Panasonic TH-L37S10A - Manuals

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 ...

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 p...

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...

8 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 prote...

Accessories / Options Identifying Controls Quick Start Guide 9 Identifying Controls Power LED Standby: red On: green When using the remote control, indicates the TV has received a command. Remote control signal receiver Do not place any objects between the TV remote control signal receiver and remot...

EXIT TEXT STTL INDEX HOLD PROGRAMME REC ASPECT MENU INPUT TV AV OPTION RETURN MUTE SURROUND R G Y B POWER POWER OFF TIMER 10 Remote Control Cursor buttons Makes selections and adjustments ● Standby On / Off switch Switches TV On or Off standby ● Surround (p. 24) Switches surrounding sound setting ● ...

Identifying Controls Basic Connection Quick Start Guide 11 Connecting DVD Recorder / VCR TV, DVD Recorder or VCR RF OUT RF IN AUDIO OUT VIDEO OUT Basic Connection External equipment and cables shown are not supplied with this TV. Please ensure that the TV is disconnected from the mains socket before...

PROGRAMME INDEX HOLD STTL TEXT INPUT ASPECT TV AV REC OPTION MUTE SURROUND R G Y B POWER POWER OFF TIMER MENU RETURN EXIT 12 Auto Tuning Search and store TV channels automatically. These steps are not necessary if the setup has been completed by your local dealer. 1 Plug the TV into mains socket and...

Auto T uning Quick Start Guide Using the On-Screen Displays 13 Many features available on this TV can be accessed via the On-Screen Display menu. ON SCREEN HELP Instructions box (example: Sound Menu) Select EXITChangeRETURN Reset Sound Defaults Reset Mode Music BassTrebleBalanceHeadphone VolumeSurro...

AV INDEX TEXT MUTE SURROUND R G Y PROGRAMME REC POWER RETURN HOLD STTL ASPECT OPTION B POWER OFF TIMER EXIT TV MENU INPUT Hold HOLD Freeze / unfreeze picture Display / hide subtitles (if available) STTL Display subtitles 14 Watching TV Other useful functions 1 Turn power on POWER Mains power On / Of...

W atching TV Basic Display information banner Other useful functions To confirm another tuned channel name ● To watch the programme listed in the banner ● To select a favourite list (Digital TV mode) ● B To hide ● EXIT Information on the next programme (Digital TV mode) ● To set display timeout “Ban...

Other useful functions ASPECT Change the aspect ratio Enjoy viewing the picture at its optimum size and aspect. ASPECT Display Aspect Selection list store select While the list is displayed, select the mode To change the mode using the ASPECT button only ASPECT Press repeatedly until you reach the d...

W atching TV Using TV Guide Basic HOLD STTL POWER INPUT TV AV INDEX TEXT MUTE SURROUND PROGRAMME REC POWER ASPECT OPTION RETURN OFF TIMER MENU B EXIT R G Y 17 Using TV Guide View TV Guide Each time pressed, the layout will be changed. (Landscape / Portrait) TV Guide: Landscape All Types All Channels...

18 Stop automatic updating (If you wish to hold the current page without updating) To resume HOLD HOLD To change mode “Teletext” in Setup Menu (p. 25) MUTE SURROUND ASPECT OPTION RETURN OFF TIMER INDEX HOLD STTL TEXT MENU R G Y B EXIT Viewing Teletext You can enjoy teletext broadcasting, including n...

V iewing T eletext Basic 19 INDEX STTL FULL / TOP / BOTTOM Using teletext conveniently INDEX Call up Subtitles Return to the main index page Display subtitles Call up P801 (subtitle page) if available. If you press this button during P801 is displayed, teletext mode will be cancelled and return to T...

MENU ASPECT POWER OFF TIMER INDEX HOLD STTL TEXT OPTION RETURN MUTE SURROUND R G Y B EXIT PROGRAMME INPUT TV AV REC POWER 20 Watching Videos and DVDs Connect the external equipment (VCRs, DVD equipment, etc.) and you can watch the input. To connect the equipment p. 11 You can operate some functions ...

Choose from among alternatives To reset the settings To reset the picture settings only “Reset Picture Defaults” in Picture Menu (p. 24) To reset the sound settings only “Reset Sound Defaults” in Sound Menu (p. 25) To reset all settings “Shipping Condition” (p. 32) in Setup Menu ● ● ● Colour Balance...

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 OffAccess Analogue TV Tuning Menu Access Access Access (p. 25) 2/2 Picture Menu R...

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 norm...

How to Use Menu Functions (Picture, sound quality , etc.) Advanced 25 Menu Item Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives) Sound HDMI1 / 3 Input Select to fit the input signal (Digital / Analogue) (p. 48) Digital: HDMI cable connection Analogue: HDMI-DVI adapter cable connection HDMI input mode onl...

