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Manufactured under license from Dolby HDAVI Control™ is a trademark of Laboratories. Experience an amazing level of multimedia excitement HDMI, the HDMI logo and HighDefinition Multimedia Interface are trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC. Turn your own living room into a movie theater! Panasonic Corporation. VIERA Link™ is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation. DOLBY and the double-D symbol are trademarks or registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. 2 SDHC Logo is a trademark.
Manufactured under license from Dolby HDAVI Control™ is a trademark of Laboratories. Experience an amazing level of multimedia excitement HDMI, the HDMI logo and HighDefinition Multimedia Interface are trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC. Turn your own living room into a movie theater! Panasonic Corporation. VIERA Link™ is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation. DOLBY and the double-D symbol are trademarks or registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. 2 SDHC Logo is a trademark.
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...····· 8 Basic Connection 10 Identifying Controls 14 First Time Setup 15 Enjoy your TV! FAQs, etc. and Puerto Rico only 53 Customer Services Directory (for U.S.A. This product qualifies for Canada...Limited Warranty (for U. Basic Features Watching TV 17 Using VIERA TOOLS 19 Viewing from SD Card 20 Watching Videos and DVDs 22 Displaying PC Screen on TV 24 Advanced Features How to the "Home"... Use Menu Functions (picture, sound quality, etc 26 VIERA LinkTM "HDAVI ControlTM 30 Lock 36 Editing and Setting Channels 38 Closed Caption 40 Input Labels ...
...····· 8 Basic Connection 10 Identifying Controls 14 First Time Setup 15 Enjoy your TV! FAQs, etc. and Puerto Rico only 53 Customer Services Directory (for U.S.A. This product qualifies for Canada...Limited Warranty (for U. Basic Features Watching TV 17 Using VIERA TOOLS 19 Viewing from SD Card 20 Watching Videos and DVDs 22 Displaying PC Screen on TV 24 Advanced Features How to the "Home"... Use Menu Functions (picture, sound quality, etc 26 VIERA LinkTM "HDAVI ControlTM 30 Lock 36 Editing and Setting Channels 38 Closed Caption 40 Input Labels ...
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...interference by Panasonic Corp. FCC Declaration of North America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094 Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company 1-877-95-VIERA (958-4372) consumerproducts@panasonic.com 7...TV technician for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that may cause undesired operation. TC-L42U12 Responsible Party: Contact Source: email: Panasonic...
...interference by Panasonic Corp. FCC Declaration of North America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094 Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company 1-877-95-VIERA (958-4372) consumerproducts@panasonic.com 7...TV technician for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that may cause undesired operation. TC-L42U12 Responsible Party: Contact Source: email: Panasonic...
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...and the picture will enable you to enjoy high-definition digital images and high-quality sound. For more details on the other TV monitor through VCRs may also be distorted on the external equipment's connections, please refer to COMPOSITE or S VIDEO terminals. (see...fed through a VCR. The HDMI connection is displayed, do not connect the other TV monitor. For "VIERA LinkTM connections", please refer to prevent recording. Quick Start Guide High-Definition Basic Connection (AV cable connections) (TV + DVD Recorder or VCR + Satellite Receiver) AV cable connections A To use ...
...and the picture will enable you to enjoy high-definition digital images and high-quality sound. For more details on the other TV monitor through VCRs may also be distorted on the external equipment's connections, please refer to COMPOSITE or S VIDEO terminals. (see...fed through a VCR. The HDMI connection is displayed, do not connect the other TV monitor. For "VIERA LinkTM connections", please refer to prevent recording. Quick Start Guide High-Definition Basic Connection (AV cable connections) (TV + DVD Recorder or VCR + Satellite Receiver) AV cable connections A To use ...
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...down Power indicator (on: red, off: no light) Menu navigations Changes the input mode Chooses menu and submenu entries. Switches TV On or Off (Standby) Changes the input mode (p. 22) VIERA Link menu (p. 34-35) Displays Sub Menu (p. 17, 28) Colored buttons (used for various functions) (for digital channels... channel or input modes. POWER button Remote control sensor Within about 23 feet (7 meters) in menus. (p. 16, 22, 34, 36, 38, 41, 42) Use for example, p. 16, 20, 34) Volume up /down Displays or removes the channel banner (p. 18) Operates the Favorite channel list function. (p....
...down Power indicator (on: red, off: no light) Menu navigations Changes the input mode Chooses menu and submenu entries. Switches TV On or Off (Standby) Changes the input mode (p. 22) VIERA Link menu (p. 34-35) Displays Sub Menu (p. 17, 28) Colored buttons (used for various functions) (for digital channels... channel or input modes. POWER button Remote control sensor Within about 23 feet (7 meters) in menus. (p. 16, 22, 34, 36, 38, 41, 42) Use for example, p. 16, 20, 34) Volume up /down Displays or removes the channel banner (p. 18) Operates the Favorite channel list function. (p....
