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Panasonic Viera TX-L32E30B Operating Instructions Manual

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Operating Instructions

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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.
English
UK and Ireland model
Model No.
TX-L32E30B
TX-L37E30B
TX-L42E30B
TQB0E2096

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    TX-L37E30B TX-L42E30B 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. English...
  • Page 2 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. 21) This TV supports the TV Guide services sent from the GUIDE Plus+ system.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    The recording and playback of content on this or any other Be Sure to Read device may require permission from the owner of the copyright or other such rights in that content. Panasonic has no authority Safety Precautions····································································4 to and does not grant you that permission and explicitly disclaims any right, ability or intention to obtain such permission on your behalf.

  • Page 4: Safety Precautions

    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 / 60 Hz. • Insert the mains plug fully into the socket outlet.
  • Page 5 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.

  • Page 6: Standard Accessories

    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.
  • Page 7 • 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.

  • Page 8: Identifying Controls

    Identifying Controls Remote Control • Confirms selections and choices INPUT SD CARD • Press after selecting channel positions to quickly change channel MENU ASPECT DIRECT TV REC • Displays the Channel List EXIT [Option Menu]  (p. 19) • Easy optional setting for viewing, sound, etc. Teletext  (p. 24) •...

  • Page 9: Auto Power Standby Function

    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...

  • Page 10: Basic Connection

    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...
  • Page 11 Example 3 Connecting DVD Recorder / VCR and Satellite receiver TV, DVD Recorder / VCR and Satellite Rear of the TV Terrestrial aerial Aerial input terminal RF cable Fully wired HDMI compliant cable AC 220-240 V 50 / 60 Hz Fully wired Fully wired HDMI SCART cable compliant cable...

  • Page 12: Auto Setup

    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.
  • Page 13 ■ [Wired] 1. Select [Auto] Connection Test : succeeded Check network cable connection. Acquire IP Address The test is successful Check acquired IP address. Auto Manual Check for devices using same IP address. and the TV is connected Check gateway connection. Check server connection.
  • Page 14 5. After the access point setting is finished, perform the connection test Connection Test : succeeded Check access point connection. The test is successful and the TV is connected to the Check acquired IP address. Check for devices using same IP address. network.
  • Page 15 Enter your name, house number and postcode Set characters Return to select other items select User input BACK/ RETURN NAME C D E L M N O P Q R U V W X • Select the next item and repeat the v w x operations.

  • Page 16: Turn Power On

    Using “VIERA Connect” VIERA Connect is a gateway to the internet services unique to Panasonic and has expanded VIERA CAST features greatly. VIERA Connect allows you to access some specific websites supported by Panasonic, and enjoy internet contents such as photos, videos, games, etc.

  • Page 17: Watching Tv

    Watching TV Turn power on • Press for about 1 second • Mains power On / Off switch should be On. (p. 9) ■ VIERA Connect introduction banner appears You can access to VIERA Connect and enjoy the various contents.  (p. 16) •...

  • Page 18: Last View

    Other useful functions Display Information banner Display Information banner • Also appears when changing a channel Example : DVB 20:35 HDTV Coronation Street All DVB Channels 20:00 - 20:55 Info Select favourites Mute Bad signal STTL TEXT Multi Audio Channel position and name Programme Start / Finish time (DVB) Channel number, etc.

  • Page 19: Off Timer

    Hold Freeze / unfreeze picture HOLD Display the selectable settings for the current status Check or change the current status instantly • To change OPTION select / change select access store [Monaural Audio] [Audio Description] [Teletext Language] (DVB mode) (DVB mode) (DVB mode) Allows you to select stereo / monaural (if Set to [Auto] if the programme has...
  • Page 20 Aspect Change the aspect ratio (image size) ASPECT Enjoy viewing the image at its optimum size and aspect. Programmes usually contain an “Aspect Control Signal” (Widescreen signal, etc.), and the TV will choose the aspect ratio automatically according to the “Aspect Control Signal” (p. 92). ■...

