Panasonic TX-50CX680E Operating Instructions

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•How to use 11
•4K resolution 12
•Home Screen 13
•Info Frame 14
•TV Anywhere 15
•DVB-via-IP 16
•Easy Mirroring 17
Home Screen
Home Screen
•Information 18
•How to use 20
•Pin to HOME 21
•Option menu 22
Live TV
•How to use 23
•Option menu 24
Apps
•How to use 25
•Option menu 26
Devices
•How to use 27
•Option menu 28
Watching
Basic
•Basic connection 29
•Selecting channel 32
•Information banner 34
•AV Options 37
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•Subtitle 39
•Last view 40
•Off Timer 41
•Energy saving functions 42
•Adjusting time 44
•Language 45
4K resolution
•4K compatible equipment 46
•HDCP Setting 47
•HDMI Auto Setting 48
•Valid 4K format 49
External equipment
•External connection 50
•Watching external input 54
•Operating with TV’s remote control 56
•HDMI features 58
•Terminal information 60
•Valid input signals 62
For best picture
•Viewing Mode 63
•Ambient Sensor 64
•Aspect 65
•Aspect Control Signal 66
•Basic settings 68
•Noise reduction settings 70
•Advanced Settings 71
•Option Settings 75
•Screen Settings 77
•Copy Adjustment 79
For best audio
•Sound mode 80
•Basic settings 81
•Volume settings 83
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•Voice Guidance Settings 85
•Audio Description 86
•Advanced settings 87
TV Guide
•Using TV Guide 90
Teletext
•Viewing Teletext 92
•Teletext mode 94
•Teletext Character Set 95
Tuning and editing channels
•Setting menu 96
•Favourites Edit 97
•Channel List 99
•Auto Setup 101
•Manual Tuning 103
•Update Channel List 106
•New Channel Message 107
•Signal Condition 108
•Other settings 109
Media Player
Using Media Player
•Information 110
•Selecting device / mode 112
•Network device 114
•Sharing file 115
Photo mode
•Selecting file 116
•Viewing photo 117
•Sorting photos 118
•Using Slideshow 119
Video mode
•Selecting file 121
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•Watching video 122
•Video Setup 124
•Audio output settings 126
Music mode
•Selecting file 127
•Playing music 128
•Music Setup 129
Technical information
•Device handling caution 130
•USB devices 131
•Photo format 132
•Video format 133
•Music format 136
Network
Internet content
•Information 137
•Selecting internet content 138
•Note 139
DLNA
•In-House streaming 140
•Using DLNA 144
Network connections
•Internet connection 145
•DLNA connection 146
•Note 148
Network settings
•Network Connection 149
•Custom - Wireless 151
•Custom - Wired 154
•Custom - Wireless Access Point 156
•Network Status 157
•my Home Cloud Settings 158
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•VIERA Name 159
•TV Remote App Settings 160
•Network Link Settings 162
•TV Anywhere Settings 164
•File Sharing Settings 165
•Mirroring Settings 166
•Do Not Track Setting 167
•Software Update 168
•New Software Message 169
Photos
•Selecting file 170
•Viewing photo 171
•Using Slideshow 172
Videos
•Selecting file 173
•Watching video 174
•Video Setup 176
•Audio output settings 178
Music
•Selecting file 179
•Playing music 180
•Music Setup 181
DIGA Recorder
•Controlling DIGA Recorder 182
Technical information
•Photo format 183
•Video format 184
•Music format 187
Functions
Info Frame
•Information 188
•How to use 189
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•Settings 190
Voice Control
•Preparations 191
•How to use 193
TV Anywhere
•How to use 194
•TV Anywhere Settings 195
Mirroring
•How to use 196
•Mirroring Settings 197
DVB-via-IP
•DVB-via-IP client connection 198
•DVB-via-IP Server Selection 200
•Note 201
VIERA Link “HDAVI Control™”
•Summary of VIERA Link 202
•Preparations 207
•Easy playback 208
•Power on Link 209
•Power off Link 210
•Standby Power Save 211
•Intelligent Auto Standby 212
•VIERA Link Control 213
•Speaker Selection 215
•Note 216
Child Lock
•Using Child Lock 217
•PIN number 218
•Parental Rating 219
Data Service Application
•Using Data Service Application 220
•Cookie 221
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•Note 222
Common Interface
•Caution 223
•Using Common Interface 224
Shipping Condition
•Shipping Condition 225
Updating the TV Software
•Information 226
•Auto update 227
•Manual update 228
Setting characters
•Using Numeric buttons 229
Keyboard
•Keyboard 230
Settings
Setting menu
•How to use 231
Picture
•Viewing Mode 233
•Basic settings 234
•Ambient Sensor 236
•Noise reduction settings 237
•Advanced Settings 238
•Option Settings 239
•Screen Settings 241
•Copy Adjustment 242
•Reset to Defaults 243
Sound
•Mode 244
•Basic settings 245
•Volume settings 246
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•Voice Guidance Settings 247
•Audio Description 248
•Advanced settings 249
•Reset to Defaults 250
Network
•Network Connection 251
•Network Status 252
•my Home Cloud Settings 253
•VIERA Name 254
•TV Remote App Settings 255
•Network Link Settings 256
•TV Anywhere Settings 257
•File Sharing Settings 258
•Mirroring Settings 259
•Do Not Track Setting 260
•Other settings 261
Timer
•Off Timer 262
•Time Zone 263
•Auto Standby 264
•No signal Power off 265
Setup
•Eco Navigation 266
•Voice Control Settings 267
•USB Device Setup 268
•Child Lock 269
•Tuning Menu 270
•Language 272
•Display Settings 273
•HDCP Setting 275
•HDMI Auto Setting 276
•Common Interface 277
•VIERA Link Settings 278
•Data Service Application 279
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•System Menu 280
•Other Settings 281
Support
Help menu
•Using Help menu 282
FAQs
•Picture 283
•Digital TV 285
•Analogue TV 286
•Sound 287
•HDMI 288
•Network 289
•Other 291
Maintenance
•Care and Cleaning 293
Optional accessories
•Wall-hanging bracket 294
Licence
•Licence 295
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How to use

