Panasonic TXL47DTW60, TXL50DT60E, TXL50DDTW60, TXL42DTW60, TXL55DTW60 Operating Instructions

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eHELP

English

Watching

my Home Screen

• Information	11
• How to use	12
• Settings	13

Basic

• Satellite connection	15
• Basic connection	16
• Selecting channel	18
• Information banner	20
• Option Menu	22
• Subtitle	23
• Off Timer	24
• Last view	24

External equipment

• External connection	25
• Watching external input	28
• Operating with TV’s remote control	29
• HDMI features	30
• Terminal information	32
• Valid input signals	33

For best picture

• Viewing Mode	34
• Ambient Sensor	35
• Auto power standby function	35
• Aspect	35
• Aspect Control Signal	37
• Advanced Settings	39
• Lock Settings	42
• Copy Adjustment	43

For best audio

• Sound mode

43

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TV Guide

• Using TV Guide	44
• Timer Programming	46

Teletext

• Viewing Teletext	47
• Teletext mode	49

3D

• Note		50
• 3D	Eyewear - Maintenance	51
• Viewing 3D		51
• 3D	Mode Selection	52
• 3D	Settings	53
• Source image format		55

Tuning and editing channels

• Setting menu	56
• Favourites Edit	56
• Channel List	58
• Auto Setup	59
• Manual Tuning	62
• Update Channel List	63
• New Channel Message	64
• Signal Condition	64
• Selectable satellites	65

Recording

USB HDD setup

• Preparations	66
• Setting for USB HDD	67

Recording current programme

• One Touch Recording	69
• REW LIVE TV	70

Timer Programming

• Setting timer programming

71

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• Editing timer programming	73
• Note	74

Technical information

• USB HDD

75

Internet service

Internet content

• Information	77
• Selecting internet content	77
• Note	78

Network connections

• Internet connection	79
• Note	80

Network settings

• Network Connection	80
• Custom - Wireless	82
• Custom - Wired	84
• Network Status	85
• VIERA remote Settings	86
• Network Link Settings	86
• Software Update	86
• New Software Message	86

Home network

DLNA

• Information	87
• Using DLNA	90

Network connections

• DLNA connection	91
• Note	93

Network settings

• Network Connection	93
• Custom - Wireless	94
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• Custom - Wired	97
• Custom - Wireless Access Point	98
• Network Status	99
• VIERA remote Settings	99
• Network Link Settings	100
• Software Update	101
• New Software Message	101

Photos

• Selecting file	102
• Viewing photo	103
• Using slideshow	103

Videos

• Selecting file	105
• Watching video	106
• Video Setup	107
• Audio output settings	108

Music

• Selecting file	109
• Playing music	110
• Music Setup	110

DIGA Recorder

• Controlling DIGA Recorder

111

Technical information

• Photo format	111
• Video format	112
• Music format	115

Media Player

Using Media Player

• Information	116
• Selecting device / mode	118

Photo mode

• Selecting file	120
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• Viewing photo	120
• Sorting photos	121
• Multi Shot 3D	121
• Using slideshow	122

Video mode

• Selecting file	126
• Watching video	127
• Video Setup	128
• Audio output settings	129

Recorded TV mode

• Selecting content	130
• Watching recorded TV	131
• Grouping contents	132
• Deleting content	132
• Changing device	133
• Chapter List	133
• Audio output settings	133

Music mode

• Selecting file	134
• Playing music	134
• Music Setup	135

Technical information

• Device handling caution	136
• SD Card	136
• USB devices	137
• Photo format	138
• Video format	138
• Music format	141

Functions

APPS List

• Information	142
• How to use	142

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• Settings

143

Multi Window

• Information	144
• How to use	144
• Note	146

VIERA Link “HDAVI Control™”

• Summary of VIERA Link	147
• Preparations	151
• Easy playback	151
• Power on Link	152
• Power off Link	152
• Standby Power Save	152
• Intelligent Auto Standby	152
• VIERA Link Control	153
• Speaker Selection	154
• Note	155

Child Lock

• Using Child Lock	156
• PIN number	157
• Parental Rating	157

Data Service Application

• Using Data Service Application	157
• Cookie	158
• Note	158

Common Interface

• Caution	159
• Using Common Interface	159

Shipping Condition

• Shipping Condition

160

Updating the TV Software

• Information	161
• Auto update	161

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• Manual update

162

Setting characters

• Using numeric buttons

162

Voice Control

• Preparations	163
• How to use	164

Bluetooth devices

• Bluetooth Setup

165

Keyboard / Gamepad

• Keyboard	166
• Gamepad	167

Settings

Setting menu

• How to use

168

Picture

• Viewing Mode	169
• Basic settings	170
• Ambient Sensor	171
• Noise reduction settings	171
• Resolution Remaster	171
• Caption Smoother	171
• Brilliance Enhancer	171
• Intelligent Frame Creation	171
• 24p Smooth Film	172
• Advanced Settings	172
• Option Settings	172
• Screen Settings	174
• 3D Settings	175
• Lock Settings	176
• Copy Adjustment	176
• Reset to Defaults	176

