Operating Instructions LCD TV Model No. TX-32LXD8A 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.
Turn your own living room into a movie theatre! Experience an amazing level of multiReceive digital terrestrial services using an integrated (Digital Video Broadcasting) tuner Sharp pictures with HDMI terminal Create home theatre and DVD recorder link-ups with “VIERA Link” without complicated settings! Trade Mark of the DVB Digital Video Broadcasting Project (1991 to 1996) TX-32LXD8A Declaration of Conformity No 5654, 15 May 2008 2
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 Set top box Enjoy your TV! Basic Features VCR DVD player •• •• • •• •• •• •• •• Watching TV ·············································· 10 Using TV Guide ·····················
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 If no signal is received and no operation is performed in Analogue TV mode for 30 minutes, the TV will automatically go to standby mode. When cleaning the TV, remove the mains plug Cleaning an energized TV may cause electrical shock.
Accessories / Options Standard accessories Check that you have the accessories and items shown Remote Control Transmitter • N2QAYB000228 • OK 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Operating Instructions with Warranty statement Batteries for the Remote Control Transmitter (2) R6 (AA) 9 0 CH VOL TV Installing remote’s batteries 1 Pull open 2 Close + - + - Hook Note the correct polarity (+ or -) Caution •• •• • Incorrect installation may cause battery leakage and corrosion, resulting in damage to the
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 Example 2 Connecting DVD Recorder / VCR TV only TV, DVD Recorder or VCR Rear of the TV • Aerial If your recorder is not available for DVB Rear of the TV AC 220-240 V 50 / 60 Hz AC 220-240 V 50 / 60 Hz RF cable Quick Start Guide Mains lead p.
Identifying Controls Function select / Contrast / Brightness / Colour / Sharpness / •Volume Tint (NTSC mode) / Bass / Treble / Balance / Auto Tuning (p. 26) SD Card slot (p. 33) 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 Remote control signal receiver input mode C.A.T.S.
Auto Tuning Search and store TV channels automatically. These steps are not necessary if the setup has been completed by your local dealer.
Watching TV POWER INPUT GUIDE EXIT 1 Turn power on 2 Select DVB (Digital Video Broadcasting) or Analogue mode •• POWER • Mains power On / Off switch should be On. (p. 8) If “Shop” is displayed on the top right of the screen, reset settings in “Shipping Condition” (p. 28), and select “Home” in “Auto Tuning” (p. 9). Also possible to select the mode using the TV button on the front panel of the TV. (p.
Ŷ Other useful functions Display Information banner • INFO Also appears when changing a programme Event Programme Current time Example: 1 TEN Digital All DVB Services Select FAV List Software update 10:30 am Coronation Street 9:00 am - 11:00 am Rating: PG Category Now Bad Signal 45 DVB: Event Start / Finish time Analogue: Programme status Features available / Message meanings Display Information banner Sound mute On Subtitle service available , I, II , Audio mode (Analogue mode) (p.
Watching TV Ŷ Other useful functions Change the aspect ratio ASPECT Aspect Selection Enjoy viewing the picture at its optimum size and aspect.
Using TV Guide Using TV Guide enables you to select programme easily, view event informations, etc. TV GuideʊElectronic Programme Guide (EPG) provides an on-screen listing of the programmes currently broadcast and the future broadcasts over the next seven days (depending on the broadcasters). • Analogue programmes will be listed after DVB programmes. “D” means DVB programme and “A” means Analogue programme. View TV Guide GUIDE POWER Each time pressed, the layout will be changed.
Watching Videos and DVDs Connect the external equipment (VCRs, DVD equipment, etc.) and you can watch the input. To connect the equipment p. 7 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 (If you wish to hold the current page without updating) HOLD Ŷ To resume HOLD Return to the main index page INDEX Call up subtitles INDEX Display subtitles •• STTL Call up P801 (subtitle page) if available. If you press this button during P801 is displayed, teletext mode will be cancelled and return to TV.
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.
Ŷ Overview Main Menu VIERA Link Picture VIERA Link Menu Pause Live TV Direct TV Rec VIERA Link Control Speaker Selection Access Start Recorder Home Cinema Sound The menu of the accessed equipment (p. 35) Setup Picture Menu Viewing Mode Contrast Brightness Colour Sharpness Tint Colour Balance Colour Management P-NR 1/2 Normal 100 50 50 50 Warm Off Off • Picture Menu 2/2 Off Reset How to Use Menu Functions (picture, sound quality, etc.) 3D-COMB Reset Picture Defaults (p.
How to Use Menu Functions ŶMenu list Menu Item VIERA Link Pause Live TV Direct TV Rec VIERA Link Control Speaker Selection Controls the connected equipment with VIERA Link function, and enables various convenient recording, playback, etc. (p. 34 - 37) You can also access VIERA Link Menu directly using the VIERA Link button on the remote control.
ŶMenu list Menu Item Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives) DVB Favourites Edit Creates list of favourite programmes (p. 25) DVB Service List Skips the unwanted DVB programmes (p. 25) Analogue Service List Skips the unwanted Analogue programmes or edits Analogue programmes (p. 25) Tuning Menu DVB Manual Tuning Sets the DVB programmes manually (p. 27) Analogue Manual Tuning Sets the Analogue programmes manually (p. 27) Add New DVB Services Adds new DVB services (p.
DVB Settings (DVB mode) DVB Settings provide access to various advanced features.
Download new software to TV. For details p. 40 • If System Update is performed, the software will be updated (it may change TV functions). If you do not wish to do so, set “Auto Update Search in Standby” to Off.
