background image

30

31

Advanced

 VIERA

 Link

TM

 “HDA

VI Control

TM

VIERA Link

TM

 Connections

Follow the connection diagrams below for HDAVI control 

of a single piece of AV equipment such as a DVD recorder 

(DIGA), Home theater system.

Refer to page 32-35 for Setup Menu settings and additional 

control information.

 Optional HDMI and/or optical cables are not included.

If connection (or setting) of equipment compatible with 

HDAVI control is changed, switch the power of this unit 

Off and On again while the power of all equipment is On 

(so that the unit can correctly recognize the connected 

equipment) and check that the DVD recorder (DIGA), Home 

theater system playback operate.

Note

 

HDMI 1 is recommended.

  When connecting to HDMI 2/HDMI 3, set the input mode to HDMI 2/HDMI 3 (p. 24) initially before connecting to HDMI 

2/HDMI 3. After connection, confirm the HDMI control functions (p. 32-35).

 Connecting this unit to the DVD recorder (DIGA), Home 

theater system

 

For DVD recorder (DIGA):  Connect with HDMI cable

 

For Home theater system 

  Connect with the HDMI and audio cables.

  If audio cable is not connected, you cannot listen to the TV program 

through the theater system.

 *  No optical cable is necessary for the equipment that has “HDAVI control 5” 

and is connected with an HDMI cable (HDMI 1 only).

 Connecting this unit to a DVD 

recorder (DIGA) and AV amp

   When using a “VIERA Link” audio-

video amplifier and a compatible DVD 

recorder (DIGA) use a daisy chain 

connection as shown below.

 

One AV amp and one DVD recorder (DIGA) can be operated with this unit.

 

Be sure to connect the AV amp between this unit and the DVD recorder (DIGA).

 Setting of this unit after connection

   After making connections as shown above, set “VIERA Link” (under “VIERA Link settings”) to “On” using the Setup 

menu. (p. 25, 32-33).

Note

 

Individual HDMI equipment may require additional menu settings specific to each model. Please refer to their 

respective operating instruction manuals.

 

When audio from other equipment connected to this unit via HDMI is output using “DIGITAL AUDIO OUT” of this unit, 

the system switches to 2CH audio.

  (When connecting to an AV amp via HDMI, you can enjoy higher sound quality.)

 

For details about HDMI cables for connecting a Panasonic HD camcorder, read the manual for the equipment.

VIERA Link

TM

 “HDAVI Control

TM

Simultaneously control all Panasonic “HDAVI Control” equipped components using one button on the TV remote.
Enjoy additional HDMI Inter-Operability with Panasonic products which have the “HDAVI Control” function.
This TV supports “HDAVI Control 5” function.
Connections to the equipment (DVD recorder DIGA, HD Camcorder, Home theater system, Amplifier, etc.) with HDMI 
cables allow you to interface with them automatically.

Equipment with the “HDAVI Control” function enables the following operations:

Version

Operations

HDAVI Control or later

• 

Automatic Input Switching (p. 33)

• 

Power on link (p. 33)

• 

Power off link (p. 33)

• 

Default speakers (p. 33)

• 

One-touch theater playback (p. 33)

• 

Speaker control (p. 35)

HDAVI Control 2 or later

• 

VIERA Link control only with the TV’s remote control (p. 35) 

• 

Unselected device energy save (for available equipment only) (p. 33)

HDAVI Control 3 or later

• 

Provides setting information (p. 33)

• 

Automatic lip-sync function (p. 33)

HDAVI Control 4 or later

• 

Energy saving mode (with Quick Start mode) (p. 33)

HDAVI Control 5

• 

Audio Return Channel
Audio Return Channel (ARC) is a function that enables digital sound signals to 
be sent via an HDMI cable.

 For the first time/When adding new equipment, reconnecting equipment or changing the setup 

after the connection, turn the equipment on and then switch the TV on. Set the input mode to 
HDMI1, HDMI2 or HDMI3 (p. 24), and make sure that the image is displayed correctly.

