Operating Instructions LCD Television TX-37LZ8P. English. Model No.

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1 Operating Instructions LCD Television Model No. TX-37LZ8P 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. Please refer to Pan European Guarantee Card if you need to contact your local Panasonic dealer for assistance. English

2 2 Turn your own living room into a movie theatre! Experience an amazing level of multi-

3 media excitement Ampli er with Speaker system Enjoy rich multi-media DVD Recorder DVD player Camcorder Personal computer Set top box Contents Be Sure to Read Safety Precautions 4 (Warning / Caution) Notes 5 Maintenance 5 Quick Start Guide Accessories / Options 6 Identifying Controls 7 Basic Connection 8 Auto Setup 10 Enjoy your TV! Basic Features Watching TV 12 Viewing Teletext 14 Watching Videos and DVDs 16 Advanced Features How to Use Menu Functions 18 (picture, sound quality, etc.) Editing Programmes 22 Tuning Programmes 24 Control Programme Audience 26 Restore Settings 27 Input Labels 28 Displaying PC Screen on TV 29 Link Functions 30 (Q-Link / VIERA Link) External Equipment 36 FAQs, etc. Technical Information 38 FAQs 42 Licence 44 Speci cations 45 Quick Start Guide Viewing Advanced FAQs, etc. 3

4 Safety Precautions Handling the mains plug and lead Ensure that the mains plug is easily accessible. Warning Insert the mains plug fully into the socket outlet. (If the mains plug is loose, it could generate heat and cause re.) Do not touch the mains plug with a wet hand. (This may cause electrical shock.) Do not damage the mains lead. (A damaged lead may cause re or electrical shock.) Do not move the TV with the lead plugged in the socket outlet. Do not place a heavy object on the lead or place the lead near a high-temperature object. Do not twist the lead, bend it excessively, or stretch it. Do not pull on the lead. Hold onto the mains plug body when disconnecting lead. Do not use a damaged mains plug or socket outlet. If you nd any abnormality, remove the mains plug immediately! AC V 50 Hz 4 Power source This TV is designed to operate on V, Do not place foreign objects 50 Hz AC. inside the TV 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. Keep liquids away from the TV do not expose this appliance to dripping or splashing. To prevent damage which may result in re or shock hazard, Do not place containers with water ( ower vase, cups, cosmetics, etc.) above the TV. (including on shelves above, etc.) Do not expose to direct sunlight and other sources of heat Avoid exposing the TV to direct sunlight and other sources of heat. To prevent re never place any type of candle or naked ame on top or near the TV. Do not allow any objects to drop into the TV through the air vents ( re or electrical shock may result). Do not place the TV on sloped or unstable surfaces The TV may fall off or tip over. Use only the dedicated pedestals / mounting equipment Using an unapproved pedestal or other xtures may make the TV unstable, risking injury. Be sure to ask your local Panasonic dealer to perform setup. Use approved pedestals / mounts (p. 6).

5 Notes 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. Allow suf cient space around the TV for radiated heat Minimum distance (cm) When using the pedestal, keep the space between the bottom of the TV and the oor surface. In case of using Wall-hanging bracket, follow the manual of it. Do not block the rear air vents Blocked ventilation by newspapers, table cloths, curtains, etc. may cause overheating, re or electrical shock. Do not expose your ears to excessive volume from the headphones Irreversible damage can be caused. Auto power standby function If no signal is received and no operation is performed in Analogue TV mode for 30 minutes, the TV will automatically go to standby mode. Keep the TV away from these types of equipment Electronic equipment In particular, do not place video equipment near the TV (electromagnetic interference may distort images / sound). Equipment with an infrared sensor This TV also emits infrared rays (this may affect operation of other equipment). Transport only in upright position Maintenance First, remove the mains plug from the socket outlet. Display panel Regular care: Gently wipe the surface clean of dirt by using a soft cloth. Major contamination: Wipe the surface clean using a soft cloth dampened with clean water or diluted neutral detergent (1 part detergent to 100 parts 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 ngernail or other hard object. Take care not to subject the surface to insect repellent, solvent, thinner, or other volatile substances (this may degrade surface quality). Cabinet, Pedestal Regular care: Wipe the surface clean using a soft dry cloth. Major contamination: Dampen a soft cloth with clean water or water containing a small amount of neutral detergent. Then, wring the cloth and wipe the surface clean with it. Finally, wipe the surface clean with a dry cloth. Caution Take care not to subject the TV's surfaces to detergent. (A liquid inside the TV could lead to product failure.) Take care not to subject surfaces to insect repellent, solvent, thinner, or other volatile substances (this may deteriorate the surface by peeling the paint). Do not allow the cabinet and pedestal to make contact with a rubber or PVC substance for a long time. Mains plug Wipe the mains plug with a dry cloth at regular intervals. (Moisture and dust may lead to re or electrical shock.) 5

