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USER MANUAL TX-P46G15B PANASONIC

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Panasonic®

Operating Instructions

Plasma Television

Model No. TX-P42G15B

TX-P46G15B

VIERA

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VIERA IMAGE VIEWER

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Please read these instructions before operating your set and retain them for future reference. The images shown in this manual are for illustrative purposes only.

U.K. Standard

English

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Features

freesat HD tuner built-in

Receives freesat - free digital satellite broadcasts in the UK

This TV has a built-in freesat HD tuner.

freesat is a brand new free digital TV service which broadcasts via satellite so you can receive TV, radio, interactive TV, and HD TV with crystal clear reception.

You can enjoy sharp pictures, vivid colours, multi-channel sound, and various services with the interactive content.

Receives DVB digital terrestrial broadcasts ■

Select the programme or set Timer Programming easily by using TV Guide. (p. 19 and p. 20)

Register and instantly call up favourite channels with Favourites Edit. (p. 39)

DVB - Digital Video Broadcasting

■ VIERA TOOLS-Display special feature icons for easy accessibility (p. 14)

VIERA TOOLS is the easy way to access the special features with the VIERA TOOLS button.

DLNA ■

DLNA is a standard that makes digital electronics easier and more convenient to use on a home network. For example, you can enjoy watching photos and movies stored in the PC connected to your home network by accessing from the TV. (p. 56)

■ VIERA CAST - Enjoy great web entertainment (p. 59)

Enjoy the internet contents on the TV such as photos, movies, weather, etc. through an easy-to-use web interface that is built into the TV.

■ VIERA IMAGE VIEWER - SD Card viewer (p. 60 - 62)

Enjoy your photos or movies recorded in SD Card on the TV screen.

Easy recording and playback, create home theatre without complicated settings, etc.

■ Sharp pictures with HDMI connection (p. 78)

Enjoy high-definition digital picture and high-quality sound by using an HDMI cable.

- This TV incorporates HDMI™ (Version 1.3a with Deep Colour, x.v.Colour™) technology.

■ GUIDE Plus+ (p. 19)

This TV supports Gemstar-TV Guide sent from the GUIDE Plus+ system.

■ Owner ID (p. 49)

Owner ID is an anti-theft function. Entering the PIN number and owner's personal information will help the Police to determine the owner.

vX

Offers good compatibility when going from PC to TV, etc. for easy enjoyment of moving pictures. DivX is a video codec that was developed by DivX, Inc. (p. 76)

A CHD

Possible to play the moving pictures recorded in SD Card by AVCHD format.

AVCHD is a high definition recording format. (p. 62)

■ Provides suitable images for playing games (p. 30)

Selecting "Game" in Viewing Mode provides fast response to the input signal and you can enjoy playing games.

■ Supports Audio Description signal (p. 16 and p. 31)

This function can add an additional sound track to describe events on-screen (narration) and aids understanding and enjoyment, particularly for visually-impaired viewers.

You can switch Audio Description service Auto or Off, and adjust the volume of the description sound track.

Digital Switchover for Terrestrial broadcasts

Starting in late 2007 and ending in 2012, TV services in the UK will go completely digital, TV region by TV region.

If you have any questions, please call Digital UK on 08456 50 50 50 or visit www.digitaluk.co.uk Digital Switchover will cover a period of several weeks. When it starts you will lose all Analogue TV channels and some Digital TV channels will be missing.

You will need to retune your TV each time this happens to recover your digital channels.

To retuAetyoSetUp" in "DVB Tuning Menu"-DVB mode (p. 35)

Users of cable or satellite boxes should still retune the TV to continue to receive Freeview channels via their aerial. (Your Analogue channel for viewing Cable or Satellite services will change to a new position.)

- Due to the digital reception technologies involved, quality of the digital signals may be relatively low in some cases, despite good reception of analogue channels.

FULL HD

This TV uses a high definition panel to produce high definition pictures close to their original resolution.

■ HD TV 1080p

This TV supports high definition TV signals.

■ Dolby Digital Plus decoder

Possible to decode Dolby Digital Plus audio track (multi-channel sound) and output as Dolby Digital multi-channel sound signal from DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal.

■ SDHC Card

This TV supports SDHC Card. SDHC is a high storage capacity card.

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Neo PDP

Realizes high picture quality and energy efficient panel.

VIERA TOUGH PANEL

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A front panel increases the durability of the plasma display. This protects against accidental impacts to the screen surface, and also makes cleaning easier.

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Intelligent Frame Creation

This increases the frame count and allows natural frame-to-frame transitions, for flicker-less motion images with high resolution.

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Over 2,000,000:1 INFINITE BLACK

A wide contrast ratio will deliver pictures with a deep black level and a brighter white level for greater image depth.

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0.001 msec Panel Response Time

Extremely fast response time to minimise picture lag.

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Eco Mode

Adjusts picture settings automatically dependent on ambient lighting conditions.

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V-Audio ProSurround

Utilises Panasonic's advanced digital amplification technology.

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Lead-free display

All VIERA plasma display panels are lead-free. This reduces the impact on the environment when recycling or disposing of them in the future.

Up to 100,000 hours Plasma Panel Lifetime

The Plasma display panel used in the 2009 VIERA TV range is rated for up to 100,000 hours.*

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*This measurement is based on the time taken for the brightness of the panel to reduce to half of it's maximum level. The time taken to reach this level may vary depending on the image content and the environment where the TV is used. Image retention and malfunctions are not taken into account.

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digital tick

The digital tick logo indicates that a digital tuner is built-in.

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Freeview

Freeview is the way to enjoy digital TV for free. There are up to 48 digital TV channels.

Contents

Be Sure to Read

● Safety Precautions 4 (Warning & Caution)
Notes 5
● Maintenance 5

Quick Start Guide

Accessories / Options ●

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• Identifying Controls…… 8
- Basic Connection …… 10
• Auto Setup 12

Enjoy your TV!

Basic Features

● How to Use VIERA TOOLS 14
● Watching TV 15
● Using TV Guide 18
- Viewing Teletext.... 21
● Watching External inputs 24
● How to Use Menu Functions …… 26 (picture, sound quality, etc.)

Advanced Features

● Retuning from Setup Menu 34
● Tuning and Editing Channels (freesat) …… 36
● Tuning and Editing Channels (DVB)……38 Tuning and Editing Channels (Analogue) ……40
● Tuning and Editing Channels (Other Sat.)……42
● Child Lock 45
- Input Labels 46 Shipping Condition 47
● Advanced Settings 48
● Recording Controls 50
● Using Network Services 52 (DLNA / VIERA CAST / freesat)
- Viewing from SD Card 60 (VIERA IMAGE VIEWER)
● Displaying PC Screen on TV 63
- Link Functions 64 (Q-Link / VIERA Link)
● External Equipment 72

FAQs, etc.

● Technical Information 74
●FAQs 80
● On screen messages 83
● Licence 85
● Glossary 86
- Index 86
- Specifications 87

Safety Precautions

Warning & Caution

Handling the mains plug and lead

Ensure that the mains plug is easily accessible at all times. The On / Off switch on this model does not fully disconnect the TV from the mains supply. Remove the mains plug from the wall socket when the TV is not used for a prolonged period of time.

Ensure the earth pin on the mains plug is securely connected to prevent electrical shock.

An apparatus with CLASS I construction shall be connected to a mains socket outlet with a protective earthing connection.

Do not use any mains lead other than that provided with this TV. (This may cause fire or electrical shock.)

Power source

This TV is designed to operate on 220-240 V, 50 / 60 Hz AC.

AC 220-240 V 50 / 60 Hz

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Do not remove the cover

Do not remove the rear cover as live parts are accessible when it is removed. There are no user serviceable parts inside.

Do not expose your ears to excessive volume from the headphones

Irreversible damage can be caused.

Do not expose to direct sunlight and other sources of heat

Avoid exposing the TV to direct sunlight and other sources of heat. To prevent fire never place any type of candle or naked flame on top or near the TV.

Do not place the TV on sloped or unstable surfaces

The TV may fall off or tip over.

Transport only in upright position

Transporting the TV with its display panel facing upright or downward may cause damage to the internal circuitry.

The TV is heavy. Handle by 2 or more people. Support as shown to avoid injury by the TV tipping or falling.

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Do not allow children to handle SD Card

As with a small object, SD Card can be swallowed by young children. Please remove SD Card immediately after use.

IMPORTANT: THE MOULDED MAINS PLUG

FOR YOUR SAFETY, PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING TEXT CAREFULLY.

This TV is supplied with a moulded three pin mains plug for your safety and convenience. A 10 amp fuse is fitted in this mains plug. Shall the fuse need to be replaced, please ensure that the replacement fuse has a rating of 10 amps and that it is approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362.

Check for the ASTA mark or the BSI mark on the body of the fuse.

If the mains plug contains a removable fuse cover, you must ensure that it is refitted when the fuse is replaced. If you lose the fuse cover the mains plug must not be used until a replacement cover is obtained.

A replacement fuse cover may be purchased from your local Panasonic dealer.

Do not cut off the mains plug.

Do not use any other type of mains lead except the one supplied with this TV.

The supplied mains lead and moulded plug are designed to be used with this TV to avoid interference and for your safety.

If the socket outlet in your home is not suitable, get it changed by a qualified electrician.

If the plug or mains lead becomes damaged, purchase a replacement from an authorized dealer.

WARNING: - THIS TV MUST BE EARTHED.

How to replace the fuse.

Open the fuse compartment with a screwdriver and replace the fuse.

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Notes

Do not expose to rain or excessive moisture

To prevent damage which might result in electric shock or fire, do not expose this TV to rain or excessive moisture.

This TV must not be exposed to dripping or splashing water and objects filled with liquid, such as vases, must not be placed on top of or above the TV.

Do not block the rear ventilation openings

- Ventilation should not be impeded by covering the ventilation openings with items such as newspapers, tablecloths and curtains.

Allow sufficient space around the TV for radiated heat

Minimum distance
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When using the pedestal, keep the space between the bottom of the TV and the surface where the TV is set.

In case of using Wall-hanging bracket, follow the manual of it.

Use only the dedicated pedestals / mounting equipment

Using an unapproved pedestal or other fixtures may make the TV unstable, risking injury. Be sure to ask your local Panasonic dealer to perform setup.

Use approved pedestals / mounts (p. 6).

Do not display a still picture for a long time

This causes the image to remain on the plasma screen (“image retention”).

This is not considered a malfunction and is not covered by the warranty.

Typical still images

Channel number and other logos

Image displayed in 4:3 mode

Video game

Computer image

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To prevent image retention, contrast is lowered automatically after a few minutes if no signals are sent or no operations are performed. (p. 80)

■Auto power standby function

- If no signal is received and no operation is performed in Analogue TV mode for 30 minutes, the TV will automatically go to standby mode.

■Keep the TV away from these types of equipment

Electronic equipment

In particular, do not place video equipment near the TV.

(Electromagnetic interference may distort images / sound.)

Equipment with an infrared sensor ●

This TV also emits infrared rays. (This may affect operation of other equipment.)

Maintenance

First, remove the mains plug from the socket outlet.

Display panel

Regular care: Gently wipe the surface clean of dirt by using a soft cloth. Major contamination: Wipe the surface clean using a soft cloth dampened with clean water or diluted neutral detergent (1 part detergent to 100 parts water). Then, using a soft dry cloth, evenly wipe the surface clean until it is dry.

Caution

- The surface of the display panel has been specially treated and may be easily damaged.

Do not tap or scratch the surface with your fingernail or other hard object.

- Take care not to subject the surface to insect repellent, solvent, thinner, or other volatile substances (this may degrade surface quality).

Cabinet, Pedestal

Regular care: Wipe the surface clean using a soft dry cloth.

Major contamination: Dampen a soft cloth with clean water or water containing a small amount of neutral detergent. Then, wring the cloth and wipe the surface clean with it. Finally, wipe the surface clean with a dry cloth.

Caution

Take care not to subject the TV's surfaces to detergent. (A liquid inside the TV could lead to product failure.)
- Take care not to subject surfaces to insect repellent, solvent, thinner, or other volatile substances (this may deteriorate the surface by peeling the paint).
- Do not allow the cabinet and pedestal to make contact with a rubber or PVC substance for a long time.

Mains plug

Wipe the mains plug with a dry cloth at regular intervals. (Moisture and dust may lead to fire or electrical shock.)

Accessories / Options

Standard accessories

Check that you have the accessories and items shown

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Remote Control □ N2QAYB000353

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Batteries for the Remote Control R6 (UM3)

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Clamper □ TMME289

→ p. 8

Mains Lead K2CT3YY00016

→ p. 10

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Operating Instructions

Ferrite core (2) J0KG00000014

→ p. 72

Cleaning cloth TKFPE01RLTB

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Pedestal TBLX0100 TXFBL01DYUU (TX-P42G15B)

TBLX0101 TKFBL01EQUU (TX-P46G15B)

→ p. 7

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Pan European Guarantee Card

CRM (Customer Relationship Management)

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Use the Ferrite cores to comply with the EMC standard.

This product contains possibly dangerous parts (such as plastic bags), that can be breathed in or swallowed by young children accidentally. Keep these parts out of reach of young children.

Optional accessories

Please contact your nearest Panasonic dealer to purchase the recommended wall-hanging bracket. For additional details, please refer to the wall-hanging bracket installation manual.

Wall-hanging bracket TY-WK4P1RW

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Holes for wall-hanging bracket installation

Screw for fixing the TV onto the wall-hanging bracket (not supplied with the TV)

Depth of screw: minimum 16 mm, maximum 36 mm

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(View from the side)

Caution

  • In order to maintain the unit's performance and safety, be absolutely sure to ask your dealer or a licenced contractor to secure the wall-hanging brackets.
  • Carefully read the instructions accompanying optional accessories, and be absolutely sure to take steps to prevent the TV from tipping over.
    Handle the TV carefully during installation since subjecting it to impact or other forces may cause product damage.
    Take care when fixing wall brackets to the wall. Always ensure that there are no electrical cables or pipes in the wall before hanging bracket.
    When using the angled-type wall hanging bracket, please ensure that there is sufficient space for the connecting cables not to press against the wall when the TV is tilted forward.
    ● To prevent fall and injury, remove the TV from its fixed wall position when it is no longer in use.

Installing / removing remote's batteries

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Caution

  • Incorrect installation may cause battery leakage and corrosion, resulting in damage to the remote control. Do not mix old and new batteries.
  • Do not mix different battery types (such as alkaline and manganese batteries).
    Do not use rechargeable (Ni-Cd) batteries.
    Do not burn or breakup batteries.
    Batteries must not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like.

Attaching the pedestal

Warning

Do not disassemble or modify the pedestal.

Otherwise the TV may fall over and become damaged, and personal injury may result.

Caution

Do not use any other TV and displays.

● Otherwise the TV may fall over and become damaged, and personal injury may result.

Do not use the pedestal if it becomes warped or physically damaged.

- If you use the pedestal while it is physically damaged, personal injury may result. Contact your nearest Panasonic dealer immediately.

During set-up, make sure that all screws are securely tightened.

- If insufficient care is taken to ensure screws are properly tightened during assembly, the pedestal will not be strong enough to support the TV, and it might fall over and become damaged, and personal injury may result.

Ensure that the TV does not fall over.

- If the TV is knocked or children climb onto 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 two or more people are not present, the TV may be dropped, and personal injury may result.

Ⓐ Assembly screw (4) (silver) XYN5+F18FN

⑧ Assembly screw (4) (black) THEL062N (TX-P42G15B) THEL060N (TX-P46G15B)

© Pole (2) R: TBLA3689 (TX-P42G15B) TBLA3679 (TX-P46G15B)

(D) Base T3LX0100 (TX-P42G15B) T3LX0101 (TX-P46G15B)

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M5 × 25

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■ Assembling the pedestal

Use the four assembly screws Ⓐ to fasten the left and right poles to the base securely.

● Make sure that the screws are securely tightened.
- Forcing the assembly screws the wrong way will strip the threads.
“” or “R” mark is stamped on the bottom of the pole.

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Front

■ Securing the TV

Use the assembly screws Ⓑ to fasten securely. Make sure that the screws are securely tightened. - Carry out the work on a horizontal and level surface.

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Accessories / Options

Adjust the panel to your desired angle

  • Ensure that the pedestal does not hang over the edge of the base even if the TV swivels to the full rotation range.
  • Do not place any objects or hands within the full rotation range.

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a: 500 mm / b: 350 mm / c: 15°

TX-P46G15B

a: 510 mm / b: 406 mm / c: 10°

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Note

Visible part of the pedestal will remain parallel to the TV even when rotated.

(View from the top)

Using the clamper

Rear of the TV
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Do not bundle the Satellite cable, RF cable and mains lead together (could cause distorted image).

Fix cables with clampers as necessary.

When using the optional accessory, follow the option's assembly manual to fix cables.

■ Attach the clamper
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■ Bundle the cables
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To loosen:
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Identifying Controls

TV
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text_image SD Card slot (p. 60) CI slot (p. 49) HDMI4 terminal (p. 73) PC terminal (p. 73) AV3 terminals (p. 73) Headphones jack (p. 73) SD CARD Common Interface HDMI4 Mains power On / Off switch • Switch On to turn on the TV or turn the TV to standby mode by the remote control Timer LED • Active for Timer Programming or Standby for Direct TV Recording: orange (flash) Timer Programming On: orange Power LED • Standby: red On: green • When using the remote control, indicates the TV has received a command. C.A.T.S. (Contrast Automatic Tracking System) sensor • Senses brightness to adjust picture quality when "Eco Mode" in the Picture Menu is set to "On" (p. 30)

Identifying Controls

Remote Control

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text_image VIERA IMAGE VIEWER (p. 60) Switches to SD Card viewing mode Standby On / Off switch • Switches TV On or Off standby Aspect (p. 17) Changes aspect ratio from Aspect Selection list Also possible by pressing this button repeatedly until you reach the desired aspect Main Menu (p. 26) Press to access Picture, Sound and Setup Menus Channel / Programme Information (p. 16) Displays channel and programme information VIERA Link Menu (p. 68) Accesses VIERA Link Menu OK • Confirms selections and choices • Press after selecting channel positions to quickly change channel Option Menu (p. 17) Easy setting for viewing and sound options Coloured buttons • Used for the selection, navigation and operation of various functions Teletext (p. 21) • Switches to teletext mode / interactive services Subtitles (p. 16) Displays subtitles Numeric buttons • Changes channel and teletext pages • Sets characters • When in Standby mode, switches TV On Sound Mute • Switches sound mute On or Off Volume Up / Down Input mode selection • TV - switches freesat / DVB / Analogue / Other Sat. mode (p. 15) AV - switches to AV input mode from Input Selection list (p. 24) Direct TV Recording (p. 66 and p. 68) Records programme immediately in DVD Recorder / VCR with Q-Link or VIERA Link connection VIERA CAST (p. 59) Displays VIERA CAST home screen Exit • Returns to the normal viewing screen VIERA TOOLS (p. 14) Displays some special feature icons and accesses easily Guide (p. 18) Displays TV Guide Cursor buttons • Makes selections and adjustments Return • Returns to the previous menu / page Hold • Freeze / unfreeze picture (p. 15) • Holds the current teletext page (teletext mode) (p. 22) Index (p. 23) Returns to the teletext index page (teletext mode) Surround (p. 31) Switches Surround sound Channel Up / Down • Selects channel in sequence Connected equipment operations (p. 25 and p. 70) DV/D/VR TV Panasonic TV

Basic Connection

External equipment and cables shown are not supplied with this TV.

Please ensure that the unit is disconnected from the mains socket before attaching or disconnecting any leads. When disconnecting the mains lead, be absolutely sure to disconnect the mains plug at the socket outlet first.

Example 1 Connecting dish or aerial
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text_image TV only Rear of the TV SATELLITE Satellite dish Satellite cable For freesat or other satellite broadcasts AC 220-240 V 50 / 60 Hz Mains lead (supplied) Aerial input terminal HOMI RF cable For digital terrestrial and analogue broadcasts Push until both side tabs click Make sure that the mains lead is securely fixed. To remove from the TV: Press both tabs and pull on mains connector to release tabs

Note

  • The freesat channel uses Astra 2 at 28.2^ East, and Eurobird 1 at 28.5^ East satellites. To ensure your satellite dish is correctly installed please consult your freesat registered dealer.
  • Connect to the TV's AV2 for a DVD Recorder / VCR supporting Q-Link (p. 66).
  • Connect to the TV's AV1 for a Cable TV box.
  • For HDMI-compatible equipment, possible to connect to HDMI terminals (HDMI1 / HDMI2 / HDMI3 / HDMI4) by using HDMI cable (p. 72).
    ● Network connection → p. 53
    ● Q-Link connection → p. 64
    ● VIERA Link connection → p. 64 and p. 65
  • Read the manual of the equipment too.

Example 2

Connecting DVD Recorder / VCR

text_image Rear of the TV AC 220-240 V 50 / 60 Hz Mains lead (supplied) Aerial input terminal HDMI ETHERNET COMPONENT AV 1 AV 2 AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN HY P HY DIGITAL AUDIO OUT Fully wired HDMI compliant cable Fully wired SCART cable HDMI AV DVD Recorder or VCR RF OUT RF cable RF IN RF cable Terrestrial aerial

Example 3

Connecting DVD Recorder /

VCR and Cable TV box

TV, DVD Recorder / VCR and Cable
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text_image Rear of the TV AC 220-240 V 50 / 60 Hz Mains lead (supplied) Aerial input terminal Fully wired HDMI compliant cable HDMI ETHERNET AV 1 AV 2 AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN COMPONENT L L V HDMI 3 HLD 2 HDMI X8514 OUT Fully wired SCART cable RF cable AV 2 AV 1 HDMI HDMI TV/AV Recorder/AV DVD Recorder or VCR Cable Cable TV box RF OUT RF cable RF IN RF cable Terrestrial aerial

Auto Setup

Search and store TV channels automatically.

● These steps are not necessary if the setup has been completed by your local dealer.
- Please complete connections (p. 10 and p. 11) and settings (if necessary) of the connected equipment before starting Auto Setup. For details of settings for the connected equipment, read the appropriate manual.

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natural_image Front view of a flat-screen computer monitor with a curved cable or cable extension (no visible text or symbols)

SD Card LED (blue)

1

Plug the TV into mains socket and switch On

(Takes a few seconds to be displayed)

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text_image O/I freesat Auto Setup Search Signal Quality 0 to 10 Signal Strength 0 to 10 TV Channels Found 8 Radio Channels Found 2 Data Channels Found 1 Create a unit, creating channel list

Auto Setup will start to search for TV channels and store them in the numbered order as specified by the broadcasters.

- If "freesat Auto Setup" cannot be done completely

→ "FAQs" (p. 80)

(freesat tuning)

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text_image Auto Setup - DVB and Analogue DVB Scan CH:21 Analogue Scan >=21 Test Size About 0 minutes. CH Channel Name Type Quantity 62 CSBC Channel Free TV 16 62 DUC Audio Voice Free TV 19 62 IE4 Free TV 19 62 Carbon Mask Free TV 19 29 Analogus 33 BRC1 Analogus Free TV:4 Pay TV:0 Radio:0 Data:0 Analogus 2 Searching

(DVB and Analogue tuning)

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- If Q-Link, or similar technology (p. 66), compatible recorder with analogue tuner is connected, analogue channel setting is automatically downloaded to the recorder. (Digital channel setting is not downloaded.) If downloading has failed, you can download later through the Setup Menu.

→ "Q-Link Download" (p. 32)

Enter your postcode

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text_image Enter Postcode for local channels including space Postcode A S C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q E F T U V W X Y Z 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 ↓ L I B L F G H I U U
  • Your postcode is required to receive local services and sort the channel order. Please ensure to include a space when entering your postcode.
  • If you skip this step, the default postcode (central London) will be set.

Input Owner ID

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Please enter your own choice of PIN number, name, etc. to help the police to crack crime.

  • Make a note of the PIN number in case you forget it. You can skip this step and input the Owner ID later.
    → "Owner ID" (p. 49)

Select "Home"

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Auto Setup is now complete and your TV is ready for viewing.

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To check channel list at-a-glance

→ "Using TV Guide" (p. 18 and p. 19)
To edit channels
→ "Tuning and Editing Channels" (p. 36 - 41)

Using the On Screen Displays

Many features available on this TV can be accessed via the On Screen Display menu.

How to use remote control

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Move the cursor / select the menu item

Access the menu / store settings after adjustments have been made or options have been set

Open the main menu

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BACK/ RETURN

Move the cursor / adjust levels / select from a range of options

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Return to the previous menu

Exit the menu system and return to the normal viewing screen

ON SCREEN HELP Instructions box - Operation guide

(example: Owner ID)

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text_image Owner ID Please enter new PIN PIN EXIT 3-9 PIN entry RETURN

Operation guide will help you.

Note

  • If tuning has failed "Auto Setup" (p. 34 and p. 35)
  • If you wish to tune in other satellite channels "Auto Setup" in "Other Sat. Tuning Menu" (p. 43)
    ● To initialize all settings → "Shipping Condition" (p. 47)
  • If you turned the TV Off during Standby mode last time, the TV will be in Standby mode when you turn the TV On with Mains power On / Off switch.

How to enter the postcode ■

Set characters one by one Exit the menu to go to next step

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①select
②set

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You can set characters by using numeric buttons.

→ "Characters table for numeric buttons" (p. 77)

How to input Owner ID

Enter the

PIN number

(4 digits)

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Enter the PIN number twice at first setting.

Select NAME / HOUSE NO /

POSTCODE and access the

"User input" mode

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②access
①select

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Set characters one by one Return to select

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other items
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or

Exit the menu to go to next step

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①select
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②set

You can set characters by using numeric buttons.

→ "Characters table for numeric buttons" (p. 77)

"shop" mode (for shop display use only)

Automatic Demo Off / On selection screen is displayed.

You can change the viewing environment at this stage

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Select "Home"

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(This is not available in "Home" mode)

Auto Setup is complete

- If the viewing environment is set to "Shop" mode and Automatic Demo is set to "On", the blue LED on the front panel of the TV will light up even without an SD Card inserted. To turn off the LED, either set Automatic Demo to "Off" or set SD Card LED to "Off" in the Setup Menu (p. 33).

