3ContentsBe Sure to ReadSafety Precautions ·····································4Quick Start GuideAccessories / Options ·································6Identifying Controls ·····································8Basic Connection······································10Auto Setup ················································12Enjoy your TV!Basic FeaturesUsing “VIERA Connect” ····························16Watching TV ·············································17Using TV Guide ········································21Viewing Teletext ········································24Watching External Inputs ··························27How to Use VIERA TOOLS ······················29How to Use Menu Functions ····················30Advanced FeaturesRetuning from Setup Menu·······················40Tuning and Editing Channels ···················41Timer Programming ··································45Child Lock ·················································47Input Labels ··············································48Shipping Condition ···································49Owner ID ··················································50Using Common Interface ··························51Updating the TV Software ························52Using Media Player ··································53Using Network Services ···························63Link Functions (Q-Link / VIERA Link) ·······70External Equipment ··································78FAQs, etc.Technical Information································81FAQs·························································87On screen messages································89Glossary ···················································91Maintenance ·············································91Index ·························································92Licence ·····················································93Specifications ···········································94Do not display a still picture for a long timeThis causes the image to remain on the plasmascreen (“image retention”). This is not considered amalfunction and is not covered by the warranty.Typical still images :• Channel number and other logos• Image displayed in 4:3 mode• Video game• Computer imageTo prevent image retention, contrast is loweredautomatically after a few minutes if no signals aresent or no operations are performed. (p. 87)Panasonic does not guarantee operation andperformance of peripheral devices made by othermanufacturers; and we disclaim any liability ordamage arising from operation and/or performancefrom usage of such other maker’s peripheraldevices.This product is licensed under the AVC patentportfolio license for the personal and non-commercialuse of a consumer to (i) encode video in compliancewith the AVC Standard (“AVC Video”) and/or (ii)decode AVC Video that was encoded by a consumerengaged in a personal and non-commercial activityand/or was obtained from a video provider licensed toprovide AVC Video. No license is granted or shall beimplied for any other use.Additional information may be obtained fromMPEG LA, LLC.See http://www.mpegla.com.ROVI CORPORATION AND/OR ITS RELATEDAFFILIATES ARE NOT IN ANY WAY LIABLE FORTHE ACCURACY OF THE PROGRAM SCHEDULEINFORMATION PROVIDED BY THE GUIDE PLUS+SYSTEM. IN NO EVENT SHALL ROVI CORPORATIONAND/OR ITS RELATED AFFILIATES BE LIABLE FORANY AMOUNTS REPRESENTING LOSS OF PROFITS,LOSS OF BUSINESS, OR INDIRECT, SPECIAL, ORCONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES IN CONNECTION WITHTHE PROVISION OR USE OF ANY INFORMATION,EQUIPMENT, OR SERVICES RELATING TO THEGUIDE PLUS+ SYSTEM.http://www.europe.guideplus.com/Notice for DVB / Data broadcasting / IPTV functionsThis TV is designed to meet the standards (as ofAugust, 2009) of digital services.• The compatibility with future services is not guaranteed.• Check the latest information on the availableservices at the following website.http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/tv/