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 connections)
To enable the network service functions (VIERA Connect, etc.), you need to connect the TV to a broadband network 
environment.
• If you do not have any broadband network services, please consult your retailer for assistance.• Connect with LAN cable (Wired connection) or Wireless LAN Adaptor (Wireless connection).• Setup of the network connection will start after the tuning (when first using the TV )  (p. 12 - 14)
Internet
environment
Internet
environment
Wired connection
Wireless connection
Access point LAN cable (Shielded)
• Use the Shielded Twist Pair (STP) LAN cable.
Wireless LAN Adaptor and Extension cable 
 “Optional accessories” (p. 6)• Connect to the USB 1, 2 or 3 port. Rear of the TV
Note
• For more information of the network connections  (p. 71)
Quick Start Guide
 
						

							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 switch on 
the remote control for at least 1 second to turn the TV On.
2Select your country
Country SelectionUnited KingdomIreland set
 select
Example : 
CH 21 68
CH 21 68
62
62
6210
10 CBBC Channel
BBC Radio Wales
E410
62 10Cartoon Nwk
29 -
33 -BBC1
Searching CH Channel Name Type
Free TV
Free TV
Free TV
Free TV
Analogue
AnalogueQuality
Free TV: 8 Pay TV: 0 Radio: 0 Data: 0 Analogue: 2
Auto Setup - DVB and AnalogueDVB Scan
Analogue Scan
This will take about 6 minutes.Auto Setup will start to search for TV 
channels and store them in the numbered 
order as specified by the broadcasters.
• Actual number of channels may differ due 
to channel duplication.
Example : 
CH 5 69
62
62
6210
10 CBBC Channel
BBC Radio Wales
E410
62 10Cartoon Nwk
29 -
33 -BBC1CH 1 99 41H: 21
Searching CH
Channel Name Type
Free TV
Free TV
Free TV
Free TV
Analogue
AnalogueQuality
Free TV: 8 Pay TV: 0 Radio: 0 Analogue: 2
Auto Setup - DVB and AnalogueDVB Scan
Analogue Scan
This will take about 6 minutes.
0%100% Sending Preset Data
Please wait!
Remote control unavailable
If Q-Link or similar technology (p. 83) 
compatible recorder with analogue tuner 
is connected, analogue channel setting is 
automatically downloaded to the recorder. 
(Digital channel setting is not downloaded.)
• If downloading has failed, you can 
download later through the Setup Menu.
 “Q-Link Download” (p. 34)
3Setup the network connectionSetup the network connection to enable the network service functions such as VIERA 
Connect, etc. (p. 16, 70).
• To setup the wireless connection, the Wireless LAN Adaptor (optional accessory) is 
required. 
Please note that this TV does not support wireless public access points.
• Ensure the network connections (p. 11) and network environment are completed 
before starting setup.
Select the network type
Network Setup
Select Wired or Wireless
WiredWireless Set later
[Wired]  “Wired connection” (p. 11)
[Wireless]  “Wireless connection” (p. 11)
 access
 select• To setup later on or 
skip this step 
  Select [Set later] 
or EXIT
Quick Start Guide
 
						

							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 [Manual] and set each item. For 
details  (p. 73) 2. Go to the next step 
4
 (Press twice)
  ■[Wireless]
Select the connection type
Connection TypePlease select network connection type.
Search for access point
WPS(Push button) access 
 select
[Search for access point]
Access points found automatically are listed.
1. Select your desired access point
1
2
3Access Point A SSID
Access Point B
Access Point C11n(2.4GHz)
11n(5GHz)
11n(5GHz)Available Access PointsNo. Wireless type Encrypt Reception
 access 
 select
 : Encrypted access point
• To search access points again
 (yellow)
• For the information of the 
highlighted access point• To set manually (p. 76)
 (red)
2. Access the encryption key input mode
Encryption Key SettingConnection will be made with the following settings:-
SSID : Access Point A
Authentication type : WPA-PSK
Encryption type : TKIP
Please input the encryption key.
Encryption key
• If the selected access point is not encrypted, the confirmation screen 
will be displayed. It is recommended to select the encrypted access 
point.
3. Enter the encryption key of the access point
ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ0123456789!:#abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz()+-.*_
Access Point SettingsEncryption keySet charactersStoreBACK/
RETURN select
 set
• You can set characters by using numeric buttons.  “Characters table for numeric buttons” (p. 96)
4. Select [Yes]
No
Access Point SettingsEncryption key is set to:-
XXXXXXXX
Select 'Yes' to confirm.
Select 'No' to change.
Ye s
 set
 select
• To re-enter the encryption key, select [No].• If the connection has failed, check the encryption key, settings 
and positions of your access point. And then, follow the on screen 
instructions.
Quick Start Guide
 
