Panasonic TX-37LZD70 User Manual

Operating Instructions

LCD Television

Model No. TX-37LZD70

INPUT

OPTION SD CARD

EXIT

RETURN

TV

U.K. Standard

English

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.

Turn your living room into a home theatre!

Experience an amazing level of multi-media excitement

Receive digital terrestrial broadcastings using an integrated (Digital Video Broadcasting) tuner

(Display DVB programmes with TV Guide (p. 14) / Timer recording (p. 36) / Register and instantly call up favourite programmes with Profile Edit (p. 29))

Sharp pictures with HDMI terminal

Control DVD recorder / VCR via TV with Q-Link connection (p. 40)

Create home theatre and Panasonic equipment link-ups with “VIERA Link” without complicated settings! (p. 42)

Support Audio Description signal (p. 12 and p. 22)

Audio description (AD) is an ancillary component associated with a broadcast which delivers a verbal description of the visual scene as an aid to understanding and enjoyment particularly for visually-impaired viewers.

Trade Mark of the DVB Digital Video Broadcasting Project (1991 to 1996)

TX-37LZD70 Declaration of Conformity No 4887, 15 June 2007

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FULL HD

This TV uses a high definition LCD panel (1920 × 1080 pixels) to produce high definition

pictures close to their original resolution.

V-real Pro 2

V-real Pro 2 technology is the collective name for original technologies developed by

Panasonic to enhance total Full HD (1080p) image quality: V-real Pro 2 PROCESSOR: Enhance and output the incoming video signals as high-image-quality signals. The resulting video signals deliver the kind of high resolution that large screens require.

V-real Pro 2 DRIVER: Precisely controls panel drive to optimise its performance. Achieves high image quality with the equivalent of high steps of gradation.

V-real Pro 2 PANEL: Provide clear, vivid display of the video signal after processing by the V-real Pro 2 Processor and Driver. The high resolution of 1,920 × 1,080 pixels ensures beautiful images with clearer, sharper details.

Intelligent Scene Controller

Intelligent Scene Controller consists of Backlight Control and Gamma Correction

and achieves tighter black and more detailed expression.

IPS-Alpha Panel

IPS-Alpha Panel is one of LCD panels, which offers 178-degree viewing angle. This delivers beautiful images regardless of the viewing angle.

Contents

Be Sure to Read

•Safety Precautions······································4

(Warning & Caution)

•Notes···························································5

•Maintenance ···············································5

Quick Start Guide

Accessories / Options········· 6

Identifying Controls·············· 7

Basic Connection·················· 8

Auto Setup······························ 10

Enjoy your TV!

Basic Features

•Watching TV··············································12

•Using TV Guide·········································14

•Watching VCR, DVD and Satellites ··········16

•Viewing Teletext ········································18

Advanced Features

•How to Use Menu Functions·····················21

(picture, sound quality, etc.)

•DVB Settings (DVB)··································26

(pay-TV, software update)

•Editing Channels·······································28

•Tuning Channels·······································30

•Restore Settings ·······································32

•Owner ID···················································33

•Input Labels ··············································34

•Displaying PC Screen on TV·····················35

•Recording Controls (DVB) ························36

•Viewing from SD Card (Photos)················38

•Q-Link Functions·······································40

•HDMI Functions ·······································41

(HDMI terminal / VIERA Link)

•External Equipment···································44

FAQs, etc.

•Technical Information ································46

•FAQs ·························································50

•On screen messages ································52

•Specifications············································54

•Licence······················································55

•Index ·························································55

Viewing Guide Start Quick

Advanced

.etc FAQs,

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Safety Precautions

Handling the mains plug

Ensure that the mains plug is easily accessible at all times. The On / Off switch on this model does not fully disconnect the TV from the mains supply. Remove the mains plug from the wall socket when the TV is not used for a prolonged period of time.

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 fire never place any type of candle or naked flame on top or near the TV.

Warning & Caution

Power source

This TV is designed to operate on 220-240 V, 50 / 60 Hz AC.

Do not remove the cover

Do not remove the rear cover as live parts are accessible when it is removed. There are no user serviceable parts inside.

AC 220-240 V

50 / 60 Hz

IMPORTANT: THE MOULDED MAINS PLUG

FOR YOUR SAFETY, PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING TEXT CAREFULLY.

This appliance is supplied with a moulded three 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 rating of 5 amps and that it is approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362.

