PANASONIC TH-37PX71EA User Manual

Operating Instructions

Plasma Television

Model No. TH-37PX71EA

TH-42PX71EA
TH-50PX71EA

INPUT

OPTION

DIRECT TV REC

EXIT

RETURN

TV

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-

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Notice for DVB functions

Any functions related to DVB (Digital Video Broadcasting) will work in areas where

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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.

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

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guaranteed.

media excitement

Enjoy rich multi-media

Contents

Be Sure to Read

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

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(Warning / Caution)

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

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

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Quick Start Guide

Amplifi er with
Speaker system

VCR

DVD Recorder

DVD player

Camcorder

Personal

computer

Set top box

Accessories / Options
Installation of the pedestal
Identifying Controls
Basic Connection
Auto Setup

Enjoy your TV!

Basic Features

Watching TV ·············································· 14

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Watching Videos and DVDs ······················ 16

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Viewing Teletext ········································18

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··· 7

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Advanced Features

How to Use Menu Functions ····················· 20

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(picture, sound quality, etc.)

DVB Settings (DVB) ·································· 24

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(pay-TV, software update, time adjustment)

Editing Channels ······································· 26

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Tuning Channels ······································· 28

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Restore Settings ······································ 31

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Input Labels ·············································· 32

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Displaying PC Screen on TV ····················· 33

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Q-Link Functions ······································· 34

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HDMI Functions ·······································35

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(HDMI terminal / VIERA Link)

External Equipment ···································38

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Viewing Advanced FAQs, etc.Quick Start Guide

FAQs, etc.

Technical Information ································40

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FAQs ·························································44

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Licence ······················································ 46

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Specifi cations ············································ 47

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Safety Precautions

Warning

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.

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

AC 220-240 V
50 / 60 Hz

Do not remove covers
NEVER modify the TV yourself

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

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

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.)

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.

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).

Do not place the TV on sloped
or unstable surfaces

The TV may fall off or tip over.

Use only the dedicated stands
/ mounting equipment

Using an unauthorized stand or other 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).

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Notes

Caution

When cleaning the TV, remove the

mains plug

(Cleaning an energized TV 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.

Transport only in upright position

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

Allow suffi cient space around the

TV for radiated heat

Minimum distance

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Do not block the rear air vents

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

10

7

(cm)

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.

Typical still images

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

To prevent image retention, contrast is lowered
automatically after a few minutes if no signals are
sent or no operations are performed. (p. 44)

Auto power standby function

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

Keep the TV away from these equipment

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).

Maintenance

First, remove the mains plug from the socket outlet.

Display panel

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.

Caution

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

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

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(this may degrade surface quality).

Cabinet

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.

Caution

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

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(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

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

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Mains plug

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

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Accessories / Options

Standard accessories

Remote Control
Transmitter

EUR7737Z50

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TV

Operating
Instructions

Check that you have the accessories and items shown

Batteries for the
Remote Control
Transmitter

R6 (UM3)

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Pan European
Guarantee Card

Installing remote’s batteries

Pull
open

1

Hook

Close

2

Note the correct
polarity (+ or -)

Clamper (2)

(2)

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

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For installation p. 7 and p. 8

Rear of the TV

1. Attach the clamper

Mains Lead

TBL0E0009
(TH-37PX71EA, TH-42PX71EA)

TBL0E0008
(TH-50PX71EA)

Using the clamper

Do not bundle the RF cable

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and mains lead together (could
cause distorted image).
Fix cables with clampers as

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necessary.
When using the optional

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accessory, follow the option’s
assembly manual to fi x cables.
How to fi x cables when using the

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pedestal (standard accessory)

“Attaching the bands for

fi xing cables” (p. 8)

To remove from the TV:

hole

snaps

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Caution

Incorrect installation may cause battery

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

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Do not mix different battery types (such

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

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batteries.
Do not burn or breakup batteries.

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Optional accessories

Pedestal

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

( TH-37PX71EA,

TH-42PX71EA)

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

(TH-50PX71EA)

Caution

In order to maintain the unit’s performance and safety, be absolutely sure to ask your dealer or a licenced

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contractor to secure the wall-hanging brackets.
Carefully read the instructions accompanying the plasma TV stand or pedestal, and be absolutely sure to take

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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.

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Plasma TV stand

TY-S37PX70WK

(TH-37PX71EA)

TY-S42PX70WK

(TH-42PX71EA)

TY-S50PX70WK

(TH-50PX71EA)

2. Bundle the cables

hooks

Insert the clamper
in a hole

Set the tip

in the hooks

Wall-hanging
bracket
(vertical)

TY-WK42PV3W

(angle)

TY-WK42PR2W
TY-WK42PR3W

To loosen:

knob

Keep pushing

both side snaps

Keep pushing

the knob

Installation of the pedestal

Warning

Do not disassemble or modify the pedestal.

Otherwise the TV may fall over and become damaged, and personal injury may result.

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Caution

Do not use any other TV and displays.

Otherwise the TV may fall over and become damaged, and personal injury may result.

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Do not use the pedestal if it becomes warped or physically damaged.

If you use the pedestal while it is physically damaged, personal injury may result. Contact your nearest

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Panasonic dealer immediately.

During set-up, make sure that all screws are securely tightened.

If suffi cient care is not taken to ensure screws are properly tightened during assembly, the pedestal will not be

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strong enough to support the TV, and it might fall over and become damaged, and personal injury may result.

Use the accessory fall-prevention brackets to secure the TV.

If the TV is knocked or children climb onto the pedestal with the TV installed, the TV may fall over and personal

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injury may result.

Two or more people are required to install and remove the TV.

If two or more people are not present, the TV may be dropped, and personal injury may result.

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Note

Maintenance

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Wipe the surfaces with a soft, dry cloth. If the pedestal is particularly dirty, clean it using a cloth soaked with water to
which a small amount of neutral detergent has been added, and then wipe with a dry cloth.

Do not use products such as solvents, thinner or household wax for cleaning, as they can damage the surface coating.

(If using a chemically-treated cloth, follow the instructions supplied with the cloth.)
Do not attach sticky tape or labels, as they can make the surface of the pedestal dirty. Do not allow long-term

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contact with rubber, vinyl products or the like. (Doing so will cause deterioration.)

Quick Start Guide

Attaching the pedestal

Assembly screw (4)

M5 × 16

Assembling the pedestal

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Use the four assembly screws to fasten the left and right poles to the base securely.

TH-37PX71EA

Pole

( )

B

Align the stamped marks. Align the stamped marks.

Forcing the assembly screws the wrong way will strip the threads.

