background image

W

atching TV

 

Other useful functions

 

Display the selectable settings for the current programme

Check or change the current 
programme status instantly

OPTION

To change 

 

 

 change
 select

Teletext Character Set

 

Sets the teletext language 

 

Setup Menu (p. 25)

MPX

 

 

Sound Menu (p. 24)

Volume Correction

Adjusts volume of individual channel or input mode

Note

Also possible to change the settings in Menu list (p. 24 - 25).

 

Off Timer

Turn the TV off automatically after a fixed period    

OFF TIMER

Press repeatedly until you reach the desired time.

To set Off Timer using the menu item

 

Display the menu

Select “Setup”

Select “Off Timer” and set the time

M

E

N

U

Main Menu

Picture

Sound

Setup

 access

 select

Link Settings

Tuning Menu

Child Lock

OSD Language

       Setup Menu

Off Timer

Off

System Menu

Display Settings

Other Settings

 set
 select

To cancel 

 

 Set to “Off” or turn the TV off.

To display the remaining time

 

 

 

Information banner (p. 15)

Note

When the remaining time is within 3 minutes, the remaining time will flash on the screen.

 

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Summary of Contents for Viera TX-L32X15P

Page 1: ...S 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 Please refer to Pan European Guarantee Card if you need to contact your local Panasonic dealer for assistance English ...

Page 2: ... in the 2009 VIERA TV range is rated for up to 60 000 hours This measurement is based on the time taken for the brightness of the panel to reduce to half of it s maximum level The time taken to reach this level may vary depending on the image content and the environment where the TV is used Image retention and malfunctions are not taken into account ...

Page 3: ...nctions 22 picture sound quality etc Advanced Features Tuning and Editing Channels 26 Retuning from Setup Menu 28 Child Lock 29 Input Labels 30 Shipping Condition 31 Displaying PC Screen on TV 32 Viewing from SD Card 34 VIERA IMAGE VIEWER How to Use VIERA TOOLS 37 Link Functions 38 Q Link VIERA Link External Equipment 46 FAQs etc Technical Information 48 FAQs 53 Specifications 55 Licence 56 media ...

Page 4: ...ed There are no user serviceable parts inside Have the TV checked adjusted or repaired at your local Panasonic dealer Do not expose to rain or excessive moisture To prevent damage which might result in electric shock or fire do not expose this TV to 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 ...

Page 5: ...red rays this may affect operation of other equipment Transport only in upright position Maintenance First remove the mains plug from the socket outlet Display panel Regular care Gently wipe the surface clean of dirt by using a soft cloth Major contamination Wipe the surface clean using a soft cloth dampened with clean water or diluted neutral detergent 1 part detergent to 100 parts water Then usi...

Page 6: ...Batteries for the Remote Control 2 R6 UM3 Clamper Cleaning cloth TX L32X15P TX L37X15P Operating Instructions Pan European Guarantee Card Pedestal Assembly screw for Pedestal 4 M4 10 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 brack...

Page 7: ...If insufficient care is 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 Ensure that the TV does not fall over If the TV is knocked or children climb onto the pedestal with the TV installed the TV may fall over and personal injury may result Two or more peo...

Page 8: ...selected function When in Standby mode switches TV On Function select Volume Contrast Brightness Colour Sharpness Tint NTSC mode Bass Treble Balance Auto Setup p 28 SD Card slot p 34 AV3 terminals p 46 Power LED Standby red On green When using the remote control indicates the TV has received a command Remote control signal receiver Using the clamper Rear of the TV To tighten To loosen Keep the kno...

Page 9: ... page teletext mode Coloured buttons Used for the selection navigation and operation of various functions Exit Returns to the normal viewing screen Numeric buttons Changes channel and teletext pages Sets characters When in Standby mode switches TV On Main Menu p 22 Press to access Picture Sound and Setup Menus Option Menu p 17 Easy setting for viewing and sound options Off timer p 17 Sets the time...

Page 10: ... 2 Connecting DVD Recorder VCR TV only TV DVD Recorder or VCR Note Connect to the TV s AV1 AV2 for a DVD Recorder VCR supporting Q Link p 40 For HDMI compatible equipment possible to connect to HDMI terminals HDMI1 HDMI2 HDMI3 by using HDMI cable p 46 47 Q Link connection p 38 VIERA Link connection p 38 and p 39 Read the manual of the equipment too Mains lead Mains lead Fully wired SCART cable DVD...

