Panasonic TXP50VT65B User manual

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TX-P50VT65B
TX-P55VT65B
TX-P65VT65B

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Watching
my Home Screen
•Information 12
•How to use 13
•Settings 14
Basic
•Satellite connection 16
•Basic connection 18
•Selecting channel 20
•Information banner 22
•Option Menu 24
•Subtitle 26
•Off Timer 27
•Last view 27
External equipment
•External connection 28
•Watching external input 32
•Operating with TV’s remote control 34
•HDMI features 36
•Terminal information 38
•Valid input signals 39
For best picture
•Viewing Mode 40
•Ambient Sensor 42
•Auto power standby function 42
•Aspect 43
•Aspect Control Signal 45
•Advanced Settings 47
•Lock Settings 51
•Copy Adjustment 51
For best audio
•Sound mode 52

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TV Guide
•Using TV Guide 53
•Timer Programming 56
•Guide link programming 57
Teletext
•Digital text service 58
•Viewing Teletext 59
•Teletext mode 61
3D
•Note 62
•3D Eyewear - Functions 63
•3D Eyewear - Registration 65
•3D Eyewear - Replacing battery 66
•Viewing 3D 67
•3D Mode Selection 69
•3D Settings 70
•Source image format 73
Tuning and editing channels
•Setting menu 74
•Favourites Edit 74
•Channel List 77
•Regional Channel Edit 78
•Auto Setup 79
•Channel Sorting by Region 81
•Manual Tuning 82
•Update Channel List 83
•New Channel Message 83
•Signal Condition 83
•Add New Channels 84
Recording
USB HDD setup
•Preparations 85

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•Setting for USB HDD 87
Recording current programme
•One Touch Recording 89
•Rewind LIVE TV 90
Timer Programming
•Setting timer programming 92
•Editing timer programming 95
•Note 96
Technical information
•USB HDD 97
Internet service
Internet content
•Information 98
•Selecting internet content 99
•Note 100
Network connections
•Internet connection 101
•Note 102
Network settings
•Network Connection 103
•Custom - Wireless 105
•Custom - Wired 108
•Network Status 110
•VIERA remote Settings 110
•Network Link Settings 110
•Software Update 110
•New Software Message 110
Home network
DLNA
•Information 111
•Using DLNA 115

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Network connections
•DLNA connection 116
•Note 118
Network settings
•Network Connection 119
•Custom - Wireless 121
•Custom - Wired 124
•Custom - Wireless Access Point 126
•Network Status 127
•VIERA remote Settings 127
•Network Link Settings 128
•Software Update 129
•New Software Message 129
Photos
•Selecting file 130
•Viewing photo 131
•Using slideshow 131
Videos
•Selecting file 133
•Watching video 134
•Video Setup 135
•Audio output settings 136
Music
•Selecting file 137
•Playing music 138
•Music Setup 138
DIGA Recorder
•Controlling DIGA Recorder 139
Technical information
•Photo format 140
•Video format 141
•Music format 144

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Media Player
Using Media Player
•Information 145
•Selecting device / mode 147
Photo mode
•Selecting file 149
•Viewing photo 150
•Sorting photos 150
•Multi Shot 3D 151
•Using slideshow 152
Video mode
•Selecting file 156
•Watching video 157
•Video Setup 159
•Audio output settings 160
Recorded TV mode
•Selecting content 161
•Watching recorded TV 162
•Grouping contents 163
•Deleting content 164
•Changing device 164
•Chapter List 164
•Audio output settings 165
Music mode
•Selecting file 166
•Playing music 167
•Music Setup 167
Technical information
•Device handling caution 168
•SD Card 168
•USB devices 169
•Photo format 170
•Video format 171

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•Music format 174
Functions
APPS List
•Information 175
•How to use 176
•Settings 176
Multi Window
•Information 177
•How to use 178
•Note 180
VIERA Link “HDAVI Control™”
•Summary of VIERA Link 181
•Preparations 185
•Easy playback 185
•Power on Link 186
•Power off Link 186
•Standby Power Save 186
•Intelligent Auto Standby 186
•VIERA Link Control 187
•Speaker Selection 188
•Note 189
Child Lock
•Using Child Lock 190
•PIN number 192
•Parental Rating 192
Common Interface
•Caution 193
•Using Common Interface 193
Shipping Condition
•Shipping Condition 194
Updating the TV Software
•Information 194

