Operating Instructions LCD TV TX-37LZD850A 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 TQB4GC0050-1...
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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-37LZD850A Declaration of Conformity No 5401, 29 January 2008...
/ 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). Do not allow children to...
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.
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.
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 AC 220-240 V 50 / 60 Hz Mains lead...
Identifying Controls C.A.T.S. (Contrast Automatic Tracking System) sensor • Remote control signal receiver Power LED • Standby: red 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 standby mode by the remote control Standby On / Off switch (Switches TV On or Off standby)
Auto Tuning Search and store TV programmes automatically. These steps are not necessary if the setup has been completed by your local dealer. POWER INPUT OPTION SD CARD EXIT RETURN Many features available on this TV can be accessed via the On Screen Display menu. ■...
Watching TV POWER INPUT ASPECT OPTION SD CARD GUIDE GUIDE EXIT RETURN STTL INFO MUTE POWER MULTI PIP SURROUND SURROUND Note • When the TV is switched to standby, there will be a clicking sound after a short delay. This is normal. ■...
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■ Other useful functions (Operate after Check or change the current programme status instantly MPX (Analogue mode) Display the Sound Menu (p.20) Audio selection (DVB mode) current Sound Menu (p. 20) programme Allows you to select between alternative language for sound tracks (if available) status Volume Correction Adjusts volume of individual programme or input mode...
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Watching TV ■ Other useful functions Change the aspect ratio Enjoy viewing the picture at its optimum size and aspect. • Change To change the mode aspect ratio • To change the mode using the ASPECT button only Note • Only “16:9”...
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 programmes currently broadcast and future broadcasts over the next seven days (depending on the broadcaster). •...
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. POWER INPUT...
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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 POWER...
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.
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If you wish to hold the current page without updating Stop or resume automatic updating HOLD ■ Return to the main index page INDEX Display subtitles Call up STTL subtitles Watch TV and Teletext in two windows at once View in MULTI PIP multi window...
How to Use Menu Functions Various menus allow you to make settings for the picture, sound, and other functions. POWER INPUT MULTI PIP OPTION SD CARD ASPECT EXIT RETURN F.P. RECALL MUTE POWER MUTI PIP SURROUND ■ To return to TV at any time EXIT ■...
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■ Overview Main Menu VIERA Link Picture Sound Setup • Depending on the received signals, available items are varied. VIERA Link Menu Pause Live TV Access Direct TV Rec Start VIERA Link Control Recorder Speaker Selection Home Cinema (p. 35) Picture Menu Viewing Mode Dynamic...
How to Use Menu Functions ■ Menu list Menu Item Pause Live TV Direct TV Rec VIERA Link Control Speaker Selection Viewing Mode Contrast, Brightness, Colour, Sharpness Tint Colour Balance Colour Management P-NR 3D-COMB Reset Picture Defaults Mode Bass Treble Balance Headphone Volume Surround...
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■ Menu list Menu Item DVB Favourites Edit DVB Service List Analogue Service List 24p Film Auto Tuning DVB Manual Tuning Analogue Manual Tuning Add New DVB Services New Service Message DVB Signal Display Off Timer Teletext Shipping Condition System Update Picture Overscan Input Labels Banner Display...
DVB Settings DVB Settings provide access to various advanced features. POWER INPUT ASPECT OPTION SD CARD GUIDE EXIT RETURN STTL INFO MUTE POWER MUTI PIP SURROUND ■ To return to TV EXIT (DVB mode) If in Analogue mode Select DVB Display the menu Select “Setup”...
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Download new software to TV. • For details (p. 41) If System Update is performed, the software will be updated (it may change TV functions). If you do not wish to do so, set “Auto Update Search in Standby” to Off. Select “Auto Update Search in Standby”...
Editing Programmes You can make your favourite programme lists and skip unwanted programmes, etc. POWER INPUT ASPECT OPTION SD CARD GUIDE EXIT RETURN RETURN STTL INFO MUTE POWER MUTI PIP SURROUND ■ To return to TV EXIT Select DVB or Analogue •...