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Securing the TV

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Use the assembly screws to fasten securely.

Carry out work on a horizontal and level surface.

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TH-42PX71EA
TH-50PX71EA

Front

Assembly screw (4) Pole (2) Base

A

M5 × 30

TH-37PX71EA

Pole

( )

Front

Pole

A

Pole

B

Pole

(

A

)

TH-42PX71EA
TH-50PX71EA

Front

Pole

( )

Band (2)

Front

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Installation of the pedestal

Accessories / Options

View from the bottom

B

Hole for pedestal
installation

Arrow mark

Label

D

7

Band (2) Screw (2)

Nominal diameter 4 mm × 12

Wood screw (2) Clamp (2)

Installation of the pedestal

Attaching the bands for fixing cables

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Insert the spigot on the two
bands into the pedestal.

To tighten:

To loosen:

E

Keep the knob

pressed

Preventing the TV from falling over

The TV could fall over during an earthquake, etc.
We recommend that measures are taken to prevent the TV from falling over in such an event.

The information in this section is designed to reduce the risk of injuries caused by the TV falling over during an

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earthquake, etc.

However, no measure can guarantee protection against all earthquakes.

The precautions in this section are recommendations for providing more secure installation of your TV if you live

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in an earthquake prone area.

Securing to a base

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Fix pedestal and base together with band.

Securing to a wall

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Fix to wall or post with strong commercial wire or chain.

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4

Remove the screws at both top corners on the
rear of the TV, and attach the clamps to the
TV using the removed screws.

Remove

Attach

PULL

Identifying Controls

Mains power
On / Off switch

Remote control
signal receiver

DVB LED

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

Power LED

Standby: red

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On: green

Standby On / Off switch

(Switches TV On or Off standby)

Changes aspect ratio (p. 15)

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Function select

Volume / Contrast / Brightness /

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Colour / Sharpness /
Tint (NTSC mode) / Bass /
Treble / Balance / Auto Setup
(p. 29)

Lift door to open

INPUT

OPTION

DIRECT TV REC

Changes the input mode

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.

Changes the input mode
TV -

switches DVB (digital broadcasting)
/ Analogue mode

AV - changes AV input mode (p. 16)

DIRECT TV Recording

To immediately record programme in VCR /
DVD recorder with Q-Link connection (p. 34)

(p. 14)

Quick Start Guide

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Identifying Controls

Installation of the pedestal

Access VIERA Link Menu (p. 37)
Programme Guide (p. 14)

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

Main Menu
Press to access VIERA Link, Picture,
Sound and Setup menus (p. 20)

Teletext (p. 18)

Subtitles
Showing subtitles (p. 15)

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

Programme Information (p. 15)

Selects programmes in sequence

(p. 14 and p. 18)

EXIT

RETURN

Option menu
Sets the preferred settings of viewing
and sound options easily (p. 15)

EXIT (Returns to TV screen)

Cursor buttons to make selections and
adjustments

Returns to the previous menu

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

Still picture (p. 15)
Teletext Hold (p. 19)

Teletext Index (p. 19)

Sound mute On / Off

Volume

VCR / DVD operations (p. 17)

TV

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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

Aerial AerialRear of the TV Rear of the TV

AC 220-240 V
50 / 60 Hz

RF
cable

COMPONENT

AV 1 AV 2

Mains lead (supplied)

VIDEO

COMPONENT

AV 1 AV 2

Mains lead (supplied)

VIDEO

HDMI 1 HDMI 2

AV

AC 220-240 V
50 / 60 Hz

HDMI 1 HDMI 2

AV

AUDIO

PC

DVD Recorder or VCR

RGB

VIDEO

RGB

VIDEO

S VIDEO

AUDIO

AUDIO

IN

Note

Connect to AV1 / 2 for a DVD Recorder / VCR supporting Q-Link (p. 34).

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RGB

VIDEO

SCART cable
(fully wired)

RGB

VIDEO

S VIDEO

AUDIO

AUDIO

IN

PC

AUDIO

RF cable

RF IN

RF OUT

RF cable

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Example 3
Connecting DVD Recorder / VCR and Set top box

TV, DVD Recorder / VCR and Set top box

Rear of the TV

COMPONENT

AV 1 AV 2

VIDEO

RGB

S VIDEO

VIDEO

RGB

VIDEO

AUDIO

AUDIO

IN

HDMI 1 HDMI 2

AV

AUDIO

PC

Clamper

To unfasten

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Mains lead (supplied)

AC 220-240 V
50 / 60 Hz

Aerial

RF cable

Quick Start Guide

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Basic Connection

SCART cable
(fully wired)

SCART cable
(fully wired)

RF cable

SCART cable
(fully wired)

DVD Recorder

or VCR

Set top box

RF OUT

RF IN

RF cable

RF OUT

RF IN

RF cable

RF IN

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Auto Setup

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

Plug the TV into mains socket and switch On

(Takes a few seconds to be displayed)

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You can now use the remote

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

Select the language

INPUT

OPTION

DIRECT TV REC

EXIT

RETURN

2

3

Menüsprache

Deutsch

English

Français

Italiano

Еλληνικά

čeština

Slovenčina

Srpski

Español

Norsk
Dansk

Svenska

Magyar

Български

Slovenščina

Select your country

Country

Germany

Austria
France

Italy

Spain

Portugal

Netherlands

Denmark

Sweden
Norway
Finland
Belgium

Switzerland

Greece

Nederlands

Suomi

Türkçe

Português

Hrvatski
Românǎ

Polski

Poland

Czech

Hungary

E.Eu

select

store

select

Start Auto Setup

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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

-

Select the picture setting

Viewing Mode

5

TV

Dynamic Normal Cinema

Also possible to change the setting

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in Picture Menu (p. 22)

Auto Setup will start to search for

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TV channels and store them.

The sorted programme order

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

If a compatible recording equipment

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with Q-Link or similar technologies
(p. 34) is connected, analogue
channel information is automatically
downloaded to the equipment.

select

set

12

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

To edit channels

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Editing Channels (p. 26)

Analogue Programme Edit (p. 29)

Using the
On Screen
Displays

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

How to use remote control

■

Open the main 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

RETURN

Return to the previous menu

EXIT

Exit the menu system and return to the normal viewing screen

Quick Start Guide

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Auto Setup

ON SCREEN HELP Instructions box

■

(example: Sound Menu)

Sound Menu

Mode Music

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

Select

EXIT
Change
RETURN

On-screen operation
guide will help you.

Note

If tuning has failed “Auto Setup” (p. 29).

