Panasonic TH-37PX70E, TH-42PX70E, TH-50PX70E User Manual

Operating Instructions

Plasma Television

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.

Information on Disposal for Users of Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment

Printed in Czech Republic

Model No. TH-37PX70E

TH-42PX70E
TH-50PX70E

Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.

Web Site : http://www.panasonic-europe.com

© 2007 Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved.

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

Licence

Trademark Credits

•

DVB is a trademark of the DVB Digital Video Broadcasting Project (1991 to 1996).

•

VGA is a trademark of International Business Machines Corporation.

•

Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple Computer, USA.

•

S-VGA is a registered trademark of the Video Electronics Standard Association.
Even if no special notation has been made of company or product trademarks, these trademarks have been fully
respected.

•

HDMI, the HDMI Logo and High-Defi nition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI
Licensing LLC.

•

HDAVI ControlTM is a trademark of Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.

Trade Mark of the DVB Digital Video Broadcasting Project (1991 to 1996)
TH-37PX70E Declaration of Conformity No 4484, 15 January 2007
TH-42PX70E Declaration of Conformity No 4485, 15 January 2007
TH-50PX70E Declaration of Conformity No 4486, 15 January 2007

(private households)

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electronic products should not be mixed with general household waste.
For proper treatment, recovery and recycling, please take these products to designated collection
points, where they will be accepted on a free of charge basis. Alternatively, in some countries you
may be able to return your products to your local retailer upon the purchase of an equivalent new
product.
Disposing of this product correctly will help to save valuable resources and prevent any potential negative

on

effects
waste handling. Please contact your local authority for further details of your nearest designated collection point.
Penalties may be applicable for incorrect disposal of this waste, in accordance with national legislation.

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If you wish to discard electrical and electronic equipment, please contact your dealer or supplier for further
information.

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If you wish to discard this product, please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of
disposal.

human health and the environment which could otherwise arise from inappropriate

INPUT

OPTION

DIRECT TV REC

EXIT

RETURN

TV

2

3

Viewing Advanced FAQs, etc.Quick Start Guide

Turn your own living room into a movie theatre!

Experience an amazing level of multi-

media excitement

Enjoy rich multi-media

Camcorder

Amplifi er with
Speaker system

VCR

DVD player

DVD Recorder

Personal

computer

Set top box

Contents

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

(Warning / Caution)

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

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

Be Sure to Read

Advanced Features

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How to Use Menu Functions ····················· 18

(picture, sound quality, etc.)

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DVB Settings (DVB) ·································· 22

(pay-TV, software update, time adjustment)

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Editing Channels ······································· 24

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Tuning Channels ······································· 26

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Restore Settings ······································ 29

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Input Labels ·············································· 30

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Displaying PC Screen on TV ·····················31

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Q-Link Functions ······································· 32

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HDMI Functions ·······································33

(HDMI terminal / VIERA Link)

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External Equipment ··································· 36

Basic Features

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Watching TV ·············································· 12

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Watching Videos and DVDs ······················ 14

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Viewing Teletext ········································16

Enjoy your TV!

•

Technical Information ································38

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FAQs ·························································41

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Specifi cations ············································ 43

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Licence ······················································ 44

FAQs, etc.

Accessories / Options

·········· 6

Identifying Controls

··············· 7

Basic Connection

··················· 8

Auto Setup

······························· 10

Quick Start Guide

Notice for DVB functions

•

Any functions related to DVB (Digital Video Broadcasting) will work in areas where
DVB-T (MPEG2) digital terrestrial broadcasting are received. Consult your local
Panasonic dealer with coverage areas.

•

DVB functions may not be available in some countries.

•

This TV has the capability for DVB specifi cations. But future DVB services cannot be
guaranteed.

4 5

Safety Precautions

If you fi nd any
abnormality,
remove the mains plug
immediately!

Do not remove covers
NEVER modify the TV yourself

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 TV. (including on
shelves above, etc.)

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

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

AC 220-240 V
50 / 60 Hz

(Cleaning an energized TV may cause electrical shock.)

When cleaning the TV, remove the

mains plug

Do not expose to direct sunlight
and other sources of heat

Avoid exposing the TV 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.

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 use any mains lead other than that provided with this TV. (This may cause fi re or 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.

Warning Caution

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

Do not block the rear air vents

Notes

Maintenance

Display panel

Cabinet

Mains plug

Regular 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 diluted neutral
detergent by 100 times of water. Then, using a soft dry cloth, evenly wipe the surface clean until it is dry.

Regular 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.

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

First, remove the mains plug from the socket outlet.

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).

Caution

•

Use care not to subject the TV's surfaces to detergent.
(A liquid inside the TV 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.

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.

Electronic equipment
In particular, do not place video equipment near the
TV (electromagnetic interference may distort images
/ sound).

Equipment with an infrared sensor
This TV also emits infrared rays (this may affect

operation of other equipment).

Keep the TV away from these equipment

Do not place foreign objects
inside the TV

Do not let metal or fl ammable objects drop into the
TV through the air vents (fi re or electrical shock
may result).

Use only the dedicated stands
/ mounting equipment

Do not place the TV on sloped
or unstable surfaces

The TV may fall off or tip over.

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

If no signal is received and no operation is
performed in TV mode for 30 minutes, the TV will
automatically go to standby mode.

Auto power standby function

Transporting the TV with its display panel
facing upright or downward may cause
damage to the internal circuitry.

Transport only in upright position

Do not display a still picture for a long time

This causes the image to remain on the plasma
screen (“image retention”).
This is not considered a malfunction and is not
covered by the warranty.

To prevent image retention, contrast is lowered
automatically after a few minutes if no signals are
sent or no operations are performed. (p. 41)

Typical still images

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

Allow suffi cient space around the

TV for radiated heat

Minimum distance

10

10

10

7

(cm)

6

7

Quick Start Guide

PULL

Identifying ControlsAccessories / Options

Batteries for the
Remote Control
Transmitter

(2)

•

R6 (UM3)

Remote Control
Transmitter

•

EUR7737Z50

Standard accessories

Check that you have the accessories and items shown

Installing remote’s batteries

•

Identifying Controls

•

Accessories / Options

Using the clamper

Caution

•

Incorrect installation may cause battery
leakage and corrosion, resulting in
damage to the remote control.

•

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.

1

Pull
open

Hook

2

Note the correct
polarity (+ or -)

Close

•

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.

Rear of the TV

snaps

To remove from the TV:

To loosen:

Keep pushing

both side snaps

Set the tip

in the hooks

Insert the clamper
in a hole

hole

1. Attach the clamper

2. Bundle the cables

Keep pushing

the knob

knob

hooks

Caution

•

In order to maintain the unit’s performance and safety, be absolutely sure to ask your dealer or a licenced
contractor to secure the wall-hanging brackets.

•

Carefully read the instructions accompanying the plasma TV stand or pedestal, and be absolutely sure to take
steps to prevent the TV from tipping over.

•

Handle the TV carefully during installation since subjecting it to impact or other forces may cause product damage.

Optional accessories

Pedestal

Plasma TV stand Wall-hanging

bracket
(vertical)

TY-WK42PV3W

(angle)

TY-WK42PR2W
TY-WK42PR3W

TY-ST42D1-WG
TY-ST42D1-WK
TY-ST42D2-WG

TY-S37PX70WK

(TH-37PX70E)

TY-S42PX70WK

(TH-42PX70E)

( TH-37PX70E,

TH-42PX70E)

TY-S50PX70WK

(TH-50PX70E)

TY-ST50D1-WG
TY-ST50D1-WK
TY-ST50D2-WG

(TH-50PX70E)

Operating
Instructions

Pan European
Guarantee Card

Clamper (2)

Mains Lead

Pedestal (ST-42D2-WK / ST-50D2-WK)

•

TBL0E0007
(TH-37PX70E, TH-42PX70E)

•

TBL0E0010
(TH-50PX70E)

Read the manual of the pedestal for installation.

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.

Remote control
signal receiver

Changes the input mode

Function select

•

Volume / Contrast / Brightness /
Colour / Sharpness /
Tint (NTSC mode) / Bass /
Treble / Balance / Auto Setup
(p. 27)

DVB LED

•

DVB system active during Direct TV Recording (Standby) :orange

Power LED

•

Standby: red
On: green

Lift door to open

Mains power
On / Off switch

Cursor buttons to make selections and
adjustments

Standby On / Off switch

(Switches TV On or Off standby)

Sound mute On / Off

Changes aspect ratio (p. 13)

Selects programmes in sequence

Teletext (p. 16)

OK button to confi rm selections and choices
Press after selecting programme positions to
quickly change programme.

VCR / DVD operations (p. 15)

Volume

Programme Information (p. 13)

Teletext Index (p. 17)

Coloured buttons used for the
selection, navigation and operation of
various functions

EXIT (Returns to TV screen)

Programme / channel change buttons (0-9)
and Teletext page buttons.

