Model No. TX-L32C3B Operating Instructions LCD Television Thank you for purchasing this Panasonic product. Please read these instructions carefully before operating this product and retain them for future reference. The images shown in this manual are for illustrative purposes only.
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Features DVB-T tuner built-in Receives DVB (Digital Video Broadcasting) digital terrestrial broadcasts. DVB-T2 tuner built-in DVB-T2 is an advanced digital terrestrial system for more efficient transmission. Available DVB-T2 broadcasts will be tuned automatically when you perform DVB Auto Setup. GUIDE Plus+ (p. 18) This TV supports the TV Guide services sent from the GUIDE Plus+ system.
On screen messages ····························································· 74 Notice for DVB functions Glossary····················································································· 76 The compatibility with future services is not guaranteed. Maintenance ··········································································· 77 Check the latest information on the available services at the following website. Licence ······················································································ 77 http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/tv/ Index ·························································································· 78 Specifications ·········································································· 79...
Safety Precautions Warning Mains plug and lead To help avoid risk of electrical shock, fire, damage or injury, please follow the warnings below: This TV is designed to operate on AC 220-240 V, 50 Hz. Insert the mains plug fully into the socket outlet. Ensure that the mains plug is easily accessible.
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Do not place the TV on sloped or unstable surfaces. Do not insert foreign objects into the TV through the air vents. Do not use an unapproved pedestal / mounting equipment. Be sure to ask your local Panasonic dealer to perform the setup or installation of approved wall-hanging brackets.
Accessories may not be placed all together. Take care not to throw them away unintentionally. Optional accessories Please contact your nearest Panasonic dealer to purchase the recommended optional accessories. For additional details, please refer to the manual of the optional accessories.
Caution Do not use any pedestal other than the one provided with this TV. Do not use the pedestal if it becomes warped or physically damaged. If this occurs, contact your nearest Panasonic dealer immediately. During setup, make sure that all screws are securely tightened.
Channel Up / Down, Value change (when using the F button), Switching the TV On (press either button for about 1 second when in Standby mode) Changes the input mode Mains power On / Off switch Use to switch the mains power. If you turned the TV Off during Standby mode by the remote control last time, the TV will be in Standby mode when you turn the TV On with Mains power On...
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 Example 2 Connecting aerial Connecting DVD Recorder / VCR TV only TV, DVD Recorder or VCR Rear of the TV...
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Example 3 Connecting DVD Recorder / VCR and Satellite Receiver TV, DVD Recorder / VCR and Satellite Terrestrial aerial Rear of the TV AC 220-240 V 50 Hz Mains lead Fully wired HDMI DIGITAL AUDIO COMPONENT AUDIO compliant cable Aerial input terminal Fully wired SCART cable...
Auto Setup Search and store TV channels automatically. These steps are not necessary if the setup has been completed by your local dealer. Please complete connections (p. 10, 11) and settings (if necessary) of the connected equipment before starting Auto Setup. For details of settings for the connected equipment, read the appropriate manual.
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How to input Owner ID Enter the PIN number (4 digits) Enter the PIN number twice at first setting. Owner ID Please enter new PIN pqrs wxyz * * * Select the item (NAME / HOUSE NO / POSTCODE) Owner ID-Data Entry select NAME access...
Watching TV Turn power on INPUT SD CARD MENU ASPECT DIRECT TV REC Select DVB or Analogue EXIT OPTION RETURN (p. 15) TEXT STTL INDEX HOLD 1 BBC ONE WALES All DVB Channels 19:50 Coronation Street For info press 19:30 - 20:00 Select a channel pqrs wxyz...
Other useful functions Display Information banner Display Information banner 1 BBC ONE WALES All DVB Channels Radio 19:50 Also in Select favourites Coronation Street For info press 19:30 - 20:00 Mute Encrypted STTL TEXT Multi Audio Features available / Message meanings [AD] [Mute] [TEXT]...
Hold Freeze / unfreeze picture HOLD Display the selectable settings for the current status Check or change the current status instantly OPTION [Subtitle Language] [Audio Description] [Audio Description Menu] (p. 30) [Teletext Character Set] [Multi Audio] [Setup Menu] (p. 31) [Teletext Language] [Monaural Audio] [NICAM] [Sound Menu] (p.
Aspect Change the aspect ratio (image size) ASPECT If you would like to change the aspect ratio manually Display Aspect Selection list While the list is displayed, select the mode ASPECT Aspect Selection ASPECT Note Display subtitles DVB mode Display / hide subtitles STTL [Preferred Subtitles] (p. 31) Analogue mode...
