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UT50X series

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How to use

Home network "DLNA"

Get started

Connect to network

Network settings

Photos

Software update 52

New software notice 53

Network status 54

Operate 55

Information 56

Network connections (1) 57




Setting menu 61

Connection test 62

Network connection 63

Wireless network settings 64

IP address/DNS settings 65

Proxy settings 66

Network link (1) 67

Network link (2) 68

Software update 69

New software notice 70

Network status 71

Viewing Photos 72

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Videos

Music

Data information

Media player

Get started

Photos

Photo view 73

Options menu 74

Using slideshow 75

Slideshow settings 76

Viewing Videos 77

Video view 78

Options menu 79

Playing Music 80

Music view 81

Options menu 82

Compatible Data format (1) 83



Notice 86

Information 87

Media warning messages 88

SD card handling cautions 89

Viewing Photos 90

Photo view 91

Sort the photos 92

Options menu 93

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Videos

Music

Data information

Convenience features

Using VIERA TOOLS

Timer

Lock (parental control)

Multi shot 3D / Thumbnails size 94

Using slideshow 95

Slideshow settings 96

Soundtrack settings 97

Viewing Videos 98

Video view 99

Options menu 100

Playing Music 101

Music view 102

Options menu 103




Notice 107

Using VIERA TOOLS 108

Setting menu 109

Sleep (Off timer) 110

Timer (On/Off timer) 111

Setting menu 112

Lock (1) 113

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Closed caption

VIERA Link "HDAVI Control "

Control by smartphone, etc.

Using USB Keyboard / Gamepad

Lock (2) 114

Password setting 115

Parental control ratings (1) 116



Setting menu 119

Closed caption (1) 120


Closed caption notice 122

Basic feature 123

Connecting note (1) 124

Connecting note (2) 125

VIERA Link connections (1) 126



VIERA Link settings 129

VIERA Link settings feature (1) 130



VIERA Link 133

VIERA Link menu (1) 134

VIERA Link menu (2) 135

Smartphone remote 136

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All settings

Picture

Audio

Network

Timer

Keyboard 137

Gamepad 138

Setting menu 139

Basic settings (1) 140

Basic settings (2) 141

Aspect adjustments 142

PC adjustments (1) 143

PC adjustments (2) 144

HDMI settings 145

Advanced picture (1) 146

Advanced picture (2) 147

Setting menu 148

Basic settings 149

Advanced audio 150

DTV language and SAP settings 151

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal 152

Network settings (1) 153





Setting menu 158

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Lock (parental control)

Setup

Sleep (Off timer) 159

Timer (On/Off timer) 160

Setting menu 161

Lock (1) 162

Lock (2) 163

Password setting 164




Setting menu 168

3D settings (1) 169

3D settings (2) 170

ANT/Cable setup (1) 171

ANT/Cable setup (2) 172

Anti Image retention 173



Closed caption notice 176

VIERA Link settings (1) 177

VIERA Link settings (2) 178

ECO/energy saving (1) 179

ECO/energy saving (2) 180

Advanced setup 181

Other settings (1) 182

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Support / FAQ

FAQ

Care and Cleaning

Other settings (2) 183

Picture - Viewing 184

Picture - Snowy / none 185

Picture - Distortion 186

Picture - Continue 187

Sound - none 188

Sound - Unusual 189

Networking 190

Software update 191

3D - Viewing 192

3D - Format 193

Other 194

Menu - Gray-out 195

Reset to default 196

Display panel 197

Cabinet 198

Pedestal / Power cord 199

Meaning of signs :

Press the Remote control button

INFO Letters in box : Remote control button

MENU Letters in Cyan : Menus on screen display

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Watching TVCable / Satellite / Fiber with a box

Initial setting

1. Connecting

Select the wiring method connecting your box to the TV, AV INor

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.

* CC/SAP is not available when watching TV with a Cable or Satellite box

connected via HDMI.

* If your box is a high definition, then check that it is outputting 720p or 1080i

signal.

Tip: press the TV's INFO button to verify.

* Check your box "aspect" or "format" settings. It should be set to 16:9,

Widescreen or FULL.

* If the audio volume is too low, check the box's audio settings.

* Contact your Cable or Satellite provider for instructions on any box settings.

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Watching TVAntenna / 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 Setup> ANT/Cable setup> ANT in, Auto program

1. Select Programming source Cableor Antennain Ant in.

2. Select Auto programand select scan mode

(All channels/ Analog only/ Digital only).

3. Start scanning.

* If at the end of the scanning no channels are found, then check:

Antenna's position - or Availability of Cable service.

Cable, Satellite or Fiber services with a box are typically connected to the TV's

A/V inputs, preferably HDMI, for best HD picture. In such a case, the channelscanning is not needed (set ANT INto Not used).

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Select channels

Select desired channel

or

CH buttons are also available on the TV.

Select desired digital channel

To directly enter a digital channel number use

When turning to a digital channel, press the button to enter the minor number in a

compound channel number.

(e.g. CH15-1 )

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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.

Favorite channels cannot be set when using Cable or Satellite box

Set the Favorite channel

OPTION Options menu> Set favorite

Select the list number using / and or directly to save the

displayed channel.

Delete a Favorite channel

OPTION Options menu> Set favorite

Select the list number using / and (press and hold) to delete.

* To change the page in Set favorite

FAVORITE or / repeatedly

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Closed caption

Viewing with Closed caption

CC

Switches the Closed caption mode.

