Panasonic TX37LZD81FV Operating instructions

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LCD TVs
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Operating instructions

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Operating Instructions
LCD Television
Model No.
TX-32LZD81FV
TX-37LZD81FV
2
Turn your own living room into a movie theatre!
Experience an amazing level of multi-
Notice for DVB functions
Any functions related to DVB (Digital Video Broadcasting) will work in areas where
DVB-T (MPEG2 and MPEG4-AVC) digital terrestrial broadcasting are received.
Consult your local Panasonic dealer with coverage areas.
DVB functions may not be available in some countries.
Some functions may not be available in some countries.
This TV has the capability for DVB specifi cations. But future DVB services cannot be
guaranteed.
3
Viewing Advanced FAQs, etc.
Quick Start Guide
media excitement
Enjoy rich multi-media
Camcorder
Amplifi er with
Speaker system
VCR
DVD player
DVD Recorder
Personal
computer
Set top box
SD memory Card
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
Using Programme Guide··························· 15
Viewing Teletext ········································ 16
Watching Videos and DVDs ······················ 18
Advanced Features
How to Use Menu Functions ····················· 20
(picture, sound quality, etc.)
DVB Settings (DVB) ·································· 26
(pay-TV, software update, time adjustment)
Editing Programmes·································· 28
Tuning Programmes ·································· 30
Control Programme Audience ·················· 32
Restore Settings ······································· 33
Input Labels··············································· 34
Displaying PC Screen on TV ····················· 35
Viewing from SD Card (Photos) ················ 36
Link Functions ·········································· 38
(Q-Link / VIERA Link)
External Equipment ··································· 44
FAQs, etc.
Technical Information ································ 46
FAQs ························································· 49
Specifi cations ············································ 51
Licence ······················································ 52
Up to 60,000 hours LCD Panel Lifetime
The LCD display panel used in the 2008 VIERA TV
range is rated for up to 60,000 hours.

This measurement is based on the time taken for the brightness of
the panel to reduce to half of it’s maximum level.
The time taken to reach this level may vary depending on the
image content and the environment where the TV is used.
Malfunctions are not taken into account.
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Safety Precautions
If you fi nd any
abnormality,
remove the mains plug
immediately!
AC 220-240 V
50 / 60 Hz
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 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.
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 fi re never place any type of
candle or naked fl ame on top or near the TV.
Power source
This TV is designed to operate on 220-240 V,
50 / 60 Hz AC.
Do not place foreign objects
inside the TV
Do not allow any objects to drop into the TV through
the air vents (fi re or electrical shock may result).
Do not place the TV on sloped or
unstable surfaces
The TV may fall off or tip over.
Keep liquids away from the TV
To prevent damage which may result in fi re or shock hazard,
do not expose this appliance to dripping or splashing.
Do not place containers with water (fl ower 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.
Use only the dedicated pedestals
/ mounting equipment
Using an unapproved pedestal or other fi 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).
Do not allow children to handle
SD Card
As with a small object, SD Card can be swallowed by
young children. Please remove SD Card immediately
after use.
5
Caution
Notes
Maintenance
Mains plug
Wipe the mains plug with a dry cloth at regular intervals. (Moisture and dust may lead to fi re or electrical shock.)
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 fi 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.
ŶWhen cleaning the TV, remove the
mains plug
Cleaning an energized TV may cause
electrical shock.
Ŷ
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.
ŶAllow suffi cient space around the
TV for radiated heat
10
10
10 10
(cm)
Minimum distance
When using the pedestal, keep the space
between the bottom of the TV and the fl oor
surface.
In case of using Wall-hanging bracket, follow
the manual of it.
ŶDo not block the rear air vents
Blocked ventilation by newspapers, table
cloths, curtains, etc. may cause overheating,
re or electrical shock.
Ŷ
Do not expose your ears to excessive
volume from the headphones
Irreversible damage can be caused.
15°
a
b
15°
(View from the top)
Set the mark at the centre as illustrated,
to have the swivel positioned at the
centre of the rotation angle.
