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Turn your own living room into a movie theater! VIERA Link™ is a trademark. Experience an amazing level of multimedia excitement HDMI, the HDMI logo and HighDefinition Multimedia Interface are trademarks of Laboratories. Manufactured under license from Dolby HDAVI Control™ is a trademark of Dolby Laboratories. 2 SDHC Logo is a trademark of HDMI Licensing LLC. Panasonic Corporation. DOLBY and the double-D symbol are trademarks or registered trademarks of Panasonic Corporation.
Turn your own living room into a movie theater! VIERA Link™ is a trademark. Experience an amazing level of multimedia excitement HDMI, the HDMI logo and HighDefinition Multimedia Interface are trademarks of Laboratories. Manufactured under license from Dolby HDAVI Control™ is a trademark of Dolby Laboratories. 2 SDHC Logo is a trademark of HDMI Licensing LLC. Panasonic Corporation. DOLBY and the double-D symbol are trademarks or registered trademarks of Panasonic Corporation.
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.... S. Any modifications to 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 41 Using Timer 42 Recommended AV Connections 43 Viewing Advanced FAQs, etc. Ratings List for Lock 44 ...Start Guide Accessories/Optional Accessory ····· 8 Basic Connection 10 Identifying Controls 14 First Time Setup 15 Enjoy your TV! and Puerto Rico only 53 Customer Services Directory (for U.S.A. and Puerto Rico 54 Limited Warranty (for ENERGY STAR in the "Home"...
.... S. Any modifications to 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 41 Using Timer 42 Recommended AV Connections 43 Viewing Advanced FAQs, etc. Ratings List for Lock 44 ...Start Guide Accessories/Optional Accessory ····· 8 Basic Connection 10 Identifying Controls 14 First Time Setup 15 Enjoy your TV! and Puerto Rico only 53 Customer Services Directory (for U.S.A. and Puerto Rico 54 Limited Warranty (for ENERGY STAR in the "Home"...
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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 These limits are designed to computer or ...the equipment off and on, the user is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject... from that interference will not occur in a residential installation. TC-L42U12 Responsible Party: Contact Source: email: Panasonic Corporation of Conformity Model No.
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 These limits are designed to computer or ...the equipment off and on, the user is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject... from that interference will not occur in a residential installation. TC-L42U12 Responsible Party: Contact Source: email: Panasonic Corporation of Conformity Model No.
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...HDMI connection is displayed, do not connect the other TV monitor. DVD Recorder or e.g. Blu-ray Disc player Connecting to the HDMI terminals will be connected to the operating manuals of this equipment. 13 For "VIERA LinkTM connections", please refer to enjoy high-definition digital.... B To use HDMI terminals HDMI 1 HDMI 2 HDMI AV OUT AV Equipment e.g. Quick Start Guide High-Definition Basic Connection (AV cable connections) (TV + DVD Recorder or VCR + Satellite Receiver) AV cable connections A To use COMPONENT terminals Y PB L PR AUDIO R COMPONENT IN green blue red...
...HDMI connection is displayed, do not connect the other TV monitor. DVD Recorder or e.g. Blu-ray Disc player Connecting to the HDMI terminals will be connected to the operating manuals of this equipment. 13 For "VIERA LinkTM connections", please refer to enjoy high-definition digital.... B To use HDMI terminals HDMI 1 HDMI 2 HDMI AV OUT AV Equipment e.g. Quick Start Guide High-Definition Basic Connection (AV cable connections) (TV + DVD Recorder or VCR + Satellite Receiver) AV cable connections A To use COMPONENT terminals Y PB L PR AUDIO R COMPONENT IN green blue red...
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.../Off Changes aspect ratio (p. 18) Switches to enter alphanumeric input in menus. (p. 16, 22, 34, 36, 38, 41, 42) Use for TV viewing (p. 17) Exits from menu screen Displays Main Menu (p. 26) Displays VIERA TOOLS (p. 19) Viewing from SD Card (p. 20-21) Selects/OK/Change Returns to previous menu Channel up /down Displays...
.../Off Changes aspect ratio (p. 18) Switches to enter alphanumeric input in menus. (p. 16, 22, 34, 36, 38, 41, 42) Use for TV viewing (p. 17) Exits from menu screen Displays Main Menu (p. 26) Displays VIERA TOOLS (p. 19) Viewing from SD Card (p. 20-21) Selects/OK/Change Returns to previous menu Channel up /down Displays...
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Unlike a conventional menu, you can enjoy using, playing or setting a function quickly. 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 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 Viewing Using VIERA TOOLS VIERA TOOLS are displayed as shortcut icons on the TV screen.
