Panasonic TXL24XW6 Operating Instructions

TX-L24XW6

eHELP

English

Watching

my Home Screen

• Information	10
• How to use	11
• Settings	12

Basic

• Basic connection	14
• Selecting channel	16
• Information banner	17
• Option Menu	19
• Subtitle	19
• Off Timer	19
• Last view	20

External equipment

• External connection	21
• Watching external input	24
• Operating with TV’s remote control	25
• HDMI features	27
• Terminal information	28
• Valid input signals	29

For best picture

• Viewing Mode	30
• Ambient Sensor	30
• Auto power standby function	31
• Aspect	31
• Aspect Control Signal	32
• Advanced Settings	34
• Copy Adjustment	36

For best audio

• Sound mode

37

TV Guide

• Using TV Guide

38

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Teletext

• Viewing Teletext	40
• Teletext mode	42

Tuning and editing channels

• Setting menu	43
• Favourites Edit	43
• Channel List	45
• Auto Setup	46
• Manual Tuning	48
• Update Channel List	50
• New Channel Message	50
• Signal Condition	50
• Selectable satellites	51

Internet service

Internet content

• Information	52
• Selecting internet content	52
• Note	53

Network connections

• Internet connection	54
• Note	55

Network settings

• Network Connection	56
• Custom - Wireless	57
• Custom - Wired	59
• Network Status	61
• VIERA remote Settings	61
• Network Link Settings	61
• Software Update	61
• New Software Message	61

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Home network

DLNA

• Information	62
• Using DLNA	65

Network connections

• DLNA connection	66
• Note	68

Network settings

• Network Connection	69
• Custom - Wireless	70
• Custom - Wired	72
• Custom - Wireless Access Point	74
• Network Status	75
• VIERA remote Settings	75
• Network Link Settings	76
• Software Update	77
• New Software Message	77

Photos

• Selecting file	78
• Viewing photo	78
• Using slideshow	79

Videos

• Selecting file	81
• Watching video	81
• Video Setup	82
• Audio output settings	83

Music

• Selecting file	85
• Playing music	85
• Music Setup	86

DIGA Recorder

• Controlling DIGA Recorder

87

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Technical information

• Photo format	88
• Video format	88
• Music format	90

Media Player

Using Media Player

• Information	92
• Selecting device / mode	93

Photo mode

• Selecting file	95
• Viewing photo	95
• Sorting photos	96
• Using slideshow	96

Video mode

• Selecting file	100
• Watching video	100
• Video Setup	102
• Audio output settings	103

Music mode

• Selecting file	104
• Playing music	104
• Music Setup	105

Technical information

• Device handling caution	106
• USB devices	106
• Photo format	107
• Video format	107
• Music format	109

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Functions

APPS List

• Information	111
• How to use	111
• Settings	112

VIERA Link “HDAVI Control™”

• Summary of VIERA Link	113
• Preparations	117
• Easy playback	117
• Power on Link	118
• Power off Link	118
• Standby Power Save	118
• Intelligent Auto Standby	118
• VIERA Link Control	119
• Speaker Selection	120
• Note	121

Child Lock

• Using Child Lock	122
• PIN number	123
• Parental Rating	123

Data Service Application

• Using Data Service Application	124
• Cookie	124
• Note	124

Common Interface

• Caution	126
• Using Common Interface	126

Shipping Condition

• Shipping Condition

128

Updating the TV Software

• Information	129
• Auto update	129
• Manual update	130
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Setting characters

• Using numeric buttons

131

Keyboard / Gamepad

• Keyboard	132
• Gamepad	133

Settings

Setting menu

• How to use

134

Picture

• Viewing Mode	136
• Basic settings	136
• Ambient Sensor	137
• Noise reduction settings	137
• Advanced Settings	137
• Option Settings	137
• Screen Settings	138
• Copy Adjustment	139
• Reset to Defaults	139

Sound

• Mode	140
• Basic settings	140
• Volume settings	141
• Voice Guidance Settings	141
• Advanced settings	142
• Reset to Defaults	144

Network

• Network Connection	145
• Network Status	145
• VIERA remote Settings	145
• Network Link Settings	145
• Other settings	145

