Panasonic Viera TH-42AS670H Assembly instructions

TH-42AS670H
TH-50AS670H
TH-55AS670H
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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
•Language 27
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

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•Basic settings 38
•Noise reduction settings 39
•Advanced Settings 40
•Option Settings 43
•Screen Settings 44
•Copy Adjustment 45
For best audio
•Sound mode 46
•Basic settings 47
•Volume settings 48
•Voice Guidance Settings 49
•Advanced settings 50
TV Guide
•Using TV Guide 52
•Timer Programming 54
3D
•Note 55
•3D Eyewear - Maintenance 55
•Viewing 3D 56
•3D Mode Selection 57
•3D Settings 58
•Source image format 60
Tuning and editing channels
•Setting menu 61
•Favourites Edit 61
•Channel List 63
•Auto Tuning 64
•Manual Tuning 65
•Update Channel List 65
•New Channel Message 66
•Signal Condition 66
•Add TV Signal 66

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Recording
USB HDD setup
•Preparations 67
•Setting for USB HDD 68
Recording current programme
•One Touch Recording 70
•REW LIVE TV 71
Timer Programming
•Setting Timer Programming 73
•Editing Timer Programming 75
•Note 76
Technical information
•USB HDD 77
Media Player
Using Media Player
•Information 78
•Selecting device / mode 80
•Network device 82
Photo mode
•Selecting file 83
•Viewing photo 84
•Sorting photos 84
•Multi Shot 3D 85
•Using Slideshow 86
Video mode
•Selecting file 90
•Watching video 91
•Video Setup 92
•Audio output settings 93
Recorded TV mode
•Selecting content 94

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•Watching recorded TV 94
•Grouping contents 96
•Deleting content 96
•Changing device 96
•Chapter List 97
•Audio output settings 97
Music mode
•Selecting file 98
•Playing music 98
•Music Setup 99
USB Sharing
•USB Sharing 100
Technical information
•Device handling caution 102
•SD Card 102
•USB devices 103
•Photo format 103
•Video format 104
•Music format 107
Network
Internet content
•Information 108
•Selecting internet content 108
•Note 109
DLNA
•Information 110
•Using DLNA 113
Network connections
•Internet connection 114
•DLNA connection 115
•Note 117

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Network settings
•Network Connection 118
•Custom - Wireless 119
•Custom - Wired 121
•Custom - Wireless Access Point 123
•Network Status 124
•my Home Cloud Settings 124
•VIERA Name 124
•TV Remote App Settings 124
•Network Link Settings 126
•File Sharing Settings 127
•Software Update 127
•New Software Message 127
Photos
•Selecting file 128
•Viewing photo 128
•Using Slideshow 129
Videos
•Selecting file 131
•Watching video 131
•Video Setup 133
•Audio output settings 134
Music
•Selecting file 135
•Playing music 135
•Music Setup 136
Technical information
•Photo format 137
•Video format 137
•Music format 141

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Functions
User profile
•Information 142
•Settings 142
•my Stream 143
Voice Control
•Preparations 145
•How to use 146
Touch Pad Controller
•Information 147
•My button 147
•Settings 148
VIERA Link “HDAVI Control™”
•Summary of VIERA Link 149
•Preparations 153
•Easy playback 153
•Power on Link 154
•Power off Link 154
•Standby Power Save 154
•Intelligent Auto Standby 154
•VIERA Link Control 155
•Speaker Selection 156
•Note 157
Child Lock
•Using Child Lock 158
•PIN number 158
Shipping Condition
•Shipping Condition 159
Updating the TV Software
•Information 160
•Auto update 160
•Manual update 161

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Setting characters
•Using Numeric buttons 162
Bluetooth devices
•Bluetooth Setup 163
Keyboard
•Keyboard 165
Settings
Setting menu
•How to use 166
Picture
•Viewing Mode 168
•Basic settings 168
•Ambient Sensor 169
•Noise reduction settings 169
•Advanced Settings 169
•Option Settings 170
•Screen Settings 171
•3D Settings 172
•Copy Adjustment 173
•Reset to Defaults 173
Sound
•Mode 174
•Basic settings 174
•Volume settings 175
•Voice Guidance Settings 176
•Advanced settings 177
•Reset to Defaults 177
Network
•Network Connection 178
•Network Status 178
•my Home Cloud Settings 178
•VIERA Name 178

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•TV Remote App Settings 178
•Network Link Settings 178
•File Sharing Settings 179
•Other settings 179
Timer
•Off Timer 180
•Timer Programming 180
•Clock Settings 180
•Auto Standby 180
•No signal Power off 180
Setup
•Eco Navigation 181
•Voice Control Settings 181
•User Settings 181
•USB Device Setup 181
•Recording Setup 181
•VIERA Touch Pad Controller 181
•Bluetooth Setup 181
•Child Lock 182
•Tuning Menu 182
•Language 183
•Display Settings 184
•VIERA Link Settings 185
•System Menu 186
•Other Settings 186
Support
FAQs
•Picture 187
•Digital TV 188
•Sound 189
•3D 189
•HDMI 190
•Network 191

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•Other 192
Maintenance
•Care and Cleaning 194
Information
•Using Help menu 195
Optional accessories
•3D Eyewear 196
•Communication Camera 196
•Wall-hanging bracket 197
Licence
•Licence 198
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
●For Digital TV
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.
Watching > TV Guide > Using TV Guide