Panasonic TC-37LZ85 manual

Quick Start Guide (See page 6-14) Guía de inicio rápido (vea la página 6-14) TQB2AA0775 Operating Instructions 37” Class 1080p LCD HDTV (37.0 inches measured diagonally) Manual de instrucciones T elevision de alta definición de 1080p y clase 37” de LCD (37,0 pulgadas medidas diagonalmente) Model No. Número de modelo TC-37LZ85 English Espa?[...]

2 SDHC Logo is a trademark. GalleryPlayer and the GalleryPlayer Logo are trademarks of GalleryPlayer , Inc. HDA VI Control™ HDA VI Control™ is a trademark of Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC. VIERA Link™ is a trad[...]

3 V iewing Advanced F AQs, etc. Quick Start Guide Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. DOLBY and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. EZ Sync™ EZ Sync™ is a trademark of Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. W atching TV ···········································[...]

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 Accessories/Optional Accessory Check you have all the items shown. Installing the remote’ s batteries Open Hook 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 [...]

7 Quick Start Guide Accessories/Optional Accessory A B A Preparation for W all-hanging Before mounting the TV on the wall, you must remove the TV -Stand from the TV . Follow the steps below: W ARNING 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 hav[...]

8 T o connect the antenna terminal and Cable Box ANT OUT ANT IN Cable In ANTENNA Cable In DIO Basic Connection Note All cables and external equipment shown in this book are not supplied with the TV . For the details of the external equipment’s connections, please refer to the operating manuals for the equipment. For additional assistance, visit u[...]

9 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 Cable In COMPONENT IN 1 COMPONENT IN 2 R L Y P B P R R L VIDEO R L VIDEO IN 1 PROG OUT AUDIO S VIDEO ANTENNA Cable In Y R L Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Fabriqué sous licence [...]

10 T o connect the antenna terminal and Satellite Receiver and DVD recorder or VCR ANT IN ANT OUT ANT IN Cable In COMPONENT IN 1 COMPONENT IN 2 R L Y P B P R R L VIDEO R L VIDEO IN 1 PROG OUT AUDIO S VIDEO ANTENNA Cable In Y R L Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Fabriqué sous licence de Dolby Laboratories. Fabricado bajo licencia[...]

11 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[...]

12 - SUB MENU 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. TV controls/indicators Remote controls Changes the input mode POWER button V olume up/dow[...]

13 Quick Start Guide First T ime 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. 24-25) is set to “No”. or ■ Press to exit from a menu screen ■ Press to return to the previous[...]

14 ■ Press to exit from a menu screen Auto channel setup Select “Auto program” First time setup Language Clock Auto program next select Select “ANT in” Program channel Cable ANT in Auto set select ANT in Cable: Cable TV Antenna: Antenna Select “Auto” Program channel Cable ANT in Auto next select Select scanning mode (ALL channels/Anal[...]

15 Quick Start Guide V iewing W atching TV First T ime Setup W atching TV Connect the TV to a cable box/cable, set-top-box, satellite box, or antenna cable (p. 8-1 1) T o watch TV and other functions Note Reselect “Cable” or “Antenna” in “ANT in” of “Program channel” to switch the signal reception between cable TV and antenna. (p. 1[...]

16 W atching TV (Continued) ■ Other Useful Functions (Operate after ) Listen with SAP (Secondary Audio Program) ■ Select Audio Mode for watching TV Digital mode Press SAP to select the next audio track (if available) when receiving a digital channel. Audio t rack 1 of 2 (English) Analog mode Press SAP to select the desired audio mode. • Each [...]

17 V iewing W atching TV ■ Set Favorite Feature 1 Display the SUB MENU. SUB MENU Setup SUB MENU Surf mode Set favorite Off CC Caption select Signal meter All 2 Setup SUB MENU Surf mode Set favorite Off CC Caption select Signal meter All select “Set favorite” ok Set favorite 1/3 1 2 3 --- --- --- --- 4 • Press F A VORITE repeatedly to change[...]

18 V iewing from 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 .) Photo viewer ■ Press to exit from a menu screen ■ Press to return to the previous screen Insert the SD card and select “Play SD card now” “SD card setting?[...]

19 V iewing Viewing from SD Card T o change the view (slide show mode, adjusting images, etc.) ■ T o setup slide show mode In or 1 Display “Photo menu” 2 Select “Setup slide show” Photo menu Picture Setup slide show select “Setup slide show” ok 3 Select the item and adjust Setup slide show Disp. time Repeat 5 On Select Adjust Disp. ti[...]

20 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 2 3 4 5 8 TV Component 1[...]

21 V iewing W atching Videos and DVDs VIERA Link TM Setting If you connect equipment that has “HDA VI Control” function to a TV with HDMI cable, you can use more convenient functions. Please refer to p. 26-29. Before using these functions, you need to set “VIERA Link” setting to “On” as shown below . ■ Press to exit from a menu screen[...]

22 Menu Item VIERA Link Record now Stop recording VIERA Link control Speaker output Picture Reset Picture mode Back light Picture, Brightness, Color , Tint, Sharpness Color temp. Color mgmt. x.v .Color AI picture Zoom adjust Advanced picture Video NR 3D Y/C filter Color matrix MPEG NR Black level HD size Audio Reset Bass T reble Balance Advanced au[...]

