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Identifying Controls

10

 Indicator / Control panel

Rear side of the TV

5

6

7

3

1

4

2

3

Changes the input mode

4

 Standby / ON switch

 

Switches TV On or Standby

 

To completely Off the TV, please switch off the 
wall socket or remove the mains plug from the 
wall socket.

5

Remote control signal receiver

 

Do not place any objects between the TV remote 
control signal receiver and remote control.

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. 25)

7

Power LED

 

Red:

 Standby

Green:

 On

 

The LED blinks when the TV receives a command 
from the remote control.

1

Function select

 

[Volume] / [Backlight] / [Contrast] / [Brightness] /
[Colour] / [Sharpness] / [Tint] (NTSC signal) / 
[Bass]

 / [Treble]

 / [Balance] / [Auto Tuning] 

 (p. 25, 26)



[Music] or [Speech] mode in the Sound Menu

2

Channel Up / Down, Value change (when using the 
F button), Switching the TV on

Using the On Screen Displays 

- Operation guide

Many features available on this TV can be accessed via the On Screen Display menu.

 

Operation guide

Operation guide will help you to operate by using the 
remote control.
Example: [Sound Menu]

Sound Menu

Mode

Music

Off

Off

Mono

Over 30cm

Bass

0
0

Treble
Balance
Surround
Auto Gain Control
Volume Correction
Speaker Distance to Wall
MPX

1/2

0

0

Select

EXIT

Page up

Change
RETURN

Page down

Operation guide

 

How to use remote control

Open the main menu

Move the cursor / select from a range of options / 
select the menu item (up and down only) / adjust 
levels (left and right only)

Access the menu / store settings after 
adjustments have been made or options have 
been set

Return to the previous menu

Exit the menu system and return to the normal 
viewing screen

 Auto power standby function

The TV will automatically go into Standby mode in the following conditions:

 

No signal is received and no operation is performed for 30 minutes in Analogue TV mode.

 

[Off Timer] is active in the Setup Menu. (p. 17)

 

No operation is performed for the period selected in [Auto Standby] (p. 28).

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Summary of Contents for VIERA TH-L32XM5A

Page 1: ...product Please read these instructions carefully before operating this product and retain them for future reference The images shown in this manual are for illustrative purposes only English CFA TQB4GC0951 1 TH L32XM5A_EN indb 1 TH L32XM5A_EN indb 1 7 27 2012 5 17 59 PM 7 27 2012 5 17 59 PM ...

Page 2: ...he HDMI Logo and High Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries VGA is a trademark of International Business Machines Corporation S VGA is a registered trademark of the Video Electronics Standard Association TH L32XM5A_EN indb 2 TH L32XM5A_EN indb 2 7 27 2012 5 17 59 PM 7 27 2012 5 17 59 PM ...

Page 3: ...1 the software based in part on the work of the Independent JPEG Group 2 the software developed by the FreeType Project 3 the software licensed under the GNU General Public License Version 2 GPL v2 and or 4 open sourced software other than the software licensed under the GPL and or LGPL For the software categorized as 3 please refer to the terms and conditions of GPL as the case may be at http www...

Page 4: ...o rain or excessive moisture This TV must not be exposed to dripping or splashing water and objects filled with liquid such as vases must not be placed on top of or above the TV Do not remove covers and NEVER modify the TV yourself Do not remove the rear cover as live parts are accessible when it is removed There are no user serviceable parts inside High voltage components may cause serious electr...

Page 5: ... its controls When cleaning the TV remove the mains plug Cleaning an energised TV may cause electric shock Remove the mains plug from the wall socket when the TV is not in use for a prolonged period of time This TV will still consume some power even in the Off mode as long as the mains plug is still connected Do not apply strong force or impact to the display panel This may cause damage resulting ...

Page 6: ...equipment to fall resulting in injury and product damage Any such damage will void your warranty TY WK3L2RW Holes for wall hanging bracket installation Rear of the TV 200 mm 100 mm Depth of screw minimum 11 mm maximum 17 mm Type of screw M4 Screw for fixing the TV onto the wall hanging bracket not supplied with the TV View from the side Warning When optional accessories such as wall brackets etc a...

Page 7: ...nstall and remove the TV If two or more people are not present the TV may be dropped and personal injury may result When removing the pedestal from the TV do not remove the pedestal by the methods other than the specified procedure below Otherwise the TV and or pedestal may fall over and become damaged and personal injury may result Assembly screw 4 Assembly screw 4 Bracket TBL5ZA33121 Base TBL5ZX...

