Model No. TC-32LX44 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 English Thank you for purchasing this Panasonic product. 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.
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Safety Precautions CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN 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. The lightning flash with arrowhead within a triangle is intended to tell the user that parts inside the product are a risk of electric shock to persons.
19) An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines, other electric light, power circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing an outside antenna system, extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal. 20) Unplug this LCD TV from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: a.
FCC STATEMENT This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Accessories/Optional Accessory Accessories Check you have all the items shown. Accessories Remote Control Transmitter ●●N2QAYB000570 Batteries for the Remote Control Transmitter (2) ●●AA Battery Pedestal Wall-hanging bracket ●●TY-WK3L2RW Child safety Quick Start Guide Product Registration Card (U.S.A.) Please contact your nearest Panasonic dealer to purchase the recommended wall-hanging bracket. For additional details, please refer to the wall-hanging bracket installation manual. Back of the TV 7.
Attaching the pedestal to TV ■Assembling the pedestal ●●Fix securely with assembly screws ●●Tighten screws firmly. Accessories Assembly screws (4 of each) A C A . (Total 4 screws) Hold the bracket not to fall over A B C Bracket (1) D Base (1) Front D ■Set-up ●● Fix securely with assembly B screws B . (Total 4 screws) ●●Tighten screws firmly. B Foam mat or thick soft cloth WARNING Do not disassemble or modify the pedestal.
Connections Connection Panels Front of the TV A (p. 10) B , C (p. 10) SD card slot (p. 20) Getting started USB connector Back of the TV PC terminal Antenna or Cable connection VHF/UHF Antenna Back of the TV Power Cord (Connect after all the other connections have been made.
AV cable connection Best To use HDMI terminals AV Equipment HDMI AV OUT e.g. Blu-ray Disc player HDMI-DVI Conversion cable L R DVI OUT AV Equipment AUDIO OUT e.g. Blu-ray Disc player ●●VIERA Link connection, please refer to p. 27 ●●The HDMI connection is required for a 1080p signal. To use COMPONENT terminals Good green green blue blue red red white white red red Y green PB COMPONENT blue VIDEO OUT AV Equipment PR red e.g.
Identifying Controls TV controls/indicators Front of the TV Selects channels in sequence Volume up/down Changes the input mode Chooses menu and submenu entries Power indicator ( 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 Remote control Closed Caption On/Off (p. 15) Switches TV On or Off (Standby) Selects Secondary Audio Programming (p. 15) Select source to watch (p.
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”.
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? Yes No OK Select Yes Return a Select signal type (Cable/Antenna) ANT/Cable setup Step 3 of 5 ANT/Cable setup How does the TV receive its programming content? Cable service (No box) Step 3 of 5 Which wiring method is used to connect your box to the TV? select Over-the-Air Antenna AV IN Antenna/Cable IN HDMI Antenna Ca
Label the inputs for easy identification (Label inputs) To name each input, follow the instructions on screen. When done, select NEXT and press OK to go to the next step. Label inputs Video 1 select Step 4 of 5 What is connected to HDMI 1 ? For your convenience, you may name each input for easy identification. The labels will be shown in the “Input select” menu. set HDMI 1 HDMI 2 Comp./Video or Comp.
Watching TV Turn power on (Remote) Note Please select correct input (TV) (p. 19) or Select a channel number up ■■To directly enter the digital channel When tuning to a digital channel, press the button to enter the minor number in a compound channel number. down • Also available side CH button on the unit. [For Cable/Satellite box connection] - Use your connected box’s remote control.
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. Note 1. Some content, such as film-based movies, are available in extra-wide format. Top and bottom bars are unavailable. 2.
■■Other Useful operations Entering characters You can use the remote control keys to enter the alphanumeric characters. ■■Switches input mode Menu Input labels HDMI 1 HDMI 2 ABC → abc → 123 ↑_____________| Comp./Video Video 2 Video 1 ■■Press each number key to cycle through the alphanumeric character 1 @.
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. 36) VIERA Link VIERA Link (p. 30-31) Eco mode ECO/energy saving (p.