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If downloading has failed “Download” (p. 23).

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If you turned the TV Off during Standby mode last time, the TV will be in Standby mode when you turn the TV On

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with Mains power On / Off switch.

13

Watching TV

Turn power on

(Press for about 1 second)

INPUT

OPTION

1

DIRECT TV REC

EXIT

Mains power On / Off switch should be On.

RETURN

Volume

2

3

Select DVB (Digital Video Broadcasting) or Analogue

1 BBS

Corontation Street
20 : 00 ~ 20 : 55

Now

Information banner

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

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of the TV.

Profile 1

23:35

Change category

For info press

Select a channel

up

or

down

14

TV

Note

To watch pay-TV

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(p. 25)

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

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To select from the Programme Guide

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All DVB Services

Cartoon Nwk

6

BBC Radio Wales

7
8

BBC Radio Cymru

1

BBC ONE Wales

2

BBC THREE

3

BBCi

4

CBBC Channel

Connect

(in a short time)

Select

EXIT
Page up/down
RETURN

select programme

select page

watch

Other useful functions (Operate after )

O

■

Hold

Display
subtitles

Display the
current
programme
status

Freeze / unfreeze picture

Display / hide subtitles (if available)

To change the language for DVB

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“Preferred Subtitles” (p. 23) (If available)

Check or change the current

STTL

PTION

programme status instantly

To change

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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. 23)

MPX (Analogue mode)

Sound Menu (p. 22)

Volume Correction

Adjusts volume of individual channel or input mode

Note

Also possible to change the settings in Menu list (p. 22 and p. 23).

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change

select

Viewing

Display
information
banner

Change
aspect
ratio

Display programme information

Programme

DVB: Programme

Start / Finish time

Analogue: Programme

Status

Information of another channel

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Information on next programme

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(DVB)

To watch the programme listed in the banner

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Information banner operation

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1st press
Display banner

Channel Current time Category

1 BBS

Corontation Street
20 : 00 ~ 20 : 55

Bad Signal Encrypted

Sound
mute

Weak TV signal

Scrambled
broadcasting

Now

23:35

Teletext

Subtitle

Change category

For info press

Stereo sound / multiple audio

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•

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2nd press
Banner + programme synopsis
(DVB)

Change the aspect ratio (p. 40)

Enjoy viewing the picture at its optimum size and aspect.

Aspect Selection list

To change the mode

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Display Aspect
Selection list

To change the mode using the ASPECT button only

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(Press repeatedly until you reach the desired mode)

During the list is displayed,
select the mode

Profile 1

To change the category

45

Features available

Off timer

To set display timeout

“Banner Display Timeout” (p. 23)

To hide

Appears also when changing channel.

3rd press
Exit

EXIT

Store

blue

Aspect selection

Auto

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

Select

Change

EXIT

RETURN

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Watching TV

15

Watching Videos and DVDs

Connect the external equipment (VCRs, DVD equipment, etc.) and you can watch the input.
To connect the equipment (p. 10 and p. 11)
The Remote Control is capable of operating some functions of selected Panasonic external equipment.

Turn the TV on

When connecting with SCART as example 2 or 3 (p. 10 and p. 11)

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Receives input signals automatically when playback starts

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

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terminal.
This function is also available for HDMI connections (p. 37).

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If input mode is not switched automatically

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Perform and

Dependant on the setup of the equipment

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Display the Input select menu

INPUT

OPTION

1

DIRECT TV REC

EXIT

RETURN

2

3

4

Select the input mode connected to the equipment

Input Selection

AV1

AV2/AV2S

COMPONENT
PC
HDMI1
HDMI2
TV

You can also select the input using the AV button on the remote

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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. 32)

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View

Displays the selected mode

watch

select

16

TV

To return to TV

■

Note

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

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

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

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

∗

Viewing

Pause

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

Programme Up / Down

Select programme

Record

Start recording

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

“VCR” button

Equipment Code

VCR 10 (default)
DVD 11

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.

•

“DVD” button

Equipment Code

DVD 70 (default)

Player home theatre

Press

71

•

Watching Videos and DVDs

17

Viewing Teletext

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

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 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.)

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. 19)

To change mode “Teletext” in Setup Menu (p. 23)

■

INPUT

OPTION

DIRECT TV REC

EXIT

1

red

green

blue

Switch to Teletext

Displays Index

•

(content varies
depending on the
broadcasters)

yellow

Current
page
number

Sub page number

<< 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 >>

17:51 28 Feb

TELETEXT

INFORMATION

Time / date

RETURN

STTL

Using teletext conveniently

■

Reveal

2

Reveal hidden words e.g. quiz page answers

hidden
data

Select the page

or

To adjust contrast

■

To return to TV

■

Re-hide

•

red

red

(TOP)

up

down

Colour bar

or

green

red

(Corresponds to the colour bar)

As the blue bar is displayed

yellow

blue

Normal (FULL)(BOTTOM)

18

FULL /
TOP /
BOTTOM

green

(Expand the TOP half)

(Expand the BOTTOM half)

HOLD

INDEX

If you wish to hold the current page without updating

Stop or resume automatic updating

To resume

■

Return to the main index page

Call up a
favourite
pages

View in
multi
window

Store
frequently
viewed
pages

STTL

Watch TV and Teletext in two windows at once

(Press twice)

Operations can be made only in Teletext screen.

•

Store frequently viewed pages
in the colour bar

As page is
displayed

To change stored pages

■

Colour button you
want to change

Call up the page stored in “blue”.

•

Factory setting is “P103”.

•

Corresponding
colour button

Enter new page number

Select Picture and text

•

On or Off

press
and
hold

The number changes to white.

(Analogue mode only)

(List mode only)

press
and
hold

Viewing

•

Viewing Teletext

View sub
page

Watch
TV while
waiting
for update

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

Appears at upper-left
corner of the screen

To view specifi c 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.

View the TV picture while searching for a teletext page

Teletext automatically updates itself when new information becomes available.

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

•

blue

Changes to TV screen temporarily

P108

yellow yellow

(You cannot change the channel.)

