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

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Advanced
 VIERA Link
TM “HDAVI Control
TM”
Automatic Input Switching
When using a Blu-ray Disc player, DVD player/recorder or Home theater system, the TV will automatically change to 
the appropriate input, when playback begins on one of those devices.
•  For a Home theater system the speakers automatically switch to the theat\
er system.
 Power on link
Yes: The TV is turned on automatically and switches to the appropriate HDMI input\
 whenever VIERA Link compatible 
equipment is initially turned on and the Play mode is selected.
 Power off link
When “Yes” is selected and the TV is turned off, all connected VIERA Link compatible equipment is also automatically 
turned off.
•  A Panasonic DVD Recorder will not turn off if it is still in Rec mode.
•  The TV remains on even if the VIERA Link compatible equipment is turned off.
 Energy saving mode
Quick Start: When TV is turned off, all connected VIERA Link compatible equipment is moved to ECO Standby mode* 
automatically under these conditions.
•  Power off link:(Yes), The connected equipment has “HDAVI Control 4 or later (with Quick Start mode)”
* Minimum power consumption of Standby condition for the equipment.
Unselected device energy save
Yes: The connected VIERA Link compatible equipment will be turned off automatically when not in use under these 
conditions.
•  The connected equipment has “HDAVI Control 2 or later” (for available equipment only)
[ Example of timing for operation ]
•  When the input is switched from the HDMI.
 Default speakers
“TV” is the default setting. To set the Home theater system as Default speakers, change the Default sp\
eakers setting 
from “TV” to “Theater”. Sound will be output from the Home t\
heater whenever the TV is powered on.
Automatic lip-sync function
Minimizes lip-sync delays between the picture and audio when you connect\
 to a Panasonic theater system or 
Amplifier.
TV provided setting information
The following information about the TV settings can be transmitted to each piece of equipment (Recorder/Hom\
e 
theater/Player) that has “HDAVI Control 3 or later” function connected to a TV with an HDMI cable.
Transmittable dataRecorder Home theater Player
 On Screen Display Language setting 
(English/Español/Français)○○○
 Panel Aspect Ratio(16:9 fixed)○○○
 Closed caption information (Mode/CC type/Digital setting)○--- ---
 Channel information 
(Input signal/Channel list/Caption information)○--- ---
Note
 
●There is a possibility that all the GUI language information might be se\
t from equipment that has an HDMI CEC 
function connected to the TV with an HDMI cable. Depending on the operating conditions or the spec\
ification for 
each piece of equipment the setting may or may not be applied.
 
●For more details on the external equipment’s operation, please refer to the operating manual for the equipment. 
						

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 VIERA Link menu and Available features
Some features are disabled depending on the “HDAVI Control” version of the equipment. 
Please check the list (p. 28)
 Press to exit from a menu screen
 Press to go back to the previous 
screen
Display the VIERA Link menu
or
 select
 next
(example)
This function is not available depending on your country or area you sel\
ect. (p. 12)
Select the item
Recorder
TV
VIERA Link control
Speaker output
Back to TV
select
 
●Items in the VIERA Link menu may be grayed out 
if no compatible equipment is connected (must be 
HDAVI Control 2 or later) or if the equipment has 
not initiated a connection with the TV.  In that case, 
switch the equipment’s power Off and On while the 
TV is On.
For further details, see “VIERA Link” on page 30.
Select
Home theater
TV
VIERA Link control
Speaker output
Back to TVchange
Set 
						

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Advanced
 VIERA Link
TM “HDAVI Control
TM”
Speaker control
You can select the Home theater or TV speakers for audio 
output.
Control the theater speakers with the TV remote control.
This function is available only when a Panasonic Amplifier 
or Player theater is connected.
 Select “Speaker output”
 Select “Home theater” or “TV”
 select
 changeRecorder
TVBack to TV VIERA Link control
Speaker output
 
■Home theater: Adjustment for the equipment
  Volume up / down  
 Mute   
• The sound of the TV is muted.
• When the equipment is turned off, the TV speakers 
take over.
• Selecting “Home theater” turns the equipment on 
automatically if it is in Standby mode.
 
