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TH-L32D20A

TH-L42D20A

English

TQB4GC0394-1

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.

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Page 1: ...sh TQB4GC0394 1 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 BDE ...

Page 2: ...d 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 h...

Page 3: ... batteries Do not use rechargeable Ni Cd batteries Do not burn or breakup batteries Batteries must not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine fire or the like Do not disassemble or modify the remote control Standard accessories Quick Start Guide Accessories Options 6 Basic Connection 8 Identifying Controls 10 Auto Tuning 12 Basic Features Watching TV 13 Using TV Guide 16 Viewing Teletext 17...

Page 4: ...edestal or other fixtures may make the TV unstable risking injury Be sure to ask your local Panasonic dealer to perform setup Use approved pedestals p 6 wall hanging brackets p 7 Do not allow children to handle SD Card As with any small object SD Cards can be swallowed by young children Please remove SD Card immediately after use and store out of reach of children Power source Installation This TV...

Page 5: ...cted to a live socket outlet Transport only in upright position Allow sufficient space around the TV for radiated heat Important Installation Notices When using the pedestal keep a space between the bottom of the TV and the surface where the TV is set If using a wall hanging bracket refer to its manual Do not block the rear air vents Blocked ventilation by newspapers table cloths curtains etc may ...

Page 6: ...he TV and it might fall over and become damaged and personal injury may result Ensure that the TV does not fall over If the TV is knocked or children climb onto the pedestal with the TV installed the TV may fall over and personal injury may result Two or more people are required to install and remove the TV If two or more people are not present the TV may be dropped and personal injury may result ...

Page 7: ... 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 Rear of the TV View from the side Holes for wall hanging bracket installation Depth of screw minimum 8 mm TH L32D20A 10 mm TH L42D20A maximum 12 mm Screw for fixing the TV onto the wall hanging bracket not s...

Page 8: ...st 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 VIERA Link connection p 43 Read the manual of the equipment too Other equipment connection p 48 49 55 Mains lead AC 220 240 V 50 60 Hz Aer...

Page 9: ...Quick Start Guide Basic Connection Connecting DVD Recorder VCR AC 220 240 V 50 60 Hz Rear of the TV Aerial Mains lead RF cable RF cable DVD Recorder or VCR RCA cable TV DVD Recorder or VCR 9 ...

Page 10: ...unctions 18 Exit Returns to the normal viewing screen 17 Stereo Bilingual Sound Selection p 50 Changes the sound track when more than two choices are available Digital TV mode p 14 15 Input mode selection TV switches Digital TV Analogue TV mode p 13 AV switches to AV input mode from Input Selection list p 19 16 Off Timer p 13 Sets the time the TV automatically turns off 21 Return Returns to the pr...

Page 11: ...1 USB1 port 3 HDMI3 terminal 6 Remote control signal receiver Do not place any objects between the TV remote control signal receiver and remote control 7 C A T S Contrast Automatic Tracking System sensor Senses brightness to adjust picture quality when Eco Mode in the Picture Menu is set to On p 24 8 Power LED Standby red On green When using the remote control indicates the TV has received a comma...

Page 12: ... Tuning is complete set select Auto Scan Type Digital TV Channels only All Channels select access Auto Tuning starts Auto Tuning This will take about 6 minutes 6 H C Digital TV Scan 69 62 y t i l a u Q e p y T e m a N l e n n a h C RF Ch 0 1 l e n n a h C C B B C 0 1 s e l a W o i d a R C B B 2 6 0 1 4 E 2 6 0 1 k w N n o o t r a C 2 6 Digital TV 4 Analogue TV 2 Searching 0 H C Analogue TV Scan 75...

Page 13: ...ime Information banner p 14 When the remaining time is within 3 minutes the remaining time will flash on screen 1 Turn power on POWER 2 Select Digital TV or Analogue TV mode TV 3 Select a channel up down or Mains power On Off switch should be On p 11 Also possible to select the mode pressing the TV button repeatedly on the remote control or side panel of the TV p 11 The selected mode is displayed ...

Page 14: ...treet Rating PG 45 11 00 pm 11 55 pm Now All Digital Channels Select favourites 11 35 pm Software update Channel position and name Programme Start Finish time Programme Current time Example Digital TV mode To confirm another tuned channel name To watch the programme listed in the banner Information on the next programme Digital TV mode To select a favourite list Digital TV mode B To set display ti...

