Panasonic Viera TH-L50E6A Guide

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TH-L42E6A
TH-L50E6A

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Watching
my Home Screen
•Information 10
•How to use 10
•Settings 11
Basic
•Basic connection 13
•Selecting channel 15
•Information banner 15
•Option Menu 17
•Subtitle 18
•Off Timer 18
•Last view 19
•Adjusting time 19
External equipment
•External connection 20
•Watching external input 22
•Operating with TV’s remote control 23
•HDMI features 24
•Valid input signals 25
For best picture
•Viewing Mode 26
•Ambient Sensor 27
•Auto power standby function 27
•Aspect 27
•Advanced Settings 28
•Copy Adjustment 31
For best audio
•Sound mode 31
TV Guide
•Using TV Guide 32
•Timer Programming 33

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Tuning and editing channels
•Setting menu 34
•Favourites Edit 35
•Channel List 36
•Auto Tuning 37
•Manual Tuning 38
•Update Channel List 38
•New Channel Message 38
•Signal Condition 39
Recording
USB HDD setup
•Preparations 40
•Setting for USB HDD 41
Recording current programme
•One Touch Recording 42
•REW LIVE TV 43
Timer Programming
•Setting timer programming 44
•Editing timer programming 46
•Note 47
Technical information
•USB HDD 48
Internet service
Internet content
•Information 50
•Selecting internet content 50
•Note 51
Network connections
•Internet connection 51
•Note 52

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Network settings
•Network Connection 53
•Custom - Wireless 54
•Custom - Wired 56
•Network Status 58
•VIERA remote Settings 58
•Network Link Settings 58
•Software Update 58
•New Software Message 58
Home network
DLNA
•Information 59
•Using DLNA 61
Network connections
•DLNA connection 62
•Note 64
Network settings
•Network Connection 64
•Custom - Wireless 66
•Custom - Wired 68
•Custom - Wireless Access Point 69
•Network Status 70
•VIERA remote Settings 71
•Network Link Settings 71
•Software Update 72
•New Software Message 72
Photos
•Selecting file 73
•Viewing photo 73
•Using slideshow 74
Videos
•Selecting file 75

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•Watching video 76
•Video Setup 77
•Audio output settings 77
Music
•Selecting file 78
•Playing music 79
•Music Setup 79
DIGA Recorder
•Controlling DIGA Recorder 80
Technical information
•Photo format 80
•Video format 81
•Music format 83
Media Player
Using Media Player
•Information 84
•Selecting device / mode 85
Photo mode
•Selecting file 87
•Viewing photo 87
•Sorting photos 88
•Using slideshow 88
Video mode
•Selecting file 91
•Watching video 92
•Video Setup 93
•Audio output settings 94
Recorded TV mode
•Selecting content 95
•Watching recorded TV 95
•Grouping contents 97
•Deleting content 97

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•Changing device 97
•Chapter List 98
•Audio output settings 98
Music mode
•Selecting file 98
•Playing music 99
•Music Setup 100
USB Sharing
•USB Sharing 100
Technical information
•Device handling caution 101
•USB devices 102
•Photo format 103
•Video format 103
•Music format 105
Functions
APPS list
•Information 107
•How to use 107
•Settings 108
VIERA Link “HDAVI Control™”
•Summary of VIERA Link 108
•Preparations 112
•Easy playback 112
•Power on Link 112
•Power off Link 113
•Standby Power Save 113
•Intelligent Auto Standby 113
•VIERA Link Control 113
•Speaker Selection 115
•Note 115

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Child Lock
•Using Child Lock 116
•PIN number 116
•Parental Rating 117
Shipping Condition
•Shipping Condition 117
Updating the TV Software
•Preparations 118
•Auto update 118
•Manual update 119
Setting characters
•Using numeric buttons 119
Keyboard / Gamepad
•Keyboard 120
•Gamepad 120
Settings
Setting menu
•How to use 122
Picture
•Viewing Mode 123
•Basic settings 124
•Ambient Sensor 124
•Noise reduction settings 124
•Advanced Settings 125
•Option Settings 125
•Screen Settings 126
•Copy Adjustment 127
•Reset Picture Defaults 127
Sound
•Mode 127
•Basic settings 127
•Volume settings 128

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•Voice Guidance Settings 128
•Audio Description 129
•Advanced settings 129
•Reset Sound Defaults 132
Network
•Network Connection 132
•Network Status 132
•VIERA remote Settings 132
•Network Link Settings 132
•Other settings 132
Timer
•Off Timer 133
•Timer Programming 133
•Clock Settings 133
•Auto Standby 134
•No signal Power off 134
Setup
•Eco Navigation 134
•USB Device Setup 134
•Recording Setup 134
•Child Lock 134
•Tuning Menu 134
•Display Settings 136
•VIERA Link Settings 136
•System Menu 137
•Other Settings 137
Support
FAQs
•Picture 138
•Digital TV 139
•Sound 141
•HDMI 141

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•Network 142
•Other 143
Maintenance
•Care and Cleaning 144
Information
•Using Help menu 145
Optional accessories
•Communication Camera 145
•Wall-hanging bracket 146
Licence
•Licence 146
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.
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

