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Operating Instructions
LCD TV
TX-37LZD850A
Model No.
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
TQB4GC0050-1
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Turn your own living room into a movie theatre! Experience an amazing level of multi- Receive digital terrestrial services 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 2
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Quick Start Guide Viewing Advanced FAQs, etc. media excitement Contents Be Sure to Read Safety Precautions ······································4 • (Warning / Caution) Enjoy rich multi-media Notes ··························································· 5 • Maintenance ··············································· 5 • SD memory card Quick Start Guide ·········· 6 Accessories / Options Camcorder ··················· 7 Basic Connection ··············· 8 Identifying Controls ··············
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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 fi 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 fi 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 p
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Notes Auto power standby function Caution If no signal is received and no operation is performed in Analogue TV mode for 30 minutes, the When cleaning the TV, remove the mains plug TV will automatically go to standby mode. Cleaning an energized TV may cause electrical shock. Keep the TV away from these types of equipment When the TV is not going to be used for a Electronic equipment In particular, do not place video equipment near the TV long period of time, remove the mains plug (elect
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Accessories / Options Standard accessories Check that you have the accessories and items shown Remote Control Transmitter Batteries for the Remote Cleaning cloth N2QAYB000122 Control Transmitter (2) • R6 (AA) • Operating Instructions with CH VOL Warranty statement TV Installing remote’s batteries Pull Close open 1 2 Note the correct polarity (+ or -) Hook Caution Incorrect installation may cause battery leakage and corrosion, resulting in damage to the remote control. • Do not mix old an
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Basic Connection Quick Start Guide • Accessories / Options • 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 Example 2 Connecting aerial Connecting DVD Recorder / VCR TV only TV, DVD Recorder or VCR If your recorder is not available for DVB p. 45 • Rear of the TV Aerial Rear of the TV Aerial AC 220-240 V AC 220-240 V 50 / 60 Hz 50 / 60 H
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Identifying Controls HDMI4 terminal (p. 38) Headphones jack (p. 38) Function select SD Card slot Volume / Contrast / (p. 33) • Brightness / Colour / Sharpness / Tint (NTSC Swing door AV4 terminals mode) / Bass / Treble / to open (p. 38) Balance / Auto Tuning (p. 26) Increases or decreases C.A.T.S. (Contrast Automatic Tracking System) sensor the programme Senses brightness to adjust picture quality in “Eco” mode in position by one. When • Picture Menu (p. 20) a function is already
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Auto Tuning Quick Start Guide • Identifying Controls • Auto Tuning Search and store TV programmes automatically. These steps are not necessary if the setup has been completed by your local dealer. Plug the TV into mains socket and switch On You can now use the remote 1 • control to turn On the TV or turn the TV to standby mode. (Power LED: On) Select your state Select State / Territory 2 New South Wales / Australian Capital Territory Victoria Queensland select South Australia Western Austra
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Watching TV Turn power on POWER Mains power On / Off switch should be On. 1 If “Shop” is displayed on the top right of the screen, reset settings in “Shipping Condition” (p. 28), and POWER INPUT select “Home” in “Auto Tuning” (p. 9). ASPECT OPTION SD CARD Select DVB (Digital Video Broadcasting) or Analogue GUIDE GUIDE EXIT 2 RETURN 1 TEN Digital 10:30 am All DVB Services Corontation Street Select FAV List 9:00 am - 11:00 am Now RY G B Information banner STTL You can also select the mode using
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Watching TV Viewing • ■ Other useful functions (Operate after ) OPTION Check or change the current programme status instantly MPX (Analogue mode) Sound Menu (p.20) Display the Audio selection (DVB mode) current Sound Menu (p. 20) programme Allows you to select between alternative language for sound tracks (if available) Volume Correction status Adjusts volume of individual programme or input mode Note Also possible to change the settings in Menu list (p. 20). • Display Informatio