TX-32LZD81FV
a: 407 mm / b: 303 mm
TX-37LZD81FV
a: 463.5 mm / b: 380 mm
ŶAuto 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.
Ŷ
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).
ŶTransport only in upright position
Ŷ
Adjust the LCD panel to your desired angle
Ensure that the pedestal does not hang over the edge of
the base even if the TV swivels to the full rotation range.
Do not place any objects or hands within the full rotation range.
6
TV
Accessories / Options
Remote Control
N2QAYB000239
Standard accessories
Check that you have the accessories and items shown
Batteries for the
Remote Control
(2)
R6 (UM3)
Clamper
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 / removing remote’s batteries
1
Pull
open
Hook
2
Note the correct
polarity (+ or -)
Close
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.
Batteries must not be exposed to
excessive heat such as sunshine, fi re or
the like.
Cleaning cloth
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 qualifi ed technician to carry out set-up.
Incorrect fi tting may cause equipment to fall, resulting in injury
and product damage.
Do not mount the unit directly below ceiling lights (such as
spotlights, fl oodlights or halogen lights) which typically give off
high heat. Doing so may warp or damage plastic cabinet parts.
Take care when fi xing wall brackets to the wall. Always ensure
that there are no electrical cables or pipes in the wall before
hanging bracket.
centre
150 mm
150 mm
50 mm
50 mm
150 mm
50 mm
ŶHow to remove the Pedestal
Remove four screws.
TX-32LZD81FV
TX-37LZD81FV
Rear of the TV
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.
Holes for wall-hanging bracket
installation
Please note the holes for
TX-32LZD81FV are off-centred
to the left by 50 mm, as shown
on the diagram.
Using the clamper
To tighten:
Keep the
knob pressed
Rear of the TV
To loosen:
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 fi x cables.
7
Quick Start Guide
MULTI WINDOW
OPTION
SD CARD
EXIT
RETURN
INPUT
DIRECT TV REC
N
Identifying Controls
Accessories / Options
Cursor buttons
Makes selections and adjustments
Standby On / Off switch
Switches TV On or Off standby
Sound Mute
Switches sound mute On or Off
Aspect (p. 14)
Changes aspect ratio from Aspect Selection list
Also possible by pressing this button
repeatedly until you reach the desired aspect
Programme Up / Down
Selects programme in sequence
Teletext (p. 16)
Switches to teletext mode
OK
Confi rms selections and choices
Press after selecting programme positions
to quickly change programme
VCR / DVD Panasonic equipment
operations
(p. 19)
Volume Up / Down
Programme Information
(p. 13)
Displays programme information
Index (p. 17)
Returns to the teletext index page
(teletext mode)
Coloured buttons
Used for the selection, navigation and
operation of various functions
Exit
Returns to the normal viewing screen
Direct TV Recording (p. 39 and p. 41)
Records programme immediately in
DVD Recorder / VCR with Q-Link or
VIERA Link connection
Numeric buttons
Changes programme and teletext pages
When in Standby mode, switches TV On
VIERA Link Menu (p. 41)
Press to access VIERA Link Menu directly
Guide (p. 15)
Displays Programme Guide or Programme List
Option Menu (p. 13)
Easy setting for viewing and sound options
Main Menu (p. 20)
Press to access VIERA Link, Picture,
Sound and Setup Menus
Subtitles (p. 12)
Displays subtitles
Surround (p. 23)
Switches Surround sound
Input mode selection
TV - switches DVB / Analogue mode (p. 12)
AV - switches to AV input mode from Input
Selection list (p. 18)
SD Card (p. 36)
Switches to SD Card viewing mode
Return
Returns to the previous menu
Hold
Freeze / unfreeze picture (p. 12)
Holds the current teletext page (teletext
mode) (p. 17)
Normalise (p. 20)
Resets picture and sound settings to their
default levels
TV
Remote Control
Identifying Controls
C.A.T.S. (Contrast Automatic Tracking System) sensor
Senses brightness to adjust picture quality in “Eco” mode in Picture Menu (p. 22)
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 signal receiver
Recording LED
Standby for Direct TV Recording :orange
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.
