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Panasonic Viera TX-32LX800A Operating Instructions Manual

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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.
English

Operating Instructions

TX-32LX800A
Model No.
TX-37LX800A
LCD TV
TQB4GC0014

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    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 Operating Instructions LCD TV TX-32LX800A Model No. TX-37LX800A TQB4GC0014...
  • Page 2 Turn your own living room into a movie theatre! Experience an amazing level of multi-...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    media excitement Enjoy rich multi-media Amplifi er with DVD Recorder Speaker system Contents Be Sure to Read • Safety Precautions ······································ 4 • (Warning / Caution) • Notes ··························································· 5 Maintenance ··············································· 5 Quick Start Guide SD memory card Accessories / Options Identifying Controls Camcorder Basic Connection...
  • Page 4: Safety Precautions

    / mounting equipment Using an unauthorized stand or other fi xtures may make the TV shaky, risking injury. Be sure to ask your local Panasonic dealer to perform setup. Use optional stands / mounts (p. 6). Do not allow children to...
  • Page 5: Notes

    TV swivels to the full rotation range. Do not place any objects or hands within the full rotation range. (cm) TX-32LX800A a: 408 mm / b: 304 mm TX-37LX800A a: 464 mm /...
  • Page 6: Accessories / Options

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

    • Switches to teletext mode Favourite Page (p. 17) • Calls up the teletext page stored in blue button VCR / DVD Panasonic equipment operations (p. 15) Function select • Volume / Contrast / Brightness / Colour / Sharpness / Tint (NTSC mode) / Bass / Treble / Balance / Auto Tuning (p.
  • Page 8: 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 Connecting aerial TV only Rear of the TV Mains lead Note •...
  • Page 9: 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. POWER INPUT ASPECT EXIT MENU RETURN OPTION DIRECT TV REC TEXT F.P. INDEX HOLD PROGRAMME • If tuning have failed •...
  • Page 10: Language Setting

    Language Setting You can change language for on-screen displays. INPUT ASPECT EXIT MENU RETURN OPTION DIRECT TV REC TEXT F.P. INDEX HOLD PROGRAMME Display the menu Select “Set up” Main Menu VIERA Link Picture Sound Setup Select “OSD Language” Setup Menu Service List Edit Child Lock Access...
  • Page 11 Many features available on this TV can be accessed via the On Screen Display menu. ■ How to use remote control MENU Open the main menu Move the cursor / select the menu Move the cursor / adjust levels / select from a range of options Access the menu / store settings after adjustments have been made or options have been set RETURN...
  • Page 12: Watching Tv

    Watching TV POWER INPUT ASPECT ASPECT EXIT MENU MENU RETURN ASPECT OPTION DIRECT TV REC RECALL Volume TEXT STTL INDEX HOLD PROGRAMME ■ Other useful functions Hold Freeze / unfreeze picture Check or change the current programme status instantly Display the CH Colour Set selectable Adjusts the colour density...
  • Page 13: Other Useful Functions

    ■ Other useful functions Display Information banner • Also appears when changing a programme Example: 1 BBS CH05 Sound System Features available / Message meanings Display Information Sound mute On banner Audio mode (p. 39) • To confi rm another tuned programme name •...
  • Page 14: Watching Videos And Dvds

    Watching Videos and DVDs Connect the external equipment (VCRs, DVD equipment, etc.) and you can watch the input. • To connect the equipment The Remote Control is capable of operating some functions of selected Panasonic external equipment. INPUT ASPECT EXIT...
  • Page 15 Panasonic equipment connected to the TV can be directly operated with the remote control. VCR / DVD switch Select VCR to operate Panasonic VCR or DVD equipment Select DVD to operate Panasonic DVD equipment or Player home theatre Standby POWER...
  • Page 16: Viewing Teletext

