Panasonic TH37PA60E User Manual

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Operating Instructions

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Plasma Television

Model No.

TH-37PA60E TH-42PA60E

Customer’s Record

The model number and serial number of this product may 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-europe.com

Printed in Czech Republic

English

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.

Viewing Advanced FAQs, etc.Quick Start Guide

Turn your own living room into a movie theatre!

Experience an amazing level of multi-

media excitement

Enjoy rich multi-media

Camcorder

Set top box

DVD recorder

Ampliﬁer with

Speaker system

VCR

DVD player

Contents

Be Sure to Read

Safety Precautions ······································ 4

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(Warning / Caution)

Notes ···························································5

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Maintenance ··············································· 5

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Quick Start Guide

Accessories / Options Identifying Controls Connection Auto Setup

Enjoy your TV!

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Basic Features

Watching TV ·············································· 10

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Watching Videos and DVDs ······················ 11

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Viewing Teletext ········································12

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Advanced Features

How to Use Menu Functions ····················· 14

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(picture, sound quality, etc.)

Editing and Setting Channels

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External Equipment ···································20

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(Q-Link / Control with HDMI / Connections)

FAQs, etc.

Technical Information ································26

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FAQs ························································· 29

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Licence ······················································ 31

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Speciﬁcations ············································ 31

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Safety Precautions

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Notes

Warning Caution

Handling the mains plug and lead

Insert the mains plug fully into the socket outlet. (If the mains plug is loose, it could generate heat and cause ﬁre.) Ensure that the mains plug is easily accessible. Ensure the grounding pin on the mains plug is securely connected to prevent electrical shock.

An apparatus with CLASS I construction shall be connected to a mains socket outlet with a protective earthing connection. Do not touch the mains plug with a wet hand. (This may cause electrical shock.) Do not damage the mains lead. (A damaged lead may cause ﬁre or electrical shock.)

Do not move the TV with the lead plugged in the socket outlet.

Do not place a heavy object on the lead or place the lead near a high-temperature object.

Do not twist the lead, bend it excessively, or stretch it.

Do not pull on the lead. Hold onto the mains plug body when disconnecting lead.

Do not use a damaged mains plug or socket outlet.

If you ﬁnd any abnormality, remove the mains plug immediately!

(such as strange smell or smoke)

When cleaning the TV unit, remove the

mains plug

(Cleaning an energized unit may cause electrical shock.)

When TV will not be used for a long

time, remove the mains plug

This TV will still consume some power even in the Off mode, as long as the mains plug is still connected to a live socket outlet.

Allow sufﬁcient space around the unit

for radiated heat

(cm)

Do not block the rear air vents

Blocked ventilation by curtains, etc. may cause overheating, ﬁre or electrical shock.

Remember not to keep still pictures on the screen for extended lengths of time

Such still pictures cause after-images on the plasma screen if they are displayed for a long time. These after-images are not considered malfunctions and are not covered by the warranty.

Typical still images

Channel number and unique logos Image displayed in 4:3 mode Video game Computer image

To decrease the chance of after-images, a screen saver will be automatically activated after a few minutes if there is no signal and if there is no operation in AV mode. (p. 29) The screen saver will be automatically deactivated when a signal is detected or an operation is executed.

Keep the unit away from these equipment

Electronic equipment In particular, do not place video equipment near the unit

(electromagnetic interference may distort images / sound). Equipment with an infrared sensor This TV also emits infrared rays (this may affect

operation of other equipment).

AC 220-240 V 50 / 60 Hz

Maintenance

First, remove the mains plug from the socket outlet.

Display panel

Daily care: Gently wipe the surface clean of dirt by using a soft cloth. Major contamination: Wipe the surface clean using a soft cloth dampened with clean water or water containing a small amount of neutral detergent. Then, using a soft dry cloth, evenly wipe the surface clean until it is dry.

Do not remove covers NEVER modify the unit yourself

(High-voltage components may cause serious electrical shock.)

Have the unit checked, adjusted, or repaired at your local Panasonic dealer.

Keep liquids away from the TV

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.)

Do not place foreign objects inside the unit

Do not let metal or ﬂammable objects drop into the unit through the air vents (ﬁre or electrical shock may result).

Do not expose to direct sunlight and other sources of heat

Avoid exposing the TV set to direct sunlight and other sources of heat. To prevent ﬁre never place any type of candle or naked ﬂame on top or near the TV set.

Do not place the TV on an unstable

surface

Use only the dedicated stands /

mounting

Using an unauthorized stand or other ﬁxtures may make the unit shaky, risking injury. Be sure to ask your local Panasonic dealer to perform setup. Use optional stands / mounts (p. 6).

equipment

Caution

The surface of the display panel has been specially treated and may be easily damaged.

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Do not tap or scratch the surface with your ﬁngernail or other hard object. Use care not to subject the surface to bug repellent, solvent, thinner, or other volatile substances

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(this may degrade surface quality).

Cabinet

Daily care: Wipe the surface clean using a soft dry cloth. Major contamination: Dampen a soft cloth with clean water or water containing a small amount of neutral detergent. Then, wring the cloth and wipe the surface clean with it. Finally, wipe the surface clean with a dry cloth.