Page 11: ...2 1 11 Example 3 Connecting DVD Recorder VCR and Set top box TV DVD Recorder VCR and Set top box DVD Recorder or VCR Terrestrial aerial Mains lead Rear of the TV Satellite receiver AC 220 240 V 50 Hz RF cable Fully wired SCART cable Fully wired SCART cable Fully wired HDMI compliant cable RF cable RF cable RF cable ...

Page 12: ...Italy France Austria Germany Hungary Czech Slovakia Poland Finland Norway Sweden Denmark Malta Switzerland Portugal Spain Slovenia Lithuania Estonia E Eu Turkey Andorra Greece Netherlands Belgium Luxembourg select set Auto Setup CH 29 CH Channel Name CH 33 Analogue 2 Searching This will take about 3 minutes Scan CH 2 H 21 41 99 Auto Setup will start to search for TV channels and store them The sor...

Page 13: ...Volume Surround Off Volume Correction Speaker Distance to Wall Over 30cm MPX Stereo Sound Menu 1 2 Stereo Page up Page down 0 0 0 11 0 Operation guide will help you If you select Shop by mistake Return to viewing environment selection by pressing the RETURN button Select Home Auto Setup is complete Automatic Demo Off On RETURN Please select your viewing environment Home Shop If you set to Off or O...

Page 14: ...ossible to set display timeout in Banner Display Timeout p 25 1 Turn power on Press for about 1 second Mains power On Off switch should be On p 8 2 Select the mode TV 1 BBS CH05 SC1 Coronation Street Information banner appears whenever you select a channel For details p 15 3 Select a channel up down or To select the two digit channel position number e g 39 To select from the Channel List All Chann...

Page 15: ...lso appears when changing a channel Colour system Sound mute On Bad signal Poor TV signal quality Teletext service available Stereo Mono Audio mode 1 90 Off Timer remaining time For settings p 17 To confirm another tuned channel name To watch the channel listed in the banner To hide EXIT To set display timeout Banner Display Timeout p 25 Event information is reffered to teletext signal Other usefu...

Page 16: ...e expanded to fill the screen For details p 48 16 9 4 3 Full Directly displays the image at 16 9 without distortion anamorphic Displays a 4 3 image 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 notice...

Page 17: ...ff Timer Turn the TV off automatically after a fixed period OFF TIMER Press repeatedly until you reach the desired time To set Off Timer using the menu item Display the menu Select Setup Select Off Timer and set the time M E N U Main Menu Picture Sound Setup access select Link Settings Tuning Menu Child Lock OSD Language Setup Menu Off Timer Off System Menu Display Settings Other Settings set sele...

Page 18: ...elect among subject blocks blue To select next subject within the subject block After the last subject it moves to the next subject block yellow What is List mode In List mode four differently coloured page numbers are situated at the bottom of the screen Each of these numbers can be altered and stored in the TV s memory Store frequently viewed pages p 19 To change mode Teletext in the Setup Menu ...

Page 19: ...d button you want to change Enter new page number press and hold View sub page View sub page Only when teletext is more than one page Appears at top of the screen To view specific sub page M E N U blue Enter the 4 digit number example P6 Sub pages The number of sub pages varies depending on the broadcasters up to 79 pages It may take some time for searching during which time you can watch TV Watch...

Page 20: ... not switched automatically Perform and Check the setup of the equipment 2 Display the Input select menu AV 3 Select the input mode connected to the equipment Input Selection AV1 AV2 S COMPONENT AV3 S PC HDMI1 HDMI3 HDMI2 TV select watch You can also select the input using the AV button on the remote control or the side panel of the TV Press the button repeatedly until the desired input is selecte...

Page 21: ... at slow speed PROGRAMME Channel Up Down Select channel REC Record Start recording How to change the code for the type of the equipment Each type of the Panasonic equipment has its own remote control code Please change the code according to the equipment you want to operate If you operate the connected equipment in VIERA Link p 44 select the code 73 Press and hold during the following operations E...

Page 22: ...ctions To return to TV at any time EXIT To return to the previous screen RETURN To change menu pages up down Choose from among alternatives To reset the settings To reset the picture settings only Reset to Defaults in the Picture Menu p 24 To reset the sound settings only Reset to Defaults in the Sound Menu p 24 To reset the picture and sound settings together N Also volume level and aspect mode a...

Page 23: ...V2 out TV Download Access Intelligent Auto Standby On No reminder Standby Power Save Power off Link Power on Link VIERA Link On On On On p 25 Link Settings Access Child Lock Access Setup Menu Off Timer Off OSD Language Access Tuning Menu Access Display Settings Access System Menu Access Other Settings Access p 25 Only available items can be selected Other Settings Picture Overscan Power Save On Of...