    Viewing Teletext You can enjoy teletext broadcasting, including news, weather forecasts and subtitles, if this service is provided by the broadcasters. What is FASTEXT 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 17 Stop automatic updating (If you wish to hold the current page without updating) HOLD HOLD Return to the main index page INDEX INDEX Call up a View a favourite page stored favourite F.P. page Watch TV and Teletext in two windows at once View in MENU multi...
  • 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. INPUT ASPECT EXIT MENU RETURN SURROUND OPTION DIRECT TV REC TEXT F.P. INDEX HOLD PROGRAMME ■ To return to TV at any time EXIT ■...
  • Page 19: Viera Link

    ■ Overview Main Menu VIERA Link Picture Sound Setup • Depending on the received signals, available items are varied. VIERA Link Menu Pause Live TV Access Direct TV Rec Start VIERA Link Control Recorder Speaker Selection Home Cinema (p. 33) Picture Menu Menu Standard...
  • Page 20 How to Use Menu Functions ■ ■ Menu list Menu list Menu Item Pause Live TV Direct TV Rec VIERA Link Control Speaker Selection Menu Contrast, Brightness, Colour, Sharpness Tint Colour Temperature CH Colour Set Colour Management P-NR 3D-COMB Reset to Default Menu Bass Treble...
  • Page 21: Menu List

    ■ ■ Menu list Menu list Menu Item AV Colour System Colour Matrix Service List Edit Child Lock Channel Selection Auto Tuning Manual Tuning Off Timer OSD Language Teletext Teletext Character Set Shipping Condition Picture Overscan Input Labels Banner Display Timeout VIERA Link Power off Link...
  • Page 22: Editing Programmes

    Editing Programmes You can skip unwanted programmes or edit programmes. INPUT ASPECT EXIT MENU RETURN OPTION DIRECT TV REC TEXT F.P. INDEX HOLD PROGRAMME ■ To return to TV EXIT Display the menu MENU Select “Setup” Main Menu VIERA Link Picture Sound Setup...
  • Page 23 You can hide unwanted services. The deleted services cannot be displayed except in this function. Use this function to skip unwanted programmes. Select a service and add / delete Service List Editor BBC1 ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** You can change the programme name and programme position. •...
  • Page 24: Tuning Programmes

    Tuning Programmes You can retune all the TV programmes when moving house or search for new services which may have recently started broadcasting. INPUT ASPECT EXIT MENU RETURN OPTION DIRECT TV REC TEXT F.P. INDEX HOLD PROGRAMME ■ To return to TV EXIT Display the menu MENU...
  • Page 25 Automatically retune all programmes received in the area. • If a Child Lock PIN number (p. 26) has been set, it must be entered. Select the Channel Selection method (Position / Direct) ■ Position Example Programme Number Channel Display Received Programme ■...
  • Page 26: Control Programme Audience

    Control Programme Audience You can lock specifi c programmes / AV input terminals and control who watches them. (When the locked programme / input is selected, a message appears; by entering the PIN number, you can watch it.) POWER INPUT ASPECT EXIT MENU...
  • Page 27: Restore Settings

    Restore Settings Resets the TV to its original condition, i.e. no programmes tuned in. All settings (programmes, picture, sound quality, etc.) are reset. INPUT ASPECT EXIT MENU RETURN OPTION DIRECT TV REC TEXT F.P. INDEX HOLD PROGRAMME ■ To return to TV EXIT Check the message and initialise Shipping Condition...
  • Page 28: Input Labels

    Input Labels For easier identifi cation 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 INPUT ASPECT EXIT MENU RETURN OPTION DIRECT TV REC TEXT F.P.
  • Page 29: 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. 36 INPUT ASPECT EXIT MENU RETURN...
  • Page 30: Viewing From Sd Card (Photos)