Page 8: ...k Caution Incorrect installation may cause battery leakage and corrosion resulting in damage to the remote control Do not mix old and new batteries Replace only with same or equivalent type Do not mix different battery types such as alkaline and manganese batteries Do not use rechargeable Ni Cd batteries Do not burn or break up batteries Do not expose batteries to excessive heat such as sunshine f...

Page 9: ...12 Subtitles p 16 Displays subtitles 13 Numeric buttons Changes channel and teletext pages Sets characters 14 Sound Mute Switches sound mute on or off 15 Volume Up Down 16 Input mode selection TV switches AV input mode to TV input AV switches to AV input mode from Input Selection list p 23 17 Aspect p 18 Changes aspect ratio 18 Surround p 26 Switches surround sound setting 19 Exit Returns to the n...

Page 10: ...eatures available on this TV can be accessed via the On Screen Display menu Operation guide Operation guide will help you to operate by using the remote control Example Sound Menu Sound Menu Mode Music Off Off Mono Over 30cm Bass 0 0 Treble Balance Surround Auto Gain Control Volume Correction Speaker Distance to Wall MPX 1 2 0 0 Select EXIT Page up Change RETURN Page down Operation guide How to us...

Page 11: ... from the mains socket before attaching or disconnecting any leads Terminals USB VIDEO AUDIO R L AV 2 IN PC AUDIO via AV1 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 1 HDMI 1 2 p 13 40 5 USB port p 36 40 2 PC p 41 6 AV2 IN p 40 3 Antenna terminal p 12 7 AV1 IN p 40 41 4 DIGITAL AUDIO OUT p 41 TH L32XM5A_EN indb 11 TH L32XM5A_EN indb 11 7 27 2012 5 18 02 PM 7 27 2012 5 18 02 PM ...

Page 12: ...in optimum quality picture and sound an aerial the correct cable 75 coaxial and the correct terminating plug are required If a communal aerial system is used you may require the correct connection cable and plug between the wall aerial socket and the TV Your local Television Service Centre or dealer may be able to assist you in obtaining the correct aerial system for your particular area and the a...

Page 13: ...pment being connected Keep the TV away from electronic equipment video equipment etc or equipment with an infrared sensor Otherwise distortion of image sound may occur or operation of other equipment may be interfered When using a HDMI cable use the fully wired one Check the type of terminals and cable plugs are correct when connecting TH L32XM5A_EN indb 13 TH L32XM5A_EN indb 13 7 27 2012 5 18 02 ...

Page 14: ...onment to use in your home environment Please select your viewing environment Home Shop Confirm Change Shop viewing environment for shop display only Shop viewing environment is the demonstration mode to explain main features of this TV Select Home viewing environment to use in your home environment You can return to viewing environment selection screen at the stage of Shop confirmation screen 1 R...

Page 15: ...ist Channel List All Cartoon Nwk BBC Radio Wales BBC Radio Cymru BBC ONE Wales BBC THREE BBCi CBBC Channel 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 View Select To view the complete channel list all channels To view the list of analogue channel only To view the list of digital channel only To view the favourite channel list TH L32XM5A_EN indb 15 TH L32XM5A_EN indb 15 7 27 2012 5 18 03 PM 7 27 2012 5 18 03 PM ...

Page 16: ...gs Sound mute On Subtitle service available 1 90 Off Timer remaining time For settings p 17 Encrypted Scrambled programme Teletext service available Dolby Digital Dolby Digital audio track Stereo Dual Mono Audio mode To hide Extra information DVB To set display timeout INFO Press twice Press again to hide the banner Banner Display Timeout p 28 Last view Switch to previously viewed channel easily P...

Page 17: ...d Menu p 26 Volume Correction Adjusts volume of individual channel or input mode Off Timer Turn the TV to Standby mode automatically after a fixed period Press the button repeatedly until you reach the desired time 0 15 30 45 60 75 90 minutes To cancel set to 0 or turn the TV off To confirm the remaining time Display Information banner p 16 When the remaining time is within 3 minutes the remaining...

