Panasonic Viera TH-32LRG20E manual

English Thank you for purchasing this Panasonic product. Please read these instructions carefully before operating this product and retain them for future reference. The images shown in this manual are for illustrative purposes only . Please refer to Pan European Guarantee Card if you need to contact your local Panasonic dealer for assistance. Mode[...]

2 Experience an amazing level of multimedia excitement Notice for DVB functions This TV is designed to meet the standards (current as of August, 2009) of DVB-T (MPEG2 and MPEG4-A VC (H.264) ) digital terrestrial services and DVB-C (MPEG2 and MPEG4-A VC (H.264) ) digital cable services. Consult your local dealer for availability of DVB-T services in[...]

Basic Advanced Quick Start Guide 3 Contents Be Sure to Read Safety Precautions (W arning / Caution) ● ················· 4 Maintenance ● ··························································· 5 Quick Start Guide Accessories / Options ● ··············[...]

4 Safety Precautions W arning Handling the mains plug and lead Insert the mains plug fully in to 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 an electrical shock. ● Do not damage the mains[...]

5 Caution When cleaning the TV remove the mains plug ■ Cleaning an energized TV may cause electric shock. ● Remove the mains plug from the wall socket when TV is not in use for a ■ prolonged period of time The TV will still consume some power even in the of f mode, as long as the mains plug is still connected. ● Remove the mains plug from t[...]

6 Accessories / Options Standard accessories Check that you have the accessories and items shown Remote Control □ N2QA YB000487 ● TV EXIT DIRECT TV REC OPTION RETURN LAST VIEW TEXT PROGRAMME STTL INDEX HOLD MENU SD CARD N ASPECT INPUT TV AV REC jkl ghi mno tuv pqrs wxyz abc def Batteries for the □ Remote Control (2) R6 (UM3) ● M3 Serial cab[...]

Accessories / Options ● Quick Start Guide 7 Attaching the pedestal W arning 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 other TV and displays. Otherwise the TV may fall over and become damaged, and personal injury may result. ● Do not us[...]

TV EXIT DIRECT TV REC OPTION RETURN TEXT PROGRAMME STTL INDEX HOLD MENU N ASPECT INPUT TV AV REC SD CARD LAST VIEW jkl ghi mno tuv pqrs wxyz abc def 8 Remote Control Cursor buttons Makes selections and adjustments ● Standby On / Off switch Switches TV On or Of f standby ● Sound Mute Switches sound mute On or Off ● Aspect (p. 16) Changes aspec[...]

Identifying Controls ● Quick Start Guide 9 Changes the input mode Headphones jack (p. 58) CI Slot (p. 42) TV Mains power On / Off switch • Switch On to turn on the TV or turn the TV to Standby mode by the remote control Increases or decreases the channel position by one. When a function is already displayed, press to increase or decrease the se[...]

10 1 COMPONENT Y P B P R V L R L R AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN 2 PC PC RF OUT RF IN 1 COMPONENT Y P B P R V L R L R AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN 2 PC PC Cable Cable 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. Example [...]

Basic Connection ● Quick Start Guide 11 2 (ARC) DIGIT AL AUDIO OUT 1 ( ARC ) PC COMPONENT Y P B P R V L R L R AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN 2 RF OUT RF IN RF IN RF OUT RF IN Cable Example 3 Connecting DVD Recorder / VCR and Set top box TV , DVD Recorder / VCR and Set top box DVD Recorder or VCR T errestrial aerial Mains lead Rear of the TV AC 220-240 V 50 H[...]

DIRECT TV REC ASPECT N INPUT TV AV OPTION TEXT STTL INDEX HOLD PROGRAMME RETURN TV jkl ghi mno tuv pqrs wxyz abc def 12 Auto Setup Search and store TV channels automatically . These steps are not necessary if the setup has been completed by your local dealer . ● Please complete connections (p. 10 and p. 1 1) and settings (if necessary) of the con[...]

Auto Setup ● Quick Start Guide 13 Sending Preset Data Please wait! 0% 100% Remote control unavailable If Q-Link, VIERA Link or similar technology (p. 52 and p. 53) ● compatible recorder is connected, channel, language, country / region settings are automatically downloaded to the recorder . If downloading has failed, you can download later by t[...]