  • Page 21: Using Tv Guide

    Using TV Guide TV Guide−Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) provides an on screen listing of the programmes currently broadcast and the forthcoming broadcasts over the next seven days (depending on the broadcasters). • This TV supports the GUIDE Plus+ system. • The Rovi branding partner will supply the rating information in the programme information and the recommended group in the Search list.
  • Page 22 ■ To search programme types and view a channel list of the searched programmes (DVB mode) (yellow) select type (Search list) (Type list) Search Prog.Type All Types view Search Titles... All Types Movie Movie News News and Factual ■ To search programme titles and view a list of the searched programmes (DVB mode) (yellow) •...
  • Page 23 Note • This function is not available in Analogue mode. • Timer Programming reminder messages will remain displayed until one of the following occurs: • You press the OK button to view the programme or the EXIT button to cancel the reminder. •...

  • Page 24: Viewing Teletext

    Viewing Teletext You can enjoy news, weather forecasts and subtitles, etc. (depending on the broadcaster) • The availability of teletext services for a programme is indicated by [TEXT] in the information banner. Information banner (p. 18) 20:35 Coronation Street All DVB Channels 20:00 - 20:55 BBC ONE WALES Select favourites...

  • Page 25: Analogue Teletext

    Analogue teletext Analogue teletext services are the text information provided by the broadcasters. The features may vary depending on the broadcasters. What is FASTEXT (FLOF) mode? In FASTEXT 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.
  • Page 26 INDEX Subtitles Return to the main index page View a favourite page stored • INDEX STTL Factory setting is “P888” (subtitle service) on the blue button (List mode). View in multi window Watch TV and Teletext in two windows at once TEXT •...

  • Page 27: Watching External Inputs

    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, 89, 90) The Remote Control is capable of operating some functions of selected external equipment. “Operating the equipment with the TV remote control”...
  • Page 28 The equipment connected to the TV can be directly operated with the below buttons of this TV remote control. Selection Switch for operating the connected equipment Select “DVD/VCR” to operate Panasonic DVD Recorder, DVD Player, Player theatre, Blu-ray Disc theatre or VCR DVD/VCR  “How to change the code for the type of the equipment”...

  • Page 29: How To Use Viera Tools

    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. 81, 82), “Preparations” (p. 84) After connection, turn the equipment on and then switch the TV on.

  • Page 30: How To Use Menu Functions

    How to Use Menu Functions Various menus allow you to make settings for the picture, sound, and other functions. Display the menu • MENU Displays the functions that can be set (varies according to the input signal) Select the menu Main Menu select Picture...

  • Page 31: Menu List

    Menu list Menu Item Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives) Basic picture mode [Dynamic] / [Normal] / [Cinema] / [True Cinema] / [Game] / [Photo] In each Viewing Mode, [Contrast], [Brightness], [Colour], [Sharpness], [Tint], [Colour Balance], [Vivid Colour], [C.A.T.S.], [P-NR] and [3D-COMB] can be adjusted and stored to suit your particular viewing requirement.
  • Page 32 Menu Item Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives) Automatically compensates the picture frame rate and removes juddering movements to make the images smooth [Off] / [Mid] / [Max] • Intelligent Frame Depending on the contents, images may be noisy. To prevent the noise, change the Creation setting.
  • Page 33 Menu Item Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives) Balance Adjusts volume level of right and left speakers Headphone Volume Adjusts the volume of the headphones Surround sound settings [Off] / [V-Audio] / [V-Audio Surround] [V-Audio] : Provides a dynamic enhancer of width to simulate improved spatial effects Surround [V-Audio Surround] : Provides a dynamic enhancer of width and depth to simulate improved spatial effects...
  • Page 34 Menu Item Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives) Sets a timer to remind watching or record forthcoming programmes (p. 45) Timer Programming • DVB mode only Sets the time until the TV automatically goes to Standby mode Off Timer [Off] / [15] / [30] / [45] / [60] / [75] / [90] (minutes) (p. 19) Sets the time the TV automatically goes to Standby mode when no operation is performed for the selected times [Off] / [2] / [4] (hours) •...
  • Page 35 Menu Item Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives) Favourites Edit Creates a list of favourite DVB channels (p. 42) Channel List Skips the unwanted DVB channels or edits DVB channels (p. 43) Auto Setup Automatically sets the DVB channels received in the area (p. 40) Channel Sorting by Region Automatically sorts tuned channels according to the available region (p.
  • Page 36 Menu Item Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives) Network Setup Sets the network setting to use in your network environment (p. 72) DivX® VOD Displays DivX VOD registration code (p. 94) USB Keyboard Selects the language that your USB Keyboard supports • Layout For the information of using USB Keyboard (p. 97) Shipping Condition Resets all settings, for example, when moving house (p. 49)