Enter the
4-digit number

example: P6

Appears
when
updating is
completed

View the
updated
page

19

How to Use Menu Functions

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

Display the menu

INPUT

OPTION

TV

To return to TV

■

at any time

EXIT

DIRECT TV REC

EXIT

RETURN

1

2

3

4

Displays the functions that can be set

•

(varies according to the input signal)

Select the menu

Main Menu

VIERA Link

Picture

Sound

Setup

(example: Picture Menu)

Select the item

Picture Menu 1/2

Viewing Mode Dynamic

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

(example: Picture Menu)

Adjust or select

Picture Menu

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

(example: Picture Menu)

Choose from among alternatives

■

Number and positions
of alternatives

Colour Balance Normal

Changed

Adjust using the slide bar

■

1/2

access

select

select

change

store or access

(Required by some
functions)

20

To return to the

■

previous screen

RETURN

Note

To initialize all settings

•

“Shipping Condition”

(p. 31)

Sharpness

Moved

Go to the next screen

■

Tuning Menu Access

Displays the next screen

To change menu pages

■

up

down

Overview

■

Main Menu

VIERA Link

Picture

Sound

Setup

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

Recorder
Home Cinema

Off

English
Stereo
Auto

(p. 37)

1/2

2/2

(p. 22)

1/2

2/2

(p. 22)

The menu of the accessed
equipment

•

How to Use Menu Functions

(picture, sound quality, etc.)

Only available items can be selected.

•

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

Auto

Access

Access

Access

Access
3 seconds
On
Auto

100Hz

1/3

2/3

3/3

(p. 23)

Q-Link Settings

Q-Link AV2
AV2 out DVB
Download Access

(p. 23)

Tuning Menu

Auto Setup Access
Analogue Programme Edit
DVB Manual Tuning
Analogue Manual Tuning
Add New DVB Services Access
New Service Message
DVB Signal Condition Access

Access
Access
Access

On

Off

(p. 28)

Advanced

21

How to Use Menu Functions

Menu list

■

Menu

VIERA Link

Picture

Item Adjustments / Confi gurations (alternatives)

VIERA Link Control

Speaker Selection

Viewing Mode

Contrast, Brightness,
Colour, Sharpness

Tint

Colour Balance

Colour Management

P-NR

MPEG NR

Controls the connected Panasonic equipment
“Easy control only with VIERA remote control” (p. 37)
“Speaker control” (p. 37)

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

•

remote control.

Basic picture mode (Dynamic / Normal / Cinema)

Set for each input signal

•

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

Adjusts tint of image

For NTSC signal reception only

•

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

Automatically adjusts colours to vivid ones (Off / On)

Not valid on PC signal

•

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

Not valid on HDMI, PC signal or DVB

•

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

3D-COMB

Reset to Default

Mode

Bass

Treble

Balance

Surround

Volume Correction

Sound

Preferred Multi Audio

MPX

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

•

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

Basic sound mode (Music / Speech)

Adjusts the output level of deep bass

Adjusts the output level of high-pitch, shrill sound

Adjusts volume level of right and left speakers

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

Adjusts volume of individual channel or input mode

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

Select stereo / monaural (Mono / Stereo)

Normally: Stereo

•

Stereo signal cannot be received: Mono

•

M1 / M2: Available while mono signal is transmitted

•

Analogue mode only

•

22

HDMI1 Input

Reset to Default

Select to fi t the input signal (Auto / Digital / Analogue) (p. 35)
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

•

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

Menu list

■

Menu

AV Colour System

DVB Profi le Edit
DVB Service List

Q-Link Settings

Child Lock

Tuning Menu

Setup

Off Timer

Language

Teletext
Shipping Condition
Common Interface
System Update
Power Save

Side Panel

Input Labels
Banner Display

Timeout
VIERA Link

Time Zone

Refresh Rate

Software License
System Information

A different menu will be displayed while PC is used. (p. 33)

•

Only available items can be selected.

•

Item Adjustments / Confi gurations (alternatives)

Selects optional colour system based on video signals in AV mode

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

Creates list of favourite programmes (p. 27)

Skips the unwanted DVB channels (p. 27)

Q-Link

AV1 / AV2 out

Download

Auto Setup
Analogue

Programme Edit
DVB Manual
Tuning
Analogue
Manual Tuning
Add New DVB
Services
New Service
Message
DVB Signal
Condition

OSD Language

Teletext
Language

Preferred Subtitles

Selects which AV terminal is to be used for data communication between this TV and a
compatible recording equipment (AV1 / AV2) (p. 34)

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

•

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

Locks a programme channel to prevent access to it (p. 27)

Automatically sets the channels received in the area (p. 29)

Edits analogue channels (p. 29)

Sets the DVB channels manually (p. 30)

Sets the analogue channels manually (p. 30)

Adds new DVB services (p. 30)

Selects whether to give a notifi cation message when a new DVB service is found
(p. 30)

Checks the DVB signal condition (p. 30)

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

Changes language for on-screen displays

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

•

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

To display subtitles p. 15

•

Teletext display mode (TOP (FLOF) / List) (p. 18)

Resets all settings, for example, when moving house (p. 31)

Uses to watch pay-TV (p. 25)

Downloads new software to TV (p. 25)

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

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

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

•

Labels or skips each input terminals (p. 32)

Sets how long the information banner (p. 15) stays on screen

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

•

Sets to use VIERA Link functions (Off / On) (p. 36)

Adjusts the time data (p. 25)

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

Set to “100Hz” normally

•

Displays the software licence information

Displays the system information of this TV

•

How to Use Menu Functions

(picture, sound quality, etc.)

Advanced

23

DVB Settings

DVB Settings provide access to various advanced features.

If in Analogue mode

Select DVB

1

INPUT

OPTION

DIRECT TV REC

Display the menu

(DVB mode)

EXIT

RETURN

2

3

4

Select “Setup”

Main Menu

VIERA Link

Picture

Sound

Setup

access

select

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

Setup Menu

Common Interface Access
System Update Access

Power Save Off
Side Panel Off

Power Save

Input Labels
Side Panel Off

Banner Display Timeout
VIERA Link

Time Zone

Off
3 seconds
Off

On
Auto

2/3

access

select

24

TV

To return to TV

■

EXIT

5

Set

Pay-TV

Common

Interface

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.

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.

•

Insert the CI module (optional)

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.

•

Access “Common Interface”

Slot 1:

Off
Module inserted

2 of 2Common Interface

CI slot

Insert or

remove

straightly

and

completely

CI module

Rear of the TV

access

(pay-TV, software update, time adjustment)

•

DVB Settings (DVB)

Update
TV's
software
system

System

Update

Follow the on-screen instructions

example:

Download new software to TV.

For details (p. 41)

•

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.

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

System Update

Auto Update Search in Standby

System Update Search Now

To update immediately

■

Select
“System Update Search Now”

select, go

Coloured characters

On

access

select

red

yellow

set

select

blue

green

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

On-screen operation guide

•

may not correspond to the
remote control buttons.

