Panasonic Wide Lcd Television Tc 32lx300 Operating Instructions
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Installation
Receiver Location
Locate for comfortable viewing. Avoid placing where sunlight or other bright light (including reflection\
s) will fall on the
screen.
Use of some types of fluorescent lighting can reduce remote control tran\
smitter range.
Adequate ventilation is essential to prevent internal component failure.\
Keep away from areas of excessive heat or moisture.
Optional External Equipment
The Video / Audio connection between components can be made with shielded video and \
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Installation
Receiver Location
Locate for comfortable viewing. Avoid placing where sunlight or other bright light (including reflection\
s) will fall on the
screen.
Use of some types of fluorescent lighting can reduce remote control tran\
smitter range.
Adequate ventilation is essential to prevent internal component failure.\
Keep away from areas of excessive heat or moisture.
Optional External Equipment
The Video / Audio connection between components can be made with shielded video and \
audio...")
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BACable InANT
Connections
•For proper reception of VHF/UHF channels, an external antenna is require\
d. For best reception, an outdoor antenna is
recommended.
•T o view over-the-air TV programs only, connect the home antenna to ANTENNA (A).
To view over-the-air TV programs and cable TV programs, connect the cable TV’s cable to ANTENNA (A), and the
terrestrial antenna cable to ANTENNA (B) .
• Select the antenna mode in Input Setup (see page 15).
Antenna Connection
VHF antenna
F-Type Antenna
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BACable InANT
Connections
•For proper reception of VHF/UHF channels, an external antenna is require\
d. For best reception, an outdoor antenna is
recommended.
•T o view over-the-air TV programs only, connect the home antenna to ANTENNA (A).
To view over-the-air TV programs and cable TV programs, connect the cable TV’s cable to ANTENNA (A), and the
terrestrial antenna cable to ANTENNA (B) .
• Select the antenna mode in Input Setup (see page 15).
Antenna Connection
VHF antenna
F-Type Antenna
Adapter...")
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Connections
COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT Connection
This TV is capable of displaying 1080i and 480p DTV signals when connected to\
a DTV Tuner Set-Top Box (STB). This
TV also utilizes a progressive scan doubler, which de-interlaces the NTSC signal and progressively scans the image.\
This allows you to sit close to the TV and not see the thin black horizontal lines (venetian blind effect) associated with
interlaced TV pictures.
•To view DTV programs, connect the STB to the component video input termin\
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Connections
COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT Connection
This TV is capable of displaying 1080i and 480p DTV signals when connected to\
a DTV Tuner Set-Top Box (STB). This
TV also utilizes a progressive scan doubler, which de-interlaces the NTSC signal and progressively scans the image.\
This allows you to sit close to the TV and not see the thin black horizontal lines (venetian blind effect) associated with
interlaced TV pictures.
•To view DTV programs, connect the STB to the component video input termin\
als...")
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AV I N
RLAUDIOHDMI AUDIO IN
HDMI IN
HDMI OUTL
R
VIDEO
PR
RL 1
2
1
2
P
BY
AUDIO
COMPONENTVIDEO
VIDEO S-VIDEOINPUT
AUDIO OUTINPUT
HDMI
AUDIO IN
AUDIO OUT
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Connections
HDMI ∗1 (High Definition Multi media Interface) is the first all-digital cons\
umer electronics A/V interface that supports
uncompressed standard. The HDMI terminal supports both video and audio information.
An EIA/CEA-861/861B ∗
2-compliant device, such as a Set-Top Box or DVD player with HDMI or DVI output terminal can be
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AV I N
RLAUDIOHDMI AUDIO IN
HDMI IN
HDMI OUTL
R
VIDEO
PR
RL 1
2
1
2
P
BY
AUDIO
COMPONENTVIDEO
VIDEO S-VIDEOINPUT
AUDIO OUTINPUT
HDMI
AUDIO IN
AUDIO OUT
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Connections
HDMI ∗1 (High Definition Multi media Interface) is the first all-digital cons\
umer electronics A/V interface that supports
uncompressed standard. The HDMI terminal supports both video and audio information.
