Panasonic TC-L42E3 Operating Instruction

Owner’s Manual

42” Class 1080p LCD HDTV

(42.0 inches measured diagonally)

Manual de usuario

Televisión de alta definición de 1080p y
clase 42” de LCD

(42,0 pulgadas medidas diagonalmente)

Model No.

Número de modelo

TC-L42E3

For assistance (U.S.A./Puerto Rico), please call:

1-877-95-VIERA (958-4372)

www.panasonic.com/help
For assistance (Canada), please call:

1-866-330-0014

www.vieraconcierge.ca
Para solicitar ayuda (EE.UU./Puerto Rico), llame al:

1-877-95-VIERA (958-4372)

www.panasonic.com/help

English

Español

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.

Gracias por su decisión de comprar este producto marca Panasonic.
Lea estas instrucciones antes de utilizar su televisor y guárdelas para consultarlas en
el futuro. Las imágenes mostradas en este manual tienen solamente fines ilustrativos.

TQB2AA0620

Experience an amazing level of
multimedia excitement

Enjoy rich multimedia

VCR

Amplifier with

Speaker system

USB device

DVD recorder/

Blu-ray Disc recorder

SD memory card

DVD player/

Blu-ray Disc player

Camcorder

Personal computer

Cable box

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VIERA Link™ is a trademark of
Panasonic Corporation.

HDMI, the HDMI logo and High­Definition Multimedia Interface are
trademarks or registered trademarks
of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United
States and other countries.

Contents

SDXC Logo is a trademark of SD­3C, LLC.

“AVCHD” and the “AVCHD” logo
are trademarks of Panasonic
Corporation and Sony Corporation.

DLNA®, the DLNA Logo and DLNA
CERTIFIED™ are trademarks,
service marks, or certification
marks of the Digital Living Network
Alliance.

This product qualifies for ENERGY
STAR in the “Home Use” setting
and this is the setting in which
energy savings will be achieved.
Any modifications to the “Home
Use” setting or other factory default
settings could result in greater
energy consumption beyond
levels that meet ENERGY STAR
qualifications.

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby
Laboratories.

HDAVI Control™ is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation.

TM

This product is licensed under the AVC patent portfolio
license for the personal and non-commercial use of a
consumer to (i) encode video in compliance with the AVC
Standard (“AVC Video”) and/or (ii) decode AVC Video
that was encoded by a consumer engaged in a personal
and non-commercial activity and/or was obtained from a
video provider licensed 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.

Please read before using the unit

Safety Precautions ·········································4

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Getting started

Accessories/Optional Accessory ···················7

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Connections ··················································9

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Identifying Controls ······································11

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First Time Setup ··········································12

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Basic Features

Watching TV ·················································17

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Using VIERA TOOLS ···································20

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Watching content from external devices ······21

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Using Media player ······································22

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Advanced Features

VIERA LinkTM “HDAVI ControlTM” ···················28

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Using Network services ·······························34

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Network Connections ··································35

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Network settings ·········································36

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Using EASY IPTV ·······································39

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Using DLNA feature ····································40

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Network Camera ·········································41

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Editing and Setting Channels ·······················42

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How to Use Menu Functions ························44

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Picture settings ···········································45

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Audio settings ·············································46

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Timer settings ·············································46

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Lock ····························································47

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Closed caption ············································47

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Setup ··························································48

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Support Information

Ratings List for parental control ···················49

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Technical Information ···································50

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Care and Cleaning ·······································54

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Specifications ···············································55

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) ·············56

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Index ····························································59

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Limited Warranty

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(for U.S.A. and Puerto Rico only) ·················60
Customer Services Directory

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(for U.S.A. and Puerto Rico) ························61
Limited Warranty (for Canada) ·····················62

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Getting started

Basic Advanced Support Information

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Safety Precautions

The lightning flash with arrowhead

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover or back.
No user-serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.

DO NOT OPEN

Note to CATV System Installer

This reminder is provided to direct the CATV system installer’s attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for
proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as
close to the point of cable entry as practical.

Secure Ventilation

Slots and openings in the cabinet and the back or bottom are provided for ventilation, and to ensure reliable operation of the LCD
TV and to protect it from overheating. These openings must not be blocked or covered. There should be at least 10 cm of space
around the TV. The openings should never be blocked by placing the LCD TV on a bed, sofa, rug or other similar surface. This
LCD TV should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase unless proper ventilation is provided.

