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Menu list

Menu

Item

Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives)

Picture

Viewing Mode

Basic picture mode 

(Dynamic / Normal / Cinema / Game)

In each Viewing Mode, Backlight, Contrast, Brightness, Colour, 

Sharpness, Tint, Colour Balance, Eco Mode and 3D-COMB can be 

adjusted and stored to suit your particular viewing requirement.

 

Set for each input signal.

Dynamic :  

Provides enhanced picture contrast and sharpness when 

viewing in a bright room

Normal : 

 

Recommended for viewing under normal ambient room 

lighting conditions.

Cinema : 

 

For watching movies in a darkened room with improving the 

performance of contrast, black and colour reproduction

Game : 

 

Fast response signal specifically to provide suitable images 

for playing games

 

Not valid on TV mode

 

A continuous record of time spent using Game mode can 

be displayed in the

 

top right of the screen.

 “Playing Time Display” (p. 24)

 

When SD Photo input is selected, the picture mode options will be 

(Dynamic / Normal / Photo)

Backlight, 

Contrast, 

Brightness, 

Colour, Sharpness

Increases or decreases the levels of these options according to your 

personal preference

Tint

With an NTSC signal source connected to the TV, the picture hue can be 
adjusted to suit your taste.

 

For NTSC or Component / HDMI input signal reception only

Colour Balance

Allows you to set the overall colour tone of the picture 

(Cool / Normal / Warm)

Channel Colour 

Set

Colour density varying between broadcast channels can be adjusted to 

three levels for each reception channel

 

Select the channel you want to adjust and set this function.

Eco Mode

Automatically adjusts the screen brightness appropriately as the 

surrounding light level lowers to reduce the power consumption 

(Off / On)

 

Not available in Shop mode (Dynamic picture mode) 

P-NR

Picture Noise Reduction

Automatically reduces unwanted picture noise and flicker noise in the 

contoured parts of a picture

 (Off / Min / Mid / Max)

 

Not valid on PC signal

3D-COMB

Makes still or slow moving pictures look more vivid 

(Off / On)

 

Occasionally, while viewing still or slow moving pictures, colour 

patterning may be seen. Set to “On” to display sharper and more 

accurate colours.

 

For PAL or NTSC signal reception only 

 

Not valid on Component, PC, HDMI and SD Card

Advanced PC 

Settings

R-Gain,

G-Gain,

B-Gain

Adjusts each gain

Gamma

Changes the gamma curve 

(2.0 / 2.2 / 2.5)

Reset to 

Defaults

Press the OK button to reset the present Advanced PC Settings to the 

default.

Reset to Defaults

Press the OK button to reset the present Picture Menu settings to the 

default.

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Page 1: ...uctions before operating your set and retain them for future reference The images shown in this manual are for illustrative purposes only XG TQB4GC0404 1 Model No TH L32U20K TH L32U20M TH L32U20R TH L32U20T TH L32U20X TH L32U20KMRTX_EN indd 1 TH L32U20KMRTX_EN indd 1 3 24 2010 10 03 25 AM 3 24 2010 10 03 25 AM ...

Page 2: ...l Create home theatre and DVD recorder link ups with VIERA Link without complicated settings VCR Amplifier with Speaker System DVD Recorder DVD player Blu ray Disc player Set top box Personal computer Camcorder SD Card TH L32U20KMRTX_EN indd 2 TH L32U20KMRTX_EN indd 2 2 25 2010 8 33 34 AM 2 25 2010 8 33 34 AM ...

Page 3: ...ttery types such as alkaline and manganese batteries Do not use rechargeable Ni Cd batteries Do not burn or breakup batteries Batteries must not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine fire or the like Do not disassemble or modify the remote control Note the correct polarity or Close Standard accessories Inserting and removing remote s batteries Pull open Hook Quick Start Guide Accessories O...

Page 4: ...vases must not be placed on top of or above the TV Do not remove covers and NEVER modify the TV yourself Do not remove the rear cover as live parts are accessible when it is removed There are no user serviceable parts inside High voltage components may cause serious electrical shock Have the TV checked adjusted or repaired at your local Panasonic dealer Do not insert foreign objects into the TV Do...

Page 5: ...to excessive volume from the headphones Irreversible damage can be caused Auto power standby function If no signal is received and no operation is performed for 30 minutes the TV will automatically go to standby mode Keep the TV away from these types of equipment Electronic equipment In particular do not place video equipment near the TV Electromagnetic interference may distort images sound Equipm...