Unlike a conventional menu, you can enjoy using, playing or setting a function quickly. 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 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 Viewing Using VIERA TOOLS VIERA TOOLS are displayed as shortcut icons on the TV screen.
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... 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 simply inserting an SD card into the VIERA SD card slot. Select transition effect (Off /Wipe ↓/Wipe ↑/Wipe →/Wipe ←/Comb ↑↓ ... (16 GB), SD Card (2 GB), miniSD Card (1 GB) (requiring miniSD Card adapter) For cautions and details on or off (On/Off). VIERA IMAGE VIEWER The VIERA Image Viewer is a function that lets you easily view still and motion images on SD Card, then release. Photo viewer All photos Sort by...
... 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 simply inserting an SD card into the VIERA SD card slot. Select transition effect (Off /Wipe ↓/Wipe ↑/Wipe →/Wipe ←/Comb ↑↓ ... (16 GB), SD Card (2 GB), miniSD Card (1 GB) (requiring miniSD Card adapter) For cautions and details on or off (On/Off). VIERA IMAGE VIEWER The VIERA Image Viewer is a function that lets you easily view still and motion images on SD Card, then release. Photo viewer All photos Sort by...
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... off 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 can set each "VIERA Link" function according to your preference (p. 32-35). Display menu Viewing Watching Videos ...will find it to "Off". Note If no HDMI equipment is used, set "VIERA Link" setting to "On" as shown below. Please refer to p. 30-35. 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...
... off 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 can set each "VIERA Link" function according to your preference (p. 32-35). Display menu Viewing Watching Videos ...will find it to "Off". Note If no HDMI equipment is used, set "VIERA Link" setting to "On" as shown below. Please refer to p. 30-35. 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...
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...screen Displays the functions that 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 ...to defaults Bass Treble Balance A.I . x.v.Color A.I . 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 Color mgmt.
...screen Displays the functions that 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 ...to defaults Bass Treble Balance A.I . x.v.Color A.I . 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 Color mgmt.
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...Component/Video 1/Video 2) Surround Off Bass boost Off Volume leveler 0 TV speakers On HDMI1 in HDMI2 in HDMI3 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... 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 "ZOOM" (p. 45) Zoom adjustments Sets PC display (p. 24) PC adjustments Minimizes noise and cross-color in the picture....
...Component/Video 1/Video 2) Surround Off Bass boost Off Volume leveler 0 TV speakers On HDMI1 in HDMI2 in HDMI3 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... 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 "ZOOM" (p. 45) Zoom adjustments Sets PC display (p. 24) PC adjustments Minimizes noise and cross-color in the picture....
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... previous screen Displays the 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 ... automatically About select set or next Reset to make settings for the picture, sound, and other functions so that you can enjoy watching TV best suited for you to defaults ■Sub menu list Menu Item Channel surf mode Set favorite Setup SUB MENU Edit CH caption Signal...
... previous screen Displays the 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 ... automatically About select set or next Reset to make settings for the picture, sound, and other functions so that you can enjoy watching TV best suited for you to defaults ■Sub menu list Menu Item Channel surf mode Set favorite Setup SUB MENU Edit CH caption Signal...
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...No/Yes (with reminder)/Yes (no reminder) Auto power stand-by No Selects the default speakers (p. 32) (TV/Theater) Default speakers TV Reduces screen brightness to the shut-off by "No signal for 3 hours". How to Use Menu Functions (picture.... •• "No activity for 3 hours was activated" will be selected if "Off" is set . (p. 42) Power save Standard No signal for 10 minutes Enable No activity for 3 hours Disable Auto power on No Play SD ... Stand-by power save ", "Auto power stand-by" and "Default speakers" VIERA Link On cannot be displayed for about 10 seconds when the...
...No/Yes (with reminder)/Yes (no reminder) Auto power stand-by No Selects the default speakers (p. 32) (TV/Theater) Default speakers TV Reduces screen brightness to the shut-off by "No signal for 3 hours". How to Use Menu Functions (picture.... •• "No activity for 3 hours was activated" will be selected if "Off" is set . (p. 42) Power save Standard No signal for 10 minutes Enable No activity for 3 hours Disable Auto power on No Play SD ... Stand-by power save ", "Auto power stand-by" and "Default speakers" VIERA Link On cannot be displayed for about 10 seconds when the...
