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    Operating Instructions LCD TV Model No. TH-L37V10A Thank you for purchasing this Panasonic product. 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 . TQB4GC0268 English th_l37v10a_Eng_4gc0268.indb 1 th_l37v10a_Eng_4gc0268.indb 1 2009/07[...]

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    2 T urn your own living room into a movie theatre! Experience an amazing level of multi- Receive digital terrestrial services using an integrated Digital TV tuner Sharp pictures with HDMI terminal Create home theatre and DVD recorder link-ups with “VIERA Link” without complicated settings! T rade Mark of the DVB Digital Video Broadcasting Proje[...]

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    Basic Advanced T echnical Quick Start Guide 3 media excitement Enjoy rich multimedia SD Card Camcorder Personal computer Set top box DVD player DVD Recorder VCR Contents Be Sure to Read Safety Precautions ······································· 4 (W arning / Important Installation Notices) Maintenance ····[...]

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    4 Safety Precautions W arning 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 fire. 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 l[...]

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    5 Important Installation Notices Install TV on a stable surface If a television is not positioned in a sufficiently stable location, it can be potentially hazardous due to falling. Many injuries, particularly to children, can be avoided by taking simple precautions such as: Using cabinets or stands recommended by the manufacturer of the television.[...]

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    6 Maintenance 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 [...]

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    Maintenance Licence Accessories / Options Quick Start Guide 7 Accessories / Options Caution 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. Check that you have the accessories and items shown Remote Control N[...]

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    SD CARD 8 Identifying Controls TV Accessories / Options Preventing the TV from falling over This TV could fall over if it's pushed, pulled or knocked down. We therefore recommend the TV is secured to the base as illustrated. This measure is designed to reduce the risk of injury from a falling TV . However , it cannot guarantee protection in al[...]

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    Accessories / Options Identifying Controls Quick Start Guide EXIT TEXT STTL INDEX HOLD ASPECT PROGRAMME REC INPUT TV AV BD/DVD TV OPTION RETURN MENU G U I D E MUTE SURROUND RG YB INFO POWER POWER PIP V I E R A T O O L S V I E R A L i n k 9 Remote Control Cursor buttons Makes selections and adjustments ● Standby On / Off switch Switches TV On or O[...]

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    10 Connecting DVD Recorder / VCR TV , DVD Recorder or VCR VIDEO VIDEO COMPONENT AUDIO R L AUDIO R P R /C R P B /C B P R /C R P B /C B Y Y L AUDIO RL COMPONENT PC VIDEO DIGIT AL AUDIO OUT MONITOR OUT AV 1 IN AV 2 IN RF OUT RF IN AUDIO OUT VIDEO OUT Basic Connection External equipment and cables shown are not supplied with this TV . Please ensure tha[...]

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    Basic Connection Auto T uning Quick Start Guide INPUT V I E R A T O O L S REC PROGRAMME INDEX HOLD STTL TEXT ASPECT TV AV BD/DVD TV OPTION G U I D E V I E R A L i n k MUTE SURROUND R G Y B INFO POWER POWER PIP EXIT MENU RETURN 11 Auto T uning Search and store TV channels automatically . These steps are not necessary if the setup has been completed [...]

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    Using the On-Screen Displays 12 Many features available on this TV can be accessed via the On-Screen Display menu. ON SCREEN HELP Instructions box (example: Sound Menu) Select EXIT Change RETURN Reset Sound Defaults Reset Mode Music Bass Treble Balance Headphone Volume Surround Off Volume Correction Sound Menu Speaker Distance to Wall Over 30cm +4 [...]

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    W atching TV Auto T uning Basic Quick Start Guide V I E R A T O O L S REC PROGRAMME INDEX TEXT AV BD/DVD TV RETURN V I E R A L i n k MUTE SURROUND POWER INPUT EXIT HOLD STTL ASPECT TV OPTION G U I D E R G Y B INFO POWER PIP MENU Hold HOLD Freeze / unfreeze picture Display / hide subtitles (if available) STTL Display subtitles 13 W atching TV Other [...]

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    INFO Display information banner Other useful functions T o confirm another tuned channel name ● T o watch the programme listed in the banner ● T o select a favourite list (Digital TV mode) ● B T o hide ● EXIT Information on the next programme (Digital TV mode) ● T o set display timeout “Banner Display T imeout” (p. 25) ● Extra infor[...]

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    W atching TV Basic Other useful functions ASPECT Change the aspect ratio Enjoy viewing the picture at its optimum size and aspect. A SPECT Display Aspect Selection list store select While the list is displayed, select the mode T o change the mode using the ASPECT button only ASPECT Press repeatedly until you reach the desired mode ● 16:9 14:9 Jus[...]

