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Page 2: Table Of Contents
my Home Screen my Home Screen • Information • How to use • Settings • OSD Colour APPS List • Information • How to use • Settings Watching Basic • Basic connection • Selecting channel • Information banner • Option Menu • Subtitle • Last view • Off Timer • Energy saving functions • Adjusting time • Language External equipment • External connection...
Page 3 • Aspect • Aspect Control Signal • Basic settings • Noise reduction settings • Advanced Settings • Option Settings • Screen Settings • Copy Adjustment For best audio • Sound mode • Basic settings • Volume settings • Voice Guidance Settings • Audio Description • Advanced settings TV Guide • Using TV Guide • Timer Programming Teletext • Viewing Teletext • Teletext mode...
Page 4 Recording USB HDD setup • Preparations • Setting for USB HDD Recording current programme • One Touch Recording • REW LIVE TV Timer Programming • Setting Timer Programming • Editing Timer Programming • Note Technical information • USB HDD Media Player Using Media Player • Information • Selecting device / mode • Network device Photo mode • Selecting file...
Page 5 • Grouping content • Deleting content • Changing device • Chapter List • Audio output settings Music mode • Selecting file • Playing music • Music Setup Technical information • Device handling caution • USB devices • Photo format • Video format • Music format Network Internet content • Information • Selecting internet content • Note DLNA • In-House streaming • Using DLNA...
Page 6: Audio Output Settings
• Network Status • my Home Cloud Settings • VIERA Name • TV Remote App Settings • Network Link Settings • File Sharing Settings • Mirroring Settings • Software Update • New Software Message Photos • Selecting file • Viewing photo • Using Slideshow Videos • Selecting file • Watching video • Video Setup • Audio output settings Music • Selecting file • Playing music...
Page 7: Information
DVB-via-IP • DVB-via-IP client connection • DVB-via-IP Server Selection • Note 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 • PIN number • Parental Rating Data Service Application...
Page 8: Network Connection
Setting characters • Using Numeric buttons Keyboard • Keyboard Settings Setting menu • How to use Picture • Viewing Mode • Basic settings • Ambient Sensor • Noise reduction settings • Advanced Settings • Option Settings • Screen Settings • Copy Adjustment • Reset to Defaults Sound • Mode • Basic settings • Volume settings • Voice Guidance Settings • Audio Description • Advanced settings...
Page 9 • File Sharing Settings • Mirroring Settings • Other settings Timer • Off Timer • Timer Programming • Time Zone • Auto Standby • No signal Power off Setup • Eco Navigation • USB Device Setup • Recording Setup • Child Lock • Tuning Menu • Language • Display Settings • Common Interface • VIERA Link Settings • Data Service Application • System Menu • Other Settings...
Page 10 • Other Maintenance • Care and Cleaning Optional accessories • Wall-hanging bracket Licence • Licence Letters enclosed in brackets 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 11: Information
my Home Screen my Home Screen Information “my Home Screen” is a gateway to the TV, applications, and more. It provides easy access to special features such as Media Player, videos, games, communication tools, etc. as shown below (example). HOME HOME Home Screen Selected content screen (TV, application, etc.)
Page 12: How To Use
How to use Home Screen provides access to special features such as Media Player, TV, internet content, data services, communication tools, etc. 1. Display Home Screen with HOME. (Example) The last viewed Home Screen is displayed when the TV is turned on. ●...
Page 13: Settings
Settings Select the setup menu from the tool guide on the top of the screen. (Example) Display the tool guide with HOME if it is not displayed. ● ■ Home Screen Selection 1. Display Home Screen Selection with HOME. (Example) 2.
Page 14 ■ Search You can search the content from various features. 1. Select Search from the tool guide. 2. Follow the on-screen instructions. = Note = To change the colour type of on-screen displays, set Colour. ● my Home Screen > my Home Screen > OSD Colour A broadband network environment is required to be able to use this ●...
Page 15: Osd Colour
OSD Colour 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Setup > Display Settings > OSD Colour and press to access. 3. Set the item and press to store. OSD Colour (Jet black Pale grey Organic brown Sand beige) Selects the preferred colour type of on-screen displays. This function is available for the information banner, menu screen, Home ●...
Page 16: Apps List
APPS List Information Various applications (internet content, network content, Media Player, etc.) can be accessed easily from APPS List. ■ APPS List (Example) = Note = APPS List is subject to change without notice. ● - 16 -...
Page 17: How To Use
How to use You can access special features such as internet content, network content, Media Player, etc. from APPS List. 1. Display APPS List with APPS. (Example) To exit APPS List ● EXIT 2. Select an icon of the features and press to access.
Page 18: Settings
Settings You can customise APPS List (screen settings, etc.). 1. Display APPS List with APPS. 2. Select the icon for settings on APPS List and press to access. 3. Follow the on-screen instructions. = Note = Setup menu items may be changed without notice. ●...
Page 19: Watching
Watching Basic Basic connection Please ensure that the unit is disconnected from the mains socket before attaching or disconnecting any cables. External equipment and cables shown are not supplied with this TV. ● ■ Satellite dish Satellite terminal Satellite cable Satellite dish For DVB-S ●...
Page 20 ■ DVD Recorder / VCR Terrestrial / cable terminal RF cable DVD Recorder / VCR Terrestrial aerial / Cable AV1 (SCART) terminal SCART cable - 20 -...
Page 21 ■ DVD Recorder (VCR) / Set top box HDMI terminal HDMI cable Set top box Cable AV1 (SCART) terminal SCART cable Terrestrial / cable terminal RF cable DVD Recorder / VCR Terrestrial aerial = Note = For details of DVB-via-IP connections ●...
Page 22: Selecting Channel
Selecting channel 1. Select the mode with TV. DVB-S DVB-C DVB-T DVB-via-IP Analogue Selectable modes vary depending on the channels stored. ● 2. Select a channel with Channel Up / Down Numeric buttons. Press Numeric buttons to select a channel position with 2 or more-digit ●...
Page 23: Information Banner
Information banner Display information banner with Also appears when changing a channel. ● (Example) Channel position and name Channel type (Radio, HDTV, etc.) / Encrypted channel ( ) / TV mode ( , Programme Start time / End time (except Analogue) Channel position, etc.
Page 24 Teletext service available Multiple audio available Multiple video available Multiple audio and video available Stereo, Mono: Audio mode Data service (Hybrid Broadcast Broadband TV application) available Functions > Data Service Application > Using Data Service Application – 90: Off Timer remaining time Watching >...
Page 25 To change the colour type of on-screen displays, set Colour. ● my Home Screen > my Home Screen > OSD Colour To display the introduction banner for the internet service ● 1) Display the menu with MENU. 2) Select Setup >...
Page 26: Option Menu
Option Menu Confirm or change the current status. 1. Display the option menu with OPTION. 2. Select one of the following items and press to access. Voice Guidance Settings Audio Type Multi Video Multi Audio Dual Audio Sub Channel Subtitle Language Teletext Character Set Teletext Language...
Page 27 Dual Audio Selects stereo / monaural (if available). For DVB ● Sub Channel Selects the multifeed programme - sub channel (if available). For DVB ● Subtitle Language Selects the language for subtitles (if available). For DVB ● Teletext Character Set Sets the teletext language font.
Page 28: Subtitle
Subtitle Display / hide subtitles (if available) with STTL. To select the preferred language for DVB subtitles (if available), set ● Preferred Subtitles. Watching > Basic > Language To select the preferred subtitle type ● 1) Display the menu with MENU. 2) Select Setup >...
Page 29: Last View
Last view Switch to a previously viewed channel or input mode easily with LAST VIEW. Press again to return to the current view. ● = Note = Switching channel may not be available depending on the condition. ● Watching less than 10 seconds is not reflected in the previously viewed ●...
Page 30: Off Timer
Off Timer Turn the TV Standby mode automatically after a fixed period. 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Timer > Off Timer and press to access. 3. Select the time in 15-minute increments and press to set. (minutes) To cancel, set to or turn the TV off.
Page 31: Energy Saving Functions
Energy saving functions The TV can be eco-friendly using energy-saving functions. The TV goes into Standby mode in the following conditions: Eco Navigation is set to Set to Eco. ● Off Timer is active. ● Watching > Basic > Off Timer No operation is performed for 4 hours while Auto Standby is set to On.
