2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Operating Instructions 0 Progressive Plasma Television Model No. TH-37PA20 TH-42PA20 Pedestal stand shown above is optional extra. Please read these instructions before operating your set and retain them for future reference.
Dear Panasonic Customer Welcome to the Panasonic family of customers. We hope that you will have many years of enjoyment from your new Plasma TV. To obtain maximum benefit from your set, please read these Instructions before making any adjustments, and retain them for future reference. Retain your purchase receipt also, and note down the model number and serial number of your set in the space provided on the rear cover of these instructions.
Table of Contents Important Safety Notice ............................................ 4 Safety Precautions .................................................... 5 Supplied Accessories ............................................... 7 Fitting remote control batteries ................................ 7 Battery cautions ....................................................... 7 Cable Connection ...................................................... 8 Antenna Connection ..........................................
Important Safety Notice WARNING 1) To prevent damage which may result in fire or shock hazard, do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture. 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-ST42PA20 • 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.
Supplied Accessories Check the accessories before installations.
Cable Connection AV 3 Front AV terminals (see page 11) S VIDEO VIDEO L PC R From EXTERNAL monitor terminal on Computer (see page 12) VIDEO3 ACTION INPUT MONITOR OUT AV2 IN AV1 IN VOLUME CHANNEL HPJ S-VIDEO VIDEO R AUDIO L PC AV4 IN COMPONENT COMPONENT S VIDEO Y Y VIDEO MONO MONO PB MONO PB L PR AUDIO PR R ANTENNA IN terminal (see page 9) AV & COMPONENT terminals (see page 10) – AC cord fixing 1. Connect power plug to the socket of the main body. 2. Fix the left clamper. 3.
Cable Connection Antenna Connection For proper reception of VHF/UHF channels, an external antenna is required. For best reception, an outdoor antenna is recommended.
Cable Connection AV & COMPONENT Connection How to connect the Monitor Output Terminals to other Equipment VCR MONITOR MONITOR OUT VIDEO IN AV1 IN AV2 IN COMPONENT S VIDEO L Amplifier to speaker system AUDIO IN AV4 IN COMPONENT Y Y VIDEO MONO R MONO PB MONO PB L PR AUDIO MONITOR OUT PR R Example of output signal source How to connect the AV1 Input Terminals S VIDEO VCR Connect the S-VIDEO or VIDEO terminal CAMCORDER S VIDEO OUT MONITOR OUT VIDEO OUT AV2 IN COMPONENT AV4 IN COMPO
Cable Connection Headphones / AV3 terminals Connection AV3 S VIDEO VIDEO L R PC AV3 R - STANDBY G - POWER ON STR F / / TV/AV S VIDEO VIDEO L R (Optional) (Not supplied) AV3 S VIDEO 4 pin socket (3.5 mm plug) Chrominance in Less than 4" (10 cm) Luminance in Less than 4" (10 cm) Chrominance earth Luminance earth A camcorder uses the AV3 terminal on the front of this set.
Cable Connection PC Input terminals Connection COMPUTER AV 3 S VIDEO VIDEO Ferrite core (Small size) (supplied) L R PC Less than 4" (10 cm) Audio Stereo plug Connect a cable which matches the audio output terminal on the computer.
Power ON / OFF AC cord Connection Connecting the AC cord plug to the Plasma TV. Fix the AC cord plug securely to the Plasma TV with the clamper. Ferrite core (Large size) (supplied) Power On/Off Connect the plug to the Wall Outlet Note: Main plug types vary between countries. The power plug shown at left may, therefore, not be the type fitted to your set. Press the switch on the Plasma TV to turn the set on: Power-On. Owner ID setting screen is displayed.
General Operation Front panel controls and Remote control Volume Up (+), Down (-)/ Programme Number Up ( ), Down ( ) Volume adjustment which uses these buttons is performed after pressing Function button. When programme number up ( ) or down ( ) button on the front panel of the Plasma TV is pressed in stand-by mode, the Plasma TV will be turned on. TV/AV mode Selection Press to select TV, AV input signal modes sequentially.
