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

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Viewing
 Watching Videos and DVDs
VIERA LinkTM Setting
If you connect equipment that has the “HDAVI Control” function to the TV using an HDMI cable, 
you will find it easier to use. Please refer to p. 26-31. Before using t\
hese functions, you need to 
set “VIERA Link” setting to “On” as shown below.
 Press to exit from a menu screen
 Press to return to 
the previous screen
Display the menu
Select “Setup”
Menu
Adjusts Surf mode, Language, Clock,
Channels, Inputs, and other settings.
Setup 2/2
Advanced...

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Displaying PC Screen on TV
The screen of the PC connected to the unit can be displayed on the TV.
You can also listen to PC sound with the audio cable connected. To connect PC (p. 39)
 PC menu setting (change as desired) Making settings  “How to Use Menu Functions”  to  (p. 23) 
Menu Item Adjustments/Configurations (options)
Picture
PC
adjustments
Reset to defaultsResets PC adjustments. Confirmation screen is displayed. Select “Yes” and press OK to reset.
Sync H & V:     The H and V sync signals are...

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Advanced
 How to Use Menu Functions Displaying PC Screen on TV
Viewing
How to Use Menu Functions
Various menus allow you to make settings for the picture, sound, and othe\
r functions so that you can enjoy 
watching TV best suited for you.
 Press to exit from a menu screen
 Press to return to the previous 
screen
 
Display the menu
  Shows the functions that can be adjusted.  Some functions will be disabled depending on  the type of input signal.
Edit
RETURN
ABC Delete
abc
Menu
RGBY...

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How to Use Menu Functions
 Menu list
MenuItem Adjustments/Configurations (alternatives)
Picture
Reset to defaults*Resets all picture adjustments to factory default settings except for “\
Advanced picture”.
Picture modeBasic picture mode (Vivid/Standard/Cinema/Game/Custom) (p. 43)
Back lightAdjusts the luminance of the back light.
Contrast, Brightness,
Color, Tint, SharpnessAdjusts color, brightness, etc. for each picture mode to suit your taste
• Display range
  Contrast/Brightness/Color/Sharpness: 0...

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Advanced
 How to Use Menu Functions(picture, sound quality, etc.)
(Continued)
 Menu list
Menu Item Adjustments/Configurations (alternatives)
Setup
Channel surf modeSets the mode to select the channel with the Channel up/down button.
(All/Favorite/Digital only/Analog only)
• Favorite: Only channels registered as FAVORITE. (p. 16)
LanguageSelects the screen menu language.
ClockAdjusts the clock. (p. 14)
ANT/Cable setupSets channels. (p. 13)
Input labelsSelects the terminal and label of the external...

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VIERA LinkTM “HDAVI ControlTM”
Simultaneously control all Panasonic “HDAVI Control” equipped components using one button on the TV remote.
Enjoy additional HDMI Inter-Operability with Panasonic products which ha\
ve the “HDAVI Control” function.
This TV supports “HDAVI Control 5” function.
Connections to the equipment (DVD recorder DIGA, HD Camcorder, Home theater system, Amplifier, etc.) with HDMI 
cables allow you to interface with them automatically.
Equipment with the “HDAVI Control” function...

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Advanced
 VIERA Link
TM “HDAVI Control
TM”
VIERA LinkTM Connections
Follow the connection diagrams below for HDAVI control 
of a single piece of AV equipment such as a DVD recorder 
(DIGA), Home theater system.
Refer to page 28-31 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...

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Automatic
Input
Switching
Power on 
link
Power off 
link
Energy 
saving mode 
(for “HDAVI Control 
4 or later” (with 
Quick Start mode))
Unselected 
device 
energy save 
(for “HDAVI 
Control 2 or 
later”)
Default
speakers
One-touch
theater
playback
Provides 
setting 
information
(for “HDAVI 
Control 3 or 
later”)
Automatic lip-
sync function 
(for “HDAVI Control 
3 or later”)
VIERA LinkTM “HDAVI ControlTM”
 Press to exit from a menu screen
 Press to return to the previous 
screen
Display the menu...

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Advanced
 VIERA Link
TM “HDAVI Control
TM”
When using 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 thea\
ter system.
When “Yes” is selected (p. 25), TV is turned on automatically and switches to the appropriate HDMI input\
 whenever a 
VIERA Link compatible equipment is initially turned on and the Play mode is...

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Speaker 
control
VIERA Link
control
only with the 
TV’s remote 
control
(for “HDAVI 
Control 2 or 
later”) 
Back to TV
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. 26
 Press to exit from 
a menu screen
 Press to return to the previous 
screen
Display the VIERA Link menu
VIERA Link
 select
 next
or
Select the item
Recorder
TV
VIERA Link control
Speaker...