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Quick Start Guide

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TQB2AA0775

Operating Instructions

37” Class 1080p LCD HDTV

(37.0 inches measured diagonally)

Manual de instrucciones

Television de alta definición de 1080p y clase 37” de LCD

(37,0 pulgadas medidas diagonalmente)

Model No.

Número de modelo

TC-37LZ85

English

Español

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.

Lea estas instrucciones antes de utilizar su televisor y guárdelas para consultarlas en el futuro.
Las imágenes mostradas en este manual tienen solamente fines ilustrativos.

   For assistance (U.S.A.), please call: 

 

1-800-211-PANA (7262)

or visit us at www.panasonic.com/contactinfo 

    For assistance (Puerto Rico), please call: 

 787-750-4300

or visit us at www.panasonic.com 

    For assistance (Canada), please call: 

 1-866-330-0014

or visit us at www.vieraconcierge.ca

   Para solicitar ayuda (EE.UU.), llame al: 

 1-800-211-PANA 

(7262)

    

ó visítenos en www.panasonic.com/contactinfo 

   Para solicitar ayuda (Puerto Rico), llame al: 

 787-750-4300

ó visítenos en www.panasonic.com 

Summary of Contents for N2QAYB000221

Page 1: ...e for illustrative purposes only Lea estas instrucciones antes de utilizar su televisor y guárdelas para consultarlas en el futuro Las imágenes mostradas en este manual tienen solamente fines ilustrativos For assistance U S A please call 1 800 211 PANA 7262 or visit us at www panasonic com contactinfo For assistance Puerto Rico please call 787 750 4300 or visit us at www panasonic com For assistan...

Page 2: ...trademark of Matsushita Electric Industrial Co Ltd HDMI the HDMI logo and High Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC VIERA Link is a trademark of Matsushita Electric Industrial Co Ltd Turn your own living room into a movie theater Experience an amazing level of multimedia excitement ...

Page 3: ...nput Labels 35 Using Timer 36 Recommended AV Connections 37 Ratings List for Lock 39 Technical Information 40 Care and Cleaning 43 FAQ 44 Specifications 46 Limited Warranty for U S A 47 Customer Services Directory for U S A 48 Limited Warranty for Canada 49 Enjoy your TV Basic Features Advanced Features FAQs etc Safety Precautions 4 Please read before using the unit Accessories Optional Accessory ...

Page 4: ...e point where they exit from the apparatus 11 Only use attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer 12 Use only with the cart stand tripod bracket or table specified by the manufacturer or sold with the apparatus When a cart is used use caution when moving the cart apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip over 13 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long ...

Page 5: ...E POTENTIAL RISK OF SUFFOCATION 24 CAUTION TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT USE THIS PLUG WITH A RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE 25 CAUTION USE WITH OTHER STAND MAY RESULT IN INSTABILITY POSSIBLY CAUSING INJURY 26 CAUTION DANGER OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS INCORRECTLY REPLACED REPLACE ONLY WITH THE SAME OR EQUIVALENT TYPE 27 CAUTION This ...

Page 6: ...ctions will fall on the screen Use of some types of fluorescent lighting can reduce remote control transmitter range Adequate ventilation is essential to prevent an internal component failure Keep away from areas of excessive heat or moisture Optional Accessory Wall hanging bracket vertical TY WK32LR2W Please contact your nearest Panasonic dealer to purchase the recommended wall hanging bracket Fo...

Page 7: ... a qualified technician to carry out set up Incorrect fitting may cause equipment to fall resulting in injury and product damage Do not mount this LCD Television 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 A Remove four screws B Pull out the TV Stand Foam mat or thick soft cloth ...

Page 8: ... Committee Digital TV Standards include digital high definition television HDTV standard definition television SDTV data broadcasting multi channel surround sound audio and interactive television If no Cable Box Cable Box Cable You need to subscribe to a cable TV service to enjoy viewing their programming You can enjoy high definition programming by subscribing to a high definition cable service T...

Page 9: ...AL AUDIO OUT P B P R AUDIO AUDIO AUDIO HDMI 1 HDMI 2 AV IN D A B C Example 2 Connecting DVD recorder VCR To record playback DVD Recorder If this source has higher resolution through interlace or progressive signal connection can be done with the use of Component Video or HDMI cable VCR Connection can be done with the use of an RF cable and Composite Video S Video cable VHF UHF Antenna TV AV Equipm...

Page 10: ...DMI 2 AV IN D A B C Basic Connection Continued Example 3 Connecting DVD recorder VCR and satellite receiver DVD Recorder or VCR Satellite Receiver TV VHF UHF Antenna You can enjoy high definition programming by subscribing to high definition satellite service Connection can be done with the use of HDMI or Component Video cable Note For details of external equipment connections please refer to the ...

