Operating Instructions LCD Television Model No. TX-37LZ8F 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.
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media excitement Contents Be Sure to Read • •• Safety Precautions ······································ 4 (Warning / Caution) Notes ··························································· 5 Maintenance················································ 5 Enjoy rich multi-media •• •• Quick Start Guide Camcorder Quick Start Guide Accessories / Options ········· 6 Identifying Controls ·············· 7 Basic Connection ·················· 8 Auto Setup······························ 10 Personal computer
Safety Precautions Warning Handling the mains plug and lead •• •• • Insert the mains plug fully into the socket outlet. (If the mains plug is loose, it could generate heat and cause re.) Ensure that the mains plug is easily accessible. 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.
Notes Do not block the rear air vents Caution • When cleaning the TV, remove the mains plug • Do not expose your ears to excessive 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.
Accessories / Options Standard accessories Remote Control • OK N2QAYB000223 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Check that you have the accessories and items shown Batteries for the Clamper Cleaning cloth Remote Control (2) • 0 R6 (UM3) TV 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.
Identifying Controls TV Function select / Contrast / Brightness / Colour / Sharpness / •Volume Tint (NTSC mode) / Bass / Treble / Balance / Auto Setup (p. 25) Increases or decreases the programme position by one. When a function is already displayed, press to increase or decrease the selected function. When in Standby mode, switches TV On. Remote control signal receiver • Senses brightness to adjust picture quality in “Eco” mode in Picture Menu (p.
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 3 Connecting DVD Recorder / VCR and Set top box TV, DVD Recorder / VCR and Set top box Rear of the TV Aerial Mains lead Quick Start Guide AC 220-240 V 50 Hz • Basic Connection AV 2 PC RF cable SCART cable (fully wired) RF OUT Fully wired HDMI compliant cable DVD Recorder or VCR RF IN RF cable SCART cable (fully wired) RF OUT RF IN Set top box RF IN RF cable RF cable 9
Auto Setup Search and store TV programmes automatically. These steps are not necessary if the setup has been completed by your local dealer.
Many features available on this TV can be accessed via the On Screen Display menu.
Watching TV 1 INPUT ASPECT Turn power on (Press for about 1 second) • EXIT Mains power On / Off switch should be On. (p. 7) Information banner appears whenever you select a programme For details p.
Other useful functions Display Information banner • Also appears when changing a programme Programme Example: Current time 1 CNN CH05 23:35 SC1 PAL CNN Stereo 45 Sound System Colour System Features available / Message meanings Display Information banner Stereo, Mono Audio mode Sound mute On 1 - 90 Off Timer remaining time For settings p. 12 Teletext service available • • • • select programme To con rm another tuned programme name • Event information is referred to teletext signal.
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.
Stop automatic updating HOLD (If you wish to hold the current page without updating) HOLD HOLD To resume Return to the main index page INDEX Call up a favourite 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 View in multi window • MENU (Press twice) • Select Picture and text On or Off Operations can be made only in Teletext screen.
Watching Videos and DVDs Connect the external equipment (VCRs, 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 selected Panasonic external equipment. • 1 Turn 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.
Panasonic equipment connected to the TV can be directly operated with the remote control.
How to Use Menu Functions Various menus allow you to make settings for the picture, sound, and other functions.
Overview Main Menu VIERA Link Picture VIERA Link Menu Pause Live TV Direct TV Rec VIERA Link Control Speaker Selection Access Start Recorder Home Cinema Sound The menu of the accessed equipment (p. 33) Setup Picture Menu Dynamic • Warm Off On Set How to Use Menu Functions (picture, sound quality, etc.) Viewing Mode Contrast Brightness Colour Sharpness Tint Colour Balance P-NR 3D-COMB Reset to Default (p.