Function select
Volume / Contrast / Brightness / Colour / Sharpness /
Tint (NTSC mode) / Bass / Treble / Balance / Auto Setup (p. 30)
SD Card slot (p. 37)
Power LED
Standby: red
On: green
When using the remote control, indicates the TV has received a command.
Swing door to open
Changes the
input mode
Headphones
jack (p. 44)
AV3 terminals
(p. 44)
HDMI3 terminal
(p. 44)
8
AV2AV1
PC
COMPONENT
AUDIO
IN
AUDIO
OUT
Y
P
B
P
R
DIGITAL
AUDIO OUT
L
R
L
R
RGB
VIDEO
RGB
VIDEO
S VIDEO
AV2AV1
PC
COMPONENT
AUDIO
IN
AUDIO
OUT
Y
P
B
P
R
DIGITAL
AUDIO OUT
L
R
L
R
RGB
VIDEO
RGB
VIDEO
S VIDEO
RF OUT
RF IN
Basic Connection
Mains lead Mains lead
SCART cable
(fully wired)
DVD Recorder or VCR
RF cable
Aerial AerialRear of the TV Rear of the TV
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.
RF cable
RF cable
TV only TV, DVD Recorder or VCR
AC 220-240 V
50 / 60 Hz
AC 220-240 V
50 / 60 Hz
Note
Connect to AV1 / AV2 for a DVD Recorder / VCR supporting Q-Link (p. 39).
For HDMI-compatible equipment, possible to connect to HDMI terminals (HDMI1 / HDMI2 / HDMI3) by using
HDMI cable (p. 44).
Q-Link connection p. 38
VIERA Link connection p. 38
Read the manual of the equipment too.
Example 1
Connecting aerial
Example 2
Connecting DVD Recorder / VCR
9
Quick Start Guide
AV2AV1
PC
COMPONENT
AUDIO
IN
AUDIO
OUT
Y
PB
P
R
DIGITAL
AUDIO OUT
L
R
L
R
RGB
VIDEO
RGB
VIDEO
S VIDEO
RF OUT
RF IN
RF IN
RF OUT
RF IN
Basic Connection
DVD Recorder
or VCR
Aerial
Mains lead
Rear of the TV
Set top box
AC 220-240 V
50 / 60 Hz
RF cable
RF cable
TV, DVD Recorder / VCR and Set top box
SCART cable
(fully wired)
SCART cable
(fully wired)
RF cable
RF cable
Example 3
Connecting DVD Recorder / VCR and Set top box
Fully wired HDMI
compliant cable
10
OPTION
SD CARD
INPUT
EXIT
RETURN
TV
Auto Setup - Digital and Analogue
This will take about 6 minutes.
EXIT
RETURN
62
Channel Service Name Type Quality
CBBC Channel Free TV 10
62 BBC Radio Wales Free TV 10
62 E4 Free TV 10
62 Cartoon Nwk Free TV 10
29 Analogue
-
33
Free TV: 4 Pay TV: 0 Radio: 0 Data: 0 Analogue: 2
Searching
BBC1 Analogue
-
Analogue Scan 2 78 141
Digital Scan 5 69
Sending Preset Data
Please wait!
Remote control unavailable
0% 100%
Country
Others
Sweden
Norway
France
Menüsprache
Nederlands
Português
Español
Italiano
Français
English
Deutsch
Latviešu
Slovenščina
Hrvatski
Lietuvių
eesti keel
Srpski
Românǎ
Български
Slovenčina
Magyar
čeština
Polski
Еλληνικά
Türkçe
Suomi
Norsk
Svenska
Dansk
Please select your viewing environment.
Home Shop
Plug the TV into mains socket and switch On
(Takes a few seconds to be displayed)
1
Auto Setup
Auto Setup 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)
To edit programmes
“Editing Programmes” (p. 28)
4
Start Auto Setup
If Q-Link, VIERA Link or similar
technology (p. 38), compatible
recorder is connected, programme,
language, country / region settings
are automatically downloaded to
the recorder.
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.
Depending on the selected
countries, you may be required to
select the Favourite Network.
