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TH-L37X20T TH-L37X20X Operating Instructions LCD TV Thank you for purchasing this Panasonic product. Please read these instructions before operating your set and retain them for future reference. The images shown in this manual are for illustrative purposes only. English TQB4GC0409-1 TH-L37X2S&20KMRTX_EN.indd 1...
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Create home theatre and DVD recorder link-ups with “VIERA Link” without complicated settings! Enjoy rich multimedia SD Card Camcorder Amplifier with Personal Speaker System computer DVD Recorder DVD player / Set top box Blu-ray Disc player TH-L37X2S&20KMRTX_EN.indd 2 TH-L37X2S&20KMRTX_EN.indd 2 3/18/2010 5:27:07 PM 3/18/2010 5:27:07 PM...
Do not burn or breakup batteries. Batteries must not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like. ● Do not disassemble or modify the remote control. TH-L37X2S&20KMRTX_EN.indd 3 TH-L37X2S&20KMRTX_EN.indd 3 3/18/2010 5:27:08 PM 3/18/2010 5:27:08 PM...
Do not pull on the lead. Hold onto the mains plug body when disconnecting lead. • Do not use a damaged mains plug or socket outlet. ● TH-L37X2S, TH-L37X20K/T/X : AC AUTO 110-240 V, 50 / 60 Hz ● TH-L37X20M : AC 110-240 V, 50 / 60 Hz ●...
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● Do not place any objects or hands within the full rotation range. 296 mm 15° 15° 399 mm [View from the top] TH-L37X2S&20KMRTX_EN.indd 5 TH-L37X2S&20KMRTX_EN.indd 5 3/18/2010 5:27:09 PM 3/18/2010 5:27:09 PM...
Do not use the pedestal if it becomes warped or physically damaged. ● If you use the pedestal while it is physically damaged, personal injury may result. Contact your nearest Panasonic dealer immediately. During set-up, make sure that all screws are securely tightened. ●...
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Optional accessories Please contact your nearest Panasonic dealer to purchase the recommended wall-hanging bracket. For additional details, please refer to the wall-hanging bracket installation manual. Wall-hanging bracket ● TY-WK3L2RW Rear of the TV 200mm Screw for fixing the TV onto the wall-hanging...
Connecting aerial TV only Rear of the TV • TH-L37X2S, TH-L32X20K/T/X : AC AUTO 110-240 V, 50 / 60 Hz • TH-L37X20M : AC 110-240 V, 50 / 60 Hz • TH-L37X20R : AC Single 220-240 V, 50 / 60 Hz...
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TV, DVD Recorder or VCR Rear of the TV • TH-L37X2S, TH-L32X20K/T/X : AC AUTO 110-240 V, 50 / 60 Hz • TH-L37X20M : AC 110-240 V, 50 / 60 Hz • TH-L37X20R : AC Single 220-240 V, 50 / 60 Hz...
Aspect (p. 15) ● Changes aspect ratio from Aspect 26 Connected equipment operations (p. 19) Selection list ● Also possible by pressing this button repeatedly until you reach the desired aspect TH-L37X2S&20KMRTX_EN.indd 10 TH-L37X2S&20KMRTX_EN.indd 10 3/18/2010 5:27:11 PM 3/18/2010 5:27:11 PM...
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Move the cursor / select the menu item Return to the previous menu Move the cursor / adjust levels / select from Exit the menu system and return to the normal viewing screen a range of options TH-L37X2S&20KMRTX_EN.indd 11 TH-L37X2S&20KMRTX_EN.indd 11 3/18/2010 5:27:12 PM 3/18/2010 5:27:12 PM...
Please select your viewing environment. You have selected shop mode Home Shop ● To change viewing environment mode later on, reset all settings by accessing Shipping Condition. “Shipping Condition” (p. 30) TH-L37X2S&20KMRTX_EN.indd 12 TH-L37X2S&20KMRTX_EN.indd 12 3/18/2010 5:27:12 PM 3/18/2010 5:27:12 PM...
