Panasonic TH-37PV60EY, TH-42PV60EY User Manual

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Operating Instructions

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Plasma Television

Model No. TH-37PV60EY

TH-42PV60EY

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

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.

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Turn your living room into a home theatre!

Experience an amazing level of multi-media excitement

Contents

Sharp pictures with HDMI terminal
Control DVD recorder / VCR via TV with Q-Link connection
Create home theatre and DVD recorder link-ups with

"Control with HDMI" without complicated settings!

(p. 24)

Enjoy rich multi-media

Amplifier with

Speaker system

VCR

DVD recorder

DVD player

Camcorder

Personal

computer

Satellite receiver

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
Basic Connection
Auto Setup

Enjoy your TV!

Basic Features

Watching TV ·············································· 11

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

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Watching VCR, DVD and Satellites ··········14

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Advanced Features

How to Use Menu Functions ····················· 15

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(picture, sound quality, etc.)

Displaying PC Screen on TV ····················· 19

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Editing and Setting Channels ···················· 20

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Restore Settings ······································· 22

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Owner ID ··················································· 23

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Q-Link Functions ······································· 24

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HDMI Functions ········································25

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External Equipment ··································· 28

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FAQs, etc.

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FAQs ························································· 32

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On screen messages ································ 33

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Index ·························································34

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Licence ······················································ 34

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Specifications ············································ 35

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Safety Precautions

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Notes

Warning & Caution

Handling the mains plug

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.

An apparatus with CLASS I construction shall be connected
to a mains socket outlet with a protective earthing connection.

Note

If the set is not switched off when the TV station stops
transmitting, it will automatically go to standby mode after
30 minutes. This function will operate only in TV mode.

Do not expose to
direct sunlight and

AC 220-240 V
50 / 60 Hz

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.

Power source

This TV set is designed to operate on 220-240V,
50 / 60 Hz AC.

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.

This TV must not be exposed to dripping or

splashing water and objects filled with liquid,
such as vases, must not be placed on top of or
above the TV.

Do not block the rear
ventilation openings

Ventilation should not be impeded by covering
the ventilation openings with items such as
newspapers, tablecloths and curtains.

Allow sufficient space around
the unit for radiated heat

IMPORTANT: THE MOULDED MAINS PLUG

FOR YOUR SAFETY, PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING TEXT CAREFULLY.
This appliance is supplied with a moulded three pin mains plug for your safety and convenience. A 5 amp fuse is

fitted in this mains plug. Shall the fuse need to be replaced, please ensure that the replacement fuse has a rating
of 5 amps and that it is approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362.

Check for the ASTA mark
If the mains plug contains a removable fuse cover, you must ensure that it is refitted when the fuse is replaced.

If you lose the fuse cover the mains plug must not be used until a replacement cover is obtained.
A replacement fuse cover may be purchased from your local Panasonic Dealer.

If the fitted moulded mains plug is unsuitable for the socket outlet in your home, then the fuse shall be
removed and the mains plug cut off and disposed of safety. There is a danger of severe electrical shock
if the cut off mains plug is inserted into any 13 amp socket.

If a new mains plug is to be fitted, please observe the wiring code as shown below.
If in any doubt, please consult a qualified electrician.

WARNING: – THIS APPARATUS MUST BE EARTHED.
IMPORTANT: – The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code: –

Green-and-Yellow: Earth
As the colours of the wire in the mains lead of this appliance may not correspond with the coloured markings

identifying the terminals in your mains plug, proceed as follows.
The wire which is coloured GREEN-AND-YELLOW must be connected to the terminal in the mains plug which is

marked with the letter E or by the Earth symbol or coloured GREEN or GREEN-AND-YELLOW.
The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal in the mains plug
which is marked with the letter N or coloured BLACK.
The wire which is coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminal in the mains plug
which is marked with the letter L or coloured RED.
How to replace the fuse.
Open the fuse compartment with a screwdriver and replace the fuse.

or the BSI mark on the body of the fuse.

Blue: Neutral Brown: Live

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Do not place the TV on
sloped or unstable surfaces

The TV may fall off or tip over.

Use only the dedicated
stands / mounting equipment

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).

Cabinet and display panel care

Remove the mains plug from the wall socket.

The cabinet and display panel can be cleaned

with a soft cloth moistened with mild detergent
and water. Do not use solutions containing
benzol or petroleum.

TV sets can produce static electricity, care must

be taken whenever touching the TV screen.

