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.)

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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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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

EUR7651090

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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
open

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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Identifying Controls

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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Ex.

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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Change character

Store Owner ID

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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

1

Select a channel

2

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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select

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ViewingQuick Start Guide

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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

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Viewing

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Viewing Teletext

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INFORMATION

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You can enjoy news, weather forecasts and subtitles, etc. (depending on the broadcaster)

What is FASTEXT mode

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. (

To change mode "Teletext" in Setup menu (p. 18)

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(default)?

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"Store frequently viewed pages", p. 13)

Switch to Teletext

Displays the

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index page
(content varies
depending on the
broadcasters)

Current
page
number

Sub page number

Time / date

Colour bar

Select the page

2

or

To adjust contrast

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To return to TV

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Press once to have picture and text.

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Press again to return to TV.

up

down

or

(Corresponds to the colour bar)

As the blue bar is displayed

(Press twice)

(Press twice)

HOLD

INDEX

Call up a
favourite
pages

View in
multi
window

Store
frequently
viewed
pages

If you wish to hold the current page without updating

Stop automatic updating

To resume

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Return to the main index page

FASTEXT mode only

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View favourite page by pressing F.P. button

Call up the page stored in "blue".

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Factory setting is "P888" (subtitle service) on blue button.

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Watch TV and Teletext in two windows at once

Operations can be made only in Teletext screen.

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Each time pressed: Teletext TV and Teletext

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TV

Store frequently viewed pages
(only on first 25 channels on Programme Guide)
in the colour bar

As page is
displayed

To change stored pages

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Colour button you
want to change

Corresponding
colour button

press
and
hold

The number changes to white.

Enter new page number

press
and
hold

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View sub page (Only when teletext is more than one page)

Appears at top of the
screen

(List mode only)

If you wish to use
Subtitles, do not
change number on
blue button.

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Viewing Teletext

Note

Contrast will be lowered

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in the still picture to
prevent after-image.

Using teletext

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Reveal
hidden
data

FULL /
TOP /
BOTTOM

Reveal hidden words e.g. quiz page answers

Re-hide

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(TOP)

(BOTTOM)

(Expand the BOTTOM half)

Normal (FULL)

View sub
page

Watch
TV while
waiting
for update

To view specific sub page

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Sub pages:

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The number of sub pages varies depending on the broadcasters (up to 79 pages).
It may take some time for searching, during which time you can watch TV.

Enter the
4-digit number

example: P6

View theTV picture while searching for a teletext page

Teletext automatically updates itself when new information becomes available.

Changes to TV screen temporarily

Appears
when
updating is
completed

(You cannot change the channel.)

The news page provides a function that indicates arrival of latest news ("News Flash").

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View the
updated
page

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Viewing mode
Contrast
Brightness
Colour
Sharpness
Tint
Colour balance
Colour management

3D-COMB

Normal
On

On

P-NR

Of

f

Picture menu

Dynamic

Advanced setting Access

-

+

-

+

-

+

-

+

Bass

-

+

-

+

-

+

Treble
Balanc

e
Headphone volume
NICAM
Mode
Ambienc

e

Sound menu

Off
Musi

c

HDMI1 input

Auto

Of

f

W / B High R
W / B High

B

W / B Low

R

W / B Low

B

Gamma 2.2

Advanced setting

Colour balance

Normal

Sharpness

Access

Tuning menu

Programme edit
Auto setup
Manual tuning

Tuning menu

Access
Access
Access

Fine tuning

Delete Add Move Download

Programme edit

Prog. Chan. Name Lock

1 :
2 :
3 :
4 :
5 :

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XYZ
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Off
Off
Off
Off
Off

PC setup

Control with HDMI

Off timer

Tuning menu

Setup menu

Access

On

Q-Link

AV

2

AV2 out

Monitor

Of

f

Power on preference

TV

Access

Teletext

FASTEXT

Power save

Of

f

Side panel

Of

f

Volume correction

Owner ID
Shipping condition

Access
Access

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PIN NUMBER :

NAME

:

POSTCODE

:

Owner ID

HOUSE NO :

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∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗
∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗

∗ ∗ ∗ ∗

Exit

Select character

Change character

Store Owner ID

All tuning data will be erased

Shipping condition

Exit
Return

Start

Clock

Input resolution

H-pos
V-

pos
Clock phase
Sync H & V

VGA

PC setup

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Return

Manual tuning

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Return

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The Remote Control is capable of operating some functions of selected Panasonic VCRs and DVD
(Digital Versatile Disc) equipment.

How to Use Menu Functions

How to operate (p. 16)

•

Connect the Satellite receiver and you can watch satellite broadcasts.
To connect the equipment (p. 8)

Turn the TV on

When connecting with SCART as example 2 or 3 (p. 8 and p. 9)

1

■

Receives input signals automatically when playback starts or

satellite receiver is switched on

Input signals are automatically identified by the SCART (pin 8) terminal.

•

This function will be available for HDMI connection too (p. 25).

•

If input mode is not switched automatically

■

change or access

select

Perform and

Dependant on DVD/VCR setup

•

Select the external input

2

Only available in PC

Only available in NTSC signal
Not available in PC, HDMI and HD signal

•

Only available in NTSC / PAL
Only available in PC

(p. 19)

Only available in HDMI

•

How to Use Menu Functions (picture, sound quality, etc.)

Watching VCR, DVD and Satellites

(AV mode screen)

Screen display

Terminal

Manual input
selection

Auto input
selection

AV1 AV2 AV3 AV4

AV1

(S-video input)

EC1/RGB
AV1/RGB

(RGB input)

AV2

AV2S

EC2

AV3

AV3S

(S-video input)

EC3/RGB
AV3/RGB

(RGB input)

(S-video input)

AV4

AV4S

― ―

Compo-

nent

Compo-

nent

PC HDMI1 HDMI2

PC HDMI1 HDMI2

EC/

―

HDMI2

HDMI1

(p. 19)

Only available in AV, PC and HDMI

Select the connector

connected to the equipment

Displays the selected connector

3

(p. 20)

To return to TV

■

AV1 AV2/

S-video

example: AV1

•

When colour bar disappears Press any coloured buttons

•

You can also select the connector using the TV/AV button on the front panel of the TV.

