Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product TC-L32C12 Panasonic
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TM Quick Start Guide (See page 8-16) Gu ía de inicio rápido (vea la página 8-16) Operating Instructions 32” Class 720p LCD HDTV (31.5 inches measured diagonally) Manual de instrucciones T elevisión de alta definición de 720p y clase 32” de LCD (31,5 pulgadas medidas diagonalmente) Model No.
2 HDMI, the HDMI logo and High- Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC. VIERA Link™ is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation. SDHC Logo is a trademark. HDA VI Control™ is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation.
3 Viewing Advanced F AQs, etc. Quick Start Guide This product qualifies for ENERGY ST AR in the “Home” setting and this is the setting in which energy savings will be achieved.
4 ANTENNA LEAD-IN WIRE ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT (NEC SECTION 810-20) GROUNDING CONDUCTORS (NEC SECTION 810-21) GROUND CLAMPS POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM (NEC ART 250, P ART H) ELECTRIC SERV.
5 19) An outside antenna system should not be lo cat ed 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.
6 CEA CHILD SAFETY NOTICES: Flat panel displays are not al ways supported on the proper stands or installed according to the manufacturer’s recommendat ions. Flat panel displays that are inappropriately situated on dressers, bookcases, shelves, desks, speaker s, chests or carts may fall over and may cause personal injury or even death.
7 FCC ST A TEMENT 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.
8 Accessories/Optional Accessory Check you have all the items shown. Optional Accessory W all-hanging bracket TY -WK3L2RW 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.
9 Quick Start Guide Accessories/Optional Accessory A A Attaching the pedestal to TV Fix securely with assembly screws A . (T otal 4 screws) T ighten screws firmly . W ARNING Always be sure to ask a qualified technician to carry out set-up. Incorrect fitting may cause equipment to fall, resulting in injury and product damage.
10 T o connect the antenna terminal and Cable Box ANT OUT ANT IN ANTENNA Cable In DIO HDMI 1 HDMI 2 DIO HDMI 1 HDMI 2 Basic Connection Note Not all cables and external equipment shown in this book are supplied with the TV . For more details on the external equipment’s connections, please refer to the operating manuals for the equipment.
11 Quick Start Guide Basic Connection (TV + DVD Recorder or VCR) (Antenna + TV) T o connect the antenna terminal and DVD recorder or VCR ANT OUT ANT IN ANTENNA Cable In Y P R P B R L AUDIO R L AUDIO V.
12 T o connect the antenna terminal and Satellite Receiver and DVD recorder or VCR ANT IN ANT OUT ANT IN ANTENNA Cable In Y P R P B R L AUDIO R L AUDIO VIDEO HDMI 1 HDMI 2 COMPONENT IN VIDEO IN 1 AUDI.
13 Quick Start Guide Basic Connection (A V cable connections) (TV + DVD Recorder or VCR + Satellite Receiver) High-Definition Standard-Definition Note Some programs contain a copyright protection signal to prevent recording. When the copyright protection program is displayed, do not connect the other TV monitor through a VCR.
14 Identifying Controls Remote control sensor Within about 23 feet (7 meters) in front of the TV set. Power indicator ( on: red, off: no light) Note The TV consumes a limited amount of power as long as the power cord is inserted into the wall outlet. Do not place any objects between the TV remote control sensor and remote control.
15 Quick Start Guide First Time Setup Identifying Controls First T ime Setup “First time setup” 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. 28-29) is set to “No”.
16 First T ime Setup (Continued) ■ Press to exit from a menu screen Note T o change setting (Language/Clock/ ANT/Cable setup/ Input labels) later , go to Menu screen (p.
17 Quick Start Guide Viewing W atching TV First Time Setup W atching TV Connect the TV to a cable box/cable, set-top-box, satellite box or antenna cable (p. 10-13) T o watch TV and other functions T urn power on (TV) or Note If the mode is not TV , press and select TV .
18 W atching TV (Continued) ■ Other Useful Functions (Operate after ) Information Recall ■ Displays or removes the channel banner . 15-2 12:30 PM 30 THE NEWS CC SAP T V - G 1080i S t a n d a r d 4.
19 Viewing W atching TV Using VIERA T OOLS VIERA T OOLS are the easy way to access high use menu items. They are displayed as shortcut icons on the TV screen.
