Operating Instructions LCD TV Model No. TX-32LX800A TX-37LX800A 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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media excitement Contents Be Sure to Read • •• Safety Precautions ······································ 4 (Warning / Caution) Notes ··························································· 5 Maintenance ··············································· 5 Enjoy rich multi-media Camcorder Personal computer DVD Recorder VCR Set top box DVD player Enjoy your TV! Basic Features •• • Watching TV ·············································· 12 Watching Videos and DVDs ······················ 14 Vie
Safety Precautions Warning Handling the mains plug and lead Insert the mains plug fully into the socket outlet. (If the mains plug is loose, it could generate heat and cause fire.) Ensure that the mains plug is easily accessible. Do not touch the mains plug with a wet hand. (This may cause electrical shock.) Do not damage the mains lead. (A damaged lead may cause fire or electrical shock.) Do not move the TV with the lead plugged in the socket outlet.
Notes Auto power standby function Caution This appliance is intended for use in tropical climates When cleaning the TV, remove the mains plug If no signal is received and no operation is performed in TV mode for 30 minutes, the TV will automatically go to standby mode. Keep the TV away from these equipment Electronic equipment In particular, do not place video equipment near the TV (electromagnetic interference may distort images / sound).
Accessories / Options Standard accessories Remote Control Transmitter • N2QAYB000226 Check that you have the accessories and items shown Batteries for the Remote Control Transmitter (2) OK 1 2 4 5 7 8 • 3 6 9 0 VOL Cleaning cloth Operating Instructions R6 (AA) TV Installing remote’s batteries 1 Pull open 2 Close + - + - Hook •• •• • Note the correct polarity (+ or -) Incorrect installation may cause battery leakage and corrosion, resulting in damage to the remote control.
Identifying Controls Function select / Contrast / Brightness / Colour / Sharpness / •Volume Tint (NTSC mode) / Bass / Treble / Balance / Auto Tuning (p. 25) SD Card slot (p. 31) Increases or decreases the programme position by one. When a function is already displayed, press to increase or decrease the selected function. When in Standby mode, switches TV On. Changes the input mode C.A.T.S.
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.
Auto Tuning Search and store TV channels automatically. These steps are not necessary if the setup has been completed by your local dealer. 1 Plug the TV into mains socket and switch On 2 Select your language • You can now use the remote control to turn On the TV or turn the TV to standby mode. (Power LED: On) OSD Language Chinese select Français Quick Start Guide English store POWER 3 INPUT ASPECT EXIT Select your area Channel Plan China Hong Kong Asia/M.
Language Setting You can change language for on-screen displays. 1 Display the menu 2 Select “Set up” INPUT ASPECT EXIT OK MENU RETURN access Main Menu VIERA Link select Picture OPTION DIRECT TV REC Sound 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 3 0 VCR TEXT F.P.
Many features available on this TV can be accessed via the On Screen Display menu.
Watching TV Turn power on 1 POWER •• POWER INPUT ASPECT EXIT Mains power On / Off switch should be On. (p. 7) If “Shop” is displayed on the top right of the screen, reset settings in “Shipping Condition” (p. 27), and select “Home” in “Auto Tuning” (p. 9). OK MENU RETURN R G Y B Information banner appears whenever you select a programme For details p. 13 1 BBS CH05 5.
■ Other useful functions Display Information banner • RECALL Also appears when changing a programme Event Programme Example: 1 BBS CH05 5.5MHz PAL Coronation Street 45 Sound System Colour System Features available / Message meanings Display Information banner • • • Sound mute On Teletext service available , I, II , Audio mode (p. 39) 1 - 90 Off Timer remaining time For settings p.
Watching Videos and DVDs Connect the external equipment (VCRs, DVD equipment, etc.) and you can watch the input. To connect the equipment p. 8 The Remote Control is capable of operating some functions of selected Panasonic external equipment. • 1 Display the Input select menu 2 Select the input mode connected to the equipment INPUT ASPECT EXIT OK MENU RETURN OPTION DIRECT TV REC 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 F.P.
Panasonic equipment connected to the TV can be directly operated with the remote control.
