Page 1 TX-P42ST60B TX-P50ST60B TX-P55ST60B 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 • Terminal information • Valid input signals For best picture • Viewing Mode • Ambient Sensor...
Page 3 Teletext • Digital text service • Viewing Teletext • Teletext mode • Note • 3D Eyewear - Functions • 3D Eyewear - Registration • 3D Eyewear - Replacing battery • Viewing 3D • 3D Mode Selection • 3D Settings • Source image format Tuning and editing channels • Setting menu • Favourites Edit • Channel List • Auto Setup • Channel Sorting by Region...
Page 4 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 • 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 • Sorting photos • Multi Shot 3D...
Page 6 Technical information • Device handling caution • SD Card • USB devices • Photo format • Video format • Music format Functions APPS List • Information • How to use • Settings 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...
Page 7 Updating the TV Software • Information • Auto update • Manual update Setting characters • Using numeric buttons Electronic Touch Pen • Information • Touch Pen Setup • Using Electronic Touch Pen • Maintenance Keyboard / Gamepad • Keyboard • Gamepad Settings Setting menu • How to use Picture • Viewing Mode • Basic settings • Ambient Sensor • Noise reduction settings...
Page 8 • Basic settings • Volume settings • Voice Guidance Settings • Audio Description • Advanced settings • Reset to Defaults Network • Network Connection • Network Status • VIERA remote Settings • Network Link Settings • Other settings Timer • Off Timer • Time Zone • Auto Standby • No signal Power off Setup • Eco Navigation • TV Guide Settings • USB Device Setup • Touch Pen Setup...
Page 9 • Digital TV • Analogue TV • Sound • 3D • HDMI • Network • Other Maintenance • Care and Cleaning Information • Using Help menu Optional accessories • Electronic Touch Pen • 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.
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: How To Use
How to use Home Screen provides access to special features such as the Media Player, TV, internet content, data services, communication tools, etc. 1. Display Home Screen with HOME (Example) The last viewed Home Screen is displayed when the TV is turned on. ●...
Page 12: Settings
Settings Select the setup menu from the tool guide on the top of the screen, or use coloured button to display the setup menu. (Example) ■ Home Screen Selection 1. Display Home Screen Selection with HOME (Example) 2. Select the screen with and press to set Full Screen...
Page 13: Basic
■ Search You can search the content from various features. 1. Select Search from the tool guide 2. Follow the on-screen instructions = Note = To use this function fully, you need a broadband network environment. ● Ensure the network connections and network settings are completed. Internet service Network connections Internet service...
Page 14 ■ DVD Recorder / VCR Terrestrial terminal RF cable DVD Recorder / VCR Terrestrial aerial AV1 (SCART) terminal SCART cable – AV1 (SCART) adaptor (supplied) is necessary when connecting to the ■ DVD Recorder / VCR and Set top box HDMI terminal HDMI cable Satellite receiver...
Page 15: Selecting Channel
SCART cable – AV1 (SCART) adaptor (supplied) is necessary when connecting to the RF cable SCART cable Terrestrial terminal RF cable DVD Recorder / VCR For VIERA Link connections ● Functions VIERA Link “HDAVI Control™” Summary of VIERA Link = Note = External equipment and cables shown are not supplied with this TV.
Page 16: Information Banner
2. Select a channel with and press to watch while the banner is displayed Watching Basic Information banner ■ To select a channel using TV Guide It is possible to confirm the channel and programme information by using TV Guide (EPG) before changing channels. 1.
Page 17 Progress time indicator of the selected programme (except Analogue) All DVB Channels All Analogue Channels Favourites 1 to 4 Press (blue) to switch. (DVB) ● To list favourite channels, set Favourites Edit. ● Watching Tuning and editing channels Favourites Edit Current time Features available / message meanings Mute:...
Page 18: Option Menu
To confirm another tuned channel ● To watch the channel listed in the banner ● Information on the next programme (DVB) ● To hide the banner ● EXIT Extra information (DVB) ● – Press again to hide the banner. To adjust banner timeout, set Banner Display Timeout.
Page 19 For DVB mode ● Multi Audio / AD Selects between alternative language or Audio Description for sound tracks (if available). Audio Description Auto in the Sound Menu to select the audio ● description sound track. Settings Sound Audio Description This setting is not memorised and it will return to the default setting once ●...
