Panasonic TC-L32C12X Operating Instructions Manual Download

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Quick Start

Guide

Basic Connection

(TV + DVD Recorder or VCR)

TV)

To connect the antenna terminal and Cable Box

To connect the antenna terminal and DVD recorder or VCR

ANT OUT

ANT IN

ANTENNA

Cable In

DIO

HDMI 1

HDMI 2

DIO

HDMI 1

HDMI 2

ANT OUT

ANT IN

ANTENNA

Cable In

AUDIO

VIDEO

HDMI 1

HDMI 2

COMPONENT IN

VIDEO IN 1

AUDIO IN

DIGITAL

AUDIO OUT

AUDIO IN

DIGITAL

AUDIO OUT

Basic Connection

Note

Not all cables and external equipment shown in this book are supplied with the TV.

For more details on the external equipment’s connections, please refer to the operating manuals for the equipment.

ATSC is not available except in U.S.A., Canada, and/or Mexico.

Example 1

Connecting Antenna (To watch TV)

Cable TV

VHF/UHF Antenna

VHF/UHF Antenna

•

NTSC (National Television System Committee):

Conventional broadcasting

•

ATSC (Advanced Television Systems Committee):

Digital TV Standards include digital high-definition television

(HDTV), standard-definition television (SDTV), data broadcasting,

multi-channel surround-sound audio and interactive television.

(If no Cable Box)

Cable Box/Cable

•

You need to subscribe to a cable TV service to enjoy viewing their

programming.

•

If using a Cable Box set the TV channel to CH3 or CH4 for regular cable.

•

You can enjoy high-definition programming by subscribing to a high-

definition cable service.

The connection for high-definition can be done with the use of HDMI or

Component Video cable. (p. 11)

•

To view high-definition programming select the correct video input. (p. 20)

Power Cord

(Connect after all the

other connections.)

Back of the TV

Cable TV

AC 110-127 V

60 Hz

VHF/UHF Antenna

Cable Box

Example 2

Connecting DVD recorder (VCR) (To record/playback)

DVD Recorder

If the source has a higher resolution signal

(480p/720p/1080i), connection can be made with

the use of a Component Video or HDMI cable.

VCR

Connection can be made with the use of an RF

cable and Composite Video/S Video cable. (p. 11)

VHF/UHF Antenna

AV Equipment

(e.g. DVD Recorder

or VCR)

Back of the TV

Power Cord

AC 110-127 V

60 Hz

VHF/UHF Antenna

AV Equipment

(e.g. DVD Recorder or VCR)

(with TV tuner)

Connecting TV and AV equipment

Please refer to

on p. 11

Summary of Contents for TC-L32C12X

Page 1: ...n identification in the event of theft or loss and for Warranty Service purposes Model Number Serial Number Web Site http panasonic net Panasonic Corporation 2009 Printed in U S A This product has a fluorescent lamp that contains mercury Disposal may be regulated in your community due to environmental considerations For disposal or recycling information please contact your local authorities or the...

Page 2: ...V 15 Using VIERA TOOLS 17 Viewing from SD Card 18 Watching Videos and DVDs 20 Displaying PC Screen on TV 22 How to Use Menu Functions picture sound quality etc 24 VIERA LinkTM HDAVI ControlTM 28 Lock 34 Editing and Setting Channels 36 Closed Caption 38 Input Labels 39 Using Timer 40 Recommended AV Connections 41 Ratings List for Lock 42 Technical Information 43 Care and Cleaning 47 FAQ 48 Specific...

Page 3: ...lt up static charges In the U S Section 810 21 of the National Electrical Code provides information with respect to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure grounding of the lead in wire to an antenna discharge unit size of grounding conductors location of antenna discharge unit connection to grounding electrodes and requirements for the grounding electrode CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SH...

Page 4: ...onal injury may result Contact your nearest Panasonic Dealer immediately During set up make sure that all screws are securely tightened If sufficient care is not taken to ensure screws are properly tightened during assembly the pedestal will not be strong enough to support the TV and it might fall over and become damaged and personal injury may result Antenna terminal Pin terminals HDMI terminal g...

