Panasonic Tx L42e30 Operating Instructions

Link Functions (Q-Link / VIERA Link)
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Link Functions (Q-Link / VIERA Link)
Q-Link connects the TV and DVD Recorder / VCR, and enables easy recording, playback, etc.  (p. 83)
VIERA Link (HDAVI Control™) connects the TV and the equipment with VIERA Link function, and enables easy control, 
convenient recording, playback, energy saving, creation of a home theatre, etc., without complicated setting. 
 (p. 84 - 88)
You can use Q-Link and VIERA Link functions together.
• This TV supports “HDAVI Control 5”...

Link Functions (Q-Link / VIERA Link)
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VIERA Link (HDMI and Audio out connections)
Connected equipment
FeaturesPlayer theatre with 
VIERA Link functionBlu-ray Disc theatre with 
VIERA Link functionAmplifier with VIERA Link 
function
Analogue channel download – – –
Easy playback
∗5∗5–
Power on link–
Power off link
Reduce unnecessary power consumption 
in standby–∗3–
Auto standby for unnecessary equipment
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Pause Live TV programme – – –
Direct TV Recording – – –
Control the menu of the...

Link Functions (Q-Link / VIERA Link)
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Q-Link
Preparations
• Connect the DVD Recorder / VCR with the following logos:
“Q-Link”, “NEXTVIEWLINK”, “DATA LOGIC (a trademark of Metz Corporation)”, “Easy Link (a trademark of Philips Corporation)”, 
“Megalogic (a trademark of Grundig Corporation)” or “SMARTLINK (a trademark of Sony Corporation)” 
• Q-Link connection  (p. 81)• Use fully wired SCART cable.• Set up the DVD Recorder / VCR. Read the manual of the recorder.• Q-Link terminal setup in the Setup Menu...

Link Functions (Q-Link / VIERA Link)
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VIERA Link “ Control™”∗
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Enjoy additional HDMI Inter-Operability with Panasonic products which have “HDAVI Control” function.
This TV supports “HDAVI Control 5” function.
Connections to the equipment (DIGA Recorder, HD Video Camera, Player theatre, Amplifier, etc.) with HDMI and SCART cables 
allow you to interface them automatically (p. 81, 82).
These features are limited to models incorporating “HDAVI Control” and “VIERA Link”.
• Some functions are not available...

Link Functions (Q-Link / VIERA Link)
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Reduce unnecessary power consumption in standby [Standby Power Save]
Set Standby Power Save [On] in the Setup Menu to use this function  [Standby Power Save] (p. 34)
The power consumption in Standby mode of the connected equipment is controlled in synchronization with the TV On / Off 
state.
When the TV is set to Standby mode, the connected equipment is automatically set to Standby and the power consumption in 
Standby mode of the connected equipment is...

Link Functions (Q-Link / VIERA Link)
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Pause Live TV programme [Pause Live TV]
You can pause the live TV programme and resume the programme later.
The live TV programme will be recorded on HDD of the connected DIGA Recorder.
• This function is available with a DIGA Recorder which has HDD.• If you connect a variety of recorders including other manufacturers’ recorders at the same time, please connect the DIGA 
Recorder which has HDD to the TV’s lower HDMI terminal number. For example, if you use HDMI1...

Link Functions (Q-Link / VIERA Link)
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3Select the equipment you want to accessThe type of the connected equipment is displayed.
Select the type of the equipment and access.
VIERA Link MenuPause Live TV
Direct TV Rec
VIERA Link ControlSpeaker SelectionStart
Home Cinema Recorder Start
  store  
 select
[Recorder] / [Player] / [Home Cinema] / [Video Camera] / [LUMIX] / [Digital Camera] / [Other] 
• You can also access directly by using VIERA TOOLS  “How to Use VIERA TOOLS” (p. 29)• The displayed item may...

Link Functions (Q-Link / VIERA Link)
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Speaker control [Speaker Selection]
You can control the home theatre speakers with this TV remote control (point the remote control at the TV’s signal receiver).• If you cannot operate, check the settings and the equipment “Summary of Q-Link and VIERA Link features” (p. 81, 82), “Preparations” (p. 84)
TV
1Display [VIERA Link Menu]
2Select [Speaker Selection]
VIERA Link MenuPause Live TV
Direct TV Rec
VIERA Link Control
Speaker Selection
Start
Home Cinema Recorder...

External Equipment
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External Equipment
These diagrams show our recommendations for connection of your TV to various pieces of equipment.For other connections, consult the instructions for each piece of equipment, the table below, and the specifications (p. 106, 107).
Rear of the TV
To record / playback
Fully wired SCART cableDVD Recorder / VCRor Terrestrial aerial
RF cable
To watch satellite broadcasts
HD Satellite receiver Fully wired HDMI 
compliant cable
To watch DVDs
DVD Player (Listening)...

External Equipment
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Rear of the TV
Network (wired)
LAN cable (Shielded)Modem
Hub or Router
Internet
USB devices
USB cable
USB HDD Wireless LAN Adaptor
PC
(Listening) (Viewing)
Computer Conversion adaptor
(if necessary)
To listen with speakers
Optical digital audio cable
Amplifier with 
speaker system
RCA cableor
To enjoy the sound from the external equipment in 
multi-channel sound (e.g. Dolby Digital 5.1ch), connect the 
equipment to the amplifier.
For the connections, read the manuals of the...