Page 6: ...njury 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 Assembling the pedestal Use the assembly screws to fasten the ...

Page 7: ...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 ...

Page 8: ...se Do not place the RF cable under the TV To obtain optimum quality picture and sound an aerial the correct cable 75 Ω coaxial and the correct terminating plug are required 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 corre...

Page 9: ...art Guide 9 Basic Connection TH L32U20K T X AC AUTO 110 240 V 50 60 Hz TH L32U20M AC 110 240 V 50 60 Hz TH L32U20R AC Single 220 240 V 50 60 Hz Rear of the TV Aerial Mains lead RF cable RF cable DVD Recorder or VCR RCA cable TV DVD Recorder or VCR Connecting DVD Recorder VCR TH L32U20KMRTX_EN indd 9 TH L32U20KMRTX_EN indd 9 2 25 2010 8 33 40 AM 2 25 2010 8 33 40 AM ...

Page 10: ... a favourite teletext channel p 16 11 Numeric buttons Changes channel and teletext pages When in Standby mode switches TV On 12 Sound Mute Switches sound mute On or Off 13 Volume Up Down 14 Input mode selection PC switches to PC input mode TV switches to TV mode p 13 AV switches to AV input mode from Input Selection list p 18 15 Off Timer p 13 Sets the time the TV automatically turns off 16 Surrou...

Page 11: ...Tint NTSC mode Bass Music or Speech mode in the Sound Menu Treble Music or Speech mode in the Sound Menu Balance Auto Tuning p 22 24 9 Increases or decreases the channel position by one When a function is already displayed press to increase or decrease the selected function When in standby mode switches TV on 10 Changes the input mode 11 Mains power On Off switch Switch On to turn on the TV or tur...

Page 12: ... store them The sorted channel order depends upon the TV signal the broadcasting system and reception conditions select set Auto Tuning is complete set select access When selecting CATV Other press the OK button and then select the Channel Plan from Indian CATV South Africa American System American CATV or Japan Auto Tuning starts Home Recommended mode for viewing at home Select Home for optimal p...

Page 13: ...hort time If one digit channel number quickly changes the channel Also possible to set the time from Off timer in the Setup Menu p 24 To cancel Set to 0 or turn the TV off To display the remaining time Information banner p 14 When the remaining time is within 3 minutes the remaining time will flash on screen Turn the TV off automatically after a fixed period of time 0 15 30 45 60 75 90 minutes Pre...

Page 14: ...ts volume of individual programme or input mode Sound Menu p 23 Watching TV You can change language for on screen displays select access select access set select To change select change Display information banner Also appears when changing a channel Colour system will not be displayed if it is set to Auto Input mode Channel number Sound system Colour system Channel position Aspect ratio Audio mode...

Page 15: ... Zoom2 Zoom3 Displays a 16 9 letterbox anamorphic image full screen without distortion Displays a 2 35 1 letterbox anamorphic image full screen without distortion At 16 9 displays the image at its maximum with slight enlargement Only 16 9 and 4 3 are available in PC input mode Aspect is fixed to 16 9 when Viewing Mode is set to Game in the Picture Menu Not available in teletext mode Aspect mode ca...

Page 16: ...frequently viewed pages p 17 Functions Teletext mode Stop automatic updating If you wish to hold the current page without updating To resume Return to the main index page View a favourite page stored Call up the page stored on the blue button List mode Factory setting is P103 Reveal hidden words e g quiz page answers To rehide Switch to Teletext Select the page up to page 899 To change mode Telete...

Page 17: ...earching during which time you can watch TV example P6 The news page provides a function that indicates arrival of latest news News Flash View the TV picture while searching for a teletext page Teletext automatically updates itself when new information becomes available 108 Appears when updating is completed View the updated page Changes to TV screen temporarily You cannot change the programme pre...

Page 18: ...ut is selected You can label or skip each input mode Input Labels p 29 Skipped inputs will not be displayed when the AV button is pressed The selected mode is displayed on the screen Example AV2 Example PC Input Selection AV1 AV2 AV3 PC HDMI1 HDMI2 HDMI3 TV If the external equipment has an aspect adjustment function set to 16 9 Example AV2 Input Selection AV1 AV2 AV3 PC HDMI1 HDMI2 HDMI3 TV You ca...

Page 19: ...rating the equipment with the TV remote control How to change the code for each equipment Each type of Panasonic equipment has its own remote control code Please change the code for each equipment you want to operate If you operate the connected equipment in VIERA Link p 34 select the code 73 Press and hold during the following operations Enter the appropriate code see table below Press Type of eq...

