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Panasonic Viera TH-L42U30S Operating Instructions Manual

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Model No.
TH-L42U30S
Operating Instructions
LCD TV
Thank you for purchasing this Panasonic product.
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.
English
BGZ
TQB4GC0674

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  • Page 1 Model No. TH-L42U30S Operating Instructions LCD TV Thank you for purchasing this Panasonic product. 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. English...
  • Page 2 • Any functions related to Digital broadcasting will work in the areas where the digital terrestrial broadcasting services are received. Consult your local Panasonic Dealer with coverage areas. • This TV has the capability for Digital broadcasting specifications. But future Digital broadcasting services cannot be guaranteed.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    External Equipment ····························63 VGA is a trademark of International Business Machines Corporation. S-VGA is a registered trademark of the Video Electronics Standard Association. HDAVI Control™ is a trademark of Panasonic Technical Corporation. Macintosh is a trademark of Apple Inc. Technical Information ··························66 FAQs ···············································73...

  • Page 4: Safety Precautions

    TV to may make the TV unstable, risking injury. Be rain or excessive moisture. This TV must not sure to ask your local Panasonic dealer to be exposed to dripping or splashing water and perform setup.

  • Page 5: Notes

    Caution This appliance is intended for use in tropical climates When cleaning the TV, remove the mains plug • Cleaning an energised TV may cause electrical shock. When the TV is not going to be used for a long period of time, remove the mains plug •...

  • Page 6: Accessories / Options

    Keep these parts out of reach of young children. Optional accessories Please contact your nearest Panasonic dealer to purchase the recommended optional accessories. For additional details, please refer to the manual of the optional accessories.

  • Page 7: Attaching The Pedestal

    Do not use the pedestal if it becomes warped or physically damaged. • If you use the pedestal while it is physically damaged, personal injury may result. Contact your nearest Panasonic dealer immediately. During set-up, make sure that all screws are securely tightened. •...

  • Page 8: Basic Connection

    Inserting and removing remote’s batteries Caution Open • Incorrect installation may cause battery leakage and corrosion, resulting in damage to the remote control. • Do not mix old and new batteries. • Do not mix different battery types (such as alkaline and manganese batteries).
  • Page 9 Rear of the TV Aerial Satellite dish AC Auto 110-240 V, 50 / 60 Hz Satellite cable Set top box Mains lead AV IN HDMI 1 Fully wired HDMI compliant cable AUDIO AV1 IN AV2 IN RF cable Note • Keep the space between the TV and RF cable to prevent distorted image.

  • Page 10: Identifying Controls

    Identifying Controls 1 USB port 9 Function select • [Volume] / [Backlight] / [Contrast] / 2 SD Card slot [Brightness] / [Colour] / [Sharpness] / 3 HDMI3 terminal [Tint] (NTSC signal) / [Bass]* / [Treble]* / [Balance] / [Digital TV Auto 4 AV3 terminals Tuning] or [Analogue TV Auto Tuning] 5 Headphones jack...
  • Page 11 Remote Control 7 [VIERA Link Menu] (p. 60) • Accesses VIERA Link Menu POWER INPUT SD CARD 8 OK • Confirms selections and choices MENU SURROUND ASPECT • Press after selecting channel positions to quickly change programme INFO EXIT 9 [Option Menu] (p.

  • Page 12: Auto Tuning

    Auto Tuning Search and store TV channels automatically. • These steps are not necessary if the setup has been completed by your local dealer. Plug the TV into mains socket and switch On • You can now use the remote control to turn On the TV or switch the TV to Standby mode.
  • Page 13 Set up the wireless LAN connection Start wireless LAN connection setup? select confirm • You can setup the wireless LAN connection later. (p. 53) • If you want to select [Yes] in this position. (p. 14) Select [Home]  Please select your viewing environment. select Home Shop...
  • Page 14 Setup the wireless LAN connection Setup the wireless LAN connection to enable the network service functions. • To setup the wireless LAN connection, the wireless LAN Adaptor is required. • Confirm the encryption key, settings and positions of your access point before starting setup. For details, read the manual of the access point.

  • Page 15: Watching

    Watching TV • Turn power on Mains power On / Off switch should be On. (p. 10) POWER INPUT Select Digital TV or Analogue TV mode MENU ASPECT INFO EXIT The selected mode is displayed. Digital TV • It is also possible to select the mode pressing the TV button repeatedly on the side panel of the TV.

