Panasonic TX-50AS500B, TX-39AS500B, TX-32AS500B, TX-42AS500B User Manual
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HELP
English
my Home Screen
my Home Screen
•Information 10
•How to use 11
•Settings 12
•OSD Colour 13
APPS List
•Information 14
•How to use 14
•Settings 15
Watching
Basic
•Basic connection 16
•Selecting channel 18
•Information banner 19
•Option Menu 21
•Subtitle 23
•Last view 24
•Off Timer 24
•Energy saving functions 24
•Adjusting time 26
•Language 26
External equipment
•External connection 28
•Watching external input 32
•Operating with TV’s remote control 34
•HDMI features 35
•Terminal information 37
•Valid input signals 38
For best picture
•Viewing Mode 39
•Ambient Sensor 40
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•Aspect 40
•Aspect Control Signal 41
•Basic settings 43
•Noise reduction settings 43
•Advanced Settings 44
•Option Settings 46
•Screen Settings 48
•Copy Adjustment 49
For best audio
•Sound mode 50
•Basic settings 51
•Volume settings 52
•Voice Guidance Settings 53
•Audio Description 54
•Advanced settings 55
TV Guide
•Using TV Guide 57
Teletext
•Digital text service 60
•Viewing Teletext 61
•Teletext mode 62
•Teletext Character Set 63
Tuning and editing channels
•Setting menu 64
•Favourites Edit 64
•Channel List 66
•Auto Setup 67
•Channel Sorting by Region 68
•Manual Tuning 68
•Update Channel List 69
•New Channel Message 69
•Signal Condition 69
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Media Player
Using Media Player
•Information 70
•Selecting device / mode 71
•Network device 73
Photo mode
•Selecting file 74
•Viewing photo 75
•Sorting photos 75
•Using Slideshow 76
Video mode
•Selecting file 80
•Watching video 81
•Video Setup 82
•Audio output settings 83
Music mode
•Selecting file 84
•Playing music 84
•Music Setup 85
Technical information
•Device handling caution 86
•USB devices 86
•Photo format 87
•Video format 87
•Music format 90
Network
Internet content
•Information 91
•Selecting internet content 91
•Note 92
DLNA
•Information 93
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•Using DLNA 96
Network connections
•Internet connection 97
•DLNA connection 98
•Note 100
Network settings
•Network Connection 101
•Custom - Wireless 102
•Custom - Wired 105
•Custom - Wireless Access Point 106
•Network Status 107
•my Home Cloud Settings 108
•VIERA Name 108
•TV Remote App Settings 109
•Network Link Settings 110
•File Sharing Settings 111
•Software Update 111
•New Software Message 111
Photos
•Selecting file 112
•Viewing photo 113
•Using Slideshow 113
Videos
•Selecting file 115
•Watching video 115
•Video Setup 117
•Audio output settings 118
Music
•Selecting file 119
•Playing music 119
•Music Setup 120
DIGA Recorder
•Controlling DIGA Recorder 121
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Technical information
•Photo format 122
•Video format 122
•Music format 125
Functions
VIERA Link “HDAVI Control™”
•Summary of VIERA Link 126
•Preparations 130
•Easy playback 131
•Power on Link 131
•Power off Link 131
•Standby Power Save 131
•Intelligent Auto Standby 131
•VIERA Link Control 132
•Speaker Selection 133
•Note 134
Child Lock
•Using Child Lock 135
•PIN number 136
•Parental Rating 136
Common Interface
•Caution 137
•Using Common Interface 138
Shipping Condition
•Shipping Condition 139
Updating the TV Software
•Information 140
•Auto update 140
•Manual update 141
Setting characters
•Using Numeric buttons 142
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Keyboard
•Keyboard 143
Settings
Setting menu
•How to use 144
Picture
•Viewing Mode 146
•Basic settings 146
•Ambient Sensor 147
•Noise reduction settings 147
•Advanced Settings 147
•Option Settings 148
•Screen Settings 149
•Copy Adjustment 149
•Reset to Defaults 149
Sound
•Mode 150
•Basic settings 150
•Volume settings 151
•Voice Guidance Settings 152
•Audio Description 153
•Advanced settings 153
•Reset to Defaults 154
Network
•Network Connection 155
•Network Status 155
•my Home Cloud Settings 155
•VIERA Name 155
•TV Remote App Settings 155
•Network Link Settings 155
•File Sharing Settings 155
•Other settings 156
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Timer
•Off Timer 157
•Time Zone 157
•Auto Standby 157
•No signal Power off 157
Setup
•Eco Navigation 158
•TV Guide Settings 158
•USB Device Setup 158
•Child Lock 158
•Tuning Menu 158
•Language 160
•Display Settings 161
•VIERA Link Settings 162
•System Menu 163
•Other Settings 163
Support
FAQs
•Picture 164
•Digital TV 166
•Analogue TV 167
•Sound 168
•HDMI 169
•Network 170
•Other 171
Maintenance
•Care and Cleaning 172
Information
•Using Help menu 173
Optional accessories
•Communication Camera 174
•Wall-hanging bracket 174
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Licence
•Licence 175
OK Letters enclosed in a box indicate remote control buttons.
