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Model No.
TC-32LX44
Owner’s Manual
32” Class 720p LCD HDTV
(31.5 inches measured diagonally)
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Thank you for purchasing this Panasonic product.
English
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.
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Experience an amazing level of multimedia excitement Enjoy rich multimedia SD memory card Camcorder USB device VCR Personal computer Cable box Amplifier with Speaker system DVD recorder/ DVD player/ Blu-ray Disc recorder Blu-ray Disc player 2
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Getting started Basic Advanced Support Information VIERA Link™ is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation. Contents 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. Please read before using the unit SDXC Logo is a trademark of SD- Safety Precautions ·································· 4 • 3C, LLC. “AVCHD” and the “AVCHD” logo Getting started are trademarks of Panasonic Corporat
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Safety Precautions The lightning flash with arrowhead within a triangle is intended to tell the CAUTION user that parts inside the product are a risk of electric shock to persons. RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK The exclamation point within a DO NOT OPEN triangle is intended to tell the user that important operating and WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover or back. servicing instructions are in the No user-serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified
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19) An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines, other electric light, power circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing an outside antenna system, extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal. 20) Unplug this LCD TV from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: a. When the power cord
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FCC STATEMENT This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee tha
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Accessories/Optional Accessory Getting started Accessories/Optional Accessory Accessories Check you have all the items shown. Accessories Remote Control Transmitter Batteries for the Remote Control Pedestal N2QAYB000570 Transmitter (2) ● AA Battery ● How to assemble (p. 8) Owner’s Manual Child safety Quick Start Guide Product Registration Card (U.S.A.) Please contact your nearest Panasonic dealer to purchase the recommended Optional Accessory wall-hanging bracket. For additional details, pl
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Attaching the pedestal to TV ■Assembling the pedestal Fix securely with assembly screws A . (Total 4 screws) ● Accessories Tighten screws firmly. ● A Assembly screws (4 of each) A B C Hold the bracket not to fall over C Bracket (1) D Base (1) Front D ■Set-up Fix securely with assembly ● B screws B . (Total 4 screws) B Tighten screws firmly. ● Foam mat or thick soft cloth WARNING Do not disassemble or modify the pedestal. Otherwise the TV may fall over and become damaged, and personal inj
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Connections Getting started Accessories/Optional Accessory Connections Connection Panels Front of the TV A (p. 10) B , C (p. 10) SD card slot (p. 20) USB connector Back of the TV DIGITAL PC terminal AUDIO OUT Antenna or Cable connection VHF/UHF Antenna Back of the TV Power Cord Cable TV or (Connect after all the other connections have been made.) VHF/UHF Antenna • NTSC (National Television System Committee): • ATSC (Advanced Television Systems Committee): Digital TV Standards include dig
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AV cable connection To use HDMI terminals Best AV Equipment HDMI AV OUT e.g. Blu-ray Disc player AV Equipment DVI OUT HDMI-DVI Conversion cable L e.g. Blu-ray Disc AUDIO OUT R player VIERA Link connection, please refer to p. 27 ● The HDMI connection is required for a 1080p signal. ● To use COMPONENT terminals Y green green green Good COMPONENT P B blue VIDEO OUT blue blue AV Equipment P R red red red e.g. Blu-ray Disc L player white white white AUDIO OUT R red red red To use COMPOSITE
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Identifying Controls Getting started Connections Identifying Controls TV controls/indicators Front of the TV Selects channels in sequence Volume up/down Menu navigations Changes the input mode Power indicator Chooses menu and submenu entries ( on: red, off: no light) POWER button C.A.T.S (Contrast Automatic Tracking System) Remote control sensor within about 23 feet (7 meters) in front of the TV set Note ● The TV consumes a small amount of electric energy even when turned off. ● Do not pl
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First Time Setup The first time setup screen 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. 38) is set to “No”. Turn the TV On with the POWER button (TV) (Remote) or or Configure your viewing mode Select your language Language / Idioma / Langue Step 1 of 5 / Paso 1 de 5 / Étape 1 de 5 Select your language Seleccione su idioma Sélection de la langue select English Español Français OK OK Select Sele
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First Time Setup Getting started ANT/Cable setup Do you use a Cable, Satellite or Fiber Optic box with this TV? ANT/Cable setup Step 3 of 5 Do you use a Cable, Satellite or Fiber Optic box with this TV? Yes No OK Select Return Yes b Select conn ection type No for Cable or Satellite a Select signal type box and go to (Input (Cable/Antenna) labels) ANT/Cable setup Step 3 of 5 ANT/Cable setup Step 3 of 5 How does the TV receive its programming content? Which wiring method is used to connect
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Label the inputs for easy identification (Label inputs) To name each input, follow the instructions on screen. When done, select NEXT and press OK to go to the next step. Video 1 Label inputs Step 4 of 5 Comp./Video GAME GAME select What is connected to HDMI 1 ? PC For your convenience, you may name each input for easy identification. The labels will be shown in the “Input select” menu. 1 @. 2 ABC 3 DEF or OK 4 GHI 5 JKL 6MNO HDMI 1 set 7 PQRS 8 TUV 9 WXYZ HDMI 2 Select LAST 0 - , RETURN Comp.