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    Other useful functions Multi window 16 W atching TV PIP View in multi window Remote control operations apply to the main screen. ● Enjoy viewing two images at once, such as a TV programme and a DVD. Picture-in-Picture mode (PinP) Picture-and-Picture mode (PandP) DVD EXIT PandP Swap AV1 Y G AV1 DVD EXIT PinP Swap Main screen Sub screen B AV1 EXIT [...]

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    W atching TV Using TV Guide Basic INPUT V I E R A T O O L S REC PROGRAMME INDEX HOLD STTL TEXT ASPECT TV AV BD/DVD TV OPTION RETURN MENU V I E R A L i n k MUTE SURROUND POWER POWER PIP EXIT G U I D E INFO R G B Y 17 Using TV Guide V iew TV Guide Each time pressed, the layout will be changed. (Landscape / Portrait) TV Guide: Landscape All Types All [...]

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    18 Stop automatic updating (If you wish to hold the current page without updating) T o resume HOLD HOLD T o change mode “T eletext” in Setup Menu (p. 25) V I E R A T O O L S ASPECT OPTION RETURN G U I D E V I E R A L i n k MUTE SURROUND INFO EXIT INDEX HOLD STTL TEXT MENU R G Y B PIP V iewing T eletext Y ou can enjoy teletext broadcasting, incl[...]

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    Viewing T eletext Basic 19 FULL / T OP / BOTTOM Using teletext conveniently View in multiwindow Store frequently viewed pages View sub page W atch TV while waiting for update Store frequently viewed pages in the colour bar (List mode only) Corresponding colour button (As page is displayed) press and hold The number changes to white. T o change stor[...]

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    V I E R A T O O L S EXIT INDEX HOLD STTL TEXT ASPECT OPTION RETURN MENU G U I D E V I E R A L i n k MUTE SURROUND R G Y B INFO POWER PIP INPUT REC PROGRAMME TV AV BD/DVD TV POWER 20 W atching V ideos and DVDs Connect the external equipment (VCRs, DVD equipment, etc.) and you can watch the input. T o connect the equipment p. 10 Y ou can operate some[...]

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    W atching Videos and DVDs Basic 21 BD/DVD / TV switch ∗ Switch to BD/DVD to operate Panasonic DVD Recorder , DVD Player , Player theatre, Blu-ray Disc theatre or VCR Switch to TV to operate VIERA Link equipment “VIERA Link Control” (p. 41) POWER Standby Set to Standby mode / T urn on Play Playback videocassette / DVD Stop Stop the operations [...]

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    INPUT V I E R A T O O L S REC PROGRAMME INDEX HOLD STTL TEXT ASPECT TV AV BD/DVD TV OPTION G U I D E V I E R A L i n k MUTE SURROUND G Y INFO POWER POWER PIP EXIT RETURN MENU R B 22 How to Use Menu Functions 1 Display the menu MENU Displays the functions that can be set (varies according to the input signal) ● 2 Select the menu Main Menu Picture [...]

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    How to Use Menu Functions (picture, sound quality , etc.) Advanced Main Menu Picture Sound Setup Setup Menu VIERA Link Settings Display Settings System Menu Off Timer Other Settings Digital TV Tuning Menu Access Access Off Access Analogue TV Tuning Menu Access Access Access (p. 25) 2/2 Picture Menu Reset Picture Defaults Reset Advanced Settings Acc[...]

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    24 How to Use Menu Functions Menu list Menu Item Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives) Picture Viewing Mode Basic picture mode (Dynamic / Normal / Cinema / Game) Dynamic : Provides enhanced picture contrast and sharpness when viewing in a bright room Normal : Recommended for viewing under normal ambient room lighting conditions Cinema : For w[...]

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    How to Use Menu Functions (picture, sound quality , etc.) Advanced 25 Menu Item Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives) Setup Off Timer Sets the time the TV automatically turns Of f (Off / 15 / 30 / 45 / 60 / 75 / 90 minutes) (p. 14) T uning Menu Favourites Edit Creates list of favourite channels (Digital TV mode) (p. 29) Channel List Skips the[...]

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    26 INPUT V I E R A T O O L S REC PROGRAMME INDEX HOLD STTL TEXT ASPECT TV AV BD/DVD TV OPTION G U I D E V I E R A L i n k MUTE SURROUND R G Y B INFO POWER POWER PIP EXIT RETURN MENU Input Labels 1 Display the menu MENU 2 Select “Setup” Main Menu Picture Sound Setup access select 3 Select “Display Settings” Setup Menu VIERA Link Settings Dis[...]

