Panasonic TX-32LWD500A, TX-27LWD500A User Manual

TX-32LWD500A TX-27LWD500A

High Definition Digital Wide Screen LCD Television

Operating Instructions

Please read these operating instructions completely before operating this set. Retain the booklet for future reference.

Trade Mark of the DVB Digital Video Broadcasting Project (1991 to 1996) Registration number 3727 (32LWD500A), 3725 (27LWD500A) HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC. Trademark of the SD Card Association

Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Manufactured under licence from Dolby Laboratories.

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Panasonic and the Environment

Dear Panasonic Customer

Thank you for choosing to buy a Panasonic colour television. This product was assembled at our Panasonic Television Factory in Penrith, New South Wales, Australia under our Quality and Environmental Management System. You can therefore be assured that you have purchased a quality product incorporating environmentally friendly features including low standby power usage and lead free soldering. Our company is also continuously improving the environmental performance of our product through the elimination of hazardous chemicals including brominated flame retardants and Chromium 6.

As part of our commitment to conserving natural resources, we recognize that product packaging can be a valuable resource and if not disposed of properly, contributes the waste stream and or end up in landfill. As part of our commitment to conserving natural resources we provide the following information about the reuse, recycling and disposal of your packaging.

CARDBOARD

Cardboard comprises the majority of the packaging in your Panasonic TV and all of our cartons are manufactured with optimum levels of recycled fibre.

1. Reuse

2. Recycling

Cartons can be readily folded and packed flat for storage and made up when required for later use.

If you, or someone else has no further use for the carton, it can be flattened or cut up and placed into the recycle bin or service provided by your local council (applicable for most parts of Australia). By recycling the cardboard you are benefiting the environment by reducing waste to landfill and reducing the dependence on virgin forest timbers for paper fibre.

PLASTICS

Panasonic is reducing the number of different plastics used in both the television and its packaging.

Unfortunately you are unable to include the type of plastic used in television packaging in the curbside-recycling program. Polystyrene foam and other plastic will need to be placed in your general waste bin.

Panasonic companies world wide are committed to an environmental Policy that envisions a world where humanity co-exists with the global environment where each company strives to realize this vision by continuing to minimise the environmental impacts of all business operations and offering products and services that further improve the quality of life. Please visit the Panasonic group website on http://panasonic.co.jp/global/

contribute funding to support the curbside recycling of packaging and the recycling of colour television receivers.

Panasonic Australia Pty Limited and Panasonic AVC Networks Australia Pty Ltd are active participants in CESA (Consumer Electronics Supplier Association). This group is currently working on how to manage end-of-life disposal of manufactured products in an environmentally responsible manner and are collaborating with government, industry and other stakeholders in striving for best practice in Product Stewardship.

Panasonic Australia Pty Limited and Panasonic AVC Networks Australia Pty Ltd are signatories to the ‘National Packaging Covenant’. The covenant is an agreement between governments and member companies aimed at reducing the amount of waste going to landfill through REDUCING, REUSING and RECYCLING.

Panasonic Australia Pty Limited and Panasonic AVC Networks Australia Pty Ltd have Environmental Management Systems in place. Both companies are committed to reducing, reusing and recycling and

REDUCE ~ REUSE ~ RECYCLE

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Important Information

Warning

WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture. Do not

place liquid containers (flower vase, cups, cosmetics, etc.) above the set (including on shelves above, etc.).

WARNING: 1) To prevent electric shock, do not remove cover. No user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to

qualified service personnel.

2) Do not remove the grounding pin on the power plug. This apparatus is equipped with a three pin grounding-type power plug. This plug will only fit a grounding-type power outlet. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact an electrician. Do not defeat the purpose of the grounding plug.

This television is heavy (please see page 31). Although the television has been tilt tested and meets current Australian and International Standards, we recommend that great care be taken when positioning the television.

* Do not allow the front of the set to overhang the stand or cabinet. * Do not allow anyone to climb or sit on the television. * Do not place any heavy weights on the television. * Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with this instruction manual. * Apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall

be placed on the apparatus.

* To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover (or back). No user-serviceable parts inside. Refer

servicing to qualified service personal. * The apparatus must be connected to a mains socket outlet with a protected earthing connection. * Keep 10cm minimum distance around the apparatus for sufficient ventilation.

