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  • Page 1 TH-L42ET60Z TH-L50ET60Z TH-L55ET60Z e HELP English...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Watching my Home Screen • Information • How to use • Settings Basic • Basic connection • Selecting channel • Information banner • Option Menu • Subtitle • Off Timer • Last view External equipment • External connection • Watching external input • Operating with TV’s remote control • HDMI features • Valid input signals For best picture • Viewing Mode • Ambient Sensor...
  • Page 3 • Note • 3D Eyewear - Maintenance • Viewing 3D • 3D Mode Selection • 3D Settings • Source image format Tuning and editing channels • Setting menu • Favourites Edit • Channel List • Auto Tuning • Manual Tuning • Update Channel List • Signal Condition Recording USB HDD setup • Preparations • Setting for USB HDD Recording current programme • One Touch Recording • REW LIVE TV...
  • Page 4 • Note Network settings • Network Connection • Custom - Wireless • Custom - Wired • Network Status • VIERA remote Settings • Network Link Settings • Software Update • New Software Message Home network DLNA • Information • Using DLNA Network connections • DLNA connection • Note Network settings • Network Connection • Custom - Wireless • Custom - Wired • Custom - Wireless Access Point • Network Status...
  • Page 5 Videos • Selecting file • Watching video • Video Setup • Audio output settings 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...
  • Page 6 • Watching recorded TV • Grouping contents • Deleting content • Changing device • Audio output settings Music mode • Selecting file • Playing music • Music Setup USB Sharing • USB Sharing Technical information • Device handling caution • SD Card • USB devices • Photo format • Video format • Music format Functions APPS list • Information • How to use...
  • Page 7 • Speaker Selection • Note Child Lock • Using Child Lock • PIN number • Parental Rating Shipping Condition • Shipping Condition Updating the TV Software • Preparations • Auto update • Manual update Setting characters • Using numeric buttons Keyboard / Gamepad • Keyboard • Gamepad Settings Setting menu • How to use Picture • Viewing Mode • Basic settings...
  • Page 8 • Reset Picture Defaults Sound • Mode • Basic settings • Volume settings • Voice Guidance Settings • Audio Description • Advanced settings • Reset Sound Defaults Network • Network Connection • Network Status • VIERA remote Settings • Network Link Settings • Other settings Timer • Off Timer • Clock Settings • Auto Standby • No signal Power off Setup • Eco Navigation • USB Device Setup...
  • Page 9 Support FAQs • Picture • Digital TV • Sound • 3D • HDMI • Network • Other Maintenance • Care and Cleaning Information • Using Help menu Optional accessories • 3D Eyewear • Communication Camera • Wall-hanging bracket Licence • Licence 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.

  • Page 10: My Home Screen

    Watching my Home Screen Information “my Home Screen” is a gateway to the TV, applications, and more. It provides easy access to special features such as the Media Player, videos, games, communication tools, etc. as shown below (example). HOME HOME Home Screen Selected content screen (TV, application, etc.) Home Screen Selection...

  • Page 11: Settings

    (Example) The last viewed Home Screen is displayed when the TV is turned on. ● Press again to select or add your preferred Home Screen layout. ● Watching my Home Screen Settings 2. Select a feature with and press to access To watch full-screen TV ●...
  • Page 12 ■ Home Screen Selection 1. Display Home Screen Selection with HOME (Example) 2. Select the screen with and press to set Full Screen Displays full-screen TV. TV Home Screen: To make your TV experience more convenient and comfortable. Lifestyle Screen: Displays the TV with useful information and services for everyday life.

  • Page 13: Basic Connection

    Be sure to update the software when a software update notice is displayed ● on the TV screen. If the software is not updated, you will not be able to use my Home Screen. You can update the software later manually. Internet service Network settings Software Update...
  • Page 14 ■ 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 15: Selecting Channel

    When using an HDMI cable, it is recommended to use fully wired one. ● 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 ●...
  • Page 16 (Example) Channel position and name Channel type (Radio, etc.) / encrypted channel ( ) / TV mode ( , Programme Programme start / finish time (Digital TV) Channel position, etc. (Analogue TV) Category Current time Features available / message meanings Sound mute is on Rating: Rating information...

  • Page 17: Option Menu

    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 ● To watch the channel listed in the banner ●...

