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  • Page 1

    Please read these instructions before operating your set and retain them for future reference. The images shown in this manual are for illustrative purposes only . English TQB4GC0014 Operating Instructions LCD TV Model No. TX-32LX800A TX-37LX800A[...]

  • Page 2

    2 T urn your own living room into a movie theatre! Experience an amazing level of multi-[...]

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    3 V iewing Advanced F AQs, etc. Quick Start Guide media excitement Enjoy rich multi-media Camcorder Ampli fi er with Speaker system VCR DVD player DVD Recorder Personal computer Set top box Contents • Safety Precautions ······································ 4 (W arning / Caution) • Notes ········?[...]

  • Page 4

    4 Safety Precautions If you fi nd any abnormality, remove the mains plug immediately! Keep liquids away from the TV To prevent damage which may result in fi re or shock hazard, do not expose this appliance to dripping or splashing. Do not place containers with water ( fl ower vase, cups, cosmetics, etc.) above the TV. (including on shelves above[...]

  • Page 5

    5 Caution Blocked ventilation by curtains, etc. may cause overheating, fi re or electrical shock. Do not block the rear air vents Notes Mains plug Wipe the mains plug with a dry cloth at regular intervals. (Moisture and dust may lead to fi re or electrical shock.) Maintenance First, remove the mains plug from the socket outlet. Display panel Regu[...]

  • Page 6

    6 150 mm 150 mm 50 mm 50 mm 150 mm 50 mm centre centre centre TV OK 13 2 46 5 79 8 0 VOL + - - + Accessories / Options Remote Control T ransmitter • N2QA YB000226 Standard accessories Check that you have the accessories and items shown Installing remote’ s batteries • Incorrect installation may cause battery leakage and corrosion, resulting i[...]

  • Page 7

    7 Quick Start Guide AV4 I N S VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO L R TV PROGRAMME POWER INPUT RETURN EXIT MENU OK OPTION R G Y B 13 2 46 5 79 8 0 REC POWER VCR DVD TEXT F .P . INDEX HOLD ASPECT SD CARD CH VOL MUTE RECALL Identifying Controls • Identifying Controls • Accessories / Options Cursor buttons • Makes selections and adjustments Standby On / Off switc[...]

  • Page 8

    8 RF IN RF OUT AUDIO OUT VIDEO OUT Basic Connection External equipment and cables shown are not supplied with this TV . Please ensure that the unit is disconnected from the mains socket before attaching or disconnecting any leads. Example 1 Connecting aerial Example 2 Connecting DVD Recorder / VCR TV only TV , DVD Recorder or VCR Note • Do not pu[...]

  • Page 9

    9 Quick Start Guide Please select your viewing environment. Home Shop Channel Plan Asia/M.East Hong Kong China NZ/Indonesia CATV/Other Channel Plan - CATV/Other - South Africa CIS/E. Europe Indian CATV Japan American CATV American System INPUT ASPECT OPTION DIRECT TV REC VCR 13 2 46 5 79 8 0 PROGRAMME REC VCR DVD TEXT F .P . INDEX HOLD TV POWER RET[...]

  • Page 10

    10 Main Menu VIERA Link Picture Setup Sound ASPECT INPUT PROGRAMME OPTION DIRECT TV REC VCR 13 2 46 5 79 8 0 REC VCR DVD TEXT F .P . INDEX HOLD TV EXIT MENU OK RETURN Chinese OSD Language English Français Access 1/2 Service List Edit Child Lock Tuning Menu Off Timer Off OSD Language Teletext TOP Access Teletext Character Set Shipping Condition Inp[...]

  • Page 11

    11 Quick Start Guide Menu Music Bass Treble Balance Headphone Volume Surround Off Volume Correction Sound Menu Speaker Distance to Wall Reset to Default Set Select EXIT Change RETURN 12 12 11 Over 30cm On-screen operation guide will help you. MENU RETURN EXIT (example: Sound Menu) ■ ON SCREEN HELP Instructions box Open the main menu Return to the[...]

  • Page 12

    12 RETURN MENU DIRECT TV REC PROGRAMME REC VCR DVD TEXT INDEX ASPECT INPUT ASPECT STTL POWER RGY B OK OPTION 13 2 46 5 79 8 0 HOLD EXIT ASPECT RECALL CH VOL MENU 1 BBS CH05 5.5MHz Coronation Street POWER CH 13 2 46 5 79 8 0 W atching TV ■ Select a programme using Information banner (p. 13) Possible to con fi rm the programme name before selectin[...]