Page 18: ...ge enlarged horizontally to fit the screen HD signal only 14 9 Zoom1 Displays the image at the standard 14 9 without distortion Displays a 16 9 letterbox or 4 3 image without distortion Just Zoom2 Displays a 4 3 image full screen Stretching is only noticeable at the left and right edges Displays a 16 9 letterbox anamorphic image full screen without distortion 4 3 Zoom3 Displays the image at the st...

Page 19: ...ime offset from the standard time for Summer Time Normally select Auto If there is a gap between displayed time and actual time set this function Region Standard time Day Light Saving Auto During Summer Time NSW ACT 10 00 11 00 Victoria Queensland 10 00 South Australia 9 30 10 30 Western Australia 8 00 Northern Territory 9 30 Tasmania 10 00 11 00 Based on GMT These items can be set from Other Sett...

Page 20: ...DR FS NDS 117 NDR FS NDS 118 NDR FS HH 119 NDR FS SH 120 NDR FS MV 122 MDR Sachsen 123 MDR S Anhalt 124 MDR Thüringen TV Guide Tuesday 6 December 2011 13 10 28 Time NEWS Select Programme Information Next day Type filter Page up Page down EXIT RETURN 3 5 2 4 1 1 Current date and time 4 Programme 2 TV Guide date 5 Channel position and name 3 TV Guide time Note It may cause slow response when pressin...

Page 21: ... use step by step selection of the topical subject Page status information at the bottom of the screen Available page up down To select among subject blocks To select next subject within the subject block After the last subject it moves to the next subject block To return to TV 1 Switch to Teletext Displays the index page content varies depending on the broadcasters 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 TELETEXT I...

Page 22: ...n watch TV To view specific sub page Enter the 4 digit number Example P6 Watch TV while waiting for update View the TV picture while searching for a teletext page Teletext automatically updates itself when new information becomes available Changes to TV screen temporarily View the updated page P108 Appears when updating is completed You cannot change the channel The news page provides a function t...

Page 23: ...SB PC HDMI2 Select Access You can also select the input using the AV button on the remote control or the TV Press the button repeatedly until the desired input is selected USB Switches to Media Player Using Media Player p 36 You can label or skip each input mode except USB Input Labels p 28 Skipped inputs will not be displayed when the AV button is pressed 4 View AV1 480i SD Displays the selected ...

Page 24: ... Menu Viewing Mode Backlight 100 Contrast 100 Brightness 0 Colour 50 Sharpness 50 Tint 0 0 Colour Balance Channel Colour Set Warm Dynamic Select Choose from among alternatives Number and positions of alternatives Changed Colour Balance Normal Change Adjust using the slide bar Moved Sharpness 50 Adjust Go to the next screen Displays the next screen Child Lock Access Access To reset the settings Pic...

Page 25: ...e suitable colour density from 3 levels for each channel Select the channel to adjust and set this function Eco Mode Automatic Brightness Control function Adjusts picture settings automatically depending on ambient lighting conditions Off On P NR Picture Noise Reduction Reduces unwanted picture noise and flicker noise in the contoured parts of a picture Off Min Mid Max 3D COMB Makes still or slow ...

Page 26: ...tween the TV and wall is over 30 cm Over 30cm is recommended If the back space between the TV and wall is within 30 cm Up to 30cm is recommended MPX Selects multiplex sound mode if available Stereo Use this normally Mono When stereo signal cannot be received M1 M2 Available while mono signal is transmitted For Analogue mode SPDIF Selection SPDIF A standard audio transfer file format Selects the in...

Page 27: ...r Sets the time until the TV automatically goes to Standby mode Off 15 30 45 60 75 90 minutes p 17 Link Settings CEC When set to On the TV will automatically switch to the appropriate HDMI input whenever an HDMI connected equipment is initially turned on and the Play mode is selected Off On Power off Link When set to On all HDMI connected equipment will be turned off automatically by turning off t...

Page 28: ...s in AV mode Auto PAL SECAM M NTSC NTSC Colour Matrix Adjusts suitable colour parameters for SD standard definition or HD high definition SD Input signal is a normal TV system HD Input signal is a high definition system Available only with 480p or 576p input on video signals in a natural colour from digital equipment connected to Component or HDMI terminal Auto Standby Sets the duration of time th...

Page 29: ...elect Tuning Menu Setup Menu Tuning Menu Access Select Access 4 Select Automatic Channel Search Tuning Menu Automatic Channel Search Access Select Access Auto Tuning starts Automatic Channel Search Searching channels Analogue 0 Digital 1 EXIT RETURN Scan 5 When the operation is completed the channel at the lowest position will be displayed Auto setup using the buttons on the TV For Auto Setup usin...