  • Page 18: Subtitle

    Guidance settings for visually impaired users Settings Sound Voice Guidance Settings 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 ●...

  • Page 19: Last View

    3. Select the time in 15-minute increments with and press to set (minutes) To cancel, set to or turn the TV off. ● The remaining time displays on the information banner. ● Watching Basic Information banner When the remaining time is less than 3 minutes, the remaining time will ●...
  • Page 20 Amplifier with speaker system = Note = For VIERA Link connections ● Functions VIERA Link “HDAVI Control™” Summary of VIERA Link Use HDMI2 for connecting an amplifier. This connection is applicable ● when using an amplifier that has ARC (Audio Return Channel) function. ■...

  • Page 21: 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 22: Operating With Tv's Remote Control

    To switch between COMPONENT VIDEO in AV, select with ● You can label or skip each input mode. Skipped inputs will not be ● displayed when is pressed. (Input Labels) Settings Setup Display Settings The remote control is capable of operating the contents or external ●...

  • Page 23: Hdmi Features

    One Touch Recording ■ 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.

  • Page 24: Dvi Connection

    DVD player, a set top box or game equipment, can be connected to the HDMI terminal using an HDMI compliant (fully wired) cable. Watching External equipment External connection : The HDMI logo is displayed on HDMI-compliant equipment. ■ Applicable HDMI features Input audio signal: ●...

  • Page 25: Valid Input Signals

    terminal of component or video to receive analogue signals. This TV incorporates HDMI™ technology. ● Valid input signals ■ COMPONENT (Y, Pb/Cb, Pr/Cr), HDMI Signal name COMPONENT HDMI 525 (480) / 60i, 60p ○ ○ 625 (576) / 50i, 50p ○...

  • Page 26: Ambient Sensor

    Reproduces the original image quality precisely without any revision. Custom: Adjusts each menu item manually to suit your favourite picture quality. In each Viewing Mode, Backlight, Contrast, Brightness, Colour, Tint, Sharpness, Colour Temperature, Vivid Colour, Adaptive Backlight Control, Ambient Sensor, Noise Reduction, MPEG Noise...
  • Page 27 Enjoy viewing the image at its optimum size and aspect. ● ■ To change the aspect ratio manually 1. Display Aspect Selection list with ASPECT 2. Select the mode with and press to set You can also change the mode pressing ASPECT. ●...

  • Page 28: Advanced Settings

    Advanced Settings You can adjust and set up the detailed picture settings for each input when ● Viewing Mode is set to True Cinema or Custom. Watching For best picture Viewing Mode 1. Select the input mode with 2. Display the menu with MENU 3.

  • Page 29: Colour Management

    Adjusts the white balance of bright red / green / blue areas. R-Cutoff G-Cutoff B-Cutoff Adjusts the white balance of dark red / green / blue areas. More Detailed Adjustment Adjusts more detailed White Balance items. Input Signal Level: Adjusts the input signal level. R-Gain G-Gain / B-Gain:...

  • Page 30: Copy Adjustment

    Please note the numerical values are reference for the adjustment. ● More Detailed Adjustment Adjusts more detailed Gamma items. Input Signal Level: Adjusts the input signal level. Gain: Adjusts the gain of gamma for selected signal level. Reset Gamma: Press to reset to the default detailed Gamma.

  • Page 31: Tv Guide

    3. Select the mode with and press to set Mode (Standard Music Ambience / User) Selects your favourite sound mode for each input. Standard: Provides the comfortable sounds with original quality. Music: Improves sound quality for watching music videos, etc. Ambience: Improves spatial effects and provides clear sounds.
  • Page 32 (Example) ■ How to operate in Listing screen To scroll through the programmes ● To scroll through the channels ● To watch the highlighted programme ● To change the Freeview Guide date ● (yellow) / (blue) To exit Freeview Guide ●...

  • Page 33: Teletext

    Teletext Viewing Teletext 1. Switch to Teletext with TEXT Displays the index page (content varies depending on the ● broadcasters). Current / sub page numbers are displayed on the top left of the screen. ● Time / date is displayed on the top right of the screen. ●...

