Panasonic TX-24DS500B Ehelp Download

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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

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Check the connections.

Functions > VIERA Link “HDAVI Control™” > Summary of VIERA Link

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Turn the connected equipment on and then switch the TV on.

Functions > VIERA Link “HDAVI Control™”

Parts of the TV become hot

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Parts of the TV may become hot. These temperature rises do not pose

any problems in terms of performance or quality.

Overcurrent error message appears

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The connected USB device may cause this error. Remove the device and

turn the TV off with Mains Power On / Off switch, then turn it on again.

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Check foreign objects are not inside the USB port.

An error message appears

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Follow the message’s instructions.

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If the problem persists, contact your local Panasonic dealer or the

authorised service centre.

When pushed with a finger, the display panel moves slightly and makes a

noise

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There is a little gap around the panel to prevent damage to the panel. This

is not a malfunction.

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Summary of Contents for TX-24DS500B

Page 1: ...eHELP English TX 24DS500B TX 32DS500B TX 40DS500B TX 49DS500B TX 55DS500B TX 40DS400B ...

Page 2: ...on 18 Selecting channel 20 Information banner 22 Option Menu 25 Subtitle 27 Last view 28 Off Timer 29 Energy saving functions 30 Adjusting time 32 Language 33 External equipment External connection 35 Watching external input 38 Operating with TV s remote control 40 HDMI features 42 Valid input signals 44 For best picture Viewing Mode 45 Ambient Sensor 46 Aspect 47 ...

Page 3: ...62 Voice Guidance Settings 63 Audio Description 64 Advanced settings 65 TV Guide Using TV Guide 67 Teletext Digital text service 70 Viewing Teletext 71 Teletext mode 73 Teletext Character Set 74 Tuning and editing channels Setting menu 75 Favourites Edit 76 Channel List 78 Auto Setup 79 Channel Sorting by Region 80 Manual Tuning 81 Update Channel List 82 New Channel Message 83 Signal Condition 84 ...

Page 4: ...ideo mode Selecting file 99 Watching video 100 Video Setup 102 Audio output settings 104 Music mode Selecting file 105 Playing music 106 Music Setup 107 Technical information Device handling caution 108 USB devices 109 Photo format 110 Video format 111 Music format 114 Network Internet content Information 115 Selecting internet content 116 Note 117 DLNA In House streaming 118 ...

Page 5: ... Status 133 my Home Cloud Settings 134 VIERA Name 135 TV Remote App Settings 136 Network Link Settings 137 File Sharing Settings 138 Mirroring Settings 139 Software Update 140 New Software Message 141 Photos Selecting file 142 Viewing photo 143 Using Slideshow 144 Videos Selecting file 146 Watching video 147 Video Setup 149 Audio output settings 151 Music Selecting file 152 Playing music 153 Music...

Page 6: ...mmary of VIERA Link 163 Preparations 168 Easy playback 169 Power on Link 170 Power off Link 171 Standby Power Save 172 Intelligent Auto Standby 173 VIERA Link Control 174 Speaker Selection 176 Note 177 Child Lock Using Child Lock 178 PIN number 179 Parental Rating 180 Common Interface Caution 181 Using Common Interface 182 Shipping Condition Shipping Condition 183 Updating the TV Software Informat...

Page 7: ...bient Sensor 193 Noise reduction settings 194 Advanced Settings 195 Option Settings 196 Screen Settings 197 Copy Adjustment 198 Reset to Defaults 199 Sound Mode 200 Basic settings 201 Volume settings 202 Voice Guidance Settings 203 Audio Description 204 Advanced settings 205 Reset to Defaults 206 Network Network Connection 207 Network Status 208 my Home Cloud Settings 209 VIERA Name 210 ...

Page 8: ...Auto Standby 218 No signal Power off 219 Setup Eco Navigation 220 TV Guide Settings 221 USB Device Setup 222 Child Lock 223 Tuning Menu 224 Language 226 Display Settings 227 VIERA Link Settings 229 System Menu 230 Other Settings 231 Support Help menu Using Help menu 232 FAQs Picture 233 Digital TV 235 Analogue TV 237 Sound 238 HDMI 239 Network 240 Other 242 ...

Page 9: ...trol buttons Menu Letters in cyan indicate on screen display items References in this eHELP The images shown in this eHELP are for illustrative purposes only This eHELP contains the pages for all models and some features are not available on all models Refer to a paper manual actual menu in TV set etc to confirm your model s features ...

Page 10: ...lications and more It provides easy access to special features such as Media Player videos games communication tools etc as shown below example HOME OK OK HOME Home Screen Selected content screen TV application etc Home Screen Selection Your preferred Home Screen can be selected 10 ...

Page 11: ...een with HOME Example The last viewed Home Screen is displayed when the TV is turned on Press again to select or add your preferred Home Screen layout Home Screen my Home Screen Settings 2 Select a feature and press OK to access To watch full screen TV 1 Select the TV viewer Example 2 Press OK to watch Example Also refer to Tutorial from the tool guide 11 ...

Page 12: ...OME Example 2 Select the screen and press OK to set Full Screen TV Displays full screen TV Free Digital TV Screen Displays the TV and Digital TV streaming services if available UK only TV Home Screen To make your TV experience more convenient and comfortable Lifestyle Screen Displays the TV with useful information and services for everyday life Info Screen Enjoy internet content while watching TV ...

Page 13: ...n instructions Note To change the colour type of on screen displays set OSD Colour Home Screen my Home Screen OSD Colour A broadband network environment is required to fully use this function Ensure the network connections and network settings are completed Network Network connections Network Network settings Be sure to update the software when a software update notice is displayed on the TV scree...

Page 14: ...gs OSD Colour and press OK to access 3 Set the item and press OK 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 Screen etc 14 ...

Page 15: ...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 15 ...

Page 16: ...tures and press OK to access Internet content Network Internet content Netflix You can also access the service pressing NETFLIX A broadband network environment is required to fully use this function This service may be stopped or changed without notice Media Player Media Player Using Media Player Selecting device mode Media Server Network DLNA Using DLNA VIERA Link Functions VIERA Link HDAVI Contr...

Page 17: ...omise APPS List screen settings etc 1 Display APPS List with APPS 2 Select the icon for settings on APPS List and press OK to access 3 Follow the on screen instructions Note Setup menu items may be changed without notice 17 ...

Page 18: ...before attaching or disconnecting any cables External equipment and cables shown are not supplied with this TV Aerial Terrestrial terminal RF cable Terrestrial aerial For DVB Analogue DVD Recorder VCR Terrestrial terminal RF cable DVD Recorder VCR Terrestrial aerial AV1 SCART terminal SCART cable 18 ...

Page 19: ...ons Functions VIERA Link HDAVI Control Summary of VIERA Link Please also read the manual of the equipment being connected Keep the TV away from electronic equipment video equipment etc or equipment with an infrared sensor otherwise distortion of image sound may occur or operation of other equipment may be affected Use a fully wired HDMI compliant cable Use a fully wired SCART cable Check the termi...

Page 20: ...e the banner is displayed Watching Basic Information banner To select a channel using TV Guide 1 Display TV Guide with GUIDE 2 Select the current programme and press OK to access The current programme is displayed on the top left of the screen 3 Press OK to exit TV Guide Watching TV Guide Using TV Guide Not valid in Analogue To select the type of channel list Automatically selects all channels or ...

Page 21: ...h pay TV For details of the encrypted channels Functions Common Interface Using Common Interface Consult the operator broadcaster or CI module manufacturer for more information and conditions of the services 21 ...

Page 22: ...Channels All Analogue Channels Favourites 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 Bad signal Poor quality TV signal Dolby D Dolby D HE AAC Dolby Digital Plus Dolby Digital or HE AAC audio track AD Audio Description service available This function can aid visually im...

Page 23: ...onfirm another tuned channel To watch the channel listed in the banner OK Information on the next programme DVB Extra information DVB Press again to hide the banner To hide the banner EXIT To adjust banner timeout set Banner Display Timeout 1 Display the menu with MENU 2 Select Setup Display Settings Banner Display Timeout and press OK to access 3 Set the item and press OK to store To change the c...

