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Operating Instructions LCD TV TH-L37X10K Model No. TH-L37X10M TH-L37X10R TH-L37X10S TH-L37X10X 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 TQB4GC0246...
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Turn your own living room into a movie theatre! Experience an amazing level of multi- Sharp pictures with HDMI terminal Create home theatre and DVD recorder link-ups with “VIERA Link” without complicated settings!
TV unstable, risking injury. Be sure dripping or splashing. to ask your local Panasonic dealer to perform Do not place containers with water (flower vase, setup. cups, cosmetics, etc.) above the TV, including on Use approved pedestals / mounts (p.
Notes Auto power standby function Caution If no signal is received and no operation is performed This appliance is intended for use in tropical for 30 minutes, the TV will automatically go to standby climates mode. When cleaning the TV, remove the mains plug Keep the TV away from these types of Cleaning an energized TV may cause electrical equipment...
WARNING! Failure to use a Panasonic bracket or choosing to mount the TV yourself will be done at the risk of the consumer. Any damage resulting from not having a professional installer mount your TV will void your warranty.
Do not use the pedestal if it becomes warped or physically damaged. If you use the pedestal when it is physically damaged, personal injury may result. Contact your nearest Panasonic Dealer immediately. During set-up, make sure that all screws are securely tightened.
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Programme Information (p. 12) pages When in Standby mode, switches TV On Channel Up / Down Selects channel in sequence Sound mute VCR / DVD Panasonic equipment Switches sound mute On or Off operations (p. 17) Volume Up / Down...
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 attaching or disconnecting any leads. When disconnecting the mains lead, be absolutely sure to disconnect the mains plug at the socket outlet first. Connecting aerial TV only AC AUTO 110-240 V,...
Auto Tuning Search and store TV channels automatically. These steps are not necessary if the setup has been completed by your local dealer. Plug the TV into mains socket and switch On You can now use the remote control to turn On the TV or switch the TV to standby mode.
Using the On-Screen Displays Many features available on this TV can be accessed via the On-Screen Display menu. ON-SCREEN HELP Instructions box (example: Sound Menu) How to use remote control Sound Menu Mode Music Open the main menu Bass Treble Move the cursor / select the menu Balance Headphone Volume...
Watching TV Turn power on Mains power On / Off switch should be On. (p. 7) Select a channel down To select the two-digit channel number, e.g. 39 (in a short time) If one or two-digit channel number quickly changes the channel Note When the TV is switched to standby, there will be a clicking sound after a short delay.
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Other useful functions Off Timer Turn the TV off automatically after a fixed period of time (Off / 15 / 30 / 45 / 60 / 75 / 90 minutes) Press repeatedly Setup Menu to set the time Off Timer select Child Lock Tuning Menu...
Viewing Teletext You can enjoy teletext broadcasting, including news, weather forecasts and subtitles, if this service is provided by the broadcasters. To change mode “Teletext” in Setup Menu (p. 21) Switch to Teletext Sub page number Displays Index << 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 >>...
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Using teletext conveniently HOLD Stop automatic updating (If you wish to hold the current page without updating) To resume INDEX Return to the main index page FASTEXT mode only. Store frequently viewed pages Store frequently viewed pages in the colour bar (List mode only) Corresponding press and hold colour button...
Connect the external equipment (VCRs, DVD equipment, etc.) and you can watch the input. To connect the equipment p. 9 You can operate some functions of selected Panasonic external equipment with this remote control. Display the Input Selection menu Select the input mode of the connected...
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Panasonic equipment connected to the TV can be directly operated with the remote control. Standby Set to Standby mode / Turn on Play Playback videocassette / DVD Stop Stop the operations Rewind / Skip / Search VCR: Rewind, view the picture rapidly in reverse...
How to Use Menu Functions Various menus allow you to make settings for the picture, sound, and other functions. Display the menu Displays the functions that can be set (varies according to the input signal) Select the menu 2 access Main Menu Picture Sound...
