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Advanced

 How to Use Menu Functions

(picture, sound quality

, etc.)

(Continued)

 Menu list

Menu

Item

Adjustments/Configurations (alternatives)

Setup

Channel surf mode

Sets the mode to select the channel with the Channel up/down button.

(All/Favorite/Digital only/Analog only)

• 

Favorite: Only channels registered as FAVORITE. (p. 16)

Language

Selects the screen menu language.

Clock

Adjusts the clock. (p. 14)

ANT/Cable setup

Sets channels. (p. 13)

Input labels

Selects the terminal and label of the external equipment. (p. 37)

VIERA

 Link settings

VIERA Link

Controls the equipment connected to HDMI terminals 

(Off/On) 

(p. 28)

• 

“Power off link”, “Power on link”, “Energy saving mode”, “Unselected device energy save” 

and “Default speakers” cannot be selected if “Off” is set.

Power on link

Sets “Power on link” of the HDMI connected equipment 

(No/Yes) 

(p. 28)

Power off link

Sets “Power off link” of the HDMI connected equipment 

(No/Yes) 

(p. 28)

Energy saving 

mode

Sets “Energy saving mode” of the HDMI connected equipment. 

(Quick start/Save) 

(p. 28)

Unselected 

device energy 

save

Sets “Unselected device energy save” of the HDMI connected equipment. (p. 28)

(No (stay on)/Yes (with prompt)/Yes (no prompt))

Default speakers

Selects the default speakers 

(TV/Theater) 

(p. 28)

ECO/energy saving

Power save

Reduces screen brightness to lower power consumption. Eye-friendly for viewing in a dark 

room. 

(Standard/Saving)

No signal for 10 

minutes

To conserve energy, the TV automatically turns off when NO SIGNAL and NO OPERATION 

continue for more than 10 minutes. 

(Stay on/Power TV off)

Note

• 

Not in use when “Auto power on”, “On/Off Timer” or “Lock” is set, or while “SD mode” or 

“Digital Channel” is selected.

• 

“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 the power was turned 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 activity for 3 

hours

To conserve energy, the TV automatically turns off when no operation of remote and side 

panel key continues for more than 3 hours. 

(Stay on/Power TV off)

Note

• 

Not in use when “Auto power on” or “On/Off Timer” is set, or while “PC input” is selected.

• 

“No activity for 3 hours was activated” will be displayed for about 10 seconds when the TV 

is turned on for the first time after the power was turned off by “No activity for 3 hours”.

• 

The on-screen display will flash 3, 2 and 1 to indicate the last three (3) remaining minutes 

prior to the shut-off.

Advanced 

setup

Auto power on

Turns TV On automatically when the cable box or a connected device is turned On 

(No/Yes)

TV AC cord must be plugged into this device. TV comes on every time the power is restored.

• 

The “Sleep” timer, “On / Off timer”, and “First time setup” will not function if “Auto power on” is set. 

(p. 38)

Image viewer 

auto play

Set “Thumbnail” or “Slideshow” to play back SD cards automatically. 

(Slideshow/Thumbnail/Set later/Off)

First time setup

Restart first time setup from “Language” setting. (p. 12)

About

Displays TV version and software license.

Reset to defaults

Performing Reset will clear all items set with Setup, such as channel settings.

 Sub menu list

Menu

Item

Adjustments/Configurations (alternatives)

Setup 

SUB MENU

Channel surf mode

Sets the mode to select the channel with Channel up/down button. 

(All/Favorite/Digital only/Analog only)

Set favorite

Sets favorite channels. (p. 16)

Edit CH caption

Changes the station identifier. (p. 35)

Signal meter

Checks the signal strength if interference or freezing occurs on a digital image.

How to Use Menu Functions

 Menu list

Menu

Item

Adjustments/Configurations (alternatives)

Picture

Reset to defaults*

Resets all picture adjustments to factory default settings except for “Advanced picture”.

