Panasonic Viera TH-37PX80B, Operating Instructions Manual

Page 1: ...e read these instructions before operating your set and retain them for future reference The images shown in this manual are for illustrative purposes only Operating Instructions Plasma Television Model No TH 37PX80B TH 42PX80B ...

Page 2: ...nderstanding and enjoyment particularly for visually impaired viewers Digital Switchover Starting in late 2007 and ending in 2012 TV services in the UK will go completely digital TV region by TV region If you have any questions please call Digital UK on 08456 50 50 50 or visit www digitaluk co uk Digital Switchover will cover a period of several weeks When it starts you will lose all Analogue TV p...

Page 3: ...100 000 hours This measurement is based on the time taken for the brightness of the panel to reduce to half of it s maximum level The time taken to reach this level may vary depending on the image content and the environment where the TV is used Image retention and malfunctions are not taken into account Contents Be Sure to Read Safety Precautions 4 Warning Caution Notes 5 Maintenance 5 Quick Star...

Page 4: ... caused Transport only in upright position Transporting the TV with its display panel facing upright or downward may cause damage to the internal circuitry AC 220 240 V 50 60 Hz IMPORTANT THE MOULDED MAINS PLUG FOR YOUR SAFETY PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING TEXT CAREFULLY This TV is supplied with a moulded three pin mains plug for your safety and convenience A 5 amp fuse is fitted in this mains plug Sh...

Page 5: ...e or electrical shock First remove the mains plug from the socket outlet 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 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...

Page 6: ...tal and be absolutely sure to take steps to prevent the TV from tipping over Handle the TV carefully during installation since subjecting it to impact or other forces may cause product damage Optional accessories Wall hanging bracket vertical TY WK42PV3W TY WK42PV4W angle TY WK42PR3W TY WK42PR4W Batteries for the Remote Control 2 R6 UM3 Remote Control N2QAYB000239 Standard accessories Check that y...

Page 7: ... personal injury may result Contact your nearest Panasonic dealer immediately During set up make sure that all screws are securely tightened If insufficient care is taken to ensure screws are properly tightened during assembly the pedestal will not be strong enough to support the TV and it might fall over and become damaged and personal injury may result Ensure that the TV does not fall over If th...

Page 8: ...es 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 Function select Volume Contrast Brightness Colour Sharpness Tint NTSC mode Bass Treble Balance Auto Setup p 34 Headphones jack p 50 AV3 terminals p 50 SD Card slot p 43 Timer LED Active for Timer Programmin...

Page 9: ...red buttons Used for the selection navigation and operation of various functions Exit Returns to the normal viewing screen Direct TV Recording p 45 and p 47 Records programme immediately in DVD Recorder VCR with Q Link or VIERA Link connection Numeric buttons Changes programme and teletext pages When in Standby mode switches TV On VIERA Link Menu p 47 Press to access VIERA Link Menu directly Guide...

Page 10: ...t 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 first Example 1 Connecting aerial Example 2 Connecting DVD Recorder VCR RF cable TV only TV DVD Recorder or VCR AC 220 240 V 50 60 Hz AC 220 240 V 50 60 Hz Note Connect to AV2 for a DVD Recorder VCR suppo...

Page 11: ...able Aerial Mains lead supplied Rear of the TV Satellite receiver Example 3 Connecting DVD Recorder VCR and Satellite receiver AC 220 240 V 50 60 Hz RF cable TV DVD Recorder VCR and Satellite SCART cable fully wired SCART cable fully wired RF cable RF cable To remove from the TV Push until both side tabs click Press both tabs and pull on mains connector to release tabs Make sure that the mains lea...

Page 12: ... the PIN number in case you forget it Search and store TV programmes automatically These steps are not necessary if the setup has been completed by your local dealer When inputting Owner ID Auto Setup is now complete and your TV is ready for viewing When inputting Owner ID later EXIT You can now use the remote control to turn On the TV or turn the TV to standby mode Power LED On 2 If you input the...

Page 13: ...ze all settings Shipping Condition p 36 If you turned the TV Off during Standby mode last time the TV will be in Standby mode when you turn the TV On with Mains power On Off switch How to use remote control Auto Setup Using the On Screen Displays MENU 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...