Page 24: ...nnel banner 1 Display the menu with MENU 2 Select Setup Display Settings Banner TV Guide Selection and press OK to access 3 Select Freetime Panasonic and press OK to set For DVB UK only AD STTL TEXT Multi Audio indications are displayed as available on particular programmes but may not be available for all individual programmes being broadcast Display the extra information to confirm availability ...

Page 25: ...Audio Type Set to Audio Description if the programme has Audio Description service then you will hear an additional audio track to describe events on screen if available For DVB To adjust the volume for Audio Description Watching For best audio Audio Description Multi Audio Selects between alternative language or Audio Description for sound tracks if available This setting is not memorised and it ...

Page 26: ... in Analogue Teletext Character Set Sets the teletext language font Watching Teletext Teletext Character Set Ireland only Teletext Language Selects between alternative languages for teletext if available For DVB Ireland only NICAM Switches NICAM sound if available Watching For best audio Advanced settings For Analogue Volume Correction Adjusts the volume of each individual channel or input mode 26...

Page 27: ... and enjoyment with digital channel subtitles depending on the broadcaster Ireland only Preferred Subtitles 1 2 in Language are given priority Watching Basic Language Ireland only Analogue Display subtitles with STTL Hide subtitles with EXIT Note If you press STTL in Analogue the TV switches to teletext service and calls up a favourite page Press EXIT to return to TV mode This is the same as switc...

Page 28: ...l 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 channel or input mode 28 ...

Page 29: ... Timer Off Timer and press OK to access 3 Select the time in 15 minute increments and press OK to set 90 75 60 45 30 15 Off minutes To cancel set to Off or turn the TV off The remaining time is displayed on the bottom right of the screen The remaining time will flash on the screen when less than 3 minutes 29 ...

Page 30: ...while No signal Power off is set to On Auto Standby 1 Display the menu with MENU 2 Select Timer Auto Standby and press OK to access 3 Select On Off and press OK to set Auto Standby On Off Automatically turns the TV to Standby mode for energy saving when no operation is performed for 4 hours Automatic input switching with the connected equipment affects this function and time count resets A notific...

Page 31: ...t them to the energy saving settings at once 1 Display the menu with MENU 2 Select Setup Eco Navigation and press OK to access 3 Select Set to Eco and press OK to set Auto Standby and No signal Power off are active when Eco Navigation is set to Set to Eco Radio Mode Sets the timer for turning off the screen automatically when a radio channel is selected 1 Display the menu with MENU 2 Select Setup ...

Page 32: ...usting time Adjusts the time data 1 Display the menu with MENU 2 Select Timer Time Zone and press OK to access 3 Set the item and press OK to store The time data are corrected based on GMT Ireland only 32 ...

Page 33: ...ter UK only Preferred Audio 1 2 Selects the first and second preferred language for digital channel multi audio depending on the broadcaster Ireland only Preferred Subtitles 1 2 Selects the first and second preferred language for digital channel subtitles depending on the broadcaster Ireland only To display subtitles Watching Basic Subtitle Preferred Subtitles Selects the preferred language for di...

Page 34: ...Preferred Teletext Selects the preferred language for digital channel teletext service depending on the broadcaster Ireland only 34 ...

Page 35: ...on Check the terminal type and cable plugs are correct for connection External equipment and cables shown are not supplied with this TV HDMI equipment HDMI terminal HDMI cable Recorder Player Set top box Camcorder Amplifier with speaker system Note Use a fully wired HDMI compliant cable For details of VIERA Link connections Functions VIERA Link HDAVI Control Summary of VIERA Link Use HDMI2 to conn...

Page 36: ...terminals Composite cables Camcorder Game equipment USB devices USB port USB devices Note It is recommended to connect the device to the TV s USB port directly Some USB devices or USB HUB may not be used with this TV You cannot connect any devices by using USB card reader 36 ...

Page 37: ...information about the connections read the manuals of the equipment and amplifier To select the sound output to adjust volume set Speaker Setting Watching For best audio Volume settings Headphones Headphone jack M3 stereo mini plug Headphones To adjust volume set Headphone Volume Watching For best audio Volume settings To select the sound output to adjust volume set Speaker Setting Watching For be...

Page 38: ...o On Functions VIERA Link HDAVI Control Easy playback When input mode is not switched automatically perform as above or check the setup of the equipment You can also select the input pressing AV Press repeatedly until the desired input is selected You can select COMPONENT and VIDEO in AV2 You can label or skip each input mode Skipped inputs will not be displayed when AV is pressed Input Labels The...

Page 39: ...n and selection in the Input Selection banner Watching Basic Information banner 1 Display the menu with MENU 2 Select Setup Display Settings Input Labels and press OK to access 3 Set the item and press OK to set To name each input mode freely select User input and set characters maximum 10 characters To skip the input mode select Skip 39 ...

Page 40: ...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 Search backward DVD video content Fast forward view the picture rapidly forward VCR Skip to the next track title or chapter DVD video content Fast forward view the picture rapidly forward VCR Search forward DVD video content Pause Resume Press and hold to ...

Page 41: ...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 or VIERA Link 3 Press to change Note Confirm if the remote control works correctly after changing the code The codes may be reset to defaults if batteries are replaced Some operations may not be ...

Page 42: ...me equipment can be connected to the HDMI terminal using a fully wired HDMI compliant cable Watching External equipment External connection The HDMI logo is displayed on HDMI compliant equipment Applicable HDMI features Input audio signal 2ch LPCM Input video signal Matches the output setting of the digital equipment Watching External equipment Valid input signals VIERA Link HDAVI Control 5 Functi...

Page 43: ...ler shop Note Audio settings can be made on HDMI Input in the Sound Menu Watching For best audio Advanced settings If the connected equipment has an aspect adjustment function set the aspect ratio to 16 9 These HDMI connectors are type A These HDMI connectors are compatible with HDCP High Bandwidth Digital Content Protection copyright protection Equipment having no digital output terminal may be c...

Page 44: ...NT 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 Applicable input signal Note Signals other than above may not be displayed properly The above signals are reformatted for optimal viewing on your display 44 ...

Page 45: ... for viewing in a normal lighting condition Cinema Improves the performance of contrast black and colour reproduction for watching movies in a darkened room True Cinema Reproduces the original image quality precisely without any revision Custom Adjusts each menu item manually to suit your favourite picture quality The following items can be adjusted and stored for each mode Backlight Contrast Brig...

Page 46: ...h MENU 2 Select Picture Ambient Sensor and press OK to access 3 Select On Off and press OK to set Ambient Sensor On Off Automatic Brightness Control function Adjusts picture settings automatically depending on ambient lighting condition 46 ...

Page 47: ...rphic 14 9 Displays the image at the standard 14 9 without distortion Just Displays a 4 3 image full screen Stretching is only noticeable at right and left edges 4 3 Displays the image at the standard 4 3 without distortion Zoom Displays a 16 9 letterbox or 4 3 image without distortion 4 3 Full Displays a 4 3 image enlarged horizontally to fit the screen For HD High definition signals Sidecut Just...

Page 48: ... image TV external input etc full screen to use this function completely Aspect mode can be memorised separately for SD Standard definition and HD High definition signals Aspect cannot be changed in teletext service 48 ...

Page 49: ... to the appropriate ratio Watching For best picture Aspect Available conditions Terrestrial terminal WSS only Valid input signal format DVB PAL I Invalid input signal format PAL 525 60 6 0 MHz M NTSC 6 0 MHz AV1 SCART terminal AV2 VIDEO terminals Valid input signal format PAL PAL 525 60 M NTSC NTSC Control signal through SCART pin 8 HDMI terminal only AV2 COMPONENT terminals WSS only Valid input s...

Page 50: ...0i 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 Note If the screen size looks unusual when a widescreen recorded programme is played back on a VCR adjust the tracking of the VCR Read the manual of the VCR 50 ...

