Panasonic 42" Class 1080p Lcd Hdtv Tc L42u25 Operating Instructions

TM
Quick Start Guide
 See page 7-14
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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)
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:1-866-330-0014or visit us at www.vieraconcierge.ca
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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.
VIERA Link™ is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation.SDHC Logo is a trademark of  SD-3C, LLC.
HDAVI Control™ is a trademark of  Panasonic Corporation. Manufactured under license from Dolby 
Laboratories.
Dolby and the double-D symbol are  trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
Experience an amazing level of 
multimedia excitement
Enjoy rich...

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Viewing
Advanced
FAQs, etc.
Quick Start Guide
This product qualifies for ENERGY STAR in the 
“Home Use” setting and this is the setting in 
which energy savings will be achieved. 
Any modifications to the “Home Use” setting 
or other factory default settings could result in 
greater energy consumption beyond levels that 
meet ENERGY STAR qualifications.
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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 might 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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Quick Start Guide
 Accessories/Optional Accessory
Optional Accessory
Wall-hanging bracket TY-WK3L2RW
WARNING Please contact your nearest Panasonic dealer to purchase the recommended\
 
wall-hanging bracket. For additional details, please refer to the wall-h\
anging 
bracket installation manual.
Back of the TV
Holes for wall-hanging bracket 
installation
Screw for fixing the TV onto the 
wall-hanging bracket
(not supplied with the TV)
(View from the side)
7.9 ”
(200 mm)
7.9 ”
(200 mm)
  Customer assumes...

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Accessories
Assembly screws 
(4 of each)
 
A
 XSS4+16FJK
  M4 × 16
B
 XYN4+F12FJK
  M4 × 12
Bracket (1)
 Base (1)
■Assembling the pedestal
   Fix securely with assembly screws A. (Total 4 screws)
   Tighten screws firmly.
ABracket
Front
Base
■Set-up
   Fix securely with assembly screws . (Total 4 screws)
  Tighten screws firmly.
B
B
Foam mat or thick 
soft cloth
WARNING
Do not disassemble or modify the pedestal.
  Otherwise the TV may fall over and become damaged, and personal injury may result....

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Quick Start Guide
  Basic Connection (Antenna + TV) Accessories/Optional Accessory
To connect the antenna terminal
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
ExampleConnecting Antenna (To watch TV)
Cable TV
VHF/UHF AntennaTV VHF/UHF Antenna
• NTSC...

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 To use HDMI terminals
HDMI
AV OUT
e.g. Blu-ray Disc 
player
AV Equipment
 Connecting to the HDMI terminals will enable you to enjoy high-definitio\
n digital images and high-quality sound.  The HDMI connection is required for a 1080p signal.  For “VIERA LinkTM connections”, please refer to p. 27.
 To use COMPONENT terminals
L
R Y
P
B
PR
COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT
AUDIO
OUT
white
red
green
blue
red
white
red
green
blue
red
white
red
green
bluerede.g. Blu-ray Disc 
player
AV Equipment
High-Definition...