Panasonic Viera TH-L24X5A User manual

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Contents
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS .................................................................................................... 3
Warning ................................................................................................................................................................................................... 3
Caution ............................................................................................................................. 4
Maintenance .................................................................................................................... 4
Display panel, Cabinet, Pedestal..................................................................................................................................................... 4
Mains plug .............................................................................................................................................................................................. 4
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ............................................................................................ 4
Standard Accessories ...................................................................................................... 5
Attaching the Stand Base................................................................................................ 5
Installing Stand Base........................................................................................................................................................................... 6
Uninstalling Stand Base ..................................................................................................................................................................... 6
Wall Mounting (Not supplied) ......................................................................................................................................................... 6
PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS....................................................................................... 7
TV Controls/ Indicators....................................................................................................................................................................... 7
TV (Side / Back)...................................................................................................................................................................................... 7
Connections ..................................................................................................................... 8
Computer Connection........................................................................................................................................................................ 8
Video Equipment Connection......................................................................................................................................................... 8
AC Power Cord Connection.............................................................................................................................................................. 9
Aerial or Cable Connection............................................................................................................................................................... 9
Remote Control Batteries Installation ........................................................................... 9
Remote Control.............................................................................................................. 10
Turning On/Off LCD TV.................................................................................................. 11
Selecting Input Source.................................................................................................. 11
ASPECT ........................................................................................................................... 11
Initial Setup.................................................................................................................... 11
Using the Freeview Guide (Digital TV mode) .............................................................. 12
View the Freeview Guide................................................................................................................................................................ 12
On-Screen Display ......................................................................................................... 13
Picture ................................................................................................................................................................................................... 13
Sound .................................................................................................................................................................................................... 14
Timer...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 15
Setup...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 15
Multi-Media ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 17
TROUBLESHOOTING...................................................................................................... 18
SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................................................................ 19
Input Signal Compatibility Chart ................................................................................. 20
COMPONENT (Y, PB, PR), HDMI..................................................................................................................................................... 20
PC (from D-sub terminal/ HDMI terminal)................................................................................................................................ 20
Multi-media Supported Specification ......................................................................... 21
Photo ..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 21
Music...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 21
LICENSE .......................................................................................................................... 22

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Warning
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 lead, damaged lead may cause
fire or electrical shock.
− Do not move the TV with the lead plugged in to a socket
outlet.
− Do not place a heavy object on the lead or place the
lead near a high temperature object.
− Do not twist the lead, bend it excessively or stretch it.
− Do not pull on the lead. Hold onto the mains plug body
when disconnecting the plug.
− Do not use a damaged mains plug or socket outlet.
− Ensure TV does not crush the mains lead.
If you find any abnormality, remove the mains plug
immediately!
AC 220-240 V
50 Hz
Power source
•
This TV is designed to operate on AC 220-240 V, 50 Hz.
Do not remove covers and NEVER modify the
TV yourself
•
High voltage components may cause serious electrical
shock, do not remove the rear cover as live parts are
accessible when it is removed.
•
There are no user serviceable parts inside.
•
Have the TV checked, adjusted or repaired at your local
Panasonic dealer.
Do not expose the TV set to direct sunlight
and other sources of heat
•
Avoid exposing the TV to direct sunlight and other sources
of heat.
To prevent the spread
of fire, keep candles or
other open flames away
from this product at all
times
Do not expose to rain or excessive moisture
•
To prevent damage which might result in electric shock or
fire, do not expose this TV to rain or excessive moisture.
•
This TV must not be exposed to dripping or splashing water
and objects filled with liquid, such as vases, must not be
placed on top of or above the TV.
Do not place the TV on unstable surfaces
•
The TV may fall or tip over.
Use only original dedicated pedestal /
mounting equipment
•
Using an unapproved pedestal or other fixtures may make
the TV unstable, risking injury. Be sure to ask your local
Panasonic dealer to perform the set up or installation.
•
Use approved pedestals / wall-hanging brackets.

