Panasonic TC-40AS520U manual

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- 2 - Using my Home Screen my Home Screen • Features 8 • How to use 9 • Settings 10 Using Apps list • Features 12 • How to use 13 • Settings 14 W atching TV Cable / Satellite / Fiber Optic box • Initial setting 15 Antenna / Cable service without a box • Initial setting 16 • Select channels 17 • Favo[...]

- 3 - • DIGIT AL AUDIO OUT terminal 36 Network services Connect to network • Network connections 37 • Network connection types 38 Network settings • Setting the menu 40 • Network connection/Network status 41 • my Home Cloud settings 42 • VIERA network name 43 • TV remote App settings 44 • Network link 45[...]

- 4 - • Options menu 61 Media player Get started • Information 62 • Media warning messages 63 • File sharing 64 • Notice 65 Photos • Viewing Photos 66 • Photo View 67 • Sort the photos 68 • Options menu 69 • Thumbnails size 70 • Using slideshow 71 • Slideshow settings 72 • Soundtrack [...]

- 5 - Closed Caption • Setting the menu 87 • Closed Caption notice 88 VIERA Link ™ “HDA VI Control ™” • Basic feature 89 • Connecting note 90 • VIERA Link connections 92 • VIERA Link settings 94 • VIERA Link settings feature 95 • VIERA Link 97 • VIERA Link menu 98 Using V oice guidance • V o[...]

- 6 - • T imer (On/Off timer) 122 • Clock settings 123 • Auto turn off settings 124 Setup • Eco navigation 125 • USB device setup 126 • Parental control 127 • ANTENNA/Cable setup 129 • Language settings 131 • Display customization 132 • Closed Caption 133 • VIERA Link settings 135 • System[...]

- 7 - Care and Cleaning • Display panel 154 • Cabinet 155 • Pedestal / Power cord 156 Press the Remote control button INFO Letters in box : Remote control button Menu Letters in Cyan : Menus on screen display References in this eHELP[...]

- 8 - Using my Home Screen my Home Screen Features 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. ■ Home Screen (Example) HOME OK OK HOME Home Screen (Full Screen TV , V arious Home Screen, etc.) Selected content screen[...]

- 9 - How to use The Home Screen provides access to special features such as the Media Player , TV , Internet content, data services, communication tools, etc. 1. Display Home Screen HOME ● The last viewed Home Screen is displayed each time the TV is turned on. ● Press HOME again to return to Home Screen Selection. ● Y ou can change the defau[...]

- 10 - Settings Select the setup menu from the tool guide on the top of the screen. (Example) ■ Home Screen Selection 1. Display Home Screen Selection with HOME (Example) 2. Select the type of Home Screen with / and press to set. ● Full Screen TV Exits the Home Screen and displays the TV picture in full-screen. – T o Keep Full Screen TV While[...]

- 1 1 - ■ Search function Y ou can search the content of various Home screen features. 1. Select Search from the tool guide 2. Follow the on-screen instructions ● T o use this function fully , you need a broadband network environment. Ensure the network connections and network settings are completed. ● Be sure to update the software when a so[...]

- 12 - Using Apps list Features Special features (Internet contents, network contents, Media Player , etc.) can be accessed easily from Apps (applications) list. ■ APPS list ● Apps list is subject to change without notice.[...]

- 13 - How to use Y ou can access special features such as Internet contents, network contents, Media Player , etc. from Apps list (applications list). 1. Display Apps list APPS (Example) ● T o exit Apps list EXIT 2. Select an icon of the features with / / / and press to access[...]

- 14 - Settings Y ou can set up Apps list manually . (For example, Screen Settings, Account Information, restriction, etc.) 1. Display Apps list APPS 2. Select the setup menu on Apps list with / / / and press to access 3. Follow the on-screen instructions ● Setup items may be changed without notice[...]

- 15 - W atching TV Cable / Satellite / Fiber Optic box Initial setting 1. Connecting Select the wiring method connecting your box to the TV , A V IN or Antenna/Cable in . Note: ● HDMI will provide the best HD picture 2. Change INPUT INPUT Press the INPUT button to select the proper connection. W ait for 2 seconds. ● The menu choices vary depen[...]

- 16 - Antenna / Cable service without a box Initial setting 1. Connect coax Connect a COAX wire from either an antenna or Basic Cable service to the TV’ s “ANTENNA/CABLE IN” screw terminal. TV (ANTENNA/CABLE IN) Antenna 2. Scan the channel MENU Menu > Setup > ANTENNA/Cable setup > ANTENNA/ Cable signal , Auto program 1) Select eithe[...]

- 17 - Select channels ■ Select desired channel or ● CH buttons are also available on the TV . ■ Select desired digital channel T o directly enter a digital channel number use button to enter the dash. (e.g.CH15-1→ )[...]

- 18 - Favorite channels Channel numbers registered in Favorite are displayed on the favorite tune screen. Select the desired broadcast station with the cursor or use the number buttons. ● Favorite channels cannot be set when using Cable or Satellite box ■ Set the Favorite channel OPTION Options menu > Set favorite Select the list number usi[...]

- 19 - Closed Caption ■ V iewing with Closed Caption CC Switches the Closed Caption mode. ( Off / On / On mute ) ● CC is not available when watching TV with a Cable or Satellite box connected via HDMI. ● Contact your Cable or Satellite operator for instructions on enabling CC with their box. ● The TV’ s CC button does not operate the Sate[...]

- 20 - SAP ■ Listen with SAP (Secondary Audio Programming) ● SAP is not available when watching TV with a Cable or Satellite box connected via HDMI. ● Contact your Cable or Satellite operator for instructions on enabling SAP with their box. ● The TV’s SAP button does not operate the Satellite or Cable box’s SAP function. Select the Audi[...]

- 21 - Other 1. Information banner Displays TV status information. Also, when watching programs via the Antenna/Cable input, INFO will include the channel banner . INFO Channel / Station identifier / Program title / Closed Caption / SAP / Rating level / Signal resolution / Picture mode / Aspect ratio / Sleep timer remaining time / Clock 2. Options [...]