Check for the ASTA mark ASA or the BSI mark on the body of the fuse.

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 Panasonic Dealer.

If the fitted moulded mains plug is unsuitable for the socket outlet in your home, then the fuse shall be removed and the mains plug cut off and disposed of safety. There is a danger of severe electrical shock if the cut off mains plug is inserted into any 13 amp socket.

If a new mains plug is to be fitted, please observe the wiring code as shown below. If in any doubt, please consult a qualified electrician.

IMPORTANT: – The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code: – Blue: Neutral Brown: Live

As the colours of the wire in the mains lead of this appliance may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your mains plug, proceed as follows.

The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal in the mains plug which is marked with the letter N or coloured BLACK.

The wire which is coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminal in the mains plug which is marked with the letter L or coloured RED.

Under no circumstances should either of these wires be connected to the Earth terminal of the three pin mains plug, marked with the letter E or the earth symbol .

How to replace the fuse.

For plug type shown in example 1:

Lift out the removable fuse compartment with a screwdriver and replace the fuse, then refit securely into the mains plug (see example 1).

For plug type shown in example 2:

Lift open the fuse compartment, in the mains plug, with a screwdriver, and replace the fuse, then press the fuse cover down securely (see example 2).

Example 1

Example 2

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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 block the rear ventilation openings

Ventilation should not be impeded by covering the ventilation openings with items such as newspapers, tablecloths and curtains.

Allow sufficient space around the TV for radiated heat

Minimum distance

	10
10	10	10

(cm) TV Stand

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 fixtures may make the TV shaky, risking injury. Be sure to ask your local Panasonic dealer to perform setup.

Use optional stands / mounts (p. 6).

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

Auto power standby function

If no signal is received and no operation is performed in Analogue 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

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.

Do not tap or scratch the surface with your fingernail or other hard object.

•Use care not to subject the surface to insect repellent, solvent, thinner, or other volatile substances

(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. (A liquid inside the TV could lead to product failure.)

•Use care not to subject surfaces to insect repellent, solvent, thinner, or other volatile substances

(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.

Mains plug

Wipe the mains plug with a dry cloth at regular intervals. (Moisture and dust may lead to fire or electrical shock.)

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Accessories / Options

Standard accessories Check that you have the accessories and items shown

Remote Control	Batteries for the Remote		Clamper
Transmitter	Control Transmitter (2)		•	TMM8E18048
•N2QAYB000181	•R6 (UM3)
TV
Operating Instructions		1 Year Guarantee Registration
Pan European Guarantee Card		CRM (Customer Relationship Management)

Installing remote’s batteries

	1	Pull
		open

Hook

2	Close

Note the correct polarity (+ or -)

Caution

•Incorrect installation may cause battery leakage and corrosion, resulting in damage to the remote control.

•Do not mix old and new batteries.

•Do not mix different battery types (such as alkaline and manganese batteries).

•Dobatteries.not use rechargeable (Ni-Cd)

•Do not burn or breakup batteries.

Using the clamper

Rear of the TV

To tighten:

To loosen:

Keep the knob pressed

•Do not bundle the RF cable and mains lead together (could cause distorted image).

•Fix cables with clampers as necessary.

•When using the optional accessory, follow the option’s assembly manual to fix cables.

Optional accessories

Wall-hanging bracket

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.

TY-WK32LR2W

WARNING!

•Failure to use a Panasonic bracket or choosing to mount the unit 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 qualified technician to carry out set-up. Incorrect fitting may cause equipment to fall, resulting in injury and product damage.

•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.

How to remove the TV Stand

Remove four screws.

Rear of the TV

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Identifying Controls

Remote control signal receiver

SD CARD slot (p. 39)

Swing door to open

Headphones

jack (p. 44)

AV3 terminals (p. 44)

F	TV AV	Changes the
		input mode

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.

Function select

•Volume / Contrast / Brightness / Colour / Sharpness / Tint (NTSC mode) / Bass / Treble / Balance / Auto Setup (p. 30)

DVB LED

•Active for Timer Programming or Standby for Direct TV Recording: orange (flash) Timer Programming On: orange

	C.A.T.S. (Contrast Automatic Tracking System) sensor
	(senses brightness to adjust picture quality in “Auto” Mode in Picture Menu) (p. 22)
	Power LED
Mains power	Standby: red
	•On: green
On / Off switch	When using the remote control, indicates the TV has received a command.

