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Advanced

 Recommended A

V

 Connections

 Using T

imer

Recommended AV Connections

These diagrams show our recommendations on how to connect the TV unit to your various equipment.
For other connections, consult the instructions for each piece of equipment and its specifications.

* Please see p. 28 for the setup when using an external analog audio cable with an HDMI to DVI cable.

Using Timer

The TV can automatically turn On/Off at the designated date and time.

 

The Clock must be set before On time/Off time settings. (p. 14)

 

The “Sleep” timer and “On / Off timer” will not work if the “Auto power on” (p. 29) is set.

 Press to exit from 

a menu screen

 Press to return to 

the previous screen

Note

 

The TV automatically 
turns Off after 90 
minutes when turned 
On by the Timer. 
This operation will be 
cancelled if the Off 
time is selected or if a 
key is pressed.

Display the menu

Select “Timer”

Menu

Timer

Sleep
Timer 1
Timer 2
Timer 3
Timer 4
Timer 5

Set the TV to turn on or off automatically at
the designated date and time.

 next

 select

Select the timer to set

Menu

Turns the TV off after selected time.

Timer

Sleep

Timer 1
Timer 2
Timer 3
Timer 4
Timer 5

 select

 next

Turns Off automatically

Sleep

Turns On/Off automatically
(5 timers can be set.)

Timer 1

Timer 5

~

Set the Timer

 To set “Sleep” (Off Timer)

  Set to shut the unit off after a pre-selected amount of time.

Menu

0

Sleep

Sleep (minutes)

set

 

0/15/30/60/90 (minutes)

 To set “Timer 1-5” (On/Off Timer)

  Select the item and set

Menu

Sets the time when the TV turns on. The TV
will turn off after 90 minutes or as specified.

Off

TV

--

4/18 [SUN]

--:--
--:--

Timer 1

Timer set
Inputs
Channel
Day

On time

Off time

 select

 set

or

Sets the time when the TV turns on. The TV
will turn off after 90 minutes or as specified.

4/18 [SUN]

--:--

Day

On time

Off time

12

0

LAST

AM/PM

Clear

9

OK

RETURN

Select

SUN/MON/TUE/WED/THU/FRI/SAT
(displays the nearest future date) 
MON-FRI/SAT-SUN/DAILY/Every SUN/Every MON/
Every TUE/Every WED/Every THU/Every FRI/ Every SAT

Select the channel

Channel

Select the day

Day

The time to turn On

On time

The time to turn Off

Off time

Select the inputs

Inputs

Timer setting (Off/On)

Timer set

AC 110-127 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/

Blu-ray Disc player/

Set Top Box

Optical digital 

audio cable

 

DVD Recorder/ 

VCR

 

To listen to the TV 
through speakers

Amplifier

OPTICAL IN

or

or

or

Connect with

 or 

 

  HDMI-DVI 

Conversion 

cable + 

Audio cable*

 HDMI cable

 

PC

Audio 

cable

Audio 

cable 

 

To watch 

camcorder images

 Camcorder 

VCR 

DVD Player

 (For 

HDMI 

connection,

HDMI compatible 

equipment only. 

For connection 

using an HDMI-DVI 

Conversion cable, 

see HDMI 1 or HDMI 

2 connection on this 

page.)

Conversion 

adapter 

(if necessary)

RGB PC 

cable 

or

Summary of Contents for viera TC-L37D2M

Page 1: ... for Warranty Service purposes Model Number Serial Number Web Site http panasonic net Panasonic Corporation 2010 Printed in U S A M0510 0 Quick Start Guide See page 7 14 Operating Instructions 37 42 Class 1080p LCD HDTV 37 0 42 0 inches measured diagonally TQB2AC0019 Model No TC L37D2M TC L42D2M English Thank you for purchasing this Panasonic product Please read these instructions before operating...

Page 2: ...cture sound quality etc 27 VIERA LinkTM HDAVI ControlTM 30 Lock 36 Editing and Setting Channels 38 Closed Caption 40 Input Labels 41 Using Timer 42 Recommended AV Connections 43 Ratings List for Lock 44 Technical Information 45 Care and Cleaning 49 FAQ 50 Specifications 52 Enjoy your TV Basic Features Advanced Features FAQs etc Safety Precautions 4 Please read before using the unit Accessories Opt...

Page 3: ...nding of the lead in wire to an antenna discharge unit size of grounding conductors location of antenna discharge unit connection to grounding electrodes and requirements for the grounding electrode CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN WARNING To reduce the risk of electric shock do not remove cover or back No user serviceable parts inside Refer servicing to qualified service personnel The l...

