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Please read these instructions before operating your set and retain them for future reference. The images shown in this manual are for illustrative purposes only. Gracias por su decisión de comprar este producto marca Panasonic. Español Lea estas instrucciones antes de utilizar su televisor y guárdelas para consultarlas en el futuro.
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Experience an amazing level of multimedia excitement Enjoy rich multimedia SD memory card Camcorder USB device Personal computer Cable box Amplifier with Speaker system DVD recorder/ DVD player/ Blu-ray Disc recorder Blu-ray Disc player...
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. HDAVI Control™ is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation. Skype™ is a trademark of Skype limited. This product is licensed under the AVC patent portfolio...
Safety Precautions RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover or back. No user-serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel. This reminder is provided to direct the CATV system installer’s attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical.
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29) CAUTION: This LCD TV is for use only with the following optional accessory. Use with any other type of optional accessories may cause instability which could result in the possibility of injury. (All of the following accessories are manufactured by Panasonic Corporation) • Wall-hanging bracket: TY-WK3L2RW Always be sure to ask a qualified technician to carry out set-up.
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To assure continued compliance, follow the attached installation instructions and use only shielded interface cables when connecting to computer or peripheral devices. Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by Panasonic Corp. of North America could void the user’s authority to operate this device. WARNING Flat panel displays are not always supported on the proper stands or installed according to the manufacturer’s...
"10-degree tilting"for this TV. WARNING Customer assumes liability if mounting the unit themselves or if a Panasonic bracket is not used. Any damage resulting from not having a professional installer mount your unit will void your warranty. Always be sure to ask a qualified technician to perform any necessary set-up. Incorrect fitting may cause equipment to fall, resulting in injury and product damage.
Otherwise the TV may fall over and become damaged, and personal injury may result. Do not use the pedestal if it becomes warped or physically damaged. If you use the pedestal when it is physically damaged, personal injury may result. Contact your nearest Panasonic Dealer immediately.
The connection for high-definition can be done with the use of an HDMI or Component Video cable. (p. 10) Note ● When using a Cable box, external equipment and video cables shown in this manual are not supplied with the TV. ● For additional assistance, visit us at: www.panasonic.com/help Connection references ■ Antenna terminal ●...
To use HDMI terminals Best ● VIERA Link connection, please refer to p. 29 ● The HDMI connection is required for a 1080p signal. To use COMPONENT terminals Good To use COMPOSITE terminals Basic (Not HD) ● For HDMI-ARC (Audio Return Channel) connection, see p. 28 AV cable connection HDMI-DVI Conversion cable...
Identifying Controls Front of the TV Remote control sensor within about 23 feet (7 meters) in front of the TV set POWER button Power indicator ( on: red, off: no light) C.A.T.S (Contrast Automatic Tracking System) Note The TV consumes a small amount of electric energy even when turned off. Do not place any objects between the TV remote control sensor and remote control.
First Time Setup The first time setup screen is displayed only when the TV is turned on for the first time after the power cord is inserted into a wall outlet and when “Auto power on” (p. 49) is set to “No”. Turn the TV On with the POWER button (TV) (Remote)
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ANT/Cable setup Do you use a Cable, Satellite or Fiber Optic box with this TV? ANT/Cable setup Do you use a Cable, Satellite or Fiber Optic box with this TV? Select Return Select signal type (Cable/Antenna) ANT/Cable setup How does the TV receive its programming content? Cable service (No box) Select...
Press to exit from a menu screen ■ Press to go back to the previous screen Label the inputs for easy identification (Label inputs) To name each input, follow the instructions on screen. When done, select NEXT and press OK to go to the next step. Label inputs Step 5 of 7 What is connected to HDMI 1 ?
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Select your time zone. (EST/CST/MST/PST/AKST/HST/NST/AST) Set DST (Daylight Saving Time) setting. (On/Off) On: Advances the clock one hour from the time it is set according to the time zone. Congratulations! Setup is complete. Enjoy your Panasonic VIERA TV. RETURN select Minutes RETURN Follow the instructions on screen to complete the following operations.
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● Wireless LAN adapter and Access point need to be obtained separately. For the latest information on applicable LAN adapters, check the following website: http://Panasonic.com/NetConnect ● Check that the Access point supports WPS*. (If it does not support WPS, the encryption key of the Access point is required when configuring settings.) ●...
