Panasonic TH-42PV70EY, TH37PV70EY 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-37PV70EY

TH-42PV70EY

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

Panasonic (U. K.) Ltd.

Willoughby Road, Bracknell, Berks RG12 8FP Web Site : http://www.panasonic-europe.com

(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

effects

human health and the environment which could otherwise arise from inappropriate 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.

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.

INPUT

OPTION

DIRECT TV REC

EXIT

RETURN

F.P.

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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Editing and Setting Channels

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Control Channel Audience ························ 24

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Restore Settings ······································ 25

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Input Labels ·············································· 26

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Displaying PC Screen on TV ·····················27

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Q-Link Functions ······································· 28

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HDMI Functions ·······································29

(HDMI terminal / VIERA Link)

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External Equipment ··································· 32

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!

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Technical Information ································34

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FAQs ·························································37

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Licence ······················································ 39

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Speciﬁ cations ············································ 39

FAQs, etc.

Accessories / Options

·········· 6

Identifying Controls

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Basic Connection

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Auto Setup

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Quick Start Guide

4 5

Safety Precautions

AC 220-240 V 50 / 60 Hz

Electronic equipment In particular, do not place video equipment near the TV

(electromagnetic interference may distort images / sound). Equipment with an infrared sensor

Keep the TV away from these equipment

Warning & Caution

Notes

Handling the mains plug

Ensure that the mains plug is easily accessible at all times. The On / Off switch on this model does not fully disconnect the TV from the mains supply. Remove the mains plug from the wall socket when the TV is not used for a prolonged period of time. Ensure the grounding pin on the mains plug is securely connected to prevent electrical shock.

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

Do not use any mains lead other than that provided with this TV. (This may cause ﬁ re or electrical shock.)

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 fire never place any type of candle or naked flame on top or near the TV.

Power source

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

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

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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.

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Use care not to subject the surface to insect repellent, solvent, thinner, or other volatile substances (this may degrade surface quality).

Caution

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Use care not to subject the TV’s surfaces to detergent. (A liquid inside the TV could lead to product failure.)

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Use care not to subject surfaces to insect repellent, solvent, thinner, or other volatile substances (this may deteriorate the surface by peeling the paint).

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Do not allow the cabinet to make contact with a rubber or PVC substance for a long time.

Maintenance

Do not remove the cover

Do not remove the rear cover as live parts are accessible when it is removed. There are no user serviceable parts inside.

Use only the dedicated stands / mounting equipment

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

Do not place the TV on sloped or unstable surfaces

The TV may fall off or tip over.

Do not expose to rain or excessive moisture

To prevent damage which might result in electric shock or fire, do not expose this TV to rain or excessive moisture.

This TV must not be exposed to dripping

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

Do not block the rear ventilation openings

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

Transport only in upright position

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

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

IMPORTANT: THE MOULDED MAINS PLUG

FOR YOUR SAFETY, PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING TEXT CAREFULLY.

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

As the colours of the wire in the mains lead of this appliance may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your mains plug, proceed as follows.

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

Green-and-Yellow: Earth

Blue: Neutral Brown: Live

If a new mains plug is to be ﬁ tted, please observe the wiring code as shown below. If in any doubt, please consult a qualiﬁ ed electrician.

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

If the mains plug contains a removable fuse cover, you must ensure that it is reﬁ tted when the fuse is replaced. If you lose the fuse cover the mains plug must not be used until a replacement cover is obtained. A replacement fuse cover may be purchased from your local Panasonic Dealer.

This appliance is supplied with a moulded three pin mains plug for your safety and convenience. A 5 amp fuse is ﬁ tted in this mains plug. Shall the fuse need to be replaced, please ensure that the replacement fuse has a rating of 5 amps and that it is approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362.

Check for the ASTA mark

or the BSI mark on the body of the fuse.

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. 37)

Typical still images

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

This TV also emits infrared rays (this may affect operation of other equipment).

Allow sufﬁ cient space around the TV for radiated heat

(cm)

Minimum distance

ASA

Quick Start Guide

PULL

Identifying ControlsAccessories / Options

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Identifying Controls

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Accessories / Options

Installing remote’s batteries

Caution

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

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Do not mix old and new batteries.

