Panasonic TH-50AS670M, TH-55AS670M User Manual

TH-50AS670M
TH-55AS670M
e
HELP
English
my Home Screen
my Home Screen
•Information 10
•How to use 11
•Settings 12
•OSD Colour 13
•Information 15
•How to use 15
•Settings 16
Watching
Basic
•Basic connection 17
•Selecting channel 19
•Information banner 19
•Option Menu 20
•Still 20
•Last view 21
•Off Timer 21
•Energy saving functions 21
•Adjusting time 23
•Language 23
External equipment
•External connection 24
•Watching external input 26
•Operating with TV’s remote control 27
•HDMI features 29
•Valid input signals 30
For best picture
•Viewing Mode 31
•Ambient Sensor 32
•Aspect 32
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•Basic settings 33
•Noise reduction settings 34
•Advanced Settings 35
•Option Settings 38
•Screen Settings 39
•Copy Adjustment 40
For best audio
•Sound mode 41
•Basic settings 41
•Volume settings 42
•Voice Guidance Settings 43
•Advanced settings 44
3D
•Note 47
•3D Eyewear - Maintenance 47
•Viewing 3D 47
•3D Mode Selection 49
•3D Settings 50
•Source image format 52
Tuning and editing channels
•Setting menu 53
•Channel List Edit 53
•Auto Tuning 54
•Manual Tuning 55
Media Player
Using Media Player
•Information 56
•Selecting device / mode 58
•Network device 59
Photo mode
•Selecting file 61
•Viewing photo 61
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•Sorting photos 62
•Multi Shot 3D 62
•Using Slideshow 63
Video mode
•Selecting file 67
•Watching video 67
•Video Setup 69
•Audio output settings 70
Music mode
•Selecting file 71
•Playing music 71
•Music Setup 72
USB Sharing
•USB Sharing 73
Technical information
•Device handling caution 75
•SD Card 75
•USB devices 76
•Photo format 76
•Video format 77
•Music format 80
Network
Internet content
•Information 81
•Selecting internet content 81
•Note 82
DLNA
•Information 83
•Using DLNA 85
Network connections
•Internet connection 87
•DLNA connection 88
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•Note 90
Network settings
•Network Connection 91
•Custom - Wireless 92
•Custom - Wired 94
•Custom - Wireless Access Point 95
•Network Status 96
•my Home Cloud Settings 97
•VIERA Name 97
•TV Remote App Settings 97
•Network Link Settings 98
•File Sharing Settings 99
•Software Update 100
•New Software Message 100
Photos
•Selecting file 101
•Viewing photo 101
•Using Slideshow 102
Videos
•Selecting file 104
•Watching video 104
•Video Setup 106
•Audio output settings 107
Music
•Selecting file 108
•Playing music 108
•Music Setup 109
Technical information
•Photo format 110
•Video format 110
•Music format 113
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Functions
User profile
•Information 115
•Settings 115
•my Stream 116
Voice Control
•Preparations 118
•How to use 119
Touch Pad Controller
•Information 120
•My button 120
•Settings 120
VIERA Link “HDAVI Control™”
•Summary of VIERA Link 122
•Preparations 126
•Easy playback 126
•Power on Link 127
•Power off Link 127
•Standby Power Save 127
•Intelligent Auto Standby 127
•VIERA Link Control 128
•Speaker Selection 129
•Note 130
Child Lock
•Using Child Lock 131
•PIN number 131
Shipping Condition
•Shipping Condition 132
Setting characters
•Using Numeric buttons 132
Bluetooth devices
•Bluetooth Setup 133
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Keyboard
•Keyboard 135
Settings
Setting menu
•How to use 136
Picture
•Viewing Mode 138
•Basic settings 138
•Ambient Sensor 139
•Noise reduction settings 139
•Advanced Settings 139
•Option Settings 140
•Screen Settings 141
•3D Settings 142
•Copy Adjustment 143
•Reset to Defaults 143
Sound
•Mode 144
•Basic settings 144
•Volume settings 145
•Voice Guidance Settings 145
•Advanced settings 147
•Reset to Defaults 147
Network
•Network Connection 148
•Network Status 148
•my Home Cloud Settings 148
•VIERA Name 148
•TV Remote App Settings 148
•Network Link Settings 148
•File Sharing Settings 148
•Other settings 149
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Timer
•Off Timer 150
•Clock Settings 150
•Auto Standby 150
•No signal Power off 150
Setup
•Eco Navigation 151
•Voice Control Settings 151
•User Settings 151
•USB Device Setup 151
•VIERA Touch Pad Controller 151
•Bluetooth Setup 151
•Child Lock 151
•Tuning Menu 152
•Language 152
•Display Settings 152
•VIERA Link Settings 153
•System Menu 154
•Other Settings 154
Support
FAQs
•Picture 155
•Sound 156
•3D 157
•HDMI 157
•Network 158
•Other 159
Maintenance
•Care and Cleaning 161
Information
•Using Help menu 162
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Optional accessories
•3D Eyewear 163
•Communication Camera 163
•Wall-hanging bracket 164
Licence
•Licence 165
OK Letters enclosed in a box indicate remote control buttons.
Menu Letters in cyan indicate on-screen display items.
References in this eHELP
The images shown in this eHELP are for illustrative purposes only.
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my Home Screen