  • Page 34: Teletext Mode

    2. Set Picture and text with Operations can be made only in teletext screen. ● ■ Store frequently viewed pages in the colour bar (List mode) 1. Press (Coloured buttons) while the page is displayed 2. Press and hold The stored page number changes to white. ●...

  • Page 35: Note

    ■ FASTEXT mode In FASTEXT mode, four differently coloured subjects are situated on the bottom of the screen. To access more information about one of these subjects, press the appropriate coloured button. This facility enables fast access to information on the subjects shown. ■...

  • Page 36: Viewing 3D

    ■ 3D-supported broadcast Please consult the suppliers of contents or programmes for availability of ● this service. ■ 3D photos and 3D videos taken by 3D-compatible Panasonic products Available in Media Player and Network services ● Media Player Home network...

  • Page 37: 3D Mode Selection

    ■ 2D images converted to 3D Set to 2D 3D mode in 3D Mode Selection. ● Watching 3D Mode Selection 3D Mode Selection You can easily change the viewing mode between 2D and 3D with 3D. 1. Display the 3D Mode Selection screen with 2.

  • Page 38: 3D Settings

    3D Settings 1. Display the menu with MENU 2. Select Picture 3D Settings with and press to access 3. Select one of the following items with and press to access 3D Detection 3D Signal Message 2D 3D Depth 3D Adjustment Picture Swap Edge Smoother Safety Precautions...

  • Page 39: Source Image Format

    Set to to enable Effect setting. When setting to On, a safety precaution message will appear. Read it ● carefully and press RETURN to go to Effect setting. When adjusting, take into account that the vision of 3D images varies ●...

  • Page 40: Tuning And Editing Channels

    Source image format Side by Side Top and Bottom Normal format (2D) 3D Mode Selection Original Side by Side - 3D Top and Bottom - 3D 2D 3D : When selecting Side by Side - 2D Top and Bottom - 2D, the images will be displayed without 3D effect.

  • Page 41: Favourites Edit

    Favourites Edit ■ List favourite Digital TV channels Create your favourite channel lists from various broadcasters (up to 4: Favourites 1 to 4). The Digital TV Favourites lists are available from Favourites in the information banner. Watching Basic Information banner 1.

  • Page 42: Channel List

    2) Enter characters (maximum 10 characters) with numeric buttons, and press to set 3) Press RETURN to store = Note = Channel numbers are defined by the broadcaster and cannot be changed. ● Hidden channels can be selected but not viewed. ●...

  • Page 43: Auto Tuning

    numeric buttons, and press to set 3) Press RETURN to store = Note = If a VCR is connected only with the RF cable in Analogue TV, edit VCR. ● Auto Tuning Automatically retunes the channels received in the area. All the previous tuning settings are erased.

  • Page 44: Manual Tuning

    Manual Tuning ■ Digital TV Normally use Auto Tuning Update Channel List to retune Digital TV channels. If tuning has not been done completely or for adjusting the direction of the aerial, use this function. All Digital channels found will be added to Channel List.
  • Page 45 – Yellow bar: Poor – Red bar: Bad (Check the aerial) Vertical lines show the maximum signal value of the selected channel. ● To change the channel ● For Digital TV ● - 45 -...

  • Page 46: Recording

    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. ●...

  • Page 47: Setting For Usb Hdd

    during operation (formatting, recording, etc.). Doing so may cause malfunction of the device or damage the recorded data. (An electric outage may also be a cause of malfunction.) = Note = Analogue TV programme cannot be recorded on the USB HDD. ●...

  • Page 48: Recording Current Programme

    2) Press RETURN to store 6. When the confirmation screen to enable USB HDD for recording is displayed, select with and press to set If another formatted USB HDD for recording already exists, this ● confirmation screen will be displayed to switch to enable this USB HDD for recording.

  • Page 49: Rew Live Tv

    3. Select the maximum recording time (minutes) with and press to set ■ To start One Touch Recording Press to start. Other channels cannot be selected while recording is in progress. ● ■ To stop recording in progress 1. Press GUIDE to pause 2.
  • Page 50 To search backward (up to 90 minutes) ● After pausing or searching backward, the following buttons are available ● for operation. : Search backward : Search forward : Return to the current programme : Playback / Pause : Search backward / forward : Pause / Resume : Playback : Return to the current programme...