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Timer

• Off Timer	146
• Time Zone	146
• Auto Standby	146
• No signal Power off	146

Setup

• Eco Navigation	147
• USB Device Setup	147
• Child Lock	147
• Tuning Menu	147
• Language	149
• Display Settings	150
• Common Interface	151
• VIERA Link Settings	152
• Data Service Application	153
• System Menu	153
• Other Settings	154

Support

FAQs

• Picture	155
• Digital TV	156
• Analogue TV	157
• Sound	158
• HDMI	158
• Network	159
• Other	160

Maintenance

• Care and Cleaning

162

Information

• Using Help menu

163

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Optional accessories

• Communication Camera	164
• Wall-hanging bracket	164

Licence

	• Licence			165
			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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Watching

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 the 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 the 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.

Watching 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, or use coloured button to display the setup menu.

(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.

Add New Screen:

You can add a new screen to personalise.

■■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 =

●● To use this function fully, you need a broadband network environment.

Ensure the network connections and network settings are completed.

Internet service Network connections

Internet service 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 will not be able to use my Home Screen. You can update the software later manually.

Internet service Network settings Software Update

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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 or cable

●● For DVB-C, DVB-T, Analogue

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■■DVD Recorder / VCR

Terrestrial / cable terminal

RF cable

DVD Recorder / VCR

Terrestrial aerial or cable

AV1 (SCART) terminal

SCART cable

■■DVD Recorder / VCR and Set top box

HDMI terminal

HDMI cable

Set top box

Cable

AV1 (SCART) terminal

SCART cable

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Terrestrial / cable terminal

RF cable

DVD Recorder / VCR

Terrestrial aerial

●● 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.

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.

When using a SCART or HDMI cable, it is recommended to use fully wired one.

Check the terminal type and cable plugs are correct when connecting.

Selecting channel

1.Display the TV Selection screen with TV

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

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The selectable modes vary depending on the channels stored.

You can also select the mode pressing TV repeatedly on the remote control or INPUT/OK/HOLD for MENU button on the control panel of the TV.

If the TV Selection menu is not displayed, press TV to switch the mode.

3. Select a channel with Channel Up / Down or numeric buttons

■■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

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■■To select a channel using TV Guide

1.Display TV Guide with GUIDE

2.Select the current programme or channel 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 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

Programme start / finish time (except Analogue)

Channel position, etc. (Analogue)

Progress time indicator of the selected programme (except Analogue)

Current time

Features available / message meanings Sound mute is on

Bad signal:

Poor quality TV signal

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Dolby D+, Dolby D, HE-AAC:

Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Digital or HE-AAC audio track :

Subtitle service available

:

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)

●● To hide the banner EXIT

●● Extra information (DVB)

– Press again to hide the banner.

●● To adjust banner timeout, set Banner Display Timeout.

Settings Setup Display Settings

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Option Menu

Confirm or change the current status.

1.Display Option Menu with OPTION

2.Select one of the following items with / and press OK to access

Voice Guidance Settings / 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 country you select.

3. Set with / / / and press OK to store

Voice Guidance Settings

Guidance settings for visually impaired users

Settings Sound Voice Guidance Settings

Volume Correction

Adjusts the volume of each individual channel or input mode.

Subtitle

Display / hide subtitles (if available) with STTL.

●● To select the preferred language for DVB subtitles (if available), set Preferred Subtitles.

Settings Setup Language

= Note =

●● If you press STTL in Analogue mode, the TV switches to teletext service and calls up a favourite page. Press EXIT to return to TV mode.

Off Timer

Turn the TV Standby mode automatically after a fixed period with OFF

TIMER.

●● Press repeatedly until desired time appears.

0 / 15 / 30 / 45 / 60 / 75 / 90 (minutes)

●● To cancel, set to 0 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.

●● You can also set the time from Off Timer in the Timer Menu.

Settings Timer Off Timer

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Last view

Switch to a previously viewed channel or input mode easily with LAST VIEW. ●● Press again to return to the current view.

= Note =

●● Watching less than 10 seconds is not reflected in the previously viewed channel or input mode.

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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.

●● For basic connection

Watching Basic Basic connection

●● Check the terminal type and cable plugs are correct when connecting.

