OK 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 C 0 N TV Operating Instructions Progressive Wide Plasma Television Model No. TH-37PA50E TH-42PA50E TH-37PA40E TH-42PA40E The illustration shown is an image. Pedestal stand shown above is optional extra. Please read these instructions before operating your set and retain them for future reference.
Welcome Dear Panasonic Customer, We hope that you have many years of enjoyment from your new TV. The Quick Start Guide section at the beginning of this instruction book will allow you to use the TV as quickly as possible. We recommend that you then read the complete instruction book, and keep it to refer to as you explore the range of advanced features that this Plasma TV offers. Contents Important Safety Notice .............................................. 3 Safety Precautions ...........................
Important Safety Notice WARNING 1) To prevent damage which may result in fire or shock hazard, do not expose this appliance to dripping or splashing. Do not place containers with water (flower vase, cups, cosmetics, etc.) above the set. (including on shelves above, etc.) 2) To prevent electric shock, do not remove cover. No user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel. 3) Do not remove the earthing pin on the power plug.
Safety Precautions WARNING Setup This Plasma TV is for use only with the following optional accessories. Use with any other type of optional accessories may cause instability which could result in the possibility of injury. (All of the following accessories are manufactured by Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.) • Pedestal ............................................ TY-ST42PA50W, TY-ST42PX5W • Display stand ....................................
Safety Precautions If problems occur during use If a problem occurs (such as no picture or no sound), or if smoke or an abnormal odour starts to come out from the Plasma TV, immediately unplug the power cord plug from the wall outlet. • If you continue to use the Plasma TV in this condition, fire or electric shock could result. After checking that the smoke has stopped, contact your local Panasonic dealer so that the necessary repairs can be made.
Accessories Check that you have the accessories and items shown Operating Instructions Remote Control Transmitter (EUR7651090) Mains Lead OK 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 C 0 N TV Clamper × 2 Batteries for the Remote Control Transmitter (2 × R6 (UM3) size) Pan European Guarantee Card Fitting remote control batteries 1 2 3 + - + - “R6 (UM3)” size Pull and hold the hook, then open the battery cover. Insert batteries - note correct polarity ( + and -). Replace the cover.
AC cord connection How to fix: Fix by pushing in till a clicking sound is heard. How to release: Pull up while drawing the knob. Clamp Cable binding instructions For using the TY-ST42PX5W Bind all cables to the plasma television with the cable clamper. For TH-42PA50E TH-42PA40E For TH-37PA50E TH-37PA40E Cable clamper Bundle cable using the two cable clampers (left and right) fitted to the plasma television. For using the TY-ST42PA50W Attach the bands.
Quick Start Guide 1 Connection and setting up options Please ensure that the unit is disconnected from the mains before attaching or disconnecting any leads. RF cable (Not supplied) SET TOP BOX COMPONENT AUDIO AUDIO VIDEO L L Y R R PB AUDIO IN Scart cables (Not supplied) PR RGB VIDEO AV1 VIDEO AV2 AV3 VIDEO S-VIDEO RGB S VIDEO RF cable (Not supplied) VCR / DVD Recorder OR Plug in aerial and connect ancillary equipment. 2 Connect the mains plug to the wall socket.
Quick Start Guide 3 Select your country. For Belgium, Switzerland and E.Eu, select the desired language. If you wish to perform manual tuning, press the Green button. See page 19. Land Green Press the Red button to start Auto Setup. Deutschland Österreich France Italia España Portugal Nederland Danmark Sverige Norge Suomi Belgien Schweiz ELLADA Polska Česká republika Magyarország E.Eu Start ATP OK Suchlauf Abbruch Red Auto setup will begin, your stations will be located and stored.
Basic controls: front panel and remote control On / Off switch STR (Normalization store) Used to store tuning and other function settings. TV/AV button (see page 27) Increases or decreases the programme position by one. When a function is already displayed, press to increase or decrease the selected function. When in Standby mode, switches TV On.
