Panasonic Viera TC-L32U3X Owner'S Manual Download

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Basic

Advanced

Support Information

Getting started

VIERA Link™ is a trademark of

Panasonic Corporation.

HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-

Definition Multimedia Interface are

trademarks or registered trademarks

of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United

States and other countries.

SDHC Logo is a trademark of SD-

3C, LLC.

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.

Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby

Laboratories.

HDAVI Control™ is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation.

Contents

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Watching TV ················································· 15

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Using VIERA TOOLS ··································· 18

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Watching content from external devices ······ 19

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Viewing photos with VIERA IMAGE VIEWER ····· 20

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VIERA Link

“HDAVI Control

” ··················· 22

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Editing and Setting Channels ······················· 28

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How to Use Menu Functions ························ 30

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Picture settings ··········································· 31

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Audio settings ············································· 32

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Timer settings ············································· 32

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Lock ···························································· 33

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Closed caption ············································ 33

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Setup ·························································· 34

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Ratings List for parental control ··················· 35

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Technical Information ··································· 36

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Care and Cleaning ······································· 40

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Specifications ··············································· 41

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) ············· 42

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Index ···························································· 44

Basic Features

Advanced Features

Support Information

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Safety Precautions ········································· 4

Please read before using the unit

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Accessories/Optional Accessory ··················· 7

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Connections ·················································· 9

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Identifying Controls ······································ 11

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First Time Setup ·········································· 12

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Page 1: ...erial number in the space provided below and retain this book plus your purchase receipt as a permanent record of your purchase to aid in identification in the event of theft or loss and for Warranty Service purposes Model Number Serial Number Web Site http panasonic net Panasonic Corporation 2011 Printed in U S A M0111 0 ...

Page 2: ... diagonally TQB2AC0028 English 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 Model No TC L32U3X TC L42U30X ...

Page 3: ...n amazing level of multimedia excitement SD memory card Camcorder Personal computer Amplifier with Speaker system Cable box DVD Player Blu ray Disc player DVD Recorder Blu ray Disc recorder VCR Enjoy rich multimedia ...

Page 4: ...n TM Contents Watching TV 15 Using VIERA TOOLS 18 Watching content from external devices 19 Viewing photos with VIERA IMAGE VIEWER 20 VIERA LinkTM HDAVI ControlTM 22 Editing and Setting Channels 28 How to Use Menu Functions 30 Picture settings 31 Audio settings 32 Timer settings 32 Lock 33 Closed caption 33 Setup 34 Ratings List for parental control 35 Technical Information 36 Care and Cleaning 40...

Page 5: ...erial number in the space provided below and retain this book plus your purchase receipt as a permanent record of your purchase to aid in identification in the event of theft or loss and for Warranty Service purposes Model Number Serial Number Web Site http panasonic net Panasonic Corporation 2011 Printed in Mexico M0111 0 ...

Page 6: ... diagonally TQB3AA0011 English 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 Model No TC L32U3X TC L42U30X ...

Page 7: ...n amazing level of multimedia excitement SD memory card Camcorder Personal computer Amplifier with Speaker system Cable box DVD Player Blu ray Disc player DVD Recorder Blu ray Disc recorder VCR Enjoy rich multimedia ...

Page 8: ...n TM Contents Watching TV 15 Using VIERA TOOLS 18 Watching content from external devices 19 Viewing photos with VIERA IMAGE VIEWER 20 VIERA LinkTM HDAVI ControlTM 22 Editing and Setting Channels 28 How to Use Menu Functions 30 Picture settings 31 Audio settings 32 Timer settings 32 Lock 33 Closed caption 33 Setup 34 Ratings List for parental control 35 Technical Information 36 Care and Cleaning 40...

Page 9: ...oint where they exit from the apparatus 11 Only use attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer 12 Use only with the cart stand tripod bracket or table specified by the manufacturer or sold with the apparatus When a cart is used use caution when moving the cart apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip over 13 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long per...

Page 10: ... COSMETICS ETC ABOVE THE SET INCLUDING ON SHELVES ABOVE ETC 23 WARNING SMALL PARTS CAN PRESENT CHOKING HAZARD IF ACCIDENTALLY SWALLOWED KEEP SMALL PARTS AWAY FROM YOUNG CHILDREN DISCARD UNNEEDED SMALL PARTS AND OTHER OBJECTS INCLUDING PACKAGING MATERIALS AND PLASTIC BAGS SHEETS TO PREVENT THEM FROM BEING PLAYED WITH BY YOUNG CHILDREN CREATING THE POTENTIAL RISK OF SUFFOCATION 24 WARNING To prevent...

