Page 1 TX-24FS503E TX-32FS503E TX-40FS503E TX-49FS503E TX-32FS500E TX-40FS500E TX-49FS500E TX-32FS403E TX-40FS403E TX-32FS400E TX-40FS400E HELP English...
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Read first Before use • Licence Features • Home • DVB-via-IP • Easy Mirroring Home Home • Information • How to use • Pin to HOME • Option menu Live TV • How to use • Option Menu Apps • How to use • Option menu Devices • How to use • Option menu Watching Basic • Basic connection...
Page 3 • Adjusting time • Language External equipment • External connection • Watching external input • Operating with TV’s remote control • HDMI features • HDMI HDR Setting • Valid input signals For best picture • Viewing Mode • Aspect • Aspect Control Signal • Basic settings • Ambient Sensor • HDR Brightness Setting • Noise reduction settings • Advanced Settings • Option Settings • Screen Settings...
Page 4 • Teletext mode • Teletext Character Set Tuning and editing channels • Setting menu • Channel List Editor • Favourites Editor • Auto Setup • Manual Tuning • Update Channel List • Signal Condition • Other settings • Selectable satellites Recording USB HDD setup • Preparations • Setting for USB HDD Recording current programme • One Touch Recording • REW LIVE TV Timer Programming...
Page 5 Easy List View • Selecting file • Filtering files Mix Folder View • Selecting file • Filtering files • Sorting files Playback • Playback • Slideshow Settings • Video Setup • Audio output settings Recorded TV mode • Selecting content • Watching recorded TV • Grouping content • Deleting content • Chapter List • Audio output settings Connected device • Device handling caution • USB devices...
Page 6 DLNA • In-House streaming • Using DLNA Network connections • Internet connection • DLNA connection • Note Network settings • Network Connection • Custom - Wireless • Custom - Wired • Custom - Wireless Access Point • Network Status • TV Name • TV Remote App Settings • Network Link Settings • File Sharing Settings • Mirroring Settings • Control4 Settings • Software Update...
Page 7 • Playing music • Music Setup Supported format • Photo format • Video format • Music format Functions Mirroring • How to use • Mirroring Settings 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...
Page 8 • Note Common Interface • Caution • Using Common Interface Shipping Condition • Shipping Condition Updating the TV Software • Information • Auto update • Manual update Setting characters • Using Numeric buttons Keyboard • Keyboard Settings Setting menu • How to use Picture • Viewing Mode • Basic settings • Ambient Sensor • HDR Brightness Setting • Noise reduction settings • Advanced Settings...
Page 9 • Basic settings • Volume settings • Voice Guidance Settings • Audio Description • Advanced settings • Reset to Defaults Network • Network Connection • Network Status • TV Name • TV Remote App Settings • Network Link Settings • File Sharing Settings • Mirroring Settings • Control4 Settings • Other settings Timer • Off Timer • Timer Programming • Time Zone • Auto Standby...
Page 10 • System Menu • Other Settings Support Help menu • Using Help menu FAQs • Picture • Digital TV • Analogue TV • Sound • HDMI • Network • Other • Detailed information Maintenance • Care and Cleaning - 10 -...
Page 11 How to use ■ Meaning of signs Letters enclosed in brackets indicate remote control buttons. Menu Letters in cyan indicate on-screen display items. References in this eHELP You can jump to the page by pressing while the cursor is on the references.
Page 12: Read First
HDMI Logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing Administrator, Inc. in the United States and other countries. HDAVI Control™ is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby, Dolby Audio, and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
Page 13 “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,...
Page 14: Features
Features Home “Home” is a gateway to the TV programmes, applications and connected devices. It provides you an easy way to access all the features. Home > Home > Information - 14 -...
Page 15: Dvb-Via-Ip
DVB-via-IP This TV has DVB-via-IP client function and can connect to DVB-via-IP server or SAT>IP compatible servers to receive broadcast streaming. Functions > DVB-via-IP > DVB-via-IP client connection - 15 -...
Page 16: Easy Mirroring
Easy Mirroring You can watch and display images of other devices (smartphone, etc.) on the TV screen using a mirroring function. You can also start the mirroring function from the other devices without operating the TV. Functions > Mirroring > How to use - 16 -...
Page 17: Home Home
Home Home Information “Home” is a gateway to the TV programmes, applications and connected devices. Home is displayed by pressing HOME and it provides you an easy way to access all the features as shown below (example). Home Live TV –...
Page 18 = Note = Be sure to update the software when a software update notice is displayed ● on the TV screen. If the software is not updated, you may not be able to use Home. You can update the software later manually. Network >...
Page 19: How To Use
How to use From Home, you can access all the features such as TV programmes, applications and connected devices. 1. Display Home with HOME. (Example) Press to display the tabs which provide you with the relevant ● programme information, recommended content, etc. A broadband network environment is required to use internet services.
Page 20 ■ Setting You can set up Home, tabs, etc. 1. Display Home with HOME. 2. Press repeatedly to display the setting tab. 3. Select one of the following items and press to access. Tab Settings Enable Auto Pin Disable Auto Pin 4.
Page 21: Pin To Home
Pin to HOME You can add a shortcut for a frequently used feature on Home. 1. Display Home with HOME. 2. Select Live TV Apps Devices and press to access. 3. Select a feature (TV programme / application / device). 4.
Page 22: Option Menu
Option menu You can customise Home. 1. Display the option menu with OPTION. 2. Select one of the following items and press to access. Unpin from HOME Move 3. Set the item and press to store. Unpin from HOME Removes a shortcut from Home. Move Arranges the position of the icons.
Page 23: Live Tv
Live TV How to use Live TV is a gateway to the TV programmes. 1. Display Home with HOME. 2. Select Live (Example) 3. Press to access. (Example) For details of watching TV ● Watching > Basic To add a shortcut icon ●...
Page 24: Option Menu
Option Menu Confirm or change the current status. Display the image full-screen to use this function. ● 1. Display the option menu with OPTION. 2. Select one of the following items and press to access. Pin to HOME Voice Guidance Settings Audio Type Multi Video Multi...
Page 25 This setting is not memorised and it returns to the default setting once you ● exit the current programme. For DVB ● Dual Audio Selects stereo / monaural (if available). For DVB ● Sub Channel Selects the multifeed programme - sub channel (if available). For DVB ●...
Page 26: How To Use
Apps How to use Various applications (internet content, etc.) can be accessed easily from Apps. 1. Display Home with HOME. 2. Select Apps and press to access. (Example) To exit Apps ● EXIT To add a shortcut icon ● Home > Home > Pin to HOME You can assign a favourite application to MY APP of the TV’s remote...