    Viewing from SD Card Still images recorded by digital cameras will be displayed. POWER INPUT GUIDE EXIT MENU RETURN SD CARD ASPECT OPTION RECALL MUTE TEXT STTL INDEX HOLD POWER PROGRAMME ■ To return to TV EXIT SD CARD Insert the SD Card Enter SD mode (Photo View Mode) •...
  • Page 31 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 TV. (Panasonic is not liable for any deterioration or damage of recorded data.) Message Cannot read fi le Is SD Card in? No valid fi...
  • Page 32: Viera Link "Hdavi Control Tm

    VIERA Link “ ∗ Enjoy additional HDMI Inter-Operability with Panasonic products which have “HDAVI Control” function. This TV supports “HDAVI Control 3” function. Connections to the equipment (DIGA Recorder, HD Video Camera, Player theatre, Amplifi er, etc.) with HDMI cable allow you to interface them automatically.
  • Page 33 ■ Features available (Using VIERA Link Menu) You can pause the live TV programme and resume later. • This function is available with DIGA Recorder which has HDD and “HDAVI Control 3” function. • If you cannot operate, check the settings and the equipment •...
  • Page 34 VIERA Link “ ■ Features available (Using VIERA Link Menu) You can control some functions of the connected equipment with this TV remote control (point the remote control at the TV’s signal receiver). • This function is available with the equipment which has “HDAVI Control 2” or “HDAVI Control 3”...
  • Page 35 • About HDMI cable for connecting Panasonic HD Video Camera, read the manual of the equipment. • If more than one equipment of the same type are connected to the TV by HDMI cables, for example two DIGA Recorders to HDMI1 and HDMI2, VIERA Link will only be available for the lower terminal number, in this case HDMI1.
  • Page 36: 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 specifi cations (p. 43). ( M3 stereo mini plug) Headphones ■...
  • Page 37: Monitor Out

    To watch satellite broadcasts Set top box To record / playback DVD Recorder / VCR (Listening) Conversion adapter (if necessary) (Viewing) Computer (Viewing) (Listening) MONITOR OUT cable To watch DVDs To listen with speakers DVD player Chrominance in Chrominance earth Hot Plug Detect DDC/CEC Ground 17 TMDS Clock Shield 11...
  • Page 38: Technical Information

    Technical Information Channel Plan China Hong Kong Asia/M.East NZ / Indonesia Indian CATV CIS / E.Europe South Africa American System American CATV CH DISPLAY – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – –...
  • Page 39 If miniSD Card is used, insert / remove it together with the adapter. Check the latest information on the card type at the following website. (English only) http://panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/cs/ ∗ DCF (Design rule for camera file system): Unified standard established by Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association (JEITA).
  • Page 40 Technical Information A PC may be connected to this TV so that the PC screen is displayed and sound is heard from the TV. • PC signals that can be inputted: Horizontal scanning frequency 31 to 69 kHz; vertical scanning frequency 59 to 86 Hz (more than 1,024 signal lines could result in incorrect display of the image).
  • Page 41: 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 42 FAQs Problem Chaotic image, noisy No image can be displayed Blurry or distorted image (no sound or low volume) Unusual image is displayed No sound is produced Sound level is low or sound is distorted Sound is unusual Pictures from external equipment are unusual when the equipment is connected via HDMI TV goes into...
  • Page 43: Specifi Cations

    Specifi cations TX-32LX800A Power Source AC 220 - 240 V, 50 / 60 Hz Average use 148 W Standby condition 0.3 W Aspect Ratio 16:9 80 cm (diagonal) Visible screen size 698 mm (W) × 393 mm (H) Number of pixels 1,049,088 (1,366 (W) ×...
  • Page 44: Licence

    HDAVI Control is a trademark of Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. WARRANTY - New Zealand only Distributed in New Zealand by Panasonic New Zealand Limited 350 Te Irirangi Drive East Tamaki, Private Bag 14911, Panmure Auckland Customer’s Record The model number and serial number of this product may be found on its rear panel. You should note this serial number in the space provided below and retain this book, plus your purchase receipt, as a permanent record of your purchase to aid in identifi...

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