Page 11: ...are categorized as 3 or 4 is copyrighted by several individuals and or entities Please refer to the copyright notice of those individuals at http www am linux jp dl DTV11UT GPL LGPL SOFTWARE IS DISTRIBUTED IN THE HOPE THAT IT WILL BE USEFUL BUT WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY EXPRESS IMPLIED OR STATUTORY INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE For at least thre...

Page 12: ...m any necessary set up Incorrect fitting may cause equipment to fall resulting in injury and product damage Do not mount the unit directly below ceiling lights such as spotlights floodlights or halogen lights which typically give off high heat Doing so may warp or damage plastic cabinet parts Take care when fixing wall brackets to the wall Always ensure that there are no electrical cables or pipes...

Page 13: ...e pedestal if it becomes warped or physically damaged If you use the pedestal when 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 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 ...

Page 14: ... Pin terminals HDMI terminal green blue red green yellow Firmly tighten by hand Insert firmly Insert firmly Connection references Antenna or Cable connection Cable You need to subscribe to a cable TV service to enjoy viewing their programming You may need to subscribe to a high definition HD cable service to enjoy HD programming The connection for high definition can be done with the use of an HDM...

Page 15: ...lue red e g Blu ray Disc player AV Equipment To use COMPOSITE terminals L R COMPOSITE OUT yellow white red yellow white red yellow white red or e g DVD Recorder AV Equipment e g VCR PC Computer connection VGA PC OUT Computer RGB PC cable Audio cable Connect cable which matches the audio out terminal on the computer Audio OUT Conversion adapter if necessary DIGITAL AUDIO IN e g Amplifier Optical ca...

Page 16: ...enu for special functions when available p 16 Colored buttons used for various functions Volume up down Sound mute On Off Changes aspect ratio and zoom p 16 36 Switches to previously viewed channel or input External equipment operations p 27 Closed Caption On Off p 15 Selects Secondary Audio Programming p 15 Exits from menu screen VIERA Link menu p 26 27 Display VIERA TOOLS Menu p 18 Viewing from ...

Page 17: ...to previous screen If you select Yes Screen enters the store demonstration mode To display the Set viewing mode screen again as shown above and select Home Use do one of the following Press and hold down the side POWER button for at least five seconds Unplug power cord for 30 seconds and plug it again Note If you use any other step other than then turn the TV off or if you used the EXIT button to ...

Page 18: ...s Start scanning the channels Available channels are automatically set Auto program Progress Number of analog channels Number of digital channels Press RETURN to quit 8 10 0 RETURN This process may take up to 20 minutes This step is not needed when a Cable or Satellite box is connected to an AV input Complete the Auto program setup Completion message is displayed when the Auto program scan is succ...

Page 19: ...HER Select Not used for any back panel input that has no device connected to it Afterward the input will be skipped when pressing INPUT for your convenience The input labels can be changed at any time from the TV s setup menu Adjust the Clock Set clock When done select NEXT and press OK to go to the next step Step 6 of 6 Edit RETURN Change Select 0 9 Set clock Day Hour Minute Next Year Month selec...

Page 20: ... if available when receiving a digital channel Audio track 1 of 2 English Analog mode Press SAP to select the desired Audio mode Each press of SAP will change the Audio mode Stereo SAP Mono SAP is not available when watching TV with a Cable or Satellite box connected via HDMI Contact your Cable or Satellite operator for instructions on enabling SAP with their box Closed Caption Switches the Closed...

Page 21: ...vorites or type of channels to view when pressing the channel up down button Set favorite channel below Edit the channel identifier p 29 Check the signal strength p 29 All Setup SUB MENU Edit CH caption Signal meter Set favorite Channel surf mode Call up a favorite channel FAVORITE Channel numbers registered in Favorite are displayed on the favorite tune screen Select the desired broadcast station...

Page 22: ...er key to cycle through the alphanumeric character Password setting entering You need to enter the password when you access locked channel or inputs Input your 4 digit password Menu Password Enter password If it is your first time entering the password enter the password twice in order to register it Make a note of your password Do not forget it If you have forgotten your password consult your loc...

Page 23: ...ERA Link p 26 27 Slideshow Slideshow p 20 21 VIERA IMAGE VIEWER VIERA IMAGE VIEWER p 20 21 Game mode Game mode setting Please select Picture mode Game mode allows optimum picture settings for gaming Game Standard Game Standard p 31 Eco mode ECO energy saving p 34 VIERA TOOLS is the easy way to access the TV s special features They are displayed as shortcut icons on the TV screen ...

Page 24: ...al example Label The terminal and label names of the connected equipment are displayed To label each of the inputs see below Note The input label will be displayed on the Input select screen if the Input label was customized Operate the connected device directly by using its own remote control Note PC adjustments p 31 Label each input Select Input labels in Setup For each input press to select a l...

