Operating Instructions LCD Television TX-37LZD70F Model No. INPUT OPTION SD CARD EXIT RETURN English 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.
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• Any functions related to DVB (Digital Video Broadcasting) will work in areas where DVB-T (MPEG2) digital terrestrial broadcasting are received. Consult your local Panasonic dealer with coverage areas. • DVB functions may not be available in some countries. •...
Using an unauthorized stand or other fi xtures may shelves above, etc.) make the TV shaky, risking injury. Be sure to ask your local Panasonic dealer to perform setup. Use optional stands / mounts (p. 6). Do not expose to direct sunlight...
Notes Auto power standby function Caution If no signal is received and no operation is When cleaning the TV, remove the performed in Analogue TV mode for 30 minutes, the TV will automatically go to standby mode. mains plug (Cleaning an energized TV may cause electrical shock.) Keep the TV away from these equipment Electronic equipment...
WARNING! Remove four screws. • 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.
Identifying Controls SD CARD slot Changes the (p. 33) input mode Increases or decreases the programme Swing door position by one. When a function is to open already displayed, press to increase or decrease the selected function. When Headphones in Standby mode, switches TV On. jack (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 1 Example 2 Connecting aerial Connecting DVD Recorder / VCR TV only TV, DVD Recorder or VCR Rear of the TV...
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Example 3 Connecting DVD Recorder / VCR and Set top box TV, DVD Recorder / VCR and Set top box Rear of the TV AC 220-240 V Aerial 50 / 60 Hz Mains lead RF cable AUDIO OUT RF cable SCART cable SCART cable (fully wired)
Auto Setup Search and store TV channels 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 (Takes a few seconds to be displayed) • You can now use the remote control to turn On the TV or turn the TV to standby mode.
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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 / 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...
Watching TV Turn power on (Press for about 1 second) Mains power On / Off switch should be On. Select DVB (Digital Video Broadcasting) INPUT or Analogue OPTION SD CARD EXIT 1 BBS 23:35 Profile 1 Change category Corontation Street 20 : 00 ~ 20 : 55 For info press RETURN...
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Other useful functions (Operate after Hold Freeze / unfreeze picture Display / hide subtitles (if available) STTL Display • To change the language for DVB subtitles “Preferred Subtitles” (p. 21) (If available) OPTION Check or change the current programme status instantly •...
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. Turn the TV on When connecting with SCART as example 2 or 3 (p.
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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 Standby Set to Standby mode / Turn on...
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.
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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 (Analogue mode only) Call up a • STTL Call up the page stored in “blue”. •...
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 (varies according to the input signal) INPUT OPTION SD CARD Select the menu EXIT access...
Overview Main Menu VIERA Link VIERA Link Menu The menu of the accessed VIERA Link Control Recorder equipment Speaker Selection Home Cinema Picture (p. 37) Sound Setup Picture Menu Viewing Mode Auto Contrast Brightness Colour Sharpness Tint Colour Balance Warm Colour Management P-NR Picture Menu...
How to Use Menu Functions Menu list Menu Item Adjustments / Confi gurations (alternatives) Controls the connected Panasonic equipment VIERA Link Control “Easy control only with VIERA remote control” (p. 37) “Speaker control” (p. 37) • You can also access VIERA Link Menu directly using the VIERA Link button on the Speaker Selection remote control.
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Menu list Menu Item Adjustments / Confi gurations (alternatives) Selects optional colour system based on video signals in AV mode AV Colour System (Auto / PAL / SECAM / M.NTSC / NTSC) DVB Profi le Edit Creates list of favourite programmes (p. 25) DVB Service List Skips the unwanted DVB channels (p.
DVB Settings (DVB mode) DVB Settings provide access to various advanced features. If in Analogue mode Select DVB INPUT Display the menu OPTION SD CARD EXIT RETURN Select “Setup” access Main Menu VIERA Link Picture Sound select Setup Select “Common Interface”, “System Update” or “Time Zone”...
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The Common Interface Module menu provides access to software contained on Common Interface (CI) Modules. This TV receiver works only Pay TV modules complying with CI standard. Caution • CI slot Turn Off Mains power On / Off switch Insert or whenever inserting or removing the CI remove module.
Editing Channels You can make your favourite channel lists, skip unwanted channels and control channel audience. Select DVB or Analogue • “DVB Profi le Edit” and “DVB Service List” are available in DVB mode only. INPUT OPTION SD CARD Display the menu EXIT RETURN Select “Setup”...
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Create your favourite channel list (Profi le) from various broadcasters (up to 4: Profi le 1 to 4). The list is displayed in information banner (p. 13) and then easily accessed. A channel is added Select a channel and add it to the list Profile Editor Wed 12/05/04 10:46 Profile Editor...
Tuning Channels You can re-tune all TV channels when moving house or search for new services which may have recently started broadcasting. Select DVB or Analogue • “DVB Manual Tuning”, “Add New DVB Services”, “New Service Message” and “DVB Signal Condition” are available in DVB mode only. •...
