Panasonic TX-37LXD80A manual

TQB4GC0049-1 Model No. TX-37LXD80A Operating Instructions LCD TV 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 tx_37lxd80a_Eng_4gc0049-1.indb 1 tx_37lxd80a_Eng_4gc0049-1.indb 1 2008/06/11 13:19:22 2008/06/11 13:19:22[...]

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 Video Broadcasting) 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 [...]

3 V iewing Advanced F AQs, etc. Quick Start Guide media excitement Enjoy rich multi-media Camcorder Ampli fi er with Speaker system VCR DVD player DVD Recorder Personal computer Set top box Contents • Safety Precautions ······································ 4 (W arning / Caution) • Notes ········?[...]

4 Safety Precautions If you fi nd any abnormality, remove the mains plug immediately! AC 220-240 V 50 / 60 Hz Warning 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 fi re.) Ensure that the mains plug is easily accessible. Do not touch the mains plu[...]

5 Cleaning an energized TV may cause electrical shock. When cleaning the TV, remove the mains plug Caution Notes Mains plug Wipe the mains plug with a dry cloth at regular intervals. (Moisture and dust may lead to fi re or electrical shock.) Maintenance First, remove the mains plug from the socket outlet. Display panel Regular care: Gently wipe th[...]

6 TV OK 13 2 46 5 79 8 0 CH VOL + - - + Accessories / Options Installing remote’ s batteries 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 (such as alkaline and manganese batteries). • Do not use [...]

7 Quick Start Guide RF IN RF OUT AUDIO OUT VIDEO OUT • Basic Connection • Accessories / Options 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. Note • Do not put the RF cable close to the mains le[...]

8 TV PROGRAMME GUIDE POWER INPUT RETURN EXIT MENU OK OPTION SD CARD ASPECT R G Y B 13 2 46 5 79 8 0 REC POWER VCR DVD TEXT STTL INDEX HOLD CH VOL INFO MUTE AV4 I N S VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO L R Identifying Controls Cursor buttons • Makes selections and adjustments Standby On / Off switch • Switches TV On or Of f standby Sound Mute • Switches sound [...]

9 Quick Start Guide INPUT ASPECT OPTION DIRECT TV REC VCR 13 2 46 5 79 8 0 PROGRAMME REC VCR DVD TEXT F .P . INDEX HOLD POWER RETURN EXIT MENU OK Select State / Territory Northern Territory Queensland Victoria New South Wales / Australian Capital Territory Tasmania South Australia Western Australia Auto Tuning - Digital (DVB) and Analogue This will[...]

10 RETURN MENU DIRECT TV REC PROGRAMME REC VCR DVD TEXT INDEX ASPECT TV ASPECT POWER RGY B OK OPTION 13 2 46 5 79 8 0 HOLD EXIT INPUT STTL CH VOL INFO 1 TEN Digital 10:30 am Coronation Street 9:00 am - 11:00 am Now Select FA V List All DVB Services Cartoon Nwk All DVB Services BBC Radio Wales BBC Radio Cymru BBC ONE Wales BBC THREE BBCi CBBC Channe[...]

11 V iewing • W atching TV Display the selectable settings for the current programme OPTION Check or change the current programme status instantly • T o change MPX (Analogue mode) Sound Menu (p. 20) V olume Correction Adjusts volume of individual programme or input mode Audio Selection (DVB mode) Sound Menu (p. 20) Allows you to select between [...]

12 ■ Other useful functions W atching TV Change aspect ratio 16:9 14:9 Directly displays the image at “16:9” without distortion (anamorphic). Displays the image at the standard “14:9” without distortion. Just 4:3 Displays a “4:3” image full-screen. Stretching is only noticeable at the left and right edges. Displays the image at the st[...]

13 V iewing POWER INPUT RETURN OPTION ASPECT 13 2 46 5 79 8 0 CH VOL MUTE REC POWER VCR DVD TEXT STTL INDEX HOLD PROGRAMME MENU TV GUIDE EXIT OK R G Y B INFO D 1 TEN Digital 3:00 am - 3:30 am 3:30 am - 4:00 am 4:00 am - 4:30 am 4:30 am - 5:00 am 5:00 am - 5:30 am 5:30 am - 6:00 am 6:00 am - 6:30 am Eastender DIY SOS The Bill Red Cap Live junction P[...]

