Page 1 TH-40CS650A TH-50CS650A TH-55CS650A HELP English...
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Read first eHELP • How to use Features • Dual Tuner • my Home Screen • TV Anytime • Easy Mirroring • Data Service Application my Home Screen my Home Screen • Information • How to use • Settings • OSD Colour APPS List • Information • How to use • Settings • my Stream Watching Basic • Basic connection...
Page 3 • Language 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 • Aspect • Basic settings • Noise reduction settings • Advanced Settings • Option Settings • Screen Settings • Copy Adjustment For best audio • Sound mode • Basic settings • Volume settings...
Page 4 • Update Channel List • New Channel Message • Signal Condition • Add TV Signal Recording USB HDD setup • Preparations • Setting for USB HDD Recording current programme • One Touch Recording • REW LIVE TV Timer Programming • Setting Timer Programming • Editing Timer Programming • Remote recording • Note Technical information • USB HDD Media Player...
Page 5 • Video Setup • Audio output settings Recorded TV mode • Selecting content • Watching recorded TV • Grouping content • Deleting content • Changing device • Chapter List • Audio output settings Music mode • Selecting file • Playing music • Music Setup USB Sharing • USB Sharing Technical information • Device handling caution • USB devices • Photo format • Video format...
Page 6 • DLNA connection • Note Network settings • Network Connection • Custom - Wireless • Custom - Wired • Custom - Wireless Access Point • Network Status • my Home Cloud Settings • VIERA Name • TV Remote App Settings • Network Link Settings • TV Anytime Settings • File Sharing Settings • Mirroring Settings • Software Update • New Software Message Photos...
Page 7 Technical information • Photo format • Video format • Music format Functions Voice Control • Using Voice Control TV Anytime • How to use • TV Anytime Settings Mirroring • How to use • Mirroring Settings Multi Window • Information • How to use • Note VIERA Link “HDAVI Control™” • Summary of VIERA Link • Preparations • Easy playback • Power on Link...
Page 8 Data Service Application • Using Data Service Application • Cookie • Note Shipping Condition • Shipping Condition Updating the TV Software • Information • Auto update • Manual update Setting characters • Using Numeric buttons Keyboard • Keyboard Settings Setting menu • How to use Picture • Viewing Mode • Basic settings • Ambient Sensor • Noise reduction settings • Advanced Settings...
Page 9 • Audio Description • Advanced settings • Reset Sound Defaults Network • Network Connection • Network Status • my Home Cloud Settings • VIERA Name • TV Remote App Settings • Network Link Settings • TV Anytime Settings • File Sharing Settings • Mirroring Settings • Other settings Timer • Off Timer • Timer Programming • Clock Settings • Auto Standby • No signal Power off...
Page 10 Support Help menu • Using Help menu FAQs • Picture • Digital TV • Sound • HDMI • Network • Other Maintenance • Care and Cleaning Optional accessories • Wall-hanging bracket Licence • Licence - 10 -...
Page 11: Read First
Read first eHELP How to use ■ Meaning of signs Letters enclosed in brackets indicate remote control buttons. Menu Letters in cyan indicate on-screen display items. References in this eHELP When the icon ( ) is displayed, you can jump to the page for detailed descriptions pressing Numeric buttons.
Page 12: Features
Features Dual Tuner You can watch or record 2 programmes simultaneously, watch a programme while recording another programme, etc. Functions > Multi Window > How to use - 12 -...
Page 13: My Home Screen
my Home Screen “my Home Screen” is a gateway to the TV, applications, and more. It provides easy access to special features such as Media Player, videos, games, communication tools, etc. my Home Screen > my Home Screen > Information - 13 -...
Page 14: Tv Anytime
TV Anytime You can watch TV and set timer programming events of this TV on the network equipment (smartphone, etc.) from outside the home network. Functions > TV Anytime > How to use - 14 -...
Page 15: Easy Mirroring
Easy Mirroring You can watch display images of other devices (smartphone, etc.) on the TV screen using a mirroring function. You can also start the mirroring function from the other devices without operating the TV. Functions > Mirroring > How to use - 15 -...
Page 16: Data Service Application
Data Service Application You can enjoy Hybrid Broadcast Broadband TV application that is one of the interactive data services for digital broadcasting. Functions > Data Service Application > Using Data Service Application - 16 -...
Page 17: My Home Screen My Home Screen
my Home Screen 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 Media Player, videos, games, communication tools, etc. as shown below (example). HOME HOME Home Screen Selected content screen (TV, application, etc.)
Page 18: How To Use
How to use Home Screen provides access to special features such as 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 19: Settings
Settings Select the setup menu from the tool guide on the top of the screen. (Example) Display the tool guide with HOME if it is not displayed. ● ■ Home Screen Selection 1. Display Home Screen Selection with HOME. (Example) 2.
Page 20 ■ Search You can search the content from various features. 1. Select Search from the tool guide. 2. Follow the on-screen instructions. = Note = To change the colour type of on-screen displays, set Colour. ● my Home Screen > my Home Screen > OSD Colour A broadband network environment is required to be able to use this ●...
Page 21: Osd Colour
OSD Colour 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Setup > Display Settings > OSD Colour and press to access. 3. Set the item and press to store. OSD Colour (Jet black Pale grey Organic brown Sand beige) Selects the preferred colour type of on-screen displays. This function is available for the information banner, menu screen, Home ●...
Page 22: Apps List
APPS List Information Various applications (internet content, network content, Media Player, etc.) can be accessed easily from APPS List. ■ APPS List (Example) = Note = APPS List is subject to change without notice. ● - 22 -...
Page 23: How To Use
How to use You can access special features such as internet content, network content, Media Player, etc. from APPS List. 1. Display APPS List with APPS. (Example) To exit APPS List ● EXIT 2. Select an icon of the features and press to access.
Page 24: Settings
Settings You can customise APPS List (screen settings, etc.). 1. Display APPS List with APPS. 2. Select the icon for settings on APPS List and press to access. 3. Follow the on-screen instructions. = Note = Setup menu items may be changed without notice. ●...
Page 25: My Stream
my Stream Automatically provides recommended content (TV programmes, internet content, etc.). 1. Display APPS List with APPS. 2. Select my Stream and press to access. 3. Follow the on-screen instructions. = Note = A broadband network environment is required to be able to use this ●...
Page 26: Watching
Watching Basic Basic connection Please ensure that the unit is disconnected from the mains socket before attaching or disconnecting any cables. External equipment and cables shown are not supplied with this TV. ● ■ Aerial Aerial terminal RF cable Aerial Keep RF (antenna) cable away from the mains lead to avoid and minimise ●...
Page 27 ■ DVD Recorder / VCR Aerial terminal RF cable DVD Recorder / VCR Aerial HDMI terminal HDMI cable ■ Set top box HDMI terminal HDMI cable Set top box Satellite dish = Note = For details of VIERA Link connections ●...
Page 28: Selecting Channel
Selecting channel 1. Select Digital TV or Analogue TV with TV. The selected mode is displayed on the top left of the screen. ● 2. Select a channel with Channel Up / Down Numeric buttons. Press Numeric buttons to select a channel position with 2 or more-digit ●...
Page 29: Information Banner
Information banner Display information banner with INFO. Also appears when changing a channel. ● (Example) Channel position and name Channel type (Radio, etc.) / Encrypted channel ( ) / TV mode ( , Programme Start time / End time (Digital TV) Channel position, etc.
Page 30 Audio mode Watching > For best audio > Advanced settings Data service (Hybrid Broadcast Broadband TV application) available Functions > Data Service Application > Using Data Service Application – 90: Off Timer remaining time Watching > Basic > Off Timer To confirm another tuned channel ●...
Page 31 To display the introduction banner for the internet service ● 1) Display the menu with MENU. 2) Select Setup > Display Settings > Smart Banner and press access. 3) Select and press to set. - 31 -...
Page 32: Option Menu
Option Menu Confirm or change the current status. 1. Display the option menu with OPTION. 2. Select one of the following items and press to access. Voice Guidance Settings Audio Description Audio Selection / AD Dual Audio Volume Correction The function items vary depending on the TV mode. ●...
Page 33 Selects multiplex sound mode (if available). Watching > For best audio > Advanced Settings For Analogue TV ● Volume Correction Adjusts the volume of each individual channel or input mode. - 33 -...