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Caution
When cleaning the TV remove the mains
plug
•
Cleaning an energised TV may cause electrical 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 off mode,
as long as the mains plug is still connected.
•
Remove the mains plug from the wall socket before
connecting or disconnecting leads.
Do not expose your ears to excessive volume
from the headphones
•
Irreversible damage can be caused.
Do not apply strong force or impact to the
display panel
•
This may cause damage resulting in injury.
Transport TV set in upright position
Do not block the rear air vents
•
Adequate ventilation is essential to prevent failure of
electronic components.
•
Ventilation should not be impeded by covering the
ventilation openings with items such as newspapers, table
cloths and curtains.
•
We recommend that a gap of at least 10cm is left all around
this television receiver even when placed inside a cabinet or
between shelves.
•
When using the pedestal, keep the space between the
bottom of the TV and the surface where the TV is set. If
pedestal is not used, ensure the vents in the bottom of the
TV set are not blocked.
Minimum distance
10 cm
10 cm 10 cm 10 cm
Maintenance
First, remove the mains plug from the socket
outlet.
Display panel, Cabinet, Pedestal
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). Then wring
the cloth and wipe the surface. Finally, wipe away all the
moisture.
Caution
•
Do not use a hard cloth or rub the surface too hard. This
may cause scratches on the surface.
•
Take care not to subject the TV’s surfaces to water or
detergent. A liquid inside the TV could lead to product
failure.
•
Take care not to subject the surfaces to insect repellent,
solvent, thinner or other volatile substances. This may
degrade surface quality or cause peeling of the paint.
•
Take care not to tap or scratch the surface with your
fingernail or other hard objects.
•
Do not allow the cabinet and pedestal to make contact with
a rubber or PVC substance for a long time. This may degrade
surface quality.
Mains plug
Wipe the mains plug with a dry cloth at regular intervals.
Moisture and dust may lead to fire or electrical shock.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
If a television is not positioned in a sufficiently stable location,
it can be potentially hazardous due to falling. Many injuries,
particularly to children, can be avoided by taking simple
precautions such as:
•
Using cabinets or stands recommended by the
manufacturer or the television.
•
Only using furniture that can safely support the television.
•
Ensuring the television is not overhanging the edge of the
supporting furniture.
•
Not placing the television on tall furniture (for example,
cupboards or bookcases) without anchoring both the
furniture and the television to a suitable support.
•
Not standing the television on cloth or other materials
placed between the television and supporting furniture.
•
Educating children about the dangers of climbing on
furniture to reach the television or its controls.

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Standard Accessories
Check you have all the items shown.
 Remote Control
(TZZ00000002A)
 Batteries (AAA) x 2
 Neck and Base  Screws x 3
(Assembly screws for neck and base)
 Power Cord
Attaching the Stand Base
Warning
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 pedestal other than that
provided with this TV.
•
Otherwise the TV may fall over and become damaged, and
personal injury may result.
Do not use the pedestal if it becomes warped or physically
damaged.
•
If you use the pedestal while it is physically damaged, personal
injury may result. Contact your nearest Panasonic dealer
immediately.
During assembly, use only screws supplied and make sure
that all screws are securely tightened.
•
If sufficient care is not taken to ensure screws are properly
tightened during assembly, the pedestal will not be strong
enough to support the TV. It might fall over and become
damaged and personal injury may result.
Ensure that the TV does not fall over.
•
If the TV is knocked or children climb onto the pedestal with
the TV installed, the TV may fall over and personal injury may
result.
Two or more people are required to install and remove
the TV.
•
If two or more people are not present, the TV may be
dropped, and personal injury may result.
Caution
Small object
This product contains possibly dangerous parts that
can be breathed in or swallowed by young children
accidentally
•
Keep the dangerous parts out of reach of young children.

