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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. Gracias por su decisión de comprar este producto marca Panasonic. Español Lea estas instrucciones antes de utilizar su televisor y guárdelas para consultarlas en el futuro.
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MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. For at least three (3) years from delivery of products, Panasonic will give to anyone who contacts us at the address provided below, for a charge of no more than our cost of physically performing source code distribution, a complete machine-readable copy of the corresponding source code covered under GPL v2/LGPL.
ENERGY STAR qualifications. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. HDAVI Control™ is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation. Contents Please read before using the unit • Safety Precautions ········································· 4 Getting started •...
Safety Precautions RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover or back. No user-serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel. This reminder is provided to direct the CATV system installer’s attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical.
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29) CAUTION: This LCD TV is for use only with the following optional accessory. 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) • Wall-hanging bracket: TY-WK3L2RW Always be sure to ask a qualified technician to carry out set-up.
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To assure continued compliance, follow the attached installation instructions and use only shielded interface cables when connecting to computer or peripheral devices. Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by Panasonic Corp. of North America could void the user’s authority to operate this device. WARNING Flat panel displays are not always supported on the proper stands or installed according to the manufacturer’s...
“20-degree tilting” for this TV. WARNING Customer assumes liability if mounting the unit themselves or if a Panasonic bracket is not used. Any damage resulting from not having a professional installer mount your unit will void your warranty. Always be sure to ask a qualified technician to perform any necessary set-up. Incorrect fitting may cause equipment to fall, resulting in injury and product damage.
Otherwise the TV may fall over and become damaged, and personal injury may result. Do not use the pedestal if it becomes warped or physically damaged. If you use the pedestal when it is physically damaged, personal injury may result. Contact your nearest Panasonic Dealer immediately.
The connection for high-definition can be done with the use of an HDMI or Component Video cable. (p. 10) Note ● When using a Cable box, external equipment and video cables shown in this manual are not supplied with the TV. ● For additional assistance, visit us at: www.panasonic.com/help Connection references ■ Antenna terminal ●...
To use HDMI terminals Best ● VIERA Link connection, please refer to p. 23 ● The HDMI connection is required for a 1080p signal. To use COMPONENT terminals Good To use COMPOSITE terminals Basic (Not HD) ● The Green terminal is shared for both the COMPONENT and COMPOSITE connection. When using COMPOSITE connection the Yellow connector (Video) should be inserted into Green connection.
Identifying Controls Front of the TV Remote control sensor within about 23 feet (7 meters) in front of the TV set Power indicator ( on: red, off: no light) C.A.T.S (Contrast Automatic Tracking System) Note The TV consumes a small amount of electric energy even when turned off. Do not place any objects between the TV remote control sensor and remote control.
First Time Setup First time setup screen is displayed only when the TV is turned on for the first time after the power cord is inserted into a wall outlet and when “Auto power on” (p. 34) is set to “No”. Turn the TV On with the POWER button (TV) (Remote)
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Auto channel setup ( ANT/Cable setup) Select the connected Antenna in terminal ANT/Cable setup Cable Select RETURN Select “Not used” when no wire is connected to the “Antenna/Cable” terminal. Typical when a Cable/Satellite box is connected to a TV AV input. Prevents accidental tuning to an unavailable signal, when Cable or Satellite box is used.
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The First time setup can be repeated at any time. Press MENU and select SETUP; then “First time setup”. Setup is complete. Enjoy your Panasonic VIERA TV. RETURN To watch TV via a Cable box, Satellite receiver, or any other source (DVD, DVR, gaming device, etc.), press the INPUT button and select the appropriate input.
Watching TV Turn power on (Remote) Select a channel number • Also available side CH button on the unit. [For Cable/Satellite box connection] - Use your connected box’s remote control. Note Reselect “Cable” or “Antenna” in “ANT in” of “ANT/Cable setup” to switch the signal reception between cable TV and antenna.
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Change aspect ratio and Zoom the picture ■ Press FORMAT to cycle through the aspect modes (p. 36) Display the SUB MENU ■ Press SUB MENU to show the Sub Menu screen This menu consists of shortcuts to convenient functions. Sub menu is only available when the TV is using the Antenna/Cable input, not when using Cable or Satellite box.
