Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product TH-L42S10A Panasonic
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Operating Instructions LCD TV Model No. TH-L42S10A 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 .
2 T urn your own living room into a movie theatre! Experience an amazing level of multi- Receive digital terrestrial services using an integrated Digital TV tuner Sharp pictures with HDMI terminal Cre.
Basic Advanced T echnical Quick Start Guide 3 media excitement Enjoy rich multimedia SD Card Camcorder Personal computer Set top box DVD player DVD Recorder VCR Contents Be Sure to Read Safety Precaut.
4 Safety Precautions W arning Handling the mains plug and lead Insert the mains plug fully into the socket outlet. If the mains plug is loose, it could generate heat and cause fire. Ensure that the mains plug is easily accessible. Do not touch the mains plug with a wet hand.
5 Important Installation Notices Install TV on a stable surface If a television is not positioned in a sufficiently stable location, it can be potentially hazardous due to falling. Many injuries, particularly to children, can be avoided by taking simple precautions such as: Using cabinets or stands recommended by the manufacturer of the television.
6 Maintenance First, remove the mains plug from the socket outlet. Display panel Regular care: Gently wipe the surface clean of dirt by using a soft cloth. Major contamination: Wipe the surface clean using a soft cloth dampened with clean water or diluted neutral detergent (1 part detergent to 100 parts water).
Maintenance Licence Accessories / Options Quick Start Guide 7 Accessories / Options Caution This product contains possibly dangerous parts (such as plastic bags), that can be breathed in or swallowed by young children accidentally . Keep these parts out of reach of young children.
8 Accessories / Options Preventing the TV from falling over This TV could fall over if it's pushed, pulled or knocked down. We therefore recommend the TV is secured to the base as illustrated. This measure is designed to reduce the risk of injury from a falling TV .
Accessories / Options Identifying Controls Quick Start Guide 9 Identifying Controls Power LED Standby: red On: green When using the remote control, indicates the TV has received a command. Remote control signal receiver Do not place any objects between the TV remote control signal receiver and remote control.
EXIT TEXT STTL INDEX HOLD PROGRAMME REC ASPECT MENU INPUT TV AV OPTION RETURN MUTE SURROUND RGY B POWER POWER OFF TIMER 10 Remote Control Cursor buttons Makes selections and adjustments ● Standby On / Off switch Switches TV On or Of f standby ● Surround (p.
Identifying Controls Basic Connection Quick Start Guide 11 Connecting DVD Recorder / VCR TV , DVD Recorder or VCR RF OUT RF IN AUDIO OUT VIDEO OUT Basic Connection External equipment and cables shown are not supplied with this TV . Please ensure that the TV is disconnected from the mains socket before attaching or disconnecting any leads.
PROGRAMME INDEX HOLD STTL TEXT INPUT ASPECT TV AV REC OPTION MUTE SURROUND R G Y B POWER POWER OFF TIMER MENU RETURN EXIT 12 Auto T uning Search and store TV channels automatically . These steps are not necessary if the setup has been completed by your local dealer .
Auto T uning Quick Start Guide Using the On-Screen Displays 13 Many features available on this TV can be accessed via the On-Screen Display menu. ON SCREEN HELP Instructions box (example: Sound Menu) .
AV INDEX TEXT MUTE SURROUND R G Y PROGRAMME REC POWER RETURN HOLD STTL ASPECT OPTION B POWER OFF TIMER EXIT TV MENU INPUT Hold HOLD Freeze / unfreeze picture Display / hide subtitles (if available) STTL Display subtitles 14 W atching TV Other useful functions 1 T urn power on POWER Mains power On / Off switch should be On.
W atching TV Basic Display information banner Other useful functions T o confirm another tuned channel name ● T o watch the programme listed in the banner ● T o select a favourite list (Digital TV mode) ● B T o hide ● EXIT Information on the next programme (Digital TV mode) ● T o set display timeout “Banner Display T imeout” (p.
Other useful functions ASPECT Change the aspect ratio Enjoy viewing the picture at its optimum size and aspect. ASPECT Display Aspect Selection list store select While the list is displayed, select th.
W atching TV Using TV Guide Basic HOLD STTL POWER INPUT TV AV INDEX TEXT MUTE SURROUND PROGRAMME REC POWER ASPECT OPTION RETURN OFF TIMER MENU B EXIT R G Y 17 Using TV Guide V iew TV Guide Each time pressed, the layout will be changed.
18 Stop automatic updating (If you wish to hold the current page without updating) T o resume HOLD HOLD T o change mode “T eletext” in Setup Menu (p.
