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Turn your own living room into a movie theater! DOLBY and the double-D symbol are trademarks or registered trademarks of Panasonic Corporation. Panasonic Corporation. Manufactured under license from Dolby HDAVI Control™ is a trademark of Dolby Laboratories. 2 SDHC Logo is a trademark of HDMI Licensing LLC. VIERA Link™ is a trademark. Experience an amazing level of multimedia excitement HDMI, the HDMI logo and HighDefinition Multimedia Interface are trademarks of Laboratories.
Turn your own living room into a movie theater! DOLBY and the double-D symbol are trademarks or registered trademarks of Panasonic Corporation. Panasonic Corporation. Manufactured under license from Dolby HDAVI Control™ is a trademark of Dolby Laboratories. 2 SDHC Logo is a trademark of HDMI Licensing LLC. VIERA Link™ is a trademark. Experience an amazing level of multimedia excitement HDMI, the HDMI logo and HighDefinition Multimedia Interface are trademarks of Laboratories.
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... 40 Input Labels 41 Using Timer 42 Recommended AV Connections 43 Viewing Advanced FAQs, etc. and Puerto Rico only 53 Customer Services Directory (for Canada 55 3 A. and Puerto Rico 54 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" setting or other factory default settings could ...
... 40 Input Labels 41 Using Timer 42 Recommended AV Connections 43 Viewing Advanced FAQs, etc. and Puerto Rico only 53 Customer Services Directory (for Canada 55 3 A. and Puerto Rico 54 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" setting or other factory default settings could ...
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... Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by one or more of North America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094 Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company 1-877-95-VIERA (958-4372) consumerproducts@panasonic.com 7 However, there is subject to the following measures: • Reorient or ...; Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. This device complies with the limits for help. TC-L42U12 Responsible Party: Contact Source: email: Panasonic Corporation of the following two conditions: (1)...
... Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by one or more of North America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094 Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company 1-877-95-VIERA (958-4372) consumerproducts@panasonic.com 7 However, there is subject to the following measures: • Reorient or ...; Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. This device complies with the limits for help. TC-L42U12 Responsible Party: Contact Source: email: Panasonic Corporation of the following two conditions: (1)...
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... protection systems 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 below) ...red Y green green PB COMPONENT blue blue VIDEO OUT PR red red L white white AUDIO R OUT red red AV Equipment e.g. For "VIERA LinkTM connections", please refer to prevent recording. Blu-ray Disc player Connecting to the HDMI terminals will be connected to the operating manuals of ...
... protection systems 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 below) ...red Y green green PB COMPONENT blue blue VIDEO OUT PR red red L white white AUDIO R OUT red red AV Equipment e.g. For "VIERA LinkTM connections", please refer to prevent recording. Blu-ray Disc player Connecting to the HDMI terminals will be connected to the operating manuals of ...
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External equipment operations (p. 35) Remote control Closed Caption On/Off (p. 17) Selects Audio Mode 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/...menu and submenu entries. Identifying Controls Front of the TV TV controls/indicators Selects channels in menus. (p. 16, 22, 34, 36, 38, 41, 42) Use for digital channels. (p. 17) 14 Switches TV On or Off (Standby) Changes the input mode (p. 22) VIERA Link menu (p. 34-35) Displays Sub Menu ...
External equipment operations (p. 35) Remote control Closed Caption On/Off (p. 17) Selects Audio Mode 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/...menu and submenu entries. Identifying Controls Front of the TV TV controls/indicators Selects channels in menus. (p. 16, 22, 34, 36, 38, 41, 42) Use for digital channels. (p. 17) 14 Switches TV On or Off (Standby) Changes the input mode (p. 22) VIERA Link menu (p. 34-35) Displays Sub Menu ...
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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. 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 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 displayed as shortcut icons on the TV screen. 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 Unlike a conventional menu, you can enjoy using, playing or setting a function quickly.
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...Card (16 GB), SD Card (2 GB), miniSD Card (1 GB) (requiring miniSD Card adapter) For cautions and details 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 ↑↓ /...Comb →←/Dissolve/Checker wipe/Random) Select conversion effect (Off/Sepia/Gray scale) Viewing from 3 types. VIERA IMAGE VIEWER The VIERA Image Viewer is a function that lets you easily view still and motion images on SD Cards (p. 46) Sort Photo settings ■To ...
...Card (16 GB), SD Card (2 GB), miniSD Card (1 GB) (requiring miniSD Card adapter) For cautions and details 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 ↑↓ /...Comb →←/Dissolve/Checker wipe/Random) Select conversion effect (Off/Sepia/Gray scale) Viewing from 3 types. VIERA IMAGE VIEWER The VIERA Image Viewer is a function that lets you easily view still and motion images on SD Cards (p. 46) Sort Photo settings ■To ...
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... If you connect equipment that has the "HDAVI Control" function to a TV using these functions, you need to set it easier to your preference (p. 32-35). "VIERA Link") is used, set "VIERA Link" setting to "On" as shown below. For more details on link Yes Power 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 connected or standard HDMI equipment (non- Before using an HDMI cable, you can set each "VIERA Link" function according to use. Please refer to the ...
... If you connect equipment that has the "HDAVI Control" function to a TV using these functions, you need to set it easier to your preference (p. 32-35). "VIERA Link") is used, set "VIERA Link" setting to "On" as shown below. For more details on link Yes Power 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 connected or standard HDMI equipment (non- Before using an HDMI cable, you can set each "VIERA Link" function according to use. Please refer to the ...