Guide Start Quick

Standby On / Off switch

	(Switches TV On or Off standby)	INPUT
	Changes aspect ratio (p. 13)	OPTION SDCARD
	Access VIERA Link Menu (p. 43)	EXIT
	TV Guide (p. 14)
	OK button to confirm selections and choices
	Press after selecting programme positions to
	quickly change programme.	RETURN
	Main Menu
	Press to access VIERA Link, Picture,
	Sound and Setup menus (p. 21)
	Teletext (p. 18)
	Subtitles
	Showing subtitles (p. 12)
	Programme / channel change buttons (0-9)
	and Teletext page buttons. (p. 12 and p. 19)
	When in Standby mode, switches TV On.
	Programme Information (p. 13)
	Selects programmes in sequence

VCR / DVD operations (p. 17)

Changes the input mode

TV - switches DVB (digital broadcasting) / Analogue mode (p. 12)

AV - changes AV input mode (p. 16)

Viewing SD Card (p. 38)

Option menu

Sets the selectable 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. 13)

Teletext Hold (p. 20)

Teletext Index (p. 20)

Sound mute On / Off

Volume

Controls Identifying• Options / Accessories•

Surround (p. 22)	DIRECTTVREC
	DIRECT TV Recording

To immediately record programme in VCR / DVD recorder with Q-Link connection

(p. 40)

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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		Example 2
Connecting aerial		Connecting DVD Recorder / VCR
TV only		TV, DVD Recorder or VCR
Rear of the TV	Aerial	Rear of the TV	Aerial
	AC 220-240 V		AC 220-240 V
	50 / 60 Hz		50 / 60 Hz

	RF
Mains lead	cable
	Mains lead

PC	R	L			PC	R	L
	AUDIO OUT		Y			AUDIO OUT		Y
		V	PB				V	PB
		I					I
		D					D
		E		C			E		C
		O		O			O		O
			PR	M				PR	M
				P					P
				O					O
				N					N
				E					E
			L	N				L	N
				T					T
		A					A
		U					U
		D	R				D	R
		I					I
		O					O

SCART cable (fully wired)

RF cable

RF IN

DVD Recorder or VCR RF OUT

RF cable

Note

•Connect to AV2 for a DVD Recorder / VCR supporting Q-Link (p. 40).

•Connect to AV1 for a Satellite receiver.

•If connecting the TV and Satellite receiver with SCART cable, you can watch satellite broadcast by RGB input signal.

SCART:	21 pin connection used for video, audio and switching signals (Also known as Euro SCART and Peritel)
RF:	Radio Frequency - Signal received from terrestrial aerial.
RGB / S-Video / Video:
	Choose between these three video formats depending on personal preference and equipment requirement.
VCR:	(RGB - Red, Green and Blue)
	Video Cassette Recorder
DVD:	Digital Versatile Disc

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Example 3

Connecting DVD Recorder / VCR and Sattelite receiver

TV, DVD Recorder / VCR and Satellite

Rear of the TV

	AC 220-240 V						Aerial
	50 / 60 Hz

Mains lead

RF cable

PC	R	L
	AUDIO OUT		Y

	PB	RF cable
V
I
D
E		C
O		O
	PR	M
		P
		O
		N
		E
	L	N
		T
A
U
D	R
I
O

SCART cable	SCART cable
(fully wired)	(fully wired)
	SCART cable
	(fully wired)

Satellite	DVD Recorder
receiver	or VCR

RF IN RF IN RF OUT

RF cable

RF IN RF OUT

RF cable

Connection Basic• Guide Start Quick

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Auto Setup

Search and store TV channels automatically.

These steps are not necessary if the setup has been completed by your local dealer.

INPUT

OPTION SDCARD

EXIT

RETURN

TV

1	Plug the TV into mains socket and switch On
	(Takes a few seconds to be displayed)
	You can now use the remote

•control to turn On the TV or turn the TV to standby mode. (Power LED: On)

Digital Scan	21		68	Auto Setup will start to search for
Auto Setup - Digital and Analogue			68 •TV channels and store them in the
Analogue Scan	21
Channel	Service Name	Type	Quality	numbered order as specified by
62	BBC Radio Wales	DVB	10
62	CBBC Channel	DVB	10
62	BBC Radio Cymru	DVB	10	the broadcasters.
62	E4	DVB	10
62	Cartoon Nwk	DVB	10
29		Analogue	-
33	BBC1	Analogue	-
This will take about 3 mins.
EXIT

		If a compatible recording equipment
	DOWNLOAD IN PROGRESS	•with Q-Link or similar technologies
	PLEASE WAIT	(p. 40) is connected, analogue
	Programme : 63	channel information is automatically
	Remote control unavailable
		downloaded to the equipment.