Page 14: ...so possible to select the mode using the TV button on the front panel of the TV p 8 To select the two or three digit programme number e g 39 in a short time Display Information banner if it is not displayed While the banner is displayed select the programme select programme watch Possible to set display timeout in Banner Display Timeout p 27 Select a programme using TV Guide p 20 Possible to confi...

Page 15: ... service available TXT Teletext service available Multi Audio Multiple audio available Stereo Mono Audio mode 1 90 Off Timer remaining time For settings p 16 To confirm another tuned programme name To watch the programme listed in the banner To change the category blue To hide EXIT Information on the next event DVB mode To set display timeout Banner Display Timeout p 27 Extra information press aga...

Page 16: ...ings Power on Preference TV Setup Menu Off MENU Display the menu Select Setup access select Select Off Timer and set the time set select To cancel Set to Off or turn the TV off To display the remaining time Information banner p 15 When the remaining time is within 3 minutes the remaining time will flash on screen Turn the TV off automatically after a fixed period Change aspect ratio Select Change ...

Page 17: ...links to a teletext service software is downloaded in the background to enable the teletext function This means that when switching to a DVB programme you should wait for approximately 5 seconds before pressing the TEXT button this will allow the software to download If you press the TEXT button before download is complete there will be a short delay before the text screen is displayed While navig...

Page 18: ...What is FASTEXT mode default In FASTEXT mode four differently coloured subjects are situated at the bottom of the screen To access more information about one of these subjects press the appropriately coloured button This facility enables fast access to information on the subjects shown What is List mode In List mode four differently coloured page numbers are situated at the bottom of the screen Ea...

Page 19: ... updating is completed You cannot change the programme The news page provides a function that indicates arrival of latest news News Flash Changes to TV screen temporarily View the updated page View the TV picture while searching for a teletext page Teletext automatically updates itself when new information becomes available Store frequently viewed pages in the colour bar List mode only press and h...

Page 20: ...ar Good bye Cartoon Panorama Sex And The City Terminator BBCi I m A Celebrity Pop Idol News BBC Radi 1 7 14 70 72 105 719 D D D D D D D Rugby 15 To 1 The Bill GUIDE Using TV Guide TV Guide Electronic Programme Guide EPG provides an on screen listing of the programmes currently broadcast and the forthcoming broadcasts over the next seven days depending on the broadcasters This TV supports the GUIDE...

Page 21: ... you must make the proper settings on the recorder connected to the TV If a compatible recorder with Q Link or similar technologies is connected to the TV p 45 and the Link Settings p 27 are completed no setting of the recorder is required Also read the manual of the recorder If you select the current programme a screen asking you to confirm whether you wish to watch or record it will appear Selec...

Page 22: ...Input select menu Displays the selected mode 1 Turn the TV on When connecting with SCART as example 2 or 3 p 10 and p 11 Receives input signals automatically when playback starts or satellite receiver is switched on Input signals are automatically identified by the SCART pin 8 terminal This function is also available for HDMI connections p 50 If input mode is not switched automatically Perform and...

Page 23: ...o search backward Fast forward Skip Search VCR Fast forward view the picture rapidly forward DVD Skip to the next track or title Press and hold to search forward Pause Pause Resume DVD Press and hold to play at slow speed Programme Up Down Select programme Record Start recording Panasonic equipment connected to the TV can be directly operated with the remote control Note Confirm if the remote cont...

Page 24: ...arm Colour Management Off P NR Off Picture Menu MENU How to Use Menu Functions Display the menu 3 2 4 Various menus allow you to make settings for the picture sound and other functions Displays the functions that can be set varies according to the input signal To return to TV at any time EXIT To return to the previous screen RETURN Select the menu Select the item example Picture Menu access select...

Page 25: ...p 26 To reset the sound settings only Reset to Default in Sound Menu p 26 To reset the picture and sound settings together N Also volume level and aspect mode are reset To initialize all settings Shipping Condition in Setup Menu p 36 Changed Number and positions of alternatives Moved Displays the next screen up down User input Name A B C D E F G H I J K L M N U V W X Y Z 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 a b c d e f ...

