Operating Instructions LCD Television Model No. TX-L32X15P TX-L37X15P TX-L32X15PS 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.
Turn your own living room into a movie theatre! Experience an amazing level of multi- Up to 60,000 hours LCD Panel Lifetime The LCD display panel used in the 2009 VIERA TV range is rated for up to 60,000 hours. This measurement is based on the time taken for the brightness of the panel to reduce to half of it’s maximum level. The time taken to reach this level may vary depending on the image content and the environment where the TV is used. Image retention and malfunctions are not taken into account.
media excitement Contents Be Sure to Read Safety Precautions ············································ 4 (Warning / Caution) Notes ································································· 5 Maintenance ······················································ 5 SD Card Camcorder Quick Start Guide Accessories / Options········· 6 Identifying Controls············· 8 Basic Connection ············· 10 Auto Setup························ 12 Quick Start Guide Enjoy rich multi-media Pers
Safety Precautions Warning Handling the mains plug and lead Insert the mains plug fully into the socket outlet. (If the mains plug is loose, it could generate heat and cause fire.) Ensure that the mains plug is easily accessible. Do not touch the mains plug with a wet hand. (This may cause electrical shock.) Do not damage the mains lead. (A damaged lead may cause fire or electrical shock.) Do not move the TV with the lead plugged in the socket outlet.
Notes Auto power standby function Caution When cleaning the TV, remove the mains plug Cleaning an energized TV may cause electrical shock. When the TV is not going to be used for a long period of time, remove the mains plug To prevent fall and injury, remove TV from its xed wall position when it is no longer in use This TV will still consume some power even in the Off mode, as long as the mains plug is still connected to a live socket outlet.
Accessories / Options Remote Control INPUT TV AV ASPECT OFF TIMER N2QAYB000350 N DIRECT TV REC A TOOLS VIER NU ME VIERA Lin EXIT k OPTION TEXT RETURN F.P.
Attaching the pedestal Warning Do not disassemble or modify the pedestal. Otherwise the TV may fall over and become damaged, and personal injury may result. Caution Use only the supplied assembly screws to fasten securely. Make sure that the screws are securely tightened. Carry out the work on a horizontal and level surface. Holes for pedestal installation Accessories / Options Securing the TV Quick Start Guide Do not use any other TV and displays.
Accessories / Options Using the clamper To tighten: To loosen: Keep the knob pressed Rear of the TV •• • Do not bundle the RF cable and mains lead together (could cause distorted image). Fix cables with clampers as necessary. When using the optional accessory, follow the option’s assembly manual to x cables. Identifying Controls TV S-V V Function select / Contrast / Brightness / Colour / Sharpness / •Volume Tint (NTSC mode) / Bass / Treble / Balance / Auto AV3 terminals (p. 46) Setup (p.
Remote Control Input mode selection VIERA IMAGE VIEWER (p. 34) TV - switches to TV mode (p. 14) AV - switches to AV input mode from Input Switches to SD Card viewing mode Selection list (p. 20) Standby On / Off switch Direct TV Recording (p. 40 and p. 42) Records programme immediately in Aspect (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 Terrestrial aerial Mains lead Basic Connection AUDIO AUDIO Y OUT IN L L PB R R PR Quick Start Guide AC 220-240 V 50 Hz PC COMPONENT 1 2 RF cable Fully wired SCART cable RF OUT DVD Recorder or VCR RF IN RF cable Fully wired HDMI compliant cable Fully wired SCART cable RF OUT RF IN Satellite receiver RF IN RF cable RF cable 11
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 and p. 11) and settings (if necessary) of the connected equipment before starting Auto Setup. For details of settings for the connected equipment, read the manual of the equipment.
Using the On Screen Displays Many features available on this TV can be accessed via the On Screen Display menu.
Watching TV INPUT TV AV 1 Turn power on 2 Select the mode (Press for about 1 second) Mains power On / Off switch should be On. (p. 8) TV ASPECT OFF TIMER N DIRECT TV REC EXIT 1 BBS NU ME CH05 OPTION TEXT SC1 Coronation Street Information banner appears whenever you select a channel For details p. 15 RETURN INDEX HOLD 3 Select a channel To select the two-digit channel position up down number, e.g.
