Operating Instructions LCD Television Model No. TX-32LE8L 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. Please refer to Pan European Guarantee Card if you need to contact your local Panasonic dealer for assistance.
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media excitement Enjoy rich multi-media Safety Precautions ······································ 4 (Warning / Caution) Notes ··························································· 5 Maintenance················································ 5 Quick Start Guide Accessories / Options ········· 6 Identifying Controls ·············· 7 Basic Connection ·················· 8 Auto Setup······························ 10 •• •• DVD Recorder Ampli er with Speaker system VCR Set top box DVD player Basic
Safety Precautions Warning & Caution Handling the mains plug and lead • Ensure that the mains plug is easily accessible at all times. The On / Off switch on this model does not fully disconnect the TV from the mains supply. Remove the mains plug from the wall socket when the TV is not used for a prolonged period of time. Do not expose to direct sunlight and other sources of heat • Power source • This TV is designed to operate on 220-240 V, 50 Hz AC.
Notes Auto power standby function Do not expose to rain or excessive moisture • To prevent damage which might result in electric shock or re, do not expose this TV to rain or excessive moisture. This TV must not be exposed to dripping or splashing water and objects lled with liquid, such as vases, must not be placed on top of or above the TV.
Accessories / Options Standard accessories Remote Control • OK N2QAYB000223 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Check that you have the accessories and items shown Batteries for the Clamper Remote Control (2) • 0 R6 (UM3) TV Operating Instructions • Pan European Guarantee Card This product contains possibly dangerous parts (such as plastic bags), that can be breathed in or swallowed by young children accidentally. Keep these parts out of reach of young children.
Identifying Controls TV Function select / Contrast / Brightness / Colour / Sharpness / •Volume Tint (NTSC mode) / Bass / Treble / Balance / Auto Setup (p. 25) Increases or decreases the programme position by one. When a function is already displayed, press to increase or decrease the selected function. When in Standby mode, switches TV On. Remote control signal receiver • Senses brightness to adjust picture quality in “Eco” mode in Picture Menu (p.
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 3 Connecting DVD Recorder / VCR and Set top box TV, DVD Recorder / VCR and Set top box Rear of the TV Aerial Mains lead Quick Start Guide AC 220-240 V 50 Hz • RGB VIDEO AUDIO AUDIO Y OUT IN L L PB R R PR Basic Connection AV1 COMPONENT AV 2 RGB VIDEO S VIDEO RF cable SCART cable (fully wired) RF OUT DVD Recorder or VCR RF IN Fully wired HDMI compliant cable RF cable SCART cable (fully wired) RF OUT RF IN Set top box RF IN RF cable RF cable 9
Auto Setup Search and store TV programmes automatically. These steps are not necessary if the setup has been completed by your local dealer. 1 Plug the TV into mains socket and switch On (Takes a few seconds to be displayed) • Auto Setup 1◄ ►99 Channel CH29 21 41 • Service Name Searching INPUT ASPECT EXIT OK RETURN • Sending Preset Data Please wait! 33% Remote control unavailable OPTION DIRECT TV REC 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 VCR F.P. 2 If Q-Link, VIERA Link or similar technology (p.
Many features available on this TV can be accessed via the On Screen Display menu.
Watching TV 1 INPUT ASPECT Turn power on (Press for about 1 second) • EXIT Mains power On / Off switch should be On. (p. 7) Information banner appears whenever you select a programme For details p. 13 OK MENU RETURN • 1 CH05 SC2 OPTION DIRECT TV REC 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 2 Select a programme up or 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 9 7 down • To select the two-digit programme number, e.g.
Other useful functions Display Information banner • Also appears when changing a programme Example: Programme 1 Event Coronation Street CH05 SC2 PAL Mute Stereo 45 Sound System Colour System Features available / Message meanings Display Information banner Mute Sound mute On 1 - 90 Off Timer remaining time For settings p. 12 • Stereo, Mono Audio mode • • • select programme To con rm another tuned programme name • Event information is referred to teletext signal.
Viewing Teletext You can enjoy teletext broadcasting, including news, weather forecasts and subtitles, if this service is provided by the broadcasters. What is FLOF (FASTEXT) mode? In FLOF mode, four differently coloured subjects are situated at the bottom of the screen. To access more information about one of these subjects, press the appropriately coloured button. This facility enables fast access to information on the subjects shown.
Stop automatic updating HOLD (If you wish to hold the current page without updating) HOLD HOLD To resume Return to the main index page INDEX Call up a favourite page INDEX View a favourite page stored F.P. •• Call up the page stored in “blue”. Factory setting is “P103”. Watch TV and Teletext in two windows at once View in multi window • MENU (Press twice) • Select Picture and text On or Off Operations can be made only in Teletext screen.