Important Safety Instructions

1) Read these instructions.

2) Keep these instructions.

3) Heed all warnings.

4) Follow all instructions.

5) Do not use this apparatus near water.

6) Clean only with dry cloth.

7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that
produce heat.

9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than
the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided
for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10) Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where
they exit from the apparatus.

11) Only use attachments / accessories specified by the manufacturer.

12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus.
When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart / apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

14) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged
in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into
the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

15) Operate only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supplied
to your home consult your television dealer or local power company.

16) Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the LCD TV.

17) Never push objects of any kind into this LCD TV through cabinet
slots as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts
that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any
kind on the LCD TV.

18) If an outside antenna is connected to the television equipment,
be sure the antenna 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 grounding electrodes, and
requirements for the grounding electrode.

EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA
GROUNDING AS PER
(NEC) NATIONAL
ELECTRICAL
CODE

GROUND CLAMP

ELECTRIC
SERVICE
EQUIPMENT

POWER SERVICE GROUNDING
ELECTRODE SYSTEM
(NEC ART 250, PART H)

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within a triangle is intended to tell the
user that parts inside the product are a
risk of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within a
triangle is intended to tell the
user that important operating and
servicing instructions are in the
papers with the appliance.

ANTENNA
LEAD-IN WIRE

ANTENNA
DISCHARGE UNIT
(NEC SECTION 810-20)

GROUNDING
CONDUCTORS
(NEC SECTION 810-21)

GROUND CLAMPS

19) An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines, other electric light, power circuits, or
where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing an outside antenna system, extreme care should be taken to
keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal.

20) Unplug this LCD TV from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions:

a. When the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed.
b. If liquid has been spilled into the LCD TV.
c. If the LCD TV has been exposed to rain or water.
d. If the LCD TV does not operate normally by following the operating instructions.
Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as improper adjustment of other

e. If the LCD TV has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged.
f. When the LCD TV exhibits a distinct change in performance - this indicates a need for service.

When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician uses replacement parts specified by the manufacturer that

21)
have the same characteristics as the original parts. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards.

22) WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN,

23) WARNING: SMALL PARTS CAN PRESENT CHOKING HAZARD IF ACCIDENTALLY SWALLOWED. KEEP SMALL

24) WARNING: To prevent the spread of fire, keep candles or other open flames away from this product at all

25) CAUTION: The Power switch on this unit will not completely shut off all power from AC outlet. Since the power

26) CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT USE THIS PLUG WITH A RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET

27) CAUTION: USE WITH OTHER STAND MAY RESULT IN INSTABILITY POSSIBLY CAUSING INJURY.

28) CAUTION: DANGER OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS INCORRECTLY REPLACED. REPLACE ONLY WITH THE SAME

NOTE: This equipment is designed to operate in North America and other countries where the broadcasting system and AC

house current are exactly the same as in North America.

controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the
LCD TV to normal operation.

MOISTURE, DRIPPING OR SPLASHING.
DO NOT PLACE LIQUID CONTAINERS (FLOWER VASES, CUPS, COSMETICS, ETC.) ABOVE THE SET
(INCLUDING ON SHELVES ABOVE, ETC.).

PARTS AWAY FROM YOUNG CHILDREN.
DISCARD UNNEEDED SMALL PARTS AND OTHER OBJECTS, INCLUDING PACKAGING MATERIALS AND
PLASTIC BAGS/SHEETS TO PREVENT THEM FROM BEING PLAYED WITH BY YOUNG CHILDREN,
CREATING THE POTENTIAL RISK OF SUFFOCATION.

times

cord serves as the main disconnect device for the unit, you will need to unplug it from the AC outlet to
shut down all power.
Therefore, make sure the unit has been installed so that the power cord can be easily unplugged from AC outlet
in case of an accident. To avoid fire hazard, the power cord should also be unplugged from the AC outlet when
left unused for a long period of time (for example, when on vacation).

UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE.

OR EQUIVALENT TYPE.

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FCC STATEMENT

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC
Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in
a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may

not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.

