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Advanced

•

External Equipment

MONITOR

OUT

DIGITAL

AUDIO OUT

S VIDEO 4 pin terminal

Chrominance in

Chrominance earth

Luminance in

Luminance earth

Hot Plug Detect

DDC/CEC Ground 17
SCL 15
CEC 13
TMDS Clock Shield 11
TMDS Data0

−

TMDS Data0+

TMDS Data1 Shield 5
TMDS Data2

−

TMDS Data2+

18 +5V Power
16 SDA
14

Reserved

(in cable but N.C. on device)

12 TMDS Clock

−

10 TMDS Clock+
8 TMDS Data0 Shield
6 TMDS

Data1

−

4 TMDS

Data1+

2 TMDS Data2 Shield

HDMI terminal

•

Connect the S VIDEO or VIDEO terminal when using

AV3 / AV4 IN terminals.

•

Connect the COMPONENT or VIDEO terminal when

using AV1 / AV2 IN terminals.

Amplifier with

speaker system

(Viewing)

(Listening)

To listen with speakers

Set top box

DVD Recorder / VCR

To watch satellite broadcasts

To record / playback

To watch DVDs

DVD player

(Viewing)

(Listening)

Computer

Conversion adapter (if necessary)

Optical digital

audio cable

RF cable

RF cable for digital

DVD Recorder

HDMI equipment

Fully wired HDMI

compliant cable

“HDMI connection” (p. 35)

Summary of Contents for VIERA TX-37LZD81AZ

Page 1: ...l No TX 37LZD81AZ Operating Instructions LCD TV 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 ...

Page 2: ...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 ...

Page 3: ...rogrammes 28 Digital TV Settings Digital TV mode 30 Control Programme Audience 31 Restore Settings 32 Input Labels 33 Displaying PC Screen on TV 34 HDMI Functions 35 Viewing from SD Card Photos 36 VIERA Link HDAVI ControlTM 38 External Equipment 42 Basic Features Watching TV 12 Using Freeview Guide 16 Viewing Teletext 17 Watching Videos and DVDs 20 Enjoy your TV Technical Information 44 FAQs 47 Ma...

Page 4: ...ners with water flower vase cups cosmetics etc above the TV including on shelves above etc 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 foreign objects inside the TV Do not let metal or flammable objects drop into the TV through the air vents fire or ...

Page 5: ...ot 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 Transport only in upright position Allow sufficient space around the TV for radiated heat When using the pedestal keep the space between the bottom of the TV and the floor surface In case of using Wall ha...

Page 6: ...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 ...

Page 7: ...mple 2 Connecting DVD Recorder VCR Mains lead Aerial TV DVD Recorder or VCR Rear of the TV DVD Recorder or VCR AC 220 240 V 50 60 Hz Note VIERA Link connection p 38 If your recorder is not available for Digital TV p 48 Read the manual of the equipment too RF carble RF carble ...

Page 8: ... 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 Re...

Page 9: ...and sound options Aspect p 15 Changes aspect ratio from Aspect Selection list Also possible by pressing this button repeatedly until you reach the desired aspect Subtitles p 13 Displays Subtitles Input mode selection TV switches Digital TV Analogue TV mode p 12 AV switches to AV input mode from Input Selection list p 20 Exit Returns to the normal viewing screen SD Card p 37 Switches to SD Card vie...

Page 10: ...play If Shop is selected the word Shop appears every time the TV is switched on p 12 Home Viewing Mode is set as Normal p 24 Shop Viewing Mode is set as Dynamic p 24 3 Select the picture setting Plug the TV into mains socket and switch On Takes a few seconds to be displayed 1 Auto Tuning Search and store TV programmes automatically These steps are not necessary if the setup has been completed by y...

Page 11: ... control Using the On Screen Displays 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 Note If tuning has failed Digital TV Auto Tuning or Ana...

Page 12: ...er On Off switch should be On p 9 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 down or 1 Also possible to select the mode using the TV button on the front panel of the TV p 9 To select the two or three digit programme number e g 39 3 9 in a short time If one or two digit programme number quickly changes the progra...

Page 13: ...fined Information on the next event Digital TV mode To watch the programme listed in the banner To download new software to TV R System Update Search Now p 30 To hide EXIT To set display timeout Banner Display Timeout p 25 Extra information INFO press again to hide the banner Digital TV mode INFO Display Information banner Also appears when changing a programme 1 TEN Digital 10 30 am Coronation St...