Using the On Screen Displays Many features available on this TV can be accessed via the On Screen Display menu system. Use the remote control as shown below to access and adjust features as desired. The MENU button is used to open the main menus and also to return to the previous menu. MENU OK The up and down cursor buttons are used to move the cursor and select menus. The left and right cursor buttons are used to access menus, adjust levels or to select from a range of options.
Picture menu Press the MENU button. MENU Move to choose Picture menu. OK Access Picture menu. Move to choose menu option. Adjust chosen option or access chosen menu. Press the EXIT button at any time to go back to watching TV. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 C 0 N EXIT TV Viewing mode The Viewing mode menu allows you to select three different screen settings - Dynamic, Normal and Cinema.
Sound menu Press the MENU button. MENU Move to choose Sound menu. OK Access Sound menu. Move to choose menu option. Adjust chosen option or access chosen menu. Press the EXIT button at any time to go back to watching TV. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 C 0 N EXIT TV Press the OK button after having adjusted some features to store the new settings as the default (replacing the factory setting). Bass Increase or decrease level to enhance or minimise lower, deeper sound output.
Setup menu Press the MENU button. MENU Move to choose Setup menu. OK Access Setup menu. Move to choose menu option. Adjust chosen option or access chosen menu. Press the EXIT button at any time to go back to watching TV. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 C 0 N EXIT TV Q-Link Allows you to select which AV terminal is to be used for data communication between this TV and a compatible recording device. Choose from Off, AV2 and AV3. See page 20.
Tuning menu – overview Press the MENU button. MENU Move to choose Setup menu. OK Access Setup menu. Move to choose Tuning menu. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 C 0 Access Tuning menu. Move to choose menu option. N Adjust chosen option or access chosen menu. TV Press the EXIT button at any time to go back to watching TV. Press the OK button after having adjusted some features to store the new settings as the default (replacing the factory setting).
Tuning menu – Programme edit MENU Press the MENU button. Move to choose Setup menu. OK Access Setup menu. Move to choose Tuning menu. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 C 0 Access Tuning menu. Move to choose Programme edit. N Access Programme edit. TV Move to choose programme position (e.g., Prog. 3). Make required change, e.g., moving a programme channel (see the relevant procedure below). EXIT Press the EXIT button at any time to go back to watching TV.
Tuning menu – Programme edit Renaming a programme channel Move to the Name column. Programme edit Prog. 1 2 3 4 5 Choose the new character. The box at the bottom of the screen shows the character currently selected. : : : : : Chan. Name Lock Sys CH44 CH51 CH41 CH47 CH37 XYZ FTP 123 456 Off Off Off Off Off SC1 SC1 SC1 SC1 SC1 ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRST UVWXYZ+-. 0123456789 Move to the next character position. Continue until renaming is done. Press the OK button to store the new name.
Tuning menu – Auto setup Auto setup automatically retunes your TV. This feature is useful if, e.g., you move house and wish to retune your TV to receive the local stations. MENU Press the MENU button. OK Move to choose Setup menu. Access Setup menu. Move to choose Tuning menu. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 C 0 Access Tuning menu. N Move to choose Auto setup. Access Auto setup. Press to confirm start.
Tuning menu – Manual tuning It is possible to retune individual programme positions: MENU Press the MENU button. OK Move to choose Setup menu. Access Setup menu. Move to choose Tuning menu. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 C 0 Access Tuning menu. N Move to choose Manual tuning. Access Manual tuning. TV Select the programme position to be tuned. 1 CH12 Press repeatedly until required station is found. Manual tuning When the desired station is found, press the OK button to store.
Q-Link Q-Link allows the television to communicate with a compatible VCR or DVD Recorder. For Q-Link communication to work, the TV must be connected to a recording device with the “Q-Link”, “NEXTVIEWLINK”, “DATA LOGIC”, “Easy Link”, “Megalogic” or “SMARTLINK” logo using a “fully wired” Scart cable between the AV2 / AV3 terminal of the television and the appropriate terminal on your VCR or DVD Recorder.
Aspect Controls The Widescreen TV will allow you to enjoy viewing the picture at its optimum size and aspect, including widescreen cinema format pictures. Press the ASPECT button repeatedly to move through the eight aspect options: ASPECT OK Panasonic Auto, 16:9, 14:9, Just, 4:3, Zoom1, Zoom2 and Zoom3 OR Press the ASPECT button. Whilst the on screen selector keys are displayed, use the Red or Green buttons to move in either direction through the eight aspect options.
