Panasonic TX-37LZD800A User Manual

Operating Instructions

LCD TV

Model No.

TX-37LZD800A

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

TQB4GC0051

Turn your own living room into a movie theatre!

Experience an amazing level of multi-

Receive digital terrestrial services using an integrated (Digital Video Broadcasting) tuner
Sharp pictures with HDMI terminal
Create home theatre and DVD recorder link-ups with

“VIERA Link” without complicated settings!

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Trade Mark of the DVB Digital Video Broadcasting Project (1991 to 1996)
TX-37LZD800A Declaration of Conformity No 5402, 29 January 2008

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
Basic Connection
Identifying Controls
Auto Tuning

Enjoy your TV!

Basic Features

Watching TV ·············································· 10

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Using TV Guide ········································· 13

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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.)

DVB Settings (DVB) ·································· 22

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Editing Programmes ································· 24

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Tuning Programmes ·································· 26

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Restore Settings ······································ 28

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Input Labels ·············································· 29

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Displaying PC Screen on TV ····················· 30

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HDMI Functions ········································31

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Viewing from SD Card (Photos) ················ 32

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VIERA Link “HDAVI ControlTM” ··················· 34

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External Equipment ··································· 38

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Viewing Advanced FAQs, etc.Quick Start Guide

FAQs, etc.

Technical Information ································ 40

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FAQs ·························································43

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Licence ······················································ 45

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Specifi cations ············································46

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WARRANTY ·············································· 47

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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 220-240 V
50 / 60 Hz

Power source

This TV is designed to operate on 220-240 V,

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50 / 60 Hz AC.

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 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 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 any small object, SD Cards can be swallowed
by young children. Please remove SD Card immediately
after use and store out of reach of children.

Notes

Caution

When cleaning the TV, remove the mains plug

Cleaning an energized TV may cause
electrical shock.

When the TV is not going to be used for a
long period of 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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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

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Blocked ventilation by newspapers, table
cloths, curtains, etc. may cause overheating,
fi re or electrical shock.

Do not expose your ears to excessive

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volume from the headphones

Irreversible damage can be caused.

10 10

(cm)

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 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
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.

b

15° 15°

a

(View from the top)

a: 464 mm / b: 381 mm

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

N2QAYB000228

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OK

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TV

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Check that you have the accessories and items shown

Batteries for the Remote
Control Transmitter

R6 (AA)

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(2)

Cleaning cloth

Operating Instructions with
Warranty statement

Installing remote’s batteries

Close

Pull open

2

+

­+

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Note the correct

Hook

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.

polarity (+ or -)

How to remove the TV Stand

Remove four screws.

Rear of the TV

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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 220-240 V
50 / 60 Hz

RF

Mains lead

cable

Example 2
Connecting DVD Recorder / VCR

If your recorder is not available for DVB p. 44

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Mains lead

AC 220-240 V
50 / 60 Hz

Quick Start Guide

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Basic Connection

Accessories / Options

AUDIO

VIDEO

DVD Recorder or VCR

Note

Do not put the RF cable close to the mains lead to avoid noise.

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Do not place the RF 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 IN

RF OUT

RF cable

RF cable

7

S

VIDEO

VIDEO

AUDIO

AV IN

3

AV4 I N

L

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Identifying Controls

Function select

Volume / Contrast / Brightness / Colour / Sharpness /

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Tint (NTSC mode) / Bass / Treble / Balance / Auto Tuning (p. 26)

SD Card slot (p. 33)

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.

Changes the
input mode

AV4 terminals
(p. 38)

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 turn the TV to

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standby mode by the remote control

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Remote control
signal receiver

Swing door
to open

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)

Headphones
jack (p. 38)

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Standby On / Off switch

Switches TV On or Off standby

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Guide (p. 13)

Displays TV Guide

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OK

Confi rms selections and choices

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Press after selecting programme positions to

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quickly change programme (DVB) (p. 10)

Main Menu (p. 18)

Press to access VIERA Link, Picture,

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Sound and Setup Menus

Aspect (p. 12)

Changes aspect ratio from

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Aspect Selection list
Also possible by pressing this button

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repeatedly until you reach the desired
aspect

VIERA Link Menu (p. 35)

Press to access VIERA Link Menu directly

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Numeric buttons

Changes programme and teletext pages

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When in Standby mode, switches TV On

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Programme Information (p. 11)

Displays programme information

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Programme Up / Down

Selects programme in sequence

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When in Standby mode, switches TV On

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Teletext (p. 16)

Switches to teletext mode

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Subtitles (p. 10)

