Model No. Número de modelo TC-L3232C Owner’s Manual 32” Class 720p LCD HDTV (31.5 inches measured diagonally) Manual de usuario Televisión de alta definición de 720p y clase 32” de LCD (31,5 pulgadas medidas diagonalmente) 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 Para solicitar ayuda (EE.UU./Puerto Rico), llame al: 1-877-95-VIERA (958-4372) www.panasonic.
Experience an amazing level of multimedia excitement Enjoy rich multimedia SD memory card Camcorder VCR Personal computer Cable box Amplifier with Speaker system DVD Recorder/ Blu-ray Disc recorder DVD Player/ Blu-ray Disc player This product incorporates the following software: (1) software developed independently by or for Panasonic Corporation, (2) software owned by a third party and licensed to Panasonic Corporation, (3) software licensed under the GNU General Public License, Version 2 (GPL v2)
VIERA Link™ is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation. HDMI, the HDMI logo and HighDefinition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries. SDHC Logo is a trademark of SD3C, LLC. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. HDAVI Control™ is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation.
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 Batteries for the Remote Control Transmitter (2) N2QAYB000570 Pedestal TBL5ZX0084 AA Battery Getting started How to assemble (p. 8) Owner’s Manual Child safety Quick Start Guide Product Registration Card (U.S.A.
Attaching the pedestal to TV ŶAssembling the pedestal Accessories Fix securely with assembly screws A . (Total 4 screws) Tighten screws firmly. Assembly screws (4 of each) A A Bracket B XSS4+16FJK size (M4 × 16) XYN4+F12FJK size (M4 × 12) Front Bracket (1) Base (1) Base ŶSet-up Fix securely with assembly screws Tighten screws firmly. . (Total 4 screws) B B Foam mat or thick soft cloth WARNING Do not disassemble or modify the pedestal.
Connections Connection Panels Front of the TV A SD card slot (p. 20) PC terminal B Back of the TV Getting started DIGITAL AUDIO OUT Antenna or Cable connection VHF/UHF Antenna Power Cord (Connect after all the other connections have been made.
AV cable connection To use HDMI terminals Best AV Equipment HDMI AV OUT e.g. Blu-ray Disc player HDMI-DVI Conversion cable DVI OUT AV Equipment AUDIO OUT e.g. Blu-ray Disc player L R Ɣ VIERA Link connection, please refer to p. 23 Ɣ The HDMI connection is required for a 1080p signal. To use COMPONENT terminals Y green green green PB COMPONENT blue blue VIDEO OUT blue Good red AV Equipment PR red red white e.g.
Identifying Controls TV controls/indicators Front of the TV Selects channels in sequence Volume up/down Menu navigations Getting started Changes the input mode Chooses menu and submenu entries Remote control sensor within about 23 feet (7 meters) in front of the TV set POWER button Power indicator (on: red, off: no light) C.A.T.S (Contrast Automatic Tracking System) Remote control Closed Caption On/Off (p. 15) Switches TV On or Off (Standby) Selects Secondary Audio Programming (p.
First Time Setup 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. 34) is set to “No”.
Auto channel setup (ANT/Cable setup) Select the connected Antenna in terminal ANT/Cable setup Step 3 of 6 Cable Antenna Not used: Go to Not used select ANTENNA Cable In (Label inputs) OK ANTENNA Cable In OK Select RETURN Select “Start” Auto program Step 4 of 6 Start Skip: Go to select Skip (Label inputs) Getting started Select “Not used” when no wire is connected to the “Antenna/Cable” terminal. Typical when a Cable/Satellite box is connected to a TV AV input.
Give names to the TV’s inputs (Label inputs) When done, select NEXT and press OK to go to the next step. Label inputs Step 5 of 6 select HDMI 2 Video 2 PC Next HDMI Select Edit RETURN G ABC R HDMI RETURN G ABC R 1 @. 2 ABC 3 DEF 4 GHI 5 JKL 6 MNO 7PQRS 8 TUV 9WXYZ LAST 0 - , abc B Y Delete Follow the instructions on screen to complete the following operations. 1 @. 2 ABC 3 DEF 4 GHI 5 JKL 6 MNO 7PQRS 8 TUV 9WXYZ LAST 0 - , abc B OK Select Blu-ray, DVD ... Change NEXT change Comp.
Watching TV Turn power on (Remote) Note Please select correct input --> (TV) (p. 19) or Select a channel number To directly enter the digital channel number up 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 Ŷ Press FORMAT to cycle through the aspect modes (p. 36) • 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.
Ŷ Other Useful Operations Entering characters You can use the remote control keys to enter the alphanumeric characters. Ŷ Switches input mode. Menu Input labels HDMI 1 HDMI 2 ABC ĺ abc ĺ 123 Comp./Video 1 Video 2 Video 1 Ŷ 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 VIERA Link Set each item VIERA Link VIERA Link (p. 26-27) Slideshow Slideshow (p. 20-21) VIERA IMAGE VIEWER VIERA IMAGE VIEWER (p. 20-21) Eco mode Press to exit from a menu screen ECO/energy saving (p. 34) Press to go back to the previous screen 18 tc_L3232c_eng_0608.
Watching content from external devices With the connected equipment turned On Display the Input select menu Select the input mode Input select 1 TV 2 HDMI 1 3 HDMI 2 4 Comp./Video 1 5 Video 2 6 PC DVD 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.
Viewing photos with VIERA IMAGE VIEWER The VIERA Image Viewer lets you easily view still images on the television by simply inserting an SD card into the VIERA SD card slot.
