Panasonic 37"42" Class 1080p Lcd Hdtv Tc L37d2 Operating Instructions

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Advanced
 VIERA Link
TM “HDAVI Control
TM”
VIERA LinkTM 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 outpu\
t 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.
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  outHDMI
(AV OUT)
DVD recorder (DIGA)  
with VIERA Link 
function
Back of the TV
or
or
*
LUMIX 
with VIERA 
Link function
or
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Automatic
Input
Switching
Power on 
link
Power off 
link
Energy 
saving mode 
(for “HDAVI Control 
4 or later” (with 
Quick Start mode))
Unselected 
device 
energy save 
(for “HDAVI 
Control 2 or 
later”)
Default
speakers
One-touch
theater
playback
Provides 
setting 
information
(for “HDAVI 
Control 3 or 
later”)
Automatic lip-
sync function 
(for “HDAVI Control 
3 or later”)
VIERA LinkTM “HDAVI ControlTM”
 Press to exit from a menu screen
 Press to return to the previous 
screen
Display the menu
Select “Setup”Menu
Adjusts Surf mode, Language, Clock,
Channels, Inputs, and other settings.
Setup 2/2
Advanced setupFirst time setup
About
Reset to defaults VIERA Link settings
ECO / energy saving
 select
 next
Select “VIERA Link settings”Setup
Menu 2/2
Advanced setupRepeat 1st time setup VIERA Link settings
ECO / energy saving
 select
 next
Select “VIERA Link”
OnNoYe s
TV
Quick start
No (stay on)
Menu
Enables or disables interoperability of
“HDAVI Control” compliant HDMI devices.
VIERA Link settingsVIERA LinkPower on link
Power off link
Default speakers
Energy saving mode
Unselected device energy save
select
Select “On”(default is On)change
Select settings
OnNoYe s
TV
Quick start
No (stay on)
Menu
Selects either the TV’s speakers or external
home theater as default audio output.
VIERA Link settingsVIERA LinkPower on link
Power off link
Default speakers
Energy saving mode
Unselected device energy save
select
Set
OnNoYe s
Theater
Quick start
No (stay on)
Menu
Selects either the TV’s speakers or external
home theater as default audio output.
VIERA Link settingsVIERA LinkPower on link
Power off link
Default speakers
Energy saving mode
Unselected device energy save
change
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Advanced
 VIERA Link
TM “HDAVI Control
TM”
When using a Blu-ray Disc player, DVD player/recorder or Home theater system, the TV will automatically change to 
the appropriate input, when playback begins on one of those devices.
 For a Home theater system, the speakers automatically switch to the thea\
ter system.
When “Yes” is selected (p. 29), the TV is turned on automatically and switches to the appropriate HDMI input\
 