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Display VIERA TOOLS Select the item select next ■Press to exit from a menu screen ■Press to return to access high use menu items. They are displayed as shortcut icons on the TV screen. Unlike a conventional menu, you can enjoy using, playing or setting a function quickly. Viewing Using VIERA TOOLS VIERA TOOLS are the easy way to the previous screen Displayed "VIERA Link control" menu (p. 34-35) Start Slideshow (p. 20-21) Set "Sleep"(Off timer) (p. 42) Displayed "ECO/energy saving" (p. 28) Using VIERA TOOLS Watching TV 19
Display VIERA TOOLS Select the item select next ■Press to exit from a menu screen ■Press to return to access high use menu items. They are displayed as shortcut icons on the TV screen. Unlike a conventional menu, you can enjoy using, playing or setting a function quickly. Viewing Using VIERA TOOLS VIERA TOOLS are the easy way to the previous screen Displayed "VIERA Link control" menu (p. 34-35) Start Slideshow (p. 20-21) Set "Sleep"(Off timer) (p. 42) Displayed "ECO/energy saving" (p. 28) Using VIERA TOOLS Watching TV 19
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... Adjust Note To stop in mid-cycle Press Speed Repeat Transition Effect You can set how many seconds each image is displayed in lightly on a VIERA television by date 15 Date 03/04/2009 Number of the date ) Select OK RETURN R Slideshow Pana0009 G Folders Pana0010 Pana0011 Pana0012 B Sort... by month Y Sort by date Select the directory. Photo viewer All photos Sort by simply inserting an SD card into the VIERA SD card slot. Select transition effect (Off /Wipe ↓/Wipe ↑/Wipe →/Wipe ←/Comb ↑↓ /Comb →←/...
... Adjust Note To stop in mid-cycle Press Speed Repeat Transition Effect You can set how many seconds each image is displayed in lightly on a VIERA television by date 15 Date 03/04/2009 Number of the date ) Select OK RETURN R Slideshow Pana0009 G Folders Pana0010 Pana0011 Pana0012 B Sort... by month Y Sort by date Select the directory. Photo viewer All photos Sort by simply inserting an SD card into the VIERA SD card slot. Select transition effect (Off /Wipe ↓/Wipe ↑/Wipe →/Wipe ←/Comb ↑↓ /Comb →←/...
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... link Yes Stand-by power save No Auto power stand-by No Default speakers TV select ■Press to return to the previous screen Select "On" (default is On) change Now you will find it to "Off". VIERA LinkTM Setting If you connect equipment that has the "HDAVI Control" function to... a TV using these functions, you need to set it easier to use. Display menu Viewing Watching Videos and DVDs Select...
... link Yes Stand-by power save No Auto power stand-by No Default speakers TV select ■Press to return to the previous screen Select "On" (default is On) change Now you will find it to "Off". VIERA LinkTM Setting If you connect equipment that has the "HDAVI Control" function to... a TV using these functions, you need to set it easier to use. Display menu Viewing Watching Videos and DVDs Select...
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... suited for you can be set (varies depending on the input signal) Select the menu Menu select Picture Audio Timer Lock VIERA Link SD card Closed caption Setup next Select the item Picture 1/2 Reset to defaults Picture mode Vivid Back light +20 Contrast 0 Brightness 0 Color...to return to the previous screen Displays the functions that you . sound Surround Bass boost Volume leveler TV speakers HDMI 1 in HDMI 2 in HDMI 3 in Timer Sleep, Timer 1-5 Lock VIERA Link Record now Stop recording VIERA Link control Speaker output SD card SD card Closed caption Closed caption 26
... suited for you can be set (varies depending on the input signal) Select the menu Menu select Picture Audio Timer Lock VIERA Link SD card Closed caption Setup next Select the item Picture 1/2 Reset to defaults Picture mode Vivid Back light +20 Contrast 0 Brightness 0 Color...to return to the previous screen Displays the functions that you . sound Surround Bass boost Volume leveler TV speakers HDMI 1 in HDMI 2 in HDMI 3 in Timer Sleep, Timer 1-5 Lock VIERA Link Record now Stop recording VIERA Link control Speaker output SD card SD card Closed caption Closed caption 26
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...range to access and operate. (Recorder/Home theater/Player/Camcorder/LUMIX) (p. 34-35) [Speaker output] Selects an audio output. (Home theater/TV) (p. 34-35) • VIERA Link menu is generated on the remote control. (p. 34) Displays SD card data (p. 20-21) SD card Displays subtitles (Closed caption)...Video NR Off Adjusts vertical alignment and size when aspect setting is set in Digital Digital Digital The TV can automatically turn On/Off at the designated date and time (p. 42) Locks the channels and programs (p. 36) [Record now/Stop recording] Records programs on the recorder...
