Panasonic TH-P55ST30P manual

Operating Instructions Plasma T elevision English Thank you for purchasing this Panasonic product. Please read these instructions before operating your set and retain them for future reference. The images shown in this manual are for illustrative purposes only . Model No. TH-P55ST30K TH-P55ST30M TH-P55ST30P TH-P55ST30T TQBC2647[...]

2 Enjoy rich multimedia Camcorder Amplifier with Speaker system VCR DVD Player Blu-ray Disc Player DVD Recorder Set top box SD Card Personal computer Enjoy viewing 3D images and experience an amazing level of multimedia excitement Sharp pictures with HDMI terminal Create home theatre and DVD recorder link-ups with “VIERA Link” without complicat[...]

3 Contents Be Sure to Read Safety Precautions ····································· 4 (W arning / Caution) Notes ·························································· 5 Quick Start Guide Accessories / Options ····················?[...]

Safety Precautions 4 Safety Precautions W arning Handling the mains plug and lead • Insert the mains plug fully into the socket outlet. (If the mains plug is loose, it could generate heat and cause fire.) • Ensure that the mains plug is easily accessible. • Ensure the earth pin on the mains plug is securely connected to prevent electrical sho[...]

Safety Precautions | Notes 5 Caution This appliance is intended for use in tropical climates When cleaning the TV , remove the mains plug • Cleaning an energised TV may cause electrical shock. When the TV is not going to be used for a long period of time, remove the mains plug • This TV will still consume some power even in the Of f mode, as lo[...]

Accessories / Options 6 Accessories / Options Standard accessories Remote Control • N2QA YB000586 Batteries for the Remote Control (2) • R6 (AA) Pedestal (p. 7) Mains Lead (p. 10) ( TH-P55ST30K TH-P55ST30M TH-P55ST30P ) (TH-P55ST30T) 3D Eyewear (p. 26) • N5ZZ00000224 ( TH-P55ST30M TH-P55ST30P ) Operating Instructions • This product contains[...]

Accessories / Options 7 Assembly screw (8) (black) Pole (2) Base • M5 × 25 (mm) • L: TBL5ZA3107 R: TBL5ZA3108 L R • TBL5ZX0108 Assembling the pedestal Use the assembly screws (total 4 screws) to fasten the pole to the base securely . • Make sure that the screws are securely tightened. • Forcing the assembly screws the wrong way will stri[...]

Accessories / Options 8 Optional accessories Please contact your nearest Panasonic dealer to purchase the recommended optional accessories. For additional details, please refer to the manual of the optional accessories. Wireless LAN Adaptor and Extension cable Please refer to the following web site for usable Wireless LAN Adaptor . (English only) h[...]

Accessories / Options 9 W all-hanging bracket • TY -WK5P1R W The angle of wall-hanging bracket can be adjusted in “zero tilting (vertical)” and “5, 10 or 15-degree tilting” for this TV . (View from the side) Holes for wall-hanging bracket installation Depth of screw: minimum 17 mm maximum 22 mm Screw Thread T ype: M8 Screw for fixing the [...]

Basic Connection 10 Basic Connection External equipment and cables shown are not supplied with this TV . Please ensure that the unit is disconnected from the mains socket before attaching or disconnecting any leads. Rear of the TV Mains Lead Mains lead (supplied) Aerial RF cable • T o remove from the TV : Push until both side tabs click Make sure[...]

Identifying Controls 11 Identifying Controls TV 10 1 3 2 5 4 11 12 13 68 79 About Operation Guide - On Screen Displays Operation Guide is displayed at the bottom of the on Screen Displays. The button used on this screen and manner of operation is displayed. INFO TV EXIT RETURN RGY B OPTION Example: Media Player OPTION SD Card EXIT Select RETURN Med[...]

