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 Using Network Services (DLNA

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 Connect / freesat)

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  Access the encryption key input mode

 

 Encryption Key Setting

 Security type : WPA-PSK
 Encryption type : TKIP
 
 Please input the encryption key.

 Encryption key

 Connection will be made with the following settings:-
 Network Name(SSID) : Access Point A

 

 

 If the selected access point is not encrypted, the confirmation screen will be 
displayed. It is recommended to select the encrypted access point.

 5

  Enter the encryption key of the access point

 

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 Wireless Network Settings

 Encryption key

 Set characters

 

 Store

 

 

   select

   set

 

 You can set characters by using numeric buttons.

 

 After settings, return to the previous menu.

 

 6

   Select [Connection Test] and access to test

 

 Connection Test

 Access

 

   select

   access

 

 Performs automatic testing of the network 
connection for the TV. (It takes a while to test.)

 

 Check wireless network connection.

 Check acquired IP address.

 Check for devices using same IP address.

 Check gateway connection.

 Check server connection for VIERA Connect.

 Connection Test

 

 :  succeeded

 The test is successful and the TV is connected to the network.

 

 :  failed

 Check the settings and connections. And then try again.
 If you continue to have difficulty, please contact your internet service provider.

 

  [WPS(PIN)]

 Enter the PIN code to the access point, and then select [Connect]

 

Please register the following PIN codes on the 

wireless access point.

PIN code : 12345678

Select ‘Connect’ after entering and saving the 

settings on the wireless access point.

 WPS(PIN)

 Connect

 

 

  [Manual]

 You can setup SSID, security type, encryption type, and encryption key manually.
 Follow the on-screen instructions and set manually.

 

 When you use 11n (5 GHz) for the wireless system between the built-in wireless LAN and access point, select [AES] 
for the encryption type.

 

 Please input the network name(SSID).

 Network Name(SSID) Setting

 SSID

 XXXXXXX

 

 

 Security Type Settings

 Connection will be made with the following settings:-
 Network Name(SSID) : XXXXXXX
 
 Please select the security type.

 WPA2-PSK

 WPA-PSK

 Shared key

 Open

  Update TV’s software

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

 Select [Software Update]

 

 Software Update

 Access

 

   select

   access

 

 Follow the on-screen instructions.

 

Summary of Contents for Viera TX-P50VT50B

Page 1: ...X P55VT50B TX P65VT50B Thank you for purchasing this Panasonic product Please read these instructions carefully before operating this product and retain them for future reference The images shown in this manual are for illustrative purposes only English UK and Ireland model ...

Page 2: ...ion Available DVB T2 broadcasts will be tuned automatically when you perform DVB Auto Setup Wireless connection This TV can be connected to the network with the built in wireless LAN Also can be connected to the specific devices supporting Bluetooth wireless technology 3D Eyewear VIERA Touch Pad Controller Keyboard Audio devices Using USB devices Enjoy recording and playback the digital TV program...

Page 3: ... AVC Video that was encoded by a consumer engaged in a personal and non commercial activity and or was obtained from a video provider licensed to provide AVC Video No license is granted or shall be implied for any other use Additional information may be obtained from MPEG LA LLC See http www mpegla com Rovi Corporation and or its subsidiaries and related affiliates are not in any way liable for th...

Page 4: ...truction shall be connected to a mains socket outlet with a protective earthing connection IMPORTANT THE MOULDED MAINS PLUG FOR YOUR SAFETY PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING TEXT CAREFULLY This TV is supplied with a moulded three pin mains plug for your safety and convenience A 10 amp fuse is fitted in this mains plug Shall the fuse need to be replaced please ensure that the replacement fuse has a rating ...

Page 5: ...product at all times Small object This product contains possibly dangerous parts that can be breathed in or swallowed by young children accidentally Keep the dangerous parts out of reach of young children Do not allow children to handle SD Card As with any small object the SD Card could be swallowed by young children Please remove SD Card immediately after use and store out of reach of young child...

Page 6: ...built in wireless LAN to connect to any wireless network SSID for which you do not have usage rights Such networks may be listed as a result of searches However using them may be regarded as illegal access SSID is a name for identifying a particular wireless network for transmission Do not subject the built in wireless LAN to high temperatures direct sunlight or moisture Data transmitted and recei...

Page 7: ...ll together Take care not to throw them away unintentionally This product contains possibly dangerous parts such as plastic bags that can be breathed in or swallowed by young children accidentally Keep these parts out of reach of young children Optional accessories Please contact your local Panasonic dealer to purchase the recommended optional accessories For additional details please read the man...

Page 8: ...nstaller will void your warranty Carefully read the instructions accompanying optional accessories and be absolutely sure to take steps to prevent the TV from falling off Handle the TV carefully during installation since subjecting it to impact or other forces may cause product damage Take care when fixing wall brackets to the wall Always ensure that there are no electrical cables or pipes in the ...

Page 9: ...may fall over and personal injury may result Two or more people are required to install and remove the TV If two or more people are not present the TV may be dropped and personal injury may result When removing the pedestal from the TV do not remove the pedestal by the methods other than the specified procedure p 10 Otherwise the TV and or pedestal may fall over and become damaged and personal inj...

Page 10: ...ole for pedestal installation Arrow mark TX P50VT50B TX P55VT50B TX P65VT50B Removing the pedestal from the TV Be sure to remove the pedestal in the following way when using the wall hanging bracket or repacking the TV 1 Remove the assembly screws TX P50VT50B TX P55VT50B TX P65VT50B from the TV 2 Pull out the pedestal from the TV 3 Remove the assembly screw from the cover 4 Remove the assembly scr...

Page 11: ... for the selection navigation and operation of various functions 10 Sound Mute Switches sound mute on or off 11 Teletext p 31 Switches to teletext mode 12 Volume Up Down 13 Numeric buttons Changes channel and teletext pages Sets characters When in Standby mode switches TV on press for about 1 second 14 Surround p 47 Switches surround sound setting 15 Light Lights the buttons for about 5 seconds ex...

