Operating Instructions LCD Television TX-L32X15BA Model No. 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. U.K. Standard English...
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Features Receives DVB digital terrestrial broadcasts Select the programme or set Timer Programming easily by using TV Guide. (p. 18 - p. 20) Register and instantly call up favourite channels with Favourites Edit. (p. 37) DVB - Digital Video Broadcasting VIERA TOOLS - Display special feature icons and accesses easily (p.
Adjusts picture settings automatically dependent on ambient lighting conditions. Enjoy your TV! V-Audio Surround Basic Features Utilises Panasonic’s advanced digital How to Use VIERA TOOLS ····························· 14 amplification technology. Watching TV ···················································· 15 Using TV Guide ··············································· 18 Up to 60,000 hours LCD Panel Lifetime The LCD display panel used in the 2009 VIERA Viewing Teletext ···············································...
(High-voltage components may cause serious electrical shock) disconnect the TV from the mains supply. Have the TV checked, adjusted, or repaired at your local Panasonic dealer. Remove the mains plug from the wall Do not remove the rear cover as live parts are accessible socket when the TV is not used for a when it is removed.
(this may deteriorate the unstable, risking injury. Be sure to surface by peeling the paint). ask your local Panasonic dealer to Do not allow the cabinet and pedestal to make contact with a rubber perform setup.
WARNING! Failure to use a Panasonic bracket or choosing to mount the unit yourself will be done at the risk of the consumer. Any damage resulting from not having a professional installer mount your unit will void your warranty.
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Do not use the pedestal if it becomes warped or physically damaged. • If you use the pedestal while it is physically damaged, personal injury may result. Contact your nearest Panasonic dealer immediately. During set-up, make sure that all screws are securely tightened. •...
Accessories / Options Using the clamper To tighten: To loosen: Keep the knob pressed Rear of the TV • Do not bundle the RF cable and mains lead together (could cause distorted image). • Fix cables with clampers as necessary. •...
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Identifying Controls Remote Control VIERA IMAGE VIEWER (p. 46) Input mode selection Switches to SD Card viewing mode TV - switches DVB / Analogue mode (p. 15) AV - switches to AV input mode from Input Standby On / Off switch Selection list (p.
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 Example 2 Connecting aerial Connecting DVD Recorder / VCR TV only TV, DVD Recorder or VCR Rear of the TV...
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Example 3 Connecting DVD Recorder / VCR and Satellite receiver TV, DVD Recorder / VCR and Satellite receiver Rear of the TV AC 220-240 V 50 Hz Aerial Mains lead AUDIO AUDIO RF cable COMPONENT Aerial input terminal SCART cable (fully wired) RF OUT DVD Recorder...
Auto Setup Search and store TV channels automatically. These steps are not necessary if the setup has been completed by your local dealer. Please complete connections (p. 10 and p. 11) and settings (if necessary) of the connected equipment before starting Auto Setup.
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Using the On Screen Displays Many features available on this TV can be accessed via the On Screen Display menu. How to use remote control Move the cursor / adjust levels / select from Move the cursor / select the menu item a range of options Access the menu / store settings after RETURN...
How to Use VIERA TOOLS You can access some special features easily by using the VIERA TOOLS function. For “VIERA Link Control” and “Pause Live TV” functions to operate correctly, ensure the connections and settings are completed. “Summary of Q-Link and VIERA Link features” (p. 52 and p. 53), “Preparations” (p. 55) After connection, turn the equipment on and then switch the TV on.
Watching TV Various menus allow you to make settings for the picture, sound, and other functions. Turn power on (Press for about 1 second) Mains power On / Off switch should be On. (p. 8) INPUT Select the mode (DVB or Analogue) ASPECT MENU EXIT...
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Watching TV Display Information banner Display Information banner Also appears when changing a channel “All DVB Channels” or “Favourites 1-4” (p. 37) Channel position and name To switch Channel type blue (if it is Radio or Data channel) Current time Example (DVB): 1 BBC ONE Wales All DVB Channels...