						

							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
 (Press twice)
[WPS(Push button)]
1. Press the WPS button on the access point until the light flashes
2. Connect the Wireless LAN Adaptor and the access point
1) Please press the ‘WPS’ button on the access 
point until its light flashes.
2) When the light is flashing select ‘Connect’ on 
TV.
If you are unsure, please check the instruction 
manual of the access point. WPS(Push button)
Connect
• Ensure that your access point supports WPS for this setup.• WPS : Wi-Fi Protected Setup™• If the connection has failed, check the settings and positions of your 
access point. And then, follow the on screen instructions.
3. 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
4. Go to the next step 
4Check the settings and connections, and then select 
[Retry].
• To set manually, select [Manual] and set each item. For 
details  (p. 73) (Press twice)
4Input Owner ID
*  *  *  *Please enter new PINPIN
Owner IDPlease enter your own choice of PIN number, name, etc. to help the police 
to crack crime.
• Make a note of the PIN number in case you forget it. The PIN number cannot be reset.• You can input or change the Owner ID later.  [Owner ID] (p. 50)
• To skip this stepEXIT
• This step will be skipped in the Auto Setup after [Shipping Condition] (p. 49) is performed.
  ■How to input Owner ID
1 Enter the PIN number (4 digits)
*  *  *  *Please enter new PINPIN
Owner IDabcdefjklghimnotuvpqrswxyz
• Enter the PIN number twice at first setting.
2 Select the item (NAME / HOUSE NO / POSTCODE)
*  *  *  *PINNAMEHOUSE NO
POSTCODE
Owner ID-Data Entry
 access 
 select
Quick Start Guide
 
						

							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 yellow) to use in your home environment.
Please select your viewing environment.HomeShop set
 select
  ■[Shop] viewing environment (for shop display only)[Shop] viewing environment is the demonstration mode to explain main features of this TV.
Select [Home] viewing environment to use in your home environment.
• You can return to viewing environment selection screen at the stage of Shop confirmation screen and Automatic 
Demo Off / On selection screen.
1  Return to viewing environment selection 
screen2  Select [Home]
Please select your viewing environment.HomeShop set
 selectShop
You have selected shop modeBACK/
RETURN
Automatic Demo
OffOn
To change viewing environment later on, you will need to initialise all settings by accessing Shipping Condition.  [Shipping Condition] (p. 49)
Auto Setup is now complete and your TV is ready for viewing.
If tuning has failed, check the connection of the RF cable, and then, follow the on screen instructions.
• To check channel list at-a-glance  “Using TV Guide” (p. 21)• To edit or hide (skip) channels  “Tuning and Editing Channels” (p. 41 - 44)
• To retune all channels  [Auto Setup] (p. 40)• To initialise all settings  [Shipping Condition] (p. 49)
If you connect the Wireless LAN Adaptor later on, the confirmation screen will be 
displayed for the setup.
Wireless LAN adaptor connected, do you want to 
set it up?
No - Exit
Current network type : Wireless
NoWireless LAN adaptor connection
Ye s
• To setup the wireless connection  (p. 74 - 76)
Quick Start Guide
 
						

