Panasonic Tx L37e30 Operating Instructions

							Using Common Interface
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Using Common Interface
The Common Interface Module menu provides access to software contained on Common Interface (CI) Modules.
This TV works only for Pay TV modules complying with CI standard.
• This function is not available for BskyB’s Sky channels.• Video and audio signals may not be output depending on broadcasts or services.
Caution
• Turn Off Mains power On / Off switch whenever 
inserting or removing the CI module.
• If a viewing card and a card reader come as a set, first 
insert the card reader, then insert the viewing card into 
the card reader.
• Insert the module in the correct direction.
Insert or remove straightly and 
completely CI slot• Remove the cover before using CI slot.
CI module
Side of the TV
Insert the CI module (optional)
• The features that appear on screen are dependent on the contents of the selected CI module.• Follow the instructions that came with the viewing card to tune in the encrypted channels. If encrypted channels do not 
appear, perform the below to verify the card is recognised by the TV.
• For more details, see the manual of the CI module, or check with the broadcaster.
  ■To return to TVEXIT
1Select DVB
TV
2Display the menuMENU
3Select [Setup]
 Main Menu
Picture
Sound
Timer
Setup
 access
 select
4Select [System Menu]2/2System MenuAccess
Other Settings access
 select
5Select [Common Interface]
USB Keyboard Layout
Shipping Condition
Owner ID
Common InterfaceSystem Update
Software Licence
System Information
System Menu
Access English(UK)
 access
 select
6Access Common Interface
Slot 1:Common InterfaceModule insertedaccess
  ■How to operate services by following the on screen operation guide(Check the instructions provided with the CI module.)
 Example  :
•  Select,  go•  Symbol  : •  Coloured  characters
 
 
  Coloured button
•  On screen operation guide may not correspond to the remote control buttons.
 
						

							Updating the TV Software
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Updating the TV Software
From time to time, a new version of software may become available for download to enhance the performance or operations 
of the TV.
In DVB mode, a notification banner will appear when one of the BBC channels is turned to if a new available software is found.
• To download• If you choose not to downloadEXIT
You can update any new software automatically or manually.
  ■To return to TVEXIT
1Display the menuMENU
2Select [Setup]
 Main Menu
Picture
Sound
Timer
Setup
 access
 select
3Select [System Menu]2/2System MenuAccess
Other Settings access
 select
4Select [System Update]
USB Keyboard Layout
Shipping Condition
Owner ID
Common Interface
System UpdateSoftware Licence
System Information
System Menu
Access English(UK)
 access
 select
Update TV’s software system [System Update]
  ■To update automaticallySelect [Auto Update Search in Standby] and set to [On]
Auto Update Search in StandbySystem Update Search Now
System UpdateOffaccess / store select
• Automatically performs a search in standby and 
downloads an update, if any software updates are 
available.
• The automatic updating is performed at night 
under the following conditions:
•  Standby (TV turned Off with the remote control)
•  Recording of Timer Programming, Direct TV 
Recording or One Touch Recording is not in 
progress. If System Update is performed, the software will be updated (it 
may change TV functions).
If you do not wish to do so, set [Auto Update Search in Standby] 
to [Off ]. The notification banner will keep appearing during the 
period of new software availability, usually 2 to 3 days.
  ■To update immediately
1  Select [System Update Search Now]2  Searches for an update (for 
several minutes) and displays a 
corresponding message if any 3  Download
Auto Update Search in StandbySystem Update Search Now
System UpdateOff
Access
    access  
 select
 
Note
• Download may take up to 60 minutes.• During software download and update, DO NOT perform any operations on the TV or switch Off the TV.
 
						

							Displaying PC Screen on TV
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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. 90)
1Select the external input
AV
2Select [PC]
AV1
AV2
COMPONENT
PC
HDMI1
HDMI2
HDMI3
HDMI4
TVInput Selection
SD Card/USB
 access
 select
• Corresponding signals  (p. 98)• If [H-freq.] or [V-freq.] is shown in red, the signals 
may not be supported.
  ■To return to TV
TV
PC menu setting
• To make settings  “How to Use Menu Functions” (p. 30)
MenuItem Adjustments / Configurations (options)
Picture
Advanced Settings White Balance
R-GainAdjusts the white balance of bright red area
G-GainAdjusts the white balance of bright green area
B-GainAdjusts the white balance of bright blue area
R-CutoffAdjusts the white balance of dark red area
G-CutoffAdjusts the white balance of dark green area
B-CutoffAdjusts the white balance of dark blue area
Reset to DefaultsPress the OK button to reset to the default White BalanceGammaGammaSwitches the gamma curve [1.8] / [2.0] / [2.2] / [2.4] / [2.6]• Please note the numerical values are reference for the adjustment.
Reset to DefaultsPress the OK button to reset to the default Gamma
SetupPC Setup
Input ResolutionSwitches to a wide view• VGA (640 × 480 pixels), WVGA (852 × 480 pixels), XGA (1,024 × 768 pixels), 
WXGA (1,280 × 768 pixels, 1,366 × 768 pixels)
• Options change depending on signals
ClockSet to the minimum level if noise occurs
H-posAdjusts horizontal position
V-posAdjusts vertical position
Clock PhaseEliminates flicker and distortion• Adjust after Clock adjustment
• Set to the minimum level if noise occurs
SyncChooses another synchronous signal if the image is distorted [H & V] / [On Green]
[H & V] : by the horizontal and vertical signals from your PC
[On Green] : by the green signal from your PC (if available)
Reset to DefaultsPress the OK button to reset to the default PC Setup settings
• Other items  (p. 31 - 36)
Note
• For HDMI-compatible PC, possible to connect to HDMI terminals (HDMI1 / HDMI2 / HDMI3 / HDMI4) by using HDMI cable (p. 96).
 
