Panasonic TC-L37G1 manuale d’uso

TM Quick Start Guide (See page 8-16) Gu ía de inicio rápido (vea la página 8-16) Operating Instructions 32” Class 720p/37” Class 1080p LCD HDTV (31.5/37.0 inches measured diagonally) Manual de instrucciones T elevisión de alta definición de 720p y clase 32” /1080p y clase 37” de LCD (31,5/37,0 pulgadas medidas diagonalmente) Model No. [...]

2 HDMI, the HDMI logo and High- Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC. VIERA Link™ is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation. SDHC Logo is a trademark. HDA VI Control™ is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. DOLBY and the double-D symbol a[...]

3 Viewing Advanced F AQs, etc. Quick Start Guide This product qualifies for ENERGY ST AR in the “Home” setting and this is the setting in which energy savings will be achieved. Any modifications to the “Home” setting or other factory default settings could result in greater energy consumption beyond levels that meet ENERGY ST AR qualificati[...]

4 ANTENNA LEAD-IN WIRE ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT (NEC SECTION 810-20) GROUNDING CONDUCTORS (NEC SECTION 810-21) GROUND CLAMPS POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM (NEC ART 250, P ART H) ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT GROUND CLAMP EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER (NEC) NA TIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE Safety Precautions Note to CA TV System Installer This [...]

5 19) An outside antenna system should not be lo cat ed in the vicinity of overhead power lines, other electric light, power circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing an outside antenna system, extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal.[...]

6 CEA CHILD SAFETY NOTICES: Flat panel displays are not al ways supported on the proper stands or installed according to the manufacturer’s recommendat ions. Flat panel displays that are inappropriately situated on dressers, bookcases, shelves, desks, speaker s, chests or carts may fall over and may cause personal injury or even death. The consum[...]

7 FCC ST A TEMENT This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if [...]

8 Accessories/Optional Accessory Check you have all the items shown. Optional Accessory W all-hanging bracket TY -WK3L2RW 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. Accessories Accessories Remote Control T ransmi[...]

9 Quick Start Guide Accessories/Optional Accessory A A Attaching the pedestal to TV Fix securely with assembly screws A . (T otal 4 screws) T ighten screws firmly . W ARNING Always be sure to ask a qualified technician to carry out set-up. Incorrect fitting may cause equipment to fall, resulting in injury and product damage. Do not disassemble or m[...]

10 T o connect the antenna terminal and Cable Box ANT OUT ANT IN ANTENNA Cable In DIO HDMI 1 HDMI 2 DIO HDMI 1 HDMI 2 Basic Connection Note Not all cables and external equipment shown in this book are supplied with the TV . For more details on the external equipment’s connections, please refer to the operating manuals for the equipment. For addit[...]

11 Quick Start Guide Basic Connection (TV + DVD Recorder or VCR) (Antenna + TV) T o connect the antenna terminal and DVD recorder or VCR ANT OUT ANT IN ANTENNA Cable In Y P R P B R L AUDIO R L AUDIO VIDEO HDMI 1 HDMI 2 COMPONENT IN VIDEO IN 1 AUDIO IN PC DIGIT AL AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN PC DIGIT AL AUDIO OUT A B C Example 2 Connecting DVD recorder (VCR)[...]

12 T o connect the antenna terminal and Satellite Receiver and DVD recorder or VCR ANT IN ANT OUT ANT IN ANTENNA Cable In Y P R P B R L AUDIO R L AUDIO VIDEO HDMI 1 HDMI 2 COMPONENT IN VIDEO IN 1 AUDIO IN PC DIGIT AL AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN PC DIGIT AL AUDIO OUT A B C Basic Connection (Continued) Example 3 Connecting DVD recorder (VCR) and satellite rec[...]

13 Quick Start Guide Basic Connection (A V cable connections) (TV + DVD Recorder or VCR + Satellite Receiver) High-Definition Standard-Definition Note Some programs contain a copyright protection signal to prevent recording. When the copyright protection program is displayed, do not connect the other TV monitor through a VCR. Video signals fed thro[...]

14 Identifying Controls Remote control sensor Within about 23 feet (7 meters) in front of the TV set. Power indicator ( on: red, off: no light) Note The TV consumes a limited amount of power as long as the power cord is inserted into the wall outlet. Do not place any objects between the TV remote control sensor and remote control. TV controls/indic[...]

15 Quick Start Guide First Time Setup Identifying Controls First T ime Setup “First time setup” is displayed only when the TV is turned on for the first time after the power cord is inserted into a wall outlet and when “Auto power on” (p. 28-29) is set to “No”. or ■ Press to exit from a menu screen ■ Press to return to the previous [...]

