Panasonic TH-60AS640A, TH-42AS640A, TH-50AS640A User Manual

TH-42AS640A

TH-50AS640A

TH-60AS640A

HELP

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my Home Screen

•Information 10

•How to use 11

•Settings 12

•OSD Colour 13

APPS List

•Information 14

•How to use 14

•Settings 15

Watching

Basic

•Basic connection 16

•Selecting channel 18

•Information banner 19

•Option Menu 21

•Subtitle 22

•Last view 22

•Off Timer 23

•Energy saving functions 23

•Adjusting time 25

External equipment

•External connection 27

•Watching external input 30

•Operating with TV’s remote control 31

•HDMI features 32

•Valid input signals 34

For best picture

•Viewing Mode 35

•Ambient Sensor 36

•Aspect 36

•Basic settings 37

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•Noise reduction settings 38

•Advanced Settings 39

•Option Settings 42

•Screen Settings 43

•Copy Adjustment 44

For best audio

•Sound mode 45

•Basic settings 45

•Volume settings 47

•Voice Guidance Settings 48

•Audio Description 49

•Advanced settings 50

TV Guide

•Using TV Guide 53

•Timer Programming 55

Tuning and editing channels

•Setting menu 56

•Favourites Edit 56

•Channel List 58

•Auto Tuning 59

•Manual Tuning 59

•Update Channel List 60

•New Channel Message 60

•Signal Condition 61

•Add TV Signal 61

Recording

USB HDD setup

•Preparations 62

•Setting for USB HDD 63

Recording current programme

•One Touch Recording 65

•REW LIVE TV 66

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Timer Programming

•Setting Timer Programming 68

•Editing Timer Programming 70

•Remote recording 71

•Note 71

Technical information

•USB HDD 73

Media Player

Using Media Player

•Information 74

•Selecting device / mode 76

•Network device 78

Photo mode

•Selecting file 79

•Viewing photo 80

•Sorting photos 80

•Using Slideshow 81

Video mode

•Selecting file 85

•Watching video 86

•Video Setup 87

•Audio output settings 88

Recorded TV mode

•Selecting content 89

•Watching recorded TV 90

•Grouping contents 91

•Deleting content 91

•Changing device 91

•Chapter List 92

•Audio output settings 92

Music mode

•Selecting file 93

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•Playing music 93

•Music Setup 94

USB Sharing

•USB Sharing 95

Technical information

•Device handling caution 97

•USB devices 97

•Photo format 98

•Video format 98

•Music format 101

Network

Internet content

•Information 102

•Selecting internet content 102

•Note 103

DLNA

•Information 104

•Using DLNA 107

Network connections

•Internet connection 108

•DLNA connection 109

•Note 111

Network settings

•Network Connection 112

•Custom - Wireless 113

•Custom - Wired 115

•Custom - Wireless Access Point 11 7

•Network Status 118

•my Home Cloud Settings 118

•VIERA Name 119

•TV Remote App Settings 119

•Network Link Settings 120

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•TV Anytime Settings 121

•File Sharing Settings 122

•Software Update 122

•New Software Message 122

Photos

•Selecting file 123

•Viewing photo 124

•Using Slideshow 124

Videos

•Selecting file 126

•Watching video 126

•Video Setup 128

•Audio output settings 129

Music

•Selecting file 130

•Playing music 130

•Music Setup 131

DIGA Recorder

•Controlling DIGA Recorder 132

Technical information

•Photo format 133

•Video format 133

•Music format 136

Functions

Voice Control

•Using Voice Control 137

VIERA Link “HDAVI Control™”

