Panasonic TX-39ASW604W, TX-32AST606, TX-32ASW604W, TX-50ASW604, TX-32ASN608 User Manual

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eHELP

English

my Home Screen

my Home Screen

• Information	11
• How to use	12
• Settings	13
• OSD Colour	14

APPS List

• Information	15
• How to use	16
• Settings	17

Watching

Basic

• Basic connection	18
• Selecting channel	21
• Information banner	23
• Option Menu	25
• Subtitle	27
• Last view	27
• Off Timer	28
• Energy saving functions	29
• Adjusting time	31
• Language	31

External equipment

• External connection	32
• Watching external input	36
• Operating with TV’s remote control	38
• HDMI features	40
• Terminal information	42
• Valid input signals	44

For best picture

• Viewing Mode	45
• Ambient Sensor	46

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• Aspect	46
• Aspect Control Signal	48
• Basic settings	50
• Noise reduction settings	51
• Advanced Settings	51
• Option Settings	54
• 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	68

Teletext

• Viewing Teletext	70
• Teletext mode	72
• Teletext Character Set	73

Tuning and editing channels

• Setting menu	74
• Favourites Edit	75
• Channel List	77
• Auto Setup	79
• Manual Tuning	82
• Update Channel List	83
• New Channel Message	83
• Signal Condition	84
• Other settings	84
• Selectable satellites	85

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Recording

USB HDD setup

• Preparations	86
• Setting for USB HDD	88

Recording current programme

• One Touch Recording	90
• REW LIVE TV	91

Timer Programming

• Setting Timer Programming	93
• Editing Timer Programming	95
• Note	96

Technical information

• USB HDD

97

Media Player

Using Media Player

• Information	98
• Selecting device / mode	100
• Network device	102

Photo mode

• Selecting file	103
• Viewing photo	104
• Sorting photos	104
• Using Slideshow	105

Video mode

• Selecting file	108
• Watching video	109
• Video Setup	110
• Audio output settings	111

Recorded TV mode

• Selecting content	112
• Watching recorded TV	113

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• Grouping contents	114
• Deleting content	115
• Changing device	115
• Chapter List	115
• Audio output settings	116

Music mode

• Selecting file	117
• Playing music	118
• Music Setup	119

Technical information

• Device handling caution	120
• USB devices	120
• Photo format	121
• Video format	122
• Music format	125

Network

Internet content

• Information	126
• Selecting internet content	127
• Note	128

DLNA

• Information	129
• Using DLNA	132

Network connections

• Internet connection	133
• DLNA connection	135
• Note	137

Network settings

• Network Connection	138
• Custom - Wireless	140
• Custom - Wired	142
• Custom - Wireless Access Point	143
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• Network Status	144
• my Home Cloud Settings	145
• VIERA Name	145
• TV Remote App Settings	146
• Network Link Settings	147
• File Sharing Settings	148
• Software Update	148
• New Software Message	148

Photos

• Selecting file	149
• Viewing photo	150
• Using Slideshow	150

Videos

• Selecting file	152
• Watching video	153
• Video Setup	154
• Audio output settings	156

Music

• Selecting file	157
• Playing music	158
• Music Setup	159

DIGA Recorder

• Controlling DIGA Recorder

160

Technical information

• Photo format	161
• Video format	162
• Music format	165

Functions

Multi Window

• Picture in Picture

166

VIERA Link “HDAVI Control™”

• Summary of VIERA Link	167
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• Preparations	171
• Easy playback	171
• Power on Link	172
• Power off Link	172
• Standby Power Save	172
• Intelligent Auto Standby	172
• VIERA Link Control	173
• Speaker Selection	174
• Note	175

Child Lock

• Using Child Lock	176
• PIN number	177
• Parental Rating	177

Data Service Application

• Using Data Service Application	178
• Cookie	178
• Note	179

Common Interface

• Caution	180
• Using Common Interface	181

Shipping Condition

• Shipping Condition

182

Updating the TV Software

• Information	183
• Auto update	183
• Manual update	184

Setting characters

• Using Numeric buttons

185

Voice Control

• Using Voice Control

186

Keyboard

• Keyboard

188

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Settings

Setting menu

• How to use

189

Picture

• Viewing Mode	191
• Basic settings	191
• Ambient Sensor	191
• Noise reduction settings	192
• Advanced Settings	192
• Option Settings	192
• Screen Settings	194
• Copy Adjustment	194
• Reset to Defaults	194

Sound

• Mode	195
• Basic settings	195
• Volume settings	196
• Voice Guidance Settings	197
• Audio Description	198
• Advanced settings	199
• Reset to Defaults	200

Network

• Network Connection	200
• Network Status	200
• my Home Cloud Settings	200
• VIERA Name	200
• TV Remote App Settings	200
• Network Link Settings	200
• File Sharing Settings	200
• Other settings	201

Timer

• Off Timer	202
• Timer Programming	202

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• Time Zone	202
• Auto Standby	202
• No signal Power off	202

Setup

• Eco Navigation	203
• Voice Control Settings	203
• USB Device Setup	203
• Recording Setup	203
• Child Lock	203
• Tuning Menu	203
• Language	206
• Display Settings	207
• Common Interface	208
• VIERA Link Settings	209
• Data Service Application	210
• System Menu	210
• Other Settings	211

Support

FAQs

• Picture	212
• Digital TV	214
• Analogue TV	215
• Sound	216
• HDMI	217
• Network	218
• Other	219

Maintenance

• Care and Cleaning

220

Information

• Using Help menu

221

Optional accessories

• Communication Camera

222

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• Wall-hanging bracket

222

Licence

	• Licence			223
			Letters enclosed in a box indicate remote control buttons.
	OK
	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 / 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.

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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.) based on the viewing history.

You need a broadband network environment to use this function fully. Follow the on-screen instructions to operate the application.

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 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.

■■Satellite dish

Satellite terminal

Satellite cable

Satellite dish

●● For DVB-S

●● To ensure your satellite dish is correctly installed, please consult your local dealer. Also consult the received satellite broadcasting companies for details.

●● Selectable satellites and dish alignment to tune DVB-S channels

Watching > Tuning and editing channels > Selectable satellites

■■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

Cable

AV1 (SCART) terminal

SCART cable

Terrestrial / cable terminal

RF cable

DVD Recorder / VCR

Terrestrial aerial

= 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-S / 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

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■■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.Select View with / and press OK to watch. (DVB)

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.

■■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.

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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 (blue).

2)Select the category with / and press OK to change.

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

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

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:

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

1 – 90:

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.

●● 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.

●● To change the colour type of on-screen displays, set OSD Colour. my Home Screen > my Home Screen > OSD Colour

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●● To display the introduction banner for the internet service

1)Display the menu with MENU.

2)Select Setup > Display Settings > Smart Banner with / and press 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.

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

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

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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

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.

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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 =

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●●

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.

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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.

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.

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■■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.

■■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 / and press OK to access.

3.Select the time with / and press OK to set.

20 / 15 / 10 / 5 / Off (seconds)

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●●

The sound is active even if the screen turns off. This function is effective in 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

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