- To change viewing environment later on, you will need to initialise all settings by accessing Shipping Condition and go through Auto Setup again.

→ "Shipping Condition" (p. 47)

How to Use VIERA TOOLS

You can access some special features easily by using the VIERA TOOLS function.

- For "VIERA Link Control", "Pause Live TV" and "Media Server" functions to operate correctly, ensure the connections and settings are completed.

VIERA Link Control / Pause Live TV:

“Summary of Q-Link and VIERA Link features” (p. 64 and p. 65), “Preparations” (p. 67) After connection, turn the equipment on and then switch the TV on.

Media Server:

→ "Network connections" (p. 53), "Network Setup" (p. 54)

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1

Display icons of the feature

2

Select a feature

3

Follow the operations of each feature

● VIERA Link Control → "VIERA Link Control" (p. 70)

When more than two pieces of compatible equipment are connected a selection screen will be displayed. Please select the correct description and access.

- Pause Live TV

→ "Pause Live TV" (p. 69)

- Slideshow

→ "Slideshow" (p. 61)

Slideshow will use all of the photos on the SD Card.

Photos • "Photo View" (p. 60)

■ To return to TV

EXIT

Note

You can change the display type of feature icons

→ "VIERA TOOLS" (p. 33)

Movies • "Movie View" (p. 62)

Media Server

• "Using DLNA ^® features" (p. 56)

Watching TV

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text_image Turn power on (Press for about 1 second) • Mains power On / Off switch should be On. (p. 8) Select the mode (freesat, DVB, Analogue or Other Sat.) TV Selection freesat DVB Analogue Other Sat. • Also possible by pressing the TV button repeatedly on the remote control or side panel of the TV. (p. 8) Information banner appears whenever you select a channel • For details → p. 16 Select a channel up down Volume Panasonic TV rec PROGRAMME DVD/OR TV freesat channel position numbers run in the ranges 100 - 999 and 0100 - 0999. • To select a three-digit channel position number, e.g. 133 → 1 → 3 def → 3 dkf • To select a four-digit channel position number, e.g. 0246 → 0 → 2 abc → 4 ghi → 6 mno DVB and Other Sat. channel position numbers run from 1 onwards. Analogue channel position numbers run in the ranges 0 - 99. • To select a two or three-digit channel position number, e.g. 39 → 3 def → 9 wyg

Note To watch pay-TV → "Common Interface" (p. 49)

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text_image ■Select a channel using Information banner (p. 16) Possible to confirm the channel name and programme before changing channels. Display Information banner if it is not displayed While the banner is displayed, select the channel Possible to set display timeout in "Banner Display Timeout" (p. 33).

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    A["Display TV Guide"] --> B["Select the programme now on the air"]
    B --> C["Select "View" (freesat or DVB mode)"]
    C --> D["Select a channel using TV Guide (p. 18) Possible to confirm the TV Guide (EPG) before changing channels."]

Other useful functions

Hold
Freeze / unfreeze pictureHOLD

Watching TV

Display Information banner

Display Information banner

Also appears when changing a channel

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text_image TV mode Example (freesat): Channel position and name FS 103 ITV Wales Channel type (if it is Radio or Data channel) Current time Programme — Coronation Street 19 : 30 - 20 : 00 Now ▶ Mute Encrypted SubtitlesAD TXT Multi Audio 45 Radio 19:35 freesat Channel List For info press i

Programme Start / Finish time

Features available / Message meanings

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text_image "All DVB Channels" or "Favourites1-4" (p. 39) To switch blue Example (DVB): D 103 ITV Wales Radio 19:35 All DVB Channels Coronation Street Select favourites 19 : 30 - 20 : 00 Now For info press i Mute Encrypted AD Subtitles TXT Multi Audio 45

Example (Analogue):
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text_image A 3 ITV 19:35 All Analogue Channels itv1 CH23 Mute TXT NICAM 45

Channel number

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text_image "All Other Sat. Channels" or "Favourites1-4" (p. 44) To switch → blue Example (Other Sat.): S 103 ITV Wales Radio 19:35 All Other Sat. Channels Coronation Street Select favourites 19 : 30 - 20 : 00 For Info press i Mute Encrypted Subtitles TXT Multi Audio 45

To confirm another tuned channel name

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• Information on the next programme (freesat, DVB, Other sat.)

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- Extra information → i (press again to hide the banner) (freesat, DVB, Other sat.)

"AD", "Subtitles", "TXT", "Multi Audio" indications are displayed as available on particular programmes, but may not be available for all individual programmes being broadcast.

Display the extra information to confirm availability of these functions.

Mute

Sound mute On

Bad signal

Poor TV signal quality

Encrypted

Scrambled programme

Audio Description service available

- This function can aid visually-impaired viewers by adding an additional audio track to describe events on-screen.

- For settings → p. 31

Subtitles

Subtitle service available

TXT

Teletext service available

Multi Audio

Multiple audio available

Stereo, Mono, NICAM

Audio mode

1 - 90

Off Timer remaining time

- For settings → p. 17

● To watch the channel listed in the banner → OK

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To set display timeout

→ "Banner Display Timeout" (p. 33)

Example:
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text_image 103 ITV Wales Coronation Street 19:30 - 20:00 Now ▶ [AD] AD freesat Channel List Exit info

Display subtitles

■ freesat, DVB or Other Sat. mode

Display / hide subtitles (if available)

To change the language for digital channel (if available)

→ "Preferred Subtitles" (p. 33)

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■ Analogue mode

Display subtitles

To hide subtitles

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Note

  • This is the same as switching to Analogue teletext service and selecting "P888" (subtitle service). (p. 23)
  • You cannot change the channel when this function is active.

Aspect

Change the aspect ratio (image size)

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Enjoy viewing the image at its optimum size and aspect.

Normally programmes have the Aspect Control Signal (Widescreen signal, etc.), and the TV will choose the aspect ratio automatically according to the Aspect Control Signal (p. 74).

If you would like to change the aspect ratio manually ■

Display Aspect Selection list While the list is displayed,

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select the mode

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Aspect Selection list

To change the mode using the ASPECT button only

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Auto
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The best ratio is chosen and the image expanded to fill the screen. For details → p. 74

16:9
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Directly displays the image at 16:9 without distortion (anamorphic).

4:3
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Displays the image at the standard 4:3 without distortion.

Zoom2
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Displays a 16:9 letterbox (anamorphic) image full-screen without distortion.

14:9
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Displays the image at the standard 14:9 without distortion.

Zoom1
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Displays a 16:9 letterbox or 4:3 image without distortion.

Zoom3
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Displays a 2.35:1 letterbox (anamorphic) image full-screen without distortion. At 16:9, displays the image at its maximum (with slight enlargement).

Note

Only "16:9" and "4:3" are available in PC input mode.

Not available when the subtitle function is active.

Not available in teletext service.

- Aspect mode can be memorized separately for SD (Standard definition) and HD (High definition) signals.

Display the selectable settings for the current programme

Check or change the current programme status instantly

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Multi Audio / AD (freesat mode)

Allows you to select between alternative language or Audio Description for sound tracks (if available) Set Audio Description "Auto" in the Sound Menu (p. 31) to select the audio description sound track. In freesat mode, Audio Description cannot be controlled separately from the audio description sound track.

Multi Audio (DVB or Other Sat. mode)

Allows you to select between alternative language for sound tracks (if available)

• To change

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Subtitle Language (freesat, DVB or Other Sat. mode) Allows you to select the language in which subtitles should appear (if available)

NICAM (Analogue mode)

→ Sound Menu (p. 31)

Volume Correction

Adjusts volume of individual channel or input mode

Audio Description (DVB mode)

Set to "Auto" if the programme has Audio Description service, then you will hear an additional audio track to describe events on-screen

- To adjust the volume for Audio Description

→ "Audio Description Menu" (p. 31)

Note

- Also possible to change the settings in Menu list (p. 30 - 33).

Off Timer

Turn the TV off automatically after a fixed period

Display the menu

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Select "Setup"

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Select "Off Timer" and set the time

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text_image Setup Menu Timer Programming Off Timer Link Settings Child Lock Freeest Tuning Menu Other Sat Tuning Menu Display Settings System Menu Other Settings

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  • To cancel → Set to "Off" or turn the TV off.
    ● To display the remaining time → Information banner (p. 16)

Note

- When the remaining time is within 3 minutes, the remaining time will flash on the screen.

Using TV Guide

TV Guide—Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) provides an on-screen listing of the programmes currently broadcast and the forthcoming broadcasts over the next seven days (depending on the broadcasters).

- When this TV is turned on for the first time, or the TV is switched off for more than a week, it may take some time before the TV Guide is completely shown.

freesat mode

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1

Select freesat

p. 15

TV

2

Display the Channel Genre selection list

3

Select the genre and view TV Guide

Example:

- To change the layout (Landscape / Portrait) view "Landscape" to see many channels view "Portrait" to see one channel at a time

Example:

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text_image TV Guide: Portrait Wed 24/10/2007 10:46 Wed 24th All Types All Channels 101 BBC CNE 102 BBC NW 103 BBC NEWS 104 BBC 105 BBC THREE 19:30-20:00 Eastander 20:00-20:30 DIY SOS 20:30-21:00 The Bill 21:00-22:00 Red Cap 22:30-23:00 Live junction 23:00-23:30 POP 108 23:30-30:00 Rugby Select programme Time Programming EXIT Selection channel RETURN info GPS Change display mode Page up Page down 124 hours Prop Type Channel Genre

Portrait (Displays by time)

Other Sat. mode

In Other Sat. mode, TV Guide is not available. In stead, Channel List will appear.

To tune in Other Sat. Channels

→ p. 43

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(in Other Sat. mode)

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Other Sat. Channel List

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① select channel

②watch

- There might be some programmes displayed as greyed-out in TV Guide. These are the Off-Air programmes (non-running programmes).

■ the previous day

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the next day

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■ view a channel list of the selected type

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■ view a channel list of the selected genre

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text_image (Channel Genre list) ①select genre OK ②view

To list favourite channels → p. 37

DVB or Analogue mode

  • This TV supports the GUIDE Plus+ system in DVB or Analogue mode.
  • The Gemstar branding partner will supply the rating informations in the programme information and the recommended group in the Prog.Type list.
  • Analogue channels will be listed after DVB channels but there will be no programme listings. "D" means DVB channel and "A" means Analogue channel.

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text_image Select DVB or Analogue p. 15 View TV Guide To change the layout (Landscape / Portrait) view "Landscape" to see many channels view "Portrait" to see one channel at a time Example: Current date and time Gemstar branding partner TV Guide time TV Guide date Programme Logo of the Example: TV Guide - Landscape Wed 24/10/2007 19:46 Wed 24th All Types All Channels 1 BBC ONE 20:00 - 20:31 DIY SOS - We open in the Barsetsys Time: 19:30 20:30 20:30 21:00 D 1 BBC ONE Eastander DIY SOS The Bill Red Cap D 7 BBC THREE Hot Wars Holiday Program D 11 E1 Emirandal Coloration Street The Bill D 70 BBC FOUR 10 O' clock News BBC Papiu Char. Good Eye D 72 BBC 2W Panorama Suring watch Coast D 26 BBC I'm A Cavity Pop Icon News D78 BBC Radi Rugby 15 To 1 The Bill Select channel EXIT Info Select programme Edit Change display mode Page up Timer Programming Return Switch Siding Advert Page down -24 hours +24 hours Proo Type Category Advertisement Landscape (Displays by channel) Channel position and name VIERA VIERA TV Guide - Portrait Wed 24/10/2007 19:46 Wed 24th All Types All Channels 1 BBC ONE D 7 BBC THREE D 14 E4 D 70 BBC FOUR 19:30-20:30 Eastander 25:00-29:30 DIY SOS i 25:30-21:30 The Bill 21:00-22:30 Red Cap 22:30-23:30 Live Junction 23:00-23:30 POP 100 23:00-00:30 Rugby Select programme Exit Info Select channel Change display mode Page up Timer Programming Return Switch Siding Advert Page down +24 hours Proo Type Category Portra (Displays by time) T■ the previous day (DVB mode) red T■ view a channel list of the selected type (DVB mode) yellow T■ view a channel list of the selected category blue T■ the next day (DVB mode) green (Type list) ①select type ②view Category list All Channels All Channels All DVB Channels All Analogue Channels Free DVB Channels TV/Data DVB Channels Favourites1 Favourites2 Favourites3 Favourites4 Only Analogue channels are listed ①select category ②view To list favourite channels p. 39

View advertisement

Enter your postcode when using this function for the first time

→ "Postcode" in "GUIDE Plus+ Settings" (p. 33)

If you have already entered your postcode in "Auto Setup" - when first using the TV (p. 12), you do not have to enter again.

If you enter an incorrect postcode for your area, or no postcodes are entered, advertisement may not be displayed correctly.

Display advertisement information

OPTION

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- To display the latest advertisement, you will need to update the information.

To update the information continuously, the TV must be left in Standby mode at night.

Note

- Some advertisements are for future programmes.

In this case it is possible to use the Guide link recording function (p. 20).

The advertisements displayed on the TV Guide are sent from the GUIDE Plus+ system so that they cannot be deleted manually or will not be lost even when the TV is turned Off with Mains power On / Off switch.

change advertisements

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T return to TV Guide

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Using TV Guide

Other (Specular functions viewing TV Guide)

Watch the programme

Select the current programme or channel

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①select

J

② access

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Select "View" (freesat or DVB mode)

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①select

②watch

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Timer Programming

→ see below

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(TV screen)

View details of the programme (freesat or DVB mode)

Select the programme View details

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select

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Timer Programming (freesat or DVB mode)

Select the forthcoming programme to output to external recorder

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①select

C

② set

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text_image Timer Programming Wed 15/10/08 18:50 No. Channel Name Date Start End min STLL ID: CD61 TINERS 17/10/18 18:30 20:00 12:00 OFF ID: 1974 FTably Squeezed Extra 15/10/08 23:00 24:00 25:00 26:00 OFF ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... Forward: F-OUT Page: Page1 Next: Next

(Timer Programming screen)

Timer LED will turn on if Timer Programming is set.

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Timer LED

- Orange Timer LED (Blinking during timer active)

Note

● While recording, you cannot watch any other channels except the one being recorded.
- When recording programmes, you must make the proper settings on the recorder connected to the TV.

If a compatible recorder with Q-Link or similar technologies is connected

to the TV (p. 66) and the "Link Settings" (p. 32) are completed, no setting of the recorder is required.

Also read the manual of the recorder.

If you select the current programme, a screen asking you to confirm whether you wish to watch or record it will appear. Select "Timer Programming" to record from the time you finish the Timer Programming setting.

■ check / change / cancel a Timer Programming event

→ "Timer Programming" (p. 51)

■ To return to TV Guide

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Guide link recording is a timer programme controlled by information from the TV Guide.

Programme start and end times may be changed by broadcasters and sent to the TV for timer programme to follow the change.

Split Programme is a programme which is interrupted by one or more other programmes.

Both of the above are subject to signals being sent by broadcasters.

Select the forthcoming programme to output to external recorder

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text_image Timer Programming Wed 15/10/08 18:50 No. Channel Name Date Start End min BTTL ID: BODIL TIMES ID: SBC1 Holiday Wave TD: TV3 Fostily Aqueated Extra ... Good line Dolby Wave SET.BN Date Start End Pays up Page down Turn off

(Timer Programming screen)

"Guide" is displayed if the timer is set from the TV Guide

"S/P" is displayed if the timer is set from the TV Guide and the programme is a Split Programme

Timer LED will turn on if Timer Programming is set.

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"①" will be displayed in the TV Guide if Timer Programming is set.

→ "Timer Programming" (p. 51)
- If you edit the start time or end time of Guide link recording more than 10 minutes after setting to record, it will no longer be performed as Guide link recording. The recording will be performed according to the time setting in Timer Programming.

To return to TV Guide

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Note

● Not available in Analogue or Other Sat. mode.
- Whilst making Split Programme recording, it is not possible to record any other programmes between the interrupted programmes.

The Split Programme recording does not work if the separated parts are broadcast on differing channels.

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You can enjoy news, weather forecasts and subtitles, etc. (depending on the broadcaster)

- The availability of teletext services for a programme is indicated by "TXT" in the information banner.

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text_image 11 BBC ONE Wales 20:35 All DVS Channels Coronation Street 20 - 30 - 29 - 32 Now > School Favourites For info press TAT

Information banner (p. 16)

Displayed if programme has teletext service

Digital teletext (MHEG)

Digital teletext services

Digital teletext services differ greatly from analogue teletext.

When you switch to a digital teletext service, the images you see can contain graphics and text, laid out and controlled in a manner decided by the broadcaster.

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text_image INPUT ASPECT MENU N DIRECT TV REC EXIT i G OK OPTION BACKI RETURN TEXT STTL INDEX HOLD 1 2 abc f 3 4 ghi 5 jkl 6 mno 7 8 tuvprrs 9 wyz 0 REC PROGRAMME DVD/WR TV Panasonic TV

Select freesat or DVB

→ p. 15

TV

freesat and DVB programmes have digital teletext services (MHEG).

Switch to Teletext

TEXT

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text_image 17:51 28 Feb

How to use

In all cases, it is possible to navigate the pages using buttons on the remote control, but because the commands available must apply to all manufacturers of digital equipment, some on screen commands may not correspond exactly to the remote control buttons.

For example:

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text_image When "select" or "go" is displayed → OK When "◀", "▶", "▲", "▼" symbol is displayed → OK When "back key" is displayed → BACK/RETURN When the key words are displayed on colour bar → red green yellow blue When options with numbers are displayed → 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 When "i" is displayed → i (information)

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Note

- As soon as you switch to a digital channel with links to a teletext service, software is downloaded in the background to enable the teletext function. This means that when switching to a digital channel, you should wait for approximately 5 seconds before pressing the TEXT button - this will allow the software to download. If you press the TEXT button before download is complete, there will be a short delay before the text screen is displayed. While navigating digital teletext, you will find there is a short delay when moving between pages while the page downloads. There is often a prompt shown somewhere on the page (for example "Loading") to let you know that this is happening.

Viewing Teletext

Analogue teletext

Analogue teletext services

Analogue teletext services are the text information provided by the broadcasters.

The features may vary depending on the broadcasters.

What is FASTEXT mode?

In FASTEXT mode, four differently coloured subjects are situated at the bottom of the screen. To access more information about one of these subjects, press the appropriately coloured button. This facility enables fast access to information on the subjects shown.

What is List mode?

In List mode, four differently coloured page numbers are situated at the bottom of the screen. Each of these numbers can be altered and stored in the TV's memory. ("Store frequently viewed pages", p. 23)

■ To change mode → "Teletext" in the Setup Menu (p. 33)

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text_image 1 Select Analogue or Other Sat. → p. 15 TV Other Sat. programmes are digital broadcasts. The operations of the teletext services, however, are equal to Analogue teletext service. 2 Switch to Teletext TEXT Displays the index page (content varies depending on the broadcasters) Current page number P100 17:51 28 Feb Time / date TELETEXT INFORMATION Colour bar 3 Select the page 1 2 abc 3 red 4 5 6 mo 7 8 9 mo 0 or up down or red green yellow blue (Corresponds to the colour bar) ■ To adjust contrast → MENU (Press twice) → As the blue bar is displayed ■ To return to TV → EXIT

Reveal hidden data

Reveal hidden words e.g. quiz page answers

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- To rehide

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FULL / TOP / BOTTOM

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(Expand the TOP half)

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(Expand the BOTTOM half)

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HOLD

Stop automatic updating

(If you wish to hold the current page without updating)

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INDEX

Return to the main index page

INDEX

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Subtitles

View a favourite page stored

STTL

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● Factory setting is "P888" (subtitle service) on the blue button (List mode).

View in multi window

Watch TV and Teletext in two windows at once

TEXT

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Operations can be made only in Teletext screen.

● Each time pressed: Teletext → TV and Teletext

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Store frequently viewed pages

Store frequently viewed pages in the colour bar

(List mode only)

As page is displayed

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Corresponding coloured button

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ok press and hold

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If you wish to use Subtitles, do not change number on blue button.

The number changes to white.

■ To change stored pages

Enter new page number

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Coloured button you want to change

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View sub page

View sub page (Only when teletext is more than one page)

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-Appears at top of the screen

■ To view specific sub page

MENU

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Enter the 4-digit number example: P6

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Sub pages:

The number of sub pages varies depending on the broadcasters (up to 79 pages). It may take some time for searching, during which time you can watch TV.

Watch TV while waiting for update

View the TV picture while searching for a teletext page

Teletext automatically updates itself when new information becomes available.

Changes to TV screen temporarily

View the updated page

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- Appears when updating is completed

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(You cannot change the channel.)

- The news page provides a function that indicates arrival of latest news ("News Flash").

Watching External inputs

Connect the external equipment (VCRs, DVD equipment, etc.) and you can watch through the input.

● To connect the equipment → p. 11 and p. 72

The Remote Control is capable of operating some functions of selected external equipment.

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text_image Turn the TV on ■ When connecting with SCART as example 2 or 3 (p. 11) • Receives input signals automatically when playback starts • Input signals are automatically identified by the SCART (pin 8) terminal. • This function is also available for HDMI connections (p. 72). If input mode is not switched automatically • Perform ② and ③ Check the setup of the equipment. Display the Input select menu AV Select the input mode connected to the equipment Input Selection AV1 AV2/S AV3/S COMPONENT PC HDMI1 HDMI2 HDMI3 HDMI4 TV Media Server • You can also select the input using the AV button on the remote control or the side panel of the TV. Press the button repeatedly until the desired input is selected. • You cannot select "Media Server" using the AV button on the side panel of the TV. • In order to switch between AV2/AV3 and AV2S/AV3S, move the indicator by pressing left and right cursor button. • You can label or skip each input mode → "Input Labels" (p. 46) Skipped inputs will not be displayed when the AV button is pressed. View Displays the selected mode AV2

return to TV

→ TV

Note

  • If the external equipment has an aspect adjustment function, set to "16:9".
  • For details, see the manual of the equipment or ask your local dealer.

Screen display

TerminalAV1 AV2 AV3COMPONENTPC HDMI1 HDMI2 HDMI3 HDMI4
Manual input (default setting in "Input Labels")AV1 AV1-RGBAV2 AV2-S-Video AV2-RGBAV3 AV3-S-VideoCOMPONENTPC HDMI1 HDMI2 HDMI3 HDMI4
Auto input (EC mode or) (VIERA Link)EC/AV1 EC/AV1-RGBEC/AV2 EC/AV2-S-Video EC/AV2-RGBEC/HDMI1 Applicable for EC mode and VIERA LinkEC/HDMI2 Applicable for VIERA LinkEC/HDMI3 Applicable for VIERA LinkEC/HDMI4 Applicable for VIERA Link
  • If the above information is permanently displayed on the top left of the screen, press the i button to clear.

Operating the equipment with the TV remote control

The equipment connected to the TV can be directly operated with the below buttons of this TV remote control.

DVD/VCR TVSelection Switch for operating the connected equipmentSelect “DVD/VCR” to operate Panasonic DVD Recorder, DVD Player, Player theatre, Blu-ray Disc theatre or VCR→“How to change the code for the type of the equipment” (see below)Select “TV” to operate the connected equipment in VIERA Link→“VIERA Link Control” (p. 70)
StandbySet to Standby mode / Turn on
PlayPlayback videocassette / DVD
StopStop the operations
Rewind / Skip / SearchVCR: Rewind, view the picture rapidly in reverseDVD: Skip to the previous track or titlePress and hold to search backward
Fast-forward / Skip / SearchVCR: Fast-forward, view the picture rapidly forwardDVD: Skip to the next track or titlePress and hold to search forward
PausePause / ResumeDVD: Press and hold to play at slow speed
PROGRAMMEChannel Up / DownSelect channel
RECRecordStart recording

■ How to change the code for the type of the equipment

Each type of the Panasonic equipment has its own remote control code. Please change the code according to the equipment you want to operate.

① Set the position to "DVD/VCR"
② Press and hold ⏻ during the following operations

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Enter the appropriate code, see table below

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Press

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Type of the equipmentCode
DVD Recorder, DVD Player70 (default)
Player theatre, Blu-ray Disc theatre71
VCR72

Note

  • Confirm if the remote control works correctly after changing the code.
  • The codes may be reset to default values if batteries are replaced.
  • Some operations may not be possible on some equipment models.

How to Use Menu Functions

Various menus allow you to make settings for the picture, sound, and other functions.

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1

Display the menu

MENU

Displays the functions that can be set (varies according to the input signal)

2

Select the menu

(example: Picture Menu)

3

Select the item

(example: Picture Menu)

4

Adjust or select

(example: Picture Menu)

■ To return to TV at any time

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■ Choose from among alternatives

Number and positions of alternatives

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■ To reset the settings

  • To reset the picture settings only
    "Reset to Defaults" in the Picture Menu (p. 30)
  • To reset the sound settings only
    → "Reset to Defaults" in the Sound Menu (p. 31)
    To initialize all settings
    "Shipping Condition" in the Setup Menu (p. 47)

■To return to the previous screen

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■ Adjust using the slide bar

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■ Go to the next screen

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■ Enter characters by free input menu

You can enter names or numbers freely for some items.

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text_image User input Name A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T L V W X Y Z 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 1 R 3 b c d e f g h i k l m n o o f s t = v w + y z ( ) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

Set characters one by one

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Store

BACK!

RETURN

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- You can set characters by using numeric buttons.