Watching content from external devices With the connected equipment turned On Display the Input select menu Select the input mode Input select 1 ANT/Cable In Not used 2 HDMI 1 GAME 3 HDMI 2 4 Comp./Video 5 PC AUX or select (example) enter (shortcut) press the corresponding NUMBER button on the remote control to select the input of your choice. Or, press the INPUT button repeatedly, to cycle through the available inputs. * set unused input to “Not used” (below) for quick skipping.
Using Media player You can view still and motion images and play music saved on a USB flash memory and an SD card.
Viewing Contents Insert a Media (SD card or USB flash memory) • Auto play setting Image viewer auto play (p. 38) Display Media player or (example) Select Drive (Display connected drive) Media Player select OK Drive select OK Select RETURN SD memory card Select the Media Basic Media Player select OK Media select OK Select RETURN Photos Videos Music SD memory card Select the data (Photos/Videos/Music) How to view the data differs depending on data storage conditions.
Photos view [Photos thumbnail] Media Player [Features] Photos Select SUB MENU Slideshow All photos OK SD memory card Info RETURN Sort ●●Slideshow setting ●●Sort ●●Drive select ●●Media select Drive select Media select [Photos playback screen] Photo status Slideshow Single view ●●To display/hide Single view Guide and Banner Navigation Guide Slideshow Single view Rotate Prev. Rotate Prev. Stop Next RETURN Stop Prev.
Slideshow Display “Slideshow settings” Adjust items and select “Slideshow start” Media Player settings Photo Slideshow All photos Start Slideshow Frame Off Photo effect Off Transition effect Photo size Start Slideshow Off Normal Burst playback Off Display interval Normal Repeat playback On RETURN Select OK RETURN Sort Off Photo effect Off SD memory card Info Drive select Media select (example) OK Off Photo size Select SUB MENU Slideshow Frame Transition effect Soundtrack se
Videos view [Videos thumbnail] Media Player [Features] Videos ●●Play ●●Drive select ●●Media select ●●Aspect change Titles/Folders view Trip1 Trip2 Trip3 Trip4 Trip5 Room Nature1 Nature2 Nature3 Nature4 Nature5 Nature6 2009_4 2009_7 2009_9 Select SUB MENU Play OK SD memory card Info RETURN Drive select Media select [Videos playback screen] SD 01/04/2010 15:34 Movie banner 00:00.10 00:00.03 Drive type (SD/USB) SD 01/04/2010 15:34 00:00.10 00:00.
Music view [Music thumbnail] Media Player My Music_1 [Features] Music My Music_2 Select SUB MENU Play Folder ●●Play folder ●●Drive select ●●Media select Folders My Music_3 OK SD memory card Info RETURN Drive select Media select [Music playback screen] Navigation area AAAAAA BBBBBBB XXXXXXX Forward Play/Pause Stop Reverse RETURN 00:00.05 / 00:00.
VIERA LinkTM “HDAVI ControlTM” 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.
VIERA Link™ Connections (with VIERA Link function) ■■Terminal overview Back of the TV ■■Connecting DVD Recorder (DIGA) VIERA LinkTM “HDAVI ControlTM” HDMI cable DVD recorder (DIGA) with VIERA Link function ■■Connecting Home theater system/AV amp HDMI 1 is recommended.
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.
Automatic Input Switching When using a Blu-ray Disc player, DVD player/recorder or Home theater system, the TV will automatically change to the appropriate input, when playback begins on one of those devices. • For a Home theater system the speakers automatically switch to the theater system. Power on link Yes: The TV is turned on automatically and switches to the appropriate HDMI input whenever VIERA Link compatible equipment is initially turned on and the Play mode is selected.
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 or select next (example) Select the item select VIERA Link control Recorder Speaker output TV Back to TV Select Change RETURN ●●Items in the VIERA Link menu may be grayed out if no compatible equipment is connected (must be HDAVI Control 2 or later) or if the equipment has not initiated a connection with the TV.
Speaker control 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” select VIERA Link control change Recorder Speaker output ■■Home theater: Adjustment for the equipment Volume up / down Mute sound of the TV is muted. • The the equipment is turned off, the TV speakers • When take over.
Editing and Setting Channels The current channel settings can be changed according to your needs and reception conditions.
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. 38) Edit ●●Caption Edit CH caption Channel Select Apply Favorite Add ... Yes 3 ... ... Yes 4 ... ... Yes 5 ... ... Yes 6 ... ... Yes 7 ... ... Yes select next Caption Select or edit the station identifier.
