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  • Page 1 TH-L42E6A TH-L50E6A e HELP English...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Watching my Home Screen • Information • How to use • Settings Basic • Basic connection • Selecting channel • Information banner • Option Menu • Subtitle • Off Timer • Last view • Adjusting time External equipment • External connection • Watching external input • Operating with TV’s remote control • HDMI features • Valid input signals For best picture • Viewing Mode • Ambient Sensor...
  • Page 3 Tuning and editing channels • Setting menu • Favourites Edit • Channel List • Auto Tuning • Manual Tuning • Update Channel List • New Channel Message • Signal Condition 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...
  • Page 4 Network settings • Network Connection • Custom - Wireless • Custom - Wired • Network Status • VIERA remote Settings • Network Link Settings • Software Update • New Software Message Home network DLNA • Information • Using DLNA Network connections • DLNA connection • Note Network settings • Network Connection • Custom - Wireless • Custom - Wired • Custom - Wireless Access Point • Network Status...
  • Page 5 • Watching video • Video Setup • Audio output settings Music • Selecting file • Playing music • Music Setup DIGA Recorder • Controlling DIGA Recorder Technical information • Photo format • Video format • Music format Media Player Using Media Player • Information • Selecting device / mode Photo mode • Selecting file • Viewing photo • Sorting photos • Using slideshow...
  • Page 6 • Changing device • Chapter List • Audio output settings Music mode • Selecting file • Playing music • Music Setup USB Sharing • USB Sharing Technical information • Device handling caution • USB devices • Photo format • Video format • Music format Functions APPS list • Information • How to use • Settings VIERA Link “HDAVI Control™”...
  • Page 7 Child Lock • Using Child Lock • PIN number • Parental Rating Shipping Condition • Shipping Condition Updating the TV Software • Preparations • Auto update • Manual update Setting characters • Using numeric buttons Keyboard / Gamepad • Keyboard • Gamepad Settings Setting menu • How to use Picture • Viewing Mode • Basic settings • Ambient Sensor • Noise reduction settings...
  • Page 8 • Voice Guidance Settings • Audio Description • Advanced settings • Reset Sound Defaults Network • Network Connection • Network Status • VIERA remote Settings • Network Link Settings • Other settings Timer • Off Timer • Timer Programming • Clock Settings • Auto Standby • No signal Power off Setup • Eco Navigation • USB Device Setup • Recording Setup • Child Lock • Tuning Menu...
  • Page 9 • Network • Other Maintenance • Care and Cleaning Information • Using Help menu Optional accessories • Communication Camera • Wall-hanging bracket Licence • Licence Letters enclosed in a box indicate remote control buttons. Menu Letters in cyan indicate on-screen display items. References in this eHELP The images shown in this eHELP are for illustrative purposes only. ●...

  • Page 10: My Home Screen

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

  • Page 11: Settings

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

  • Page 13: Basic Connection

    Be sure to update the software when a software update notice is displayed ● on the TV screen. If the software is not updated, you will not be able to use my Home Screen. You can update the software later manually. Internet service Network settings Software Update...
  • Page 14 ■ DVD Recorder / VCR Aerial terminal RF cable DVD Recorder / VCR Aerial HDMI terminal HDMI cable For VIERA Link connections ● Functions VIERA Link “HDAVI Control™” Summary of VIERA Link ■ Set top box HDMI terminal HDMI cable Set top box Satellite dish For VIERA Link connections...

  • Page 15: Selecting Channel

    When using an HDMI cable, it is recommended to use fully wired one. ● Check the terminal type and cable plugs are correct when connecting. ● Selecting channel 1. Select Digital TV or Analogue TV with You can also select the mode pressing INPUT/OK/HOLD for MENU ●...
  • Page 16 (Example) Channel position and name Channel type (Radio, etc.) / encrypted channel ( ) / TV mode ( , Programme Programme start / finish time (Digital TV) Channel position, etc. (Analogue TV) Category Current time Features available / message meanings Sound mute is on Rating: Rating information...

  • Page 17: Option Menu

    Settings Sound Audio Description – 90: Off Timer remaining time Watching Basic Off Timer To confirm another tuned channel ● To watch the channel listed in the banner ● Information on the next programme (Digital TV) ● Extra information (Digital TV) ●...