→ "Characters table for numeric buttons" (p. 77)

Overview

(Picture, Sound)

How to operate

p. 26

VIERA Main Menu

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Picture

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Sound

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Setup

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text_image Picture Menu Viewing Mode Dynamic Contrast Brightness Colour Sharpness Tint Colour Balance Warm Colour Management Off Eco Mode Off

(p. 30)

Available in NTSC

Not available in PC

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text_image Picture Menu 2/2 P-NR Off 3D-COMB Off Advanced PC Settings Access Reset to Defaults Reset

Not available in PC

Available in NTSC / PAL

Available in PC

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text_image Advanced PC Settings W/B High R W/B High B W/B Low R W/B Low B Gamma 2.2 Reset to Defaults Reset

(p. 63)

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text_image Sound Menu 1/2 Mode Music Bass Treble Balance Headphone Volume Surround Off Volume Correction Speaker Distance to Wall Over 30cm Preferred Multi Audio English

(p. 31)
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text_image Sound Menu NICAM Off SPDIF Selection Auto HDMI1 Input Digital Audio Description Access Reset to Defaults Reset

Available in digital

Available in Analogue

Available in Network movie contents and Movie View

Available in HDMI

Available in freesat and DVB freesat:

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(p. 31)

DVB:
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text_image Audio Description Menu Audio Description Off Volume Speakers Off Headphones Off

(p. 31)

How to Use Menu Functions

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flowchart
graph TD
    A["Overview (Setup)"] --> B["How to operate p. 26"]
    B --> C["Setup Menu"]
    C --> D["PC Setup"]
    D --> E["Timer Programming"]
    D --> F["Off Timer"]
    D --> G["Link Settings"]
    D --> H["Child Lock"]
    D --> I["freesat Tuning Menu"]
    D --> J["DVB Tuning Menu"]
    D --> K["Analogue Tuning Menu"]
    D --> L["Display Settings"]
    D --> M["System Menu"]
    D --> N["Other Settings"]
    C --> O["PC Setup"]
    O --> P["Input Resolution: 1024 x 768"]
    O --> Q["Clock"]
    O --> R["H-pos"]
    O --> S["V-pos"]
    O --> T["Clock Phase"]
    O --> U["Sync"]
    O --> V["Reset to Defaults"]
    O --> W["Reset"]

    X["Available in PC"] --> Y["Link Settings"]
    Y --> Z["VIERA Link On"]
    Y --> AA["Q-Link AV2"]
    Y --> AB["AV2 out TV"]
    Y --> AC["Standby Power Save On"]
    Y --> AD["Intelligent Auto Standby On (No reminder)"]
    Y --> AE["Q-Link Download Access"]
    Y --> AF["Network Setup Access"]
    Y --> AG["DivX® VOD Access"]

    X --> AH["Child Lock-PIN Entry"]
    AH --> AI["Please enter new PIN"]
    AH --> AJ["PIN"]

    AC --> AK["Freesat Tuning Menu"]
    AK --> AL["Favourites Edit Access"]
    AK --> AM["Channel List Access"]
    AK --> AN["Auto Setup Access"]
    AK --> AO["Signal Condition Access"]

    AL --> AP["DVB Tuning Menu"]
    AP --> AQ["Favourites Edit Access"]
    AP --> AR["Channel List Access"]
    AP --> AS["Auto Setup Access"]
    AP --> AT["Manual Tuning Access"]
    AP --> AU["Update Channel List Access"]
    AP --> AV["New Channel Message On"]
    AP --> AW["Signal Condition Access"]

    AN --> AX["Analogue Tuning Menu"]
    AX --> AY["Channel List Access"]
    AX --> AZ["Auto Setup Access"]
    AX --> BA["Manual Tuning Access"]

    AU --> BB["Other Satellite Tuning Menu"]
    BB --> BC["Favourites Edit Access"]
    BB --> BD["Channel List Access"]
    BB --> BE["Auto Setup Access"]
    BB --> BF["Manual Tuning Access"]
    BB --> BG["Add New Channels Access"]
    BB --> BH["Signal Condition Access"]

    AX --> BI["System Menu"]
    BI --> BJ["Shipping Condition Access"]
    BI --> BK["Owner ID Access"]
    BI --> BL["Common Interface Access"]
    BI --> BM["System Update Access"]
    BI --> BN["Software Licence Access"]
    BI --> BO["System Information Access"]

    CA["Available in DVB or Analogue"] --> CB["Available in Freesat or Other Sat."]

    DA["Available in DVB or Analogue"] --> DB["Available in DVB or Other Sat."]

    DC["Available in Freesat or Other Sat."] --> DD["Available in Freesat or Other Sat."]

    DE["Available in Freesat or Other Sat."] --> DF["Available in Freesat or Other Sat."]

    DG["Guide Plus+ Settings Menu"] --> DH["Postcode Access"]
    DG --> DI["System Information Access"]

    DJ["Enter Postcode"] --> DK["Postcode"]

    DL["Guide Plus+ Settings Menu"] --> DM["Postcode"]

    DN["Display Settings"] --> DO["Telotext FASTEXT English Side Panel Off Input Labels Access Banner Display Timeout 3 seconds Playing Time Display On VIERA TOOLS Rich"]

    DO --> DP["Output to User Interface with Back to Close Screen"]

    DR[Input Labels 1/2 AV1 DV0 AV2/S AV3/S COMPONENT COMPONENT PC HDMI1 HDMI2 HDMI3 HDMI4 HDIM1 HDIM2 HDIM3 HDIM4 HDIM5 HDIM6 HDIM7 HDIM8 HDIM9 HDIM10 HDIM11 HDIM12 HDIM13 HDIM14 HDIM15 HDIM16 HDIM17 HDIM18 HDIM19 HDIM20 HDIM21 HDIM22 HDIM23 HDIM24 HDIM25 HDIM26 HDIM27 HDIM28 HDIM29 HDIM30 HDIM31 HDIM32 HDIM33 HDIM34 HDIM35 HDIM36 HDIM37 HDIM38 HDIM39 HDIM40 HDIM41 HDIM42 HDIM43 HDIM44 HDIM45 HDIM46 HDIM47 HDIM48 HDIM49 HDIM50 HDIM51 HDIM52 HDIM53 HDIM54 HDIM55 HDIM56 HDIM57 HDIM58 HDIM59 HDIM60 HDIM61 HDIM62 HDIM63 HDIM64 HDIM65 HDIM66 HDIM67 HDIM68 HDIM69 HDIM70 HDIM71 HDIM72 HDIM73 HDIM74 HDIM75 HDIM76 HDIM77 HDIM78 HDIM79 HDIM80 HDIM81 HDIM82 HDIM83 HDIM84 HDIM85 HDIM86 HDIM87 HDIM88 HDIM89 HDIM90 HDIM91 HDIM92 HDIM93 HDIM94 HDIM95 HDIM96 HDIM97 HDIM98 HDIM99 HDIM100 HDIM101 HDIM102 HDIM103 HDIM104 HDIM105 HDIM106 HDIM107 HDIM108 HDIM109 HDIM110 HDIM111 HDIM112 HDIM113 HDIM114 HDIM115 HDIM116 HDIM117 HDIM118 HDIM119 HDIM120 HDIM121 HDIM122 HDIM123 HDIM124 HDIM125 HDIM126 HDIM127 HDIM128 HDIM129 HDIM130 HDIM131 HDIM132 HDIM133 HDIM134 HDIM135 HDIM136 HDIM137 HDIM138 HDIM139 HDIM140 HDIM141 HDIM142 HDIM143 HDIM144 HDIM145 HDIM146 HDIM147 HDIM148 HDIM149 HDIM150 HTM

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All tuning data will be erased Are you sure? Are you sure?

(p. 47)

How to Use Menu Functions

Menu list ■

MenuItem Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives)
PictureViewing ModeSelects four different screen settings (Dynamic / Normal / Cinema / Game)In each Viewing Mode setting, Contrast, Brightness, Colour, Sharpness, Tint, Colour Balance, Colour Management, Eco Mode and 3D-COMB can be adjusted and stored to suit your particular viewing requirement (e.g., you may require different settings for viewing sports, films, news etc.)Set for each input signalChanges will be stored automatically Dynamic: Provides enhanced picture contrast and sharpness when viewing in a bright roomNormal: Recommended for viewing under normal ambient room lighting conditionsCinema: For watching movies in a darkened room producing a cinema-like pictureGame: Fast response signal specifically to provide suitable images for playing gamesNot valid on TV modeA continuous record of time spent using Game mode can be displayed in the top right of the screen.→“Playing Time Display” (p. 33)
Contrast, Brightness,Colour, SharpnessIncreases or decreases the levels of these options according to your personal preference
TintWith an NTSC signal source connected to the TV, the picture hue can be adjusted to suit your tasteFor NTSC signal reception only
Colour BalanceAllows you to set the overall colour tone of the picture (Cool / Normal / Warm)
Colour ManagementAutomatically adjusts colours to vivid ones (Off / On)Not valid on PC signal
Eco ModeAdjusts picture settings automatically dependent on ambient lighting conditions (Off / On)
P-NRPicture Noise ReductionAutomatically reduces unwanted picture noise and flicker noise in the contoured parts of a picture (Off / Min / Mid / Max)Not valid on PC signal
3D-COMBOccasionally, whilst viewing still or slow moving pictures, colour patterning may be seen Set to “On” to display sharper and more accurate colours (Off / On)For PAL or NTSC signal reception onlyNot valid on RGB, S-Video, Component, PC, HDMI and SD Card ●
Reset to DefaultsPress the OK button to reset the present Picture Viewing Mode to the default settings
SoundModeSelect two different sound settings (Music / Speech)In each Sound Mode setting, Bass and Treble can be adjusted and stored to suit your particular sound requirementChanges to any settings in a mode will affect all signal sourcesSound quality can be improved ●
BassIncreases or decreases level to enhance or minimise lower, deeper sound output
TrebleIncreases or decreases level to enhance or minimise sharper, higher sound output
BalanceAdjusts volume level of right and left speakers
Headphone VolumeAdjusts the volume of the headphones
SurroundSurround sound settings (Off / V-Audio / V-Audio Surround / V-Audio ProSurround)V-Audio: Provides a dynamic enhancer of width to simulate improved spatial effectsV-Audio Surround: Provides a dynamic enhancer of width and depth to simulate improved spatial effectsV-Audio ProSurround: Provides a more progressive enhancer and reverberation to simulate improved spatial effects.Switching is also possible by the Surround button on the remote control (p. 9).
Volume CorrectionAdjusts the volume of individual channel or input mode
Speaker Distance to WallAdjusts the low frequency sound (Over 30cm / Up to 30cm)If the back space between the TV and wall is over 30 cm, “Over 30cm” is recommended.If the back space between the TV and wall is within 30 cm, “Up to 30cm” is recommended.
Preferred Multi AudioSelects the preferred language for digital channel multi audio (depending on the broadcaster)
NICAMNICAM (Near Instantaneous Companded Audio Multiplex)A format for digital sound over televisionReproduces stereo sound (Off / On)Off if reception is poor (FM monaural sound)Analogue mode only ●
HDMI1 / 4 InputSelect to fit the input signal (Digital / Analogue) (p. 78)Digital : HDMI cable connectionAnalogue : HDMI-DVI adapter cable connectionHDMI input mode onlyHDMI2 / 3 terminals are for digital signal only ●No setting for HDMI2 / 3 available ●
Audio DescriptionUseful for visually-impaired viewers (Off / Auto)Set to “Auto” to activate the description sound track if available freesat or DVB mode only●The availability of audio description sound track is indicated by “AD” in the information banner (p. 16).
Audio Description MenuVolumeAdjusts the volume for Audio DescriptionDVB mode only
Set to “On” to activate the description sound track from TV speakers (Off / On)DVB mode only
Set to “On” to activate the description sound track from headphones (Off / On)DVB mode only
Reset to DefaultsPress the OK button to reset the present Sound Mode to the default settingsEffective to Bass, Treble, Balance, Headphone Volume and Surround
  • A different menu will be displayed in the mode of PC input, SD Card or Network service operations.
    (p. 57 and p. 61 - 63)
    Only available items can be selected.

(picture, sound quality, etc.)

How to Use Menu Functions

How to Use Menu Functions

Menu list ■

MenuItem Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives)
SetupTimer ProgrammingRecords forthcoming channels (p. 50)
Off TimerSets the time the TV automatically turns Off (Off / 15 / 30 / 45 / 60 / 75 / 90 minutes)
Link SettingsVIERA LinkSets to use VIERA Link functions (Off / On) (p. 67)
Q-LinkSelects which AV terminal is to be used for data communication between this TV and a compatible recorder (AV1 / AV2) (p. 66)Select the connected terminal to the recorder even it is not compatible with Q-Link.
AV1 / AV2 outChooses the signal to be transmitted from the TV to Q-Link (TV / AV1 / AV2 / AV3 / Monitor)Monitor: Image displayed on screenComponent, PC and HDMI signals cannot be outputted. ●
Standby Power SaveControls the power consumption in Standby mode of the connected equipment to reduce the consumption (Off / On) (p. 68)This function is available when “VIERA Link” is set to “On”.
Intelligent Auto StandbyMakes non-watched or non-used connected equipment go into Standby mode to reduce the power consumption (Off / On (With reminder) / On (No reminder)) (p. 68)This function is available when “VIERA Link” is set to “On”.
Q-Link DownloadDownloads analogue channel information to a Q-Link compatible equipment connected to the TV
Network SetupSets the network setting to use in your network environment (p. 54)
DivX® VODDisplays DivX VOD registration code (p. 58)
Child LockLocks a channel / AV input to prevent access to it (p. 45)
freesat Tuning MenuFavourites EditCreates list of favourite freesat channels (p. 37)
Channel ListSkips the unwanted freesat channels (p. 37)
Auto SetupAutomatically sets the freesat channels received in the area (p. 34)
Signal ConditionChecks the freesat signal condition (p. 37)
DVB Tuning MenuFavourites EditCreates list of favourite DVB channels (p. 39)
Channel ListSkips the unwanted DVB channels or edits DVB channels (p. 39)
Auto SetupAutomatically sets the DVB channels received in the area (p. 35)
Manual TuningSets the DVB channels manually (p. 39)
Update Channel ListUpdates DVB Channel List with keeping your settings (p. 38)
New Channel MessageSelects whether to give a notification message when a new DVB channel is found (p. 38)
Signal ConditionChecks the DVB signal condition (p. 38)
Analogue Tuning MenuChannel ListSkips the unwanted Analogue channels or edits Analogue channels (p. 41)
Auto SetupAutomatically sets the Analogue channels received in the area (p. 35)
Manual TuningSets the Analogue channels manually (p. 41)
Other Sat. Tuning MenuFavourites EditCreates list of favourite Other Satellite channels (p. 44)
Channel ListSkips the unwanted Other Satellite channels or edits Other Satellite channels (p. 44)
Auto SetupAutomatically sets the Other Satellite channels received in the area (p. 43)
Manual TuningSets the Other Satellite channels manually (p. 42)● Please consult the received satellite broadcasting companies for the setting.
Add New ChannelsAdds new Other Satellite channels to Channel List (p. 43)
Signal ConditionChecks the condition of Other Satellite signals (p. 42)
MenuItem Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives)
SetupDisplay SettingsTeletextAnalogue teletext display mode (FASTEXT / List) (p. 22)
Preferred SubtitlesSelects the preferred language for digital channel subtitles (depending on the broadcaster)To display subtitles
Side PanelIncreases the brightness of the side panel (Off / Low / Mid / High)The recommended setting is “High” to prevent panel “image retention”.
Input LabelsLabels or skips each input terminal (p. 46)
Banner Display TimeoutSets how long the Information banner (p. 16) stays on screen (0 (No display) / 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / 6 / 7 / 8 / 9 / 10 seconds)
Playing Time DisplaySet to “On” to display a continuous record of time spent using Game mode every 30 mins (Off / On)This function is available when “Game” is selected in “Viewing Mode” (p. 30).
VIERA TOOLSSelects the display type of the VIERA TOOLS feature icons (Rich / Quick) (p. 14)Rich : animated rich design display typeQuick : simple design display type
System MenuShipping ConditionResets all settings, for example, when moving house (p. 47)
Owner IDInputs the owner ID (p. 49)
Common InterfaceUses include to watch pay-TV (p. 49)
System UpdateDownloads new software to TV (p. 48)
Software LicenceDisplays the software licence information
System InformationDisplays the system information of this TV
Other SettingsGUIDE Plus+SettingsPostcodeSets your postcode to display advertisements in the GUIDE Plus+ system (p. 19)
System InformationDisplays the system information of the GUIDE Plus+ system
Intelligent Frame CreationAutomatically compensates the picture frame rate to make the image smooth (Off / On)
Power on PreferenceAutomatically selects the input when the TV is turned on (TV / AV)Set to “TV” to view picture from TV tuner.Set to “AV” to view input from an external equipment connected to a SCART terminal, e.g. cable TV box.The external equipment must be switched on and sending a control signal for automatic switching at power on to occur.
Power on Channel ListAutomatically selects All Channels or Favourites list in the Information banner (p. 16) when the TV is turned on (All Channel List / Last)Set to “All Channel List” to display all the channels.Set to “Last” to display the one you selected last time.
Power SaveReduces brightness of picture to economise on power consumption (Off / On)
Picture OverscanSelects the screen area displaying the image (Off / On)On : Enlarged the image to hide the edge of the image.Off : Displayed the image in the original size.Set to “On” if noise is generated on the edge of the screen.This function is available when aspect is set to Auto (16:9 signal only) or 16:9.This function can be memorized separately for SD (Standard definition) and HD (High definition) signals.
SD Card LEDLights blue LED while SD Card is inserted (Off / On) (p. 60)

● A different menu will be displayed in the mode of PC input, SD Card or Network service operations.
(p. 57 and p. 61 - 63)
Only available items can be selected.
- If "Demo Settings" item is displayed in the Setup Menu, the TV is in "Shop" viewing environment (p. 13).
To return to "Home" viewing environment initialise all settings by accessing Shipping Condition.
→ "Shipping Condition" (p. 47)

(picture, sound quality, etc.)

How to Use Menu Functions

Retuning from Setup Menu

Auto Setup retunes all channels automatically.

freesat channels

Automatically retune all the freesat channels received in the area.

Only freesat channels are retuned.

  • All the previous tuning settings are erased.
  • If a Child Lock PIN number (p. 45) has been set, it must be entered.

PANASONIC TX-P46G15B - freesat channels - 1

text_image 1 Select freesat p. 15 TV 2 Display the menu MENU 3 Select "Setup" OPTION BACK' RETURN INPUT ASPECT MENU N DIRECT TV REC EXIT G

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text_image 1 Select freesat → p. 15 TV 2 Display the menu MENU 3 Select "Setup" VIEFA Main Menu Picture Sound ≡ Setup ②access OK ①select

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text_image 4 Select "freesat Tuning Menu" Setup Menu Timer Programming Off Timer Off Link Settings Child Lock freesat Tuning Menu Mass Other Sat. Tuning Menu Display Settings System Menu Other Settings ② access ① select OK

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text_image For Auto Setup, using the buttons on the side panel of the TV (p. 8) ① Press repeatedly until "Auto Setup" appears F ② Access "Auto Setup" TV ③ Start "Auto Setup" TV ⑤ Select "Auto Setup" freesat Tuning Menu Favourites Edit Channel List Auto Setup Signal Condition ② access ① select 6 Start Auto Setup freesat Auto Setup All freesat tuning data will be erased OK freesat Auto Setup Searching Signal Quality 0 Signal Strength 0 To Channels Found 0 Blocks Channels Found 2 Data Channels Found 1 Channels found making channel be Settings are made automat

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text_image To return to TV → F Note You cannot set the postcode in this operation. Enter your postcode Enter Postcode for local channels including space Postcode A 5 C D E F G H I J K L M N O P S S 1 U V W X Y Z 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Your postcode is required to receive local services and sort the channel order. Please ensure to include a space when entering your postcode. Set characters one by one ①select ②set You can set characters by using numeric buttons. → "Characters table for numeric buttons" (p. 77)

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text_image Enter your postcode Enter Postcode for local channels including space Postcode Set characters one by one ①select ②set You can set characters by using numeric buttons. → "Characters table for numeric buttons" (p. 77) Your postcode is required to receive local services and sort the channel order. Please ensure to include a space when entering your postcode.

When the operation is completed, the channel at the lowest position will be displayed.

DVB or Analogue channels

Automatically retune all DVB or Analogue channels received in the area.

  • Only DVB channels are retuned in DVB mode.
  • Only Analogue channels are retuned in Analogue mode.
  • All the previous tuning settings are erased.
  • If a Child Lock PIN number (p. 45) has been set, it must be entered.

Select DVB or Analogue
PANASONIC TX-P46G15B - DVB or Analogue channels - 1

text_image 1 → p. 15 TV 2 Display the menu MENU 3 Select "Setup" OPTION BACKU RETURN VISTA Main Menu Picture Sound Setup ②access OK ①select

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text_image 2 Display the menu MENU

4 Select "DVB Tuning Menu" or "Analogue Tuning Menu"
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text_image Setup Menu Timer Programming Off Timer Off Link Settings Child Lock ②access OK ①select

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DVB Tuning Menu Access Analogue Tuning Menu Access Display Settings

- "Analogue Tuning Menu" is available in Analogue mode only.

System Menu Other Settings "Analogue Tuning Menu" is available in Analogue mode only.

■ return to TV
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text_image For Auto Setup, using the buttons on the side panel of the TV (p. 8) ① Press repeatedly until "Auto Setup" appears F ② Access "Auto Setup" TV ③ Start "Auto Setup" TV To return to TV → F

5
Select "Auto Setup"
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text_image DVB: DVB Tuning Menu Favourites Edit Channel List Auto Setup Access Manual Tuning Update Channel List New Channel Message On Signal Condition ②access OK ①select

Analogue:
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text_image Analogue Tuning Menu Channel List Auto Setup Access Manual Tuning

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text_image ① select ② access

6
Start Auto Setup
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flowchart
graph TD
    A["DVB: DVB Auto Setup\nAll DVB tuning data will be erased"] --> B["OK"]
    B --> C["DVB Auto Setup\nSteel: 31.21"]
    C --> D["This will have about 3 minutes\nSteel: Channel Name Type Quality\n62 CBBC Channel Free TV 13\n62 BBC Radio Wafers Free TV 10\n62 L4 Free TV 10\n62 Comfort Next Free TV 10\nFree TV 4 Pay TV 0 Radio 0 Data 0\nSearching"]
    E["Analogue: Analogue Auto Setup\nAll analogue tuning data will be erased"] --> F["OK"]
    F --> G["Analogue Auto Setup\nSteel: 31.21"]
    G --> H["This will have about 3 minutes\nSteel: Channel Name\n29\n50\nAnalogno: 2 Searching"]

Settings are made automatically ● The analogue settings are downloaded to a Q-Link compatible equipment connected to the TV in Analogue mode.

When the operation is completed, the channel at channel position "1" will be displayed.

Note

If tuning has not been done completely

"Manual Tuning" (p. 39 and p. 41)

Tuning and Editing Channels

(freesat)

You can retune channels or make your favourite channel list, skip unwanted channels, etc.

PANASONIC TX-P46G15B - (freesat) - 1

flowchart
graph TD
    A["1 Select freesat"] --> B["p. 15"]
    B --> C["2 Display the menu"]
    C --> D["3 Select "Setup""]
    D --> E["4 Select "freesat Tuning Menu""]
    E --> F["5 Select one of the following functions"]
    F --> G[""Retuning from Setup Menu" (p. 34)"]
    G --> H["6 Set"]

List favourite freesat channels Favourites Edit

Create your favourite channel list from various broadcasters.

The freesat Favourites list is available from "Channel Genre" in the TV Guide (p. 18).

① Select a channel to list
PANASONIC TX-P46G15B - List favourite freesat channels Favourites Edit - 1

text_image Freeest Favourites Editor Air Broadcast Channels Favours BCC 1 Video BBC 2 Video 32 IFV1000 EST-10 BBC 3000E108 BBC 4000E BBC 1000 IFV2-112 IFV2-113

PANASONIC TX-P46G15B - List favourite freesat channels Favourites Edit - 2

② Add it to the Favourites list
PANASONIC TX-P46G15B - List favourite freesat channels Favourites Edit - 3

text_image freesat Favourites Editor At freesat Channels 101: BRC 1 Website BRC 2 Website 32 ITV1 WALES103 BRC THREE108 BRC FOUR105 BSC ID110 ITV2-112 ITV2-113

PANASONIC TX-P46G15B - List favourite freesat channels Favourites Edit - 4

- To add all channels to the list → yellow

A channel is added

To edit Favourites li
PANASONIC TX-P46G15B - List favourite freesat channels Favourites Edit - 5

Select the field of Favourites to edit and:

To delete the channel

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To delete all channels

PANASONIC TX-P46G15B - List favourite freesat channels Favourites Edit - 7

Note

- Channel position numbers (known as logical channel numbers) cannot be changed, due to broadcast restrictions.

③ Store
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Skip unwanted freesat channels Channel List

You can hide unwanted freesat channels.

The hidden channels cannot be displayed except in this function. Use this function to skip unwanted channels.

Select a channel and reveal / hide
PANASONIC TX-P46G15B - Skip unwanted freesat channels Channel List - 1

text_image freesat Channel List 101 BRC 1 Scotland 102 BBC 2 Scotland 103 sv 104 sv 108 BBC THREE 109 BBC FOUR 110 BBC HD

PANASONIC TX-P46G15B - Skip unwanted freesat channels Channel List - 2

To reveal all channels → yellow

Check freesat signal Signal Condition

Selects a channel and checks the freesat signal condition.

PANASONIC TX-P46G15B - Check freesat signal Signal Condition - 1

PANASONIC TX-P46G15B - Check freesat signal Signal Condition - 2

text_image freesat Signal Condition Channel Name 101 BBC 1 Wales Signal Quality 0 10 Signal Strength 0 10 Satellite Astra 28.2° E Parameter 1047MHz, V. 2200K/s

A good Signal Strength is not an indication of best signal for freesat reception. Please use the Signal Quality indicator as follows:

Signal Quality:

- Green bar Good - Yellow bar Poor - Red bar Bad (Check the Satellite dish)

Tuning and Editing Channels

(DVB)

You can retune channels or make your favourite channel lists, skip unwanted channels, etc.