Other useful functions Hold HOLD Freeze / unfreeze picture Display Information banner Display Information banner Also appears when changing a channel Channel position and name Event Example: 1 BBS CH05 SC1 PAL Coronation Street Stereo 45 Sound system Colour system Features available / Message meanings channel name To watch the channel listed in the banner EXIT To set display timeout “Banner Display Timeout” (p. 25) Event information is reffered to teletext signal.
Watching TV Other useful functions Aspect ASPECT Change the aspect ratio (image size) Enjoy viewing the image at its optimum size and aspect. Normally programmes have the Aspect Control Signal (Widescreen signal, etc.), and the TV will choose the aspect ratio automatically according to the Aspect Control Signal (p. 48).
Other useful functions Display the selectable settings for the current programme Check or change the current programme status instantly To change OPTION change select Teletext Character Set Sets the teletext language Setup Menu (p. 25) Volume Correction Adjusts volume of individual channel or input mode MPX Sound Menu (p. 24) Note Also possible to change the settings in Menu list (p. 24 - 25).
Viewing Teletext Teletext services are the text information provided by the broadcasters. The features may vary depending on 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.
INDEX Return to the main index page INDEX Call up a favourite page View a favourite page stored Call up the page stored on the blue button (List mode). Factory setting is “P103”. F.P. View in multi window Watch TV and Teletext in two windows at once NU ME Select Picture and text On or Off (press twice) Operations can be made only in Teletext screen.
Watching External inputs Connect the external equipment (VCRs, DVD equipment, etc.) and you can watch the input. To connect the equipment p. 10, 11 and 46, 47 The Remote Control is capable of operating some functions of selected external equipment. 1 Turn the TV on When connecting with SCART as example 2 or 3 (p. 10 and p. 11) Receives input signals automatically when playback starts Input signals are automatically identified by the SCART (pin 8) terminal.
Operating the equipment with the TV remote control The equipment connected to the TV can be directly operated with the below buttons of this TV remote control.
How to Use Menu Functions Various menus allow you to make settings for the picture, sound, and other functions.
Overview How to operate p. 22 Main Menu Picture Sound Setup Picture Menu Viewing Mode Contrast Brightness Colour Sharpness Tint Colour Balance Colour Management Eco Mode 1/2 Dynamic 60 0 30 5 0 Normal On Off Picture Menu P-NR 3D-COMB 3D-COMB Reset to Defaults 2/2 Off Off Reset (p. 24) Sound Menu 1/2 Music 0 0 0 11 Off 0 Over 30cm Stereo Sound Menu HDMI1 Input Reset to Defaults 2/2 Digital Reset (p. 24) Link Settings On AV2 TV On On On On (No reminder) Access (p.
How to Use Menu Functions Menu list Menu Picture Sound 24 Item Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives) Viewing Mode Basic picture mode (Dynamic / Normal / Cinema / Game) Set for each input signal Dynamic : Provides enhanced picture contrast and sharpness when viewing in a bright room Normal : Recommended for viewing under normal ambient room lighting conditions Cinema : For watching movies in a darkened room producing a cinema-like picture Game : Fast response signal specifically to provide su
Menu Item Off Timer Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives) Sets the time the TV automatically turns Off (Off / 15 / 30 / 45 / 60 / 75 / 90 minutes) Link Settings VIERA Link Sets to use VIERA Link functions (Off / On) (p. 41) Q-Link Selects which AV terminal is to be used for data communication between this TV and a compatible recorder (AV1 / AV2) (p. 40) Select the connected terminal to the recorder even it is not compatible with Q-Link.
Tuning and Editing Channels You can retune channels or skip unwanted channels, edit channels etc.
Skip unwanted channels, Edit channels Channel List Edit You can hide unwanted channels. The hidden channels cannot be displayed except in this function. Use this function to skip unwanted channels. Select a channel and reveal / hide reveal / hide Channel List Editor 1 BBC1 2 ***** 3 ***** 4 5 6 7 To reveal all channels : reveal : hide (skip) select To edit channels Channel position Channel name You can also edit each channel in Channel List.
Retuning from Setup Menu Auto Setup retunes all channels automatically. All the previous tuning settings are erased. If a Child Lock PIN number (p. 29) has been set, it must be entered.
