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TH-L32C3M TH-L32C3T TH-L32C3X Operating Instructions LCD TV 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. English TQB4GC0650-1 TH-L32C3KMTX_EN.indd 1...
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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! Enjoy rich multimedia Camcorder SD Card Personal computer Amplifier with Speaker system Set top box DVD Recorder DVD Player Blu-ray Disc Player...
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TV unstable, risking injury. Be ● rain or excessive moisture. This TV must not sure to ask your local Panasonic dealer to be exposed to dripping or splashing water and perform setup. objects filled with liquid, such as vases, must Use approved pedestals (p.
Caution 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 ●...
Keep these parts out of reach of young children. Optional 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.
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 ●...
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Inserting and removing remote’s batteries Caution Open 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).
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. Rear of the TV Aerial Satellite dish AC Auto 110-240 V, 50 / 60 Hz Satellite cable Set top box...
Identifying Controls USB port Function select ● [Volume] / [Backlight] / [Contrast] / SD Card slot [Brightness] / [Colour] / [Sharpness] / AV3 terminals [Tint] (NTSC signal) / [Bass] / [Treble]/ [Balance] / [Auto Tuning] Headphones jack [ Bass] / [Treble] is displayed only when Remote control signal receiver [Mode] in the Sound Menu is set to ●...
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Remote Control 7 OK Confirms selections and choices ● POWER POWER INPUT INPUT ● Press after selecting channel positions to quickly change programme MENU SURROUND MENU SURROUND ASPECT ASPECT 8 [Option Menu] (p. 14) Quick access to optional settings for picture, ●...
Auto Tuning Search and store TV channels automatically. These steps are not necessary if the setup has been completed by your local dealer. ● Plug the TV into mains socket and switch On You can now use the remote control to turn On the TV or switch ●...
Watching TV Turn on the TV POWER INPUT Mains power On / Off switch should be On (p. 10). ● MENU ASPECT Select TV mode INFO Select a channel OPTION down If one or two-digit channel number, e.g. 39 ● HOLD (quickly changes the channel) Note...
Display Information banner Display Information banner INFO Also appears when changing channel ● Input mode ■ Channel position Channel number Sound system Colour system Aspect ratio Audio mode (p. 53) Off Timer remaining time Sound mute On For settings (p. 13) ●...
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Change aspect ratio Enjoy viewing the image at its optimum size and aspect. Press repeatedly until you reach the desired mode ASPECT ASPECT ■ If Aspect Selection list is displayed after you press While the list is displayed, select the mode Aspect Selection Aspect Selection 16:9...
Viewing Teletext Teletext services are the text information provided by the broadcasters. The features may vary depending on the broadcasters. What is FASTEXT mode? ● In FASTEXT mode, four differently coloured subjects are displayed at the bottom of the screen. To access more information about one of these subjects, press the corresponding coloured button.
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View in multi window Watch TV and Teletext in two windows at once MENU Select Picture and text (press twice) On or Off Operations can be made only on the Teletext screen. ● FULL / TOP / BOTTOM (TOP) (BOTTOM) Normal (FULL) MENU Broadcast...
Watching External Inputs Connect the external equipment (VCRs, DVD equipment, PC, etc.) to watch the input from the equipment. To connect the equipment (p. 9, 47 - 49) ● Display the Input Selection menu INPUT Select the input mode of the connected equipment Example (AV2) select...
How to Use VIERA TOOLS You can access some special features easily using the VIERA TOOLS function. Display the icon of the features Select a feature EXIT select access (example) VIERA Link Control Follow the operations of each feature [VIERA Link Control] “VIERA Link Control”...
How to Use the Menu Functions Various menus allow you to make settings for the picture, sound, and other functions. Display the menu Displays the functions that can be set (varies according to the input ● signal) MENU Select the menu EXIT select Main Menu...
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Main Menu Note Picture ● You can customise the settings of [Backlight], [Contrast], [Brightness], [Colour], [Sharpness], [Tint], [Colour Balance], Sound [Vivid Colour], [Eco Mode], [P-NR] and [3D-COMB] for each Setup [Viewing mode] and input to suit your viewing preference. Set for each input signal. ●...
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Turns the screen off when you select [Off] Screen Display The sound is active even if the screen turns off. ● • Off Press any buttons (except Standby) to turn the screen on. ● • On This function is useful in reducing power consumption when listening to ●...
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Main Menu Picture Sound Setup Item Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives) Basic sound mode The selected mode affects all input signals. ● [Music]: Improves sound quality for watching music videos, etc. [Speech]: Improves sound quality for watching news, drama, etc. Mode In Music and Speech modes, you can adjust [Bass] and [Treble] ●...
