Operating Instructions

FAQs, etc.
Licence
Speci cations
Frequently Asked Questions
TH-37PV7P TH-42PV7P TH-50PV7P
Power Source AC 220-240 V, 50 / 60 Hz
Power
Consumption
Average use 241 W 261 W 364 W
Standby condition 0.7 W 0.5 W
Display panel
Aspect Ratio 16:9
Visible screen size
94 cm (diagonal) 106 cm (diagonal) 127 cm (diagonal)
819 mm (W) × 457 mm (H) 922 mm (W) × 518 mm (H) 1,106 mm (W) × 622 mm (H)
Number of pixels
737,280 (1,024 (W) × 720 (H))
[3,072 × 720 dots]
786,432 (1,024 (W) × 768 (H))
[3,072 × 768 dots]
1,049,088 (1,366 (W) × 768 (H))
[4,098 × 768 dots]
Sound
Speaker 160 mm × 42 mm × 2 pcs, 8
Ω
Audio Output 20 W (10 W + 10 W ), 10% THD
Receiving Systems /
Band name
PAL B, G, H, I, SECAM B, G, SECAM L / L
VHF E2 - E12 VHF H1 - H2 (ITALY)
VHF A - H (ITALY) UHF E21 - E69
CATV (S01 - S05) CATV S1 - S10 (M1 - M10)
CATV S11 - S20 (U1 - U10) CATV S21 - S41 (Hyperband)
PAL D, K, SECAM D, K
VHF R1 - R2 VHF R3 - R5
VHF R6 - R12 UHF E21 - E69
PAL 525/60 Playback of NTSC tape from some PAL Video re cord ers (VCR)
M.NTSC Playback from M. NTSC Video recorders (VCR)
NTSC (AV input only) Playback from NTSC Video recorders (VCR)
Aerial - Rear VHF / UHF
Operating Conditions
Temperature : 0 °C - 35 °C
Humidity : 20 % - 80 % RH (non-condensing)
Connection Terminals
AV1 (Scart terminal) 21 Pin terminal (Audio/Video in, Audio/Video out, RGB in, Q-Link)
AV2 (Scart terminal) 21 Pin terminal (Audio/Video in, Audio/Video out, RGB in, S-Video in, Q-Link)
HDMI TYPE A Connector
This TV supports “HDAVI Control 2” function.
COMPONENT
VIDEO
Y 1.0 V[p-p] (including synchronization)
PB, PR ±0.35 V[p-p]
AUDIO L - R
RCA PIN Type × 2 0.5 V[rms]
Output
AUDIO L - R
RCA PIN Type × 2 0.5 V[rms] (high impedance)
Dimensions ( W × H × D )
917 mm × 665 mm × 320 mm
(With Pedestal)
917 mm × 620 mm × 95 mm
(TV only)
1,020 mm × 725 mm × 320 mm
(With Pedestal)
1,020 mm × 680 mm × 95 mm
(TV only)
1,210 mm × 839 mm × 370 mm
(With Pedestal)
1,210 mm × 793 mm × 95 mm
(TV only)
Mass
25.0 k
Net (With Pedestal)
23.0 k Net (TV only)
28.0 k Net (With Pedestal)
26.0 k Net (TV only)
39.0 k Net (With Pedestal)
37.0 k Net (TV only)
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FAQs
Before requesting service or assistance, please follow these simple guides to resolve the problem.
If 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.
Neither image nor sound is
produced
Is the TV in “AV mode”?
Is the mains lead plugged into the socket outlet?
Is the TV turned On?
Check Picture Menu (p. 22) and volume.
Check all required SCART cables and connections
are rmly in place.
Auto aspect
Auto aspect is designed to provide you with the best aspect ratio
to use to ll your screen. For user control please see p. 36.
S-Video / black and white picture
Using AV button please con rm your selection is
S-Video I.e. AV2/AV2S (p. 16).
Problem Actions
Screen Sound HDMI
Chaotic image, noisy
Set “P-NR” in the Picture Menu (to remove noise). (p. 22)
Check nearby electrical products (car, motorcycle, uorescent lamp).
No image can be displayed
Is “Colour” or “Contrast” in the Picture Menu set to the minimum? (p. 22)
Check Colour system. (p. 25)
Blurry or distorted image
(no sound or low volume)
Reset channels. (p. 24)
No sound is produced
Is “Sound mute” active? (p. 9)
Is the volume set to the minimum?
Sound level is low
or sound is distorted
Sound signal reception may be deteriorated.
Set “MPX” (p. 22) in the Sound Menu to “Mono”.
Check Sound system. (p. 25)
Sound is unusual
Set the sound setting of the connected equipment to “2ch L.PCM”.
Check the “HDMI Input” setting in the Sound Menu. (p. 22)
If digital sound connection has a problem, select analogue sound
connection. (p. 31)
Pictures from external equipment
are unusual when the equipment
is connected via HDMI
Is the HDMI cable connected properly? (p. 34)
Turn Off the TV and equipment, then turn them On again.
Check an input signal from the equipment. (p. 37)
Use an equipment compliant with EIA/CEA-861/861B.
Unusual image is displayed
Turn off the TV with Mains power On / Off switch, then turn it on
again.
TV goes into “Standby mode”
Off Timer function is activated.
The TV enters “Standby mode” about 30 min. after broadcasting ends.
The remote control does not work
Are the batteries installed correctly? (p. 6)
Has the TV been switched On?
Other
An error message appears
Follow the message’s instructions.
If the problem persists, contact the authorized Service Centre.
On Screen messages - I.e.
EC/AV1
You can simply clear these by pressing the button.
Press again to redisplay.
Direct TV record / Q-Link
functions not recording
Please con rm SCART cable and connection. Also
please set “AV1 / AV2 out” in the Setup Menu (p. 23).
Permanently lit spots on screen
Due to production process involved in this
technology this may result in some pixels which are
permanently lit or unlit. This is not a malfunction.
Contrast is reduced
Contrast is lowered when the following conditions
without any user operation for a few minutes:
no signal in AV mode
selected locked channel
selected invalid channel
displayed menu
Licence
Trademark Credits
HDMI, the HDMI Logo and High-De nition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI
Licensing LLC.
HDAVI Control
TM
is a trademark of Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.
Speci cations
Note
Design and Speci cations are subject to change without notice. Weight and Dimensions shown are approximate.
This equipment complies with the EMC standards listed below.
EN55013, EN61000-3-2, EN61000-3-3, EN55020.