Panasonic TX-37LZ800A User Manual
Operating Instructions
LCD TV
Model No.
TX-37LZ800A
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.
English
TQB4GC0009
Turn your own living room into a movie theatre!
Experience an amazing level of multi-
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media excitement
Enjoy rich multi-media
Contents
Be Sure to Read
Safety Precautions ······································ 4
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(Warning / Caution)
Notes ··························································· 5
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Maintenance ··············································· 5
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Amplifi er with
Speaker system
VCR
DVD Recorder
SD memory card
Camcorder
Set top box
DVD player
Personal
computer
Quick Start Guide
Accessories / Options
Identifying Controls
Basic Connection
Auto Tuning
Language Setting
Enjoy your TV!
Basic Features
Watching TV ·············································· 12
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Watching Videos and DVDs ······················ 14
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Viewing Teletext ········································16
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Advanced Features
How to Use Menu Functions ····················· 18
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(picture, sound quality, etc.)
Editing Programmes
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Tuning Programmes
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Control Programme Audience ···················26
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Restore Settings ······································ 27
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Input Labels ·············································· 28
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Displaying PC Screen on TV ····················· 29
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Viewing from SD Card (Photos) ················ 30
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VIERA Link “HDAVI ControlTM” ··················· 32
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External Equipment ··································· 36
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Viewing Advanced FAQs, etc.Quick Start Guide
FAQs, etc.
Technical Information ································ 38
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FAQs ·························································43
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Licence ······················································ 45
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WARRANTY ·············································· 45
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Specifi cations ············································46
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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 fi re.)
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 damage the mains lead. (A damaged lead may cause fi re 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 lead.
Do not use a damaged mains plug or socket outlet.
If you fi nd any
abnormality,
remove the
mains plug immediately!
AC 230 V
50 Hz
Power source
This TV is designed to operate on 230 V, 50 Hz
AC.
Do not remove covers
NEVER modify the TV yourself
(High-voltage components may cause serious
electrical shock.)
Have the TV checked, adjusted, or repaired at your
local Panasonic dealer.
Keep liquids away from the TV
To prevent damage which may result in fi re or
shock hazard, do not expose this appliance to
dripping or splashing.
Do not place containers with water (fl ower vase,
cups, cosmetics, etc.) above the TV. (including on
shelves above, etc.)
Do not place foreign objects
inside the TV
Do not let metal or fl ammable objects drop into the
TV through the air vents (fi re or electrical shock
may result).
Do not place the TV on sloped
or unstable surfaces
The TV may fall off or tip over.
Use only the dedicated stands
/ mounting equipment
Using an unauthorized stand or other fi xtures may
make the TV shaky, risking injury. Be sure to ask
your local Panasonic dealer to perform setup.
Use optional stands / mounts (p. 6).
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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 fi re never place any
type of candle or naked fl ame on top or near the TV.
Do not allow children to
handle SD card
As with a small object, SD card can be swallowed
by young children. Please remove SD card
immediately after use.
Notes
Caution
When cleaning the TV, remove the
mains plug
(Cleaning an energized TV may cause electrical shock.)
When TV will not be used for a
long time, remove the mains plug
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.
Allow suffi cient space around the
TV for radiated heat
Minimum distance
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10
When using the pedestal, keep the space between
the bottom of the TV and the fl oor surface.
In case of using Wall-hanging bracket, follow the manual of it.
Do not block the rear air vents
Blocked ventilation by curtains, etc. may
cause overheating, fi re or electrical shock.
10
10
(cm)
Auto power standby function
If no signal is received and no operation is
performed in TV mode for 30 minutes, the TV will
automatically go to standby mode.
Keep the TV away from these equipment
Electronic equipment
In particular, do not place video equipment near the
TV (electromagnetic interference may distort images
/ sound).
Equipment with an infrared sensor
This TV also emits infrared rays (this may affect
operation of other equipment).
Transport only in upright position
Adjust the LCD panel to your desired angle
Ensure that the pedestal does not hang over the
edge of the base even if the TV swivels to the full
rotation range.
Do not place any objects or hands within the full
rotation range.