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    Input Labels Digital TV Settings 27 Advanced V I E R A T O O L S REC PROGRAMME INDEX HOLD STTL TEXT ASPECT AV BD/DVD TV OPTION RETURN G U I D E V I E R A L i n k MUTE SURROUND R G Y B INFO POWER POWER PIP INPUT EXIT TV MENU Digital TV Settings 1 If in Analogue TV mode Select Digital TV mode TV 2 Display the menu MENU 3 Select “Setup” Main Menu [...]

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    28 V I E R A T O O L S REC PROGRAMME INDEX HOLD STTL TEXT ASPECT AV BD/DVD TV OPTION RETURN G U I D E V I E R A L i n k MUTE SURROUND INFO POWER POWER PIP EXIT TV MENU R G Y B INPUT Editing Channels Y ou can make your favourite channel lists, skip unwanted channels, etc. T o return to TV EXIT 1 Select Digital TV or Analogue TV TV 2 Display the menu[...]

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    Editing Channels 29 Advanced List favourite channels (Digital TV mode) Favourites Edit Skip unwanted channels / Edit channels (Change name, Move) Channel List Create your favourite channel list (Favourites) from various broadcasters (up to 4: Favourites1 to 4). The list is added to “Favourites” list in TV Guide (p. 17) and information banner (p[...]

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    30 V I E R A T O O L S REC PROGRAMME INDEX HOLD STTL TEXT ASPECT AV BD/DVD TV OPTION RETURN G U I D E V I E R A L i n k MUTE SURROUND R G Y B INFO POWER POWER PIP EXIT TV MENU INPUT T uning Channels Y ou can retune all the TV channels when moving house or search for new channels which may have recently started broadcasting. 1 Select Digital TV or A[...]

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    T uning Channels 31 Advanced Display a message New Channel Message Selects whether to give a message when new Digital TV channels are found. (Off / On) New channels found! Press OK to update channel list. Press EXIT to ignore. Set Digital TV channel manually Digital TV Manual T uning Set Analogue TV channel manually Analogue TV Manual T uning Manua[...]

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    32 INPUT V I E R A T O O L S REC PROGRAMME INDEX HOLD STTL TEXT ASPECT TV AV BD/DVD TV OPTION RETURN G U I D E V I E R A L i n k MUTE SURROUND R G Y B INFO POWER POWER PIP EXIT MENU Restore Settings (Shipping Condition) 1 Display the menu MENU 2 Select “Setup” Main Menu Picture Sound Setup access select 3 Select “System Menu” Setup Menu VIE[...]

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    Restore Settings (Shipping Condition) Displaying PC Screen on TV 33 Advanced Menu Item Adjustments / Configurations (options) Picture Advanced Settings R-Gain Adjusts the white balance for red areas G-Gain Adjusts the white balance for green areas B-Gain Adjusts the white balance for blue areas Gamma (2.0 / 2.2 / 2.5) Reset Advanced Settings Press [...]

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    34 Menu Item Adjustments Setup DVI Position Settings H-pos Adjusts horizontal position V -pos Adjusts vertical position Reset DVI Position Settings Press the OK button to reset to the default Setup settings ( ∗ 1): The HDMI logo is displayed on HDMI-compliant equipment. ( ∗ 2): Enquire at your local digital equipment retailer shop. HDMI Functio[...]

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    HDMI Functions Viewing from SD Card (VIERA IMAGE VIEWER) 35 Advanced INDEX HOLD STTL TEXT INPUT TV AV MUTE SURROUND POWER OFF TIMER ASPECT OPTION MENU RETURN R G Y B EXIT リワョヰ V iewing from SD Card (VIERA IMAGE VIEWER) Photo View: Still images recorded by digital cameras will be displayed. Movie View: Moving pictures recorded by digital vid[...]

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    36 V iewing from SD Card (VIERA IMAGE VIEWER) Slideshow Start Slideshow (operate in step ) Select the photo for the first view Start Slideshow T o pause T o return to Single view G ● ● R Note Slideshow is done within the thumbnail. ● Slideshow settings (operate in Photo View Mode) Display the menu MENU Select “Viewing Setup” Select the it[...]

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    Viewing from SD Card (VIERA IMAGE VIEWER) 37 Advanced INPUT V I E R A T O O L S INDEX HOLD STTL TEXT TV AV G U I D E V I E R A L i n k POWER PIP EXIT ASPECT OPTION RETURN MENU R G Y B INFO 1 Insert the SD Card 2 Select “Movie V iew” access select SD Card Photo View Movie View 3 Select the file to be viewed Title Date & Time Scene Duration J[...]

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    38 Enjoy additional HDMI interoperability with Panasonic products which have “HDA VI Control” function. This TV supports “HDA VI Control 4” function. Connections to the equipment (DIGA Recorder , HD Video Camera, Player theatre, Amplifier , etc.) with HDMI cable allow you to interface them automatically . These features are limited to model[...]

