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Operating Instructions

LCD TV

Model No.

TH-L42S10A

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Please read these instructions before operating your set and retain them for future reference.

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Page 1: ...ct 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 TQB4GC0331 English th l42s10a Eng 4gc0331 indb 1 th l42s10a Eng 4gc0331 indb 1 2009 07 24 10 22 23 2009 07 24 10 22 23 RK TQB4GC0331A ...

Page 2: ...tings Trade Mark of the DVB Digital Video Broadcasting Project 1991 to 1996 TH L42S10A Declaration of Conformity No 6856 25 May 2009 Notice about Digital TV Functions The MPEG 4 AVC feature was designed to specifications as we know them today This specification may be subject to future changes beyond our control that may not guarantee the decoding of such services February 2009 th l42s10a Eng 4gc0...

Page 3: ...e 17 Viewing Teletext 18 Watching Videos and DVDs 20 Advanced Features How to Use Menu Functions 22 picture sound quality etc Input Labels 26 Digital TV Settings 27 Editing Channels 28 Tuning Channels 30 Restore Settings Shipping Condition 32 Displaying PC Screen on TV 33 HDMI Functions 34 Viewing from SD Card VIERA IMAGE VIEWER 35 VIERA Link HDAVI ControlTM 38 VIERA Tools 43 External Equipment 44...

Page 4: ...ult in fire or shock hazard do not expose this appliance to dripping or splashing Do not place containers with water flower vase cups cosmetics etc above the TV including on shelves above etc Do not expose to direct sunlight and other sources of heat Avoid exposing the TV to direct sunlight and other sources of heat To prevent fire never place any type of candle or naked flame on top or near the T...

Page 5: ...e the mains plug 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 Transport only in upright position Allow sufficient space around the TV for radiated heat Minimum distance 10 10 10 10 cm When using the pedestal keep the space between the bottom of the TV and the surface where the TV is set In case of using Wall hanging...

Page 6: ...for a long time Mains plug Wipe the mains plug with a dry cloth at regular intervals Moisture and dust may lead to fire or electrical shock Licence DVB is a trademark of the DVB Digital Video Broadcasting Project 1991 to 1996 VGA is a trademark of International Business Machines Corporation S VGA is a registered trademark of the Video Electronics Standard Association SDHC Logo is a trademark HDMI ...

Page 7: ... to mount the unit yourself will be done at the risk of the consumer Any damage resulting from not having a professional installer mount your unit will void your warranty Always be sure to ask a qualified technician to carry out set up Incorrect fitting may cause equipment to fall resulting in injury and product damage Do not mount the unit directly below ceiling lights such as spotlights floodlig...

Page 8: ...erwise 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 while 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 insufficient care is taken to ensure screws are properly ...

Page 9: ... Balance Digital TV Auto Tuning or Analogue TV Auto Tuning p 24 25 Change the channel up down When a function is displayed press up down to adjust the setting of the selected function When in standby mode switches TV on Change the input mode 15 450 mm 316 mm 15 Set the mark at the centre as illustrated to have the swivel positioned at the centre of the rotation angle View from the top Adjust the L...

Page 10: ...s channel and teletext pages When in Standby mode switches TV On SD Card p 35 Switches to SD Card viewing mode Stereo Bilingual Sound Selection p 46 Changes the sound track when more than two choices are available Digital TV mode p 16 Sound Mute Switches sound mute On or Off Subtitles p 14 Displays subtitles Input mode selection TV switches Digital TV Analogue TV mode p 14 AV switches to AV input ...

Page 11: ...red 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 an...

Page 12: ...rtoon Nwk Digital TV 10 29 Analogue TV 33 Digital TV 4 Analogue TV 2 Searching Analogue TV Analogue TV Scan CH 0 75 Digital TV Scan CH 6 69 Auto Tuning will start to search for TV channels and store them The sorted channel order depends upon the TV signal the broadcasting system and reception conditions 5 Select the viewing environment Please select your viewing environment Home Shop Home is the r...

Page 13: ...u Move the cursor select the menu Move the cursor adjust levels select from a range of options Access the menu store settings after adjustments have been made or options have been set RETURN Return to the previous menu EXIT Exit the menu system and return to the normal viewing screen Note To edit channels Editing Channels p 28 If tuning has failed Tuning Channels p 30 To reset all settings Shippin...

Page 14: ...s the channel To select from the Channel List Cartoon Nwk All Digital Channels BBC Radio Wales BBC Radio Cymru BBC ONE Wales BBC THREE BBCi CBBC Channel 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 Select View EXIT RETURN Page up Page down watch select a channel Select a channel using information banner p 15 Possible to confirm the programme name before selecting channels Display information banner if it is not displayed While ...