Page 25: ...OLS p 18 Select the item VIERA IMAGE VIEWER Displayed Thumbnail screen Slideshow Start slideshow select next Slideshow Select the data to be viewed Slideshow Folders R Y Sort by month G Sort by date B OK Select RETURN Name Pana0001 Date 03 04 2010 Size 1029 1200 VIERA IMAGE VIEWER All photos Total 238 Pana0001 Pana0002 Pana0003 Pana0004 Pana0005 Pana0006 Pana0007 Pana0008 Pana0009 Pana0010 Pana001...

Page 26: ...23 2009 Total 28 Pana0001 Pana0002 Pana0003 Pana0004 Pana0011 Pana0012 Pana0013 Pana0014 Pana0055 Pana0056 Pana0057 Pana0058 select OK Go back to previous screen Photo settings In or Display Photo settings Select the item Off Photo settings Picture Audio Slideshow settings Soundtrack select change next Adjust the picture Audio Set the Soundtrack example Picture menu Picture menu Audio menu p 31 32...

Page 27: ... Audio Return Channel ARC is a function that enables digital sound signals to be sent via an HDMI cable back from the TV to a connected audio device When adding new equipment reconnecting equipment or changing the setup after the connection turn the equipment on and then switch the TV on Set the input mode to HDMI1 HDMI2 or HDMI3 p 19 and make sure that the image is displayed correctly VIERA Link ...

Page 28: ...inal then connect the camcorder to this input After connection confirm the HDAVI control functions p 24 27 HDMI mini HDMI cable HD Camcorder with VIERA Link function LUMIX with VIERA Link function If connection or setting of equipment compatible with HDAVI control is changed switch the power of this unit Off and On again while the power of all equipment is On so that the unit can correctly recogni...

Page 29: ...Link settings in Setup Menu Setup 2 2 Advanced setup First time setup About Reset to defaults VIERA Link settings ECO energy saving select next Select VIERA Link On No Yes TV Quick start No stay on Menu VIERA Link settings VIERA Link Power on link Power off link Default speakers Energy saving mode Unselected device energy save select Select On default is On change Select and make other settings On...

Page 30: ... be turned off automatically when not in use under these conditions The connected equipment has HDAVI Control 2 or later for available equipment only Example of timing for operation When the input is switched from the HDMI Default speakers TV is the default setting To set the Home theater system as Default speakers change the Default speakers setting from TV to Theater Sound will be output from th...

Page 31: ...VIERA Link Select the item Recorder TV VIERA Link control Speaker output Back to TV select Items in the VIERA Link menu may be grayed out if no compatible equipment is connected must be HDAVI Control 2 or later or if the equipment has not initiated a connection with the TV In that case switch the equipment s power Off and On while the TV is On For further details see VIERA Link on page 24 Select H...

Page 32: ...ERA TOOLS p 18 select change You can select available items only Recorder TV VIERA Link control Speaker output Back to TV 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 Digital ca...

Page 33: ... Auto program All channels Analog only Digital only After the scanning is completed select Apply see p 29 All previously saved channels are erased Press to exit from a menu screen Display the menu Select Setup Menu Setup 1 2 Clock ANT Cable setup Input labels Language All Channel surf mode next select Select ANT Cable setup Menu Setup 1 2 Clock ANT Cable setup Input labels Language All Channel sur...

Page 34: ...K RETURN Delete ABC abc R G B Y D A Select or change set Caption Select or edit the station identifier maximum 7 characters available Favorite Set favorite 1 3 26 1 1 2 3 select set Set favorite Select the number Add Press OK to select Yes add or No skip Move the cursor to a channel number Manual program Edit Cancel Apply Caption Favorite Add 2 Yes 3 Yes Channel select press OK to tune to the chan...

Page 35: ...XYZ 0 LAST Change Select Select or enter the name of the device connected to the HDMI 1 terminal Input labels HDMI 2 HDMI 3 PC HDMI 1 Comp Video Menu structure Menu bar Press OK to move to the Menu items Menu items Press OK to proceed to next screen if available Help information Operation guide example Input labels Select the menu Menu Picture settings Audio settings Timer Sleep On Off timer Lock ...

Page 36: ...Zoom Aspect adjustments Screen format JUST 4 3 ZOOM FULL H FILL Changes the format aspect ratio Lets you choose the aspect depending on the format of received signal p 36 HD size Size 1 Size 2 Selects between 95 Size 1 or 100 Size 2 for the scanning area with High definition signal Select Size 1 if noise is generated on the edges of the screen Size 1 Selected item for HD size Scanning 95 Size 2 Se...

