English
Operating Instructions
LCD Television
Model No.
TX-L32XM6B TX-L39EM6B TX-L50EM6B
Contents
Be Sure to Read
Important Notice·········································2 |
Using TV Guide ······································· 14 |
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Using Menu Functions······························· 14 |
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Tuning and Editing Channels ······················ 19 |
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Quick Start Guide |
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Child Lock··············································· 20 |
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Accessories ··············································4 |
Updating the TV Software ·························· 20 |
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Connections··············································5 |
Using Media Player··································· 21 |
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Identifying Controls·····································8 |
VIERA Link ············································· 23 |
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First time Auto Setup································· 10 |
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Using your VIERA |
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Technical Information ································ 26 |
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Watching TV············································ 11 |
Maintenance ··········································· 28 |
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Watching External Inputs ··························· 12 |
FAQs ····················································· 29 |
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Viewing Text Service ································· 12 |
Specifications ·········································· 30 |
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Thank you for purchasing this Panasonic product. |
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Please read these instructions carefully before operating this product and |
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retain them for future reference. |
TQB0E2374U-2 |
The images shown in this manual are for illustrative purposes only. |
This product is licensed under the AVC patent portfolio license for the personal and non-commercial use of a consumer to (i) encode video in compliance with the AVC Standard (“AVC Video”) and/or (ii) decode AVC Video that was encoded by a consumer engaged in
a personal and non-commercial activity and/or was obtained from a video provider licensed to provide AVC Video. No license is granted or shall be implied for any other use.
Additional information may be obtained from MPEG LA, LLC.
See http://www.mpegla.com.
Panasonic does not guarantee operation and performance of peripheral devices made by other manufacturers; and we disclaim any liability or damage arising from operation and/or performance from usage of such other maker’s peripheral devices.
Transport only in upright position
Even if no special notation has been made of company or product trademarks, these trademarks have been fully respected.
●DVB and the DVB logos are trademarks of the DVB Project.
●HDMI, the HDMI Logo, and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries.
●HDAVI Control™ is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation.
●Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
●Manufactured under license under U.S. Patent Nos: 5,956,674; 5,974,380; 6,487,535 & other U.S. and worldwide patents issued & pending. DTS, the Symbol, & DTS and the Symbol together are registered trademarks & DTS 2.0+Digital Out is a trademark of DTS, Inc. Product includes software. © DTS, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Important Notice
Notice for DVB / Data broadcasting
This TV is designed to meet the standards (as of August, 2012) of digital services.
●Not all the features are available depending on the country, area, broadcaster, service provider and network environment.
●The compatibility with future services is not guaranteed.
●Check the latest information on the available services at the following website. http://panasonic.net/viera/support
Safety Precautions
To help avoid risk of electrical shock, fire, damage or injury, please follow the warnings and cautions below:
■Mains plug and lead
Warning
If you detect anything unusual, immediately switch off the mains supply switch and remove the mains plug.
●This TV is designed to operate on AC 220-240 V, 50 / 60 Hz.
●Insert the mains plug fully into the socket outlet.
●Ensure that the mains plug is easily accessible.
●Disconnect the mains plug when cleaning the TV.
●Do not touch the mains plug with wet
hands.
●Do not damage the mains lead.
• Do not place a heavy object on the lead.
• Do not place the lead near a high temperature object.
• Do not pull on the lead. Hold onto the mains plug body when disconnecting the plug.
•Do not move the TV with the lead plugged into a socket outlet.
•Do not twist the lead, bend it excessively or stretch it.
•Do not use a damaged mains plug or socket outlet.
•Ensure the TV does not crush the mains lead.
●Do not use any mains lead other than that provided with this TV.
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IMPORTANT:
THE MOULDED MAINS PLUG
FOR YOUR SAFETY, PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING TEXT CAREFULLY.
This TV is supplied with a moulded 3-pin mains plug for your safety and convenience.
A 5 amp fuse is fitted in this mains plug. Shall the fuse need to be replaced, please ensure that the replacement fuse has a 5 amp rating and that it is approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362.
Check for the ASTA mark 
or the BSI mark 
on the fuse body.