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Aspect ASPECT Change the aspect ratio (image size) Enjoy viewing the image at its optimum size and aspect. Normally programmes have the Aspect Control Signal (Widescreen signal, etc.), and the TV will choose the aspect ratio automatically according to the Aspect Control Signal (p. 62). If you would like to change the aspect ratio manually Display Aspect Selection list While the list is displayed,...
Using TV Guide TV Guide Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) provides an on-screen listing of the programmes currently broadcast and the forthcoming broadcasts over the next seven days (depending on the broadcasters). When this TV is turned on for the first time, or the TV is switched off for more than a week, it may take some time before the TV Guide is completely shown.
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View advertisement Enter your postcode when using this function for the first time “Postcode” in “GUIDE Plus+ Settings” (p. 33) If you have already entered your postcode in “Auto Setup” - when first using the TV (p. 12), you do not have to enter again.
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Using TV Guide Other useful functions (Operate whilst viewing TV Guide) Guide link recording (Timer Programming from the TV Guide signal) Guide link recording is a timer programme controlled by information from the TV Guide. Programme start and end times may be changed by broadcasters and sent to the TV for timer programme to follow the change.
Viewing Teletext You can enjoy news, weather forecasts and subtitles, etc. (depending on the broadcaster) The availability of teletext services for a programme is indicated by “TXT” in the information banner. Information banner (p. 16) 1 BBC ONE Wales 20:35 All DVB Channels Change category Coronation Street...
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Viewing Teletext Analogue teletext Analogue teletext services Analogue teletext services are the text information provided by the broadcaster. The features may vary depending on the broadcaster. 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.
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INDEX Return to the main index page INDEX Subtitles View a favourite page stored Factory setting is “P888” (subtitle service) on the blue button (List mode). STTL View in multi window Watch TV and Teletext in two windows at once Operations can be made only in Teletext screen.
Watching External inputs Connect the external equipment (VCRs, DVD equipment, etc.) and you can watch through the input. To connect the equipment p. 10 - p. 11 and p. 60 - p. 61 The Remote Control is capable of operating some functions of selected external equipment. Turn the TV on When connecting with SCART as example 2 or 3 (p.
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Start recording How to change the code for the type of the equipment Each type of the Panasonic equipment has its own remote control code. Please change the code according to the equipment you want to operate. If you operate the connected equipment in VIERA Link (p. 58), select the code 73.
How to Use Menu Functions Various menus allow you to make settings for the picture, sound, and other functions. Display the menu Displays the functions that can be set INPUT MENU (varies according to the input signal) ASPECT MENU DIRECT TV REC Select the menu EXIT access...
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Overview (Picture, Sound) How to operate p. 26 Main Menu Picture Picture Menu Viewing Mode Dynamic Contrast Sound Brightness Colour Sharpness Setup Tint Available in NTSC Colour Balance Warm Not available in PC Colour Management Eco Mode Not available in PC P-NR Picture Menu Available in NTSC / PAL...
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How to Use Menu Functions Overview (Setup) Available in PC PC Setup How to operate p. 26 Input Resolution 1024 × 768 Clock H-pos Main Menu V-pos Clock Phase Picture Sync H & V Reset to Defaults Reset (p. 50 - p. 51) Sound Setup Setup Menu...
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Sending Preset Data Please wait! 100% Remote control unavailable (p. 32) Child Lock Change PIN Access Child Lock List Access Child Lock List - TV and AV Name Input Type Lock (p. 40) BBC 1 Wales Free TV BBC THREE Free TV Lock Free TV...
How to Use Menu Functions Menu list Menu Item Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives) Selects four different screen settings (Dynamic / Normal / Cinema / Game) In each Viewing Mode setting, Contrast, Brightness, Colour, Sharpness, Tint, Colour Balance, Colour Management, Eco Mode and 3D-COMB can be adjusted and stored to suit your particular viewing requirement (e.g., you may require different settings for viewing sports, films, news etc.) Set for each input signal...