( Closed caption Off/ Closed caption On/ Closed caption 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 Satellite or Cable box's CC function.

* For viewing the CC of digital broadcasting, set the aspect to FULL (If viewingwith H-FILL, JUST, ZOOM or 4:3; characters might be cut off).

* 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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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 Audio mode for watching TV.

SAP

Digital mode: Select available audio service when receiving a digital channel.

Audio track is automatically selected as DTV language and SAP settingsin

Audiomenu.

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

Audio)

Current audio track information (language, audio

type)English audio Audio service information

(example)

Analog mode: Select the desired Audio mode. ( Stereo/ SAP/ Mono)

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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 menuThis menu consists of shortcuts to convenient functions.

OPTION

Channel surf mode: Specify favorites or type of channels to view when

pressing the channel up/down button.

Set favorite: Set favorite channel

Edit CH caption: Edit the channel identifier

Signal meter: Check the antenna's signal strength

* 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 TVBlu-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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Connecting and viewing (2)

2. Select Input

1. Display Input selectmenu (With the connected equipment turned ON)

INPUT

2. Select the input used in step 1

Select correct input source, using / and press

You can also press the corresponding NUMBER button or press INPUT

repeatedly to cycle through the available inputs. If you are unsure which input to

select, wait 2 seconds between each selection.

Component and Composite (Video) IN terminals are shared.You need to select Videoor Component.

(Default: Video)

Press INPUT and select Video Comp.

Press / to choose Video or Component.

For your convenience, you can edit the inputs with labels that are easy toremember.

Edit Labels Set ANT/Cable in

3. Operate using your device's remote control.

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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 (*1) 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

an HDMI compliant (fully wired) cable.

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 inmenu screen. Applicable audio signal

sampling frequencies (L.PCM): 48 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 32 kHz

(*1): The HDMI logo is displayed on an HDMI-compliant device.

(*2): Inquire at your local digital equipment retailer shop.

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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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Input signal

Signals other than below may not be displayed properly.

The signals are reformatted for optimal viewing on your display.Component and HDMI(* HDMI only)

Input signal Horizontal frequency (kHz) Vertical frequency (Hz)

525 (480) / 60i 15.73 59.94

525 (480) /60p 31.47 59.94

750 (720) /60p 45.00 59.94

1,125 (1,080) /60i 33.75 59.94

1,125 (1,080)/60p 67.43 59.94

1,125 (1,080)/60p 67.50 60.00

1,125 (1,080)/24p * 26.97 23.98

1,125 (1,080)/24p * 27.00 24.00

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Watching TVFor best picture

Picture mode

1. Change picture mode to suite 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 /

Tip: HDMI will provide the best HD picture

2. Picture mode type

Vivid: Provides enhanced picture contrast and sharpness for viewingin a well-lit room.

Standard: Recommended for normal viewing conditions with subdued

room lighting.

Cinema: For watching movies in a darkened room. It provides a soft,

film-like picture.

Game: For playing video games.

Custom: Customizes each item according to your taste.

Photo is displayed in JPEG menu.

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Aspect

1. Use FORMAT button to change the aspect ratio

Use when the picture has bars (sides or top/bottom) and to zoom.

FORMAT ( to cycle through the aspect modes )

480i, 480p: FULL/JUST/4:3/ ZOOM

1080p, 1080i, 720p: FULL/H-FILL/JUST/4:3/ZOOM

* 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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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 adjustmentsin the Picturemenu.

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 TVFor best audio

Basic adjustments

1. Change the basic audio settings

1. Select desired audio menu

MENU Menu> Audio


2. Adjust

Adjust using /

Settings Description

Reset to defaults Resets Bass, Treble, and Balance adjustments to factorydefault 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 TVFor best audio

Advanced audio

MENU Menu> Audio> Advanced audio

Settings Options Description

A.I. sound Off/On Equalizes overall volume levels across all

channels and external inputs.

Surround Off/On Enhances audio L/R response when listening

to stereo. Ideal for music and action movies.

Bass boost Off/On Enhances bass sound and provides powerful

sound.

Volume leveler Minimizes volume disparity after switching toexternal inputs.

TV speakers Off/On Enables the TV's built-in speakers.

Switches to "Off" when using external

speakers.

"A.I. sound", "Surround", "Volume leveler", and

"Distance to wall" do not work if "Off" is selected.

HDMI in Digital/

Comp./Video

The default setting is "Digital" for the HDMI

connection. (Digital input signal)

Select audio input terminal when a DVI cable isconnected along with an analog audio input

signal.

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Watching TV3D

Notice

The following 3D content can be enjoyed on this TV:

A 3D Blu-ray disc, played on 3D capable Blu-ray player/recorder that is connectedvia HDMI cable

3D TV broadcast (program)

3D Photo and 3D Movie taken by LUMIX/Camcorder.

3D game played on 3D capable video game console, connected via HDMI cable.

2D 3D (Simulated 3D)

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 TV3D

Change 3D 2D

Simply switches 3D 2D images (Auto mode)

3D 3D format select

Switch 3Dor 2Dusing / and press

Change 3D format (Manual mode)

1. Display 3D format select (Manual)

3D format select (Manual)

2. Select 3D format

3D Cycle through the 3D format

(Native/Frame sequential (3D)/Frame sequential (2D)/Side by

side (3D)/Side by side (2D)/Top and bottom (3D)/Top and

bottom (2D)/2D 3D)

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Watching TV3D

Adjust 3D images

1. Select 3D settings

MENU Menu> Setup> 3D settings

2. Select the item and set

Select desired menu using / and adjust the settings with /

* 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 TV3D

3D settings (2)

MENU Menu> Setup> 3D settings


3D adjustment Off/On Changes 3D depth by adjusting left-right

parallax. Set to Onto adjust Effect(-3to +3).