14 ASPECT RETURN EXIT MENU DIRECT TV REC OPTION TEXT F .P . INDEX HOLD TV PROGRAMME INPUT OK 13 2 46 5 79 8 0 REC VCR DVD POWER W atching V ideos and DVDs 1 2 Connect the external equipment (VCRs, DVD equipment, etc.) and you can watch the input. • T o connect the equipment p. 7 The Remote Control is capable of operating some functions of selecte[...]

15 V iewing • W atching Videos and DVDs VCR DVD VCR / DVD switch ∗ Select VCR to operate Panasonic VCR or DVD equipment Select DVD to operate Panasonic DVD equipment or Player home theatre POWER Standby Set to Standby mode / T urn on Play Playback videocassette / DVD Stop Stop the operations Rewind / Skip / Search VCR: Rewind, view the picture [...]

16 ASPECT INPUT RETURN PROGRAMME REC VCR DVD OPTION DIRECT TV REC RGY B MENU OK 13 2 46 5 79 8 0 TEXT STTL INDEX HOLD EXIT CH << 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 >> TELETEXT INFORMA TION 17:51 28 Feb TEXT R G Y B 13 2 46 5 79 8 0 CH V iewing T eletext Switch to T eletext 1 Select the page (up to page 899) or or ■ T o return to TV TEXT or EXIT (Co[...]

17 V iewing • Viewing T eletext INDEX INDEX Return to the main index page HOLD Stop automatic updating (If you wish to hold the current page without updating) ■ T o resume HOLD HOLD Store frequently viewed pages 13 2 46 5 79 8 0 Store frequently viewed pages in the colour bar (List mode only) press and hold As page is displayed The number chang[...]

Main Menu VIERA Link Picture Sound Setup Picture Menu 1/2 Viewing Mode Normal Contrast Brightness Colour Sharpness 50 50 50 Tint Colour Balance Warm Colour Management Off P-NR Off 100 SURROUND VCR 13 2 46 5 79 8 0 INPUT ASPECT OPTION DIRECT TV REC TEXT F .P . INDEX HOLD PROGRAMME REC VCR DVD TV RETURN EXIT MENU OK CH 1/2 Viewing Mode Normal Contras[...]

Advanced 19 2/2 Reset Sound Defaults Reset Sound Menu HDMI1 Input Auto Audio Selection English MPEG Optical Level 0dB SPDIF Selection Auto DVB Audio Preference MPEG (p. 20) Mode Music Bass Treble Balance Headphone Volume Surround Off Volume Correction Sound Menu MPX Stereo Speaker Distance to Wall Over 30cm 1/2 16 16 12 • How to Use Menu Function[...]

■ Menu list Menu Item Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives) VIERA Link Pause Live TV Controls the connected equipment with VIERA Link function, and enables various convenient recording, playback, etc. (p. 34 - 36) • Y ou can also access VIERA Link Menu directly using the VIERA Link button on the remote control. Direct TV Rec VIERA Link Co[...]

Advanced ■ Menu list Menu Item Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives) Setup DVB Favourites Edit Creates list of favourite programmes (p. 25) DVB Service List Skips the unwanted DVB programmes (p. 25) Analogue Service List Skips the unwanted Analogue programmes or edits Analogue programmes (p. 25) T uning Menu Auto T uning Automatically sets [...]

Main Menu VIERA Link Picture Sound Setup GUIDE POWER RETURN OPTION ASPECT CH VOL INFO 13 2 46 5 79 8 0 VCR DVD TEXT STTL INDEX HOLD PROGRAMME REC POWER MUTE TV INPUT EXIT MENU OK R G Y B 1/2 Tuning Menu Off Timer Off Shipping Condition Setup Menu Teletext TOP System Update Access Input Labels DVB Favourites Edit 3 seconds Banner Display Timeout DVB[...]

Advanced 23 • DVB Settings (DVB) (Based on GMT) Region Standard time Daylight Saving Time: Auto (During Summer Time) NSW / ACT +10:00 +1 1:00 Victoria Queensland +10:00 South Australia +9:30 +10:30 Western Australia +8:00 +9:00 Northern T erritory +9:30 T asmania +10:00 +1 1:00 Select the region where you live to adjust the standard time. • The[...]