Page 15: ...Timer To cancel Set to 0 set to Off or turn the TV off To display the remaining time Information banner When the remaining time is within 3 minutes the remaining time will flash on screen Select the region where you live to adjust the standard time The time contained in the broadcast signal is UTC Universal Time coordinated formally known as GMT Greenwich Mean Time Select time offset from the stan...

Page 16: ...ge full screen without distortion At 16 9 displays the image at its maximum with slight enlargement Note Only 16 9 and 4 3 Full are available in Digital TV mode Only 16 9 and 4 3 are available in PC mode Only 16 9 is available when Viewing Mode is set to Game Not available in teletext mode Aspect mode can be memorized separately for SD Standard definition and HD High definition signals except Digi...

Page 17: ...POP 100 Rugby D 2 ABC TV Sydney D 4 FTV guide D 3 SBS DIGITAL D 7 7 Digital View Select programme Select channel RETURN 24 hours Prog Type Favourites EXIT All Types All Channels TV Guide Portrait Wed 26 03 2008 11 27 am Wed 26 03 2008 Info Portrait Landscape GUIDE Portrait Displays by time Example To the previous day R To the next day G To watch the programme watch select To view a channel list of...

Page 18: ...sy to use step by step selection of the topical subject Page status information at the bottom of the screen Available page up down R G To select among subject blocks B To 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...

Page 19: ...top of the screen To view specific sub page MENU B example P6 Enter the 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 View the TV picture while searching for a teletext page Teletext automatically updates itself when new information becomes available MENU Y P108 Appears when updating is c...

Page 20: ...2 Select the input mode of the connected equipment Input Selection AV1 AV2 AV3 PC HDMI1 HDMI2 TV HDMI3 select watch You can also select the input using the AV button on the remote control or the side panel of the TV Press the button repeatedly until the desired input is selected You can label or skip each input mode Input Labels p 26 3 View Displays the selected mode Note If the external equipment...

Page 21: ...rectly operated with the 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 Press and hold POWER during the following operations Enter the appropriate code See table below Press Type of equipment Code DVD Recorder DVD Player Blu ray Disc Player 70 default Player thea...

Page 22: ...aracters 1 1 _ 6 m n o 6 M N O 2 a b c 2 A B C 7 p q r s 7 P Q R S 3 d e f 3 D E F 8 t u v 8 T U V 4 g h i 4 G H I 9 w x y z 9 W X Y Z 5 j k l 5 J K L 0 Space 0 TEXT STTL INDEX HOLD PROGRAMME REC ASPECT INPUT TV AV OPTION MUTE SURROUND G Y POWER POWER OFF TIMER MENU RETURN EXIT B R 22 How to Use Menu Functions 1 Display the menu MENU Displays the functions that can be set varies according to the i...

Page 23: ...0 17 MPX Stereo Channel List Auto Tuning Digital TV Tuning Menu Update Channel List Signal Condition Manual Tuning Access Favourites Edit Access Access Access Access Access Add MPEG 4 AVC Channels Access New Channel Message On p 30 Display Settings On Playing Time Display Access Input Labels TOP Teletext Banner Display Timeout 3 seconds p 25 Access VIERA Link Settings Power on Link Off VIERA Link ...

Page 24: ...o enhance or minimise sharper higher sound output Balance Adjusts volume level of right and left speakers Headphone Volume Adjusts the volume of the headphones Surround Surround sound settings Off V Audio V Audio Surround V Audio Provides a dynamic enhancer to simulate improved spatial effects V Audio Surround Provides a dynamic enhancer of width and depth to simulate improved spatial effects Swit...

Page 25: ...Link Settings VIERA Link Sets to use VIERA Link functions Off On VIERA Link functions become available when VIERA Link is set to On p 39 Power on Link Sets to use Power on Link functions Off On p 39 Power off Link Sets to use Power off Link functions Off On p 39 Standby Power Save Controls the power consumption in Standby mode of the connected equipment to reduce the consumption Off On p 39 Intell...

Page 26: ...HDMI3 HDMI3 Digital TV Digital TV Analogue TV Analogue TV AV1 AV1 select set The labels you set will be displayed in Input Selection menu p 20 or banner If Skip is selected you cannot select the mode For easier identification and selection of the input mode you can label each input terminals or skip terminal that is not connected to any equipment p 20 To return to TV EXIT User input You can name e...

Page 27: ...e will be updated It may change TV functions If you do not wish to do so set Auto Update Search in Standby to Off Select Auto Update Search in Standby and then set On or Off System Update Auto Update Search in Standby System Update Search Now On set select On Automatically performs a search in standby and downloads an update if any software updates are available Note When the TV is switched to sta...