6 OK TV Accessories / Options Standard accessories Remote Control N2QAYB Check that you have the accessories and items shown Batteries for the Remote Control (2) R6 (UM3) Clamper Cleaning cloth Operating Instructions Pan European Guarantee Card This product contains possibly dangerous parts (such as plastic bags), that can be breathed in or swallowed by young children accidentally. Keep these parts out of reach of young children. Installing remote s batteries 1 Pull open Using the clamper Hook + Note the correct polarity (+ or -) Caution Incorrect installation may cause battery leakage and corrosion, resulting in damage to the remote control. Do not mix old and new batteries. Do not mix different battery types (such as alkaline and manganese batteries). Do not use rechargeable (Ni-Cd) batteries. Do not burn or breakup batteries. - Close Batteries must not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, re or the like. Rear of the TV To tighten: To loosen: Keep the knob pressed Do not bundle the RF cable and mains lead together (could cause distorted image). Fix cables with clampers as necessary. When using the optional accessory, follow the option s assembly manual to x cables. 6 Optional accessories Wall-hanging bracket 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. Always be sure to ask a quali ed technician to carry out set-up. Incorrect tting may cause equipment to fall, resulting in injury and product damage. Do not mount the unit directly below ceiling lights (such as spotlights, oodlights or halogen lights) which typically give off high heat. Doing so may warp or damage plastic cabinet parts. Take care when xing wall brackets to the wall. Always ensure that there are no electrical cables or pipes in the wall before hanging bracket. Please contact your nearest Panasonic dealer to purchase the recommended wall-hanging bracket. For additional details, please refer to the wall-hanging bracket installation manual. How to remove the Pedestal Remove four screws. Rear of the TV

7 Identifying Controls TV Function Volume / Contrast / Brightness / Colour / Sharpness / Tint (NTSC mode) / Bass / Treble / Balance / Auto Setup (p. 25) Headphones jack (p. 36) Remote control signal receiver Increases or decreases the programme position by one. When a function is already displayed, press to increase or decrease the ed function. When in Standby mode, switches TV On. C.A.T.S. (Contrast Automatic Tracking System) sensor Senses brightness to adjust picture quality in Eco mode in Picture Menu (p. 20) 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 Remote Control Standby On / Off switch Switches TV On or Off standby Aspect (p. 13) Changes aspect ratio from Aspect Selection list Also possible by pressing this button repeatedly until you reach the desired aspect OK Con rms ions and choices Press after ing programme positions to quickly change programme Main Menu (p. 18) Press to access VIERA Link, Picture, Sound and Setup Menus Surround (p. 20) Switches Surround On or Off VIERA Link Menu (p. 33) Press to access VIERA Link Menu directly Programme Information (p. 13) Displays programme information Programme Up / Down Selects programme in sequence Teletext (p. 14) Switches to teletext mode Favourite Page (p. 15) Calls up the teletext page stored in blue button / DVD Panasonic equipment operations (p. 17) ASPECT PROGRAMME OK INPUT OPTION DIRECT TV REC TEXT F.P. INDEX HOLD REC DVD Changes the input mode AV3 terminals (p. 36) Input mode ion TV - switches to TV mode (p. 16) AV - switches to AV input mode from Input Selection list (p. 16) Exit Returns to the normal viewing screen Cursor buttons Makes ions and adjustments Return Returns to the previous menu Coloured buttons Used for the ion, navigation and operation of various functions Direct TV Recording (p. 31 and p. 33) Records programme immediately in DVD Recorder / with Q-Link or VIERA Link connection Option Menu (p. 12) Easy setting for viewing and sound options Numeric buttons Changes programme and teletext pages When in Standby mode, switches TV On Sound Mute Switches sound mute On or Off Volume Up / Down Hold Freeze / unfreeze picture (p. 12) Holds the current teletext page (teletext mode) (p. 15) Index (p. 15) Returns to the teletext index page (teletext mode) Quick Start Guide Controls Accessories / Options Identifying TV 7

8 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 Aerial Example 2 Connecting DVD Recorder / TV, DVD Recorder or Rear of the TV Aerial AC V 50 Hz AC V 50 Hz Mains lead Mains lead RF cable AV2 AV2 PC PC RF cable SCART cable (fully wired) RF OUT DVD Recorder or RF IN RF cable 8 Note Connect to AV1 / AV2 for a DVD Recorder / supporting Q-Link (p. 31). For HDMI-compatible equipment, possible to connect to HDMI terminals (HDMI1 / HDMI2) by using HDMI cable (p. 36). Q-Link connection p. 30 VIERA Link connection p. 30 Read the manual of the equipment too.

9 Example 3 Connecting DVD Recorder / and Set top box TV, DVD Recorder / and Set top box Rear of the TV Mains lead AC V 50 Hz Aerial Quick Start Guide PC AV2 RF cable Basic Connection SCART cable (fully wired) RF OUT Fully wired HDMI compliant cable DVD Recorder or RF IN RF cable SCART cable (fully wired) RF OUT RF IN RF cable Set top box RF IN RF cable 9

10 Auto Setup Search and store TV programmes automatically. These steps are not necessary if the setup has been completed by your local dealer. INPUT 1 Plug the TV into mains socket and switch On (Takes a few seconds to be displayed) 2 Select the language Menüsprache Deutsch Dansk Polski Srpski English Svenska čeština Hrvatski Français Norsk Magyar Slovenščina Italiano Suomi Slovenčina Latviešu Español Türkçe Български eesti keel Português Еλληνικά Românǎ Lietuvių Nederlands You can now use the remote control to turn On the TV or turn the TV to standby mode. (Power LED: On) store ASPECT OK OPTION DIRECT TV REC TEXT F.P. INDEX HOLD REC DVD 3 Select 4 Start your country Country Germany Italy Switzerland Norway Netherlands Czech Luxembourg Turkey Auto Setup Scan This will take about 3 minutes. Channel Service Name CH 29 CH 33 Analogue: 2 Austria Spain Denmark Finland Greece Hungary Malta Andorra Searching France Portugal Sweden Belgium Poland Ireland Slovakia E.Eu Auto Setup Depending on the ed countries, you may also be required to the region. Auto Setup will start to search for TV programmes and store them. The sorted programme order depends upon the TV signal, the broadcasting system and reception conditions. PROGRAMME TV 5 Select Sending Preset Data Please wait! 0% 100% Remote control unavailable the picture setting Please your viewing environment. Home Shop Shop and Home are equal to Dynamic and Normal respectively - Viewing Mode in Picture Menu (p. 20) If Q-Link, VIERA Link or similar technology (p. 30), compatible recorder is connected, programme, language, country / region settings are automatically downloaded to the recorder. set Auto Setup is now complete and your TV is ready for viewing. To edit programmes Editing Programmes (p. 22) 10