On: Automatically performs

•

a search in standby and
downloads an update, if any
software updates are available

Download

Download may take

•

for about 20 min.

Advanced

Adjust the
time data
automatically

Time Zone

Set the time

set

select

Auto : The time data will be adjusted according to your

area automatically.

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

25

Editing Channels

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

Select DVB or Analogue

1

“DVB Profi le Edit” and “DVB Service List” are

INPUT

OPTION

DIRECT TV REC

EXIT

2

RETURN

3

•

available in DVB mode only.

Display the menu

Select “Setup”

Main Menu

VIERA Link

Picture

Sound

Setup

access

select

TV

To return to TV

■

EXIT

4

5

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

Setup Menu

DVB Profile Edit Access
DVB Service List

Q-Link Settings

Child Lock Access

Tuning Menu
Off Timer Off
Language
Teletext TOP
Shipping Condition

Access

Off

1/3

Set

access

select

26

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. 15) and then easily accessed.

List
favourite
channels

DVB

Profi le Edit

(DVB mode)

Skip
unwanted
channels

DVB

Service

List

(DVB mode)

Select a channel and add it to the list

All DVB Services

BBC One Wales

1

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

To display
another Profi le

Profile 1

Wed 12/05/04 10:46Profile Editor

To add all channels

•

to the list

green

select

yellow

A channel is added

All DVB Services

BBC One Wales

1

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

BBC One Wales

1

Profile 1

Wed 12/05/04 10:46Profile Editor

blue

To edit Profi le

■

Select the fi eld of Profi le to edit and:

To name the Profi le

•

To move the channel

•

To delete the channel

•

Select the character

red

Select the new position Confi rm

green

yellow

To delete all channels

•

RETURN

blue

green

Store

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

DVB Service List

70

CBBC Channel

72

Cartoon Nwk

105

BBCi

719

BBC Radio Wales

720

BBC Radio Cymru

1

BBC ONE Wales

7

BBC THREE

add / delete

select

:add

:delete (skip)

•

Editing Channels

Control
channel
audience

Child Lock

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.)

Enter the PIN number (4 digits)

Please enter new PIN

PIN

1 of 2Child Lock-PIN Entry

* * * *

Enter the PIN number twice at fi rst

•

setting.
Make a note of the PIN number in

•

case you forget it.

Select “Service List”

Child Lock

Change PIN

Service List

Access

access

select

Select the channel to be locked

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

Service Name

BBC One Wales

1

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

Type

Lock

DVB
DVB
DVB
DVB
DVB
DVB
DVB
DVB

Appears when the channel is locked

To change the PIN number

■

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

set

select

To cancel

•

Select the locked channel

To lock all channels

•

To cancel all channel locks

•

yellow

Note

Setting “Shipping Condition” (p. 31) erases the PIN number and all settings.

•

Advanced

blue

27

Tuning Channels

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

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.

Main Menu

1/3

Access

access

select

access

select

INPUT

OPTION

DIRECT TV REC

EXIT

RETURN

1

2

3

4

Display the menu

Select “Setup”

VIERA Link

Picture

Sound

Setup

Select “Tuning Menu”

Setup Menu

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

Tuning Menu

Off Timer Off
Language
Teletext TOP
Shipping Condition

TV

To return to TV

■

EXIT

5

6

Select a function

Tuning Menu

Auto Setup Access
Analogue Programme Edit
DVB Manual Tuning
Analogue Manual Tuning
Add New DVB Services Access
New Service Message
DVB Signal Condition Access

Access
Access
Access

On

Off

Set

access

select

28

Set DVB and
Analogue
channels
automatically

Auto Setup

Edit
Analogue
channels

Analogue

Programme

Edit

Delete

■

Add

■

Move

■

Change

■

name
Change

■

sound
system
Change

■

colour
system

Automatically set the DVB and Analogue channels received in the area.
If a Child Lock PIN number (p. 27) has been set, it must be entered.

Start Auto Setup

Auto Setup

All tuning data will be erased

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”

•

EXIT

RETURN

Settings are made automatically

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.

DVB 10
DVB 10
DVB 10
Analogue

-

Analogue

-

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

Press repeatedly until “Auto Setup” appears

Access “Auto Setup”

Start “Auto Setup”

To return to TV

■

Edit the analogue programme position settings

Select the channel to edit

Analogue Programme Edit

Prog. Chan. Name

1CH33

2CH21

3CH21

4CH60

5CH21

Cursor

1 2 3

X Y Z

F T P

4 5 6

Sound Sys.

SC1 Auto

SC1 Auto

SC1 Auto

SC1 Auto

SC1 Auto

Colour Sys.

select

Channel

To change channel number

•

“Analogue Manual Tuning” (p. 30)

Name

3 FTP

Corontation Street
CH05 SC1 PAL

23:35

Change category

Edit

To delete

■

After confi rming, press

To add

■

After confi rming, press

To change the name of the broadcaster displayed when selecting channels

■

Analogue Programme Edit

Prog. Chan. Name

1 CH33

1 2 3

2 CH21

X Y Z

3 CH21

F T P

4 CH60

4 5 6

1 2 3

X Y Z

F T P

4 5 6

5 CH21

To change sound system based on signals

■

Analogue Programme Edit

Prog. Chan. Name

1CH33

2CH21

3CH21

4CH60

5CH21

red

green

Sound Sys.

SC1 Auto

SC1 Auto

SC1 Auto

SC1 Auto

SC1 Auto

Sound Sys.

SC1 Auto

SC1 Auto

SC1 Auto

SC1 Auto

SC1 Auto

Colour Sys.

Colour Sys.

To move

■

red

green

Select new

Select the “Name” fi eld

Enter the “User input” mode

red

Select the character

Set ( Maximum: fi ve characters)

RETURN

Store

Select the
“Sound Sys.” fi eld

Select
sound system

yellow

position

yellow

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

•

Tuning Channels

Profile 1

Advanced

To change colour system based on signal

■

Normally, select “Auto”

•

Analogue Programme Edit

Prog. Chan. Name

1CH33

2CH21

3CH21

4CH60

5CH21

1 2 3

X Y Z

F T P

4 5 6

Sound Sys.

SC1 Auto

SC1 Auto

SC1 Auto

SC1 Auto

SC1 Auto

Colour Sys.

Select the “Colour Sys.” fi eld

Select colour system

29

Tuning Channels

Normally use “Auto Setup” or “Add New DVB Services” for the DVB channel setting.

Set DVB
channel
manually

DVB Manual

Tuning

Set Analogue
channel
manually

Analogue

Manual Tuning

If tuning has not done completely, use this function.