16 First T ime Setup (Continued) ■ Press to exit from a menu screen Note T o change setting (Language/Clock/ ANT/Cable setup/ Input labels) later , go to Menu screen (p. 28) About broadcasting systems Analog (NTSC): Conventional broadcasting Digital (A TSC): New programming that allows you to view more channels featuring high-quality video and so[...]

17 Quick Start Guide Viewing W atching TV First Time Setup W atching TV Connect the TV to a cable box/cable, set-top-box, satellite box or antenna cable (p. 10-13) T o watch TV and other functions T urn power on (TV) or Note If the mode is not TV , press and select TV . (p. 22) Select a channel number up down or ■ T o directly input the digital c[...]

18 W atching TV (Continued) ■ Other Useful Functions (Operate after ) Information Recall ■ Displays or removes the channel banner . 15-2 12:30 PM 30 THE NEWS CC SAP T V - G 1080i S t a n d a r d 4 : 3 ABC-HD Channel Station identifier SAP indication Signal resolution Rating Level Picture mode Sleep timer remaining time Aspect ratio Closed capti[...]

19 Viewing Using VIERA TOOLS W atching TV Using VIERA T OOLS VIERA T OOLS are the easy way to access high use menu items. They are displayed as shortcut icons on the TV screen. Unlike a conventional menu, you can enjoy using, playing or setting a function quickly . ■ Press to exit from a menu screen ■ Press to return to the previous screen Disp[...]

20 V iewing from an SD Card Y ou can view photos taken with a digital camera or digital video camera and saved on an SD card. (Media other than SD Cards may not be reproduced properly .) ■ Press to exit from a menu screen ■ Press to return to the previous screen Insert the SD card * This setting will be skipped next time unless you select “Se[...]

21 Viewing Viewing from SD Card SD Card Insert the card Remove the card Compliant card type (maximum capacity): SDHC Card (16 GB), SD Card (2 GB), miniSD Card (1 GB) (requiring miniSD Card adapter) For cautions and details on SD Cards (p. 46) Label surface Push until a click is heard Press in lightly on SD Card, then release. Sort ■ T o sort by F[...]

22 W atching V ideos and DVDs If you have applicable equipment connected to the TV , you can watch videos and DVDs on the TV’s screen. Input Select Y ou can select the external equipment to access. ■ T o return to TV With the connected equipment turned On Display the Input select menu Select the input mode Input select TV 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Compon[...]

23 Viewing Watching V ideos and DVDs VIERA Link TM Setting If you connect equipment that has the “HDA VI Control” function to a TV using an HDMI cable, you will find it easier to use. Please refer to p. 30-35. Before using these functions, you need to set “VIERA Link” setting to “On” as shown below . ■ Press to exit from a menu screen[...]

24 Displaying PC Screen on TV The screen of the PC connected to the unit can be displayed on the TV . Y ou can also listen to PC sound with the audio cable connected. T o connect PC (p. 43) Display the Input select menu Input select TV 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Component HDMI 2 HDMI 3 Video 1 PC Video 2 AUX GAME HDMI 1 GAME GAME Select “PC” PC Displays P[...]

25 Viewing Displaying PC Screen on TV ■ PC menu setting (change as desired) Making settings “How to Use Menu Functions” to (p. 26) Menu Item Adjustments/Configurations (options) Picture PC adjustments Reset to defaults Resets PC adjust Sync H & V : The H and V sync signals are input from the HD/VD connector . (p. 48) On green: Uses a sync[...]

26 Menu Item Picture Reset to defaults Picture mode Back light Contrast, Brightness, Color , Tint, Sharpness Color temp. Color mgmt. x.v .Color A.I. picture Video NR Zoom adjustments PC adjustments Advanced picture 3D Y/C filter Color matrix MPEG NR Motion Picture Pro 3 Black level HD size (TC-L37G1 only) H size Audio Reset to defaults Bass T reble[...]

27 Advanced How to Use Menu Functions (picture, sound quality , etc.) In A V mode, the Audio menu and Setup menu give fewer options. Bass boost sound feature does not work when using headphones. Adjustments/Configurations (alternatives) Resets all picture adjustments to factory default settings except for “Advanced picture”. Reset to defaults B[...]

28 Menu Item Setup SUB MENU Channel surf mode Set favorite Edit CH caption Signal meter Menu Item Setup Channel surf mode Language Clock ANT/Cable setup Input labels VIERA Link settings VIERA Link Power on link Power off link Stand-by power save Auto power stand-by Default speakers ECO/energy saving Power save No signal for 10 minutes No activity f[...]