whenever a VIERA Link compatible equipment is initially turned on and the Play mode is s\
elected. 
When “Yes” is selected (p. 29) and the TV is turned off, all connected VIERA Link compatible equipment is also 
automatically turned off. 
 A Panasonic DVD Recorder will not turn off if it is still in Rec mode.
Caution:  The TV remains on even if the VIERA Link compatible equipment is turned off.
 Condition
  Power off link: Yes; Energy saving mode: Quick Start
  The equipment has “HDAVI Control 4 or later (with Quick Start mode)” connected with an HD\
MI cable.
When TV is turned off, all connected VIERA Link compatible equipment is moved to ECO Standby mode* 
automatically under above conditions.
 *  Minimum power consumption of Standby condition for the equipment.
 Condition
   Unselected device energy save: Yes 
The equipment has “HDAVI Control 2 or later” (for available equipment only) connected wit\
h an HDMI cable.
[ Examples of timing for operation ] 
• When the input is switched from the HDMI. 
• When the “Speaker output” is changed from “Home theater”\
 to “TV”.
The connected VIERA Link compatible equipment will be turned off automatically when not in use.
“TV” is the default setting. To set the Home theater system as Default speakers, change the Default sp\
eakers setting 
from “TV” to “Theater”. Sound will be output from the Home t\
heater whenever the TV is powered on.
If the “ONE TOUCH PLAY” key is pressed on the remote control for a Panasonic Home theater \
system, the following
sequence of operations is performed automatically:
 Home theater power switches On, and playback begins. TV power switches On, and the playback screen is displayed. Audio is muted on the TV and switches to the theater system.
The following information 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/Digital setting)○--- ---
  Channel information 
(Input signal/Channel list/Caption information)○--- ---
Note
 There is a possibility that all the GUI language information might be se\
t from the equipment that has an HDMI CEC 
function connected to the TV with an HDMI cable. Depending on the operating conditions or the spec\
ification for 
each piece of equipment, the setting may or may not be applied.
 For more details on the external equipment’s operation, please refer to the operating manuals for the equipment.
[For Recorder]
 You cannot operate other functions while transmitting the TV’s information above except the Power On/Off key operation. 
When you turn off this unit, the transmission will be interrupted (only when you are tr\
ansmitting  Channel information).
Minimizes lip-sync delays between the picture and audio when you connect\
 to a Panasonic theater system or 
Amplifier.
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Speaker 
control
VIERA Link
control
only with the 
TV’
s remote 
control
(for “HDAVI 
Control 2 or 
later”) 
Back to TV
VIERA LinkTM “HDAVI ControlTM”
You can enjoy more convenient operation with the “HDAVI Control” function in the “VIERA Link” 
menu.
For more details on the “HDAVI Control” function, refer to p. 30
 Press to exit from 
a menu screen
 Press to return to the previous 
screen
Display the VIERA Link menu
VIERA Link
 select
 next
or
Select the item
Recorder
TV
VIERA Link control
Speaker output
Back to TV select
Select
Home theater
TV
VIERA Link control
Speaker output
Back to TVchange
Set
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Advanced
 VIERA Link
TM “HDAVI Control
TM”
You can select the Home theater or TV speakers for audio 
output.
Control the theater speakers with the TV remote control.
This function is available only when a Panasonic Amplifier 
or Player theater is connected. Home theater: Adjustment for the equipment
  Volume up / down  
 Mute   
• The sound of the TV is muted.
• When the equipment is turned off, the TV speakers 
take over.
• Selecting “Home theater” turns the equipment on 
automatically if it is in Standby mode.
 TV: The TV speakers are on.
 Select “Speaker output”
 Select “Home theater” or “TV”
Recorder
TVBack to TV VIERA Link control
Speaker output
 select
 change
In the VIERA Link menu, you can select an HDMI connected equipment and access it qui\
ckly. Continue using your TV 
remote control to operate the equipment, pointing it at the TV.
 Select “VIERA Link control”  
  Select the equipment you want to access(Recorder/Home theater/Player/Camcorder/LUMIX/
Digital camera)
•  If there is more than one equipment item, a  number after the name indicates the number of 
items. (e.g. Recorder 1/Recorder 2/Recorder 3...) 
•  The number of equipment items that can be connected is three for recorders, 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 buttons Whether an operation is available differs depending on the connected equipment. 
Move the cursor/SelectPlay
Set/AccessStop
Return to previous menuReverse/ForwardSUBMENUDisplay the functions 
menu on the equipmentSkip Reverse/Forward
Available when the purpose of the keys 
is displayed on screenPause
ExitClosed caption
Channel Up/DownSAP (Select Audio Mode)
-0-9Select digital subchannel
Returns the input selection of the device selected with the VIERA Link Control to the TV input.
Select “Back to TV”
Recorder
TV
VIERA Link control
Speaker output
Back to TV
 select
 OK
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Lock
You can lock specified channels or shows to prevent children from watchin\
g objectionable content.
 Press to exit from a menu screen
 
