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Panasonic VIERA TC-32LX44 Owner's Manual

32” class 720p lcd hdtv (31.5 inches measured diagonally)
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Owner's Manual
32" Class 720p LCD HDTV
(31.5 inches measured diagonally)
For assistance (U.S.A./Puerto Rico), please call:
1-877-95-VIERA (958-4372)
www.panasonic.com/help
For assistance (Canada), please call:
1-866-330-0014
www.vieraconcierge.ca
Thank you for purchasing this Panasonic product.
English
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.
Model No.
TC-32LX44

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  • Page 1 For assistance (Canada), please call: 1-866-330-0014 www.vieraconcierge.ca Thank you for purchasing this Panasonic product. English 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.
  • Page 2 Experience an amazing level of multimedia excitement Enjoy rich multimedia SD memory card Camcorder USB device Personal computer Cable box Amplifier with Speaker system DVD recorder/ DVD player/ Blu-ray Disc recorder Blu-ray Disc player...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Using Media player ································20 Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Advanced Features HDAVI Control™ is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation. • VIERA Link “HDAVI Control ” ················26 • Editing and Setting Channels ···················32 •...

  • Page 4: Safety Precautions

    Safety Precautions The lightning flash with arrowhead CAUTION within a triangle is intended to tell the user that parts inside the product are a risk of electric shock to persons. RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN The exclamation point within a triangle is intended to tell the user that important operating and WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover or back.
  • Page 5 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.
  • Page 6 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. FCC Declaration of Conformity Model No.

  • Page 7: Accessories/Optional Accessory

    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.

  • Page 8: Installing The Remote’s Batteries

    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. During set-up, make sure that all screws are securely tightened.

  • Page 9: Connections

    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 www.panasonic.ca Connection references ■ ■...

  • Page 10: Av Cable Connection

    AV cable connection To use HDMI terminals Best AV Equipment HDMI AV OUT e.g. Blu-ray Disc player AV Equipment DVI OUT HDMI-DVI Conversion cable e.g. Blu-ray Disc AUDIO OUT player ● VIERA Link connection, please refer to p. 27 ● The HDMI connection is required for a 1080p signal.

  • Page 11: Identifying Controls

    Identifying Controls TV controls/indicators Front of the TV Selects channels in sequence Volume up/down Menu navigations Changes the input mode Power indicator Chooses menu and submenu entries ( on: red, off: no light) POWER button C.A.T.S (Contrast Automatic Tracking System) Remote control sensor within about 23 feet (7 meters) in front of the TV set Note...

  • Page 12: First Time Setup

    First Time Setup The 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. 38) is set to “No”. Turn the TV On with the POWER button (TV) (Remote)
  • Page 13 ANT/Cable setup Do you use a Cable, Satellite or Fiber Optic box with this TV? ANT/Cable setup Step 3 of 5 Do you use a Cable, Satellite or Fiber Optic box with this TV? Select Return b Select connection type for Cable or Satellite a Select signal type box and go to...
  • Page 14 Congratulations! You are done. The First time setup can be repeated at any Congratulations! time. Setup is complete. Enjoy your Panasonic VIERA TV. Press MENU and select SETUP; then “First time setup”. Press to exit from RETURN a menu screen 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...

  • Page 15: Watching

    Watching TV Turn power on Note (Remote) (TV) Please select correct input (p. 19) Select a channel number ■ To directly enter the digital channel number When tuning to a digital channel, press the button to enter the minor down number in a compound channel number.
  • Page 16 Change aspect ratio and Zoom the picture ■ Press FORMAT to cycle through the aspect modes (p. 40) • 480i, 480p: FULL/JUST/4:3/ZOOM • 1080p, 1080i, 720p: FULL/H-FILL/JUST/4:3/ZOOM Use when the picture does not fill the whole screen (bars appears on either side of the image) or portions of the picture is trimmed.
  • Page 17 ■ Other Useful operations Entering characters You can use the remote control keys to enter the alphanumeric characters. ■ Menu Input labels Switches input mode HDMI 1 HDMI 2 ABC → abc → 123 Comp./Video ↑ _ ____________ Video 2 Video 1 ■...