•Summary of VIERA Link 139

•Preparations 143

•Easy playback 143

•Power on Link 144

•Power off Link 144

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•Standby Power Save 144

•Intelligent Auto Standby 144

•VIERA Link Control 145

•Speaker Selection 146

•Note 147

Child Lock

•Using Child Lock 148

•PIN number 149

•Parental Rating 149

Data Service Application

•Using Data Service Application 150

•Cookie 150

•Note 151

Shipping Condition

•Shipping Condition 152

Updating the TV Software

•Information 153

•Auto update 153

•Manual update 154

Setting characters

•Using Numeric buttons 155

Keyboard

•Keyboard 156

Settings

Setting menu

•How to use 157

Picture

•Viewing Mode 159

•Basic settings 159

•Ambient Sensor 160

•Noise reduction settings 160

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•Advanced Settings 160

•Option Settings 161

•Screen Settings 162

•Copy Adjustment 162

•Reset Picture Defaults 162

Sound

•Mode 163

•Basic settings 163

•Volume settings 164

•Voice Guidance Settings 164

•Audio Description 165

•Advanced settings 166

•Reset Sound Defaults 166

Network

•Network Connection 167

•Network Status 167

•my Home Cloud Settings 167

•VIERA Name 167

•TV Remote App Settings 167

•Network Link Settings 167

•TV Anytime Settings 167

•File Sharing Settings 168

•Other settings 168

Timer

•Off Timer 169

•Timer Programming 169

•Clock Settings 169

•Auto Standby 170

•No signal Power off 170

Setup

•Eco Navigation 171

•Voice Control Settings 171

•USB Device Setup 171

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•Recording Setup 171

•Child Lock 171

•Tuning Menu 171

•Display Settings 173

•VIERA Link Settings 174

•Data Service Application 175

•System Menu 175

•Other Settings 175

Support

FAQs

•Picture 176

•Digital TV 178

•Sound 180

•HDMI 180

•Network 181

•Other 182

Maintenance

•Care and Cleaning 184

Information

•Using Help menu 185

Optional accessories

•Communication Camera 186

•Wall-hanging bracket 186

Licence

•Licence 187

OK Letters enclosed in a box indicate remote control buttons.

Menu Letters in cyan indicate on-screen display items.

References in this eHELP

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The images shown in this eHELP are for illustrative purposes only.

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my Home Screen

Information

“my Home Screen” is a gateway to the TV, applications, and more.

It provides easy access to special features such as Media Player, videos, games, communication tools, etc. as shown below (example).

HOME

OK HOME

Home Screen

Selected content screen (TV, application, etc.)

Home Screen Selection

– Your preferred Home Screen can be selected.

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How to use

Home Screen provides access to special features such as Media Player, TV, internet content, data services, communication tools, etc.

1. Display Home Screen with HOME.

(Example)

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The last viewed Home Screen is displayed when the TV is turned on.

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Press again to select or add your preferred Home Screen layout.

my Home Screen > my Home Screen > Settings

2. Select a feature with / / / and press OK to access.

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To watch full-screen TV

1) Select the TV viewer with

/ / / .

(Example)

2) Press OK to watch.

(Example)

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Also refer to Tutorial from the tool guide.

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Settings

Select the setup menu from the tool guide on the top of the screen. (Example)

■ Home Screen Selection

1. Display Home Screen Selection with HOME. (Example)

2. Select the screen with / and press OK to set.

Full Screen TV:

Displays full-screen TV.

TV Home Screen:

To make your TV experience more convenient and comfortable

Lifestyle Screen:

Displays the TV with useful information and services for everyday life.

Info Screen:

Enjoy internet content while watching TV.

■ Settings

You can customise any Home Screen. (For example, changing the wallpaper, renaming freely, editing applications, setting the screen launched when the TV is turned on, etc.)

1. Select Settings from the tool guide.

2. Follow the on-screen instructions.

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■ Search

You can search the content from various features.

1. Select Search from the tool guide.

2. Follow the on-screen instructions.

= Note =

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To change the colour type of on-screen displays, set OSD Colour.

my Home Screen > my Home Screen > OSD Colour

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To use this function fully, you need a broadband network environment. Ensure the network connections and network settings are completed.

Network > Network connections

Network > Network settings

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Be sure to update the software when a software update notice is displayed on the TV screen. If the software is not updated, you may not be able to use my Home Screen. You can update the software later manually.

Network > Network settings > Software Update

OSD Colour

1. Display the menu with MENU.

2. Select Setup > Display Settings > OSD Colour with to access.

3. Set with

/ and press OK to store.

