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  • Page 1

    The illustration shown is an image. Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read these instructions completely . Please keep this manual for future reference. La ilustración mostrada es una imagen. Antes de conectar , utilizar o ajustar este producto, lea completamente este manual de instrucciones; y guárdelo para consultar[...]

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    2 W ARNING: T o reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover or back. No user-serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualied service personnel. The lightning flash with arrow-head within a triangle is intended to tell the user that parts ins ide the product are a risk of electric shock to persons. The exclamation point within a t[...]

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    3 Important Safety Instructions 1) Read these instructions. 2) Keep these instructions. 3) Heed all warnings. 4) Follow all instructions. 5) Do not use this apparatus near water . 6) Clean only with dry cloth. 7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer ’s instructions. 8 ) Do not install near any heat so[...]

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    4 T able of Contents Dear Panasonic Customer W elcome to the Panasonic family of customers. W e hope that you will have many years of enjoyment fr om your new LCD Display . T o o b t a i n m a x im u m b e n e f i t f rom y o u r s e t, p l e a s e rea d t h e s e I n s t r uc t i o n s b e f o re m a k i n g a n y ad j u s t m e n t s , and r etai[...]

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    5 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 an[...]

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    6 Safety Precautions This LCD Display is for use only with the following optional accessories. Use with any other type of optional accessories may cause instability which could result in the possibility of injury . (All of the following accessories are manufactured by Panasonic Corporation.) CAUTION When using the LCD Display Do not bring your hand[...]

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    7 Safety Precautions / Maintenance W ARNING The front of the display panel has been specially treated. W ipe the panel surface gently using only a cleaning cloth or a soft, lint-free cloth. • If the surface is particularly dirty , wipe with a soft, lint-free cloth which has been soaked in pure water or water in which neutral detergent has been di[...]

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    8 “AA” size 2. Insert batteries - note the correct polarity ( + and -). Accessories Accessories Supplied Check that you have the Accessories and items shown Operating Instruction book Remote Control T ransmitter TNQ4CM051 Batteries for the Remote Control T ransmitter (AA Size × 2) HDMI cable (for TH-32LR T12U, TH-37LR T12U) Close Open Hook Req[...]

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    9 Preparation for W all-hanging Accessories Before mounting the display on the wall, you must remove the pedestal from the display . Follow the steps below: 1 Disconnect all the cables from the display . 2 Remove the pedestal. A Remove the four screws. B Pull out the pedestal. Foam mat or thick soft cloth W ARNING • Failure to use a Panasonic bra[...]

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    10 Connections Front side Back side A V connection (see page 1 1) Component (YPbPr) connection (see page 1 1) PC input terminals connection (see page 12) Serial T erminals connection (see page 14) Audio out connection (see page 13) HDMI connection (see page 13) Lift door to open A V connection (see page 1 1)[...]

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    1 1 Connections A V connection Notes: • Additional equipment and cables shown are not supplied with this set. If S Video and V ideo devices are both connected, the S V ideo input signal is the priority source. • Example of input signal source Component (YPbPr) connection Example of input signal source Note: Additional equipment and cables shown[...]

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    12 Connections PC Input T erminals connection COMPUTER Connect a cable which matches the audio output terminal on the computer . Conv ers ion adap ter (if necessary) RGB PC cable Audio Stereo plug Mini D-sub 15p (Male) (Female) Notes: • Computer signals which can be input are those with a horizontal scanning frequency of 15 to 79.97 kHz and verti[...]

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    13 HDMI connection Note: 1. Additional equipment and HDMI cables shown are not supplied with this set. 2. HDMI V ersion 1.2. DVD Player or SET -TOP-BOX (HDMI compatible machines only) HDMI cable Connections Audio Out connection Note: Additional equipment and cables shown are not supplied with this set. AUDIO OUT R L Audio equipment HDMI A V OUT[...]