•

Press the button repeatedly until you reach the connector to view.

Note

If the external equipment has an aspect adjustment function, set to "16:9".

•

For details, see the manual of the equipment or ask your local dealer.

•

HDMI (p. 25)

•

Some Panasonic VCR and DVD equipment connected to the TV unit can be directly operated with the remote control.

VCR / DVD switch

Select VCR / DVD

Standby

Set to Standby mode / Turn on

Play

14 15

Playback videocassette / DVD

Stop

Stop the operations

Rewind / Skip / Search

VCR: Rewind, view the picture rapidly in

reverse

DVD:

Skip to the previous track or title

Press and hold to search backward

AV3/

S-video

AV4/

S-video

PC

Component/

PC

(twice)

HDMI1/

HDMI2

Fast-forward / Skip / Search

VCR: Fast-forward, view the picture

rapidly forward

DVD: Skip to the next track or title
Press and hold to search forward

Pause

Pause / Restart
DVD: Press and hold to play at slow speed

Programme Up / Down

Select programme

Record

Start recording

(p. 23)

Choose from among alternatives

■

Number and positions of alternatives

Adjust using the slide bar

■

Go to the next screen

■

Displays the next screen

Changed

Moved

(p. 22)

NTSC (National Television System Committee): One of television signal used in USA, etc.
HD signal: High-definition signal

Viewing Advanced

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Viewing mode
Contrast
Brightness
Colour
Sharpness
Tint
Colour balance
Colour management
P-NR

Normal
On
Of

f

Picture menu

Dynamic

3D-COMB On

TV

N

EXITMENU

OK

Viewing mode
Contrast
Brightness
Colour
Sharpness
Tint
Colour balance
Colour management
P-NR

Normal
On
Of

f

3D-COMB O

n

Picture menu

Dynamic

Colour balance

Normal

Sharpness

OK

MENU

OK

OK

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How to Use Menu Functions

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Various menus allow you to make settings for the picture, sound, and other functions.

Setup menu (p. 18)

•

Display menu

1

Displays the functions that can be set

•

(varies according to the input signal)

Select the menu

2

(example: Picture menu)

select

access

Select the item

3

(example: Picture menu)

select

Adjust or select

4

change

Menu list

■

Menu

Picture menu

Adjust by each viewing mode

Item Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives)

Viewing mode

Contrast
Brightness
Colour
Sharpness

Tint

Colour balance

Colour
management

P-NR

3D-COMB

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.)
Changes to any settings in a viewing mode will affect all signal sources: RF, AV1, AV2,
AV3, AV4, Component, PC and HDMI
Changes will be stored automatically. By analysing and processing the incoming
picture, all four modes feature automatic enhancement

Increases or decreases the levels of these options according to your personal preference

With an NTSC signal source connected to the TV, the picture hue can be adjusted to
suit your taste

Allows you to set the overall colour tone of the picture (Cool / Normal / Warm)

Automatically adjusts colours to vivid ones (Off / On)

Picture Noise Reduction
Automatically reduces unwanted picture noise (Off / Min / Mid / Max)

Not valid on PC signal

•

Occasionally, whilst viewing still or slow moving pictures, colour patterning may be seen
Set to On to display sharper and more accurate colours (Off / On)

For PAL or NTSC signal reception only

•

Not valid on RGB, S-Video, components, PC and HDMI

•

•

How to Use Menu Functions

(picture, sound quality, etc.)

To return to TV

■

at any time

To return to the

■

previous screen

Note

To initialize all settings

•

"Shipping condition"

(p. 22).

(example: Picture menu)

Choose from among alternatives

■

Number and positions
of alternatives

Changed

Adjust using the slide bar

■

Moved

To reset the setting

■

store
(Required by some
functions)

Resets each Viewing mode (Dynamic / Normal / Cinema) to the default

•

settings.
P-NR in Picture menu is reset to off.
Aspect mode is also reset to Auto aspect.

•

Bass

Treble

Balance

Sound menu

Headphone volume

NICAM

Mode

Ambience

HDMI1 input

Increases or decreases level to enhance or minimise lower, deeper sound output

Increases or decreases level to enhance or minimise sharper, higher sound output

Adjusts volume level of right and left speakers

Adjusts the volume of the headphones

NICAM (Near Instantaneous Companded Audio Multiplex)
A format for digital sound over television
Reproduces stereo sound (Off / On)

Off if reception is poor (FM monaural sound)

•

Sound quality can be improved when watching music scene or drama (Music / Speech)

Provides a dynamic enhancer to simulate improved spatial effects (Off / On)

Select to fit the input signal
(Auto / Digital / Analogue) (p. 25)

Auto : Automatic detection of digital or analogue sound source
Digital : HDMI cable connection
Analogue : HDMI-DVI adapter cable connection

HDMI input mode only

•

HDMI2 terminal is for digital signal only

•

No setting for HDMI2 available

•

A different menu will be displayed while PC is used. (p. 19)

•

In AV mode, the Sound menu gives a reduced number of options.

