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

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Advanced
 VIERA Link
TM “HDAVI Control
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VIERA LinkTM Connections
Follow the connection diagrams below for HDAVI control 
of a single piece of AV equipment such as a DVD recorder 
(DIGA), RAM theater, or Player theater system.
Refer to page 32-35 for Setup Menu settings and additional 
control information.
•  Optional HDMI and/or optical cables are not included. If connection (or setting) of equipment compatible with 
HDAVI control is changed, switch the power of this unit Off 
and On again while the power of all equipment is On (so that 
the unit can correctly recognize the connected equipment) 
and check that the DVD recorder (DIGA), RAM theater, and 
Player theater playback operate.
Note
 HDMI 1 is recommended.
  When connecting to HDMI 2/HDMI 3, set the input mode to HDMI 2/HDMI 3 (\
p. 22) initially before connecting to  HDMI 2/HDMI 3. After connection, confirm the HDMI control functions (p. 32-35).
■ Connecting this unit to the DVD recorder (DIGA), RAM 
theater, or Player theater
 For DVD recorder (DIGA):  Connect with HDMI cable For RAM theater and Player theater: 
  Connect with the HDMI and audio cables.
  If audio cable is not connected, you cannot listen to the TV program  through the theater system.
■ Connecting this unit to a DVD 
recorder (DIGA) and AV amp
  When using a “VIERA Link” audio-
video amplifier and a compatible DVD 
recorder (DIGA) use a daisy chain 
connection as shown below.
 One AV amp and one DVD recorder (DIGA) can be operated with this unit. Be sure to connect the AV amp between this unit and the DVD recorder (DIGA).
■ Setting of this unit after connection  After making connections as shown above, set “VIERA Link” (under “VIERA Link settings”) to “On” using the Setup 
menu. (p. 23, 32-35).
Note
 Individual HDMI equipment may require additional menu settings specific \
to each model. Please refer to their  respective operating instruction manuals.
 When audio from other equipment connected to this unit via HDMI is outpu\
t using “DIGITAL AUDIO OUT” of this unit, the system switches to 2CH audio.
  (When connecting to an AV amp via HDMI, you can enjoy higher sound quality.)
 For details about HDMI cable for connecting Panasonic HD camcorder, read the manual for the equipment.
HDMI cable
HDMI
(AV OUT)
HDMI
(AV OUT)
Home Theater 
Systems with VIERA 
Link function or
HDMI
(AV OUT)
AV amp with 
VIERA Link function DVD recorder (DIGA)
with VIERA Link 
function HD Camcorder 
with VIERA Link 
function
HDMI
(AV IN) Digital Audio  out
HDMI
(AV OUT)
DVD recorder (DIGA)  
with VIERA Link 
function
Back of the TV
or
or or 
						

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VIERA LinkTM “HDAVI ControlTM” 
Automatic
Input
Switching
Power on 
link
Power off 
link
Stand-by 
power save 
(for “HDAVI 
Control 4” (with 
quick start mode))
Auto power 
stand-by 
(for “HDAVI 
Control 2 or 
later”)
Default
speakers
One-touch
theater
playback
Providing 
the setting 
information
(for “HDAVI 
Control 3 or 
later”)
Automatic lip-
sync function 
(for “HDAVI 
Control 3 or later”)
■ Press to exit from 
a menu screen
■ Press to return 
to the previous 
screen
Display menu
Select “Setup”
Menu
Picture
Audio
VIERA Link
SD card
Closed caption
Setup
 select
 next
Select “VIERA Link settings”
Setup2/2
Advanced setup
About VIERA Link settings
ECO/energy saving
 select
 next
Select “VIERA Link”
OnYe sYe s
TV
No
No
VIERA Link settingsVIERA LinkPower on link
Power off link
Default speakers
Stand-by power save
Auto power stand-by
select
Select “On”(default is On)change
Select settings
OnYe sYe s
TV
No
No
VIERA Link settingsVIERA LinkPower on link
Power off link
Default speakers
Stand-by power save
Auto power stand-by
select
Set
OnYe sYe s
Theater
No
No
VIERA Link settingsVIERA LinkPower on link
Power off link
Default speakers
Stand-by power save
Auto power stand-by
change 
						

