Panasonic TX-40AS640B, TX-55AS640B, TX-48AS640B Operating Instructions

TX-40AS640B
TX-48AS640B
TX-55AS640B
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English
my Home Screen
my Home Screen
•Information 11
•How to use 12
•Settings 13
•OSD Colour 15
•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 27
•Off Timer 28
•Energy saving functions 28
•Adjusting time 30
•Language 30
External equipment
•External connection 32
•Watching external input 35
•Operating with TV’s remote control 37
•HDMI features 39
•Terminal information 41
•Valid input signals 42
For best picture
•Viewing Mode 43
•Ambient Sensor 44
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•Aspect 44
•Aspect Control Signal 45
•Basic settings 47
•Noise reduction settings 48
•Advanced Settings 49
•Option Settings 52
•Screen Settings 54
•Copy Adjustment 55
For best audio
•Sound mode 56
•Basic settings 57
•Volume settings 59
•Voice Guidance Settings 60
•Audio Description 61
•Advanced settings 62
TV Guide
•Using TV Guide 64
Teletext
•Digital text service 67
•Viewing Teletext 68
•Teletext mode 69
•Teletext Character Set 70
3D
•Note 71
•3D Eyewear - Functions 72
•3D Eyewear - Registration 74
•3D Eyewear - Replacing battery 75
•Viewing 3D 76
•3D Mode Selection 77
•3D Settings 78
•Source image format 80
Tuning and editing channels
•Setting menu 81
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•Favourites Edit 81
•Channel List 83
•Auto Setup 84
•Channel Sorting by Region 84
•Manual Tuning 85
•Update Channel List 86
•New Channel Message 86
•Signal Condition 86
Media Player
Using Media Player
•Information 87
•Selecting device / mode 89
•Network device 91
Photo mode
•Selecting file 92
•Viewing photo 93
•Sorting photos 93
•Using Slideshow 94
Video mode
•Selecting file 98
•Watching video 99
•Video Setup 100
•Audio output settings 101
Music mode
•Selecting file 102
•Playing music 102
•Music Setup 103
Technical information
•Device handling caution 104
•USB devices 104
•Photo format 105
•Video format 106
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•Music format 109
Network
Internet content
•Information 110
•Selecting internet content 111
•Note 112
DLNA
•Information 113
•Using DLNA 116
Network connections
•Internet connection 117
•DLNA connection 118
•Note 120
Network settings
•Network Connection 121
•Custom - Wireless 122
•Custom - Wired 125
•Custom - Wireless Access Point 126
•Network Status 127
•my Home Cloud Settings 127
•VIERA Name 127
•TV Remote App Settings 128
•Network Link Settings 129
•File Sharing Settings 130
•Software Update 130
•New Software Message 130
Photos
•Selecting file 131
•Viewing photo 132
•Using Slideshow 132
Videos
•Selecting file 134
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•Watching video 135
•Video Setup 137
•Audio output settings 138
Music
•Selecting file 139
•Playing music 140
•Music Setup 140
DIGA Recorder
•Controlling DIGA Recorder 141
Technical information
•Photo format 142
•Video format 142
•Music format 145
Functions
User profile
•Information 146
•Settings 146
•my Stream 148
Voice Control
•Preparations 149
•How to use 150
Touch Pad Controller
•Information 151
•My button 151
•Settings 152
VIERA Link “HDAVI Control™”
•Summary of VIERA Link 153
•Preparations 157
•Easy playback 157
•Power on Link 158
•Power off Link 158
•Standby Power Save 158
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•Intelligent Auto Standby 158
•VIERA Link Control 159
•Speaker Selection 160
•Note 161
Child Lock
•Using Child Lock 162
•PIN number 163
•Parental Rating 163
Common Interface
•Caution 164
•Using Common Interface 165
Shipping Condition
•Shipping Condition 166
Updating the TV Software
•Information 167
•Auto update 167
•Manual update 168
Setting characters
•Using Numeric buttons 169
Bluetooth devices
•Bluetooth Setup 170
Keyboard
•Keyboard 172
Settings
Setting menu
•How to use 173
Picture
•Viewing Mode 175
•Basic settings 175
•Ambient Sensor 176
•Noise reduction settings 176
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•Advanced Settings 176
•Option Settings 177
•Screen Settings 178
•3D Settings 179
•Copy Adjustment 180
•Reset to Defaults 180
Sound
•Mode 181
•Basic settings 181
•Volume settings 182
•Voice Guidance Settings 183
•Audio Description 184
•Advanced settings 185
•Reset to Defaults 186
Network
•Network Connection 187
•Network Status 187
•my Home Cloud Settings 187
•VIERA Name 187
•TV Remote App Settings 187
•Network Link Settings 187
•File Sharing Settings 187
•Other settings 188
Timer
•Off Timer 189
•Time Zone 189
•Auto Standby 189
•No signal Power off 189
Setup
•Eco Navigation 190
•Voice Control Settings 190
•User Settings 190
•TV Guide Settings 190
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•USB Device Setup 190
•VIERA Touch Pad Controller 190
•Bluetooth Setup 191
•Child Lock 191
•Tuning Menu 191
•Language 192
•Display Settings 193
•VIERA Link Settings 195
•System Menu 196
•Other Settings 197
Support
FAQs
•Picture 198
•Digital TV 200
•Analogue TV 201
•Sound 202
•3D 203
•HDMI 204
•Network 205
•Other 206
Maintenance
•Care and Cleaning 208
Information
•Using Help menu 209
Optional accessories
•3D Eyewear 210
•Communication Camera 210
•Wall-hanging bracket 210
Licence
•Licence 212
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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.
Free Digital TV Screen:
Displays the TV and Digital TV streaming services (if available). (UK only)
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.
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■ 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
Communication Camera is not included. Please purchase as necessary.
Support > Optional accessories > Communication Camera
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
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OSD Colour