•

Advanced

TV/AV

OK

HDMI1/2

TV/AV

18

19

How to Use Menu Functions

TV/AV

yellow

OK

OK

blue

Displaying PC Screen on TV

Menu list

■

Menu

Q-Link

AV2/AV3 out

Control with HDMI

Teletext

Off timer

Volume correction

Setup menu

Side panel

Power save

Item Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives)

Selects which AV terminal is to be used for data communication between this TV and a
compatible recording equipment (AV2 / AV3) (p. 24)

Chooses the signal to be transmitted from the TV to Q-Link (TV / AV1 / AV2 / AV3 /

AV4 / Monitor)

Monitor: Image displayed on screen

•

Component, PC and HDMI signals cannot be outputted

•

Control with HDMI function (Off / On) (p. 26)

Teletext display mode (FASTEXT / List) (p. 12)

Sets the time the unit automatically turns Off. (Off / 15 / 30 / 45 / 60 / 75 / 90) (minutes)

Adjusts volume for AV, PC and HDMI mode

Increases the brightness of the side panel (Off / Low / Mid / High)

The recommended setting is "High" to prevent panel "after-image"

•

Reduces brightness of picture to economise on power consumption (Off / On)

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. 28)

Select the external input

1

To
next
page

Select "PC"

Corresponding signals

2

PC menu setting (changed as desired)

■

To make settings "How to Use Menu Functions" to (p. 16)

•

Menu

Item Adjustments / Configurations (options)

(Press twice)

To return to TV

■

Displays PC screen

•

(p. 31)
If "H-freq." or "V-freq."

•

is shown in red, the
signals may not be
supported.

Picture menu

Viewing mode, Contrast, Brightness, Sharpness, Colour balance (p. 17)

•

How to Use Menu Functions (picture, sound quality, etc.)

•

Displaying PC Screen on TV

Set to "TV" to view picture from TV tuner.
Set to "AV" to view input from an external equipment connected to a SCART terminal,

Power on preference

Programme edit

Tuning menu

Auto setup

Manual tuning

Fine tuning

Owner ID

Shipping condition

A different menu will be displayed while PC is used. (p. 19)

•

In AV mode, the Setup menu gives a reduced number of options.

•

e.g. satellite receiver

(TV / AV)

The external equipment must be switched on and sending a control signal for

•

automatic switching at power on to occur

Edits channels (p. 21)

Sets channels automatically (p. 21)

Sets channels manually (p. 21)

Fine tuning of channels (during rain, etc.)

Inputs the owner ID (p. 23)

Resets all settings, for example, when moving (p. 22)

W/B High R White balance of bright red area

W/B High B White balance of bright blue area

Advanced
setting

W/B Low R White balance of dark red area

W/B Low B White balance of dark blue area

Gamma (2.0 / 2.2 / 2.5 / S Curve)

Input
resolution

Clock Set to the minimum level if noise occurs

Setup menu

H-pos

PC
setup

V-pos

Clock phase

Sync

and

repeatedly adjusted

Switches to a wide view

VGA (640 x 480 dots), WVGA (852 x 480 dots),

•

XGA (1,024 x 768 dots), WXGA (1,366 x 768 dots)
Options change depending on signals

•

Adjusts horizontal position

Adjusts vertical position

Eliminates flicker and distortion

Adjust after Clock adjustment

•

Chooses another synchronous signal if the image is distorted (H&V / On G)

H&V : by the horizontal and vertical signals from your PC

•

On G : by the green signal from your PC (if available)

Set to the minimum level if noise occurs

•

Volume correction, Side panel, Power save (p. 18)

Sound menu (p. 17)

•

Advanced

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Access

Q-Link

Control with HDMI

Off timer

Tuning menu
Owner ID
Shipping condition

Setup menu

AV2

On

AV2 out

Monitor

Of

f

Power on preference

TV

Teletext

FASTEXT

Side panel

Off

Power save

Off

Programme edit
Auto setup
Manual tuning

Tuning menu

Access

Fine tuning

TV

EXITMENU

OK

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TV / AV : Move cursor
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F : To exit

AV4

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Programme edit

Prog. Chan. Name Lock

2 :

4

:

5

:

CH51

CH47
CH37

Of

f

Of

f

Of

f

XYZ

1 : CH44 OffABC

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456

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Programme edit

Prog.

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Chan. Name Lock

1 :
2 :
3 :
4 :
5 :

CH44
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Off
Off
Off
Off

XYZ
FTP
123
456

Programme edit

Prog. Chan. Name Lock

1 :
2 :
3 :
4 :
5 :

CH44
CH51
CH41
CH47
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ABC
XYZ
FTP
123
456

Off
Off
Off
Off
Off

All current tuning
data will be erased

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Exit
Return

Start Auto Setup

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Return

Manual tuning

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Search down/up

Retur

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Direct entry

Store

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MENU

OK

OK

OK

OK

OK

OK

OK

OK

OK

OK

OK

OK

OK

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21

Editing and Setting Channels

EXIT

blue

red

red

green

green

yellow

OK

yellow

)

(

The channel settings can be changed according to your needs and reception conditions.

Display the menu

1

Select "Setup menu"

2

access

select

Select "Tuning Menu"

3

access

select

Select the function

4

access

select

Edit
channels

Programme

edit

Delete

■

Add

■

Move

■

Change

■

name
Lock

■

Download to

■

equipment

Edit the programme position settings

Select the channel to edit

Cursor

Edit

To delete

■

After confirming, press

To add

■

After confirming, press

To move

■

Select new

position

To download channel

■

information to a Q-Link
compatible equipment
connected to the unit

Automatically

transmitted
(for a few sec.)

For details (p. 24)

•

Store

Name

Channel

select

To change the name of the broadcaster

■

3 FTP

displayed when selecting channels

Select the
"Name" field

Select the
character

To next
character

Usable characters

To lock

■

Select the
"Lock" field

Select "On"

"Off" to
unlock

You cannot select the channel with numeric

•

buttons or the "C" button when locked.

Repeat

•

Editing and Setting Channels

To return to TV

■

5

For Manual tuning, using the buttons on
the front of the set

(Press repeatedly until "Tuning mode" appears)

or (Access "Manual tuning")

(Select programme position or channel number)

or (Change programme position or start searching channels)

(Store)

To return to TV

■

How to set

("Manual tuning" on p. 7)

Selected item will flash.

•

-

(Repeat)

Programme

position (flash)

Channel number

(flash)

Channel

(Manual tuning screen)

Set
automatically

Auto setup

Set
manually

Manual

tuning

Automatically set the channels received in the area

Start Auto setup

start

When the operation is completed,

•

the broadcast of programme
number "1" will appear.