Aspect Controls 16 : 9 16 : 9 16:9 will display a true 16:9 (anamorphic) picture with no aspect distortions. 16 : 9 14 : 9 14 : 9 14:9 will display a 14:9 picture at its standard 14:9 size without any stretching. 14 : 9 Just Just Use Just when you wish to expand a 4:3 picture to fill the whole screen (rather than watching a programme with black stripes down the left and right sides of the picture).
VCR / DVD operation The Remote Control is capable of operating some functions of selected Panasonic VCRs and DVD (Digital Versatile Disc) equipment. Some VCR and DVD equipment have different functions, so to ensure compatibility please refer to the equipment’s instruction book or consult your dealer for details. Standby Press to switch the VCR, DVD or DVD recorder to Standby mode. Press again to switch back on.
Teletext operation • Teletext features may vary depending on the Broadcasting Companies and is only available if the channel selected is transmitting Teletext. • Pressing the MENU button whilst in Teletext operation will display the contrast function with a cyan bar, press the left and right cursor buttons to alter the setting as required. • Pressing the MENU button whilst in Teletext operation will display special function options at the bottom of the screen.
Teletext operation It is not possible to change the programme position when in News flash, Update or Sub Coded Page Access operation. Blue 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 9 7 OK F.P. 0 VCR MENU Yellow Favourite Page (F.P.) Stores a favourite page in memory for instant recall. To store such a page, the TV must be in List mode, and the programme position must be from 1 - 25. Press the Blue button, select the page number, then press and hold the OK button. The page number is now stored. Press F.P.
Teletext operation MENU Blue Alternatively, if you know which sub page you require, press the MENU button (to display special functions) followed by the Blue button; T**** will be displayed where the page number is normally found. Enter desired sub page number before the T**** disappears. e.g., to select page 6 enter 0, 0, 0 and 6. Press the Yellow button to view the TV picture whilst waiting for more sub pages to be found. The sub pages found will be displayed across the top of the screen.
Audio / Video connections It is possible to connect a variety of additional equipment to this TV. The following pages detail how to connect external equipment to the rear of the TV. Once your equipment is connected, use the following procedure to view the input: TV/AV Press the TV/AV button. Whilst the on screen selector keys are displayed, press coloured buttons to select the AV source you wish to view.
Audio / Video connections How to connect the Audio Output terminals COMPONENT AUDIO AUDIO VIDEO Amplifier to Speaker System AUDIO IN L L R R L L Y R R PB AUDIO IN PR AUDIO OUT RGB VIDEO AV1 VIDEO AV2 AV3 VIDEO S-VIDEO RGB S VIDEO How to connect the AV1 / 2 / 3 Scart terminals COMPONENT AUDIO AUDIO VIDEO L L Y R R PB AUDIO IN PR RGB VIDEO AV1/2/3 AV1: VCR SET TOP BOX DVD PLAYER DVD RECORDER CAMCORDER GAME CONSOLE / COMPUTER(RGB) AV2: VCR / S-VIDEO VCR Q-Link COMPATIBLE
Troubleshooting If there is a problem with your TV please refer to the table below to determine the symptoms, then carry out the suggested check. If this does not solve the problem, please contact your local Panasonic dealer, quoting the model number and serial number (both found on the rear of the TV).
Scart terminal information AV1 Scart terminal (RGB, VIDEO) Socket Earth CVBS out (video) CVBS earth Red in Red earth Green in Green earth Blue in Blue earth Audio out (L) Audio out (R) 21 19 17 15 13 11 9 7 5 3 1 20 18 16 14 12 10 8 6 4 2 CVBS in (video) RGB status earth Status RGB Earth --Status CVBS Audio in (L) Audio earth Audio in (R) Suitable inputs for AV1 include RGB (Red / Green / Blue).
Specifications Power Source Power Consumption Plasma Display panel Drive method Aspect Ratio Contrast Ratio Screen size (No.
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