11 Many features available on this TV can be accessed via the On Screen Display menu. How to use remote control Open the main menu Move the cursor / the menu Using the On Screen Displays ON SCREEN HELP Instructions box (example: Sound Menu) Sound Menu Mode Bass Treble Balance Surround Volume Correction MPX Reset to Default Move the cursor / adjust levels / from a range of options Access the menu / store settings after adjustments have been made or options have been set Return to the previous menu Exit the menu system and return to the normal viewing screen Music Off Stereo Quick Start Guide Auto Setup Select Change On-screen operation guide will help you. Note If tuning has failed Auto Setup (p. 25) If downloading has failed Download (p. 21) To initialize all settings Shipping Condition (p. 27) If you turned the TV Off during Standby mode last time, the TV will be in Standby mode when you turn the TV On with Mains power On / Off switch. 11

12 Watching TV ASPECT INPUT 1 Turn power on (Press for about 1 second) Mains power On / Off switch should be On. (p. 7) OK OPTION DIRECT TV REC Volume 2 1 CH05 Select a programme up down or All Analogue Services 6 Cartoon Nwk 7 BBC Radio Wales 8 BBC Radio Cymru 1 BBC ONE Wales 2 BBC THREE 3 BBCi 4 CBBC Channel Select Connect To from the Programme List Page up Information banner appears whenever you a programme For details p. 13 To the two-digit programme number, e.g (in a short time) programme watch Page down 12 TEXT F.P. INDEX HOLD PROGRAMME Hold REC DVD TV Other useful functions Display the able settings for the current programme Off Timer Freeze / unfreeze picture Check or change the current programme status instantly Teletext Character Sets the teletext language Setup Menu (p. 21) MPX Sound Menu (p. 20) Select a programme using Information banner (p. 13) Possible to con rm the programme name before ing programmes. Display Information banner While the banner is displayed, if it is not displayed the programme HOLD OPTION To change Volume Correction Adjusts volume of individual programme or input mode Note Also possible to change the settings in Menu list (p. 20 and p. 21). Display the menu To cancel Select Setup Main Menu VIERA Link Picture Sound Setup Possible to set display timeout in Banner Display Timeout (p. 21). Turn the TV off automatically after a xed period access Setup Menu Service List Edit Link Settings Child Lock Tuning Menu Off Timer OSD Language Teletext Teletext Character Set Shipping Condition Off TOP West programme watch Select Off Timer and set the time Set to Off or turn the TV off. To display the remaining time Information banner (p. 13) When the remaining time is within 3 minutes, the remaining time will ash on screen. 1/2 change set

13 Other useful functions Display Information banner Also appears when changing a programme Display Information banner Change aspect ratio Example: Programme 1 CNN CH05 SC1 PAL CNN Sound System Colour System Features available / Message meanings Sound mute On Teletext service available To con rm another tuned programme name To watch the programme listed in the banner To hide Change the aspect ratio Auto 16:9 The best ratio is chosen and the picture expanded to ll the screen. For details p :9 Just Displays the image at the standard 14:9 without distortion. 4:3 4:3 Full Displays the image at the standard 4:3 without distortion. Zoom1 Displays a 16:9 letterbox or 4:3 image without distortion. Current time 23:35 Stereo, Mono Audio mode 1-90 Off Timer remaining time For settings p. 12 Stereo programme Event information is referred to teletext signal. ASPECT Enjoy viewing the picture at its optimum size and aspect. Display Aspect While the list is displayed, Selection list the mode change ASPECT To change the mode using the ASPECT button only ASPECT (Press repeatedly until you reach the desired mode) Zoom2 Directly displays the image at 16:9 without distortion (anamorphic). 45 Aspect ion Auto 16:9 14:9 Just 4:3 4:3 Full Zoom1 Zoom2 Zoom3 Select Change Aspect Selection list Displays a 4:3 image full-screen. Stretching is only noticeable at the left and right edges. Displays a 4:3 image enlarged horizontally to t the screen. HD signal only Displays a 16:9 letterbox (anamorphic) image full-screen without distortion. Viewing Watching TV Zoom3 Displays a 2.35:1 letterbox (anamorphic) image full-screen without distortion. At 16:9, displays the image at its maximum (with slight enlargement). Note Only 16:9 and 4:3 are available in PC mode. Not available in teletext mode. Aspect mode can be memorized separately for SD (Standard de nition), HD (High de nition) signals and PC Input. 13