To freely change settings after Auto setup

Settings are made automatically

Select the programme position

and search through the channel

Programme
position

Channel

search

Store

The

•

programme
position
blinks.

The settings are

•

downloaded to a Q-Link
compatible equipment
connected to the unit.
All previous settings are

•

erased.
No data is stored if an

•

Auto setup sequence is
interrupted.

Repeat

and

Note

If a VCR is

•

connected with
only the RF
cable, select
programme
position "0".

Advanced

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OK

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Q-Link

Control with HDMI

Off timer

Tuning menu
Owner ID
Shipping condition

Setup menu

AV2

On

AV2 out

Monitor

Of

f

Power on preference

TV

Access

Teletext

FASTEXT

Power sav

e

Of

f

Side panel

Of

f

VCR

EXIT

1 2 3

4 5

6

7 8

9

0

MENU

OK

MENU

EXIT

Restore Settings

All tuning data will be erased

Shipping condition

Exit
Return

Start

OK

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NAME

:

POSTCODE

:

Owner ID

HOUSE NO :

∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗
∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗
∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗

∗ ∗ ∗ ∗

AV4

NAME : A

POSTCODE

:

Owner ID

HOUSE NO :

VCR

1 2 3

4 5

6

7 8

9

0

OK

OK

OK

OK

0

9

OK

Q-Link

Control with HDMI

Off timer

Tuning menu
Owner ID
Shipping condition

Setup menu

AV2

On

AV2 out

Monitor

Of

f

Power on preference

TV

Access

Teletext

FASTEXT

Power sav

e

Of

f

Side panel

Of

f

EXIT

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MENU

VCR

EXIT

1 2 3

4 5

6

7 8

9

0

MENU

OK

Owner ID

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.

Display the menu

1

Select "Setup menu"

2

Select "Shipping condition"

3

To return to TV

■

How to set

4

access

select

access

select

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 .

Display the menu

1

Select "Setup menu"

2

access

select

Select "Owner ID"

3

access

select

To return to TV

■

How to set

4

•

Restore Settings

•

Owner ID

Restore
Settings

Shipping

condition

Check the message and initialise

Enter the 4-digit PIN number of your choice

To change the stored information

set

Follow the on-screen instructions

"Auto Setup" will automatically start when MAINS power On / Off switch is next

•

turned On. (p. 10)

To re-tune TV channels only, e.g. after moving house

■

"Auto setup" (p. 21)

•

Input
owner ID

Owner ID

Characters

Make a note of the PIN number in case you forget it.

•

Entry field

Enter your name, address, and post code, in that order

Select
the entry field

Select
character

To next
character

To check the "personal information" stored

Hold down for
about 6 sec.

Displays the information
on the screen

Enter the
PIN number

-

(for several sec.)

Store

The PIN number is

•

not displayed.

store

(Press twice)

Advanced

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25

Q-Link Functions

DIRECT TV REC

DIRECT TV REC

HDMI Functions

Q-Link connects the TV unit and VCR / DVD recorder, enables easy recording and playback.

Condition

■

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. 28)

•

Q-Link terminal setup in Setup menu (Q-Link, AV2/AV3 out). (p. 18)

•

Download channel settings

■

Perform Auto setup. (p. 21)

•

When first using this unit, see "Auto Setup". (p. 10)

Perform download to the equipment. (p. 21)

•

Features available

■

Some recording equipments are not applicable. Read the manuals of the equipment.

Direct TV Recording:

Recording the current programme in VCR / DVD recorder immediately.

When Direct TV Recording is performed, the

•

recording equipment is automatically turned on if it
is in Standby mode.

What you
see is
What you
record

The recording equipment is recording from its own

•

tuner. You can turn the TV off during recording.
If, during recording from an AV source, you turn the

•

TV off or change input / programmes, the recording
will be stopped.

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. 28).

Note

HDMI is the world's first complete digital consumer AV interface complying with a non-compression standard.

•

If the external equipment has only a DVI output, connect to the HDMI1 terminal via a DVI to HDMI adapter cable (

•

When the DVI to HDMI adapter cable is used, connect the audio cable to the audio input terminal.

•

Audio settings can be made on the "HDMI1 input" menu screen. (p. 17)

•

Applicable audio signal sampling frequencies (2ch L.PCM): 48 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 32 kHz

•

HDMI2 terminal is for digital audio signal only.

•

Use with a PC is not assumed.

•

If the connected equipment has an aspect adjustment function, set the aspect ratio to "16:9".

•

These HDMI connectors are "type A".

•

An equipment having no digital output terminal may be connected to the input terminal of either "Component",

•

"S-VIDEO", or "Video" to receive analogue signals.
The HDMI input terminal can be used with only the following image signals:

•

480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p and 1080i. Match the output setting of the digital equipment.
For details of the applicable HDMI signals, see p. 31.

•

(∗1): The HDMI logo is displayed on HDMI-compliant equipment.
(∗2): Enquire at your local digital equipment retailer shop.

∗

2).

•

•

Q-Link Functions

HDMI Functions

Information
/ Message

Power
on link
and Easy
playback

Power off
link

Recording information or if recording is not possible, a message is displayed.
(Only when the programme number is "0" or "AV mode" for some equipment.)

When VCR or DVD recorder starts playback or direct navigator or function menu
are activated, the TV is turned on and input mode is switched automatically so
that you can view the content. (Only when TV is in Standby mode.)

When TV is set to Standby mode, the recording equipment is also automatically
set to Standby. (Only when the videocassette or DVD is not active.)

■

Easy playback

Direct TV Recording

Theatre speaker

Power on link

Power off link

TV tuning download

Summary of Control functions

Connections

Function

(Not when viewing HDMI input)

HDMI and SCART SCART (Q-Link) only HDMI only

O O O

O

O

O O O

O O O

O O

O

-

-

O

-

• "DATA LOGIC" (a trademark of Metz Corporation) • "Megalogic" (a trademark of Grundig Corporation)

• "Easy Link" (a trademark of Philips Corporation) • "SMARTLINK" (a trademark of Sony Corporation)
Read the manuals of the equipment too.

