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Panasonic TC-32LH1 Operating Instructions Manual

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Operating Instructions

Model No.
LCD TV
TC-32LH1
(U.S.A)
(Puerto Rico)
(Canada)
TQBC0665-1

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA (7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com For assistance, please call : 787-750-4300 For assistance, please call : 1-800-561-5505 Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read these instructions completely. Please keep this manual for future reference.

  • Page 2: Important Safety Instructions

    Important Safety Instructions The lightning flash with arrow head within a triangle is intended to tell the user that parts inside the product are a risk of electric shock to persons. Note to CATV System Installer: attention to Article 820–40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical.
  • Page 3 16) If an outside antenna is connected to the television equipment, be sure the antenna system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built up static charges. In the U.S. Selection 810-21 of the National Electrical Code provides information with respect to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding...
  • Page 4 Dear Panasonic Customer Welcome to the Panasonic family of customers. We hope that you will have many years of enjoyment from your new LCD TV. To obtain maximum benefit from your set, please read these instructions before making any adjustments, and retain them for future reference.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Important Safety Instructions ... 2 Installation ... 6 SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES ... 6 Remote control battery installation ... 7 Maintenance ... 7 Connections ... 8 Connecting the Antenna Cable to the Antenna Terminal .. 8 Antenna cover removal and fitting ... 8 Antenna / Cable Connection ...

  • Page 6: Installation

    Installation Receiver Location Locate for comfortable viewing. Avoid placing where sunlight or other bright light (including reflections) will fall on the screen. Use of some types of fluorescent lighting can reduce remote control transmitter 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 cables.

  • Page 7: Remote Control Battery Installation

    Remote control battery installation Replacing batteries Replace batteries by following the steps below: Requires two AA batteries. 1. Open the battery cover. Precaution on battery use Incorrect installation can cause battery leakage and corrosion that will damage the remote control transmitter.

  • Page 8: Connections

    Connections Connecting the Antenna Cable to the Antenna Terminal Antenna Connection - For proper reception of VHF/UHF channels, an external antenna is required. For best reception an outdoor antenna is recommended. Antenna Mode must be set to TV. VHF Antenna Mixer 75 Ohm Coaxial Cable...
  • Page 9 Antenna Connection (Cable Box, no VCR) Use this configuration when connecting the TV to a cable TV system using a Cable Box. ANTENNA TERMINAL (ANT or VHF/UHF) ON THE BACK OF THE TV Connect the cable from the Output terminal on the back of the Cable Box to the ANTENNA terminal on the back of the TV.

  • Page 10: Cable Cover Removal And Fitting

    Connections Cable cover removal and fitting Removal 1. Disengage the claws at the uppermost end. 2. Slowly pull out in the upward direction. Note: Depending on the type of cable used it may not be possible to close the cover. In such cases the cable may be routed through the antenna cover.

  • Page 11: How To Connect With Other Equipment

    How to connect with other equipment Connect VCR and other peripheral equipment AUDIO OUT INPUT 1 S-VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO AUDIO AUDIO OUT INPUT 1 S-VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO AUDIO Notes: •...

  • Page 12: How To Connect The Hdmi Terminal

    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 part no. Center at 1-800-332-5368 or on the Panasonic Website (USA only) at www.panasonic.com. 4. AUDIO-IN, Please refer to page 24. (HDMI-IN) HDMI Cable (not included)

  • Page 13: Power On / Off

    Power ON / OFF Connecting the Plug to the Wall Outlet Note: The TV’s power cord must first be plugged into the wall outlet. How to Turn the Power On Main POWER switch POWER RETURN MENU EXIT Press the Main POWER switch on the front of TV to turn the set on.

  • Page 14: Location Of Controls

    Location of Controls Illuminated Remote Control Power button Press to turn the TV ON or OFF. Note: The TV’s power cord must first be plugged into the wall outlet and then turned on at the POWER switch (standby mode). MUTE button Press this button to mute the sound, press again to cancel the mute.
  • Page 15 TV/VIDEO button The input mode changes each time this button is pressed. SAP button Selects Audio mode (See page 24). POWER RETURN MENU EXIT RECALL PAGE GUIDE R-TUNE SLEEP/PROG PLAY PAUSE STOP TV/VCR VCR CH OPEN/CLOSE COMPONENT 1 COMPONENT 2 HDMI VIDEO 2 STEREO...

