Panasonic TX-37LX800A - Manuals

Page 2 - Turn your own living room into a movie theatre!; Experience an amazing level of multi-

2 Turn your own living room into a movie theatre! Experience an amazing level of multi-

Page 3 - media excitement; Enjoy rich multi-media; Contents; Be Sure to Read; Advanced Features; Basic Features; Accessories / Options; Quick Start Guide

3 V iewing Advanced FAQs, 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 (Warning / Caution) • Notes ············...

Page 4 - Safety Precautions; If you; Warning

4 Safety Precautions If you fi nd any abnormality, remove the mains plug immediately! Keep liquids away from the TV To prevent damage which may result in fi re or shock hazard, do not expose this appliance to dripping or splashing. Do not place containers with water ( fl ower vase, cups, cosmetics, ...

Page 5 - Notes; Mains plug; Maintenance; Display panel; Cabinet

5 Caution Blocked ventilation by curtains, etc. may cause overheating, fi re or electrical shock. Do not block the rear air vents 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...

Page 6 - Standard accessories; Installing remote’s batteries; Optional accessories; How to remove the TV Stand

6 150 mm 150 mm 50 mm 50 mm 150 mm 50 mm centre centre centre TV OK 1 3 2 4 6 5 7 9 8 0 VOL + - - + Accessories / Options Remote Control Transmitter • N2QAYB000226 Standard accessories Check that you have the accessories and items shown Installing remote’s batteries • Incorrect installation may caus...

Page 7 - Identifying Controls

7 Quick Start Guide AV4 IN S VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO L R TV PROGRAMME POWER INPUT RETURN EXIT MENU OK OPTION R G Y B 1 3 2 4 6 5 7 9 8 0 REC POWER VCR DVD TEXT F.P. INDEX HOLD ASPECT SD CARD CH VOL MUTE RECALL Identifying Controls • Identifying Controls • Accessories / Options Cursor buttons • Makes selec...

Page 8 - Basic Connection; Example 1

8 RF IN RF OUT AUDIO OUT VIDEO OUT 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. Example 1 Connecting aerial Example 2 Connecting DVD Recorder / VCR TV...

Page 9 - Auto T; Plug the TV into mains socket and switch On; Auto Tuning; Start Auto Tuning; Select the picture setting; Select your language

9 Quick Start Guide Please select your viewing environment. Home Shop Channel Plan Asia/M.East Hong Kong China NZ/Indonesia CATV/Other Channel Plan - CATV/Other - South Africa CIS/E. Europe Indian CATV Japan American CATV American System INPUT ASPECT OPTION DIRECT TV REC VCR 1 3 2 4 6 5 7 9 8 0 PROG...

Page 10 - Language Setting; Display the menu

10 Main Menu VIERA Link Picture Setup Sound ASPECT INPUT PROGRAMME OPTION DIRECT TV REC VCR 1 3 2 4 6 5 7 9 8 0 REC VCR DVD TEXT F.P. INDEX HOLD TV EXIT MENU OK RETURN Chinese OSD Language English Français Access 1/2 Service List Edit Child Lock Tuning Menu Off Timer Off OSD Language Teletext TOP Ac...

Page 11 - Using the

11 Quick Start Guide Menu Music Bass Treble Balance Headphone Volume Surround Off Volume Correction Sound Menu Speaker Distance to Wall Reset to Default Set Select EXITChangeRETURN 12 12 11 Over 30cm On-screen operation guide will help you. MENU RETURN EXIT (example: Sound Menu) ■ ON SCREEN HELP Ins...

Page 12 - Watching TV; Select a programme; Turn power on; Freeze / unfreeze picture; Turn the TV off automatically after a

12 RETURN MENU DIRECT TV REC PROGRAMME REC VCR DVD TEXT INDEX ASPECT INPUT ASPECT STTL POWER R G Y B OK OPTION 1 3 2 4 6 5 7 9 8 0 HOLD EXIT ASPECT RECALL CH VOL MENU 1 BBS CH05 5.5MHz Coronation Street POWER CH 1 3 2 4 6 5 7 9 8 0 Watching TV ■ Select a programme using Information banner (p. 13) Po...

Page 13 - iewing; atching TV; Display Information banner

13 V iewing • W atching TV ■ Other useful functions Display Information banner Sound mute On , I , II , Audio mode (p. 39) Teletext service available 1 - 90 Off Timer remaining time • For settings p. 12 RECALL Display Information banner • Also appears when changing a programme 1 BBS CH05 5.5MHz PAL ...

Page 14 - Watching Videos and DVDs; Select the input mode connected to the equipment; Display the Input select menu; View

14 ASPECT RETURN EXIT MENU DIRECT TV REC OPTION TEXT F.P. INDEX HOLD TV PROGRAMME INPUT OK 1 3 2 4 6 5 7 9 8 0 REC VCR DVD POWER Watching Videos and DVDs 1 2 Connect the external equipment (VCRs, DVD equipment, etc.) and you can watch the input. • To connect the equipment p. 8 The Remote Control is ...

