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Thank you for purchasing this Panasonic product. Please read these
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The images shown in this manual are for illustrative purposes only.
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TH-L42S20KMRT_EN.indd 1
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Model No.
TH-L42S20K
TH-L42S20M
TH-L42S20R
TH-L42S20T
BCD
TQB4GC0496-1
7/20/2010 3:05:15 PM
7/20/2010 3:05:15 PM
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- Page 1 TH-L42S20R TH-L42S20T Operating Instructions LCD TV Thank you for purchasing this Panasonic product. Please read these instructions before operating your set and retain them for future reference. The images shown in this manual are for illustrative purposes only. English TQB4GC0496-1 TH-L42S20KMRT_EN.indd 1...
- Page 2 Experience an amazing level of multimedia excitement Sharp pictures with HDMI terminal Create home theatre and DVD recorder link-ups with “VIERA Link” without complicated settings! Enjoy rich multimedia SD Card Camcorder Amplifier with Personal Speaker System computer DVD Recorder DVD player / Set top box Blu-ray Disc player This product is licensed under the AVC patent portfolio license for the personal and non-commercial...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
● Batteries for the Pedestal hole Identifying Controls ····························10 Remote Control (2) cover sheet ● ● Auto Tuning······································12 R6 (AA) (only for TH-L42S20K, TH-L42S20T) Basic Features ● Watching TV·····································13 ● Viewing Teletext ································16 Operating ● Instructions Watching External Inputs ····················18 Caution ●... -
Page 4: Th-L42S20K, Th-L42S20T
● Using an unapproved pedestal or other fixtures may make the TV unstable, risking Do not expose to rain or excessive injury. Be sure to ask your local Panasonic moisture dealer to perform setup. ● To prevent damage which might result in ●... - Page 5 Caution ■ This appliance is intended for use in tropical climates ■ When cleaning the TV, remove the mains plug ● Cleaning an energized TV may cause electrical shock. ■ When the TV is not going to be used for a long period of time, remove the mains plug ●...
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Page 6: Accessories / Options
Do not use the pedestal if it becomes warped or physically damaged. ● If you use the pedestal while it is physically damaged, personal injury may result. Contact your nearest Panasonic dealer immediately. During set-up, make sure that all screws are securely tightened. ●... - Page 7 Optional accessories Please contact your nearest Panasonic dealer to purchase the recommended wall-hanging bracket. For additional details, please refer to the wall-hanging bracket installation manual. Wall-hanging bracket ● TY-WK3L2RW Rear of the TV 200mm Screw for fixing the TV onto the wall-hanging...
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Page 8: Basic Connection
Connecting aerial TV only Rear of the TV • TH-L42S20K, TH-L42S20T : AC AUTO 110-240 V, 50 / 60 Hz Aerial • TH-L42S20M : AC 110-240 V, 50 / 60 Hz • TH-L42S20R : AC Single 220-240 V, 50 / 60 Hz Mains lead ●... - Page 9 Connecting DVD Recorder / VCR TV, DVD Recorder or VCR Rear of the TV • TH-L42S20K, TH-L42S20T : AC AUTO 110-240 V, 50 / 60 Hz • TH-L42S20M : AC 110-240 V, 50 / 60 Hz • TH-L42S20R : AC Single 220-240 V, 50 / 60 Hz Mains lead ●...
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Page 10: Identifying Controls
Identifying Controls Remote control VIERA TOOLS (p. 31) ● POWER Displays some special feature icons for INPUT easy access VIERA Link (p. 39) MENU SURROUND OFF TIMER ● Accesses VIERA Link Menu ASPECT EXIT ● Confirms selections and choices ● Press after selecting channel positions to quickly change programme Option Menu (p. - Page 11 C.A.T.S. (Contrast Automatic Tracking System) sensor ● Senses brightness to adjust picture quality when “Eco Mode” in the Picture Menu is SD CARD set to “On” (p. 22) VIDEO AV 3 Power LED ● Standby: red On: green AUDIO ● When using the remote control, indicates the TV has received a command.