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Advanced
 VIERA Link
TM “HDAVI Control
TM”
(Continued)
At the start of the DIGA, Player theater, or RAM theater playback, the TV’s input automatically switches to the input 
based on the playback equipment.
 For the RAM theater, the speakers automatically switch to the theater system.If using the DIGA operation, the TV’s input automatically switches to the DIGA and DIGA menu is displayed. 
When “Yes” is selected (p. 29), TV is turned on automatically and switches to the appropriate HDMI input\
 whenever 
VIERA Link compatible equipment is initially turned on and Play mode is selec\
ted. 
When “Yes” is selected (p. 29) and the TV is turned off, all connected VIERA Link compatible equipment is also 
automatically turned off. 
 DIGA (Panasonic DVD Recorder) will not turn off if it is still in rec mode.
Caution:  The TV remains on even if the VIERA Link compatible equipment is turned off.
 Condition
  Power off link: Yes,  Stand-by power save: Yes
  The equipment has “HDAVI Control 4 (with quick start mode)” connected with HDMI cable.
When TV is turned off, all connected VIERA Link compatible equipment is moved to ECO standby mode* 
automatically under above conditions.
 * Minimum power consumption of standby condition for the equipment.
 Condition
   Auto power stand-by: Yes, 
The equipment has “HDAVI Control 2 or later” (for available equipment only) connected wit\
h HDMI cable.
[ Examples of timing for operation ] 
• When the input is switched from HDMI. 
• When the “Speaker output” is changed from “Home theater”\
 to “TV”.
The connected VIERA Link compatible equipment will be turned off automatically when not in use.
“TV” is the default setting. To set the Home Theater system as default speakers, change the default speakers 
setting from “TV” to “Theater”. Sound will be output from th\
e Home Theater whenever the TV is powered on.
If the “ONE TOUCH PLAY” key is pressed on the remote control for Panasonic Home Theater system, the following
sequence of operations is performed automatically.
  Home Theater power switches On, and playback begins. TV power switches On, and the playback screen is displayed. Audio is muted on the TV and switches to the theater system.
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 HDMI cable.
Transmittable data RecorderHome 
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 HDMI CEC 
function connected to TV with HDMI cable. Depending on operating conditions or the specificati\
on 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 manuals for the equipment.
[For Recorder]
 You cannot operate other functions while transmitting TV’s information above except Power On/Off key operation. 
When you turn off this unit, the transmission will be interrupted (only when you are tr\
ansmitting  Channel information).
Minimizes lip-sync delays between the picture and audio when you connect\
 to a Panasonic theater system or 
Amplifier. 
						

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VIERA LinkTM “HDAVI ControlTM” 
You can enjoy more convenient operation with the “HDAVI Control” function in the “VIERA Link” 
menu.
For more details on the “HDAVI Control” function, refer to p. 30
or
■ Press to exit from 
a menu screen
■ Press to return 
to the previous 
screen
Display VIERA Link menu
 select
 next
VIERA Link
or
Select the item
Recorder
TV
VIERA Link control
Speaker output Record now
Stop recording
 select
 set or next
Select
Home theater
TV
VIERA Link control
Speaker output
Record now
Stop recording
change
Set
Speaker 
control
VIERA Link
control
only with the 
TV’s remote 
control
(for “HDAVI 
Control 2 or 
later”) 
Direct TV 
recording 
(for “HDAVI 
Control 3 or 
later”) 
						

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Advanced
 VIERA Link
TM “HDAVI Control
TM”
(Continued)
You can select Home theater or TV speakers for audio output.
Control theater speakers with the TV’s remote control.
This function is available only when Panasonic Amplifier or 
Player theater is connected.■Home theater:  Adjustment for 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.
 Select “Speaker output”  
 Select “Home theater” or “TV”   
Recorder
TV
Record now
Stop recording
VIERA Link control
Speaker output
 select
 change
In the VIERA Link menu, you can select HDMI connected equipment and access it quickl\
y. Continue using your 
TV’s 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) 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.
Note
 There is a limit to the number of HDMI  connectors.
Recorder
TV
VIERA Link control
Speaker output Record now
Stop recording
 select
 change
You can select available items only. 
  Operate the equipment with the TV’s remote control, pointing it at the TV. To operate the equipment, read the manual of the equipment.
■ Available TV’s remote control buttons
 Whether an operation is available differs depending on the connected equipment. 
Move the cursor/SelectPlay
Set/AccessStop
Return to previous menuReverse/Forward
SUBMENUDisplay 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
Records the current program on the recorder immediately.
  Select “Record now”  Select “Stop recording”, when you want to stop recording
Recorder
TV
VIERA Link control
Speaker output Record now
Stop recording
 select
 setRecorder
TV
VIERA Link control
Speaker output
Record now
Stop recording
 select
 
set
  For optimal recording, the settings of the recorder might 
be required. For details, read the manual of the recorder.   Recording will not stop automatically when the 
program is finished. 
						