OSD Colour

(Jet black / Pale grey / Organic brown / Sand beige)

Selects the preferred colour type of on-screen displays.

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This function is available for the information banner, menu screen, Home Screen, etc.

/ and press OK

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APPS List

Information

Various applications (internet contents, network contents, Media Player, etc.) can be accessed easily from APPS List.

■ APPS List

(Example)

= Note =

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APPS List is subject to change without notice.

How to use

You can access special features such as internet contents, network contents, Media Player, etc. from APPS List.

1. Display APPS List with APPS. (Example)

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To exit APPS List

EXIT

2. Select an icon of the features with

Internet contents

Network > Internet content

/ / / and press OK to access.

my Stream

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Provides recommended contents (TV programme, internet content, etc.).

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You need a broadband network environment to use this function fully.

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Follow the on-screen instructions to operate the application.

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Media Player

Media Player > Using Media Player > Selecting device / mode

Recorded TV

Media Player > Recorded TV mode

Media Server

Network > DLNA > Using DLNA

VIERA Link

Functions > VIERA Link “HDAVI Control™”

Settings

You can customise APPS List (screen settings, etc.).

1. Display APPS List with APPS.

2. Select the icon for settings on APPS List with to access.

3. Follow the on-screen instructions.

= Note =

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Setup menu items may be changed without notice.

/ / / and press OK

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Watching

Basic

Basic connection

Please ensure that the unit is disconnected from the mains socket before attaching or disconnecting any cables.

■ Aerial

Aerial terminal

RF cable

Aerial

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Keep RF (antenna) cable away from the mains lead to avoid and minimise mains interference pickup.

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Do not place the RF cable under the TV.

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Anaerial,correctcable(75Ωcoaxial)andcorrectterminatingplugare

required to obtain optimum quality picture and sound.

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If a communal aerial system is used, you may require the correct connection cable and plug between the wall aerial socket and the TV.

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Your local Television Service Centre or dealer may be able to assist you in obtaining the correct aerial system for your particular area and the accessories required.

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Any matters regarding aerial installation, upgrading of existing systems or accessories required, and the costs incurred, are the responsibility of you, the Customer.

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■ DVD Recorder / VCR

Aerial terminal

RF cable

DVD Recorder / VCR

Aerial

HDMI terminal

HDMI cable

■ Set top box

HDMI terminal

HDMI cable

Set top box

Satellite dish

= Note =

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For VIERA Link connections

Functions > VIERA Link “HDAVI Control™” > Summary of VIERA Link

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

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Please also read the manual of the equipment being connected.

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Keep the TV away from electronic equipment (video equipment, etc.) or equipment with an infrared sensor, otherwise distortion of image / sound may occur or operation of other equipment may be affected.

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Use a fully wired HDMI compliant cable.

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Check the terminal type and cable plugs are correct when connecting.

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Selecting channel

1. Select Digital TV or Analogue TV with TV.

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The selected mode is displayed on the top left of the screen.

2. Select a channel with Channel Up / Down or Numeric buttons.

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Press Numeric buttons to select a channel position with 2 or more-digit (e.g. 399, press ).

■ To select a channel from the channel list

1. Display the channel list with OK.

2. Select a channel from the list with

/ and press OK to watch.

■ To select a channel using information banner

1. Display information banner with INFO if it is not displayed.

2. Select a channel with displayed.

Watching > Basic > Information banner

/ and press OK to watch while the banner is

■ To select a channel using TV Guide

1. Display TV Guide with GUIDE.

2. Select the current programme with access.

3. Select View with

Watching > TV Guide > Using TV Guide

/ and press OK to watch. (Digital TV)

/ / / and press OK to

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Information banner

Display information banner with INFO.

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Also appears when changing a channel.

(Example)

Channel position and name

Channel type (Radio, etc.) / Encrypted channel ( ) / TV mode ( , )

Programme

Start time / End time (Digital TV)

Channel position, etc. (Analogue TV)

Option Menu

Confirm or change the current status.

1. Display the option menu with OPTION.

2. Select one of the following items with

/ and press OK to access.