						

							USB HDD Recording
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USB HDD Recording
You can record the digital TV programmes to the connected USB HDD and enjoy playing back in various ways.• Analogue TV programme cannot be recorded to the USB HDD.• The data broadcasting (MHEG, etc.), radio broadcasting and the periods without any signal will not be recorded.• Not all the programmes can be recorded depending on the broadcaster and service provider.
• For more information of the USB HDD  (p. 95)
Caution
• All data in the USB HDD will be erased in the following cases :
•  When formatting the USB HDD with the TV  “Setting for USB HDD” (see below)
•  When formatting the USB HDD to use on PC
• When the TV is repaired due to a malfunction, you may have to format the USB HDD again with the TV to use it. (All data will 
be erased when formatting.)
• In order to use the USB HDD with your PC after recording with this TV, format it again on your PC. (You cannot format it with 
the format function in the OS of Windows XP.)
• The data recorded to the USB HDD with this TV can only be played back on this TV. You cannot play back its contents with 
another TV (including the TV of the same model number) or any PCs.
USB HDD connection
Connect the USB HDD to the USB 1 port.
USB cable
USB HDD socket outlet
• Be sure to connect the USB HDD to the socket outlet.• Do not turn off or disconnect the USB HDD during 
operation. It may cause malfunction of the drive or damage 
the recorded data.
• To remove the USB HDD safely from the TV  (p. 19, 55)
Setting for USB HDD
Format and setup the USB HDD with this TV in order to use it for recording.• Before the settings, connect the USB HDD (see above) and be sure to turn on the USB HDD.• You cannot change the settings for the USB HDD while recording is in progress.• Please note that USB HDD will be formatted and all data in it will be erased when you format it.
1Display the menuMENU
2Select [Setup]
 Main Menu
Picture
Sound
Timer
Setup
 access
 select
3Select [Recording Setup]
Recording SetupAccess access
 select
4Select [USB HDD Setup] and set
USB HDD SetupOne Touch Recording
Rewind LIVE TV
Recording Setup
Off 180 minutes Access access
 select
  ■To return to TVEXIT 
 
						

							USB HDD Recording
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Setup the USB HDD [USB HDD Setup]
All the USB devices recognised as a mass storage device will be listed.• You can only choose one USB HDD for recording at a time.
1 Select the USB HDD for recording and start setup
USB Drive A
USB Flash DiskUSB HDD SetupProduct Name
 access
 select
• Some USB HDD may not be displayed.• For the information of the highlighted device
2 Caution and confirmation of using USB HDD
Select [Yes] to proceed
The data recorded to the USB HDD with this TV can only 
be played back on this TV.
You cannot playback it with other TV (including the TV 
of the same model number) or any PCs.
If your TV is repaired due to a malfunction, the USB 
HDD may not be available with your repaired TV.
Continue?
Format
Ye sNo
To use this device for recording,
it must be formatted first.
Continue?Format
Ye sNo
This device will be formatted and
all contents deleted.
Are you sure?Format
Ye sNo
 set
 select  [Yes]
 set
 select  [Yes]
 set
 select  [Yes]
3 Confirmation of USB HDD name
USB Drive AFormat
Edit name?
Ye sNo
Name :  set
 select
The name for the USB HDD is created automatically. If you want to edit the name, select [Yes].
Set characters Store
USB HDD 1 ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ0123456789!:#abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz()+-.*_
USB HDDName select
 set
BACK/
RETURN
• To use numeric buttons  ”Characters table for numeric buttons” (p. 96)
4 Confirmation to enable USB HDD for recording
If the formatted USB HDD for recording already exists, this confirmation screen will be displayed to switch to enable this USB 
HDD for recording.
Do you want to enable this
device now for recording?
When disconnecting any USB device,
always use the "Safely Remove USB" function
in the USB HDD Device Setup menu to avoid
any corruption of recorded content.Format
Ye sNo
 set
 select  [Yes]
USB Drive A
USB Flash DiskUSB HDD 1USB HDD SetupProduct NameMode : The USB HDD is available for recording / playing back. 
Only one USB HDD on the list can be available for recording.
 :  The USB HDD is available for playing back.
USB HDD name is displayed
• To remove the USB HDD safely from the TV• To  f o r m a t• To edit USB HDD name
 (yellow) (red) (green)
• To set “Safely remove USB” in other conditions  (p. 19)
 
