Panasonic TH-65DS610U, TH-55DS610U, TH-40DS610U Installation Manual

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HELP

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my Home Screen

• Information 11

• How to use 12

• Settings 13

• OSD Colour 15

APPS List

• Information 16

• How to use 17

• Settings 18

Watching

Basic

• Basic connection 19

• Selecting channel 21

• Information banner 22

• Option Menu 25

• Subtitle 27

• Last view 28

• Off Timer 29

• Energy saving functions 30

• Adjusting time 32

• Language 34

External equipment

• External connection 35

• Watching external input 38

• Operating with TV’s remote control 40

• HDMI features 42

• Valid input signals 44

For best picture

• Viewing Mode 45

• Ambient Sensor 46

• Aspect 47

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• Basic settings 48

• Noise reduction settings 49

• Advanced Settings 50

• Option Settings 53

• Screen Settings 55

• Copy Adjustment 56

For best audio

• Sound mode 57

• Basic settings 58

• Volume settings 59

• Voice Guidance Settings 60

• Audio Description 61

• Advanced settings 62

TV Guide

• Using TV Guide 65

• Timer Programming

Teletext

• Viewing Teletext 68

• Teletext mode 70

Tuning and editing channels

• Setting menu 71

• Favourites Edit 72

• Channel List 74

• Auto Tuning 75

• Manual Tuning 76

• Update Channel List 77

• New Channel Message

• Signal Condition 79

• Add TV Signal 80

Recording

USB HDD setup

• Preparations 81

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• Setting for USB HDD 83

Recording current programme

• One Touch Recording 85

• REW LIVE TV 86

Timer Programming

• Setting Timer Programming 88

• Editing Timer Programming 90

• Note 92

Technical information

• USB HDD 93

Media Player

Using Media Player

• Information 94

• Selecting device / mode 96

• Network device 98

Photo mode

• Selecting file 99

• Viewing photo 100

• Sorting photos 101

• Using Slideshow 102

Video mode

• Selecting file 106

• Watching video 107

• Video Setup 109

• Audio output settings 111

Music mode

• Selecting file 112

• Playing music 113

• Music Setup 114

Recorded TV mode

• Selecting content 115

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• Watching recorded TV 116

• Grouping content 118

• Deleting content 119

• Changing device 120

• Chapter List 121

• Audio output settings 122

USB Sharing

• USB Sharing 123

Technical information

• Device handling caution 125

• USB devices 126

• Photo format 127

• Video format 128

• Music format 131

Network

Internet content

• Information 132

• Selecting internet content 133

• Note 134

DLNA

• In-House streaming 135

• Using DLNA 137

Network connections

• Internet connection 138

• DLNA connection 139

• Note 141

Network settings

• Network Connection 142

• Custom - Wireless 144

• Custom - Wired 147

• Custom - Wireless Access Point 149

• Network Status 150

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• my Home Cloud Settings 151

• VIERA Name 152

• TV Remote App Settings 153

• Network Link Settings 155

• File Sharing Settings 156

• Mirroring Settings 157

• Software Update 158

• New Software Message 159

Photos

• Selecting file 160

• Viewing photo 161

• Using Slideshow 162

Videos

• Selecting file 164

• Watching video 165

• Video Setup 167

• Audio output settings 169

Music

• Selecting file 170

• Playing music 171

• Music Setup 172

DIGA Recorder

• Controlling DIGA Recorder 173

Technical information

• Photo format 174

• Video format 175

• Music format 178

Functions

Mirroring

• How to use 179

• Mirroring Settings 180

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VIERA Link “HDAVI Control™”