29 Advanced How to Use Menu Functions (picture, sound quality , etc.) Adjustments/Configurations (alternatives) Sets the mode to select the channel with Channel up/down button (All/Favorite/Digital only/Analog only) Sets favorite channels. (p. 18) Changes the station identifier . (p. 39) Checks the signal strength if interference or freezing occurs[...]

30 VIERA Link TM “HDA VI Control TM ” Simultaneously control all Panasonic “HDA VI Control” equipped components using one button on the TV remote. Enjoy additional HDMI Inter-Operability with Panasonic products which have the “HDA VI Control” function. This TV supports “HDA VI Control 4” function. Connections to the equipment (DVD r[...]

31 Advanced VIERA Link TM “HDA VI Control TM ” ANTENNA Cable In Y P R P B R L AUDIO R L AUDIO VIDEO HDMI 1 HDMI 2 COMPONENT IN VIDEO IN 1 AUDIO IN PC DIGITAL AUDIO OUT ANTENNA Cable In Y P R P B R L AUDIO R L AUDIO VIDEO COMPONENT IN AUDIO IN PC VIERA Link TM Connections Follow the connection diagrams below for HDA VI control of a single piece [...]

32 VIERA Link TM “HDA VI Control TM ” Automatic Input Switching Power on link Power off link Stand-by power save (for “HDA VI Control 4” (with quick start mode)) Auto power stand-by (for “HDA VI Control 2 or later”) Default speakers One-touch theater playback Providing the setting information (for “HDA VI Control 3 or later”) Automa[...]

33 Advanced VIERA Link TM “HDA VI Control TM ” (Continued) At the start of the DIGA, Player theater , or RAM theater playback, the TV’s input automatically switches to the input based on the playback equipment. For the RAM theater , the speakers automatically switch to the theater system. If using the DIGA operation, the TV’s input automati[...]

34 VIERA Link TM “HDA VI Control TM ” Y ou can enjoy more convenient operation with the “HDA VI Control” function in the “VIERA Link” menu. For more details on the “HDA VI Control” function, refer to p. 30 or ■ Press to exit from a menu screen ■ Press to return to the previous screen Display VIERA Link menu select next VIERA Lin[...]

35 Advanced VIERA Link TM “HDA VI Control TM ” (Continued) Y ou can select Home theater or TV speakers for audio output. Control theater speakers with the TV’ s remote control. This function is available only when Panasonic Amplifier or Player theater is connected. ■ Home theater: Adjustment for equipment V olume up / down Mute The sound of[...]

36 Lock Y ou can lock specified channels or shows to prevent children from watching objectionable content. ■ Press to exit from a menu screen Caution Make a note of your password in case you forget it. (If you have forgotten your password, consult your local dealer .) Note When you select a locked channel, a message will be displayed that allows [...]

37 Advanced Lock ■ T o select the channel or the rating of the program to be locked Channel lock Select up to 7 (1-7) channels to be blocked. These channels will be blocked regardless of the program rating. Select “Mode” and set to “Custom” Select channel to lock. Custom 3 4 - - - Channel lock Mode Channel 1 Channel 2 Channel 3 Channel 4 [...]

38 Editing and Setting Channels ■ T o reset the settings of setup menu Select “Reset to defaults” in Setup menu ( ) and press OK Input your 4-digit password with number buttons Select “YES” on the confirmation screen and press O K The current channel settings can be changed according to your needs and reception conditions. ■ Press to ex[...]

39 Advanced Editing and Setting Channels If “Lock” (p. 36) is activated and “ANT/Cable setup” is selected, “Enter password.” will be displayed. Automatically searches and adds available channels to the memory . Select “ANT in” Select Cable or Antenna. Or select “Not used” (p. 16). Select “Auto program” Cable ANT/Cable setup [...]

40 Closed Caption Closed caption Display Closed caption The television includes a built-in decoder that is capable of providing a text display of the audio. The program being viewed must be transmitting Closed caption (CC) information. (p. 45) ■ Select the item and set Primary CC1 On Closed caption Digital Mode Analog Digital setting Reset to def[...]

41 Advanced Input Labels Closed Caption Input Labels Input labels Display labels of Connected devices Devices connected to external input terminals can be labeled for easier identification during input selection. (In selecting input mode from p. 22 ) ■ Select the terminal and label of the external equipment GAME GAME Input labels Component HDMI 1[...]

42 Using T imer The TV can automatically turn On/Of f at the designated date and time. The Clock must be set before On time/Off time settings. (p. 15) The “Sleep” timer and “On / Off timer” will not work if the “Auto power on” (p. 28) is set. ■ Press to exit from a menu screen ■ Press to return to the previous screen Note The TV aut[...]