14 Viewing Teletext You can enjoy teletext broadcasting, including news, weather forecasts and subtitles, if this service is provided by the broadcasters. What is FLOF (FASTEXT) mode? In FLOF 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 service that results in an easier search and effective guide. Fast overview of the teletext information available Easy to use step-by-step ion of the topical subject Page status information at the bottom of the screen Available page up / down red green To among subject blocks blue To next subject within the subject block (After the last subject, it moves to the next subject block.) 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. 15) To change mode Teletext in Setup Menu (p. 21) ASPECT INPUT 1 TEXT yellow Switch to Teletext Displays Index (content varies depending on the broadcasters) Current page number Sub page number << >> 17:51 28 Feb TELETEXT INFORMATION Time / date OK OPTION DIRECT TV REC Select the page or To adjust contrast To return to TV up down TEXT or or (Press three times) Colour bar red green yellow blue (Corresponds to the colour bar) As the blue bar is displayed TEXT F.P. INDEX HOLD REC DVD Using teletext conveniently Reveal hidden data Reveal hidden words e.g. quiz page answers Re-hide red red FULL / TOP / BOTTOM green (TOP) (BOTTOM) Normal (FULL) 14 (Expand the TOP half) (Expand the BOTTOM half)

15 HOLD Stop automatic updating (If you wish to hold the current page without updating) HOLD HOLD To resume INDEX Call up a favourite page View in multi window Return to the main index page INDEX View a favourite page stored F.P. Call up the page stored in blue. Factory setting is P103. Watch TV and Teletext in two windows at once (Press twice) Select Picture and text On or Off Operations can be made only in Teletext screen. Store frequently viewed pages in the colour bar (List mode only) Store frequently viewed pages As page is displayed Corresponding colour button press and hold To change stored pages Enter new page number Colour button you want to change Appears at top of the screen The number changes to white. press and hold View sub page (Only when teletext is more than one page) Viewing Viewing Teletext View sub page Watch TV while waiting for update To view speci c sub page Enter the 4-digit number example: P blue Sub pages: The number of sub pages varies depending on the broadcasters (up to 79 pages). It may take some time for searching, during which time you can watch TV. View the TV picture while searching for a teletext page Teletext automatically updates itself when new information becomes available. Changes to TV screen temporarily P108 Appears when updating is yellow completed yellow View the updated page (You cannot change the programme.) The news page provides a function that indicates arrival of latest news ( News Flash ). 15

16 Watching Videos and DVDs Connect the external equipment (s, DVD equipment, etc.) and you can watch the input. To connect the equipment p. 8 and p. 9 The Remote Control is capable of operating some functions of ed Panasonic external equipment. ASPECT OK INPUT 1 Turn 2 the TV on When connecting with SCART as example 2 or 3 (p. 8 and p. 9) Receives input signals automatically when playback starts Input signals are automatically identi ed by the SCART (pin 8) terminal. This function is also available for HDMI connections (p. 36). If input mode is not switched automatically Perform and Dependant on the setup of the equipment Display the Input menu OPTION DIRECT TV REC TEXT F.P. INDEX HOLD PROGRAMME REC DVD 3 4 View Select the input mode connected to the equipment Input Selection AV1 AV2/S AV3/S COMPONENT PC HDMI1 HDMI2 TV You can also the input using the AV button on the remote control or the front panel of the TV. Press the button repeatedly until the desired input is ed. Displays the ed mode watch TV To return to TV 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. 16

17 Panasonic equipment connected to the TV can be directly operated with the remote control. DVD / DVD switch Select to operate Panasonic or DVD equipment Select DVD to operate Panasonic DVD equipment or Player home theatre Standby Set to Standby mode / Turn on Play Playback videocassette / DVD Stop Stop the operations Rewind / Skip / Search : Rewind, view the picture rapidly in reverse DVD: Skip to the previous track or title Press and hold to search backward PROGRAMME REC Fast-forward / Skip / Search : Fast-forward, view the picture rapidly forward DVD: Skip to the next track or title Press and hold to search forward Pause Pause / Resume DVD: Press and hold to play at slow speed Programme Up / Down Select programme Record Start recording Setting your remote control to operate Panasonic, DVD, etc. Set the / DVD switch to the appropriate position Press and hold during the following operations Enter the appropriate code for the equipment to be controlled, see table below position Equipment Code 10 (default) DVD DVD Press DVD position Equipment Code DVD 70 (default) Player home theatre 71 Viewing Watching Videos and DVDs Note Con rm if the remote control works correctly after changing the code. 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 some equipment models. 17

18 How to Use Menu Functions Various menus allow you to make settings for the picture, sound, and other functions. INPUT 1 Display the menu Displays the functions that can be set (varies according to the input signal) GUIDE OK 2 Select the menu Main Menu VIERA Link access ASPECT OPTION DIRECT TV REC Picture Sound Setup TEXT PROGRAMME STTL INDEX HOLD REC DVD TV To return to TV at any time 3 4 (example: Picture Menu) Select the item Picture Menu Viewing Mode Contrast Brightness Colour Sharpness Tint Colour Balance P-NR 3D-COMB Reset to Default Picture Menu Viewing Mode Contrast Brightness Colour Sharpness Tint Colour Balance P-NR 3D-COMB Reset to Default Dynamic Warm Off On (example: Picture Menu) Adjust or Dynamic Warm Off On Set (example: Picture Menu) change store or access ( Required by some functions) To return to the previous screen To change menu pages up down Choose from among alternatives Number and positions of alternatives Colour Balance Sharpness Tuning Menu Normal Changed Adjust using the slide bar Moved Go to the next screen Access Displays the next screen To reset the settings To reset the picture settings only Reset to Default in Picture Menu (p. 20) To reset the sound settings only Reset to Default in Sound Menu (p. 20) To initialize all settings Shipping Condition in Setup Menu (p. 27) 18