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.
Input Labels For easier identification and selection of the input mode, you can label each input mode or skip terminal that is not connected to any equipment. To select the input mode INPUT TV AV 1 Display the menu 2 Select “Setup” N DIRECT TV REC EXIT NU ME OPTION NU ME ASPECT p.
Shipping Condition Resets the TV to its original condition, i.e. no channels tuned in. All settings are reset (channels, picture, sound settings, etc.).
Displaying PC Screen on TV The screen of the PC connected to the TV can be displayed on the TV. You can also listen to PC sound with the audio cable connected. To connect PC p. 47 INPUT TV AV ASPECT MENU 1 Select the external input 2 Select “PC” AV N DIRECT TV REC EXIT OPTION RETURN TEXT STTL INDEX HOLD PROGRAMME TV To return to TV TV 32 Input Selection AV1 AV2/S AV3/S COMPONENT PC HDMI1 HDMI2 HDMI3 TV access select Corresponding signals p. 52 If “H-freq.” or “V-freq.
PC menu setting (changed as desired) To make settings Menu “How to Use Menu Functions” Item to (p. 22) Adjustments / Configurations (options) Picture R-Gain Adjusts the white balance for red areas G-Gain Adjusts the white balance for green areas Advanced B-Gain PC Settings Gamma Reset to Defaults Adjusts the white balance for blue areas Switches the gamma curve (S Curve / 2.0 / 2.2 / 2.
Viewing from SD Card (VIERA IMAGE VIEWER) Photo View: Still images recorded by digital cameras will be displayed. Movie View: Moving pictures recorded by digital video cameras will be played back. During the operation, sound signal is output from AV1, AV2 and AUDIO OUT terminals. But no video signals are output. “Date” shows the date on which the recording was made by the digital camera or digital video camera. The file without record of the date is shown “**/**/****”. For details on SD Cards p.
Slideshow Start Slideshow (operate in step ) Select the photo for the first view Start Slideshow To pause To return to Single view red green Note Slideshow is done within the thumbnail. You can also start slideshow directly by using VIERA TOOLS “How to Use VIERA TOOLS” (p.
Viewing from SD Card (VIERA IMAGE VIEWER) Movie View 1 Insert the SD Card 2 Select “Movie View” SD Card select Photo View INPUT TV AV ASPECT ASPECT access Movie View You can also access directly by using N DIRECT TV REC VIERA TOOLS “How to Use VIERA TOOLS” (p.
How to Use VIERA TOOLS You can access some special features easily by using the VIERA TOOLS function. INPUT TV AV ASPECT MENU 1 Display icons of the feature 2 Select a feature TO VIERA OLS N DIRECT TV REC EXIT OPTION access RETURN TEXT STTL INDEX HOLD VIERA Link Control 3 PROGRAMME Follow the operations of each feature VIERA Link Control “VIERA Link Control” (p. 44) When more than two pieces of compatible equipment are connected a selection screen will be displayed.
Link Functions (Q-Link VIERA Link) Q-Link connects the TV and DVD Recorder / VCR, and enables easy recording, playback, etc. (p. 40) VIERA Link (HDAVI Control™) connects the TV and the equipment with VIERA Link function, and enables easy control, convenient recording, playback, energy saving, creating home theatre, etc., without complicated setting. (p. 41 - 45) You can use Q-Link and VIERA Link functions together. This TV supports “HDAVI Control 4” function.
VIERA Link (HDMI and Audio out connections) Connected equipment Features Preset download Easy playback Power on link Power off link Reduce unnecessary power consumption in standby Auto standby for unnecessary equipment Pause Live TV programme Direct TV Recording Control the menu of the connected equipment by VIERA remote control Speaker control Player theatre with VIERA Link function Blu-ray Disc theatre with VIERA Link function Amplifier with VIERA Link function – – 5 – – – 3 – 5 – 1 6 1 6 –
Link Functions (Q-Link VIERA Link) 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. 38 Use fully wired SCART cable. Set up the DVD Recorder / VCR. Read the manual of the recorder. Q-Link terminal setup in the Setup Menu “Q-Link” (p. 25), “AV1 / AV2 out” (p.