Page 24: ...play sharper and more accurate colours Off On For PAL or NTSC signal reception only Not valid on RGB S Video Component PC HDMI and SD Card Reset to Defaults Press the OK button to reset the present Picture Viewing Mode to the default settings Sound Mode Basic sound mode Music Speech Bass Increases or decreases level to enhance or minimise lower deeper sound output Treble Increases or decreases lev...

Page 25: ...text display mode TOP FLOF List p 18 Teletext Character Set Selects teletext language West East1 East2 West English French German Greek Italian Spanish Swedish Turkish etc East1 Czech English Estonian Lettish Rumanian Russian Ukrainian etc East2 Czech Hungarian Lettish Polish Rumanian etc Input Labels Labels or skips each input terminal p 30 Banner Display Timeout Sets how long the Information ban...

Page 26: ...ff Timer Off System Menu Display Settings Other Settings Tuning Menu OSD Language access select 4 Select one of the following functions Manual Tuning Auto Setup Tuning Menu Channel List Edit Access Access Access Retuning from Setup Menu p 28 access select The function items vary depending on the country you select p 12 5 Set You can retune channels or skip unwanted channels edit channels etc To re...

Page 27: ...e A B C D E F G H I J K L M N U V W X Y Z 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 a b c d e f g h i j k l m n u v w x y z _ O P Q R S T 7 8 9 o p q r s t set select RETURN maximum five characters You can set characters by using numeric buttons Characters table for numeric buttons p 50 Note If a VCR is connected only with the RF cable edit VCR Set channel manually Manual Tuning Fine Tuning Use to make small adjustments to t...

Page 28: ...ink Settings Child Lock Setup Menu Off Timer Off System Menu Tuning Menu Other Settings Access Display Settings OSD Language access select 4 Select Auto Setup Tuning Menu Auto Setup Access Channel List Edit Manual Tuning access select 5 Start Auto Setup All tuning data will be erased Auto Setup Auto Setup CH 29 CH Channel Name CH 33 Analogue 2 Searching This will take about 3 minutes Scan CH 2 H 2...

Page 29: ...he PIN number 4 digits Child Lock PIN Entry Please enter new PIN PIN Enter the PIN number twice at first setting Make a note of the PIN number in case you forget it Select Child Lock List Child Lock Child Lock List Change PIN Access select access Select the channel input to be locked To cancel Select the locked channel input To jump to the top of the next input red To lock all green To cancel all ...

Page 30: ... AV1 DVD COMPONENT COMPONENT AV3 S AV3 S PC PC HDMI1 HDMI1 HDMI2 HDMI2 HDMI3 HDMI3 set select The labels you set will be displayed in Input Selection menu p 20 or banner If Skip is selected you cannot select the mode For easier identification and selection of the input mode you can label each input mode or skip terminal that is not connected to any equipment To select the input mode p 20 User inpu...

Page 31: ...Licence Shipping Condition Access access select 5 Set Resets the TV to its original condition i e no channels tuned in All settings are reset channels picture sound settings etc To return to TV EXIT Restore Settings Shipping Condition Check the message and initialise EXIT RETURN Confirm All tuning data will be erased Are you sure Are you sure Shipping Condition confirm confirm start Shipping Condi...

Page 32: ...2 Select PC Input Selection AV1 AV2 S AV3 S COMPONENT PC HDMI1 HDMI3 HDMI2 TV access select Corresponding signals p 52 If H freq or V freq is shown in red the signals may not be supported The screen of the PC connected to the TV can be displayed on the TV You can also listen to PC sound with the audio cable connected To connect PC p 47 To return to TV TV ...

Page 33: ...xels WVGA 852 480 pixels XGA 1 024 768 pixels WXGA 1 280 768 pixels 1 366 768 pixels Options change depending on signals Clock Set to the minimum level if noise occurs H pos Adjusts horizontal position V pos Adjusts vertical position Clock Phase Eliminates flicker and distortion Adjust after Clock adjustment Set to the minimum level if noise occurs Sync Chooses another synchronous signal if the im...

Page 34: ...6 p1010005 p1010012 p1010011 p1010010 p1010009 Photo View Mode Folder view 100_PANA Slideshow Sort by Month Sort by Date Select EXIT Select RETURN View Thumbnail Error display images that could not be loaded etc Selected photo Selected photo information is displayed select single view Slideshow p 35 Rotate Rotate Select Slideshow Single view EXIT List Operation guide Single view Displayed one at a...

