Panasonic Viera TC-L42ET60L Assembly instructions

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TC-L42ET60L
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Watching
my Home Screen
•Information 10
•How to use 10
•Settings 11
Basic
•Basic connection 13
•Selecting channel 14
•Information banner 15
•Option Menu 17
•SAP 18
•Off Timer 18
•Still 18
•Last view 19
•OSD Language 19
External equipment
•External connection 19
•Watching external input 21
•Operating with TV’s remote control 22
•HDMI features 23
•Valid input signals 24
For best picture
•Viewing Mode 25
•Ambient Sensor 26
•Auto power standby function 26
•Aspect 26
•Advanced Settings 27
•Copy Adjustment 30
For best audio
•Sound mode 30
TV Guide
•Using TV Guide 31

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3D
•Note 32
•3D Eyewear - Maintenance 33
•Viewing 3D 33
•3D Mode Selection 34
•3D Settings 35
•Source image format 37
Tuning and editing channels
•Setting menu 38
•Favourites Edit 38
•Channel List 39
•Auto Tuning 40
•Manual Tuning 41
•Update Channel List 42
•New Channel Message 42
•Select Primary Channel 42
•Signal Condition 42
Internet service
Internet content
•Information 43
•Selecting internet content 43
•Note 44
Network connections
•Internet connection 44
•Note 45
Network settings
•Network Connection 46
•Custom - Wireless 47
•Custom - Wired 49
•Network Status 51
•VIERA remote Settings 51
•Network Link Settings 51

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•Software Update 51
•New Software Message 51
Home network
DLNA
•Information 53
•Using DLNA 55
Network connections
•DLNA connection 56
•Note 58
Network settings
•Network Connection 58
•Custom - Wireless 59
•Custom - Wired 61
•Custom - Wireless Access Point 63
•Network Status 64
•VIERA remote Settings 64
•Network Link Settings 65
•Software Update 66
•New Software Message 66
Photos
•Selecting file 66
•Viewing photo 67
•Using slideshow 67
Videos
•Selecting file 68
•Watching video 69
•Video Setup 70
•Audio output settings 71
Music
•Selecting file 71
•Playing music 72
•Music Setup 73

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Technical information
•Photo format 73
•Video format 74
•Music format 76
Media Player
Using Media Player
•Information 78
•Selecting device / mode 79
Photo mode
•Selecting file 81
•Viewing photo 81
•Sorting photos 82
•Multi Shot 3D 82
•Using slideshow 83
Video mode
•Selecting file 86
•Watching video 87
•Video Setup 88
•Audio output settings 89
Music mode
•Selecting file 90
•Playing music 90
•Music Setup 91
Technical information
•Device handling caution 91
•SD Card 92
•USB devices 92
•Photo format 93
•Video format 93
•Music format 96

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Functions
APPS List
•Information 97
•How to use 97
•Settings 98
VIERA Link “HDAVI Control™”
•Summary of VIERA Link 98
•Preparations 102
•Easy playback 102
•Power on Link 102
•Power off Link 102
•Standby Power Save 103
•Intelligent Auto Standby 103
•VIERA Link Control 103
•Speaker Selection 104
•Note 105
Child Lock
•Using Child Lock 106
•PIN number 106
Shipping Condition
•Shipping Condition 107
Updating the TV Software
•Information 107
•Auto update 107
Setting characters
•Using numeric buttons 108
Keyboard / Gamepad
•Keyboard 109
•Gamepad 109

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Settings
Setting menu
•How to use 111
Picture
•Viewing Mode 112
•Basic settings 113
•Ambient Sensor 113
•Noise reduction settings 113
•Intelligent Frame Creation 114
•24p Smooth Film 114
•Advanced Settings 114
•Option Settings 114
•Screen Settings 116
•3D Settings 117
•Copy Adjustment 118
•Reset to Defaults 118
Sound
•Mode 118
•Basic settings 119
•Volume settings 120
•Voice Guidance Settings 120
•Advanced settings 121
•Reset to Defaults 122
Network
•Network Connection 122
•Network Status 122
•VIERA remote Settings 122
•Network Link Settings 122
•Other settings 122
Timer
•Off Timer 123
•Clock Settings 123
•Daylight Saving Time 123

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•Auto Standby 123
•No signal Power off 124
Setup
•Eco Navigation 124
•USB Device Setup 124
•Child Lock 124
•Tuning Menu 124
•Language 126
•Display Settings 126
•VIERA Link Settings 126
•System Menu 127
•Other Settings 128
Support
FAQs
•Picture 129
•Digital TV 130
•Sound 130
•3D 131
•HDMI 132
•Network 132
•Other 133
Maintenance
•Care and Cleaning 134
Information
•Using Help menu 135
Optional accessories
•3D Eyewear 136
•Communication Camera 136
•Wall-hanging bracket 136
Licence
•Licence 137

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OK Letters enclosed in a box indicate remote control buttons.
Menu Letters in cyan indicate on-screen display items.
References in this eHELP
●The images shown in this eHELP are for illustrative purposes only.

