels, etc. 1. Select Digital TV or Analogue TV with 2. Display the menu with MENU 3. Select Setup Tuning Menu with and press to access Digital TV Tuning Menu Analogue TV Tuning Menu...
  • Page 31 ■ Edit Favourites list You can edit the favourites list while the cursor is on the channel in the favourites list. To move the channel ● 1) Select the channel with 2) Press (green) 3) Select the new position with or numeric buttons 4) Press (green) to store...

  • Page 32: Channel List

    Channel List ■ Skip unwanted Digital TV / Analogue TV channels You can hide (skip) unwanted channels. The hidden channels cannot be displayed except in this function. 1. Select Channel List with and press to access 2. Select a channel with 3.

  • Page 33: Auto Tuning

    Auto Tuning 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. ● If tuning has not been done completely, set Manual Tuning.

  • Page 34: Update Channel List

    ■ Analogue TV Set Analogue TV channel manually after Auto Tuning. 1. Select the channel position with numeric buttons 2. Select the channel with Channel Up / Down button 3. Search with 4. Select Store with and press to set If a VCR is connected only with the RF cable, select channel position 0.

  • Page 35: Home Network

    Home network DLNA / Web Browser Information for DLNA 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.
  • Page 36 And you need to install the application for controlling VIERA on your smartphone. For information of the application (English only): http://panasonic.net/viera/support For the operations, refer to the support information of the application. “Windows 7 / Windows 8” are the OS that have been tested for ●...

  • Page 37: Using Dlna

    ■ Sharing the contents of this TV with another piece of network equipment You can enjoy the contents of this TV on another DLNA Certified VIERA connected to your home network. : Available contents: Contents that can be played back in Media Player of this TV and ●...

  • Page 38: Using Web Browser

    ● service providers and such service may be discontinued either temporarily or permanently without notice. Therefore, Panasonic will make no warranty for the contents or the continuity of the services. Some contents may be inappropriate for some viewers.

  • Page 39: Network Connections

    Depending on the connection environment, the internet connection may be ● slow or may not be successful. During the operation, audio signal is output from DIGITAL AUDIO OUT and ● HDMI2 (ARC function) terminals. But no video signals are output. To use HDMI2 with ARC function, connect an amplifier that has ARC function and set to use theatre speakers.
  • Page 40 ■ Wired connection (For DLNA and internet service) ETHERNET terminal LAN cable (Unshielded) Use the Unshielded Twist Pair (UTP) LAN cable. ● Hub or Router Internet environment DLNA Certified media server ■ Wireless connection (For DLNA) To use the TV as a wireless access point ●...

  • Page 41: Internet Connection

    Internet connection To use internet service, you need a broadband network environment. If you do not have any broadband network services, please consult your ● retailer for assistance. Dial-up internet connections cannot be used. ● Required speed (effective): at least 1.5 Mbps for SD (Standard Definition) ●...

  • Page 42: Network Settings

    ■ Notices for Internet connection If your modem has no broadband router functions, use a broadband router. ● If your modem has broadband router functions but there are no vacant ● ports, use a hub. Ensure that the broadband routers and hubs are compatible with ●...

  • Page 43: Custom - Wireless

    It is recommended to select the encrypted access point. ● 5. Enter the encryption key of the access point with and press to set You can set characters using numeric buttons. ● Press RETURN to store ● 6. Automatically setup is done and the Network Status screen is displayed Home network...
  • Page 44 2) Press the WPS button on the access point until the light flashes 3) Connect the TV with the access point with – WPS: Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ – If the connection has failed, check the settings and positions of your access point.

  • Page 45: Custom - Wired

    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. ● Some internet services may not be available depending on the proxy ●...
  • Page 46 3. The VIERA Name/IP/DNS Settings screen is displayed VIERA Name You can set your favourite name for this TV. ● This name will be used as the name of this TV on the screen of the other ● network equipment. Acquire IP Address Acquire DNS Address Auto...

  • Page 47: Custom - Wireless Access Point

    5. Select Exit with and press to set 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 ●...

  • Page 48: Network Status

    For the operations, refer to the support information of the application. Device to upload contents Selects device to upload contents from the network equipment (smartphone, etc.). = Note = Depending on the area, this function may not be available. For details, ● consult your local Panasonic dealer. - 48 -...