(p. 12 and p. 16)

When in Standby mode, switches TV On.

Access VIERA Link Menu (p. 35)
Programme Guide (p. 12)

Option menu
Sets the preferred settings of viewing
and sound options easily (p. 13)

Main Menu
Press to access VIERA Link, Picture,
Sound and Setup menus (p. 18)

Subtitles
Showing subtitles (p. 13)

Changes the input mode
TV -

switches DVB (digital broadcasting)
/ Analogue mode

(p. 12)

AV - changes AV input mode (p. 14)

DIRECT TV Recording

To immediately record programme in VCR /
DVD recorder with Q-Link connection (p. 32)

Returns to the previous menu

Still picture (p. 13)
Teletext Hold (p. 17)

TV

INPUT

OPTION

DIRECT TV REC

EXIT

RETURN

TV

8

9

Quick Start Guide

•

Basic Connection

Basic Connection

External equipment and cables shown are not supplied with this TV.
Please ensure that the unit is disconnected from the mains socket before attaching or disconnecting any leads.
When disconnecting the mains lead, be absolutely sure to disconnect the mains plug at the socket outlet fi rst.

Example 1
Connecting aerial

Example 2
Connecting DVD Recorder / VCR

TV only TV, DVD Recorder or VCR

Note

•

Connect to AV1 / 2 for a DVD Recorder / VCR supporting Q-Link (p. 32).

Example 3
Connecting DVD Recorder / VCR and Set top box

TV, DVD Recorder / VCR and Set top box

DVD Recorder

or VCR

SCART cable
(fully wired)

RF cable

Aerial

Mains lead (supplied)

Rear of the TV

Set top box

AC 220-240 V
50 / 60 Hz

RF cable

RF cable

SCART cable
(fully wired)

SCART cable
(fully wired)

RF cable

Clamper

•

To unfasten

Mains lead (supplied)

Mains lead (supplied)

SCART cable
(fully wired)

DVD Recorder or VCR

RF
cable

Aerial AerialRear of the TV Rear of the TV

RF cable

RF cable

AC 220-240 V
50 / 60 Hz

AC 220-240 V
50 / 60 Hz

AV1

RGB
VIDEO

AUDIO

PC

AV2

RGB
VIDEO
S VIDEO

AV1

RGB
VIDEO

AUDIO

PC

AV2

RGB
VIDEO
S VIDEO

LR

COMPONENT

Y

VIDEO

P

B

P

R

L

AUDIO

R

AUDIO

IN

LR

COMPONENT

Y

VIDEO

P

B

P

R

L

AUDIO

R

AUDIO

IN

RGB
VIDEO

AV1

PC

AV2

RGB
VIDEO
S VIDEO

AUDIO

LR

Y

P

P

L

R

B

R

AUDIO

COMPONENT

VIDEO

AUDIO

IN

RF IN

RF OUT

RF OUT

RF IN

RF OUT

RF IN

RF IN

10

11

Quick Start Guide

Country

Portugal

Spain

Italy

France

Austria

Germany

Netherlands

Hungary

Czech

E.Eu

Poland

Switzerland

Belgium

Finland

Norway

Sweden

Denmark

Greece

Menüsprache

Slovenčina

Čeština

Еλληνικά

Italiano

Français

English

Srpski

Deutsch

Português

Türkçe

Suomi

Polski

Românǎ

Hrvatski

Nederlands

Slovenščina

Български

Magyar

Svenska

Dansk

Norsk

Español

Plug the TV into mains socket and switch On

(Takes a few seconds to be displayed)

1

(example: Sound Menu)

On-screen operation
guide will help you.

Auto Setup

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

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

•

You can now use the remote
control to turn On the TV or turn
the TV to standby mode.
(Power LED: On)

•

To edit channels

Editing Channels (p. 24)

Analogue Programme Edit (p. 27)

■

ON SCREEN HELP Instructions box

Open the main menu

Return to the previous menu

Move the cursor / select the menu

Move the cursor / adjust levels / select from a range of options

Access the menu / store settings after adjustments have been made or options
have been set

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

Note

•

If tuning have failed “Auto Setup” (p. 27).

•

If downloading have failed “Download” (p. 21).

•

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

■

How to use remote control

•

Auto Setup

Using the
On Screen
Displays

Exit the menu system and return to the normal viewing screen

4

Start Auto Setup

•

If a compatible recording equipment
with Q-Link or similar technologies
(p. 32) is connected, analogue
channel information is automatically
downloaded to the equipment.

•

Auto Setup will start to search for
TV channels and store them.

The sorted programme order

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

3

Select your country

2

Select the language

•

Also possible to change the setting
in Picture Menu (p. 20)

5

Select the picture setting

select

select

store

select

set

INPUT

OPTION

DIRECT TV REC

EXIT

RETURN

Auto Setup - Digital and Analogue

Digital Scan 5 69
Analogue Scan 2 78 1 41

Channel Service Name Type Quality

62

CBBC Channel DVB 10
62 BBC Radio Wales DVB 10
62

BBC Radio Cymru
62

E4
62

Cartoon Nwk

CH 29
CH 33

BBC1

This will take about 3 mins.

EXIT

RETURN

DOWNLOAD IN PROGRESS

Remote control unavailable

PLEASE WAIT

Programme : 63

DVB 10
DVB 10
DVB 10
Analogue
Analogue

-

-

RETURN

EXIT

Sound Menu

Mode Music

Bass
Treble
Balance
Surround Off
Volume Correction
MPX Stereo
Reset to Default Set

Select

EXIT
Change
RETURN

TV

Viewing Mode

Dynamic Normal Cinema

12

13

Viewing

•

To select the two or three-digit programme number, e.g. 39

Watching TV

up

down

or

•

Watching TV

Freeze / unfreeze picture

Hold

(in a short time)

■

Other useful functions (Operate after )

Change
aspect
ratio

Change the aspect ratio (p. 38)

Enjoy viewing the picture at its optimum size and aspect.

Aspect Selection list

•

To change the mode

•

To change the mode using the ASPECT button only

(Press repeatedly until you reach the desired mode)

Display Aspect
Selection list

During the list is displayed,
select the mode

Store

Select a channel

3

2

Select DVB (Digital Video Broadcasting) or Analogue

Information banner

Mains power On / Off switch should be On.

(Press for about 1 second)

1

•

You can also select the mode using the TV button on the front panel
of the TV.

Display
subtitles

Display / hide subtitles (if available)

•

To change the language for DVB

“Preferred Subtitles” (p. 21) (If available)

Turn power on

Note

•

To watch pay-TV
(p. 23)

•

To select from the Programme Guide

Display the
current
programme
status

O

Check or change the current
programme status instantly

•

To change

Subtitle Language (DVB mode)

Possible if the programme has some languages of subtitles

Multi Audio (DVB mode)

Possible if the programme has some languages of sounds

Teletext Language

Setup Menu (p. 21)

MPX (Analogue mode)

Sound Menu (p. 20)

Volume Correction

Adjusts volume of individual channel or input mode

Note

•

Also possible to change the settings in Menu list (p. 20 and p. 21).

select programme

watch

select page

select

change

Volume

Display
information
banner

Display programme information

Sound
mute

•

To set display timeout

“Banner Display Timeout” (p. 21)

•

To hide

•

Appears also when changing channel.

•

Information of another channel

•

Information on next programme

(DVB)

•

To watch the programme listed in the banner

•

Information banner operation

1st press
Display banner

2nd press
Banner + programme synopsis
(DVB)

3rd press
Exit

Weak TV signal

Scrambled
broadcasting

Subtitle

Teletext

Stereo sound / multiple audio

Off timer

Features available

Programme

DVB: Programme

Start / Finish time

Analogue: Programme

Status

Channel Current time Category

To change the category

INPUT

OPTION

DIRECT TV REC

EXIT

RETURN

1 BBS

Corontation Street
20 : 00 ~ 20 : 55

Now

Profile 1

23:35

Change category

For info press

STTL

PTION

TV

All DVB Services

Cartoon Nwk

6
7

BBC Radio Wales

8

BBC Radio Cymru

1

BBC ONE Wales

2

BBC THREE

3

BBCi
CBBC Channel

4

Connect

Select

EXIT
Page up/down
RETURN

1 BBS

Corontation Street
20 : 00 ~ 20 : 55

Bad Signal Encrypted

Now

23:35

Change category

For info press

Profile 1

45

EXIT

blue

Aspect selection

Auto

16:9
14:9
Just
4:3
4:3 Full
Zoom1
Zoom2
Zoom3

Select

Change

EXIT

RETURN

14

15

Viewing

•

Watching Videos and DVDs

Watching Videos and DVDs

3

Connect the external equipment (VCRs, DVD equipment, etc.) and you can watch the input.
To connect the equipment (p. 8 and p. 9)
The Remote Control is capable of operating some functions of selected Panasonic external equipment.