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
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)
The last viewed Home Screen is displayed when the TV is turned on.
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.
To watch full-screen TV
1) Select the TV viewer with
/ / / .
(Example)
2) Press OK to watch.
(Example)
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.
■ Face Recognition / Voice Print Recognition
By using the Communication Camera and Voice Control function, this TV recognises your face / voice and displays the registered Home Screen.
Say “my Home Screen” into the microphone of the Touch Pad Controller to use this function.
To use this function, you need to set up a user profile and register face / voice data, preferred Home Screen, etc.
Functions > User profile > Settings
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Communication Camera is not included. Please purchase as necessary.
Support > Optional accessories
For details of Voice Control function
Functions > Voice Control
■ 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.
■ Search
You can search the content from various features.
1. Select Search from the tool guide.
2. Follow the on-screen instructions.
= Note =
To change the colour type of on-screen displays, set OSD Colour.
my Home Screen > my Home Screen > OSD Colour
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
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.
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/ and press OK
OSD Colour
(Jet black / Pale grey / Organic brown / Sand beige)
Selects the preferred colour type of on-screen displays.
This function is available for the information banner, menu screen, Home Screen, etc.
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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 =
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)
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
Provides recommended contents (TV programme, internet content, etc.).
You need a broadband network environment to use this function fully.
Follow the on-screen instructions to operate the application.
Functions > User profile > my Stream
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Media Player
Media Player > Using Media Player > Selecting device / 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 =
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
Keep RF (antenna) cable away from the mains lead to avoid and minimise mains interference pickup.
Do not place the RF cable under the TV.
Anaerial,correctcable(75Ωcoaxial)andcorrectterminatingplugare
required to obtain optimum quality picture and sound.
If a communal aerial system is used, you may require the correct connection cable and plug between the wall aerial socket and the TV.
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.
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 =
For VIERA Link connections
Functions > VIERA Link “HDAVI Control™” > Summary of VIERA Link
External equipment and cables shown are not supplied with this TV.
Please also read the manual of the equipment being connected.
Keep the TV away from electronic equipment (video equipment, etc.) or equipment with an infrared sensor, otherwise distortion of image / sound may occur or operation of other equipment may be affected.
Use a fully wired HDMI compliant cable.
Check the terminal type and cable plugs are correct when connecting.
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Selecting channel

1. Select TV mode with TV.
2. Select a channel with Channel Up / Down or Numeric buttons.
Press Numeric buttons to select a channel position with 2-digit (e.g. 39, press ).