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Do not display a still picture for a long time

This causes the image to remain on the plasma
screen ("after-image").
This is not considered a malfunction and is
not covered by the warranty.

Typical still images

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

To prevent after-image, the screen saver is
automatically activated after a few minutes if no signals
are sent or no operations are performed. (p. 32)

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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).

Maintenance

First, remove the mains plug from the socket outlet.

Display panel

Daily care:
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.

Caution

The surface of the display panel has been specially

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treated and may be easily damaged.
Do not tap or scratch the surface with your fingernail or
other hard object.
Use care not to subject the surface to insect repellent,

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solvent, thinner, or other volatile substances
(this may degrade surface quality).

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 insect repellent,

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solvent, thinner, or other volatile substances
(this may deteriorate the surface by peeling the paint).
Do not allow the cabinet to make contact with a rubber

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or PVC substance for a long time.

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

Gently wipe the surface clean of dirt by using a soft cloth.

Cabinet

Mains plug

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Standard accessories

Remote Control
Transmitter

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Check that you have the accessories and items shown

Batteries for the Remote
Control Transmitter

R6 (UM3)

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Operating Instructions

Pan European Guarantee Card

Identifying ControlsAccessories/Options

STR (Normalisation store)
(Stores tuning and other
function settings)

Function
select

Volume / Contrast / Brightness / Colour /

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Sharpness / Tint (NTSC mode) / Bass / Treble /
Balance / Manual tuning (p. 20)

Clamper (2)

TMME258

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Installing remote's batteries

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Hook

2

Note the correct
polarity (+ or -)

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.

Do not mix different battery types (such
as alkaline and manganese batteries).
Do not use rechargeable (Ni-Cd)
batteries.

Do not burn or breakup batteries.

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Mains Lead

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Pull
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Close

Ferrite core

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Attaching the cable clampers

Rear of the TV

Snap open

Snap shut

Do not bundle the RF cable and mains lead together (could cause

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distorted image).
Fix cables with clampers as necessary.

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When using the optional accessory, follow the option’s assembly

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manual to fix cables.

Remove from the TV unit

Optional accessories

Pedestal Plasma TV stand Wall-hanging

TY-ST42P600W TY-S37PX60W

(TH-37PV60EY)

TY-S42PX60W

TY-ST42P60W

(TH-42PV60EY)

bracket
(vertical)

TY-WK42PV3W

(angle)

TY-WK42PR2W

Push both side
hooks and pull
out

MAINS Power
On / Off switch

Power LED

Red light indicates Standby mode. When

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using the remote control, indicates the TV
has received a command.

OK button to confirm
selections and choices.
Press after selecting programme
positions to avoid delay.

Standby On / Off switch

(Switches TV On or Off standby)

Programme Guide (p. 11)

MENU
Press to access the Picture, Sound
and Setup menus (p. 16)

Teletext (p. 12)
Viewing a favourite teletext channel

(p. 13)

Programme / channel change buttons (0-9)
and Teletext page buttons.
When in Standby mode, switches TV On.

Direct channel access
Use together with numeric buttons to
access TV channels by entering broadcast
channel number.

Selects programmes in sequence

Normalises (p. 16)

(Resets all settings to their default levels)

Changes picture aspect ratio

(p. 11)

Remote control
signal receiver

(p. 11)

TV/AV switch

Lift door to open

C.A.T.S. (Contrast Automatic Tracking System) sensor

(senses brightness to adjust picture quality in "Auto" viewing mode) (p. 17)

(p. 11 and p. 12)

Increases or decreases the programme position by one. When
a function is already displayed, press to increase or decrease
the selected function. When in Standby mode, switches TV On.

Headphones jack (p. 28)

Sound mute On / Off

DIRECT TV Recording

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

connection (p. 24)

Switch between viewing TV or
AV input.

Cursor buttons to make
selections and adjustments

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Coloured buttons used for

the selection, navigation and
operation of various functions.