Advanced

Control with HDMI

Setup menu

AV2

Q-Lin

k

Of

f

On

AV2 ou

t

Monitor

TV

Power on preferenc

e
Tuning menu
Owner ID
Shipping condition

Off time

r

Power save

Of

f

Side pane

l

Of

f

TV

MENU

OK

MENU

OK

OK

OK

OK

26

27

Ma in m en u

Pi ct ur e me nu

So un d me nu

Se tu p me nu

Ho me t he at re

HDMI Functions

EXIT

MENU

Mai n m e nu

Pic t u r e m e n u

Sou n d m en u

Set u p m en u

Hom e t h ea t r e

(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. 28). Read the manuals of the equipment too.
This function needs an HDMI compliant (fully wired) cable.
Non-HDMI-compliant cables cannot be utilized.
Consult your local Panasonic dealer or refer to the URL for applicable equipment: www.panasonic.co.uk

Preparations
(For the first time / When adding new equipment, reconnecting equipment or changing setup)

∗

After connection turn the equipment on and then switch the TV unit on.
Select the input mode to HDMI1 or HDMI2 (p. 14), and make sure that an
image is displayed correctly.

Display the menu

1

Select "Setup menu"

2

Easy
playback

Theatre
speaker

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.

Display the menu

Select "Home theatre" or "TV speaker"

Home theatre:

■

Adjustment for equipment

access

select

(automatically turned on if it is in
Standby mode)

Volume up / down

Mute

•

HDMI Functions

■

•

Recommended part number:
RP-CDHG15 (1.5 m)
RP-CDHG30 (3.0 m)
RP-CDHG50 (5.0 m)

Displayed when Amplifier or Player theatre is connected.

•

This may be displayed after disconnecting the equipment.

In this case, set "Control with HDMI" in Setup menu to
"Off", then set to "On" again.

Select "Control with HDMI"

3

Select "On"

To return to TV

4

It is recommended that you use Panasonic’s HDMI cable.

(default is On)

access

select

select

select

TV speaker:

■

TV speakers are active.

When selecting "Home theatre", the sound of TV speakers is mute.

•

When the equipment is turned off, TV speakers will be active.

•

Power on
link

Power off
link

Note

Setup the equipment to enable this function. Read the manual of the equipment.

•

This function may not work normally depending on the equipment condition.

•

This function may not work normally when Panasonic Player theatre is connected.

•

The equipment can be operated by TV’s remote control with this function on even if TV is in Standby mode.

•

Image or sound may not be available for the first few seconds when the playback starts.

•

Image or sound may not be available for the first few seconds when Input mode is switched.

•

Volume function will be displayed when adjusting the volume of the equipment.

•

Easy playback is also available by using the remote control for Amplifier. Read the manuals of Amplifier.

•

When the connected Panasonic equipment starts playback or direct navigator or
function menu are activated, the TV is automatically turned on. (Only when TV is
in Standby mode.)

When TV is set to Standby mode, the connected Panasonic equipment is also
automatically set to Standby.

Advanced

1

2

AV

AV 1 AV 2 AV 3

PC

AUDIO RGB VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO

RGB

VIDEO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO

COMPONENT

AUDIO

IN

L

R

L

R

Y

P

B

P

R

AV4

S-V V L R

28

29

External Equipment

Y

PB

PR

1

678394510

15 14 13 12 11

2

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. 35).

Control with HDMI (p. 26)

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. 14).

To listen with speakers

(M3
plug)

within
10 cm

Ferrite
core

(AUDIO)

(VIDEO)
or
(S-VIDEO)

Camcorder / Game equipment

Amplifier with speaker system

PC

(Viewing)

Fully wired HDMI
compliant cable

Fully wired HDMI
compliant cable

SCART

cable

To watch satellite broadcasts

Satellite receiver

To record / playback

DVD Recorder / VCR

SCART

cable

(Q-Link)

(Q-Link)

SCART
cable

RF cable

or

•

External Equipment

■

■

Press the

cable through
and close

Pull back the

tabs to open

Headphones

To adjust volume

"Headphone
volume
Sound menu (p. 17)

Types of connectable equipment to each connector

Recording / Playback
(equipment)

To record / playback videocassettes / DVDs

(VCR / DVD recorder)

To watch DVDs (DVD player)
To watch camcorder images (Video camera)
To watch satellite broadcasts (Set top box)
To play games (Game equipment)
Q-Link
Direct TV Recording
Control with HDMI

: Recommended Connection

" in the

Connector

AV1 AV2 AV3

Computer

Conversion adapter (if necessary)

(Listening)

AV4

(Front of TV)

COMPO

NENT

1 2

To watch DVDs

DVD player

PC connection

■

A PC may be connected to this TV unit so that the PC screen is displayed and sound is heard from the TV.

PC signals that can be inputted: Horizontal scanning frequency 31 to 69 kHz; vertical scanning frequency

•

59 to 86 Hz (more than 1,024 signal lines could result in incorrect display of the image).
A PC adapter is not necessary for the DOS/V-compliant D-sub 15-pin connector.

•

Note

Aspect

D-sub 15-pin connector signal

•

Some PC models cannot be connected to this TV unit.

•

For details of the applicable PC signals, see p. 31.

•

4:3 768 × 720 dots

16:9 1,024 × 720 dots 1,024 × 768 dots

Pin No.

Signal Name

NC (not connected) NC (not connected) VD

GND (Ground) GND (Ground) NC (not connected)

Max. display resolution

•

(TH-37PV60EY)

Pin No.

R GND (Ground) NC (not connected)
G GND (Ground) NC (not connected)
B GND (Ground) HD/SYNC

768 × 768 dots

Signal Name

Pin No.

(TH-42PV60EY)

Signal Name

FAQs, etc.

