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Summary of Contents for Panasonic VIERA TX-37LZD81AZ
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Page 1: Operating Instructions
Operating Instructions LCD TV TX-37LZD81AZ Model No. 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 TQB4GC0085... - Page 2 Turn your own living room into a movie theatre! Experience an amazing level of multi- Receive digital terrestrial services using an integrated Digital TV tuner Sharp pictures with HDMI terminal Create home theatre and DVD recorder link-ups with “VIERA Link” without complicated settings!
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
media excitement Contents Be Sure to Read • Safety Precautions ······································ 4 (Warning / Important Installation Notices) Enjoy rich multi-media Quick Start Guide SD memory card Basic Connection ··················· 6 Accessories / Options Camcorder ·········· 8 Identifying Controls ··············· 9 Auto Tuning ·····························... -
Page 4: Safety Precautions
Do not place containers with water (fl ower vase, make the TV shaky, risking injury. Be sure to ask cups, cosmetics, etc.) above the TV. (including on your local Panasonic dealer to perform setup. shelves above, etc.) Use optional stands / mounts (p. 8). -
Page 5: Auto Power Standby Function
Important Installation Notices ■ Install TV on a stable surface If a television is not positioned in a suffi ciently stable location, it can be potentially hazardous due to falling. Many injuries, particularly to children, can be avoided by taking simple precautions such as: •... -
Page 6: Basic Connection
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 Rear of the TV Aerial AC 220-240 V, 50 / 60 Hz Mains lead... - Page 7 Example 2 Connecting DVD Recorder / VCR TV, DVD Recorder or VCR Rear of the TV Aerial AC 220-240 V, 50 / 60 Hz Mains lead RF carble RF OUT VIDEO AUDIO RF carble RF IN DVD Recorder or VCR Note •...
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Page 8: Accessories / Options
WARNING! • Remove four screws. 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. -
Page 9: Identifying Controls
Freeze / unfreeze picture (p. 13) • POWER Holds the current teletext page (teletext mode) (p. 19) Subtitles (p. 13) • PROGRAMME Displays Subtitles Index (p. 19) • VCR / DVD Panasonic equipment Returns to the teletext index page operations (p. 21) (teletext mode) -
Page 10: Auto Tuning
Auto Tuning Search and store TV programmes 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 (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. - Page 11 Many features available on this TV can be accessed via the On Screen Display menu. ■ How to use remote control 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...
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Page 12: Watching Tv
Watching TV Turn power on • Mains power On / Off switch should be On. (p. 9) • POWER If “Shop” is displayed on the top right of the screen, reset settings in “Shipping Condition” (p. 32), and select “Home” in “Auto Tuning” (p. 10). Select Digital TV or Analogue TV mode POWER INPUT... - Page 13 ■ Other useful functions HOLD Hold Freeze / unfreeze picture STTL Display / hide subtitles (if available) Display • To change the language for Digital TV (if available) subtitles “Preferred Subtitles” (p. 25) Display Information banner • INFO Also appears when changing a programme Event Programme Current time...
- Page 14 Watching TV ■ Other useful functions Check or change the current OPTION programme status instantly • To change change select Display the Audio selection (Digital TV mode) Subtitle Language (Digital TV mode) selectable Sound Menu (p. 24) Allows you to select the language in which settings for Allows you to select between alternative subtitles should appear (if available)
- Page 15 ■ Other useful functions ASPECT Change the aspect ratio Enjoy viewing the picture at its optimum size and aspect. Display Aspect While the list is displayed, Aspect Selection Selection list select the mode 16:9 14:9 Just store 4:3 Full ASPECT Zoom1 Zoom2 Zoom3...
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Page 16: Using Freeview Guide
Using Freeview Guide Using Freeview Guide enables you to select programme easily, view event informations, etc. Freeview 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). -
Page 17: Viewing Teletext
Viewing Teletext Some teletext services may be provided in MHEG. Below is the instruction for MHEG teletext. Switch to Teletext TEXT 17:51 28 Feb INPUT ASPECT How to use RETURN In all cases, it is possible to navigate the pages using buttons on the remote control, but because the commands available must apply to all manufacturers of digital equipment, some on screen commands may not correspond exactly to the remote control buttons. - Page 18 Viewing Teletext You can enjoy teletext broadcasting, including news, weather forecasts and subtitles, if this service is provided by the broadcasters. What is FASTEXT mode? In FASTEXT mode, four differently coloured subjects are situated at the bottom of the screen. To access more information about one of these subjects, press the appropriately coloured button.
- Page 19 Stop automatic updating (If you wish to hold the current page without updating) HOLD HOLD ■ HOLD To resume Return to the main index page INDEX INDEX View a favourite page stored Call up a (Analogue TV or AV mode) •...