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Installing Stand Base
1. Place the LCD TV screen facing down on a flat surface place
where maintained with soft materials (such as a blanket)
for protecting the display screen.
2. Use the assembly screw to fasten the neck to the base
securely.
3. Use only the supplied assembly screws to fasten the stand
securely to the TV.
Uninstalling Stand Base
1. Place the LCD TV screen facing down on a flat surface place
where maintained with soft materials (such as a blanket)
for protecting the display screen.
2. Remove screws in two holes with screw driver.
Wall Mounting (Not supplied)
Use the screws that are threaded into the stand-mounting
inserts on the back of your LCD TV to secure it to a Wall
Mounting kit.
Note:
Wall Mounting kit is not supplied.
It is safe to use long screws for this product.
When using long screws, the two bottom screws may come
loose, But the top two will remain tight in place, so it will not
fall off the wall.
Depth of screw : 7 mm
Diameter : M4
(View from the side)
Screw for xing the TV onto
the wall-hanging bracket
(not supplied with the TV)
VESA standard interface
75 x 75 mm
Mounting screws measurements:
A
Mounting Screws Distance between TV
and wall(A)
M4 Diameter, Length -
6mm (min.); 7mm (max.) 10 cm
Wall-hanging bracket (Optional)
Please contact your nearest Panasonic dealer to purchase the
recommended optional accessories.
For additional details, please refer to the manual of the
optional accessories.
•
Using other wall-hanging brackets, or installing a wall
hanging bracket by yourself have the risk of personal
injury and product damage. In order to maintain the unit’s
performance and safety, be absolutely sure to ask your
dealer or a licensed contractor to secure the wall-hanging
brackets. Any damage caused by installing without a
qualified installer will void your warranty.
•
Do not mount the unit directly below ceiling lights (such
as spotlights, floodlights or halogen lights) which typically
give off high heat. Doing so may warp or damage plastic
cabinet parts.
•
Take care when fixing wall brackets to the wall. Always
ensure that there are no electrical cables or pipes in the wall
before hanging bracket.
•
To prevent fall and injury, remove the TV from its fixed wall
position when it is no longer in use.

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PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS
TV Controls/ Indicators
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4
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1 2
1 Remote Control Signal Receiver
•
Do not place any objects between the TV
remote control signal receiver and remote
control.
2 Power Indicator
Red: Standby
Green: On
Green blink: Receiving a command from
the remote control
3 VOL +/-
•
Used to change volume.
•
Used to adjust the value of the selected item
on On-Screen Menu.
4 CH a/b
•
Used to change channels.
•
Used to select item on On-Screen Menu.
5 MENU
•
Open or close the On-Screen Menu.
6 INPUT/OK
•
Use to select an input source.
•
Confirm and enter a selection.
7 (POWER)
•
Use to turn the TV On or Off.
TV (Side / Back)
AV IN
PC AUDIO
via AV 2
>PC<
Manufactured under license from Dolby
Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D
symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
ST3
ST3
ST3
AV3 IN
>PC<
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9
10
1 2 4 53 6 7 >PC<
1 HDMI 1/HDMI 2
•
Connect all kinds of HDMI output equipment.
•
When connecting a DVI device using an
HDMI-DVI adapter, connect the device to the
HDMI1 jack.
2 AV 2 IN
•
Connect video and audio output from video
equipment.
3 AV 1 IN
•
Connect video and audio output from video
equipment.
4 DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
Connect an audio amplifier to this jack.
5 AUDIO OUT
•
Connect an external sound system to these
jacks.
6 ANT
•
For digital cable, digital terrestrial and
analogue broadcasts.
7 PC
•
Connect computer outputs to this terminal.
•
Connect an audio cable to L/R jacks of AV2
and audio out jack on the computer.
8 Headphone
•
Connect a headphone (stereo) to this jack and
the TV speaker out will be muted.
9 AV 3 IN
•
Connect video and audio output from video
equipment .
10USB
•
Connect USB memory stick to this terminal to
play Multimedia.

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Connections
Computer Connection
Cable used for connection (This cable is not supplied with this LCD
TV.)
•
PC/VGA Cable (D-SUB 15pin)
•
HDMI Cable
•
Audio Cable [L/R]
Note:
When connecting the cable, AC Power Cords of both
LCD TV and external equipment should be disconnected
from AC outlet. Turn LCD TV and peripheral equipment
on before your computer is switched on.
Note:
You can connect the DVI source to HDMI1 input terminal by using the DVI to HDMI converter then connect audio input to PC
audio input terminal (L/R jacks of AV2 INPUT).
Video Equipment Connection
Cables used for connection (These cables are not supplied with this
LCD TV.)
•
Component/Video, Audio Cable
•
HDMI Cable: HDMI Input
Note:
When connecting the cable, AC Power Cords of both
LCD TV and external equipment should be disconnected
from AC outlet.
AV IN
PC AUDIO
via AV 2
>PC<
Manufactured under license from Dolby
Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D
symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
ST3
ST3
ST3
Component/Video Source
AV2 IN can accept Component
or Video cable.
DVD video equipment
(such as DVD player or
high-definition TV source)
HDMI Input Digital Audio Output