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Automatically set the DVB and Analogue channels received in the area. If a Child Lock PIN number (p. 25) has been set, it must be entered. Start Auto Setup Settings are made automatically Auto Setup Auto Setup - Digital and Analogue Digital Scan Analogue Scan 78 1...
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Tuning Channels Normally use “Auto Setup” or “Add New DVB Services” for the DVB channel setting. If tuning has not done completely, use this function. Set DVB select channel channel DVB Manual Tuning Frequency [CH21] 474,00 adjust frequency Signal Quality manually Signal Strength (set where the level of “Signal Quality”...
Restore Settings Resets the TV to its original condition, i.e. no channels tuned in. All settings (channels, picture, sound quality, etc.) are reset. Display the menu INPUT OPTION SD CARD EXIT Select “Setup” access Main Menu VIERA Link RETURN Picture Sound select Setup...
Input Labels For easier identifi 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. 14) Display the menu INPUT OPTION SD CARD EXIT Select “Setup”...
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. 38) Select the external input INPUT OPTION SD CARD EXIT...
Electrical interference, static electricity, or erroneous operation may damage the data or card. • Back up the recorded data at regular intervals in case of deteriorated or damaged data or erratic operation of the TV. (Panasonic is not liable for any deterioration or damage of recorded data.)
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(Photos) • For details on SD Cards (p. 42) To insert To remove Card Label surface Push until a Press the centre of the card click is heard Slide show Start Slide show (operate in step Start Slide show Select the photo for the fi rst view •...
Q-Link Functions Q-Link connects the TV and VCR / DVD recorder, enables easy recording and playback. Condition • Use the VCR / DVD recorder with the following logos: “Q-Link”, “NEXTVIEWLINK”, “DATA LOGIC”, “Easy Link”, “Megalogic”, or “SMARTLINK” • Connect the equipment to this TV’s AV1 or AV2 terminal via a “fully-wired” SCART cable. (p. 38) •...
( 2): Enquire at your local digital equipment retailer shop. Summary of Control functions Connecting with an HDMI cable to Panasonic equipment with VIERA Link function, you can control the equipment (p. 36). You can use VIERA Link and Q-Link functions together.
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Enjoy additional HDMI Inter-Operability with Panasonic products which have “HDAVI Control” function. This TV supports “HDAVI Control 2” function. Connections to some Panasonic equipment (DVD Recorder DIGA, HD Video Camera, Player theatre, Amplifi er, etc.) with HDMI cables allow you to interface them automatically.
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TV is automatically turned on. link (Only when TV is in Standby mode.) When TV is set to Standby mode, the connected Panasonic equipment is also Power off automatically set to Standby.
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 specifi cations (p. 47). Fully wired HDMI compliant cable Fully wired HDMI compliant cable...
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Use fully wired HDMI compliant cable. • Read the manuals of the equipment too. Easy playback, Easy control only with VIERA remote control HD Video Camera Panasonic DVD Recorder Panasonic Speaker system Player theatre Panasonic DVD Recorder, HD Video Camera, etc.
Technical Information Aspect Ratio The optimum size and aspect can be chosen, and you can enjoy fi ner images. (p. 13) Auto: Auto aspect determines the best aspect ratio to use to fi ll your screen. It does this using a four step process to determine if the picture being viewed is a widescreen picture.
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If you connect the same kind of equipment at once (for example: one DIGA to HDMI1 / another DIGA to HDMI2), VIERA Link is available for the terminal with the smaller number. • “HDAVI Control 2” is the newest standard (current as of February, 2007) for Panasonic’s HDAVI Control compatible equipment. This standard is compatible with Panasonic’s conventional HDAVI equipment.
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If miniSD Card is used, insert / remove it together with the adapter. • Check the latest information on the card type at the following website. (English only) http://panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/cs/ DCF (Design rule for camera fi le system): Unifi ed standard established by Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association (JEITA). Note •...
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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 59 to 86 Hz (more than 1,024 signal lines could result in incorrect display of the image).
FAQs Before requesting service or assistance, please follow these simple guides to resolve the problem. If problem still persists, please contact your local Panasonic dealer for assistance. White spots or shadow To customer using indoor images (noise) aerial In order to enjoy a good quality DVB image, it is important to receive a good quality DVB signal.
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If “Signal Quality” or “Signal Strength” are displayed in red, check Interference or aerial. frozen / disappearing If problem persists, consult your local Panasonic dealer. • image in DVB Turn the TV off with the Mains power On / Off switch, then turn it On again.
HDMI, the HDMI Logo and High-Defi nition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC. • HDAVI Control is a trademark of Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. Trade Mark of the DVB Digital Video Broadcasting Project (1991 to 1996) TX-37LZD70F Declaration of Conformity No 4888, 15 June 2007...
Specifi cations Power Source AC 220-240 V, 50 / 60 Hz Average use 194 W Standby condition 0,4 W (Without DVB recording) / 19 W (With DVB recording) Aspect Ratio 16:9 94 cm (diagonal) Visible screen size 819 mm (W) × 460 mm (H) Number of pixels 2,073,600 (1,920 (W) ×...
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