Page 51: ...Adaptive Backlight Control 4 Set the item and press OK to store Backlight Contrast Brightness Colour Tint Sharpness Adjusts the levels of these options according to your personal preference Colour Temperature Sets the overall colour tone of the picture bluer redder Vivid Colour On Off Automatically adjusts colours to vivid ones Adaptive Backlight Control Automatically controls the level of backlig...

Page 52: ...to access 3 Set the item and press OK to store Noise Reduction Auto Max Mid Min Off Reduces unwanted picture noise Not valid when 1080p Pixel Direct is set to On MPEG Noise Reduction Auto Max Mid Min Off Reduces flicker noise in contoured parts of a picture and block noise Not valid when 1080p Pixel Direct is set to On 52 ...

Page 53: ...icture settings 1 Display the menu with MENU 2 Select Picture Advanced Settings and press OK to access 3 Select one of the following items and press OK to access Contrast Control White Balance Colour Management Gamma Reset to Defaults 4 Set the item and press OK to store Contrast Control Contrast Control Custom Auto Off Automatically adjusts the detailed contrast settings Select Custom to set Cont...

Page 54: ... Luminance Adjusts the picture hue saturation luminance of red areas G Hue G Saturation G Luminance Adjusts the picture hue saturation luminance of green areas B Hue B Saturation B Luminance Adjusts the picture hue saturation luminance of blue areas Reset to Defaults Resets Colour Management to the default settings Gamma Gamma Switches the gamma curve Please note the numerical values are reference...

Page 55: ... Reset to Defaults Reset to Defaults Resets Advanced Settings to the default settings 55 ...

Page 56: ...Off Improves vertical resolution for movie images This function is available for interlaced signals except in Network services 1080p Pixel Direct On Off Reproduces the original image quality in detail for 1080p HDMI input signal 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 se...

Page 57: ...s not suitable select Full For HDMI 3D COMB On Off Makes still or slow moving pictures more vivid Occasionally while viewing still or slow moving pictures colour patterning may be seen Set to On to display sharper and more accurate colours For PAL NTSC signal reception in TV mode or from composite connection 57 ...

Page 58: ...plays the image in the original size Set to On if noise occurs on the edge of the screen This function can be memorised for SD Standard definition and HD High definition signals respectively Not valid for photo content H Size Switches horizontal picture size Zoom Adjustments Adjusts the vertical position and size when aspect is set to Zoom Screen Display On Off Turns the screen off when you select...

Page 59: ... with MENU 2 Select Picture Copy Adjustment Destination Viewing Mode Destination Input and press OK to access 3 Select the destination to copy to and press OK to set 4 Select Copy Start and press OK to copy 5 When a confirmation screen is displayed select Yes and press OK to set Note Option Settings and Screen Settings are not copied 59 ...

Page 60: ...und quality for watching music videos etc Speech Improves sound quality for watching news drama etc User Adjusts the sounds manually using the equaliser to suit your favourite sound quality The following items can be adjusted and stored for each mode Bass Treble Surround For the User mode Equaliser is available in the Sound Menu instead of Bass and Treble Select Equaliser and adjust the frequency ...

Page 61: ...nd quality This function is available when Mode is set to User Select the frequency and adjust the frequency level To enhance the bass sound raise the level of the lower frequency To enhance the treble sound raise the level of the higher frequency To reset the levels of each frequency to the default settings select Reset to Defaults and press OK This function is effective only for the sound from T...

Page 62: ...en Headphone or Off is selected Headphone Volume Adjusts the volume of headphones Auto Gain Control On Off Automatically regulates large sound level differences between channels and inputs Volume Correction Adjusts the volume of each individual channel or input mode Speaker Distance to Wall Up to 30cm Over 30cm Compensates for the low frequency sound due to the distance between the speakers and th...

Page 63: ...f Set to On to enable voice guidance of the basic features on screen messages etc for visually impaired users Speed Fast Normal Slow Selects the readout speed for the voice guidance Volume Max Mid Min Selects the volume for the voice guidance User Level Beginner Expert Selects the level of verbosity for the voice guidance Web Browser On Off Set to On to enable voice guidance of the network content...

Page 64: ...rration settings for visually impaired users Set to Audio Description to activate the narration sound track when available on the broadcast The availability of audio description sound track is indicated by AD in the information banner For DVB Volume Adjusts the volume for Audio Description For DVB Speakers Mix Standard Set to Mix to activate the description sound track from TV speakers For DVB Hea...

Page 65: ...ltiplex Reproduces NICAM stereo sound Set to Off if reception is poor FM monaural sound For Analogue Audio Preference Multichannel Stereo MPEG Selects the initial setting for audio tracks Multichannel The priority is given to multi channel audio track 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 ...

Page 66: ...function of digital audio output using HDMI cable For DVB video content Media Player Video mode Audio output settings Network Videos Audio output settings SPDIF Delay Adjusts the delay time of the sound output from DIGITAL AUDIO and HDMI2 ARC function terminals if the sound does not synchronise the image For digital Ireland only HDMI Input Digital Analogue Selects to fit the input signal Watching ...

Page 67: ...lay the menu with MENU 2 Select Setup TV Guide Settings TV Guide View and press OK to access 3 Select Normal Full Info and press OK to set Normal Default TV Guide screen Full Displays channels and programmes full screen without the operation guide Info Displays details of the selected programme at the bottom without the operation guide To change the type of TV Guide 1 Display the menu with MENU 2 ...

Page 68: ...e programme 1 Select the current programme The current programme is displayed on the top left of the screen 2 Press OK to watch To the previous day red To the next day green To view a channel list of the selected type 1 Display the type list with yellow 2 Select the type and press OK to view 68 ...

Page 69: ...ted category 1 Display the category list with blue 2 Select the category and press OK to view To list favourite channels set Favourites Edit Watching Tuning and editing channels Favourites Edit To view more details of the programme 1 Select the programme 2 Press to view Press again to return to TV Guide To exit TV Guide EXIT Note When this TV is turned on for the first time or the TV is switched o...

Page 70: ... control but because the commands available must apply to all manufacturers of digital equipment some on screen commands may not correspond exactly to the remote control buttons To exit a digital text service TEXT Note As soon as you switch to a digital channel with links to a digital text service software is downloaded in the background over air to enable the teletext function This means that whe...

Page 71: ...rast 1 Press MENU twice to display Contrast 2 Adjust and press OK to set To exit teletext EXIT Reveal hidden data 1 Press MENU 2 Reveal with red Press again to hide To view a favourite page stored Press STTL to view a favourite page Call up the page stored on blue List mode Factory setting is P888 subtitle service on blue List mode FULL TOP BOTTOM 1 Press MENU 2 Press green to change the layout Wa...

Page 72: ...oloured buttons to change 2 Enter a new page number with Numeric buttons 3 Press and hold OK View sub page The number of sub pages is displayed on the top of the screen Press to view sub page Only when teletext has more than one page The number of sub pages varies depending on the broadcaster up to 79 pages Searching may take time while you are watching TV To view a specific sub page 1 Press MENU ...

Page 73: ...access 3 Select FASTEXT List and press OK to set FASTEXT mode In FASTEXT mode four differently coloured subjects are situated on the bottom of the screen To access more information about one of these subjects press the appropriate coloured button This facility enables fast access to information on the subjects shown List mode In List mode four differently coloured page numbers are situated on the ...

Page 74: ...splay Settings Teletext Character Set and press OK to access 3 Select the font and press OK to set West English French German Greek Italian Spanish Swedish Turkish etc East1 Czech English Estonian Lettish Rumanian Russian Ukrainian etc East2 Czech Hungarian Lettish Polish Rumanian etc Ireland only 74 ...

Page 75: ...ning Menu and press OK to access DVB Tuning Menu Analogue Tuning Menu The menu name varies depending on the TV mode 4 Select one of the functions and press OK to access Favourites Edit Channel List Auto Setup Channel Sorting by Region Manual Tuning Update Channel List New Channel Message Signal Condition Add New Channels Add TV Signal The function items vary depending on the TV mode and country yo...

Page 76: ...ypted To display other favourites green 3 Press OK to add it to favourites list To add all channels to the list if available 1 Press yellow 2 Press green to add all 4 Press BACK RETURN and OK to store 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 2 Press green 3 Select the new position wi...

