Panasonic TC-32LX44 manual

Owner ’ s Manual 32” Class 720p LCD HDTV (31.5 inches measured diagonally) 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 www .vieraconcierge.ca English Thank you for purchasing this Panasonic product. Please read these instructions before [...]

2 Experience an amazing level of multimedia excitement SD memory card Camcorder Personal computer Amplifier with Speaker system Cable box DVD player/ Blu-ray Disc player DVD recorder/ Blu-ray Disc recorder VCR Enjoy rich multimedia USB device[...]

Basic Advanced Getting started Support Information 3 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. SDXC Logo is a trademark of SD- 3C, LLC. “A VCHD” and the “A VCHD” l[...]

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 ART 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 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. 2[...]

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[...]

Getting started 7 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 Pa[...]

8 W ARNING Do not disassemble or modify the pedestal. ● Otherwise the TV may fall over and become damaged, and personal injury may result. Caution Do not use any pedestal other than that provided with this TV . ● Otherwise the TV may fall over and become damaged, and personal injury may result. Do not use the pedestal if it becomes warped or ph[...]

Getting started 9 Connections Accessories/Optional Accessory B C , A 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 [...]

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 ● VIERA Link connection, please refer to p. 27 ● The HDMI connection is required for a 1080p signal. T o use COMPONENT[...]

Getting started 1 1 Identifying Controls Connections Identifying Controls C.A.T .S (Contrast Automatic T racking System) Power indicator ( on: red, off: no light) Note ● The TV consumes a small amount of electric energy even when turned of f. ● Do not place any objects between the TV remote control sensor and remote control. TV controls/indicat[...]

12 First T ime Setup or T urn the TV On with the POWER button or (Remote) (TV) Configure your viewing mode Select your language Language / Idioma / Langue English Español Français Step 1 of 5 / Paso 1 de 5 / Étape 1 de 5 OK Select Selección Sélection Select your language Seleccione su idioma Sélection de la langue select OK Select your viewin[...]

Getting started 13 First T ime Setup Press to exit from a menu screen 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 ANT/Cable setup Do you use a Cable, Satellite or Fiber Op[...]

14 Press to exit from a menu screen Press to go back to the previous screen Label the inputs for easy identification (Label inputs) T o name each input, follow the instructions on screen. When done, select NEXT and press OK to go to the next step. Label inputs Step 4 of 5 What is connected to HDMI 1 ? For your convenience, you may name each input f[...]

15 Getting started Basic Watching 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 channel nu[...]

16 Change aspect ratio and Zoom the picture ■ Press FORMA T 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 [...]

17 Basic Watching TV ■ Other Useful operations Entering characters Y ou can use the remote control keys to enter the alphanumeric characters. ■ Switches input mode ABC → abc → 123 ↑ _ ____________ | ■ Press each number key to cycle through the alphanumeric character Select OK RETURN ABC Delete abc R G B Y 1 @. 4 GHI 7 PQRS 2 ABC 5 JKL 8[...]

18 Using VIERA T OOLS Press to exit from a menu screen Press to go back to the previous screen Display VIERA TOOLS Select the item (example) select next 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) VIERA TOOLS is the easy way to access the TV’s speci[...]

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 ANT/Cable In 1 2 3 4 5 HDMI 1 HDMI 2 Comp./Video GAME PC Not used AUX (example) Input label or select enter Setup ANT/Cable (p. 32) Edit Device labels Input labels (p. 38) (shortc[...]

20 Using Media player Y ou can view still and motion images and play music saved on a USB flash memory and an SD card. Basic features for Media player ■ A vailable contents and features Option menu Photos p. 22-23 Videos p. 24 Music p. 25 Displays data information. (File name, Date, and Size etc.) * Information differs depending on selected data.[...]

21 Basic Using Media Player Viewing Contents ■ Press to exit from a menu screen ■ Press to go back to the previous screen Insert a Media (SD card or USB flash memory) • Auto play setting Image viewer auto play (p. 38) Display Media player (example) or Select Drive (Display connected drive) Media Player SD memory card Drive select OK RETURN Se[...]

