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M0212-0
Watching TV
Cable / Satellite / Fiber with a box
Initial setting 11
Select channels 13
Closed caption 16
SAP 17
Other 18
Input signal 23
Aspect 26
Aspect info. 27
Advanced audio 29
3D
2
Notice 30
Viewing 3D 31
Change 3D ⇔ 2D 32
Adjust 3D images 33
3D settings (1) 34
3D settings (2) 35
Computer on TV
Display PC screen 36
PC adjustments (1) 37
PC adjustments (2) 38
Input signal 39
Network settings
Setting menu 44
Connection test 45
Network connection 46
IP address/DNS settings 48
Proxy settings 49
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Software update 52
Network status 54
How to use
Operate 55
Connect to network
Network connections (1) 57
Network settings
Setting menu 61
Connection test 62
Network connection 63
IP address/DNS settings 65
Proxy settings 66
Software update 69
Network status 71
Photos
Viewing Photos 72
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Photo view 73
Options menu 74
Using slideshow 75
Slideshow settings 76
Videos
Viewing Videos 77
Video view 78
Options menu 79
Music
Playing Music 80
Music view 81
Options menu 82
Data information
Compatible Data format (1) 83
Notice 86
Media player
Get started
Information 87
Photos
Viewing Photos 90
Photo view 91
Options menu 93
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Multi shot 3D / Thumbnails size 94
Using slideshow 95
Slideshow settings 96
Soundtrack settings 97
Videos
Viewing Videos 98
Video view 99
Music
Playing Music 101
Data information
Compatible Data format (1) 104
Notice 107
Convenience features
Using VIERA TOOLS
Using VIERA TOOLS 108
Timer
Setting menu 109
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Lock (2) 114
Closed caption
Setting menu 119
Gamepad 138
All settings
Picture
Setting menu 139
Audio
Setting menu 148
Network
Network settings (1) 153
Timer
Setting menu 158
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Sleep (Off timer) 159
Setup
Setting menu 168
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Support / FAQ
FAQ
Picture - Viewing 183
Networking 189
3D - Viewing 191
3D - Format 192
Other 193
Cabinet 197
3D Eyewear 199
Meaning of signs :
Press the Remote control button
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Watching TV
Cable / Satellite / Fiber with a box
Initial setting
1. Connecting
Select the wiring method connecting your box to the TV, AV IN or
Antenna/Cable in.
Tip: HDMI will provide the best HD picture
2. Change INPUT
INPUT
Press the INPUT button to select the proper connection. Wait 2 seconds.
3. Power on your Cable , Satellite or Fiber box
Use the box's remote control to change channels.
* If the box is connected to the TV using a COAX cable (Antenna/Cable in), then
set the TV channel to CH3 or CH4. Note that the picture will not be in HD.
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Watching TV
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.
ANTENNA/
TV CABLE IN Antenna
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Watching TV
Antenna / Cable service without a box
Select channels
or
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Watching TV
Antenna / Cable service without a box
Favorite channels (Set)
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.
displayed channel.
Delete a Favorite channel
OPTION Options menu > Set favorite
Select the list number using / and (press and hold) to delete.
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Watching TV
Antenna / Cable service without a box
Favorite channels (Display)
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.
on favorite screen.
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Watching TV
Antenna / Cable service without a box
Closed caption
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Watching TV
Antenna / Cable service without a box
SAP
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.
Digital mode: Select available audio service when receiving a digital channel.
Audio track is automatically selected as DTV language and SAP settings in
Audio menu.
Menu > Audio > DTV language and SAP settings
* If you change the audio settings with the SAP button, the DTV language and
SAP settings will not change.
Audio track 1 of 7 Track number / Number of tracks
English (Main Current audio track information (language, audio
Audio) type)
English audio Audio service information
(example)
Analog mode: Select the desired Audio mode. ( Stereo / SAP / Mono )
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Watching TV
Antenna / Cable service without a box
Other
1. Information banner
Displays TV status information. Also, when watching programs via the
Antenna/Cable input, INFO will include the channel banner.
INFO
* Options menu is only available when the TV is using the Antenna/Cable input,
not when using Cable or Satellite box.
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Watching TV
Blu-ray, DVD, Game Console, etc.
Connecting and viewing (1)
1. Connect device
Verify 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 the connection when you use Component or
Video.
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Watching TV
Blu-ray, DVD, Game Console, etc.
Connecting and viewing (2)
2. Select Input
1. Display Input select menu (With the connected equipment turned ON)
INPUT
For your convenience, you can edit the inputs with labels that are easy to
remember.
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Watching TV
Blu-ray, DVD, Game Console, etc.
HDMI connection notice
HDMI is the world's first complete digital consumer AV interface complying with a
non-compression standard.
If the external equipment has only a DVI output, connect to the HDMI terminal via a
DVI to HDMI adapter cable (*2).
When the DVI to HDMI adapter cable is used, connect the audio cable to the audio
input terminal.
Audio settings can be made on the HDMI in menu screen. Applicable audio signal
sampling frequencies (L.PCM): 48 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 32 kHz
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Watching TV
Blu-ray, DVD, Game Console, etc.
HDMI connection caution
Caution
The HDMI terminals on this TV were not specifically designed for use with a PC.
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 connected to the input terminal of
either "COMPONENT IN", or "VIDEO IN" to receive analog signals.