General Operation Power (Stand-by) The TV set must first be plugged into the wall outlet and turned on at the power switch. Press this button to turn the TV set On from Standby mode, Press it again to turn the TV set to Standby mode. Note: It is also possible to turn the TV set on from Standby mode by pressing the “Direct Programme Number Selection” Buttons (0-9) on the remote control. Sound Mute Press to mute the sound completely the “Mute” symbol will appear.
Using the On Screen Displays Many features available on this set can be accessed via the On Screen Display menu system. Use the remote control as shown below to access and adjust features as desired. Press to display “PICTURE menu” screen. (see page 27, 28) Press to display “SOUND menu” screen. (see page 29, 30) SOUND PICTURE DYNAMIC MENU CONTRAST BRIGHTNESS COLOUR SHARPNESS C. TEMP P-NR 3D-COMB STANDARD AUTO ON MUSIC MENU VOLUME BASS TREBLE BALANCE HEADPHONE VOL.
Using the On Screen Displays To TUNING MENU (see page 18) AUTO TUNE (see page 20) TUNING MENU CH SELECT SYS SELECT AUTO TUNE MANUAL TUNE SOUND SYS COLOUR SYS FINE TUNE SKIP 29 CH 12 29 CH 29 POSITION HK / UK AUTO SETUP IN PROGRESS SEARCHING : PLEASE WAIT STORED CH29 6. 0 MHz AUTO OFF MANUAL TUNE (see page 21) RETURN SETUP : RETURN TO TUNING MENU TV/AV : TO EXIT PROGRAMME - /+ SEARCH - /+ TV / AV - EXIT ‘STR’ BUTTON-STORE MANUAL TUNE Press to move the cursor up and down on the menu.
Tuning Channels 1 SETUP MENU Display the TUNING MENU TELETEXT OFF TIMER CH COLOUR SET CHILD LOCK TEXT SELECT SIDE PANEL POWER SAVE SET UP Press to display the SETUP MENU. Press to select the TUNING MENU. FASTEXT OFF OFF ENGLISH SETUP MENU HIGHMENU TUNING ACCESS OFF LANGUAGE ENGLISH OWNER ID Press to access TUNING MENU. 2 TUNING MENU Select the “POSITION” or the “DIRECT” CH SELECT Press to select the “CH SELECT (Channel Select) ” Mode. Press to select the “POSITION” or the “DIRECT”.
Tuning Channels Channel Allocation • CATV (USA CATV) channel numbers as recommended by the joint EIA/NCTA Engineering committee and published as EIA INTERIM STANDARD No.6-CABLE TELEVISION CHANNEL IDENTIFICATION PLAN-MAY 1983. • The receiving channels are as follows; SYS SELECT CH DISPLAY 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 11 12 13 14 15 16 CHINA HK/UK – 1 2 – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – 21 12 13 19 20 21 22 23 24 ASIA/M.EAST NZ/INDONES AUSTRALIA E.
Tuning Channels Auto Tune This TV uses automatic tuning to determine whether or not the TV can receive a broadcast signal which is being sent, and automatically prepares so that the channel selection can respond to both the position select and direct select modes. Before Automatic Tune, Channel Select and Regional System must already be set (see page 18). 1 AUTO TUNE TUNING MENU Press to select the “AUTO TUNE”.
Tuning Channels Manual Tune Before Manual Tune, Channel Select and Regional System must already be set (see page 18). 1 MANUAL TUNE TUNING MENU Press to select the MANUAL TUNE. CH SELECT SYS SELECT AUTO TUNE MANUAL TUNE SOUND SYS COLOUR SYS FINE TUNE SKIP Press to access to the MANUAL TUNE. Press to select the desired Programme Number. Press to select the higher or lower channel. POSITION HK / UK ACCESS 6. 0 MHz AUTO OFF Search Start. 29 CH 12 When a station is found.
Tuning Channels Fine Tuning Under normal reception conditions this function is not required or necessary. However, in areas of poor reception or constant interference, a slight adjustment of the tuning may improve the picture and sound quality. TUNING MENU Press to select the FINE TUNE. 1 Press until the clear picture is received. STR 2 Press to store the FINE TUNE. CH SELECT SYS SELECT AUTO TUNE MANUAL TUNE SOUND SYS COLOUR SYS FINE TUNE SKIP POSITION HK / UK 6.