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•Auto update 195
•Manual update 195
Setting characters
•Using numeric buttons 196
Built-in Camera
•Using built-in Camera 197
Voice Control
•Preparations 198
•How to use 199
Electronic Touch Pen
•Information 200
•Touch Pen Setup 200
•Using Electronic Touch Pen 201
•Maintenance 202
Bluetooth devices
•Bluetooth Setup 203
Keyboard / Gamepad
•Keyboard 205
•Gamepad 206
Settings
Setting menu
•How to use 207
Picture
•Viewing Mode 209
•Basic settings 210
•Ambient Sensor 211
•Noise reduction settings 211
•Resolution Remaster 211
•Caption Smoother 211
•Brilliance Enhancer 211
•Intelligent Frame Creation 211

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•24p Smooth Film 212
•Advanced Settings 212
•Option Settings 212
•Screen Settings 214
•3D Settings 216
•Lock Settings 218
•Copy Adjustment 218
•Reset to Defaults 218
Sound
•Mode 219
•Basic settings 220
•Volume settings 221
•Voice Guidance Settings 222
•Audio Description 223
•Advanced settings 224
•Reset to Defaults 225
Network
•Network Connection 226
•Network Status 226
•VIERA remote Settings 226
•Network Link Settings 226
•Other settings 226
Timer
•Off Timer 227
•Timer Programming 227
•Time Zone 227
•Auto Standby 227
•No signal Power off 227
Setup
•Eco Navigation 228
•Voice Control Settings 228
•TV Guide Settings 228
•USB Device Setup 228

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•Recording Setup 228
•Touch Pen Setup 229
•VIERA Touch Pad Controller 229
•Bluetooth Setup 229
•Child Lock 229
•Tuning Menu 230
•Language 232
•Display Settings 233
•VIERA Link Settings 235
•Professional Mode (isfccc) 236
•System Menu 236
•Other Settings 237
Support
FAQs
•Picture 238
•Digital TV 240
•Analogue TV 242
•Sound 243
•3D 244
•HDMI 245
•Network 246
•Other 247
Maintenance
•Care and Cleaning 249
Information
•Using Help menu 250
Optional accessories
•Electronic Touch Pen 251
•3D Eyewear 251
•Wall-hanging bracket 252
Licence
•Licence 254

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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.
= Note =
●To prevent panel “image retention”, the brightness of the screen is
adjusted when no operation is performed on Home Screen. After a certain
period of time, full-screen TV is displayed automatically.

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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 built-in Camera, you can select the registered Home Screen with
face recognition. Please refer to Tutorial from the tool guide.
●For details of the built-in Camera
Functions Built-in Camera Using built-in 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 freesat, Other Sat. / Satellite
■Dual tuner
Connect the both of satellite IN 1 / IN 2 terminals to the satellite dish, and you
can watch or record 2 satellite programmes simultaneously, etc.
Satellite IN 1 / IN 2 terminals
Satellite cables
Satellite dish

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■Single tuner
Connect the satellite IN 1 terminal to the satellite dish.
●Watching or recording 2 satellite 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.
●The freesat channel uses Astra2 at 28.2° East and Eurobird1 at 28.5° East
satellites. To ensure your satellite dish is correctly installed, consult your
freesat registered dealer. (UK only)
●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.

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Basic connection
Please ensure that the unit is disconnected from the mains socket before
attaching or disconnecting any cables.
■Aerial
Terrestrial terminal
RF cable
Terrestrial aerial
●For DVB, Analogue
■DVD Recorder / VCR
Terrestrial terminal
RF cable
DVD Recorder / VCR
Terrestrial aerial
AV1 (SCART) terminal
SCART cable
– AV1 (SCART) adaptor (supplied) is necessary when connecting to the
TV.

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■DVD Recorder / VCR and Set top box
HDMI terminal
HDMI cable
Cable TV box
Terrestrial aerial or cable
AV1 (SCART) terminal
SCART cable
–
AV1 (SCART) adaptor (supplied) is necessary when connecting to the TV.
RF cable
SCART cable
Terrestrial terminal
RF cable
DVD Recorder / VCR
●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.

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Selecting channel
1. Display the TV Selection screen with TV
2. Select the mode with / and press OK to set
freesat (UK only) / DVB / Analogue / Other Sat. (UK only) / Satellite
(Ireland only)
●Other Sat. is displayed if Auto Setup is completed for Other Sat.
channels.
Watching Tuning and editing channels Auto Setup
●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
●freesat channel position numbers are in the 100 - 999 and 0100 - 0999
ranges. DVB and Other Sat. / Satellite channel position begin from
number 1 upward. Analogue channel position numbers are in the 0 - 99
range.
■To select a channel using information banner
It is possible to confirm the channel name and programme information by
using the information banner before changing channels.
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