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AC Power Cord Connection
This LCD TV uses nominal input voltages of 220-240V AC.
It is designed to work with single-phase power systems. To
reduce risk of electrical shock, do not plug into any other type
of power system. Consult your authorised dealer or service
station if you are not sure the type of power being supplied.
Connect the LCD TV with all peripheral equipment before
turning the LCD TV on.
Caution
•
For safety, unplug AC power cord when the LCD TV is not
in use.
AC POWER CORD
Aerial or Cable Connection
Cable used for connection (This Outdoor Aerial cable is not
supplied with this LCD TV.)
•
Aerial Cable
AV IN
PC AUDIO
via AV 2
>PC<
Manufactured under license from Dolby
Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D
symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
ST3
ST3
ST3
Note:
•
For all aerial circuit problems, please consult your local
dealer.
Remote Control Batteries Installation
1. Remove the battery compartment cover.
2. Insert two size AAA batteries (1.5V) according to “+” and “-”
polarity markings inside the battery compartment.
3. Close the battery compartment cover.
Caution
To insure safe operation, please observe the following
precautions:
•
Replace two batteries at the same time.
•
Do not use a new battery with a used battery.
•
Avoid contacting with water or liquid.
•
Do not expose the Remote Control or Batteries to moisture,
or heat such as sunshine, fire or the like.
•
Do not drop the Remote Control.
•
If a battery has leaked on the Remote Control, carefully wipe
case clean and install new batteries.
•
Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type.
•
Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions.
•
Remote control contains AAA battery and must be kept out
of reach of small children to avoid accidental ingestion.

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Remote Control
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2
3
4
6
8
10
7
5
9
11
12
13
14
15
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29
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20
22
25
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1 (POWER) Standby On / Off switch
•
Switches TV On or Off standby.
2 Numeric buttons
•
Changes channel and teletext pages.
3 GUIDE
•
Displays TV Guide.
•
Actives FreeView contents when MHEG source inputs.
4 TEXT
•
Switches to teletext mode.
5 STTL
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Displays subtitles.
6 VOL +/-
•
Press to adjust the volume.
7 INPUT (TV)
•
Switches to TV input source.
8 MUTE
•
Press to mute or restore the sound.
9 ( )
•
Select a sound multiplex mode.
10 MENU
•
Open or close the On-Screen Menu.
11 R/G/Y/B (COLOUR BUTTON)
•
Used for the selection, navigation and operation of various
functions.
12 F.P. (Favourite Page)
•
Opens the favourite page list in teletext mode.
Note:
•
Add a teletext page into the favourite page list:
− When you enter a teletext page, press F. P. button to
open the favourite page list, then press OK to add the
selected teletext page into the favourite page list.
•
View a favourite page:
− Press F. P. button to open the favourite page list, selects
a teletext page, then press OK to enter the content.
•
Remove a favourite page from the favourite page list:
− Press F. P. button to open the favourite page list, selects
the teletext page, then press OK to enter the content.
− Press F. P. button again to open the favourite page list,
selects the current teletext page, then press OK to
remove the teletext page from the favourite page list.
13 REVEAL
•
Reveal hidden information such as answers to a quiz.
14
•
Fast reverse for multi-media playback.
15
•
Play or pause for multi-media playback.
16 (INFO)
•
Displays channel and programme information.
17 LAST VIEW
•
Switches to previously viewed channel or input mode.
18 HOLD
•
Stops the scrolling of pages and hold the current page in
teletext mode.
•
The text decoder stops receiving data.
19 INDEX
•
Returns to the index page in teletext mode.
20 CH /
•
Selects channel in sequence.
21 INPUT (AV)
•
Opens input source list and switches to video input source.
22 EXIT
•
Returns to the normal viewing screen.
23 ASPECT
•
Changes aspect ratio.
•
Also possible by pressing this button repeatedly until you
reach the desired aspect.
24 a/b/c/d/ OK
•
Confirms selections and choices.
25 RETURN
•
Returns to the previous menu/page.
26 SUBPAGE
•
To select the subpage when the current page contains
subpages.
27 SIZE
•
Teletext size function key.
28
•
Stop for multi-media playback.
29
•
Fast forward for multi-media playback.