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  • Page 1 TX-L42ET60Y TX-L47ET60Y TX-L50ET60Y TX-L55ET60Y e HELP English...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Watching my Home Screen • Information • How to use • Settings Basic • Basic connection • Selecting channel • Information banner • Option Menu • Subtitle • Off Timer • Last view External equipment • External connection • Watching external input • Operating with TV’s remote control • HDMI features • Terminal information • Valid input signals For best picture • Viewing Mode • Ambient Sensor...
  • Page 3 Teletext • Viewing Teletext • Teletext mode • Note • 3D Eyewear - Maintenance • Viewing 3D • 3D Mode Selection • 3D Settings • Source image format Tuning and editing channels • Setting menu • Favourites Edit • Channel List • Auto Setup • Manual Tuning • Update Channel List • New Channel Message • Signal Condition Internet service Internet content...
  • Page 4 • VIERA remote Settings • Network Link Settings • Software Update • New Software Message Home network DLNA • Information • Using DLNA Network connections • DLNA connection • Note Network settings • Network Connection • Custom - Wireless • Custom - Wired • Custom - Wireless Access Point • Network Status • VIERA remote Settings • Network Link Settings • Software Update • New Software Message...
  • Page 5 • Playing music • Music Setup DIGA Recorder • Controlling DIGA Recorder Technical information • Photo format • Video format • Music format Media Player Using Media Player • Information • Selecting device / mode Photo mode • Selecting file • Viewing photo • Sorting photos • Multi Shot 3D • Using slideshow Video mode • Selecting file • Watching video...
  • Page 6 • Video format • Music format Functions APPS List • Information • How to use • Settings VIERA Link “HDAVI Control™” • Summary of VIERA Link • Preparations • Easy playback • Power on Link • Power off Link • Standby Power Save • Intelligent Auto Standby • VIERA Link Control • Speaker Selection • Note Child Lock • Using Child Lock...
  • Page 7 Updating the TV Software • Information • Auto update • Manual update Setting characters • Using numeric buttons Keyboard / Gamepad • Keyboard • Gamepad Settings Setting menu • How to use Picture • Viewing Mode • Basic settings • Ambient Sensor • Noise reduction settings • Intelligent Frame Creation • 24p Smooth Film • Advanced Settings • Option Settings • Screen Settings...
  • Page 8 Network • Network Connection • Network Status • VIERA remote Settings • Network Link Settings • Other settings Timer • Off Timer • Time Zone • Auto Standby • No signal Power off Setup • Eco Navigation • USB Device Setup • Child Lock • Tuning Menu • Language • Display Settings • Common Interface • VIERA Link Settings • Data Service Application • System Menu • Other Settings...
  • Page 9 Maintenance • Care and Cleaning Information • Using Help menu Optional accessories • 3D Eyewear • Communication Camera • Wall-hanging bracket Licence • Licence Letters enclosed in a box indicate remote control buttons. Menu Letters in cyan indicate on-screen display items. References in this eHELP The images shown in this eHELP are for illustrative purposes only. ●...

  • Page 10: My Home Screen

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

  • Page 11: Settings

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

  • Page 13: Basic Connection

    Be sure to update the software when a software update notice is displayed ● on the TV screen. If the software is not updated, you will not be able to use my Home Screen. You can update the software later manually. Internet service Network settings Software Update...
  • Page 14 Terrestrial aerial or cable AV1 (SCART) terminal SCART cable – AV1 (SCART) adaptor (supplied) is necessary when connecting to the ■ DVD Recorder / VCR and Set top box HDMI terminal HDMI cable Set top box Satellite dish AV1 (SCART) terminal SCART cable –...

  • Page 15: Selecting Channel

    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. When using a SCART or HDMI cable, it is recommended to use fully wired ●...

  • Page 16: Information Banner

    ■ To select a channel using TV Guide 1. Display TV Guide with GUIDE 2. Select the current programme or channel with and press to access – The current programme is displayed on the top left of the screen. 3. Press to exit TV Guide Watching TV Guide...
  • Page 17 2) Select the category with and press to change Current time Features available / message meanings Sound mute is on signal: Poor quality TV signal Dolby Dolby D, HE-AAC: Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Digital or HE-AAC audio track Subtitle service available Teletext service available Multiple audio available Multiple video available...

  • Page 18: Option Menu

    To hide the banner ● EXIT Extra information (DVB) ● – Press again to hide the banner. To adjust banner timeout, set Banner Display Timeout. ● Settings Setup Display Settings Option Menu Confirm or change the current status. 1. Display Option Menu with OPTION...

  • Page 19: Subtitle

    Sub Channel Selects the multifeed programme - sub channel (if available). For DVB mode ● Subtitle Language Selects the language for subtitles (if available). For DVB mode ● Teletext Character Set Sets the teletext language font. Settings Setup Display Settings Teletext Language Selects between alternative languages for teletext (if available).