  • Page 16: Flow Chart Of Menu

    Flow Chart of MENU All adjustments and setting functions available in this set can be made using the menu buttons. The menu screen is composed of 2 menus: the ADJUST menu and the SET UP menu. Press to display MENU screen, press again to clear.
  • Page 17 Press to select the desired MENU (ADJUST or SET UP). Press to select each item. Press to display each adjustment screen. Proceed to the adjustment. • To return to previous screen : • To end adjustments : TO PICTURE ADJUST Press to display each adjustment screen.

  • Page 18: Tuning Channels (Automatic Channel Programming)

    Tuning channels Automatically scans all TV channels and stores them in memory. Turn the Power on and press the TV/VIDEO button to display the TV channel. Press the MENU button to display the MENU screen and select SET UP. MENU Notes: •...

  • Page 19: Tuning Channels (Manual Channel Programming)

    Tuning channels Use this setting when changing setting of receiving channels or changing the channel display. Turn the TV on and select the broadcast channel. Follow the steps on the previous page to display the PROGRAM CHANNELS screen. Adding or deleting channels Repeat steps 2 and 3 to continue adding or deleting channels.

  • Page 20: Aspect Controls

    ASPECT Controls The color monitor will allow you to enjoy viewing the picture at its maximum size, including wide screen cinema format picture. POWER RETURN MENU EXIT Mode NORMAL NORMAL JUST ZOOM FULL ASPECT ASPECT button The aspect mode changes each time the ASPECT button is pressed.

  • Page 21: Picture Adjustments

    Picture Adjustments Press the MENU button to display the MENU screen and select ADJUST. PIC MODE PICTURE MODE is stored for TV, VIDEO1, VIDEO2, COMPONENT1, COMPONENT2 and HDMI individually. STANDARD MODE STANDARD Displays standard image. CINEMA Ideal for watching movies in a dark room. VIVID Displays a clear screen with contrast of light and dark.
  • Page 22 Picture Adjustments ADVANCED ADJUST Item BLACK EXTENTION Contrast level will be improved. WHITE CHAR CORR It makes white characters brighter. MPEG NR Noise unique to DVD, STB etc will be reduced. Press to select PIC MODE. Select STANDARD or CINEMA. Press down to PAGE 2 and select ADVANCED ADJUST.

  • Page 23: Position / Size Adjustment

    Position / Size Adjustment This function will adjust the picture position / size for easy viewing. Press MENU button to display MENU screen and select adjust. Press to select POSITION/SIZE. Press to display POSITION/SIZE control. [ Picture Position Adjustment ] It will work for “ZOOM”...

  • Page 24: Audio Adjustments

    Audio Adjustments Press the MENU button to display the MENU screen and select ADJUST. MODE AUTO STANDARD BASS, TREBLE, BALANCE, SURROUND, EQUALIZER You can change the level of each Item ( BASS, TREBLE, BALANCE, SURROUND, EQUALIZER ) for each MODE ( AUTO, STANDARD and DYNAMIC ) according to your personal preference.

  • Page 25: Lock Feature

    Lock Feature In the United States, the V-CHIP consists of two rating systems, which are MPAA (MOTION PICTURE) and TV PARENTAL GUIDELINES. Its function is to block programs by the rating data in the XDS data packets sent from broadcasting stations. The user can select which rating programs should be blocked by the LOCK MENU options.
  • Page 26 Lock Feature for U.S.TV PROGRAM to lock Locking and unlocking • When a title field is selected, all ratings below this rating are selected. • When options within an option field are selected, ratings below this rating within the same field are selected.
  • Page 27 for U.S.MOVIES to lock for CANADIAN ENGLISH / CANADIAN FRENCH to lock Press to select VIEW NR PROGRAMS?. Press to select NO or YES. NO : Cannot view programs with NR signals. YES : Can view programs with NR signal. Press to select rating.
  • Page 28 Lock Feature CANADIAN ENGLISH RATINGS CHART Exempt - Exempt programming includes: news, sports, documentaries and other information programming, talk shows, music videos, and variety programming. Programming intended for children under age 8. No offensive language, nudity or sexual content. Programming generally considered acceptable for children 8 years and over. No profanity, nudity or sexual content.

