Panasonic Viera TX-LF37E30 User manual

T
QB0E2098U
Operating Instructions
LCD Television
Thank you for purchasing this Panasonic product.
Please read these instructions carefully beforeoperating this productand retain
them for futurereference.
The images shownin this manual arefor illustrativepurposes only.
Please refer to Pan European Guarantee Card if you need to contactyour local
Panasonic dealer for assistance.
English
Model No.
TX-LF32E30
TX-LF37E30
TX-LF42E30

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Notice for DVB functions
This TV is designed to meet the standards(as of August, 2009) of DVB-T (MPEG2 and MPEG4-AVC(H.264)) digital
terrestrial services and DVB-C (MPEG2 and MPEG4-AVC(H.264)) digital cableservices.
Consultyour local dealer for availability of DVB-T services in your area.
Consultyour cableserviceprovider for availability of DVB-C services with this TV.
•
This TV may not work correctly with the signal whichdoes not meet the standardsof DVB-T or DVB-C.
•
Not all the features areavailabledepending on the country, area, broadcaster and serviceprovider.
•
Not all CI modules work properly with this TV.Consultyour serviceprovider aboutthe availableCI module.
•
This TV may not work correctly with CI modulethat is not approved by the serviceprovider.
•
Additional fees may be charged depending on the serviceprovider.
•
The compatibility with futureDVB services is not guaranteed.
•
Check the latest information on the availableservices at the following website. (English only)
http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/tv/
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Contents
Be Sure to Read
Safety Precautions····································································4
Maintenance··············································································5
Quick Start Guide
Accessories /Options······························································6
Identifying Controls·································································8
Basic Connection··································································· 10
Auto Setup··············································································· 12
Enjoy your TV!
Basic Features
Using “VIERA Connect”························································ 16
Watching TV ············································································ 17
Using TV Guide······································································· 21
Viewing Teletext····································································· 24
Watching External Inputs ··················································· 26
How to Use VIERA TOOLS··················································· 28
How to Use Menu Functions ············································· 29
Advanced Features
Retuning from SetupMenu··············································· 37
Tuning and Editing Channels(DVB) ······························· 39
Tuning and Editing Channels(Analogue)····················· 42
Timer Programming ····························································· 44
Child Lock················································································· 46
InputLabels············································································· 48
Using Common Interface··················································· 49
Shipping Condition ······························································ 50
Updating the TV Software·················································· 51
Displaying PC Screen on TV··············································· 52
USB HDD Recording ····························································· 53
Using Media Player ······························································· 57
Using Network Services (DLNA /VIERA Connect) ··········· 69
Link Functions (Q-Link /VIERALink)······························· 80
External Equipment······························································ 89
FAQs, etc.
Technical Information·························································· 92
FAQs··························································································· 99
Licence····················································································101
Specifications········································································102
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Safety Precautions
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Safety Precautions
Warning
Handling the mains plug and lead
•
Insertthe mains plug fully into the socket outlet. (If the mains plug is loose, it could generate heat and cause fire.)
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Ensurethat the mains plug is easily accessible.
•
Donot touchthe mains plug with awet hand.This may cause electrical shock.
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Donot damagethe mains lead, damaged lead may cause fireor electrical shock.
• Donot movethe TV with the lead plugged into asocket outlet.
• Donot placeaheavy objecton the lead or placethe lead near ahightemperatureobject.
• Donot twist the lead, bend it excessively or stretchit.
• Donot pull on the lead.Hold onto the mains plug body when disconnecting the plug.
• Donot use adamaged mains plug or socket outlet.
• Ensurethe TV does not crush the mains lead.
If you find any
abnormality,
remove the mains plug
immediately!
AC 220-240 V
50 / 60 Hz
Power source / Installation
•
This TV is designed for:
• AC 220-240 V, 50 /60 Hz
• Table-top use
Do not remove covers and
NEVER modify the TV yourself
•
Highvoltagecomponents may cause seriouselectrical
shock, donot removethe rear cover as liveparts are
accessiblewhen it is removed.
•
Thereareno user serviceableparts inside.
•
Havethe TV checked, adjusted or repaired at your local
Panasonic dealer.
Do not expose the TV to direct sunlight and
other sources of heat
•
Avoid exposing the TV to directsunlight and other sources
of heat.
To prevent the spread
of fire, keep candles or
other open flames away
from this product at all
times
Do not expose to rain or
excessive moisture
•
Toprevent damagewhichmight resultin electric shock or
fire, donot expose this TV to rain or excessivemoisture.
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This TV must not be exposed to dripping or splashing
water and objects filled with liquid, suchas vases, must
not be placed on top of or abovethe TV.
Do not place foreign objects inside the TV
•
Donot allow any objects to drop into the TV throughthe
air vents as fireor electric shock may result.
Do not place the TV on sloped or unstable
surfaces, and ensure that the TV does not
hang over the edge of the base
•
The TV may fall or tip over.
Use only original dedicated pedestal /
mounting equipment
•
Using an unapproved pedestal or other fixtures may make
the TV unstable, risking injury.Besureto ask your local
Panasonic dealer to perform the setupor installation.
•
Use approved pedestals(p.7) /wall-hanging brackets
(p.6).
Do not allow children to handle SD Card or
dangerous parts
•
Aswith any small object, the SD Card could be swallowed
by young children. Please removeSD Card immediately
after use and storeoutof reachof children.
•
This productcontains possibly dangerousparts that
can be breathed in or swallowed by young children
accidentally.Keep these parts outof reachof young
children.