DVB Manual Tuning

Frequency MHz
Signal Quality
Signal Strength 0 10

Prog. Channel Net ID. Quality

Fine Tuning

■

[

]

CH21

0 10

Stopped

474,00

TS ID.Service Name

All services found will be added to the

•

DVB Service List (p. 27) automatically.

select channel

adjust frequency

( set where the level of “Signal Quality”

becomes the maximum)

search

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”.

Analogue Manual Tuning

Programme 1 [CH33]
Fine Tuning

Manual Tuning 2 78 411

Search and storeSelect the channelSelect the programme position

Add

Any new services found will be added to the DVB Service List (p. 27) automatically.

DVB channel
automatically

Add New

DVB Services

Display a
notifi cation

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

message

New Service

Message

Check
DVB signal

DVB Signal

Condition

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

•

Add New DVB Services

Please wait!

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

ZDF
ARD

This will take about 3 mins.

New DVB service found!

Press OK to add new service.

Press EXIT to lgnore.

569

The new service is added with the current settings

•

saved as they are.

To change the programme during the menu appears

DVB Signal Condition

DVB Programme [70] CBBC Channel

Signal Quality
Signal Strength

Off

0 5 10

Signal Quality:

Green bar Good

•

Yellow bar Poor

•

Red bar Bad (Check the aerial)

•

search

store

30

Restore Settings

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

Display the menu

1

INPUT

OPTION

DIRECT TV REC

EXIT

Select “Setup”

Main Menu

VIERA Link

Picture

Sound

Setup

RETURN

2

access

select

To return to TV

■

EXIT

Restore
Settings

Shipping

Condition

Select “Shipping Condition”

3

4

Check the message and initialise

Shipping Condition

All tuning data will be erased

Confirm

Follow the on-screen instructions

Setup Menu

DVB Profile Edit
DVB Service List
Q-Link Settings
Child Lock
Tuning Menu
Off Timer Off
Language
Teletext

Shipping Condition Access

Set

Are you sure?
Are you sure?

EXIT

RETURN

TOP

1/3

set

access

select

•

•

Tuning Channels

Restore Settings

Advanced

“Auto Setup” will automatically start. (p. 12)

•

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

■

“Auto Setup” (p. 29)

31

Input Labels

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

INPUT

OPTION

DIRECT TV REC

EXIT

RETURN

1

2

p. 16)

Display the menu

Select “Setup”

Main Menu

VIERA Link

Picture

Sound

Setup

access

select

TV

To return to TV

■

EXIT

3

4

Select “Input Labels”

Setup Menu

Common Interface
System Update
Power Save Off
Side Panel Off

Input Labels

Banner Display Timeout
VIERA Link On

Time Zone Auto

2/3

Access
3 seconds

access

select

Select a input terminal and set

Input Labels

AV1 DVD

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

The labels you set will be displayed in “Input Selection” menu (p. 16) or banner.

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

•

set

select

32

User input

■

You can name each input terminals freely.

Select “User input”

select

access

Set characters

User Input

Name

ABCDEFGH I JKLMN

UVWXYZ 0123456

abcde fgh i j k lmn
uvwxyz( )+- .*_

(maximum: ten characters)

OPQRST

789 ! :#
opqr s t

select

set

Store

RETURN

Displaying PC Screen on TV

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

Select the external input

(p. 38)

INPUT

OPTION

DIRECT TV REC

EXIT

RETURN

To return to TV

■

PC menu setting (changed as desired)

■

To make settings “How to Use Menu Functions” to (p. 20)

•

Menu

Item Adjustments / Confi gurations (options)

1

2

Select “PC”

Input Selection

AV1
AV2/AV2S
COMPONENT

PC

HDMI1
HDMI2
TV

access

select

Corresponding signals (p. 43)

•

If “H-freq.” or “V-freq.” is shown in red,

•

the signals may not be supported.

•

Displaying PC Screen on TV

•

Input Labels

Picture

Advanced
PC
Settings

Setup

PC
Setup

W/B High R White balance of bright red area

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)

Input
Resolution

Clock Set to the minimum level if noise occurs

H-pos

V-pos

Clock Phase

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

•

Adjusts horizontal position

Adjusts vertical position

Eliminates fl icker and distortion

Adjust after Clock adjustment

•

and

repeatedly adjusted

Set to the minimum level if noise occurs

•

Advanced

Sync

Other items p. 22 and p. 23

•

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)

33

Q-Link Functions

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

Condition

■

Use the VCR / DVD recorder with the following logos:

•

“Q-Link”, “NEXTVIEWLINK”, “DATA LOGIC”, “Easy Link”, “Megalogic”, or “SMARTLINK”
Connect the equipment to this TV’s AV1 or AV2 terminal via a “fully-wired” SCART cable. (p. 38)

•

Q-Link terminal setup in Setup Menu (Q-Link, AV1 / AV2 out). (p. 23)

•

Download analogue channel settings

■

Perform Auto Setup. (p. 29)

•

When fi rst using this TV, see “Auto Setup”. (p. 12)

Perform download to the equipment. (p. 23)

•

Features available

■

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

Direct TV Recording:

Recording the current programme in VCR / DVD recorder

INPUT

immediately.

What you
see is
What you
record

Information
/ Message

OPTION

DIRECT TV REC

EXIT

RETURN

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.)

DIRECT TV REC

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.

EXIT

34

Power
on link
and Easy

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.)

playback

Power off
link

• “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.

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.)

HDMI Functions

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. 38).

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 (

•

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. 22)

•

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. 43.

•

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

∗

2).

•

•

Q-Link Functions

HDMI Functions

Summary of Control functions

■

Connecting with an HDMI cable to Panasonic equipment with VIERA Link function, you can control the equipment
(p. 36).

Function

Easy playback

Power on link

Power off link

Speaker control

Easy control only with
VIERA remote control

Direct TV Recording

Analogue channel download

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

Connection

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

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

OOO

OOO

OOO

O

(not via SCART)

O

(not via SCART)

O

(not via HDMI)

O

(not via HDMI)

O

O

-

-

-

-

O

O

Advanced

35

HDMI Functions

VIERA Link “ ControlTM”

∗

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. 37)

•

Power on link (p. 37)

•

Power off link (p. 37)

•

Speaker control (p. 37)

•

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

Easy control only with VIERA remote control (p. 37)

•

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.

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)

•

Preparations

■

Setup the equipment to enable this function. Read the manuals of the equipment.
About connections, see “External Equipment” (p. 39). 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. 16), and make sure that an image is displayed
correctly.

