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 setupFirst time setup
About
Reset to defaults VIERA Link settings
ECO / energy saving
 select
 next
Select “VIERA Link settings”
Setup
Menu 2/2
Advanced setupRepeat 1st time setup VIERA Link settings
ECO / energy saving
 select
 next
Select “VIERA Link”
OnNoYe s
TV
Quick start
No (stay on)
Menu
Enables or disables interoperability of
“HDAVI Control” compliant HDMI devices.
VIERA Link settingsVIERA LinkPower on link
Power off link
Default speakers
Energy saving mode
Unselected device energy save
select
Select “On”(default is On)change
Now you can set each “VIERA Link” function according to your preference 
(p. 28-31).
Note
  If no HDMI equipment is connected or standard HDMI equipment (non- “\
VIERA 
Link”) is used, set it to “Off”.
  For more details on the external equipment’s connections, please refer to the operating manuals for the equipment.
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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 input from the HD/VD connector. (p. 45) On green:   Uses a synchronized signal on the Video G signal, which is input from the 
G connector. (p. 45)
Dot clock Alleviates the problem if a picture appears to be vertically-striped, fl\
ickers partially or is blurred.
H-positionAdjusts the horizontal position.  
V-positionAdjusts the vertical position.  
Clock phase
Alleviates the problem if the whole picture appears to flicker or is blu\
rred.
First adjust the Dot Clock to get the best possible picture, then adjust\
 the
Clock Phase so that a clear picture appears.
Note
It may not be possible to display a clear picture due to poor input sign\
als.
Input
resolutionSwitches to wide display. Input signal switched from 640×480 to 852×480 Input signal switched from 1024×768 to 1280×768 or 1366×768
H-frequency
V-frequencyDisplays the H (Horizontal)/V (Vertical) frequencies. Display range
Horizontal: 15 - 110 kHz
Vertical:    48 - 120 Hz
  Audio menu (p. 24)
Display the Input select menu
Input selectTV1
5
234
678
Component HDMI 2
HDMI 3
Video 1
PC Video 2 AUX
GAME
HDMI 1
GAME
GAME
(example)
Select “PC”
PC
Displays
PC screen
 Corresponding signals 
(p. 44)
 To return to TV       /  
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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
[email protected] - ,LASTChangeSelect
Select or enter the name of the device
connected to the HDMI 1 terminal.
Input labels
HDMI 2
HDMI 3
Video 1
Video 2
PC HDMI 1
Component
Menu structure
Menu bar
Press OK to move to the Menu items.
Menu items
Press OK to proceed to the next 
screen if available.
Help information
Operation guide
(example: Input labels)
Select the menu
Custom
Menu
20
Picture 1/2
Picture mode
Back light
0
Contrast Reset to defaults
 select
 next
Select the item
Custom
Menu
Resets all picture adjustments to factory
default settings except for “Advanced
picture”.
0
0
0
0
0
20
Picture
1/2
Brightness
Color
Tint
Sharpness Picture mode
Back light
Contrast Reset to defaults
(example:  Picture menu)
select
Adjust or select
Vivid
Menu
Selects from preset picture modes.
200
0
0
0
0
Picture1/2
Brightness
Color
Tint
Sharpness Picture mode
Back light
Contrast Reset to defaults
(example:  Picture menu)
adjust
or 
select
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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 - 100
  Tint:            -50 - +50
Color temp.Selects a choice of Cool (blue), Normal, or Warm (red) color.  (Cool/Normal/Warm)
A.I. pictureControls dark areas without affecting the black level or brightness in the overall picture 
(Off/On) 
C.A.T.S.Adjusts the brightness and gradation according to the ambient lighting c\
ondition.  (Off/On)
Video NRReduces noise, commonly called snow. Leave it off when receiving a strong signal.  (Off/On)
Aspect adjustmentsScreen formatChanges the format (aspect ratio). (FULL/H-FILL/JUST/4:3/ZOOM)
Lets you choose the aspect depending on the format of received signal. (\
p. 41)
HD size
Selects between 95 % (Size 1) or 100 % (Size 2) for the scanning are\
a with High-definition 
signal. (Size 1/Size 2)
Select “Size 1” if noise is generated on the edges of the screen.
• Size 1: Selected item for “HD size”. Scanning 95 %
• Size 2: Selected item for “HD size”. Scanning 100 %
H sizeAdjusts the horizontal display range to reduce noise of both side edges \
of an image.  (Size 1/Size 2)Size 2: Adjusts the image size according to the aspect mode for to reduce noise.\
 (p. 44)
Zoom 
adjustmentsAdjusts vertical alignment and size when aspect setting is “ZOOM”
PC adjustmentsSets PC display (p. 22)
Advanced picture3D Y/C filter Minimizes noise and cross-color in the picture. (Off/On) 
Color matrixSelects image resolution of component-connected devices  (SD/HD)
• SD:  Standard Definition       HD:  High Definition
• Only used with 480p video signal.