Select the input mode connected to the equipment

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.

■

To return to TV

Displays the selected mode

1

Turn the TV on

■

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

Receives input signals automatically when playback starts

•

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

•

This function is also available for HDMI connections (p. 35).

■

If input mode is not switched automatically

Perform and

•

You can also select the input using the AV button on the remote
control or the front panel of the TV.

Press the button repeatedly until the desired input is selected.

•

You can label or skip each input modes “Input Labels” (p. 30)

•

Dependant on the setup of the equipment

4

View

2

Display the Input select menu

select

watch

VCR / DVD selection buttons

∗

Select VCR to operate Panasonic VCR or DVD equipment
Select DVD to operate Panasonic DVD equipment or Player home theatre

Standby

Set to Standby mode / Turn on

Play

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

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

Panasonic equipment connected to the TV can be directly operated with the remote control.

Note

•

Confi rm correct operation after the code changed.

•

The codes will be reset to default values if batteries are replaced.

•

“DVD” means DVD player, DVD recorders and Recorder home theatre.

•

Some operations may not be possible on some equipment models.

∗

Setting your remote control to operate Panasonic VCR, DVD, etc.

Select the VCR or DVD button you want to set
Press and hold during the following operations

Enter the appropriate code for the equipment
to be controlled, see table below

Press

“VCR” button

Equipment Code

VCR 10 (default)
DVD 11

“DVD” button

Equipment Code

DVD 70 (default)

Player home theatre

71

Input Selection

AV1

AV2/AV2S

COMPONENT
PC
HDMI1
HDMI2
TV

INPUT

OPTION

DIRECT TV REC

EXIT

RETURN

TV

16

17

Viewing

OPTION

DIRECT TV REC

EXIT

RETURN

INPUT

STTL

Viewing Teletext

Switch to Teletext

1

Select the page

or

You can enjoy teletext broadcasting, including news, weather forecasts and subtitles, if this service is
provided by the broadcasters.

or

■

To return to TV

(Corresponds to the colour bar)

•

Displays Index
(content varies
depending on the
broadcasters)

•

Viewing Teletext

Time / date

Current
page
number

Sub page number

Colour bar

What is FLOF (FASTEXT) mode?

In FLOF mode, four differently coloured subjects are situated at the bottom of the screen. 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. (“Store frequently viewed pages”, p. 17)

■

To change mode “Teletext” in Setup Menu (p. 21)

■

To adjust contrast

As the blue bar is displayed

Reveal
hidden
data

•

Re-hide

Reveal hidden words e.g. quiz page answers

■

Using teletext conveniently

FULL /
TOP /
BOTTOM

Normal (FULL)(BOTTOM)

(Expand the BOTTOM half)

INDEX

•

TOP / FLOF mode only

Return to the main index page

If you wish to hold the current page without updating

Stop or resume automatic updating

■

To resume

HOLD

View sub
page

•

Sub pages:
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

Appears at upper-left
corner of the screen

■

To view specifi c sub page

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

Watch
TV while
waiting
for update

P108

Appears
when
updating is
completed

(You cannot change the channel.)

Teletext automatically updates itself when new information becomes available.

•

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

Changes to TV screen temporarily

View the
updated
page

View the TV picture while searching for a teletext page

2

What is TOP mode? (in case of TOP text broadcasting)

TOP is a particular improvement of the standard teletext service that results in an easier search and effective guide.

•

Fast overview of the teletext information available

•

Easy to use step-by-step selection of the topical subject

•

Page status information at the bottom of the screen

Available page up / down

To select among subject blocks

To select next subject within the subject block
(After the last subject, it moves to the next subject block.)

(TOP)

(Expand the TOP half)

Call up a
favourite
pages

•

Call up the page stored in “blue”.

•

Factory setting is “P103”.

(Analogue mode only)

View in
multi
window

Watch TV and Teletext in two windows at once

•

Operations can be made only in Teletext screen.

(Press twice)

•

Select Picture and text
On or Off

Store
frequently
viewed
pages

Store frequently viewed pages
in the colour bar

(List mode only)

As page is
displayed

The number changes to white.

Corresponding
colour button

■

To change stored pages

Enter new page number

Colour button you
want to change

press
and
hold

press
and
hold

up

down

red

green

blue

yellow

<< 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 >>

17:51 28 Feb

TELETEXT

INFORMATION

red

green

red

yellow

blue

red

green

STTL

blue

yellow yellow

Advanced

Main Menu

VIERA Link

Picture

Sound

Setup

Picture Menu 1/2

Viewing Mode Dynamic

Contrast
Brightness
Colour
Sharpness
Tint
Colour Balance Warm
Colour Management Off
P-NR Off

18

19

(p. 21)

Off

Tuning Menu

Auto Setup Access
Analogue Programme Edit

Access

DVB Manual Tuning
Analogue Manual Tuning

Access

Add New DVB Services Access

Access

New Service Message
DVB Signal Condition Access

On

(p. 26)

How to Use Menu Functions

•

How to Use Menu Functions

(picture, sound quality, etc.)

Display the menu

3

2

4

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

•

Displays the functions that can be set
(varies according to the input signal)

Note

•

To initialize all settings

“Shipping Condition”

(p. 29)

■

To return to TV
at any time

■

To return to the
previous screen

Select the menu

Select the item

(example: Picture Menu)

Adjust or select

(example: Picture Menu)

(example: Picture Menu)

Changed

Number and positions
of alternatives

Moved

■

Choose from among alternatives

■

Adjust using the slide bar

1

Displays the next screen

■

Go to the next screen

■

To change menu pages

up

down

■

Overview

(p. 35)

Main Menu

VIERA Link

Picture

Sound

Setup

The menu of the accessed
equipment

(p. 20)

(p. 20)

•

Only available items can be selected.

access

select

change

store or access

(Required by some
functions)

select

(p. 21)

INPUT

OPTION

DIRECT TV REC

EXIT

RETURN

TV

EXIT

RETURN

Picture Menu

Viewing Mode Dynamic
Contrast
Brightness
Colour
Sharpness
Tint
Colour Balance Warm
Colour Management Off
P-NR Off

Colour Balance Normal

Sharpness

Tuning Menu Access

1/2

VIERA Link Menu

VIERA Link Control
Speaker Selection

Picture Menu

Viewing Mode Dynamic
Contrast
Brightness
Colour
Sharpness
Tint
Colour Balance Warm
Colour Management Off
P-NR Off

Picture Menu

MPEG NR Off
3D-COMB Off
Reset to Default Set

Sound Menu

Mode Music
Bass
Treble
Balance
Surround
Volume Correction
Preferred Multi Audio
MPX
HDMI1 Input

Sound Menu

Reset to Default Set

Setup Menu

AV Colour System
DVB Profile Edit Access
DVB Service List
Q-Link Settings Access
Child Lock Access
Tuning Menu
Off Timer Off
Language
Teletext TOP

Setup Menu

Shipping Condition Access
Common Interface Access
System Update Access
Power Save Off
Side Panel Off
Input Labels
Banner Display Timeout
VIERA Link
Time Zone

Setup Menu

Refresh Rate
Software License Access
System Information Access

Recorder
Home Cinema

Off

English
Stereo
Auto

Auto

Access

Access

Access

Access
3 seconds
On
Auto

100Hz

1/2

2/2

1/2

2/2

1/3

2/3

3/3

Q-Link Settings

Q-Link AV2
AV2 out DVB
Download Access

Advanced

Menu

Item Adjustments / Confi gurations (alternatives)

VIERA Link

VIERA Link Control

Controls the connected Panasonic equipment
“Easy control only with VIERA remote control” (p. 35)
“Speaker control” (p. 35)

•

You can also access VIERA Link Menu directly using the VIERA Link button on the
remote control.