/ and press

Voice Guidance Settings / Audio Description / Audio Selection / AD / Dual Audio / MPX / Volume Correction

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The function items vary depending on the TV mode.

3. Set with

/ / / and press OK to store.

Voice Guidance Settings

Guidance settings for visually impaired users

Watching > For best audio > Voice Guidance Settings

Audio Description

Set to Auto if the programme has Audio Description service, then you will hear an additional audio track to describe events on screen (if available).

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For Digital TV

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To adjust the volume for Audio Description

Watching > For best audio > Audio Description

Audio Selection / AD

Selects between alternative language or Audio Description for sound tracks (if available).

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This setting is not memorised and it will return to the default setting once you exit the current programme.

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For Digital TV

Dual Audio

Selects stereo / monaural (if available).

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For Digital TV

MPX

Selects multiplex sound mode (if available).

Watching > For best audio > Advanced settings

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For Analogue TV

Volume Correction

Adjusts the volume of each individual channel or input mode.

Subtitle

Display / hide subtitles (if available).

1. Display the subtitle menu with STTL/AD.

2. Select Subtitle with

3. Select On / Off with

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For Digital TV

/ and press OK to access.

/ and press OK to store.

Last view

Switch to a previously viewed channel or input mode easily with LAST VIEW.

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Press again to return to the current view.

= Note =

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Switching channel may not be available depending on the condition.

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Watching less than 10 seconds is not reflected in the previously viewed channel or input mode.

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Off Timer

Turn the TV Standby mode automatically after a fixed period with

OFF TIMER.

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Press repeatedly until desired time appears.

0 / 15 / 30 / 45 / 60 / 75 / 90 (minutes)

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To cancel, set to 0 or turn the TV off.

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The remaining time displays on the information banner.

Watching > Basic > Information banner

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When the remaining time is less than 3 minutes, the remaining time will flash on the screen.

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You can also set the time from Off Timer in the Timer Menu.

1) Display the menu with MENU.

2) Select Timer > Off Timer with

3) Select the time in 15-minute increments with

/ and press OK to access.

/ and press OK to

set.

90 / 75 / 60 / 45 / 30 / 15 / Off (minutes)

– To cancel, set to Off or turn the TV off.

Energy saving functions

The TV can be eco-friendly using energy-saving functions.

The TV will automatically go into Standby mode in the following conditions:

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Eco Navigation is set to Set to Eco.

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Off Timer is active.

Watching > Basic > Off Timer

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No operation is performed for 4 hours while Auto Standby is set to On.

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No signal is received and no operation is performed for 10 minutes while

No signal Power off is set to On.

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This function does not affect the recording.

■ Auto Standby

1. Display the menu with MENU.

2. Select Timer > Auto Standby with

3. Select On / Off with

/ and press OK to set.

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/ and press OK to access.

Auto Standby

(On / Off)

Automatically turns the TV to Standby mode for energy saving when no operation is performed for 4 hours.

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Automatic input switching with the connected equipment affects this function and time-count will be reset.

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The notification message will appear 3 minutes before going into Standby mode.

■ No signal Power off

1. Display the menu with MENU.

2. Select Timer > No signal Power off with

3. Select On / Off with

No signal Power off

(On / Off)

Automatically turns the TV to Standby mode to prevent unnecessary power consumption when no signal is received and no operation is performed for 10 minutes.

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The notification message will appear 3 minutes before going into Standby mode.

/ and press OK to set.

/ and press OK to access.

■ Eco Navigation

Automatically sets the TV to the most suitable energy-saving mode.

The concerned items and their current settings are displayed. Select Set to

Eco to set them to the energy-saving settings at once.

1. Display the menu with MENU.

2. Select Setup > Eco Navigation with

3. Select Set to Eco with

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Auto Standby and No signal Power off are active when Eco Navigation is

set to Set to Eco.

/ and press OK to set.

/ and press OK to access.

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Adjusting time

Settings for the system time of this TV.

1. Display the menu with MENU.

2. Select Timer > Clock Settings with

3. Select one of the following items with

/ and press OK to access.

/ and press OK to set.