						

							USB HDD Recording
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Recording the TV programme to USB HDD
You can record the current programme immediately by using [One Touch Recording].
You can also record the current programme constantly for the selected period by using [Rewind LIVE TV ] so that you can go 
back or pause the current programme.
• Ensure the connection and setup are completed before start recording  (p. 54, 55)• Ensure not to connect or disconnect any USB devices during USB HDD recording. Otherwise the recording may not work 
properly.
• If the remaining capacity of the USB HDD is run out, the recording cannot be done.
TV
1Display the menuMENU
2Select [Setup]
 Main Menu
Picture
Sound
Timer
Setup
 access
 select
3Select [Recording Setup]1/2
DivX
® VOD TV Guide Settings
Access Eco Navigation
Recording SetupLink Settings
Child Lock
DVB Tuning Menu
Display Settings
Network Setup
 access
 select
4Select [One Touch Recording] or [Rewind LIVE TV]
USB HDD SetupOne Touch Recording
Rewind LIVE TV
Recording Setup
Off 180 minutes
select
One touch direct TV recording - What you see is What you record 
[One Touch Recording]
Recording the current programme in the USB HDD 
immediately.
Select the maximum recording time 
[30] / [60] / [90] / [120] / [180] (minutes)LED will turn to orange (flash) while 
One Touch Recording is in progress.
LED
USB HDD SetupOne Touch RecordingRewind LIVE TV
Recording Setup
Off 180 minutes
access / store select
  ■To return to TVEXIT
 
						

							USB HDD Recording
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  ■To start One Touch Recording
Set the position to “TV” StartDVD/VCRTVREC
• No other channel can be selected while the recording is in progress.
  ■To stop recording on the way
DVD/VCRTV
      or      GUIDE
EXIT
  ■To playback or delete the recorded contents  “Recorded TV mode” (p. 65)
• Even if One Touch Recording is in progress, you can playback all the contents. However, the recording may not work properly 
while playback.
Record constantly [Rewind LIVE TV]
Recording the current programme constantly.
Select [Auto] to start Rewind LIVE TV
USB HDD Setup
One Touch Recording
Rewind LIVE TV
Recording Setup
Auto 180 minutesaccess / store select
• When you select [Auto], the recording will start automatically.
  ■To operate the Rewind LIVE TV
Set the position to “TV”DVD/VCRTV
• To pause• To search backward (up to 90 minutes)
 (Press and hold)
• After pausing or searching backward, the following buttons are available to operate.search backward
playback / pause
search forward
stop (stops the current operation and 
goes back to live TV )search backward / 
forwardpause / 
playbackplayback stop
 (Press and hold)stops the current 
operation and 
goes back to 
live TV
  ■To stop the Rewind LIVE TV
USB HDD Setup
One Touch Recording
Rewind LIVE TV
Recording Setup
OffAuto
select [Off ]
• If you stop the Rewind LIVE TV, the recorded content for the Rewind LIVE TV will 
be deleted.
• Rewind LIVE TV will be stopped and the recorded content deleted automatically in the following conditions :
(Even if Rewind LIVE TV stops for the following conditions, as long as the setting is [Auto], the new recording will start 
automatically in a condition that makes the recording available.)
•  selected other channels
•  selected locked channel
•  selected invalid channel
• no TV signal
•  when the other recording starts
•  when the TV is turned off or standby
 
						