...range to access and operate. (Recorder/Home theater/Player/Camcorder/LUMIX) (p. 34-35) [Speaker output] Selects an audio output. (Home theater/TV) (p. 34-35) • VIERA Link menu is generated on the remote control. (p. 34) Displays SD card data (p. 20-21) SD card Displays subtitles (Closed caption)...Video NR Off Adjusts vertical alignment and size when aspect setting is set in Digital Digital Digital The TV can automatically turn On/Off at the designated date and time (p. 42) Locks the channels and programs (p. 36) [Record now/Stop recording] Records programs on the recorder...
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...functions that can be set (varies depending on the input signal) Select "Setup" Menu next Picture Audio Timer Lock VIERA Link SD card Closed caption Setup select Select the item Setup 1/2 Channel surf mode All Language Clock ANT/Cable setup... Input labels next select Setup ECO/energy saving VIERA Link settings Language Clock ANT/Cable setup Input labels VIERA Link Power on link Power off link Stand-by power save Auto power stand-by... for the picture, sound, and other functions so that you can enjoy watching TV best suited for you.
...functions that can be set (varies depending on the input signal) Select "Setup" Menu next Picture Audio Timer Lock VIERA Link SD card Closed caption Setup select Select the item Setup 1/2 Channel surf mode All Language Clock ANT/Cable setup... Input labels next select Setup ECO/energy saving VIERA Link settings Language Clock ANT/Cable setup Input labels VIERA Link Power on link Power off link Stand-by power save Auto power stand-by... for the picture, sound, and other functions so that you can enjoy watching TV best suited for you.
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...Digital channel. •• "No signal for 10 minutes was activated" will clear all items set . (p. 42) Power save No Set "Auto power stand-by" of HDMI connection equipment. (p. 32) (No/Yes (with...", "Power on link", "Stand-by power save", "Auto power stand-by" and "Default speakers" VIERA Link On cannot be selected if "Off" is turned on • for the first time after turning...(p. 32) (Yes/No) Power off by No Selects the default speakers (p. 32) (TV/Theater) Default speakers TV Reduces screen brightness to select the channel with Setup, such as FAVORITE (p. 18) Selects ...
...Digital channel. •• "No signal for 10 minutes was activated" will clear all items set . (p. 42) Power save No Set "Auto power stand-by" of HDMI connection equipment. (p. 32) (No/Yes (with...", "Power on link", "Stand-by power save", "Auto power stand-by" and "Default speakers" VIERA Link On cannot be selected if "Off" is turned on • for the first time after turning...(p. 32) (Yes/No) Power off by No Selects the default speakers (p. 32) (TV/Theater) Default speakers TV Reduces screen brightness to select the channel with Setup, such as FAVORITE (p. 18) Selects ...
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...the equipment. 30 Connections to the equipment (DVD recorder DIGA, HD Camcorder, Player theatre, RAM theater, Amplifier, etc.) with Panasonic products which is an industry standard known as HDMI CEC (Consumer Electronics Control), is a unique function that you to HDMI1, ...(p. 33) •• Direct TV recording (p. 35) Providing the setting information (p. 33) •• Automatic lip-sync function (p. 33) • Stand-by HDMI which have developed and added. VIERA LinkTM "HDAVI ControlTM" Simultaneously control all Panasonic "HDAVI Control" equipped components using one...
...the equipment. 30 Connections to the equipment (DVD recorder DIGA, HD Camcorder, Player theatre, RAM theater, Amplifier, etc.) with Panasonic products which is an industry standard known as HDMI CEC (Consumer Electronics Control), is a unique function that you to HDMI1, ...(p. 33) •• Direct TV recording (p. 35) Providing the setting information (p. 33) •• Automatic lip-sync function (p. 33) • Stand-by HDMI which have developed and added. VIERA LinkTM "HDAVI ControlTM" Simultaneously control all Panasonic "HDAVI Control" equipped components using one...
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... When connecting to HDMI 2/HDMI 3, set "VIERA Link" (under "VIERA Link settings") to "On" using "DIGITAL AUDIO OUT" of this unit, the system switches to 2CH audio. (When connecting to an AV amp via HDMI, you cannot listen to the TV program connection as shown above, set the input... mode to HDMI 2/HDMI 3 (p. 22) initially before connecting to HDMI 2/HDMI 3. recorder (DIGA) use a daisy chain If audio cable is not connected, you can enjoy higher sound quality.) For details about HDMI cable for connecting Panasonic HD ...
