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!

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

TX-37LZD800A Declaration of Conformity No 5402, 29 January 2008

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media excitement

Enjoy rich multi-media

SD memory card

Camcorder

Personal

computer

Amplifier with	DVD Recorder	Set top box
Speaker system
VCR		DVD player

Contents

Be Sure to Read

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

•(Warning / Caution)

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

Quick Start Guide

Accessories / Options·········· 6

Basic Connection ··················· 7

Identifying Controls ··············· 8

Auto Tuning······························· 9

Enjoy your TV!

Basic Features

•

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

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

•Watching Videos and DVDs······················ 14

Viewing Teletext ········································ 16

Advanced Features

•How to Use Menu Functions····················· 18

•(picture, sound quality, etc.)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

FAQs, etc.

•

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

•FAQs ························································· 43

•Licence······················································ 45

•Specifications············································ 46 WARRANTY·············································· 47

Viewing Guide Start Quick

Advanced

.etc FAQs,

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Safety Precautions

Warning

Handling the mains plug and lead

Insert the mains plug fully into the socket outlet. (If the mains plug is loose, it could generate heat and cause fire.) Ensure that the mains plug is easily accessible.

Do not touch the mains plug with a wet hand. (This may cause electrical shock.)

Do not damage the mains lead. (A damaged lead may cause fire or electrical shock.) Do not move the TV with the lead plugged in the socket outlet.

Do not place a heavy object on the lead or place the lead near a high-temperature object. Do not twist the lead, bend it excessively, or stretch it.

Do not pull on the lead. Hold onto the mains plug body when disconnecting lead. Do not use a damaged mains plug or socket outlet.

If you find any abnormality,

remove the

mains plug immediately!

Power source

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

AC 220-240 V

50 / 60 Hz

Do not place foreign objects inside the TV

Do not let metal or flammable objects drop into the TV through the air vents (fire 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.

Do not place the TV on sloped or unstable surfaces

The TV may fall off or tip over.

Keep liquids away from the TV

To prevent damage which may result in fire or shock hazard, do not expose this appliance to dripping or splashing.

Do not place containers with water (flower vase, cups, cosmetics, etc.) above the TV. (including on shelves above, etc.)

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 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.

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.

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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 sufficient space around the TV for radiated heat

Minimum distance

10

10

10

10

(cm)

When using the pedestal, keep the space between the bottom of the TV and the floor surface.

In case of using Wall-hanging bracket, follow the manual of it.

■Do not block the rear air vents

Blocked ventilation by newspapers, table

cloths, curtains, etc. may cause overheating, fire or electrical shock.

■Do not expose your ears to excessive

volume from the headphones

Irreversible damage can be caused.

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

•Use care not to subject the surface to bug 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 bug 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.)	5

Accessories / Options

Standard accessories Check that you have the accessories and items shown

Remote Control Transmitter		Batteries for the Remote	Cleaning cloth
•	N2QAYB000228	Control Transmitter (2)
		•R6 (AA)

OK

1 2 3

4 5 6

7 8 9

0

CH VOL

Operating Instructions with Warranty statement

TV

Installing remote’s batteries

1	2	Close
Pull open		+

	-
	+
	-
	Note the correct
Hook	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).

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

•Do not burn or breakup batteries.

Batteries must not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like.

Optional accessories

Wall-hanging bracket

TY-WK32LR2W

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.

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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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
		If your recorder is not available for DVB	p. 44
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

Connection Basic• Guide Start Quick

Options / Accessories

VIDEO AUDIO	RF cable
OUT OUT
	RF IN
DVD Recorder or VCR	RF OUT RF cable

Note

	Do not put the RF cable close to the mains lead to avoid noise.
	•Do not place the RF cable under the TV.
	•To obtain optimum quality picture and sound, an Aerial, the correct cable (75 Ω coaxial) and the correct
	•terminating plug are required.
	If a communal Aerial system is used, you may require the correct connection cable and plug between the wall
	•Aerial socket and the TV.
	Your local Television Service Centre or dealer may be able to assist you in obtaining the correct Aerial system for
	•your particular area and the accessories required.
	Any matters regarding Aerial installation, upgrading of existing systems or accessories required, and the costs	7
	•incurred, are the responsibility of you, the Customer.