Page 27: Option Menu
Option menu 1. Display the option menu with OPTION. 2. Select one of the following items and press to access. Pin to HOME Set as My App Move Lock Unlock Uninstall Show Info. 3. Set the item and press to store. Pin to HOME Adds a shortcut for a frequently used feature on Home.
Page 28: How To Use
Devices How to use Connected devices (HDMI equipment, USB device, network device, etc.) can be accessed easily from Devices. 1. Display Home with HOME. 2. Select Devices and press to access. (Example) To exit Devices ● EXIT To add a shortcut icon ●...
Page 29: Option Menu
Option menu 1. Display the option menu with OPTION. 2. Select one of the following items and press to access. Pin to HOME Accessibility Switch to Component Switch to Video Show Info. 3. Set the item and press to store. Pin to HOME Adds a shortcut for a frequently used feature on Home.
Page 30: Basic Connection
Watching Basic Basic connection Some features are not available on all models. 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. ●...
Page 31 ■ Aerial Terrestrial / cable terminal RF cable Terrestrial aerial / Cable For DVB-C, DVB-T, Analogue ● ■ DVD Recorder / Blu-ray Recorder, etc. Terrestrial / cable terminal RF cable DVD Recorder / Blu-ray Recorder, etc. Terrestrial aerial / Cable HDMI terminal HDMI cable - 31 -...
Page 32 ■ Set top box HDMI terminal HDMI cable Set top box Cable = Note = For details of DVB-via-IP connections ● Functions > DVB-via-IP For details of VIERA Link connections ● Functions > VIERA Link “HDAVI Control™” > Summary of VIERA Link Please also read the manual of the equipment being connected.
Page 33: Selecting Channel
Selecting channel Some features are not available on all models. 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.
Page 34 ■ To watch pay-TV For details of the encrypted channels ● Functions > Common Interface > Using Common Interface Consult the operator / broadcaster or CI module manufacturer for more ● information and conditions of the services. - 34 -...
Page 35: Information Banner
Information banner Some features are not available on all models. 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 36 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 37: 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 38: 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 39: Off Timer
Off Timer Switch to 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 40: 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 41 ■ 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 42: 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. ● - 42 -...
Page 43: 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 44: 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 45 ■ AV devices AV (COMPONENT) terminals Component cables DVD Player, etc. AV (VIDEO) terminals Composite cables Camcorder / Game equipment ■ USB devices USB port USB cable USB HDD, etc. = Note = It is recommended to connect the device to the TV’s USB port directly. ●...
Page 46 You cannot use two or more of the same kind of USB devices ● simultaneously except USB Flash Memory or USB HDD. Use USB 2 port for connecting the USB HDD. ● Some USB devices or USB HUB may not be used with this TV. ●...
Page 47: Watching External Input
Watching external input Connect the external equipment (VCR, DVD, etc.) and you can watch through the input. 1. Display the input selection menu with AV. 2. Select the input mode connected to the equipment and press to watch. (The selected mode is displayed on the top left of the screen.) You can also select the input pressing AV.
Page 48 2. Select Setup > Display Settings > Playing Time Display and press access. 3. Select and press to set. This function is available when Game Mode is set to On. ● - 48 -...
Page 49: Operating With Tv's Remote Control
Recording > Recording current programme > One Touch Recording ■ 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.
Page 50 2. Enter the appropriate code as follows with Numeric buttons. Codes for each product and features ● 70: DVD Recorder, DVD Player, Blu-ray Disc Player 71: Player theatre, Blu-ray Disc theatre 72: VCR 73 (default): Using in USB HDD recording, Media Player, DLNA features or VIERA Link 3.
Page 51: 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 to external 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 52 = Note = Audio settings can be made on HDMI Audio Format HDMI Input in the ● Sound Menu. Watching > For best audio > Advanced settings If the connected equipment has an aspect adjustment function, set the ● aspect ratio to “16:9”. These HDMI connectors are “type A”.
Page 53: Hdmi Hdr Setting
HDMI HDR Setting 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Setup > HDMI HDR Setting and press to access. 3. Set the item and press to store. HDMI HDR Setting / Off) Set to when the HDR device is connected to the TV. Please turn this function if the image looks unnatural.
Page 54: 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 55: 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 Sport / Game) Selects your favourite picture mode for each input.
Page 56 The following items can be adjusted and stored for each mode. ● Backlight Contrast Brightness Colour Tint Sharpness Colour Temperature Vivid Colour Adaptive Backlight Control Ambient Sensor HDR Brightness Setting Noise Reduction MPEG Remaster Dynamic Range Remaster Clear Motion This function can be memorised respectively for input or TV mode. ●...
Page 57: Aspect
Aspect Changes the aspect ratio (image size). ■ To change the aspect ratio manually 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Picture > Screen Settings and press to access. 3. Select Aspect and press to access. 4. Set the item and press to store.
Page 58: Aspect Control Signal
Aspect Control Signal Some features are not available on all models. Programmes usually contain an “Aspect Control Signal”. (Widescreen signal, Control signal through 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 HDMI terminal is found.
Page 59 ● AV (VIDEO) terminals Valid input signal format: SECAM PAL 525/60 M.NTSC NTSC : Control signal through HDMI terminal only ● AV (COMPONENT) terminals (WSS only) Valid input signal format: 625 (576) / 50i, 50p Invalid input signal format: 525 (480) / 60i, 60p 750 (720) / 60p, 50p 1 125 (1 080) / 60i, 50i ●...
Page 60: 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 Dynamic Range Remaster Clear Motion 4.
Page 61: 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 62: Hdr Brightness Setting
HDR Brightness Setting 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Picture > HDR Brightness Setting and press to access. 3. Select one of the following items and press to access. HDR Auto Brightness HDR Brightness Enhancer 4. Set the item and press to store.
Page 63: Noise Reduction Settings
Noise reduction settings 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Picture > Noise Reduction MPEG Remaster and press access. 3. Set the item and press to store. Noise Reduction (Auto / Off) Reduces unwanted picture noise. Not valid in the following conditions: ●...
Page 64: 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 65 ■ Colour Gamut Colour Gamut (Auto Normal / Native) Reproduces image colour precisely according to the colour gamut standards. Auto: Automatically adjusts the colour gamut according to the input signal. Normal: Displays colours according to the colour gamut. Native: Displays deep colours by expanding the colour gamut to its maximum. Not valid for photo content ●...