Using TV Guide Select DVB or Analogue INPUT SD CARD MENU ASPECT DIRECT TV REC View TV Guide EXIT OPTION RETURN TEXT STTL INDEX HOLD GUIDE OPTION To return to TV EXIT To change the layout of TV Guide [TV Guide View] (p. 30) To watch the programme Select a current Select [View]...
To search programme types and view a channel list of the searched programmes Prog.Type Search All Types Search Titles... All Types Movie Movie News News and Fac tual To search programme titles and view a list of the searched programmes Select Set characters Start [Search]...
Note (p. 41) Guide link programming (Timer Programming from the TV Guide signal) Timer Programming Wed 27 Oct 2010 10:46 Func tion Channel Nam e Date Star t Ext Rec. B B C O NE Wed 27 Oct 2 0: 00 20 :3 0 D IY S O S (30 mi n.
Viewing Teletext (p. 15) 1 BBC ONE Wales 19:50 All DVB Channels Coronation Street Select favourites For info press 19:30 - 20:00 TEXT Digital teletext (MHEG) Select DVB INPUT SD CARD MENU ASPECT DIRECT TV REC Switch to Teletext EXIT TEXT 17:51 28 Feb OPTION...
Analogue teletext What is FASTEXT (FLOF) mode? What is List mode? “Store frequently viewed pages” (p. 23) To change mode [Teletext] (p. 31) Select Analogue INPUT SD CARD MENU ASPECT DIRECT TV REC Switch to Teletext EXIT TEXT << 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 >>...
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INDEX Subtitles Return to the main index page View a favourite page stored INDEX STTL View in multi window Watch TV and Teletext in two windows at once TEXT Store frequently viewed pages Store frequently viewed pages in the colour bar To change stored pages pqrs wxyz...
Watching External Inputs Connect the external equipment (VCRs, DVD equipment, etc.) and you can watch through the AV input. To connect the equipment (p. 10, 11, 66, 67) The Remote Control is capable of operating some functions of selected external equipment. “Operating the equipment with the TV remote control”...
Operating the equipment with the TV remote control The Panasonic equipment connected to the TV can be directly operated with the below buttons of this TV remote control. Standby Set to Standby mode / Turn on Play Playback videocassette / DVD / video content...
How to Use VIERA TOOLS You can access some special features easily by using the VIERA TOOLS function. For [VIERA Link Control] and [Pause Live TV] functions to operate correctly, ensure the connections and settings are completed. “Summary of Q-Link and VIERA Link features” (p. 58, 59), “Preparations” (p. 61) After connection, turn the equipment on and then switch the TV on.
How to Use Menu Functions Various menus allow you to make settings for the picture, sound, and other functions. Display the menu Displays the functions that can be set (varies according to the input signal) INPUT SD CARD MENU MENU ASPECT DIRECT TV REC Select the menu...
Menu list Menu Item Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives) Basic picture mode [Dynamic] / [Normal] / [Cinema] / [True Cinema] / [Game] In each Viewing Mode, [Contrast], [Brightness], [Colour], [Sharpness], [Tint], [Colour Balance], [Vivid Colour], [P-NR] and [3D-COMB] can be adjusted and stored to suit your particular viewing requirement.
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Menu Item Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives) Selects the basic sound mode [Music] / [Speech] / [User] The selected mode affects all input signals. [Music] : Improves sound quality for watching music videos, etc. [Speech] : Improves sound quality for watching news, drama, etc. In Music and Speech modes, you can adjust [Bass] and [Treble] settings, and those Mode settings will be stored for each mode.
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Menu Item Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives) Useful for visually-impaired viewers [Off] / [Auto] Set to “Auto” to activate the description sound track if available The availability of audio description sound track is indicated by [AD] in the Audio Description information banner (p. 15). DVB mode only Adjusts the volume for Audio Description DVB mode only...
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Menu Item Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives) Child Lock Locks a channel / AV input to prevent access to it (p. 43) Favourites Edit Creates a list of favourite DVB channels (p. 38) Channel List Skips the unwanted DVB channels or edits DVB channels (p. 39) Auto Setup Automatically sets the DVB channels received in the area (p. 36) Automatically sorts tuned channels according to the available region (p.