Page 35: ...onth Select EXIT Select RETURN All pictures View Sort by Month select thumbnail of the selected group blue green Date Number of pictures 23 10 2008 1 10 5 pictures 08 11 2008 3 pictures 26 10 2008 5 pictures 25 10 2008 8 pictures 23 10 2008 5 pictures 02 12 2008 2 pictures 25 11 2008 1 picture 20 11 2008 10 pictures 10 11 2008 1 picture Photo View Mode 100_PANA Sort by Date Select EXIT Select RETU...

Page 36: ... 09 02 2008 11 10 Nature2 09 02 2008 11 15 Nature3 09 02 2008 11 50 09 02 2008 15 14 09 02 2008 18 16 2007 03 12 2007 10 00 2007 1 03 12 2007 12 00 File format Only AVCHD or MPEG2 are supported For details p 49 Selected movie List playback select Playback EXIT RETURN Title Date Time Trip1 01 12 2008 10 12 00 00 05 00 03 01 Operation guide information banner Playback will start To display the opera...

Page 37: ... VIERATOOLS 2 Select a feature VIERA Link Control access select 3 Follow the operations of each feature VIERA Link Control VIERA Link Control p 44 When more than two pieces of compatible equipment are connected a selection screen will be displayed Please select the correct description and access Pause Live TV Pause Live TV p 43 Slideshow Slideshow p 35 Slideshow will use all of the photos on the S...

Page 38: ...function Preset download 2 Easy playback Power on link Power off link Reduce unnecessary power consumption in standby 3 3 Auto standby for unnecessary equipment 1 1 Pause Live TV programme 2 4 Direct TV Recording 2 Control the menu of the connected equipment by VIERA remote control 1 1 1 Speaker control Connection HDMI cable DIGA Recorder DVD Player Blu ray Disc Player HD Video Camera LUMIX Camera...

Page 39: ...ART cable SCART cable HDMI cable HDMI cable Amplifier with VIERA Link function DIGA Recorder with VIERA Link function HD Video Camera LUMIX Camera with VIERA Link function Speaker system Use fully wired HDMI compliant cable Connect the equipment supporting VIERA Link to the TV s HDMI1 HDMI2 or HDMI3 terminal via an HDMI cable Use fully wired SCART cable Connect the equipment supporting VIERA Link ...

Page 40: ...ed the recorder is automatically turned on if it is in Standby mode Changing channel or turning off the TV is available while the recorder is recording from its own tuner Changing channel is not available while the recorder is recording from the TV tuner Turning off the TV will stop the recording if the recording from an AV source connected to the TV Power on link and Easy playback Set Power on Li...

Page 41: ... Set up the connected equipment Read the manual of the equipment For optimal recording the settings of the recorder may need to be changed For details read the manual of the recorder Download preset channel language country region settings Preset download see below Set VIERA Link On in the Setup Menu VIERA Link p 25 Set up the TV After connection turn the equipment on and then switch the TV on Sel...

Page 42: ...ERA Link Menu Features available Reduce unnecessary power consumption in standby Standby Power Save Set Standby Power Save On in the Setup Menu to use this function Standby Power Save p 25 The power consumption in Standby mode of the connected equipment is controlled higher or lower in synchronization with the TV On Off state to reduce the consumption When the TV is set to Standby mode the connect...

Page 43: ...u 2 Select Pause Live TV and pause Direct TV Rec Speaker Selection VIERA Link Menu Home Cinema Start VIERA Link Control Speaker Selection Home Cinema Recorder Pause Live TV Access select pause The TV picture will be paused You can also pause directly by using VIERA TOOLS How to Use VIERA TOOLS p 37 Live TV programme is recorded on HDD from where it was paused If the paused TV picture disappears af...

Page 44: ...cted equipment is displayed You can access the menu of the equipment But you cannot operate it Use its own remote control to operate the equipment 1 Display VIERA Link Menu 2 Select VIERA Link Control Direct TV Rec Speaker Selection VIERA Link Menu Home Cinema Start VIERA Link Control Speaker Selection Home Cinema Recorder Pause Live TV select 3 Select the equipment you want to access The type of ...

Page 45: ...te check the settings and the equipment Summary of Q Link and VIERA Link features p 38 and p 39 Preparations p 41 Access and control the speaker volume EXIT DIRECT TV REC ASPECT OPTION RETURN TEXT PROGRAMME STTL INDEX HOLD MENU N INPUT TV AV TV 1 Display VIERA Link Menu 2 Select Speaker Selection Direct TV Rec Speaker Selection VIERA Link Menu Home Cinema Start VIERA Link Control Recorder Pause Li...