DIRECT TV REC N AV TEXT INDEX PROGRAMME RETURN TV EXIT INPUT TV OPTION STTL HOLD MENU ASPECT jkl ghi mno tuv pqrs wxyz abc def LAST VIEW 14 W atching TV Select a channel using Information banner ■ (p. 15) Possible to confirm the channel name and programme before changing channels. Display Information banner if it is not displayed While the banner[...]

W atching TV ● Basic 15 Hold Freeze / unfreeze picture HOLD Display Information banner 1 ZDF 20:35 Radio Coronation Street Now For info press Change category All DVB-T Channels 45 Encrypted Dolby D + 20:00 - 20:55 Category T o change the category ● blue Channel type (if it is Radio or Data channel) Channel position and name Programme Example (D[...]

16 W atching TV Display subtitles Display / hide subtitles (if available) T o change the language for DVB (if available) ● “Preferred Subtitles” (p. 30) STTL Note If you press the STTL button in Analogue mode, it switches to teletext service and calls up a favourite page ● (p. 21). Press the EXIT button to return to TV mode. Aspect Change t[...]

W atching TV ● Basic 17 Display the selectable settings for the current programme Check or change the current programme status instantly OPTION T o change ● change select Multi Video (DVB mode) Allows you to select the image (if available) Multi Audio (DVB mode) Allows you to select between alternative language for sound tracks (if available) D[...]

EXIT OPTION RETURN INPUT TV 18 Using TV Guide TV Guide - Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) provides an on screen listing of the programmes currently broadcast and the forthcoming broadcasts over the next seven days (depending on the broadcasters). This function varies depending on the country you select (p. 12). ● The postcode entry or update may [...]

Using TV Guide ● Basic 19 V iew details of the programme (DVB mode) Select the programme View details Wed 28.10.2009 10:46 Timer Programming RETURN EXIT Wed 28.10.2009 DIY SOS BBC ONE 20:00 - 20:30, 30 min. TV Guide: Landscape Return to list Details Press again to return ● to TV Guide. select T imer Programming (DVB mode) T imer Programming is [...]

DIRECT TV REC ASPECT OPTION RETURN N INPUT TV AV EXIT TEXT STTL INDEX HOLD MENU jkl ghi mno tuv pqrs wxyz abc def 20 V iewing T eletext T eletext services are the text information provided by the broadcasters. The features may vary depending on the broadcasters. What is FLOF (F ASTEXT) mode? In FLOF mode, four differently coloured subjects are situ[...]

Viewing T eletext ● Basic 21 INDEX Return to the main index page INDEX Call up a favourite page View a favourite page stored STTL Call up the page stored on the blue button (List mode). ● Factory setting is “P103”. ● V iew in multi window W atch TV and T eletext in two windows at once MENU (press twice) Select Picture and text On or Off O[...]

EXIT DIRECT TV REC ASPECT OPTION RETURN TEXT STTL INDEX HOLD MENU N TV PROGRAMME INPUT TV AV PROGRAMME REC jkl ghi mno tuv pqrs wxyz abc def 22 Connect the external equipment (VCRs, DVD equipment, etc.) and you can watch through the input. T o connect the equipment ● p. 10, 1 1 and p. 58 The Remote Control is capable of operating some functions o[...]

W atching External inputs ● Basic 23 Operating the equipment with the TV remote control The equipment connected to the TV can be directly operated with the below buttons of this TV remote control. Standby Set to Standby mode / T urn on Play Playback videocassette / DVD Stop Stop the operations Rewind / Skip / Search VCR: Rewind, view the picture [...]

DIRECT TV REC ASPECT OPTION RETURN TEXT PROGRAMME STTL INDEX HOLD N INPUT TV AV MENU TV EXIT 24 How to Use VIERA T OOLS Y ou can access some special features easily by using the VIERA TOOLS function. T o return to TV ■ EXIT or V I E R A T O O L S 1 Display icons of the feature V I E R A T O O L S 2 Select a feature VIERA Link Control access selec[...]