1. Display the menu with MENU.
2. Select Setup > Display Settings > OSD Colour with to access.
3. Set with
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 to store.
/ 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.
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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
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.
Functions > User profile > my Stream
Media Player
Media Player > Using Media Player > Selecting device / mode
Media Server
Network > DLNA > Using DLNA
VIERA Link
/ / / and press OK to access.
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 terminal
RF cable
Terrestrial aerial
For DVB, Analogue
■ DVD Recorder / VCR
Terrestrial terminal
RF cable
DVD Recorder / VCR
Terrestrial aerial
AV1 (SCART) terminal
SCART cable
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■ DVD Recorder (VCR) / Satellite receiver
HDMI terminal
HDMI cable
Satellite receiver
Satellite dish / Terrestrial aerial
AV1 (SCART) terminal
SCART cable
RF cable / SCART cable
Terrestrial terminal
RF cable
DVD Recorder / VCR
= 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. Select DVB or Analogue with TV.
The selectable modes vary depending on the channels stored.
You can also select the mode pressing TV repeatedly.
2. Select a channel with Channel Up / Down or Numeric buttons.
DVB channel position begins from number 1 upward. Analogue channel position numbers are in the 0 - 99 range.
■ To select a channel using information banner
1. Display information banner with if it is not displayed.
2. Select a channel with displayed.
Watching > Basic > Information banner
/ and press OK to watch while the banner is
■ To select a channel using TV Guide
1. Display TV Guide with GUIDE.
2. Select the current programme with 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
/ / / and press OK to
■ To select the type of channel list
Automatically selects all channels or favourites list in the information banner when the TV is turned on.
1. Display the menu with MENU.
2. Select Setup > Other Settings > Power on Channel List with press OK to access.
3. Select All Channel List / Last with
/ and press OK to set.
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/ and
■ 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)
All DVB Channels / All Analogue Channels / Favourites
Press (blue) to switch. (DVB)
To list favourite channels, set Favourites Edit.
Watching > Tuning and editing channels > Favourites Edit
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
Also in :
Same programme available as HD broadcast
To display the extra information for details
UK only
STTL:
Subtitle service available
TEXT:
Text service available
Multi Audio:
Multiple audio available
Stereo, Mono, NICAM:
Audio mode
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)
Extra information (DVB)
– Press again to hide the banner.
To hide the banner
EXIT
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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
/ and press
OK to access.
3) Select On / Off with
To change the type of channel banner
/ and press OK to set.
1) Display the menu with MENU.
2) Select Setup > Display Settings > Banner & TV Guide Selection with
/ and press OK to access.
3) Select Freetime / Panasonic with
/ and press OK to set.
/
– For DVB (UK only)
AD, STTL, TEXT, Multi Audio indications are displayed as available
on particular programmes, but may not be available for all individual programmes being broadcast. Display the extra information to confirm availability of these functions.
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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 Type / Multi Audio / Monaural Audio / Subtitle Language / Teletext Character Set / Teletext Language / NICAM / 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
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
Multi Audio / AD is displayed instead of Multi Audio. (Ireland only)
Monaural Audio
Selects stereo / monaural (if available).
This setting is not memorised and it will return to the default setting once you exit the current programme.
Not valid in Analogue
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Subtitle Language
Selects the language in which subtitles should appear (if available).
This setting is not memorised and it will return to the default setting once you exit the current programme.
Not valid in Analogue
Teletext Character Set
Sets the teletext language font.
Watching > Teletext > Teletext Character Set
Ireland only
Teletext Language
Selects between alternative languages for teletext (if available).
For DVB (Ireland only)
NICAM
Switches NICAM sound (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

■ DVB
Display / hide subtitles (if available) with STTL.
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
digital channel subtitles (depending on the broadcaster).
– Ireland only
Preferred Subtitles 1 / 2 in Language are given priority.
Watching > Basic > Language
– Ireland only
■ Analogue
Display subtitles with STTL.
Hide subtitles with EXIT.
= Note =
/
Subtitles may not be displayed properly in 3D images.
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.
This is the same as switching to analogue teletext service and selecting “P888” (subtitle service).
Watching > Teletext > Viewing Teletext

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.
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 information banner.
Watching > Basic > Information banner
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.
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.
/ and press OK to access.
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
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 reducing power consumption when listening to a radio channel.
/ and press OK to set.
/ and press OK
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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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.
Ireland only
/ 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
Preferred Multi Audio / Preferred Audio 1 / 2 / Preferred Subtitles 1 / 2 / Preferred Subtitles / Preferred Teletext
4. Set with
/ and press OK to store.
Preferred Multi Audio
(English / Welsh / Gaelic / Irish)
/ and press OK to access.
/ and press OK to access.
Selects the preferred language for digital channel multi audio (depending on the broadcaster).
UK only
Preferred Audio 1 / 2
Selects the first and second preferred language for digital channel multi audio (depending on the broadcaster).
Ireland only
Preferred Subtitles 1 / 2
Selects the first and second preferred language for digital channel subtitles (depending on the broadcaster).
Ireland only
To display subtitles
Watching > Basic > Subtitle
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