Viewing T eletext Basic 19 INDEX STTL FULL / T OP / BOTTOM Using teletext conveniently INDEX Call up Subtitles Return to the main index page Display subtitles Call up P801 (subtitle page) if available. If you press this button during P801 is displayed, teletext mode will be cancelled and return to TV .
MENU ASPECT POWER OFF TIMER INDEX HOLD STTL TEXT OPTION RETURN MUTE SURROUND R G Y B EXIT PROGRAMME INPUT TV AV REC POWER 20 W atching V ideos and DVDs Connect the external equipment (VCRs, DVD equipment, etc.) and you can watch the input. T o connect the equipment p.
W atching Videos and DVDs Basic 21 POWER Standby Set to Standby mode / T urn on Play Playback videocassette / DVD Stop Stop the operations Rewind / Skip / Search VCR: Rewind, view the picture rapidly .
Choose from among alternatives T o reset the settings T o reset the picture settings only “Reset Picture Defaults” in Picture Menu (p. 24) T o reset the sound settings only “Reset Sound Defaults” in Sound Menu (p. 25) T o reset all settings “Shipping Condition” (p.
How to Use Menu Functions (picture, sound quality , etc.) Advanced Main Menu Picture Sound Setup Setup Menu VIERA Link Settings Display Settings System Menu Off Timer Other Settings Digital TV Tuning Menu Access Access Off Access Analogue TV Tuning Menu Access Access Access (p.
24 How to Use Menu Functions Menu list Menu Item Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives) Picture Viewing Mode Basic picture mode (Dynamic / Normal / Cinema / Game) Dynamic : Provides enhanced pict.
How to Use Menu Functions (picture, sound quality , etc.) Advanced 25 Menu Item Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives) Sound HDMI1 / 3 Input Select to fit the input signal (Digital / Analogue) . (p. 34) Digital: HDMI cable connection Analogue: HDMI-DVI adapter cable connection HDMI input mode only HDMI2 terminal is for digital signal only .
26 PROGRAMME INDEX HOLD STTL TEXT INPUT ASPECT TV AV REC OPTION MUTE SURROUND R G Y B POWER POWER OFF TIMER MENU RETURN EXIT Input Labels 1 Display the menu MENU 2 Select “Setup” Main Menu Picture.
Input Labels Digital TV Settings 27 Advanced PROGRAMME INDEX HOLD STTL TEXT ASPECT AV REC OPTION RETURN MUTE SURROUND R G Y B POWER POWER OFF TIMER MENU TV INPUT EXIT Digital TV Settings 1 If in Analo.
28 PROGRAMME INDEX HOLD STTL TEXT ASPECT AV REC OPTION MUTE SURROUND POWER POWER OFF TIMER RETURN MENU EXIT R G Y B TV INPUT Editing Channels Y ou can make your favourite channel lists, skip unwanted channels, etc.
Editing Channels 29 Advanced List favourite channels (Digital TV mode) Favourites Edit Skip unwanted channels / Edit channels (Change name, Move) Channel List Create your favourite channel list (Favourites) from various broadcasters (up to 4: Favourites1 to 4).
30 PROGRAMME INDEX HOLD STTL TEXT ASPECT AV REC OPTION RETURN MUTE SURROUND R G Y B POWER POWER OFF TIMER MENU TV EXIT INPUT T uning Channels Y ou can retune all the TV channels when moving house or search for new channels which may have recently started broadcasting.
T uning Channels 31 Advanced Display a message New Channel Message Selects whether to give a message when new Digital TV channels are found. (Off / On) New channels found! Press OK to update channel list.
32 PROGRAMME INDEX HOLD STTL TEXT INPUT ASPECT TV AV REC OPTION RETURN MUTE SURROUND R G Y B POWER POWER OFF TIMER MENU EXIT Restore Settings (Shipping Condition) 1 Display the menu MENU 2 Select “S.
Restore Settings (Shipping Condition) Displaying PC Screen on TV 33 Advanced Menu Item Adjustments / Configurations (options) Picture Advanced PC Settings R-Gain Adjusts the white balance for red areas G-Gain Adjusts the white balance for green areas B-Gain Adjusts the white balance for blue areas Gamma (2.
34 Menu Item Adjustments Setup DVI Position Settings H-pos Adjusts horizontal position V -pos Adjusts vertical position Reset DVI Position Settings Press the OK button to reset to the default Setup settings ( ∗ 1): The HDMI logo is displayed on HDMI-compliant equipment.