- 22 - Blu-ray , DVD, Game Console, etc. Connecting and viewing 1. Connect device V erify that the device is connected to the TV properly and connect to desired terminal. Note which terminal the device is connected to (HDMI 1, HDMI 2,... Component or Video) Component and Composite (Video) in terminals are shared. Please be careful not to confuse th[...]

- 23 - Example of A V connections A. Connecting to the HDMI input (Best for HD viewing) Recommended to use this connection, if the connected equipment has HDMI terminal. HDMI IN HDMI cable HDMI OUT A V Equipment (e.g. Blu-ray Disc player) For devices with DVI output Recommended to use this connection, if the connected equipment has DVI terminal onl[...]

- 24 - B. Connecting to the COMPONENT input Recommended to use this connection, if the connected equipment has Component terminal only . COMPONENT IN Component cable COMPONENT OUT A V Equipment (e.g. Blu-ray Disc player) C. Connecting to the VIDEO input (For SD (Standard Definition) only) COMPOSITE IN VIDEO cable COMPOSITE OUT A V Equipment (e.g. C[...]

- 25 - HDMI connection notice HDMI (high-definition multimedia interface) allows you to enjoy high-definition digital images and high-quality sound by connecting the TV unit and HD devices. HDMI-compatible equipment with an HDMI or DVI output terminal, such as a Cable or Satellite box or a DVD player , can be connected to the HDMI connector using a[...]

- 26 - HDMI connection caution Caution ● If the connected device has an aspect adjustment function, set the aspect ratio to “16:9”. ● The HDMI connectors are “type A”. ● The HDMI connectors are compatible with HDCP (High-Bandwidth Digital Content Protection) copyright protection. ● Devices with no digital output terminal may be conn[...]

- 27 - Input signal ● Signals other than those listed below may not be displayed properly . ● The signals are reformatted for optimal viewing on your display . ■ Component/HDMI Input signal V ertical frequency (Hz) Component HDMI 480/60i 59.94/60.00 ○ ○ 480/60p 59.94/60.00 ○ ○ 720/60p 59.94/60.00 ○ ○ 1,080/60i 59.94/60.00 ○ ○ [...]

- 28 - For best picture Picture mode 1. Change picture mode to suit your settings and taste 1) Select Picture mode MENU Menu > Picture > Picture mode Select desired menu using / from menu bar and press 2) Adjust using / Note: ● HDMI will provide the best HD picture 2. Picture mode type Vivid Provides enhanced picture contrast and sharpness [...]

- 29 - Auto brightness (ECO) Contrast Automatic T racking System (C.A.T .S.) adjusts the screen brightness and contrast according to the room’s ambient light conditions. This ECO feature automatically dims the brightness of the screen when the room lighting is lowered. C.A.T .S. features a built-in delay when the lighting conditions change. The a[...]

- 30 - Aspect setting Use this function when the picture has black bars (sides or top/bottom) or to zoom the picture. Use FORMA T button to change the aspect ratio. FORMA T (to cycle through the aspect modes) 480i, 480p: Full/JUST/4:3/ZOOM 1080p, 1080i, 720p: Full/JUST/4:3/ZOOM/H-FILL/SIDECUT JUST/ SIDECUT ZOOM ● Use when the picture does not fil[...]

- 31 - Screen mode Adjust the screen mode when the picture has black bars (sides or top/bottom) ● Mainly for Standard Definition (480i, 480p) Full Enlarges the image horizontally to the screen’s edges. JUST Justifies the image by stretching it to the four corners on the screen. (Recommended for normal TV broadcast) 4:3 Displays the image as ori[...]

- 32 - ■ Side cut mode for High Definition (1080p, 1080i, 720p) If the High definition image has the bars on the both side of the screen, side cut it to enlarge the image to 16:9. H-FILL Enlarges the image horizontally to the screen’s side edges. The side edges of the image are cut off. SIDECUT JUST Justifies the image by stretching it to the f[...]

- 33 - Zoom adjustments If there is a problem with the image position on the screen, vertical image position and size can be adjusted in “ZOOM” 1. Select Zoom adjustments in the Picture menu. MENU Menu > Picture > Screen settings > Zoom adjustments 2. Adjust the V -position or V -size. V -position: V ertical position adjustment Adjust [...]

- 34 - Copy adjustments Y ou can copy the selected Cinema or Custom settings and apply them to all or another input. Settings are basic picture settings and Pro settings. 1. Select Copy adjustments MENU Menu > Picture > Copy adjustments Select the desired menu using / and press 2. Select Destination input and set (Default: All) Select the men[...]

- 35 - For best audio Sound mode Selects your favorite sound mode. ● The selected mode affects all input signals. MENU Menu > Sound > Sound mode Standard : Provides the suitable sound quality for all types of scenes. Music : Improves sound quality for watching music videos, etc. Speech : Improves sound quality for watching news, drama, etc.[...]

- 36 - DIGIT AL AUDIO OUT terminal Y ou can enjoy your Home Theater by connecting a Dolby Digital (5.1 channel) decoder and “Multi Channel” amplifier to the DIGIT AL AUDIO OUT terminals. ● Depending on your DVD player and DVD-Audio software the copyright protection function may operate and disable optical output. ● When an A TSC channel is [...]

- 37 - Network services Connect to network Network connections 1. Contact your Broadband service provider Obtain Broadband Internet service: ● Required speed (effective): at least 1.5 Mbps for SD and 6 Mbps for HD picture quality , respectively . ● Dial-up Internet access cannot be used for Home Screen. 2. Select wired or wireless connection If[...]

- 38 - Network connection types A. Wireless connection TV (Built-in wireless LAN) Home network (modem/wireless router) Computer/DLNA Certified media server ● T o use and operate only DLNA features, a Broadband network service is not needed. B. Wired connection (Using Router) TV (Ethernet port) LAN (Ethernet) cable Home network (modem/router) Comp[...]

