Panasonic 32"37"42" Class 1080p Lcd Hdtv Tc L32u3 Owners Manual

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Getting started
 Identifying Controls Connections
Identifying Controls
C.A.T.S  (Contrast Automatic Tracking System)
 Power indicator 
( on: red, off: no light)
Note
  The TV consumes a small amount of electric energy even when turned off.  Do not place any objects between the TV remote control sensor and remote control.
TV controls/indicators
Changes the input mode
Chooses menu and submenu entries Volume up/down Selects channels in sequence
Front of the TV
 POWER button Menu navigations
 Remote control
Switches TV On or Off (Standby)
Select source to watch (p. 19)
Displays Main Menu (p. 30)
Displays Sub Menu for special functions 
(when available) (p. 16)
 Colored buttons 
(used for various functions)
 Volume up/down
 Sound mute On/Off
Changes aspect ratio and zoom(p. 16, 36)
 Switches to previously viewed channel 
or input
External equipment operations
(p. 27)Closed Caption On/Off (p. 15)
Selects Secondary Audio Programming 
(p. 15)
 Exits from menu screen
VIERA Link menu (p. 26-27)
Display VIERA TOOLS Menu (p. 18)
Viewing from SD Card (p. 20-21)
Selects/OK/Change
Go back to previous menu
Channel up/down, when viewing from 
ANT/Cable source
Displays or removes the channel 
banner (p. 15)
Operates the Favorite channel list 
function (p. 16)
Numeric keypad to select any channel 
or press to enter alphanumeric input in 
menus 
Use for digital channels. (p. 15)
Remote control sensor 
within about 23 feet 
(7 meters) in front of the 
TV set 
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 First Time Setup
or
Turn the TV On with the POWER button
or
(TV)(Remote)
Configure your viewing mode
 Select your  languageLanguage / Idioma / Langue
EnglishEspañol Français select
 OK
  Select your viewing mode (Be sure to select “Home use”)Set viewing mode
Step 2 of 6
Home UseStore Demonstration
OK
RETURN
Select
 select
 OK
  Please confirm your selection (Home Use) before pressing OK button.
 If you select  “Store Demonstration” by mistake in , 
confirmation screen will be displayed.
No
You are selecting the store demonstration mode.
If you select “Yes”, the picture mode will regularly reset
to “Vivid” and a Picture Refresh message will be displayed on the 
screen.Ye s select
 OK
  Select “No” and return to previous screen .  If you select “Yes”, Screen enters the store demonstration mode.
To display the “Set viewing mode” screen again as shown above and s\
elect 
“Home Use”, do one of the following:
• Press and hold down the side POWER button for at least five seconds\
.
• Unplug power cord for 30 seconds and plug it again.
Note
  If you use any other step other than  then turn the TV off, or if you used the EXIT 
button to quit before completing the settings, the next time you turn th\
e TV on, “First 
time setup” will not be automatically displayed. 
• The settings up to that point are saved.
• You can start “First time setup” at any time. (p. 34)
  Language, ANT/Cable setup, Input labels, Clock can also be changed from the  Settings Menu. (p. 34)
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”.
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Getting started
 First Time Setup
 