Set the mark at the centre as illustrated,
to have the swivel positioned at the
centre of the rotation angle.
Do not expose your ears to excessive
volume from the headphones
Irreversible damage can be caused.
a: 464 mm / b: 381 mm
b
15° 15°
a
(View from the top)
Maintenance
First, remove the mains plug from the socket outlet.
Display panel
Regular care: Gently wipe the surface clean of dirt by using a soft cloth.
Major contamination: Wipe the surface clean using a soft cloth dampened with clean water or diluted neutral
detergent by 100 times of water. Then, using a soft dry cloth, evenly wipe the surface clean until it is dry.
Caution
The surface of the display panel has been specially treated and may be easily damaged.
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Do not tap or scratch the surface with your fi ngernail or other hard object.
Use care not to subject the surface to bug repellent, solvent, thinner, or other volatile substances
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(this may degrade surface quality).
Cabinet
Regular care: Wipe the surface clean using a soft dry cloth.
Major contamination: Dampen a soft cloth with clean water or water containing a small amount of neutral detergent.
Then, wring the cloth and wipe the surface clean with it. Finally, wipe the surface clean with a dry cloth.
Caution
Use care not to subject the TV's surfaces to detergent.
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(A liquid inside the TV could lead to product failure.)
Use care not to subject surfaces to bug repellent, solvent, thinner, or other volatile substances
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(this may deteriorate the surface by peeling the paint).
Do not allow the cabinet to make contact with a rubber or PVC substance for a long time.
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Mains plug
Wipe the mains plug with a dry cloth at regular intervals. (Moisture and dust may lead to fi re or electrical shock.)
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Accessories / Options
Standard accessories
Remote Control
Transmitter
N2QAYB000120
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VOLCH
TV
1
Hook
Check that you have the accessories and items shown
Batteries for the Remote
Control Transmitter
R6 (AA)
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Installing remote’s batteries
Pull
open
(2)
2
Note the correct
polarity (+ or -)
Cleaning cloth
Operating Instructions
Close
Caution
Incorrect installation may cause battery leakage and corrosion, resulting in damage to the remote control.
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Do not mix old and new batteries.
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Do not mix different battery types (such as alkaline and manganese batteries).
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Do not use rechargeable (Ni-Cd) batteries.
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Do not burn or breakup batteries.
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Batteries must not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fi re or the like.
Optional accessories
Wall-hanging
bracket
TY-WK32LR2W
WARNING!
Failure to use a Panasonic bracket or choosing to mount the unit
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yourself will be done at the risk of the consumer.
Any damage resulting from not having a professional installer mount
your unit will void your warranty.
Always be sure to ask a qualifi ed technician to carry out set-up.
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Incorrect fi tting may cause equipment to fall, resulting in injury and
product damage.
Do not mount the unit directly below ceiling lights (such as
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spotlights, fl oodlights or halogen lights) which typically give off high
heat. Doing so may warp or damage plastic cabinet parts.
Please contact your nearest Panasonic dealer to purchase the
recommended wall-hanging bracket. For additional details, please
refer to the wall-hanging bracket installation manual.
How to remove the TV Stand
Remove four screws.
Rear of the TV
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S
VIDEO
VIDEO
AUDIO
AV IN
3
AV4 I N
L
R
Identifying Controls
Function select
Volume / Contrast / Brightness / Colour / Sharpness /
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Tint (NTSC mode) / Bass / Treble / Balance / Auto Tuning (p. 25)
SD Card slot (p. 31)
Increases or decreases the
programme position by one. When a
function is already displayed, press
to increase or decrease the selected
function. When in Standby mode,
switches TV On.
INPUT
OPTION
SD CARD
EXIT
RETURN
GRYB
F.P.