Page 20: ...lts in Sound Menu p 23 To reset all settings Shipping Condition p 25 in Setup Menu Choose from among alternatives Adjust using the slide bar Go to the next screen Colour Balance Normal Changed Number and positions of alternatives Sharpness 50 Moved Tuning Menu Access Displays the next screen example example Picture Menu 1 2 Viewing Mode Normal Contrast Brightness Colour Sharpness Tint Colour Balan...

Page 21: ...ettings System Menu Other Settings Access Access Access Access Access Auto Standby Power Save 16 9 Overscan AV Colour System Colour Matrix Auto SD Off Off On Other Settings Input Labels Teletext Teletext Character Set FASTEXT English Access Playing Time Display On Display Settings System Information Shipping Condition Access Access Access System Menu Software Licence Manual Tuning Channel List Edi...

Page 22: ...ste For NTSC or Component HDMI input signal reception only Colour Balance Allows you to set the overall colour tone of the picture Cool Normal Warm Channel Colour Set Colour density varying between broadcast channels can be adjusted to three levels for each reception channel Select the channel you want to adjust and set this function Eco Mode Automatically adjusts the screen brightness appropriate...

Page 23: ...To reset the levels of each frequency to the default settings select the Reset to Defaults by using cursor button and then press the OK button Balance Adjusts the volume level of right and left speakers Headphone Volume Adjusts the volume of the headphones Surround Surround sound settings Off V Audio V Audio Provides a dynamic enhancer of width to simulate improved spatial effects Switching is als...

Page 24: ...p 27 OSD Language Changes language for on screen displays English Indonesia Français Display Settings Teletext Teletext display mode FASTEXT List p 16 Teletext Character Set Selects teletext language English CIS E Europe Persian Input Labels Labels or skips each input terminal p 29 Playing Time Display Set to On to display a continuous record of time spent using Game mode every 30 mins Off On This...

Page 25: ...omatically goes to Standby mode when no operation is performed for the selected times Off 2 hours 4 hours Inserting the SD Card to the card slot does not affect this function Automatic input switching with the connected equipment affects this function and time count will be reset The notification message will appear 3 minutes before going to Standby mode Power Save Reduces brightness of picture to...

Page 26: ...uning Menu OSD Language Display Settings VIERA Link Settings System Menu Other Settings access select For details p 27 For Auto Tuning using the buttons on the side panel of the TV p 11 Press repeatedly until Auto Tuning appears Access Auto Tuning Start Auto Tuning To return to TV Main Menu Picture Sound Setup Manual Tuning Channel List Edit Access Auto Tuning Access Access Tuning Menu TH L32U20KM...

Page 27: ...r System Auto normally If a VCR is connected only with the RF cable select channel position 0 All tuning data will be erased Auto Tuning EXIT RETURN Start Auto Tuning All the previous tuning settings are erased When the operation is completed the channel at channel position 1 will be displayed Search begins in the order from the lower channels to the higher channels Channels received during this p...

Page 28: ...d all settings Child Lock PIN Entry Please enter new PIN PIN Child Lock Change PIN Child Lock List Access Child Lock List TV and AV k c o L e m a N 1 2 Lock 3 Lock 4 Lock 5 Lock 6 Lock 7 Lock 8 Lock select access select lock Enter the PIN number 4 digits Select Child Lock List Select the channel input to be locked Enter the PIN number twice at first setting Make a note of the PIN number in case yo...

Page 29: ...d you cannot select the mode access select select set access select Select Input Labels access select To return to TV Display the menu Select Setup Main Menu Picture Sound Setup Setup Menu Tuning Menu OSD Language Display Settings VIERA Link Settings System Menu Off Timer Off Child Lock Other Settings Access Input Labels Teletext Teletex Character Set FASTEXT English Access Playing Time Display On...

Page 30: ...ollow the on screen instructions Auto Tuning will automatically start when Mains power On Off switch is next turned On p 12 To return to TV Shipping Condition Reset Settings Display the menu Select Setup Main Menu Picture Sound Setup Setup Menu Tuning Menu OSD Language Display Settings VIERA Link Settings System Menu Off Timer Off Access Child Lock Other Settings System Menu Software Licence Syste...

Page 31: ...ce can be operated with the VIERA remote control When multiple devices are connected an indicator appears below the icon so that one device can be selected When two or more compatible equipments are connected a selection screen will be displayed Please select the correct description and access Speaker Selection Speaker Control p 37 Theatre speaker can be set Slideshow SD card slideshow p 33 Photo ...

