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

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Quick Start Guide
 Identifying Controls  Basic Connection  (AV cable connections)
Identifying Controls
C.A.T.S (Contrast Automatic Tracking System)
Power indicator 
( on: red, off: no light)
Note
  The TV consumes a small amount of electric energy even when turned off.  Do not place any objects between the TV remote control sensor and remote control.
TV controls/indicators
Changes the input mode
Chooses Menu and Submenu entries Volume up/down Selects channels in sequence
Front of the TV
POWER button...

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or
Turn the TV On with the POWER button
or
(TV)(Remote)
Configure your viewing mode
 Select your languageLanguage / Idioma / Langue
EnglishEspañol Français select
 OK
 Select your viewing mode (Be sure to select “Home use”)Set viewing mode
Step 2 of 6
Please select your viewing environment.
Select “Home Use” when using this TV in your
home.
Home UseStore Demonstration
OK
RETURN
Select
 select
 OK
  Please confirm your selection (Home Use) before pressing OK button.
 If you select “Store Demonstration”...

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Quick Start Guide
 First Time Setup
 
 Press to return to 
the previous screen
Auto channel setup (ANT/Cable setup) Select the connected Antenna in terminalANT/Cable setup Step 3 of 6CableAntenna Not used
ANTENNA
Cable In
ANTENNACable In
Select “Not used” when viewing TV via
Satellite receiver or Cable box. Note: Select
“Cable” when viewing via Cable DTA Box.OK
RETURN
Select
 select
 OK
Not used: Go to  (Label 
inputs)
Select “Not used” when no wire is connected to the “Antenna/Cab\
le” terminal....

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First Time Setup (Continued)
Note
 About broadcasting systems
 Analog (NTSC):
     Conventional 
broadcasting
 Digital (ATSC):
     New 
programming 
that allows 
you to view 
more channels 
featuring 
high-quality video 
and sound
Select the 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...

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Quick Start Guide
Viewing
 Watching TV First Time Setup
Watching TV
Basic connection (p. 9-10)
To watch TV and other functions
Turn power on
(TV)
or
(Remote)Note
  If the mode is not TV, press  and 
select TV. (p. 24)
Select a channel number
up
down or
(Remote)
 To directly enter the digital 
channel number
When tuning to a digital channel, 
press the button to enter the 
minor number in a compound 
channel number.
example:  CH15-1:    (TV)
Note
  Reselect “Cable” or “Antenna” in “ANT in” of...

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Watching TV (Continued)
Information
recall
 Displays or removes the channel banner
15-212:30 PM
30THE NEWS 
CC SAP
TV-G 1080i Standard 4:3ABC-HD
Channel
Station 
identifier SAP 
indication Signal
resolution
Rating level Picture
mode
Sleep timer
remaining time
Aspect ratio
Closed caption Clock
Change
aspect
ratio
 Press FORMAT to cycle through the aspect modes 
(p. 45)
• 480i, 480p:  FULL/JUST/4:3/ZOOM
• 1080p, 1080i, 720p:  FULL/H-FILL/JUST/4:3/ZOOM
Call up
a favorite
channel FAVORITE  Channel numbers...

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Viewing
 Using VIERA TOOLS Watching TV
Using VIERA TOOLS
VIERA TOOLS is the easy way to access frequently-used menu items. They are displayed as shortcut icons 
on the TV screen.
Unlike a conventional menu, you can enjoy using, playing or setting a fu\
nction quickly.
 Press to exit from a menu screen
 
 Press to return to the previous 
screen 
Display VIERA TOOLS
Select the item
iPod
 select
 next
Set each item
 iPod
Playing an iPod (p. 20-23)
 VIERA Link
VIERA Link (p.34-35)
 Slideshow
Slideshow (p....

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Viewing with VIERA IMAGE VIEWER
The VIERA Image Viewer is a function that lets you easily view still images on a VIERA television by simply inserting an 
SD card into the VIERA SD card slot.
(Media other than SD Cards will not work.)
 Press to exit from a menu screen
 Press to return to 
the previous screen
Insert the SD card
 *  This setting will be skipped next time unless you select “Set later”\
.
Set “Image viewer settings” and select “Play image viewer now”\
  “Image viewer settings” will be...

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Viewing
  Viewing with VIERA IMAGE VIEWER
SD Card
  Insert the card  Remove the card Compliant card type (maximum capacity): 
SDHC Card (32 GB), microSDHC Card 
(16 GB), SD Card 
(2 GB), miniSD Card (2 GB), microSD 
Card (2 GB) (requiring 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...

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Playing an iPod on TV
You can enjoy iPod music/videos/photos on your TV, and you can also charge the battery by connecting 
the Universal Dock for iPod to your TV.
Set up Universal Dock for iPod
 Controls and basic functions
Plug: Connect to the back panel of this TV.
Dock cable: Connects the Universal Dock to this TV.
iPod connector terminal : Connects your iPod.
Indicator: This indicator lights up when the iPod is connected.
 Connecting the Universal Dock for iPod
Ensure that the power of this TV is...