ŶWhen inputting owner ID

2	Owner ID						Following the on-screen operation
	Please enter new PIN						guide, enter your own choice of PIN
	PIN
			*	* * *
							number, name, etc.
	EXIT						•	For detailed procedures
		0 9
	RETURN				PIN entry			“Owner ID” (p. 33)
								Make a note of the PIN number
							•in case you forget it.
	ŶWhen inputting owner ID later
	EXIT						•	If you input the ID later
								“Owner ID” (p. 33)

3	Select the picture setting
	Viewing Mode
	Please select your preferred viewing mode.
	Dynamic Normal Cinema Auto	select
	Also possible to change the setting
	•in Picture Menu (p. 22)	set

Auto Setup is now complete and your TV is ready for viewing.

•To check programme list at-a-glance

TV Guide (p. 14)

•To edit channels

Editing Channels (p. 28) Analogue Programme Edit (p. 31)

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Using the

On Screen

Displays

Many features available on this TV can be accessed via the On Screen Display menu.

ŶHow to use remote control

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

ŶON SCREEN HELP Instructions box

(example: Owner ID)

Owner ID

1 of 2

Please enter new PIN
PIN	* * * *
EXIT	Page up
Change	0 9 PIN entry
RETURN	Page down

On-screen operation guide will help you.

Setup Auto• Guide Start Quick

Note

•If tuning has failed “Auto Setup” (p. 30).

•If downloading has failed “Download” (p. 23).

•If you turned the TV Off during Standby mode last time, the TV will be in Standby mode when you turn the TV On with Mains power On / Off switch.

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Watching TV

INPUT

	1	Turn power on
		(Press for about 1 second)

Mains power On / Off switch should be On.

OPTION SD CARD

EXIT

2

RETURN

Volume 3

Select DVB (Digital Video Broadcasting) or Analogue

1 BBC ONE WALES	23:35	Profile 1
Corontation Street		Change category
20 : 00 ~ 20 : 55	Now	For info press

Information banner

•You can also select the mode using the TV button on the top panel of the TV.

Select a channel

up

or

down

•To select the two or three-digit programme number, e.g. 39 (in a short time)

•To select programmes using TV Guide (p. 14)

DIRECTTVREC

TV

Note

•To watch pay-TV (p. 27)

ŶOther useful functions (Operate after )

Turn the TV off automatically after a fixed period

Display the Select “Setup”	Select “Off Timer” and set the time
menu

Off Timer

Main Menu

VIERA Link

Picture

Sound

Setup

access

select

Setup Menu	1/3
DVB Timer Programming
DVB Profile Edit
DVB Service List
Q-Link Settings
Child Lock
Tuning Menu
Off Timer
	Off
Power on Preference	TV
Teletext	FASTEXT

set select

•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 flash on screen.

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ŶOther useful functions (Operate after )

Hold	Freeze / unfreeze picture
Display	Display / hide subtitles (if available)
subtitles	•	To change the language for DVB
		“Preferred Subtitles” (p. 23) (If available)
	Check or change the current		OPTION
	programme status instantly

Display the current programme status

•To changechange select

Subtitle Language (DVB mode)

Possible if the programme has some languages of subtitles

Multi Audio (DVB mode)

Possible if the programme has some languages of sounds

NICAM (Analogue mode) Sound Menu (p. 22)

Volume Correction

Adjusts volume of individual channel or input mode

Audio Description (DVB mode)

This function can aid visually-impaired viewers by adding an additional audio track to describe events on-screen.

Select “On” if the programme has this signal, then you will hear the description sound

Note

•Also possible to change the settings in Menu list (p. 22 and p. 23).

