Panasonic TC-L32C3 manuale d’uso

Owner ’s Manual 32” Class 720p LCD HDTV (31.5 inches measured diagonally) Manual de usuario T elevisión de alta definición de 720p y clase 32” de LCD (31,5 pulgadas medidas diagonalmente) For assistance (U.S.A./Puerto Rico), please call: 1-877-95-VIERA (958-4372) www .panasonic.com/help For assistance (Canada), please call: 1-866-330-0014 w[...]

2 This product incorporates the following software: (1) software developed independently by or for Panasonic Corporation, (2) software owned by a third party and licensed to Panasonic Corporation, (3) software licensed under the GNU General Public License, V ersion 2 (GPL v2), (4) software licensed under the GNU LESSER General Public License (LGPL)[...]

3 Basic Advanced Support Information Getting started VIERA Link™ is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation. 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. SDHC Logo is a trademark of SD- 3C, LLC. This product qualifies for ENERGY S[...]

4 ANTENNA LEAD-IN WIRE ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT (NEC SECTION 810-20) GROUNDING CONDUCTORS (NEC SECTION 810-21) GROUND CLAMPS POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM (NEC AR T 250, P ART H) ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT GROUND CLAMP EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER (NEC) NA TIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE Safety Precautions Note to CA TV System Installer This[...]

5 19) An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines, other electric light, power circui ts, 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. [...]

6 CEA CHILD SAFETY NOTICES W ARNING 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[...]

7 Getting started Accessories/Optional Accessory Optional Accessory W all-hanging bracket TY -WK3L2RW The angle of wall-hanging bracket can be adjusted in “zero tilting (vertical)”, “5-degree tilting”, “10-degree tilting”, “15-degree tilting” and “20-degree tilting” for this TV . W ARNING Please contact your nearest Panasonic de[...]

8 Accessories Assembly screws (4 of each) A B XSS4+16FJK size (M4 × 16) XYN4+F12FJK size (M4 × 12) Bracket (1) Base (1) Ŷ Assembling the pedestal Fix securely with assembly screws A . (T otal 4 screws) Tighten screws firmly . A Bracket Front Base Ŷ Set-up Fix securely with assembly screws . (T otal 4 screws) T ighten screws firmly . B B Foam ma[...]

9 Getting started Connections Accessories/Optional Accessory Connections Connection Panels Power Cord (Connect after all the other connections have been made.) VHF/UHF Antenna • NTSC (National T elevision System Committee): • A TSC (Advanced T elevision Systems Committee): Digital TV Standards include digital high-definition television (HDTV), [...]

10 A V cable connection Audio connection Best Good Basic (Not HD) T o use HDMI terminals L R HDMI A V OUT HDMI-DVI Conversion cable DVI OUT AUDIO OUT e.g. Blu-ray Disc player e.g. Blu-ray Disc player A V Equipment A V Equipment Ɣ VIERA Link connection, please refer to p. 23 Ɣ The HDMI connection is required for a 1080p signal. T o use COMPONENT t[...]

11 Getting started Identifying Controls Connections Identifying Controls C.A.T .S (Contrast Automatic T racking System) Power indicator ( on: red, of f: no light) Note The TV consumes a small amount of electric energy even when turned off. Do not place any objects between the TV remote control sensor and remote control. TV controls/indicators Chang[...]

12 First T ime Setup or T urn the TV On with the POWER button or (TV) (Remote) 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 OK RETURN Select select OK Please confir[...]

13 Getting started First T ime Setup Press to go back to the previous screen Note About broadcasting systems Analog (NTSC): Conventional broadcasting Digital (A TSC): New programming that allows you to view more channels featuring high-quality video and sound Auto channel setup ( ANT/Cable setup) Select the connected Antenna in terminal ANT/Cable s[...]

14 Press to go back to the previous screen Give names to the TV’ s inputs (Label inputs) When done, select NEXT and press OK to go to the next step. Label inputs Step 5 of 6 Edit Blu-ray, DVD ... HDMI HDMI RETURN Change Select Comp./Video 1 Video 2 PC Next HDMI 1 HDMI 2 ABC Delete abc R G B Y 1 @. 4 GHI 7 PQRS 2 ABC 5 JKL 8 TUV 3 DEF 6 MNO 9 WXYZ[...]

