Panasonic TH-L42S20K - Manuals

Page 2 - Enjoy rich multimedia; Experience an amazing level of

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 an...

Page 3 - Quick Start; Contents; Be sure to Read; Standard accessories; Inserting and removing remote’s; Quick Start Guide; Caution; Technical

Operating Instructions EXIT TEXT F.P. INDEX HOLD PROGRAMME REC MENU SURROUND TV PC AV OPTION RETURN MUTE RECALL R G Y B POWER POWER OFF TIMER ASPECT INPUT Basic Advanced Technical Quick Start Guide 3 Contents Be sure to Read ● Safety Precautions ····························· 4(Warning / Caution) ● T...

Page 4 - Safety Precautions; If you find any; Warning

● Mains plug types vary between countries. 4 Safety Precautions Handling the mains plug and lead ● Insert the mains plug fully into the socket outlet. (If the mains plug is loose, it could generate heat and cause fire.) ● Ensure that the mains plug is easily accessible. ● Do not touch the mains plug...

Page 5 - Notes; Adjust the LCD panel to your desired angle

5 k e ■ This appliance is intended for use in tropical climates ■ When cleaning the TV, remove the mains plug ● Cleaning an energized TV may cause electrical shock. ■ When the TV is not going to be used for a long period of time, remove the mains plug ● This TV will still consume some power even in ...

Page 6 - Accessories / Options; Assembling the pedestal; Securing the TV; Attaching the pedestal

Assembly screws (4) Assembly screws (4) Bracket (1) Base (1) A C D B B 6 P Fo W ● ● ●●● Accessories / Options Do not use the pedestal for any other TV or displays. ● Otherwise the TV or the display may fall over and become damaged, and personal injury may result. Do not use the pedestal if it become...

Page 7 - Rear of the TV; Screw for fixing the TV onto the wall-hanging; Optional accessories

Quick Start Guide 7 Accessories / Options Please contact your nearest Panasonic dealer to purchase the recommended wall-hanging bracket. For additional details, please refer to the wall-hanging bracket installation manual. Wall-hanging bracket ● TY-WK3L2RW ● Using other wall-hanging brackets, or ins...

Page 8 - Basic Connection; External equipment and cables shown are not supplied with this TV.; TV only; Do not put the RF cable close to the mains lead to avoid noise.; TV; Connecting aerial; Note

VIDEO VIDEO L L L Y AUDIO P B /C B P R /C R R R R AUDIO AUDIO COMPONENT VIDEO AV2 IN AV1 IN MONITOR OUT If the antenna is placed in the wrong location, interference might happen. ● Mains plug types vary between countries. ● 8 Basic Connection External equipment and cables shown are not supplied with...

Page 9 - TV, DVD Recorder or VCR; Connecting DVD Recorder / VCR

VIDEO VIDEO L L L Y AUDIO P B /C B P R /C R R R R AUDIO AUDIO COMPONENT VIDEO AV2 IN AV1 IN MONITOR OUT ● Mains plug types vary between countries. Quick Start Guide 9 Basic Connection • TH-L42S20K, TH-L42S20T : AC AUTO 110-240 V, 50 / 60 Hz • TH-L42S20M : AC 110-240 V, 50 / 60 Hz • TH-L42S20R : AC S...

Page 10 - Identifying Controls; Remote control

Identifying Controls Remote control EXIT TEXT F.P. INDEX HOLD PROGRAMME REC MENU SURROUND TV PC AV OPTION RETURN MUTE RECALL R G Y B POWER POWER OFF TIMER ASPECT INPUT 10 1 9 6 7 8 10 11 12 13 2 4 5 3 15 14 17 18 20 21 22 24 25 26 19 16 23 1 Standby On / Off switch ● Switches TV On or Off standby 2 ...

Page 11 - ut; Using the On Screen Displays; How to use remote control

Identifying Controls TV AV IN R 3 L AV 3 IN HDMI USB AUDIO VIDEO SD CARD Select EXITChangeRETURN Page up Page down Sound Menu 1/2 Mode Music BassTrebleBalanceHeadphone VolumeSurroundVolume CorrectionSpeaker Distance to Wall Over 30cmMPX 0 11 0 0 0 Off Stereo 7 8 6 Quick Start Guide 11 ut ff 1 2 4 3 ...