FCC Caution:
To assure continued compliance, follow the attached installation instructions and use only shielded interface cables
when connecting to computer or peripheral devices. Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by
Panasonic Corp. of North America could void the user’s authority to operate this device.

FCC Declaration of Conformity

Model No. TC-L42E3

Responsible Party: Panasonic Corporation of North America
Contact Source: Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company
email: [e-mail]

One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094
1-877-95-VIERA (958-4372)

CEA CHILD SAFETY NOTICES

WARNING

Flat panel displays are not always supported on the
proper stands or installed according to the manufacturer’s
recommendations. Flat panel displays that are inappropriately
situated on dressers, bookcases, shelves, desks, speakers,
chests or carts may fall over and may cause personal injury or
even death.

The consumer electronics industry (of which Panasonic is
a member) is committed to making home entertainment
enjoyable and safe. To prevent personal injury or death, be
sure to follow the following safety guidelines:

TUNE INTO SAFETY:

• One size does NOT fit all. Follow the manufacturer’s
recommendations for the safe installation and use of your
flat panel display.

• Carefully read and understand all enclosed instructions for
proper use of this product.

• Don’t allow children to climb on or play with furniture and
television sets.

• Don’t place flat panel displays on furniture that can easily be
used as steps, such as a chest of drawers.

• Remember that children can become excited while watching
a program, especially on “larger than life” flat panel
displays. Care should be taken to install the display where it
cannot be pushed, pulled over, or knocked down.

• Care should be taken to route all cords and cables
connected to the flat panel display so that they cannot be
pulled or grabbed by curious children.

WALL MOUNTING: IF YOU DECIDE TO WALL MOUNT
YOUR FLAT PANEL DISPLAY, ALWAYS:

• Use a mount that has been recommended by the display
manufacturer and/or listed by an independent laboratory
(such as UL, CSA, ETL).

• Follow all instructions supplied by the display and wall
mount manufacturers.

• If you have any doubts about your ability to safely
install your flat panel display, contact your retailer about
professional installation.

• Make sure the wall where you are mounting the display
is appropriate. Some wall mounts are not designed to
be mounted to walls with steel studs or old cinder block
construction. If you are unsure, contact a professional
installer.

• A minimum of two people are required for installation. Flat
panel displays can be heavy.

Panasonic recommends that a qualified installer perform
the wall-mount installation. See page 7.

The American Academy of Pediatrics discourages
television viewing for children younger than two years
of age.

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Accessories/Optional Accessory

Accessories

Check you have all the items shown.

Accessories

Remote Control
Transmitter

N2QAYB000570

Batteries for the
Remote Control
Transmitter (2)

AA Battery

Pedestal

TBL5ZX0037

Getting started

How to assemble (p. 8)

Owner’s Manual
Quick Start Guide

Optional Accessory

Back of the TV

Holes for wall-hanging bracket
installation

WARNING

Always be sure to ask a qualified technician to carry out set-up.
Do not mount the unit directly below ceiling lights (such as spotlights, floodlights or halogen lights) which typically give off

high heat. Doing so may warp or damage plastic cabinet parts.

Take care when fixing wall brackets to the wall. Always ensure that there are no electrical cables or pipes in the wall

before hanging bracket.
To prevent fall and injury, remove the TV from its fixed wall position when it is no longer in use.
Incorrect wall-hanging bracket or incorrect fitting may cause equipment to fall, resulting in injury and product damage.
Panasonic disclaims liability for any damage or injury arising from incorrect wall-hanging bracket, incorrect fitting or

otherwise failure to follow the above instructions.

15.7 ”

(400 mm)

15.7 ”

(400 mm)

Please contact professional installer to purchase the recommended UL qualified
wall-hanging bracket. For additional details, please refer to the wall-hanging
bracket installation manual.

Screw for fixing the TV onto the
wall-hanging bracket
(not supplied with the TV)

Depth of screw:
Minimum: 0.24 ” (6.0 mm)
Maximum: 0.71 ” (18.0 mm)

M6

(View from the side)

Child safety
Product Registration Card (U.S.A.)

Accessories/Optional Accessory

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Attaching the pedestal to TV

■

Assembling the pedestal

Fix securely with assembly screws A (Total 4 screws).
Tighten screws firmly.

