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Model No. TH-L32E30A TH-L42E30A Operating Instructions LCD TV 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. English BKZ TQB4GC0623 Experience an amazing level of multimedia excitement Receive digital terrestrial services using an integrated Digital TV tuner Sharp pictures with HDMI terminal Create home theatre and DVD recorder link-ups with “VIERA Link” without complicated settings! Enjoy rich multimedia SD Card Camcorder VCR Personal computer Amplifier with Speaker system Set top box DVD Recorder DVD Player USB HDD Blu-ray Disc Player 2 Licence Contents Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Be Sure to Read DivX®, DivX Certified®, DivX Plus HD™ and Safety Precautions ·····································4 associated logos are trademarks of DivX, Inc. and (Warning / Important Installation Notices) are used under license. Notes ··························································5 DLNA®, the DLNA Logo and DLNA CERTIFIED™ are trademarks, service marks, or certification marks of Quick Start Guide the Digital Living Network Alliance. HDMI, the HDMI Logo and High-Definition Accessories / Options ·································6 Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered Basic Connection········································9 trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United Identifying Controls ···································10 States and other countries. Auto Tuning ··············································12 SDXC Logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC. Manufactured under license under U.S. Patent #’s: 5,451,942; 5,956,674; 5,974,380; 5,978,762; 6,487,535 & other U.S. and worldwide patents issued & pending. DTS and the Symbol are Basic Features registered trademarks, & DTS 2.0+ Digital Out and the DTS logos are trademarks of DTS, Inc. Product Using “VIERA Connect” ····························16 includes software. © DTS, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Watching TV ·············································17 QuickTime and the QuickTime logo are trademarks Using TV Guide (Digital TV mode) ···········21 or registered trademarks of Apple Inc., used under Watching External Inputs ··························22 license therefrom. How to Use VIERA TOOLS ······················24 “AVCHD” and the “AVCHD” logo are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation. How to Use the Menu Functions ··············25 VIERA Connect is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation. VGA is a trademark of International Business Machines Corporation. S-VGA is a registered trademark of the Video Advanced Features Electronics Standard Association. Tuning and Editing Channels ···················33 HDAVI Control™ is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation. Timer Programming ··································37 Macintosh is a trademark of Apple Inc. Child Lock ·················································40 Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Input Labels ··············································41 Corporation in the United States and/or other Shipping Condition (Reset settings) ·········42 countries. Updating the TV Software ························43 This product is licensed under the AVC patent USB HDD / SD Card Recording ···············44 portfolio license for the personal and non-commercial use of a consumer to (i) encode video in compliance Using Media Player ··································49 with the AVC Standard (“AVC Video”) and/or (ii) Using Network Services ···························60 decode AVC Video that was encoded by a consumer engaged in a personal and non-commercial activity VIERA Link Functions ·······························70 and/or was obtained from a video provider licensed External Equipment ··································75 to provide AVC Video. No license is granted or shall be implied for any other use. Additional information may be obtained from MPEG LA, LLC. See http:// www.mpegla.com. Even if no special notation has been made of Technical company or product trademarks, these trademarks Technical Information································78 have been fully respected. Maintenance ·············································86 FAQs·························································87 Specifications ···········································90 Warranty ···················································91 3 Safety Precautions Warning 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. (This may cause electrical shock.) • Do not damage the mains lead. (A damaged lead may cause fire or electrical shock.) • Do not move the TV with the lead plugged in the socket outlet. • Do not place a heavy object on the lead or place the lead near a high-temperature object. Safety Precautions • Do not twist the lead, bend it excessively, or stretch it. • Do not pull on the lead. Hold onto the mains plug body when disconnecting the lead. • Do not use a damaged mains plug or socket outlet. If you find any AC 220 - 240 V, abnormality, remove 50 / 60 Hz the mains plug immediately! Power source / Installation Do not insert foreign objects into the TV • This TV is designed for: • Do not allow any objects to drop into the TV • AC 220 - 240 V, 50 / 60 Hz through the air vents. (Fire or electrical shock • Table top use may result.) • Indoor use Do not remove covers and Do not place the TV on sloped or NEVER modify the TV yourself unstable surfaces • Do not remove the rear cover as live parts are • The TV may fall off or tip over. accessible when it is removed. There are no user serviceable parts inside. (High-voltage components may cause serious electrical shock.) • Have the TV checked, adjusted, or repaired at your local Panasonic dealer. Do not expose to rain or excessive Use only the dedicated pedestals / moisture mounting equipment • To prevent damage which might result in • Using an unapproved pedestal or other fixtures electric shock or fire, do not expose this TV to may make the TV unstable, risking injury. Be rain or excessive moisture. This TV must not sure to ask your local Panasonic dealer to be exposed to dripping or splashing water and perform setup. objects filled with liquid, such as vases, must • Use approved pedestals (p. 6) / wall-hanging not be placed on top of or above the TV. brackets (p. 6). Do not expose to direct sunlight and Do not allow children to handle SD Card other sources of heat • As with any small object, SD Cards can be • Avoid exposing the TV to direct sunlight and swallowed by young children. Please remove other sources of heat. SD Card immediately after use and store out of To prevent the spread reach of children. of fire, keep candles or other open flames away from this product at all times 4 y| Important Installation Notices Install the 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. • Only using furniture that can safely support the television. • Ensuring the television is not overhanging the edge of the supporting furniture. • Not placing the television on tall furniture (for example, cupboards or bookcases) without anchoring both the furniture and the television to a suitable support. • Not standing the television on cloth or other materials placed between the television and supporting furniture. • Educating children about the dangers of climbing on furniture to reach the television or its controls. When cleaning the TV, remove the mains plug • Cleaning an energised TV may cause electrical shock. When the TV is not going to be used for a long period of time, remove the mains plug This TV will still consume some power even in the Off mode, as long as the mains plug is still • Safety Precautions | Notes connected to a live socket outlet. Transport only in upright position Allow sufficient space around the TV for radiated heat Minimum distance 10 • When using the pedestal, keep the space between the bottom of the TV and the surface where the TV is set. 10 10 10 • If using a Wall-hanging bracket, refer to its manual. (cm) Do not block the rear air vents • Blocked ventilation by newspapers, table cloths, curtains, etc. may cause overheating, fire or electrical shock. Do not apply strong force or impact to the display panel • This may cause damage resulting in injury. Do not expose your ears to excessive volume from the headphones • Irreversible damage can be caused. Notes Auto power standby function • The TV will automatically go into Standby mode in the following conditions: • no signal is received and no operation is performed for 30 minutes in Analogue TV mode • [Off Timer] is active in the Timer Menu (p. 19) • no operation is performed for the period selected in [Auto Standby] (p. 29) • This function does not affect the recording of Timer Programming and One Touch Recording. Keep the TV away from these types of equipment • Electronic equipment In particular, do not place video equipment near the TV. Electromagnetic interference may distort images / sound. • Equipment