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    VIERA Link “HDA VI Control TM ” 39 Advanced Note This function may not work properly depending on the connected equipment. For DIGA Recorder / DVD Player / Blu-ray Disc Player / HD Video Camera / LUMIX Camera with VIERA Link function, connect to HDMI1, HDMI2, HDMI3 or HDMI4 terminal via an HDMI cable. For Player theatre / Blu-ray Disc theatre /[...]

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    40 VIERA Link “ Control TM ” Features available (Using VIERA Link Menu) Direct TV Recording - What you see is What you record Direct TV Rec Recording the current programme in DIGA Recorder immediately . If you connect several recorders including other manufacturers’ recorders at the same time, please connect DIGA Recorder to the TV’s lower [...]

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    VIERA Link “HDA VI Control TM ” Advanced 41 Features available (Using VIERA Link Menu) Y ou can control some functions of the connected equipment with this TV remote control by pointing at the TV's signal receiver . If you cannot operate, check the settings and the equipment “VIERA Link features and connections” (p. 38) For details of [...]

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    42 Features available (Using VIERA Link Menu) Speaker control Speaker Selection VIERA Link “ Control TM ” Y ou can control the theatre speaker with this TV remote control by pointing at the TV's signal receiver . If you cannot operate, check the settings and the equipment “VIERA Link features and connections” (p. 38) Access and control[...]

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    VIERA Link “HDA VI Control TM ” VIERA T ools Advanced INPUT REC PROGRAMME INDEX HOLD STTL TEXT ASPECT TV AV BD/DVD TV OPTION RETURN MENU G U I D E MUTE SURROUND R G Y B INFO POWER POWER PIP V I E R A L i n k EXIT V I E R A T O O L S 43 VIERA T ools With VIERA T ools, you can directly access to some of the useful functions of connected equipment[...]

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    HDMI 1 HDMI 3 HDMI 2 VIDEO VIDEO COMPONENT AUDIO R L AUDIO R P R /C R P B /C B P R /C R P B /C B Y Y L AUDIO R L COMPONENT PC VIDEO DIGITAL AUDIO OUT MONITOR OUT AV1 IN AV2 IN 44 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 pi[...]

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    External Equipment Advanced HDMI 4 45 DIGIT AL AUDIO OUT 1234 Hot Plug Detect 19 DDC/CEC Ground 17 SCL 15 CEC 13 TMDS Clock Shield 11 TMDS Data0 − 9 TMDS Data0+ 7 TMDS Data1 Shield 5 TMDS Data2 − 3 TMDS Data2+ 1 18 +5V Power 16 SDA 14 Reserved (in cable but N.C. on device) 12 TMDS Clock − 10 TMDS Clock+ 8 TMDS Data0 Shield 6 TMDS Data1 − 4 [...]

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    46 T echnical Information Channel Allocation (Analogue TV mode) CH Display / Receive Channel CH 0 - CH 5 S 2 - S 10 CH 5A CH 6 - CH 9 CH 9A CH 10 - CH 12 S 1 1 - S 44 CH 20 - CH 75 Rating (Digital TV mode) Rating Meaning Rating Meaning - Not classified M Mature P Pre school MA 15+ Mature Adult 15+ C Children A V 15+ Adult strong V iolence 15+ G Gen[...]

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    T echnical Information T echnical 47 SD Card Cautions in handling SD Card Do not remove the card while the TV is accessing data (this can damage card or TV). Do not touch the pins on the back of the card. Do not subject the card to a high pressure or impact. Insert the card in the correct direction (otherwise, card may be damaged). Electrical inter[...]

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    48 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). A PC adapter is not necessary for th[...]

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    T echnical Information Frequently Asked Questions T echnical 49 F AQs 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 for assistance. White spots or shadow images (noise) Check the position, direction, and connection of the a[...]

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    50 F AQs Problem Actions Sound is unusual Set the sound setting of the connected equipment to “2ch L.PCM”. Check the “HDMI1 Input” setting in the Sound Menu. (p. 25) If digital sound connection has a problem, select analogue sound connection. (p. 34) ● ● ● Pictures from external equipment are unusual when the equipment is connected vi[...]

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    Frequently Asked Questions Specifications T echnical 51 Specifications TH-L37V10A Power Power rating AC 220 - 240 V , 50 / 60 Hz 0.80 A Normal (Home) mode 111 W Standby condition 0.3 W Display panel Aspect Ratio 16:9 Visible screen size 94 cm (diagonal) 819 mm (W) × 460 mm (H) Number of pixels 2,073,600 (1,920 (W) × 1,080 (H)) Sound Speaker 160 m[...]

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    Customer ’ s Record The model number and serial number of this product may be found on its rear panel. 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. [...]