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    14 Connections Serial T erminals connection Notes: • Use the RS-232C straight cable to connect the computer to the Display . • The computer shown is for example purposes only . • Additional equipment and cables shown are not supplied with this set. COMPUTER D-sub 9p (Male) (Female) RS-232C Straight cable The SERIAL terminal is used when the D[...]

  • Page 15

    DISPLA Y POWER INPUT MUTE RETURN OFF TIMER RECALL ASPECT CH VOL MENU TNQ4CM051 15 Power ON / OFF Connect the plug to the W all Outlet. Press the POWER button on the remote control to turn the Display on. Power Indicator: Green Press the POWER button on the remote control to turn the Display off. Power Indicator: Red POWER Power Indicator Power Swit[...]

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    16 Adjust Initial selections Selecting the On-Screen Menu Language Selecting the input signal Note: Selecting is also possible by pressing the INPUT button on the unit. 1 Display the menu screen. MENU 2 Select “Setup Menu”. Main Menu Picture Menu Sound Menu Setup Menu 3 Select “Language”. Setup Menu Language Movie Mode English On 4 Select y[...]

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    17 Basic Controls Main Unit Power Indicator The Power Indicator will light. • Power-OFF ... Indicator not illuminated • Standby ........ Red (The Monitor will still consume power as long as the AC cord is still connected to the wall outlet.) • Power-ON ..... Green CH VOL MENU INPUT Power On / Off Switch Remote control sensor (TH-32LRT12U) Cha[...]

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    18 POWER INPUT MUTE RETURN OFF TIMER RECALL ASPECT CH VOL MENU TNQ4CM051 DISPLA Y Basic Controls OK button Press to make selections. POWER button The Monitor must rst be plugged into the wall outlet. Press this button to turn the Monitor on, fr om stan db y mod e. Pre ss it aga in to tu rn the Monitor Off to standby mode. V olume Adjustment Pres[...]

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    19 ASPECT Controls The Display will allow you to enjoy viewing the picture at its maximum size, including wide screen cinema format picture. Aspect mode Picture Enlarged screen Description 16:9 The display of the pictures lls the screen. In the case of SD signals, pictures with a 4:3 aspect ratio are enlarged horizontally , and displayed. This m[...]

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    20 Remote Control Unit 1 Display the menu screen. MENU Press the menu button. Press the MENU button. 1 Press the CH buttons to select the menu. 2 Press the MENU button. 2 Select the menu. Main Menu Picture Menu Sound Menu Setup Menu 3 Select the item. Press the CH < or > buttons to select the item. Picture Menu Picture Mode Standard Contrast [...]

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    21 On-Screen Menu Display Overview Note: Menu that cannot be adjusted is grayout. Adjustable menu changes depending on signal, input and menu setting. Main Menu Picture Menu Sound Menu Setup Menu During “A V”, “YPbPr” and “HDMI” input signal. Picture Menu Picture Mode Standard Contrast Brightness Color Tint Sharpness 32 32 32 00 12 Vivi[...]

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    22 Picture Menu Picture Mode Standard Contrast Brightness Color Tint Sharpness 32 32 32 00 12 User Off Picture Menu Select to adjust each item. Standard (Off / On) Select O n to reset all picture to the factory default settings. Press to select the menu to adjust. Notes: As you scroll through the settings, the Monitor display changes synchronously [...]

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    23 Sound Menu Select to adjust each item. Press to select the menu to adjust. Press to select the desired setting. 2 Select Sound Menu . Press to select the menu to adjust. Press to enter menu. 3 1 MENU Press to display the menu screen. Sound Menu 00 00 00 Sound Mode Sound AI Standard Bass T reble Balance MPX Dynamic Off Off Stereo Press the or but[...]

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    24 Setup Menu Select to adjust each item. Press to select the menu to adjust. Press to select the desired setting. 2 Select Setup Menu . Press to select the menu to adjust. Press to enter menu. 3 1 MENU Press to display the menu screen. Setup Menu Language Movie Mode English On During "A V", "YPbPr", and "HDMI" input s[...]