- 39 - ● T o use and operate only DLNA features, a Broadband network service is not needed. Y ou can simply connect the TV directly to the equipment with a LAN crossover cable.[...]

- 40 - Network settings Setting the menu This menu is used for connecting to a Broadband service. 1. Display the Menu and select Network MENU Menu > Network Select Network using / from menu bar and press 2. Select the options and set ( Network connection / Network status / my Home Cloud settings / VIERA network name / TV Remote App settings / Ne[...]

- 41 - Network connection/Network status 1. Select Network connection using / and press 2. Select Quick setup to launch Network connection setup wizard. Follow the directions on the screen to complete the network connection. ● Manual settings are also available. Select Custom and select your connection type. Displays setting menu according to sel[...]

- 42 - my Home Cloud settings Sets for an account to enjoy the cloud services. 1. Select my Home Cloud settings using / and press . 2. Select desired menu. ( Set up new account / Edit account / Remove account / Notices ) 3. Follow directions on the screen. ● T o use this function fully , you need a broadband network environment. Ensure the networ[...]

- 43 - VIERA network name Set your favorite name for this TV . 1. Select VIERA network name using / and press 2. Enter favorite name with screen keyboard[...]

- 44 - TV remote App settings 1. Select TV Remote App settings using / and press 2. Select the item and set ■ TV remote (App) Enables to control the TV from the network equipment (smartphone, etc.). ● Set to On to enable the settings below . 1. Select TV Remote using / and press 2. Switch On or Off with / ■ Device to upload contents Selects d[...]

- 45 - Network link Setting for DLNA server . ■ DLNA server Enables to use this TV as DMS for network devices (DLNA Certified VIERA). ● Set to On to enable the settings below . 1. Select DLNA server using / and press 2. Switch On or Off with / ■ Registration type Selects the limitation of access to this TV for each device on the home network.[...]

- 46 - File sharing settings ■ Network device list Y ou can select and play movies, photos and music files on Network Devices with Media player . 1. Select File sharing settings 2. Select Network device list Display connected network devices. 3. Select desired network device and press . 4. Registration screen is displayed. Enter the necessary inf[...]

- 47 - Software update 1. Select Software update using / and press 2. Press OK to start the Software update screen Software update 3. Follow directions on the screen ● Make sure to set this TV’ s Clock before the update starts.[...]

- 48 - New software notice Select On/Off to display new software update information when TV is turned on. 1. Select New software notice using / 2. Switch On or Off with /[...]

- 49 - How to use Operate Now , you can access and enjoy Network services in various scenes. ● USB keyboard is available. Set Keyboard type in Setup menu. MENU Menu > Setup > System > Keyboard type ● Y ou need a Broadband environment to use this service. ● Please confirm Network connections and Network settings before using this func[...]

- 50 - Home network “DLNA” Get started Information Y ou can share the contents (Photo, Video, Music, etc.) stored in DLNA Certified media server with your home network system. ● Please confirm Network connection and Network settings before using this function. Network services > Connect to network This TV is a DLNA Certified™ product. DL[...]

- 51 - Photos V iewing Photos 1. Display Apps (application) list APPS APPS list 2. Display DLNA server Select DLNA server using / / / and press 3. Select server (Available DLNA servers are displayed) Select desired server using / from DLNA server list and press 4. Select photo (Thumbnails and contents are displayed) Select desired content using / f[...]

- 52 - Photo view ■ Thumbnail view Display Slideshow settings INFO Information panel (File name, Date, Size, etc.) ● Information differs depending on selected data. ■ Playback screen INFO Display/hide Guide and Banner Photo status: Displays current photo status (Slideshow/Single view) Navigation Guide: Displays available functions. ● In DMR[...]

- 53 - Options menu In Photo view , some optional menus are available by pressing the OPTION button. 1. Display Options menu (Options menu is also available in Menu .) OPTION Options menu 2. Select the item Select the desired menu using / and press ( Slideshow settings ) ● Available menus are displayed on Options menu depending on data condition [...]

- 54 - Using slideshow 1. Display Slideshow settings Slideshow settings 2. Adjust items Select the item by / and adjust the settings using / ● Picture quality may deteriorate depending on the slideshow settings. ● Picture setting may not work depending on the slideshow settings. 3. Start Slideshow After adjusting each setting, select Start slid[...]

- 55 - Slideshow settings T ransition effect ( Off / Fade in / Dissolve / Motion / Random ) Select the T ransition effect shown between photos. Auto makeup ( On / Off ) Detects a face in the photo, checks the luminance, and then retouches the enhanced image. Display interval ( Long / Normal / Short ) Sets the time each image is displayed in the Sli[...]

- 56 - V ideos V iewing Videos 1. Display Apps list APPS APPS list 2. Display DLNA server Select DLNA server using / / / and press 3. Select server (Available DLNA servers are displayed) Select desired server using / from DLNA server list and press 4. Select video (Thumbnails and contents are displayed) Select desired content using / from file list[...]

- 57 - V ideo view ■ Thumbnail view INFO Information panel (File name, Date, Size, etc.) ● Information differs depending on selected data. ■ Playback screen INFO Display/hide Guide and Banner Movie banner: Displays current Video status (Drive type, Date and time or File name and Elapsed time.) Navigation Guide: Displays available functions. ?[...]

- 58 - Options menu In Video view , some optional menus are available by pressing the OPTION button. 1. Display Options menu (Options menu is also available in Menu .) OPTION Options menu 2. Select the item Select the desired menu using / and press ( Video options ) ● Repeat playback Set play repeat function ( Off / On ) ● Available menus are d[...]

- 59 - Music Playing Music 1. Display Apps list APPS APPS list 2. Display DLNA server Select DLNA server using / / / and press 3. Select server (Available DLNA servers are displayed) Select desired server using / from DLNA server list and press 4. Select music (Thumbnails and contents are displayed) Select desired content using / from file list and[...]