  • Page 37: Ch Channel Name Type

    Overview (Picture, Sound, Timer) How to operate  (p. 30) Main Menu Picture Viewing Mode Dynamic Contrast Sound Brightness Colour Timer Sharpness Available in NTSC Tint Colour Balance Warm Setup Not available when [Viewing Mode] is Vivid Colour Reversal Film Effect set to [True Cinema] C.A.T.S.
  • Page 38 Overview (Setup) How to operate (p. 30) Recording Setup Main Menu USB HDD Setup Access One Touch Recording 180 minutes Rewind LIVE TV Picture (p. 54) Sound Timer Setup TV Guide Settings Access Eco Navigation Access Recording Setup Access Link Settings Access Child Lock Access...

  • Page 39: Cbbc Channel Free Tv

    TV Guide Settings Menu Link Settings TV Guide View Normal VIERA Link GUIDE Plus+ Postcode Access HDMI Content Detection GUIDE Plus+ Information Access AV1 out Standby Power Save (p. 34) Intelligent Auto Standby On (No reminder) Q-Link Download Access Enter Postcode (p.

  • Page 40: Retuning From Setup Menu

    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. 47) has been set, the PIN number is required. •...

  • Page 41: Tuning And Editing Channels

    Tuning and Editing Channels (DVB) You can retune channels or make your favourite channel lists, skip unwanted channels, etc. Select DVB Display the menu MENU Select [Setup] select Main Menu access Picture Sound Timer Setup Select [DVB Tuning Menu] select access DVB Tuning Menu Access...
  • Page 42 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. 18) and from [Category] in the TV Guide screen (p. 21). Select a channel to list ( : Encrypted channel) DVB Favourites Editor...

  • Page 43: Analogue

    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 select All DVB Channels...

  • Page 44: Fine Tuning

    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 select Analogue Channel List...

  • Page 45: Timer Programming

    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 or the USB HDD. 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.

  • Page 46: Analogue

    Set timer programming event details [Timer Programming] Start making the settings Select the function ([Ext Rec.], [USB HDD Rec.] or select [Reminder]) [Reminder] : to remind you to watch the programme [Ext Rec.] / [USB HDD Rec.] When you are watching TV, a reminder message appears to record the programme to the external recorder or the USB HDD 2 minutes before the start time.

  • Page 47: Child Lock

    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 Select [Setup] select Main Menu...

  • Page 48: Input Labels

    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. 27) Display the menu MENU Select [Setup] select Main Menu access...

  • Page 49: Shipping Condition

    Shipping Condition Resets the TV to its original condition with no channels tuned in. All settings other than [Owner ID] and [USB HDD Setup] are reset (channels, picture, sound settings, etc.). • To retune TV channels only, e.g. after moving house  “Retuning from Setup Menu”...

  • Page 50: Owner Id

    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 Select [Setup] select Main Menu access Picture Sound...

  • Page 51: Using Common Interface

    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. •...

  • Page 52: Updating The Tv Software

    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. •...

  • Page 53: Displaying Pc Screen On Tv

    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. 90) Select the external input Select [PC] Input Selection select...

  • Page 54: Usb Hdd Recording

    USB HDD Recording You can record the digital TV programmes to the connected USB HDD and enjoy playing back in various ways. • Analogue TV programme cannot be recorded to the USB HDD. • The data broadcasting (MHEG, etc.), radio broadcasting and the periods without any signal will not be recorded. •...
  • Page 55 Setup the USB HDD [USB HDD Setup] All the USB devices recognised as a mass storage device will be listed. • You can only choose one USB HDD for recording at a time. Select the USB HDD for recording and start setup USB HDD Setup select Product...

