Panasonic Viera TH-L32XV6A Assembly instructions

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TH-L32XV6A

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Watching
Basic
•Basic connection 8
•Selecting channel 10
•Information banner 10
•Option Menu 12
•Subtitle 13
•Off Timer 13
•Still 13
•Last view 14
•Adjusting time 14
External equipment
•External connection 15
•Watching external input 17
•HDMI features 17
•Valid input signals 19
For best picture
•Viewing Mode 19
•Ambient Sensor 20
•Auto power standby function 20
•Aspect 20
•Advanced Settings 21
•Copy Adjustment 23
For best audio
•Sound mode 24
TV Guide
•Using TV Guide 24
Tuning and editing channels
•Setting menu 26
•Favourites Edit 26
•Channel List 28
•Auto Tuning 29
•Manual Tuning 29

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•Update Channel List 30
•New Channel Message 30
•Signal Condition 30
Home network
DLNA / Web Browser
•Information for DLNA 32
•Using DLNA 34
•Using Web Browser 35
Network connections
•DLNA connection 36
•Internet connection 38
•Note 38
Network settings
•Network Connection 39
•Custom - Wireless 40
•Custom - Wired 42
•Custom - Wireless Access Point 44
•Network Status 45
•VIERA remote Settings 45
•Network Link Settings 46
•Software Update 46
•New Software Message 47
Photos
•Selecting file 47
•Viewing photo 48
•Using slideshow 48
Videos
•Selecting file 49
•Watching video 50
•Video Setup 51
•Audio output settings 52

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Music
•Selecting file 53
•Playing music 53
•Music Setup 54
DIGA Recorder
•Controlling DIGA Recorder 54
Technical information
•Photo format 55
•Video format 55
•Music format 57
Media Player
Using Media Player
•Information 59
•Selecting device / mode 60
Photo mode
•Selecting file 61
•Viewing photo 62
•Sorting photos 62
•Using slideshow 63
Video mode
•Selecting file 66
•Watching video 67
•Video Setup 68
•Audio output settings 69
Music mode
•Selecting file 70
•Playing music 70
•Music Setup 71
USB Sharing
•USB Sharing 71

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Technical information
•Device handling caution 73
•USB devices 73
•Photo format 73
•Video format 74
•Music format 76
Functions
VIERA TOOLS
•Using VIERA TOOLS 78
VIERA Link “HDAVI Control™”
•Summary of VIERA Link 79
•Preparations 83
•Easy playback 83
•Power on Link 83
•Power off Link 83
•Standby Power Save 84
•Intelligent Auto Standby 84
•VIERA Link Control 84
•Speaker Selection 85
•Note 86
Child Lock
•Using Child Lock 86
•PIN number 87
•Parental Rating 87
Shipping Condition
•Shipping Condition 88
Updating the TV Software
•Information 89
•Auto update 89
•Manual update 89
Setting characters
•Using numeric buttons 90

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Settings
Setting menu
•How to use 91
Picture
•Viewing Mode 92
•Basic settings 93
•Ambient Sensor 93
•Noise reduction settings 93
•Advanced Settings 94
•Option Settings 94
•Screen Settings 95
•Copy Adjustment 95
•Reset Picture Defaults 95
Sound
•Mode 96
•Basic settings 96
•Volume settings 97
•Audio Description 97
•Advanced settings 98
•Reset Sound Defaults 100
Network
•Network Connection 100
•Network Status 100
•VIERA remote Settings 100
•Network Link Settings 100
•Other settings 100
Timer
•Off Timer 101
•Clock Settings 101
•Auto Standby 102
•No signal Power off 102
Setup
•Eco Navigation 102

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•USB Device Setup 102
•Child Lock 102
•Tuning Menu 102
•Display Settings 104
•VIERA Link Settings 104
•System Menu 105
•Other Settings 105
Support
FAQs
•Picture 106
•Digital TV 107
•Sound 109
•HDMI 109
•Network 110
•Other 111
Maintenance
•Care and Cleaning 112
Information
•Using Help menu 112
Optional accessories
•Wall-hanging bracket 113
Licence
•Licence 113
OK Letters enclosed in a box indicate remote control buttons.
Menu Letters in cyan indicate on-screen display items.
References in this eHELP
●The images shown in this eHELP are for illustrative purposes only.