30

31

Technical Information

4 : 3

14 : 9

16 : 9

Zoom3

Zoom2

Zoom1

Auto aspect

Aspect Ratio

The optimum size and aspect can be chosen, and you can enjoy finer images. (p. 11)

Auto 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. If Auto

aspect does not detect a widescreen signal then this advanced TV set enhances the picture for optimum viewing

pleasure.
The text shown on the screen indicates how Auto aspect determined which ratio to use:
"WIDE" appears in the top left of the screen if a widescreen identification signal (WSS) is found or a signal found

through a SCART terminal. Auto aspect switches to the appropriate 16:9 or 14:9 widescreen ratio. This function

will also work in any aspect mode. "Auto aspect" appears in the top left of the screen if black stripes above and

below the picture are detected. Auto aspect chooses the best ratio and expands the picture to fill the screen. This

process can take several minutes, depending on the darkness of the picture.

Aspect Control Signal

Control signal through SCART

(pin 8) or HDMI terminal

Component

-

AV1 AV2 AV3

O O O

O O O

O O O

O O O

O

O

14:916:9

- - -

- - -

Displays the image at
the standard "14:9"
without enlargement.

Zoom2Zoom1

Displays a "16:9"
letterbox (anamorphic)
image full-screen
without distortion.

HDMI1HDMI

2

- -

- -

- -

- -

O O

O O

O O

O O

O O

O O

O O

O O

Signal name

TV/AV1/AV2/

AV3/AV4

PAL I

PAL 525/60

M.NTSC

NTSC(AV input only)

525(480)/60i

Component/HDMI

SD

525(480)/60p

625(576)/50i

625(576)/50p

750(720)/50p

HD

750(720)/60p

1125(1080)/50i

1125(1080)/60i

PC input

Note

•

•

•

•

Auto aspect

4:3

Zoom3

Auto

aspect

Aspect modes

16:9 14:9

4:3

Zoom1 Zoom2 Zoom3TVAV1 AV2 AV3 AV4

Widescreen signal (WSS)

O O O O O O O O O O O O

O O O O O O O

O O O O O O O

O O O O O O O

O O O O O O O

O O O O O O O

O O O O O O O

O O O O O O O

O O O O O O O

O O O O O O O

O O O O O O O

O O O O O O O

-

-

O

- - - - - - - - - - - - - -

O

- - - - - -

- - - - - -

- - - - - -

- - - - - - - - -

- - - - - - - - -

- - - - -

- - - - -

- - - - - - - - -

- - - - - - - - -

- - - - - - - - -

- - - - - - - - -

The ratio varies depending on the programme, etc. If the ratio is greater than the standard "16:9",
black bands may appear at the top and bottom of the screen.
If the screen size looks unusual when a widescreen-recorded programme is played back on a VCR,
adjust the tracking of the VCR. (See the VCR manual.)
Aspect mode can be memorized for SD (Standard definition) and HD (High definition) signals separately.
To select the ratio manually: (Only "16:9" or "4:3" in PC mode)

The best ratio is
chosen and the picture
expanded to fill the
screen.

Displays the image at
the standard "4:3"
without distortion.

Displays a "2.35:1" letterbox (anamorphic) image full­screen without distortion. At "16:9", displays the image at its
maximum (with slight enlargement).

Directly displays the
image at "16:9" without
distortion (anamorphic).

Displays a "16:9"
letterbox or "4:3" image
without distortion.

SCART, S-VIDEO and HDMI terminal information

AV1 SCART terminal

■

(RGB, VIDEO)

Suitable inputs for AV1 include RGB (Red / Green / Blue).

Socket Earth
CVBS out (video)
CVBS earth
Red in
Red earth
Green in
Green earth
Blue in
Blue earth
Audio out (L)
Audio out (R)

AV3 SCART terminal

■

21
19
17
15
13
11
9
7
5
3
1

CVBS in (video)

20

RGB status earth

18

Status RGB

16

Earth

14

--

12

--

10

Status CVBS

8

Audio in (L)

6

Audio earth

4

Audio in (R)

2

(RGB, VIDEO, S-VIDEO, Q-Link)

AV3 - Pins 15 and 20 are dependent on AV3 S-VHS /
VIDEO switching.

Socket Earth
CVBS out (video)
CVBS earth
Red in, S.C. - in
Red earth
Green in
Green earth
Blue in
Blue earth
Audio out (L)
Audio out (R)

21
19
17
15
13
11
9
7
5
3
1

CVBS in (video)

20

Earth

18

Status RGB

16

Earth

14

--

12

Q-Link data

10

Status CVBS

8

Audio in (L)

6

Audio earth

4

Audio in (R)

2

AV2 SCART terminal

■

(VIDEO, S-VIDEO, Q-Link)

AV2 - Pins 15 and 20 are dependent on AV2 S-VHS /
VIDEO switching.

Socket Earth
CVBS out (video)
CVBS earth
S.C. - in
Earth

-­Earth

-­Earth
Audio out (L)
Audio out (R)

AV4 S-VIDEO 4 pin terminal

■

Chrominance in

Chrominance earth Luminance earth

HDMI terminal

■

Hot Plug Detect
DDC/CEC Ground
SCL
CEC
TMDS Clock Shield
TMDS Data0−
TMDS Data0+
TMDS Data1 Shield
TMDS Data2−
TMDS Data2+

21
19
17
15
13
11
9
7
5
3
1

19
17
15
13
11
9
7
5
3
1

Input signal that can be displayed

∗

Mark: Applicable input signal for Component (Y, PB, PR), HDMI and PC (D-sub 15P)

Signal name

Horizontal

frequency (kHz)