  • Page 16: Display Information Banner

    Display Information banner Display Information banner INFO • Also appears when changing a channel Digital TV mode Current time Channel position and name 1 BBC ONE WALES 23:35 All Digital Channels Programme Select favourites Coronation Street Software update 21:00 - 23:55 Bad signal Dolby D Programme Start / Finish time...
  • Page 17 Display the selectable settings for the current programme Check or change the current Change programme status instantly select OPTION change [Multi Video] (Digital TV mode) Allows you to select the image (if available) [Multi Audio] (Digital TV mode) Allows you to select between alternative languages for sound tracks (if available) [Dual Audio] (Digital TV mode) Selects multiplex sound (if available) [Subtitle Language] (Digital TV mode)
  • Page 18 Change aspect ratio Enjoy viewing the image at its optimum size and aspect. Press repeatedly until you reach the desired mode ASPECT ■ If Aspect Selection list is displayed Display Aspect Selection list While the list is displayed, select the mode ASPECT select Aspect Selection...

  • Page 19: Using Tv Guide (Digital Tv Mode)

    Using TV Guide (Digital TV mode) Using TV Guide enables you to select a programme easily, view programme information, etc. TV Guide - Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) provides an on screen listing of the current and future programmes over the next seven days depending on broadcasters. If in Analogue TV mode Select Digital TV mode INPUT...

  • Page 20: Viewing Teletext (Analogue Tv Mode)

    Viewing Teletext (Analogue TV mode) Teletext services are the text information provided by the broadcasters. The features may vary depending on the broadcasters. What is FASTEXT mode? In FASTEXT mode, four differently coloured subjects are situated at the bottom of the screen. To access more information about one of these subjects, press the appropriately coloured button.
  • Page 21 View in multi window Watch TV and Teletext in two windows at once MENU Select Picture and text (press twice) On or Off • Operations can be made only in Teletext screen. FULL / TOP / BOTTOM (TOP) (BOTTOM) Normal (FULL) MENU Broadcast Broadcast...

  • Page 22: Watching External Inputs

    Watching External Inputs Connect the external equipment (VCRs, DVD equipment, PC, etc.) and you can watch through the input. • To connect the equipment (p. 9, 63 - 65) Display the Input selection menu INPUT Select the input mode connected to the equipment Example (AV2) select...

  • Page 23: How To Use Viera Tools

    How to Use VIERA TOOLS You can access some special features easily by using the VIERA TOOLS function. Display icons of the feature Select a feature EXIT select access (example) VIERA Link Control Internet contents Follow the operations of each feature [VIERA Link Control] “VIERA Link Control”...

  • Page 24: How To Use The Menu Functions

    How to Use the Menu functions Various menus allow you to make settings for the picture, sound, and other functions. Display the menu • Displays the functions that can be set (varies according to the input signal) MENU Select the menu EXIT select Main Menu...
  • Page 25 Main Menu Note Picture • In each Viewing Mode and input, [Backlight], [Contrast], [Brightness], [Colour], [Sharpness], [Tint], [Colour Balance], Sound [Vivid Colour], [Eco Mode], [P-NR] and [3D-COMB] can be Setup adjusted and stored to suit your particular viewing requirement. • Set for each input signal.
  • Page 26 Turns the screen off when you select [Off] • Screen Display The sound is active even if the screen turns off. • • Off Press any buttons (except Standby) to turn the screen on. • • On This function is effective in reducing power consumption when listening to the sound without watching the TV screen.
  • Page 27 Main Menu Picture Sound Setup Item Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives) Selects basic sound mode • The selected mode affects all input signals. [Music]: Improves sound quality for watching music videos, etc. [Speech]: Improves sound quality for watching news, drama, etc. Mode •...
  • Page 28 Selects multiplex sound mode (if available) • Stereo [Stereo]: Use this normally • Mono [Mono]: When stereo signal cannot be received • M1 [M1] / [M2]: Available while mono signal is transmitted • • M2 Analogue TV mode only Selects the initial setting for audio tracks [Auto]: Automatically selects the audio tracks if the programme has more than two tracks.
  • Page 29 Main Menu Picture Sound Setup Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives) Item Switches to a wide view • VGA (640 × 480 pixels), WVGA (852 × 480 pixels), XGA (1,024 × 768 pixels), WXGA (1,280 × 768 pixels, Input Resolution 1,366 × 768 pixels) •...
  • Page 30 Favourites Edit Creates list of favourite channels (Digital TV mode) (p. 33) Channel List Skips the unwanted channels or edits channels (p. 33, 35) Auto Tuning Sets all Digital TV or Analogue TV channels automatically (p. 34, 35) Manual Tuning Sets the TV channels manually (p.
  • Page 31 VIERA Link Sets to use VIERA Link functions • • Off VIERA Link functions become available when [VIERA Link] is set to • On [On] (p. 59). Power on Link • Off Sets to use Power on Link functions (p. 59) •...

