2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 C 0 Progressive Plasma Television Operating Instructions Model No. TH-37PA20 TH-42PA20 Pedestal stand shown above is optional extra. Please read these instruction 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 Quick start Guide ...................................................... 8 Choose Your Connection Type ................................. 8 Q-Link ................................................................
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.
Quick start Guide Choose Your Connection Type Connection and setting up options • If connecting the TV using an RF cable only, see below. • If connecting the TV using Scart and RF cables, see page 9. • If connecting the TV to a Q-Link (or Q-Link compatible) VCR, see page 9. • If connecting the TV to a Q-Link (or Q-Link compatible) VCR and a satellite receiver, see page 10.
Quick start Guide 2. Connection of Plasma TV and VCR/DVD recorder using Scart and RF cables Plasma TV RF connection Connect the ANTENNA to the Antenna Input terminal of the VCR and an RF cable from the VCR Antenna Output terminal to this set Antenna Input terminal ( ). ANTENNA Antenna Input terminal Scart Connections The VCR can also be connected to this set using a Scart cable if you are using a Scart equipped VCR. • Use this set’s AV1 Scart socket for a VCR.
Quick start Guide 4. Q-Link connection of Plasma TV, VCR/DVD recorder and Satellite Receiver using Scart and RF cables For Q-Link to function correctly this set, VCR and Satellite Receiver must be connected as shown in the diagram below. Plasma TV RF connections • Connect an RF cable to the Antenna Input terminal of the Satellite Receiver. • Connect an RF cable from the Antenna Output terminal of the Satellite Receiver to the Antenna Input terminal of the VCR.
Quick start Guide When using a “NEXTVIEWLINK” device the main features possible are the following : Preset Download This allows the programme order from the TV to be downloaded to the recording device, helping to ensure that correct recordings are made; there are several ways to perform this operation : 1. During installation as explained in the ’Quick Start Guide’ beginning on page 8. 2. When Auto setup is started from within the Tuning menu, see page 18. 3.
Quick start Guide Cable fixing band – AC cord fixing Connect power plug to the socket of the main body. 2 Fix the left clamper. 3 Fix the right clamper. 4 Install the ferrite core. 1 How to fix: How to release: Fix by pushing in till a clicking sound is heard. Pull up while drawing the knob. Ferrite core (Large size) supplied. – Cable fixing bands Secure any excess cables with bands as required.
Quick start Guide AC cord connection Connect the AC cord plug to the Plasma TV. 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 Power switch on the Plasma TV to turn the set on: Power-On. Example: The screen below is displayed for a while after the Plasma TV is turned on. (setting condition is an example.) Power Indicator Remote Control Sensor C.A.T.S sensor Plasma C.A.
Basic controls 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/AVmode Selection Press to select TV, AV input signal modes sequentially.
Basic controls 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 OFF 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.
Using the On Screen Displays Press to move the cursor up and down on the menu. Press to access menus, adjust levels or to select from a range of options. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 C 0 The STR button is used with a number of features to store settings after adjustments have been made or options have been set. STR N The TV/AV button is used to exit the menu system and return to the normal viewing screen.
Auto setup tuning Auto setup Automatically scans all TV channels and stores them in memory. Auto setup automatically retunes your set. This feature is useful, if for example, you move house and wish to retune your set to receive the local stations. Setup menu Display the Tuning menu screen SET UP 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 C 0 1 Open the setup menu. 2 Move to Tuning menu.
Tuning menu SET UP 1 Press to display the Setup menu. 2 Press to select the Tuning menu. Press to Access the Tuning menu. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 C 0 3 Off TV TOP Off West Off Off Access Press to select the menu to adjust. Press to adjust or Access. Tuning menu Press at any time to go back to watching TV. Programme edit Auto setup Manual tuning Fine tuning Colour system Volume correc.
Tuning menu Manual Tuning Manual tuning of the programme position is available either from the On Screen Display menu or from the front panel controls. Turn this set on and select the broadcast channel. Follow the step on the previous page to display the Tuning menu screen. (From the On screen Display menu) It is possible on individual programme position. 1 Tuning menu Press to select the Manual tuning. Press to access the Manual tuning.
Tuning menu 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. 1 Press to select the Fine tuning. Press until the clear picture is received. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 C 0 2 STR Tuning menu Programme edit Auto setup Manual tuning Fine tuning Colour system Volume correc.
Tuning menu Colour System Selection (Different region use differing systems) If a clear picture with correct colours cannot be obtained when a Broadcast or AV signal is received. 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 C 0 Press to select the Colour System. 2 Press to produce the optimum image. Tuning menu Programme edit Auto setup Manual tuning Fine tuning Colour system Volume correc. Decoder (AV2) Auto Off The Colour system will change as shown.
