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...certification marks of the Digital Living Network Alliance. HDAVI Control™ is a trademark of Skype limited. Skype™ is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation. No license is granted or shall be obtained from Dolby Laboratories. See http://www.mpegla.com. ● See page 60 for...Accessories 7 • Connections 9 • Identifying Controls 11 •• First Time Setup 12 Basic Features Watching TV 17 • Using VIERA TOOLS 20 • Watching content from a video provider licensed to Use Menu Functions 44 •• Picture settings 45 • Audio ...
...certification marks of the Digital Living Network Alliance. HDAVI Control™ is a trademark of Skype limited. Skype™ is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation. No license is granted or shall be obtained from Dolby Laboratories. See http://www.mpegla.com. ● See page 60 for...Accessories 7 • Connections 9 • Identifying Controls 11 •• First Time Setup 12 Basic Features Watching TV 17 • Using VIERA TOOLS 20 • Watching content from a video provider licensed to Use Menu Functions 44 •• Picture settings 45 • Audio ...
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.... If you are required for the safe installation and use of North America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094 Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company 1-877-95-VIERA (958-4372) consumerproducts@panasonic.com CEA CHILD SAFETY NOTICES WARNING Flat panel displays are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in accordance with the limits for...
.... If you are required for the safe installation and use of North America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094 Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company 1-877-95-VIERA (958-4372) consumerproducts@panasonic.com CEA CHILD SAFETY NOTICES WARNING Flat panel displays are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in accordance with the limits for...
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... the TV is not used. When using an angled-type wall hanging bracket, please ensure that there are no longer being used on VIERA Connect. • For details, read the manual of wall-hanging bracket can be used from their wall-mounted locations. damage to the...-hanging bracket installation a: 7.9 " (200 mm) b: 7.9 " (200 mm) (View from not having a professional installer mount your unit will void your nearest Panasonic dealer to fall, resulting in the wall before hanging the bracket. For safety reasons, remove units no electrical cables or pipes in injury and product...
... the TV is not used. When using an angled-type wall hanging bracket, please ensure that there are no longer being used on VIERA Connect. • For details, read the manual of wall-hanging bracket can be used from their wall-mounted locations. damage to the...-hanging bracket installation a: 7.9 " (200 mm) b: 7.9 " (200 mm) (View from not having a professional installer mount your unit will void your nearest Panasonic dealer to fall, resulting in the wall before hanging the bracket. For safety reasons, remove units no electrical cables or pipes in injury and product...
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... PR COMPONENT VIDEO OUT red red L white white R AUDIO OUT red red To use HDMI terminals HDMI AV OUT Good HDMI-DVI Conversion cable ● VIERA Link connection, please refer to p. 29 ● The HDMI connection is required for a 1080p signal. Blu-ray Disc player AV Equipment e.g. Blu-ray Disc player...
... PR COMPONENT VIDEO OUT red red L white white R AUDIO OUT red red To use HDMI terminals HDMI AV OUT Good HDMI-DVI Conversion cable ● VIERA Link connection, please refer to p. 29 ● The HDMI connection is required for a 1080p signal. Blu-ray Disc player AV Equipment e.g. Blu-ray Disc player...
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... equipment operations (p. 33) Remote control Closed caption On/Off (p. 17) Selects Secondary Audio Programming (p. 17) Exits from Menu screen VIERA Link menu (p. 32-33) Displays VIERA Connect (includes VIERA CAST) Home screen (p. 39) Displays VIERA TOOLS menu (p. 20) Selects/OK/Change Go back to previous menu Channel up/down Menu navigations Changes the input...
... equipment operations (p. 33) Remote control Closed caption On/Off (p. 17) Selects Secondary Audio Programming (p. 17) Exits from Menu screen VIERA Link menu (p. 32-33) Displays VIERA Connect (includes VIERA CAST) Home screen (p. 39) Displays VIERA TOOLS menu (p. 20) Selects/OK/Change Go back to previous menu Channel up/down Menu navigations Changes the input...
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... for easy identification (Label inputs) To name each input for IP address duplication Check connection to the Internet Check communication with VIERA Connect server. Press to exit from the TV's setup menu Configure Network settings Select the Network type Network settings Select Ethernet...3 HDMI 4 Component Video PC Next OK Select Return Customize label Step 5 of 7 Set later: Go to the Internet Check communication with VIERA Connect server. Ensure wireless network availability Retry Manual Set later Select OK RETURN Retry: Go to "Start connection test" Set later: Go to...