  • Page 32: Tuning And Editing Channels

    Tuning and Editing Channels You can make Auto Tuning, listing your favourite channels, skipping unwanted channels, etc. Preparations: Select Digital TV or Display the menu Select [Setup] INPUT Analogue TV select MENU MENU access EXIT • The selected mode is displayed on the screen (p. 15). •...
  • Page 33 Digital TV Tuning Menu [Favourites Edit] - List favourite channels Create your favourite channel lists (Favourites) from various broadcasters (up to 4: [Favourites]1 to 4). The Favourites lists are available from the Information banner (p. 16) and the TV Guide (p. 19). Select a channel to list Add it to the Favourites list Store...
  • Page 34 [Auto Tuning] - Set all Digital TV channels automatically Start Auto Tuning Settings are made automatically Automatically retune Digital TV Auto Tuning Digital TV Auto Tuning Scan CH 5 all Digital TV channels This will take about 3 minutes. received in the area. Channel Name Type Quality...
  • Page 35 Analogue TV Tuning Menu [Channel List] - Skip unwanted channels / Edit Channels (Change name, Move) You can hide unwanted channels. The hidden channels cannot be displayed except in this function. Use this function to skip unwanted channels. Select a channel and reveal / hide select Analogue TV Channel List •...

  • Page 36: Child Lock

    Child Lock You can lock specific channels / AV input terminals and control who watches them. When the locked channel / input is selected, a message appears; by entering the PIN number, you can watch it. Preparations: Display the menu Select [Setup] MENU MENU...

  • Page 37: Input Labels

    Input Labels For easier identification and selection of the input mode, you can label each input mode or skip terminals that are not connected to any equipment. • To select the input mode (p. 22) Preparations: Display the menu Select [Setup] MENU MENU EXIT...

  • Page 38: Shipping Condition (Reset Settings)

    Shipping Condition (Reset settings) Resets the TV to its original condition, i.e. no channels tuned in. All settings are reset (channels, picture, sound settings, etc.). Preparations: Display the menu Select [Setup] MENU MENU EXIT Select [System Menu] select Setup Menu System Menu Access Other Settings...

  • Page 39: Updating The Tv Software

    Updating the TV Software From time to time, a new version of software may become available for download to enhance the performance or operations of the TV. If there is an update available, a notification banner is displayed when the channel has the update information.

  • Page 40: Using Media Player

    Using Media Player Media Player allows you to enjoy photo, video or music recorded on an SD Card and a USB Flash Memory. VIERA IMAGE VIEWER is the function of the easy viewing for photos or videos recorded on an SD Card on the TV screen by simply inserting into the SD Card slot.
  • Page 41 Starting Media Player Insert the SD Card or USB Flash Memory (p. 40) When the SD Card is inserted, switching to Media Player will be done automatically. Switch to Media Player Select the icon you want to access SD CARD MENU ASPECT Media Player...
  • Page 42 Photo mode Supported file format (p. 70) The thumbnail of all the photos in the SD Card or USB Flash Memory will be displayed. Example : Thumbnail - [All photos] • To change the number of photos on a thumbnail All photos Media Player Photo...
  • Page 43 [Single view] - Photos are displayed one at a time. Select the file from the thumbnail of photos to be viewed select access Example : • • To display / hide the To operate Single view Single view operation guide To the previous photo INFO Slideshow...
  • Page 44 Item Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives) Selects the indication frame of the slideshow [Off] / [Multi] / [Collage] / [Drift (+ calendar)] / [Drift] / [Gallery (+ calendar)] / [Gallery] / [Cinema] [Multi]: 9 division display like tiled design [Collage]: A photo is displayed at a random position and at a random scale. [Drift (+ calendar) / Drift]: Photos are displayed like flow images.

  • Page 45: Change The Contents

    Change the contents You can switch to the other mode of Media Player from the thumbnail view. While the thumbnail is Select the contents displayed, display the All photos Media Player Photo contents selection select access [Photo] “Photo mode” (p. 42) Contents Select [Video] “Video mode”...

  • Page 46: Video Setup

    ■ How to operate playback Example : Playback • • To display / hide the operation guide To change aspect 2010/10/02 11:21 00:15:39 00:02:05 and information banner ASPECT INFO • To the previous title / scene • To operate playback EXIT Rewind RETURN...

