Panasonic Tx L32c30 Operating Instructions

							Operating Instructions
LCD TV
BFE
TQB4GC0667-1
Thank you for purchasing this Panasonic product.
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.
Model No.
TH-L32C30K
TH-L32C30M
TH-L32C30T
TH-L32C30X
English
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Enjoy rich multimedia
Camcorder
Amplifier with 
Speaker systemVCR
DVD Player
Blu-ray Disc Player DVD RecorderSet top box SD Card
Personal computer
Experience an amazing level of 
multimedia excitement
Sharp pictures with HDMI terminal
Create home theatre and DVD recorder link-ups with “VIERA Link” without 
complicated settings!
This product is licensed under the AVC patent portfolio license for the personal and non-commercial use of a 
consumer to (i) encode video in compliance with the AVC Standard (“AVC Video”) and/or (ii) decode AVC Video 
that was encoded by a consumer engaged in a personal and non-commercial activity and/or was obtained from 
a video provider licensed to provide AVC Video. No license is granted or shall be implied for any other use. 
Additional information may be obtained from MPEG LA, LLC. See http://www.mpegla.com.
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							Contents
Be Sure to Read
Safety Precautions ······························ 4
(Warning / Caution)
Notes ················································ 5
Quick Start Guide
Accessories / Options ·························· 6
Basic Connection ································ 9
Identifying Controls ····························· 10
Auto Tuning······································· 12
Basic Features
Watching TV······································ 15
Viewing Teletext ································· 18
Watching External Inputs ····················· 20
How to Use VIERA TOOLS ·················· 21
How to Use the Menu Functions ············ 22
Advanced Features
Tuning and Editing Channels ················ 30
Child Lock········································· 32
Input Labels ······································ 33
Shipping Condition (Reset settings) ······· 34
Using Media Player····························· 35
Using Network Services ······················· 44
VIERA Link Functions ························· 53
External Equipment ···························· 58
Technical
Technical Information ·························· 61
FAQs ··············································· 68
Maintenance ····································· 70
Specifications ···································· 71
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DLNA CERTIFIED™ are 
trademarks, service marks, 
or certification marks of the 
Digital Living Network Alliance.
HDMI, the HDMI Logo and 
High-Definition Multimedia 
Interface are trademarks or 
registered trademarks of HDMI 
Licensing LLC in the United 
States and other countries.
“AVCHD” and the “AVCHD” 
logo are trademarks of 
Panasonic Corporation and 
Sony Corporation.
Manufactured under license 
from Dolby Laboratories. 
Dolby and the double-D 
symbol are trademarks of 
Dolby Laboratories.
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therefrom.
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SD-3C, LLC.
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Corporation.
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Safety Precautions
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  Safety Precautions
Handling the mains plug and lead  ●Insert the mains plug fully into the socket outlet. (If the mains plug is loose, it could generate heat 
and cause fire.)
  ●Ensure that the mains plug is easily accessible.  ●Do not touch the mains plug with a wet hand. (This may cause electrical shock.)   ●Do not damage the mains lead. (A damaged lead may cause fire or electrical shock.)  ●Do not move the TV with the lead plugged in the socket outlet.  ●Do not place a heavy object on the lead or place the lead near a high-temperature object.  ●Do not twist the lead, bend it excessively, or stretch it.  ●Do not pull on the lead. Hold onto the mains plug body when disconnecting the lead.  ●Do not use a damaged mains plug or socket outlet.
If you find any 
abnormality, remove 
the mains plug 
immediately!
  ●Mains plug types vary between countries.AC Auto 
110-240 V, 
50 / 60 Hz
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Power source / Installation  ●This TV is designed for:  ●AC Auto 110 - 240 V, 50 / 60 Hz  ●Table top use
Do not insert foreign objects into the TV  ●Do not allow any objects to drop into the TV 
through the air vents. (Fire or electrical shock 
may result.)
Do not remove covers and NEVER 
modify the TV yourself
  ●Do not remove the rear cover as live parts are 
accessible when it is removed. There are no 
user serviceable parts inside. (High-voltage 
components may cause serious electrical 
shock.) 
  ●Have the TV checked, adjusted, or repaired at 
your local Panasonic dealer.
Do not place the TV on sloped or 
unstable surfaces
  ●The TV may fall off or tip over.
Do not expose to rain or excessive 
moisture
  ●To prevent damage which might result in 
electric shock or fire, do not expose this TV to 
rain or excessive moisture. This TV must not 
be exposed to dripping or splashing water and 
objects filled with liquid, such as vases, must 
not be placed on top of or above the TV.
Use only the dedicated pedestals / 
mounting equipment
  ●Using an unapproved pedestal or other fixtures 
may make the TV unstable, risking injury. Be 
sure to ask your local Panasonic dealer to 
perform setup.
  ●Use approved pedestals (p. 6) / wall-hanging 
brackets (p. 6).