  • Page 51: Technical Information

    Regarding performance, not all USB HDDs are guaranteed. Check the ● USB HDDs that have been tested for compatibility with this TV at the following website. (English only) http://panasonic.net/viera/support = Note = Data modified with a PC may not be displayed. ●...

  • Page 52: Internet Service Internet Content

    Internet service Internet content Information You can access some specific websites supported by Panasonic, and enjoy internet contents such as videos, games, communication tools, etc. from APPS list. (Example) To enable this function, you need a broadband network environment. ●...

  • Page 53: Note

    The services through APPS list are operated by their respective 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 54: Note

    Required speed (effective): at least 1.5 Mbps for SD (Standard Definition) ● and 6 Mbps for HD (High Definition) picture quality, respectively. If the transfer speed is not enough, contents may not be played back properly. ■ Wireless connection Built-in wireless LAN (Rear of the TV) Access point Internet environment ■...

  • Page 55: Network Settings

    If you use the equipment compatible only with 100BASE-TX, category 5 or ● later LAN cables are required. Contact your Internet Service Provider (ISP) or telecommunications ● company for further assistance regarding the network equipment. Confirm the terms and conditions of the contracts with your Internet ●...

  • Page 56: Custom - Wireless

    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 Internet service Network settings Network Status 7. Select Exit with and press to set To set manually ●...
  • Page 57 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. And then, follow the on-screen instructions. WPS(PIN) ● 1) Press (green) 2) Enter the PIN code to the access point 3) Connect the TV with the access point with Manual...

  • Page 58: Custom - Wired

    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 59 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 is recommended. ●...

  • Page 60: Network Status

    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 with and press to access 3. Automatically testing is done and the Network Status screen is displayed Again: Performs automatic testing of the network connection for the TV and displays the current status again.

  • Page 61: Home Network Dlna

    Home network DLNA Information This TV is a DLNA Certified™ product. DLNA (Digital Living Network Alliance) is a standard that makes DLNA ® Certified digital electronics easier and more convenient to use on a home network. To learn more, visit www.dlna.org. To enable this function, connect this TV to your home network.
  • Page 62 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 63: Using Dlna

    ■ Sharing the TV programme or contents of this TV with another piece of network equipment You can enjoy the current digital TV programme or the contents of this TV on another DLNA Certified VIERA connected to your home network. For example, watching the continuation of the current programme on another VIERA, etc.

  • Page 64: Network Connections

    4. Select the file with and press to access (Example) Depending on the condition of media server, you may need to select ● the folder before selecting the file. To display / hide information of the highlighted file ● INFO = Note = Non-playable files are also listed but cannot be selected.
  • Page 65 ■ Wireless connection (For DLNA and internet service) Built-in wireless LAN (Rear of the TV) Access point Hub or Router Internet environment Smartphone DLNA Certified media server ■ Wired connection (For DLNA and internet service) ETHERNET terminal LAN cable (Shielded) Use the Shielded Twist Pair (STP) LAN cable.

  • Page 66: Note

    Hub or Router Internet environment DLNA Certified media server ■ Wireless connection (For DLNA) To use the TV as a wireless access point ● Home network Network settings Custom - Wireless Access Point DLNA Certified media server Smartphone Note Ensure to use a LAN straight cable. ●...
  • Page 67 ■ Quick setup - Wireless 1. Display the menu with MENU 2. Select Network Network Connection with and press to access Confirm the encryption key, settings and position of your access point ● before starting setup. For details, read the manual of the access point. 3.

  • Page 68: Custom - Wireless

    3. Select Quick setup with and press to access 4. Automatically setup is done and the Network Status screen is displayed Home network Network settings Network Status 5. Select Exit with and press to set To set manually ● Home network Network settings Custom - Wired Custom - Wireless...
  • Page 69 type. To search access points again ● (blue) To display / hide information of the highlighted access point ● INFO If the selected access point is not encrypted, the confirmation screen ● will be displayed. It is recommended to select the encrypted access point.

  • Page 70: Custom - Wired

    3) Press RETURN to store Proxy Port: This number is also specified by the provider with the Proxy address. 1) Select Proxy Port with 2) Enter the number with numeric buttons 3) Press RETURN to store 6. Select Network Status with and press to access...