MPEG NRReduces noise of specific digital signals of DVD, STB, etc. (Off/On)
Motion Picture Pro 4Improved moving picture quality by reducing motion blur. (Off/Weak/Strong) 
Black levelSelects Dark or Light. Valid only for external input signals.  (Dark/Light)
3:2 pulldownAdjusts the picture recorded in 24 fps for optimum quality. (Off/On/Auto)
Audio
Reset to defaults*Resets Bass, Treble, and Balance adjustments to factory default settings.
BassIncreases or decreases the bass response.
TrebleIncreases or decreases the treble response.
BalanceEmphasizes the left / right speaker volume.Advanced audioSurroundEnhances audio response when listening to stereo. (Off/On)
Volume levelerMinimizes volume disparity after switching to external inputs.
TV speakersSwitches to “Off” when using external speakers (Off/On)
• “Surround” and “Volume leveler” do not work if “Off” is selected.
HDMI 1 in
HDMI 2 in
HDMI 3 inThe default setting is “Digital” for the HDMI connection. (Digita\
l input signal) 
Select audio input terminal when DVI cable is connected. (Analog audio \
input signal)
(Digital/Component/Video 1/Video 2)
TimerSleep, Timer 1-5The TV can automatically turn On/Off at the designated date and time
LockLocks the channels and programs. (p. 32)Closed 
caption
Closed captionDisplays subtitles (Closed caption). (p. 36)
  In the AV mode, the Audio and Setup menus give fewer options.
 *  Confirmation screen is displayed. Select “Yes” and press OK to reset.
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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 equipment. (p. 37)
VIERA Link settingsVIERA LinkControls the equipment connected to HDMI terminals  (Off/On) (p. 28)
• “Power off link”, “Power on link”, “Energy saving mode”, “Unsel\
ected device energy save” 
and “Default speakers” cannot be selected if “Off” is set.
Power on linkSets “Power on link” of the HDMI connected equipment  (No/Yes) (p. 28)
Power off linkSets “Power off link” of the HDMI connected equipment (No/Yes) (p. 28)
Energy saving 
modeSets “Energy saving mode” of the HDMI connected equipment.  (Quick start/Save) (p. 28)
Unselected 
device energy 
saveSets “Unselected device energy save” of the HDMI connected equipme\
nt. (p. 28)
(No (stay on)/Yes (with prompt)/Yes (no prompt))
Default speakersSelects the default speakers (TV/Theater) (p. 28)
ECO/energy saving
Power saveReduces screen brightness to lower power consumption. Eye-friendly for v\
iewing in a dark 
room. (Standard/Saving)
No signal for 10 
minutes
To conserve energy, the TV automatically turns off when NO SIGNAL and NO OPERATION 
continue for more than 10 minutes.  (Stay on/Power TV off)
Note
• Not in use when “Auto power on”, “On/Off Timer” or “Lock” is set, or while “SD mode” or 
“Digital Channel” is selected.
• “No signal for 10 minutes was activated” will be displayed for abo\
ut 10 seconds when 
the TV is turned on for the first time after the power was turned off by “No signal for 10 
minutes”.
• The on-screen display will flash 3, 2 and 1 to indicate the last three (\
3) remaining minutes 
prior to the shut-off.
No activity for 3 
hours
To conserve energy, the TV automatically turns off when no operation of remote and side 
panel key continues for more than 3 hours.  (Stay on/Power TV off)
Note
• Not in use when “Auto power on” or “On/Off Timer” is set, or while “PC input” is selected.
• “No activity for 3 hours was activated” will be displayed for abou\
t 10 seconds when the TV 
is turned on for the first time after the power was turned off by “No activity for 3 hours”.
• The on-screen display will flash 3, 2 and 1 to indicate the last three (\
3) remaining minutes 
prior to the shut-off.
Advanced  setup
Auto power on
Turns TV On automatically when the cable box or a connected device is turned O\
n  (No/Yes)
TV AC cord must be plugged into this device. TV comes on every time the power is restored.
• The “Sleep” timer, “On / Off timer”, and “First time setup” will not function if “Auto \
power on” is set. (p. 38)
Image viewer 
auto playSet “Thumbnail” or “Slideshow” to play back SD cards automat\
ically. 
(Slideshow/Thumbnail/Set later/Off)
First time setupRestart first time setup from “Language” setting. (p. 12)
AboutDisplays TV version and software license.
Reset to defaultsPerforming Reset will clear all items set with Setup, such as channel se\
ttings.
 Sub menu list
Menu Item Adjustments/Configurations (alternatives)
Setup 
SUB MENUChannel surf modeSets the mode to select the channel with Channel up/down button. 
(All/Favorite/Digital only/Analog only)
Set favoriteSets favorite channels. (p. 16)
Edit CH captionChanges the station identifier. (p. 35)
Signal meterChecks the signal strength if interference or freezing occurs on a digit\
al image.
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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 enables the following operations:Version Operations
HDAVI Control or later
• Automatic Input Switching (p. 29)
• Power on link (p. 29)
• Power off link (p. 29)
• Default speakers (p. 29)
• One-touch theater playback (p. 29)
• Speaker control (p. 31)
HDAVI Control 2 or later
• VIERA Link control only with the TV’s remote control (p. 31) 
• Unselected device energy save (for available equipment only) (p. 29)\
HDAVI Control 3 or later
• Provides setting information (p. 29)
• Automatic lip-sync function (p. 29)
HDAVI Control 4 or later
• Energy saving mode (with Quick Start mode) (p. 29)
HDAVI Control 5
• Audio Return Channel 
Audio Return Channel (ARC) is a function that enables digital sound si\
gnals to 
be sent via an HDMI cable.
