Panasonic Viera TH-37PX8B, Operating Instructions Manual

Page 1: ...ad 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 37PX8B TH 42PX8B TH 50PX8B ...

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: ...Double Scan 100Hz Double Scan is a function of this TV that reduces large area flicker 10 000 1 Native Contrast A wide contrast ratio will deliver pictures with a deep black level and a brighter white level for greater image depth 24p Playback Can support 1080p 24 frames per second source materials 0 001 msec Panel Response Time Extremely fast response time to minimise picture lag V Audio Utilises...

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: ...ed 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 Mains plug Wipe the mains plug with a dry cloth at regular intervals Moisture and dust may lead to fire or ...

Page 6: ... Lead K2CT3DH00018 p 11 Operating Instructions Pan European Guarantee Card 1 Year Guarantee Registration CRM Customer Relationship Management This product contains possibly dangerous parts such as plastic bags that can be breathed in or swallowed by young children accidentally Keep these parts out of reach of young children Pedestal ST 42R4 WK ST 50R4 WK TBLX0061 TXFBL01RWTD TH 37PX8B TH 42PX8B TB...

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: ...rn on the TV or turn the TV to standby mode by the remote control 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 Function select Volume Contrast Brightness Colour Sharpness Tint NTSC mode Bass Treble Balance Auto Setup p 34 Headphones jack p 48 A...

Page 9: ...Up Down Programme Information p 15 Displays programme information Index p 19 Returns to the teletext index page teletext mode Exit Returns to the normal viewing screen VIERA Link Menu p 45 Press to access VIERA Link Menu directly Guide p 20 Displays TV Guide Option Menu p 15 Easy setting for viewing and sound options Main Menu p 24 Press to access VIERA Link Picture Sound and Setup Menus Subtitles...

Page 10: ...nit 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 supporting Q...

Page 11: ...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 lead is ...

Page 12: ...etailed procedures Owner ID p 37 Make a note of 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 ...

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: ...ff switch should be On p 8 down or 1 Also 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 3 9 in a short time Display Information banner if it is not displayed While the banner is displayed select the programme Possible to set display timeout in Banner Display Timeout p 27 Select a programme using TV Guide p ...

Page 15: ...able 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 again to hide the...

Page 16: ...E Plus Settings Power on Preference TV Setup Menu Off MENU Display the menu Select Setup 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 EXI...

Page 17: ... Note As soon as you switch to a DVB programme with 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 d...

Page 18: ...STEXT 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 Each of thes...

Page 19: ...pleted 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 hold As page is d...

Page 20: ... The Bill CBBC Cha 10 O clock News BBC Pepsi Char 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...

Page 21: ...n Timer LED will turn on if Timer Programming is set When recording programmes 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 43 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 ...

Page 22: ...local dealer To return to TV Display the 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 48 If input mode ...

Page 23: ...R 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 Programme Up Down Select programme REC Record Start recording Panasonic equipment connected to the TV can be directly operated with the remote control Note Confirm if the remote control works correctly after chang...

Page 24: ...our Sharpness Tint Colour Balance Warm 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...

Page 25: ... settings only Reset to Default in Picture Menu p 26 To reset the sound settings only Reset to Default in Sound Menu p 26 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 g h i j k l m n u v w x y z _ O P Q R S T 7 8 9...

Page 26: ...und 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 decreases level to enhance or mi...

Page 27: ...ays the system information of the GUIDE 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 switchi...

Page 28: ... Volume Speakers Off Headphones Off p 26 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 Sound Menu Preferred Multi Audio English 1 3 Timer Programming Access DVB Profile Edit Access DVB Service List Link Settings Access Analogue Service...

Page 29: ... News 7 8 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 ...

Page 30: ...letext FASTEXT Setup Menu GUIDE RETURN ASPECT OPTION DIRECTTV REC VCR 1 3 2 4 6 5 7 9 8 0 TEXT STTL INDEX HOLD PROGRAMME REC VCR DVD TV INPUT EXIT MENU OK 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 sel...

Page 31: ...terface 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 whenever inserting or re...

Page 32: ...vourite programme lists skip 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 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 T...

Page 33: ...ronation 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 Programme position Name Edit To change the name displayed when selecting programmes Select R...

Page 34: ...DVB Signal Condition Access On MENU Tuning Programmes 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 1 Select DVB or Analogue DVB Manual Tuning Add New DVB Services New Service Message and DVB Signal Condition are available ...