Page 11: ...sound For VIERA LinkTM connections please refer to p 38 B To use COMPONENT terminals COMPONENT IN 2 Y R L P B P R AUDIO L R Y PB PR COMPONENT VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT white red green blue red white red green blue red white red green blue red e g DVD Recorder AV Equipment Recorders may also be connected to COMPOSITE or S VIDEO terminals see below C To use S VIDEO terminals R L VIDEO VIDEO IN 1 S VIDEO A...

Page 12: ...es TV On or Off Standby Viewing from SD Card p 18 19 Changes the input mode p 20 Displays Sub Menu p 16 24 Colored buttons used for various functions for example p 18 28 Channel up down Changes aspect ratio p 16 Operates the Favorite channel list function p 17 Switches to previously viewed channel or input modes VIERA Link menu p 28 29 Selects Audio Mode for TV viewing p 16 Displays Main Menu p 22...

Page 13: ...your viewing environment select ok This setting will be skipped next time If you select Store First time setup will not be displayed In case you select Store by mistake unplug the TV and plug it again Then set to Home next time This selection screen is displayed when Store is selected Select your language First time setup Language Auto program Clock next Language English Language English Español F...

Page 14: ...e channels analog digital are automatically set All channels Scans digital and analog channels Analog only Scans Analog channels only Digital only Scans Digital channels only Confirm registered channels Caption Favorite Add Apply Cancel program Yes Yes Yes select Apply ok If OK is not pressed after selecting Apply the channels will not be saved The channel will be saved when no operation is perfor...

Page 15: ...ram channel to switch the signal reception between cable TV and antenna p 14 33 The channel number and volume level remain the same even after the TV is turned off Turn power on TV or Note If the mode is not TV press and select TV p 20 Select a channel number up down or TV To directly input the digital channel number When tuning to a digital channel press the button to enter the minor number in a ...

Page 16: ... SUB MENU Setup SUB MENU Surf mode Set favorite Off CC Caption select Signal meter All Information Recall Displays or removes the channel banner 15 2 12 30 PM 30 THE NEWS CC SAP TV G 1080i Standard 4 3 ABC HD Channel Station identifier SAP indication Signal resolution Rating Level Picture mode Sleep timer remaining time Aspect ratio Closed caption Clock Change aspect ratio Press FORMAT to cycle th...

Page 17: ... 1 9 and 0 to select a list number 1 9 and 0 By doing so the displayed channel will be saved on that list number without pressing OK To delete a favorite channel A saved channel can be removed from the list by holding down OK while its position is highlighted Favorite Feature To change the page Pressing changes the page backward Pressing changes the page forward Use Favorite Feature 1 Press FAVORI...

Page 18: ...k SD card or Select the data to be viewed Note Depending on the JPEG format Information contents may not be displayed correctly Refer to p 41 Data format for SD card browsing for details View Slide show R Y G B Next Rotate Prev RETURN Displays one at a time Navigation area Rotate 90 degrees counter clockwise To next photo Rotate 90 degrees clockwise To previous photo To display hide Navigation are...

Page 19: ...ge sizes the display time will be longer than the number of seconds set To stop in mid cycle Press To adjust picture In or 1 Display Photo menu 2 Select Picture Photo menu Picture Setup slide show select Picture ok 3 Select the item Picture menu p 22 Picture 1 2 Picture mode Picture Reset Vivid 0 Back light 20 select 4 Adjust or select Picture 1 2 Picture mode Picture Reset Vivid 0 Back light 20 A...

Page 20: ...hoice Select the input of your choice then press OK During the selection if no action is taken for several seconds the Input select menu disappears HDMI 1 GAME Terminal example Label The terminal and label of the connected equipment are displayed To label each of the inputs please refer to p 35 Note The input label will be displayed on Input select screen if Input label is set on p 35 For side inp...

Page 21: ...tup Menu VIERA Link Lock Setup SD card CC select next Select VIERA Link setting Setup 2 2 VIERA Link setting Advanced Setup About select next Select VIERA Link VIERA Link setting VIERA Link Power off link Power on link Default speakers On Set Set TV select Select On default is On change Now you can set each VIERA Link functions according to your preference p 26 27 Note If no HDMI equipment is conn...

Page 22: ...se Menu Functions Various menus allow you to make settings for the picture sound and other functions so that you can enjoy watching TV best suited for you Press to exit from a menu screen Press to return to the previous screen Display menu Displays the functions that can be set varies depending on the input signal Select the menu Menu Audio Lock Setup SD card CC Timer Picture VIERA Link select nex...

Page 23: ...lution of component connected devices HD SD SD Standard Definition HD High Definition Only 480p signal accepted regular TV NTSC is not available Color matrix SD Reduces noise of specific digital signals of DVD STB etc On Off MPEG NR Off Selects Dark or Light Valid only for external input signals Dark Light Black level Light Selects between 95 Size 1 or 100 Size 2 for the scanning area with High de...