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. Menu structure Menu Menu bar Press OK to move to the Menu items. Input labels HDMI 1 Menu items Press OK to proceed to next screen if available. HDMI 2 Comp.
●●“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 Custom (Photo) Item Description Resets all picture adjustments to factory default settings except for “Advanced picture”. Provides enhanced picture contrast and sharpness for viewing in a well-lit room.
Settings HDMI settings Items Item Description HDMI/DVI RGB Auto/ range (HDMI 1-2) Standard (16-235)/ Nonstandard Contents type (HDMI 1-2) Off/Auto/Photo/ Graphics Prevents the blown out highlights and blocked up shadows when a wide-range signal is received. Selects between standard RGB range (16-235 bits) or non-compliance (0-255 bits). Auto: Switches the RGB range (Standard (16-235)/Nonstandard) depending on the HDMI signal information. Sets content type to each HDMI input.
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 Mode Item Description Unlocks all the Lock settings of “Channel”, “Game” and “Program”. Locks all the inputs regardless of the Lock settings of “Channel”, “Game” and “Program”.
Setup Settings Channel surf mode Language Clock ANT/Cable setup Input labels (Display labels of connected devices) Other function settings Items All/Favorite/ Digital only/ Analog only English/ Español/ Français Item Description Sets the mode to select the channel with the Channel up/down button. Favorite: Only channels registered as FAVORITE. (p. 16) Selects the screen menu language. Adjusts the clock. (p. 14) See p. 32-33 for more detail. Selects the terminal and label of the external equipment.
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) NR U.S. TV PROGRAMS RATINGS (U. S.
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 JUST FULL Enlarges the 4:3 image horizontally to the screen’s side edges. Stretches to justify the 4:3 image to the four corners of the (Recommended for anamorphic picture) screen.
Data format information ●●Compatible Data format for Media player (SD card/USB flash memory) p. 24 DCF (Design rule for camera file system): A Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association’s standard EXIF: Exchangeable Image File Format Note ●●Format the card with the recording equipment. ●●The picture may not appear correctly on this TV depending on the recording equipment used. ●●Display may take some time when there are many files and folders.
VIERA LinkTM “HDAVI ControlTM” 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. ●●Image or sound may not be available for the first few seconds when playback starts. ●●Image or sound may not be available for the first few seconds when input mode is switched.
PC Input Terminals ●●Signal Names for D-sub 15P Connector Pin No. 11 12 13 14 15 6 7 1 9 10 8 2 3 4 5 Pin Layout for PC Input Terminal Signal Name R G B NC (not connected) GND (Ground) Pin No. Signal Name GND (Ground) GND (Ground) GND (Ground) NC (not connected) GND (Ground) Pin No.
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, lintfree 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.
Specifications TC-32LX44 Power Source AC 110-127 V, 60 Hz Power Consumption Display panel Sound Rated Power Consumption 102 W Standby condition 0.2 W Aspect Ratio 16:9 Visible screen size 32” class (31.5 inches measured diagonally) (W × H × Diagonal) 27.5 ” × 15.4 ” × 31.5 ” (698 mm × 392 mm × 800 mm) (No.
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) Questions Picture 46 Answers How do I view the picture from devices such as a: Cable/ Satellite box, game console, Blu-ray or DVD player? Press the INPUT button on the remote to select the correct input source.
Questions Answers Sound Check that the correct SAP (Secondary Audio Program) is selected by pressing the SAP button on the remote control. Check that all connections of external equipment connected to the TV are secure. When using Cable or Satellite box, check the device’s audio settings.
Index A B C E F H I L M 48 Accessories.............................................................. 7 ANT/Cable........................................................ 13, 32 Antenna.............................................................. 9, 13 Audio....................................................................... 36 Audio, Advanced..................................................... 36 Auto Power ON....................................................... 38 Auto Program..............
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This product incorporates the following software or technology: (1) the software developed independently by or for Panasonic Corporation, (2) the software owned by third party and licensed to Panasonic Corporation, (3) the software developed by the Independent JPEG Group, (4) the software developed by the FreeType Project, (5) the software licensed under the GNU LESSER General Public License (LGPL) and/or, (6) open sourced software other than the software licensed under the LGPL.