An EIA/CEA-861/861B ∗
2-compliant device, such as a Set-Top Box or DVD player with HDMI or DVI output terminal can be
connected...")
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Connections
CableCARDTM allows you to tune digital and high definition cable channels through th\
e cable antenna. Consult your cable
company on the availability of CableCARD TM
.
CableCARDTM Connection
Procedure
1. Connect the cable antenna to ANTENNA (A).
2. Turn the TV on (see page 15).
3. Set the input mode to TV (see page 8).
4. Insert the CableCARD
TM (with upper side facing out) into CableCARD TM
slot on the back of the TV.
Follow the messages displayed on the screen.
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Connections
CableCARDTM allows you to tune digital and high definition cable channels through th\
e cable antenna. Consult your cable
company on the availability of CableCARD TM
.
CableCARDTM Connection
Procedure
1. Connect the cable antenna to ANTENNA (A).
2. Turn the TV on (see page 15).
3. Set the input mode to TV (see page 8).
4. Insert the CableCARD
TM (with upper side facing out) into CableCARD TM
slot on the back of the TV.
Follow the messages displayed on the screen.
BA Cable InANT
POD...")
11 Audio / Video Connections Connections AV INDIGITAL AUDIO OUT VIDEO PR RL1 2 1 2 P BY AUDIO COMPONENTVIDEO VIDEO S-VIDEOINPUT AUDIO OUTINPUT HDMI AUDIO IN RLAUDIOAUDIO OUT DIGITAL AUDIO OUTAUDIO INL R OPTICAL IN VIDEO PR RL1 2 1 2 P BY AUDIO COMPONENTVIDEO VIDEO S-VIDEOINPUT AUDIO OUTINPUT HDMI AUDIO IN DIGITAL AUDIO OUT Notes: •External speakers cannot be connected directly to AUDIO OUT terminals. •When ATSC channel is selected, the output from the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack will be Dolby Digital. When NTSC channel is selected, the output will be PCM. AUDIO OUT Connection For a full Home Theater sound experience, an external Dolby Digital∗ decoder and a multichannel amplifier must be connected to the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal on the TV. ∗Dolby Digital 5.1 channel surround sound delivers digital-quality sound. Dolby Digital provides five discrete full-bandwidth channels for front left, front right, center, surround left and surround right, plus a LFE (Low Frequency Effect) subwoofer channel. Example of output audio connection Amplifier Audio cable Optical digital audio cableor
12 Connections COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT Connection This TV is capable of displaying 1080i and 480p DTV signals when connected to\ a DTV Tuner Set-Top Box (STB). This TV also utilizes a progressive scan doubler, which de-interlaces the NTSC signal and progressively scans the image.\ This allows you to sit close to the TV and not see the thin black horizontal lines (venetian blind effect) associated with interlaced TV pictures. •To view DTV programs, connect the STB to the component video input termin\ als (Y, P B, PR) of the TV. Component video inputs provide luminance and separate color signals. • Set the output of the STB to either 1080i or 480p. •A DTV signal must be available in your area. • Use a Panasonic DTV-STB (Digital TV-Set-Top Box) or DVD Player. PBY Y PRPBPRRLAUDIOCOMPONENT VIDEO INPUT 1 / 2AUDIO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUTL R VIDEO PR RL 1 2 1 2 P BY AUDIO COMPONENTVIDEO VIDEO S-VIDEOINPUT AUDIO OUTINPUT HDMI AUDIO INDVD player Example of input signal source Digital TV-Set-Top Box (DTV-STB) Audio cable Component Video cable VIDEO PR RL 1 2 1 2 P BY AUDIO COMPONENTVIDEO VIDEO S-VIDEOINPUT AUDIO OUTINPUT HDMI AUDIO IN S-VIDEO VIDEO RLAUDIOINPUT 1 / 2AUDIO OUT VIDEO OUT S-VIDEO OUTL R Example of input signal source VCR Note: Connect the S-VIDEO or VIDEO terminal. Audio cable V ideo cable S-Video cable VIDEO 1 / 2 INPUT Connection