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Adjust the low frequency sound Speaker Distance to If the space between the back of TV and wall is over 30 cm, [Over ● Wall 30cm] is recommended. • Over 30cm If the space between the back of TV and wall is within 30 cm, [Up to ●...
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Teletext • FASTEXT Teletext display mode (p. 16) • List Teletext Character Set • English • CIS Select teletext language • E.Europe • Persian Input Labels Label or skip each input terminal (p. 30) Banner Display Timeout • 0 (No display) Set how long the information banner stays on screen (p.
Tuning and Editing Channels You can make Auto Tuning, listing your favourite channels, skipping unwanted channels, etc. Preparations: Select TV mode Display the menu Select [Setup] INPUT INPUT select MENU The selected mode is ● access EXIT displayed on the screen (p.
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[Channel List Edit] - Skip unwanted channels / Edit channels (Change name, move) You can hide unwanted channels. The hidden channels cannot be displayed except in this function. Use this function to skip unwanted channels. Select a channel and reveal / hide select Channel List Editor To reveal all channels...
Child Lock You can lock specific channels / AV input terminals to control who could watch them. When the locked channel / input is selected, a message appears; by entering the PIN number, you can watch it. Preparations: Display the menu Select [Setup] select MENU...
Input Labels For easier identification and selection of the input mode, you can label each input mode or skip terminal that is not connected to any equipment. To select the input mode (p. 18) ● Preparations: Display the menu Select [Setup] select MENU MENU...
Shipping Condition (Reset settings) Resets the TV to its original condition, i.e. no channels tuned in. All settings are reset (channels, picture, sound settings, etc.). Preparations: Display the menu Select [Setup] select MENU MENU EXIT access Select [System Menu] select Setup Menu Off Timer Eco Navigation...
Using Media Player Media Player allows you to enjoy photo, video or music recorded on an SD Card or a USB Flash Memory. VIERA IMAGE VIEWER is a function that enables easy-viewing of photos or videos recorded on an SD Card on the TV screen by simply inserting the SD Card into the SD Card slot.
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Starting Media Player Insert the SD Card or USB Flash Memory (p. 32) When the SD Card is inserted, the input mode automatically switches to Media Player. Switch to Media Player Select the icon you want to access MENU ASPECT INFO EXIT Media Player...
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Photo mode Supported file format (p. 54) The thumbnail of all the photos in the SD Card or USB Flash Memory will be displayed. Example : Thumbnail - [All photos] To change the number of photos on a thumbnail ● All photos Media Player Photo...
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[Single view] - Photos are displayed one at a time. Select the file from the thumbnail of photos to be viewed select access Example : To display / hide the To operate Single view ● ● Single view operation guide To the previous photo INFO Slideshow...
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Item Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives) Selects the indication frame of the slideshow [Off] / [Multi] / [Collage] / [Drift (+ calendar)] / [Drift] / [Gallery (+ calendar)] / [Gallery] / [Cinema] [Multi]: 9 division display like tiled design. [Collage]: A photo is displayed at random position and scale. [Drift (+ calendar) / Drift]: Photos are displayed like flow images.
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Change the contents You can switch to the other mode of Media Player from the thumbnail view. While the thumbnail is Select the contents displayed, display the All photos Media Player Photo contents selection select access [Photo] “Photo mode” (p. 34) Contents Select [Video] “Video mode”...
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■ Playback from the selected scene in the title Playback will start from the selected scene to the end of the title. ● To repeat playback “Video Setup” (p. 38) ● Select the title Select the scene Start playback select select access Note...
Confirm or change the current status You can confirm or change the current status of the content. Menu items and selectable options vary depending on the content. ● Display the option menu Select [Video Setup] Select the items and set during playback OPTION Video Setup Menu...
Music mode Supported file format (p. 54) The thumbnail of music folders in the SD Card or USB Flash Memory will be displayed. Example : Thumbnail - [Folder view] To display the information of the highlighted folder ● Folder view Media Player Music INFO...
HDMI CEC (Consumer Electronics Control), is a unique function that we have developed and added. As such, its operation with other manufacturers’ equipment that supports HDMI CEC cannot be guaranteed. Please refer to individual manuals for the external equipment. About applicable Panasonic equipment, ● consult your local Panasonic dealer.
HDMI cable, and also connect an RCA cable for audio output from the TV. ● Use a fully wired HDMI compliant cable. Non-HDMI-compliant cables cannot be utilised. ● ● Recommended Panasonic’s HDMI cable part number: ● RP-CDHS15 (1.5 m) RP-CDHS30 (3.0 m) RP-CDHS50 (5.0 m) ●...
