Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product TH-L42E30X Panasonic
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Operating Instructions LCD TV English 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 . TQB4GC0627 BHK Model No.
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3 Contents Be Sure to Read Safety Precautions ····································· 4 (W arning / Caution) Notes ·························.
Safety Precautions 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.
Safety Precautions | Notes 5 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.
Accessories / Options 6 Accessories / Options Standard accessories Remote Control • N2QA YB000587 INFO TV EXIT OPTION RETURN TEXT CH POWER F.P. INDEX HOLD MENU ASPECT REC LAST VIEW MUTE jkl ghi mno tuv pqrs wxyz abc def POWER RGYB CH VOL INPUT AV TV PC Batteries for the Remote Control (2) • R6 (AA) Pedestal (p.
Accessories / Options 7 Attaching the pedestal W arning Do not disassemble or modify the pedestal. • Otherwise the TV may fall over and become damaged, and personal injury may result. Caution Do not use any pedestal other than that provided with this TV .
Accessories / Options 8 Inserting and removing remote’ s batteries 1 Pull Open Hook 2 Note the correct polarity (+ or -) Close Caution • Incorrect installation may cause battery leakage and corrosion, resulting in damage to the remote control. • Do not mix old and new batteries.
Basic Connection 9 Basic Connection External equipment and cables shown are not supplied with this TV . Please ensure that the unit is disconnected from the mains socket before attaching or disconnecting any leads.
Identifying Controls 10 Identifying Controls TV 1 2 3 5 4 67 8 9 12 10 11 1 USB3 port 2 SD Card slot 3 HDMI4 terminal 4 A V3 terminals 5 Headphones jack 6 Remote control signal receiver • Do not place any objects between the TV remote control signal receiver and remote control.
Identifying Controls 11 Remote Control INFO TV EXIT OPTION RETURN TEXT CH POWER F.P. INDEX HOLD MENU ASPECT REC LAST VIEW MUTE jkl ghi mno tuv pqrs wxyz abc def POWER RGY B CH VOL INPUT AV TV PC S D C.
Auto T uning 12 Auto T uning INFO TV RETURN jkl ghi mno tuv pqrs wxyz abc def POWER Y R EXIT Search and store TV channels automatically . • These steps are not necessary if the setup has been completed by your local dealer .
Auto T uning 13 6 Select [Home] Please select your viewing environment. Home Shop ∗ confirm select Auto T uning is completed ∗ Viewing environment mode Home : Recommended mode for viewing at home. Select [Home] for optimal picture / power consumption.
Auto T uning 14 Setup the network connection Set up the network connection to enable the network service functions such as VIERA Connect, etc. (p. 16, 55). • T o set up the wireless connection, the Wireless LAN Adaptor is required. • Please note that this TV does not support wireless public access points.
Auto T uning 15 3 ■ [Wireless] Select the connection type Connection T ype Please select network connection type. WPS(Push button) Search for access point confirm select • If your access point supports WPS (Push button), then select this option. If not, select [Search for access point].
Using “VIERA Connect” 16 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.
W atching TV 17 W atching TV INFO EXIT OPTION HOLD MENU ASPECT INPUT TV LAST VIEW jkl ghi mno tuv pqrs wxyz abc def POWER CH • When the TV is switched to standby , there will be a clicking sound after a short delay . This is normal. 1 T urn power on • Mains power On / Off switch should be On.
W atching TV 18 Display Information banner Display Information banner INFO • Also appears when changing a channel • T o hide EXIT , , II , Audio mode (p. 67) Sound mute On 1 - 90 Off T imer remaining time • For settings (p. 17) T eletext (varies depending on the broadcasters) T eletext service available TV 1 CH08 5.
W atching TV 19 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 1 Display.
Viewing T eletext 20 V iewing T eletext T eletext services are the text information provided by the broadcasters. The features may vary depending on the broadcasters. What is F ASTEXT mode? In F ASTEXT mode, four differently coloured subjects are situated at the bottom of the screen.
Viewing T eletext 21 View in multi window W atch TV and T eletext in two windows at once MENU (press twice) Select Picture and text On or Off • Operations can be made only in T eletext screen.
W atching External Inputs 22 W atching External Inputs Connect the external equipment (VCRs, DVD equipment, etc.) and you can watch through the input. • T o connect the equipment (p.
W atching External Inputs 23 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.
How to Use VIERA TOOLS 24 Y ou can access some special features easily by using the VIERA TOOLS function. EXIT ■ T o return to TV EXIT or V I E R A T O O L S 1 Display icons of the feature 2 Select a feature VIERA Link Control access select ■ Follow the operations of each feature [VIERA Link Control] “VIERA Link Control” (p.
How to Use the Menu Functions 25 How to Use the Menu Functions V arious menus allow you to make settings for the picture, sound, and other functions. TV EXIT RETURN MENU jkl ghi mno tuv pqrs wxyz abc .