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Page 20: Watching Videos And Dvds
Connect the external equipment (VCRs, DVD equipment, etc.) and you can watch the input. • To connect the equipment p. 42-43 The Remote Control is capable of operating some functions of selected Panasonic external equipment. Display the Input select menu INPUT ASPECT... - Page 21 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...
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Page 22: To Reset The Settings
How to Use Menu Functions Various menus allow you to make settings for the picture, sound, and other functions. Display the menu • Displays the functions that can be set MENU (varies according to the input signal) INPUT ASPECT EXIT Select the menu access Main Menu... - Page 23 ■ Overview Main Menu VIERA Link VIERA Link Menu The menu of the accessed Pause Live TV Access equipment Direct TV Rec Start Picture VIERA Link Control Recorder Speaker Selection Home Cinema Sound (p. 39) Setup Picture Menu Viewing Mode Normal Contrast Brightness...
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Page 24: Menu List
How to Use Menu Functions ■ Menu list Menu Item Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives) Pause Live TV Controls the connected equipment with VIERA Link function, and enables various Direct TV Rec convenient recording, playback, etc. (p. 39 - 41) • You can also access VIERA Link Menu directly using the VIERA Link button on the VIERA Link Control remote control. - Page 25 ■ Menu list Menu Item Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives) Digital TV Favourites Edit Creates list of favourite programmes (p. 27) Digital TV Service List Skips the unwanted Digital TV programmes (p. 27) Analogue TV Service List Skips the unwanted Analogue TV programmes or edits Analogue TV programmes (p. 27) Child Lock Locks a programme / AV input to prevent access to it (p.
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Page 26: Editing Programmes
Editing Programmes You can make your favourite programme lists and skip unwanted programmes, etc. Select Digital TV or Analogue TV • “Digital TV Favourites Edit” and “Digital TV Service List” are available in • Digital TV mode only. “Analogue TV Service List” is available in Analogue TV mode only. Display the menu INPUT MENU... -
Page 27: Service List
Create your favourite programme list (Profi le) from various broadcasters (up to 4: Fav List1 / Fav List2 / Fav List3 / Fav List4). The list is added to “Favourites” list in the information banner (p. 13) and then easily accessed. -
Page 28: Tuning Programmes
Tuning Programmes You can retune all the TV programmes when moving house or search for new services which may have recently started broadcasting. Select Digital TV or Analogue TV • “Digital TV Auto Tuning”, “Digital TV Manual Tuning”, “Add New Digital TV Services” and “Digital TV Signal Condition” are •... -
Page 29: Manual Tuning
Automatically retune all Digital TV or Analogue TV programmes received in the area. • • Only Digital TV programmes are retuned in Digital TV mode. Set all Only Analogue TV programmes are retuned in Analogue TV mode. Digital TV or Start Auto Tuning Settings are made automatically Analogue TV... -
Page 30: Digital Tv Settings (Digital Tv Mode)
Digital TV Settings (Digital TV mode) Digital TV Settings provide access to various advanced features. If in Analogue TV mode Select Digital TV mode POWER Display the menu INPUT MENU GUIDE EXIT MENU RETURN Select “Setup” ASPECT OPTION access Main Menu VIERA Link Picture select... -
Page 31: Control Programme Audience
Control Programme Audience You can lock specifi c programmes / AV input terminals and control who watches them. (When the locked programme / input is selected, a message appears; by entering the PIN number, you can watch it.) Display the menu MENU INPUT ASPECT... -
Page 32: Restore Settings
Restore Settings Resets the TV to its original condition, i.e. no programmes tuned in. All settings (programmes, picture, sound quality, etc.) are reset. Display the menu MENU INPUT ASPECT EXIT Select “Setup” MENU RETURN access Main Menu VIERA Link Picture OPTION DIRECT TV REC select Sound... -
Page 33: Input Labels
Input Labels For easier identifi cation and selection of the input mode, you can label each input terminals or skip terminal that is not connected to any equipment. • To select the input mode p. 20 Display the menu MENU INPUT ASPECT EXIT... -
Page 34: Displaying Pc Screen On Tv
Displaying PC Screen on TV The screen of the PC connected to the TV can be displayed on the TV. • You can also listen to PC sound with the audio cable connected. To connect PC p. 42 Select the external input INPUT ASPECT EXIT... -
Page 35: Hdmi Functions
HDMI Functions HDMI (high-definition multimedia interface) allows you to enjoy high-definition digital images and high- quality sound by connecting the TV and the equipment. HDMI-compatible equipment ( ∗ 1) with an HDMI or DVI output terminal, such as a set top box, a DVD player or a game equipment, can be connected to the HDMI terminal using an HDMI compliant (fully wired) cable. -
Page 36: Viewing From Sd Card (Photos)
Viewing from SD Card Still images recorded by digital cameras will be displayed. Insert the SD Card Enter SD mode (Photo View Mode) • All photos in SD Card are displayed by thumbnail. POWER INPUT GUIDE EXIT Select the photo to be viewed Selected Error display photo... - Page 37 Electrical interference, static electricity, or erroneous operation may damage the data or card. • Back up the recorded data at regular intervals in case of deteriorated or damaged data or erratic operation of the TV. (Panasonic is not liable for any deterioration or damage of recorded data.) On screen messages Message Meaning / Action •...