The HDMI input terminal can be used only with the following video signals: 480i,
480p, 720p, 1080i and 1080p. Ensure that the device being connected to the TV
can produce one of these video signals.
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Watching TV
Blu-ray, DVD, Game Console, etc.
Input signal
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Watching TV
For best picture
Picture mode
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Watching TV
For best picture
Auto brightness (ECO)
Contrast Automatic Tracking 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 adjustment
happens gradually.
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Watching TV
For best picture
Aspect
* Use when the picture does not fill the whole screen or portions of the picture
are trimmed.
* Some content, such as film-based movies, are available in extra-wide format.
Top and bottom bars are unavoidable.
* Connected devices, such as Cable/Satellite box, DVD/Blu-ray players and
game consoles have their own aspect (format) settings. Adjust the device's
aspect settings.
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Watching TV
For best picture
Aspect info.
FULL: Enlarges the 4:3 image horizontally to the screen's side edges.
(Recommended for anamorphic picture)
JUST: Stretches to justify the 4:3 image to the four corners of the screen.
(Recommended for normal TV broadcast)
H-FILL: Enlarges the 4:3 image horizontally to the screen's side edges. The side
edges of the image are cut off.
4:3: Standard (Note that "Image retention" of the side bar may occur from
displaying it for a long time.)
ZOOM: Enlarges the 4:3 image to the entire screen.
(Recommended for Letter Box)
Zoom adjustments
Vertical image position and size can be adjusted in "ZOOM"
Select Zoom adjustments in the Picture menu.
MENU Picture > Aspect adjustments > Zoom
adjustments
V-position: Vertical position adjustment
Adjust using / to desired position.
V-size: Vertical size adjustment
Adjust using / to desired size.
* Press OK to reset
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Watching TV
For best audio
Basic adjustments
Settings Description
Reset to defaults Resets Bass, Treble, and Balance adjustments to factory
default settings.
Bass Increases or decreases the bass response.
Treble Increases or decreases the treble response.
Balance Emphasizes the left / right speaker volume.
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Watching TV
For best audio
Advanced audio
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Watching TV
3D
Notice
About 2D 3D
* You can watch content in simulated 3D from photo and all video sources except
the PC input.
* This function converts standard 2D images and displays them in 3D. For this
reason, the 3D images appear slightly different from the originals. Please bear this
in mind when using this function.
* Using this function for profit-making purposes, or publically showing images
converted from 2D to 3D in places such as coffee shops or hotels etc. may infringe
on the rights of the copyright holder protected under the Copyright Act.
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Watching TV
3D
Viewing 3D
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Watching TV
3D
Change 3D ⇔ 2D
3D 3D format select
2. Select 3D format
3D Cycle through the 3D format
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Watching TV
3D
Adjust 3D images
1. Select 3D settings
MENU Menu > Setup > 3D settings
* The perceived three dimensional effects of the 3D Eyewear differ from person-
to-person.
* If a signal received from an external device is different from the 3D setting of the
TV, such as 2D signal when the TV is set to 3D mode, the images may not be
displayed correctly.
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Watching TV
3D
3D settings (1)
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Watching TV
3D
3D settings (2)
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Watching TV
Computer on TV
Display PC screen
1. Connect PC
Connect the PC's video output to the PC terminal of this TV with PC cable.
To listen to the PC sound, connect an audio cable between the computer and the
TV.
2. Select Input and display
1. Display Input select menu (With the connected equipment turned On)
INPUT
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Watching TV
Computer on TV
PC adjustments (1)
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Watching TV
Computer on TV
PC adjustments (2)
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Watching TV
Computer on TV
Input signal
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Internet services "VIERA Connect"
Connect to network
Network connections (1)
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Internet services "VIERA Connect"
Connect to network
Network connections (2)
Access
TV point - Hub, Router
(Built-in Wireless LAN) - Modem
- DLNA Certified media server
(for example, PC, etc.)
* To use only DLNA features, you can operate the features without Broadband
network environment.
You can just connect the TV directly to the equipment with a LAN cross cable.
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Internet services "VIERA Connect"
Connect to network
Network connections (3)
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Internet services "VIERA Connect"
Connect to network
Network connections (4)
* To use only DLNA features, you can operate the features without Broadband
network environment.
You can just connect the TV directly to the equipment with a LAN cross cable.
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Internet services "VIERA Connect"
Network settings
Setting menu
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Internet services "VIERA Connect"
Network settings
Connection test
Connection test
Check that the all Network settings, and then start Connection test
Select Connection test using / and press
(It takes a while to cancel the test.)
Displayed Connection test screen
Check mark appears at front of each check item's box when check has
been finished successfully.
Complete Connection test
Success Completion screen is displayed.
Error Follow the directions on screen to complete the setting.
If you perform the Proxy settings, check the Proxy address and the Proxy port
number.
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Internet services "VIERA Connect"
Network settings
Network connection
Network connection
Select Network connection using /
Select Network type (Ethernet cable/Wireless (WiFi)) with /
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Internet services "VIERA Connect"
Network settings
Wireless network settings
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Internet services "VIERA Connect"
Network settings
IP address/DNS settings
IP address/DNS settings
Select IP address/DNS settings using / and press
Displayed IP address/DNS settings
Select IP setting mode / DNS setting mode using / and select
Automatic with /
Each IP address is acquired automatically
If you are using a Broadband router, IP automatic acquisition in DHCP can be
used under normal circumstances. If you are not sure, check with the person
who installed the equipment, or check the instructions for each device.
