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Advanced

 VIERA

 Link

TM

 “HDA

VI Control

TM

VIERA Link

TM

 “HDAVI Control

TM

” 

(Continued)

You can enjoy more convenient operation with the “HDAVI Control” function in the “VIERA Link” 

menu.

For more details on the “HDAVI Control” function, refer to p. 28

or

 

Press to exit from 
a menu screen

 

Press to return 
to the previous 
screen

Display VIERA Link menu

 select

 next

VIERA Link

or

Select the item

Recorder

TV

VIERA Link control

Speaker output

Record now
Stop recording

 select

 set or next

Select

Home theater

TV

VIERA Link control

Speaker output

Record now
Stop recording

change

Set

Speaker 

control

You can select Home theater or TV speakers for audio output.

Control theater speakers with the TV’s remote control.

This function is available only when Panasonic Amplifier or 

Player theater is connected.

Home theater:  

Adjustment for equipment

  Volume up / down 

 

 Mute 

   

 

 The sound of the TV is muted.

 

  When the equipment is turned off, the TV speakers take over.

 

  Selecting “Home theater” turns the equipment on 

automatically if it is in standby mode.

 

TV:  

The TV speakers are on.

 Select “Speaker output”  
 Select “Home theater” or “TV”   

Recorder

TV

Record now
Stop recording
VIERA Link control

Speaker output

 select

 change

VIERA Link

control

only with the 

TV’s remote 

control

(for “HDAVI 
Control 2 or 
later”) 

In the VIERA Link menu, you can select HDMI connected equipment and access it quickly. Continue using your 

TV’s remote control to operate the equipment, pointing it at the TV.

 Select “VIERA Link control”  
  Select the equipment you want to access.

(Recorder/Home theater/Player/Camcorder/LUMIX)

 If there is more than one equipment item, a 

number after the name indicates the number of 

items. (e.g. Recorder 1/Recorder 2/Recorder 3) 

 The number of equipment items that can be 

connected is three for recorders, and a total 

of three for Home theater/Player/Camcorder/

LUMIX.

Note

 There is a limit to the number of HDMI 

connectors.

Recorder

TV

VIERA Link control

Speaker output

Record now
Stop recording

 select

 change

You can select available items only. 

  Operate the equipment with the TV’s remote control, pointing it at the TV.

 To operate the equipment, read the manual of the equipment.

 

Available TV’s remote control buttons

 Whether an operation is available differs depending on the connected equipment. 

Move the cursor/Select

Play

Set/Access

Stop

Return to previous menu

Reverse/Forward

SUB

MENU

Display the functions 

menu on the equipment

Skip Reverse/Forward

Available when the purpose of the keys is 

displayed on screen

Pause

Exit

Closed caption

Channel Up/Down

SAP (Select Audio Mode)

-

0-9

Select digital subchannel

Direct TV 

recording 

(for “HDAVI 
Control 3 or 
later”)

Records the current program on the recorder immediately.

  Select “Record now”

  Select “Stop recording”, when you want to stop recording

Recorder

TV

VIERA Link control

Speaker output

Record now

Stop recording

 select

 set

Recorder

TV

VIERA Link control

Speaker output

Record now

Stop recording

 select

 set

  For optimal recording, the settings of the recorder might 

be required. For details, read the manual of the recorder.

  Recording will not stop automatically when the 

program is finished.

Summary of Contents for TC-L42U12L

Page 1: ...n the event of theft or loss and for Warranty Service purposes Model Number Serial Number Web Site http panasonic net Panasonic Corporation 2009 Printed in U S A This product has a fluorescent lamp that contains mercury Disposal may be regulated in your community due to environmental considerations For disposal or recycling information please contact your local authorities or the Electronic Indust...

Page 2: ...V 15 Using VIERA TOOLS 17 Viewing from SD Card 18 Watching Videos and DVDs 20 Displaying PC Screen on TV 22 How to Use Menu Functions picture sound quality etc 24 VIERA LinkTM HDAVI ControlTM 28 Lock 34 Editing and Setting Channels 36 Closed Caption 38 Input Labels 39 Using Timer 40 Recommended AV Connections 41 Ratings List for Lock 42 Technical Information 43 Care and Cleaning 47 FAQ 48 Specific...