Page 34: Subtitle
Subtitle Display / hide subtitles (if available). 1. Display the subtitle menu with STTL/AD. 2. Select Subtitle and press to access. 3. Select and press to store. For Digital TV ● Not valid on the sub screen in multi window mode ●...
Page 35: Last View
Last view Switch to a previously viewed channel or input mode easily with LAST VIEW. Press again to return to the current view. ● = Note = Switching channel may not be available depending on the condition. ● Watching less than 10 seconds is not reflected in the previously viewed ●...
Page 36: Off Timer
Off Timer Turn the TV Standby mode automatically after a fixed period. 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Timer > Off Timer and press to access. 3. Select the time in 15-minute increments and press to set. (minutes) To cancel, set to or turn the TV off.
Page 37: Energy Saving Functions
Energy saving functions The TV can be eco-friendly using energy-saving functions. The TV goes into Standby mode in the following conditions: Eco Navigation is set to Set to Eco. ● Off Timer is active. ● Watching > Basic > Off Timer No operation is performed for 4 hours while Auto Standby is set to On.
Page 38: Eco Navigation
■ No signal Power off 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Timer > No signal Power off and press to access. 3. Select and press to set. No signal Power off / Off) Automatically turns the TV to Standby mode to prevent unnecessary power consumption when no signal is received and no operation is performed for 10 minutes.
Page 39: Adjusting Time
Adjusting time Settings for the system time of this TV. 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Timer > Clock Settings and press to access. 3. Select one of the following items and press to set. Mode Date Time Daylight Saving Time Region Select 4.
Page 40 Region Select Selects the region where you live to adjust the standard time. (Base on GMT) (NSW / ACT Victoria Queensland South Australia Western Australia Northern Territory / Tasmania) The time contained in the broadcast signal is UTC (Universal Time ●...
Page 41: Language
Language 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Setup > Language > OSD Language and press to access. 3. Set the item and press to store. OSD Language Changes language for on-screen displays. - 41 -...
Page 42: External Equipment
External equipment External connection These diagrams show our recommendations for connection of your TV to various pieces of equipment. For other connections, consult the instructions for each piece of equipment. For details of basic connection ● Watching > Basic > Basic connection Check the terminal type and cable plugs are correct for connection.
Page 43 ■ AV devices AV IN (COMPONENT) terminals Component cables DVD Player AV IN (VIDEO) terminals Composite cables Camcorder / Game equipment - 43 -...
Page 44: Usb Devices
● You cannot connect any devices by using USB card reader. ● Additional information about the devices may be on the following website. ● http://panasonic.net/viera/support (English only) ■ To listen with speakers DIGITAL AUDIO OUT Optical digital audio cable Amplifier with speaker system To enjoy multi-channel sound from external equipment (e.g.
Page 45: Watching External Input
Watching external input Connect the external equipment (VCR, DVD, etc.) and you can watch through the input. 1. Display the input selection menu with AV. 2. Select the input mode connected to the equipment and press to watch. (The selected mode is displayed on the top left of the screen.) You can also select the input pressing AV.
Page 46 ■ Playing Time Display Set to to display a time period of continuous use in Game Mode on the top right of the screen every 30 minutes. 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Setup > Display Settings > Playing Time Display and press access.
Page 47: Operating With Tv's Remote Control
Operating with TV’s remote control You can operate the content in Media Player / media server, recording functions or the connected equipment with the following buttons of this TV’s remote control. Playback (VCR / DVD / video content) Stop the operations Rewind, view the picture rapidly in reverse (VCR) Skip to the previous track, title or chapter (DVD / video content) Rewind, view the picture rapidly in reverse (VCR)
Page 48 ■ How to change the code Each Panasonic product has its own remote control code. Change the code according to the product for operation. 1. Press and hold Standby On / Off switch during the following operations. 2. Enter the appropriate code as follows with Numeric buttons.
Page 49: Hdmi Features
HDMI features HDMI (high-definition multimedia interface) is the world’s first complete digital consumer AV interface complying with a non-compression standard. HDMI allows you to enjoy high-definition digital images and high-quality sound by connecting the TV and the equipment. HDMI-compatible equipment with an HDMI or DVI output terminal, such as a DVD player, a set top box or game equipment, can be connected to the HDMI terminal using a fully wired HDMI compliant cable.
Page 50: Dvi Connection
■ DVI connection If the external equipment has only a DVI output, connect to the HDMI terminal via a DVI to HDMI adaptor cable. When using the DVI to HDMI adaptor cable, connect the audio cable to the audio input terminal (use AV IN audio terminals).
Page 51: Valid Input Signals
Valid input signals ■ COMPONENT, HDMI Signal name COMPONENT HDMI 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 ○...
Page 52: For Best Picture
For best picture Viewing Mode 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Picture > Viewing Mode and press to access. 3. Select the mode and press to set. Viewing Mode (Dynamic Normal Cinema True Cinema / Custom) Selects your favourite picture mode for each input. Dynamic: Improves contrast and sharpness for viewing in a bright room.
Page 53: Ambient Sensor
Ambient Sensor 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Picture > Ambient Sensor and press to access. 3. Select and press to set. Ambient Sensor / Off) Automatic Brightness Control function ● Adjusts picture settings automatically depending on ambient lighting condition.
Page 54: Aspect
Aspect Change the aspect ratio (image size) with ASPECT. ■ To change the aspect ratio manually 1. Display Aspect Selection with ASPECT. 2. Select the mode and press to set. You can also change the mode pressing ASPECT. ● (Press repeatedly until you reach the desired mode.) 16:9: Directly displays the image at 16:9 without distortion (anamorphic).
Page 55: Basic Settings
Basic settings 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Picture and press to access. 3. Select one of the following items and press to access. Backlight Contrast Brightness Colour Tint Sharpness Colour Temperature Vivid Colour Adaptive Backlight Control Intelligent Frame Creation 24p Smooth Film 4.
Page 56 24p Smooth Film (Max / Off) Automatically compensates the picture frame rate to make the 24p source movie images smooth. This function is available only for 24p signal input and displayed instead of ● Intelligent Frame Creation. Not valid when Game Mode is set to ●...
Page 57: Noise Reduction Settings
Noise reduction settings 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Picture > Noise Reduction MPEG Remaster and press access. 3. Set the item and press to store. Noise Reduction (Auto / Off) Reduces unwanted picture noise. MPEG Remaster (Auto / Off) Reduces flicker noise in contoured parts of a picture and block noise.
Page 58: Advanced Settings
Advanced Settings You can adjust and set up the detailed picture settings when Viewing Mode is set to Cinema, True Cinema or Custom. The settings in True Cinema Custom can be stored for each input. Watching > For best picture > Viewing Mode 1.
Page 59: White Balance
■ White Balance R-Gain G-Gain B-Gain 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 items for White Balance.
Page 60: Colour Management
■ Colour Management R-Hue R-Saturation R-Luminance Adjusts the picture hue / saturation / luminance of red areas. G-Hue G-Saturation G-Luminance Adjusts the picture hue / saturation / luminance of green areas. B-Hue B-Saturation B-Luminance Adjusts the picture hue / saturation / luminance of blue areas. More Detailed Adjustment Adjusts more detailed items for Colour...
Page 61: Reset Picture Defaults
■ Gamma Gamma Switches the gamma curve. Please note the numerical values are reference for the adjustment. ● More Detailed Adjustment Adjusts more detailed items for Gamma. Input Signal Level: Adjusts the input signal level. Gain: Adjusts the gain of gamma for selected signal level. Reset Gamma: Reset items for...
Page 62: Option Settings
Option Settings 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Picture > Option Settings and press to access. 3. Select one of the following items and press to access. Game Mode Film Cadence Mode 1080p Pure Direct HDMI Content Type HDMI RGB Range 3D-COMB 4.
Page 63 HDMI Content Type (Graphics Photos Auto / Off) Adjusts the picture settings of each HDMI input according to the selected content type. Auto: Automatically adjusts the picture settings according to the received HDMI content if the connected equipment supports HDMI Content Type.
