
Operating Instructions
LED TV
English
For more detailed instructions, refer to [eHELP]
(Built-in Operating Instructions).
●
How to use [eHELP]
(p. 14)
Contents
Be Sure to Read
Important Notice ·················································2
Safety Precautions ·············································2
Quick Start Guide
Accessories ························································5
Connections························································6
Identifying Controls ···········································10
First time Auto Tuning ·······································12
Using your VIERA
Operations ························································13
How to Use eHELP ···········································14
Viewing 3D images ···········································15
Others
FAQs·································································16
Maintenance ·····················································16
Specifications ···················································17
Model No.
Australia
New Zealand
TH-L42ET60A TH-L42ET60Z
TH-L50ET60A
TH-L50ET60Z
TH-L55ET60A TH-L55ET60Z
Thank you for purchasing this Panasonic product.
Please read these instructions carefully before operating this product and
retain them for future reference.
The images shown in this manual are for illustrative purposes only.
TQB4GC1018
CHZ

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Important Notice
Panasonic does not guarantee operation and
performance of peripheral devices made by other
manufacturers; and we disclaim any liability or damage
arising from operation and/or performance from usage
of such other maker’s peripheral devices.
The recording and playback of content on this or any
other device may require permission from the owner
of the copyright or other such rights in that content.
Panasonic has no authority to and does not grant
you that permission and explicitly disclaims any right,
ability or intention to obtain such permission on your
behalf. It is your responsibility to ensure that your use
of this or any other device complies with applicable
copyright legislation in your country. Please refer to
that legislation for more information on the relevant
laws and regulations involved or contact the owner
of the rights in the content you wish to record or
playback.
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.
Panasonic and its affiliates make no representations or
warranties of any kind with respect to the USB devices
and the performance of communication between the
USB devices and the USB port of Panasonic products,
and expressly disclaims any and all warranties,
whether express or implied or otherwise, including
without limitation any implied warranty of fitness for a
particular purpose, any loss of data, and any implied
warranties arising from course of dealing or course of
performance of data communication between the USB
devices and the USB port of Panasonic products.
Transport only in upright position
Safety Precautions
To help avoid risk of electrical shock, fire, damage or
injury, please follow the warnings and cautions below:
■ Mains plug and lead
Warning
If you detect anything unusual,
immediately remove the mains
plug.
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This TV is designed to operate on AC 220-240 V, 50 /
60 Hz.
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Insert the mains plug fully into the socket outlet.
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Ensure that the mains plug is easily accessible.
●
Disconnect the mains plug when cleaning the TV.
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Do not touch the mains plug with wet
hands.
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Do not damage the mains lead.
•
Do not place a heavy object
on the lead.
•
Do not place the lead near a
high temperature object.
•
Do not pull on the lead. Hold
onto the mains plug body
when disconnecting the plug.
•
Do not move the TV with the lead plugged into a
socket outlet.
•
Do not twist the lead, bend it excessively or stretch it.
•
Do not use a damaged mains plug or socket outlet.
•
Ensure the TV does not crush the mains lead.
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Do not use any mains lead other than that provided with
this TV.
■ Take care
Warning
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Do not remove covers and never
modify the TV yourself as live
parts are accessible when they
are removed. There are no user
serviceable parts inside.
●
Do not expose the TV to rain
or excessive moisture. This TV
must not be exposed to dripping
or splashing water and objects
filled with liquid, such as vases,
must not be placed on top of or
above the TV.
●
Do not insert foreign objects into the TV through the air
vents.

