Panasonic TX-32AS520Y Operating Instructions

TX-32AS520Y
TX-42AS520Y
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HELP
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my Home Screen
my Home Screen
•Information 10
•How to use 11
•Settings 12
•OSD Colour 13
•Information 14
•How to use 14
•Settings 15
Watching
Basic
•Basic connection 16
•Selecting channel 19
•Information banner 20
•Option Menu 22
•Subtitle 24
•Last view 24
•Off Timer 25
•Energy saving functions 25
•Adjusting time 27
•Language 27
External equipment
•External connection 28
•Watching external input 31
•Operating with TV’s remote control 32
•HDMI features 33
•Terminal information 35
•Valid input signals 36
For best picture
•Viewing Mode 37
•Ambient Sensor 38
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•Aspect 38
•Aspect Control Signal 39
•Basic settings 41
•Noise reduction settings 41
•Advanced Settings 42
•Option Settings 44
•Screen Settings 45
•Copy Adjustment 46
For best audio
•Sound mode 47
•Basic settings 48
•Volume settings 49
•Voice Guidance Settings 50
•Audio Description 51
•Advanced settings 52
TV Guide
•Using TV Guide 54
Teletext
•Viewing Teletext 57
•Teletext mode 59
•Teletext Character Set 60
Tuning and editing channels
•Setting menu 61
•Favourites Edit 61
•Channel List 63
•Auto Setup 64
•Manual Tuning 65
•Update Channel List 66
•New Channel Message 66
•Signal Condition 67
•Other settings 67
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Media Player
Using Media Player
•Information 68
•Selecting device / mode 69
•Network device 71
Photo mode
•Selecting file 72
•Viewing photo 73
•Sorting photos 73
•Using Slideshow 74
Video mode
•Selecting file 78
•Watching video 79
•Video Setup 80
•Audio output settings 81
Music mode
•Selecting file 82
•Playing music 82
•Music Setup 83
Technical information
•Device handling caution 84
•USB devices 84
•Photo format 85
•Video format 85
•Music format 88
Network
Internet content
•Information 89
•Selecting internet content 89
•Note 90
DLNA
•Information 91
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•Using DLNA 94
Network connections
•Internet connection 95
•DLNA connection 96
•Note 98
Network settings
•Network Connection 99
•Custom - Wireless 100
•Custom - Wired 102
•Custom - Wireless Access Point 103
•Network Status 104
•my Home Cloud Settings 105
•VIERA Name 105
•TV Remote App Settings 106
•Network Link Settings 106
•File Sharing Settings 108
•Software Update 108
•New Software Message 108
Photos
•Selecting file 109
•Viewing photo 110
•Using Slideshow 110
Videos
•Selecting file 112
•Watching video 113
•Video Setup 114
•Audio output settings 115
Music
•Selecting file 116
•Playing music 117
•Music Setup 117
DIGA Recorder
•Controlling DIGA Recorder 118
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Technical information
•Photo format 119
•Video format 119
•Music format 122
Functions
VIERA Link “HDAVI Control™”
•Summary of VIERA Link 123
•Preparations 128
•Easy playback 128
•Power on Link 128
•Power off Link 128
•Standby Power Save 129
•Intelligent Auto Standby 129
•VIERA Link Control 129
•Speaker Selection 131
•Note 132
Child Lock
•Using Child Lock 132
•PIN number 133
•Parental Rating 133
Data Service Application
•Using Data Service Application 134
•Cookie 134
•Note 135
Common Interface
•Caution 136
•Using Common Interface 137
Shipping Condition
•Shipping Condition 138
Updating the TV Software
•Information 138
•Auto update 139
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•Manual update 139
Setting characters
•Using Numeric buttons 140
Keyboard
•Keyboard 141
Settings
Setting menu
•How to use 142
Picture
•Viewing Mode 144
•Basic settings 144
•Ambient Sensor 144
•Noise reduction settings 145
•Advanced Settings 145
•Option Settings 145
•Screen Settings 147
•Copy Adjustment 147
•Reset to Defaults 147
Sound
•Mode 148
•Basic settings 148
•Volume settings 149
•Voice Guidance Settings 150
•Audio Description 151
•Advanced settings 151
•Reset to Defaults 152
Network
•Network Connection 153
•Network Status 153
•my Home Cloud Settings 153
•VIERA Name 153
•TV Remote App Settings 153
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•Network Link Settings 153
•File Sharing Settings 153
•Other settings 154
Timer
•Off Timer 154
•Time Zone 154
•Auto Standby 154
•No signal Power off 154
Setup
•Eco Navigation 155
•USB Device Setup 155
•Child Lock 155
•Tuning Menu 155
•Language 157
•Display Settings 157
•Common Interface 158
•VIERA Link Settings 159
•Data Service Application 160
•System Menu 160
•Other Settings 161
Support
FAQs
•Picture 162
•Digital TV 163
•Analogue TV 164
•Sound 164
•HDMI 165
•Network 166
•Other 167
Maintenance
•Care and Cleaning 168
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Information
•Using Help menu 169
Optional accessories
•Communication Camera 170
•Wall-hanging bracket 170
Licence
•Licence 171
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 or added.
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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 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.
/ 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 =
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.
Media Player
Media Player > Using Media Player > Selecting device / 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 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
Terrestrial / cable terminal
RF cable
Terrestrial aerial / Cable
For DVB-C, DVB-T, Analogue
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■ DVD Recorder / VCR
Terrestrial / cable terminal
RF cable
DVD Recorder / VCR
Terrestrial aerial / Cable
AV1 (SCART) terminal
SCART cable
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■ DVD Recorder (VCR) / Set top box
HDMI terminal
HDMI cable
Set top box
Satellite dish
AV1 (SCART) terminal
SCART cable
Terrestrial / cable terminal
RF cable
DVD Recorder / VCR
Terrestrial aerial / Cable
= 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.
Use a fully wired SCART cable.
Check the terminal type and cable plugs are correct when connecting.
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Selecting channel