  • Page 49: Network Link Settings

    Remote Device List. Remote Device List Lists the equipment accessible to this TV on the home network. = Note = Depending on the area, this function may not be available. For details, ● consult your local Panasonic dealer. - 49 -...

  • Page 50: Software Update

    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 with and press to access 3. Follow the on-screen instructions New Software Message Selects whether to give a notification message when new software is found via network.

  • Page 51: Viewing Photo

    Viewing photo ■ Playback Photos are displayed one at a time. To operate Single view ● : To the previous photo : To the next photo : Stop (return to list) : Slideshow To display / hide the operation guide ●...
  • Page 52 Transition Effect (Off Fade Dissolve Motion / Random) Selects the transition effect for switching the photo during the slideshow. Fade: The next photo fades in gradually. Dissolve: Each photo is dissolved when switching to the next photo. Motion: Each photo is displayed with an effect of enlarging, reducing, moving up or moving down.

  • Page 53: Selecting File

    Videos Selecting file Ensure the preparations of the media server, network connections and network settings are completed. Home network DLNA / Web Browser Information for DLNA Home network Network connections Home network Network settings 1. Display VIERA TOOLS with VIERA TOOLS 2.

  • Page 54: Video Setup

    To display / hide the operation guide and information banner ● INFO To the previous content ● (red) To the next content ● (green) To change aspect ● 1) Display Aspect Selection list with ASPECT 2) Select the mode with and press to set Aspect1:...

  • Page 55: Audio Output Settings

    Audio Selection, Dual Audio, Dual Mono Audio Selects for selectable sound tracks (if available). It may take several seconds to change the sound. ● This function is available during playback. ● Subtitle Display / hide subtitles (if available). This function is available during playback. ●...

  • Page 56: Selecting File

    Auto: Dolby Digital is output as Dolby Digital Bitstream. HE-AAC and MPEG are output as PCM. DTS is output as DTS for video contents of Media Player / Network services. PCM: Digital output signal is fixed to PCM. ARC (Audio Return Channel) is a function of digital audio output using ●...

  • Page 57: Playing Music

    Playing music ■ Playback To operate playback ● : Rewind : Fast forward : Stop : Pause / Playback To display / hide the operation guide ● INFO To the previous track ● (red) To the next track ● (green) To return to list ●...

  • Page 58: Diga Recorder

    DIGA Recorder Controlling DIGA Recorder Ensure the preparations of the media server, network connections and network settings are completed. Home network DLNA / Web Browser Information for DLNA Home network Network connections Home network Network settings 1. Display VIERA TOOLS with VIERA TOOLS 2.

  • Page 59: Technical Information

    Technical information Photo format ■ Supported Photo formats ● JPEG (.jpg, .jpeg) Image resolution (pixel): 8 × 8 to 30,719 × 17,279 Sub-sampling: 4:4:4, 4:2:2, 4:2:0 DCF and EXIF standards ● Progressive JPEG is not supported. ● = Note = Some files may not be played back even if they fulfil these conditions.
  • Page 60 MP4 (.f4v, .m4v, .mp4) Video codec: H.264 BP/MP/HP, MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG4 SP/ASP Audio codec: AAC, Dolby Digital, HE-AAC, MPEG Audio, MP3 This TV supports this container recorded with Panasonic products. For ● details, read the manual of the products. ● FLV (.flv) Video codec: H.264 BP/MP/HP...
  • Page 61 ● PS (.mod, .mpg, .mpeg, .vob, .vro) Video codec: MPEG1, MPEG2 Audio codec: Dolby Digital, LPCM, MPEG Audio ● TS (.mts, .m2ts, .tp, .trp, .ts, .tts) Video codec: H.264 BP/MP/HP, MPEG1, MPEG2 Audio codec: AAC, Dolby Digital, HE-AAC, MPEG Audio ■...

  • Page 62: Music Format

    Music format ■ Supported Music formats ● MP3 (.mp3) ● AAC (.m4a) Copy-protected files cannot be played back. ● ● WMA (.wma) Copy-protected files cannot be played back. ● WMA Pro and WMA Lossless are not supported. ● ● LPCM (.wav) ●...

  • Page 63: Media Player

    Media Player Using Media Player Information Media Player allows you to enjoy photo, video or music recorded on a USB Flash Memory. (Example) Photo mode: Still pictures recorded with digital cameras will be displayed. Video mode: Moving pictures recorded with digital video cameras and digital video data will be played back.