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Watching
Basic
Basic connection
Please ensure that the unit is disconnected from the mains socket before
attaching or disconnecting any cables.
■Aerial
Aerial terminal
RF cable
Aerial
●Keep RF (antenna) cable away from the mains lead to avoid and minimise
mains interference pickup.
●Do not place the RF cable under the TV.
●Anaerial,correctcable(75Ωcoaxial)andcorrectterminatingplugare
required to obtain optimum quality picture and sound.
●If a communal aerial system is used, you may require the correct
connection cable and plug between the wall aerial socket and the TV.
●Your local Television Service Centre or dealer may be able to assist you
in obtaining the correct aerial system for your particular area and the
accessories required.
●Any matters regarding aerial installation, upgrading of existing systems or
accessories required, and the costs incurred, are the responsibility of you,
the Customer.

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■DVD Recorder / VCR
Aerial terminal
RF cable
DVD Recorder / VCR
Aerial
HDMI terminal
HDMI cable
●For VIERA Link connections
Functions VIERA Link “HDAVI Control™” Summary of VIERA Link
■Set top box
HDMI terminal
HDMI cable
Set top box
Satellite dish
●For VIERA Link connections
Functions VIERA Link “HDAVI Control™” Summary of VIERA Link
= Note =
●External equipment and cables shown are not supplied with this TV.
●Please also read the manual of the equipment being connected.
●Keep the TV away from electronic equipment (video equipment, etc.) or
equipment with an infrared sensor, otherwise distortion of image / sound
may occur or operation of other equipment may be affected.
●When using an HDMI cable, it is recommended to use fully wired one.

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●Check the terminal type and cable plugs are correct when connecting.
Selecting channel
1. Select Digital TV or Analogue TV with TV
●You can also select the mode pressing INPUT/OK/HOLD for MENU
button repeatedly on the control panel of the TV.
●The selected mode is displayed on the top left of the screen.
2. Select a channel with Channel Up / Down or numeric buttons
●Press the numeric buttons to select a channel position with 2 or more-
digit (e.g. 399, press ).
■To select a channel from the channel list
1. Display the channel list with OK
2. Select a channel from the list with / and press OK to watch
■To select a channel using information banner
1. Display information banner with INFO if it is not displayed
2. Select a channel with / and press OK to watch while the banner is
displayed
Watching Basic Information banner
■To select a channel using TV Guide
1. Display TV Guide with GUIDE
2. Select the current programme or channel with / / / and press
OK to watch
Watching TV Guide Using TV Guide
Information banner
Display information banner with INFO.
●Also appears when changing a channel.

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(Example)
Channel position and name
Channel type (Radio, etc.) / encrypted channel ( ) / TV mode ( , )
Programme
Programme start / finish time (Digital TV)
Channel position, etc. (Analogue TV)
Category
Current time
Features available / message meanings
:
Sound mute is on
Rating:
Rating information
Functions Child Lock Parental Rating
Bad signal:
Poor quality TV signal
:
Subtitle service available
:
Multiple image or audio available
, , , :
Audio mode
Settings Sound Advanced settings
AD:
Audio Description service available
●This function can aid visually-impaired viewers by adding an
additional audio track to describe events on screen.
Settings Sound Audio Description

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1– 90:
Off Timer remaining time
Watching Basic Off Timer
●To confirm another tuned channel
/
●To watch the channel listed in the banner
OK
●Information on the next programme (Digital TV)
●Extra information (Digital TV)
INFO
– Press again to hide the banner.
●To hide the banner
EXIT
●To update the TV software (if available)
(red)
●To select a favourite list (Digital TV)
(blue)
– If the favourite list is created in Favourites Edit.
Watching Tuning and editing channels Favourites Edit
●To adjust banner timeout, set Banner Display Timeout.
Settings Setup Display Settings
Option Menu
Confirm or change the current status.
1. Display Option Menu with OPTION
2. Select one of the following items with / and press OK to access
Audio Description / Audio Selection / Dual Audio / MPX / Volume
Correction
3. Set with / / / and press OK to store
Audio Description
Set to Auto if the programme has Audio Description service, then you will hear
an additional audio track to describe events on screen.
●To adjust the volume for Audio Description