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Menu Item Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives) Network Setup Sets the network setting to use in your network environment (p. 45) Shipping Condition Resets all settings, for example, when moving house (p. 47) Owner ID Inputs the owner ID (p. 48) Common Interface Uses include to watch encrypted channels (p.
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Overview (Picture, Sound) How to operate (p. 27) Main Menu Picture Picture Menu Sound Viewing Mode Dynamic Setup Contrast Brightness Colour Sharpness Available in NTSC Tint Colour Balance Warm Not available when [Viewing Mode] is Vivid Colour P-NR set to [True Cinema] Picture Menu 3D-COMB Available in NTSC / PAL...
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Overview (Setup) How to operate (p. 27) Timer Programming Wed 27.10.2010 10:46 Main Menu Func tion Channel Nam e Date Star t End Ext Rec. B BC 2W Wed 27 Oct 20:00 21:30 Picture < TI M ER > ( 90 m in. ) Reminder 14 E4 Wed 27 Oct...
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TV Guide Settings Menu TV Guide View Normal GUIDE Plus+ Postcode Access GUIDE Plus+ Information Access Link Settings (p. 30) VIERA Link AV1 out Enter Postcode Standby Power Save Postcode Intelligent Auto Standby On (No reminder) A B C D E F G H L M N O P Q R...
Retuning from Setup Menu Automatically retune the channels received in the area. This function is available if channel tuning is already performed. Only the selected mode is retuned. All the previous tuning settings are erased. If Child Lock PIN number (p. 43) has been set, the PIN number is required. If tuning has not been done completely [Manual Tuning] (p.
Tuning and Editing Channels (DVB) You can retune channels or make your favourite channel lists, skip unwanted channels, etc. Select DVB INPUT SD CARD MENU ASPECT DIRECT TV REC EXIT Display the menu MENU Select [Setup] OPTION RETURN select Main Menu Picture access Sound...
List favourite DVB channels [Favourites Edit] Create your favourite channel lists from various broadcasters (up to 4: [Favourites]1 to 4). The DVB Favourites lists are available for switching in the Information banner (p. 15) and from [Category] in the TV Guide screen (p.
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Skip unwanted DVB channels, Edit DVB Channels [Channel List] You can hide unwanted DVB channels. The hidden channels cannot be displayed except in this function. Use this function to skip unwanted channels. Select a channel and [reveal] / [hide] To reveal all channels All DVB Channels select CBBC Channel...
Skip unwanted Analogue channels, Edit Analogue channels [Channel List] You can hide unwanted Analogue channels. The hidden channels cannot be displayed except in this function. Use this function to skip unwanted channels. Select a channel and [reveal] / [hide] To reveal all channels Analogue Channel List select BBC1...
Timer Programming Timer Programming from Menu The Timer Programming menu allows you to choose programmes that you wish to remind watching or record to the external recorder. At the correct time, the TV will tune to the correct channel automatically to record even if the TV is in Standby mode. TV Guide may also be used to set timer programming event (p.
Set timer programming event details [Timer Programming] Start making the settings Select the function ([Ext Rec.] or [Reminder]) select [Reminder] : to remind you to watch the programme [Ext Rec.] : to record the programme to the external recorder When you are watching TV, a reminder message appears When the start time comes, the channel will be switched 2 minutes before the start time.
Child Lock You can lock specific channels / AV input terminals and control who watches them. When the locked channel / input is selected, a message appears; by entering the PIN number, you can watch it. Display the menu MENU ASPECT DIRECT TV REC MENU...
Input Labels For easier identification and selection of the input mode, you can label each input mode or skip terminals that are not connected to any equipment. To select the input mode (p. 24) Display the menu INPUT SD CARD MENU MENU ASPECT DIRECT TV REC...
Setup for Internet Connection The ETHERNET terminal is for TV’s software update. You can download a newer version of software through the internet, if it is available. (p. 46) To update the TV’s software without internet connection “Updating the TV Software” (p. 50) Network connections Connect the TV and the Broadband network equipment (modem, hub or router) by using a LAN cable.
Connect to the network [Network Setup] Select [IP/DNS Settings] and set the items select Network Setup Connection Test IP/DNS Settings Access access Software Update MAC Address ab-cd-ef-gh-ij-kl To set [Acquire IP Address] / [Acquire DNS Address] Select [Acquire IP Address] / [Acquire DNS Address] and set to [Auto] select IP/DNS Settings Acquire IP Address...
