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Panasonic VIERA TH-L42E30Z - User Manual

Panasonic VIERA TH-L42E30Z
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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.
Model No.
TH-L32E30Z
TH-L42E30Z
TQB4GC0624
BLA
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Panasonic VIERA TH-L42E30Z Specifications

General IconGeneral
Screen Size42 inches
Resolution1920 x 1080 pixels
Display TypeLCD
Backlight TypeLED
HDMI Ports4
USB Ports2
Ethernet PortYes
Built-in Wi-FiNo
3D CompatibilityNo
Aspect Ratio16:9
Audio Output20W (10W x 2)
Smart TVYes

Summary

Safety Precautions

Handling the mains plug and lead

Guidelines for safely handling the power cord and plug to prevent hazards like heat generation or electrical shock.

Power source

Specifies the operational voltage and frequency for the TV, ensuring correct power supply.

Do not remove covers and NEVER modify the TV yourself

Warning against opening the TV casing to avoid exposure to high-voltage components and potential electrical shock.

Do not expose to rain or excessive moisture

Caution to protect the TV from water damage and electric shock by avoiding exposure to rain or moisture.

Do not expose to direct sunlight and other sources of heat

Advice to prevent overheating and damage by avoiding direct sunlight and other heat sources.

Do not insert foreign objects into the TV

Warning to prevent objects from entering air vents, which could cause fire or electrical shock.

Do not place the TV on sloped or unstable surfaces

Instruction to ensure the TV is placed on a stable surface to prevent it from falling over.

Use only the dedicated pedestals; mounting equipment

Recommendation to use manufacturer-approved stands or brackets for secure TV installation.

Do not allow children to handle SD Card

Safety warning regarding small objects like SD cards being a choking hazard for young children.

Important Installation Notices

Install the TV on a stable surface

Guidance on securing the TV to furniture to prevent accidents, especially involving children.

When cleaning the TV, remove the mains plug

Safety instruction to disconnect the power before cleaning to prevent electrical shock.

When the TV is not going to be used for a long period of time, remove the mains plug

Recommendation to unplug the TV when not in use to save power and prevent potential issues.

Transport only in upright position

Instruction on the correct orientation for transporting the TV to avoid damage.

Allow sufficient space around the TV for radiated heat

Advice on ensuring proper ventilation by maintaining clearance around the TV to prevent overheating.

Do not block the rear air vents

Warning against obstructing air vents to maintain adequate cooling and prevent overheating or fire.

Do not apply strong force or impact to the display panel

Caution against applying excessive force or impact to the screen to prevent damage and injury.

Do not expose your ears to excessive volume from the headphones

Warning about the risk of irreversible hearing damage from listening at excessively high volumes.

Notes

Auto power standby function

Explanation of the TV's automatic standby feature and the conditions under which it activates.

Keep the TV away from these types of equipment

Guidance on avoiding interference by keeping the TV separate from electronic equipment and infrared sensors.

Accessories; Options

Attaching the pedestal

Preventing the TV from falling over

Fall-prevention parts

Details on components provided for securing the TV to furniture and preventing accidental tipping.

Securing to a furniture

Instructions on how to attach the TV to furniture using the provided safety parts.

Inserting and removing remotes batteries

Basic Connection

Identifying Controls

About the Operation Guide - On Screen Displays

Explanation of how the on-screen display guides operate and show button functions.

Remote Control

Auto Tuning

Setup the network connection

Using VIERA Connect

How to operate VIERA Connect

Step-by-step guide on navigating and using the VIERA Connect internet service features.

Watching TV

Other useful functions

Information on additional TV functions like Hold, Freeze/unfreeze picture, and Display subtitles.

Display Information banner

Display the selectable settings for the current programme

Last view

Off Timer

Change aspect ratio

Using the Freeview Guide (Digital TV mode)

Viewing Teletext

Functions (Teletext mode)

Overview of teletext functions such as HOLD for pausing and INDEX for main page access.