26 PROGRAMME INDEX HOLD STTL TEXT INPUT ASPECT TV AV REC OPTION MUTE SURROUND R G Y B POWER POWER OFF TIMER MENU RETURN EXIT 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 Display Settings S...

Input Labels Digital TV Settings 27 Advanced PROGRAMME INDEX HOLD STTL TEXT ASPECT AV REC OPTION RETURN MUTE SURROUND R G Y B POWER POWER OFF TIMER MENU TV INPUT EXIT Digital TV Settings 1 If in Analogue TV mode Select Digital TV mode TV 2 Display the menu MENU 3 Select “Setup” Main Menu Picture Sou...

28 PROGRAMME INDEX HOLD STTL TEXT INPUT ASPECT AV REC OPTION MUTE SURROUND POWER POWER OFF TIMER RETURN MENU EXIT R G Y B TV Editing Channels You can make your favourite channel lists, skip unwanted channels, etc. To return to TV EXIT 1 Select Digital TV or Analogue TV TV 2 Display the menu MENU 3 S...

Editing Channels 29 Advanced List favourite channels (Digital TV mode) Digital TV 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 “Favou...

30 PROGRAMME INDEX HOLD STTL TEXT ASPECT AV REC OPTION RETURN MUTE SURROUND R G Y B POWER POWER OFF TIMER MENU TV EXIT INPUT Tuning Channels You 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 Analogue T...

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 Tuning Set Analogue TV ...

32 PROGRAMME INDEX HOLD STTL TEXT INPUT ASPECT TV AV REC OPTION RETURN MUTE SURROUND R G Y B POWER POWER OFF TIMER MENU EXIT Restore Settings 1 Display the menu MENU 2 Select “Setup” Main Menu Picture Sound Setup access select 3 Select “System Menu” Setup Menu VIERA Link Settings Display Settings Sy...

Restore Settings Displaying PC Screen on TV 33 Advanced 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...

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 ...

HDMI Functions V iewing 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 Viewing from SD Card (VIERA IMAGE VIEWER) Photo View: Still images recorded by digital cameras will be displayed. Movie View: Mo...

36 Viewing from SD Card (VIERA IMAGE VIEWER) Slideshow Start Slideshow (operate in step ) Select the photo for the first view Start Slideshow To pause To return to Single view G ●● R Note Slideshow is done within the thumbnail. ● Slideshow settings (operate in Photo View Mode) Display the menu MENU ...

V iewing from SD Card (VIERA IMAGE VIEWER) 37 Advanced INDEX HOLD STTL TEXT INPUT TV AV POWER OFF TIMER MENU RETURN R G Y B EXIT ASPECT OPTION 1 Insert the SD Card 2 Select “Movie View” access select SD Card Photo View Movie View 3 Select the file to be viewed Title Date & Time Scene Duration Ja...

38 Enjoy additional HDMI interoperability with Panasonic products which have “HDAVI Control” function. This TV supports “HDAVI 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...

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 function, connect to HDMI1, HDMI2 or HDMI3 terminal via an HDMI cable. For Playe...

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...

VIERA Link “HDA VI Control TM ” Advanced 41 Features available (Using VIERA Link Menu) You 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 c...

42 Features available (Using VIERA Link Menu) Speaker control Speaker Selection VIERA Link “ Control TM ” You 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 conn...

VIERA Link “HDA VI Control TM ” VIERA T ools Advanced PROGRAMME INDEX HOLD STTL TEXT INPUT MENU ASPECT TV AV REC OPTION RETURN MUTE SURROUND R G Y B POWER POWER OFF TIMER EXIT 43 VIERA Tools With VIERA Tools, you can directly access to some of the useful functions of connected equipment or SD card. ...

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 piece of equipment, the table below, and the specifications (p. 51). Types of connectable equipment to each terminal Terminal Re...

External Equipment Advanced 45 DIGITAL AUDIO OUT 1 2 3 S VIDEO 4 pin terminal Chrominance in Chrominance earth Luminance in Luminance earth Hot Plug Detect 19 DDC/CEC Ground 17SCL 15CEC 13TMDS Clock Shield 11TMDS Data0 − 9 TMDS Data0+ 7 TMDS Data1 Shield 5TMDS Data2 − 3 TMDS Data2+ 1 18 +5V Power16 ...

46 Technical 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 11 - 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 C...

Technical Information Technical 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 (o...

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...

Technical Information Frequently Asked Questions Te chnical 49 FAQs 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 ...

50 FAQs Problem Actions Sound is unusual Set the sound setting of the connected equipment to “2ch L.PCM”. Check the “HDMI1 / 3 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 unu...

Frequently Asked Questions Specifications Technical 51 Specifications TH-L37S10A Power Source AC 220 - 240 V, 50 / 60 Hz Power Consumption Power rating 146 W Normal (Home) mode 108 W Standby condition 0.4 W Display panel Aspect Ratio 16:9 Visible screen size 94 cm (diagonal) 819 mm (W) × 460 mm (H) ...

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