Page 15 - atching V

15 V iewing • W atching V ideos 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 / Turn on Play Playback videocassette / DVD Stop Stop the operations Rewind ...

Page 16 - Viewing Teletext; Switch to Teletext; Reveal; BOTTOM

16 ASPECT INPUT RETURN PROGRAMME REC VCR DVD OPTION DIRECT TV REC R G Y B MENU OK 1 3 2 4 6 5 7 9 8 0 TEXT F.P. INDEX HOLD EXIT CH << 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 >> TELETEXT INFORMATION 17:51 28 Feb TEXT R G Y B 1 3 2 4 6 5 7 9 8 0 CH F.P. Viewing Teletext Switch to Teletext 1 Select the page (...

Page 17 - iewing T

17 V iewing • V iewing T eletext INDEX INDEX Return to the main index page HOLD Stop automatic updating (If you wish to hold the current page without updating) ■ To resume HOLD HOLD Store frequently viewed pages 1 3 2 4 6 5 7 9 8 0 Store frequently viewed pages in the colour bar (List mode only) pre...

Page 18 - How to Use Menu Functions

Main Menu VIERA Link Picture Sound Setup Picture Menu 1/2 Standard Contrast Brightness Colour Sharpness 60 50 50 50 Menu Contrast Brightness Colour Sharpness Tint Colour Temperature Standard CH Colour Set Colour Management On SURROUND VCR 1 3 2 4 6 5 7 9 8 0 INPUT ASPECT OPTION DIRECT TV REC TEXT F....

Page 19 - Advanced

Advanced 19 • How to Use Menu Functions (picture, sound quality , etc.) Menu Music Bass Treble Balance Headphone Volume Surround Off Volume Correction Sound Menu HDMI1 Input Auto Speaker Distance to Wall Over 30cm 1/2 16 16 12 (p. 20) 2/2 Reset to Default Set Sound Menu ■ Overview Direct TV Rec VIER...

Page 20 - VIERA; Sound; Menu list

■ 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. 33 - 35) • You can also access VIERA Link Menu directly using the VIERA Link button on th...

Page 21 - Setup

Advanced ■ Menu list Menu Item Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives) Setup AV Colour System Selects optional colour system based on video signals in AV mode (Auto / PAL / SECAM / NTSC4.43 / NTSC3.58) Colour Matrix Available only with 480p or 576p input signals in a natural colour from digital ...

Page 22 - Editing Programmes; Select “Setup”; Set

Main Menu VIERA Link Picture Sound Setup 1/2 Child Lock Off Timer Teletext TOP Tuning Menu Setup Menu OSD Language Shipping Condition Input Labels Teletext Character Set Off Service List Edit Access English PROGRAMME REC VCR DVD TEXT F.P. INDEX HOLD OPTION DIRECT TV REC ASPECT 1 3 2 4 6 5 7 9 8 0 IN...

Page 23 - Skip; Service List

Advanced CH 23 • Editing Programmes 3 FTP CH05 5.5MHz PAL Coronation Street You can change the programme name and programme position. • If a VCR is connected only with the RF cable, edit “VCR”. Select the programme to edit BBC1 Service List Editor ***** ***** 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 ***** ***** ***** ***** Yo...

Page 24 - Tuning Programmes

PROGRAMME REC VCR DVD TEXT F.P. INDEX HOLD OPTION DIRECT TV REC ASPECT INPUT TV R G Y B EXIT MENU OK 1 3 2 4 6 5 7 9 8 0 RETURN CH Main Menu VIERA Link Picture Sound Setup 1/2 Service List Edit Child Lock Tuning Menu Off Timer Off OSD Language Teletext TOP Teletext Character Set English Shipping Con...

Page 25 - uning Programmes; Manual; Channel

Advanced 25 • T uning Programmes Set programme manually Manual Tuning 1 BBC1 CH33 Manual Tuning Sound System Manual Tuning 1 120 Fine Tuning 5.5MHz Colour System Auto CH33 ■ Fine Tuning Use to make small adjustments to the tuning of an individual programme (affected by weather conditions, etc.) ■ Ma...

Page 26 - Control Programme Audience; Control; Child Lock

Main Menu VIERA Link Picture Sound Setup 1/2 Service List Edit Child Lock Tuning Menu Off Timer Off OSD Language Teletext TOP Teletext Character Set Shipping Condition Input Labels Access Setup Menu English INPUT POWER RETURN OPTION R G SD CARD CH VOL MUTE RECALL REC POWER VCR DVD TEXT F.P. INDEX HO...

Page 27 - Restore Settings; Shipping; Restore Settings

Advanced Main Menu VIERA Link Picture Sound Setup Service List Edit 1/2 Tuning Menu Off Timer Off Shipping Condition Child Lock Setup Menu Shipping Condition Input Labels Access Teletext TOP OSD Language Teletext Character Set English ASPECT INPUT RETURN VCR 1 3 2 4 6 5 7 9 8 0 OPTION DIRECT TV REC ...