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Watching
my Home Screen
Information
“my Home Screen” is a gateway to the TV, applications, and more.
It provides easy access to special features such as the Media Player, videos,
games, communication tools, etc. as shown below (example).
HOME
OK
OK HOME
Home Screen
Selected content screen (TV, application, etc.)
Home Screen Selection
– Your preferred Home Screen can be selected or added.
How to use
Home Screen provides access to special features such as the Media Player,
TV, internet content, data services, communication tools, etc.
1. Display Home Screen with HOME

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(Example)
●The last viewed Home Screen is displayed when the TV is turned on.
●Press again to select or add your preferred Home Screen layout.
Watching my Home Screen Settings
2. Select a feature with / / / and press OK to access
●To watch full-screen TV
1) Select the TV viewer with / / /
(Example)
2) Press OK to watch
(Example)
●Also refer to Tutorial from the tool guide.
Settings
Select the setup menu from the tool guide on the top of the screen, or use
coloured button to display the setup menu.
(Example)

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■Home Screen Selection
1. Display Home Screen Selection with HOME
(Example)
2. Select the screen with / and press OK to set
Full Screen TV:
Displays full-screen TV
TV Home Screen:
To make your TV experience more convenient and comfortable.
Lifestyle Screen:
Displays the TV with useful information and services for everyday life.
Info Screen:
Enjoy internet content while watching TV.
Add New Screen:
You can add a new screen to personalise.
■Settings
You can customise any Home Screen. (For example, changing the wallpaper,
renaming freely, editing applications, setting the screen launched when the
TV is turned on, etc.)
1. Select Settings from the tool guide
2. Follow the on-screen instructions
■Search
You can search the content from various features.
1. Select Search from the tool guide
2. Follow the on-screen instructions
= Note =
●To use this function fully, you need a broadband network environment.
Ensure the network connections and network settings are completed.
Internet service Network connections
Internet service Network settings

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●Be sure to update the software when a software update notice is displayed
on the TV screen. If the software is not updated, you will not be able to use
my Home Screen. You can update the software later manually.
Internet service Network settings Software Update
Basic
Basic connection
Please ensure that the unit is disconnected from the mains socket before
attaching or disconnecting any cables.
■Aerial
Aerial terminal
RF cable
Aerial
Cable terminal
Cable TV
●For Digital TV, Analogue TV
●Keep RF (antenna) cable away from the mains lead to avoid and minimise
mains interference pickup.
●Do not place the RF cable under the TV.
●To obtain optimum quality picture and sound, an aerial, the correct cable
(75Ωcoaxial),andthecorrectterminatingplugarerequired.
●If a communal aerial system is used, you may require the correct
connection cable and plug between the wall aerial socket and the TV.
●Your local Television Service Centre or dealer may be able to assist you
in obtaining the correct aerial system for your particular area and the
accessories required.
●Any matters regarding aerial installation, upgrading of existing systems or
accessories required, and the costs incurred, are the responsibility of you,
the Customer.

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■DVD Recorder / VCR
Aerial terminal
RF cable
DVD Recorder / VCR
Aerial
●For VIERA Link connections
Functions VIERA Link “HDAVI Control™” Summary of VIERA Link
■Set top box
HDMI terminal
HDMI cable
Set top box
Satellite dish
●For VIERA Link connections
Functions VIERA Link “HDAVI Control™” Summary of VIERA Link
= Note =
●External equipment and cables shown are not supplied with this TV.
●Please also read the manual of the equipment being connected.
●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 affected.
●When using an HDMI cable, it is recommended to use fully wired one.
●Check the terminal type and cable plugs are correct when connecting.
Selecting channel
1. Select Digital TV or Analogue TV with TV
●You can also select the mode pressing INPUT/OK/HOLD for MENU
button on the control panel of the TV.

