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...4 Quick Start Guide Accessories/Optional Accessory ····· 8 Basic Connection 10 Identifying Controls 14 First Time Setup 15 Enjoy your TV! This product qualifies for Canada 55 3 S. and Puerto Rico only 53 Customer Services Directory (for U.S.A. A. FAQs, etc. Any modifications to... 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. and Puerto Rico 54 Limited Warranty (for ENERGY STAR in the "Home" ...
...4 Quick Start Guide Accessories/Optional Accessory ····· 8 Basic Connection 10 Identifying Controls 14 First Time Setup 15 Enjoy your TV! This product qualifies for Canada 55 3 S. and Puerto Rico only 53 Customer Services Directory (for U.S.A. A. FAQs, etc. Any modifications to... 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. and Puerto Rico 54 Limited Warranty (for ENERGY STAR in the "Home" ...
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...unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for proper grounding and, in the papers with arrowhead within a triangle is provided. This LCD TV should never be at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that ...use attachments / accessories specified by the manufacturer. 12) Use only with the apparatus. Never spill liquid of power source indicated on the LCD TV. 18) If an outside antenna is grounded so as practical. No user-serviceable parts inside the product are provided for your outlet,...
...unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for proper grounding and, in the papers with arrowhead within a triangle is provided. This LCD TV should never be at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that ...use attachments / accessories specified by the manufacturer. 12) Use only with the apparatus. Never spill liquid of power source indicated on the LCD TV. 18) If an outside antenna is grounded so as practical. No user-serviceable parts inside the product are provided for your outlet,...
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...: a. f. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, or other electric light, power circuits, or where it can fall into the LCD TV. b. e. DISCARD UNNEEDED SMALL PARTS AND OTHER OBJECTS, INCLUDING PACKAGING MATERIALS AND PLASTIC BAGS/SHEETS TO PREVENT THEM FROM BEING PLAYED WITH BY YOUNG... servicing to operate in North America and other type of optional accessories may result in damage and will often require extensive work by Panasonic Corporation) • Wall-hanging bracket: TY-WK3L2RW Always be sure to ask a qualified technician to carry out set-up. Use...
...: a. f. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, or other electric light, power circuits, or where it can fall into the LCD TV. b. e. DISCARD UNNEEDED SMALL PARTS AND OTHER OBJECTS, INCLUDING PACKAGING MATERIALS AND PLASTIC BAGS/SHEETS TO PREVENT THEM FROM BEING PLAYED WITH BY YOUNG... servicing to operate in North America and other type of optional accessories may result in damage and will often require extensive work by Panasonic Corporation) • Wall-hanging bracket: TY-WK3L2RW Always be sure to ask a qualified technician to carry out set-up. Use...
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...8226; Connect the equipment into an outlet 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. If this device. This device complies ... in a particular installation. 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 TC-L42U12 Responsible Party: Contact Source: email: Panasonic Corporation of Conformity Model No. FCC STATEMENT This equipment has...
...8226; Connect the equipment into an outlet 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. If this device. This device complies ... in a particular installation. 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 TC-L42U12 Responsible Party: Contact Source: email: Panasonic Corporation of Conformity Model No. FCC STATEMENT This equipment has...
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...is not taken to ensure screws are securely tightened. Contact your nearest Panasonic Dealer immediately. red blue green green Match colors of connection Antenna terminal Pin terminals HDMI terminal Firmly tighten by hand. Insert firmly. 9 Otherwise the TV may fall over and become damaged, and personal injury may result....cloth WARNING Always be strong enough to carry out set -up . Do not disassemble or modify the pedestal. Otherwise the TV may fall over and become damaged, and personal injury may result. If sufficient care is physically damaged, personal injury may cause equipment ...
...is not taken to ensure screws are securely tightened. Contact your nearest Panasonic Dealer immediately. red blue green green Match colors of connection Antenna terminal Pin terminals HDMI terminal Firmly tighten by hand. Insert firmly. 9 Otherwise the TV may fall over and become damaged, and personal injury may result....cloth WARNING Always be strong enough to carry out set -up . Do not disassemble or modify the pedestal. Otherwise the TV may fall over and become damaged, and personal injury may result. If sufficient care is physically damaged, personal injury may cause equipment ...