Page 24: ... menus allow you to make settings for the picture sound and other functions so that you can enjoy watching TV best suited for you Press to exit from a menu screen Press to return to the previous screen Display menu Displays the functions that can be set varies depending on the input signal Select Setup Menu Audio Lock Setup SD card CC Timer Picture VIERA Link next select Select the item Setup 1 2 ...

Page 25: ...On Off timer and First time setup will not function if Auto power on is set p 36 Auto power on No To conserve energy the TV automatically turns off when NO SIGNAL and NO OPERATION is performed for more than 10 minutes Set No Note Not in use when setting Auto power on On Off Timer Lock or Digital channel No signal shut off was activated will be displayed for about 10 seconds when the TV is turned o...

Page 26: ...d added As such its operation with other manufacturers equipment that supports HDMI CEC cannot be guaranteed Please refer to the individual manuals for other manufacturers equipment supporting the VIERA Link function For the first time When adding new equipment reconnecting equipment or changing the setup after the connection turn the equipment on and then switch the TV on Select the input mode to...

Page 27: ...tions is performed automatically Home Theater power switches On and playback begins TV power switches On and the playback screen is displayed Audio is muted on the TV and switches to the theater system The following information about the TV settings can be transmitted to each equipment Recorder Home theater Player that has HDAVI Control 3 function connected to a TV with HDMI cable Transmittable da...

Page 28: ...to the previous screen Display VIERA Link menu Menu Audio Lock SD card Timer Picture VIERA Link or Select the item Record now Stop recording Speaker output TV VIERA Link control Recorder select set or next Select Record now Stop recording Speaker output TV VIERA Link control Home theater change Set Speaker control VIERA Link Control only with the TV s remote control for HDAVI Control 2 or HDAVI Co...

Page 29: ...Link Control Select the equipment you want to access Recorder Home theater Player Camcorder Available TV s remote control buttons Move the cursor Select Set Access Return to the previous menu SUB MENU Display the Functions menu on the equipment Available when the purpose of the keys is displayed on screen Record now Stop recording Speaker output TV VIERA Link control Recorder select change You can...

Page 30: ...ou display the Lock menu Input your 4 digit password A 4 digit code must be entered to view a blocked program or change rating settings Create password Enter password 0 9 If it is your first time entering the password enter the password twice in order to register it Select the Lock mode Lock Mode Channel Game Program Off Off Off Off Change password set select Off Unlocks all the lock settings of C...

Page 31: ... E L R C F L R Off Off Mode On MPAA next select MPAA U S movie ratings U S TV U S TV program ratings C E L R Canadian English ratings C F L R Canadian French ratings Select the rating to be locked select Example of MPAA U S movie ratings Change password To change the password In select Change password and press OK Input the new 4 digit password twice Lock Mode Channel Game Program Off Off Off Off ...

Page 32: ...Select Program channel Setup 1 2 All Surf mode Language Clock Program channel External devices Reset next select Select the function Program channel Cable ANT in Auto Manual Signal meter next select Set Auto Set automatically Manual Set manually Signal meter Check signal strength To reset the settings of setup menu Select Reset in Setup menu and press OK Input your 4 digit password with number but...

Page 33: ... to tune to the channel Select Apply Caption Favorite Add Apply Cancel program Yes select Apply ok Select Edit Edit Cannnel Caption Favorite Add Apply Cancel Manual program 2 Yes 3 Yes 4 Yes 5 Yes select next Select the item to be edited Edit Caption Favorite Add Apply Cancel Manual program 2 Yes Select OK RETURN Prev page R Next page G B Y 3 Yes 4 Yes 5 Yes 6 Yes 7 Yes 8 Yes 9 Yes Cannnel Caption...

Page 34: ...ct the setting Primary Second Service 3 Service 4 Service 5 Service 6 The settings in Analog or Digital depend on the broadcaster To make more in depth display settings in digital programs Select Digital setting and press OK Select the item and set Digital setting Size Font Style Foreground Fore opacity Background Automatic Automatic Automatic Automatic Automatic Automatic Back opacity Outline Aut...

Page 35: ...deo 2 GAME GAME select set Video 1 VCR Label Terminal example Terminals Comp 1 2 HDMI 1 3 Video 1 2 Label SKIP VCR DVD CABLE DBS PVR GAME AUX RECEIVER BLANK If SKIP is selected the TV VIDEO button press will skip its input Each selected labels will be displayed on Input select screen P 20 Press to exit from a menu screen Display menu Select Setup Menu Audio Lock Setup SD card CC Timer Picture VIER...