525 (480) / 60i 15.73 59.94
525 (480) / 60p 31.47 59.94
625 (576) / 50i 15.63 50.00
625 (576) / 50p 31.25 50.00
750 (720) / 60p 45.00 60.00
750 (720) / 50p 37.50 50.00
1,125 (1,080) / 60i 33.75 60.00
1,125 (1,080) / 50i 28.13 50.00
640 × 400 @70 Hz 31.46 70.07
640 × 480 @60 Hz 31.47 59.94
640 × 480 @75 Hz 37.50 75.00
800 × 600 @60 Hz 37.88 60.32
800 × 600 @75 Hz 46.88 75.00
800 × 600 @85 Hz 53.67 85.06
1,024 × 768 @60 Hz 48.36 60.00
1,024 × 768 @70 Hz 56.48 70.07
1,024 × 768 @75 Hz 60.02 75.03
1,024 × 768 @85 Hz 68.68 85.00
1,280 × 1,024 @60 Hz 63.98 60.02
Macintosh13” (640 × 480) 35.00 66.67
Macintosh16” (832 × 624) 49.72 74.54
Macintosh21” (1,152 × 870) 68.68 75.06

Vertical

frequency (Hz)

Component HDMI PC

CVBS in (video)

20

Earth

18

--

16

Earth

14

--

12

Q-Link data

10

Status CVBS

8

Audio in (L)

6

Audio earth

4

Audio in (R)

2

Luminance in

+5V Power

18

SDA

16

Reserved (in cable but N.C. on device)

14

TMDS Clock−

12

TMDS Clock+

10

TMDS Data0 Shield

8

TMDS Data1−

6

TMDS Data1+

4

TMDS Data2 Shield

2

∗ ∗
∗ ∗
∗ ∗
∗ ∗
∗ ∗
∗ ∗
∗ ∗
∗ ∗

•

Technical Information

∗
∗
∗
∗
∗
∗
∗
∗
∗
∗
∗
∗
∗
∗

Note

Signals other than above may not be displayed properly.

•

The above signals are reformatted for optimal viewing on your display.

•

FAQs, etc.

32

33

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. 36)

White spots or shadow
images (noise)

Check the position, direction, and

•

connection of the aerial.

Neither image nor
sound is produced

Is the unit in "AV mode"?

•

Is the mains lead plugged into the socket

•

outlet?
Is the TV unit turned On?

•

Check Picture menu (p. 17) and volume.

•

Check all required SCART cables and

•

connections are firmly in place.

S-Video / black and white picture

Using TV/AV button please confirm your selection is S-Video

•

I.e. AV2/S-Video or AV3/S-Video (p. 14).

Auto aspect

Auto aspect is designed to provide you

•

with the best aspect ratio to use to fill
your screen. For user control please see
p. 30.

On Screen messages - I.e. AV1/EC1

You can simply clear these by pressing .

•

Press again to redisplay.

Direct TV record / Q-Link functions not recording

Please confirm SCART cable and connection. Also please

•

set "AV2/AV3 out" in the Setup menu (p. 18).

Problem Actions

The function to prevent after-image (p. 5) is activated.

•

(Not a faulty symptom)

logo appears at the

four corners of the screen

Contrast is reduced

Screen

Permanently lit spots on
screen

Chaotic image, noisy

No image can be
displayed

Blurry or distorted image

(no sound or low volume)

The screen saver is activated when the following

•

conditions without any user operation for a few minutes:

● no signal in AV mode

● selected locked channel

Contrast is lowered when the following conditions without

•

any user operation for a few minutes:

● displayed menu (except Tuning menu, Owner ID and
Shipping condition)

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.

Set "P-NR" in the Picture menu (to remove noise). (p. 17)

•

Check nearby electrical products

•

(car, motorcycle, fluorescent lamp).

Is "Colour" or "Contrast" in the Picture menu set to the

•

minimum? (p. 17)

Reset channels. (p. 21)

•

Problem Actions

Is "Sound Mute" active? (p. 7)

No sound is produced

Sound level is low
or sound is distorted

Sound is unusual

Pictures from external equipment
are unusual when the equipment
is connected via HDMI

"Control with HDMI"
function does not work

TV unit goes into

OtherSound HDMI

"Standby mode"
The remote control

does not work

•

Is the volume set to the minimum?

•

Sound signal reception may be deteriorated.

•

Set "NICAM" (p. 17) in the Sound menu to "Off".

•

Set the sound setting of the connected equipment to "2ch L.PCM".

•

Check the "HDMI1 input" setting in the Sound menu.

•

If digital sound connection has a problem, select

•

analogue sound connection. (p. 17)
Is the HDMI cable connected properly? (p. 28)

•

Turn Off the TV unit and equipment, then turn them On again.

•

Check an input signal from the equipment. (p. 31)

•

Use an equipment compliant with EIA/CEA-861/861B.

•

Switch the TV unit on again with the equipment on.

•

Set "Control with HDMI" to "Off", then set to "On" again. (p. 26)

•

The sleep function is activated.

•

The TV unit enters "Standby mode" about 30 min. after broadcasting ends.

•

Are the batteries installed correctly? (p. 6)

•

Has the TV unit been switched On?

•

On screen messages

On screen messages Actions / Meanings

Problem Actions

All tuning data will be erased

Are you sure ?

DOWNLOAD IN PROGRESS PLEASE WAIT

Feature not available

Incorrect PIN Number

No recording -Check Tape or Disc

No recording - UNKNOWN REASON

Please check settings and connections on
HDMI devices.

No stations found
Please insert the aerial

Please wait.

Recording in progress

Recording stopped - TV source changed

Unable to download, Check Equipment

WARNING
All current tuning data will be erased

"Shipping condition" will erase all tuning data.

•

Make sure the operation is with your desire.

•

Q-Link channel download is in progress.

•

Check the Q-Link connection and setting (p. 24).

•

The impossible source (Component / HDMI / PC) to be record.

•

The PIN number you entered is wrong.

•

The tape or disc may be "write protected", missing or damaged.

•

The equipment may already be recording.

The recording cannot be done by any reason. Check the equipment.

•

Disc or tape may be full.

•

Communication error in Control with HDMI function (p. 26).

•

No signal can be found in Auto setup.

•

A function is in progress.