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Page 38: Viera Link "Hdavi Control Tm
” ∗ VIERA Link “ Control ∗ Enjoy additional HDMI Inter-Operability with Panasonic products which have “HDAVI Control” function. This TV supports “HDAVI Control 3” function. Connections to the equipment (DIGA Recorder, HD Video Camera, Player theatre, Amplifi er, etc.) with HDMI cable allow you to interface them automatically. - Page 39 ■ Features available (Using VIERA Link Menu) You can pause the live TV programme and resume later. • This function is available with DIGA Recorder which has HDD and “HDAVI Control 3” function. • If you cannot operate, check the settings and the equipment “Preparations”...
- Page 40 VIERA Link “ Control ” ■ Features available (Using VIERA Link Menu) You can control some functions of the connected equipment with this TV remote control (point the remote control at the TV’s signal receiver). • This function is available with the equipment which has “HDAVI Control 2” or “HDAVI Control 3”...
- Page 41 • About HDMI cable for connecting Panasonic HD Video Camera, read the manual of the equipment. If more than one equipment of the same type are connected to the TV by HDMI cables, for example two DIGA Recorders to HDMI1 and HDMI2, VIERA Link will only be available for the lower terminal number, in this case •...
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Page 42: External Equipment
External Equipment These diagrams show our recommendations for how to connect the TV to your various equipment. For other connections, consult the instructions for each piece of equipment, the table below, and the specifi cations (p. 50). Fully wired HDMI compliant cable ( M3 stereo mini plug) - Page 43 To watch satellite broadcasts HDMI equipment Set top box “HDMI connection” (p. 35) DVD Recorder Fully wired HDMI compliant cable To record / playback DVD Recorder / VCR RF cable (Listening) Conversion adapter (if necessary) (Viewing) Computer RF cable for digital To watch DVDs To listen with speakers (Viewing)
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Page 44: Technical Information
Technical Information Programme Allocation (Analogue TV mode) CH Display / Receive Programme CH Display / Receive Programme CH 1 ~ CH 11 CH 74 ~ CH 78 CH 21 ~ CH 70 CH 80 ~ CH 120 Rating (Digital TV mode) Rating Meaning Not classifi... - Page 45 If miniSD Card is used, insert / remove it together with the adapter. Check the latest information on the card type at the following website. (English only) http://panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/cs/ ∗ DCF (Design rule for camera file system): Unified standard established by Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association (JEITA).
- Page 46 Technical Information PC connection A PC may be connected to this TV so that the PC screen is displayed and sound is heard from the TV. • PC signals that can be inputted: Horizontal scanning frequency 31 to 69 kHz; vertical scanning frequency 59 to 86 Hz (more than 1,024 signal lines could result in incorrect display of the image).
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Page 47: Faqs
FAQs Before requesting service or assistance, please follow these simple guides to resolve the problem. If the problem still persists, please contact your local Panasonic dealer for assistance. White spots or shadow images (noise) • Check the position, direction, and connection of the aerial. - Page 48 If “Signal Quality” or “Signal Strength” are displayed in red, check aerial. frozen / disappearing If problem persists, consult your local Panasonic dealer. • image in Digital TV Turn the TV off with the Mains power On / Off switch, then turn it On again.
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Page 49: Maintenance
HDMI, the HDMI Logo and High-Defi nition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC. • HDAVI Control is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation. • Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. -
Page 50: Specifi Cations
Specifi cations Power Source AC 220 V, 50 / 60 Hz Average use 180 W Standby condition 0.3 W Aspect Ratio 16:9 94 cm (diagonal) Visible screen size 819 mm (W) × 460 mm (H) Number of pixels 2,073,600 (1,920 (W) × 1,080 (H)) Speaker 120 mm ×... -
Page 51: Warranty
WARRANTY - New Zealand only NEW ZEALAND Distributed in New Zealand by Panasonic New Zealand Limited 350 Te Irirangi Drive East Tamaki, Private Bag 14911, Panmure Auckland Tel. 09 272 0100 Customer Care Center Email: Customerservice@nz.panasonic.com www.panasonic.co.nz... - Page 52 Warranty Service purposes. Model Number Serial Number Web Site : http://panasonic.net/ © Panasonic Corporation 2008 Printed in Malaysia...