 Press to go back to 
the previous screen
Note
 About broadcasting systems
 Analog (NTSC):
     Conventional 
broadcasting
 Digital (ATSC):
     New 
programming 
that allows 
you to view 
more channels 
featuring 
high-quality video 
and sound
Auto  channel setup ( ANT/Cable setup) Select the connected  Antenna in terminalANT/Cable setup
Step 3 of 6CableAntenna Not used
ANTENNA
Cable In
ANTENNACable In
OK
RETURN
Select
 select
 OK
Not used: Go to  (Label 
inputs)
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.  Prevents accidental tuning to an unavailable signal, when Cable or Satel\
lite box is 
used.
 Select “Start”Auto program Step 4 of 6
StartSkip
OK
RETURN
Select
 select
 OK
Skip: Go to  (Label inputs)
Start  scanning the channels 
(Available channels are automatically set.)
Auto programProgressNumber of analog channels
Number of digital channels
Press RETURN to quit
8%10
0
RETURN
This process may take up to 20 minutes.
  This step is not needed when a Cable or Satellite  box is connected to an AV input.
 Complete the Auto program setup Completion message is displayed when the Auto program scan is successfully 
completed.
Auto program
Auto program completed. Press OK to continue.
Number of analog channels
Number of digital channels10
0
OK
RETURN
OKIf there is no available 
channel, return to  -  
(ANT/ Cable setup).
“Not used” will be selected.
 Operation of the EXIT button during “First time setup”
Press the button once to display confirmation screen. Press again to clo\
se 
confirmation screen.
[EXIT confirmation screen]
Are you sure you want to exit the First Time Setup?Ye s NoYes  Exit “First time setup”  
No  Return to the original screen.
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 Press to go back to 
the previous screen
Give names to the TV’s inputs (Label inputs) 
When done, select NEXT and press OK to go to the next step.Label inputsStep 5 of 6
Edit
Blu-ray, DVD ...
HDMI HDMI
RETURN
ChangeSelect
HDMI 3
Comp./Video
PC
Next HDMI 1
HDMI 2
ABC
Delete
abcRGBY
1 @.4 GHI7 PQRS2ABC5 JKL8 TUV3 DEF6MNO9WXYZ0 - ,LAST
 select
 Changeor
OK
RETURN
Select
ABC Delete 
abc RGBY
1  @. 4  GHI 7  PQRS 2 ABC 5  JKL 8  TUV 3  DEF 6  MNO 9  WXYZ 0 - , LAST 
HDMI 2
NEXTGAGA
Follow the instructions on 
screen to complete the 
following operations.
Label:  [BLANK] Not used/Blu-ray/DVD/DVD REC/HOME THTR/GAME/COMPUTER/
VCR/CABLE/SATELLITE/DVR/CAMERA/MONITOR/AUX/RECEIVER/MEDIA 
CTR/MEDIA EXT/OTHER
•  Select “Not used” for any back-panel input that has no device conn\
ected to it. Afterward, the input will be skipped when pressing INPUT, for your convenience.
•  The input labels can be changed at any time from the TV’s setup menu.
 Adjust the Clock (Set clock) 
When done, select NEXT and press OK to go to the next step.Step 6 of 6
Edit
RETURN
ChangeSelect09 
Set clock--
----
--
--Day
Hour
Minute
Next Ye a r
Month
 select
 ChangeOK
RETURN09 
10Minute
Next10or
Follow the instructions on 
screen to complete the 
following operations.
Complete the First time setup 
Congratulations!  You are done.
The First time setup can be repeated at any time. 
Press MENU and select SETUP; then “First time setup”.
OK
RETURN
Setup is complete. Enjoy your  Panasonic VIERA TV.
 To watch TV via a Cable box, Satellite receiver, or  any other source (DVD, DVR, 
gaming device, etc.), press the INPUT button and select the appropriate input.
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Getting started
Basic
 Watching TV First Time Setup
 Watching TV
Turn power on(TV)
or
(Remote)
Note
  Please select correct input -->  (p. 19)
 Select a channel number
up
down
or
•  Also available side CH button on the unit.
[For Cable/Satellite box connection]
- Use your connected box’s remote control.
 To directly enter the digital channel  number
When tuning to a digital channel, 
press the button to enter the minor 
number in a compound channel 
number.
example:  CH15-1:    
Note
  Reselect “Cable” or “Antenna” in “ANT in” of “ANT/Cable setup” to switch the signal  reception between cable TV and antenna. (p. 13, 28)
  The channel number and volume level remain the same even after the TV is turned off.
 
■Other Useful Functions
Listen with  SAP (Secondary Audio Programming)
 
■Select the Audio mode for watching TV
Digital mode
Press SAP to select next Audio track (if available) when receiving a digital channel.
 