Page 15: ...6 9 when Viewing Mode is set to Game in the Picture Menu Not available in teletext mode Aspect mode can be memorized separately for each SD Standard definition and HD High definition signals except in Digital TV mode To change the mode using the ASPECT button only ASPECT Press repeatedly until you reach the desired mode store select While the list is displayed select the mode Enjoy viewing the pic...

Page 16: ...ve junction Drama NEWS Sports The Bill Good bye Red Cap Coronation Street DIY SOS GUIDE 24 hours 11 00am am pm pm 11 30 12 00 12 30 01 00 pm TV Guide date Programme Landscape Displays by channel Current date and time Example Channel position and name TV Guide time 11 Home 16 World 84 Pearl 81 Jade View Select programme Select channel RETURN Page down 24 hours EXIT Page up Favourites Info Portrait ...

Page 17: ...select next subject within the subject block After the last subject it moves to the next subject block Y What is List mode In List mode four differently coloured page numbers are situated at the bottom of the screen Each of these numbers can be altered and stored in the TV s memory Store frequently viewed pages p 18 Functions Teletext mode Stop automatic updating If you wish to hold the current pa...

Page 18: ... 4 digit number Sub pages The number of sub pages varies depending on the broadcasters It may take some time for searching during which time you can watch TV example P6 The news page provides a function that indicates arrival of latest news News Flash View the TV picture while searching for a teletext page Teletext automatically updates itself when new information becomes available P108 Appears wh...

Page 19: ...ing the AV button on the remote control or the side panel of the TV p 11 Press the button repeatedly until the desired input is selected You can label or skip each input mode Input Labels p 33 Skipped inputs will not be displayed when the AV button is pressed Example AV2 Example PC Input Selection AV1 AV2 AV3 PC HDMI1 HDMI2 HDMI3 TV Input Selection AV1 AV2 AV3 PC HDMI1 HDMI2 HDMI3 TV 16 9 PC 640X4...

Page 20: ...s TV remote control How to change the code for each equipment Each type of Panasonic equipment has its own remote control code Please change the code for each equipment you want to operate If you operate the connected equipment in VIERA Link p 43 select the code 73 Press and hold POWER during the following operations Enter the appropriate code see table below Press Type of equipment Code DVD Recor...

Page 21: ...ERA TOOLS function To return to TV EXIT or 1 Display icons of the feature select access 2 Select a feature VIERA Link Control 3 Follow the operation of each feature 1 VIERA Link Control VIERA Link Control p 46 2 Pause Live TV Pause Live TV p 45 3 Photo Photo mode p 38 4 Video Video mode p 40 5 Music Music mode p 42 When two or more compatible equipments are connected a selection screen will be dis...

Page 22: ... settings To reset the picture settings only Reset Picture Defaults in Picture Menu p 24 To reset the sound settings only Reset Sound Defaults in Sound Menu p 26 To reset all settings Shipping Condition p 34 in Setup Menu Choose from among alternatives Adjust using the slide bar Go to the next screen Enter characters by free input menu Colour Balance Normal Changed Number and positions of alternat...

Page 23: ...logue TV Tuning Menu Access Access Access Access Access Auto Standby Power Save 16 9 Overscan Region Select NSW ACT Off Off On DVI Input Setting Normal Daylight Saving Time Auto Other Settings Motion Picture Pro Off 24p Smooth Film Off Input Labels Banner Display Timeout Playing Time Display Teletext TOP Access 3 seconds On Display Settings Software Licence System Information Shipping Condition Ac...

Page 24: ...For NTSC or Component HDMI input signal reception only Colour Balance Allows you to set the overall colour tone of the picture Cool Normal Warm Vivid Colour Automatically adjusts colours to vivid ones Off On Not valid on PC signal Eco Mode Automatically adjusts the screen brightness appropriately as the surrounding light level lowers to reduce the power consumption Off On Not available in shop mod...

Page 25: ...d spatial effects V Audio Surround Provides a dynamic enhancer of width and depth to simulate improved spatial effects V Audio ProSurround Provides a three dimensional sound space with digital reverb effects Switching is also possible by the Surround button on the remote control p 10 Volume Correction Adjusts the volume of individual channel or input mode Speaker Distance to Wall Adjusts the low f...