Page 4: ...e wall hanging bracket installation manual Back of the TV Holes for wall hanging bracket installation Screw for fixing the TV onto the wall hanging bracket not supplied with the TV Depth of screw Minimum 0 39 10 0 mm Maximum 0 67 17 0 mm View from the side 7 9 200 mm 7 9 200 mm Customer assumes liability if mounting the unit themselves or if a Panasonic bracket is not used Any damage resulting fro...

Page 5: ...f you use the pedestal when it is physically damaged personal injury may result Contact your nearest Panasonic Dealer immediately During set up make sure that all screws are securely tightened If sufficient care is not taken to ensure screws are properly tightened during assembly the pedestal will not be strong enough to support the TV and it might fall over and become damaged and personal injury ...

Page 6: ...V controls indicators Changes the input mode Chooses Menu and Submenu entries Volume up down Selects channels in sequence Front of the TV POWER button Menu navigations Remote control Basic Connection Continued Switches TV On or Off Standby Changes the input mode p 24 Displays Main Menu p 27 Displays Sub Menu p 15 29 Colored buttons used for various functions for example p 14 18 22 35 Volume up dow...

Page 7: ...ock later go to the Menu screen p 29 First Time Setup First time setup screen is displayed only when the TV is turned on for the first time after the power cord is inserted into a wall outlet and when Auto power on p 29 is set to No Press to return to the previous screen Auto channel setup ANT Cable setup Select the connected Antenna in terminal ANT Cable setup Step 3 of 6 Cable Antenna Not used A...

Page 8: ...he Input labels Label inputs Select NEXT then press OK to go to the next step Label inputs Step 5 of 6 Press RIGHT to select a label for each input Example DVD Blu ray etc or Not used Press OK to customize the label Edit Blu ray DVD HDMI HDMI RETURN Change Select HDMI 3 Component Video 1 Video 2 PC Next HDMI 1 HDMI 2 ABC Delete abc R G B Y 1 4 GHI 7PQRS 2 ABC 5 JKL 8 TUV 3 DEF 6MNO 9WXYZ 0 LAST se...

Page 9: ...played channel select the list number to save the channel without pressing OK or Delete a Favorite channel Set favorite 1 3 26 1 2 3 4 5 select delete while holding down Favorite Feature Use the Favorite Feature 1 Display Favorite channels 2 Select the channel Favorite channels 1 3 26 1 2 3 4 5 select or 3 Set a Favorite channel Favorite channels 1 3 26 1 2 3 4 5 OK To change the page Press repeat...

Page 10: ... microSDHC Card miniSD Card microSD Card adapter If a microSDHC Card miniSD Card or microSD Card is used insert remove it together with the adapter For cautions and details on SD Cards p 46 Gently insert the SD Card label surface facing front Label surface Push until a click is heard Press in lightly on SD Card then release Sort To sort by Folder month or date In Select the sort type Slideshow Fol...

Page 11: ... Music Video Podcasts You can operate your iPod through the TV screen using the TV remote control p 22 Remote mode Photo You can operate your iPod through the iPod screen using either the TV remote control or the iPod itself p 23 R Y G B Music Playlists Artists Albums Songs Audiobooks 01 02 05 23 OK Select Select Videos Podcasts Remote Settings AXX Correction Sing a song Prev page Next page RETURN...

Page 12: ...04 Pana0005 Pana0006 Pana0007 Pana0008 Pana0009 Pana0010 Pana0011 Pana0012 Set iPod in Soundtrack Refer to Photo settings on p 19 iPod Photo settings Picture Audio Slideshow settings Soundtrack select change next Operate Operate your iPod using either the TV remote control or the iPod itself On Timer playback When the TV is turned On using the Timer the iPod starts playing Follow the direction in ...

Page 13: ...he connected equipment using the remote control supplied with the equipment Note For details see the manual for the connected equipment If you connect equipment that has the HDAVI Control function to the TV using an HDMI cable you will find it easier to use Please refer to p 30 35 Before using these functions you need to set VIERA Link setting to On as shown below Press to exit from a menu screen ...

Page 14: ...ust or select Displaying PC Screen on TV The screen of the PC connected to the unit can be displayed on the TV You can also listen to PC sound with the audio cable connected To connect PC p 43 PC menu setting change as desired Making settings How to Use Menu Functions to p 27 Menu Item Adjustments Configurations options Picture PC adjustments Reset to defaults Resets PC adjustments Confirmation sc...