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Do not use an unapproved pedestal / mounting
equipment. Be sure to ask your local Panasonic dealer
to perform the setup or installation of approved wallhanging brackets.
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Do not apply strong force or impact to the display panel.
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Do not place the TV on sloped
or unstable surfaces, and ensure
that the TV does not hang over
the edge of the base.
Important information
If the TV 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 TV.
•
Only using furniture that can safely support the
TV.
•
Ensuring the TV is not overhanging the edge of
the supporting furniture.
•
Not placing the TV on tall furniture (for example,
cupboards or bookcases) without anchoring both
the furniture and the TV to a suitable support.
•
Not standing the TV on cloth or other materials
placed between the TV and supporting furniture.
•
Educating children about the dangers of climbing
on furniture to reach the TV or its controls.
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This TV is designed for indoor use.
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This TV is designed for table-top use.
●
Do not expose the TV to direct
sunlight and other sources of
heat.
To prevent the
spread of fire, keep
candles or other
open flames away
from this product at
all times
■ Dangerous part / Small object
Warning
●
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.
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Do not allow children to handle any
small objects such as SD Card. The
small object could be swallowed by
young children. Remove SD Card
immediately after use and store out
of reach of young children.
■ Pedestal
Warning
●
Do not disassemble or modify the pedestal.
Caution
●
Do not use any pedestal other than the one provided
with this TV.
●
Do not use the pedestal if it becomes warped or
physically damaged. If this occurs, contact your nearest
Panasonic dealer immediately.
●
During setup, make sure that all screws are securely
tightened.
●
Ensure that the TV does not suffer any impact during
installation of the pedestal.
●
Ensure that children do not climb onto the pedestal.
●
Install or remove the TV from the pedestal with at least
two people.
●
Install or remove the TV by the specified procedure.
■ Radio wave
Warning
●
Do not use the TV in any medical institutions or
locations with medical equipment. Radio waves may
interfere with the medical equipment and cause
accidents due to the malfunction.
●
Do not use the TV near any automatic control
equipment such as automatic doors or fire alarms.
Radio waves may interfere with the automatic control
equipment and cause accidents due to the malfunction.
●
Keep the distance at least 22 cm from the TV when you
have a cardiac pacemaker. Radio waves may interfere
with the operation of the pacemaker.
●
Do not disassemble or alter the TV in any way.
■ Built-in wireless LAN
Caution
●
Do not use the built-in wireless LAN to connect to any
wireless network (SSID*) for which you do not have
usage rights. Such networks may be listed as a result
of searches. However, using them may be regarded as
illegal access.
*
SSID is a name for identifying a particular wireless
network for transmission.
●
Do not subject the built-in wireless LAN to high
temperatures, direct sunlight or moisture.
●
Data transmitted and received over radio waves may be
intercepted and monitored.
●
The built-in wireless LAN uses 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz
frequency bands. To avoid malfunctions or slow
response caused by radio wave interference, keep the
TV away from the devices such as other wireless LAN
devices, microwaves, mobile phones and the devices
that use 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz signals when using the
built-in wireless LAN.
●
When noises occur due to the static electricity, etc.,
the TV might stop operating for the protection of the
devices. In this case, turn the TV off with Mains power
On / Off switch, then turn it on again.
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Additional information for the wireless LAN and access
point may be on the following website.
http://panasonic.net/viera/support