Tuning Channels Programme Number Skip It is possible to skip Programme Number on which no TV stations are tuned appearing on the screen. The function is only effective when selecting Programme Numbers by pressing the Programme Number Up or Down button either on the TV set or on the Remote control. Under the normal viewing condition press to select the Programme Number you would like to skip. 1 2 SET UP Press to display the SETUP MENU. Proceed to the TUNING MENU (see page 16, 17).
Tuning Channels Sound System Selection (Different region use differing systems) This function is used only in the TV mode when the sound is not clear or no sound is produced on a Programme Number, and is not applicable in AV mode . 1 Press to select the “SOUND SYS”. TUNING MENU Press until the optimum sound is obtained. The sound system will change as shown. 4.5MHz 5.5MHz 6.5MHz 6.0MHz Sound System Condition.
Owner ID Owner ID allows you to enter a security code (Owner ID) and your personal details into the memory, so that in the unfortunate event of theft it will help the police to trace the owner. If you wish to check the personal details already entered into the TV, press the (Front panel) and hold for 5 seconds. The details F already entered are displayed on screen.
Setup Adjustment SET UP 1 Press to display the SETUP MENU. 2 Press to select the desired function. Press to adjust or change the function. SETUP MENU SETUP MENU TELETEXT OFF TIMER CH COLOUR SET CHILD LOCK TEXT SELECT SIDE PANEL POWER SAVE TUNING MENU LANGUAGE ENGLISH OWNER ID FASTEXT OFF OFF ENGLISH HIGH OFF Press to go back to watching TV.
Picture Adjustment 1 PICTURE PICTURE Press to display the PICTURE menu. 2 Press to select the desired function. Press to adjust or change the function. 3 MENU CONTRAST BRIGHTNESS COLOUR SHARPNESS C. TEMP P-NR 3D-COMB DYNAMIC STANDARD AUTO ON TV/AV Press to go back to watching TV. MENU Picture menu mode will be memorized for each TV, AV1, AV2, AV3 and AV4 mode. • You can change the level of each Item (CONTRAST, BRIGHTNESS, COLOUR, SHARPNESS, NTSC-TINT, C.
Picture Adjustment PICTURE C. TEMP (Colour Temperature) Set the overall colour tone of the picture. Press to switch between modes. STANDARD WARM COOL MENU CONTRAST BRIGHTNESS COLOUR SHARPNESS C. TEMP P-NR 3D-COMB DYNAMIC STANDARD AUTO ON P-NR (Picture Noise Reduction) Automatically reduces undesired picture noise. Press to switch between modes. OFF AUTO 3D-COMB STRONG WEAK If the 3D-COMB function is ON, dot interference or cross colour will be reduced. Press to switch between ON and OFF.
Sound Adjustment SOUND SOUND Press to display the SOUND menu. MENU VOLUME BASS TREBLE BALANCE HEADPHONE VOL. SURROUND Press to select the desired function. Press to adjust or change the function. MUSIC OFF TV/AV Press to go back to watching TV. Note: SURROUND Some features are only available with the Surround feature switched off. Press to switch between ON and OFF. MENU Sound menu mode will be memorized for each TV, AV1, AV2, AV3 and AV4 mode.
Sound Adjustment / Channel Search SURROUND MENU SURROUND Press to switch between ON and OFF. SOUND OR MENU VOLUME BASS TREBLE BALANCE HEADPHONE VOL. SURROUND SOUND Press to display the SOUND menu. Press to select the SURROUND function. Press to switch between ON and OFF. MUSIC OFF The benefits of surround sound are enormous. You can be completely enveloped in sound; just as if you were at a concert hall or cinema. The surround effect can be obtained without the use of external surround speakers.
Aspect Controls ASPECT Press to select the different Aspect options. TV/TEXT F.P. INDEX HOLD AUTO CH SEARCH STILL PC 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 ZOOM3 16:9 ZOOM2 JUST ZOOM1 4:3 SURROUND ASPECT MULTI PIP PC mode : 0 16:9 Just Zoom 4:3 Notes: ASPECT • Simply press to display mode information in the top left of the screen. • 16:9 picture has been used to illustrate all of the aspect modes described in this section.