■TV: The TV speakers are on.
 VIERA Link control only with the TV’s remote control
In the VIERA Link menu, you can select HDMI connected equipment and access it quickl\
y. Continue using your TV 
remote control to operate the equipment, pointing it at the TV.
 Select “VIERA Link control”  
  Select the equipment you want to access(Recorder/Home theater/Player/Camcorder/LUMIX/
Digital camera/ Network camera)
 
●Using VIERA TOOLS (p. 20)
 select
 change
You can select available items 
only. 
Recorder
TV
VIERA Link control
Speaker output
Back to TV
 
●If there is more than one equipment item, a number 
after the name indicates the number of items. (e.g. 
Recorder 1/Recorder 2/Recorder 3...) 
 
●The number of equipment items that can be connected 
is three for recorders, and a total of three for Home 
theater/Player/Camcorder/LUMIX/Digital camera/
Network camera.
Note
 
●There is a limit to the number of HDMI connectors.
  Operate the equipment with the TV remote 
control, pointing it at the TV
 
●To operate the equipment, read the manual of the 
equipment.
 
■Available TV remote control buttonsWhether an operation is available differs depending on the connected equipment. 
Move the cursor/SelectPlay
Set/AccessStop
Return to previous menuReverse/ForwardSUBMENUDisplay the functions 
menu on the equipmentSkip Reverse/Forward
Available when the purpose of the keys 
is displayed on screenPause
ExitClosed caption
Channel Up/DownSAP (Select Audio Mode)
-0-9Select digital subchannel
Back to TV
Returns the input selection of the device selected with the VIERA Link Control to the TV input.
Select “Back to TV”
 select
 OK
Recorder
TV
VIERA Link control
Speaker output
Back to TV 
						

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Using  Network services
Available Network service and features
 
■Using  EASY IPTV  p. 39
 
■Using  DLNA feature (Home network)  p. 40This TV is a DLNA Certified™ product.
DLNA (Digital Living Network Alliance) is a standard that makes DLNA Certified digital electronics easier and more 
convenient to use on a home network. To learn more, visit www.dlna.org.
It allows you to share photos, videos and music stored in the DMS (for \
example, PC with windows 7 installed, etc.) 
connected to your home network, and enjoy watching them on the TV screen as DMP.
DMS (Digital Media Server)Ensure the connected equipment has a DLNA Certified media server.
Store photos, videos or music into the media server, and then you can watch them on the TV.
“Windows 7” is the server software that has been tested for the pe\
rformance with this TV (current as of January, 2011).
For installing, read the manual of the server software.
 
●The DLNA control function of Windows 7 is not supported with this TV. 
●When a server software for the media server is installed on the PC, the \
data may be at risk of being accessed 
by other people. Please take care of the settings and connections under \
the network circumstances at the office, 
hotel or even at home when not using a router.
DMP (Digital Media Player)Finds the content on DMS and provides playback.
 
■Using  Network camera  p. 41 
						

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Advanced
 Using Network services
 Network Connections
Contact your Broadband service providerNOTICE: If you don’t have Internet service by your local provider, please order a high-speed Internet service at 
no less than the following connection speed. If you already have such se\
rvice, make sure that the connection 
speed exceeds the following.
 
●Required speed (effective): at least 1.5 Mbps for SD and 6 Mbps for HD picture quality, respectively. 
●Dial-up Internet service cannot be used for EASY IPTV.
Select wired or wireless connectionIf the Cable/DSL modem is close to the TV and you have only one TV set, you may choose a wired connection. 
If the Cable/DSL modem is far from the TV and/or you have more TVs in the house, you may want to use a 
wireless network.
Connecting to the Internet
  Wired connection (Directly connected)If you are not using the network for connecting anything else but the TV, you could just connect the TV 
directly to the Cable/DSL Ethernet connection.
  Wired connection (Using Router)If you are using the network for connecting various equipments and want \
to connect the TV, you should use 
a router to connect the TV to the Internet
 Wireless connectionIf you are using the network for connecting various equipments and want \
to connect the TV, you could also 
use a  wireless LAN adapter and Access point to connect the TV to the Internet
Internet
Internet
A
B
C
LAN cable
LAN cable
Back of TV
Back of TV
Modem
Modem
Hub, Router 
or
Access point
DLNA Certified 
media server 
(for example, PC, 
etc.)
Home network
(DLNA feature)
 Network 
camera
Ensure to use a LAN straight 
cable for this connection.
(shielded)
(shielded)
 
●To use only DLNA features or Network camera, you can operate the features without Broadb\
and network environment.
Network camera
LAN cable
(shielded)
Ensure to use a LAN cross 
cable for this connection.
DLNA Certified 
media server 
Back of TV 
						

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 Network settings
This is a setting for connecting to a broadband environment.
 