Page 5: ...ion SDTV data broadcasting multi channel surround sound audio and interactive television If no Cable Box Cable Box Cable You need to subscribe to a cable TV service to enjoy viewing their programming If using a Cable Box set the TV channel to CH3 or CH4 for regular cable You can enjoy high definition programming by subscribing to a high definition cable service The connection for high definition c...

Page 6: ...can enjoy high definition programming by subscribing to high definition satellite service Connection can be done with the use of HDMI or Component Video cable p 11 Note For details of external equipment connections please refer to the operating manuals for the equipment Satellite Receiver DVD Recorder or VCR with TV tuner VHF UHF Antenna Back of the TV AC 110 127 V 60 Hz Connecting TV and AV equip...

Page 7: ...keypad to select any channel p 15 or press to enter alphanumeric input in menus p 14 20 32 34 36 39 40 Use for digital channels p 15 First Time Setup First time setup is displayed only when the TV is turned on for the first time after the power cord is inserted into a wall outlet and when Auto power on p 26 27 is set to No or Press to exit from a menu screen Press to return to the previous screen ...

Page 8: ...when no operation is performed for 60 seconds and the Manual program menu will also exit automatically If you perform scanning more than twice previously saved channels are erased Set the Input labels First time setup Language Clock ANT Cable setup Input labels next select Label BLANK SKIP VCR DVD CABLE SATELLITE DVR GAME AUX RECEIVER COMPUTER Blu ray CAMERA DVD REC HOME THTR MONITOR MEDIA CTR MED...

Page 9: ... select ok 3 Set the displayed channel Set favorite 1 3 26 1 1 2 3 4 5 select the list number save the displayed channel select the list number to save the channel without pressing OK or Delete a favorite channel Set favorite 1 3 26 1 1 2 3 4 5 select delete while holding down Favorite Feature Use Favorite Feature 1 Display Favorite channels 2 Select the channel Favorite channels 1 3 26 1 1 2 3 4 ...

Page 10: ...Off Sepia Slideshow settings Speed Repeat Transition Effect Select Adjust Note To stop in mid cycle Press Speed You can set how many seconds each image is displayed in Slideshow mode Very fast Fast Medium Slow Very slow Repeat Turn the slideshow Repeat function on or off On Off Transition Select transition effect Off Wipe Wipe Wipe Wipe Comb Comb Dissolve Checker wipe Random Effect Select conversi...

Page 11: ...default For more details for Input label refer to p 39 Operate the connected equipment using the remote control supplied with the equipment Note For details see the manual of the connected equipment If you connect equipment that has the HDAVI Control function to a TV using an HDMI cable you will find it easier to use Please refer to p 28 33 Before using these functions you need to set VIERA Link s...

Page 12: ...tially or is blurred H position Adjusts the horizontal position V position Adjusts the vertical position Clock phase Alleviates the problem if the whole picture appears to flicker or is blurred First adjust the Dot Clock to get the best possible picture then adjust the Clock Phase so that a clear picture appears Note It may not be possible to display a clear picture due to poor input signals Input...

Page 13: ...the treble response Treble 0 Balance Emphasizes the left right speaker volume Balance 0 Advanced audio A I sound Equalizes overall volume levels across all channels and external inputs On Off A I sound On Surround Enhances audio response when listening to stereo On Off Surround Off Volume leveler Minimizes volume disparity after switching to external inputs Volume leveler 0 TV speakers Switch to O...

Page 14: ...No signal for 10 minutes was activated will be displayed for about 10 seconds when the TV is turned on for the first time after turning the power off by No signal for 10 minutes The on screen display will flash 3 2 and 1 to indicate the last three 3 remaining minutes prior to the shut off No signal for 10 minutes Enable No activity for 3 hours To conserve energy the TV automatically turns off when...

Page 15: ...the external equipment s connections please refer to the operating manuals for the equipment VIERA LinkTM Connections Follow the connection diagrams below for HDAVI control of a single piece of AV equipment such as a DVD recorder DIGA RAM theater or Player theater system Refer to page 30 33 for Setup Menu settings and additional control information Optional HDMI and or optical cables are not inclu...

