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

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Advanced
 VIERA Link
TM “HDAVI Control
TM”
You can select the Home theater or TV speakers for audio 
output.
Control the theater speakers with the TV remote control.
This function is available only when a Panasonic Amplifier 
or Player theater is connected. Home theater: Adjustment for the 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
TVBack to TV VIERA Link control
Speaker output
 select
 change
In the VIERA Link menu, you can select an HDMI connected equipment and access it qui\
ckly. Continue using your TV 
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/
Digital camera)
•  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/
Digital camera.
Note
•  There is a limit to the number of HDMI connectors.
Recorder
TV
VIERA Link control
Speaker output
Back to TV select
 change
You can select available items only.   Operate the equipment with the TV  remote control, pointing it at the TV
•  To operate the equipment, read the manual of the  equipment.
 Available TV remote control buttons Whether an operation is available differs depending on the connected equipment. 
Move the cursor/SelectPlay
Set/AccessStop
Return to previous menuReverse/ForwardSUBMENUDisplay 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
Returns the input selection of the device selected with the VIERA Link Control to the TV input.
Select “Back to TV”
Recorder
TV
VIERA Link control
Speaker output
Back to TV select
 OK
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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 the menu
Select “Lock”
Menu
Blocks access, with password protection,
to channels, programs or inputs.
Password
Enter password.
-   -   -   -
 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.
MenuPasswordEnter password.
*   *   *   -
 If it is your first time entering the password, enter the 
password twice in order to register it.
Select the Lock mode
MenuOff
Off Off
Off
LockMode
Channel
Game
Change passwordProgram
 set
 select
Off: Unlocks all the lock settings of “Channel”, “Game” and “P\
rogram”.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 
MenuCustom
Off Off
Off
LockMode
Channel
Game
Change passwordProgramselect
 “Channel”, ”Game” and “Program” are not accessible unl\
ess 
“Custom” is selected in “Mode”.
Setset
Channel lock
Game lock
Program
lock
Change 
password
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Advanced
 Lock
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.
 To select the channel or the rating of the program to lock
Select up to 7 (1-7) channels to block. These channels will be blocked regardless of the program rating. 
 Select “Mode” and set to “Custom”
 Select a channel to lockMenu
Selects the lock mode.
Custom-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Channel lockMode
Channel 1
Channel 2
Channel 3
Channel 4
Channel 5
Channel 6
Channel 7 select
 set
 To lock/unlock all channels:
  Select “Mode” and set to “All” or “Off”.
  All:  Locks all channels
  Off:  Unlocks all channels
Locks Channel 3, Channel 4, and external inputs.
Select “Game” in 5 and set to “On”
 select
 set On:  Locks
Off:  Unlocks
 To set a rating level“V-chip” technology enables restricted shows to lock 
according to TV ratings. Select the rating to lockselect
 Select “Mode” and set to “On”Menu
Enables or disables the programs’ locks.
On
Off
Off
Off
OffProgram lockMode
MPAA
U.S.TV
C.E.L.R.
C.F.L.R.
 set
 select Example of “MPAA” (U.S. movie ratings)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. 40)
 Select the rating category you wish to followMenu
Customizes programs lock based on U.S.
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
 To change the password
  In , select “Change password” and press OK
 
 Input the new 4-digit password twice
MenuOff
Off Off
Off
LockMode
Channel
Game
Change password Program
MenuChange password
Enter new password.
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Auto 
program
Set
automatically
Manual 
program
Set
manually
Signal meter
Check signal 
strength
Editing and Setting Channels
The current channel settings can be changed according to your needs and \
reception 
conditions.
 Press to exit from 
a menu screen
Display the menu
Select “Setup”
Menu
Adjusts Surf mode, Language, Clock,
Channels, Inputs, and other settings.
Setup 1/2
Clock
ANT/Cable setup
Input labels Language
All
Channel surf mode next
 select
Select “ANT/Cable setup”
Menu
Scans for Antenna or Cable channels.
Specify when using Cable or Satellite box.
Setup
1/2
Clock
ANT/Cable setup
Input labels Language
All
Channel surf mode next
 select
Select the function
Menu
Automatically searches and saves available
channels to memory.