							Using Media Player
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Using Media Player
Media Player allows you to enjoy photo, video or music recorded on an SD Card and a USB Flash Memory, and recorded 
contents on the formatted USB HDD.
VIERA IMAGE VIEWER is the function of the easy viewing for photos or videos recorded on an SD Card on the TV screen by 
simply inserting into the SD Card slot.
Photo mode : Still pictures recorded by digital cameras will be displayed.
Video mode : (For SD Card or USB Flash Memory) Moving pictures recorded by digital video cameras will be played back.
Recorded TV mode :  (For USB HDD) TV programmes recorded in USB HDD with this TV will be played back.
Music mode : Digital music data will be played back.
• During the operation, audio signal is output from AV1, AUDIO OUT, DIGITAL AUDIO OUT and HDMI2 (ARC function) terminals. 
But no video signals are output. AV1 can output audio signal if [AV1 out] is set to [Monitor] in the Setup Menu (p. 34). To use 
HDMI2 with ARC function, connect an amplifier that has ARC function (p. 82) and set to use theatre speakers (p. 88).
• [Date] shows the date on which the recording was made by the recording equipment. The file without record of the date is 
shown “**/**/****”.
• The picture may not appear correctly on this TV depending on the recording equipment used.• Display may take some time when there are many files and folders.• Partly degraded files might be displayed at a reduced resolution.• The folder and file names may be different depending on the digital camera or digital video camera used.
To insert or remove the SD Card / USB Flash Memory
• For the USB HDD Connection  (p. 54)
  ■USB Flash Memory
• Insert or remove straightly and completely.• Before removing the USB Flash Memory, ensure to perform 
“Safely remove USB” (p. 19).
• Connect to the USB 1, 2 or 3 port.
  ■SD Card
To insert the SD Card To remove the SD Card
 Gently insert the 
SD Card label surface 
facing front.
Cutout
 Push until a click 
is heard
Push the centre of 
the card
• For the information of the devices  “Devices for recording or playing back” (p. 95)• For the supported file format  “Supported file format in Media Player and media servers” (p. 93, 94)
 
						

							Using Media Player
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Starting Media Player
TV
1Insert the SD Card or USB Flash Memory to the TV (p. 58)• To play back contents in USB HDD, check the connection and settings are completed.  (p. 54, 55)
2Start Media Player
Signal output from all AV terminals will be 
disabled during Media Player view.
Press OK to proceed.
Press EXIT to return to TV viewing.
Media Player
• Also possible by pressing following buttons.SD CARD
AV   “Watching External Inputs” (p. 27)
3Select the device you want to access to
Media Player
USB Drive... USB Flash...
Drive Select
SD Card
EXIT
Select
RETURN
Access
Selected device name
SD Card
 access
 select
• If two or more devices are not connected, 
this step will be skipped.
4Select the content
Media Player
PhotoVideo MusicRecorded TV
Contents Select
SD Card
EXIT
Select
RETURN
Access
 access
 select
[Photo]   “Photo mode” (p. 60)
[ Video]   “Video mode” (p. 64)
[Music]   “Music mode” (p. 68)
[Recorded TV ]   “Recorded TV mode” (p. 65)
• You can also access each mode directly by using VIERA TOOLS.  “How to Use VIERA TOOLS” (p. 29)• For formatted USB HDD, this step will be skipped and recorded contents list will be 
displayed. (p. 65)
  ■To return to TVEXIT   or   SD CARD
  ■To return to the 
previous screen
BACK/
RETURN
 
						

							Using Media Player
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Photo mode
Photo mode will read all “.jpg” extension files in the SD Card or USB Flash Memory.
The thumbnail of all the photos in the SD Card or USB Flash Memory will be displayed.
Example : Thumbnail - [All photos]
OPTIONEXIT
SelectRETURN
Media Player  PhotoAll photos
Slideshow View Select Drive Select Contents SelectInfo View
Option MenuSD CardSelected device name
: Error display
• To change the back ground music  “Photo Settings” (p. 61)• To display the information of the highlighted photo
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p1010001.JPG
23/10/2010
1600X1200 File name
Date
PixelFile number / Total file number
• To change the size of photos on a thumbnail screen displayOPTION
 change
  select 
[Change Size]
  ■To return to TVEXIT   or   SD CARD
  ■To return to the 
previous screen
BACK/
RETURN
  ■To sort by folder, recorded date or recorded month
1  Display the view selection
 (green)
2  Select the sort type
Folder view
Sort by Date
Sort by Month
 access
 select[Folder view] : 
Displays the thumbnail grouped by folder
• The files which are not into a folder will be collected to the folder 
named “/”.
[Sort by Date] :  
Displays the thumbnail grouped by the same date
• The group of the photos without recorded date is shown as 
[Unknown].
[Sort by Month] : 
Displays the thumbnail grouped by the same month
• The group of the photos without recorded date is shown as 
[Unknown].
3  Select one of the sorted groups to display the thumbnail of the selected group
OPTION
23/10/201025/10/2010 01/11/2010 05/11/2010 10/11/2010 22/11/2010 23/11/2010
24/11/2010 01/12/2010 03/12/2010 20/12/2010 22/12/2010
Media Player  PhotoSort by Date
SD CardEXIT
Select RETURN
Slideshow View Select Contents SelectInfo Access
Option Menu
Drive Select
 select
  thumbnail of the selected group
• To return to the thumbnail of all photos
 (green)
 access
  select 
[All photos]• To display the information of the highlighted group
 1/12
23/10/2010
3 Folder name
Number of files
Folder name, date or month Group number / 
Total group number