Panasonic Tx L42e30 Operating Instructions

							Tuning and Editing Channels
41
Tuning and Editing Channels (DVB)
You can retune channels or make your favourite channel lists, skip unwanted channels, etc.
  ■To return to TVEXIT
1Select DVB
TV
2Display the menuMENU
3Select [Setup]
 Main Menu
Picture
Sound
Timer
Setup
  access
 select
4Select [DVB Tuning Menu]
DVB Tuning MenuAccess  access
 select
5Select one of the following functions
Favourites Edit
Access
AccessChannel List
Auto Setup
Channel Sorting by Region
Manual Tuning
Update Channel List
New Channel Message
Signal Condition
On
DVB Tuning Menu
Access Access
Access Access
Accessaccess / store select
• [Auto Setup]   “Retuning from Setup 
Menu” (p. 40)
Sort DVB channels according to the region [Channel Sorting by Region]  
You can sort DVB channels so that those with the best signal quality, or those for your preferred region, appear nearer the top 
of your Channel List.
Normally, you should select [Best signal quality (All Regions)].
Channel Sorting by RegionGBR>
Best signal quality (All Regions)England Regions>
Region choice available
 access
 select  region
(select repeatedly until you reach the available region)• If you choose to select your preferred region, you could find channels with a 
weaker signal appear nearer the top of your Channel List. If you have any image or 
sound problems, select [Best signal quality (All Regions)] instead.
Set DVB channel manually [Manual Tuning]
Normally use [Auto Setup] or [Update Channel List] to retune DVB channels.
If tuning has not been done completely or for adjusting the direction of the aerial, use this function.
10 [CH21]
474,00 MHz
10 0
0
StoppedDVB Manual TuningFrequencySignal Quality
Signal Strength
No. Channel Name Type New
Free TV: 0 Pay TV: 0 Radio: 0 Data: 0
 search
 select 
frequency1  Adjust frequency for each 
channel2  Search
 adjust  frequency
 select  channel
• Set where the level of [Signal 
Quality] becomes the maximum.
• All channels found will be added to the 
Channel List.
 
						

							Tuning and Editing Channels
42
List favourite DVB channels [Favourites Edit]
Create your favourite channel lists from various broadcasters (up to 4: [Favourites]1 to 4).The DVB Favourites lists are available for switching in the Information banner (p. 18) and from [Category] in the TV Guide screen (p. 21).1  Select a channel to list ( : Encrypted channel)
1 BBC One Wales
7 BBC THREE
14 E4
CBBC Channel 70
72 Cartoon Nwk
105
719
720BBCi
BBC Radio Wales
BBC Radio CymruDVB Favourites EditorAll DVB Channels Favourites1select
• To display other Favourites
 (green)
2  Add it to the Favourites list
1 BBC One Wales
7 BBC THREE
14 E4
CBBC Channel 70
72 Cartoon Nwk
105
719
720BBCi
BBC Radio Wales
BBC Radio Cymru1 BBC One WalesDVB Favourites EditorAll DVB Channels Favourites1• To add all channels to the list
 (yellow)
  ■To edit Favourites listWhile the cursor is in the Favourites field to edit
• To delete a channel• To delete all channels
 delete
 select (yellow)
• To move the channel
 (green)Select the new position Select the turn Storeorabcdefjklghimnotuvpqrswxyz (green)
• To name the Favourites
 (red)Set characters (maximum: ten characters) Store
1.!:#2abc3def4ghi5jkl6mno7pqrs8tuv9wxyz0
ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ0123456789!:#abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz()+-.*_
User inputName select
 set
BACK/
RETURN
• To use numeric buttons  “Characters table for 
numeric buttons” (p. 96)
3 StoreBACK/
RETURN
Note
• Channel position numbers (known as logical channel numbers) can be swapped in Channel List. 
To swap the channel position number  [Channel List] (p. 43)
Check DVB signal [Signal Condition] Display a notification message 
[New Channel Message]
Selects a channel and checks the DVB signal condition.
A good Signal Strength is not an indication of best signal for DVB reception.
Please use the Signal Quality indicator as follows :
[Signal Quality] :
• Green bar  Good• Yellow bar  Poor
• Red bar  Bad (Check the Terrestrial aerial)Selects whether to give a notification message 
when a new DVB channel is found. [Off ] / [On]
New channels found!
Press OK to update channel list.
Press EXIT to ignore.
70 CBBC Channel
0
09
8
0.00E+00
Wenvoe
802,00 MHz, 64 QAM, 6940 kS/s
DVB Signal ConditionSignal Quality Channel Name
Signal Strength
Bit Error Rate
Network Name
Frequency
These bars show the maximum signal value 
of the selected channel. Example :
• To change the channel• Selecting OK will perform [Update Channel List].
 