PANASONIC TX-P46G15B - (DVB) - 1

text_image 1 Select DVB → p. 15 TV 2 Display the menu MENU 3 Select "Setup" VIEW Main Menu Picture Sound Setup 4 Select "DVB Tuning Menu" Setup Menu Timer Programming Off Timer Off Link Settings Child Lock DVB Tuning Menu Display Settings System Menu Other Settings 5 Select one of the following functions DVB Tuning Menu Favourites Edit Channel List Access Auto Setup Access Manual Tuning Access Update Channel List Access New Channel Message On Signal Condition Access 6 Set To return to TV EXIT "Retuning from Setup Menu" (p. 35)

Update DVB channel automatically Update Channel List

You can add new channels, delete removed channels, update channel name and position automatically to Channel List.

PANASONIC TX-P46G15B - Update DVB channel automatically Update Channel List - 1

text_image Update Channel List Scan Date: 21.02 This will be done to ensure OH Change Name Type Quality Free TO: 9 Pay TO: 0 Hold or 0 Date: 0 Searching

- Channel List is updated while keeping your settings in Favourites Edit, Channel List, Child Lock, Timer Programming, etc.

Display a notification message New Channel Message

Selects whether to give a notification message when a new DVB channel is found. (Off / On)

PANASONIC TX-P46G15B - Display a notification message New Channel Message - 1

- Selecting OK will perform "Update Channel List".

Check DVB signal Signal Condition

Selects a channel and checks the DVB signal condition.

• To change the channel

PANASONIC TX-P46G15B - Check DVB signal Signal Condition - 1

PANASONIC TX-P46G15B - Check DVB signal Signal Condition - 2

text_image DVB Signal Condition Channel Name 70 CBBC Channel Signal Quality 0 10 Signal Strength 0 10 Network Name Wenvoe Parameter [CH62] 802 MHz

A good Signal Strength is not an indication of best signal for DVB reception. Please use the Signal Quality indicator as follows:

Signal Quality:

● Green bar → Good
● Yellow bar → Poor
● Red bar → Bad (Check the Terrestrial aerial)

List favourite DVB channels Favourites Edit

Create your favourite channel lists from various broadcasters (up to 4: Favourites1 to 4).

The DVB Favourites lists are available for switching in the Information banner (p. 16) and from “Category” in the TV Guide (p. 19).

① Select a channel to list
PANASONIC TX-P46G15B - List favourite DVB channels Favourites Edit - 1

text_image DVB Favourites Editor All DVD Channels 1 BBC One Wales 2 BBC T11C.L7 3 '4 4 CBCD Channe70 5 Carbon Next72 6 BBC 105 7 BBC Radio Wales719 8 BBC Radio Cyns720

PANASONIC TX-P46G15B - List favourite DVB channels Favourites Edit - 2

To display other Favourites → green

② Add it to the Favourites list
PANASONIC TX-P46G15B - List favourite DVB channels Favourites Edit - 3

text_image DVB Favourites Editor All DVB Channels 1 BBC/Time/Water BBC TIME72 14 F4 CBC Channel70 Carbon Next72 BBC165 BBC Radio Watar718 BBC Radio Cycle720

PANASONIC TX-P46G15B - List favourite DVB channels Favourites Edit - 4

- To add all channels to the list → yellow

Note

- Channel position numbers (known as logical channel numbers) can be swapped in Channel List.

■ To edit Favourites list
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flowchart
graph TD
    A["To delete the channel"] --> B["OK"]
    C["To name the Favourites"] --> D["red"]
    E["To move the channel"] --> F["green"]
    G["To delete all channels"] --> H["yellow"]
    I["Set characters one by one"] --> J["User Input Name"]
    K["You can set characters by using numeric buttons. "Characters table for numeric buttons" (p. 77)"] --> L["① select"]
    M["To move the channel"] --> N["green"]
    O["To move the channel"] --> P["OK"]
    Q["To move the channel"] --> R["OK"]
    S["To move the channel"] --> T["OK"]
    U["To move the channel"] --> V["OK"]
    W["To move the channel"] --> X["OK"]
    Y["To move the channel"] --> Z["OK"]
    AA["To move the channel"] --> AB["OK"]
    AC["To move the channel"] --> AD["OK"]
    AE["To move the channel"] --> AF["OK"]
    AG["To move the channel"] --> AH["OK"]
    AI["To move the channel"] --> AJ["OK"]
    AK["To move the channel"] --> AL["OK"]
    AM["To move the channel"] --> AN["OK"]
    AO["To move the channel"] --> AP["OK"]
    AQ["To move the channel"] --> AR["OK"]
    AS["To move the channel"] --> AT["OK"]
    AU["To move the channel"] --> AV["OK"]
    AW["To move the channel"] --> AX["OK"]
    AY["To delete all channels"] --> AZ["yellow"]
    BA["To name the Favourites"] --> BB-red
    BC["Set characters one by one"] --> BD
    BE["You can set characters by using numeric buttons. "Characters table for numeric buttons" (p. 77)"]
    BF["To move the channel"] --> BG
    BH["To move the channel"] --> BI
    BJ["To move the channel"] --> BK
    BL["To move the channel"] --> BM
    BN["To move the channel"] --> BO
    BP["To move the channel"] --> BP
    BQ["To move the channel"] --> BR
    BS["To move the channel"] --> BS
    BT["To move the channel"] --> BT
    BU["To move the channel"] --> BU
    BV["To move the channel"] --> BV
    BW["To move the channel"] --> BW
    BX["To move the channel"] --> BX
    BY["To move the channel"] --> BY
    BZ["To move the channel"] --> BZ
    CA["To move the channel"] --> CA
    CB["To move the channel"] --> CB
    CC["To move the channel"] --> CC
    DD["To move the channel"] --> DD
    DB["To move the channel"] --> DB
    BEX["To move the channel"] --> BEX
    BFX["To move the channel"] --> BFX
    BGX["To move the channel"] --> BGX
    BHX["To move the channel"] --> BHX
    BIY["To move the channel"] --> BIY
    BJY["To move the channel"] --> BJY
    BKY["To move the channel"] --> BKY
    BLYX["To move the channel"] --> BLYX
    BMZX["To move the channel"] --> BMZX
    BNZX["XNX"] --> BNZX["XNX"]

③ Store
PANASONIC TX-P46G15B - Note - 2

Skip unwanted DVB channels, Edit DVB Channels Channel List

You can hide unwanted DVB channels.

The hidden channels cannot be displayed except in this function. Use this function to skip unwanted channels.

Select a channel and reveal / hide
PANASONIC TX-P46G15B - Skip unwanted DVB channels, Edit DVB Channels Channel List - 1

text_image DVB Channel List 78 CASIC Channel 72 Canton Nkx 105 BBC 719 BBC Radio Wales 720 BBC Radio Cyrrn 1 RHG ONE Wales 7 BBC THREE ② reveal / hide ① select

To reveal all channels → yellow

■ To edit channels

You can also edit each channel in Channel List.

PANASONIC TX-P46G15B - Skip unwanted DVB channels, Edit DVB Channels Channel List - 2

Select a channel to edit and:

PANASONIC TX-P46G15B - Skip unwanted DVB channels, Edit DVB Channels Channel List - 3

To retune each channel (Manual Tuning) → red (see below) To swap the channel position → green → Enter the new position number 1 2 abc 3 cd 4 gri 5 kl 6 mo 7 poB 8 tv 9 kg 0

Set DVB channel manually Manual Tuning

Normally use "Auto Setup" or "Update Channel List" to retune DVB channels.

If tuning has not been done completely or for adjusting the direction of the aerial, use this function.

PANASONIC TX-P46G15B - Set DVB channel manually Manual Tuning - 1

text_image DVB Manual Tuning Speed: 100 Speed Limit: 100 Control: No. Channel Status Type Name Speed: 100 Speed Limit: 100 Speed Limit: 100 Speed Limit: 100 Speed Limit: 100 Speed Limit: 100 Speed Limit: 100 Speed Limit: 100 Speed Limit: 100 Speed Limit: 100 Speed Limit: 100 Speed Limit: 100 Speed Limit: 100 Speed Limit: 150 Speed Limit: 150 Speed Limit: 150 Speed Limit: 150 Speed Limit: 150 Speed Limit: 150 Speed Limit: 150 Speed Limit: 150 Speed Limit: 150 Speed Limit: 150 Speed Limit: 150 Speed Limit: 150 Speed Limit: 150 Speed limit: Price TV: 9 Pay TV: 9 Radio: 8 Data: 2 Steps

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- All channels found will be added to the Channel List.

Tuning and Editing Channels

(Analogue)

You can retune channels or skip unwanted channels, edit channels etc.

PANASONIC TX-P46G15B - (Analogue) - 1

text_image 1 Select Analogue p. 15 TV 2 Display the menu MENU 3 Select "Setup" Vierra Main Menu Picture Sound Setup ②access ①select 4 Select "Analogue Tuning Menu" Setup Menu Timer Programming Off Timer Off Link Settings Child Lock Analogue Tuning Menu Access Display Settings System Menu Other Settings ②access ①select 5 Select one of the following functions Analogue Tuning Menu Channel List Access Auto Setup Access Manual Tuning Access ②access ①select To return to TV ■ EXIT 6 Set Panasonic TV

Skip unwanted Analogue channels, Edit Analogue channels Channel List

You can hide unwanted Analogue channels.

The hidden channels cannot be displayed except in this function. Use this function to skip unwanted channels.

Select a channel and reveal / hide
PANASONIC TX-P46G15B - Skip unwanted Analogue channels, Edit Analogue channels Channel List - 1

text_image Analogue Channel List 1: BBC1 2: **** 3: **** 4: 5: 6: 7: ② reveal / hide ① select ✓ : reveal □ : hide (skip) To reveal all channels → yellow

To edit channels ■

You can also edit each channel in Channel List.

PANASONIC TX-P46G15B - Skip unwanted Analogue channels, Edit Analogue channels Channel List - 2

flowchart
graph TD
    A["Select a channel to edit and:"] --> B["To return each channel (Manual Tuning)"]
    B --> C["To move the channel position"]
    C --> D["To rename the channel name"]
    D --> E["Set characters one by one Store (maximum: five characters)"]
    E --> F["Edit channel name"]
    F --> G{① select}
    F --> H{② set}
    F --> I["You can set characters by using numeric buttons."]
    F --> J["“Characters table for numeric buttons” (p. 77)"]

Note

- If a VCR is connected only with the RF cable, edit "VCR".

Set Analogue channel manually Manual Tuning

Set Analogue channel manually after Auto Setup.

If a VCR is connected only with the RF cable, select channel position "0".

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Select the channel position

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Select the channel

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Search and store

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Tuning and Editing Channels

(Other Sat.)

You can tune all receivable digital satellite channels or skip unwanted channels, etc.

Some of Other Sat. functions may work to differing specifications (depending on the broadcasters).

PANASONIC TX-P46G15B - (Other Sat.) - 1

text_image 1 Select freesat or Other Sat. p. 15 TV 2 Display the menu MENU 3 Select "Setup" VIEW Main Menu Picture Sound Setup ②access ①select 4 Select "Other Sat. Tuning Menu" Setup Menu Timer Programming Off Timer Off Link Settings Child Lock freesat Tuning Menu Other Sat. Tuning Menu Access Display Settings System Menu Other Settings ②access ①select 5 Select one of the following functions Other Satellite Tuning Menu Favourites Edit Access Channel List Access Auto Setup Access Manual Tuning Access Add New Channels Access Signal Condition Access ②access ①select 6 Set To return to TV ■ EXIT

Set Other Sat. channel manually Manual Tuning

Normally use "Auto Setup" or "Add New Channels" to tune Other Sat. channels.

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- Set tuning parameters for the required satellite, details can usually be found in a satellite TV magazine.

Check Other Sat. signal Signal Condition

Selects a channel and checks the Other Sat. signal condition.

• To change the channel →

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A good Signal Strength is not an indication of best signal for Other Sat. reception. Please use the Signal Quality indicator as follows:

Signal Quality:

● Green bar → Good
● Yellow bar → Poor
● RedBAR (Check the Satellite dish)

Set all receivable digital satellite channels Auto Setup

Any receivable digital compliant satellite channels can be tuned.

Only Other Sat. channels are retuned.

All the previous tuning settings are erased.

- If a Child Lock PIN number (p. 45) has been set, it must be entered.

① Select the satellite

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Selectable satellites are Astra2/Eurobird, Astra1 and Hotbird.

Check the dish alignment for the satellite you want to select

• Astra2/Eurobird ➔ p. 10

- Astra1, Hotbird ➔ Please consult the received satellite broadcasting companies.

If you want to tune from all available satellites, select "Any Satellite".

② Check the signal condition and the message

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If you select "Any Satellite", this step is skipped.

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text_image Other Satellite Auto Setup All Other Satellite tuning data will be erased

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- It takes a while to check the connection for your selected satellite.

- Ensure that the Signal Lock status is shown as "Locked". If it is not locked, the search cannot be executed.

- If the status is shown as "Not locked" and Signal Quality / Signal Strength have no indications, please check the dish alignment.

If the status is shown as "Not locked" but there are some levels of Signal Quality / Signal Strength indicated, select "Any Satellite" in Satellite Selection and try again.

③ Set the search mode and start Auto Setup

PANASONIC TX-P46G15B - ③ Set the search mode and start Auto Setup - 1

flowchart
graph TD
    A["Search Mode"] --> B["Free Channels"]
    A --> C["All Channels"]
    D["OK"] --> E["① set"]
    D --> F["② start"]

PANASONIC TX-P46G15B - ③ Set the search mode and start Auto Setup - 2

text_image Other Satellite Auto Setup Total by: 240 seconds Program: IPS This may be taken at 24 minutes. No. Channel Name Type Quality 1 BBC 1 East (W) Free TV 10 2 193C 1D Free TV 10 3 BBC HD Free TV 10 4 695 Free TV 10 Free TV 4 Pay TV 5 Radio 0 Sampling

- If you select "Astra2/Eurobird" or "Any Satellite", freesat channels will also be searched. But the channels which have already been tuned in freesat will not be duplicated.

Settings are made automatically

When the operation is completed, the channel at channel position "1" will be displayed.

Add Other Sat. channel automatically Add New Channels

You can add any new channels found automatically to Channel List.

① Check the signal condition

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If you selected "Any Satellite" in Auto Setup, this step is skipped.

- It takes a while to check the connection for your selected satellite.

Ensure that the Signal Lock status is shown as "Locked". If it is not locked, the search cannot be executed.

- If the status is shown as "Not locked" and Signal Quality / Signal Strength have no indications, please check the dish alignment.

② Set the search mode and start Add New Channels

PANASONIC TX-P46G15B - ② Set the search mode and start Add New Channels - 1

flowchart
graph TD
    A["Search Mode"] --> B["Free Channels"]
    A --> C["All Channels"]
    D["Other Satellite Add New Channels"] --> E["Search Mode: Free Channel, Open Channel, No."]
    D --> F["Channel Name: Yes/No"]
    D --> G["Type: Type/Quality"]
    D --> H["OK Button: ① set, ② start"]

- New channels can only be added to the existing Channel List from the same satellite.

Tuning and Editing Channels

(Other Sat.)

List favourite Other Sat. channels Favourites Edit

Create your favourite channel lists from various broadcasters (up to 4: Favourites1 to 4). The Other Sat. Favourites lists are available for switching in the Information banner (p. 16).

① Select a channel to list
PANASONIC TX-P46G15B - List favourite Other Sat. channels Favourites Edit - 1

text_image Other Sat. Favourites Editor All Other Sat. Channels Favorites1 1 BBC Oral Works BBC THYLL2 3 LC CBC Radio4 Cartoon Web2 BBC BBC Radio Maps7 BBC Radio Optical select

To display other Favourites

PANASONIC TX-P46G15B - List favourite Other Sat. channels Favourites Edit - 2

To change the category

PANASONIC TX-P46G15B - List favourite Other Sat. channels Favourites Edit - 3

PANASONIC TX-P46G15B - List favourite Other Sat. channels Favourites Edit - 4

② Add it to the Favourites list
PANASONIC TX-P46G15B - List favourite Other Sat. channels Favourites Edit - 5

text_image Other Sat. Favourites Editor All Other Sat. Channels BBC One Waves BBC One Waves 1 BBC One Waves 2 BBC THIPP 3 EA 4 CDSC Channel 5 Carbon Net 6 BBC 7 BBC Radio Waves 8 BBC Radio Cynu

PANASONIC TX-P46G15B - List favourite Other Sat. channels Favourites Edit - 6

- To add all channels to the list → yellow

A channel is added

■ To edit Favourites list
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flowchart
graph TD
    A["To delete the channel"] --> B["OK"]
    C["To name the Favourites"] --> D["red"]
    E["To move the channel"] --> F["green"]
    B --> G["Set characters one by one"]
    D --> G
    G --> H["User input"]
    H --> I["Name: black rectangle with letters"]
    I --> J["A B C D E F G H J K L M N O P Q R S T"]
    I --> K["U V W X Y Z 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 E B I N"]
    I --> L["E b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p o r s t"]
    I --> M["U V W X Y Z 1 1 1"]
    H --> N["OK"]
    N --> O["①select"]
    N --> P["②set"]
    O --> Q["Store BACK/RETURN"]
    P --> Q
    Q --> R["You can set characters by using numeric buttons. "Characters table for numeric buttons" (p. 77)"]
    R --> S["Confirm green"]

③ Store
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Skip unwanted Other Sat. channels, Edit Other Sat. Channels Channel List

You can hide unwanted Other Sat. channels.

The hidden channels cannot be displayed except in this function. Use this function to skip unwanted channels.

Select a channel and reveal / hide
PANASONIC TX-P46G15B - Skip unwanted Other Sat. channels, Edit Other Sat. Channels Channel List - 1

text_image Other Sat. Channel List 2: InosatHome Free TV 3: FreesatSSU Free TV 4: Bnd Shorts Free TV 5: HING LOWNRG Free TV 6: WELL Class Free TV 7: GROOVE Free TV 8: - Unknown ② reveal / hide OK ① select ✓ : reveal □ : hide (skip) ● To reveal all channels → yellow A channel that cannot be identified is shown as "Unknown"

■ To edit channels

You can also edit each channel in Channel List.

PANASONIC TX-P46G15B - Skip unwanted Other Sat. channels, Edit Other Sat. Channels Channel List - 2

Select a channel to edit and:

PANASONIC TX-P46G15B - Skip unwanted Other Sat. channels, Edit Other Sat. Channels Channel List - 3

To delete the channel

PANASONIC TX-P46G15B - Skip unwanted Other Sat. channels, Edit Other Sat. Channels Channel List - 4

To swap the channel position

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PANASONIC TX-P46G15B - Skip unwanted Other Sat. channels, Edit Other Sat. Channels Channel List - 7

Child Lock

You can lock specific channels / AV input terminals and control who watches them.

When the locked channel / input is selected, a message appears; by entering the PIN number, you can watch it.

PANASONIC TX-P46G15B - Child Lock - 1

text_image 1 Display the menu MENU 2 Select "Setup" VIERA Main Menu Picture Sound Setup ②access ①select 3 Select "Child Lock" Setup Menu Timer Programming Off Timer Off Link Settings Child Lock Access freesat Tuning Menu Other Sat. Tuning Menu Display Settings System Menu Other Settings 4 Set To return to TV EXIT

Control channel audience Child Lock

① Enter the PIN number (4 digits)

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Enter the PIN number twice at first setting. Make a note of the PIN number in case you forget it.

② Select "Child Lock List"

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③ Select the channel / input to be locked

PANASONIC TX-P46G15B - ③ Select the channel / input to be locked - 1

text_image Child Lock List - TV and AV Name Type Type Lock 101 BBC 1 Weeks Free TV 台 7 BBC THREE CMS Free TV 台 143 USI Free TV VCR Analogus Analogus 1 BDC Analogus Analogus 2 **** Analogus Analogus A01 Estear AV 台 A02S Estear AV 100%

PANASONIC TX-P46G15B - ③ Select the channel / input to be locked - 2

Appears when the channel / input is locked

  • To cancel → Select the locked channel / input → OK
  • To jump to the top of the next input → red
    To lock all → green
  • To cancel all locks → yellow

■ To change the PIN number

Select "Change PIN"

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Enter a new PIN number twice

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0

Note

- Setting "Shipping Condition" (p. 47) erases the PIN number and all settings.

Input Labels

For easier identification and selection of the input mode, you can label each input mode or skip terminal that is not connected to any equipment.

- To select the input mode p. 24

PANASONIC TX-P46G15B - Input Labels - 1

1

Display the menu

MENU

2

Select "Setup"

3

Select "Display Settings"

4

Select "Input Labels"

5

Select a input terminal and set

The labels you set will be displayed in "Input Selection" menu (p. 24), "TV Selection" menu (p. 15) or banner.

If "Skip" is selected, you cannot select the mode.

■User input

You can name each input mode freely.

Select "User input"

Set characters one by one (maximum: ten characters)

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text_image User input Name A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U Y W X Y Z G I Z - 3 4 = 6 7 8 9 ! - # e h e u e f g h i j k l m n o p o r s ! u v w x y z ( ) + - - - 1.4.5.6.7.8.9.10.11.12.13.14.15.16.17.18.19.20.21.22.23.24.25.26.27.28.29.30.31.32.33.34.35.36.37.38.39.40.41.42.43.44.45.46.47.48.49.50.51.52.53.54.55.56.57.58.59.60.

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Store

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- You can set characters by using numeric buttons.

→ "Characters table for numeric buttons" (p. 77)

Shipping Condition

Resets the TV to its original condition, i.e. no channels tuned in.

All settings other than "Owner ID" are reset (channels, picture, sound settings, etc.).

PANASONIC TX-P46G15B - Shipping Condition - 1

text_image 1 Display the menu MENU 2 Select "Setup" VIEW Main Menu Picture Sound Setup 3 Select "System Menu" Setup Menu Timer Programming Off Timer Off Link Settings Child Lock freesat Tuning Menu Other Sat. Tuning Menu Display Settings System Menu Access Other Settings 4 Select "Shipping Condition" System Menu Shipping Condition Access Owner ID Common Interface System Update Software Licence System Information 5 Set Panasonic TV return to TV EXIT

Restore Settings Shipping Condition

① Check the message and initialise
PANASONIC TX-P46G15B - Restore Settings Shipping Condition - 1

flowchart
graph TD
    A["All tuning data will be erased\nAre you sure?\nAre you sure?"] --> B{OK (confirm)}
    B --> C{OK (confirm)}
    C --> D{OK (start Shipping Condition)}
    E["Confirm"] --> F["EXIT"]
    G["RETURN"] --> H["EXIT"]

② Follow the on-screen instructions

Reset to Factory Shipping Condition Completed.

Please switch off TV.

- "Auto Setup" will automatically start when Mains power On / Off switch is next turned On. (p. 12)

■ To retune TV channels only, e.g. after moving house

→ "Retuning from Setup Menu" (p. 34 and p. 35)

Advanced Settings

Advanced Settings provide various features.

PANASONIC TX-P46G15B - Advanced Settings - 1

text_image 1 Select freesat, DVB, Analogue or Other Sat. p. 15 2 Display the menu MENU 3 Select "Setup" Vierra Main Menu Picture Sound Setup ② access ① select 4 Select "System Menu" Setup Menu Timer Programming Off Timer Off Link Settings Child Lock freesat Tuning Menu Other Sat. Tuning Menu Display Settings System Menu Access Other Settings ② access ① select 5 Select one of the following functions System Menu Shipping Condition Owner ID Common Interface System Update Access Software Licence System Information ② access ① select "Common Interface" is available in DVB or Other Sat. mode only. 6 Set return to TV EXIT

Update TV's software system System Update

Download new software to TV.

For details ➕ p. 75

If System Update is performed, the software will be updated (it may change TV functions). If you do not wish to do so, set "Auto Update Search in Standby" to "Off".

Select "Auto Update Search in Standby" and then set "On" or "Off"

PANASONIC TX-P46G15B - Select "Auto Update Search in Standby" and then set "On" or "Off" - 1

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- On: Automatically performs a search in standby and downloads an update, if any software updates are available.

T■ update immediately

Select "System Update Search Now"

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Searches for an update (for several mins.) and displays a corresponding message if any

PANASONIC TX-P46G15B - T■ update immediately - 3

Download

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Download may take up to 60 mins.

Input owner ID Owner ID

Entry of the PIN number and personal information (your name, address and postcode).

In the unfortunate event of theft it will help the Police to determine the owner.

① Enter the PIN number (4 digits)

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text_image Owner ID Please enter new PIN PIN * 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0

Enter the PIN number twice at first setting.

Make a note of the PIN number in case you forget it.

② Enter your name, address, and postcode, in that order

Select NAME / HOUSE NO / POSTCODE Set characters one by one Return to select

PANASONIC TX-P46G15B - Input owner ID Owner ID - 2

flowchart
graph LR
    A["Owner ID-Data Entry"] --> B["Access"]
    B --> C["Select"]
    D["User input"] --> E["Select"]
    E --> F["Set"]
    F --> G{You can set characters by using numeric buttons.}
    G --> H[""Characters table for numeric buttons" (p. 77)"]
    H --> I["Exit the menu"]
    I --> J["Other items: BACKI RETURN or EXIT"]

■ To check the personal information stored

PANASONIC TX-P46G15B - Input owner ID Owner ID - 3

flowchart
graph LR
    A["Monitor"] --> B["Hold down for about 6 sec."]
    B --> C["Owner ID: NAME, HOUSE NO, POSTCODE, EXIT"]
    C --> D["The PIN number is not displayed."]

■ To change the PIN number

Select "PIN"

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text_image Owner ID-Data Entry PIN 非常非常 NAME HOUSE NO POSTCODE

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PANASONIC TX-P46G15B - Input owner ID Owner ID - 6

Enter a new PIN number twice

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Pay-TV Common Interface

The Common Interface Module menu provides access to software contained on Common Interface (CI) Modules.

This TV receiver works only Pay TV modules complying with CI standard.

- This function is not available for BSkyB's Sky channels.

Caution

  • Turn Off Mains power On / Off switch whenever inserting or removing the CI module.
  • If a view card and a card reader come as a set, first insert the card reader, then insert the view card into the card reader.
  • Insert the module in the correct direction.