Display programme information

	Channel		Current time		Category
Programme	1 BBC ONE WALES		23:35		Profile 1	To change the category
DVB: Programme	Corontation Street		Now	Change category
	20 : 00 ~ 20 : 55				For info press	Features available	blue
Start / Finish time	Mute Bad signal Encrypted		AD Subtitles	TXT	Multi-Audio 45
Analogue: Programme	Sound	Scrambled	Subtitle		Off timer
Status	mute	broadcasting	Audio		Multiple audio
	Weak TV signal		description	Teletext

Display	•Information of another channel
information	•(DVB)Information on next programme
banner
	•To watch the programme listed in the banner
	•Information banner operation

•To set display timeout

“Banner Display Timeout” (p. 23)

EXIT

•To hide

•Appears also when changing channel.

1st press	2nd press	3rd press
Display banner	Banner + programme synopsis (DVB)	Exit
“AD”, “Subtitles”, “TXT”, “Multi-Audio” indications are displayed		Example:
•as available on particular channels or services, but may not be		1 BBC ONE WALES		23:35
						All DVB Services
		20 : 00 ~ 20 : 55		Now		Exit info
		Corontation Street				Change category
available for all individual programmes being broadcast.
			[AD]
Press the button twice to confirm availability of these functions.
		Mute Bad Signal Encrypted		AD Subtitles	TXT Multi-Audio 45

	Change the aspect ratio (p. 46)			Auto
				Aspect Selection
				16:9
	Enjoy viewing the picture at its optimum size and aspect.			14:9
				Zoom1
				4:3
Change	•			Zoom2
			Aspect Selection list	Zoom3
				Change	EXIT
		To change the mode			Select
aspect					RETURN
		Display Aspect	During the list is displayed,	Store
ratio		Selection list	select the mode
	•To change the mode using the ASPECT button only

(Press repeatedly until you reach the desired mode)

TV Watching• Viewing

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Using TV Guide

TV Guide Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) provides an on-screen listing of programmes currently broadcast and future broadcasts over the next seven days (depending on the broadcaster). Analogue broadcasts will be listed after DVB broadcasts. “D” means DVB channel and “A” means Analogue channel.

INPUT

OPTION SDCARD

EXIT

RETURN

TV

ŶTo return to TV

EXIT

View TV Guide (landscape or portrait)

View “Portrait” to see one channel at a time View “Landscape” to see many channels

Programme Current date and time (TV Guide start page)

TV Guide date

TV Guide time

Channel

Landscape (Displays by broadcaster)

TV Guide : Landscape

Wed 12/05/04 10:46

Wed 12th

Prog. type

Category

All Types

All Services

20:00 - 20:30 DIY SOS : We open in the Battersbys

Time:

19:30

20:00

20:30

21:00

21:30

D

1

BBC ONE

Eastender

DIY SOS

The Bill

Red Cap

D

7

BBC THR

Hot Wars

Horiday Program

So

D 14

E4

Emmerdal.

Coronation Street

The Bill

10 O’ clock News BBC

D 70

CBBC Cha

Pepsi Char.

Good bye

Hello

Terminator

D 72

Cartoon

Panorama

Sex And The City

D105

BBCi

I’m A Celebrity

Pop Idol

News

The

D719

BBC Radi

Rugby

15 To 1

The Bill

	Select channel
Change display mode		EXIT		Page up
Timer Programming		Select programme	Info	Page down
		RETURN
	-24 Hr	+24 Hr	Prog.type	Category

ŶTo change the layout

					Prog. type
	D 1 BBC O	D 7 BBC T	D 14 E4			D 70 CBBC		D 72 Cartoo

(Landscape / Portrait)

ŶTo previous day (DVB mode)

red

ŶTo next day (DVB mode)

green

ŶTo view a
				All Types
				Prog. type
programme list
				All Types	21:30
of the selected				21:00
				MoviesRed Cap
type
				News	So
(DVB mode)
				Entertainment
				The Bill
				Good bye	Hell
				Sport
yellow				Terminator
				Children’s
				News	The
				Education
				The Bill
				Lifestyle
				Drama
ŶTo view a
				All Services
				Category
programme list
of the selected				All Services
				All DVB Services
category
				All Analogue Services
				Free TV
blue
				Pay TV
				Radio
				Information

Profile	1
Profile	2

Profile	3
Profile	4

Select programme

Change display mode EXIT

Select channel

Timer Programming RETURN

-24 Hr

+24 Hr

Prog.type

Category

Portrait (Displays by time)

(Type list)

select type

view

(Category list)