  • Page 47: Audio Output Settings

    Item Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives) Allows you to select between selectable sound tracks (if available) Multi Audio • It may take several seconds to change the sound. Turn the subtitle on/off and select the subtitle file (if available) Subtitle [Off] / [Subtitle1] (/ [Subtitle2] ...) Selects the font type, if the subtitles text are not displayed correctly.

  • Page 48: Music Setup

    Music mode Supported file format (p. 71) The thumbnail of music folders in the SD Card or USB Flash Memory will be displayed. Example : Thumbnail - [Folder view] • To display the information of the highlighted folder Media Player Music Folder view INFO...

  • Page 49: Using Network Services

    Using Network Services DLNA ® 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. To learn more, visit www.dlna.org. It allows you to share photos, videos and music stored in a DLNA Certified media server (for example, PC with Windows 7 installed (with suitable CODEC pack plug-in), DIGA Recorder, etc.) connected to your home network, and enjoy them on the TV.
  • Page 50 Network connections To use only DLNA features, you can operate the features without Broadband network environment. To enjoy the Internet contents, you need a Broadband network environment. • If you do not have any Broadband network services, please consult your retailer for assistance. •...
  • Page 51 [Network Setup] • Ensure the connections are completed before starting Network Setup. “Network connections” (p. 50) Preparations: Display the menu Select [Setup] MENU MENU EXIT Select [Network Setup] select Setup Menu Off Timer Eco Navigation access Child Lock RETURN Digital TV Tuning Menu Language Display Settings VIERA Link Settings...

  • Page 52: Proxy Settings

    ■ [Proxy Settings] Select [Proxy Settings] and set the items select IP/DNS Settings Acquire IP Address Auto IP Address 192.168.11.5 access Subnet Mask 255.255.255.0 Gateway 192.168.11.1 After settings, return to [Network Setup] screen Acquire DNS Address Auto RETURN DNS Address 192.168.11.1 Proxy Settings Access...
  • Page 53 Network settings for the Wireless LAN connection This setting is for the network connection by using a Wireless LAN Adaptor. • Confirm the encryption key, settings and positions of your access point before starting setup. For details, read the manual of the access point. Select [Network Type] and set to [Wireless] select Network Setup...
  • Page 54 Using DLNA features ® • Ensure the preparation of the media server, network connections and network settings are completed. “Media server” (p. 49), “Network connections” (p. 50), “Network Setup” (p. 51 - 53) Display icons of the feature Select [Media Server] MENU ASPECT INFO...
  • Page 55 For photo file [Single view] - Displayed one at a time INFO Single view • To display / hide the operation guide • To operate Single view To the previous photo Single view To the next photo EXIT Select Slideshow RETURN Stop Rotate...

  • Page 56: Audio Output Settings (For Video Contents)

    Photo Setup (for photo contents) Setup the settings for Photo. Display Select [Slideshow Settings] Select the items and set the option select select Slideshow Settings Option Menu Transition Effect Fade menu change Slideshow Settings Video Setup Interval 5 seconds OPTION access Music Setup Repeat...

  • Page 57: Usb Keyboard

    [Software Update] in the Network Setup Menu (p. 53) • The Internet contents are operated by their respective service providers, and service may be discontinued either temporarily or permanently without notice. Therefore, Panasonic will make no warranty for the content or the continuity of the services. •...

  • Page 58: Viera Link Functions

    As such, its operation with other manufacturers’ equipment that supports HDMI CEC cannot be guaranteed. • Please refer to individual manuals for the external equipment. About applicable Panasonic equipment, consult your local Panasonic dealer. Summary of features...

  • Page 59: Easy Playback

    HDMI cable, and also connect either the optical digital audio cable or RCA cable for audio output from the TV. • Use a fully wired HDMI compliant cable. Non-HDMI-compliant cables cannot be utilised. Recommended Panasonic’s HDMI cable part number: • RP-CDHS15 (1.5 m) • RP-CDHS30 (3.0 m) • RP-CDHS50 (5.0 m) Preparations •...

  • Page 60: Pause Live Tv

    Features available (Using VIERA Link Menu) [Pause Live TV] You can pause the live TV programme and resume later. Live TV programmes will be recorded on HDD of the connected DIGA Recorder. • This function is available with a DIGA Recorder which has HDD. •...
  • Page 61 [VIERA Link Control] - Operate the connected equipment with VIERA remote control You can control some functions of the connected equipment with this TV remote control by pointing at the TV’s signal receiver. • If you cannot operate, check the settings and the equipment “Summary of features”, “Connection”, “Preparations”...
  • Page 62 [Speaker Selection] - Speaker control You can control the theatre speaker with this TV remote control by pointing at the TV’s signal receiver. • If you cannot operate, check the settings and the equipment “Summary of features”, “Connection”, “Preparations” (p. 58 - 59) Access and control the speaker volume Display [VIERA Link Menu] Select [Speaker Selection]...