How to Use Menu Functions ● How to Use VIERA T OOLS ● Basic DIRECT TV REC ASPECT OPTION TEXT PROGRAMME STTL INDEX HOLD INPUT TV AV REC TV EXIT RETURN N MENU 25 How to Use Menu Functions V arious menus allow you to make settings for the picture, sound, and other functions. 1 Display the menu MENU Displays the functions that can be set ● (varie[...]

26 How to Use Menu Functions Menu list ■ Menu Item Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives) Picture Viewing Mode Basic picture mode (Dynamic / Normal / Cinema / T rue Cinema / Game) In each Viewing Mode and input, Contrast, Brightness, Colour , Sharpness, T int, Colour Balance, Vivid Colour , Eco Mode, P-NR and 3D-COMB can be adjusted and stor[...]

How to Use Menu Functions ● Basic 27 Menu Item Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives) Sound Mode Selects the basic sound mode (Music / Speech / User) The selected mode affects all input signals. ● Music: Improves sound quality for watching music video, etc. Speech: Improves sound quality for watching news, drama, etc. In Music and Speech m[...]

28 How to Use Menu Functions Menu Item Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives) Setup Timer Programming Sets a timer to remind watching or record forthcoming programmes (p. 38) DVB mode only ● Off Timer Sets the time the TV automatically goes to Standby mode (Off / 15 / 30 / 45 / 60 / 75 / 90 minutes) Link Settings VIERA Link Sets to use VIERA[...]

How to Use Menu Functions ● Basic 29 Menu Item Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives) Setup DVB-C T uning Menu Favourites Edit Creates list of favourite DVB-C channels (p. 35) Channel List Skips the unwanted DVB-C channels or edits DVB-C channels (p. 35) Auto Setup Automatically sets the DVB-C channels supplied (p. 32) Manual T uning Sets th[...]

30 Menu Item Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives) Setup Language OSD Language Changes language for on screen displays Preferred Audio 1 / 2 Selects the first and second preferred language for DVB multi audio (depending on the broadcaster) Preferred Subtitles 1 / 2 Selects the first and second preferred language for DVB subtitles (depending o[...]

How to Use Menu Functions ● Basic 31 Menu Item Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives) Setup System Menu Shipping Condition Resets all settings, for example, when moving house (p. 43) System Update Downloads new software to TV (p. 44) This function does not work on TH-32LRG20E. ● Software Licence Displays the software licence information Sy[...]

For Auto Setup, using ■ the buttons on the side panel of the TV (p. 9) Press repeatedly until “Auto Setup” appears Access “Auto Setup” Set the search mode and scan mode (select the item) (set) Start “Auto Setup” (confirm) (start) T o return to TV ● EXIT MENU INPUT TV jkl ghi mno tuv pqrs wxyz abc def 32 Retuning from Setup Menu 1 Se[...]

Retuning from Setup Menu ● Advanced TEXT STTL INDEX HOLD DIRECT TV REC ASPECT N AV OPTION RETURN EXIT INPUT TV MENU 33 1 Select DVB-T or Analogue p. 14 TV 2 Display the menu MENU 3 Select “Setup” Main Menu Picture Sound Setup access select 4 Select “DVB-T T uning Menu” or “Analogue T uning Menu” Setup Menu 1/2 Off Timer Off Access Acc[...]

DIRECT TV REC ASPECT OPTION TEXT PROGRAMME STTL INDEX HOLD N AV EXIT RETURN INPUT TV jkl ghi mno tuv pqrs wxyz abc def MENU 34 1 Select DVB-C or DVB-T p. 14 TV 2 Display the menu MENU 3 Select “Setup” Main Menu Picture Sound Setup access select 4 Select “DVB-C T uning Menu” or “DVB-T T uning Menu” Setup Menu 1/2 Off Timer Off Access Acc[...]

T uning and Editing Channels ● (DVB) Advanced 35 List favourite DVB channels Favourites Edit Create your favourite channel lists from various broadcasters (up to 4: Favourites1 to 4). The DVB Favourites lists are available from “Category” in the Information banner (p. 15) and the TV Guide (p. 18). Select a channel to list DVB-C Favourites Edi[...]