CableANT/Cable setupANT in
Auto program
Manual program
Signal meter next
 select
Set
 To reset the settings of the Setup menu   Select “Reset to defaults” in the Setup menu () and 
press OK
 
 Input your 4-digit password with the number buttons
  Select “YES” on the confirmation screen and press OK
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Advanced
 Editing and Setting Channels
Automatically searches and adds available channels to the memory.
 Select “ANT in”    Select “Cable” or “Antenna” 
or select “Not used” (p. 13). 
 Select “Auto program”
MenuCableANT/Cable setupANT in
Auto program
Manual program
Signal meter next
 select
 Select a scanning mode (p. 13)MenuAuto 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. 25)
  Edit Caption
---
80-101
Edit CH caption
Caption Channel
RETURN
Delete
ABC  → abcRGBYSelectOK@
D A change
 set
or
  Caption  Select or edit the station identifier. 
(maximum 7 characters available)  Favorite
Set favorite 1/326-112
 select
 set
  Set favorite    Select the number
 Add
Press OK to select “Yes (add)” or “No (skip)”  
 Move the cursor to a 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
 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 edit
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 the previous 
page
 select the item 
to edit (Caption/
Favorite/Add)
 next
• Caption:
  Changes the station identifier
• Favorite:
  Registers channels to the  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 interference is found or freezing occurs on\
 a digital image.Menu
Selects which channel to be tested for signal
strength.
--Signal  meterChannel
Signal  strength
Current 86%
Peak level 98%
 change 
channel
 OK
or
Signal intensity 
 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.
 If “Lock” (p. 32) is activated and “ANT/Cable setup” is se\
lected, “Enter password.” will be displayed.
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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 the Closed Caption (CC) info\
rmation. (p. 41)
 Select the item and setMenu
Selects style and language for displaying
digital Closed Caption.
PrimaryCC1On
Closed caption
Digital Mode
Analog
Digital setting Reset to defaults
 select
 set
Mode
On:  To display Closed captions.CC on mute:  
To display Closed captions 
when the audio is muted. 
(when not using, select “Off”).
Analog (Choose the Closed caption service 
of Analog  broadcasting.)
CC1-4:  Information related to pictures  (Appears at the bottom of the screen)
T1-4: Textual information (Appears over the 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 setMenu
Selects the text size.
Small
Default
None
SolidBlackSolidBlack
Black
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.)
ForegroundColor of text
Fore. opacityOpacity of text
BackgroundColor of text box
Back. opacityOpacity of text box
Outline Outline color of text (Identify the 
setting options on the screen.)
 To reset the settings
 
 Select “Reset to defaults”. Confirmation screen is displayed.
 
 Select “Yes” and press OK.
 Press to exit from 
a menu screen
Display the menu
Select “Closed caption”
Menu
Display broadcast TV’s Closed Caption (CC)
text when available.
Primary CC1On
Closed caption
Digital Mode
Analog
Digital setting Reset to defaults
 next
 select
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Advanced
 Input Labels
 Closed Caption
Input Labels
Input labels
Display
labels of
Connected 
devices
Devices connected to external input terminals can be labeled for easier \
identification during the 
input selection. (In selecting the input mode from p. 20 )
 Select the terminal and label of the external equipmentMenu
Select or enter the name of the device
connected to the HDMI 1 terminal.
Input labels
Component
Video 1
Video 2
PC HDMI 2
HDMI 3 HDMI 1
 select
 setor
SelectOK
RETURNABC Delete
abc
Select if a computer is connected to the
TV’s PC input.
RGBY
[email protected] - ,LAST
HDMI 3
PC@ A 
D
Follow the instructions on screen to 
complete the following operations.
Video 1
VCR
Label Terminal
[example] Terminals:   HDMI 1-3/Component/Video 1-2/PC Label:   [BLANK] Not used/Blu-ray/DVD/DVD REC/HOME  THTR/GAME/COMPUTER/VCR/CABLE/SATELLITE/
DVR/CAMERA/MONITOR/AUX/RECEIVER/MEDIA 
CTR/MEDIA EXT/OTHER
  For the PC terminal, only “Not used” is available.