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Watching TV ■ Other useful functions (Operate after ) ASPECT Aspect Selection 16:9 Change the aspect ratio (p. 40) 14:9 Just 4:3 4:3 Full Enjoy viewing the picture at its optimum size and aspect. Zoom1 Zoom2 Zoom3 Select EXIT Change RETURN Aspect Selection list To change the mode (except DVB mode) Change • ASPECT Display Aspect During the list is displayed, aspect Store Selection list select the mode ratio To change the mode using the ASPECT button only • ASPECT (Press repeatedly until y
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Using TV Guide Viewing • Using TV Guide Using TV Guide enables you to select programme easily, view event informations, etc. TV Guide ―Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) provides an on-screen listing of programmes currently broadcast and future broadcasts over the next seven days (depending on the broadcaster). Analogue programmes will be listed after DVB programmes. “D” means DVB programme and “A” means • Analogue programme. GUIDE View TV Guide POWER INPUT Each time pressed, the layout will b
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Watching Videos and DVDs Connect the external equipment (VCRs, DVD equipment, etc.) and you can watch the input. To connect the equipment (p. 7) The Remote Control is capable of operating some functions of selected Panasonic external equipment. Display the Input select menu 1 POWER INPUT MULTI PIP OPTION SD CARD ASPECT EXIT Select the input mode connected to the equipment watch Input Selection 2 RETURN AV1 AV2 AV3 select RY G B AV4 PC HDMI1 F.P. HDMI2 HDMI3 HDMI4 TV You can also select the in
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Watching Videos and DVDs Viewing • Panasonic equipment connected to the TV can be directly operated with the remote control. VCR / DVD switch ∗ Select VCR to operate Panasonic VCR or DVD equipment Select DVD to operate Panasonic DVD equipment or Player home theatre POWER Standby Set to Standby mode / Turn on Play Playback videocassette / DVD Stop Stop the operations Rewind / Skip / Search VCR: Rewind, view the picture rapidly in reverse DVD: Skip to the previous track or title Press and hold t
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Viewing Teletext You can enjoy teletext broadcasting, including news, weather forecasts and subtitles, if this service is provided by the broadcasters. 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
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Viewing Teletext Viewing • If you wish to hold the current page without updating Stop or resume automatic updating HOLD To resume ■ Return to the main index page INDEX Display subtitles Call up STTL Call up P801 (subtitle page) if available. • subtitles If you press this button during P801 is displayed, teletext mode will be • cancelled and return to TV. Watch TV and Teletext in two windows at once View in MULTI PIP Operations can be made only in Teletext screen. • multi window MULTI PIP
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How to Use Menu Functions Various menus allow you to make settings for the picture, sound, and other functions. Display the menu Displays the functions that can be set 1 • (varies according to the input signal) POWER INPUT MULTI PIP OPTION SD CARD Select the menu ASPECT EXIT access Main Menu 2 VIERA Link Picture Sound select RETURN Setup (example: Picture Menu) RY G B Select the item F.P. Picture Menu 1/2 3 Viewing Mode Dynamic Contrast 100 Brightness 50 Colour 50 select Sharpness 50
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How to Use Menu Functions Advanced • (picture, sound quality, etc.) Overview ■ Main Menu VIERA Link Menu VIERA Link The menu of the accessed Pause Live TV Access equipment Direct TV Rec Start Picture VIERA Link Control Recorder Speaker Selection Home Cinema Sound (p. 35) Setup Picture Menu 1/2 Viewing Mode Dynamic Contrast 100 Brightness 50 Colour 50 Sharpness 50 Tint Colour Balance Warm Colour Management Off P-NR Off Picture Menu 2/2 3D-COMB Off Reset Picture Defaults Reset (p.
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VIERA Link Picture Sound How to Use Menu Functions Menu list ■ Menu Item Adjustments / Confi gurations (alternatives) Pause Live TV Controls the connected equipment with VIERA Link function, and enables various Direct TV Rec convenient recording, playback, etc. (p. 35 - 37) You can also access VIERA Link Menu directly using the VIERA Link button on the VIERA Link Control • remote control. Speaker Selection Basic picture mode (Dynamic / Normal / Cinema / Eco) Dynamic : Provides enhanced pictur