Page 32 ■ No signal Power off 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Timer > No signal Power off and press to access. 3. Select and press to set. No signal Power off / Off) Automatically turns the TV to Standby mode to prevent unnecessary power consumption when no signal is received and no operation is performed for 10 minutes.
Page 33: Adjusting Time
Adjusting time Adjusts the time data. 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Timer > Time Zone and press to access. 3. Set the item and press to store. The time data are corrected based on GMT. ● - 33 -...
Page 34: Language
Language 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Setup > Language and press to access. 3. Select one of the following items and press to access. OSD Language Preferred Audio 1 / 2 Preferred Subtitles 1 / 2 Preferred Teletext 4.
Page 35: External Equipment
External equipment External connection These diagrams show our recommendations for connection of your TV to various pieces of equipment. For other connections, consult the instructions for each piece of equipment. For details of basic connection ● Watching > Basic > Basic connection Check the terminal type and cable plugs are correct for connection.
Page 36 Some USB devices or USB HUB may not be used with this TV. ● You cannot connect any devices by using USB card reader. ● Additional information about the devices may be on the following website. ● http://panasonic.net/viera/support (English only) - 36 -...
Page 37 ■ To listen with speakers DIGITAL AUDIO Optical digital audio cable Amplifier with speaker system To enjoy multi-channel sound from external equipment (e.g. Dolby Digital ● 5.1ch), connect the equipment to the amplifier. For information about the connections, read the manuals of the equipment and amplifier. To select the sound output to adjust volume, set Speaker Setting.
Page 38: Watching External Input
Watching external input Connect the external equipment (VCR, DVD, etc.) and you can watch through the input. 1. Display the input selection menu with AV. 2. Select the input mode connected to the equipment and press to watch. (The selected mode is displayed on the top left of the screen.) TV receives input signals automatically connecting with SCART when ●...
Page 39 ■ Input Labels Accesses the input labels list to select the label of each input mode or set to skip unconnected one for easier identification and selection in Input Selection or banner. Watching > Basic > Information banner 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2.
Page 40: Operating With Tv's Remote Control
Operating with TV’s remote control You can operate the content in Media Player / media server, recording functions or the connected equipment with the following buttons of this TV’s remote control. Playback (VCR / DVD / video content) Stop the operations Rewind, view the picture rapidly in reverse (VCR) Skip to the previous track, title or chapter (DVD / video content) Rewind, view the picture rapidly in reverse (VCR)
Page 41 ■ How to change the code Each Panasonic product has its own remote control code. Change the code according to the product for operation. 1. Press and hold Standby On / Off switch during the following operations. 2. Enter the appropriate code as follows with Numeric buttons.
Page 42: Hdmi Features
HDMI features HDMI (high-definition multimedia interface) is the world’s first complete digital consumer AV interface complying with a non-compression standard. HDMI allows you to enjoy high-definition digital images and high-quality sound by connecting the TV and the equipment. HDMI-compatible equipment with an HDMI or DVI output terminal, such as a DVD player, a set top box or game equipment, can be connected to the HDMI terminal using a fully wired HDMI compliant cable.
Page 43 ■ DVI connection If the external equipment has only a DVI output, connect to the HDMI terminal via a DVI to HDMI adaptor cable. When using the DVI to HDMI adaptor cable, connect the audio cable to the audio input terminal (use AV2 audio terminals). Enquire HDMI adaptor cable at your local digital equipment retailer shop.
Page 44: Terminal Information
Terminal information ■ AV1 (SCART) terminal (RGB, VIDEO) 1 : Audio out (R) 12: -- 2 : Audio in (R) 13: Red earth 3 : Audio out (L) 14: Earth 4 : Audio earth 15: Red in 5 : Blue earth 16: Status RGB 6 : Audio in (L) 17: CVBS earth...
Page 45 ■ 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 46: Valid Input Signals
Valid input signals ■ COMPONENT, HDMI Signal name COMPONENT HDMI 525 (480) / 60i, 60p ○ ○ 625 (576) / 50i, 50p ○ ○ 750 (720) / 60p, 50p ○ ○ 1 125 (1 080) / 60i, 50i ○ ○ 1 125 (1 080) / 60p, 50p, 24p ○...
Page 47: For Best Picture
For best picture Viewing Mode 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Picture > Viewing Mode and press to access. 3. Select the mode and press to set. Viewing Mode (Dynamic Normal Cinema True Cinema / Custom) Selects your favourite picture mode for each input. Dynamic: Improves contrast and sharpness for viewing in a bright room.
Page 48: Ambient Sensor
Ambient Sensor 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Picture > Ambient Sensor and press to access. 3. Select and press to set. Ambient Sensor / Off) Automatic Brightness Control function ● Adjusts picture settings automatically depending on ambient lighting condition.
Page 49: Aspect
Aspect Change the aspect ratio (image size) with ASPECT. ■ To change the aspect ratio manually 1. Display Aspect Selection with ASPECT. 2. Select the mode and press to set. You can also change the mode pressing ASPECT. ● (Press repeatedly until you reach the desired mode.) Auto: The best ratio is selected automatically according to the “Aspect Control Signal”.
Page 50 = Note = Display the image (TV, external input, etc.) full-screen to use this function ● completely. Aspect mode can be memorised separately for SD (Standard definition) ● and HD (High definition) signals. Aspect cannot be changed in teletext service. ●...
Page 51: Aspect Control Signal
Aspect Control Signal Programmes usually contain an “Aspect Control Signal”. (Widescreen signal, Control signal through SCART / HDMI terminal) Auto mode, aspect mode will appear in the top left of the screen if a Widescreen signal (WSS) or a Control signal through SCART (pin8) / HDMI terminal is found.
Page 52 ● AV1 (SCART) terminal / AV2 (VIDEO) terminals Valid input signal format: SECAM PAL 525/60 M.NTSC NTSC : Control signal through SCART (pin 8) / HDMI terminal only ● AV2 (COMPONENT) terminals (WSS only) Valid input signal format: 625 (576) / 50i, 50p Invalid input signal format: 525 (480) / 60i, 60p 750 (720) / 60p, 50p...
Page 53: Basic Settings
Basic settings 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Picture and press to access. 3. Select one of the following items and press to access. Backlight Contrast Brightness Colour Tint Sharpness Colour Temperature Vivid Colour Adaptive Backlight Control Intelligent Frame Creation 24p Smooth Film 4.
Page 54 24p Smooth Film 55 inches model (Max / Off) Automatically compensates the picture frame rate to make the 24p source movie images smooth. This function is available only for 24p signal input and displayed instead of ● Intelligent Frame Creation. Not valid when Game Mode is set to...
Page 55: Noise Reduction Settings
Noise reduction settings 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Picture > Noise Reduction MPEG Noise Reduction and press to access. 3. Set the item and press to store. Noise Reduction (Auto / Off) Reduces unwanted picture noise. Not valid when 1080p Pixel Direct is set to ●...
Page 56: Advanced Settings
Advanced Settings You can adjust and set up the detailed picture settings when Viewing Mode is set to Cinema, True Cinema or Custom. The settings in True Cinema Custom can be stored for each input. Watching > For best picture > Viewing Mode 1.
Page 57 ■ 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. Reset to Defaults Resets White Balance to the default settings. ■...
Page 58 ■ Reset to Defaults Reset to Defaults Resets Advanced Settings to the default settings. - 58 -...
Page 59: Option Settings
Option Settings 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Picture > Option Settings and press to access. 3. Select one of the following items and press to access. Game Mode Film Cadence Mode 1080p Pixel Direct HDMI Content Type HDMI RGB Range AV Colour System 3D-COMB...
Page 60 HDMI Content Type (Graphics Photos Auto / Off) Adjusts the picture settings of each HDMI input according to the selected content type. Auto: Automatically adjusts the picture settings according to the received HDMI content if the connected equipment supports HDMI Content Type.
Page 61: Screen Settings
Screen Settings 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Picture > Screen Settings and press to access. 3. Select one of the following items and press to access. 16:9 Overscan H-Size Zoom Adjustments Screen Display 4. Set the item and press to store.
Page 62: Copy Adjustment
Copy Adjustment Copies the picture settings of True Cinema Custom to those of the other input mode or Viewing Mode. 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Picture > Copy Adjustment > Destination Viewing Mode Destination Input and press to access.