15 Getting started Basic W atching TV First T ime Setup W atching TV T urn power on (TV) or (Remote) Note Please select correct input --> (p. 19) Select a channel number up down or • Also available side CH button on the unit. [For Cable/Satellite box connection] - Use your connected box’s remote control. T o directly enter the digital channe[...]

16 Change aspect ratio and Zoom the picture Ŷ Press FORMA T to cycle through the aspect modes (p. 36) • 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 [...]

17 Basic W atching TV Ŷ Other Useful Operations Entering characters Y ou can use the remote control keys to enter the alphanumeric characters. Ŷ Switches input mode. ABC ĺ abc ĺ 123 Select OK RETURN ABC Delete abc R G B Y 1 @. 4 GHI 7 PQRS 2 ABC 5 JKL 8 TUV 3 DEF 6 MNO 9 WXYZ 0 - , LAST Menu Input labels Video 2 Video 1 HDMI 2 Comp./Video 1 HDM[...]

18 Using VIERA T OOLS Press to exit from a menu screen Press to go back to the previous screen Display VIERA T OOLS Select the item VIERA Link select next Set each item VIERA Link VIERA Link (p. 26-27) Slideshow Slideshow (p. 20-21) VIERA IMAGE VIEWER VIERA IMAGE VIEWER (p. 20-21) Game mode Game mode setting Please select Picture mode. Game mode al[...]

19 Basic Watching content from external devices Using VIERA T OOLS With the connected equipment turned On Display the Input select menu Select the input mode Input select TV 1 5 2 3 4 6 Video 2 HDMI 1 HDMI 2 Comp./Video 1 PC AUX DVD (example) or select enter (shortcut) press the corresponding NUMBER button on the remote control to select the input [...]

20 V iewing photos with VIERA IMAGE VIEWER The VIERA Image Viewer lets you easily view still images on the television by simply inserting an SD card into the VIERA SD card slot. Press to exit from a menu screen Press to go back to the previous screen Insert the SD card Insert the card Remove the card Compliant card type (maximum capacity): SDHC Car[...]

21 Basic Viewing photos with VIERA IMAGE VIEWER Sort T o sort by Folder , month or date In Select the sort type Slideshow Folders R Y Sort by month G Sort by date B OK Select RETURN Name Pana0001 Date 03/04/2010 Size 1029×1200 VIERA IMAGE VIEWER All photos Total 238 Pana0001 Pana0002 Pana0003 Pana0004 Pana0005 Pana0006 Pana0007 Pana0008 Pana0009 P[...]

22 VIERA Link TM “ HDA VI Control TM ” Simultaneously control all Panasonic “HDA VI Control” equipped components using one button on the TV remote. Enjoy additional HDMI Inter-Operability with compatible Panasonic products. This TV supports “HDA VI Control 5” function. Connections to equipment (DVD recorder DIGA, HD Camcorder , Home the[...]

23 Advanced VIERA Link TM “HDA VI Control TM ” VIERA Link™ Connections (with VIERA Link function) Ŷ T erminal overview Back of the TV Ŷ Connecting DVD Recorder (DIGA) DVD recorder (DIGA) with VIERA Link function HDMI cable Ŷ Connecting Home theater system/A V amp HDMI 1 is recommended. HDMI cable Optical cable Home theater systems with VIE[...]

24 VIERA Link settings and Available features T o use all VIERA Link functions: After everything is connected, in VIERA Link settings menu, set “VIERA Link” to “On”. Some features are disabled depending on the “HDA VI Control” version of the equipment. Please check the list (p. 22) Press to exit from a menu screen Press to go back to th[...]

25 Advanced VIERA Link TM “HDA VI Control TM ” Automatic Input Switching When using a Blu-ray Disc player , DVD player/recorder or Home theater system, the TV will automatically change to the appropriate input, when playback begins on one of those devices. • For a Home theater system the speakers automatically switch to the theater system. Po[...]