  • Page 71: Custom - Wireless Access Point

    Some internet services may not be available depending on the proxy ● settings. Proxy: This is the address of the relay server connected between the browser and the target server and sends data to the browser. 1) Select Proxy with and press to access 2) Enter the address with...

  • Page 72: Network Status

    Set the equipment to WPS (Push button) mode. For details, read the manual of the equipment. WPS(PIN): Enter the PIN code of the equipment. If the connection has failed, check the settings and positions of the ● equipment. And then, follow the on-screen instructions. ■...

  • Page 73: Viera Remote Settings

    = Note = Depending on the area, this function may not be available. For details, ● consult your local Panasonic dealer. Network Link Settings Sets to control the TV with devices connected to the network. 1. Display the menu with MENU 2.

  • Page 74: Software Update

    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. Software Update Accesses the specific website to update the TV’s software if any updates are available.

  • Page 75: Selecting File

    Photos Selecting file Ensure the preparations of the media server, network connections and network settings are completed. Home network DLNA Information Home network Network connections Home network Network settings 1. Display APPS list with APPS 2. Select Media Server with and press to access 3.

  • Page 76: Using Slideshow

    To display / hide the operation guide ● INFO To rotate 90° ● (blue) To return to list ● RETURN Using slideshow Slideshow ends when all photos within the list are viewed. 1. Select the file from the thumbnail of photos for the first view with 2.

  • Page 77: Selecting File

    Repeat / Off) Slideshow repeat. Back Ground Music (Off Type1 Type2 Type3 Type4 / Type5) Selects the background music during Photo mode. Videos Selecting file Ensure the preparations of the media server, network connections and network settings are completed. Home network DLNA Information Home network...

  • Page 78: Watching Video

    Watching video ■ Playback If you have stopped the last playback halfway, the confirmation screen is displayed to select whether to start from where you stopped last time or from the beginning. To operate playback ● Manual skip – Press to skip forward approx. 30 seconds. : Rewind : Fast forward : Stop...

  • Page 79: Video Setup

    Video Setup Set up the settings for video file operations on this TV. 1. Display the option menu with OPTION 2. Select Video Setup with and press to access 3. Select one of the following items with and press to access Video Preview Audio Selection Dual Audio...

  • Page 80: 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 ● Home network Videos Video Setup 1. Display the menu with MENU 2.

  • Page 81: Playing Music

    Depending on the condition of media server, you may need to select ● the folder before selecting the file. To display / hide information of the highlighted file ● INFO = Note = Non-playable files are also listed but cannot be selected. ●...

  • Page 82: Diga Recorder

    Playback repeat of the selected one file DIGA Recorder Controlling DIGA Recorder Ensure the preparations of the media server, network connections and network settings are completed. Home network DLNA Information Home network Network connections Home network Network settings 1. Display APPS list with APPS 2.

  • Page 83: Video Format

    = Note = Some files may not be played back even if they fulfil these conditions. ● Do not use two-byte characters or other special codes for file names. ● Connected devices may become unusable with this TV if the file or folder ●...
  • Page 84 Video codec: H.264 BP/MP/HP, MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG4 SP/ASP Audio codec: AAC, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, 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 85: Music Format

    Audio codec: AAC, HE-AAC ● 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, Dolby Digital Plus, HE-AAC, MPEG Audio ■...
  • Page 86 ● 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) ● FLAC (.flac) = Note = Some files may not be played back even if they fulfil these conditions. ●...

  • Page 87: Media Player Using Media Player

    Media Player Using Media Player Information Media Player allows you to enjoy photo, video or music recorded on an SD Card and a USB Flash Memory with this TV, and contents recorded with this TV to the formatted USB HDD. (Example) Photo mode: Still pictures recorded with digital cameras will be displayed.
  • Page 88 digital video camera used. ■ To insert or remove the SD Card Gently insert the SD Card with the label surface facing front. Push the centre of the card until a click is heard. (To remove, push it again.) Label surface Cutout ■...

  • Page 89: Selecting Device / Mode

    Selecting device / mode 1. Insert the SD Card or USB Flash Memory to the TV When you insert the SD Card, Media Player will start automatically. ● Media Player Using Media Player Information To play back contents in the USB HDD, ensure the connection and ●...