Page 20: Subtitle
For DVB mode (Ireland only) ● NICAM Switches NICAM sound (if available). Settings Sound Advanced settings For Analogue mode ● Volume Correction Adjusts the volume of each individual channel or input mode. Subtitle ■ Display / hide subtitles (if available) with STTL. ■...
Page 21: Last View
flash on the screen. Last view Switch to a previously viewed channel or input mode easily with LAST VIEW. Press again to return to the current view. ● = Note = Watching less than 10 seconds is not reflected in the previously viewed ●...
Page 22 ■ AV devices AV2 (COMPONENT) terminals Component cables DVD player AV2 (VIDEO) terminals Composite cables Camcorder / Game equipment ■ USB devices USB port USB cable Communication Camera = Note = It is recommended to connect the devices to the TV’s USB ports directly. ●...
Page 23: 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 Optical digital audio cable Amplifier with speaker system To enjoy the sound from the external equipment in multi-channel sound ●...
Page 24: Screen Display
– This function is also available for HDMI connections. – When input mode is not switched automatically, perform as above or check the setup of the equipment. You can also select the input pressing on the remote control or ● INPUT/OK/HOLD for MENU button on the control panel of the TV.
Page 25: Operating With Tv's Remote Control
Start recording (DVD Recorder / VCR) ■ 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...
Page 26: Hdmi Features
2. Enter the appropriate code as follows with numeric buttons Codes for each product and features ● 70: DVD Recorder, DVD Player, Blu-ray Disc Player 71: Player theatre, Blu-ray Disc theatre 72: VCR 73 (default): Using in Media Player, DLNA features, product using in VIERA Link 3.
Page 27: Terminal Information
Deep Colour ● Audio Return Channel ● – Audio Return Channel (ARC) is a function to send digital sound signals via an HDMI cable. – For HDMI2 terminal ● x.v.Colour™ ● ■ DVI connection If the external equipment has only a DVI output, connect to the HDMI terminal via a DVI to HDMI adaptor cable.
Page 28 1 : Audio out (R) 12: -- 2 : Audio in (R) 13: Red earth 3 : Audio out (L) 14: Earth 4 : Audio earth 15: Red in 5 : Blue earth 16: Status RGB 6 : Audio in (L) 17: CVBS earth 7 : Blue in 18: RGB status earth...
Page 29: Valid Input Signals
Valid input signals ■ COMPONENT (Y, Pb, Pr), HDMI Signal name COMPONENT HDMI 525 (480) / 60i, 60p ○ ○ 625 (576) / 50i, 50p ○ ○ 750 (720) / 60p, 50p ○ ○ 1,125 (1,080) / 60i, 50i ○ ○...
Page 30: Ambient Sensor
In each Viewing Mode, Contrast, Brightness, Colour, Tint, Sharpness, Colour Temperature, Vivid Colour, 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 additionally.
Page 31 (Press repeatedly until you reach the desired mode.) Auto: The best ratio is selected automatically according to the “Aspect Control Signal”. Watching For best picture Aspect Control Signal 16:9: Directly displays the image at 16:9 without distortion (anamorphic). 14:9: Displays the image at the standard 14:9 without distortion. Just: Displays a 4:3 image full-screen.
Page 32: Aspect Control Signal
Aspect Control Signal Programmes usually contain an “Aspect Control Signal” (Widescreen signal, Control signal through SCART / HDMI terminal). Auto mode, aspect mode will appear in the top left of the screen if a Widescreen signal (WSS) or a Control signal through SCART (pin8) / HDMI terminal is found.
Page 33: Advanced Settings
● HDMI terminal Valid input signal format: 525 (480) / 60i, 60p 625 (576) / 50i, 50p 750 (720) / 60p, 50p 1,125 (1,080) / 60i, 50i 1,125 (1,080) / 60p, 50p, 24p HDMI terminal does not receive WSS signal. ●...
Page 34 ■ 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. ■ Colour Gamut Colour Gamut (Normal / Native) Reproduces image colour precisely according to the colour gamut. Normal: Displays colours according to the colour gamut.
Page 35 Reset to Defaults: Resets to the default detailed White Balance. Reset to Defaults Resets to the default White Balance. ■ 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...