Safety Precautions | Maintenance
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Caution
When cleaning the TV, remove the mains
plug
•
Cleaning an energized TV may cause electric shock.
Remove the mains plug from the wall socket
when the TV is not in use for a prolonged
period of time
•
This TV will still consumesomepower even in the Off mode,
as long as the mains plug is still connected.
Do not expose your ears to excessive volume
from the headphones
•
Irreversibledamagecan be caused.
Do not apply strong force or impact to the
display panel
•
This may cause damageresulting in injury.
Do not block the rear air vents
•
Adequate ventilation is essential to prevent failureof
electronic components.
•
Ventilation should not be impeded by covering the
ventilation openingswith itemssuchas newspapers, table
cloths and curtains.
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We recommend that agap of at least 10 cm is leftall
around this TV even when placed insideacabinet or
between shelves.
•
When using the pedestal, keep the spacebetween the
bottom of the TV and the surfacewherethe TV is set.
•
If pedestal is not used, ensurethe vents in the bottom of
the TV arenot blocked.
Minimum distance
10
10
10 10
(cm)
Maintenance
First, remove the mains plug from the socket outlet.
Display panel, Cabinet, Pedestal
Regular care :
Gently wipe the surfaceof the display panel, cabinet,
or pedestal by using asoftcloth to clean the dirtor
fingerprints.
For stubborn dirt :
Dampen asoftcloth with clean water or diluted neutral detergent
(1 partdetergent to 100 parts water).Then wring the cloth and
wipe the surface. Finally, wipe away all the moisture.
Caution
•
Donot use ahard cloth or rubthe surfacetoo hard.This may cause scratches on the surface.
•
Takecarenot to subjectthe TV’ssurfaces to water or detergent. A liquid insidethe TV could lead to productfailure.
•
Takecarenot to subjectthe surfaces to insectrepellent, solvent, thinner or other volatilesubstances. This may degrade
surfacequality or cause peeling of the paint.
•
The surfaceof the display panel is specially treated and may be easily damaged.Takecarenot to tap or scratchthe surface
with your fingernail or other hard objects.
•
Donot allow the cabinet and pedestal to makecontactwith arubber or PVC substancefor along time. This may degrade
surfacequality.
Mains plug
Wipe the mains plug with adry cloth at regular intervals. Moistureand dust may lead to fireor electrical shock.

Accessories / Options
Quick Start Guide
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Accessories / Options
Standard accessories
Remote Control Batteries for the
Remote Control (2)
•
R6
(p.7)
Pedestal
(p.7)
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N2QAYB000490
or
•
N2QAYB000672
Operating Instructions Pan European Guarantee Card
•
Accessories may not be placed all together.Takecarenot to throw them away unintentionally.
•
This productcontains possibly dangerousparts (suchas plastic bags), that can be breathed in or swallowed by young
children accidentally.Keep these parts outof reachof young children.
Optional accessories
Please contactyour nearest Panasonic dealer to purchase the recommended optional accessories. For additional details, please
refer to the manual of the optional accessories.
Wireless LAN Adaptor
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DY-WL10E-K Caution
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Touse the Wireless LAN Adaptor, an access point needsto be obtained.
•
Itis recommended to use the Wireless LAN Adaptor with the extension cable.
•
Toavoid malfunctions caused by radio waveinterference, keep the TV away from the devices such
as other wireless LAN devices, microwaves and the devices that use 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz signalswhen
using the Wireless LAN Adaptor.
•
Depending on the area, this optional accessory may not be available.
•
Additional information for Wireless LAN Adaptor and access point may be on the following website.
(English only)
http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/tv/
Communication Camera
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TY-CC10WCaution
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This cameracan be used on VIERA Connect(p. 79).
•
Please also read the manual of the camera.
•
Depending on the area, this optional accessory may not be available.
For details, consultyour local Panasonic dealer.
Wall-hanging bracket
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TY-WK3L2RW
The angleof wall-hanging bracket can
be adjusted in “zerotilting (vertical)”
and “10-degree tilting” for this TV.
Rear of the TV
Holes for wall-hanging bracket installation
200 mm
200 mm
(View from the side)
Screw for fixing the TV onto the wall-hanging
bracket (not supplied with the TV)
Depth of screw :
minimum 4 mm,
maximum 17 mm
Diameter : M6
Warning
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Failureto use aPanasonic bracket or choosing to mount the unit yourself will be done at the risk of the consumer.Always
be sureto ask aqualified technician to carry outset up. Incorrectfitting may cause equipment to fall, resulting in injury and
productdamage. Any damageresulting from not having aprofessional installer mount your unit will void your warranty.
•
When any optional accessories or wall hanging brackets areused, alwaysensurethat the instructions provided arefollowed fully.
•
Donot mount the unit directly below ceiling lights (suchas spotlights or halogen lights) whichtypically giveoff highheat.
Doing so may warpor damageplastic cabinet parts.
•
Takecarewhen fixing wall brackets to the wall.Wall mounted equipment shall not be grounded by metal within the wall.
Alwaysensurethat thereareno electrical cables or pipes in the wall beforehanging bracket.
•
Toprevent fall and injury, removethe TV from its fixed wall position when it is no longer in use.