  • Page 90: Photo Mode

    You can use the following buttons during playback. Confirm the remote ● control code is “73”. Watching External equipment Operating with TV’s remote control ■ 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 91: Viewing Photo

    To display Slideshow Settings ● (red) Media Player Photo mode Using slideshow To Sort ● (green) To change the device ● (yellow) To change the contents ● (blue) Viewing photo ■ Playback To operate Single view ● : To the previous photo : To the next photo : Stop (return to thumbnail) : Slideshow...

  • Page 92: Multi Shot 3D

    Displays the thumbnail grouped by the same date or month. The group of the photos without a recorded dates is shown as ● Unknown. To return to the thumbnail of all photos ● 1) Display the view selection in the thumbnail view with (green) 2) Select All photos...

  • Page 93: Using Slideshow

    and enjoy the 3D photos. Using slideshow Slideshow ends when all photos within the current thumbnail are viewed. 1. Select the file from the thumbnail of photos for the first view with 2. Start Slideshow with (red) and To display / hide the operation guide ●...
  • Page 94 calendar is changed with Gallery (+ calendar) / Gallery: Various sizes of photos in the frames are displayed. You can select whether to display the calendar or not. The month of ● calendar is changed with Cinema: Photos are displayed as old films (sepia tone). Colour Effect (Off Sepia...
  • Page 95 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 96: 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 97 camera used. To repeat playback ● Media Player Video mode Video Setup ■ Playback To operate playback ● : Rewind : Fast forward : Stop : Pause (displays the time seek bar) / Playback To jump to the specified time point ●...

  • Page 98: Video Setup

    – Aspect cannot be changed depending on the content. To return to thumbnail ● RETURN 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...

  • Page 99: Audio Output Settings

    Playback repeats within the title or selected file (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 ●...

  • Page 100: Watching Recorded Tv

    Contents not played back yet are listed. Icons are displayed. ● : Content not played back yet (Once you play back the content, this icon will disappear.) : Protected content cannot be deleted. : Content under recording (You can play back this content even if under recording.) : Two or more contents are grouped.

  • Page 101: Grouping Contents

    Grouping contents 1. Select the content to edit with and press (blue) to tick in the contents list 2. Display the option menu with OPTION 3. Select Create Group Release Group Exclude from Group Change Protect Status with and press to set Create Group:...

  • Page 102: Audio Output Settings

    2) Select Contents Select with and press to access 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...

  • Page 103: Playing Music

    (yellow) To change the contents ● (blue) Playing music ■ Playback of the selected file in the folder 1. Select the folder with and press to access 2. Select the file with 3. Start playback with (red) ■ Playback To operate playback ●...

  • Page 104: Usb Sharing

    Playback repeat of the selected one file USB Sharing USB Sharing You can copy the contents from one device to another using the USB ports and SD Card slot. To enable this function, connect the source drive and destination drive to ●...

  • Page 105: Technical Information

    In consideration of possible loss of the data included in your USB devices ● or SD card for any reasons, Panasonic recommends to store or back up the data included in the USB devices or SD card to the other places...

  • Page 106: Sd Card

    You cannot connect any devices using a USB card reader. ● Additional information for the devices may be found on the following ● website. (English only) http://panasonic.net/viera/support ■ USB Flash Memory (for playing back in Media Player) USB Flash Memory format: FAT16, FAT32 or exFAT USB HDDs formatted on a PC are not guaranteed to work in Media Player.

  • Page 107: Photo Format

    Setting for USB HDD Regarding performance, not all USB HDDs are guaranteed. Check the ● USB HDDs that have been tested for compatibility with this TV at the following website. (English only) http://panasonic.net/viera/support Photo format ■ Supported Photo formats ●...
  • Page 108 H.264 BP/MP/HP Audio codec: Dolby Digital AVCHD Standard Ver. 2.0 (AVCHD 3D, AVCHD Progressive) ● The data may not be available if a folder structure on the device is ● modified. ● SD-Video (.mod) Video codec: MPEG1, MPEG2 Audio codec: Dolby Digital, MPEG Audio SD-Video Standard Ver.
  • Page 109 Video codec: H.264 BP/MP/HP, MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG4 SP/ASP Audio codec: AAC, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, 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 110: Music Format

    Audio codec: AAC, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, DTS core, HE-AAC, MPEG Audio, MP3 ■ Supported Subtitles formats ● MicroDVD, SubRip, TMPlayer (.srt, .sub, .txt) The video file and subtitles text file are inside the same folder, and the file ●...
  • Page 111 = Note = Some files may not be played back even if they fulfil these conditions. ● Do not use two-byte characters or other special codes for file names. ● Connected devices may become unusable with this TV if the file or folder ●...