Page 64: Screen Settings
Screen Settings 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Picture > Screen Settings and press to access. 3. Select one of the following items and press to access. 16:9 Overscan H-Size Zoom Adjustments Multi Window Screen Display 4. Set the item and press to store.
Page 65 Screen Display / Off) Turns the screen off when you select Off. This function is effective in reducing power consumption when listening to ● the sound without watching the TV screen. Press any buttons (except Standby On / Off switch) to turn the screen on. ●...
Page 66: Copy Adjustment
Copy Adjustment Copies the picture settings of True Cinema Custom to those of the other input mode or Viewing Mode. 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Picture > Copy Adjustment > Destination Viewing Mode Destination Input and press to access.
Page 67: For Best Audio
For best audio Sound mode 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Sound > Mode and press to access. 3. Select the mode and press to set. Mode (Standard Music Ambience / User) Selects your favourite sound mode for each input. Standard: Provides the suitable sound quality for all types of scenes.
Page 68: Basic Settings
Basic settings 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Sound and press to access. 3. Select one of the following items and press to access. Bass Treble Equaliser Balance Surround 4. Set the item and press to store. Bass Adjusts level to enhance or minimise lower, deeper sound output.
Page 69: Volume Settings
Volume settings 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Sound and press to access. 3. Select one of the following items and press to access. TV Speaker Auto Gain Control Volume Correction Speaker Distance to Wall 4. Set the item and press to store.
Page 70: Voice Guidance Settings
Voice Guidance Settings 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Sound > Voice Guidance Settings and press to access. 3. Select one of the following items and press to access. Voice Guidance Speed Volume Language User Level Web Browser 4.
Page 71: Audio Description
Audio Description 1. Display the menu with STTL/AD. 2. Select Audio Description and press to access. 3. Select one of the following items and press to access. Audio Description Volume Speakers Audio Selection 4. Set the item and press to store. You can also select this function from Audio Description in the Sound...
Page 72: Advanced Settings
Advanced settings 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Sound and press to access. 3. Select one of the following items and press to access. Digital Audio Preference SPDIF Selection HDMI Input 4. Set the item and press to store. Selects multiplex sound mode (if available).
Page 73 = 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. Selected mode is not affected when the contents of the receiving signal ●...
Page 74 SPDIF Selection (Auto / PCM) Selects the initial setting for digital audio output signal from DIGITAL AUDIO OUT and HDMI2 (ARC function) terminals. SPDIF is a standard audio transfer file format. ● Auto: Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Digital and HE-AAC multi-channel are output as Dolby Digital Bitstream.
Page 75: Tv Guide
TV Guide Using TV Guide TV Guide - Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) provides an on-screen listing of the programmes currently broadcast and the forthcoming broadcasts over the next seven days (depending on the broadcaster). 1. Select Digital TV or Analogue TV with TV. 2.
Page 76 To the previous day (Digital TV) ● (red) To the next day (Digital TV) ● (green) To view a channel list of the selected type (Digital TV) ● 1) Display the type list with (yellow). 2) Select the type and press to view.
Page 77: Timer Programming
Timer Programming This function allows you to select programmes that you want to be reminded to watch or record to the USB HDD. 1. Select the forthcoming programme and press to access. 2. Select USB HDD Rec. Reminder and press to set.
Page 78: Tuning And Editing Channels
Tuning and editing channels Setting menu You can retune channels, create your favourite channel lists, skip unwanted channels, etc. 1. Select Digital TV or Analogue TV with TV. 2. Display the menu with MENU. 3. Select Setup > Tuning Menu and press to access.
Page 79: 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 favourites lists are available from Favourites in the information banner and the TV Guide screen. Watching > Basic > Information banner Watching >...
Page 80 ■ Edit favourites list You can edit the favourites list while the cursor is on the channel in the favourites list. To move the channel ● 1) Select the channel. 2) Press (green). 3) Select the new position with Cursor buttons Numeric buttons.
Page 81: Channel List
Channel List ■ Skip unwanted TV channels You can hide (skip) unwanted channels. The hidden channels cannot be displayed except in this function. 1. Select Channel List and press to access. 2. Select a channel. 3. Press to set Reveal Hide (skip).
Page 82: Auto Tuning
Auto Tuning Automatically retunes the channels received in the area. All the previous tuning settings are erased. ● Search begins in the order from the lower channels to the higher channels. ● Child Lock PIN number is required to retune locked channels. ●...
Page 83: 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 TV channels are added to Channel List.
Page 84: Update Channel List
Update Channel List By updating the Digital TV channel list, you can add new channels, delete removed channels or change channel names and positions automatically. The channel list is updated while keeping your settings in Favourites Edit, ● Channel List, Child Lock, etc.
Page 85: New Channel Message
New Channel Message Selects whether to give a notification message when a new digital TV channel is found or not. When a notification message appears, you can perform Update Channel ● List pressing OK. Sometimes, mainly during summer months at night, the TV may pick up ●...
Page 86: Signal Condition
Signal Condition Selects a channel and checks the signal condition with indicators. A good Signal Strength is not an indication of suitable signal reception. ● To change the channel ● Not valid in Analogue TV ● - 86 -...
Page 87: Add Tv Signal
Add TV Signal Adds the TV mode. This function is available if you skip any modes to tune in Auto Tuning ● first using the TV. - 87 -...
Page 88: 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 89 = Caution = All data in the USB HDD will be erased in the following cases: ● – When formatting the USB HDD with this TV Recording > USB HDD setup > Setting for USB HDD – When formatting the USB HDD to use on PC, etc. When the TV is repaired due to a malfunction, you may have to format ●...
Page 90: Setting For Usb Hdd
Setting for USB HDD Format and set up the USB HDD with this TV in order to use it for recording. All the USB devices recognised as a mass storage device are listed. Please note that USB HDD will be formatted and all data in it will be ●...
Page 91 Mode of the USB HDD ● : The USB HDD is available for recording / playing back. Only one USB HDD on the list is available for recording. : The USB HDD is available for playing back. To change the mode ●...
Page 92: Recording Current Programme
Recording current programme One Touch Recording Records the current programme to the USB HDD immediately. Confirm the remote control code is “73”. ● Watching > External equipment > Operating with TV’s remote control 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Setup >...
Page 93: Rew Live Tv
REW LIVE TV Records the current programme to the USB HDD constantly within the maximum recordable time. Confirm the remote control code is “73”. ● Watching > External equipment > Operating with TV’s remote control 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2.
Page 94 ■ To stop REW LIVE TV 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Setup > Recording Setup > REW LIVE TV and press to access. 3. Select to stop REW LIVE If you stop REW LIVE TV, the recorded content for REW LIVE TV will be ●...
Page 95: Timer Programming
Timer Programming Setting Timer Programming This function allows you to select programmes that you want to be reminded to watch or record to the USB HDD. Not valid in Analogue TV ● 1. Select Digital TV with TV. 2. Display the menu with MENU. 3.
Page 96 3. Select and set the item (channel, date, start time, end time). can also be entered with Numeric buttons. ● (Example) !: Overlapped timer events Function (USB HDD Rec. / Reminder) D: Digital TV Channel position, channel name, etc. STTL: Displays subtitles (if available) –...
Page 97: Editing Timer Programming
Editing Timer Programming 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Timer > Timer Programming and press to access. 3. Select the event. To change a timer event ● – Correct as necessary. Recording > Timer Programming > Setting Timer Programming To delete a timer event ●...
Page 98 ■ To stop recording 1. Press 2. Select the programme and press to access (when 2 recordings are in progress). 3. Select and press to stop. ■ To play back or delete the recorded content Recorded TV programmes can be played back in Media Player. 1.
Page 99: Remote Recording
Functions > TV Anytime > TV Anytime Settings Additional information about the services may be found on the following ● website. http://panasonic.net/viera/support (English only) = Note = This function is not available when the TV is turned off with Mains Power ●...
Page 100: Note
Note TV Guide may also be used to set timer event. ● Watching > TV Guide > Timer Programming Timer Programming can store up to 15 events. ● Timer Programming only works reliably if correct time information is ● received via the signal from the broadcaster or service provider. For recording using Timer Programming, the TV must be either on or in...
Page 101: 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. http://panasonic.net/viera/support (English only) = Note = Data modified with a PC may not be displayed. ●...