Only analogue TV channels are listed

To list favourite channels (p. 29)

select category

14	view

ŶOther useful functions (Operate after viewing TV Guide)

Watch the programme

Select the channel or programme now on the air

select

access

Select “View”

(DVB)

Eastender

19:3020:00

View Timer Programming

select	(TV screen)

access

View details	Select	View details		To return
	the programme	TV Guide	Wed 05/08/04 18:50
of the	select			to the start page
programme				Details
(DVB mode)		Timer Programming	EXIT Return to List
			RETURN

Timer programming to record (DVB mode)

Select the programme to be broadcast

(Timer Programming screen)

select	DVB Timer Programming					Wed 05/08/04 18:50
	Pos. Name			Date	Start	End	min.
	1	BBC1		6/8 FR	18:00	20:00	120	Off
	3	ITV1		7/8 SA	21:30	22:30	60	Off
set
		Select timer
		Edit timer	EXIT
			0	9
			RETURN
		Delete

ŶTo check / change / cancel a timer programming event

“Timer Programming” (p. 36)

Note

DVB LED will turn on if Timer Programming is set.

DVB LED

•Orange DVB LED

(Rapid blinking during recording)

ŶTo return to TV Guide

RETURN

•When recording programmes, you must make the proper settings on the external recording equipment connected to the TV.

If a compatible recording equipment with Q-Link or similar technologies is connected to the TV (p. 8) and the “Q-Link Settings” (p. 23) are completed, no setting of the equipment is required.

Also read the manual of the recording equipment.

•If you select the programme now on the air, the confirmation screen whether watching or recording will appear. Select “Timer Programming” to record from the time you finish the Timer Programming setting.

Note

•When this TV is turned on for the first time, or the TV is switched off for more than a week, it may take some time before the TV Guide is completely shown.

Guide TV Using• Viewing

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Watching VCR, DVD and Satellites

Connect the external equipment (VCRs, DVD equipment, etc.) and you can watch the input. Connect the Satellite receiver and you can watch satellite broadcasts.

To connect the equipment (p. 8 and p. 9)

The Remote Control is capable of operating some functions of selected Panasonic external equipment.

INPUT

OPTION SD CARD

EXIT

RETURN

1

2

3

Turn the TV on

ŶWhen connecting with SCART as example 2 or 3 (p. 8 and p. 9)

Receives input signals automatically when playback starts or satellite receiver is switched on

•Inputterminal.signals are automatically identified by the SCART (pin 8)

•This function is also available for HDMI connections (p. 43).

ŶIf input mode is not switched automatically

Performand

•Dependant on the setup of the equipment

Display the Input select menu

Select the input mode connected to the equipment

Input Selection

	AV1	watch
	AV2/AV2S
	AV3/AV3S
	COMPONENT	select
	PC

HDMI1

HDMI2

TV

•You can also select the input using the AV button on the remote 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. 34)

		4	View
MULTIWINDOW	DIRECTTVREC		Displays the selected mode

ŶTo return to TV	Note
	If the external equipment has an aspect adjustment function, set to “16:9”.
	••For details, see the manual of the equipment or ask your local dealer.

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Screen display

Terminal		AV1	AV2	AV3	Component	PC	HDMI1	HDMI2
Manual input			AV2
default		AV1		AV3
			AV2-S-Video		Component	PC	HDMI1	HDMI2
setting in		AV1-RGB		AV3-S-Video
			AV2-RGB
(“Input Labels”)
Auto input		EC/AV1	EC/AV2				EC/HDMI1	EC/HDMI2
							Applicable for
EC mode or			EC/AV2-S-Video					Applicable for
	)	EC/AV1-RGB					•EC mode and
(VIERA Link			EC/AV2-RGB				VIERA Link	•VIERA Link

Panasonic equipment connected to the TV can be directly operated with the remote control.

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

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.

Set the VCR / DVD switch to the appropriate position Press and hold during the following operations

Enter the appropriate code for the equipment

Press

to be controlled, see table below

“VCR” position		“DVD” position
Equipment	Code		Equipment	Code
VCR	10 (default)		DVD	70 (default)
DVD	11		Player home theatre	71

Note

•Confirm correct operation after the code changed.

•The codes will be reset to default values if batteries are replaced.

•“DVD” means DVD player, DVD recorders and Recorder home theatre.

•Some operations may not be possible on some equipment models.

Satellites and DVD VCR, Watching• Viewing

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