  • Page 20: Off Timer

    Off Timer Turn the TV Standby mode automatically after a fixed period. 1. Display the menu with MENU 2. Select Timer Off Timer with and press to access 3. Select the time in 15-minute increments with and press to set (minutes) To cancel, set to or turn the TV off.
  • Page 21 Fully wired HDMI compliant cable Recorder / Player / 3D compatible player / Set top box / Camcorder / Amplifier with speaker system = Note = For VIERA Link connections ● Functions VIERA Link “HDAVI Control™” Summary of VIERA Link Use HDMI2 for connecting an amplifier.
  • Page 22 You cannot connect any devices by using USB card reader. ● Additional information for the devices may be on the following website. ● (English only) http://panasonic.net/viera/support ■ To listen with speakers DIGITAL AUDIO Optical digital audio cable Amplifier with speaker system To enjoy the sound from the external equipment in multi-channel sound ●...

  • Page 23: Watching External Input

    Watching external input Connect the external equipment (VCRs, DVD equipment, etc.) and you can watch through the input. 1. Display the input selection menu with 2. Select the input mode connected to the equipment with and press to watch (The selected mode is displayed on the top left of the screen) TV receives input signals automatically connecting with SCART when ●...
  • Page 24 Start recording (DVD Recorder / VCR) ■ How to change the code Each Panasonic product has its own remote control code. Change the code according to the product for operation. 1. Press and hold Standby On / Off switch during the following operations 2.

  • Page 25: Hdmi Features

    = 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 available depending on the equipment. ● HDMI features HDMI (high-definition multimedia interface) is the world’s first complete digital consumer AV interface complying with a non-compression standard.

  • Page 26: Terminal Information

    = Note = Audio settings can be made on HDMI1 / 2 / 3 Input in the Sound Menu. ● Settings Sound Advanced settings If the connected equipment has an aspect adjustment function, set the ● aspect ratio to “16:9”. These HDMI connectors are “type A”.

  • Page 27: Valid Input Signals

    ■ HDMI terminal 1 : TMDS Data2+ 11 : TMDS Clock Shield 2 : TMDS Data2 Shield 12: TMDS Clock− 3 : TMDS Data2− 13: CEC 4 : TMDS Data1+ 14: Utility 5 : TMDS Data1 Shield 15: SCL 6 : TMDS Data1− 16: SDA 7 : TMDS Data0+ 17: DDC/CEC Ground...

  • Page 28: For Best Picture

    For best picture Viewing Mode 1. Display the menu with MENU 2. Select Picture Viewing Mode with and press to access 3. Select the mode with and press to set Viewing Mode (Dynamic Normal Cinema True Cinema / Custom) Selects your favourite picture mode for each input. Dynamic: Improves contrast and sharpness for viewing in a bright room.

  • Page 29: Auto Power Standby Function

    Ambient Sensor / Off) Automatic Brightness Control function ● Adjusts picture settings automatically depending on ambient lighting conditions. Auto power standby function The TV will automatically go into Standby mode in the following conditions: Off Timer is active. ● Watching Basic Off Timer No operation is performed for 4 hours while...

  • Page 30: Aspect Control Signal

    Zoom: Displays a 16:9 letterbox or 4:3 image without distortion. Full: Displays a 4:3 image enlarged horizontally to fit the screen. For HD (High definition) signals ● Sidecut Just: Displays a 16:9 letterbox (anamorphic) image full-screen. Stretching is only noticeable at the left and right edges. For HD (High definition) signals ●...
  • Page 31 PAL 525/60 6.5 MHz PAL 525/60 6.0 MHz PAL 525/60 5.5 MHz M.NTSC 6.5 MHz M.NTSC 6.0 MHz M.NTSC 5.5 MHz ● AV1 (SCART) / AV2 (VIDEO) terminals Valid input signal format: SECAM PAL 525/60 M.NTSC NTSC : Control signal through SCART (pin 8) / HDMI terminal only ●...

  • Page 32: Advanced Settings

    = 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. Advanced Settings You can adjust and set up the detailed picture settings for each input when Viewing Mode is set to True Cinema...
  • Page 33 ■ White Balance R-Gain G-Gain B-Gain Adjusts the white balance of bright red / green / blue areas. R-Cutoff G-Cutoff B-Cutoff Adjusts the white balance of dark red / green / blue areas. More Detailed Adjustment Adjusts more detailed White Balance items. Input Signal Level: Adjusts the input signal level.

  • Page 34: Copy Adjustment

    ■ Gamma Gamma (2.6 / 1.8) Switches the gamma curve. Please note the numerical values are reference for the adjustment. ● More Detailed Adjustment Adjusts more detailed Gamma items. Input Signal Level: Adjusts the input signal level. Gain: Adjusts the gain of gamma for selected signal level. Reset to Defaults: Resets to the default detailed Gamma.