View in multi window

FULL; TOP; BOTTOM

Store frequently viewed pages

View sub page

Watch TV while waiting for update

Watching External Inputs

View

Displays the selected input mode and its current status, including aspect ratio.

Operating the equipment with the TV remote control

How to change the code for the type of the equipment

Instructions on how to change the remote control codes to operate different types of connected equipment.

How to Use VIERA TOOLS

Follow the operations of each feature

Guidance on accessing and operating specific features like VIERA Link Control, Photo, Music, and Video modes.

How to Use the Menu Functions

Picture

Adjustments; Configurations (alternatives)

Details on various picture settings like Viewing Mode, Backlight, Contrast, Colour, and Sharpness.

Sound

Adjustments; Configurations (alternatives)

Details on sound settings including Mode, Bass, Treble, Equaliser, Balance, and Surround sound.

Timer

Off Timer

Setting the TV to automatically turn off after a specified period.

Auto Standby

Setting the TV to enter standby mode automatically when no operation is performed.

Setup

PC Setup

Configuration settings for connecting and displaying a PC, including resolution and position.

DVI Position Settings

Adjustments for horizontal and vertical positioning of images from DVI input sources.

Child Lock

Function to lock channels or inputs to control viewing access.

Recording Setup

Settings for formatting USB HDD or SD cards and configuring recording parameters.

Tuning Menu

Display Settings

VIERA Link Settings

System Menu

Other Settings

Tuning and Editing Channels

When you select Digital TV

Guide for tuning and managing digital TV channels.

When you select Analogue TV

Guide for tuning and managing analogue TV channels.

Digital TV Tuning Menu

[Favourites Edit] - List favourite channels

Instructions on creating and managing lists of favorite digital TV channels.

[Channel List] - Skip unwanted channels, Edit Channels

How to hide unwanted channels or edit existing channel information.

[Auto Tuning] - Set all Digital TV channels automatically

[Manual Tuning] - Set Digital TV channel manually

[Update Channel List] - Update channels automatically

[Signal Condition] - Check Digital TV signal

Analogue TV Tuning Menu

[Channel List] - Skip unwanted channels; Edit Channels

Guide to hiding unwanted analogue channels or editing channel information.

[Auto Tuning] - Set all Analogue TV channels automatically

Procedure for automatically tuning and storing all available analogue TV channels.

[Manual Tuning] - Set Analogue TV channel manually

Instructions for manually tuning analogue TV channels.

Child Lock

[Child Lock] - Control channel audience

Function to lock specific channels or AV inputs to restrict viewing access.

To change the PIN number

Steps for changing the existing PIN number for child lock settings.

Input Labels

User input

Allows naming input modes for easier identification and selection.

Shipping Condition (Reset settings)

[Shipping Condition] - Restore Settings

Procedure to reset the TV to its original factory settings, including channels and picture/sound configurations.

Updating the TV Software

To update automatically

Enables automatic checking and downloading of new TV software versions in standby mode.

To search for new software version

Manual method to search for and install available TV software updates.

USB HDD; SD Card Recording

Connecting and Setting for USB HDD

Steps for connecting and configuring a USB HDD for recording TV programs.

Select [Recording Setup]

Accessing the menu to configure recording settings for USB HDD and SD cards.

Select [USB HDD Setup] and set

Detailed setup process for the connected USB HDD, including formatting and naming.

[USB HDD Setup] - Setup the USB HDD

Caution and confirmation of USB HDD recording and playing back

Important warnings and confirmations regarding USB HDD formatting and data compatibility.

Confirmation of USB HDD name

Process for confirming or editing the name assigned to the USB HDD.

Confirmation to enable USB HDD for recording

Steps to confirm enabling a formatted USB HDD for recording operations.

Preparing for SD Card

Insert the SD Card to SD Card Slot

Instructions on how to correctly insert an SD Card into the TV's card slot.

SD Card Format (if necessary)

Procedure for formatting an SD Card, which is required before recording TV programs.

