Panasonic TC-L42U12L Operating Instructions Manual Download

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Quick Start

Guide

Basic Connection

V cable connections)

(TV + DVD Recorder or VCR + Satellite Receiver)

To connect the antenna terminal and Satellite Receiver and DVD recorder or VCR

High-Definition

Standard-Definition

Note

Some programs contain a copyright protection signal to prevent recording.

When the copyright protection program is displayed, do not connect the other TV monitor through a VCR. Video signals fed

through VCRs may be affected by copyright protection systems and the picture will be distorted on the other TV monitor.

For more details on the external equipment’s connections, please refer to the operating manuals of this equipment.

ANT IN

ANT OUT

ANT IN

ANTENNA

Cable In

AUDIO

VIDEO

HDMI 1

HDMI 2

COMPONENT IN

VIDEO IN 1

AUDIO IN

DIGITAL

AUDIO OUT

AUDIO IN

DIGITAL

AUDIO OUT

Basic Connection

(Continued)

Example 3

Connecting DVD recorder (VCR) and satellite receiver

DVD Recorder

VCR

Satellite

Receiver

VHF/UHF Antenna

You can enjoy high-definition

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

on p. 11.

To use HDMI terminals

HDMI 1

HDMI 2

HDMI

AV OUT

e.g. Blu-ray Disc

player

AV Equipment

Connecting to the HDMI terminals will enable you to enjoy high-definition digital images and high-quality sound.

The HDMI connection is required for a 1080p signal.

For “VIERA Link

connections”, please refer to p. 29.

To use COMPONENT terminals

AUDIO

COMPONENT IN

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

AUDIO

OUT

white

red

green

blue

red

white

red

green

blue

red

white

red

green

blue

red

e.g. Blu-ray Disc

player

AV Equipment

Recorders may also be connected to COMPOSITE or S VIDEO terminals. (see below)

To use COMPOSITE terminals

AUDIO

VIDEO

VIDEO IN 1

OUT

COMPOSITE

OUT

yellow

white

red

yellow

white

red

yellow

white

red

e.g. DVD Recorder

AV Equipment

e.g. VCR

AV cable connections

Power Cord

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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