						

							Tuning and Editing Channels
43
Skip unwanted DVB channels, Edit DVB Channels [Channel List]
You can hide unwanted DVB channels. The hidden channels cannot be displayed except in this function. Use this function to 
skip unwanted channels.
Select a channel and [reveal] / [hide]
70 CBBC Channel
72 Cartoon Nwk
105 BBCi
719 BBC Radio Wales
720 BBC Radio Cymru
1BBC ONE Wales
7 BBC THREEAll DVB Channels
 [reveal] / [hide]
 select
: [reveal]: [hide] (skip)
• To reveal all channels
 (yellow)
  ■To edit channelsYou can also edit each channel in Channel List.1
BBC ONE WALESCoronation Street20:00 - 20:5520:35 Now InfoAll DVB ChannelsSelect favourites
Channel position number• To retune each channel   [Manual Tuning] (p. 41) 
(only for the revealed channels)
 (red)
• To swap the channel position number (logical channel number)
 (green)Enter the new 
position numberabcdefjklghimnotuvpqrswxyz
Store
 (green)
Update DVB channel automatically [Update Channel List]
You can add new channels, delete removed channels, update channel name and position automatically to Channel List.
CH 21 68DVB Update Channel ListProgress
This will take about 3 minutes.
CHChannel Name Type Quality
Free TV: 0 Pay TV: 0 Data: 0Radio: 0
Searching
Example : • Channel List is updated while keeping your settings in [Favourites Edit], [Channel 
List], [Child Lock], [Timer Programming], etc.
• Depending on the signal condition, the update may not work properly.
(Analogue)
You can retune channels or skip unwanted channels, edit channels etc.
  ■To return to TVEXIT
1Select Analogue
TV
2Display the menuMENU
3Select [Setup]
 Main Menu
Picture
Sound
Timer
Setup
  access
 select
4Select [Analogue Tuning Menu]
Analogue Tuning MenuAccess  access
 select
5Select one of the following functions
Channel List
AccessAuto Setup
Manual Tuning
Analogue Tuning Menu
Access Access  access
 select• [Auto Setup]   “Retuning from 
Setup Menu” 
(p. 40)
 
						

							Tuning and Editing Channels
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Skip unwanted Analogue channels, Edit Analogue channels [Channel List]
You can hide unwanted Analogue channels. 
The hidden channels cannot be displayed except in this function. Use this function to skip unwanted channels.
Select a channel and [reveal] / [hide]
1BBC1
2 *****
3 *****
4 *****
5 *****
6 *****
7 *****Analogue Channel List
 [reveal] / [hide]
 select• To reveal all channels
 (yellow)
: [reveal]: [hide] (skip)
  ■To edit channels
You can also edit each channel in Channel List.
• To retune each channel ([Manual Tuning]) (see below)
 (red)
• To move the channel position
Select the new position Store
 (green) (green)
• To rename the channel name
Set characters (maximum: five characters) Store
 (blue)
1.!:#2abc3def4ghi5jkl6mno7pqrs8tuv9wxyz0
ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ0123456789!:#abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz()+-.*_
Edit channel nameName select
 set
BACK/
RETURN
• To use numeric buttons  “Characters table for numeric buttons” (p. 96)
1CH23
ITV23:35All Analogue Channels
Channel position
Channel name
Note
• If a VCR is connected only with the RF cable, edit [VCR].
Set Analogue channel manually [Manual Tuning]
[Fine Tuning]  
Use to make small adjustments to the tuning of an individual programme (affected by weather conditions, etc.)
[Manual Tuning]
Set Analogue channel manually after Auto Setup.• If a VCR is connected only with the RF cable, it is recommended to select channel position [0].
Example : 
CH33 1 BBC1
Store CH 1 99 41H: 21Analogue Manual Tuning
Manual Tuning Fine Tuning
1  Select the channel position2 Select the channel3 Search4  Select [Store]abcdefjklghimnotuvpqrswxyz store
 select
 