Page 12 - Auto Tuning; Plug the TV into mains socket and switch On; You can now use the remote control to turn On the TV or; Viewing environment mode

RETURN Channel Plan Hong Kong CIS/E.Europe China Asia/W.Europe NZ/Indonesia CATV/Other Auto Tuning Scan 1 120 CH2 1 EXIT RETURN OSD Language English Please select your viewing environment. Home Shop Please select your viewing environment. Home Shop Shop You have selected shop mode Automatic Demo Off...

Page 13 - Basic; Auto T; Watching TV; Other useful functions; Freeze / unfreeze picture; Turn power on; Hold

MENU HOLD OPTION ASPECT POWER OFF TIMER RECALL Basic 13 Auto T uning W atching TV Watching TV ● When the TV is switched to standby, there will be a clicking sound after a short delay. This is normal. Other useful functions Freeze / unfreeze picture Turn power on Select a channel ● Mains power On / O...

Page 14 - Display information banner

TV 1 CH07 5.5MHz PAL 16:9 TV 1 CH07 5.5MHz PAL 16:9 15 OSD Language English Setup Menu Tuning Menu OSD Language Display SettingsVIERA Link SettingsSystem Menu Off Timer Off Child Lock Other Settings Access Main Menu PictureSound Setup 14 Other useful functions O Check or change the current programme...

Page 15 - atching TV; Display Aspect Selection list; Change aspect ratio

Aspect Selection 16:9 Just4:34:3 FullZoom1Zoom2Zoom3 14:9 Select Change EXIT RETURN Aspect Selection 16:9 Just4:34:3 FullZoom1Zoom2Zoom3 14:9 Basic 15 W atching TV Other useful functions Display Aspect Selection list 16:9 14:9 Just Directly displays the image at “16:9” without distortion (anamorphic...

Page 16 - Viewing Teletext; To resume; Switch to Teletext; TELETEXT; or

EXIT MENU F.P. HOLD B TEXT INDEX R G Y 16 << 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 >> 17:51 28 Feb Hold INDEX Reveal hidden data Call up a favourite page Viewing Teletext Teletext services are the text information provided by the broadcasters.The features may vary depending on the broadcasters. What is F...

Page 17 - iewing T; Watch TV and Teletext in two windows at once; To change stored pages; View sub page; To view specific sub page; View the TV picture while searching for a teletext page; View in multi window

Basic 17 V iewing T eletext ) ar) Functions (Teletext mode) ● Operations can be made only in Teletext screen. Watch TV and Teletext in two windows at once Normal (FULL) (BOTTOM) (Expand the BOTTOM half) (TOP) (Expand the TOP half) Store frequently viewed pages in the colour bar (List mode only) pres...

Page 18 - Watching External Inputs; To return to TV; Display the input selection menu; View

18 TV PC AV INPUT PROGRAMME REC POWER Watching External Inputs Connect the external equipment (VCRs, DVD equipment, PC, etc.) and you can watch through the input. ● To connect the equipment p. 44, 45 The remote control is capable of operating some functions of selected external equipment.For details...

Page 19 - atching External Inputs; Operating the equipment with the TV remote control

Note Basic 19 W atching External Inputs I Standby Set to Standby mode / Turn on Play Playback videocassette / DVD Stop Stop the operations Rewind / Skip / Search VCR: Rewind, view the picture rapidly in reverse DVD: Skip to the previous track or title Press and hold to search backward Fast-forward /...

Page 20 - How to Use Menu Functions; Display the menu; To reset the settings

How to Use Menu Functions Various menus allow you to make settings for the picture, sound, and other functions. To return to TV at any time To return to the previous screen To change menu pages up down Display the menu Select the menu Select the item Adjust or select ● Displays the functions that ca...

Page 21 - Depending on the received signals, available items are varied.; Overview; Advanced

How to Use Menu Functions (p. 24, 25) (p. 22) (p. 23) Picture Menu 1/2 Viewing Mode Normal ContrastBrightnessColourSharpnessTintColour Balance Normal 0 90 50 5050 Backlight 0 Channel Colour Set 0 Picture Menu 2/2 On Vivid Colour OffOffOn P-NR3D-COMB Eco Mode PanelAdvanced PC Settings OnAccess Reset ...

Page 22 - Menu list; Advanced PC

22 Menu list Menu Item Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives) Picture Viewing Mode Basic picture mode (Dynamic / Normal / Cinema / True Cinema / Game) In each Viewing Mode, Backlight, Contrast, Brightness, Colour, Sharpness, Tint, Colour Balance, Vivid Colour, Eco Mode and 3D-COMB can be adjust...