Identifying Controls 12 Remote Control INFO TV EXIT OPTION RETURN TEXT CH POWER F.P. INDEX HOLD MENU ASPECT TV PC AV REC LAST VIEW MUTE POWER RGY B CH VOL S D C A R D INPUT jk l ghi mno tuv pqrs wxyz abc def 1 14 15 17 20 18 19 21 22 24 25 26 16 23 3 5 10 2 4 8 6 7 9 11 12 13 1 Standby On / Off switch • Switches TV On or Of f standby 2 [3D Settin[...]

Auto T uning 13 Auto T uning INPUT TV AV SD CARD ASPECT MENU OPTION STTL TEXT G B CH POWER REC MUTE LAST VIEW CH VOL INDEX HOLD TV POWER EXIT INFO R Y RETURN jk l ghi mno tuv pqrs wxyz abc def Search and store TV channels automatically . • These steps are not necessary if the setup has been completed by your local dealer . 1 Plug the TV into main[...]

Auto T uning 14 6 Select [Home] Please select your viewing environment. Home Shop ∗ confirm select Auto T uning is completed ∗ Viewing environment mode Home: Recommended mode for viewing at home. Select [Home] for optimal picture / power consumption. [Viewing Mode] is set as [Normal] (p. 35). Shop: Demonstration mode to explain main features of[...]

Auto T uning 15 Setup the network connection Set up the network connection to enable the network service functions such as VIERA Connect, etc. (p. 17, 67). • T o set up the wireless connection, the Wireless LAN Adaptor is required. • Please note that this TV does not support wireless public access points. • Ensure the network connections and [...]

Auto T uning 16 3 ■ [Wireless] Select the connection type Connection T ype Please select network connection type. WPS(Push button) Search for access point confirm select • If your access point supports WPS (Push button), then select this option. If not, select [Search for access point]. ■ [Search for access point] Access points found automati[...]

Using “VIERA Connect” 17 Using “VIERA Connect” VIERA Connect is a gateway to the internet services unique to Panasonic and has expanded VIERA CAST features greatly . VIERA Connect allows you to access some specific websites supported by Panasonic, and enjoy internet contents such as photos, videos, games, etc. from VIERA Connect home screen[...]

W atching TV 18 W atching TV INFO EXIT OPTION HOLD MENU ASPECT INPUT TV LAST VIEW POWER CH jk l ghi mno tuv pqrs wxyz abc def • When the TV is switched to standby , there will be a clicking sound after a short delay . This is normal. 1 T urn power on • Mains power On / Off switch should be On. (p. 1 1) ■ VIERA Connect banner appears Y ou can [...]

W atching TV 19 Display Information banner Display Information banner INFO • Also appears when changing a channel • T o hide EXIT , , II , Audio mode (p. 79) Sound mute On 1 - 90 Off T imer remaining time • For settings (p. 18) T eletext (varies depending on the broadcasters) T eletext service available TV 1 CH08 5.5MHz PAL 16:9 Input mode Ch[...]

W atching TV 20 Change aspect ratio Enjoy viewing the image at its optimum size and aspect. Press repeatedly until you reach the desired mode ASPECT ■ If Aspect Selection list is displayed 1 Display Aspect Selection list 2 While the list is displayed, select the mode ASPECT Aspect Selection 16:9 14:9 Just 4:3 4:3 Full Zoom1 Zoom2 Zoom3 Select EXI[...]

Viewing T eletext 21 V iewing T eletext T eletext services are the text information provided by the broadcasters. The features may vary depending on the broadcasters. What is F ASTEXT mode? In F ASTEXT mode, four differently coloured subjects are situated at the bottom of the screen. T o access more information about one of these subjects, press th[...]

Viewing T eletext 22 View in multi window W atch TV and T eletext in two windows at once MENU (press twice) Select Picture and text On or Off • Operations can be made only in T eletext screen. FULL / T OP / BOTT OM (TOP) (BOTTOM) Normal (FULL) MENU G (Expand the T OP half) (Expand the BOTTOM half) Store frequently viewed pages Store frequently vi[...]