Page 12: ...On screen remote control VIERA TOOLS Same function of the remote control button 5 p 11 On screen remote control Press and hold to display the remote control GUI Graphical User Interface Press again to move the position of GUI To change the page of GUI slide your finger to the left right on the touch pad 6 Volume Up Down Same function of the remote control button 12 p 11 7 Option Menu 8 Return Same...

Page 13: ... Touch Recording 1 Function select Volume Contrast Brightness Colour Sharpness Tint NTSC signal Bass Treble Balance Auto Setup p 56 57 Music or Speech mode in the Sound Menu 2 Channel Up Down Value change when using the F button Switching the TV on press either button for about 1 second when in Standby mode 3 Changes the input mode 4 Mains power On Off switch Use to switch the mains power If you t...

Page 14: ...or special applications used by authorized service dealers 12 AV2 COMPONENT VIDEO p 105 Connections Mains lead satellite dish and aerial DVB Analogue AC 220 240 V 50 60 Hz Mains lead RF cable Mains lead Push until both side tabs click Make sure that the mains lead is securely fixed To remove from the TV tabs Press both tabs and pull on mains connector to release freesat Other Sat Satellite Satelli...

Page 15: ...l RF cable RF Cable Supplied with this TV Aerial input terminal RF Cable Cable Note Connect to the TV s AV1 for a DVD Recorder VCR supporting Q Link p 99 Q Link and VIERA Link connection p 97 98 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 occu...

Page 16: ...ielded Use the Unshielded Twist Pair UTP LAN cable Ferrite core Large size supplied Installing the Ferrite core Pull back the tabs in two places Wind the cable twice Close Wireless connection Internet environment Access point Built in wireless LAN Using clamper Clamper Standard accessory Attach the clamper Bundle the cables hole Insert the clamper in a hole hooks Set the tip in the hooks To remove...

Page 17: ...ll take up to 5 minutes 0 100 6 7 8 100 100 ETV BBC TES 2 BBC TES 3 9 100 BBC FOUR 10 100 CBBC Channel 11 100 CBeebies 100 Searching Satellite Auto Setup Satellite Astra1 Progress This will take up to 30 minutes No Channel Name Type Free TV Free TV Free TV Free TV Free TV Free TV Quality Free TV 11 Pay TV 0 Radio 0 CH 5 69 62 62 62 100 100 CBBC Channel BBC Radio Wales E4 100 62 100 Cartoon Nwk CH2...

Page 18: ...ceeded The test is successful and the TV is connected to the network failed Check the settings and connections And then select Retry Acquire IP Address Auto Manual select access Automatically setup is done and the test of the network connection starts To set manually select Manual and set each item For details p 91 2 Go to the next step Press twice Wireless Access points found automatically are li...

Page 19: ... the access point until its light flashes 2 When the light is flashing select Connect on TV If you are unsure please check the instruction manual of the access point WPS Push button Connect Ensure that your access point supports WPS for this setup WPS Wi Fi Protected Setup If the connection has failed check the settings and positions of your access point And then follow the on screen instructions ...

Page 20: ...ect Home Select Home viewing environment to use in your home environment Please select your viewing environment Home Shop select set Shop viewing environment for shop display only Shop viewing environment is the demonstration mode to explain main features of this TV Select Home viewing environment to use in your home environment You can return to viewing environment selection screen at the stage o...

Page 21: ...rom VIERA Connect To set the VIERA Connect introduction banner display off VIERA Connect Banner p 50 Setup Help menu Items in Setup Help may change without notice Customize HomeScreen Changes the position of each services on VIERA Connect home screen My Account Confirms or removes the account information of the TV you entered on VIERA Connect Lock Sets to restrict access to some services Restricti...

Page 22: ...modes vary depending on the selected country and stored channels p 17 3 Select a channel up down or freesat channel position numbers run in the ranges 100 999 and 0100 0999 To select a three or four digit channel position number e g 0246 DVB and Other Sat Satellite channel position numbers run from 1 onwards Analogue channel position numbers run in the ranges 0 99 To select a more than two digit c...

Page 23: ...e available This function can aid visually impaired viewers by adding an additional audio track to describe events on screen For settings p 48 STTL Subtitle service available TEXT Teletext service available Multi Audio Multiple audio available Stereo Mono NICAM Audio mode 1 90 Off Timer remaining time For settings p 24 To confirm another tuned channel name To watch the channel listed in the banner...

Page 24: ... available This setting is not memorised and it will return to the default setting once you exit the current programme Sub Channel Other Sat Satellite Selects the multifeed programme sub channel if available Subtitle Language except Analogue Selects the language in which subtitles should appear if available This setting is not memorised and it will return to the default setting once you exit the c...

Page 25: ... Displays a 16 9 letterbox or 4 3 image without distortion 14 9 Zoom2 Displays the image at the standard 14 9 without distortion Displays a 16 9 letterbox anamorphic image full screen without distortion 4 3 Zoom3 Displays the image at the standard 4 3 without distortion Displays a 2 35 1 letterbox anamorphic image full screen without distortion At 16 9 displays the image at its maximum with slight...

Page 26: ...he Battersbys 1 BBC ONE BBC 2W BBC NEWS BBCi BBC THRE BBC FOUR BBC Radio BBC ONE 101 102 103 104 105 106 107 Coronation Street Time TV Guide Wed 26 Oct 2011 10 46 Wed 26 Oct 2011 Search All Channels Also in Example 2 4 5 6 1 3 There might be some programmes displayed as greyed out in TV Guide These are the Off Air programmes non running programmes 1 Current date and time 2 TV Guide time 3 Channel ...

Page 27: ... 1 Select the mode p 22 2 View TV Guide Das Erste DIY SOS Holiday News 19 30 20 00 20 30 21 00 21 30 The Bill Good bye Hot Wars Holiday Program Pepsi Char Emmerdal 10 O clock News BBC Coast Spring watch Panorama News Pop Idol I m A Celebrity Sports 15 To 1 Rugby D D D D D D D BBC ONE 20 00 20 30 DIY SOS We open in the Battersbys 1 BBC ONE BBC THREE E4 BBC FOUR BBC 2W BBCi BBC Radi 1 7 14 70 72 105...

Page 28: ...s 2 Set characters maximum 19 characters 3 Start Search green All the programme titles including the word you set will be listed Searching without any characters will list all programmes including current programmes select access select set To use numeric buttons Characters table for numeric buttons p 114 Timer Programming freesat or DVB The Timer Programming menu allows you to choose programmes t...