  • Page 29: Closed Captions

    Closed Captions This unit has a built in decoder that provides a visual depiction of the audio portion of a television program in the form of written words across the screen (white or colored letters on a black background). It allows the viewer to read the dialogue of a television program or other information.

  • Page 30: Customizing The Video Input Labels

    Customizing the VIDEO INPUT labels Display for each VIDEO INPUT can be changed to match with the connected device (VCR, DVD Player etc.). Press the MENU button to display the MENU screen and select SET UP. COMPONENT1(COMPONENT2, VIDEO1, VIDEO2 or HDMI) [ BLANK ] OTHER ADJUST Press the MENU button to display the MENU screen and select SET UP.

  • Page 31: Operating Peripheral Equipment Using The Remote Control

    Enter the 3-digit component code using the Remote Control numeric keypad. Press the Remote Control POWER procedure is successful, the component will turn on. Operates TV (Panasonic Only) DTV (Panasonic Only) CABLE (Preset) DBS (Preset) VCR (Preset) DVD and CD (Preset)

  • Page 32: Programming Without A Code (When The Code Is Not Known)

    Operating peripheral equipment using the remote control Programming Without A Code (When the code is not known) This procedure searches all codes and is called the “sequence method.” POWER RETURN MENU EXIT RECALL PAGE GUIDE R-TUNE SLEEP/PROG PLAY PAUSE STOP TV/VCR VCR CH OPEN/CLOSE...

  • Page 33: Infrared Codes Index

    310, 311, 334, 339 323, 324 306, 321, 328, 335 Other Component Other Component Brand Code Orion 320, 326 Panasonic 321, 322, 323, 324 J.C.Penney 300, 305, 310, 311, 324, 339, 345 Pentax 300, 311, 345 Philco 320, 323, 324, 326, 331, 343...
  • Page 34 Operating peripheral equipment using the remote control Codes for Personal Video Recorders Brand Panasonic Replay 100 Philips Tivo Sony Tivo Codes for DVD Brand Denon Ferguson Mitsubishi Nordmende Panasonic Philips Pioneer Codes for CD Brand Admiral Aiwa Carver Denon Emerson...
  • Page 35 112, 118, 140, 141, 142, Hitachi 103, 124 Macom 103, 104, 105 Magnavox Memorex Movietime 105, 132 102, 137, 139 Panasonic 109, 110, 114 Philips 106, 107, 128, 129, 130 Pioneer 101, 116 Pulsar 105, 132 Codes for DBS Brand...

  • Page 36: Mode Operational Key Chart

    Operating peripheral equipment using the remote control Mode Operational Key Chart This chart defines which keys are operational after programming (if needed), while in the selected remote control mode TV, DTV, CABLE, DBS, VCR, DVD ...etc. KEY NAME TV MODE POWER POWER SAP ON/OFF...
  • Page 37 Operating peripheral equipment using the remote control KEY NAME VCR MODE POWER POWER MUTE TV MUTE ASPECT TV/VIDEO TV INPUT SW LIGHT REMOTE BUTTONS TV CHAN UP/DOWN TV ACTION NAVIGATION TV VOLUME + /- MENU ONSCREEN VCR RECALL DISPLAY RETURN EXIT PAGE GUIDE...

  • Page 39: Preparación

    Manuel de instrucciones [Resumen] Estimado cliente de Panasonic Bienvenido a la familia de clientes de Panasonic. Esperamos sinceramente que disfrute durante muchos años de su nuevo televisor LCD. Para obtener el máximo beneficio de su aparato, lea estas instrucciones antes de hacer cualquier ajuste, y guárdelas para poder utilizarlas como referencia...

  • Page 40: Conexión

    Conexión Conexión del cable de antena al terminal de entrada de RF Conexión de antena - Para recibir correctamente los canales de VHF/UHF se requiere una antena externa. Para obtener la mejor recepción se recomienda utilizar una antena para exteriores. El modo de antena debe ajustarse a TV.