... for easy identification (Label inputs) To name each input for IP address duplication Check connection to the Internet Check communication with VIERA Connect server. Press to exit from the TV's setup menu Configure Network settings Select the Network type Network settings Select Ethernet...3 HDMI 4 Component Video PC Next OK Select Return Customize label Step 5 of 7 Set later: Go to the Internet Check communication with VIERA Connect server. Ensure wireless network availability Retry Manual Set later Select OK RETURN Retry: Go to "Start connection test" Set later: Go to...
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... is set or OK 0 9 RETURN Follow the instructions on a network. -->Set "Network settings" first. then "First time setup". Complete First time setup Congratulations! Select your Panasonic VIERA TV. Congratulations! Only available when the TV is complete. OK RETURN To watch TV via Internet service. Setup is on screen to complete the following...
... is set or OK 0 9 RETURN Follow the instructions on a network. -->Set "Network settings" first. then "First time setup". Complete First time setup Congratulations! Select your Panasonic VIERA TV. Congratulations! Only available when the TV is complete. OK RETURN To watch TV via Internet service. Setup is on screen to complete the following...
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...the Access point is using the network, do not disconnect the wireless LAN adapter. ● Keep the TV away from the following website: http://Panasonic.com/NetConnect ● Check that the Access point supports WPS*. (If it does not support WPS, the encryption key of Access point, please refer...no longer be obtained separately. ■About wireless LAN ● Wireless LAN adapter and Access point need to be able to connect. ● When VIERA Connect, Network camera, DLNA, or other devices that could connect by wireless LAN may occur due to complete the setting. ● See page 37...
...the Access point is using the network, do not disconnect the wireless LAN adapter. ● Keep the TV away from the following website: http://Panasonic.com/NetConnect ● Check that the Access point supports WPS*. (If it does not support WPS, the encryption key of Access point, please refer...no longer be obtained separately. ■About wireless LAN ● Wireless LAN adapter and Access point need to be able to connect. ● When VIERA Connect, Network camera, DLNA, or other devices that could connect by wireless LAN may occur due to complete the setting. ● See page 37...
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...When tuning to a digital channel, press the button to enter the minor number in the Setup menu. (p. 49) Menu > Setup > Advanced setup > VIERA Connect Banner Select a channel number up or down • Also available side CH button on the unit. [For Cable/Satellite box connection] - Watching ...(p. 21) Watching TV First Time Setup Getting started Basic ■VIERA Connect Banner appears Press OK/INTERNET (or VIERA CAST) button to enter VIERA Connect. (p. 39) ● To hide the banner Press any button except OK/INTERNET (or VIERA CAST) button (Time-out period of this banner is not available...
...When tuning to a digital channel, press the button to enter the minor number in the Setup menu. (p. 49) Menu > Setup > Advanced setup > VIERA Connect Banner Select a channel number up or down • Also available side CH button on the unit. [For Cable/Satellite box connection] - Watching ...(p. 21) Watching TV First Time Setup Getting started Basic ■VIERA Connect Banner appears Press OK/INTERNET (or VIERA CAST) button to enter VIERA Connect. (p. 39) ● To hide the banner Press any button except OK/INTERNET (or VIERA CAST) button (Time-out period of this banner is not available...
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... operating manuals for the USB keyboard. ● Some keyboards do not F6 input character) Channel up(+) 0-9 0-9 F7 Volume Down(-) F1 Menu F8 Volume up(+) F2 VIERA Tools F9(Red)/F10(Green)/ Color key F3 Submenu F11(Blue)/F12(Yellow) (Red/Blue/Yellow/Green) ● For more details on setting and operation...
... operating manuals for the USB keyboard. ● Some keyboards do not F6 input character) Channel up(+) 0-9 0-9 F7 Volume Down(-) F1 Menu F8 Volume up(+) F2 VIERA Tools F9(Red)/F10(Green)/ Color key F3 Submenu F11(Blue)/F12(Yellow) (Red/Blue/Yellow/Green) ● For more details on setting and operation...
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Using VIERA TOOLS VIERA TOOLS is the easy way to "Game" mode. Display VIERA TOOLS Select the item select next Press to exit from a menu screen Press to go back to the previous screen Set each item VIERA Connect Displays VIERA Connect Home Screen for Enjoying Internet Services (p. 39) Media player Media player (p. 22-27) DLNA Using DLNA feature (p. 40) Game mode Change to access the TV's special features. They are displayed as shortcut icons on the TV screen. Picture mode (p. 45) VIERA Link VIERA Link (p. 32-33) Eco mode ECO/energy saving (p. 49) 20
Using VIERA TOOLS VIERA TOOLS is the easy way to "Game" mode. Display VIERA TOOLS Select the item select next Press to exit from a menu screen Press to go back to the previous screen Set each item VIERA Connect Displays VIERA Connect Home Screen for Enjoying Internet Services (p. 39) Media player Media player (p. 22-27) DLNA Using DLNA feature (p. 40) Game mode Change to access the TV's special features. They are displayed as shortcut icons on the TV screen. Picture mode (p. 45) VIERA Link VIERA Link (p. 32-33) Eco mode ECO/energy saving (p. 49) 20
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... adjustments (p. 46) 21 Watching content from external devices With the connected equipment turned On Display the Input select menu Watching content from external devices Using VIERA TOOLS Basic Select the input mode Input select 1 ANT/Cable In Not used 2 HDMI 1 GAME 3 HDMI 2 4 HDMI 3 or 5 HDMI 4 GAME 6 Component AUX 7 Video 8 PC (example...
