Sony TC-L42E5 manual

Scan, watch and discover how to get the most out of your TV Escanee, observe y descubra como obtener el máximo de su TV Owner ’s Manual 32” / 37” / 42” / 46.9” Class 1080p LCD HDTV (32.0/37.0/42.0/46.9 inches measured diagonally) Manual de usuario T elevisión de alta definición de 1080p y clase 32” / 37” / 42” / 46.9” de LCD (3[...]

2 This product incorporates the following software or technology: (1) the software developed independently by or for Panasonic Corporation, (2) the software owned by third party and licensed to Panasonic Corporation, (3) the software based in part on the work of the Independent JPEG Group, (4) the software developed by the FreeT ype Project, (5) th[...]

Advanced Support Information Basic Getting started 3 VIERA Link™ is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation. HDMI, the HDMI logo and High- Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries. SDXC Logo is a trademark of SD- 3C, LLC. “A VCHD” and the “A VCHD” l[...]

4 ANTENNA LEAD-IN WIRE ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT (NEC SECTION 810-20) GROUNDING CONDUCTORS (NEC SECTION 810-21) GROUND CLAMPS POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM (NEC AR T 250, P ART H) ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT GROUND CLAMP EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER (NEC) NA TIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE Safety Precautions Note to CA TV System Installer This[...]

5 19) An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines, other electric light, power circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing an outside antenna system, extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal. 2[...]

6 FCC and IC ST A TEMENT This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy a[...]

7 CEA CHILD SAFETY NOTICES W ARNING Flat panel displays are not always supported on the proper stands or installed according to the manufacturer ’s recommendations. Flat panel displays that are inappropriately situated on dressers, bookcases, shelves, desks, speakers, chests or carts may fall over and may cause personal injury or even death. The [...]

8 TV Accessories/Optional Accessory Accessories Check you have all the items shown. Accessories Batteries for the Remote Control T ransmitter (2) • AA Battery Remote Control T ransmitter • N2QA YB000779 Owner ’s Manual Quick Start Guide Child safety Product Registration Card (U.S.A.) Pedestal How to assemble (p. 9) Component/A V adapter • K[...]

Getting started 9 • Accessories/Optional Accessory ■ Assembling the pedestal • Fix securely with assembly screws A . (T otal 4 screws) • T ighten screws firmly . A Bracket Front Base Make sure that the bracket is anchored before fixing the screws. (Image) ■ Set-up • T ighten assembly screws B (total 4 screws) loosely at first, then tigh[...]

10 Installing the remote’ s batteries Pull open Hook Note the correct polarity (+ or -). Close Caution • Incorrect installation may cause battery leakage and corrosion, resulting in damage to the remote control. • Do not mix old and new batteries. • Do not mix different battery types (such as alkaline and manganese batteries). • Do not us[...]

Getting started 11 • Connections • Accessories/Optional Accessory Connections Connection Panels Power Cord (Connect after all the other connections have been made.) VHF/UHF Antenna • NTSC (National T elevision System Committee): • A TSC (Advanced T elevision Systems Committee): Digital TV Standards include digital high-definition television[...]

12 L R HDMI A V OUT DVI OUT AUDIO OUT L R Y P B P R AUDIO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Component/A V adapter L R COMPOSITE OUT Note ● In some cases, it is not possible to connect depending on the type of cable or equipment. ● The Green/Y ellow terminal is shared for both the COMPONENT and COMPOSITE (VIDEO IN) connection. When using COMPOSITE (VIDEO [...]

Getting started 13 • Connections DIGIT AL AUDIO IN PC OUT Audio OUT ● Do not bundle the Antenna cable and AC cord together (could cause distorted image). ● Fasten the cables with the Cable clamper as necessary . ● When using the options, follow the option’s assembly manual to fix cables. Computer Connect cable which matches the audio out [...]

14 GY B R OPTION INPUT EXIT SURROUND POWER CC SAP RETURN OK V I E R A T O O L S M E N U I N T E R N E T CH VOL MUTE INFO FAVORITE SD/USB NETFLIX FORMAT JKL GHI MNO TUV , PQRS WXYZ ABC DEF LAST @ Back of the TV C.A.T .S (Contrast Automatic T racking System) Power indicator ( on: red, off: no light) Remote control sensor within about 23 feet (7 meter[...]