A

Bracket

Front

Hold the bracket
not to fall over

Accessories

Assembly screws
(4 of each)

A

XSS5+15FNK
size(M5 x 15)

B

Base

■

Set-up

Fix securely with assembly screws (Total 4 screws).

Tighten screws firmly.

B

Foam mat or thick
soft cloth

WARNING

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.

Otherwise the TV may fall over and become damaged, and personal injury may result.

Do not use the pedestal if it becomes warped or physically damaged.

If you use the pedestal when it is physically damaged, personal 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.

B

XYN4+F30FJK
size (M4 × 30)

Bracket (1)

Base (1)

Installing the remote’s batteries

Caution

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 types (such

•

as alkaline and manganese batteries).
Do not use rechargeable (Ni-Cd)

•

batteries.

Do not burn or break batteries.

Hook

Open

Close

Note the correct polarity
(+ or -).

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Connections

ST4

AV IN
HDMI 4

Connection Panels

Front of the TV

USB 2
connector

SD card
slot (p. 22)

HDMI 4
terminal

LAN connector USB 1 connector

A

Getting started

C

Back of the TV

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

B

Antenna or Cable connection

Back of the TV

Power Cord
(Connect after
all the other
connections have
been made.)

VHF/UHF Antenna

• NTSC (National Television System Committee):

• ATSC (Advanced Television Systems Committee):
Digital TV Standards include digital high-definition television (HDTV), standard-definition television
(SDTV), data broadcasting, multichannel surround-sound audio and interactive television.

Cable

You need to subscribe to a cable TV service to enjoy viewing their programming.

●

You may need to subscribe to a high-definition (HD) cable service to enjoy HD programming.

●

The connection for high-definition can be done with the use of an HDMI or Component Video cable. (p. 10)

Note

When using a Cable box, external equipment and video cables shown in this manual are not supplied with the TV.

●

For additional assistance, visit us at: www.panasonic.com/help

●

www.panasonic.ca

VHF/UHF Antenna

Cable TV

or

PC terminal

Connections

Accessories/Optional Accessory

Connection references

■

Antenna terminal

Firmly tighten by hand.

●

■

Pin terminals

green

bluered

green/ yellow

Insert firmly.

●

■

HDMI terminal

Insert firmly.

●

9

AV cable connection

Best

Good

Basic

(Not HD)

To use HDMI terminals

HDMI-DVI
Conversion cable

VIERA Link connection, please refer to p. 29

●

The HDMI connection is required for a 1080p signal.

●

To use COMPONENT terminals

green

blue
red

white
red

To use COMPOSITE terminals

yellow
white
red

green

blue

red

white

red

yellow

white

red

green

blue

red

white

red

yellow

white

red

Y

P

PR

L

R

L

R

HDMI
AV OUT

DVI OUT

L

AUDIO OUT

R

B

COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT

AUDIO
OUT

COMPOSITE
OUT

AV Equipment

e.g. Blu-ray Disc
player

AV Equipment

e.g. Blu-ray Disc
player

AV Equipment

e.g. Blu-ray Disc
player

AV Equipment

e.g. DVD Recorder

or

e.g. VCR

10

Audio connection

Optical cable

For HDMI-ARC (Audio Return Channel) connection, see P. 28

●

PC / Computer connection (VGA)

RGB PC cable

Audio cable

Conversion adapter (if necessary)

Audio equipment

DIGITAL
AUDIO IN

e.g. Amplifier

Computer

PC OUT
Audio OUT

Connect cable which matches the
audio out terminal on the computer

Identifying Controls

TV controls/indicators

Front of the TV

Selects channels in sequence
Volume up/down

Menu navigations

Remote control sensor
within about 23 feet
(7 meters) in front of the
TV set

Power indicator
( on: red, off: no light)

C.A.T.S (Contrast Automatic Tracking System)

Note

The TV consumes a small amount of electric energy even when turned off.
Do not place any objects between the TV remote control sensor and remote control.