  • Page 64: Selecting Device / Mode

    ■ 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. Settings Setup USB Device Setup Connect the USB Flash Memory to the USB 1 or 2 port.
  • Page 65 6. The thumbnail view will be displayed (Example) To display / hide information of the highlighted content ● INFO = Note = Select the appropriate device and content for playing back each file. ● ■ To change the device You can change the current device to another device directly in the same mode when two or more available devices are connected.

  • Page 66: Photo Mode

    Photo mode Selecting file Select the file in the thumbnail view with and press to start playback. : Error display To change the size of photos in the thumbnail view ● 1) Display the option menu with OPTION 2) Select Change Size with and press...

  • Page 67: Sorting Photos

    To rotate 90° ● (blue) To return to thumbnail ● RETURN Sorting photos ■ To sort by folder, recorded date or recorded month 1. Display the view selection in the thumbnail view with (green) 2. Select Folder view Sort by Date Sort by Month with and press...

  • Page 68: Slideshow Settings

    ■ Slideshow Settings Set up the settings for Photo mode. 1. Display the option menu with OPTION 2. Select Slideshow Settings with 3. Select one of the following items with and press to access Frame Colour Effect Transition Effect Auto Makeup Screen Mode Burst Playback Interval...
  • Page 69 Fade: The next photo fades in gradually. Dissolve: Each photo is dissolved when switching to the next photo. Motion: Each photo is displayed with an effect of enlarging, reducing, moving up or moving down. Random: The transition effect is selected at random. This function is available when Frame is set to Off.
  • Page 70 Repeat / Off) Slideshow repeat Back Ground Music (Off Type1 Type2 Type3 Type4 Type5 User / Auto) Selects the background music during Photo mode. Type1 - Music files installed on this TV at the factory settings will be played back. Auto: Music files stored in the root folder of the current device will be played back randomly.

  • Page 71: Video Mode

    Video mode Selecting file 1. Select the title in the thumbnail view with : Error display : The file does not support thumbnail view. The preview will start when the title / scene is highlighted in the ● thumbnail view if it supports a preview. To turn off the preview, set Video Preview to Off.
  • Page 72 1) Display the time seek bar with 2) While the time seek bar is displayed Press Search approx. 10 seconds Press and hold Search rapidly 3) Jump to the specified time point with To display / hide the operation guide and information banner ●...

  • Page 73: Video Setup

    Video Setup Set up the settings for Video mode. 1. Display the option menu with OPTION 2. Select Video Setup with 3. Select one of the following items with and press to access Video Preview Audio Selection Dual Mono Audio Subtitle Subtitle Text Repeat...

  • Page 74: Audio Output Settings

    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 Video mode Video Setup 1. Display the menu with MENU 2.

  • Page 75: Music Mode

    Music mode Selecting file 1. Select the folder in the thumbnail view with 2. Start playback with (red) For supported file formats ● Media Player Technical information Music format ■ Thumbnail view To display / hide information of the highlighted content ●...

  • Page 76: Music Setup

    To the next track ● (green) To return to thumbnail ● RETURN Music Setup Set up the setting for Music mode. This function is available in the thumbnail view. ● 1. Display the option menu with OPTION 2. Select Music Setup Repeat with 3.
  • Page 77 In consideration of possible loss of the data included in your USB devices ● for any reasons, Panasonic recommends to store or back up the data included in the USB devices to the other places (storage medium) before inserting the same in the USB port, and please do not turn the TV off during data communication / transfer.

  • Page 78: Technical Information

    Back up the recorded data at regular intervals to prevent data ● deterioration, data damage or erratic operation of the TV. Panasonic is not liable for any deterioration or damage of recorded data. USB devices It is recommended to connect the USB Flash Memory to the TV’s USB...

  • Page 79: Photo Format

    Photo format ■ Supported Photo formats ● JPEG (.jpg, .jpeg) Image resolution (pixel): 8 × 8 to 30,719 × 17,279 Sub-sampling: 4:4:4, 4:2:2, 4:2:0 DCF and EXIF standards ● Progressive JPEG is not supported. ● = Note = Some files may not be played back even if they fulfil these conditions. ●...
  • Page 80 MP4 (.f4v, .m4v, .mp4) Video codec: H.264 BP/MP/HP, MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG4 SP/ASP Audio codec: AAC, Dolby Digital, HE-AAC, MPEG Audio, MP3 This TV supports this container recorded with Panasonic products. For ● details, read the manual of the products. ● FLV (.flv) Video codec: H.264 BP/MP/HP...