13 AV I N RLAUDIOHDMI AUDIO IN HDMI IN HDMI OUTL R VIDEO PR RL 1 2 1 2 P BY AUDIO COMPONENTVIDEO VIDEO S-VIDEOINPUT AUDIO OUTINPUT HDMI AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT 12 Connections HDMI ∗1 (High Definition Multi media Interface) is the first all-digital cons\ umer electronics A/V interface that supports uncompressed standard. The HDMI terminal supports both video and audio information. An EIA/CEA-861/861B ∗ 2-compliant device, such as a Set-Top Box or DVD player with HDMI or DVI output terminal can be connected to the HDMI input terminal. HDMI Connection ∗1. HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are tradema\ rks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC. ∗2.EIA/CEA-861/861B profiles compliance covers profiles for transmission of\ uncompressed digital video including high bandwidth digital content protection. ∗3.HDMI-DVI conversion cable (TY-SCHO3DH): available on Panasonic website (www.panasonic.com). Consult your consumer electronics dealer for availability. Notes: • This input terminal is not intended for use with computers. • 720p/1080i signals will be re-formatted to view on your LCD display. Notes: • This HDMI connector is Type A. • If you connect equipment without a digital output terminal, connect to t\ he COMPONENT VIDEO, S-VIDEO or VIDEO input terminal on the TV so you can receive an analog signal. • The HDMI IN terminal can only be used with 720p, 1080i, 480i or 480p pic\ ture signals. Set the Digital Set -Top Box DIGITAL OUT terminal Output setting to 720p, 1080i, 480i or 480p. For detailed info\ rmation, refer to the Digital Set -Top Box instruction manual. If you cannot display the picture because you\ r Digital Set -Top Box does not have a DIGITAL OUT terminal Output setting, use the component Video Input (or the S-Video Input or Video Input). In this case the picture will be displayed as an analog signal. Compatible VIDEO Signal Compatible sampling freguency of AUDIO signal through HDMI (L.PCM) : 48 kHz / 44.1 kHz / 32 kHz Set-Top Box DVD player Audio cable HDMI cable Example of HDMI input signal source • If the external device has DVI output only, use a DVI to HDMI adapter cable ∗3 to connect to the HDMI terminal. • Connect the audio cables to the AUDIO IN terminals when using a DVI to HDMI adapter cable. • Select the audio setting in HDMI In (see page 23). 720p 1080i 480p 480i No. of dots (H × × × × × V) 1,280 × × × × × 720p 1,920 × × × × × 1,080i 720 × × × × × 480p 640 × × × × × 480p 720 × × × × × 480i Vertical scanning frequency (Hz) 59.94/60 59.94/60 59.94/60 59.94/60 59.94/60 Ferrite core (supplied) Attach just beside the connector. Attaching the ferrite core Pull back the tabs (in two places) to open. Put the cable and close.
14 Connections CableCARDTM allows you to tune digital and high definition cable channels through th\ e cable antenna. Consult your cable company on the availability of CableCARD TM . CableCARDTM Connection Procedure 1. Connect the cable antenna to ANTENNA (A). 2. Turn the TV on (see page 15). 3. Set the input mode to TV (see page 8). 4. Insert the CableCARD TM (with upper side facing out) into CableCARD TM slot on the back of the TV. Follow the messages displayed on the screen. BA Cable InANT POD MODULEINSERT THIS END Upper side of the card Notes: • If you experience keyboard or remote control function hang-up when using\ CableCARD TM, unplug the TV and plug it back in and try the controls again. If this condition still exists, please ca\ ll Panasonic Customer Call Center for further instructi ons. • Do not insert a PC card into CableCARD TM slot. Front Panel Connection R L TV/VIDEO OK MENU VOLUME CHANNELPC CARDS VIDEO HPJ VIDEO INPUT 3L-AUDIO-R ELECT AUDIO OUT VIDEO OUT S-VIDEO OUT S VIDEO HPJ VIDEO INPUT 3L-AUDIO-R Example of input signal source CAMCORDER VIDEO GAME CONSOLE Headphones / Earphones (not supplied) M3 plug S-Video cable V ideo cable Audio cable Note: Connect the S-VIDEO or VIDEO terminal.