Information banner

Display information banner with INFO.
Also appears when changing a channel.
(Example)
Input mode
Channel position
Channel number
Sound system
Colour system
Aspect ratio
The following icons and message are displayed on the bottom of the screen.
, , , :
Audio mode
Watching > For best audio > Advanced settings
190:
Off Timer remaining time
Watching > Basic > Off Timer
To hide the banner
EXIT
To adjust banner timeout, set Banner Display Timeout.
1) Display the menu with MENU.
2) Select Setup > Display Settings > Banner Display Timeout with
and press OK to access.
3) Set with
/ and press OK to store.
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/
To change the colour type of on-screen displays, set OSD Colour.
my Home Screen > my Home Screen > OSD Colour
To display the introduction banner for the internet service
1) Display the menu with MENU.
2) Select Setup > Display Settings > Smart Banner with
OK to access.
3) Select On / Off with
/ and press OK to set.

Option Menu

Confirm or change the current status.
1. Display the option menu with OPTION.
2. Select one of the following items with
Voice Guidance Settings / MPX / Volume Correction
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
/ and press OK to access.
/ and press
Dual Audio
Selects stereo / monaural (if available).
For Digital TV
MPX
Selects multiplex sound mode (if available).
Watching > For best audio > Advanced settings
Volume Correction
Adjusts the volume of each individual channel or input mode.

Still

Freeze / unfreeze picture with STILL.
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Last view

Switch to a previously viewed channel or input mode easily with LAST VIEW.
Press again to return to the current view.
= Note =
Switching channel may not be available depending on the condition.
Watching less than 10 seconds is not reflected in the previously viewed channel or input mode.

Off Timer

Turn the TV Standby mode automatically after a fixed period.
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.
The remaining time displays on the screen.
When the remaining time is less than 3 minutes, the remaining time will flash on the screen.

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:
Eco Navigation is set to Set to Eco.
Off Timer is active.
Watching > Basic > Off Timer
No operation is performed for 4 hours while Auto Standby is set to On.
No signal is received and no operation is performed for 10 minutes while
No signal Power off is set to On.
■ Auto Standby
1. Display the menu with MENU.
2. Select Timer > Auto Standby with
3. Select On / Off with
/ and press OK to set.
/ and press OK to access.
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Auto Standby
(On / Off)
Automatically turns the TV to Standby mode for energy saving when no operation is performed for 4 hours.
Automatic input switching with the connected equipment affects this function and time-count will be reset.
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.
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
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
Mode / Date / Time / Time Zone
4. Set with
Mode
(Auto / Manual)
Selects the clock setting mode for this TV.
Set to Auto to adjust the time automatically using the time information from the network. Set to Manual to adjust manually.
Date
Sets the current date manually.
Time
/ / / and press OK to store.
/ and press OK to access.
/ and press OK to set.
Sets the current time manually.
Time Zone
Adjusts the time data.
The time data will be corrected based on GMT.

Language

1. Display the menu with MENU.
2. Select Setup > Language > OSD Language with access.
3. Set with
OSD Language
Changes language for on-screen displays.
/ / / and press OK to store.
/ and press OK to
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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.
For basic connection
Watching > Basic > Basic connection
To use the specific devices supporting Bluetooth wireless technology
Functions > Bluetooth devices
Check the terminal type and cable plugs are correct when connecting.
■ HDMI equipment
HDMI terminal
HDMI cable
Recorder / Player / 3D compatible player / Set top box / Camcorder /
Amplifier with speaker system
= Note =
Use a fully wired HDMI compliant cable.
For VIERA Link connections
Functions > VIERA Link “HDAVI Control™” > Summary of VIERA Link
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
■ USB devices
USB port
USB cable
Communication Camera
= Note =
It is recommended to connect the device to the TV’s USB port directly.
Use USB 1 port for connecting the Communication Camera.
Some USB devices or USB HUB may not be used with this TV.
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
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.
To select the sound output, set TV Speaker.
Watching > For best audio > Volume settings