Main Menu VIERA Link Picture Sound Setup 1/2 Tuning Menu Off Timer Off Shipping Condition Analogue Service List DVB Service List Setup Menu Teletext TOP System Update Input Labels Banner Display Timeout DVB Favourites Edit Access Access Access 3 seconds PROGRAMME REC VCR DVD TEXT F .P . INDEX HOLD OPTION DIRECT TV REC ASPECT 13 2 46 5 79 8 0 TV CH [...]

Advanced CH 25 • Editing Programmes 1 TEN 10:30 am Coronation Street All Analogue Services Y ou can change the programme name and programme position for Analogue programmes. • This function is available in Analogue mode. • If a VCR is connected only with the RF cable, edit “VCR”. Select the programme to edit BBC1 Analogue Service List ***[...]

Main Menu VIERA Link Picture Sound Setup 1/2 Tuning Menu Off Timer Off Shipping Condition Access Setup Menu Teletext TOP System Update Input Labels Banner Display Timeout DVB Service List DVB Favourites Edit 3 seconds PROGRAMME REC VCR DVD TEXT F .P . INDEX HOLD OPTION DIRECT TV REC ASPECT TV RGY B EXIT MENU OK 13 2 46 5 79 8 0 RETURN INPUT CH Tuni[...]

Advanced 27 • T uning Programmes Any new services found will be added to the DVB Service List. Add New DVB Services RF Ch Service Name Type Quality DVB: 0 Pay TV: - Radio: - Data: - Searching Analogue Scan 21 68 Scan 6 69 This will take about 3 minutes. • The new service is added with the current settings saved as they are. Add DVB programme au[...]

Main Menu VIERA Link Picture Sound Setup 1/2 Tuning Menu Off Timer Off Shipping Condition Access DVB Service List Setup Menu Teletext TOP System Update Input Labels Banner Display Timeout DVB Favourites Edit 3 seconds ASPECT INPUT RETURN VCR 13 2 46 5 79 8 0 OPTION DIRECT TV REC PROGRAMME REC VCR DVD TEXT F .P . INDEX HOLD EXIT MENU OK MENU 28 Chec[...]

Advanced Main Menu VIERA Link Picture Sound Setup ASPECT INPUT PROGRAMME OPTION DIRECT TV REC VCR 13 2 46 5 79 8 0 REC VCR DVD TEXT F .P . INDEX HOLD TV EXIT MENU OK RETURN Input Labels AV1 DVD AV2 AV2 AV3 AV3 AV4 AV4 PC PC HDMI1 HDMI1 HDMI2 HDMI2 1/2 Tuning Menu Off Timer Off Shipping Condition Setup Menu Teletext TOP System Update Input Labels Ac[...]

Menu Item Adjustments / Configurations (options) Picture Advanced PC 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 PC Settings Press the OK button to reset to the default Picture settings Setup PC Setup Input Reso[...]

Advanced 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 31 • HDMI Functions • Displaying PC Screen on TV ( ∗ 1): The HDMI logo is displayed on HDMI-compliant equipment. ( ∗ 2): Enquire [...]

GUIDE POWER INPUT ASPECT 13 2 46 5 79 8 0 MUTE CH VOL REC POWER VCR DVD TEXT STTL INDEX HOLD PROGRAMME TV RETURN EXIT MENU OK OPTION SD CARD R G Y B INFO Filename Date Pixel p1010001 1/175 23/10/2007 1600 x 1200 p1010004 p1010003 p1010002 p1010001 p1010008 p1010007 p1010006 p1010005 p1010012 p1010011 p1010010 p1010009 Photo View Mode All pictures R[...]

Advanced 33 (Photos) SD Card • Viewing from SD Card (Photos) 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[...]

34 VIERA Link “ Control TM ” ∗ ∗ Enjoy additional HDMI Inter-Operability with Panasonic products which have “HDA VI Control” function. This TV supports “HDA VI Control 3” function. Connections to the equipment (DIGA Recorder , HD Video Camera, Player theatre, Ampli fi er , etc.) with HDMI cable allow you to interface them automatic[...]