  • Page 81: Music Format

    ● PS (.mod, .mpg, .mpeg, .vob, .vro) Video codec: H.264 BP/MP/HP, MPEG1, MPEG2, VC-1 Audio codec: AAC, Dolby Digital, HE-AAC, LPCM, MPEG Audio, MP3 ● TS (.mts, .m2ts, .tp, .trp, .ts, .tts) Video codec: H.264 BP/MP/HP, MPEG1, MPEG2, VC-1 Audio codec: AAC, Dolby Digital, DTS core, HE-AAC, MPEG Audio, MP3 ■...
  • Page 82 ● WMA (.wma) Copy-protected files cannot be played back. ● WMA Pro and WMA Lossless are not supported. ● ● LPCM (.wav) ● FLAC (.flac) = Note = Some files may not be played back even if they fulfil these conditions. ●...

  • Page 83: Functions

    Functions VIERA TOOLS Using VIERA TOOLS You can access some special features easily using the VIERA TOOLS function. 1. Display icons of the feature with VIERA TOOLS (Example) 2. Select one of the following items with and press to access VIERA Link Web Browser Media Player...

  • Page 84: Viera Link "Hdavi Control

    VIERA Link “HDAVI Control™” Summary of VIERA Link Enjoy additional HDMI Inter-Operability with Panasonic products which have “HDAVI Control™” function. VIERA Link (HDAVI Control) connects the TV and the equipment with VIERA Link function, and enables easy control, playback, energy saving, creating home theatre, etc., without complicated settings.
  • Page 85 ● Connect the equipment supporting VIERA Link to the TV’s HDMI terminal ● via an HDMI cable. About HDMI cable for connecting Panasonic HD Video Camera or LUMIX Camera, read the manual of the equipment. HDMI terminal HDMI cable Equipment with VIERA Link function (DIGA Recorder / DVD Player / Blu- ray Disc Player / HD Video Camera / LUMIX Camera) ■...
  • Page 86 ■ VIERA Link (HDMI and Audio out connections) Use a fully wired HDMI compliant cable. ● Connect the equipment supporting VIERA Link to the TV’s HDMI terminal ● via an HDMI cable. Use the optical digital audio cable for audio output from the TV. ●...
  • Page 87 ■ Available features (HDMI and Audio out connections) Player theatre Easy playback ● Power on link ● Power off link ● Intelligent Auto Standby ● VIERA Link Control ● Speaker Selection ● Blu-ray Disc theatre Easy playback ● Power on link ●...

  • Page 88: Preparations

    ■ VIERA Link Control of compatible equipment The following is the maximum number of compatible equipment that can be controlled by VIERA Link Control. This includes connections to equipment already connected to the TV. For example, DIGA Recorder connected to Amplifier which is connected to the TV via an HDMI cable.

  • Page 89: Easy Playback

    Easy playback Automatic input switching - When the connected equipment is operating, the input mode is switched automatically. Power on Link Power on Link in the Setup Menu to use this function. Settings Setup VIERA Link Settings When the connected equipment starts playback or direct navigator / function menu for the equipment is activated, the TV is automatically turned on.

  • Page 90: Viera Link Control

    mode is switched from HDMI or when Speaker Selection is changed to (except for watching a disc). This function may not work properly depending on the connected ● equipment. In this case, set to Off. 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.

  • Page 91: Speaker Selection

    = 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 ●...

  • Page 92: Note

    ■ Multi-channel sound If you want to enjoy the multi-channel sound (e.g. Dolby Digital 5.1ch) via an Amplifier, connect it with an HDMI cable and Optical digital audio cable, and then select Home Cinema. If your Amplifier has the “HDAVI Control 5” function, you only need to connect it with an HDMI cable to the TV’s HDMI2 terminal.

  • Page 93: Child Lock

    Child Lock Using Child Lock You can lock specific channels / AV input terminals to restrict access to them. When the locked channel / input is selected, a message appears. Enter the PIN number to watch. 1. Display the menu with MENU 2.

  • Page 94: Pin Number

    PIN number You can change the PIN number. 1. Select Change PIN with and press to access 2. Enter a new PIN number twice with the numeric buttons = Note = Setting Shipping Condition erases the PIN number and all settings. ●...