Page 36: Copy Adjustment
Reset to Defaults Resets to the default Gamma. ■ Reset to Defaults Reset to Defaults Resets Advanced Settings to the default settings. Copy Adjustment Copies the picture settings of True Cinema Custom to those of another input or another Viewing Mode. 1.
Page 37: Tv Guide
Ambience: Improves spatial effects and provides clear sounds. User: Adjusts the sounds manually using the equaliser to suit your favourite sound quality. In each mode, Bass, Treble, Surround Bass Boost can be adjusted ● and stored. For the User mode, Equaliser will be available in the Sound Menu instead ●...
Page 38 (DVB) / (Analogue) Channel position and name To watch the programme ● 1) Select the current programme with and press access – The current programme is displayed on the top left of the screen. 2) Press to exit TV Guide To the previous day (DVB) ●...
Page 39: Teletext
To exit TV Guide ● EXIT = Note = When this TV is turned on for the first time, or the TV is switched off for ● more than a week, it may take some time before TV Guide is completely shown.
Page 40: Viewing Teletext
this is happening. 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 41: Teletext Mode
■ Watch TV and teletext in two windows at once 1. Press TEXT to view in multi window Operations can be made only in teletext screen. ● 2. Press TEXT repeatedly to return to TV or teletext ■ Store frequently viewed pages in the colour bar (List mode) 1.
Page 42: Note
3. Select FASTEXT List with and press to set Settings Setup Display Settings ■ 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.
Page 43: 3D Eyewear - Functions
3D Eyewear - Functions ■ Part names and functions Power button / Mode change / Indicator lamp Power button ● – Press and hold for approx. 1 second to turn the 3D Eyewear On. (The indicator lamp lights for 2 seconds.) –...
Page 44: 3D Eyewear - Registration
Flashes red: ● Under registering Flashes red once every 1 second: ● Under reconnecting to the TV Flashes red 3 times: ● Power off (Press and hold for more than 2 seconds when in use, or automatically power off when registering / reconnecting fails, or connection is lost) Flashes red once every 2 seconds when in use: ●...
Page 45: 3D Eyewear - Replacing Battery
■ Registration again When connection with the registered TV fails, or when using with another TV, re-register the 3D Eyewear. 1. Turn the TV on 2. Within 50 cm from the TV, press Power button until lamp lights, then release it to start registration 3.
Page 46: Viewing 3D
Viewing 3D You can enjoy viewing 3D images with contents or programmes corresponding to the 3D effect by wearing the 3D Eyewear. This TV supports Frame Sequential, Side by Side and Top and Bottom 3D ● formats. – Frame Sequential is the 3D format that the images for the left and right eyes are recorded with the high definition quality and alternately played back.
Page 47: 3D Mode Selection
■ 3D photos and 3D videos taken by 3D-compatible Panasonic products Available in Media Player and Network services ● Media Player Home network ■ 2D images converted to 3D Set to 2D 3D mode in 3D Mode Selection. ● Watching...
Page 48: 3D Settings
Converts 2D images into 3D. Please note the 3D images appear slightly different from the originals. ● Using this function for profit-making purposes, or publically showing ● images converted from 2D to 3D in places such as shops or hotels etc.
Page 49 3D Refresh Rate (Auto 100Hz / 120Hz) Reduces juddering and flicker noises of the 3D images when using the 3D Eyewear. 100Hz: If light appears to flicker under fluorescents (or dimmers) of 50 Hz. 120Hz: If light appears to flicker under fluorescents (or dimmers) of 60 Hz. 2D 3D Depth (Max / Min)
Page 50: Source Image Format
Safety Precautions Displays the precautions for viewing 3D images. = Note = Display the image (TV, external input, etc.) full-screen to use this function ● completely. Source image format If the picture appears to be abnormal, refer to the table of images that can be seen for each 3D Mode Selection (Manual) and the source image format, and...
Page 51: 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 DVB or Analogue with 2. Display the menu with MENU 3. Select Setup DVB Tuning Menu Analogue Tuning Menu with and press to access...
Page 52: Channel List
■ Edit DVB 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 select the turn with numeric buttons 4) Press...