Page 29: ...gramme start and end times are changed by the broadcaster the timer programming event will follow the change A Split Programme programming is a Guide link programming which is interrupted by one or more other programmes Note that Guide link programming including Split Programme programming only works reliably if correct information is received from broadcasters Timer Programming screen 7 BBC ONE D...

Page 30: ...llite Channels p 62 1 Select Other Sat Satellite p 22 2 Display the Channel List Example Example 2 freesatHome 3 freesatSSU 4 Brit Shorts 5 HINRG LOWNRG 6 WELL Class 7 GROOVE 8 All Other Sat Channels 2 freesatHome 3 freesatSSU 4 Brit Shorts 5 HINRG LOWNRG 6 WELL Class 7 GROOVE 8 Satellite Channel List 3 Select the channel select watch To return to TV or ...

Page 31: ... Switch to Teletext 17 51 28 Feb Example How to operate services In all cases it is possible to navigate the pages using buttons on the remote 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 Select go Symbol Back key Coloured characters When options with numbers are disp...

Page 32: ...tuated at the bottom of the screen Each of these numbers can be altered and stored in the TV s memory Store frequently viewed pages p 33 To change mode Teletext p 50 1 Switch to Teletext Displays the index page content varies depending on the broadcasters 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 TELETEXT INFORMATION 17 51 28 Feb Time date Sub page number Colour bar Current page number 2 Select the page or up down or ...

Page 33: ...r press and hold Coloured button you want to change View sub page View sub page Only when Teletext is more than one page Appears at top of the screen The number of sub pages varies depending on the broadcasters up to 79 pages It may take some time for searching during which time you can watch TV To view specific sub page blue Enter the 4 digit number Example P6 Watch TV while waiting for update Vi...

Page 34: ...using the AV button on the remote control or the TV except SD Card USB Press the button repeatedly until the desired input is selected To switch between COMPONENT and VIDEO in AV2 move the indicator by pressing left and right cursor button SD Card USB Switches to Media Player Using Media Player p 78 You can label or skip each input mode except SD Card USB Input Labels p 50 Skipped inputs will not ...

Page 35: ...rapidly forward DVD video content Search forward Pause Pause Resume DVD Press and hold to play at slow speed Direct TV Rec p 99 101 One Touch Recording p 76 How to change the code Each type of the Panasonic equipment has its own remote control code Change the code according to the equipment you want to operate Press and hold Standby On Off switch during the following operations Enter the appropria...

Page 36: ...heart problems or have any other existing medical conditions Please stop using the 3D Eyewear immediately if you feel tired are not feeling well or experience any other uncomfortable sensation When you set the effect by using 3D Adjustment take into account that the vision of 3D images varies among different individuals Take an appropriate break after viewing a 3D movie Take a break of between 30 ...

Page 37: ...upplied 3D Eyewear or Panasonic 3D Eyewear that has this logo and supports Bluetooth wireless technology Full HD 3D Glasses logo indicates products that are compatible with the active shutter 3D glasses technology standards licensed by the Full HD 3D Glasses Initiative The RF mark on the logo means the wireless system Bluetooth wireless technology and you can use the 3D Eyewear and the TV that hav...

Page 38: ...n alternately Under registering Flashes green once every 2 seconds Under reconnecting to the TV Lights green for 3 seconds Registering or reconnecting is successfully completed Flashes red 3 times Automatically power off Registering or connecting fails or connection is lost Flashes red once every 2 seconds when in use 3D mode is selected Flashes red twice every 4 seconds when in use 2D mode is sel...

Page 39: ...rom step 1 Replacing the battery When the battery is running low the indicator lamp flashes 5 times on turning the 3D Eyewear on In this case early battery replacement is recommended Dispose of the old batteries as non burnable rubbish or in line with the waste disposal regulations in your local area 1 Loosen the screw and remove the cover using with a precision Phillips No 0 plus screwdriver The ...

Page 40: ... Select No if you do not want to display this message again Turn off the 3D Eyewear after using it Note The 3D image or 3D effect may not be available in the following conditions Multi window p 71 is active VIERA Connect home screen p 21 is displayed Ext Rec or LT1 LT2 of Timer Programming p 64 is in progress LT1 LT2 of One Touch Recording p 76 is in progress Direct TV Recording p 99 101 is in pro...

Page 41: ...nto 3D Please note the 3D images appear slightly different from the originals Using this function for profit making purposes or publically showing images converted from 2D to 3D in places such as shops or hotels etc may infringe on the rights of the copyright holder protected under copyright law Table of images that can be seen for each 3D Mode Selection Manual and the source image format If the p...

Page 42: ... and press the BACK RETURN button to go to Effect setting Effect Adjusts the 3D depth according to the contents or to your preference Picture Sequence Select Reverse if you feel that the sense of depth is unusual except in 2D 3D mode Normal Reverse Edge Smoother Set to On if you feel the contoured parts of an image are not smooth enough except in 2D 3D mode Off On 3D Detection Automatically detect...

Page 43: ... or music data on it and insert it into the SD Card slot or USB port properly Using Media Player p 78 1 Display icons of the feature 2 Select a feature VIERA Link select access To return to TV or Follow the operations of each feature VIERA Link p 102 Photo p 80 Video p 83 Recorded TV p 84 Music p 87 Media Server p 94 When two or more available devices are connected a selection screen will be displ...

Page 44: ...return to TV at any time To return to the previous screen To change menu pages up down Enter characters by free input menu You can enter names or numbers freely for some items 1 2 abc 3 def 4 ghi 5 jkl 6 mno 7 pqrs 8 tuv 9 wxyz 0 A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z _ User input Name Set characters one by one St...

Page 45: ...ivid Colour Colour Remaster C A T S P NR and 3D COMB can be adjusted and stored for each input Additionally you can adjust and setup the detailed settings when Advance isfccc in the Setup Menu is set to On p 51 You can set Viewing Mode in 2D and 3D mode for each THX modes are used to mirror the picture settings used by professional filmmakers faithfully reproducing the image quality of THX Certifi...