  • Page 35: For Best Audio

    For best audio Sound mode 1. Display the menu with MENU 2. Select Sound Mode with and press to access 3. Select the mode with and press to set Mode (Standard Music Ambience / User) Selects your favourite sound mode for each input. Standard: Provides the suitable sound quality for all types of scenes.
  • Page 36 – View Landscape to see several channels. – View Portrait to see one channel by time. Depending on the country you select, you can select the TV Guide type. ● (Default Guide) Settings Setup Display Settings – If you set Default Guide Channel List, the channel list will appear...

  • Page 37: Teletext

    2) Select the type with and press to view To view a channel list of the selected category ● 1) Display the category list with (blue) 2) Select the category with and press to view – To list favourite channels, set Favourites Edit.
  • Page 38 To adjust contrast ● 1) Press MENU three times to display Contrast 2) Adjust with and press to set To exit teletext ● EXIT ■ Reveal hidden data 1. Press MENU 2. Reveal with (red) Press again to rehide. ● ■...

  • Page 39: Teletext Mode

    3) Press and hold ■ 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 broadcasters (up to 79 ●...

  • Page 40: Note

    To select among subject blocks ● (blue) To select next subject within the subject block ● (yellow) (After the last subject, it moves to the next subject block.) ■ List mode In List mode, four differently coloured page numbers are situated on the bottom of the screen.

  • Page 41: Viewing 3D

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

  • Page 42: 3D Mode Selection

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

  • Page 43: 3D Settings

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

  • Page 44: Source Image Format

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

  • Page 45: Tuning And Editing Channels

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

  • Page 46: Favourites Edit

    Channel List New Channel Message Signal Condition The function items vary depending on the country you select. ● Settings Setup Tuning Menu Favourites Edit ■ List favourite DVB channels Create your favourite channel lists from various broadcasters (up to 4: Favourites 1 to 4).

  • Page 47: Channel List

    1) Select the channel with 2) Press (green) 3) Select the new position with or numeric buttons 4) Press (green) to store To delete the channel ● 1) Select the channel with 2) Press to delete – Press (yellow) to delete all channels To name the Favourites ●...

  • Page 48: Auto Setup

    ■ Edit DVB / Analogue Channels To swap / move the channel position (if available) ● 1) Press (green) to edit 2) Set the new position with or numeric buttons, and press (green) to store To retune each channel (Manual Tuning) ●...

  • Page 49: Manual Tuning

    (DVB-C) Scan Mode ● Full: Scans the whole frequency range. Quick: Scans the suitable frequency in your country. Normally set Frequency, Symbol Rate Network ID to Auto. If Auto ● is not displayed or if necessary, enter each value specified by your cable provider with numeric buttons.

  • Page 50: Update Channel List

    Normally set Symbol Rate Service ID to Auto. ● 2. Select Start scan with and press to search ■ DVB-T 1. Select a channel with and adjust frequency with for each channel Set where the level of Signal Quality becomes the maximum. ●...

  • Page 51: New Channel Message

    Channel List, Child Lock, etc. Depending on the signal condition, the update may not work properly. ● 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 ●...

  • Page 52: Internet Service Internet Content

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

  • Page 53: Note

    The services through APPS List are operated by their respective service ● providers and such service may be discontinued either temporarily or permanently without notice. Therefore, Panasonic will make no warranty for the contents or the continuity of the services. Some contents may be inappropriate for some viewers.

  • Page 54: Note

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

  • Page 55: Network Settings

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

  • Page 56: Custom - Wireless

    to set You can set characters using numeric buttons. ● Press BACK/RETURN to store ● 6. Automatically setup is done and the Network Status screen is displayed Internet service Network settings Network Status 7. Select Exit with and press to set To set manually ●...
  • Page 57 3) Connect the TV with the access point with – WPS: Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ – If the connection has failed, check the settings and positions of your access point. And then, follow the on-screen instructions. WPS(PIN) ● 1) Press (green) 2) Enter the PIN code to the access point 3) Connect the TV with the access point with Manual...

  • Page 58: Custom - Wired

    Acquire IP Address Acquire DNS Address Auto is recommended. ● Available settings are displayed automatically. ● To set manually, select and set IP Address Subnet Mask Default ● Gateway Address. Proxy Settings It is not required for normal household use. ●...
  • Page 59 and press to access 3. The VIERA Name/IP/DNS Settings screen is displayed VIERA Name You can set your favourite name for this TV. ● This name will be used as the name of this TV on the screen of the other ●...

  • Page 60: Network Status

    Internet service Network settings Network Status 5. Select Exit with and press to set Network Status Displays and checks the network status (MAC Address, current network settings, etc.). 1. Display the menu with MENU 2. Select Network Network Status with and press to access 3.