Page 26: ... Mode to the default settings Sound Mode Select two different sound settings Music Speech In each Sound Mode setting Bass and Treble can be adjusted and stored to suit your particular sound requirement Changes to any settings in a mode will affect all signal sources Sound quality can be improved Bass Increases or decreases level to enhance or minimise lower deeper sound output Treble Increases or ...

Page 27: ...DE Plus system Off Timer Sets the time the TV automatically turns Off Off 15 30 45 60 75 90 minutes Power on Preference Set to TV to view picture from TV tuner Set to AV to view input from an external equipment connected to a SCART terminal e g satellite receiver TV AV The external equipment must be switched on and sending a control signal for automatic switching at power on to occur Teletext Anal...

Page 28: ... DVB Audio Description Menu Audio Description Off Volume Speakers Off Headphones Off p 26 Input Resolution VGA Clock H pos V pos Clock Phase Sync H V Reset to Default Set PC Setup p 39 p 26 2 2 HDMI1 Input Auto Audio Description Access Reset to Default Set Sound Menu NICAM Off 1 2 Mode Music Bass Treble Balance Headphone Volume Surround Off Volume Correction Speaker Distance to Wall Over 30cm Soun...

Page 29: ... SA 21 30 22 30 60 Off Guide 3 D ITV1 Freshly Squeezed Extra 7 8 SA 22 30 23 30 60 Off S P p 40 System Update Auto Update Search in Standby System Update Search Now On p 31 Owner ID Please enter new PIN PIN p 37 Off 2 of 2 Common Interface Slot 1 Module inserted p 31 All tuning data will be erased Are you sure Are you sure Shipping Condition p 36 Wed 12 05 04 10 46 Profile Editor BBC One Wales All...

Page 30: ...e Side Panel Off Picture Overscan On Off 2 3 Teletext FASTEXT Setup Menu OPTION SDCARD RETURN EXIT INPUT TV MENU DVB Settings DVB mode 4 3 5 Select Setup Select Common Interface or System Update Display the menu Set To return to TV EXIT 1 If in Analogue mode Select DVB DVB Settings provide access to various advanced features 2 access select access select ...

Page 31: ...re contained on Common Interface CI Modules This TV receiver works only Pay TV modules complying with CI standard Off 2 of 2 Common Interface Slot 1 Module inserted Access Common Interface Follow the on screen instructions example select go Coloured characters red green yellow blue On screen operation guide may not correspond to the remote control buttons Caution Turn Off Mains power On Off switch...

Page 32: ...ip unwanted programmes and control programme audience etc To return to TV EXIT 1 Select DVB or Analogue 2 DVB Profile Edit and DVB Service List are available in DVB mode only Analogue Service List is available in Analogue mode only access select access select green To add all programmes to the list yellow Create your favourite programme list Profile from various broadcasters up to 4 Profile 1 to 4...

Page 33: ... FTP 23 35 Coronation Street CH30 Change category All Analogue Services You can change the programme name and programme position for Analogue programmes This function is available in Analogue mode If a VCR is connected only with the RF cable edit VCR Select the programme to edit BBC1 Analogue Service List 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 select Programme position Name Edit To change the name displayed when selecting...

Page 34: ...ammes Select Setup 3 Select Tuning Menu 4 Display the menu Select a function 5 You can retune all the TV programmes when moving house or search for new services which may have recently started broadcasting To return to TV EXIT 2 access select access select access select 1 Select DVB or Analogue DVB Manual Tuning Add New DVB Services New Service Message and DVB Signal Condition are available in DVB...

Page 35: ...ree TV 10 62 E4 Free TV 10 62 Cartoon Nwk Free TV 10 Free TV 4 Pay TV 0 Radio 0 Data 0 Searching EXIT RETURN Start Auto Setup All Digital tuning data will be erased Auto Setup Start Auto Setup Settings are made automatically All the previous tuning settings are erased The analogue settings are downloaded to a Q Link compatible equipment connected to the TV in Analogue mode When the operation is co...

Page 36: ...tically start when Mains power On Off switch is next turned On p 12 To retune TV programmes only e g after moving house Auto Setup p 35 3 2 4 Select Setup Select Shipping Condition Display the menu Set To return to TV EXIT Restore Settings Resets the TV to its original condition i e no programmes tuned in All settings other than Owner ID programmes picture sound quality etc are reset 1 access sele...