20 V iewing from an SD Card Y ou can view photos taken with a digital camera or digital video camera and saved on an SD card. (Media other than SD Cards may not be reproduced properly .
21 Viewing Viewing from SD Card SD Card Insert the card Remove the card Compliant card type (maximum capacity): SDHC Card (16 GB), SD Card (2 GB), miniSD Card (1 GB) (requiring miniSD Card adapter) For cautions and details on SD Cards (p. 46) Label surface Push until a click is heard Press in lightly on SD Card, then release.
22 W atching V ideos and DVDs If you have applicable equipment connected to the TV , you can watch videos and DVDs on the TV’s screen. Input Select Y ou can select the external equipment to access.
23 Viewing Watching V ideos and DVDs VIERA Link TM Setting If you connect equipment that has the “HDA VI Control” function to a TV using an HDMI cable, you will find it easier to use. Please refer to p. 30-35. Before using these functions, you need to set “VIERA Link” setting to “On” as shown below .
24 Displaying PC Screen on TV The screen of the PC connected to the unit can be displayed on the TV . Y ou can also listen to PC sound with the audio cable connected.
25 Viewing Displaying PC Screen on TV ■ PC menu setting (change as desired) Making settings “How to Use Menu Functions” to (p. 26) Menu Item Adjustments/Configurations (options) Picture PC adjustments Reset to defaults Resets PC adjust Sync H & V : The H and V sync signals are input from the HD/VD connector .
26 Menu Item Picture Reset to defaults Picture mode Back light Contrast, Brightness, Color , Tint, Sharpness Color temp. Color mgmt. A.I. picture Video NR Zoom adjustments PC adjustments Advanced picture Color matrix MPEG NR Black level H size Audio Reset to defaults Bass T reble Balance Advanced audio A.
27 Advanced How to Use Menu Functions (picture, sound quality , etc.) In A V mode, the Audio menu and Setup menu give fewer options. Adjustments/Configurations (alternatives) Resets all picture adjustments to factory default settings except for “Advanced picture”.
28 Menu Item Setup SUB MENU Channel surf mode Set favorite Edit CH caption Signal meter Menu Item Setup Channel surf mode Language Clock ANT/Cable setup Input labels VIERA Link settings VIERA Link Pow.
29 Advanced How to Use Menu Functions (picture, sound quality , etc.) Adjustments/Configurations (alternatives) Sets the mode to select the channel with Channel up/down button (All/Favorite/Digital only/Analog only) Sets favorite channels. (p. 18) Changes the station identifier .
30 VIERA Link TM “HDA VI Control TM ” Simultaneously control all Panasonic “HDA VI Control” equipped components using one button on the TV remote. Enjoy additional HDMI Inter-Operability with Panasonic products which have the “HDA VI Control” function.
31 Advanced VIERA Link TM “HDA VI Control TM ” ANTENNA Cable In Y P R P B R L AUDIO R L AUDIO VIDEO HDMI 1 HDMI 2 COMPONENT IN VIDEO IN 1 AUDIO IN PC DIGITAL AUDIO OUT ANTENNA Cable In Y P R P B R.
32 VIERA Link TM “HDA VI Control TM ” Automatic Input Switching Power on link Power off link Stand-by power save (for “HDA VI Control 4” (with quick start mode)) Auto power stand-by (for “HD.
33 Advanced VIERA Link TM “HDA VI Control TM ” (Continued) At the start of the DIGA, Player theater , or RAM theater playback, the TV’s input automatically switches to the input based on the playback equipment. For the RAM theater , the speakers automatically switch to the theater system.
34 VIERA Link TM “HDA VI Control TM ” Y ou can enjoy more convenient operation with the “HDA VI Control” function in the “VIERA Link” menu.
35 Advanced VIERA Link TM “HDA VI Control TM ” (Continued) Y ou can select Home theater or TV speakers for audio output. Control theater speakers with the TV’ s remote control. This function is available only when Panasonic Amplifier or Player theater is connected.
36 Lock Y ou can lock specified channels or shows to prevent children from watching objectionable content. ■ Press to exit from a menu screen Caution Make a note of your password in case you forget it. (If you have forgotten your password, consult your local dealer .
37 Advanced Lock ■ T o select the channel or the rating of the program to be locked Channel lock Select up to 7 (1-7) channels to be blocked. These channels will be blocked regardless of the program rating. Select “Mode” and set to “Custom” Select channel to lock.