  • Page 18: Subtitle

    Settings Sound Voice Guidance Settings Audio Description Set to Auto if the programme has Audio Description service, then you will hear an additional audio track to describe events on screen. To adjust the volume for Audio Description ● Settings Sound Audio Description For Digital TV ●...

  • Page 19: Last View

    When the remaining time is less than 3 minutes, the remaining time will ● flash on the screen. You can also set the time from Off Timer in the Timer Menu. ● Settings Timer Off Timer Last view Switch to a previously viewed channel or input mode easily with LAST VIEW.

  • Page 20: External Equipment

    Normally select Auto to adjust as following for the region has been set in ● Region Select. NSW / ACT Victoria / Tasmania: +11:00 South Australia: +10:30 Queensland: +10:00 Northern Territory: +9:30 Western Australia: +8:00 External equipment External connection These diagrams show our recommendations for connection of your TV to various pieces of equipment.

  • Page 21: Usb Devices

    ■ AV devices AV IN (COMPONENT) terminal Component cables DVD player AV IN (VIDEO) terminal Composite cables Camcorder / Game equipment ■ USB devices USB port USB cable USB HDD / Communication Camera = Note = It is recommended to connect the devices to the TV’s USB ports directly. ●...

  • Page 22: Watching External Input

    You cannot connect any devices by using USB card reader. ● Additional information for the devices may be on the following website. ● (English only) http://panasonic.net/viera/support ■ To listen with speakers DIGITAL AUDIO OUT Optical digital audio cable Amplifier with speaker system To enjoy the sound from the external equipment in multi-channel sound ●...

  • Page 23: Operating With Tv's Remote Control

    Press and hold to play at slow speed (DVD) One Touch Recording Recording Recording current programme One Touch Recording ■ How to change the code Each Panasonic product has its own remote control code. Change the code - 23 -...

  • Page 24: Hdmi Features

    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 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):...

  • Page 25: Valid Input Signals

    Watching External equipment Valid input signals VIERA Link (HDAVI Control 5) ● Functions VIERA Link “HDAVI Control™” Summary of VIERA Link Content Type ● Deep Colour ● Audio Return Channel ● – Audio Return Channel (ARC) is a function to send digital sound signals via an HDMI cable.

  • Page 26: For Best Picture

    1,125 (1,080) / 60p, 50p, 24p ○ ○: Applicable input signal = Note = Signals other than above may not be displayed properly. ● The above signals are reformatted for optimal viewing on your display. ● For best picture Viewing Mode 1. Display the menu with MENU 2.

  • Page 27: Ambient Sensor

    Ambient Sensor 1. Display the menu with MENU 2. Select Picture Ambient Sensor with and press to access 3. Select with and press to set Ambient Sensor / Off) Automatic Brightness Control function ● Adjusts picture settings automatically depending on ambient lighting conditions.

  • Page 28: Advanced Settings

    Displays the image at the standard 14:9 without distortion. Just: Displays a 4:3 image full-screen. Stretching is only noticeable at the left and right edges. 4:3: Displays the image at the standard 4:3 without distortion. Zoom: Displays a 16:9 letterbox or 4:3 image without distortion. Full: Displays a 4:3 image enlarged horizontally to fit the screen.

  • Page 29: White Balance

    2. Select Picture Advanced Settings Adaptive Gamma Control Black Expander Clear White Effect White Balance Colour Management Gamma with and press to access 3. Set with and press to store ■ Adaptive Gamma Control Adaptive Gamma Control Adjusts the gamma curve to make the image brighter. Not valid when Adaptive Backlight Control is set to...
  • Page 30 Press to reset to the default detailed White Balance. Reset White Balance Press to reset to the default White Balance. ■ 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.

  • Page 31: Copy Adjustment

    Press to reset to the default Gamma. ■ Reset Picture Defaults Reset Picture Defaults Press to reset Advanced Settings to the default settings. Copy Adjustment Copies the picture settings of True Cinema Custom to those of another input or another Viewing Mode. 1.

  • Page 32: Tv Guide

    User: Adjusts the sounds manually using the equaliser to suit your favourite sound quality. In each mode, Bass, Treble Surround can be adjusted and stored. ● For the User mode, Equaliser will be available in the Sound Menu instead ● Bass and Treble.