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    25 Setup Menu 00 00 00 32 Auto H-Pos V -Pos Dot_Clock Clock_Phase Language Movie Mode Off English On During "PC" input signal. Press to select the item. 2 Select Setup Menu . 1 MENU Press to display the menu screen. Press to select the Setup menu. Press to enter menu. 3 Select to adjust each item. PC Setup Setup Menu Notes: If the PC is n[...]

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    26 HOTEL MODE Setup 2 Select Setup Menu . 1 MENU Press to display the menu screen. 3 Select Movie Mode . 4 Press and hold MUTE for more than 3 seconds. Press to select the item. Press to select the Setup menu. Press to enter menu. 5 Select the item and set desired settings. Main Menu Picture Menu Sound Menu Setup Menu Setup Menu Language Movie Mode[...]

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    27 HOTEL MODE Setup Item Details Initial Input Off RF A V1 A V2 A V3 YPbPr HDMI1 HDMI2 HDMI3 PC Adjusts the input signal when the unit is turned on. Off: The input signal when the power was last turned off is set. Note: This menu is available only when "Input Lock" is "Off". RF mode is available only when Pal T uner is connected[...]

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    28 T roubleshooting Before you call for service, determine the symptoms and make a few simple checks as shown below . Symptoms Checks Picture Sound Interference Noisy Sound Electrical Appliances Cars / Motorcycles Fluorescent light Normal Picture No Sound V olume (Check whether the mute function has been activated on the remote control.) No Picture[...]

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    29 Applicable Input Signals Applicable input signals for Mini D-sub 15P Signal name Horizontal frequency (kHz) V ertical frequency (Hz) Dot clock frequency (MHz) 1 640 x 480 @ 60 Hz 31.47 59.94 25.18 2 640 x 480 @ 72 Hz 37.86 72.81 31.5 3 640 x 480 @ 75 Hz 37.50 75.00 31.5 4 800 x 600 @ 56 Hz 35.16 56.25 36.0 5 800 x 600 @ 60 Hz 37.88 60.32 40.0 6 [...]

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    30 Specications Note: Design and specications are subject to change without notice. Mass and dimensions shown are approximate. TH-32LRT12U TH-37LRT12U Power Source 1 10 - 127 V AC, 50/60 Hz Power Consumption Power on 155 W 190 W Stand-by condition 1 W 1 W Aspect Ratio 16:9 Screen size (W x H x Diagonal) 27.5" x 15.4" x 31.5" (6[...]

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    31 Panasonic Professional Flat Panel Display Limited W arranty Panasonic Professional Display Company Unit of Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic W ay 1F-10 Secaucus, NJ 07094 Panasonic Professional Flat Panel Display Limited W arranty Models or Parts Part W arranty Labor W arranty Professional Flat Panel Display LIMITS AND EXCLUSI[...]

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    32 Panasonic Canada Inc. 5770 Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario L4W 2T3 LIMITED W ARRANTY ST A TEMENT Item Video Tape P2/SD Cards Video Heads D5 Video heads Maintenance Items Colour Camera CCD Imaging Block BT-H Series LCD Monitors * DLP™ Projectors * LCD Projectors above 2,500 ANSI Lumens * LCD Projectors below 2,500 ANSI Lumens Projector Lamps[...]

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    33 Customer Service[...]

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    Panasonic Professional Display Company Unit of Panasonic Corporation of North America Executive Ofce : One Panasonic W ay 1F-10, Secaucus, NJ 07094 EASTERN ZONE : One Panasonic W ay 4E-7 Secaucus, NJ 07094 (201) 348-7621 Mid-Atlantic/New England : One Panasonic W ay 4E-7 Secaucus, NJ 07094 (201) 348-7621 Southeast Region : 1225 Northbrook Parkwa[...]