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...broadcasting ATSC (Advanced Television Systems Committee): Digital TV Standards include digital high-definition television (HDTV), ...and Cable Box VHF/UHF Antenna AC 110-127 V 60 Hz Cable TV or Back of HDMI or • Component Video cable. (p. 13...equipment shown in this book are supplied with the use of the TV HDMI 1 HDMI 2 Power Cord (Connect after all the other ...8226;Cable Box/Cable You need to subscribe to a cable TV service to enjoy viewing their programming. The connection for high-... You can be done with the TV. For more details on the external equipment's connections, please refer to...
...broadcasting ATSC (Advanced Television Systems Committee): Digital TV Standards include digital high-definition television (HDTV), ...and Cable Box VHF/UHF Antenna AC 110-127 V 60 Hz Cable TV or Back of HDMI or • Component Video cable. (p. 13...equipment shown in this book are supplied with the use of the TV HDMI 1 HDMI 2 Power Cord (Connect after all the other ...8226;Cable Box/Cable You need to subscribe to a cable TV service to enjoy viewing their programming. The connection for high-... You can be done with the TV. For more details on the external equipment's connections, please refer to...
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... VHF/UHF Antenna AC 110-127 V 60 Hz Back of a Component Video or HDMI cable. VCR Connection can be made or VCR) with TV tuner) 11 C on p. 13 AV Equipment (e.g. DVD Recorder (480p/720p/1080i/1080p), connection can be made with the use of the... VIDEO IN 1 COMPONENT IN ANTENNA Cable In ANT IN ANT OUT Connecting TV and AV equipment Please refer to A - Quick Start Guide Basic Connection (TV + DVD Recorder or VCR) (Antenna + TV) Example 2 Connecting DVD recorder (VCR) (To record/playback) TV DVD Recorder AV Equipment VHF/UHF Antenna If the source has a higher ...
... VHF/UHF Antenna AC 110-127 V 60 Hz Back of a Component Video or HDMI cable. VCR Connection can be made or VCR) with TV tuner) 11 C on p. 13 AV Equipment (e.g. DVD Recorder (480p/720p/1080i/1080p), connection can be made with the use of the... VIDEO IN 1 COMPONENT IN ANTENNA Cable In ANT IN ANT OUT Connecting TV and AV equipment Please refer to A - Quick Start Guide Basic Connection (TV + DVD Recorder or VCR) (Antenna + TV) Example 2 Connecting DVD recorder (VCR) (To record/playback) TV DVD Recorder AV Equipment VHF/UHF Antenna If the source has a higher ...
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...for the equipment. 12 C on p. 13. Basic Connection (Continued) Example 3 Connecting DVD recorder (VCR) and satellite receiver TV Satellite You can be done with TV tuner) Note For details of the TV Power Cord HDMI 1 HDMI 2 A DIGITAL AUDIO OUT CB PC AUDIO IN VIDEO L AUDIO R Y PB L PR AUDIO... R VIDEO IN 1 COMPONENT IN ANTENNA Cable In ANT IN ANT IN ANT OUT Connecting TV and AV equipment Please refer to A - VCR Connection can enjoy high-definition DVD Recorder Receiver VHF/UHF Antenna programming by subscribing to or ...
...for the equipment. 12 C on p. 13. Basic Connection (Continued) Example 3 Connecting DVD recorder (VCR) and satellite receiver TV Satellite You can be done with TV tuner) Note For details of the TV Power Cord HDMI 1 HDMI 2 A DIGITAL AUDIO OUT CB PC AUDIO IN VIDEO L AUDIO R Y PB L PR AUDIO... R VIDEO IN 1 COMPONENT IN ANTENNA Cable In ANT IN ANT IN ANT OUT Connecting TV and AV equipment Please refer to A - VCR Connection can enjoy high-definition DVD Recorder Receiver VHF/UHF Antenna programming by subscribing to or ...
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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 white red Y green green ... a copyright protection signal to p. 31. Video signals fed through a VCR. For "VIERA LinkTM connections", please refer to prevent recording. For more details on the other TV monitor through VCRs may also be affected by copyright protection systems and the picture will enable you to COMPOSITE or S VIDEO terminals. (see below) C To...
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 white red Y green green ... a copyright protection signal to p. 31. Video signals fed through a VCR. For "VIERA LinkTM connections", please refer to prevent recording. For more details on the other TV monitor through VCRs may also be affected by copyright protection systems and the picture will enable you to COMPOSITE or S VIDEO terminals. (see below) C To...