Page 77: ...maximum 10 characters with Cursor buttons or Numeric buttons and press OK to set 3 Press BACK RETURN to store Note Channel position numbers known as logical channel numbers can be swapped in Channel List Watching Tuning and editing channels Channel List 77 ...

Page 78: ...nalogue 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 Tuning red Only for the revealed channels To rename the channel name Analogue 1 Press blue to edit 2 Enter characters maximum 5 characters with Cursor buttons or Numeric buttons and press OK to ...

Page 79: ... DVB Analogue 1 Select Auto Setup and press OK to access 2 A confirmation screen is displayed and press OK to start Auto Setup Settings are made automatically When the operation is completed the channel at the lowest position will be displayed Auto Setup using the buttons on the TV 1 Press and hold INPUT OK HOLD for MENU button for 3 seconds to display the menu 2 Set Auto Setup with following cont...

Page 80: ...1 Select the region and press OK to access 2 Select repeatedly until you reach the available region Normally you should select Best signal quality All Regions If you choose to select your preferred region you could find channels with a weaker signal appear nearer the top of your channel list If you have any image or sound problems select Best signal quality All Regions instead 80 ...

Page 81: ...only 1 Select a channel and adjust frequency for each channel Set where the level of Signal Quality becomes the maximum 2 Press OK to search Analogue Set Analogue channel manually after Auto Setup 1 Select the channel position with Numeric buttons 2 Select the channel with Channel Up Down 3 Set Manual Tuning 4 Select Store and press OK to set Use Fine Tuning to make small adjustments to the tuning...

Page 82: ...dd 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 Depending on the signal condition the update may not work properly 82 ...

Page 83: ...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 83 ...

Page 84: ...hannel and checks the signal condition with indicators A good Signal Strength is not an indication of suitable signal reception Vertical lines show the maximum signal value of the selected channel To change the channel For DVB 84 ...

Page 85: ...Other settings Add TV Signal Adds the TV mode Allows you to add any TV mode which was skipped during initial Auto Setup 85 ...

Page 86: ...o video signals are output To use HDMI2 with ARC function connect an amplifier that has ARC function and set to use theatre speakers Functions VIERA Link HDAVI Control Date shows the date on which the recording was made by the recording equipment For a file without a valid record date is shown Pictures may not appear correctly on this TV depending on the recording equipment used Displaying may tak...

Page 87: ...m Safely remove USB in USB Device Setup 1 Display the menu with MENU 2 Select Setup USB Device Setup and press OK to access 3 Select the device and press OK to set Note Check the terminal type and devices are correct for connection For details of the devices Media Player Technical information For details of supported file formats Media Player Technical information 87 ...

Page 88: ...er and press OK to access 4 Select the device and press OK to access If only one device is connected this step will be skipped The network device already connected to the TV is also displayed Enter User Password to access User Password are already entered 5 Select Photo Video Music and press OK to access Photo Media Player Photo mode Video Media Player Video mode Music Media Player Music mode 6 Th...

Page 89: ...e 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 Select the device and press OK to access To change the mode You can switch to another mode of Media Player from the thumbnail view 1 Display the content selection screen with blue...

Page 90: ...ice List and press OK to access 3 Select the network device and press OK to access 4 Enter User Password with Cursor buttons or Numeric buttons and press OK to set Press BACK RETURN to store To register the new network device set Server Name Shared Folder For details read the manual of the equipment 5 Select Register and press OK to set To delete the registered device select Delete and press OK to...

Page 91: ...he option menu with OPTION 2 Select Change Size and press OK to change For details of supported file formats Media Player Technical information Photo format Thumbnail view To display hide information of the highlighted content To display Slideshow Settings red Media Player Photo mode Using Slideshow To sort green To change the device yellow To change the content blue 91 ...

Page 92: ... photo Playback To operate Single view To the previous photo To the next photo Stop return to thumbnail OK Slideshow To display hide the operation guide To rotate 90 blue To return to thumbnail BACK RETURN 92 ...

Page 93: ... Displays the thumbnail grouped by folder Files which are in the root folder are collected to the folder named Sort by Date Sort by Month Displays the thumbnail grouped by the same date or month The group of the photos without recorded dates is shown as Unknown To return to the thumbnail of all photos 1 Display the view selection in the thumbnail view with green 2 Select All photos and press OK to...

Page 94: ... the file from the thumbnail of photos for the first view 2 Start Slideshow with red and OK To display hide the operation guide To pause return to Single view OK To return to thumbnail BACK RETURN You can change the back ground music by setting Back Ground Music in Slideshow Settings see below 94 ...

Page 95: ...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 You can select whether to display the calendar or not Press to change the month of calender Gallery calendar Gallery Various sizes of photos in the frames are displayed You can select whether to display the ca...

Page 96: ...he transition effect is selected at random This function is available when Frame is set to Off Auto Makeup On Off Automatically detects the face in the photo and improves luminance and contrast Aspect Original Zoom Selects enlarged or normal viewing Not valid when Transition Effect is set to Motion Not valid in the following conditions Frame is set to Collage Drift Gallery Cinema Transition Effect...

Page 97: ...onditions Frame is set to Drift Gallery Cinema Transition Effect is set to Motion Not valid when Frame is set to Drift Gallery or Cinema Interval Long Normal Short Selects slideshow interval Not valid when Transition Effect is set to Motion Not valid when Frame is set to Drift Gallery or Cinema Repeat On Off Slideshow repeat 97 ...

Page 98: ...usic files have been registered or the device which had registered music files is removed no sound is played back To register music 1 Select the music file and press OK to access Depending on the condition of the device select folders until you reach the desired music file 2 Select File Folder and press OK to set File The selected music file is registered Folder All the music files in the folder w...

Page 99: ...to Off Media Player Video mode Video Setup 2 Start playback with red If you have stopped the last playback halfway a confirmation screen may be displayed to select whether to start from where you stopped last time or from the beginning For details of supported file formats Media Player Technical information Video format Thumbnail view To display hide information of the highlighted content To start...

Page 100: ...t continue depending on the condition To repeat playback Media Player Video mode Video Setup Playback To operate playback Rewind Fast forward Stop OK 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 10 seconds Press and hold Search rapidly 3 Jump to the specified time point w...

Page 101: ... the content enlarged without distortion Aspect2 Displays the content full screen Original Displays the content in 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 thumbnail BACK RETURN 101 ...

Page 102: ...and press OK to store Video Preview On 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 preview Off to solve this This function is available in the thumbnail view Multi Audio Dual Mono Audio Selects for selectable sound tracks if available It may take several seconds to change the sound This function ...

Page 103: ...lable 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 Subtitle Text Position Adjusts the position of subtitles on the screen Subtitle Text Delay Adjusts the delay time for the subtitles 103 ...

Page 104: ...ss OK to access 3 Select Auto PCM and press OK to set 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 MPEG is output as PCM PCM Digital output signal is fixed to P...

Page 105: ...iew 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 To start playback red To change the device yellow To change the content blue 105 ...

Page 106: ...rd Stop OK 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 10 seconds Press and hold Search rapidly 3 Jump to the specified time point with OK To display hide the operation guide To the previous track red To the next track green To return to thumbnail BACK RETURN 106 ...

Page 107: ...tion is available in the thumbnail view 1 Display the option menu with OPTION 2 Select Music Setup Repeat with OK 3 Select Off Folder One and press OK to set Folder Playback repeat within the selected folder One Playback repeat of the selected one file 107 ...

Page 108: ...not subject the device to a high pressure or impact Insert the device in the correct direction Otherwise this can damage the device or TV Electrical interference static electricity or erroneous operation may damage the data or device 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 ...

Page 109: ...USB port directly Some USB devices or USB HUB may not be used with this TV You cannot connect any devices using a USB card reader 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 109 ...

Page 110: ... 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 Do not use multi byte characters or other special codes for file names Connected devices may become unusable with this TV if the file or folder names are changed 110 ...