Page 53: Auto Setup
Reveal Hide (skip) To reveal all channels (DVB / Analogue) ● (yellow) ■ Edit DVB / Analogue Channels To swap the channel position number (logical channel number) ● 1) Press (green) to edit 2) Enter the new position number with numeric buttons, and press (green) to store To retune each channel (Manual...
Page 54: Channel Sorting By Region
■ DVB, Analogue channels 1. Select Auto Setup with and press to access 2. The confirmation screen is displayed and press to start Auto Setup (Settings are made automatically) When the operation is completed, the channel at the lowest position will ●...
Page 55: Update Channel List
■ DVB (UK) 1. Select Frequency with 2. Press to search All channels found will be added to the Channel List. ● ■ DVB (Ireland) 1. Select a channel with and adjust frequency with for each channel Set where the level of Signal Quality becomes the maximum.
Page 56: New Channel Message
New Channel Message Selects whether to give a notification message when a new DVB channel is found or not. When a notification message appears, you can perform Update Channel ● List pressing OK. Signal Condition Selects a channel and checks the signal condition. A good Signal Strength is not an indication of suitable signal for DVB reception.
Page 57: 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 58: 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 59: Network Connections
Network connections 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 60: Note
Note Ensure to use a LAN straight cable. ● Set up and connect equipment required for the network environment. You ● cannot make such settings on this TV. Read the manual of the equipment. If your modem has no broadband router functions, use a broadband router. ●...
Page 61: Custom - Wireless
For WPS(Push button) ● 1) Select Easy setup with Push button with and press access 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™ –...
Page 62 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. Select your desired access point with and press to access Available Wireless Networks are displayed automatically. ●...
Page 63 5. 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 64: Custom - Wired
7. Select Exit with and press to set Custom - Wired Ensure the connections are completed before starting network setup. Internet service Network connections 1. Display the menu with MENU 2. Select Network Network Connection Custom Wired with and press to access 3.
Page 65: Network Status
2) Enter the number with numeric buttons 3) Press BACK/RETURN to store 4. Select Network Status with and press to access Internet service Network settings Network Status 5. Select Exit with and press to set Network Status Displays and checks the network status (MAC Address, current network settings, etc.).
Page 66: New Software Message
New Software Message Selects whether to give a notification message when new software is found via network or not. 1. Display the menu with MENU 2. Select Network New Software Message with and press access 3. Select with and press to set - 66 -...
Page 67: 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 68 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 69 : To use this function with your smartphone, you need to install the application for controlling VIERA in 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. Sharing the current programme may not be available when selecting radio ●...
Page 70: Using Dlna
Using DLNA To use DLNA features, 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...
Page 71: Network Connections
Network connections DLNA connection To use DLNA features, you need a home network environment and you can operate the features without a broadband network environment. To use internet service, you need a broadband network environment. ● Internet service Network connections Internet connection ■...
Page 72 ■ 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 73: Note
Note Ensure to use a LAN straight cable. ● Set up and connect equipment required for the network environment. You ● cannot make such settings on this TV. Read the manual of the equipment. If you use the equipment compatible only with 100BASE-TX, category 5 or ●...
Page 74: Custom - Wireless
You can set characters using numeric buttons. ● Press BACK/RETURN to store ● 6. Automatically setup is done and the Network Status screen is displayed Home network Network settings Network Status 7. Select Exit with and press to set To set manually ●...
Page 75 – 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 76: Custom - Wired
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 ● settings. Proxy: This is the address of the relay server connected between the browser and the target server and sends data to the browser.
Page 77 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 78: Custom - Wireless Access Point
Custom - Wireless Access Point You can use the TV as a wireless access point and connect the network equipment without an access point. Confirm the PIN code, network settings of the equipment before starting ● setup. For details, read the manual of the equipment. 1.
Page 79: 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. - 79 -...
Page 80: 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. - 80 -...
Page 81: 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 or not.
Page 82: Viewing Photo
You can use the following buttons during playback. Confirm the remote ● control code is “73”. Watching External equipment Operating with TV’s remote control 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)
Page 83: Selecting File
2. Select Slideshow Settings with and press to access 3. Select one of the following items with and press to access Auto Makeup Interval Repeat Back Ground Music 4. Set with and press to store Auto Makeup / Off) Automatically detects the face in the photo and improves luminance and contrast.
Page 84: Watching Video
4. Select the file with and press to access 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 ● = Note = Non-playable files are also listed but cannot be selected.
