Operating Instructions 42” Class 1080P LCD HDTV (42.0 Inches Measured Diagonally)
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Model No. TC-L42D30L Operating Instructions 42” Class 1080p LCD HDTV (42.0 inches measured diagonally) 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 TQB2AC0042 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 Blu-ray Disc Player Notice for Digital terrestrial broadcasting functions • Any functions related to Digital broadcasting will work in the areas where the digital terrestrial broadcasting services are received. Consult your local Panasonic Dealer with coverage areas. • This TV has the capability for Digital broadcasting specifications. But future Digital broadcasting 2 services cannot be guaranteed. Licence Contents Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Be Sure to Read DLNA®, the DLNA Logo and DLNA CERTIFIED™ are Safety Precautions ·····································4 trademarks, service marks, or certification marks of (Warning / Caution) the Digital Living Network Alliance. Notes ··························································5 HDMI, the HDMI Logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered Quick Start Guide trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries. Accessories / Options ·································6 SDXC Logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC. Basic Connection········································9 QuickTime and the QuickTime logo are trademarks Identifying Controls ···································10 or registered trademarks of Apple Inc., used under Auto Tuning ··············································12 license therefrom. “AVCHD” and the “AVCHD” logo are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation. VIERA Connect is a trademark of Panasonic Basic Features Corporation. VGA is a trademark of International Business Using “VIERA Connect” ····························16 Machines Corporation. Watching TV ·············································17 S-VGA is a registered trademark of the Video Using TV Guide (Digital TV mode) ···········21 Electronics Standard Association. Watching External Inputs ··························22 HDAVI Control™ is a trademark of Panasonic How to Use VIERA TOOLS ······················24 Corporation. How to Use the Menu Functions ··············25 Macintosh is a trademark of Apple Inc. Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. This product is licensed under the AVC patent portfolio license for the personal and non-commercial Advanced Features use of a consumer to (i) encode video in compliance with the AVC Standard (“AVC Video”) and/or (ii) Tuning and Editing Channels ···················34 decode AVC Video that was encoded by a consumer Child Lock ·················································38 engaged in a personal and non-commercial activity and/or was obtained from a video provider licensed Input Labels ··············································39 to provide AVC Video. No license is granted or shall Shipping Condition (Reset settings) ·········40 be implied for any other use. Additional information may be obtained from MPEG LA, LLC. See http:// Updating the TV Software ························41 www.mpegla.com. Using Media Player ··································42 Using Network Services ···························51 Even if no special notation has been made of VIERA Link Functions ·······························61 company or product trademarks, these trademarks have been fully respected. External Equipment ··································65 Technical Technical Information································68 Maintenance ·············································74 FAQs·························································75 Specifications ···········································77 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 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. AC 220 V, If you find any 50 / 60 Hz abnormality, remove the mains plug immediately! • Mains plug types vary between countries. 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 V, 50 / 60 Hz through the air vents. (Fire or electrical shock • Table top use may result.) 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. 8). 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 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. 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 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. Safety Precautions | Notes (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. 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. 30) 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 with an infrared sensor This TV also emits infrared rays. This may affect operation of other equipment. When you insert the main plug into the socket outlet, the TV is in the same condition as the last time you pulled the plug out as follows. • Last time: TV off (Standby Mode) the TV will be in the standby mode. • Last time: TV on the TV will be turned on (skip the Standby Mode) 5 Accessories / Options Standard accessories Remote Control Batteries for the Pedestal AC Plug converter • N2QAYB000497 Remote Control (2) (p. 7) or • R6 (AA) • N2QAYB000678 POWER SAP TV AV MENU VIERA SURROUND SD CARD TOOLS INFO EXIT OPTION RETURN RGYB ASPECT P-NR OFF TIMER STILL abc def ghi jk l mno pqrs tuv wxyz LAST MUTE VOL CH POWER CH REC TV Operating Instructions • This product contains possibly dangerous parts (such as plastic bags), which can be breathed in or Accessories / Options swallowed by young children accidentally. Keep these parts out of reach of young children. Inserting and removing remote’s batteries Caution 1 Pull Open • Incorrect installation may cause battery leakage and corrosion, resulting in damage to the remote control. • Do not mix old and new batteries. • Do not mix different battery