Speaker Selection

Picture

Viewing Mode

Basic picture mode (Dynamic / Normal / Cinema)

•

Set for each input signal

Contrast, Brightness,
Colour, Sharpness

Adjusts colour, brightness, etc. for each picture mode to suit your taste

Tint

Adjusts tint of image

•

For NTSC signal reception only

Colour Balance

Chooses the colour balance of the entire image (Cool / Normal / Warm)

Colour Management

Automatically adjusts colours to vivid ones (Off / On)

•

Not valid on PC signal

P-NR

Picture Noise Reduction
Automatically reduces unwanted picture noise (Off / Normal / Dynamic / Auto)

•

Not valid on HDMI, PC signal or DVB

MPEG NR

Automatically reduces noise for watching DTV, DVD and VCD (Off / Min / Mid / Max)

3D-COMB

Automatically makes still pictures and slow pictures look more vivid (Off / On)

•

For PAL or NTSC signal reception only

•

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

Reset to Default

Press the OK button to reset the present Picture Mode to the default settings

Sound

Mode

Basic sound mode (Music / Speech)

Bass

Adjusts the output level of deep bass

Treble

Adjusts the output level of high-pitch, shrill sound

Balance

Adjusts volume level of right and left speakers

Surround

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

Volume Correction

Adjusts volume of individual channel or input mode

Preferred Multi Audio

Selects the preferred language for DVB multi audio (depending on the broadcaster)

MPX

Select stereo / monaural (Mono / Stereo)

•

Normally: Stereo

•

Stereo signal cannot be received: Mono

•

M1 / M2: Available while mono signal is transmitted

•

Analogue mode only

HDMI1 Input

Select to fi t the input signal (Auto / Digital / Analogue) (p. 33)
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

Reset to Default

Press the OK button to reset the present Sound Mode to the default settings

Menu

Item Adjustments / Confi gurations (alternatives)

Setup

AV Colour System

Selects optional colour system based on video signals in AV mode

(Auto / PAL / SECAM / M.NTSC / NTSC)

DVB Profi le Edit

Creates list of favourite programmes (p. 25)

DVB Service List

Skips the unwanted DVB channels (p. 25)

Q-Link Settings

Q-Link

Selects which AV terminal is to be used for data communication between this TV and a
compatible recording equipment (AV1 / AV2) (p. 32)

AV1 / AV2 out

Chooses the signal to be transmitted from the TV to Q-Link

(Analogue / DVB / AV1 / AV2 / Monitor)

•

Monitor: Image displayed on screen

•

Component, PC and HDMI signals cannot be outputted

Download

Downloads analogue channel information to a Q-Link compatible equipment connected
to the TV

Child Lock

Locks a programme channel to prevent access to it (p. 25)

Tuning Menu

Auto Setup

Automatically sets the channels received in the area (p. 27)

Analogue
Programme Edit

Edits analogue channels (p. 27)

DVB Manual
Tuning

Sets the DVB channels manually (p. 28)

Analogue
Manual Tuning

Sets the analogue channels manually (p. 28)

Add New DVB
Services

Adds new DVB services (p. 28)

New Service
Message

Selects whether to give a notifi cation message when a new DVB service is found
(p. 28)

DVB Signal
Condition

Checks the DVB signal condition (p. 28)

Off Timer

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

Language

OSD Language

Changes language for on-screen displays

Teletext
Language

Selects teletext language (West / East1 / East2)

•

West: English, French, German, Greek, Italian, Spanish, Swedish, Turkish

•

East1: Czech, English, Estonian, Lettish, Rumanian, Russian, Ukrainian

•

East2: Czech, Hungarian, Lettish, Polish, Rumanian

Preferred Subtitles

Selects the preferred language for DVB subtitles (depending on the broadcaster)

•

To display subtitles p. 13

Teletext

Teletext display mode (TOP (FLOF) / List) (p. 16)

Shipping Condition

Resets all settings, for example, when moving house (p. 29)

Common Interface

Uses to watch pay-TV (p. 23)

System Update

Downloads new software to TV (p. 23)

Power Save

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

Side Panel

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

•

The recommended setting is “High” to prevent panel “image retention”

Input Labels

Labels or skips each input terminals (p. 30)

Banner Display
Timeout

Sets how long the information banner (p. 13) stays on screen

•

0 (No display) to 10 sec. in 1-sec. increments

VIERA Link

Sets to use VIERA Link functions (Off / On) (p. 34)

Time Zone

Adjusts the time data (p. 23)

Refresh Rate

Changes the image processing of the panel (depending on the input signal) (50Hz / 100Hz)

•

Set to “100Hz” normally

Software License

Displays the software licence information

System Information

Displays the system information of this TV

20

21

■

Menu list

•

How to Use Menu Functions

(picture, sound quality, etc.)

How to Use Menu Functions

■

Menu list

•

A different menu will be displayed while PC is used. (p. 31)

•

Only available items can be selected.

Advanced

Main Menu

VIERA Link

Picture

Sound

Setup

Off

Power Save
Side Panel Off

Off

2/3

Common Interface Access
System Update Access

Input Labels
Banner Display Timeout

3 seconds

VIERA Link

On

Setup Menu

Time Zone

Auto

Power Save Off
Side Panel Off

22

23

DVB Settings

Select “Setup”

Select “Common Interface”, “System Update”
or “Time Zone”

Set

■

To return to TV

(DVB mode)

DVB Settings provide access to various advanced features.

•

DVB Settings (DVB)

(pay-TV, software update, time adjustment)

System

Update

Update
TV's
software
system

■

To update immediately

System Update

Auto Update Search in Standby

System Update Search Now

On

Select “Auto Update Search in Standby” and then set “On” or “Off”

•

On: Automatically performs
a search in standby and
downloads an update, if any
software updates are available

Download new software to TV.

•

For details (p. 39)

If System Update is performed, the software will be updated (it may change TV
functions). If you do not wish to do so, set “Auto Update Search in Standby” to Off.

The Common Interface Module menu provides access to software contained on Common
Interface (CI) Modules.
This TV receiver works only Pay TV modules complying with CI standard.

Off

2 of 2Common Interface

Slot 1:

Module inserted

Access “Common Interface”

select, go

Coloured characters

Follow the on-screen instructions

example:

•

On-screen operation guide
may not correspond to the
remote control buttons.

Caution

•

Turn Off Mains power On / Off switch
whenever inserting or removing the CI
module.

•

If a view card and a card reader
come as a set, fi rst insert the card
reader, then insert the view
card into the card reader.

•

Do not insert the module up side down.

•

The features that appear on screen are dependent on the contents of the selected CI
module.

•

Normally pay-TV services will appear without and .
If pay-TV services does not appear, perform and .

•

For more details, see the manual of the CI module, or check with the broadcaster.

Insert the CI module (optional)

Pay-TV

Common

Interface

Select
“System Update Search Now”

Searches for an
update (for several
min.) and displays
a corresponding
message if any

Download

•

Download may take
for about 20 min.

Time Zone

Adjust the
time data
automatically

Auto : The time data will be adjusted according to your

area automatically.

Others : The time data will be corrected based on GMT.

Set the time

4

3

5

1

2

Display the menu

If in Analogue mode

Select DVB

access

access

select

access

select

set

select

access

select

set

select

CI slot

Insert or

remove

straightly

and

completely

CI module

Rear of the TV

INPUT

OPTION

DIRECT TV REC

EXIT

RETURN

TV

EXIT

red

yellow

blue

green

Advanced

Main Menu

VIERA Link

Picture

Sound

Setup

Off

1/3

Shipping Condition

DVB Profile Edit Access
DVB Service List

Q-Link Settings

Child Lock Access

Access

Tuning Menu
Off Timer Off
Language
Teletext TOP

Setup Menu

Wed 12/05/04 10:46Profile Editor

BBC One Wales

All DVB Services

1

BBC THREE7
E414
CBBC Channel70
Cartoon Nwk72
BBCi105
BBC Radio Wales719
BBC Radio Cymru720

BBC One Wales

Profile 1

1

Wed 12/05/04 10:46Profile Editor

BBC One Wales

All DVB Services

1

BBC THREE7
E414
CBBC Channel70
Cartoon Nwk72
BBCi105
BBC Radio Wales719
BBC Radio Cymru720

Profile 1

24

25

Editing Channels

Select “Setup”

Select “DVB Profi le Edit”,
“DVB Service List” or
“Child Lock”

Set

You can make your favourite channel lists, skip unwanted channels and control channel audience.

■

To return to TV

•

Editing Channels

Control
channel
audience

Child Lock

1 of 2Child Lock-PIN Entry

Please enter new PIN

PIN

* * * *

Child Lock

Service List

Change PIN

Access

Wed 12/05/04 10:46Child Lock Service List

BBC One Wales

Service Name

1

BBC THREE7
E414
CBBC Channel70
Cartoon Nwk72
BBCi105
BBC Radio Wales719
BBC Radio Cymru720

Lock

DVB
DVB
DVB
DVB
DVB
DVB
DVB
DVB

Type

■

To change the PIN number

Select “Change PIN” in and enter a new PIN number twice.

You can lock specifi c channels and control who watches them.
(When a channel is selected, a message appears; by entering the PIN number, you can
watch the channel.)

Appears when the channel is locked

Enter the PIN number (4 digits)

Select “Service List”

•

To cancel

Select the locked channel

•

To lock all channels

•

To cancel all channel locks

Select the channel to be locked

Note

•

Setting “Shipping Condition” (p. 29) erases the PIN number and all settings.

•

Enter the PIN number twice at fi rst
setting.

•

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

Select DVB or Analogue

•

“DVB Profi le Edit” and “DVB Service List” are
available in DVB mode only.

•

To add all channels
to the list

Create your favourite channel list (Profi le) from various broadcasters (up to 4: Profi le 1 to 4).
The list is displayed in information banner (p. 13) and then easily accessed.