  • Page 33: Timer Programming

    1) Select the current programme with and press access 2) Select View with and press to exit TV Guide (Digital TV) – To use timer programming, select Timer Programming. Watching TV Guide Timer Programming To the previous day (Digital TV) ●...

  • Page 34: Tuning And Editing Channels

    press to access 2. Select USB HDD Rec. Reminder with and press to set To check / change / cancel a timer programming event ● Recording Timer Programming Editing timer programming LED will turn to orange in Standby mode if Timer Programming is set.

  • Page 35: Favourites Edit

    Favourites Edit ■ List favourite Digital TV channels Create your favourite channel lists from various broadcasters (up to 4: Favourites 1 to 4). The Digital TV Favourites lists are available from Favourites in the information banner and the TV Guide screen. Watching Basic Information banner...

  • Page 36: Channel List

    1) Press (red) 2) Enter characters (maximum 10 characters) with numeric buttons, and press to set 3) Press RETURN to store = Note = Channel numbers are defined by the broadcaster and cannot be changed. ● Hidden channels can be selected but not viewed. ●...

  • Page 37: Auto Tuning

    1) Press (blue) to edit 2) Enter characters (maximum 5 characters) with numeric buttons, and press to set 3) Press RETURN to store = Note = If a VCR is connected only with the RF cable in Analogue TV, edit VCR. ●...

  • Page 38: Manual Tuning

    Manual Tuning ■ Digital TV Normally use Auto Tuning Update Channel List to retune Digital TV channels. If tuning has not been done completely or for adjusting the direction of the aerial, use this function. All Digital channels found will be added to Channel List.

  • Page 39: Signal Condition

    ionosphere conditions. In such circumstances when you press OK, the TV does not add any new channels. This is normal. Signal Condition Selects a channel and checks the signal condition. A good Signal Strength is not an indication of suitable signal for Digital TV reception.

  • Page 40: 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 41: Setting For Usb Hdd

    during operation (formatting, recording, etc.). Doing so may cause malfunction of the device or damage the recorded data. (An electric outage may also be a cause of malfunction.) = Note = Analogue TV programme cannot be recorded on the USB HDD. ●...

  • Page 42: Recording Current Programme

    2) Press RETURN to store 6. When the confirmation screen to enable USB HDD for recording is displayed, select with and press to set If another formatted USB HDD for recording already exists, this ● confirmation screen will be displayed to switch to enable this USB HDD for recording.

  • Page 43: Rew Live Tv

    3. Select the maximum recording time (minutes) with and press to set ■ To start One Touch Recording Press to start. Other channels cannot be selected while recording is in progress. ● ■ To stop recording in progress 1. Press GUIDE to pause 2.

  • Page 44: Timer Programming

    To search backward (up to 90 minutes) ● After pausing or searching backward, the following buttons are available ● for operation. : Search backward : Search forward : Return to the current programme : Playback / Pause : Search backward / forward : Pause / Resume : Playback : Return to the current programme...
  • Page 45 the TV will tune to the correct channel even if the TV is in Standby mode. Not valid in Analogue TV ● 1. Select Digital TV with 2. Display the menu with MENU 3. Select Timer Timer Programming with and press to access ■...

  • Page 46: Editing Timer Programming

    D: Digital TV Channel position and name Event name Displays subtitles (if available) (STTL) – Press (yellow) to indicate subtitles and press again to remove them. – Not valid when function is set to USB HDD Rec. Date (You can set one day ahead with , select daily or weekly with –...

  • Page 47: Note

    – Press again to stop cancelling. ■ To unlock the tuner and stop recording 1. Press GUIDE 2. Press EXIT ■ To adjust the clock If you cannot get the time information, set Clock Settings manually. 1. Display the menu with MENU 2.

  • Page 48: Usb Hdd

    Recording an encrypted (copy-protected) programme may not be possible. ● 2 minutes before the starting time, a reminder message appears if you are ● watching TV. – To remove the message and start the programming, press OK. – To cancel the programming, press EXIT. LED will turn to orange in Standby mode if Timer Programming is set.
  • Page 49 = Note = Data modified with a PC may not be displayed. ● Do not remove the device while the TV is accessing data. Otherwise this ● can damage the device or TV. Do not touch the pins on the device.

