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VIERA® 42" Class S30 Series Full HD Plasma HDTV  (42.0" Diag.)

Model number: TC-P42S30

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  • Fast Switching Phosphors
  • Easy IPTV
  • VIERA® Image Viewer (Photo & Movie)
  • DLNA

DLNA: How do you setup the DLNA feature?

A DLNA certified media server, such as a Windows 7 personal computer, needs to be connected to the same network as your TV. Once the DLNA server is configured on this network, press the [VIERA TOOLS] button on the remote control and select DLNA. Next, you will be prompted to select the DLNA server you wish to connect to. Select the DLNA server, then the available content will be displayed.

 What does it mean when the TV's red indicator light continuously blinks?

Panasonic utilizes the blinking light as a form of self-diagnostics, similar to the "check engine" light in your car. If you've ever experienced that, you know that a check engine light could indicate anything from a loose gas cap to something that may require more attention. Panasonic uses the number of times the light blinks, to aid the technician in trouble-shooting the problem. The blinking light helps the technician to isolate and diagnose the issue. This in turn speeds up the repair process if repair is needed, helps keep parts costs down, and helps both you and the servicer by allowing the technician to complete a repair in one trip in many cases.

I am not able to access "ANT/Cable In" when I press the [INPUT] button. Why is it greyed out?

The "ANT/Cable In" input is set to NOT USED.
Follow the instructions below to enable the TV input:
1. Press the [INPUT] button to display the TVs input select screen.
2. Press the green [G] button on the TV's remote.
3. Press the [RIGHT] arrow to select either cable or antenna
4. Press the [EXIT] button to exit the menu.
5. Refer to the EDITING AND SETTING CHANNELS section of your TV's operating instructions for information on programming channels, if necessary.

Easy IPTV: What is Easy IPTV?

Easy IPTV provides Internet functionality that allows your TV to access popular movie, music and social networking sites such as Netflix, Amazon VOD, Napster, Pandora, CinemaNow and Facebook.  In order to use Easy IPTV services, the TV needs to be connected to your home network.  Not all IPTV services are available depending on your country or region.  IPTV services are subject to change without notice.

Mounting: What is the Wall Mount hole bolt pattern?

400mm*300mm

USB Port: What can you connect to the USB port(s)?

You can connect flash memory, wireless LAN adapter, keyboard, or mass storage devices to the USB ports on the TV.  Ports are USB 2.0, providing maximum 500mA per port.

DLNA: What is DLNA?

DLNA (Digital Living Network Alliance) is a standard that makes it easy for DLNA-certified equipment to share multimedia content within a home network. A DLNA-certified media server such as a Windows 7 personal computer with Windows Media Player 12 is required.

What types of media content can be played back using DLNA, SD card or USB memory?

Certain JPEG, SD-Video, AVCHD, MP4 files, MKV files, MPEG-2 files, MP3 files, AAC files and LPCM files can be shared using the DLNA feature. Please see the Owner's Manual for the additional requirements.

How do I connect to a wireless network?

To connect to a wireless network, you will need a compatible wireless USB adapter such as Panasonic model DY-WL10. Once the adapter is inserted into the USB slot, it will be automatically detected. Please follow the on-screen instructions to setup the wireless connection. You may also check www.panasonic.com/NetConnect for updated compatibility information. Please consult your Owner's Manual for advanced setup information.

USB Port: How can I use a wired/wireless keyboard?

Connect the keyboard's USB cable or the keyboard's wireless transmitter to the television's USB port. You may then use the keyboard to enter alphanumeric characters. Special commands, such as channel up/down, volume control, etc., can also be performed with a keyboard. Please refer to your Owner's Manual for details.

There is an information box that shows features of the TV that is displaying at the bottom of the TV screen.  How do I stop the demo information from displaying on the TV?

1.   Press and hold the [Vol-] button on the side of the TV. 2.   Press the [CH] up button on the remote 3 times (while holding the [Vol-] button on the TV). 3.   Press the [Down] arrow to select "Demo mode". 4.   Press the [Right] arrow to change the "Demo mode" setting to "Off". 5.   Press the [Exit] button to exit the menu.

The message "Now in Picture Refresh mode. Going to reset setting." is displaying on the TV screen.  How do I stop the "Refresh" message from displaying on the TV?

1. Press and hold the [Vol-] button on the side of the TV. 2. Press the [CH] up button on the remote 3 times (while holding the [Vol-] button on the TV). 3. Press the [Down] arrow to select "Demo mode". 4. Press the [Right] arrow to change the "Demo mode" setting to "Off". 5. Press the [Exit] button to exit the menu.

How do I receive Closed Captioning when a set top box is connected to my TV with an HDMI cable?

The CC can be displayed on the TV if the receiver (such as a set-top box or satellite receiver) has the CC set to "On".  Contact your cable or satellite company to have the closed captioning activated in the set-top box.

The top and/or bottom of the picture on my TV are cut off.  How do I make the image on my TV smaller?

The picture format in the TV or connected device may be set to ZOOM. Change the TV's picture format by pressing the [FORMAT] button on the TV's remote repeatedly to select a different picture format, such as FULL or JUST.  If the TV is already set to a picture format other than ZOOM, the picture format of a connected device, such as a cable or satellite box, may need to be changed.  Please reference the owner's manual for the connected device for the procedure to change its picture format.

How do I connect headphones or a home theater to my television with RCA, white and red audio, cables?

An optical cable can be connected to the TV to send audio from the TV to a digital to analog audio converter.  A digital to analog audio converter can convert audio from the television's "Digital Audio Output" and send the audio to your headphones or home theater system using an RCA connection.

Connections: How do I connect my TV to audio equipment using HDMI ARC?

Connect an HDMI cable to the HDMI connection on the back of the TV labeled HDMI 1 (ARC). Then connect the other end of the HDMI cable to an ARC-enabled HDMI connection on your A/V receiver.

How do I remove the black bars from the left and right sides of the picture?

Press the [FORMAT] button on the remote to remove the black bars from the left and right hand side.  The options that are available to remove the vertical bars are H-Fill, Just, and Zoom.

Connections: What is HDMI ARC?

ARC allows the TV to play the audio from TV programming (or another source device) through a home theater system or an external  A/V amplifier device connected to the TV's HDMI (ARC) connection.

An input other than "ANT/Cable In" is greyed out in the TV's input select list. How do I enable the input?

The input is set to NOT USED.  Follow the instructions below to enable the input: 1.     Press the red [R] button on the TV's remote. 2.     Scroll down to highlight the desired input. 3.     Press the [LEFT] or [RIGHT] arrow to change the input label to anything other than "Not used". 4.     Press the [EXIT] button to exit the menu.

Mounting: What size bolt is needed for wall mounting this TV?

A M8 bolt with a 1.25 thread pitch is used for mounting this TV.  The minimum bolt depth is 0.67" (17.0 mm). The maximum bolt depth is maximum 0.87" (22.0 mm).

What is the altitude rating of this TV?

2,200m (7,200 ft)

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