∗

Display the menu

INPUT

OPTION

DIRECT TV REC

1

36

EXIT

RETURN

2

3

4

Select “Setup”

Main Menu

VIERA Link

Picture

Sound

Setup

Select “VIERA Link”

Setup Menu 2/3

Common Interface
System Update
Power Save Off
Side Panel Off
Input Labels
Banner Display Timeout

VIERA Link

Time Zone Auto

Off
Off

3 seconds
Off

On

Set to “On”

(default is On)

access

select

select

set

You can control some functions of the

O

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. 36).

Access the menu of the equipment

Available VIERA remote control buttons:

•

(depending on the connected equipment)

Move the cursor / select the
menu

Move the cursor / access /
adjust

Easy
control
only with
VIERA
remote
control

Easy
playback

Display “VIERA Link Menu”

Select “VIERA Link Control”

VIERA Link Menu

VIERA Link Control

Speaker Selection

Recorder
Home Cinema

select

Select the

equipment you
want to access

select
access

Operate the menu of the equipment

Example:

•

•

DVD Recorder DIGA HD Video Camera Player theatre

HDD

FUNCTION MENU

Playback

Recording

Delete

Copy

To Others

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

ALL

DATE/TIME

2006.12. 1 10:46

red

8 / 8

green

RETURN

EXIT

PTION

yellow

Store / set / access

Return to the previous
menu

Exit the menu

The same functions with
the OPTION button of the
equipment

Access when the key words

blue

are displayed on colour bar

Start

Listen

Watch

Import/Record

Setup

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

•

HDMI Functions

Power on
link

Power off
link

Speaker
control

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.)

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.

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. 36).

Display “VIERA Link Menu”

Select “Speaker Selection”

VIERA Link Menu

VIERA Link Control

Speaker Selection

Recorder
Home Cinema

Set to “Home Cinema”

or “TV”

select

set

Home Cinema

■

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

Volume up / down

Mute

The sound of TV speakers is mute.

•

When the equipment is turned off,

•

TV speakers will be active.

TV

■

TV speakers are active.

Advanced

37

External Equipment

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. 47).

This slot is for services by the
Panasonic dealer.

COMPONENT

AV 1 AV 2

RGB

RGB

VIDEO

VIDEO

S VIDEO

VIDEO

AUDIO

AUDIO

IN

HDMI 1 HDMI 2

AV

AUDIO

PC

38

Types of connectable equipment to each connector

■

Connector

Recording / Playback
(equipment)

To record / playback videocassettes / DVDs

(VCR / DVD recorder)

To watch DVDs (DVD player)
To watch camcorder images (Video camera)
To watch satellite broadcasts (Set top box)
To play games (Game equipment)
To use amplifi er with speaker system
Q-Link
Direct TV Recording
VIERA Link

: Recommended Connection

AV1 AV2

COMPONENT

Y

B

P

PR

L

R

AUDIO OUT

12

SCART cable

Fully wired HDMI
compliant cable

To watch satellite broadcasts

Set top box

SCART cable

HDMI equipment

To record / playback

DVD Recorder / VCR

RF cable

or

SCART

cable

Fully wired HDMI
compliant cable

DVD Recorder

(Viewing)

To listen with speakers

Amplifi er with speaker system

Conversion adapter

(Viewing)

(Listening)

To watch DVDs

DVD player

PC

(Listening)

•

External Equipment

Computer

(if necessary)

VIERA Link (p. 36)

Use fully wired HDMI compliant cable.

•

Read the manuals of the equipment too.

•

Easy playback, Easy control

■

only with VIERA remote control

Panasonic DVD Recorder,
HD Video Camera, etc.

Home Cinema

■

HD Video Camera

Panasonic
Amplifi er

Panasonic DVD Recorder

Panasonic
Player theatre

Speaker system

Speaker system

Advanced

39

Technical Information

Aspect Ratio

The optimum size and aspect can be chosen, and you can enjoy fi ner images. (p. 15)

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.

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.

Aspect Control Signal

(WSS)

-

O
O

Control signal through SCART

(pin 8) or HDMI terminal

AV1 AV2

OO
OO

OO
OO

--

--

HDMI1HDMI

2

--

--

--

--

OO
OO
OO
OO
OO
OO
OO
OO
OO
OO

Signal name

TV/AV1/AV2

PAL
PAL 525/60
DVB
M.NTSC
NTSC(AV input only)

525(480)/60i

SD

Component/HDMI

525(480)/60p
625(576)/50i
625(576)/50p
750(720)/50p
750(720)/60p

HD

1125(1080)/50i
1125(1080)/60i
1125(1080)/50p
1125(1080)/60p

PC input

Aspect modes

4:3

Auto 16:9 14:9 Just

O OOOO
O OOOO
OOOOO
OOOOO
OOOOO
OOOOO
OOOOO
OOOOO
OOOOO
O OOOOO O O O
O OOOOO O O O
O OOOOO O O O
O OOOOO O O O
O OOOOO O O O
O OOOOO O O O

-

--

O

4:3

O

Zoom1 Zoom2 Zoom3TVAV1 AV2 Component

Full

-

OOOOOO

-

OOO

-

OOOO

-

OOO

-

OOO

-

OOO

-

OOO

-

OOO

-

OOO

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

Widescreen signal

--- -

-- - ----

--- -

--- -

--- - - -

--- - - -

---

---

--- - - -

--- - - -

--- - - -

--- - - -

--- - - -

--- - - -

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)

•

Auto

Just

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

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

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

4:3

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

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

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

14:916:9

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

4:3 Full

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

Zoom3Zoom2Zoom1

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

40

Updating the software system (DVB mode)

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.

To download new software, press “OK” Downloading (approx. 20 min.)

•

If you choose not to download, press “EXIT”.

To update automatically

■

Set “Auto Update Search in Standby” to “On” (p. 25)
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. 25)
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”.

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.

VIERA Link “ ControlTM”

HDMI connections to some Panasonic equipment allow you to interface them automatically. (p. 36)

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.

•

Technical Information

FAQs, etc.