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Page 12: Auto Tuning
Auto Tuning Search and store TV channels automatically. These steps are not necessary if the setup has been completed by your local dealer. Plug the TV into mains socket and switch On ● You can now use the remote control to turn On the TV or switch the TV to standby mode. -
Page 13: Watching
Watching TV Turn power on POWER ● Mains power On / Off switch should be On (p. 11). MENU OFF TIMER ASPECT Select a channel OPTION down ● To select the two-digit channel number, e.g. 39 HOLD (in a short time) ●... - Page 14 Watching TV Other useful functions Display information banner Display information banner ● Also appears when changing a channel Note Input mode ● Colour system will not be CH07 5.5MHz Channel position displayed if it is set to “Auto”. 16:9 CH07 Channel number Sound system 5.5MHz...
- Page 15 Other useful functions Change aspect ratio Enjoy viewing the picture at its optimum size and aspect. Display Aspect Selection list Aspect Selection store Aspect Selection 16:9 14:9 Just 16:9 4:3 Full Zoom1 14:9 Zoom2 select Zoom3 Select Change EXIT Just RETURN While the list is displayed, 4:3 Full...
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Page 16: Viewing Teletext
Viewing Teletext Teletext services are the text information provided by the broadcasters. The features may vary depending on the broadcasters. What is FASTEXT mode? In FASTEXT mode, four differently coloured subjects are situated at the bottom of the screen. To access more information about one of these subjects, press the corresponding coloured button. - Page 17 Functions (Teletext mode) View in multi window Watch TV and Teletext in two windows at once (press twice) Select teletext only or picture / teletext ● Operations can be made only in Teletext screen. FULL / TOP / BOTTOM (TOP) (BOTTOM) Normal (FULL) Broadcast...
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Page 18: Watching External Inputs
Watching External Inputs Connect the external equipment (VCRs, DVD equipment, PC, etc.) and you can watch through the input. ● To connect the equipment p. 44, 45 The remote control is capable of operating some functions of selected external equipment. For details, see the manual of the equipment or ask your local dealer. - Page 19 Start recording How to change the code for each equipment Each type of Panasonic equipment has its own remote control code. Please change the code for each equipment you want to operate. If you operate the connected equipment in VIERA Link (p. 39), select the code “73”.
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Page 20: How To Use Menu Functions
How to Use Menu Functions Various menus allow you to make settings for the picture, sound, and other functions. Display the menu ● Displays the functions that can be set MENU (varies according to the input signal) EXIT Select the menu access Main Menu Picture... - Page 21 Overview Main Menu Picture Sound Setup Picture (p. 22) Picture Menu Viewing Mode Normal Backlight Contrast Brightness Colour Sharpness Tuning Menu Tint Channel List Edit Access Colour Balance Normal Auto Tuning Access Channel Colour Set (p. 24) Manual Tuning Access Picture Menu Vivid Colour Eco Mode...
- Page 22 Menu list Menu Item Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives) Basic picture mode (Dynamic / Normal / Cinema / True Cinema / Game) In each Viewing Mode, Backlight, Contrast, Brightness, Colour, Sharpness, Tint, Colour Balance, Vivid Colour, Eco Mode and 3D-COMB can be adjusted and stored to suit your particular viewing requirement. ●...
- Page 23 Menu Item Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives) Basic sound mode (Music / Speech / User) ● The selected mode affects all input signals. Music : Improves sound quality for watching music video, etc. Speech : Improves sound quality for watching news, drama, etc. ●...
- Page 24 Menu Item Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives) Switches to a wide view ● VGA (640 × 400 pixels), VGA (640 × 480 pixels), Input WVGA (852 × 400 pixels), WVGA (852 × 480 pixels), Resolution XGA (1,024 × 768 pixels), WXGA (1,280 × 768 pixels, 1,366 × 768 pixels) ●...
- Page 25 Menu Item Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives) Shipping Resets all settings to the original condition (p. 30) Condition Software Displays the software licence information Licence System Displays the system information of this TV Information AV Colour Selects optimum colour system based on video signals in AV mode System (Auto / PAL / SECAM / M.NTSC / NTSC) Available only with 480p or 576p input on video signals in a natural colour...