Tuning menu / Channel Search Decoder (AV2/AV4) If a Q-link compatible VCR/DVD recorder is connected to AV2/AV4 and is ready to record, the recording source for DIRECT TV REC will change on selecting the Decoder (AV2/AV4) ‘On’ or ‘Off’ using the remote control. 1 Press to select the Decoder (AV2/AV4) on tuning menu screen. Tuning menu 2 Press to select On or Off. On Off Programme edit Auto setup Manual tuning Fine tuning Colour system Volume correc.
Setup menu The setup menu provides access to various advanced features and also to the Tuning menu. 1 SET UP Press to display the setup menu screen. 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 C 0 Press to select the menu to adjust. Press to adjust the desired setting. Setup menu Q-Link AV2 out Teletext Off timer Text language Side panel Power save Tuning menu OSD language Off TV TOP Off West Off Off Access Access TV/AV 3 Q-Link Press at any time to go back to watching TV.
Setup menu Side panel Do not display a picture in 4:3, 14:9 mode for an extended period, as this can cause an after-image to remain on the side panels either side of the display field. To prevent the appearance of such an after-image, illuminate the side panels. Side panel Off Power save OSD language Colour system Volume correction Mid High Off TV TOP Off West Off Off 4:3 By reducing the brighness of picture, power consumption be lower.
Aspect Controls ASPECT Press the ASPECT Zoom2 and Zoom3. to move through the seven aspect options: Panasonic Auto, 16:9, Just, 4:3, Zoom1, Notes: • If you leave Aspect set to Panasonic Auto, this set software determines the best ratio for each programme viewed. In order not to disrupt your viewing, no mode information is displayed while this is happening. Simply press the ASPECT button to display mode information in the top left of the screen.
Aspect Controls 16:9 16:9 will display the picture at its maximum size but with slight stretching. 16 : 9 << >> 16 : 9 Just Just mode will display a 4:3 picture at its maximum size but with aspect correction applied to the centre of the screen so that elongation is only apparent at the left and right edges of the screen. The size of the picture will depend on the original signal. JUST << >> Just 4:3 4:3 will display a 4:3 picture at its standard 4:3 size without any stretching.
Sound menu SOUND 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 C 0 1 Press to display the sound menu screen. 2 Press to select the menu to adjust. Adjust the desired level by listening to the sound. TV/AV Press at any time to go back to watching TV. Some features are only available with the Ambience feature switched off. Volume, Bass, Treble, Balance, Headphone Volume Sound menu Volume Bass Treble Balance Headphone volume MPX Mode Ambience Item MPX Effect Function Volume Less More Adjusts output volume.
Sound menu Mode Sound quality can be improved when watching music or speech by selecting the appropriate mode Music or Speech. Press or Speech Music Ambience to select Mode. To enjoy a concert hall effect, turn Ambience to on. Press or to switch between ON and OFF. Sound menu Volume Bass Treble Balance Headphone volume MPX Mode Ambience No service Music Off Sound menu Volume Bass Treble Balance Headphone volume MPX Mode Ambience No service Music Off The benefits of Ambience sound are enormous.
Picture menu PICTURE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 C 0 1 Press to display the picture menu screen. 2 Press to select the menu to adjust. Adjust the desired level by looking at the picture behind the menu. TV/AV 3 Viewing mode Press to exit from the Picture menu. This returns the set to the normal viewing condition. Picture menu mode will be memorized for each TV, AV mode. Press or Picture menu Viewing mode Contrast Brightness Colour Sharpness Colour balance P-NR 3D-COMB to switch between modes.
Picture menu P-NR Picture menu This Picture Noise Reduction System (P-NR) is designed to reduce picture noise during poor quality reception conditions. The P-NR mode will change as below. 3D-COMB Off Normal Auto Dynamic Viewing mode Contrast Brightness Colour Sharpness Colour balance P-NR 3D-COMB Occasionally, whilst viewing still or slow moving pictures, colour patterning may be seen. Set 3D-COMB to On to display sharper nd more accurate colours.
Picture Adjustments (PC mode) 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. PICTURE 1 Press to display the picture menu screen. 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 C 0 Press to select the menu to adjust. Adjust the desired level by looking at the picture behind the menu. Press the left modes.
Picture Adjustments (PC mode) Item Effect Contrast Brightness Less Darker Sharpness Less Note: You can change the level of each function (Contrast, Brightness, Sharpness) for each Picture menu. Function More Selects 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.
Picture Adjustments (PC mode) Adjusting Position and Size Adjusting screen 1 1 Press TV/AV button. SET UP Press to display the Setup menu. 2 Press Yellow (AV3) button to access ‘PC’ mode. 2 Press to select H-Pos/H-Size/VPos/V-Size/Clock Phase. Setup Normalise H-Size V-Size H-Pos V-Pos Clock Phase Sync Normal 3 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 C 0 H&V Press to adjust Pos./Size. TV/AV Press to exit from adjust mode.
Multi Window [Picture and Picture] You can watch two channels or input video source and television channel. main picture sub picture A B MULTI WINDOW Press to display main picture and sub picture as right. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 C 0 Press the MULTI WINDOW button (whilist the selector keys are on screen) to return to normal viewing.