Page 14: ...idual programme or input mode MPX Analogue TV mode Sound Menu p 24 Note Also possible to change the settings in Menu list p 24 and p 25 Other useful functions Off Timer Main Menu VIERA Link Picture Sound Setup 1 2 Digital TV Favourites Edit Digital TV Service List Digital TV Tuning Menu Off Timer Preferred Subtitle Teletext Shipping Condition Child Lock System Update Setup Menu Off TOP English MEN...

Page 15: ...en 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 ASPECT Change the aspect ratio Enjoy viewing the picture at its optimum size and aspect To change the mode using the ASPECT button only ASPECT Press repeatedly until you reach the desired mode Display Aspect Selection list ASPECT While ...

Page 16: ...ext Parental Rating captioning Information Watch TV Prog OK Now Next EPG 8 30pm Lost Wed 2 Apr Prev Day Chnl Next Day 9 30pm Dirty Sexy Money 10 30pm The Knights Of Prosperity 10 55pm Entourage 11 30pm Reality Bites Bodyshock Half Ton Sayid confronts Ben s spy on the freighter and Ben urges daughter Alex to flee Locke s camp in order to survive an impending attack TV ONE 9 00pm Example Freeview Gu...

Page 17: ... displayed 1 3 2 4 6 5 7 9 8 0 When i is displayed INFO information 2 Some teletext services may be provided in MHEG Below is the instruction for MHEG teletext 1 Note As soon as you switch to a digital programme with links to a teletext service software is downloaded in the background to enable the teletext function This means that when switching to a digital programme you should wait for approxim...

Page 18: ...casters 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 This facility enables fast access to information on the subjects shown What is TOP mode in case of TOP text broadcasting TOP is a particular improvement of the standard teletext servic...

Page 19: ...number example P6 Appears at top of the screen To view specific sub page MENU B View sub page Only when teletext is more than one page Watch TV while waiting for update P108 MENU Y Y Appears when updating is completed You cannot change the programme Teletext automatically updates itself when new information becomes available The news page provides a function that indicates arrival of latest news N...

Page 20: ...ent Select the input mode connected to the equipment 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 To return to TV Display the Input select menu Displays the selected mode You can also select the input using the AV button on the remote control or the side panel of the TV Press the button repeatedly ...

Page 21: ...eed PROGRAMME Programme Up Down Select programme REC Record Start recording Panasonic equipment connected to the TV can be directly operated with the remote control 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 to be controlled ...

Page 22: ...t the menu Select the item example Picture Menu Adjust or select example Picture Menu example Picture Menu 1 select access select change store or access Required by some functions To return to TV at any time EXIT To return to the previous screen RETURN To change menu pages CH up down Changed Number and positions of alternatives Moved Choose from among alternatives Adjust using the slide bar Displa...

Page 23: ...nt Off P NR Off Picture Menu 50 50 50 100 2 2 Reset Picture Defaults Reset Picture Menu 3D COMB Off p 24 1 2 Digital TV Tuning Menu Off Timer Off Shipping Condition Access Access Analogue TV Service List Access Child Lock Access Digital TV Service List Access Setup Menu Teletext TOP Perferred Subtitles English Digital TV Favourites Edit Access Analogue TV Tuning Menu Access System Update Access 2 ...

Page 24: ...rrection Adjusts volume of individual programme or input mode Speaker Distance to Wall Adjusts the low frequency sound Over 30cm Up to 30cm If the back space between the TV and wall is over 30 cm Over 30cm is recommended If the back space between the TV and wall is within 30 cm Up to 30cm is recommended Preferred Audio Language Selects the preferred language for Digital TV multi audio depending on...

Page 25: ...e preferred language for Digital TV subtitles depending on the broadcaster English Maori Shipping Condition Resets all settings for example when moving house p 32 System Update Downloads new software to TV p 30 Picture Overscan Selects the screen area displaying the image Off On On Enlarged the image to hide the edge of the image Off Displayed the image in the original size Set to On if noise is g...

Page 26: ...ASPECT 1 3 2 4 6 5 7 9 8 0 TV CH R G Y B EXIT MENU OK INPUT RETURN MENU 26 Editing Programmes Select Setup Select Digital TV Favourites Edit Digital TV Service List or Analogue TV Service List 4 3 Display the menu You can make your favourite programme lists and skip unwanted programmes etc To return to TV EXIT 1 Select Digital TV or Analogue TV 2 Digital TV Favourites Edit and Digital TV Service L...