VIERA Link “HDAVI Control”, based on the control functions provided by HDMI which is an industry standard known 
as HDMI CEC (Consumer Electronics Control), is a unique function that we have developed and added. As such, its 
operation with other manufacturers’ equipment that supports HDMI CEC cannot be guaranteed.
Please refer to the individual manuals for other manufacturers’ equipment supporting the VIERA Link function.

 HDMI cable

This function needs an HDMI compliant (fully wired) cable. Non-HDMI-compliant cables cannot be utilized.
It is recommended that you use Panasonic’s HDMI cable. Recommended part number:
RP-CDHS15 (4.9 ft/1.5 m), RP-CDHS30 (9.8 ft/3.0 m), RP-CDHS50 (16.4 ft/5.0 m)
 *  For more details on the external equipment’s connections, please refer to the operating manuals for the equipment.

HDMI cable

HDMI

(AV OUT)

HDMI

(AV OUT)

Home Theater Systems 

with VIERA Link function

or

HDMI

(AV OUT)

AV amp with 

VIERA Link function

DVD recorder (DIGA)

with VIERA Link 

function

HD Camcorder 

with VIERA Link 

function

HDMI

(AV IN)

Digital Audio out

HDMI

(AV OUT)

DVD recorder (DIGA)  

with VIERA Link 

function

Back of the TV

or

or

*

LUMIX 

with VIERA 

Link function

or

Summary of Contents for viera TC-L37D2M

Page 1: ... for Warranty Service purposes Model Number Serial Number Web Site http panasonic net Panasonic Corporation 2010 Printed in U S A M0510 0 Quick Start Guide See page 7 14 Operating Instructions 37 42 Class 1080p LCD HDTV 37 0 42 0 inches measured diagonally TQB2AC0019 Model No TC L37D2M TC L42D2M English Thank you for purchasing this Panasonic product Please read these instructions before operating...

Page 2: ...cture sound quality etc 27 VIERA LinkTM HDAVI ControlTM 30 Lock 36 Editing and Setting Channels 38 Closed Caption 40 Input Labels 41 Using Timer 42 Recommended AV Connections 43 Ratings List for Lock 44 Technical Information 45 Care and Cleaning 49 FAQ 50 Specifications 52 Enjoy your TV Basic Features Advanced Features FAQs etc Safety Precautions 4 Please read before using the unit Accessories Opt...

Page 3: ...nding of the lead in wire to an antenna discharge unit size of grounding conductors location of antenna discharge unit connection to grounding electrodes and requirements for the grounding electrode CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN WARNING To reduce the risk of electric shock do not remove cover or back No user serviceable parts inside Refer servicing to qualified service personnel The l...

Page 4: ...e wall hanging bracket installation manual Back of the TV Holes for wall hanging bracket installation Screw for fixing the TV onto the wall hanging bracket not supplied with the TV Depth of screw Minimum 0 39 10 0 mm Maximum 0 67 17 0 mm View from the side 7 9 200 mm 7 9 200 mm Customer assumes liability if mounting the unit themselves or if a Panasonic bracket is not used Any damage resulting fro...

Page 5: ...f 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 If sufficient care is not taken to ensure screws are properly tightened during assembly the pedestal will not be strong enough to support the TV and it might fall over and become damaged and personal injury ...

Page 6: ...V controls indicators Changes the input mode Chooses Menu and Submenu entries Volume up down Selects channels in sequence Front of the TV POWER button Menu navigations Remote control Basic Connection Continued Switches TV On or Off Standby Changes the input mode p 24 Displays Main Menu p 27 Displays Sub Menu p 15 29 Colored buttons used for various functions for example p 14 18 22 35 Volume up dow...

Page 7: ...ock later go to the Menu screen p 29 First Time Setup First time setup screen 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 29 is set to No Press to return to the previous screen Auto channel setup ANT Cable setup Select the connected Antenna in terminal ANT Cable setup Step 3 of 6 Cable Antenna Not used A...