Caution
 Make a note of your 
password in case 
you forget it. (If you 
have forgotten your 
password, consult 
your local dealer.)
Note
 When you select a 
locked channel,
a message will be 
displayed that allows 
you to view the 
channel if you input 
your password.
Display the menu
Select “Lock”
Menu
Blocks access, with password protection,
to channels, programs or inputs.
Password
Enter password.
-   -   -   -
 next
 select
You will be asked to enter your password 
each time you display the Lock menu.
Input your 4-digit password
A 4-digit code must be entered to view a blocked program or 
change rating settings.
MenuPasswordEnter password.
*   *   *   -
 If it is your first time entering the password, enter the 
password twice in order to register it.
Select the Lock mode
MenuOff
Off Off
Off
LockMode
Channel
Game
Change passwordProgram
 set
 select
Off: Unlocks all the lock settings of “Channel”, “Game” and “P\
rogram”.All:  Locks all the inputs regardless of the lock settings of  “Channel”, “Game” and “Program”.
Custom: Locks specified inputs of “Channel”, ”Game” and “Program”\
.
Select the item 
MenuCustom
Off Off
Off
LockMode
Channel
Game
Change passwordProgramselect
 “Channel”, ”Game” and “Program” are not accessible unl\
ess 
“Custom” is selected in “Mode”.
Setset
Channel lock
Game lock
Program
lock
Change 
password
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Advanced
 Lock
Note
 This television is designed to support the  “Downloadable U.S. Region\
 Rating System” when available. 
(Available only in U.S.A.)
 The Off rating is independent of other ratings. When placing a lock on a specific-age-based-rating level, the Off rating and any other more restrictive ratings will also 
be blocked.
 To select the channel or the rating of the program to 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 lockMenu
Selects the lock mode.
Custom-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Channel lockMode
Channel 1
Channel 2
Channel 3
Channel 4
Channel 5
Channel 6
Channel 7 select
 set
 To lock/unlock all channels:
  Select “Mode” and set to “All” or “Off”.
  All:  Locks all channels
  Off:  Unlocks all channels
Locks Channel 3, Channel 4, and external inputs.
Select “Game” in 5 and set to “On”
 select
 set On:  Locks
Off:  Unlocks
 To set a rating level“V-chip” technology enables restricted shows to lock 
according to TV ratings. Select the rating to lockselect
 Select “Mode” and set to “On”Menu
Enables or disables the programs’ locks.
On
Off
Off
Off
OffProgram lockMode
MPAA
U.S.TV
C.E.L.R.
C.F.L.R.
 set
 select Example of “MPAA” (U.S. movie ratings)NR No rating
G General Audience:  All ages admitted
PG Parental Guidance Suggested
PG- 13 Parents Strongly Cautioned:  
Inappropriate for children under 13
R Restricted:  Under 17 requires 
accompanying parent or adult guardian
NC- 17 No one 17 and under admitted
X Adults only
 To get more information (p. 44)
 Select the rating category you wish to followMenu
Customizes programs lock based on U.S.
On
Off
Off
Off
OffProgram lockMode
MPAA
U.S.TV
C.E.L.R.
C.F.L.R. next
 select
MPAA:  U.S. movie ratings
U.S.TV:  U.S. TV program ratings
C.E.L.R.: Canadian English ratings
C.F.L.R.: Canadian French ratings
 To change the password
  In , select “Change password” and press OK
 
 Input the new 4-digit password twice
MenuOff
Off Off
Off
LockMode
Channel
Game
Change password Program
MenuChange password
Enter new password.
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Auto 
program
Set
automatically
Manual 
program
Set
manually
Signal meter
Check signal 
strength
Editing and Setting Channels
The current channel settings can be changed according to your needs and \
reception 
conditions.
 Press to exit from 
a menu screen
Display the menu
Select “Setup”
Menu
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 “ANT/Cable setup”
Menu
Scans for Antenna or Cable channels.
Specify when using Cable or Satellite box.
Setup
1/2
Clock
ANT/Cable setup
Input labels Language
All
Channel surf mode next
 select
Select the function
Menu
Automatically searches and saves available
channels to memory.
CableANT/Cable setupANT in
Auto program
Manual program
Signal meter next
 select
Set
 To reset the settings of the Setup menu   Select “Reset to defaults” in the Setup menu () and 
press OK
 
 Input your 4-digit password with the number buttons
  Select “YES” on the confirmation screen and press OK
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Advanced
 Editing and Setting Channels
Automatically searches and adds available channels to the memory.
 Select “ANT in”    Select “Cable” or “Antenna” 
or select “Not used” (p. 13). 
 Select “Auto program”
MenuCableANT/Cable setupANT in
Auto program
Manual program
Signal meter next
 select
 Select a scanning mode (p. 13)MenuAuto programAll channels
Analog only
Digital only OK
 select
Settings are made automatically  After the scanning is completed, select “Apply”.
(see below ). All previously saved channels are erased.
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. 
You can select a channel tuning mode (Digital only/Analog 
only) in “Channel surf mode”(p. 29)
  Edit Caption
---
80-101
Edit CH caption
Caption ChannelOK
RETURN
Delete
ABC  → abc
RGBYSelect
@
D A change
 set
or
  Caption  Select or edit the station identifier. 
(maximum 7 characters available)  Favorite
Set favorite 1/326-112
 select
 set
  Set favorite    Select the number
 Add
Press OK to select “Yes (add)” or “No (skip)”  
 Move the cursor to a channel numberManual programEdit Cancel
Apply
Caption Favorite Add
2 ...
...
Ye s
3 ...
...
Ye s
Channel select
 press OK to tune 
to the channel
 Select “Apply” programCancel
Apply
Caption Favorite Add ...
...
Ye s
el select
 OK
 Select “Edit”
Manual programEdit
Cancel
Apply
Caption Favorite Add
2 ...
...
Ye s
3 ...
...
Ye s
4 ...
...
Ye s
5 ...
...
Ye s
Channel
 