Accessories / Options
Quick Start Guide
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Attaching the pedestal
Warning
Do not disassemble or modify the pedestal.
•
Otherwise the TV may fall over and becomedamaged, and personal injury may result.
Caution
Do not use any pedestal other than the one provided with this TV.
•
Otherwise the TV may fall over and becomedamaged, and personal injury may result.
Do not use the pedestal if it becomes warped or physically damaged.
•
If you use the pedestal whileit is physically damaged, personal injury may result. Contactyour nearest Panasonic dealer
immediately.
During assembly, use only screws supplied and make sure that all screws are securely tightened.
•
If sufficient careis not taken to ensurescrewsareproperly tightened during assembly, the pedestal will not be strong enough
to supportthe TV.Itmight fall over and becomedamaged and personal injury may result.
Ensure that the TV does not fall over.
•
If the TV is knocked or children climbonto the pedestal with the TV installed, the TV may fall over and personal injury may
result.
Two or more people are required to install and remove the TV.
•
If twoor morepeoplearenot present, the TV may be dropped, and personal injury may result.
AAssembly screw (4)
M5 × 15
BAssembly screw (4)
M4 × 30
CBracket
•
TBL5ZA3017
()
TX-LF32E30
TX-LF37E30
•
TBL5ZA3014
(TX-LF42E30)
DBase
•
TBL5ZX0140 (TX-LF32E30)
•
TBL5ZX0144 (TX-LF37E30)
•
TBL5ZX0149 (TX-LF42E30)
1Assembling the pedestal
Use the assembly screwsAto fasten the bracket
Cto the base Dsecurely.
•
Makesurethat the screwsaresecurely
tightened.
•
Forcing the assembly screwsthe wrong way
will strip the threads.
A
D
C
Front
Hold the bracket not to
fall over
2Securing the TV
Use the assembly screwsBto fasten securely.
•
Tighten the four assembly screwsloosely at first, then tighten
them firmly to fix securely.
•
Carry outthe work on ahorizontal and level surface.
B
B
Foam mat or thick softcloth
Installing / removing remote’s batteries
1
Pull open
Hook
Caution
•
Incorrectinstallation may cause battery leakageand corrosion, resulting
in damageto the remote control.
•
Donot mix old and new batteries.
•
Replaceonly with sameor equivalent type. Donot mix different battery
types (suchas alkaline and manganese batteries).
•
Donot use rechargeable(Ni-Cd) batteries.
•
Donot burnor break upbatteries.
•
Donot expose batteries to excessiveheat suchas sunshine, fireor the like.
•
Makesureyou dispose of batteries correctly.
•
Ensurebatteries arereplaced correctly, thereis danger of explosion and
fireif battery is reversed.
•
Donot disassembleor modify the remote control.
2
Note the correct
polarity (+ or -)
Close

Identifying Controls
Quick Start Guide
EXIT
OPTION
TEXT
REC
PROGRAMME
STTL INDEX HOLD
BACK/
RETURN
ASPECT
INPUT
LAST VIEW
TV
G
U
I
D
E
V
I
E
R
A
T
O
O
L
S
V
I
E
R
A
L
i
n
k
DVD/VCR TV
AVTV
abc def
jkl ghi mno
tuvpqrs wxyz
DIRECT TV REC MENU
SD CARD
115
16
18
19
20
21
22
23
25
26
27
17
24
2
4
6
11
3
5
7
8
9
10
12
13
14
8
Identifying Controls
Remote Control
1Standby On / Off switch
•
Switches TV Onor Off standby
2[Media Player] (p.57)
•
Switches to SD Card and USB deviceviewing /
listening mode
3[Main Menu] (p.29)
•
Press to access Picture, Sound, Timer and Setup
Menus
4Aspect (p.20)
•
Changes aspectratio
5Information (p.18)
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Displayschannel and programmeinformation
6VIERATOOLS (p.28)
•
Displayssomespecial featureicons and accesses
easily
7[VIERA Link Menu] (p.84)
8OK
•
Confirmsselections and choices
•
Press after selecting channel positions to quickly
changechannel
•
Displaysthe Channel List
9[Option Menu] (p.19)
•
Easy optional setting for viewing, sound, etc.
10 Teletext (p.24)
•
Switches to teletextmode
11 Subtitles (p.18)
•
Displayssubtitles
12 Numeric buttons
•
Changes channel and teletextpages
•
Sets characters
•
When in Standby mode, switches TV On(Press for
about1 second)
13 Sound Mute
•
Switches sound mute Onor Off
14 Volume Up / Down
15 Input mode selection
•
TV - switches DVB-C /DVB-T /Analoguemode
(p.17)
•
AV - switches to AV inputmodefrom InputSelection
list (p.26)
16 Direct TV Recording (p.82,84)
•
Recordsprogrammeimmediately in DVD Recorder /
VCR with Q-Link or VIERA Link connection
17 [VIERA Connect] (p.16, 79)
•
DisplaysVIERAConnecthomescreen
18 Exit
•
Returns to the normal viewing screen
19 TV Guide (p.21)
20 Cursor buttons
•
Makes selections and adjustments
21 Return
•
Returns to the previousmenu /page
22 Coloured buttons
(red-green-yellow-blue)
•
Used for the selection, navigation and operation of
variousfunctions
23 Hold
•
Freeze/unfreezepicture(p.19)
•
Holdsthe current teletextpage(teletextmode)
(p.24)
24 Index (p.24)
•
Returns to the teletextindex page(teletextmode)
25 Last view (p.20)
•
Switches to previously viewed channel or inputmode
26 Channel Up / Down
27 Connected equipment operations
(p.27, 56, 64, 65, 87)

