Panasonic TH-42AS700A User manual

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TH-42AS700A
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my Home Screen
my Home Screen
•Information 11
•How to use 12
•Settings 13
•OSD Colour 15
APPS List
•Information 16
•How to use 16
•Settings 17
Watching
Basic
•Basic connection 18
•Selecting channel 20
•Information banner 21
•Option Menu 23
•Subtitle 24
•Last view 24
•Off Timer 24
•Energy saving functions 25
•Adjusting time 26
External equipment
•External connection 28
•Watching external input 31
•Operating with TV’s remote control 32
•HDMI features 33
•Valid input signals 35
For best picture
•Viewing Mode 36
•Ambient Sensor 37
•Aspect 37
•Basic settings 38

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•Noise reduction settings 39
•Advanced Settings 40
•Option Settings 43
•Screen Settings 44
•Copy Adjustment 45
For best audio
•Sound mode 46
•Basic settings 46
•Volume settings 48
•Voice Guidance Settings 49
•Audio Description 50
•Advanced settings 51
TV Guide
•Using TV Guide 54
•Timer Programming 56
3D
•Note 57
•3D Eyewear - Maintenance 57
•Viewing 3D 58
•3D Mode Selection 59
•3D Settings 60
•Source image format 62
Tuning and editing channels
•Setting menu 63
•Favourites Edit 63
•Channel List 64
•Auto Tuning 65
•Manual Tuning 66
•Update Channel List 67
•New Channel Message 67
•Signal Condition 67
•Add TV Signal 67

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Recording
USB HDD setup
•Preparations 68
•Setting for USB HDD 69
Recording current programme
•One Touch Recording 71
•REW LIVE TV 72
Timer Programming
•Setting Timer Programming 74
•Editing Timer Programming 76
•Remote recording 77
•Note 77
Technical information
•USB HDD 79
Media Player
Using Media Player
•Information 80
•Selecting device / mode 82
•Network device 84
Photo mode
•Selecting file 85
•Viewing photo 86
•Sorting photos 86
•Multi Shot 3D 87
•Using Slideshow 88
Video mode
•Selecting file 92
•Watching video 93
•Video Setup 94
•Audio output settings 95

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Recorded TV mode
•Selecting content 96
•Watching recorded TV 97
•Grouping contents 98
•Deleting content 98
•Changing device 99
•Chapter List 99
•Audio output settings 100
Music mode
•Selecting file 101
•Playing music 101
•Music Setup 102
USB Sharing
•USB Sharing 103
Technical information
•Device handling caution 105
•SD Card 105
•USB devices 106
•Photo format 106
•Video format 107
•Music format 110
Network
Internet content
•Information 111
•Selecting internet content 111
•Note 112
DLNA
•Information 113
•Using DLNA 116
Network connections
•Internet connection 117
•DLNA connection 118

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•Note 120
Network settings
•Network Connection 121
•Custom - Wireless 122
•Custom - Wired 124
•Custom - Wireless Access Point 126
•Network Status 127
•my Home Cloud Settings 127
•VIERA Name 127
•TV Remote App Settings 128
•Network Link Settings 129
•TV Anytime Settings 130
•File Sharing Settings 131
•Software Update 131
•New Software Message 131
Photos
•Selecting file 132
•Viewing photo 133
•Using Slideshow 133
Videos
•Selecting file 135
•Watching video 135
•Video Setup 137
•Audio output settings 138
Music
•Selecting file 139
•Playing music 139
•Music Setup 140
DIGA Recorder
•Controlling DIGA Recorder 141
Technical information
•Photo format 142
•Video format 142

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•Music format 145
Functions
User profile
•Information 146
•Settings 146
•my Stream 147
Voice Control
•Preparations 149
•How to use 150
Touch Pad Controller
•Information 151
•My button 151
•Settings 152
VIERA Link “HDAVI Control™”
•Summary of VIERA Link 153
•Preparations 157
•Easy playback 157
•Power on Link 158
•Power off Link 158
•Standby Power Save 158
•Intelligent Auto Standby 158
•VIERA Link Control 159
•Speaker Selection 160
•Note 161
Child Lock
•Using Child Lock 162
•PIN number 162
•Parental Rating 163
Data Service Application
•Using Data Service Application 164
•Cookie 164
•Note 165