Page 102: Media Player
Media Player Using Media Player Information Media Player allows you to enjoy photo, video or music recorded on the USB Flash Memory / network device, and content recorded with this TV to the formatted USB HDD. (Example) Photo mode: Still pictures recorded with digital cameras are displayed. Video mode: Moving pictures recorded with digital video cameras and digital video data are played back.
Page 103 Folder and file names may be different from those on the digital camera or ● digital video camera used. ■ To insert or remove the USB Flash Memory Ensure alignment is straight and complete when inserting or removing. To remove the USB Flash Memory safely from the TV, perform Safely ●...
Page 104: Selecting Device / Mode
Selecting device / mode 1. Insert the USB Flash Memory to the TV. Media Player > Using Media Player > Information To play back content in the USB HDD, ensure the connection and ● settings are completed. Recording > USB HDD setup To play back content in the network device, ensure the connection and ●...
Page 105 = Note = You may also access each mode directly from APPS List. ● my Home Screen > APPS List > How to use Recorded TV is available for content recorded on the USB HDD with this ● Select the appropriate device and content for playing back each file. ●...
Page 106: Network Device
Regarding performance, not all servers are guaranteed. PCs with ● Windows 7 / Windows 8 / Windows 8.1 have been tested for compatibility with this TV (as of January, 2015). Additional information about the servers may be found on the following website. http://panasonic.net/viera/support (English only) - 106 -...
Page 107: Photo Mode
Photo mode Selecting file Select the file in the thumbnail view and press to start playback. : Error display To change the size of photos in the thumbnail view ● 1) Display the option menu with OPTION. 2) Select Change Size and press to change.
Page 108: Viewing Photo
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 ● INFO To rotate 90° ● (blue) To return to thumbnail ●...
Page 109: Sorting Photos
Sorting photos ■ To sort by folder, recorded date or recorded month 1. Display the view selection in the thumbnail view with (green). 2. Select Folder view Sort by Date Sort by Month and press to set. Folder view: Displays the thumbnail grouped by folder. Files which are in the root folder are collected to the folder named ●...
Page 110: Using Slideshow
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. 2. Start Slideshow with (red) and OK. To display / hide the operation guide ●...
Page 111 Frame (Off Multi Collage Drift (+ calendar) Drift Gallery (+ calendar) Gallery Cinema) Selects the frame type of the slideshow. Multi: 9 photos are displayed orderly at once. Collage: Each photo is displayed at a random position and random scale. Drift (+ calendar) / Drift: Photos are displayed with flow images.
Page 112 This function is available when Frame is set to Off. ● Auto Makeup / Off) Automatically detects the face in the photo and improves luminance and contrast. Screen Mode (Normal / Zoom) Selects enlarged or normal viewing. Not valid in the following conditions: ●...
Page 113 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 are played back. Auto: Music files stored in the current device are played back. If there is no available music data, no sound is played back.
Page 114: Video Mode
Video mode Selecting file 1. Select the title in the thumbnail view. : 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 115: Watching Video
Watching video ■ Playback from the selected scene in the title Playback of the selected scene starts and continues until the end of the title. 1. Select the title and press to access. 2. Select the scene. 3. Start playback with (red).
Page 116 To change aspect ● 1) Display Aspect Selection with ASPECT. 2) Select the mode and press to set. Aspect1: Displays the content enlarged without distortion. 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.) –...
Page 117: Video Setup
Video Setup Set up the settings for Video mode. 1. Display the option menu with OPTION. 2. Select Video Setup with OK. 3. Select one of the following items and press to access. Video Preview Audio Selection Dual Mono Audio Subtitle Settings Repeat Menu items and selectable options vary depending on the content.
Page 118 Subtitle Settings Sets the subtitle setting. This function is available during playback. ● Subtitle: Display / hide subtitles (if available). Subtitle Text: Selects the font type to display subtitles correctly (if available). Subtitle Text Size: Selects the font size of subtitles. Subtitle Text Colour: Selects the colour of subtitles.
Page 119: Audio Output Settings
Audio output settings You can enjoy the multi-channel sound via an amplifier connected to DIGITAL AUDIO OUT or HDMI2 (ARC function) terminal. To confirm or change the current sound status ● Media Player > Video mode > Video Setup 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2.
Page 120: Selecting Content
Recorded TV mode Selecting content For exclusive USB HDD ● To play back content in the USB HDD, ensure the connection and settings ● are completed. Recording > USB HDD setup 1. Content list of the selected device is displayed in Recorded TV mode. Remaining capacity of the selected device is displayed on the top right.
Page 121: Watching Recorded Tv
Watching recorded TV ■ Playback To operate playback ● Manual skip – Press to skip forward approx. 30 seconds. – Press and hold to skip backward approx. 15 seconds. : Rewind : Fast forward : Stop : Pause (displays the time seek bar) / Playback To jump to the specified time point ●...
Page 122 To confirm or change the current status (if available) ● Watching > Basic > Option Menu To return to list ● RETURN = Note = The recorded content may not be played back properly depending on the ● progress of recording. - 122 -...
Page 123: Grouping Content
Grouping content 1. Select the content to edit and press (blue) to tick in the content list. 2. Display the option menu with OPTION. 3. Select Create Group Release Group Exclude from Group Change Protect Status and press to set. Create Group: Create a group of content.
Page 124: Deleting Content
Deleting content 1. Select the content to edit and press (blue) to tick in the content list. 2. Delete the content with (red). 3. When a confirmation screen is displayed, select and press to set. - 124 -...
Page 125: Changing Device
Changing 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 option menu with OPTION. 2. Select Drive Select and press to access. 3. Select the device and press to access.
Page 126: Chapter List
Chapter List You can start playback from the chapter list you select. 1. Display the chapter list with (yellow). 2. Select the chapter and press to start playback. = Note = The chapter list is not displayed while the selected content is being ●...
Page 127: Audio Output Settings
Audio output settings You can enjoy the multi-channel sound via an amplifier connected to DIGITAL AUDIO OUT or HDMI2 (ARC function) terminal. To confirm or change the current sound status ● Media Player > Video mode > Video Setup 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2.
Page 128: Selecting File
Music mode Selecting file 1. Select the folder in the thumbnail view. 2. Start playback with (red). For details of supported file formats ● Media Player > Technical information > Music format ■ Thumbnail view To display / hide information of the highlighted content ●...
Page 129: Playing Music
Playing music ■ Playback of the selected file in the folder 1. Select the folder and press to access. 2. Select the file. 3. Start playback with (red). ■ Playback To operate playback ● : Rewind : Fast forward : Stop : Pause (displays the time seek bar) / Playback To jump to the specified time point ●...
Page 130: Music Setup
Music Setup Set up the setting for Music mode. This function is available in the thumbnail view. ● 1. Display the option menu with OPTION. 2. Select Music Setup > Repeat with OK. 3. Select Folder and press to set. Folder: Playback repeat within the selected folder One:...
Page 131: Usb Sharing
USB Sharing USB Sharing You can copy the content from one device to another using the USB ports. To enable this function, connect the source drive and destination drive to ● the TV. Media Player > Using Media Player > Information Source drive: USB device which contains the data to be copied.
Page 132 In consideration of possible loss of the data included in your USB devices ● for any reasons, Panasonic recommends to store or back up the data included in the USB devices to the other places (storage medium) before inserting the same in the USB port, and please do not turn the TV off during data communication / transfer.
Page 133: Device Handling Caution
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. - 133 -...
Page 134: Usb Devices
You cannot connect any devices using a USB card reader. ● Additional information about the devices may be found on the following ● website. http://panasonic.net/viera/support (English only) ■ USB Flash Memory USB Flash Memory format: FAT16, FAT32 or exFAT USB HDDs formatted on a PC are not guaranteed to work in Media Player.
Page 135: Photo Format
Photo format ■ Supported Photo formats ● JPEG (.jpg, .jpeg) Sub-sampling: 4:4:4, 4:2:2, 4:2:0 Image resolution (pixel): 8 × 8 to 30 719 × 17 279 DCF and EXIF standards ● Progressive JPEG is not supported. ● = Note = Some files may not be played back even if they fulfil these conditions.