Page 46: ...of multi window VIERA Connect or when Viewing Mode is set to Game 3D Refresh Rate Reduces juddering and flicker noises of the 3D images when using the 3D Eyewear Auto 100Hz 120Hz 100Hz If light appears to flicker under fluorescents or dimmers of 50 Hz 120Hz If light appears to flicker under fluorescents or dimmers of 60 Hz Side Panel Adjusts the brightness of the side panel Off Low Mid High The re...

Page 47: ...ProSurround V Audio Provides a dynamic enhancer of width to simulate improved spatial effects V Audio Surround Provides a dynamic enhancer of width and depth to simulate improved spatial effects V Audio ProSurround Provides a more progressive enhancer and reverberation to simulate improved spatial effects Switching is also possible by the SURROUND button on the remote control p 11 Auto Gain Contro...

Page 48: ...B mode Headphones Set to On to activate the description sound track from headphones Off On For DVB mode Reset to Defaults Press the OK button to reset the current Sound Mode Balance Headphone Volume and Surround to the default settings Network Connection Test Network Connection Wireless Network Settings IP DNS Settings Sets the network setting to use in your network environment p 91 Network Link S...

Page 49: ...tomatically adjusts the picture settings according to the received HDMI content via HDMI cable Off Auto This function is available if the connected equipment supports HDMI Content Type The content type information will be displayed for several seconds when this function works AV1 out Chooses the signal to be transmitted from the TV to Q Link TV AV2 Monitor Monitor Image displayed on screen Compone...

Page 50: ...tings Preferred Subtitle Type Selects the preferred subtitle type Standard Hard of Hearing Hard of Hearing provides aids in understanding and enjoyment with digital channel subtitles depending on the broadcaster Preferred Subtitles 1 2 in Language are given priority Teletext Analogue teletext display mode FASTEXT List p 31 Teletext Character Set Selects teletext language font West East1 East2 West...

Page 51: ...nterface Sets for watching encrypted channels etc p 69 System Update Downloads new software to this TV p 70 Software Licence Displays the software licence information System Information Displays the system information of this TV Device Information Displays the device information of this TV Other Settings Power on Preference Automatically selects the input when the TV is turned on TV AV Set to TV t...

Page 52: ...up Network Connection Wired Access Wireless Network Settings IP DNS Settings Connection Test Software Update Network Link Settings Access Access Access Access On Network Status New Software Message Access p 90 93 1 2 Mode Music Bass Treble Balance Headphone Volume Surround Equaliser Auto Gain Control Volume Correction Speaker Distance to Wall Over 30cm Off Off Access 2 2 Preferred Multi Audio Engl...

Page 53: ...d 26 Oct Wed 26 Oct Thu 27 Oct TIMER TIMER p 64 Access Timer Programming Off Timer Auto Standby Off Off p 48 VIERA Link TV On On No reminder Access HDMI Content Detection AV1 out Standby Power Save Intelligent Auto Standby Q Link Download Link Settings Off On p 49 0 100 Sending Preset Data Please wait Remote control unavailable p 49 1 2 TV Guide Settings Access Access Access Access Access Access A...

Page 54: ...ites Edit Access Access Channel List Auto Setup Channel Sorting by Region Manual Tuning Update Channel List New Channel Message Signal Condition On DVB Tuning Menu Access Access Access Access Access For DVB p 57 61 Channel List Access Auto Setup Manual Tuning Analogue Tuning Menu Access Access For Analogue p 57 61 Favourites Edit Access Access Channel List Regional Channel Edit Auto Setup freesat ...

Page 55: ...fect p 50 AV1 AV2 HDMI1 HDMI2 HDMI3 DVD AV2 HDMI1 HDMI2 HDMI3 HDMI4 freesat HDMI4 freesat Satellite Satellite 1 2 Input Labels 2 2 DVB Analogue Other Sat DVB Analogue Other Sat Input Labels p 50 10773 Other Satellite Manual Tuning Polarisation Horizontal Transponder Frequency Symbol Rate Ksym s Auto Start Scan p 63 0 100 1 2 3 10 10 BBC 1 East W BBC 1 Cl BBC HD 10 4 10 6945 Astra2 Eurobird Other S...

Page 56: ...ode 4 Select Auto Setup Auto Setup Access freesat Tuning Menu select access 5 Start Auto Setup Settings are made automatically freesat Auto Setup All freesat tuning data will be erased 10 10 0 0 8 2 1 freesat Auto Setup Signal Quality Searching Signal Strength TV Channels Found Radio Channels Found Data Channels Found Channels found creating channel list 6 Enter your postcode Enter Postcode for lo...

Page 57: ...inutes CH Channel Name Type Free TV Free TV Free TV Free TV Quality Free TV 4 Pay TV 0 Data 0 Radio 0 Searching Example Analogue Analogue Auto Setup All analogue tuning data will be erased 29 30 CH 21 68 CH Channel Name Analogue Auto Setup Scan This will take about 3 minutes Analogue 2 Searching The analogue settings are downloaded to a Q Link compatible equipment connected to the TV in Analogue m...

Page 58: ...nnel 2 Add it to the Favourites list 1 BBC One Wales 7 BBC THREE 14 E4 CBBC Channel 70 72 Cartoon Nwk 105 719 720 BBCi BBC Radio Wales BBC Radio Cymru freesat Favourites Editor freesat Channels Favourites 1 BBC One Wales 7 BBC THREE 14 E4 CBBC Channel 70 72 Cartoon Nwk 105 719 720 BBCi BBC Radio Wales BBC Radio Cymru 1 BBC One Wales freesat Favourites Editor freesat Channels Favourites 1 BBC One W...

Page 59: ...hannel DVB Analogue You can retune channels or make your favourite channel lists skip unwanted channels etc 1 Select the mode p 22 2 Display the menu and select Setup Setup select access 3 Select DVB Tuning Menu or Analogue Tuning Menu DVB Tuning Menu Analogue Tuning Menu Access Access select access 4 Select one of the following functions Favourites Edit Access Access Channel List Auto Setup Chann...