Page 16: ...f operations is performed automatically Home Theater power switches On and playback begins TV power switches On and the playback screen is displayed Audio is muted on the TV and switches to the theater system Providing the setting information for HDAVI Control 3 or later The following information about the TV settings can be transmitted to each piece of equipment Recorder Home theater Player that ...

Page 17: ...ct VIERA Link control Select the equipment you want to access Recorder Home theater Player Camcorder LUMIX If there is more than one equipment item a number after the name indicates the number of items e g Recorder 1 Recorder 2 Recorder 3 The number of equipment items that can be connected is three for recorders and a total of three for Home theater Player Camcorder LUMIX Note There is a limit to ...

Page 18: ...t to Custom Select channel to lock Custom 3 4 Channel lock Mode Channel 1 Channel 2 Channel 3 Channel 4 Channel 5 select set To lock unlock all channels Select Mode and set to All or Off All Locks all channels Off Unlocks all channels Game lock Locks Channel 3 Channel 4 and external inputs Select Game in 5 and set to On select set On Locks Off Unlocks Program lock To set a rating level V chip tech...

Page 19: ...ly Analog only in Channel surf mode p 26 Edit Caption 80 101 Change OK RETURN Delete ABC abc G Y Edit CH caption Caption Channel select change set next or Caption Select or edit the station identifier maximum 7 characters available Favorite Set favorite 1 3 26 1 1 2 select next Set favorite Select the number Add Press OK to select Yes add or No skip Move cursor to channel number Manual program Edi...

Page 20: ...r of text Fore opacity Opacity of text Background Color of text box Back opacity Opacity of text box Outline Outline color of text Identify the setting options on the screen To reset the settings Select Reset to defaults and press OK Input labels Display labels of Connected devices Devices connected to external input terminals can be labeled for easier identification during input selection In sele...

Page 21: ... set Press to exit from a menu screen Press to return to the previous screen Note The TV automatically turns Off after 90 minutes when turned On by the Timer This operation will be cancelled if the Off time is selected or if a key is pressed Display menu Select Timer Menu VIERA Link Picture Audio Timer Lock SD card Closed caption next select Select the timer to set Timer Sleep Timer 1 Timer 2 Time...

Page 22: ...Exempt Exempt programming G General Programming intended for audience of all ages Contains no violence or the violence content is minimal or is depicted appropriately 8 ans 8 General Not recommended for young children Programming intended for a broad audience but contains light or occasional violence Adult supervision recommended 13 ans Programming may not be suitable for children under the age of...

Page 23: ...e for the terminal with the smaller number If you connect equipment that has HDAVI Control 2 or later function to the TV with HDMI cable the sound from DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal can be output as multi channel surround HDAVI Control 4 is the newest standard current as of December 2008 for the HDAVI Control compatible equipment This standard is compatible with the conventional HDAVI equipment HDMI ...

Page 24: ...ak a soft lint free cloth in diluted mild liquid dish soap 1 part mild liquid dish soap diluted by 100 times the amount of water and then wring the cloth to remove excess liquid Use this cloth to wipe the surface of the display panel then wipe it evenly with a dry cloth of the same type until the surface is dry Do not scratch or hit the surface of the panel with fingernails or other hard objects F...

Page 25: ...h advanced technology through an intricate process Sometimes a few pixels may be bright or dark These pixels do not indicate a defective panel and will have no impact on the performance of the TV Chaotic image noisy Check nearby electrical products car or motorcycle ignition systems fluorescent lamp etc No image can be displayed Check Picture menu p 24 Check the cable connections Check that the co...

Page 26: ...l Analog VHF UHF 2 69 CATV 1 135 Operating Conditions Temperature 32 F 95 F 0 C 35 C Humidity 20 80 RH non condensing Connection Terminals VIDEO IN 1 VIDEO RCA PIN Type 1 1 0 V p p 75 Ω AUDIO L R RCA PIN Type 2 0 5 V rms VIDEO IN 2 VIDEO RCA PIN Type 1 1 0 V p p 75 Ω S VIDEO Mini DIN 4 pin Y 1 0 V p p 75 Ω C 0 286 V p p 75 Ω AUDIO L R RCA PIN Type 2 0 5 V rms COMPONENT IN Y 1 0 V p p including syn...

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