Page 63: For Best Audio
For best audio Sound mode 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Sound > Mode and press to access. 3. Select the mode and press to set. Mode (Standard Music Speech / User) Selects your favourite sound mode for each input. Standard: Provides the suitable sound quality for all types of scenes.
Page 64: Basic Settings
Basic settings 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Sound and press to access. 3. Select one of the following items and press to access. Bass Treble Equaliser Balance Surround 4. Set the item and press to store. Bass Adjusts level to enhance or minimise lower, deeper sound output.
Page 65: Volume Settings
Volume settings 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Sound and press to access. 3. Select one of the following items and press to access. Speaker Setting Headphone Volume Auto Gain Control Volume Correction Speaker Distance to Wall 4. Set the item and press to store.
Page 66: Voice Guidance Settings
Voice Guidance Settings 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Sound > Voice Guidance Settings and press to access. 3. Select one of the following items and press to access. Voice Guidance Speed Volume Language User Level Web Browser 4.
Page 67: Audio Description
Audio Description 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Sound > Audio Description and press to access. 3. Select one of the following items and press to access. Preferred Audio Type Volume Speakers Headphones 4. Set the item and press to store.
Page 68: Advanced Settings
Advanced settings 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Sound and press to access. 3. Select one of the following items and press to access. Audio Preference SPDIF Selection SPDIF Delay HDMI Input 4. Set the item and press to store.
Page 69 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 ● definition) programmes. For DVB ● SPDIF Selection (Auto / PCM) Selects the initial setting for digital audio output signal from DIGITAL AUDIO...
Page 70: Tv Guide
TV Guide Using TV Guide TV Guide - Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) provides an on-screen listing of the programmes currently broadcast and the forthcoming broadcasts over the next seven days (depending on the broadcaster). 1. Select the mode with TV. DVB-S DVB-C DVB-T...
Page 71 (Example) TV screen Date Time Programme (DVB-T) / (Analogue) Channel position and name To watch the programme ● 1) Select the current programme and press to access. – The current programme is displayed on the top left of the screen. 2) Select View and press...
Page 72 3) Enter characters with Cursor buttons Numeric buttons, and press to set. 4) Press (green) to start searching. – All the programme titles including the word you set are listed. – Searching without any characters lists all programmes including current programmes. To view a channel list of the selected category ●...
Page 73: Timer Programming
Timer Programming This function allows you to select programmes that you want to be reminded to watch or record to the USB HDD. 1. Select the forthcoming programme and press to access. 2. Select USB HDD Rec. Reminder and press to set.
Page 74 = Note = If you edit the start time or end time of a signal supported recording event ● by more than 10 minutes, it will no longer follow the broadcaster’s changes to the start or end time. The start and end times will become fixed. - 74 -...
Page 75: Teletext
Teletext Viewing Teletext 1. Switch to teletext with TEXT. Displays the index page (content varies depending on the broadcaster). ● Current / sub page numbers are displayed on the top left of the screen. ● Time / date is displayed on the top right of the screen. ●...
Page 76 ■ Watch TV and teletext in two windows at once 1. Press MENU twice. 2. Set Picture and text / Off. Operations can be made only in teletext screen. ● ■ Store frequently viewed pages in the colour bar (List mode) 1.
Page 77: Teletext Mode
Teletext mode Teletext services are the text information provided by the broadcaster. The features may vary depending on the broadcasters. ● 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Setup > Display Settings > Teletext and press to access. 3. Select (FLOF) / List and press...
Page 78: Teletext Character Set
Teletext Character Set Selects teletext language font. 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Setup > Display Settings > Teletext Character Set and press access. 3. Select the font and press to set. West: English, French, German, Greek, Italian, Spanish, Swedish, Turkish, etc.
Page 79: Tuning And Editing Channels
Tuning and editing channels Setting menu You can retune channels, create your favourite channel lists, skip unwanted channels, etc. 1. Select the mode with TV. DVB-S DVB-C DVB-T DVB-via-IP Analogue 2. Display the menu with MENU. 3. Select Setup > Tuning Menu and press to access.
Page 80: Favourites Edit
Favourites Edit ■ List favourite DVB channels Create your favourite channel lists from various broadcasters (up to 4: Favourites 1 to 4). The favourites lists are available from Category in the information banner and the TV Guide screen. Watching > Basic > Information banner Watching >...
Page 81 ■ Edit DVB favourites list You can edit the favourites list while the cursor is on the channel in the favourites list. To move the channel ● 1) Select the channel. 2) Press (green). 3) Select the new position with Cursor buttons Numeric buttons.
Page 82: Channel List
Channel List ■ Skip unwanted channels You can hide (skip) unwanted channels. The hidden channels cannot be displayed except in this function. 1. Select Channel List and press to access. 2. Select a channel. 3. Press to set Reveal Hide (skip).
Page 83 To rename the channel name (Analogue) ● 1) Press (blue) to edit. 2) Enter characters (maximum 5 characters) with Cursor buttons Numeric buttons, and press to set. 3) Press BACK/RETURN to store. To exchange channel list (DVB-S) ● 1) Display the menu with MENU. 2) Select Setup >...
Page 84: Auto Setup
Auto Setup Automatically retunes the channels received in the area. This function is available if channel tuning is already performed. ● Only the selected mode is retuned. All the previous tuning settings are ● erased. Child Lock PIN number is required to retune locked channels. ●...
Page 85 2) Set Satellite for the selected LNB. – Select No Satellite if you do not know the connected satellite. (Available satellite is searched in Auto Setup.) – Select User defined to set Test Transponder Frequency manually. – If you set to Single Cable, additional settings are required.
Page 86 ■ DVB-C, DVB-T, Analogue 1. Select Auto Setup and press to access. 2. Set DVB-C Auto Setup Settings and press to store. (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...
Page 87 ■ DVB-via-IP Ensure the network connections and network settings are completed. ● Functions > DVB-via-IP > DVB-via-IP client connection Network > Network settings 1. Select Auto Setup and press to access. 2. A confirmation screen is displayed and press to access. 3.
Page 88: Manual Tuning
Manual Tuning Normally use Auto Setup Update Channel List to retune DVB channels. ● If tuning has not been done completely or for adjusting the direction of the ● aerial or dish, use this function. (DVB) All DVB channels found are added to Channel List.
Page 89 ■ Analogue Set Analogue channel manually after Auto Setup. Sound System Colour System, and then perform this function. ● Normally set Colour System to Auto. – SC1: PAL B, G, H / SECAM B, G – SC2: PAL I – SC3: PAL D, K / SECAM D, K –...
Page 90 ■ DVB-via-IP (DVB-C) 1. Select Frequency Bandwidth Modulation Type Symbol Rate Service ID and set with Cursor buttons Numeric buttons. Normally set Symbol Rate to Auto. ● 2. Select Start scan and press to search. ■ DVB-via-IP (DVB-T) 1. Select Frequency Bandwidth Modulation...
Page 91: Update Channel List
Update Channel List By updating the DVB channel list, you can add new channels, delete removed channels or change channel names and positions automatically. The channel list is updated while keeping your settings in Favourites Edit, ● Channel List, Child Lock, etc.
Page 92: New Channel Message
New Channel Message Selects whether to give a notification message when a new DVB channel is found or not. When a notification message appears, you can perform Update Channel ● List pressing OK. Not valid in DVB-via-IP ● - 92 -...
Page 93: Signal Condition
Signal Condition Selects a channel and checks the signal condition with indicators. A good Signal Strength is not an indication of suitable signal reception. ● Vertical lines show the maximum signal value of the selected channel. ● To change the channel ●...
Page 94: Other Settings
Other settings Favourite Network Selects your favourite network for each broadcaster (only available in some countries). For DVB-C, DVB-T ● Service Replacement / Off) Set to to display a message to switch to the available service (only available in some countries). For DVB-C ●...
Page 95: Selectable Satellites
Selectable satellites ■ Selectable satellites and dish alignment to tune DVB-S channels To ensure your satellite dish is correctly installed, please consult your local dealer. Also please consult the received satellite broadcasting companies for details. Intelsat at 85.2° East Hot Bird at 13° East ●...
Page 96: Usb Hdd Setup
Recording USB HDD setup Preparations You can record the digital TV programmes to the connected USB HDD and enjoy playing back in various ways. Prepare the USB HDD for the exclusive use of recording with this TV. ● Be sure to connect the USB HDD to the mains socket. ●...