Page 136: Video Format
MP4 (.f4v, .m4v, .mp4) Video codec: H.264, MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG4 Audio codec: AAC, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, HE-AAC, MP3 This TV supports this container recorded with Panasonic products. For ● details, read the manual of the products. ● MKV (.mkv) Video codec: H.264, MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG4...
Page 137 ● FLV (.flv) Video codec: H.264 Audio codec: AAC, MP3 ● 3GPP (.3gp, .3g2) Video codec: H.264, MPEG4 Audio codec: AAC, HE-AAC ● PS (.mod, .mpg, .mpeg, .vob, .vro) Video codec: H.264, MPEG1, MPEG2, VC-1 Audio codec: AAC, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, HE-AAC, LPCM, MP3 ●...
Page 138 ■ 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 139: Music Format
Music format ■ Supported Music formats ● MP3 (.mp3) ● AAC / Apple Lossless (.m4a) Copy-protected files cannot be played back. ● ● FLAC (.flac) ● WMA / WMA Pro (.wma) Copy-protected files cannot be played back. ● ● LPCM (.wav) = Note = Some files may not be played back even if they fulfil these conditions.
Page 140: Information
Network Internet content Information You can access some specific websites supported by Panasonic, and enjoy internet content such as videos, games, communication tools, etc. from APPS List. (Example) A broadband network environment is required to be able to use this ●...
Page 141: Selecting Internet Content
Selecting internet content 1. Display APPS List with APPS. For details of APPS List ● my Home Screen > APPS List Depending on the usage conditions, it may take a while to read all the ● data. 2. Select the desired item and press to access.
Page 142: Note
● providers and such service may be discontinued either temporarily or permanently without notice. Therefore, Panasonic will make no warranty for the content or the continuity of the services. Content may not be available depending on the country you select.
Page 143: In-House Streaming
DLNA In-House streaming This TV is a DLNA Certified™ product. DLNA (Digital Living Network Alliance) is a standard that makes DLNA ® Certified digital electronics easier and more convenient to use on a home network. To learn more, visit www.dlna.org. To enable this function, connect this TV to your home network.
Page 144 ● To use a PC as a media server Prepare the PC with Windows 7 / Windows 8 or ensure the server software is installed on the PC. “Windows 7 / Windows 8” and “Twonky 7 (installed on the PC with Windows XP or Mac)” are the server software that has been tested for compatibility with this TV (as of January, 2015).
Page 145 And you need to install the application for controlling VIERA on your smartphone. For information about the application: http://panasonic.net/viera/support (English only) For the operations, refer to the support information of the application. “Windows 7 / Windows 8” are the OS that have been tested for ●...
Page 146 To use this function with your smartphone, you need to install the ● application for controlling VIERA in your smartphone. For information about the application: http://panasonic.net/viera/support (English only) For the operations, refer to the support information of the application. To use this function with another DLNA Certified VIERA, set Network Link ●...
Page 147: Using Dlna
Using DLNA To use DLNA features, ensure the preparations of the media server, network ® connections and network settings are completed. Network > DLNA > In-House streaming Network > Network connections Network > Network settings 1. Display APPS List with APPS. 2.
Page 148: Internet Connection
Network connections Internet connection A broadband network environment is required to be able to use internet services. If you do not have any broadband network services, please consult your ● retailer for assistance. Dial-up internet connections cannot be used. ● Required speed (effective): at least 1.5 Mbps for SD (Standard Definition) ●...
Page 149: Dlna Connection
DLNA connection To use DLNA features, you need a home network environment and you can operate the features without a broadband network environment. A broadband network environment is required to be able to use internet ● services. Network > Network connections > Internet connection ■...
Page 150 ■ Wired connection (For DLNA and internet service) ETHERNET terminal LAN cable (Shielded) Use Shielded Twist Pair (STP) LAN cable. ● Hub / Router Internet environment DLNA Certified media server (PC, etc.) ■ Wireless connection (For DLNA) To use the TV as a wireless access point ●...
Page 151: 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 152: Network Connection
Network settings Network Connection Ensure the connections are completed before starting network setup. Network > Network connections ■ Quick setup - Wireless 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Network > Network Connection and press to access. Confirm the encryption key, settings and position of your access point ●...
Page 153 ■ Quick setup - Wired 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Network > Network Connection and press to access. 3. Select Quick setup and press to access. 4. Automatically setup is done and Network Status is displayed. Network > Network settings > Network Status 5.
Page 154: Custom - Wireless
Custom - Wireless Ensure the connections are completed before starting network setup. Network > Network connections 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Network > Network Connection > Custom > Wireless and press to access. Confirm the encryption key, settings and position of your access point ●...
Page 155 4. Enter the encryption key of the access point and press to set. You can set characters using Numeric buttons. ● Press RETURN to store. ● IP/DNS Settings is displayed. Acquire IP Address Acquire DNS Address Auto is recommended. ● Available settings are displayed automatically.
Page 156 6. Select Network Status and press to access. Network > Network settings > Network Status 7. Select Exit and press to set. - 156 -...
Page 157: Custom - Wired
Custom - Wired Ensure the connections are completed before starting network setup. Network > Network connections 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Network > Network Connection > Custom > Wired and press access. IP/DNS Settings is displayed. Acquire IP Address Acquire DNS Address Auto is recommended.
Page 158 4. Select Network Status and press to access. Network > Network settings > Network Status 5. Select Exit and press to set. = Note = To deactivate wireless, set Easy Mirroring and confirm the network ● connection type is set to Wired. - 158 -...
Page 159: 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 160: 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 and press to access. 3. Automatically testing is done and Network Status is displayed. Again: Performs automatic testing of the network connection for the TV and displays the current status again.
Page 161: My Home Cloud Settings
my Home Cloud Settings Sets for an account to enjoy the cloud services. 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Network > my Home Cloud Settings and press to access. 3. Select one of the following items and press to access.
Page 162: Viera Name
VIERA Name Sets your favourite name for this TV. 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Network > VIERA Name and press to access. 3. Enter characters and press to set. This name is used as the name of this TV on the screen of the other ●...
Page 163: Tv Remote App Settings
TV Remote App Settings Sets to control the TV with the equipment (smartphone, etc.) connected to your network. 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Network > TV Remote App Settings and press to access. 3. Select one of the following items and press to access.
Page 164 For the operations, refer to the support information of the application. Depending on the network condition, this function may not be available. ● Depending on the area, this function may not be available. For details, ● consult your local Panasonic dealer. - 164 -...
Page 165: Network Link Settings
To use this function with your smartphone, you need to install the ● application for controlling VIERA on your smartphone. For information about the application: http://panasonic.net/viera/support (English only) For the operations, refer to the support information of the application. Changing the default configuration may result in higher energy ●...
Page 166 = Note = Depending on the area, this function may not be available. For details, ● consult your local Panasonic dealer. - 166 -...
Page 167: Tv Anytime Settings
TV Anytime Settings Enables watching TV and set timer programming events of this TV on the network equipment (smartphone, etc.) from outside the home network. - 167 -...
Page 168: File Sharing Settings
File Sharing Settings Network Device List Lists the accessible network devices to play back the content in Media Player. Media Player > Using Media Player > Network device - 168 -...
Page 169: Mirroring Settings
Mirroring Settings Settings for the mirroring function Functions > Mirroring > Mirroring Settings - 169 -...
Page 170: 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 and press to access. 3. Follow the on-screen instructions. - 170 -...
Page 171: 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 and press to access. 3. Select and press to set.
Page 172: Selecting File
Photos Selecting file Ensure the preparations of the media server, network connections and network settings are completed. Network > DLNA > In-House streaming Network > Network connections Network > Network settings 1. Display APPS List with APPS. 2. Select Media Server and press to access.
Page 173: Viewing Photo
Viewing photo ■ Playback To operate Single view ● : To the previous photo : To the next photo : Stop (return to list) : Slideshow To display / hide the operation guide ● INFO To rotate 90° ● (blue) To return to list ●...
Page 174: Using Slideshow
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. 2. Start Slideshow with (red) and OK. To display / hide the operation guide ● INFO To pause (return to Single view) ●...
Page 175 Auto Makeup / Off) Automatically detects the face in the photo and improves luminance and contrast. Interval (Long Normal / Short) Selects slideshow interval. Not valid when Transition Effect is set to Motion ● Repeat / Off) Slideshow repeat Back Ground Music (Off Type1 Type2...