To display
another Profi le

A channel is added

Select a channel and add it to the list

Store

■

To edit Profi le

Select the fi eld of Profi le to edit and:

•

To name the Profi le

Select the character

•

To move the channel

Select the new position Confi rm

•

To delete the channel

•

To delete all channels

List
favourite
channels

DVB

Profi le Edit

(DVB mode)

Skip
unwanted
channels

DVB

Service

List

(DVB mode)

You can hide unwanted services. The deleted services cannot be displayed except in this function.
Use this function to skip unwanted services.

Select a service and add / delete

CBBC Channel

DVB Service List

Cartoon Nwk
BBCi

BBC Radio Wales

BBC Radio Cymru
BBC ONE Wales
BBC THREE

70

72
105

719

720

1
7

4

3

5

1

2

Display the menu

:add

:delete (skip)

access

select

access

select

select

add / delete

select

select

set

select

access

INPUT

OPTION

DIRECT TV REC

EXIT

RETURN

blue

red

green

yellow

green

yellow

green

blue

TV

EXIT

yellow

blue

Advanced

Main Menu

VIERA Link

Picture

Sound

Setup

Off

1/3

Shipping Condition

DVB Profile Edit
DVB Service List
Q-Link Settings
Child Locks

Tuning Menu

Off Timer Off
Language
Teletext TOP

Access

Setup Menu

Off

Tuning Menu

Auto Setup Access
Analogue Programme Edit

Access

DVB Manual Tuning
Analogue Manual Tuning

Access

Add New DVB Services Access

Access

New Service Message
DVB Signal Condition Access

On

26

27

•

Tuning Channels

Set DVB and
Analogue
channels
automatically

Auto Setup

Set

6

Tuning Channels

Select “Setup”

Select “Tuning Menu”

Display the menu

Select a function

You can re-tune all TV channels when moving house or search for new services which may have recently
started broadcasting.

■

To return to TV

Select DVB or Analogue

•

“DVB Manual Tuning”, “Add New DVB Services”, “New Service
Message” and “DVB Signal Condition” are available in DVB mode only.

•

“Analogue Programme Edit” and “Analogue Manual Tuning” are
available in Analogue mode only.

Automatically set the DVB and Analogue channels received in the area.
If a Child Lock PIN number (p. 25) has been set, it must be entered.

Start Auto Setup

•

All previous settings are erased.

•

The analogue settings are downloaded to a Q-Link compatible equipment connected to the TV.

•

When the operation is completed, the digital broadcast of programme number “1” will appear.
If no DVB services are found, the analogue broadcast will appear.

•

If tuning has not done completely “DVB Manual Tuning”, “Analogue Manual Tuning”

Auto Setup - Digital and Analogue

This will take about 3 mins.

Analogue Scan 2 78 1 41

Digital Scan 5 69

62

Channel Service Name Type Quality

CBBC Channel DVB 10
62 BBC Radio Wales DVB 10
62

BBC Radio Cymru

DVB 10

62

E4

DVB 10

62

Cartoon Nwk

DVB 10

CH 29

Analogue

-

CH 33

BBC1

Analogue

-

Settings are made automatically

3

4

5

2

1

access

select

access

select

access

select

Edit
Analogue
channels

■

Delete

■

Add

■

Move

■

Change
name

■

Change
sound
system

■

Change
colour
system

Analogue

Programme

Edit

Analogue Programme Edit

1CH33
2CH21
3CH21
4CH60
5CH21

Prog. Chan. Name

1 2 3
X Y Z
F T P

4 5 6

SC1 Auto
SC1 Auto
SC1 Auto

SC1 Auto

SC1 Auto

Sound Sys.

Colour Sys.

■

To change sound system based on signals

Select the
“Sound Sys.” fi eld

Select
sound system

SC1 : PAL B, G, H / SECAM B, G
SC2 : PAL I
SC3 : PAL D, K / SECAM D, K
F : SECAM L / L’

Analogue Programme Edit

1CH33
2CH21
3CH21
4CH60
5CH21

Prog. Chan. Name

1 2 3
X Y Z
F T P

4 5 6

SC1 Auto
SC1 Auto
SC1 Auto
SC1 Auto
SC1 Auto

Sound Sys.

Colour Sys.

Analogue Programme Edit

1 CH33
2 CH21
3 CH21
4 CH60
5 CH21

Prog. Chan. Name

1 2 3
X Y Z
F T P

4 5 6

SC1 Auto
SC1 Auto
SC1 Auto
SC1 Auto
SC1 Auto

Sound Sys.

Colour Sys.

■

To change the name of the broadcaster displayed when selecting channels

Cursor

Select the channel to edit

Edit

■

To delete

After confi rming, press

■

To add

After confi rming, press

Edit the analogue programme position settings

Analogue Programme Edit

1CH33
2CH21
3CH21
4CH60
5CH21

Prog. Chan. Name

1 2 3
X Y Z
F T P

4 5 6

SC1 Auto
SC1 Auto
SC1 Auto
SC1 Auto
SC1 Auto

Sound Sys.

Colour Sys.

Select the “Colour Sys.” fi eld

Select colour system

■

To change colour system based on signal

•

Normally, select “Auto”

■

To move

Select new

position

Channel

Name

Select the “Name” fi eld

Enter the “User Input” mode

Select the character

( Maximum: fi ve characters)

Set

•

To change channel number

“Analogue Manual Tuning” (p. 28)

select

■

To return to TV

For Auto Setup, using the buttons on the front of the TV

Press repeatedly until “Auto Setup” appears

Access “Auto Setup”

Start “Auto Setup”

INPUT

OPTION

DIRECT TV REC

EXIT

RETURN

Auto Setup

All tuning data will be erased

Start Auto Setup

EXIT

RETURN

TV

EXIT

3 FTP

Corontation Street
CH05 SC1 PAL

23:35

Change category

green

red

red

green

yellow

yellow

red

Profile 1

Advanced

Main Menu

VIERA Link

Picture

Sound

Setup

1/3

Q-Link Settings
Child Lock
Tuning Menu
Off Timer Off
Language
Teletext

Shipping Condition Access

TOP

Setup Menu

DVB Profile Edit
DVB Service List

OPTION

DIRECT TV REC

RETURN

INPUT

EXIT

28

29

Check the message and initialise

Follow the on-screen instructions

•

“Auto Setup” will automatically start. (p. 10)

■

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

“Auto Setup” (p. 27)

Tuning Channels

3

2

4

Select “Setup”

Select “Shipping Condition”

Display the menu

Set

■

To return to TV

Restore Settings

Shipping

Condition

Restore
Settings

Resets the TV to its original condition, i.e. no channels tuned in.
All settings (channels, picture, sound quality, etc.) are reset.

1

•

Restore Settings

•

Tuning Channels

Off

DVB Signal Condition

DVB Programme [70] CBBC Channel

0 5 10

Signal Quality
Signal Strength

Selects a channel and checks the DVB signal condition.
Use for adjusting the direction of the aerial.

Signal Quality:

•

Green bar Good

•

Yellow bar Poor

•

Red bar Bad (Check the aerial)

•

To change the programme during the menu appears

Check
DVB signal

DVB Signal

Condition

Display a
notifi cation
message

New Service

Message

Selects whether to give a notifi cation message when a new DVB service is found. (Off / On)

set

Set DVB
channel
manually

Normally use “Auto Setup” or “Add New DVB Services” for the DVB channel setting.
If tuning has not done completely, use this function.

DVB Manual Tuning

Signal Quality

Stopped

0 10

Signal Strength 0 10

Frequency MHz

[

CH21

]

474,00

Prog. Channel Net ID. Quality

TS ID.Service Name

•

All services found will be added to the
DVB Service List (p. 25) automatically.

DVB Manual

Tuning

Add
DVB channel
automatically

Any new services found will be added to the DVB Service List (p. 25) automatically.

Add New DVB Services

Please wait!

This will take about 3 mins.

569

Prog. Channel Service Name Net ID. TS ID. Quality

ZDF
ARD

start

•

The new service is added with the current settings
saved as they are.

Add New

DVB Services

Set Analogue
channel
manually

Fine Tuning

Programme 1 [CH33]

Analogue Manual Tuning

Manual Tuning 2 78 411

■

Fine Tuning

Use to make small adjustments to the tuning of an individual channel (affected by weather
conditions, etc.)

■

Manual Tuning

Set Analogue channel manually after Auto Setup.
If a VCR is connected with only the RF cable, select programme position “0”.

Search and storeSelect the channelSelect the programme position

Analogue

Manual Tuning

adjust frequency

( set where the level of “Signal Quality”

becomes the maximum)

select channel

search

store

search

access

select

access

select

New DVB service found!

Press OK to add new service.

Press EXIT to lgnore.