Page 66 ■ Colour Management R-Hue R-Saturation R-Luminance Adjusts the picture hue / saturation / luminance of red areas. G-Hue G-Saturation G-Luminance Adjusts the picture hue / saturation / luminance of green areas. B-Hue B-Saturation B-Luminance Adjusts the picture hue / saturation / luminance of blue areas. More Detailed Adjustment Adjusts more detailed items for Colour...
Page 67 Reset to Defaults: Resets items for More Detailed Adjustment. Reset to Defaults Resets Gamma to the default settings. ■ Reset to Defaults Reset to Defaults Resets Advanced Settings to the default settings. - 67 -...
Page 68: Option Settings
Option Settings Some features are not available on all models. Available menu items are displayed on your TV screen. 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.
Page 69 For HDMI ● HDMI EOTF Type (Auto Traditional gamma / PQ) Selects the EOTF type for each HDMI input. Set to Auto for general use. For HDMI ● EOTF Type (Auto Traditional gamma / PQ) Selects the EOTF type of broadcast or video content. It works correctly only when the signal corresponds the each EOTF type.
Page 70: 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. Aspect 16:9 Overscan Zoom Adjustments Screen Display 4. Set the item and press to store.
Page 71: 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 72: 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 Stadium / User) Selects your favourite sound mode for each input. Standard: Provides the suitable sound quality for all types of scenes.
Page 73: 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 Bass Boost Sport Link 4. Set the item and press to store.
Page 74 Bass Boost / Off) Enhances the effect of bass sounds. This function is effective only for the sound from TV speakers. ● Sport Link / Off) Automatically sets the sound mode to Stadium when Viewing Mode is set to Sport. - 74 -...
Page 75: 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 Selection TV Speaker Setting Headphone Volume Auto Gain Control Volume Correction Clear Sound Adjustment 4.
Page 76 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. Clear Sound Adjustment / Off) If the sound from TV speakers is unclear due to installation environment, is recommended.
Page 77: 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 78: 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 4. Set the item and press to store. For DVB ●...
Page 79: 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 HDMI Audio Format Optical Level SPDIF Delay HDMI Input 4. Set the item and press to store.
Page 80 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 Audio (Dolby Digital Plus) and HE-AAC are the technologies for HD ●...
Page 81 PCM: Digital audio signal is output as PCM. PCM Optical Level Adjusts the audio level of PCM output from DIGITAL AUDIO and HDMI2 (ARC function) terminals to equalise with that of the other audio types. SPDIF Delay Adjusts the delay time of the sound output from DIGITAL AUDIO and HDMI2 (ARC function) terminals if the sound does not synchronise the image.
Page 82: Tv Guide
TV Guide Using TV Guide Some features are not available on all models. 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). Not valid in Analogue ●...
Page 83 To the next day ● (green) To search programme titles and view a list of the searched programmes (if ● available) 1) Display the search list with (yellow). 2) Select Search and press to access. 3) Enter characters with Cursor buttons Numeric buttons, and press to set.
Page 84: Timer Programming
Timer Programming This function allows you to select programmes that you want to record to the USB HDD. 1. Display TV Guide with GUIDE. 2. Select the forthcoming programme and press to access. You can also set a timer event pressing ●...
Page 85: 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 86 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. Press (coloured buttons) while the page is displayed. 2. Press and hold OK. The stored page number changes to white.
Page 87: Teletext Mode
Teletext mode Teletext services are the text information provided by the broadcaster. The features may vary depending on the broadcaster. ● 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Setup > Display Settings > Teletext and press to access. 3. Select (FLOF) / List and press...
Page 88: 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 89: Tuning And Editing Channels
Tuning and editing channels Setting menu Some features are not available on all models. Available menu items are displayed on your TV screen. You can retune channels, edit channel lists, create your favourite channel lists, etc. 1. Select the mode with TV. DVB-S DVB-C DVB-T...
Page 90: Channel List Editor
Channel List Editor Some features are not available on all models. Available menu items are displayed on your TV screen. ■ Edit DVB channels You can edit the list of All DVB Channels by adding / deleting and moving channels. Channels not in all DVB channels list cannot be displayed except in this ●...
Page 91 1) Display the menu with MENU. 2) Select Setup > Other Settings > Exchange Channel List and press to access. 3) Follow the on-screen instructions. – During the operation, remove USB devices other than the USB Flash Memory used for this function. Settings >...
Page 92 3) Press BACK/RETURN to store. = Note = If a VCR is connected only with the RF cable in Analogue, edit VCR. ● - 92 -...
Page 93: Favourites Editor
Favourites Editor ■ List favourite DVB channels Create your favourite channel lists from various broadcasters (up to 4: Favourites 1 to 4). The favourites lists are available for switching in the information banner and the TV Guide screen. Watching > Basic > Information banner Watching >...
Page 94 3) Select the new position with Cursor buttons. 4) Press (green) to store. To delete the channel ● 1) Select the channel. 2) Press (blue) to delete. – Press (yellow) to delete all channels. To name the favourites ● 1) Press (red).
Page 95: Auto Setup
Auto Setup Some features are not available on all models. Available menu items are displayed on your TV screen. 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 ●...
Page 96 – Select User defined to set Test Transponder Frequency manually. – If you set to Single Cable, additional settings are required. Set SingleCable Version, User Band, User Band Frequency (depending on the Single Cable router you use). For details, read the manual of the Single Cable router.
Page 97 3. A confirmation screen is displayed and press to start Auto Setup. (Settings are made automatically.) When the operation is completed, the channel at the lowest position will ● be displayed. ■ DVB-via-IP Ensure the network connections and network settings are completed. ●...
Page 98: Manual Tuning
Manual Tuning Some features are not available on all models. Available menu items are displayed on your TV screen. 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 ●...
Page 99 – SC3: PAL D, K / SECAM D, K – F: SECAM L, L’ 1. Select the channel position with Numeric buttons. 2. Select the channel with Channel Up / Down. 3. Set Manual Tuning. 4. Select Store and press to set.
Page 100 ■ DVB-via-IP (DVB-T) 1. Select Frequency Bandwidth Modulation Service ID and set with Cursor buttons Numeric buttons. 2. Select Start scan and press to search. = Note = For details of DVB-via-IP connections ● Functions > DVB-via-IP > DVB-via-IP client connection Not valid when Client Settings is set to...
Page 101: Update Channel List
Update Channel List Some features are not available on all models. Available menu items are displayed on your TV screen. 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 Channel List ●...
Page 102: 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 103: Other Settings
Other settings Favourite Network Selects your favourite network for each broadcaster (only available in some countries). For DVB-C, DVB-T ● 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 104: Selectable Satellites
Selectable satellites Only for the model supporting the satellite reception ■ 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°...
