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Model No.
Número de modelo
TC-L32U22
TC-L37U22
TC-L42U22
Operating Instructions
32”/37”/42” Class 1080p LCD HDTV
(31.5/37.0/42.0 inches measured diagonally)
Manual de instrucciones
Televisión de alta definición de 1080p y
clase 32”/37”/42” de LCD
(31,5/37,0/42,0 pulgadas medidas diagonalmente)
For assistance (U.S.A./Puerto Rico), please call:
1-877-95-VIERA (958-4372)
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For assistance (Canada), please call:
Quick Start Guide
1-866-330-0014
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Experience an amazing level of multimedia excitement Enjoy rich multimedia VCR Amplifier Home theater system DVD recorder/ DVD player/ Blu-ray Disc recorder Blu-ray Disc player HDMI, the HDMI logo and High- Definition Multimedia Interface are VIERA Link™ is a trademark of trademarks or registered trademarks SDHC Logo is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation. of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United SD-3C, LLC. States and other countries. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. HDAVI
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Quick Start Viewing Advanced FAQs, etc. Guide Contents Please read before using the unit ● Safety Precautions ·········································4 Quick Start Guide ● Accessories/Optional Accessory ····················7 ● Basic Connection ···········································9 ● Identifying Controls ······································11 ● First Time Setup ···········································12 SD memory card Enjoy your TV! Basic Features ● Watching TV ···············
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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 ser
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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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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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Quick Start Accessories/Optional Accessory Guide Accessories/Optional Accessory Accessories Check you have all the items shown. Accessories Remote Control Batteries for the Pedestal Transmitter Remote Control TBL4GA0042 (TC-L32U22) TBL2AX0029 (TC-L37U22) N2QAYB000485 Transmitter (2) TBL2AX0031 (TC-L42U22) AA Battery How to assemble (p. 8) Operating Instructions VIERA Concierge and Quick Start Product Registration Card (U.S.A) Guide Please contact your nearest Panasonic dealer to purchase t
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Accessories/Optional Accessory (Continued) Attaching the pedestal to TV ■Assembling the pedestal A Fix securely with assembly screws . (Total 4 screws) Tighten screws firmly. A Accessories Bracket Assembly screws (4 of each) A Front XSS4+16FJK M4 × 16 B XYN4+F12FJK Base M4 × 12 (Image: TBL2AX0029) Bracket (1) ■Set-up Fix securely with assembly screws . (Total 4 screws) Tighten screws firmly. B B Base (1) Foam mat or thick soft cloth WARNING Do not disassemble or modify the pedes
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Quick Start Basic Connection (Antenna + TV) Guide Accessories/Optional Accessory Basic Connection Connecting Antenna (To watch TV) Example VHF/UHF Antenna TV NTSC (National Television System Committee): VHF/UHF Antenna • Conventional broadcasting ATSC (Advanced Television Systems Committee): • Digital TV Standards include digital high-definition television (HDTV), Cable TV standard-definition television (SDTV), data broadcasting, multi- channel surround-sound audio and interactive televisi
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High-Definition Standard-Definition Basic Connection (Continued) AV cable connections To use HDMI terminals AV Equipment 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. The HDMI connection is required for a 1080p signal. TM For “VIERA Link connections”, please refer to p. 27. To use COMPONENT terminals Y green green green PB COMPONENT VIDEO OUT blue blue blue AV Equipment PR red red red L
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Quick Start Identifying Controls Guide Basic Connection (AV cable connections) Identifying Controls TV controls/indicators Front of the TV Selects channels in sequence Volume up/down Menu navigations Changes the input mode Remote control sensor Chooses menu and submenu entries within about 23 feet (7 meters) in front of the TV set POWER button Power indicator ( on: red, off: no light) C.A.T.S (Contrast Automatic Tracking System) Note The TV consumes a small amount of electric energy e