  • Page 56: One Touch Recording

    Recording the TV programme to USB HDD You can record the current programme immediately by using [One Touch Recording]. You can also record the current programme constantly for the selected period by using [Rewind LIVE TV] so that you can go back or pause the current programme.
  • Page 57 ■ To start One Touch Recording Set the position to “TV” Start DVD/VCR • No other channel can be selected while the recording is in progress. ■ To stop recording on the way DVD/VCR EXIT ■ To playback or delete the recorded contents  “Recorded TV mode”...

  • Page 58: Using Media Player

    Using Media Player Media Player allows you to enjoy photo, video or music recorded on an SD Card and a USB Flash Memory, and recorded contents on the formatted USB HDD. 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.

  • Page 59: Start Media Player

    Starting Media Player Insert the SD Card or USB Flash Memory to the TV (p. 58) • To play back contents in USB HDD, check the connection and settings are completed. (p. 54, 55) Start Media Player Media Player Signal output from all AV terminals will be disabled during Media Player view.

  • Page 60: Photo Mode

    Photo mode Photo mode will read all “.jpg” extension files in the SD Card or USB Flash Memory. The thumbnail of all the photos in the SD Card or USB Flash Memory will be displayed. Example : Thumbnail - [All photos] All photos Media Player Photo...

  • Page 61: Photo Settings

    [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 •...
  • Page 62 Menu Item Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives) Selects the frame type of the slideshow [Off] / [Multi] / [Collage] / [Drift (+ calendar)] / [Drift] / [Gallery (+ calendar)] / [Gallery] / [Cinema] [Multi] : 9 photos are displayed orderly at once. [Collage] : Each photo is displayed at a random position and random scale.
  • Page 63 Menu Item Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives) Selects the back ground music during Photo mode [Off] / [Type1] / [Type2] / [Type3] / [User] / [Auto] • [Type1], [Type2] and [Type3] are the fixed music each installed in this TV. [User] : Music data in the device registered by yourself will be played back. To register the music 1.

  • Page 64: Video Mode

    Video and Recorded TV mode • Supported file format  (p. 93) Video mode (For SD Card or USB Flash Memory) The thumbnail of video titles in the SD Card or USB Flash Memory will be displayed. Example : Thumbnail - [Title view] The preview will start when the title is Title view Media Player...
  • Page 65 ■ How to operate in the playback Example : Playback • • To display / hide the operation guide and To change aspect 19/02/2010 11:21 00:15:39 00:02:05 information banner ASPECT • To the previous title / • To operate the playback scene Rewind EXIT...
  • Page 66 ■ Delete the selected content Select the content Delete the content Confirm select Delete (red) select Are you sure you want to delete ? • To select two or more contents (blue) ■ How to operate in the playback Example : Playback •...

  • Page 67: Audio Output Settings

    Audio output Settings You can enjoy the multi-channel sound via an amplifier connected to DIGITAL AUDIO OUT or HDMI2 (ARC function) terminal. • To confirm or change the current sound status “Confirm or change the current status” (p. 68) Display the menu Select [Sound] Select [SPDIF Selection] and set MENU...

  • Page 68: Music Mode

    Confirm or change the current status You can confirm or change the current status of the content. • Menu items and selectable options vary depending on the content. Display the option menu Select [Video Setup] Select the items and set during playback OPTION Option Menu...

  • Page 69: Music Setup

    ■ Playback from File view Selected file will be played back. Select the folder Select the file Start playback Example : Thumbnail - File view (red) Folder view > My Music_1 Media Player Music select access My Song_1 My Song_2 My Song_3 My Song_4 My Song_5...

  • Page 70: Using Network Services (Dlna / Viera Connect)

    Using Network Services (DLNA / VIERA Connect) DLNA® This TV is a DLNA Certified™ product. DLNA (Digital Living Network Alliance) is a standard that makes DLNA Certified digital electronics easier and more convenient to use on a home network. To learn more, visit www.dlna.org. It allows you to share photos, videos and music stored in the DLNA Certified media server (for example, PC with windows 7 installed, DIGA Recorder etc.) connected to your home network, and enjoy the contents on the TV screen.

  • Page 71: Network Connections

    Network connections To use only DLNA features, you can operate the features without broadband network environment. To use VIERA Connect features, you need a broadband network environment. • If you do not have any broadband network services, please consult your retailer for assistance. •...