Page 105: Recording
Recording USB HDD setup Preparations You can record the digital TV programmes to the connected USB HDD and enjoy playing back in various ways. Prepare the USB HDD for the exclusive use of recording with this TV. ● Connect the USB HDD to the USB 2 port with the USB cable. ●...
Page 106 The data recorded on the USB HDD with this TV can only be played back ● on this TV. You cannot play back its content with another TV (including the TV of the same model number) or any equipment. Do not turn the TV off, pull out the mains plug or remove the USB HDD ●...
Page 107: 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 108 To change the mode ● To edit USB HDD name ● (green) To format ● (red) To remove the USB HDD safely from the TV ● (yellow) = Note = You can only select one USB HDD for recording at a time. ●...
Page 109: 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 110: 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 111 REW LIVE TV is stopped and the recorded content is deleted ● automatically in the following conditions: (Even if REW LIVE TV stops for the following conditions, as long as the setting is Auto, a new recording starts automatically in a condition that makes the recording available.) –...
Page 112: Timer Programming
Timer Programming Setting Timer Programming Some features are not available on all models. This function allows you to select programmes that you want to record to the USB HDD. Not valid in Analogue ● 1. Select the mode with TV. DVB-S DVB-C DVB-T...
Page 113 5. Select and set the item (channel, date, start time, end time). can also be entered with Numeric buttons. ● (Example) !: Overlapped timer events Function (USB HDD Rec.) TV mode : DVB-S : DVB-C : DVB-T : DVB-via-IP – You cannot change the mode within the menu. Channel position, channel name, etc.
Page 114: 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 115: 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 116: Technical Information
Technical information USB HDD ■ USB HDD (for recording the digital TV programmes with this TV) The capacity of USB HDD that works with this TV is from 160 GB to 6 TB. ● Connect the USB HDD to the mains socket to record and play back ●...
Page 117: 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) Easy List View: Still pictures / moving pictures recorded with digital camera or digital video camera are played back.
Page 118 ■ 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 119: 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 120 You can use the following buttons during playback. Confirm the remote ● control code is “73”. Watching > External equipment > Operating with TV’s remote control - 120 -...
Page 121: Network Device
Network device You can enjoy photo, video or music stored in the network devices. To enable this function, connect this TV to your home network. ● Network > Network connections Network > Network settings ■ How to set User / Password 1.
Page 122 Easy List View Selecting file Still pictures / moving pictures recorded with digital camera or digital video camera are played back. Select the file in the thumbnail view and press to start playback. If a file or folder is edited or renamed by digital camera, digital video ●...
Page 123 Repeat (Folder File Repeat / Off) Playback repeat Folder: Playback repeat within the selected folder File Repeat: Playback repeat of the selected one file Shuffle / Off) Files are played back at random. - 123 -...
Page 124 Filtering files You can filter the files as the content type. (Photo / Video) 1. Display the option menu with OPTION. 2. Select Filter and press to access. 3. Select Photo Video and press to set. 4. Select and press to change.
Page 125 Mix Folder View Selecting file Displays the thumbnail of all files which are grouped by folder. Select the folder / file and press to start playback. : Error display The preview will start when the title / scene is highlighted in the thumbnail ●...
Page 126 Repeat (Folder File Repeat / Off) Playback repeat Folder: Playback repeat within the selected folder File Repeat: Playback repeat of the selected one file Shuffle / Off) Files are played back at random. - 126 -...
Page 127 Filtering files You can filter the files as the content type. (Photo / Video / Music) 1. Display the option menu with OPTION. 2. Select Filter and press to access. 3. Select Photo Video Music and press to set. 4. Select and press to change.
Page 128 Sorting files You can sort the files in alphabetical / date order. 1. Display the option menu with OPTION. 2. Select Sort and press to access. 3. Select Alphabet(A...Z) Alphabet(Z...A) Date(1...9) Date(9...1) and press to change. - 128 -...
Page 129 Playback Playback ■ Photo playback To the previous photo To the next photo Stop Switch the playback mode (Single view / Slideshow). (blue) : Rotate Display / hide the operation guide. BACK/RETURN Return to thumbnail. ■ Video / Music playback Rewind Fast forward Stop...
Page 130 2) While the time seek bar is displayed Press Search approx. 10 seconds Press and hold Search rapidly 3) Jump to the specified time point with OK. (red) : To the previous title / scene / track (green) : To the next title / scene / track Display / hide the operation guide.
Page 131 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. Screen Mode Interval Back Ground Music 4. Set the item and press to store.
Page 132 2) Select File Folder and press to set. File: The selected music file is registered. Folder: All the music files in the folder which contains the selected music file are registered. = Note = Picture quality may be degraded depending on the slideshow setting. ●...
Page 133 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. Multi Audio Dual Mono Audio Subtitle Settings Menu items and selectable options vary depending on the content.
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 > Playback > Video Setup 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2.
Page 135 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 136 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 137 To confirm or change the current status (if available) ● Home > Live TV > Option Menu To return to list ● BACK/RETURN - 137 -...
Page 138 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 139 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. - 139 -...
Page 140 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 141 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 > Playback > Video Setup 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2.
Page 142 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. - 142 -...
Page 143 USB devices It is recommended to connect the device to the TV’s USB port directly. ● Some USB devices or USB HUB may not be used with this TV. ● You cannot connect any devices using a USB card reader. ●...
Page 144 Supported format Photo format ■ Supported Photo formats ● JPEG (.jpg, .jpeg) Sub-sampling: 4:4:4, 4:2:2, 4:2:0 Image resolution (pixel): 8 × 8 to 30 719 × 17 279 DCF and EXIF standards ● Progressive JPEG is not supported. ● = Note = Some files may not be played back even if they fulfil these conditions.
Page 145 Video codec: H.264, H.265 (HEVC), MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG4 Audio codec: AAC, Dolby Audio (Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus), HE-AAC, MP3 This TV supports this container recorded with Panasonic products. For ● details, read the manual of the products. ● MKV (.mkv) Video codec: H.264, H.265 (HEVC), MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG4...
Page 146 ● FLV (.flv) Video codec: H.264 Audio codec: AAC, MP3 ● 3GPP (.3gp, .3g2) Video codec: H.264, MPEG4 Audio codec: AAC, HE-AAC ● PS (.mod, .mpg, .mpeg, .vob, .vro) Video codec: H.264, MPEG1, MPEG2, VC-1 Audio codec: AAC, Dolby Audio (Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus), HE-AAC, LPCM, ●...
