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

TX-L32BLW6

TX-L39BLW6

TX-L50BLW6

eHELP

English

Watching

my Home Screen

• Information	10
• How to use	11
• Settings	12

Basic

• Basic connection	14
• Selecting channel	16
• Information banner	18
• Option Menu	20
• Subtitle	21
• Off Timer	21
• Last view	22

External equipment

• External connection	23
• Watching external input	26
• Operating with TV’s remote control	27
• HDMI features	29
• Terminal information	30
• Valid input signals	31

For best picture

• Viewing Mode	32
• Ambient Sensor	33
• Auto power standby function	33
• Aspect	33
• Aspect Control Signal	34
• Advanced Settings	36
• Copy Adjustment	39

For best audio

• Sound mode

40

TV Guide

• Using TV Guide	41
• Timer Programming	43
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Teletext

• Viewing Teletext	45
• Teletext mode	46

Tuning and editing channels

• Setting menu	48
• Favourites Edit	48
• Channel List	50
• Auto Setup	51
• Manual Tuning	53
• Update Channel List	55
• New Channel Message	55
• Signal Condition	55
• Selectable satellites	56

Recording

USB HDD setup

• Preparations	57
• Setting for USB HDD	58

Recording current programme

• One Touch Recording	60
• REW LIVE TV	61

Timer Programming

• Setting timer programming	63
• Editing timer programming	65
• Note	66

Technical information

• USB HDD

67

Internet service

Internet content

• Information	68
• Selecting internet content	68
• Note	69

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Network connections

• Internet connection	70
• Note	71

Network settings

• Network Connection	72
• Custom - Wireless	73
• Custom - Wired	75
• Network Status	77
• TV Remote App Settings	77
• Network Link Settings	77
• Software Update	77
• New Software Message	77

Home network

DLNA

• Information	78
• Using DLNA	81

Network connections

• DLNA connection	82
• Note	84

Network settings

• Network Connection	85
• Custom - Wireless	86
• Custom - Wired	88
• Custom - Wireless Access Point	90
• Network Status	91
• TV Remote App Settings	91
• Network Link Settings	92
• Software Update	93
• New Software Message	93

Photos

• Selecting file	94
• Viewing photo	94

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• Using slideshow

95

Videos

• Selecting file	97
• Watching video	97
• Video Setup	98
• Audio output settings	99

Music

• Selecting file	101
• Playing music	101
• Music Setup	102

DIGA Recorder

• Controlling DIGA Recorder

103

Technical information

• Photo format	104
• Video format	104
• Music format	107

Media Player

Using Media Player

• Information	108
• Selecting device / mode	109

Photo mode

• Selecting file	112
• Viewing photo	112
• Sorting photos	113
• Using slideshow	113

Video mode

• Selecting file	117
• Watching video	117
• Video Setup	118
• Audio output settings	119

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Recorded TV mode

• Selecting content	121
• Watching recorded TV	122
• Grouping contents	123
• Deleting content	123
• Changing device	123
• Chapter List	124
• Audio output settings	124

Music mode

• Selecting file	125
• Playing music	125
• Music Setup	126

Technical information

• Device handling caution	127
• USB devices	127
• Photo format	128
• Video format	128
• Music format	131

Functions

APPS List

• Information	132
• How to use	132
• Settings	133

VIERA Link “HDAVI Control™”

• Summary of VIERA Link	134
• Preparations	138
• Easy playback	138
• Power on Link	139
• Power off Link	139
• Standby Power Save	139
• Intelligent Auto Standby	139
• VIERA Link Control	140

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• Speaker Selection	141
• Note	142

Child Lock

• Using Child Lock	143
• PIN number	144
• Parental Rating	144

Data Service Application

• Using Data Service Application	145
• Cookie	145
• Note	146

Common Interface

• Caution	147
• Using Common Interface	147

Shipping Condition

• Shipping Condition

149

Updating the TV Software

• Information	150
• Auto update	150
• Manual update	151

Setting characters

• Using numeric buttons

152

Keyboard / Gamepad

• Keyboard	153
• Gamepad	154

Settings

Setting menu

• How to use

155

Picture

• Viewing Mode	157
• Basic settings	157
• Ambient Sensor	158

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• Noise reduction settings	158
• Advanced Settings	158
• Option Settings	158
• Screen Settings	160
• Copy Adjustment	160
• Reset to Defaults	160

Sound

• Mode	161
• Basic settings	161
• Volume settings	162
• Voice Guidance Settings	162
• Advanced settings	163
• Reset to Defaults	165

Network

• Network Connection	166
• Network Status	166
• TV Remote App Settings	166
• Network Link Settings	166
• Other settings	166

Timer

• Off Timer	167
• Timer Programming	167
• Time Zone	167
• Auto Standby	167
• No signal Power off	167

Setup

• Eco Navigation	168
• USB Device Setup	168
• Recording Setup	168
• Child Lock	168
• Tuning Menu	168
• Language	170
• Display Settings	171

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• Common Interface	172
• VIERA Link Settings	173
• Data Service Application	174
• System Menu	174
• Other Settings	175

Support

FAQs

• Picture	176
• Digital TV	177
• Analogue TV	178
• Sound	179
• HDMI	179
• Network	180
• Other	181

Maintenance

• Care and Cleaning

183

Information

• Using Help menu

184

Optional accessories

• Communication Camera	185
• Wall-hanging bracket	185

Licence

	• Licence			186
			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

●● Press the numeric buttons to select a channel position with 2 or moredigit (e.g. 399, press ).

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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 / and press OK to watch ●● To sort channel names in alphabetical order

(red)

●● 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 with / 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 or channel with / / / and press OK to access

3.Select View with / and press OK to access (DVB)

– 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.

■■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 (blue)

2)Select the category with / and press OK to change

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

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

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

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●● 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.

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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

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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)

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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

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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)

:

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
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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

(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)	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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