Watching Videos and DVDs Connect the external equipment (VCRs, DVD equipment, etc.) and you can watch the input. To connect the equipment p. 8 and p. 9 The Remote Control is capable of operating some functions of selected Panasonic external equipment. • 1 Turn the TV on When connecting with SCART as example 2 or 3 (p. 8 and p. 9) • • • Receives input signals automatically when playback starts Input signals are automatically identi ed by the SCART (pin 8) terminal.
Panasonic equipment connected to the TV can be directly operated with the remote control.
How to Use Menu Functions Various menus allow you to make settings for the picture, sound, and other functions. INPUT ASPECT 1 Display the menu 2 Select the menu • MENU Displays the functions that can be set (varies according to the input signal) EXIT OK MENU RETURN access Main Menu VIERA Link Picture select Sound OPTION DIRECT TV REC 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Setup (example: Picture Menu) 3 Select the item Picture Menu Viewing Mode Contrast Brightness Colour 0 F.P.
Overview Main Menu VIERA Link Picture VIERA Link Menu Pause Live TV Direct TV Rec VIERA Link Control Speaker Selection Access Start Recorder Home Cinema Sound The menu of the accessed equipment (p. 33) Setup Picture Menu Viewing Mode Contrast Brightness Colour • Stereo Warm Off On Set How to Use Menu Functions (picture, sound quality, etc.) Sharpness Tint Colour Balance P-NR 3D-COMB Reset to Default Dynamic (p.
How to Use Menu Functions Menu list Menu Item Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives) VIERA Link Pause Live TV Direct TV Rec VIERA Link Control Controls the connected equipment with VIERA Link function, and enables various convenient recording, playback, etc. (p. 29 - 33) You can also access VIERA Link Menu directly using the VIERA Link button on the remote control.
Menu list Menu Item AV Colour System Selects optional colour system based on video signals in AV mode (Auto / PAL / SECAM / M.NTSC / NTSC) Service List Edit Skips the unwanted programmes or edits programmes (p. 23) Q-Link Selects which AV terminal is to be used for data communication between this TV and a compatible recorder (AV1 / AV2) (p. 29) Select the connected terminal to the recorder even it is not compatible with Q-Link.
Editing Programmes You can skip unwanted programmes or edit programmes. 1 Display the menu 2 Select “Setup” MENU INPUT ASPECT EXIT OK MENU RETURN access Main Menu VIERA Link Picture select Sound OPTION DIRECT TV REC 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 3 VCR TEXT F.P.
You can hide unwanted services. The deleted services cannot be displayed except in this function. Use this function to skip unwanted programmes. Select a service and add / delete add / delete Service List Editor 1 BBC1 2 ***** 3 ***** 4 5 6 7 :add :delete (skip) select • To retune each programme (Manual Tuning) (p. 25) red Edit programmes (Change name, Move) • Select the programme to edit Editing Programmes Skip unwanted programmes • You can change the programme name and programme position.
Tuning Programmes You can retune all the TV programmes when moving house or search for new services which may have recently started broadcasting. 1 Display the menu 2 Select “Setup” MENU INPUT ASPECT EXIT OK MENU RETURN access Main Menu VIERA Link Picture select Sound OPTION DIRECT TV REC 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 VCR TEXT F.P.
Automatically retune all programmes received in the area. If a Child Lock PIN number (p. 26) has been set, it must be entered. • Start Auto Setup Settings are made automatically Auto Setup Auto Setup All current tuning data will be erased 1◄ EXIT Start Auto Setup ►99 Channel CH29 RETURN Set all programmes automatically •• • • 21 41 Service Name Searching All the previous tuning settings are erased.
Control Programme Audience You can lock specific programmes / AV input terminals and control who watches them. (When the locked programme / input is selected, a message appears; by entering the PIN number, you can watch it.
Restore Settings Resets the TV to its original condition, i.e. no programmes tuned in. All settings (programmes, picture, sound quality, etc.) are reset. 1 Display the menu 2 Select “Setup” MENU INPUT ASPECT EXIT OK MENU RETURN access Main Menu VIERA Link • OPTION DIRECT TV REC 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Setup 3 0 VCR TEXT F.P.
Link Functions ( ) Q-Link VIERA Link Q-Link connects the TV andTMDVD Recorder / VCR, and enables easy recording, playback, etc. (p. 29) VIERA Link (HDAVI Control ) connects the TV and the equipment with VIERA Link function, and enables easy control, convenient recording, playback, etc. (p. 30 - 33) You can use Q-Link and VIERA Link functions together.