Page 46: ... Link VIERA Link with HDMI with HDMI Direct TV Recording Recommended Connection These diagrams show our recommendations for connection of your TV to various pieces of equipment For other connections consult the instructions for each piece of equipment the table below and the specifications p 55 S VIDEO or VIDEO AUDIO Headphones Camcorder Game equipment To adjust volume Headphone Volume in the Soun...

Page 47: ... R 1 2 3 HDMI connection p 51 Computer PC Set top box DVD Recorder VCR SCART cable RF cable SCART cable To watch satellite broadcasts To record playback DVD Recorder Viewing Listening or Fully wired HDMI compliant cable HDMI equipment Viewing Listening Fully wired HDMI compliant cable Conversion adapter if necessary ...

Page 48: ...0p 1 125 1 080 60i 1 125 1 080 50i HDMI1 HDMI2 HDMI3 525 480 60i 525 480 60p 625 576 50i 625 576 50p 750 720 60p 750 720 50p 1 125 1 080 60i 1 125 1 080 50i 1 125 1 080 60p 1 125 1 080 50p 1 125 1 080 24p Auto mode Auto mode determines the best aspect ratio to fill the screen It does this using a four step process WSS Control signal through SCART HDMI terminal Letterbox detection or Justify to fil...

Page 49: ...ether with the adapter Check the latest information on the card type at the following website English only http panasonic co jp pavc global cs DCF Design rule for camera file system Unified standard established by Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association JEITA Note Format the card with the recording equipment The picture may not appear correctly on this TV depending on t...

Page 50: ...SCART terminal RGB VIDEO S VIDEO Q Link AV2 Pins 15 and 20 are dependent on AV2 S VHS VIDEO switching Socket Earth 21 CVBS out video 19 CVBS earth 17 Red in 15 Red earth 13 Green in 11 Green earth 9 Blue in 7 Blue earth 5 Audio out L 3 Audio out R 1 20 CVBS in video 18 RGB status earth 16 Status RGB 14 Earth 12 10 Q Link data 8 Status CVBS 6 Audio in L 4 Audio earth 2 Audio in R Socket Earth 21 CV...

Page 51: ...Input in the Sound Menu p 24 HDMI2 terminal is for digital audio signal only If the connected equipment has an aspect adjustment function set the aspect ratio to 16 9 These HDMI connectors are type A These HDMI connectors are compatible with HDCP High Bandwidth Digital Content Protection copyright protection An equipment having no digital output terminal may be connected to the input terminal of e...

Page 52: ...480 60 Hz 31 44 59 89 1 024 768 60 Hz 48 36 60 00 1 024 768 70 Hz 56 48 70 07 1 024 768 75 Hz 60 02 75 03 1 024 768 85 Hz 68 68 85 00 1 280 768 60 Hz 47 70 60 00 1 280 1 024 60 Hz 63 98 60 02 1 366 768 60 Hz 48 39 60 04 Macintosh13 640 480 35 00 66 67 Macintosh16 832 624 49 73 74 55 Macintosh21 1 152 870 68 68 75 06 PC from HDMI terminal Applicable input signal for PC is basically compatible to HD...

Page 53: ...n the TV screen I e EC AV1 Press the button to clear these Press again to redisplay Q Link function does not work Confirm SCART cable and connection Also set AV1 AV2 out in the Setup Menu p 25 VIERA Link function does not work and an error message appears Confirm the connection p 38 and p 39 Turn the connected equipment on and then switch the TV on p 41 Recording does not start immediately Check t...

Page 54: ...ble is connected properly p 46 Turn the TV and equipment Off then turn them On again Check an input signal from the equipment p 52 Use an equipment compliant with EIA CEA 861 861B Other The TV does not switch On Check the mains lead is plugged into the socket outlet The TV goes into Standby mode Off Timer function is activated The TV enters Standby mode about 30 mins after broadcasting ends The re...

Page 55: ...ideo recorders VCR Aerial input VHF UHF Operating Conditions Temperature 0 C 35 C Humidity 20 80 RH non condensing Connection Terminals AV1 SCART terminal 21 Pin terminal Audio Video in Audio Video out RGB in Q Link AV2 SCART terminal 21 Pin terminal Audio Video in Audio Video out RGB in S Video in Q Link AV3 VIDEO RCA PIN Type 1 1 0 V p p 75 S VIDEO Mini DIN 4 pin Y 1 0 V p p 75 C 0 286 V p p 75 ...

Page 56: ...might be used in combination with a chemical symbol In this case it complies with the requirement set by the Directive for the chemical involved Customer s Record The model number and serial number of this product may be found on its rear panel You should note this serial number in the space provided below and retain this book plus your purchase receipt as a permanent record of your purchase to ai...

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