- 60 - Music view ■ Thumbnail view INFO Information panel (File name, Date, Size, etc.) ● Information differs depending on selected data. ■ Playback screen INFO Display/hide Guide and Banner Music Guide: Displays current Music status (Artist name/Album name/Song name, Elapsed time) Navigation Guide: Displays available functions. Forward/Rever[...]

- 61 - Options menu In Music view , some optional menus are available by pressing the OPTION button. 1. Display Options menu (Options menu is also available in Menu .) OPTION Options menu 2. Select the item Select the desired menu using / and press ( Music options ) ● Repeat playback Set play repeat function ( Off / Repeat folder / One song ) ●[...]

- 62 - Media player Get started Information Y ou can view still and motion images and play music saved on a USB flash memory . ■ USB flash memory ● When you use a USB device, insert straight in and pull straight out. ● Media player only supports USB Mass storage class devices. ● Remove USB devise safely with USB device setup . ( Setup > [...]

- 63 - Media warning messages Message Meaning No media. Please insert a USB storage device. ● The device is not inserted. No media. Device removed. ● The device is removed. No photos/No movies/No music files to play/No playable media ● The device has no data or this type of data is not supported. Cannot read file ● The file is broken or unr[...]

- 64 - File sharing ■ V iewing from Network device Y ou can select and play movies, photos and music files on Network Devices as USB Devices connected to the TV with Media player . ● For more information about settings, refer to the page below . Network services > Network settings > File sharing settings[...]

- 65 - Notice ● The picture may not appear correctly on this TV depending on the recording equipment used. ● When there are many files and folders, operation may take time to complete or some files may not be displayed or playable. ● Depending on how you create the files and the structure of folders, the files and folders may not be displayed[...]

- 66 - Photos V iewing Photos 1. Insert Media / Prepare Network devices to share the files 2. Display Media player MEDIA PLA YER Media player Y ou can also access from Apps list. 3. Select the device in Drive select (Displays connected drive) Select the drive using / and press ● The network device already connected to the TV is also displayed. : [...]

- 67 - Photo V iew ■ Thumbnail view Display Slideshow settings Display Sort Display Drive select Display Media select INFO Information panel (File name, Date, Size, etc.) ● Information differs depending on selected data. ● Displays function guide for each color button on the bottom of the screen. ■ Playback screen INFO Display/hide Guide an[...]

- 68 - Sort the photos 1. Display Sort select menu Sort select menu ( Folders / Sort by date / Sort by month ) 2. Select the sort type Select the type using / and press 3. Displayed each screen Folders: Ascending order of numeric/alphabetical Sort by month: Ascending order of the month Sort by date: Ascending order of the day[...]

- 69 - Options menu In Photo view , some optional menus are available by pressing the OPTION button. 1. Display Options menu (Options menu is also available in Menu .) OPTION Options menu 2. Select the item Select the desired menu using / and press ( Slideshow settings / Thumbnails size ) ● Available menus are displayed on Options menu depending [...]

- 70 - Thumbnails size T o change the number of photos on a thumbnail screen at a time.[...]

- 71 - Using slideshow 1. Display Slideshow settings Slideshow settings 2. Adjust items Select the item by / and adjust the settings using / ● Picture quality may deteriorate depending on the slideshow settings. ● Picture setting may not work depending on the slideshow settings. 3. Start Slideshow After adjusting each setting, select Start slid[...]

- 72 - Slideshow settings Frame ( Off / Array / Collage / Drift (with calendar) / Drift / Gallery (with calendar) / Gallery / Cinema ) Select the Frame. Photo effect ( Off / Sepia / Gray scale ) Select the display effect. T ransition effect ( Off / Fade in / Dissolve / Motion / Random ) Select the T ransition effect shown between photos. Auto makeu[...]

- 73 - Soundtrack settings ( Off / Music 1 / Music 2 / Music 3 / Music 4 / Music 5 / User selected / Auto ) Select the music. User selected : Plays the soundtrack registered in the Soundtrack settings menu. Auto : Plays the songs on the USB flash memory .[...]

- 74 - Soundtrack settings Y ou can register the favorite songs as soundtracks 1. Select Soundtrack settings in Slideshow settings using / 2. Select User selected using / 3. Displays Soundtrack popup menu, then select the desired song with / and press to register This song : Register current music All songs in folder : Register the music in a folde[...]

- 75 - V ideos V iewing Videos 1. Insert Media / Prepare Network devices to share the files 2. Display Media player MEDIA PLA YER Media player Y ou can also access from Apps list. 3. Select the device in Drive select (Displays connected drive) Select the drive using / and press ● The network device already connected to the TV is also displayed. :[...]

- 76 - V ideo view ■ Thumbnail view Play the video Display Drive select Display Media select INFO Information panel (File name, Date, Size, etc.) ● Information differs depending on selected data. ● Displays function guide for each color button on the bottom of the screen. ■ Playback screen INFO Display/hide Guide and Banner Movie banner: Di[...]

- 77 - Options menu In Video view , some optional menus are available by pressing the OPTION button. 1. Display Options menu (Options menu is also available in Menu .) OPTION Options menu 2. Select the item Select the desired menu using / and press ( Video options ) ● Repeat playback Set play repeat function ( Off / On ) ● Available menus are d[...]

- 78 - Music Playing Music 1. Insert Media / Prepare Network devices to share the files 2. Display Media player MEDIA PLA YER Media player Y ou can also access from Apps list. 3. Select the device in Drive select (Displays connected drive) Select the drive using / and press ● The network device already connected to the TV is also displayed. : Ent[...]

- 79 - Music view ■ Thumbnail view Play folder Display Drive select Display Media select INFO Information panel (File name, Date, Size, etc.) ● Information differs depending on selected data. ● Displays function guide for each color button on the bottom of the screen. ■ Playback screen INFO Display/hide Guide Music Guide: Displays current M[...]

- 80 - Options menu In Music view , some optional menus are available by pressing the OPTION button. 1. Display Options menu (Options menu is also available in Menu .) OPTION Options menu 2. Select the item Select the desired menu using / and press ( Music options ) ● Repeat playback Set play repeat function ( Off / Repeat folder / One song ) ●[...]