Left/Right swap Normal/

Swapped

Change this to Swappedwhen the phases

are reversed (When there is an unusual sense of

depth).

Diagonal line

filter

Off/On On: Resolves discomfort caused by receiving a

quincunx matrix signal.

Safety

precautions

Displays message for viewing 3D images.

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Watching TVComputer 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 selectmenu (With the connected equipment turned On)

INPUT

2. Select the PC input

Select PCinput using / and press

3. Display PC screen

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PC adjustments (1)

MENU Menu> Picture> PC adjustments


Reset to

defaults

Resets all PC adjustments to factory default

settings.

Sync H & V The H and V sync signals are input from the

HD/VD connector.

On green Uses a synchronized signal on the Video G

signal, which is input from the G connector.

Dot clock Alleviates the problem if a picture appears tobe vertically-striped, flickers partially or is blurred.

H-position Adjusts the horizontal position using left/right

cursor button.

V-position Adjusts the vertical position using left/right

cursor button.

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PC adjustments (2)

MENU Menu> Picture> PC adjustments


Clock phase Alleviates the problem if the whole picture

appears to flicker or is blurred. First adjust the Dot

Clock to get the best possible picture, then adjust

the Clock phase so that a clear picture appears.

It may not be possible to display a clear picture

due to poor input signals.

Input

resolution

Switches to wide display and selects the

appropriate screen resolution.VGA (640 x 480 pixels), WVGA (852 x 480

pixels), XGA (1,024 x 768 pixels), WXGA (1,280 x

768 pixels)

Options change depending on signals.

H-frequency

V-frequency

Displays the H (Horizontal)/V (Vertical)

frequencies.

Display range

Horizontal: 15 - 110 kHz

Vertical: 48 - 120 Hz

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Input signal

Signals other than below may not be displayed properly.

The signals are reformatted for optimal viewing on your display.Computer signals which can be input are those with a horizontal scanning

frequency of 15 to 110 kHz and vertical scanning frequency of 48 to 120 Hz.

(However, the image will not be displayed properly if the signals exceed 1,200 lines.)

Input signal Horizontal frequency

(kHz)

Vertical frequency

(Hz)

640 x 480 @60 31.47 59.94

852 x 480 @60 31.44 59.89

800 x 600 @60 37.88 60.32

1,024 x 768 @60 48.36 60.00

1,280 x 768 @60 47.78 59.87

1,280 x 1,024 @60 63.98 60.02

1,366 x 768 @60 48.39 60.04

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Internet services "VIERA Connect"Connect to network

Network connections (2)

3. Connecting to the Internet

A. Wireless connection

If you are using the network for connecting various pieces of equipment and want

to connect the TV, you could also use a Wireless LAN and Access point to connect

the TV to the Internet.

TV

(Wireless LAN Adapter)

USB Wireless LAN

Adapter

Access

point

- Hub, Router

- 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


C. Wired connection (Using Router)

If you are using the network for connecting various pieces of equipment and wantto connect the TV, you should use a router to connect the TV to the Internet with

LAN straight cable.

TV

ETHERNET LAN cable- Hub, Router

- Modem

- DLNA Certified media server(for example, PC, etc.)




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Internet services "VIERA Connect"Network settings

Setting menu

This menu is used for connecting to a Broadband environment.

1. Display the Menuand select Network

MENU Menu> Network

Select Networkusing / from menu bar and press

2. Select the options and set

(Connection test/Network connection/Wireless network settings/

IP address/DNS settings/Network link/Software update/

New software notice/Network status)

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Connection test

Connection test

Check that the all Network settings, and then start Connection test

Select Connection testusing / 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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Network connection

Network connection

Select Network connectionusing /

Select Network type (Ethernet cable/Wireless (WiFi))with /

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IP address/DNS settings


Select IP address/DNS settingsusing / and press

Displayed IP address/DNS settings

Select IP setting mode/ DNS setting modeusing / and select

Automaticwith /

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 Manualwith /

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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Proxy settings

Proxy settings

Set only if specified by the provider. It is not required for normal household use.


Select Proxy settingusing / 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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Network link (1)

Network link

Select Network linkusing / 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 nameusing / and press

Enter name and press

Enabling DLNA remote controlSelect DLNA remote controlusing / and switches Disableor

Enablewith /

Volume setting in DMR operation

Select DLNA remote volume controlusing / and switches Disable

or Enablewith /

Available only when Enableis selected in DLNA remote controlabove.

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Network link (2)

Enabling Network remote control

(network device such as a smartphone.)

Select Network remote controlusing / and switches Disableor

Enablewith /

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Software update

Software update

Select Software updateusing / and press

Press OK to start the Software update screen

Software update

Follow directions on the screen

Make sure to set Clockbefore the update starts.

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New software notice

New software notice

Displays new software update information when TV is turned on.

Select New software noticeusing /

Switches Offor Onwith /

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Network status

Network status

Displayed Current settings and status screen.

Select Network statususing / and press

Display Network statusscreen

* Displayed items differ depending on the type of network connection.

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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 connectionand Network menu settingsbefore

use this function.

This TV is a DLNA Certified product.