Manual setting
On above, Select IP setting mode / DNS setting mode
using / and select Manual with /
Select the item
Check the specifications of the Broadband router and enter each IP address.
Or Enter each IP address as specified by the provider.
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Internet services "VIERA Connect"
Network settings
Proxy settings
Proxy settings
Set only if specified by the provider. It is not required for normal household use.
Select IP address/DNS settings using / and press
Select Proxy setting using / and press
Select the item and press
Enter address or port number and press
Proxy address
This is the address of the relay server that is connected to the target server instead
of the browser and sends data to the browser. Setting is only required if specified
by the provider.
Proxy port
This number is specified by the provider together with the Proxy address.
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Internet services "VIERA Connect"
Network settings
Network link (1)
Network link
Select Network link using / and press
Displayed Network link
Select the item and set
Edit the name of this TV
Sets your favorite name for this TV. This name will be displayed on the screen of
the other Network compatible equipment.
Select VIERA network name using / and press
Enter name and press
Enabling DLNA remote control
Select DLNA remote control using / and switches Disable or
Enable with /
Volume setting in DMR operation
Select DLNA remote volume control using / and switches Disable
or Enable with /
Available only when Enable is selected in DLNA remote control above.
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Internet services "VIERA Connect"
Network settings
Network link (2)
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Internet services "VIERA Connect"
Network settings
Software update
Software update
Select Software update using / and press
Press OK to start the Software update screen
Software update
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Internet services "VIERA Connect"
Network settings
New software notice
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Internet services "VIERA Connect"
Network settings
Network status
Network status
Displayed Current settings and status screen.
Select Network status using / and press
Display Network status screen
* Displayed items differ depending on the type of network connection.
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Internet services "VIERA Connect"
How to use
Operate
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Home network "DLNA"
Get started
Information
You 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 menu settings before
use this function.
Media server
Store photos, videos or music into the DLNA Certified media server, and then you
can enjoy them on the TV.
To use a PC as a media server
Prepare the PC with Windows 7 or ensure the server software is installed on the
PC. "Windows 7" is the server software that has been tested for compatibility with
this TV (as of January, 2011). Any other server software have not been tested with
this TV, therefore compatibility and performance cannot be assured.
Windows 7
The setup for homegroup settings of Windows 7 is required. For details, refer to the
help functions of Windows 7.
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Home network "DLNA"
Connect to network
Network connections (1)
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Home network "DLNA"
Connect to network
Network connections (2)
Access
TV point - Hub, Router
(Built-in Wireless LAN) - Modem
- DLNA Certified media server
(for example, PC, etc.)
* To use only DLNA features, you can operate the features without Broadband
network environment.
You can just connect the TV directly to the equipment with a LAN cross cable.
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Home network "DLNA"
Connect to network
Network connections (3)
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Home network "DLNA"
Connect to network
Network connections (4)
* To use only DLNA features, you can operate the features without Broadband
network environment.
You can just connect the TV directly to the equipment with a LAN cross cable.
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Home network "DLNA"
Network settings
Setting menu
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Home network "DLNA"
Network settings
Connection test
Connection test
Check that the all Network settings, and then start Connection test
Select Connection test using / and press
(It takes a while to cancel the test.)
Displayed Connection test screen
Check mark appears at front of each check item's box when check has
been finished successfully.
Complete Connection test
Success Completion screen is displayed.
Error Follow the directions on screen to complete the setting.
If you perform the Proxy settings, check the Proxy address and the Proxy port
number.
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Home network "DLNA"
Network settings
Network connection
Network connection
Select Network connection using /
Select Network type (Ethernet cable/Wireless (WiFi)) with /
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Home network "DLNA"
Network settings
Wireless network settings
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Home network "DLNA"
Network settings
IP address/DNS settings
IP address/DNS settings
Select IP address/DNS settings using / and press
Displayed IP address/DNS settings
Select IP setting mode / DNS setting mode using / and select
Automatic with /
Each IP address is acquired automatically
If you are using a Broadband router, IP automatic acquisition in DHCP can be
used under normal circumstances. If you are not sure, check with the person
who installed the equipment, or check the instructions for each device.
Manual setting
On above, Select IP setting mode / DNS setting mode
using / and select Manual with /
Select the item
Check the specifications of the Broadband router and enter each IP address.
Or Enter each IP address as specified by the provider.
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Home network "DLNA"
Network settings
Proxy settings
Proxy settings
Set only if specified by the provider. It is not required for normal household use.
Select IP address/DNS settings using / and press
Select Proxy setting using / and press
Select the item and press
Enter address or port number and press
Proxy address
This is the address of the relay server that is connected to the target server instead
of the browser and sends data to the browser. Setting is only required if specified
by the provider.
Proxy port
This number is specified by the provider together with the Proxy address.
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Home network "DLNA"
Network settings
Network link (1)
Network link
Select Network link using / and press
Displayed Network link
Select the item and set
Edit the name of this TV
Sets your favorite name for this TV. This name will be displayed on the screen of
the other Network compatible equipment.