  • Page 18: Using Viera Tools

    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. Display VIERA TOOLS Select the item select next (example) Set each item Media player Media player (p. 20-25) Sleep Off Timer (p.

  • Page 19: Watching Content From External Devices

    Watching content from external devices With the connected equipment turned On Display the Input select menu Select the input mode (shortcut) press the corresponding Input select NUMBER button on the remote ANT/Cable In Not used control to select the input of your HDMI 1 GAME choice.

  • Page 20: Using Media Player

    Using Media player You can view still and motion images and play music saved on a USB flash memory and an SD card. Basic features for Media player ■ Available contents and features Photos Videos Music Photos Videos Titles/Folders view Media Player Music Folders...
  • Page 21 Viewing Contents Insert a Media (SD card or USB flash memory) • Auto play setting Image viewer auto play (p. 38) Display Media player (example) Select Drive (Display connected drive) Media Player select Drive select Select RETURN SD memory card Select the Media Media Player select...
  • Page 22 Photos view [Photos thumbnail] [Features] ● Slideshow setting Photos ● Sort ● Drive select ● Media select SD memory card Select Info SUB MENU RETURN Slideshow Sort Drive select Media select [Photos playback screen] Photo status ● To display/hide Slideshow Single view Single view Guide and Banner...
  • Page 23 Slideshow Display “Slideshow settings” Adjust items and select “Slideshow start” select Slideshow settings Slideshow settings Start Slideshow Start Slideshow Frame Photo effect Frame Transition effect Photo size Normal Photo effect Burst playback Transition effect Display interval Normal Repeat playback Photo size Normal Soundtrack settings Select...
  • Page 24 Videos view [Videos thumbnail] [Features] ● Play Videos Titles/Folders view ● Drive select Trip1 Trip2 Trip3 Trip4 Trip5 Room Nature1 ● Media select Nature2 Nature3 Nature4 Nature5 Nature6 2009_4 2009_7 ● Aspect change 2009_9 SD memory card Select Info SUB MENU RETURN Play Drive select...

  • Page 25: Repeat Playback

    Music view [Music thumbnail] [Features] ● Play folder Media Player Music Folders ● Drive select My Music_1 My Music_2 My Music_3 ● Media select Select SD memory card Info SUB MENU RETURN Play Folder Drive select Media select [Music playback screen] Navigation area Forward AAAAAA...

  • Page 26: Viera Link Tm "Hdavi Control

    VIERA Link “HDAVI Control ” 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.
  • Page 27 VIERA Link™ Connections (with VIERA Link function) ■ Terminal overview Back of the TV ■ Connecting DVD Recorder (DIGA) HDMI cable DVD recorder (DIGA) with VIERA Link function ■ Connecting Home theater system/AV amp HDMI 1 is recommended. HDMI cable Home theater systems with VIERA Link function Optical cable...
  • Page 28 VIERA Link settings and Available features 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. 26) Display the menu Select “VIERA Link settings”...
  • Page 29 “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”...
  • Page 30 VIERA Link menu and Available features Some features are disabled depending on the “HDAVI Control” version of the equipment. Please check the list (p. 26) Display the VIERA Link menu select next (example) Select the item select VIERA Link control Recorder Speaker output ●...
  • Page 31 Adjustment for the equipment output. Control the theater speakers with the TV remote control. Volume up / down This function is available only when a Panasonic Amplifier or Player theater is connected. Mute Select “Speaker output” Select “Home theater” or “TV”...

  • Page 32: Editing And Setting Channels

    Editing and Setting Channels The current channel settings can be changed according to your needs and reception conditions. ANT/Cable setup and operation Display the menu Select “Setup” Menu Setup next Channel surf mode Language select Clock ANT/Cable setup Input labels VIERA Link settings ECO/energy saving Select “ANT/Cable setup”...
  • Page 33 Manual program (Set manually) Use this procedure when changing the channel setup or Edit changing the channel display. ● Caption Also, use this to add or skip channels from the channel list manually. Edit CH caption You can select a channel tuning mode (Digital only/Analog Channel 80-101 only) in “Channel surf mode”...