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

Identifying Controls

Function select

•Volume / Contrast / Brightness / Colour / Sharpness /

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

SD Card slot (p. 33)

Swing door

to open

									C.A.T.S.	(Contrast Automatic Tracking
									System)	sensor
									Senses	brightness to adjust picture quality in
									•“Eco” mode in Picture Menu (p. 20)
		Power LED					Remote control				AV4 terminals
		Standby: red
		•On: green					signal receiver				(p. 38)
		•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
•standby mode by the remote control

AV IN

3

AV4 IN

S

VIDEO

VIDEO

L

R

AUDIO

Headphones jack (p. 38)

Standby On / Off switch		POWER
•	Switches TV On or Off standby				INPUT
Guide (p. 13)		GUIDE			EXIT
•Displays TV Guide
OK
	Confirms selections and choices			OK
•Press after selecting programme positions to
•quickly change programme (DVB) (p. 10)		MENU			RETURN
Main Menu (p. 18)		R	G	Y	B
	Press to access VIERA Link, Picture,
•Sound and Setup Menus		ASPECT		OPTION SD CARD
Aspect (p. 12)
	Changes aspect ratio from
•Aspect Selection list		1		2	3
	Also possible by pressing this button
•repeatedly until you reach the desired
	aspect	4		5	6
VIERA Link Menu (p. 35)
•Press to access VIERA Link Menu directly		7		8	9
Numeric buttons
	Changes programme and teletext pages			0
•When in Standby mode, switches TV On
•		INFO			MUTE
Programme Information (p. 11)
•Displays programme information

Programme Up / Down CH VOL

•

Selects programme in sequence

•When in Standby mode, switches TV On

TEXT STTL INDEX HOLD

Input mode selection

•TV - switches DVB / Analogue mode (p. 10)

•AV - switches to AV input mode from Input Selection list (p. 14)

Exit

•Returns to the normal viewing screen

Cursor buttons

•Makes selections and adjustments

Return

•Returns to the previous menu

Coloured buttons

•Used for the selection, navigation and operation of various functions

SD Card (p. 32)

•Switches to SD Card viewing mode

Option Menu (p. 11)

•Easyoptionssetting for viewing and sound

Sound Mute

•Switches sound mute On or Off

Volume Up / Down

Teletext (p. 16)

•Switches to teletext mode

Subtitles (p. 10)

•Displays Subtitles

VCR / DVD Panasonic equipment operations (p. 15)

		Hold
		Freeze / unfreeze picture (p. 10)
POWER REC	VCR DVD	•Holds the current teletext page (teletext
PROGRAMME		•mode) (p. 17)
		Index (p. 17)
		Returns to the teletext index page
		•(teletext mode)

TV

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Auto Tuning

Search and store TV channels automatically.

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

1	Plug the TV into mains socket and switch On
	You can now use the remote
	•control to turn On the TV or
	turn the TV to standby mode.

(Power LED: On)

