Panasonic TX-47ASM655, TX-47ASW654, TX-42ASX659, TX-39ASW654, TX-42ASF657 Manual

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eHELP

English

my Home Screen

my Home Screen

• Information	12
• How to use	13
• Settings	14
• OSD Colour	16

APPS List

• Information	17
• How to use	17
• Settings	18

Watching

Basic

• Basic connection	19
• DVB-via-IP connection	22
• Selecting channel	23
• Information banner	25
• Option Menu	27
• Subtitle	29
• Last view	29
• Off Timer	30
• Energy saving functions	30
• Adjusting time	32
• Language	33

External equipment

• External connection	34
• Watching external input	37
• Operating with TV’s remote control	39
• HDMI features	41
• Terminal information	42
• Valid input signals	43

For best picture

• Viewing Mode

44

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• Ambient Sensor	45
• Aspect	45
• Aspect Control Signal	47
• Basic settings	49
• Noise reduction settings	50
• Advanced Settings	50
• Option Settings	54
• Screen Settings	56
• Copy Adjustment	57

For best audio

• Sound mode	58
• Basic settings	59
• Volume settings	60
• Voice Guidance Settings	61
• Audio Description	62
• Advanced settings	63

TV Guide

• Using TV Guide	66
• Timer Programming	70

Teletext

• Viewing Teletext	71
• Teletext mode	73
• Teletext Character Set	74

3D

• Note		75
• 3D	Eyewear - Maintenance	75
• Viewing 3D		76
• 3D	Mode Selection	77
• 3D	Settings	78
• Source image format		80

Tuning and editing channels

• Setting menu	81
• Favourites Edit	82

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• Channel List	84
• Auto Setup	86
• Manual Tuning	89
• Update Channel List	91
• New Channel Message	91
• Signal Condition	92
• Other settings	92
• Selectable satellites	93

Recording

USB HDD setup

• Preparations	94
• Setting for USB HDD	96

Recording current programme

• One Touch Recording	98
• REW LIVE TV	99

Timer Programming

• Setting Timer Programming	101
• Editing Timer Programming	103
• Remote recording	104
• Note	104

Technical information

• USB HDD

106

Media Player

Using Media Player

• Information	107
• Selecting device / mode	109
• Network device	111

Photo mode

• Selecting file	112
• Viewing photo	113
• Sorting photos	113

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• Multi Shot 3D	114
• Using Slideshow	115

Video mode

• Selecting file	119
• Watching video	120
• Video Setup	121
• Audio output settings	122

Recorded TV mode

• Selecting content	123
• Watching recorded TV	124
• Grouping contents	125
• Deleting content	125
• Changing device	126
• Chapter List	126
• Audio output settings	127

Music mode

• Selecting file	128
• Playing music	128
• Music Setup	129

Technical information

• Device handling caution	130
• SD Card	130
• USB devices	131
• Photo format	132
• Video format	132
• Music format	136

Network

Internet content

• Information	137
• Selecting internet content	137
• Note	138

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DLNA

• Information	139
• Using DLNA	142

Network connections

• Internet connection	143
• DLNA connection	144
• Note	146

Network settings

• Network Connection	147
• Custom - Wireless	149
• Custom - Wired	151
• Custom - Wireless Access Point	152
• Network Status	153
• my Home Cloud Settings	153
• VIERA Name	154
• TV Remote App Settings	154
• Network Link Settings	156
• TV Anywhere Settings	157
• File Sharing Settings	157
• Software Update	157
• New Software Message	158

Photos

• Selecting file	159
• Viewing photo	160
• Using Slideshow	161

Videos

• Selecting file	163
• Watching video	164
• Video Setup	165
• Audio output settings	167

Music

• Selecting file	168
• Playing music	169

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• Music Setup

170

DIGA Recorder

• Controlling DIGA Recorder

171

Technical information

• Photo format	172
• Video format	172
• Music format	176

Functions

User profile

• Information	177
• Settings	177
• my Stream	179

Voice Control

• Preparations	180
• How to use	181

Touch Pad Controller

• Information	182
• My button	182
• Settings	183

Multi Window

• Picture in Picture

184

VIERA Link “HDAVI Control™”