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Features available (Using VIERA Link Menu) [Pause Live TV] You can pause the live TV programme and resume later. Live TV programmes will be recorded on HDD of the connected DIGA Recorder. This function is available with a DIGA Recorder which has HDD. ●...
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[Direct TV Rec] - What you see is What you record 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 the DIGA Recorder to the TV’s lower HDMI terminal number. For example, if you use HDMI1 ●...
[VIERA Link Control] - Operate the connected equipment with VIERA remote control You can control some functions of the connected equipment with this TV remote control by pointing at the TV’s signal receiver. ● If you cannot operate, check the settings and the equipment “Summary of features”, “Connection”, “Preparations”...
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[Speaker Selection] - Speaker control You can control the theatre speaker with this TV remote control by pointing at the TV’s signal receiver. ● If you cannot operate, check the settings and the equipment “Summary of features”, “Connection”, “Preparations” (p. 41 - 42) Access and control the speaker volume Display [VIERA Link Menu] Select [Speaker Selection]...
External Equipment These diagrams show our recommendations for connecting your TV to various equipment. For other connections, consult the instructions for each equipment, the table below, and the specifications (p. 59). Types of connectable equipment to each terminal Terminal AV1 IN AV2 IN AV3 IN AUDIO...
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To play back Aerial AV IN HDMI 1 RF cable Fully wired HDMI compliant cable DVD Recorder : Only for DVD Recorder AUDIO AV1 IN AV2 IN HDMI equipment Rear of the TV Recorder / Player Fully wired HDMI compliant cable HDMI connection (p.
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Side panel of the TV USB devices Camcorder / Game equipment Rear of the TV (Viewing) (Listening) Camcorder, etc. Headphones (M3 stereo mini plug) To adjust volume [Headphone Volume] in the Sound Menu (p. 23) Camcorder / HDMI equipment Fully wired HDMI compliant cable Camcorder, etc.
Technical Information Channel Allocation Channel Asia/W. CIS/E. Indian South American American China Hong Kong Japan Plan Europe Europe Indonesia CATV Africa System CATV Receive channel DISPLAY – – – – – – – – – – – – – – –...
HDMI connection HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is the world’s first complete digital consumer AV 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 equipment with an HDMI or DVI output terminal, such as a DVD player, a set top box or a game equipment, can be connected to the HDMI terminal using an HDMI compliant (fully wired) cable.
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Input signal that can be displayed COMPONENT (Y, P ), 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 1,125 (1,080) / 60p...
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Back up the recorded data at regular intervals in case of deteriorated or ● damaged data or erratic operation of the TV. (Panasonic is not liable for any deterioration or damage of recorded data.) USB Flash Memory...
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H.264 BP/MP/HP – Dolby Digital ● .mov MotionJPEG This TV supports Motion ● H.264 BP/MP/HP TWOS JPEG recorded by Panasonic SOWT LUMIX Camera. ● Some files may not be played Dolby Digital back depending on these LPCM recording condition. ●...
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● You cannot connect any devices by using USB card reader. ● Note Additional information on USB devices may be found on the following web site. (English only) ● http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/tv/ TH_L32C3KMTX_EN.indd 55 TH_L32C3KMTX_EN.indd 55 3/17/2011 3:46:11 PM 3/17/2011 3:46:11 PM...
FAQs Before requesting service or assistance, please follow these simple guides to resolve the problem. If the problem still persists, please contact your local Panasonic dealer for assistance. White spots or shadow images (noise) Check the position, direction, and connection ●...
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Problem Actions Change the setting of [P-NR] in the Picture Menu (to remove noise). ● Chaotic image, noisy (p. 21) Check nearby electrical products (car, motorcycle, fluorescent lamp). ● No image can be Is [Colour] or [Contrast] in the Picture Menu set to the minimum? ●...
Maintenance First, remove the mains plug from the socket outlet. Display panel, Cabinet, Pedestal For regular care: Gently wipe the surface of the display panel, cabinet, or pedestal by using a soft cloth to clean the dirt or fingerprints. For stubborn dirt: Dampen a soft cloth with clean water or diluted neutral detergent (1 part detergent to 100 parts water).
Specifications Power Source AC Auto 110 - 240 V, 50 / 60 Hz Power Rating 99 W Standby condition 0.25 W Aspect Ratio 16:9 80 cm (diagonal) Visible screen size 698 mm (W) × 393 mm (H) Number of pixels 1,049,088 (1,366 (W) ×...