Page 97 = Caution = All data in the USB HDD will be erased in the following cases: ● – When formatting the USB HDD with this TV Recording > USB HDD setup > Setting for USB HDD – When formatting the USB HDD to use on PC, etc. When the TV is repaired due to a malfunction, you may have to format ●...
Page 98: Setting For Usb Hdd
Setting for USB HDD Format and set up the USB HDD with this TV in order to use it for recording. All the USB devices recognised as a mass storage device are listed. Please note that USB HDD will be formatted and all data in it will be ●...
Page 99 To edit USB HDD name ● (green) To format ● (red) To remove the USB HDD safely from the TV ● (yellow) = Note = You cannot change the settings for the USB HDD while recording is in ● progress. Watching >...
Page 100: Recording Current Programme
Recording current programme One Touch Recording Records the current programme to the USB HDD immediately. Confirm the remote control code is “73”. ● Watching > External equipment > Operating with TV’s remote control 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Setup >...
Page 101: Rew Live Tv
REW LIVE TV Records the current programme to the USB HDD constantly within the maximum recordable time. Confirm the remote control code is “73”. ● Watching > External equipment > Operating with TV’s remote control 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2.
Page 102 ■ To stop REW LIVE TV 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Setup > Recording Setup > REW LIVE TV and press to access. 3. Select to stop REW LIVE If you stop REW LIVE TV, the recorded content for REW LIVE TV will be ●...
Page 103: Timer Programming
Timer Programming Setting Timer Programming This function allows you to select programmes that you want to be reminded to watch or record to the USB HDD. Not valid in Analogue ● 1. Select the mode with TV. DVB-S DVB-C DVB-T DVB-via-IP 2.
Page 104 (Example) !: Overlapped timer events Function (USB HDD Rec. / Reminder) TV mode : DVB-S : DVB-C : DVB-T : DVB-via-IP – You cannot change the mode within the menu. Channel position, channel name, etc. STTL: Displays subtitles (if available) –...
Page 105: Editing Timer Programming
Editing Timer Programming 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Timer > Timer Programming and press to access. 3. Select the event. To change a timer event ● – Correct as necessary. Recording > Timer Programming > Setting Timer Programming To delete a timer event ●...
Page 106: Note
Note TV Guide may also be used to set timer event. ● Watching > TV Guide > Timer Programming Timer Programming can store up to 15 events. ● Timer Programming only works reliably if correct time information is ● received via the signal from the broadcaster or service provider. For recording using Timer Programming, the TV must be either on or in...
Page 107: Technical Information
Regarding performance, not all USB HDDs are guaranteed. Check the ● USB HDDs that have been tested for compatibility with this TV at the following website. http://panasonic.net/viera/support (English only) = Note = Data modified with a PC may not be displayed. ●...
Page 108: Media Player
Media Player Using Media Player Information Media Player allows you to enjoy photo, video or music recorded on the USB Flash Memory / network device, and content recorded with this TV to the formatted USB HDD. (Example) Photo mode: Still pictures recorded with digital cameras are displayed. Video mode: Moving pictures recorded with digital video cameras and digital video data are played back.
Page 109 ■ To insert or remove the USB Flash Memory Ensure alignment is straight and complete when inserting or removing. To remove the USB Flash Memory safely from the TV, perform Safely ● remove USB USB Device Setup. 1) Display the menu with MENU. 2) Select Setup >...
Page 110: Selecting Device / Mode
Selecting device / mode 1. Insert the USB Flash Memory to the TV. Media Player > Using Media Player > Information To play back content in the USB HDD, ensure the connection and ● settings are completed. Recording > USB HDD setup To play back content in the network device, ensure the connection and ●...
Page 111 = Note = You may also access each mode directly from APPS List. ● my Home Screen > APPS List > How to use Recorded TV is available for content recorded on the USB HDD with this ● Select the appropriate device and content for playing back each file. ●...
Page 112: Network Device
Regarding performance, not all servers are guaranteed. PCs with ● Windows 7 / Windows 8 / Windows 8.1 have been tested for compatibility with this TV (as of January, 2015). Additional information about the servers may be found on the following website. http://panasonic.net/viera/support (English only) - 112 -...
Page 113: Photo Mode
Photo mode Selecting file Select the file in the thumbnail view and press to start playback. : Error display To change the size of photos in the thumbnail view ● 1) Display the option menu with OPTION. 2) Select Change Size and press to change.
Page 114: 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 115: Sorting Photos
Sorting photos ■ To sort by folder, recorded date or recorded month 1. Display the view selection in the thumbnail view with (green). 2. Select Folder view Sort by Date Sort by Month and press to set. Folder view: Displays the thumbnail grouped by folder. Files which are in the root folder are collected to the folder named ●...
Page 116: Using Slideshow
Using Slideshow Slideshow ends when all photos within the current thumbnail are viewed. 1. Select the file from the thumbnail of photos for the first view. 2. Start Slideshow with (red) and OK. To display / hide the operation guide ●...
Page 117 ■ Slideshow Settings Set up the settings for Photo mode. 1. Display the option menu with OPTION. 2. Select Slideshow Settings with OK. 3. Select one of the following items and press to access. Frame Colour Effect Transition Effect Auto Makeup Screen Mode Burst Playback Interval...
Page 118 Transition Effect (Off Fade Dissolve Motion / Random) Selects the transition effect for switching photos during the slideshow. Fade: The next photo fades in gradually. Dissolve: Each photo is dissolved when switching to the next photo. Motion: Each photo is displayed with an effect of enlarging, reducing, moving up or moving down.
Page 119 Interval (Long Normal / Short) Selects slideshow interval. Not valid in the following conditions: ● – Frame is set to Drift, Gallery, Cinema. – Transition Effect is set to Motion. Repeat / Off) Slideshow repeat Back Ground Music (Off Type1 Type2 Type3 Type4...
Page 120 = Note = Picture quality may be degraded depending on the slideshow setting. ● Picture setting may not work depending on the slideshow setting. ● - 120 -...
Page 121: Video Mode
Video mode Selecting file 1. Select the title in the thumbnail view. : Error display : The file does not support thumbnail view. The preview will start when the title / scene is highlighted in the ● thumbnail view if it supports a preview. To turn off the preview, set Video Preview to Off.
Page 122: Watching Video
Watching video ■ Playback from the selected scene in the title Playback of the selected scene starts and continues until the end of the title. 1. Select the title and press to access. 2. Select the scene. 3. Start playback with (red).
Page 123 To change aspect ● 1) Display Aspect Selection with ASPECT. 2) Select the mode and press to set. Aspect1: Displays the content enlarged without distortion. Aspect2: Displays the content full-screen. Original: Displays the content original size. – You can also change the mode pressing ASPECT. (Press repeatedly until you reach the desired mode.) –...
Page 124: Video Setup
Video Setup Set up the settings for Video mode. 1. Display the option menu with OPTION. 2. Select Video Setup with OK. 3. Select one of the following items and press to access. Video Preview Multi Audio Dual Mono Audio Subtitle Settings Repeat Menu items and selectable options vary depending on the content.
Page 125 Subtitle Text Delay: Adjusts the delay time for the subtitles. Repeat / Off) Playback repeat within the title or selected file (depending on the content) - 125 -...
Page 126: Audio Output Settings
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 ● Media Player > Video mode > Video Setup 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2.
Page 127: Recorded Tv Mode
Recorded TV mode Selecting content For exclusive USB HDD ● To play back content in the USB HDD, ensure the connection and settings ● are completed. Recording > USB HDD setup 1. Content list of the selected device is displayed in Recorded TV mode. Remaining capacity of the selected device is displayed on the top right.
Page 128: Watching Recorded Tv
Watching recorded TV ■ Playback To operate playback ● Manual skip – Press to skip forward approx. 30 seconds. – Press and hold to skip backward approx. 15 seconds. : Rewind : Fast forward : Stop : Pause (displays the time seek bar) / Playback To jump to the specified time point ●...
Page 129 To confirm or change the current status (if available) ● Watching > Basic > Option Menu To return to list ● BACK/RETURN - 129 -...
Page 130 Grouping content 1. Select the content to edit and press (blue) to tick in the content list. 2. Display the option menu with OPTION. 3. Select Create Group Release Group Exclude from Group Change Protect Status and press to set. Create Group: Create a group of content.