26 VIERA Link menu and Available features Some features are disabled depending on the “HDA VI Control” version of the equipment. Please check the list (p. 22) Press to exit from a menu screen Press to go back to the previous screen Display the VIERA Link menu select next or VIERA Link Select the item Recorder TV VIERA Link control Speaker outpu[...]

27 Advanced VIERA Link TM “HDA VI Control TM ” Speaker control Y ou can select the Home theater or TV speakers for audio output. Control the theater speakers with the TV remote control. This function is available only when a Panasonic Amplifier or Player theater is connected. Select “Speaker output” Select “Home theater” or “TV” sel[...]

28 Editing and Setting Channels Auto program (Set automatically) Automatically searches and adds available channels to the memory . Select “ANT in” Select “Cable” or “Antenna” Or select “Not used” (p. 13). Select “Auto program” next select Menu Cable ANT/Cable setup ANT in Auto program Manual program Signal meter Select a scanni[...]

29 Advanced Editing and Setting Channels Manual program ( Set manually) Use this procedure when changing the channel setup or changing the channel display . Also, use this to add or skip channels from the channel list manually . Y ou can select a channel tuning mode (Digital only/Analog only) in “Channel surf mode”(p. 34) Select “Edit” Manu[...]

30 How to Use Menu Functions V arious menus allow you to make settings for the picture, sound, and other functions so that you can enjoy watching TV best suited for you. Press to exit from a menu screen Press to go back to the previous screen Display the menu Shows the functions that can be adjusted. Some functions will be disabled depending on the[...]

31 Advanced How to Use Menu Functions Ɣ “Reset to default” will be grayed out if no changes are made in the following menus: “Picture”, “PC adjustments”, “Audio” and “Closed caption”. Picture settings Adjust the image or picture quality Settings Items Item Description Reset to defaults Resets all picture adjustments to factory [...]

32 Settings Items Item Description • Some menus are grayed out depending on the input signal or condition. (e.g. “3:2 pulldown” will be grayed out if the input signal is high definition or you are viewing photos, etc.) Advanced picture 3D Y/C filter Off/On Minimizes noise and cross-color in the picture. Color matrix SD/HD Selects image resolu[...]

33 Advanced How to Use Menu Functions Lock Locks specified channels or shows to prevent children from watching objectionable content. Y ou will be asked to enter your password each time you display the Lock menu. • Password setting/entering (p. 17) Set “Custom” in “Mode” to specify “Channel”, “Game” and “Program” settings. Set[...]

34 Setup Other function settings Settings Items Item Description Channel surf mode All/Favorite/ Digital only/ Analog only Sets the mode to select the channel with the Channel up/down button. Favorite: Only channels registered as F A VORITE. (p. 16) Language English/ Español/ Français Selects the screen menu language. Clock Adjusts the clock. (p.[...]

35 Advanced Support Information Ratings List for parental control How to Use Menu Functions Ratings List for parental control “V -chip” technology enables you to lock channels or shows according to standard ratings set by the entertainment industry . U.S. MOVIE RA TINGS (MP AA) NR NO RA TING (NOT RA TED) AND NA (NOT APPLICABLE) PROGRAMS. Movie [...]

36 T echnical Information Aspect Ratio (FORMA T) Press the FORMA T button to cycle through the aspect modes. This lets you choose the aspect depending on the format of the received signal and your preference. (p. 16) (e.g.: in case of 4:3 image) FULL JUST FULL JUST Enlarges the 4:3 image horizontally to the screen’s side edges. (Recommended for a[...]

37 Support Information T echnical Information Data format for SD Card browsing Photo: Still images recorded with digital still cameras compatible with JPEG files of DCF* and EXIF** standards Data format: Baseline JPEG (Sub-sampling: 4:4:4, 4:2:2 or 4:2:0) Max. number of files: 9,999 Image resolution: 160 x 120 to 20,000,000 * DCF (Design rule for c[...]