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Menu Item Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives) Select two different sound settings (Music / Speech) In each Sound Mode setting, Bass and Treble can be adjusted and stored to suit your Mode particular sound requirement Changes to any settings in a mode will affect all signal sources Sound quality can be improved Bass Increases or decreases level to enhance or minimise lower, deeper sound output...
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How to Use Menu Functions Menu list Menu Item Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives) Timer Programming Records forthcoming channels (p. 44) Off Timer Sets the time the TV automatically turns Off (Off / 15 / 30 / 45 / 60 / 75 / 90 minutes) VIERA Link Sets to use VIERA Link functions (Off / On) (p.
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Menu Item Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives) Teletext Analogue teletext display mode (FASTEXT / List) (p. 22) Selects the preferred language for digital channel subtitles (depending on the Preferred Subtitles broadcaster) To display subtitles p. 16 Input Labels Labels or skips each input terminal (p. 49) Sets how long the information banner (p.
Retuning from Setup Menu Auto Setup retunes all channels automatically. DVB or Analogue channels Automatically retune all DVB or Analogue channels received in the area. Only DVB channels are retuned in DVB mode. Only Analogue channels are retuned in Analogue mode. All the previous tuning settings are erased.
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DVB or Analogue channels Select “Auto Setup” DVB: access INPUT DVB Tuning Menu ASPECT MENU DIRECT TV REC Favourites Edit Channel List select EXIT Auto Setup Access Manual Tuning Update Channel List New Channel Message On Signal Condition Analogue: BACK/ OPTION RETURN Analogue Tuning Menu...
Tuning and Editing Channels (DVB) You can retune channels or make your favourite channel lists, skip unwanted channels, etc. Select DVB p. 15 INPUT MENU Display the menu EXIT MENU Select “Setup” access Main Menu RETURN Picture Sound select Setup Select “DVB Tuning Menu”...
List favourite DVB channels Favourites Edit Create your favourite channel lists from various broadcasters (up to 4: Favourites1 to 4). The DVB Favourites lists are available for switching in the Information banner (p. 16) and from “Category” in the TV Guide (p. 19). Select a channel to list DVB Favourites Editor All DVB Channels...
Tuning and Editing Channels (Analogue) You can retune channels or skip unwanted channels, edit channels etc. Select Analogue p. 15 INPUT Display the menu MENU MENU EXIT Select “Setup” access Main Menu RETURN Picture Sound select Setup Select “Analogue Tuning Menu” access Setup Menu Timer Programming...
Skip unwanted Analogue channels, Edit Analogue channels Channel List You can hide unwanted Analogue channels. The hidden channels cannot be displayed except in this function. Use this function to skip unwanted channels. Select a channel and reveal / hide To reveal all channels reveal / hide Analogue Channel List BBC1...
Child Lock You can lock specific channels / AV input terminals and control who watches them. When the locked channel / input is selected, a message appears; by entering the PIN number, you can watch it. Display the menu MENU MENU EXIT Select “Setup”...
Shipping Condition Resets the TV to its original condition, i.e. no channels tuned in. All settings other than “Owner ID” are reset (channels, picture, sound settings, etc.). Display the menu MENU MENU EXIT Select “Setup” access Main Menu Picture Sound select Setup Select “System Menu”...
Advanced Settings Advanced Settings provide various features. Select DVB or Analogue p. 15 INPUT ASPECT MENU DIRECT TV REC EXIT Display the menu MENU Select “Setup” BACK/ OPTION RETURN RETURN access Main Menu Picture Sound TEXT STTL INDEX HOLD select Setup Select “System Menu”...