PC mode Adjustments When you switch to PC input (AV3 / PC), Picture menu will be changed as shown bellow. Sound menu will not be accessible in PC mode. Press TV/AV button. 1 2 PICTURE 1 Press to display the Picture menu screen. Press Yellow (AV3) button to access ‘PC’ mode. OR 2 Press to select the menu to adjust. Adjust the desired level by looking at the picture behind the menu. 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 Press PC button to access ‘PC’ mode.
PC mode Adjustments Item Effect Contrast Brightness Less Darker Sharpness Less Note: You can change the level of each function (Contrast, Brightness, Sharpness) for each Picture Mode. Function More Adjusts the proper brightness and density for the room. Brighter Adjusts for easier viewing of dark pictures such as night scenes and black hair. More Adjusts picture sharpness.
PC mode Adjustments Adjusting Position and Size Adjusting screen 1 2 SET UP 1 Press to display the Setup menu. 2 Press to select H-Pos/H-Size/VPos/V-Size/Clock Phase. Setup Normal Normalise H-Size V-Size H-Pos V-Pos Clock Phase Sync 3 Press TV/AV button. Press Yellow (AV3) button to access ‘PC’ mode. OR 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 Press PC button to access ‘PC’ mode. 0 Note: Press PC button again to return to watching the current programme. H&V Press to adjust Pos/Size.
Multi Screen Multi PIP MULTI PIP TV/TEXT F.P. INDEX HOLD CH SEARCH STILL PC 1 2 3 4 5 6 Press to select the current programme, the picture in picture, picture out of picture, or picture and picture feature. The on screen selector keys for the features (corresponding to the four coloured buttons on the remote control) appear and disappear after a few seconds. If you would like to select an operation when the keys are not shown, press MULTI PIP once more and the keys will reappear.
TELETEXT (Not available for Hong Kong) • Teletext features may vary depending on the Broadcasting Companies and is only available if the channel selected is transmitting Teletext. • Pressing the Picture button whilst in Teletext operation will display the contrast function PICTURE SOUND SET UP TV/AV with a cyan bar, press or to alter the setting as required. • Pressing the Setup button whilst in Teletext operation will display special function options at the bottom of the screen.
TELETEXT It is not possible to change the programme position when in News flash, Update or Sub Coded Page Access operation. List Store In LIST mode the four page numbers can be altered (programme positions 1 - 25 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 only). Red Green Yellow Blue STR 0 To do this, press one of the four coloured buttons and enter the new page number. Press and hold STR , the page number will change to white indicating that the page is stored.
TELETEXT Index When in Top operation Press INDEX INDEX to return to the main index page. Depending on the way information is transmitted, this may have to be pressed more than once to return to the main index page. Sub Coded Page Access SET UP Blue When Teletext information exceeds more than one page, it may take some time for the automatic changing of the sub pages to reach the sub page you require.
Advanced Remote Control Operation Stereo Bilingual Sound Selection When you receive the stereo/bilingual sound system, sound output modes can be selected by pressing the stereo/bilingual sound selection button. STEREO Audio Signal Mode Indicator MAIN I SUB II I II MONO NICAM .......
Advanced Remote Control Operation Manufacturer setting Remote Control Operation is possible for the VCR’s and DVD’s of the various manufacturers. After completion of setting, execute the various operations . PC 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 Press to select VCR / DVD. 2 While pressing the VCR / DVD Power button, press the manufacturer code (enter the two digit code), and press the VCR / DVD Stop button.
Troubleshooting If there is a problem with your set 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 this TV).
For your Guidance Service Last position Memory Before requesting service, please refer to the troubleshooting guide on previous page to determine the symptoms. To obtain service please contact your local Panasonic dealer quoting the model number and serial number (both are located at the rear of this TV). Certain functions have a last position memory, i.e.
Specifications TH-37PA20 Power Source Power Consumption Normal use Standby Power-OFF Plasma Display panel Drive method Aspect Ratio Contrast Ratio Screen size (No.of pixels) TH-42PA20 220 V - 240 V 50 Hz / 60 Hz A.C. 243 W 313 W 1.8 W 1.
Customer’s Record The model number and serial number of this product can be found on its rear panel. You should note this serial number in the space provided below and retain this book, plus your purchase receipt, as a permanent record of your purchase to aid in identification in the event of theft or loss, and for Warranty Service purposes. Model Number Serial Number Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. Web Site : http://www.panasonic.co.jp/global/ 2004 Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.