Q-Link Preparations • •• •• Connect the DVD Recorder / VCR with the following logos: “Q-Link”, “NEXTVIEWLINK”, “DATA LOGIC”, “Easy Link”, “Megalogic” or “SMARTLINK” Q-Link connection p. 30 Set up the DVD Recorder / VCR. Read the manual of the equipment. Q-Link terminal setup in Setup Menu “Q-Link” (p. 21), “AV1 / AV2 out” (p. 21) Download preset - programme, language, country / region setting (Preset download) “Download” (p. 21) or “Auto Setup” (p. 25) or “Auto Setup” - when first using the TV (p.
Link Functions ( VIERA Link “ ) Q-Link VIERA Link ControlTM” Enjoy additional HDMI Inter-Operability with Panasonic products which have “HDAVI Control” function. This TV supports “HDAVI Control 3” 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. These features are limited to models incorporating “HDAVI Control” and “VIERA Link”.
Features available (Using VIERA Link Menu) You can pause the live TV programme and resume later. • •• This function is available with DIGA Recorder which has HDD and “HDAVI Control 3” function. Connect DIGA Recorder with both HDMI and SCART cables to use this function. If you cannot operate, check the settings and the equipment “Preparations” (p.
Link Functions ( ) Q-Link VIERA Link Features available (Using VIERA Link Menu) You can control some functions of the connected equipment with this TV remote control (point the remote control at the TV’s signal receiver). • • This function is available with the equipment which has “HDAVI Control 2” or “HDAVI Control 3” function. If you cannot operate, check the settings and the equipment “Preparations” (p.
Features available (Using VIERA Link Menu) You can control the theatre speaker with this TV remote control (point the remote control at the TV’s signal receiver). • • This function is available with the Ampli er or Player theatre which has “HDAVI Control” function. If you cannot operate, check the settings and the equipment “Preparations” (p.
External Equipment These diagrams show our recommendations for how to connect the TV to your various equipment. For other connections, consult the instructions for each piece of equipment, the table below, and the speci cations (p. 43).
To listen with speakers Ampli er with speaker system HDMI equipment DVD Recorder RCA cable RF cable Fully wired HDMI compliant cable • COMPONENT AV2 or RGB VIDEO S VIDEO AUDIO AUDIO Y OUT IN L L PB R R PR To record / playback SCART cable Set top box COMPONENT DVD Recorder / VCR SCART cable Advanced To watch satellite broadcasts External Equipment AV1 RGB VIDEO AUDIO OUT Y L L PB R PR R 1 2 35
Technical Information Auto Aspect The optimum size and aspect can be chosen, and you can enjoy ner images. (p. 13) Auto Auto aspect determines the best aspect ratio to use to ll your screen. It does this using a four step process to determine if the picture being viewed is a widescreen picture. If Auto aspect detects a widescreen signal it switches into the appropriate 16:9 or 14:9 widescreen mode.
SCART, S-VIDEO and HDMI terminal information AV1 SCART terminal AV2 SCART terminal (RGB, VIDEO, Q-Link) (RGB, VIDEO, S-VIDEO, Q-Link) Suitable inputs for AV1 include RGB (Red / Green / Blue).
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 for assistance. White spots or shadow images (noise) • Check the position, direction, and connection of the aerial. Neither image nor sound is produced •• •• • Is the TV in “AV mode”? Is the mains lead plugged into the socket outlet? Is the TV turned On? Check Picture Menu (p. 20) and volume.
Problem Actions Screen Sound No image can be displayed • • Is “Colour” or “Contrast” in the Picture Menu set to the minimum? (p. 20) Check Colour System. (p. 25) (no sound or low volume) • Reset programme. (p. 23) Unusual image is displayed • Turn off the TV with Mains power On / Off switch, then turn it On again. No sound is produced •• Is “Sound mute” active? (p. 7) Is the volume set to the minimum? Sound level is low or sound is distorted •• Sound signal reception may be deteriorated.
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Speci cations AC 220-240 V, 50 Hz Power Consumption Average use 121 W Standby condition 1W Display panel Aspect Ratio 16:9 Visible screen size 80 cm (diagonal) 697 mm (W) × 392 mm (H) Number of pixels 1,049,088 (1,366 (W) × 768 (H)) Speaker 189 mm × 42 mm × 2 pcs, 8 : Audio Output 20 W (10 W + 10 W), 10% THD Headphones M3 (3.
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