3
Select your country
select
2
Select the language
select
store
“Shop” and “Home” are equal
to “Dynamic” and “Normal”
respectively - “Viewing Mode” in
“Picture Menu” (p. 22)
5
Select the picture setting
select
set
Search and store TV programmes automatically.
These steps are not necessary if the setup has been completed by your local dealer.
11
Quick Start Guide
Auto Setup
Select
EXIT
Change
RETURN
Mode Music
Bass
Treble
Balance
Headphone Volume
Surround Off
Volume Correction
Speaker Distance to Wall
Over 30cm
MPX Stereo
Sound Menu 1/2
Stereo
Page up
Page down
On-screen operation guide
will help you.
ŶON SCREEN HELP Instructions box
(example: Sound Menu)
Many features available on this TV can be accessed via the On Screen Display
menu.
ŶHow to use remote control
Using the
On Screen
Displays
MENU
Open the main menu
Move the cursor / select the menu
Move the cursor / adjust levels / select from a range of options
Access the menu / store settings after adjustments have been made or options
have been set
RETURN
Return to the previous menu
EXIT
Exit the menu system and return to the normal viewing screen
Note
If tuning has failed “Auto Setup”
(
p. 31)
If downloading has failed “Download”
(
p. 24)
To initialize all settings “Shipping Condition”
(
p. 33)
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.
12
SD CARD
RETURN
DIRECT TV REC
TV
OPTION
EXIT
INPUT
1 BBC ONE WALES
20:35
Coronation Street
20 : 00 ~ 20 : 55
Now
For info press
Change category
Profile 1
Cartoon Nwk
All DVB Services
BBC Radio Wales
BBC Radio Cymru
BBC ONE Wales
BBC THREE
BBCi
CBBC Channel
6
7
8
1
2
3
4
Select
Connect
EXIT
RETURN
Page up
Page down
Watching TV
ŶSelect a programme using Information banner (p. 13)
Possible to confi rm the programme name before selecting programmes.
Select a programme
up
Volume
3
2
Note
To watch pay-TV
p. 27
Select DVB (Digital Video Broadcasting) or
Analogue mode
Information banner appears
whenever you select a
programme
For details p. 13
Turn power on
(Press for about 1 second)
Mains power On / Off switch should be On. (p. 7)
down
or
1
Also possible to select the mode using the
TV button on the side panel of the TV. (p. 7)
To select the two or three-digit
programme number, e.g. 39
(in a short time)
Display Information banner
if it is not displayed
While the banner is displayed,
select the programme
Possible to set display
timeout in “Banner Display
Timeout” (p. 25).
ŶSelect a programme using Programme Guide (p. 15)
Possible to confi rm the Programme Guide or Programme List before
selecting programmes.
This function may not be available in some countries.
Select the programmeDisplay Programme
Guide or Programme List
GUIDE
Freeze / unfreeze picture
Hold
Display
subtitles
Display / hide subtitles (if available)
To change the language for DVB (if available)
“Preferred Subtitles” (p. 25)
ŶOther useful functions
select programme
watch
select programme
watch
To select from the Programme List
select
programme
watch
13
Viewing
Watching TV
ŶOther useful functions
Display
Information
banner
Sound mute On
Bad signal
Poor TV signal quality
Encrypted
Scrambled programme
Dolby D +, Dolby D
Dolby Digital Plus or Dolby Digital
audio track
Subtitle service available
Teletext service available
Multiple image or audio available
Stereo, Mono
Audio mode
1 - 90
Off Timer remaining time
For settings see below
To confi rm another tuned
programme name
To watch the programme
listed in the banner
To change the category
blue
To hide
EXIT
Information on the next event
(DVB mode)
To set display timeout
“Banner Display Timeout” (p. 25)
Extra information (press again to hide the banner)
(DVB mode)
Display Information banner
Also appears when changing a programme
1 ZDF
20:35Radio
Coronation Street
20 : 00 ~ 20 : 55
Now
For info press
Change category
Profile 1
45
Encrypted Dolby D +
Current time Category
Programme type
(Radio, Data, HDTV, etc.)