Page 60: ...position number logical channel number DVB Example Analogue 1 CH23 SC1 ITV 23 35 All Analogue Channels Channel position Channel name Enter the new position number Store green green To retune each channel Manual Tuning p 61 only for the revealed channels red To rename the channel name Analogue Set characters maximum 5 characters Store blue Edit channel name Name To use numeric buttons p 114 select ...

Page 61: ... select store Update DVB channel automatically Update Channel List You can add new channels delete removed channels update channel name and position automatically to the channel list Example CH 21 68 DVB Update Channel List Progress This will take about 3 minutes CH Channel Name Type Quality The channel list is updated while keeping your settings in Favourites Edit Channel List Child Lock etc Depe...

Page 62: ...satellites are Astra2 Eurobird Astra1 and Hotbird If you want to tune from all available satellites select Any Satellite 2 Check the signal condition and the message Astra2 Eurobird 0 0 10 10 Other Satellite Auto Setup Satellite Selection freesat and other channels Satellite Selection Signal Quality Signal Strength Signal Lock Locked Other Satellite Auto Setup All Other Satellite tuning data will ...

Page 63: ...nuous block of channels to the list at once blue yellow make the block add As for the other operations refer to List favourite DVB channels p 59 Create the channel list of Other Sat Satellite Channel List Create your channel list of Other Sat Satellite for viewing from all the found channels to exclude the duplicated channels or to reduce the number of channels And then you can select your desired...

Page 64: ... of the recorder For preparations of a recorder read the manual of the recorder For more information of the USB HDD SD Card Recording p 74 110 Recording to the external equipment via SCART is always in standard definition composite video even if the original programme is in high definition 1 Select the tuner you want to use p 22 2 Display the menu and select Timer Timer select access 3 Select Time...

Page 65: ... correct information is received from broadcasters To edit a timer programming event Select the event To change a timer programming event Correct as necessary p 64 To delete a timer programming event red To record with subtitles if available yellow Each time pressed auto off To cancel a timer programming event temporarily blue Each time pressed cancel stop cancelling To unlock the tuner and stop r...

Page 66: ... lock items will appear freesat Adult Channels Select Hide to hide channels of the adult genre in TV Guide and Channel List All the Timer Programming events of the adult genre will be cancelled freesat Players Locks freesat content supplied through the internet Unlock With this setting selected you will not be required to enter your 4 digit child lock PIN when viewing freesat Player content This i...

Page 67: ...tup Setup select access 2 Select System Menu System Menu Access select access 3 Select Shipping Condition System Menu Shipping Condition Access select access Restore Settings Shipping Condition 1 Check the message and initialise 2 Follow the on screen instructions Shipping Condition All tuning data will be erased Are you sure Are you sure 1 Confirm 2 Confirm 3 Start Shipping Condition Reset to Fac...

Page 68: ...the PIN number twice at first setting Make a note of the PIN number in case you forget it The PIN number cannot be reset 2 Select the item NAME HOUSE NO POSTCODE and set characters PIN NAME HOUSE NO POSTCODE Owner ID Data Entry select access User input NAME select set Return to select other items Select the next item and repeat the operations To use numeric buttons p 114 3 Exit the menu To check t...

Page 69: ...ot CI module Rear of the TV Insert the CI module optional The features that appear on screen are dependent on the contents of the selected CI module Follow the instructions that came with 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 more details read the manual of the CI module or check with ...

Page 70: ...Automatically performs a search in standby and downloads an update if any software updates are available The automatic updating is performed at night under the following conditions Standby TV turned off with the remote control Recording of Timer Programming Direct TV Recording or One Touch Recording is not in progress If System Update is performed the software will be updated it may change TV func...

Page 71: ...ndow red To change the input mode or channel of sub screen 1 Swap sub screen for main screen blue 2 Change the input mode or channel by the remote control p 22 34 3 Swap again blue AV1 1 DVB PandP Swap EXIT PandP Swap EXIT Colour bar Note Each input mode can only be displayed either on main screen or sub screen The sound comes from only the main screen in multi window You cannot change the aspect ...

Page 72: ... select adjust access store Colour Management and More Detailed Adjustment are available when Viewing Mode in the Picture Menu is set to Professional1 or Professional2 Menu Item Adjustments Configurations alternatives Picture Colour Gamut Reproduces image colour precisely according to the colour gamut standards Remaster Rec 709 SMPTE C EBU Remaster Displays deep colours by expanding the colour gam...

Page 73: ...he gain of gamma for selected signal level Reset to Defaults Press the OK button to reset to the default detailed Gamma Reset to Defaults Press the OK button to reset to the default Gamma Lock the picture setting Lock Settings White Balance and Gamma can be locked for each Viewing Mode and each input Additionally Contrast Brightness Colour Sharpness Tint Colour Gamut Colour Management and Reset to...

Page 74: ...n your PC Special operations or tools may be necessary to format on your PC For details read the manual of the USB HDD The data recorded on the USB HDD SD Card with this TV can only be played back on this TV You cannot play back its contents with another TV including the TV of the same model number or any equipment Do not turn the TV off pull out the mains plug or remove the USB HDD SD Card during...

Page 75: ...d For the information of the highlighted device 2 Caution and confirmation of using USB HDD Select Yes to proceed The data recorded to the USB HDD with this TV can only be played back on this TV You cannot playback it with other TV including the TV of the same model number or any PCs If your TV is repaired due to a malfunction the USB HDD may not be available with your repaired TV Continue USB HDD...

Page 76: ...D Card is inserted correctly p 74 Ensure the write protection switch is unlocked Check your SD Card is suitable for recording p 110 One touch direct TV recording What you see is What you record One Touch Recording Records the current programme in the USB HDD or the SD Card immediately Confirm the code of the remote control is 73 p 35 Select the maximum recording time 30 60 90 120 180 minutes Recor...

Page 77: ...displayed To operate Rewind LIVE TV To pause To search backward up to 90 minutes After pausing or searching backward the following buttons are available to operate Search backward Playback Pause Return to the current programme Search forward Search backward forward Pause Playback Playback Return to the current programme To stop Rewind LIVE TV Rewind LIVE TV Recording Setup Off Auto select Off If y...

Page 78: ...date on which the recording was made by the recording equipment The file without record of the date is shown The picture may not appear correctly on this TV depending on the recording equipment used Display may take some time when there are many files and folders Partly degraded files might be displayed at a reduced resolution Picture setting may not work depending on the conditions The folder and...