Recording the TV programme to USB HDD; SD Card

[One Touch Recording] - What you see is What you record

Guide to instantly record the current TV program using the One Touch Recording feature.

[REW LIVE TV] - Record constantly

To stop the REW LIVE TV

Using Media Player

To insert or remove the SD Card; USB Flash Memory

Instructions for inserting and removing SD cards and USB flash memory devices.

Starting Media Player

Change the device

How to switch between different connected storage devices within the Media Player.

Photo mode

To sort by folder, recorded date or recorded month

Options to sort displayed photos by folder, recording date, or month.

[Single view] - Photos are displayed one at a time.

[Slideshow] - Slideshow will be started from the selected photo file and completed within the list.

Photo Setup

Video and Recorded TV mode

Video mode

Instructions for playing back video files from various storage media.

Playback from Title view

Guide to starting playback of selected video titles.

Playback from the selected scene in the title

Instructions for starting video playback from a specific scene within a title.

How to operate playback

Video Setup

Confirm or change the current status (for video contents)

Recorded TV mode

Playback the content from the list

Guide to playing back recorded TV content from a list of available files.

To edit recording content (USB HDD only)

Instructions for editing recording content, specific to USB HDD operations.

How to operate playback

Change the device

Audio output Settings

Music Setup

VIERA Connect

Customize HomeScreen

Allows users to change the position of services on the VIERA Connect home screen.

My Account

Function to confirm or remove account information entered for VIERA Connect services.

Lock

Enables restriction of access to certain services within VIERA Connect.

Beep

Setting to control the beep sound when operating VIERA Connect.

Notices

Displays important information or notifications related to VIERA Connect services.

Music mode

Playback from Folder view

Instructions for playing music files organized by folder.

Playback from File view

Steps for playing individual music files selected from a list.

How to operate playback

Guide to controlling music playback functions like play, pause, and track selection.

Music Setup

Settings for music playback, including repeat mode and background music selection.

Using Network Services

DLNA

Information about DLNA Certified technology for home network media sharing.

DLNA Remote Control

Enables control of the TV using Windows 7 via the network.

VIERA Connect

Gateway to internet services, allowing access to websites for photos, videos, and games.

Network connections

Example 1

Diagram illustrating network connection using LAN cable and wireless LAN.

Example 2

Diagram showing direct connection between TV and DLNA equipment via LAN cable.

Example 3

Diagram illustrating direct connection between TV and telecommunication equipment for VIERA Connect.

[Network Setup]

Network Link settings

Sets link controls for the TV to communicate with network equipment.

Network settings for the LAN Cable connection

Select [Network Type] and set to [Wired]

Configures the TV's network connection type to Wired (LAN cable).

Select [IP;DNS Settings] and set the items

Procedure for setting IP and DNS addresses for LAN connection.

[Proxy Settings]

Select [Connection Test] and access to test

Network settings for the Wireless LAN connection

Select [Network Type] and set to [Wireless]

Configures the TV's network connection type to Wireless using a LAN Adaptor.

Select [Access Point Settings]

Procedure for selecting and configuring the wireless access point settings.

Select the connection type and set

Choosing the connection method (WPS, Search, Manual) for wireless setup.

Select [Connection Test] and access to test

Performing a network connection test to verify wireless setup.

Update TVs software

Instructions on accessing the web site to update the TV's software.

Using DLNA features

Display icons of the feature

Shows the icons representing DLNA features available on the TV.

Select [Media Server]

Procedure to select the media server from a list of available network devices.

Select one of the media servers you want to access

Guide to choosing a specific media server to access its content.

Select the file to be viewed

Instructions on selecting files from the media server for viewing.

For photo file

[Single view]

Displaying photos one at a time for individual viewing.

[Slideshow]

Automatic playback of photos in a slideshow format.

For video file

For music file

Photo Setup (for photo contents)

Video Setup (for video contents)

Confirm or change the current status (for video contents)

Audio output settings (for video contents)

Music Setup

VIERA Connect

Customize HomeScreen

Allows users to change the position of services on the VIERA Connect home screen.