POWER button

Remote control

Switches TV On or Off (Standby)
Select source to watch (p. 21)

Displays Main Menu (p. 44)

Displays Sub Menu for special functions
(when available) (p. 18)

Colored buttons
(used for various functions)

Volume up/down

Sound mute On/Off

Changes aspect ratio and zoom
(p. 18, 50)

Switches to previously viewed channel
or input

External equipment operations
(p. 33)

Changes the input mode
Chooses menu and submenu entries

Closed Caption On/Off (p. 17)
Selects Secondary Audio Programming

(p. 17)
Exits from menu screen

VIERA Link menu (p. 32-33)
Display VIERA TOOLS Menu (p. 20)
Viewing from SD Card (p. 22-27)
Selects/OK/Change
Go back to previous menu
Channel up/down, when viewing from

ANT/Cable source
Displays or removes the channel

banner (p. 17)
Operates the Favorite channel list

function (p. 18)
Numeric keypad to select any channel

or press to enter alphanumeric input in
menus

Use for digital channels. (p. 17)

Getting started

Identifying Controls

Connections

11

First Time Setup

The first time setup screen 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. 48) is set to “No”.

Turn the TV On with the POWER button

(Remote)(TV)

or

or

Configure your viewing mode

Select your language

Language / Idioma / Langue

Select your language
Seleccione su idioma
Sélection de la langue

English Español Français

Step 1 of 7 / Paso 1 de 7 / Étape 1 de 7

select

OK

OK

Select
Selección
Sélection

Select your country

Country

Select the country where this TV is being used.

U.S.A. Canada Other

Step 2 of 7

select

OK

OK

Select

RETURN

Select your viewing mode (Be sure to select “Home use”)

Set viewing mode

Select your viewing environment

Home use Store Demonstration

Step 3 of 7

select

OK

OK

Select

RETURN

Please confirm your selection (Home Use) before pressing OK button.

●

■If you select “ Store Demonstration” by mistake in ,

confirmation screen will be displayed.

You are selecting the store demonstration mode.

Yes

If you select “Yes”, the picture mode will regularly reset
to “Vivid” and a Picture Refresh message will be displayed on the
screen.

Select “No” and return to previous screen .

●

If you select “Yes”, Screen enters the store demonstration mode.

●

To display the “Set viewing mode” screen again as shown above and
select “Home Use”, do one of the following:

• Press and hold down the side POWER button for at least five seconds.

• Unplug power cord for 30 seconds and plug it again.

No

select

OK

12

Note

If you use any other step other than

●

then turn the TV off, or if you used
the EXIT button to quit before completing the settings, the next time you turn
the TV on, “First time setup” will not be automatically displayed.

• The settings up to that point are saved.

• You can start “First time setup”. (p. 48)
Language, ANT/Cable setup, Input labels, and Clock can also be changed

●

in the Settings Menu. (p. 48)

Press to exit from

a menu screen

Press to go back to
the previous screen

ANT/Cable setup

Do you use a Cable, Satellite or Fiber Optic box with this TV?

ANT/Cable setup

Do you use a Cable, Satellite or Fiber Optic box with this TV?

Yes No

OK

Select

Return

a Select signal type

(Cable/Antenna)

ANT/Cable setup

How does the TV receive its programming content?

Cable service

Over-the-Air Antenna

(No box)

OK

Select

Return

Select scan type

Auto program

Start scanning for available channels in your area?

Yes No

OK

Select

Return

Start scanning

Auto program

Progress

Number of analog channels

Number of digital channels
This may take some time to complete.
Press RETURN to quit

RETURN

Complete scanning

Auto program

Number of analog channels
Number of digital channels

Auto program completed.

Press OK to continue.

OK
RETURN

No

Antenna
Cable In

Yes

Step 4 of 7

Step 4 of 7

Step 4 of 7

1%

10

0

Yes

b Select connection type

for Cable or Satellite
box and go to
labels)

ANT/Cable setup

Which wiring method is used to connect your box to the TV?

Select

Component

Composite

OK
Return

AV IN

HDMI

select

OK

select

OK

0

Antenna/Cable in

Antenna
Cable In

(Input

Step 4 of 7

Getting started

First Time Setup

Note

About broadcasting

systems

Analog (NTSC):
Conventional

broadcasting

Digital (ATSC):

New programming
that allows you to
view more channels
featuring high-quality
video and sound

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Label the inputs for easy identification (Label inputs)

RETURN

OK

Select

1

@.