TV EXIT RETURN INPUT TV MENU jkl ghi mno tuv pqrs wxyz abc def 36 1 Select Analogue p. 14 TV 2 Display the menu MENU 3 Select “Setup” Main Menu Picture Sound Setup access select 4 Select “Analogue T uning Menu” Setup Menu 1/2 Off Timer Off Access Link Settings Child Lock Analogue Tuning Menu Language Display Settings Common Interface System[...]

T uning and Editing Channels ● (Analogue) Advanced 37 Skip unwanted Analogue channels, Edit Analogue channels Channel List Y ou can hide unwanted Analogue channels. The hidden channels cannot be displayed except in this function. Use this function to skip unwanted channels. Select a channel and reveal / hide Analogue Channel List 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 BB[...]

EXIT MENU INPUT TV jkl ghi mno tuv pqrs wxyz abc def 38 T imer Programming T imer Programming from Menu The T imer Programming menu allows you to choose programmes that you wish to record or remind watching. At the correct time, the TV will switch on and tune to the correct channel even if the TV is in Standby mode. TV Guide may also be used to set[...]

T imer Programming ● Advanced Note Check that the LED is lit (orange). If not, timer programmes are not active or not stored. ● “!” identifies that any timer programming events have overlapped. “Ext Rec.” is given priority over “Reminder”. As ● for the overlapped two or more “Ext Rec.”, the first timer programming event starts[...]

40 DIRECT TV REC ASPECT OPTION RETURN TEXT STTL INDEX HOLD N INPUT TV AV EXIT MENU jkl ghi mno tuv pqrs wxyz abc def Child Lock 1 Display the menu MENU 2 Select “Setup” Main Menu Picture Sound Setup access select 3 Select “Child Lock” Setup Menu 1/2 Off Timer Off Access Link Settings Child Lock DVB-C Tuning Menu Language Display Settings Co[...]

Input Labels ● Child Lock ● Advanced DIRECT TV REC ASPECT OPTION TEXT PROGRAMME STTL INDEX HOLD N INPUT TV AV TV EXIT RETURN MENU 41 Input Labels 1 Display the menu MENU 2 Select “Setup” Main Menu Picture Sound Setup access select 3 Select “Display Settings” Setup Menu 1/2 Off Timer Off Access Link Settings Child Lock DVB-C Tuning Menu [...]

TV EXIT MENU INPUT TV 42 Using Common Interface 1 Select DVB-C or DVB-T p. 14 TV 2 Display the menu MENU 3 Select “Setup” Main Menu Picture Sound Setup access select 4 Select “Common Interface” Setup Menu 1/2 Off Timer Off Access Link Settings Child Lock DVB-C Tuning Menu Language Display Settings Common Interface System Menu Timer Programm[...]

Shipping Condition ● Using Common Interface ● Advanced DIRECT TV REC ASPECT OPTION RETURN TEXT PROGRAMME STTL INDEX HOLD N INPUT TV AV TV MENU EXIT 43 Shipping Condition 1 Display the menu MENU 2 Select “Setup” Main Menu Picture Sound Setup access select 3 Select “System Menu” Setup Menu 1/2 Off Timer Off Access Link Settings Child Lock[...]

44 EXIT MENU Updating the TV Software 1 Display the menu MENU 2 Select “Setup” Main Menu Picture Sound Setup access select 3 Select “System Menu” Setup Menu 1/2 Off Timer Off Access Link Settings Child Lock DVB-C Tuning Menu Language Display Settings Common Interface System Menu Timer Programming access select 4 Select “System Update” S[...]

Advanced 45 Displaying PC Screen on TV ● Updating the TV Software ● EXIT DIRECT TV REC ASPECT OPTION RETURN TEXT STTL INDEX HOLD MENU N INPUT TV AV Displaying PC Screen on TV 1 Select the external input AV 2 Select “PC” Input Selection AV1/S AV2 COMPONENT PC HDMI1 HDMI2 TV access select Corresponding signals ● p. 64 If “H-freq.” or ?[...]

