Operating Instructions Plasma Television Model No. TH-37PX60B TH-42PX60B DVB DIRECT Analogue TV REC MODE GUIDE TV/AV OK MENU EXIT TEXT STTL INDEX HOLD 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 C VCR ASPECT N REC U.K. Standard English PROGRAMME 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.
Turn your living room into a home theatre! Experience an amazing level of multi-media excitement Receive terrestrial digital services using an integrated (Digital Video Broadcasting) tuner (Display DVB programmes with TV Guide (p. 12) / Timer recording (p. 34) / Register and instantly call up favourite programmes with Profile Edit (p. 26)) Sharp pictures with HDMI terminal Control DVD recorder / VCR via TV with Q-Link connection (p.
Contents Be Sure to Read Personal computer Satellite receiver Quick Start Guide Accessories/Options············ 6 Identifying Controls ·············· 7 Basic Connection ·················· 8 Auto Setup······························ 10 Quick Start Guide Camcorder Amplifier with Speaker system • •• Safety Precautions ······································ 4 (Warning & Caution) Notes ··························································· 5 Maintenance ···············································
Safety Precautions Warning & Caution Handling the mains plug Power source Ensure that the mains plug is easily accessible at all times. The On/Off switch on this model does not fully disconnect the TV from the mains supply. Remove the mains plug from the wall socket when the TV set is not used for a prolonged period of time. Ensure the grounding pin on the mains plug is securely connected to prevent electrical shock.
Notes Do not display a still picture for a long time Do not remove the cover Do not remove the rear cover as live parts are accessible when it is removed. There are no user serviceable parts inside. Do not expose to rain or excessive moisture To prevent damage which might result in electric shock or fire, do not expose this TV set to rain or excessive moisture.
Accessories/Options Standard accessories Remote Control Transmitter • MODE OK EUR7651080 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 C 0 Check that you have the accessories and items shown Batteries for the Remote Operating Instructions Control Transmitter (2) Pan European Guarantee Card • R6 (UM3) 1 Year Guarantee Registration CRM (Customer Relationship Management) N Clamper (2) • Mains Lead IDTV • TMME258 K2CT3DH00018 Installing remote's batteries Ferrite core • J0KF00000018 Attaching the cable clam
Identifying Controls STR (Normalisation store) (Stores tuning and other function settings) Function select • Volume / Contrast / Brightness / Colour / Sharpness / Tint (NTSC mode) / Bass / Treble / Balance / Manual tuning (analogue mode) (p. 30) AV4 S-V L R Remote control signal receiver C.A.T.S. (Contrast Automatic Tracking System) sensor (senses brightness to adjust picture quality in "Auto" viewing mode) (p. 21) Power LED • Red light indicates Standby mode.
Basic Connection External equipment and cables shown are not supplied with this TV. Please ensure that the TV is disconnected from the mains socket before attaching or disconnecting any leads. 1 Ex. 2 Connecting aerial (TV only) Ex.
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Auto Setup Search and store TV channels automatically. These steps are not necessary if the setup has been completed your local dealer. 1 Plug the TV into mains socket and switch On (Takes a few seconds to be displayed) • DVB Auto Setup Please Wait ! 21 Prog. Channel Service Name • • 68 NetID. TS ID.
Watching TV DVB Analogue MODE GUIDE OK EXIT STTL HOLD 1 Turn power on 2 Select DVB (Digital Video Broadcasting) or Analogue (Press for about 1 second) MAINS power On / Off switch should be On. Picture will appear.
Using TV Guide (DVB mode) TV GuideʊElectronic Programme Guide (EPG) provides an on-screen listing of programmes currently broadcast and future broadcasts over the next seven days (depending on the broadcaster).
Ŷ Other useful functions (Operate after Select the programme View details of the programme ) View details DVB TV Guide To return to the start page Thu 05/08/04 18:49 select Details OK View Programme Exit Return to List Select the programme now on the air (TV screen) select Watch the programme OK watch Select the programme to be broadcast DVB Timer Programming Pos. Name Thu 05/08/04 18:49 Date Start End min.
Viewing Teletext You can enjoy news, weather forecasts and subtitles, etc. (depending on the broadcaster) DVB (digital broadcasting) mode DVB teletext services DVB teletext services differ greatly from analogue teletext. When you switch to a DVB teletext service, the images you see can contain graphics and text, laid out and controlled in a manner decided by the broadcaster. You can check if the programme has teletext information.
Analogue mode What is FASTEXT mode (default)? In FASTEXT mode, four differently coloured subjects are situated at the bottom of the display. To access more information about one of these subjects, press the appropriately coloured button. This facility enables fast access to information on the subjects shown. What is List mode? In List mode, four differently coloured page numbers are situated at the bottom of the screen. Each of these numbers can be altered and stored in the TV’s memory.
Viewing Teletext (Continued) Analogue mode Ŷ Using Analogue teletext (Continued) If you wish to hold the current page without updating HOLD INDEX Subtitles View in multi window Stop automatic updating HOLD Ŷ To resume HOLD Return to the main index page INDEX • FASTEXT mode only View subtitles by pressing STTL button STTL • Factory setting is "P888" (subtitle service) on blue button. Watch TV and Teletext in two windows at once • • TEXT Operations can be made only in Teletext screen.