Page 37: ...12 and input it later start from If you input the Owner ID in Auto Setup p 12 perform Select Setup Display the menu 2 1 access select access select Owner ID HOUSE NO NAME A POSTCODE EXIT Enter the PIN number twice at first setting Make a note of the PIN number in case you forget it Enter the PIN number 4 digits To change the PIN number To check the personal information stored Hold down for about 6...

Page 38: ...sier identification and selection of the input mode you can label each input terminals or skip terminal that is not connected to any equipment To select the input mode p 22 set select 1 The labels you set will be displayed in Input Selection menu p 22 or banner If Skip is selected you cannot select the mode access select access select User input You can name each input terminals freely Select User...

Page 39: ...Adjust after Clock adjustment Set to the minimum level if noise occurs Sync Chooses another synchronous signal if the image is distorted H V On G H V by the horizontal and vertical signals from your PC On G by the green signal from your PC if available Reset to Default Press the OK button to reset to the default Setup settings Other items p 26 and p 27 OPTION SDCARD EXIT RETURN INPUT Input Selecti...

Page 40: ...ilar technologies p 45 and setup connection are done completely p 44 and p 45 you do not need to programme the recorder the TV will control the recording progress If the recorder is not compatible with Q Link or similar technologies set Q Link in Setup Menu p 27 to the connected terminal AV1 or AV2 and make timer programming of the recorder Read the manual of the recorder D means DVB programme and...

Page 41: ...ng time automatic display Daily SU SA Sunday to Saturday Daily MO SA Monday to Saturday Daily MO FR Monday to Friday Weekly SA FR TH WE TU MO SU Same time on the same day every week To change a timer programming event Select the programme to be changed To cancel a timer programming event Select the programme to be deleted red To cancel a timer programming event temporarily Select the programme to ...

Page 42: ...ime To the previous photo Rotate 90 anti clockwise To the next photo Rotate 90 clockwise 1 2 Enter SD mode Photo View Mode select view Operation guide Thumbnail Caution During the operation no signals are output from the monitor output terminals To return to TV EXIT or SDCARD Error display images that could not be loaded etc Selected photo information is displayed The maximum number of characters ...

Page 43: ... Slide show settings operate in step or Slide show Select the photo for the first view Start Slide show Display the menu Select Viewing Setup Select the items and set access Picture Menu p 26 Menu Item Adjustments Configurations alternatives Viewing Setup Interval Select slide show interval 5 10 15 30 60 90 120 seconds Repeat Slide show repeat Off On set select To pause To return to Single view gr...

Page 44: ... manual of the equipment too Q Link SCART cable DVD Recorder VCR with Q Link function Connect the DVD Recorder VCR supporting Q Link to the TV s AV1 or AV2 terminal via a fully wired SCART cable VIERA Link SCART cable HDMI cable DIGA Recorder HD Video Camera with VIERA Link function Connect the equipment supporting VIERA Link to the TV s AV1 AV2 HDMI1 HDMI2 or HDMI3 terminals via fully wired SCART...

Page 45: ...pment Q Link terminal setup in Setup Menu Q Link p 27 AV1 AV2 out p 27 Download Analogue programme setting Q Link Download p 27 or Auto Setup in Analogue mode p 35 or Auto Setup when first using the TV p 12 Features available Some recorders are not applicable Read the manual of the recorder Direct TV Recording What you see is What you record DIRECTTVREC Recording the current programme in DVD Recor...

Page 46: ... connected equipment Read the manual of the equipment For optimal recording the settings of the recorder might be required For details read the manual of the recorder Download Analogue programme setting Q Link Download p 27 or Auto Setup in Analogue mode p 35 or Auto Setup when first using the TV p 12 Set VIERA Link On in Setup Menu VIERA Link p 27 Set up the TV After connection turn the equipment...

Page 47: ...l3 and RecorderwithHDD Pause Live TV You can pause the live TV programme and resume later Live TV programme will be recorded on HDD of the connected DIGA Recorder This function is available with DIGA Recorder which has HDD and HDAVI Control 3 function Connect DIGA Recorder with both HDMI and SCART cables to use this function If you cannot operate check the settings and the equipment Preparations p...