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Settings Sound Audio Description
●For Digital TV
Audio Selection
Selects between alternative languages for sound tracks (if available).
●For Digital TV
Dual Audio
Selects stereo / monaural (if available).
●For Digital TV
MPX
Selects multiplex sound mode (if available).
Settings Sound Advanced settings
●For Analogue TV
Volume Correction
Adjusts the volume of each individual channel or input mode.
Subtitle
Display / hide subtitles (if available) with STTL.
●For Digital TV
Off Timer
Turn the TV Standby mode automatically after a fixed period.
1. Display the menu with MENU
2. Select Timer Off Timer with / and press OK to access
3. Select the time in 15-minute increments with / and press OK to set
90 / 75 / 60 / 45 / 30 / 15 / Off (minutes)
●To cancel, set to Off or turn the TV off.
●The remaining time displays on the information banner.
Watching Basic Information banner
●When the remaining time is less than 3 minutes, the remaining time will
flash on the screen.
Still
Freeze / unfreeze picture with STILL.

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Last view
Switch to a previously viewed channel or input mode easily with LAST VIEW.
●Press again to return to the current view.
= Note =
●Watching less than 10 seconds is not reflected in the previously viewed
channel or input mode.
Adjusting time
■Adjust the standard time
Select the region where you live to adjust the standard time. (Base on GMT)
1. Display the menu with MENU
2. Select Timer Clock Settings Region Select with / and press OK
to access
3. Select the region with / and press OK to set
NSW / ACT / Victoria / Queensland / South Australia / Western Australia /
Northern Territory / Tasmania
●The time contained in the broadcast signal is UTC (Universal Time
coordinated) formally known as GMT (Greenwich Mean Time).
NSW / ACT / Victoria / Queensland / Tasmania: +10:00
South Australia / Northern Territory: +9:30
Western Australia: +8:00
■Adjust for Summer Time
Select time offset from the standard time for Summer Time. (Base on GMT)
1. Display the menu with MENU
2. Select Timer Clock Settings Daylight Saving Time with / and
press OK to access
3. Select Auto / Off / + 1/2 hour / + 1 hour with / and press OK to set
●If there is a gap between displayed time and actual time, set this function.
●Normally select Auto to adjust as following for the region has been set in
Region Select.
NSW / ACT / Victoria / Tasmania: +11:00
South Australia: +10:30
Queensland: +10:00
Northern Territory: +9:30

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Western Australia: +8:00
External equipment
External connection
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.
●For basic connection
Watching Basic Basic connection
●Check the terminal type and cable plugs are correct when connecting.
■HDMI equipment
HDMI terminal
Fully wired HDMI compliant cable
Recorder / Player / Set top box / Camcorder / Amplifier with speaker
system
= Note =
●For VIERA Link connections
Functions VIERA Link “HDAVI Control™” Summary of VIERA Link
●Use HDMI2 for connecting an amplifier. This connection is applicable
when using an amplifier that has ARC (Audio Return Channel) function.

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■AV devices
AV1 IN (COMPONENT) terminal
Component cables
DVD player
AV1 IN (VIDEO) terminal
Composite cables
Camcorder / Game equipment
■USB devices
USB port
USB devices
= Note =
●It is recommended to connect the devices to the TV’s USB ports directly.
●You cannot use two or more of the same kind of USB devices
simultaneously except USB Flash Memory.
●Some USB devices or USB HUB may not be used with this TV.
●You cannot connect any devices by using USB card reader.
●Additional information for the devices may be on the following website.

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(English only)
http://panasonic.net/viera/support
■To listen with speakers
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
Optical digital audio cable
Amplifier with speaker system
●To enjoy the sound from the external equipment in multi-channel sound
(e.g. Dolby Digital 5.1ch), connect the equipment to the amplifier. For the
connections, read the manuals of the equipment and amplifier.
Watching external input
Connect the external equipment (VCRs, DVD equipment, etc.) and you can
watch through the input.
1. Display the input selection menu with AV
2. Select the input mode connected to the equipment with / and press
OK to watch (The selected mode is displayed on the top left of the screen)
●You can also select the input pressing AV on the remote control or
INPUT/OK/HOLD for MENU button on the control panel of the TV. Press
repeatedly until the desired input is selected.
●To switch between COMPONENT and VIDEO in AV1, select with / .
●You can label or skip each input mode. Skipped inputs will not be
displayed when AV is pressed. (Input Labels)
Settings Setup Display Settings
●To return to TV mode
TV
= Note =
●If the external equipment has an aspect adjustment function, set it to 16:9.
●For details, read the manual of the equipment or ask your local dealer.
HDMI features
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