38 Editing and Setting Channels ■ T o reset the settings of setup menu Select “Reset to defaults” in Setup menu ( ) and press OK Input your 4-digit password with number buttons Select “YES” on the confirmation screen and press O K The current channel settings can be changed according to your needs and reception conditions.
39 Advanced Editing and Setting Channels If “Lock” (p. 36) is activated and “ANT/Cable setup” is selected, “Enter password.” will be displayed. Automatically searches and adds available channels to the memory . Select “ANT in” Select Cable or Antenna Or select “Not used”.
40 Closed Caption Closed caption Display Closed caption The television includes a built-in decoder that is capable of providing a text display of the audio.
41 Advanced Input Labels Closed Caption Input Labels Input labels Display labels of Connected devices Devices connected to external input terminals can be labeled for easier identification during input selection.
42 Using T imer The TV can automatically turn On/Of f at the designated date and time. The Clock must be set before On time/Off time settings. (p. 15) The “Sleep” timer and “On / Off timer” will not work if the “Auto power on” (p. 28) is set.
43 Advanced Recommended A V Connections Using T imer ANTENNA Cable In Y P R P B R L AUDIO R L AUDIO VIDEO HDMI 1 HDMI 2 COMPONENT IN VIDEO IN 1 AUDIO IN PC DIGITAL AUDIO OUT Recommended A V Connections These diagrams show our recommendations on how to connect the TV unit to your various equipment.
44 Ratings List for Lock “V -chip” technology enables you to lock channels or shows according to standard ratings set by the entertainment industry . (p. 37) ■ U.S. MOVIE RA TINGS (MP AA) NR NO RA TING (NOT RA TED) AND NA (NOT APPLICABLE) PROGRAMS.
45 F AQs, etc. T echnical Information Ratings List for Lock T echnical Information Closed caption (CC) For viewing the CC of digital broadcasting, set the aspect to FULL (If viewing with H-FILL, JUST , ZOOM or 4:3; characters might be cut off).
46 T echnical Information (Continued) Message Meaning SD card slot is empty . The card is not inserted. No photos The card has no data or this type of data is not supported. Cannot read file The file is broken or unreadable. The TV does not support the format.
47 F AQs, etc. T echnical Information VIERA Link TM “HDA VI Control TM ” HDMI connections to some Panasonic equipment allow you to interface automatically . (p. 30) 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 TV is in Standby mode.
48 1 678 3 9 45 10 15 14 13 12 11 2 T echnical Information (Continued) Input signal that can be displayed * Mark: Applicable input signal for Component (Y , P B , P R ), HDMI and PC horizontal frequency (kHz) vertical frequency (Hz) COMPONENT HDMI PC 525 (480) / 60i 15.
49 F AQs, etc. Care and Cleaning T echnical Information 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, lint- free cloth.
50 FA Q 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 or Panasonic Service Center for assistance. For details (p. 54, 55) For additional assistance, please contact us via the website at: www .
51 F AQs, etc. Frequently Asked Questions Problem Actions Screen Sound Other If there is a problem with your TV , please refer to the table below to determine the symptoms, then carry out the suggested check.
52 Specifications 3.3 ” (83 mm) 31.5 ” (798 mm) 8.6 ” (217 mm) 20.2 ” (51 1 mm) 21.7 ” (551 mm) 14.2 ” (359 mm) Note Design and Specifications are subject to change without notice. Mass and Dimensions shown are approximate. TC-L32C12 Power Source AC 1 10-127 V , 60 Hz Power Consumption Maximum Standby condition 120 W 0.
53 F AQs, etc. Limited W arranty (for U.S.A. and Puerto Rico only) Specifications Limited W arranty Coverage If your product does not work properly because of a defect in materials or workmanship, Pan.
54 Customer Services Directory (for U.S.A. and Puerto Rico) Customer Services Directory (United States and Puerto Rico) Obtain Product Information and Operating Assistance; locate your nearest Dealer or Service Center; purchase Parts and Accessories; or make Customer Service and Literature requests by visiting our Web Site at: http://www .
55 F AQs, etc. Limited W arranty (for Canada) Customer Services Directory (for U.S.A. and Puerto Rico) Limited W arranty (for Canada) Panasonic Canada Inc.
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Customer ’ s Record The model number and serial number of this product can be found on its back cover . Y ou 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 W arranty Service purposes.
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