Menu Letters in cyan indicate on-screen display items.
References in this eHELP
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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)
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The last viewed Home Screen is displayed when the TV is turned on.
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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.
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To watch full-screen TV
1) Select the TV viewer with
/ / / .
(Example)
2) Press OK to watch.
(Example)
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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.
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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 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
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Be sure to update the software when a software update notice is displayed
on the TV screen. If the software is not updated, you may not be able to
use my Home Screen. You can update the software later manually.
Network > Network settings > Software Update
OSD Colour
1. Display the menu with MENU.
2. Select Setup > Display Settings > OSD Colour with
to access.
3. Set with
/ and press OK to store.
OSD Colour
(Jet black / Pale grey / Organic brown / Sand beige)
Selects the preferred colour type of on-screen displays.
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This function is available for the information banner, menu screen, Home
Screen, etc.
/ and press OK
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APPS List
Information
Various applications (internet contents, network contents, Media Player, etc.)
can be accessed easily from APPS List.
■ APPS List
(Example)
= Note =
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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)
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To exit APPS List
EXIT
2. Select an icon of the features with
Internet contents
Network > Internet content
/ / / and press OK to access.
Media Player
Media Player > Using Media Player > Selecting device / mode
Media Server
Network > DLNA > Using DLNA
VIERA Link
Functions > VIERA Link “HDAVI Control™”
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Settings
You can customise APPS List (screen settings, etc.).
1. Display APPS List with APPS.
2. Select the icon for settings on APPS List with
to access.
3. Follow the on-screen instructions.
= Note =
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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
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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
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For VIERA Link connections
Functions > VIERA Link “HDAVI Control™” > Summary of VIERA Link
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External equipment and cables shown are not supplied with this TV.
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Please also read the manual of the equipment being connected.
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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.
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Use a fully wired HDMI compliant cable.
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Use a fully wired SCART cable.
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Check the terminal type and cable plugs are correct when connecting.
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Selecting channel
1. Select DVB or Analogue with TV.
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The selectable modes vary depending on the channels stored.
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You can also select the mode pressing TV repeatedly.
2. Select a channel with Channel Up / Down or Numeric buttons.
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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 / / / and press OK to access.
– The current programme is displayed on the top left of the screen.
3. Press OK to exit TV Guide.
Watching > TV Guide > Using TV Guide
■ 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.
/ and
■ To watch pay-TV
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For information of the encrypted channels
Functions > Common Interface > Using Common Interface
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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 .
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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
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Press (blue) to switch. (DVB)
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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
AD:
Audio Description service available
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This function can aid visually-impaired viewers by adding an
additional audio track to describe events on screen.
Watching > For best audio > Audio Description
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Also in :
Same programme available as HD broadcast
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To display the extra information for details
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UK only
STTL:
Subtitle service available
TEXT:
Text service available
Multi Audio:
Multiple audio available
Stereo, Mono, NICAM:
Audio mode
1 – 90:
Off Timer remaining time
Watching > Basic > Off Timer
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To confirm another tuned channel
/
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To watch the channel listed in the banner
OK
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Information on the next programme (DVB)
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To hide the banner
EXIT
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Extra information (DVB)
– Press again to hide the banner.
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To adjust banner timeout, set Banner Display Timeout.
1) Display the menu with MENU.
2) Select Setup > Display Settings > Banner Display Timeout with
and press OK to access.
3) Set with
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To change the colour type of on-screen displays, set OSD Colour.
my Home Screen > my Home Screen > OSD Colour
/ and press OK to store.
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/
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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
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AD, STTL, TEXT, Multi Audio indications are displayed as available
/ and press OK to set.
on particular programmes, but may not be available for all individual
programmes being broadcast. Display the extra information to confirm
availability of these functions.
Option Menu
Confirm or change the current status.
1. Display the option menu with OPTION.
2. Select one of the following items with
Voice Guidance Settings / Audio Type / Multi Audio / Monaural Audio /
Subtitle Language / Teletext Character Set / Teletext Language / NICAM /
Volume Correction
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The function items vary depending on the TV mode and country you
select.
/ and press OK to access.
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).
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For DVB
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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).
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This setting is not memorised and it will return to the default setting once
you exit the current programme.
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For DVB
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Multi Audio / AD is displayed instead of Multi Audio. (Ireland only)
Monaural Audio
Selects stereo / monaural (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.
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Not valid in Analogue
Subtitle Language
Selects the language in which subtitles should appear (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.
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Not valid in Analogue
Teletext Character Set
Sets the teletext language font.
Watching > Teletext > Teletext Character Set
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Ireland only
Teletext Language
Selects between alternative languages for teletext (if available).