Page 27: ...TV Service List Cartoon Nwk BBCi BBC Radio Wales BBC Radio Cymru BBC ONE Wales BBC THREE 70 72 105 719 720 1 7 add delete skip To retune each programme Manual Tuning R p 29 Skip unwanted programmes Digital TV Service List Analogue TV Service List List favourite programmes Digital TV Favourites Edit Digital TV mode Favourites Edit TEN Digital All Digital Services 1 ABC TV Sydney 2 SBS DIGITAL 1 3 F...

Page 28: ...al TV Tuning Menu or Analogue TV Tuning Menu 4 Display the menu Select a function 5 You can retune all the TV programmes when moving house or search for new services which may have recently started broadcasting To return to TV EXIT 2 access select access select access select 1 Select Digital TV or Analogue TV Digital TV Auto Tuning Digital TV Manual Tuning Add New Digital TV Services and Digital T...

Page 29: ...Tuning or Analogue TV Auto Tuning Digital TV Signal Condition Service Name CH53 7 7 Digital Signal Quality Signal Strength 0 0 10 10 Selects a programme and checks the Digital TV signal condition To change the programme CH A good Signal Strength is not an indication of suitable signal for Digital TV reception Please use the Signal Quality indicator as follows Signal Quality Green bar Good Yellow b...

Page 30: ...een for 40 to 50 seconds Do not interrupt the TV during this procedure To update immediately System Update Auto Update Search in Standby System Update Search Now On Select Auto Update Search in Standby and then set On or Off On Automatically performs a search in standby and downloads an update if any software updates are available Download new software to TV For details p 44 If System Update is pe...

Page 31: ...gs Digital TV mode 3 2 4 Select Setup Select Child Lock Display the menu Set To return to TV EXIT 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 1 select access select access To change the PIN number Select Change PIN in and enter a...

Page 32: ... screen instructions Auto Tuning will automatically start when Mains power On Off switch is next turned On p 10 To retune TV programmes only e g after moving house Digital TV Auto Tuning or Analogue TV Auto Tuning p 29 3 2 4 Select Setup Select Shipping Condition Display the menu Set To return to TV EXIT Resets the TV to its original condition i e no programmes tuned in All settings programmes pic...

Page 33: ...j k l m n u v w x y z _ O P Q R S T 7 8 9 o p q r s t RETURN 33 Input Labels Restore Settings Input Labels Display the menu For easier identification 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 Select Setup Select Input Labels Select a input terminal and set The labels you set will be displ...

Page 34: ... the minimum level if noise occurs Sync PC sync signal type H V SOG H V Horizontal and Vertical sync from your PC Most common sync format SOG Sync on Green sync from your PC Reset PC Settings Press the OK button to reset to the default Setup settings Other items p 24 and p 25 ASPECT RETURN EXIT MENU OPTION DIRECTTV REC 1 3 2 4 6 5 7 9 8 0 INPUT OK Input Selection AV1 AV2 AV3 AV4 PC HDMI1 HDMI3 TV ...

Page 35: ...Use with a PC is not guaranteed Only HDMI video formats in page 46 HDMI table are applicable If the connected equipment has an aspect adjustment function set the aspect ratio to 16 9 These HDMI connectors are type A These HDMI connectors are compatible with HDCP High Bandwidth Digital Content Protection copyright protection An equipment having no digital output terminal may be connected to the inp...

Page 36: ... Displayed one at a time To the previous photo Rotate 90 anti clockwise To the next photo Rotate 90 clockwise 2 Enter SD mode Photo View Mode select view Operation guide Thumbnail Caution During the operation no signals are output from the monitor output terminals To return to TV EXIT or SDCARD Error display images that could not be loaded etc Selected photo information is displayed The maximum nu...

Page 37: ...n step or Slide show settings operate in step or Slide show Select the photo for the first view Start Slide show Display the menu Select Viewing Setup Select the items and set access Picture Menu p 24 Menu Item Adjustments Configurations alternatives Viewing Setup Interval Select slide show interval 5 10 15 30 60 90 120 seconds Repeat Slide show repeat Off On set select To pause To return to Singl...

Page 38: ...re activated the TV is automatically turned on Only when TV is in Standby mode Power off link Set Power off Link Set in Setup Menu to use this function Power off Link p 22 23 25 When TV is set to Standby mode the connected equipment is also automatically set to Standby This function will work even if the TV enters standby mode automatically by Off Timer function or auto power standby function Prep...