Identifying Controls
Quick Start Guide
11 12 13
F
TV
AV
8
9
7
10
1
2
3
4
5
6
9
TV
1AV2 terminals (p.91)
2Headphones jack (p.91)
3CI slot (p.49)
4SD Card slot (p.57)
5HDMI4 terminal (p.91)
6USB 3 port (p.91)
7Function select
•
[Volume] /[Contrast] /[Brightness] /[Colour] /
[Sharpness] /[Tint] (NTSC signal) /[Bass]∗/[Treble]∗/
[Balance] /[Auto Setup](p.37, 38)
∗
[Music] or [Speech] modein the Sound Menu
8Channel Up/Down, Valuechange(when using the F
button), Switching the TV On(press either button for
about1 second when in Standby mode)
9Changes the input mode
10 Mains power On / Off switch
•
Use to switchthe mains power.
If you turned the TV Off during Standby modeby the
remote control last time, the TV will be in Standby
modewhen you turnthe TV Onwith Mains power On
/Off switch.
11 Remote control signal receiver
•
Donot placeany objects between the TV remote
control signal receiver and remote control.
12 C.A.T.S. (Contrast Automatic Tracking System)
sensor
•
Senses brightness to adjust picturequality when [Eco
Mode] in the PictureMenu is set to [On] (p.30)
13 Power and Timer LED
•
Red : Standby
Green : On
Orange : Timer Programming On
Orange (flash) :
Recording of Timer Programming, DirectTV
Recording or One TouchRecording in progress
Red with orange flash :
Standby with Timer Programming On, DirectTV
Recording or One TouchRecording
•
The LED blinkswhen the TV receives acommand
from the remote control.
Using the On Screen Displays - Operation guide
Many features availableon this TV can be accessed via the OnScreen Display menu.
Operation guide
Operation guidewill helpyou to operate by using the
remote control.
Example:[Sound Menu]
Main Menu
Picture
Sound
Timer
Setup
1/2
0
0
0
0
11
ModeMusic
Bass
Treble
Balance
Headphone Volume
Surround
Auto Gain Control
VolumeCorrection
Speaker Distanceto Wall
Off
Off
Over 30cm
Select
EXIT Selects the basic sound modePageup
Change
RETURN
Pagedown
Operation guide
How to use remote control
MENU
Open the main menu
Movethe cursor /selectthe menu item /selectfrom a
rangeof options
Movethe cursor /adjust levels/selectfrom arange
of options
Access the menu /storesettingsafter adjustments
havebeen madeor options havebeen set
BACK/
RETURN
Returnto the
previousmenu
EXIT
Exit the menu system
and returnto the
normal viewing screen
Auto power standby function
The TV will automatically goto Standby modein the following conditions :
• no signal is received and no operation is performed for 30 minutes in AnalogueTV mode
• [Off Timer] is activein the Timer Menu (p.19)
• no operation is performed for the period selected in [Auto Standby] (p.33)
•
This function does not affectthe recording of Timer Programming, DirectTV Recording and One TouchRecording.

Basic Connection
Quick Start Guide
10
Basic Connection
External equipment and cables shownarenot supplied with this TV.
Please ensurethat the unit is disconnected from the mains socket beforeattaching or disconnecting any leads.
Example 1 Example 2
Connecting aerial Connecting DVD Recorder / VCR
TV only TV, DVD Recorder or VCR
RF IN
RF OUT
Rear of the TV
Cable
Terrestrial aerial
AC 220-240 V
50/60 Hz
Mains lead
RF cable
RF cable
DVD Recorder or VCR
Fully wired
SCART cable
■How to use the clamper
bundling the mains lead
To loosen :
knob
Keep pushing the
knob
Bundle the cables
hooks
Set the tip in the
hooks
To remove from the TV:
Keep pushing both side
snaps
snaps
•
Donot bundlethe RF cableand mains lead together (could cause distorted image).
•
Fix cables with clampersas necessary.
•
When using the optional accessory, follow the option’sassembly manual to fix cables.
Rear of the TV Terrestrial aerial
AC 220-240 V
50/60 Hz
Mains lead
RF cable
Cable
Note
•
Connectto the TV’sAV1 for aDVD Recorder /VCR supporting Q-Link (p.82).
•
For HDMI-compatibleequipment, possibleto connectto HDMI terminals(HDMI1 /HDMI2 /HDMI3 /HDMI4) by using HDMI
cable(p.89).
•
Q-Link and VIERA Link connection (p. 80, 81)
•
Please also read the manual of the equipment being connected.
•
Keep the TV away from electronic equipment (video equipment, etc.) or equipment with an infrared sensor.Otherwise,
distortion of image/sound may occur or operation of other equipment may be interfered.