Watching TV Turn power on (Remote) ■ VIERA Connect Banner appears Press OK/INTERNET (or VIERA CAST) button to enter VIERA Connect. (p. 39) ● ● Select a channel number • Also available side CH button on the unit. [For Cable/Satellite box connection] - Use your connected box’s remote control.
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Change aspect ratio and Zoom the picture ■ Press FORMAT to cycle through the aspect modes (p. 51) Display the SUB MENU ■ Press SUB MENU to show the Sub Menu screen This menu consists of shortcuts to convenient functions. Sub menu is only available when the TV is using the Antenna/Cable input, not when using Cable or Satellite box.
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■ Other Useful operations Entering characters You can use the remote control keys to enter the alphanumeric characters. ■ Switches input mode ABC → abc → 123 ↑ _ ____________ ■ Press each number key to cycle through the alphanumeric character ●...
Using VIERA TOOLS VIERA TOOLS is the easy way to access the TV’s special features. They are displayed as shortcut icons on the TV screen. Press to exit from a menu screen Press to go back to the previous screen Display VIERA TOOLS Select the item Set each item...
Watching content from external devices With the connected equipment turned On Display the Input select menu Select the input mode Input select HDMI 1 GAME Note ● The input label will be displayed on the “Input select” screen if the Input label was customized.
Using Media player You can view still and motion images and play music saved on a USB flash memory and an SD card. ■ Available contents and features Photos Photos Select SD memory card Info SUB MENU RETURN Slideshow Sort Drive select Media select Drive select...
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Insert Media (SD card or USB flash memory) • Auto play setting Display Media player Select Drive (Display connected drive) Media player Drive select SD memory card Select the Media Media player Media select SD memory card Select the data (Photos/Videos/Music) How to view the data differs depending on data storage conditions.
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[Photos thumbnail] Photos Select Info SUB MENU RETURN Slideshow Sort Drive select Media select [Photos playback screen] Single view Rotate Prev. Next RETURN Stop Sort Display “Sort select” menu and select item Folders Sort by date Sort by month Photo options Display “Setup SUB MENU”...
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Slideshow Display “Slideshow settings” Slideshow settings Start Slideshow Frame Photo effect Transition effect Photo size Normal Burst playback Display interval Normal Repeat playback Soundtrack settings Select Change RETURN Select Info SUB MENU RETURN Slideshow Sort Drive select ■ Slideshow settings Settings Item Description Frame*...
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[Videos thumbnail] Videos Titles/Folders view Trip1 Trip2 Trip3 Trip4 Trip5 Room Nature2 Nature3 Nature4 Nature5 Nature6 2009_4 2009_9 Select Info SUB MENU RETURN Play Drive select Media select [Videos playback screen] 01/04/2010 15:34 00:00.03 RETURN ● Subtitles are not supported in MKV file.
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[Music thumbnail] Media player Music Folders My Music_1 My Music_2 My Music_3 SD memory card Select Info SUB MENU RETURN Play Folder Drive select Media select [Music playback screen] Navigation area AAAAAA BBBBBBB XXXXXXX 00:00.05 / 00:00.49 RETURN Elapsed time of current song Artist name * Counter may not work correctly with Album name...
VIERA Link Simultaneously control all Panasonic “HDAVI Control” equipped components using one button on the TV remote. Enjoy additional HDMI Inter-Operability with compatible Panasonic products. This TV supports “HDAVI Control 5” function. Connections to equipment (DVD recorder DIGA, HD Camcorder, Home theater system, Amplifier, etc.) with HDMI cables enables VIERA Link controls.
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VIERA Link™ Connections (with VIERA Link function) ■ Terminal overview Back of the TV AV IN HDMI ■ Connecting DVD Recorder (DIGA) ■ Connecting Home theater system/AV amp HDMI 1 is recommended. No optical cable is necessary when connecting a Home Theater supporting “HDAVI control 5” with an HDMI cable.
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To use all VIERA Link functions: After everything is connected, in VIERA Link settings menu, set “VIERA Link” to “On”. Some features are disabled depending on the “HDAVI Control” version of the equipment. Please check the list (p. 28) Press to exit from a menu screen Press to go back to the previous...