  • Page 61: Home Network Dlna

    Home network DLNA Information This TV is a DLNA Certified™ product. DLNA (Digital Living Network Alliance) is a standard that makes DLNA ® Certified digital electronics easier and more convenient to use on a home network. To learn more, visit www.dlna.org. To enable this function, connect this TV to your home network.
  • Page 62 And you need to install the application for controlling VIERA on your smartphone. For information of the application (English only): http://panasonic.net/viera/support For the operations, refer to the support information of the application. “Windows 7 / Windows 8” are the OS that have been tested for ●...

  • Page 63: Using Dlna

    : To use this function with your smartphone, you need to install the application for controlling VIERA in your smartphone. For information of the application (English only): http://panasonic.net/viera/support For the operations, refer to the support information of the application. Sharing the current programme may not be available when selecting radio ●...

  • Page 64: Network Connections

    2. Select Media Server with and press to access 3. Select one of the media servers with and press 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 ●...
  • Page 65 ■ Wireless connection (For DLNA and internet service) Built-in wireless LAN (Rear of the TV) Access point Hub or Router Internet environment Smartphone DLNA Certified media server ■ Wired connection (For DLNA and internet service) ETHERNET terminal LAN cable (Shielded) Use the Shielded Twist Pair (STP) LAN cable.

  • Page 66: Note

    Hub or Router Internet environment DLNA Certified media server ■ Wireless connection (For DLNA) To use the TV as a wireless access point ● Home network Network settings Custom - Wireless Access Point DLNA Certified media server Smartphone Note Ensure to use a LAN straight cable. ●...

  • Page 67: Network Settings

    Network settings Network Connection Ensure the connections are completed before starting network setup. Home network Network connections ■ Quick setup - Wireless 1. Display the menu with MENU 2. Select Network Network Connection with and press to access Confirm the encryption key, settings and position of your access point ●...

  • Page 68: Custom - Wireless

    To set manually ● Home network Network settings Custom - Wireless ■ Quick setup - Wired 1. Display the menu with MENU 2. Select Network Network Connection with and press to access 3. Select Quick setup with and press to access 4.
  • Page 69 1) Press (yellow) 2) You can set up SSID, security type, encryption type, and encryption key manually 3) 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 for the encryption type.

  • Page 70: Custom - Wired

    Proxy: This is the address of the relay server connected between the browser and the target server and sends data to the browser. 1) Select Proxy with and press to access 2) Enter the address with or numeric buttons, and press to set 3) Press BACK/RETURN...

  • Page 71: Custom - Wireless Access Point

    Available settings are displayed automatically. ● To set manually, select and set IP Address Subnet Mask Default ● Gateway Address. Proxy Settings It is not required for normal household use. ● Some internet services may not be available depending on the proxy ●...

  • Page 72: Network Status

    with and press to access 3. Select Connect to device in WPS with and press to access To set manually, select Change settings. (see below) ● 4. Select and set WPS(Push button) WPS(PIN) with and press access WPS(Push button): Set the equipment to WPS (Push button) mode. For details, read the manual of the equipment.

  • Page 73: Viera Remote Settings

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

  • Page 74: Software Update

    Lists the equipment accessible to this TV on the home network. = Note = Depending on the area, this function may not be available. For details, ● consult your local Panasonic dealer. Software Update Accesses the specific website to update the TV’s software if any updates are available.

  • Page 75: Selecting File

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

  • Page 76: Using Slideshow

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

  • Page 77: Selecting File

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

  • Page 78: Watching Video

    Watching External equipment Operating with TV’s remote control Watching video ■ Playback If you have stopped the last playback halfway, the confirmation screen is displayed to select whether to start from where you stopped last time or from the beginning. To operate playback ●...

  • Page 79: Video Setup

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

  • Page 80: Audio Output Settings

    Repeat / Off) Playback repeat within the selected file Audio output settings You can enjoy the multi-channel sound via an amplifier connected to DIGITAL AUDIO or HDMI2 (ARC function) terminal. To confirm or change the current sound status ● Home network Videos Video Setup 1.

  • Page 81: Playing Music

    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 with and press to access Depending on the condition of media server, you may need to select ●...

  • Page 82: Music Setup

    Music Setup Set up the settings for music file operations on this TV. 1. Display the option menu with OPTION 2. Select Music Setup Repeat with 3. Select Folder with and press to set Folder: Playback repeat within the selected folder One: Playback repeat of the selected one file DIGA Recorder...

  • Page 83: Technical Information

    Technical information Photo format ■ Supported Photo formats ● JPEG (.jpg, .jpeg, .mpo) Image resolution (pixel): 8 × 8 to 30,719 × 17,279 Sub-sampling: 4:4:4, 4:2:2, 4:2:0 DCF and EXIF standards ● Progressive JPEG is not supported. ● = Note = Some files may not be played back even if they fulfil these conditions.
  • Page 84 Audio codec: Dolby Digital, MPEG Audio SD-Video Standard Ver. 1.31 (Entertainment Video Profile) ● The data may not be available if a folder structure on the device is ● modified. ● AVI (.avi) Video codec: H.264 BP/MP/HP, MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG4 SP/ASP, VC-1, Windows Media Video Ver.
  • Page 85 This TV supports this container recorded with Panasonic products. For ● details, read the manual of the products. ● FLV (.flv) Video codec: H.264 BP/MP/HP Audio codec: AAC, MP3 ● 3GPP (.3gp, .3g2) Video codec: H.264 BP/MP/HP, MPEG4 SP/ASP Audio codec: AAC, HE-AAC ●...