DLNA (Digital Living Network Alliance) is a standard that makes DLNA Certified

digital electronics easier and more convenient to use on a home network. To learn

more, visit www.dlna.org. It allows you to share photos, videos and music stored in

the DLNA Certified media server (for example, PC with Windows 7 installed, etc.)

connected to your home network, and enjoy the contents on the TV screen.

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 thehelp functions of Windows 7.

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Home network "DLNA"Connect to network


3. Connecting to the Internet

A. Wireless connection

If you are using the network for connecting various pieces of equipment and want

to connect the TV, you could also use a Wireless LAN and Access point to connect

the TV to the Internet.

TV

(Wireless LAN Adapter)

USB Wireless LAN

Adapter

Access

point

- Hub, Router

- Modem

- DLNA Certified media server

(for example, PC, etc.)




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Home network "DLNA"Connect to network


C. Wired connection (Using Router)

If you are using the network for connecting various pieces of equipment and wantto connect the TV, you should use a router to connect the TV to the Internet with

LAN straight cable.

TV

ETHERNET LAN cable- Hub, Router

- Modem

- DLNA Certified media server(for example, PC, etc.)




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Home network "DLNA"Network settings

Setting menu

This menu is used for connecting to a Broadband environment.

1. Display the Menuand select Network

MENU Menu> Network

Select Networkusing / from menu bar and press

2. Select the options and set

(Connection test/Network connection/Wireless network settings/

IP address/DNS settings/Network link/Software update/

New software notice/Network status)

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Connection test

Connection test

Check that the all Network settings, and then start Connection test

Select Connection testusing / 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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Network connection

Network connection

Select Network connectionusing /

Select Network type (Ethernet cable/Wireless (WiFi))with /

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Wireless network settings

Wireless network settings

Select Wireless network settingswith / and press

Display Wireless networksand select access point.

Or select connection method(below) with color key and follow the

directions on screen to complete the setting.

WPS (push button):

You can connect to the access point by pressing a connection button.

WPS (PIN):

Set the PIN code that is displayed on the TV on the access point.

Manual settings:

Manually set SSID, security type, and encryption type to match the settingsof the access point to which to connect.

Search again:

Search again an available wireless network within the range.

* Wi-Fi Protected Setup is an easy setting of the Wi-Fi Alliance's certification.

* For more details on setting of an access point, please refer to operating manual

for the access point.

* When connecting by 11n (5 GHz), select "AES" as the encryption type for the

wireless LAN.

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Displayed IP address/DNS settings

Select IP setting mode/ DNS setting modeusing / and select

Automaticwith /

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 Manualwith /

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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Network link (1)

Network link

Select Network linkusing / 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 nameusing / and press

Enter name and press

Enabling DLNA remote controlSelect DLNA remote controlusing / and switches Disableor

Enablewith /

Volume setting in DMR operation

Select DLNA remote volume controlusing / and switches Disable

or Enablewith /

Available only when Enableis selected in DLNA remote controlabove.

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Network link (2)

Enabling Network remote control

(network device such as a smartphone.)

Select Network remote controlusing / and switches Disableor

Enablewith /

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Software update

Software update

Select Software updateusing / and press

Press OK to start the Software update screen

Software update

Follow directions on the screen

Make sure to set Clockbefore the update starts.

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Home network "DLNA"Photos

Viewing Photos

1. Display VIERA TOOLS

VIERA TOOLS VIERA TOOLS

2. Display DLNA server

Select DLNAusing / and press

3. Select server(Available DLNA servers are displayed).

Select desired server using / from DLNA server list and press

4. Select photo(Thumbnail and Contents type are displayed ).

Select desired content using / from file list and press

5. ViewFollow the Navigation and guide to operate.

* Displayed navigation and guide will be different depending on data type.

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Photo view

Thumbnail view

Display Slideshow settings

INFO Information panel (File name, Date, and Size etc.)

* Information differs depending on selected data.

Playback screen

INFO Display/hide Guide and Banner

Photo status: Shows current photo status

or

2D/3D status: Shows current 2D/3D status

Navigation Guide: Shows available functions.

* In DMR mode, Slideshow is not available.

* In DMR mode, OK/Next/Prev. are not available.

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Options menu

In Photo view, some optional menus are available pressing OPTION button.

1. Display Options menu

OPTION Options menu

2. Select the item

Select the desired menu using / and press

(Slideshow settings)

* Available menus are displayed on Options menudepending on data

condition and situation.

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Using slideshow

1. Display Slideshow settings

Slideshow settings

2. Adjust itemsSelect 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 SlideshowAfter adjusting each setting, select Start slideshowwith / and press

RETURN Stop in mid-cycle

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Slideshow settings

Item Description

Transition

effect

Select the Transition effect shown between photos.

(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

interval

Display intervalsets the time each image is displayed in the

Slideshow mode.

(Short/Fast/Normal/Slow/Very slow)

Repeat

playback

Turn the Slideshow Repeat (cycle) function on or off. (Off/On)

Soundtrack

settings

Select the music.

(Off/Music 1/Music 2/Music 3/Music 4/Music 5)

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Home network "DLNA"Videos

Viewing Videos







4. Select video(Thumbnail and Contents type are displayed ).


5. PlayFollow the Navigation and guide to operate.


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Video view

Thumbnail view



Playback screen


Movie banner: Shows current Video status

(Drive type (SD/USB/DLNA), Date and time or File name and

Elapsed time.)



* In DMR mode, Next skip/Prev. skip are not available.

Forward/Reverse: Five level of speed 1 to 5 (x2, x5, x30, x70, x100) are

available.

