Panasonic Viera TH-L32E6Z User manual

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TH-L32E6Z
TH-L42E6Z
TH-L50E6Z

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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
External equipment
•External connection 19
•Watching external input 21
•Operating with TV’s remote control 22
•HDMI features 23
•Valid input signals 25
For best picture
•Viewing Mode 25
•Ambient Sensor 26
•Auto power standby function 26
•Aspect 26
•Advanced Settings 27
•Copy Adjustment 30
For best audio
•Sound mode 30
TV Guide
•Freeview Guide 31
Teletext
•Viewing Teletext 32
•Teletext mode 34

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Tuning and editing channels
•Setting menu 35
•Favourites Edit 35
•Channel List 36
•Auto Tuning 37
•Manual Tuning 38
•Update Channel List 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
Technical information
•USB HDD 45
Internet service
Internet content
•Information 46
•Selecting internet content 46
•Note 47
Network connections
•Internet connection 47
•Note 48
Network settings
•Network Connection 49
•Custom - Wireless 50
•Custom - Wired 52
•Network Status 54
•VIERA remote Settings 54

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•Network Link Settings 54
•Software Update 54
•New Software Message 54
Home network
DLNA
•Information 55
•Using DLNA 57
Network connections
•DLNA connection 58
•Note 60
Network settings
•Network Connection 60
•Custom - Wireless 62
•Custom - Wired 64
•Custom - Wireless Access Point 65
•Network Status 66
•VIERA remote Settings 67
•Network Link Settings 67
•Software Update 68
•New Software Message 68
Photos
•Selecting file 69
•Viewing photo 69
•Using slideshow 70
Videos
•Selecting file 71
•Watching video 72
•Video Setup 73
•Audio output settings 74
Music
•Selecting file 74
•Playing music 75

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•Music Setup 75
DIGA Recorder
•Controlling DIGA Recorder 76
Technical information
•Photo format 76
•Video format 77
•Music format 79
Media Player
Using Media Player
•Information 80
•Selecting device / mode 81
Photo mode
•Selecting file 83
•Viewing photo 83
•Sorting photos 84
•Using slideshow 84
Video mode
•Selecting file 87
•Watching video 88
•Video Setup 89
•Audio output settings 90
Recorded TV mode
•Selecting content 91
•Watching recorded TV 91
•Grouping contents 92
•Deleting content 93
•Changing device 93
•Audio output settings 93
Music mode
•Selecting file 94
•Playing music 94
•Music Setup 95

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USB Sharing
•USB Sharing 95
Technical information
•Device handling caution 97
•USB devices 97
•Photo format 98
•Video format 98
•Music format 100
Functions
APPS list
•Information 102
•How to use 102
•Settings 103
VIERA Link “HDAVI Control™”
•Summary of VIERA Link 103
•Preparations 107
•Easy playback 107
•Power on Link 107
•Power off Link 108
•Standby Power Save 108
•Intelligent Auto Standby 108
•VIERA Link Control 108
•Speaker Selection 110
•Note 110
Child Lock
•Using Child Lock 111
•PIN number 112
•Parental Rating 112
Shipping Condition
•Shipping Condition 112
Updating the TV Software
•Preparations 113

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•Auto update 113
•Manual update 114
Setting characters
•Using numeric buttons 114
Keyboard / Gamepad
•Keyboard 115
•Gamepad 115
Settings
Setting menu
•How to use 117
Picture
•Viewing Mode 118
•Basic settings 119
•Ambient Sensor 119
•Noise reduction settings 119
•Advanced Settings 120
•Option Settings 120
•Screen Settings 121
•Copy Adjustment 122
•Reset Picture Defaults 122
Sound
•Mode 122
•Basic settings 122
•Volume settings 123
•Voice Guidance Settings 123
•Audio Description 124
•Advanced settings 124
•Reset Sound Defaults 126
Network
•Network Connection 126
•Network Status 127
•VIERA remote Settings 127

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•Network Link Settings 127
•Other settings 127
Timer
•Off Timer 127
•Clock Settings 127
•Auto Standby 128
•No signal Power off 128
Setup
•Eco Navigation 128
•USB Device Setup 128
•Recording Setup 128
•Child Lock 129
•Tuning Menu 129
•Language 130
•Display Settings 130
•VIERA Link Settings 131
•System Menu 132
•Other Settings 132
Support
FAQs
•Picture 133
•Digital TV 134
•Sound 134
•HDMI 135
•Network 135
•Other 136
Maintenance
•Care and Cleaning 137
Information
•Using Help menu 138
Optional accessories
•Communication Camera 139

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•Wall-hanging bracket 139
Licence
•Licence 140
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
Using the Freeview Guide enables you to select a programme easily.
●For Digital TV
Watching TV Guide Freeview 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
:
Teletext service available
, , , :
Audio mode
Settings Sound Advanced settings
AD:
Audio Description service available

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●This function can aid visually-impaired viewers by adding an
additional audio track to describe events on screen.
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 / Video Selection / Audio Selection / AD / Dual
Audio / Subtitle Language / MPX / Volume Correction
3. Set with / / / and press OK to store
Voice Guidance Settings

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Guidance settings for visually impaired users
Settings Sound Voice Guidance Settings
Video Selection
Selects from a group of multiple videos (if available).
●For Digital TV
Audio Selection / AD
Selects between alternative languages for sound tracks (if available).
●For Digital TV
Dual Audio
Selects stereo / monaural (if available).
●For Digital TV
Subtitle Language
Selects the language for subtitles (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.
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.

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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
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 One Touch Recording is in
progress.
●Watching less than 10 seconds is not reflected in the previously viewed
channel or input mode.
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

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= 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.
■AV devices
AV IN (COMPONENT) terminal
Component cables
DVD player
AV IN (VIDEO) terminal
Composite cables
Camcorder / Game equipment
■USB devices
USB port