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Operating Instructions
32” Class 720p LCD HDTV
(31.5 inches measured diagonally)
Manual de instrucciones
Televisión de alta definición de 720p y clase 32” de LCD
(31,5 pulgadas medidas diagonalmente)
Model No.
Número de modelo
TC-L32C12
Quick Start Guide
(See page 8-16)
Guía de inicio rápido
(vea la página 8-16)
For assistance (U.S.A./Puerto Rico), please call:
1-877-95-VIERA (958-4372)
or visit us at www.panasonic.com/contactinfo
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Turn your own living room into a movie theater! Experience an amazing level of multimedia excitement HDMI, the HDMI logo and High- Definition Multimedia Interface are VIERA Link™ is a trademark of SDHC Logo is a trademark. trademarks or registered trademarks of Panasonic Corporation. HDMI Licensing LLC. Manufactured under license from Dolby HDAVI Control™ is a trademark of Laboratories. Panasonic Corporation. DOLBY and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. 2
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Quick Start Viewing Advanced FAQs, etc. Guide Contents Please read before using the unit Safety Precautions ·······································4 Enjoy rich multimedia Quick Start Guide Accessories/Optional Accessory ····· 8 SD memory card Basic Connection ··························· 10 Identifying Controls ························ 14 Camcorder First Time Setup····························· 15 Personal Enjoy your TV! computer Basic Features VCR Set Top Box Watching TV ···················
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Safety Precautions The lightning flash with arrowhead within a triangle is CAUTION intended to tell the user that parts inside the product are a risk of electric shock to persons. RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK The exclamation point within DO NOT OPEN a triangle is intended to tell the user that important WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover or back. operating and servicing No user-serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel. instruc
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19) An outside antenna system should not be lo cat ed 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 cor
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Safety Precautions (Continued) CEA CHILD SAFETY NOTICES: Flat panel displays are not always supported on the proper stands or installed according to the manufacturer’s recommendations. Flat panel displays that are inappropriately situated on dressers, bookcases, shelves, desks, speakers, chests or carts may fall over and may cause personal injury or even death. The consumer electronics industry (of which Panasonic is a member) is committed to making home entertainment enjoyable and safe.
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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 that
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Accessories/Optional Accessory Accessories Check you have all the items shown. Accessories Remote Control Batteries for the Cleaning cloth Pedestal TBL2AX00261 Remote Control Transmitter N2QAYB000321 Transmitter (2) Accessories AA Battery Assembly screws (4) M4 × 10 Operating Instructions Product Registration Card (U.S.A) Quick Setup Guide Customer Care Plan Card (U.S.A) Optional Accessory Wall-hanging bracket TY-WK3L2RW Please contact your nearest Panasonic dealer to purchase the recomme
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Quick Start Accessories/Optional Accessory Guide Attaching the pedestal to TV Fix securely with assembly screws . (Total 4 screws) A Tighten screws firmly. A A Foam mat or thick soft cloth WARNING Always be sure to ask a qualified technician to carry out set-up. Incorrect fitting may cause equipment to fall, resulting in injury and product damage. Do not disassemble or modify the pedestal. Otherwise the TV may fall over and become damaged, and personal injury may result. Caution Do not
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Basic Connection Connecting Antenna (To watch TV) Example 1 TV VHF/UHF Antenna VHF/UHF Antenna NTSC (National Television System Committee): • Conventional broadcasting ATSC (Advanced Television Systems Committee): • Cable TV Digital TV Standards include digital high-definition television (HDTV), standard-definition television (SDTV), data broadcasting, multi-channel surround-sound audio and interactive television. To connect the antenna terminal and Cable Box AC 110-127 V VHF/UHF Antenna
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Quick Start Basic Connection (TV + DVD Recorder or VCR) Guide (Antenna + TV) Connecting DVD recorder (VCR) (To record/playback) Example 2 TV DVD Recorder AV Equipment If the source has a higher resolution signal VHF/UHF Antenna (e.g. DVD Recorder (480p/720p/1080i), connection can be made with or VCR) the use of a Component Video or HDMI cable. VCR Connection can be made with the use of an RF cable and Composite Video/S Video cable. (p. 13) To connect the antenna terminal and DVD recorder
