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Model No.
Número de modelo
TC-L42D30
Owner’s Manual
42” Class 1080p LCD HDTV
(42.0 inches measured diagonally)
Manual de usuario
Televisión de alta definición de 1080p y
clase 42” de LCD
(42,0 pulgadas medidas diagonalmente)
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Experience an amazing level of multimedia excitement Enjoy rich multimedia SD memory card Camcorder USB device VCR Personal computer Cable box Amplifier with Speaker system DVD recorder/ DVD player/ Blu-ray Disc recorder Blu-ray Disc player 2
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Getting started Basic Advanced Support Information VIERA Link™ is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation. Contents HDMI, the HDMI logo and High- Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries. Please read before using the unit SDXC Logo is a trademark of SD- Safety Precautions ·········································4 3C, LLC. • “AVCHD” and the “AVCHD” logo are trademarks of Panasonic Getting started Co
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Safety Precautions The lightning flash with arrowhead within a triangle is intended to tell the CAUTION user that parts inside the product are a risk of electric shock to persons. RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK The exclamation point within a DO NOT OPEN triangle is intended to tell the user that important operating and WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover or back. servicing instructions are in the No user-serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified se
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19) An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines, other electric light, power circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing an outside antenna system, extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal. 20) Unplug this LCD TV from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: a. When the power cord
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FCC STATEMENT This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that
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Accessories/Optional Accessories Getting started Accessories/Optional Accessories Accessories Check you have all the items shown. Accessories Remote Control Batteries for the Pedestal (p. 8) Transmitter Remote Control N2QAYB000486 Transmitter (2) or AA Battery N2QAYB000677 How to assemble (p. 8) Owner’s Manual Child safety Quick Start Guide Product Registration Card (U.S.A.) Please contact your nearest Panasonic dealer to purchase the recommended Optional Accessories wall-
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Attaching the pedestal to TV ■Assembling the pedestal Attach the cover A Fix securely with assembly screws • Place the cover so that it covers up the screws for the bracket. (Total 4 screws). • Insert the protrusion of the cover into the opening of the bracket. Tighten screws firmly. * The cover has a nick on the back. Attach the cover so that the nick fits underneath the bracket. A Hold the bracket Accessories Bracket not to fall over Assembly screws (4 of each) Cover A XSS5+15F
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Connections Getting started Accessories/Optional Accessories Connections Connection Panels LAN connector USB 1/2 connector Front of the TV SD card slot (p. 22) USB 3 connector A HDMI 4 AV IN terminal HDMI 4 C Back of the TV PC terminal DIGITAL AUDIO OUT B Antenna or Cable connection Back of the TV VHF/UHF Antenna Power Cord (Connect after or all the other Cable TV connections have been made.) VHF/UHF Antenna • NTSC (National Television System Committee): • ATSC (Advanced Television Syst
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AV cable connection To use HDMI terminals Best AV Equipment HDMI AV OUT e.g. Blu-ray Disc player DVI OUT AV Equipment HDMI-DVI Conversion cable L AUDIO OUT e.g. Blu-ray Disc R player VIERA Link connection, please refer to p. 29 ● The HDMI connection is required for a 1080p signal. ● To use COMPONENT terminals Y green green green PB COMPONENT blue VIDEO OUT blue blue AV Equipment Good PR red red red e.g. Blu-ray Disc white L player AUDIO white white red OUT R red red To use COMPOSIT
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Identifying Controls Getting started Connections Identifying Controls TV controls/indicators Front of the TV Selects channels in sequence Volume up/down Menu navigations Remote control Changes the input mode sensor within about Chooses menu and submenu entries 23 feet (7 meters) in front of the TV set POWER button Power indicator ( on: red, off: no light) C.A.T.S (Contrast Automatic Tracking System) Note The TV consumes a small amount of electric energy even when turned off. Do not pl
