Panasonic 42"class 1080p Lcd Hdtv Tc L42u12 Operating Instructions

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Quick Start Guide
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Operating Instructions
42” Class 1080p LCD HDTV
(42.0 inches measured diagonally)
Manual de instrucciones
Televisión de alta definición de 1080p y clase 42” de LCD
(42,0 pulgadas medidas diagonalmente)
Model No.
Número de modeloTC-L42U12
  For assistance (U.S.A./Puerto Rico), please call:
  1-877-95-VIERA (958-4372)
  or visit us at www.panasonic.com/contactinfo 
  For assistance (Canada), please call:
 1-866-330-0014
  or...

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HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-
Definition Multimedia Interface are 
trademarks or registered trademarks of  HDMI Licensing LLC.VIERA Link™ is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation.SDHC Logo is a trademark.
HDAVI Control™ is a trademark of  Panasonic Corporation. Manufactured under license from Dolby 
Laboratories.
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Turn your own living room into a movie theater!
Experience an amazing level of multimedia excitement 

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Viewing
Advanced
FAQs, etc.
Quick Start Guide
This product qualifies for ENERGY STAR 
in the “Home” setting and this is the setting 
in which energy savings will be achieved. 
Any modifications to the “Home” setting or 
other factory default settings could result in 
greater energy consumption beyond levels 
that meet ENERGY STAR qualifications.
 Watching TV  ··················\
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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 lo cat ed in the vicinity of overhead 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:  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 death,...

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FCC STATEMENT
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a\
 Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC 
Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmf\
ul interference in a residential installation. 
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy an\
d, if not installed and used in accordance with the 
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Ho\
wever, there is no guarantee...

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Accessories/Optional Accessory
Check you have all the items shown.
Optional Accessory
Wall-hanging bracket TY-WK3L2RW
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.
Accessories
Accessories
Remote Control
Transmitter
 N2QAYB000321
Batteries for the
Remote Control
Transmitter (2)
 AA Battery
Operating Instructions
Quick Setup GuideProduct Registration Card 
(U. S. A)...

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Quick Start Guide
 Accessories/Optional Accessory
AA
Attaching the pedestal to TV
  Fix securely with assembly screws A. (Total 4 screws)
  Tighten screws firmly.
WARNING
 Always be sure to ask a qualified technician to carry out set-up.
  Incorrect fitting may cause equipment to fall, resulting in injury and p\
roduct damage.
Do not disassemble or modify the pedestal.
 Otherwise the TV may fall over and become damaged, and personal injury may result.
Caution
Do not use any other TV and displays....

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To connect the antenna terminal and Cable Box
ANT OUTANT IN
ANTENNACable In
DIO
HDMI 1HDMI 2
DIO
HDMI 1HDMI 2
Basic Connection
Note
  Not all cables and external equipment shown in this book are supplied wi\
th the TV. For more details on the external equipment’s connections, please refer to the operating manuals for the equipment. For additional assistance, visit us at:   www.panasonic.com
www.panasonic.ca
Example 1Connecting Antenna (To watch TV)
Cable TV
VHF/UHF AntennaTV VHF/UHF Antenna
•  NTSC...