Page 147 ■ 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 148 Music format ■ Supported Music formats ● MP3 (.mp3) ● AAC / Apple Lossless (.m4a) Copy-protected files cannot be played back. ● ● FLAC (.flac) ● WMA / WMA Pro (.wma) Copy-protected files cannot be played back. ● ● LPCM (.wav) = Note = Some files may not be played back even if they fulfil these conditions.
Page 149 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. (Example) A broadband network environment is required to use this function. Ensure ● the network connections and network settings are completed.
Page 150 Selecting internet content 1. Display Apps with APPS. For details of Apps ● Home > Apps Depending on the usage conditions, it may take a while to read all the ● data. 2. Select the desired item and press to access. (Example) To exit Apps...
Page 151 ● 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 152: In-House Streaming
DLNA In-House streaming This TV is a DLNA Certified™ product. DLNA (Digital Living Network Alliance) is a standard that makes DLNA ® Certified digital electronics easier and more convenient to use on a home network. To learn more, visit www.dlna.org. To enable this function, connect this TV to your home network.
Page 153 ■ Playback of sharing content on this TV with the DMC (Digital Media Controller) network equipment You can enjoy content stored in the media server by controlling with the DMC network equipment connected to your home network. To use this function with your smartphone or PC, set TV Remote App ●...
Page 154: Using Dlna
Using DLNA To use DLNA features, ensure the preparations of the media server, network ® connections and network settings are completed. Network > DLNA > In-House streaming Network > Network connections Network > Network settings 1. Display Home with HOME. 2.
Page 155: Network Connections
Network connections Internet connection A broadband network environment is required 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 156: Dlna Connection
DLNA connection To use DLNA features, you need a home network environment and you can operate the features without a broadband network environment. A broadband network environment is required to use internet services. ● Network > Network connections > Internet connection ■...
Page 157 ■ 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.) - 157 -...
Page 158 ■ Wireless connection (For DLNA) To use the TV as a wireless access point ● Network > Network settings > Custom - Wireless Access Point DLNA Certified media server (PC, etc.) Smartphone, etc. - 158 -...
Page 159: Note
Note Ensure to use a LAN straight cable. ● Set up and connect equipment required for the network environment. You ● cannot make such settings on this TV. Read the manual of the equipment. If your modem has no broadband router functions, use a broadband router. ●...
Page 160: Network Settings
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 161 ■ 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 162: Custom - Wireless
Custom - Wireless Ensure the connections are completed before starting network setup. Network > Network connections 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Network > Network Connection > Custom > Wireless and press to access. Confirm the encryption key, settings and position of your access point ●...
Page 163 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 164 6. Select Network Status and press to access. Network > Network settings > Network Status 7. Select Exit and press to set. - 164 -...
Page 165: Custom - Wired
Custom - Wired Ensure the connections are completed before starting network setup. Network > Network connections 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Network > Network Connection > Custom > Wired and press access. IP/DNS Settings is displayed. Acquire IP Address Acquire DNS Address Auto is recommended.
Page 166 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. - 166 -...
Page 167: Custom - Wireless Access Point
Custom - Wireless Access Point You can use the TV as a wireless access point and connect the network equipment without an access point. Confirm the PIN code, network settings of the equipment before starting ● setup. For details, read the manual of the equipment. 1.
Page 168: Network Status
Network Status Displays and checks the network status (MAC Address, current network settings, etc.). 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Network > Network Status and press to access. 3. Automatically testing is done and Network Status is displayed. Again: Performs automatic testing of the network connection for the TV and displays the current status again.
Page 169: Tv Name
TV Name Sets your favourite name for this TV. 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Network > TV 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 170: Tv Remote App Settings
TV Remote App Settings Sets to control the TV with the equipment (smartphone, etc.) connected to your network. 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Network > TV Remote App Settings and press to access. 3. Select one of the following items and press to access.
Page 171 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. - 171 -...
Page 172: Network Link Settings
Network Link Settings Sets to control the TV with devices connected to the network. 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Network > Network Link Settings and press to access. 3. Select one of the following items and press to access.
Page 173 = Note = Depending on the area, this function may not be available. For details, ● consult your local Panasonic dealer. - 173 -...
Page 174: File Sharing Settings
File Sharing Settings Network Device List Lists the accessible network devices to play back the content in Media Player. Media Player > Using Media Player > Network device - 174 -...
Page 175: Mirroring Settings
Mirroring Settings Settings for the mirroring function Functions > Mirroring > Mirroring Settings - 175 -...
Page 176: Control4 Settings
Control4 Settings Settings for the Control4 function 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Network > Control4 Settings and press to access. 3. Select Control4 Discovery Send Identify and press to access. 4. Set the item and press to store. Control4 Discovery / Off) Enables Control4 mode.
Page 177: Software Update
Software Update Accesses the specific website to update the TV’s software if any updates are available. 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Network > Software Update and press to access. 3. Follow the on-screen instructions. A broadband network environment is required to use this function. ●...
Page 178: New Software Message
New Software Message Selects whether to give a notification message when new software is found via network or not. 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Network > New Software Message and press to access. 3. Select and press to set.
Page 179: Terms Of Service And Settings
Terms of Service and Settings Displays the terms of service and settings. 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Network > Terms of Service and Settings and press to access. 3. Follow the on-screen instructions. - 179 -...
Page 180: Selecting File
Photos Selecting file Ensure the preparations of the media server, network connections and network settings are completed. Network > DLNA > In-House streaming Network > Network connections Network > Network settings 1. Display Home with HOME. 2. Select Devices and press to access.
Page 181: Viewing Photo
Viewing photo ■ Playback To operate Single view ● : To the previous photo : To the next photo : Stop (return to list) : Slideshow To display / hide the operation guide ● To rotate 90° ● (blue) To return to list ●...
Page 182: Using Slideshow
Using Slideshow 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) ● To return to list ●...
Page 183: Selecting File
Videos Selecting file Ensure the preparations of the media server, network connections and network settings are completed. Network > DLNA > In-House streaming Network > Network connections Network > Network settings 1. Display Home with HOME. 2. Select Devices and press to access.
Page 184: Watching Video
Watching video ■ Playback If you have stopped the last playback halfway, a confirmation screen may be displayed to select whether to start from where you stopped last time or from the beginning. To operate playback ● Manual skip (if available) –...
Page 185 3) Select the mode and press to set. Aspect1: Displays the content in original size. Aspect2: Displays the content enlarged without distortion. – Aspect cannot be changed depending on the content. To return to list ● BACK/RETURN - 185 -...
Page 186: Video Setup
Video Setup Set up the settings for video file operations on this TV. 1. Display the option menu with OPTION. 2. Select Video Setup and press to access. 3. Select one of the following items and press to access. Video Preview Multi Audio Dual Audio Dual Mono Audio...