Page 176: Selecting File
Videos Selecting file Ensure the preparations of the media server, network connections and network settings are completed. Network > DLNA > In-House streaming Network > Network connections Network > Network settings 1. Display APPS List with APPS. 2. Select Media Server and press to access.
Page 177: Watching Video
Watching video ■ Playback If you have stopped the last playback halfway, a confirmation screen is displayed to select whether to start from where you stopped last time or from the beginning. To operate playback ● Manual skip (if available) –...
Page 178 To change aspect ● 1) Display Aspect Selection with ASPECT. 2) Select the mode and press to set. Aspect1: Displays the content enlarged without distortion. 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.) –...
Page 179: 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 and press to access. 3. Select one of the following items and press to access. Video Preview Audio Selection Dual Audio Dual Mono Audio...
Page 180 Subtitle Settings Sets the subtitle setting. This function is available during playback. ● Subtitle: Display / hide subtitles (if available). Subtitle Text: Selects the font type to display subtitles correctly (if available). Subtitle Text Size: Selects the font size of subtitles. Subtitle Text Colour: Selects the colour of subtitles.
Page 181: 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 ● Network > Videos > Video Setup 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2.
Page 182: Selecting File
Music Selecting file Ensure the preparations of the media server, network connections and network settings are completed. Network > DLNA > In-House streaming Network > Network connections Network > Network settings 1. Display APPS List with APPS. 2. Select Media Server and press to access.
Page 183: Playing Music
Playing music ■ Playback To operate playback ● : Rewind : Fast forward : Stop : Pause (displays the time seek bar) / Playback To jump to the specified time point ● 1) Display the time seek bar with OK. 2) While the time seek bar is displayed Press Search approx.
Page 184: Music Setup
Music Setup Set up the settings for music file operations on this TV. 1. Display the option menu with OPTION. 2. Select Music Setup > Repeat with OK. 3. Select Folder and press to set. Folder: Playback repeat within the selected folder One: Playback repeat of the selected one file - 184 -...
Page 185: Controlling Diga Recorder
DIGA Recorder Controlling DIGA Recorder Ensure the preparations of the media server, network connections and network settings are completed. Network > DLNA > In-House streaming Network > Network connections Network > Network settings 1. Display APPS List with APPS. 2. Select Media Server and press to access.
Page 186: Photo Format
Technical information Photo format ■ Supported Photo formats ● JPEG (.jpg, .jpeg) Sub-sampling: 4:4:4, 4:2:2, 4:2:0 Image resolution (pixel): 8 × 8 to 30 719 × 17 279 DCF and EXIF standards ● Progressive JPEG is not supported. ● = Note = Some files may not be played back even if they fulfil these conditions.
Page 187: Video Format
MP4 (.f4v, .m4v, .mp4) Video codec: H.264, MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG4 Audio codec: AAC, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, HE-AAC, MP3 This TV supports this container recorded with Panasonic products. For ● details, read the manual of the products. ● MKV (.mkv) Video codec: H.264, MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG4...
Page 188 ● FLV (.flv) Video codec: H.264 Audio codec: AAC, MP3 ● 3GPP (.3gp, .3g2) Video codec: H.264, MPEG4 Audio codec: AAC, HE-AAC ● PS (.mod, .mpg, .mpeg, .vob, .vro) Video codec: MPEG1, MPEG2 Audio codec: Dolby Digital, LPCM ● TS (.mts, .m2ts, .tp, .trp, .ts, .tts) Video codec: H.264, MPEG1, MPEG2 Audio codec:...
Page 189 ■ 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 190: Music Format
Music format ■ Supported Music formats ● MP3 (.mp3) ● AAC / Apple Lossless (.m4a) Copy-protected files cannot be played back. ● ● FLAC (.flac) ● WMA / WMA Pro (.wma) Copy-protected files cannot be played back. ● ● LPCM (.wav) = Note = Some files may not be played back even if they fulfil these conditions.
Page 191: Using Voice Control
To use this function, you need to install the application for controlling ● VIERA on your smartphone. For information about the application: http://panasonic.net/viera/support (English only) For the operations, refer to the support information of the application. = Note = Voice Control function may not work properly depending on the ●...
Page 192 = Note = A broadband network environment is required to be able to use this ● function fully, because this function accesses the speech recognition server with the internet connection. Even if you have the internet environment, this function may not be available depending on the proxy setting.
Page 193 3. Connect the device (smartphone, etc.) to the home network and access to the TV. You need to install the application for controlling VIERA on your ● smartphone. For information about the application: http://panasonic.net/viera/support (English only) For the operations, refer to the support information of the application. - 193 -...
Page 194 This function is not available when the TV is turned off with Mains Power ● On / Off switch. Depending on the network condition and broadcasts, this function may not ● be available. Additional information about the services may be found on the following ● website. http://panasonic.net/viera/support (English only) - 194 -...
Page 195: Tv Anytime Settings
TV Anytime Settings 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Network > TV Anytime Settings > TV Anytime and press access. 3. Select and press to set. Changing the default configuration may result in higher energy ● consumption of the product. LED turns to orange in Standby mode when TV Anytime is set to On.
Page 196 Mirroring How to use You can watch display images of other devices (smartphone, etc.) on the TV screen using a mirroring function. Smartphone, etc. 1. Display APPS List with APPS. 2. Select Mirroring and press OK. 3. Follow the on-screen message. Pairing information of the device (smartphone, etc.) is registered once you ●...
Page 197: Mirroring Settings
Mirroring Settings You can set items for the mirroring function. 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Network > Mirroring Settings and press OK. 3. Select one of the following items and press to access. Easy Mirroring Powered On by Easy Mirroring Delete All Pairings 4.
Page 198: Information
Multi Window Information Displays two windows at once for viewing the TV programmes or external input (AV / COMPONENT / HDMI) as shown below (example). (green) Pre-view Dual view Pre-view Pre-view To swap windows ● – Not valid while recording is in progress To exit multi window ●...
Page 199 How to use You can select a channel while watching another programme or external input. 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Picture > Screen Settings > Multi Window and press to access. ■ Pre-view (Example) Main screen TV mode / Input mode / Channel position and name (for main screen) TV mode / Input mode (for sub screen) –...
Page 200 ■ Dual view (Example) Main screen TV mode / Input mode / Channel position and name Sub screen Press to select the screen to operate. ● – displays on the screen. To select the sound ● 1) Display the option menu with OPTION. 2) Select Sound Output and press...
Page 201: Note
Note Not valid in Analogue TV ● Data services are not available in multi window. ● You cannot change the aspect ratio in multi window. ● External input mode can only be displayed either on the main screen or ● sub screen.
Page 202: Summary Of Viera Link
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.
Page 203 ● 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 204 ■ 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 205 ■ 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 206 ■ VIERA Link Control of compatible equipment The following is the maximum number of compatible equipment that can be controlled by VIERA Link Control. This includes connections to equipment already connected to the TV. For example, DIGA Recorder connected to Amplifier which is connected to the TV via an HDMI cable.
Page 207: Preparations
Preparations Connect the equipment supporting VIERA Link. ● For details of VIERA Link connections ● Functions > VIERA Link “HDAVI Control™” > Summary of VIERA Link Use a fully wired HDMI compliant cable. ● Set up the connected equipment. Read the manual of the equipment. ●...
Page 208: Easy Playback
Easy playback Automatic input switching - When the connected equipment is operated, the input mode is switched automatically. - 208 -...
Page 209: Power On Link
Power on Link Power on Link VIERA Link Settings to use this function. When the connected equipment is operated, the TV is automatically turned on. (Only when the TV is in Standby mode.) - 209 -...
Page 210: Power Off Link
Power off Link Power off Link VIERA Link Settings to use this function. When the TV is set to Standby mode, the connected equipment is also automatically set to Standby. This function will work even if the TV enters Standby mode automatically ●...
Page 211: Standby Power Save
Standby Power Save Standby Power Save VIERA Link Settings to use this function. The power consumption of the connected equipment in Standby mode is controlled higher or lower in synchronisation with the TV on / off state to reduce the consumption. When the TV is set to Standby mode, the connected equipment is automatically set to Standby and the power consumption of the connected equipment is automatically minimised.
