Plasma television model no. th-37px70b; th-42px70b; th-50px70b (26 pages)
Summary of Contents for Panasonic viera th-l32x20a
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TH-L32X20A 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 TQB4GC0373...
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Experience an amazing level of multimedia excitement Receive digital terrestrial services using an integrated Digital TV tuner 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...
Standard accessories Contents Check that you have the accessories and items shown Be sure to Read Remote Control Pedestal p. 6 Safety Precautions ···································· 4 N2QAYB000494 (Warning / Important Installation Notices) Quick Start Guide Accessories / Options ······························· 6 Batteries for the Fall-prevention Basic Connection ······································...
Using an unapproved pedestal or other voltage components may cause serious fixtures may make the TV unstable, risking electrical shock.) injury. Be sure to ask your local Panasonic Have the TV checked, adjusted, or repaired dealer to perform setup. at your local Panasonic dealer.
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Inportant Installation Notices ■ Install TV on a stable surface If a television is not positioned in a sufficiently stable location, it can be potentially hazardous due to falling. Many injuries, particularly to children, can be avoided by taking simple precautions such as: Using cabinets or stands recommended by the manufacturer of the television.
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.
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A Band C Wood screw This image is for illustrative purposes only. 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...
Basic Connection External equipment and cables shown are not supplied with this TV. Please ensure that the TV is disconnected from the mains socket before attaching or disconnecting any leads. Connecting aerial TV only Rear of the TV AC 220 - 240 V, 50 / 60 Hz Aerial Mains lead...
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Connecting DVD Recorder / VCR TV, DVD Recorder or VCR Rear of the TV AC 220 - 240 V, 50 / 60 Hz Aerial Mains lead RCA cable RF cable RF cable DVD Recorder or VCR...
Identifying Controls Remote control 5 VIERA TOOLS (p. 21) Displays some special feature icons and accesses easily POWER 6 VIERA Link (p. 41) INPUT SD CARD Accesses VIERA Link Menu 7 OK OFF TIMER ASPECT MENU Confirms selections and choices Press after selecting channel positions to INFO EXIT...
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6 C.A.T.S. (Contrast Automatic Tracking System) sensor Senses brightness to adjust picture quality when “Eco Mode” in the Picture Menu is set to “On” (p. 24) 7 Power LED Standby: red On: green When using the remote control, indicates the TV has received a command. 8 Function Select Volume / Backlight / Contrast / Brightness / Colour / Sharpness / Tint (NTSC mode) /...
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.
Watching TV Turn power on POWER INPUT POWER Mains power On / Off switch should be OFF TIMER On (p. 11). ASPECT MENU INFO EXIT Select Digital TV or Analogue TV mode Also possible to select the mode pressing the TV button repeatedly on the remote control or side panel of the TV.
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Watching TV Other useful functions Display information banner INFO Display information banner Also appears when changing a channel Channel position and name Current time Example (Digital TV mode) 1 BBC ONE WALES 11:35 pm All Digital Channels Programme Select favourites Coronation Street 11:00 pm - 11:55 pm Software update...
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Other useful functions Change aspect ratio Enjoy viewing the picture at its optimum size and aspect. ASPECT Display Aspect Selection list Aspect Selection Aspect Selection store 16:9 14:9 16:9 Just 4:3 Full Zoom1 14:9 Zoom2 select Zoom3 Select Just Change EXIT RETURN While the list is displayed,...
Using TV Guide (Digital TV mode) Using TV Guide enables you to select programme easily, view programme informations, etc. TV Guide Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) provides an on screen listing of the current and future programmes over the next seven days depending on broadcasters. View TV Guide POWER INPUT...
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 appropriately coloured button.
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Viewing Teletext Functions (Teletext mode) View in multi window Watch TV and Teletext in two windows at once MENU (press twice) Select teletext only or picture / teletext Operations can be made only in Teletext screen. FULL / TOP / BOTTOM (TOP) (BOTTOM) Normal (FULL)
Watching External inputs Connect the external equipment (VCRs, DVD equipment, PC, etc.) and you can watch through the input. To connect the equipment p. 46, 47 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. POWER INPUT Display the input selection menu...
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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. 41), select the code “73”.
How to Use VIERA TOOLS You can access some special features easily by using the VIERA TOOLS function. Display icons of the feature POWER INPUT ASPECT MENU OFF TIMER EXIT Select a feature OPTION RETURN select access TEXT STTL INDEX HOLD VIERA Link Control Follow the operation of each feature MUTE...
How to Use Menu Functions Various menus allow you to make settings for the picture, sound, and other functions. POWER Display the menu INPUT MENU Displays the functions that can be set ASPECT MENU OFF TIMER (varies according to the input signal) EXIT Select the menu Main Menu...
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Overview Main Menu Picture Sound Setup Picture (p. 24) Picture Menu Viewing Mode Normal Backlight Contrast Digital TV Tuning Menu Brightness Favourites Edit Access Colour Channel List Access Sharpness Auto Tuning Access Tint Manual Tuning Access Colour Balance Normal Update Channel List Access Vivid Colour New Channel Message...
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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, P-NR and 3D-COMB can be adjusted and stored to suit your particular viewing requirement.
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Menu Item Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives) Selects 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. In Music and Speech mode, you can adjust “Bass”...
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Menu Item Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives) Select to fit the input signal (Digital / Analogue) (p. 49). HDMI1 / 2 / 3 Digital : HDMI cable connection Input Analogue : HDMI-DVI adapter cable connection HDMI input mode only Reset Sound Press the OK button to reset the present settings of Mode, Balance, Defaults Headphone Volume, and Surround in Sound Menu to the default.