Still Picture (p. 11)

Teletext Index (p. 13)

Programme Information (p. 11)

Volume

VCR / DVD operations (p. 14)

AV4 terminals
(p. 28)

(p. 14)

(Returns to TV screen)

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Accessories/Options

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RF OUT

RF IN

RF OUT

RF IN

RF IN

RGB

VIDEO

S-VIDEO

AV1

VIDEO

S-VIDEO

RGB

VIDEO

AV3

(Q-Link)

AV2

(Q-Link)

COMPONENT

COMPONENT

RGB

VIDEO

S-VIDEO

VIDEO

S-VIDEO

RGB

VIDEO

AV3

(Q-Link)

AV2

(Q-Link)

AV1

COMPONENT

AV1

RF OUT

RF IN

RGB

VIDEO

S-VIDEO

VIDEO

S-VIDEO

RGB

VIDEO

AV3

(Q-Link)

AV2

(Q-Link)

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.

Connecting aerial
(TV only)

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Aerial Aerial

Rear of the TV Rear of the TV

Mains lead (supplied) Mains lead (supplied)

RF
cable

Ex.

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Connecting DVD Recorder (VCR)
(TV, DVD Recorder and VCR

)

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Ex.

Rear of the TV

Connecting DVD Recorder (VCR) and Satellite receiver
(

TV, DVD Recorder, VCR and satellite

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Clamper

To unfasten

Aerial

RF cable

AC 220-240 V
50 / 60 Hz

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Basic Connection

Note

Connect to AV3 for a DVD Recorder / VCR supporting Q-Link (p. 24).

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Connect to AV1 for a Satellite receiver.

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If connecting the TV and Satellite receiver with SCART cable, you can watch satellite broadcast by RGB input signal.

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SCART:

RF: Radio Frequency - Signal received from terrestrial aerial.
RGB / S-Video / Video:

VCR: Video Cassette Recorder

SCART cable
(fully wired)

21 pin connection used for video, audio and switching signals (Also known as Euro SCART and Peritel)

Choose between these three video formats depending on personal preference and equipment requirement.
(RGB - Red, Green and Blue)

DVD Recorder or VCR

RF cable

RF cable

Mains lead (supplied)

RF cable

DVD Recorder

SCART cable
(fully wired)

SCART cable
(fully wired)

SCART cable
(fully wired)

Satellite receiver

or VCR

RF cable

RF cable

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Owner ID

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Select character

Change character

Store Owner ID

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Select character

Change character

Store Owner ID

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Programme Guide

Prog. Name Chan.

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Watching TV

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

Plug the TV into mains socket and switch On

(Takes a few seconds to be displayed)

Note

If tuning and downloading

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data have failed, perform
"Auto setup" (p. 21).
If you turned the TV Off during

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Standby mode last time, the
TV will be in Standby mode
when you turn the TV On with
MAINS power On / Off switch.

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When inputting owner ID

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Usable characters and numbers

When inputting owner ID later

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

You can now use the remote

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

Auto Setup will start to search for

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TV channels and store them.

The sorted programme order

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depends upon the TV signal,
the broadcasting system and
reception conditions.

If a compatible recording equipment

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with Q-Link or similar technologies
(p. 24) is connected, channel
information is automatically
downloaded to the equipment.

Following the on-screen operation
guide, enter your own choice of PIN
number, name, etc.

For detailed procedures

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Make a note of the PIN number

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in case you forget it.

If you input the ID later

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To check programme list

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at-a-glance

To edit channels

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"Owner ID" (p. 23)

"Owner ID" (p. 23)

Programme Guide (p. 11)

"Programme edit" (p. 21)

Turn power on

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Select a channel

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To select a channel using programme guide

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Volume

To select a channel inputting the channel number, e.g. 39.

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C → 3 →

Other useful functions (Operate after )

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Hold

Freeze / unfreeze picture

(Press for about 1 second)

MAINS power On / Off switch should be On.
Picture will appear.

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or

down

select page

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watch

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Watching TV

Auto Setup

Many features available on this TV can be accessed via the On Screen Display menu.

Using the
On Screen
Displays

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How to use remote control

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used to open the main menus and to
return to the previous menu

used to move the cursor and select
menus

used to access menus, adjust levels or
to select from a range of options

used to store settings after adjustments
have been made or options have been
set

used to exit the menu system and
return to the normal viewing screen

ON SCREEN HELP Instructions box

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(example: Owner ID)

On-screen operation
guide will help you.

Display
status
information

Change
aspect
ratio

Display / hide status information

Displays information for a few seconds.

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Enjoy viewing the picture at its optimum size and aspect

Change the aspect ratio (p. 30)

Each press changes the mode.

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Auto aspect / 16:9 / 14:9 / 4:3 /
Zoom1 / Zoom2 / Zoom3

To change the mode with colour buttons

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While the bar is displayed