Page 79: ...e information of the highlighted content 1 48 p1010001 JPG 23 10 2011 1600X1200 File name Date Size File number Total file number Note You can also access each mode directly by using VIERA TOOLS p 43 Recorded TV is available for contents recorded with this TV on the USB HDD SD Card Select the appropriate device and content for playing back each file You can use the following buttons during playbac...

Page 80: ...s photo Slideshow Stop return to thumbnail To the next photo To rotate 90 blue Slideshow Slideshow completes when all photos are viewed within the current thumbnail 1 Select the file from the thumbnail of photos for the first view 2 Start Slideshow red To display hide the operation guide To pause return to Single view To return to thumbnail To change the back ground music Photo Settings p 81 To so...

Page 81: ...otos Select Info View Option Menu SD Card red You can only select photos of the same recorded date and same pixels You may not be able to view the created 3D photo properly if you select the photos for L and R oppositely 4 Create the 3D photo If your selected photos are not suitable for the 3D photo the error message will be displayed and will return to the photo selection screen step 3 To save th...

Page 82: ... available when Frame is set to Collage Drift Gallery or Cinema or when Transition Effect is set to Motion Depending on the photo size it may not be fully enlarged to fill the screen e g portrait style picture Burst Playback Selects whether to display burst photos in a fast paced slideshow mode Off On This function is not available when Frame is set to Drift Gallery or Cinema or when Transition Ef...

Page 83: ...een is displayed to select whether to start from where you stopped last time or from the beginning Playback from the selected scene in the title SD Video or AVCHD Playback of the selected scene will start to the end of the title 1 Select the title 2 Select the scene 3 Start playback select access red Note The structure of titles and scenes may vary depending on the digital video camera used To rep...

Page 84: ...tton Aspect change may not work depending on the content Only available during playback Repeat Playback repeat within the title or selected file depending on the content Off On Title Selects from a group of titles if available Recorded TV mode For SD Card exclusive USB HDD Contents list of the selected device will be displayed For the SD Card unlock the write protection switch on the left side of ...

Page 85: ...ss the OK button to display the grouped contents To exclude only the specific content from the group tick it and then select Exclude from Group To exclude several contents at once tick all the desired contents Change Protect Status Select the content to protect from deletion and then select Change Protect Status Perform the same way to cancel the protection To change the status of several contents...

Page 86: ...lect Drive Select Option Menu Create Group Release Group Drive Select Contents Select Change Protect Status select access 3 Select the device to access USB HDD1 USB Flash Drive Select USB HDD1 EXIT Select RETURN Access SD Card select access If you select the device to play back photos videos or music change to the appropriate content To change the content select Contents Select access Audio output...

Page 87: ...t the folder 2 Select the file 3 Start playback select access red How to operate in the playback Example Playback My Song_9 My Favourite My Music_1 00 02 43 00 05 44 EXIT RETURN Operation guide To display hide the operation guide To operate the playback Rewind Pause Playback Stop Fast forward To the previous track red To the next track green To return to thumbnail Music Setup Setup the setting for...

Page 88: ...Media server visit the website of TwonkyMedia Additional fees may be charged to obtain server software Note For more information about the server software please consult each software company When server software for the media server is installed on the PC the data may be at risk of being accessed by other people Please take care of the settings and connections under the network circumstances at t...

Page 89: ... broadcast prohibits the output of video and audio VIERA Connect VIERA Connect is a gateway to the internet services unique to Panasonic VIERA Connect allows you to access some specific websites supported by Panasonic and enjoy internet contents such as videos games EPG communication tools etc from VIERA Connect home screen To enable this function connect this TV to a broadband network environment...

Page 90: ...settings for the equipment on this TV Read the manual of the equipment If your modem has no broadband router functions use a broadband router If your modem has broadband router functions but there are no vacant ports use a hub Ensure that the broadband routers and hubs are compatible with 10BASE T 100BASE TX If you use the equipment compatible only with 100BASE TX category 5 LAN cables are require...

Page 91: ...Enables to share the TV programme or contents of this TV with the network equipment DLNA Certified VIERA smartphone etc Off On Registration Type Selects whether to restrict the access to this TV for each equipment on the home network Auto Manual Auto All the available equipment on the home network are accessible maximum 16 equipment Manual Sets the restrictions for each equipment in the Remote Dev...

Page 92: ...g same IP address Check gateway connection Check server connection for VIERA Connect Connection Test succeeded The test is successful and the TV is connected to the network failed Check the settings and connections And then try again Wireless connection settings This setting is for the wireless network connection Confirm the encryption key settings and positions of your access point before startin...

Page 93: ...address Check gateway connection Check server connection for VIERA Connect Connection Test succeeded The test is successful and the TV is connected to the network failed Check the settings and connections And then try again If you continue to have difficulty please contact your internet service provider WPS PIN Enter the PIN code to the access point and then select Connect Please register the foll...

Page 94: ...12 02 09 19 58 P000135 P000180 P000214 P000251 P000276 P000293 V100025 V100042 M10054 M10078 3648x2736 JPEG Info Select Size Media Server Format EXIT RETURN View Slideshow Option Menu select access Depending on the condition of media server you may need to select the folder before selecting the file To display the information of the highlighted file Note Non playable files are also listed but cann...

Page 95: ...se Playback Stop Fast forward To the previous track red To the next track green To return to list For DIGA Recorder Control the DIGA Recorder The screen of the DIGA Recorder will be displayed You can control the functions of the DIGA Recorder with this TV remote control according to the operation guide Example Delete Title Select Liberty TV FR Journal Télévisé Météo WDR aktuell WDR aktuell 19 08 W...

Page 96: ...the font type to display subtitles correctly if available Only available during playback Subtitle Language Selects the language in which subtitles should appear if available Only available during playback Aspect Change Aspect1 Displays the content enlarged without distortion Aspect2 Displays the content full screen Original Displays the content original size You can also change the aspect using th...