Page 131 Deleting content 1. Select the content to edit and press (blue) to tick in the content list. 2. Delete the content with (red). 3. When a confirmation screen is displayed, select and press to set. - 131 -...
Page 132 Changing device You can change the current device to another device directly in the same mode when two or more available devices are connected. 1. Display the option menu with OPTION. 2. Select Drive Select and press to access. 3. Select the device and press to access.
Page 133 Chapter List You can start playback from the chapter list you select. 1. Display the chapter list with (yellow). 2. Select the chapter and press to start playback. = Note = The chapter list is not displayed while the selected content is being ●...
Page 134 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 ● Media Player > Video mode > Video Setup 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2.
Page 135 Music mode Selecting file 1. Select the folder in the thumbnail view. 2. Start playback with (red). For details of supported file formats ● Media Player > Technical information > Music format ■ Thumbnail view To display / hide information of the highlighted content ●...
Page 136 Playing music ■ Playback of the selected file in the folder 1. Select the folder and press to access. 2. Select the file. 3. Start playback with (red). ■ Playback To operate playback ● : Rewind : Fast forward : Stop : Pause (displays the time seek bar) / Playback To jump to the specified time point ●...
Page 137 Music Setup Set up the setting for Music mode. This function is available in the thumbnail view. ● 1. Display the option menu with OPTION. 2. Select Music Setup > Repeat with OK. 3. Select Folder and press to set. Folder: Playback repeat within the selected folder One:...
Page 138 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. - 138 -...
Page 139 You cannot connect any devices using a USB card reader. ● Additional information about the devices may be found on the following ● website. http://panasonic.net/viera/support (English only) ■ USB Flash Memory USB Flash Memory format: FAT16, FAT32 or exFAT USB HDDs formatted on a PC are not guaranteed to work in Media Player.
Page 140 Photo format ■ Supported Photo formats ● JPEG (.jpg, .jpeg) Sub-sampling: 4:4:4, 4:2:2, 4:2:0 Image resolution (pixel): 8 × 8 to 30 719 × 17 279 DCF and EXIF standards ● Progressive JPEG is not supported. ● = Note = Some files may not be played back even if they fulfil these conditions.
Page 141 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. ● MKV (.mkv) Video codec: H.264 BP/MP/HP, MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG4 SP/ASP...
Page 142 ● 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 ● PS (.mod, .mpg, .mpeg, .vob, .vro) Video codec: H.264 BP/MP/HP, MPEG1, MPEG2, VC-1 Audio codec: AAC, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, HE-AAC, LPCM, MPEG Audio, ●...
Page 143 ■ 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 144 Music format ■ Supported Music formats ● MP3 (.mp3) ● AAC (.m4a) Copy-protected files cannot be played back. ● ● FLAC (.flac) ● WMA / WMA Pro (.wma) Copy-protected files cannot be played back. ● WMA Lossless is not supported. ●...
Page 145 Network Internet content Information You can access some specific websites supported by Panasonic, and enjoy internet content such as videos, games, communication tools, etc. from APPS List. (Example) A broadband network environment is required to be able to use this ●...
Page 146 Selecting internet content 1. Display APPS List with APPS. For details of APPS List ● my Home Screen > APPS List Depending on the usage conditions, it may take a while to read all the ● data. 2. Select the desired item and press to access.
Page 147 ● providers and such service may be discontinued either temporarily or permanently without notice. Therefore, Panasonic will make no warranty for the content or the continuity of the services. Content may not be available depending on the country you select.
Page 148 DLNA In-House streaming This TV is a DLNA Certified™ product. DLNA (Digital Living Network Alliance) is a standard that makes DLNA ® Certified digital electronics easier and more convenient to use on a home network. To learn more, visit www.dlna.org. To enable this function, connect this TV to your home network.
Page 149 And you need to install the application for controlling VIERA on your smartphone. For information about the application: http://panasonic.net/viera/support (English only) For the operations, refer to the support information of the application. “Windows 7 / Windows 8” are the OS that have been tested for ●...
Page 150 ■ Sharing the content of this TV with another piece of network equipment You can enjoy the content of this TV with another network equipment connected to your home network. Available content: Photo, video or music content of this TV ●...
Page 151 Using DLNA To use DLNA features, ensure the preparations of the media server, network ® connections and network settings are completed. Network > DLNA > In-House streaming Network > Network connections Network > Network settings 1. Display APPS List with APPS. 2.
Page 152 Network connections Internet connection A broadband network environment is required to be able to use internet services. If you do not have any broadband network services, please consult your ● retailer for assistance. Dial-up internet connections cannot be used. ● Required speed (effective): at least 1.5 Mbps for SD (Standard Definition) ●...
Page 153 DLNA connection To use DLNA features, you need a home network environment and you can operate the features without a broadband network environment. A broadband network environment is required to be able to use internet ● services. Network > Network connections > Internet connection ■...
Page 154 ■ Wired connection (For DLNA and internet service) ETHERNET terminal LAN cable (Shielded) Use Shielded Twist Pair (STP) LAN cable. ● Hub / Router Internet environment DLNA Certified media server (PC, etc.) ■ Wireless connection (For DLNA) To use the TV as a wireless access point ●...
Page 155 Note Ensure to use a LAN straight cable. ● Set up and connect equipment required for the network environment. You ● cannot make such settings on this TV. Read the manual of the equipment. If your modem has no broadband router functions, use a broadband router. ●...
Page 156 Network settings Network Connection Ensure the connections are completed before starting network setup. Network > Network connections ■ Quick setup - Wireless 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Network > Network Connection and press to access. Confirm the encryption key, settings and position of your access point ●...
Page 157 ■ Quick setup - Wired 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Network > Network Connection and press to access. 3. Select Quick setup and press to access. 4. Automatically setup is done and Network Status is displayed. Network > Network settings > Network Status 5.
Page 158 Custom - Wireless Ensure the connections are completed before starting network setup. Network > Network connections 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Network > Network Connection > Custom > Wireless and press to access. Confirm the encryption key, settings and position of your access point ●...
Page 159 4. Enter the encryption key of the access point and press to set. You can set characters using Numeric buttons. ● Press BACK/RETURN to store. ● IP/DNS Settings is displayed. Acquire IP Address Acquire DNS Address Auto is recommended. ● Available settings are displayed automatically.
Page 160 6. Select Network Status and press to access. Network > Network settings > Network Status 7. Select Exit and press to set. - 160 -...
Page 161 Custom - Wired Ensure the connections are completed before starting network setup. Network > Network connections 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Network > Network Connection > Custom > Wired and press access. IP/DNS Settings is displayed. Acquire IP Address Acquire DNS Address Auto is recommended.
Page 162 4. Select Network Status and press to access. Network > Network settings > Network Status 5. Select Exit and press to set. = Note = To deactivate wireless, set Easy Mirroring and confirm the network ● connection type is set to Wired. - 162 -...
Page 163 Custom - Wireless Access Point You can use the TV as a wireless access point and connect the network equipment without an access point. Confirm the PIN code, network settings of the equipment before starting ● setup. For details, read the manual of the equipment. 1.
Page 164 Network Status Displays and checks the network status (MAC Address, current network settings, etc.). 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Network > Network Status and press to access. 3. Automatically testing is done and Network Status is displayed. Again: Performs automatic testing of the network connection for the TV and displays the current status again.
Page 165 my Home Cloud Settings Sets for an account to enjoy the cloud services. 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Network > my Home Cloud Settings and press to access. 3. Select one of the following items and press to access.
Page 166 VIERA Name Sets your favourite name for this TV. 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Network > VIERA Name and press to access. 3. Enter characters and press to set. This name is used as the name of this TV on the screen of the other ●...
Page 167 For the operations, refer to the support information of the application. Depending on the network condition, this function may not be available. ● Depending on the area, this function may not be available. For details, ● consult your local Panasonic dealer. - 167 -...
Page 168 Remote Device List. Remote Device List Lists the equipment accessible to this TV on the home network. = Note = Depending on the area, this function may not be available. For details, ● consult your local Panasonic dealer. - 168 -...
Page 169 File Sharing Settings Network Device List Lists the accessible network devices to play back the content in Media Player. Media Player > Using Media Player > Network device - 169 -...