Displays Subtitles

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VCR / DVD Panasonic equipment
operations (p. 15)

POWER

INPUT

GUIDE

OK

MENU

R G Y B

OPTION SD CARDASPECT

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TEXT STTL INDEX HOLD

RECPOWER

PROGRAMME

VCR DVD

TV

EXIT

RETURN

Input mode selection

TV -

switches DVB / Analogue mode (p. 10)

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AV - switches to AV input mode from Input

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Selection list (p. 14)

Exit

Returns to the normal viewing screen

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Cursor buttons

Makes selections and adjustments

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Return

Returns to the previous menu

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Coloured buttons

Used for the selection, navigation and

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operation of various functions

SD Card (p. 32)

Switches to SD Card viewing mode

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Option Menu (p. 11)

Easy setting for viewing and sound

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options

Sound Mute

Switches sound mute On or Off

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Volume Up / Down

Hold

Freeze / unfreeze picture (p. 10)

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Holds the current teletext page (teletext

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mode) (p. 17)

Index (p. 17)

Returns to the teletext index page

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(teletext mode)

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

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)

Auto Tuning will start to search

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for TV services and store them
in the numbered order as
specifi ed by the broadcasters.

POWER

ASPECT

MENU

OK

OPTION

INPUT

DIRECT TV REC

EXIT

RETURN

1

2

3

Select your state

Select State / Territory

New South Wales / Australian Capital Territory

Victoria

Queensland

South Australia
Western Australia
Northern Territory

Tasmania

Start Auto Tuning

Auto Tuning - Digital (DVB) and Analogue

Digital (DVB) Tuning 6 69
Analogue Tuning 0 75

This will take about 6 minutes.

RF Ch Service Name Type Quality

2

ABC TV Sydney DVB 10
3 SBS DIGITAL 1 DVB 10
4 FTV guide DVB 10
7 7 Digital DVB 10

CH 29 Analogue
CH 33

DVB: 4 Analogue: 2

Searching

Analogue

-

-

select

Quick Start Guide

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TEXT F.P. INDEX HOLD

REC

VCR DVD

PROGRAMME

Using the
On Screen
Displays

Select the picture setting

4

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

How to use remote control

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MENU

RETURN

EXIT

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 to the previous menu

Exit the menu system and
return to the normal viewing screen

Please select your viewing environment.

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Home: “Viewing Mode” is set as “Normal”. (p. 20)
Shop: “Viewing Mode” is set as “Dynamic”. (p. 20)

Home Shop

“Home” is the recommended mode
for viewing at home. Select “Home”
for optimal picture / power consumption.
“Shop” is for in-store display.
If “Shop” is selected, the word “Shop” appears every time the TV is
switched on. (p. 10)

select

set

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

To edit channels

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Editing Programmes (p. 24)

If tuning has failed

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“Auto Tuning” (p. 27).

If you turned the TV Off during Standby

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

ON SCREEN HELP Instructions box

■

(example: Sound Menu)

Sound Menu 1/2

Mode Music

Bass

Treble

Balance

Headphone Volume

Surround Off

Volume Correction

Speaker Distance to Wall

MPX

Select

EXIT
Change
RETURN

Over 30cm

Stereo

16

16

12

Page up

Page down

On-screen operation guide will help you.

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Auto Tuning

Identifying Controls

9

Watching TV

Turn power on

POWER

ASPECT

OK

MENU

RGYB

ASPECT

OPTION

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STTL

REC

VCR DVD

PROGRAMME

INPUT

DIRECT TV REC

HOLD

EXIT

RETURN

Volume

1

2

3

POWER

Mains power On / Off switch should be On. (p. 8)

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If “Shop” is displayed on the top right of the screen,

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reset settings in “Shipping Condition” (p. 28), and
select “Home” in “Auto Tuning” (p. 9).

Select DVB (Digital Video Broadcasting) or
Analogue mode

Also possible to select the mode using the

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TV button on the side panel of the TV. (p. 8)

Information banner appears

1 TEN Digital

Coronation Street
9:00 am - 11:00 am

All DVB Services

10:30 am

Select FAV List

Now

whenever you select a
programme

For details p. 11

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Select a programme

or

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All DVB Services

6

Cartoon Nwk

7

BBC Radio Wales
BBC Radio Cymru

8

BBC ONE Wales

1

BBC THREE

2

BBCi

3

CBBC Channel

4

Select

EXIT

Connect

RETURN

0

Page up

Page down

up

CH

down

To select from the Programme List

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To select the two or three-digit

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programme number, e.g. 39

3 9 (in a short time)

If one or two-digit programme number

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quickly changes the

programme

select

programme

watch

TV

Note

When the TV is switched

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to standby, there will be a
clicking sound after a short
delay. This is normal.

