Panasonic 42"50"58"65" Class 1080p Lcd Hdtv Tc L42e60 Owners Manual

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 Connections
Connection Panels
 
●For , ,  connections, 
please refer to p. 13
Back of the TV
USB1/2 
terminal
Ethernet
connector
Digital 
audio out 

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  Antenna or Cable connection
Power Cord
Connect after all other 
connections have been 
made.Back of the TV
Cable TV
VHF/UHF Antenna
or
Important: 
• Disconnect the power cord plug from the wall out 
first.
• The included power cord is for use with this unit 
only.
Insert the power cord plug (included) firmly into place.
VHF/UHF Antenna•  NTSC (National Television System Committee): Analog television system
ATSC (Advanced Television Systems Committee):
Digital TV Standards include digital...

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  AV cable connection
Best
Good
Basic
(Not HD)
  To use  HDMI terminals (Set-top-box / DVD recorder / Blu-ray Disc player / Camcorder / etc.)
L
R
HDMI
AV OUT
HDMI cable
DVI OUT
AUDIO OUTe.g. Blu-ray Disc 
player
e.g. Blu-ray Disc 
player
AV Equipment
AV Equipment
Audio cable
white
white
red red
HDMI-DVI 
Conversion cable
 To use  COMPONENT terminals (DVD recorder / Blu-ray Disc player / etc.)
L
R Y
P
B
PR
AUDIO
OUT
COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT
white red
green
bluered
e.g. Blu-ray Disc 
player
AV Equipment...

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  Audio connection
HDMI cable
HDMI OUT
    (ARC)
Optical cable
DIGITAL 
AUDIO INe.g. Amplifier with
speaker system
HDMI connection is available if connected audio equipment has ARC (Audio Return Channel) function.
  Please refer to eHELP (p.19) for Network connection, VIERA link connection or other connections.
Panasonic does not guarantee operation and performance of peripheral dev\
ices made by other 
manufacturers; and we disclaim any liability or damage arising from oper\
ation and/or performance...

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Identifying Controls
TV controls/indicators
Note
  The TV consumes a small amount of electric energy even when turned off.  Do not place any objects between the TV remote control sensor and remote control.
•  An image of the control panel is displayed on the screen while in use.
C.A.T.S. (Contrast Automatic Tracking System)
 Power indicator ( on: red, off: no light)
Front of the TV
Remote control sensor
Maximum range for remote is 23 feet 
(7 meters) from front of TV set
Back of the TV
Volume up/down...

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 Remote control
Switches TV On or Off (Standby) Set Sleep timer Closed caption On/Off
Switches surround sound setting
Displays Main Menu
Displays or removes the 
information banner
Displays Apps (application) list. 
Displays Option Menu for special 
functions (when available)
 Colored buttons 
(used for various functions) Sound mute On/Off
 Volume up/down
Use for digital channels
Accesses NETFLIX service directly 
•  This service requires an Internet  connection.
•  This service might be stopped or...

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First Time Setup
The first time setup screen is displayed only when the TV is turned on for the first time, after 
the power cord is inserted into a wall outlet.
or
Turn the TV on with the POWER button
or
(Remote)
(TV)
Setup the following items
 
●Select your language
 
●Select your country
 
●Select your viewing mode (Be sure to select “Home Use”)If you select “Store Demonstration” by mistake, confirmation scree\
n 
will be displayed.
To display the “Set viewing mode” screen again in order to select...

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Operations 
Turn power on
or
(Remote)
(TV)
The last viewed Home Screen is displayed each time the TV is turned on.
Example: Selected content screenExample: Lifestyle Screen
 
●To return to “Home Screen” at any time.
 
●You can customize “Home Screen” and display desired information, ac\
cess specific features easily, 
select the default “Home Screen”, etc. For details, follow the on-\
screen instructions or refer to the eHELP 
(Watching TV > my Home Screen > Settings) 
Watching TV
Select the TV viewer...

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Display eHELP[Top page]When you enter 
eHELP again 
after exiting, the 
confirmation screen 
is displayed while the 
TV is turned on.
You can select “TOP 
PAGE” or “LAST 
PAGE”.
Select the desired page from the menu
 Next
 Select
 Next
 Select
 Next(If available)
Scroll up/down
(If available the scroll 
bar appears.)
Submenus Desired pageCategories Menus
 Select
   To exit 
eHELP
  To return to 
the previous 
menu/layer
 
■Jump to menu item
Display the menu related to the explanation page.
 
●The menu...

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
How can I confirm 
that my TV is working 
properly?  The TV has a built in Self Test. On the remote control, press MENU and scroll down and select HELP to access the TV SELF 
TEST. Run the test and follow the on screen instructions.
Why doesn’t the remote 
control work?
  Check that the batteries are fresh, are of the same type and are installed with the correct polarity (+ & -).
  To operate other devices, such as changing channels when using Cable or Satellite boxes,...