W atching External Inputs 23 W atching External Inputs Connect the external equipment (VCRs, DVD equipment, PC, etc.) and you can watch through the input. • T o connect the equipment (p. 10, 73 - 75) TV INPUT TV AV CH POWER REC PC ■ T o return to TV TV 1 Display the input selection menu When viewing PC PC ( skip to 3) 2 Select the input mode co[...]

W atching External Inputs 24 Operating the equipment with the TV remote control The Panasonic equipment connected to the TV can be directly operated with the below buttons of this TV remote control. POWER Standby Set to Standby mode / T urn on Play Playback videocassette / DVD Stop Stop the operation Rewind / Skip / Search VCR: Rewind, view the pic[...]

Viewing 3D images 25 V iewing 3D images Y ou can enjoy viewing 3D images with contents or programmes corresponding to the 3D ef fect by wearing the 3D Eyewear . (TH-P55ST30M, TH-P55ST30P: supplied) (TH-P55ST30K, TH-P55ST30T “Optional accessories” (p. 8)) This TV supports [Frame Sequential] ∗ 1, [Side by Side] ∗ 2 and [T op and Bottom] ∗ 3[...]

Viewing 3D images 26 • When using the 3D Eyewear , be careful not to strike the television screen or other people by mistake. As the images are in 3D, the distance between the user and screen may be mistaken, causing the user to strike the screen which may result in injury . • Use the 3D Eyewear when viewing 3D images. • When using the 3D Eye[...]

Viewing 3D images 27 Part names and functions (for the supplied 3D Eyewear: TH-P55ST30M, TH-P55ST30P) 12 3 4 5 1 Infra-red receiver Receives infra-red signals from the television. The liquid crystal shutter open/close timing is controlled by receiving infrared signals from the television, which provide 3D expression of the images. If the eyewear st[...]

Viewing 3D images 28 Charging the 3D Eyewear (rechargeable type) (TH-P55ST30M, TH-P55ST30P: supplied) (TH-P55ST30K, TH-P55ST30T “Optional accessories” (p. 8)) T o charge when the TV is in the Standby mode POWER INPUT TV AV SD CARD ASPECT EXIT INFO OPTION STTL TEXT R G Y B CH POWER REC RETURN jk l ghi mno tuv pqrs wxyz abc def MUTE LAST VIEW CH [...]

Viewing 3D images 29 A vailable range for the 3D Eyewear If the 3D Eyewear is placed outside the available area for about 5 minutes, the 3D Eyewear will be turned off automatically . : Available area to use the 3D Eyewear 35° 35° Approx. 3.2 m Approx. 3.2 m Approx. 3.2 m 20° 20° Approx. 3.2 m View from the top View from the side Note • The ra[...]

Viewing 3D images 30 Change the view 3D ↔ 2D Simply switches 3D ↔ 2D images (Auto mode) POWER INPUT TV AV SD CARD ASPECT EXIT MENU INFO OPTION STTL TEXT G Y B CH POWER REC RETURN jk l ghi mno tuv pqrs wxyz abc def MUTE LAST VIEW CH VOL INDEX HOLD R 3D Mode Selection 2D → 3D 3D 2D (“2D → 3D”: 2D mode only) set select • R Switches to Ma[...]

Viewing 3D images 31 [3D Settings] (Adjust 3D images) T o charge when the TV is in the Standby mode POWER INPUT TV AV SD CARD ASPECT EXIT INFO OPTION STTL TEXT R G Y B CH POWER REC RETURN jk l ghi mno tuv pqrs wxyz abc def MUTE LAST VIEW CH VOL INDEX HOLD TV MENU 1 Display the menu MENU “How to Use the Menu Functions” (p. 34) 2 Select [Picture][...]

Viewing 3D images 32 Disposal (for the supplied 3D Eyewear: TH-P55ST30M, TH-P55ST30P) A lithium-ion polymer rechargeable battery is built in to the 3D Eyewear . Please discard according to local regulations. When disposing this product, disassemble properly by following the procedure below , and remove the internal rechargeable battery . Do not dis[...]