PANASONIC TX-P46G15B - Caution - 1

text_image CI slot • Remove the cover before using CI slot. Insert or remove straightly and completely CI module Side of the TV

① Insert the CI module (optional)

● The features that appear on screen are dependent on the contents of the selected CI module.
- Normally pay-TV channels will appear without ② and ③.

If pay-TV channel does not appear, perform ② and ③.

- For more details, see the manual of the CI module, or check with the broadcaster.

② Access "Common Interface"

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③ Follow the on screen operation guide

For example: select, go

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On screen operation guide may not correspond to the remote control buttons.

Coloured characters

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Recording Controls

Timer Programming from Menu

The Timer programming menu allows you to choose programmes that you wish to record. At the correct time, the TV will switch on and tune to the correct channel (even if the TV is in Standby mode).

TV Guide may also be used to set timer programming. (p. 20)

  • If the recorder is compatible with Q-Link or similar technologies (p. 66), and setup / connection are done completely (p. 64 and p. 66), you do not need to programme the recorder – the TV will control the recording progress.
  • If the recorder is not compatible with Q-Link or similar technologies, set "Q-Link" in the Setup Menu (p. 32) to the connected terminal (AV1 or AV2), and make timer programming of the recorder (Read the manual of the recorder).
  • Recording is possible in composite video via SCART only - including HD content.
    ● While recording, you cannot watch any other channels except the one being recorded.

PANASONIC TX-P46G15B - Timer Programming from Menu - 1

flowchart
graph TD
    A["1 Select the mode you want to set a recording"] --> B["2 Display the menu"]
    B --> C["3 Select "Setup""]
    C --> D["4 Select "Timer Programming""]
    D --> E["5 Set"]

Caution

● The TV must either be On or in standby.
- For preparations of a recorder, read the manual of the recorder.
- No other channel can be selected during recording.
- It may not be possible to record an encrypted programme (which is copy-protected).

Set timer programming details Timer Programming

① Start making the settings

PANASONIC TX-P46G15B - ① Start making the settings - 1

② Repeat the operations as below, and set items in the order of ① to ⑤

PANASONIC TX-P46G15B - ② Repeat the operations as below, and set items in the order of ① to ⑤ - 1

select the item

PANASONIC TX-P46G15B - ② Repeat the operations as below, and set items in the order of ① to ⑤ - 2

● ①, ③ and ④ can also be entered with numeric buttons.

PANASONIC TX-P46G15B - ② Repeat the operations as below, and set items in the order of ① to ⑤ - 3

FS: freesat

D: DVB

A: Analogue

S: Other Sat.

(you cannot change TV mode within the menu)

Timer recording

Records according to the time setting

Guide: Guide link recording

Records according to the TV Guide signal (p. 20)

S/P: Split Programme (p. 20)

PANASONIC TX-P46G15B - ② Repeat the operations as below, and set items in the order of ① to ⑤ - 4

text_image Timer Programming Wed 15/10/08 18:50 No. Channel Name Date Start End min. STTL D 7 BBC THREE 17/10 FR 17:00 18:30 90 Off D 1 BBC1 Holiday News Guide 18/10 FR 18:00 20:00 120 Off D 3 ITV1 Freshly Squeezed Extra 18/10 SA 21:30 22:30 60 Off ⑤ Subtitles (Off / Auto) Recording time (automatic display) ① Channel name ② Date ③ Starting time Current timer programming event one day ahead daily or weekly (press repeatedly) Daily SU-SA: Sunday to Saturday Daily MO-SA: Monday to Saturday Daily MO-FR: Monday to Friday Weekly SA/FR/TH/WE/TU/MO/SU: Same time on the same day every week

③ Store

PANASONIC TX-P46G15B - ③ Store - 1

■ change a timer programming event

→ Select the programme to be changed

PANASONIC TX-P46G15B - ■ change a timer programming event - 1

→ Correct as necessary (as above)

T■ cancel a timer programming event

→ Select the programme to be deleted

PANASONIC TX-P46G15B - T■ cancel a timer programming event - 1

■ To cancel a timer programming event temporarily

→ Select the programme to be cancelled

PANASONIC TX-P46G15B - ■ To cancel a timer programming event temporarily - 1

PANASONIC TX-P46G15B - ■ To cancel a timer programming event temporarily - 2

● Each time pressed: cancel ←→ stop cancelling

■ view details of the programming

→ Select the programme to be viewed

PANASONIC TX-P46G15B - ■ view details of the programming - 1

●Press again to return to Timer Programming menu.

● Not available in Analogue or Other Sat. mode.

Guide link recording is a timer programme controlled by information from the TV Guide.

Programme start and end times may be changed by broadcasters and sent to the TV for timer programme to follow the change.

Split Programme is a programme which is interrupted by one or more programmes.

Both of the above are subject to signals being sent by broadcasters.

Direct TV Recording ■ p. 66 and p. 68

You can record the current programme to DVD Recorder / VCR immediately using Q-Link or VIERA Link.

Note

- Check that the Timer LED (Orange) is lit. If not, timer programmes are not active or not stored.

- “!” will identify any timer programming events that have been set and overlap. If this occurs then the first timer programming event will start and finish as programmed. The next timer programming event can then start.

2mins. before the starting time, a reminder message appears.

(To remove the message → To cancel the programming

PANASONIC TX-P46G15B - Note - 1

A Timer Programming event will automatically change to the desired channel 10 seconds before the start time.

- To stop Timer Programming event directly prior to the start time, it is necessary to stop the recorder manually.

- Timer Programming will be performed even if the TV is in Pause Live TV recording (p. 69). In this case, Pause Live TV recording will be cancelled.

Using Network Services

(DLNA / VIERA CAST / freesat)

DLNA®

This TV is a DLNA Certified ^TM 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 and movies stored in the DLNA Certified media server (for example, PC, etc.) connected to your home network, and enjoy watching them on the TV screen.

Applicable data format

Photo : JPEG (Sub-sampling 4:4:4, 4:2:2 or 4:2:0)

Extension - ".jpg" or ".jpeg"

Image resolution - 8 × 8 to 30,719 × 17,279 pixels

MOTION JPEG and Progressive JPEG are not supported.

Movie : MPEG-2 (PS format) / DivX

Extension - ".mpg", ".mpeg", ".divx" or ".avi"

Some MPEG-2 format may not be supported.

For details of DivX ➕ p. 76

Media server ■

Ensure the connected equipment has a DLNA Certified media server.

To use the PC, install the server software on the PC for obtaining a media server.

Store photos or movies into the media server, and then you can watch them on the TV.

For installing, read the manual of the server software.

About recommended server software, consult your local Panasonic dealer or Panasonic Customer Care Centre (p. 88).

- When a server software for the media server is installed on the PC, the data may be at risk of being accessed by other people. Please take care of the settings and connections under the network circumstances at the office, hotel or even at home when not using a router.

Network connection ■

Example 1 or Example 2 in "Network connections" (p. 53)

Network setup ■

→ p. 54 and p. 55

DLNA operations ■

→ p. 56 - 58

VIERA CAST™

VIERA CAST is a gateway to the internet services unique to Panasonic.

By connecting the TV to the internet environment, VIERA CAST allows you to enjoy a selection of internet services on the TV screen such as photos, movies, weather, etc. from VIERA CAST home screen.

You can access VIERA CAST home screen directly by pressing the VIERA CAST button on the remote control.

Network connection

Example 1 or Example 3 in "Network connections" (p. 53)

Network setup ■

→ p. 54 and p. 55

VIERA CAST operations ■

→ p. 59

freesat

freesat will give you access to the great interactive services and features through an internet connection.

- Please contact broadcasters for availability of services.

Network connections

  • If you do not have a Broadband network services, please consult your retailer for assistance.
  • Confirm the terms and conditions of the contracts with your Internet Service Provider (ISP) or telecommunications company.
  • Set up and connect any equipment required for the network environment.
  • Required speed (effective): at least 1.5 Mbps for SD and 6 Mbps for HD picture quality, respectively. Please refer to your network manual, too.

Example 1

You can use a hub or router to connect your TV to a DLNA Certified media server to use DLNA features, and to telecommunication equipment to use VIERA CAST and freesat features.

PANASONIC TX-P46G15B - Example 1 - 1

flowchart
graph LR
    A["Computer"] --> B["ETHERNET"]
    B --> C["LAN cable"]
    C --> D["Hub or Router"]
    D --> E["Modem"]
    E --> F["Internet"]
    D --> G["DLNA Certified media server (for example, PC, etc.)"]

Ensure to use a LAN straight cable for this connection.

  • If your modem has no broadband router functions, use a broadband router.
  • If your modem has broadband router functions but there are no vacant ports, use a hub.
  • Ensure that the Broadband routers and hubs are compatible with 10BASE-T / 100BASE-TX.
  • If you use the equipment compatible only with 100BASE-TX, category 5 LAN cables are required.

Example 2 ■

You can connect your TV directly to a DLNA Certified media server to use DLNA features.

PANASONIC TX-P46G15B - Example 2 ■ - 1

flowchart
graph LR
    A["Computer"] --> B["ETHERNET"]
    B --> C["LAN cable"]
    C --> D["DLNA Certified media server (for example, PC, etc.)"]

- Ensure to use a LAN cross cable for this connection.

Example 3 ■

You can connect the TV and the telecommunication equipment directly to use VIERA CAST and freesat features.

PANASONIC TX-P46G15B - Example 3 ■ - 1

flowchart
graph LR
    A["Computer"] --> B["ETHERNET"]
    B --> C["LAN cable"]
    C --> D["Modem"]
    D --> E["Internet"]

Note

  • Depending on the ISP or telecommunications company, the required equipment and the internet connection procedure are different. Ensure that you use the network equipment that are authorized by your ISP and telecommunications company.
  • You cannot make settings for the network equipment on this TV. You may be required to make settings on your computer.
  • Depending on the terms and conditions of the contracts with your ISP or telecommunications company, additional fees may be incurred or multiple connections to the internet may be impossible.
  • Please contact your ISP or telecommunications company if you require further assistance regarding the network equipment.

Using Network Services

(DLNA / VIERA CAST / freesat)

Network Setup

- Ensure the connections are completed before starting Network Setup.

→ "Network connections" (p. 53)

PANASONIC TX-P46G15B - Network Setup - 1

1

Display the menu

MENU

2

Select "Setup"

3

Select "Link Settings"

4

Select "Network Setup"

■ To return to TV

5

Set

Update TV's software

Accesses the specific web site to update TV's software and search if any software updates are available.

① Select "Software Update"

PANASONIC TX-P46G15B - Update TV's software - 1

text_image Network Setup Menu Proxy Proxy Port Speed Mode Auto Software Update Connect to VIERA CAST MAC Address ab-cd-ef-gh-ij-kl

PANASONIC TX-P46G15B - Update TV's software - 2

② Follow the displayed instructions

Note

MAC Address

- MAC address is a unique address that identifies hardware in the network. (for information only)

PANASONIC TX-P46G15B - MAC Address - 1

text_image Network Setup Menu 2/2 Proxy Proxy Port Speed Mode Auto Auto Software Update Connect to VIERA CAST MAC Address ab-cd-ef-gh-ij-kl

Network Settings

① Set the network setting items

Acquire IP Address ■

Acquire DNS Address ■

If you make the network connection like "Example 2" (p. 53), you do not have to set "Acquire DNS Address", "Proxy" and "Proxy Port".

Sets IP Address, Subnet Mask, Gateway, Primary DNS and Secondary DNS. For most users, the recommended method of connection to your network is by using Auto feature.

Select "Acquire IP Address" and then set to "Auto" Select "Acquire DNS Address" and then set to "Auto"

PANASONIC TX-P46G15B - Acquire DNS Address ■ - 1

text_image Network Setup Menu 1/2 Connect to Network Acquire IP Address Auto IP Address Subnet Mask Gateway Acquire DNS Address Auto Primary DNS Secondary DNS

PANASONIC TX-P46G15B - Acquire DNS Address ■ - 2
The available settings are displayed automatically.

Manual settings

If you wish to set these functions manually, select "Manual".

Select "IP Address", "Subnet Mask", "Gateway", "Primary DNS" or "Secondary DNS"

Move the cursor and enter the number

PANASONIC TX-P46G15B - Manual settings - 1

PANASONIC TX-P46G15B - Manual settings - 2

PANASONIC TX-P46G15B - Manual settings - 3

■ Proxy - Setting is required if specified by the provider.

Sets 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.

Select "Proxy"
PANASONIC TX-P46G15B - Manual settings - 4

text_image Network Setup Menu 2/2 Proxy Proxy Port Speed Mode Auto Software Update Connect to VERA CAST MAC Address ab-cd-ef-gh-ij-kl

PANASONIC TX-P46G15B - Manual settings - 5

PANASONIC TX-P46G15B - Manual settings - 6
Enter the address

Set characters one by one

PANASONIC TX-P46G15B - Manual settings - 7

text_image Proxy Host A 3 C D E F G I J K M N O P Q R S I U V W X Y Z Z 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 : d z z c d e f g h i j k m n o p c r s c L y W x y z l j - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

PANASONIC TX-P46G15B - Manual settings - 8

- You can set characters by using numeric buttons.

→ "Characters table for numeric buttons" (p. 77)

■ Proxy Port - Setting is required if specified by the provider.

Sets Proxy port number.

- This number is also specified by the provider with the Proxy address.

Select "Proxy Port"
PANASONIC TX-P46G15B - Manual settings - 9

text_image Network Setup Menu 2/2 Proxy Proxy Port Speed Mode Auto Software Update Connect to VIERA CAST MAC Address ab-cd-ef-gh-ij-k1

PANASONIC TX-P46G15B - Manual settings - 10

PANASONIC TX-P46G15B - Manual settings - 11

PANASONIC TX-P46G15B - Manual settings - 12

PANASONIC TX-P46G15B - Manual settings - 13

■ Speed Mode (Auto / 10base half / 10base duplex / 100base half / 100base duplex)

Sets the LAN speed setting.

- Set to "Auto" normally for most users.

- If "Connect to Network" or "Connect to VIERA CAST" test fails, try the other speed modes.

Select "Speed Mode" and then set the speed mode
PANASONIC TX-P46G15B - Manual settings - 14

text_image Network Setup Menu Proxy Proxy Port Speed Mode Auto Software Update Connect to VIFRA CAST MAC Address ab-cd-ef-gh-j-kl

PANASONIC TX-P46G15B - Manual settings - 15

② Select "Connect to Network" and access to test

PANASONIC TX-P46G15B - ② Select "Connect to Network" and access to test - 1

text_image Network Setup Menu 1/2 Connect to Network Access Acquire IP Address Auto IP Address . Subnet Mask . Gateway . Acquire DNS Address Auto Primary DNS . Secondary DNS .

PANASONIC TX-P46G15B - ② Select "Connect to Network" and access to test - 2
Performs automatic testing of the network connection for the TV. (It takes a while to test.)

③ Select "Connect to VIERA CAST" and access to test

● This step is for ensuring to access VIERA CAST.

PANASONIC TX-P46G15B - ③ Select "Connect to VIERA CAST" and access to test - 1

text_image Network Setup Menu Proxy Proxy Port Speed Mode Auto Software Update Connect to VERA CAST Access MAC Address ab-cd-ef-gh-ij-kl

PANASONIC TX-P46G15B - ③ Select "Connect to VIERA CAST" and access to test - 2

Home network

The test is successful and the TV is connected to your home network. (for DLNA operations)

- If you make the network connection like "Example 2" (p. 53), this message will be displayed.

Connected

The test is successful and the TV is connected to the network.

Not connected

Check the settings and connections, and then perform this function again.

Connected

The test is successful and you can use VIERA CAST features.

Not connected

Check the settings and connections, and then perform this function again.

Using Network Services

(DLNA / VIERA CAST / freesat)

Using DLNA® features

- Ensure the preparation of media server, network connections and network settings are completed.

→ "Media server" (p. 52), "Network connections" (p. 53), "Network Setup" (p. 54 and p. 55)

PANASONIC TX-P46G15B - Using DLNA® features - 1

1

Display the Input select menu

AV

2

Select "Media Server"

You can also access directly by using VIERA TOOLS

→ "How to Use VIERA TOOLS" (p. 14)

3

Select one of the media servers you want to access

4

Select the file (photo or movie) to be viewed

Depending on the conditions of media server, you may need to select the folder before selecting the file.

Slideshow p. 57

To display the information of the highlighted file → i

Photo : Displayed one at a time
PANASONIC TX-P46G15B - Select the file (photo or movie) to be viewed - 1

text_image Single view Rotate EXIT Select List Rotate Sideshow Operation guide (Single view)
  • To display / hide the operation guide
    PANASONIC TX-P46G15B - Select the file (photo or movie) to be viewed - 2

PANASONIC TX-P46G15B - Select the file (photo or movie) to be viewed - 3

text_image To the previous photo Rotate 90° (anti-clockwise) To the next photo Rotate 90° (clockwise)

PANASONIC TX-P46G15B - Select the file (photo or movie) to be viewed - 4

Movie : Playback will start
PANASONIC TX-P46G15B - Select the file (photo or movie) to be viewed - 5

text_image EXIT RETURN Operation guide Information banner → (Playback)

PANASONIC TX-P46G15B - Select the file (photo or movie) to be viewed - 6

flowchart
graph TD
    A["OK"] --> B["Rewind"]
    A --> C["Pause / Playback"]
    A --> D["Playback"]
    A --> E["Fast forward"]
    A --> F["Stop"]

To display the operation guide
PANASONIC TX-P46G15B - Select the file (photo or movie) to be viewed - 7

  • To hide the operation guide →
    PANASONIC TX-P46G15B - Select the file (photo or movie) to be viewed - 8
  • To the next movie → green
    To return to list → (stop)

To change aspect ratio (only for the 4:3 movie content)

PANASONIC TX-P46G15B - Select the file (photo or movie) to be viewed - 9

Slideshow (for photo contents)

■ Start Slideshow (operate in step 4 on p. 56)

Select the photo for the first view Start Slideshow

PANASONIC TX-P46G15B - ■ Start Slideshow (operate in step 4 on p. 56) - 1

PANASONIC TX-P46G15B - ■ Start Slideshow (operate in step 4 on p. 56) - 2

PANASONIC TX-P46G15B - ■ Start Slideshow (operate in step 4 on p. 56) - 3

To pause

PANASONIC TX-P46G15B - ■ Start Slideshow (operate in step 4 on p. 56) - 4

To return to Single view

PANASONIC TX-P46G15B - ■ Start Slideshow (operate in step 4 on p. 56) - 5

Note

Slideshow is done for all available photo contents.

■ Slideshow settings (operate in step ③ or ④ on p. 56)

Display the menu

PANASONIC TX-P46G15B - ■ Slideshow settings (operate in step ③ or ④ on p. 56) - 1

PANASONIC TX-P46G15B - ■ Slideshow settings (operate in step ③ or ④ on p. 56) - 2

Select "Photo Setup"

PANASONIC TX-P46G15B - ■ Slideshow settings (operate in step ③ or ④ on p. 56) - 3

PANASONIC TX-P46G15B - ■ Slideshow settings (operate in step ③ or ④ on p. 56) - 4

PANASONIC TX-P46G15B - ■ Slideshow settings (operate in step ③ or ④ on p. 56) - 5

PANASONIC TX-P46G15B - ■ Slideshow settings (operate in step ③ or ④ on p. 56) - 6

Select the items and set

PANASONIC TX-P46G15B - ■ Slideshow settings (operate in step ③ or ④ on p. 56) - 7

PANASONIC TX-P46G15B - ■ Slideshow settings (operate in step ③ or ④ on p. 56) - 8

PANASONIC TX-P46G15B - ■ Slideshow settings (operate in step ③ or ④ on p. 56) - 9

● Other items → p. 30 - 33

MenuItemAdjustments / Configurations (alternatives)
Photo SetupBack Ground MusicSelects the back ground music during the slideshow (Off / Type1 / Type2 / Type3)
EffectSelects the effect for switching the photo during the slideshow(Off / Fade / Slide / Dissolve / Random)Fade : The next photo fades in graduallySlide : The next photo slides and appears from the left sideDissolve : The photo is replaced by an indefinite block unitRandom : Selects each effect at random
IntervalSelects slideshow interval (5 / 10 / 15 / 30 / 60 / 90 / 120 seconds)
RepeatSlideshow repeat (Off / On)

Audio Settings (for movie contents)

You can enjoy the multi-channel sound via an amplifier connected to DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal.

■ confirm or change the current sound status (during playback)

Display the Option menu

PANASONIC TX-P46G15B - Audio Settings (for movie contents) - 1

PANASONIC TX-P46G15B - Audio Settings (for movie contents) - 2

-change

- It may take several seconds to change the sound.

■ Audio output settings (operate in step ③ or ④ on p. 56)

Display the menu

PANASONIC TX-P46G15B - ■ Audio output settings (operate in step ③ or ④ on p. 56) - 1

Select "Sound"

PANASONIC TX-P46G15B - ■ Audio output settings (operate in step ③ or ④ on p. 56) - 2

PANASONIC TX-P46G15B - ■ Audio output settings (operate in step ③ or ④ on p. 56) - 3

PANASONIC TX-P46G15B - ■ Audio output settings (operate in step ③ or ④ on p. 56) - 4

Select "SPDIF Selection" and set

PANASONIC TX-P46G15B - ■ Audio output settings (operate in step ③ or ④ on p. 56) - 5

text_image Sound Menu Marks Music Bass Treble Balance Headphone Volume Surround Off Volume Correction Speaker Distance to Wall Over 30cm SPDIF Selection Auto

PANASONIC TX-P46G15B - ■ Audio output settings (operate in step ③ or ④ on p. 56) - 6

MenuItem Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives)
SoundSPDIF SelectionSPDIF : A standard audio transfer file formatSelects the initial setting for digital audio output signal from DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal (Auto / PCM)Auto: Dolby Digital is output as Dolby Digital Bitstream. MPEG is output as PCM.PCM: Digital output signal is fixed to PCM.

Note

● This TV does not support any music data (MP3, etc.)
● Non-playable files are also listed but cannot be selected.
- Turn the TV off, and then on again when changing or reconnecting the network connection.

Using Network Services

(DLNA / VIERA CAST / freesat)

DivX® VOD

ABOUT DIVX VIDEO-ON-DEMAND:

This DivX® Certified device must be registered in order to play DivX Video-on-Demand (VOD) content. First generate the DivX VOD registration code for your device and submit it during the registration process. [Important: DivX VOD content is protected by a DivX DRM (Digital Rights Management) system that restricts playback to registered DivX Certified devices. If you try to play DivX VOD content not authorized for your device, the message "Authorization Error." will be displayed and your content will not play.] Learn more at www.divx.com/vod.

  • After playing DivX VOD content for the first time, another registration code is then displayed in "DivX® VOD" in the Setup Menu. Do not use this registration code to purchase DivX VOD content. If you use this code to purchase DivX VOD content, and then play the content on this TV, you will no longer be able to play any content that you purchased using the previous code.
  • If you purchase DivX VOD content using a registration code different from this TV's code, you will not be able to play this content. ("Authorization Error." is displayed.)

Regarding DivX content that can only be played a set number of times ■

Some DivX VOD content can only be played a set number of times.

When you play this content, the remaining number of plays is displayed. You cannot play this content when the number of remaining plays is zero. ("Rental Expired." is displayed.)

When playing this content

● The number of remaining plays is reduced by one in the following conditions:

If you exit the current application.

PANASONIC TX-P46G15B - Regarding DivX content that can only be played a set number of times ■ - 1

If you stop playback of DivX VOD content.

PANASONIC TX-P46G15B - Regarding DivX content that can only be played a set number of times ■ - 2

text_image (For example, by pressing , OK BACK! RETURN or etc.)

If you go to the next or previous content.

PANASONIC TX-P46G15B - Regarding DivX content that can only be played a set number of times ■ - 3

To show DivX VOD registration code ■

→ "DivX® VOD" in the Setup Menu (p. 32)

PANASONIC TX-P46G15B - To show DivX VOD registration code ■ - 1

text_image DivX® Video On Demand Your registration code is : XXXXXXXX To learn more visit www.divx.com/vod Confirm EXIT RETURN

VIERA CAST™

You can access a selection of internet services from VIERA CAST home screen. For example, YouTube, Picasa Web Albums (current as of April, 2009).

  • VIERA CAST requires a broadband internet connection. Dial-up internet connections cannot be used.
  • Ensure the network connections and network settings are completed.
    → "Network connections" (p. 53), "Network Setup" (p. 54 and p. 55)

PANASONIC TX-P46G15B - VIERA CAST™ - 1

text_image VIEW CAST EXIT OK BACK/ RETURN 1 2 abcdef 3 4 ghi 5 jkl 6 mno 7 8 tuvg qrs 9 wxyz 0 Panasonic TV

■ return to TV
PANASONIC TX-P46G15B - VIERA CAST™ - 2

Access VIERA CAST

PANASONIC TX-P46G15B - Access VIERA CAST - 1

Depending on the usage conditions, it may take a while to read all the data.

Example:
PANASONIC TX-P46G15B - Access VIERA CAST - 2

text_image Welcome to VIEA CAST™ 4.7.00 © 2018 VIEA CAST®

Messages might be displayed ● before VIERA CAST home screen. Please read these instructions carefully and follow the displayed instructions.

Example:
PANASONIC TX-P46G15B - Access VIERA CAST - 3

text_image VISFA CAST Setup Frankfurt, Germany 31° ESE 11 Tobacco YouTube Features video Bloomberg FTSE100 5,286.30 135.70 CAC49 4,229.26 107.61 DAX 6,271.27 115.90 iPicaso® for the New York Times

VIERA CAST home screen

- You can choose thumbnails (depending on service). If “!” is seen, you can add the content here by accessing the service (depending on service).