Analogue and Digital television - what are they?

Analogue transmission is the system that has been used for many years for broadcasting television programmes. With continuous improvements in technology it is now possible to transmit programmes in a digital format, allowing clearer pictures, more stations and other services to be displayed on screen. Digital television is provided in three different ways; it can be sent along a cable connection direct to your house, broadcast from a satellite, or broadcast using traditional land based (terrestrial) transmitters. The first two options require you to have an extra 'set top box' decoder and in the case of satellite, a receiving dish mounted outdoors.

While allowing you to receive traditional analogue transmissions in the usual way, this television can also receive terrestrial digital services using an integrated (Digital Video Broadcasting) decoder. This allows you to enjoy the new era of digital terrestrial television without the need for a 'set top box' or satellite dish - a good quality roof mounted antenna should be all you need.

Customer’s Record

The serial number of this product can be found on its rear cover and on the carton. It is recommended that you note the serial number and other details in the space provided and retain this booklet in a safe place as a permanent record of your purchase to aid in identification in the event of theft or loss.

Model No.

Serial No.

Purchase Date

Purchased From

Pixel Statement (LCD)

An image on an LCD panel is created by many dots known as pixels. The more pixels on the panel, the more detailed image can be displayed. To create a colour image each pixel is made up of three tiny coloured dots (1 each of red, green and blue). This gives a total far in excess of one million individual dots manufactured into the panel. Each one of these dots is precisely controlled by the electronics of the TV to produce the picture.

Whilst Panasonic maintains the highest standards in manufacturing technology and processes in the construction of these panels, there are a number of allowable Pixel/Dot failures that would still allow the panel to be defined as a good panel. It is not possible to guarantee absolutely no pixel loss.

Contents

Getting Started..............................................................................................................................................6 ~ 12

Battery Installation and Replacement ............................................................................................6

Battery Precautions........................................................................................................................6

Using the LCD stand......................................................................................................................6

Connectors.....................................................................................................................................6

Connecting the Antenna ................................................................................................................7

Connecting DVD Players and VCRs etc........................................................................................7

Which connectors to use................................................................................................................8

Connecting Component Video equipment .....................................................................................8

Connecting Video equipment.........................................................................................................8

Turn on the television.....................................................................................................................9

Front Panel Controls ......................................................................................................................9

Remote Control Buttons...............................................................................................................10

Auto Setup ...................................................................................................................................11

Using the On-Screen Displays.....................................................................................................11

Picture Menu .....................................................................................................................................................12

Sound Menu .....................................................................................................................................................13

Setup Menu .....................................................................................................................................................14

DVB System Setup .....................................................................................................................................15

Favourites Setup.................................................................................................................................................16

DVB Tuning Menu...............................................................................................................................................17

Shipping Condition.............................................................................................................................................18

Analogue tuning menu.......................................................................................................................................19

Special buttons ...........................................................................................................................................20 ~ 22

Information ...................................................................................................................................20

Coloured Buttons (for AV Selection)............................................................................................20

Guide............................................................................................................................................21

Aspect .........................................................................................................................................22

Multi Window................................................................................................................................22

Audio ............................................................................................................................................22

Teletext Operation ..............................................................................................................................................23

Card Reader .............................................................................................................................................24 ~ 25

Setup............................................................................................................................................24

Slideshow Setup ..........................................................................................................................25

Preferences Setup .......................................................................................................................25

Other Connections .............................................................................................................................................26

Headphones.................................................................................................................................26

Front AV Connections..................................................................................................................26

HDMI input ...................................................................................................................................26

VCR Out .....................................................................................................................................26

Monitor Out and Audio Out ..........................................................................................................26

Customer Information ................................................................................................................................27 ~ 31

Warnings and Cautions................................................................................................................27

Frequently Asked Question..........................................................................................................28

Troubleshooting ...........................................................................................................................29

Specifications ...............................................................................................................................31

Getting Started Battery Installation and Replacement

1 2

Place your fingernail under the battery cover hook. Apply a slight downward and backward pressure and lift the cover off.

• Do Not use rechargeable batteries.