VIERA Link “ Control™” Enjoy additional HDMI Inter-Operability with Panasonic products which have “HDAVI Control” function. This TV supports “HDAVI Control 4” 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. 38 and p. 39). These features are limited to models incorporating “HDAVI Control” and “VIERA Link”.
Link Functions (Q-Link VIERA Link) Features available 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. 25) The power consumption in Standby mode of the connected equipment is controlled higher or lower in synchronization with the TV On / Off state to reduce the consumption.
Features available (Using VIERA Link Menu) Pause Live TV programme Pause Live TV You can pause the live TV programme and resume later. Live TV programme will be recorded on HDD of the connected DIGA Recorder. This function is available with DIGA Recorder which has HDD. If you connect a variety of recorders including other manufacturers’ recorders at the same time, please connect DIGA Recorder which has HDD to the TV’s lower HDMI terminal number.
Link Functions (Q-Link VIERA Link) Features available (Using VIERA Link Menu) Control the menu of the connected equipment by VIERA remote control VIERA Link Control You can control some functions of the connected equipment 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. 38 and p. 39), “Preparations” (p.
Features available (Using VIERA Link Menu) Speaker control Speaker Selection You can control the theatre speaker 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. 38 and p. 39), “Preparations” (p.
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. 55).
HDMI equipment PC Conversion adapter (if necessary) “HDMI connection” (p.
Technical Information Auto Aspect The optimum size and aspect can be chosen automatically, and you can enjoy finer images. (p. 16) 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. The aspect will switch to the appropriate 16:9 or 14:9 widescreen ratio. This function will work in any aspect mode.
SD Card 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). Electrical interference, static electricity, or erroneous operation may damage the data or card.
Technical Information 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 character. The character is set automatically if you leave for one second. You can also set the character by pressing the OK button or other numeric buttons within one second.
HDMI connection HDMI (high-definition multimedia interface) is the world’s first complete digital consumer AV interface complying with a non-compression standard. HDMI allows you to enjoy high-definition digital images and high-quality sound by connecting the TV and the equipment. HDMI-compatible equipment ( 1) with an HDMI or DVI output terminal, such as a set top box or a DVD player, can be connected to the HDMI terminal using an HDMI compliant (fully wired) cable.
Technical Information Input signal that can be displayed COMPONENT (Y, PB, PR), HDMI Mark: Applicable input signal Signal name COMPONENT HDMI 525 (480) / 60i 525 (480) / 60p 625 (576) / 50i 625 (576) / 50p 750 (720) / 60p 750 (720) / 50p 1,125 (1,080) / 60i 1,125 (1,080) / 50i 1,125 (1,080) / 60p 1,125 (1,080) / 50p 1,125 (1,080) / 24p PC (from D-sub 15P) Signal name 640 × 400 @70 Hz 640 × 480 @60 Hz 640 × 480 @75 Hz 800 × 600 @60 Hz 800 × 600 @75 Hz 800 × 600 @85 Hz 852 × 480 @60 Hz 1,024 × 768 @60 Hz
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? Check the correct AV input mode is selected. Check the mains lead is plugged into the socket outlet.
FAQs Problem Chaotic image, noisy Actions Set “P-NR” in the Picture Menu (to remove noise). (p. 24) Check nearby electrical products (car, motorcycle, fluorescent lamp). Screen No image can be displayed Is “Colour” or “Contrast” in the Picture Menu set to the minimum? Blurry or distorted image Reset channels. (p. 28) (no sound or low volume) Unusual image is displayed (p. 24) Turn the TV Off with Mains power On / Off switch, then turn it On again.
Specifications TX-L32X15P, TX-L32X15PS AC 220-240 V, 50 Hz Power Consumption 112 W Power Consumption in Standby mode 0.3 W (Without monitor out recording) 13 W (With monitor out recording) 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 160 mm × 42 mm × 2 pcs, 8 : Audio Output 20 W (10 W + 10 W), 10% THD Headphones M3 (3.
Information for Users on Collection and Disposal of Old Equipment and used Batteries These symbols on the products, packaging, and/or accompanying documents mean that used electrical and electronic products and batteries should not be mixed with general household waste. For proper treatment, recovery and recycling of old products and used batteries, please take them to applicable collection points, in accordance with your national legislation and the Directives 2002/96/EC and 2006/66/EC.