Watching VCR, DVD and Satellites The Remote Control is capable of operating some functions of selected Panasonic VCRs and DVD (Digital Versatile Disc) equipment. Connect the Satellite receiver and you can watch satellite broadcasts. To connect the equipment (p. 8) 1 Turn the TV on Ŷ When connecting with SCART as example 2 or 3 (p. 8 and p.
How to Use Menu Functions •Ma in me n u How to operate (p. 20 and p.
M a in me n u Pic tu r e m enu Sound menu PC setup Input resolution Clock H-pos V-pos Clock phase Sync VGA Programme edit Prog. H&V Se tu p me n u (p. 29) 1 2 3 4 5 : : : : : Chan.
How to Use Menu Functions Various menus allow you to make settings for the picture, sound, and other functions. • Setup menu (p.
Ŷ Menu list Item Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives) Viewing mode Selects four different screen settings (Dynamic / Normal / Cinema / Auto) In each Viewing mode setting, Contrast, Brightness, Colour, Sharpness, Tint (in NTSC only), Colour balance, Colour management and 3D-COMB can be adjusted and stored to suit your particular viewing requirement (e.g., you may require different settings for viewing sports, films, news etc.
How to Use Menu Functions • Picture menu, Sound menu (p.
Ŷ Menu list Item Menu Q-Link Selects which AV terminal is to be used for data communication between this TV and a compatible recording equipment (AV2 / AV3) (p. 36) AV2/AV3 out Chooses the signal to be transmitted from the TV to Q-Link (Analogue / DVB / AV1 / AV2 / AV3 / AV4 / Monitor) Monitor: Image displayed on screen Component signals cannot be outputted Control with HDMI Control with HDMI function (Off / On) (p. 38) Teletext Analogue teletext display mode (FASTEXT / List) (p.
DVB Settings (DVB mode) The "DVB Setup Menu" provides access to various advanced features.
The Common Interface Module menu provides access to software contained on Common Interface (CI) Modules. Insert the CI module (optional) (Rear of the TV) CI slot Caution • • Pay-TV Common Interface Module • • Turn Off MAINS power On / Off switch whenever inserting or removing the CI module. If a view card and a card reader come as a set, first insert the card reader, then insert the view card into the card reader. Do not insert the module up side down.
Profile Edit / Child Lock (DVB mode) Your favourite channels can be listed, and control channel audience.
Create your favourite channel list (Profile) from various broadcasters (up to 4: Profile 1 to 4). The list is added to "Category" in TV Guide (p. 12) and information banner (p. 11) and then easily accessed.
DVB Tuning Menu (DVB mode) You can re-tune all TV channels when moving house or search for new services which may have recently started broadcasting.
Displaying PC Screen on TV The screen of the PC connected to the unit can be displayed on the TV. You can also listen to PC sound with the audio cable connected. To connect PC (p. 40) Select the external input 1 TV/AV To next page blue HDMI1/2 Select "PC" 2 TV/AV OK • • yellow (Press twice) • To make settings "How to Use Menu Functions" Item Menu to Displays PC screen (p.
Editing and Setting Channels The analogue channel settings can be changed according to your needs and reception conditions.
(Analogue mode) Edit the analogue programme position settings Name Select the channel to edit Programme edit Prog. 1 2 3 4 5 : : : : : Chan. Name Lock CH44 CH51 CH41 CH47 CH37 ABC XYZ FTP 123 456 Off Off Off Off Off Delete Edit channels Programme edit Move 3 FTP select Cursor Download Edit Ŷ To delete Ŷ To change the name of the broadcaster red After confirming, press displayed when selecting channels red Prog.
Restore Settings Resets the TV to its original condition, i.e. no channels tuned in. All settings other than "Owner ID" (channels, picture, sound quality, etc.) are reset.
Owner ID Entry of the security code (PIN number) and "personal information" (your name, address and post code). In the unfortunate event of theft it will help the Police to determine the owner. If you have skipped the Owner ID input in "Auto Setup" (p. 10), and input it later, start from . If you input the Owner ID in "Auto Setup" (p. 10), perform .
Recording Controls Timer Programming (DVB mode) from Menu The Timer programming menu allows you to choose programmes that you wish to record. At the correct time, the DVB system will switch on and tune to the correct station (even if the TV is in Standby mode). If the recording equipment is compatible with Q-Link or similar technologies (p. 36) and connected to the TV’s AV3 terminal using a SCART cable (p. 40), you do not need to programme the device – the DVB system will control the recording process.
Start making the settings OK start Repeat the operations as below, and set items in the order of to OK set select the item OK DVB Timer Programming Previous timer programming event , and can also be entered with numeric buttons. Thu 05/08/04 18:49 Pos. Name Date Start End min.