Page 212: Intelligent Auto Standby
Intelligent Auto Standby Intelligent Auto Standby VIERA Link Settings to use this function. When the TV is on, non-used connected equipment goes into Standby mode automatically to reduce the power consumption. For example, when the input mode is switched from HDMI or when Speaker Selection is changed to (except for watching a disc).
Page 213: Viera Link Control
VIERA Link Control You can control some functions of the connected equipment with this TV’s remote control by pointing at the TV’s signal receiver. 1. Display APPS List with APPS. 2. Select VIERA Link and press to access. 3. Select VIERA Link Control and press to access.
Page 214 = Note = If you cannot operate the equipment, check the settings and the ● equipment. Functions > VIERA Link “HDAVI Control™” > Summary of VIERA Link Some operations may not be available depending on the equipment. In ● this case, use the remote control of the connected equipment. For details of the operations for the connected equipment, read the ●...
Page 215: 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 and press to access. 3. Select Speaker Selection and press to access.
Page 216: Note
Note These functions may not work properly depending on the connected ● equipment. Image or sound may not be delivered for the first few seconds when the ● input mode is switched. “HDAVI Control 5” is the newest standard for HDAVI Control compatible ●...
Page 217: Using Child Lock
Child Lock Using Child Lock You can lock specific channels / AV input terminals to restrict access to them. When the locked channel / input is selected, a message appears. Enter the PIN number to watch. 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2.
Page 218: Pin Number
PIN number You can change the PIN number. 1. Select Change PIN and press to access. 2. Enter a new PIN number twice with Numeric buttons. = Note = Setting Shipping Condition erases the PIN number and all settings. ● If you have forgotten your changed PIN, input “6969”...
Page 219: Parental Rating
Parental Rating To watch the digital TV programme that has rating information on the selected age, enter the PIN number (depending on the broadcaster). 1. Select Parental Rating and press to access. 2. Select an age for the restriction of programmes and press to set.
Page 220: Using Data Service Application
Data Service Application Using Data Service Application You can enjoy Hybrid Broadcast Broadband TV application that is one of the interactive data services for digital broadcasting. 1. Select Digital TV with TV. 2. Display the menu with MENU. 3. Select Setup >...
Page 221: Cookie
Cookie 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Setup > Data Service Application > Store Cookie Delete Cookie and press to access. Store Cookie / Off) Enables storing the technical information that a data service application leaves into the TV in order to recognise to use it again. Delete Cookie Deletes all of technical information left by a data service application.
Page 222: Note
Note A broadband network environment is required to be able to use Hybrid ● Broadcast Broadband TV application fully. Ensure the network connections and network settings are completed. Network > Network connections Network > Network settings Not all the data services are available depending on the area and ●...
Page 223 Shipping Condition Shipping Condition Resets the TV to its original condition (i.e. no channels tuned in). All settings other than USB Device Setup are reset (channels, picture, sound settings, etc.). 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Setup > System Menu >...
Page 224: Information
Updating the TV Software Information A new version of software may be released for download to enhance the performance or operations of the TV. If there is an update available and the channel has the update information, a notification message is displayed. To download ●...
Page 225: Auto Update
Auto update You can update new software automatically. 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Setup > System Menu > System Update > Auto Update Search in Standby and press to access. 3. Select Immediately 1 hour after and press to set.
Page 226: Manual Update
Manual update You can update new software manually. 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Setup > System Menu > System Update > System Update Search and press to access. 3. Searches for an update (for several minutes) and displays a corresponding message if any.
Page 227: Using Numeric Buttons
Setting characters Using Numeric buttons You can enter characters for free input items using Numeric buttons. Press Numeric buttons repeatedly until you reach the desired character. : . @ / 1 ! : # + - * _ ( ) “ ‘ % & ? , ; = $ [ ] ~ < > { } | ` ^ \ : a b c 2 A B C : d e f 3 D E F : g h i 4 G H I...
Page 228 Keyboard Keyboard Keyboards requiring the drivers are not supported. ● Characters may not be displayed correctly on the TV screen depending on ● the connected keyboard. Some of the keys of keyboards may correspond to the operation of the ● remote control.
Page 229: Picture
Settings Setting menu How to use Various menus allow you to make settings for the picture, sound, and other functions. 1. Display the menu with MENU. Displayed items vary depending on the input signal. ● 2. Select the menu and press to access.
Page 230 To exit the menu screen ● EXIT To return to the previous screen ● RETURN To change the colour type of on-screen displays, set Colour. ● my Home Screen > my Home Screen > OSD Colour = Note = Menu items and selectable options vary depending on the mode (TV ●...
Page 231: Viewing Mode
Picture Viewing Mode Selects your favourite picture mode for each input. (Dynamic Normal Cinema True Cinema / Custom) Watching > For best picture > Viewing Mode - 231 -...
Page 232: Basic Settings
Basic settings Backlight, Contrast, Brightness, Colour, Tint, Sharpness Adjusts the levels of these options according to your personal preference. Watching > For best picture > Basic settings Colour Temperature Sets the overall colour tone of the picture (bluer - redder). Watching >...
Page 233: Ambient Sensor
Ambient Sensor Automatic Brightness Control function Adjusts picture settings automatically depending on ambient lighting condition. / Off) Watching > For best picture > Ambient Sensor - 233 -...
Page 234: Noise Reduction Settings
Noise reduction settings Noise Reduction (Auto / Off) Reduces unwanted picture noise. Watching > For best picture > Noise reduction settings MPEG Remaster (Auto / Off) Reduces flicker noise in contoured parts of a picture and block noise. Watching > For best picture > Noise reduction settings - 234 -...
Page 235: Advanced Settings
Advanced Settings You can adjust and set up the detailed picture settings. Watching > For best picture > Advanced Settings This function is available when Viewing Mode is set to Cinema, True Cinema or Custom. - 235 -...
Page 236: Option Settings
Option Settings Game Mode / Off) Provides suitable images for fast response signals when playing games. Watching > For best picture > Option Settings Not valid in TV mode ● Film Cadence Mode / Off) Improves vertical resolution for movie images. Watching >...
Page 237 3D-COMB / Off) Makes still or slow moving pictures more vivid. Watching > For best picture > Option Settings For PAL / NTSC signal reception in TV mode or from composite ● connection - 237 -...
Page 238: Screen Settings
Screen Settings 16:9 Overscan / Off) Selects the screen area displaying the image for 16:9 aspect. Watching > For best picture > Screen Settings Not valid for photo content ● H-Size Switches the horizontal display range to reduce noise on the side edge of the image.
Page 239: Copy Adjustment
Copy Adjustment Copies the picture settings of True Cinema Custom to those of the other input mode or Viewing Mode. Watching > For best picture > Copy Adjustment - 239 -...
Page 240: Reset Picture Defaults
Reset Picture Defaults Resets the current Picture Viewing Mode to the default settings. - 240 -...
Page 241 Sound Mode Selects your favourite sound mode for each input. (Standard Music Ambience / User) Watching > For best audio > Sound mode - 241 -...
Page 242: Basic Settings
Basic settings Bass Adjusts level to enhance or minimise lower, deeper sound output. Watching > For best audio > Basic settings Treble Adjusts level to enhance or minimise sharper, higher sound output. Watching > For best audio > Basic settings Equaliser Adjusts the frequency level to suit your favourite sound quality.
Page 243: Volume Settings
Volume settings TV Speaker / Off) Set to when using the external speakers. Watching > For best audio > Volume settings Auto Gain Control / Off) Automatically regulates large sound level differences between channels and inputs. Watching > For best audio > Volume settings Volume Correction Adjusts the volume of each individual channel or input mode.
Page 244: Voice Guidance Settings
Voice Guidance Settings Voice Guidance / Off) Set to to enable voice guidance of the basic features (on-screen messages, etc.) for visually impaired users. Watching > For best audio > Voice Guidance Settings Speed (Fast Normal / Slow) Selects the readout speed for the voice guidance. Watching >...
Page 245: Audio Description
Audio Description Audio Description (Auto / Off) Narration settings for visually impaired users Watching > For best audio > Audio Description Not valid in Analogue TV ● Not valid on the sub screen in multi window mode ● Volume Adjusts the volume for Audio Description. Watching >...