						

							Timer Programming
45
Timer Programming
Timer Programming from Menu
The Timer Programming menu allows you to choose programmes that you wish to remind watching or record to the external recorder 
or the USB HDD. At the correct time, the TV will tune to the correct channel automatically to record even if the TV is in Standby mode.
TV Guide may also be used to set timer programming event (p. 22).• Timer Programming can store up to 15 events.• For recording using Timer Programming, the TV must be either On or in standby. For reminders to be displayed, the TV must be On.• No other channel can be selected while the recording of Timer Programming is in progress.• It may not be possible to record an encrypted programme (which is copy-protected).• When recording programmes to the external recorder, be sure to make the proper settings on the recorder connected to the TV.If a compatible recorder with Q-Link or similar technologies is connected to the TV (p. 83) and the [Link Settings] (p. 34) are 
correct, no setting of the recorder is required. Also read the manual of the recorder.
• If the recorder is not compatible with Q-Link or similar technologies, set the timer of the recorder in addition to the Timer 
Programming on the TV. For preparations of a recorder, read the manual of the recorder.
• When recording programmes to the USB HDD, be sure to format the USB HDD and enable it for recording in [Recording 
Setup] (p. 54).
• Recordings to the external recorders are always in standard definition composite video via SCART, even if the original 
programme is in high definition.
  ■To return to TVEXIT
  ■To unlock the tuner 
and stop recording
GUIDE    EXIT
1Select the tuner you want to use (DVB or Analogue)
TV
2Display the menuMENU
3Select [Timer]
 Main Menu
Picture
Sound
Timer
Setup
  access
 select
4Select [Timer Programming]AccessTimer ProgrammingOff Timer
Auto StandbyOff
Off
  access
 select
Note
• Check that the LED is orange. If not, timer programmes are not active or not stored.• Timer Programming reminder messages will remain displayed until one of the following occurs:
•  You press the OK button to view the programme or the EXIT button to cancel the reminder.
•  The timer programming event that the reminder is set for ends.
• “!” identifies that any timer programming events have overlapped. [Ext Rec.] and [USB HDD Rec.] are given priority over 
[Reminder]. As for the overlapped two or more [Ext Rec.] / [USB HDD Rec.], the first timer programming event starts and 
finishes as programmed. The next timer programming event can then start.
• 2 minutes before the starting time, a reminder message appears if you are watching TV.
•  To remove the message and start 
the programme
•  To cancel the Timer 
ProgrammingEXIT
• The recording of Timer Programming will automatically change to the programmed channel 10 seconds before the start time.
• To stop recording of the timer programming event, it may be necessary to stop the recorder manually.• The recording of Timer Programming will be performed even if the TV is in Rewind LIVE TV recording (p. 57) or Pause Live TV 
recording (p. 86). In this case, these recordings will be cancelled.
 
						

							Timer Programming
46
Set timer programming event details [Timer Programming]
1  Start making the settings
2  Select the function ([Ext Rec.], [USB HDD Rec.] or 
[Reminder])select
[Ext Rec.] / [USB HDD Rec.]  : to record the programme to the external recorder or the USB HDD
When the start time comes, the channel will be switched automatically 
and the video and audio signals will be output. 2 minutes before the 
starting time, a reminder message appears if  you are watching TV.[Reminder]  :  to remind you to watch the programme 
When you are watching TV, a reminder message appears 
2 minutes before the start time. 
Press the OK button to switch to the programmed 
channel.
3  Set the channel, date and time (repeat the operations as below)
Set items in the order of 1 to 4.Store
select the itemset
• 1, 3 and 4 can also be 
entered with numeric buttons.
abcdefjklghimnotuvpqrswxyz
D : DVB / A : Analogue• You cannot change the mode within the menu.
0 72 BBC 2W 20:00 21:30
14 E4
STTL21:00 22:00
1 BBC ONE
DIY SOS The Bill
BBC ONE22:45 23:00
10:30 11:30
--- -----:-- --:-- --:--
9
1/1
500GB (50%)
S/P
Guide
D
D
D
D
Timer ProgrammingFunction No. Date Start EndChannel NameWed 27.10.2010 10:46
Ext Rec.
Ext Rec.
ReminderExt Rec.
Wed 27 Oct(90 min.)
(60 min.)
(60 min.) (15 min.)Wed 27 Oct
Wed 27 Oct
Thu 28 Oct