  • Page 86: Music Format

    = Note = Some files may not be played back even if they fulfil these conditions. ● Do not use two-byte characters or other special codes for file names. ● Connected devices may become unusable with this TV if the file or folder ●...

  • Page 87: Media Player Using Media Player

    Media Player Using Media Player Information Media Player allows you to enjoy photo, video or music recorded on an SD Card and a USB Flash Memory. (Example) Photo mode: Still pictures recorded with digital cameras will be displayed. Video mode: Moving pictures recorded with digital video cameras will be played back.

  • Page 88: Selecting Device / Mode

    ■ To insert or remove the SD Card Gently insert the SD Card with the label surface facing front. Push the centre of the card until a click is heard. (To remove, push it again.) Label surface Cutout ■ To insert or remove the USB Flash Memory Insert or remove straight and completely.
  • Page 89 3. Select Media Player with and press to access 4. Select the device with and press to access If two or more devices are not connected, this step will be skipped. ● 5. Select Photo Video Music with and press to access Photo Media Player...

  • Page 90: Photo Mode

    ■ To change the mode You can switch to another mode of Media Player from the thumbnail view. 1. Display the contents selection screen with (blue) while the thumbnail is displayed 2. Select the contents with and press to access The mode can be switched in the current device.

  • Page 91: Viewing Photo

    Viewing photo ■ Playback To operate Single view ● : To the previous photo : To the next photo : Stop (return to thumbnail) : Slideshow To display / hide the operation guide ● To rotate 90° ● (blue) To return to thumbnail ●...

  • Page 92: Multi Shot 3D

    Multi Shot 3D This TV can create a 3D photo using a pair of photos in the SD Card and save it into the same SD Card. This TV can also create a 3D photo from photos in the USB Flash Memory, ●...
  • Page 93 To display / hide the operation guide ● To pause (return to Single view) ● To return to thumbnail ● BACK/RETURN You can change the back ground music by setting Back Ground Music ● Slideshow Settings (see below). ■ Slideshow Settings Set up the settings for Photo mode.
  • Page 94 Colour Effect (Off Sepia Gray scale) Selects the colour effect of photos in Single view and Slideshow. Not valid when Frame is set to Drift, Gallery Cinema ● Auto Makeup / Off) Automatically detects the face in the photo and improves luminance and contrast.

  • Page 95: Video Mode

    Type1 - Music files installed on this TV at the factory settings will be played back. Auto: Music files stored in the root folder of the current device will be played back randomly. If there is no available music data, no sound will be played back. ●...

  • Page 96: Watching Video

    If you have stopped the last playback halfway, the confirmation screen ● is displayed to select whether to start from where you stopped last time or from the beginning. For supported file formats ● Media Player Technical information Video format ■...

  • Page 97: Video Setup

    1) Display the time seek bar with 2) While the time seek bar is displayed Press Search approx. 10 seconds Press and hold Search rapidly 3) Jump to the specified time point with To display / hide the operation guide and information banner ●...

  • Page 98: Audio Output Settings

    Menu items and selectable options vary depending on the content. ● 4. Set with and press to store Video Preview / Off) Sets to start the preview of the title or scene in the thumbnail view. Images may not be displayed for an instant in the thumbnail view. Set the ●...

  • Page 99: Music Mode

    SPDIF Selection (Auto / PCM) Selects the initial setting for digital audio output signal from DIGITAL AUDIO and HDMI2 (ARC function) terminals. SPDIF is a standard audio transfer file format. ● Auto: Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Digital and HE-AAC multi-channel are output as Dolby Digital Bitstream.

  • Page 100: Music Setup

    3. Start playback with (red) ■ Playback To operate playback ● : Rewind : Fast forward : Stop : Pause / Playback To display / hide the operation guide ● To the previous track ● (red) To the next track ●...

  • Page 101: Sd Card

    Back up the recorded data at regular intervals to prevent data ● deterioration, data damage or erratic operation of the TV. Panasonic is not liable for any deterioration or damage of recorded data. SD Card ■...