  • Page 41: Para Quitar Y Colocar La Cubierta Del Cable

    Para quitar y colocar la cubierta del cable Para quitarla 1.Suelte los ganchos del extremo más alto. 2.Sáquela lentamente hacia arriba. Nota: Dependiendo del tipo de cable utilizado, tal vez no sea posible cerrar la cubierta. En tales casos, el cable podrá...

  • Page 42: Como Conectar Las Entradas Atrás

    Conexión Como conectar las entradas atrás Conexión de Video grabadora Y otros equipos. AUDIO OUT INPUT 1 S-VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO AUDIO AUDIO OUT INPUT 1 S-VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO AUDIO Notas: •...

  • Page 43: Conexión/Desconexión De La Alimentación

    Conexión/desconexión de la alimentación Conexión de la clavija a la toma de corriente Nota: El cable de la alimentación del televisor deberá enchufarse primero a la toma de corriente. Cómo conectar la alimentación Interruptor POWER principal POWER RETURN MENU EXIT Presione el interruptor POWER principal del televisor para encenderlo.

  • Page 44: Ubicación De Los Controles

    Ubicación de los controles Control remoto iluminado Botón de la alimentación Púlselo para encender o apagar el televisor. Nota: El cable de la alimentación del televisor deberá enchufarse primero al tomacorriente, y el televisor encenderse luego con el interruptor POWER (modo de espera). JUSTIFICADO Botón MUTE Presione este botón para silenciar el sonido, y púlselo de nuevo para cancelar el silenciamiento.
  • Page 45 Botón TV/VIDEO El modo de entrada cambia cada vez que se presiona este botón. Botón SAP Selecciona el modo de audio. POWER RETURN MENU EXIT RECALL PAGE GUIDE R-TUNE SLEEP/PROG PLAY PAUSE STOP TV/VCR VCR CH OPEN/CLOSE Ubicación de los controles Componente 1 HDMI VIDEO 2...

  • Page 46: Organigrama De Menús De Televisión

    Organigrama de menús de televisión Utilizando los botones del menú se pueden hacer todos los ajustes y configuraciones que este aparato es capaz de realizar. La pantalla de menú está compuesta de 2 menús, el menú Ajuste y el menú Configu. Púlselo para visualizar la pantalla MENU, y púlselo de nuevo para cancelarla.
  • Page 47 Pulse para seleccionar el MENÚ deseado (Ajuste o Configu). Pulse para seleccionar cada elemento. Pulse para visualizar cada pantalla de ajuste. Prosiga con el ajuste. • Para volver a la pantalla anterior : • Para finalizar el ajuste : Pulse para visualizar cada Ajuste Imagen pantalla de ajuste.

  • Page 48: Sintonización De Canales (Programaciónautomática De Canales)

    Sintonización de canales Explora automáticamente todos los canales de TV y los almacena en la memoria. Conecte la alimentación y pulse el botón TV/VIDEO para visualizar el canal de televisión. Pulse el botón MENU para visualizar la pantalla MENU y seleccione Configu.

  • Page 49: Sintonización De Canales (Programación Manual De Canales)

    Sintonización de canales Utilice este ajuste cuando cambie ajustes de los canales de recepción o cuando cambie la visualización de los canales. Encienda el televisor y seleccione el canal de emisión. Siga los pasos de la página anterior para visualizar la pantalla Prog. Canales. Adición o borrado de canales Repita los pasos 2 y 3 para continuar añadiendo o borrando canales.

  • Page 50: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Before requesting service for this LCD TV, check the chart below for a possible cause of the problem you are experiencing. Some simple checks or a minor adjustment on your part may eliminate the problem and restore proper operation. If you are in doubt about some of the check points, or if the remedies indicated in the chart do not solve the problem, consult your dealer for instructions.

  • Page 51: Specifications

    Specifications Power Source Power Consumption Screen Size Channel Capability Sound Speakers Tweeters Mid-range Woofer Headphones FEATURES Operating Conditions Connection Terminals INPUT COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT OUTPUT HDMI Dimensions ( W H D ) Including TV Stand TV Set Only Mass (Weight) Note: Design and Specifications are subject to change without notice.
  • Page 52 Warranty Service purposes. Model Number Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company, Division of Matsushita Electric Corporation of America One Panasonic Way Secaucus New Jersey 07094 Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. Serial Number Panasonic Sales Company, Division of Matsushita Electric of Puerto Rico Inc.

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