Changes the input mode
TV -
AV - changes AV input mode (p. 14)
Viewing SD Card (p. 30)
Option menu
Sets the preferred settings of viewing
and sound options easily (p. 12)
EXIT (Returns to TV screen)
Cursor buttons to make selections and
adjustments
Returns to the previous menu
Coloured buttons used for the
selection, navigation and operation of
various functions
Still picture (p. 12)
Teletext Hold (p. 17)
Teletext Index (p. 17)
Sound mute On / Off
Changes the
input mode
AV4 terminals
(p. 36)
changes TV mode
(p. 14)
C.A.T.S. (Contrast Automatic Tracking
System) sensor
Senses brightness to adjust picture quality in
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“Eco” mode in Picture Menu (p. 20)
Power LED
Standby: red
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On: green
When using the remote control, indicates the TV has received a command.
Mains power On / Off switch
Switch On to turn on the TV or
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turn the TV to standby mode by
the remote control
Standby On / Off switch
(Switches TV On or Off standby)
Multi window (p. 13)
Access VIERA Link Menu (p. 33)
Changes aspect ratio (p. 13)
OK button to confi rm selections and choices
Press after selecting programme positions to
quickly change programme.
Main Menu (p. 18)
Press to access VIERA Link, Picture, Sound
and Setup menus
Teletext (p. 16)
Viewing a favourite teletext channel (p. 17)
Programme / channel change buttons (0-9)
and Teletext page buttons.
When in Standby mode, switches TV On.
Programme Information
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(p. 12 and p. 16)
(p. 13)
Remote control
signal receiver
Swing door
to open
POWER
MULTI PIP
ASPECT
RECALL MUTE
Headphones
jack (p. 36)
Quick Start Guide
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Identifying Controls
Accessories / Options
Selects programmes in sequence
When in Standby mode, switches TV On.
VCR / DVD operations (p. 15)
Stereo / Bilingual Sound Selection (p. 40)
CH VOL
REC
POWER
Volume
SURROUND
Surround (p. 20)
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Basic Connection
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.
Example 1
Connecting aerial
TV only TV, DVD Recorder or VCR
Aerial AerialRear of the TV Rear of the TV
AC 230 V,
50 Hz
RF
Mains lead
cable
Example 2
Connecting DVD Recorder / VCR
Mains lead
AC 230 V,
50 Hz
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AUDIO
VIDEO
DVD Recorder or VCR
Note
Do not put the Coaxial cable close to the mains lead to avoid noise.
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Do not place the Coaxial cable under the TV.
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To obtain optimum quality picture and sound, an Aerial, the correct cable (75 Ω coaxial) and the correct
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terminating plug are required.
If a communal Aerial system is used, you may require the correct connection cable and plug between the wall
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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
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your particular area and the accessories required.
Any matters regarding Aerial installation, upgrading of existing systems or accessories required, and the costs
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incurred, are the responsibility of you, the Customer.
OUT
OUT
RF OUT
RF cable
RF IN
RF cable
Auto Tuning
Search and store TV channels automatically.
These steps are not necessary if the setup has been completed by your local dealer.
Plug the TV into mains socket and switch On
1
2
Select your language
OSD Language
English Français
Chinese
You can now use the remote
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control to turn On the TV or turn
the TV to standby mode.
(Power LED: On)
select
Quick Start Guide
POWER
INPUT
OPTION
SD CARD
EXIT
RETURN
3
4
5
Select your area
Channel Plan
Channel Plan - CATV/Other -
China
Hong Kong
Asia/M.East
NZ/Indonesia
CATV/Other
Indian CATV
CIS/E.Europe
South Africa
American System
American CATV
Japan
Start Auto Tuning
Auto Tuning
2
Scan 1 120
EXIT
RETURN
CH4
Select the picture setting
Please select your viewing environment.
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Home Shop
“Shop” and “Home” are equal
to “Dynamic” and “Standard”
respectively - “Menu” in
“Picture Menu” (p. 20)
store
select
CATV/Other :
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Press displayed
()
sub menu
Auto Tuning will start to
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search for TV programmes
and store them.
The sorted programme order
depends upon the TV signal,
the broadcasting system and
reception conditions.
select
set
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Auto Tuning
Basic Connection
Auto Tuning is now complete and your TV is ready for viewing.
To edit programmes
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TV
Note
If tuning have failed “Auto Tuning” (p. 25).