Select VIERA network name using / and press
Enter name and press
Enabling DLNA remote control
Select DLNA remote control using / and switches Disable or
Enable with /
Volume setting in DMR operation
Select DLNA remote volume control using / and switches Disable
or Enable with /
Available only when Enable is selected in DLNA remote control above.
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Home network "DLNA"
Network settings
Network link (2)
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Home network "DLNA"
Network settings
Software update
Software update
Select Software update using / and press
Press OK to start the Software update screen
Software update
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Home network "DLNA"
Network settings
New software notice
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Home network "DLNA"
Network settings
Network status
Network status
Displayed Current settings and status screen.
Select Network status using / and press
Display Network status screen
* Displayed items differ depending on the type of network connection.
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Home network "DLNA"
Photos
Viewing Photos
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Home network "DLNA"
Photos
Photo view
Thumbnail view
Display Slideshow settings
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Home network "DLNA"
Photos
Options menu
In Photo view, some optional menus are available pressing OPTION button.
1. Display Options menu
OPTION Options menu
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Home network "DLNA"
Photos
Using slideshow
2. Adjust items
Select the item by / and adjust the settings using /
3. Start Slideshow
After adjusting each setting, select Start slideshow with / and press
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Home network "DLNA"
Photos
Slideshow settings
Item Description
Transition Select the Transition effect shown between photos.
effect (Off/Fade in/Wipe /Wipe /Wipe /Wipe /
Slide in /Slide in /Slide in /Slide in /Zoom in/
Comb /Comb /Dissolve/Checker wipe/
Motion/Random)
Display Display interval sets the time each image is displayed in the
interval Slideshow mode.
(Short/Fast/Normal/Slow/Very slow)
Repeat Turn the Slideshow Repeat (cycle) function on or off. (Off/On)
playback
Soundtrack Select the music.
settings (Off/Music 1/Music 2/Music 3/Music 4/Music 5)
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Home network "DLNA"
Videos
Viewing Videos
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Home network "DLNA"
Videos
Video view
Thumbnail view
INFO Information panel (File name, Date, and Size etc.)
* Information differs depending on selected data.
Playback screen
INFO Display/hide Guide and Banner
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Home network "DLNA"
Videos
Options menu
In Video view, some optional menus are available pressing OPTION button.
1. Display Options menu
OPTION Options menu
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Home network "DLNA"
Music
Playing Music
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Home network "DLNA"
Music
Music view
Thumbnail view
INFO Information panel (File name, Date, and Size etc.)
* Information differs depending on selected data.
Playback screen
INFO Display/hide Guide and Banner
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Home network "DLNA"
Music
Options menu
In Music view, some optional menus are available pressing OPTION button.
1. Display Options menu
OPTION Options menu
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Home network "DLNA"
Data information
Compatible Data format (1)
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Home network "DLNA"
Data information
Compatible Data format (2)
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Home network "DLNA"
Data information
Compatible Data format (3)
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Home network "DLNA"
Data information
Notice
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Media player
Get started
Information
You can view still and motion images and play music saved on a USB flash memory
and an SD card.
SD card
When you use an SD card, gently insert with label surface facing front.
When you remove the SD card, press in lightly then release.
Label surface
Press in lightly
Push until a on SD Card,
Cutout
click is heard then release.
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Media player
Get started
Media warning messages
Message Meaning
No media. Please insert an SD memory The device is not inserted.
card or USB storage device.
No media. Device removed. The device is removed.
No photos/No movies/ The device has no data or this type of
No music files to play/ data is not supported.
No playable media
Cannot read file The file is broken or unreadable.
The TV does not support the format.
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Media player
Get started
SD card handling cautions
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Media player
Photos
Viewing Photos
Other settings
Some basic menus are available after pressing the MENU button.
MENU Menu > Picture/Audio/3D settings/VIERA Link
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Media player
Photos
Photo view
Thumbnail view
Display Slideshow settings
Display Sort
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Media player
Photos
Sort the photos
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Media player
Photos
Options menu
In Photo view, some optional menus are available after pressing the OPTION
button.
1. Display Options menu
OPTION Options menu
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Media player
Photos
Multi shot 3D / Thumbnails size
Multi shot 3D
3D images can be created by selecting 2 photos in thumbnail view.
Select first photo using / / / and press
Select second photo using / / / and press
To select the second image, the size and date must be the same as the first
image.
and are displayed at the top left-hand corner of selected photos.
Start Conversion processing by pressing
Conversion processing message will be displayed.
Error message will be displayed if first and second picture have no relation,
or for other reasons. (e.g. size / date is different)
3D photo is created
Save the 3D image generated by the above steps to the original drive.
Confirmation message will be displayed and select Yes to save
the data. (SD card only)
Thumbnails size
To change the number of photos on a thumbnail screen at a time.