■ Meaning of signs
OK :
Letters enclosed in brackets indicate remote control buttons.
Menu :
Letters in cyan indicate on-screen display items.
:
References in this eHELP
When the icon ( detailed descriptions pressing Numeric buttons.
(red) :
Displays the menu related to the description (only for some descriptions)
= Note =
Design and Specifications are subject to change without notice.
The images shown in this eHELP are for illustrative purposes only.
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Features

4K resolution

You can watch content in 4K format that has twice the horizontal and vertical resolution of the 1080p signal.
Watching > 4K resolution > 4K compatible equipment
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Home Screen

“Home Screen” is a gateway to the TV programmes, applications and connected devices.
It provides you an easy way to access all the features.
Home Screen > Home Screen > Information
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Info Frame

Info Frame is a convenient feature to provide you relevant information of the watching programme, recommendations, etc. It is displayed on the edge of screen when you need it.
Functions > Info Frame > Information
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TV Anywhere

You can watch TV and set timer event with the network equipment (smartphone, etc.) from outside the home network.
Functions > TV Anywhere > How to use
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DVB-via-IP

This TV has DVB-via-IP client function and can connect to DVB-via-IP server to watch broadcast streaming.
Functions > DVB-via-IP > DVB-via-IP client connection
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Easy Mirroring

You can watch display images of other devices (smartphone, etc.) on the TV screen using a mirroring function. You can also start the mirroring function from the other devices without operating the TV.
Functions > Mirroring > How to use
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Home Screen

Home Screen

Information

“Home Screen” is a gateway to the TV programmes, applications and connected devices.
Home Screen is displayed by pressing HOME and it provides you an easy way to access all the features as shown below (example).
Home Screen
Live TV
– Gateway to TV programmes
Home Screen > Live TV
Apps
– Gateway to various applications (internet content, etc.)
Home Screen > Apps
Devices
– Gateway to connected devices (HDMI equipment, USB device, network
device, etc.)
Home Screen > Devices
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= Note =
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 Home Screen. You can update the software later manually.
Network > Network settings > Software Update
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How to use