EXIT

Shipping Condition

All tuning data will be erased

Confirm

Are you sure?
Are you sure?

EXIT

RETURN

Advanced

Menu

Item Adjustments / Confi gurations (options)

Picture

Advanced
PC
Settings

W/B High R White balance of bright red area

and

repeatedly adjusted

W/B High B White balance of bright blue area

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)

Setup

PC
Setup

Input
Resolution

Switches to a wide view

•

VGA (640 × 480 pixels), WVGA (852 × 480 pixels),
XGA (1,024 × 768 pixels), WXGA (1,366 × 768 pixels)

•

Options change depending on signals

Clock Set to the minimum level if noise occurs

H-pos

Adjusts horizontal position

V-pos

Adjusts vertical position

Clock Phase

Eliminates fl icker and distortion

•

Adjust after Clock adjustment

•

Set to the minimum level if noise occurs

Sync

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)

OPTION

DIRECT TV REC

EXIT

RETURN

INPUT

Input Selection

AV1
AV2/AV2S
COMPONENT

PC

HDMI1
HDMI2
TV

Main Menu

VIERA Link

Picture

Sound

Setup

2/3

Time Zone Auto

VIERA Link On

Common Interface
System Update

Input Labels

Banner Display Timeout

3 seconds

Access

Setup Menu

Power Save Off
Side Panel Off

30

31

•

Displaying PC Screen on TV

•

Input Labels

■

To return to TV

Displaying PC Screen on TV

Select the external input

Select “PC”

The screen of the PC connected to the TV can be displayed on the TV.
You can also listen to PC sound with the audio cable connected. To connect PC

(p. 36)

•

Corresponding signals (p. 40)

•

If “H-freq.” or “V-freq.” is shown in red,
the signals may not be supported.

■

PC menu setting (changed as desired)

•

To make settings “How to Use Menu Functions” to (p. 18)

•

Other items p. 20 and p. 21

Input Labels

2

3

4

Select “Setup”

Select “Input Labels”

Display the menu

Select a input terminal and set

■

To return to TV

For easier identifi cation and selection of the input mode, you can label each input terminals or skip
terminal that is not connected to any equipment.
(To select the input mode

p. 14)

1

The labels you set will be displayed in “Input Selection” menu (p. 14) or banner.

•

If “Skip” is selected, you cannot select the mode.

2

1

■

User Input

You can name each input terminals freely.

set

select

access

select

access

select

Select “User Input”

access

select

Set characters

store

select

(maximum: ten characters)

access

select

INPUT

OPTION

DIRECT TV REC

EXIT

RETURN

EXIT

TV

Input Labels

AV1 DVD

AV2/AV2S AV2/AV2S
COMPONENT COMPONENT
PC PC
HDMI1 HDMI1
HDMI2 HDMI2

User Input

Name

ABCDEFGH I JKLMN
UVWXYZ 0123456
abcde f gh i j k lmn
uvwxyz()+- . *_

OPQRST
789! : #
opqr s t

Advanced

Connection

Function

VIERA Link and Q-Link VIERA Link only Q-Link only

Easy playback

OOO

Power on link

OOO

Power off link

OOO

Speaker control

O

(not via SCART)

O

-

Easy control only with
VIERA remote control

O

(not via SCART)

O

-

Direct TV Recording

O

(not via HDMI)

-

O

Analogue channel download

O

(not via HDMI)

-

O

(HDMI) (SCART) (HDMI) (SCART)

32

33

•

HDMI Functions

•

Q-Link Functions

Q-Link Functions

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

■

Condition

■

Features available

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

Information
/ Message

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.)

Power
on link
and Easy
playback

When VCR or DVD recorder starts playback or direct navigator / function menu
for the equipment 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.)

Power off
link

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.)

•

Use the VCR / DVD recorder with the following logos:
“Q-Link”, “NEXTVIEWLINK”, “DATA LOGIC”, “Easy Link”, “Megalogic”, or “SMARTLINK”

•

Connect the equipment to this TV’s AV1 or AV2 terminal via a “fully-wired” SCART cable. (p. 36)

•

Q-Link terminal setup in Setup menu (Q-Link, AV1 / AV2 out). (p. 21)

• “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.

■

Download analogue channel settings

•

Perform Auto Setup. (p. 27)

When fi rst using this TV, see “Auto Setup”. (p. 10)

•

Perform download to the equipment. (p. 21)

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

HDMI (high-defi nition multimedia interface) allows you to enjoy high-defi nition digital images and high-
quality sound by connecting the TV 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. 36).

Note

•

HDMI is the world’s fi rst 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 (

∗

2).

•

When the DVI to HDMI adapter cable is used, connect the audio cable to the audio input terminal (HDMI1: use
COMPONENT-AUDIO terminals).

•

Audio settings can be made on the “HDMI1 Input” menu screen. (p. 20)

•

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”.

•

These HDMI connectors are compatible with HDCP (High-Bandwidth Digital Content Protection) copyright
protection.

•

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, 1080i and 1080p. Match the output setting of the digital equipment.

•

For details of the applicable HDMI signals, see p. 40.

HDMI Functions

■

Summary of Control functions

Connecting with an HDMI cable to Panasonic equipment with VIERA Link function, you can control the equipment
(p. 34).

You can use VIERA Link and Q-Link functions together.

What you
see is
What you
record

OPTION

INPUT

RETURN

EXIT

DIRECT TV REC

Direct TV Recording:

Recording the current programme in VCR / DVD recorder
immediately.

■

To change DVB channel, stop recording

•

When Direct TV Recording is performed, the
recording equipment is automatically turned on if it
is in Standby mode.

•

The recording equipment is recording from its own
tuner. You can turn the TV off during recording
(Analogue only).

•

If you turn the TV off during recording from an AV
source, the recording will be stopped.

•

When Direct TV Recording is performed while
watching DVB channel, the DVB programme
position is locked and no other DVB channel can
be selected. However you can watch analogue
channels.

DIRECT TV REC

EXIT

Advanced

•

HDMI Functions

Off

Off

Off

Setup Menu 2/3

VIERA Link

On

Banner Display Timeout

3 seconds

Input Labels

System Update

Time Zone Auto

Common Interface

Power Save Off
Side Panel Off

DIRECT TV REC

INPUT

OPTION

EXIT

RETURN

34

35

Set to “On”

(default is On)

Select “Setup”

Select “VIERA Link”

2

1

3

Display the menu

∗

Enjoy additional HDMI Inter-Operability with Panasonic products which have “HDAVI Control” function.
This TV supports “HDAVI Control 2” function.
Connections to some Panasonic equipment (DVD Recorder DIGA, HD Video Camera, Player theatre,
Amplifi er, etc.) with HDMI cables allow you to interface them automatically.
The equipment with “HDAVI Control” function enables the following operations:

•

Easy playback (p. 35)

•

Power on link (p. 35)

•

Power off link (p. 35)

•

Speaker control (p. 35)

In addition, the equipment with “HDAVI Control 2” function enables the following operation:

•

Easy control only with VIERA remote control (p. 35)
These features are limited to models incorporating Panasonic’s “HDAVI Control” and “VIERA Link”.
VIERA Link “HDAVI Control”, based on the control functions provided by HDMI which is an industry
standard known as HDMI CEC (Consumer Electronics Control), is a unique function that we have
developed and added. As such, its operation with other manufacturers’ equipment that supports HDMI
CEC cannot be guaranteed.
Refer to individual manuals for compatibility information. About applicable equipment, consult your local
Panasonic dealer.

VIERA Link “ ControlTM”

∗

4

HDMI Functions

■

HDMI cable

This function needs an HDMI compliant (fully wired) cable. Non-HDMI-compliant cables cannot be utilized.
It is recommended that you use Panasonic’s HDMI cable. Recommended part number:

•

RP-CDHG15 (1.5 m)

•

RP-CDHG30 (3.0 m)

•

RP-CDHG50 (5.0 m)

Easy
playback

Automatic Input switching-When the connected Panasonic equipment is operated, input
mode is switched automatically. When it is stopped operating, input mode is returned.

Power on
link

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

Power off
link

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

•

This function will work even if the TV enters standby mode automatically by Off Timer
function or auto power standby function.

■

Preparations

Setup the equipment to enable this function. Read the manuals of the equipment.
About connections, see “External Equipment” (p. 37). Read the manuals of the equipment too.

■

For the fi rst time / When adding new equipment, reconnecting equipment or changing setup
After connection turn the equipment on and then switch the TV on.
Select the input mode to HDMI1 or HDMI2 (p. 14), and make sure that an image is displayed
correctly.

Main Menu

VIERA Link

Picture

Sound

Setup

Speaker
control

You can control the theatre speaker with TV’s remote control.
This function is available when Panasonic Amplifi er or Player theatre is connected.

•

If you cannot access the menu, check the
settings and the equipment (p. 34).

