Watching TV

Turn power on

(Remote)

(TV)

Note

Please select correct input --> (p. 21)

or

VIERA Connect Banner appears

Press OK/INTERNET (or VIERA CAST) button to enter VIERA Connect. (p. 39)

To hide the banner Press any button except OK/INTERNET (or VIERA CAST)

button (Time-out period of this banner is 5 sec.)

You can also set the banner display status (on/off) in the Setup menu. (p. 49)

Menu > Setup > Advanced setup > VIERA Connect Banner

Getting

Select a channel number

up

or down

• Also available side CH button on the unit.

[For Cable/Satellite box connection]

-Use your connected box’s remote control.

Note

To directly enter the digital channel number

When tuning to a digital channel,

press the button to enter the minor number in a compound channel number.

example: CH15-1:

started Basic

Reselect “Cable” or “Antenna” in “ANT in” of “ANT/Cable setup” to switch the signal reception between cable TV and antenna. (p. 13, 42)

The channel number and volume level remain the same even after the TV is turned off.

Other Useful Functions

Listen with SAP (Secondary Audio Programming)

Select the Audio mode for watching TV

Digital mode

Press SAP to select next Audio track (if available) when receiving a digital channel.

Audio track 1 of 2 (English)

Analog mode

Press SAP to select the desired Audio mode.

• Each press of SAP will change the Audio mode. (Stereo/SAP/Mono)

SAP is not available when watching TV with a Cable or Satellite box connected via HDMI. Contact your Cable or Satellite operator for instructions on enabling SAP with their box.

Closed Caption

Switches the Closed Caption mode On or Off

Closed caption Off

 

Closed caption On

 

Closed caption On mute

 

 

 

 

 

Closed Caption is not available when watching TV with a Cable or Satellite box connected via HDMI.

Contact your Cable or Satellite operator for instructions on enabling CC with their box.

Displaying Information

Displays and removes information. When watching programming via the Antenna/Cable input, shows the channel banner.

ChannelClock

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

THE NEWS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

15-2

 

 

 

 

 

 

12:30

PM

 

ABC-HD

CC SAP

TV-G

1080i

Standard

4:3

30

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Station

 

SAP

 

 

Signal

Picture

 

 

Sleep

timer

identifier

 

indication

 

resolution

mode

 

 

remaining time

 

 

Closed

caption

Rating Level

 

 

Aspect ratio

Watching TV First Time Setup

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Panasonic TC-L42D30 owner manual Watching TV, Turn power on, Select a channel number

TC-L42D30 specifications

The Panasonic TC-L42D30 is a notable flat-panel television that captures the attention of viewers with its impressive features and performance. As part of Panasonic’s D30 series, this LED LCD TV is designed to deliver an outstanding viewing experience with a focus on clarity, color accuracy, and connectivity.

At the heart of the TC-L42D30 is its 42-inch display, which boasts a full HD resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels. This high-definition capability ensures that images are vibrant and detailed, making it ideal for watching movies, sports, or playing video games. The television features an IPS panel, which provides wide viewing angles, allowing multiple viewers to enjoy the picture quality without significant color distortion or loss of brightness.

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