Page 97: ... HD Video Camera LUMIX Camera with VIERA Link function Analogue channel download Easy playback Power on link Power off link Reduce unnecessary power consumption in Standby 3 3 Auto standby for unnecessary equipment 3 3 Pause Live TV programme 3 4 Direct TV Recording 3 Control the menu of the connected equipment by VIERA remote control 1 1 1 Speaker control Connection DIGA Recorder DVD Player Blu r...

Page 98: ...ment supporting VIERA Link to the TV s AV1 terminal and set AV1 out to Monitor in the Setup Menu p 49 Use the optical digital audio cable or SCART cable for audio output from the TV 1 Available with the equipment which has HDAVI Control 2 or later function 2 Available with the equipment which has HDAVI Control 3 or later function 3 Available with the equipment which has HDAVI Control 4 or later fu...

Page 99: ...s Picture source Mode Recording from Analogue TV TV monitor out AV Recorder s tuner freesat DVB Other Sat Satellite USB HDD SD Card for recording is not connected TV TV monitor out AV watching recorder s tuner AV Recorder s tuner AV watching recorder s external input AV Recorder s external input AV watching TV s external input AV TV monitor out When Direct TV Recording is performed the recorder is...

Page 100: ...ipment Read the manual of the equipment For optimal recording the settings of the recorder may need to be changed For details read the manual of the recorder Download Analogue channel setting Analogue channel download see below Set VIERA Link to On in the Setup Menu VIERA Link p 49 Set up the TV After connection turn the equipment on and then switch the TV on Select the input mode from HDMI1 HDMI2...

Page 101: ...ly depending on the connected equipment If required set to Off Direct TV Recording What you see is What you record Direct TV Rec Records the current programme in the DIGA Recorder immediately If you connect a variety of recorders including other manufacturers recorders at the same time connect the DIGA Recorder to the TV s lower HDMI terminal number For example if you use HDMI1 and HDMI2 for two r...

Page 102: ...ded on HDD from where it was paused If the paused TV picture disappears after a few minutes press OPTION button to restore the pause picture Follow the operation guide to operate Pause Live TV function To operate Pause Live TV Search backward Playback Stop If you stop playback the recorded programme will be deleted from HDD Search forward Pause Operations may vary depending on the recorder In this...

Page 103: ...ide If other manufacturers equipment is accessed Setup Contents Selection menu may be displayed Available VIERA remote control buttons depend on the connected equipment Note Some operations may not be available depending on the equipment In this case use its own remote control to operate the equipment If multiple recorders or players are connected VIERA Link Menu Pause Live TV Direct TV Rec VIERA ...

Page 104: ...V speakers is mute When the equipment is turned off TV speakers will be active TV TV speakers are active Multi channel sound If you want to enjoy the multi channel sound e g Dolby Digital 5 1ch via an Amplifier connect it with HDMI cable and Optical digital audio cable p 98 and then select Home Cinema If your Amplifier has HDAVI Control 5 function you only need to connect it with HDMI cable to the...

Page 105: ...etup p 112 Rear of the TV AV2 COMPONENT VIDEO adaptor supplied AV2 COMPONENT VIDEO adaptor supplied To watch DVDs DVD Player Listening Viewing Ferrite core Middle size supplied Installing the Ferrite core Pull back the tabs in two places Close Camcorder Game equipment Viewing Listening Camcorder Game equipment USB devices USB cable USB HDD Communication Camera To listen with speakers Optical digit...

Page 106: ...VDs VCR DVD Recorder To watch 3D contents Blu ray Disc Player To watch cable broadcasts Cable TV box 2 To watch DVDs DVD Player To watch camcorder images Video camera To play games Game equipment To use amplifier with speaker system 3 To use network services 4 USB HDD Recording 5 Q Link VIERA Link with HDMI Direct TV Recording Recommended Connection 1 To connect the equipment the terminal adaptor ...

Page 107: ... 60i 50i HDMI1 HDMI2 HDMI3 HDMI4 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 Auto mode Auto mode determines the best aspect ratio to fill the screen using a four step process WSS Control signal through SCART HDMI terminal Letterbox detection or Justify to fill the screen This process may take several minutes depending on the darkness of the image Let...

Page 108: ...MOV mov qt DivX3 DivX4 DivX5 DivX6 H 264 BP MP HP Motion JPEG MPEG1 MPEG2 MPEG4 SP ASP AAC Dolby Digital Dolby Digital Plus DTS core HE AAC LPCM MPEG Audio MP3 This TV supports Motion JPEG recorded by Panasonic LUMIX Camera 1 This TV is not available for playing back Motion JPEG with the media server 1 Some products of before the year 2004 may not be available The compatibility with future product...

Page 109: ...SP ASP AAC HE AAC PS mpg mpeg vob vro H 264 2 MPEG1 MPEG2 VC 1 2 AAC 2 Dolby Digital Dolby Digital Plus 2 HE AAC 2 LPCM MPEG Audio MP3 2 2 This codec can be played back only in Media Player TS m2ts tp trp ts H 264 MPEG1 MPEG2 VC 1 3 AAC Dolby Digital Dolby Digital Plus DTS core 3 HE AAC MPEG Audio MP3 3 3 This codec can be played back only in Media Player Music Codec File extension Restrictions MP...

Page 110: ...u want to generate the new registration code you have to deregister the current registration code After playing DivX VOD content once the confirmation screen to deregister will be displayed in DivX VOD in the Setup Menu If you press the OK button on the confirmation screen the deregistration code will be generated and you will not be able to play any contents that you purchased using the current r...

Page 111: ...impact Insert the device in the correct direction Otherwise this can damage device or TV Electrical interference static electricity or erroneous operation may damage the data or device Back up the recorded data at regular intervals in case of deteriorated or damaged data or erratic operation of the TV Panasonic is not liable for any deterioration or damage of recorded data Recording time for the U...

Page 112: ...ra to the TV s USB ports directly Some USB devices or USB HUB may not be used with this TV You cannot connect any devices by using USB card reader You cannot use two or more same kind of USB devices simultaneously except USB Flash Memory or USB HDD Additional information for the devices may be on the following website http panasonic jp support global cs tv Bluetooth Setup You can use Bluetooth key...