15 TVVCRDVD RCVR LIGHT TV/VIDEOAANTENNA B SAP AUX POWER DTVDBS/CBL First Time Setup For your convenience, First Time Setup menu will be displayed on screen when the set is turned on for the first time. If needed, follow the menus and procedures displayed on-screen for setting up the features. You can also make the settings in Setup menu (see pages 30-32). TV POWER VCRDVD RCVR LIGHT TV/VIDEOA -ANTENNA - B SAP 123 AUX ASPECT MUTERECALLCH VOL CHVOL OK MENU EXIT DTVDBS/CBL SLEEP Select the configuration of RF input depending on the signal source. Press to select Input Setup. Press to enter the sub-menu field.First Time Setup Input Setup Cable/Antenna Auto Scan LanguageSetting 1 3 CH VOL CHVOL OK Press to start the Auto Scan. All available channels with a signal will be programmed into memory. POWER TV/VIDEO OK MENU VOLUME CHANNELPC CARDS VIDEO HPJ VIDEO INPUT 3L-AUDIO-R ELECT POWER button Power ON / OFF Connect the plug to the wall outlet. Remote control sensor Power indicater Power on : Red Power off: No Light Press to turn the TV on or off. Note: The TV will consume some power as long as the power cord is inserted into the wall outlet. 1 2 CH VOL CHVOL OK 2 Press to select Cable Only, Cable/Antenna or Antenna Only. Press to enter your selection. Input Setup CH VOL CHVOL OK
16 This feature allows you to selectively auto scan channels. You can scan All, Analog only channels or Analog & Digital channels. Notes: •If the EXIT button is pressed at anytime during Auto Scan, Auto Scan will be cancelled and the TV will return to the First Time Setup menu. •If a CableCARD TM is present during the First Time Setup and Antenna (A) is set to cable, Antenna (A) will not be scanned due to the CableCARDTM providing the channel map. Press to select the sub-menu. Press to start Auto Scan. After Auto Scan is completed, the TV tunes to the first channel found during Auto Scan. 1Press to select Auto Scan. Press to enter the sub-menu field. 2 To return to the previous menu Auto Scan First Time Setup Language CH VOL CHVOL OK 1 2Press to select Language. Press to enter the sub-menu field. Select the On screen Display language. Press to select English, Spanish or French. Press to enter your selection. MENU EXIT Press to return. Press to return to normal picture. To exit the menu First Time Setup Input Setup Scan All Antenna (A) Analog Antenna (A) Analog & Digital Antenna (B) Analog Antenna (B) Analog & Digital Auto Scan Language First Time Setup Input Setup Auto Scan Language EnglishSetting CH VOL CHVOL OK CH VOL CHVOL OK CH VOL CHVOL OK
17 Watching TV programs VHF and UHF MENU R-TUNEPROG EXIT VCRDVD RCVR LIGHT A -ANTENNA - B SAP 123 456 78 0 9 AUX ASPECT MUTERECALL STOPPAUSE TV/VCR REC CH VOL CHVOL OK POWER TV/VIDEO TV FF SPLIT PLAY DTVDBS/CBL SLEEP TV OPEN/CLOSESPLIT CH DVD/VCR CH SWAP REW POWER Notes: •The channel number and volume level remain the same even after the TV is turned off. •Power consumption can be reduced if the volume level is lowered. TV CH VOL CHVOL OK CH VOL CHVOL OK Cable TV CH VOL CHVOL OK POWER Make sure that registration with cable TV provider and connection of equipment are completed. Notes: •The remote control code number is set for Panasonic products. •To operate other manufacturer’s product, see pages 50-55. DBS/CBL 1 2 3 4 Press to select the desired volume level. Press to operate the TV set with the remote control. Press to turn the TV on. Press to select desired channel. 1 2 3Press to select the TV channel 3 or 4. Press to operate the cable box with the remote control. Press to turn the cable box on. Point the remote control toward the cable box.