4

GHI

7

PQRS

2

ABC

5

JKL

8

TUV

3

DEF

6

MNO

9

WXYZ

0

- ,

LAST

ABC abc

GAME

Video

PC
Next

GAME

To name each input, follow the instructions on screen.
When done, select NEXT and press OK to go to the next step.

Label inputs

What is connected to HDMI 1 ?
For your convenience, you may name each input for easy identification.
The labels will be shown in the “Input select” menu.

HDMI 1

HDMI 2
HDMI 3
HDMI 4
Component
Video
PC
Next

OK

Select

Return

Customize label

--> To edit the labels to match your connected devices.

Label: [BLANK] Blu-ray/CABLE/SATELLITE/DVD/DVD REC/DVR/GAME/HOME

THTR/RECEIVER/COMPUTER/MEDIA CTR/MEDIA EXT/VCR/CAMERA/
MONITOR/AUX/OTHER/Not used

• Select “Not used” for any back-panel input that has no device connected to it.
Afterward, the input will be skipped when pressing INPUT, for your convenience.

• The input labels can be changed at any time from the TV’s setup menu

Step 5 of 7

HDMI

select
set

or

Follow the instructions on
screen to complete the
following operations.

Configure Network settings

Select the Network type

Network settings

Select Ethernet cable of wireless network.

Ethernet cable Wireless(Wifi) Set later

OK

Select

Return

Select the setting mode

Network settings

Checks for proper network connection, settings and
communication to the Internet and server
automatically.

Automatic Manual

Step 6 of 7

Step 6 of 7

Set later: Go to
You can set in “Setup” menu later.
Wireless (WiFi)

: Start “Wireless network” (p. 16)

Automatic: Press OK to start setup automatically.
Error screen is displayed when

Network connection has failed.

Manual: Go to Manual setting.

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Press to exit from

a menu screen

■

Press to go back to
the previous screen

OK

Select

RETURN

Automatic

Start connection test

Network settings

Connection test

Check Ethernet cable connection
Validate IP address
Check for IP address duplication

Check connection to the Internet
Check communication with EASY IPTV server.

Test in progress...

Step 6 of 7

Connection test

Connection

RETURN

error

Complete “Network settings”

Helpful information is displayed when you
successfully complete “Network settings”.

Network settings

Network settings are complete.
You can use EASY IPTV.
EASY IPTV lets you enjoy
Internet contents on
your VIERA TV.

OK
Return

Step 6 of 7

Manual

■Manual setting

Network settings

Configure settings of the network connection.

IP setting mode

Automatic

IP address

192.168.0.4

Subnet mask

255.255.255.0

Default gateway

192.168.0.1

DNS setting mode

Automatic

DNS

192.168.0.1

Proxy address
Proxy port
Connect test
Mac address

00-00-aa-cc-33-ab

Select

Change

RETURN

Step 6 of 7

Manual

■Error screen

Network settings

Connection test

Check Ethernet cable connection
Validate IP address
Check for IP address duplication

Check connection to the Internet
Check communication with EASY IPTV server.

Connection to local network (router) failed.
Ensure wireless network availability

Retry Manual Set later

OK

Select

RETURN

Retry: Go to “Start connection test”
Set later: Go to

Step 6 of 7

Adjust the Clock (Set clock)

RETURN

OK

0 9

DST

Minutes

10

When done, select NEXT and press OK to go to the next step.

■Manual setting

Set clock

Adjust the TV's date and time

Mode

Year

Month
Day
Hour
Minute
Time zone
DST
Next

Edit

Select

Change

RETURN

0-9

Manual

- - -

- - -

- - -

- - -

- - -

Step 7 of 7

select
set

or

Follow the instructions on
screen to complete the
following operations.

■Auto setting

Set clock

Adjust the TV's date and time

2011/4/5 6:00 AM

Mode

Auto

Year
Month
Day
Hour
Minute
Time zone

EST
Off

DST
Next

Select

Change

RETURN

Mode

Manual: Adjust the clock manually (Year/Month/Day/Hour/Minute)
Auto: The clock is adjusted automatically via Internet service. Only
available when the TV is on a network. -->Set “Network settings” first.

Time zone

DST

Select your time zone. (EST/CST/MST/PST/AKST/HST/NST/AST)
Set DST (Daylight Saving Time) setting. (On/Off)

On: Advances the clock one hour from the time it is set according to the
time zone.