23 Advanced How to Use Menu Functions (picture, sound quality , etc.) In A V mode, the Audio menu and Setup menu give fewer options. Adjustments/Configurations (alternatives) [Record now/Stop recording] Records programs on the recorder immediately with the TV’ s remote control (p. 28-29). [VIERA Link control] Selects equipment to access and opera[...]

24 Menu Item Setup SUB MENU Surf mode Set favorite CC Caption select Signal meter Menu Item Setup Surf mode Language Clock Program channel External devices Input labels VIERA Link setting VIERA Link Power off link Power on link Default speakers Advanced setup Auto power on No signal shut-off No action shut-off Power Save Play SD card automatically [...]

25 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. 17) Displays Closed Caption. (p. 34) (Off/On) Changes the station identifier . (p. 33) Checks the signal s[...]

26 VIERA Link TM “HDA VI Control TM ” Simultaneously control all Panasonic “HDA VI Control” equipped components using one button on one remote. VIERA Link TM is a new name for EZ Sync TM . Enjoy additional HDMI Inter-Operability with Panasonic products which have “HDA VI Control” function. This TV supports “HDA VI Control 3” functio[...]

27 Advanced VIERA Link TM “HDA VI Control TM ” 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 automatically switch[...]

28 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. 26 SUB MENU ■ Press to exit from a menu screen ■ Press to return to the previous screen Display VIERA Link menu Menu Audio Lock[...]

29 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. Select “Speaker output” Select “Home theater” or “TV” ■ Home the[...]

30 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 [...]

31 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. Channel lock Mode Channel 1 Channel 2 Channel 3 Custom 3 4 - Channel 4 sele[...]

32 Editing and Setting Channels The current channel settings can be changed according to your needs and reception conditions. ■ Press to exit from a menu screen Display menu Select “Setup” Menu Audio Lock Setup SD card CC Timer Picture VIERA Link next select Select “Program channel” Setup 1/2 All Surf mode Language Clock Program channel E[...]

33 Advanced Editing and Setting Channels Automatically searches and adds available channels to the memory . Select “ANT in” Select Cable or Antenna (p. 14) Select “Auto” Program channel Cable ANT in Auto Manual Signal meter next select Select a scanning mode (p. 14) Auto program All channels Analog only Digital only ok select Settings are m[...]

34 Closed Caption CC 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. 40) ■ Select the item and set CC Mode Analog Digital Digital setting CC reset CC1 Primary On select set Mode Select “O[...]

35 Advanced Input Labels Closed Caption Input Labels Input labels Display labels of external devices Devices connected to external input terminals can be labeled for easier identification during input selection. (In selecting input mode from p. 20 ) ■ Select the terminal and label of the external equipment Custom 3 4 - - Input labels Component 1 [...]

36 Using T imer T urns Off automatically Sleep T urns On/Off automatically (5 timers can be set.) Timer 1 Timer 5 ~ 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. 13) The “Sleep” timer and “On / Off timer” will not work if the “Auto power on” (p. 25) is [...]

37 Advanced Recommended A V Connections Using T imer HDMI 1 HDMI 2 A V IN Cable In COMPONENT IN 1 COMPONENT IN 2 R L Y P B P R R L VIDEO R L VIDEO IN 1 PROG OUT AUDIO S VIDEO ANTENNA Cable In Y R L Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Fabriqué sous licence de Dolby Laboratories. Fabricado bajo licencia de Dolby Laboratories. DIGIT A[...]

38 Cable In COMPONENT IN 1 COMPONENT IN 2 R L Y P B P R R L VIDEO R L VIDEO IN 1 PROG OUT AUDIO S VIDEO ANTENNA Cable In Y R L Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Fabriqué sous licence de Dolby Laboratories. Fabricado bajo licencia de Dolby Laboratories. DIGIT AL AUDIO OUT P B P R AUDIO AUDIO AUDIO COMPONENT IN 1 COMPONENT IN 2 R L[...]

39 Advanced F AQs, etc. Ratings List for Lock Recommended A V Connections Ratings List for Lock “V -chip” technology enables you to lock channels or shows according to standard ratings set by the entertainment industry . (p. 31) ■ U.S. MOVIE RA TINGS (MP AA) NR NO RA TING (NOT RA TED) AND NA (NOT APPLICABLE) PROGRAMS. Movie which has not been[...]

40 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 CC set On using the Component or HDMI connection to the T[...]

41 F AQs, etc. T echnical Information Message Meaning Is SD card in? The card is not inserted. No file 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 compatible [...]

42 T echnical Information (Continued) VIERA Link TM “HDA VI Control TM ” HDMI connections to some Panasonic equipment allow you to interface automatically . (p. 26) 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.[...]

43 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[...]

44 - SUB MENU 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. 48, 49) For additional assistance, please contact us via the website at: www .panasonic.com/contac[...]

45 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[...]

46 Specifications 36.7 ” (931 mm) 4.3 ” (108 mm) 3.9 ” (97 mm) 1 1.7 ” (295 mm) 25.4 ” (644 mm) 16.0 ” (406 mm) 22.4 ” (568 mm) 23.8 ” (602 mm) Note Design and Specifications are subject to change without notice. Mass and Dimensions shown are approximate. [TC-37LZ85] TC-37LZ85 Power Source AC 120 V , 60 Hz Power Consumption Maximum [...]

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

48 Customer Services Directory (for U.S.A.) Customer Services Directory 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.com/consumersupport or , contact us via the web[...]

49 F AQs, etc. Limited W arranty (for Canada) Customer Services Directory (for U.S.A.) 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 below from the [...]

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.[...]