■Press to exit from 
a menu screen
 
■Press to go back to 
the previous screen
Display the menu
Select “Network settings”MenuSetup
1/2
ANT/Cable setupInput labels
Network settings
VIERA Link settings
ECO/energy saving Channel surf mode
Language
ClockAll
select
Select the settings and set select
 adjust
MenuNetwork settings
Network cameras list
Software update
Mac address Connection test
Network connectionWireless network
IP address/DNS settingsWireless (WiFi)
00-0b-97-7c-65-e9
Connection test
Check that the Network settings are as shown below, and then start “Connection test”.
  Select “Connection test” and press OK(It takes a while to cancel the test.)
 Displayed Connection test screen
Connection testCheck Ethernet cable connection
Validate IP address
Check for IP address duplication
Check connection to the Internet
Check communication with EASY IPTV server.
Test in progress...
 Complete Connection testSuccess-->Completion screen is displayed.Error-->Follow the directions on screen to complete the setting.If you perform the Proxy settings, check the Proxy address 
and the Proxy port number.
Network connection
Select Network type (Ethernet cable/Wireless (WiFi))
Wireless network (Confirm Current settings and status)
This setting is performed only when “Wireless (WiFi)” is selecte\
d in “Network connection” above. 
■Displayed “Current settings and status” screen (If connected with\
 wireless LAN adapter) You can confirm the AP connection status.
(SSID/Wireless type/Security type/Encryption type/Connection status /Si\
gnal strength)
 Press “Wireless network”
Wireless networkSSID :
Wireless type :
Security type:
Encryption type :
Connection status :
Signal strength :
Connect using these settings?
Ye s No
(example)
 select
 OK
 When you change “Wireless network” -->Press “No”See “Sets / Changes wireless network setting” on p. 37 
and follow the directions on screen to complete the 
setting.
You need to be “Connected” to use network devices.
Please set Access point settings to “Connected”. 
						

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Advanced
 Using Network services
Wireless network (Wireless network setting)
 
■Sets / Changes wireless network setting
 Press “Wireless network” and display setting screen
 Follow the directions on screen to complete the setting
Wireless network
WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup using push button)
Please choose connection method:
WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup using PIN number)
Search for wireless networks
Manual settings
 select
 OK
*  Wi-Fi Protected Setup is an easy setting of the Wi-Fi 
Alliance’s certification
 
●For more details on setting of an Access point, please 
refer to operating manual for the Access point. Search for Wireless networks:
  
Select an access point from the ones searched for 
automatically, and configure the settings as instructed 
on the screen.
WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup* using push button):
   You can connect the Access point to press the 
buttons.
WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup using PIN number):
   Set the PIN code that is displayed on the TV on the 
Access point.
Manual settings:
   Manually set SSID, Security type, and Encryption type 
to match the settings of the Access point to which to 
connect.
 
●When connecting by 11n (5 GHz), select “AES” as the 
Encryption type for the wireless LAN.
IP address/DNS settings
  Select “IP/DNS setting mode” and set to 
“Automatic”
(When IP/DNS automatic acquisition in DHCP can be 
used)
MenuIP address/DNS settingsIP setting modeIP address192.168.0.5Subnet mask255.255.255.0Default gateway192.168.0.254DNS setting modeAutomaticDNS192.168.0.20
Automatic
The acquired address is displayed.
 select
 OK
 Each IP address is acquired automaticallyIf you are using a broadband router, IP automatic 
acquisition in DHCP can be used under normal 
circumstances. If you are not sure, check with the person 
who installed the equipment, or check the instructions for 
each device.
 
■Manual setting
  Select “IP/DNS setting mode” and set to “Manual”
 Select the item and press OK
  Check the specifications of the broadband router and 
enter each IP address.
Or Enter each IP address as was specified by the 
provider
IP addressOK10I0  . 0  . 0  . 0
Proxy setting
Set only if specified by the provider. It is not required for normal household use.
 Select “Proxy setting”
MenuIP address/DNS settingsIP setting modeIP address192.168.0.5Subnet mask255.255.255.0Default gateway192.168.0.254DNS setting modeAutomaticDNS192.168.0.20Proxy setting Automatic
 select
 OK
 Select item and press OK
 select
 OK
MenuProxy settingProxy address
0
Proxy port
 Enter address or port number and press OK 
●Entering characters (p. 19)
 
■Proxy addressThis is the address of the relay server that is connected 
to the target server instead of the browser and sends 
data to the browser. Setting is only required if specified 
by the provider.
 