ProgrammeEvent
Example:
DVB: Event Start / Finish time
Analogue: Programme status
Features available / Message meanings
Display the
selectable
settings for
the current
programme
O
PTI
O
N
Check or change the current
programme status instantly
To change
Multi Video (DVB mode)
Allows you to select the image (if available)
Multi Audio (DVB mode)
Allows you to select between alternative
language for sound tracks (if available)
Subtitle Language (DVB mode)
Allows you to select the language in which
subtitles should appear (if available)
Teletext Character Set
Sets the teletext language
Setup Menu (p. 25)
Teletext Language (DVB mode)
Allows you to select between alternative
language for teletext (if available)
MPX (Analogue mode)
Sound Menu (p. 23)
Volume Correction
Adjusts volume of individual programme or
input mode
select
change
Note
Also possible to change the settings in Menu list (p. 23 - 25).
Off Timer
Main Menu
VIERA Link
Picture
Sound
Setup
1/3
DVB Profile Edit
DVB Service List
Link Settings
Child Lock
Tuning Menu
Off Timer
Language
Preferred Subtitle Type Standard
Teletext TOP
Setup Menu
Off
MENU
Display the
menu
Select “Setup”
access
select
Select “Off Timer” and set the time
To cancel Set to “Off” or turn the TV off.
To display the remaining time Information banner (above)
When the remaining time is within 3 minutes, the remaining time will fl ash on the screen.
Turn the TV off automatically after a fi xed period
set
select
14
ŶOther useful functions
Watching TV
Note
Only “16:9” and “4:3 Full” are available in DVB HD programmes.
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 defi nition) and HD (High
defi nition) signals.
Change
aspect
ratio
Auto 16:9
The best ratio is chosen
and the picture expanded
to fi ll the screen.
For details p. 46
Directly displays the
image at “16:9” without
distortion (anamorphic).
14:9 Just
Displays the
image at the standard
“14:9” without distortion.
Displays a “4:3”
image full-screen.
Stretching is only
noticeable at the left and
right edges.
4:3 4:3 Full
Displays the image at the
standard “4:3” without
distortion.
Displays a “4:3” image
enlarged horizontally to fi t
the screen.
HD signal only
Zoom1 Zoom2
Displays a “16:9” letterbox
or “4:3” image without
distortion.
Displays a “16:9” letterbox
(anamorphic) image
full-screen without
distortion.
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).
Select
Change
EXIT
RETURN
Aspect selection
16:9
Just
14:9
4:3 Full
4:3
Zoom1
Zoom2
Zoom3
Auto
Change the aspect ratio
Enjoy viewing the picture at its optimum size and aspect.
Aspect
Selection list
To change the mode using the ASPECT button only
(Press repeatedly until you reach the desired mode)
Display Aspect
Selection list
While the list is displayed,
select the mode
store
select
15
Viewing
Using Programme Guide
Watching TV
INPUT
SD CARD
OPTION
EXIT
RETURN
TV
D 1 BBC O D 7 BBC T D 14 E4 D 70 CBBC
19:30-20:00
20:00-20:30
20:30-21:00
21:00-22:30
22:30-23:00
23:00-23:30
23:30-00:00
Eastender
DIY SOS
The Bill
Red Cap
Live junction
POP 100
Rugby
D 72 Carto
All Types All Services
Info
Select programme
RETURN
EXITChange display mode
View
Select channel
Page up
Page down
+24 Hr Prog.Type Category
Wed 24.10.2007 10:46 Portrait
TV Guide
Wed, 24.10.2007
Wed 24.10.2007 10:46 Landscape
TV Guide
All Types All Services
Info
Select channel
RETURN
EXITChange display mode
View
Select programme
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19:30 20:00 20:30 21:00 21:30Time:
20:00-20:30 DIY SOS : We open in the Battersbys
Eastender DIY SOS The Bill Red Cap
Holiday Program
Coronation Street The Bill
Pepsi Char. Good Bye
The Real Hustle Eastender
Eastender Pop Idol News
15 To 1 The Bill
World
Drama
Sports
Hot Wars
Emmerdal.