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To initialize all settings “Shipping Condition” (p. 27)
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If you turned the TV Off during Standby mode last time, the TV will be in Standby
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mode when you turn the TV On with Mains power On / Off switch.
Editing Programmes (p. 22)
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Language Setting
You can change language for on-screen displays.
Display the menu
1
POWER
MULTI PIP
ASPECT
RECALL MUTE
CH VOL
INPUT
OPTION
GRYB
F.P.
SD CARD
EXIT
RETURN
2
3
Select “Setup”
Main Menu
VIERA Link
Picture
Sound
Setup
Select “OSD Language”
Setup Menu
Service List Edit
Child Lock
Tuning Menu
Off Timer Off
OSD Language
Teletext TOP
Teletext Character Set
Shipping Condition
Input Labels
Access
Access
English
Access
1/2
access
select
access
select
10
Select the language
TV
4
OSD Language
English Français
Chinese
change
store
Using the
On Screen
Displays
Many features available on this TV can be accessed via the On Screen Display
menu.
How to use remote control
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Open the main menu
Move the cursor / select the menu
Move the cursor / adjust levels / select from a range of options
Access the menu / store settings after adjustments have been made or options
have been set
RETURN
Return to the previous menu
EXIT
Exit the menu system and return to the normal viewing screen
Quick Start Guide
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Language Setting
ON SCREEN HELP Instructions box
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(example: Sound Menu)
Sound Menu
Menu Music
Bass
Treble
Balance
Headphone Volume
Surround Off
Volume Correction
Speaker Distance to Wall
Reset to Default
Select
EXIT
Change
RETURN
Over 30cm
Set
12
12
11
On-screen operation
guide will help you.
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Watching TV
O
Turn power on
POWER
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POWER
MULTI PIP
INPUT
OPTION
1
SD CARD
Mains power On / Off switch should be On. (p. 7)
If “Shop” is displayed on the top right of the screen,
reset settings in “Shipping Condition” (p. 27), and
select “Home” in “Auto Tuning” (p. 9).
ASPECT
RECALL
CH VOL
EXIT
RETURN
GRYB
F.P.
MUTE
Volume
2
1 BBS
CH05 5.5MHz PAL Corontation Street
Bad Signal Encrypted
STTL
AD TXT Stereo 45
Information banner appears
whenever you select a
programme
For details p. 13
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Select a programme
up
CH
Select a programme using Information banner (p. 13)
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Possible to confi rm the programme name before selecting programmes.
Display Information banner
if it is not displayed
Possible to set display
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timeout in “Banner Display
Timeout” (p. 21).
or
down
RECALL
To select the two or three-digit
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programme number, e.g. 39
(in a short time)
While the banner is displayed,
select the programme
select programme
watch
12
Other useful functions
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Hold
Freeze / unfreeze picture
Check or change the current
programme status instantly
Display the
selectable
CH Colour Set
Adjusts the colour density
settings for
the current
programme
Teletext Character Set
Sets the teletext language
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Turn the TV off automatically after a fi xed period
Display the
menu
Off Timer
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To change
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change
select
Picture Menu (p. 20)
Setup Menu (p. 21)
PTION
Volume Correction
Adjusts volume of individual programme or
input mode
Note
Also possible to change the settings in Menu list (p. 20 and p. 21).
Select “Setup”
Main Menu
VIERA Link
Picture
Sound
Setup
To cancel Set to “Off” or turn the TV off.
To display the remaining time Information banner (p. 13)
When the remaining time is within 3 minutes, the remaining time will fl ash on screen.
access
select
Select “Off Timer” and set the time
Setup Menu
Service List Edit
Child Lock
Tuning Menu
Off Timer
OSD Language
Teletext TOP
Teletext Character Set
Shipping Condition
Input Labels
Off
English
1/2
set
select
Other useful functions
A
A
A
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Display programme information
Display
information
banner
Change the aspect ratio (p. 39)
Enjoy viewing the picture at its optimum size and aspect.
