Panasonic 32" Class 720p Lcd Hdtv Tc 32lx44 Owners Manual

							Getting started
11
 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. 34)
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, 40)
Switches to previously viewed channel 
or input
External equipment operations
(p. 31) Closed Caption On/Off (p. 15)
Selects Secondary Audio Programming (p. 15)
Exits from menu screen
VIERA Link menu (p. 30-31)
Display VIERA TOOLS Menu (p. 18)
Viewing from SD Card (p. 20-25)
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(Remote)
(TV)
Configure your viewing mode
 Select your languageLanguage / Idioma / Langue
English Español Français
Step 1 of 5 / Paso 1 de 5 / Étape 1 de 5
OKSelect
Selección Sélection
Select your language
Seleccione su idioma
Sélection de la langue select
 OK
 Select your viewing mode (Be sure to select “Home use”)Step 2 of 5
RETURN
OK
Select
Set viewing mode
Home use Store DemonstrationSelect your viewing environment 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.Yes 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 
select “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 
the TV on, “First time setup” will not be automatically displayed. 
• The settings up to that point are saved.• You can start “First time setup”. (p. 38) ●Language, ANT/Cable setup, Input labels, Clock can also be changed from 
the Settings Menu. (p. 38)
The 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. 38) is set to “No”. 
						

							Getting started
13
 First Time Setup
 Press to exit from 
a menu screen
 
 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
ANT/Cable setup Do you use a Cable, Satellite or Fiber Optic box with this TV?ANT/Cable setup
Step 3 of 5
ReturnOK
Select
Yes NoDo you use a Cable, Satellite or Fiber Optic box with this TV?
ANT/Cable setup
Step 3 of 5
Cable service
(No box)Over-the-Air AntennaHow does the TV receive its programming content?
Antenna
Cable In
ReturnOK
Select
Auto program Step 3 of 5
ReturnOK
Select
Yes NoStart scanning for available channels in your area?
ANT/Cable setup
Step 3 of 5
Antenna/Cable INAV IN
ANTENNA
Cable In
Which wiring method is used to connect your box to the TV?
HDMICOMPONENT INVIDEO IN
ReturnOK
Select
a   Select signal type 
(Cable/Antenna)
 Select scan type
 Start scanning
  Complete scanning
b   Select connection type 
for Cable or Satellite 
box and go to 
 (Input 
labels)
No
Yes
Yes
 select
 OK
 select
 OK
Auto program completed.
Press OK to continue.
Number of analog channels
Number of digital channels20 10
OK
RETURN
Auto programProgress
Number of analog channels
Number of digital channels
Press RETURN to quit This may take some time to complete.1%
0
RETURN  
						

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 Press to exit from 
a menu screen
 
 Press to go back to 
the previous screen
Label the inputs for easy identification (Label inputs)
To name each input, follow the instructions on screen.
When done, select NEXT and press OK to go to the next step.
Label inputsStep 4 of 5What is connected to HDMI 1 ?
For your convenience, you may name each input for easy identification.
The labels will be shown in the “Input select” menu.
HDMI
HDMI 1
HDMI 2
Comp./Video
PC
Next
Customize labelRETURNPress RIGHT to label each input or [RED] to enter your own
label.Select
Change
 select
 setorRETURNOK
Select1 @.4 GHI7 PQRS2ABC5 JKL8 TUV3 DEF6MNO9 WXYZ0 - ,LASTABCabc
GAMEVideo 1
Comp./Video
PCGAME
Follow the instructions on screen to complete the following 
operations.
 To edit the labels to match your connected devices.
Label: [BLANK] Blu-ray/CABLE/SATELLITE/DVD/DVD REC/DVR/GAME/HOME 
THTR/RECEIVER/COMPUTER/MEDIA CTR/MEDIA EXT/VCR/CAMERA/
MONITOR/AUX/OTHER/Not used
• Select “Not used” for any back-panel input that has no device connected 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.
Set clock
Step 5 of 5Adjusts the TV's date and time. (Needed for timer function)YearHourMonthMinute2037
- - -
-  -  - - - -
- - -Next
RETURNEdit
Current year.
Select
Change
Day
0 -9
 select
 setorAfter the clock is set, press OK to continue. 
RETURN 
OK 0  9  
Return to Prev. Ret 
EXIT Exit setup 
YearMode
Day
HourMonth
Minute 2010
Manual
1
12  AM 1
0
DSTTime zone
Minute10
Follow the instructions on screen to complete the following 
operations.
Complete First time setup 
Congratulations! You are done.
OK
RETURN
Congratulations!   
Setup is complete.
Enjoy your Panasonic VIERA TV.The First time setup can be repeated at any 
time.
Press MENU and select SETUP; then “First time 
setup”.
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 “A
NT in” of “ANT/Cable setup” to switch the signal reception between cable TV and antenna. (p. 13, 32) The channel number and volume le vel 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 modePress 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 oper ator for instructions on enabling SAP 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 whe n 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 1 0 8 0 i 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. 40)
• 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.  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. 33) 
Check the signal strength (p. 33)
Select
Change RETURN
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 tune 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
SUBMENU
Select
Change RETURN
All
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 ↑_____________|
 ■Press each number key 
to cycle through the 
alphanumeric character 
SelectOK
RETURNABC Delete
abcRGBY
1 @.4 GHI7 PQRS2ABC5 JKL8 TUV3 DEF6MNO9WXYZ0 - ,LAST
MenuInput labels
Video 2
Video 1 HDMI 2Comp./Video
HDMI 1
Navigation area
 ●You can also use a USB keyboard (not supplied) to enter the alphanumeric characters. ●Keyboard type (p. 38)
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. 37)
Operate USB keyboard
You can operate non-character keys as remote control keys.
 ■Key chart
Keyboard key Remote keyKeyboard key Remote key
UP/DOWN/LEFT/RIGHT Cursor key F4Input
Enter OKF5Channel Down(-)
BackSpace Return (when you do not  input character) F6
Channel up(+)
0-9 0-9 F7Volume Down(-)
F1 Menu F8Volume up(+)
F2 VIERA Tools F9(Red)/F10(Green)/
F11(Blue)/F12(Yellow) Color key
(Red/Blue/Yellow/Green)
F3 Submenu
 ●For more details on setting and operation of the USB keyboard, please also read the operating manuals for the USB 
keyboard.
 ●Some keyboards do not have these keys.  
						