(7 x 4 10 x 6)
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Media player
Photos
Using slideshow
2. Adjust items
Select the item by / and adjust the settings using /
3. Start Slideshow
After adjusting each of the settings, select Start slideshow with / and
press
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Media player
Photos
Slideshow settings
Item Description
Frame Select the Frame. (Off/Array/Collage/Drift (with
calendar)/Drift/Gallery (with calendar) / Gallery /
Cinema)
Photo effect Select the display effect. (Off/Sepia/Gray scale)
Transition Select the Transition effect shown between photos.
effect (Off/Fade in/Wipe /Wipe /Wipe /Wipe /
Slide in /Slide in /Slide in /Slide in /
Zoom in/Comb /Comb /Dissolve/
Checker wipe/Motion/Random)
Photo size Removes the black borders that are added according to the size of
the photo being displayed. (Normal/Zoom)
Burst Continuously plays photos that were shot. (Off/On)
playback
Display Display interval sets the time each image is displayed in the
interval Slideshow mode. (Short/Fast/Normal/Slow/Very slow)
Repeat Turn the Slideshow Repeat (cycle) function on or off. (Off/On)
playback
Soundtrack Select the music.
settings (Off/Music 1/Music 2/Music 3/Music 4/Music 5/
User selected/Auto)
User selected: Plays the soundtrack registered in the
Soundtrack settings menu.
Auto: Plays the songs on the SD card or USB flash memory.
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Media player
Photos
Soundtrack settings
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Media player
Videos
Viewing Videos
Other settings
Some basic menus are available after pressing the MENU button.
MENU Menu > Picture/Audio/3D settings/VIERA Link
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Media player
Videos
Video view
Thumbnail view
Play the video
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Media player
Videos
Options menu
In Video view, some optional menus are available by pressing the OPTION button.
1. Display Options menu
OPTION Options menu
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Media player
Music
Playing Music
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Media player
Music
Music view
Thumbnail view
Play folder
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Media player
Music
Options menu
Music options
In Music view, some optional menus are available by pressing the OPTION button.
1. Display Options menu
OPTION Options menu
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Media player
Data information
Compatible Data format (1)
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Media player
Data information
Compatible Data format (2)
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Media player
Data information
Compatible Data format (3)
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Media player
Data information
Notice
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Convenience features
Using VIERA TOOLS
Using VIERA TOOLS
VIERA TOOLS is the easy way to access the TV's special features.
They are displayed as shortcut icons on the TV screen.
1. Display VIERA TOOLS menu
VIERA TOOLS VIERA TOOLS
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Convenience features
Timer
Setting menu
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Convenience features
Timer
Sleep (Off timer)
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Convenience features
Timer
Timer (On/Off timer)
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Convenience features
Lock (parental control)
Setting menu
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Convenience features
Lock (parental control)
Lock (1)
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Convenience features
Lock (parental control)
Lock (2)
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Convenience features
Lock (parental control)
Password setting
You need to enter the password when you access locked channels or inputs.
* 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.)
* When you select a locked channel, a message will be displayed that allows you
to view the channel after you input your password.
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Convenience features
Lock (parental control)
Parental control ratings (1)
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Convenience features
Lock (parental control)
Parental control ratings (2)
Contents-Based Ratings
FV Fantasy Violence. S Sexual situations.
D Suggestive Dialogue. V Violence.
L Strong Language.
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Convenience features
Lock (parental control)
Parental control ratings (3)
Caution
The V-Chip system used in this set is capable of blocking "NR" programs (non rated,
not applicable and none) as per FCC Rules Section15.120(e)(2). If the option of
blocking "NR" programs is chosen "unexpected and possibly confusing results may
occur, and you may not receive emergency bulletins or any of the following types of
programming:"
Emergency Bulletins (Such as EAS messages, weather warnings and others)
Locally originated programming News Political Public Service
Announcements Religious Sports Weather
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Closed caption
Setting 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
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Convenience features
Closed caption
Closed caption (1)
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Convenience features
Closed caption
Closed caption (2)
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Convenience features
Closed caption
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 off).
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 or Satellite provider for instructions. The TV's CC button does not operate
the Satellite or Cable box's CC function.
If the CC is set to ON on both the receiver and TV when the signal is 480i (except
for the HDMI connection), the CC may overlap on the TV.
If a digital program is being output in analog format, the CC data will also be output
in analog format.
If the recorder or output monitor is connected to the TV, the CC needs to be set up
on the recorder or output monitor.
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Convenience features
VIERA Link ™ "HDAVI Control ™"
Basic feature
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Convenience features
VIERA Link ™ "HDAVI Control ™"
Connecting note (1)
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Convenience features
VIERA Link ™ "HDAVI Control ™"
Connecting note (2)
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Convenience features
VIERA Link ™ "HDAVI Control ™"
VIERA Link connections (1)
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Convenience features
VIERA Link ™ "HDAVI Control ™"
VIERA Link connections (2)
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Convenience features
VIERA Link ™ "HDAVI Control ™"
VIERA Link connections (3)
HD Camcorder LUMIX
HDMI HDMI /
TV with VIERA Link with VIERA Link
mini HDMI cable
function function
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Convenience features
VIERA Link ™ "HDAVI Control ™"
VIERA Link settings
To 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 "HDAVI Control" version of the
equipment.
1. Display the menu
MENU Menu
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Convenience features
VIERA Link ™ "HDAVI Control ™"
VIERA Link settings feature (1)
Power on link
Yes: The TV is turned on automatically and switches to the appropriate HDMI input
whenever VIERA Link compatible equipment is initially turned on and the Play mode is
selected.
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Convenience features
VIERA Link ™ "HDAVI Control ™"
VIERA Link settings feature (2)
Default speakers
TV is the default setting. To set the Home theater system as Default speakers, change
the Default speakers setting from TV to Theater. Sound will be output from the
Home Theater whenever the TV is powered on.