Audio track 1 of 2  (English) 
Analog mode
Press SAP to select the desired Audio mode.
•  Each press of SAP will change the Audio mode. (Stereo/SAP/Mono)
  SAP is not available when watching TV with a Cable or Satellite box connected via HDMI.  Contact your Cable or Satellite operator for instructions on enabling SA\
P with their box.
 Closed Caption
 
■Switches the Closed Caption mode On or Off
 
Closed caption OnClosed caption OffClosed caption On mute
  Closed Caption is not available when watching TV with a Cable or Satellite box connected via HDMI.  Contact your Cable or Satellite operator for instructions on enabling CC\
 with their box.
 Displaying Information
 
■Displays and removes information. When watching programming via the Antenna/Cable input, 
shows the channel banner.
 
15-2 12:30 PM
30THE NEWS 
CC SAP
TV-G 1080i Standard 4:3ABC-HD
Channel
Station 
identifier SAP
indication Signal
resolution
Rating Level Picture
mode
Sleep timer
remaining time
Aspect ratio
Closed caption Clock
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Change aspect ratio and Zoom the picture
 
■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 ei\
ther 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 for\
mat. 
Top and bottom bars are unavailable.
2.  Connected devices, such as Cable/Satellite box, DVD/Blu-ray players and \
game  consoles have their own aspect (format) settings. Adjust the device’s aspect 
settings.
Display the  SUB MENU
 
■Press SUB MENU to show the Sub Menu screen This menu consists of shortcuts to convenient functions.
Sub menu is only available when the TV is using the Antenna/Cable input, not when using Cable or Satellite box. 
SUBMENUSpecify favorites or type of channels to view when pressing the channel \
up/
down button.
Set favorite channel (below) 
Edit the channel identifier (p. 29) 
Check the signal strength (p. 29)All
Setup SUB MENU
Edit CH caption
Signal meter Set favorite
Channel surf mode
 Call up a favorite channel
 
■ FAVORITEChannel numbers registered in Favorite are displayed on the favorite tun\
e screen. Select the desired broadcast 
station with the cursor or use the number buttons. (p. 15)
Favorite channels1/326-112345
or
select 
 
■Set the Favorite channel
SUBMENUAll
Setup SUB MENU
Edit CH caption
Signal meter Set favorite
Channel surf mode
Set favorite 1/326-112345
select the list number
(to save the channel 
without pressing OK)
or
 select the list 
number 
 save the displayed 
channel
 
■Delete a favorite channelSet favorite 1/326-112345
 select
 delete 
(while holding down)
 
■To change the page
Press repeatedly to change between pages (1/3, 2/3, 3/3 or exit)
Changes the page forward/backward
 
●Favorite channels cannot be set when using Cable or Satellite box.
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Basic
 Watching TV
 
■Other Useful Operations
Entering characters
You can use the remote control keys to enter the alphanumeric characters.\
 
■Switches input mode.
 ABC → abc → 123
Select OK
RETURNABC Delete
abcRGBY
1 @.4 GHI7 PQRS2ABC5 JKL8 TUV3 DEF6MNO9WXYZ0 - ,LAST
MenuInput labels
Comp. /Video
Video 1 HDMI 2
HDMI 3 HDMI 1
Navigation area
 
■Press each number key to cycle through the 
alphanumeric character. 
Password setting/entering
You need to enter the password when you access locked channel or inputs. \
Input your 4-digit password
MenuPassword
Enter password.
*   *   *   -
 
●If it is your first time entering the password, enter the password twice\
 in 
order to register it.
 
●Make a note of your password. Do not forget it. (If you have forgotten \
your 
password, consult your local dealer.)
 
●When you select a locked channel, a message will be displayed that 
allows you to view the channel after you input your password.
 