Page 23 - Sound

Advanced 23 How to Use Menu Functions ) s n ) Menu Item Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives) Sound Mode Basic sound mode (Music / Speech / User) ● The selected mode affects all input signals. Music : Improves sound quality for watching music video, etc. Speech : Improves sound quality for wat...

Page 24 - PC Setup

24 Menu Item Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives) Setup PC Setup Input Resolution Switches to a wide view ● VGA (640 × 400 pixels), VGA (640 × 480 pixels), WVGA (852 × 400 pixels), WVGA (852 × 480 pixels), XGA (1,024 × 768 pixels), WXGA (1,280 × 768 pixels, 1,366 × 768 pixels) ● Options chang...

Page 25 - System Menu

How to Use Menu Functions Advanced 25 ) t. Menu Item Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives) Setup System Menu Shipping Condition Resets all settings to the original condition (p. 30) Software Licence Displays the software licence information System Information Displays the system information of...

Page 26 - Tuning and Editing Channels; Select “Tuning Menu”; For Auto Tuning, using

26 EXIT MENU Y RETURN R S S T Y ● ● ● Tuning and Editing Channels You can Auto Tune, skip unwanted channels, etc. To return to TV Select “Tuning Menu” Set (see next page) access select access select Select a function Display the menu Select “Setup” Setup Menu Off Timer Off Access Child Lock Tuning M...

Page 27 - uning and Editing Channels; Channel List Edit; Skip unwanted channels; Set all TV channels automatically; Set TV channel manually

T uning and Editing Channels Advanced 27 Channel List Edit Skip unwanted channels Select a channel and reveal / hide Channel List Editor 1 234567 ***** ****************************** :reveal :hide (skip) ● To reveal all channels ● To retune selected channel (Manual Tuning) You can hide unwanted chan...

Page 28 - Child Lock; Control channel audience; Select “Child Lock List”; To change the PIN number

28 EXIT MENU G Y Child Lock You can lock specific channels / AV input terminals and control who watches them.When the locked channel / input is selected, a message appears; by entering the PIN number, you can watch it. access select access select To return to TV Child Lock Control channel audience S...

Page 29 - Child Lock Input Labels; an; Input Labels; To select the input mode p. 18; Select an input terminal and set; The labels you set will be displayed in “Input Selection” menu (p. 18); Select “Input Labels”

Advanced 29 Child Lock Input Labels EXIT MENU an Input Labels 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. ● To select the input mode p. 18 Select an input terminal and set Select “Display Setti...

Page 30 - Select “System Menu”; Follow the on screen instructions; “Auto Tuning” will automatically start; Shipping Condition; Reset Settings; Yo; To; Check the message and reset

30 EXIT RETURN Confirm All tuning data will be erased Are you sure? Are you sure? Shipping Condition EXIT MENU ● To retune TV channels only, e.g. after moving house “Auto Tuning” in “Tuning and Editing Channels” (p. 27) Shipping Condition (Reset settings) Resets the TV to its original condition, i.e...

Page 31 - Shipping Condition (Reset settings) How to Use VIERA; How to Use VIERA TOOLS; Display icons of the feature

Advanced 31 Shipping Condition (Reset settings) How to Use VIERA T OOLS ) EXIT How to Use VIERA TOOLS You can access some special features easily by using the VIERA TOOLS function. To return to TV or select access Display icons of the feature Follow the operation of each feature 2 Select a feature V...

Page 32 - Data format for SD Card / USB Flash Memory browsing; Using Media Player; To insert or remove the SD Card / USB Flash Memory

32 O O Media Player allows you to enjoy photos, videos or music stored on an SD Card or a USB Flash Memory. VIERA IMAGE VIEWER is the function of the easy viewing for photos or videos recorded on an SD Card on the TV screen by simply inserting into the SD card slot. Photo mode : Still pictures recor...

Page 33 - Change the device; To return to the; Insert the SD Card or USB Flash Memory; Switch to Media Player; Starting Media Player

Advanced 33 INDEX HOLD STTL TEXT INPUT TV AV MUTE SURROUND POWER OFF TIMER ASPECT OPTION R G B INFO OPTION MENU RETURN EXIT Using Media Player of D Change the device Photo Video Contents Select Media Player EXIT RETURN Select Access Music SD Card access access access select select select select acce...

Page 34 - To sort by folder, recorded date or recorded month; Single view; Photo mode

34 Using Media Player To sort by folder, recorded date or recorded month select access Display the view selection Select the sort type ● To return to the thumbnail of all photos Displays the thumbnail grouped by folder ● The files which are not into a folder will be collected to the folder named “/”...