Page 30: ...nnel Search Scan Analogue Manual Tuning DVB T Signal Condition DVB T Manual Tuning Favourites Edit Skip Sort Channel List Edit Clear Block Access Access Access Access Access Access Access Access Access Access 1 2 2 2 Select Access The function items vary depending on the area you select p 14 Automatic Channel Search Retuning from Setup Menu p 29 Only available items can be selected Add TV channels...

Page 31: ...arch or Scan to retune DVB channels If tuning has not been done completely or for adjusting the direction of the aerial use this function All channels found will be added to the Channel List DVB T Manual Tuning Channel Scan Signal Condition Signal Level 10 0 100 100 Antenna Change Access List favourite DVB channels Favourites Edit Skip unwanted channels Skip Create your favourite channel lists fro...

Page 32: ...e Network Name Frequency Colour System and Sound System edit is valid for analogue channels only Channel List Edit Network Name Frequency MHz Channel Name Sound System B G Channel Colour System 901 Auto 48 25 To change Channel Channel Name and Frequency Select the item you want to change Enter the new settings To change Colour System and Sound System Select the item you want to change Change You c...

Page 33: ...V TV TV AV1 External AV AV2 External AV 101 7 14 1 2 Child Lock List TV and AV Select Lock Appears when the channel input is locked To cancel Select the locked channel input To lock all To cancel all locks To change the PIN number 1 Select Change PIN 2 Enter a new PIN number twice Child Lock Change PIN Child Lock List Parental Rating Access No Block Select Access To set Parental Rating To watch th...

Page 34: ...Menu System Menu Access Select Access 3 Select Shipping Condition System Menu Shipping Condition Access Select Access Restore Settings Shipping Condition 1 Check the message and initialise 2 Follow the on screen instructions Shipping Condition All tuning data will be erased Are you sure Are you sure 1 Confirm 2 Confirm 3 Start Shipping Condition Reset to Factory Shipping Condition Completed TV wil...

Page 35: ...t the TV automatically performs a search in Standby and downloads an update if any software updates are available The automatic updating is performed under the following condition Standby TV turned off with the remote control If System Update is performed the software will be updated it may change TV functions If you do not want to do so set Auto Install to No To update immediately 1 Select Manual...

Page 36: ...es may be different depending on the digital camera or digital video camera used To insert or remove the USB Flash Memory USB Insert or remove straightly and completely For the information of the devices Devices for playing back p 44 For the supported file format Supported file format in Media Player p 45 Starting Media Player 1 Insert the USB Flash Memory to the TV above 2 Start Media Player You ...

Page 37: ...layer Photo All photos Error display Single view Photos are displayed one at a time Select the file from the thumbnail of photos to be viewed Select View Example Single view Single view Stop EXIT Select RETURN Rotate Operation guide To display hide the operation guide INFO To return to thumbnail To operate Single view To the previous photo Slideshow Stop return to thumbnail To the next photo To ro...

Page 38: ... Box in Box out Random Dissolve Each photo is dissolved when switching to the next photo Wipe right The next photo slides over the preceding clip from left to right Wipe left The next photo slides over the preceding clip from right to left Wipe up The next photo slides over the preceding clip from bottom to top Wipe down The next photo slides over the preceding clip from top to bottom Box in A box...

Page 39: ... Start playback Select Access How to operate in the playback Example Playback My Song_9 My Favourite My Music_1 00 02 43 00 05 44 EXIT RETURN Operation guide To display hide the operation guide INFO To operate the playback Rewind Pause Playback Stop Fast forward To the previous track To the next track To return to thumbnail Music Setup Setup the setting for Music mode 1 Display the option menu 2 S...

Page 40: ...ions for each piece of equipment the basic connection p 12 13 the table p 41 and the specifications p 49 HDMI equipment Fully wired HDMI compliant cable Recorder Player Camcorder HDMI connection p 44 To watch DVDs DVD Player Listening Viewing USB devices Camcorder Game equipment Viewing Listening Camcorder Game equipment T T D T T T c T T TH L32XM5A_EN indb 40 TH L32XM5A_EN indb 40 7 27 2012 5 18 ...