Page 48: ...layed But you cannot access it Use its own remote control to operate the equipment Direct TV Rec Speaker Selection VIERA Link Menu Home Cinema Start VIERA Link Control Speaker Selection Home Cinema Others Pause Live TV When the equipment of other types or manufacturers is connected Others Others is displayed You cannot access it Use its own remote control to operate the equipment Direct TV Rec Spe...

Page 49: ...or the first few seconds when Input mode is switched Volume function will be displayed when adjusting the volume of the equipment Easy playback is also available by using the remote control for Amplifier or Player theatre Read the manual of the equipment About HDMI cable for connecting Panasonic HD Video Camera read the manual of the equipment If more than one equipment of the same type are connec...

Page 50: ... TV Recording AV3 These diagrams show our recommendations for connection of your TV to various pieces of equipment For other connections consult the instructions for each piece of equipment the table below and the specifications p 59 VIDEO or S VIDEO AUDIO Headphones Camcorder Game equipment External Equipment To adjust volume Headphone Volume in the Sound Menu p 26 M3 stereo mini plug Amplifier w...

Page 51: ... Y PB PR L R L R External Equipment Computer PC Viewing Listening Conversion adapter if necessary HD Satellite receiver DVD Recorder VCR SCART cable RF cable SCART cable To watch satellite broadcasts To record playback DVD Recorder Fully wired HDMI compliant cable Viewing Listening or Fully wired HDMI compliant cable HDMI equipment RCA cable ...

Page 52: ... and below the picture are detected Auto aspect chooses the best ratio and expands the picture to fill the screen This process can take several minutes depending on the darkness of the picture HDMI connection HDMI high definition multimedia interface allows you to enjoy high definition digital images and high quality sound by connecting the TV and the equipment HDMI compatible equipment 1 with an ...

Page 53: ...tion 160 120 to 10 000 000 Compliant card type maximum capacity SDHC Card 16 GB SD Card 2 GB Multi Media Card 128 MB miniSD Card 1 GB requiring miniSD adapter If miniSD Card is used insert remove it together with the adapter Check the latest information on the card type at the following website English only http panasonic co jp pavc global cs DCF Design rule for camera file system Unified standard...

Page 54: ...24 768 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 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 ver...

Page 55: ...All Services Wed 24th 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 On Screen messages I e EC AV1 You can simply clear these Press again to redisplay Q Link function does not work Please confirm SCART cable and connection Also please set ...

Page 56: ...e equipment p 54 Use an equipment compliant with EIA CEA 861 861B Sound is unusual Set the sound setting of the connected equipment to 2ch L PCM Check the HDMI1 Input setting in the Sound Menu p 26 If digital sound connection has a problem select analogue sound connection p 52 Interference or frozen disappearing image in DVB Check DVB Signal Condition p 35 If Signal Quality or Signal Strength are ...

Page 57: ...ct TV Recording p 45 and p 47 or Timer Programming p 40 Timer incorrect Set Start and End times in Timer Programming correctly p 41 Timer Event Due to Start DVB 1 BBC1 has been Programmed for recording at 20 00 This message will appear 2 minutes before timer programming event due to start Software successfully updated Press EXIT to continue The software updating is finished Software Update failed ...

Page 58: ...VB Settings 30 DVB Signal Condition 35 DVI 52 DVDs 10 22 E EPG 20 External equipment 10 22 50 External input 22 39 Event recording 21 F FAQs 55 56 Free input menu 25 G GUIDE Plus Settings 27 H HDMI 52 54 Hold 14 19 Home Cinema 44 49 I Information banner 15 Input Labels 38 Input signal 54 L Licence 59 M Mains Lead 10 Mains power On Off switch 8 12 Maintenance 5 Menu Functions 24 29 Mode 26 Multi Au...

Page 59: ...gh impedance Dimensions W H D 917 mm 665 mm 327 mm With Pedestal 917 mm 617 mm 95 mm TV only 1 020 mm 727 mm 327 mm With Pedestal 1 020 mm 679 mm 95 mm TV only Mass 24 5 k Net With Pedestal 22 5 k Net TV only 28 0 k Net With Pedestal 26 0 k Net TV only Licence Specifi cations Glossary Index Specifications Note Design and Specifications are subject to change without notice Mass and Dimensions shown...

Page 60: ...e 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...