Other useful functions

■

Hold

Display

Freeze / unfreeze picture

Display / hide subtitles (if available)

subtitles

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Select a programme using Information banner (p. 11)

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Possible to confi rm the programme name before selecting programmes.

Display Information banner
if it is not displayed

INFO

Possible to set display

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timeout in “Banner Display
Timeout” (p. 21).

Select a programme using TV Guide (p. 13)

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Possible to confi rm the TV Guide (EPG) before selecting programmes.

Display TV Guide

GUIDE

HOLD

STTL

Channel changing is also possible when this function is active.

While the banner is displayed,
select the programme

Select the programme

select programme

watch

select programme

watch

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Other useful functions

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Display
Information
banner

Display Information banner

Also appears when changing a programme

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ProgrammeEvent

Example:

1 TEN Digital

Coronation Street
9:00 am - 11:00 am

Rating: PG Bad Signal

DVB: Event Start / Finish time
Analogue: Programme status

Features available / Message meanings

Sound mute On

II

, I,

,

Audio mode (Analogue mode) (p. 41)

Rating:

Rating information (p. 40)

Bad signal

Poor TV signal quality

Encrypted

Scrambled programme

To confi rm another tuned

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programme name

To change the category

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( To select a Fav List

if you have defi ned)

Information on the next event

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(DVB mode)

Extra information

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(DVB mode)

INFO

B

(press again to hide the banner)

INFO

Current time Category

10:30 am

Now

Subtitle service available

Teletext service available

Multiple audio available (DVB mode)

1 - 90

Off Timer remaining time

For settings see below

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To watch the programme

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listed in the banner

To download new software to TV

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R

•

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“System Update Search Now”
(p. 23)

To hide

To set display timeout

“Banner Display Timeout” (p. 21)

EXIT

All DVB Services

Select FAV List

Software update

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Viewing

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Watching TV

Display the
selectable
settings for
the current
programme

Off Timer

Check or change the current

OPTION

programme status instantly

MPX (Analogue mode)

Sound Menu (p. 20)

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).

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Audio Selection (DVB mode)

Sound Menu (p. 20)
Allows you to select between alternative
language for sound tracks (if available)

To change

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Turn the TV off automatically after a fi xed period

Display the
menu

MENU

To cancel Set to “Off” or turn the TV off.

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To display the remaining time Information banner (above)

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When the remaining time is within 3 minutes, the remaining time will fl ash on screen.

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Select “Setup”

Main Menu

VIERA Link

Picture

Sound

Setup

access

select

Select “Off Timer” and set the time

Setup Menu

DVB Favourites Edit

DVB Service List

Tuning Menu

Off Timer

Teletext TOP

Shipping Condition

System Update

Input Labels

Banner Display Timeout

Off

3 seconds

1/2

change
select

set

select

11

Watching TV

A

A

A

Other useful functions

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Change
aspect
ratio

Change the aspect ratio

Enjoy viewing the picture at its optimum size and aspect.

Display Aspect
Selection list

SPECT

To change the mode using the ASPECT button only

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SPECT

(Press repeatedly until you reach the desired mode)

16:9 14:9

Just 4:3

While the list is displayed,
select the mode

Directly displays the
image at “16:9” without
distortion (anamorphic).

Displays a “4:3”
image full-screen.
Stretching is only
noticeable at the left and
right edges.

SPECT

store

select

Aspect Selection

16:9

14:9
Just
4:3
4:3 Full
Zoom1
Zoom2
Zoom3

Select

Change

Aspect
Selection list

Displays the
image at the standard
“14:9” without distortion.

Displays the image at the
standard “4:3” without
distortion.

EXIT

RETURN

4:3 Full Zoom1

Zoom2 Zoom3

Displays a “4:3” image
enlarged horizontally to fi t
the screen.

Only available in DVB

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mode or HD signal

Displays a “16:9” letterbox
(anamorphic) image
full-screen without
distortion.

Displays a “16:9” letterbox
or “4:3” image without
distortion.

Displays a “2.35:1”
letterbox (anamorphic)
image full-screen
without distortion. At “16:9”,
displays the image at its
maximum (with slight
enlargement).

Note

Only “16:9” and “4:3 Full” are available in DVB mode.

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Only “16:9” and “4:3” are available in PC mode.

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Not available in teletext mode.