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(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.
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)

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■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
■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

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●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
Basic
Basic connection
Please ensure that the unit is disconnected from the mains socket before
attaching or disconnecting any cables.
■Aerial
Aerial terminal
RF cable
Aerial
●Keep RF (antenna) cable away from the mains lead to avoid and minimise
mains interference pickup.
●Do not place the RF cable under the TV.
●Anaerial,correctcable(75Ωcoaxial)andcorrectterminatingplugare
required to obtain optimum quality picture and sound.
●If a communal aerial system is used, you may require the correct
connection cable and plug between the wall aerial socket and the TV.
●Your local Television Service Centre or dealer may be able to assist you
in obtaining the correct aerial system for your particular area and the
accessories required.
●Any matters regarding aerial installation, upgrading of existing systems or
accessories required, and the costs incurred, are the responsibility of you,
the Customer.

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■DVD Recorder / VCR
Aerial terminal
RF cable
DVD Recorder / VCR
Aerial
HDMI terminal
HDMI cable
●For VIERA Link connections
Functions VIERA Link “HDAVI Control™” Summary of VIERA Link
■Set top box
HDMI terminal
HDMI cable
Set top box
Satellite dish
●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.

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●When using an HDMI cable, it is recommended to use fully wired one.
●Check the terminal type and cable plugs are correct when connecting.
Selecting channel
1. Select Digital TV or Analogue TV with TV
●You can also select the mode pressing INPUT/OK/HOLD for MENU
button repeatedly on the control panel of the TV.
●The selected mode is displayed on the top left of the screen.
2. Select a channel with Channel Up / Down or numeric buttons
●Press the numeric buttons to select a channel position with 2 or more-
digit (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 select a channel using information banner
1. Display information banner with INFO 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 watch (Digital TV)
Watching TV Guide
Information banner
Display information banner with INFO.
●Also appears when changing a channel.

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(Example)
Channel position and name
Channel type (Radio, etc.) / encrypted channel ( ) / TV mode ( , )
Programme
Programme start / finish time (Digital TV)
Channel position, etc. (Analogue TV)
Category
Current time
Features available / message meanings
:
Sound mute is on
Rating:
Rating information
Functions Child Lock Parental Rating
Bad signal:
Poor quality TV signal
:
Subtitle service available
:
Multiple image or audio available
, , , :
Audio mode
Settings Sound Advanced settings
AD:
Audio Description service available
●This function can aid visually-impaired viewers by adding an
additional audio track to describe events on screen.

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Settings Sound Audio Description
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 (Digital TV)
●Extra information (Digital TV)
INFO
– Press again to hide the banner.
●To hide the banner
EXIT
●To update the TV software (if available)
(red)
●To select a favourite list (Digital TV)
(blue)
– If the favourite list is created in Favourites Edit.
Watching Tuning and editing channels Favourites Edit
●To adjust banner timeout, set Banner Display Timeout.
Settings Setup Display Settings
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 / Audio Description / Audio Selection / Dual Audio
/ MPX / Volume Correction
3. Set with / / / and press OK to store
Voice Guidance Settings
Guidance settings for visually impaired users

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Settings Sound Voice Guidance Settings
Audio Description
Set to Auto if the programme has Audio Description service, then you will hear
an additional audio track to describe events on screen.
●To adjust the volume for Audio Description
Settings Sound Audio Description
●For Digital TV
Audio Selection
Selects between alternative languages for sound tracks (if available).
●For Digital TV
Dual Audio
Selects stereo / monaural (if available).
●For Digital TV
MPX
Selects multiplex sound mode (if available).
Settings Sound Advanced settings
●For Analogue TV
Volume Correction
Adjusts the volume of each individual channel or input mode.
Subtitle
Display / hide subtitles (if available) with STTL.
●For Digital TV
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 0or turn the TV off.
●The remaining time displays on the information banner.
Watching Basic Information banner

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●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
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.
Adjusting time
■Adjust the standard time
Select the region where you live to adjust the standard time. (Base on GMT)
1. Display the menu with MENU
2. Select Timer Clock Settings Region Select with / and press OK
to access
3. Select the region with / and press OK to set
NSW / ACT / Victoria / Queensland / South Australia / Western Australia /
Northern Territory / Tasmania
●The time contained in the broadcast signal is UTC (Universal Time
coordinated) formally known as GMT (Greenwich Mean Time).
NSW / ACT / Victoria / Queensland / Tasmania: +10:00
South Australia / Northern Territory: +9:30
Western Australia: +8:00
■Adjust for Summer Time
Select time offset from the standard time for Summer Time. (Base on GMT)
1. Display the menu with MENU
2. Select Timer Clock Settings Daylight Saving Time with / and
press OK to access
3. Select Auto / Off / + 1/2 hour / + 1 hour with / and press OK to set
●If there is a gap between displayed time and actual time, set this function.

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●Normally select Auto to adjust as following for the region has been set in
Region Select.
NSW / ACT / Victoria / Tasmania: +11:00
South Australia: +10:30
Queensland: +10:00
Northern Territory: +9:30
Western Australia: +8:00
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.