41

Technical Information

SCART and HDMI terminal information

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

Red earth

Green in

Green earth

Blue in

Blue earth

Audio out (L)

Audio out (R)

HDMI terminal

■

Hot Plug Detect

DDC/CEC Ground

SCL

CEC

TMDS Clock Shield

TMDS Data0−

TMDS Data0+

TMDS Data1 Shield

TMDS Data2−

TMDS Data2+

21
19
17
15
13
11
9
7
5
3
1

19
17
15
13
11
9
7
5
3
1

20

CVBS in (video)

18

RGB status earth

16

Status RGB

14

Earth

12

--

10

Q-Link data

8

Status CVBS

6

Audio in (L)

4

Audio earth

2

Audio in (R)

18

+5V Power

16

SDA

14

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

12

TMDS Clock−

10

TMDS Clock+

8

TMDS Data0 Shield

6

TMDS Data1−

4

TMDS Data1+

2

TMDS Data2 Shield

AV2 SCART terminal

■

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

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

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

21
19
17
15
13
11
9
7
5
3
1

20

CVBS in (video)

18

RGB status earth

16

Status RGB

14

Earth

12

--

10

Q-Link data

8

Status CVBS

6

Audio in (L)

4

Audio earth

2

Audio in (R)

42

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

•

Aspect

D-sub 15-pin connector signal

•

10

15 14 13 12 11

Model No.

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

45

1

2

67839

TH-37PX71EA TH-42PX71EA TH-50PX71EA

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)

Pin No.

Signal Name

Pin No.

Signal Name

Input signal that can be displayed

COMPONENT (Y, PB, PR), HDMI

∗

Mark: Applicable input signal

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

PC (D-sub 15P)

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

Note

Signals other than above may not be displayed properly.

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

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

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

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with suffi cient clarity.

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Technical Information

FAQs, etc.

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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)

Check the position, direction, and

•

connection of the aerial.

Neither image nor
sound is produced

Is the TV in “AV mode”?

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Is the mains lead plugged into the socket

•

outlet?
Is the TV turned On?

•

Check Picture Menu (p. 22) and volume.

•

Check all required SCART cables and

•

connections are fi rmly in place.

Auto aspect

Auto aspect is designed to provide you

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with the best aspect ratio to use to fi ll your
screen. For user control please see p. 40.

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. 30). 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.

S-Video / black and
white picture

Using AV button please confi rm your

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selection is S-Video I.e. AV2/AV2S
(p. 16).

On Screen messages

- I.e. EC/AV1

You can simply clear these by pressing

•

the button.
Press again to redisplay.

No DVB programmes
shown after Auto Setup

Check the DVB transmitter.

•

Adjust the direction of the aerial to another

•

transmitter installed nearby.
Check the analogue broadcast.

•

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

An error message appears

Follow the message’s instructions.

•

If the problem persists, contact the

•

authorized Service Centre.

Direct TV record / Q-Link
functions not recording

Please confi rm SCART cable and connection. Also

•

please set “AV1 / AV2 out” in the Setup Menu (p. 23).

Permanently lit spots on screen

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

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

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Problem Actions

Chaotic image, noisy

Set “P-NR” in the Picture Menu (to remove noise). (p. 22)

•

Check nearby electrical products

•

(car, motorcycle, fl uorescent lamp).

Screen Sound HDMI

No image can be
displayed

Blurry or distorted image

(no sound or low volume)

Unusual image is displayed

No sound is produced

Sound level is low
or sound is distorted

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.

Unable to receive signals
with a high-performance aerial

Is “Colour” or “Contrast” in the Picture Menu set to the minimum?

•

(p. 22)
Check Colour system. (p. 29)

•

Reset channels. (p. 29)

•

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

•

again.

Is “Sound mute” active? (p. 9)

•

Is the volume set to the minimum?

•

Sound signal reception may be deteriorated.

•

Set “MPX” (p. 22) in the Sound Menu to “Mono”. (Analogue)

•

Check Sound system. (p. 29)

•

Install an aerial individually for the TV and VCR

•

(or use a splitter).

TV

VCR

Aerial
Input
terminal

Aerial Output

Aerial Output

(Individual aerial)

Splitter

Aerial Input

(Individual aerial)

Interference or
frozen / disappearing
image in DVB

Sound is unusual

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

TV goes into

OtherDVB

“Standby mode”

The remote control
does not work

Check “DVB Signal Condition”. (p. 30)

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If “Signal Quality” or “Signal Strength” are displayed in red,
check aerial.
If problem persists, consult your local Panasonic dealer.
Turn the TV off with the Mains power On / Off switch, then turn

•

it On again.

Set the sound setting of the connected equipment to

•

“2ch L.PCM”.
Check the “HDMI1 Input” setting in the Sound Menu. (p. 22)

•

If digital sound connection has a problem, select analogue sound

•

connection. (p. 35)

Is the HDMI cable connected properly? (p. 38)

•

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

•

Check an input signal from the equipment. (p. 43)

•

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

•

Off Timer function is activated.

•

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

•

ends.

Are the batteries installed correctly? (p. 6)

•

Has the TV been switched On?

•

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Frequently Asked Questions

FAQs, etc.

45

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.

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Trade Mark of the DVB Digital Video Broadcasting Project (1991 to 1996)
TH-37PX71EA Declaration of Conformity No 4876, 11 June 2007
TH-42PX71EA Declaration of Conformity No 4877, 11 June 2007
TH-50PX71EA Declaration of Conformity No 4878, 11 June 2007

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Specifi cations

TH-37PX71EA TH-42PX71EA TH-50PX71EA

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

Power

Consumption

Average use 250 W 270 W 370 W

Standby condition

Display panel

Aspect Ratio 16:9

Visible screen size

Number of pixels

Sound

Speaker 160 mm × 42 mm × 2 pcs, 8

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

PC signals

Receiving Systems /
Band name

Aerial - Rear VHF / UHF

Operating Conditions

Connection Terminals

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

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

COMPONENT

Others

Output

Dimensions ( W × H × D )

Mass

VIDEO

AUDIO L - R

HDMI1 / 2 TYPE A Connectors

PC

AUDIO L - R

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

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)

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

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

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)

TV signals may not be received in some areas.

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Temperature : 0 °C - 35 °C
Humidity : 20 % - 80 % RH (non-condensing)

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

RCA PIN Type × 2 0.5 V[rms]

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)

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

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

Net (With Pedestal)

30.0 k

23.0 k Net (TV only)

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

Ω

This TV supports “HDAVI Control 2” function.

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

34.0 k Net (With Pedestal)

27.0 k Net (TV only)

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

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

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

45.0 k Net (With Pedestal)

38.0 k Net (TV only)

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Specifi cations

•

Licence

Note

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

•

This equipment complies with the EMC standards listed below.

•

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

FAQs, etc.

47

Information on Disposal for Users of Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment
(private households)

This symbol on the products and/or accompanying documents means that used electrical and
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.

human health and the environment which could otherwise arise from inappropriate

For business users in the European Union

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

Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the European Union

This symbol is only valid in the European Union.
If you wish to discard this product, please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of
disposal.

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

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