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Overview Main Menu Picture Menu Picture Viewing Mode Normal Contrast Sound Brightness Colour Setup Sharpness Tint Colour Balance Normal Channel Colour Set Colour Management Picture Menu Eco Mode P-NR 3D-COMB Reset to Defaults Reset (p. 20) Sound Menu Mode Music Bass Treble Balance...
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How to Use Menu Functions Menu list Menu Item Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives) 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 Viewing Mode Cinema : For watching movies in a darkened room producing a cinema-like picture...
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Menu list Menu Item Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives) Sets the time the TV automatically turns Off Off Timer (Off / 15 / 30 / 45 / 60 / 75 / 90 minutes) (p. 13) Locks a channel / AV input to prevent access to it (p. 23) Child Lock Skips the unwanted channels / Edits channels (p.
Input Labels For easier identification and selection of the input mode, you can label each input terminal or skip terminal that is not connected to any equipment. To select the input mode p. 16 Display the menu Select “Setup” 2 access Main Menu Picture Sound...
Control Channel Audience You can lock specific channels / AV input terminals and control who watches them. When the locked channel / input is selected, a message appears; by entering the PIN number, you can watch it. Display the menu Select “Setup”...
Editing Channels You can skip unwanted channels, etc. Display the menu Select “Setup” 2 access Main Menu Picture 1 select Sound Setup Select “Tuning Menu” 2 access Setup Menu Off Timer Child Lock Access Tuning Menu 1 select OSD Language Display Settings VIERA Link Settings System Menu Other Settings...
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Channel List Editor Skip unwanted channels / Edit channels (Change name, Move) You can hide unwanted channels. The hidden channels cannot be displayed except in this function. Use this function to skip unwanted channels. Select a channel and add / delete To retune each channel 2 add / delete Channel List Editor...
Tuning Channels You can retune all the TV channels when moving house. Display the menu Select “Setup” 2 access Main Menu Picture 1 select Sound Setup Select “Tuning Menu” 2 access Setup Menu Off Timer Child Lock Access Tuning Menu 1 select OSD Language Display Settings VIERA Link Settings...
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Auto Tuning Set all channels automatically Automatically retune all channels received in the area. Start Auto Tuning Access “Auto Tuning” Settings are made automatically Auto Tuning Auto Tuning All tuning data will be erased Scan EXIT EXIT Start Auto Tuning RETURN All the previous tuning settings are erased.
Restore Settings Resets the TV to its original condition, i.e. no channels tuned in. All settings (channels, picture, sound quality, etc.) are reset. Display the menu Select “Setup” 2 access Main Menu Picture Sound 1 select Setup Select “System Menu” 2 access Setup Menu Off Timer...
Displaying PC Screen on TV The screen of the PC connected to the TV can be displayed on the TV. You can also listen to PC sound with the audio cable connected. To connect PC p. 40 Select the PC input Corresponding signals (p.
Viewing from SD Card (VIERA IMAGE VIEWER) Photo View: Still images recorded by digital cameras will be displayed. During the operation, no signals are output from any of the AV terminals. “Date” shows the date on which the recording was made by the digital camera. The file without record of the date is shown “****/**/**”.
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Slideshow Start Slideshow (operate in step Select the photo for the first view Start Slideshow To pause To return to Single view Note Slideshow is done within the thumbnail. Slideshow settings Display the Select “Viewing Setup” Select the items and set menu access Viewing Setup...
VIERA Link “ Control™” 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.
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RCA cable for audio output from the TV. Use fully wired HDMI compliant cable. Non-HDMI-compliant cables cannot be utilized. Recommended Panasonic’s HDMI cable part number: • RP-CDHG10 (1.0 m) • RP-CDHG15 (1.5 m) • RP-CDHG20 (2.0 m) • RP-CDHG30 (3.0 m) • RP-CDHG50 (5.0 m)
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VIERA Link “ Control™” Preparations Connect the equipment supporting VIERA Link. Set up the connected equipment. Read the manual of the equipment. For optimal recording, the settings of the recorder might be required. For details, read the manual of the recorder. Set VIERA Link On in Setup Menu “VIERA Link Settings”...
