Panasonic TH-55AS740A User manual

TH-55AS740A
TH-60AS740A
e HELP
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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 25
•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 65
•Auto Tuning 66
•Manual Tuning 67
•Update Channel List 67
•New Channel Message 68
•Signal Condition 68
•Add TV Signal 68

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Recording
USB HDD setup
•Preparations 69
•Setting for USB HDD 70
Recording current programme
•One Touch Recording 72
•REW LIVE TV 73
Timer Programming
•Setting Timer Programming 75
•Editing Timer Programming 77
•Remote recording 78
•Note 79
Technical information
•USB HDD 80
Media Player
Using Media Player
•Information 81
•Selecting device / mode 83
•Network device 85
Photo mode
•Selecting file 86
•Viewing photo 87
•Sorting photos 87
•Multi Shot 3D 88
•Using Slideshow 89
Video mode
•Selecting file 93
•Watching video 94
•Video Setup 95
•Audio output settings 96

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Recorded TV mode
•Selecting content 97
•Watching recorded TV 98
•Grouping contents 99
•Deleting content 100
•Changing device 100
•Chapter List 100
•Audio output settings 101
Music mode
•Selecting file 102
•Playing music 102
•Music Setup 103
USB Sharing
•USB Sharing 104
Technical information
•Device handling caution 106
•SD Card 106
•USB devices 107
•Photo format 107
•Video format 108
•Music format 111
Network
Internet content
•Information 112
•Selecting internet content 112
•Note 113
DLNA
•Information 114
•Using DLNA 117
Network connections
•Internet connection 118
•DLNA connection 119

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•Note 121
Network settings
•Network Connection 122
•Custom - Wireless 123
•Custom - Wired 125
•Custom - Wireless Access Point 127
•Network Status 128
•my Home Cloud Settings 128
•VIERA Name 128
•TV Remote App Settings 128
•Network Link Settings 130
•TV Anytime Settings 131
•File Sharing Settings 131
•Software Update 131
•New Software Message 132
Photos
•Selecting file 133
•Viewing photo 133
•Using Slideshow 134
Videos
•Selecting file 136
•Watching video 136
•Video Setup 138
•Audio output settings 139
Music
•Selecting file 140
•Playing music 141
•Music Setup 141
DIGA Recorder
•Controlling DIGA Recorder 142
Technical information
•Photo format 143
•Video format 143

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•Music format 146
Functions
User profile
•Information 147
•Settings 147
•my Stream 148
Voice Control
•Preparations 150
•How to use 151
Touch Pad Controller
•Information 152
•My button 152
•Settings 153
Multi Window
•Information 154
•How to use 154
•Note 156
VIERA Link “HDAVI Control™”
•Summary of VIERA Link 157
•Preparations 161
•Easy playback 161
•Power on Link 162
•Power off Link 162
•Standby Power Save 162
•Intelligent Auto Standby 162
•VIERA Link Control 163
•Speaker Selection 164
•Note 165
Child Lock
•Using Child Lock 166
•PIN number 167
•Parental Rating 167

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Data Service Application
•Using Data Service Application 168
•Cookie 168
•Note 169
Shipping Condition
•Shipping Condition 170
Updating the TV Software
•Information 171
•Auto update 171
•Manual update 172
Setting characters
•Using Numeric buttons 173
Bluetooth devices
•Bluetooth Setup 174
Keyboard
•Keyboard 176
Settings
Setting menu
•How to use 177
Picture
•Viewing Mode 179
•Basic settings 179
•Ambient Sensor 180
•Noise reduction settings 180
•Advanced Settings 180
•Option Settings 181
•Screen Settings 182
•3D Settings 183
•Copy Adjustment 184
•Reset Picture Defaults 184

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

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•Display Settings 195
•VIERA Link Settings 196
•Data Service Application 197
•System Menu 198
•Other Settings 198
Support
FAQs
•Picture 199
•Digital TV 200
•Sound 202
•3D 203
•HDMI 203
•Network 204
•Other 205
Maintenance
•Care and Cleaning 207
Information
•Using Help menu 208
Optional accessories
•3D Eyewear 209
•Communication Camera 209
•Wall-hanging bracket 210
Licence
•Licence 211
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.

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■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
●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™”
Multi Window
Functions > Multi Window
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