How to Use Menu Functions Menu list Menu Item Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives) VIERA Link Pause Live TV Direct TV Rec VIERA Link Control Controls the connected equipment with VIERA Link function, and enables various convenient recording, playback, etc. (p. 33 - 35) You can also access VIERA Link Menu directly using the VIERA Link button on the remote control.
Menu list Menu Item 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) 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.
Editing Programmes You can skip unwanted programmes or edit programmes. 1 Display the menu 2 Select “Setup” MENU INPUT ASPECT EXIT OK MENU RETURN access Main Menu VIERA Link Picture select Sound OPTION DIRECT TV REC 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 3 VCR TEXT F.P.
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 add / delete Service List Editor 1 BBC1 2 ***** 3 ***** 4 5 6 7 :add :delete (skip) select • To retune each programme (Manual Tuning) (p. 25) red Edit programmes (Change name, Move) • Select the programme to edit Editing Programmes Skip unwanted programmes • You can change the programme name and programme position.
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 2 Select “Setup” MENU INPUT ASPECT EXIT OK MENU RETURN access Main Menu VIERA Link Picture select Sound OPTION DIRECT TV REC 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 VCR TEXT F.P.
Automatically retune all programmes received in the area. If a Child Lock PIN number (p. 26) has been set, it must be entered. • Start Auto Setup Settings are made automatically Auto Setup Auto Setup Scan This will take about 3 minutes. Channel Service Name CH 29 CH 33 All tuning data will be erased 2 78 1 41 EXIT Start Auto Setup RETURN Analogue: 2 Searching Set all programmes automatically •• • • All the previous tuning settings are erased.
Control Programme Audience You can lock specific 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.
Restore Settings Resets the TV to its original condition, i.e. no programmes tuned in. All settings (programmes, picture, sound quality, etc.) are reset. 1 Display the menu 2 Select “Setup” MENU INPUT ASPECT EXIT OK MENU RETURN access Main Menu VIERA Link • OPTION DIRECT TV REC 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Setup 3 0 VCR TEXT F.P.
Input Labels For easier identi cation 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.
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 2 Select “PC” EXIT OK MENU RETURN OPTION DIRECT TV REC access Input Selection AV1 AV2/S AV3/S COMPONENT PC HDMI1 HDMI2 TV select To return to TV • Displaying PC Screen on TV Input Labels Corresponding signals p. 41 If “H-freq.” or “V-freq.
Link Functions ( ) Q-Link VIERA Link Q-Link connects the TV andTMDVD Recorder / VCR, and enables easy recording, playback, etc. (p. 31) VIERA Link (HDAVI Control ) connects the TV and the equipment with VIERA Link function, and enables easy control, convenient recording, playback, etc. (p. 32 - 34) You can use Q-Link and VIERA Link functions together.
Q-Link Preparations • •• •• Connect the DVD Recorder / VCR with the following logos: “Q-Link”, “NEXTVIEWLINK”, “DATA LOGIC”, “Easy Link”, “Megalogic” or “SMARTLINK” Q-Link connection p. 30 Set up the DVD Recorder / VCR. 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.
Link Functions ( VIERA Link “ ) Q-Link VIERA Link ControlTM” 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”.
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.
Link Functions ( ) Q-Link VIERA Link Features available (Using VIERA Link Menu) You can control some functions of the connected equipment with this TV remote control (point the remote control at the TV’s signal receiver). • • This function is available with the equipment which has “HDAVI Control 2” or “HDAVI Control 3” function. If you cannot operate, check the settings and the equipment “Preparations” (p.
Features available (Using VIERA Link Menu) You can control the theatre speaker with this TV remote control (point the remote control at the TV’s signal receiver). • • This function is available with the Ampli er or Player theatre which has “HDAVI Control” function. If you cannot operate, check the settings and the equipment “Preparations” (p.
External Equipment These 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 speci cations (p. 45).