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Sound

• Mode	177
• Basic settings	177
• Volume settings	178
• Voice Guidance Settings	179
• Advanced settings	180
• Reset to Defaults	182

Network

• Network Connection	182
• Network Status	182
• VIERA remote Settings	182
• Network Link Settings	182
• Other settings	182

Timer

• Off Timer	183
• Timer Programming	183
• Time Zone	183
• Auto Standby	183
• No signal Power off	184

Setup

• Eco Navigation	184
• Voice Control Settings	184
• USB Device Setup	184
• Recording Setup	184
• VIERA Touch Pad Controller	184
• Bluetooth Setup	185
• Child Lock	185
• Tuning Menu	185
• Language	187
• Display Settings	187
• Common Interface	189
• VIERA Link Settings	189
• Professional Mode (isfccc)	190
• Data Service Application	191
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• System Menu	191
• Other Settings	192

Support

FAQs

• Picture	193
• Digital TV	194
• Analogue TV	195
• Sound	196
• 3D	197
• HDMI	197
• Network	198
• Other	199

Maintenance

• Care and Cleaning

201

Information

• Using Help menu

202

Optional accessories

• 3D Eyewear	202
• Communication Camera	203
• Wall-hanging bracket	203

Licence

	• Licence			204
			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.

■■Face Recognition

By using the Communication Camera, you can select the registered Home

Screen with face recognition. Please refer to Tutorial from the tool guide.

●● Communication Camera is not included. Please purchase as necessary.

Support Optional accessories Communication Camera

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■■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

■■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

Satellite connection

Please ensure that the unit is disconnected from the mains socket before attaching or disconnecting any cables.

●● For DVB-S

■■Dual tuner (DiSEqC)

Connect the both of satellite IN 1 / IN 2 terminals to the satellite dish with Multi

Switcher, and you can watch or record 2 DVB-S programmes simultaneously, etc.

Satellite IN 1 / IN 2 terminals

Satellite cables with Multi Switcher

Satellite dish

■■Dual tuner (Single Cable System)

Connect the satellite IN 1 terminal to the satellite dish with the Single Cable router, and you can watch or record 2 DVB-S programmes simultaneously, etc.

Satellite IN 1 terminal

Satellite cable with Single Cable router

Satellite dish

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■■Single tuner

Connect the satellite IN 1 terminal to the satellite dish.

●● Watching or recording 2 DVB-S programmes simultaneously, etc. are not available.

Satellite IN 1 terminal

Satellite cable

Satellite dish

= Note =

●● 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

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

●● 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.

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

Basic connection

Please ensure that the unit is disconnected from the mains socket before attaching or disconnecting any cables.

■■Aerial

Terrestrial / cable terminal

RF cable

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Terrestrial aerial or cable

●● For DVB-C, DVB-T, Analogue

■■DVD Recorder / VCR

Terrestrial / cable terminal

RF cable

DVD Recorder / VCR

Terrestrial aerial or cable

AV1 (SCART) terminal

SCART cable

–AV1 (SCART) adaptor (supplied) is necessary when connecting to the TV.

■■DVD Recorder / VCR and Set top box

HDMI terminal

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HDMI cable

Set top box

Cable

AV1 (SCART) terminal

SCART cable

–AV1 (SCART) adaptor (supplied) is necessary when connecting to the TV.

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.

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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 ).

■■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

■■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 / CAM Selection

●● 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

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Subtitle Language

Selects the language for subtitles (if available). ●● For DVB mode

●● Not valid on the sub screen in multi window mode

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.

CAM Selection

Selects CI module (if available).

●● Not valid while the recording is in progress ●● For DVB 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 =

●● Subtitles may not be displayed properly in 3D images.

●● 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.

●● Not valid on the sub screen in multi window 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 with / and press OK to access

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

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

●● To cancel, set to Off 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.

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

●● To use the specific devices supporting Bluetooth wireless technology

Functions Bluetooth devices

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

■■HDMI equipment

HDMI terminal

Fully wired HDMI compliant cable

Recorder / Player / 3D compatible 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

– AV2 (COMPONENT / VIDEO) adaptor (supplied) is necessary. DVD player

AV2 (VIDEO) terminals

Composite cables

– AV2 (COMPONENT / VIDEO) adaptor (supplied) is necessary. 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.

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

Use USB 3 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

= 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)

:

One Touch Recording

Recording Recording current programme One Touch Recording

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■■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

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.

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.

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