  • Page 95: Shipping Condition

    Shipping Condition Shipping Condition Resets the TV to its original condition (i.e. no channels tuned in). All settings are reset (channels, picture, sound settings, etc.). 1. Display the menu with MENU 2. Select Setup System Menu Shipping Condition with and press to access 3.

  • Page 96: Auto Update

    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 with and press to access 3. Select Immediately 1 hour after with and press to set If System Update is performed, the software will be updated (TV functions ●...

  • Page 97: Setting Characters

    Setting characters Using numeric buttons You can enter characters for free input items using numeric buttons. Press the numeric button 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...

  • Page 98: Electronic Touch Pen

    Electronic Touch Pen Information This function allows you to paint or play games on the TV screen using Electronic Touch Pen (hereafter referred to as “Touch Pen”). Touch Pen is not included. Please purchase as necessary. ● Support Optional accessories Electronic Touch Pen Please connect the Bluetooth adapter (included with the Touch Pen) to this ●...

  • Page 99: Using Electronic Touch Pen

    Using Electronic Touch Pen ■ How to paint on the photo / video 1. Press Power button to turn on the Touch Pen 2. Display the following images – Digital TV – HDMI input – Photo / video contents of Media Player / Network services 3.

  • Page 100: Setting Menu

    Settings Setting menu How to use Various menus allow you to make settings for the picture, sound, and other functions. 1. Display the menu with MENU Displayed items vary depending on the input signal. ● 2. Select the menu with and press to access 3.
  • Page 101 To change menu pages ● = Note = A different menu will be displayed in the mode of Media Player or Network ● services. Media Player Using Media Player Home network DLNA / Web Browser Using DLNA ■ Using control panel buttons 1.

  • Page 102: Picture

    Picture Viewing Mode Selects your favourite picture mode for each input. (Dynamic Normal Cinema True Cinema / Custom) Dynamic: Improves contrast and sharpness for viewing in a bright room. Normal: Normal use for viewing in a normal lighting condition. Cinema: Improves the performance of contrast, black and colour reproduction for watching movies in a darkened room.

  • Page 103: Ambient Sensor

    Ambient Sensor Automatic Brightness Control function Adjusts picture settings automatically depending on ambient lighting conditions. / Off) Noise reduction settings Noise Reduction (Auto / Off) Reduces unwanted picture noise. Not valid when 1080p Pixel Direct is set to ● MPEG Noise Reduction (Auto / Off) Reduces flicker noise in contoured parts of a picture and block noise.
  • Page 104 HDMI Content 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.

  • Page 105: Screen Settings

    Screen Settings 16:9 Overscan / Off) Selects the screen area displaying the image for 16:9 aspect. Enlarges the image to hide the edge of the image. Off: Displays the image in the original size. Set to if noise occurs on the edge of the screen. ●...

  • Page 106: Copy Adjustment

    Selects the mode for wobbling of the image to prevent panel “image retention”. Auto: Automatically works only for the appropriate images and you rarely recognise the wobbling. Scrolling Bar Displays scrolling bar pattern to assist elimination of panel “image retention”. Press to start scrolling and press any buttons (except Standby) to exit ●...

  • Page 107: Sound

    Sound Mode Selects your favourite sound mode for each input. (Standard Music Speech / User) Standard: Provides the suitable sound quality for all types of scenes. Music: Improves sound quality for watching music videos, etc. Speech: Improves sound quality for watching news, drama, etc. User: Adjusts the sounds manually by using the equaliser to suit your favourite sound quality.

  • Page 108: Volume Settings

    Balance Adjusts volume level of right and left speakers. Surround / Off) Provides a dynamic enhancer of width to simulate improved spatial effects. Volume settings Auto Gain Control / Off) Automatically regulates large sound level differences between channels and inputs. Volume Correction Adjusts the volume of each individual channel or input mode.

  • Page 109: Advanced Settings

    Advanced settings Selects multiplex sound mode (if available). Stereo: Use this normally. Mono: When stereo signal cannot be received / M2: Available while mono signal is transmitted. For Analogue TV ● When you receive the stereo / bilingual sound system, sound output modes can be selected by using the in the Sound Menu.
  • Page 110 When the receiving conditions deteriorate, listening will be easier if the ● mode is set to the MONO position pressing the Sound Selection button. DUAL, also known as DUAL MONO or as BILINGUAL is not currently ● transmitted in some countries. Digital Audio Preference (Dolby D / HE-AAC)

  • Page 111: Reset Sound Defaults

    Sets to control the TV with devices connected to the network. Home network Network settings Network Link Settings Other settings Software Update Checks for available software updates from the Panasonic website. Home network Network settings Software Update - 111 -...