■■HDMI equipment

HDMI terminal

Fully wired HDMI compliant cable

Recorder / Player / Set top box / Camcorder / Amplifier with speaker system

= Note =

●● For VIERA Link connections

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

●● 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

■■USB devices

USB port

USB cable

Communication Camera

= Note =

●● It is recommended to connect the devices to the TV’s USB ports directly.

●● You cannot use two or more of the same kind of USB devices simultaneously except USB Flash Memory.

●● Use USB 1 port for connecting the Communication Camera.

●● 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.

Additional information for the devices may be on the following website.

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

■■To listen with speakers

DIGITAL AUDIO

Optical digital audio cable

Amplifier with speaker system

●● To enjoy the sound from the external equipment in multi-channel sound

(e.g. Dolby Digital 5.1ch), connect the equipment to the amplifier. For the connections, read the manuals of the equipment and amplifier.

■■Headphones

Headphone jack

M3 stereo mini plug

Headphones

●● To adjust volume, set Headphone Volume.

Settings Sound Volume settings

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Watching external input

Connect the external equipment (VCRs, DVD equipment, etc.) and you can watch through the input.

1.Display the input selection menu with AV

2.Select the input mode connected to the equipment with / and press

OK to watch (The selected mode is displayed on the top left of the screen)

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TV receives input signals automatically connecting with SCART when playback starts.

–Input signals are automatically identified by the SCART (pin 8) terminal.

–This function is also available for HDMI connections.

–When input mode is not switched automatically, perform as above or check the setup of the equipment.

You can also select the input pressing AV on the remote control or

INPUT/OK/HOLD for MENU button on the control panel of the TV. Press repeatedly until the desired input is selected.

To switch between COMPONENT and VIDEO in AV2, select with / .

You can label or skip each input mode. Skipped inputs will not be displayed when AV is pressed. (Input Labels)

Settings Setup Display Settings

●● The remote control is capable of operating the contents or external equipment.

Watching External equipment Operating with TV’s remote control

●● To return to TV mode

TV

= Note =

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If the external equipment has an aspect adjustment function, set it to 16:9.

For details, read the manual of the equipment or ask your local dealer.

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Operating with TV’s remote control

You can operate the contents in Media Player / media server, recording functions or the connected equipment with the below buttons of this TV’s remote control.

:

Playback videocassette / DVD / video content :

Stop the operations :

Rewind, view the picture rapidly in reverse (VCR)

Skip to the previous track, title or chapter (DVD / video content) :

Rewind, view the picture rapidly in reverse (VCR) Search backward (DVD / video content)

:

Fast-forward, view the picture rapidly forward (VCR)

Skip to the next track, title or chapter (DVD / video content) :

Fast-forward, view the picture rapidly forward (VCR) Search forward (DVD / video content)

:

Pause / Resume

Press and hold to play at slow speed (DVD) :

Start recording (DVD Recorder / VCR)

■■How to change the code

Each Panasonic product has its own remote control code. Change the code according to the product for operation.

1.Press and hold Standby On / Off switch during the following operations

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2. Enter the appropriate code as follows with numeric buttons

●● Codes for each product and features

70: DVD Recorder, DVD Player, Blu-ray Disc Player

71: Player theatre, Blu-ray Disc theatre

72: VCR

73 (default):

Using in Media Player, DLNA features, product using in VIERA Link

3. Press	to change
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●● Confirm if the remote control works correctly after changing the code.

●● The codes may be reset to defaults if batteries are replaced.

●● Some operations may not be available depending on the equipment.

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HDMI features

HDMI (high-definition multimedia interface) is the world’s first complete digital consumer AV interface complying with a non-compression standard.

HDMI allows you to enjoy high-definition digital images and high-quality sound by connecting the TV and the equipment.

HDMI-compatible equipment with an HDMI or DVI output terminal, such as a

DVD player, a set top box or game equipment, can be connected to the HDMI terminal using an HDMI compliant (fully wired) cable.

Watching External equipment External connection

: The HDMI logo is displayed on HDMI-compliant equipment.