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First Time Setup The first time setup screen is displayed only when the TV is turned on for the first time after the power cord is inserted into a wall outlet and when “Auto power on” (p. 49) is set to “No”. Turn the TV On with the POWER button (TV) (Remote) or or Configure your viewing mode Select your language Language / Idioma / Langue Step 1 of 7 / Paso 1 de 7 / Étape 1 de 7 Select your language Seleccione su idioma Sélection de la langue select English Español Français OK OK Select Se
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First Time Setup Getting started ANT/Cable setup Do you use a Cable, Satellite or Fiber Optic box with this TV? ANT/Cable setup Step 4 of 7 Do you use a Cable, Satellite or Fiber Optic box with this TV? Yes No OK Select Return Yes No b Select connection type for Cable or Satellite box a Select signal type and go to (Input labels) (Cable/Antenna) ANT/Cable setup Step 4 of 7 ANT/Cable setup Step 4 of 7 How does the TV receive its programming content? Which wiring method is used to conne
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Label the inputs for easy identification (Label inputs) To name each input, follow the instructions on screen. When done, select NEXT and press OK to go to the next step. Video Label inputs Step 5 of 7 GAME GAME select PC What is connected to HDMI 1 ? For your convenience, you may name each input for easy identification. or Next The labels will be shown in the “Input select” menu. 1 @. 2 ABC 3 DEF OK 4 GHI 5 JKL 6MNO HDMI 1 set 7 PQRS 8 TUV 9 WXYZ Select HDMI 2 LAST 0 - , RETURN HDMI 3 ABC abc
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First Time Setup Getting started Adjust the Clock (Set clock) When done, select NEXT and press OK to go to the next step. ■ Manual setting DST Set clock Step 7 of 7 select 10 Minutes Adjust the TV's date and time Mode Manual Year - - - set or 0 9 Month - - - OK Day - - - Hour - - - Minute - - - RETURN Time zone DST Next Select Edit 0 - 9 Follow the instructions on screen to Change RETURN complete the following operations. ■ Auto setting Set clock Step 7 of 7 Adjust the TV's date and t
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■ About wireless LAN Wireless LAN adapter and Access point need to be obtained separately. ● For the latest information on applicable LAN adapters, check the following website: http://Panasonic.com/NetConnect Check that the Access point supports WPS*. ● (If it does not support WPS, the encryption key of the Access point is required when configuring settings.) Follow the instructions on the Access point setup screen and configure the appropriate security settings. ● For more details on set
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Watching TV Getting started Basic First Time Setup Watching TV Turn power on (Remote) (TV) Note Please select correct input --> (p. 21) or ■ VIERA Connect Banner appears Press OK/INTERNET (or VIERA CAST) button to enter VIERA Connect. (p. 39) ● To hide the banner Press any button except OK/INTERNET (or VIERA CAST) button (Time-out period of this banner is 5 sec.) ● You can also set the banner display status (on/off) in the Setup menu. (p. 49) Menu > Setup > Advanced setup > VIERA Connect
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Change aspect ratio and Zoom the picture ■ Press FORMAT to cycle through the aspect modes (p. 51) • 480i, 480p: FULL/JUST/4:3/ ZOOM • 1080p, 1080i, 720p: FULL/H-FILL/JUST/4:3/ZOOM Use when the picture does not fill the whole screen (bars appears on either side of the image) or portions of the picture is trimmed. Note 1. Some content, such as film-based movies, are available in extra-wide format. Top and bottom bars are unavailable. 2. Connected devices, such as Cable/Satellite box, DVD/Bl
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Watching TV Basic ■ Other Useful operations Entering characters You can use the remote control keys to enter the alphanumeric characters. Menu Proxy setting ■ Switches input mode Proxy address 1 4 8 ABC → abc → 123 Proxy port 0 ↑ | _____________ ■ Press each number key 1 @. 2 ABC 3 DEF to cycle through the OK 4 GHI 5 JKL 6MNO 7 8 9 PQRS TUV WXYZ Select RETURN alphanumeric character LAST 0 - , ABC → abc Delete Navigation area ● You can also use a USB keyboard (not supplied) to enter the al
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Using VIERA TOOLS VIERA TOOLS is the easy way to access the TV’s special features. They are displayed as shortcut icons on the TV screen. Display VIERA TOOLS Select the item select next Set each item VIERA Connect Displays VIERA Connect Home Screen for Enjoying Internet Services (p. 39) Media player Media player (p. 22-27) DLNA Using DLNA feature (p. 40) Game mode Change to “Game” mode. Picture mode (p. 45) Press to exit from a menu screen VIERA Link VIERA Link (p. 32-33) Pres