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Page 26: Tuning And Editing Channels
Tuning and Editing Channels You can Auto Tune, skip unwanted channels, etc. MENU Display the menu EXIT Select “Setup” access RETURN Main Menu Picture Sound select ● Setup ● Select “Tuning Menu” Setup Menu Off Timer access Child Lock Tuning Menu Access OSD Language Display Settings... -
Page 27: Manual Tuning
Channel List Edit Skip unwanted channels Select a channel and reveal / hide reveal / hide You can hide unwanted Channel List Editor ***** :reveal channels. The hidden ***** :hide (skip) channels cannot be ***** select displayed except in this ***** function. -
Page 28: Child Lock
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. Display the menu MENU EXIT Select “Setup”... -
Page 29: Input Labels
Input Labels For easier identification and selection of the input mode, you can label each input terminals or skip terminal that is not connected to any equipment. ● To select the input mode p. 18 Display the menu MENU EXIT Select “Setup”... -
Page 30: Shipping Condition (Reset Settings)
Shipping Condition (Reset settings) Resets the TV to its original condition, i.e. no channels tuned in. All settings are reset (channels, picture, sound settings, etc.). MENU Display the menu EXIT Select “Setup” access Main Menu Picture Sound Setup select Select “System Menu” Setup Menu access Off Timer... -
Page 31: How To Use Viera Tools
How to Use VIERA TOOLS You can access some special features easily by using the VIERA TOOLS function. Display icons of the feature EXIT Select a feature select access VIERA Link Control Follow the operation of each feature 1 VIERA Link Control “VIERA Link Control”... -
Page 32: Using Media Player
If miniSD Card is used, insert / remove it together with the adapter. ● Check the latest information on the card type at the following website. (English only) http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/tv/ ● USB Flash Memory format : FAT16, FAT32 or exFAT DCF (Design rule for camera file system): Unified standard established by Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association (JEITA). - Page 33 Starting Media Player Insert the SD Card or USB Flash Memory ● When the SD Card is inserted, switching to Media Player (Photo mode) will be done automatically. p. 34 It is assumed the SD Card contains photos. If not, press the blue button to activate the “Contents Select”...
- Page 34 Using Media Player Photo mode Photo mode will read all “.jpg” extension files in the card or USB Flash Memory. Error display (images that could not be loaded, etc.) Thumbnail images of all photos on the SD Card or USB Flash Memory will be displayed.
- Page 35 Setup for Photo mode Photo Setup access Display Photo Setup Menu Main Menu Back Ground Music Type1 the menu Picture Frame select Colour Effect MENU Sound ● Transition Effect Fade Picture and Photo Setup select Screen Mode Normal Sound Menu Video Setup Interval Normal...
- Page 36 Using Media Player Video mode For SD Card or USB Flash Memory Video mode supports AVCHD (SD Card only) and MPEG2 file formats. Access to “Video” mode (p. 33) Error display (titles that could not be loaded, etc.) Thumbnails of video titles in the SD Card or USB Flash Memory will be displayed.
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Page 37: Audio Output Settings
Operations during playback ● To display / hide the operation ● To change the aspect ratio guide and information banner (only for the 4:3 movie content) ● ASPECT To operate the playback EXIT RETURN Rewind ● RETURN To return to thumbnail Pause / Playback Playback Title... - Page 38 Using Media Player Music mode Music mode supports MP3 and AAC file formats. Access to “Music” mode (p. 33) ● ● Media Player Folder View Music To display the information of the highlighted folder or music ● Folder1 Folder2 Folder3 Folder4 Folder5 Folder6...
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Page 39: Viera Link Functions
VIERA Link Functions VIERA Link “HDAVI Control ” Enjoy additional HDMI interoperability with Panasonic products which have “HDAVI Control” function. This TV supports “HDAVI Control 5” function. Connections to the equipment with HDMI cable such as DIGA Recorder, HD Video Camera, Player theatre, Amplifier, etc., allow you to interface them automatically. - Page 40 HDMI cable and/or either the optical digital audio cable or RCA cable for audio output from the TV. ● Use fully wired HDMI compliant cable. Non-HDMI-compliant cables cannot be utilized. Recommended Panasonic’s HDMI cable part number: • RP-CDHS15 (1.5 m) • RP-CDHS30 (3.0 m) •...
- Page 41 Features available (Using VIERA Link Menu) Pause Live TV programme Pause Live TV Access and pause the live TV programme You can pause the live TV programme and resume later. Live TV programme will be recorded on the HDD of the connected DIGA Recorder. ●...
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Page 42: Viera Link "Hdavi Control
VIERA Link “HDAVI Control™” Features available (Using VIERA Link Menu) Operate the connected equipment with VIERA remote control VIERA Link Control Access and operate the menu of the equipment You can control some functions of the connected equipment with this TV remote control by pointing at the TV’s signal receiver. - Page 43 ” Features available (Using VIERA Link Menu) Speaker Selection Speaker control Access and control the speaker volume You can control the theatre speaker with this TV remote control by pointing at the TV’s signal receiver. ● If you cannot operate, check the settings and the equipment connections “Summary of features”, “Connection”, “Preparations”...