19 Overview Main Menu VIERA Link Picture Sound VIERA Link Menu Pause Live TV Direct TV Rec VIERA Link Control Speaker Selection Access Start Recorder Home Cinema (p. 33) The menu of the accessed equipment Setup Picture Menu Viewing Mode Dynamic Contrast Brightness Colour Sharpness Tint Colour Balance P-NR 3D-COMB Reset to Default Sound Menu Mode Bass Treble Balance Surround Volume Correction Warm Off On Set Music Off (p. 20) How to Use Menu Functions (picture, sound quality, etc.) MPX Stereo HDMI1 Input Auto Reset to Default Set (p. 20) Setup Menu AV Colour System Service List Edit Link Settings Child Lock Tuning Menu Off Timer OSD Language Teletext Teletext Character Set Shipping Condition Auto Access Access Access Access Off Access TOP West Access 1/2 Link Settings VIERA Link Q-Link AV2 out Power off Link Power on Link Download On AV2 TV Set Set Access (p. 21) Advanced Setup Menu 2/2 Picture Overscan Off Input Labels Access Banner Display Timeout 3 seconds System Information Access (p. 21) Tuning Menu Auto Setup Manual Tuning Access Access (p. 24) Only available items can be ed. 19

20 How to Use Menu Functions Menu list Menu Item Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives) VIERA Link Pause Live TV Direct TV Rec VIERA Link Control Speaker Selection Controls the connected equipment with VIERA Link function, and enables various convenient recording, playback, etc. (p ) You can also access VIERA Link Menu directly using the VIERA Link button on the remote control. Picture Viewing Mode Contrast, Brightness, Colour, Sharpness Tint Colour Balance P-NR 3D-COMB Reset to Default Basic picture mode (Dynamic / Normal / Cinema / Eco) Dynamic : Provides enhanced picture contrast and sharpness when viewing in a bright room Normal : Recommended for viewing under normal ambient room lighting conditions Cinema : For watching movies in a darkened room producing a cinema-like picture Eco : Adjusts picture settings automatically dependent on ambient lighting conditions Set for each input signal Increases or decreases the levels of these options according to your personal preference With an NTSC signal source connected to the TV, the picture hue can be adjusted to suit your taste For NTSC signal reception only Allows you to set the overall colour tone of the picture (Cool / Normal / Warm) Picture Noise Reduction Automatically reduces unwanted picture noise and icker noise in the contoured parts of a picture (Off / Min / Mid / Max) Not valid on PC signal Occasionally, whilst viewing still or slow moving pictures, colour patterning may be seen Set to On to display sharper and more accurate colours (Off / On) For PAL or NTSC signal reception only Not valid on RGB, S-Video, Component, PC and HDMI Press the OK button to reset the present Picture Mode to the default settings Mode Bass Treble Balance Basic sound mode (Music / Speech) Increases or decreases level to enhance or minimise lower, deeper sound output Increases or decreases level to enhance or minimise sharper, higher sound output Adjusts volume level of right and left speakers 20 Sound Surround Volume Correction MPX HDMI1 Input Reset to Default Surround sound settings (Off / On) Provides a dynamic enhancer to simulate improved spatial effects Switching is also possible by the Surround button on the remote control (p. 7). Adjusts volume of individual programme or input mode Select stereo / monaural (Mono / Stereo) Normally: Stereo Stereo signal cannot be received: Mono M1 / M2: Available while mono signal is transmitted Select to t the input signal (Auto / Digital / Analogue) (p. 39) Auto : Automatic detection of digital or analogue sound source Digital : HDMI cable connection Analogue : HDMI-DVI adapter cable connection HDMI input mode only HDMI2 terminal is for digital signal only No setting for HDMI2 available Press the OK button to reset the present Sound Mode to the default settings

21 Menu list Menu Item Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives) AV Colour System Selects optional colour system based on video signals in AV mode (Auto / PAL / SECAM / M.NTSC / NTSC) Service List Edit Skips the unwanted programmes or edits programmes (p. 23) VIERA Link Sets to use VIERA Link functions (Off / On) (p. 32) Q-Link Selects which AV terminal is to be used for data communication between this TV and a compatible recorder (AV1 / AV2) (p. 31) Select the connected terminal to the recorder even it is not compatible with Q-Link. Setup Link Settings AV1 / AV2 out Chooses the signal to be transmitted from the TV to Q-Link (TV / AV1 / AV2 / AV3 / Monitor) Monitor: Image displayed on screen Component, HDMI signals and PC signal cannot be outputted. Power off Link Sets to use Power off Link function (No / Set) (p. 31 and p. 32) Power on Link Sets to use Power on Link function (No / Set) (p. 31 and p. 32) Download Downloads programme, language, country / region settings to a Q-Link or VIERA Link compatible equipment connected to the TV Child Lock Locks a programme / AV input to prevent access to it (p. 26) Tuning Menu Auto Setup Automatically sets the programmes received in the area (p. 25) Manual Tuning Sets the programmes manually (p. 25) How to Use Menu Functions (picture, sound quality, etc.) Off Timer Sets the time the TV automatically turns Off (Off / 15 / 30 / 45 / 60 / 75 / 90 minutes) OSD Language Changes language for on-screen displays Teletext Teletext display mode (TOP (FLOF) / List) (p. 14) Teletext Character Set Selects teletext language (West / East1 / East2) West: English, French, German, Greek, Italian, Spanish, Swedish, Turkish, etc. East1: Czech, English, Estonian, Lettish, Rumanian, Russian, Ukrainian, etc. East2: Czech, Hungarian, Lettish, Polish, Rumanian, etc. Shipping Condition Resets all settings, for example, when moving house (p. 27) Advanced 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 generated on the edge of the screen. This function is available when aspect is set to Auto (16:9 signal only) or 16:9. This function can be memorized separately for SD (Standard de nition) and HD (High de nition) signals. Input Labels Labels or skips each input terminal (p. 28) Banner Display Timeout System Information Only available items can be ed. Sets how long the information banner (p. 12) stays on screen 0 (No display) to 10 sec. in 1-sec. increments Displays the system information of this TV 21