Getting started 15 • First T ime Setup • Identifying Controls First T ime Setup POWER OK or T urn the TV On with the POWER button (TV) (Remote) or POWER Configure your viewing mode Select your language Language / Idioma / Langue Step 1 of 7 / Paso 1 de 7 / Étape 1 de 7 OK Select Selección Sélection English Español Français Select your lang[...]

16 OK RETURN EXIT ■ Press to exit from a menu screen EXIT ■ Press to go back to the previous screen RETURN ANT/Cable setup Do you use a Cable, Satellite or Fiber Optic box with this TV? ANT/Cable setup Step 4 of 7 RETURN OK Select Ye s No Do you use a Cable, Satellite or Fiber Optic box with this TV? Ye s No b Select connection type for Cable o[...]

Getting started 17 • First T ime Setup RETURN EXIT R ■ Press to exit from a menu screen EXIT ■ Press to go back to the previous screen RETURN Label the inputs for easy identification (Label inputs) T o name each input, follow the instructions on screen. When done, select NEXT and press OK to go to the next step. Label inputs Step 5 of 7 What [...]

18 OK RETURN EXIT ■ Press to exit from a menu screen EXIT ■ Press to go back to the previous screen RETURN Adjust the Clock (Set clock) When done, select NEXT and press OK to go to the next step. ■ Manual setting Set clock Step 7 of 7 Adjust the TV's date and time Yea r Mode Hour Month Minute - - - Manual - - - - - - - - - - - - DST Time[...]

Getting started 19 • First T ime Setup ■ About wireless LAN ● Wireless LAN adapter and Access point need to be obtained separately . For the latest information on applicable LAN adapters, check the following website: http://Panasonic.com/NetConnect ● Check that the Access point supports WPS*. (If it does not support WPS, the encryption key [...]

20 W atching TV OK JKL GHI MNO TUV PQRS WXYZ ABC DEF , @ OPTION SAP CH FAVORITE FORMAT INFO CC INPUT POWER G T urn power on (Remote) (TV) POWER or Note • Please select correct input INPUT (p. 25) Select a channel number CH up down or JKL GHI MNO TUV , PQRS WXYZ ABC DEF @ ■ T o directly enter the digital channel number When tuning to a digital c[...]

Basic 21 • W atching TV ■ Other Useful Functions Listen with SAP (Secondary Audio Programming) ■ Select the Audio mode for watching TV SAP Digital mode Press SAP to select next Audio track (if available) when receiving a digital channel. Audio t rack 1 of 2 (English) Analog mode Press SAP to select the desired Audio mode. • Each press of SA[...]

22 Display the SUB MENU ■ Press OPTION to show the Sub Menu screen This menu consists of shortcuts to convenient functions. Sub menu is only available when the TV is using the Antenna/Cable input, not when using Cable or Satellite box. OPTION Specify favorites or type of channels to view when pressing the channel up/ down button. Set favorite cha[...]

Basic 23 • W atching TV ■ Other Useful operations Entering characters Y ou can use the remote control keys to enter the alphanumeric characters. ■ Switches input mode RETURN 1 @. 4 GHI 7 PQRS 2 ABC 5 JKL 8 TUV 3 DEF 6 MNO 9 WXYZ 0 - , LAST OK Delete $%&ĺDEF 6HOHFW /RFN Setup Menu 3UR[VHWWLQJ 3UR[DGGUHVV 0 Proxy port 1 4 8 3[...]

24 Using VIERA T OOLS V I E R A T O O L S RETURN EXIT OK ■ Press to exit from a menu screen EXIT ■ Press to go back to the previous screen RETURN Display VIERA T OOLS V I E R A T O O L S Select the item ● The icons displayed differ depending on your country or area you select. (p. 15) (example) OK select next Set each item • Media player Me[...]