Set to “0” or turn the TV off. ● To display the remaining time Information banner (p. 14) ● When the remaining time is within 3 minutes, the remaining time will flash on screen. TH-L37X2S&20KMRTX_EN.indd 13 TH-L37X2S&20KMRTX_EN.indd 13 3/18/2010 5:27:13 PM 3/18/2010 5:27:13 PM...
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Main Menu Off Timer Child Lock Picture Tuning Menu Sound select select Access OSD Language Setup Display Settings VIERA Link Settings System Menu Other Settings select OSD Language English TH-L37X2S&20KMRTX_EN.indd 14 TH-L37X2S&20KMRTX_EN.indd 14 3/18/2010 5:27:13 PM 3/18/2010 5:27:13 PM...
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Not available in teletext mode. ● Aspect mode can be memorized separately for each SD (Standard definition) and HD (High definition) signals. ● Aspect mode can be memorized for each input also. TH-L37X2S&20KMRTX_EN.indd 15 TH-L37X2S&20KMRTX_EN.indd 15 3/18/2010 5:27:13 PM 3/18/2010 5:27:13 PM...
Call up a favourite page Return to the main index page View a favourite page stored ● Call up the page stored on the blue button (List mode). ● Factory setting is “P103”. TH-L37X2S&20KMRTX_EN.indd 16 TH-L37X2S&20KMRTX_EN.indd 16 3/18/2010 5:27:14 PM 3/18/2010 5:27:14 PM...
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View the completed updated page Changes to TV screen temporarily (You cannot change the programme.) ● The news page provides a function that indicates arrival of latest news (“News Flash”). TH-L37X2S&20KMRTX_EN.indd 17 TH-L37X2S&20KMRTX_EN.indd 17 3/18/2010 5:27:15 PM 3/18/2010 5:27:15 PM...
Picture Menu and PC setup (p. 24) in Setup Menu. ● For HDMI-compatible PC (p. 42, 43), possible to connect to HDMI terminals (HDMI1 / HDMI2 / HDMI3) by using HDMI cable. TH-L37X2S&20KMRTX_EN.indd 18 TH-L37X2S&20KMRTX_EN.indd 18 3/18/2010 5:27:15 PM 3/18/2010 5:27:15 PM...
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Start recording How to change the code for each equipment Each type of Panasonic equipment has its own remote control code. Please change the code for each equipment you want to operate. If you operate the connected equipment in VIERA Link (p. 34), select the code “73”.
Go to the next screen previous screen ● To reset all settings Tuning Menu Access “Shipping Condition” (p. 25) Displays the next screen in Setup Menu To change menu pages down TH-L37X2S&20KMRTX_EN.indd 20 TH-L37X2S&20KMRTX_EN.indd 20 3/18/2010 5:27:16 PM 3/18/2010 5:27:16 PM...
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Display Settings Access Auto Standby VIERA Link Settings Access Power Save System Menu Access 16:9 Overscan (p. 25) Other Settings Access ● Depending on the received signals, available items are varied. TH-L37X2S&20KMRTX_EN.indd 21 TH-L37X2S&20KMRTX_EN.indd 21 3/18/2010 5:27:16 PM 3/18/2010 5:27:16 PM...
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Press the OK button to reset the present Advanced PC Settings to the Defaults default. Press the OK button to reset the present Picture Menu settings to the Reset to Defaults default. TH-L37X2S&20KMRTX_EN.indd 22 TH-L37X2S&20KMRTX_EN.indd 22 3/18/2010 5:27:17 PM 3/18/2010 5:27:17 PM...
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● HDMI input mode only Press the OK button to reset the present settings of Mode, Balance, Reset to Defaults Headphone Volume, and Surround in Sound Menu to the default. TH-L37X2S&20KMRTX_EN.indd 23 TH-L37X2S&20KMRTX_EN.indd 23 3/18/2010 5:27:17 PM 3/18/2010 5:27:17 PM...