 If “Not used” is selected, the INPUT button press will skip its 
input.
 Each selected label will be displayed on the “Input select” 
screen. (p. 20)
 Press to exit from 
a menu screen
Display the menu
Select “Setup”
Menu
Adjusts Surf mode, Language, Clock,
Channels, Inputs, and other settings.
Setup 1/2
Clock
ANT/Cable setup
Input labels Language
All
Channel surf mode
 next
 select
Select “Input labels”
Menu
Customize TV inputs with the names of your
connected devices. For easier input
selections.
Setup
1/2
Clock
ANT/Cable setup
Input labels Language
All
Channel surf mode
 next
 select
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Using Timer
The TV can automatically turn On/Off at the designated date and time. The Clock must be set before On time/Off time settings. (p. 14) The “Sleep” timer and “On / Off timer” will not work if the “Auto power on” (p. 25) is set.\
 Press to exit from a menu screen
 Press to return to 
the previous screen
Note
 The TV automatically 
turns Off after 90 
minutes when turned 
On by the Timer. 
This operation will be 
cancelled if the Off 
time is selected or if a 
key is pressed.
Display the menu
Select “Timer”Menu
Set the TV to turn on or off automatically at
the designated date and time.
TimerSleep
Timer 1
Timer 2
Timer 3
Timer 4
Timer 5 next
 select
Select the timer to set
Menu
Turns the TV off after selected time.
TimerSleep
Timer 1
Timer 2
Timer 3
Timer 4
Timer 5 select
 next
Turns Off automatically
Sleep
Turns On/Off automatically
(5 timers can be set.)
Timer 1
Timer 5
~
Set the Timer
 To set “Sleep” (Off Timer)  Set to shut the unit off after a pre-selected amount of time.Menu0SleepSleep (minutes)
set
 0/15/30/60/90 (minutes)
 To set “Timer 1-5” (On/Off Timer)  Select the item and setMenu
Sets the time when the TV turns on. The TV
will turn off after 90 minutes or as specified.
OffTV--4/18[SUN]--:----:--
Timer 1Timer set
Inputs
Channel
Day
On time
Off time select
 set
orSets the time when the TV turns on. The TV
will turn off after 90 minutes or as specified.
4/18[SUN]
--:--
DayOn time
Off time12
0LASTAM/PM
Clear9OK
RETURN
Select
SUN/MON/TUE/WED/THU/FRI/SAT
(displays the nearest future date) 
MON-FRI/SAT-SUN/DAILY/Every SUN/Every MON/
Every TUE/Every WED/Every THU/Every FRI/ Every SAT
Select the channel
Channel
Select the day
Day
The time to turn On
On time
The time to turn Off
Off time
Select the inputs
Inputs Timer setting (Off/On)
Timer set
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Advanced
 Recommended AV  Connections
 Using Timer
Recommended AV Connections
These diagrams show our recommendations on how to connect the TV unit to your various equipment.
For other connections, consult the instructions for each piece of equipm\
ent and its specifications. 
For additional assistance, please visit our website at:   www.panasonic.comwww.panasonic.ca
* Please see p. 24 for the setup when using an external analog audio cable\
 with an HDMI to DVI cable.
AC 110-127 V 60 Hz
AC Cord
(Connect after all the 
other connections are 
complete.)
Back of the TV
Cable BoxCable TV
or
■ To watch DVDs
 DVD Player/ Blu-ray Disc player/
Set Top Box
Optical 
digital 
audio cable
■ DVD Recorder/ 
VCR
■ To listen to the TV 
through speakers
Amplifier
OPTICAL 
IN or
or
or
Connect with or  
  HDMI-DVI 
Conversion 
cable + 
Audio cable*
 HDMI cable
■ PC
Audio 
cable
Audio 
cable 
■ To watch 
camcorder images
 Camcorder  VCR 
DVD Player
 (For HDMI  connection,
HDMI compatible 
equipment only. 
For connection 
using an HDMI-DVI 
Conversion cable, 
see HDMI 1 or HDMI 
2 connection on this 
page.)
