Summary of Contents for Panasonic Viera TH-L32X20K
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TH-L32X20T TH-L32X20X Operating Instructions LCD TV 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 TQB4GC0399-3 TH-L32X20KMRTX_EN.indd 1...
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Experience an amazing level of multimedia excitement 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 Speaker System computer DVD Recorder DVD player / Set top box Blu-ray Disc player TH-L32X20KMRTX_EN.indd 2...
Do not pull on the lead. Hold onto the mains plug body when disconnecting lead. • Do not use a damaged mains plug or socket outlet. ● TH-L32X20K/T/X : AC AUTO 110-240 V, 50 / 60 Hz ● TH-L32X20M : AC 110-240 V, 50 / 60 Hz ●...
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Caution ■ This appliance is intended for use in tropical climates ■ When cleaning the TV, remove the mains plug ● Cleaning an energized TV may cause electrical shock. ■ When the TV is not going to be used for a long period of time, remove the mains plug ●...
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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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 Rear of the TV 200mm Screw for fixing the TV onto the wall-hanging...
Connecting aerial TV only Rear of the TV • TH-L32X20K/T/X : AC AUTO 110-240 V, 50 / 60 Hz • TH-L32X20M : AC 110-240 V, 50 / 60 Hz • TH-L32X20R : AC Single 220-240 V, 50 / 60 Hz...
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TV, DVD Recorder or VCR Rear of the TV • TH-L32X20K/T/X : AC AUTO 110-240 V, 50 / 60 Hz • TH-L32X20M : AC 110-240 V, 50 / 60 Hz • TH-L32X20R : AC Single 220-240 V, 50 / 60 Hz...
Identifying Controls Remote control VIERA TOOLS (p. 31) ● Displays some special feature icons and POWER INPUT accesses easily VIERA Link (p. 34) MENU SURROUND ● OFF TIMER Accesses VIERA Link Menu ASPECT EXIT ● Confirms selections and choices ● Press after selecting channel positions to quickly change programme Option Menu (p.
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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. 22) SD CARD VIDEO Power LED AV 3 ● Standby: red On: green ● When using the remote control, indicates AUDIO the TV has received a command.
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 ● Mains power On / Off switch should be On (p. 11). MENU OFF TIMER ASPECT Select a channel down OPTION ● To select the two-digit channel number, e.g. 39 (in a short time) HOLD ●...
Watching TV Other useful functions Display information banner Display information banner ● Also appears when changing a channel Note Input mode ● Colour system will not be CH07 5.5MHz Channel position displayed if it is set to “Auto”. 16:9 CH07 Channel number Sound system 5.5MHz...
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Other useful functions Change aspect ratio Enjoy viewing the picture at its optimum size and aspect. Display Aspect Selection list Aspect Selection store Aspect Selection 16:9 14:9 Just 16:9 4:3 Full Zoom1 14:9 Zoom2 select Zoom3 Select EXIT Just Change RETURN While the list is displayed, 4:3 Full...
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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Functions (Teletext mode) View in multi window Watch TV and Teletext in two windows at once (press twice) Select teletext only or picture / teletext ● Operations can be made only in Teletext screen. FULL / TOP / BOTTOM (TOP) (BOTTOM) Normal (FULL) Broadcast...
Watching External inputs Connect the external equipment (VCRs, DVD equipment, PC, etc.) and you can watch through the input. ● To connect the equipment p. 38, 39 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.
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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. 34), select the code “73”.
How to Use Menu Functions Various menus allow you to make settings for the picture, sound, and other functions. Display the menu ● Displays the functions that can be set MENU (varies according to the input signal) EXIT Select the menu access Main Menu Picture...
Overview Main Menu Picture Sound Setup Picture (p. 22) Picture Menu Viewing Mode Normal Backlight Contrast Brightness Colour Sharpness Tuning Menu Tint Channel List Edit Access Colour Balance Normal Auto Tuning Access Channel Colour Set (p. 24) Manual Tuning Access Picture Menu Eco Mode P-NR...
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Menu list Menu Item Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives) Basic picture mode (Dynamic / Normal / Cinema / Game) In each Viewing Mode, Backlight, Contrast, Brightness, Colour, Sharpness, Tint, Colour Balance, Eco Mode and 3D-COMB can be adjusted and stored to suit your particular viewing requirement. ●...
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Menu Item Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives) 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. ●...
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Menu Item Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives) Shipping Resets all settings to the original condition (p. 30) Condition Software Displays the software licence information Licence System Displays the system information of this TV Information AV Colour Selects optimum colour system based on video signals in AV mode System (Auto / PAL / SECAM / M.NTSC / NTSC) Available only with 480p or 576p input on video signals in a natural colour...