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■ Other Useful Operations Entering characters You can use the remote control keys to enter the alphanumeric characters. ■ Switches input mode. ABC → abc → 123 ■ Press each number key to cycle through the alphanumeric character. Password setting/entering You need to enter the password when you access locked channel or inputs.
Using VIERA TOOLS VIERA TOOLS is the easy way to access the TV’s special features. They are displayed as shortcut icons on the TV screen. Press to exit from a menu screen Press to go back to the previous screen Display VIERA TOOLS Select the item VIERA Link...
Watching content from external devices With the connected equipment turned On Display the Input select menu Select the input mode Input select HDMI 1 Note The input label will be displayed on the “Input select” screen if the Input label was customized.
Viewing photos with VIERA IMAGE VIEWER The VIERA Image Viewer lets you easily view still images on the television by simply inserting an SD card into the VIERA SD card slot. Press to exit from a menu screen Press to go back to the previous screen Insert the SD card Insert the card...
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Sort To sort by Folder, month or date Select the sort type VIERA IMAGE VIEWER All photos Total Pana0001 Pana0002 Pana0003 Pana0004 Name Pana0001 Date 03/04/2010 Size 1029×1200 Pana0005 Pana0006 Pana0007 Pana0008 Select Pana0009 Pana0010 Pana0011 Pana0012 RETURN Slideshow Folders Sort by month Sort by date Select the directory.
VIERA Link Simultaneously control all Panasonic “HDAVI Control” equipped components using one button on the TV remote. Enjoy additional HDMI Inter-Operability with compatible Panasonic products. This TV supports “HDAVI Control 5” function. Connections to equipment (DVD recorder DIGA, HD Camcorder, Home theater system, Amplifier, etc.) with HDMI cables enables VIERA Link controls.
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VIERA Link™ Connections (with VIERA Link function) ■ Terminal overview Back of the TV ■ Connecting DVD Recorder (DIGA) HDMI cable ■ Connecting Home theater system/AV amp HDMI 1 is recommended. HDMI cable No optical cable is necessary when connecting a Home Theater supporting “HDAVI control 5”...
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To use all VIERA Link functions : After everything is connected, in VIERA Link settings menu, set “VIERA Link” to “On”. Some features are disabled depending on the “HDAVI Control” version of the equipment. Please check the list (p. 22) Press to exit from a menu screen Press to go back...
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“TV” to “Theater”. Sound will be output from the Home theater whenever the TV is powered on. Automatic lip-sync function Minimizes lip-sync delays between the picture and audio when you connect to a Panasonic theater system or Amplifier. TV provided setting information The following information about the TV settings can be transmitted to each piece of equipment (Recorder/Home theater/Player) that has “HDAVI Control 3 or later”...
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Some features are disabled depending on the “HDAVI Control” version of the equipment. Please check the list (p. 22) Press to exit from a menu screen Press to go back to the previous screen VIERA Link menu and Available features Display the VIERA Link menu VIERA Link Select the item...
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You can select the Home theater or TV speakers for audio output. Control the theater speakers with the TV remote control. This function is available only when a Panasonic Amplifier or Player theater is connected. Select “Speaker output” Select “Home theater” or “TV”...
Editing and Setting Channels The current channel settings can be changed according to your needs and reception conditions. Press to exit from a menu screen Auto program (Set automatically) Automatically searches and adds available channels to the memory. Select “ANT in” Select “Cable”...
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Manual program ( Set manually) Use this procedure when changing the channel setup or changing the channel display. Also, use this to add or skip channels from the channel list manually. You can select a channel tuning mode (Digital only/Analog only) in “Channel surf mode”(p.
How to Use Menu Functions Various menus allow you to make settings for the picture, sound, and other functions so that you can enjoy watching TV best suited for you. Press to exit from a menu screen Press to go back to the previous screen Display the menu...
● “Reset to default” will be grayed out if no changes are made in the following menus: “Picture”, “PC adjustments”, “Audio” and “Closed caption”. Picture settings Adjust the image or picture quality Settings Items Reset to defaults Picture mode Vivid Standard Cinema Game...
