Panasonic Tx L37e30 Operating Instructions

							Using TV Guide
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Using TV Guide
TV Guide−Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) provides an on screen listing of the programmes currently broadcast and the 
forthcoming broadcasts over the next seven days (depending on the broadcasters).
• This TV supports the GUIDE Plus+ system.   • The Rovi branding partner will supply the rating information in the programme information and the recommended group in 
the Search list.  
• DVB and Analogue channels are displayed on the same TV Guide screen. [D] means DVB channel and [A] means Analogue 
channel. There will be no programme listings for Analogue channels.
• When this TV is turned on for the first time, or the TV is switched off for more than a week, it may take some time before TV 
Guide is completely shown.
  ■To return to TV
EXIT   or   GUIDE
1Select DVB or Analogue
TV
2View TV GuideGUIDE
GUIDEOPTION
Das Erste DIY SOS Holiday News 19:30 20:00 20:30 21:00
The Bill
Good bye Hot Wars Holiday Program
Pepsi Char. Emmerdal.
10 O’ clock News BBC
Coast Spring watch Panorama
News Pop Idol I’m A Celebrity
Sports 15 To 1 Rugby D
D
D
D
D
D
DBBC ONE 20:00 - 20:30  DIY SOS : We open in the Battersbys 1 BBC ONE
BBC THREE
E4
BBC FOUR
BBC 2W
BBCi
BBC Radi 1
7
14
70
72
105
719
Coronation Street
09 Time: TV Guide
Wed 27 Oct 2010
10:46
Wed 27 Oct Search All Channels
Select channel
Timer ProgrammingEXIT
Select programme
RETURN
-24 hours +24 hours Search CategoryInfo
RETURN
Select AdvertPage up
Page downAlso in
Enter Channel
Example : 
2 1678 9
3
4
5
1Current date and time
2TV Guide time
3Advertisement
4[D] : DVB
[A] : Analogue
5Channel position and 
name
6TV Guide date
7Some programmes may also be broadcast in HD   • You can select HD or SD broadcast before viewing or setting Timer Programming.
8Programme
9Logo of the Rovi branding partner  
  ■To change the layout of TV Guide  [TV Guide View] (p. 34)
  ■To watch the programme
1  Select a current 
programme or channel2 Select [View] (DVB mode)
Eastender
19:30- 20:00
ViewTimer Programming
• If a programme exists in both HD and SD broadcasts, the 
[View Options] screen will be displayed to select HD or 
SD broadcast. (DVB mode)   select
 access   orabcdefjklghimnotuvpqrswxyz
101 BBC ONE 19:30-20:00 Wed 27 Oct 2010
119 BBC HD 19:30-20:00 Wed 27 Oct 2010View Options
DIY SOS watch
 select
 watch
 select
• To use Timer Programming  (p. 22)
  ■To the previous day (DVB mode)  ■To view a channel list of the selected category
 (red) (blue)
  ■To the next day (DVB mode)CategoryAll Channels
All ChannelsAll DVB Channels
All HD Channels
All Analogue Channels
Free DVB Channels
TV/Data DVB Channels
Favourites1
Pay Radio
Favourites2
Favourites3
Favourites4
(Category list)
• To list favourite channels  (p. 42)
Only Analogue channels 
are listed
 (green)
  ■View details of the programme (DVB mode)
1 Select the programme2 View details
 select• Press again to return to TV 
Guide.
 
						

							Using TV Guide
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  ■To search programme types and view a channel list of the searched programmes (DVB mode)
 (yellow)
 (Search list)Search
Search Titles...MovieNews and Factual
 (Type list)Prog.TypeAll Types
All TypesMovie
News
 view
 select  type
  ■To search programme titles and view a list of the searched programmes (DVB mode)  
 (yellow)
(Search list)
Search
Search Titles...Movie
News and Factual
1  Select 
[Search Titles...]2  Set characters 
(maximum: 19 characters) 3  Start [Search]• All the programme titles 
including the word you 
set will be listed.
• Searching without any 
characters will list all 
programmes including 
current programmes. 
 (green)
 access
  select select
 set
• To use numeric buttons  “Characters table for 
numeric buttons” (p. 96)
Other useful functions
Timer Programming (DVB mode)
Timer Programming is a timer to remind watching or record the programme to the external recorder or the USB HDD.
1  Select the forthcoming programme2 Select the function ([Ext Rec.], [USB HDD Rec.] or [Reminder])
 
