Panasonic Tx L37e30 Operating Instructions

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Link Functions (Q-Link / VIERA Link)
Q-Link connects the TV and DVD Recorder / VCR, and enables easy recording, playback, etc.  (p. 83)
VIERA Link (HDAVI Control™) connects the TV and the equipment with VIERA Link function, and enables easy control, 
convenient recording, playback, energy saving, creation of a home theatre, etc., without complicated setting. 
 (p. 84 - 88)
You can use Q-Link and VIERA Link functions together.
• This TV supports “HDAVI Control 5” function. But available features are depending on the connected equipment’s version of 
HDAVI Control. Please refer to the manual of the equipment to confirm the version.
• VIERA Link features may be available even with other manufacturers’ equipment supporting HDMI CEC.
Summary of Q-Link and VIERA Link features
Q-Link (SCART connection only)
Connected equipment
FeaturesDVD Recorder / VCR 
with Q-Link function
Analogue channel download
Easy playback
Power on link
Power off link
Direct TV Recording
Connection
SCART cableDVD Recorder / VCR 
with Q-Link function
• Use a fully wired SCART cable.• Connect the DVD Recorder / VCR supporting Q-Link to the TV’s AV1 
terminal via a SCART cable.
VIERA Link (HDMI connection only)
Connected equipment
FeaturesDIGA Recorder with 
VIERA Link functionDVD Player / Blu-ray Disc 
Player with VIERA Link 
functionHD Video Camera / 
LUMIX Camera with 
VIERA Link function
Analogue channel download – – –
Easy playback
Power on linkPower off linkReduce unnecessary power consumption 
in standby∗3∗3–
Auto standby for unnecessary equipment
∗3∗3–
Pause Live TV programme∗3 ∗4––
Direct TV Recording∗3––
Control the menu of the connected 
equipment by VIERA remote control
∗1∗1∗1
Speaker control – – –
Connection
DIGA Recorder / DVD Player / 
Blu-ray Disc Player / 
HD Video Camera / LUMIX Camera 
with VIERA Link function
HDMI cable
• Use a fully wired HDMI compliant cable.• Connect the equipment supporting VIERA Link to the TV’s HDMI1 or HDMI2 terminal via an HDMI cable.• For information about using HDMI cables for connecting Panasonic HD Video Camera or LUMIX Camera, read the manual of 
the equipment.
VIERA Link (HDMI and SCART connections)
Connected equipmentFeaturesDIGA Recorder with 
VIERA Link function
Analogue channel download
Easy playbackPower on linkPower off linkReduce unnecessary power 
consumption in standby∗3
Auto standby for unnecessary equipment∗3
Pause Live TV programme∗2 ∗4
Direct TV Recording∗2
Control the menu of the connected 
equipment by VIERA remote control∗1
Speaker control –Connection
HDMI cable
SCART cableDIGA Recorder 
with VIERA Link 
function
• Use a fully wired HDMI compliant cable.• Connect the equipment supporting VIERA Link to the TV’s 
HDMI1 or HDMI2 terminal via an HDMI cable.
• Use a fully wired SCART cable.• Connect the equipment supporting VIERA Link to the TV’s 
AV1 terminal via a SCART cable.
 
						

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VIERA Link (HDMI and Audio out connections)
Connected equipment
FeaturesPlayer theatre with 
VIERA Link functionBlu-ray Disc theatre with 
VIERA Link functionAmplifier with VIERA Link 
function
Analogue channel download – – –
Easy playback
∗5∗5–
Power on link–
Power off link
Reduce unnecessary power consumption 
in standby–∗3–
Auto standby for unnecessary equipment
∗3 ∗6∗3 ∗6∗3
Pause Live TV programme – – –
Direct TV Recording – – –
Control the menu of the connected 
equipment by VIERA remote control
∗1∗1–
Speaker control
Connection• To use Player theatre / Blu-ray Disc theatre :
HDMI cable
∗7
Speaker system
Speaker system Player theatre / Blu-ray Disc 
theatre with VIERA Link function
Amplifier with 
VIERA Link function
DIGA Recorder with 
VIERA Link function
SCART cable HDMI 
cable
HDMI cable
HD Video Camera / LUMIX Camera with VIERA Link function
• To use Amplifier : Optical digital 
audio cable
or
RCA cable
SCART cableor
• Use fully wired HDMI compliant cable.• Connect the equipment supporting VIERA Link to the TV’s HDMI2, HDMI3 or HDMI4 terminal via an HDMI cable.• Use fully wired SCART cable.
• If you use a SCART cable for audio output, connect the equipment supporting VIERA Link to the TV’s AV1 terminal and set 
[AV1 out] to [Monitor] in the Setup Menu (p. 34).
• Use the optical digital audio cable, RCA cable or SCART cable for audio output from the TV.
∗
1 :  Available with the equipment which has “HDAVI Control 
2 or later” function.
∗
2 :  Available with the equipment which has “HDAVI Control 
3 or later” function.
∗
3 :  Available with the equipment which has “HDAVI Control 
4 or later” function.
∗
4 :  Available with DIGA Recorder which has HDD.∗
5 :  While playing a disc
 ∗
6 :  Except for watching a disc
 ∗
7 :  If the connected equipment has “HDAVI Control 5” 
function, you do not have to use this audio cable (Optical 
digital audio cable, RCA cable or SCART cable). In this 
case, connect the equipment to the TV’s HDMI2 terminal 
via an HDMI cable.
 