■Proxy portThis number is specified by the provider together with the 
Proxy address. 
						

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 Network cameras list
Before using a Network camera, you need to register the camera as shown \
below. You can also set 
Default camera or Disconnect/Delete the registered cameras.
  Press “Network cameras list” and display screen
 Set Network camera setting
Select
RETURNOK
Network cameras listModel Status Default...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...Camera name
BL-C210A Connected
Camera 1
Find cameras Delete
Disconnect Default camera
select
 
●For this operation, please refer to the operating 
manual for the Network camera.
 Start camera search. 
●Before you start to search for a camera, switch the 
camera to registration mode.
 
●Search condition also depends on “Network settings”
 Delete camera information.
 Disconnect to camera.
“Disconnected” will be displayed in “Status”.
 Set to default use.Displayed “(Default)” next to camera name.
(Available only when reconnecting)  Connect to Camera. “Connect” will be displayed in “Status”.
Software update
 Select “Software update”
 select
 OK
MenuNetwork settings
Network cameras list
Software update
Mac address Connection test
Network connectionWireless network
IP address/DNS settingsWireless (WiFi)
00-0b-97-7c-65-e9
 Press OK to start the Software update screen
 Follow directions on the screen
 
●Set “Clock” first. (p. 15) 
						

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Advanced
 Using Network services
Using  EASY IPTV
This function allows you to access Internet services, such as VOD (Video-on-demand), music distribution or 
social networking service etc, easily with selecting the VIERA TOOLS icon.
 
●You need a broadband environment to use this service.
 
■Press to exit from 
a menu screen
 
 
■Press to go back to 
the previous 
Preparations 
●Network connections (p. 35) 
●Network settings (p. 36-38)
Display VIERA TOOLS
Select the item
(example)
 select
 next
Services contents
VOD (Video-On-Demand)
Music distribution/Radio service
SNS (Social Network Service)
 
●Not all EASY IPTV services are available depending on your country or area your 
select. (p. 12)
 
●Available EASY IPTV services are subject to change without notice.
 
■Using USB keyboard 
●USB connections (p. 51) 
●Keyboard type (p. 48) 
●Operate USB keyboard/Entering characters (p. 19)
Other settings
In 
 Display “Menu”
 Select the item
 select
 OK
Menu
Picture
Audio
VIERA Link
 Set 
 
■Adjust the Picture and Audio
 select
 adjust
200
0
0
0
0
Vivid
Picture 1/2
Brightness
Color
Tint
Sharpness Picture mode
Back light
Contrast Reset to defaults
example: Picture menu
Picture menu/Audio menu (p. 45-46)
 
■Use VIERA Link function
 select
 changeRecorder
TV
VIERA Link control
Speaker output
Back to TV
VIERA Link menu (p. 32) 
						

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Using  DLNA feature
You can share the contents (Photo, Video, Music etc.) stored in DLNA Certified media server with your home network system.
 
■Press to exit from 
a menu screen
 
■Press to go back 
to the previous 
screen
Preparations 
●Network connections (p. 35)  
●Network settings (p. 36-38)
Display VIERA TOOLS
Select the “DLNA”
(example)
 select
 next
Select serverDisplay available server.
DLNA server
 
RETURN
SERVER1
A5g SERVER2
SERVER3
3Info
OK
Select
SUB
MENU
Available DLNA servers Total listed number
(DLNA server list)
 select
 next
 
●To display Information
 
Select contentsDisplay contents of selected server.
Size:
Screen format 3648x2736
JPEG DLNA server
SERVER1 > Photos > All photos
 
wohsedilS
P0001022008-10-05 09:54P0001352008-11-20 13:18P0001802008-12-07 11:31P0002142008-12-10 15:20P0002512008-12-19 12:39P0002762008-12-25 14:06P0002932009-01-06 13:52M100252009-01-12 15:56M100422009-01-20 10:08M100542009-01-28 14:48M100782009-02-09 19:5828RETURNInfo
OK
Select
SUB
MENU
(File list)Contents type
Thumbnail
 select
 next
 
●To display Information
 
 
●To display “Slideshow 
settings” (p. 25) (photo 
only) 
 
 
●To display Optional 
menu 
 SUBMENU
View/PlaySee “Using Media player” to operate. (p. 22-27)