• Do Not mix battery types

Insert the batteries ensuring the correct polarity.

• Do Not mix old and new batteries. Replace both

batteries at the same time.

• Do Not attempt to recharge batteries.

2 x “AA” Batteries

• Do Not short circuit batteries.

• Do Not disassemble batteries.

• Do Not heat or burn batteries.

Fit the battery cover and click it into place.

Using the LCD Stand

You can adjust the angle of the LCD panel to suit. The panel can swivel 15° left or right.

15°

Connectors

F and RF connectors are used for connecting antenna leads.

The S-VIDEO connector is used for Video only.

RFF S-VIDEO RCA

RCA connectors are used for video and audio connections.

Audio Video

Red Right Yellow Composite video White Left Green Component Video (Y) Red Component Video (Pr) Blue Component Video (Pb)

NOTE: take care not to mix the two red RCA connectors.

15°

Getting Started

Connecting the Antenna

Connect the television to the antenna wall plate and a good quality outside / roof antenna. This television uses an “F” connector for the RF input. If your wall plate or antenna lead is the standard “Belling Lee” connector, use the supplied “F” to “Belling Lee” adaptor.

Plug the “F” connector firmly into the TV antenna input and then lock it in place with the locking nut.

NOTE: Turn the nut only, do not turn the cable.

For your safety any external antenna should be installed by a reputable qualified installer and should comply with Australian Standard AS1417.1. The RF (Antenna) Input impedance of this television is 75Ω.

Antenna Terminal

75Ohm Coaxial Cable (RG59 Quad Shield)

“F” Type Connector

Connecting DVD players and VCRs etc

For optimal Digital TV reception, use an antenna splitter (bottom page illustration) when also connecting a VCR / DVD Recorder to the digital TV.

Traditionally, with analogue TV, you will have connected the antenna to the VCR and then connected the VCR to the TV. If your signal strength is sufficient, this method can be used.

Note: It might require that the VCR or DVD recorder has to be turned on to ensure that the signal passes through to the television.

Antenna Terminal

“F” Type Connector

VCR / DVD Recorder etc.

Antenna Terminal

“F” Type Connector

75Ohm Coaxial Cable (RG59 Quad Shield)

Splitter

75Ohm Coaxial Cable (RG59 Quad Shield)

VCR / DVD Recorder etc.

We recommend that you use a splitter to connect the antenna to the TV and to the VCR etc. This should ensure that signal loss is reduced as much as possible.

Getting Started

Which connectors to use

First you must determine what video input connectors you have on your television. You might have:

1. Component Video (YPbPr) - represented by Red, Green and Blue RCA connectors. This connection will produce the best picture.

2. S-Video - represented by the S-Video connector. This produces the next best picture.

3. Composite Video (CVBS) - represented by a single Yellow RCA connector.

Connecting Component Video Equipment

Component Video (also called YPbPr, DVD, YUV or YCbCr) will give the best picture.

These connectors are coloured Green (Y), Blue (Pb) and Red (Pr). Make sure that you match the colours when you make your connections.

TX-32LWD500A

OUTPUT

AUDIO

Note:

red leads.

Back of TV

TX-27LWD500A

Take care not to swap the two

L (White ) R (Red)

Y (Green) Pb (Blue) Pr (Red)

VIDEO

UDIO

TX-32LWD 500A TX-27LWD50 0A

PC AUDIO IN

UDIO INPUT

VGA

UDIO

Connecting Video Equipment

Connect the antenna to the TV and the VCR as shown on page 7.

Connect the equipment using either the SVideo connector (preferred) or the Composite video (Yellow) cable.

TX-32LWD500A

S-Video equipment uses a 4Pin Mini Din (Male) plug for the video and RCA plugs

S-Video

VIDEO

AUDIO

OUTPUT

for the audio.

Most standard Videocassette Recorders use RCA type video and audio connectors. The connectors are: Yellow: Video Red Right Audio White Left Audio

Notes:

1. If you cannot use Component video connections then S-Video is the next best choice.

2. When an S-Video cable is connected to an S-Video input terminal, the RCA video terminal for that AV position

will be disconnected.