  • Page 102: Photo Format

    ■ USB Flash Memory (for playing back in Media Player) USB Flash Memory format: FAT16, FAT32 or exFAT USB HDDs formatted on a PC are not guaranteed to work in Media Player. ● Photo format ■ Supported Photo formats ● JPEG (.jpg, .jpeg, .mpo) Image resolution (pixel): 8 ×...
  • Page 103 ● SD-Video (.mod) Video codec: MPEG1, MPEG2 Audio codec: Dolby Digital, MPEG Audio SD-Video Standard Ver. 1.31 (Entertainment Video Profile) ● The data may not be available if a folder structure on the device is ● modified. ● AVI (.avi) Video codec: H.264 BP/MP/HP, MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG4 SP/ASP, VC-1, Windows Media Video Ver.
  • Page 104 Video codec: H.264 BP/MP/HP, MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG4 SP/ASP Audio codec: AAC, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, HE-AAC, MPEG Audio, MP3 This TV supports this container recorded with Panasonic products. For ● details, read the manual of the products. ● FLV (.flv) Video codec: H.264 BP/MP/HP...

  • Page 105: Music Format

    ■ Supported Subtitles formats ● MicroDVD, SubRip, TMPlayer (.srt, .sub, .txt) The video file and subtitles text file are inside the same folder, and the file ● names are the same except for the file extensions. If there are more than one subtitles text files inside the same folder, they ●...

  • Page 106: Apps List

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

  • Page 107: Settings

    ● VIERA Link “HDAVI Control™” Summary of VIERA Link Enjoy additional HDMI Inter-Operability with Panasonic products which have “HDAVI Control™” function. VIERA Link (HDAVI Control) connects the TV and the equipment with VIERA Link function, and enables easy control, playback, energy saving, creating home theatre, etc., without complicated settings.
  • Page 108 ● Connect the equipment supporting VIERA Link to the TV’s HDMI terminal ● via an HDMI cable. About HDMI cable for connecting Panasonic HD Video Camera or LUMIX Camera, read the manual of the equipment. HDMI terminal HDMI cable Equipment with VIERA Link function (DIGA Recorder / DVD Player / Blu- ray Disc Player / HD Video Camera / LUMIX Camera) ■...
  • Page 109 ■ VIERA Link (HDMI and Audio out connections) Use a fully wired HDMI compliant cable. ● Connect the equipment supporting VIERA Link to the TV’s HDMI terminal ● via an HDMI cable. Use a fully wired SCART cable. ● Use the optical digital audio cable or SCART cable for audio output from ●...
  • Page 110 : If the connected equipment has “HDAVI Control 5” function, you do not have to use this audio cable (Optical digital audio cable or SCART cable). In this case, connect the equipment to the TV’s HDMI2 terminal via an HDMI cable. ■...

  • Page 111: Preparations

    ■ VIERA Link Control of compatible equipment The following is the maximum number of compatible equipment that can be controlled by VIERA Link Control. This includes connections to equipment already connected to the TV. For example, DIGA Recorder connected to Amplifier which is connected to the TV via an HDMI cable.

  • Page 112: Power On Link

    Power on Link Power on Link in the Setup Menu to use this function. Settings Setup VIERA Link Settings When the connected equipment starts playback or direct navigator / function menu for the equipment is activated, the TV is automatically turned on. (Only when the TV is in Standby mode.) Power off Link Power off Link...

  • Page 113: Viera Link Control

    VIERA Link Control You can control some functions of the connected equipment with this TV’s remote control by pointing at the TV’s signal receiver. 1. Display APPS List with APPS 2. Select VIERA Link with and press to access 3. Select VIERA Link Control with and press...

  • Page 114: Speaker Selection

    = Note = If you cannot operate the equipment, check the settings and the ● equipment. Functions VIERA Link “HDAVI Control™” Summary of VIERA Link Some operations may not be available depending on the equipment. In ● this case, use the remote control of the connected equipment. For details of the operations for the connected equipment, read the ●...

  • Page 115: Note

    equipment. Functions VIERA Link “HDAVI Control™” Summary of VIERA Link Note These functions may not work properly depending on the connected ● equipment. Image or sound may not be delivered for the first few seconds when the ● input mode is switched. “HDAVI Control 5”...

  • Page 116: Pin Number

    To lock all ● (green) To cancel all locks ● (yellow) To jump to the head of the next channel / input group ● (blue) PIN number You can change the PIN number. 1. Select Change PIN with and press to access 2.

  • Page 117: Cookie

    to access 5. Select Auto Start On with and press to set A notification message will appear when the application is available. ● Follow the on-screen instructions. “D” is displayed on the information banner if the programme has Hybrid ● Broadcast Broadband TV application.

  • Page 118: Common Interface

    Common Interface Caution Turn the TV off with Mains power On / Off switch whenever inserting or ● removing the Common Interface (CI) Module. If a view card and a card reader come as a set, first insert the card reader, ●...

  • Page 119: Shipping Condition

    DVB-C DVB-T 3. Display the menu with MENU 4. Select Setup Common Interface with and press to access 5. Select Slot 1: with , press and follow the on-screen instructions On-screen instructions may not correspond to the remote control buttons. ●...