Page 35 - Change the contents; Photo; Setup for Photo mode

Advanced 35 Using Media Player access select s o t o h p l l A o t o h P r e y a l P a i d e M t c e l e S s t n e t n o C w o h s e d il S Info EXIT View RETURN View Select Select Photo Video Contents Select EXIT RETURN Select Access Music SD Card B Change the contents You can switch to the other m...

Page 36 - Playback from Title view; Video; Video mode

36 w e i v e l t i T o e d i V r e y a l P a i d e M Play Contents Select SD Card Info EXIT Access RETURN 2009_9 Nature2 Nature3 Nature4 Nature5 Nature6 2009_4 2009_7 Trip1 Trip2 Trip3 Trip4 Trip5 Room Nature1 Select (Thumbnail - Title view) Error display (titles that could not be loaded, etc.) sele...

Page 37 - Operations during playback; Sound Settings; Audio output settings; Setup for Video mode

Advanced 37 Using Media Player ● To change the aspect ratio (only for the 4:3 movie content) ASPECT ● To the previous scene R ● To the next scene G Rewind Pause / Playback Playback Fast forward Stop ● To operate the playback information banner (Playback) EXIT RETURN TitleDate & Time Trip12008/12...

Page 38 - Music mode; Operation during playback; “Music”; To set the music as the background music during Photo mode; Music Setup; Setup for Music mode

38 S F CEPPR inAPDC eS E Th C th Th ●● ●  1  2  3  4 C ● ●  9 V Display the menu MENU Select “Music Setup” Select the items and set Main Menu PictureSound Photo SetupVideo Setup Music Setup Drive Select ● Sound Menu p. 23 Music mode Music mode supports MP3 and AAC file formats. Error display (i...

Page 39 - Summary of features; This TV supports “HDAVI Control 5” function.; Connection; VIERA Link Functions; VIERA Link “; Using Media Player VIERA

Advanced 39 Summary of features Connected equipment with VIERA Link function Features DIGA Recorder  1 DVD Player / Blu-ray Disc Player  1 HD Video Camera / LUMIX Camera  1 Player theatre  2 Blu-ray Disc theatre  2 Amplifier  2 Channel download  4 – – – – – Easy playback  7  7 – Power on li...

Page 40 - Features available; Preparations; Fe

40 VIERA Link Functions Features available Note ● This function may not work properly depending on the connected equipment. ● For DIGA Recorder / DVD Player / Blu-ray Disc Player / HD Video Camera / LUMIX Camera with VIERA Link function, connect to HDMI1, HDMI2 or HDMI3 terminal via an HDMI cable. ●...

Page 41 - To operate Pause Live TV; To stop recording; Pause Live TV programme

VIERA Link Functions Advanced 41 of ) y. m Features available (Using VIERA Link Menu) INDEX HOLD STTL TEXT INPUT MENU ASPECT AV RETURN R G Y B POWER OFF TIMER EXIT OPTION TV OPTION INPUT VIERA Link Menu Pause Live TV Start Direct TV RecVIERA Link ControlSpeaker Selection StartRecorderHome Cinema sel...

Page 42 - The menu of the accessed equipment; Operate the connected equipment with VIERA remote control

42 VIERA Link “ HDAVI Control ™ ” Features available (Using VIERA Link Menu) Access and operate the menu of the equipment You can control some functions of the connected equipment with this TV remote control by pointing at the TV’s signal receiver. ● If you cannot operate, check the settings and the...

Page 43 - Access and control the speaker volume; Display “VIERA Link Menu”; Set to “Home Cinema” or “TV”; Speaker Selection; Speaker control; Home Cinema

VIERA Link “HDA VI Control™” Advanced 43 PROGRAMME INDEX HOLD STTL TEXT INPUT MENU ASPECT TV AV REC OPTION RETURN SURROUND R G Y B POWER POWER OFF TIMER EXIT MUTE ” Features available (Using VIERA Link Menu) Note ● These functions may not work properly depending on the connected equipment. ● Image o...

Page 44 - External Equipment; To listen with speakers; Headphones; To adjust volume; “Headphone Volume” in; Game; Types of connectable equipment to each terminal

44 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. 55). Terminal Recording / Playback (equipment) AV1 IN AV2 IN AV3 ...