  • Page 34: How To Use Menu Functions

    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. Display the menu Shows the functions that can be adjusted. Some functions will be disabled depending on the type of input signal.

  • Page 35: Picture Settings

    ● “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 Item Description Reset to defaults Resets all picture adjustments to factory default settings except for “Advanced picture”. Picture mode Vivid Provides enhanced picture contrast and sharpness for viewing in a well-lit room.

  • Page 36: Audio Settings

    Settings Items Item Description HDMI settings HDMI/DVI RGB Auto/ Prevents the blown out highlights and blocked up shadows when a wide-range signal is received. Selects between standard RGB range (HDMI 1-2) Standard range (16-235 bits) or non-compliance (0-255 bits). (16-235)/ Auto: Switches the RGB range (Standard (16-235)/Nonstandard) Nonstandard depending on the HDMI signal information.

  • Page 37: Lock

    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 Item Description...

  • Page 38: Setup

    Other function settings Setup Settings Items Item Description Channel surf All/Favorite/ Sets the mode to select the channel with the Channel up/down button. Favorite: Only channels registered as FAVORITE. (p. 16) mode Digital only/ Analog only Language English/ Selects the screen menu language. Español/ Français Clock...

  • Page 39: Ratings List For Parental Control

    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.

  • Page 40: Technical Information

    Technical Information Aspect Ratio (FORMAT) 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 JUST FULL...
  • Page 41 ● 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.) 24 mm SD Card/USB flash memory warning messages...
  • Page 42 VIERA Link “HDAVI Control ” HDMI connections to some Panasonic equipment allow you to interface automatically. (p. 27) ● This function may not work normally depending on the equipment condition. ● The equipment can be operated by other remote controls with this function on even if the TV is in Standby mode.
  • Page 43 48 to 120 Hz. (However, the image will not be displayed properly if the signals exceed 1,200 lines.) Panasonic does not guarantee operation and performance of peripheral devices made by other manufacturers; and we disclaim any liability or damage arising from operation and/or performance from usage of such other maker’s peripheral devices.

  • Page 44: Care And Cleaning

    Care and Cleaning First, unplug the Power cord plug from the wall outlet. Display panel 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.

  • Page 45: Specifications

    Specifications TC-32LX44 AC 110-127 V, 60 Hz Power Source Rated Power 102 W Consumption Standby condition 0.2 W 16:9 Aspect Ratio Visible screen size 32” class (31.5 inches measured diagonally) 27.5 ” × 15.4 ” × 31.5 ” (698 mm × 392 mm × 800 mm) (W ×...

  • Page 46: Frequently Asked Questions (Faq)

    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)
  • Page 47 SAP button on the remote control. (p. 15) Why is there no sound coming If the TV is connected to a Panasonic Home Theater via HDMI from the TV? cable, then check VIERA Link controls. (p. 31)

  • Page 48: Index

    Index Accessories ............. 7 Pedestal ............... 7, 8 ANT/Cable ............13, 32 Photo ..............22-23 Antenna ............. 9, 13 Picture, Advanced ..........36 Audio ..............36 Picture settings ............35 Audio, Advanced ............ 36 Power ..............11 Auto Power ON ............38 Auto Program ............

  • Page 49: Limited Warranty (For U.s.a. And Puerto Rico Only)

    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,...

  • Page 50: Customer Services Directory (For U.s.a. And Puerto Rico)

    ■ 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...

  • Page 51: Limited Warranty (For Canada)

    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.
  • Page 52 MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. At least three (3) years from delivery of products, Panasonic will give to any third parry who contact us at the contact information provided below, for a charge no more than our cost of physically performing source code distribution, a complete machine-readable copy of the corresponding source code covered under LGPL.

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