Basic 25 • W atching content from external devices • Using VIERA T OOLS R JKL GHI MNO TUV PQRS WXYZ ABC DEF , @ INPUT G OK With the connected equipment turned On Display the Input select menu INPUT Select the input mode Input select ANT/Cable In 1 2 3 4 5 HDMI 1 HDMI 2 HDMI 3 HDMI 4 6 7 PC Video Comp. GAME (example) Input label JKL GHI MNO TUV [...]

26 Drive select Media select Information panel Option menu s o t o h p l l A Photos r e y a l P a i d e M Media select Slideshow Drive select Info SD memory card OK Select RETURN Sort SUB MENU SD memory card Drive select OK RETURN Select s o t o h p l l A Photos r e y a l P a i d e M Device select Slideshow Media select Info SD memory card OK Selec[...]

Basic 27 • Using Media Player Viewing Contents V I E R A T O O L S RETURN EXIT OK B M E N U SD/USB R Y OPTION FORMAT INFO G ■ Press to exit from a menu screen EXIT ■ Press to go back to the previous screen RETURN Insert a Media (SD card or USB flash memory) • Auto play setting Image viewer auto play (p. 53) Display Media player V I E R A T [...]

28 Photos view [Photos thumbnail] [Features] s o t o h p l l A Photos r e y a l P a i d e M Media select Slideshow Drive select Info SD memory card OK Select RETURN Sort OPTION • Slideshow setting R • Sort G • Drive select B • Media select Y [Photos playback screen] Next Prev. Rotate RETURN Single view Stop Single view Slideshow Photo statu[...]

Basic 29 • Using Media Player Slideshow Display “Slideshow settings” Adjust items and select “Slideshow start” R s o t o h p l l A o t o h P r e y a l P a i d e M Media select Slideshow Drive select Info SD memory card OK Select RETURN Sort OPTION Select Change RETURN Off Off Off Normal Off Normal On Slideshow settings Frame Start Slidesh[...]

30 Videos view [Videos thumbnail] [Features] Titles/Folders view Videos r e y a l P a i d e M 2009_9 Nature2 Nature3 Nature4 Nature5 Nature6 2009_4 2009_7 Trip1 Trip2 Trip3 Trip4 Trip5 Room Nature1 Media select Play Drive select Info SD memory card OK Select RETURN OPTION • Play R • Drive select B • Media select Y • Aspect change FORMAT [Vi[...]

Basic 31 • Using Media Player Music view [Music thumbnail] [Features] Folders My Music_1 My Music_2 My Music_3 Media Player Music Media select Play Folder Drive select Info SD memory card OK Select RETURN OPTION • Play folder R • Drive select B • Media select Y [Music playback screen] Music options Select “Music options” in “Option Me[...]

32 VIERA Link TM “ HDA VI Control TM ” Simultaneously control all Panasonic “HDA VI Control” equipped components using one button on the TV remote. Enjoy additional HDMI Inter-Operability with compatible Panasonic products. This TV supports “HDA VI Control 5” function. Connections to equipment (Blu-ray Disc player , DVD recorder DIGA, H[...]

Advanced 33 • VIERA Link TM “HDA VI Control TM ” VIERA Link™ Connections (with VIERA Link function) ■ T erminal overview Back of the TV ■ Connecting Blu-ray Disc player/DVD Recorder (DIGA) Blu-ray Disc player/DVD recorder (DIGA) with VIERA Link function HDMI cable ■ Connecting Home theater system/A V amp HDMI 1 is recommended. HDMI ca[...]

34 VIERA Link settings and Available features T o use all VIERA Link functions: After everything is connected, in VIERA Link settings menu, set “VIERA Link” to “On”. Some features are disabled depending on the “HDA VI Control” version of the equipment. Please check the list (p. 32) RETURN EXIT OK M E N U ■ Press to exit from a menu sc[...]

Advanced 35 • VIERA Link TM “HDA VI Control TM ” Automatic Input Switching When using a Blu-ray Disc player , DVD player/recorder or Home theater system, the TV will automatically change to the appropriate input, when playback begins on one of those devices. • For a Home theater system the speakers automatically switch to the theater system[...]