Page 3: ...nna system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built up static charges In the U S Section 810 21 of the National Electrical Code provides information with respect to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure grounding of the lead in wire to an antenna discharge unit size of grounding conductors location of antenna discharge unit connection to groundi...

Page 4: ...rsonal injury may result Contact your nearest Panasonic Dealer immediately During set up make sure that all screws are securely tightened If sufficient care is not taken to ensure screws are properly tightened during assembly the pedestal will not be strong enough to support the TV and it might fall over and become damaged and personal injury may result Foam mat or thick soft cloth Antenna termina...

Page 5: ... SDTV data broadcasting multi channel surround sound audio and interactive television If no Cable Box Cable Box Cable You need to subscribe to a cable TV service to enjoy viewing their programming If using a Cable Box set the TV channel to CH3 or CH4 for regular cable You can enjoy high definition programming by subscribing to a high definition cable service The connection for high definition can ...

Page 6: ... programming by subscribing to high definition satellite service Connection can be done with the use of HDMI or Component Video cable p 11 Note For details of external equipment connections please refer to the operating manuals for the equipment Satellite Receiver DVD Recorder or VCR with TV tuner VHF UHF Antenna Back of the TV AC 110 127 V 60 Hz Connecting TV and AV equipment Please refer to A C ...

Page 7: ...keypad to select any channel p 15 or press to enter alphanumeric input in menus p 14 20 32 34 36 39 40 Use for digital channels p 15 First Time Setup First time setup 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 26 27 is set to No or Press to exit from a menu screen Press to return to the previous screen ...

Page 8: ...o and sound ATSC is not available except in U S A Canada and or Mexico Auto channel setup Select ANT Cable setup First time setup Language Clock ANT Cable setup Input labels next select Select ANT in Cable ANT Cable setup ANT in Auto program set select ANT in Cable Cable TV Antenna Antenna Not used Skip TV tuning go to Select Not used when no wire is connected to the Antenna Cable terminal Typical...

Page 9: ...el surf mode select ok 3 Set the displayed channel Set favorite 1 3 26 1 1 2 3 4 5 select the list number save the displayed channel select the list number to save the channel without pressing OK or Delete a favorite channel Set favorite 1 3 26 1 1 2 3 4 5 select delete while holding down Favorite Feature Use Favorite Feature 1 Display Favorite channels 2 Select the channel Favorite channels 1 3 2...

Page 10: ...st Fast Medium Slow Very slow Repeat Turn the slideshow Repeat function on or off On Off Transition Select transition effect Off Wipe Wipe Wipe Wipe Comb Comb Dissolve Checker wipe Random Effect Select conversion effect Off Sepia Gray scale Viewing from an SD Card You can view photos taken with a digital camera or digital video camera and saved on an SD card Media other than SD Cards may not be re...

Page 11: ...abel is set as default For more details for Input label refer to p 39 Operate the connected equipment using the remote control supplied with the equipment Note For details see the manual of the connected equipment If you connect equipment that has the HDAVI Control function to a TV using an HDMI cable you will find it easier to use Please refer to p 28 33 Before using these functions you need to s...

Page 12: ...or is blurred H position Adjusts the horizontal position V position Adjusts the vertical position Clock phase Alleviates the problem if the whole picture appears to flicker or is blurred First adjust the Dot Clock to get the best possible picture then adjust the Clock Phase so that a clear picture appears Note It may not be possible to display a clear picture due to poor input signals Input resolu...

Page 13: ... 1 Audio Reset to defaults Resets Bass Treble and Balance adjustments to factory default settings Reset to defaults Bass Increases or decreases the bass response Bass 0 Treble Increases or decreases the treble response Treble 0 Balance Emphasizes the left right speaker volume Balance 0 Advanced audio A I sound Equalizes overall volume levels across all channels and external inputs On Off A I sound...

Page 14: ...No signal for 10 minutes was activated will be displayed for about 10 seconds when the TV is turned on for the first time after turning the power off by No signal for 10 minutes The on screen display will flash 3 2 and 1 to indicate the last three 3 remaining minutes prior to the shut off No signal for 10 minutes Enable No activity for 3 hours To conserve energy the TV automatically turns off when...

Page 15: ...rnal equipment s connections please refer to the operating manuals for the equipment VIERA LinkTM Connections Follow the connection diagrams below for HDAVI control of a single piece of AV equipment such as a DVD recorder DIGA RAM theater or Player theater system Refer to page 30 33 for Setup Menu settings and additional control information Optional HDMI and or optical cables are not included If c...