 select
 set
/
19:30 119 BBC HD 20:00
- - - --/-- --:-- --:-- ---D
Timer ProgrammingFunction No. Channel Name Date Start EndWed 27.10.2010 10:46
Ext Rec.Wed 27 Oct
(30 min.)
(--- min.) DIY SOS
(Timer Programming screen)
  store  
 select
LED will turn to orange if Timer 
Programming is set.
(Orange LED will flash if the recording of 
Timer Programming is in progress.)[Ext Rec.] / [USB HDD Rec.] 
 :
to record the programme to the external recorder or the USB HDD
When the start time comes, the channel will be switched automatically and the 
video and audio signals will be output. 2 minutes before the starting time, a 
reminder message appears if you are watching TV.
LED[Reminder] 
 :
 to remind you to watch the programme
When you are watching TV, a reminder message appears 2 minutes before the 
start time. Press the OK button to switch to the programmed channel.
  ■To check / change / cancel a timer 
programming event  ■To return to TV Guide
BACK/
RETURN “Timer Programming” (p. 45)
  ■If you select a current programme  ■If a programme exists in both HD and SD broadcasts  
A confirmation screen asking whether you wish to watch or 
record the programme will appear.
Select [Timer Programming] and set [Ext Rec.] or [USB 
HDD Rec.] to record from the time you finish the timer 
programming event setting.The [Timer Options] screen will be displayed to select HD or SD 
broadcast.
101 BBC ONE 19:30-20:00 Wed 27 Oct 2010
119 BBC HD 19:30-20:00 Wed 27 Oct 2010Timer Options
DIY SOS set
 select
Eastender
19:30- 20:00
View
Timer Programming access
 select
/
19:30 119 BBC HD 20:00
- - - --/-- --:-- --:-- ---D
Timer ProgrammingFunction No. Channel Name Date Start EndWed 27.10.2010 10:46
Ext Rec.Wed 27 Oct
(30 min.)
(--- min.) DIY SOS
(Timer Programming screen)
 will be displayed if 
HD broadcast is set.
 
						

							Using TV Guide
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Note
• This function is not available in Analogue mode.• Timer Programming reminder messages will remain displayed until one of the following occurs:
•  You press the OK button to view the programme or the EXIT button to cancel the reminder.
•  The timer programming event that the reminder is set for ends.
• No other channel can be selected while the recording of Timer Programming is in progress.• When recording programmes, be sure to make the proper settings on the recorder connected to the TV.  (p. 45)• When recording programmes to the USB HDD, be sure to format the USB HDD and enable it for recording in [Recording 
Setup] (p. 54).
 Guide link programming (Timer Programming from the TV Guide signal)
Guide link programming is Timer Programming which is controlled by information from the TV Guide; if programme start and 
end times are changed by the broadcaster, the timer programming event will follow the change.
A Split Programme programming is a Guide link programming which is interrupted by one or more other programmes.
Note that Guide link programming (including Split Programme programming) only works reliably if correct information is 
received from broadcasters.
(Timer Programming screen)
------ ---
0 7 BBC ONE
DIY SOS
The Bill
Red Cap20:00 20:30
14 E4 21:00 22:30
72 BBC 2W
BBC ONE 122:45 23:00
10:30 11:30
--:-- --:-- --:--
9
1/1
S/P
Guide
GuideD
D
D
D
500GB (50%)
Timer ProgrammingFunction No. Date Start EndChannel NameWed 27 Oct 2010 10:46
Ext Rec.Ext Rec.
ReminderExt Rec. Wed 27 Oct
(30 min.)
(90 min.)
(15 min.)
(60 min.)
(--- min.) Wed 27 Oct
Wed 27 Oct
Thu 28 Oct 
Change function
EXIT
Select
RETURNRemaining Capacity:
Store timer
“S/P” is displayed if the timer is set from the TV 
Guide and the programme is a Split Programme
“Guide” is displayed if the timer is set from the TV Guide 
(Guide link programming)
Das Erste DIY SOS Holiday News 19:30 20:00 20:30 21:00
The Bill
Good bye Hot Wars Holiday Program
Pepsi Char. Emmerdal.
10 O’ clock News BBC
Coast Spring watch Panorama
News Pop Idol I’m A Celebrity
Sports 15 To 1 Rugby D
D
D
D
D
D
DBBC ONE 20:00 - 20:30  DIY SOS : We open in the Battersbys 1 BBC ONE
BBC THREE
E4
BBC FOUR
BBC 2W
BBCi
BBC Radi 1
7
14
70
72
105
719
Coronation Street
Time:TV Guide
Wed 27 Oct 2010
10:46
Wed 27 Oct Search All Channels
Example : 
“” or “” will be displayed in the TV Guide if 
Timer Programming is set as the Guide link 
programming.
Note
• If you edit the start time or end time of a Guide link programming event by more than 10 minutes, it will no longer follow 
the broadcaster’s changes to the start or end time. The start and end times will become fixed.
• Whilst making the Split Programme programming event for [Ext Rec.] or [USB HDD Rec.], you cannot record any channels 
between the interrupted programmes.
• The Split Programme programming event for Reminder will be cleared by pressing the OK button once to view.• The Split Programme programming event for Reminder will switch to the programmed channel by pressing the OK button 
even if it is between the interrupted programmes.
• The Split Programme programming does not work if the separated parts are broadcast on different channels.
View advertisement 
Enter your postcode when using this function for the first time  [Guide Plus+ Postcode] in [TV Guide Settings] (p. 34)If you have already entered your postcode in “Auto Setup” - when first using the TV (p. 12 - 15), you do not have to enter it again.If you enter an incorrect postcode for your area, or no postcode is entered, advertisements may not be displayed correctly.
Display advertisement information
OPTION• To display the latest advertisement, you will need to update the information.
To update the information continuously, the TV must be left in Standby mode.
  ■To change advertisements  ■To return to TV Guide
OPTION   or   
BACK/
RETURN
Note
• Some advertisements are for future programmes.
In this case it is possible to use the Guide link programming function.
• The advertisements displayed on the TV Guide are sent from the GUIDE Plus+ system so that they cannot be deleted 
manually or will not be lost even when the TV is turned Off with Mains power On / Off switch.
 