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●The selected mode is displayed on the top left of the screen.
2. Select a channel with Channel Up / Down or numeric buttons
●Press the numeric buttons to select a channel position with 2 or more-
digit (e.g. 399, press ).
■To select a channel from the channel list
1. Display the channel list with OK
2. Select a channel from the list with / and press OK to watch
■To select a channel using information banner
1. Display information banner with INFO if it is not displayed
2. Select a channel with / and press OK to watch while the banner is
displayed
Watching Basic Information banner
■To select a channel using TV Guide (Digital TV)
1. Display TV Guide with GUIDE
2. Select the current programme or channel with / / / and press
OK to watch
Watching TV Guide Using TV Guide
Information banner
Display information banner with INFO.
●Also appears when changing a channel.
(Example)
Channel position and name
Channel type / encrypted channel ( ) / TV mode ( , )

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Programme
Programme start / finish time (Digital TV)
Channel position, etc. (Analogue)
Favourites
●To change the favourite (Digital TV)
1) Display the favourite list with (blue)
2) Select the favourite with / and press OK to change
●To list favourite channels, set Favourites Edit.
Watching Tuning and editing channels Favourites Edit
Current time
●You can adjust the clock time.
Settings Timer Clock Settings
Features available / message meanings
:
Sound mute is on
Bad signal:
Poor quality TV signal
Dolby D+, Dolby D, HE-AAC:
Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Digital or HE-AAC audio track
CC:
Closed caption service available
Text:
Digital text service available
SAP:
Audio mode available
Watching Basic SAP
1– 90:
Off Timer remaining time
Watching Basic Off Timer
●To confirm another tuned channel
/
●To watch the channel listed in the banner
OK

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●Information on the next programme (Digital TV)
●Extra information (Digital TV)
INFO
– Press again to hide the banner.
●To hide the banner
EXIT
●To adjust banner timeout, set Banner Display Timeout.
Settings Setup Display Settings
Option Menu
Confirm or change the current status.
1. Display Option Menu with OPTION
2. Select one of the following items with / and press OK to access
Voice Guidance Settings / Multi Audio / Dual Audio / Digital CC / Digital
Text / Analogue CC / Volume Correction
3. Set with / / / and press OK to store
Voice Guidance Settings
Guidance settings for visually impaired users
Settings Sound Voice Guidance Settings
Multi Audio
Selects between alternative languages for sound tracks (if available).
●This setting is not memorised and it will return to the default setting once
you exit the current programme.
●For Digital TV
Dual Audio
Selects stereo / monaural (if available).
●For Digital TV
Digital CC
Selects the digital closed caption (if available).
●For Digital TV

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Digital Text
Selects the digital text (superimposed) (if available).
●For Digital TV
Analogue CC
Selects the analogue closed caption (if available).
●For Analogue TV
Volume Correction
Adjusts the volume of each individual channel or input mode.
SAP
Listen with SAP (Secondary Audio Programme) for watching TV with SAP.
●For Digital TV, switch the audio signal (if available).
●For Analogue TV, select the desired audio mode (Stereo / SAP / Mono).
●The availability of Secondary Audio Programme is indicated by SAP in the
information banner.
Watching Basic Information banner
Off Timer
Turn the TV Standby mode automatically after a fixed period.
1. Display the menu with MENU
2. Select Timer Off Timer with / and press OK to access
3. Select the time in 15-minute increments with / and press OK to set
90 / 75 / 60 / 45 / 30 / 15 / Off (minutes)
●To cancel, set to Off or turn the TV off.
●The remaining time displays on the information banner.
Watching Basic Information banner
●When the remaining time is less than 3 minutes, the remaining time will
flash on the screen.
Still
Freeze / unfreeze picture with STILL.

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Last view
Switch to a previously viewed channel or input mode easily with LAST.
●Press again to return to the current view.
= Note =
●Watching less than 10 seconds is not reflected in the previously viewed
channel or input mode.
OSD Language
You can change language for on-screen displays.
1. Display the menu with MENU
2. Select Setup Language OSD Language with / and press OK to
access
3. Select the language with / and press OK to set
External equipment
External connection
These diagrams show our recommendations for connection of your TV to
various pieces of equipment. For other connections, consult the instructions
for each piece of equipment.
●For basic connection
Watching Basic Basic connection
●Check the terminal type and cable plugs are correct when connecting.
■HDMI equipment
HDMI terminal
Fully wired HDMI compliant cable
Recorder / Player / 3D compatible player / Set top box / Camcorder /
Amplifier with speaker system

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= Note =
●For VIERA Link connections
Functions VIERA Link “HDAVI Control™” Summary of VIERA Link
●Use HDMI2 for connecting an amplifier. This connection is applicable
when using an amplifier that has ARC (Audio Return Channel) function.
■AV devices
AV IN (COMPONENT) terminals
Component cables
DVD player
AV IN (VIDEO) terminals
Composite cables
Camcorder / Game equipment
■USB devices
USB port
USB cable
Communication Camera