  • Page 120: Auto Update

    Now: Installs new software now. Auto update You can update new software automatically. 1. Display the menu with MENU 2. Select Setup System Menu System Update Auto Update Search in Standby with and press to access 3. Select the time with and press to set If any software updates are available, the notification message will appear.

  • Page 121: Setting Characters

    During software download and update, DO NOT switch off the TV. ● Setting characters Using numeric buttons You can enter characters for free input items using numeric buttons. Press the numeric button repeatedly until you reach the desired character. : . @ / 1 ! : # + - * _ ( ) “ ‘ % & ? , ; = $ [ ] ~ < > { } | ` ^ \ : a b c 2 A B C : d e f 3 D E F : g h i 4 G H I...

  • Page 122: Gamepad

    Gamepad Check the gamepads that have been tested for compatibility with this TV ● at the following website. (English only) http://panasonic.net/viera/support Some of the keys of gamepads correspond to the operation of the remote ● control. Volume Up / Down...

  • Page 123: Setting Menu

    Settings Setting menu How to use Various menus allow you to make settings for the picture, sound, and other functions. 1. Display the menu with MENU Displayed items vary depending on the input signal. ● 2. Select the menu with and press to access 3.

  • Page 124: Picture

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

  • Page 125: Basic Settings

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

  • Page 126: Intelligent Frame Creation

    MPEG Noise Reduction (Auto / Off) Reduces flicker noise in contoured parts of a picture and block noise. Not valid when 1080p Pixel Direct is set to ● Intelligent Frame Creation Automatically compensates the picture frame rate and removes juddering movements to make the images smooth.
  • Page 127 Film Cadence Mode / Off) Improves vertical resolution for movie images. This function is available for interlaced signals (except in Network services ● or when Game Mode is set to On). 1080p Pixel Direct / Off) Reproduces the original image quality in detail for 1080p (HDMI) input signal. Not valid in 3D mode ●...

  • Page 128: Screen Settings

    Occasionally, while viewing still or slow moving pictures, colour patterning ● may be seen. Set to to display sharper and more accurate colours. For PAL / NTSC signal reception in TV mode or from composite ● connection Not valid in 3D mode ●...

  • Page 129: 3D Settings

    3D Settings 3D Detection (On (Advance) / Off) Selects whether to switch to the 3D mode automatically or not. (Advance): Detects all the 3D format signals and displays the 3D image automatically. Detects the particular 3D format signals (Frame Sequential, etc.) and displays the 3D image automatically.

  • Page 130: Copy Adjustment

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

  • Page 131: Basic Settings

    and stored. For the User mode, Equaliser will be available in the Sound Menu instead ● Bass and Treble. Select Equaliser and adjust the frequency. Settings Sound Basic settings This function is not effective for the sound from headphones. ● Basic settings Bass Adjusts level to enhance or minimise lower, deeper sound output.

  • Page 132: Volume Settings

    Bass Boost / Off) Enhances the effect of bass sounds. Volume settings Headphone Volume Adjusts the volume of headphones. Auto Gain Control / Off) Automatically regulates large sound level differences between channels and inputs. Volume Correction Adjusts the volume of each individual channel or input mode. Speaker Distance to Wall (Up to 30cm Over...

  • Page 133: Advanced Settings

    Language Changes language for the voice guidance. User Level (Expert / Beginner) Selects the level of verbosity for the voice guidance. Advanced settings Selects multiplex sound mode (if available). Stereo: Use this normally. Mono: When stereo signal cannot be received / M2: Available while mono signal is transmitted.
  • Page 134 HE-AAC is a perceptual coding method used to compress digital audio for ● efficient storage and transmission. MPEG is an audio compression method that compresses audio to the ● smaller size without any considerable loss of audio quality. Dolby Digital Plus and HE-AAC are the technologies for HD (High ●...

  • Page 135: Reset To Defaults

    Sets to control the TV with devices connected to the network. Home network Network settings Network Link Settings Other settings Software Update Checks for available software updates from the Panasonic website. Internet service Network settings Software Update Home network Network settings...

  • Page 136: Off Timer

    New Software Message / Off) Selects whether to give a notification message when new software is found via network or not. Internet service Network settings New Software Message Home network Network settings New Software Message Timer Off Timer Sets the duration of time until the TV automatically goes into Standby mode. (minutes)) Watching Basic...

  • Page 137: Setup

    Setup Eco Navigation Automatically sets the TV to the most suitable energy-saving mode. The concerned items and their current settings are displayed. Select Set to to set them to the energy-saving settings at once. USB Device Setup Safely removes USB device. Child Lock Applies access control for channels or inputs to prevent unwanted access.
  • Page 138 Favourite Network Selects your favourite network for each broadcasters (only available in some countries). For DVB mode ● New Channel Message / Off) Selects whether to give a notification message when a new channel is found or not. Watching Tuning and editing channels New Channel Message For DVB mode ●...