Picture mode

Basic picture mode 

(Vivid/Standard/Cinema/Custom) 

(p. 43)

Back light

Adjusts the luminance of the back light.

Contrast, Brightness,

Color, Tint, Sharpness

Adjusts color, brightness, etc. for each picture mode to suit your taste

• 

Display range

 

Contrast/Brightness/Color/Sharpness:

 0 - 100

 

Tint:

        

 

-50 

+50

Color temp.

Selects a choice of Cool (blue), Normal, or Warm (red) color. 

(Cool/Normal/Warm)

A.I. picture

Controls dark areas without affecting the black level or brightness in the overall picture 

(Off/On)

 

C.A.T.S.

Adjusts the brightness and gradation according to the ambient lighting condition. 

(Off/On)

Video NR

Reduces noise, commonly called snow. Leave it off when receiving a strong signal. 

(Off/On)

Aspect adjustments

Screen format

Changes the format (aspect ratio). 

(FULL/H-FILL/JUST/4:3/ZOOM)

Lets you choose the aspect depending on the format of received signal. (p. 41)

HD size

Selects between 95 % (Size 1) or 100 % (Size 2) for the scanning area with High-definition 

signal. 

(Size 1/Size 2)

Select “Size 1” if noise is generated on the edges of the screen.

• 

Size 1: Selected item for “HD size”. Scanning 95 %

• 

Size 2: Selected item for “HD size”. Scanning 100 %

H size

Adjusts the horizontal display range to reduce noise of both side edges of an image. 

(Size 1/Size 2)

Size 2: Adjusts the image size according to the aspect mode for to reduce noise. 

(p. 44)

Zoom 

adjustments

Adjusts vertical alignment and size when aspect setting is “ZOOM”

PC adjustments

Sets PC display (p. 22)

Advanced picture

3D Y/C filter 

Minimizes noise and cross-color in the picture. 

(Off/On) 

Color matrix

Selects image resolution of component-connected devices 

(SD/HD)

• 

SD:  Standard Definition       HD:  High Definition

• 

Only used with 480p video signal.

MPEG NR

Reduces noise of specific digital signals of DVD, STB, etc. 

(Off/On)

Black level

Selects Dark or Light. Valid only for external input signals. 

(Dark/Light)

3:2 pulldown

Adjusts the picture recorded in 24 fps for optimum quality. 

(Off/On/Auto)

Audio

Reset to defaults*

Resets Bass, Treble, and Balance adjustments to factory default settings.

Bass

Increases or decreases the bass response.

Treble

Increases or decreases the treble response.

Balance

Emphasizes the left / right speaker volume.

Advanced audio

Surround

Enhances audio response when listening to stereo. 

(Off/On)

Volume leveler

Minimizes volume disparity after switching to external inputs.

TV speakers

Switches to “Off” when using external speakers 

(Off/On)

• 

“Surround” and “Volume leveler” do not work if “Off” is selected.

HDMI 1 in

HDMI 2 in

HDMI 3 in

The default setting is “Digital” for the HDMI connection. (Digital input signal) 

Select audio input terminal when DVI cable is connected. (Analog audio input signal)

(Digital/Component/Video 1/Video 2)

Timer

Sleep, Timer 1-5

The TV can automatically turn On/Off at the designated date and time

Lock

Locks the channels and programs. (p. 32)

Closed 

caption

Closed caption

Displays subtitles (Closed caption). (p. 36)

  In the AV mode, the Audio and Setup menus give fewer options.

 *  Confirmation screen is displayed. Select “Yes” and press OK to reset.

Summary of Contents for Viera TC-L32U22X

Page 1: ...duct 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 Electronic Industries Alliance http www eiae org Operating Instructions 32 37 42 Class 1080p LCD HDTV 31 5 37 0 42 0 inches measured diagonally TQB2AC0003 Model No TC L32U22X TC L37U22X T...

