Panasonic TX-60AS650B, TX-50AS650B, TX-42AS650B, TX-55AS650B, TX-47AS650B User Manual

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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 36
•Operating with TV’s remote control 38
•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 53
•Screen Settings 54
•Copy Adjustment 55
For best audio
•Sound mode 56
•Basic settings 56
•Volume settings 58
•Voice Guidance Settings 59
•Audio Description 60
•Advanced settings 61
TV Guide
•Using TV Guide 63
•Timer Programming 66
•Guide link programming 67
Teletext
•Digital text service 68
•Viewing Teletext 69
•Teletext mode 71
•Teletext Character Set 71
3D
•Note 72
•3D Eyewear - Maintenance 72
•Viewing 3D 73
•3D Mode Selection 74
•3D Settings 75
•Source image format 77
Tuning and editing channels
•Setting menu 78
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•Favourites Edit 78
•Channel List 80
•Auto Setup 81
•Channel Sorting by Region 81
•Manual Tuning 82
•Update Channel List 83
•New Channel Message 83
•Signal Condition 83
Recording
USB HDD setup
•Preparations 84
•Setting for USB HDD 85
Recording current programme
•One Touch Recording 87
•Rewind LIVE TV 88
Timer Programming
•Setting Timer Programming 90
•Editing Timer Programming 92
•Remote recording 93
•Note 94
Technical information
•USB HDD 95
Media Player
Using Media Player
•Information 96
•Selecting device / mode 98
•Network device 100
Photo mode
•Selecting file 101
•Viewing photo 102
•Sorting photos 102
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•Multi Shot 3D 103
•Using Slideshow 104
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
•Grouping contents 114
•Deleting content 114
•Changing device 115
•Chapter List 115
•Audio output settings 116
Music mode
•Selecting file 117
•Playing music 117
•Music Setup 118
Technical information
•Device handling caution 119
•SD Card 119
•USB devices 120
•Photo format 121
•Video format 121
•Music format 125
Network
Internet content
•Information 126
•Selecting internet content 126
•Note 127
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DLNA
•Information 128
•Using DLNA 131
Network connections
•Internet connection 132
•DLNA connection 133
•Note 135
Network settings
•Network Connection 136
•Custom - Wireless 137
•Custom - Wired 140
•Custom - Wireless Access Point 141
•Network Status 142
•my Home Cloud Settings 142
•VIERA Name 142
•TV Remote App Settings 143
•Network Link Settings 144
•TV Anywhere Settings 145
•File Sharing Settings 146
•Software Update 146
•New Software Message 146
Photos
•Selecting file 147
•Viewing photo 148
•Using Slideshow 148
Videos
•Selecting file 150
•Watching video 151
•Video Setup 152
•Audio output settings 154
Music
•Selecting file 155
•Playing music 156
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•Music Setup 156
DIGA Recorder
•Controlling DIGA Recorder 157
Technical information
•Photo format 158
•Video format 158
•Music format 162
Functions
User profile
•Information 163
•Settings 163
•my Stream 165
Voice Control
•Preparations 166
•How to use 167
Touch Pad Controller
•Information 168
•My button 168
•Settings 169
VIERA Link “HDAVI Control™”
•Summary of VIERA Link 170
•Preparations 174
•Easy playback 174
•Power on Link 175
•Power off Link 175
•Standby Power Save 175
•Intelligent Auto Standby 175
•VIERA Link Control 176
•Speaker Selection 177
•Note 178
Child Lock
•Using Child Lock 179
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•PIN number 180
•Parental Rating 180
Common Interface
•Caution 181
•Using Common Interface 182
Shipping Condition
•Shipping Condition 183
Updating the TV Software
•Information 184
•Auto update 184
•Manual update 185
Setting characters
•Using Numeric buttons 186
Bluetooth devices
•Bluetooth Setup 187
Keyboard
•Keyboard 189
Settings
Setting menu
•How to use 190
Picture
•Viewing Mode 192
•Basic settings 192
•Ambient Sensor 193
•Noise reduction settings 193
•Advanced Settings 193
•Option Settings 194
•Screen Settings 195
•3D Settings 196
•Copy Adjustment 197
•Reset to Defaults 197
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Sound
•Mode 198
•Basic settings 198
•Volume settings 199
•Voice Guidance Settings 200
•Audio Description 201
•Advanced settings 202
•Reset to Defaults 203
Network
•Network Connection 204
•Network Status 204
•my Home Cloud Settings 204
•VIERA Name 204
•TV Remote App Settings 204
•Network Link Settings 204
•TV Anywhere Settings 204
•File Sharing Settings 204
•Other settings 205
Timer
•Off Timer 206
•Timer Programming 206
•Time Zone 206
•Auto Standby 206
•No signal Power off 206
Setup
•Eco Navigation 207
•Voice Control Settings 207
•User Settings 207
•TV Guide Settings 207
•USB Device Setup 207
•Recording Setup 207
•VIERA Touch Pad Controller 208
•Bluetooth Setup 208
•Child Lock 208
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•Tuning Menu 208
•Language 210
•Display Settings 211
•VIERA Link Settings 213
•System Menu 214
•Other Settings 214
Support
FAQs
•Picture 215
•Digital TV 217
•Analogue TV 218
•Sound 219
•3D 220
•HDMI 221
•Network 222
•Other 223
Maintenance
•Care and Cleaning 225
Information
•Using Help menu 226
Optional accessories
•3D Eyewear 227
•Communication Camera 227
•Wall-hanging bracket 228
Licence
•Licence 229
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
Recorded TV
Media Player > Recorded TV mode
Media Server
/ / / and press OK to access.
VIERA Link
Network > DLNA > Using DLNA
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. Select View with
Watching > TV Guide > Using TV Guide
/ and press OK to watch. (DVB)
/ / / 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
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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
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
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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
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.
= Note =
This function does not affect the recording.
■ 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.
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
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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