HDMI Functions Viewing from SD Card (VIERA IMAGE VIEWER) 35 Advanced INDEX HOLD STTL TEXT INPUT TV AV MUTE SURROUND POWER OFF TIMER ASPECT OPTION MENU RETURN R G Y B EXIT V iewing from SD Card (VIERA IMAGE VIEWER) Photo View: Still images recorded by digital cameras will be displayed.
36 V iewing from SD Card (VIERA IMAGE VIEWER) Slideshow Start Slideshow (operate in step ) Select the photo for the first view Start Slideshow T o pause T o return to Single view G ● ● R Note Slideshow is done within the thumbnail.
Viewing from SD Card (VIERA IMAGE VIEWER) 37 Advanced INDEX HOLD STTL TEXT INPUT TV AV POWER OFF TIMER MENU RETURN R G Y B EXIT ASPECT OPTION 1 Insert the SD Card 2 Select “Movie V iew” access sel.
38 Enjoy additional HDMI interoperability with Panasonic products which have “HDA VI Control” function. This TV supports “HDA VI Control 4” function. Connections to the equipment (DIGA Recorder , HD Video Camera, Player theatre, Amplifier , etc.
VIERA Link “HDA VI Control TM ” 39 Advanced Note This function may not work properly depending on the connected equipment. For DIGA Recorder / DVD Player / Blu-ray Disc Player / HD Video Camera / LUMIX Camera with VIERA Link function, connect to HDMI1, HDMI2 or HDMI3 terminal via an HDMI cable.
40 VIERA Link “ Control TM ” Features available (Using VIERA Link Menu) Direct TV Recording - What you see is What you record Direct TV Rec Recording the current programme in DIGA Recorder immediately .
VIERA Link “HDA VI Control TM ” Advanced 41 Features available (Using VIERA Link Menu) Y ou 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 “VIERA Link features and connections” (p.
42 Features available (Using VIERA Link Menu) Speaker control Speaker Selection VIERA Link “ Control TM ” Y ou 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 “VIERA Link features and connections” (p.
VIERA Link “HDA VI Control TM ” VIERA T ools Advanced PROGRAMME INDEX HOLD STTL TEXT INPUT MENU ASPECT TV AV REC OPTION RETURN MUTE SURROUND RG Y B POWER POWER OFF TIMER EXIT 43 VIERA T ools With VIERA T ools, you can directly access to some of the useful functions of connected equipment or SD card.
44 External Equipment These diagrams show our recommendations for how to connect the TV to your various equipment. For other connections, consult the instructions for each piece of equipment, the table below , and the specifications (p.
External Equipment Advanced 45 DIGIT AL AUDIO OUT 123 S VIDEO 4 pin terminal Chrominance in Chrominance earth Luminance in Luminance earth Hot Plug Detect 19 DDC/CEC Ground 17 SCL 15 CEC 13 TMDS Clock Shield 11 TMDS Data0 − 9 TMDS Data0+ 7 TMDS Data1 Shield 5 TMDS Data2 − 3 TMDS Data2+ 1 18 +5V Power 16 SDA 14 Reserved (in cable but N.
46 T echnical Information Channel Allocation (Analogue TV mode) CH Display / Receive Channel CH 0 - CH 5 S 2 - S 10 CH 5A CH 6 - CH 9 CH 9A CH 10 - CH 12 S 1 1 - S 44 CH 20 - CH 75 Rating (Digital TV .
T echnical Information T echnical 47 SD Card Cautions in handling SD Card Do not remove the card while the TV is accessing data (this can damage card or TV). Do not touch the pins on the back of the card. Do not subject the card to a high pressure or impact.
48 PC connection A PC may be connected to this TV so that the PC screen is displayed and sound is heard from the TV . PC signals that can be inputted: Horizontal scanning frequency 31 to 69 kHz; vertical scanning frequency 59 to 86 Hz (more than 1,024 signal lines could result in incorrect display of the image).
T echnical Information Frequently Asked Questions T echnical 49 F AQs 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.
50 F AQs Problem Actions Sound is unusual Set the sound setting of the connected equipment to “2ch L.PCM”. Check the “HDMI1 / 3 Input” setting in the Sound Menu. (p. 25) If digital sound connection has a problem, select analogue sound connection.
Frequently Asked Questions Specifications T echnical 51 Specifications TH-L42S10A Power Power rating AC 220 - 240 V , 50 / 60 Hz 1 A Normal (Home) mode 140 W Standby condition 0.
Customer ’ s Record The model number and serial number of this product may be found on its rear panel. Y ou should note this serial number in the space provided below and retain this book, plus your purchase receipt, as a permanent record of your purchase to aid in identification in the event of theft or loss, and for W arranty Service purposes.
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