•

The recording equipment is recording the programme signal from

•

its own tuner. You can turn the TV off and leave the equipment
recording in the normal way.

Direct TV recording will stop if channel or input source is changed.

•

The tape or disc is active. Stop the equipment and try again.

•

Auto setup will be erased all present tuning data (p. 21).

•

(p. 17)

•

Frequently Asked Questions

•

On screen messages

FAQs, etc.

34

35

Index

Specifications

Accessories ···························································· 6

A

Ambience ····························································· 17
Aspect ···························································· 11, 30
Auto Setup ······················································ 10, 21
AV2/AV3 out ···················································

Clamper ······························································ 6, 9

C

Component ··························································· 31
Connection ·······················································8, 28
Control with HDMI ··········································26, 28

Direct TV Recording ············································· 24

D

Download to equipment ·································· 10, 21
D-sub 15-pin ························································· 29
DVI········································································ 25
DVDs ···································································· 14

External equipment ·········································· 8, 28

E

External input ················································· 14, 19

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

F

Front door ······························································· 7

HDMI ·······························································25-27

H

Hold ································································ 11, 13
Home theatre ························································ 26

Input signal ··························································· 31

I

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

L

Lock ······································································ 21

Mains Lead ························································· 6, 8

M

Maintenance ··························································· 5
Manual tuning ················································· 20, 21
Menu Functions ···············································15-18

18, 24

NICAM ·································································· 17

N

Normalise ·························································7, 16
NTSC ······························································ 15, 35

Off timer ································································ 18

O

On / Off switch ··················································
Optional accessories ·············································· 6
Owner ID ························································10, 23

PAL ······································································· 35

P

PC··································································· 19, 29
PIN number ····················································10, 23
P-NR ····································································· 17
Power LED ·······················································7, 10
Programme edit ···················································· 21

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

Q

Quick Start Guide ·············································· 6-10

Remote control ··················································· 6, 7

R

RGB ········································································ 8

Sales and Support Information ····························· 36

S

Satellite receiver ········································· 9, 14, 28
SCART ·····························································
Shipping condition ················································ 22
Specifications ·······················································
Sub page ······························································ 13
S-Video ·····························································

Teletext ·································································12

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TV speaker ··························································· 27

Video ································································8, 14

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Viewing mode ·······················································

WSS ·····································································30

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Zoom ······························································ 11, 30

Z

Licence

Trademark Credits

VGA is a trademark of International Business Machines Corporation.

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Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple Computer, USA.

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S-VGA is a registered trademark of the Video Electronics Standard Association. Even if no special notation has

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been made of company or product trademarks, these trademarks have been fully respected.
HDMI, the HDMI Logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI

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Licensing LLC.

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TH-37PV60EY TH-42PV60EY

Power Source

Power

Consumption

Average use 241 W 261 W

Standby condition 0.3 W

Plasma Display

panel

Drive method AC type
Aspect Ratio 16:9
Contrast Ratio Max 10000:1

Visible screen size
(No. of pixels)

Sound

Speaker
Audio Output 20 W (10 W + 10 W ), 10% THD
Headphones Φ 3.5 mm stereo mini Jack × 1

PC signals

Receiving Systems /
Band name

Aerial - Rear VHF / UHF

Operating Conditions

Connection Terminals

AV1 (Scart terminal) 21 Pin terminal (Audio/Video in, Audio/Video out, RGB in)
AV2 (Scart terminal) 21 Pin terminal (Audio/Video in, Audio/Video out, S-Video in, Q-Link)
AV3 (Scart terminal) 21 Pin terminal (Audio/Video in, Audio/Video out, RGB in, S-Video in, Q-Link)

VIDEO

AV4

Others

Output AUDIO L - R RCA PIN Type × 2 0.5 V[rms] (high impedance)

Dimensions ( W × H × D ) 917 mm × 645 mm × 95 mm 1,020 mm × 705 mm × 95 mm
Weight

Note

Design and Specifications are subject to change without notice. Weight and Dimensions shown are approximate.

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This equipment complies with the EMC standards listed below.

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EN55013, EN61000-3-2, EN61000-3-3, EN55020, EN55022, EN55024.

S-VIDEO
AUDIO L - R RCA PIN Type × 2 0.5 V[rms]

COMPONENT

HDMI1/2 TYPE A Connectors

PC

AUDIO L - R RCA PIN Type × 2 0.5 V[rms]

AC 220-240 V, 50 / 60 Hz

94 cmV 106 cmV
818 mm (W) × 461 mm (H) ×

939 mm (diagonal)

737,280 (1,024 (W) × 720 (H))
[3,072 × 720 dots]

12 cm × 6 cm × 2 pcs, 8

VGA, SVGA, XGA
SXGA ······ (compressed)
Horizontal scanning frequency 31 - 69 kHz
Vertical scanning frequency 59 - 86 Hz

PAL I UHF E21-68 / VHF Ireland channel
PAL 525/60 Playback of NTSC tape from some PAL Video recorders (VCR) or NTSC

M.NTSC Playback from M. NTSC Video recorders (VCR).
NTSC (AV input only) Playback from NTSC Video recorders (VCR).

Temperature : 0 °C - 40 °C
Humidity : 20 % - 80 % RH (non-condensing)

RCA PIN Type × 1 1.0 V[p-p] (75
Mini DIN 4-pin Y:1.0 V[p-p] (75

Y 1.0 V[p-p] (including synchronization)
PB, PR ±0.35 V[p-p]

HIGH-DENSITY D-SUB 15PIN R,G,B/0.7 V[p-p] (75
HD, VD/TTL Level 2.0 - 5.0 V[p-p] (high impedance)

26.0 k Net 30.0 k Net

Ω

disc playback from DVD player and recorder.

920 mm (W) × 518 mm (H) ×
1,056 mm (diagonal)

786,432 (1,024 (W) × 768 (H))
[3,072 × 768 dots]

Ω

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Ω

) C:0.286 V[p-p] (75 Ω)

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