Page 111: ...dec 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 Audio codec AAC Dolby Digital Dolby Digital Plus HE AAC MP3 Vorbis ASF asf wmv Video codec MPEG4 VC 1 WMV9 Audio codec AAC Dolby Digital Dolby Digital Plus HE AAC LPCM MP3 WMA WMA Pro Copy protec...

Page 112: ... 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 TS mts m2ts tp trp ts tts Video codec H 264 MPEG1 MPEG2 VC 1 Audio codec AAC Dolby Digital Dolby Digital Plus HE AAC MP3 112 ...

Page 113: ...de the same folder they are displayed in the following order of priority srt sub txt Note Some files may not be played back even if they fulfil these conditions Some subtitles or chapter functions may not be available Do not use multi byte characters or other special codes for file names Connected devices may become unusable with this TV if the file or folder names are changed Supported formats ar...

Page 114: ...MA 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 Do not use multi byte characters or other special codes for file names Connected devices may become unusable with this TV if the file or folder names are changed 114 ...

Page 115: ...anasonic and enjoy internet content such as videos games communication tools etc from APPS List Example A broadband network environment is required to use this function Ensure the network connections and network settings are completed Network Network connections Network Network settings 115 ...

Page 116: ...ng on the usage conditions it may take a while to read all the data 2 Select the desired item and press OK to access Example To return to APPS List APPS To exit APPS List EXIT You can connect a keyboard for character input in the applications You can also use the keyboard for TV operation Functions Keyboard 116 ...

Page 117: ...not be able to use APPS List You can update the software later manually Network Network settings Software Update 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 content or the continuity of the services Content may not be availabl...

Page 118: ...er Store photo video or music content into the DLNA Certified media server for example PC DIGA Recorder etc connected to your home network And then you can enjoy the content on this TV Example For details of watching and operating content on this TV Network DLNA Using DLNA For details of supported file formats Network Technical information To use a DLNA compatible DIGA Recorder as a media server B...

Page 119: ...r smartphone Support FAQs Detailed information For the operations refer to the support information of the application Sharing the content of this TV with another piece of network equipment You can enjoy the content of this TV with another network equipment connected to your home network Available content Photo video or music content of this TV Available network equipment DLNA Certified VIERA To us...

Page 120: ...to access another TV select the name of another TV from the displayed media server list To display hide information of the highlighted media server 4 Select the file and press OK to access Example Depending on the condition of media server you may need to select the folder before selecting the file To display hide information of the highlighted file Note Non playable files are also listed but cann...

Page 121: ... cannot be used Required speed effective at least 1 5 Mbps for SD Standard Definition and 6 Mbps for HD High Definition picture quality respectively If the transfer speed is not enough content may not be played back properly Wireless connection Built in wireless LAN Rear of the TV Access point Internet environment Wired connection ETHERNET terminal LAN cable Shielded Use Shielded Twist Pair STP LA...

Page 122: ...nd network environment A broadband network environment is required to use internet services Network Network connections Internet connection Wireless connection For DLNA and internet service Built in wireless LAN Rear of the TV Access point Hub Router Internet environment Smartphone etc DLNA Certified media server PC etc 122 ...

Page 123: ... Use Shielded Twist Pair STP LAN cable Hub Router Internet environment DLNA Certified media server PC etc Wireless connection For DLNA TV To use the TV as a wireless access point Network Network settings Custom Wireless Access Point DLNA Certified media server PC etc Smartphone etc 123 ...

Page 124: ...nt compatible only with 100BASE TX category 5 or later LAN cables are required Contact your Internet Service Provider ISP or telecommunications company for further assistance regarding the network equipment Confirm the terms and conditions of the contracts with your Internet Service Provider ISP or telecommunications company Depending on the contracts additional fees may be charged or multiple con...

Page 125: ...are displayed automatically Encrypted access point For WPS Push button 1 Select Easy setup with Push button and press OK to access 2 Press the WPS button on the access point until the light flashes 3 Connect the TV with the access point with OK WPS Wi Fi Protected Setup If the connection fails check the settings and positions of your access point And then follow the on screen instructions It is re...

Page 126: ...p and press OK to access 4 Automatically setup is done and Network Status is displayed Network Network settings Network Status 5 Select Exit and press OK to set To set manually Network Network settings Custom Wired Note To deactivate wireless set Easy Mirroring to Off and confirm the network connection type is set to Wired 126 ...

Page 127: ... Push button 1 Press red 2 Press the WPS button on the access point until the light flashes 3 Connect the TV with the access point with OK WPS Wi Fi Protected Setup If the connection fails check the settings and positions of your access point And then follow the on screen instructions For WPS PIN 1 Press green 2 Enter the PIN code to the access point 3 Connect the TV with the access point with OK ...

Page 128: ... It is not required for normal household use Some internet services may not be available depending on the proxy setting Proxy This is the address of the relay server which is connected between the browser and the target server to send data to the browser 1 Select Proxy and press OK to access 2 Enter the address with Cursor buttons or Numeric buttons and press OK to set 3 Press BACK RETURN to store...

Page 129: ...6 Select Network Status and press OK to access Network Network settings Network Status 7 Select Exit and press OK to set 129 ...

Page 130: ... Gateway DNS Address Proxy Settings It is not required for normal household use Some internet services may not be available depending on the proxy setting Proxy This is the address of the relay server which is connected between the browser and the target server to send data to the browser 1 Select Proxy and press OK to access 2 Enter the address with Cursor buttons or Numeric buttons and press OK ...

Page 131: ... Status and press OK to access Network Network settings Network Status 5 Select Exit and press OK to set Note To deactivate wireless set Easy Mirroring to Off and confirm the network connection type is set to Wired 131 ...

Page 132: ...ead the manual of the equipment WPS PIN Enter the PIN code of the equipment If the connection fails check the settings and positions of the equipment And then follow the on screen instructions Change settings You can set up Network Name SSID Encryption key Wireless type and Channel setting method manually Follow the on screen instructions and set manually Set Reset settings to reset the items for ...

Page 133: ...rk Status and press OK to access 3 Automatically testing is done and Network Status is displayed Try Again Performs automatic testing of the network connection for the TV and displays the current status again Status Details Displays the detailed network status SSID security settings etc For information about the network connection select Help 133 ...

Page 134: ... account Remove account Notices 4 Follow the on screen instructions Setup new account Set up an account for this TV Edit account Displays and edits the account status Remove account Deletes an account from this TV Notices Displays the terms of service A broadband network environment is required to fully use this function Ensure the network connections and network settings are completed Network Net...

Page 135: ...ENU 2 Select Network VIERA Name and press OK to access 3 Enter characters and press OK to set This name is used as the name of this TV on the screen of the other network equipment When you use two or more TVs in your network environment set the names of the TVs for each 135 ...

Page 136: ...etwork equipment smartphone etc Device to upload contents Selects device to upload content from the network equipment smartphone etc Note This function is not available when the TV is turned off with Mains Power On Off switch You need to install the application for controlling VIERA on your smartphone Support FAQs Detailed information For the operations refer to the support information of the appl...

Page 137: ... to share Also read the manual of another VIERA To use this function with your smartphone you need to install the application for controlling VIERA on your smartphone Support FAQs Detailed information For the operations refer to the support information of the application Registration Type Auto Manual Selects the type to restrict the access to this TV for each piece of equipment on the home network...

Page 138: ...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 138 ...

Page 139: ...Mirroring Settings Settings for the mirroring function Functions Mirroring Mirroring Settings 139 ...

Page 140: ... to update the TV s software if any updates are available 1 Display the menu with MENU 2 Select Network Software Update and press OK to access 3 Follow the on screen instructions A broadband network environment is required to use this function 140 ...

Page 141: ...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 OK to access 3 Select On Off and press OK to set 141 ...

Page 142: ...Select one of the media servers and press OK to access For the operations to access another TV select the name of another TV from the displayed media server list To display hide information of the highlighted media server 4 Select the file and press OK 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...

Page 143: ...ewing photo Playback To operate Single view To the previous photo To the next photo Stop return to list OK Slideshow To display hide the operation guide To rotate 90 blue To return to list BACK RETURN 143 ...