36 VIERA Link menu and Available features Some features are disabled depending on the “HDA VI Control” version of the equipment. Please check the list (p. 32) VOL MUTE JKL GHI MNO TUV PQRS WXYZ ABC DEF , @ SAP CH CC V I E R A T O O L S B R Y OPTION G RETURN EXIT OK ■ Press to exit from a menu screen EXIT ■ Press to go back to the previous s[...]

Advanced 37 • VIERA Link TM “HDA VI Control TM ” Speaker control Y ou can select the Home theater or TV speakers for audio output. Control the theater speakers with the TV remote control. This function is available only when a Panasonic Amplifier or Player theater is connected. ■ Home theater: Adjustment for the equipment V olume up / down [...]

38 Using Network services A vailable Network service and features ■ Using EASY IPTV p. 43 ■ Using DLNA feature (Home network) p. 44 This TV is a DLNA Certified™ product. DLNA (Digital Living Network Alliance) is a standard that makes DLNA Certified digital electronics easier and more convenient to use on a home network. T o learn more, visit [...]

Advanced 39 Network Connections Contact your Broadband service provider NOTICE: If you don’t have Internet service by your local provider , please order a high-speed Internet service at no less than the following connection speed. If you already have such service, make sure that the connection speed exceeds the following. ● Required speed (effe[...]

40 Network settings This is a setting for connecting to a broadband environment. RETURN EXIT OK M E N U ■ Press to exit from a menu screen EXIT ■ Press to go back to the previous screen RETURN Display the menu M E N U Select “Network” Menu Picture Network Audio Timer Lock Setup Network Software update Online Movies settings New software not[...]

Advanced 41 • Using Network services IP address/DNS settings Select “IP/DNS setting mode” and set to “Automatic” (When IP/DNS automatic acquisition in DHCP can be used) IP address/DNS settings IP setting mode IP address 192.168.0.5 Subnet mask 255.255.255.0 Default gateway 192.168.0.254 DNS setting mode Automatic DNS 192.168.0.20 Automati[...]

42 Online Movies settings Select “Online Movies settings” select OK Menu Picture Audio Timer Lock Setup Network Network Connection test Network connection Wireless network settings IP address/DNS settings Wireless (WiFi) Software update Online Movies settings Network status Network link New software notice On Select item and set to “Off” (A[...]

Advanced 43 • Using Network services Using EASY IPTV This function allows you to access VOD (Video-on-demand) services, easily with selecting the icon. ● Y ou need broadband environment to use this service. RETURN EXIT OK M E N U I N T E R N E T ■ Press to exit from a menu screen EXIT ■ Press to go back to the previous screen RETURN Prepara[...]

44 Using DLNA feature Y ou can share the contents (Photo, Video, Music, etc.) stored in DLNA Certified media server with your home network system. V I E R A T O O L S R OPTION INFO RETURN EXIT OK ■ Press to exit from a menu screen EXIT ■ Press to go back to the previous screen RETURN Preparations ● Network connections (p. 39) ● Network sett[...]

Advanced 45 V I E R A T O O L S R RETURN EXIT OK Y ■ Press to exit from a menu screen EXIT ■ Press to go back to the previous screen RETURN Preparations ● Network connections (p. 39) ● Network settings (p. 40-42) ● Before connecting the Network camera to the TV , please complete “IP setting” and run “Connection test” With all conn[...]

46 Editing and Setting Channels Auto program (Set automatically) Automatically searches and adds available channels to the memory . Select “ANT in” Select a scanning mode (p. 16) Select “Cable” or “Antenna” Or select “Not used”. Auto program All channels Analog only Digital only Menu Picture Audio Timer Network OK next select Select[...]

Advanced 47 • Editing and Setting Channels Manual program (Set manually) Use this procedure when changing the channel setup or changing the channel display . Also, use this to add or skip channels from the channel list manually . Y ou can select a channel tuning mode (Digital only/ Analog only) in “Channel surf mode” (p. 52) Edit ● Caption [...]

48 How to Use Menu Functions V arious menus allow you to make settings for the picture, sound, and other functions so that you can enjoy watching TV best suited for you. RETURN EXIT M E N U ■ Press to exit from a menu screen EXIT ■ Press to go back to the previous screen RETURN Display the menu M E N U ● Shows the functions that can be adjust[...]

