TH-37PX61E
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Operating Instructions
Plasma Television
Model No. TH-37PX61E
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 identifi cation in the event of theft or loss, and for Warranty Service purposes.
Model Number Serial Number
This TV is designed to be used in Germany and France.
DVB
Analogue
MODE
OK
MENU
TEXT
STTL INDEX HOLD
123
456
789
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0
VCR
ASPECT
N
REC
PROGRAMME
IDTV
DIRECT
TV REC
VCR DVD
TV/AVGUIDE
EXIT
Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.
Web Site : http://www.panasonic-europe.com
© 2006 Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved.
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.
Turn your own living room into a movie theatre!
Experience an amazing level of multi-
media excitement
Enjoy rich multi-media
Camcorder
Personal
computer
Set top box
DVD recorder
Amplifi er with
Speaker system
VCR
DVD player
Contents
Be Sure to Read
Safety Precautions ······································ 4
•
(Warning / Caution)
Notes ··························································· 5
•
Maintenance ··············································· 5
•
Quick Start Guide
Accessories / Options
Identifying Controls
Connection
Auto Setup
Enjoy your TV!
Basic Features
Watching TV ·············································· 10
•
Viewing Teletext ········································12
•
Watching Videos and DVDs ······················ 14
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Viewing Advanced FAQs, etc.Quick Start Guide
Advanced Features
How to Use Menu Functions ····················· 16
•
(picture, sound quality, etc.)
Advanced DVB Settings (DVB) ················· 18
•
(pay-TV, time, etc.)
Editing and Setting Channels (Analogue)
•
Editing and Setting Channels (DVB) ········· 22
•
Displaying PC Screen on TV ·····················25
•
External Equipment ··································· 26
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(Q-Link / Control with HDMI / Connections)
FAQs, etc.
Technical Information ································32
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FAQs ·························································36
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Licence ······················································ 39
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Specifi cations ············································ 39
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Safety Precautions
Notes
Warning Caution
Handling the mains plug and lead
Insert the mains plug fully into the socket outlet. (If the mains plug is loose, it could generate heat and cause fi re.)
Ensure that the mains plug is easily accessible.
Ensure the grounding pin on the mains plug is securely connected to prevent electrical shock.
An apparatus with CLASS I construction shall be connected to a mains socket outlet with a protective earthing connection.
Do not touch the mains plug with a wet hand. (This may cause electrical shock.)
Do not damage the mains lead. (A damaged lead may cause fi re or electrical shock.)
Do not move the TV with the lead plugged in the socket outlet.
Do not place a heavy object on the lead or place the lead near a high-temperature object.
Do not twist the lead, bend it excessively, or stretch it.
Do not pull on the lead. Hold onto the mains plug body when disconnecting lead.
Do not use a damaged mains plug or socket outlet.
If you fi nd any
abnormality, remove
the mains plug immediately!
(such as strange smell or smoke)
When cleaning the TV unit, remove the
mains plug
(Cleaning an energized unit may cause electrical shock.)
When TV will not be used for a long
time, remove the mains plug
This TV will still consume some power even in
the Off mode, as long as the mains plug is still
connected to a live socket outlet.
Allow suffi cient space around the unit
for radiated heat
10
10
10
7
6
(cm)
Do not block the rear air vents
Blocked ventilation by curtains, etc. may cause
overheating, fi re or electrical shock.
Remember not to keep still pictures on
the screen for extended lengths of time
Such still pictures cause after-images on the plasma
screen if they are displayed for a long time. These
after-images are not considered malfunctions and are
not covered by the warranty.
Typical still images
Channel number and unique logos
Image displayed in 4:3 mode
Video game
Computer image
4 : 3
To decrease the chance of after-images, a screen saver will
be automatically activated after a few minutes if there is no
signal and if there is no operation in AV mode. (p. 37)
The screen saver will be automatically deactivated when a
signal is detected or an operation is executed.
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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).
AC 220-240 V
50 / 60 Hz
Do not remove covers
NEVER modify the unit yourself
(High-voltage components may cause serious
electrical shock.)
Have the unit checked, adjusted, or repaired at
your local Panasonic dealer.
Do not place foreign objects
inside the unit
Do not let metal or fl ammable objects drop into the unit
through the air vents (fi re or electrical shock may result).
Do not expose to direct sunlight
and other sources of heat
Avoid exposing the TV set to direct sunlight and other
sources of heat. To prevent fi re never place any type
of candle or naked fl ame on top or near the TV set.
Keep liquids away from the TV
To prevent damage which may result in fi re or
shock hazard, do not expose this appliance to
dripping or splashing.
Do not place containers with water (fl ower vase,
cups, cosmetics, etc.) above the set. (including on
shelves above, etc.)
Do not place the TV on an unstable
surface
Use only the dedicated stands /
mounting equipment
Using an unauthorized stand or other fi xtures may
make the unit shaky, risking injury. Be sure to ask
your local Panasonic dealer to perform setup.
Use optional stands / mounts (p. 6).
Maintenance
First, remove the mains plug from the socket outlet.