Page 170 Mirroring Settings Settings for the mirroring function Functions > Mirroring > Mirroring Settings - 170 -...
Page 171 Software Update Accesses the specific website to update the TV’s software if any updates are available. 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Network > Software Update and press to access. 3. Follow the on-screen instructions. - 171 -...
Page 172 New Software Message Selects whether to give a notification message when new software is found via network or not. 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Network > New Software Message and press to access. 3. Select and press to set.
Page 173 Photos Selecting file Ensure the preparations of the media server, network connections and network settings are completed. Network > DLNA > In-House streaming Network > Network connections Network > Network settings 1. Display APPS List with APPS. 2. Select Media Server and press to access.
Page 174 Viewing photo ■ Playback To operate Single view ● : To the previous photo : To the next photo : Stop (return to list) : Slideshow To display / hide the operation guide ● To rotate 90° ● (blue) To return to list ●...
Page 175 Using Slideshow Slideshow ends when all photos within the list are viewed. 1. Select the file from the thumbnail of photos for the first view. 2. Start Slideshow with (red) and OK. To display / hide the operation guide ● To pause (return to Single view) ●...
Page 176 Auto Makeup / Off) Automatically detects the face in the photo and improves luminance and contrast. Interval (Long Normal / Short) Selects slideshow interval. Not valid when Transition Effect is set to Motion ● Repeat / Off) Slideshow repeat Back Ground Music (Off Type1 Type2...
Page 177 Videos Selecting file Ensure the preparations of the media server, network connections and network settings are completed. Network > DLNA > In-House streaming Network > Network connections Network > Network settings 1. Display APPS List with APPS. 2. Select Media Server and press to access.
Page 178 Watching video ■ Playback If you have stopped the last playback halfway, a confirmation screen is displayed to select whether to start from where you stopped last time or from the beginning. To operate playback ● Manual skip (if available) –...
Page 179 To change aspect ● 1) Display Aspect Selection with ASPECT. 2) Select the mode and press to set. Aspect1: Displays the content enlarged without distortion. Aspect2: Displays the content full-screen. Original: Displays the content original size. – You can also change the mode pressing ASPECT. (Press repeatedly until you reach the desired mode.) –...
Page 180 Video Setup Set up the settings for video file operations on this TV. 1. Display the option menu with OPTION. 2. Select Video Setup and press to access. 3. Select one of the following items and press to access. Video Preview Multi Audio Dual Audio Dual Mono Audio...
Page 181 Subtitle Text Delay: Adjusts the delay time for the subtitles. Repeat / Off) Playback repeat within the selected file - 181 -...
Page 182 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 ● Network > Videos > Video Setup 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2.
Page 183 Music Selecting file Ensure the preparations of the media server, network connections and network settings are completed. Network > DLNA > In-House streaming Network > Network connections Network > Network settings 1. Display APPS List with APPS. 2. Select Media Server and press to access.
Page 184 Playing music ■ Playback To operate playback ● : Rewind : Fast forward : Stop : Pause (displays the time seek bar) / Playback To jump to the specified time point ● 1) Display the time seek bar with OK. 2) While the time seek bar is displayed Press Search approx.
Page 185 Music Setup Set up the settings for music file operations on this TV. 1. Display the option menu with OPTION. 2. Select Music Setup > Repeat with OK. 3. Select Folder and press to set. Folder: Playback repeat within the selected folder One: Playback repeat of the selected one file - 185 -...
Page 186 DIGA Recorder Controlling DIGA Recorder Ensure the preparations of the media server, network connections and network settings are completed. Network > DLNA > In-House streaming Network > Network connections Network > Network settings 1. Display APPS List with APPS. 2. Select Media Server and press to access.
Page 187 Technical information Photo format ■ Supported Photo formats ● JPEG (.jpg, .jpeg) Sub-sampling: 4:4:4, 4:2:2, 4:2:0 Image resolution (pixel): 8 × 8 to 30 719 × 17 279 DCF and EXIF standards ● Progressive JPEG is not supported. ● = Note = Some files may not be played back even if they fulfil these conditions.
Page 188 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. ● MKV (.mkv) Video codec: H.264 BP/MP/HP, MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG4 SP/ASP...
Page 189 ● 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 ● PS (.mod, .mpg, .mpeg, .vob, .vro) Video codec: MPEG1, MPEG2 Audio codec: Dolby Digital, LPCM, MPEG Audio ●...
Page 190 ■ 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 191 Music format ■ Supported Music formats ● MP3 (.mp3) ● AAC (.m4a) Copy-protected files cannot be played back. ● ● FLAC (.flac) ● WMA / WMA Pro (.wma) Copy-protected files cannot be played back. ● WMA Lossless is not supported. ●...
Page 192 Functions Mirroring How to use You can watch display images of other devices (smartphone, etc.) on the TV screen using a mirroring function. Smartphone, etc. 1. Display APPS List with APPS. 2. Select Mirroring and press OK. 3. Follow the on-screen instructions. Pairing information of the device (smartphone, etc.) is registered once you ●...
Page 193 Mirroring Settings You can set items for the mirroring function. 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Network > Mirroring Settings and press OK. 3. Select one of the following items and press to access. Easy Mirroring Delete All Pairings 4.
Page 194 DVB-via-IP DVB-via-IP client connection This TV has DVB-via-IP client function and can connect to DVB-via-IP server to watch broadcast streaming. Please ensure that the unit is disconnected from the mains socket before attaching or disconnecting any cables. It is recommended to connect to DVB-via-IP server with a LAN cable. ●...
Page 195 ● Network > Network settings > Network Status For information about the connections, read the manual of the DVB-via-IP ● server. Additional information about the servers may be found on the following ● website. http://panasonic.net/viera/support (English only) - 195 -...
Page 196 DVB-via-IP Server Selection ■ Preparations Ensure the network connections and network settings are completed. ● Functions > DVB-via-IP > DVB-via-IP client connection Network > Network settings Ensure the server settings are completed. For details, read the manual of ● DVB-via-IP server. ■...
Page 197 This function is not available when the TV is turned off with Mains Power ● On / Off switch. Additional information about the services may be found on the following ● website. http://panasonic.net/viera/support (English only) Please also read the manual of DVB-via-IP server. ● - 197 -...
Page 198 VIERA Link “HDAVI Control™” Summary of VIERA Link Enjoy additional HDMI Inter-Operability with Panasonic products which have “HDAVI Control™” function. VIERA Link (HDAVI Control) connects the TV and the equipment with VIERA Link function, and enables easy control, playback, energy saving, creating home theatre, etc.
Page 199 ● 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 200 ■ 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 201 ■ Available features (HDMI and Audio out connections) Player theatre Easy playback ● Power on Link ● Power off Link ● Intelligent Auto Standby ● VIERA Link Control ● Speaker Selection ● Blu-ray Disc theatre Easy playback ● Power on Link ●...
Page 202 ■ 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 203 Preparations Connect the equipment supporting VIERA Link. ● For details of VIERA Link connections ● Functions > VIERA Link “HDAVI Control™” > Summary of VIERA Link Use a fully wired HDMI compliant cable. ● Use a fully wired SCART cable. ●...
Page 204 Easy playback Automatic input switching - When the connected equipment is operated, the input mode is switched automatically. - 204 -...
Page 205 Power on Link Power on Link VIERA Link Settings to use this function. When the connected equipment is operated, the TV is automatically turned on. (Only when the TV is in Standby mode.) - 205 -...
Page 206 Power off Link Power off Link VIERA Link Settings to use this function. When the TV is set to Standby mode, the connected equipment is also automatically set to Standby. This function will work even if the TV enters Standby mode automatically ●...
Page 207 Standby Power Save Standby Power Save VIERA Link Settings to use this function. The power consumption of the connected equipment in Standby mode is controlled higher or lower in synchronisation with the TV on / off state to reduce the consumption. When the TV is set to Standby mode, the connected equipment is automatically set to Standby and the power consumption of the connected equipment is automatically minimised.
Page 208 Intelligent Auto Standby Intelligent Auto Standby VIERA Link Settings to use this function. When the TV is on, non-used connected equipment goes into Standby mode automatically to reduce the power consumption. For example, when the input mode is switched from HDMI or when Speaker Selection is changed to (except for watching a disc).