Page 85: Video Setup
Aspect2: Displays the content full-screen. Original: Displays the content original size. – You can also change the mode pressing ASPECT. (Press repeatedly until you reach the desired mode.) – Aspect cannot be changed depending on the content. To return to list ●...
Page 86: Audio Output Settings
Subtitle Text Selects the font type to display subtitles correctly (if available). This function is available during playback. ● Subtitle Language Selects the language for subtitles (if available). This function is available during playback. ● Repeat / Off) Playback repeat within the selected file Audio output settings You can enjoy the multi-channel sound via an amplifier connected to DIGITAL AUDIO or HDMI2 (ARC function) terminal.
Page 87: Selecting File
Music 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 88: Music Setup
To display / hide the operation guide ● To the previous track ● (red) To the next track ● (green) To return to list ● BACK/RETURN Music Setup Set up the settings for music file operations on this TV. 1. Display the option menu with OPTION 2.
Page 89: Technical Information
(Example) Before operating, register this TV on the DIGA Recorder. ● For details, read the manual of the DIGA Recorder. ● Technical information Photo format ■ Supported Photo formats ● JPEG (.jpg, .jpeg, .mpo) 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...
Page 90 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 91 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 92: Music Format
■ Supported Subtitles formats ● MicroDVD, SubRip, TMPlayer (.srt, .sub, .txt) The video file and subtitles text file are inside the same folder, and the file ● names are the same except for the file extensions. If there are more than one subtitles text files inside the same folder, they ●...
Page 93: 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. (Example) Photo mode: Still pictures recorded with digital cameras will be displayed. Video mode: Moving pictures recorded with digital video cameras will be played back.
Page 94 ■ 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 ■ To insert or remove the USB Flash Memory Insert or remove straight and completely.
Page 95: 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 2. Display APPS List with APPS 3.
Page 96: Photo Mode
■ 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. 1. Display the device selection screen with (yellow) while the thumbnail is displayed 2.
Page 97: Viewing Photo
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 To display / hide the operation guide ● To rotate 90°...
Page 98: Multi Shot 3D
Multi Shot 3D This TV can create a 3D photo using a pair of photos in the SD Card and save it into the same SD Card. This TV can also create a 3D photo from photos in the USB Flash Memory, ●...
Page 99 To display / hide the operation guide ● To pause (return to Single view) ● To return to thumbnail ● BACK/RETURN You can change the back ground music by setting Back Ground Music ● Slideshow Settings (see below). ■ Slideshow Settings Set up the settings for Photo mode.
Page 100 Colour Effect (Off Sepia Gray scale) Selects the colour effect of photos in Single view and Slideshow. Not valid when Frame is set to Drift, Gallery Cinema ● Auto Makeup / Off) Automatically detects the face in the photo and improves luminance and contrast.
Page 101: Video 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. If there is no available music data, no sound will be played back. ●...
Page 102: Watching Video
2. Start playback with (red) 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. For supported file formats ● Media Player Technical information Video format ■...
Page 103: Video Setup
To jump to the specified time point ● 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 104: Audio Output Settings
Repeat Menu items and selectable options vary depending on the content. ● 4. Set with and press to store Video Preview / Off) Sets to start the preview of the title or scene in the thumbnail view. Images may not be displayed for an instant in the thumbnail view. Set the ●...
Page 105: Music Mode
SPDIF Selection (Auto / PCM) Selects the initial setting for digital audio output signal from DIGITAL AUDIO and HDMI2 (ARC function) terminals. SPDIF is a standard audio transfer file format. ● Auto: Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Digital and HE-AAC multi-channel are output as Dolby Digital Bitstream.
Page 106: Playing Music
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 ● : Rewind : Fast forward : Stop : Pause / Playback To display / hide the operation guide...
Page 107: 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. SD Card ■...
Page 108: Usb Devices
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 109: Video Format
Video format ■ Supported Video formats ● AVCHD (.mts) Video codec: 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 ●...
Page 110 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 111: Music Format
● TS (.mts, .m2ts, .tp, .trp, .ts, .tts) Video codec: H.264 BP/MP/HP, MPEG1, MPEG2, VC-1 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 112 ● LPCM (.wav) ● FLAC (.flac) = 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 113: 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 114: 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 115 ● 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 116 : For equipment which has “HDAVI Control 2 or later” function. : 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 ●...