VIERA Link Control of compatible equipment ([VIERA Link Control]  p. 86)
• Table below displays maximum number of compatible equipment that can be controlled by VIERA Link Control.
This includes connections to equipment already connected to the TV.
For example, DIGA Recorder connected to Amplifier which is connected to the TV via an HDMI cable.
Type of the equipment Maximum number
Recorder (DIGA Recorder, etc.)3
Player (DVD Player, Blu-ray Disc Player, HD Video Camera, LUMIX Camera, Digital Camera, Player 
theatre, Blu-ray Disc theatre, etc.) 3
Audio system (Player theatre, Blu-ray Disc theatre, Amplifier, etc.) 1
Tuner (Set top box, etc.)4
 
						

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Q-Link
Preparations
• Connect the DVD Recorder / VCR with the following logos:
“Q-Link”, “NEXTVIEWLINK”, “DATA LOGIC (a trademark of Metz Corporation)”, “Easy Link (a trademark of Philips Corporation)”, 
“Megalogic (a trademark of Grundig Corporation)” or “SMARTLINK (a trademark of Sony Corporation)” 
• Q-Link connection  (p. 81)• Use fully wired SCART cable.• Set up the DVD Recorder / VCR. Read the manual of the recorder.• Q-Link terminal setup in the Setup Menu  [AV1 out] (p. 34)• Download Analogue channel setting  “Analogue channel download” (see below)
Features available
Analogue channel download
Analogue channel settings can be downloaded to a recorder with an analogue tuner (where Analogue is still broadcast). Digital 
channel settings are not downloaded.
• To download the Analogue channel settings   [Q-Link Download] (p. 34) or [Auto Setup] in Analogue mode (p. 40) or 
“Auto Setup” - when first using the TV (p. 12)
Direct TV Recording - What you see is What you record
Recording the current programme on a DVD Recorder / VCR immediately.
EXIT
DIRECT TV REC
GUIDE
DIRECT TV REC
• Available conditions:
Picture source Mode Recording from
AnalogueTV TV monitor out
AV Recorder’s tuner
DVB TV TV monitor out
AV (watching recorder’s tuner) AV Recorder’s tuner
AV (watching recorder’s external input) AV Recorder’s external input
AV (watching TV’s external input) AV TV monitor out
• When Direct TV Recording is performed, the recorder is automatically turned on if it is in 
Standby mode.
• Changing channel or turning off the TV is available while the recorder is recording from its 
own tuner.
• Changing channel is not available while the recorder is recording from the TV tuner.
  ■To stop recording
Unlock the tuner
GUIDETuner Locked
Press EXIT to unlock and stop recordingEXIT
Power on link and Easy playback
When the DVD Recorder / VCR starts playback or the direct navigator / function menu for the equipment is activated, the TV 
is turned on and the input mode is switched automatically so that you can view the content. (Only when the TV is in Standby 
mode.)
Power off link
When the TV is set to Standby mode, the recorder is also automatically set to Standby. (Only when the videocassette or disc is 
not active.)
• This function will work even if the TV enters Standby mode automatically by auto power standby function.
Note
• Some recorders are not compatible. Read the manual of the recorder.
 