10 O’ clock News BBC
Panorama
I’m A Celebrity
Rugby
BBC ONE
BBC THR
E4
CBBC Cha
Cartoon
BBCi
BBC Radi
1
7
14
70
72
105
719
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
GUIDE
ŶTo the previous day
red
(DVB mode)
ŶTo the next day
green
(DVB mode)
ŶTo watch the programme
Select the event or programme
now on the air
select
watch
ŶTo view a programme list of the
selected type
(DVB mode)
yellow
All Types
Entertainment
Sport
Movie
News
Music
Children’s
Art/Culture
Social/Economics
Education
Lifestyle
Prog. Type
All Types
(Type list)
select
type
view
Ŷ To view details of the event
(DVB mode)
Select the event
select
Press again to return
to Programme Guide.
ŶTo view a programme list of the
selected category
blue
All Services
Free Services
Pay Services
All DVB Services
All Analogue Services
Radio
TV
Information
Profile 1
Profile 2
Profile 3
Profile 4
Category
All Services
(Category list)
select
category
view
Only Analogue
TV programmes
are listed
To list favourite programmes
p. 29
Using Programme Guide
Using Programme Guide enables you to select programme easily, view event informations, etc.
Programme GuideʊElectronic Programme Guide (EPG) provides an on-screen listing of the
programmes currently broadcast and the future broadcasts over the next seven days (depending on the
broadcasters).
This function varies depending on the country you select (p. 10).
Analogue programmes will be listed after DVB programmes. “D” means DVB programme and “A” means
Analogue programme.
View Programme Guide
Each time pressed, the layout will be changed (Landscape / Portrait).
ŶTo return to TV
EXIT
Note
When this TV is turned on for the fi rst time, or the TV is switched off for more than a week, it may take some time
before the Programme Guide is completely shown.
Portrait (Displays by time)
Current date and time
Event
Landscape (Displays by programme)
Programme Guide time
Programme Guide date
Example: Example:
Programme
ŶDepending on the country you select,
Programme Guide may not be supported
In this case, Programme List will appear.
Cartoon Nwk
All Analogue Services
BBC Radio Wales
BBC Radio Cymru
BBC ONE Wales
BBC THREE
BBCi
CBBC Channel
6
7
8
1
2
3
4
Select
Connect
EXIT
RETURN
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Programme List
select
programme
watch
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OPTION
SD CARD
EXIT
RETURN
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TELETEXT
INFORMATION
17:51 28 Feb
red
green
yellow
blue
MENU
MENU
red
green
Viewing Teletext
Switch to Teletext
1
Select the page
or
or
(Corresponds to the colour bar)
Displays Index
(content varies
depending on the
broadcasters)
Time / date
Current
page
number
Sub page number
Colour bar
ŶTo adjust contrast
MENU
(Press three times)
ŶTo return to TV
ŶUsing teletext conveniently
2
FULL /
TOP /
BOTTOM
Reveal
hidden
data
ŶRe-hide
red
Reveal hidden words e.g. quiz page answers
(TOP) (BOTTOM)
(Expand the BOTTOM half)
Normal (FULL)
(Expand the TOP half)
As the blue bar is displayed
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 selection of the topical subject
Page status information at the bottom of the screen
Available page up / down
red
green
To select among subject blocks
blue
To select next subject within the subject block
(After the last subject, it moves to the next subject block.)
yellow
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)
ŶTo change mode “Teletext” in Setup Menu (p. 25)
up
down
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Viewing
Viewing Teletext
INDEX
Return to the main index page
Stop automatic updating
(If you wish to hold the current page without updating)
ŶTo resume
HOLD
View in
multi
window
Watch TV and Teletext in two windows at once
MENU
Operations can be made only in Teletext screen.
(Press twice)
Select Picture and text
On or Off
Call up a
favourite
page
Call up the page stored in “blue”.
Factory setting is “P103”.
View a favourite page stored
Store
frequently
viewed
pages
Store frequently viewed pages in the colour bar
(List mode only)
press
and
hold
As page is
displayed
The number changes to white.
Corresponding
colour button
ŶTo change stored pages
press
and
hold
Enter new page number
Colour button you
want to change
View sub
page
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.