Page 209 VIERA Link Control You can control some functions of the connected equipment with this TV’s remote control by pointing at the TV’s signal receiver. 1. Display APPS List with APPS. 2. Select VIERA Link and press to access. 3. Select VIERA Link Control and press to access.
Page 210 = 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 211 Speaker Selection You can control the theatre speaker with this TV’s remote control by pointing at the TV’s signal receiver. 1. Display APPS List with APPS. 2. Select VIERA Link and press to access. 3. Select Speaker Selection and press to access.
Page 212 Note These functions may not work properly depending on the connected ● equipment. Image or sound may not be delivered for the first few seconds when the ● input mode is switched. “HDAVI Control 5” is the newest standard for HDAVI Control compatible ●...
Page 213 Child Lock Using Child Lock You can lock specific channels / AV input terminals to restrict access to them. When the locked channel / input is selected, a message appears. Enter the PIN number to watch. 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2.
Page 214 PIN number You can change the PIN number. 1. Select Change PIN and press to access. 2. Enter a new PIN number twice with Numeric buttons. = Note = Setting Shipping Condition erases the PIN number and all settings. ● - 214 -...
Page 215 Parental Rating To watch the DVB programme that has rating information on the selected age, enter the PIN number (depending on the broadcaster). 1. Select Parental Rating and press to access. 2. Select an age for the restriction of programmes and press to set.
Page 216 Data Service Application Using Data Service Application You can enjoy Hybrid Broadcast Broadband TV application that is one of the interactive data services for digital broadcasting. 1. Select the mode with TV. DVB-S DVB-C DVB-T DVB-via-IP 2. Display the menu with MENU. 3.
Page 217 Cookie 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Setup > Data Service Application > Store Cookie Delete Cookie and press to access. Store Cookie / Off) Enables storing the technical information that a data service application leaves into the TV in order to recognise to use it again. Delete Cookie Deletes all of technical information left by a data service application.
Page 218 Note A broadband network environment is required to be able to use Hybrid ● Broadcast Broadband TV application fully. Ensure the network connections and network settings are completed. Network > Network connections Network > Network settings Not all the data services are available depending on the country, area and ●...
Page 219 Common Interface Caution If the encrypted message is displayed on the screen, the correct Common Interface (CI) Module and smart card that are required for this service are not inserted. ■ How to insert CI module and smart card Turn the TV off with Mains Power On / Off switch whenever inserting or ●...
Page 220 Using Common Interface The Common Interface Module menu provides access to software contained in Common Interface (CI) Modules. This function may not be available in some countries or regions. ● Video and audio signals may not be output depending on the broadcast or ●...
Page 221 Shipping Condition Shipping Condition Resets the TV to its original condition (i.e. no channels tuned in). All settings other than USB Device Setup are reset (channels, picture, sound settings, etc.). 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Setup > System Menu >...
Page 222 Updating the TV Software Information A new version of software may be released for download to enhance the performance or operations of the TV. If there is an update available and the channel has the update information, a notification message is displayed. To install new software, select Standby and press...
Page 223 Auto update You can update new software automatically. 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Setup > System Menu > System Update > Auto Update Search in Standby and press to access. 3. Select the time and press to set. If any software updates are available, a notification message will appear.
Page 224 Manual update You can update new software manually. 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Setup > System Menu > System Update > System Update Search and press to access. 3. Searches for an update (for several minutes) and displays a corresponding message if any.
Page 225 Setting characters Using Numeric buttons You can enter characters for free input items using Numeric buttons. Press Numeric buttons repeatedly until you reach the desired character. : . @ / 1 ! : # + - * _ ( ) “ ‘ % & ? , ; = $ [ ] ~ < > { } | ` ^ \ : a b c 2 A B C : d e f 3 D E F : g h i 4 G H I...
Page 226 Keyboard Keyboard Keyboards requiring the drivers are not supported. ● To change the language type, set USB Keyboard Layout. ● 1) Display the menu with MENU. 2) Select Setup > System Menu > USB Keyboard Layout and press access. 3) Select the language and press to set.
Page 227 Settings Setting menu How to use Various menus allow you to make settings for the picture, sound, and other functions. 1. Display the menu with MENU. Displayed items vary depending on the input signal. ● 2. Select the menu and press to access.
Page 228 To exit the menu screen ● EXIT To return to the previous screen ● BACK/RETURN To change the colour type of on-screen displays, set Colour. ● my Home Screen > my Home Screen > OSD Colour = Note = Menu items and selectable options vary depending on the mode (TV ●...
Page 229 Picture Viewing Mode Selects your favourite picture mode for each input. (Dynamic Normal Cinema True Cinema / Custom) Watching > For best picture > Viewing Mode - 229 -...
Page 230 Basic settings Backlight, Contrast, Brightness, Colour, Tint, Sharpness Adjusts the levels of these options according to your personal preference. Watching > For best picture > Basic settings Colour Temperature Sets the overall colour tone of the picture (bluer - redder). Watching >...
Page 231 Ambient Sensor Automatic Brightness Control function Adjusts picture settings automatically depending on ambient lighting condition. / Off) Watching > For best picture > Ambient Sensor - 231 -...
Page 232 Noise reduction settings Noise Reduction (Auto / Off) Reduces unwanted picture noise. Watching > For best picture > Noise reduction settings Not valid when 1080p Pixel Direct is set to ● MPEG Noise Reduction (Auto / Off) Reduces flicker noise in contoured parts of a picture and block noise. Watching >...
Page 233 Advanced Settings You can adjust and set up the detailed picture settings. Watching > For best picture > Advanced Settings This function is available when Viewing Mode is set to Cinema, True Cinema or Custom. - 233 -...
Page 234 Option Settings Game Mode 55 inches model / Off) Provides suitable images for fast response signals when playing games. Watching > For best picture > Option Settings Not valid in TV mode ● Film Cadence Mode / Off) Improves vertical resolution for movie images. Watching >...
Page 235 AV Colour System (Auto SECAM M.NTSC / NTSC) Selects optional colour system based on video signals. Watching > For best picture > Option Settings For AV ● 3D-COMB / Off) Makes still or slow moving pictures more vivid. Watching > For best picture > Option Settings For PAL / NTSC signal reception in TV mode or from composite ●...
Page 236 Screen Settings 16:9 Overscan / Off) Selects the screen area displaying the image for 16:9 aspect. Watching > For best picture > Screen Settings Not valid for photo content ● H-Size Switches the horizontal display range to reduce noise on the side edge of the image.
Page 237 Copy Adjustment Copies the picture settings of True Cinema Custom to those of the other input mode or Viewing Mode. Watching > For best picture > Copy Adjustment - 237 -...
Page 238 Reset to Defaults Resets the current Picture Viewing Mode to the default settings. - 238 -...
Page 239 Sound Mode Selects your favourite sound mode for each input. (Standard Music Speech / User) Watching > For best audio > Sound mode - 239 -...
Page 240 Basic settings Bass Adjusts level to enhance or minimise lower, deeper sound output. Watching > For best audio > Basic settings Treble Adjusts level to enhance or minimise sharper, higher sound output. Watching > For best audio > Basic settings Equaliser Adjusts the frequency level to suit your favourite sound quality.
Page 241 Volume settings Speaker Setting (TV Speaker Headphones / Off) Selects the sound output to adjust volume. Set to when using the external speakers. Watching > For best audio > Volume settings Headphone Volume Adjusts the volume of headphones. Watching > For best audio > Volume settings Auto Gain Control / Off) Automatically regulates large sound level differences between channels and...
Page 242 Voice Guidance Settings Voice Guidance / Off) Set to to enable voice guidance of the basic features (on-screen messages, etc.) for visually impaired users. Watching > For best audio > Voice Guidance Settings Speed (Fast Normal / Slow) Selects the readout speed for the voice guidance. Watching >...
Page 243 Audio Description Preferred Audio Type (Standard Audio Description) Narration settings for visually impaired users Watching > For best audio > Audio Description For DVB ● Volume Adjusts the volume for Audio Description. Watching > For best audio > Audio Description For DVB ●...
Page 244 Advanced settings Selects multiplex sound mode (if available). Watching > For best audio > Advanced settings For Analogue ● Audio Preference (Auto Multichannel Stereo / MPEG) Selects the initial setting for audio tracks. Watching > For best audio > Advanced settings For DVB ●...
Page 245 Reset to Defaults Resets the current Sound Mode to the default settings. - 245 -...