... When connecting to HDMI 2/HDMI 3, set "VIERA Link" (under "VIERA Link settings") to "On" using "DIGITAL AUDIO OUT" of this unit, the system switches to 2CH audio. (When connecting to an AV amp via HDMI, you cannot listen to the TV program connection as shown above, set the input... mode to HDMI 2/HDMI 3 (p. 22) initially before connecting to HDMI 2/HDMI 3. recorder (DIGA) use a daisy chain If audio cable is not connected, you can enjoy higher sound quality.) For details about HDMI cable for connecting Panasonic HD ...
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... settings ECO/energy saving Advanced setup About select next Select "VIERA Link" VIERA Link settings VIERA Link On Power on link Yes Power off link Yes Stand-by power save No Auto power stand-by No Default speakers TV select Automatic Input Switching Power on link Power off link Stand-by power ... On Power on link Yes Power off link Yes Stand-by power save No Auto power stand-by No Default speakers TV Set VIERA Link settings VIERA Link On Power on link Yes Power off link Yes Stand-by power save No Auto power stand-by No Default speakers Theater change...
... settings ECO/energy saving Advanced setup About select next Select "VIERA Link" VIERA Link settings VIERA Link On Power on link Yes Power off link Yes Stand-by power save No Auto power stand-by No Default speakers TV select Automatic Input Switching Power on link Power off link Stand-by power ... On Power on link Yes Power off link Yes Stand-by power save No Auto power stand-by No Default speakers TV Set VIERA Link settings VIERA Link On Power on link Yes Power off link Yes Stand-by power save No Auto power stand-by No Default speakers Theater change...
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... information (Input signal/Channel list/Caption information) ○ --- --- DIGA (Panasonic DVD Recorder) will not turn off . When TV is turned off, all connected VIERA Link compatible equipment is turned off this unit, the transmission will be output from "TV" to the appropriate HDMI input whenever VIERA Link compatible equipment is initially turned on and Play...
... information (Input signal/Channel list/Caption information) ○ --- --- DIGA (Panasonic DVD Recorder) will not turn off . When TV is turned off, all connected VIERA Link compatible equipment is turned off this unit, the transmission will be output from "TV" to the appropriate HDMI input whenever VIERA Link compatible equipment is initially turned on and Play...
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...to return to the previous screen VIERA Link Select the item Record now Stop recording VIERA Link control Recorder Speaker output TV Select Record now Stop recording VIERA Link control Home theater Speaker output TV Set 34 select next select set or next change VIERA Link control only with the "...HDAVI Control" function in the "VIERA Link" menu. For ...
...to return to the previous screen VIERA Link Select the item Record now Stop recording VIERA Link control Recorder Speaker output TV Select Record now Stop recording VIERA Link control Home theater Speaker output TV Set 34 select next select set or next change VIERA Link control only with the "...HDAVI Control" function in the "VIERA Link" menu. For ...
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This function is available only when Panasonic Amplifier or Player theater is finished. 35 Advanced Continue using your TV's remote control to access. (Recorder/Home theater/Player/Camcorder/LUMIX) select Record now Stop recording VIERA Link control Recorder Speaker output TV change Mute The sound of HDMI connectors. To operate the equipment, read the manual...
This function is available only when Panasonic Amplifier or Player theater is finished. 35 Advanced Continue using your TV's remote control to access. (Recorder/Home theater/Player/Camcorder/LUMIX) select Record now Stop recording VIERA Link control Recorder Speaker output TV change Mute The sound of HDMI connectors. To operate the equipment, read the manual...
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..." and "Program". All: Locks all the lock settings of your password in case you input your password. 36 Select "Lock" Menu Picture Audio Timer Lock VIERA Link SD card Closed caption Setup next select You will be entered to exit from watching objectionable content. Custom:Locks specified inputs of "Channel", "Game...
..." and "Program". All: Locks all the lock settings of your password in case you input your password. 36 Select "Lock" Menu Picture Audio Timer Lock VIERA Link SD card Closed caption Setup next select You will be entered to exit from watching objectionable content. Custom:Locks specified inputs of "Channel", "Game...
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Display menu Select "Setup" Menu Picture Audio Timer Lock VIERA Link SD card Closed caption Setup next select Auto program Set automatically ■Press to exit from a menu screen Select "ANT/Cable setup" Setup 1/2 Channel ...
Display menu Select "Setup" Menu Picture Audio Timer Lock VIERA Link SD card Closed caption Setup next select Auto program Set automatically ■Press to exit from a menu screen Select "ANT/Cable setup" Setup 1/2 Channel ...