Complete First time setup

Congratulations! You are done.

Step 7 of 7

Getting started

First Time Setup

Press to exit from

a menu screen

■

Press to go back to
the previous screen

The First time setup can be repeated at any time.
Press MENU and select SETUP; then “First time setup”.

Congratulations!
Setup is complete.

Enjoy your Panasonic VIERA TV.

OK
RETURN

To watch TV via a Cable box, Satellite receiver, or any other source (DVD,
DVR, gaming device, etc.), press the INPUT button and select the appropriate
input.

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■About wireless LAN

Wireless LAN adapter and Access point need to be obtained separately.

●

For the latest information on applicable LAN adapters, check the following website:
http://Panasonic.com/NetConnect
Check that the Access point supports WPS*.

●

(If it does not support WPS, the encryption key of the Access point is required when configuring settings.)
Follow the instructions on the Access point setup screen and configure the appropriate security settings.

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For more details on setting of Access point, please refer to operating manual for the Access point.
We recommend using 11n (5 GHz) for the wireless system between the wireless LAN adapter and Access point.

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Communication is also possible with 11a, 11b, and 11g (2.4 GHz), but the communication speed may be slower.
If the wireless system of the Access point is changed, devices that could connect by wireless LAN may no longer be

●

able to connect.
When EASY IPTV, Network camera, DLNA, or other device is using the network, do not disconnect the wireless LAN

●

adapter.
Keep the TV away from the following devices as much as possible:

●

Wireless LAN, microwaves, and other devices that use 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz signals. Otherwise, the TV failures such as
malfunction may occur due to the radio wave interference.

* WPS: Wi-Fi Protected Setup

■Wireless network (First time setup) in

Display “Wireless network”
Select the connection method

Wireless network

Please choose connection method:

Search for wireless networks
WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup using push button)

Follow the directions on screen to complete the setting.

●

See page 37 for more information.

●

select

OK

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Watching TV

Turn power on

(Remote)

or

(TV)

Note

Please select correct input --> (p. 21)

Select a channel number

up

or

down

• Also available side CH button on the unit.

[For Cable/Satellite box connection]

- Use your connected box’s remote control.

Note

Reselect “Cable” or “Antenna” in “ANT in” of “ANT/Cable setup” to switch the signal

reception between cable TV and antenna. (p. 13, 42)

The channel number and volume level remain the same even after the TV is turned

off.

■Other Useful Functions

Listen with SAP (Secondary Audio Programming)

■Select the Audio mode for watching TV

Digital mode

Press SAP to select next Audio track (if available) when receiving a digital channel.

Audio track 1 of 2

Analog mode

Press SAP to select the desired Audio mode.

• Each press of SAP will change the Audio mode. (Stereo/SAP/Mono)
SAP is not available when watching TV with a Cable or Satellite box connected via HDMI.

Contact your Cable or Satellite operator for instructions on enabling SAP with their box.

(English)

Closed Caption

■Switches the Closed Caption mode On or Off

Closed caption OnClosed caption Off

Closed caption On mute

To directly enter the digital channel

number

When tuning to a digital channel,
press the button to enter the minor
number in a compound channel
number.

example: CH15-1:

Getting started

Basic

Watching TV

First Time Setup

Closed Caption is not available when watching TV with a Cable or Satellite box connected via HDMI.
Contact your Cable or Satellite operator for instructions on enabling CC with their box.

Displaying Information

■Displays and removes information. When watching programming via the Antenna/Cable input,

shows the channel banner.

Channel

15-2 12:30 PM
ABC-HD

Station
identifier

THE NEWS
CC SAP

SAP
indication

TV-G 1080i Standard 4:3

Signal
resolution

Rating Level

Picture
mode

Aspect ratioClosed caption

Clock

30

Sleep timer
remaining time

17

Change aspect ratio and Zoom the picture

Favorite channels

1/3

26-1

1
2
3
4
5

Set favorite 1/3

26-1

1
2
3
4
5

Set favorite 1/3

26-1

1
2
3
4
5

■Press FORMAT to cycle through the aspect modes (p. 50)

• 480i, 480p: FULL/JUST/4:3/ ZOOM

• 1080p, 1080i, 720p: FULL/H-FILL/JUST/4:3/ZOOM
Use when the picture does not fill the whole screen (bars appears on either side of

the image) or portions of the picture is trimmed.