In DMR mode, Resume playback is not available

Subtitles are not supported in MKV format.

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Options menu

In Video view, some optional menus are available pressing OPTION button.


OPTION Options menu

2. Select the item


(Video options)

Repeat playback

Set play repeat function (Off/On)

* Available menus are displayed on Options menudepending on datacondition and situation.

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Home network "DLNA"Music

Playing Music







4. Select music(Thumbnail and Contents type are displayed ).


5. PlayFollow the Navigation and guide to operate.* Displayed navigation and guide will be different depending on data type.

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Music view

Thumbnail view



Playback screen


Music Guide: Shows current Music status

(Artist name/Album name/Song name, Elapsed time)


Forward/Reverse: Five levels of speed 1 to 5 (x2, x5, x30, x70, x100) are

available.* In DMR mode, Next skip/Prev. skip/User BGM settings are not available.

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Options menu

In Music view, some optional menus are available pressing OPTION button.


OPTION Options menu

2. Select the item


(Music options)

Repeat playback

Set play repeat function (Off/Repeat folder/One song)



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Home network "DLNA"Data information

Compatible Data format (1)

Compatible Data format for Media player

(SD card/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

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Home network "DLNA"Data information



Music MP3 files (MP3)

AAC files (AAC)

FLAC files (FLAC)

WMA files (WMA)

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Home network "DLNA"

Data information

Notice

Format the card with the recording equipment.

The picture may not appear correctly on this TV depending on the recordingequipment used.

Some files may not be played back even if they fulfill these conditions.

Depending on how you make SD Card, USB Flash Memory or the media server,

files and folders may not be displayed in the order you numbered.

Depending on how you create the files and the structure of folders, the files and

folders may not be displayed.

When there are many files and folders, operation may take time to complete or

some files may not be displayed or playable.

The function cannot display still images that are not DCF formatted (i.e. TIFF,

BMP).Data modified with a PC may not be displayed.

Images imported from a PC must be compatible with EXIF 2.0, 2.1 and 2.2.

Partly degraded files might be displayed at a reduced resolution.

All ".JPG" extension data in the SD card and USB flash memory will be read in

Photo Viewer Mode.

The folder and file names may be different depending on the digital camera used.

Do not use two-byte characters or other special codes.

The card may become unusable with this TV if file or folder names are changed.

For the suitable SD Memory Cards, please confirm the latest information on the

following website.

http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs (This site is in English only)

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Media playerGet 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

Push until a

click is heardCutout

Press in lightly

on SD Card,

then release.

Compliant card type (maximum capacity):

SDXC Card (64 GB), SDHC Card (32 GB), microSDHC Card (32 GB), SD Card

(2 GB), miniSD Card (2 GB), microSD Card (2 GB)

(requiring microSDHC Card/miniSD Card/microSD Card/ adapter)

If a microSDHC Card, miniSD Card or microSD Card is used, insert / remove it

together with the adapter.

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.

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Media playerGet started

SD card handling cautions

Use an SD Card meeting SD standards. If not, it may cause the TV to malfunction.

Do not remove the card while the unit is accessing data (this can damage card orunit).

Do not touch the terminals on the back of the card.

Do not subject the card to high pressure or impact.

Insert the card in the correct direction (otherwise, card or unit may be damaged).

Electrical interference, static electricity or erroneous operation may damage the

data or card.

Back up the recorded data at regular intervals in case of deteriorated or damaged

data or erratic operation of the unit. (Panasonic is not liable for any deterioration or

damage of recorded data.)

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Media playerPhotos

Viewing Photos

1. Insert Media (SD card or USB flash memory)

2. Display Media player

VIERA TOOLS VIERA TOOLS > Media player

3. Select the SD/USB in Drive select(Displays connected drive)

Select the drive using / and press

4. Select the Photos in Media select


5. Select the photo in thumbnail view

Select the data using / / / and

* How data is displayed differs depending on data storage conditions.

6. ViewFollow the Navigation and guide to operate.

* Displayed navigation and guide may differ depending on data type.

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 playerPhotos

Photo view

Thumbnail view

Display Slideshow settings

Display Sort

Display Drive select

Display Media select



Playback screen


Photo status: Shows current photo status

or



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Media playerPhotos

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

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Media playerPhotos

Options menu

In Photo view, some optional menus are available after pressing the OPTION

button.1. Display Options menu

OPTION Options menu

2. Select the item


(Slideshow settings/Multi shot 3D/Thumbnails size)



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Media playerPhotos

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 Yesto 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 playerPhotos

Using slideshow

1. Display Slideshow settings

Slideshow settings

2. Adjust items

Select the item by / and adjust the settings using /

Picture quality may become lower depending on the slideshow settings.


3. Start Slideshow

After adjusting each of the settings, select Start slideshowwith / and

press

RETURN Stop in mid-cycle

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Media playerPhotos

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

effect

Select the Transition effect shown between photos.

(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

playback

Continuously plays photos that were shot. (Off/On)

Display

interval

Display intervalsets the time each image is displayed in the

Slideshow mode. (Short/Fast/Normal/Slow/Very slow)

Repeat

playback

Turn the Slideshow Repeat (cycle) function on or off. (Off/On)

Soundtracksettings

Select the music.(Off/Music 1/Music 2/Music 3/Music 4/Music 5/

User selected/Auto)

User selected: Plays the soundtrack registered in the

Soundtrack settingsmenu.

Auto: Plays the songs on the SD card or USB flash memory.