43 Advanced Recommended A V Connections Using T imer ANTENNA Cable In Y P R P B R L AUDIO R L AUDIO VIDEO HDMI 1 HDMI 2 COMPONENT IN VIDEO IN 1 AUDIO IN PC DIGITAL AUDIO OUT Recommended A V Connections These diagrams show our recommendations on how to connect the TV unit to your various equipment. For other connections, consult the instructions for[...]

44 Ratings List for Lock “V -chip” technology enables you to lock channels or shows according to standard ratings set by the entertainment industry . (p. 37) ■ U.S. MOVIE RA TINGS (MP AA) NR NO RA TING (NOT RA TED) AND NA (NOT APPLICABLE) PROGRAMS. Movie which has not been rated or where rating does not apply . G GENERAL AUDIENCES. All ages a[...]

45 F AQs, etc. T echnical Information Ratings List for Lock T echnical Information Closed caption (CC) For viewing the CC of digital broadcasting, set the aspect to FULL (If viewing with H-FILL, JUST , ZOOM or 4:3; characters might be cut off). The CC can be displayed on the TV if the receiver (such as a set-top box or satellite receiver) has the C[...]

46 T echnical Information (Continued) Message Meaning SD card slot is empty . The card is not inserted. No photos The card has no data or this type of data is not supported. Cannot read file The file is broken or unreadable. The TV does not support the format. Data format for SD Card browsing Photo: Still images recorded with digital still cameras [...]

47 F AQs, etc. T echnical Information VIERA Link TM “HDA VI Control TM ” HDMI connections to some Panasonic equipment allow you to interface automatically . (p. 30) This function may not work normally depending on the equipment condition. The equipment can be operated by other remote controls with this function on even if TV is in Standby mode.[...]

48 1 678 3 9 45 10 15 14 13 12 11 2 T echnical Information (Continued) Input signal that can be displayed * Mark: Applicable input signal for Component (Y , P B , P R ), HDMI and PC horizontal frequency (kHz) vertical frequency (Hz) COMPONENT HDMI PC 525 (480) / 60i 15.73 59.94 ** 525 (480) /60p 31.47 59.94 ** 750 (720) /60p 45.00 59.94 ** 1,125 (1[...]

49 F AQs, etc. Care and Cleaning T echnical Information Care and Cleaning First, unplug the Power cord plug from the wall outlet. Display panel The front of the display panel has been specially treated. Wipe the panel surface gently using only a cleaning cloth or a soft, lint- free cloth. If the surface is particularly dirty , soak a soft, lint-fre[...]

50 FA Q 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 or Panasonic Service Center for assistance. For details (p. 54, 55) For additional assistance, please contact us via the website at: www .panasonic.com/contactinfo www .[...]

51 F AQs, etc. Frequently Asked Questions Problem Actions Screen Sound Other If there is a problem with your TV , please refer to the table below to determine the symptoms, then carry out the suggested check. If this does not solve the problem, please contact your local Panasonic dealer , quoting the model number and serial number (both found on th[...]

52 Specifications 35.2 ” (894 mm) 3.8 ” (95 mm) 3.4 ” (85 mm) 1 1.3 ” (287 mm) 3.9 ” (99 mm) 3.6 ” (89 mm) 15.8 ” (399 mm) 22.4 ” (568 mm) 24.1 ” (611 mm) 30.6 ” (777 mm) 8.6 ” (217 mm) 19.8 ” (501 mm) 21.3 ” (541 mm) 14.2 ” (359 mm) Note Design and Specifications are subject to change without notice. Mass and Dimensions[...]

53 F AQs, etc. Limited W arranty (for U.S.A. and Puerto Rico only) Specifications Limited W arranty Coverage If your product does not work properly because of a defect in materials or workmanship, Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company (referred to as “the warrantor”) will, for the length of the period indicated on the chart below , which start[...]

54 Customer Services Directory (for U.S.A. and Puerto Rico) Customer Services Directory (United States and Puerto Rico) Obtain Product Information and Operating Assistance; locate your nearest Dealer or Service Center; purchase Parts and Accessories; or make Customer Service and Literature requests by visiting our Web Site at: http://www .panasonic[...]

55 F AQs, etc. Limited W arranty (for Canada) Customer Services Directory (for U.S.A. and Puerto Rico) Limited W arranty (for Canada) Panasonic Canada Inc. P ANASONIC PRODUCT - LIMITED W ARRANTY Panasonic Canada Inc. warrants this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship and agrees to remedy any such defect for a period as stated[...]

Customer ’ s Record The model number and serial number of this product can be found on its back cover . Y ou should note this serial number in the space provided below and retain this book, plus your purchase receipt, as a permanent record of your purchase to aid in identification in the event of theft or loss, and for W arranty Service purposes.[...]