■■Applicable HDMI features

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Input audio signal:

2ch Linear PCM (sampling frequencies - 48 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 32 kHz)

Input video signal:

Matches the output setting of the digital equipment.

Watching External equipment Valid input signals

●● VIERA Link (HDAVI Control 5)

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

●● Content Type

●● Deep Colour

●● Audio Return Channel

–Audio Return Channel (ARC) is a function to send digital sound signals via an HDMI cable.

–For HDMI2 terminal

■■DVI connection

If the external equipment has only a DVI output, connect to the HDMI terminal via a DVI to HDMI adaptor cable. When using the DVI to HDMI adaptor cable, connect the audio cable to the audio input terminal (use AV2 audio terminals).

●● Enquire HDMI adaptor cable at your local digital equipment retailer shop.

= Note =

●● Audio settings can be made on HDMI1 / 2 Input in the Sound Menu.

Settings Sound Advanced settings

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●● If the connected equipment has an aspect adjustment function, set the aspect ratio to “16:9”.

●● These HDMI connectors are “type A”.

●● These HDMI connectors are compatible with HDCP (High-Bandwidth

Digital Content Protection) copyright protection.

●● Equipment having no digital output terminal may be connected to the input terminal of component or video to receive analogue signals.

●● This TV incorporates HDMI™ technology.

Terminal information

■■AV1 SCART terminal (RGB, VIDEO)

1	:	Audio out (R)	12: --
2	:	Audio in (R)	13: Red earth
3	:	Audio out (L)	14: Earth
4	:	Audio earth	15: Red in
5	:	Blue earth	16: Status RGB
6	:	Audio in (L)	17: CVBS earth
7	:	Blue in	18: RGB status earth
8	:	Status CVBS	19: CVBS out (video)
9	:	Green earth	20: CVBS in (video)
10:		--	21: Socket Earth
11 :		Green in

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■■HDMI terminal

1	:	TMDS Data2+	11 : TMDS Clock Shield
2	:	TMDS Data2 Shield	12: TMDS Clock−
3	:	TMDS Data2−	13: CEC
4	:	TMDS Data1+	14: Utility
5	:	TMDS Data1 Shield	15: SCL
6	:	TMDS Data1−	16: SDA
7	:	TMDS Data0+	17: DDC/CEC Ground
8	:	TMDS Data0 Shield	18: +5V Power
9	:	TMDS Data0−	19: Hot Plug Detect
10:		TMDS Clock+

Valid input signals

■■COMPONENT (Y, Pb, Pr), HDMI

	Signal name			COMPONENT	HDMI
525	(480)	/ 60i, 60p		○	○
625	(576)	/ 50i, 50p		○	○
750	(720)	/ 60p, 50p		○	○
1,125 (1,080)			/ 60i, 50i	○	○
1,125 (1,080)			/ 60p, 50p, 24p		○

○: Applicable input signal

= Note =

●● Signals other than above may not be displayed properly.

●● The above signals are reformatted for optimal viewing on your display.

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For best picture

Viewing Mode

1.Display the menu with MENU

2.Select Picture Viewing Mode with / and press OK to access

3.Select the mode with / and press OK to set

Viewing Mode

(Dynamic / Normal / Cinema / True Cinema / Custom) Selects your favourite picture mode for each input.

Dynamic:

Improves contrast and sharpness for viewing in a bright room. Normal:

Normal use for viewing in a normal lighting condition.

Cinema:

Improves the performance of contrast, black and colour reproduction for watching movies in a darkened room.

True Cinema:

Reproduces the original image quality precisely without any revision.

Custom:

Adjusts each menu item manually to suit your favourite picture quality.

In each Viewing Mode, Backlight, Contrast, Brightness, Colour, Tint,

Sharpness, Colour Temperature, Vivid Colour, Adaptive Backlight Control,

Ambient Sensor, Noise Reduction and MPEG Noise Reduction can be adjusted and stored.

When in True Cinema or Custom mode, Advanced Settings can be adjusted additionally. The settings in True Cinema or Custom mode can be stored for each input.

Ambient Sensor

1.Display the menu with MENU

2.Select Picture Ambient Sensor with / and press OK to access

3.Select On / Off with / and press OK to set

Ambient Sensor

(On / Off)

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