  • Page 50: Internet Service Internet Content

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

  • Page 51: Note

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

  • Page 52: Note

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

  • Page 53: Network Settings

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

  • Page 54: Custom - Wireless

    to set You can set characters using numeric buttons. ● Press RETURN to store ● 6. Automatically setup is done and the Network Status screen is displayed Internet service Network settings Network Status 7. Select Exit with and press to set To set manually ●...
  • Page 55 3) Connect the TV with the access point with – WPS: Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ – If the connection has failed, check the settings and positions of your access point. And then, follow the on-screen instructions. WPS(PIN) ● 1) Press (green) 2) Enter the PIN code to the access point 3) Connect the TV with the access point with Manual...

  • Page 56: Custom - Wired

    Available settings are displayed automatically. ● To set manually, select and set IP Address Subnet Mask Default ● Gateway Address. Proxy Settings It is not required for normal household use. ● Some internet services may not be available depending on the proxy ●...
  • Page 57 VIERA Name You can set your favourite name for this TV. ● This name will be used as the name of this TV on the screen of the other ● network equipment. Acquire IP Address Acquire DNS Address Auto is recommended. ●...

  • Page 58: 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 with and press to access 3. Automatically testing is done and the Network Status screen is displayed Again: Performs automatic testing of the network connection for the TV and displays the current status again.

  • Page 59: Home Network Dlna

    Home network DLNA Information This TV is a DLNA Certified™ product. DLNA (Digital Living Network Alliance) is a standard that makes DLNA ® Certified digital electronics easier and more convenient to use on a home network. To learn more, visit www.dlna.org. To enable this function, connect this TV to your home network.
  • Page 60 And you need to install the application for controlling VIERA on your smartphone. For information of the application (English only): http://panasonic.net/viera/support For the operations, refer to the support information of the application. “Windows 7 / Windows 8” are the OS that have been tested for ●...

  • Page 61: Using Dlna

    ■ Sharing the TV programme or contents of this TV with another piece of network equipment You can enjoy the current digital TV programme or the contents of this TV on another DLNA Certified VIERA connected to your home network. For example, watching the continuation of the current programme on another VIERA, etc.

  • Page 62: Network Connections

    4. Select the file with and press to access (Example) Depending on the condition of media server, you may need to select ● the folder before selecting the file. To display / hide information of the highlighted file ● INFO = Note = Non-playable files are also listed but cannot be selected.
  • Page 63 ■ Wireless connection (For DLNA and internet service) Built-in wireless LAN (Rear of the TV) Access point Hub or Router Internet environment Smartphone DLNA Certified media server ■ Wired connection (For DLNA and internet service) ETHERNET terminal LAN cable (Shielded) Use the Shielded Twist Pair (STP) LAN cable.

  • Page 64: Note

    Hub or Router Internet environment DLNA Certified media server ■ Wireless connection (For DLNA) To use the TV as a wireless access point ● Home network Network settings Custom - Wireless Access Point DLNA Certified media server Smartphone Note Ensure to use a LAN straight cable. ●...
  • Page 65 ■ Quick setup - Wireless 1. Display the menu with MENU 2. Select Network Network Connection with and press to access Confirm the encryption key, settings and position of your access point ● before starting setup. For details, read the manual of the access point. 3.

  • Page 66: Custom - Wireless

    3. Select Quick setup with and press to access 4. Automatically setup is done and the Network Status screen is displayed Home network Network settings Network Status 5. Select Exit with and press to set To set manually ● Home network Network settings Custom - Wired Custom - Wireless...
  • Page 67 type. To search access points again ● (blue) To display / hide information of the highlighted access point ● INFO If the selected access point is not encrypted, the confirmation screen ● will be displayed. It is recommended to select the encrypted access point.

  • Page 68: Custom - Wired

    3) Press RETURN to store Proxy Port: This number is also specified by the provider with the Proxy address. 1) Select Proxy Port with 2) Enter the number with numeric buttons 3) Press RETURN to store 6. Select Network Status with and press to access...

  • Page 69: Custom - Wireless Access Point

    Some internet services may not be available depending on the proxy ● settings. Proxy: This is the address of the relay server connected between the browser and the target server and sends data to the browser. 1) Select Proxy with and press to access 2) Enter the address with...