Programme edit Use this setting when changing setting of receiving channels or changing the channel display. Turn this set and select the broadcast channel. Follow the steps below to display the Programme edit screen. Selecting the Programme edit on the Tuning menu. Access to the Programme edit screen 1 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 C 0 Tuning menu SET UP Press to display the Setup menu screen. Press to select the Tuning menu. Press to access the Tuning menu screen.
Programme edit Deleting, Adding and Moving a programme channel Make sure the cursor is in the Prog. column. Red, Green, Yellow, and Blue Bars are displayed at the bottom of the screen. These have the same functions as the Red, Green, Yellow, and Blue buttons on the remote control. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 C Change Programme Select Option TV/AV Exit 'STR' Button Stare Return 0 Programme edit Prog. Red N Green Yellow Blue 1 2 3 4 5 Chan.
Programme edit To move a programme to another position 1 Choose the programme position to be moved. Return Programme edit 2 Press the Yellow button on remote control. Yellow 3 Change programme Select Option TV/AV Exit ’STR’ Button Store Prog. Chan. Name Lock 1 2 3 4 5 CH41 CH44 - XYZ Off Off Off Off Off : : : : : Delete ZXY Add Sys SC1 SC1 SC1 SC1 SC1 Move Choose new positon. Return Programme edit 4 Press the Yellow button again to confirm.
Programme edit To lock a programme position to prevent access 1 Choose the programme position to be moved. Move to the lock column. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 C 0 2 Choose between lock On or lock Off. Return Programme edit Lock off / on Select Option TV/AV Exit ’STR’ Button Store Prog. Chan. Name Lock 1 2 3 4 5 CH41 CH44 - XYZ Off Off Off Off Off : : : : : ZXY Sys SC1 SC1 SC1 SC1 SC1 N STR 3 Press STR to store.
Tuning your VCR and satellite receiver Your new TV is supplied with programme position ‘0’ set to receive an RF signal from your VCR, although a Scart connection is preferable if the VCR is so equipped (see page 9, 10 or 44 for suitable inputs to the Scart socket on this set.) However, if for some reason your VCR is tuned to a different RF channel then you will not receive any picture or sound from your VCR on programme position ‘0’ of this set.
TELETEXT Operation TELETEXT • 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 Operation 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 VCR 0 To do this, press one of the four coloured buttons and enter the new page number. STR Press and hold , the page number will change to white indicating that the page is stored.
TELETEXT Operation / Connections Index When in Top operation INDEX Press 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.
Connections How to connect the Input/Output terminals Connects VCRs and other peripheral equipment AV 4C COMPONENT VIDEO AUDIO OUT Y AV 4C COMPONENT VIDEO L PB R PR AV4 S VIDEO Y VIDEO RGB VIDEO AV2 S VIDEO AV1 RGB VIDEO PB PR Input/Output from AV4 Scart Socket Q-Link data Input/Output from AV2 Scart Socket Q-Link data Input/Output from AV1 Scart Socket Scart cable Input AV4 Component signal pin type Scart cable Scart cable VCR/S-VHS VCR Q-LINK COMPATIBLE VCR DVD PLAYER DVD RECORD
Connections How to connect the AUDIO OUT terminals AUDIO IN L R AUDIO OUT L Amplifier to speaker system R AV 4C COMPONENT VIDEO Notes: • The AUDIO OUT terminal provides a fixed level output only. (The menu settings and remote control volume controls have no effect.) • Additional equipment and cables shown are not supplied with this set.
Connections PC Input Terminals connection COMPUTER AV3 AV3 S VIDEO VIDEO L R Ferrite core (large size) (supplied) Conversion adapter (if necessary) Less than 4" (10 cm) R - STANDBY G - POWER ON STR F / / TV/AV S VIDEO VIDEO L R D-sub 15p Less than 4" (10 cm) RGB PC cable Notes: (1) Computer signals which can be input are those with a horizontal scanning frequency of 15 to 110 kHz and vertical scanning frequency of 48 to 120 Hz.
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. the setting at the time of switch - off will be the setting used when this set is switched on again: OSD language Programme Tint (M.
Input signal can be displayed Applicable input signals for PC Input (D-sub 15P) (∗ Mark) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 Signal name Horizontal frequency(kHz) Vertical frequency(Hz) PC 640 × 400 @70 Hz 640 × 480 @60 Hz Macintosh13” (640 × 480) 640 × 480 @75 Hz 852 × 480 @60 Hz 800 × 600 @60 Hz 800 × 600 @75 Hz 800 × 600 @85 Hz Macintosh16” (832 × 624) 1,024 × 768 @60 Hz 1,024 × 768 @70 Hz 1,024 × 768 @75 Hz 1,024 × 768 @85 Hz Macintosh21” (1,152 × 870) 1,280 × 1,024 @60 Hz 1,280 × 1,024 @
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.