Page 39: ...e If you cancel pause or resumed playback the recorded programme will be deleted from HDD Display VIERA Link Menu select pause select resume Pause Live TV programme HDAVIControl3 and RecorderwithHDD Pause Live TV Direct TV Recording What you see is What you record HDAVI Control 3 Direct TV Rec R G B Y GUIDE POWER RETURN EXIT 1 3 2 4 6 5 7 9 8 MENU OPTION SD CARD ASPECT INPUT OK Recording the curre...

Page 40: ...eo Camera The type of the connected equipment is displayed But you cannot access it Use its own remote control to operate the equipment Direct TV Rec Speaker Selection VIERA Link Menu Home Cinema Start VIERA Link Control Speaker Selection Home Cinema Others Pause Live TV When the equipment of other types or manufacturers is connected Others Others is displayed You cannot access it Use its own remo...

Page 41: ...ute MUTE The sound of TV speakers is mute When the equipment is turned off TV speakers will be active TV TV speakers are active Select Speaker Selection This function may not work properly depending on the connected equipment Image or sound may not be available for the first few seconds when the playback starts Image or sound may not be available for the first few seconds when Input mode is switch...

Page 42: ...se 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 specifications p 50 External Equipment Recommended Connection Types of connectable equipment to each terminal VIDEO or S VIDEO AUDIO Headphones Camcorder Game equipment To adjust volume Headphone Volume in the So...

Page 43: ...a0 Shield 6 TMDS Data1 4 TMDS Data1 2 TMDS Data2 Shield HDMI terminal Connect the S VIDEO or VIDEO terminal when using AV3 AV4 IN terminals Connect the COMPONENT or VIDEO terminal when using AV1 AV2 IN terminals Amplifier with speaker system PC Viewing Listening To listen with speakers Set top box DVD Recorder VCR To watch satellite broadcasts To record playback To watch DVDs DVD player Viewing Li...

Page 44: ...e automatically Set Auto Update Search in Standby to On p 30 If there is a new version software being broadcast the TV will download this automatically The automatic updating sequence is carried out at 3 00 AM and 5 00 AM every morning under the following condition Standby TV turned Off with the remote control Recording is not in progress To update manually Perform System Update Search Now p 30 If...

Page 45: ...Kong etc A2 German Used in Australia Malaysia etc Data format for Card browsing Note A JPEG image modified with a PC may not be displayed Images imported from a PC must be compatible with EXIF Exchangeable Image File 2 0 2 1 and 2 2 Partly degraded files might be displayed at a reduced resolution Only JPG extension can be read by this TV The folder and file names may be different depending on the ...

Page 46: ...PC is basically compatible to VESA standard timing PC signal is magnified or compressed for display so that it may not be possible to show fine detail with sufficient clarity COMPONENT Y PB CB PR CR HDMI Mark Applicable input signal Signal name COMPONENT HDMI 480i 60 Hz 480p 60 Hz 576i 50 Hz 576p 50 Hz 720p 60 Hz 720p 50 Hz 1 080i 60 Hz 1 080i 50 Hz 1 080p 60 Hz 1 080p 50 Hz 1 080p 24 Hz PC D sub ...

Page 47: ...en spots and black spots on the screen This is a characteristic of liquid crystal panels and is not a problem The liquid crystal panel is built with very high precision technology giving you fi ne picture details Occasionally a few non active pixels may appear on the screen as a fi xed point of red green blue or black Please note this does not affect the performance of your LCD Problem Actions Scr...

Page 48: ...nic dealer Turn the TV off with the Mains power On Off switch then turn it On again Pictures from external equipment are unusual when the equipment is connected via HDMI Is the HDMI cable connected properly p 42 Turn Off the TV and equipment then turn them On again Check an input signal from the equipment p 46 Use an equipment compliant with EIA CEA 861 861B Sound is unusual Set the sound setting ...

Page 49: ... 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...

Page 50: ...e 1 1 0 V p p 75 Ω COMPONENT Y 1 0 V p p including synchronization PB CB PR CR 0 35 V p p AV2 Input AUDIO L R RCA PIN Type 2 0 5 V rms VIDEO RCA PIN Type 1 1 0 V p p 75 Ω COMPONENT Y 1 0 V p p including synchronization PB CB PR CR 0 35 V p p AV3 Input AUDIO L R RCA PIN Type 2 0 5 V rms 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 AV4 Input AUDIO L ...

Page 51: ... Zealand only 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 NEW ZEALAND ...

Page 52: ...duct may be found on its rear panel You should note this serial number in the space provided below and retain this book plus your purchase receipt as a permanent record of your purchase to aid in identification in the event of theft or loss and for Warranty Service purposes Model Number Serial Number Printed in Malaysia ...

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