• Summary of VIERA Link	185
• Preparations	189
• Easy playback	189
• Power on Link	190
• Power off Link	190
• Standby Power Save	190
• Intelligent Auto Standby	190
• VIERA Link Control	191
• Speaker Selection	192
• Note	193
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Child Lock

• Using Child Lock	194
• PIN number	195
• Parental Rating	195

Data Service Application

• Using Data Service Application	196
• Cookie	196
• Note	197

Common Interface

• Caution	198
• Using Common Interface	199

Shipping Condition

• Shipping Condition

200

Updating the TV Software

• Information	201
• Auto update	201
• Manual update	202

Setting characters

• Using Numeric buttons

203

Bluetooth devices

• Bluetooth Setup

204

Keyboard

• Keyboard

206

Settings

Setting menu

• How to use

207

Picture

• Viewing Mode	209
• Basic settings	209
• Ambient Sensor	210
• Noise reduction settings	210

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• Advanced Settings	210
• Option Settings	211
• Screen Settings	212
• 3D Settings	213
• Copy Adjustment	214
• Reset to Defaults	214

Sound

• Mode	215
• Basic settings	215
• Volume settings	216
• Voice Guidance Settings	217
• Audio Description	218
• Advanced settings	219
• Reset to Defaults	219

Network

• Network Connection	220
• Network Status	220
• my Home Cloud Settings	220
• VIERA Name	220
• TV Remote App Settings	220
• Network Link Settings	220
• TV Anywhere Settings	220
• File Sharing Settings	220
• Other settings	221

Timer

• Off Timer	222
• Timer Programming	222
• Time Zone	222
• Auto Standby	222
• No signal Power off	222

Setup

• Eco Navigation	223
• Voice Control Settings	223

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• User Settings	223
• USB Device Setup	223
• Recording Setup	223
• VIERA Touch Pad Controller	223
• Bluetooth Setup	223
• Child Lock	224
• Tuning Menu	224
• Language	226
• Display Settings	227
• Common Interface	228
• VIERA Link Settings	229
• Data Service Application	230
• System Menu	230
• Other Settings	231

Support

FAQs

• Picture	232
• Digital TV	234
• Analogue TV	235
• Sound	236
• 3D	237
• HDMI	238
• Network	239
• Other	240

Maintenance

• Care and Cleaning

242

Information

• Using Help menu

243

Optional accessories

• 3D Eyewear	244
• Communication Camera	244
• Wall-hanging bracket	245

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Licence

	• Licence			246
			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.

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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.

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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.

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●●

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 / 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.

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.).

●● 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

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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™”

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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DVB-via-IP connection

●● It is recommended to connect DVB-via-IP server with the LAN cable.

■■Wired connection

ETHERNET terminal

LAN cable (Shielded)

●● Use the Shielded Twist Pair (STP) LAN cable.

DVB-via-IP server

Satellite dish / Terrestrial aerial

■■Wireless connection

Built-in wireless LAN (Rear of the TV)

Access point

DVB-via-IP server

Satellite dish / Terrestrial aerial

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= Note =

●● External equipment and cables shown are not supplied with this TV. ●● Check the terminal type and cable plugs are correct when connecting.

●● DVB-via-IP function may not work properly depending on the network environment.

●● To confirm the current network settings

Network > Network settings > Network Status

●● For details of the connections, read the manual of the DVB-via-IP server.

●● Additional information for the servers may be found on the following website.

http://panasonic.net/viera/support (English only)

Selecting channel

1.Display TV Selection with TV.

2.Select the mode with / and press OK to set. DVB-S / DVB-C / DVB-T / DVB-via-IP / 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)

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■■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.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)

●● 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 / and press OK to store.

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●● 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

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 / Audio Type / Multi Video / 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

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 Video

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

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●●

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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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 =

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●●

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.

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.

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.

●● 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.

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