Input owner ID Owner ID Entry of the PIN number and personal information (your name, address and postcode). In the unfortunate event of theft it will help the Police to determine the owner. Enter the PIN number (4 digits) Enter the PIN number twice at first setting. Owner ID Make a note of the PIN number in case you forget it.
Recording Controls Timer Programming from Menu The Timer programming menu allows you to choose programmes that you wish to record. At the correct time, the TV will switch on and tune to the correct channel (even if the TV is in Standby mode). TV Guide may also be used to set timer programming.
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Set timer programming details Timer Programming Start making the settings Repeat the operations as below, and set items in the order of can also be entered with numeric buttons. select the item Timer recording Records according to the time setting D: DVB Guide: Guide link recording A: Analogue...
Viewing from SD Card (VIERA IMAGE VIEWER) Photo View: Still images recorded by digital cameras will be displayed. Movie View: Moving pictures recorded by digital video cameras will be played back. During the operation, sound signal is output from AV1, AV2 and AUDIO OUT terminals. But no video signals are output.
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Slideshow Start Slideshow (operate in step Select the photo for the first view Start Slideshow To pause To return to Single view green Note Slideshow is done within the thumbnail. You can also start slideshow directly by using VIERA TOOLS “How to Use VIERA TOOLS”...
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Viewing from SD Card (VIERA IMAGE VIEWER) Movie View Insert the SD Card access Select “Movie View” SD Card select INPUT Photo View Movie View ASPECT MENU DIRECT TV REC You can also access directly by using VIERA TOOLS EXIT “How to Use VIERA TOOLS”...
Input Labels For easier identification and selection of the input mode, you can label each input mode or skip terminal that is not connected to any equipment. To select the input mode p. 24 Display the menu MENU MENU EXIT Select “Setup”...
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. 60 Select the external input INPUT ASPECT MENU...
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PC menu setting (changed as desired) To make settings “How to Use Menu Functions” (p. 26) Menu Item Adjustments / Configurations (options) R-Gain Adjusts the white balance for red areas G-Gain Adjusts the white balance for green areas Advanced B-Gain Adjusts the white balance for blue areas Settings Gamma...
Use fully wired HDMI compliant cable. Connect the equipment supporting VIERA Link to the TV’s HDMI1, HDMI2 or HDMI3 terminal via an HDMI cable. About HDMI cable for connecting Panasonic HD Video Camera or LUMIX Camera, read the manual of the equipment.
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VIERA Link (HDMI and Audio out connections) Connected equipment Player theatre with Blu-ray Disc theatre with Amplifier with VIERA Link function VIERA Link function VIERA Link function Features Analogue channel download – – – Easy playback – Power on link –...
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Link Functions Q-Link VIERA Link Q-Link Preparations Connect the DVD Recorder / VCR with the following logos: “Q-Link”, “NEXTVIEWLINK”, “DATA LOGIC”, “Easy Link”, “Megalogic” or “SMARTLINK” Q-Link connection p. 52 Use fully wired SCART cable. Set up the DVD Recorder / VCR. Read the manual of the recorder. Q-Link terminal setup in the Setup Menu “Q-Link”...
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Control™” VIERA Link “ Enjoy additional HDMI Inter-Operability with Panasonic products which have “HDAVI Control” function. This TV supports “HDAVI Control 4” function. Connections to the equipment (DIGA Recorder, HD Video Camera, Player theatre, Amplifier, etc.) with HDMI and SCART cables allow you to interface them automatically (p. 52 and p. 53).
Link Functions Q-Link VIERA Link Features available Reduce unnecessary power consumption in standby Standby Power Save Set Standby Power Save “On” in the Setup Menu to use this function “Standby Power Save” (p. 32) The power consumption in Standby mode of the connected equipment is controlled higher or lower in synchronization with the TV On / Off state to reduce the consumption.