If the mains plug contains a removable fuse cover, you must ensure that it is refitted when the fuse is replaced.
If you lose the fuse cover, the mains plug must not be used until a replacement cover is obtained.
A replacement fuse cover may be purchased from your local dealer.
Do not cut off the mains plug.
Do not use any other type of mains lead except the one supplied with this TV.
The supplied mains lead and moulded plug are designed to be used with this TV to avoid interference and for your safety.
If the socket outlet in your home is not suitable, get it changed by a qualified electrician.
If the plug or mains lead becomes damaged, purchase a replacement from an authorised dealer.
How to replace the fuse: |
Example 1 |
For plug type shown in example 1 |
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Lift out the removable fuse cover |
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with a screwdriver and replace the |
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fuse, then refit it securely into the |
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mains plug. |
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For plug type shown in example 2 |
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Lift open the fuse cover in the mains |
Example 2 |
plug with a screwdriver and replace |
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the fuse, then press the fuse cover |
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■Take care
Warning
●Do not remove covers and never modify the TV yourself as live parts are accessible when they are removed. There are no user serviceable parts inside.
●Do not expose the 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 insert foreign objects into the TV through the air vents.
●Do not use an unapproved pedestal / mounting equipment. Be sure to ask your local Panasonic dealer to perform the setup or installation of approved wallhanging brackets.
●Do not apply strong force or impact to the display panel.
●Do not place the TV on sloped or unstable surfaces, and ensure
that the TV does not hang over the edge of the base.
●This TV is designed for table-top use.
●Do not expose 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
■Dangerous part / Small object
Warning
●This product contains possibly dangerous parts such as plastic bags, that can be breathed in or swallowed by young children accidentally. Keep these parts out of reach of young children.
■Pedestal
Warning
●Do not disassemble or modify the pedestal.
Caution
●Do not use any pedestal other than the one provided with this TV.
●Do not use the pedestal if it becomes warped or physically damaged. If this occurs, contact your nearest Panasonic dealer immediately.
●During setup, make sure that all screws are securely tightened.
●Ensure that the TV does not suffer any impact during installation of the pedestal.
●Ensure that children do not climb onto the pedestal.
●Install or remove the TV from the pedestal with at least two people.
●Install or remove the TV by the specified procedure.
■Ventilation
Caution
Allow sufficient space around the TV in order to help prevent excessive heat, which could lead to early failure of some electronic components.
Minimum distance:
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●Ventilation should not be impeded by covering the ventilation openings with items such as newspapers, tablecloths
and curtains.
●Whether you are using a pedestal or not, always ensure the vents at the bottom of the TV are not blocked and
there is sufficient space to enable adequate ventilation.
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■Moving the TV
Caution
Before moving the TV, disconnect all cables. ●Move the TV with at least two
people. Support as shown to avoid injury by the TV tipping or falling.
■When not in use for a long time
Caution
This TV will still consume some power even in the Off mode, as long as the mains plug is still connected to a live socket outlet.
●Remove the mains plug from the wall socket when the TV is not in use for a prolonged period of time.
Accessories
Remote Control |
Batteries (2) |
(p. 9) |
●R6 |
●N2QAYB000815 |
(p. 9) |
■Excessive volume
Caution
●Do not expose your ears to excessive volume from the headphones. Irreversible damage can be caused.
●If you hear a drumming noise in your ears, turn down the volume or temporarily stop using the headphones.
■Battery for the Remote Control
Caution
●Incorrect installation may cause battery leakage, corrosion and explosion.
●Replace only with the same or equivalent type.
●Do not mix old and new batteries.
●Do not mix different battery types (such as alkaline and manganese batteries).
●Do not use rechargeable batteries (Ni-Cd, etc.).
●Do not burn or break up batteries.
●Do not expose batteries to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like.
●Make sure you dispose of batteries correctly.
Pedestal
(p. 4, 5)
Mains lead |
Operating Instructions |
(p. 6) |
Production Registration Leaflet |
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●Accessories may not be placed all together. Take care not to throw them away unintentionally.