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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 game equipment, can be connected to the HDMI
terminal using an HDMI compliant (fully wired) cable.
Watching External equipment External connection
: The HDMI logo is displayed on HDMI-compliant equipment.
■Applicable HDMI features
●Input audio signal:
2ch Linear PCM (sampling frequencies - 48 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 32 kHz)
●Input video signal:
Matches the output setting of the digital equipment.
Watching External equipment Valid input signals
●VIERA Link (HDAVI Control 5)
Functions VIERA Link “HDAVI Control™” Summary of VIERA Link
●Content Type
●Audio Return Channel
– Audio Return Channel (ARC) is a function to send digital sound signals
via an HDMI cable.
– For HDMI2 terminal
■DVI connection
If the external equipment has only a DVI output, connect to the HDMI terminal
via a DVI to HDMI adaptor cable. When using the DVI to HDMI adaptor
cable, connect the audio cable to the audio input terminal (use AV1 IN audio
terminals).
●Enquire HDMI adaptor cable at your local digital equipment retailer shop.
= Note =
●Audio settings can be made on HDMI1 / 2 Input in the Sound Menu.
Settings Sound Advanced settings
●If the connected equipment has an aspect adjustment function, set the
aspect ratio to “16:9”.
●These HDMI connectors are “type A”.
●These HDMI connectors are compatible with HDCP (High-Bandwidth
Digital Content Protection) copyright protection.
●Equipment having no digital output terminal may be connected to the input

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terminal of component or video to receive analogue signals.
●This TV incorporates HDMI™ technology.
Valid input signals
■COMPONENT (Y, Pb/Cb, Pr/Cr), HDMI
Signal name COMPONENT HDMI
525 (480) / 60i, 60p ○ ○
625 (576) / 50i, 50p ○ ○
750 (720) / 60p, 50p ○ ○
1,125 (1,080) / 60i, 50i ○ ○
1,125 (1,080) / 60p, 50p, 24p ○
○:Applicableinputsignal
= Note =
●Signals other than above may not be displayed properly.
●The above signals are reformatted for optimal viewing on your display.
For best picture
Viewing Mode
1. Display the menu with MENU
2. Select Picture Viewing Mode with / and press OK to access
3. Select the mode with / and press OK to set
Viewing Mode
(Dynamic / Normal / Cinema / True Cinema / Custom)
Selects your favourite picture mode for each input.
Dynamic:
Improves contrast and sharpness for viewing in a bright room.
Normal:
Normal use for viewing in a normal lighting condition.
Cinema:
Improves the performance of contrast, black and colour reproduction
for watching movies in a darkened room.
True Cinema:

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Reproduces the original image quality precisely without any revision.
Custom:
Adjusts each menu item manually to suit your favourite picture quality.
In each Viewing Mode, Backlight, Contrast, Brightness, Colour, Tint,
Sharpness, Colour Temperature, Vivid Colour,Adaptive Backlight Control,
Ambient Sensor, Noise Reduction and MPEG Noise Reduction can be
adjusted and stored.
When in True Cinema or Custom mode, Advanced Settings can be adjusted
additionally. The settings in True Cinema or Custom mode can be stored for
each input.
Ambient Sensor
1. Display the menu with MENU
2. Select Picture Ambient Sensor with / and press OK to access
3. Select On / Off with / and press OK to set
Ambient Sensor
(On / Off)
●Automatic Brightness Control function
Adjusts picture settings automatically depending on ambient lighting
conditions.
Auto power standby function
The TV will automatically go into Standby mode in the following conditions:
●Off Timer is active.
Watching Basic Off Timer
●No operation is performed for 4 hours while Auto Standby is set to On.
Settings Timer Auto Standby
●No signal is received and no operation is performed for 10 minutes while
No signal Power off is set to On.
Settings Timer No signal Power off
Aspect
Change the aspect ratio (image size) with ASPECT.
●Enjoy viewing the image at its optimum size and aspect.