Panasonic Tx L42e30 Operating Instructions

Basic Connection
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Example 3
Connecting DVD Recorder / VCR and Satellite receiver
TV, DVD Recorder / VCR and Satellite
RF OUT
RF IN RF OUT
RF IN 
Rear of the TV
Aerial input terminalTerrestrial aerial
Mains lead
HDMI AV 2 AV 1 HDMIRecorder/AV AC 220-240 V
50 / 60 Hz
Fully wired HDMI 
compliant cableFully wired 
SCART cable
Fully wired 
SCART cable
Satellite receiverDVD Recorder or 
VCR
RF cable
RF cableRF cable
Fully wired HDMI 
compliant cable
  ■Connecting to the network environment (Network...

Auto Setup
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Auto Setup
Search and store TV channels automatically.• These steps are not necessary if the setup has been completed by your local dealer.
• Please complete connections (p. 10, 11) and settings (if necessary) of the connected equipment before starting Auto Setup. 
For details of settings for the connected equipment, read the appropriate manual.
TV
1Plug the TV into mains socket and switch On
• Takes a few seconds to be displayed.• If the red LED shows on the TV, press the Standby On / Off...

Auto Setup
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3  ■[Wired]
1. Select [Auto]Check network cable connection.
Check acquired IP address.
Check for devices using same IP address.
Check gateway connection.
Check server connection.Connection Test : succeeded 
The test is successful 
and the TV is connected 
to the network.
 : failed
Check the settings and 
connections, and then 
select [Retry].
Acquire IP AddressAutoManual
 access
 selectAutomatically setup is done and the test of the network 
connection starts.
• To set manually, select...

Auto Setup
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35. After the access point setting is finished, perform the connection test
Check access point connection.
Check acquired IP address.
Check for devices using same IP address.
Check gateway connection.
Check server connection.Connection Test : succeeded 
The test is successful and the TV is connected to the 
network.
 : failed
Check the settings and connections, and then select 
[Retry].
• To set manually, select [Manual] and set each item. For 
details  (p. 73)
6. Go to the next step 
4...

Auto Setup
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43 Enter your name, house number and postcode
Set characters Return to select other items
1.!:#2abc3def4ghi5jkl6mno7pqrs8tuv9wxyz0
ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ0123456789!:#abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz()+-.*_
User inputNAME select
 set
BACK/
RETURN
• Select the next item and repeat the 
operations.
• You can set characters by using numeric buttons.  “Characters table for numeric buttons” (p. 96)
4 Exit to go to next stepEXIT
5Select [Home]Select [Home] viewing environment (highlight [Home] in...

Using “VIERA  Connect”
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Using “VIERA  Connect”
VIERA Connect is a gateway to the internet services unique to Panasonic and has expanded VIERA CAST features greatly.
VIERA Connect allows you to access some specific websites supported by Panasonic, and enjoy internet contents such as 
photos, videos, games, etc. from VIERA Connect home screen.
• This TV has no full browser function and all features of websites may not be available.
1Turn power on
• Press for about 1 second• Mains power On / Off switch...

Watching TV
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Watching TV
Volume
1Turn power on
• Press for about 1 second• Mains power On / Off switch should be On. (p. 9)
  ■VIERA Connect introduction banner appears
You can access to VIERA Connect and enjoy the various contents. 
 (p. 16)
• To remove this banner, leave for about 5 seconds or press any 
buttons (except the buttons to access VIERA Connect).
• To set this banner display off  [VIERA Connect Banner] (p. 35)
2Select DVB or Analogue
TV• Also possible to select the mode pressing the TV...

Watching TV
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Other useful functions
Display Information banner
Display Information banner
• Also appears when changing a channel
1ZDF
Coronation StreetHDTV20:00 - 20:55
MuteSTTL AD TEXT Multi Audio20:35
45 Now All DVB ChannelsSelect favourites Info
Bad signal
Example : DVB123 6 745
1
Channel position and name
2Channel type ([Radio], [Data], [HDTV ], etc.) / 
Encrypted channel () / 
TV mode (, )
3Programme
4Current time
5Programme Start / Finish time (DVB)
Channel number, etc. (Analogue)
6Progress time...

Watching TV
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Hold
Freeze / unfreeze picture
HOLD
Display the selectable settings for the current status
Check or change the current status instantly
OPTION• To change
 access
 select select / change
 store
[Audio Description]  (DVB mode)
Set to [Auto] if the programme has 
Audio Description service, then you 
will hear an additional audio track to 
describe events on screen
• To adjust the volume for Audio 
Description 
 [Audio Description Menu] (p. 33)
[Multi Audio]
(DVB mode)
Allows you to select...

Watching TV
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Aspect
Change the aspect ratio (image size)
ASPECTEnjoy viewing the image at its optimum size and aspect.
Programmes usually contain an “Aspect Control Signal” ( Widescreen signal, etc.), and the TV will choose the aspect 
ratio automatically according to the “Aspect Control Signal” (p. 92).
  ■If you would like to change the aspect ratio manually
1 Display Aspect Selection list2  While the list is displayed, 
select the mode 
ASPECTAspect SelectionAuto16:9
14:9
4:3
Zoom1
Zoom2
Zoom3...