Page 37: ...rround Off On Enhances audio L R response when listening to stereo Volume leveler Minimizes volume disparity after switching to external inputs TV speakers Off On Switches to Off when using external speakers Off Surround and Volume leveler do not work if Off is selected HDMI 1 3 in Digital Comp Video The default setting is Digital for the HDMI connection Digital input signal Select audio input ter...

Page 38: ... password twice This television is designed to support the Downloadable U S Region Rating System when available Available only in U S A The Off rating is independent of other ratings When placing a lock on a specific age based rating level the Off rating and any other more restrictive ratings will also be blocked Closed caption Display closed caption The television includes a built in decoder that...

Page 39: ... 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 Stay on Power TV off To conserve energy the TV automatically turns off when no operation of remote and side pan...

Page 40: ...Language D Dialogue with sexual content CANADIAN ENGLISH RATINGS C E L R E Exempt Exempt programming includes news sports documentaries and other information programming talk shows music videos and variety programming C Programming intended for children under age 8 No offensive language nudity or sexual content C8 Programming generally considered acceptable for children 8 years and over No profani...

Page 41: ...e image are cut off Standard Note that Image retention of the side bar may occur from displaying it for a long time ZOOM ZOOM Note 480i 4 3 480i 16 9 480p 4 3 480p 16 9 FULL JUST 4 3 or ZOOM 1080p 1080i 720p FULL H FILL JUST 4 3 or ZOOM Enlarges the 4 3 image to the entire screen Recommended for Letter Box Zoom adjustments Vertical image position and size can be adjusted in ZOOM Select Zoom adjust...

Page 42: ... the card Do not subject the card to high pressure or impact Insert the card in the correct direction otherwise card or unit may be damaged 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 unit Panasonic is not liable for any deterioration ...

Page 43: ... connected to the input terminal of either COMPONENT or VIDEO to receive analog signals The HDMI input terminal can be used with only the following image signals 480i 480p 720p 1080i 1080p Match the output setting of the digital device For details of the applicable HDMI signals see p 39 DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal You can enjoy your Home theater by connecting a Dolby Digital 5 1 channel decoder and...

Page 44: ...Macintosh13 640 480 35 00 66 67 640 480 75 37 50 75 00 852 480 60 31 44 59 89 800 600 60 37 88 60 32 800 600 75 46 88 75 00 800 600 85 53 67 85 08 Macintosh16 832 624 49 73 74 55 1 024 768 60 48 36 60 00 1 024 768 70 56 48 70 07 1 024 768 75 60 02 75 03 1 024 768 85 68 68 85 00 Macintosh 21 1 152 870 68 68 75 06 1 280 768 60 47 78 59 87 1 280 1 024 60 63 98 60 02 1 366 768 60 48 39 60 04 Note Sign...

Page 45: ...the cabinet and then wipe it dry with a dry cloth Do not allow any mild liquid dish soap to come into direct contact with the surface of the LCD TV If water droplets get inside the unit operating problems may result Avoid contact with volatile substances such as insect sprays solvents and thinner otherwise the quality of the cabinet surface may be adversely affected or the coating may peel off Do ...

Page 46: ...EO 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 V p p AUDIO L R RCA PIN Type 2 0 5 V rms HDMI 1 3 TYPE A Connector 3 This TV supports HDAVI Control 5 function PC D SUB 15PIN R G B 0 7 V p p 75 Ω HD VD 1 0 5 0 V p p high impedance Card slot SD CARD slot 1 DIGITAL AUDIO OUT PCM Dolby Digital Fiber Optic FEATURES 3D Y C...

Page 47: ...nge the format aspect ratio of the picture by pressing the FORMAT button on the remote control p 16 Check the aspect settings on your external video source such as Cable Satellite box DVD Blu ray Disc player etc Note Some content such as film based movies are available in extra wide format Top and bottom bars are unavoidable Why is the picture snowy when ANT Cable in is selected When using a cable...

Page 48: ... is the only cable needed to connect an HD device to the TV Why is there no yellow jack video input on the back of the TV The Video input is shared with the Component input Just connect the yellow plug into the green jack Be sure to connect the red and white audio plugs into the appropriate red and white audio inputs p 10 Why does the CC button not display Closed Caption When viewing TV via an HDM...

Page 49: ...rst Time Setup 12 14 34 Format 16 36 H HDAVI Control 22 HDMI 10 38 41 Home use 12 I Image Viewer Auto 34 Info 15 Input 19 L Language 12 34 Last 11 Lock Parental control 33 35 M Menu 30 Mute 11 P Pedestal 7 8 Photo 20 21 Picture Advanced 32 Picture settings 31 Power 11 R Remote control 11 Reset 34 S Safety 4 SAP 15 Scan 13 28 SD Card 20 37 Signal Meter 29 Sleep 32 Specifications 41 Store Demonstrat...

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