Panasonic Viera TH-L32XM5K, Viera TH-L32XM5T, Viera TH-L32XM5M, Viera TH-L32XM5X Operating Instructions Manual

Operating Instructions

LED TV

English

Thank you for purchasing this Panasonic product.
Please read these instructions before operating your set and retain them for future reference.
The images shown in this manual are for illustrative purposes only.

CEF

TQB4GC0959

Model No.

TH-L32XM5K
TH-L32XM5M

TH-L32XM5T

TH-L32XM5X

Standard accessories

Remote Control

• N2QAYB000802

R6 (AA) batteries (2)

(for Remote Control)

Pedestal

EXITINFO

OPTION

SURROUND

STILL

OFF TIMER

RETURN

P-NR SOUND PICTURE

INPUT

MUTE

LAST VIEW

TV

M

E

N

U

AVTVPC

ASPECT

RGYB

POWER

CH

VOL

H

D

M

I

P

L

A

Y

B

A

C

K

U

S

B

Mains lead

(XM5K/X series) (XM5M series) (XM5T series)

Operating Instructions

• Accessories may not be placed all together. Take care not to

throw them away unintentionally.

•  is product contains possibly dangerous parts (such as

plastic bags), which can be breathed in or swallowed by
young children accidentally. Keep these parts out of reach of
young children.

– Safety Precautions .................................................... 2

– Attaching / removing the pedestal .........................3

– Connecting the Aerial & External Equipment ..... 4

– Identifying Controls ................................................5

– Performing Initial Setup..........................................6

– Watching TV ............................................................6

– Watching External Inputs .......................................7

– Using the Menu Functions .....................................7

– Using Media Player ................................................ 11

– Technical Information ...........................................13

– FAQs ........................................................................15

– Speci cations .......................................................... 16

Contents

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Safety Precautions

Warning

Handling the mains plug and lead

• Insert the mains plug fully into 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

electrical shock.)

• Do not use any mains lead other than that provided with this TV.

(This may cause fire or electrical shock.)

• Do not damage the mains lead. (A damaged lead may cause fire

or electrical shock.)

• Do not move the TV with the lead plugged in the 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 lead.

• Do not use a damaged mains plug or socket outlet.

If you find any

abnormality,

remove the mains

plug immediately!

Power source

• This TV is designed to operate on:

– AC Auto 110 - 240 V, 50 / 60 Hz
– Table top use

• Mains plug types vary between countries.

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 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 expose 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 insert foreign objects into the TV

• Do not allow any objects to drop into the TV through the air vents. (Fire or electrical

shock may result.)

Do not place the TV on sloped or unstable surfaces, and ensure that the TV does not
hang over the edge of the base

• The TV may fall off or tip over.

Use only the dedicated pedestals / 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 setup.

• Use approved pedestals / wall-hanging brackets (p. 3).

Caution

This appliance is intended for use in tropical climates

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 the TV is not in use for a prolonged
period of time

• This TV will still consume some power even in the Off mode, as long as the mains plug

is still connected.

Do not apply strong force or impact to the display panel

• This may cause damage resulting in injury.

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 TV 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 are not blocked.

Minimum distance (cm)

10

10 10 10

NOTES
Auto power standby function

•  e TV will automatically go to Standby mode in the following conditions:

– no signal is received and no operation is performed for 30 minutes in TV mode
– [O Timer] is active in the Setup Menu (p. 9).
– no operation is performed for the period selected in [Auto Standby] (p. 9)

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.

• Equipment with an infrared sensor

 is TV also emits infrared rays.  is may a ect operation of other equipment.

Transport only in upright position

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Attaching / removing the pedestal

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 local Panasonic dealer
immediately.

During set-up, make sure that all screws are
securely tightened.

• If insufficient care is taken to ensure screws

are properly tightened during assembly,
the pedestal will not be strong enough to
support the TV, and 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.

When removing the pedestal from the TV,
do not remove the pedestal by the methods
other than the specified procedure.

(p. 3)

• Otherwise the TV and / or pedestal may fall

over and become damaged, and personal
injury may result.