Display “VIERA Link Menu”

■

TV

TV speakers are active.

■

Home Cinema

Adjustment for equipment
(automatically turned on if it is in
Standby mode).

Volume up / down

Mute

Select “Speaker Selection”

Set to “Home Cinema” or

“TV”

•

The sound of TV speakers is mute.

•

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

Easy
control
only with
VIERA
remote
control

You can control some functions of the
connected Panasonic equipment with
this TV remote control (point the remote
control at the TV’s signal receiver).

•

If you cannot access the menu, check the
settings and the equipment (p. 34).

Access the menu of the equipment

Display “VIERA Link Menu”

•

Example:

•

About the operations for the equipment, read the manual of the equipment.

DVD Recorder DIGA HD Video Camera Player theatre

HDD

FUNCTION MENU

Playback

Recording

Delete

Copy

To Others

ALL

DATE/TIME

2006.12. 1 10:46

8 / 8

Listen

Start

Watch

Import/Record

Setup

Move the cursor / select the
menu

Move the cursor / access /
adjust

Store / Set / Access

Return to the previous
menu

Exit the menu

O

The same functions with
the OPTION button of the
equipment

Access when the key words
are displayed on colour bar

•

Available VIERA remote control buttons:
(depending on the connected equipment)

Operate the menu of the equipment

select

set

access

select

Select the

equipment you
want to access

access

select

Select “VIERA Link Control”

select

select

set

VIERA Link Menu

VIERA Link Control

Speaker Selection

Recorder
Home Cinema

red

green

RETURN

EXIT

PTION

yellow

blue

VIERA Link Menu

VIERA Link Control

Speaker Selection

Recorder
Home Cinema

Advanced

•

External Equipment

Connector

Recording / Playback
(equipment)

AV1 AV2

COMPONENT

AUDIO OUT

12

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)
To use amplifi er with speaker system
Q-Link
Direct TV Recording
VIERA Link

VIDEO

RGB

AUDIO

AUDIO

VIDEO

AV

S VIDEO

AV2

COMPONENT

VIDEO

RGB

AV1

PC

AUDIO

IN

L

R

Y

P

B

P

R

HDMI1 HDMI2

LR

36

37

These diagrams show our recommendations for how to connect the TV to your various equipment.
For other connections, consult the instructions for each piece of equipment, the table below, and the
specifi cations (p. 43).

External Equipment

■

Easy playback, Easy control
only with VIERA remote control

■

Home Cinema

Panasonic DVD Recorder,
HD Video Camera, etc.

Panasonic
Amplifi er

Panasonic DVD Recorder

Speaker system

Panasonic
Player theatre

HD Video Camera

•

Use fully wired HDMI compliant cable.

•

Read the manuals of the equipment too.

VIERA Link (p. 34)

Speaker system

: Recommended Connection

■

Types of connectable equipment to each connector

Computer

Amplifi er with speaker system

PC

(Viewing)

(Listening)

To listen with speakers

Conversion adapter

(if necessary)

Set top box DVD Recorder / VCR

SCART

cable

RF cable

SCART cable

To watch satellite broadcasts

To record / playback

To watch DVDs

DVD player

SCART
cable

Fully wired HDMI
compliant cable

(Viewing)

(Listening)

or

This slot is for services by the
Panasonic dealer.

Y

B

P

PR

L

R

FAQs, etc.

•

Technical Information

Signal name

Aspect modes

Aspect Control Signal

Widescreen signal

(WSS)

Control signal through SCART

(pin 8) or HDMI terminal

Auto 16:9 14:9 Just

4:3

4:3

Full

Zoom1 Zoom2 Zoom3TVAV1 AV2 Component

AV1 AV2

HDMI1HDMI

2

TV/AV1/AV2

PAL

O OOOO

-

OOOOOO

-

OO

--

PAL 525/60

O OOOO

-

OOO

--- -

OO

--

DVB

O OOOO

-

OOOO

-- - ----

M.NTSC

O OOOO

-

OOO

--- -

OO

--

NTSC(AV input only)

O OOOO

-

OOO

--- -

OO

--

Component/HDMI

SD

525(480)/60i

O OOOO

-

OOO

--- - - -

OO

525(480)/60p

O OOOO

-

OOO

--- - - -

OO

625(576)/50i

O OOOO

-

OOO

---

O

--

OO

625(576)/50p

O OOOO

-

OOO

---

O

--

OO

HD

750(720)/50p

O OOOOO O O O

--- - - -

OO

750(720)/60p

O OOOOO O O O

--- - - -

OO

1125(1080)/50i

O OOOOO O O O

--- - - -

OO

1125(1080)/60i

O OOOOO O O O

--- - - -

OO

1125(1080)/50p

O OOOOO O O O

--- - - -

OO

1125(1080)/60p

O OOOOO O O O

--- - - -

OO

PC input

-

O

--

O

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

38

39

Technical Information

Aspect Ratio

Note

•

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 defi nition) and HD (High defi nition) signals separately.

•

To select the ratio manually: (Only “16:9” or “4:3” in PC mode)

The optimum size and aspect can be chosen, and you can enjoy fi ner images. (p. 13)

■

Auto: Auto aspect determines the best aspect ratio to use to fi ll your screen. It does this using a four step process
to determine if the picture being viewed is a widescreen picture.

Just

14:916:9

Zoom3Zoom2Zoom1

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

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

Displays the image
at the standard
“14:9” without
enlargement.

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

Displays a 4:3
image full-screen.
Stretching is only
noticeable at
the left and right
edges.

Displays a
“2.35:1” letterbox
(anamorphic)
image full-screen
without distortion.
At “16:9”, displays
the image at its
maximum (with
slight enlargement).

Auto

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

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 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 identifi cation 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” 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 fi ll the screen. This

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

•

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

•

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

•

Image or sound may not be available for the fi rst 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 Amplifi er or Player theatre. Read the manuals of
the equipment.

•

If you connect the same kind of equipment at once (for example: one DIGA to HDMI1 / another DIGA to HDMI2),
VIERA Link is available for the terminal with the smaller number.

•

“HDAVI Control 2” is the newest standard (current as of February, 2007) for Panasonic’s HDAVI Control
compatible equipment. This standard is compatible with Panasonic’s conventional HDAVI equipment.

HDMI connections to some Panasonic equipment allow you to interface them automatically. (p. 34)

VIERA Link “ ControlTM”

4:3 Full

Displays a “4:3”
image enlarged
horizontally to fi t
the screen.

4:3

Displays the
image at the
standard “4:3”
without distortion.

Note

•

During downloading, do not turn Off the TV or touch any button.
(The TV is automatically activated after downloading is completed.)

•

The message might be the notifi cation beforehand. In this case, the schedule information (the date that the new version
can be used) will appear. You can set the reservation for update. The update will not start when the TV is set to Off.

■

To update automatically

Set “Auto Update Search in Standby” to “On” (p. 23)
If there is a new version software being broadcast, the TV will download this automatically.

•

The automatic updating sequence is carried out at 3:00 AM and 5:00 AM every night under the following conditions.
Standby (TV turned Off with the remote control)
Recording is not in progress.

■

To update manually

Perform “System Update Search Now” (p. 23)
If there is an update available, a notifi cation banner is displayed.

•

To download new software, press “OK” Downloading (approx. 20 min.)
If you choose not to download, press “EXIT”.

Update system software regularly to ensure that you have latest version software.
If there is an update available, a notifi cation banner is displayed when the channel has the update information.

Updating the software system (DVB mode)

•

To download new software, press “OK” Downloading (approx. 20 min.)
If you choose not to download, press “EXIT”.

SCART and HDMI terminal information

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)

CVBS in (video)
RGB status earth
Status RGB
Earth

-­Q-Link data
Status CVBS
Audio in (L)
Audio earth
Audio in (R)

21
19
17
15
13
11
9
7
5
3
1

20
18
16
14
12
10
8
6
4
2

■

AV1 SCART terminal

(RGB, VIDEO, Q-Link)

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

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)

CVBS in (video)
RGB status earth
Status RGB
Earth

-­Q-Link data
Status CVBS
Audio in (L)
Audio earth
Audio in (R)

21
19
17
15
13
11
9
7
5
3
1

20
18
16
14
12
10
8
6
4
2

■

AV2 SCART terminal

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

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

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

+5V Power
SDA
Reserved (in cable but N.C. on device)
TMDS Clock−
TMDS Clock+
TMDS Data0 Shield
TMDS Data1−
TMDS Data1+
TMDS Data2 Shield

19
17
15
13
11
9
7
5
3
1

18
16
14
12
10
8
6
4
2

■

HDMI terminal

FAQs, etc.

•

Frequently Asked Questions

•

Technical Information

40

41

Technical Information

Input signal that can be displayed

Note

•

Signals other than above may not be displayed properly.

•

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

•

Applicable input signal for PC is basically compatible to VESA standard timing.