Basic Connection
Quick Start Guide
11
Example 3
Connecting DVD Recorder / VCR and Set top box
TV, DVD Recorder / VCR and Set top box
RF IN
RF OUT
Rear of the TV Terrestrial aerial
Mains lead
AC 220-240 V
50/60 Hz
Fully wired HDMI
compliant cable
Fully wired
SCART cable
Fully wired
SCART cable
Set top box DVD Recorder or
VCR
RF cable
RF cable
Cable
■Connecting to the network environment (Network connections)
Toenablethe network servicefunctions (VIERA Connect, etc.), you need to connectthe TV to abroadband network
environment.
•
If you donot haveany broadband network services, please consultyour retailer for assistance.
•
Connectwith LAN cable(Wired connection) or Wireless LAN Adaptor (Wireless connection).
•
Setupof the network connection will startafter the tuning (when first using the TV) (p. 13 - 15)
Internet
environment
Internet
environment
Wired connection
Wireless connection
Access point
LAN cable(Shielded)
•
Use the Shielded Twist Pair (STP) LAN cable.
Wireless LAN Adaptor and Extension cable
“Optional accessories” (p. 6)
•
Connectto the USB 1, 2 or 3 port.
Rear of the TV
Note
•
For moreinformation of the network connections (p. 70)

Auto Setup
Quick Start Guide
12
Auto Setup
Searchand storeTV channelsautomatically.
•
These steps arenot necessary if the setuphas been completed by your local dealer.
•
Please complete connections (p.10, 11) and settings(if necessary) of the connected equipment beforestarting Auto Setup.
For detailsof settingsfor the connected equipment, read the manual of the equipment.
TV
1Plug the TV into mains socket and switch On
•
Takes afew secondsto be displayed
•
If the red LED showson the TV, press the Standby On/Off switchon the
remote control for about1 second.
2Select the language
Menüsprache
DeutschD anskPolskiSrpyski
E nglish Svenskač eština Hrvatski
Français N orsk MagyarSlovenščina
Italiano SuomiSlovenčina Latviešu
E spañol TürkçeБългарски eesti keel
P ortuguêsЕλληνικά RomânăLietuvių
N ederlands
select
set
3Select your country
Country
GermanyDenmark Poland
Austria Sweden Czech
FranceNorwayHungary
Italy FinlandSlovakia
Spain Luxembourg Slovenia
PortugalBelgium Croatia
SwitzerlandNetherlandsEstonia
Malta TurkeyLithuania
AndorraGreeceOthers
select
set
•
Depending on the country you select,
selectyour Region or storethe Child Lock-
PIN number (“0000” cannot be stored) by
following the on screen instructions.
4Select the mode you want to tune
TV Signal Selection
DVB-C
DVB-T
Analogue
Start Auto Setup
tune /skip tuning
select
:tune (searchfor the availablechannels)
:skip tuning
5Select [Start Auto Setup]
TV Signal Selection
DVB-C
DVB-T
Analogue
Start Auto Setup
access
select
•
Auto Setupwill startto searchfor TV channelsand storethem.
The stored channelsand sorted channel order vary depending on the country, area,
broadcasting system and conditions of signal reception.
Auto Setup screen varies depending on the country you select.

Auto Setup
Quick Start Guide
13
51[DVB-C Network Settings]
•
Depending on the country you select, selectyour cableprovider beforehand by following the on screen instructions.
Frequency Auto
Network ID
StartAuto Setup
Auto
DVB-C Network Settings
access
select
[StartAuto Setup]
abc def
jkl ghi mno
tuvpqrs wxyz
Normally set [Frequency] and [Network ID] to [Auto].
If [Auto] is not displayed or if necessary, enter [Frequency] and [Network ID] specified by your cableprovider with
numeric buttons.
2[DVB-C Auto Setup] 3[DVB-T Auto Setup]
0% 100%
1
2
3
100
100
CBBC Channel
BBC Radio Wales
E4
100
Searching
DVB-C Auto Setup
Progress
This will takeabout3 minutes.
No. Channel NameType
Free TV
Free TV
Free TV
Quality
Free TV:3Pay TV:0Radio: 0
CH 5 69
62
62
62
100
100
CBBC Channel
BBC Radio Wales
E4
100
62 100Cartoon Nwk
Searching
CH Channel NameType
Free TV
Free TV
Free TV
Free TV
Quality
Free TV:4 Pay TV:0 Radio: 0
DVB-T Auto Setup
Progress
This will takeabout3 minutes.
•
Depending on the country you select, the channel selection screen will
be displayed after DVB-T Auto Setupif multiplechannelshavethe same
logical channel number.Selectyour preferred channel or exit the screen
for automatic selections.
4[Analogue Auto Setup] 5Preset Download
CH 29
CH 33 BBC1
CH 2 78 41CC 1
Searching
CH Channel Name
Analogue: 2
Analogue Auto Setup
Scan
This will takeabout3 minutes.
If Q-Link, VIERALink or similar technology (p.82, 83) compatible
recorder is connected, channel, language, country /region settingsare
automatically downloaded to the recorder.
0% 100%
Sending Preset Data
Please wait!
Remote control unavailable
•
If downloading has failed, you can download later throughthe Setup
Menu.[Download] (p.34)
6Setup the network connection
Setupthe network connection to enablethe network servicefunctions suchas VIERA Connect, etc.(p.17, 69).
•
Tosetupthe wireless connection, the Wireless LAN Adaptor (optional accessory) is required.
Please note that this TV does not supportwireless public access points.
•
Ensurethe network connections (p. 11) and network environment arecompleted beforestarting setup.
Select the network type
Network Setup
SelectWired or Wireless
WiredWireless Set later
[Wired] “Wired connection”(p. 11)
[Wireless] “Wireless connection”(p. 11)
access
select•
Tosetuplater on or skip this step
Select[Set later] or
EXIT
■[Wired]
1.Select[Auto]
Check network cableconnection.
Check acquired IP address.
Check for devices using sameIP address.
Check gateway connection.
Check server connection.
Connection Test : succeeded
The test is successful
and the TV is connected
to the network.
: failed
Check the settingsand
connections, and then
select[Retry].
Acquire IP Address
Auto Manual
access
select
Automatically setupis done and the test of the network
connection starts.
•
Toset manually, select[Manual] and set eachitem.For
details(p.72)
2.Goto the nextstep 7
(Press twice)