Display panel
Daily care: Gently wipe the surface clean of dirt by using a soft cloth.
Major contamination: Wipe the surface clean using a soft cloth dampened with clean water or water containing a
small amount of neutral detergent. Then, using a soft dry cloth, evenly wipe the surface clean until it is dry.
Caution
The surface of the display panel has been specially treated and may be easily damaged.
•
Do not tap or scratch the surface with your fi ngernail or other hard object.
Use care not to subject the surface to bug repellent, solvent, thinner, or other volatile substances
•
(this may degrade surface quality).
Cabinet
Daily care: Wipe the surface clean using a soft dry cloth.
Major contamination: Dampen a soft cloth with clean water or water containing a small amount of neutral detergent.
Then, wring the cloth and wipe the surface clean with it. Finally, wipe the surface clean with a dry cloth.
Caution
Use care not to subject the TV unit's surfaces to detergent.
•
(A liquid inside the TV unit could lead to product failure.)
Use care not to subject surfaces to bug repellent, solvent, thinner, or other volatile substances
•
(this may deteriorate the surface by peeling the paint).
Do not allow the cabinet to make contact with a rubber or PVC substance for a long time.
•
Mains plug
Wipe the mains plug with a dry cloth at regular intervals. (Moisture and dust may lead to fi re or electrical shock.)
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Identifying ControlsAccessories / Options
Standard accessories
Remote Control
Transmitter
EUR7651080
•
Clamper (2)
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Installing remote's batteries
1
Hook
2
Caution
Incorrect installation may cause battery
•
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.
•
Optional accessories
Pedestal Plasma TV stand Wall-hanging
TY-ST42P600W TY-S37PX60W
+
+
Note the correct
polarity (+ or -)
-
Check that you have the accessories and items shown
MODE
OK
0
N
IDTV
Batteries for the Remote
Control Transmitter
R6 (UM3)
•
Mains Lead
(2)
Operating Instructions
Pan European Guarantee Card
Ferrite core
J0KF00000018
•
Attaching the cable clampers
Rear of the TV
Pull
open
Close
Snap open
Snap shut
Do not bundle the RF cable and mains lead together (could cause
•
distorted image).
Fix cables with clampers as necessary.
•
When using the optional accessory, follow the option’s assembly
•
manual to fi x cables.
Remove from the TV unit
bracket
(vertical)
TY-WK42PV3W
Push both side
hooks and pull out
Store setting (p. 20)
Used to store tuning and
( )
other function settings
On / Off
switch
(standby: red)
Switches TV to On or Standby
(On / Off switch in On position)
Programme Guide
Select / OK
MENU
Press to access the Picture, Sound and
( )
Setup menus
Teletext (p. 12)
Subtitles
Showing subtitles (p. 11) (DVB)
Viewing a favourite teletext
(
channel (p. 12)
Changes programme / channel
(p. 10)
Direct channel access
During normal TV viewing or when in the
Tuning, Programme edit or Manual tuning
menus, press and then enter channel number
using the numeric buttons
( )
Press twice to change to the Cableband mode
Selects programmes in sequence
Normalizes (p. 16)
(Resets settings)
Changes aspect ratio (p. 11)
Remote control
signal receiver
DVB lampPower lamp
DVB system active during
Direct TV Recording (Standby) :orange (fl ash)
(
Tuner Lock On (Standby) :orange
(p. 10)
Swing up the door at "PULL".
C.A.T.S. (Contrast Automatic Tracking System) sensor
(senses brightness to adjust picture quality in "Auto" viewing mode) (p. 16)
)
)
DVB
Analogue
MODE
OK
MENU
STTL INDEX HOLD
TEXT
123
456
789
C
ASPECT
PROGRAMME
N
REC
0
VCR
VCR DVD
Function
select
Selects programmes in sequence
DIRECT
TV REC
TV/AVGUIDE
EXIT
Volume / Contrast / Brightness / Colour / Sharpness
/ Tint (NTSC mode) / Bass / Treble / Balance /
( )
Tuning mode (analogue mode) (p. 20)
Switches TV/AV
Headphones jack (p. 30)
Switches DVB (digital broadcasting)
/ Analogue mode (p. 10)
DIRECT TV Recording
To immediately record programme
in VCR / DVD recorder with Q-Link
( )
connection
(p. 26)
Switches TV/AV
(To watch videos or DVDs) (p. 14)
EXIT (Returns to TV screen)
Coloured buttons
(used for various functions)
(for example, see p. 12)
Still Picture (p. 11)
Teletext Index (p. 12)
Programme Information
Volume
Sound mute On / Off
VCR / DVD operations (p. 15)
AV4
S-V V L R
AV4 terminals (p. 30)
(p. 11)
Quick Start Guide
•
•
Identifying Controls
Accessories / Options
TY-ST42P60W
(angle)
TY-WK42PR2W
IDTV
6 7
AV2 AV3
Auto SetupConnection
External equipments and cables shown in this manual are not supplied with this TV.
Please ensure that the unit is disconnected from the mains before attaching or disconnecting any leads.