How to Use VIERA TOOLS 33 Y ou can access some special features easily by using the VIERA T OOLS function. POWER INPUT TV AV SD CARD ASPECT MENU INFO OPTION STTL TEXT R G Y B CH POWER RETURN jk l ghi mno tuv pqrs wxyz abc def MUTE LAST VIEW CH VOL INDEX HOLD EXIT ■ T o return to TV EXIT or V I E R A T O O L S 1 Display icons of the feature 2 Sele[...]

How to Use the Menu Functions 34 How to Use the Menu Functions V arious menus allow you to make settings for the picture, sound, and other functions. POWER INPUT TV AV SD CARD ASPECT INFO OPTION STTL TEXT G Y CH POWER REC MUTE LAST VIEW VOL INDEX HOLD TV EXIT MENU R B RETURN jk l ghi mno tuv pqrs wxyz abc def CH ■ T o return to TV at any time EXI[...]

How to Use the Menu Functions 35 Note • In each Viewing Mode and input, [Contrast], [Brightness], [Colour], [Sharpness], [T int], [Colour Balance], [Vivid Colour], [Eco Mode], [P-NR] and [3D-COMB] can be adjusted and stored to suit your particular viewing requirement. • Set for each input signal. Picture Item Adjustments / Configurations (alter[...]

How to Use the Menu Functions 36 3D-COMB • Off • On Makes still or slow moving pictures look more vivid • Occasionally , while viewing still or slow moving pictures, colour patterning may be seen. Set to [On] to display sharper and more accurate colours. • For P AL or NTSC signal reception only • Not valid on Component, PC, HDMI and Media[...]

How to Use the Menu Functions 37 Advanced Settings 3D Refresh Rate • Auto • 100Hz • 120Hz Changes the setting of the high-speed motion picture response Resolution Enhancer • Off • Mid • Max Enhances the picture resolution to make the image sharper • This function is available for SD (Standard definition) signal. • As for HD (High de[...]

How to Use the Menu Functions 38 Sound Item Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives) Mode • Music • Speech • User Selects basic sound mode • The selected mode affects all input signals. [Music]: Improves sound quality for watching music videos, etc. [Speech]: Improves sound quality for watching news, drama, etc. • In Music and Speech m[...]

How to Use the Menu Functions 39 MPX • Stereo • Mono • M1 • M2 Selects multiplex sound mode (if available) [Stereo] : Use this normally [Mono] : When stereo signal cannot be received [M1] / [M2] : Available while mono signal is transmitted • TV mode only . SPDIF Selection • Auto • PCM SPDIF: A standard audio transfer file format Selec[...]

How to Use the Menu Functions 40 Setup Item Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives) PC Setup Input Resolution Switches to a wide view • VGA (640 × 480 pixels), WVGA (852 × 480 pixels), XGA (1,024 × 768 pixels), WXGA (1,280 × 768 pixels, 1,366 × 768 pixels) • Options change depending on signals Clock Sets to the minimum level if noise o[...]

How to Use the Menu Functions 41 Display Settings T eletext • F ASTEXT • List T eletext display mode (p. 21) T eletext Character Set • English • CIS • E.Europe • Persian Selects teletext language Input Labels Labels or skips each input terminal (p. 46) Banner Display Timeout • 0 (No display) • 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / 6 / 7 / 8 / 9 / 10 [...]

How to Use the Menu Functions 42 System Menu Shipping Condition Resets all settings to the original condition (p. 47) Software Licence Displays the software licence information System Information Displays the system information of this TV Other Settings USB Charge in Standby • Off • On Sets to use the USB Charge functions (p. 28) [On]: Availabl[...]

T uning and Editing Channels 43 T uning and Editing Channels Y ou can make Auto T uning, listing your favourite channels, skipping unwanted channels, etc. POWER AV SD CARD ASPECT INFO OPTION STTL TEXT CH POWER REC MUTE LAST VIEW VOL INDEX HOLD TV INPUT TV EXIT MENU R G Y B RETURN jk l ghi mno tuv pqrs wxyz abc def CH ■ T o return to TV EXIT Prepa[...]