						

							Viewing Teletext
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Viewing Teletext
You can enjoy news, weather forecasts and subtitles, etc. (depending on the broadcaster)• The availability of teletext services for a programme is indicated by [TEXT ] in the information banner.
1BBC ONE WALESCoronation Street
TEXT 20:00 - 20:5520:35 Now All DVB ChannelsSelect favouritesDisplayed if programme has teletext service Information banner 
 (p. 18)
Depending on the broadcaster, the digital teletext (MHEG) services may not be available. In this case, the operation of the 
teletext services may be the same as the analogue teletext services (p. 24).
Digital teletext (MHEG)
Digital teletext services differ greatly from analogue teletext. 
When you switch to a digital teletext service, the images you see can contain graphics and text, laid out and controlled in a 
manner decided by the broadcaster.
TV
  ■To return to TVTEXT
1Select DVB
TV• DVB programmes have digital teletext 
services (MHEG).
2Switch to TeletextTEXT
17:51 28 Feb
Example : 
  ■How to operate services
In all cases, it is possible to navigate the pages using buttons on the remote control, but 
because the commands available must apply to all manufacturers of digital equipment, some 
on screen commands may not correspond exactly to the remote control buttons.
•  Select,  go•  Symbol  : 
• Back key
BACK/
RETURN
•  Coloured  characters
 
 
Coloured button
• When options with numbers are 
displayed
abcdefjklghimnotuvpqrswxyz
Note
• As soon as you switch to a digital channel with links to a teletext service, software is downloaded 
in the background to enable the teletext function. This means that when switching to a digital 
channel, you should wait for approximately 5 seconds before pressing the TEXT button - this will 
allow the software to download. If you press the TEXT button before download is complete, it will 
be ignored and you will have to press the TEXT button again when the download is complete.
• While navigating digital teletext, you will find there is a short delay when moving between pages while 
the page downloads. There is often a prompt shown somewhere on the page (for example “Loading”) to 
let you know that this is happening.
 
						

							Viewing Teletext
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Analogue teletext
Analogue teletext services are the text information provided by the broadcasters.
The features may vary depending on the broadcasters.
What is FASTEXT (FLOF) mode?
In FASTEXT mode, four differently coloured subjects are situated at the bottom of the screen. To access more information about 
one of these subjects, press the appropriately coloured button. This facility enables fast access to information on the subjects 
shown.
What is List mode?
In List mode, four differently coloured page numbers are situated at the bottom of the screen. Each of these numbers can be 
altered and stored in the TV’s memory. 
 “Store frequently viewed pages” (p. 26)
  ■To change mode [Teletext] (p. 35)
  ■To return to TVEXIT
1Select Analogue
TV
2Switch to TeletextTEXT• Displays the index page (content varies 
depending on the broadcasters)
>
TELETEXT
INFORMATION
17:51 28 FebTime / date Sub page number
Colour bar
Current page number
3Select the page
abcdefjklghimnotuvpqrswxyzorup
downor 
Coloured button
(Corresponds to the colour bar)
  ■To adjust contrast
MENU
(Press twice)
As the blue bar is displayed
FULL / TOP / BOTTOM
MENU (green)(TOP) (BOTTOM) Normal (FULL)
(Expand the TOP half ) (Expand the BOTTOM half )
Reveal hidden data HOLD
Reveal hidden words e.g. quiz page answers Stop automatic updating
MENU (red)• Press again to rehide (If you wish to hold the current page without updating)
HOLD• Press again to resume
 