Editing Programmes You can make your favourite programme lists and skip unwanted programmes, etc. 1 Select DVB or Analogue • • INPUT ASPECT EXIT “DVB Favourites Edit” and “DVB Service List” are available in DVB mode only. “Analogue Service List” is available in Analogue mode only. 2 Display the menu 3 Select “Setup” MENU OK MENU RETURN R G Y B OPTION DIRECT TV REC 1 2 3 Picture 4 5 6 Setup 7 8 9 TEXT 4 F.P.
Create your favourite programme list from various broadcasters (up to 4: Fav List1 / Fav List2 / Fav List3 / Fav List4). The list is added to “Favourites” list in TV Guide (p. 13) and information banner (p. 11) and then easily accessed.
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 1 Select DVB or Analogue 2 Display the menu 3 Select “Setup” • • “DVB Manual Tuning”, “Add New DVB Services”, “New Service Message” and “DVB Signal Display” are available in DVB mode only. “Analogue Manual Tuning” is available in Analogue mode only.
Automatically retune all DVB or Analogue programmes received in the area. Only DVB programmes are retuned in DVB mode. Only Analogue programmes are retuned in Analogue mode.
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 Picture OPTION DIRECT TV REC select Sound 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Setup 3 0 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 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 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. 39 • INPUT ASPECT 1 Select the external input 2 Select “PC” EXIT OK MENU RETURN OPTION DIRECT TV REC 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 access Input Selection AV1 AV2 AV3 AV4 PC HDMI1 HDMI2 TV select •• • 0 Corresponding signals (p. 42) If “H-freq.” or “V-freq.” is shown in red, the signals may not be supported.
HDMI Functions HDMI (high-definition multimedia interface) allows you to enjoy high-definition digital images and highquality 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. 38).
Viewing from SD Card Still images recorded by digital cameras will be displayed. 1 POWER Insert the SD Card 2 Enter SD mode (Photo View Mode) 3 Select the photo to be viewed • OK All photos in SD Card are displayed by thumbnail. INPUT GUIDE EXIT OK MENU RETURN R G Y Selected photo Error display (images that could not be loaded, etc.
(Photos) •Ŷ To insert For details on SD Cards p. 41 Ŷ To remove SD Card Label surface Push until a click is heard Press the centre of the card Slide show Ŷ Start Slide show (operate in step or ) Select the photo for the first view Start Slide show •Ŷ Slide show settings (operate in step 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.
Ŷ 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” Ŷ 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). • •Access and operate the menu of the equipment 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.
Ŷ 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). • •Access and control the speaker volume 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. 46). 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 Ŷ 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) • Computer (Viewing) (Listening) To listen with speakers DVD player or Optical digital audio cable MONITOR OUT S VIDEO 4 pin terminal Chrominance in Luminance in DIGITAL AUDIO OUT Chrominance earth Advanced Amplifier with speaker system External Equipment To watch DVDs Luminance earth HDMI terminal 1 Hot Plug Detect 19 DDC/CEC Ground 1
Technical Information Programme Allocation (Analogue mode) CH Display / Receive Programme CH Display / Receive Programme CH Display / Receive Programme CH 0 S6 CH 10 CH 5 S 10 CH 12 S2 CH 6 S 11 S5 CH 9 S 44 CH 5A CH 9A CH 20 CH 75 Rating (DVB mode) Rating Meaning Rating Meaning - Not classified M Mature P Pre school MA 15+ Mature Adult 15+ C Children AV 15+ Adult strong Violence 15+ G General R Restricted 18+ PG Parental Guidance recommended Updating the software sys
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. number of files : 9,999 Image resolution : 160 × 120 to 10,000,000 Transfer rate : 1.
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. Neither image nor sound is produced •• •• 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.
FAQs Problem Actions HDMI Sound is unusual •• • Set the sound setting of the connected equipment to “2ch L.PCM”. Check the “HDMI1 Input” setting in the Sound Menu. (p. 20) If digital sound connection has a problem, select analogue sound connection. (p. 31) Pictures from external equipment are unusual when the equipment is connected via HDMI •• •• Is the HDMI cable connected properly? (p. 38) Turn Off the TV and equipment, then turn them On again. Check an input signal from the equipment. (p.
Problem Actions Other TV takes so long to turn on • Like your computer, the TV has to run a number of diagnostic and software checks before it can display any programmes. The programme cannot be changed • Is the TV in Teletext mode? (p. 16) The programme cannot be selected • •• TV goes into “Standby mode” The remote control does not work •• Is the programme skipped? (p. 25) Off Timer function is activated. The TV enters “Standby mode” about 30 mins. after analogue broadcasting ends.
Specifications Power Source AC 220-240 V, 50 / 60 Hz Power Display Consumption panel Average use 145 W Standby condition 0.3 W Aspect Ratio Sound 16:9 80 cm (diagonal) Visible screen size 698 mm (W) × 393 mm (H) Number of pixels 1,049,088 (1,366 (W) × 768 (H)) Speaker 120 mm × 60 mm × 2 pcs, 8 Audio Output 20 W (10 W + 10 W), 10 % THD Headphones M3 (3.
WARRANTY - Australia only 1. The product is warranted for 12 months from the date of purchase. Subject to the conditions of this warranty Panasonic or it’s Authorised Service Centre will perform necessary service on the product without charge for parts or labour if, in the opinion of Panasonic, the product is found to be faulty within the warranty period. 2.
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 identification in the event of theft or loss, and for Warranty Service purposes. Model Number Serial Number Web Site: http://panasonic.