■ How to operate VIERA CAST (current as of April, 2009)

• To move the cursor / select the item

PANASONIC TX-P46G15B - ■ How to operate VIERA CAST (current as of April, 2009) - 1

- To access

PANASONIC TX-P46G15B - ■ How to operate VIERA CAST (current as of April, 2009) - 2

• To return to the previous screen

PANASONIC TX-P46G15B - ■ How to operate VIERA CAST (current as of April, 2009) - 3

- When the key words are displayed on colour bar

PANASONIC TX-P46G15B - ■ How to operate VIERA CAST (current as of April, 2009) - 4

green yellow blue

- When options with numbers are displayed

PANASONIC TX-P46G15B - ■ How to operate VIERA CAST (current as of April, 2009) - 5

Note

  • VIERA CAST™ home screen is subject to change without notice.
  • The services through VIERA CAST™ are operated by their respective service providers, and service may be discontinued either temporarily or permanently without notice. Therefore, Panasonic will make no warranty for the content or the continuity of the services.
  • All features of websites or content of the service may not be available.
  • Some content may be inappropriate for some viewers.
  • Some content may only be available for specific countries and may be presented in specific languages.
  • Depending on the connection environment, the internet connection may be slow or may not be successful.
  • During the operation, sound signal is output from AV1, AV2, AUDIO OUT and DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminals. But no video signals are output.
  • You can set to restrict using VIERA CAST "Child Lock" (p. 45)
  • Turn the TV off, and then on again when changing or reconnecting the network connection.

Viewing from SD Card

(VIERA IMAGE VIEWER)

Photo View : Still images recorded by digital cameras will be displayed.

Movie View : Moving pictures recorded by digital video cameras will be played back.

● During the operation, sound signal is output from AV1, AV2, AUDIO OUT and DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminals.

But no video signals are output.

- "Date" shows the date on which the recording was made by the digital camera or digital video camera. The file without record of the date is shown "**/**/****".

For details on SD Cards → p. 77

PANASONIC TX-P46G15B - (VIERA IMAGE VIEWER) - 1

text_image ■ To insert the SD Card Label surface Push until a click is heard ■ To remove the SD Card Press the centre of the card Blue LED lights while SD Card is inserted if "SD Card LED" is set to "On" in the Setup Menu (p. 33).

Photo View

PANASONIC TX-P46G15B - Photo View - 1

natural_image Illustration of a flat-screen monitor with a gear icon on the left (no text or symbols)

PANASONIC TX-P46G15B - Photo View - 2

text_image 1 Insert the SD Card 2 Select "Photo View" SD Card

PANASONIC TX-P46G15B - Photo View - 3

PANASONIC TX-P46G15B - Photo View - 4

text_image 器 ASPECT MENU INPUT N DIRECTV REC EXIT i G OK OPTION BACK/RETURN TEXT STTL INDEX HOLD

3 Select the folder to display the thumbnail
PANASONIC TX-P46G15B - Photo View - 5

text_image Photo View Mode Folder view 1028 Folder name: 1028 PANAM Number of pictures: 3D pictures 221 PDAI 7 pictures ROOM 1 picture Fruit 15 pictures Narvae 14 pictures (Folder view)

PANASONIC TX-P46G15B - Photo View - 6

text_image ①select OK ②thumbnail

The files which are not into a folder will be collected to the folder named "/".

Select the file from the thumbnail to be viewed
PANASONIC TX-P46G15B - Photo View - 7

text_image Selected photo Error display (images that could not be loaded, etc.) Photo View Mode Folder view 105_PANA 1216 File name p1010091 View 23102008 Pixel 1803 x 1200 Browse EXIT View (Thumbnail) Selected photo information is displayed (Thumbnail) ①select OK ②single view ● Slideshow → p. 61

PANASONIC TX-P46G15B - Photo View - 8

PANASONIC TX-P46G15B - Photo View - 9

To return to the previous screen
PANASONIC TX-P46G15B - Photo View - 10

PANASONIC TX-P46G15B - Photo View - 11

text_image Single view Rotate EXIT Select List Rotate Slideshow Operation guide (Single view)

PANASONIC TX-P46G15B - Photo View - 12

text_image Displayed one at a time To display / hide the operation guide → i or ○ To the previous photo Rotate 90° (anti-clockwise) To the next photo Rotate 90° (clockwise) ● To return to thumbnail → BACK/RETURN

Slideshow

■ Start Slideshow (operate in step 4 on p. 60)

Select the photo for the first view Start Slideshow

PANASONIC TX-P46G15B - ■ Start Slideshow (operate in step 4 on p. 60) - 1

PANASONIC TX-P46G15B - ■ Start Slideshow (operate in step 4 on p. 60) - 2

PANASONIC TX-P46G15B - ■ Start Slideshow (operate in step 4 on p. 60) - 3

To pause

To return to Single view

PANASONIC TX-P46G15B - ■ Start Slideshow (operate in step 4 on p. 60) - 4

Note

Slideshow is done within the thumbnail.

- You can also start slideshow directly by using VIERA TOOLS "How to Use VIERA TOOLS" (p. 14)

■ Slideshow settings (operate in Photo View Mode)

Display the

menu

PANASONIC TX-P46G15B - ■ Slideshow settings (operate in Photo View Mode) - 1

PANASONIC TX-P46G15B - ■ Slideshow settings (operate in Photo View Mode) - 2

Select "Viewing Setup"

VIERA Main Menu

Picture

Sound

Viewing Setup

● Other Items → p. 30 and p. 31

PANASONIC TX-P46G15B - ■ Slideshow settings (operate in Photo View Mode) - 3

②access

①select

PANASONIC TX-P46G15B - ■ Slideshow settings (operate in Photo View Mode) - 4

Select the items and set

PANASONIC TX-P46G15B - ■ Slideshow settings (operate in Photo View Mode) - 5

PANASONIC TX-P46G15B - ■ Slideshow settings (operate in Photo View Mode) - 6

②set ①select

MenuItemAdjustments / Configurations (alternatives)
Viewing SetupBack Ground MusicSelects the back ground music during the slideshow (Off / Type1 / Type2 / Type3)
EffectSelects the effect for switching the photo during the slideshow(Off / Fade / Slide / Dissolve / Random)Fade : The next photo fades in graduallySlide : The next photo slides and appears from the left sideDissolve : The photo is replaced by an indefinite block unitRandom : Selects each effect at random
IntervalSelects slideshow interval (5 / 10 / 15 / 30 / 60 / 90 / 120 seconds)
RepeatSlideshow repeat (Off / On)

T■ display all the photos

Display the thumbnail of all the photos in SD Card.

PANASONIC TX-P46G15B - T■ display all the photos - 1

text_image Photo View Mode Folder view 123 Follower name 100 PANA N. motion (4 ps/min) 38 PANA 50 PANA 30 PANA 52 PANA 4 PANA 200 PANA 25 PANA 20 PANA 4 PANA 800 PANA 1 PANA Free 14 PANA Fully 14 PANA Sales: BEAT Svcs 1 BY LUKY View: All pixels

(Folder view)

PANASONIC TX-P46G15B - T■ display all the photos - 2

PANASONIC TX-P46G15B - T■ display all the photos - 3

text_image Photo View Mode All pictures 1/175 File name: p130001 Date: 28/12/2008 Page: 1000 x 1200 Value: p10-0011 21:14:06 p10-0011 21:14:06 p10-0029 19:15:06 p10-0029 21:15:06 p10-0029 21:25:10 p10-01 25:25:42 Sailing EXT Sound RET PERS

(Thumbnail - All pictures)

PANASONIC TX-P46G15B - T■ display all the photos - 4

T■sort by date or month recorded

Display the list of groups sorted by the same date or the same month.

- The group of the photos without record of the date is shown as "Unknown".

PANASONIC TX-P46G15B - T■sort by date or month recorded - 1

flowchart
graph TD
    A["Photo View Mode Folder view 100_PANA"] -->|yellow| B["Photo View Mode 100_PANA Sort by Month"]
    A -->|green| C["(Sort by Month)"]
    B --> D["Data Collection"]
    C --> E["Data Collection"]
    D --> F["Select group: ① select"]
    D --> G["Select group: ② thumbnail of the selected group"]
    E --> H["Select group: ① select"]
    E --> I["Select group: ② thumbnail of the selected group"]

Viewing from SD Card

(VIERA IMAGE VIEWER)

Movie View

PANASONIC TX-P46G15B - Movie View - 1

natural_image Illustration of a flat-screen monitor with a circular icon on the left side (no text or symbols)

PANASONIC TX-P46G15B - Movie View - 2

Insert the SD Card

PANASONIC TX-P46G15B - Insert the SD Card - 1

Select "Movie View"

PANASONIC TX-P46G15B - Select "Movie View" - 1

PANASONIC TX-P46G15B - Select "Movie View" - 2

You can also access directly by using VIERA TOOLS

→ "How to Use VIERA TOOLS" (p. 14)

PANASONIC TX-P46G15B - Select "Movie View" - 3

text_image INPUT ASPECT MENU N DIRECTV REC EXIT i G OK OPTION BACK/RETURN TEXT STTL INDEX HOLD

PANASONIC TX-P46G15B - Select "Movie View" - 4

Select the file to be viewed

PANASONIC TX-P46G15B - Select the file to be viewed - 1

text_image Movie View Mode Title Date & Time Scene Japan Duration XH:minutes Balance Play -- 09/02/2008 13:14 -- 09/02/2008 18:16 2007-03/22/2007 13:00 2007-10/12/2007 12:30 Trip1 01/12/2008 10:12 Trip2 01/12/2008 12:28 Trip3 01/12/2008 17:25 Trip4 01/12/2008 22:28 Nature1 09/02/2008 11:10 Nature2 09/02/2008 11:15 Nature3 09/02/2008 11:50 -- 09/02/2008 13:14 -- 09/02/2008 18:16 2007-03/22/2007 13:00 (List)

-File format:

AVCHD, MPEG2 and DivX are supported.

● For details → p. 76 and p. 77

Selected movie

PANASONIC TX-P46G15B - Select the file to be viewed - 2

text_image ② playback OK ① select

PANASONIC TX-P46G15B - Select the file to be viewed - 3

PANASONIC TX-P46G15B - Select the file to be viewed - 4

text_image EXIT RETURN Operation guide (Playback) information banner → i

Playback will start

To display the operation guide

PANASONIC TX-P46G15B - Select the file to be viewed - 5

■To return to the previous screen

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text_image To return to list → (stop) To change aspect ratio (only for the 4:3 movie content → ASPECT

- To hide the operation guide →

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flowchart
graph TD
    A["OK"] --> B["Rewind"]
    A --> C["Pause / Playback"]
    A --> D["Playback"]
    A --> E["Fast forward"]
    A --> F["Stop"]

- To the previous movie → red

To the next movie green

Audio Settings

You can enjoy the multi-channel sound via an amplifier connected to DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal.

■ To confirm or change the current sound status (during playback)

Display the Option menu

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Change the s

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- It may take several seconds to change the sound.

■ Audio output settings (operate in step ③)

Display the menu

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Select "Sound"

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● Other items → p. 30 - 33

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Select "SPDIF Selection" and set

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text_image Sound Menu Mode Music Bass Trable Balance Headphone Volume Surround Off Volume Correction Speaker Distance to Wall Over 30cm SPDFI Selection Auto

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MenuItemAdjustments / Configurations (alternatives)
SoundSPDIF SelectionSPDIF : A standard audio transfer file formatSelects the initial setting for digital audio output signal from DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal (Auto / PCM)Auto: Dolby Digital is output as Dolby Digital Bitstream. MPEG is output as PCM.PCM: Digital output signal is fixed to PCM.

Displaying PC Screen on TV

The screen of the PC connected to the TV can be displayed on the TV.

You can also listen to PC sound with the audio cable connected.

To connect PC p. 73

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text_image 1 Select the external input AV 2 Select "PC" Input Selection AV1 AV2/S AV3/S COMPONENT PC HDMI1 HDMI2 HDMI3 HDMI4 TV Media Server To return to TV ■ TV Corresponding signals ➕ p. 79 If "H-freq." or "V-freq." is shown in red, the signals may not be supported.

■ PC menu setting (changed as desired)

To make settings → "How to Use Menu Functions" 1 to 4 (p. 26)

MenuItemAdjustments / Configurations (options)
PictureAdvanced PC SettingsW/B High RWhite balance of bright red area1 1 and 2 repeatedly adjusted
W/B High BWhite balance of bright blue area
W/B Low RWhite balance of dark red area
W/B Low BWhite balance of dark blue area
GammaSwitches the gamma curve (S Curve / 2.0 / 2.2 / 2.5)
Reset to DefaultsPress the OK button to reset to the default Advanced PC Settings
SetupPC SetupInput ResolutionSwitches to a wide viewVGA (640 × 480 pixels), WVGA (852 × 480 pixels), XGA (1,024 × 768 pixels), WXGA (1,280 × 768 pixels, 1,366 × 768 pixels)Options change depending on signals
ClockSet to the minimum level if noise occurs
H-posAdjusts horizontal positionPANASONIC TX-P46G15B - ■ PC menu setting (changed as desired) - 1
V-posAdjusts vertical position
Clock PhaseEliminates flicker and distortionAdjust after Clock adjustmentSet to the minimum level if noise occurs
SyncChooses another synchronous signal if the image is distorted (H & V / On Green): by the horizontal and vertical signals from your PCOn Green: by the green signal from your PC (if available)
Reset to DefaultsPress the OK button to reset to the default PC Setup settings
  • Other items → p. 30 - 33

Note

- For HDMI-compatible PC, possible to connect to HDMI terminals (HDMI1 / HDMI2 / HDMI3 / HDMI4) by using HDMI cable (p. 78).

Q-Link connects the TV and DVD Recorder / VCR, and enables easy recording, playback, etc. (p. 66) VIERA Link (HDAVI Control™) connects the TV and the equipment with VIERA Link function, and enables easy control, convenient recording, playback, energy saving, creating home theatre, etc., without complicated setting. (p. 67 - 71)

You can use Q-Link and VIERA Link functions together.

- This TV supports “HDAVI Control 4” function. But available features are depending on the connected equipment’s version of HDAVI Control. Please refer to the manual of the equipment to confirm the version.

Q-Link (SCART connection only)

Features\Connected equipmentDVD Recorder / VCR with Q-Link function
Analogue channel download
Easy playback
Power on link
Power off link
Direct TV Recording

Connection
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Use fully wired SCART cable. Connect the DVD Recorder / VCR supporting Q-Link to the TV's AV1 or AV2 terminal via a SCART cable.

VIERA Link (HDMI connection only)

Features\Connected equipmentDIGA Recorder with VIERA Link functionDVD Player / Blu-ray Disc Player with VIERA Link functionHD Video Camera / LUMIX Camera with VIERA Link function
Analogue channel download---
Easy playback
Power on link
Power off link
Reduce unnecessary power consumption in standby ○^*3 ○^*3 -
Auto standby for unnecessary equipment ○^*3 ○^*3 -
Pause Live TV programme ○^*3 *4 --
Direct TV Recording ○^*3 --
Control the menu of the connected equipment by VIERA remote control ○^*1 ○^*1 ○^*1
Speaker control---

Connection
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HDMI cable

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DIGA Recorder / DVD Player / Blu-ray Disc Player /

HD Video Camera / LUMIX Camera

with VIERA Link function

Use fully wired HDMI compliant cable.

- Connect the equipment supporting VIERA Link to the TV's HDMI1, HDMI2, HDMI3 or HDMI4 terminal via an HDMI cable.

About HDMI cable for connecting Panasonic HD Video Camera or LUMIX Camera, read the manual of the equipment.

VIERA Link (HDMI and SCART connections) ■

Features\Connected equipmentDIGA Recorder with VIERA Link function
Analogue channel download
Easy playback
Power on link
Power off link
Reduce unnecessary power consumption in standby ○^*3
Auto standby for unnecessary equipment ○^*3
Pause Live TV programme ○^*2_*4
Direct TV Recording ○^*2
Control the menu of the connected equipment by VIERA remote control ○^*1
Speaker control-

Connection
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DIGA Recorder with VIERA Link function

Use fully wired HDMI compliant cable.

Connect the equipment supporting VIERA Link to the TV's HDMI1, HDMI2, HDMI3 or HDMI4 terminal via an HDMI cable.

Use fully wired SCART cable.

Connect the equipment supporting VIERA Link to the TV's AV1 or AV2 terminal via a SCART cable.

VIERA Link (HDMI and Audio out connections)

Features\Connected equipmentPlayer theatre with VIERA Link functionBlu-ray Disc theatre with VIERA Link functionAmplifier with VIERA Link function
Analogue channel download---
Easy playback ○^*5 ○^*5 -
Power on link -
Power off link
Reduce unnecessary power consumption in standby- ○^*3 -
Auto standby for unnecessary equipment ○^*3 *6 ○^*3 *6 ○^*3
Pause Live TV programme ---
Direct TV Recording ---
Control the menu of the connected equipment by VIERA remote control ○^*1 ○^*1 -
Speaker control

Connection

● To use Player theatre / Blu-ray Disc theatre:

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flowchart
graph LR
    A["Computer"] --> B["HDMI cable"]
    B <--> C["Speaker system"]
    C --> D["Player theatre / Blu-ray Disc theatre with VIERA Link function"]
    B <--> E["Optical digital audio cable or RCA cable or SCART cable"]
    E --> F["Speaker system"]

- To use Amplifier:

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flowchart
graph TD
    A["HD Video Camera / LUMIX Camera with VIERA Link function"] -->|HDMI cable| B["Speaker system"]
    B --> C["Amplifier with VIERA Link function"]
    C -->|HDMI cable| D["DIGA Recorder with VIERA Link function"]
    D --> E["SCART cable"]
    E --> F["Optical digital audio cable or RCA cable or SCART cable"]
    F --> G["HDMI cable"]
    G --> H["HDMI"]
    H --> I["HDMI"]

Use fully wired HDMI compliant cable.

  • Connect the equipment supporting VIERA Link to the TV's HDMI2, HDMI3 or HDMI4 terminal via an HDMI cable.
    Use fully wired SCART cable.
  • Connect the equipment supporting VIERA Link to the TV's AV1 or AV2 terminal via a SCART cable.
  • Use any one of the optical digital audio cable, RCA cable and SCART cable for audio output from the TV.

*1: Available with the equipment which has "HDAVI Control 2 or later" function.
*2: Available with the equipment which has "HDAVI Control 3 or later" function.
*3: Available with the equipment which has "HDAVI Control 4" function.
*4: Available with DIGA Recorder which has HDD.
*5: while playingback a disc
*6: except for watching a disc

Note

- VIERA Link features may be available with other manufacturers' equipment supporting HDMI CEC.

- Table below displays maximum number of compatible pieces of equipment that can be controlled by VIERA Link Control. This includes connections to equipment already connected to the TV. For example, DIGA Recorder connected to Amplifier which is connected to the TV via an HDMI cable.

Type of the equipmentMaximum number
Recorder (DIGA Recorder, etc.)3
Player (DVD Player, Blu-ray Disc Player, HD Video Camera, LUMIX Camera, Player theatre, Blu-ray Disc theatre, etc.)3
Audio system (Player theatre, Blu-ray Disc theatre, Amplifier, etc.)1
Tuner (Set top box, etc.)4

Preparations ■

Connect the DVD Recorder / VCR with the following logos:

"Q-Link", "NEXTVIEWLINK", "DATA LOGIC", "Easy Link", "Megalogic" or "SMARTLINK"

Q-Link connection ➤ p. 64

Use fully wired SCART cable.

Set up the DVD Recorder / VCR. Read the manual of the recorder.

● Q-Link terminal setup in the Setup Menu → “Q-Link” (p. 32), “AV1 / AV2 out” (p. 32)

Download "Analogoucahaenebwellbag" (see below)

Features available ■

Analogue channel download

Analogue channel setting can be downloaded to the recorder with analogue tuner. Digital channel setting is not downloaded.

- To download Analogue channel setting "Q-Link Download" (p. 32) or "Auto Setup" in Analogue mode (p. 35) or "Auto Setup" - when first using the TV (p. 12)

Direct TV Recording - What you see is What you record

Recording the current programme in DVD Recorder / VCR immediately.

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text_image DIRECT TV REC EXIT GUIDE DIRECT TV REC

Available conditions:

Picture sourceModeRecording from
AnalogueTVTV monitor out
AVRecorder's tuner
DVBTVTV monitor out
AV (watching recorder's tuner)AVRecorder's tuner
AV (watching recorder's external input)AVRecorder's external input
AV (watching TV's external input)AVTV monitor out
  • When Direct TV Recording is performed, the recorder is automatically turned on if it is in Standby mode.
  • Changing channel or turning off the TV is available while the recorder is recording from its own tuner.
  • Changing channel is not available while the recorder is recording from the TV tuner.

stop recording
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flowchart
graph LR
    A["GUIDE"] --> B["Unlock the tuner"]
    B --> C["Tuner Locked Please stop recording to operate"]
    C --> D["Continue"]
    C --> E["Unlock"]
    E --> F["EXIT"]

When DVD Recorder / VCR starts playback or direct navigator / function menu for the equipment are activated, the TV is turned on and input mode is switched automatically so that you can view the content. (Only when the TV is in Standby mode.)

When TV is set to Standby mode, the recorder is also automatically set to Standby. (Only when the videocassette or disc is not active.)

- This function will work even if the TV enters standby mode automatically by Off Timer function or auto power standby function.

• "DATA LOGIC" (a trademark of Metz Corporation)
- "Easy Link" (a trademark of Philips Corporation)

  • "Megalogic" (a trademark of Grundig Corporation)
  • "SMARTLINK" (a trademark of Sony Corporation)

Note

- Some recorders are not applicable. Read the manual of the recorder.

*

*Enjoy additional HDMI Inter-Operability with Panasonic products which have "HDAVI Control" function. This TV supports "HDAVI Control 4" function.

Connections to the equipment (DIGA Recorder, HD Video Camera, Player theatre, Amplifier, etc.) with HDMI and SCART cables allow you to interface them automatically (p. 64 and p. 65).

These features are limited to models incorporating "HDAVI Control" and "VIERA Link".

Some functions are not available depending on the equipment's version of HDAVI Control. Please confirm the connected equipment's version of HDAVI Control.
- VIERA Link “HDAVI Control”, based on the control functions provided by HDMI which is an industry standard known as HDMI CEC (Consumer Electronics Control), is a 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 individual manuals for other manufacturers' equipment supporting VIERA Link function.
- About applicable Panasonic equipment, consult your local Panasonic dealer or refer to the URL: www.panasonic.co.uk

Preparations

Connect the equipment supporting VIERA Link.

● VIERA Link connection → p. 64 and p. 65

Use fully wired HDMI compliant cable. Non-HDMI-compliant cables cannot be utilized.

Recommended Panasonic's HDMI cable part number:

• RP-CDHG10 (1.0 m)

• RP-CDHG30 (3.0 m)

• RP-CDHG15 (1.5 m)

• RP-CDHG50 (5.0 m)

• RP-CDHG20 (2.0 m)

Use fully wired SCART cable.

  • Set up the connected equipment. Read the manual of the equipment.
  • For optimal recording, the settings of the recorder may need to be changed. For details, read the manual of the recorder.
  • Download Analogue channel setting "Analogue channel download" (see below)

Set VIERA Link On in the Setup Menu → "VIERA Link" (p. 32)

Set up the TV

→ After connection, turn the equipment on and then switch the TV on.

Select the input mode to HDMI1, HDMI2, HDMI3 or HDMI4 (p. 24), and make sure that an image is displayed correctly.

This setup should be done each time when the following conditions occur:

• for the first time
- when adding or reconnecting equipment
- when changing setup

Features available

Analogue channel download

Analogue channel setting can be downloaded to the recorder with analogue tuner. Digital channel setting is not downloaded.

- To download Analogue channel setting "Q-Link Download" (p. 32) or "Auto Setup" in Analogue mode (p. 35) or "Auto Setup" - when first using the TV (p. 12)

Easy playback

Automatic Input switching - When the connected equipment is operated, input mode is switched automatically. When it is stopped operating, input mode is returned.

When the connected equipment starts playback or direct navigator / function menu for the equipment are activated, the TV is automatically turned on. (Only when the TV is in Standby mode.)

When the TV is set to Standby mode, the connected equipment is also automatically set to Standby.

- This function will work even if the TV enters standby mode automatically by Off Timer function or auto power standby function.

Features available

Standby Power Save

Reduce unnecessary power consumption in standby

Set Standby Power Save "On" in the Setup Menu to use this function

→ "Standby Power Save" (p. 32)

The power consumption in Standby mode of the connected equipment is controlled higher or lower in synchronization with the TV On / Off state to reduce the consumption. When the TV is set to Standby mode, the connected equipment is automatically set to Standby and the power consumption in Standby mode of the connected equipment is automatically minimized. When the TV is turned on, the connected equipment is still in Standby mode, but the power consumption is increased to make startup time early.

This function is effective if the connected equipment can change the power consumption in Standby mode and is set to higher consumption.

Auto standby for unnecessary equipment

Intelligent Auto Standby

Set Intelligent Auto Standby "On (With reminder)" or "On (No reminder)" in the Setup Menu to use this function

→ "Intelligent Auto Standby" (p. 32)

When the TV is On, non-watched or non-used connected equipment goes into Standby mode automatically to reduce the power consumption. For example, when the input mode is switched from HDMI, when Speaker Selection is changed to "TV" (except for watching a disc).

  • If you select "On (With reminder)", the on screen message will be displayed to be noticed before working this function.
    This function may not work properly depending on the connected equipment. If required, set to "Off".

Direct TV Recording - What you see is What you record

Direct TV Rec

Recording the current programme in DIGA Recorder immediately.

  • If you connect a variety of recorders including other manufacturers' recorders at the same time, please connect DIGA Recorder to the TV's lower HDMI terminal number. For example, if you use HDMI1 and HDMI2 for two recorders, in this case connect DIGA Recorder to HDMI1.
    If you cannot operate, check the settings and the equipment
    "Summary of Q-Link and VIERA Link features" (p. 64 and p. 65), "Preparations" (p. 67)
    Changing channel or turning off the TV is available while the recorder is recording from its own tuner.
  • Changing channel is not available while the recorder is recording from the TV tuner.