Page 16: ...f operations is performed automatically Home Theater power switches On and playback begins TV power switches On and the playback screen is displayed Audio is muted on the TV and switches to the theater system Providing the setting information for HDAVI Control 3 or later The following information about the TV settings can be transmitted to each piece of equipment Recorder Home theater Player that ...

Page 17: ...ct VIERA Link control Select the equipment you want to access Recorder Home theater Player Camcorder LUMIX If there is more than one equipment item a number after the name indicates the number of items e g Recorder 1 Recorder 2 Recorder 3 The number of equipment items that can be connected is three for recorders and a total of three for Home theater Player Camcorder LUMIX Note There is a limit to ...

Page 18: ...t to Custom Select channel to lock Custom 3 4 Channel lock Mode Channel 1 Channel 2 Channel 3 Channel 4 Channel 5 select set To lock unlock all channels Select Mode and set to All or Off All Locks all channels Off Unlocks all channels Game lock Locks Channel 3 Channel 4 and external inputs Select Game in 5 and set to On select set On Locks Off Unlocks Program lock To set a rating level V chip tech...

Page 19: ...ly Analog only in Channel surf mode p 26 Edit Caption 80 101 Change OK RETURN Delete ABC abc G Y Edit CH caption Caption Channel select change set next or Caption Select or edit the station identifier maximum 7 characters available Favorite Set favorite 1 3 26 1 1 2 select next Set favorite Select the number Add Press OK to select Yes add or No skip Move cursor to channel number Manual program Edi...

Page 20: ...ext Fore opacity Opacity of text Background Color of text box Back opacity Opacity of text box Outline Outline color of text Identify the setting options on the screen To reset the settings Select Reset to defaults and press OK Input labels Display labels of Connected devices Devices connected to external input terminals can be labeled for easier identification during input selection In selecting ...

Page 21: ...te and time The Clock must be set before On time Off time settings p 13 The Sleep timer and On Off timer will not work if the Auto power on p 26 is set Press to exit from a menu screen Press to return to the previous screen Note The TV automatically turns Off after 90 minutes when turned On by the Timer This operation will be cancelled if the Off time is selected or if a key is pressed Display men...

Page 22: ...mpt Exempt programming G General Programming intended for audience of all ages Contains no violence or the violence content is minimal or is depicted appropriately 8 ans 8 General Not recommended for young children Programming intended for a broad audience but contains light or occasional violence Adult supervision recommended 13 ans Programming may not be suitable for children under the age of 13...

Page 23: ...ble for the terminal with the smaller number If you connect equipment that has HDAVI Control 2 or later function to the TV with HDMI cable the sound from DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal can be output as multi channel surround HDAVI Control 4 is the newest standard current as of December 2008 for the HDAVI Control compatible equipment This standard is compatible with the conventional HDAVI equipment HDM...

Page 24: ... lint free cloth If the surface is particularly dirty soak a soft lint free cloth in diluted mild liquid dish soap 1 part mild liquid dish soap diluted by 100 times the amount of water and then wring the cloth to remove excess liquid Use this cloth to wipe the surface of the display panel then wipe it evenly with a dry cloth of the same type until the surface is dry Do not scratch or hit the surfa...

Page 25: ...ged into the outlet Is the TV unit turned On Check Picture menu p 24 and volume Check the AV cable connections p 8 11 Check that the correct input has been selected p 20 Black Box appears Change settings of Closed caption CC p 38 No sound is produced Are the speakers cables connected correctly p 41 Is Sound Mute active p 12 Is the volume set to the minimum Is TV speakers set to Off p 24 Change SAP...

Page 26: ...tal Analog VHF UHF 2 69 CATV 1 135 Operating Conditions Temperature 32 F 95 F 0 C 35 C Humidity 20 80 RH non condensing Connection Terminals VIDEO IN 1 VIDEO RCA PIN Type 1 1 0 V p p 75 Ω AUDIO L R RCA PIN Type 2 0 5 V rms VIDEO IN 2 VIDEO RCA PIN Type 1 1 0 V p p 75 Ω S VIDEO Mini DIN 4 pin Y 1 0 V p p 75 Ω C 0 286 V p p 75 Ω AUDIO L R RCA PIN Type 2 0 5 V rms COMPONENT IN Y 1 0 V p p including s...

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