Panasonic TC-32LX34 manual

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    Owner ’s Manual 32” Class 720p LCD HDTV (31.5 inches measured diagonally) Manual de usuario T elevisión de alta definición de 720p y clase 32” de LCD (31,5 pulgadas medidas diagonalmente) For more detailed instructions, refer to the Operating Instructions on the CD-ROM. T o view the Operating Instructions on the CD-ROM, you need a computer [...]

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    2 ANTENNA LEAD-IN WIRE ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT (NEC SECTION 810-20) GROUNDING CONDUCTORS (NEC SECTION 810-21) GROUND CLAMPS POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM (NEC ART 250, P AR T H) ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT GROUND CLAMP EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER (NEC) NA TIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE Safety Precautions Note to CA TV System Installer This[...]

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    3 19) An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines, other electric light, power circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing an outside antenna system, extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal. 2[...]

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    4 CEA CHILD SAFETY NOTICES W ARNING Flat panel displays are not always supported on the proper stands or installed according to the manufacturer ’s recommendations. Flat panel displays that are inappropriately situated on dressers, bookcases, shelves, desks, speakers, chests or carts may fall over and may cause personal injury or even death. The [...]

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    5 Owner ’s Manual (Book) Owner ’s Manual (CD-ROM) Optional Accessory W all-hanging bracket TY -WK3L2RW The angle of wall-hanging bracket can be adjusted in “zero tilting (vertical)”, “5-degree tilting”, “10-degree tilting”, “15-degree tilting” and “20-degree tilting” for this TV . W ARNING Please contact your nearest Panason[...]

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    6 Accessories Assembly screws (4 of each) A B XSS4+16FJK size (M4 × 16) XYN4+F12FJK size (M4 × 12) Bracket (1) Base (1) ■ Assembling the pedestal Fix securely with assembly screws A . (T otal 4 screws) T ighten screws firmly . A Bracket Front Base ■ Set-up Fix securely with assembly screws . (T otal 4 screws) T ighten screws firmly . B B Foam[...]

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    7 Connections Connection Panels Power Cord (Connect after all the other connections have been made.) VHF/UHF Antenna • NTSC (National T elevision System Committee): • A TSC (Advanced T elevision Systems Committee): Digital TV Standards include digital high-definition television (HDTV), standard-definition television (SDTV), data broadcasting, m[...]

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    8 A V cable connection Audio connection Best Good Basic (Not HD) T o use HDMI terminals L R HDMI A V OUT HDMI-DVI Conversion cable DVI OUT AUDIO OUT e.g. Blu-ray Disc player e.g. Blu-ray Disc player A V Equipment A V Equipment ● The HDMI connection is required for a 1080p signal. T o use COMPONENT terminals L R Y P B P R AUDIO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO[...]

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    9 Remote control Switches TV On or Of f (Standby) Select source to watch Displays Main Menu Displays Sub Menu for special functions (when available) Colored buttons (Use for various functions following the instructions on screen.) V olume up/down Sound mute On/Off Changes aspect ratio and zoom Switches to previously viewed channel or input External[...]

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    10 First T ime Setup or T urn the TV On with the POWER button or (TV) (Remote) Configure your viewing mode Select your language Language / Idioma / Langue English Español Français select OK Select your viewing mode (Be sure to select “Home use”) Set viewing mode Step 2 of 6 Home Use Store Demonstration OK RETURN Select select OK Please confir[...]

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    11 Press to go back to the previous screen Note About broadcasting systems Analog (NTSC): Conventional broadcasting Digital (A TSC): 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 terminal ANT/Cable setup Step 3 of 6 Cable Antenna Not[...]

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    12 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 inputs Step 5 of 6 Edit Blu-ray, DVD ... HDMI HDMI RETURN Change Select Comp./Video 1 Video 2 PC Next HDMI 1 HDMI 2 ABC Delete abc R G B Y 1 @. 4 GHI 7 PQRS 2 ABC 5 JKL 8 TUV 3 DEF 6 MNO 9 WXYZ[...]