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Do not mix different battery types (such as alkaline and manganese batteries).

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Do not use rechargeable (Ni-Cd) batteries.

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Do not burn or breakup batteries.

Using the clamper

Batteries for the Remote Control Transmitter

(2)

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R6 (UM3)

Remote Control Transmitter

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EUR7737Z60

Standard accessories

Check that you have the accessories and items shown

Operating Instructions

Pan European Guarantee Card

Clamper (2)

Mains Lead

Pull open

Hook

Note the correct polarity (+ or -)

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Do not bundle the RF cable and mains lead together (could cause distorted image).

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Fix cables with clampers as necessary.

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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

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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.

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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.

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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-37PV70EY)

TY-S42PX70WK

(TH-42PV70EY)

Pedestal (ST-42D2-WK)

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TBL0E0007

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

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Volume / Contrast / Brightness / Colour / Sharpness / Tint (NTSC mode) / Bass / Treble / Balance / Auto Setup (p. 22)

Power LED

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Standby: red On: green

Cursor buttons to make selections and adjustments

Standby On / Off switch

(Switches TV On or Off standby)

Sound mute On / Off

Surround (p. 20)

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. 31) Changes aspect ratio (p. 13)

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)

Viewing a favourite teletext channel (p. 17)

Changes the input mode TV -

changes TV mode

(p. 14)

AV - changes AV input mode (p. 14)

DIRECT TV Recording

To immediately record programme in VCR / DVD recorder with Q-Link connection (p. 28)

Returns to the previous menu

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

Lift door to open

Mains power On / Off switch

INPUT

OPTION

DIRECT TV REC

EXIT

RETURN

F.P.

Quick Start Guide

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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

Note

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Connect to AV1 / 2 for a DVD Recorder / VCR supporting Q-Link (p. 28).

Example 3 Connecting DVD Recorder / VCR and Set top box

TV, DVD Recorder / VCR and Set top box

Mains lead (supplied)

SCART cable (fully wired)

DVD Recorder or VCR

RF cable

Aerial AerialRear of the TV Rear of the TV

RF cable

AC 220-240 V 50 / 60 Hz

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

SCART cable (fully wired)

RF cable

Clamper

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To unfasten

AV1

RGB VIDEO

AUDIO

AV2

RGB VIDEO S VIDEO

AV1

RGB VIDEO

AUDIO

AV2

RGB VIDEO S VIDEO

COMPONENT

VIDEO

AUDIO

COMPONENT

VIDEO

AUDIO

RGB VIDEO

AV1

AV2

RGB VIDEO S VIDEO

AUDIO

COMPONENT

VIDEO

AUDIO

RF IN

RF OUT

RF IN

RF OUT

RF IN

Quick Start Guide

Country

Portugal

Spain

Italy

France

Austria

Germany

Netherlands

Hungary

Czech

E.Eu

Ireland

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

(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.

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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

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If tuning have failed “Auto Setup” (p. 22).

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

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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 with Mains power On / Off switch.

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How to use remote control

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Auto Setup

Using the On Screen Displays

Exit the menu system and return to the normal viewing screen

Plug the TV into mains socket and switch On

(Takes a few seconds to be displayed)

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

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

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To edit channels

Editing and Setting Channels

(p. 22)

Select your country

Start Auto Setup

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If a compatible recording equipment with Q-Link or similar technologies (p. 28) is connected, channel information is automatically downloaded to the equipment.

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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.

Select the language

•

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

Select the picture setting

select

store

select

set

INPUT

OPTION

DIRECT TV REC

EXIT

RETURN

Auto Setup

Scan 214178

Channel Service Name

CH 29 CH 33

This will take about 3 mins.

EXIT

RETURN

DOWNLOAD IN PROGRESS

PLEASE WAIT

Programme : 63

Remote control unavailable

RETURN

EXIT

Sound Menu

Mode Music

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

Select

EXIT Change RETURN

Viewing Mode

Dynamic Normal Cinema

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