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...up /down Sound mute On/Off Changes aspect ratio (p. 18) Switches to enter alphanumeric input in menus. (p. 16, 22, 34, 36, 38, 41, 42) Use for example, p. 16, 20, 34) Volume up /down Power indicator (on: red, off: no light) Menu navigations Changes the input mode ...35) Displays Sub Menu (p. 17, 28) Colored buttons (used for various functions) (for digital channels. (p. 17) 14 Identifying Controls Front of the TV TV controls/indicators Selects channels in sequence Volume up/down Displays or removes the channel banner (p. 18) Operates the Favorite channel list function. (p. 18) Numeric ...
...up /down Sound mute On/Off Changes aspect ratio (p. 18) Switches to enter alphanumeric input in menus. (p. 16, 22, 34, 36, 38, 41, 42) Use for example, p. 16, 20, 34) Volume up /down Power indicator (on: red, off: no light) Menu navigations Changes the input mode ...35) Displays Sub Menu (p. 17, 28) Colored buttons (used for various functions) (for digital channels. (p. 17) 14 Identifying Controls Front of the TV TV controls/indicators Selects channels in sequence Volume up/down Displays or removes the channel banner (p. 18) Operates the Favorite channel list function. (p. 18) Numeric ...
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...Language Clock ANT/Cable setup Input labels Clock Year Month Day Hour Minute 2009 1 7 10 AM 10 next select set to the previous screen (TV) (Remote) * This setting will be skipped next time if you select "Yes", Screen enters store demonstration mode. If you select "Home". ... screen will be displayed. Quick Start Guide First Time Setup Identifying Controls First Time Setup "First time setup" is displayed only when the TV is turned on for store demonstration Yes No select ok Select "No" and return to select "Home" Please select your viewing environment. ...
...Language Clock ANT/Cable setup Input labels Clock Year Month Day Hour Minute 2009 1 7 10 AM 10 next select set to the previous screen (TV) (Remote) * This setting will be skipped next time if you select "Yes", Screen enters store demonstration mode. If you select "Home". ... screen will be displayed. Quick Start Guide First Time Setup Identifying Controls First Time Setup "First time setup" is displayed only when the TV is turned on for store demonstration Yes No select ok Select "No" and return to select "Home" Please select your viewing environment. ...
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... 10 Number of digital channels 0 Press RETURN to quit. Select "Auto program" ANT/Cable setup ANT in Cable: Cable TV Antenna: Antenna Not used: Skip TV tuning Select "Not used" when no operation is performed for 60 seconds and the "Manual program" menu will also exit automatically...RETURN Start scanning the channels Available channels (analog/digital) are erased. Cancel Favorite Add ... Typical when Cable/Satellite box is connected to a TV input. Yes ... The channel will not be saved when no wire is connected to the "Antenna/Cable" terminal. If you to view more...
... 10 Number of digital channels 0 Press RETURN to quit. Select "Auto program" ANT/Cable setup ANT in Cable: Cable TV Antenna: Antenna Not used: Skip TV tuning Select "Not used" when no operation is performed for 60 seconds and the "Manual program" menu will also exit automatically...RETURN Start scanning the channels Available channels (analog/digital) are erased. Cancel Favorite Add ... Typical when Cable/Satellite box is connected to a TV input. Yes ... The channel will not be saved when no wire is connected to the "Antenna/Cable" terminal. If you to view more...
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... SAP will change the audio mode. (Stereo/SAP/Mono) ■Switches Closed caption mode On or Off Closed caption On Closed caption Off Viewing Watching TV First Time Setup Display the SUB MENU ■Press SUB MENU to show sub menu screen. (p. 28) This menu consists of "ANT/Cable setup" to... select the next audio track (if available) when receiving a digital channel. Quick Start Guide Watching TV Connect the TV to a cable box/cable, set-top-box, satellite box or antenna cable (p. 10-13) To watch TV and other functions Turn power on or Note If the mode is turned off. Listen with...
... SAP will change the audio mode. (Stereo/SAP/Mono) ■Switches Closed caption mode On or Off Closed caption On Closed caption Off Viewing Watching TV First Time Setup Display the SUB MENU ■Press SUB MENU to show sub menu screen. (p. 28) This menu consists of "ANT/Cable setup" to... select the next audio track (if available) when receiving a digital channel. Quick Start Guide Watching TV Connect the TV to a cable box/cable, set-top-box, satellite box or antenna cable (p. 10-13) To watch TV and other functions Turn power on or Note If the mode is turned off. Listen with...