18 MENU CH VOL CHVOL OK Picture Color Tint Brightness Picture Sharpness Normal Other Adjust Pic Mode Vivid 31 Back Light63 31 31 63 42 Set TV POWER R-TUNEPROG VCRDVD RCVR LIGHT TV/VIDEOA -ANTENNA - B SAP 123 456 78 0 9 AUX ASPECT MUTERECALL STOPPAUSE TV/VCR REC CH VOL CHVOL OK MENUEXIT FF SPLIT PLAY DTVDBS/CBL SLEEP TV OPEN/CLOSESPLIT CH DVD/VCR CH SWAP REW Menu Navigation 1Press to display the Main menu. 2Press to select the menu. Timer (see page 27) Setup (see page 30) Lock (see page 36) 3 4Press to enter the sub-menu field. Press to select the sub-menu. Press to adjust the sub-menu.ex. Picture menu About The About screen displays assorted information about the TV. Please have this information when calling Customer Care Center. Picture (see page 20) Audio (see page 22) Channel (see page 24) CH VOL CHVOL OK CH VOL CHVOL OK
19 Press to select Other Adjust. Press to display the sub-menu. To select Other Adjust sub-menu Press to return. To return to the previous menu Press to return to normal picture. To exit the menu Menu Navigation 1 2 Press to select the sub-menu. Press to adjust or activate the sub-menu. CH VOL CHVOL OK MENU EXIT Other Adjust AI Picture Video NR 3D Y/C Filter Color Matrix MPEG NR Color Temp Cool On On On Color Enhance Off Off Advanced AdjustSD CH VOL CHVOL OK
20 CH VOL CHVOL OK Press to select the sub-menu. Press to adjust the sub-menu. Lets you choose the pre-set picture mode that best suits the program you are viewing. This feature also affects Color Temp setting (see page 21). Notes: •Each mode has its own picture settings (Back Light, Color, Tint, Brightness, Picture and Sharpness). •The Custom setting is stored for TV, VIDEO1, VIDEO2, VIDEO3, COMPONENT1, COMPONENT2, HDMI and Card operations mode individually. Press to select Other Adjust. Press to display the sub-menu. Other Adjust AI Picture Video NR 3D Y/C Filter Color Matrix MPEG NR Color Temp Cool On On On Color Enhance Off Off Advanced AdjustSD Menu Navigation Picture Picture Color Tint Brightness Picture Sharpness Normal Other Adjust Pic Mode Vivid 31 Back Light63 31 31 63 42 Set CH VOL CHVOL OK Item Explanations Back Light Color Tint Brightness Picture Sharpness NormalAdjusts luminance of the back light. Adjusts desired color intensity. Adjusts natural flesh tones. Adjusts dark areas of picture. Adjusts white areas of picture. Adjusts clarity of outline detail. Resets all picture adjustments to factory default settings. CH VOL CHVOL OK Press to select Pic Mode. Press to select the picture mode. • Vivid (default) : Provides enhanced picture contrast and sharpness for viewing in a well- lit room. • Standard : Recommended for normal viewing conditions with subdued room lighting. • Cinema : For watching movies in a darkened room. It provides a soft, film-like picture. • Custom : You can customize the picture settings to suit your preference. (see page 21, Advanced Adjust) • Auto : Automatically senses the ambient light conditions and adjusts the brightness and gradation accordingly, to optimize contrast. Pic Mode Back Light / Color / Tint / Brightness / Picture / Sharpness / Normal Other Adjust