Page 2: ...PC Screen on TV 22 How to Use Menu Functions picture sound quality etc 23 VIERA LinkTM HDAVI ControlTM 26 Lock 32 Editing and Setting Channels 34 Closed Caption 36 Input Labels 37 Using Timer 38 Recommended AV Connections 39 Ratings List for Lock 40 Technical Information 41 Care and Cleaning 45 FAQ 46 Specifications 48 Enjoy your TV Basic Features Advanced Features FAQs etc Safety Precautions 4 Pl...

Page 3: ...nding 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 SHOCK DO NOT OPEN WARNING To reduce the risk of electric shock do not remove cover or back No user serviceable parts inside Refer servicing to qualified service personnel The l...

Page 4: ...ncorrect installation may cause battery leakage and corrosion resulting in damage to the remote control Do not mix old and new batteries Do not mix different battery types such as alkaline and manganese batteries Do not use rechargeable Ni Cd batteries Do not burn or break batteries Pedestal TBL3AX0005 or TBL3AX0010 TC L32U22X TBL2AX0029 TC L37U22X TBL2AX0031 TC L42U22X M6 How to assemble p 8 Dept...

Page 5: ...lt Antenna terminal Pin terminals HDMI terminal green blue red green Firmly tighten by hand Match colors of plugs and terminals Insert firmly Insert firmly Reference of connection Attaching the pedestal to TV 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 ...

Page 6: ...t of electric energy even when turned off Do not place any objects between the TV remote control sensor and remote control TV controls indicators Changes the input mode Chooses menu and submenu entries Volume up down Selects channels in sequence Front of the TV POWER button Menu navigations Remote control Basic Connection Continued Switches TV On or Off Standby Changes the input mode p 20 Displays...

Page 7: ... Menu screen p 25 Press to return to the previous screen Auto channel setup ANT Cable setup Select the connected Antenna in terminal ANT Cable setup Step 3 of 6 Select Not used when viewing TV via Satellite receiver or Cable box Note Select Cable when viewing via Cable DTA Box Cable Antenna Not used ANTENNA Cable In ANTENNA Cable In OK RETURN Select select OK Not used Go to Label inputs Select Not...

Page 8: ... Other Useful Functions Operate after Note About broadcasting systems Analog NTSC Conventional broadcasting Digital ATSC New programming that allows you to view more channels featuring high quality video and sound Select the Input labels Label inputs Select NEXT then press OK to go to next step Label inputs Step 5 of 6 Press RIGHT to select a label for each input Example DVD Blu ray etc or Not use...

Page 9: ...avorite 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 Watching TV Continued Use the Favorite Feature 1 Display Favorite channels 2 Select the channel Favorite channels 1 3 26 1 1 2 3 4 5 select or 3 Set Favorite channel ...

Page 10: ...ng microSDHC Card miniSD Card microSD Card adapter If a microSDHC Card miniSD Card or microSD Card is used insert remove it together with the adapter For cautions and details on SD Cards p 42 Gently insert the SD Card label surface facing front Label surface Push until a click is heard Cutout Press in lightly on SD Card then release Sort To sort by Folder month or date In Select the sort type Slid...

Page 11: ... If no HDMI equipment is connected or standard HDMI equipment non VIERA Link is used set it to Off For more details on the external equipment s connections please refer to the operating manuals for the equipment If you have applicable equipment connected to the TV you can watch videos and DVDs on the TV screen Input Select You can select the external equipment to access To return to TV With the co...

Page 12: ...nu adjust or select Displaying PC Screen on TV The screen of the PC connected to the unit can be displayed on the TV You can also listen to PC sound with the audio cable connected To connect PC p 39 PC menu setting change as desired Making settings How to Use Menu Functions to p 23 Menu Item Adjustments Configurations options Picture PC adjustments Reset to defaults Resets PC adjust Confirmation s...