Page 8: ...he Input labels Label inputs Select NEXT then press OK to go to the next step Label inputs Step 5 of 6 Press RIGHT to select a label for each input Example DVD Blu ray etc or Not used Press OK to customize the label Edit Blu ray DVD HDMI HDMI RETURN Change Select HDMI 3 Component Video 1 Video 2 PC Next HDMI 1 HDMI 2 ABC Delete abc R G B Y 1 4 GHI 7PQRS 2 ABC 5 JKL 8 TUV 3 DEF 6MNO 9WXYZ 0 LAST se...

Page 9: ...played channel select the list number to save the channel without pressing OK or Delete a Favorite channel Set favorite 1 3 26 1 2 3 4 5 select delete while holding down Favorite Feature Use the Favorite Feature 1 Display Favorite channels 2 Select the channel Favorite channels 1 3 26 1 2 3 4 5 select or 3 Set a Favorite channel Favorite channels 1 3 26 1 2 3 4 5 OK To change the page Press repeat...

Page 10: ... microSDHC Card miniSD Card microSD Card adapter If a microSDHC Card miniSD Card or microSD Card is used insert remove it together with the adapter For cautions and details on SD Cards p 46 Gently insert the SD Card label surface facing front Label surface Push until a click is heard Press in lightly on SD Card then release Sort To sort by Folder month or date In Select the sort type Slideshow Fol...

Page 11: ... Music Video Podcasts You can operate your iPod through the TV screen using the TV remote control p 22 Remote mode Photo You can operate your iPod through the iPod screen using either the TV remote control or the iPod itself p 23 R Y G B Music Playlists Artists Albums Songs Audiobooks 01 02 05 23 OK Select Select Videos Podcasts Remote Settings AXX Correction Sing a song Prev page Next page RETURN...

Page 12: ...04 Pana0005 Pana0006 Pana0007 Pana0008 Pana0009 Pana0010 Pana0011 Pana0012 Set iPod in Soundtrack Refer to Photo settings on p 19 iPod Photo settings Picture Audio Slideshow settings Soundtrack select change next Operate Operate your iPod using either the TV remote control or the iPod itself On Timer playback When the TV is turned On using the Timer the iPod starts playing Follow the direction in ...

Page 13: ...he connected equipment using the remote control supplied with the equipment Note For details see the manual for the connected equipment If you connect equipment that has the HDAVI Control function to the TV using an HDMI cable you will find it easier to use Please refer to p 30 35 Before using these functions you need to set VIERA Link setting to On as shown below Press to exit from a menu screen ...

Page 14: ...ust or select Displaying PC Screen on TV The screen of the PC connected to the unit can be displayed on the TV You can also listen to PC sound with the audio cable connected To connect PC p 43 PC menu setting change as desired Making settings How to Use Menu Functions to p 27 Menu Item Adjustments Configurations options Picture PC adjustments Reset to defaults Resets PC adjustments Confirmation sc...

Page 15: ...avorite channels p 16 Edit CH caption Changes the station identifier p 39 Signal meter Checks the signal strength if interference or freezing occurs on a digital image How to Use Menu Functions Menu list Menu Item Adjustments Configurations alternatives Picture Reset to defaults Resets all picture adjustments to factory default settings except for Advanced picture Picture mode Basic picture mode V...

Page 16: ...Control equipped components using one button on the TV remote Enjoy additional HDMI Inter Operability with Panasonic products which have the HDAVI Control function This TV supports HDAVI Control 5 function Connections to the equipment DVD recorder DIGA HD Camcorder Home theater system Amplifier etc with HDMI cables allow you to interface with them automatically Equipment with the HDAVI Control fun...

Page 17: ...formation about the TV settings can be transmitted to each piece of an equipment Recorder Home theater Player that has HDAVI Control 3 or later function connected to a TV with an HDMI cable Transmittable data Recorder Home theater Player On Screen Display Language setting English Español Français Panel Aspect Ratio 16 9 fixed Closed caption information Mode CC type Channel information Input signal...