T uning and Editing Channels 44 [Channel List Edit] - Skip unwanted channels / Edit Channels (Change name, Move) Y ou can hide unwanted channels. The hidden channels cannot be displayed except in this function. Use this function to skip unwanted channels. Select a channel and reveal / hide 1 BBC1 2 ***** 3 ***** 4 ***** 5 ***** 6 ***** 7 ***** Chan[...]

Child Lock 45 Child Lock Y ou can lock specific channels / A V input terminals and control who watches them. When the locked channel / input is selected, a message appears; by entering the PIN number , you can watch it. POWER INPUT TV AV SD CARD ASPECT INFO OPTION STTL TEXT RETURN MUTE LAST VIEW INDEX HOLD R EXIT MENU G Y jk l ghi mno tuv pqrs wxyz[...]

Input Labels 46 Input Labels For easier identification and selection of the input mode, you can label each input mode or skip terminals that are not connected to any equipment. • T o select the input mode (p. 23) POWER INPUT TV AV SD CARD ASPECT INFO OPTION STTL TEXT R G Y B CH POWER REC MUTE LAST VIEW CH VOL INDEX HOLD TV EXIT MENU RETURN jk l g[...]

Shipping Condition (Reset settings) 47 Shipping Condition (Reset settings) Resets the TV to its original condition, i.e. no channels tuned in. All settings are reset (channels, picture, sound settings, etc.). POWER INPUT TV AV SD CARD ASPECT INFO OPTION STTL TEXT R G Y B CH POWER REC RETURN jk l ghi mno tuv pqrs wxyz abc def MUTE LAST VIEW CH VOL I[...]

Using Media Player 48 Using Media Player Media Player allows you to enjoy photo, video or music recorded on an SD Card and a USB Flash Memory . VIERA IMAGE VIEWER is the function of the easy viewing for photos or videos recorded on an SD Card on the TV screen by simply inserting into the SD Card slot. Photo mode: Still pictures recorded by digital [...]

Using Media Player 49 Starting Media Player INFO EXIT OPTION RETURN MENU ASPECT RGY B S D C A R D ■ T o return to TV EXIT or ■ T o return to the previous screen RETURN 1 Insert the SD Card or USB Flash Memory (p. 48) When the SD Card is inserted, switching to Media Player will be done automatically . 2 Switch to Media Player 3 Select the icon y[...]

Using Media Player 50 Photo mode Supported file format (p. 80) The thumbnail of all the photos in the SD Card or USB Flash Memory will be displayed. Example: Thumbnail - [All photos] OPTION SD Card EXIT Select RETURN Media Player Photo All photos Slideshow View Select Drive Select Contents Select Info View Option Menu Selected Device Name • T o c[...]

Using Media Player 51 [Single view] - Photos are displayed one at a time. Select the file from the thumbnail of photos to be viewed select access Example: 2D Single view Single view Stop EXIT Select RETURN Rotate Operation guide • T o display / hide the operation guide INFO • T o return to thumbnail RETURN • T o operate Single view T o the pr[...]

Using Media Player 52 Item Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives) Frame Selects the indication frame of the slideshow [Off] / [Multi] / [Collage] / [Drift (+ calendar)] / [Drift] / [Gallery (+ calendar)] / [Gallery] / [Cinema] [Multi]: 9 division display like tiled design [Collage]: A photo is displayed at a random position and at a random sca[...]

Using Media Player 53 Multi Shot 3D This TV can create the 3D photo using a pair of photos in the SD Card and save it into the same SD Card. • This TV can also create the 3D photo from photos in the USB Flash Memory , but cannot save it. • This function is available with photos recorded by digital cameras. • Depending on the photos you select[...]

Using Media Player 54 Change the contents Y ou can switch to the other mode of Media Player from the thumbnail view . 1 While the thumbnail is displayed, display the contents selection B 2 Select the contents OPTION SD Card EXIT Select RETURN Media Player Photo All photos Slideshow View Select Contents Select Info View Photo Video Music Contents Se[...]