  • Page 70: Network Status

    Set the equipment to WPS (Push button) mode. For details, read the manual of the equipment. WPS(PIN): Enter the PIN code of the equipment. If the connection has failed, check the settings and positions of the ● equipment. And then, follow the on-screen instructions. ■...

  • Page 71: Viera Remote Settings

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

  • Page 72: Software Update

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

  • Page 73: Selecting File

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

  • Page 74: Using Slideshow

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

  • Page 75: Selecting File

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

  • Page 76: Watching Video

    Watching video ■ Playback If you have stopped the last playback halfway, the confirmation screen is displayed to select whether to start from where you stopped last time or from the beginning. To operate playback ● Manual skip – Press to skip forward approx. 30 seconds. : Rewind : Fast forward : Stop...

  • Page 77: 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 with and press to access 3. Select one of the following items with and press to access Video Preview Audio Selection Dual Audio...

  • Page 78: Selecting File

    To confirm or change the current sound status ● Home network Videos Video Setup 1. Display the menu with MENU 2. Select Sound SPDIF Selection with and press to access 3. Select Auto with and press to set SPDIF Selection (Auto / PCM) Selects the initial setting for digital audio output signal from DIGITAL AUDIO...

  • Page 79: Playing Music

    INFO = Note = Non-playable files are also listed but cannot be selected. ● You can use the following buttons during playback. Confirm the remote ● control code is “73”. Watching External equipment Operating with TV’s remote control Playing music ■...

  • Page 80: Diga Recorder

    DIGA Recorder Controlling DIGA Recorder Ensure the preparations of the media server, network connections and network settings are completed. Home network DLNA Information Home network Network connections Home network Network settings 1. Display APPS list with APPS 2. Select Media Server with and press to access...

  • Page 81: Video Format

    = Note = Some files may not be played back even if they fulfil these conditions. ● Do not use two-byte characters or other special codes for file names. ● Connected devices may become unusable with this TV if the file or folder ●...
  • Page 82 Video codec: H.264 BP/MP/HP, MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG4 SP/ASP Audio codec: AAC, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, HE-AAC, MPEG Audio, MP3 This TV supports this container recorded with Panasonic products. For ● details, read the manual of the products. ● FLV (.flv) Video codec: H.264 BP/MP/HP...

  • Page 83: Music Format

    If there are more than one subtitles text files inside the same folder, they ● are displayed in the following order of priority: “.srt”, “.sub”, “.txt”. = Note = Some files may not be played back even if they fulfil these conditions. ●...

  • Page 84: Media Player Using Media Player

    Media Player Using Media Player Information Media Player allows you to enjoy photo, video or music recorded on a USB Flash Memory with this TV, and contents recorded with this TV to the formatted USB HDD. (Example) Photo mode: Still pictures recorded with digital cameras will be displayed. Video mode: (For USB Flash Memory) Moving pictures recorded with digital video cameras and digital video data will be played back.

  • Page 85: Selecting Device / Mode

    digital video camera used. ■ 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.
  • Page 86 Video Media Player Video mode Music Media Player Music mode Recorded TV Media Player Recorded TV mode 6. The thumbnail view will be displayed (Example) To display / hide information of the highlighted content ● INFO = Note = You may also access each mode directly from APPS list. ●...

  • Page 87: Photo Mode

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

  • Page 88: Sorting Photos

    : To the previous photo : To the next photo : Stop (return to thumbnail) : Slideshow To display / hide the operation guide ● INFO To rotate 90° ● (blue) To return to thumbnail ● RETURN Sorting photos ■ To sort by folder, recorded date or recorded month 1.

  • Page 89: Slideshow Settings

    To pause (return to Single view) ● To return to thumbnail ● RETURN You can change the back ground music by setting Back Ground Music ● Slideshow Settings (see below). ■ Slideshow Settings Set up the settings for Photo mode. 1.
  • Page 90 (Off Sepia Gray scale) Selects the colour effect of photos in Single view and Slideshow. Not valid when Frame is set to Drift, Gallery Cinema ● Auto Makeup / Off) Automatically detects the face in the photo and improves luminance and contrast.

  • Page 91: Video Mode

    back. Auto: Music files stored in the root folder of the current device will be played back randomly. If there is no available music data, no sound will be played back. ● User: Music files in the device registered by yourself will be played back. If no music files have been registered or the device which had ●...