Page 32: ...aded etc Selected photo Selected photo information is displayed Enter SD mode Photo View All photos in SD Card are displayed by thumbnail To previous photo Rotate 90 anti clockwise To next photo Rotate 90 clockwise Start Slideshow Rotate Slideshow Select Single view EXIT List Operation guide view select Single view Displayed one at a time To display hide the operation guide To return to thumbnail ...

Page 33: ...11 p1010010 p1010009 Photo View Mode Folder view 100_PANA e t a D y b t r o S h t n o M y b t r o S w o h s e d i l S Select EXIT Select RETURN View Folder name Number of pictures 100_PANA 1 23 38 pictures 200_PANA 20 pictures 102_PANA 14 pictures 101_PANA 3 pictures 100_PANA 38 pictures Nature 14 pictures Fruit 18 pictures ROOM 1 picture 201_PANA 7 pictures Photo View Mode Folder view Select EXIT...

Page 34: ...and added As such its operation with other manufacturers equipment that supports HDMI CEC cannot be guaranteed Please refer to individual manuals for the equipments About applicable Panasonic equipment consult your local Panasonic dealer 1 HDMI Connection only 2 HDMI and Audio out connections 3 available with the equipment which has HDAVI Control 2 or later function 4 available with the equipment ...

Page 35: ...u for the equipment are activated the TV is automatically turned on Only when the TV is in Standby mode Set Power off Link On in Setup Menu to use this function Power off Link p 24 When the TV is set to Standby mode the connected equipment is also automatically set to Standby This function will work even if the TV enters standby mode automatically by Off Timer function or auto power standby functi...

Page 36: ...he remote control code to 73 p 19 2 Follow the operation guide Recorder1 3 Player1 3 VIERA Link Menu VIERA Link Control Speaker Selection Recorder2 Home Cinema Type of the connected equipment is displayed VIERA Link Menu VIERA Link Control Speaker Selection Recorder Home Cinema The number is given from the TV s lower HDMI terminal number connected to the same type of equipment For example two reco...

Page 37: ...Link Control Speaker Selection Recorder Home Cinema select set Set to Home Cinema or TV Home Cinema Player theatre Blu ray Disc theatre or Amplifier will be automatically turned on if it is in Standby mode and the sound is from theatre speakers connected to the equipment Volume up down Volume slide bar will be displayed when adjusting the volume of the equipment Mute The sound of TV speakers is mu...

Page 38: ... Set top box To play games Game equipment To use amplifier with speaker system VIERA Link Amplifier with speaker system To listen with speakers Viewing Listening PC Headphones Viewing Listening To adjust volume Headphone Volume in the Sound Menu p 23 Conversion adapter if necessary Computer M3 stereo mini plug RCA cable or Fully wired HDMI compliant cable ARC Camcorder Game equipment Fully wired H...

Page 39: ...Clock 8 TMDS Data0 Shield 6 TMDS Data1 4 TMDS Data1 2 TMDS Data2 Shield HDMI terminal MONITOR OUT 1 2 3 1 To watch satellite broadcasts Set top box To record playback DVD Recorder VCR Fully wired HDMI compliant cable or RF cable To watch DVDs DVD player HDMI equipment DVD Recorder HDMI connection p 42 Fully wired HDMI compliant cable Viewing Satellite dish Satellite cable Listening Aerial TH L32U2...

Page 40: ...21 24 25 31 21 62 63 69 62 63 69 62 63 62 C13 70 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 S 1 S 2 S 3 S 1 S 1 S 2 S 3 S 1 S 2 S 3 32 41 S 1 S 2 S 3 80 81 89 S1 S2 S10 S1 S2 S10 Z1 Z9 S1 S2 S10 S1 S2 S10 42 51 S1 S2 S10 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 S11 S12 S13 S14 S15 S16 S17 S18 S19 S20 S11 S12 S13 S14 S15 S16 S17 S18 S19 S20 Z10 Z11 Z12 Z13 Z14 Z15 Z16 Z17 Z18 Z19 S11 S12 S13 S14 S15 S16 S17 S18 S19 S20 S11 S12 S13...

Page 41: ...ast Regular broadcast Standard Audio BILINGUAL or DUAL MONO MAIN SUB STEREO Mode Indicator No Indicator If the stereo signal is poor or the receiving conditions are not optimum or if STEREO MONO automatic switching occurs it is recommended you switch from STEREO to MONO Even when the contents of the receiving signal undergo changes selection mode is kept intact When the receiving conditions deteri...