Enter the
4-digit number
example: P6
Appears at top of
the screen
ŶTo view specifi c sub page
MENU
blue
View sub page (Only when teletext is more than one page)
Watch
TV while
waiting
for update
P108
MENU
yellow yellow
Appears
when
updating is
completed
(You cannot change the programme.)
The news page provides a function that indicates arrival of latest news (“News Flash”).
Changes to TV screen temporarily
View the
updated
page
View the TV picture while searching for a teletext page
Teletext automatically updates itself when new information becomes available.
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OPTION
SD CARD
EXIT
RETURN
MULTI WINDOW DIRECT TV REC
INPUT
Watching Videos and DVDs
2
3
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.
Select the input mode connected to the equipment
Note
If the external equipment has an aspect adjustment function, set to “16:9”.
For details, see the manual of the equipment or ask your local dealer.
ŶTo return to TV
Display the Input select menu
Displays the selected mode
1
Turn the TV on
Ŷ
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 identifi ed by the SCART (pin 8)
terminal.
This function is also available for HDMI connections (p. 44).
ŶIf input mode is not switched automatically
Perform and
Dependant on the setup of the equipment
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 desired input is selected.
You can label or skip each input mode “Input Labels” (p. 34)
Input Selection
AV1
AV2/S
COMPONENT
AV3/S
PC
HDMI1
HDMI3
HDMI2
TV
4
View
select
watch
19
Viewing
Watching Videos and DVDs
VCR / DVD switch
Select VCR to operate Panasonic VCR 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
VCR: Rewind, view the picture rapidly in reverse
DVD: Skip to the previous track or title
Press and hold to search backward
Fast-forward / Skip / Search
VCR: 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
Panasonic equipment connected to the TV can be directly operated with the remote control.
Setting your remote control to operate Panasonic VCR, DVD, etc.
Set the VCR / DVD switch to the appropriate position
Press and hold during the following operations
Enter the appropriate code for the equipment
to be controlled, see table below
Press
“VCR” position
Equipment Code
VCR 10 (default)
DVD 11
“DVD” position
Equipment Code
DVD 70 (default)
Player home theatre
71
Note
Confi 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.
Main Menu
VIERA Link
Picture
Sound
Setup
Picture Menu 1/2
Viewing Mode Dynamic
Contrast
Brightness
Colour
Sharpness
Tint
Colour Balance Warm
Colour Management Off
P-NR Off
INPUT
OPTION
SD CARD
MULTI WINDOW DIRECT TV REC
EXIT
RETURN
N
1/2
Viewing Mode Dynamic
Contrast
Brightness
Colour
Sharpness
Tint
Colour Balance Warm
Colour Management Off
P-NR Off
Picture Menu
MENU
20
How to Use Menu Functions
Display the menu
3
2
4
Various menus allow you to make settings for the picture, sound, and other functions.
Displays the functions that can be set
(varies according to the input signal)
ŶTo return to TV
at any time
EXIT
ŶTo return to the
previous screen
RETURN
ŶTo change menu
pages
up
down
Select the menu
Select the item
(example: Picture Menu)
access
select
Adjust or select
change
(example: Picture Menu)
(example: Picture Menu)
store or access
(Required by
some functions)
1
select
ŶChoose from among
alternatives
ŶTo reset the settings
To reset the picture settings only
“Reset to Default”
in Picture Menu (p. 22)
To reset the sound settings only
“Reset to Default”
in Sound Menu (p. 23)
To reset the picture and sound
settings together
N
(
Also volume level and
aspect mode are reset
)
To initialize all settings
“Shipping Condition”
in Setup Menu (p. 33)
Colour Balance Normal
Changed
Number and positions of alternatives
ŶAdjust using the slide bar
Sharpness
Moved
ŶGo to the next screen
Tuning Menu Access
Displays the next screen
ŶEnter characters by free input menu
You can enter names or numbers freely for some items.
User input
Name
ABCDEFGH I JKLMN
UVWXYZ 0123456
abcdefghijklmn
uvwxyz( ) +- . *_
OPQRST
789 ! : #
opqr s t
Set characters
set
select
RETURN
Store
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