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Lock
You can lock specified channels or shows to prevent children from watchin\
g objectionable content.
■ Press to exit from 
a menu screen
 
Caution
 Make a note of your password in case 
you forget it. (If you 
have forgotten your 
password, consult 
your local dealer.)
Note
 When you select a  locked channel,
a message will be 
displayed that allows 
you to view the 
channel if you input 
your password.
Display menu
Select “Lock”
Menu
VIERA Link Picture
Audio
Timer
Lock
SD card
Closed caption
Setup
 next
 select
You will be asked to enter your 
password each time you display 
the Lock menu.
Input your 4-digit password
A 4-digit code must be entered to view a blocked program or change rating\
 settings.
RETURN
Password
Enter password.
- - - -
 If it is your first time entering the password, enter the password 
twice in order to register it.
Select the Lock mode
Off
Off Off
Off
LockMode
Channel
Game
Change password Program
 set
 select
Off:   Unlocks all the lock 
settings of “Channel”, 
“Game” and “Program”.
All:   Locks all the inputs 
regardless of the lock 
settings of “Channel”, 
“Game” and “Program”.
Custom:  Locks specified inputs of 
“Channel”, ”Game” and 
“Program”.
Select the item 
Custom
Off Off
Off
LockMode
Channel
Game
Change password Program
select
 “Channel”, ”Game” and 
“Program” are not accessible 
unless “Custom” is selected in 
“Mode”.
Set
set 
						

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Advanced
 Lock
■ To select the channel or the rating of the program to be locked
Channel 
lock
Select up to 7 (1-7) channels to be blocked. These channels will be blocked regardless of the 
program rating. 
 Select “Mode” and set to “Custom”
 Select channel to lock.
Custom3
4
-
-
-
Channel lockMode
Channel 1
Channel 2
Channel 3
Channel 4
Channel 5 select 
 set
 To lock/unlock all channels:
  Select “Mode” and set to “All” or “Off”.
  All:  Locks all channels
  Off: Unlocks all channels
Game lock
Locks Channel 3, Channel 4 and external 
inputs.
Select “Game” in 5 and set to “On”.
 select 
 set On:  Locks
Off:  Unlocks
Program
lock
■ To set a rating level“V-chip” technology enables restricted shows 
to be locked according to TV ratings.
 Select “Mode” and set to “On”.
On
Off
Off
Off
OffProgram lockMode
MPAA
U.S.TV
C.E.L.R.
C.F.L.R. set
 select
  Select the rating category you wish  to follow
On
Off
Off
Off
OffProgram lockMode
MPAA
U.S.TV
C.E.L.R.
C.F.L.R. next
 select
MPAA:  U.S movie ratings
U.S.TV:  U.S TV program ratings
C.E.L.R.:Canadian English ratings
C.F.L.R.: Canadian French ratings
  
 Select the rating to be lockedselect
Example of “MPAA” (U.S movie ratings)
Change 
password
■ To change the password   In , select “Change password” and 
press OK
 
 Input the new 4-digit password twice
Off
Off Off
Off
LockMode
Channel
Game
Change password ProgramRETURN
Change password
Enter new password.
- - - -
Note
 This television is designed to support the  “Downloadable U.S. Region\
 Rating System” when available.  (Available only in U.S.A.)
 The Off rating is independent of other ratings. When placing a lock on a specific-age-based-rating level, the Off rating and any other more restrictive ratings will also be blocked.
NR No rating
G General Audience:  All ages admitted
PG Parental Guidance Suggested
PG- 13 Parents Strongly Cautioned:  Inappropriate 
for children under 13
R Restricted:  Under 17 requires 
accompanying parent or adult guardian
NC- 17 No one 17 and under admitted
X Adults only
 To get more information (p. 44) 
						

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Editing and Setting Channels
■To reset the settings of setup menu
 
  Select “Reset to defaults” in Setup menu () and 
press OK
 
 Input your 4-digit password with number buttons
 
  Select “YES” on the confirmation screen and press OK
The current channel settings can be changed according to your needs and \
reception 
conditions.
■ Press to exit from 
a menu screen
Display menu
Select “Setup”
Menu
Picture
Audio
Timer
Lock
VIERA Link
SD card
Closed caption
Setup
 next
select
Select “ANT/Cable setup”
Setup 1/2
Clock
ANT/Cable setup
Input labels
Reset to defaults Language
All
Channel surf mode
 next
 select
Select the function
CableANT/Cable setupANT in
Auto program
Manual program
Signal meter next
 select
Set
Auto
program
Set
automatically
Manual
program
Set
manually
Signal meter
Check 
signal 
strength 
						