Page 117 Amplifier with VIERA Link function Speaker system Player theatre / Blu-ray Disc theatre with VIERA Link function HD Video Camera / LUMIX Camera with VIERA Link function : If the connected equipment has “HDAVI Control 5” function, you do not have to use this audio cable (Optical digital audio cable or SCART cable).
Page 118: Preparations
: While playing a disc. : Except for watching a disc. ■ 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.
Page 119: 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 120: 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 121: Speaker Selection
■ If you access non-VIERA Link equipment The type of the connected equipment is displayed. Although you can access the connected equipment, you cannot operate it. Use the remote control of the connected equipment. = Note = If you cannot operate the equipment, check the settings and the ●...
Page 122: Note
To enjoy the sound from the DIGA Recorder in multi-channel sound, connect an HDMI cable from the DIGA Recorder to the Amplifier. = Note = If you cannot operate the equipment, check the settings and the ● equipment. Functions VIERA Link “HDAVI Control™” Summary of VIERA Link Note These functions may not work properly depending on the connected...
Page 123: Pin Number
To lock all ● (green) To cancel all locks ● (yellow) To jump to the head of the next channel / input group ● (blue) ■ Freeview Players Applies access control for some digital text services. = Note = For DVB mode (UK only) ●...
Page 124: Common Interface
Common Interface Caution Turn the TV off with Mains power On / Off switch whenever inserting or ● removing the Common Interface (CI) Module. If a view card and a card reader come as a set, first insert the card reader, ●...
Page 125: 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 126: Manual Update
To install new software, select Standby with and press set. Standby: Installs new software in standby condition. Now: Installs new software now. If System Update is performed, the software will be updated (TV functions ● may be changed). If you do not want to do so, set Auto Update Search in Standby to Off.
Page 127: Electronic Touch Pen
: m n o 6 M N O : p q r s 7 P Q R S : t u v 8 T U V : w x y z 9 W X Y Z : Space 0 The character is set automatically if you leave for 1 second. ●...
Page 128: Using Electronic Touch Pen
3. Follow the on-screen instructions 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 full-screen – DVB mode – HDMI input –...
Page 129: Maintenance
Maintenance ■ Storage and Cleaning Clean using a soft, dry cloth. ● Do not use benzene, thinner, or wax on the Touch Pen, as doing so may ● cause the paint to peel off. Do not dunk the Touch Pen in liquid such as water when cleaning. ●...
Page 130: Gamepad
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. Volume Up / Down...
Page 131: 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 132: Viewing Mode
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 Using DLNA Demo Settings is displayed in the Setup Menu, the TV is in “Shop” ●...
Page 133: Basic Settings
True Cinema: 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, Contrast, Brightness, Colour, Tint, Sharpness, Colour Temperature, Vivid Colour, Ambient Sensor, Noise Reduction, MPEG Noise Reduction, Intelligent Frame Creation...
Page 134: Intelligent Frame Creation
MPEG Noise Reduction (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.
Page 135 Film Cadence Mode / Off) Improves vertical resolution for movie images. 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 136: 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 137: 3D Settings
Pixel Orbiter / Auto) 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 138 Eyewear. 100Hz: If light appears to flicker under fluorescents (or dimmers) of 50 Hz. 120Hz: If light appears to flicker under fluorescents (or dimmers) of 60 Hz. 2D 3D Depth (Max / Min) Selects a level of 3D-image depth for viewing converted 2D images. 3D Adjustment / Off) Adjustment of the 3D effect (except in...
Page 139: Copy Adjustment
Copy Adjustment Copies the selected True Cinema Custom settings to those of the other input. Watching For best picture Copy Adjustment Reset to Defaults Resets the current Picture Viewing Mode to the default settings. Sound Mode Selects your favourite sound mode for each input. (Standard Music Ambience...
Page 140: Volume Settings
Equaliser Adjusts the frequency level to suit your favourite sound quality. This function is available when Mode is set to User. ● Select the frequency and change the frequency level using ● To enhance the bass sound, raise the level of the lower frequency. To ●...
Page 141: Voice Guidance Settings
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. If the back space between the TV and wall is within 30 cm, Up to 30cm ●...