Select your state

Select State / Territory

			2			Australian Capital Territory
				New South Wales / Victoria
					Queensland				select
					South Australia
POWER					Western Australia
					Northern Territory
	INPUT
					Tasmania
ASPECT		EXIT	3	Start Auto Tuning
				Auto Tuning - Digital (DVB) and Analogue
OK				Digital (DVB) Tuning		6	69
				Analogue Tuning		0	75
MENU		RETURN		This will take about 6 minutes.
				RF2Ch	Service Name	Type	Quality
					ABC TV Sydney	DVB	10	Auto Tuning will start to search
				4	FTV guide	DVB	10
				3	SBS DIGITAL 1	DVB	10	•for TV services and store them
				CH 33	7 Digital	Analogue	-
				7		DVB	10
				CH 29		Analogue	-	in the numbered order as
				DVB: 4	Analogue: 2	Searching
	OPTION DIRECT TV REC							specified by the broadcasters.
1	2	3	4	Select the picture setting
4	5	6		Please select your viewing environment.
					Home	Shop			select
7	8	9		“Home” is the recommended mode
				•for viewing at home. Select “Home”					set
	0			for optimal picture / power consumption.
VCR				“Shop” is for in-store display.
				If “Shop” is selected, the word “Shop” appears every time the TV is
				•switched on. (p. 10)
				Home: “Viewing Mode” is set as “Normal”. (p. 20)
TEXT F.P.	INDEX HOLD			Shop: “Viewing Mode” is set as “Dynamic”. (p. 20)
				Auto Tuning is now complete and your TV is ready for viewing.
REC	VCR	DVD					•	To edit channels
PROGRAMME								Editing Programmes (p. 24)
							•	If tuning has failed
								“Auto Tuning” (p. 27).
								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.

Tuning Auto• Guide Start Quick

Controls Identifying

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	■ON SCREEN HELP Instructions box

MENU

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

(example: Sound Menu)

Sound Menu	1/2
Mode
	Music
Bass
	16
Treble
	16
Balance
Headphone Volume
		12
Surround
	Off
Volume Correction
Speaker Distance to Wall
	Over 30cm
MPX
	Stereo

	Select	Page up
	EXIT
	Change	Page down
	RETURN

On-screen operation guide will help you.

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Watching TV

1

	POWER			2
		INPUT
			EXIT
		OK
	R G	Y	B
	ASPECT	OPTION DIRECT
	1	2	3	3
	4	5	6
	7	8	9
	INFO	0
	CH	VOL		Volume

TEXT STTL INDEX HOLD

REC VCR DVD

PROGRAMME

Turn power on

POWER	Mains power On / Off switch should be On. (p. 8)
	•If “Shop” is displayed on the top right of the screen,
	•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 TV button on the side panel of the TV. (p. 8)

			Information banner appears
			whenever you select a
Coronation Street	10:30 am	Select FAV List	programme
1 TEN Digital		All DVB Services	•For details	p. 11
9:00 am - 11:00 am	Now

Select a programme

		up		1	2	3		To select the two or three-digit
CH		or		4	5	6	•programme number, e.g. 39
				7	8	9	•	3	(in a short time)
		down			0				9
								If one or two-digit programme number
									quickly changes the
•To select from								programme
			the Programme List
			All DVB Services
			6	Cartoon Nwk							select
			8	BBC Radio Cymru
			7	BBC Radio Wales
			2	BBC THREE							programme
			1	BBC ONE Wales
			3	BBCi
			4	CBBC Channel							watch
			Connect	Select	EXIT	Page up
					RETURN	Page down

TV

Note

•When the TV is switched to standby, there will be a clicking sound after a short delay. This is normal.

■Other useful functions

■Select a programme using Information banner (p. 11)

Possible to confirm the programme name before selecting programmes.

Display Information banner if it is not displayed

INFO

•Possible to set display timeout in “Banner Display Timeout” (p. 21).

While the banner is displayed, select the programme

select programme

watch

■Select a programme using TV Guide (p. 13)

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

Display TV Guide	Select the programme
GUIDE	select programme
	watch

Hold

Display subtitles

10

HOLD

Freeze / unfreeze picture

STTL

Display / hide subtitles (if available)

•Channel changing is also possible when this function is active.