  • Page 112: Apps List

    Functions APPS list Information Various applications (internet contents, network contents, Media Player, etc.) can be accessed easily from APPS list. ■ APPS list (Example) = Note = APPS list is subject to change without notice. ● How to use You can access special features such as internet contents, network contents, Media Player, etc.

  • Page 113: Settings

    ● 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 114 ● 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 115 : For equipment which has “HDAVI Control 4 or later” function. ■ 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 116 ■ 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 117: Preparations

    Recorder: ● Maximum 3 (DIGA Recorder, etc.) Player: ● Maximum 3 (DVD Player, Blu-ray Disc Player, HD Video Camera, LUMIX Camera, Digital Camera, Player theatre, Blu-ray Disc theatre, etc.) Audio system: ● Maximum 1 (Player theatre, Blu-ray Disc theatre, Amplifier, etc.) Tuner: ●...

  • Page 118: Power Off Link

    Power off Link Power off Link in the Setup Menu to use this function. Settings Setup VIERA Link Settings 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 ●...
  • Page 119 4. Select one of the following items with and press to access Recorder Player Home Cinema Video Camera LUMIX Digital Camera Other (The menu of the accessed equipment will be displayed. The input mode will be changed automatically.) The displayed item may vary depending on the connected equipment. ●...

  • Page 120: Speaker Selection

    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 list with APPS 2. Select VIERA Link with and press to access 3. Select Speaker Selection with and press to access 4.

  • Page 121: Child Lock

    “HDAVI Control 5” is the newest standard for HDAVI Control compatible ● equipment. This standard is compatible with conventional HDAVI equipment. To confirm the HDAVI Control version of this TV ● Support Information Using Help menu Child Lock Using Child Lock You can lock specific channels / AV input terminals to restrict access to them.

  • Page 122: 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 123: Updating The Tv Software

    3. When the confirmation screen is displayed, select with press to set 4. Follow the on-screen instructions Auto Tuning will automatically start. ● = Note = To retune TV channels only (e.g. after moving house), set Auto Tuning. ● Watching Tuning and editing channels Auto Tuning Updating the TV Software...

  • Page 124: Manual Update

    A notification message may be a reminder. In this case, schedule ● information (the date when the new version can be used) will appear. You can set the reservation for update. The update will not start when the TV is off.

  • Page 125: Keyboard / Gamepad

    Coloured buttons Gamepad Check the gamepads that have been tested for compatibility with this TV ● at the following website. (English only) http://panasonic.net/viera/support Some of the keys of gamepads correspond to the operation of the remote ● control. - 125 -...
  • Page 126 Volume Up / Down Channel Up / Down GUIDE RETURN HOME APPS EXIT MENU - 126 -...

  • Page 127: 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 128: Viewing Mode

    = Note = A different menu will be displayed in the mode of Media Player or Network ● services. Media Player Using Media Player Home network DLNA Using DLNA ■ Using control panel buttons 1. Press and hold INPUT/OK/HOLD for MENU button for 3 seconds to display the menu 2.

  • Page 129: Basic Settings

    In each Viewing Mode, Backlight, Contrast, Brightness, Colour, Tint, Sharpness, Colour Temperature, Vivid Colour, Adaptive Backlight Control, Ambient Sensor, Noise Reduction, MPEG Noise Reduction, Intelligent Frame Creation 24p Smooth Film can be adjusted and stored. When in True Cinema Custom mode, Advanced Settings can be adjusted...

  • Page 130: Intelligent Frame Creation

    (Auto / Off) Reduces flicker noise in contoured parts of a picture and block noise. Not valid when 1080p Pixel Direct is set to ● Intelligent Frame Creation Automatically compensates the picture frame rate and removes juddering movements to make the images smooth. (Max / Off) Depending on the contents, images may be noisy.