						

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VIERA Link “ Control™”∗
∗
Enjoy additional HDMI Inter-Operability with Panasonic products which have “HDAVI Control” function.
This TV supports “HDAVI Control 5” function.
Connections to the equipment (DIGA Recorder, HD Video Camera, Player theatre, Amplifier, etc.) with HDMI and SCART cables 
allow you to interface them automatically (p. 81, 82).
These features are limited to models incorporating “HDAVI Control” and “VIERA Link”.
• Some functions are not available depending on the equipment’s version of HDAVI Control. Please confirm the connected 
equipment’s version of HDAVI Control.
• 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 individual manuals for other manufacturers’ equipment supporting VIERA Link function.
• For information about applicable Panasonic equipment, consult your local Panasonic dealer 
or refer to www.panasonic.co.uk
Preparations
• Connect the equipment that supports VIERA Link.• VIERA Link connection  (p. 81, 82)
Use a fully wired HDMI compliant cable. Non-HDMI-compliant cables cannot be utilised. 
Recommended Panasonic HDMI cables’ part numbers:
•  RP-CDHS15 (1.5 m) •  RP-CDHS30 (3.0 m) •  RP-CDHS50 (5.0 m)
• Use a fully wired SCART cable.• Set up the connected equipment. Read the manual of the equipment.• For optimal recording, the settings of the recorder may need to be changed. For details, read the manual of the recorder.• Download Analogue channel setting  “Analogue channel download” (see below)• Set [VIERA Link] [On] in the Setup Menu  [VIERA Link] (p. 34)• Set up the TV  After connection, turn the equipment on and then switch the TV on. Select the input mode to HDMI1, HDMI2, HDMI3 or HDMI4 (p. 27), and make sure that an image is displayed correctly.This setup should be done each time when the following conditions occur:
•  for the first time
•  when adding or reconnecting equipment
•  when changing setup
Features available
Analogue channel download
Analogue channel settings can be downloaded to a recorder with an analogue tuner (where Analogue is still broadcast). Digital 
channel settings are not downloaded.
• To download the Analogue channel settings   [Q-Link Download] (p. 34) or [Auto Setup] in Analogue mode (p. 40) or 
“Auto Setup” - when first using the TV (p. 12)
Easy playback
Automatic Input switching - When the connected equipment is operated (during playback or menu operations, etc.), the input 
mode is switched automatically. When playback is stopped or menus are exited, the input mode returns to the original setting.
Power on link
When the connected equipment starts playback or the direct navigator / function menu for the equipment is activated, the TV 
is automatically turned on and the input mode is switched automatically so that you can view the content. (Only when the TV 
is in Standby mode.)
Power off link
When the TV is set to Standby mode, the connected equipment is also automatically set to Standby.• This function will work even if the TV enters Standby mode automatically by auto power standby function.
 
						

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Reduce unnecessary power consumption in standby [Standby Power Save]
Set Standby Power Save [On] in the Setup Menu to use this function  [Standby Power Save] (p. 34)
The power consumption in Standby mode of the connected equipment is controlled in synchronization with the TV On / Off 
state.
When the TV is set to Standby mode, the connected equipment is automatically set to Standby and the power consumption in 
Standby mode of the connected equipment is automatically minimised.
When the TV is turned on and the connected equipment is still in Standby mode, the power consumption of the connected 
equipment is increased to reduce the startup time.
• This function is effective if the connected equipment can change the power consumption in Standby mode and is set to 
higher consumption.
Auto standby for unnecessary equipment [Intelligent Auto Standby]
Set Intelligent Auto Standby [On (With reminder)] or [On (No reminder)] in the Setup Menu to use this function  [Intelligent Auto Standby] (p. 34)
When the TV is On, non-watched or non-used connected equipment goes into Standby mode automatically to reduce power 
consumption. For example, when the input mode is switched from HDMI, the connected equipment will go into Standby mode 
/ when Speaker Selection is changed to [TV ], the Player theatre will go into Standby mode (except when watching a disc).
• If you select [On (With reminder)], the on screen message will be displayed before the connected equipment turns to 
Standby.
• This function may not work properly depending on the connected equipment. If required, set to [Off ].
Direct TV Recording - What you see is What you record [Direct TV Rec]
Recording the current programme on a DIGA Recorder immediately.• If you connect a variety of recorders including other manufacturers’ recorders at the same time, please connect the DIGA 
Recorder to the TV’s lower HDMI terminal number. For example, if you use HDMI1 and HDMI2 for two recorders, connect the 
DIGA Recorder to HDMI1.
• If Direct TV Recording does not operate, check the settings and the equipment  “Summary of Q-Link and VIERA Link 
features” (p. 81, 82), “Preparations” (p. 84)
• If you wish to record a programme that the DIGA Recorder does not support, a SCART connection is required and the 
programme is recorded by Q-Link function (p. 83).
• Depending on the programme, a SCART connection may be required to record.• Changing channel or turning off the TV is available while the recorder is recording from its own tuner.• Changing channel is not available while the recorder is recording from the TV tuner.
1Display [VIERA Link Menu]
2Select [Direct TV Rec] and start recording
VIERA Link MenuPause Live TVDirect TV RecVIERA Link Control
Speaker SelectionStart
Home Cinema Recorder Startaccess / start select
• You can also start recording directly.DIRECT TV REC
  ■To stop recording
Select [Stop] in [Direct TV Rec]
VIERA Link MenuPause Live TVDirect TV RecVIERA Link Control
Speaker SelectionStop
Home Cinema Recorder Startaccess / stop select
• You can also stop recording directly.
Unlock the tuner
GUIDE 
Tuner Locked
Press EXIT to unlock and stop recordingEXIT
 