How to Use the Menu Functions 26 Note • In each Viewing Mode and input, [Backlight], [Contrast], [Brightness], [Colour], [Sharpness], [T int], [Colour Balance], [Vivid Colour], [Eco Mode], [P-NR] and [3D-COMB] can be adjusted and stored to suit your particular viewing requirement.
How to Use the Menu Functions 27 Advanced Settings White Balance ∗ 1 R-Gain Adjusts the white balance of bright red area G-Gain Adjusts the white balance of bright green area B-Gain Adjusts the whit.
How to Use the Menu Functions 28 Sound Item Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives) Mode • Music • Speech • User Selects basic sound mode • The selected mode affects all input signals. [Music]: Improves sound quality for watching music videos, etc.
How to Use the Menu Functions 29 Speaker Distance to W all • Over 30cm • Up to 30cm Adjusts the low frequency sound • If the back space between the TV and wall is over 30 cm, [Over 30cm] is recommended. • If the back space between the TV and wall is within 30 cm, [Up to 30cm] is recommended.
How to Use the Menu Functions 30 Setup Item Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives) PC Setup Input Resolution Switches to a wide view • VGA (640 × 480 pixels), WVGA (852 × 480 pixels), XGA (1,.
How to Use the Menu Functions 31 Display Settings Input Labels Labels or skips each input terminal (p. 35) Banner Display Timeout • 0 (No display) • 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / 6 / 7 / 8 / 9 / 10 seconds Sets how long the information banner stays on screen (p.
T uning and Editing Channels 32 T uning and Editing Channels Y ou can make Auto Tuning, listing your favourite channels, skipping unwanted channels, etc.
T uning and Editing Channels 33 [Channel List Edit] - Skip unwanted channels / Edit Channels (Change name, Move) Y ou can hide unwanted channels. The hidden channels cannot be displayed except in this function. Use this function to skip unwanted channels.
Child Lock 34 Child Lock Y ou can lock specific channels / A V 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.
Input Labels 35 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.
Shipping Condition (Reset settings) 36 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.
Using Media Player 37 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.
Using Media Player 38 Starting Media Player INFO EXIT OPTION RETURN MENU ASPECT RGY B S D C A R D ■ T o return to TV EXIT or S D C A R D ■ T o return to the previous screen RETURN 1 Insert the SD Card or USB Flash Memory (p. 37) When the SD Card is inserted, switching to Media Player will be done automatically .
Using Media Player 39 Photo mode Supported file format (p. 68) The thumbnail of all the photos in the SD Card or USB Flash Memory will be displayed. Example: Thumbnail - [All photos] OPTION SD Card EX.
Using Media Player 40 [Single view] - Photos are displayed one at a time. Select the file from the thumbnail of photos to be viewed select access Example: Single view Single view Stop EXIT Select RETU.
Using Media Player 41 Item Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives) Frame Selects the indication frame of the slideshow [Off] / [Multi] / [Collage] / [Drift (+ calendar)] / [Drift] / [Gallery (+ ca.
Using Media Player 42 Change the contents Y ou can switch to the other mode of Media Player from the thumbnail view. 1 While the thumbnail is displayed, display the contents selection B 2 Select the c.
Using Media Player 43 ■ How to operate in playback Example: Playback SD EXIT RETURN 2010/10/02 00:15:39 00:02:05 1 1:21 Operation guide Information banner • T o display / hide the operation guide .
Using Media Player 44 Item Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives) Multi Audio Allows you to select between selectable sound tracks (if available) • It may take several seconds to change the sound. Subtitle T urn the subtitle on/off and select the subtitle file (if available) [Off] / [Subtitle1] (/ [Subtitle2] .
Using Media Player 45 Music mode Supported file format (p. 69) The thumbnail of music folders in the SD Card or USB Flash Memory will be displayed. Example: Thumbnail - [Folder view] OPTION My Music_1.
Using Network Services 46 Using Network Services DLNA ® This TV is a DLNA Certified™ product. DLNA (Digital Living Network Alliance) is a standard that makes DLNA Certified digital electronics easier and more convenient to use on a home network. T o learn more, visit www.
Using Network Services 47 Network connections T o use only DLNA features, you can operate the features without a Broadband network environment. T o 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.
Using Network Services 48 [Network Setup] • Ensure the connections are completed before starting Network Setup. “Network connections” (p. 47) EXIT RETURN MENU jkl ghi mno tuv pqrs wxyz abc def .
Using Network Services 49 Network settings for the LAN Cable connection This setting is for the network connection by using the LAN cable. 1 Select [Network T ype] and set to [Wired] --- 12-34-56-78-9.
Using Network Services 50 2 ■ [Proxy Settings] Select [Proxy Settings] and set the items Acquire IP Address IP Address Subnet Mask Gateway Acquire DNS Address DNS Address Proxy Settings IP/DNS Settings Auto 192.168.1 1.5 255.255.255.0 192.168.1 1.1 192.
Using Network Services 51 Network settings for the Wireless LAN connection This setting is for the network connection by using 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.
Using Network Services 52 Using DLNA ® features • Ensure the preparation of the media server , network connections and network settings are completed.