Page 45 - HDMI terminal; To watch satellite; To watch DVDs; HDMI equipment; “HDMI connection”; MONITOR

Advanced 45 External Equipment Hot Plug Detect 19 DDC/CEC Ground 17SCL 15CEC 13TMDS Clock Shield 11TMDS Data0 − 9 TMDS Data0+ 7 TMDS Data1 Shield 5TMDS Data2 − 3 TMDS Data2+ 1 18 +5V Power 16 SDA 14 Reserved (in cable but N.C. on device) 12 TMDS Clock − 10 TMDS Clock+ 8 TMDS Data0 Shield 6 TMDS Data...

Page 46 - Technical Information; Channel Allocation

46 Technical Information Channel Allocation Channel Plan Asia/W. Europe CIS/ E.Europe China Hong Kong NZ/ Indonesia Indian CATV South Africa American System American CATV Japan CH DISPLAY Receive channel 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 11 12 13 14 15 16 19 20 – – 2 11 12 – – – – – – – – 1 2 11 12 – – – – – – – – 1 ...

Page 47 - Stereo / Bilingual Sound Selection

Technical 47 Technical Information Stereo / Bilingual Sound Selection When you receive the stereo / bilingual sound system, sound output modes can be selected by pressing the Stereo / Bilingual Sound Selection button. Audio Signal STEREO MAIN SUB MONO Mode Indicator NICAM .......Used in New Zealand,...

Page 48 - HDMI connection; Applicable HDMI features

48 Technical Information HDMI connection HDMI (high-definition multimedia interface) is the world’s first complete digital consumer AV interface complying with a non-compression standard.HDMI allows you to enjoy high-definition digital images and high-quality sound by connecting the TV and the equip...

Page 49 - Signals other than above may not be displayed properly.; Input signal that can be displayed; COMPONENT

Technical 49 Technical Information y ● Signals other than above may not be displayed properly. ● The above signals are reformatted for optimal viewing on your display. ● PC signal is magnified or compressed for display, so that it may not be possible to show fine detail with sufficient clarity. Inpu...

Page 50 - PC connection; Cautions in handling SD Card

50 Technical Information PC connection A PC may be connected to this TV so that the PC screen is displayed and sound is heard from the TV. ● PC signals that can be inputted: Horizontal scanning frequency 31 to 69 kHz; vertical scanning frequency 59 to 86 Hz. More than 1,024 signal lines could result...

Page 51 - Technical Information Maintenance; Maintenance; Mains plug; First, remove the mains plug from the socket outlet.

Technical 51 Technical Information Maintenance V. Maintenance Caution Display panel, Cabinet, Pedestal Mains plug First, remove the mains plug from the socket outlet. For regular care: Gently wipe the surface of the display panel, cabinet, or pedestal by using a soft cloth to clean the dirt or finge...

Page 52 - FAQs; Sd

52 FAQs Before requesting service or assistance, please follow these simple guides to resolve the problem.If the problem still persists, please contact your local Panasonic dealer for assistance. White spots or shadow images (noise) ● Check the position, direction, and connection of the aerial. Neit...

Page 53 - Problem; Screen; Is the volume set to the minimum?; HDMI; Turn Off the TV and equipment, then turn them On again.; Other; Auto power standby function is activated.

Technical 53 FAQs Problem Actions Screen Chaotic image, noisy ● Change the setting of “P-NR” in the Picture Menu(to remove noise) (p. 22). ● Check nearby electrical products(car, motorcycle, fluorescent lamp). No image can be displayed ● Is “Colour” or “Contrast” in the Picture Menu set to the minim...

Page 54 - Licence; HDAVI ControlTM is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation.

54 Licence ● VGA is a trademark of International Business Machines Corporation. ● S-VGA is a registered trademark of the Video Electronics Standard Association. ● SDXC Logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC. ● HDMI, the HDMI Logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trade...

Page 55 - Licence Specifications; Specifications

Licence Specifications Technical 55 e Specifications TH-L42S20K, TH-L42S20T, TH-L42S20M TH-L42S20R Power Source AC AUTO 110-240 V, 50 / 60 Hz AC 110-240 V, 50 / 60 Hz AC Single 220-240 V, 50 / 60 Hz Power Consumption Average use 194 W 185 W Standby condition 0.4 W Display panel Aspect Ratio 16:9 Vis...

Page 56 - Customer’s Record; or loss, and for Warranty Service purposes.

Customer’s Record The model number and serial number of this product may be found on its rear panel. You should note the model number and the serial number in the space provided below and retain this book, plus your purchase receipt, as a permanent record of your purchase to aid in identification in...