Page 144: ...N 2 Select Slideshow Settings and press OK to access 3 Select one of the following items and press OK to access Transition Effect Auto Makeup Interval Repeat Back Ground Music 4 Set the item and press OK to store Transition Effect Off Fade Dissolve Motion Random Selects the transition effect for switching photos during the slideshow Fade The next photo fades in gradually Dissolve Each photo is dis...

Page 145: ...improves luminance and contrast Interval Long Normal Short Selects slideshow interval Not valid when Transition Effect is set to Motion Repeat On Off Slideshow repeat Back Ground Music Off Type1 Type2 Type3 Type4 Type5 Selects the background music during Photo mode 145 ...

Page 146: ...Select one of the media servers and press OK to access For the operations to access another TV select the name of another TV from the displayed media server list To display hide information of the highlighted media server 4 Select the file and press OK 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...

Page 147: ...K Pause displays the time seek bar slow playback 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 10 seconds Press and hold Search rapidly 3 Jump to the specified time point with OK To play back slowly 1 Press and hold OK for 5 seconds Press Search slowly 2 Return to the normal playback with OK To display hi...

Page 148: ...lays 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 Aspect cannot be changed depending on the content To return to list BACK RETURN 148 ...

Page 149: ...ctable options vary depending on the content 4 Set the item and press OK to store Video Preview On 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 preview Off to solve this Multi Audio Monaural Audio Dual Mono Audio Selects for selectable sound tracks if available It may take several seconds to chang...

Page 150: ...lable 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 Subtitle Text Position Adjusts the position of subtitles on the screen Subtitle Text Delay Adjusts the delay time for the subtitles 150 ...

Page 151: ...m 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 MPEG is output as PCM PCM Digital output signal is fixed to PCM ARC Audio Return Channel is a function of digital audio output using HDMI cable Note During the operation audio signal is output from DIGIT...

Page 152: ...Select one of the media servers and press OK to access For the operations to access another TV select the name of another TV from the displayed media server list To display hide information of the highlighted media server 4 Select the file and press OK 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...

Page 153: ... the specified time point 1 Display the time seek bar with OK 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 OK To display hide the operation guide To the previous track red To the next track green To return to list BACK RETURN 153 ...

Page 154: ...file operations on this TV 1 Display the option menu with OPTION 2 Select Music Setup Repeat with OK 3 Select Off Folder One and press OK to set Folder Playback repeat within the selected folder One Playback repeat of the selected one file 154 ...

Page 155: ... Network connections Network Network settings 1 Display APPS List with APPS 2 Select Media Server and press OK to access 3 Select DIGA and press OK to access 4 The screen of the DIGA Recorder is displayed You can control the functions of the DIGA Recorder with this TV s remote control according to the operation guide Example For details read the manual of the DIGA Recorder 155 ...

Page 156: ...ixel 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 Do not use multi byte characters or other special codes for file names Connected devices may become unusable with this TV if the file or folder names are changed 156 ...

Page 157: ...dec 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 Audio codec AAC Dolby Digital Dolby Digital Plus HE AAC MP3 Vorbis ASF asf wmv Video codec MPEG4 VC 1 WMV9 Audio codec AAC Dolby Digital Dolby Digital Plus HE AAC LPCM MP3 WMA WMA Pro Copy protec...

Page 158: ...P 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 AAC Dolby Digital Dolby Digital Plus HE AAC 158 ...

Page 159: ...de the same folder they are displayed in the following order of priority srt sub txt Note Some files may not be played back even if they fulfil these conditions Some subtitles or chapter functions may not be available Do not use multi byte characters or other special codes for file names Connected devices may become unusable with this TV if the file or folder names are changed Supported formats ar...

Page 160: ...MA 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 Do not use multi byte characters or other special codes for file names Connected devices may become unusable with this TV if the file or folder names are changed 160 ...

Page 161: ...c is registered once you use this function Easy Mirroring You can also start the mirroring function from the other devices smartphone etc when Easy Mirroring is set to On Functions Mirroring Mirroring Settings You cannot use Easy Mirroring function while the TV is set to Wireless Access Point Network Network settings Network Status Note This function is available with the other devices smartphone ...

Page 162: ...4 Set the item and press OK to store Easy Mirroring On Off Enables starting the mirroring function from the other devices smartphone etc without operating the TV To deactivate wireless set Easy Mirroring to Off and confirm the network connection type is set to Wired Network Network settings Network Status Not valid when the TV is set to Wireless Access Point Delete All Pairings Delete the pairing ...

Page 163: ...5 function Some functions are not available depending on the equipment s version of HDAVI Control Confirm the connected equipment s version of HDAVI Control VIERA Link HDAVI Control is a unique function that we have developed and added based on the control functions provided by HDMI which is an industry standard known as HDMI CEC Consumer Electronics Control As such its operation with other manufa...

Page 164: ...nt with VIERA Link function DVD Recorder DVD Player Blu ray Disc Player HD Video Camera LUMIX Camera Available features HDMI connection DVD Recorder DVD Player Blu ray Disc Player Easy playback Power on Link Power off Link Standby Power Save Intelligent Auto Standby VIERA Link Control HD Video Camera LUMIX Camera Easy playback Power on Link Power off Link VIERA Link Control For equipment which has...

Page 165: ...terminal SCART cable DVD Recorder with VIERA Link function HDMI cable Optical digital audio cable SCART cable HDMI cable 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 au...

Page 166: ...ray Disc theatre Easy playback Power on Link Power off Link Standby Power Save Intelligent Auto Standby VIERA Link Control Speaker Selection Amplifier Power off Link Intelligent Auto Standby Speaker Selection For equipment which has HDAVI Control 2 or later function For equipment which has HDAVI Control 4 or later function While playing a disc Except for watching a disc 166 ...

Page 167: ...he TV For example DVD Player connected to Amplifier which is connected to the TV via an HDMI cable Functions VIERA Link HDAVI Control VIERA Link Control Recorder Maximum 3 Player Maximum 3 DVD Player Blu ray Disc Player HD Video Camera LUMIX Camera Digital Camera Player theatre Blu ray Disc theatre etc Audio system Maximum 1 Player theatre Blu ray Disc theatre Amplifier etc Tuner Maximum 4 Set top...

Page 168: ...Set up the connected equipment Read the manual of the equipment Set VIERA Link to On in the Setup Menu Set up the TV After connection turn the equipment on and then switch the TV on Select the HDMI input from Input Selection with AV and make sure that an image is displayed correctly This setup should be done each time the following conditions occur First time operation Adding or reconnecting equip...

Page 169: ...Easy playback Automatic input switching When the connected equipment is operated the input mode is switched automatically 169 ...

Page 170: ...Power on Link Set Power on Link to On in 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 170 ...

Page 171: ...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 by auto power standby function 171 ...

Page 172: ... mode the connected equipment is automatically set to Standby and the power consumption of the connected equipment is automatically minimised When the TV is turned on the connected equipment is still in Standby mode but the power consumption is increased to quickly start the connected equipment This function is effective if the connected equipment can change the power consumption in Standby mode a...

Page 173: ... 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 TV except for watching a disc This function may not work properly depending on the connected equipment In this case set to Off 173 ...

Page 174: ...he menu of the equipment Confirm the remote control code is 73 Watching External equipment Operating with TV s remote control To display the operation guide OPTION If other manufacturers product is accessed Setup Contents Selection menu may be displayed Available TV s remote control buttons depend on the connected equipment If multiple recorders or players are connected Each recorder player is num...

Page 175: ... 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 manual of the equipment 175 ...

Page 176: ...equipment is turned off TV speakers will be activated You can use Volume Up Down and MUTE Multi channel sound If you want to enjoy the multi channel sound e g Dolby Digital 5 1ch via an Amplifier connect it with an HDMI cable and Optical digital audio cable and then select Home Cinema If your Amplifier has the HDAVI Control 5 function you only need to connect it with an HDMI cable to the TV s HDMI...