  • Page 92: Watching Video

    or from the beginning. For supported file formats ● Media Player Technical information Video format ■ Thumbnail view To display / hide information of the highlighted content ● INFO To start playback ● (red) To change the device ● (yellow) To change the contents ●...

  • Page 93: Video Setup

    (green) To change aspect ● 1) Display Aspect Selection list with ASPECT 2) Select the mode with 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 94: Audio Output Settings

    This function is available during playback. ● Subtitle Display / hide subtitles (if available). This function is available during playback. ● Subtitle Text Selects the font type to display subtitles correctly (if available). This function is available during playback. ● Repeat / Off) Playback repeats within the title or selected file (depending on the content).

  • Page 95: Recorded Tv Mode

    Recorded TV mode Selecting content For exclusive USB HDD ● To play back contents in the USB HDD, ensure the connection and ● settings are completed. Recording USB HDD setup 1. Contents list of the selected device is displayed in Recorded TV mode Remaining capacity of the selected device is displayed on the top right.
  • Page 96 – 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 97: Grouping Contents

    Grouping contents 1. Select the content to edit with and press (blue) to tick in the contents list 2. Display the option menu with OPTION 3. Select Create Group Release Group Exclude from Group Change Protect Status with and press to set Create Group:...

  • Page 98: Chapter List

    2) Select Contents Select with and press to access Chapter List You can start playback from the chapter list you select. 1. Display the chapter list with (yellow) 2. Select the chapter with and press to start playback = Note = The chapter list is not displayed while the selected content is being ●...

  • Page 99: Playing Music

    2. Start playback with (red) For supported file formats ● Media Player Technical information Music format ■ Thumbnail view To display / hide information of the highlighted content ● INFO To start playback ● (red) To change the device ● (yellow) To change the contents ●...

  • Page 100: Music Setup

    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 3. Select Folder with and press to set Folder: Playback repeat within the selected folder One: Playback repeat of the selected one file...

  • Page 101: Device Handling Caution

    In consideration of possible loss of the data included in your USB devices ● for any reasons, Panasonic recommends to store or back up the data included in the USB devices to the other places (storage medium) before inserting the same in the USB port, and please do not turn the TV off during data communication / transfer.

  • Page 102: Usb Devices

    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. USB devices It is recommended to connect the USB HDD or USB Flash Memory to the ●...

  • Page 103: Photo Format

    Photo format ■ Supported Photo formats ● JPEG (.jpg, .jpeg) Image resolution (pixel): 8 × 8 to 30,719 × 17,279 Sub-sampling: 4:4:4, 4:2:2, 4:2:0 DCF and EXIF standards ● Progressive JPEG is not supported. ● = Note = Some files may not be played back even if they fulfil these conditions. ●...
  • Page 104 Video codec: H.264 BP/MP/HP, MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG4 SP/ASP Audio codec: AAC, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, HE-AAC, MPEG Audio, MP3 This TV supports this container recorded with Panasonic products. For ● details, read the manual of the products. ● FLV (.flv) Video codec: H.264 BP/MP/HP...

  • Page 105: Music Format

    AAC, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, HE-AAC, LPCM, MPEG Audio, ● TS (.mts, .m2ts, .tp, .trp, .ts, .tts) Video codec: H.264 BP/MP/HP, MPEG1, MPEG2, VC-1 Audio codec: AAC, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, DTS core, HE-AAC, MPEG Audio, MP3 ■ Supported Subtitles formats ●...
  • Page 106 ● LPCM (.wav) ● FLAC (.flac) = Note = Some files may not be played back even if they fulfil these conditions. ● Do not use two-byte characters or other special codes for file names. ● Connected devices may become unusable with this TV if the file or folder ●...

  • Page 107: Information

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

  • Page 108: Summary Of Viera Link

    ● VIERA Link “HDAVI Control™” Summary of VIERA Link Enjoy additional HDMI Inter-Operability with Panasonic products which have “HDAVI Control™” function. VIERA Link (HDAVI Control) connects the TV and the equipment with VIERA Link function, and enables easy control, playback, energy saving, creating home theatre, etc., without complicated settings.
  • Page 109 ● 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 110 : For equipment which has “HDAVI Control 4 or later” function. ■ 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 the optical digital audio cable for audio output from the TV.
  • Page 111 ■ 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 112: Easy Playback

    Recorder: ● Maximum 3 (DIGA Recorder, etc.) Player: ● Maximum 3 (DVD Player, Blu-ray Disc Player, HD Video Camera, LUMIX Camera, Digital Camera, Player theatre, Blu-ray Disc theatre, etc.) Audio system: ● Maximum 1 (Player theatre, Blu-ray Disc theatre, Amplifier, etc.) Tuner: ●...