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Media playerPhotos

Soundtrack settings

You can register the favorite songs as soundtracks

Select Soundtrack settingsin Slideshow settingsusing /

Select User selectedusing /

Displays Soundtrackpopup 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 folder


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Media playerVideos

Viewing Videos






4. Select the Videos in Media select


5. Select the video in thumbnail view





Other settings

Some basic menus are available after pressing the MENU button.


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Media playerVideos

Video view

Thumbnail view

Play the video




*Information differs depending on selected data.

Playback screen


Movie banner: Shows current Video status

(Drive type (SD/USB/DLNA), Date and time or File name and

Elapsed time.)




available.

* Subtitles are not supported in MKV format.

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Media playerVideos

Options menu

In Video view, some optional menus are available by pressing the OPTION button.


OPTION Options menu

2. Select the item


(Video options)

Repeat playback

Set play repeat function (On/Off)

* Available menus are displayed on Options menudepending on datacondition and situation.

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Media playerMusic

Playing Music






4. Select the Music in Media select


5. Select the music in thumbnail view





Other settings

Some basic menus are available by pressing the MENU button.


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Media playerMusic

Music view

Thumbnail view

Play folder





Playback screen


Music Guide: Shows current Music status

(Artist name/Album name/Song name, Elapsed time)



available.

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Media playerMusic

Options menu

Music options

In Music view, some optional menus are available by pressing the OPTION button.


OPTION Options menu

2. Select the item


(Music options)

Repeat playback

Set play repeat function (Off/Repeat folder/One song)



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Media playerData information



Music MP3 files (MP3)

AAC files (AAC)

FLAC files (FLAC)

WMA files (WMA)

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Media playerData information

Notice

Format the card with the recording equipment.

The picture may not appear correctly on this TV depending on the recordingequipment used.

Some files may not be played back even if they fulfill these conditions.

Depending on how you make SD Card, USB Flash Memory or the media server,

files and folders may not be displayed in the order you numbered.

Depending on how you create the files and the structure of folders, the files and

folders may not be displayed.

When there are many files and folders, operation may take time to complete or

some files may not be displayed or playable.

The function cannot display still images that are not DCF formatted (i.e. TIFF,

BMP).Data modified with a PC may not be displayed.

Images imported from a PC must be compatible with EXIF 2.0, 2.1 and 2.2.

Partly degraded files might be displayed at a reduced resolution.

All ".JPG" extension data in the SD card and USB flash memory will be read in

Photo Viewer Mode.

The folder and file names may be different depending on the digital camera used.

Do not use two-byte characters or other special codes.

The card may become unusable with this TV if file or folder names are changed.

For the suitable SD Memory Cards, please confirm the latest information on the

following website.

http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs (This site is in English only)

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Convenience featuresUsing 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


2. Select the item

Select desired item using / and press

3. Access desired feature and setFollow the directions on screen to use each feature.

(example)

Available items

3D/VIERA Connect/Media player/DLNA/VIERA Link/Game Mode/

Eco/eHELP

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Convenience featuresTimer

Setting menu

The TV can automatically turn On/Off at a designated date and time.

If the Timer settings are grayed out, first set the clock and make sure Auto poweronis set to No.

1. Display the menu

MENU Menu

2. Select Timerfrom menu bar


3. Select the item and adjustSelect desired item using / and adjust with /

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Sleep (Off timer)

MENU Menu> Timer


Sleep

(minutes)

Off/15/30/

60/90

Selects how long the TV stays on before it

automatically turns off.

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Timer (On/Off timer)

MENU Menu> Timer


Timer set Off/On Enables or disables the Timer.

Inputs Sets the input to select when the TV turns on.

Channel Sets the channel to select when the TV turns

on.

Day Sets the day when the TV turns on.

[SUN/MON/TUE/WED/THU/FRI/SAT (displays the

nearest future date) MON-FRI/SAT-SUN/DAILY/Every SUN/Every MON/Every TUE/

Every WED/Every THU/Every FRI/ Every SAT]

On time Sets the time when the TV turns on. The TV

will turn off after 90 minutes or as specified.

Off time Sets the time when the TV turns off within 24

hours.

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Convenience featuresLock (parental control)

Setting menu

Locks specified channels or shows to prevent children from watching objectionable

content.You will be asked to enter your password each time you display the Lock menu.

Set Customin Modeto specify Channel, Game, Programand VIERA

Connectsettings.

1. Display the menu

MENU Menu

2. Select Lockfrom menu bar



This television is designed to support the "Downloadable U.S. Region Rating

System" when available. (Currently available only in U.S.A.)

The Off rating is independent of other ratings.

When placing a lock on a specific-age-based-rating level, the Off rating and

any other more restrictive ratings will also be blocked.

The channels will be blocked regardless of the program rating.

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Lock (1)

MENU Menu> Lock


Mode Off/All/Custom Locks (All) or Unlocks (Off) all channels,

programs or inputs. For Custom, Locks specified

inputs of Channel, Game, Programand

VIERA Connect.

Channel

(These

channels will

be blockedregardless of

the program

ratings.)

Mode

(Off/All/

Custom)

Locks (All) or Unlocks (Off) all channels. For

Custom, Locks specified channels.

Set Channel 1- Channel 7.

Channel 1-7 Designates channel number to be blocked at

any time, regardless of its broadcast content.

Game Off/On Restricts access to channel 3, channel 4 and

all the TV's inputs.