1. Display TV Selection with TV.
2. Select the mode with
/ and press OK to set.
DVB-C / DVB-T / Analogue
The selectable modes vary depending on the channels stored.
You can also select the mode pressing TV repeatedly.
If TV Selection is not displayed, press TV to switch the mode.
3. 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 sort channel names in alphabetical order
(red)
To change the category
(blue)
■ To select a channel using information banner
1. Display information banner with 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.
– The current programme is displayed on the top left of the screen.
3. Press OK to exit TV Guide.
Watching > TV Guide > Using TV Guide
The postcode entry or update may be required depending on the country you select. Follow the on-screen instructions.
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■ To watch pay-TV
For information of the encrypted channels
Functions > Common Interface > Using Common Interface
Consult the operator / broadcaster or CI module manufacturer for more information and conditions of the services.

Information banner

Display information banner with .
Also appears when changing a channel. (Example)
Channel position and name
Channel type (Radio, HDTV, etc.) / Encrypted channel ( ) / TV mode ( ,
, )
Programme
Start time / End time (except Analogue)
Channel position, etc. (Analogue)
Progress time indicator of the selected programme (except Analogue)
Category
To change the category (DVB)
1) Display the category list with
2) Select the category with
/ and press OK to change.
(blue).
Current time
Features available / message meanings
Bad signal:
Poor quality TV signal
Dolby D+, Dolby D, HE-AAC:
Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Digital or HE-AAC audio track
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AD:
Audio Description service available
This function can aid visually-impaired viewers by adding an additional audio track to describe events on screen.
Watching > For best audio > Audio Description
:
Subtitle service available
:
Teletext service available
:
Multiple audio available
:
Multiple video available
:
Multiple audio and video available
Stereo, Mono:
Audio mode
:
Data service (Hybrid Broadcast Broadband TV application) available
Functions > Data Service Application > Using Data Service Application
190:
Off Timer remaining time
Watching > Basic > Off Timer
To confirm another tuned channel
/
To watch the channel listed in the banner
OK
Information on the next programme (DVB)
To hide the banner
EXIT
Extra information (DVB)
– Press again to hide the banner.
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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
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
/ and press OK to store.
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
/ and press OK to access.
/
/ and press
Voice Guidance Settings / Multi Video / Audio Type / Multi Audio / Dual Audio / Sub Channel / Subtitle Language / Teletext Character Set / Teletext Language / MPX / Volume Correction
The function items vary depending on the TV mode and country you select.
3. Set with
/ / / and press OK to store.
Voice Guidance Settings
Guidance settings for visually impaired users
Watching > For best audio > Voice Guidance Settings
Multi Video
Selects from a group of multiple videos (if available).
This setting is not memorised and it will return to the default setting once you exit the current programme.
For DVB
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Audio Type
Set to Audio Description if the programme has Audio Description service, then you will hear an additional audio track to describe events on screen (if available).
For DVB
To adjust the volume for Audio Description
Watching > For best audio > Audio Description
Multi Audio
Selects between alternative language or Audio Description for sound tracks (if available).
This setting is not memorised and it will return to the default setting once you exit the current programme.
For DVB
Dual Audio
Selects stereo / monaural (if available).
For DVB
Sub Channel
Selects the multifeed programme - sub channel (if available).
For DVB
Subtitle Language
Selects the language for subtitles (if available).
For DVB
Teletext Character Set
Sets the teletext language font.
Watching > Teletext > Teletext Character Set
Teletext Language
Selects between alternative languages for teletext (if available).
For DVB
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MPX
Selects multiplex sound mode (if available).
Watching > For best audio > Advanced settings
For Analogue
Volume Correction
Adjusts the volume of each individual channel or input mode.