38 HDMI connection HDMI (high-definition multimedia interface) allows you to enjoy high-definition digital images and high-quality sound by connec ting the TV unit and HD devices. HDMI-compatible equipment (*1) with an HDMI or DVI output terminal, such as a Cable or Satellite box or a DVD player , can be connected to the HDMI connector using an HDM[...]

39 Support Information T echnical Information 1 678 3 9 45 10 15 14 13 12 11 2 Pin No. Signal Name Pin No. Signal Name Pin No. Signal Name R GND (Ground) NC (not connected) G GND (Ground) NC B GND (Ground) HD/SYNC NC (not connected) NC (not connected) VD GND (Ground) GND (Ground) NC Pin Layout for PC Input T erminal Input signal that can be display[...]

40 Care and Cleaning First, unplug the Power cord plug from the wall outlet. Display panel The front of the display panel has been specially treated. Wipe the panel surface gently using only a cleaning cloth or a soft, lint- free cloth. If the surface is particularly dirty , soak a soft, lint-free cloth in diluted mild liquid dish soap (1 part mild[...]

41 Support Information Specifications Care and Cleaning Specifications TC-L32C3 Power Source AC 1 10-127 V , 60 Hz Power Consumption Rated Power Consumption 106 W Standby condition 0.3 W Display panel Aspect Ratio 16:9 Visible screen size (W × H × Diagonal) (No. of pixels) 32” class (31.5 inches measured diagonally) 27.5 ” × 15.4 ” × 31.5[...]

42 Questions Answers Picture Frequently Asked Questions (F AQ) If there is a problem with your TV , please refer to the table below to determine the symptoms, then carry out the suggested check. If this does not solve the problem, visit the Panasonic web site for further assistance. (see cover) How do I view the picture from devices such as a: Cabl[...]

43 Support Information Frequently Asked Questions Questions Answers Sound Other Why is there no sound coming from the TV? Make sure the volume is up and MUTE is off. Confirm the TV speakers are set to ON by pressing MENU and selecting “Audio” --> “Advanced audio”. (p.32) Check that the correct SAP (Secondary Audio Program) is selected by[...]

44 Index A Accessories ............................................................. 7 ANT/Cable ....................................................... 13, 28 Antenna ............................................................. 9, 13 Audio ...................................................................... 32 Audio, Advanced ..................[...]

45 Support Information Limited W arranty (for U.S.A. and Puerto Rico only) Index P ANASONIC CONSUMER ELECTRONICS COMP ANY , DIVISION OF: P ANASONIC CORPORA TION OF NORTH AMERICA One Panasonic W ay Secaucus, New Jersey 07094 Panasonic LCD T elevisions Limited W arranty Limited W arranty Coverage If your product does not work properly because of a de[...]

46 Customer Services Directory (for U.S.A. and Puerto Rico) Customer Services Directory (United States and Puerto Rico) Obtain Product Information and Operating Assistance; locate your nearest Dealer or Service Center; purchase Parts and Accessories; or make Customer Service and Literature requests by visiting our Web Site at: http://www .panasonic[...]

47 Support Information Limited W arranty (for Canada) Customer Services Directory (for U.S.A. and Puerto Rico) Limited W arranty (for Canada) Panasonic Canada Inc. 5770 Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario L4W 2T3 P ANASONIC PRODUCT – LIMITED W ARRANTY Panasonic Canada Inc. warrants this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship u[...]

TC-L32C3 32" LCD HDTV Dimensions (W x H x D) 30.7" (779 mm) x 21.0" (531 mm) x 8.2" (207 mm) (Including TV stand) 30.7" (779 mm) x 19.6" (497 mm) x 3.4" (85 mm) (TV Set only) Mass 22.0 lb. (10.0 kg) (Including TV stand) 20.0 lb. (9.0 kg) (TV Set only) Power Source AC 1 10-127 V , 60 Hz Rated Power Consumption 106 [...]

Customer ’ s Record The model number and serial number of this product can be found on its back cover . Y ou 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 aid in identification in the event of theft or loss, and for W arranty Service purposes.[...]