EXIT RETURN MENU SD CARD 46 T o return to TV ■ EXIT or SD CARD T o return to ■ the previous screen RETURN Photo mode Photo mode : Still pictures recorded by digital cameras will be displayed. Video mode : Moving pictures recorded by digital video cameras will be played back. During the operation, audio signal is output from A V1, AUDIO OUT and [...]

Using Media Player ● Advanced 47 Photo Setup Setup the settings for Photo mode. Display the menu MENU Select “Photo Setup” Select the items and set Main Menu Picture Sound Photo Setup Video Setup select access Photo Setup Menu Back Ground Music Type1 Colour Effect Transition Effect Screen Mode Off Fade Normal Frame Off Interval Normal Repeat [...]

TV EXIT OPTION RETURN MENU ASPECT SD CARD 48 T o return to TV ■ EXIT or SD CARD T o return to ■ the previous screen RETURN V ideo mode Using Media Player V iewing from SD Card (VIERA IMAGE VIEWER) 1 Insert the SD Card and start Media Player 2 Select “V ideo” Media Player Contents Select EXIT RETURN Select Access Photo Video access select Y [...]

Using Media Player ● Advanced 49 Sound Settings Y ou can enjoy the multi-channel sound via an amplifier connected to DIGIT AL AUDIO OUT terminal. T o confirm or change the current sound status ■ (during playback) Display the Option menu Change the sound (if the video has multiple audio signals) OPTION Option Menu Multi Audio Stereo (current sou[...]

50 Link Functions ( Q-Link VIERA Link ) Q-Link connects the TV and DVD Recorder / VCR, and enables easy recording, playback, etc. (p. 52) VIERA Link (HDA VI Control™) connects the TV and the equipment with VIERA Link function, and enables easy control, convenient recording, playback, energy saving, creating home theatre, etc., without complicated[...]

Link Functions ● (Q-Link / VIERA Link) Advanced 51 VIERA Link (HDMI and Audio out connections) ■ Connected equipment Features Player theatre with VIERA Link function Blu-ray Disc theatre with VIERA Link function Amplifier with VIERA Link function Preset download ––– Easy playback ∗ 5 ∗ 5 – Power on link – Power off link Reduce unn[...]

52 Q-Link Preparations ■ Connect the DVD Recorder / VCR with the following logos: ● “Q-Link”, “NEXTVIEWLINK”, “DA T A LOGIC”, “Easy Link”, “Megalogic” or “SMARTLINK” Q-Link connection ● p. 50 Use fully wired SCART cable. ● Set up the DVD Recorder / VCR. Read the manual of the recorder . ● Download preset - channel,[...]

Link Functions ● (Q-Link / VIERA Link) Advanced 53 VIERA Link “ Control™” ∗ ∗ Enjoy additional HDMI Inter-Operability with Panasonic products which have “HDA VI Control” function. This TV supports “HDA VI Control 5” function. Connections to the equipment (DIGA Recorder , HD Video Camera, Player theatre, Amplifier , etc.) with HD[...]

54 Link Functions ( Q-Link VIERA Link ) Direct TV Recording - What you see is What you record Direct TV Rec Recording the current programme in DIGA Recorder immediately . If you connect a variety of recorders including other manufacturers’ recorders at the same time, please ● connect DIGA Recorder to the TV’ s lower HDMI terminal number . For[...]

Link Functions ● (Q-Link / VIERA Link) Advanced 55 Pause Live TV programme Pause Live TV Y ou can pause the live TV programme and resume later . Live TV programme will be recorded on HDD of the connected DIGA Recorder . This function is available with DIGA Recorder which has HDD. ● If you connect a variety of recorders including other manufactu[...]

56 Link Functions ( Q-Link VIERA Link ) Features available ■ (Using VIERA Link Menu) Control the menu of the connected equipment by VIERA remote control VIERA Link Control Y ou can control some functions of the connected equipment with this TV remote control (point the remote control at the TV’ s signal receiver). If you cannot operate, check t[...]

Link Functions ● (Q-Link / VIERA Link) Advanced 57 Features available ■ (Using VIERA Link Menu) Note These functions may not work properly depending on the connected equipment. ● Image or sound may not be available for the first few seconds when Input mode is switched. ● Easy playback may be available by using the remote control for Player [...]