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Lock (2)

MENU Menu> Lock


Program

(Prohibits

viewing of TV

content based

on the rating

provided by the

broadcasters.)

Mode Sets program lock status. (Off/On) "V-chip"

technology enables restricted shows to lock

according to TV ratings. On: Set each rating level

(MPAA, US.TV, C.E.L.R., C.F.L.R.)

MPAA 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.

VIERA

Connect

Off/On Locks VIERA Connect. When you access

VIERA Connect, the "VIERA Connect Lock"

screen is displayed. Type the correct password to

enter the Home screen.

Change

password

Create a new password. Input the new 4-digit

password twice.

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Password setting

You 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.)

* 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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Parental control ratings (2)

CANADIAN ENGLISH RATINGS

(C. E. L. R.)

CANADIAN FRENCH RATINGS

(C. F. L. R.)

E Exempt programming.

C All children.

C8+ Children 8 years and older.

G General programming.

PG Parental Guidance.

14+ Viewers 14 and older.

18+ Adult programming.

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. S Sexual situations.

D Suggestive Dialogue. V Violence.

L Strong Language.

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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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Convenience featuresClosed 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

2. Select Setupfrom menu bar


3. Select Closed caption

Select desired menu using / and press4. Select the item and adjust

Select desired item using / and adjust with /

* Some functions will be disabled depending on the type of input signal.

Reset to defaultswill be grayed out if no changes are made.

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Convenience featuresClosed caption

Closed caption (2)

MENU Menu> Setup> Closed caption


Digital Primary/

Second./

Service 3/4/5/6

The Digital Closed caption menu lets you

configure the way you choose to view the digital

captioning.

Digital setting

(Set display

settings in

digital

programs.)

Size Select the text size

Font Select the text font

Style Select the text style (Raised, Depressed, etc.)

Foreground Select the color of text

Fore. opacity Select the opacity of text

Background Select the color of text box

Back. opacity Select the opacity of text box

Outline Select the outline color of text (Identify the

setting options on the screen).

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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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VIERA Link "HDAVI Control "

Basic feature

Simultaneously control all Panasonic "HDAVI Control" equipped components using

one button on the TV remote. Enjoy additional HDMI Inter-Operability with compatiblePanasonic products. This TV supports "HDAVI Control 5" function. Connections to

equipment (Blu-ray Disc player, DVD recorder DIGA, HD Camcorder, Home Theater

System, Amplifier, etc.) with HDMI cables enables VIERA Link controls.

Available HDAVI Control functions

Version Operations

HDAVI Control or

later

Automatic Input Switching Power on link Power off link

Default speakers Speaker control

HDAVI Control 2 or

later

VIERA Link control only with the TV's remote control

Unselected device energy save (for available equipment

only)

HDAVI Control 3 or

later

Provides setting information (Language, time, etc.)

Automatic lip-sync function

HDAVI Control 4 or

later

Energy saving mode (with Quick Start mode)

HDAVI Control 5 Audio Return Channel

Audio Return Channel (ARC) is a function that enables digital

sound signals to be sent via an HDMI cable back from the TVto a connected audio device.

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Convenience featuresVIERA Link "HDAVI Control "

Connecting note (1)

When adding new equipment...

When adding new equipment, reconnecting equipment or changingthe 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 "HDAVI Control", is based on the control functions provided by HDMI and

industry standard known as HDMI CEC (Consumer Electronics Control), with unique

function that we have developed and added. As such, its operation with other

manufacturers' equipment that supports HDMI CEC cannot be guaranteed. Please

refer to the individual manuals for other manufacturers' equipment supporting the

VIERA Link function.

HDMI cable

This function needs an HDMI compliant (fully wired) cable. Non-HDMI-compliant

cables cannot be utilized. It is recommended that you use Panasonic's HDMI cable.

Recommended part number:

RP-CDHS15 (4.9 ft/1.5 m), RP-CDHS30 (9.8 ft/3.0 m), RP-CDHS50 (16.4 ft/5.0 m)

For more details on the external equipment's connections, please refer to the

operating manual for the equipment.

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Connecting note (2)

HDMI connections to some Panasonic equipment allow you to interface automatically.

This function may not work normally depending on the equipment condition.The equipment can be operated by other remote controls with this function on,

even if the TV is in Standby mode.

Image or sound may not be available for the first few seconds when playback

starts.

Image or sound may not be available for the first few seconds when input mode is

switched.

Volume function will be displayed when adjusting the volume of the equipment.

If you connect equipment that has "HDAVI Control 2" or later function to the TV

with an HDMI cable, the sound from the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal can be

output as multi-channel surround."HDAVI Control 5" is the newest standard (current as of November, 2011) for the

HDAVI Control compatible equipment.

This standard is compatible with the conventional HDAVI equipment.

If connection (or setting) of equipment compatible with HDAVI 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.

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VIERA Link connections (1)

Connecting Blu-ray Disc player/DVD Recorder (DIGA)

Connect the HDMI terminal of this TV to the DVD recorder (DIGA) with VIERA Linkfunction using a fully wired HDMI cable.

You can use any HDMI terminal on this TV.

TV

HDMI HDMI cable DVD recorder (DIGA)

with VIERA Link function

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VIERA Link connections (3)

Connecting an HD Camcorder/Digital camera

Press INPUT and select an available HDMI terminal, then connect the HDcamcorder/Digital camera with VIERA Link function to this input with

fully wired HDMI/mini HDMI cable.