Shipping Condition Resets the TV to its original condition with no channels tuned in. All settings other than [Owner ID] are reset (channels, picture, sound settings, etc.). To retune TV channels only, e.g. after moving house “Retuning from Setup Menu” (p. 36) Display the menu INPUT SD CARD...
Owner ID Entry of the PIN number and personal information (your name, address and postcode). In the unfortunate event of theft, the Owner ID will help the Police to determine the owner. Display the menu MENU ASPECT DIRECT TV REC MENU EXIT Select [Setup]...
Using Common Interface The Common Interface Module menu provides access to software contained on Common Interface (CI) Modules. This TV works only for Pay TV modules complying with CI standard. This function is not available for BskyB’s Sky channels. Video and audio signals may not be output depending on broadcasts or services. Side of the TV Caution Turn Off Mains power On / Off switch whenever inserting or...
Updating the TV Software From time to time, a new version of software may become available for download to enhance the performance or operations of the TV. In DVB mode, a notification banner will appear when one of the BBC channels is turned to if a new available software is found. To download If you choose not to download EXIT...
Using Media Player Media Player allows you to enjoy photo, video or music recorded on an SD Card. VIERA IMAGE VIEWER is the function of the easy viewing for photos or videos recorded on an SD Card on the TV screen by simply inserting into the SD Card slot.
Photo mode Photo mode will read all “.jpg” extension files in the SD Card. The thumbnail of all the photos in the SD Card will be displayed. INPUT SD CARD Example : Thumbnail - [All photos] MENU ASPECT DIRECT TV REC All photos Media Player Photo...
[Single view] - Photos are displayed one at a time. Select the file from the thumbnail of photos to be viewed select access Example : To display / hide the operation To operate Single view Single view guide To the previous photo Slideshow To the next photo To return to thumbnail...
Menu Item Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives) Selects whether enlarged or normal viewing on Single view and Slideshow [Original] / [Zoom] This function is not available when [Frame] is set to [Collage]. Aspect This function is not available when [Transition Effect] is set to [Motion]. Depending on the photo size, it may not be fully enlarged to fill the screen, e.g.
Video mode Supported file formats (p. 69) The thumbnail of video titles in the SD Card will be displayed. INPUT SD CARD Example : Thumbnail - [Title view] MENU ASPECT DIRECT TV REC The preview will start when the title is Title view Media Player Video...
Video Setup Setup the settings for Video mode. Display the option menu Select [Video Setup] Select the items and set in the thumbnail view OPTION Video Setup Menu Option Menu Video Preview Video Setup Repeat select access Menu Item Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives) Sets to start the preview of the title or scene in the thumbnail view [Off] / [On] Video Preview Image may not be displayed for an instant in the thumbnail view.
Music mode Supported file formats (p. 69) The thumbnail of music folders in the SD Card will be displayed. INPUT SD CARD Example : Thumbnail - [Folder view] MENU ASPECT DIRECT TV REC To display the information of the Media Player Music Folder view highlighted folder...
Use a fully wired HDMI compliant cable. Connect the equipment supporting VIERA Link to the TV’s HDMI1 or HDMI2 terminal via an HDMI cable. For information about using HDMI cables for connecting Panasonic HD Video Camera or LUMIX Camera, read the manual of the equipment.
VIERA Link (HDMI and Audio out connections) Connected equipment Player theatre with Blu-ray Disc theatre with Amplifier with VIERA Link VIERA Link function VIERA Link function function Features Analogue channel download – – – Easy playback – Power on link – Power off link Reduce unnecessary power consumption –...
Q-Link Preparations Connect the DVD Recorder / VCR with the following logos: “Q-Link”, “NEXTVIEWLINK”, “DATA LOGIC (a trademark of Metz Corporation)”, “Easy Link (a trademark of Philips Corporation)”, “Megalogic (a trademark of Grundig Corporation)” or “SMARTLINK (a trademark of Sony Corporation)” Q-Link connection (p. 58) Use fully wired SCART cable.
Control™” VIERA Link “ Enjoy additional HDMI Inter-Operability with Panasonic products which have “HDAVI Control” function. This TV supports “HDAVI Control 5” function. Connections to the equipment (DIGA Recorder, HD Video Camera, Player theatre, Amplifier, etc.) with HDMI and SCART cables allow you to interface them automatically (p. 58, 59).
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Reduce unnecessary power consumption in standby [Standby Power Save] Set Standby Power Save [On] in the Setup Menu to use this function [Standby Power Save] (p. 30) The power consumption in Standby mode of the connected equipment is controlled in synchronization with the TV On / Off state.