Page 142: Advanced Settings
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. For DVB mode ● Volume Adjusts the volume for Audio Description. For DVB mode ●...
Page 143 Stereo: The priority is given to stereo (2ch) audio track. MPEG: The priority is given to MPEG. MPEG is an audio compression method that compresses audio to the ● smaller size without any considerable loss of audio quality. For digital mode ●...
Page 144: Reset To 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. Internet service Network settings Software Update Home network Network settings...
Page 145: Off Timer
via network or not. Internet service Network settings New Software Message 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 Off Timer Time Zone Adjusts the time data.
Page 146: Eco Navigation
Setup Eco Navigation Automatically sets the TV to the most suitable energy-saving mode. The concerned items and their current settings are displayed. Select Set to to set them to the energy-saving settings at once. TV Guide Settings TV Guide View (Normal Full / Info)
Page 147: Tuning Menu
Tuning Menu Favourites Edit Creates a list of favourite channels. Watching Tuning and editing channels Favourites Edit Not valid in Analogue mode ● Channel List Skips unwanted channels or edits channels. Watching Tuning and editing channels Channel List Auto Setup Automatically searches for receivable channels.
Page 148: Language
Signal Condition Checks the signal condition. Watching Tuning and editing channels Signal Condition Not valid in Analogue mode ● = Note = The settings in Tuning Menu are applicable only for the selected TV mode. ● The menu name varies depending on the TV mode. (DVB Tuning Menu Analogue Tuning Menu)
Page 149: Display Settings
UK only ● Preferred Teletext Selects the preferred language for digital channel teletext service (depending on the broadcaster). Ireland only ● Display Settings Preferred Subtitle Type (Standard Hard of Hearing) Selects the preferred subtitle type. Preferred Subtitles 1 / 2 Language are given priority.
Page 150: Viera Link Settings
Watching External equipment Watching external input To name each input mode freely, select User input and set characters ● (maximum 10 characters). To skip the input mode, select Skip. ● Banner Display Timeout 0 (No display) (seconds)) Sets how long the information banner stays on screen. VIERA Connect Banner / Off) Sets the VIERA Connect introduction banner display.
Page 151: System Menu
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. Functions VIERA Link “HDAVI Control™” Power off Link Standby Power Save / Off) Controls the connected equipment to reduce power consumption in Standby.
Page 152: 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 on Channel List (All Channel List / Last) Automatically selects All Channels or Favourites list in the information banner when the TV is turned on.
Page 153: 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. Auto aspect Auto aspect is designed to provide you with the best ratio to fill the screen.
Page 154: 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. Block noise, frozen or disappearing image occurs / Some channels cannot be tuned Check the position, direction and connection of the aerial.
Page 155: Analogue Tv
Analogue 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. White spots or shadow image (ghosting) occurs / Some channels cannot be tuned Check the position, direction and connection of the aerial.
Page 156: 156
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 Cannot register a 3D Eyewear to the TV Has the 3D Eyewear been switched on and set to 3D mode? ●...
Page 157: 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 158: 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 159: 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 160: 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. Permanently lit spots on screen Due to production process involved in this technology this may result in ●...
Page 161: 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 162: 3D Eyewear
3D Eyewear TY-ER3D4ME, TY-ER3D4SE (Rechargeable type) ● – If you need 3D Eyewear additionally, please purchase this optional accessory. – Use Panasonic 3D Eyewear supporting Bluetooth wireless technology. – For more information (English only): http://panasonic.net/viera/eu/ Communication Camera ■ Communication Camera TY-CC20W ●...
Page 163: Wall-Hanging Bracket
Wall-hanging bracket ■ Wall-hanging bracket TY-WK4P1RW ● – For 42 / 50 inches model – Tilting angle for the TV: 0 (vertical) to 20 degrees (42 inches model) 0 (vertical) to 10 degrees (50 inches model) TY-WK5P1RW ● – For 55 / 60 inches model –...
Page 164: Licence
The Bluetooth word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by ® Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Panasonic Corporation is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners. SDXC Logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC.
Page 165 HDAVI Control™ is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Manufactured under license under U.S. Patent Nos: 5,956,674; 5,974,380; 6,487,535 & other U.S. and worldwide patents issued & pending. DTS, the Symbol, &...
Page 166 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,...
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