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text_image DIRECT TV REC EXIT VIERALIK GUIDE OK

Display "VIERA Link Menu"
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Select "Direct TV Rec" and start recording
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text_image VIERA Link Menu Pause Live TV Direct TV Rec Start VIERA Link Control Recorder Speaker Selection Home Cinema ② start OK ① select
  • You can also start recording directly
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To stop recording ■
Select "Stop" in "Direct TV Rec" and access
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text_image VIERA Link Menu Pause Live TV Direct TV Rec Stop VIERA Link Control Recorder Speaker Selection Home Cinema

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You can also stop recording directly.

Unlock the tuner
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flowchart
graph LR
    A["GUIDE"] --> B["Tuner Locked Please stop recording to operate"]
    B --> C["Continue"]
    B --> D["Unlock"]

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■ Features available (Using VIERA Link Menu)

Pause Live TV programme Pause Live TV

You can pause the live TV programme and resume later.

Live TV programme will be recorded on HDD of the connected DIGA Recorder.

This function is available with DIGA Recorder which has HDD.

- If you connect a variety of recorders including other manufacturers' recorders at the same time, please connect DIGA Recorder which has HDD to the TV's lower HDMI terminal number. For example, if you use HDMI1 and HDMI2 for two recorders, in this case connect DIGA Recorder which has HDD to HDMI1.

If you cannot operate, check the settings and the equipment

"Summary of Q-Link and VIERA Link features" (p. 64 and p. 65), "Preparations" (p. 67)

Access and pause the live TV programme

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text_image INPUT TV 1 2 VIERALIK OK OPTION Panasonic TV

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Select "Pause Live TV" and pause

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text_image VIERA Link Menu Pause Live TV Start Direct TV Rec Start VIERA Link Control Recorder Speaker Selection Home Cinema

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The TV picture will be paused.

You can also pause directly by using VIERA TOOLS

→ "How to Use VIERA TOOLS" (p. 14)

Live TV programme is recorded on HDD from where it was paused. ● If the paused TV picture disappears after a few minutes ●

OPTION (the paused picture will be restored)

Follow the operation guide to operate Pause Live TV function.

To operate Pause Live TV

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text_image search backward pause search forward playback stop

Operations may be different depending on the recorder. In this case, follow the operation guide or read the manual of the recorder.

- If you stop playback, the recorded programme will be deleted from HDD.

T■ return to Live TV

(stop playback of Pause Live TV / cancel pause)

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text_image Select "Yes" Pause Live TV Stop Pause Live TV? Yes No OK ① select ② stop

- If you stop playback or cancel pause, the recorded programme will be deleted from HDD.

■ Features available (Using VIERA Link Menu)

Control the menu of the connected equipment by VIERA remote control

You can control some functions of the connected equipment with this TV remote control (point the remote control at the TV's signal receiver).

If you cannot operate, check the settings and the equipment

“Summary of Q-Link and VIERA Link features” (p. 64 and p. 65), “Preparations” (p. 67)
- For details of the operations for the connected equipment, read the manual of the equipment.

Access and operate the menu of the equipment

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Select the equipment you want to access

The type of the connected equipment is displayed. Select the type of the equipment and access.

If multiple recorders or players are connected

You can connect up to three recorders or players at the same time.

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text_image VIERA Link Menu Pause Live TV Direct TV Rec Start VIERA Link Control Recorder2 Speaker Selection Home Cinema

Recorder1-3 / Player1-3

The number is given from the TV's lower HDMI terminal number connected to the same type equipment. For example, two recorders to HDMI2 and HDMI3, in this case the recorder connected to HDMI2 is displayed as "Recorder1", and the recorder connected to HDMI3 is displayed as "Recorder2".

If you access

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text_image VIERA Link Menu Pause Live TV Direct TV Rec Start VIERA Link Control Recorder Speaker Selection Home Cinema

The type of the connected equipment is displayed. You can access the menu of the equipment. But you cannot operate it. Use its own remote control to operate the equipment.

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text_image VIERA Link Menu Pause Live TV Direct TV Rec Start VIERA Link Control Recorder Speaker Selection Home Cinema

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Recorder / Player / Home Cinema / Video Camera / LUMIX / Other

You can also access directly by using VIERA TOOLS

→ "How to Use VIERA TOOLS" (p. 14)

"Home Cinema" means Player theatre, Blu-ray Disc theatre or Recorder theatre.

"Other" means Tuner set top box.

The menu of the accessed equipment (Input mode will be changed automatically)

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Operate the menu of the equipment

Available VIERA remote control buttons: (depending on the connected equipment)

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text_image EXIT START OPTION ICON RETURN TEXT 5STL 1 2 above 3 4 ghi 5 Md 6 min 7 pqs 8 tuv 9 kWD 0 REC. PROGRAMME DAM/DC TV Panasonic

① Set the position to "TV"

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② Follow the operation guide

OPTION

- To display the operation guide → If other manufacturers' equipment is accessed, Setup / Contents Selection menu may be displayed.

When the key words are displayed on colour bar

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Note

Some operations may not be available depending on the equipment. In this case use its own remote control to operate the equipment.

■ Features available (Using VIERA Link Menu)

Speaker control Speaker Selection

You can control the theatre speaker with this TV remote control (point the remote control at the TV's signal receiver).

If you cannot operate, check the settings and the equipment

→ "Summary of Q-Link and VIERA Link features" (p. 64 and p. 65), "Preparations" (p. 67)

Access and control the speaker volume
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text_image Display "VIERA Link Menu" Select "Speaker Selection" VIERA Link Menu Pause Live TV Direct TV Rec Start VIERA Link Control Recorder Speaker Selection Home Cinema select Set to "Home Cinema" or "TV" set Home Cinema Player theatre, Blu-ray Disc theatre or An automatically turned on if it is in Standby from theatre speakers connected to the e Volume up / down Volume slide bar will be displayed v adjusting the volume of the equipme Mute The sound of TV speakers is mute. When the equipment is turned off, TV speak TV ■ TV speakers are active.

Note

- If you wish to enjoy the multi-channel sound (e.g. Dolby Digital 5.1ch) via an Amplifier, connect with HDMI cable and Optical digital audio cable (p. 65), and then select "Home Cinema". To enjoy the sound from the DIGA Recorder in multi-channel sound, connect an HDMI cable from the DIGA Recorder to the Amplifier (p. 65).

Note

● These functions may not work properly depending on the connected equipment.
- Image or sound may not be available for the first few seconds when Input mode is switched.
- Easy playback may be available by using the remote control for Player theatre, Blu-ray Disc theatre or Amplifier. Read the manual of the equipment.
- "HDAVI Control 4" is the newest standard (current as of December, 2008) for HDAVI Control compatible equipment. This standard is compatible with conventional HDAVI equipment.
- To confirm this TV's version of HDAVI Control "System Information" (p. 33)

External Equipment

These diagrams show our recommendations for connection of your TV to various pieces of equipment. For other connections, consult the instructions for each piece of equipment, the table below, and the specifications (p. 87).

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flowchart
graph TD
    A["Network"] --> B["Modem"]
    B --> C["Hub or Router"]
    C --> D["Internet"]
    D --> E["To watch DVDs"]
    E --> F["DVD player"]
    F --> G["(Viewing)"]
    F --> H["(Listening)"]
    G --> I["Cable TV box"]
    H --> I
    I --> J["Cable"]
    J --> K["To watch cable broadcasts"]
    K --> L["Cable"]
    L --> M["To listen with speakers"]
    M --> N["Amplifier with speaker system"]
    N --> O["Optical digital audio cable"]
    P["Installing the Ferrite core"] --> Q["① Pull back the tabs (in two places)"]
    P --> R["② Wind the cable twice"]
    P --> S["③ Press the cable through and close"]
    T["To listen with speakers"] --> U["Amplifier with speaker system"]
    U --> V["Optical digital audio cable"]
    W["To watch Cable Broadcasts"] --> X["Cable TV box"]
    X --> Y["Cable"]
    Y --> Z["To watch Cable Broadcasts"]
    AA["ETHERNET"] --> AB["AV 1"]
    AA --> AC["AV 2"]
    AB --> AD["AUDIO OUT"]
    AC --> AE["AUDIO IN"]
    AD --> AF["L"]
    AE --> AG["L"]
    AF --> AH["R"]
    AG --> AI["R"]
    AH --> AJ["RCA cable"]
    AI --> AK["RCA cable"]
    AJ --> AL["RCA cable"]
    AK --> AM["Radio Cable"]
    AL --> AN["Radio Cable"]

■ Types of connectable equipment to each terminal

Recording / Playback (equipment)TerminalAV1AV2AV3(Side panel of TV)
To record / playback videocassettes / DVDs (VCR / DVD recorder)
To watch DVDs (DVD player)
To watch camcorder images (Video camera)
To watch cable broadcasts (Set top box)
To play games (Game equipment)
To use amplifier with speaker system
To use Network services
Q-Link
VIERA Link○(with HDMI)○(with HDMI)
Direct TV Recording

○: Recommended Connection

PANASONIC TX-P46G15B - External Equipment - 2

flowchart
graph TD
    A["HDMI equipment"] --> B["“HDMI connection” (p. 78)"]
    B --> C["Fully wired HDMI compliant cable"]
    B --> D["DVD Recorder"]
    D --> E["To record / playback"]
    E --> F["RF cable"]
    E --> G["Computer"]
    G --> H["Conversion adapter (if necessary)"]
    H --> I["(Viewing)"]
    I --> J["(Listening)"]
    J --> K["(M3 stereo mini plug)"]
    K --> L["(AUDIO)"]
    L --> M["(S-VIDEO) or (VIDEO)"]
    M --> N["Headphones"]
    N --> O["To adjust volume “Headphone Volume” in the Sound Menu (p. 31)"]
    O --> P["Camcorder / Game equipment"]
    P --> Q["SATELLITE"]
    Q --> R["Satellite dish"]
    Q --> S["Satellite cable"]
    T["PC"] --> U["Computer"]
    V["To CD/DVD Recorder"] --> W["DV4/DC/DVD Recorder"]
    X["Satellite dish"] --> Y["Satellite cable"]

The optimum size and aspect can be chosen automatically, and you can enjoy finer images. (p. 17)

Aspect Control Signal ■

"WIDE" will appear in the top left of the screen if a Widescreen signal (WSS) or a Control signal through SCART / HDMI terminal is found.

The aspect will switch to the appropriate 16:9 or 14:9 widescreen ratio.

This function will work in any aspect mode.

Input terminal Input signal formatAspect Control Signal
Widescreen signal (WSS)Control signal through SCART (pin8) / HDMI terminal
RFDVB
PAL I
PAL 525/60 6.0 MHz –
M.NTSC 6.0 MHz –
Satellite freesat, Other Sat.
AV1 (Composite)PAL
AV2 (Composite or S-Video)PAL 525/60 –
AV3M.NTSC –
NTSC –
COMPONENT525 (480) / 60i –
525 (480) / 60p –
625 (576) / 50i
625 (576) / 50p
750 (720) / 60p –
750 (720) / 50p –
1,125 (1,080) / 60i
1,125 (1,080) / 50i
HDMI1525 (480) / 60i –
HDMI2525 (480) / 60p –
HDMI3625 (576) / 50i –
HDMI4625 (576) / 50p –
750 (720) / 60p –
750 (720) / 50p –
1,125 (1,080) / 60i
1,125 (1,080) / 50i
1,125 (1,080) / 60p
1,125 (1,080) / 50p
1,125 (1,080) / 24p

A to mode

Auto mode determines the best aspect ratio to fill the screen. It does this using a four step process (WSS, Control signal through SCART / HDMI terminal, Letterbox detection, or Justify to fill the screen) to determine. This process may take several minutes, depending on the darkness of the image.

Letterbox detection: If black bands at the top and bottom of the screen are detected, Auto mode chooses the best ratio and expands the image to fill the screen.

If no aspect signals are detected, Auto mode enhances the image for optimum viewing pleasure.

Note

  • The ratio varies depending on the programme, etc. If the ratio is out of the standard 16:9, black bands at the top and bottom of the screen may appear.
  • If the screen size looks unusual when a widescreen-recorded programme is played back on a VCR, adjust the tracking of the VCR. Read the manual of the VCR.

Updating the TV software

From time to time, a new version of software may become available for download to enhance the performance or operations of the TV.

To download from a notification banner ■

A notification banner will appear when you search for a new version software by using the "System Update Search Now" function (p. 48).

In freesat mode, a notification banner will appear when the TV Guide is exited if a new available software is found.

In DVB mode, a notification banner will appear when one of the BBC channels is tuned if a new available software is found.

Found new software version ..... Press OK to start update (may take 40 mins) or Press EXIT to ignore and you can update when TV is in standby.

To start downloading press the OK button, this may take up to 60 minutes to complete.

To ignore the new software press the EXIT button.

You can update later automatically when the TV is in Standby mode

→ "To download any new software automatically" (see below)

If you do not wish to update, set "Auto Update Search in Standby" to "Off", but the notification banner will keep appearing during the period of new software availability, usually 2 to 3 days.

To download any new software automatically ■

Ensure that the "Auto Update Search in Standby" function in the System Update menu is set to "On" (p. 48).

The TV will then download new software automatically at night if it is left in standby without any timer programming in progress.

Note

During software download and update, DO NOT switch Off the TV.

SCART, S-VIDEO and HDMI terminal information

Suitable inputs for AV1 include RGB (Red / Green / Blue).

PANASONIC TX-P46G15B - AV1 ■ SCART terminal (RGB, VIDEO, Q-Link) - 1

text_image Socket Earth 21 CVBS out (video) 19 CVBS earth 17 Red in 15 Red earth 13 Green in 11 Green earth 9 Blue in 7 Blue earth 5 Audio out (L) 3 Audio out (R) 1 20 CVBS in (video) 18 RGB status earth 16 Status RGB 14 Earth 12 -- 10 Q-Link data 8 Status CVBS 6 Audio in (L) 4 Audio earth 2 Audio in (R)

■ AV3 S-VIDEO 4 pin terminal
PANASONIC TX-P46G15B - AV1 ■ SCART terminal (RGB, VIDEO, Q-Link) - 2

text_image Chrominance in Luminance in Chrominance earth Luminance earth

AV2 ■ SCART terminal

(RGB, VIDEO, S-VIDEO, Q-Link)

AV2 - Pins 15 and 20 are dependent on AV2 S-VHS / VIDEO switching.

PANASONIC TX-P46G15B - AV2 ■ SCART terminal - 1

text_image Socket Earth 21 CVBS out (video) 19 CVBS earth 17 Red in, S.C. - in Red earth Green in Green earth Blue in Blue earth Audio out (L) Audio out (R) 20 CVBS in (video) 18 RGB status earth 16 Status RGB 14 Earth 12 -- 10 Q-Link data 8 Status CVBS 6 Audio in (L) 4 Audio earth 2 Audio in (R)

■ HDMI terminal

PANASONIC TX-P46G15B - AV2 ■ SCART terminal - 2

text_image Hot Plug Detect 19 DDC/CEC Ground 17 SCL 15 CEC 13 TMDS Clock Shield 11 TMDS Data0- 9 TMDS Data0+ 7 TMDS Data1 Shield 5 TMDS Data2- 3 TMDS Data2+ 1 18 +5V Power 16 SDA 14 Reserved (in cable but N.C. on device) 12 TMDS Clock- 10 TMDS Clock+ 8 TMDS Data0 Shield 6 TMDS Data1- 4 TMDS Data1+ 2 TMDS Data2 Shield

Technical Information

DivX

ABOUT DIVX VIDEO: DivX® is a digital video format created by DivX, Inc.

This is an official DivX Certified device that plays DivX video.

DivX video file ■

Extension - ".divx" or ".avi"

Image resolution - Up to 720 × 576 pixels

- Plays versions of DivX 3, 4, 5 and 6 video with standard playback of DivX media files.

Certified to the DivX Home Theater Profile.

Video

Number of stream: Up to 1•

Codec: DivX3, DivX4, DivX5, DivX6•

FPS (Frame Per Second): Up to 30 fps•

Audio

Number of stream: Up to 8•

Format: MP3, MPEG, AC3•

Multi channel: AC3 is possible. MPEG multi is 2 ch conversion.

Subtitles

Number of stream: Up to 8•

GMC (Global Motion Compensation) is not supported.

Subtitle text file of DivX ■

Subtitles format - MicroDVD, SubRip, TMPlayer

  • The DivX video file and subtitles text file are inside the same folder, and the file names are the same except for the file extensions.
  • If there are more than one subtitles text files inside the same folder, they are displayed in the following order of priority: ".srt", ".sub", ".txt".
  • To confirm or change the current subtitle status while playing DivX content, press the OPTION button to display Option Menu.
  • In the following situations, the subtitles cannot be displayed as recorded. Furthermore, depending on the methods used to create the file or the state of recording, only parts of the subtitles may be displayed, or the subtitles may not be displayed at all.

  • When special text or characters are included in the subtitles text.

  • When the file size is larger than 256 KB.
  • When characters with specified styling are included in the subtitle data.
  • When codes that specify the character style within files are displayed as subtitle characters.
  • When data with a different format exists within the subtitle data.

  • If the file name of the DivX video file is not displayed correctly on the menu screen, the subtitles text may not be displayed correctly.

  • English alphabet and Arabic numerals are displayed correctly.
    Other characters may not be displayed correctly.
    ● The display order on this TV may differ from how the order is displayed on a computer.

Note

  • Depending on how you make the media server or SD Card, files and folders may not be displayed in the order you numbered.
    Depending on the software you use to create DivX files, the files may not play.
  • Depending on how you create the files and the structure of folders, the files and folders may not be displayed on the list.
  • When there are many files and/or folders, operation may take time to complete or some files may not be displayed or playable.

SD Card

Cautions in handling SD Card ■

- Do not remove the card while the TV is accessing data (this can damage card or TV).

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

Do not subject the card to a high pressure or impact.

  • Insert the card in the correct direction (otherwise, card 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 TV. (Panasonic is not liable for any deterioration or damage of recorded data.)

Data format for Card browsing ■

- Photo: Still images recorded with digital still cameras compatible with JPEG files of DCF* and EXIF standards Data format - Baseline JPEG (Sub-sampling 4:4:4, 4:2:2 or 4:2:0)

Max. number of files - 9,999

Image resolution - 8 × 8 to 30,719 × 17,279 pixels

● Movie: DivX → p. 76

SD-Video Standard Ver. 1.2 [MPEG-2 (PS format)] and AVCHD Standard compatible files with an audio format that is either MPEG-1/Layer-2 format or Dolby Digital format

(A modified data with a PC may not be displayed correctly.)

Compliant card type (maximum capacity): SDHC Card (32 GB), SD Card (2 GB), miniSD Card (2 GB) (requiring miniSD adapter)

  • If miniSD Card is used, insert / remove it together with the adapter.
  • Check the latest information on the card type at the following website. (English only)

http://panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/cs/

*DCF (Design rule for camera file system): Unified standard established by Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association (JEITA).

Note

  • Format the card with the recording equipment.
    ● The picture may not appear correctly on this TV depending on the recording equipment used.
  • Display may take some time when there are many files and folders.
    ● This function cannot display Motion JPEG and still image not JPEG formatted (i.e. TIFF, BMP).
    ● A data modified with a PC may not be displayed.
  • Images imported from a PC must be compatible with EXIF (Exchangeable Image File) 2.0, 2.1, and 2.2.
  • Partly degraded files might be displayed at a reduced resolution.
  • All “.jpg” extension datas in the card will be read in Photo View 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 the file or folder names are changed.

Characters table for numeric buttons

You can enter characters by using numeric buttons for free input items.

Press the numeric button repeatedly until you reach the desired character.

PANASONIC TX-P46G15B - Characters table for numeric buttons - 1

PANASONIC TX-P46G15B - Characters table for numeric buttons - 2

PANASONIC TX-P46G15B - Characters table for numeric buttons - 3

PANASONIC TX-P46G15B - Characters table for numeric buttons - 4

  • The character is set automatically if you leave for one second.
  • You can also set the character by pressing the OK button or other numeric buttons within one second.

PANASONIC TX-P46G15B - Characters table for numeric buttons - 5

text_image User input Name A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 ! : # a b c d e f g h - j k m n o a s r s # U v w x y z ( ) + - .

Characters table:

Numeric buttons\The number of times to press1234567891011
1.1!:#+-*_()
2abcabc2ABC
3defdef3DEF
4ghighi4GHI
5jidjkl5JKL
6mnomno6MNO
7parspqrs7PQRS
8ruvtuv8TUV
9wyzwxyz9WXYZ
0Space0

Technical Information

HDMI connection

HDMI (high-definition multimedia interface) is the world's first complete digital consumer AV interface complying with a non-compression standard.

HDMI allows you to enjoy high-definition digital images and high-quality sound by connecting the TV and the equipment.

HDMI-compatible equipment (*1) with an HDMI or DVI output terminal, such as a DVD player, a set top box or a game equipment, can be connected to the HDMI terminal using an HDMI compliant (fully wired) cable.

About connections, see "External Equipment" (p. 72).

Applicable HDMI features ■

● Input audio signal : 2ch Linear PCM (sampling frequencies - 48 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 32 kHz)
- Input video signal : 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p, 1080i and 1080p

→ "Input signal that can be displayed" (p. 79)

Match the output setting of the digital equipment.

Input POnsignal that can be displayed" (p. 79)

Match the output setting of the PC.

● VIERA Link (HDAVI Control 4): → "VIERA Link" (p. 67)

Deep Colour

x.v.Colour™

DVI connection ■

If the external equipment has only a DVI output, connect to the HDMI1 / 4 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 (HDMI1: use COMPONENT-AUDIO terminals / HDMI4: use AV3 audio terminals).

Note

- Audio settings can be made on the "HDMI1 / 4 Input" in the Sound Menu. (p. 31)

HDMI2 and HDMI3 terminals are for digital audio signal only.

- If the connected equipment has an aspect adjustment function, set the aspect ratio to "16:9".

These HDMI connectors are "type A".

- These HDMI connectors are compatible with HDCP (High-Bandwidth Digital Content Protection) copyright protection.

An equipment having no digital output terminal may be connected to the input terminal of either "COMPONENT", "S-VIDEO", or "VIDEO" to receive analogue signals.

This TV incorporates HDMI™ (Version 1.3a with Deep Colour, x.v.Colour™) technology.

(*1): The HDMI logo is displayed on HDMI-compliant equipment.
(*2): Enquire at your local digital equipment retailer shop.

PC connection

A PC may be connected to this TV so that the PC screen is displayed and sound is heard from the TV.

  • PC signals that can be inputted: Horizontal scanning frequency 31 to 69kHz ; vertical scanning frequency 59 to 86Hz (more than 1,024 signal lines could result in incorrect display of the image).
  • A PC adapter is not necessary for the DOS/V-compliant D-sub 15-pin connector.

Note

  • Some PC models cannot be connected to this TV.
    ● To listen to PC sound from the TV, connect the audio cable to AV3 audio terminals. (p. 73)
  • When using PC, set the colour display quality of PC to the highest position.
  • For details of the applicable PC signals

→ "Input signal that can be displayed" (p. 79)

Max. display resolution

Aspect4:31,440 × 1,080 pixels
16:91,920 × 1,080 pixels

D-sub 15-pin connector signal

PANASONIC TX-P46G15B - Note - 1

Pin No.Signal NamePin No.Signal NamePin No.Signal Name
1R6GND (Ground)11NC (not connected)
2G7GND (Ground)12NC (not connected)
3B8GND (Ground)13HD
4NC (not connected)9NC (not connected)14VD
5GND (Ground)10GND (Ground)15NC (not connected)

Input signal that can be displayed

COMPONENT (Y, P_B , P_R ), HDMI

* Mark: Applicable input signal

Signal name COMPONENT HDMI
525 (480) / 60i**
525 (480) / 60p**
625 (576) / 50i**
625 (576) / 50p**
750 (720) / 60p**
750 (720) / 50p**
1,125 (1,080) / 60i**
1,125 (1,080) / 50i**
1,125 (1,080) / 60p*
1,125 (1,080) / 50p*
1,125 (1,080) / 24p*

PC (from D-sub 15P)
Applicable input signal for PC is basically compatible to VESA standard timing.

Signal name Horizontal frequency (kHz) Vertical frequency (Hz)
640 × 400 @70 Hz 31.47 70.07
640 × 480 @60 Hz 31.47 59.94
640 × 480 @75 Hz 37.50 75.00
800 × 600 @60 Hz 37.88 60.32
800 × 600 @75 Hz 46.88 75.00
800 × 600 @85 Hz 53.67 85.06
852 × 480 @60 Hz 31.44 59.89
1,024 × 768 @60 Hz 48.36 60.00
1,024 × 768 @70 Hz 56.48 70.07
1,024 × 768 @75 Hz 60.02 75.03
1,024 × 768 @85 Hz 68.68 85.00
1,280 × 768 @60 Hz 47.70 60.00
1,280 × 1,024 @60 Hz 63.98 60.02
1,366 × 768 @60 Hz 48.39 60.04
Macintosh13" (640 × 480) 35.00 66.67
Macintosh16" (832 × 624) 49.73 74.55
Macintosh21" (1,152 × 870) 68.68 75.06

PC (from HDMI terminal)
Applicable input signal for PC is basically compatible to HDMI standard timing.

Signal name Horizontal frequency (kHz) Vertical frequency (Hz)
640 × 480 @60 Hz 31.47 60.00
750 (720) / 60p45.00 60.00
1,125 (1,080) / 60p67.50 60.00

Note

  • Signals other than above may not be displayed properly.
    ● The above signals are reformatted for optimal viewing on your display.
  • PC signal is magnified or compressed for display, so that it may not be possible to show fine detail with sufficient clarity.

Before requesting service or assistance, please follow these simple guides to resolve the problem. If the problem still persists, please contact your local Panasonic dealer or Panasonic Customer Care Centre for assistance. For details ➔ p. 88

White spots or shadow images (noise)

PANASONIC TX-P46G15B - White spots or shadow images (noise) - 1

PANASONIC TX-P46G15B - White spots or shadow images (noise) - 2

Check the position, direction, and connection of the aerial.