Assembling / Removing the pedestal
Assembly screw (4) |
Bracket |
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50-inch model |
32-inch model |
50-inch model |
39-inch model |
M5 × 16 |
39-inch model |
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M5 × 15 |
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Assembly screw (4) |
Base |
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50-inch model |
32-inch model |
50-inch model |
39-inch model |
M4 × 15 |
39-inch model |
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■Assembling the pedestal
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Removing the pedestal from the TV
Be sure to remove the pedestal in the following way when using the wall-hanging bracket or repacking the TV.
1 Remove the assembly screws 
from the TV. 2 Pull out the pedestal from the TV.
3 Remove the assembly screws 
from the bracket.
Secure the base as shown below to prevent the TV from falling over.
●The place where the base is secured should be thick enough and made of hard material.
Commercially available screw (not supplied)
Diameter: 3 mm
Length: 25 - 30 mm
Connections
●External equipment and cables shown are not supplied with this TV.
●Ensure that the unit is disconnected from the mains socket before attaching or disconnecting any leads.
●Check the type of terminals and cable plugs are correct when connecting.
●Always use a fully wired SCART or HDMI cable.
●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 interfered.
●Also read the manual of the equipment being connected.
Terminals
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1CI slot 
(p. 7)
2Headphone jack 
(p. 7)
3USB port
4HDMI1 - 2 
(p. 6, 7)
5Terrestrial terminal 
(p. 6)
6AV1 (SCART) 
(p. 6)
7AV2 (COMPONENT / VIDEO) 
(p. 7)
8DIGITAL AUDIO
9ETHERNET
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Basic connections
Mains lead and aerial
Mains lead (supplied)
AC 220-240 V
50 / 60 Hz
Terrestrial aerial
■DVB, Analogue
RF cable
■Mains lead
Insert the mains plug firmly into place.
●When disconnecting the mains lead, be absolutely sure to disconnect the mains plug at the socket outlet first.
AV devices
■DVD Recorder / VCR
TV
Terrestrial aerial
DVD Recorder / VCR
RF cable
SCART cable |
RF cable |
■DVD Recorder / VCR and Satellite receiver
TV
Satellite receiver
HDMI cable 
Terrestrial aerial
SCART |
RF |
cable |
Cable |
RF cable |
RF Cable |
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SCART cable
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Other connections
■DVD player
(COMPONENT equipment)
TV
(Listening)
DVD Player
(Viewing)
■Camcorder / Game equipment
(VIDEO equipment)
TV
(Listening)
Camcorder
(Viewing)
Game equipment
■Amplifier (to listen with speakers)
TV
HDMI cable
Amplifier with |
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speaker system |
(DVD Player, etc.) |
●Use HDMI2 for connecting an amplifier. This connection is applicable when using an amplifier that has ARC (Audio Return Channel) function.
As for an amplifier without ARC function, use DIGITAL AUDIO.
●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.
■Headphones
TV
●To adjust volume
[Headphone Volume] (p. 16)
(M3 stereo mini plug)
■Common Interface
TV
CI module
●If a smart card and a CI module come as a set, first insert the CI module, then insert the smart card into the CI module.
●Insert the module in the correct direction.
●Normally encrypted channels will appear. (The viewable channels and its features depend on the CI module.)
If encrypted channel does not appear 
[Common Interface] (p. 18)
●There might be some CI modules in the market with older firmware versions that do not work fully interoperable with this new CI+ v1.3 TV. In this case, please contact your content provider.
●For more information, read the manual of the CI module, or check with the content provider.
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Types of connectable equipment to each terminal
Terminal
AV2
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To record / play back videocassettes / DVDs (VCR / DVD Recorder)
To watch satellite broadcasts (Set top box)
To watch DVDs (DVD Player)
To watch camcorder images (Video camera)
To play games (Game equipment)
To use amplifier with speaker system
VIERA Link
: Recommended Connection
* Use HDMI2 for connecting an amplifier. This connection is applicable when using an amplifier that has Return Channel) function.
DIGITAL |
2 - 1 HDMI |
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ARC (Audio
Identifying Controls
Indicator / Control panel
●When pressing 4, 5, 6 buttons, the control panel guide appears on the right side of the screen for 3 seconds to highlight the pressed button.