Advanced 49 • How to Use Menu Functions ● “Reset to defaults” will be grayed out if no changes are made in the following menus: “Picture”, “PC adjustments”, “Audio” and “Closed caption”. Picture settings Adjust the image or picture quality Settings Items Item Description Reset to defaults Resets all picture adjustments to fa[...]

50 Settings Items Item Description HDMI settings HDMI/DVI RGB range (HDMI 1-4) Auto/ Standard (16-235)/ Nonstandard Prevents the blown out highlights and blocked up shadows when a wide-range signal is received. Selects between standard RGB range (16-235 bits) or non-compliance (0-255 bits). Auto: Switches the RGB range (Standard (16-235)/Nonstandar[...]

Advanced 51 • How to Use Menu Functions Network settings Configure Network settings Settings Item Description Connection test See p. 40-42 for more detail. Network connection Wireless network settings IP address/DNS settings Network link Online Movies settings Software update New software notice Network status Timer settings The TV can automatica[...]

52 Setup Other function settings Settings Items Item Description Channel surf mode All/Favorite/ Digital only/ Analog only Sets the mode to select the channel with the Channel up/down button. Favorite: Only channels registered as F A VORITE. (p. 22) Language English/ Español/ Français Selects the screen menu language. Clock Adjusts the clock. (p.[...]

Advanced 53 • How to Use Menu Functions Settings Items Item Description Keyboard type Select keyboard type. Operate USB keyboard (p. 23) (U.S./Canadian French/Canadian Multilingual Standard/Spanish (Latin America)/Spanish (Spain)) Advanced setup Auto power on (No/Y es) Turns TV On automatically when the cable box or connected device is turned On.[...]

54 54 Ratings List for parental control “V -chip” technology enables you to lock channels or shows according to standard ratings set by the entertainment industry . ■ U.S. MOVIE RA TINGS (MP AA) NR NO RA TING (NOT RA TED) AND NA (NOT APPLICABLE) PROGRAMS. Movie which has not been rated or where rating does not apply . G GENERAL AUDIENCES. All[...]

Support Information 55 • T echnical Information • Ratings List for parental control T echnical Information Aspect Ratio ( FORMA T) Press the FORMA T button to cycle through the aspect modes. This lets you choose the aspect depending on the format of the received signal and your preference. (p. 21) (e.g.: in case of 4:3 image) • FULL • JUST [...]

56 Data format information ● Compatible Data format for Media player (SD card/USB flash memory)/DLNA p. 30 DCF (Design rule for camera file system): A Japan Electronics and Information T echnology Industries Association’s standard EXIF: Exchangeable Image File Format Note ● Format the card with the recording equipment. ● The picture may not[...]

Support Information 57 • T echnical Information VIERA Link TM “ HDA VI Control TM ” HDMI connections to some Panasonic equipment allow you to interface automatically . (p. 33) ● This function may not work normally depending on the equipment condition. ● The equipment can be operated by other remote controls with this function on even if t[...]

58 PC Input T erminals ● Signal Names for D-sub 15P Connector 1 678 3 9 45 10 15 14 13 12 11 2 Pin No. Signal Name Pin No. Signal Name Pin No. Signal Name R GND (Ground) NC (not connected) G GND (Ground) NC B GND (Ground) HD/SYNC NC (not connected) NC (not connected) VD GND (Ground) GND (Ground) NC Pin Layout for PC Input T erminal Input signal t[...]

Support Information 59 • Care and Cleaning • T echnical Information Care and Cleaning First, unplug the Power cord plug from the wall outlet. Display panel The front of the display panel has been specially treated. Wipe the panel surface gently using only a cleaning cloth or a soft, lint-free cloth. ● If the surface is particularly dirty , so[...]

60 Specifications TC-L32E5 TC-L37E5 TC-L42E5 TC-L47E5 Power Source AC 1 10-127 V , 60 Hz Power Consumption Rated Power Consumption 71 W 81 W 85 W 1 12 W Standby condition 0.15 W 0.15 W 0.1 W 0.1 W Display panel Aspect Ratio 16:9 Visible screen size 32” class (32 inches measured diagonally) 37” class (37 inches measured diagonally) 42” class ([...]