Auto Setup
Quick Start Guide
14
6■[Wireless]
Select the connection type
Connection Type
Please selectnetwork connection type.
Searchfor access point
WPS(Push button)
access
select
[Search for access point]
Access points found automatically arelisted.
1.Selectyour desired access point
1
2
3
Access Point A
SSID
Access Point B
Access Point C
11n(2.4GHz)
11n(5GHz)
11n(5GHz)
Available Access Points
No. Wireless type Encrypt Reception
access
select
:Encrypted access point
•
Tosearchaccess points again
(yellow)
•
For the information of the
highlighted access point •
Toset manually (p.75)
(red)
2.Access the encryption key inputmode
Encryption Key Setting
Connection will be madewith the following settings:-
SSID :Access Point A
Authentication type :WPA-PSK
Encryption type :TKIP
Please inputthe encryption key.
Encryption key
•
If the selected access point is not encrypted, the confirmation screen
will be displayed.Itis recommended to selectthe encrypted access
point.
3.Enter the encryption key of the access point
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R ST
U V WX Y Z 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 ! :#
a b c d ef g h i j k l m n o p q r s t
u v w x y z ( ) + - .* _
Access Point Settings
Encryption key
Set charactersStore
BACK/
RETURN
select
set
•
You can set charactersby using numeric buttons.
4.Select[Yes]
No
Access Point Settings
Encryption key is set to:-
XXXXXXXX
Select'Yes' to confirm.
Select'No' to change.
Yes
set
select
•
Tore-enter the encryption key, select[No].
•
If the connection has failed, check the encryption key, settings
and positions of your access point. And then, follow the on screen
instructions.
5.After the access point setting is finished, perform the connection test
Check access point connection.
Check acquired IP address.
Check for devices using sameIP address.
Check gateway connection.
Check server connection.
Connection Test : succeeded
The test is successful and the TV is connected to the
network.
: failed
Check the settingsand connections, and then select
[Retry].
•
Toset manually, select[Manual] and set eachitem.For
details(p.72)
6.Goto the nextstep 7
(Press twice)

Auto Setup
Quick Start Guide
15
6[WPS(Push button)]
1.Press the WPSbutton on the access point until the light flashes
2.Connectthe Wireless LAN Adaptor and the access point
1) Please press the ‘WPS’ button on the access
point until its light ashes.
2) When the light is ashing select‘Connect’ on
TV.
If you areunsure, please check the instruction
manual of the access point.
WPS(Push button)
Connect
•
Ensurethat your access point supports WPSfor this setup.
•
WPS:Wi-FiProtected Setup™
•
If the connection has failed, check the settingsand positions of your
access point. And then, follow the on screen instructions.
3.After the access point setting is finished, perform the connection test
Check access point connection.
Check acquired IP address.
Check for devices using sameIP address.
Check gateway connection.
Check server connection.
Connection Test : succeeded
The test is successful and the TV is connected to the
network.
: failed
4.Goto the nextstep 7Check the settingsand connections, and then select
[Retry].
•
Toset manually, select[Manual] and set eachitem.For
details(p.72)
(Press twice)
7Select [Home]
Select[Home] viewing environment to use in your homeenvironment.
Please select your viewing environment.
HomeShop
set
select
■[Shop] viewing environment (for shop display only)
[Shop] viewing environment is the demonstration modeto explain main features of this TV.
Select [Home] viewing environment to use in your home environment.
•
You can returnto viewing environment selection screen at the stageof Shop confirmation screen and Automatic
DemoOff /Onselection screen.
1Return to viewing environment selection
screen
2Select [Home]
Please select your viewing environment.
HomeShop
set
select
Shop
You haveselected shop mode
BACK/
RETURN
Automatic Demo
Off On
Tochangeviewing environment later on, you will need to initialise all settingsby accessing Shipping Condition.
[Shipping Condition](p.50)
Auto Setup is now complete and your TV is ready for viewing.
If tuning has failed, check the connection of the RF cable, and then, follow the on screen instructions.
Note
•
Tocheck channel list at-a-glance“Using TV Guide” (p.21)
•
Toedit or hide(skip) channels“Tuning and Editing Channels” (p.39 - 43)
•
Toretune all channels[Auto Setup](p.37,38)
•
Toadd the availableTV modelater [Add TV Signal] (p.34,35)
•
Toinitialise all settings[Shipping Condition](p.50)
If you connect the Wireless LAN Adaptor later on, the confirmation screen will be
displayed for the setup. Wireless LAN adaptor connected, doyou want to
set it up?
No- Exit
Current network type :Wireless
No
Wireless LAN adaptor connection
Yes
•
Tosetupthe wireless connection (p.73 - 75)

