Panasonic Viera TH-L32X15M Operating Instructions Manual

Panasonic Viera TH-L32X15M Operating Instructions Manual

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English
Operating Instructions
TH-L32X15M
Model No.
TH-L32X15R
TH-L32X15X
TH-L37X15K
TH-L37X15M
TH-L37X15R
LCD TV
RF
TQB4GC0238-1A

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  • Page 1 Operating Instructions LCD TV TH-L32X15M Model No. TH-L32X15R TH-L32X15X TH-L37X15K TH-L37X15M TH-L37X15R 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. English TQB4GC0238-1A...
  • Page 2 Turn your own living room into a movie theatre! Experience an amazing level of multi- Sharp pictures with HDMI terminal Create home theatre and DVD recorder link-ups with “VIERA Link” without complicated settings!
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    media excitement Contents Be Sure to Read ● Safety Precautions ······································· 4 (Warning / Caution) Enjoy rich multimedia ● Notes ···························································· 5 ● Maintenance ················································· 5 SD Card Quick Start Guide ● Accessories / Options ···································6 Camcorder ● Identifying Controls ·······································7 ●...
  • Page 4: Safety Precautions

    TV unstable, risking injury. Be sure to ask ● Do not place containers with water (flower vase, your local Panasonic dealer to perform setup. ● cups, cosmetics, etc.) above the TV, including on Use approved pedestals / mounts (p. 7).
  • Page 5: Notes

    Notes Auto power standby function Caution ● If no signal is received and no operation is This appliance is intended for use in performed for 30 minutes, the TV will automatically go to standby mode. tropical climates Keep the TV away from these types of When cleaning the TV, remove the mains plug equipment ●...
  • Page 6: Accessories / Options

    WARNING! ● Failure to use a Panasonic bracket or choosing to mount the TV yourself will be done at the risk of the consumer. Any damage resulting from not having a professional installer mount your TV will void your warranty.
  • Page 7: Identifying Controls

    Do not use the pedestal if it becomes warped or physically damaged. ● If you use the pedestal while 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 8 Changes channel and teletext pages ● Channel Up / Down When in Standby mode, switches TV On ● Selects channel in sequence Sound Mute ● Switches sound mute On or Off VCR / DVD Panasonic equipment Volume Up / Down operations (p. 17)
  • Page 9: Basic Connection

    Basic Connection External equipment and cables shown are not supplied with this TV. Please ensure that the TV is disconnected from the mains socket before attaching or disconnecting any leads. When disconnecting the mains lead, be absolutely sure to disconnect the mains plug at the socket outlet first.
  • Page 10: Auto Tuning

    Auto Tuning Search and store TV channels automatically. These steps are not necessary if the setup has been completed by your local dealer. Plug the TV into mains socket and switch On ● You can now use the remote control to turn On the TV or switch the TV to standby mode.
  • Page 11: Language Setting

    Using the On-Screen Displays Many features available on this TV can be accessed via the On-Screen Display menu. ON SCREEN HELP Instructions box (example: Sound Menu) Sound Menu How to use remote control Mode Music MENU Bass Open the Main Menu Treble Balance Move the cursor / select the menu...
  • Page 12: Turn Power On

    Watching TV Turn power on POWER ● INPUT Mains power On / Off switch should be On. (p. 7) POWER MENU SURROUND OFF TIMER ASPECT EXIT Select a channel ● To select the two or three-digit channel number, e.g. 39 (in a short time) down ●...
  • Page 13 Other useful functions Display the selectable settings for the current programme Check or change the current OPTION programme status instantly change select Change the settings Channel Colour Set Sets colour depth Sound Menu (p. 20) Teletext Character Set Volume Correction Sets the teletext language Setup Menu (p.
  • Page 14: Viewing Teletext

    Viewing Teletext You can enjoy teletext broadcasting, including news, weather forecasts and subtitles, if this service is provided by the broadcasters. To change mode “Teletext” in Setup Menu (p. 21) Switch to Teletext MENU SURROUND OFF TIMER ● TEXT Displays Index Sub page number EXIT ASPECT...
  • Page 15 Using teletext conveniently INDEX Call up a favourite page Return to the main index page View a favourite page stored INDEX F.P. ● Call up the page stored in “blue”. ● Factory setting is “P103”. View in multiwindow Watch TV and Teletext in two windows at once TEXT ●...
  • Page 16: Watching Videos And Dvds