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Watching TV Getting started Basic First Time Setup Watching TV Turn power on (Remote) (TV) Note Please select correct input (p. 19) or Select a channel number ■ To directly enter the digital channel up number or When tuning to a digital channel, press the button to enter the minor down number in a compound channel number. • Also available side CH button on the unit. [For Cable/Satellite box connection] example: CH15-1: - Use your connected box’s remote control. Note Reselect “Cab
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Change aspect ratio and Zoom the picture ■ Press FORMAT to cycle through the aspect modes (p. 40) • 480i, 480p: FULL/JUST/4:3/ZOOM • 1080p, 1080i, 720p: FULL/H-FILL/JUST/4:3/ZOOM Use when the picture does not fill the whole screen (bars appears on either side of the image) or portions of the picture is trimmed. Note 1. Some content, such as film-based movies, are available in extra-wide format. Top and bottom bars are unavailable. 2. Connected devices, such as Cable/Satellite box, DVD/Blu-
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Watching TV Basic ■ Other Useful operations Entering characters You can use the remote control keys to enter the alphanumeric characters. Menu Input labels ■ Switches input mode HDMI 1 HDMI 2 ABC → abc → 123 Comp./Video ↑ | _____________ Video 2 Video 1 ■ Press each number key 1 @. 2 ABC 3 DEF OK to cycle through the 4 5 6 GHI JKL MNO 7 PQRS 8 TUV 9WXYZ Select RETURN alphanumeric character LAST 0 - , R G ABC abc B Y Delete Navigation area ● You can also use a USB keyboard (not supplied) to
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Using VIERA TOOLS VIERA TOOLS is the easy way to access the TV’s special features. They are displayed as shortcut icons on the TV screen. Display VIERA TOOLS Select the item select next (example) Set each item Media player Media player (p. 20-25) Sleep Off Timer (p. 36) VIERA Link VIERA Link (p. 30-31) Eco mode ECO/energy saving (p. 38) Press to exit from a menu screen Press to go back to the previous screen 18
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Watching content from external devices Basic Using VIERA TOOLS Watching content from external devices With the connected equipment turned On Display the Input select menu Select the input mode (shortcut) press the corresponding Input select NUMBER button on the remote 1 ANT/Cable In Not used control to select the input of your 2 HDMI 1 GAME choice. Or, press the INPUT 3 HDMI 2 button repeatedly, to cycle through 4 Comp./Video AUX or the available inputs. 5 PC * set unused input to “Not u
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Using Media player You can view still and motion images and play music saved on a USB flash memory and an SD card. Basic features for Media player ■ Available contents and features Photos Videos Music Media Player Photos All photos Media Player Videos Titles/Folders view Media Player Music Folders Trip1 Trip2 Trip3 Trip4 Trip5 Room Nature1 My Music_1 My Music_2 My Music_3 Nature2 Nature3 Nature4 Nature5 Nature6 2009_4 2009_7 2009_9 Select OK SD memory card Select OK