Page 187 Subtitle Text Colour: Selects the colour of subtitles. Subtitle Text Position: Adjusts the position of subtitles on the screen. Subtitle Text Delay: Adjusts the delay time for the subtitles. - 187 -...
Page 188 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 189: Selecting File
Music Selecting file Ensure the preparations of the media server, network connections and network settings are completed. Network > DLNA > In-House streaming Network > Network connections Network > Network settings 1. Display Home with HOME. 2. Select Devices and press to access.
Page 190: Playing Music
Playing music ■ Playback To operate playback ● : Rewind : Fast forward : Stop : Pause (displays the time seek bar) / Playback To jump to the specified time point ● 1) Display the time seek bar with OK. 2) While the time seek bar is displayed Press Search approx.
Page 191: Music Setup
Music Setup Set up the settings for music file operations on this TV. 1. Display the option menu with OPTION. 2. Select Music Setup > Repeat with OK. 3. Select Folder and press to set. Folder: Playback repeat within the selected folder One: Playback repeat of the selected one file - 191 -...
Page 192 Supported format Photo format ■ Supported Photo formats ● JPEG (.jpg, .jpeg) Sub-sampling: 4:4:4, 4:2:2, 4:2:0 Image resolution (pixel): 8 × 8 to 30 719 × 17 279 DCF and EXIF standards ● Progressive JPEG is not supported. ● = Note = Some files may not be played back even if they fulfil these conditions.
Page 193: Video Format
Video codec: H.264, H.265 (HEVC), MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG4 Audio codec: AAC, Dolby Audio (Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus), HE-AAC, MP3 This TV supports this container recorded with Panasonic products. For ● details, read the manual of the products. ● MKV (.mkv) Video codec: H.264, H.265 (HEVC), MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG4...
Page 194 ● FLV (.flv) Video codec: H.264 Audio codec: AAC, MP3 ● 3GPP (.3gp, .3g2) Video codec: H.264, MPEG4 Audio codec: AAC, HE-AAC ● PS (.mod, .mpg, .mpeg, .vob, .vro) Video codec: MPEG1, MPEG2 Audio codec: Dolby Audio (Dolby Digital), LPCM ●...
Page 195 ■ 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 196: Music Format
Music format ■ Supported Music formats ● MP3 (.mp3) ● AAC / Apple Lossless (.m4a) Copy-protected files cannot be played back. ● ● FLAC (.flac) ● WMA (.wma) Copy-protected files cannot be played back. ● ● LPCM (.wav) = Note = Some files may not be played back even if they fulfil these conditions.
Page 197: How To Use
Functions Mirroring How to use You can watch and display images of other devices (smartphone, etc.) on the TV screen using a mirroring function. Smartphone, etc. 1. Display Home with HOME. 2. Select Devices and press to access. 3. Select Mirroring and press OK.
Page 198: Mirroring Settings
Mirroring Settings You can set items for the mirroring function. 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Network > Mirroring Settings and press OK. 3. Select one of the following items and press to access. Easy Mirroring Powered On by Easy Mirroring Delete All Pairings 4.
Page 199: Dvb-Via-Ip
DVB-via-IP DVB-via-IP client connection This TV has DVB-via-IP client function and can connect to DVB-via-IP server or SAT>IP compatible servers to receive 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 200 ■ Wireless connection Built-in wireless LAN (Rear of the TV) Access point DVB-via-IP server Satellite dish / Terrestrial aerial / Cable = Note = External equipment and cables shown are not supplied with this TV. ● Check the terminal type and cable plugs are correct for connection. ●...
Page 201: Dvb-Via-Ip Server Selection
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 202: Note
Note Due to network conditions or certain broadcaster restrictions, this function ● may not be available. This function is not available when the TV is turned off with Mains Power ● On / Off switch. Please also read the manual of DVB-via-IP server. ●...
Page 203: Viera Link "Hdavi Control
Use a fully wired HDMI compliant cable. ● 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. - 203 -...
Page 204 HDMI terminal HDMI cable Equipment with VIERA Link function (DVD Recorder / DVD Player / Blu- ray Disc Player / HD Video Camera / LUMIX Camera) ■ Available features (HDMI connection) DVD Recorder / DVD Player / Blu-ray Disc Player Easy playback ●...
Page 205 Use the optical digital audio cable for audio output from the TV. ● HDMI terminal / DIGITAL AUDIO HDMI cable DVD Recorder with VIERA Link function HDMI cable (Optical digital audio cable ) Amplifier with VIERA Link function Speaker system Player theatre / Blu-ray Disc theatre with VIERA Link function HD Video Camera / LUMIX Camera with VIERA Link function : If the connected equipment has “HDAVI Control 5”...
Page 206 ■ 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 207 ■ 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, DVD Player connected to Amplifier which is connected to the TV via an HDMI cable.
Page 208: Preparations
Preparations Connect the equipment supporting VIERA Link. ● For details of VIERA Link connections ● Functions > VIERA Link “HDAVI Control™” > Summary of VIERA Link Use a fully wired HDMI compliant cable. ● Set up the connected equipment. Read the manual of the equipment. ●...
Page 209: Easy Playback
Easy playback Automatic input switching - When the connected equipment is operated, the input mode is switched automatically. - 209 -...
Page 210: Power On Link
Power on Link Power on Link VIERA Link Settings to use this function. When the connected equipment is operated, the TV is automatically turned on. (Only when the TV is in Standby mode.) - 210 -...
Page 211: Power Off Link
Power off Link Power off Link VIERA Link Settings to use this function. When the TV is set to Standby mode, the connected equipment is also automatically set to Standby. This function will work even if the TV enters Standby mode automatically ●...
Page 212: Standby Power Save
Standby Power Save Standby Power Save VIERA Link Settings to use this function. The power consumption of the connected equipment in Standby mode is controlled higher or lower in synchronisation with the TV on / off state to reduce the consumption. When the TV is set to Standby mode, the connected equipment is automatically set to Standby and the power consumption of the connected equipment is automatically minimised.
Page 213: Intelligent Auto Standby
Intelligent Auto Standby Intelligent Auto Standby VIERA Link Settings to use this function. When the TV is on, non-used connected equipment goes into Standby mode automatically to reduce the power consumption. For example, when the input mode is switched from HDMI or when Speaker Selection is changed to (except for watching a disc).
Page 214: 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 with APPS. 2. Select VIERA Link and press to access. 3. Select VIERA Link Control and press to access.