Subtitle

Display / hide subtitles (if available) with STTL.
To select the preferred language for DVB subtitles (if available), set
Preferred Subtitles.
Watching > Basic > Language
To select the preferred subtitle type
1) Display the menu with MENU.
2) Select Setup > Display Settings > Preferred Subtitle Type with
/
and press OK to access.
3) Select Standard / Hard of Hearing with
/ and press OK to set.
– Hard of Hearing provides aids in understanding and enjoyment with
DVB subtitles (depending on the broadcaster).
Preferred Subtitles 1 / 2 in Language are given priority.
Watching > Basic > Language
= Note =
If you press STTL in Analogue, the TV switches to teletext service and calls up a favourite page. Press EXIT to return to TV mode.

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
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:
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.
Auto Standby
(On / Off)
Automatically turns the TV to Standby mode for energy saving when no operation is performed for 4 hours.
/ and press OK to access.
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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.
■ Radio Mode
Sets the timer for turning off the screen automatically when a radio channel is selected.
1. Display the menu with MENU.
2. Select Setup > Display Settings > Radio Mode with to access.
3. Select the time with
20 / 15 / 10 / 5 / Off (seconds)
The sound is active even if the screen turns off. This function is effective in
/ and press OK to set.
/ and press OK
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reducing power consumption when listening to a radio channel.
Press any buttons except Standby On / Off switch, Volume Up / Down and
MUTE to turn the screen on.
Not valid in Analogue

Adjusting time

Adjusts the time data.
1. Display the menu with MENU.
2. Select Timer > Time Zone with
3. Set with
The time data will be corrected based on GMT.
/ and press OK to store.
/ and press OK to access.

Language

1. Display the menu with MENU.
2. Select Setup > Language with
3. Select one of the following items with
OSD Language / Preferred Audio 1 / 2 / Preferred Subtitles 1 / 2 / Preferred Teletext
4. Set with
/ / / and press OK to store.
OSD Language
Changes language for on-screen displays.
/ and press OK to access.
/ and press OK to access.
Preferred Audio 1 / 2
Selects the first and second preferred language for DVB multi audio (depending on the broadcaster).
Preferred Subtitles 1 / 2
Selects the first and second preferred language for DVB subtitles (depending on the broadcaster).
To display subtitles
Watching > Basic > Subtitle
Preferred Teletext
Selects the preferred language for DVB teletext service (depending on the broadcaster).
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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
AV2 (COMPONENT) terminals
Component cables
DVD Player
AV2 (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.
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)
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■ To listen with speakers
DIGITAL AUDIO
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 Speaker Setting.
Watching > For best audio > Volume settings
■ Headphones
Headphone jack
M3 stereo mini plug
Headphones
To adjust volume, set Headphone Volume.
Watching > For best audio > Advanced settings
To select the sound output, set Speaker Setting.
Watching > For best audio > Volume settings
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