Page 18: ... and a total of three for Home theater Player Camcorder LUMIX Digital camera Note There is a limit to the number of HDMI connectors Recorder TV VIERA Link control Speaker output Back to TV select change You can select available items only Operate the equipment with the TV remote control pointing it at the TV To operate the equipment read the manual of the equipment Available TV remote control butt...

Page 19: ...ating and any other more restrictive ratings will also be blocked To select the channel or the rating of the program to lock Channel lock Select up to 7 1 7 channels to block These channels will be blocked regardless of the program rating Select Mode and set to Custom Select a channel to lock Menu Selects the lock mode Custom Channel lock Mode Channel 1 Channel 2 Channel 3 Channel 4 Channel 5 Chan...

Page 20: ...ress Number of channels Press RETURN to quit 8 10 RETURN After the scanning is completed select Apply see below All previously saved channels are erased Manual program Set manually Use this procedure when changing the channel setup or changing the channel display Also use this to add or skip channels from the channel list manually Edit Caption 80 Edit CH caption Caption Channel RETURN Delete ABC a...

Page 21: ... Adjusts Surf mode Language Clock Channels Inputs and other settings Setup 1 2 Clock ANT Cable setup Input labels Language All Channel surf mode next select Select Input labels Menu Customize TV inputs with the names of your connected devices For easier input selections Setup 1 2 Clock ANT Cable setup Input labels Language All Channel surf mode next select Closed Caption Closed caption Display Clo...

Page 22: ...ep Off Timer Set to shut the unit off after a pre selected amount of time Menu 0 Sleep Sleep minutes set 0 15 30 60 90 minutes To set Timer 1 5 On Off Timer Select the item and set Menu Sets the time when the TV turns on The TV will turn off after 90 minutes or as specified Off TV 4 18 SUN Timer 1 Timer set Inputs Channel Day On time Off time select set or Sets the time when the TV turns on The TV...

Page 23: ...ming restricted to adults Contains constant violence or scenes of extreme violence CANADIAN FRENCH RATINGS C F L R E Exempt Exempt programming G General Programming intended for audience of all ages Contains no violence or the violence content is minimal or is depicted appropriately 8 ans 8 General Not recommended for young children Programming intended for a broad audience but contains light or o...

Page 24: ...r function to the TV with an HDMI cable the sound from the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal can be output as multi channel surround HDAVI Control 5 is the newest standard current as of December 2009 for the HDAVI Control compatible equipment This standard is compatible with the conventional HDAVI equipment HDMI connection HDMI high definition multimedia interface allows you to enjoy high definition digi...

Page 25: ...he surface is dry Do not scratch or hit the surface of the panel with fingernails or other hard objects Furthermore avoid contact with volatile substances such as insect sprays solvents and thinner otherwise the quality of the surface may be adversely affected Cabinet If the cabinet becomes dirty wipe it with a soft dry cloth If the cabinet is particularly dirty soak the cloth in a weak mild liqui...

Page 26: ...d will have no impact on the performance of the TV Chaotic image noisy Check nearby electrical products car or motorcycle ignition systems fluorescent lamp etc No image is displayed on screen Check Picture menu p 28 Check the cable connections Check that the correct input has been selected Only spots are displayed instead of images Check the channel settings p 38 Check the antenna cables Neither i...

Page 27: ...Vertical scanning frequency 59 86 Hz Channel Capability NTSC Analog VHF UHF 2 69 CATV 1 135 Operating Conditions Temperature 32 F 95 F 0 C 35 C Humidity 20 80 RH non condensing Connection Terminals VIDEO IN 1 2 VIDEO RCA PIN Type 1 1 0 V p p 75 Ω AUDIO L R RCA PIN Type 2 0 5 V rms COMPONENT IN Y 1 0 V p p including synchronization PB PR 0 35 V p p AUDIO L R RCA PIN Type 2 0 5 V rms HDMI 1 3 TYPE A...

Reviews: