Panasonic TX-L32BLW6, TX-L50BLW6, TX-L39BLW6 Operating Instructions

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TX-L32BLW6
TX-L39BLW6
TX-L50BLW6
HELP
English
Watching
my Home Screen
Basic
•Off Timer 21
External equipment
For best picture
For best audio
TV Guide
•Using TV Guide 41
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Teletext
Tuning and editing channels
Recording
USB HDD setup
Recording current programme
Timer Programming
Technical information
Internet service
Internet content
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Network connections
Network settings
•Network Connection 72
Home network
DLNA
Network connections
Network settings
•Network Connection 85
Photos
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Videos
Music
DIGA Recorder
Technical information
Media Player
Using Media Player
Photo mode
Video mode
•Video Setup 118
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Recorded TV mode
Music mode
Technical information
Functions
APPS List
VIERA Link “HDAVI Control™”
•Intelligent Auto Standby 139
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Child Lock
•Using Child Lock 143
Data Service Application
Common Interface
Shipping Condition
Updating the TV Software
Setting characters
Keyboard / Gamepad
Settings
Setting menu
Picture
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•Copy Adjustment 160
Sound
•Mode 161
Network
•Network Connection 166
Timer
Setup
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•Data Service Application 174
Support
FAQs
Maintenance
Information
Optional accessories
Licence
OK Letters enclosed in a box indicate remote control buttons.
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
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.
/ and press OK to set
■ 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
= Note =
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
DVB-S / DVB-C / DVB-T / Analogue
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
Press the numeric buttons to select a channel position with 2 or more­digit (e.g. 399, press ).
/ and press OK to set
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■ To select a channel from the channel list
1. Display the channel list with OK
2. Select a channel from the list with
To sort channel names in alphabetical order
(red)
To change the category
(blue)
/ and press OK to watch
■ 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 or channel with
OK to access
/ / / and press
3. Select View with
– The current programme is displayed on the top left of the screen.
4. Press OK to exit TV Guide
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.
/ and press OK to access (DVB)
■ 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
Programme start / finish 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
2) Select the category with
/ and press OK to change
(blue)
Current time
Features available / message meanings
:
Sound mute is on
Bad signal:
Poor quality TV signal
Dolby D+, Dolby D, HE-AAC:
Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Digital or HE-AAC audio track
:
Subtitle service available
:
Teletext service available
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:
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
190:
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
Multi Video
Selects from a group of multiple videos (if available).
This setting is not memorised and it will return to the default setting once you exit the current programme.
For DVB mode
Multi Audio
Selects between alternative languages 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 mode
Dual Audio
Selects stereo / monaural (if available).
For DVB mode
Sub Channel
Selects the multifeed programme - sub channel (if available).
For DVB mode
Subtitle Language
Selects the language for subtitles (if available).
For DVB mode
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Teletext Character Set
Sets the teletext language font.
Settings Setup Display Settings
Teletext Language
Selects between alternative languages for teletext (if available).
For DVB mode
MPX
Selects multiplex sound mode (if available).
Settings Sound Advanced settings
For Analogue mode
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 =
Switching channel is not available while the recording of Timer
Programming or One Touch Recording is in progress.
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
USB HDD / 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 or USB HDD.
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Use USB 2 port for connecting the USB HDD.
Use USB 1 port for connecting the Communication Camera.
Some USB devices or USB HUB may not be used with this TV.
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)
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 =
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)
:
One Touch Recording
Recording Recording current programme One Touch Recording
■ 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 USB HDD recording, Media Player, DLNA features, product using in VIERA Link
3. Press
to change
= Note =
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
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
(For 39 / 50 inches model)
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 / 3 Input in the Sound Menu.
Settings Sound Advanced settings
If the connected equipment has an aspect adjustment function, set the
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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) 2 : Audio in (R) 3 : Audio out (L) 4 : Audio earth 5 : Blue earth 6 : Audio in (L) 7 : Blue in 8 : Status CVBS 9 : Green earth 10: -­11 : Green in
12: -­13: Red earth 14: Earth 15: Red in 16: Status RGB 17: CVBS earth 18: RGB status earth 19: CVBS out (video) 20: CVBS in (video) 21: Socket Earth
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