						

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Pause Live TV programme [Pause Live TV]
You can pause the live TV programme and resume the programme later.
The live TV programme will be recorded on HDD of the connected DIGA Recorder.
• This function is available with a DIGA Recorder which has HDD.• If you connect a variety of recorders including other manufacturers’ recorders at the same time, please connect the DIGA 
Recorder which has HDD to the TV’s lower HDMI terminal number. For example, if you use HDMI1 and HDMI2 for two 
recorders, connect the DIGA Recorder which has HDD to HDMI1.
• If Pause Live TV does not operate, check the settings and the equipment  “Summary of Q-Link and VIERA Link features” (p. 81, 82), “Preparations” (p. 84)
1Display [VIERA Link Menu]
2Select [Pause Live TV] and pauseThe TV picture will be paused.
VIERA Link MenuPause Live TVDirect TV Rec
VIERA Link Control
Speaker SelectionStart
Home Cinema Recorder Start pause
 select
• Live TV programme is recorded on HDD from where it was paused.• If the paused TV picture disappears after a few minutes.OPTION(the paused picture will be restored)
• Follow the operation guide to operate Pause Live TV function.
  ■To operate Pause Live TV
search backward
pause
search forward
playback
stop• If you stop playback, the recorded programme will be deleted from HDD.
• Operations may be different depending on the recorder. In this case, follow the 
operation guide or read the manual of the recorder.
  ■To return to Live TV (stop playback of Pause Live TV / cancel pause)
Select [Yes]
TV
No
Pause Live TV
Stop Pause Live TV?
Ye s stop
 select
• If you stop playback or cancel pause, the recorded programme will be deleted from HDD.
Control the menu of the connected equipment by VIERA remote control [VIERA Link Control]
You can control some functions of the connected equipment with this TV remote control (point the remote control at the TV’s 
signal receiver).
• If you cannot operate the menu of the connected equipment, check the settings and the equipment  “Summary of Q-Link and VIERA Link features” (p. 81, 82), “Preparations” (p. 84)• For details of the operations for the connected equipment, read the manual of the equipment.
1Display [VIERA Link Menu]
2Select [VIERA Link Control]
VIERA Link MenuPause Live TV
Direct TV Rec
VIERA Link ControlSpeaker SelectionStart
Home Cinema Recorder Start
 access
  select
 
						