3. The Audio and Video cables are not supplied with this television.

4. If your equipment has different type connectors please refer to the manufacturer’s instruction book for details.

Back of TV

TX-27LWD500A

S-Video

V (Yellow) L (White)

R (Red)

VIDEO

UDIO

TX-32LWD500A

VIDEO

UDIO

VIDEO

UDIO

TX-27 LWD500A

UDIO

Getting Started

Turn on the television

Push the Power Switch to turn the television ON.

Notes:

1. The TV takes approximately 10 seconds to turn ON. Like your computer, it has to run a number of diagnostic and software checks before it can display any broadcast channels.

2. The indicator will be red when the television is in Standby, green when the TV is operating and off when the TV is unplugged.

3. The indicator will flash when a valid code is received from the remote control when a button is pressed.

4. If the television is not going to be used for an extended period, remove the power plug from the wall outlet.

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Front Panel Controls

Push the Power Switch to turn the television ON. Unless your dealer has already programmed your television then Auto Setup will begin Please refer to page 11.

Open the front panel door to gain access to the Television Controls. Lift the door at the symbol on the bottom right hand corner.

TV / AV

< VOLUME >

\/ CHANNEL /\

Notes:

1. When the television is in Stand-By it is possible to turn it back on by pressing the POWER Button on the front panel.

2. This television is designed for the Australian Standard Mains Voltage of 240V 50Hz.

This button is used to select the input to be displayed on the screen. Pressing the button shows in turn: DVB, Analogue, AV1, AV2, AV3, AV4, HDMI, PC and back to DVB.

This button displays the main menu. From this menu you can select the Picture, Sound and Setup menus. See pages12, 13 and 14.

These buttons are used to turn audio volume lower or higher. If user menu is displayed these buttons are used to access or adjust user menu options.

These buttons are used to select the next lower / higher programme number. If user menu is displayed these buttons are used to move up or down to select user menu options.

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Getting Started Remote Control Buttons

Standby Switches TV on or off (standby). SD Switches the SD Card reader on or off. Mode Switches between viewing DVB and Analogue modes. Guide Displays the DVB Guide (see page 21). TV/AV Switches between viewing TV or AV input. Cursor Used to make selections and adjustments. OK Used to confirm selections and choices. Menu Press to access the Picture, Sound and Setup menus Exit Used to exit the menu system.

Coloured buttons Used for the selection, navigation and operation of various

functions. (See page 20 for AV selection) TV/ Text Switches between TV and Teletext modes STTL Displays subtitles if available (see page 23). Index Selects the teletext index page. Hold Freezes the Teletext page. Press again to return to normal. N (Normalise). Will recall stored settings. Mute Switches the sound mute on or off. Channel up/down (/\ \/) Selects the next higher or lower channel. Volume up/down (+ -) Increases or decreases the volume.

Numeric buttons Used for: - Programme / channel change.

C (Direct channel access) - During analogue TV viewing or when in the

Tuning menu, press and then enter channel number using the numeric buttons. (Press again for special channels).

(Information) - Shows status information for the current Programme

Aspect Changes the aspect ratio of the TV (see page 22).

Ambience Turns the “Surround Sound” on or off.

MULTI WINDOW (see page 22)

AUDIO (see page 22).

The Remote Control is capable of operating some functions of selected Panasonic VCRs and DVD (Digital Versatile Disc) equipment. Some VCR and DVD equipment have different functions, so to ensure compatibility please refer to the equipment's instruction book or consult your dealer for details.

Record Press this button to start recording Standby Switches the VCR or DVD player on or off (standby). VCR/DVD Switch The position of this switch selects whether the remote control operates a VCR or DVD

player.

Programme up/down Selects the next higher or lower channel on the VCR. Skip / Fast Forward / VCR: Press to fast forward the tape. In Play mode, Cue press to view the picture rapidly forward.

DVD: Press once to skip to next track. Press and hold to view

the picture rapidly forward.

Skip / Rewind / Review VCR: Press to rewind the tape. In Play mode, press to view the

picture rapidly backwards.

DVD: Press once to skip to next track. Press and hold to view

the picture rapidly forward.

Stop Press to stop the tape or DVD. Pause/Still Press in Play mode, the picture will pause. Press again to restart. Play Press to start the VCR or DVD playing.

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