Page 36: ...a key is pressed Display menu Select Timer Menu Audio Lock SD card Timer Picture VIERA Link next select Select the timer to set Timer Sleep Timer 1 Timer 2 Timer 3 Timer 4 Timer 5 select next Set the timer To set Sleep Off Timer Set to shut the unit off after a pre selected amount of time Sleep Sleep 60 set 0 30 60 90 minutes To set Timer 1 5 On Off Timer Select the item and set Timer 1 Channel Da...

Page 37: ... for each piece of equipment and its specifications For additional assistance please visit our website at www panasonic com www panasonic ca Please see p 22 23 for setup when using an external analog audio cable with an HDMI to DVI cable AC 120 V 60 Hz AC Cord Connect after all the other connections are complete Back of the TV Cable Box Cable TV or To watch DVDs DVD Player Set Top Box Optical digi...

Page 38: ... theater or Player theater For DVD recorder DIGA Connect with HDMI cable For RAM theater and Player theater Connect with the HDMI and audio cables If audio cable is not connected you cannot listen to the TV program through the theater system Connecting this unit to a DVD recorder DIGA and AV amp When using an VIERA Link audio video amplifier and a compatible DVD recorder DIGA recorder use a daisy ...

Page 39: ...ogue with sexual content CANADIAN ENGLISH RATINGS C E L R E Exempt Exempt programming includes news sports documentaries and other information programming talk shows music videos and variety programming C Programming intended for children under age 8 No offensive language nudity or sexual content C8 Programming generally considered acceptable for children 8 years and over No profanity nudity or se...

Page 40: ... Ratio Lets you choose the aspect depending on the format of the received signal and your preference p 16 e g in case of 4 3 image FULL JUST FULL JUST Enlarges the 4 3 image horizontally to the screen s side edges Recommended for anamorphic picture Stretches to justify the 4 3 image to the four corners of the screen Recommended for normal TV broadcast H FILL 4 3 H FILL Side bar Enlarges the 4 3 im...

Page 41: ...e following website http panasonic co jp pavc global cs This site is in English only Cannot display image due to incorrect ID data There is a problem with your TV decoder If this message appears please contact Panasonic Service Center for assistance Refer to page 48 Customer Services Directory page 47 49 Limited Warranty Cannot display image on SD card There is a problem with the data Check the da...

Page 42: ...plicable audio signal sampling frequencies L PCM 48 kHz 44 1 kHz 32 kHz 1 The HDMI logo is displayed on an HDMI compliant device 2 Enquire at your local digital equipment retailer shop Caution Use with a PC is not assumed All signals are reformatted before being displayed on the screen If the connected device has an aspect adjustment function set the aspect ratio to 16 9 These HDMI connectors are ...

Page 43: ...ile substances such as insect sprays solvents and thinner otherwise the quality of the cabinet surface may be adversely affected or the coating may peel off Furthermore do not leave it for long periods in contact with articles made from rubber or PVC Pedestal Cleaning Wipe the surfaces with a soft dry cloth If the unit is particularly dirty clean it using a cloth soaked with water to which a small...

Page 44: ...nal meter p 33 If the signal is weak check the antenna and consult your local dealer The LCD panel moves slightly when it is pushed with a finger A clattered sound might be heard This is not a malfunction There is some looseness around the panel to prevent the damage to the panel The remote control does not work Are the batteries installed correctly p 6 Has the battery run down Pictures from exter...

Page 45: ...r cord plugged into the outlet Is the TV unit turned On Check Picture menu p 22 and volume Check the AV cable connections Check that the correct input has been selected No sound is produced Are the speakers cables connected correctly Is Sound Mute active p 12 Is the volume set to the minimum Is Speaker output set to Off p 22 Change SAP settings p 16 Check HDMI 1 in HDMI 2 in or HDMI 3 in settings ...

Page 46: ...HF 2 69 CATV 1 135 Operating Conditions Temperature 32 F 95 F 0 C 35 C Humidity 20 80 RH non condensing Connection Terminals VIDEO IN 1 VIDEO RCA PIN Type 1 1 0 V p p 75 Ω S VIDEO Mini DIN 4 pin Y 1 0 V p p 75 Ω C 0 286 V p p 75 Ω AUDIO L R RCA PIN Type 2 0 5 V rms VIDEO IN 2 VIDEO RCA PIN Type 1 1 0 V p p 75 Ω AUDIO L R RCA PIN Type 2 0 5 V rms COMPONENT IN 1 2 Y 1 0 V p p including synchronizati...

Page 47: ...cation The warranty ALSO DOES NOT COVER damages which occurred in shipment or failures which are caused by products not supplied by the warrantor or failures which result from accidents misuse abuse neglect bug infestation mishandling misapplication alteration faulty installation set up adjustments misadjustment of consumer controls improper maintenance power line surge lightning damage modificati...

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Page 49: ... OR IMPLIED INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE IN NO EVENT WILL PANASONIC CANADA INC BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES In certain instances some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or the exclusion of implied warranties so the above limitations and exclusions ma...

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