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Maintenance ··············································· 5

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Advanced Features

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How to Use Menu Functions ····················· 18

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DVB Settings (DVB) ·································· 22

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Editing Programmes ································· 24

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Tuning Programmes ·································· 26

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Restore Settings ······································ 28

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Input Labels ·············································· 29

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Displaying PC Screen on TV ····················· 30

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HDMI Functions ········································ 31

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Viewing from SD Card (Photos) ················ 32

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VIERA Link “HDAVI Control

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External Equipment ··································· 38

Basic Features

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Watching TV ·············································· 10

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Using TV Guide ········································· 12

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Watching Videos and DVDs ······················ 14

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Viewing Teletext ········································ 16

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Technical Information ································ 40

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FAQs ························································· 44

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Licence ······················································ 46

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WARRANTY ·············································· 48

FAQs, etc.

Accessories / Options

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Basic Connection

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Identifying Controls

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Page 1: ...el No TX 37LZD850A 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: ...rvices 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 ...

Page 3: ... etc DVB Settings DVB 22 Editing Programmes 24 Tuning Programmes 26 Restore Settings 28 Input Labels 29 Displaying PC Screen on TV 30 HDMI Functions 31 Viewing from SD Card Photos 32 VIERA Link HDAVI ControlTM 34 External Equipment 38 Basic Features Watching TV 10 Using TV Guide 12 Watching Videos and DVDs 14 Viewing Teletext 16 Enjoy your TV Technical Information 40 FAQs 44 Licence 46 Specificati...

Page 4: ...wer 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 electrical shock ma...

Page 5: ...aint Do not allow the cabinet to make contact with a rubber or PVC substance for a long time 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 When using the pedestal keep the space between the bottom of the TV and the floor surface In ca...

Page 6: ...ur 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 Remov...

Page 7: ...l 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 systems or accessories required and the costs incurred ar...

Page 8: ...ound and Setup menus p 18 Subtitles Showing subtitles p 10 Multi window p 12 Changes the input mode TV switches DVB digital broadcasting Analogue mode p 10 AV changes AV input mode p 14 Viewing SD Card p 32 Returns to the previous menu Still picture p 10 Teletext Hold p 17 Changes the sound track if programme has multiple audio tracks DVB Stereo Bilingual Sound Selection p 41 Analogue Power LED St...

Page 9: ...entifying Controls Plug the TV into mains socket and switch On Auto Tuning Search and store TV programmes automatically These steps are not necessary if the setup has been completed by your local dealer Auto Tuning is now complete and your TV is ready for viewing You can now use the remote control to turn On the TV or turn the TV to standby mode Power LED On 2 To edit programmes Editing Programmes...

Page 10: ...Select a programme using Information banner p 11 Possible to confirm the programme name before selecting programmes Select a programme up down or To select the two or three digit programme number e g 39 in a short time If one or two digit programme number quickly changes the programme Display Information banner if it is not displayed While the banner is displayed select the programme Possible to s...

Page 11: ...able Multiple audio available DVB mode 1 90 Off Timer remaining time For settings see below To confirm another tuned programme name To change the category B To select a Fav List if you have defined Information on the next event DVB mode To watch the programme listed in the banner To download new software to TV R System Update Search Now p 23 To hide EXIT To set display timeout Banner Display Timeo...

Page 12: ...s at once such as a TV programme and a DVD Picture in Picture mode PinP Picture and Picture mode PandP G Operations in multi window Swap sub screen for main screen Change the input mode or position by the remote control p 10 or p 14 Swap again B B Change aspect ratio Select Change EXIT RETURN Aspect Selection 16 9 Just 14 9 4 3 Full 4 3 Zoom1 Zoom2 Zoom3 ASPECT Change the aspect ratio p 40 Enjoy v...

Page 13: ...next day G DVB mode To watch the programme Select the event or programme now on the air select watch To view details of the event DVB mode Select the event select INFO Press again to return to TV Guide To view a programme list of the selected type DVB mode select type view Y All Types Movie News Sport Entertainment Children s Music Prog type All Types Type list To view a programme list of the sele...

Page 14: ...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 until the d...

Page 15: ... and hold to play at slow speed Programme Up Down Select programme Record Start recording Panasonic equipment connected to the TV can be directly operated with the remote control Note Confirm correct operation after the code changed The codes will be reset to default values if batteries are replaced DVD means DVD player DVD recorders and Recorder home theatre Some operations may not be possible on...

Page 16: ...cts shown What is List mode In List mode four differently coloured page numbers are situated at the bottom of the screen Each of these numbers can be altered and stored in the TV s memory Store frequently viewed pages p 17 To change mode Teletext in Setup Menu p 21 To adjust contrast As the blue bar is displayed Reveal hidden data R Re hide R Reveal hidden words e g quiz page answers Using teletex...