  • Page 139: Language

    DVB-T Tuning Menu Analogue Tuning Menu) Language OSD Language Changes language for on-screen displays. Preferred Audio 1 / 2 Selects the first and second preferred language for DVB multi audio (depending on the broadcaster). Preferred Subtitles 1 / 2 Selects the first and second preferred language for DVB subtitles (depending on the broadcaster).
  • Page 140 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. Default Guide (Channel List Guide) Selects the default TV Guide type when pressing GUIDE. Guide: Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) is available.

  • Page 141: Common Interface

    For Full Screen TV ● Playing Time Display / Off) Set to to display a time period of continuous use in Game mode on the top right of the screen every 30 minutes. This function is available when Game Mode is set to On.

  • Page 142: Data Service Application

    Functions VIERA Link “HDAVI Control™” Power off Link Standby Power Save / 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 Power off Link ●...

  • Page 143: Other Settings

    Functions Keyboard / Gamepad Keyboard Shipping Condition Resets all settings to the original condition. Functions Shipping Condition Shipping Condition System Update Downloads new software to this TV. Functions Updating the TV Software Licence Menu Displays the software licence information. Other Settings GUIDE Plus+ Settings Update Performs the update of the GUIDE Plus+ schedule for the GUIDE Plus+...

  • Page 144: Support Faqs

    Picture Before requesting service or assistance, please follow these simple guides to solve the problem. If the problem still persists, please contact your local Panasonic dealer for assistance. Auto aspect Auto aspect is designed to provide you with the best ratio to fill the screen.

  • Page 145: Digital Tv

    Digital TV Before requesting service or assistance, please follow these simple guides to solve the problem. If the problem still persists, please contact your local Panasonic dealer for assistance. Block noise, frozen or disappearing image occurs / Some channels cannot be tuned Check the position, direction and connection of the aerial.

  • Page 146: Analogue Tv

    Analogue TV Before requesting service or assistance, please follow these simple guides to solve the problem. If the problem still persists, please contact your local Panasonic dealer for assistance. White spots or shadow image (ghosting) occurs / Some channels cannot be tuned Check the position, direction and connection of the aerial.

  • Page 147: 147

    Settings Sound Advanced settings Before requesting service or assistance, please follow these simple guides to solve the problem. If the problem still persists, please contact your local Panasonic dealer for assistance. Cannot view 3D images Ensure that 3D Mode Selection is set to 3D.

  • Page 148: Hdmi

    HDMI Before requesting service or assistance, please follow these simple guides to solve the problem. If the problem still persists, please contact your local Panasonic dealer for assistance. Sound is unusual Set the sound setting of the connected equipment to “2ch L.PCM”.

  • Page 149: Other

    ● Other Before requesting service or assistance, please follow these simple guides to solve the problem. If the problem still persists, please contact your local Panasonic dealer for assistance. VIERA Link function does not work and an error message appears Check the connections.
  • Page 150 ● An error message appears Follow the message’s instructions. ● If the problem persists, contact your local Panasonic dealer or the ● authorised service centre. The LCD panel moves slightly when it is pushed with a finger Clattered sound might be heard There is some flexibility around the panel to prevent damage to the panel.

  • Page 151: Care And Cleaning

    Maintenance Care and Cleaning First, remove the mains plug from the socket outlet. ■ Display panel, Cabinet, Pedestal Regular care: Gently wipe the surfaces of the display panel, cabinet, or pedestal using a soft cloth to clean the dirt or fingerprints. For stubborn dirt: First clean the dust on the surface.

  • Page 152: Using Help Menu

    ■ 3D Eyewear TY-EP3D20E ● (1 pack includes 2 eyewears) – If you need 3D Eyewear additionally, please purchase this optional accessory. – Use Panasonic 3D Eyewear for passive 3D. – For more information (English only): http://panasonic.net/viera/eu/ - 152 -...

  • Page 153: Communication Camera

    – Depending on the area, this optional accessory may not be available. For details, consult your local Panasonic dealer. Wall-hanging bracket ■ Wall-hanging bracket Please contact your local Panasonic dealer to purchase the recommended ● wall-hanging bracket. = Warning = Using other wall-hanging brackets, or installing a wall-hanging bracket ●...

  • Page 154: Licence

    HDMI, the HDMI Logo, and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries. HDAVI Control™ is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
  • Page 155 This product incorporates the following software: (1) the software developed independently by or for Panasonic Corporation, (2) the software owned by third party and licensed to Panasonic Corporation, (3) the software licensed under the GNU LESSER GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE Version 2.1 (LGPL V2.1) and/or, (4) open sourced software other than the software licensed under the LGPL V2.1.
  • Page 156 Please refer to the detailed terms and conditions thereof shown in the “Software Licence” menu on this product. At least three (3) years from delivery of this product, Panasonic will give to any third party who contacts us at the contact information provided below,...
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