Operating Instructions LCD TV TX-37LZ800A 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 TQB4GC0009...
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Turn your own living room into a movie theatre! Experience an amazing level of multi-...
/ mounting equipment Using an unauthorized stand or other fi xtures may 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 allow children to...
Caution When cleaning the TV, remove the mains plug (Cleaning an energized TV may cause electrical shock.) When TV will not be used for a long 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.
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.
Identifying Controls Power LED Remote control • Standby: red signal receiver 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 Standby On / Off switch...
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 Mains lead Note •...
Auto Tuning Search and store TV channels automatically. These steps are not necessary if the setup has been completed by your local dealer. POWER INPUT OPTION SD CARD EXIT RETURN • If tuning have failed • To initialize all settings •...
Language Setting You can change language for on-screen displays. POWER INPUT MULTI PIP OPTION SD CARD ASPECT EXIT RETURN F.P. RECALL MUTE Display the menu Select “Setup” Main Menu VIERA Link Picture Sound Setup Select “OSD Language” Setup Menu Service List Edit Child Lock Access Tuning Menu...
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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 POWER INPUT MULTI PIP OPTION SD CARD ASPECT EXIT RETURN F.P. RECALL MUTE ■ Other useful functions Hold Freeze / unfreeze picture Check or change the current programme status instantly Display the CH Colour Set selectable Adjusts the colour density settings for Picture Menu (p.
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■ Other useful functions Display programme information Display Sound mute information Stereo sound banner • To select another programme • To hide Change the aspect ratio Enjoy viewing the picture at its optimum size and aspect. • Change To change the mode Display Aspect aspect Selection list...
Watching Videos and DVDs Connect the external equipment (VCRs, DVD equipment, etc.) and you can watch the input. To connect the equipment (p. 8) The Remote Control is capable of operating some functions of selected Panasonic external equipment. POWER INPUT...
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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 POWER...
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.
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Stop automatic updating (If you wish to hold the current page without updating) HOLD ■ Return to the main index page INDEX Call up a View a favourite page stored • favourite F.P. • pages Watch TV and Teletext in two windows at once View in MULTI PIP multi...
How to Use Menu Functions Various menus allow you to make settings for the picture, sound, and other functions. POWER INPUT MULTI PIP OPTION SD CARD ASPECT EXIT RETURN F.P. RECALL MUTE POWER SURROUND ■ To return to TV at any time EXIT ■...
■ Overview Main Menu VIERA Link Picture Sound Setup • Depending on the received signals, available items are varied. VIERA Link Menu Pause Live TV Access Direct TV Rec Start VIERA Link Control Recorder Speaker Selection Home Cinema (p. 33) Picture Menu Menu Standard...
How to Use Menu Functions ■ Menu list Menu Item Pause Live TV Direct TV Rec VIERA Link Control Speaker Selection Menu Contrast, Brightness, Colour, Sharpness Tint Colour Temperature CH Colour Set Colour Management P-NR 3D-COMB Reset to Default Menu Bass Treble Balance...
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■ Menu list Menu Item AV Colour System Colour Matrix Service List Edit Child Lock 24p Film Channel Selection Auto Tuning Manual Tuning Off Timer OSD Language Teletext Teletext Character Set Shipping Condition Picture Overscan Input Labels Banner Display Timeout VIERA Link Power off Link Power on Link...
Editing Programmes You can skip unwanted programmes or edit programmes. POWER INPUT MULTI PIP OPTION SD CARD ASPECT EXIT RETURN F.P. RECALL MUTE ■ To return to TV EXIT Display the menu Select “Setup” Main Menu VIERA Link Picture Sound Setup Select “Service List Edit”...
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 BBC1 ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** 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. POWER INPUT MULTI PIP OPTION SD CARD ASPECT EXIT RETURN F.P. RECALL MUTE ■ To return to TV EXIT Display the menu Select “Setup”...
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Automatically retune all programmes received in the area. • If a Child Lock PIN number (p. 26) has been set, it must be entered. Select the Channel Selection method (Position / Direct) ■ Position Example Programme Number Channel Display Received Programme ■...
Control Programme Audience You can lock specifi c 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.) INPUT OPTION SD CARD EXIT RETURN ■...
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 OPTION SD CARD EXIT RETURN ■ To return to TV EXIT Check the message and initialise Shipping Condition All tuning data will be erased Are you sure?
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 INPUT OPTION SD CARD EXIT RETURN ■ To return to TV EXIT ■...
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 OPTION SD CARD EXIT RETURN ■...
Viewing from SD Card The still images recorded by the digital camera will be displayed. INPUT OPTION SD CARD EXIT RETURN RECALL ■ To return to thumbnail screen RETURN ■ To return to TV EXIT SD CARD Insert the SD Card Enter SD mode (Photo View Mode) •...
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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.) Message Cannot read fi le Is SD Card in? No valid fi...
VIERA Link “ ∗ 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, Amplifi er, etc.) with HDMI cable allow you to interface them automatically.
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■ 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. • If you cannot operate, check the settings and the equipment •...
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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”...
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■ 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 Amplifi er or Player theatre which has “HDAVI Control” function.
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. 46). AV IN Fully wired HDMI compliant cable AV4 IN VIDEO...
To watch satellite broadcasts Set top box To listen with speakers Optical digital Amplifi er with audio cable speaker system To watch DVDs (Viewing) DVD player (Listening) MONITOR DIGITAL AUDIO Conversion adapter (if necessary) (Viewing) (Listening) Chrominance in Chrominance earth Hot Plug Detect DDC/CEC Ground 17 TMDS Clock Shield 11...
Technical Information Channel Plan China Hong Kong Asia/M.East NZ / Indonesia Indian CATV CIS / E.Europe South Africa American System American CATV CH DISPLAY – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – –...
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The optimum size and aspect can be chosen, and you can enjoy fi ner images. (p. 13) 16:9 Signal name PAL 525/60 NTSC 4.43 NTSC 3.58 525(480)/60i 525(480)/60p 625(576)/50i 625(576)/50p 750(720)/50p 750(720)/60p 1125(1080)/50i 1125(1080)/60i 1125(1080)/50p 1125(1080)/60p 1125(1080)/24p PC input Note •...
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• About HDMI cable for connecting Panasonic HD Video Camera, read the manual of the equipment. • If more than one equipment of the same type are connected to the TV by HDMI cables, for example two DIGA Recorders to HDMI1 and HDMI2, VIERA Link will only be available for the lower terminal number, in this case HDMI1.
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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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Technical Information 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 images (noise) • Check the position, direction, and connection of the aerial.
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FAQs Problem Chaotic image, noisy No image can be displayed Blurry or distorted image (no sound or low volume) Unusual image is displayed No sound is produced Sound level is low or sound is distorted Sound is unusual Pictures from external equipment are unusual when the equipment is connected via HDMI...
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Specifi cations Power Source Average use Standby condition Aspect Ratio Visible screen size Number of pixels Speaker Audio Output Headphones PC signals Receiving Systems / Band name Receiving Channels (Regular TV) Aerial - Rear Operating Conditions AUDIO L - R VIDEO Input COMPONENT...