Change function
Remaining Capacity:
EXIT
Select
RETURN Store timer
1Channel numberInformation of the USB HDD 
(if available)
:  Displayed if the timer programming events are overlapped
3Starting time4Ending time
Timer programming - Programmes according to the time setting
2Date
daily or weekly (press repeatedly) one day ahead
• [Daily Sun-Sat] : Sunday to Saturday 
• [Daily Mon-Sat] : Monday to Saturday• [Daily Mon-Fri] : Monday to Friday• [Weekly Sat/Fri/Thu/Wed/Tue/Mon/Sun] : 
Same time on the same day every week Records with subtitles (if available)
• To indicate this
 (yellow)( Press again to remove subtitles) Duration (automatic display)
Guide :  Guide link programming - Programmes according to the TV Guide signal (p. 23)S/P : Split Programme programming (p. 23)
• These functions are not available in Analogue mode.
Guide link programming is Timer Programming which is controlled by information from the TV Guide; if programme start 
and end times are changed by the broadcaster, the timer programming event will follow the change.
A Split Programme programming is a Guide link programming which is interrupted by one or more other programmes.
Note that Guide link programming (including Split Programme programming) only works reliably if correct information is 
received from broadcasters.
  ■To change a timer programming event  ■To cancel a timer programming eventSelect the programme to be changed Select the programme to be deleted
 access 
 selectCorrect as necessary 
(as above) (red)
  ■To record with subtitles (if available)  ■To cancel a timer programming event temporarilySelect the programme to record with subtitles Select the programme to be cancelled
 (yellow) (blue)
• Each time pressed:• Each time pressed:
auto  off cancel  stop cancelling
  ■To view details of the programming (only for Guide link programming)  
Select the programme to be viewed
• Press again to return to Timer Programming menu.
 
						

							Child Lock
47
Child Lock
You can lock specific channels / AV input terminals and control who watches them.
When the locked channel / input is selected, a message appears; by entering the PIN number, you can watch it.
  ■To return to TVEXIT
1Display the menu
MENU
2Select [Setup]
 Main Menu
Picture
Sound
Timer
Setup
  access
 select
3Select [Child Lock]
AccessChild Lock  access
 select
Control channel audience [Child Lock]
1 Enter the PIN number (4 digits)
*  *  *  *Please enter new PINPIN
Child Lock-PIN Entryabcdefjklghimnotuvpqrswxyz
• Enter the PIN number twice at first setting.• Make a note of the PIN number in case you forget it.
2 Select [Child Lock List]
Change PINChild Lock List
Child Lock
Access  access
 select
3 Select the channel / input to be locked
101 BBC 1 Wales
7 BBC THREE
14 E4C
 VCR
1 BBC1
2 *****
AV 1
AV 2AV
AVChild Lock List - TV and AVName InputDVB
DVB
DVB
Analogue
Analogue
Analogue
External
ExternalTypeFree TV
Free TV
Free TV
Analogue
Analogue
AnalogueLock
 :  Appears when the channel / input is locked
  lock
 select• To cancel 
Select the locked channel / input
• To lock all• To cancel all locks• To jump to the top of the next input
 (green) (yellow) (blue)  ■To change the PIN number1. Select [Change PIN] 2. Enter a new PIN number twice
Change PINChild Lock List
Child LockAccess  access
 selectabcdefjklghimnotuvpqrswxyz
  ■To set Parental Rating   
If the DVB programme has the rated information for over the selected age, you have to enter the PIN number to watch 
(depending on the broadcaster).
Select [Parental Rating] and set an age for the restriction of programmes.
Change PIN
Child Lock List
Parental Rating
Child Lock
No limitaccess / store select
Note
• Setting [Shipping Condition] (p. 49) erases the PIN number and all settings.
 