Create your favourite programme list from various broadcasters (up to 4: Fav List1 / Fav List2 / Fav List3 / Fav List4). The list is added to “Favourites” list in TV Guide (p. 12) and information banner (p. 11) and then easily accessed.
Tuning Programmes You can retune all the TV programmes when moving house or search for new services which may have recently started broadcasting. POWER INPUT MULTI PIP OPTION SD CARD ASPECT EXIT RETURN F.P. RECALL MUTE ■ To return to TV EXIT ■...
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Automatically retune all DVB or Analogue programmes received in the area. • Only DVB programmes are retuned in DVB mode. • Only Analogue programmes are retuned in Analogue mode. Start Auto Tuning Set all DVB or Analogue Auto Tuning programmes All digital tuning data will be erased automatically EXIT...
Restore Settings Resets the TV to its original condition, i.e. no programmes tuned in. All settings (programmes, picture, sound quality, etc.) are reset. INPUT OPTION SD CARD EXIT RETURN ■ To return to TV EXIT Check the message and initialise Restore Settings Shipping...
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. 14) INPUT OPTION SD CARD EXIT RETURN ■...
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. 36) INPUT OPTION SD CARD EXIT RETURN ■...
HDMI Functions HDMI (high-defi nition multimedia interface) allows you to enjoy high-defi nition 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 or a DVD player, can be connected to the HDMI terminal using an HDMI compliant (fully wired) cable.
Viewing from SD Card The still images recorded by the digital camera will be displayed. INPUT OPTION SD CARD EXIT RETURN INFO ■ To return to thumbnail screen RETURN ■ To return to TV EXIT SD CARD Insert the SD Card Enter SD mode (Photo View Mode) Select the photo to be viewed Error display...
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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.) Message Is SD Card in? No valid fi...
VIERA Link “ ∗ 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.
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■ 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 •...
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VIERA Link “ ■ 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”...
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• 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 HDMI1.
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. 47). Fully wired HDMI compliant cable ( M3 stereo mini plug)
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To watch satellite broadcasts Set top box To listen with speakers Optical digital Amplifi er with audio cable speaker system To watch DVDs (Viewing) DVD player (Listening) MONITOR DIGITAL AUDIO Conversion adapter (if necessary) (Viewing) (Listening) To record / playback DVD Recorder / VCR Chrominance in Chrominance earth...
Technical Information CH Display / Receive Channel CH 0 CH 5 CH 5A Rating Parental Guidance recommended The optimum size and aspect can be chosen, and you can enjoy fi ner images. (p. 12) Signal name 16:9 PAL 525/60 DVB-T M.NTSC NTSC 480i (60 Hz)
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Updating the software system Update system software regularly to ensure that you have latest version software. If there is an update available, a notifi cation banner is displayed when the channel has the update information. • To download new software, press “OK” If you choose not to download, press “EXIT”.
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 fi le system): Unifi ed standard established by Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association (JEITA). Note •...
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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). •...
FAQs Before requesting service or assistance, please follow these simple guides to resolve the problem. If 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.
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Problem • Digital TV reception technology requires high quality, robust DTV signals which in some domestic aerial installations, may be relatively poor despite good analogue reception. Aerial connection when using DTV and VCR / DVD Recorder After DVB Auto Tuning only some or no DVB services are found Picture regularly breaks up on...
Licence Trademark Credits • DVB is a trademark of the DVB Digital Video Broadcasting Project (1991 to 1996). • VGA is a trademark of International Business Machines Corporation. • Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple Computer, USA. • S-VGA is a registered trademark of the Video Electronics Standard Association. Even if no special notation has been made of company or product trademarks, these trademarks have been fully respected.
Specifi cations Power Source AC 220-240 V, 50 / 60 Hz Average use 196 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 Woofer (120 mm ×...
Authorised Service Centre. • Send or bring the product to a Panasonic Authorised Service Centre together with your proof of purchase receipt as a proof of purchase date. Please note that freight and insurance to and / or from your nearest Authorised Service Centre must be arranged by you.