58 External Equipment These diagrams show our recommendations for connection of your TV to various pieces of equipment. For other connections, consult the instructions for each piece of equipment, the table below , and the specifications (p. 67). T ypes of connectable equipment to each terminal ■ T erminal Recording / Playback (equipment) AV 1 AV[...]

External Equipment ● Advanced 59 DIGIT AL AUDIO OUT SERIAL IR - OUT PC COMPONENT Y P B P R V L R L R AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN 2 (ARC) 1 “HDMI connection” (p.63) AUDIO OUT L R DIGIT AL AUDIO OUT SERIAL CTRL 12 ∗ 1 Set top box Set top box DVD Recorder / VCR Fully wired SCART cable RF cable Fully wired SCART cable To watch satellite broadcasts To re[...]

60 T echnical Information Auto Aspect The optimum size and aspect can be chosen automatically , and you can enjoy finer images. (p. 16) Aspect Control Signal ■ “WIDE” will appear in the top left of the screen if a Widescreen signal (WSS) or a Control signal through SCART / HDMI terminal is found. The aspect will switch to the appropriate 16:9[...]

T echnical Information ● F AQs, etc. 61 SD Card Use an SD Card which meets SD standards. If not, it may cause the TV to malfunction. 24 mm 32 mm 2.1 mm Cautions in handling SD Card ■ Do not remove the card while the TV is accessing data (this can damage card or TV). ● Do not touch the pins on the back of the card. ● Do not subject the card [...]

62 T echnical Information Characters table for numeric buttons Y ou can enter characters by using numeric buttons for free input items. Press the numeric button repeatedly until you reach the desired character . User input Name A B C D E F G H I J K L M N U V W X Y Z 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 a b c d e f g h i j k l m n u v w x y z ( ) + - . * _ O P Q R S T 7 [...]

T echnical Information ● F AQs, etc. 63 HDMI connection HDMI (high-definition multimedia interface) is the world’s first complete digital consumer A V interface complying with a non-compression standard. HDMI allows you to enjoy high-definition digital images and high-quality sound by connecting the TV and the equipment. HDMI-compatible equipme[...]

64 T echnical Information Input signal that can be displayed COMPONENT (Y , P B , P R ) , HDMI ∗ Mark: Applicable input signal Signal name COMPONENT HDMI 525 (480) / 60i ∗∗ 525 (480) / 60p ∗∗ 625 (576) / 50i ∗∗ 625 (576) / 50p ∗∗ 750 (720) / 60p ∗∗ 750 (720) / 50p ∗∗ 1,125 (1,080) / 60i ∗∗ 1,125 (1,080) / 50i ∗∗ 1,[...]

Frequently Asked Questions ● T echnical Information ● F AQs, etc. 65 F AQs Block noise, frozen or disappearing image occurs in DVB mode / White spots or shadow image (ghosting) occurs in Analogue mode / Some channels cannot be tuned Check the position, direction and connection of ● the aerial. Check “Signal Condition” (p. 34). If “Signa[...]

66 Problem Actions Screen Chaotic image, noisy Set “P-NR” in the Picture Menu (to remove noise). (p. 26) ● Check nearby electrical products ● (car , motorcycle, fluorescent lamp). No image can be displayed Is “Contrast”, “Brightness” or “Colour” in the Picture Menu set to the ● minimum? (p. 26) Blurry or distorted image (no so[...]

Specifications ● Frequently Asked Questions ● F AQs, etc. 67 Specifications TH-32LRG20E Power Source AC 220-240 V , 50 Hz Rated Power Consumption 93 W Standby Power Consumption 0.3 W 13 W (With monitor out recording) Display panel Aspect Ratio 16:9 Visible screen size 80 cm (diagonal) 697 mm (W) × 392 mm (H) Number of pixels 1,049,088 (1,366 ([...]

Information for Users on Collection and Disposal of Old Equipment and used Batteries These symbols on the products, packaging, and/or accompanying documents mean that used electrical and electronic products and batteries should not be mixed with general household waste. For proper treatment, recovery and recycling of old products and used batteries[...]