  • Page 63: External Equipment

    External Equipment These diagrams show our recommendations for connection of your TV to various pieces of equipment. For other connections, consult the instructions for each piece of equipment, the table below, and the specifications (p. 75). Types of connectable equipment to each terminal Terminal AV1 IN AV2 IN...
  • Page 64 To play back Aerial AV IN HDMI 1 RF cable Fully wired HDMI compliant cable  DVD Recorder  : Only for DVD Recorder AUDIO AV1 IN AV2 IN HDMI equipment Rear of the TV Recorder / Player Fully wired HDMI compliant cable •...
  • Page 65 USB devices USB cable Side panel of the TV Camcorder / HDMI equipment Fully wired HDMI compliant cable Camcorder, etc. Rear of the TV Camcorder / Game equipment (Viewing) (Listening) Camcorder, etc. Headphones (M3 stereo mini plug) To adjust volume [Headphone Volume] in the Sound Menu (p.

  • Page 66: Technical Information

    Technical Information Channel Allocation (Analogue TV mode) Channel Asia/ CIS/ Hong Indian South American American China Japan Plan W.Europe E.Europe Kong Indonesia CATV Africa System CATV CH DISPLAY Receive channel – – – – – – – – – – –...

  • Page 67: Dvi Connection

    HDMI connection HDMI (high-definition multimedia interface) is the world’s first complete digital consumer AV interface complying with a non-compression standard. HDMI allows you to enjoy high-definition digital images and high-quality sound by connecting the TV and the equipment. HDMI-compatible equipment  with an HDMI or DVI output terminal, such as a DVD player, a set top box or game equipment, can be connected to the HDMI terminal using an HDMI compliant (fully wired) cable.
  • Page 68 Input signal that can be displayed COMPONENT (Y, P ), HDMI Mark: Applicable input signal Signal name COMPONENT HDMI 525 (480) / 60i 525 (480) / 60p 625 (576) / 50i 625 (576) / 50p 750 (720) / 60p 750 (720) / 50p 1,125 (1,080) / 60i 1,125 (1,080) / 50i 1,125 (1,080) / 60p...
  • Page 69 • Back up the recorded data at regular intervals in case of deteriorated or damaged data or erratic operation of the TV. (Panasonic is not liable for any deterioration or damage of recorded data.) USB Flash Memory...
  • Page 70 .mp4 H.264 BP/MP/HP – Dolby Digital • .mov MotionJPEG This TV supports Motion H.264 BP/MP/HP TWOS JPEG recorded by Panasonic SOWT LUMIX Camera. • Some files may not be played Dolby Digital back depending on these LPCM recording condition. •...
  • Page 71 ■ Music Codec File extension Restrictions .mp3 – • .m4a Copy-protected files cannot be played back. • .wma Copy-protected files cannot be played back. • WMA Pro and WMA Lossless are not supported. Note • The above table is generalised in nature. Due to file encoding variances, some media files that play on other devices, may not play on the TV even though they fulfill the generalised conditions.
  • Page 72 • USB Flash Memory + Wireless LAN Adaptor • USB Flash Memory + USB Keyboard • Wireless LAN Adaptor + USB Keyboard Note • Additional information on USB devices may be found on the following web site. (English only) http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/tv/...

  • Page 73: Faqs

    FAQs Before requesting service or assistance, please follow these simple guides to resolve the problem. If the problem still persists, please contact your local Panasonic dealer for assistance. White spots or shadow images (noise) • Check the position, direction, and connection An error message appears of the aerial.
  • Page 74 Check “Digital TV Signal Condition” (p. 34). If “Signal Quality” is Interference or frozen / displayed in red, check aerial. If problem persists, consult your local disappearing image in Panasonic dealer. • Digital TV Turn the TV off with the Mains power On / Off switch, then turn it On again.

  • Page 75: Specifications

    Specifications Power Source AC Auto 110 - 240 V, 50 / 60 Hz Power Rating 189 W Standby condition 0.25 W Aspect Ratio 16:9 106 cm (diagonal) Visible screen size 930 mm (W) × 523 mm (H) Number of pixels 2,073,600 (1,920 (W) ×...

  • Page 76: Maintenance

    Warranty Service purposes. Model Number Serial Number F0311-0311-1 Printed in Malaysia Web Site : http://panasonic.net © Panasonic Corporation 2011...

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