Conversion  adapter 
(if necessary)
RGB PC  cable or
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Ratings List for Lock
“V-chip” technology enables you to lock channels or shows according to \
standard ratings set by the 
entertainment industry. (p. 33)
 U.S. MOVIE RATINGS (MPAA)
NRNO RATING (NOT RATED) AND NA (NOT APPLICABLE) PROGRAMS. Movie which has not been rated or 
where rating does not apply.
G GENERAL AUDIENCES. All  ages  admitted.
PG PARENTAL GUIDANCE SUGGESTED. Some material may not be suitable for children.
PG-13 PARENTS STRONGLY CAUTIONED. Some material may be 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.
 U.S. TV PROGRAMS RATINGS (U. S. TV)
Age-basedGroupAge-basedRatingsPossible Content Selections Description
NR
(Not Rated) TV-NR
• Viewable
• Blocked
Not Rated.
Youth TV-Y
• Viewable
• Blocked
All children. The themes and elements in this program are specifically
designed for a very young audience, including children from ages 2-6.
TV-Y7
• FV Blocked
• Viewable
• Blocked Directed to older children. Themes and elements in this program may
include mild physical or comedic violence, or may frighten children 
under the age of 7.
Guidance TV-G
• Viewable
• Blocked
General audience. It contains little or no violence, no strong language,\
and little or no sexual dialogue or situations.
TV-PG
• D,L,S,V (all selected)
• Any combination of 
D, L, S, V Parental guidance suggested. The program may contain infrequent
coarse language, limited violence, some suggestive sexual dialogue 
and situations.
TV-14
• D,L,S,V (all selected)
• Any combination of 
D, L, S, V Parents strongly cautioned. This program may contain sophisticated
themes, sexual content, strong language and more intense violence.
TV-MA
• L,S,V (all selected)
• Any combination of 
L, S, V Mature audiences only. This program may contain mature themes,
profane language, graphic violence, and explicit sexual content.
FV:  Fantasy/Cartoon Violence. V:  Violence S:  Sex L:  Offensive Language D:  Dialogue with sexual content.
 CANADIAN ENGLISH RATINGS (C. E. L. R.)
E Exempt - Exempt programming includes:  news, sports, documentaries and o\
ther information programming,
talk shows, music videos, and variety programming.
C Programming intended for children under age 8. No offensive language, nudity or sexual content.
C8+
Programming generally considered acceptable for children 8 years and ove\
r. No profanity, nudity or sexual content.G General programming, suitable for all audiences.
PG Parental Guidance suggested. Some material may not be suitable for child\
ren.
14+ Programming contains themes or content which may not be suitable for vie\
wers under the age of 14. Parents 
are strongly cautioned to exercise discretion in permitting viewing by p\
re-teens and early teens.
18+ 18+ years old. Programming restricted to adults. Contains constant viole\
nce or scenes of extreme violence.
 CANADIAN FRENCH RATINGS (C. F. L. R.)E Exempt - Exempt programming.
G General - Programming intended for audience of all ages. Contains no vio\
lence, or the violence content is 
minimal or is depicted appropriately.
8 ans+ 8+ General - Not recommended for young children. Programming intended fo\
r a broad audience but contains 
light or occasional violence. Adult supervision recommended.
13 ans+ Programming may not be suitable for children under the age of 13 - Conta\
ins either a few violent scenes or 
one or more sufficiently violent scenes to affect them. Adult supervision strongly suggested.
16 ans+ Programming may not be suitable for children under the age of 16 - Conta\
ins frequent scenes of violence or 
intense violence.
18 ans+ Programming restricted to adults. Contains constant violence or scenes o\
f extreme violence.
Caution
 The V-Chip system that is used in this set is capable of blocking “NR” \
programs (non rated, not applicable and none) as 
per FCC Rules Section15.120(e)(2). If the option of blocking “NR”\
 programs is chosen “unexpected and possibly confusing 
results may occur, and you may not receive emergency bulletins or any of the following ty\
pes of programming:”
  • Emergency Bulletins (Such as EAS messages, weather warnings and ot\
hers)
  • Locally originated programming • News • Political • Public\
 Service Announcements • Religious • Sports • Weather
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