Page 42: ...p 34 Audio Return Channel 2 HDMI2 terminal only DVI connection If the external equipment has only a DVI output connect to the HDMI terminal via a DVI to HDMI adapter cable 3 When the DVI to HDMI adapter cable is used connect the audio cable to the audio input terminal HDMI1 2 use COMPONENT AUDIO terminals HDMI3 use AV3 audio terminals Note Audio settings can be made on the HDMI1 2 3 Input in the S...

Page 43: ...al name Horizontal frequency kHz Vertical frequency Hz 640 400 70 Hz 31 47 70 07 640 480 60 Hz 31 47 59 94 640 480 75 Hz 37 50 75 00 800 600 60 Hz 37 88 60 32 800 600 75 Hz 46 88 75 00 800 600 85 Hz 53 67 85 06 852 480 60 Hz 31 44 59 89 1 024 768 60 Hz 48 36 60 00 1 024 768 70 Hz 56 48 70 07 1 024 768 75 Hz 60 02 75 03 1 024 768 85 Hz 68 68 85 00 1 280 1 024 60 Hz 63 98 60 02 1 280 768 60 Hz 47 70...

Page 44: ...in connector Note Some PC models cannot be connected to this TV When using PC set the colour display quality of PC to the highest position For details of the applicable PC signals see p 43 Max display resolution D sub 15 pin connector signal Aspect 4 3 1 024 768 pixels 16 9 1 366 768 pixels Pin No Signal Name Pin No Signal Name Pin No Signal Name R GND Ground NC not connected G GND Ground NC not c...

Page 45: ...e data or card 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 Data format for Card browsing Photo Still images recorded with digital still cameras compatible with JPEG files of DCF and EXIF standards Data format Baseline JPEG Sub sampling 4 4 4 4 2 2 or 4 ...

Page 46: ...t 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 The surface of the display panel is specially treated and may be easily damaged Take care not to tap or scratch the surface with your finge...

Page 47: ...Confirm the connection Turn the connected equipment on and then switch the TV on p 34 The LCD panel moves slightly when it is pushed with a finger Clattered sound might be heard There are some looseness around the panel to prevent the damage to the panel The panel might move slightly when it is pushed with a finger and clattered sound might be heard This is not a malfunction There may be red spots...

Page 48: ...in the Sound Menu p 23 If digital sound connection has a problem select analogue sound connection p 42 Pictures from external equipment are unusual when the equipment is connected via HDMI Is the HDMI cable connected properly p 34 38 39 Turn Off the TV and equipment then turn them On again Check an input signal from the equipment p 43 Use an equipment compliant with EIA CEA 861 861B Other TV goes ...

Page 49: ...For the software categorized as 3 or 4 please refer to the terms and conditions of GPL v2 and LGPL as the case may be at http www gnu org licenses old licenses gpl 2 0 html and http www gnu org licenses old licenses lgpl 2 1 html In addition software categorized as 3 or 4 is copyrighted by several individuals and or entities Please refer to the copyright notice of those individuals at http www am ...

Page 50: ...PAL SECAM B K1 0 12 PAL B AUST 1 9 PAL B N Z 1 12 PAL SECAM D 1 12 NTSC M Japan 2 13 NTSC M USA UHF BAND 21 69 PAL G H I SECAM G K K1 28 69 PAL B AUST 13 57 PAL D K 13 62 NTSC M Japan 14 69 NTSC M USA CATV S1 S20 OSCAR 1 125 USA CATV C13 C49 JAPAN S21 S41 HYPER Z1 Z37 CHINA 5A 9A AUST Aerial Rear VHF UHF Operating Conditions Temperature 0 C 40 C Humidity 20 80 RH non condensing Connection Terminal...

Page 51: ...Technical 51 Memo Specifications TH L32U20KMRTX_EN indd 51 TH L32U20KMRTX_EN indd 51 2 25 2010 8 34 02 AM 2 25 2010 8 34 02 AM ...

Page 52: ... below and retain this book plus your purchase receipt as a permanent record of your purchase to aid in identification in the event of theft or loss and for Warranty Service purposes Model Number Serial Number Printed in Malaysia Web Site http panasonic net Panasonic Corporation 2010 TH L32U20KMRTX_EN indd 52 TH L32U20KMRTX_EN indd 52 2 25 2010 8 34 03 AM 2 25 2010 8 34 03 AM ...

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