Using“VIERA Connect”
16
Using“VIERA Connect”
VIERA Connectis agateway to the internet services uniqueto Panasonic and has expanded VIERA CAST features greatly.
VIERA Connectallowsyou to access somespecific websites supported by Panasonic, and enjoy internet contents suchas
photos, videos, games, etc.from VIERA Connecthomescreen.
•
This TV has no full browser function and all features of websites may not be available.
1Turn power on •
Press for about1 second
•
Mains power On/Off switchshould be On. (p.9)
Every timeyou turnon the TV, VIERA Connectintroduction
banner appears. The banner is subjectto change.
Enjoy selected internet content with VIERA Connect.
Simply press the OK /INTERNET button
2Access VIERA Connect
Whilethe banner is displayed•
The button designvaries
depending on the remote
control.
or
INTERNET
Example:
Welcome to VIERA Connect™
VIERA Connect™home screen is subject to change without notice.
The services through VIERA Connect™are operatedbytheirrespective serviceproviders,andservice may
be discontinuedeithertemporarilyorpermanentlywithout notice. Therefore,Panasonic will make no
warrantyforthe content orthe continuityofthe services.
All features ofwebsites orcontent ofthe service maynot be available.
Some content maybe inappropriate forsome viewers.
Some content mayonlybe available forspecic countries andmaybe presentedin specic languages.
ENTER
Don’t showthis message again
•
Depending on the usageconditions, it may takea
whileto read all the data.
•
Messages might be displayed beforeVIERAConnect
homescreen.
Please read these instructions carefully and follow the
on screen instructions.
Example:VIERAConnecthomescreen
MORE
BACK
•
Togoto the nextlevel
[MORE]
•
Toback to the previouslevel
[BACK]
■To exit from
VIERA Connect
EXIT
•
Toset the VIERA
Connectinstruction
banner display off
[VIERA Connect
Banner] (p. 36)
■How to operate VIERAConnect (current as of January, 2011)
•
Tomovethe cursor /selectthe item
•
When the key wordsaredisplayed on colour bar
(red) (green) (yellow) (blue)
•
Toaccess
•
When options with
numbersaredisplayed
abc def
jkl ghi mno
tuvpqrs wxyz
•
Toreturnto the previousscreen
BACK/
RETURN
•
Toreturnto VIERA Connecthome
screen
INTERNET
•
Video communication (ex.Skype™) requires an exclusiveCommunication CameraTY-CC10W.
“Optional accessories” (p.6)
For details, read the manual of the Communication Camera.
•
You can connectakeyboard and agamepad via USB portfor character inputand playing games in VIERA Connect.
You can also operate the TV with akeyboard or agamepad other than VIERA Connectfeatures. For moreinformation
“USB connection”(p. 97)
Note
•
If you cannot access VIERA Connect, check the network connections (p. 11) and settings(p. 13 - 15).
•
For moreinformation of VIERA Connect(p. 79)

Watching TV
17
Watching TV
Volume
1Turn power on •
Press for about1 second
•
Mains power On/Off switchshould be On.
(p.9)
■VIERA Connect introduction banner appears
You can access to VIERA Connectand enjoy the variouscontents. (p.16)
•
Toremovethis banner, leavefor about5 secondsor press any buttons
(except the buttons to access VIERA Connect).
•
Toset this banner display off [VIERA Connect Banner] (p. 36)
2Select the mode
TV •
The selectablemodes vary depending on the
stored channels(p.12).
TV Selection
DVB-C
DVB-T
Analogue access
select
•
Also possibleto selectthe modepressing the TV
button repeatedly on the remote control or side
panel of the TV.(p.9)
1
BBC ONE WALES
Coronation Street
20:00 -20:55
20:35
Now Info
All DVB-T Channels
Changecategory Information banner (p.18)
•
If [TV Selection] menu is not displayed, press the
TV button to switchthe mode.
3Select a channel
up
down
or
abc def
jkl ghi mno
tuvpqrs wxyz
•
Toselectamorethan two-digit channel position
number, e.g.399
def
wxyz wxyz
■To select from the Channel List
6Cartoon Nwk
7 BBC Radio Wales
8 BBC Radio Cymru
1BBC ONE Wales
2 BBC THREE
3 BBCi
4 CBBC Channel
All DVB-T Channels Sorting 123...
watch
selectchannel•
Tosortchannel names in
alphabetical order
(red)
•
Tochangethe category
(blue)
■Select a channel using Information banner (p.18)
1Display Information banner if it is not displayed 2While the banner is displayed, select the channel
watch
selectchannel
■Select a channel using TV Guide (p.21)
1Display TV Guide
G
U
I
D
E
2Select the current
programme or channel
select
access
3Select [View] (DVB mode)
Das Erste
19:30- 20:00
ViewTimer Programmingwatch
select
•
The postcodeentry or update may be required depending on the country you select(p.12).Follow the on screen
instructions.
Note
•
Towatchpay-TV “Using Common Interface” (p.49)