22 Editing Programmes You can skip unwanted programmes or edit programmes. 1 Display the menu INPUT ASPECT OK OPTION DIRECT TV REC 2 Select Setup Main Menu VIERA Link Picture Sound Setup access PROGRAMME 0 TEXT F.P. INDEX HOLD REC DVD 3 Select Service List Edit Setup Menu Service List Edit Access Link Settings Child Lock Tuning Menu Off Timer Off OSD Language Teletext TOP Teletext Character Set West Shipping Condition 1/2 access TV To return to TV 4 Set 22

23 You can hide unwanted services. The deleted services cannot be displayed except in this function. Use this function to skip unwanted programmes. Select a service and add / delete Service List Editor 1 BBC1 2 ***** 3 ***** To retune each programme (Manual Tuning) red add / delete (p. 25) :add :delete (skip) Skip unwanted programmes Edit programmes ( Change name, Move) Service List Edit You can change the programme name and programme position. If a is connected only with the RF cable, edit. Select the programme to edit Service List Editor 1 BBC1 2 ***** 3 ***** Programme position Name 1 FTP CH05 SC1 PAL Edit To change the name displayed when ing programmes Select Set characters Rename Edit service name green set To move the programme position Select new position Name C N N A B C D E F G H I J K L M N U V W X Y Z a b c d e f g h i 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 (maximum: ve characters) Store Store Editing Programmes Advanced yellow yellow 23

24 Tuning Programmes You can retune all the TV programmes when moving house or search for new services which may have recently started broadcasting. 1 Display the menu INPUT ASPECT OK 2 Select Setup Main Menu VIERA Link access Picture Sound OPTION DIRECT TV REC Setup Select Tuning Menu Setup Menu Service List Edit Link Settings Child Lock Tuning Menu Off Timer Access Off 1/2 access TEXT F.P. INDEX HOLD OSD Language Teletext Teletext Character Set TOP West REC DVD Shipping Condition PROGRAMME TV 4 Select a function Tuning Menu Auto Setup Access access Manual Tuning Access To return to TV 5 Set 24

25 Start Auto Setup Automatically retune all programmes received in the area. If a Child Lock PIN number (p. 26) has been set, it must be entered. Settings are made automatically Auto Setup Auto Setup Scan This will take about 3 minutes. All tuning data will be erased Channel Service Name CH 29 CH 33 Start Auto Setup Set all programmes automatically Auto Setup Analogue: 2 All the previous tuning settings are erased. The programme, language, country / region settings are downloaded to a Q-Link or VIERA Link compatible equipment connected to the TV. When the operation is completed, the programme at programme position 1 will be displayed. If tuning has not been done completely Manual Tuning For Auto Setup, using the buttons on the side of the TV (p. 7) Press repeatedly until Auto Setup appears Access Auto Setup Start Auto Setup To return to TV Searching Tuning Programmes Set programme manually Manual Tuning Fine Tuning Use to make small adjustments to the tuning of an individual programme (affected by weather conditions, etc.) Manual Tuning Set programme manually after Auto Setup. Set Sound System and Colour System, and then perform this function. Normally set Colour System Auto. If a is connected only with the RF cable, programme position 0. Manual Tuning 1 BBC1 CH33 Fine Tuning Manual Tuning CH33 41 Sound System SC1 Colour System Auto Select the programme position Select the programme SC1: PAL B, G, H / SECAM B, G SC2: PAL I SC3: PAL D, K / SECAM D, K F: SECAM L / L Search and store search store 0 Advanced 25

26 Control Programme Audience You can lock specific programmes / AV input terminals and control who watches them. (When the locked programme / input is ed, a message appears; by entering the PIN number, you can watch it.) INPUT 1 Display the menu GUIDE OK 2 Select Setup Main Menu VIERA Link access ASPECT OPTION DIRECT TV REC Picture Sound Setup TEXT STTL INDEX HOLD 3 Select Child Lock Setup Menu Service List Edit Link Settings Child Lock Tuning Menu Off Timer OSD Language Teletext Teletext Character Set Shipping Condition Access Off TOP West 1/2 access REC DVD To return to TV 4 Set 26 Control programme audience Child Lock Enter the PIN number (4 digits) Child Lock-PIN Entry Please enter new PIN PIN * * * * Select Child Lock List Child Lock 1 Change PIN Child Lock List Name BBC1 ***** ***** AV1 AV2/S Access Lock Select the programme / input to be locked Child Lock List - Services and AV set access To cancel Select the locked programme / input To lock all yellow To cancel all locks blue Appears when the programme / input is locked To change the PIN number Select Change PIN in and enter a new PIN number twice. Note Enter the PIN number twice at rst setting. Make a note of the PIN number in case you forget it. Setting Shipping Condition (p. 27) erases the PIN number and all settings.