  • Page 113: Power Off Link

    Power off Link Power off Link in the Setup Menu to use this function. Settings Setup VIERA Link Settings 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 114 4. Select one of the following items with and press to access Recorder Player Home Cinema Video Camera LUMIX Digital Camera Other (The menu of the accessed equipment will be displayed. The input mode will be changed automatically.) The displayed item may vary depending on the connected equipment. ●...

  • Page 115: 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 list with APPS 2. Select VIERA Link with and press to access 3. Select Speaker Selection with and press to access 4.

  • Page 116: Using Child Lock

    “HDAVI Control 5” is the newest standard for HDAVI Control compatible ● equipment. This standard is compatible with conventional HDAVI equipment. To confirm the HDAVI Control version of this TV ● Support Information Using Help menu Child Lock Using Child Lock You can lock specific channels / AV input terminals to restrict access to them.

  • Page 117: Parental Rating

    2. Enter a new PIN number twice with the numeric buttons = Note = Setting Shipping Condition erases the PIN number and all settings. ● If you have forgotten your changed PIN, input “6969” as the PIN number. ● Parental Rating To watch the Digital TV programme that has rating information on the selected age, enter the PIN number (depending on the broadcaster).

  • Page 118: Auto Update

    2. Select Setup System Menu Shipping Condition with and press to access 3. When the confirmation screen is displayed, select with press to set 4. Follow the on-screen instructions Auto Tuning will automatically start. ● = Note = To retune TV channels only (e.g. after moving house), set Auto Tuning.

  • Page 119: Manual Update

    = Note = Download may take a few hours. ● During software download and update, DO NOT switch off the TV. ● A notification message may be a reminder. In this case, schedule ● information (the date when the new version can be used) will appear. You can set the reservation for update.

  • Page 120: Keyboard

    Coloured buttons Gamepad Check the gamepads that have been tested for compatibility with this TV ● at the following website. (English only) http://panasonic.net/viera/support Some of the keys of gamepads correspond to the operation of the remote ● control. - 120 -...
  • Page 121 Volume Up / Down Channel Up / Down GUIDE RETURN HOME APPS EXIT MENU - 121 -...
  • Page 122 Settings Setting menu How to use Various menus allow you to make settings for the picture, sound, and other functions. 1. Display the menu with MENU Displayed items vary depending on the input signal. ● 2. Select the menu with and press to access 3.

  • Page 123: Viewing Mode

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

  • Page 124: Basic Settings

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

  • Page 125: Option Settings

    Reduces flicker noise in contoured parts of a picture and block noise. Not valid when 1080p Pixel Direct is set to ● Advanced Settings You can adjust and set up the detailed picture settings. Watching For best picture Advanced Settings To use this function completely, set Viewing Mode True Cinema...

  • Page 126: Screen Settings

    3D-COMB / Off) Makes still or slow moving pictures more vivid. Occasionally, while viewing still or slow moving pictures, colour patterning ● may be seen. Set to to display sharper and more accurate colours. For PAL / NTSC signal reception in TV mode or from composite ●...

  • Page 127: Reset Picture Defaults

    Copy Adjustment Copies the selected True Cinema Custom settings to those of the other input. Watching For best picture Copy Adjustment Reset Picture Defaults Press to reset the current Picture Viewing Mode to the default settings. Sound Mode Selects your favourite sound mode for each input. (Standard Music Speech...

  • Page 128: Volume Settings

    Select the frequency and change the frequency level by using ● To enhance the bass sound, raise the level of the lower frequency. To ● enhance the treble sound, raise the level of the higher frequency. To reset the levels of each frequency to the default settings, select Reset ●...