Caution

Use care not to subject the TV unit's surfaces to detergent.

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(A liquid inside the TV unit could lead to product failure.) Use care not to subject surfaces to bug repellent, solvent, thinner, or other volatile substances

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(this may deteriorate the surface by peeling the paint). Do not allow the cabinet to make contact with a rubber or PVC substance for a long time.

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Mains plug

Wipe the mains plug with a dry cloth at regular intervals. (Moisture and dust may lead to ﬁre or electrical shock.)

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Identifying ControlsAccessories / Options

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Standard accessories

Remote Control Transmitter

EUR7651090

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Clamper (2)

Check that you have the accessories and items shown

Batteries for the Remote Control Transmitter

R6 (UM3)

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Mains Lead

Installing remote's batteries

TH-37PA60E

Caution

Incorrect installation may cause battery

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leakage and corrosion, resulting in damage to the remote control unit. Do not mix old and new batteries.

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Do not mix different battery types (such as

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alkaline and manganese batteries). Do not use rechargeable (Ni-Cd) batteries.

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Do not burn or breakup batteries.

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Optional accessories

Pedestal Plasma TV stand

Note the correct polarity (+ or -)

TY-ST42PA50W TY-S37PA60W

Pull open

Hook

Snap open

Snap shut

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(TH-37PA60E)

TY-S42PA60W

(TH-42PA60E)

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Pan European Guarantee Card

Pedestal

TBL0E0003

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(TH-37PA60E)

TBL0E0004

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(TH-42PA60E)

Read the manual of the pedestal for installation.

Attaching the cable clampers

TH-42PA60E

Remove from the TV unit

Push both side hooks and pull out

Do not bundle the RF cable and mains lead together (could cause distorted image). Fix cables with clampers as necessary. When using the optional accessory, follow the option’s assembly manual to ﬁx cables.

Wall-hanging bracket (vertical)

TY-WK42PV3W TY-WK42PV2W

(angle)

TY-WK42PR2W

On / Off switch

Switches TV to On or Standby

(On / Off switch in On position)

Programme Guide (p. 10)

Select / OK

Press to access the Picture, Sound and

Setup menus

Teletext (p. 12)

Viewing a favourite teletext channel

(p. 12)

Changes programme / channel

(p. 10)

Direct channel access

During normal TV viewing or when in the

Tuning, Programme edit or Manual tuning menus, press and then enter channel number using the numeric buttons

Press twice to change to the Cableband mode

Selects programmes in sequence

Normalizes (p. 14)

(Resets settings)

Changes aspect ratio (p. 10)

Power lamp

(standby: red)

Remote control signal receiver

Selects programmes in sequence

Switches TV/AV

Function select

Volume / Contrast / Brightness / Colour / Sharpness

/ Tint (NTSC mode) / Bass / Treble / Balance / Tuning mode (p. 19)

Store setting (p. 18)

Used to store tuning and other function settings

Sound mute On / Off

DIRECT TV Recording

To immediately record programme in VCR / DVD recorder with Q-Link connection

(p. 20)

Switches TV/AV

(To watch videos or DVDs) (p. 11)

EXIT (Returns to TV screen)

Coloured buttons

(used for various functions) (for example, see p. 12)

Still Picture (p. 10)

Teletext Index (p. 12)

Programme Information (p. 10)

Volume

VCR / DVD operations (p. 11)

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Identifying Controls

Accessories / Options

Quick Start Guide

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Adjust

Select

Return

Bass Tr

eble Balance MPX Mode Ambience

Sound menu

No service Music Off

DOWNLOAD IN PROGRESS

PLEASE WAIT

Programme : 63

Remote control unavailable

AV2 AV3

RF OUT

RF IN

red

Connection

green

SuchlaufStart ATP Abbruch

Deutschland

Österreich

France

Italia

España

Portugal

Nederland

Danmark

Sverige

Norge

Suomi

Belgien

Schweiz

ELLADA

Polska

Česká republika

Magyarország

E.Eu

Land

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Auto Setup

External equipments and cables shown in this manual are not supplied with this TV. Please ensure that the unit is disconnected from the mains before attaching or disconnecting any leads.

Watching TV

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VHF / UHF aerial

Rear of the TV

Rear terminal portion (enlarged view)

Fastener

To unfasten

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Search and store TV channels automatically. These steps are not necessary if the setup has been completed your local dealer.

Turn the TV On with the On / Off switch

You can now use the remote

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control to turn On the unit or turn the unit to standby mode. (Power lamp: On)

Select your country

select

For Belgium, Switzerland

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and E.Eu, select the desired language

To set manually

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Start Auto Setup

(p. 18)

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Auto Setup

Connection

Connect to AV2

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or AV3 for a unit supporting Q-Link (p. 20).

SCART cable (fully wired)

To record TV

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programmes

DVD Recorder or VCR

Mains lead

(Connect after all the other connections.)

RF cable

Need help with operations?

(example: Sound menu)

Auto Setup is now complete and your TV is ready for viewing.

Auto Setup will start to search

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for TV channels and store them.

If Q-Link (p. 20) equipment is

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connected, channel information is automatically downloaded to the equipment.

To edit channels

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"Programme edit" (p. 16)

On-screen operation guide will help you.

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