  • Page 72: Network Setup

    Enables to control the TV from the network equipment (Smartphone, etc.) [Off] / [On] • Depending on the area, this function may not be available. For details, consult your Network Remote Control local Panasonic dealer. • For more information of this function, visit the following website. (English only) http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/tv/...
  • Page 73 Wired connection settings This setting is for the network connection by using the LAN cable. Select [Network Type] and set to [Wired] select Network Setup Connection Test Network Type Wired access / store Access Point Settings IP/DNS Settings Network Link Settings If you make the network connection like “Example 2”...
  • Page 74 Select [Connection Test] and access to test select Network Setup Connection Test Access Network Type Wired access Access Point Settings • IP/DNS Settings Performs automatic testing of the network connection for the TV. (It takes a Network Link Settings while to test.) Software Update MAC Address ab-cd-ef-gh-ij-kl...
  • Page 75 Select [Connection Test] and access to test select Network Setup Connection Test Access Network Type Wireless access Access Point Settings Connected IP/DNS Settings Performs automatic testing of the network connection for the TV. (It takes a while Network Link Settings to test.) Software Update MAC Address...

  • Page 76: Update Tv's Software

    Access the encryption key input mode Encryption Key Setting Connection will be made with the following settings:- SSID : Access Point A Authentication type : WPA-PSK • If the selected access point is not encrypted, the confirmation screen will be Encryption type : TKIP displayed.
  • Page 77 Using DLNA® features • Ensure the preparation of media server, network connections and network settings are completed.  “Media server” (p. 70), “Network connections” (p. 71), [Network Setup] (p. 72 - 76) Display icons of the feature Select [Media Server] select access Media Server Select one of the media servers you want to access Example : Media server list Media Server...
  • Page 78 For photo file [Single view] - Photos are displayed one at a time. Example : • • To display / hide the operation guide To return to list Single view BACK/ RETURN • • Single view To operate Single view To rotate 90°...
  • Page 79 For DIGA Recorder Control the DIGA Recorder The screen of the DIGA Recorder will be displayed. You can control the functions of the DIGA Recorder with this TV remote control according to the operation guide. Example : • Before operating, register this TV on the DIGA Recorder. DIRECT NAVIGATOR (Grouped Titles) Time Remaining 36:17 (DR) •...
  • Page 80 VIERA Connect home screen is subject to change without notice. • The services through VIERA Connect are operated by their respective service providers, and service may be discontinued either temporarily or permanently without notice. Therefore, Panasonic will make no warranty for the content or the continuity of the services. •...

  • Page 81: Link Functions (Q-Link / Viera Link)

    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 SCART connections)
  • Page 82 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 –...

  • Page 83: Power Off Link

    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)” •...

  • Page 84: Easy Playback

    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. 81, 82).
  • Page 85 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. 34) The power consumption in Standby mode of the connected equipment is controlled in synchronization with the TV On / Off state.
  • Page 86 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. •...
  • Page 87 Select the equipment you want to access The type of the connected equipment is displayed. Select the type of the equipment and access. select VIERA Link Menu Pause Live TV Start Direct TV Rec Start store VIERA Link Control Recorder Speaker Selection Home Cinema [Recorder] / [Player] / [Home Cinema] / [Video Camera] / [LUMIX] / [Digital Camera] / [Other]...
  • Page 88 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. 81, 82), “Preparations” (p. 84) Display [VIERA Link Menu] Select [Speaker Selection] select...

  • Page 89: External Equipment

    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. 106, 107). To record / playback Terrestrial aerial RF cable DVD Recorder / VCR...
  • Page 90 Network (wired) Internet Modem LAN cable (Shielded) Hub or Router USB devices Wireless LAN Adaptor USB cable USB HDD (Viewing) Conversion adaptor (if necessary) (Listening) Computer To listen with speakers Optical digital audio cable Amplifier with RCA cable speaker system Rear of the TV To enjoy the sound from the external equipment in multi-channel sound (e.g.
  • Page 91 Camcorder / Game equipment Side panel of the TV (Viewing) Camcorder (Listening) Game equipment Headphones (M3 stereo mini plug) • To adjust volume  [Headphone Volume] (p. 33) Types of connectable equipment to each terminal Terminal Recording / Playback (equipment) To record / playback videocassettes / DVDs (VCR / DVD Recorder) ∗...