Page 113: ...obal cs tv Some of the keys of gamepads correspond to the operation of the remote control Select Start 10 11 1 7 6 9 8 2 3 4 5 Example Remote Control Remote Control 1 Volume Up Down 7 VIERA TOOLS 2 Channel Up Down 8 EXIT 3 GUIDE 9 INPUT AV 4 OK 5 BACK RETURN 10 MENU 6 INTERNET 11 Cursor buttons Input signal that can be displayed COMPONENT Y PB PR from AV2 terminal HDMI Signal name COMPONENT HDMI 5...

Page 114: ...s table 1 _ 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 a b c 2 A B C Numeric buttons Numeric buttons Characters Characters SCART and HDMI terminal information AV1 SCART terminal RGB VIDEO Q Link Socket Earth 21 CVBS out video 19 CVBS earth 17 Red in 15 Red earth 13 Green in 11 Green earth 9 Blue in 7 Blue earth 5 Audio out L 3 ...

Page 115: ...d click Save changes if necessary Then select Choose media streaming options property window 3 In Name your media library text box enter a name that will identify your PC on VIERA On the Show devices drop bar select All networks to display all the available devices in the list VIERA Name stored in Network Link Settings p 91 will be displayed Select the VIERA Name and click Allowed so that VIERA ca...

Page 116: ...ent The dish needs to be pointing at Astra2 at 28 2 East and Eurobird1 at 28 5 East If the problem persists consult your freesat registered retailer or call Freesat UK Ltd on 08450 990 990 or visit www freesat co uk Neither image nor sound is produced Check the TV is turned on Check the mains lead is plugged into the TV and the socket outlet Check the TV is in AV mode Check the correct input mode ...

Page 117: ...ewear support Bluetooth wireless technology p 37 Ensure that 3D Mode Selection is set to 3D p 40 Some 3D image signals may not be automatically recognised as 3D images Set 3D Mode Selection Manual to match the picture format p 41 Use the 3D Eyewear within about 3 2 m from the TV The range may be shortened depending on the obstacles between the TV and the eyewear or the surrounding environment Regi...

Page 118: ...et outlet The fuse in the mains plug may have blown Replace it with one of an identical rating p 4 The TV goes into Standby mode Auto power standby function is activated p 13 The TV enters Standby mode about 30 minutes after analogue broadcasting ends The remote control does not work or is intermittent Are the batteries installed correctly p 8 Has the TV been switched on The batteries may be runni...

Page 119: ... The selected feature on VIERA TOOLS is not available Press the OK button to view the demonstration to explain how to use it Found new software version Press OK to start update may take over 40 mins or press EXIT to ignore and you can update when TV is in standby There is a new software available Invalid operation Please check settings and connections Check the Q Link or VIERA Link connection and ...

Page 120: ...update failed Please try again later Press EXIT to continue Perform System Update Search Now in System Update p 70 If this is still unsuccessful there may not be any new software available The device is not directly connected to the TV The device may not work correctly Please do not connect the device via a USB HUB This device will be formatted and all contents deleted Are you sure Once you format...

Page 121: ... This mode will work if you select Shop in Auto Setup p 20 Side by Side One of the types of 3D format available for broadcasts SPDIF A standard audio transfer file format Top and Bottom One of the types of 3D format available for broadcasts USB Universal Serial Bus An interface specification to connect devices VCR Video Cassette Recorder 24p Progressive images recorded at a rate of 24 frames per s...

Page 122: ...rademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG Inc and any use of such marks by Panasonic Corporation is under license Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners SDXC Logo is a trademark of SD 3C LLC AVCHD AVCHD 3D and AVCHD Progressive are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation DivX DivX Certified DivX Plus HD and associated logos are trademarks of Rovi Corporation ...

Page 123: ...e no more than our cost of physically performing source code distribution a complete machine readable copy of the corresponding source code covered under LGPL Contact Information cdrequest am linux jp Source code covered under LGPL is also freely available to you and any other member of the public via our website below http www am linux jp dl EUIDTV12 For the software categorized as 5 and 6 please...

Page 124: ... Menu Functions 44 51 Monaural Audio 24 Multi Audio 24 Music mode 87 N Network connections 90 Network Setup 90 93 New Channel Message 61 NICAM 47 NTSC 45 125 O Off Timer 24 48 One Touch Recording 76 Optional accessories 7 Other Sat Satellite Tuning Menu 62 Owner ID 19 68 P PAL 125 Pedestal 9 Photo mode 80 PIN number 19 66 68 Pixel Orbiter 46 Playing Time Display 51 P NR 45 Power and Timer LED 13 Q...

Page 125: ...Net TV only 36 0 Net With Pedestal 31 5 Net TV only 48 0 Net With Pedestal 42 5 Net TV only Sound Speaker Front speaker 8 train speakers 2 Woofer Φ 80 mm 1 Woofer Φ 100 mm 1 Audio output 18 W 4 W 4 W 10 W Headphones M3 3 5 mm stereo mini Jack 1 Receiving systems Band name Check the latest information on the available services at the following website http panasonic jp support global cs tv DVB S S2...

Page 126: ...R Satellite dish input Female F type 75 Ω Aerial input UHF VHF UHF Operating conditions Temperature 0 C 35 C Humidity 20 80 RH non condensing Connection terminals AV1 input output SCART Audio Video in Audio Video out RGB in Q Link AV2 input COMPONENT VIDEO VIDEO RCA PIN Type 1 1 0 V p p 75 Ω AUDIO L R RCA PIN Type 2 0 5 V rms Y 1 0 V p p including synchronisation PB PR 0 35 V p p HDMI 1 2 3 4 inpu...

Page 127: ...ic Viewing range Within 3 2 m from front surface of the TV Materials Main body Resin Lens section Liquid crystal glass Communication system 2 4 GHz band FH SS Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum Note Design and Specifications are subject to change without notice Mass and Dimensions shown are approximate This equipment complies with the EMC standards listed below EN55013 EN61000 3 2 EN61000 3 3 EN550...

Page 128: ...l Note for the battery symbol bottom two symbol examples This symbol might be used in combination with a chemical symbol In this case it complies with the requirement set by the Directive for the chemical involved Sales and Support Information Customer Communications Centre For customers within the UK 0844 844 3899 For customers within Ireland 01 289 8333 For further support on your product please...

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