Page 28: ...und Setup access select 4 Select Digital TV Tuning Menu or Analogue TV Tuning Menu Setup Menu VIERA Link Settings Display Settings System Menu Off Timer Other Settings Digital TV Tuning Menu Off Access access select 5 Select Favourites Edit or Channel List Channel List New Channel Message On Auto Tuning Digital TV Tuning Menu Update Channel List Signal Condition Manual Tuning Favourites Edit Acces...

Page 29: ...cept in this function Use this function to skip unwanted channels Select a channel and add delete CBBC Channel Digital TV Channel List Cartoon Nwk BBCi BBC Radio Wales BBC Radio Cymru BBC ONE Wales BBC THREE 70 72 105 719 720 1 7 add delete select add delete skip To retune each channel Manual Tuning p 31 R You can edit channels If a VCR is connected only with the RF cable edit VCR Analogue TV mode...

Page 30: ...ue TV channels received in the area Only Digital TV channels are retuned in Digital TV mode Only Analogue TV channels are retuned in Analogue TV mode Start Auto Tuning Settings are made automatically EXIT RETURN Start Auto Tuning All digital TV tuning data will be erased Digital TV Auto Tuning Digital TV Auto Tuning EXIT This will take about 3 minutes Scan CH 6 69 62 RF Ch Channel Name Type Qualit...

Page 31: ...the current settings saved as they are Normally use Digital TV Auto Tuning or Update Channel List to update Digital TV channels on your channel list If tuning has not been done completely or for adjusting the direction of the aerial use this function Digital TV Manual Tuning Analogue Scan 21 68 Physical Channel No Type New Digital TV 0 Signal Strength 0 10 Signal Quality 0 10 MHz 562 00 CH32 Chann...

Page 32: ...Menu Shipping Condition Access access select 5 Set Resets the TV to its original condition i e no channels tuned in All settings channels picture sound quality etc are reset Restore Settings Shipping Condition To return to TV EXIT Check the message and reset EXIT RETURN Confirm All tuning data will be erased Are you sure Are you sure Shipping Condition Follow the on screen instructions Auto Tuning...

Page 33: ...n Adjust after Clock adjustment Set to the minimum level if noise occurs Sync PC sync signal type H V SOG H V Horizontal and Vertical sync from your PC Most common sync format SOG Sync on Green sync from your PC Reset PC Settings Press the OK button to reset to the default Setup settings Other items p 24 and p 25 INDEX HOLD STTL TEXT MENU ASPECT OPTION RETURN R G Y B POWER OFF TIMER EXIT INPUT AV ...

Page 34: ... HDMI table p 48 are applicable 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 output terminal may be connected to the input terminal of either COMPONENT S VIDEO or VIDEO to receive a...

Page 35: ...ures 200_PANA 20 pictures 102_PANA 14 pictures 101_PANA 3 pictures 100_PANA 38 pictures Nature 14 pictures Fruit 18 pictures ROOM 1 picture 201_PANA 7 pictures Photo View Mode Folder view Select EXIT Select RETURN All pictures View Folder view select thumbnail The files which are not in a folder will be collected to the folder named To display all the photos p 36 4 Select a photo from the thumbnai...

Page 36: ... view Select EXIT Select RETURN All pictures View Folder view G File name Date Pixel p1010001 1 175 23 10 2008 1600 x 1200 p1010004 p1010003 p1010002 p1010001 p1010008 p1010007 p1010006 p1010005 p1010012 p1010011 p1010010 p1010009 Photo View Mode All pictures Slideshow Folder view Sort by Month Sort by Date Select EXIT Select RETURN View Thumbnail All pictures select single view To sort by date or...

Page 37: ... 4 3 movie content ASPECT To return to TV EXIT or To return to the previous screen RETURN Movie View You can enjoy the multi channel sound via an amplifier connected to DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal To confirm or change the current sound status during playback Display the Option menu Change the sound if the movie has multiple audio signals OPTION Audio Selection Stereo Option Menu Current sound statu...

Page 38: ... 4 Easy playback 7 7 Power on link Power off link Reduce unnecessary power consumption in standby 5 5 5 Auto standby for unnecessary equipment 3 3 3 8 3 8 3 Pause Live TV programme 4 6 Direct TV Recording 4 Control the menu of the connected equipment by VIERA remote control 3 3 3 3 3 Speaker control 1 HDMI Connection only 2 HDMI and Audio out connections 3 available with the equipment which has HD...

Page 39: ...onnected 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 Power off link Set Power off Link On in Setup Menu to use this function Power off Link p 25 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 en...