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Standby mode to reduce the power consumption Auto Standby (Off / On (With reminder) / On (No reminder)) (p. 35) ● This function is available when “VIERA Link” is set to “On”. TH-L37X2S&20KMRTX_EN.indd 24 TH-L37X2S&20KMRTX_EN.indd 24 3/18/2010 5:27:17 PM 3/18/2010 5:27:17 PM...
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This function can be memorized separately for SD (Standard Definition) and HD (High Definition) signals. ● A different menu will be displayed in the mode of SD Card (p. 32-33). ● Only available items can be selected. TH-L37X2S&20KMRTX_EN.indd 25 TH-L37X2S&20KMRTX_EN.indd 25 3/18/2010 5:27:17 PM 3/18/2010 5:27:17 PM...
For Auto Tuning, using the buttons on the side panel of the TV (p. 11) Press repeatedly until “Auto Tuning” appears Access “Auto Tuning” Start “Auto Tuning” ● To return to TV TH-L37X2S&20KMRTX_EN.indd 26 TH-L37X2S&20KMRTX_EN.indd 26 3/18/2010 5:27:17 PM 3/18/2010 5:27:17 PM...
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CH Down RETURN ● If a VCR is connected only with the RF cable, select channel position “0”. Select a channel position Select a channel Search and store search store TH-L37X2S&20KMRTX_EN.indd 27 TH-L37X2S&20KMRTX_EN.indd 27 3/18/2010 5:27:18 PM 3/18/2010 5:27:18 PM...
To change the PIN number Select “Change PIN” in “Child Lock” and enter a new PIN number twice. Note ● Performing “Shipping Condition” (p. 30) erases the PIN number and all settings. TH-L37X2S&20KMRTX_EN.indd 28 TH-L37X2S&20KMRTX_EN.indd 28 3/18/2010 5:27:18 PM 3/18/2010 5:27:18 PM...
HDMI1 HDMI2 HDMI2 HDMI3 HDMI3 The labels you set will be displayed in “Input Selection” menu (p. 18) or banner. ● If “Skip” is selected, you cannot select the mode. TH-L37X2S&20KMRTX_EN.indd 29 TH-L37X2S&20KMRTX_EN.indd 29 3/18/2010 5:27:19 PM 3/18/2010 5:27:19 PM...
Mains power On / Off switch is RETURN next turned On (p. 12). (start Shipping Condition) ● To retune TV channels only, e.g. after moving house “Auto Tuning” in “Tuning and Editing Channels” (p. 27) TH-L37X2S&20KMRTX_EN.indd 30 TH-L37X2S&20KMRTX_EN.indd 30 3/18/2010 5:27:20 PM 3/18/2010 5:27:20 PM...
VIERA Link Functions VIERA Link “HDAVI Control ” Enjoy additional HDMI interoperability with Panasonic products which have “HDAVI Control” function. This TV supports “HDAVI Control 5” function. Connections to the equipment with HDMI cable such as DIGA Recorder, HD Video Camera, Player theatre, Amplifier, etc., allow you to interface them automatically.
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HDMI cable and/or RCA cable for audio output from the TV. ● Use fully wired HDMI compliant cable. Non-HDMI-compliant cables cannot be utilized. Recommended Panasonic’s HDMI cable part number: • RP-CDHS15 (1.5 m) • RP-CDHS30 (3.0 m) • RP-CDHS50 (5.0 m) Preparations ●...
HDMI2 is displayed Use its own remote control to operate the as “Recorder1”, and the recorder connected equipment. to HDMI3 is displayed as “Recorder2”. TH-L37X2S&20KMRTX_EN.indd 36 TH-L37X2S&20KMRTX_EN.indd 36 3/18/2010 5:27:23 PM 3/18/2010 5:27:23 PM...