•

PC signal is magnifi ed or compressed for display, so that it may not be possible to show fi ne detail
with suffi cient clarity.

Signal name COMPONENT HDMI

525 (480) / 60i

∗∗

525 (480) / 60p

∗∗

625 (576) / 50i

∗∗

625 (576) / 50p

∗∗

750 (720) / 60p

∗∗

750 (720) / 50p

∗∗

1,125 (1,080) / 60i

∗∗

1,125 (1,080) / 50i

∗∗

1,125 (1,080) / 60p

∗

1,125 (1,080) / 50p

∗

Signal name Horizontal frequency (kHz) Vertical frequency (Hz)

640 × 400 @70 Hz 31.47 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
852 × 480 @60 Hz 31.44 59.89
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
1,366 × 768 @60 Hz 48.39 60.04
Macintosh13” (640 × 480) 35.00 66.67
Macintosh16” (832 × 624) 49.73 74.55
Macintosh21” (1,152 × 870) 68.68 75.06

∗

Mark: Applicable input signal

COMPONENT (Y, PB, PR), HDMI

PC (D-sub 15P)

Pin No.

Signal Name

Pin No.

Signal Name

Pin No.

Signal Name

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

NC (not connected) NC (not connected) VD

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

PC connection

A PC may be connected to this TV 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

•

Some PC models cannot be connected to this TV.

•

When using PC, set the colour display quality of PC to the highest position.

•

For details of the applicable PC signals, see below.

•

Max. display resolution

•

D-sub 15-pin connector signal

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 for assistance.

White spots or shadow
images (noise)

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Check the position, direction, and
connection of the aerial.

Neither image nor
sound is produced

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Is the TV in “AV mode”?

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Is the mains lead plugged into the socket
outlet?

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Is the TV turned On?

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Check Picture Menu (p. 20) and volume.

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Check all required SCART cables and
connections are fi rmly in place.

Auto aspect

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Auto aspect is designed to provide you
with the best aspect ratio to use to fi ll your
screen. For user control please see p. 38.

S-Video / black and
white picture

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Using AV button please confi rm your
selection is S-Video I.e. AV2/AV2S
(p. 14).

On Screen messages

- I.e. EC/AV1

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You can simply clear these by pressing
the button .
Press again to redisplay.

No DVB programmes
shown after Auto Setup

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Check the DVB transmitter.

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Adjust the direction of the aerial to another
transmitter installed nearby.

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Check the analogue broadcast.
If the image quality is poor,
check the aerial and consult
your nearest dealer.

An error message appears

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Follow the message’s instructions.

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If the problem persists, contact the
authorized Service Centre.

Direct TV record / Q-Link
functions not recording

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Please confi rm SCART cable and connection. Also
please set “AV1 / AV2 out” in the Setup Menu (p. 21).

Permanently lit spots on screen

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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.

Contrast is reduced

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Contrast is lowered when the following conditions without
any user operation for a few minutes:

● no signal in DVB or AV mode

● selected locked channel

● selected invalid channel

● selected radio channel

● displayed menu

To customer using
indoor aerial

In order to enjoy a good quality DVB image, it is
important to receive a good quality DVB signal.
For this purpose check “DVB Signal Condition”
in Tuning Menu (p. 28). A level of at least 5 is
required in order to provide a good picture. It may
be necessary to adjust the position and direction of
the aerial to achieve the best possible result.

TH-37PX70E TH-42PX70E TH-50PX70E

4:3 768 × 720 pixels 768 × 768 pixels 1,024 × 768 pixels

16:9 1,024 × 720 pixels 1,024 × 768 pixels 1,366 × 768 pixels

Aspect

Model No.

10

15 14 13 12 11

45

1

2

67839

FAQs, etc.

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Specifi cations

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Frequently Asked Questions

TH-37PX70E TH-42PX70E TH-50PX70E

Power Source AC 220-240 V, 50 / 60 Hz

Power

Consumption

Average use 250 W 270 W 370 W

Standby condition

0.7 W (Without DVB recording)
20 W (With DVB recording)

0.5 W (Without DVB recording)
20 W (With DVB recording)

Display panel

Aspect Ratio 16:9

Visible screen size

94 cm (diagonal) 106 cm (diagonal) 127 cm (diagonal)

819 mm (W) × 457 mm (H) 922 mm (W) × 518 mm (H) 1,106 mm (W) × 622 mm (H)

Number of pixels

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

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

1,049,088 (1,366 (W) × 768 (H))
[4,098 × 768 dots]

Sound

Speaker 160 mm × 42 mm × 2 pcs, 8

Ω

Audio Output 20 W (10 W + 10 W ), 10% THD

PC signals

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

Receiving Systems /
Band name

PAL B, G, H, I, SECAM B, G, SECAM L / L’

VHF E2 - E12 VHF H1 - H2 (ITALY)
VHF A - H (ITALY) UHF E21 - E69
CATV (S01 - S05) CATV S1 - S10 (M1 - M10)
CATV S11 - S20 (U1 - U10) CATV S21 - S41 (Hyperband)

PAL D, K, SECAM D, K

VHF R1 - R2 VHF R3 - R5
VHF R6 - R12 UHF E21 - E69

PAL 525/60 Playback of NTSC tape from some PAL Video re cord ers (VCR)
DVB Digital terrestrial services via VHF / UHF aerial input.
M.NTSC Playback from M. NTSC Video recorders (VCR)
NTSC (AV input only) Playback from NTSC Video recorders (VCR)

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TV signals may not be received in some areas.

Aerial - Rear VHF / UHF

Operating Conditions

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

Connection Terminals

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

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

COMPONENT

VIDEO

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

AUDIO L - R

RCA PIN Type × 2 0.5 V[rms]

Others

HDMI1 / 2 TYPE A Connectors

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This TV supports “HDAVI Control 2” function.

PC

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

Output

AUDIO L - R

RCA PIN Type × 2 0.5 V[rms] (high impedance)

Dimensions ( W × H × D )

917 mm × 667 mm × 330 mm
(With Pedestal)
917 mm × 620 mm × 97 mm
(TV only)

1,020 mm × 727 mm × 330 mm
(With Pedestal)
1,020 mm × 680 mm × 97 mm
(TV only)

1,210 mm × 841 mm × 369 mm
(With Pedestal)
1,210 mm × 793 mm × 97 mm
(TV only)

Mass

30.0 k

Net (With Pedestal)

23.0 k Net (TV only)

34.0 k Net (With Pedestal)

27.0 k Net (TV only)

45.0 k Net (With Pedestal)

38.0 k Net (TV only)

42

43

Problem Actions

Screen Sound HDMI

Chaotic image, noisy

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Set “P-NR” in the Picture Menu (to remove noise). (p. 20)

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Check nearby electrical products
(car, motorcycle, fl uorescent lamp).

No image can be
displayed

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Is “Colour” or “Contrast” in the Picture Menu set to the minimum?
(p. 20)

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Check Colour system. (p. 27)

Blurry or distorted image

(no sound or low volume)

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Reset channels. (p. 27)

No sound is produced

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Is “Sound mute” active? (p. 7)

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Is the volume set to the minimum?

Sound level is low
or sound is distorted

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Sound signal reception may be deteriorated.

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Set “MPX” (p. 20) in the Sound Menu to “Mono”. (Analogue)

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Check Sound system. (p. 27)

Sound is unusual

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

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Check the “HDMI1 Input” setting in the Sound Menu. (p. 20)

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If digital sound connection has a problem, select analogue sound
connection. (p. 33)

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

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Is the HDMI cable connected properly? (p. 36)

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

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Check an input signal from the equipment. (p. 40)

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

Unusual image is displayed

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Turn off the TV with Mains power On / Off switch, then turn it on
again.

TV goes into
“Standby mode”

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Off Timer function is activated.

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The TV enters “Standby mode” about 30 min.after broadcasting
ends.

The remote control
does not work

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Are the batteries installed correctly? (p. 6)

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Has the TV been switched On?

OtherDVB

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Due to the digital reception technologies involved, quality of the DTV signals may be relatively low in
some cases, despite good reception of analogue programmes.

Interference or
frozen / disappearing
image in DVB

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Check “DVB Signal Condition”. (p. 28)
If “Signal Quality” or “Signal Strength” are displayed in red,
check aerial.
If problem persists, consult your local Panasonic dealer.

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Turn the TV off with the Mains power On / Off switch, then turn
it On again.

Unable to receive signals
with a high-performance aerial

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Install an aerial individually for the TV and VCR
(or use a splitter).

TV

VCR

Aerial
Input
terminal

Aerial Output

Aerial Output

Aerial Input

(Individual aerial)

(Individual aerial)

Splitter

FAQs Specifi cations

Note

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Design and Specifi cations 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.
EN55013, EN61000-3-2, EN61000-3-3, EN55020, EN55022, EN55024.