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Advanced
 Editing and Setting Channels
 If “Lock” (p. 36) is activated and “ANT/Cable setup” is se\
lected, “Enter password.” will be displayed.
Automatically searches and adds available channels to the memory.
 Select “ANT in”    Select Cable or Antenna. 
Or select “Not used”. (p. 16) 
 Select “Auto program”
CableANT/Cable setupANT in
Auto program
Manual program
Signal meter next
 select
 Select a scanning mode (p. 16)
Auto programAll channels
Analog only
Digital only ok
 select
Settings are made automatically  After the scanning is completed, select “Apply”(see below ). All previously saved channels are erased.
Use this procedure when changing the channel setup or 
changing the channel display.
Also, use this to add or skip channels from the channel 
list manually. 
You can select a channel tuning mode (Digital only/
Analog only) in “Channel surf mode”(p. 28)
 Edit  Caption
---
80-101
Change OK
RETURN
Delete
ABC  → abc
GY
Edit CH caption
Caption Channel
 select
 change
 set/next
or
  Caption  Select or edit the station identifier. 
(maximum 7 characters available)
 Favorite
Set favorite 1/326-112
 select
 next
  Set favorite    Select the number
 AddPress OK to select “Yes (add)” or “No (skip)”  
 Move cursor to channel numberManual programEdit Cancel
Apply
Caption Favorite Add
2 ...
...
Ye s
3 ...
...
Ye s
Channel select
 Press OK to tune 
to the channel.
 Select “Apply” programCancel
Apply
Caption Favorite Add ...
...
Ye s
el select “Apply”
 ok
 Select “Edit”
Manual programEdit
Cancel
Apply
Caption Favorite Add
2 ...
...
Ye s
3 ...
...
Ye s
4 ...
...
Ye s
5 ...
...
Ye s
Channel
 
 select
 next
 Select the item to be edited
RGBY
Select
RETURNOK
Manual programEdit
Cancel
Apply
Caption Favorite Add
2 ...
...
Ye s
3 ...
...
Ye s
4 ...
...
Ye s
5 ...
...
Ye s
6 ...
...
Ye s
7 ...
...
Ye s
8 ...
...
Ye s
9 ...
...
Ye s
Channel
Prev.page Next page
Caption
Favorite
Add
Proceed to 
next page
Go back to previous page
 select the item  to edit (Caption/
Favorite/Add)
 next
• Caption:
  Changes the station identifier
• Favorite:
  Registers channel to Favorite  List
• Add:
  Adds or skips channels
To cancel the EditManual programEdit Cancel
Apply
Caption Favorite Add
2 ...
...
Ye s
3 ...
...
Ye s
4 ...
...
Ye s
5 ...
...
Ye s
Channel select
 next
Changes will be lost. Continue?Ye s
No ok
  (returns to “ANT/ Cable setup”)
 select “Yes”
Check the signal strength if an interference is found or freezing occurs\
 on a digital image.
1-1Signal  meterChannel
Tune manually
Signal  strength
Current 30%
Peak level 45%Signal intensity 
 change  channel
 ok
or
 If the signal is weak, check the antenna.
If no problem is found, consult your local dealer.
Note
 Not available if “Cable” is selected in “ANT in”  (see above).
 Available only for digital antenna channels. 
						

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Closed Caption 
Closed caption
Display
Closed 
caption
The television includes a built-in decoder that is capable of providing \
a text display of the audio. 
The program being viewed must be transmitting Closed caption (CC) info\
rmation. (p. 45)
■ Select the item and set
 
PrimaryCC1On
Closed caption
Digital Mode
Analog
Digital setting Reset to defaults
 select
 set
Mode
Select “On” (when not using, select 
“Off”).
Analog (Choose the Closed caption service 
of Analog  broadcasting.)
CC1-4:  Information related to pictures  (Appears at bottom of screen)
T1-4: Textual information (Appears over entire screen)
Digital (The Digital Closed caption 
menu lets you configure the way 
you choose to view the digital 
captioning.)
Select the setting.
 “Primary”, “Second.”, “Service 3”, “Service  4”, “Service 5”, “Service 6”
 The settings in “Analog” or “Digital”depend on the broadcaster.
■ To make more in-depth display settings in digital programs
 
 Select “Digital setting” and press OK
 
 Select the item and set
 
Automatic
Automatic
Automatic
AutomaticAutomaticAutomaticAutomatic
Automatic
Digital settingSize
Foreground Font
Style
Fore. opacity
Background
Back. opacity
Outline select
 set
 Size:  Text size Font:  Text font Style:  Text style (Raised, Depressed, etc.) Foreground:  Color of text Fore. opacity:  Opacity of text Background:  Color of text box Back. opacity:  Opacity of text box Outline:  Outline color of text
  (Identify the setting options on the screen.)
■ To reset the settings  Select “Reset to defaults” and press OK
■ Press to exit from 
a menu screen
Display menu
Select “Closed caption”
Menu
VIERA Link Picture
Audio
Timer
Lock
SD card
Closed caption
Setup
 next
 select