Page 41: ...TV s HDMI2 terminal via an HDMI cable PC Listening Viewing Computer Conversion adaptor if necessary Types of connectable equipment to each terminal Features Terminal AV1 DIGITAL AUDIO OUT HDMI 1 2 AV2 COMPONENT VIDEO To record playback videocassettes DVDs VCR DVD Recorder To watch satellite broadcasts Set top box 2 To watch DVDs DVD Player To watch camcorder images Video camera To play games Game ...

Page 42: ...cast Regular broadcast Standard Audio Regular NICAM MONO I MAIN I NICAM STEREO NICAM DUAL MONO MAIN I SUB II Mode Indicator No Indicator I II A2 German Used in Australia Malaysia etc Type of broadcast Regular broadcast Standard Audio BILINGUAL or DUAL MONO MAIN I SUB II STEREO Mode Indicator No Indicator If the stereo signal is poor or the receiving conditions are not optimum or if STEREO MONO aut...

Page 43: ...nput signal that can be displayed p 45 Maximum display resolution Aspect 4 3 1 440 1 080 pixels 16 9 1 920 1 080 pixels D sub 15 pin connector signal Pin No Signal Name Pin No Signal Name Pin No Signal Name R GND Ground NC not connected G GND Ground NC not connected B GND Ground HD NC not connected NC not connected VD GND Ground GND Ground NC not connected USB connection It is recommended to conne...

Page 44: ...pyright protection Equipment having no digital output terminal may be connected to the input terminal of component or video to receive analogue signals This TV incorporates HDMI technology 1 The HDMI logo is displayed on HDMI compliant equipment 2 Audio Return Channel ARC is a function to send digital sound signals via an HDMI cable 3 Enquire at your local digital equipment retailer shop HDMI term...

Page 45: ...al PC from D sub 15P Signal name Horizontal frequency kHz Vertical frequency Hz 640 480 60 Hz 31 47 59 94 800 600 60 Hz 37 88 60 32 852 480 60 Hz 31 44 59 89 1 024 768 60 Hz 48 36 60 00 1 280 1 024 60 Hz 63 98 60 02 1 280 768 60 Hz 47 70 60 00 1 366 768 60 Hz 48 39 60 04 Applicable input signal for PC is basically compatible to HDMI standard timing PC from HDMI terminal Signal name Horizontal freq...

Page 46: ...e digital transmitter Adjust the direction of the aerial to another transmitter installed nearby Check the analogue broadcast If the image quality is poor check the aerial and consult your local dealer Neither image nor sound is produced Check the TV is turned on Check the mains lead is plugged into the TV and the socket outlet Check the TV is in AV mode Check the correct input mode is selected Ch...

Page 47: ... socket outlet The TV goes into Standby mode Auto power standby function is activated p 10 The TV enters Standby mode about 30 minutes after analogue broadcasting ends The remote control does not work or is intermittent Are the batteries installed correctly p 8 Has the TV been switched on The batteries may be running low Replace them Point the remote control directly at the front of the TV within ...

Page 48: ...are not to subject the TV s surfaces to water or detergent Liquid inside the TV could lead to product failure Take care not to subject the surfaces to insect repellent solvent thinner or other volatile substances This may degrade surface quality or cause peeling of the paint The surface of the display panel is specially treated and may be easily damaged Take care not to tap or scratch the surface ...

Page 49: ...layback from NTSC Video recorders VCR Aerial Rear Standard Belling Lee connector Operating Conditions Temperature 0 C 35 C Humidity 20 80 RH non condensing Connection terminals AV1 IN AUDIO L R RCA PIN Type 2 0 5 V rms COMPONENT Y 1 0 V p p including synchronisation PB CB PR CR 0 35 V p p VIDEO RCA PIN Type 1 1 0 V p p 75 AV2 IN AUDIO L R RCA PIN Type 2 0 5 V rms VIDEO RCA PIN Type 1 1 0 V p p 75 ...

Page 50: ... Service Centre Send or take 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 Note that home or pick up delivery service is available for the following products in the major metropolitan areas of Australia ...

Page 51: ...51 Note TH L32XM5A_EN indb 51 TH L32XM5A_EN indb 51 7 27 2012 5 18 18 PM 7 27 2012 5 18 18 PM ...

Page 52: ...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 Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the European Union This symbol is only valid in the European Union If you wish to discard this product please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of d...

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