    Connect the external equipment (VCRs, DVD equipment, etc.) and you can watch the input. ● To connect the equipment p. 9 You can operate some functions of selected Panasonic external equipment with this remote control. Display the input select menu POWER INPUT...
  • Page 17 Panasonic equipment connected to the TV can be directly operated with the remote control. Standby POWER Set to Standby mode / Turn on Play Playback videocassette / DVD Stop Stop the operations Rewind / Skip / Search VCR: Rewind, view the picture rapidly in reverse...
  • Page 18: 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 POWER ● Displays the functions that can be set (varies according to MENU INPUT the input signal) MENU SURROUND OFF TIMER Select the menu EXIT...
  • Page 19 Overview Main Menu Picture Picture Menu Viewing Mode Normal Sound Contrast Brightness Colour Setup Sharpness Tint Colour Balance Normal Channel Colour Set Colour Management Picture Menu Eco Mode P-NR 3D-COMB Reset to Defaults Reset Tuning Menu (p. 20) Channel List Edit Access Auto Tuning Access...
  • Page 20: Menu List

    How to Use Menu Functions Menu list Menu Item Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives) Basic picture mode (Dynamic / Normal / Cinema / Game) Dynamic : Provides enhanced picture contrast and sharpness when viewing in a bright room Normal : Recommended for viewing under normal ambient room lighting conditions Viewing Mode Cinema : For watching movies in a darkened room producing a cinema-like picture Game...
  • Page 21 Menu list Menu Item Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives) Off Timer Sets the time the TV automatically turns Off (Off / 15 / 30 / 45 / 60 / 75 / 90 minutes) (p. 12) Child Lock Locks a channel / AV input to prevent access to it (p. 23) Channel List Edit Skips the unwanted channels / Edits channels (p.
  • Page 22: Input Labels

    Input Labels For easier identification and selection of the input mode, you can label each input terminals or skip terminal that is not connected to any equipment. ● To select the input mode p. 16 Display the menu POWER MENU INPUT MENU SURROUND OFF TIMER...
  • Page 23: Control Channel Audience

    Control Channel Audience 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 POWER MENU INPUT...
  • Page 24: Editing Channels

    Editing Channels You can skip unwanted channels, etc. Display the menu POWER MENU INPUT MENU SURROUND OFF TIMER Select “Setup” ASPECT EXIT access Main Menu Picture Sound select Setup OPTION RETURN Select “Tuning Menu” access Setup Menu Off Timer TEXT F.P.
  • Page 25: Tuning Channels

    Tuning Channels You can retune all the TV channels when moving house. Display the menu POWER MENU INPUT MENU SURROUND OFF TIMER Select “Setup” EXIT ASPECT access Main Menu Picture Sound select Setup OPTION RETURN Select “Tuning Menu” access Setup Menu Off Timer TEXT F.P.
  • Page 26 Tuning Channels Set all channels automatically Auto Tuning Automatically retune all channels received in the area. Start Auto Tuning Access “Auto Tuning” Settings are made automatically Auto Tuning Auto Tuning Scan All tuning data will be erased EXIT EXIT Start Auto Tuning RETURN ●...
  • Page 27: Restore Settings

    Restore Settings Resets the TV to its original condition, i.e. no channels tuned in. All settings (channels, picture, sound quality, etc.) are reset. Display the menu POWER INPUT MENU MENU SURROUND OFF TIMER ASPECT EXIT Select “Setup” access Main Menu Picture Sound OPTION...
  • Page 28: 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. 38 Select the PC input POWER INPUT MENU SURROUND OFF TIMER...
  • Page 29: Viewing From Sd Card

    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, no signals are output from any of the AV terminals. But the sound in Movie View can be output from AUDIO OUT terminals.
  • Page 30 Viewing from SD Card (VIERA IMAGE VIEWER) Slideshow Start Slideshow (operate in step Select the photo for the first view Start Slideshow ● To pause ● To return to Single view Note ● Slideshow is done within the thumbnail. Slideshow settings (operate in Photo View Mode) Display the Select “Viewing Setup”...
  • Page 31 Movie View Insert the SD Card Select “Movie View” access SD Card Photo View select POWER Movie View INPUT MENU SURROUND OFF TIMER Select the file to be viewed ASPECT EXIT File format Only AVCHD or MPEG2 is supported. Movie View Mode Title Date &...
  • Page 32: Viera Link "Hdavi Control Tm