Page 246: Advanced Settings
Advanced settings Selects multiplex sound mode (if available). Watching > For best audio > Advanced settings For Analogue TV ● Digital Audio Preference (Dolby D / MPEG) Selects the initial setting for audio tracks. Watching > For best audio > Advanced settings Not valid in Analogue TV ●...
Page 247: Reset Sound Defaults
Reset Sound Defaults Resets the current Sound Mode to the default settings. - 247 -...
Page 248: Network Connection
Network Network Connection Sets the network setting to use this TV in your network environment. Network > Network settings > Network Connection - 248 -...
Page 249: Network Status
Network Status Displays and checks the network status (MAC Address, current network settings, etc.). Network > Network settings > Network Status - 249 -...
Page 250: My Home Cloud Settings
my Home Cloud Settings Sets for an account to enjoy the cloud services. Network > Network settings > my Home Cloud Settings - 250 -...
Page 251: Viera Name
VIERA Name Sets your favourite name for this TV. Network > Network settings > VIERA Name - 251 -...
Page 252: Tv Remote App Settings
TV Remote App Settings Sets to control the TV from network equipment (smartphone, etc.). Network > Network settings > TV Remote App Settings - 252 -...
Page 253: Network Link Settings
Network Link Settings Sets to control the TV with devices connected to the network. Network > Network settings > Network Link Settings - 253 -...
Page 254: Tv Anytime Settings
TV Anytime Settings Enables watching TV and set timer programming events of this TV on the network equipment (smartphone, etc.) from outside the home network. Functions > TV Anytime > How to use - 254 -...
Page 255: File Sharing Settings
File Sharing Settings Network Device List Lists the accessible network devices to play back the content in Media Player. Media Player > Using Media Player > Network device - 255 -...
Page 256: Mirroring Settings
Mirroring Settings Settings for the mirroring function Functions > Mirroring > Mirroring Settings - 256 -...
Page 257: Other Settings
Other settings Software Update Checks for available software updates from the Panasonic website. Network > Network settings > Software Update New Software Message / Off) Selects whether to give a notification message when new software is found via network or not.
Page 258: Off Timer
Timer Off Timer Sets the duration of time until the TV automatically goes into Standby mode. (minutes)) Watching > Basic > Off Timer - 258 -...
Page 259 Timer Programming Sets a timer to record or remind forthcoming programmes. Recording > Timer Programming > Setting Timer Programming Not valid in Analogue TV ● - 259 -...
Page 260: Clock Settings
Clock Settings Mode (Auto / Manual) Selects the clock setting mode for this TV. Watching > Basic > Adjusting time Date Sets the current date manually. Watching > Basic > Adjusting time Time Sets the current time manually. Watching > Basic > Adjusting time Daylight Saving Time Selects time offset from the standard time for Summer Time.
Page 261: Auto Standby
Auto Standby Automatically turns the TV to Standby mode for energy saving when no operation is performed for 4 hours. / Off) Watching > Basic > Energy saving functions - 261 -...
Page 262: No Signal Power Off
No signal Power off Automatically turns the TV to Standby mode to prevent unnecessary power consumption when no signal is received and no operation is performed for 10 minutes. / Off) Watching > Basic > Energy saving functions - 262 -...
Page 263: Eco Navigation
Setup Eco Navigation Automatically sets the TV to the most suitable energy-saving mode. Watching > Basic > Energy saving functions - 263 -...
Page 264: Voice Control Settings
Voice Control Settings Settings for Voice Control function Functions > Voice Control > Using Voice Control - 264 -...
Page 265: Usb Device Setup
USB Device Setup Formats the USB HDD or safely removes USB device. Recording > USB HDD setup > Setting for USB HDD - 265 -...
Page 266: Recording Setup
Recording Setup Settings for the recording feature of the USB HDD Recording > Recording current programme > One Touch Recording Recording > Recording current programme > REW LIVE TV - 266 -...
Page 267: Child Lock
Child Lock Applies access control for channels or inputs to prevent unwanted access. Functions > Child Lock > Using Child Lock - 267 -...
Page 268: Tuning Menu
Tuning Menu Favourites Edit Creates a list of favourite channels. Watching > Tuning and editing channels > Favourites Edit Not valid in Analogue TV ● Channel List Skips unwanted channels or edits channels. Watching > Tuning and editing channels > Channel List Auto Tuning Automatically searches for receivable channels.
Page 269 Add TV Signal Adds the TV mode. Watching > Tuning and editing channels > Add TV Signal = Note = The settings in Tuning Menu are applicable only for the selected TV mode. The menu name varies depending on the TV mode. (Digital TV Tuning Menu Analogue TV Tuning Menu)
Page 270: Language
Language OSD Language Changes language for on-screen displays. Watching > Basic > Language - 270 -...
Page 271: Display Settings
Display Settings OSD Colour (Jet black Pale grey Organic brown Sand beige) Selects the preferred colour type of on-screen displays. my Home Screen > my Home Screen > OSD Colour Teletext This item is not used for this model. Input Labels Accesses the input labels list to select the label of each input mode or set to skip unconnected one for easier identification and selection in Input Selection...
Page 272: Viera Link Settings
VIERA Link Settings VIERA Link / Off) Sets to use VIERA Link functions. Functions > VIERA Link “HDAVI Control™” > Preparations Power on Link / Off) Sets to use Power on Link functions. Functions > VIERA Link “HDAVI Control™” > Power on Link Power off Link / Off) Sets to use Power off Link functions.
Page 273 Data Service Application Service (Auto Start On Auto Start Off / Off) Sets to use Hybrid Broadcast Broadband TV application. Not all the data services are available depending on the area and ● broadcaster. Functions > Data Service Application > Using Data Service Application Not valid in Analogue TV ●...
Page 274: System Menu
System Menu Shipping Condition Resets all settings to the original condition. Functions > Shipping Condition > Shipping Condition System Update Downloads new software to this TV. Functions > Updating the TV Software > Auto update Licence Menu Displays the software licence information. - 274 -...
Page 275: Other Settings
Other Settings Power Save / Off) Reduces brightness of the picture to economise on power consumption. - 275 -...
Page 276: Using Help Menu
Support Help menu Using Help menu 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Help and press to access. 3. Select TV Self Test System Information Device Information and press to access. TV Self Test Makes a diagnosis of picture or sound problems. Follow the on-screen instructions.
Page 277: Picture
TV Self Test. Support > Help menu > Using Help menu If the problem still persists, please contact your local Panasonic dealer for assistance. Black and white picture Check that the output of the external equipment matches the input of the ●...
Page 278 Each one of these dots is precisely controlled by the electronics of the TV to produce the picture. Whilst Panasonic maintains the highest standards in manufacturing technology and processes in the construction of these panels, there are a number of allowable pixel / subpixel failures that still allow the panel to be defined as a good panel.
Page 279: 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 280 Also makes a diagnosis of sound problem in TV Self Test. Support > Help menu > Using Help menu If the problem still persists, please contact your local Panasonic dealer for assistance. No sound is produced Is “Sound mute” active? Press MUTE to switch sound mute on or off.
Page 281: 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 282: 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 283 Cannot operate internet content Check the connections and settings. ● Network > Network connections > Internet connection Network > Network settings The server or connected line may be busy now. ● - 283 -...
Page 284: 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 285 LED does not turn to red in Standby mode LED turns to orange in Standby mode in the following conditions: ● – Recording is in progress – Timer Programming is set. – DLNA Server is set to On. – Powered On by Apps is set to On.
Page 286: Care And Cleaning
Maintenance Care and Cleaning First, remove the mains plug from the mains socket. ■ Display panel, Cabinet, Pedestal Regular care: Gently wipe the surface of the display panel, cabinet, or pedestal by using a soft cloth to remove dirt or fingerprints. For stubborn dirt: (1) First clean the dust from the surface.
Page 287: Wall-Hanging Bracket
TV wall bracket installation. Incorrect fitting may cause equipment to fall, resulting in injury and product damage. Any such damage will void your warranty. Please contact your local Panasonic dealer to purchase the recommended ● wall-hanging bracket.
Page 288: Licence
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. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
Page 289 Please refer to the detailed terms and conditions thereof shown in the “Software License” 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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