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    13 V iewing • W atching TV ■ Other useful functions Display Information banner Sound mute On , I , II , Audio mode (p. 39) T eletext service available 1 - 90 Off T imer remaining time • For settings p. 12 RECAL L Display Information banner • Also appears when changing a programme 1 BBS CH05 5.5MHz P AL 45 Coronation Street Programme Example[...]

  • Page 14

    14 ASPECT RETURN EXIT MENU DIRECT TV REC OPTION TEXT F .P . INDEX HOLD TV PROGRAMME INPUT OK 13 2 46 5 79 8 0 REC VCR DVD POWER W atching V ideos and DVDs 1 2 Connect the external equipment (VCRs, DVD equipment, etc.) and you can watch the input. • T o connect the equipment p. 8 The Remote Control is capable of operating some functions of selecte[...]

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    15 V iewing • W atching Videos and DVDs VCR DVD VCR / DVD switch ∗ Select VCR to operate Panasonic VCR or DVD equipment Select DVD to operate Panasonic DVD equipment or Player home theatre POWER Standby Set to Standby mode / T urn on Play Playback videocassette / DVD Stop Stop the operations Rewind / Skip / Search VCR: Rewind, view the picture [...]

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    16 ASPECT INPUT RETURN PROGRAMME REC VCR DVD OPTION DIRECT TV REC RGY B MENU OK 13 2 46 5 79 8 0 TEXT F .P . INDEX HOLD EXIT CH << 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 >> TELETEXT INFORMA TION 17:51 28 Feb TEXT R G Y B 13 2 46 5 79 8 0 CH F. P. V iewing T eletext Switch to T eletext 1 Select the page (up to page 899) ■ T o return to TV TEXT or EXIT ?[...]

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    17 V iewing • Viewing T eletext INDEX INDEX Return to the main index page HOLD Stop automatic updating (If you wish to hold the current page without updating) ■ T o resume HOLD HOLD Store frequently viewed pages 13 2 46 5 79 8 0 Store frequently viewed pages in the colour bar (List mode only) press and hold As page is displayed The number chang[...]

  • Page 18

    Main Menu VIERA Link Picture Sound Setup Picture Menu 1/2 Standard Contrast Brightness Colour Sharpness 60 50 50 50 Menu Contrast Brightness Colour Sharpness Tint Colour Temperature Standard CH Colour Set Colour Management On SURROUND VCR 13 2 46 5 79 8 0 INPUT ASPECT OPTION DIRECT TV REC TEXT F .P . INDEX HOLD PROGRAMME REC VCR DVD TV RETURN EXIT [...]

  • Page 19

    Advanced 19 • How to Use Menu Functions (picture, sound quality , etc.) Menu Music Bass Treble Balance Headphone Volume Surround Off Volume Correction Sound Menu HDMI1 Input Auto Speaker Distance to Wall Over 30cm 1/2 16 16 12 (p. 20) 2/2 Reset to Default Set Sound Menu ■ Overview Direct TV Rec VIERA Link Menu Start Pause Live TV Access VIERA L[...]

  • Page 20

    ■ Menu list Menu Item Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives) VIERA Link Pause Live TV Controls the connected equipment with VIERA Link function, and enables various convenient recording, playback, etc. (p. 33 - 35) • Y ou can also access VIERA Link Menu directly using the VIERA Link button on the remote control. Direct TV Rec VIERA Link Co[...]

  • Page 21

    Advanced ■ Menu list Menu Item Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives) Setup A V Colour System Selects optional colour system based on video signals in A V mode (Auto / P AL / SECAM / NTSC4.43 / NTSC3.58) Colour Matrix Available only with 480p or 576p input signals in a natural colour from digital equipment connected to A V1 / A V2 Component [...]

  • Page 22

    Main Menu VIERA Link Picture Sound Setup 1/2 Child Lock Off Timer Teletext TOP Tuning Menu Setup Menu OSD Language Shipping Condition Input Labels Teletext Character Set Off Service List Edit Access English PROGRAMME REC VCR DVD TEXT F .P . INDEX HOLD OPTION DIRECT TV REC ASPECT 13 2 46 5 79 8 0 INPUT TV RGY B EXIT MENU OK RETURN CH MENU 22 Editing[...]

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    Advanced CH 23 • Editing Programmes 3 FTP CH05 5.5MHz P AL Coronation Street Y ou can change the programme name and programme position. • If a VCR is connected only with the RF cable, edit “VCR”. Select the programme to edit BBC1 Service List Editor ***** ***** 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 ***** ***** ***** ***** Y ou can hide unwanted services. The delet[...]