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Menu Item Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives) Sets to use VIERA Link functions (Off / On) VIERA Link VIERA Link functions become available when “VIERA Link” is set to “On” (p. 42). Power on Link Sets to use Power on Link functions (Off / On) (p. 42) Power off Link Sets to use Power off Link functions (Off / On) (p.
Tuning and Editing Channels You can make Auto Tuning, listing your favourite channels, skipping unwanted channels, etc. Select Digital TV or Analogue TV The selected mode is displayed on the screen (p. 13). POWER INPUT ASPECT MENU OFF TIMER Display the menu EXIT MENU Select “Setup”...
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Digital TV Tuning Menu List favourite channels Favourites Edit Create your favourite channel lists (Favourites) from various broadcasters (up to 4: Favourites1 to 4). The Favourites lists are available from the Information banner (p. 14) and the TV Guide (p. 16). Select a channel to list Add it to the Favourites list Digital TV Favourites Editor...
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Digital TV Tuning Menu Auto Tuning Set all channels automatically Start Auto Tuning Settings are made automatically Automatically retune Digital TV Auto Tuning Digital TV Auto Tuning Analogue Scan Scan CH C1 all Digital TV channels This will take about 7 minutes. received in the area.
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Analogue TV Tuning Menu Skip unwanted channels / Edit channels (Change name, Move) Channel List Select a channel and reveal / hide reveal / hide You can hide unwanted Analogue TV Channel List BBC1 :reveal channels. The hidden ***** :hide (skip) channels cannot be ***** select...
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 POWER INPUT MENU ASPECT...
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. 19 POWER Display the menu INPUT MENU ASPECT MENU OFF TIMER...
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.). POWER INPUT OFF TIMER ASPECT MENU Display the menu EXIT MENU Select “Setup” OPTION RETURN access Main Menu Picture...
Updating the TV Software (Digital TV mode) From time to time, a new version of software may become available for download to enhance the performance or operations of the TV. If there is an update available, a notification banner is displayed when the channel has the update information.
Using Media Player Viewing from SD Card (VIERA IMAGE VIEWER) Photo Mode: View still pictures recorded on a digital camera. Video Mode: Play back video recorded on a digital video camera. Music Mode: Play back music recorded on a digital recorder. When these functions are used, the audio signal is output from AV1, AV2, and DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminals, but video signals are not output.
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Photo mode Photo mode will read all “.jpg” extension files in the card. Insert the SD Card, and then select “Photo” mode (p. 36) Error display (images that could not be loaded, etc.) Thumbnail images of all photos on the SD Card are displayed. To change the background music “Photo Setup”...
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Using Media Player Viewing from SD Card (VIERA IMAGE VIEWER) Video mode Video mode supports AVCHD and MPEG2 file formats. Access to “Video” mode (p. 36) Error display (titles that could not be loaded, etc.) Thumbnails of video titles in the SD Card are displayed.
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Operations during playback To change the aspect ratio To display / hide the operation INFO (only for the 4:3 movie content) guide and information banner ASPECT To operate the playback EXIT RETURN Rewind RETURN To return to thumbnail Pause / Playback Playback Title Trip1...
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Using Media Player Listening from SD Card Music mode Music mode supports MP3 file format. Insert the SD Card, and then select “Music” mode (p. 36) Media Player Folder View Music INFO To display the information of the highlighted folder or music Folder1 Folder2 Folder3...
VIERA Link “ 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.
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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) •...
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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 HDD of the connected DIGA Recorder. This function is available with DIGA Recorder which has HDD.
VIERA Link “ 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.
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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 “Summary of features”, “Connection”, “Preparations”...
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 Rear of the TV Side of the TV (Viewing)
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Aerial To record / playback RF cable DVD Recorder / VCR (Viewing) To watch DVDs (Listening) DVD player To watch satellite broadcasts Satellitedish Set top box Satellite cable Fully wired HDMI compliant cable HDMI equipment “HDMI connection” (p. 49) DVD Recorder Fully wired HDMI compliant cable HDMI terminal...
Technical Information Channel Allocation (Analogue TV mode) CH Display / Receive Channel CH 0 - CH 5 S 2 - S 10 CH 5A CH 6 - CH 9 CH 9A CH 10 - CH 12 S 11 - S 44 CH 20 - CH 75 Rating (Digital TV mode) Rating...
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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 ( ∗ 1) with an HDMI or DVI output terminal, such as a DVD player, a set top box or a game equipment, can be connected to the HDMI terminal using an HDMI compliant (fully wired) cable.
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Technical Information 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 ∗...
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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.) Data format for Card browsing...
Wipe the mains plug with a dry cloth at regular intervals. Moisture and dust may lead to fire or electrical shock. 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.
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Problem Actions Change the setting of “P-NR” in the Picture Menu (to remove noise). (p. 24) 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.
HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries. HDAVI Control is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation. “AVCHD” and the “AVCHD” logo are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
Specifications TH-L32X20A Power rating AC 220 - 240 V, 50 / 60 Hz 0.52 A Normal (Home) mode 69 W Standby condition 0.3 W Aspect Ratio 16:9 80 cm (diagonal) Visible screen size 698 mm (W) × 393 mm (H) Number of pixels 1,049,088 (1,366 (W) ×...
Authorised Service Centre. • Send or bring the product to a Panasonic Authorised Service Centre together with your proof of purchase receipt as a proof of purchase date. Please note that freight and insurance to and / or from your nearest Authorised Service Centre must be arranged by you.