Page 17: ...mple P6 Appears at upper left corner of the screen To view specific sub page B View sub page Only when teletext is more than one page Watch TV while waiting for update P108 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 News Fl...

Page 18: ...the item example Picture Menu Adjust or select example Picture Menu example Picture Menu 1 access select change store or access Required by some functions select 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 Displays the next screen...

Page 19: ...olour Management Off P NR Off Picture Menu 100 50 50 50 2 2 3D COMB Off Reset Picture Defaults Reset Picture Menu p 20 1 2 Tuning Menu Off Timer Off Shipping Condition Access Access Analogue Service List Access DVB Service List Access Setup Menu Teletext TOP System Update Access DVB Favourites Edit Access On Picture Overscan Input Labels Access 24p Film On 2 2 Setup Menu 3 seconds VIERA Link Setti...

Page 20: ...ted Surround SRS TruSurround XT Simulated Surround Provides a dynamic enhancer to simulate improved spatial effects SRS TruSurround XT SRS TruSurround XT creates a high quality surround sound effect using just two speakers from the source which can output surround encoded signals Switching is also possible by the Surround button on the remote control p 8 Volume Correction Adjusts volume of individ...

Page 21: ...dge of the image Off Displayed the image in the original size Set to On if noise is generated on the edge of the screen This function is available when aspect is set to 16 9 This function can be memorized separately for SD Standard definition and HD High definition signals Input Labels Labels or skips each input terminals p 29 Banner Display Timeout Sets how long the information banner p 11 stays ...

Page 22: ...ION ASPECT POWER SDCARD RETURN STTL GUIDE TV EXIT INPUT G R Y B 2 2 Setup Menu NSW ACT Region Select VIERA Link Settings Auto Daylight Saving Time System Information Software Licence 22 DVB Settings 4 3 5 Select Setup Select DVB Favourites Edit System Update Region Select or Daylight Saving Time Display the menu Set To return to TV EXIT DVB mode 1 If in Analogue mode Select DVB DVB Settings provid...

Page 23: ...elect the region where you live to adjust the standard time The time contained in the broadcast signal is UTC Universal Time coordinated formally known as GMT Greenwich Mean Time Adjust for Summer Time Daylight Saving Time Select time offset from the standard time for Summer Time Normally select Auto If there is a gap between displayed time and actual time set this function Based on GMT Region Sta...

Page 24: ...OPTION ASPECT POWER SDCARD RETURN STTL GUIDE TV EXIT INPUT G R Y B RETURN 24 Editing Programmes Select Setup Select DVB Favourites Edit DVB Service List or Analogue 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 DVB or Analogue 2 DVB Favourites Edit and DVB Service List are available in DVB mode only Anal...

Page 25: ...ces The deleted services cannot be displayed except in this function Use this function to skip unwanted programmes DVB Service List is listed all tuned DVB programmes in DVB mode Analogue Service List is listed all tuned Analogue programmes in Analogue mode Select a service and add delete add delete select CBBC Channel DVB Service List Cartoon Nwk BBCi BBC Radio Wales BBC Radio Cymru BBC ONE Wales...

Page 26: ...cess On 26 Tuning Programmes 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 Set 6 Select Setup 3 Select Tuning Menu 4 Display the menu Select a function 5 2 1 Select DVB or Analogue DVB Manual Tuning Add New DVB Services New Service Message and DVB Signal Display are available in DVB mode only Anal...

Page 27: ...ammes are retuned in DVB mode Only Analogue programmes are retuned in Analogue mode Set all DVB or Analogue programmes automatically Auto Tuning DVB Signal Display Service Name CH53 7 7 Digital Signal Quality Signal Strength 0 0 10 10 Selects a programme and checks the DVB signal condition To change the programme CH A good Signal Strength is not an indication of suitable signal for DVB reception P...

Page 28: ...omatically start when Mains power On Off switch is next turned On To re tune TV programmes only e g after moving house Auto Tuning p 27 3 2 4 Select Setup Select Shipping Condition Display the menu Set To return to TV EXIT Restore Settings Shipping Condition Restore Settings Resets the TV to its original condition i e no programmes tuned in All settings programmes picture sound quality etc are res...

Page 29: ... O P Q R S T 7 8 9 o p q r s t RETURN 29 Input Labels Restore Settings Input Labels 2 3 4 Select Setup Select Input Labels Display the menu Select a input terminal and set To return to TV EXIT 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 14 1 The labels you set will be...