 select
 next
 Select the item to edit
RGBY
Select
RETURNOK
Manual programEdit
Cancel
Apply
Caption Favorite Add
2 ...
...
Ye s
3 ...
...
Ye s
4 ...
...
Ye s
5 ...
...
Ye s
6 ...
...
Ye s
7 ...
...
Ye s
8 ...
...
Ye s
9 ...
...
Ye s
Channel
Prev.page Next page
Caption
Favorite
Add
Proceed to 
next page
Go back to the previous 
page
 select the item 
to edit (Caption/
Favorite/Add)
 next
• Caption:
  Changes the station identifier
• Favorite:
  Registers channels to the  Favorite List
• Add:
  Adds or skips channels
To cancel the EditManual programEdit Cancel
Apply
Caption Favorite Add
2 ...
...
Ye s
3 ...
...
Ye s
4 ...
...
Ye s
5 ...
...
Ye s
Channel
 select
 next
Changes will be lost. Continue?Ye s
No OK  (returns to “ANT/
Cable setup”)
 select  “Yes”
Check the signal strength if interference is found or freezing occurs on\
 a digital image.Menu
Selects which channel to be tested for signal
strength.
--Signal  meterChannel
Signal  strength
Current 86%
Peak level 98%
 change 
channel
 OK
or
Signal intensity 
 If the signal is weak, check the antenna.
If no problem is found, consult your local dealer.
Note
 Not available if “Cable” is selected in “ANT in” (see above). Available only for digital antenna channels.
 If “Lock” (p. 36) is activated and “ANT/Cable setup” is se\
lected, “Enter password.” will be displayed.
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Closed Caption
Closed caption
Display
Closed 
caption
The television includes a built-in decoder that is capable of providing \
a text display of the audio. The 
program being viewed must be transmitting the Closed caption (CC) info\
rmation. (p. 45)
 Select the item and setMenu
PrimaryCC1On
Closed caption
Digital Mode
Analog
Digital setting Reset to defaults
Selects style and language for displaying
digital Closed Caption.
 select
 set
Mode
On:  To display Closed captions.CC on mute:  
To display Closed captions 
when the audio is muted. 
(When not using, select “Off”).
Analog (Choose the Closed caption service 
of Analog  broadcasting.)
CC1-4:  Information related to pictures  (Appears at the bottom of the screen)
T1-4: Textual information (Appears over the entire screen)
Digital (The Digital Closed caption menu lets 
you configure the way you choose to 
view the digital captioning.)
Select the setting.
  “Primary”, “Second.”, “Service 3”, “Service 4”, \
 “Service 5”, “Service 6”
 The settings in “Analog” or “Digital”
depend on the broadcaster.
 To make more in-depth display settings in digital programs
 
 Select “Digital setting” and press OK
 
 Select the item and setMenu
Selects the text size.
Small
Default
None
SolidBlackSolidBlack
Black
Digital settingSize
Foreground Font
Style
Fore. opacity
Background
Back. opacity
Outline select
 set
Size Text size
Font Text font
Style Text style (Raised, Depressed, etc.)
ForegroundColor of text
Fore. opacityOpacity of text
BackgroundColor of text box
Back. opacityOpacity of text box
Outline Outline color of text (Identify the 
setting options on the screen.)
 To reset the settings
 
 Select “Reset to defaults”. Confirmation screen is displayed.
 
 Select “Yes” and press OK.
 Press to exit from 
a menu screen
Display the menu
Select “Closed caption”
Menu
Primary CC1On
Closed caption
Digital Mode
Analog
Digital setting Reset to defaults
Display broadcast TV’s Closed Caption (CC)
text when available.
 next
 select
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