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For DVB (Ireland only)
NICAM
Switches NICAM sound (if available).
Watching > For best audio > Advanced settings
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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.
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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
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Preferred Subtitles 1 / 2 in Language are given priority.
Watching > Basic > Language
– Ireland only
■ Analogue
Display subtitles with STTL.
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Hide subtitles with EXIT.
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/
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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.
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This is the same as switching to analogue teletext service and selecting
“P888” (subtitle service).
Watching > Teletext > Viewing Teletext
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Last view
Switch to a previously viewed channel or input mode easily with LAST VIEW.
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Press again to return to the current view.
= Note =
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Switching channel may not be available depending on the condition.
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Watching less than 10 seconds is not reflected in the previously viewed
channel or input mode.
Off Timer
Turn the TV Standby mode automatically after a fixed period with
OFF TIMER.
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Press repeatedly until desired time appears.
0 / 15 / 30 / 45 / 60 / 75 / 90 (minutes)
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To cancel, set to 0 or turn the TV off.
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The remaining time displays on the information banner.
Watching > Basic > Information banner
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When the remaining time is less than 3 minutes, the remaining time will
flash on the screen.
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You can also set the time from Off Timer in the Timer Menu.
1) Display the menu with MENU.
2) Select Timer > Off Timer with
3) Select the time in 15-minute increments with
/ and press OK to access.
/ and press OK to
set.
90 / 75 / 60 / 45 / 30 / 15 / Off (minutes)
– To cancel, set to Off or turn the TV off.
Energy saving functions
The TV can be eco-friendly using energy-saving functions.
The TV will automatically go into Standby mode in the following conditions:
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Eco Navigation is set to Set to Eco.
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Off Timer is active.
Watching > Basic > Off Timer
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No operation is performed for 4 hours while Auto Standby is set to On.
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No signal is received and no operation is performed for 10 minutes while
No signal Power off is set to On.
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■ Auto Standby
1. Display the menu with MENU.
2. Select Timer > Auto Standby with
3. Select On / Off with
Auto Standby
(On / Off)
Automatically turns the TV to Standby mode for energy saving when no
operation is performed for 4 hours.
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Automatic input switching with the connected equipment affects this
function and time-count will be reset.
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The notification message will appear 3 minutes before going into Standby
mode.
/ and press OK to set.
/ and press OK to access.
■ 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
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.
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The notification message will appear 3 minutes before going into Standby
mode.
/ and press OK to set.
■ 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
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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.
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■ 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.
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Press any buttons except Standby On / Off switch, Volume Up / Down and
MUTE to turn the screen on.
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Not valid in Analogue
Adjusting time
Adjusts the time data.
1. Display the menu with MENU.
2. Select Timer > Time Zone with
3. Set with
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The time data will be corrected based on GMT.
/ and press OK to store.
/ and press OK to access.
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Ireland only
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)
Selects the preferred language for digital channel multi audio (depending on
the broadcaster).
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UK only
/ and press OK to access.
/ and press OK to access.
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Preferred Audio 1 / 2
Selects the first and second preferred language for digital channel multi audio
(depending on the broadcaster).
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Ireland only
Preferred Subtitles 1 / 2
Selects the first and second preferred language for digital channel subtitles
(depending on the broadcaster).
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Ireland only
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To display subtitles
Watching > Basic > Subtitle
Preferred Subtitles
(English / Welsh / Gaelic / Irish)
Selects the preferred language for digital channel subtitles (depending on the
broadcaster).
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To display subtitles
Watching > Basic > Subtitle
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provides aids in understanding and enjoyment with subtitles (depending
on the broadcaster).
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UK only
Preferred Teletext
Selects the preferred language for digital channel teletext service (depending
on the broadcaster).
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Ireland only
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External equipment
External connection
These diagrams show our recommendations for connection of your TV to
various pieces of equipment. For other connections, consult the instructions
for each piece of equipment.
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For basic connection
Watching > Basic > Basic connection
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Check the terminal type and cable plugs are correct when connecting.
■ HDMI equipment
HDMI terminal
HDMI cable
Recorder / Player / Cable TV box / Camcorder / Amplifier with speaker
system
= Note =
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Use a fully wired HDMI compliant cable.
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For VIERA Link connections
Functions > VIERA Link “HDAVI Control™” > Summary of VIERA Link
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Use HDMI2 for connecting an amplifier. This connection is applicable
when using an amplifier that has ARC (Audio Return Channel) function.
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■ AV devices
AV2 (COMPONENT) terminals
Component cables
DVD Player
AV2 (VIDEO) terminals
Composite cables
Camcorder / Game equipment
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■ USB devices
USB port
USB cable
Communication Camera
= Note =
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It is recommended to connect the device to the TV’s USB port directly.
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Some USB devices or USB HUB may not be used with this TV.
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You cannot connect any devices by using USB card reader.
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Additional information for the devices may be on the following website.
http://panasonic.net/viera/support (English only)
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