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. This facility enables fast access to information on the subjects shown.
Stop automatic updating HOLD INDEX Call up a favourite page View in multi window (If you wish to hold the current page without updating) HOLD ■ To resume HOLD Return to the main index page INDEX View a favourite page stored •• F.P. Call up the page stored in “blue”. Factory setting is “P103”. Watch TV and Teletext in two windows at once MENU • • (Press twice) Select Picture and text On or Off Operations can be made only in Teletext screen.
How to Use Menu Functions Various menus allow you to make settings for the picture, sound, and other functions. 1 Display the menu 2 Select the menu • MENU Displays the functions that can be set (varies according to the input signal) INPUT ASPECT EXIT OK MENU RETURN access Main Menu VIERA Link Picture select Sound OPTION DIRECT TV REC SURROUND 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Setup (example: Picture Menu) Select the item 3 Picture Menu 0 VCR CH TEXT F.P.
■ Overview Main Menu VIERA Link Picture VIERA Link Menu Pause Live TV Direct TV Rec VIERA Link Control Speaker Selection The menu of the accessed equipment Access Start Recorder Home Cinema Sound (p. 33) Setup Picture Menu 1/2 Standard 60 50 50 50 Standard How to Use Menu Functions (picture, sound quality, etc.) On Picture Menu P-NR 3D-COMB Reset to Default • Menu Contrast Brightness Colour Sharpness Tint Colour Temperature CH Colour Set Colour Management 2/2 Weak On Set (p.
How to Use Menu Functions ■Menu list Menu Item Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives) VIERA Link Pause Live TV Direct TV Rec VIERA Link Control Controls the connected equipment with VIERA Link function, and enables various convenient recording, playback, etc. (p. 33 - 35) You can also access VIERA Link Menu directly using the VIERA Link button on the remote control.
■Menu list Menu Item AV Colour System Selects optional colour system based on video signals in AV mode (Auto / PAL / SECAM / NTSC4.43 / NTSC3.
Editing Programmes You can skip unwanted programmes or edit programmes. INPUT EXIT ASPECT 1 Display the menu 2 Select “Setup” MENU OK MENU RETURN R G Y B OPTION DIRECT TV REC 1 2 access Main Menu VIERA Link Picture 3 select Sound 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 3 CH TEXT F.P.
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 add / delete Service List Editor 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 BBC1 ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** :add :delete (skip) select • To retune each programme (Manual Tuning) R (p.
Tuning Programmes You can retune all the TV programmes when moving house or search for new services which may have recently started broadcasting. 1 Display the menu 2 Select “Setup” MENU INPUT EXIT ASPECT OK MENU RETURN R G Y access Main Menu VIERA Link Picture B select Sound OPTION DIRECT TV REC 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 Setup 3 CH TEXT F.P.
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 1 2 2 2 4 4 3 6 6 4 8 8 5 10 10 6 12 12 7 14 14 8 16 16 9 18 18 10 20 20 When Channel Selection is on Position, and Auto Tuning is performed, the TV memorises the programmes tuned in order from Programme Number 1.
Control Programme Audience You can lock specific 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 1 Display the menu 2 Select “Setup” MENU INPUT ASPECT EXIT OK MENU RETURN R G SD CARD Y access Main Menu VIERA Link Picture B select Sound OPTION Setup 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 3 0 RECALL MUTE CH TEXT F.P.
Restore Settings Resets the TV to its original condition, i.e. no programmes tuned in. All settings (programmes, picture, sound quality, etc.) are reset. 1 Display the menu 2 Select “Setup” MENU INPUT ASPECT EXIT OK MENU RETURN access Main Menu VIERA Link select Sound 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 VCR TEXT F.P.
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. 14 • 1 Display the menu 2 Select “Setup” MENU INPUT ASPECT EXIT OK MENU RETURN access Main Menu VIERA Link Picture select Sound OPTION DIRECT TV REC Setup 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 VCR TEXT F.P.
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 1 Select the external input 2 Select “PC” EXIT OK MENU RETURN OPTION DIRECT TV REC 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 select •• Corresponding signals p. 40 If “H-freq.” or “V-freq.” is shown in red, the signals may not be supported.