Page 15: ...avorite channels p 16 Edit CH caption Changes the station identifier p 39 Signal meter Checks the signal strength if interference or freezing occurs on a digital image How to Use Menu Functions Menu list Menu Item Adjustments Configurations alternatives Picture Reset to defaults Resets all picture adjustments to factory default settings except for Advanced picture Picture mode Basic picture mode V...

Page 16: ...Control equipped components using one button on the TV remote Enjoy additional HDMI Inter Operability with Panasonic products which have the HDAVI Control function This TV supports HDAVI Control 5 function Connections to the equipment DVD recorder DIGA HD Camcorder Home theater system Amplifier etc with HDMI cables allow you to interface with them automatically Equipment with the HDAVI Control fun...

Page 17: ...formation about the TV settings can be transmitted to each piece of an equipment Recorder Home theater Player that has HDAVI Control 3 or later function connected to a TV with an HDMI cable Transmittable data Recorder Home theater Player On Screen Display Language setting English Español Français Panel Aspect Ratio 16 9 fixed Closed caption information Mode CC type Channel information Input signal...

Page 18: ... and a total of three for Home theater Player Camcorder LUMIX Digital camera Note There is a limit to the number of HDMI connectors Recorder TV VIERA Link control Speaker output Back to TV select change You can select available items only Operate the equipment with the TV remote control pointing it at the TV To operate the equipment read the manual of the equipment Available TV remote control butt...

Page 19: ...ating and any other more restrictive ratings will also be blocked To select the channel or the rating of the program to lock Channel lock Select up to 7 1 7 channels to block These channels will be blocked regardless of the program rating Select Mode and set to Custom Select a channel to lock Menu Selects the lock mode Custom Channel lock Mode Channel 1 Channel 2 Channel 3 Channel 4 Channel 5 Chan...

Page 20: ...ress Number of channels Press RETURN to quit 8 10 RETURN After the scanning is completed select Apply see below All previously saved channels are erased Manual program Set manually Use this procedure when changing the channel setup or changing the channel display Also use this to add or skip channels from the channel list manually Edit Caption 80 Edit CH caption Caption Channel RETURN Delete ABC a...

Page 21: ... Adjusts Surf mode Language Clock Channels Inputs and other settings Setup 1 2 Clock ANT Cable setup Input labels Language All Channel surf mode next select Select Input labels Menu Customize TV inputs with the names of your connected devices For easier input selections Setup 1 2 Clock ANT Cable setup Input labels Language All Channel surf mode next select Closed Caption Closed caption Display Clo...

Page 22: ...ep Off Timer Set to shut the unit off after a pre selected amount of time Menu 0 Sleep Sleep minutes set 0 15 30 60 90 minutes To set Timer 1 5 On Off Timer Select the item and set Menu Sets the time when the TV turns on The TV will turn off after 90 minutes or as specified Off TV 4 18 SUN Timer 1 Timer set Inputs Channel Day On time Off time select set or Sets the time when the TV turns on The TV...

Page 23: ...ming restricted to adults Contains constant violence or scenes of extreme violence CANADIAN FRENCH RATINGS C F L R E Exempt Exempt programming G General Programming intended for audience of all ages Contains no violence or the violence content is minimal or is depicted appropriately 8 ans 8 General Not recommended for young children Programming intended for a broad audience but contains light or o...

Page 24: ...r function to the TV with an HDMI cable the sound from the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal can be output as multi channel surround HDAVI Control 5 is the newest standard current as of December 2009 for the HDAVI Control compatible equipment This standard is compatible with the conventional HDAVI equipment HDMI connection HDMI high definition multimedia interface allows you to enjoy high definition digi...

Page 25: ...he surface is dry Do not scratch or hit the surface of the panel with fingernails or other hard objects Furthermore avoid contact with volatile substances such as insect sprays solvents and thinner otherwise the quality of the surface may be adversely affected Cabinet If the cabinet becomes dirty wipe it with a soft dry cloth If the cabinet is particularly dirty soak the cloth in a weak mild liqui...

Page 26: ...d will have no impact on the performance of the TV Chaotic image noisy Check nearby electrical products car or motorcycle ignition systems fluorescent lamp etc No image is displayed on screen Check Picture menu p 28 Check the cable connections Check that the correct input has been selected Only spots are displayed instead of images Check the channel settings p 38 Check the antenna cables Neither i...

Page 27: ...Vertical scanning frequency 59 86 Hz Channel Capability NTSC Analog VHF UHF 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 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 Y 1 0 V p p including synchronization PB PR 0 35 V p p AUDIO L R RCA PIN Type 2 0 5 V rms HDMI 1 3 TYPE A...

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