Panasonic TX50CSW524S, TX55CSW524, TX40CSW524S, TX40CSW524, TX50CSW524 Operating Instructions

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HELP

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my Home Screen

•Information 11

•How to use 12

•Settings 13

•OSD Colour 15

APPS List

•Information 16

•How to use 17

•Settings 18

Watching

Basic

•Basic connection 19

•Selecting channel 22

•Information banner 23

•Option Menu 26

•Subtitle 28

•Last view 29

•Off Timer 30

•Energy saving functions 31

•Adjusting time 33

•Language 34

External equipment

•External connection 35

•Watching external input 38

•Operating with TV’s remote control 40

•HDMI features 42

•Terminal information 44

•Valid input signals 46

For best picture

•Viewing Mode 47

•Ambient Sensor 48

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•Aspect 49

•Aspect Control Signal 51

•Basic settings 53

•Noise reduction settings 55

•Advanced Settings 56

•Option Settings 59

•Screen Settings 61

•Copy Adjustment 62

For best audio

•Sound mode 63

•Basic settings 64

•Volume settings 65

•Voice Guidance Settings 66

•Audio Description 67

•Advanced settings 68

TV Guide

•Using TV Guide 70

•Timer Programming 73

Teletext

•Viewing Teletext 75

•Teletext mode 77

•Teletext Character Set 78

Tuning and editing channels

•Setting menu 79

•Favourites Edit 80

•Channel List 82

•Auto Setup 84

•Manual Tuning 88

•Update Channel List 91

•New Channel Message 92

•Signal Condition 93

•Other settings 94

•Selectable satellites 95

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Recording

USB HDD setup

•Preparations 96

•Setting for USB HDD 98

Recording current programme

•One Touch Recording 100

•REW LIVE TV 101

Timer Programming

•Setting Timer Programming 103

•Editing Timer Programming 105

•Note 106

Technical information

•USB HDD 107

Media Player

Using Media Player

•Information 108

•Selecting device / mode 110

•Network device 112

Photo mode

•Selecting file 113

•Viewing photo 114

•Sorting photos 115

•Using Slideshow 116

Video mode

•Selecting file 121

•Watching video 122

•Video Setup 124

•Audio output settings 126

Recorded TV mode

•Selecting content 127

•Watching recorded TV 128

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•Grouping content 130

•Deleting content 131

•Changing device 132

•Chapter List 133

•Audio output settings 134

Music mode

•Selecting file 135

•Playing music 136

•Music Setup 137

Technical information

•Device handling caution 138

•USB devices 139

•Photo format 140

•Video format 141

•Music format 144

Network

Internet content

•Information 145

•Selecting internet content 146

•Note 147

DLNA

•In-House streaming 148

•Using DLNA 151

Network connections

•Internet connection 152

•DLNA connection 153

•Note 155

Network settings

•Network Connection 156

•Custom - Wireless 158

•Custom - Wired 161

•Custom - Wireless Access Point 163

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•Network Status 164

•my Home Cloud Settings 165

•VIERA Name 166

•TV Remote App Settings 167

•Network Link Settings 168

•File Sharing Settings 169

•Mirroring Settings 170

•Software Update 171

•New Software Message 172

Photos

•Selecting file 173

•Viewing photo 174

•Using Slideshow 175

Videos

•Selecting file 177

•Watching video 178

•Video Setup 180

•Audio output settings 182

Music

•Selecting file 183

•Playing music 184

•Music Setup 185

DIGA Recorder

•Controlling DIGA Recorder 186

Technical information

•Photo format 187

•Video format 188

•Music format 191

Functions

Mirroring

•How to use 192

•Mirroring Settings 193

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DVB-via-IP

•DVB-via-IP client connection 194

•DVB-via-IP Server Selection 196

•Note 197

VIERA Link “HDAVI Control™”

•Summary of VIERA Link 198

•Preparations 203

•Easy playback 204

•Power on Link 205

•Power off Link 206

•Standby Power Save 207

•Intelligent Auto Standby 208

•VIERA Link Control 209

•Speaker Selection 211

•Note 212

Child Lock

•Using Child Lock 213

•PIN number 214

•Parental Rating 215

Data Service Application

•Using Data Service Application 216

•Cookie 217

•Note 218

Common Interface

•Caution 219

•Using Common Interface 220

Shipping Condition

•Shipping Condition 221

Updating the TV Software

•Information 222

•Auto update 223

•Manual update 224

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Setting characters

•Using Numeric buttons 225

Keyboard

•Keyboard 226

Settings

Setting menu

•How to use 227

Picture

•Viewing Mode 229

•Basic settings 230

•Ambient Sensor 231

•Noise reduction settings 232

•Advanced Settings 233

•Option Settings 234

•Screen Settings 236

•Copy Adjustment 237

•Reset to Defaults 238

Sound

•Mode 239

•Basic settings 240

•Volume settings 241

•Voice Guidance Settings 242

•Audio Description 243

•Advanced settings 244

•Reset to Defaults 245

Network

•Network Connection 246

•Network Status 247

•my Home Cloud Settings 248

•VIERA Name 249

•TV Remote App Settings 250

•Network Link Settings 251

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•File Sharing Settings 252

•Mirroring Settings 253

•Other settings 254

Timer

•Off Timer 255

•Timer Programming 256

•Time Zone 257

•Auto Standby 258

•No signal Power off 259

Setup

•Eco Navigation 260

•USB Device Setup 261

•Recording Setup 262

•Child Lock 263

•Tuning Menu 264

•Language 266

•Display Settings 267

•Common Interface 269

•VIERA Link Settings 270

•Data Service Application 271

•System Menu 272

•Other Settings 273

Support

Help menu

•Using Help menu 274

FAQs

•Picture 275

•Digital TV 277

•Analogue TV 279

•Sound 280

•HDMI 281

•Network 282

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•Other 284

Maintenance

•Care and Cleaning 286

Optional accessories

•Wall-hanging bracket 287

Licence

•Licence 288

OK Letters enclosed in brackets 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