Viewing from SD Card Still images recorded by digital cameras will be displayed. 1 2 POWER Insert the SD Card Enter SD mode (Photo View Mode) • OK All photos in SD Card are displayed by thumbnail. INPUT GUIDE EXIT 3 OK MENU RETURN R G Y SD ASPECT CARD Select the photo to be viewed Selected photo Error display (images that could not be loaded, etc.
(Photos) •■ For details on SD Cards p. 39 ■ To remove To insert SD Card Label surface Push until a click is heard Press the centre of the card Slide show ■ Start Slide show (operate in step or ) Select the photo for the first view Start Slide show G Slide show is done within the same group if started from the view of the group.
VIERA Link “ ControlTM”∗ ∗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, Amplifier, etc.) with HDMI cable allow you to interface them automatically. These features are limited to models incorporating “HDAVI Control” and “VIERA Link”. • • Some functions are not available depending on the equipment’s version of HDAVI Control.
■ 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 “Preparations” (p.
VIERA Link “ ControlTM” ■ 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” function. If you cannot operate, check the settings and the equipment “Preparations” (p.
■ Features available (Using VIERA Link Menu) You can control the theatre speaker with this TV remote control (point the remote control at the TV’s signal receiver). • • This function is available with the Amplifier or Player theatre which has “HDAVI Control” function. If you cannot operate, check the settings and the equipment “Preparations” (p.
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. 43). AV IN 1 Fully wired HDMI compliant cable 2 AV4 IN S VIDEO VIDEO L R AUDIO (M3 stereo mini plug) (AUDIO) (VIDEO) or (S-VIDEO) Headphones ■ To adjust volume “Headphone Volume” in the Sound Menu (p.
To watch satellite broadcasts Set top box To record / playback DVD Recorder / VCR RF cable or PC (Listening) Conversion adapter (if necessary) • (Viewing) To watch DVDs (Viewing) To listen with speakers External Equipment Computer DVD player (Listening) S VIDEO 4 pin terminal Chrominance in Luminance in Advanced Amplifier with speaker system MONITOR OUT Chrominance earth Luminance earth HDMI terminal 1 2 • • Hot Plug Detect 19 DDC/CEC Ground 17 SCL 15 CEC 13 TMDS Clock Shield 11 TMDS D
Technical Information Programme Allocation Channel Plan CH DISPLAY China 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 – 1 2 11 12 13 14 15 16 12 13 19 20 21 22 23 24 Hong Kong Asia/M.East NZ / Indonesia Indian CATV CIS / E.
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 or a DVD player, can be connected to the HDMI terminal using an HDMI compliant (fully wired) cable. About connections, see “External Equipment” (p. 36).
Technical Information PC connection 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). A PC adapter is not necessary for the DOS/V-compliant D-sub 15-pin connector. • • •• •• Note Some PC models cannot be connected to this TV.
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. Is the TV in “AV mode”? Is the mains lead plugged into the socket outlet? Is the TV turned On? Check Picture Menu (p. 20) and volume. Confirm the connection.
FAQs Problem Screen Chaotic image, noisy •• Set “P-NR” in the Picture Menu (to remove noise). (p. 20) Check nearby electrical products (car, motorcycle, fluorescent lamp). No image can be displayed • •• Is “Colour” or “Contrast” in the Picture Menu set to the minimum? (p. 20) Check Colour System. (p. 25) Check AV Colour System. (p. 21) (no sound or low volume) • Reset programme. (p. 25) Unusual image is displayed • Turn off the TV with Mains power On / Off switch, then turn it on again.
Specifications TX-32LX800A AC 220 - 240 V, 50 / 60 Hz TX-37LX800A Average use 148 W 185 W Standby condition 0.3 W Aspect Ratio 16:9 80 cm (diagonal) 698 mm (W) × 393 mm (H) 1,049,088 (1,366 (W) × 768 (H)) 160 mm × 42 mm × 2 pcs, 8 Ω 20 W (10 W + 10 W), 10% THD M3 (3.
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