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VIERA Link ™ "HDAVI Control ™"
VIERA Link settings feature (3)
* There is a possibility that all the GUI language information might be set from
equipment that has an HDMI CEC function connected to the TV with an HDMI
cable. Depending on the operating conditions or the specification for each piece
of equipment the setting may or may not be applied.
* For more details on the external equipment's operation, please refer to the
operating manual for the equipment.
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Convenience features
VIERA Link ™ "HDAVI Control ™"
VIERA Link
Some features are disabled depending on the "HDAVI Control" version of the
equipment.
1. Display the VIERA Link menu
VIERA TOOLS VIERA Link
* Items in the VIERA Link menu may be grayed out if no compatible equipment is
connected (must be HDAVI Control 2 or later) or if the equipment has not
initiated a connection with the TV. In that case, switch the equipment's power
Off and On while the TV is On.
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Convenience features
VIERA Link ™ "HDAVI Control ™"
VIERA Link menu (1)
You 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.
Select Speaker output using /
Select Home theater or TV with /
Home theater: Adjustment for the equipment
VOL(+/-) and MUTE buttons are available
The sound of the TV is muted.
When the equipment is turned off, the TV speakers take over.
Selecting Home theater turns the equipment on automatically if it is in
Standby mode.
TV: The TV speakers are on.
Back to TV
Returns the input selection of the device selected with the VIERA Link Control to the
TV input.
Select Back to TV using / and press
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VIERA Link ™ "HDAVI Control ™"
VIERA Link menu (2)
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Convenience features
Control by smartphone, etc.
Smartphone remote
1. Select Network
MENU Menu > Network
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Convenience features
Using USB Keyboard / Gamepad
Keyboard
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Convenience features
Using USB Keyboard / Gamepad
Gamepad
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All settings
Picture
Setting menu
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All settings
Picture
Basic settings (1)
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All settings
Picture
Basic settings (2)
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All settings
Picture
Aspect adjustments
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All settings
Picture
PC adjustments (1)
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All settings
Picture
PC adjustments (2)
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All settings
Picture
HDMI settings
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All settings
Picture
Advanced picture (1)
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All settings
Picture
Advanced picture (2)
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All settings
Audio
Setting menu
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All settings
Audio
Basic settings
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All settings
Audio
Advanced audio
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All settings
Audio
DTV language and SAP settings
MENU Menu > Audio > DTV language and SAP settings
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All settings
Audio
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal
You can enjoy your Home Theater by connecting a Dolby Digital (5.1 channel) decoder
and "Multi Channel" amplifier to the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminals.
Depending on your DVD player and DVD-Audio software the copyright protection
function may operate and disable optical output.
When an ATSC channel is selected, the output from the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack
will be Dolby Digital. When an NTSC channel is selected, the output will be PCM.
When playing a movie on SD Card Movie player, when the sound has been
recorded in Dolby Digital, the output from the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal will be
Dolby Digital. When the sound is recorded in other formats, the output will be PCM.
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All settings
Network
Network settings (1)
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All settings
Network
Network settings (2)
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All settings
Network
Network settings (3)
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All settings
Network
Network settings (4)
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All settings
Network
Network settings (5)
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All settings
Timer
Setting menu
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All settings
Timer
Sleep (Off timer)
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All settings
Timer
Timer (On/Off timer)
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All settings
Lock (parental control)
Setting menu
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All settings
Lock (parental control)
Lock (1)
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All settings
Lock (parental control)
Lock (2)
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All settings
Lock (parental control)
Password setting
You need to enter the password when you access locked channels or inputs.
* 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.)
* When you select a locked channel, a message will be displayed that allows you
to view the channel after you input your password.
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All settings
Lock (parental control)
Parental control ratings (1)
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All settings
Lock (parental control)
Parental control ratings (2)
Contents-Based Ratings
FV Fantasy Violence. S Sexual situations.
D Suggestive Dialogue. V Violence.
L Strong Language.
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All settings
Lock (parental control)
Parental control ratings (3)
Caution
The V-Chip system used in this set is capable of blocking "NR" programs (non rated,
not applicable and none) as per FCC Rules Section15.120(e)(2). If the option of
blocking "NR" programs is chosen "unexpected and possibly confusing results may
occur, and you may not receive emergency bulletins or any of the following types of
programming:"
Emergency Bulletins (Such as EAS messages, weather warnings and others)
Locally originated programming News Political Public Service
Announcements Religious Sports Weather
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All settings
Setup
Setting menu
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All settings
Setup
3D settings (1)
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All settings
Setup
3D settings (2)
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All settings
Setup
ANT/Cable setup (1)
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All settings
Setup
ANT/Cable setup (2)
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All settings
Setup
Closed caption (1)
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All settings
Setup
Closed caption (2)
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All settings
Setup
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 off).
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 or Satellite provider for instructions. The TV's CC button does not operate
the Satellite or Cable box's CC function.
If the CC is set to ON on both the receiver and TV when the signal is 480i (except
for the HDMI connection), the CC may overlap on the TV.
If a digital program is being output in analog format, the CC data will also be output
in analog format.
If the recorder or output monitor is connected to the TV, the CC needs to be set up
on the recorder or output monitor.