Using Network Services 53 For photo file [Single view] - Displayed one at a time Operation guide Single view Single view Rotate Stop EXIT Select RETURN • T o display / hide the operation guide INFO .
Using Network Services 54 Photo Setup (for photo contents) Setup the settings for Photo. 1 Display the option menu OPTION 2 Select [Slideshow Settings] 3 Select the items and set Option Menu Slideshow.
Using Network Services 55 Audio output settings (for video contents) Y ou can enjoy the multi-channel sound via an amplifier connected to the DIGIT AL AUDIO OUT terminal.
VIERA Link Functions 56 VIERA Link “ HDA VI Control™” Enjoy additional HDMI interoperability with Panasonic products which have “HDA VI Control” function. This TV supports “HDA VI Control 5” function. Connections to equipment with HDMI cable such as a DIGA Recorder , HD Video Camera, Player theatre, Amplifier , etc.
VIERA Link Functions 57 Note • For a 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.
VIERA Link Functions 58 Features available (Using VIERA Link Menu) [Pause Live TV] Y ou 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.
VIERA Link Functions 59 [VIERA Link Control] - Operate the connected equipment with VIERA remote control Y ou can control some functions of the connected equipment with this TV remote control by pointing at the TV’ s signal receiver .
VIERA Link Functions 60 [Speaker Selection] - Speaker control 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 “Summary of features”, “Connection”, “Preparations” (p.
External Equipment 61 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.
External Equipment 62 Rear of the TV T o play back DVD Recorder or VCR or Aerial RF cable Fully wired HDMI compliant cable ∗ 1 ∗ 1 : Only for DVD Recorder HDMI equipment Fully wired HDMI compliant cable Recorder / Player • HDMI connection (p.
External Equipment 63 Rear of the TV Side panel of the TV USB devices USB cable Camcorder / HDMI equipment Fully wired HDMI compliant cable Camcorder etc. Camcorder / Game equipment Camcorder etc. (Viewing) (Listening) Headphones (M3 stereo mini plug) T o adjust volume [Headphone V olume] in the Sound Menu (p.
T echnical Information 64 T echnical Information Channel Allocation Channel Plan Asia/ W .Europe CIS/ E.Europe China Hong Kong NZ/ Indonesia Indian CA TV South Africa American System American CA TV Ja.
T echnical Information 65 HDMI connection HDMI (high-definition multimedia interface) is the world’s first complete digital consumer A V 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.
T echnical Information 66 Input signal that can be displayed COMPONENT (Y , P B /C B , P R /C R ), HDMI Mark: Applicable input signal Signal name COMPONENT HDMI 525 (480) / 60i 525 (480) / 60p 625 (57.
T echnical Information 67 Stereo / Bilingual Sound Selection When you receive the stereo / bilingual sound system, sound output modes can be selected by pressing the Sound Selection button. Audio Signal STEREO MAIN I SUB II MONO Mode Indicator NICAM .
T echnical Information 68 Supported file format in Media Player / DLNA ■ Photo Format File extension Image resolution (pixel) Details / Restrictions JPEG .jpg 8 × 8 to 30,719 × 17,279 DCF* 1 and EXIF* 2 standards Sub-sampling : 4:4:4, 4:2:2, 4:2:0 • Progressive JPEG is not supported.
T echnical Information 69 DivX DivX Certified ® to play DivX ® and DivX Plus TM HD (H.264/MKV) video up to 1080p HD including premium content. ABOUT DIVX VIDEO: DivX ® is a digital video format created by DivX, Inc. This is an of ficial DivX Certified ® device that plays DivX video.
T echnical Information 70 T o show DivX VOD registration code [DivX® VOD] in the Setup Menu (p. 31) • 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.
T echnical Information 71 USB connection • It is recommended to connect the USB Flash Memory directly to the TV’ s USB ports. • Some USB devices or USB HUB may not be used with this TV . • Y ou cannot connect any devices by using USB card reader.
Frequently Asked Questions 72 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. White spots or shadow images (noise) • Check the position, direction, and connection of the aerial.
Frequently Asked Questions 73 Problem Actions HDMI Sound is unusual • Set the sound setting of the connected equipment to “2ch L.PCM”. • Check the [HDMI1 / 2 / 3 / 4 Input] setting in the Sound Menu. (p. 29) • If digital sound connection has a problem, select analogue sound connection.
Specifications 74 Specifications TH-L32E30M TH-L42E30K TH-L42E30M TH-L42E30T TH-L42E30X Power Source AC 1 10 - 240 V , 50 / 60 Hz Power Consumption Power Rating 76 W 106 W Standby condition 0.
Maintenance 75 Maintenance First, remove the mains plug from the socket outlet. Display panel, Cabinet, Pedestal For regular care: Gently wipe the surface of the display panel, cabinet, or pedestal by using a soft cloth to clean the dirt or fingerprints.
M021 1-0 Printed in Malaysia Web Site : http://panasonic.net © Panasonic Corporation 2011 Customer ’ s Record The model number and serial number of this product may be found on its rear panel.
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