- 81 - Convenience features Eco navigation Eco navigation This setting allows you to set the TV to the most suitable energy-saving mode automatically . 1. Select Eco navigation MENU Menu > Setup > Eco navigation 2. Press Set to ECO Optimizes the TV’ s various modes to save energy . Note: ● The TV’ s brightness will adjust and adapt as t[...]

- 82 - T imer Setting the menu The TV can automatically turn On/Of f at a designated date and time. 1. Display the menu MENU Menu 2. Select Timer Select desired menu using / from menu bar and press 3. Select the item and adjust Select desired item using / and adjust with / ● Set On/Off timer . All settings > Timer > T imer (On/Off timer) ?[...]

- 83 - Parental control Setting the menu Locks specified channels or shows to prevent children from watching inappropriate content. Y ou will be asked to enter your password each time you display the Lock menu. Set Custom in Mode to specify Channel , Game and Program settings. 1. Display the menu MENU Menu 2. Select Setup from menu bar Select desir[...]

- 84 - Password setting Y ou need to enter the password when you access locked channels or inputs. (Input your 4-digit password) ● If it is your first time entering the password, enter the password twice in order to register it. ● Make a note of your password. Do not forget it. (If you have forgotten your password, consult your local dealer .) [...]

- 85 - Parental control ratings “V -chip” technology enables you to lock channels or shows according to standard ratings set by the entertainment industry . ■ U.S. MOVIE RA TINGS (MP AA) NR Not Rated. G All children and General Audience. PG Parental Guidance suggested. PG-13 Parental Guidance for children under 13. R Restricted Viewing, paren[...]

- 86 - ■ CANADIAN FRENCH RA TINGS (C. F . L. R.) E Exempt programming. G General programming. 8 ans+ Not recommended for young children. 13 ans+ Not recommended for ages under 13. 16 ans+ Not recommended for ages under 16. 18 ans+ Programming restricted to adults. ■ Contents-Based Ratings FV Fantasy Violence. D Suggestive Dialogue. L Strong Lan[...]

- 87 - Closed Caption Setting the menu The television includes a built-in decoder that is capable of providing a text display of the audio. The program being viewed must be transmitting the Closed Caption (CC) information. ● The settings are “Analog” or “Digital” depending on the broadcaster . 1. Display the menu MENU Menu 2. Select Setup[...]

- 88 - Closed Caption notice ● For viewing the CC of digital broadcasting, set the aspect to Full (If viewing with H-FILL, JUST , ZOOM or 4:3, characters might be cut of f). ● The CC can be displayed on the TV only when the receiver (such as a Cable box or satellite receiver) has the CC set to ON within the device itself. Check with your Cable [...]

- 89 - VIERA Link ™ “HDA VI Control ™” Basic feature Simultaneously control all Panasonic “HDA VI Control” equipped components using one button on the TV remote. Enjoy additional HDMI Inter-Operability with compatible Panasonic products. This TV supports “HDA VI Control 5” function. Connections to equipment (Blu-ray Disc player , DV[...]

- 90 - Connecting note ■ When adding new equipment... When adding new equipment, reconnecting equipment or changing the setup after the connection, turn the equipment on and then switch the TV on. Set the input mode to correct HDMI terminal, and make sure that the image is displayed correctly . VIERA Link “HDA VI Control”, is based on the con[...]

- 91 - If connection (or setting) of equipment compatible with HDA VI control is changed, switch the power of this unit Off and On again while the power of all equipment is On (so that the unit can correctly recognize the connected equipment) and check that the connected equipment playback operates.[...]

- 92 - VIERA Link connections ■ Connecting Blu-ray Disc player/DVD Recorder Connect the HDMI terminal of this TV to the DVD recorder with VIERA Link function using a fully wired HDMI cable. ● Y ou can use any HDMI terminal on this TV . TV (HDMI) HDMI cable DVD recorder with VIERA Link function ■ Connecting Home theater system/A V amp HDMI and[...]

- 93 - TV (HDMI) TV (DIGIT AL AUDIO OUT) HDMI cable Optical cable Home theater system with VIERA Link function A V amp with VIERA Link function DVD recorder with VIERA Link function ■ Connecting an HD Camcorder/Digital camera Press INPUT and select an available HDMI terminal, then connect the HD camcorder/Digital camera with VIERA Link function t[...]

- 94 - VIERA Link settings T o use all VIERA Link functions: After everything is connected, set VIERA Link to On in VIERA Link settings menu. Some features are disabled depending on the “HDA VI Control” version of the equipment. 1. Display the menu MENU Menu > Setup 2. Select VIERA Link settings Setup > VIERA Link settings Select Setup us[...]

- 95 - VIERA Link settings feature ■ Automatic Input Switching When using a Blu-ray Disc player , DVD player/recorder or Home theater system, the TV will automatically change to the appropriate input, when playback begins on one of those devices. ● For a Home Theater System the speakers automatically switch to the theater system. ■ Power on l[...]

- 96 - ■ Automatic lip-sync function Minimizes time delay between the picture and audio when you connect to a Panasonic theater system or Amplifier .[...]

- 97 - VIERA Link Some features are disabled depending on the “HDA VI Control” version of the equipment. 1. Display the VIERA Link menu APPS APPS list 2. Select the item and set ( VIERA Link control / Speaker output / Back to TV ) Select the desired menu using / and set with / ● Items in the VIERA Link menu may be grayed out if no compatible [...]

- 98 - VIERA Link menu ■ Speaker control Y ou can select the Home theater or TV speakers for audio output. Control the theater speakers with the TV remote control. This function is available only when a Panasonic Amplifier or Player theater is connected. 1. Select Speaker output using / 2. Select Home theater or TV with / Home theater : Adjustmen[...]

- 99 - ■ Back to TV Returns the input selection of the device selected with the VIERA Link Control to the TV input. 1. Select Back to TV using / and press[...]