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All settings
Setup
VIERA Link settings (1)
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All settings
Setup
VIERA Link settings (2)
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All settings
Setup
ECO/energy saving (1)
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All settings
Setup
ECO/energy saving (2)
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All settings
Setup
Advanced setup
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All settings
Setup
Other settings (1)
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All settings
Setup
Other settings (2)
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Support / FAQ
FAQ
Picture - Viewing
If there is a problem with your TV, please refer to the table below to determine the
symptoms, then carry out the suggested check. If this does not solve the problem, visit
the Panasonic website for further assistance.
Questions Answers
How do I view the picture Press the INPUT button on the remote to select
from devices such as : the correct input source.
Cable/Satellite box, game Check that the device is turned on and functioning
console, Blu-ray or DVD correctly.
player?
Why doesn't the picture look Press the INFO button on the remote to confirm
like it is in High Definition? the type of signal being received. HD signal should be
720p, 1080i or 1080p.
Select a High Definition channel from your HD
source (Cable, Satellite or fiber optic service). HD
channels sometimes broadcast non-HD content.
Ensure that your HD source (HD box, Blu-ray
player, etc.) is connected to the TV with an HDMI or
Component cable and set to output an HD video
signal.
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FAQ
Picture - Snowy / none
Questions Answers
Why is there no picture or Check if the power cord is plugged in and the TV is
just a blue, black or snowy turned on (front red LED light should be on; not
screen being displayed? blinking)
Press the INPUT button on the remote to select
the correct input source.
Ensure all connections are correct and secure.
Especially check for Component and VIDEO
connection since these terminals are shared.
When using an external video source, such as a
Cable/Satellite box or DVD player, check that the
device is on and functioning correctly.
Press MENU on the TV's remote control. If the
menu is displayed, then the TV is working; recheck
above steps.
Why is the picture snowy When using a cable service (without a box), check
when ANT/Cable in is that all connections are secure.
selected? When using a cable or satellite box, change the
connection (wiring) to Composite, Component or
HDMI.
If you're using an antenna, then check that
connections are secure. Change the position or
direction of the antenna and check the Signal
meter.
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FAQ
Picture - Distortion
Questions Answers
The picture is distorted after Ensure that the device is connected correctly with
selecting the "Video/Comp." the supplied Component/AV adapter to the TV’s
input. What should I do? Video/Component green mini-connector.
NOTE: One red connector is for video and the other is
for audio.
Press INPUT and select Video <-> Comp.
Press / to choose Video or Component.
Why do black bars appear Change the format (aspect ratio) of the picture by
on the top and bottom pressing the FORMAT button on the remote control.
and/or sides of the screen? Check the aspect settings on your external video
source, such as Cable/Satellite box, DVD/Blu-ray Disc
player, etc.
Note: Some content, such as film-based movies, are
available in extra-wide format. Top and bottom bars
are unavoidable.
Why is the picture chaotic Check if electrical products such as kitchen
and/or torn and/or with a appliances, fluorescent lights or light dimmers are
buzz in the speakers? nearby. They may interfere with the TV's picture.
Try viewing a picture from another device, such as
a DVD player or a game console, to narrow down the
source of the problem.
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FAQ
Picture - Continue
Questions Answers
Why is there a black box on Change settings of Closed caption (CC).
the screen?
Why do some small spots The panel is made up of a few million pixels and is
on the screen remain bright produced with advanced technology through an
or dark? intricate process. Sometimes a few pixels may be
bright or dark. These pixels do not indicate a defective
panel and will have no impact on the performance of
the TV.
Why is the picture Turn the C.A.T.S. feature off.
brightness changing? Press MENU Setup > Picture > C.A.T.S.
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FAQ
Sound - none
Questions Answers
Why is there no sound Make sure the volume is up and MUTE is off.
coming from the TV? Confirm the TV speakers are set to On by
pressing MENU and selection Audio> Advanced
audio.
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 connected to a Home Theater via
optical cable, then: Check the connection, the audio
system is on, the correct input is selected.
Check HDMI in analog/digital audio settings.
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Support / FAQ
FAQ
Sound - Unusual
Questions Answers
Why is the sound unusual, Check that the correct SAP (Secondary Audio
distorted, low volume or in Program) is selected by pressing the SAP button on
another language? the remote control.
Check that all connections of external equipment
connected to the TV are secure.
When using Cable or Satellite box, check the
device's audio settings. (Example: try changing the
box's Audio Range to "narrow")
Why is there a clicking, When TV power is turned on or shut off there are
ticking or buzzing sound electrical components that make a click sound. This is
coming from the TV unit? normal operation.
Changes in the temperature and humidity of the
room may cause thermal expansion and contraction
that can produce sounds. This is not a sign of faulty
operation or a malfunction.
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Support / FAQ
FAQ
Networking
Questions Answers
How do I get VIERA 1. You need a broadband (high speed) Internet service
Connect to work on my TV? 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. Run the Connection test, under the Network
menu. If Connection test fails, then check with your
Internet service provider or router/modem
manufacturer if there are firewall, content filter or
proxy settings that may block the TV from accessing
the Internet.
Can I download new apps Yes. Select the VIERA Connect Market item in
(content/services) onto my the middle bottom of the VIERA Connect home
VIERA Connect TV? screen. VIERA Connect Market allows you to find
and install the applications to VIERA Connect
home screen.