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Pause Live TV programme [Pause Live TV] You can pause the live TV programme and resume the programme later. The live TV programme will be recorded on HDD of the connected DIGA Recorder. This function is available with a DIGA Recorder which has HDD. If you connect a variety of recorders including other manufacturers’...
Select the equipment you want to access The type of the connected equipment is displayed. Select the type of the equipment and access. VIERA Link Menu select Pause Live TV Start Direct TV Rec Start access VIERA Link Control Recorder Speaker Selection Home Cinema [Recorder] / [Player] / [Home Cinema] / [Video Camera] / [LUMIX] / [Digital Camera] / [Other]...
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Speaker control [Speaker Selection] You can control the home theatre speakers with this TV remote control (point the remote control at the TV’s signal receiver). If you cannot operate, check the settings and the equipment “Summary of Q-Link and VIERA Link features” (p. 58, 59), “Preparations” (p. 61) Display [VIERA Link Menu] INPUT SD CARD...
External Equipment These diagrams show our recommendations for connection of your TV to various pieces of equipment. For other connections, consult the instructions for each piece of equipment, the table below, and the specifications (p. 79). Types of connectable equipment to each terminal Terminal DIGITAL HDMI...
To watch DVDs (Listening) DVD Player (Viewing) HDMI equipment DIGITAL AUDIO COMPONENT AUDIO HDMI connection (p. 70) Recorder / Player Fully wired HDMI compliant cable Camcorder Camcorder / Game equipment (Viewing) Camcorder (Listening) AUDIO COMPONENT Game equipment To listen with speakers Optical digital audio cable DIGITAL AUDIO...
Technical Information Auto Aspect The optimum size and aspect can be chosen automatically, and you can enjoy finer images. (p. 17) Aspect Control Signal [WIDE] will appear in the top left of the screen if a Widescreen signal (WSS) or a Control signal through SCART / HDMI terminal is found.
Back up the recorded data at regular intervals in case of deteriorated or damaged data 24 mm or erratic operation of the TV. (Panasonic is not liable for any deterioration or damage of recorded data.) Supported file format in Media Player...
Characters table for numeric buttons You can enter characters by using numeric buttons for free input items. Press the numeric button repeatedly until you reach the desired User input character. Name pqrs wxyz A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z...
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Input signal that can be displayed COMPONENT (Y, P ), HDMI Signal name COMPONENT HDMI 525 (480) / 60i, 60p 625 (576) / 50i, 50p 750 (720) / 60p, 50p 1,125 (1,080) / 60i, 50i 1,125 (1,080) / 60p, 50p, 24p Mark : Applicable input signal PC (from HDMI terminal) Signal name...
FAQs 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 or Panasonic Customer Care Centre for assistance. For details (p. 80) Block noise, frozen or disappearing image occurs in digital mode / White spots or shadow image (ghosting) occurs in Analogue mode / Some channels cannot be tuned Check the position, direction and connection of the aerial.
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Problem Actions (p. 28) Chaotic image, noisy No image can be (p. 28) displayed (p. 72) Blurry or distorted image (p. 36) (p. 72) Unusual image is displayed [Shipping Condition] (p. 47) (p. 8) No sound is produced (p. 72) Sound level is low or sound is distorted (p. 72) Unusual sound from the TV...
Please note this does not affect the performance of your LCD. Follow the message’s instructions. An error message If the problem persists, contact your local Panasonic dealer or the authorized Service appears Centre. On screen messages...
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Please check aerial or local signal Please also refer to p. 72. availability. If channels are still not found, consult your local Panasonic dealer. Press OK to start Auto Setup. No module inserted Check the CI module is inserted completely (p. 49).
Media Player Message Meaning / Action Cannot read file No SD card inserted No valid file to play This operation is not possible Network Message Meaning / Action Ethernet cable not connected Glossary JPEG AVCHD RGB / Video MAC Address MPEG2 SCART Shop viewing environment...
LLC in the United States and other countries. HDAVI Control™ is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation. “AVCHD” and the “AVCHD” logo are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
Specifications TX-L32C3B Power Source AC 220-240 V, 50 Hz Rated Power Consumption 90 W 0.3 W Standby Power Consumption 10.3 W (With monitor out recording) 779 mm × 531 mm × 207 mm (With Pedestal) Dimensions (W × H × D) 779 mm × 497 mm × 84 mm (TV only) 9.5 kg Net (With Pedestal)
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