Using Media Player 55 ■ How to operate playback Example: Playback SD 2D EXIT RETURN 2010/10/02 00:15:39 00:02:05 11:21 Operation guide Information banner • T o display / hide the operation guide and information banner INFO • T o operate playback Rewind Pause / Playback Fast forward Stop • T o change aspect ASPECT • T o the previous title [...]

Using Media Player 56 Item Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives) Multi Audio Allows you to select between selectable sound tracks (if available) • It may take several seconds to change the sound. Subtitle T urn the subtitle on/off and select the subtitle file (if available) [Off] / [Subtitle1] (/ [Subtitle2] ...) Subtitle text Selects the f[...]

Using Media Player 57 Music mode Supported file format (p. 81) The thumbnail of music folders in the SD Card or USB Flash Memory will be displayed. Example: Thumbnail - [Folder view] OPTION My Music_1 My Music_2 My Music_3 Media Player Music Folder view SD Card EXIT Select RETURN Play Folder Contents Select Info Access Option Menu Drive Select • [...]

Using Network Services 58 Using Network Services DLNA ® 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. T o learn more, visit www .dlna.org. It allows you to share photos, videos and music stored in a DLNA[...]

Using Network Services 59 Network connections T o use only DLNA features, you can operate the features without Broadband network environment. T o use VIERA Connect features, you need a Broadband network environment. • If you do not have any Broadband network services, please consult your retailer for assistance. • Confirm the terms and conditio[...]

Using Network Services 60 [Network Setup] • Ensure the connections are completed before starting Network Setup. “Network connections” (p. 59) POWER INPUT TV AV SD CARD ASPECT INFO OPTION STTL TEXT R G Y B MUTE LAST VIEW INDEX HOLD EXIT MENU RETURN jk l ghi mno tuv pqrs wxyz abc def ■ T o return to TV EXIT Preparations: 1 Display the menu 2 [...]

Using Network Services 61 Network settings for the LAN Cable connection This setting is for the network connection by using the LAN cable. 1 Select [Network T ype] and set to [Wired] --- 12-34-56-78-9a-bc Connection T est Network T ype Access Point Settings IP/DNS Settings Network Link Settings MAC Address Network Setup Wired Software Update access[...]

Using Network Services 62 2 ■ [Proxy Settings] Select [Proxy Settings] and set the items Acquire IP Address IP Address Subnet Mask Gateway Acquire DNS Address DNS Address Proxy Settings IP/DNS Settings Auto 192.168.1 1.5 255.255.255.0 192.168.1 1.1 192.168.1 1.1 Auto Access access select After settings, return to [Network Setup] screen RETURN [Pr[...]

Using Network Services 63 Network settings for the Wireless LAN connection This setting is for the network connection by using a Wireless LAN Adaptor . • Confirm the encryption key , settings and positions of your access point before starting setup. For details, read the manual of the access point. 1 Select [Network T ype] and set to [Wireless] 1[...]

Using Network Services 64 Using DLNA ® features • Ensure the preparation of the media server , network connections and network settings are completed. “Media server” (p. 58), “Network connections” (p. 59), “Network Setup” (p. 60 - 63) POWER INPUT TV AV SD CARD STTL TEXT Y CH POWER REC jk l ghi mno tuv pqrs wxyz abc def MUTE LAST VIEW[...]

Using Network Services 65 For photo file [Single view] - Displayed one at a time Operation guide 2D Single view Single view Rotate Stop EXIT Select RETURN • T o display / hide the operation guide INFO • T o operate Single view T o the previous photo T o the next photo Slideshow Stop (return to list) • T o rotate 90° B • T o return to the l[...]

Using Network Services 66 Photo Setup (for photo contents) Setup the settings for Photo. 1 Display the option menu OPTION 2 Select [Slideshow Settings] 3 Select the items and set Option Menu Slideshow Settings Music Setup Video Setup access select Slideshow Settings Transition Effect Fade Interval 5 seconds Repeat On Back Ground Music access / stor[...]