						

							Viewing Teletext
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INDEX Subtitles
Return to the main index page View a favourite page stored
INDEXSTTL• Factory setting is “P888” 
(subtitle service) on the blue 
button (List mode).
View in multi window
Watch TV and Teletext in two windows at once
TEXT• Operations can be made only in Teletext screen.• Each time pressed: Teletext  TV and Teletext
 TV 
Store frequently viewed pages
Store frequently viewed pages in the colour bar (List mode only)
As page is displayed
(Corresponding 
coloured button)press and hold
The number changes to 
white.
• If you wish to use Subtitles, 
do not change number on 
blue button.
  ■To change stored pages
Coloured button you want to 
change
Enter new page numberpress and holdabcdefjklghimnotuvpqrswxyz
View sub page
View sub page (Only when teletext is more than one page)
Appears at top of the screen• The number of sub pages varies depending on the 
broadcasters (up to 79 pages).
• It may take some time for searching, during which time 
you can watch TV.
  ■To view specific sub page
MENU (blue)
Enter the 4-digit number
example : P6
   mno
Watch TV while waiting for update
View the TV picture while searching for a teletext page
Teletext automatically updates itself when new information becomes available.
MENU (yellow)Changes to TV screen temporarily
View the updated 
pageP108Appears when updating 
is completed (yellow)
(You cannot change the channel.)
• The news page provides a function that indicates arrival of latest news (“News Flash”).
 
						

							Watching External Inputs
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Watching External Inputs
Connect the external equipment ( VCRs, DVD equipment, etc.) and you can watch through the AV input.• To connect the equipment  (p. 10, 11, 89, 90)
The Remote Control is capable of operating some functions of selected external equipment. 
“Operating the equipment with the TV remote control” (p. 28)
TV
  ■To return to TV
TV
1Turn the TV on
When connecting with SCART as example 2 or 3 (p. 10, 11)
Receives input signals automatically when playback starts
• Input signals are automatically identified by the SCART (pin 8) terminal.• This function is also available for HDMI connections (p. 89).
If input mode is not switched automatically
Perform 2 and 3
• Check the setup of the equipment.
2Display the input selection menuAV
3Select the input mode connected to the equipment
AV1
AV2
COMPONENT
PC
HDMI1
HDMI2
HDMI3
HDMI4
TVInput Selection
SD Card/USB
 select
 watch
• You can also select the input using the AV button on the remote control or the side 
panel of the TV (except [SD Card/USB]).
Press the button repeatedly until the desired input is selected.
• [SD Card/USB] : Switches to Media Player  [Using Media Player] (p. 58)• You can label or skip each input mode (except [SD Card/USB]).  “Input Labels” (p. 48)
Skipped inputs will not be displayed when the AV button is pressed.
4View
AV 1Displays the selected mode
Terminal
AV1 AV2 COMPONENT PC HDMI1 HDMI2 HDMI3 HDMI4
Manual input 
(default setting 
in “Input Labels”)AV 1
AV1-RGBAV2 COMPONENT PC HDMI1 HDMI2 HDMI3 HDMI4
Auto input 
(EC mode or 
VIERA Link)EC/AV1
EC/AV1-RGB
−−−
EC/HDMI1
Applicable for 
EC mode and 
VIERA LinkEC/HDMI2
Applicable 
for 
VIERA LinkEC/HDMI3
Applicable 
for 
VIERA LinkEC/HDMI4
Applicable 
for 
VIERA Link
• If the above information is permanently displayed on the top left of the screen, press the  button to clear.
Note
• If the external equipment has an aspect adjustment function, set it to [16:9].• For details, see the manual of the equipment or ask your local dealer.
 