							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 should be On. (p. 9)
Every time you turn on the TV, VIERA Connect introduction 
banner appears. The banner is subject to change.Enjoy selected internet content with VIERA Connect. 
Simply press the OK / INTERNET button
2Access VIERA ConnectWhile the banner is displayed• The button design varies 
depending on the remote 
control.
orINTERNET  
Example :Welcome to VIERA Connect™VIERA Connect™ home screen is subject to change without notice.
The services through VIERA Connect™ are operated by their respective service providers, and service may
be discontinued either temporarily or permanently without notice. Therefore, Panasonic will make no
warranty for the content or the continuity of the services.
All features of websites or content of the service may not be available.
Some content may be inappropriate for some viewers. 
Some content may only be available for specific countries and may be presented 
in specific languages.ENTER Don’t show this message again
• Depending on the usage conditions, it may take a 
while to read all the data.
• Messages might be displayed before VIERA Connect 
home screen.
Please read these instructions carefully and follow the 
on screen instructions.
Example : VIERA Connect home screen
MORE
BACK
• To go to the next level  [MORE]• To back to the previous level  [BACK]
  ■To exit from 
VIERA Connect
EXIT
• To set the VIERA 
Connect instruction 
banner display off 
  [VIERA  Connect 
Banner] (p. 35)
  ■How to operate VIERA Connect (current as of January, 2011)
• To move the cursor / select the item
• When the key words are displayed on colour bar
 (red)  (green)  (yellow)  (blue)
• To access
• When options with 
numbers are displayed 
abcdefjklghimnotuvpqrswxyz
• To return to the previous screenBACK/
RETURN
• To return to VIERA Connect home 
screen
INTERNET  
• Video communication (ex. Skype™) requires an exclusive Communication Camera TY-CC10W.  “Optional accessories” (p. 6)
For details, read the manual of the Communication Camera.
• You can connect a keyboard and a gamepad via USB port for character input and playing games in VIERA Connect. 
You can also operate the TV with a keyboard or a gamepad other than VIERA Connect features. For more information 
 “USB connection” (p. 97)
Note
• If you cannot access VIERA Connect, check the network connections (p. 11) and settings (p. 12 - 14).
• For more information of VIERA Connect  (p. 80)
 
						

							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 
button on the side panel of the TV. (p. 9)
1BBC ONE WALESCoronation Street
20:00 - 20:5520:35 Now InfoAll DVB ChannelsSelect favouritesInformation banner  (p. 18)
3Select a channel
up
downorabcdefjklghimnotuvpqrswxyz
DVB channel position numbers run from 1 
onwards.
Analogue channel position numbers run in the 
ranges 0 - 99.
• To select a two or three-digit channel position 
number, e.g. 399
def  wxyz  wxyz
  ■Select a channel using Information banner (p. 18)It is possible to confirm the channel name and programme information by using the Information banner before changing 
channels.
1 Display Information banner if it is not displayed2 While the banner is displayed, select the channel
 watch
 select  channel
  ■Select a channel using TV Guide (p. 21)It is possible to confirm the channel and programme information by using the TV Guide (EPG) before changing channels.
1 Display TV Guide2  Select a current 
programme or channel3 Select [View] (DVB mode)
GUIDE select
 access
Eastender
19:30- 20:00
ViewTimer Programming watch
 select
Note
• To watch pay-TV  “Using Common Interface” (p. 51)
 
						

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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 indicator of the selected programme (DVB)
7[All DVB Channels] or [Favourites1-4] (p. 42) (DVB)• To switch
 (blue)
Features available / Message meanings
[Mute]
Sound mute On
[Bad signal]
Poor TV signal quality
[Also in 
]  Same programme available as HD broadcast
• To display the extra information for details 
[AD]  Audio Description service available• This function can aid visually-
impaired viewers by adding an 
additional audio track to describe 
events 
on screen.• For settings  (p. 33)
[STLL]
Subtitle service available[TEXT]
Teletext service available
[Multi Audio]
Multiple audio available
[Stereo], [Mono], [NICAM]
Audio mode
1 - 90
Off Timer remaining time
• For settings  (p. 19)
• To confirm another tuned channel name• To watch the channel listed in the banner• Information on the next programme (DVB)
• To hide• Extra information (DVB)• To set display timeoutEXIT  (Press again to hide the banner)  [Banner Display Timeout] (p. 35)
• [AD], [STTL], [TEXT ], [Multi Audio] indications are displayed as available on particular programmes, but may not be available for all 
individual programmes being broadcast. Display the extra information to confirm availability of these functions.
Example :
1BBC ONE WALESCoronation Street
20:00 - 20:5520:35 Now All DVB ChannelsSelect favourites
[AD]AD
Last view
Switch to previously viewed channel or input mode easily
LAST VIEW• Press again to return to the present view.
Note
• Switching channel is not available while the recording of Timer Programming, Direct TV Recording or One Touch Recording is 
in progress.
• Watching less than 10 seconds is not regarded as the previously viewed channel or input mode.
 