Using Network Services 67 Audio output settings (for video contents) Y ou can enjoy the multi-channel sound via an amplifier connected to the DIGIT AL AUDIO OUT terminal. 1 Display the menu MENU 2 Select [Sound] 3 Select [SPDIF Selection] and set Main Menu Picture Sound Timer Setup access select 2/2 SPDIF Selection Reset to Defaults Auto Reset acce[...]

VIERA Link Functions 68 VIERA Link “ HDA VI Control™” Enjoy additional HDMI interoperability with Panasonic products which have “HDA VI Control” function. This TV supports “HDA VI Control 5” function. Connections to equipment with HDMI cable such as a DIGA Recorder , HD Video Camera, Player theatre, Amplifier , etc., allow you to inte[...]

VIERA Link Functions 69 Note • For a DIGA Recorder / DVD Player / Blu-ray Disc Player / HD Video Camera / LUMIX Camera with VIERA Link function, connect to HDMI1, HDMI2 or HDMI3 terminal via an HDMI cable. • For a Player theatre / Blu-ray Disc theatre / Amplifier , connect to HDMI1, HDMI2 or HDMI3 terminal via an HDMI cable, and also connect ei[...]

VIERA Link Functions 70 Features available (Using VIERA Link Menu) [Pause Live TV] Y ou can pause the live TV programme and resume later . Live TV programmes will be recorded on HDD of the connected DIGA Recorder . • This function is available with a DIGA Recorder which has HDD. • If you connect a variety of recorders including other manufactur[...]

VIERA Link Functions 71 [VIERA Link Control] - Operate the connected equipment with VIERA remote control Y ou can control some functions of the connected equipment with this TV remote control by pointing at the TV’ s signal receiver . • If you cannot operate, check the settings and the equipment “Summary of features”, “Connection”, “P[...]

VIERA Link Functions 72 [Speaker Selection] - Speaker control Y ou can control the theatre speaker with this TV remote control by pointing at the TV’ s signal receiver . • If you cannot operate, check the settings and the equipment “Summary of features”, “Connection”, “Preparations” (p. 68 - 69) Access and control the speaker volume[...]

External Equipment 73 External Equipment 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, the table below , and the specifications (p. 87). T ypes of connectable equipment to each terminal Equipment T erminal A V1 IN A V2 IN[...]

External Equipment 74 Rear of the TV T o play back DVD Recorder or VCR or Aerial RF cable Fully wired HDMI compliant cable ∗ 1 ∗ 1 : Only for DVD Recorder HDMI equipment Fully wired HDMI compliant cable Recorder / Player • HDMI connection (p. 68, 77) T o watch DVDs DVD Player (Listening) (Viewing) T o listen with Home Theatre RCA cable Optica[...]

External Equipment 75 Rear of the TV Side panel of the TV USB devices USB cable Camcorder / HDMI equipment Fully wired HDMI compliant cable Camcorder etc. Headphones (M3 stereo mini plug) T o adjust volume [Headphone V olume] in the Sound Menu (p. 36) Camcorder / Game equipment Camcorder etc. (Viewing) (Listening) Network Modem Hub or Router Intern[...]

T echnical Information 76 T echnical Information Channel Allocation Channel Plan Asia/ W .Europe CIS/ E.Europe China Hong Kong NZ/ Indonesia Indian CA TV South Africa American System American CA TV Japan CH DISPLA Y Receive channel 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 11 12 13 14 15 16 19 20 – – 2 11 12 – – – – – – – – 1 2 11 12 – – – – – [...]

T echnical Information 77 HDMI connection HDMI (high-definition multimedia interface) is the world’s first complete digital consumer A V interface complying with a non-compression standard. HDMI allows you to enjoy high-definition digital images and high-quality sound by connecting the TV and the equipment. HDMI-compatible equipment ∗ 1 with an[...]