Neither image nor sound is produced

Is the TV in AV mode?

Check the correct AV input mode is selected.

Check the mains lead is plugged into the socket outlet.

Has the TV been turned On?

Check the Picture Menu (p. 30) and volume.

Check all required SCART cables and connections are firmly in place.

Auto aspect

Auto aspect is designed to provide you with the best ratio to fill the screen. (p. 74) Press the ASPECT button if you would like to change the aspect ratio manually (p. 17).

S-Video / black and white picture

Check that the output of the external equipment matches the input of the TV. If the output of the external equipment is set to S-Video, the TV must also be set to S-Video (p. 24).

No programmes shown on TV Guide

PANASONIC TX-P46G15B - No programmes shown on TV Guide - 1

Reset channels. (p. 34 and p. 35)

Check the digital transmitter.

- Adjust the direction of the dish or aerial to another transmitter installed nearby. Check the analogue broadcast. If the image quality is poor, check the aerial and consult your nearest dealer.

freesat Auto Setup cannot be done completely

- Check connections and dish alignment. The dish needs to be pointing at Astra 2 at 28.2^ East, and Eurobird 1 at 28.5^ East. - If the problem persists, consult your freesat registered retailer or call Freesat (UK) Ltd on 0844 881 6700 or visit www.freesat.co.uk

PANASONIC TX-P46G15B - freesat Auto Setup cannot be done completely - 1

natural_image Front view of a flat-screen television displaying blank screen (no text or symbols visible)

PANASONIC TX-P46G15B - freesat Auto Setup cannot be done completely - 2

PANASONIC TX-P46G15B - freesat Auto Setup cannot be done completely - 3

Remains channel number, input mode, etc. on the TV screen -I.e. EC/AV1

- Press the i button to clear these. Press again to redisplay.

Confirm SCART cable and connection. Also set "AV1 / AV2 out" in the Setup Menu (p. 32).

- Confirm the connection. (p. 64 and p. 65) - Turn the connected equipment on and then switch the TV on. (p. 67)

Recording does not start immediately

- Check the settings of the recorder. For details, read the manual of the recorder. Timer Programming might be performed.

Contrast is reduced

- Contrast is lowered in the following conditions without any user operation for a few minutes:

  • no signal in freesat, DVB, Other Sat. or AV mode
  • selected locked channel
  • selected invalid channel
    • selected radio channel
  • displayed menu
    • Digital teletext (no video contents)
  • Thumbnail, list or still picture in SD Card mode or DLNA operations
Problem Actions
ScreenChaotic image, noisySet “P-NR” in the Picture Menu (to remove noise). (p. 30)Check nearby electrical products(fluorescent lamp, DECT phones, mobile phones, microwave, etc.).
No image can be displayedIs “Colour” or “Contrast” in the Picture Menu set to the minimum?(p. 30)Please also refer to “Neither image nor sound is produced” (p. 80).
Blurry or distorted image(no sound or low volume)Reset channels. (p. 34 and p. 35)Please also refer to “Neither image nor sound is produced” (p. 80).
Unusual image is displayedTurn the TV Off with Mains power On / Off switch, then turn it On again.In the problem persists, perform “Shipping Condition” (p. 47).
SoundNo sound is producedIs “Sound mute” active? (p. 9)Is the volume set to the minimum?Please also refer to “Neither image nor sound is produced” (p. 80).
Sound level is lowor sound is distortedSound signal reception may be deteriorated.Set “NICAM” (p. 31) in the Sound Menu to “Off”.(Analogue only)Please also refer to “Neither image nor sound is produced” (p. 80).
Whirring sound is heardThe sound is from built-in cooling fan(not a sign of faulty operation).
Digital ChannelDue to the digital reception technologies involved, quality of the digital signals may be relatively low in some cases, despite good reception of analogue channels.
Interference or frozen / disappearingimage in freesat, DVB orOther Sat. modeCheck “Signal Condition” (p. 37, 38 and 42).If “Signal Quality” or “Signal Strength” are displayed in red, the signal is weak.Check aerial or dish.Check your postcode area is able to receive the Freeview channels atwww.freeview.co.ukDigital signals may be relatively low to prevent interference with analogue signals for the period of Digital Switchover. Check the plan of Digital Switchover atwww.digitaluk.co.ukWeather conditions will affect signal reception (heavy rain, snow, etc.), in particular in poor reception areas. Even during good weather the high pressure can cause poor reception of some channels.Turn the TV off with the Mains power On / Off switch, then turn it On again.Reset channels. (p. 34 and p. 35)
Some channels cannot be tunedCheck the aerial or dish.
Cannot find a channelyou have previously watchedThe channel may broadcast for part of the day.Check the channel in the TV Guide. (p. 18 and p. 19)Channel position numbers may be changed by broadcasters. Reset channels. (p. 34 and p. 35)
In freesat mode, not possible to adjust the volume and setSpeakers / Headphones forAudio Description sound track(unlike DVB)This is due to broadcast limitations. (p. 31)
Some freesat channels do not produce the sound in Englishby defaultThis is due to broadcasts even if they have English sound. In this case, press the OPTION button and set “Multi Audio” (p. 17).Please note that this setting cannot be memorized if the TV is turned Off with Mains power On / Off switch.
HDMISound is unusualSet the sound setting of the connected equipment to “2ch L.PCM”.Check the “HDMI1 / 4 Input” setting in the Sound Menu. (p. 31)If digital sound connection has a problem, select analogue sound connection. (p. 78)
Pictures from external equipment are unusual when the equipment is connected via HDMICheck the HDMI cable is connected properly. (p. 72)Turn the connected equipment on and then switch the TV on.(p. 67)Check an input signal from the equipment. (p. 79)Use an equipment compliant with EIA/CEA-861/861B.
NetworkCannot connect to the networkCheck the LAN cable is connected properly. (p. 53)Check the connections and settings. (p. 53 - 55)Check the network equipment and network environment.If the problem persists, consult your Internet Service Provider or telecommunications company.
Cannot select the file during DLNA operationsIs media server prepared? (p. 52)Check applicable data format. (p. 52)
Cannot operate VIERA CASTCheck the connections and settings. (p. 53 - 55)The server or connected line might be busy now.
OtherThe TV does not switch OnPress and hold the standby On / Off switch on the remote control for about 1 second if Power LED is red.Check the mains lead is plugged into the socket outlet.The fuse in the mains plug may have blown. Replace it with one of an identical rating (p. 4).
The TV goes into “Standby mode”Off Timer function is activated.The TV enters “Standby mode” about 30 mins. after analogue broadcasting ends.
The remote control does not work or is intermittentAre the batteries installed correctly? (p. 6)Has the TV been switched On?The batteries may be running low. Replace them.Point the remote control directly at the front of the TV (within a 30 degree angle of the front of the TV).Situate the TV away from sunshine or other sources of bright light not to shine on the TV’s remote control signal receiver.
Permanently lit spots on screenDue to production process involved in this technology this may result in some pixels which are permanently lit or unlit. This is not a malfunction.
An error message appearsFollow the message’s instructions.If the problem persists, contact the authorized Service Centre.

On screen messages

Message Meaning / Aon
All tuning data will be erased●“Shipping Condition” will erase all tuning data (p. 47).
Are you sure?●Confirm correct operation.
Are you sure you want to delete this timer?Press OK to delete timerPress RETURN to returnConfirm correct operation. ●
Bad signal●The signal is weak. Check the aerial is plugged in properly. It may be necessary to have an aerial installer check the signal and aerial alignment.Reset channels. (p. 34 and p. 35)
Child Lock is active!Press OK to enter PIN.●The selected channel is locked in Child Lock (p. 45). You must enter the PIN number before the channel will be displayed.
Ethernet cable not connected●Check the connection of the LAN cable. If you use a hub, also check the light on the hub is lit.The LAN cable might be defective.
Faulty dish●The satellite cable might be short-circuited or there might be connection problems of the cable. Check the cable and connection and then turn the TV Off with the Mains power On / Off switch, and turn it On again.If the message still persists, it may be necessary to have a dish installer check the dish and cable.
Feature not available●It is not possible to record from COMPONENT, HDMI or PC. Connect the recorder to the TV using a fully wired SCART cable for recording from the TV tuner. Confirm Q-Link or VIERA Link settings (p. 64 - 67).
Found new software version ***.Press OK to start update (may take 40 mins)or Press EXIT to ignore and you can update when TV is in standby.There is a new software available.
Gateway does not answer.Please confirm connection and setting of router.●A connection failure has occurred and the gateway is not responding.Check the settings and connections of the router.Turn the TV and the router Off with the Mains power On / Off switch, and turn them On again.
Invalid operation - Please check settings and connections.●Check the Q-Link or VIERA Link connection and setting (p. 64 - 67).
Invalid system time. Please exit!●Cannot get the time information. Check the connection of the RF cable.
IP address conflict●Duplicate IP address has been detected. Check the IP address of other equipment such as computers, routers and ensure that there are no duplicate IP address.
IP address not set●An IP address is required to use interactive content through the internet.Enter an IP address.
Manual IP setting not correct●The system is unable to set the IP address. Consult your Internet Service Provider or telecommunications company.
Max. number of Timers already set!●The maximum number of timer programming events is 15.
New channels found!Press OK to update channel listPress EXIT to ignore.There may be new channels available.This message will appear each time a change is made by the broadcasters. This message can be deactivated by setting “New Channel Message” to Off in “DVB Tuning Menu”.Selecting OK will perform “Update Channel List”.
No channel found.Please check aerial or local signal availability.Press OK to start Auto Setup.●Please follow the message.If it is still failed, consult your local Panasonic dealer.
No module inserted●Check the CI module inserted completely (p. 49).
No recording - Check media●The tape or disc may be “write protected”, missing or damaged.
No recording - Already recording●The equipment may already be recording.
No recording - Unknown reason●The recording may not be performed. Check the equipment.Disc or tape may be full.
No service●The broadcaster has stopped the service. Check the channel in the TV Guide. (p. 18 and p. 19)
No signal●The TV cannot detect the signal. Check the connection of the RF cable.

On screen messages

Message Meaning / Aon
PIN incorrect!The PIN number you entered is wrong.
Please check settings and connections on HDMI devices.Communication error in VIERA Link function (p. 67).
Please enter a frequency between 10700 and 12750 MHzThe frequency you entered is out of range. Consult the received satellite broadcasting company. (p. 42)
Please wait.A function is in progress.
Recording this channel nowThe recorder is recording the programme from its own tuner. You can turn the TV off and leave the equipment recording in the normal way.
Reset to Factory Shipping Condition Completed.Please switch off TV."Auto Setup" will automatically start when Mains power On / Off switch is next turned On. (p. 12)
Sending Preset Data Please wait!Q-Link or VIERA Link channel download is in progress.
Software successfully updated.Press EXIT to continue.The software updating is finished.
Software update failed. Please try again later.Press EXIT to continue.Perform "System Update Search Now" in System Update (p. 48).If this is still unsuccessful, there may not be any new software available.
This timer will not follow the TV Guide informationPress OK to continue, RETURN to restore original timerIf you edit the start time or end time of Guide link recording more than 10 minutes, it will no longer be performed as Guide link recording. The recording will be performed according to the time setting.
Timer already expired !Starting time in Timer Programming is already past. Set correctly (p. 51).
Timer Event Due to Start DVB 1: BBC1 has been programmed for recording at *:*:*This message will appear 2 minutes before timer programming event due to start.
Timer incorrect !Set Start and End times in Timer Programming correctly (p. 51).
Timer overlapPress OK to keep, RETURN to editTimer programming events are overlapped. If you press the OK button, the first timer programming event will start and finish, the next timer programming event can then start.
Tuner LockedPlease stop recording to operateIf you want to unlock, cancel Direct TV Recording (p. 66 and p. 68) or Timer Programming (p. 51).
Unable to acquire IP addressUnable to obtain the IP address. Check the settings and connections of the router.
Unable to download, please check equipmentThe tape or disc is active. Stop the equipment and try again.
■ SD Card
Cannot read fileThe file is broken or unreadable.The TV does not support the format.(For the applicable formats and data ➔ p. 77)
No SD card insertedConfirm SD Card is inserted correctly.
No valid file to playThe card has no data.
Over 9999 pictures found(max. is 9999)Maximum valid number of photos is 9,999.
Please confirm the SD card is OKThe inserted SD Card has a problem.
This operation is not possibleYour operation is not available.
MessageMeaning / Action
■ Network
An internal error occurred.▶ Check the settings. (p. 54 and p. 55)
Cannot read file▶ The file is broken or unreadable.Check applicable data format. (p. 52)
Communication with the server failed.▶ This might be a problem of the media server.Read the manual of the server software.
Connection to the server failed.▶ Check the connections and settings. (p. 53 - 55)
Server not found▶ There are no available media server on your home network.Check the connections and settings. (p. 53 - 55)
The software update is not completed.▶ Network download failed.Check the connections and settings. (p. 53 - 55)

Licence

Even if no special notation has been made of company or product trademarks, these trademarks have been fully respected.

  • “freesat” is a registered trademark and the “freesat” logo is a trademark of Freesat (UK) Ltd.
    ● DVB is a trademark of the DVB Digital Video Broadcasting Project (1991 to 1996).
    ● VGA is a trademark of International Business Machines Corporation.
    Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple Inc., USA.
    ● S-VGA is a registered trademark of the Video Electronics Standard Association.
    SDHC Logo is a trademark.
  • HDMI, the HDMI Logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.
    HDAVI Control™ is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation.
  • “AVCHD” and the “AVCHD” logo are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation.
    x.v.Colour™ is a trademark.
    ● Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
    Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
    GUIDE Plus+ is (1) a registered trademark or trademark of, (2) manufactured under license from and (3) subject of various international patents and patent applications owned by, or licensed to, Gemstar-TV Guide International, Inc. and/or its related affiliates.
  • VIERA CAST™ is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation.
    DLNA ^® , the DLNA Logo and DLNA CERTIFIED ^™ are trademarks, service marks, or certification marks of the Digital Living Network Alliance.
    Plays DivX ^® video
    DivX ^® is a registered trademark of DivX, Inc., and is used under license.
  • YouTube and Picasa are trademarks of Google, Inc.

This product is licensed under the AVC patent portfolio license for the personal and non-commercial use of a consumer to (i) encode video in compliance with the AVC Standard ("AVC Video") and/or (ii) decode AVC Video that was encoded by a consumer engaged in a personal and non-commercial activity and/or was obtained from a video provider licensed to provide AVC Video. No license is granted or shall be implied for any other use. Additional information may be obtained from MPEG LA, LLC. See http://www.mpegla.com.

Glossary

DLNA

Digital Living Network Alliance

DVB

Digital Video Broadcasting

DVD

Digital Versatile Disc

DVI

Digital Visual Interface

■ EPG

Electronic Programme Guide

HDMI

High-Definition Multimedia Interface

■ MAC Address

Media Access Control Address

NTSC

National Television System Committee One of the television signals used in USA, etc.

RF

Radio Frequency - Signal received from terrestrial aerial

■ RGB / S-Video / Video

Choose between these three video formats depending on personal preference and equipment requirement (RGB - Red, Green and Blue)

SCART

21 pin connection used for video, audio and switching signals (Also known as Euro SCART and Peritel)

■ Shop viewing environment

Shop viewing environment is the demonstration mode to explain main features of this TV in an easy understandable way. This mode will work if you select "Shop" in "Auto Setup" (p. 12).

VCR

Video Cassette Recorder

Index

A Accessories 6

Analogue Tuning Menu 35, 40 Aspect 17, Astra 1

Astra 2 10, 43, 80

Audio Description 17, 31

Auto Setup 12, 34, 35, AV1 / AV2 out 32, 66

B Banner Display Timeout 33

Cable TV box 11, 24, 72 Category list Channel Genre

Channel List …… 37, 39, 41, 44 Child Lock …… CI module …… Clamper …… COMPONENT …… 72, Connection …… 10, 11, 53, 64, 65, 72

D Direct TV Recording 66, 68
Dish alignment 10,
DivX
DLNA
D-sub 15-pin

DVB Tuning Menu 35, 38 DVI DVDs 11, 24, 25

Eco Mode ....30 EPG....18, 19 Eurobird 1....10, 80 External equipment ....11, 24, 72 External input ....24, 63

FAQs 80-82 Favourites Edit 37, 39, 44 Free input menu 26 freesat Tuning Menu

G Guide link recording 20 GUIDE Plus+ Settings 33

H HDMI 78, 79 Hold 15, Flame Cinema 65, 71 48lotbird

Information banner 16 43 Input Labels 43 Input signal 43 Intelligent Frame Creation 33

L Licence 85

Mains Lead 10 Mains power On / Off switch 8, 12 Maintenance

45 Manual Tuning 39, 41, 42 49 Menu Functions 26-33 49 Mode 31 8 Movie View 79 Multi Audio 17

N Network connections 53 80 Network Setup 54 7d New Channel Message 38

78 NICAM 27,56 NTSC 78

Off Timer.... 17, 32 78 Other Sat. Tuning Menu .... 42 Optional accessories .... Owner ID .... 12, 49

P PAL....87 PC ....63, Pedestal ..... Photo View ..... Picture Overscan ....

PIN number 12, 45, 49 Playing Time Display P-NR Power LED

Q Link 32, 64, 66 Q Link Download 12, 32 Quick Start Guide 6-13

^43 Remote control …… 6, 9 Reset to Defaults …… 30, 31, 63 4RGB …… 87

79 Sales and Support Information.... 88 SCART .... 11, 64, 75 SD Card .... 60, 77 Shipping Condition .... 47 Signal Condition .... 37, 38, 42 5 Slideshow .... 61 Specifications .... 87 Split Programme .... 20 Subtitles .... 16, 23 S-Video .... 73, 75 System Update.... 48, 75

Teletext....21-23 Timer LED ....8, 20, 51 Timer Programming .... 50 31 TV Guide ....18-20 87 TV speaker .... 71 Type list ....18, 19

U Update Channel List.... 38 . Update the software .... 48, 75

V-Audio ProSurround 31 VCR 11, 24, 25, 72 VIERA CAST 59 VIERA Link 64, 65, 67-71 VIERA TOOLS 14 Viewing Mode 33 Volume Correction

W WSS 74 30 Zoom 17

Specifications

TX-P42G15B TX-P46G15B
Power Source AC 220-240 V, 50 / 60 Hz
Power Consumption 350 W 410 W
Power Consumption in Standby mode0.4 W (Without monitor out recording)34 W (With monitor out recording)
Display panelAspect Ratio 16:9
Visible screen size106 cm (diagonal)921 mm (W) × 518 mm (H)117 cm (diagonal)1,019 mm (W) × 573 mm (H)
Number of pixels 2,073,600 (1,920 (W) × 1,080 (H)) [5,760 × 1,080 dots]
SoundSpeaker 140 mm × 35 mm × 2 pcs, 6 Ω
Audio Output 20 W (10 W) + 10 W), 10% THD
Headphones M3 (3.5 mm)stereo mini Jack × 1
PC signalsVGA, SVGA, WVGA, XGASXGA, WXGA...... (compressed)Horizontal scanning frequency 31 - 69 kHzVertical scanning frequency 59 - 86 Hz
Receiving Systems / Band nameDVB-S / S2 : freesat services via Satellite dish input.freesat Receiver frequency range - 950 MHz to 2,150 MHzOther Sat.) LNB Power and Polarisation - Vertical: +13 V Horizontal: +18 V Current: Max. 500 mA (overload protection)22 kHz Tone - Frequency: 22 kHz ± 2 kHz Amplitude: 0.6 V ± 0.2 VSymbol Rate - Max. 30 MS/s FEC Mode - 1/2, 3/5, 2/3, 3/4, 4/5, 5/6, 8/9, 9/10 Demodulation - QPSK, 8PSK Not available for DiSEqC control.DVB-T : Digital terrestrial services via UHF aerial input.PAL I : UHF E21-68PAL 525/60 : Playback of NTSC tape from some PAL Video recorders (VCR) or NTSC disc playback from DVD player and recorder.M.NTSC : Playback from M.NTSC Video recorders (VCR).NTSC : Playback from NTSC Video recorders (VCR).(AV input only)
Satellite dish input Female F-type 75 Ω
Aerial inputUHF
Operating ConditionsTemperature : 0 °C - 35 °CHumidity : 20 % - 80 % RH (non-condensing)
Connection TerminalsAV1 (SCART terminal)21 Pin terminal (Audio/Video in, Audio/Video out, RGB in, Q-Link)
AV2 (SCART terminal)21 Pin terminal (Audio/Video in, Audio/Video out, RGB in, S-Video in, Q-Link)
AV3VIDEORCA PIN Type × 1 1.0 V[p-p] (75 Ω)
S-VIDEOMini DIN 4-pin Y:1.0 V[p-p] (75 Ω) C:0.286 V[p-p] (75 Ω)
AUDIO L - RRCA PIN Type × 2 0.5 V[rms]
COMPONENTVIDEOY 1.0 V[p-p] (including synchronization)PB, PR ±0.35 V[p-p]
AUDIO L - RRCA PIN Type × 2 0.5 V[rms]
OthersHDMI 1/2/3/4TYPE A Connectors HDMITM (Version 1.3a with Deep Colour, x.v.ColourTM)●This TV supports “HDAVI Control 4” function.
PCHIGH-DENSITY D-SUB 15PIN R,G,B/0.7 V[p-p] (75 Ω)HD, VD/TTL Level 2.0 - 5.0 V[p-p] (high impedance)
Card slotSD Card slot × 1
ETHERNETRJ45, IEEE802.3 10BASE-T / 100BASE-TX
OutputAUDIO L - RRCA PIN Type × 2 0.5 V[rms] (high impedance)
DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPCM / Dolby Digital, Fiber optic
Dimensions (W × H × D)1,029 mm × 702 mm × 332 mm (With Pedestal)1,029 mm × 661 mm × 97 mm (TV only)1,132 mm × 766 mm × 401 mm (With Pedestal)1,132 mm × 722 mm × 97 mm (TV only)
Mass27.0 kg Net (With Pedestal)25.0 kg Net (TV only)32.0 kg Net (With Pedestal)29.0 kg Net (TV only)

Note

  • Design and Specifications are subject to change without notice. Mass and Dimensions shown are approximate.
    ● This equipment complies with the EMC standards listed below.

EN55013, EN61000-3-2, EN61000-3-3, EN55020, EN55022, EN55024.

Information for Users on Collection and Disposal of Old Equipment and used Batteries

PANASONIC TX-P46G15B - Information for Users on Collection and Disposal of Old Equipment and used Batteries - 1

These symbols on the products, packaging, and/or accompanying documents mean that used electrical and electronic products and batteries should not be mixed with general household waste. For proper treatment, recovery and recycling of old products and used batteries, please take them to applicable collection points, in accordance with your national legislation and the Directives 2002/96/EC and 2006/66/EC.

By disposing of these products and batteries correctly, you will help to save valuable resources and prevent any potential negative effects on human health and the environment which could otherwise arise from inappropriate waste handling.

For more information about collection and recycling of old products and batteries, please contact your local municipality, your waste disposal service or the point of sale where you purchased the items.

Penalties may be applicable for incorrect disposal of this waste, in accordance with national legislation.

For business users in the European Union

If you wish to discard electrical and electronic equipment, please contact your dealer or supplier for further information.

[Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the European Union]

These symbols are only valid in the European Union. If you wish to discard these items, please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal.

Note for the battery symbol (bottom two symbol examples):

This symbol might be used in combination with a chemical symbol. In this case it complies with the requirement set by the Directive for the chemical involved.

Sales and Support Information

Customer Care Centre

For customers within the UK: • 0844 844 3852

For customers within the Republic of Ireland: • 01 289 8333

Visit our website for product information • www.panasonic.co.uk

E-mail: • customer.care@panasonic.co.uk

Direct Sales at Panasonic UK

For customers: • 0844 844 3856

Order accessory and consumable items for your product with ease and confidence by phoning our Customer Care Centre • Monday — Thursday 9:00am — 5:30pm, Friday 9:30am — 5:30pm (Excluding public holidays).

  • Or go on line through our Internet Accessory ordering application at www.panasonic.co.uk.
    Most major credit and debit cards accepted.
  • All enquiries transactions and distribution facilities are provided directly by Panasonic UK Ltd.
  • It couldn't be simpler!
  • Also available through our Internet is direct shopping for a wide range of finished products, take a browse on our website for further details.

Interested in purchasing an extended guarantee?

Please call 0870 240 6284 or visit www.panasonic.co.uk/guarantee.

GEMSTAR-TV GUIDE INTERNATIONAL, INC. AND/OR ITS RELATED AFFILIATES ARE NOT IN ANY WAY LIABLE FOR THE ACCURACY OF THE PROGRAM SCHEDULE INFORMATION PROVIDED BY THE GUIDE PLUS+ SYSTEM. IN NO EVENT SHALL GEMSTAR-TV GUIDE INTERNATIONAL, INC. AND/OR ITS RELATED AFFILIATES BE LIABLE FOR ANY AMOUNTS REPRESENTING LOSS OF PROFITS, LOSS OF BUSINESS, OR INDIRECT, SPECIAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES IN CONNECTION WITH THE PROVISION OR USE OF ANY INFORMATION, EQUIPMENT, OR SERVICES RELATING TO THE GUIDE PLUS+ SYSTEM.

http://www.europe.guideplus.com/

PANASONIC TX-P46G15B - Direct Sales at Panasonic UK - 1

Digital Video

Broadcasting

Trade Mark of the DVB Digital Video Broadcasting Project (1991 to 1996)

TX-P42G15B Declaration of Conformity No. 6383, 8 January 2009

TX-P46G15B Declaration of Conformity No. 6384, 8 January 2009

Customer's Record

The model number and serial number of this product may be found on its rear panel. You should note this serial number in the space provided below and retain this book, plus your purchase receipt, as a permanent record of your purchase to aid in identification in the event of theft or loss, and for Warranty Service purposes.

Model Number

Serial Number

Panasonic (U. K.) Ltd.

Willoughby Road, Bracknell, Berks RG12 8FP

Web Site : http://www.panasonic.net

© Panasonic Corporation 2009

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