DVB Favourites Edit DVB Service List Tuning Menu

Off Timer

Teletext

Shipping Condition System Update Input Labels

Banner Display Timeout

■Other useful functions

Display Information banner

Display the selectable settings for the current programme

Off Timer

Display Information banner
•Also appears when changing a programme			INFO
Event	Programme			Current time Category
Example:
	1 TEN Digital			10:30 am	All DVB Services
	Coronation Street				Select FAV List
	9:00 am - 11:00 am		Now		Software update
	Rating: PG	Bad Signal			45

DVB: Event Start / Finish time

Analogue: Programme status

Features available / Message meanings

Sound mute On

Subtitle service available

,

,

,

I

II

Audio

mode (Analogue mode) (p. 41)

Teletext service available

Rating:

Rating information (p. 40)

Multiple audio available (DVB mode)

Bad signal

1 - 90

Poor TV signal quality

Off Timer remaining time

Encrypted

•

For settings

see below

Scrambled programme

To watch the programme

To confirm another tuned

•listed in the banner

•programme name

•To downloadR

new software to TV

To change the category

B

•(To select a Fav List

“System Update Search Now”

(p. 23)

if you have defined)

•To hide

EXIT

Information on the next event

•(DVB mode)

•

To set display timeout

“Banner Display Timeout” (p. 21)

Extra information

(press again to hide the banner)

•(DVB mode)

INFO

Check or change the current

OPTION

•

To change

programme status instantly

change

select

MPX (Analogue mode)

Audio Selection (DVB mode)

Sound Menu (p. 20)

Sound Menu (p. 20)

Allows you to select between alternative

	Volume Correction	language for sound tracks (if available)
	Adjusts volume of individual programme or
	input mode

Note

•Also possible to change the settings in Menu list (p. 20 and p. 21).

Turn the TV off automatically after a fixed period

Display the	Select “Setup”		Select “Off Timer” and set the time
menu		access
MENU	Main Menu		Setup Menu	1/2
	VIERA Link			set
	Picture	select
	Sound		Off	select
	Setup		TOP

TV Watching• Viewing

		3 seconds
To cancel	Set to “Off” or turn the TV off.
•To display the remaining time Information banner (above)				11
•
•When the remaining time is within 3 minutes, the remaining time will flash on screen.

Watching TV

■Other useful functions

Change the aspect ratio	ASPECT

Enjoy viewing the picture at its optimum size and aspect.

Display Aspect	While the list is displayed,
Selection list	select the mode
ASPECT	store
	select

•To change the mode using the ASPECT button only

ASPECT (Press repeatedly until you reach the desired mode)

	16:9	14:9
		Directly displays the
		image at “16:9” without
		distortion (anamorphic).
Change	Just	4:3
		Displays a “4:3”
aspect		image full-screen.
		Stretching is only
ratio		noticeable at the left and
		right edges.
	4:3 Full	Displays a “4:3” image	Zoom1
		enlarged horizontally to fit
		the screen.
		Only available in DVB
		•mode or HD signal
	Zoom2	Displays a “16:9” letterbox	Zoom3
		(anamorphic) image
		full-screen without
		distortion.

Aspect Selection

16:9

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

Select

Change EXIT

RETURN

Aspect

Selection list

Displays the

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

Displays the image at the standard “4:3” 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.

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

•Not available in teletext mode.

•Aspect mode can be memorized separately for SD (Standard definition) and HD (High definition) 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 Analogue programme.

		GUIDE View TV Guide
POWER		Each time pressed, the layout will be changed.
	INPUT	(Landscape / Portrait)
GUIDE		EXIT

			OK			Current date and time				TV Guide time
	MENU			RETURN Example:			TV Guide date				Event
	R	G	Y	B	TV Guide
					Wed 24.10.2007 3:07 am			Landscape	All Types		All Services
						Wed, 24.10.2007
	ASPECT		OPTION		2:54 am - 3:24 am DIY SOS : We open in the Battersbys					4:30 am	5:00 am
						Time:	3:00 am	3:30 am	4:00 am
					D	1 TEN Digital	Eastender	DIY SOS	The Bill	Red Cap	Sports
					D	2 ABC TV Sydney	Hot Wars		Horiday Program		Live junction