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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
(example)
 select
 next
Set each item
 Media player
Media player (p. 20-25)
 Sleep
Off Timer (p. 36)
 VIERA Link
VIERA Link (p. 30-31)
 Eco mode
ECO/energy saving (p. 38)
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 selectANT/Cable In12345
HDMI 1
HDMI 2
Comp./VideoGAME
PC
Not used
AUX
(example)
Input label
or
 select
 enter
  Setup ANT/Cable (p. 32)
  Edit Device labels 
 Input labels (p. 38)
(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.
HDMI 1 GAMETerminal
(example) Label ●During the selection, if no action 
is taken for several seconds, 
the “Input select” menu 
disappears.
 ●The terminal and label (names) 
of the connected equipment are 
displayed.
Note
 ●The input label will be displayed on the “Input select” screen if the Input label was 
customized.
Operate the connected equipment directly or using the 
remote control supplied with the equipment
Note
 ●For details, see the manual for the connected equipment. ●PC adjustments (p. 35)
Watching content from external devices  
						

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Using Media player
You can view still and motion images and play music saved on a USB flash memory and an SD card.
Basic features for Media player
 ■Available contents and features
Option menuPhotos  p. 22-23
Videos  p. 24
Music  p. 25
Displays data information.
(File name, Date, and Size etc.)
* Information differs depending 
on selected data. select
 OK
 select
 OK
Photossotohp llA
Photos           reyalP aideM
Media select
Slideshow Drive selectInfo
SD memory card
OK
Select
RETURNSort
SUB MENU
VideosTitles/Folders view
Videos           reyalP aideM
2009_9 Nature2 Nature3 Nature4 Nature5 Nature6 2009_4 2009_7 Trip1
Trip2Trip3Trip4Trip5Room Nature1Media select
Play Drive selectInfo
SD memory card
OK
Select
RETURN
SUB MENU
MusicFolders
My Music_1
My Music_2 My Music_3
Media Player           Music
Media select
Play Folder Drive selectInfo
SD memory card
OK
Select
RETURN
SUB MENU
Drive selectsotohp llA
Photos           reyalP aideM
Media select
Slideshow Drive selectInfo
SD memory card
OK
Select
RETURNSort
SUB MENUSD memory card Drive select
OK
RETURN Select
Media selectsotohp llA
Photos           reyalP aideM
Device select
Slideshow Media selectInfo
SD memory card
OK
Select
RETURNSort
SUB MENUPhotos
Videos Music
Media Select
SD memory card
OK
RETURN Select
Information panelsotohp llA
Photos           reyalP aideM
Media select
Slideshow Drive selectInfo
SD memory card
OK
Select
RETURNSort
SUB MENU
1/70
File name: 100-0001.jpg
Date: 15/04/2011
Size: 640x480
Option menusotohp llA
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Media select
Slideshow Drive selectInfo
SD memory card
OK
Select
RETURNSort
SUB MENU
Setup SUB MENUSlideshow settings
Thumbnails sizeOK
RETURN
Select
SUBMENU
Media information
 ■Inserting or removing an SD card/USB flash memory
SD card
USB flash memory
 ●Insert the card
Gently insert the SD Card 
label surface facing front.
Push until a 
click is heard Label surface
Cutout
 ●Remove the card
Press in lightly on SD Card, 
then release.
 ●Insert the device ●Remove the device   
Insert straight inPull straight out
 ●Compliant card type (maximum capacity):  
SDXC Card (64 GB), 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.
 ●Media player only supports USB Mass storage 
class devices.
 ●For more information and cautions on SD card and USB flash memory (p. 41)