Page 26: ...o the default Off Timer Sets the time the TV automatically goes to Standby mode Off 15 30 45 60 75 90 minutes p 13 Child Lock Locks a channel AV input to prevent access to it p 32 Tuning Menu Favourites Edit Creates list of favourite channels Digital TV mode p 29 Channel List Skips the unwanted channels or edits channels p 29 31 Auto Tuning Sets all Digital TV or Analogue TV channels automatically...

Page 27: ...on Picture Pro This function is not available for selection default to Off when Viewing Mode is set to Game or in the mode of PC input photo or Network service operations With 24p source input Blu ray Disc player 24p output setting must be set to On Auto Standby Sets the time the TV automatically goes to Standby mode when no operation is performed for the selected times Off 2 hours 4 hours Automat...

Page 28: ... Settings Setup Menu Off Timer Off Access Child Lock Digital TV Tuning Menu Display Settings VIERA Link Settings System Menu Other Settings Digital TV Tuning Menu Analogue TV Tuning Menu access select For details p 31 For details p 29 30 Analogue TV Tuning Menu Auto Tuning Manual Tuning Channel List Access Access Access Digital TV Tuning Menu Auto Tuning Manual Tuning Update Channel List New Chann...

Page 29: ...mru BBC ONE Wales BBC THREE reveal hide select reveal hide skip To reveal all channels Y To retune each channel Manual Tuning p 30 R To edit channels You can also edit each channel in Channel List Select a channel and reveal hide Digital TV Tuning Menu Favourites Edit List favourite channels To name the Favourites R To display another Favourites G To add all channels to the list Y Channel numbers ...

Page 30: ...igital TV Channel List Digital TV Manual Tuning Analogue Scan 21 68 w e N Type e m a N l e n n a h C o N Digital TV 0 Stopped Signal Strength 0 10 0 y t i l a u Q l a n g i S 10 Physical Channel 522 50 CH27 MHz Update Channel List Update channels automatically You can add new channels delete duplicated channels update channel name and position automatically to Channel List Channel List is updated ...

Page 31: ...All analogue TV tuning data will be erased Analogue TV Auto Tuning EXIT RETURN Start Auto Tuning Analogue TV Auto Tuning e m a N l e n n a h C RF Ch Analogue TV 0 Searching This will take about 3 minutes Scan CH0 75 All the previous tuning settings are erased When the operation is completed the channel at channel position 1 will be displayed Search begins in the order from the lower channels to th...

Page 32: ...ren Child Lock PIN Entry Please enter PIN for access PIN Child Lock Change PIN Child Lock List Parental Rating Access No Block Child Lock List TV and AV k c o L t u p n I e m a N Type Digital TV Digital TV Digital TV Lock Digital TV Digital TV Lock Digital TV E4 14 Digital TV Lock Digital TV Digital TV Lock Digital TV AV1 External Lock AV AV2 BBC1 1 2 BBC THREE 7 BBC 1 Wales 101 External Lock AV s...

Page 33: ...t Display Settings Setup Menu Digital TV Tuning Menu Display Settings VIERA Link Settings System Menu Off Timer Off Child Lock Other Settings Access The labels you set will be displayed in Input Selection menu p 19 or banner If Skip is selected you cannot select the mode access select select set access select 4 Select Input Labels Input Labels Banner Display Timeout Playing Time Display Teletext T...

Page 34: ...picture sound settings etc Shipping Condition Reset Settings To return to TV EXIT 3 Select System Menu Setup Menu Digital TV Tuning Menu Display Settings VIERA Link Settings System Menu Off Timer Off Access Child Lock Other Settings 1 Display the menu MENU 2 Select Setup access select select access 5 Set see below 4 Select Shipping Condition System Menu Software Licence System Information Shipping...

Page 35: ... update if any software updates are available The automatic updating is performed at 3 00 AM and 5 00 AM every morning under the following conditions Standby TV turned Off with the remote control Direct TV Recording is not in progress Set Auto Update Search in Standby to On Select System Update Search Now 35 Updating the TV Software From time to time a new version of software may become available ...

Page 36: ...acity SDXC Card 64 GB SDHC Card 32 GB SD Card 2 GB miniSD Card 2 GB requiring miniSD adapter If miniSD Card is used insert remove it together with the adapter Check the latest information on the card type at the following website English only http panasonic jp support global cs tv USB Flash Memory format FAT16 FAT32 or exFAT DCF Design rule for camera file system Unified standard established by Ja...