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■ Ventilation
Caution
Allow sufficient space around the TV in order to help
prevent excessive heat, which could lead to early failure
of some electronic components.
Minimum distance:
(cm)
10
10
10
10
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Ventilation should not be
impeded by covering the
ventilation openings with items
such as newspapers, tablecloths
and curtains.
●
Whether you are using a pedestal or not, always ensure
the vents at the bottom of the TV are not blocked and
there is sufficient space to enable adequate ventilation.
■ Moving the TV
Caution
Before moving the TV, disconnect all cables.
●
Move the TV with at least two
people. Support as shown to
avoid injury by the TV tipping
or falling.
■ When not in use for a long time
Caution
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.
●
Remove the mains plug from the wall socket when the
TV is not in use for a prolonged period of time.
■ Battery for the Remote Control
Caution
●
Incorrect installation may cause battery leakage,
corrosion and explosion.
●
Replace only with the same or equivalent type.
●
Do not mix old and new batteries.
●
Do not mix different battery types (such as alkaline and
manganese batteries).
●
Do not use rechargeable batteries (Ni-Cd, etc.).
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Do not burn or break up batteries.
●
Do not expose batteries to excessive heat such as
sunshine, fire or the like.
●
Make sure you dispose of batteries correctly.
■ 3D Eyewear Use
Caution
●
Use the 3D Eyewear only for the intended purpose and
nothing else.
●
Do not move around while wearing the 3D Eyewear to
avoid falling or accidental injury.
●
Do not drop, bend, exert pressure on, or step on the 3D
Eyewear.
●
Be careful of the tips of the frame when putting on the
3D Eyewear.
●
Be careful not to trap your fingers in the hinge section
of the 3D Eyewear.
●
Do not use the 3D Eyewear if it is physically damaged.
●
If you suffer from any eyesight problems (short / farsighted, astigmatism, eyesight differences in left and
right), ensure that you correct your vision before using
the 3D Eyewear. The supplied 3D Eyewear can be worn
over vision correction glasses.
●
Stop using the 3D Eyewear immediately if you
experience any redness, pain or skin irritation around
the nose or temples. In rare cases, the materials used
in the 3D Eyewear may cause an allergic reaction.
■ Viewing 3D Images
Caution
●
Pay special attention when children are viewing 3D
images. 3D images should not be viewed by children
younger than about 6 years old, as a guideline.
All children must be fully supervised by parents or
guardians who must ensure their safety and health
while they are viewing 3D images.
●
Stop viewing 3D images immediately if you feel tired,
feel unwell, experience any other uncomfortable
sensation or clearly see double images. Take an
appropriate break before continuing to view. When you
set the 3D effect by using [3D Adjustment], take into
account that the vision of 3D images varies among
different individuals.
●
Do not view 3D images if you have a history of
oversensitivity to light, heart problems or any other
medical conditions.
●
When viewing 3D images, your sense of distance may
be tricked or go wrong. Be careful not to hit the TV
screen or other people unintentionally. Ensure there
are no breakable objects around you to avoid any
accidental damage or injury.
●
Do not view 3D images from a distance shorter than
recommended. The recommended viewing distance is
at least 3 times of the image height.
42-inch model
: 1.6 m or more
50-inch model
: 1.9 m or more
55-inch model
: 2.1 m or more
When black bands at the top and bottom of the screen
are displayed, such as movies, view the screen from
a distance at least 3 times the height of the actual
image. (That makes the distance shorter than the
recommended values above.)

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Accessories
Remote Control
(p. 10)
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N2QAYB000831
Batteries (2)
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R6
(p. 10)
Pedestal
(see below)
Mains lead
(p. 7)
3D Eyewear (2)
(p. 15)
Cable tie
(p. 9)
Operating Instructions
with Warranty statement
Fall-prevention parts
(p. 6)
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Accessories may not be placed all together. Take care not to throw them away unintentionally.
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For the information of optional accessories, refer to [eHELP] (Support > Optional accessories).
Assembling / Removing the pedestal
Assembly screw (4)
(silver)
M5 × 18
Bracket
Cover
Assembly screw (4)
(black)
M4 × 10
Base
■ Assembling the pedestal
2
A
C
D
B
E
1
3
■ Adjusting the panel to your desired angle
●
Do not place any objects within the full rotation range.
15°
15°
(View from the top)

■ Preventing the TV from falling over
It is recommended to secure the pedestal to a furniture as shown to prevent the TV from falling over.
●
This information is designed to reduce the risk of injuries caused by the TV falling over. However, no measure can
guarantee protection in all cases.
Band
Screw
Wood screw
F
G
H
Removing the pedestal from the TV
Be sure to remove the pedestal in the following way when using the wall-hanging bracket or repacking the TV.
1 Remove the assembly screws
from the cover.
2 Pull out the cover.
3 Lift the TV from the pedestal.
4 Remove the assembly screws from the bracket.
Connections
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External equipment and cables shown are not supplied with this TV.
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Ensure that the unit is disconnected from the mains socket before attaching or disconnecting any leads.
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Check the type of terminals and cable plugs are correct when connecting.
●
Always use a fully wired HDMI cable.
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Keep the TV away from electronic equipment (video equipment, etc.) or equipment with an infrared sensor.
Otherwise, distortion of image / sound may occur or operation of other equipment may be interfered.
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Also read the manual of the equipment being connected.
Terminals
5 6
4
2
1
3
7
1
SD Card slot
2
USB 1 - 2 port
3
HDMI1 - 3
4
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
5
AV (COMPONENT / VIDEO)
(p. 8)
6
Aerial terminal
(p. 7)
7
ETHERNET (p. 8)