						

							Input Labels
48
Input Labels
For easier identification and selection of the input mode, you can label each input mode or skip terminals that are not 
connected to any equipment.
• To select the input mode  (p. 27)
TV
  ■To return to TVEXIT
1Display the menuMENU
2Select [Setup]
 Main Menu
Picture
Sound
Timer
Setup
  access
 select
3Select [Display Settings]
AccessDisplay Settings  access
 select
4Select [Input Labels]
Display Settings
Input LabelsAccess  access
 select
5Select an input terminal
AV1
AV2
COMPONENT
PC
HDMI1
HDMI2
HDMI3DVD
AV2
COMPONENT
PC
HDMI1
HDMI2
HDMI3
HDMI4
DVBHDMI4
DVB1/2Input Labels
access / store select
The labels you set will be displayed in the 
[Input Selection] menu (p. 27), [TV Selection] 
menu or banner.
• If [Skip] is selected, the input will not be 
displayed in the [Input Selection] menu and 
you cannot select the mode.
2/2
AnalogueAnalogueInput Labels
  ■User input
You can name each input mode yourself.
1 Select [User input]2  Set characters (maximum: ten characters)3 Store
 access
 select
 
1.!:#2abc3def4ghi5jkl6mno7pqrs8tuv9wxyz0
ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ0123456789!:#abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz()+-.*_
User inputName select
 set
BACK/
RETURN
• To use numeric buttons  “Characters table for numeric buttons” (p. 96)
 
						

							Shipping Condition
49
Shipping Condition
Resets the TV to its original condition with no channels tuned in.
All settings other than [Owner ID] and [USB HDD Setup] are reset (channels, picture, sound settings, etc.).
• To retune TV channels only, e.g. after moving house  “Retuning from Setup Menu” (p. 40)
TV
  ■To return to TVEXIT
1Display the menuMENU
2Select [Setup]
 Main Menu
Picture
Sound
Timer
Setup
 access
 select
3Select [System Menu]2/2System MenuAccess
Other Settings access
 select
4Select [Shipping Condition]
USB Keyboard LayoutShipping ConditionOwner ID
Common Interface
System Update
Software Licence
System Information
System Menu
Access English(UK) access
 select
Restore Settings [Shipping Condition]
1  Check the message and initialise2  Follow the on screen instructions
Shipping Condition
All tuning data will be erased
Are you sure ?
Are you sure ?1
 (Confirm)
2
 (Confirm)
3
  (Start [Shipping Condition])
Reset to Factory Shipping Condition 
Completed.
Please switch off TV.
• [Auto Setup] will automatically start 
when Mains power On / Off switch is 
next turned On. (p. 12)
 
						

							Owner ID
50
Owner ID
Entry of the PIN number and personal information (your name, address and postcode).
In the unfortunate event of theft, the Owner ID will help the Police to determine the owner.
  ■To return to TVEXIT
1Display the menu
MENU
2Select [Setup]
 Main Menu
Picture
Sound
Timer
Setup
 access
 select
3Select [System Menu]2/2System MenuAccess
Other Settings access
 select
4Select [Owner ID]
AccessOwner ID access
 select
Input owner ID [Owner ID]
1 Enter the PIN number (4 digits)
*  *  *  *Please enter new PINPIN
Owner IDabcdefjklghimnotuvpqrswxyz• Enter the PIN number twice at first setting.• Make a note of the PIN number in case you forget it. The PIN number 
cannot be reset.
2 Select the item (NAME / HOUSE NO / POSTCODE) and set characters
*  *  *  *PINNAMEHOUSE NO
POSTCODE
Owner ID-Data Entry
1.!:#2abc3def4ghi5jkl6mno7pqrs8tuv9wxyz0
ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ0123456789!:#abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz()+-.*_
User inputNAMEReturn to select other itemsBACK/
RETURN
 access 
 select select
 set
• Select the next item and 
repeat the operations.
• To use numeric buttons   “Characters table for numeric buttons” (p. 96)3 Exit the menuEXIT
  ■To check the personal information storedHold down for 
about 6 seconds
*  *  *  *  *
*  *  *  *  *
*  *  *  *     *  *NAME
HOUSE NO
POSTCODE
EXITOwner ID
• The PIN number is not displayed.
F
TV
AV
F
  ■To change the PIN number1. Select [PIN] 2. Enter a new PIN number twice
*  *  *  *PINNAME
HOUSE NO
POSTCODE
Owner ID-Data Entry
 access
 selectabcdefjklghimnotuvpqrswxyz