Page 37: ...g to Media Player Photo mode will be done automatically p 38 It is assumed the SD Card contains photos If not press the blue button to activate the Contents Select screen and select the other mode To switch to the other mode see below You can change to the other device directly in the same mode if two devices are connected Change the device Select Drive Select Select the icon you want to access to...

Page 38: ...ound music Photo Setup p 39 To display the information of the highlighted photo Thumbnail All pictures Error display images that could not be loaded etc 1 48 File name p1010001 JPG Date 23 10 2009 Pixel 1600X1200 file number total file number Single view Display one photo at a time Select the photo that you want to view select single view Rotate Slideshow Select Single view Single view EXIT RETURN...

Page 39: ...lage Multi Display is divided into 9 sections in a tiled design Collage Photos are displayed in random positions and random scale Colour Effect Selects the colour effect of photos Off Sepia Gray scale Transition Effect Selects the transition effect used when switching between photos during the slideshow Off Fade Slide Dissolve Motion Random Fade The next photo fades in gradually Slide The next pho...

Page 40: ...rip1_2 Trip1_3 Trip1_4 Trip1_5 Trip1_6 Trip1_7 Media Player Video Select SD Card Video mode supports AVCHD and MPEG2 file formats Access to Video mode p 37 Thumbnail Scene view When a title is highlighted preview starts if the title supports previewing To turn preview off Video Setup p 41 Video mode Thumbnails of video titles in the SD Card or USB Flash Memory are displayed When a title is highlig...

Page 41: ...Sound SPDIF Selection SPDIF Standard audio transfer file format Selects the initial setting for digital audio output signal from DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal Auto PCM Auto Dolby Digital is output as Dolby Digital Bitstream MPEG is output as PCM PCM Digital output signal is fixed to PCM Select Video Setup Select Other Settings Select the items and set Display the menu MENU Main Menu Picture Sound Pho...

Page 42: ...und music during Photo mode While playing music Display the menu B Register Slideshow BGM File Folder select set Select File or Folder 00 00 05 00 02 30 Music title Album title Artist name Folder view Contents Select Play Folder Info EXIT Access RETURN Folder1 Folder2 Folder3 Folder4 Folder5 Media Player Select Music Folder6 Folder7 Folder8 SD Card Folder view music Contents Select Info EXIT Play ...

Page 43: ...oped and added As such its operation with other manufacturers equipment that supports HDMI CEC cannot be guaranteed Please refer to individual manuals for the equipment About applicable Panasonic equipment consult your local Panasonic dealer 1 HDMI Connection only 2 HDMI and Audio out connections 3 available with the equipment which has HDAVI Control 2 or later function 4 available with the equipm...

Page 44: ...ected equipment starts playback or direct navigator function menu for the equipment are activated the TV is automatically turned on Only when the TV is in Standby mode Set Power off Link On in Setup Menu to use this function Power off Link p 27 When the TV is set to Standby mode the connected equipment is also automatically set to Standby This function will work even if the TV enters standby mode ...

Page 45: ...TV Yes Stop Pause Live TV No select stop TV Select Yes To operate Pause Live TV To return to Live TV stop playback of Pause Live TV cancel pause Operations may be different depending on the recorder In this case follow the operation guide or read the manual of the recorder If you stop playback or cancel pause the recorded programme will be deleted from HDD start select VIERA Link Menu Pause Live T...

Page 46: ...ecorder theatre Other means Tuner set top box The menu of the accessed equipment Input mode will be changed automatically Operate the connected equipment 1 Set the remote control code to 73 p 20 2 Follow the operation guide To display the operation guide Move the cursor select the menu Move the cursor access adjust OPTION RETURN Store set access Return to the previous menu EXIT Exit the menu When ...

Page 47: ...te check the settings and the equipment Summary of features Connection Preparations p 43 44 Display VIERA Link Menu Select Speaker Selection VIERA Link Menu Pause Live TV Start Direct TV Rec VIERA Link Control Speaker Selection Start Recorder Home Cinema select set Set to Home Cinema or TV If you wish to enjoy the multi channel sound e g Dolby Digital 5 1ch via an Amplifier connect with HDMI cable...

Page 48: ...ed Connection 1 applicable if your amplifier has ARC Audio Return Channel function External Equipment These diagrams show our recommendations for how to connect the TV to your various equipment For other connections consult the instructions for each piece of equipment the table below and the specifications p 58 Conversion adapter if necessary PC Computer Aerial To listen with speakers Amplifier wi...