T echnical Information 78 Input signal that can be displayed COMPONENT (Y , P B /C B , P R /C R ), HDMI Mark: Applicable input signal Signal name COMPONENT HDMI 525 (480) / 60i 525 (480) / 60p 625 (576) / 50i 625 (576) / 50p 750 (720) / 60p 750 (720) / 50p 1,125 (1,080) / 60i 1,125 (1,080) / 50i 1,125 (1,080) / 60p 1,125 (1,080) / 50p 1,125 (1,080)[...]

T echnical Information 79 Stereo / Bilingual Sound Selection When you receive the stereo / bilingual sound system, sound output modes can be selected by using the [MPX] in the Sound Menu. Audio Signal STEREO MAIN I SUB II MONO Mode Indicator NICAM .......Used in New Zealand, Singapore, Hong Kong etc. T ype of broadcast Regular broadcast (Standard A[...]

T echnical Information 80 Media Player / DLNA SD Card Card format: SDXC Card - exF A T SDHC Card / SD Card - F A T16 or F A T32 Compliant card type (maximum capacity): SDXC Card (64 GB), SDHC Card (32 GB), SD Card (2 GB), miniSD Card (2 GB) (requiring miniSD adaptor) • If miniSD Card is used, insert / remove it together with the adaptor . • Che[...]

T echnical Information 81 ■ Video Container File extension V ideo codec Audio codec Details / Restrictions SD-Video .mod MPEG1 MPEG2 MPEG Dolby Digital SD-Video Standard V er . 1.3 (Entertainment Video Profile) • The data may not be available if a folder structure on the current device is modified. A VCHD .mts H.264 Dolby Digital A VCHD Standar[...]

T echnical Information 82 DivX DivX Certified ® to play DivX ® and DivX Plus TM HD (H.264/MKV) video up to 1080p HD including premium content. ABOUT DIVX VIDEO: DivX ® is a digital video format created by DivX, Inc. This is an of ficial DivX Certified ® device that plays DivX video. Visit www .divx.com for more information and software tools to[...]

T echnical Information 83 VIERA Connect On screen messages Message Meaning / Action Connection to the server failed. • Check the connections and settings. (p. 59 - 63) The software update is not completed. • Network download failed. Check the connections and settings. (p. 59 - 63) USB connection • It is recommended to connect the USB Flash Me[...]

Frequently Asked Questions 84 84 F AQs Before requesting service or assistance, please follow these simple guides to resolve the problem. If the problem still persists, please contact your local Panasonic dealer for assistance. White spots or shadow images (noise) • Check the position, direction, and connection of the aerial. Neither image nor so[...]

Frequently Asked Questions 85 Problem Actions HDMI Sound is unusual • Set the sound setting of the connected equipment to “2ch L.PCM”. • Check the [HDMI1 / 2 / 3 / 4 Input] setting in the Sound Menu. (p. 39) • If digital sound connection has a problem, select analogue sound connection. (p. 77) Pictures from external equipment are unusual [...]

Frequently Asked Questions | Maintenance 86 Problem Actions Other The TV goes into Standby mode • Auto power standby function is activated. • The TV enters Standby mode about 30 minutes after broadcasting ends. The remote control does not work or is intermittent • Are the batteries installed correctly? (p. 6) • Has the TV been switched On? [...]

Specifications 87 Specifications TV TH-P55ST30K TH-P55ST30M TH-P55ST30T TH-P55ST30P Power Source AC 220 - 240 V , 50 / 60 Hz AC 1 10 - 240 V , 50 / 60 Hz Power Consumption Power Rating 430 W 435 W Standby condition 0.3 W Display panel Aspect Ratio 16:9 Visible screen size 140 cm (diagonal) 1,221 mm (W) × 686 mm (H) Number of pixels 2,073,600 (1,92[...]

M031 1-0 Printed in Japan Web Site : http://panasonic.net © Panasonic Corporation 2011 Customer ’ s Record The model number and serial number of this product may be found on its rear panel. Y ou should note the model number and the serial number in the space provided below and retain this book, plus your purchase receipt, as a permanent record o[...]