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Features available (Using VIERA Link Menu) Direct TV Rec Direct TV Recording - What you see is What you record Recording the current programme in DIGA Recorder immediately. If you connect two recorders including other manufacturers’ recorder at the same time, please connect DIGA Recorder to the TV’s lower HDMI terminal number.
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VIERA Link “ Control™” Features available (Using VIERA Link Menu) Pause Live TV Pause Live TV programme You can pause the live TV programme and resume later. Live TV programme will be recorded on HDD of the connected DIGA Recorder. This function is available with DIGA Recorder which has HDD.
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Features available (Using VIERA Link Menu) Features available (Using VIERA Link Menu) VIERA Link Control Operate the connected equipment with VIERA remote control 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 connections”...
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VIERA Link “ Control™” Features available (Using VIERA Link Menu) Speaker Selection Speaker control 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 connections”...
VIERA Tools With VIERA Tools, you can directly access to some of the useful functions of connected equipment or SD card. Display VIERA Tools Menu Select a feature 1 select 2 access Follow the operation of each feature VIERA Link Control (p. 37) The connected device can be operated with the VIERA remote control.
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. 50). To listen with speakers (VIDEO) (AUDIO) (S-VIDEO)
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To record / playback RF cable DVD Recorder / VCR To watch satellite Satellite dish broadcasts Satellite cable Set top box Fully wired HDMI compliant cable HDMI equipment “HDMI connection” (p. 33) DVD Recorder Fully wired HDMI compliant cable To watch DVDs (Viewing) (Listening) DVD player...
Technical Information Channel Allocation Channel Plan China Hong Kong Asia/M.East NZ / Indonesia Viet Nam Indian CATV CIS / E.Europe South Africa American System American CATV Japan CH DISPLAY Receive channel – – – – – – – – – –...
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Stereo / Bilingual Sound Selection When you receive the stereo / bilingual sound system, sound output modes can be selected by pressing the Stereo / Bilingual Sound Selection button. Audio Signal STEREO MAIN MONO Mode Indicator NICAM ..Used in New Zealand, Singapore, Hong Kong etc. Type of Regular broadcast Regular + NICAM MONO...
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Electrical interference, static electricity, or erroneous operation may damage the data or card. Back up the recorded data at regular intervals in case of deteriorated or damaged data or erratic operation of the TV. (Panasonic is not liable for any deterioration or damage of recorded data.) Data format for Card browsing...
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HDMI connection HDMI (high-definition multimedia interface) allows you to enjoy high-definition digital images and high- quality sound by connecting the TV and the equipment. HDMI-compatible equipment ( * 1) with an HDMI or DVI output terminal, such as a set top box or a DVD player, can be connected to the HDMI terminal using an HDMI compliant (fully wired) cable.
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Technical Information Input signal that can be displayed COMPONENT (Y, P ), HDMI * Mark: Applicable input signal Signal name COMPONENT HDMI 525 (480) / 60i 525 (480) / 60p 625 (576) / 50i 625 (576) / 50p 750 (720) / 60p 750 (720) / 50p 1,125 (1,080) / 60i 1,125 (1,080) / 50i...
FAQs Before requesting service or assistance, please follow these simple guides to resolve the problem. If 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 aerial.
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FAQs Problem Actions Set “P-NR” in the Picture Menu (to remove noise). (p. 20) Chaotic image, noisy Check nearby electrical products (car, motorcycle, fluorescent lamp). Is “Colour” or “Contrast” in the Picture Menu set to the minimum? (p. 20) No image can be Check Colour System.
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Specifications AC AUTO 110-240 V, 50/60 Hz Power Source (TH-L37X10R only: AC Single 220-240 V, 50/60 Hz) Average use 158 W Standby condition 0.7 W Aspect Ratio 16:9 94 cm (diagonal) Visible screen size 819 mm (W) x 460 mm (H) Number of pixels 1,049,088 (1,366 (W) x 768 (H)) Full range x 2 pcs, 8 ...