Settings Items • Some menus are grayed out depending on the input signal or condition. (e.g. “3:2 pulldown” will be grayed out if the input signal is high definition or you are viewing photos, etc.) Advanced 3D Y/C filter picture Color matrix MPEG NR Motion Picture...
Lock Locks specified channels or shows to prevent children from watching objectionable content. You will be asked to enter your password each time you display the Lock menu. • Password setting/entering (p. 17) Set “Custom” in “Mode” to specify “Channel”, “Game” and “Program” settings. Settings Items Mode...
Setup Settings Items Channel surf All/Favorite/ mode Digital only/ Analog only Language English/ Español/ Français Clock ANT/Cable setup See p. 28-29 for more detail. Input labels Selects the terminal and label of the external equipment. (Display labels Devices connected to external input terminals can be labeled for easier identification during the of connected input selection.
Ratings List for parental control “V-chip” technology enables you to lock channels or shows according to standard ratings set by the entertainment industry. U.S. MOVIE RATINGS (MPAA) NO RATING (NOT RATED) AND NA (NOT APPLICABLE) PROGRAMS. Movie which has not been rated or where rating does not apply.
Technical Information Press the FORMAT button to cycle through the aspect modes. This lets you choose the aspect depending on the format of the received signal and your preference. (p. 16) (e.g.: in case of 4:3 image) FULL Enlarges the 4:3 image horizontally to the screen’s side edges. (Recommended for anamorphic picture) H-FILL Enlarges the 4:3 image horizontally to the screen’s side...
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Electrical interference, static electricity or erroneous operation may damage the data or card. Back up the recorded data at regular intervals in case of deteriorated or damaged data or erratic operation of the unit. (Panasonic is not liable for any deterioration or damage of recorded data.) Message SD card slot is empty.
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HDMI (high-definition multimedia interface) allows you to enjoy high-definition digital images and high-quality sound by connecting the TV unit and HD devices. HDMI-compatible equipment (*1) with an HDMI or DVI output terminal, such as a Cable or Satellite box or a DVD player, can be connected to the HDMI connector using an HDMI compliant (fully wired) cable.
Care and Cleaning First, unplug the Power cord plug from the wall outlet. The front of the display panel has been specially treated. Wipe the panel surface gently using only a cleaning cloth or a soft, lint- free cloth. If the surface is particularly dirty, soak a soft, lint-free cloth in diluted mild liquid dish soap (1 part mild liquid dish soap diluted by 100 times the amount of water) and then wring the cloth to remove excess liquid.
(350 mm) 8.2” (207 mm) Note Design and Specifications are subject to change without notice. Mass and Dimensions shown are approximate. TC-L32U3 TC-L37U3 154 W 0.3 W 37” class (37.0 inches measured diagonally) 32.2 ” × 18.1 ” × 37.0 ”...
If there is a problem with your TV, please refer to the table below to determine the symptoms, then carry out the suggested check. If this does not solve the problem, visit the Panasonic web site for further assistance. (see cover)
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Check that the correct SAP (Secondary Audio Program) is selected by pressing the SAP button on the remote control. (p.15) If the TV is connected to a Panasonic Home Theater via HDMI cable, then check VIERA Link controls. (p.22) If the TV is connected to a Home Theater via optical cable, then: Check the connection, the audio system is on, the correct input is selected.
Limited Warranty Coverage If your product does not work properly because of a defect in materials or workmanship, Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company (referred to as “the warrantor”) will, for the length of the period indicated on the chart below, which starts with the date of original purchase (“warranty period”), at its option either (a) repair your product with new or refurbished parts,...
■ For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY: 1-877-833-8855 Accessory Purchases (United States and Puerto Rico) Purchase Parts, Accessories and Instruction Books on line for all Panasonic Products by visiting our Web Site at: http://www.pstc.panasonic.com or, send your request by E-mail to: npcparts@us.panasonic.com...
This warranty is given only to the original purchaser, or the person for whom it was purchased as a gift, of a Panasonic brand product mentioned above sold by an authorized Panasonic dealer in Canada and purchased and used in Canada, which product was not sold “as is”, and which product was delivered to you in new condition in the original packaging.