Change
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aspect
ratio
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RECALL
Programme
1 BBS
CH05 5.5MHz PAL Corontation Street
Sound mute
Stereo sound
To select another programme
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To hide
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Bad Signal Encrypted
Colour system
Sound system
EXIT
STTL
AD TXT Stereo
Teletext
Programme
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SPECT
To change the mode
Display Aspect
Selection list
To change the mode using the ASPECT button only
SPECT
(Press repeatedly until you reach the desired mode)
SPECT
During the list is displayed,
select the mode
45
Features available
Off timer
To set display timeout
“Banner Display Timeout” (p. 21)
Appears also when changing programme.
Programme information is referred to
teletext signal.
Aspect Selection
16:9
Just
4:3
4:3 Full
Zoom1
Zoom2
Zoom3
Select
EXIT
Change
RETURN
Aspect Selection list
store
select
Watch TV,
DVD, etc.
in multi
window
Note
Only “16:9” and “4:3” are available in PC mode.
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Aspect mode can be memorized separately for each input mode.
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MULTI PIP
View in multi window (p. 40)
Enjoy viewing two images at once, such as a TV programme and a DVD.
Picture-in-Picture mode (PIP)
DVD
AV1
Focus PAP Change
B
AV1
DVD
Focus PAP Change
Colour bar
Y
G
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Picture-and-Picture mode (PAP)
AV1DVD
Focus PIP Change
Main screen
Remote control operations
apply to the main screen.
Sub screen
Operations in multi window
To exit multi window (return to the single-screen view with main screen)
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To change the layout, images, fi rst show the colour bar
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To change the layout G
To swap
To change the focus to sub window
B
Y
R
RECALL
Viewing
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Watching TV
MULTI PIP
To change the input mode of sub screen
Swap sub screen
for main screen
B
Change the input mode by the
remote control (p. 14)
Swap again
B
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Watching Videos and DVDs
Connect the external equipment (VCRs, DVD equipment, etc.) and you can watch the input.
To connect the equipment (p. 8)
The Remote Control is capable of operating some functions of selected Panasonic external equipment.
POWER
MULTI PIP
ASPECT
RECALL MUTE
CH
INPUT
OPTION
GRYB
F.P.
VOL
SD CARD
EXIT
RETURN
1
2
3
Display the Input select menu
Select the input mode connected to the equipment
Input Selection
AV1
AV2
AV3
AV4
PC
HDMI1
HDMI2
HDMI3
TV
You can also select the input using the AV button on the remote
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control or the top panel of the TV.
Press the button repeatedly until the desired input is selected.
You can label or skip each input modes “Input Labels” (p. 28)
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watch
select
View
Displays the selected mode
14
REC
POWER
SURROUND
To return to TV
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Note
If the external equipment has an aspect adjustment function, set to “16:9”.
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For details, see the manual of the equipment or ask your local dealer.
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Panasonic equipment connected to the TV can be directly operated with the remote control.
POWER
VCR / DVD switch
Select VCR to operate Panasonic VCR or DVD equipment
Select DVD to operate Panasonic DVD equipment or Player home theatre
Standby
Set to Standby mode / Turn on
Play
Playback videocassette / DVD
Stop
Stop the operations
Rewind / Skip / Search
VCR: Rewind, view the picture rapidly in reverse
DVD: Skip to the previous track or title
Press and hold to search backward
Fast-forward / Skip / Search
VCR: Fast-forward, view the picture rapidly forward
DVD: Skip to the next track or title
Press and hold to search forward
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Viewing
Pause
Pause / Restart
DVD: Press and hold to play at slow speed
Programme Up / Down
Select programme
Record
Start recording
Setting your remote control to operate Panasonic VCR, DVD, etc.
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Set the VCR / DVD switch to the appropriate position
Press and hold
Enter the appropriate code for the equipment
to be controlled, see table below
“VCR” position
Equipment Code
VCR 10 (default)
DVD 11
Note
Confi rm if the remote control works correctly after changing the code.
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The codes will be reset to default values if batteries are replaced.
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“DVD” means DVD player, DVD recorders and Recorder home theatre.
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Some operations may not be possible on some equipment models.
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POWER
during the following operations
“DVD” position
Equipment Code
Player home theatre
Press
DVD 70 (default)
71
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Watching Videos and DVDs
15
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