Page 40: ...amme and resume later Live TV programme will be recorded on HDD of the connected DIGA Recorder This function is available with DIGA Recorder which has HDD If you connect several recorders including other manufacturers recorders at the same time please connect DIGA Recorder which has HDD to the TV s lower HDMI terminal number If you cannot operate check the settings and the equipment VIERA Link fea...

Page 41: ...uipment 1 Set the remote control code to 73 p 21 2 Follow the operation guide To display the operation guide OPTION Store set access Move the cursor select the menu Return to the previous menu RETURN Move the cursor access adjust Exit the menu EXIT When the key words are displayed on colour bar R G Y B Note Some operations may not be available for some equipment If so use its own remote control If...

Page 42: ...olume of the equipment Mute MUTE The sound of TV speakers is mute When the equipment is turned off TV speakers will be active TV TV speakers are active Note If you wish to enjoy the multi channel sound e g Dolby Digital 5 1ch via an Amplifier connect with HDMI cable and Optical digital audio cable p 38 and then select Home Cinema To enjoy the sound from the DIGA Recorder in multi channel sound con...

Page 43: ...he VIERA remote control When multiple devices are connected an indicator appears below the icon so that one device can be selected Pause Live TV Pause Live TV p 40 A live TV programme can be paused and resumed later Direct TV Rec Direct TV Rec p 40 What is on TV can be recorded immediately Speaker Selection Speaker Control p 42 Theatre speaker can be set Slideshow SD card slideshow p 36 Photo slid...

Page 44: ...tes DVDs VCR DVD recorder To watch DVDs DVD player To watch camcorder images Video camera To watch satellite broadcasts Set top box To play games Game equipment To use amplifier with speaker system VIERA Link Recommended Connection Amplifier with speaker system To listen with speakers Viewing Listening PC Headphones VIDEO or S VIDEO AUDIO To adjust volume Headphone Volume in the Sound Menu p 24 Ca...

Page 45: ...eld 6 TMDS Data1 4 TMDS Data1 2 TMDS Data2 Shield HDMI terminal Connect the S VIDEO or VIDEO terminal when using AV3 IN terminal Connect the COMPONENT or VIDEO terminal when using AV1 AV2 IN terminals To watch satellite broadcasts Set top box To record playback DVD Recorder VCR Fully wired HDMI compliant cable or RF cable To watch DVDs DVD player Viewing HDMI equipment DVD Recorder HDMI Functions ...

Page 46: ...ownloading is completed When the TV is switched to standby there will be a clicking sound after a short delay Similar clicking sounds will also occur at 3 00 AM and 5 00 AM when Auto update Search in Standby p 27 is set to On These sounds are normal Stereo Bilingual Sound Selection Analogue TV mode When you receive the stereo bilingual sound system sound output modes can be selected by pressing th...

Page 47: ...he card type at the following website English only http panasonic co jp pavc global cs DCF Design rule for camera file system Unified standard established by Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association JEITA Note Format the card with the recording equipment The picture may not appear correctly on this TV depending on the recording equipment used Display may take some time w...

Page 48: ...e input signal Signal name COMPONENT HDMI 525 480 60i 525 480 60p 625 576 50i 625 576 50p 750 720 60p 750 720 50p 1 125 1 080 60i 1 125 1 080 50i 1 125 1 080 60p 1 125 1 080 50p 1 125 1 080 24p PC D sub 15P Signal name Horizontal frequency kHz Vertical frequency Hz 640 400 70 Hz 31 47 70 07 640 480 60 Hz 31 47 59 94 640 480 75 Hz 37 50 75 00 800 600 60 Hz 37 88 60 32 800 600 75 Hz 46 88 75 00 800 ...

Page 49: ...eate a colour image each pixel consists of three tiny coloured dots known as sub pixels one each of red green and blue Each one of these dots is precisely controlled 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 failure...

Page 50: ...l Quality or Signal Strength are displayed in red or constantly changing check aerial If problem persists consult your local TV aerial installer Check that the aerial and antenna cable are designed for DVB For your safety the aerial and cable should be inspected installed by a licenced installer that should comply with Australian Standard AS1417 1 Interference known as impulse noise from household...

Page 51: ...ls 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 COMPONENT Y PB CB PR CR 1 0 V p p including synchronization 0 35 V p p AV3 Input AUDIO L R RCA PIN Type 2 0 5 V rms VIDEO RCA PIN Type 1 1 0 V p p 75 Ω S VIDEO Mini...

Page 52: ... the nearest Authorised Service Centre Send or bring the product to a Panasonic Authorised Service Centre together with your proof of purchase receipt as a proof of purchase date Please note that freight and insurance to and or from your nearest Authorised Service Centre must be arranged by you Note that home or pick up delivery service is available for the following products in the major metropol...

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