Watching TV
■
VHF / UHF aerial
Rear of the TV
Rear terminal portion
(enlarged view)
Fastener
To unfasten
•
Search and store TV channels automatically.
These steps are not necessary if the setup has been completed your local dealer.
Turn the TV On with the On / Off switch
1
You can now use the remote
•
control to turn On the unit or
turn the unit to standby mode.
(Power lamp: On)
Select your country
2
select
OK
EXIT
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VCR
Land
Deutschland
France
Start ATP Abbruch
Start Auto Setup
Quick Start Guide
•
•
Auto Setup
Connection
Connect to AV2
•
or AV3 for a unit
supporting
Q-Link (p. 26).
SCART cable
(fully wired)
To record TV
■
programmes
DVD Recorder or VCR
RF OUT
RF IN
Mains lead
(Connect after all the other connections.)
RF cable
IDTV
Need help
with operations?
(example: Sound menu)
Sound menu
Bass
Treble
Balance
Headphone volume
MPX
Mode
Ambience
Select
Adjust
Exit
Return
On-screen operation
guide will help you.
No service
Music
Off
3
red
DVB Auto Setup
Please Wait !
Prog. Channel Service Name NetID. TS ID. Quality
4
34
VOX
5
54
N24
6
54
ProSieben
7
54
KABEL1
8
54
SAT.1
This will take about 3 mins.
Exit
DOWNLOAD IN PROGRESS
PLEASE WAIT
Programme : 63
Remote control unavailable
12302
12302
12302
12302
12302
4158
4158
4158
4158
4158
Auto Setup is now
complete and your
TV is ready for viewing.
69 5
9
9
9
9
9
Auto Setup will start to search
•
for TV channels and store them.
If Q-Link (p. 26) equipment is
•
connected, analogue channel
information is automatically
downloaded to the equipment.
To check programme list
•
at-a-glance
Programme Guide (p. 10)
To edit channels
•
"Editing and Setting Channels"
(p. 20-24)
8 9
A
Watching TV
A
Turn power on
Other Useful Functions (Operate after )
■
1
(for about 1 second)
On / Off switch on unit should be On.
DVB
Analogue
GUIDE
MODE
OK
STTL HOLD
2
EXIT
Select DVB (Digital Video Broadcasting) or Analogue
DVB
nalogue
MODE
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VCR
ASPECT
IDTV
Note
To watch
•
pay-TV (p. 18)
Volume
3
Programme
1 Das Erste
Lotti auf der Flucht
-
20:00
Encrypted No Signal
Broadcast time
During scrambled
broadcasting
In case of bad signal or non correct
programme-number a message will
be displayed
Select a programme number
up
or
down
To select the two-digit programme number, e.g. 39
■
3 →
9
Select from the Programme table (Analogue)
GUIDE
select
page
select
programme
DVB Analogue
1
Das Erste
Channel
1 Das Erste
Lotti auf der Flucht
-
20:55
20:00
Information banner
•
Now
Multi Audio
Displayed if programme type is radio-channel or data-channel
For info press
ger
20:30
All Services
Profile
Current time
20:30
20:55
Multi-Audio TXT
Teletext information will be displayed, if programme has teletext
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VCR
(in a short time)
Now
Subtitle information will be displayed, if programme has subtitle
For info press
Subtitle
ger
Multi Audio
To change the sound track
yellow
All Services
Profile
Select from the Programme list (DVB)
GUIDE
select programme
OKOK
Features available
To change the category
blue
Hold
Display
subtitles
Display
information
banner
Change
aspect
ratio
Freeze / unfreeze picture
HOLD
Display / hide subtitles (DVB only)
STTL
Display
To change the language, see "Preferred Language Setting" (p. 18) or
•
"Subtitles" (p. 22).
DVB
•
programme
information
1 Das Erste
Lotti auf der Flucht
-
20:55
20:00
Analogue Displays channel only, after showing analogue information.
•
(To go back )
Change the aspect ratio (p. 33)
SPECT
14 : 9
Details
EXIT
To set display
timeout (p. 18)
To hide
20:30
For info press
Now
Multi Audio
Each press changes the mode.
•
Auto aspect / 16:9 / 14:9 / Just / 4:3 /
( )
4:3 Full / Zoom1 / Zoom2 / Zoom3
ger
All Services
Profile
Information of
another channel
Information on next
programme
While the bar is displayed
green
red
Viewing
•
Watching TV
watch
Analogue Programme Guide
Prog. Name Chan.
VCR :
Das Erste
1 :
2 :
ZDF
3 :
RTL
4 :
5 :
6 :
7 :
8 :
9 :
10 :
:
11
12 :
10 11
CH21
CH44
CH51
CH41
CH47
CH23
CH26
CH58
-
-
-
-
-
Prog. Name Chan.
13 :
14 :
15 :
16 :
17 :
18 :
19 :
20 :
21 :
22 :
23 :
24 :
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
CBBC Channel
9
BBC Radio Wales
10
BBC Radio Cymru
11
ZDF
1
Info/3sat
2
Doku/KiKa
3
BBC ONE Wales
4
All Services
Select Programme
Connect Programme
Exit
watch
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