  • Page 129: Audio Description

    (Fast Normal / Slow) Selects the readout speed for the voice guidance. Volume (Max / Min) Selects the volume for the voice guidance. User Level (Expert / Beginner) Selects the level of verbosity for the voice guidance. Audio Description Audio Description (Auto / Off) Narration settings for visually impaired users.
  • Page 130 / M2: Available while mono signal is transmitted. For Analogue TV ● When you receive the stereo / bilingual sound system, sound output modes can be selected by using the in the Sound Menu. Meanings of mode indicators ● : STEREO : MAIN I : SUB II : MONO...
  • Page 131 Dolby The priority is given to Dolby Digital. MPEG: The priority is given to MPEG. Dolby Digital is the method of coding digital signals developed by the ● Dolby Laboratories. Apart from stereo (2ch) audio, these signals can also be multi-channel audio. MPEG is an audio compression method that compresses audio to the ●...

  • Page 132: Reset Sound Defaults

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

  • Page 133: Off Timer

    Timer Off Timer Sets the duration of time until the TV automatically goes into Standby mode. (minutes)) Watching Basic Off Timer Timer Programming Sets a timer to record or remind forthcoming programmes. Recording Timer Programming For Digital TV ● Clock Settings Mode (Auto / Manual)

  • Page 134: Auto Standby

    Auto Standby Automatically turns the TV to Standby mode for energy saving when no operation is performed for 4 hours. / Off) Starting Timer Programming automatically does not affect this function. ● Automatic input switching with the connected equipment affects this ●...
  • Page 135 Watching Tuning and editing channels Favourites Edit For Digital TV ● Channel List Skips unwanted channels or edits channels. Watching Tuning and editing channels Channel List Auto Tuning Automatically searches for receivable channels. Watching Tuning and editing channels Auto Tuning Manual Tuning Searches for channels manually.

  • Page 136: Display Settings

    = Note = The settings in Tuning Menu are applicable only for the selected TV mode. The menu name varies depending on the TV mode. (Digital TV Tuning Menu Analogue TV Tuning Menu) Display Settings Teletext This item is not used for this model. 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...

  • Page 137: System Menu

    Power off Link / Off) Sets to use Power off Link functions. Functions VIERA Link “HDAVI Control™” Power off Link Standby Power Save / Off) Controls the connected equipment to reduce power consumption in Standby. Functions VIERA Link “HDAVI Control™” Standby Power Save This function is available when VIERA Link...

  • Page 138: Picture

    Picture Before requesting service or assistance, please follow these simple guides to solve the problem. If the problem still persists, please contact your local Panasonic dealer for assistance. Black and white picture Check that the output of the external equipment matches the input of the ●...

  • Page 139: 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. Connecting devices such as DTV recorder / PVR / VCR etc. that also require an antenna connection to the digital television To maintain optimum antenna signal quality, use an ‘F’...
  • Page 140 Picture infrequently pixelates on some or all channels Electrical interference caused by local or distant lighting storms, heavy ● rain, high wind etc. may cause picture to break up and / or audio to mute / distort momentarily. Impulse noise interference from an infrequently used electrical appliance, ●...

  • Page 141: Sound

    Domestic installations or AS1367 for MATV installations. Sound 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. No sound is produced Is “Sound mute” active? Press MUTE to switch sound mute on or off.

  • Page 142: 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 143: 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 144: Care And Cleaning

    An error message appears Follow the message’s instructions. ● If the problem persists, contact your local Panasonic dealer or the ● authorised service centre. The LCD panel moves slightly when it is pushed with a finger Clattered sound might be heard There is some flexibility around the panel to prevent damage to the panel.

  • Page 145: Using Help Menu

    – This camera can be used in the video communication tool. Internet service Internet content Selecting internet content – Depending on the area, this optional accessory may not be available. For details, consult your local Panasonic dealer. - 145 -...

  • Page 146: Wall-Hanging Bracket

    Mac is a trademark of Apple Inc. 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. - 146 -...
  • Page 147 This product incorporates the following software: (1) the software developed independently by or for Panasonic Corporation, (2) the software owned by third party and licensed to Panasonic Corporation, (3) the software licensed under the GNU LESSER GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE Version 2.1 (LGPL V2.1) and/or, (4) open sourced software other than the software licensed under the LGPL V2.1.
  • Page 148 Please refer to the detailed terms and conditions thereof shown in the “Software Licence” menu on this product. At least three (3) years from delivery of this product, Panasonic will give to any third party who contacts us at the contact information provided below,...
  • Page 149 Ver.2.00...

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