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
OK to watch. (The selected mode is displayed on the top left of the
screen.)
You can also select the input pressing AV. Press repeatedly until the desired input is selected.
To switch between COMPONENT and VIDEO in AV, select with / .
You can label or skip each input mode. Skipped inputs will not be displayed when AV is pressed. (Input Labels)
The remote control is capable of operating the contents or external equipment.
/ and press
Watching > External equipment > Operating with TV’s remote control
To return to TV mode
TV
= Note =
If the external equipment has an aspect adjustment function, set it to 16:9.
For details, read the manual of the equipment or ask your local dealer.
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■ 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
To name each input mode freely, select User input and set characters (maximum 10 characters).
To skip the input mode, select Skip.
/ / / and press OK to set.
/ and press OK
■ Playing Time Display
Set to On to display a time period of continuous use in Game mode on the top right of the screen every 30 minutes.
1. Display the menu with MENU.
2. Select Setup > Display Settings > Playing Time Display with press OK to access.
3. Select On / Off with
This function is available when Game Mode is set to On.
/ and press OK to set.
/ and

Operating with TV’s remote control

You can operate the contents in Media Player / media server, recording functions or the connected equipment with the below buttons of this TV’s remote control.
:
Playback (VCR / DVD / video content)
:
Stop the operations
:
Rewind, view the picture rapidly in reverse (VCR)
Skip to the previous track, title or chapter (DVD / video content)
:
Rewind, view the picture rapidly in reverse (VCR)
Search backward (DVD / video content)
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:
Fast-forward, view the picture rapidly forward (VCR)
Skip to the next track, title or chapter (DVD / video content)
:
Fast-forward, view the picture rapidly forward (VCR)
Search forward (DVD / video content)
:
Pause / Resume
Press and hold to play at slow speed (DVD)
:
Start recording (DVD Recorder / VCR)
■ How to change the code
Each Panasonic product has its own remote control code. Change the code according to the product for operation.
1. Press and hold Standby On / Off switch during the following operations.
2. Enter the appropriate code as follows with Numeric buttons.
Codes for each product and features
70: DVD Recorder, DVD Player, Blu-ray Disc Player
71: Player theatre, Blu-ray Disc theatre
72: VCR
73 (default):
Using in Media Player, DLNA features or VIERA Link
3. Press
to change.
= Note =
Confirm if the remote control works correctly after changing the code.
The codes may be reset to defaults if batteries are replaced.
Some operations may not be available depending on the equipment.
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HDMI features

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
with an HDMI or DVI output terminal, such as a DVD player, a set top box or game equipment, can be connected to the HDMI terminal using a fully wired HDMI compliant cable.
Watching > External equipment > External connection
: The HDMI logo is displayed on HDMI-compliant equipment.
■ Applicable HDMI features
Input audio signal:
2ch Linear PCM (sampling frequencies - 48 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 32 kHz)
Input video signal:
Matches the output setting of the digital equipment.
Watching > External equipment > Valid input signals
VIERA Link (HDAVI Control 5)
Functions > VIERA Link “HDAVI Control™” > Summary of VIERA Link
Content Type
Audio Return Channel
– Audio Return Channel (ARC) is a function to send digital sound signals
via an HDMI cable.
– For HDMI2 terminal
3D
■ DVI connection
If the external equipment has only a DVI output, connect to the HDMI terminal via a DVI to HDMI adaptor cable. When using the DVI to HDMI adaptor cable, connect the audio cable to the audio input terminal (use AV IN audio terminals).
Enquire HDMI adaptor cable at your local digital equipment retailer shop.
= Note =
Audio settings can be made on HDMI Input in the Sound Menu.
Watching > For best audio > Advanced settings
If the connected equipment has an aspect adjustment function, set the aspect ratio to “16:9”.
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These HDMI connectors are “type A”.
These HDMI connectors are compatible with HDCP (High-Bandwidth Digital Content Protection) copyright protection.
Equipment having no digital output terminal may be connected to the input terminal of component or video to receive analogue signals.
This TV incorporates HDMI™ technology.

Valid input signals

■ COMPONENT, HDMI
Signal name COMPONENT HDMI
525 (480) / 60i, 60p
625 (576) / 50i, 50p
750 (720) / 60p, 50p
1 125 (1 080) / 60i, 50i
1 125 (1 080) / 60p, 50p, 24p
○:Applicableinputsignal
= Note =
Signals other than above may not be displayed properly.
The above signals are reformatted for optimal viewing on your display.
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