... adjustments (p. 46) 21 Watching content from external devices With the connected equipment turned On Display the Input select menu Watching content from external devices Using VIERA TOOLS Basic Select the input mode Input select 1 ANT/Cable In Not used 2 HDMI 1 GAME 3 HDMI 2 4 HDMI 3 or 5 HDMI 4 GAME 6 Component AUX 7 Video 8 PC (example...
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...Music options Repeat playback On select Basic Using Media player Other settings in Media player Display "Menu" Select the item Menu Picture Audio VIERA Link Set select OK ■Adjust the Picture and Audio Picture 1/2 Reset to defaults Picture mode Vivid Back light 20 Contrast 0 ...Brightness 0 Color 0 Tint 0 Sharpness 0 example: Picture menu Picture menu/Audio menu (p. 45-47) ■Use VIERA Link function VIERA Link control Recorder Speaker output TV Back to 5 (x2, x5, x30, x70, x100) are available. * In DMR mode, Next skip/Prev...
...Music options Repeat playback On select Basic Using Media player Other settings in Media player Display "Menu" Select the item Menu Picture Audio VIERA Link Set select OK ■Adjust the Picture and Audio Picture 1/2 Reset to defaults Picture mode Vivid Back light 20 Contrast 0 ...Brightness 0 Color 0 Tint 0 Sharpness 0 example: Picture menu Picture menu/Audio menu (p. 45-47) ■Use VIERA Link function VIERA Link control Recorder Speaker output TV Back to 5 (x2, x5, x30, x70, x100) are available. * In DMR mode, Next skip/Prev...
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...30-33, for available equipment only) Provides setting information (Language, time. Enjoy additional HDMI Inter-Operability with other manufacturers' equipment supporting the VIERA Link function. ■HDMI cable This function needs an HDMI compliant (fully wired) cable. Connections to HDMI1, HDMI 2 , HDMI 3... Audio Return Channel (ARC) is recommended that enables digital sound signals to be utilized. VIERA LinkTM "HDAVI ControlTM" Simultaneously control all Panasonic "HDAVI Control" equipped components using one button on the TV remote. As such, its operation with ...
...30-33, for available equipment only) Provides setting information (Language, time. Enjoy additional HDMI Inter-Operability with other manufacturers' equipment supporting the VIERA Link function. ■HDMI cable This function needs an HDMI compliant (fully wired) cable. Connections to HDMI1, HDMI 2 , HDMI 3... Audio Return Channel (ARC) is recommended that enables digital sound signals to be utilized. VIERA LinkTM "HDAVI ControlTM" Simultaneously control all Panasonic "HDAVI Control" equipped components using one button on the TV remote. As such, its operation with ...
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...DIGITAL AUDIO OUT" of this input. DVD recorder (DIGA) with VIERA Link function Advanced HDMI cable Home theater systems with VIERA Link function Optical cable AV amp with VIERA Link function DVD recorder (DIGA) with VIERA Link function No optical cable is recommended. Audio will be supported via... connection, confirm the HDAVI control functions. (p. 30-33) AV IN HDMI 4 HDMI / mini HDMI cable HD Camcorder LUMIX with VIERA Link with VIERA Link function function If connection (or setting) of equipment compatible with HDAVI control is changed, switch the power of this unit Off ...
...DIGITAL AUDIO OUT" of this input. DVD recorder (DIGA) with VIERA Link function Advanced HDMI cable Home theater systems with VIERA Link function Optical cable AV amp with VIERA Link function DVD recorder (DIGA) with VIERA Link function No optical cable is recommended. Audio will be supported via... connection, confirm the HDAVI control functions. (p. 30-33) AV IN HDMI 4 HDMI / mini HDMI cable HD Camcorder LUMIX with VIERA Link with VIERA Link function function If connection (or setting) of equipment compatible with HDAVI control is changed, switch the power of this unit Off ...
