Detailed instructions for use are in the User's Guide.
[. . . ] TX-42CSR610
e HELP
English
my Home Screen
my Home Screen
• Information10 • How to use 11 • Settings12 • OSD Colour14
APPS List
• Information15 • How to use 16 • Settings17
Watching
Basic
• Basic connection • Selecting channel 18 21
• Information banner22 • Option Menu25 • Subtitle27 • Last view • Energy saving functions • Adjusting time 28 30 32 • Off Timer29
• Language33
External equipment
• External connection • Watching external input • Operating with TV’s remote control • HDMI features • Terminal information • Valid input signals 34 37 39 41 43 45
For best picture
• Viewing Mode46 • Ambient Sensor47
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• Aspect48 • Aspect Control Signal • Basic settings • Noise reduction settings 50 52 53
• Advanced Settings54 • Option Settings57 • Screen Settings59 • Copy Adjustment60
For best audio
• Sound mode • Basic settings • Volume settings 61 62 63
• Voice Guidance Settings64 • Audio Description65 • Advanced settings 66
TV Guide
• Using TV Guide 68
Teletext
• Viewing Teletext • Teletext mode 71 73
• Teletext Character Set74
Tuning and editing channels
• Setting menu 75 • Favourites Edit76 • Channel List78 • Auto Setup80 • Manual Tuning82 • Update Channel List83 • New Channel Message84 • Signal Condition85 • Other settings 86
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Media Player
Using Media Player
• Information87 • Selecting device / mode • Network device 89 91
Photo mode
• Selecting file • Viewing photo • Sorting photos • Using Slideshow 92 93 94 95
Video mode
• Selecting file • Watching video • Audio output settings 99 100 104
• Video Setup102
Music mode
• Selecting file • Playing music 105 106
• Music Setup107
Technical information
• Device handling caution • USB devices • Photo format • Video format • Music format 108 109 110 111 114
Network
Internet content
• Information115 • Selecting internet content 116 • Note117
DLNA
• In-House streaming -4118
• Using DLNA
121
Network connections
• Internet connection • DLNA connection 122 123
• Note125
Network settings
• Network Connection126 • Custom - Wireless128 • Custom - Wired131 • Custom - Wireless Access Point133 • Network Status134 • my Home Cloud Settings135 • VIERA Name136 • TV Remote App Settings137 • Network Link Settings138 • File Sharing Settings139 • Mirroring Settings140 • Software Update141 • New Software Message142
Photos
• Selecting file • Viewing photo • Using Slideshow 143 144 145
Videos
• Selecting file • Watching video • Audio output settings 147 148 152
• Video Setup150
Music
• Selecting file • Playing music 153 154
• Music Setup155
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Technical information
• Photo format • Video format • Music format 156 157 160
Functions
Mirroring
• How to use 161 • Mirroring Settings162
VIERA Link “HDAVI Control™”
• Summary of VIERA Link • Easy playback 163 169 • Preparations168 • Power on Link170 • Power off Link171 • Standby Power Save172 • Intelligent Auto Standby173 • VIERA Link Control174 • Speaker Selection176 • Note177
Child Lock
• Using Child Lock • PIN number 178 179
Data Service Application
• Using Data Service Application 180 • Cookie181 • Note182
Common Interface
• Caution183 • Using Common Interface 184
Shipping Condition
• Shipping Condition185
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Updating the TV Software
• Information186 • Auto update • Manual update 187 188
Setting characters
• Using Numeric buttons 189
Keyboard
• Keyboard190
Settings
Setting menu
• How to use 191
Picture
• Viewing Mode193 • Basic settings • Noise reduction settings 194 196 • Ambient Sensor195 • Advanced Settings197 • Option Settings198 • Screen Settings200 • Copy Adjustment201 • Reset to Defaults202
Sound
• Mode203 • Basic settings • Volume settings 204 205
• Voice Guidance Settings206 • Audio Description207 • Advanced settings 208 • Reset to Defaults209
Network
• Network Connection210 • Network Status211 -7-
• my Home Cloud Settings212 • VIERA Name213 • TV Remote App Settings214 • Network Link Settings215 • File Sharing Settings216 • Mirroring Settings217 • Other settings 218
Timer
• Off Timer219 • Time Zone220 • Auto Standby221 • No signal Power off222
Setup
• Eco Navigation223 • USB Device Setup224 • Child Lock225 • Tuning Menu226 • Language228 • Display Settings229 • Common Interface231 • VIERA Link Settings232 • Data Service Application233 • System Menu234 • Other Settings235
Support
Help menu
• Using Help menu 236
FAQs
• Picture237 • Digital TV • Analogue TV 239 240
• Sound241
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• HDMI242 • Network243 • Other245
Maintenance
• Care and Cleaning 246
Optional accessories
• Wall-hanging bracket247
Licence
• Licence248 OK Menu Letters enclosed in brackets indicate remote control buttons. References in this eHELP
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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. [. . . ] (Example)
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A broadband network environment is required to be able to use this function. Ensure the network connections and network settings are completed.
etwork > Network connections N etwork > Network settings N
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Selecting internet content
1. Display APPS List with APPS.
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For details of APPS List
y Home Screen > APPS List m
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Depending on the usage conditions, it may take a while to read all the data.