Sort To sort by Folder, month or date In Select the sort type Folders (ascending order of numeric/alphabetical) VIERA IMAGE VIEWER All photos 238 Total Name Pana0001 Pana0002 Pana0003 Pana0004 Pana0005 Pana0006 Pana0007 Pana0008 Pana0009 Pana0010 Pana0011 Pana0012 Sort by month (ascending order of the month) Pana0001 Date 03/04/2010 Size 1029×1200 Sort by date (ascending order of the date ) Select OK RETURN R Slideshow G Folders B Sort by month Y Sort by date Select the directory.
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. Equipment with the “HDAVI Control” function enables the following operations: Version Operations (See p.
VIERA Link™ Connections (with VIERA Link function) Ŷ Terminal overview Back of the TV VIERA LinkTM “HDAVI ControlTM” Ŷ Connecting DVD Recorder (DIGA) HDMI cable DVD recorder (DIGA) with VIERA Link function Ŷ 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. 22) Display the VIERA Link menu or select next VIERA Link Select the item select VIERA Link control Recorder Speaker output TV Back to TV 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 change Recorder Volume up / down Mute Select “Speaker output” Select “Home theater” or “TV” VIERA Link control Ŷ Home theater: Adjustment for the equipment Speaker output 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. 34) Edit Ɣ Caption Edit CH caption Channel Select Edit Apply Caption ... 3 RETURN R Manual program Channel set OK Select “Edit” 2 G B ABC ĺ abc Y Delete Cancel Favorite Add ... Yes ... ... Yes 4 ... ...
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.
Ɣ “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”. Back light Contrast, Brightness, Color, Tint, Sharpness Color temp. A.I. picture C.A.T.S.
Settings Items Item Description • Some menus are grayed out depending on the input signal or condition. (e.g. “3:2 pulldown” will be grayed out if the input signal is high definition or you are viewing photos, etc.) Minimizes noise and cross-color in the picture. Advanced 3D Y/C filter Off/On picture Selects image resolution of component-connected devices. Color matrix SD/HD MPEG NR Black level 3:2 pulldown Audio settings Off/On Dark/Light Off/On/Auto Selects Dark or Light.
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. 28-29 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 G PG PG-13 R NC-17 X NO RATING (NOT RATED) AND NA (NOT APPLICABLE) PROGRAMS. Movie which has not been rated or where rating does not apply. GENERAL AUDIENCES. All ages admitted. PARENTAL GUIDANCE SUGGESTED. Some material may not be suitable for children. PARENTS STRONGLY CAUTIONED.
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 for SD 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 x 120 to 20,000,000 * DCF (Design rule for camera file system): A Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association’s standard ** EXIF (Exchangeable Image File Format) Caution A JPEG image modified with a PC may not be displayed.
HDMI connection HDMI (high-definition multimedia interface) allows you to enjoy high-definition digital images and high-quality sound by connecting the TV unit and HD devices. HDMI-compatible equipment (*1) with an HDMI or DVI output terminal, such as a Cable or Satellite box or a DVD player, can be connected to the HDMI connector using an HDMI compliant (fully wired) cable. HDMI is the world’s first complete digital consumer AV interface complying with a non-compression standard.
Input signal that can be displayed * Mark: Applicable input signal for Component (Y, PB, PR), HDMI and PC 525 (480) / 60i 525 (480) /60p 750 (720) /60p 1,125 (1,080) /60i 1,125 (1,080)/60p 1,125 (1,080)/60p 1,125(1,080)/24p 1,125(1,080)/24p 640 × 400 @70 640 × 480 @60 Macintosh13” (640 × 480) 640 × 480 @75 852 × 480 @60 800 × 600 @60 800 × 600 @75 800 × 600 @85 Macintosh16” (832 × 624) 1,024 × 768 @60 1,024 × 768 @70 1,024 × 768 @75 1,024 × 768 @85 Macintosh 21” (1,152 × 870) 1,280 × 768 @60 1,280 × 1,024 @
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-L3232C Power Source AC 110-127 V, 60 Hz Power Display panel Consumption Rated Power Consumption 106 W Standby condition 0.3 W Aspect Ratio 16:9 Sound (No. of pixels) 32” class (31.5 inches measured diagonally) 27.5 ” × 15.4 ” × 31.
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 Answers Picture 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 44 Accessories ............................................................. 7 ANT/Cable ....................................................... 13, 28 Antenna ............................................................. 9, 13 Audio ...................................................................... 32 Audio, Advanced .................................................... 32 Auto Power ON ...................................................... 34 Auto Program .....................................
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TC-L3232C 32" LCD HDTV SPECIFICATIONS Dimensions (W x H x D) Mass Power Source Rated Power Consumption Standby condition 30.7" (779 mm) x 21.0" (531 mm) x 8.2" (207 mm) (Including TV stand) 30.7" (779 mm) x 19.6" (497 mm) x 3.4" (85 mm) (TV Set only) 22.0 lb. (10.0 kg) (Including TV stand) 20.0 lb. (9.0 kg) (TV Set only) AC 110-127 V, 60 Hz 106 W 0.3 W DIMENSIONS JACKS Top View Side Panel Front View Side View 3.4 (85) 19.6 (497) 21 (531) 30.7 (779) Rear Panel 2.9 (73) 13.8 (350) 8.
This product has a fluorescent lamp that contains mercury. Disposal may be regulated in your community due to environmental considerations. For disposal or recycling information, please contact your local authorities, or the Electronic Industries Alliance: http://www.eiae.org. Este producto tiene una lámpara fluorescente que contiene mercurio. Debido a consideraciones ambientales, puede que deshacerse de este material esté regulado en su comunidad.