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Shipping Condition
•Shipping Condition 166
Updating the TV Software
•Information 167
•Auto update 167
•Manual update 168
Setting characters
•Using Numeric buttons 169
Bluetooth devices
•Bluetooth Setup 170
Keyboard
•Keyboard 172
Settings
Setting menu
•How to use 173
Picture
•Viewing Mode 175
•Basic settings 175
•Ambient Sensor 176
•Noise reduction settings 176
•Advanced Settings 176
•Option Settings 177
•Screen Settings 178
•3D Settings 179
•Copy Adjustment 180
•Reset Picture Defaults 180
Sound
•Mode 181
•Basic settings 181
•Volume settings 182
•Voice Guidance Settings 182
•Audio Description 183

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•Advanced settings 184
•Reset Sound Defaults 184
Network
•Network Connection 185
•Network Status 185
•my Home Cloud Settings 185
•VIERA Name 185
•TV Remote App Settings 185
•Network Link Settings 185
•TV Anytime Settings 185
•File Sharing Settings 185
•Other settings 186
Timer
•Off Timer 187
•Timer Programming 187
•Clock Settings 187
•Auto Standby 188
•No signal Power off 188
Setup
•Eco Navigation 189
•Voice Control Settings 189
•User Settings 189
•USB Device Setup 189
•Recording Setup 189
•VIERA Touch Pad Controller 189
•Bluetooth Setup 190
•Child Lock 190
•Tuning Menu 190
•Display Settings 191
•VIERA Link Settings 192
•Data Service Application 193
•System Menu 194
•Other Settings 194

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Support
FAQs
•Picture 195
•Digital TV 197
•Sound 199
•3D 199
•HDMI 200
•Network 201
•Other 202
Maintenance
•Care and Cleaning 204
Information
•Using Help menu 205
Optional accessories
•3D Eyewear 206
•Communication Camera 206
•Wall-hanging bracket 207
Licence
•Licence 208
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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my Home Screen
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 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.

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How to use
Home Screen provides access to special features such as 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.
my Home Screen > 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.
(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.
■Face Recognition / Voice Print Recognition
By using the Communication Camera and Voice Control function, this TV
recognises your face / voice and displays the registered Home Screen.
●Say “my Home Screen” into the microphone of the Touch Pad Controller to
use this function.
●To use this function, you need to set up a user profile and register face /
voice data, preferred Home Screen, etc.
Functions > User profile > Settings

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●Communication Camera is not included. Please purchase as necessary.
Support > Optional accessories
●For details of Voice Control function
Functions > Voice Control
■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 change the colour type of on-screen displays, set OSD Colour.
my Home Screen > my Home Screen > OSD Colour
●To use this function fully, you need a broadband network environment.
Ensure the network connections and network settings are completed.
Network > Network connections
Network > 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 may not be able to
use my Home Screen. You can update the software later manually.
Network > Network settings > Software Update

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OSD Colour
1. Display the menu with MENU.
2. Select Setup > Display Settings > OSD Colour with / and press OK
to access.
3. Set with / and press OK to store.
OSD Colour
(Jet black / Pale grey / Organic brown / Sand beige)
Selects the preferred colour type of on-screen displays.
●This function is available for the information banner, menu screen, Home
Screen, etc.

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APPS List
Information
Various applications (internet contents, network contents, Media Player, etc.)
can be accessed easily from APPS List.
■APPS List
(Example)
= Note =
●APPS List is subject to change without notice.
How to use
You can access special features such as internet contents, network contents,
Media Player, etc. from APPS List.
1. Display APPS List with APPS.
(Example)
●To exit APPS List
EXIT
2. Select an icon of the features with / / / and press OK to access.
Internet contents
Network > Internet content
my Stream
●Provides recommended contents (TV programme, internet content,
etc.).
●You need a broadband network environment to use this function fully.
●Follow the on-screen instructions to operate the application.
Functions > User profile > my Stream

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Media Player
Media Player > Using Media Player > Selecting device / mode
Recorded TV
Media Player > Recorded TV mode
Media Server
Network > DLNA > Using DLNA
VIERA Link
Functions > VIERA Link “HDAVI Control™”
Settings
You can customise APPS List (screen settings, etc.).
1. Display APPS List with APPS.
2. Select the icon for settings on APPS List with / / / and press OK
to access.
3. Follow the on-screen instructions.
= Note =
●Setup menu items may be changed without notice.

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Watching
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
■Set top box
HDMI terminal
HDMI cable
Set top box
Satellite dish
= Note =
●For VIERA Link connections
Functions > VIERA Link “HDAVI Control™” > Summary of VIERA Link
●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.
●Use a fully wired HDMI compliant cable.
●Check the terminal type and cable plugs are correct when connecting.

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Selecting channel
1. Select Digital TV or Analogue TV with 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 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 with / / / and press OK to
access.
3. Select View with / and press OK to watch. (Digital TV)
Watching > TV Guide > Using TV Guide