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Support / FAQ
FAQ
Software update
Questions Answers
How do I check for the latest In the main menu, select Network. Select
software (firmware) version Software update. The current version and latest
for my TV? version software will be shown. If software update is
grayed out, the TV is not connected to the Internet. If a
newer version is available, update your TV. Follow the
on screen instructions, do not power off the TV until
the update is complete. Be patient; firmware update
may take a while.
How do I get the software In the main menu, select Network. Highlight
update information and New software notice. Make sure that setting is
download periodically? On.
When the TV is turned On, update message is
displayed if available.
Follow the directions on the screen to download.
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Support / FAQ
FAQ
3D - Viewing
Questions Answers
Why doesn't my 3D video 1. Begin playing the 3D video source.
source look 3D? 2. Press 3D button directly or press VIERA
TOOLS button and select 3D.
3. In the 3D format select menu, select 3D.
Notes:
1. 3D Blu-ray discs must be played with a 3D capable
Blu-ray player.
2. Check with your Cable or Satellite provider to make
sure their supplied box is 3D capable.
3. 3D signal must be connected to the TV via an HDMI
cable.
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Support / FAQ
FAQ
3D - Format
Questions Answers
When selecting some 3D There are a few different 3D formats and the
Video content, why are there current setting may not match the incoming 3D signal.
two pictures next to each The format should change automatically, but
other? depending on the source/connection it may not signal
the TV properly. To manually select other 3D formats:
1. Press 3D button directly or press VIERA
TOOLS
button on the TV's remote control and select 3D
2. In the 3D format select menu, choose another
3D format such as Side by side or Top and
bottom.
3. Remember to switch the 3D format setting back to
2D when you go back to viewing a standard 2D
signal.
Why does the left and right The 3D format has two different "phases". Try the
Sides of the image seem other phase:
reversed? 1. In the main menu, select Setup. Highlight 3D
settings and press .
2. In the 3D settings menu, select Left/Right
swap.
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FAQ
Other
Questions Answers
What is the easiest and best Use an HDMI cable. It carries both digital video and
way to connect a High- audio signal in HD. HDMI cable is the only cable
Definition Cable or Satellite needed to connect an HD device to the TV.
box to the TV?
Why does the CC button When viewing TV via an HDMI connected device,
not display Closed caption? such as a Cable or Satellite box, CC must be enabled
on the device.
Closed caption is available only at supported TV
programming.
Why does the screen and The main unit radiates heat and some of the parts
back cover of the TV get may become hot. This is normal operation and does
warm? not affect the performance of the set.
Ensure good ventilation.
Do not block the ventilation holes of the TV and do
not place the TV on top of other equipment.
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Support / FAQ
FAQ
Menu - Gray-out
Questions Answers
Why is the ANT/Cable During First time setup, you indicated in
option at the top of the ANT/Cable setup that you are using Cable or
Input select menu Satellite box and the box is connected to one of the
grayed-out and unable to be TV's AV inputs. In this case, the Antenna/Cable input
selected? is deactivated to prevent unintentional switching into
unused tuner. To re-activate, press MENU , select
Setup and repeat First time setup.
Some menu items are Depending on certain modes or the selected input,
grayed-out and unable to be some options are not available. For example, Zoom
selected. Why? adjustments are only available when the Screen
format is changed to ZOOM mode.
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Support / FAQ
FAQ
Reset to default
Questions Answers
How do I reset my TV to all In the main menu, select Setup. Highlight Reset
factory defaults and to defaults and press . Enter your password (if
settings? created earlier) or create a temporary new password.
Select Yes to reset the TV.
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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-free
cloth in diluted mild liquid dish soap (1 part mild liquid dish soap diluted by 100
times the amount of water) and then wring the cloth to remove excess liquid. Use
this cloth to wipe the surface of the display panel, then wipe it evenly with a dry
cloth of the same type until the surface is dry.
Do not scratch or hit the surface of the panel with fingernails or other hard objects.
Furthermore, avoid contact with volatile substances such as insect sprays,
solvents, and thinner, otherwise, the quality of the surface may be adversely
affected.
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Care and Cleaning
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 not allow any mild liquid dish soap to come into direct contact with the surface
of the TV. If water droplets get inside the unit, operating problems may result.
Avoid contact with volatile substances such as insect sprays, solvents, and thinner,
otherwise, the quality of the cabinet surface may be adversely affected or the
coating may peel off.
Do not let articles made from rubber or PVC be in contact with the TV for long
periods of time.
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Support / FAQ
Care and Cleaning
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 such as solvents,
thinner, or household wax for cleaning, as they can damage the surface coating. (If
using a chemically-treated cloth, follow the instructions supplied with the cloth.)
Do not attach sticky tape or labels, as they can make the surface of the pedestal
dirty. Do not allow long-term contact with rubber, vinyl products, or the like. (Doing
so will cause deterioration.)
Power cord
Wipe the plug with a dry cloth at regular intervals. (Moisture and dust can lead to
fire or electrical shock.)
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Care and Cleaning
3D Eyewear
3D Eyewear
Clean using a soft, dry cloth.
Wiping the 3D Eyewear with a soft cloth that is covered in dust or dirt may scratch
the eyewear. Shake off any dust from the cloth before use.
Do not use benzene, thinner, or wax on the 3D Eyewear, as doing so may cause
the paint to peel off.
Avoid storing the 3D Eyewear in hot or highly humid locations.
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