Page 49: ... TMDS Data0 Shield 6 TMDS Data1 4 TMDS Data1 2 TMDS Data2 Shield HDMI terminal Headphones To adjust volume Headphone Volume in the Sound Menu p 25 M3 stereo mini plug Listening Viewing Camcorder Game equipment Fully wired HDMI compliant cable Fully wired HDMI compliant cable DVD Recorder HDMI equipment HDMI connection p 43 51 Fully wired HDMI compliant cable To watch satellite broadcasts Set top b...

Page 50: ...are not optimum or if STEREO MONO automatic switching occurs it is recommended you switch from STEREO to MONO Even when the contents of the receiving signal undergo changes selection mode is kept intact When the receiving conditions deteriorate listening will be easier if the mode is set to the MONO position using the stereo bilingual sound selection button DUAL also known as DUAL MONO or as BILIN...

Page 51: ...gs are memorized for each HDMI terminals and input signals Audio settings can be made on the HDMI1 2 3 Input in the Sound Menu p 26 If the connected equipment has an aspect adjustment function set the aspect ratio to 16 9 These HDMI connectors are type A These HDMI connectors are compatible with HDCP High Bandwidth Digital Content Protection copyright protection An equipment having no digital outp...

Page 52: ... 852 480 60 Hz 31 44 59 89 1 024 768 60 Hz 48 36 60 00 1 024 768 70 Hz 56 48 70 07 1 024 768 75 Hz 60 02 75 03 1 024 768 85 Hz 68 68 85 00 1 280 1 024 60 Hz 63 98 60 02 1 280 768 60 Hz 47 70 60 00 1 366 768 60 Hz 48 39 60 04 Macintosh13 640 480 35 00 66 67 Macintosh16 832 624 49 73 74 55 Macintosh21 1 152 870 68 68 75 06 PC from HDMI terminal Applicable input signal for PC is basically compatible ...

Page 53: ...in case of deteriorated or damaged data or erratic operation of the TV Panasonic is not liable for any deterioration or damage of recorded data About SD Card format and maximum capacity p 36 On screen messages Use an SD Card which meets SD standards If not it may cause the TV to malfunction 24 mm 2 1 mm 32 mm Message Meaning Action Cannot read file The file is broken or unreadable The TV does not ...

Page 54: ...d by the electronics of the TV to produce the picture Whilst Panasonic maintains the highest standards in manufacturing technology and processes in the construction of these panels there are a number of allowable pixel sub pixel failures that still allow the panel to be defined as a good panel It is not possible to guarantee absolutely no pixel loss First remove the mains plug from the socket outl...

Page 55: ...quires high quality robust DTV signals which can only be achieved when using a TV antenna and cabling designed for digital TV reception Further reading please visit http www digitalready gov au publications aspx where you can download The Digital TV Antenna Systems for Homes Handbook information pdf file For your safety the antenna and cabling should be inspected installed by a licenced installer ...

Page 56: ...nna installation may be using an aerial amplifier that is faulty or an older style aerial amplifier that was not designed for digital TV Older style antenna cabling loose fitting corroded wall socket connections terminals etc Picture infrequently pixelates on some or all channels Electrical interference caused by local or distant lighting storms heavy rain high wind etc may cause picture to break ...

Page 57: ...istered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries HDAVI Control TM is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation AVCHD and the AVCHD logo are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Dolby and the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Macintosh is a trademark of Apple Inc Even if no special ...

Page 58: ...r Operating Conditions Temperature 0 C 35 C Humidity 20 80 RH non condensing Connection Terminals AV1 Input AUDIO L R RCA PIN Type 2 0 5 V rms VIDEO RCA PIN Type 1 1 0 V p p 75 Ω COMPONENT Y PB CB PR CR 1 0 V p p including synchronization 0 35 V p p AV2 Input AUDIO L R RCA PIN Type 2 0 5 V rms VIDEO RCA PIN Type 1 1 0 V p p 75 Ω AV3 Input AUDIO L R RCA PIN Type 2 0 5 V rms VIDEO RCA PIN Type 1 1 0...

Page 59: ...Specifications 59 Technical MEMO ...

Page 60: ...ot cover a Internet and or DLNA connection setup related problems b Access fees and or charges incurred for internet connection c The use of incompatible software or software not specifically stipulated in the product operations manual and d Any indirect or consequential costs associated with the incorrect use or misuse of the hardware its connection to the internet or any other device 6 If warran...

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