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Aspect mode can be memorized separately for SD (Standard defi nition) and HD (High

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defi nition) signals. (except DVB mode)

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Using TV Guide

Using TV Guide enables you to select programme easily, view event informations, etc.
TV Guide―Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) provides an on-screen listing of the programmes
currently broadcast and the future broadcasts over the next seven days (depending on the
broadcasters).

Analogue programmes will be listed after DVB programmes. “D” means DVB programme and “A” means

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Analogue programme.

POWER

GUIDE

MENU

R G Y B

INPUT

OK

OPTIONASPECT

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RECPOWER

VCR DVD

PROGRAMME

MUTE

GUIDE

EXIT

RETURN

Example: Example:

TV Guide

Wed 24.10.2007 3:07 am

2:54 am - 3:24 am DIY SOS : We open in the Battersbys

D

D

D

D

D

D

D Rugby 15 To 1 The Bill

Portrait/Landscape

Current date and time

Wed, 24.10.2007

3:00 amTime: 3:30 am 4:00 am 4:30 am 5:00 am

TEN Digital Eastender DIY SOS The Bill Red Cap

1

ABC TV Sydney

2

3

4

7

105

719

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Hot Wars Horiday Program

SBS DIGITAL Emmerdal. Coronation Street The Bill

FTV guide 10 O’ clock News BBC Pepsi Char. Good bye

7 Digital Panorama Sex And The City Terminator

BBCi I’m A Celebrity Pop Idol News

BBC Radi

Select service

EXIT
Select programme

View

RETURN

Service

To the previous day

(DVB mode)

To the next day

■

View TV Guide

Each time pressed, the layout will be changed.
(Landscape / Portrait)

TV Guide date

Landscape

+24 Hr Prog.Type Favourites

Landscape (Displays by service)

(DVB mode)

To watch the programme

TV

To return to TV

■

EXIT

To view details of the event (DVB mode)

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Select the event

select

■

Select the event or programme

now on the air

Press again to return to

•

INFO

TV Guide.

TV Guide time

All Types All Services

Info

G

select

watch

Event

TV Guide

Wed 24.10.2007 3:07 am

Wed, 24.10.2007

D 1 TEN Digital

Sports

Live junction

Drama

NEWS

Hello

News

Japan

Page up

Page down

R

3:00 am - 3:30 am

3:30 am - 4:00 am

4:00 am - 4:30 am

4:30 am - 5:00 am

5:00 am - 5:30 am

5:30 am - 6:00 am

6:00 am - 6:30 am

Select programme

Portrait/Landscape

View

To view a programme list of the

■

Portrait

D

2 ABC TV Sydney

Eastender

DIY SOS

The Bill

Red Cap

Live junction

POP 100

Rugby

EXIT
Select service
RETURN

+24 Hr Prog.Type Favourites

All Types All Services

D 4 FTV guideD 3 SBS DIGITAL D 7 7 Digital

Portrait (Displays by time)

Info

Page down

Viewing

selected type (DVB mode)

(Type list)

Prog. type

All Types

All Types

Y

Movie

News

Entertainment

Sport

Children’s

Music

.
.
.
.

To view a programme list of the

■

.

select

type

view

•

•

Using TV Guide

Watching TV

selected favourites list

(Favourites list)

All Service s

All DVB Services

All Analogue Services

B

Fav List1

Fav List2

Fav List3

Fav List4

Favourites

All Service s

Only Analogue
TV programmes
are listed

select a
favourites
list

view

To list favourite programmes

p. 25

Note

When this TV is turned on for the fi rst time, or the TV is switched off for more than a week, it may take some time

•

before the TV Guide is completely shown.

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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. 7

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

Display the Input select menu

1

INPUT

ASPECT

OK

MENU

OPTION

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465

798

0

TEXT F.P. INDEX HOLD

REC

POWER

PROGRAMME

VCR DVD

EXIT

RETURN

DIRECT TV REC

2

3

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

•

control or the side 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. 29)

•

watch

select

View

Displays the selected mode

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TV

To 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.

•

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

VCR DVD

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

∗

Viewing

Pause

Pause / Resume
DVD: Press and hold to play at slow speed

PROGRAMME

REC

Setting your remote control to operate Panasonic VCR, DVD, etc.

∗

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

POWER

during the following operations

Programme Up / Down

Select programme

Record

Start recording

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“DVD” position

Equipment Code

DVD 70 (default)

Player home theatre

VCR DVD

Press

71

•

Watching Videos and DVDs

Note

Confi rm if the remote control works correctly after changing the code.

•

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.

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