Assembly
screw (4)
(black)

Assembly
screw (4)
(black)

Bracket

• TBL5ZA33121

Base

• TBL5ZX04881

1 Assembling the pedestal

C

D

A

Front

Use the assembly screws to fasten the
bracket

to the base securely.

• Make sure that the screws are securely

tightened.

• Forcing the assembly screws the wrong way

will strip the threads.

2 Securing the TV

B

Arrow mark

Hole for pedestal

installation

Use the assembly screws to
fasten securely.

• Tighten the four assembly

screws loosely at first, then
tighten them firmly to fix
securely.

• Carry out the work on a

horizontal and level surface.

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 screw

from the bracket.

Preventing the TV from falling over

Using the fall-prevent screw hole and a
screw (commercially available), securely fix
the body of the pedestal to the installation
surface.

•  e place where the pedestal is to be  xed

should be thick enough and made of hard
material.

Screw
hole

Screw (not supplied)
Diameter: 3 mm
Length: 25 - 30 mm

3

Rear of the TV

Holes for wall-hanging
bracket installation

100 mm

200 mm

Depth of screw:
m inimum 11 mm
m aximum 17 mm

Screw Thread Type: M4

Screw for fixing the TV
onto the wall-hanging
bracket (not supplied with
the TV)

[View from the side]

Wall-hanging bracket (Optional)

Please contact your local Panasonic dealer to
purchase the recommended wall-hanging bracket.
For additional details, please read the manual of the
optional accessories.

WARNING

• Failure to use a Panasonic bracket or choosing to mount

the unit yourself will be done at the risk of the consumer.
Always be sure to ask a qualified technician to carry out
set up. Incorrect fitting may cause equipment to fall,
resulting in injury and product damage. Any damage
resulting from not having a professional installer mount
your unit will void your warranty.

• When any optional accessories or wall hanging brackets

are used, always ensure that the instructions provided are
followed fully.

• Do not mount the unit directly below ceiling lights (such

as spotlights 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. Wall

mounted equipment shall not be grounded by metal
within 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.

TY-WK3L2RW

•  e angle of wall-hanging bracket can

be adjusted in “zero tilting (vertical)”
and “5 or 10-degree tilting” for this TV.

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 ese diagrams show our recommendations for how to connect the TV to your various equipment.
For other connections, please refer to the operating instructions of each equipment. External equipment and cables shown are not supplied with this TV.
Please ensure that the unit is disconnected from the mains socket before attaching or disconnecting any leads.

HDMI

AV IN

PC AUDIO via AV1

AUDIO OUT

AV1

IN

AUDIO

AUDIOR

R L Y/VIDEOP

R/CRPB/CB

L

COMPONENT

USB

VIDEO

AUDIO

R

L

AV 2
IN

Rear of TV Side of TV

NOTES

• Keep some space between the TV and RF cable

to prevent distorted image.

• Do not put the RF cable close to the mains lead

to avoid noise.

• Do not place the RF cable under the TV.

• To obtain optimum picture and sound quality,

an aerial, the correct cable (75 Ω coaxial) and
the correct terminating plug are required.

• If a communal aerial system is used, you may

need 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 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.

• For HDMI connections, use a fully wired HDMI

compliant cable.

• Read the manual of the equipment, too.

To listen with Home Theater

To watch DVD

AUDIO OUT

AUDIORL

Amplifier with speaker system

RCA cable

AV1

IN

AUDIO

R L Y/VIDEOP

R/CRPB/CB

COMPONENT

(viewing)

(listening)

DVD player

PC

PC AUDIO via AV1

AV1

IN

AUDIO

RL

conversion adaptor (if necessary)

(viewing)

(listening)

USB device / Camcorder / Game equipment

USB

VIDEO

AUDIO

R

L

AV 2
IN

USB device

Camcorder, etc.

(listening)

(viewing)

AV IN

HDMI

RF cable

Aerial

Satellite dish

Satellite cable

Set top box

HDMI cable

To connect the aerial / Set top box

To playback

HDMI equipment

AV1

IN

AUDIO

R L Y/VIDEOP

R/CRPB/CB

COMPONENT

AV IN

HDMI

Aerial

HDMI
cable*

1

or

RF cable

DVD Recorder / VCR

AV IN

HDMI

Recorder / Player

HDMI cable

*

1

Only for DVD recorder

If the antenna is placed in the wrong location, interference
might happen.