Page 177: ...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 equipment This standard is compatible with conventional HDAVI equipment To confirm the HDAVI Control version of this TV Support Help menu Using Help menu 177 ...

Page 178: ...Numeric buttons Enter the PIN number twice at first setting Make a note of the PIN number in case you forget it 4 Select Child Lock List and press OK to access 5 Select the channel input and press OK to lock appears when the channel input is locked To cancel 1 Select the locked channel input 2 Press OK To lock all green To cancel all locks yellow To jump to the head of the next channel input group...

Page 179: ...number You can change the PIN number 1 Select Change PIN and press OK to access 2 Enter a new PIN number twice with Numeric buttons Note Setting Shipping Condition erases the PIN number and all settings 179 ...

Page 180: ...n the selected age enter the PIN number depending on the broadcaster 1 Select Parental Rating and press OK to access 2 Select an age for the restriction of programmes and press OK to set Note Setting Shipping Condition erases the PIN number and all settings Ireland only 180 ...

Page 181: ...ule If a smart card and a CI module come as a set first insert the CI module then insert the smart card into the CI module Insert or remove the CI module completely in the correct direction as shown Remove the CI module from the TV when placing the TV facing upward This may cause damages to the CI module and CI slot Note There might be some CI modules in the market with older firmware versions tha...

Page 182: ...th the viewing card to tune in the encrypted channels If encrypted channels do not appear perform the below to verify the card is recognised by the TV For details read the manual of the CI module or check with the content provider 1 Select DVB with TV 2 Display the menu with MENU 3 Select Setup System Menu Common Interface and press OK to access 4 Press OK and follow the on screen instructions On ...

Page 183: ...c 1 Display the menu with MENU 2 Select Setup System Menu Shipping Condition and press OK to access 3 When a confirmation screen is displayed select Yes and press OK to set 4 Follow the on screen instructions Auto Setup automatically starts Note To retune TV channels only e g after moving house set Auto Setup Watching Tuning and editing channels Auto Setup 183 ...

Page 184: ...he performance or operations of the TV In DVB a notification banner will appear when one of the BBC channels is turned to if a new available software is found To install new software select Standby Now and press OK to set Standby Installs new software in standby condition Now Installs new software now 184 ...

Page 185: ...ndby Now and press OK to 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 The automatic updating cannot be performed in the following conditions TV turned off with Mains Power On Off switch Note Download may ...

Page 186: ...u System Update System Update Search Now and press OK to access 3 Searches for an update for several minutes and displays a corresponding message if any 4 Download with OK Note Download may take a few hours During software download and update DO NOT perform any operations on the TV or switch Off the TV 186 ...

Page 187: ... 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 j k l 5 J K L 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 You can also set the character pressing OK or other Numeric buttons less than 1 second The characters may vary depending on the input item 187 ...

Page 188: ...uage and press OK to set Characters may not be displayed correctly on the TV screen depending on the connected keyboard or the keyboard layout setting Some of the keys of keyboards may correspond to the operation of the remote control Keyboard Remote Control Enter OK Backspace BACK RETURN Esc EXIT 0 9 Character Numeric buttons F1 HOME F2 APPS F3 MENU F4 AV F5 F6 Channel Down Up F7 F8 Volume Down U...

Page 189: ...om among alternatives with and press OK to set You can adjust using the slide bar with and press OK to set You can go to the next screen with OK You can enter names or numbers freely for some items 1 Enter characters one by one with Cursor buttons and press OK to set You can set characters using Numeric buttons Functions Setting characters Using Numeric buttons 2 Press BACK RETURN to store To rese...

Page 190: ...the TV is in Shop viewing environment To return to Home viewing environment initialise all settings by accessing Shipping Condition Functions Shipping Condition Using control panel buttons 1 Press and hold INPUT OK HOLD for MENU button for 3 seconds to display the menu 2 Select and set with following control panel buttons Move the cursor select from a range of options select the menu item adjust l...

Page 191: ...Picture Viewing Mode Selects your favourite picture mode for each input Dynamic Normal Cinema True Cinema Custom Watching For best picture Viewing Mode 191 ...

Page 192: ... settings Colour Temperature Sets the overall colour tone of the picture bluer redder Watching For best picture Basic settings Vivid Colour On Off Automatically adjusts colours to vivid ones Watching For best picture Basic settings Adaptive Backlight Control Automatically controls the level of backlight according to the images Watching For best picture Basic settings 192 ...

Page 193: ...Ambient Sensor Automatic Brightness Control function Adjusts picture settings automatically depending on ambient lighting condition On Off Watching For best picture Ambient Sensor 193 ...

Page 194: ... For best picture Noise reduction settings Not valid when 1080p Pixel Direct is set to On MPEG Noise Reduction Auto Max Mid Min Off Reduces flicker noise in contoured parts of a picture and block noise Watching For best picture Noise reduction settings Not valid when 1080p Pixel Direct is set to On 194 ...

Page 195: ...vanced 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 195 ...

Page 196: ...etail for 1080p HDMI input signal Watching For best picture Option Settings HDMI Content Type Graphics Photos Auto Off Adjusts the picture settings of each HDMI input according to the selected content type Watching For best picture Option Settings For HDMI HDMI RGB Range Auto Full Normal Adjusts the black level of the image for each HDMI input Watching For best picture Option Settings For HDMI 3D ...

Page 197: ...ot valid for photo content H Size Switches horizontal picture size Watching For best picture Screen Settings Zoom Adjustments Adjusts the vertical position and size when aspect is set to Zoom Watching For best picture Screen Settings Screen Display On Off Turns the screen off when you select Off Watching For best picture Screen Settings 197 ...

Page 198: ...Copy Adjustment Copies the picture settings of True Cinema or Custom to those of the other input mode or Viewing Mode Watching For best picture Copy Adjustment 198 ...

Page 199: ...Reset to Defaults Resets the current Picture Viewing Mode to the default settings 199 ...

Page 200: ...Sound Mode Selects your favourite sound mode for each input Standard Music Speech User Watching For best audio Sound mode 200 ...

Page 201: ... output Watching For best audio Basic settings Equaliser Adjusts the frequency level to suit your favourite sound quality Watching For best audio Basic settings Balance Adjusts volume level of right and left speakers Watching For best audio Basic settings Surround On Off Provides a dynamic enhancer of width to simulate improved spatial effects Watching For best audio Basic settings 201 ...

Page 202: ...lume settings Auto Gain Control On 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 Watching For best audio Volume settings Speaker Distance to Wall Up to 30cm Over 30cm Compensates for the low frequency sound due to the distance between the spe...

Page 203: ...the voice guidance Watching For best audio Voice Guidance Settings Volume Max Mid Min Selects the volume for the voice guidance Watching For best audio Voice Guidance Settings User Level Beginner Expert Selects the level of verbosity for the voice guidance Watching For best audio Voice Guidance Settings Web Browser On Off Set to On to enable voice guidance of the network content in web browser fun...

Page 204: ...justs the volume for Audio Description Watching For best audio Audio Description For DVB Speakers Mix Standard Set to Mix to activate the description sound track from TV speakers Watching For best audio Audio Description For DVB Headphones Mix Standard Set to Mix to activate the description sound track from headphones Watching For best audio Audio Description For DVB 204 ...

Page 205: ...lection Auto PCM Selects the initial setting for digital audio output signal from DIGITAL AUDIO and HDMI2 ARC function terminals Watching For best audio Advanced settings For DVB video content SPDIF Delay Adjusts the delay time of the sound output from DIGITAL AUDIO and HDMI2 ARC function terminals if the sound does not synchronise the image Watching For best audio Advanced settings For digital Ir...

Page 206: ...Reset to Defaults Resets the current Sound Mode to the default settings 206 ...

Page 207: ...Network Network Connection Sets the network setting to use this TV in your network environment Network Network settings Network Connection 207 ...

Page 208: ...Network Status Displays and checks the network status MAC Address current network settings etc Network Network settings Network Status 208 ...

Page 209: ...my Home Cloud Settings Sets for an account to enjoy the cloud services Network Network settings my Home Cloud Settings 209 ...