Tuning and Editing Channels You can make Auto Tuning, skipping unwanted channels, etc. MENU Display the menu EXIT Select “Setup” access RETURN Main Menu Picture Sound select Setup Select “Tuning Menu” Setup Menu Off Timer access Child Lock Tuning Menu Access OSD Language Display Settings...
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Channel List Edit Skip unwanted channels Select a channel and reveal / hide reveal / hide You can hide unwanted Channel List Editor :reveal channels. The hidden :hide (skip) channels cannot be select displayed except in this function. Use this function to skip ●...
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 MENU EXIT Select “Setup”...
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. 18 Display the menu MENU EXIT Select “Setup”...
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.). MENU Display the menu EXIT Select “Setup” access Main Menu Picture Sound Setup select Select “System Menu” Setup Menu access Off Timer...
How to Use VIERA TOOLS You can access some special features easily by using the VIERA TOOLS function. Display icons of the feature EXIT Select a feature select access VIERA Link Control Follow the operation of each feature ● VIERA Link Control “VIERA Link Control”...
Viewing from SD Card (VIERA IMAGE VIEWER) Photo View: View still pictures recorded on a digital camera. ● During the operation, no signals are output from any of the AV terminals ● “Date” shows the date on which the recording was made by the digital camera. It is shown with asterisks when the file has no record of the date.
Slideshow Start Slideshow (operate in step Start Slideshow Select the (press again to ● To pause photo for the resume) first view ● To return to Single view Note ● Slideshow is done within the thumbnail. Slideshow settings Display the menu Select “Viewing Setup”...
VIERA Link Functions VIERA Link “HDAVI 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 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) • RP-CDHS30 (3.0 m) • RP-CDHS50 (5.0 m) Preparations ●...
VIERA Link “HDAVI Control™” Features available (Using VIERA Link Menu) VIERA Link Control Operate the connected equipment with VIERA remote control 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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Speaker Selection Speaker control 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” (p. 34, 35) Access and control the speaker volume Display “VIERA Link Menu”...
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. 50). Camcorder / Game equipment To listen with speakers Fully wired HDMI compliant cable (ARC)
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Aerial To record / playback RF cable DVD Recorder / VCR To watch DVDs (Viewing) (Listening) DVD player Satellite dish To watch satellite broadcasts Satellite HDMI1 cable AV IN Set top box HDMI2 (ARC) AV IN Fully wired HDMI compliant cable HDMI equipment “HDMI connection”...
Technical Information Channel Allocation Channel Asia/W. CIS/ Hong Indian South American American China Japan Plan Europe E.Europe Kong Indonesia CATV Africa System CATV CH DISPLAY Receive channel – – – – – – – – – – – – – –...
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Stereo / Bilingual Sound Selection When you receive the stereo / bilingual sound system, sound output modes can be selected by pressing the Stereo / Bilingual Sound Selection button. Audio Signal STEREO MONO MAIN Mode Indicator NICAM ..Used in New Zealand, Singapore, Hong Kong etc. NICAM DUAL Type of Regular broadcast...
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Technical Information 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 ( ...
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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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Technical Information PC connection A PC may be connected to this TV so that the PC screen is displayed and sound is heard from the TV. ● PC signals that can be inputted: Horizontal scanning frequency 31 to 69 kHz; vertical scanning frequency 59 to 86 Hz.
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● 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 ●...
Maintenance First, remove the mains plug from the socket outlet. Display panel, Cabinet, Pedestal For regular care: Gently wipe the surface of the display panel, cabinet, or pedestal by using a soft cloth to clean the dirt or fingerprints. For stubborn dirt: Dampen a soft cloth with clean water or diluted neutral detergent (1 part detergent to 100 parts water).
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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FAQs Problem Actions ● Change the setting of “P-NR” in the Picture Menu (to remove noise) (p. 22). 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.
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Specifications TH-L32X20K/T/X TH-L32X20M TH-L32X20R AC AUTO 110-240 V, AC 110-240 V, 50 / 60 Hz AC Single 220-240 V, Power Source 50 / 60 Hz 50 / 60 Hz Average use 93 W Standby condition 0.3 W Aspect Ratio 16:9...
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Warranty Service purposes. Model Number Serial Number Web Site: http://panasonic.net Panasonic Corporation 2010 Printed in Malaysia TH-L32X20KMRTX_EN.indd 52 TH-L32X20KMRTX_EN.indd 52...