Do not expose to direct sunlight and 
other sources of heat
  ●Avoid exposing the TV to direct sunlight and 
other sources of heat.
Do not allow children to handle SD Card  ●As with any small object, SD Cards can be 
swallowed by young children. Please remove 
SD Card immediately after use and store out of 
reach of children.
To prevent the spread 
of fire, keep candles 
or other open flames 
away from this 
product at all times
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							Caution
Safety Precautions   |   Notes
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This appliance is intended for use in tropical climates
When cleaning the TV, remove the mains plug
  ●Cleaning an energised TV may cause electrical shock.
When the TV is not going to be used for a long period of time, remove the mains plug  ●This TV will still consume some power even in the Off mode, as long as the mains plug is still 
connected to a live socket outlet.
Allow sufficient space around the TV for radiated heat
Minimum distance
1010
10 10
(cm)
  ●When using the pedestal, keep the space between the bottom of the 
TV and the surface where the TV is set.
  ●If using a Wall-hanging bracket, refer to its manual.
Do not block the rear air vents  ●Blocked ventilation by newspapers, table cloths, curtains, etc. may cause overheating, fire or electrical 
shock.
Do not apply strong force or impact to the display panel  ●This may cause damage resulting in injury.
Do not expose your ears to excessive volume from the headphones  ●Irreversible damage can be caused.
 
Notes
Auto power standby function  ●The TV will automatically go to Standby mode in the following conditions:  ●no signal is received and no operation is performed for 30 minutes in TV mode  ●[Off Timer] is active in the Setup Menu (p. 15)  ●no operation is performed for the period selected in [Auto Standby] (p. 29)
Keep the TV away from these types of equipment  ●Electronic equipment
In particular, do not place video equipment near the TV. Electromagnetic interference may distort 
images / sound.
  ●Equipment with an infrared sensor
This TV also emits infrared rays. This may affect operation of other equipment.
Transport only in upright position
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							  Accessories / Options
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Accessories / Options
Remote Control  ●N2QAYB000603
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MENUSURROUNDINPUT
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Batteries for the 
Remote Control (2)
  ●R6 (AA)
 
Pedestal (p. 7)Pedestal hole cover sheet
(Not applicable for
TH-L32C30M)
Operating Instructions
  ●This product contains possibly dangerous parts (such as plastic bags), which can be breathed in or 
swallowed by young children accidentally. Keep these parts out of reach of young children.
Standard accessories
Please contact your nearest Panasonic dealer to purchase the recommended optional accessories. For 
additional details, please refer to the manual of the optional accessories.
Wireless LAN 
Adaptor and 
Extension cable
Please refer to the following web site for usable Wireless LAN Adaptor.
(English only)
http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/tv/
  ●Additional information for Wireless LAN Adaptor and access point may also be 
found on this web site.
Caution
  ●To use the Wireless LAN Adaptor, an Access Point is needed.  ●It is recommended to use the Wireless LAN Adaptor with the extension cable.  ●To avoid radio wave interference, keep the TV away from other wireless LAN 
devices, microwaves and devices that operate on 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz signals when 
using the Wireless LAN Adaptor. Otherwise a malfunction may occur.
  ●Depending on the area, this optional accessory may not be available.
  Wall-hanging 
bracket
  ●TY-WK3L2RW
The angle of 
wall-hanging 
bracket can be 
adjusted in “zero 
tilting (vertical)” 
and “5 or 
10-degree tilting” 
for this TV.
(View from the side) Holes for wall-hanging 
bracket installationDepth of screw: 
minimum 7 mm 
maximum 13 mm
Screw Thread Type: M4
Screw for fixing the TV onto the wall-hanging 
bracket (not supplied with the TV)200 mm
200 mm Rear of the TV
Warning  ●Using other wall-hanging brackets, or installing a wall-hanging bracket by yourself 
pose the risk of personal injury and product damage. In order to maintain the 
unit’s performance and safety, be absolutely sure to ask your dealer or a licensed 
contractor to secure the wall-hanging brackets. Any damage caused by installing 
without a qualified installer will void your warranty.
  ●Do not mount the unit directly below ceiling lights (such as spotlights, floodlights 
or halogen lights) which typically give off high heat. Doing so may warp or damage 
plastic cabinet parts.
  ●Take care when fixing wall brackets to the wall. Always ensure that there are no 
electrical cables or pipes in the wall before hanging bracket.
  ●To prevent fall and injury, remove the TV from its fixed wall position when it is no 
longer in use.
Optional accessories
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							  Accessories / Options
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Installing the pedestal hole cover sheet (Not applicable for TH-L32C30M)
You need to install the pedestal hole cover sheet only if you opt to mount your TV on the wall.
1  Slide the cover sheet into the pedestal hole area 
until it locks into place (follow the arrows as 
shown in Figure A).
2  The final condition after installation is shown in 
Figure B.