Note

1. Some content, such as film-based movies, are available in extra-wide format.
Top and bottom bars are unavailable.

2. Connected devices, such as Cable/Satellite box, DVD/Blu-ray players and game
consoles have their own aspect (format) settings. Adjust the device’s aspect
settings.

Display the SUB MENU

■Press SUB MENU to show the Sub Menu screen

This menu consists of shortcuts to convenient functions.
Sub menu is only available when the TV is using the Antenna/Cable input, not when using Cable or Satellite box.

SUB

MENU

Setup SUB MENU

Channel surf mode

All
Set favorite
Edit CH caption
Signal meter

Specify favorites or type of channels to view when pressing the channel up/
down button.

Set favorite channel (below)
Edit the channel identifier (p. 43)
Check the signal strength (p. 43)

Call up a favorite channel

■ FAVORITE

Channel numbers registered in Favorite are displayed on the favorite tune screen. Select the desired broadcast
station with the cursor or use the number buttons. (p. 17)

select

■Set the Favorite channel

MENU

■Delete a favorite channel

■To change the page

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or

SUB

Setup SUB MENU

Channel surf mode

All

Set favorite

Edit CH caption
Signal meter

Press repeatedly to change between pages (1/3, 2/3, 3/3 or exit)

Changes the page forward/backward

Favorite channels cannot be set when using Cable or Satellite box.

●

or

select the list number
(to save the channel
without pressing OK)

select

the list

number
save the displayed

channel

select

delete
(while holding down)

■Other Useful operations

1

@.

4

GHI

7

PQRS

2

ABC

5

JKL

8

TUV

3

DEF

6

MNO

9

WXYZ

0

- ,

LAST

Menu

Proxy setting

Proxy address

0

Proxy port

Entering characters

You can use the remote control keys to enter the alphanumeric characters.

■Switches input mode

ABC → abc → 123

1 4 8

■Press each number key

to cycle through the
alphanumeric character

Navigation area

You can also use a USB keyboard (not supplied) to enter the alphanumeric characters.

●

Keyboard type (p. 48)

●

Password setting/entering

You need to enter the password when you access locked channel or inputs.

Select

OK
RETURN

DeleteABC → abc

Input your 4-digit password

Menu

Password

Enter password.

* * * -

If it is your first time entering the password, enter the password twice in

●

order to register it.
Make a note of your password. Do not forget it. (If you have forgotten

●

your password, consult your local dealer.)
When you select a locked channel, a message will be displayed that

●

allows you to view the channel after you input your password.
Change password (p. 47)

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Operate USB keyboard

You can operate non-character keys as remote control keys.

■Key chart

Keyboard key Remote key Keyboard key Remote key

UP/DOWN/LEFT/RIGHT Cursor key F4 Input

Enter OK F5 Channel Down(-)

BackSpace Return (when you do not

input character)

F6 Channel up(+)

0-9 0-9 F7 Volume Down(-)

F1 Menu F8 Volume up(+)
F2 VIERA Tools F9(Red)/F10(Green)/
F3 Submenu

For more details on setting and operation of the USB keyboard, please also read the operating manuals for the USB

●

F11(Blue)/F12(Yellow)

Color key

(Red/Blue/Yellow/Green)

keyboard.
Some keyboards do not have these keys.

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Basic

Watching TV

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Using VIERA TOOLS

VIERA TOOLS is the easy way to access the TV’s special features. They are displayed as shortcut icons on
the TV screen.

Display VIERA TOOLS

Select the item

The icons displayed differ depending on your country or area you select. (p. 12)

●

select

next

Press to exit from

a menu screen

Press to go back

to the previous
screen

EASY IPTV

(example)

Set each item

Using EASY IPTV p. 39

Part of Icons on VIERA TOOLS screen above provide you usable

Internet service such as VOD (Video-on-demand), Music distributer
or social networking service etc.

Game mode

Change to “Game” mode.
Picture mode (p. 45)

VIERA Link

VIERA Link (p. 32-33)

Eco mode

ECO/energy saving (p. 48)

Media player

Media player (p. 22-27)

DLNA

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Using DLNA feature (p. 40)