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Page 44: External Equipment
External Equipment These diagrams show our recommendations for how to connect the TV to your various equipment. For other connections, consult the instructions for each piece of equipment, the table below, and the specifications (p. 55). Camcorder / Game equipment To listen with speakers Fully wired HDMI compliant cable (ARC) -
Page 45: Monitor Out
Aerial To record / playback RF cable DVD Recorder / VCR To watch DVDs (Viewing) (Listening) DVD player Satellite dish To watch satellite broadcasts Satellite cable Set top box Fully wired HDMI compliant cable HDMI equipment “HDMI connection” (p. 39, 48) DVD Recorder Fully wired HDMI compliant cable... -
Page 46: Technical Information
Technical Information Channel Allocation Channel Asia/W. CIS/ Hong Indian South American American China Japan Plan Europe E.Europe Kong Indonesia CATV Africa System CATV CH DISPLAY Receive channel – – – – – – – – – – – – – –... - Page 47 Stereo / Bilingual Sound Selection When you receive the stereo / bilingual sound system, sound output modes can be selected by pressing the Stereo / Bilingual Sound Selection button. Audio Signal STEREO MONO MAIN Mode Indicator NICAM ..Used in New Zealand, Singapore, Hong Kong etc. NICAM DUAL Type of Regular broadcast...
- Page 48 Technical Information HDMI connection HDMI (high-definition multimedia interface) is the world’s first complete digital consumer AV interface complying with a non-compression standard. HDMI allows you to enjoy high-definition digital images and high-quality sound by connecting the TV and the equipment. HDMI-compatible equipment ( ...
- Page 49 Input signal that can be displayed COMPONENT (Y, P ), HDMI Mark: Applicable input signal Signal name COMPONENT HDMI 525 (480) / 60i 525 (480) / 60p 625 (576) / 50i 625 (576) / 50p ...
- Page 50 Electrical interference, static electricity, or erroneous operation may damage the data or card. ● Back up the recorded data at regular intervals in case of deteriorated or damaged data or erratic operation of the TV. (Panasonic is not liable for any deterioration or damage of recorded data.) On screen messages Message Meaning / Action ●...
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Page 51: Maintenance
Maintenance First, remove the mains plug from the socket outlet. Display panel, Cabinet, Pedestal For regular care: Gently wipe the surface of the display panel, cabinet, or pedestal by using a soft cloth to clean the dirt or fingerprints. For stubborn dirt: Dampen a soft cloth with clean water or diluted neutral detergent (1 part detergent to 100 parts water). -
Page 52: Faqs
FAQs Before requesting service or assistance, please follow these simple guides to resolve the problem. If the problem still persists, please contact your local Panasonic dealer for assistance. White spots or shadow images (noise) ● Check the position, direction, and connection of the aerial. - Page 53 Problem Actions ● Change the setting of “P-NR” in the Picture Menu (to remove noise) (p. 22). Chaotic image, noisy ● Check nearby electrical products (car, motorcycle, fluorescent lamp). ● Is “Colour” or “Contrast” in the Picture Menu set to the No image can be displayed minimum? (p.
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Page 54: Licence
● HDAVI Control™ is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation. ● Macintosh is a trademark of Apple Inc. ● “AVCHD” and the “AVCHD” logo are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation. ● TH-L42S20KMRT_EN.indd 54 TH-L42S20KMRT_EN.indd 54 6/16/2010 2:23:31 PM 6/16/2010 2:23:31 PM... -
Page 55: Specifications
Specifications TH-L42S20K, TH-L42S20M TH-L42S20R TH-L42S20T, AC AUTO 110-240 V, AC 110-240 V, 50 / 60 Hz AC Single 220-240 V, Power Source 50 / 60 Hz 50 / 60 Hz Average use 194 W 185 W Standby condition 0.4 W... - Page 56 Warranty Service purposes. Model Number Serial Number Web Site: http://panasonic.net Panasonic Corporation 2010 Printed in Malaysia TH-L42S20KMRT_EN.indd 56 TH-L42S20KMRT_EN.indd 56...