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    PROGRAMME REC VCR DVD TEXT F .P . INDEX HOLD OPTION DIRECT TV REC ASPECT INPUT TV RGY B EXIT MENU OK 13 2 46 5 79 8 0 RETURN CH Main Menu VIERA Link Picture Sound Setup 1/2 Service List Edit Child Lock Tuning Menu Off Timer Off OSD Language Teletext TOP Teletext Character Set English Shipping Condition Access Setup Menu Input Labels Access Tuning M[...]

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    Advanced 25 • T uning Programmes Set programme manually Manual T uning 1 BBC1 CH33 Manual Tuning Sound System Manual Tuning 1 120 Fine Tuning 5.5MHz Colour System Auto CH33 ■ Fine T uning Use to make small adjustments to the tuning of an individual programme (affected by weather conditions, etc.) ■ Manual T uning Set programme manually after [...]

  • Page 26

    Main Menu VIERA Link Picture Sound Setup 1/2 Service List Edit Child Lock Tuning Menu Off Timer Off OSD Language Teletext TOP Teletext Character Set Shipping Condition Input Labels Access Setup Menu English INPUT POWER RETURN OPTION RG SD CARD CH VOL MUTE RECALL REC POWER VCR DVD TEXT F .P . INDEX HOLD ASPECT EXIT MENU OK Y B 13 2 46 5 79 8 0 MENU [...]

  • Page 27

    Advanced Main Menu VIERA Link Picture Sound Setup Service List Edit 1/2 Tuning Menu Off Timer Off Shipping Condition Child Lock Setup Menu Shipping Condition Input Labels Access Teletext TOP OSD Language Teletext Character Set English ASPECT INPUT RETURN VCR 13 2 46 5 79 8 0 OPTION DIRECT TV REC PROGRAMME REC VCR DVD TEXT F .P . INDEX HOLD EXIT MEN[...]

  • Page 28

    Main Menu VIERA Link Picture Sound Setup Service List Edit 1/2 Tuning Menu Off Timer Off Shipping Condition Child Lock Setup Menu Shipping Condition Input Labels Access Teletext TOP OSD Language Teletext Character Set English ASPECT INPUT PROGRAMME OPTION DIRECT TV REC VCR 13 2 46 5 79 8 0 REC VCR DVD TEXT F .P . INDEX HOLD TV EXIT MENU OK RETURN I[...]

  • Page 29

    Advanced Menu Item Adjustments / Configurations (options) Picture Advanced PC Settings R-Gain Adjusts the white balance for red areas G-Gain Adjusts the white balance for green areas B-Gain Adjusts the white balance for blue areas Gamma (2.0 / 2.2 / 2.5) Reset to Default Press the OK button to reset to the default settings Setup PC Setup Input Reso[...]

  • Page 30

    GUIDE POWER INPUT ASPECT 13 2 46 5 79 8 0 MUTE CH VOL REC POWER VCR DVD TEXT STTL INDEX HOLD PROGRAMME TV RETURN EXIT MENU OK OPTION R G Y B SD CARD RECALL Filename Date Pixel 100-0001 1/17 23/10/2006 1600 x 1200 100-0004 100-0003 100-0002 100-0001 100-0008 100-0007 100-0006 100-0005 100-0012 100-0011 100-0010 100-0009 Photo View Mode Reading Slide[...]

  • Page 31

    Advanced 31 • Viewing from SD Card (Photos) Cautions in handling SD Card • Do not remove the card while the TV is accessing data (this can damage card or TV). • Do not touch the pins on the back of the card. • Do not subject the card to a high pressure or impact. • Insert the card in the correct direction (otherwise, card may be damaged).[...]

  • Page 32

    32 VIERA Link “ Control TM ” ∗ ∗ Enjoy additional HDMI Inter-Operability with Panasonic products which have “HDA VI Control” function. This TV supports “HDA VI Control 3” function. Connections to the equipment (DIGA Recorder , HD Video Camera, Player theatre, Ampli fi er , etc.) with HDMI cable allow you to interface them automatic[...]

  • Page 33

    Advanced • VIERA Link “HDA VI Control TM ” 33 ■ Features available (Using VIERA Link Menu) EXIT GUIDE POWER RETURN MENU RGY B OPTION SD CARD ASPECT VOL INFO MUTE REC POWER VCR DVD TEXT STTL INDEX HOLD PROGRAMME INPUT OK 13 2 46 5 79 8 0 CH Y ou can pause the live TV programme and resume later . • This function is available with DIGA Recor[...]