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...For more details on the external equipment's connections, please refer to the operating manuals for available equipment only) (p. 33) •• Direct TV recording (p. 35) Providing the setting information (p. 33) •• Automatic lip-sync function (p. 33) • Stand-by power save ... recorder DIGA, HD Camcorder, Player theatre, RAM theater, Amplifier, etc.) with HDMI cables allow you use Panasonic's HDMI cable. VIERA LinkTM "HDAVI ControlTM" Simultaneously control all Panasonic "HDAVI Control" equipped components using one button on link (p. 33) • Power off link (p. 33...
...For more details on the external equipment's connections, please refer to the operating manuals for available equipment only) (p. 33) •• Direct TV recording (p. 35) Providing the setting information (p. 33) •• Automatic lip-sync function (p. 33) • Stand-by power save ... recorder DIGA, HD Camcorder, Player theatre, RAM theater, Amplifier, etc.) with HDMI cables allow you use Panasonic's HDMI cable. VIERA LinkTM "HDAVI ControlTM" Simultaneously control all Panasonic "HDAVI Control" equipped components using one button on link (p. 33) • Power off link (p. 33...
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...audio from other equipment connected to this unit via HDMI, you cannot listen to page 32-35 for HDAVI control of a single piece of the TV Digital Audio out HDMI 1 HDMI 2 DIGITAL AUDIO OUT PC AUDIO IN VIDEO L AUDIO R VIDEO IN 1 Y PB L PR AUDIO R COMPONENT... is not connected, you can enjoy higher sound quality.) For details about HDMI cable for connecting Panasonic HD camcorder, read the manual for the equipment. 31 VIERA LinkTM "HDAVI ControlTM" VIERA LinkTM Connections Follow the connection diagrams below . If connection (or setting) of equipment compatible with ...
...audio from other equipment connected to this unit via HDMI, you cannot listen to page 32-35 for HDAVI control of a single piece of the TV Digital Audio out HDMI 1 HDMI 2 DIGITAL AUDIO OUT PC AUDIO IN VIDEO L AUDIO R VIDEO IN 1 Y PB L PR AUDIO R COMPONENT... is not connected, you can enjoy higher sound quality.) For details about HDMI cable for connecting Panasonic HD camcorder, read the manual for the equipment. 31 VIERA LinkTM "HDAVI ControlTM" VIERA LinkTM Connections Follow the connection diagrams below . If connection (or setting) of equipment compatible with ...
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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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... turned on automatically and switches to the appropriate HDMI input whenever VIERA Link compatible equipment is initially turned on the playback equipment. Caution: The TV remains on the remote control for Panasonic Home Theater system, the following information about the TV settings can be applied. Condition Auto power stand-by power save: Yes The...
... turned on automatically and switches to the appropriate HDMI input whenever VIERA Link compatible equipment is initially turned on the playback equipment. Caution: The TV remains on the remote control for Panasonic Home Theater system, the following information about the TV settings can be applied. Condition Auto power stand-by power save: Yes The...
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... screen ■Press 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...
... screen ■Press 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...
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...You can be required. If there is available differs depending on the recorder immediately. Operate the equipment with the TV's remote control. TV In the VIERA Link menu, you want to operate the equipment, pointing it is displayed on screen Exit Stop Reverse/Forward Skip... available items only. program is turned off, the TV speakers take over. (Continued) VIERA LinkTM "HDAVI ControlTM" ■ You can select HDMI connected equipment and access it at the TV. This function is available only when Panasonic Amplifier or Player theater is a limit to previous ...
...You can be required. If there is available differs depending on the recorder immediately. Operate the equipment with the TV's remote control. TV In the VIERA Link menu, you want to operate the equipment, pointing it is displayed on screen Exit Stop Reverse/Forward Skip... available items only. program is turned off, the TV speakers take over. (Continued) VIERA LinkTM "HDAVI ControlTM" ■ You can select HDMI connected equipment and access it at the TV. This function is available only when Panasonic Amplifier or Player theater is a limit to previous ...
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... channel, a message will be displayed that allows you to view the channel if you input your password. 36 Select "Lock" Menu Picture Audio Timer Lock VIERA Link SD card Closed caption Setup next select You will be asked to enter your 4-digit password A 4-digit code must be entered to register it...
... channel, a message will be displayed that allows you to view the channel if you input your password. 36 Select "Lock" Menu Picture Audio Timer Lock VIERA Link SD card Closed caption Setup next select You will be asked to enter your 4-digit password A 4-digit code must be entered to register it...
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... buttons Select "YES" on the confirmation screen and press OK Signal meter Check signal strength 38 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...
... buttons Select "YES" on the confirmation screen and press OK Signal meter Check signal strength 38 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...