Page 210: ...VIERA Name Sets your favourite name for this TV Network Network settings VIERA Name 210 ...

Page 211: ...TV Remote App Settings Sets to control the TV from network equipment smartphone etc Network Network settings TV Remote App Settings 211 ...

Page 212: ...Network Link Settings Sets to control the TV with devices connected to the network Network Network settings Network Link Settings 212 ...

Page 213: ...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 213 ...

Page 214: ...Mirroring Settings Settings for the mirroring function Functions Mirroring Mirroring Settings 214 ...

Page 215: ...oftware updates from the Panasonic website Network Network settings Software Update New Software Message On Off Selects whether to give a notification message when new software is found via network or not Network Network settings New Software Message 215 ...

Page 216: ...Timer Off Timer Sets the duration of time until the TV automatically goes into Standby mode 90 75 60 45 30 15 Off minutes Watching Basic Off Timer 216 ...

Page 217: ...Time Zone Adjusts the time data Watching Basic Adjusting time Ireland only 217 ...

Page 218: ...Auto Standby Automatically turns the TV to Standby mode for energy saving when no operation is performed for 4 hours On Off Watching Basic Energy saving functions 218 ...

Page 219: ...wer 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 On Off Watching Basic Energy saving functions 219 ...

Page 220: ...Setup Eco Navigation Automatically sets the TV to the most suitable energy saving mode Watching Basic Energy saving functions 220 ...

Page 221: ...TV Guide Settings TV Guide View Normal Full Info Changes the layout of TV Guide Watching TV Guide Using TV Guide 221 ...

Page 222: ...USB Device Setup Safely removes USB device Media Player Using Media Player Information 222 ...

Page 223: ...Child Lock Applies access control for channels or inputs to prevent unwanted access Functions Child Lock Using Child Lock 223 ...

Page 224: ...or receivable channels Watching Tuning and editing channels Auto Setup Channel Sorting by Region Automatically sorts tuned channels according to the available region Watching Tuning and editing channels Channel Sorting by Region For DVB UK only Manual Tuning Searches for channels manually Watching Tuning and editing channels Manual Tuning Update Channel List Updates the channel list while keeping ...

Page 225: ...DVB Signal Condition Checks the signal condition Watching Tuning and editing channels Signal Condition Not valid in Analogue Add TV Signal Adds the TV mode Watching Tuning and editing channels Other settings 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 225 ...

Page 226: ...Basic Language Ireland only Preferred Subtitles 1 2 Selects the first and second preferred language for digital channel subtitles depending on the broadcaster Watching Basic Language Ireland only Preferred Subtitles Selects the preferred language for digital channel subtitles depending on the broadcaster Watching Basic Language UK only Preferred Teletext Selects the preferred language for digital ...

Page 227: ...e Watching Teletext Teletext mode Teletext Character Set West East1 East2 Selects teletext language font Watching Teletext Teletext Character Set Ireland only Input Labels Accessing the input labels list allows you to change the input name or skip the input if unconnected improving identification and selection in the Input Selection banner Watching External equipment Watching external input Banner...

Page 228: ...adio Mode 20 15 10 5 Off seconds Sets the timer for turning off the screen automatically when a radio channel is selected Watching Basic Energy saving functions Banner TV Guide Selection Freetime Panasonic Selects the type of the information banner and TV Guide Watching TV Guide Using TV Guide For DVB UK only 228 ...

Page 229: ...ntrol Power off Link Standby Power Save On Off Controls the connected equipment to reduce power consumption in Standby Functions VIERA Link HDAVI Control Standby Power Save This function is available when VIERA Link is set to On and Power off Link is set to On Intelligent Auto Standby On Off Makes non watched or non used connected equipment go into Standby mode to reduce the power consumption Func...

Page 230: ...l settings to the original condition Functions Shipping Condition Shipping Condition Common Interface Sets to watch encrypted channels etc Functions Common Interface Using Common Interface System Update Downloads new software to this TV Functions Updating the TV Software Auto update Licence Menu Displays the software licence information 230 ...

Page 231: ... Last Automatically selects all channels or favourites list in the information banner when the TV is turned on Watching Basic Selecting channel Not valid in Analogue Power Save On Off Reduces brightness of the picture to economise on power consumption 231 ...

Page 232: ... Select TV Self Test System Information Device Information and press OK to access TV Self Test Makes a diagnosis of picture or sound problems Follow the on screen instructions System Information Displays the system information of this TV Device Information Displays the device information of this TV 232 ...

Page 233: ...the screen Watching For best picture Aspect Control Signal Press ASPECT if you want to change the aspect ratio manually Watching For best picture Aspect Black and white picture Check that the output of the external equipment matches the input of the TV When connecting with SCART ensure the output setting of the external equipment is not S Video Chaotic image noisy Set Noise Reduction and MPEG Nois...

Page 234: ...bles and connections are firmly in place Blurry or distorted image no sound or low volume Reset channels Watching Tuning and editing channels Auto Setup There may be red blue green and black spots on the screen This is a characteristic of liquid crystal panels and is not a problem The liquid crystal panel is built with very high precision technology giving you fine picture details Occasionally a f...

Page 235: ... connection Weather conditions affect signal reception heavy rain snow etc in particular in poor reception areas Even during good weather the high pressure can cause poor reception of some channels Due to the digital reception technologies involved quality of the digital signals may be relatively low in some cases despite good reception of analogue channels Turn the TV off with Mains Power On Off ...

Page 236: ...viously watched The channel may broadcast for part of the day Check the channel in the TV Guide Watching TV Guide Channel position numbers may be changed by broadcasters Reset channels Watching Tuning and editing channels Auto Setup 236 ...

Page 237: ...me channels cannot be tuned Check the position direction and connection of the aerial Weather conditions affect signal reception heavy rain snow etc in particular in poor reception areas Even during good weather the high pressure can cause poor reception of some channels Turn the TV off with Mains Power On Off switch and then on again If the problem persists consult your local dealer or service pr...

Page 238: ...e active Press MUTE to switch sound mute on or off Is the volume set to the minimum Check connections and setting of external equipment Watching External equipment Ensure that Speaker Selection is set to TV Functions VIERA Link HDAVI Control Speaker Selection Ensure that Speaker Setting is set to TV Speaker Watching For best audio Volume settings Sound level is low or sound is distorted Sound sign...

Page 239: ...ng For best audio Advanced settings If digital sound connection has a problem select analogue sound connection Watching External equipment HDMI features Pictures from external equipment are unusual when the equipment is connected via HDMI Check the HDMI cable is connected properly Watching External equipment External connection Turn the TV and equipment off then turn them on again Check an input s...

Page 240: ...IP address automatically If the network administrator prefers to allocate an IP address set an IP address manually Network Network settings The router may be using MAC address filtering security setting Confirm the MAC Address of this TV and set the router to use it Network Network settings Network Status If the problem persists consult your Internet Service Provider or telecommunications company ...

Page 241: ...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 241 ...

Page 242: ...of the TV may become hot These temperature rises do not pose any problems in terms of performance or quality Overcurrent error message appears The connected USB device may cause this error Remove the device and turn the TV off with Mains Power On Off switch then turn it on again Check foreign objects are not inside the USB port An error message appears Follow the message s instructions If the prob...

Page 243: ...Detailed information Support information about the application optional devices operation etc may be found on the following website http panasonic net viera support English only 243 ...

Page 244: ...he stubborn dirt 5 Finally wipe away all the moisture Caution Do not use a hard cloth or rub the surface too hard otherwise this may cause scratches on the surface Take care not to subject the surfaces to insect repellent solvent thinner or other volatile substances This may degrade surface quality or cause peeling of the paint The surface of the display panel is specially treated and may be easil...

Page 245: ...ications Inc All rights reserved PlayReady is a trademark registered by Microsoft Please be aware of the following a This product contains technology subject to certain intellectual property rights of Microsoft Use or distribution of this technology outside of this product is prohibited without the appropriate license s from Microsoft b Content owners use Microsoft PlayReady content access technol...

Page 246: ... even the implied warranty of MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE 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 for a charge no more than our cost of physically performing...

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