  • Page 92: Technical Information

    Technical Information Auto Aspect The optimum size and aspect can be chosen automatically, and you can enjoy finer images.  (p. 20) 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.
  • Page 93 Dolby Digital products. Linear PCM (RAW / • This TV supports Motion JPEG recorded TWOS / SOWT) by Panasonic LUMIX Camera ∗ MotionJPEG .mov • This TV is not available for playing back H.264 BP / MP / HP Motion JPEG with the media server.
  • Page 94 ■ Music Codec File extension Restrictions .mp3 – • .m4a Copy-protected files cannot be played back. • Copy-protected files cannot be played back. .wma • WMA Pro and WMA Lossless are not supported. Note • Some files may not be played back even if they fulfill these conditions. •...

  • Page 95: Hdmi Terminal

    • Back up the recorded data at regular intervals in case of deteriorated or damaged data or erratic operation of the TV. (Panasonic is not liable for any deterioration or damage of recorded data.) SCART and HDMI terminal information AV1 SCART terminal (RGB, VIDEO, Q-Link)

  • Page 96: Hdmi Connection

    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...

  • Page 97: Usb Connection

    You cannot use two or more same kind of USB devices simultaneously except USB Flash Memory or USB HDD. • Additional information for USB devices may be on the following website. (English only) http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/tv/ USB Keyboard • The USB Keyboard which requires the driver is not supported.
  • Page 98 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 D-sub 15P) Signal name...
  • Page 99 How to use Windows 7 as a media server Follow the examples below to set up Windows 7 for use as a media server. Confirm the MAC Address of VIERA in [Network Setup] (p. 76). The following procedure and screens are examples. For more information, refer to the help functions of Windows 7. Open the Windows start menu and select [Control Panel].

  • Page 100: Faqs

    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. 108) 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 •...
  • Page 101 Problem Actions • Set [P-NR] in the Picture Menu (to remove noise).  (p. 31) • Chaotic image, noisy Check nearby electrical products (fluorescent lamp, DECT phones, mobile phones, microwave, etc.). • No image can be Is [Contrast], [Brightness] or [Colour] in the Picture Menu set to the minimum?  (p. 31) •...

  • Page 102: On Screen Messages

    Check if foreign objects are inside the USB port. • An error message Follow the message’s instructions. • appears If the problem persists, contact your local Panasonic dealer or the authorized Service Centre. On screen messages Message Meaning / Action All contents will be lost. •...
  • Page 103 Please check aerial or local signal • Please also refer to p. 100. 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. 51).

  • Page 104: Glossary

    ■ Media Player Message Meaning / Action • The file is broken or unreadable. Cannot read file Check applicable data format. (p. 93, 94) • No Device Inserted Confirm the SD Card or USB device is inserted correctly. • No valid file to play The card has no data.

  • Page 105: Index

    Index Accessories ························································································· 6 Off Timer ····················································································19, 34 Advanced Settings ········································································32 One Touch Recording ···································································56 Analogue Tuning Menu ·················································35, 40, 43 Optional accessories······································································· 6 Aspect ································································································20 Owner ID ····················································································14, 50 Audio Description ··································································19, 33 PAL ··································································································· 106 Auto Gain Control ··········································································33 PC ·································································································53, 97 Auto Setup ················································································12, 40 Pedestal ·······························································································...

  • Page 106: Specifications

    Specifications TX-L32E30B TX-L37E30B TX-L42E30B Power Source AC 220-240 V, 50 / 60 Hz Rated Power Consumption 72 W 85 W 102 W 0.30 W Standby Power Consumption 14.00 W (With monitor out recording) 769 mm × 514 mm × 890 mm × 582 mm × 1,002 mm ×...

  • Page 107: Licence

    • 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.
  • Page 108 • Or go on line through our Internet Accessory ordering application at www.pas-europe.com. • Most major credit and debit cards accepted. • All enquiries transactions and distribution facilities are provided directly by Panasonic UK Ltd. • It couldn’t be simpler! •...

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