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    13 How to Use Menu Functions V arious menus allow you to make settings for the picture, sound, and other functions so that you can enjoy watching TV best suited for you. Press to exit from a menu screen Press to go back to the previous screen Display the menu Shows the functions that can be adjusted. Some functions will be disabled depending on the[...]

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    14 ● “Reset to default” will be grayed out if no changes are made in the following menus: “Picture”, “PC adjustments”, “Audio” and “Closed caption”. Picture settings Adjust the image or picture quality Settings Items Item Description Reset to defaults Resets all picture adjustments to factory default settings except for “Adv[...]

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    15 Settings Items Item Description • Some menus are grayed out depending on the input signal or condition. (e.g. “3:2 pulldown” will be grayed out if the input signal is high definition or you are viewing photos, etc.) Advanced picture 3D Y/C filter Off/On Minimizes noise and cross-color in the picture. Color matrix SD/HD Selects image resolu[...]

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    16 Lock Locks specified channels or shows to prevent children from watching objectionable content. Y ou will be asked to enter your password each time you display the Lock menu. Set “Custom” in “Mode” to specify “Channel”, “Game” and “Program” settings. Settings Items Item Description Mode Off Unlocks all the Lock settings of ?[...]

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    17 Setup Other function settings Settings Items Item Description Channel surf mode All/Favorite/ Digital only/ Analog only Sets the mode to select the channel with the Channel up/down button. Favorite: Only channels registered as F A VORITE. Language English/ Español/ Français Selects the screen menu language. Clock Adjusts the clock. (p. 12) ANT[...]

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    18 Questions Answers Picture Frequently Asked Questions (F AQ) If there is a problem with your TV , please refer to the table below to determine the symptoms, then carry out the suggested check. If this does not solve the problem, visit the Panasonic web site for further assistance. (see cover) How do I view the picture from devices such as a: Cabl[...]

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    19 Questions Answers Sound Other Why is there no sound coming from the TV? Make sure the volume is up and MUTE is off. Confirm the TV speakers are set to ON by pressing MENU and selecting “Audio” --> “Advanced audio”. Check that the correct SAP (Secondary Audio Program) is selected by pressing the SAP button on the remote control. If the[...]

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    20 P ANASONIC CONSUMER ELECTRONICS COMP ANY , DIVISION OF: P ANASONIC CORPORA TION OF NORTH AMERICA One Panasonic W ay Secaucus, New Jersey 07094 Panasonic LCD T elevisions Limited W arranty Limited W arranty Coverage If your product does not work properly because of a defect in materials or workmanship, Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company (refe[...]

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    21 Customer Services Directory (for U.S.A. and Puerto Rico) Customer Services Directory (United States and Puerto Rico) Obtain Product Information and Operating Assistance; locate your nearest Dealer or Service Center; purchase Parts and Accessories; or make Customer Service and Literature requests by visiting our Web Site at: http://www .panasonic[...]

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    22 Limited W arranty (for Canada) Panasonic Canada Inc. 5770 Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario L4W 2T3 P ANASONIC PRODUCT – LIMITED W ARRANTY Panasonic Canada Inc. warrants this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use and for a period as stated below from the date of original purchase agrees to, at its option[...]

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    TC-32LX34 32" LCD HDTV Dimensions (W x H x D) 30.7" (779 mm) x 21.0" (531 mm) x 8.2" (207 mm) (Including TV stand) 30.7" (779 mm) x 19.6" (497 mm) x 3.4" (85 mm) (TV Set only) Mass 22.0 lb. (10.0 kg) (Including TV stand) 20.0 lb. (9.0 kg) (TV Set only) Power Source AC 1 10-127 V , 60 Hz Rated Power Consumption 106[...]

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    This product has a fluorescent lamp that contains mercury . Disposal may be regulated in your community due to environmental considerations. For disposal or recycling information, please contact your local authorities, or the Electronic Industries Alliance: http://www .eiae.org. Este producto tiene una lámpara fluorescente que contiene mercurio. D[...]