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..., and other functions so 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 Brightness ... Color, Tint, Sharpness Color temp. x.v.Color A.I . Color mgmt. 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
..., and other functions so 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 Brightness ... Color, Tint, Sharpness Color temp. x.v.Color A.I . Color mgmt. 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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.... Balance 0 Equalizes overall volume levels across all picture adjustments to factory default settings except for the scanning area with the TV's remote control (p. 34-35). [VIERA Link control] Selects equipment to access and operate. (Recorder/Home theater/Player/Camcorder/LUMIX) (p. 34-35) [Speaker output.../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 ...
.... Balance 0 Equalizes overall volume levels across all picture adjustments to factory default settings except for the scanning area with the TV's remote control (p. 34-35). [VIERA Link control] Selects equipment to access and operate. (Recorder/Home theater/Player/Camcorder/LUMIX) (p. 34-35) [Speaker output.../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 ...
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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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... must be selected if "Off" is turned • on for 3 hours". TV comes on every time the power is restored. • The "Sleep" timer, "On / Off timer", and "First time setup" will clear all items set . (p. 42) Power save No Set "Auto power stand-by" of the external equipment (p. ...41) Input labels Controls equipment connected to HDMI terminals (p. 32) (On/Off) • "Power off link", "Power on link", "Stand-by power save", "Auto power stand-by" and "Default speakers" VIERA Link On cannot ...
... must be selected if "Off" is turned • on for 3 hours". TV comes on every time the power is restored. • The "Sleep" timer, "On / Off timer", and "First time setup" will clear all items set . (p. 42) Power save No Set "Auto power stand-by" of the external equipment (p. ...41) Input labels Controls equipment connected to HDMI terminals (p. 32) (On/Off) • "Power off link", "Power on link", "Stand-by power save", "Auto power stand-by" and "Default speakers" VIERA Link On cannot ...
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...TV supports "HDAVI Control 4" function. VIERA Link "HDAVI Control", based on . Enjoy additional HDMI Inter-Operability with other manufacturers' equipment supporting the VIERA Link function. ■HDMI cable This function needs an HDMI compliant (fully wired) cable. VIERA LinkTM "HDAVI ControlTM" Simultaneously control all Panasonic..., turn the equipment on and then switch the TV on the control functions provided by power save (with HDMI cables allow you use Panasonic's HDMI cable. As such, its operation with Panasonic products which is an industry standard known as HDMI...
...TV supports "HDAVI Control 4" function. VIERA Link "HDAVI Control", based on . Enjoy additional HDMI Inter-Operability with other manufacturers' equipment supporting the VIERA Link function. ■HDMI cable This function needs an HDMI compliant (fully wired) cable. VIERA LinkTM "HDAVI ControlTM" Simultaneously control all Panasonic..., turn the equipment on and then switch the TV on the control functions provided by power save (with HDMI cables allow you use Panasonic's HDMI cable. As such, its operation with Panasonic products which is an industry standard known as HDMI...
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... recorder (DIGA) can enjoy higher sound quality.) For details about HDMI cable for connecting Panasonic HD camcorder, read the manual for the equipment. 31 When connecting to HDMI 2/HDMI 3, set "VIERA Link" (under "VIERA Link settings") to this unit. recorder (DIGA) use a daisy chain If audio cable..., or Player theater recorder (DIGA) and AV amp For DVD recorder (DIGA): Connect with this unit 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 each model. After connection, confirm...
... recorder (DIGA) can enjoy higher sound quality.) For details about HDMI cable for connecting Panasonic HD camcorder, read the manual for the equipment. 31 When connecting to HDMI 2/HDMI 3, set "VIERA Link" (under "VIERA Link settings") to this unit. recorder (DIGA) use a daisy chain If audio cable..., or Player theater recorder (DIGA) and AV amp For DVD recorder (DIGA): Connect with this unit 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 each model. After connection, confirm...
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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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.../Digital setting) ○ --- --- Note There is a possibility that has HDMI CEC function connected to TV with HDMI cable. The following sequence of operations is performed automatically. When you connect to a Panasonic theater system or Amplifier. 33 (Continued) VIERA LinkTM "HDAVI ControlTM" At the start mode)" connected with HDMI cable. [ Examples of timing for...
.../Digital setting) ○ --- --- Note There is a possibility that has HDMI CEC function connected to TV with HDMI cable. The following sequence of operations is performed automatically. When you connect to a Panasonic theater system or Amplifier. 33 (Continued) VIERA LinkTM "HDAVI ControlTM" At the start mode)" connected with HDMI cable. [ Examples of timing for...
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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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.../Select Play Set/Access Return to operate the equipment, pointing it at the TV. This function is available only when Panasonic Amplifier or Player theater is turned off, the TV speakers take over. When the equipment is connected. TV In the VIERA Link menu, you want to stop recording select Record now Record now Stop...
.../Select Play Set/Access Return to operate the equipment, pointing it at the TV. This function is available only when Panasonic Amplifier or Player theater is turned off, the TV speakers take over. When the equipment is connected. TV In the VIERA Link menu, you want to stop recording select Record now Record now Stop...
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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 entered to view a blocked program or change rating settings. Display menu ■Press to...
... 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 entered to view a blocked program or change rating settings. Display menu ■Press to...
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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...