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Rear side of the TV
1Remote control signal receiver
●Do not place any objects between the TV remote control signal receiver and remote control.
2Ambient sensor
●Senses brightness to adjust picture quality when [Ambient Sensor] in the Picture Menu is set to [On].
3Power LED Red: Standby
Green: On
●The LED blinks when the TV receives a command from the remote control.
4Input mode selection
●Press repeatedly until you reach the desired mode.
[Main Menu]
●Press and hold for about 3 seconds to display main menu.
OK (when in the menu system)
5Channel Up / Down
Cursor Up / Down (when in the menu system)
6Volume Up / Down
Cursor Left / Right (when in the menu system)
7Mains power On / Off switch
●Use to switch the mains power.
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Remote Control
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1Standby On / Off switch
2VIERA TOOLS
Displays some special feature icons and accesses easily.
PHOTO |
VIDEO |
MUSIC |
ECO NAVIGATION |
VIERA Link
●[VIERA Link] 
(p. 25)
●[Photo] in Media Player 
(p. 21)
●[Video] in Media Player 
(p. 21)
●[Music] in Media Player 
(p. 21)
●[Eco Navigation] 
(p. 17)
3[Main Menu] 
(p. 14)
Press to access Picture, Sound, Network, Timer, Setup and Help Menus.
4Text service button 
(p. 12)
5Information 
(p. 11)
Displays channel and programme information.
6OK
Confirms selections and choices.
Press after selecting channel positions to quickly change channel.
7[Option Menu]
Easy optional setting for viewing, sound, etc.
8Coloured buttons (red-green-yellow-blue)
Used for the selection, navigation and operation of various functions.
9Volume Up / Down
10Numeric buttons
Changes channel and teletext pages. Sets characters.
When in Standby mode, switches TV on.
11Still
Freezes / unfreezes the picture.
12Input mode selection 
(p. 11, 12)
TV - switches to DVB / Analogue mode.
AV - switches to AV input mode from Input Selection list.
13TV Guide 
(p. 14)
Displays Electronic Programme Guide.
14Subtitles
Displays / hides subtitles. (if available)
15Exit
Returns to the normal viewing screen.
16Cursor buttons
Makes selections and adjustments.
17Return
Returns to the previous menu / page.
18Aspect 
(p. 11)
Displays Aspect Selection list to change aspect ratio.
●Selectable aspect modes may vary depending on the input signal.
19Channel Up / Down
20Sound Mute On / Off
21Last view
Switches to previously viewed channel or input mode.
●Press again to return to the current view.
●Watching less than 10 seconds is not regarded as the previously viewed channel or input mode.
■Installing / Removing batteries
Pull open |
Close |
Hook |
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Using the On Screen Displays - Operation guide
Many features available on this TV can be accessed via the On Screen Display menu.
■Operation guide |
■How to use remote control |
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Balance |
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Headphone Volume |
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Setup |
Volume Correction |
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Help
Select |
Selects your favourite sound |
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Move the cursor / select from a range of options / select the menu item (up and down only) / adjust levels (left and right only)
Access the menu / store settings after adjustments have been made or options have been set
Return to the previous menu
Exit the menu system and return to the normal viewing screen
Operation guide
First time Auto Setup
Automatically sets up the TV and searches for available TV channels when the TV is turned on for the first time.
●These steps are not necessary if the setup has been completed by your local dealer.
●Please complete connections (p. 5 - 8) and settings (if necessary) of the connected equipment before starting Auto Setup. For details of settings for the connected equipment, read the manual of the equipment.
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Plug the TV into mains socket and turn power on
●Takes a few seconds to be displayed.
Select the following items
Set up each item by following the on-screen instructions.
Select [Home]
Select [Home] viewing environment to use in your home environment.
●[Shop] is for shop display.
●To change viewing environment later on, you will need to initialise all settings by accessing Shipping Condition.
Select your country
Select your region 
Auto Setup is now complete and your TV is ready for viewing.
If tuning has failed, check the connection of the RF cable, and then follow the on-screen instructions.
●To retune all channels 
[Auto Setup] (p. 18)
●To initialise all settings 
[Shipping Condition] (p. 18)
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