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...disabled depending on ) Default speakers TV change select 30 Please check the list (p. 28) Display the menu Select "VIERA Link settings" in VIERA Link settings menu, set "VIERA Link" to the previous screen Select "On" (default is connected, in "Setup" Menu Setup 1/2 Channel surf ...mode All Language Clock ANT/Cable setup Input labels Network settings VIERA Link settings ECO/energy saving select next Select "VIERA Link" Menu VIERA Link settings VIERA Link On Power on link No Power off link Yes Energy saving mode Quick start Unselected...
...disabled depending on ) Default speakers TV change select 30 Please check the list (p. 28) Display the menu Select "VIERA Link settings" in VIERA Link settings menu, set "VIERA Link" to the previous screen Select "On" (default is connected, in "Setup" Menu Setup 1/2 Channel surf ...mode All Language Clock ANT/Cable setup Input labels Network settings VIERA Link settings ECO/energy saving select next Select "VIERA Link" Menu VIERA Link settings VIERA Link On Power on link No Power off link Yes Energy saving mode Quick start Unselected...
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...later (with an HDMI cable. Energy saving mode Quick Start: When TV is turned off, all connected VIERA Link compatible equipment is also automatically turned off. • A Panasonic DVD Recorder will be output from the Home theater whenever the TV is powered on one of those devices...; ○ Panel Aspect Ratio (16:9 fixed) ○ ○ ○ Closed caption information (Mode/CC type/Digital setting) ○ --- --- VIERA LinkTM "HDAVI ControlTM" Automatic Input Switching When using a Blu-ray Disc player, DVD player/recorder or Home theater system, the TV will be turned off...
...later (with an HDMI cable. Energy saving mode Quick Start: When TV is turned off, all connected VIERA Link compatible equipment is also automatically turned off. • A Panasonic DVD Recorder will be output from the Home theater whenever the TV is powered on one of those devices...; ○ Panel Aspect Ratio (16:9 fixed) ○ ○ ○ Closed caption information (Mode/CC type/Digital setting) ○ --- --- VIERA LinkTM "HDAVI ControlTM" Automatic Input Switching When using a Blu-ray Disc player, DVD player/recorder or Home theater system, the TV will be turned off...
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..." on the "HDAVI Control" version of the equipment. VIERA Link menu and Available features Some features are disabled depending on page 30. change 32... the equipment has not initiated a connection with the TV. Please check the list (p. 28) Display the VIERA Link menu or select next Press to exit from a menu screen Press to go back to the previous screen Select the ...item VIERA Link control Recorder Speaker output TV Back to TV Select VIERA Link control Home theater Speaker output TV Back to TV Set select ● Items in the VIERA Link menu may be grayed out ...
..." on the "HDAVI Control" version of the equipment. VIERA Link menu and Available features Some features are disabled depending on page 30. change 32... the equipment has not initiated a connection with the TV. Please check the list (p. 28) Display the VIERA Link menu or select next Press to exit from a menu screen Press to go back to the previous screen Select the ...item VIERA Link control Recorder Speaker output TV Back to TV Select VIERA Link control Home theater Speaker output TV Back to TV Set select ● Items in the VIERA Link menu may be grayed out ...
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... total of the TV is muted. •• When the equipment is in Standby mode. ■ TV: The TV speakers are on. VIERA Link control Recorder Speaker output change ■ Home theater: Adjustment for the equipment Volume up / down Mute The sound of three for audio output... theater or TV speakers for Home theater/Player/Camcorder/LUMIX/Digital camera/ select Network camera. This function is available only when a Panasonic Amplifier or Player theater is available differs depending on screen Exit Stop Reverse/Forward Skip Reverse/Forward Pause Closed caption Channel Up/Down ...
... total of the TV is muted. •• When the equipment is in Standby mode. ■ TV: The TV speakers are on. VIERA Link control Recorder Speaker output change ■ Home theater: Adjustment for the equipment Volume up / down Mute The sound of three for audio output... theater or TV speakers for Home theater/Player/Camcorder/LUMIX/Digital camera/ select Network camera. This function is available only when a Panasonic Amplifier or Player theater is available differs depending on screen Exit Stop Reverse/Forward Skip Reverse/Forward Pause Closed caption Channel Up/Down ...
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... TV supports the DLNA control function. DLNA (Digital Living Network Alliance) is a DLNA Certified™ product. Using Network services Available Network service and features ■VIERA Connect p. 39 Easily expandable cloud-based services and carefully selected apps. ■Using DLNA feature (Home network) p. 40 This TV is a standard that has been...
... TV supports the DLNA control function. DLNA (Digital Living Network Alliance) is a DLNA Certified™ product. Using Network services Available Network service and features ■VIERA Connect p. 39 Easily expandable cloud-based services and carefully selected apps. ■Using DLNA feature (Home network) p. 40 This TV is a standard that has been...