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“TV” to “Theater”. Sound will be output from the Home theater whenever the TV is powered on. Automatic lip-sync function Minimizes lip-sync delays between the picture and audio when you connect to a Panasonic theater system or Amplifier. TV provided setting information The following information about the TV settings can be transmitted to each piece of equipment (Recorder/Home theater/Player) that has “HDAVI Control 3 or later”...
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Some features are disabled depending on the “HDAVI Control” version of the equipment. Please check the list (p. 28) Press to exit from a menu screen Press to go back to the previous screen VIERA Link menu and Available features Display the VIERA Link menu Select the item VIERA Link control...
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You can select the Home theater or TV speakers for audio output. Control the theater speakers with the TV remote control. This function is available only when a Panasonic Amplifier or Player theater is connected. Select “Speaker output” Select “Home theater” or “TV”...
Using Network services ■ VIERA Connect Easily expandable cloud-based services and carefully selected apps. ■ Using DLNA feature (Home network) 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.
Contact your Broadband service provider NOTICE: If you don’t have Internet service by your local provider, please order a high-speed Internet service at no less than the following connection speed. If you already have such service, make sure that the connection speed exceeds the following.
This is a setting for connecting to a broadband environment. ■ Press to exit from a menu screen ■ Press to go back to the previous screen Connection test Check that the Network settings are as shown below, and then start “Connection test”. Select “Connection test”...
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Wireless network (Wireless network setting) ■ Sets / Changes wireless network setting Press “Wireless network” and display setting screen Follow the directions on screen to complete the setting Wireless network Please choose connection method: Search for wireless networks WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup using push button) WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup using PIN number) Manual settings * Wi-Fi Protected Setup is an easy setting of the Wi-Fi...
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Network link ■ Edit the name of this TV Sets your favorite name for this TV. This name will be used to display the name of this TV on the screen of the other Network compatible equipment. Select “VIERA network name” Menu Network link VIERA network name...
Press to go back to * Depending on the usage conditions, it may take a while to read all the data. • VIERA Connect allows you to access only to websites supported by Panasonic and the Home screen has no full browser function.
You can share the contents (Photo, Video, Music etc.) stored in DLNA Certified media server with your home network system. Preparations ● Network connections (p. 35) ● Network settings (p. 36-38) ■ Press to exit from a menu screen ■ Press to go back to the previous screen...
Tilt Note ● A number of VIERA-compatible network cameras can be found at the following sites: http://www.panasonic.com/ http://panasonic.net/pcc/products/netwkcam/ ● For more details on setting and operation of the Network camera, please also read the operating manual for the Network camera.
Editing and Setting Channels The current channel settings can be changed according to your needs and reception conditions. Press to exit from a menu screen Auto program (Set automatically) Automatically searches and adds available channels to the memory. Select “ANT in” Select “Cable”...
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Manual program ( Set manually) Use this procedure when changing the channel setup or changing the channel display. Also, use this to add or skip channels from the channel list manually. You can select a channel tuning mode (Digital only/Analog only) in “Channel surf mode”(p.
How to Use Menu Functions Various menus allow you to set the picture, sound, and other functions so that you can enjoy watching TV best suited for you. Press to exit from a menu screen Press to go back to the previous screen Display the menu Menu structure...
● “Reset to default” will be grayed out if no changes are made in the following menus: “Picture”, “Pro settings”, “PC adjustments”, “Audio” and “Closed caption”. Picture settings Adjust the image or picture quality Settings Items Reset to defaults Picture mode Vivid Standard Cinema...
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Settings Items PC adjustments Reset to defaults Sync Dot clock H-position V-position Clock phase Input resolution H-frequency V-frequency HDMI settings HDMI/DVI RGB range (HDMI 1-4) Contents type (HDMI 1-4) • Some menus are grayed out depending on the input signal or condition. (e.g.
Audio settings Adjust Audio quality Settings Items Reset to defaults Bass Treble Balance Advanced audio A.I. sound Surround Bass boost Volume leveler TV speakers HDMI 1-4 in Timer settings The TV can automatically turn On/Off at the designated date and time. If the Timer settings are grayed out, first set the clock (see p.
Lock Locks specified channels or shows to prevent children from watching objectionable content. You will be asked to enter your password each time you display the Lock menu. • Password setting/entering (p. 19) Set “Custom” in “Mode” to specify “Channel”, “Game”, “Program” and “VIERA Connect” settings. Settings Items Mode...