Mode / Date / Time / Daylight Saving Time / Region Select

4. Set with

/ / / and press OK to store.

Mode

(Auto / Manual)

Selects the clock setting mode for this TV.

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Set to Auto to adjust the time automatically using the time information from the digital broadcast. Set to Manual to adjust manually.

Date

Sets the current date manually.

Time

Sets the current time manually.

Daylight Saving Time

Selects time offset from the standard time for Summer Time. (Base on GMT)

(Auto / Off / + 1/2 hour / + 1 hour)

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If there is a gap between displayed time and actual time, set this function.

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Normally select Auto to adjust as following for the region has been set in

Region Select.

NSW / ACT / Victoria / Tasmania: +11:00

South Australia: +10:30

Queensland: +10:00

Northern Territory: +9:30

Western Australia: +8:00

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Region Select

Selects the region where you live to adjust the standard time. (Base on GMT)

(NSW / ACT / Victoria / Queensland / South Australia / Western Australia /

Northern Territory / Tasmania)

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The time contained in the broadcast signal is UTC (Universal Time coordinated) formally known as GMT (Greenwich Mean Time).

NSW / ACT / Victoria / Queensland / Tasmania: +10:00

South Australia / Northern Territory: +9:30

Western Australia: +8:00

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External equipment

External connection

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.

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For basic connection

Watching > Basic > Basic connection

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Check the terminal type and cable plugs are correct when connecting.

■ HDMI equipment

HDMI terminal

HDMI cable

Recorder / Player / Set top box / Camcorder / Amplifier with speaker

system

= Note =

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Use a fully wired HDMI compliant cable.

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For VIERA Link connections

Functions > VIERA Link “HDAVI Control™” > Summary of VIERA Link

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Use HDMI2 for connecting an amplifier. This connection is applicable when using an amplifier that has ARC (Audio Return Channel) function.

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■ AV devices

AV IN (COMPONENT) terminals

Component cables

DVD Player

AV IN (VIDEO) terminals

Composite cables

Camcorder / Game equipment

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■ USB devices

USB port

USB cable

USB HDD / Communication Camera

= Note =

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It is recommended to connect the device to the TV’s USB port directly.

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You cannot use two or more of the same kind of USB devices simultaneously except USB Flash Memory or USB HDD.

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Use USB 2 port for connecting the USB HDD.

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You cannot use two or more of the same kind of USB devices simultaneously except USB Flash Memory.

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Use USB 1 port for connecting the Communication Camera.

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Some USB devices or USB HUB may not be used with this TV.

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You cannot connect any devices by using USB card reader.

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Additional information for the devices may be on the following website.

http://panasonic.net/viera/support (English only)

■ To listen with speakers

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

Optical digital audio cable

Amplifier with speaker system

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To enjoy multi-channel sound from external equipment (e.g. Dolby Digital

5.1ch), connect the equipment to the amplifier. For the connections, read the manuals of the equipment and amplifier.

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To select the sound output, set TV Speaker.

Watching > For best audio > Volume settings

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Watching external input

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

1. Display the input selection menu with AV.

2. Select the input mode connected to the equipment with

/ and press

OK to watch. (The selected mode is displayed on the top left of the

screen.)

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You can also select the input pressing AV. Press repeatedly until the desired input is selected.

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To switch between COMPONENT and VIDEO in AV, select with / .

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You can label or skip each input mode. Skipped inputs will not be displayed when AV is pressed. (Input Labels)

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The remote control is capable of operating the contents or external equipment.

Watching > External equipment > Operating with TV’s remote control

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To return to TV mode

= Note =

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If the external equipment has an aspect adjustment function, set it to 16:9.

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For details, read the manual of the equipment or ask your local dealer.

■ Input Labels

Accesses the input labels list to select the label of each input mode or set to skip unconnected one for easier identification and selection in Input Selection or banner.

Watching > Basic > Information banner

1. Display the menu with MENU.

2. Select Setup > Display Settings > Input Labels with to access.

3. Set with

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To name each input mode freely, select User input and set characters

/ / / and press OK to set.

(maximum 10 characters).

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To skip the input mode, select Skip.

/ and press OK

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