Pedestal hole cover sheet Make sure the cover sheet has covered all area 
of the pedestal hole.Installation area
Figure A Figure  B
  Attaching the pedestal
Warning
Do not disassemble or modify the pedestal.
  ●Otherwise the TV may fall over and become damaged, and personal injury may result.
Caution
Do not use any pedestal other than that provided with this TV.
  ●Otherwise the TV or the display may fall over and become damaged, and personal injury may result.
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.
  ●If insufficient care is taken to ensure screws are properly tightened during assembly, the pedestal will 
not be strong enough to support the TV, and it might fall over and become damaged, and personal 
injury may result.
Ensure that the TV does not fall over.
  ●If the TV is knocked or children climb onto the pedestal with the TV installed, the TV may fall over and 
personal injury may result.
Two or more people are required to install and remove the TV.
  ●If two or more people are not present, the TV may be dropped, and personal injury may result.
Assembly screw (4)
(black) Assembly screw (4)
(black) Bracket Base
Assembling the pedestal
Use the assembly screws  to fasten 
the bracket  to the base  securely.  ●Make sure that the screws are 
securely tightened.
  ●Forcing the assembly screws the 
wrong way will strip the threads.Securing the TV
Insert the bracket into the TV, and then fasten securely 
with the assembly screws 
.  ●Tighten the four assembly screws loosely at first, then 
tighten them firmly to fix securely.
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Caution  ●Incorrect installation may cause battery leakage 
and corrosion, resulting in damage to the remote 
control.
  ●Do not mix old and new batteries.  ●Do not mix different battery types (such as alkaline 
and manganese batteries).
  ●Do not use rechargeable (Ni-Cd) batteries.  ●Do not burn or breakup batteries.  ●Batteries must not be exposed to excessive heat 
such as sunshine, fire or the like.
  ●Do not disassemble or modify the remote control.
 
Inserting and removing remote’s batteries
AC11
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							  Basic Connection
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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.
Note  ●Keep some space between the TV and RF cable to prevent distorted image.  ●Do not put the RF cable close to the mains lead to avoid noise.  ●Do not place the RF cable under the TV.  ●To obtain optimum picture and sound quality, an aerial, the correct cable (75 
 coaxial) and the correct 
terminating plug are required.
  ●If a communal aerial system is used, you may need the correct connection cable and plug between the 
wall aerial socket and the TV.
  ●Your local Television Service Centre or dealer may be able to assist you in obtaining the correct aerial 
system for your area and the accessories required.
  ●Any matters regarding aerial installation, upgrading of existing systems or accessories required, and 
the costs incurred, are the responsibility of you, the Customer.
  ●VIERA Link connection  (p. 53)  ●Other equipment connection  (p. 58 - 60)  ●Read the manual of the equipment, too.
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Rear of the TV
Mains lead
RF cable AC Auto 
110-240 V,
50 / 60 HzSatellite dish
Satellite cableAerial
Fully wired HDMI 
compliant cableSet top box
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							  Identifying Controls
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Identifying Controls
1USB port
2SD Card slot
3HDMI3 terminal
4AV3 terminals
5Headphones jack
6Remote control signal receiver  ●Do not place any objects between the 
TV remote control signal receiver and 
remote control.
7C.A.T.S. (Contrast Automatic Tracking 
System) sensor
  ●Senses brightness to adjust picture 
quality when [Eco Mode] in the Picture 
Menu is set to [On] 
 (p. 24)
8Power LED  ●Red: Standby
Green: On
When using the remote control, 
indicates the TV has received a 
command.
9Function select  ●[Volume] / [Backlight] / [Contrast] / 
[Brightness] / [Colour] / [Sharpness] /
[Tint] (NTSC signal) / [Bass] /
[Treble]/ [Balance] / [Auto Tuning]
[Bass] / [Treble] is displayed only when 
[Mode] in the Sound Menu is set to 
[Music] or [Speech]
 (p. 26)
10Channel Up / Down, adjusts settings 
(when using the F button), switches the 
TV On (press either button for about
1 second when in Standby mode)
11Changes the input mode
12  Mains power On / Off switch  ●Use to switch the TV mains power
On / Off. If you turn your TV to Standby 
mode with the remote control (p. 11), and 
then turn off the TV mains power, the 
TV will be in Standby mode when you 
next turn on the mains power.
About the Operation Guide - On-screen Displays
The Operation Guide is displayed at the bottom of the On-screen Display.
The buttons for operations and the manner of operations are displayed.
  TV
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Example: [Sound Menu]
Operation 
Guide
Select
EXIT
Change
RETURNPage up
Page down
Sound Menu
1/2
ModeMusic
Bass
Treble
Balance
Headphone Volume
Surround
Volume Correction
Speaker Distance to Wall Over 30cm
MPX0 110 0 0
Off
Stereo
EXIT
RETURN
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