Page 215 = 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 216: Speaker Selection
Speaker Selection You can control the theatre speaker with this TV’s remote control by pointing at the TV’s signal receiver. 1. Display Apps with APPS. 2. Select VIERA Link and press to access. 3. Select Speaker Selection and press to access. 4.
Page 217: Note
Note These functions may not work properly depending on the connected ● equipment. Image or sound may not be delivered for the first few seconds when the ● input mode is switched. “HDAVI Control 5” is the newest standard for HDAVI Control compatible ●...
Page 218: Child Lock
Child Lock Using Child Lock You can lock specific channels / AV input terminals to restrict access to them. When the locked channel / input is selected, a message appears. Enter the PIN number to watch. 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2.
Page 219: Pin Number
PIN number You can change the PIN number. 1. Select Change PIN and press to access. 2. Enter a new PIN number twice with Numeric buttons. = Note = Setting Shipping Condition erases the PIN number and all settings. ● - 219 -...
Page 220: Parental Rating
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 221: Data Service Application
Data Service Application Using Data Service Application You can enjoy Hybrid Broadcast Broadband TV application that may be provided via digital broadcasting as interactive data services. 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Setup > Data Service Application > Service and press access.
Page 222: Privacy Setting
Privacy Setting 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Setup > Data Service Application > Privacy Setting and press access. 3. Select High Custom and press to set. ■ To change the privacy settings manually You can set up the detailed privacy settings when Privacy Setting is set to Custom.
Page 223: Note
Note A broadband network environment is required to fully use Hybrid ● Broadcast Broadband TV application. 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 224: Common Interface
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 225: Using Common Interface
Using Common Interface Some features are not available on all models. 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 226: Shipping Condition
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 227: Updating The Tv Software
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 228: Auto Update
Auto update You can update new software automatically. 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Setup > System Menu > System Update > Auto Update Search in Standby and press to access. 3. Select the time and press to set. If any software updates are available, a notification message will appear.
Page 229: Manual Update
Manual update You can update new software manually. 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Setup > System Menu > System Update > System Update Search and press to access. 3. Searches for an update (for several minutes) and displays a corresponding message if any.
Page 230: Setting Characters
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 231: Keyboard
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 232: 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 and press to access.
Page 233 To exit the menu screen ● EXIT To return to the previous screen ● BACK/RETURN = Note = Menu items and selectable options vary depending on the mode (TV ● mode, Media Player, Network services, etc.). Depending on the model, the initial setting value of Viewing Mode ●...
Page 234: Viewing Mode
Picture Viewing Mode Selects your favourite picture mode for each input. Watching > For best picture > Viewing Mode - 234 -...
Page 235: Basic Settings
Basic settings Backlight, Contrast, Brightness, Colour, Tint, Sharpness Adjusts the levels of these options according to your personal preference. Watching > For best picture > Basic settings Colour Temperature Sets the overall colour tone of the picture (bluer - redder). Watching >...
Page 236: Ambient Sensor
Ambient Sensor Automatic Brightness Control function Adjusts picture settings automatically depending on ambient lighting condition. Watching > For best picture > Ambient Sensor - 236 -...
Page 237: Hdr Brightness Setting
HDR Brightness Setting You can adjust and set up the details of HDR brightness. Watching > For best picture > HDR Brightness Setting - 237 -...
Page 238: Noise Reduction Settings
Noise reduction settings Noise Reduction Reduces unwanted picture noise. Watching > For best picture > Noise reduction settings MPEG Remaster Reduces flicker noise in contoured parts of a picture and block noise. Watching > For best picture > Noise reduction settings - 238 -...
Page 239: Advanced Settings
Advanced Settings You can adjust and set up the detailed picture settings. Watching > For best picture > Advanced Settings - 239 -...
Page 240: Option Settings
Option Settings Some features are not available on all models. Available menu items are displayed on your TV screen. Game Mode Provides suitable images for fast response signals when playing games. Watching > For best picture > Option Settings Film Cadence Mode Improves vertical resolution for movie images.
Page 241 3D-COMB Makes still or slow moving pictures more vivid. Watching > For best picture > Option Settings - 241 -...
Page 242: Screen Settings
Screen Settings Aspect Changes the aspect ratio (image size). Watching > For best picture > Aspect 16:9 Overscan Selects the screen area displaying the image for 16:9 aspect. Watching > For best picture > Screen Settings Zoom Adjustments Adjusts the vertical position and size when aspect is set to Zoom. Watching >...
Page 243: Picture Button Setting
PICTURE Button Setting Sets the viewing mode selection when pressing PICTURE. Watching > For best picture > Viewing Mode - 243 -...
Page 244: Copy Adjustment
Copy Adjustment Copies the picture settings of True Cinema Custom to those of the other input mode or Viewing Mode. Watching > For best picture > Copy Adjustment - 244 -...
Page 245: Reset To Defaults
Reset to Defaults Resets the current Picture Viewing Mode to the default settings. - 245 -...
Page 246: Mode
Sound Mode Selects your favourite sound mode for each input. Watching > For best audio > Sound mode - 246 -...
Page 247: Basic Settings
Basic settings Bass Adjusts level to enhance or minimise lower, deeper sound output. Watching > For best audio > Basic settings Treble Adjusts level to enhance or minimise sharper, higher sound output. Watching > For best audio > Basic settings Equaliser Adjusts the frequency level to suit your favourite sound quality.
Page 248: Volume Settings
Volume settings Speaker Selection Enables controlling the theatre speaker with this TV’s remote control by pointing at the TV’s signal receiver. Watching > For best audio > Volume settings TV Speaker Setting Selects the sound output to adjust volume. Watching > For best audio > Volume settings Headphone Volume Adjusts the volume of headphones.
Page 249: Voice Guidance Settings
Voice Guidance Settings Voice Guidance 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 Selects the readout speed for the voice guidance. Watching >...
Page 250: Audio Description
Audio Description Preferred Audio Type Narration settings for visually impaired users Watching > For best audio > Audio Description Volume Adjusts the volume for Audio Description. Watching > For best audio > Audio Description - 250 -...
Page 251: Advanced Settings
Advanced settings Selects multiplex sound mode (if available). Watching > For best audio > Advanced settings Audio Preference Selects the initial setting for audio tracks. Watching > For best audio > Advanced settings SPDIF Selection Selects the initial setting for digital audio output signal from DIGITAL AUDIO and HDMI2 (ARC function) terminals.
Page 252: Reset To Defaults
Reset to Defaults Resets the current Sound Mode to the default settings. - 252 -...
Page 253: Network Connection
Network Network Connection Sets the network setting to use this TV in your network environment. Network > Network settings > Network Connection - 253 -...