From Home Screen, you can access all the features such as TV programmes, applications and connected devices.
1. Display Home Screen with HOME. (Example)
2. Select Live TV / Apps / Devices and press OK to access.
To watch full-screen TV, select Live TV. (Example)
Also refer to on Home Screen for the operations.
■ Search
You can search the content from various features.
1. Display Home Screen with HOME.
2. Select the icon for searching and press OK to access.
3. Follow the on-screen instructions.
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Pin to HOME

You can add a shortcut for frequently used applications on Home Screen.
1. Display Home Screen with HOME.
2. Select Live TV / Apps / Devices and press OK to access.
3. Select a feature (TV programme / application / device).
4. Display the option menu with OPTION.
5. Select Pin to HOME and press OK to set.
To remove a shortcut from Home Screen, set Unpin from HOME.
Home Screen > Home Screen > Option menu
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Option menu

You can customise Home Screen.
1. Display the option menu with OPTION.
2. Select one of the following items and press OK to access.
Unpin from HOME / Move
3. Set the item and press OK to store.
Unpin from HOME
Remove a shortcut from Home Screen.
Move
Arranges the position of the icons.
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Live TV

How to use

Live TV is a gateway to the TV programmes.
1. Display Home Screen with HOME.
2. Select Live TV. (Example)
3. Press OK to access. (Example)
For details of watching TV
Watching > Basic
To add a shortcut icon
Home Screen > Home Screen > Pin to HOME
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Option menu

1. Display the option menu with OPTION.
2. Select one of the following items and press OK to access.
Pin to HOME / Unpin from HOME / Accessibility / AV Options
3. Set the item and press OK to store.
Pin to HOME, Unpin from HOME
Adds / removes a shortcut for a frequently used feature on Home Screen.
Home Screen > Home Screen > Pin to HOME
The label (channel position, channel name, etc.) of shortcut is not updated by broadcasters automatically. Remove and add the shortcut again to update the label.
Accessibility
Guidance settings for visually impaired users
Watching > For best audio > Voice Guidance Settings
AV Options
Easy optional setting for viewing, sound, etc.
Watching > Basic > AV Options
Menu items and selectable options vary depending on the TV mode.
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Apps

How to use

Various applications (internet content, etc.) can be accessed easily from
Apps.
1. Display Home Screen with HOME.
2. Select Apps and press OK to access. (Example)
To exit Apps
EXIT
To add a shortcut icon
Home Screen > Home Screen > Pin to HOME
3. Select an application and press OK to access.
4. Follow the on-screen instructions.
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A broadband network environment is required to be able to use this function fully.
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
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Option menu

1. Display the option menu with OPTION.
2. Select one of the following items and press OK to access.
Pin to HOME / Unpin from HOME / Move / Lock / Unlock / Uninstall / Show Info.
3. Set the item and press OK to store.
Pin to HOME, Unpin from HOME
Adds / removes a shortcut for a frequently used feature on Home Screen.
Home Screen > Home Screen > Pin to HOME
Move
Arranges the position of the applications.
Lock, Unlock
Locks / unlocks the specific applications to restrict access to them (if available).
Child Lock PIN number is required to access to locked application.
Functions > Child Lock > PIN number
Uninstall
Deletes an application from Apps (if available).
Show Info.
Displays the information about the selected application.
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Devices

How to use

Connected devices (HDMI equipment, USB device, network device, etc.) can be accessed easily from Devices.
1. Display Home Screen with HOME.
2. Select Devices and press OK to access. (Example)
To exit Devices
EXIT
To add a shortcut icon
Home Screen > Home Screen > Pin to HOME
3. Select a device and press OK to access.
For external equipment
Watching > External equipment
For USB device, network device for Media Player
Media Player
For network equipment for DLNA
Network > DLNA
For mirroring function
Functions > Mirroring
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Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
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Option menu

1. Display the option menu with OPTION.
2. Select one of the following items and press OK to access.
Pin to HOME / Unpin from HOME / Accessibility / Show Info.
3. Set the item and press OK to store.
Pin to HOME, Unpin from HOME
Adds / removes a shortcut for a frequently used feature on Home Screen.
Home Screen > Home Screen > Pin to HOME
Accessibility
Guidance settings for visually impaired users
Watching > For best audio > Voice Guidance Settings
Show Info.
Displays the information about the selected device.
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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.
External equipment and cables shown are not supplied with this TV.
■ 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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