1	2	3	D	3	SBS DIGITAL	Emmerdal.	Coronation Street		The Bill	Drama
			D	4	FTV guide	10 O’ clock News BBC		Pepsi Char.	Good bye	NEWS
			D	7	7 Digital	Panorama	Sex And The City		Terminator	Hello
4	5	6	D 105		BBCi	I’m A Celebrity		Pop Idol	News	News
			D	719	BBC Radi	Rugby	15 To 1		The Bill	Japan

			Select service		Info
7	8	9	Portrait/Landscape	EXIT		Page up
			View	Select programme		Page down
				RETURN
				+24 Hr	Prog.Type	Favourites
INFO	0	MUTE	Service		Landscape (Displays by service)
CH		VOL	■To the previous day			R

(DVB mode)

TEXT STTL INDEX HOLD

POWER REC

VCR DVD

PROGRAMME

TV

■To return to TV

EXIT

■To view details of

Select the event

select

■To the next day G

(DVB mode)

■To watch the programme

Select the event or programme now on the air

select

watch

the event (DVB mode)

•Press again to return to INFO TV Guide.

Example:

TV Guide

Wed 24.10.2007 3:07 am	Portrait	All Types		All Services
Wed, 24.10.2007

D 1 TEN Digital	D 2 ABC TV Sydney
3:00 am - 3:30 am	Eastender
3:30 am - 4:00 am	DIY SOS
4:00 am - 4:30 am	The Bill
4:30 am - 5:00 am	Red Cap
5:00 am - 5:30 am	Live junction
5:30 am - 6:00 am	POP 100
6:00 am - 6:30 am	Rugby
Select programme
Portrait/Landscape	EXIT
View	Select service
	RETURN
	+24 Hr

D 3 SBS DIGITAL D 4 FTV guide

Info

Prog.Type

D 7 7 Digital

Page down Favourites

Portrait (Displays by time)

■To view a programme list of the selected type (DVB mode)

(Type list)

		Prog. type	select
		All Types
	Y		type
		All Types

Movie

News	view
Entertainment

Sport

Children’s

Music

.

.

.

.

.

■To view a programme list of the selected favourites list

		(Favourites list)	Only Analogue
			TV programmes
		Favourites
		All Services	are listed
		All Services
			select a
	B	All DVB Services
			favourites
		All Analogue Services

	Fav List1	list
		view
	Fav List2
	Fav List3
	Fav List4

To list favourite programmes

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Guide TV Using• Viewing

TV Watching

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.

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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

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

1 Display the Input select menu

INPUT

OK		2	Select the input mode connected to the equipment
				watch
			Input Selection
			AV1
			AV2
			AV3	select
	OPTION		AV4
			PC
			HDMI1
1	2	3	HDMI2
			HDMI3
			TV
4	5	6	You can also select the input using the AV button on the remote
7	8	9	•control or the side panel of the TV.
			Press the button repeatedly until the desired input is selected.
	0		•You can label or skip each input modes	“Input Labels” (p. 29)
		3	View
			Displays the selected mode
POWER REC	VCR	DVD
PROGRAMME

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.

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

VCR				DVD	VCR / DVD switch
					Select VCR to operate Panasonic VCR or DVD equipment
					Select DVD to operate Panasonic DVD equipment or Player home theatre
POWER					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 / Resume
					DVD: Press and hold to play at slow speed
PROGRAMME					Programme Up / Down
					Select programme
	REC				Record
					Start recording

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

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

Enter the appropriate code for the equipment			1	2	3
			4	5	6	Press
to be controlled, see table below			7	8	9
				0
“VCR” position		“DVD” position
Equipment	Code	Equipment				Code
VCR	10 (default)	DVD				70 (default)
DVD	11	Player home theatre				71

Note

•Confirm 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.

DVDs and Videos Watching• Viewing

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