22 Photos view [Photos thumbnail] s o t o h p l l A Photos r e y a l P a i d e M Media select Slideshow Drive select Info SD memory card OK Select RETURN Sort SUB MENU [Features] ● Slideshow setting ● Sort ● Drive select ● Media select [Photos playback screen] Next Prev. Rotate RETURN Single view Stop Single view Slideshow Photo status Sing[...]

23 Basic Using Media Player Slideshow Display “Slideshow settings” s o t o h p l l A o t o h P r e y a l P a i d e M Media select Slideshow Drive select Info SD memory card OK Select RETURN Sort SUB MENU Select Change RETURN Off Off Off Normal Off Normal On Slideshow settings Frame Start Slideshow Photo effect Transition effect Photo size Burst[...]

24 Videos view [Videos thumbnail] Titles/Folders view Videos r e y a l P a i d e M 2009_9 Nature2 Nature3 Nature4 Nature5 Nature6 2009_4 2009_7 Trip1 Trip2 Trip3 Trip4 Trip5 Room Nature1 Media select Play Drive select Info SD memory card OK Select RETURN SUB MENU [Features] ● Play ● Drive select ● Media select ● Aspect change [Videos playba[...]

25 Basic Using Media Player Music view [Music thumbnail] Folders My Music_1 My Music_2 My Music_3 Media Player Music Media select Play Folder Drive select Info SD memory card OK Select RETURN SUB MENU [Features] ● Play folder ● Drive select ● Media select [Music playback screen] AAAAAA BBBBBBB XXXXXXX 00:00.05 / 00:00.49 RETURN Artist name Al[...]

26 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 thea[...]

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

28 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. 26) Press to exit from a menu screen Press to go back to th[...]

29 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[...]

30 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. 26) Press to exit from a menu screen Press to go back to the previous screen Display the VIERA Link menu or select next (example) Select the item Select Change RETURN Recorder TV VIERA Link c[...]

31 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[...]

32 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”. Select “Auto program” next select Menu Cable ANT/Cable setup ANT in Auto program Manual program Signal meter Select a scanning mode [...]

33 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. 38) Select “Edit” R G [...]

34 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[...]

35 Advanced How to Use Menu Functions ● “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[...]

36 Settings Items Item Description HDMI settings HDMI/DVI RGB range (HDMI 1-2) Auto/ Standard (16-235)/ Nonstandard Prevents the blown out highlights and blocked up shadows when a wide-range signal is received. Selects between standard RGB range (16-235 bits) or non-compliance (0-255 bits). Auto: Switches the RGB range (Standard (16-235)/Nonstandar[...]

37 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[...]

38 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.[...]

39 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 [...]

40 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 [...]

41 Support Information T echnical Information Data format information ● Compatible Data format for Media player (SD card/USB flash memory) p. 24 DCF (Design rule for camera file system): A Japan Electronics and Information T echnology Industries Association’s standard EXIF: Exchangeable Image File Format Note ● Format the card with the record[...]

42 VIERA Link TM “HDA VI Control TM ” HDMI connections to some Panasonic equipment allow you to interface automatically . (p. 27) ● This function may not work normally depending on the equipment condition. ● The equipment can be operated by other remote controls with this function on even if the TV is in Standby mode. ● Image or sound may[...]

43 Support Information T echnical Information PC Input T erminals ● Signal Names for D-sub 15P Connector 1 6 7 8 3 9 4 5 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 Pi[...]

44 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[...]

45 Support Information Specifications Care and Cleaning Specifications TC-32LX44 Power Source AC 1 10-127 V , 60 Hz Power Consumption Rated Power Consumption 102 W Standby condition 0.2 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.[...]

46 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[...]

47 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. 36 ) Check that the correct SAP (Secondary Audio Program) is selected by pres[...]

48 Index A Accessories ............................................................. 7 ANT/Cable ....................................................... 13, 32 Antenna ............................................................. 9, 13 Audio ...................................................................... 36 Audio, Advanced ..................[...]

49 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[...]

50 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[...]

51 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[...]

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.[...]