Support Information 61 • Frequently Asked Questions (F AQ) • Specifications Answers Questions Picture Frequently Asked Questions (F AQ) If there is a problem with your TV , please refer to the table below to determine the symptoms, then carry out the suggested check. If this does not solve the problem, visit the Panasonic web site for further a[...]

62 Answers Questions Sound Other Why is there no sound coming from the TV? • Make sure the volume is up and MUTE is off. • Confirm the TV speakers are set to ON by pressing MENU and selecting “Audio” “Advanced audio”. (p. 50) • Check that the correct SAP (Secondary Audio Program) is selected by pressing the SAP button on the remote co[...]

Support Information 63 • Frequently Asked Questions (F AQ) Answers Questions Networking How do I get EASY IPTV to work on my TV? 1. Y ou need a broadband (high speed) Internet service with a speed of no less than 1.5 Mbps (p. 39). 2. Connect the TV to the Internet through your router by an Ethernet cable or a compatible Panasonic USB wireless ada[...]

64 Index A Accessories ............................................................. 8 ANT/Cable ....................................................... 16, 46 Antenna ............................................................1 1, 16 Audio ...................................................................... 50 Audio, Advanced ..................[...]

Support Information 65 • Limited Warranty (for U.S.A. and Puerto Rico only) • Index Limited W arranty (for U.S.A. and Puerto Rico only) Panasonic Consumer Marketing Company of North America, Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic W ay Secaucus, New Jersey 07094 Panasonic LCD T elevision Limited W arranty Limited W arra[...]

66 Customer Services Directory (for U.S.A. and Puerto Rico) Customer Services Directory (United States and Puerto Rico) Obtain Product Information and Operating Assistance; locate your nearest Dealer or Service Center; purchase Parts and Accessories; or make Customer Service and Literature requests by visiting our Web Site at: http://www .panasonic[...]

Support Information 67 • Limited Warranty (for Canada) • Customer Services Directory (for U.S.A. and Puerto Rico) Limited W arranty (for Canada) Panasonic Canada Inc. 5770 Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario L4W 2T3 P ANASONIC PRODUCT – LIMITED W ARRANTY Panasonic Canada Inc. warrants this product to be free from defects in material and workma[...]

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TC-L32E5 32" LCD HDTV SPECIFICA TIONS DIMENSIONS JACKS T op View Front View Back View Note: T o make sure that the LCD TV fits the cabinet properly when a high degree of precision is required, we recommend that you use the LCD TV itself to make the necessary cabinet measurements. Panasonic cannot be responsible for inaccuracies in cabinet desi[...]

TC-L37E5 37" LCD HDTV SPECIFICA TIONS DIMENSIONS JACKS T op View Front View Back View Note: T o make sure that the LCD TV fits the cabinet properly when a high degree of precision is required, we recommend that you use the LCD TV itself to make the necessary cabinet measurements. Panasonic cannot be responsible for inaccuracies in cabinet desi[...]

TC-L42E5 42" LCD HDTV SPECIFICA TIONS DIMENSIONS JACKS T op View Front View Back View Note: T o make sure that the LCD TV fits the cabinet properly when a high degree of precision is required, we recommend that you use the LCD TV itself to make the necessary cabinet measurements. Panasonic cannot be responsible for inaccuracies in cabinet desi[...]

TC-L47E5 47" LCD HDTV SPECIFICA TIONS DIMENSIONS JACKS T op View Front View Back View Note: T o make sure that the LCD TV fits the cabinet properly when a high degree of precision is required, we recommend that you use the LCD TV itself to make the necessary cabinet measurements. Panasonic cannot be responsible for inaccuracies in cabinet desi[...]

Customer ’ s Record The model number and serial number of this product can be found on its back cover . Y ou should note this serial number in the space provided below and retain this book, plus your purchase receipt, as a permanent record of your purchase to aid in identification in the event of theft or loss, and for W arranty Service purposes.[...]