    HDMI CEC (Consumer Electronics Control), is a unique function that we have developed and added. As such, its operation with other manufacturers’ equipment that supports HDMI CEC cannot be guaranteed. ● Please refer to individual manuals for the equipments. About applicable Panasonic equipment, consult your local Panasonic dealer. VIERA Link features and connections...
  • Page 33 RCA cable for audio output from the TV. ● Use fully wired HDMI compliant cable. Non-HDMI-compliant cables cannot be utilized. Recommended Panasonic’s HDMI cable part number: • RP-CDHG10 (1.0 m) • RP-CDHG15 (1.5 m) • RP-CDHG20 (2.0 m) • RP-CDHG30 (3.0 m) • RP-CDHG50 (5.0 m) Preparations ●...
  • Page 34 VIERA Link “ Control ” Features available (Using VIERA Link Menu) Direct TV Recording - What you see is What you record Direct TV Rec Recording the current programme in DIGA Recorder immediately. ● If you connect several recorders including other manufacturers’ recorders at the same time, please connect DIGA Recorder to the TV’s lower HDMI terminal number.
  • Page 35 Features available (Using VIERA Link Menu) Operate the connected equipment with VIERA remote control VIERA Link Control You can control some functions of the connected equipment with this TV remote control by pointing at the TV's signal receiver. ● If you cannot operate, check the settings and the equipment “VIERA Link features and connections”...
  • Page 36 VIERA Link “ Control ” Features available (Using VIERA Link Menu) Speaker control Speaker Selection You can control the theatre speaker with this TV remote control by pointing at the TV's signal receiver. ● If you cannot operate, check the settings and the equipment “VIERA Link features and connections”...
  • Page 37: Viera Tools

    VIERA Tools With VIERA Tools, you can directly access to some of the useful functions of connected equipment or SD card. Display VIERA Tools Menu POWER INPUT MENU SURROUND OFF TIMER ASPECT EXIT Select a feature select access OPTION RETURN TEXT F.P.
  • Page 38: External Equipment

    External Equipment These diagrams show our recommendations for how to connect the TV to your various equipment. For other connections, consult the instructions for each piece of equipment, the table below, and the specifications (p. 47). Camcorder / Game equipment (VIDEO) (S VIDEO) (AUDIO)
  • Page 39 To record / playback RF cable DVD Recorder / VCR Satelite To watch satellite dish broadcasts Satelite cable Set top box Fully wired HDMI compliant cable HDMI equipment “HDMI connection” (p. 43) DVD Recorder Fully wired HDMI compliant cable To watch DVDs (Viewing) (Listening) DVD player...
  • Page 40: Technical Information

    Technical Information Channel Allocation Channel Plan Asia/W. Europe CIS / E.Europe China Hong Kong NZ / Indonesia Indian CATV South Africa American System American CATV Japan CH DISPLAY Receive channel – – – – – – – – – – –...
  • Page 41 Stereo / Bilingual Sound Selection When you receive the stereo / bilingual sound system, sound output modes can be selected by pressing the Stereo / Bilingual Sound Selection button. Audio Signal STEREO MAIN MONO Mode Indicator NICAM ..Used in New Zealand, Singapore, Hong Kong etc. Regular + NICAM MONO Regular broadcast NICAM STEREO NICAM DUAL MONO...
  • Page 42 ● 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.) Data format for Card browsing Photo : Still images recorded with digital still cameras compatible with JPEG files of DCF ∗ and EXIF standards Data format - Baseline JPEG (Sub-sampling 4:4:4, 4:2:2 or 4:2:0) Max.
  • Page 43 HDMI connection HDMI (high-definition multimedia interface) 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, a DVD player or a game equipment can be connected to the HDMI terminal using an HDMI compliant (fully wired) cable.
  • Page 44 Technical Information Input signal that can be displayed COMPONENT (Y, P ), HDMI ∗ Mark: Applicable input signal Signal name COMPONENT HDMI ∗ ∗ 525 (480) / 60i ∗ ∗ 525 (480) / 60p ∗ ∗ 625 (576) / 50i ∗...
  • Page 45: 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 for assistance. White spots or shadow images (noise) ● Check the position, direction, and connection of the aerial.
  • Page 46 FAQs Problem Actions ● Change the setting of “P-NR” in the Picture Menu (to remove noise). (p. 20) Chaotic image, noisy ● Check nearby electrical products (car, motorcycle, fluorescent lamp). ● Is “Colour” or “Contrast” in the Picture Menu set to the minimum? No image can be displayed (p.
  • Page 47: Specifications

    Specifications TH-L32X15M TH-L37X15K TH-L32X15R TH-L37X15R TH-L32X15X TH-L37X15M Power Source AC 110 - 240 V, 50 / 60 Hz AC 220 V, 50 Hz AC 110 - 240 V, 50 / 60 Hz AC 220 V, 50 Hz Average use 121 W 151 W Standby condition 0.4 W...
  • Page 48: 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.

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