27 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 1 Display the menu ASPECT OK PROGRAMME OPTION DIRECT TV REC TEXT F.P. INDEX HOLD REC DVD 2 3 Select Setup VIERA Link Main Menu Picture Sound Setup Select Shipping Condition Setup Menu Service List Edit Link Settings Child Lock Tuning Menu Off Timer OSD Language Teletext Teletext Character Set Shipping Condition Off TOP West Access 1/2 access access Restore Settings Control Programme Audience To return to TV 4 Set Restore Settings Shipping Condition Check the message and initialise Shipping Condition All tuning data will be erased Are you sure? Are you sure? Confirm Follow the on-screen instructions Auto Setup 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 Auto Setup (p. 25) Advanced 27

28 Input Labels For easier identi cation and ion of the input mode, you can label each input terminals or skip terminal that is not connected to any equipment. To the input mode p Display the menu INPUT GUIDE OK 2 Select Setup Main Menu VIERA Link access ASPECT OPTION DIRECT TV REC Picture Sound Setup Select Input Labels Setup Menu Picture Overscan Input Labels Banner Display Timeout System Information Off Access 3 seconds 2/2 access TEXT STTL INDEX HOLD REC DVD PROGRAMME TV To return to TV 4 Select a input terminal and set Input Labels AV1 DVD AV2/S AV2/S AV3/S AV3/S COMPONENT COMPONENT PC PC HDMI1 HDMI1 HDMI2 HDMI2 set The labels you set will be displayed in Input Selection menu (p. 16) or banner. If Skip is ed, you cannot the mode. 28

29 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 ASPECT 1 Select the external input Picture OK Advanced PC Settings OPTION DIRECT TV REC To return to TV R-Gain Adjusts the white balance for red areas G-Gain Adjusts the white balance for green areas B-Gain Adjusts the white balance for blue areas Gamma (2.0 / 2.2 / 2.5) Reset to Default Input Resolution Clock 2 Select PC Input Selection AV1 AV2/S AV3/S COMPONENT PC HDMI1 HDMI2 TV PC menu setting (changed as desired) To make settings How to Use Menu Functions to (p. 18) Press the OK button to reset to the default Picture settings Switches to a wide view VGA ( pixels), WVGA ( pixels), XGA (1, pixels), WXGA (1, pixels) Options change depending on signals Set to the minimum level if noise occurs Adjusts horizontal position access Corresponding signals p. 41 If H-freq. or V-freq. is shown in red, the signals may not be supported. Menu Item Adjustments / Configurations (options) Displaying PC Screen on TV Input Labels Advanced H-pos Setup PC Setup V-pos Adjusts vertical position Clock Phase Sync Reset to Default Other items p. 20 and p. 21 Eliminates icker and distortion Adjust after Clock adjustment Set to the minimum level if noise occurs Chooses another synchronous signal if the image is distorted (H & V / On G) H & V : by the horizontal and vertical signals from your PC On G : by the green signal from your PC (if available) Press the OK button to reset to the default Setup settings 29

30 Link Functions ( Q-Link VIERA Link) Q-Link connects the TV and DVD Recorder /, and enables easy recording, playback, etc. (p. 31) VIERA Link (HDAVI Control TM ) connects the TV and the equipment with VIERA Link function, and enables easy control, convenient recording, playback, etc. (p ) You can use Q-Link and VIERA Link functions together. Summary of Q-Link and VIERA Link functions Features Read the manual of the equipment, too. Q-Link Connections DVD Recorder / SCART cable with Q-Link function Connect the DVD Recorder / supporting Q-Link to the TV s AV1 or AV2 terminal via a fully wired SCART cable. VIERA Link Connection HDMI cable Q-Link (SCART connection) VIERA Link (HDMI connection only) VIERA Link (SCART and HDMI connection) Preset download O O** O Easy playback O O O Power on link O O O Power off link O O O Speaker control - O O Control the menu of the connected equipment by - O* O* VIERA remote control Direct TV Recording O - O** Pause Live TV programme - - O** :Available with the equipment which has HDAVI Control 2 or HDAVI Control 3 function. :Available with the equipment which has HDAVI Control 3 function. SCART cable Use fully wired SCART cable. HDMI cable Use fully wired HDMI compliant cable. Non-HDMI-compliant cables cannot be utilized. Recommended Panasonic s HDMI cable part number: RP-CDHG10 (1.0 m) RP-CDHG15 (1.5 m) RP-CDHG20 (2.0 m) RP-CDHG30 (3.0 m) RP-CDHG50 (5.0 m) DIGA Recorder / HD Video Camera with VIERA Link function SCART cable Connect the equipment supporting VIERA Link to the TV s AV1, AV2, HDMI1 or HDMI2 terminals via fully wired SCART and HDMI cables together. Some functions are available only with HDMI cable connection. But use both HDMI and SCART cables to support many features normally. For Speaker control (Home Cinema) To use Ampli er Speaker system To use Player theatre Speaker system HDMI cable RCA cable Ampli er with VIERA Link function HDMI cable RCA cable Player theatre with VIERA Link function HDMI cable HDMI cable SCART cable 30 HD Video Camera with VIERA Link function DIGA Recorder with VIERA Link function