- 100 - Using V oice guidance V oice guidance This function provides a useful audio readout of basic features. 1. Set V oice guidance to On MENU Menu > Sound > V oice guidance settings > V oice guidance Select the menu using / and press Then, switch to On using / and press 2. Set other items Select the desired menu using / and press Then, [...]

- 101 - Control by Smartphone, etc. Smartphone remote Y ou can use your smartphone as the TV’s remote control. 1. Select Network MENU Menu > Network 2. Select TV Remote in TV Remote App settings Select desired menu using / 3. Set the item Switch to On using / ● This function is subject to change without notice. For more details please visit [...]

- 102 - Using USB Keyboard Keyboard Keyboards requiring the drivers are not supported. ■ T o select the language type for the keyboard MENU Menu > Setup > System > Keyboard type ■ Key map Some of the keys of USB keyboards may correspond to the operation of the remote control. Keyboard Remote Control ↑/↓/←/→ / [...]

- 103 - All settings How to use Setting the menu V arious menus allow you to set the picture, sound, and other functions. ● Some menus are grayed out depending on the input signal or condition. (e.g. Zoom adjustments will be grayed out if the aspect is not set to ZOOM .) 1. Display the menu MENU Menu 2. Select the menu from menu bar Select desire[...]

- 104 - Picture Basic settings Adjust the image or picture quality . MENU Menu > Picture Picture mode ( Vivid / Standard / Home theater / Cinema / Custom ) Select from preset picture modes for optimal viewing. Mode is saved separately for each input. Back light Adjusts backlight’s luminance (light intensity). Contrast , Brightness , Color , Ti[...]

- 105 - C.A.T .S. ( On / Off ) Contrast Automatic T racking System (C.A.T .S.) adjusts the screen brightness and contrast according to the room’s ambient light conditions. This ECO feature automatically dims the brightness of the screen when the room lighting is lowered. C.A.T .S. features a built-in delay when the lighting conditions change. The[...]

- 106 - Pro settings Adjust the picture mode in more detail. Set Picture mode to Custom / Cinema first. MENU Menu > Picture > Pro settings Contrast A.I. ( Custom / Auto / Off ) Automatically controls contrast according to the images. Auto is Panasonic setting. Contrast A.I. setting Adjust the detail of contrast control setting. If Contrast A.[...]

- 107 - Color detail adjustment Red, Green, Blue hue ( + / -50 ) Adjusts the red/green/blue hue between light, pastel and vivid. Red, Green, Blue saturation ( + / -50 ) Adjusts the difference of the red/green/blue color against its own brightness. Red, Green, Blue luminance ( + / -50 ) Adjusts the luminance of red/green/blue areas. Reset to default[...]

- 108 - Advanced picture MENU Menu > Picture > Advanced picture 3:2 pulldown ( On / Off / Auto ) Reduces judder in film-based content by transforming 24 fps to 30 fps (non- HDMI). ● Available for interlaced content (480i or 1080i) via analog source. HDMI content type ( Off / Auto / Photos / Graphics ) Based on an HDMI content type, picture [...]

- 109 - Black level ( Light / Dark ) Select Dark when details are washed out in dark areas of picture from external source. ● Available when input is set to external source. 3D Y/C filter ( On / Off ) Minimizes rough edges (dot crawl) in the picture from a composite source.[...]

- 1 10 - Screen settings MENU Menu > Picture > Screen settings Screen format SD signal: Full → JUST → 4:3 → ZOOM HD signal: Full → JUST → 4:3 → ZOOM → H-FILL → SIDECUT JUST → SIDECUT ZOOM Changes the format (aspect ratio). Lets you choose the aspect depending on the forma[...]

- 111 - Zoom adjustments Adjusts vertical position and size when FORMA T setting is set to JUST or ZOOM . JUST : V -size max is 3 ZOOM : V -size max is 15 Screen display ( On / Off ) T urns the screen off when you select. ● The sound is active even if the screen turns off. ● Press any buttons to turn the screen on. ● This function is effectiv[...]

- 1 12 - Other settings Copy adjustments Y ou can copy the selected Cinema or Custom settings and apply them to all or other input. Settings are basic picture settings and Pro settings. Reset to defaults Resets all picture adjustments to factory default settings except for advanced settings.[...]

- 1 13 - Sound Basic settings Adjust audio quality . MENU Menu > Sound Sound mode ( Standard / Music / Speech / User ) Select your favorite sound mode. ● The selected mode affects all input signals. Standard : Provides the suitable sound quality for all types of scenes. Music : Improves sound quality for watching music videos, etc. Speech : Im[...]

- 1 14 - Equalizer ( 150Hz / 250Hz / 500Hz / 1kHz / 2kHz / 4kHz / 8kHz / 12kHz / Reset to defaults ) Adjusts the frequency level to suit your favorite sound quality . ● This function is available when Sound mode is set to User . ● Select the frequency and change the frequency level by using the cursor button. ● T o enhance the bass sound, rai[...]

- 1 15 - Advanced settings MENU Menu > Sound Surround ( On / Off ) Enhances audio L/R response when listening to stereo. Ideal for music and action movies. ● Gray-out when using Home Theater . TV speakers ( On / Off ) Enables the TV’ s built-in speakers. Switch to Off when using external speakers. A.I. sound (On/Off) Equalizes overall volume[...]

- 1 16 - Preferred audio type ( Main Audio / Hearing Impaired / Visually Impaired ) Allows setting of the accessible audio format when its broadcast and the language setting matches. Digital audio out selection ( Auto / PCM ) Selects the initial setting for digital audio output signal from DIGIT AL AUDIO OUT and HDMI 2 (ARC function) terminals. Aut[...]

- 1 17 - V oice guidance settings Settings for using voice guidance. MENU Menu > Sound > V oice guidance settings V oice guidance ( On / Off ) On : Enables voice guidance of the basic features (Channel banner and input source). Speed ( Fast / Normal / Slow ) Adjust the readout speed of the voice guidance. V olume ( High / Mid / Low ) Selects [...]