Watching TV
18
Other useful functions
Display Information banner
Display Information banner
•
Also appearswhen changing achannel
1
ZDF
Coronation Street
HDTV
20:00 -20:55
20:35
45
Now
All DVB-T Channels
ChangecategoryInfo
Dolby D+Bad signal
Example:DVB
123 6 745
1Channel position and name
2Channel type ([Radio], [Data], [HDTV], etc.) /
Encrypted channel ( ) /
TV mode( , , )
3Programme
4Current time
5ProgrammeStart/Finish time(DVB)
Channel number, etc.(Analogue)
6Progress timeindicator of the selected programme
(DVB)
7Category
•
Tochangethe category (DVB)
(blue)
set
select
Features available / Message meanings
Sound mute OnTeletextserviceavailableMultipleaudio and video available
[Bad signal]
Poor TV signal qualityMultipleaudio available
[Stereo], [Mono]
Audio mode
[Dolby D+], [Dolby D], [HE-AAC]
Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Digital or
HE-AAC audio track Multiplevideo available
1 - 90
Off Timer remaining time
•
For settings(p.19)
Subtitleserviceavailable
•
Toconfirm another tuned channel
name•
Towatchthe channel listed in the
banner•
Information on the nextprogramme
(DVB)
•
Tohide
EXIT
•
Extrainformation (DVB)
(Press again to hidethe banner)
•
Toset display timeout
[Banner Display Timeout] (p.36)
Display subtitles
Display / hide subtitles (if available)
STTL
•
Tochangethe languagefor DVB (if available)
[Preferred Subtitles] (p.35)
Note
•
If you press the STTL button in Analoguemode, it switches to teletextserviceand callsupafavourite page(p.24).Press the
EXIT button to returnto TV mode.

Watching TV
19
Hold
Freeze / unfreeze picture
HOLD
Display the selectable settings for the current status
Check or change the current status instantly
OPTION
•
Tochange
access
selectselect/change
store
[Multi Video] (DVB mode)
Allowsyou to selectfrom agroupof
multiplevideos (if available)
•
This setting is not memorized and it
will returnto the defaultsetting once
you exit the current programme.
[Multi Audio] (DVB mode)
Allowsyou to selectbetween
alternativelanguagefor sound tracks
(if available)
•
This setting is not memorized and it
will returnto the defaultsetting once
you exit the current programme.
[Dual Audio] (DVB mode)
Allowsyou to selectstereo /monaural
(if available)
[Sub Channel] (DVB mode)
Allowsyou to selectthe multifeed
programme- subchannel (if available)
[Subtitle Language] (DVB mode)
Allowsyou to selectthe language
in whichsubtitles should appear (if
available)
[Teletext Character Set]
Sets the teletextlanguagefont
[Setup Menu] (p.35)
[Teletext Language] (DVB mode)
Allowsyou to selectbetween alternative
languagefor teletext(if available)
[MPX] (Analoguemode)
Selects multiplex sound mode(if
available)
[Sound Menu] (p.32)
[Volume Correction]
Adjusts volumeof individual channel or
inputmode
[Safely remove USB]
Takes this operation to removethe
connected USB devicesafely from the TV
Off Timer
Turn the TV to Standby mode automatically after a fixed period
1Display the menu
MENU
2Select [Timer]
Main Menu
Picture
Sound
Timer
Setup
access
select
3Select [Off Timer] and set the time
15
30
45
60
75
90
Off
minutes
Timer Programming
Off Timer
Auto Standbyminutes
minutes
minutes
minutes
minutes
access
select[Off Timer]
store
selectthe time
•
Tocancel Set to [Off ] or turnthe TV off.
•
Toconfirm the remaining time“Display Information banner” (p.18)
•
When the remaining timeis within 3 minutes, the remaining timewill flash on the
screen.

Watching TV
20
Aspect
Change the aspect ratio (image size)
ASPECT
Enjoy viewing the imageat its optimum sizeand aspect.
Programmes usually contain an “AspectControl Signal” (Widescreen signal, etc.), and the TV will choose the aspect
ratio automatically according to the “AspectControl Signal” (p.92).
■If you would like to change the aspect ratio manually
1Display Aspect Selection list 2While the list is displayed,
select the mode
ASPECT
Aspect Selection
Auto
16:9
14:9
Just
4:3
4:3 Full
Zoom1
Zoom2
Zoom3
Select
EXIT
RETURN
Change
AspectSelection list
store
select•
You can also changethe modeonly
using the ASPECT button.
ASPECT
(Press repeatedly until you reach
the desired mode)
[Auto]
The best ratio is chosen and the imageexpanded to fill the screen.
For details(p.92)
[16:9] [4:3 Full]
Directly displaysthe imageat 16:9
withoutdistortion (anamorphic).
Displaysa4:3 imageenlarged
horizontally to fit the screen.
•
HD signal only
[14:9] [Zoom1]
Displaysthe imageat the standard 14:9
withoutdistortion.
Displaysa16:9 letterbox or 4:3 image
withoutdistortion.
[Just][Zoom2]
Displaysa4:3 imagefull-screen.
Stretching is only noticeableat the left
and right edges.
Displaysa16:9 letterbox (anamorphic)
imagefull-screen withoutdistortion.
[4:3] [Zoom3]
Displaysthe imageat the standard 4:3
withoutdistortion.
Displaysa2.35:1 letterbox (anamorphic)
imagefull-screen withoutdistortion.
At16:9, displaysthe imageat its
maximum (with slight enlargement).
Note
•
Aspectis fixed to [16:9] when [Viewing Mode] is set to [Game] in the PictureMenu.
•
Only [16:9] and [4:3] areavailablein PC inputmode.
•
Not availablein teletextservice.
•
Aspectmodecan be memorized separately for SD (Standard definition) and HD (Highdefinition) signals.
Last view
Switch to previously viewed channel or input mode easily
LAST VIEW
•
Press again to returnto the present view.
Note
•
Switching channel is not availablewhilethe recording of Timer Programming, DirectTV Recording or One TouchRecording
is in progress.
•
Watching less than 10 secondsis not regarded as the previously viewed channel or inputmode.