						

							Watching External Inputs
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Operating the equipment with the TV remote control
The equipment connected to the TV can be directly operated with the below buttons of this TV remote control.
DVD/VCRTV
Selection Switch for operating the connected equipment
Select “DVD/VCR” to operate Panasonic DVD Recorder, DVD Player, Player theatre, Blu-ray Disc 
theatre or VCR
 “How to change the code for the type of the equipment” (see below)
Select “TV” to use USB HDD Recording, Media Player or VIERA Link
 “USB HDD Recording” (p. 57) “Media Player” (p. 65) “VIERA Link Control” (p. 87)
Standby
Set to Standby mode / Turn on
Play
Playback videocassette / DVD / video content
Stop
Stop the operations
Rewind / Skip / Search
VCR : 
Rewind, view the picture rapidly in reverse
DVD / video content :
Skip to the previous track, title or chapter
Press and hold to search backward
Fast-forward / Skip / Search
VCR : 
Fast-forward, view the picture rapidly forward
DVD / video content :
Skip to the next track, title or chapter
Press and hold to search forward
Pause
Pause / Resume
DVD : Press and hold to play at slow speed
PROGRAMMEChannel Up / Down
Select channel
RECRecord
Start recording
 How to change the code for the type of the equipmentEach type of the Panasonic equipment has its own remote control code.
Please change the code according to the equipment you want to operate.
1  Set the position to “DVD/VCR”
DVD/VCRTV
2  Press and hold  during the following operations
Enter the appropriate code, see 
table belowabcdefjklghimnotuvpqrswxyz
Press
Type of the equipment Code
DVD Recorder, DVD Player, Blu-ray Disc Player 70 (default)
Player theatre, Blu-ray Disc theatre 71
VCR 72
Note
• Confirm if the remote control works correctly after changing the code.• The codes may be reset to default values if batteries are replaced.• Some operations may not be possible on some equipment models.
 
						

							How to Use VIERA TOOLS
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How to Use VIERA TOOLS
You can access some special features easily by using the VIERA TOOLS function.
• For [VIERA Link Control] and [Pause Live TV ] functions to operate correctly, ensure the connections and settings are 
completed.
  “Summary of Q-Link and VIERA Link features” (p. 81, 82), “Preparations” (p. 84)
After connection, turn the equipment on and then switch the TV on.
• For [Photo], [ Video] and [Music] functions to operate correctly, ensure the device has photo or video data on it and insert it 
into the SD Card slot or USB port properly. 
 ”Using Media Player” (p. 58)
  ■To return to TVEXIT   or   VIERA TOOLS
1Display icons of the feature
VIERA TOOLS
2Select a feature
VIERA Link Control
 access
 select
  ■Follow the operations of each feature
[VIERA Link Control] “VIERA Link Control” (p. 86)When two or more compatible equipment are 
connected, a selection screen will be displayed.
Please select the correct description and access.
[Photo]∗
 “Photo mode” (p. 60)
[ Video]∗ “Video mode” (p. 64)
[Recorded TV ]∗ “Recorded TV mode” (p. 65)
[Music]∗ “Music mode” (p. 68)
[Media Server]∗ “Using DLNA® features” (p. 77)
∗
 When two or more available devices are connected, a selection screen will be displayed.
Please select the correct description and access.
Note
• If the selected feature is not available, the demonstration to explain how to use it can be displayed. Press the OK button to 
view the demonstration after selecting the unavailable feature.
 
						

							How to Use Menu Functions
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How to Use Menu Functions
Various menus allow you to make settings for the picture, sound, and other functions.
TV
  ■To return to TV at 
any time
EXIT
  ■To return to the 
previous screen
BACK/
RETURN
  ■To change menu 
pages
up
down
1Display the menuMENU• Displays the functions that can be set (varies according to the input signal)
2Select the menu
 Main Menu
Picture
Sound
Timer
Setup
 access
 select
3Select the itemExample : [Picture Menu]
 access
 select1/2Viewing ModeDynamic
Contrast
Brightness
Colour
Sharpness
Tint
Colour Balance
Vivid Colour
C.A.T.S. OffOff Warm
  ■Choose from among alternatives  ■To reset the settings
• To reset the picture settings only  [Reset to Defaults] in the 
Picture Menu (p. 32)
• To reset the sound settings only   [Reset to Defaults] in the 
Sound Menu (p. 33)
Colour BalanceNormalCool
Warm
  ■Adjust using the slide bar5 Sharpness
Moved• To initialise all settings  [Shipping Condition] in the 
Setup Menu (p. 36)  ■Go to the next screenChild LockAccess
Displays the next screen
  ■ Enter characters by free input menuYou can enter names or numbers freely for some items.
1.!:#2abc3def4ghi5jkl6mno7pqrs8tuv9wxyz0
ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ0123456789!:#abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz()+-.*_
User inputNameSet charactersStore
BACK/
RETURN select
 set
• You can set characters by using numeric buttons. “Characters table for numeric buttons” (p. 96)
Note
• If “Demo Settings” item is displayed in the Setup Menu, the TV is in “Shop” viewing environment. 
To return to “Home” viewing environment initialise all settings by accessing Shipping Condition.  (p. 49)