●Change password (p. 33)
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Using  VIERA TOOLS
 Press to exit from a menu screen
 
 Press to go back to the previous 
screen 
Display VIERA TOOLS
Select the item
VIERA Link
 select
 next
Set each item
   VIERA Link
VIERA Link (p. 26-27)
 Slideshow
Slideshow (p. 20-21)
 VIERA IMAGE VIEWER
VIERA IMAGE VIEWER (p. 20-21)
 Game mode
Game mode settingPlease select Picture mode.Game mode allows optimum picture settings 
for gaming.
Game Standard(Game/Standard) (p. 31)
  Eco mode
ECO/energy saving (p. 34)
VIERA TOOLS is the easy way to access the TV’s special features. They are displayed as shortcut icons on 
the TV screen.
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Basic
 Watching content from external devices Using VIERA TOOLS
With the connected equipment turned On
Display the  Input select menu
Select the input mode
Input selectTV1
5
234
6Comp./Video HDMI 1
HDMI 2
HDMI 3
PCAUX DVD
(example)
or
 select
 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.
Select the input of your choice, 
then press OK.
  During the selection, if no action 
is taken for several seconds, 
the “Input select” menu 
disappears.
HDMI 1 DVDTerminal
(example) Label  The terminal and label (names) 
of the connected equipment are 
displayed.
  To label each of the inputs, see  below.
Note
  The input label will be displayed on the “Input select” screen if \
the Input label was customized.
Operate the connected device directly by using its own 
remote control.
Note
  PC adjustments (p. 31)
 
■ Label each input 
 Select “Input labels” in “Setup” For each input, press  to select a 
label or  to edit
MenuSetup 1/2
Clock
ANT/Cable setup
Input labels Language
All
Channel surf mode
 select
 set
MenuInput labels
Comp./Video
PC HDMI 2
HDMI 3 HDMI 1
  Labeling each input with names of connected devices such as DVD Player, Cable box, etc. 
will help you to identify and switch between them.
•  See p. 34 for list of available label names.
•  You can also enter the label name directly. (Entering characters (p. 17))
 Watching content from external devices
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 Viewing photos with  VIERA IMAGE VIEWER
The VIERA Image Viewer lets you easily view still images on the television by simply inse\
rting an SD card into the VIERA 
SD card slot.
 Press to exit from a menu screen
 Press to go back to 
the previous screen
Insert the SD card
   Insert the card  Remove the card Compliant card type (maximum 
capacity): SDHC Card (32 GB), 
microSDHC Card (32 GB), SD 
Card (2 GB), miniSD Card (2 GB), 
microSD Card (2 GB) (requiring 
microSDHC Card/miniSD Card/
microSD Card adapter)
 If a microSDHC Card, miniSD Card 
or microSD Card is used, insert / 
remove it together with the adapter.
  For cautions and details on SD 
Cards (p. 37)
Press in lightly  on SD Card, 
then release.
Gently insert the SD Card label 
surface facing front.
Label surface
Push until a 
click is heard
Cutout
Display “VIERA IMAGE VIEWER”
  Auto play setting   Image viewer auto 
play (p. 34)
  Using VIERA TOOLS (p. 18)
Select the item
VIERA IMAGE VIEWER
  Displayed Thumbnail screen.
Slideshow  Start slideshow. 
 select
 nextSlideshow
Select the data to be viewed
SlideshowFoldersRYSort by monthGSort by dateB
OK
SelectRETURN
Name 
Pana0001
Date
 03/04/2010
Size  1029×1200
VIERA IMAGE VIEWERAll photos
Total  238
Pana0001
Pana0002 Pana0003 Pana0004
Pana0005 Pana0006 Pana0007 Pana0008
Pana0009 Pana0010 Pana0011 Pana0012
 select
 view
Thumbnail view
To start Slideshow
Selected picture information is displayed.
Total number of images.
Note
  Depending on the JPEG file format, “Information” contents may not \
be displayed  correctly. Refer to p. 37 (Data format for SD card browsing) for details.
View
Next
Rotate
Prev.RETURNPlay
Accessing
Displays one at a time
  To display/hide the Navigation area   
  Return to the Thumbnail view 
Accessing
NextPrev.Rotate
RETURN
Accessing
Pause
Next
Prev.
RETURN
Play
Navigation area Present status
(While reading the data)
Single photo viewSlideshowRotate 90 degrees (counter-clockwise)
To next photo
Rotate 90 degrees (clockwise)
To previous photo
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