						

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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 between alternative 
language for sound tracks (if available)
• This setting is not memorized and it 
will return to the default setting once 
you exit the current programme.[Monaural Audio]
(DVB mode)
Allows you to select stereo / monaural (if 
available)
• This setting is not memorized and it will 
return to the default setting once you 
exit the current programme.
[Subtitle Language]
(DVB mode)
Allows you to select the language 
in which subtitles should appear (if 
available)
• This setting is not memorized and it will 
return to the default setting once you 
exit the current programme.
[Teletext Character Set]  
Sets the teletext language font [Setup Menu] (p. 35)[Teletext Language]  
(DVB mode)
Allows you to select between 
alternative language for teletext (if 
available)
[NICAM]
(Analogue mode) 
Switches NICAM sound (if available)
 [Sound Menu] (p. 33)
[Volume Correction]
Adjusts volume of individual channel 
or input mode
[Safely remove USB]
Takes this operation to remove the 
connected USB device safely from 
the TV
Off Timer
Turn the TV off automatically after a fixed period (Off / 15 / 30 / 45 / 60 / 75 / 90 minutes)
1 Display the menu
MENU
2 Select [Timer]
 Main Menu
Picture
Sound
Timer
Setup
 access
 select
3 Select [Off Timer] and set the time
15
30
45
60
75
90Offminutes Timer ProgrammingOff TimerAuto Standby
minutes
minutes
minutes
minutes
minutes access
  select  [Off Timer]
 store
  select the time
• To cancel  Set to [Off ] or turn the TV off.• To display the remaining time  “Display Information banner” (p. 18)• When the remaining time is within 3 minutes, the remaining time will flash on the 
screen.
 
						

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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
Select
EXIT
RETURN Change
Aspect Selection list
 store
 select• You can also change the mode only 
using the ASPECT button.
ASPECT  (Press repeatedly until you reach 
the desired mode)
[Auto]
The best ratio is chosen and the image expanded to fill the screen.
For details  (p. 92)
[16:9] [Zoom1]
Directly displays the image at 16:9 
without distortion (anamorphic).Displays a 16:9 letterbox or 4:3 image 
without distortion.
[14:9] [Zoom2]
Displays the image at the standard 14:9 
without distortion.Displays a 16:9 letterbox (anamorphic) 
image full-screen without distortion.
[4:3] [Zoom3]
Displays the image at the standard 4:3 
without distortion.Displays a 2.35:1 letterbox (anamorphic) 
image full-screen without distortion. 
At 16:9, displays the image at its maximum 
(with slight enlargement).
Note
• Aspect is fixed to [16:9] when [Viewing Mode] is set to [Game] in the Picture Menu.• Only [16:9] and [4:3] are available in PC input mode.• Not available in teletext service.• Aspect mode can be memorized separately for SD (Standard definition) and HD (High definition) signals.
Display subtitles
  ■DVB mode
Display / hide subtitles (if available)
STTL• To change the language for DVB (if available) [Preferred Subtitles] (p. 35)
  ■Analogue mode
Display subtitles Hide subtitles
STTLEXIT
Note
• This is the same as switching to Analogue teletext service and selecting “P888” (subtitle service). (p. 26)• You cannot change the channel when this function is active.