Page 246 Network Network Connection Sets the network setting to use this TV in your network environment. Network > Network settings > Network Connection - 246 -...
Page 247 Network Status Displays and checks the network status (MAC Address, current network settings, etc.). Network > Network settings > Network Status - 247 -...
Page 248 my Home Cloud Settings Sets for an account to enjoy the cloud services. Network > Network settings > my Home Cloud Settings - 248 -...
Page 249 VIERA Name Sets your favourite name for this TV. Network > Network settings > VIERA Name - 249 -...
Page 250 TV Remote App Settings Sets to control the TV from network equipment (smartphone, etc.). Network > Network settings > TV Remote App Settings - 250 -...
Page 251 Network Link Settings Sets to control the TV with devices connected to the network. Network > Network settings > Network Link Settings - 251 -...
Page 252 File Sharing Settings Network Device List Lists the accessible network devices to play back the content in Media Player. Media Player > Using Media Player > Network device - 252 -...
Page 253 Mirroring Settings Settings for the mirroring function Functions > Mirroring > Mirroring Settings - 253 -...
Page 254 Other settings Software Update Checks for available software updates from the Panasonic website. Network > Network settings > Software Update New Software Message / Off) Selects whether to give a notification message when new software is found via network or not.
Page 255 Timer Off Timer Sets the duration of time until the TV automatically goes into Standby mode. (minutes)) Watching > Basic > Off Timer - 255 -...
Page 256 Timer Programming Sets a timer to record or remind forthcoming programmes. Recording > Timer Programming > Setting Timer Programming For DVB ● - 256 -...
Page 257 Time Zone Adjusts the time data. Watching > Basic > Adjusting time - 257 -...
Page 258 Auto Standby Automatically turns the TV to Standby mode for energy saving when no operation is performed for 4 hours. / Off) Watching > Basic > Energy saving functions - 258 -...
Page 259 No signal Power off Automatically turns the TV to Standby mode to prevent unnecessary power consumption when no signal is received and no operation is performed for 10 minutes. / Off) Watching > Basic > Energy saving functions - 259 -...
Page 260 Setup Eco Navigation Automatically sets the TV to the most suitable energy-saving mode. Watching > Basic > Energy saving functions - 260 -...
Page 261 USB Device Setup Formats the USB HDD or safely removes USB device. Recording > USB HDD setup > Setting for USB HDD - 261 -...
Page 262 Recording Setup Settings for the recording feature of the USB HDD Recording > Recording current programme > One Touch Recording Recording > Recording current programme > REW LIVE TV - 262 -...
Page 263 Child Lock Applies access control for channels or inputs to prevent unwanted access. Functions > Child Lock > Using Child Lock - 263 -...
Page 264 Tuning Menu Favourites Edit Creates a list of favourite channels. Watching > Tuning and editing channels > Favourites Edit Not valid in Analogue ● Channel List Skips unwanted channels or edits channels. Watching > Tuning and editing channels > Channel List Auto Setup Automatically searches for receivable channels.
Page 265 Service Replacement / Off) Set to to display a message to switch to the available service (only available in some countries). Watching > Tuning and editing channels > Other settings For DVB-C ● Signal Condition Checks the signal condition. Watching > Tuning and editing channels > Signal Condition Not valid in Analogue ●...
Page 266 Language OSD Language Changes language for on-screen displays. Watching > Basic > Language Preferred Audio 1 / 2 Selects the first and second preferred language for DVB multi audio (depending on the broadcaster). Watching > Basic > Language Preferred Subtitles 1 / 2 Selects the first and second preferred language for DVB subtitles (depending on the broadcaster).
Page 267 Display Settings OSD Colour (Jet black Pale grey Organic brown Sand beige) Selects the preferred colour type of on-screen displays. my Home Screen > my Home Screen > OSD Colour Preferred Subtitle Type (Standard Hard of Hearing) Selects the preferred subtitle type. Watching >...
Page 268 Banner Display Timeout 0 (No display) (seconds)) Sets how long the information banner stays on screen. Watching > Basic > Information banner Smart Banner / Off) Displays the introduction banner for the internet service. Watching > Basic > Information banner Playing Time Display 55 inches model / Off)
Page 269 Common Interface Sets to watch encrypted channels, etc. Functions > Common Interface > Using Common Interface - 269 -...
Page 270 VIERA Link Settings VIERA Link / Off) Sets to use VIERA Link functions. Functions > VIERA Link “HDAVI Control™” > Preparations Power on Link / Off) Sets to use Power on Link functions. Functions > VIERA Link “HDAVI Control™” > Power on Link Power off Link / Off) Sets to use Power off Link functions.
Page 271 Data Service Application Service (Auto Start On Auto Start Off / Off) Sets to use Hybrid Broadcast Broadband TV application. Not all the data services are available depending on the country, area and ● broadcaster. Functions > Data Service Application > Using Data Service Application For DVB ●...
Page 272 System Menu USB Keyboard Layout Selects the language that your USB Keyboard supports. Functions > Keyboard > Keyboard Shipping Condition Resets all settings to the original condition. Functions > Shipping Condition > Shipping Condition System Update Downloads new software to this TV. Functions >...
Page 273 Other Settings Power Save / Off) Reduces brightness of the picture to economise on power consumption. Exchange Channel List Exports / Imports DVB-S Channel List settings using the USB device to share the same settings with VIERA which has the same function. Watching >...
Page 274 Support Help menu Using Help menu 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Help and press to access. 3. Select TV Self Test System Information Device Information and press to access. TV Self Test Makes a diagnosis of picture or sound problems. Follow the on-screen instructions.
Page 275 TV Self Test. Support > Help menu > Using Help menu 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 276 No image is displayed Check the correct input mode is selected. ● Check the setting of AV2 (COMPONENT / VIDEO) in Input Selection ● match the signal being output by the external equipment. Watching > External equipment Is Backlight, Contrast, Brightness Colour in the Picture Menu set to the...
Page 277 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 or dish.
Page 278 Faulty dish message appears The satellite cable may be short-circuited or there may be connection ● problems of the cable. Check the cable and connection and then turn the TV off with Mains Power On / Off switch, and turn it on again. If the message persists, consult a dish installer for checking the dish and ●...
Page 279 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 280 Also makes a diagnosis of sound problem in TV Self Test. Support > Help menu > Using Help menu If the problem still persists, please contact your local Panasonic dealer for assistance. No sound is produced Is “Sound mute” active? Press MUTE to switch sound mute on or off.
Page 281 HDMI Before requesting service or assistance, please follow these simple guides to solve the problem. If the problem still persists, please contact your local Panasonic dealer for assistance. Sound is unusual Set the sound setting of the connected equipment to “2ch L.PCM”.
Page 282 Network Before requesting service or assistance, please follow these simple guides to solve the problem. If the problem still persists, please contact your local Panasonic dealer for assistance. Cannot connect to the network Check the LAN cable or wireless LAN is connected properly.
Page 283 Cannot operate internet content Check the connections and settings. ● Network > Network connections > Internet connection Network > Network settings The server or connected line may be busy now. ● - 283 -...
Page 284 Other Before requesting service or assistance, please follow these simple guides to solve the problem. If the problem still persists, please contact your local Panasonic dealer for assistance. VIERA Link function does not work and an error message appears Check the connections.
Page 285 When pushed with a finger, the display panel moves slightly and makes a noise There is a little gap around the panel to prevent damage to the panel. This ● is not a malfunction. - 285 -...
Page 286 Maintenance Care and Cleaning First, remove the mains plug from the mains socket. ■ Display panel, Cabinet, Pedestal Regular care: Gently wipe the surface of the display panel, cabinet, or pedestal by using a soft cloth to remove dirt or fingerprints. For stubborn dirt: (1) First clean the dust on the surface.
Page 287 Optional accessories 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 ● by yourself have the risk of personal injury and product damage. In order to maintain the unit’s performance and safety, be absolutely sure to ask...
Page 288 HDMI, the HDMI Logo, and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries. HDAVI Control™ is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
Page 289 Please refer to the detailed terms and conditions thereof shown in the “Software License” menu on this product. At least three (3) years from delivery of this product, Panasonic will give to any third party who contacts us at the contact information provided below,...
Page 290 The source code and the copyright notice are also available for free in our website below. http://www.unipf.jp/dl/EUIDTV15/ - 290 -...
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