Page 28 - Input Labels

Main Menu VIERA Link Picture Sound Setup Service List Edit 1/2 Tuning Menu Off Timer Off Shipping Condition Child Lock Setup Menu Shipping Condition Input Labels Access Teletext TOP OSD Language Teletext Character Set English ASPECT INPUT PROGRAMME OPTION DIRECT TV REC VCR 1 3 2 4 6 5 7 9 8 0 REC VC...

Page 29 - Picture; Displaying PC Screen on; Displaying PC Screen on TV; Select the external input

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) Reset to Default Press the OK button to reset...

Page 30 - Viewing from SD Card; Insert the SD Card

GUIDE POWER INPUT ASPECT 1 3 2 4 6 5 7 9 8 0 MUTE CH VOL REC POWER VCR DVD TEXT STTL INDEX HOLD PROGRAMME TV RETURN EXIT MENU OK OPTION R G Y B SD CARD RECALL Filename Date Pixel 100-0001 1/17 23/10/2006 1600 x 1200 100-0004 100-0003 100-0002 100-0001 100-0008 100-0007 100-0006 100-0005 100-0012 100...

Page 31 - iewing from SD Card; Cautions in handling SD Card; Card Setup; On screen messages; Message; SD

Advanced 31 • V iewing 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 di...

Page 33 - Pause Live; Direct TV

Advanced • VIERA Link “HDA VI Control TM ” 33 ■ Features available (Using VIERA Link Menu) EXIT GUIDE POWER RETURN MENU R G Y B OPTION SD CARD ASPECT VOL INFO MUTE REC POWER VCR DVD TEXT STTL INDEX HOLD PROGRAMME INPUT OK 1 3 2 4 6 5 7 9 8 0 CH You can pause the live TV programme and resume later. •...

Page 34 - VIERA Link “

1 3 2 4 6 5 7 9 8 0 VCR DIRECT TV REC ASPECT INPUT TEXT F P INDEX HOLD VOL MUTE R G Y B RETURN EXIT MENU OK OPTION 34 • About the operations for the equipment, read the manual of the equipment. You can control some functions of the connected equipment with this TV remote control (point the remote co...

Page 35 - Speaker

Advanced • VIERA Link “HDA VI Control TM ” GUIDE POWER INPUT RETURN EXIT MENU R G Y B OPTION SD CARD ASPECT 1 3 2 4 6 5 7 9 8 0 INFO CH PROGRAMME REC POWER VCR DVD TEXT STTL INDEX HOLD TV OK VOL MUTE 35 You can control the theatre speaker with this TV remote control (point the remote control at the ...

Page 36 - Types of connectable equipment to each terminal; External Equipment; Headphones

Terminal Recording / Playback (equipment) AV1 IN AV2 IN AV3 IN AV4 IN (Side of TV) AV4 IN S VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO L R To record / playback videocassettes / DVDs (VCR / DVD recorder)To watch DVDs (DVD player)To watch camcorder images (Video camera)To watch satellite broadcasts (Set top box)To play games ...

Page 37 - MONITOR OUT; To watch satellite broadcasts

Advanced • External Equipment MONITOR OUT 1 2 37 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 SDA14 ...

Page 38 - Technical Information; Programme Allocation

Channel Plan China Hong Kong Asia/M.East NZ / Indonesia Indian CATV CIS / E.Europe South Africa American System American CATV Japan CH DISPLAY Receive programme 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 11 12 13 14 15 16 19 20 – 1 2 12 13 – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – 2 11 12 – – – – – – – – 1 2 11 – – – – – – – – ...

Page 39 - Data format for Card browsing; HDMI connection

FAQs, etc. • Technical Information Audio Signal STEREO MAIN I SUB II MONO Mode Indicator I II Type 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 Type of broadcast Regular broadcast (...

Page 40 - PC connection; Input signal that can be displayed; COMPONENT

40 Technical 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...

Page 41 - FAQs; White spots or shadow

FAQs, etc. • Frequently Asked Questions • Technical Information 41 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) • ...

Page 42 - HDMI; Screen

42 Problem Actions FAQs Pictures from external equipment are unusual when the equipment is connected via HDMI • Is the HDMI cable connected properly? (p. 36) • Turn Off the TV and equipment, then turn them On again. • Check an input signal from the equipment. (p. 40) • Use an equipment compliant wit...

Page 43 - Speci

FAQs, etc. • Speci fi cations • Frequently Asked Questions TX-32LX800A TX-37LX800A Power Source AC 220 - 240 V, 50 / 60 Hz Power Consumption Average use 148 W 185 W Standby condition 0.3 W Display panel Aspect Ratio 16:9 Visible screen size 80 cm (diagonal) 94 cm (diagonal) 698 mm (W) × 393 mm (H) 8...

Page 44 - Customer’s Record; Licence; WARRANTY - New Zealand only; Distributed in New Zealand by Panasonic New Zealand Limited; NEW ZEALAND; Panasonic Australia Pty. Limited

Printed in China Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. Web Site : http://panasonic.net/ © 2008 Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved. 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 t...