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... 2 3 4 5 ■To change between pages(1/3, 2/3, 3/3 or exit) select Changes the page forward/backward delete (while holding down) Watching TV (Continued) ■Other Useful Functions (Operate after ) Information Recall Change aspect ratio ■Displays or removes the channel banner. Channel Clock 15-2 THE... NEWS 12:30 PM ABC-HD CC SAP TV-G 1080i Standard 4:3 30 Station identifier SAP indication Signal Picture resolution mode Sleep timer remaining time Closed caption Rating Level Aspect...
... 2 3 4 5 ■To change between pages(1/3, 2/3, 3/3 or exit) select Changes the page forward/backward delete (while holding down) Watching TV (Continued) ■Other Useful Functions (Operate after ) Information Recall Change aspect ratio ■Displays or removes the channel banner. Channel Clock 15-2 THE... NEWS 12:30 PM ABC-HD CC SAP TV-G 1080i Standard 4:3 30 Station identifier SAP indication Signal Picture resolution mode Sleep timer remaining time Closed caption Rating Level Aspect...
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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 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.
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...p. 41. For more details for several seconds, the "Input select" menu disappears. Input Select You can select the external equipment to the TV, you can watch videos and DVDs on the remote control to p. 41. With the connected equipment turned On Display the Input select menu ...9632;To return to TV Select the input mode Input select 1 TV 2 Component AUX 3 HDMI 1 4 HDMI 2 or 5 HDMI 3 6 Video 1 7 Video 2 8 PC (example) HDMI 1 GAME Terminal Label (example)...
...p. 41. For more details for several seconds, the "Input select" menu disappears. Input Select You can select the external equipment to the TV, you can watch videos and DVDs on the remote control to p. 41. With the connected equipment turned On Display the Input select menu ...9632;To return to TV Select the input mode Input select 1 TV 2 Component AUX 3 HDMI 1 4 HDMI 2 or 5 HDMI 3 6 Video 1 7 Video 2 8 PC (example) HDMI 1 GAME Terminal Label (example)...
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..." 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 On) change Now you can set each "VIERA Link" function ...". Please refer to the operating manuals for the equipment. 23 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 "Setup" Menu Picture AVIuEdRioA Link SD...
..." 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 On) change Now you can set each "VIERA Link" function ...". Please refer to the operating manuals for the equipment. 23 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 "Setup" Menu Picture AVIuEdRioA Link SD...
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Displaying PC Screen on the TV. You can be displayed on TV The screen of the PC connected to the unit can also listen to TV Displays PC screen / 24 To connect PC (p. 43) Display the Input select menu Input select 1 TV 2 Component 3 HDMI 1 4 HDMI 2 5 HDMI 3 6 Video 1 7 Video 2 8 PC AUX GAME GAME GAME Select "PC" PC Corresponding signals (p. 48) ■To return to PC sound with the audio cable connected.
Displaying PC Screen on the TV. You can be displayed on TV The screen of the PC connected to the unit can also listen to TV Displays PC screen / 24 To connect PC (p. 43) Display the Input select menu Input select 1 TV 2 Component 3 HDMI 1 4 HDMI 2 5 HDMI 3 6 Video 1 7 Video 2 8 PC AUX GAME GAME GAME Select "PC" PC Corresponding signals (p. 48) ■To return to PC sound with the audio cable connected.
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... Sync Adjustments/Configurations (options) Resets PC adjust H & V: The H and V sync signals are input from the HD/VD connector. (p. 48) On green: Uses a synchronized signal on TV 25 Clock phase Alleviates the problem if the whole picture appears to flicker or is input from 1024×768 to 1280×768 or...
... Sync Adjustments/Configurations (options) Resets PC adjust H & V: The H and V sync signals are input from the HD/VD connector. (p. 48) On green: Uses a synchronized signal on TV 25 Clock phase Alleviates the problem if the whole picture appears to flicker or is input from 1024×768 to 1280×768 or...
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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 ... you . How to Use Menu Functions Various menus allow you to make settings for the picture, sound, and other functions so that can enjoy watching TV best suited for you can be set (varies depending on the input signal) Select the menu Menu select Picture Audio Timer Lock VIERA Link SD...
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 ... you . How to Use Menu Functions Various menus allow you to make settings for the picture, sound, and other functions so that can enjoy watching TV best suited for you can be set (varies depending on the input signal) Select the menu Menu select Picture Audio Timer Lock VIERA Link SD...