PC Computer HDMI equipment Conversion adapter (if necessary) DVD Recorder To listen with speakers Fully wired HDMI compliant cable (Listening) (Viewing) RCA cable Ampli er with speaker system RF cable • AV2 or To record / playback SCART cable DVD Recorder / VCR Set top box SCART cable Advanced To watch satellite broadcasts COMPONENT External Equipment PC AUDIO OUT Y L PB L PR R R 1 2 : Recommended Connection 37
Technical Information Auto Aspect The optimum size and aspect can be chosen, and you can enjoy ner images. (p. 13) Auto Auto aspect determines the best aspect ratio to use to ll your screen. It does this using a four step process to determine if the picture being viewed is a widescreen picture. If Auto aspect detects a widescreen signal it switches into the appropriate 16:9 or 14:9 widescreen mode.
HDMI connection HDMI (high-de nition multimedia interface) allows you to enjoy high-de nition digital images and high-quality sound by connecting the TV and the equipment. HDMI-compatible equipment ( 1) with an HDMI or DVI output terminal, such as a set top box or a DVD player, can be connected to the HDMI terminal using an HDMI compliant (fully wired) cable. About connections, see “External Equipment” (p. 36).
Technical Information SCART, S-VIDEO and HDMI terminal information AV1 SCART terminal AV2 SCART terminal (RGB, VIDEO, Q-Link) (RGB, VIDEO, S-VIDEO, Q-Link) Suitable inputs for AV1 include RGB (Red / Green / Blue).
PC connection A PC may be connected to this TV so that the PC screen is displayed and sound is heard from the TV. PC signals that can be inputted: Horizontal scanning frequency 31 to 69 kHz; vertical scanning frequency 60, 70, 75, 85 Hz (more than 1 024 signal lines could result in incorrect display of the image). A PC adapter is not necessary for the DOS/V-compliant D-sub 15-pin connector. • • •• •• Note Some PC models cannot be connected to this TV.
FAQs Before requesting service or assistance, please follow these simple guides to resolve the problem. If the problem still persists, please contact your local Panasonic dealer for assistance. White spots or shadow images (noise) • Check the position, direction, and connection of the aerial. Neither image nor sound is produced •• •• • Is the TV in “AV mode”? Is the mains lead plugged into the socket outlet? Is the TV turned On? Check Picture Menu (p. 20) and volume.
Problem Actions Screen Sound No image can be displayed • • Is “Colour” or “Contrast” in the Picture Menu set to the minimum? (p. 20) Check Colour System. (p. 25) (no sound or low volume) • Reset programme. (p. 23) Unusual image is displayed • Turn off the TV with Mains power On / Off switch, then turn it On again. No sound is produced •• Is “Sound mute” active? (p. 7) Is the volume set to the minimum? Sound level is low or sound is distorted •• Sound signal reception may be deteriorated.
Licence • • • • 44 VGA is a trademark of International Business Machines Corporation. S-VGA is a registered trademark of the Video Electronics Standard Association. Even if no special notation has been made of company or product trademarks, these trademarks have been fully respected. HDMI, the HDMI Logo and High-De nition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC. HDAVI ControlTM is a trademark of Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.
Speci cations TX-37LZ8F Power Source AC 220-240 V, 50 Hz Power Consumption Display panel Sound Average use 162 W Standby condition 0,8 W Aspect Ratio 16:9 Visible screen size 94 cm (diagonal) 819 mm (W) × 460 mm (H) Number of pixels 2 073 600 (1 920 (W) × 1 080 (H)) Speaker 189 mm × 42 mm × 2 pcs, 8 : Audio Output 20 W (10 W + 10 W), 10% THD Headphones M3 (3.
Information for Users on Collection and Disposal of Old Equipment and used Batteries These symbols on the products, packaging, and/or accompanying documents mean that used electrical and electronic products and batteries should not be mixed with general household waste. For proper treatment, recovery and recycling of old products and used batteries, please take them to applicable collection points, in accordance with your national legislation and the Directives 2002/96/EC and 2006/66/EC.