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“HDAVI Control 5” is the newest standard (current as of December, 2009) 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. 25) TH-L37X2S&20KMRTX_EN.indd 37 TH-L37X2S&20KMRTX_EN.indd 37 3/18/2010 5:27:24 PM 3/18/2010 5:27:24 PM...
To watch satellite broadcasts (Set top box) To play games (Game equipment) To use amplifier with speaker system VIERA Link : Recommended Connection 1: applicable if your amplifier has ARC (Audio Return Channel) function TH-L37X2S&20KMRTX_EN.indd 38 TH-L37X2S&20KMRTX_EN.indd 38 3/18/2010 5:27:24 PM 3/18/2010 5:27:24 PM...
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When the receiving conditions deteriorate, listening will be easier if the mode is set to the MONO position, using the stereo / bilingual sound selection button. ● DUAL, also known as DUAL MONO or as BILINGUAL is not currently transmitted in some countries. TH-L37X2S&20KMRTX_EN.indd 41 TH-L37X2S&20KMRTX_EN.indd 41 3/18/2010 5:27:25 PM 3/18/2010 5:27:25 PM...
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( 2): Audio Return Channel (ARC) is a function to be able to send digital sound signals via an HDMI cable. ( 3): Enquire at your local digital equipment retailer shop. TH-L37X2S&20KMRTX_EN.indd 42 TH-L37X2S&20KMRTX_EN.indd 42 3/18/2010 5:27:25 PM...
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The above signals are reformatted for optimal viewing on your display. ● PC signal is magnified or compressed for display, so that it may not be possible to show fine detail with sufficient clarity. TH-L37X2S&20KMRTX_EN.indd 43 TH-L37X2S&20KMRTX_EN.indd 43 3/18/2010 5:27:25 PM 3/18/2010 5:27:25 PM...
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● Back up the recorded data at regular intervals in case of deteriorated or damaged data or erratic operation of the TV. (Panasonic is not liable for any deterioration or damage of recorded data.) Data format for Card browsing ●...
Do not allow the cabinet and pedestal to make contact with a rubber or PVC substance for a long time. This may degrade surface quality. Mains plug Wipe the mains plug with a dry cloth at regular intervals. Moisture and dust may lead to fire or electrical shock. TH-L37X2S&20KMRTX_EN.indd 46 TH-L37X2S&20KMRTX_EN.indd 46 3/18/2010 5:27:26 PM 3/18/2010 5:27:26 PM...
FAQs Before requesting service or assistance, please follow these simple guides to resolve the problem. If the problem still persists, please contact your local Panasonic dealer for assistance. White spots or shadow images (noise) ● Check the position, direction, and connection of the aerial.
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(within a 30 degree angle of the front of the TV). not work or is intermittent ● Situate the TV away from sunshine or other sources of bright light not to shine on the TV’s remote control signal receiver. TH-L37X2S&20KMRTX_EN.indd 48 TH-L37X2S&20KMRTX_EN.indd 48 3/18/2010 5:27:26 PM 3/18/2010 5:27:26 PM...
OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. For at least three (3) years from delivery of products, Panasonic will give to anyone who contacts us at the address provided below, for a charge of no more than our cost of physically performing source code distribution, a complete machine-readable copy of the corresponding source code covered under GPL v2/LGPL.
915 mm × 577 mm × 87 mm (TV only) 15.0 k Net (With Pedestal) Mass 13.0 k Net (TV only) Note ● Design and Specifications are subject to change without notice. Mass and Dimensions shown are approximate. TH-L37X2S&20KMRTX_EN.indd 50 TH-L37X2S&20KMRTX_EN.indd 50 3/18/2010 5:27:26 PM 3/18/2010 5:27:26 PM...
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Warranty Service purposes. Model Number Serial Number Web Site: http://panasonic.net Panasonic Corporation 2010 Printed in Malaysia TH-L37X2S&20KMRTX_EN.indd 52 TH-L37X2S&20KMRTX_EN.indd 52...