31 Q-Link Preparations Connect the DVD Recorder / with the following logos: Q-Link, NEXTVIEWLINK, DATA LOGIC, Easy Link, Megalogic or SMARTLINK Q-Link connection p. 30 Set up the DVD Recorder /. Read the manual of the equipment. Q-Link terminal setup in Setup Menu Q-Link (p. 21), AV1 / AV2 out (p. 21) Download preset - programme, language, country / region setting (Preset download) Download (p. 21) or Auto Setup (p. 25) or Auto Setup - when first using the TV (p. 10) Features available Some recorders are not applicable. Read the manual of the recorder. Direct TV Recording - What you see is What you record Recording the current programme in DVD Recorder / immediately. Available conditions: INPUT Current mode Using tuner How to record TV TV monitor out ASPECT TV Recorder Recorder s tuner DIRECT TV REC AV ( watching recorder s Recorder Recorder s tuner OK tuner) AV ( watching recorder s - Recorder s external input external input) OPTION DIRECT TV REC AV ( watching TV s external input) - TV monitor out When Direct TV Recording is performed, the mode. Changing programme or turning off the TV is own tuner. recorder is recording from the TV tuner. recorder is automatically turned on if it is in Standby available while the recorder is recording from its Changing programme is not available while the Turning off the TV will stop the recording if the recording from an AV source connected to the TV. Link Functions (Q-Link / VIERA Link) TEXT F.P. INDEX HOLD Information / Message REC DVD Recording information or if recording is not possible, a message is displayed. Advanced Power on link and Easy playback Power off link Set Power on Link Set in Setup Menu to use this function Power on Link (p. 21) When DVD Recorder / starts playback or direct navigator / function menu for the equipment are activated, the TV is turned on and input mode is switched automatically so that you can view the content. (Only when TV is in Standby mode.) Set Power off Link Set in Setup Menu to use this function Power off Link (p. 21) When TV is set to Standby mode, the recorder is also automatically set to Standby. (Only when the videocassette or DVD is not active.) DATA LOGIC (a trademark of Metz Corporation) Easy Link (a trademark of Philips Corporation) Megalogic (a trademark of Grundig Corporation) SMARTLINK (a trademark of Sony Corporation) 31

32 Link Functions ( Q-Link VIERA Link) VIERA Link Control TM 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, Amplifier, etc.) with HDMI and SCART cables allow you to interface them automatically. These features are limited to models incorporating HDAVI Control and VIERA Link. Some functions are not available depending on the equipment s version of HDAVI Control. Please con rm the connected equipment s version of HDAVI Control. VIERA Link HDAVI Control, based on the control functions provided by HDMI which is an industry standard known as HDMI CEC (Consumer Electronics Control), is a unique function that we have developed and added. As such, its operation with other manufacturers equipment that supports HDMI CEC cannot be guaranteed. Please refer to individual manuals for other manufacturers equipment supporting VIERA Link function. About applicable Panasonic equipment, consult your local Panasonic dealer. Preparations Connect the equipment supporting VIERA Link. VIERA Link connection p. 30 Set up the connected equipment. Read the manual of the equipment. For optimal recording, the settings of the recorder might be required. For details, read the manual of the recorder. Download preset - programme, language, country / region setting (Preset download) Download (p. 21) or Auto Setup (p. 25) or Auto Setup - when first using the TV (p. 10) Set VIERA Link On in Setup Menu VIERA Link (p. 21) Set up the TV After connection, turn the equipment on and then switch the TV on. Select the input mode to HDMI1 or HDMI2 (p. 16), and make sure that an image is displayed correctly. This setup should be done each time when the following conditions occur: for the first time when adding or reconnecting equipment when changing setup Features available Easy playback Automatic Input switching - When the connected equipment is operated, input mode is switched automatically. When it is stopped operating, input mode is returned. Power on link Set Power on Link Set in Setup Menu to use this function Power on Link (p. 21) When the connected equipment starts playback or direct navigator / function menu for the equipment are 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. 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. 32

33 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. Connect DIGA Recorder with both HDMI and SCART cables to use this function. If you cannot operate, check the settings and the equipment Preparations (p. 32) Access and pause the live TV programme Display VIERA Link Menu INPUT Pause Live TV programme HDAVI Control 3 and ( Recorder with HDD ) Pause Live TV Direct TV Recording - What you see is What you record (HDAVI Control 3) Direct TV Rec GUIDE ASPECT OPTION DIRECT TV REC TEXT STTL INDEX HOLD VIERA Link Menu Pause Live TV Direct TV Rec Speaker VIERA Link Selection Control Speaker Selection paused. OPTION Access Start Home Recorder Cinema Home Cinema Live TV programme is recorded on HDD from where it was If the paused TV picture disappears after a few minutes (the paused picture will be restored) To resume (stop pause) resume Select Pause Live TV and access About the operations after resuming, read the manual of the equipment. To return to Live TV (cancel pause or resumed playback) (change the input mode) If you cancel pause or resumed playback, the recorded programme will be deleted from HDD. Recording the current programme in DIGA Recorder immediately. This function is available with DIGA Recorder which has HDAVI Control 3 function. Connect DIGA Recorder with both HDMI and SCART cables to use this function. If you cannot operate, check the settings and the equipment Preparations (p. 32) Changing programme or turning off the TV is available while the recorder is recording from its own tuner. Changing programme is not available while the recorder is recording from the TV tuner. Turning off the TV will stop the recording if the recording from an AV source connected to the TV. Display VIERA Link Menu GUIDE ASPECT OK OK INPUT OPTION DIRECT TV REC Select Pause Live TV and pause VIERA Link Menu Pause Live TV Direct TV Rec Speaker VIERA Link Selection Control Speaker Selection Start Home Recorder Cinema Home Cinema You can also start recording directly DIRECT TV REC To stop recording Select Stop in Direct TV Rec and access VIERA Link Menu Pause Live TV Direct TV Rec Speaker VIERA Link Selection Control Speaker Selection Stop Home Recorder Cinema Home Cinema pause Select Direct TV Rec and start recording start stop Link Functions (Q-Link / VIERA Link) Advanced 33