 For the first time/When adding new equipment, reconnecting equipment or \
changing the setup  after the connection, turn the equipment on and then switch the TV on. S\
et the input mode to 
HDMI1, HDMI2 or HDMI3 (p. 20), and make sure that the image is display\
ed correctly.
VIERA Link “HDAVI Control”, based on the control functions provided by HDMI which is\
 an industry standard known 
as HDMI CEC (Consumer Electronics Control), is a unique function that \
we have developed and added. As such, its 
operation with other manufacturers’ equipment that supports HDMI CEC cannot be guaranteed.
Please refer to the individual manuals for other manufacturers’ equipment supporting the VIERA Link function.
 HDMI cable
This function needs an HDMI compliant (fully wired) cable. Non-HDMI-co\
mpliant cables cannot be utilized.
It is recommended that you use Panasonic’s HDMI cable. Recommended part number:
RP-CDHS15 (4.9 ft/1.5 m), RP-CDHS30 (9.8 ft/3.0 m), RP-CDHS50 (16.4\
 ft/5.0 m)
 *  For more details on the external equipment’s connections, please refer to the operating manuals for the equipment.
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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 equipment is On 
(so that the unit can correctly recognize the connected 
equipment) and check that the DVD recorder (DIGA), Home 
theater system playback operate.
Note
 HDMI 1 is recommended.
  When connecting to HDMI 2/HDMI 3, set the input mode to HDMI 2/HDMI 3 (\
p. 20) initially before connecting to HDMI  2/HDMI 3. After connection, confirm the HDMI control functions (p. 28-31).
 Connecting this unit to the DVD recorder (DIGA), Home 
theater system
 For DVD recorder (DIGA):  Connect with HDMI cable For Home theater system 
  Connect with the HDMI and audio cables.
  If audio cable is not connected, you cannot listen to the TV program  through the theater system.
 *  No optical cable is necessary for the equipment that has “HDAVI control 5”  and is connected with an HDMI cable (HDMI 1 only).
 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. 21, 28-29).
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 cables for connecting a 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) HDMI
(AV OUT)
DVD recorder (DIGA)  
with VIERA Link 
function
Back of the TV
or
or or
* or
HDMI
(AV OUT)
LUMIX
with VIERA
Link function
Digital Audio  out
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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
Select “Setup”Menu
Adjusts Surf mode, Language, Clock,
Channels, Inputs, and other settings.
Setup 2/2
Advanced setupFirst time setup
About
Reset to defaults VIERA Link settings
ECO / energy saving
 select
 next
Select “VIERA Link settings”Setup
Menu 2/2
Advanced setupRepeat 1st time setup VIERA Link settings
ECO / energy saving
 select
 next
Select “VIERA Link”
OnNoYe s
TV
Quick start
No (stay on)
Menu
Enables or disables interoperability of
“HDAVI Control” compliant HDMI devices.
VIERA Link settingsVIERA LinkPower on link
Power off link
Default speakers
Energy saving mode
Unselected device energy save
select
Select “On”(default is On)change
Select settings
OnNoYe s
TV
Quick start
No (stay on)
Menu
Selects either the TV’s speakers or external
home theater as default audio output.
VIERA Link settingsVIERA LinkPower on link
Power off link
Default speakers
Energy saving mode
Unselected device energy save
select
Set
OnNoYe s
Theater
Quick start
No (stay on)
Menu
Selects either the TV’s speakers or external
home theater as default audio output.
VIERA Link settingsVIERA LinkPower on link
Power off link
Default speakers
Energy saving mode
Unselected device energy save
change
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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 s\
elected. 
When “Yes” is selected (p. 25) 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.
Caution:  The TV remains on even if the VIERA Link compatible equipment is turned off.
 Condition
  Power off link: Yes; Energy saving mode: Quick Start
  The equipment has “HDAVI Control 4 or later (with Quick Start mode)” connected with an HD\
MI 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
   Unselected device energy save: Yes 
The equipment has “HDAVI Control 2 or later” (for available equipment only) connected wit\
h an HDMI cable.
[ Examples of timing for operation ] 
• When the input is switched from the 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 sp\
eakers setting 
from “TV” to “Theater”. Sound will be output from the Home t\
heater whenever the TV is powered on.
If the “ONE TOUCH PLAY” key is pressed on the remote control for a 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 an equipment (Recorder/\
Home 
theater/Player) that has “HDAVI Control 3 or later” function connected to a TV with an HDMI cable. Transmittable data Recorder 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 the 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 manuals for the equipment.
[For Recorder]
 You cannot operate other functions while transmitting the TV’s information above except the 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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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 output
Back to TV select
Select
Home theater
TV
VIERA Link control
Speaker output
Back to TVchange
Set
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