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Basic Connection (Continued) Connecting DVD recorder (VCR) and satellite receiver Example 3 TV You can enjoy high-definition Satellite programming by subscribing to DVD Recorder VHF/UHF Antenna Receiver high-definition satellite service. or VCR Connection can be done with the use of HDMI or Component Video cable. (p. 13) To connect the antenna terminal and Satellite Receiver and DVD recorder or VCR VHF/UHF Antenna AC 110-127 V 60 Hz Power Cord Back of the TV HDMI 1 HDMI 2 A DIGIT DIGITAL
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Quick Start Basic Connection (AV cable connections) Guide (TV + DVD Recorder or VCR + Satellite Receiver) High-Definition Standard-Definition AV cable connections A To use HDMI terminals AV Equipment HDMI 1 HDMI 2 HDMI AV OUT e.g. Blu-ray Disc player Connecting to the HDMI terminals will enable you to enjoy high-definition digital images and high-quality sound. TM For “VIERA Link connections”, please refer to p. 31. B To use COMPONENT terminals Y green green green PB COMPONENT VIDEO OUT bl
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Identifying Controls TV controls/indicators Front of the TV Selects channels in sequence Volume up/down Menu navigations Changes the input mode Chooses menu and submenu entries. Power indicator ( on: red, off: no light) POWER button Remote control sensor Within about 23 feet (7 meters) in front of the TV set. Note The TV consumes a limited amount of power as long as the power cord is inserted into the wall outlet. Do not place any objects between the TV remote control sensor and remote con
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Quick Start First Time Setup Guide Identifying Controls First Time Setup “First time setup” 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. 28-29) is set to “No”. Turn the TV On with the POWER button or or (TV) (Remote) * This setting will be skipped next time if you select “Home”. Select your language Language English Español Français select ok Be sure to select “Home” Please select your view
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First Time Setup (Continued) Auto channel setup Select “ANT/Cable setup” First time setup next Language Clock ANT/Cable setup select Input labels Select “ANT in” set ANT in ANT/Cable setup Cable: Cable TV Cable ANT in Antenna: Antenna Auto program Not used: Skip TV tuning go to select Select "Not used" when no wire is connected to the "Antenna/Cable" terminal. Typical when Cable/Satellite box is connected to a TV input. Prevents accidental tuning to an unavailable signal. Select “A
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Quick Start Watching TV Viewing Guide First Time Setup Watching TV Connect the TV to a cable box/cable, set-top-box, satellite box or antenna cable (p. 10-13) To watch TV and other functions Turn power on Note If the mode is not TV, press and or select TV. (p. 22) (TV) Select a channel number To directly input the digital ■ up channel number or When tuning to a digital down channel, press the button to enter the minor number in a compound channel number. example: CH15-1: (TV) Not
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Watching TV (Continued) Other Useful Functions (Operate after ) ■ ■ Displays or removes the channel banner. Channel Clock THE NEWS 15-2 12:30 PM Information ABC-HD 30 Recall CC SAP TV-G 1080i Standard 4:3 Station SAP Signal Picture Sleep timer identifier indication resolution mode remaining time Closed caption Rating Level Aspect ratio Press FORMAT to cycle through the aspect modes. (p. 45) ■ Change aspect • 480i, 480p: FULL/JUST/4:3/ZOOM • 1080i, 720p: FULL/H-FILL/JUST/4:3/ZOOM ratio FAVOR
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Watching TV Viewing Using VIERA TOOLS VIERA TOOLS are the easy way to access high use menu items. They are displayed as shortcut icons on the TV screen. Unlike a conventional menu, you can enjoy using, playing or setting a function quickly. Display VIERA TOOLS Select the item select next Displayed “VIERA Link control” menu (p. 34-35) Start Slideshow (p. 20-21) Set “Sleep” (Off timer) (p. 42) Displayed “ECO/energy saving” (p. 28) ■ Press to exit from a menu screen ■ Press to return to th
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Viewing from an SD Card You can view photos taken with a digital camera or digital video camera and saved on an SD card. (Media other than SD Cards may not be reproduced properly.) Photo viewer Insert the SD card * This setting will be skipped next time unless you select “Set later”. Set “SD card setting” and select “Play SD card now” “SD card setting” will be displayed automatically each time an SD card is inserted for the first time. SD card setting select Slideshow: A Slideshow will start
