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

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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

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

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	117
• 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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Panasonic TH-60AS640A, TH-42AS640A, TH-50AS640A User Manual

• 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

	Letters enclosed in a box indicate remote control buttons.
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

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)

●● 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.

■■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 =

●● 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 / and press OK 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.

●● 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 / / / and press OK to access. Internet contents

Network > Internet content 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.

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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 / / / and press OK to access.

3.Follow the on-screen instructions.

= Note =

●● Setup menu items may be changed without notice.

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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 Digital TV or Analogue TV with TV.

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

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

●● 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 / and press OK to watch while the banner is displayed.

Watching > Basic > Information banner

■■To select a channel using TV Guide

1.Display TV Guide with GUIDE.

2.Select the current programme with / / / and press OK to access.

3.Select View with / and press OK to watch. (Digital TV)

Watching > TV Guide > Using TV Guide

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Information banner

Display information banner with INFO.

●● 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.

Voice Guidance Settings / Audio Description / Audio Selection / AD / Dual

Audio / 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

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).

●● For Digital TV

●● 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.

For Digital TV

Dual Audio

Selects stereo / monaural (if available).

●● For Digital TV

MPX

Selects multiplex sound mode (if available).

Watching > For best audio > Advanced settings

●● 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 / and press OK to access.

3.Select On / Off with / and press OK to store.

●● For Digital TV

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.

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Off Timer

Turn the TV Standby mode automatically after a fixed period with

OFF TIMER.

●● Press repeatedly until desired time appears.

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

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

●● The remaining time displays on the information banner.

Watching > Basic > Information banner

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

●● 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 / and press OK to access.

3)Select the time in 15-minute increments with / 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: ●● 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.

= Note =

●● This function does not affect the recording.

■■Auto Standby

1.Display the menu with MENU.

2.Select Timer > Auto Standby with / and press OK to access.

3.Select On / Off with / and press OK to set.

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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 / and press OK to access.

3.Select On / Off with / and press OK to set.

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.

■■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 / and press OK to access.

3.Select Set to Eco with / and press OK to set.

●● Auto Standby and No signal Power off are active when Eco Navigation is set to Set to Eco.

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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 / and press OK to access.

3.Select one of the following items with / 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.

●● 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)

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

●● 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)

●● 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.

●● For basic connection

Watching > Basic > Basic connection

●● 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 =

●● 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

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■■USB devices

USB port

USB cable

USB HDD / Communication Camera

= Note =

●●

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

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

Use USB 2 port for connecting the USB HDD.

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

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. 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

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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.)

●●

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.

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.

■■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 / and press OK to access.

3.Set with / / / and press OK to set.

●●

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

(maximum 10 characters).

To skip the input mode, select Skip.

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