Panasonic doesn't give you much information online; as I write this, you can't even download a PDF version of the manual. Luckily, the print version that comes with the TV is well written and nicely illustrated, with a FAQ page and an index. The colorful quick-setup guide does a lot to help you get plugged in and going.

The Panasonic TC-L42D30 does many things well. But for the steep price, I'd want more.