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- Page 1 Model No. TH-L42E30G TH-L42E30S 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...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
“AVCHD” and the “AVCHD” logo are trademarks of How to Use VIERA TOOLS ······················26 Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation. How to Use the Menu Functions ··············27 VIERA Connect is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation. VGA is a trademark of International Business Machines Corporation. -
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 • Incorrect installation may cause battery leakage Pull Open 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 110-240 V, 50 / 60 Hz Satellite cable Set top box Mains lead Fully wired HDMI compliant cable RF cable Note • Keep the space between the TV and RF cable to prevent distorted image. •...
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Page 10: Identifying Controls
Identifying Controls 1 USB3 port 9 Function select • [Volume] / [Contrast] / [Brightness] / 2 SD Card slot [Colour] / [Sharpness] / [Tint] (NTSC 3 HDMI4 terminal signal) / [Bass] ([Music] or [Speech] mode in the Sound Menu) / [Treble] 4 AV3 terminals ([Music] or [Speech] mode in the 5 Headphones jack... - Page 11 Remote Control 6 VIERA TOOLS (p. 26) • Displays some special feature icons and POWER INPUT SD CARD accesses easily 7 [VIERA Link Menu] (p. 63) MENU ASPECT • Accesses VIERA Link Menu 8 OK INFO EXIT • Confirms selections and choices •...
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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 Setup the network connection Select the network type [Wired] : wired connection (p. 14) Network Setup [Wireless] : wireless connection (p. 14) Select Wired or Wireless Wired Wireless Set Later select access • To setup later on or skip this step EXIT Select [Set Later] or Select [Home]...
- Page 14 Setup the network connection Set up the network connection to enable the network service functions such as VIERA Connect, etc. (p. 16, 60). • To set up the wireless connection, the Wireless LAN Adaptor is required. • Please note that this TV does not support wireless public access points. •...
- Page 15 ■ [Wireless] Select the connection type • If your access point supports WPS (Push Connection Type select Please select network connection type. button), then select this option. If not, confirm select [Search for access point]. Search for access point WPS(Push button) ■...
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Page 16: Using "Viera Connect
Using “VIERA Connect” VIERA Connect is a gateway to the internet services unique to Panasonic and has expanded VIERA CAST features greatly. VIERA Connect allows you to access some specific websites supported by Panasonic, and enjoy internet contents such as photos, videos, games, etc. from VIERA Connect home screen. -
Page 17: Watching
Watching TV • Turn power on Mains power On / Off switch should be POWER On. (p. 10) INPUT ■ VIERA Connect banner appears MENU ASPECT You can access to VIERA Connect and enjoy the various INFO EXIT contents. • To remove this banner, leave for about 5 seconds or press any buttons (except the buttons to access VIERA Connect). - Page 18 Display Information banner Display Information banner INFO • Also appears when changing a channel Digital TV mode Programme Current time Channel position and name 20:35 Coronation Street All Digital Channels 20:00 - 20:55 BBC ONE WALES Programme Start / Finish time Analogue TV mode 23:35 CH23 SC1...
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Page 19: Last View
Display the selectable settings for the current programme Check or change the current Select Change programme status instantly select select / change OPTION access store [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) - Page 20 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...
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Page 21: 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 22: 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 23 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 (Expand the BOTTOM half) (Expand the TOP half)
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Page 24: Watching External Inputs
Watching External Inputs Connect the external equipment (VCRs, DVD equipment, 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 25 Operating the equipment with the TV remote control The Panasonic equipment connected to the TV can be directly operated with the below buttons of this TV remote control. Standby POWER Set to Standby mode / Turn on Play Playback videocassette / DVD...
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Page 26: 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 VIERA Link Control ■ To return to TV EXIT ■ Follow the operations of each feature [Music] ∗... -
Page 27: 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 28 Note • In each Viewing Mode and input, [Backlight], [Contrast], Picture [Brightness], [Colour], [Sharpness], [Tint], [Colour Balance], [Vivid Colour], [Eco Mode], [P-NR] and [3D-COMB] can be adjusted and stored to suit your particular viewing requirement. • Set for each input signal. Item Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives) Basic picture mode...
- Page 29 R-Gain Adjusts the white balance of bright red area G-Gain Adjusts the white balance of bright green area B-Gain Adjusts the white balance of bright blue area R-Cutoff Adjusts the white balance of dark red area G-Cutoff Adjusts the white balance of dark green area B-Cutoff Adjusts the white balance of dark blue area Reset to Defaults...
- Page 30 Sound 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 • In Music and Speech modes, you can adjust [Bass] and [Treble] •...
- Page 31 Selects the initial setting for audio tracks [Auto]: Automatically selects the audio tracks if the programme has more than two tracks. The priority is given in the following order - Dolby Digital Plus, HE-AAC, Dolby Digital, MPEG. [MPEG]: The priority is given to MPEG as long as the programme contains MPEG audio.
- Page 32 Setup Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives) Item Switches to a wide view • VGA (640 × 480 pixels), WVGA (852 × 480 pixels), Input Resolution XGA (1,024 × 768 pixels), WXGA (1,280 × 768 pixels, 1,366 × 768 pixels) • Options change depending on signals Clock Sets to the minimum level if noise occurs.
- Page 33 Teletext • FASTEXT Teletext display mode (p. 22) • List Teletext Character Set • English • CIS Selects teletext language • E.Europe • Persian Input Labels Labels or skips each input terminal (p. 39) Banner Display Timeout • 0 (No display) Sets how long the information banner stays on screen (p.