  • Page 112: Timer

    New Software Message / Off) Selects whether to give a notification message when new software is found via network. Home network Network settings New Software Message Timer Off Timer Sets the duration of time until the TV automatically goes into Standby mode. (minutes)) Watching Basic...

  • Page 113: No Signal Power Off

    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. / Off) The notification message will appear 3 minutes before going into Standby ●...
  • Page 114 Channel List Skips unwanted channels or edits channels. Watching Tuning and editing channels Channel List Auto Tuning Automatically searches for receivable channels. Watching Tuning and editing channels Auto Tuning Manual Tuning Searches for channels manually. Watching Tuning and editing channels Manual Tuning Update Channel List Updates the channel list while keeping your settings.

  • Page 115: Language

    Language Preferred Audio Language (English Maori French German Italian Spanish Korean Chinese- Mandarin Chinese- Cantonese Japanese / Hindi) Selects the preferred language for digital TV multi audio (depending on the broadcaster). Preferred Subtitles Selects the default language for Digital TV subtitles (depending on the broadcaster).

  • Page 116: Viera Link Settings

    VIERA Link Settings VIERA Link / Off) Sets to use VIERA Link functions. Functions VIERA Link “HDAVI Control™” Power on Link / Off) Sets to use Power on Link functions. Functions VIERA Link “HDAVI Control™” Power on Link Power off Link / Off) Sets to use Power off Link functions.

  • Page 117: System Menu

    System Menu Shipping Condition Resets all settings to the original condition. Functions Shipping Condition System Update Downloads new software to this TV. Functions Updating the TV Software Licence Menu Displays the software licence information. Other Settings Power Save / Off) Reduces brightness of the picture to economise on power consumption.

  • Page 118: Support

    Picture Before requesting service or assistance, please follow these simple guides to solve the problem. If the problem still persists, please contact your local Panasonic dealer for assistance. Black and white picture Check that the output of the external equipment matches the input of the ●...

  • Page 119: Digital Tv

    Digital TV Before requesting service or assistance, please follow these simple guides to solve the problem. If the problem still persists, please contact your local Panasonic dealer for assistance. Due to the digital reception technologies involved, quality of the Digital TV ●...

  • Page 120: Hdmi

    HDMI Before requesting service or assistance, please follow these simple guides to solve the problem. If the problem still persists, please contact your local Panasonic dealer for assistance. Sound is unusual Set the sound setting of the connected equipment to “2ch L.PCM”.

  • Page 121: Network

    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.

  • Page 122: Other

    Other Before requesting service or assistance, please follow these simple guides to solve the problem. If the problem still persists, please contact your local Panasonic dealer for assistance. VIERA Link function does not work and an error message appears Check the connections.

  • Page 123: Maintenance

    Maintenance Care and Cleaning First, remove the mains plug from the socket outlet. ■ Display panel, Cabinet, Pedestal Regular care: Gently wipe the surfaces of the display panel, cabinet, or pedestal using a soft cloth to clean the dirt or fingerprints. For stubborn dirt: First clean the dust on the surface.

  • Page 124: Information

    Information Using Help menu 1. Display the menu with MENU 2. Select Help with and press to access 3. Select TV Self Test System Information with and press access TV Self Test Makes a diagnosis of picture or sound problems. Follow the on-screen instructions.

  • Page 125: Electronic Touch Pen

    = Warning = Using other wall-hanging brackets, or installing a wall-hanging bracket ● by yourself have the risk of personal injury and product damage. In order to maintain the unit’s performance and safety, be absolutely sure to ask your dealer or a licensed contractor to secure the wall-hanging brackets. Any damage caused by installing without a qualified installer will void your warranty.

  • Page 126: Licence

    This product incorporates the following software: (1) the software developed independently by or for Panasonic Corporation, (2) the software owned by third party and licensed to Panasonic Corporation, (3) the software licensed under the GNU LESSER GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE Version 2.1 (LGPL V2.1) and/or, (4) open sourced software other than the software licensed under the LGPL V2.1.
  • Page 127 Please refer to the detailed terms and conditions thereof shown in the “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,...
  • Page 128 Ver.2.00...

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