Panasonic Viera TH-60AS640A User manual

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my Home Screen
my Home Screen
•Information 10
•How to use 11
•Settings 12
•OSD Colour 13
APPS List
•Information 14
•How to use 14
•Settings 15
Watching
Basic
•Basic connection 16
•Selecting channel 18
•Information banner 19
•Option Menu 21
•Subtitle 22
•Last view 22
•Off Timer 23
•Energy saving functions 23
•Adjusting time 25
External equipment
•External connection 27
•Watching external input 30
•Operating with TV’s remote control 31
•HDMI features 32
•Valid input signals 34
For best picture
•Viewing Mode 35
•Ambient Sensor 36
•Aspect 36
•Basic settings 37

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•Noise reduction settings 38
•Advanced Settings 39
•Option Settings 42
•Screen Settings 43
•Copy Adjustment 44
For best audio
•Sound mode 45
•Basic settings 45
•Volume settings 47
•Voice Guidance Settings 48
•Audio Description 49
•Advanced settings 50
TV Guide
•Using TV Guide 53
•Timer Programming 55
Tuning and editing channels
•Setting menu 56
•Favourites Edit 56
•Channel List 58
•Auto Tuning 59
•Manual Tuning 59
•Update Channel List 60
•New Channel Message 60
•Signal Condition 61
•Add TV Signal 61
Recording
USB HDD setup
•Preparations 62
•Setting for USB HDD 63
Recording current programme
•One Touch Recording 65
•REW LIVE TV 66

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Timer Programming
•Setting Timer Programming 68
•Editing Timer Programming 70
•Remote recording 71
•Note 71
Technical information
•USB HDD 73
Media Player
Using Media Player
•Information 74
•Selecting device / mode 76
•Network device 78
Photo mode
•Selecting file 79
•Viewing photo 80
•Sorting photos 80
•Using Slideshow 81
Video mode
•Selecting file 85
•Watching video 86
•Video Setup 87
•Audio output settings 88
Recorded TV mode
•Selecting content 89
•Watching recorded TV 90
•Grouping contents 91
•Deleting content 91
•Changing device 91
•Chapter List 92
•Audio output settings 92
Music mode
•Selecting file 93

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•Playing music 93
•Music Setup 94
USB Sharing
•USB Sharing 95
Technical information
•Device handling caution 97
•USB devices 97
•Photo format 98
•Video format 98
•Music format 101
Network
Internet content
•Information 102
•Selecting internet content 102
•Note 103
DLNA
•Information 104
•Using DLNA 107
Network connections
•Internet connection 108
•DLNA connection 109
•Note 111
Network settings
•Network Connection 112
•Custom - Wireless 113
•Custom - Wired 115
•Custom - Wireless Access Point 117
•Network Status 118
•my Home Cloud Settings 118
•VIERA Name 119
•TV Remote App Settings 119
•Network Link Settings 120

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•TV Anytime Settings 121
•File Sharing Settings 122
•Software Update 122
•New Software Message 122
Photos
•Selecting file 123
•Viewing photo 124
•Using Slideshow 124
Videos
•Selecting file 126
•Watching video 126
•Video Setup 128
•Audio output settings 129
Music
•Selecting file 130
•Playing music 130
•Music Setup 131
DIGA Recorder
•Controlling DIGA Recorder 132
Technical information
•Photo format 133
•Video format 133
•Music format 136
Functions
Voice Control
•Using Voice Control 137
VIERA Link “HDAVI Control™”
•Summary of VIERA Link 139
•Preparations 143
•Easy playback 143
•Power on Link 144
•Power off Link 144

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•Standby Power Save 144
•Intelligent Auto Standby 144
•VIERA Link Control 145
•Speaker Selection 146
•Note 147
Child Lock
•Using Child Lock 148
•PIN number 149
•Parental Rating 149
Data Service Application
•Using Data Service Application 150
•Cookie 150
•Note 151
Shipping Condition
•Shipping Condition 152
Updating the TV Software
•Information 153
•Auto update 153
•Manual update 154
Setting characters
•Using Numeric buttons 155
Keyboard
•Keyboard 156
Settings
Setting menu
•How to use 157
Picture
•Viewing Mode 159
•Basic settings 159
•Ambient Sensor 160
•Noise reduction settings 160

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•Advanced Settings 160
•Option Settings 161
•Screen Settings 162
•Copy Adjustment 162
•Reset Picture Defaults 162
Sound
•Mode 163
•Basic settings 163
•Volume settings 164
•Voice Guidance Settings 164
•Audio Description 165
•Advanced settings 166
•Reset Sound Defaults 166
Network
•Network Connection 167
•Network Status 167
•my Home Cloud Settings 167
•VIERA Name 167
•TV Remote App Settings 167
•Network Link Settings 167
•TV Anytime Settings 167
•File Sharing Settings 168
•Other settings 168
Timer
•Off Timer 169
•Timer Programming 169
•Clock Settings 169
•Auto Standby 170
•No signal Power off 170
Setup
•Eco Navigation 171
•Voice Control Settings 171
•USB Device Setup 171

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•Recording Setup 171
•Child Lock 171
•Tuning Menu 171
•Display Settings 173
•VIERA Link Settings 174
•Data Service Application 175
•System Menu 175
•Other Settings 175
Support
FAQs
•Picture 176
•Digital TV 178
•Sound 180
•HDMI 180
•Network 181
•Other 182
Maintenance
•Care and Cleaning 184
Information
•Using Help menu 185
Optional accessories
•Communication Camera 186
•Wall-hanging bracket 186
Licence
•Licence 187
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.
■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.

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■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
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.

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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

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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
Start time / End time (Digital TV)
Channel position, etc. (Analogue TV)
Category
Current time
Features available / message meanings
Rating:
Rating information
Functions > Child Lock > Parental Rating
Bad signal:
Poor quality TV signal
AD:
Audio Description service available
●This function can aid visually-impaired viewers by adding an
additional audio track to describe events on screen.
Watching > For best audio > Audio Description

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Subtitle service available
:
Multiple image or audio available
, , , :
Audio mode
Watching > For best audio > Advanced settings
:
Data service (Hybrid Broadcast Broadband TV application) available
Functions > Data Service Application > Using Data Service Application
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