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Page 34: 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 MENU MENU EXIT • The selected mode is displayed on the screen (p. 17). •... - Page 35 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. 18) and the TV Guide (p. 21). Select a channel to list Add it to the Favourites list Store...
- Page 36 [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. All digital TV tuning data will be erased received in the area.
- Page 37 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 •...
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Page 38: 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 39: 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. 24) Preparations: Display the menu Select [Setup] MENU MENU EXIT... -
Page 40: 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 Eco Navigation access Child Lock Digital TV Tuning Menu... -
Page 41: 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. EXIT •... -
Page 42: 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 43 Starting Media Player Insert the SD Card or USB Flash Memory (p. 42) 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 44 Photo mode Supported file format (p. 73) 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 45 [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 46 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 47 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. 44) [Video] “Video mode”...
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Page 48: 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 49: 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 is not displayed correctly. -
Page 50: Music Setup
Music mode Supported file format (p. 73) 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 Folder view Media Player Music INFO... -
Page 51: Using Network Services
DLNA operations (p. 57 - 60) VIERA Connect™ VIERA Connect is a gateway to the internet services unique to Panasonic and expands VIERA CAST functions greatly. VIERA Connect allows you to access some specific websites supported by Panasonic, and enjoy internet contents such as photos, videos, games, etc. - Page 52 Network connections To use only DLNA features, you can operate the features without a Broadband network environment. To use VIERA Connect features, you need a Broadband network environment. • If you do not have any Broadband network services, please consult your retailer for assistance. •...
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Page 53: Network Link Settings
Enables to control the TV from the network equipment (Smartphone, etc.) [On] / [Off] • Depending on the area, this function may not be available. For details, Network Remote consult your local Panasonic dealer. Control • For more information of this function, visit the following website. (English only) -
Page 54: Network Settings For The Lan Cable Connection
Network settings for the LAN Cable connection This setting is for the network connection by using the LAN cable. Select [Network Type] and set to [Wired] select Network Setup Connection Test Network Type Wired access / store Access Point Settings If you make the network connection like [Example2] (p. - Page 55 ■ [Proxy Settings] Select [Proxy Settings] and set the items select IP/DNS Settings Acquire IP Address Auto access IP Address 192.168.11.5 Subnet Mask 255.255.255.0 After settings, return to [Network Setup] screen Gateway 192.168.11.1 RETURN Acquire DNS Address Auto DNS Address 192.168.11.1 Proxy Settings Access...
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Page 56: Update Tv's Software
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 57 Using DLNA ® features • Ensure the preparation of the media server, network connections and network settings are completed. “Media server” (p. 51), “Network connections” (p. 52), “Network Setup” (p. 53 - 56) Display icons of the feature Select [Media Server] MENU ASPECT INFO...
- Page 58 For photo file [Single view] - Displayed one at a time INFO • To display / hide the operation guide Single view • To operate Single view To the previous photo To the next photo Single view EXIT Slideshow Select RETURN Stop Stop (return to list)
- Page 59 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 menu Slideshow Settings Transition Effect Fade Video Setup OPTION Interval 5 seconds Music Setup access access / Repeat...
- Page 60 • The services through VIERA Connect 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. •...
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Page 61: 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 62: Easy Playback
HDMI cable, and also connect either the optical digital audio cable or RCA cable for audio output from the TV. • Use fully wired HDMI compliant cable. Non-HDMI-compliant cables cannot be utilised. A recommended Panasonic’s HDMI cable part number: • RP-CDHS15 (1.5 m) • RP-CDHS30 (3.0 m) • RP-CDHS50 (5.0 m) Preparations •... - Page 63 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 a HDD. •...
- Page 64 [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 65 [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. 61 - 62) Access and control the speaker volume Display [VIERA Link Menu] Select [Speaker Selection]...
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Page 66: 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. 79). Types of connectable equipment to each terminal Terminal AV1 IN AV2 IN... - Page 67 To play back Aerial Fully wired HDMI compliant cable ∗ cable DVD Recorder ∗ 1 : Only for DVD Recorder HDMI equipment Rear of the TV Fully wired HDMI Recorder / Player compliant cable • HDMI connection (p. 61, 70) To watch DVDs (Listening) DVD Player...
- Page 68 USB devices USB cable Side panel of the TV Camcorder / HDMI equipment Fully wired HDMI compliant cable Rear of the TV Camcorder etc. Camcorder / Game equipment (Viewing) (Listening) Camcorder etc. Headphones (M3 stereo mini plug) To adjust volume [Headphone Volume] in the Sound Menu (p.
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Page 69: 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 70: 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 71 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 72 • 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 73 .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 74 ■ 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 75 To show DivX VOD registration code [DivX® VOD] in the Setup Menu (p. 33) • If you want to generate the new registration code, you have to deregister the present registration code. After playing DivX VOD content once, the confirmation screen to deregister will be displayed in [DivX® VOD] in the Setup Menu.
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Page 76: Usb Keyboard
You cannot use two or more same kind of USB devices simultaneously except USB Flash Memory. Note • Additional information for USB devices may be on the following web site. (English only) http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/tv/ USB Keyboard • A USB Keyboard which requires a driver is not supported. -
Page 77: 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 78 Check “Digital TV Signal Condition” (p. 36). 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.
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Page 79: Specifications
Specifications Power Source AC 110 - 240 V, 50 / 60 Hz Power Rating 106 W Standby condition 0.3 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) × 1,080 (H)) 160 mm ×... -
Page 80: Maintenance
Warranty Service purposes. Model Number Serial Number M0211-0 Printed in Malaysia Web Site : http://panasonic.net © Panasonic Corporation 2011...