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First Time Setup 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. 25) 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 English Español Français select OK Select your viewing mode (Be sure to select “Home use”) Set viewing mode Step 2 of 6 Home Use Store Demonstration select
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Quick Start First Time Setup Guide Auto channel setup (ANT/Cable setup) Select the connected Antenna in terminal ANT/Cable setup Step 3 of 6 Not used: Go to Cable Antenna Not used (Label inputs) ANTENNA select Cable In ANTENNA OK Cable In OK Select “Not used” when viewing TV via Satellite receiver or Cable box. Note: Select Select RETURN “Cable” when viewing via Cable DTA Box. Select “Not used” when no wire is connected to the “Antenna/Cable” terminal. Typical when a Cable/Satellite box i
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First Time Setup (Continued) Select the Input labels (Label inputs) Select NEXT then press OK to go to next step. Blu-r Label inputs Step 5 of 6 Video 2 GA GA select HDMI 1 NEXT or HDMI 2 HDMI 3 set 1 @. 2 ABC 3 DEF Component OK 4 GHI 5 JKL 6 MNO Video 1 7 PQRS 8 TUV 9 WXYZ Select Video 2 RETURN LAST 0 - , Blu-ray, DVD ... PC Next R G ABC abc B Y Delete HDMI HDMI 1 @. 2 3 Select ABC DEF Follow the instructions on Edit 4 GHI 5 JKL 6MNO Press RIGHT to select a label for each input. Change 7PQR
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Quick Start Watching TV Viewing Guide First Time Setup Watching TV Basic connection (p. 9-10) To watch TV and other functions Turn power on (Remote) (TV) Note If the mode is not TV, press and select TV. (p. 20) or Select a channel number (Remote) To directly enter the digital channel number up When tuning to a digital channel, or press the button to enter the minor number in a compound down channel number. (TV) example: CH15-1: Note Reselect “Cable” or “Antenna” in “ANT in” of
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Watching TV (Continued) Displays or removes the channel banner Channel Clock THE NEWS Information 15-2 12:30 PM ABC-HD 30 CC SAP TV-G 1080i Standard 4:3 recall 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. 41) Change aspect • 480i, 480p: FULL/JUST/4:3/ZOOM • 1080p, 1080i, 720p: FULL/H-FILL/JUST/4:3/ZOOM ratio FAVORITE Call up Channel numbers registered
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Using VIERA TOOLS Viewing Watching TV Using VIERA TOOLS VIERA TOOLS is the easy way to access frequently-used 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 VIERA Link Set each item VIERA Link VIERA Link (p.30-31) Slideshow Slideshow (p. 18-19) Photo viewer Photo viewer (p. 18-19) Eco mode Press to exit from ECO/energy saving (p.
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Viewing with VIERA IMAGE VIEWER The VIERA Image Viewer is a function that lets you easily view still images on a VIERA television by simply inserting an SD card into the VIERA SD card slot. (Media other than SD Cards will not work.) Photo viewer Insert the SD card * This setting will be skipped next time unless you select “Set later”. Set “Image viewer settings” and select “Play image viewer now” “Image viewer settings” will be displayed automatically each time an SD card is inserted for the
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Viewing with VIERA IMAGE VIEWER Viewing Insert the card Remove the card Compliant card type (maximum capacity): SDHC Card (32 GB), Gently insert the SD Card label microSDHC Card (16 GB), SD Card surface facing front. (2 GB), miniSD Card (2 GB), microSD Card (2 GB) (requiring microSDHC Card/ Label surface SD Card miniSD Card/microSD Card adapter) Press in lightly If a microSDHC Card, miniSD Card on SD Card, or microSD Card is used, insert / then release. Push until a remove it togethe
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Watching Videos and DVDs If you have applicable equipment connected to the TV, you can watch videos and DVDs on the TV screen. Input Select You can select the external equipment to access. With the connected equipment turned On Display the Input select menu Select the input mode Press the corresponding NUMBER Input select button on the remote control to 1 TV select the input of your choice. 2 HDMI 1 DVD 3 HDMI 2 4 HDMI 3 Select the input of your choice, or 5 Component AUX then press OK. 6 Vid