Page 254: Network Status
Network Status Displays and checks the network status (MAC Address, current network settings, etc.). Network > Network settings > Network Status - 254 -...
Page 255: Tv Name
TV Name Sets your favourite name for this TV. Network > Network settings > TV Name - 255 -...
Page 256: Tv Remote App Settings
TV Remote App Settings Sets to control the TV from network equipment (smartphone, etc.). Network > Network settings > TV Remote App Settings - 256 -...
Page 257: Network Link Settings
Network Link Settings Sets to control the TV with devices connected to the network. Network > Network settings > Network Link Settings - 257 -...
Page 258: File Sharing Settings
File Sharing Settings Network Device List Lists the accessible network devices to play back the content in Media Player. Media Player > Using Media Player > Network device - 258 -...
Page 259: Mirroring Settings
Mirroring Settings Settings for the mirroring function Functions > Mirroring > Mirroring Settings - 259 -...
Page 260: Control4 Settings
Control4 Settings Settings for the Control4 function Network > Network settings > Control4 Settings - 260 -...
Page 261: Other Settings
Other settings Software Update Checks for available software updates from the Panasonic website. Network > Network settings > Software Update New Software Message Selects whether to give a notification message when new software is found via network or not. Network > Network settings > New Software Message Terms of Service and Settings Displays the terms of service and settings.
Page 262: Off Timer
Timer Off Timer Sets the duration of time until the TV automatically goes into Standby mode. Watching > Basic > Off Timer - 262 -...
Page 263: Timer Programming
Timer Programming Sets a timer to record forthcoming programmes. Recording > Timer Programming > Setting Timer Programming - 263 -...
Page 264: Time Zone
Time Zone Adjusts the time data. Watching > Basic > Adjusting time - 264 -...
Page 265: Auto Standby
Auto Standby Automatically turns the TV to Standby mode for energy saving when no operation is performed for 4 hours. Watching > Basic > Energy saving functions - 265 -...
Page 266: No Signal Power Off
No signal Power off Automatically turns the TV to Standby mode to prevent unnecessary power consumption when no signal is received and no operation is performed for 10 minutes. Watching > Basic > Energy saving functions - 266 -...
Page 267: Eco Navigation
Setup Eco Navigation Automatically sets the TV to the most suitable energy-saving mode. Watching > Basic > Energy saving functions - 267 -...
Page 268: Usb Device Setup
USB Device Setup Formats the USB HDD or safely removes USB device. Recording > USB HDD setup > Setting for USB HDD - 268 -...
Page 269: Recording Setup
Recording Setup Settings for the recording feature of the USB HDD Recording > Recording current programme > One Touch Recording Recording > Recording current programme > REW LIVE TV - 269 -...
Page 270: Child Lock
Child Lock Applies access control for channels or inputs to prevent unwanted access. Functions > Child Lock > Using Child Lock - 270 -...
Page 271: Tuning Menu
Tuning Menu Some features are not available on all models. Available menu items are displayed on your TV screen. Channel List Editor You can edit the channel list by adding / deleting and moving channels. Watching > Tuning and editing channels > Channel List Editor Favourites Editor Creates a list of favourite channels.
Page 272 Signal Condition Checks the signal condition. Watching > Tuning and editing channels > Signal Condition Antenna System Sets the antenna system to use plural LNBs for receiving several satellites. Watching > Tuning and editing channels > Auto Setup LNB Configuration Selects the satellite for each LNB.
Page 273: Language
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 274: Display Settings
Display Settings Preferred Subtitle Type Selects the preferred subtitle type. Watching > Basic > Subtitle Teletext Selects teletext display mode. Watching > Teletext > Teletext mode Teletext Character Set Selects teletext language font. Watching > Teletext > Teletext Character Set Input Labels Accessing the input labels list allows you to change the input name or skip the input if unconnected, improving identification and selection in the...
Page 275: Hdmi Hdr Setting
HDMI HDR Setting Set to when the HDR device is connected to the TV. Watching > External equipment > HDMI HDR Setting - 275 -...
Page 276: Common Interface
Common Interface Sets to watch encrypted channels, etc. Functions > Common Interface > Using Common Interface - 276 -...
Page 277: Viera Link Settings
VIERA Link Settings VIERA Link Sets to use VIERA Link functions. Functions > VIERA Link “HDAVI Control™” > Preparations Power on Link Sets to use Power on Link functions. Functions > VIERA Link “HDAVI Control™” > Power on Link Power off Link Sets to use Power off Link functions.
Page 278: Data Service Application
Data Service Application Service Sets to use Hybrid Broadcast Broadband TV application. Functions > Data Service Application > Using Data Service Application Privacy Setting Settings for the privacy in the interactive data services Functions > Data Service Application > Privacy Setting - 278 -...
Page 279: System Menu
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 280: Other Settings
Other Settings Some features are not available on all models. Available menu items are displayed on your TV screen. 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 another TV which has the same function.
Page 281: Using Help Menu
Support Help menu Using Help menu 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Help and press to access. 3. Select TV Self Test System Information Device Information and press to access. TV Self Test Makes a diagnosis of picture or sound problems. Follow the on-screen instructions.
Page 282: Picture
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 283 Check all required cables and connections are firmly in place. ● Blurry or distorted image (no sound or low volume) Reset channels. ● Watching > Tuning and editing channels > Auto Setup There may be red, blue, green and black spots on the screen This is a characteristic of liquid crystal panels and is not a problem.
Page 284: Digital Tv
Some features are not available on all models. 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 285 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 ● cable. No programmes shown on TV Guide Check the digital transmitter. ● Adjust the direction of the aerial or dish to another transmitter installed ●...
Page 286: 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 287: Sound
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 288: 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 Check the setting of HDMI Audio Format in the Sound Menu to match the ●...
Page 289: Network
Network Before requesting service or assistance, please follow these simple guides to solve the problem. If the problem still persists, please contact your local Panasonic dealer for assistance. Cannot connect to the network Check the LAN cable or wireless LAN is connected properly.
Page 290 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. ● - 290 -...
Page 291: 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 292 – Home Streaming is set to Always. – Powered On by Easy Mirroring is set to On. 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 ●...
Page 293: Detailed Information
Detailed information Support information about the application, optional devices, operation, etc. may be found on the following website. http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/tv/ (English only) - 293 -...
Page 294: Care And Cleaning
Maintenance Care and Cleaning First, remove the mains plug from the mains socket. ■ Display panel, Cabinet, Pedestal Regular care: Gently wipe the surface of the display panel, cabinet, or pedestal by using a soft cloth to remove dirt or fingerprints. For stubborn dirt: (1) First clean the dust from the surface.
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