Features available (Using VIERA Link Menu) Pause Live TV programme Pause Live TV You can pause the live TV programme and resume later. Live TV programme will be recorded on HDD of the connected DIGA Recorder. This function is available with DIGA Recorder which has HDD. If you connect plural recorders including other manufacturers’...
Link Functions Q-Link VIERA Link Features available (Using VIERA Link Menu) Control the menu of the connected equipment by VIERA remote control VIERA Link Control You can control some functions of the connected equipment with this TV remote control (point the remote control at the TV’s signal receiver).
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Features available (Using VIERA Link Menu) Speaker control Speaker Selection You can control the theatre speaker with this TV remote control (point the remote control at the TV’s signal receiver). If you cannot operate, check the settings and the equipment “Summary of Q-Link and VIERA Link features”...
External Equipment These diagrams show our recommendations for connection of your TV to various pieces of equipment. For other connections, consult the instructions for each piece of equipment, the table below, and the specifications (p. 71). Camcorder / Game equipment (S-VIDEO) (VIDEO) To listen with speakers...
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HDMI equipment Terrestrial Conversion adapter aerial “HDMI connection” (p.64) (if necessary) (Viewing) DVD Recorder Computer (Listening) Fully wired HDMI compliant cable RF cable AUDIO AUDIO To record / COMPONENT playback DVD Recorder / SCART cable Fully wired HDMI compliant cable SCART cable To watch satellite (Listening)
Technical Information Auto Aspect The optimum size and aspect can be chosen automatically, and you can enjoy finer images. (p. 17) Aspect Control Signal “WIDE” will appear in the top left of the screen if a Widescreen signal (WSS) or a Control signal through SCART / HDMI terminal is found.
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Electrical interference, static electricity, or erroneous operation may damage the data or card. Back up the recorded data at regular intervals in case of deteriorated or damaged data or erratic operation of the TV. (Panasonic is not liable for any deterioration or damage of recorded data.) Data format for Card browsing...
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Technical Information HDMI connection HDMI (high-definition multimedia interface) is the world’s first complete digital consumer AV interface complying with a non-compression standard. HDMI 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.
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Updating the TV software From time to time, a new version of software may become available for download to enhance the performance or operations of the TV. To download from a notification banner A notification banner will appear when you search for a new version software by using the “System Update Search Now”...
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Technical Information Input signal that can be displayed COMPONENT (Y, P ), HDMI * Mark: Applicable input signal Signal name COMPONENT HDMI 525 (480) / 60i 525 (480) / 60p 625 (576) / 50i 625 (576) / 50p 750 (720) / 60p 750 (720) / 50p 1,125 (1,080) / 60i 1,125 (1,080) / 50i...
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 or Panasonic Customer Care Centre for assistance. For details (p. 72) White spots or shadow...
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FAQs Problem Actions Set “P-NR” in the Picture Menu (to remove noise). (p. 30) Chaotic image, noisy Check nearby electrical products (fluorescent lamp, DECT phones, mobile phones, microwaves, etc.). Is “Colour” or “Contrast” in the Picture Menu set to the minimum? (p. 30) No image can be displayed Please also refer to “Neither image nor sound is produced”...
No channel found. Please follow the message. Please check aerial or local channel If it is still failed, consult your local Panasonic dealer. availability. Press OK to start Auto Setup. No module inserted Check the CI module inserted completely (p. 43).
On screen messages Message Meaning / Action This timer will not follow the TV Guide information If you edit the start time or end time of Guide link recording more than Press OK to continue, RETURN to restore 10 minutes, it will no longer be performed as Guide link recording. The original timer recording will be performed according to the time setting.
Specifications TX-L32X15BA Power Source AC 220-240 V, 50 Hz Power Consumption 112 W Power Consumption in 0,3 W (Without monitor out recording) Standby mode 13 W (With monitor out recording) Aspect Ratio 16:9 80 cm (diagonal) Visible screen size 697 mm (W) × 392 mm (H) Number of pixels 1,049,088 (1,366 (W) ×...
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