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3Select the equipment you want to accessThe type of the connected equipment is displayed.
Select the type of the equipment and access.
VIERA Link MenuPause Live TV
Direct TV Rec
VIERA Link ControlSpeaker SelectionStart
Home Cinema Recorder Start
  store  
 select
[Recorder] / [Player] / [Home Cinema] / [Video Camera] / [LUMIX] / [Digital Camera] / [Other] 
• You can also access directly by using VIERA TOOLS  “How to Use VIERA TOOLS” (p. 29)• The displayed item may vary depending on the connected equipment.• [Home Cinema] means Player theatre, Blu-ray Disc theatre or Recorder theatre.• [Other] means Tuner set top box.
The menu of the accessed equipment (Input mode will be changed automatically)
4Operate the menu of the equipmentAvailable VIERA remote control buttons:
(depending on the connected equipment)
TV
 1  Set the position to “TV”DVD/VCRTV
2 Follow the operation guide
• To display the operation guideOPTION
If other manufacturers’ equipment is accessed, Setup / Contents Selection menu may be 
displayed.
• When the key words are displayed on colour bar
 (red)  (green)  (yellow)  (blue)
Note
• Some operations may not be available depending on the equipment. In this case use its own 
remote control to operate the equipment.
  ■If multiple recorders or players are connected
VIERA Link MenuPause Live TV
Direct TV Rec
VIERA Link ControlSpeaker SelectionStart
Home Cinema Recorder2 Start
[Recorder1-3 / Player1-3]The number is given from the TV’s lower HDMI terminal number connected to the 
same type equipment. For example, two recorders to HDMI2 and HDMI3, in this 
case the recorder connected to HDMI2 is displayed as [Recorder1], and the recorder 
connected to HDMI3 is displayed as [Recorder2].
  ■If you access non-VIERA Link equipment
VIERA Link MenuPause Live TV
Direct TV Rec
VIERA Link ControlSpeaker SelectionStart
Home Cinema Recorder Start
The type of the connected equipment is displayed.
You can access the menu of the equipment. But you cannot operate it. Use its own 
remote control to operate the equipment.
 
						

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Speaker control [Speaker Selection]
You can control the home theatre speakers with this TV remote control (point the remote control at the TV’s signal receiver).• If you cannot operate, check the settings and the equipment “Summary of Q-Link and VIERA Link features” (p. 81, 82), “Preparations” (p. 84)
TV
1Display [VIERA Link Menu]
2Select [Speaker Selection]
VIERA Link MenuPause Live TV
Direct TV Rec
VIERA Link Control
Speaker Selection
Start
Home Cinema Recorder Start access
  select
3Set to [Home Cinema] or [TV]
  store  
 select
 [Home  Cinema]
The Player theatre, Blu-ray Disc theatre or Amplifier will be automatically turned on if it is 
in Standby mode and the sound will be output from theatre speakers connected to the 
equipment.
• Volume up / down• Mute
• The sound of the TV speakers is muted.• When the equipment is turned off, the TV speakers will be activated.
[TV]
TV speakers are active.
Multi-channel soundIf you wish to enjoy multi-channel sound (e.g. Dolby Digital 5.1ch) via an Amplifier, connect the 
Amplifier to the TV with an HDMI cable and an Optical digital audio cable (p. 82), and then select 
“Home Cinema”. If your Amplifier has “HDAVI Control 5” function, you only need to connect with 
an HDMI cable. In this case, connect your Amplifier to the TV’s HDMI2 terminal.
To enjoy the sound from the DIGA Recorder in multi-channel sound, connect an HDMI cable 
from the DIGA Recorder to the Amplifier (p. 82). 
Note
• These functions may not work properly depending on the connected equipment.
• Image or sound may not be available for the first few seconds when input mode is switched.
• Easy playback may be available by using the remote control for Player theatre, Blu-ray Disc theatre or Amplifier. Read the 
manual of the equipment.
• “HDAVI Control 5” is the newest standard (current as of December, 2010) for HDAVI Control compatible equipment. This 
standard is compatible with conventional HDAVI equipment.
• To confirm this TV’s version of HDAVI Control  [System Information] (p. 36)
 
						

							External Equipment
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External Equipment
These diagrams show our recommendations for connection of your TV to various pieces of equipment.For other connections, consult the instructions for each piece of equipment, the table below, and the specifications (p. 106, 107).
Rear of the TV
To record / playback
Fully wired SCART cableDVD Recorder / VCRor Terrestrial aerial
RF cable
To watch satellite broadcasts
HD Satellite receiver Fully wired HDMI 
compliant cable
To watch DVDs
DVD Player (Listening)
(Viewing)
HDMI equipment
Fully wired HDMI 
compliant cableRecorder / Player
Camcorder
• HDMI connection  (p. 96)
Fully wired 
SCART cable
 
						

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Rear of the TV
Network (wired)
LAN cable (Shielded)Modem
Hub or Router
Internet
USB devices
USB cable
USB HDD Wireless LAN Adaptor
PC
(Listening) (Viewing)
Computer Conversion adaptor
(if necessary)
To listen with speakers
Optical digital audio cable
Amplifier with 
speaker system
RCA cableor
To enjoy the sound from the external equipment in 
multi-channel sound (e.g. Dolby Digital 5.1ch), connect the 
equipment to the amplifier.
For the connections, read the manuals of the equipment and 
amplifier.