Q-Link Functions Q-Link connects the TV unit and VCR / DVD recorder, enables easy recording and playback. Ŷ Condition • •• Ŷ • Ŷ• Use the VCR / DVD recorder with the following logos: "Q-Link", "NEXTVIEWLINK", "DATA LOGIC", "Easy Link", "Megalogic", or "SMARTLINK" Connect the equipment to this unit’s AV2 or AV3 terminal via a "fully-wired" SCART cable. (p. 40) Q-Link terminal setup in Setup menu (Q-Link, AV2/AV3 out). (p. 23) Download analogue channel settings Perform Auto setup. (p.
HDMI Functions HDMI connection HDMI (high-definition multimedia interface) allows you to enjoy high-definition digital images and high-quality sound by connecting the TV unit and the equipment. HDMI-compatible equipment ( 1) with an HDMI or DVI output terminal, such as a set top box or a DVD player, can be connected to the HDMI terminal using an HDMI compliant (fully wired) cable. About connections, see "External Equipment" (p. 40).
HDMI Functions (Continued) Control with HDMI " Control" Enjoy additional HDMI Inter-Operability with Panasonic products which have "HDAVI Control" function. HDMI connections to some Panasonic equipment (Panasonic DVD Recorder DIGA, Panasonic Player theatre, Panasonic Amplifier, etc.) allow you to enjoy easy playback or home theatre. About connections, see "External Equipment" (p. 40). Read the manuals of the equipment too. This function needs an HDMI compliant (fully wired) cable.
Easy playback Automatic Input switching-When the connected Panasonic equipment is operated, input mode is switched automatically. When it is stopped operating, input mode is returned. You can control the theatre speaker with TV’s remote control. This function is available when Panasonic Amplifier or Player theatre is connected.
External Equipment These diagrams show our recommendations for how to connect the TV unit to your various equipment. For other connections, consult the instructions for each piece of equipment, the table below, and the specifications (p. 47). Control with HDMI (p. 38) DVD recorder or AV amplifier •• Use HDMI2 terminal normally. When using HDMI2 terminal as Control with HDMI, select the external input to HDMI2 for the first time (p. 17).
To watch satellite broadcasts Satellite receiver Fully wired HDMI compliant cable Fully wired HDMI compliant cable To record / playback DVD Recorder / VCR SCART cable RF cable or SCART cable SCART cable 1 AV 2 AV 2 AV 3 (Q-Link) (Q-Link) • AV 1 External Equipment COMPONENT Y AUDIO IN L PB L R PR R AUDIO PC RGB VIDEO VIDEO S-VIDEO RGB VIDEO S-VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO To watch DVDs Advanced DVD player ŶPC connection A PC may be connected to this TV unit so that the PC screen is displayed
Technical Information Aspect Ratio The optimum size and aspect can be chosen, and you can enjoy finer images. (p. 11) ŶAuto aspect: Auto aspect determines the best aspect ratio to use to fill your screen. It does this using a four step process to determine if the picture being viewed is a widescreen picture. If Auto aspect detects a widescreen signal it switches into the appropriate 16:9 or 14:9 widescreen mode.
SCART, S-VIDEO and HDMI terminal information Ŷ AV1 SCART terminal Ŷ AV2 SCART terminal (RGB, VIDEO) (VIDEO, S-VIDEO, Q-Link) Suitable inputs for AV1 include RGB (Red / Green / Blue).
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 or Panasonic Customer Care Centre for assistance. For details (p. 48) White spots or shadow images (noise) • Check the position, direction, and connection of the aerial.
Problem Actions Screen Chaotic image, noisy •• Set "P-NR" in the Picture menu (to remove noise). (p. 21) Check nearby electrical products (car, motorcycle, fluorescent lamp). No image can be displayed • Is "Colour" or "Contrast" in the Picture menu set to the minimum? (p. 21) Blurry or distorted image • •• (no sound or low volume) Sound No sound is produced Sound level is low or sound is distorted • •• Reset channels. (p. 28 and p. 30) Is "Sound Mute" active? (p.
On screen messages On screen messages Problem All tuning data will be erased Are you sure ? Are you sure you want to delete this timer ? Press OK to delete timer Press Exit to return Bad Signal DOWNLOAD IN PROGRESS PLEASE WAIT DVB Tuner Locked This programme is locked for recording Feature not available Incorrect PIN Number Invalid DVB Channel Invalid system time. Please exit ! Max number of Timer already set ! New DVB Service Found! Press OK start Auto Setup Press EXIT to Ignore.
Index A Accessories ············ 6 Add New Service ·· 28 Ambience ············· 21 Aspect ············ 11, 42 Auto Setup··· 10, 28, 31 AV2/AV3 out ··· 23, 36 C Category list ········· 12 Child Lock ············· 27 CI module ············· 25 Clamper ·············· 6, 9 Component ··········· 43 Connection ········· 8, 40 Control with HDMI ·· 38, 40 D Direct TV Recording ···36 Display Timeout ·····25 Download to equipment ··················· 10, 31 D-sub 15-pin ········· 41 DVB Auto Setup ··· 28 DVB LED
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