Page 30: ...adjustment Set to 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 settings OPTION SDCARD EXIT RETURN INPUT Input Selection AV1 AV2 AV3 AV4 PC HDMI1 HDMI2 HDMI3 HDMI4 TV 30 To return to TV Displaying PC Screen on T...

Page 31: ...r digital audio signal only Use with a PC is not assumed 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 input terminal of either Component S VI...

Page 32: ... During the operation no signals are output from the monitor output terminals To return to thumbnail screen RETURN To return to TV EXIT or SDCARD Error display images that could not be loaded etc Selected photo To display the operation guide INFO or OPTION Selected photo information is displayed The maximum number of characters for Filename is 8 The photo without record of the date is shown To pre...

Page 33: ...ioration or damage of recorded data On screen messages Is SD Card in Insert a SD card Cannot read file The file is broken or unreadable The TV does not support the format For the applicable formats and data see p 40 No valid file to play The card has no data Message Meaning Action Main Menu Picture Viewing Setup R Start Slide show operate in step or Slide show settings operate in step or Slide sho...

Page 34: ...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 18 19 21 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 Prepara...

Page 35: ...ause 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 Recording the current programme in DIGA Recorder immediately This function is available with DIGA Recorder which has HDAVI...

Page 36: ...ERA Link Control Select the equipment you want to access Home Cinema means Player theatre Recorder theatre and Amplifier Display VIERA Link Menu select If you access the invalid equipment When the equipment with HDAVI Control function is connected Recorder Player Home Cinema Video Camera The type of the connected equipment is displayed But you cannot access it Use its own remote control to operate...

Page 37: ...he 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 switched Volume function will be displayed when adjust...

Page 38: ...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 47 Recommended Connection Types of connectable equipment to each connector External Equipment VIDEO or S VIDEO AUDIO Headphones Camcorder Game equipment To adjust volume Headphone Volume in the S...

Page 39: ...k TMDS Data0 Shield TMDS Data1 TMDS Data1 TMDS Data2 Shield 19 17 15 13 11 9 7 5 3 1 18 16 14 12 10 8 6 4 2 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 Conversion adapter if necessary Set top box DVD Recorder VCR ...

Page 40: ...reen recorded programme is played back on a VCR adjust the tracking of the VCR See the VCR manual To select the ratio manually PC mode 16 9 or 4 3 only DVB mode 16 9 or 4 3 Full only The optimum size and aspect can be chosen and you can enjoy finer images p 12 16 9 Directly displays the image at 16 9 without distortion anamorphic Zoom3 Displays a 2 35 1 letterbox anamorphic image full screen witho...

Page 41: ...dby to On p 23 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 conditions Standby TV turned Off with the remote control Recording is not in progress To update manually Perform System Update Search Now p 23 If there is an update available a notification ...

Page 42: ...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 digital camera used Do not use two byte characters or other special codes The card may become unusable with this TV if file or folder names are changed Photo Still images recorded with digital still cameras compatible with JPEG files...

Page 43: ... 60 Hz 63 98 60 02 1 366 768 60 Hz 48 39 60 04 Macintosh13 640 480 35 00 66 67 Macintosh16 832 624 49 73 74 55 Macintosh21 1 152 870 68 68 75 06 Mark Applicable input signal COMPONENT Y PB CB PR CR HDMI PC D sub 15P Pin No Signal Name Pin No Signal Name Pin No Signal Name R GND Ground NC not connected G GND Ground NC not connected B GND Ground HD NC not connected NC not connected VD GND Ground GND...

Page 44: ...nasonic maintains the highest standards in manufacturing technology and processes in the construction of these panels there are a number of allowable pixel sub pixel failures that still allow the panel to be defined as a good panel It is not possible to guarantee absolutely no pixel loss Problem Actions Screen No sound is produced Is Sound mute active p 8 Is the volume set to the minimum Sound lev...

Page 45: ...ise interference from an infrequently used electrical appliance or a passing vehicle or lawn mower with a noisy ignition system The remote control does not work Are the batteries installed correctly p 6 Has the TV been switched On TV goes into Standby mode Off Timer function is activated The TV enters Standby mode about 30 min after broadcasting ends The programme cannot be selected Is the program...

Page 46: ...de of company or product trademarks these trademarks have been fully respected SDHC Logo is a trademark HDMI the HDMI Logo and High Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC HDAVI ControlTM is a trademark of Matsushita Electric Industrial Co Ltd TruSurround XT SRS and symbol are trademarks of SRS Labs Inc TruSurround XT technology is incorporated...

Page 47: ...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 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...

Page 48: ...ator for the name address of the nearest 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 Note that home or pick up delivery service is available for the following pr...

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