My Account

Function to confirm or remove account information entered for VIERA Connect services.

Lock

Enables restriction of access to certain services within VIERA Connect.

Beep

Setting to control the beep sound when operating VIERA Connect.

Notices

Displays important information or notifications related to VIERA Connect services.

VIERA Link Functions

Summary of features

Overview table detailing features and compatibility of VIERA Link with various Panasonic equipment.

Connection

Diagrams and instructions for connecting different types of equipment to enable VIERA Link functions.

Features available (Using VIERA Link Menu)

[Pause Live TV]

Function to pause live TV programs and resume later, with recording on DIGA Recorder.

[Direct TV Rec]

Feature to record the current TV program immediately on a DIGA Recorder.

[Pause Live TV]

[Direct TV Rec] - What you see is What you record

[VIERA Link Control] - Operate the connected equipment with VIERA remote control

Access and operate the menu of the equipment

Instructions on how to access and control the menus of connected equipment using the TV remote.

[Speaker Selection] - Speaker control

Access and control the speaker volume

Guide to controlling the TV's speaker output and volume, including Home Cinema and TV modes.

External Equipment

Types of connectable equipment to each terminal

Table showing recommended connections for various equipment types to TV terminals.

Technical Information

Channel Allocation (Analogue TV mode)

Information on channel display and reception ranges for analogue TV signals.

Rating (Digital TV mode)

Explanation of parental rating classifications for digital TV content.

Stereo; Bilingual Sound Selection (Analogue TV mode)

Guide to selecting sound modes (Stereo, Mono, Bilingual) for analogue TV broadcasts.

HDMI connection

Applicable HDMI features

Details on supported audio and video signal formats for HDMI connections.

DVI connection

Instructions for connecting equipment with a DVI output using a DVI to HDMI adapter.

PC connection

Guidance on connecting a PC to the TV for display and audio output.

Input signal that can be displayed

PC (from D-sub 15 P)

List of compatible PC input signal timings for D-sub 15-pin connections.

PC (from HDMI terminal)

List of compatible PC input signal timings for HDMI connections.

Devices for recording or playing back

SD Card for recording the digital TV programmes with this TV and playing back in media player

Information on compatible SD Cards for recording and media playback.

USB Flash Memory (for playing back in Media Player)

Details on USB Flash Memory compatibility for media playback.

USB HDD (for recording the digital TV programmes with this TV and playing back in Media Player)

Information on compatible USB HDDs for recording and media playback.

Supported file format in Media Player; DLNA

Photo

List of supported photo file formats, including resolution and restrictions.

Video

List of supported video file formats, containers, codecs, and restrictions.

Music

DivX

Information about DivX Certified devices and supported DivX video formats.

Network

USB connection

Information and troubleshooting for connecting USB devices like keyboards and gamepads.

USB Keyboard

Details on using USB keyboards with the TV, including key mapping and compatibility.

Gamepad

Information on using gamepads with the TV, including tested models and key mapping.

FAQS

White spots or shadow images (noise)

Explanation of pixel characteristics on LCD panels and troubleshooting for image noise.

Neither image nor sound is produced

Troubleshooting steps for when the TV displays no image or sound.

An error message appears

Guidance on how to handle on-screen error messages.

The LCD panel moves slightly when it is pushed with a finger Clattered sound might be heard

Explanation that minor panel movement and sound are normal and not a malfunction.

Specifications

Power

Technical specifications related to the TV's power consumption and rating.

Display panel

Details on the TV's screen size, resolution, and pixel count.

Sound

Specifications related to the TV's audio output, speakers, and headphone jack.

Connection Terminals

Information on all available input and output terminals on the TV.

WARRANTY - New Zealand only

Maintenance

Display panel, Cabinet, Pedestal

Instructions for regular and stubborn dirt cleaning of the TV's exterior surfaces.

Mains plug

Guidance on cleaning the mains plug to prevent fire or electrical shock hazards.

Customers Record

Space to record model and serial numbers for warranty and identification purposes.

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