• Summary of VIERA Link 181

• Preparations 186

• Easy playback 187

• Power on Link 188

• Power off Link 189

• Standby Power Save 190

• Intelligent Auto Standby 191

• VIERA Link Control 192

• Speaker Selection 194

• Note 195

Child Lock

• Using Child Lock 196

• PIN number 197

• Parental Rating 198

Data Service Application

• Using Data Service Application 199

• Cookie 200

• Note 201

Shipping Condition

• Shipping Condition 202

Updating the TV Software

• Information 203

• Auto update 204

• Manual update 205

Setting characters

• Using Numeric buttons 206

Keyboard

• Keyboard 207

Settings

Setting menu

• How to use 208

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Picture

• Viewing Mode 210

• Basic settings 211

• Ambient Sensor 212

• Noise reduction settings 213

• Advanced Settings 214

• Option Settings 215

• Screen Settings 217

• Copy Adjustment 218

• Reset Picture Defaults 219

Sound

• Mode 220

• Basic settings 221

• Volume settings 222

• Voice Guidance Settings 223

• Audio Description 224

• Advanced settings 225

• Reset Sound Defaults 226

Network

• Network Connection 227

• Network Status 228

• my Home Cloud Settings 229

• VIERA Name 230

• TV Remote App Settings 231

• Network Link Settings 232

• File Sharing Settings 233

• Mirroring Settings 234

• Other settings 235

Timer

• Off Timer 236

• Timer Programming

• Clock Settings 238

• Auto Standby 239

• No signal Power off 240

237

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Setup

• Eco Navigation 241

• USB Device Setup 242

• Recording Setup

• Child Lock 244

• Tuning Menu 245

• Language 247

• Display Settings 248

• VIERA Link Settings 250

• Data Service Application 251

• System Menu 252

• Other Settings 253

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Support

Help menu

• Using Help menu 254

FAQs

• Picture 255

• Digital TV 257

• Sound 258

• HDMI 259

• Network 260

• Other 262

• Detailed information 264

Maintenance

• Care and Cleaning 265

Licence

• Licence 266

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OK Letters enclosed in brackets 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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This eHELP contains the pages for all models and some features are not available on all models.

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Refer to a paper manual, actual menu in TV set, etc. to confirm your model’s features.

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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 and press OK to access.

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To watch full-screen TV

1) Select the TV viewer.

(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)

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Display the tool guide with HOME if it is not displayed.

■ Home Screen Selection

1. Display Home Screen Selection with HOME.

(Example)

2. Select the screen 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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A broadband network environment is required to fully use this function. 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 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

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OSD Colour

1. Display the menu with MENU.

2. Select Setup > Display Settings > OSD Colour and press OK to access.

3. Set the item 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.

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APPS List

Information

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

■ APPS List

(Example)

= Note =

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Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

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How to use

You can access special features such as internet content, network content, 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 and press OK to access.

Internet content

Network > Internet content

Netflix

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You can also access the service pressing NETFLIX.

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A broadband network environment is required to fully use this function.

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This service may be stopped or changed without notice.

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™”

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Settings

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

1. Display APPS List with APPS.

2. Select the icon for settings on APPS List and press OK to access.

3. Follow the on-screen instructions.

= Note =

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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.

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

■ 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 details of VIERA Link connections

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

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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 for connection.

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Selecting channel

[Some features are not available on all models.]

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 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 and press OK to watch while the banner is displayed.

Watching > Basic > Information banner

■ To select a channel using TV Guide

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For Digital TV, Analogue TV (Australia only)

1. Display TV Guide with GUIDE.

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

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

Watching > TV Guide > Using TV Guide

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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.

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Display the image (TV, external input, etc.) full-screen to use this function.

1. Display the option menu with OPTION.

2. Select one of the following items and press OK to access.

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

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The function items vary depending on the TV mode.

3. Set the item 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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Not valid in Analogue TV

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To adjust the volume for Audio Description

Watching > For best audio > Audio Description

Video Selection

Selects from a group of multiple videos (if available).

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Not valid in Analogue TV

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New Zealand only

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 returns to the default setting once you exit the current programme.

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Not valid in Analogue TV

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Dual Audio

Selects stereo / monaural (if available).

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Not valid in Analogue TV

Subtitle Language

Selects between alternative subtitle languages or types (if available).

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

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Not valid in Analogue TV

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New Zealand only

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.

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Subtitle

For New Zealand

Sets the subtitle setting.

1. Display the subtitle menu with STTL/AD.

2. Select Subtitle and press OK to access.

3. Select one of the following items and press OK to access.

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Not valid in Analogue TV

Subtitle Type

(Standard / Hard of Hearing)

Selects the preferred subtitle type.

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Hard of Hearing provides aids in understanding and enjoyment with digital

channel subtitles (depending on the broadcaster).

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You can also select the preferred subtitle type from Subtitle Type in Setup Menu.

Subtitle Language

Selects between alternative subtitle languages or types (if available).

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

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Preferred Subtitles in Language are given priority.

Watching > Basic > Language

For Australia

Display / hide subtitles (if available).

1. Display the subtitle menu with STTL/AD.

2. Select Subtitle and press OK to access.

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

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For Digital TV

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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

Switch to TV Standby mode automatically after a fixed period.

1. Display the menu with MENU.

2. Select Timer > Off Timer and press OK to access.

3. Select the time in 15-minute increments and press OK to set.

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

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

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The remaining time is displayed on the bottom right of the screen.

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The remaining time will flash on the screen when less than 3 minutes.

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Energy saving functions

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

The TV goes 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.

= Note =

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This function does not affect the recording.

■ Auto Standby

1. Display the menu with MENU.

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

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

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 resets.

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

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Changing the default configuration may result in higher energy consumption of the product.

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