Other function settings Setup Settings Items Channel surf All/Favorite/ mode Digital only/ Analog only Language English/ Español/ Français Clock ANT/Cable setup See p. 42-43 for more detail. Input labels Selects the terminal and label of the external equipment. Devices connected to external input terminals can be labeled for easier identification during the input (Display labels selection.
Ratings List for parental control “V-chip” technology enables you to lock channels or shows according to standard ratings set by the entertainment industry. U.S. MOVIE RATINGS (MPAA) NO RATING (NOT RATED) AND NA (NOT APPLICABLE) PROGRAMS. Movie which has not been rated or where rating does not apply.
Technical Information Press the FORMAT button to cycle through the aspect modes. This lets you choose the aspect depending on the format of the received signal and your preference. (p. 18) (e.g.: in case of 4:3 image) ● FULL FULL Enlarges the 4:3 image horizontally to the screen’s side edges.
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● Back up the recorded data at regular intervals in case of deteriorated or damaged data or erratic operation of the unit. (Panasonic is not liable for any deterioration or damage of recorded data.) Message No media. Please insert an SD memory card or USB storage device.
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HDMI connections to some Panasonic equipment allow you to interface automatically. (p. 29) ● This function may not work normally depending on the equipment condition. ● The equipment can be operated by other remote controls with this function on even if the TV is in Standby mode.
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48 to 120 Hz. (However, the image will not be displayed properly if the signals exceed 1,200 lines.) Panasonic does not guarantee operation and performance of peripheral devices made by other manufacturers; and we disclaim any liability or damage arising from operation and/or performance from usage of such other maker’s peripheral devices.
Care and Cleaning First, unplug the Power cord plug from the wall outlet. The front of the display panel has been specially treated. Wipe the panel surface gently using only a cleaning cloth or a soft, lint- free cloth. If the surface is particularly dirty, soak a soft, lint-free cloth in diluted mild liquid dish soap (1 part mild liquid dish soap diluted by 100 times the amount of water) and then wring the cloth to remove excess liquid.
If there is a problem with your TV, please refer to the table below to determine the symptoms, then carry out the suggested check. If this does not solve the problem, visit the Panasonic website for further assistance. (see cover)
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Check that the correct SAP (Secondary Audio Program) is selected by pressing the SAP button on the remote control. (p.17) If the TV is connected to a Panasonic Home Theater via HDMI cable, then check VIERA Link controls. (p.33) If the TV is connected to a Home Theater via optical cable, then: Check the connection, the audio system is on, the correct input is selected.
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1.5 Mbps (p. 35). 2. Connect the TV to the Internet through your router by an Ethernet cable or a compatible Panasonic USB wireless adapter. 3. Run the “Connections Test”, under the Network Settings menu.
TV Set only Including TV stand 41.9 lb. (19.0 TV Set only 35.3 lb. (16.0 [TC-L42D30] Note Design and Specifications are subject to change without notice. Mass and Dimensions shown are approximate. TC-L42D30 [5,760 × 1,080 dots] 32 °F – 95 °F (0 °C – 35°C) RCA PIN Type ×...
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MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. At least three (3) years from delivery of products, Panasonic will give to any third parry who contact us at the contact information provided below, for a charge no more than our cost of physically performing source code distribution, a complete machine- readable copy of the corresponding source code covered under LGPL.
Limited Warranty Limited Warranty Coverage If your product does not work properly because of a defect in materials or workmanship, Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company (referred to as “the warrantor”) will, for the length of the period indicated on the chart below, which starts with the date of original purchase (“warranty period”), at its option either (a) repair your product with new or...
■ For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY: 1-877-833-8855 Accessory Purchases (United States and Puerto Rico) Purchase Parts, Accessories and Instruction Books on line for all Panasonic Products by visiting our Web Site at: http://www.pstc.panasonic.com or, send your request by E-mail to: npcparts@us.panasonic.com...
This warranty is given only to the original purchaser, or the person for whom it was purchased as a gift, of a Panasonic brand product mentioned above sold by an authorized Panasonic dealer in Canada and purchased and used in Canada, which product was not sold “as is”, and which product was delivered to you in new condition in the original packaging.
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To make sure that the LCD TV fits the cabinet properly when a high degree of precision is required, we recommend that you use the LCD TV itself to make the necessary cabinet measurements. Panasonic cannot be responsible for inaccuracies in cabinet design or manufacture.