Page 13: ...th Channel up down button All Favorite Digital only Analog only Set favorite Sets favorite channels p 16 Edit CH caption Changes the station identifier p 35 Signal meter Checks the signal strength if interference or freezing occurs on a digital image How to Use Menu Functions Menu list Menu Item Adjustments Configurations alternatives Picture Reset to defaults Resets all picture adjustments to fac...

Page 14: ...rol equipped components using one button on the TV remote Enjoy additional HDMI Inter Operability with Panasonic products which have the HDAVI Control function This TV supports HDAVI Control 5 function Connections to the equipment DVD recorder DIGA HD Camcorder Home theater system Amplifier etc with HDMI cables allow you to interface with them automatically Equipment with the HDAVI Control functio...

Page 15: ...ion about the TV settings can be transmitted to each piece of an equipment Recorder Home theater Player that has HDAVI Control 3 or later function connected to a TV with HDMI cable Transmittable data Recorder Home theater Player On Screen Display Language setting English Español Français Panel Aspect Ratio 16 9 fixed Closed caption information Mode CC type Digital setting Channel information Input...

Page 16: ...of three for Home theater Player Camcorder LUMIX Digital camera Note There is a limit to the number of HDMI connectors Recorder TV VIERA Link control Speaker output Back to TV select change You can select available items only Operate the equipment with the TV s remote control pointing it at the TV To operate the equipment read the manual of the equipment Available TV s remote control buttons Wheth...

Page 17: ...ecific age based rating level the Off rating and any other more restrictive ratings will also be blocked To select the channel or the rating of the program to lock Channel lock Select up to 7 1 7 channels to block These channels will be blocked regardless of the program rating Select Mode and set to Custom Select a channel to lock Menu Selects the lock mode Custom Channel lock Mode Channel 1 Chann...

Page 18: ...back to the previous page select the item to edit Caption Favorite Add next Caption Changes the station identifier Favorite Registers channels to the Favorite List Add Adds or skips channels To cancel the Edit Manual program Edit Cancel Apply Caption Favorite Add 2 Yes 3 Yes 4 Yes 5 Yes Channel select next Changes will be lost Continue Yes No OK returns to ANT Cable setup select Yes Signal meter C...

Page 19: ...cludes a built in decoder that is capable of providing a text display of the audio The program being viewed must be transmitting the Closed Caption CC information p 41 Select the item and set Menu Selects style and language for displaying digital Closed Caption Primary CC1 On Closed caption Digital Mode Analog Digital setting Reset to defaults select set Mode On To display Closed captions CC on mu...

Page 20: ...nnel Day On time Off time select set or Sets the time when the TV turns on The TV will turn off after 90 minutes or as specified 4 18 SUN Day On time Off time 12 0 LAST AM PM Clear 9 OK RETURN Select SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT displays the nearest future date MON FRI SAT SUN DAILY Every SUN Every MON Every TUE Every WED Every THU Every FRI Every SAT Select the channel Channel Select the day Day T...

Page 21: ...xempt 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 22: ...ume of the equipment 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 5 is the newest standard current as of December 2009 for the HDAVI Control compatible equipment This standard is compatible with the conventional HDAVI equipment HDMI connection HDMI high d...

Page 23: ...mes for D sub 15P Connector Care and Cleaning First unplug the Power cord plug from the wall outlet Display panel The front of the display panel has been specially treated Wipe the panel surface gently using only a cleaning cloth or a soft lintfree cloth If the surface is particularly dirty soak a soft lint free cloth in diluted mild liquid dish soap 1 part mild liquid dish soap diluted by 100 tim...

Page 24: ... 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 is displayed on screen Check Picture menu p 24 Check the cable connections Check that the correct input has been selected Only s...

Page 25: ...XGA Horizontal scanning frequency 31 69 kHz Vertical scanning frequency 59 86 Hz Channel Capability ATSC NTSC Digital 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 2 VIDEO RCA PIN Type 1 1 0 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 synchronization PB PR 0 35...

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