Panasonic VIERA TH-P55VT60A User manual

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TH-P55VT60A
TH-P65VT60A

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Watching
my Home Screen
•Information 11
•How to use 12
•Settings 13
Basic
•Basic connection 15
•Selecting channel 17
•Information banner 18
•Option Menu 20
•Subtitle 21
•Off Timer 21
•Last view 21
•Adjusting time 22
External equipment
•External connection 23
•Watching external input 25
•Operating with TV’s remote control 26
•HDMI features 27
•Valid input signals 29
For best picture
•Viewing Mode 30
•Ambient Sensor 31
•Auto power standby function 31
•Aspect 32
•Advanced Settings 33
•Lock Settings 36
•Copy Adjustment 37
For best audio
•Sound mode 38
TV Guide
•Using TV Guide 39
•Timer Programming 40

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3D
•Note 41
•3D Eyewear - Functions 42
•3D Eyewear - Registration 44
•3D Eyewear - Replacing battery 44
•Viewing 3D 45
•3D Mode Selection 46
•3D Settings 47
•Source image format 50
Tuning and editing channels
•Setting menu 51
•Favourites Edit 51
•Channel List 53
•Auto Tuning 54
•Manual Tuning 54
•Update Channel List 55
•New Channel Message 55
•Signal Condition 55
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

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Internet service
Internet content
•Information 68
•Selecting internet content 68
•Note 69
Network connections
•Internet connection 70
•Note 71
Network settings
•Network Connection 72
•Custom - Wireless 73
•Custom - Wired 76
•Network Status 77
•VIERA remote Settings 77
•Network Link Settings 77
•Software Update 78
•New Software Message 78
Home network
DLNA
•Information 79
•Using DLNA 82
Network connections
•DLNA connection 83
•Note 85
Network settings
•Network Connection 85
•Custom - Wireless 86
•Custom - Wired 89
•Custom - Wireless Access Point 90
•Network Status 91
•VIERA remote Settings 92
•Network Link Settings 93

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•Software Update 94
•New Software Message 94
Photos
•Selecting file 95
•Viewing photo 96
•Using slideshow 96
Videos
•Selecting file 98
•Watching video 99
•Video Setup 100
•Audio output settings 101
Music
•Selecting file 102
•Playing music 102
•Music Setup 103
DIGA Recorder
•Controlling DIGA Recorder 104
Technical information
•Photo format 105
•Video format 105
•Music format 108
Media Player
Using Media Player
•Information 110
•Selecting device / mode 112
Photo mode
•Selecting file 113
•Viewing photo 114
•Sorting photos 115
•Multi Shot 3D 115
•Using slideshow 116

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Video mode
•Selecting file 120
•Watching video 121
•Video Setup 122
•Audio output settings 123
Recorded TV mode
•Selecting content 124
•Watching recorded TV 125
•Grouping contents 126
•Deleting content 126
•Changing device 126
•Chapter List 127
•Audio output settings 127
Music mode
•Selecting file 128
•Playing music 128
•Music Setup 129
USB Sharing
•USB Sharing 129
Technical information
•Device handling caution 131
•SD Card 131
•USB devices 132
•Photo format 133
•Video format 133
•Music format 136
Functions
APPS List
•Information 137
•How to use 137
•Settings 138

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VIERA Link “HDAVI Control™”
•Summary of VIERA Link 138
•Preparations 142
•Easy playback 142
•Power on Link 142
•Power off Link 143
•Standby Power Save 143
•Intelligent Auto Standby 143
•VIERA Link Control 143
•Speaker Selection 145
•Note 145
Child Lock
•Using Child Lock 146
•PIN number 146
•Parental Rating 147
Shipping Condition
•Shipping Condition 147
Updating the TV Software
•Information 148
•Auto update 148
•Manual update 149
Setting characters
•Using numeric buttons 149
Built-in Camera
•Using built-in Camera 150
Voice Control
•Preparations 151
•How to use 152
Electronic Touch Pen
•Information 153
•Touch Pen Setup 153
•Using Electronic Touch Pen 153
•Maintenance 154

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Bluetooth devices
•Bluetooth Setup 155
Keyboard / Gamepad
•Keyboard 157
•Gamepad 158
Settings
Setting menu
•How to use 159
Picture
•Viewing Mode 161
•Basic settings 162
•Ambient Sensor 163
•Noise reduction settings 163
•Resolution Remaster 163
•Caption Smoother 163
•Brilliance Enhancer 163
•Intelligent Frame Creation 163
•24p Smooth Film 164
•Advanced Settings 164
•Option Settings 164
•Screen Settings 165
•3D Settings 167
•Lock Settings 168
•Copy Adjustment 169
•Reset Picture Defaults 169
Sound
•Mode 169
•Basic settings 169
•Volume settings 171
•Voice Guidance Settings 171
•Audio Description 172
•Advanced settings 172

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•Reset Sound Defaults 174
Network
•Network Connection 175
•Network Status 175
•VIERA remote Settings 175
•Network Link Settings 175
•Other settings 175
Timer
•Off Timer 176
•Timer Programming 176
•Clock Settings 176
•Auto Standby 177
•No signal Power off 177
Setup
•Eco Navigation 177
•Voice Control Settings 177
•USB Device Setup 177
•Recording Setup 177
•Touch Pen Setup 177
•VIERA Touch Pad Controller 178
•Bluetooth Setup 178
•Child Lock 178
•Tuning Menu 178
•Display Settings 180
•VIERA Link Settings 180
•Professional Mode (isfccc) 181
•System Menu 181
•Other Settings 182
Support
FAQs
•Picture 183
•Digital TV 184

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•Sound 186
•3D 187
•HDMI 188
•Network 188
•Other 190
Maintenance
•Care and Cleaning 192
Information
•Using Help menu 193
Optional accessories
•Electronic Touch Pen 194
•3D Eyewear 194
•Wall-hanging bracket 195
Licence
•Licence 196
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
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

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Information banner
Display information banner with INFO.
●Also appears when changing a channel.
(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

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AD:
Audio Description service available
●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

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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 / 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
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.