  • Page 131: Screen Settings

    This function is available for interlaced signals (except in Network services ● or when Game Mode is set to On). 1080p Pixel Direct / Off) Reproduces the original image quality in detail for 1080p (HDMI) input signal. Not valid in 3D mode ●...

  • Page 132: 3D Settings

    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. ● This function can be memorised for SD (Standard definition) and HD (High ●...
  • Page 133 3D Detection (On (Advance) / Off) Selects whether to switch to the 3D mode automatically. (Advance): Detects all the 3D format signals and displays the 3D image automatically. Detects the particular 3D format signals (Frame Sequential, etc.) and displays the 3D image automatically. To view 3D images without any notifications and operations, set to ●...

  • Page 134: Copy Adjustment

    L/R Picture Swap (L/R (Normal) (Reversed)) Swaps pictures for left eye and right eye (except in 2D 3D mode). Select R/L (Reversed) if you feel that the sense of depth is unusual. This setting will not be memorised when changing the input mode or ●...

  • Page 135: Basic Settings

    and stored. For the User mode, Equaliser will be available in the Sound Menu instead ● Bass and Treble. Select Equaliser and adjust the frequency. Settings Sound Basic settings Basic settings Bass Adjusts level to enhance or minimise lower, deeper sound output. Treble Adjusts level to enhance or minimise sharper, higher sound output.

  • Page 136: Volume Settings

    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. Speaker Distance to Wall (Up to 30cm Over 30cm) Compensates for the low frequency sound due to the distance between the speakers and the wall.

  • Page 137: Audio Description

    Audio Description Audio Description (Auto / Off) Narration settings for visually impaired users. Set to Auto to activate the narration sound track when available on the broadcast. The availability of audio description sound track is indicated by in the ● information banner.
  • Page 138 – 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 ● STEREO:MONO automatic switching occurs, it is recommended to switch from STEREO to MONO.

  • Page 139: Reset Sound Defaults

    PCM: Digital output signal is fixed to PCM. ARC (Audio Return Channel) is a function of digital audio output using ● HDMI cable. For Digital TV or video contents of Media Player / Network services ● Media Player Video mode Audio output settings Home network Videos...

  • Page 140: Network Link Settings

    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. Internet service Network settings Software Update Home network Network settings...

  • Page 141: Auto Standby

    Auto Standby Automatically turns the TV to Standby mode for energy saving when no operation is performed for 4 hours. / Off) Automatic input switching with the connected equipment affects this ● function and time-count will be reset. The notification message will appear 3 minutes before going into Standby ●...

  • Page 142: Language

    For Digital TV ● 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...

  • Page 143: Display Settings

    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). To display subtitles ● Watching Basic Subtitle Display Settings Teletext (FASTEXT...

  • Page 144: Viera Link Settings

    This function is available when Game Mode is set to On. ● Settings Picture Option 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™”...

  • Page 145: Other Settings

    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. - 145 -...

  • Page 146: Support Faqs

    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 147: 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 148: 148

    Settings Sound Advanced settings 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 view 3D images Ensure that 3D Mode Selection is set to 3D.

  • Page 149: 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 150: 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 151: Care And Cleaning

    ● An error message appears Follow the message’s instructions. ● If the problem persists, contact your local Panasonic dealer or the ● authorised service centre. The LCD panel moves slightly when it is pushed with a finger Clattered sound might be heard There is some flexibility around the panel to prevent damage to the panel.

  • Page 152: Using Help Menu

    peeling of the paint. The surface of the display panel is specially treated and may be easily ● damaged. Take care not to tap or scratch the surface with your fingernail or other hard objects. Do not allow the cabinet and pedestal to make contact with a rubber or ●...

  • Page 153: Optional Accessories

    3D Eyewear TY-EP3D20W ● (1 pack includes 2 eyewears) – If you need additional 3D Eyewear, please purchase this optional accessory. – Use Panasonic 3D Eyewear for passive 3D. – For more information (English only): http://panasonic.net/avc/viera/asia/ Communication Camera ■ Communication Camera TY-CC20W ●...

  • Page 154: Licence

    Mac is a trademark of Apple Inc. HDMI, the HDMI Logo, and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries. HDAVI Control™ is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation. - 154 -...
  • Page 155 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 156 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 157 Ver.2.02...

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