TVHDMI HDMI /

mini HDMI cable

HD Camcorder

with VIERA Link

function

LUMIX

with VIERA Link

function

* Individual HDMI equipment may require additional menu settings specific to

each model. Please refer to their respective manuals.

* When audio from other equipment connected to this unit via HDMI is output

using "DIGITAL AUDIO OUT" of this unit, the system switches to 2CH audio.

(When connecting to an AV amp via HDMI, you can enjoy higher sound

quality.)

* Some devices use Mini-HDMI terminal. HDMI (type A) to Mini-HDMI (type C)

cable or adapter should be used.

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VIERA Link settings

To use all VIERA Link functions: After everything is connected, set VIERA Linkto

Onin VIERA Link settings menu.Some features are disabled depending on the "HDAVI Control" version of the

equipment.

1. Display the menu

MENU Menu

2. Select VIERA Link settingsSetup> VIERA Link settings

Select Setupusing / from menu bar and press then

select VIERA Link settingswith / and press again.

3. Select VIERA Linkand set to OnChange the VIERA Linkto Onwith /

4. Select and set other VIERA Link settings

(Power on link/Power off link/Energy saving mode/

Unselected device energy save/Default speakers)

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VIERA Link settings feature (1)

Automatic Input Switching

When using a Blu-ray Disc player, DVD player/recorder or Home theater system, theTV 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 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.

Power off link

When Yesis selected and the TV is turned off, all connected VIERA Link compatible

equipment is also automatically turned off.

A Panasonic DVD Recorder will not turn off if it is still in Rec mode.

The TV remains on even if the VIERA Link compatible equipment is turned off.

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VIERA Link settings feature (3)

Automatic lip-sync function

Minimizes time delay between the picture and audio when you connect to a Panasonictheater system or Amplifier.

TV provided setting information

The following information about the TV settings can be transmitted to each piece of

equipment (Recorder/Home theater/Player) that has "HDAVI Control 3 or later"

function connected to a TV with an HDMI cable.

Transmittable data Recorder Home theater/Player

On Screen Display Language setting

Panel Aspect Ratio (16:9 fixed)

Closed caption information

(Mode/CC type/Digital setting)

---

* 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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VIERA Link

Some features are disabled depending on the "HDAVI Control" version of the

equipment.1. Display the VIERA Linkmenu

VIERA TOOLS VIERA Link

2. Select the item and set (VIERA Link control/Speaker output/Backto TV)

Select the desired menu using / and set with /

* 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 notinitiated 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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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 PanasonicAmplifier or Player theater is connected.

Select Speaker outputusing /

Select Home theateror TVwith /

Home theater: Adjustment for the equipment

VOL(+/-)and MUTEbuttons are available

The sound of the TV is muted.

When the equipment is turned off, the TV speakers take over.

Selecting Home theaterturns 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 TVusing / and press

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VIERA Link menu (2)

VIERA Link control only with the TV's remote control

Select VIERA Link controlusing /

Select the desired equipment with / (You can select available items only.)

(Recorder/Home theater/Player/Camcorder/LUMIX/Others)

If there is more than one equipment item, a number after the name indicates

the number of items. (e.g.Recorder1/Recorder 2/Recorder 3...)

The number of equipment items that can be connected is three for recorders,

and a total of three for Home Theater/Player/Camcorder/LUMIX/Others.

Operate the equipment with the TV remote control, pointing it at the TV

* There is a limit to the number of HDMI connectors.* To operate the equipment, read the manual for the equipment.

* For available TV remote control buttons, whether or not an operation is

available differs depending on the connected equipment.

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Convenience featuresControl by smartphone, etc.

Smartphone remote

You can use your Smartphone as your TV's remote controller.

Download the VIERA remote app. from Apple/Android store.

1. Select Network

MENU Menu> Network

2. Select Network remote controlin Network linkSelect desired menu using /

3. Set the itemSwitches to Enableusing /

* This function is subject to change without notice.

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Convenience featuresUsing USB Keyboard / Gamepad

Keyboard

The USB Keyboard requiring its driver is not supported.

To select the language type of the keyboard

MENU Menu> Setup> Keyboard type

Key map

Some of the keys of USB keyboards may correspond to the operation of the

remote control.

Keyboard Remote Contol Keyboard Remote Contol

/ / / Cursor buttons F5 Channel down

Enter OK F6 Channel up

Back Space Back/Return F7 Volume down

ESC EXIT F8 Volume up

0 - 9 Numeric buttons F9 Red

F1 MENU F10 Green

F2 VIERA TOOLS F11 Blue

F3 OPTION F12 Yellow

F4 Input

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Convenience featuresUsing USB Keyboard / Gamepad

Gamepad

The Gamepad requiring its driver is not supported.

Key mapSome of the buttons of gamepad may correspond to the operation of the remote

control.

Example:

Gamepad Remote Control

1 Volume up/down

2 Channel up/down

3 MENU

4 OK

5 Back/Return

6 INTERNET

7 VIERA TOOLS

8 EXIT

9 INPUT

10 OPTION

11 Cusor buttons

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All settingsPicture

Setting menu

Adjust the image or picture quality.

Some menus are grayed out depending on the input signal or condition.(e.g. Zoom adjustmentswill be grayed out if the aspect is not set to ZOOM.)

1. Display the menu

MENU Menu

2. Select Picturefrom menu bar



* Shows the functions that can be adjusted.

* Some functions will be disabled depending on the type of input signal.

Reset to defaultswill be grayed out if no changes are made.

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All settingsPicture

Basic settings (1)

MENU Menu> Picture


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