Panasonic 42" Class 1080p Lcd Hdtv Tc L42e3 Owners Manual

Owner’s Manual
42” Class 1080p LCD HDTV
(42.0 inches measured diagonally)
Manual de usuario
Televisión de alta definición de 1080p y 
clase 42” de LCD
(42,0 pulgadas medidas diagonalmente)
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Experience an amazing level of 
multimedia excitement
SD memory cardCamcorder
Personal computer
Amplifier with
Speaker system Cable box
DVD player/
Blu-ray Disc player
DVD recorder/
Blu-ray Disc recorder
VCR
Enjoy rich multimedia
USB device 

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Basic
Advanced
Support Information
Getting started
VIERA Link™ is a trademark of 
Panasonic Corporation.
HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-
Definition Multimedia Interface are 
trademarks or registered trademarks 
of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United 
States and other countries.
SDXC Logo is a trademark of SD-
3C, LLC.
“AVCHD” and the “AVCHD” logo 
are trademarks of Panasonic 
Corporation and Sony Corporation.
DLNA®, the DLNA Logo and DLNA 
CERTIFIED™ are trademarks, 
service marks, or certification 
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ANTENNA
LEAD-IN WIRE
ANTENNA
DISCHARGE UNIT 
(NEC SECTION 810-20)
GROUNDING 
CONDUCTORS
 (NEC SECTION 810-21)
GROUND CLAMPS
POWER SERVICE GROUNDING 
ELECTRODE SYSTEM 
(NEC ART 250, PART H)
ELECTRIC 
SERVICE 
EQUIPMENT
GROUND CLAMP
EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA 
GROUNDING AS  PER 
(NEC) NATIONAL 
ELECTRICAL
CODE
 Safety Precautions
Note to CATV System Installer
This reminder is provided to direct the CATV system installer’s attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for 
proper grounding and,...

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19)  An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overh\
ead power lines, other electric light, power circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing an \
outside antenna system, extreme care should be taken to 
keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them mig\
ht be fatal.
20)  Unplug this LCD TV from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personn\
el under the following conditions:
  a.  When the power...

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CEA CHILD SAFETY NOTICES
WARNING
Flat panel displays are not always supported on the 
proper stands or installed according to the manufacturer’s 
recommendations. Flat panel displays that are inappropriately 
situated on dressers, bookcases, shelves, desks, speakers, 
chests or carts may fall over and may cause personal injury or 
even death. 
The consumer electronics industry (of which Panasonic is 
a member) is committed to making home entertainment 
enjoyable and safe. To prevent personal injury or...

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Getting started
 Accessories/Optional Accessory
Accessories/Optional Accessory
Accessories
Check you have all the items shown.
 Accessories
Remote Control
Transmitter
 N2QAYB000570
Batteries for the
Remote Control
Transmitter (2)
 AA Battery
Owner’s Manual
Quick Start Guide
Child safety
Product Registration Card (U.S.A.)
 Pedestal TBL5ZX0037
How to assemble (p. 8)
  Optional AccessoryPlease contact professional installer to purchase the recommended UL qualified 
wall-hanging bracket. For additional...

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Accessories
Assembly screws 
(4 of each)
 
A
 XSS5+15FNK 
  size(M5 x 15)
B
 XYN4+F30FJK
  size (M4 × 30)
Bracket (1)
 Base (1)
■Assembling the pedestal
   Fix securely with assembly screws A (Total 4 screws).
   Tighten screws firmly.
A
Bracket
Front
BaseHold the bracket 
not to fall over
■Set-up
   Fix securely with assembly screws  (Total 4 screws).
  Tighten screws firmly.
BB
Foam mat or thick 
soft cloth
WARNING
Do not disassemble or modify the pedestal.
  Otherwise the TV may fall over and become...

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Getting started
 Connections Accessories/Optional Accessory
 Connections
Connection Panels
Power Cord
(Connect after 
all the other 
connections have 
been made.)VHF/UHF Antenna
•  NTSC (National Television System Committee):
•  ATSC (Advanced Television Systems Committee):Digital TV Standards include digital high-definition television (HDTV), standa\
rd-definition television 
(SDTV), data broadcasting, multichannel surround-sound audio and inter\
active television.
Back of the TV
Cable TV
VHF/UHF...

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  AV cable connection
  Audio connection
Best
Good
Basic
(Not HD)
 To use  HDMI terminals
L
R
HDMI
AV OUT
HDMI-DVI 
Conversion cable DVI OUT
AUDIO OUT
e.g. Blu-ray Disc 
player
e.g. Blu-ray Disc 
player
AV Equipment
AV Equipment
 
●VIERA Link connection, please refer to p. 29 
●The HDMI connection is required for a 1080p signal.
 To use  COMPONENT terminals
L
R Y
P
B
PR
AUDIO
OUT
COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT
white red
green
bluered
white
red red blue green
whitered
green
bluered e.g. Blu-ray Disc 
player AV...