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 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)

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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 and press OK to access.

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To watch full-screen TV

1) Select the TV viewer. (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)

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Display the tool guide with HOME if it is not displayed.

■ Home Screen Selection

1. Display Home Screen Selection with HOME. (Example)

2. Select the screen and press OK to set.

Full Screen TV:

Displays full-screen TV.

TV Home Screen:

To make your TV experience more convenient and comfortable

Lifestyle Screen:

Displays the TV with useful information and services for everyday life.

Info Screen:

Enjoy internet content while watching TV.

■ Settings

You can customise any Home Screen. (For example, changing the wallpaper, renaming freely, editing applications, setting the screen launched when the TV is turned on, etc.)

1. Select Settings from the tool guide.

2. Follow the on-screen instructions.

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■ Search

You can search the content from various features.

1. Select Search from the tool guide.

2. Follow the on-screen instructions.

= Note =

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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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A broadband network environment is required to be able to use this function fully. 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

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OSD Colour

1. Display the menu with MENU.

2. Select Setup > Display Settings > OSD Colour and press OK to access.

3. Set the item 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.

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APPS List

Information

Various applications (internet content, network content, Media Player, etc.) can be accessed easily from APPS List.

■ APPS List

(Example)

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APPS List is subject to change without notice.

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How to use

You can access special features such as internet content, network content, 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 and press OK to access.

Internet content

Network > Internet content

Netflix

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You can also access the service pressing NETFLIX.

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A broadband network environment is required to be able to use this function fully.

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This service may be stopped or changed without notice.

Media Player

Media Player > Using Media Player > Selecting device / mode

Recorded TV

Media Player > Recorded TV mode

Media Server

Network > DLNA > Using DLNA

VIERA Link

Functions > VIERA Link “HDAVI Control™”

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Settings

You can customise APPS List (screen settings, etc.).

1. Display APPS List with APPS.

2. Select the icon for settings on APPS List and press OK to access.

3. Follow the on-screen instructions.

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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.

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External equipment and cables shown are not supplied with this TV.

■ Satellite dish

Satellite terminal

Satellite cable

Satellite dish

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For DVB-S

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

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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

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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

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For details of DVB-via-IP connections

Functions > DVB-via-IP

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For details of VIERA Link connections

Functions > VIERA Link “HDAVI Control™” > Summary of VIERA Link

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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 for connection.

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Selecting channel

1. Select the mode with TV.

DVB-S / DVB-C / DVB-T / DVB-via-IP / Analogue

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Selectable modes vary depending on the channels stored.

2. Select a channel with Channel Up / Down or Numeric buttons.

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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 and press OK to watch.

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To sort channel names in alphabetical order

(red)

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To change the category

(blue)

■ To select a channel using information banner

1. Display information banner with if it is not displayed.

2. Select a channel 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 and press OK to access.

– The current programme is displayed on the top left of the screen.

3. Select View and press OK to watch. (DVB)

Watching > TV Guide > Using TV Guide

■ To watch pay-TV

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For details 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)

Option Menu

Confirm or change the current status.

1. Display the option menu with OPTION.

2. Select one of the following items 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

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The function items vary depending on the TV mode and country you select.

3. Set the item 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

Multi Video

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

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This setting is not memorised and it returns to the default setting once you exit the current programme.

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For DVB

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 returns to the default setting once you exit the current programme.

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For DVB

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Dual Audio

Selects stereo / monaural (if available).

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For DVB

Sub Channel

Selects the multifeed programme - sub channel (if available).

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For DVB

Subtitle Language

Selects the language for subtitles (if available).

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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).

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For DVB

MPX

Selects multiplex sound mode (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

Display / hide subtitles (if available) with STTL.

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To select the preferred language for DVB subtitles (if available), set

Preferred Subtitles.

Watching > Basic > Language

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To select the preferred subtitle type

1) Display the menu with MENU.

2) Select Setup > Display Settings > Preferred Subtitle Type and press

OK to access.

3) Select Standard / Hard of Hearing and press OK to set.

– Hard of Hearing provides aids in understanding and enjoyment with

DVB subtitles (depending on the broadcaster).

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Preferred Subtitles 1 / 2 in Language are given priority.

Watching > Basic > Language

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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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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.

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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.

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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 and press OK to access.

3. Select the time in 15-minute increments and press OK to set.

90 / 75 / 60 / 45 / 30 / 15 / Off (minutes)

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To cancel, set to Off or turn the TV off.

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The remaining time is displayed on the bottom right of the screen.

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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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