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    13 2 46 5 79 8 0 VCR DIRECT TV REC ASPECT INPUT TEXT F P INDEX HOLD VOL MUTE RGY B RETURN EXIT MENU OK OPTION 34 • About the operations for the equipment, read the manual of the equipment. Y ou can control some functions of the connected equipment with this TV remote control (point the remote control at the TV’ s signal receiver). • This func[...]

  • Page 35

    Advanced • VIERA Link “HDA VI Control TM ” GUIDE POWER INPUT RETURN EXIT MENU RGY B OPTION SD CARD ASPECT 13 2 46 5 79 8 0 INFO CH PROGRAMME REC POWER VCR DVD TEXT STTL INDEX HOLD TV OK VOL MUTE 35 Y ou can control the theatre speaker with this TV remote control (point the remote control at the TV’ s signal receiver). • This function is a[...]

  • Page 36

    T erminal Recording / Playback (equipment) AV 1 I N A V2 IN A V3 IN A V4 IN (Side of TV) AV4 IN S VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO L R T o record / playback videocassettes / DVDs (VCR / DVD recorder) T o watch DVDs (DVD player) T o watch camcorder images (Video camera) T o watch satellite broadcasts (Set top box) T o play games (Game equipment) T o use ampli fi [...]

  • Page 37

    Advanced • External Equipment MONIT OR OUT 12 37 S VIDEO 4 pin terminal Chrominance in Chrominance earth Luminance in Luminance earth Hot Plug Detect 19 DDC/CEC Ground 17 SCL 15 CEC 13 TMDS Clock Shield 11 TMDS Data0 − 9 TMDS Data0+ 7 TMDS Data1 Shield 5 TMDS Data2 − 3 TMDS Data2+ 1 18 +5V Power 16 SDA 14 Reserved (in cable but N.C. on device[...]

  • Page 38

    Channel Plan China Hong Kong Asia/M.East NZ / Indonesia Indian CA TV CIS / E.Europe South Africa American System American CA TV Japan CH DISPLA Y Receive programme 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 11 12 13 14 15 16 19 20 – 1 2 12 13 – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – 2 11 12 – – – – – – – – 1 2 11 – ?[...]

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    F AQs, etc. • T echnical Information Audio Signal STEREO MAIN I SUB II MONO Mode Indicator I II T ype of broadcast Regular broadcast (Standard Audio) Regular + NICAM MONO I (MAIN I ) NICAM STEREO NICAM DUAL MONO (MAIN I / SUB II ) Mode Indicator No Indicator I I II T ype of broadcast Regular broadcast (Standard Audio) BILINGUAL or DUAL MONO: MAIN[...]

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    40 T echnical Information PC connection A PC may be connected to this TV so that the PC screen is displayed and sound is heard from the TV . • PC signals that can be inputted: Horizontal scanning frequency 31 to 69 kHz; vertical scanning frequency 59 to 86 Hz (more than 1,024 signal lines could result in incorrect display of the image). • A PC [...]

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    F AQs, etc. • Frequently Asked Questions • T echnical Information 41 F AQs Before requesting service or assistance, please follow these simple guides to resolve the problem. If the problem still persists, please contact your local Panasonic dealer for assistance. White spots or shadow images (noise) • Check the position, direction, and connec[...]

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    42 Problem Actions F AQs Pictures from external equipment are unusual when the equipment is connected via HDMI • Is the HDMI cable connected properly? (p. 36) • T urn Off the TV and equipment, then turn them On again. • Check an input signal from the equipment. (p. 40) • Use an equipment compliant with EIA/CEA-861/861B. Sound is unusual •[...]

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    F AQs, etc. • Speci fi cations • Frequently Asked Questions TX-32LX800A TX-37LX800A Power Source AC 220 - 240 V , 50 / 60 Hz Power Consumption A verage use 148 W 185 W Standby condition 0.3 W Display panel Aspect Ratio 16:9 Visible screen size 80 cm (diagonal) 94 cm (diagonal) 698 mm (W) × 393 mm (H) 819 mm (W) × 460 mm (H) Number of pixels [...]

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    Printed in China Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. Web Site : http://panasonic.net/ © 2008 Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved. Customer ’ s Record The model number and serial number of this product may be found on its rear panel. Y ou should note this serial number in the space provided below and retain this book[...]