- 1 18 - Network Network settings MENU Menu > Network Network connection Connects the TV to the home network. Searches for wireless network or establishes wired connection. Follow the directions on the screen to complete the network settings. Network status T ests the connection between the TV to the local router and the Internet. Displays Curre[...]

- 1 19 - TV Remote App settings Sets a network-based remote control. TV Remote ( On / Off ) Enables to control the TV from the network equipment (smartphone, etc.). ● Set to On to enable the settings below . Device to upload contents Selects device to upload contents from the network equipment (smartphone, etc.). Network link Settings for DLNA Se[...]

- 120 - Software update Check if software (firmware) update for the TV is available. Press OK to start the Software update screen. And follow directions on the screen. ● Set Clock first. New software notice ( On / Off ) Selects whether or not to display a notification message when a software (firmware) update is available for download. Follow the[...]

- 121 - T imer Sleep (Of f timer) MENU Menu > Timer > Sleep Sleep ( minutes ) ( Off / 15 minutes / 30 minutes / 60 minutes / 90 minutes ) Selects how long the TV stays on before it automatically turns of f.[...]

- 122 - T imer (On/Off timer) MENU Menu > Timer > T imer Timer set ( On / Off ) Enables or disables the T imer . Inputs Sets which input will be selected when the TV turns on. Channel Sets the channel to display when the TV turns on. Day Sets the day when the TV turns on. On time Sets the time that the TV will turn on at. The TV will turn of [...]

- 123 - Clock settings MENU Menu > Timer > Clock Mode ( Auto / Manual ) Sets the date and time manually or automatically via Internet connection. Date , Time ( Y ear / Month / Day / Hour / Minute ) Set current date or time. Time zone ( EST / CST / MST / PST / AKST / HST / NST / AST ) Selects your time zone, to enable correct automatic date an[...]

- 124 - Auto turn of f settings MENU Menu > Timer No activity for 4 hours ( Power TV off / Stay on ) T o conserve energy , the TV automatically turns of f when no operation of remote and side panel key continues for more than 4 hours. Not in use when “On/Off T imer” is set. “No activity for 4 hours was activated” will be displayed for ab[...]

- 125 - Setup Eco navigation MENU Menu > Setup > Eco navigation Set to ECO Sets the TV to the most suitable energy-saving mode automatically . Optimizes the TV’ s various modes to save energy . Note: ● The TV’ s brightness will adjust and adapt as the room lighting changes.[...]

- 126 - USB device setup MENU Menu > Setup > USB device setup Remove USB device safely to prevent the damage of data or device.[...]

- 127 - Parental control MENU Menu > Setup > Parental control Change password Create a new password. Input the new 4-digit password twice. ( Convenience features > Parental control > Password setting ) Mode ( Off / All / Custom ) Locks ( All ) or Unlocks ( Off ) all channels, programs or inputs. For Custom , locks specified inputs of Ch[...]

- 128 - On : Set each rating level (MP AA, U.S.TV , C.E.L.R., C.F .L.R.) MP AA Selects U.S. movie ratings to lock. U.S.TV U.S. TV program ratings. C.E.L.R. Canadian English ratings. C.F .L.R. Canadian French ratings. DRRT This television is designed to support the “Downloadable U.S. Region Rating System” when available. (Currently available onl[...]

- 129 - ANTENNA/Cable setup MENU Menu > Setup > ANTENNA/Cable setup ANTENNA/Cable signal ( Cable / Antenna ) Selects signal source connected directly to the ANTENNA/Cable In terminal. Note: ● When using a Cable or Satellite box, it is recommended to connect the box to an A V IN terminal and skip this setting. Channel surf mode ( All / Favor[...]

- 130 - Cancel : Cancel the changes. Signal meter Check the signal strength if interference is found or freezing occurs on a digital image. ● If the signal is weak, check the antenna. ● If you cannot figure out the problem, consult your local dealer . ● Not available if Cable is selected in ANTENNA/Cable signal . ● Available only for digita[...]

- 131 - Language settings MENU Menu > Setup > Language Menus language ( English / Español / Français ) Selects the screen menu language. Preferred SAP language ( English / Spanish / French ) Selects the preferred language for hearing or visually impaired, if offered during digital broadcast Note: ● Preferred language takes precedence over[...]

- 132 - Display customization MENU Menu > Setup > Display customization OSD color ( Jet black / Pale gray / Organic brown / Sand beige ) Selects your favorite on-screen display color . Input labels Selects the terminal and label of the external equipment. Devices connected to external input terminals can be labeled for easier identification d[...]

- 133 - Closed Caption MENU Menu > Setup > Display customization > Closed Caption Mode ( CC on mute / On / Off ) On: T o display Closed Captions. CC on mute: T o display Closed Captions when the audio is muted. (When not using, select Off ). Analog ( CC1-4 / T1-4 ) Choose the Closed Caption service of Analog broadcasting. CC1-4: Informatio[...]

- 134 - Foreground opacity Select the opacity of text Background Select the color of text box Background opacity Select the opacity of text box Outline Select the outline color of text (Identify the setting options on the screen). Reset to defaults Resets all Closed Caption settings to factory default settings.[...]

- 135 - VIERA Link settings MENU Menu > Setup > VIERA Link settings VIERA Link ( On / Off ) T o use all VIERA Link functions, set to On after everything is connected. Power on link ( Ye s / No ) Ye s : The TV is turned on automatically and switches to the appropriate HDMI input whenever VIERA Link compatible equipment is initially turned on a[...]

- 136 - System settings MENU Menu > Setup > System Keyboard type ( U.S. / Canadian French / Canadian multilingual std. / Spanish(Latin America) / Spanish (Spain) ) Selects the country/region of the keyboard connected to this TV . Factory defaults Clears all TV settings and memory to factory defaults. License Displays the software license info[...]

- 137 - Other settings MENU Menu > Setup > Other settings Power save ( Saving / Standard ) Reduces screen brightness to lower power consumption. Eye-friendly for viewing in a dark room.[...]