Advanced • VIERA Link “HDA VI Control TM ” 35 ■ Features available (Using VIERA Link Menu) EXIT GUIDE POWER RETURN MENU RGY B OPTION SD CARD ASPECT VOL INFO MUTE REC POWER VCR DVD TEXT STTL INDEX HOLD PROGRAMME 13 2 46 5 79 8 0 CH INPUT OK Y ou can pause the live TV programme and resume later . • This function is available with DIGA Recor[...]

13 2 46 5 79 8 0 VCR DIRECT TV REC ASPECT INPUT TEXT F P INDEX HOLD VOL MUTE RGY B RETURN EXIT MENU OK OPTION 36 • About the operations for the equipment, read the manual of the equipment. Y ou can control some functions of the connected equipment with this TV remote control (point the remote control at the TV’ s signal receiver). • This func[...]

Advanced • VIERA Link “HDA VI Control TM ” GUIDE POWER INPUT RETURN EXIT MENU RGY B OPTION SD CARD ASPECT 13 2 46 5 79 8 0 INFO CH PROGRAMME REC POWER VCR DVD TEXT STTL INDEX HOLD TV OK VOL MUTE 37 Y ou can control the theatre speaker with this TV remote control (point the remote control at the TV’ s signal receiver). • This function is a[...]

T erminal Recording / Playback (equipment) AV 1 I N A V2 IN A V3 IN A V4 IN (Side of TV) T o record / playback videocassettes / DVDs (VCR / DVD recorder) T o watch DVDs (DVD player) T o watch camcorder images (Video camera) T o watch satellite broadcasts (Set top box) T o play games (Game equipment) T o use ampli fi er with speaker system VIERA Li[...]

Advanced • External Equipment MONIT OR OUT DIGIT AL AUDIO OUT 12 39 S VIDEO 4 pin terminal Chrominance in Chrominance earth Luminance in Luminance earth 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[...]

CH Display / Receive Programme CH Display / Receive Programme CH Display / Receive Programme CH 0 CH 5 S 6 S 10 CH 10 CH 12 S 2 S 5 CH 6 CH 9 S 1 1 S 44 CH 5A CH 9A CH 20 CH 75 40 T echnical Information Programme Allocation (Analogue mode) Rating (DVB mode) Rating Meaning Rating Meaning - Not classi fi ed M Mature P Pre school MA 15+ Mature Adult [...]

F AQs, etc. • T echnical Information Audio Signal STEREO MAIN I SUB II MONO Mode Indicator I II T ype of broadcast Regular broadcast (Standard Audio) Regular + NICAM MONO I (MAIN I ) NICAM STEREO NICAM DUAL MONO (MAIN I / SUB II ) Mode Indicator No Indicator I I II T ype of broadcast Regular broadcast (Standard Audio) BILINGUAL or DUAL MONO: MAIN[...]

42 T echnical Information 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 [...]

F AQs, etc. • Frequently Asked Questions • T echnical Information 43 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 connec[...]

44 Problem Actions After DVB Auto T uning only some or no DVB services are found • Check to ensure your area is covered by DVB transmissions. • Check that the aerial and antenna cable are designed for DVB. For your safety , the aerial and cable should be inspected / installed by a licenced installer that should comply with Australian Standard A[...]

F AQs, etc. • Licence • Frequently Asked Questions 45 Licence • DVB is a trademark of the DVB Digital Video Broadcasting Project (1991 to 1996). • VGA is a trademark of International Business Machines Corporation. • Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple Inc., USA. • S-VGA is a registered trademark of the Video Electronics Standar[...]

Power Source AC 220-240 V , 50 / 60 Hz Power Consumption A verage use 183 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 1,049,088 (1,366 (W) × 768 (H)) Sound Speaker 120 mm × 60 mm × 2 pcs Audio Output 20 W (10 W + 10 W) Headphones M3 (3.5 mm) stereo mini [...]

F AQs, etc. • W ARRANTY • Speci fi cations 47 WARRANTY - Australia only 1. The product is warranted for 12 months from the date of purchase. Subject to the conditions of this warranty Panasonic or it ’s Authorised Service Centre will perform necessary service on the product without charge for parts or labour if, in the opinion of Panasonic ,[...]

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