2. Select the desired item and press OK to access. (Example)
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To return to APPS List APPS To exit APPS List EXIT You can connect a keyboard for character input in the applications. You can also use the keyboard for TV operation as well as for APPS List.
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Note
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If you cannot access the internet content, check the network connections and settings.
etwork > Network connections N etwork > Network settings N
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APPS List is subject to change without notice. Be sure to update the software when a software update notice is displayed on the TV screen. You can update the software later manually.
etwork > Network settings > Software Update N
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The services through APPS List are operated by their respective service providers and such service may be discontinued either temporarily or permanently without notice. Therefore, Panasonic will make no warranty for the content or the continuity of the services. Depending on the connection environment, the internet connection may be slow or may not be successful.
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DLNA
In-House streaming
This TV is a DLNA Certified™ product. DLNA® (Digital Living Network Alliance) is a standard that makes DLNA Certified digital electronics easier and more convenient to use on a home network. To learn more, visit www. dlna. org.
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To enable this function, connect this TV to your home network.
etwork > Network connections N etwork > Network settings N
■■Playback of sharing content stored in the media server
Store photo, video or music content into the DLNA Certified media server (for example, PC with Windows 7 / Windows 8 installed, etc. ) connected to your home network. (Example)
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For details of watching and operating content on this TV
etwork > DLNA > Using DLNA N
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For details of supported file formats
etwork > Technical information N
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●● To use a PC as a media server
Prepare the PC with Windows 7 / Windows 8 or ensure the server software is installed on the PC. “Windows 7 / Windows 8” and “Twonky 7 (installed on the PC with Windows XP or Mac)” are the server software that has been tested for compatibility with this TV (as of January, 2015). Any other server software has not been tested with this TV, therefore compatibility and performance cannot be assured.
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Windows 7 / Windows 8 The setup for homegroup settings of Windows 7 / Windows 8 is required. For details, refer to the help functions of Windows 7 / Windows 8.
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Twonky “Twonky” is the product of PacketVideo Corporation. To obtain the Installation Guides for installing and setting “Twonky”, visit the website of TwonkyMedia. Additional fees may be charged to obtain server software.
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For information about the server software, consult each software company. When server software for the media server is installed on the PC, the data on the PC may be at risk of being accessed by other people. Please take care of the settings and connections under the network circumstances in office, hotel or even at home when not using a router.
■■Playback of sharing content on this TV with the DMC (Digital
Media Controller) network equipment
You can enjoy content stored in the media server by controlling with the DMC network equipment (smartphone, PC with Windows 7 / Windows 8 installed, etc. ) connected to your home network.
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To use this function with your smartphone or Windows 7 / Windows 8, set TV Remote App Settings of this TV.
etwork > Network settings > TV Remote App Settings N
And you need to install the application for controlling VIERA on your smartphone. For information about the application: http://panasonic. net/viera/support (English only) For the operations, refer to the support information of the application.
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“Windows 7 / Windows 8” are the OS that have been tested for compatibility of this TV (as of January, 2015). For the operations, refer to the help functions of Windows 7 / Windows 8.
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■■Sharing the content of this TV with another piece of network
equipment
You can enjoy the content of this TV with another network equipment connected to your home network. Available content:
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Photo, video or music content of this TV DLNA Certified VIERA
Available network equipment:
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To use this function with another DLNA Certified VIERA, set Network Link Settings of this TV.
etwork > Network settings > Network Link Settings N
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Only 1 piece of other equipment can share the content of this TV.
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To use this function, turn this TV on.
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Using DLNA
To use DLNA® features, ensure the preparations of the media server, network connections and network settings are completed.
etwork > DLNA > In-House streaming N etwork > Network connections N etwork > Network settings N
1. Display APPS List with APPS. 3. Select one of the media servers and press OK to access.
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For the operations to access another TV, select the name of another TV from the displayed media server list. [. . . ] Moisture and dust may lead to fire or electrical shock.
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Optional accessories
Wall-hanging bracket
■■Wall-hanging bracket
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Please contact your local Panasonic dealer to purchase the recommended wall-hanging bracket.
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Using other wall-hanging brackets, or installing a wall-hanging bracket by yourself have the risk of personal injury and product damage. In order to maintain the unit’s performance and safety, be absolutely sure to ask your dealer or a licensed contractor to secure the wall-hanging brackets. Any damage caused by installing without a qualified installer will void your warranty. Carefully read the instructions accompanying optional accessories, and be absolutely sure to take steps to prevent the TV from falling off. [. . . ]