- 138 - Support / F AQ Help menu Using Help menu The TV’ s built-in self-help resources. 1. Display the menu MENU Menu 2. Select Help from menu bar Select desired menu using / from menu bar and press 3. Select the Help menu Select desired menu using / and press ( eHELP / TV Self-test / V ersion / Device information ) eHELP : This screen TV Self-t[...]

- 139 - FA Q Picture - V iewing ■ Frequently Asked Questions For updated information, please visit Panasonic web site. How do I view the picture from devices such as: Cable/Satellite box, game console, Blu-ray or DVD player? ● Press the INPUT button on the remote to select the correct input source. INPUT Input select ● Check that the device i[...]

- 140 - Picture - Snowy / none Why is there no picture or just a blue, black or snowy screen being displayed? ● Press MENU and select Help . Then select TV Self-test . If the test picture displays correctly , then the problem is with the external device (ex. Cable box, DVD player , etc.) or its connection to the TV . MENU Menu > Help > TV S[...]

- 141 - Picture - Distortion The picture is distorted after selecting the “ AV ” input. What should I do? ● Ensure that the device is connected correctly to the TV’ s Video/ Component green connector . ● If using VIDEO or COMPONENT : Press INPUT , scroll to A V , press to select Video or Component. Why do black bars appear on the top and [...]

- 142 - Picture - Continue Why is there a black box on the screen? ● Check the settings of Closed Caption (CC). Why do some small spots on the screen remain bright or dark? ● The panel is made up of a few million pixels and is produced with advanced technology through an intricate process. Sometimes a few pixels may be bright or dark. ● These[...]

- 143 - Sound - None Why is there no sound coming from the TV? ● Make sure the volume is up and mute is off. ● Check that the correct SAP (Secondary Audio Program) is selected by pressing the SAP button on the remote control. ● If the TV is connected to a Panasonic Home Theater via HDMI cable, then check VIERA Link controls. ● If the TV is [...]

- 144 - Sound - Unusual Why is the sound unusual, distorted, low volume or in another language? ● Check that the correct SAP (Secondary Audio Program) is selected by pressing the SAP button on the remote control. ● Check that all connections of external equipment connected to the TV are secure. ● When using Cable or Satellite box, check the d[...]

- 145 - Networking How do I get Internet services of Home Screen to work on my TV? 1. Y ou need a broadband (high speed) Internet service with a speed of no less than 1.5 Mbps. 2. Connect the TV to the Internet through your router by an Ethernet cable or a Panasonic Wireless LAN (built-in). 3. Start Network connection wizard, then follow the direct[...]

- 146 - Software update How do I check for the latest software (firmware) version for my TV? ● In the main menu, select Network . Select Software update . The current version and latest version software will be displayed. If software update is grayed out, the TV is not connected to the Internet. If a newer version is available, update your TV . F[...]

- 147 - V oice guidance How does the voice guidance feature work? ● This function provides you with useful voice guidance for basic features. ● For more information about settings or operation of voice guidance, please refer to the page below . Convenience features > Using V oice guidance[...]

- 148 - Eco navigation Why does my picture look dim and/or sometimes changes brightness levels? ● This TV is equipped with a money saving feature called Eco Navigation. The TV automatically dims the brightness to save energy . It also puts the picture in “Standard” mode and enables the C.A.T .S. feature so it will adjust the picture brightnes[...]

- 149 - Other What is the easiest and best way to connect a High-Definition Cable or Satellite box to the TV? ● Use an HDMI cable. It carries both digital video and audio signal in HD. HDMI cable is the only cable needed to connect an HD device to the TV . Why does the CC button not display Closed Caption? ● Check if the setting is turned On or[...]

- 150 - Menu - Gray-out or missing items Why the Antenna/Cable option or available inputs are not listed in the Input select menu? ● When you label an input as Not used , then it will be hidden from the Input select menu. T o make the input visible again: – Press INPUT – Press (Red) Edit Labels – Select the input you want to reveal and re-l[...]

- 151 - Reset to factory default How do I reset my TV to all factory defaults and settings? ● In the main menu, select Setup and then select System . Highlight Factory defaults and press . Enter your password (if locked). Confirmation message will be displayed. Follow the directions on screen to reset the TV to its original factory defaults. MENU[...]

- 152 - Information Data information ■ Supported Data format for Media player (USB flash memory)/DLNA Media Compatible format Photo ● JPEG files (DCF and EXIF standards) Sub-sampling - 4:4:4, 4:2:2 and 4:2:0 Image resolution - 8 x 8 to 30,719 x 17,279 pixels Videos ● MP4 files Video codec: H.264/MPEG1/MPEG2 Audio codec: AAC/Dolby Digital/Dolb[...]

- 153 - Music ● MP3 files (MP3) ● M4A files (AAC) – Copy-protected files cannot be played back. ● FLAC files (FLAC) ● W A V files (LPCM) : for Media player only ■ 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 th[...]

- 154 - Care and Cleaning Display panel First, unplug the Power cord plug from the wall outlet. ■ Display panel The front of the display panel has been specially treated. Wipe the panel surface gently using only a cleaning cloth or a soft, lint-free cloth. ● If the surface is particularly dirty , after cleaning up the dust, soak a soft, lint-fr[...]

- 155 - Cabinet First, unplug the Power cord plug from the wall outlet. ■ Cabinet If the cabinet becomes dirty , wipe it with a soft, dry cloth. ● If the cabinet is particularly dirty , soak the cloth in a weak mild liquid dish soap and then wring the cloth dry . Use this cloth to wipe the cabinet and then wipe it dry with a dry cloth. ● Do n[...]

- 156 - Pedestal / Power cord First, unplug the Power cord plug from the wall outlet. ■ Pedestal Cleaning ● Wipe the surfaces with a soft, dry cloth. If the unit is particularly dirty , clean it using a cloth soaked with water to which a small amount of mild liquid dish soap has been added and then wipe with a dry cloth. Do not use products suc[...]

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