Connecting the Aerial & External Equipment

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Identifying Controls

TV

USB

VIDEO

AUDIO

R

L

AV 2
IN

8

9

123

4

5

7

6

1 Remote control signal receiver

• Do not obstruct the receiver with any

object.

2 C.A.T.S. (Contrast Automatic Tracking

System) sensor

3 Power LED

• Red: Standby / Green: On

4 Function select

• [Volume]/[Backlight]/[Contrast]/

[Brightness]/[Colour]/Sharpness]/
[Tint] (NTSC signal)/[Bass]/
[Treble]/[Balance]/[Auto Tuning]

 Available when [Mode] in the Sound

Menu is set to [Music] or [Speech]
(p. 8)

5 Selects channel up/down, adjusts settings

(when using the F button), switches the
TV On (press either button for about
1second when in Standby mode)

6 C hanges the input mode
7 On / Standby switch

• Switches the TV On / Standby.

• To completely Off the TV, please switch

Off the wall socket or remove the mains
plug from the wall socket.

8 USB port

9 AV2 terminal

Remote Control

EXITINFO

OPTION

SURROUND

STILL

OFF TIMER

RETURN

P-NR SOUND PICTURE

INPUT

MUTE

LAST VIEW

TV

M

E

N

U

AVTVPC

ASPECT

RGYB

POWER

CH

VOL

H

D

M

I

P

L

A

Y

B

A

C

K

U

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B

1

14

15
16

17

18

19

20
21

22
23

24

25

2
3

4
5

6
7

8

9

10

11

12

13

1 On / Standby switch

• Switches the TV On /

Standby.

2

Aspect

(p. 6)

• Changes aspect ratio

3 Picture Noise Reduction

(p. 8)

• Switches picture noise

reduction setting

4

Information

(p. 6)

• Displays channel and

programme information

5

[Main Menu]

(p. 7)

• Press to access Picture,

Sound and Setup Menus

6 USB PLAYBACK

(p. 11)

• Switches to USB device

viewing / listening mode

7 OK

• Confirms selections and

choices

• Press after selecting

channel positions
to quickly change
programme

8

[Option Menu]

(p. 6)

• Quick access to optional

settings for picture,
sound, etc.

9

Surround (p. 8)

• Switches surround

sound setting

10 Sound Selection

• Selects sound output

mode during multiplex
broadcast

11 Numeric buttons

• Changes channel

• When in Standby mode,

switches TV On

12 Sound Mute

• Switches sound mute On

or Off

13 Volume Up / Down

14 Input mode selection

(p. 7)

• PC - switches to PC

input mode

• TV - switches to TV

mode

• AV - switches to AV

input mode from Input
Selection list

15 Picture Mode Selection

• Selects picture mode

(p. 8)

16 Sound Mode Selection

• Selects sound mode

(p. 8)

17 Exit

• Returns to the normal

viewing screen

18 HDMI

• Switches to HDMI input

mode

19 Cursor buttons

• Makes selections and

adjustments

20 Return

• Returns to the previous

menu / page

21 Coloured buttons

• Used for selection,

navigation and operation
of various functions

22 Still

• Freeze / unfreeze picture

(p. 6)

23

Off Timer

(p. 6)

• Set the time the TV

automatically goes to
Standby mode

24

Last View (p. 6)

• Switches to previously

viewed channel

25 Channel Up / Down

• Selects channel in

sequence

Inserting and removing remote’s batteries
1

Hook

Open

Caution

• Incorrect installation may cause battery leakage and corrosion,

resulting in damage to the remote control.

• Do not mix old and new batteries.

• Replace only with same or equivalent type. Do not mix different

battery types (such as alkaline and manganese batteries).

• Do not use rechargeable (Ni-Cd) batteries.

• 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.

• Ensure batteries are replaced correctly, there is danger of

explosion and fire if battery is reversed.

• Do not disassemble or modify the remote control.

2

Note the correct
polarity (+ or -)

Close

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