Page 35: ...oon 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 completed the programme at programme...

Page 36: ...e on screen instructions Auto Setup will automatically 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 pi...

Page 37: ... Auto Setup p 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 Owner ID HOUSE NO NAME A POSTCODE EXIT VCR 1 3 2 4 6 5 7 9 8 0 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 f...

Page 38: ...E REC VCR DVD GUIDE INPUT TV EXIT MENU OK RETURN MENU Input Labels 2 3 4 Select Setup Select Input Labels Display the menu Select a input terminal and set To return to TV EXIT For easier 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 1 The labels you set will be displayed in Inp...

Page 39: ...nput terminals freely Select User input access select Set characters 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 g h i j k l m n u v w x y z _ O P Q R S T 7 8 9 o p q r s t set select maximum ten characters Store RETURN ...

Page 40: ... If the recorder is compatible with Q Link or similar technologies p 43 and setup connection are done completely p 42 and p 43 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...

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: ...the 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 or HDMI2 terminals via fully wired SCART an...

Page 43: ...ut 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 INPUT RETURN MENU OK ASPECT OPTION VCR 1 3 2 4 6 5 7 9 8 0 PROGRAMME REC VCR DVD TEXT STTL INDEX HOLD EXIT DIRECTTV REC...

Page 44: ...the 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 equipm...

Page 45: ...Pause Live TV programme HDAVIControl3 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 settin...

Page 46: ...d equipment is displayed 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 equipmen...

Page 47: ...mage or sound may not be available for 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 e...

Page 48: ... 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 49: ...PONENT AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN Y PB PR L R L R External Equipment HD Satellite receiver DVD Recorder VCR SCART cable RF cable SCART cable To watch satellite broadcasts To record playback Viewing Listening or Fully wired HDMI compliant cable RCA cable DVD Recorder Fully wired HDMI compliant cable HDMI equipment ...

Page 50: ...ow 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 HDMI or ...

Page 51: ... new version Press EXIT to lgnore SCART S VIDEO and HDMI terminal information AV1 SCART terminal RGB VIDEO Q Link Suitable inputs for AV1 include RGB Red Green Blue Chrominance in Luminance in Chrominance earth Luminance earth AV3 S VIDEO 4 pin terminal HDMI terminal AV2 SCART terminal RGB VIDEO S VIDEO Q Link AV2 Pins 15 and 20 are dependent on AV2 S VHS VIDEO switching 20 CVBS in video 18 RGB st...

Page 52: ...d properly The above signals are reformatted for optimal viewing on your display 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 1 125 1 080 24p ...

Page 53: ...e Portrait All Types 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 connec...

Page 54: ...e equipment p 52 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 50 Interference or frozen disappearing image in DVB Check DVB Signal Condition p 35 If Signal Quality or Signal Strength are ...

Page 55: ...inserted Check the CI module inserted completely p 31 No Recording Check media The tape or disc may be write protected missing or damaged Bad Signal The signal is weak Check the aerial Are you sure you want to delete this timer Press OK to delete timer Press RETURN to return Confirm correct operation Are you sure Confirm correct operation All tuning data will be erased Shipping Condition will eras...

Page 56: ... there may not be any new software available Shipping condition completed TV can now be switched off Auto Setup will automatically start when Mains power On Off switch is next turned On p 12 Please check settings and connections on HDMI devices Communication error in VIERA Link function p 44 Timer already expired Starting time in Timer Programming is already past Set correctly p 41 Recording this ...

Page 57: ...ESS OR INDIRECT SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES IN CONNECTION WITH THE PROVISION OR USE OF ANY INFORMATION EQUIPMENT OR SERVICES RELATING TO THE GUIDE PLUS SYSTEM Glossary DVB Digital Video Broadcasting DVD Digital Versatile Disc DVI Digital Visual Interface EPG Electronic Programme Guide HDMI High Definition Multimedia Interface NTSC National Television System Committee One of the television sig...

Page 58: ... signal 52 L Licence 57 M Mains Lead 10 Mains power On Off switch 8 12 Maintenance 5 Menu Functions 24 29 Mode 26 Multi Audio 15 N New Service Message 35 NICAM 26 NTSC 28 59 O Off Timer 16 27 Optional accessories 6 Owner ID 12 37 P PAL 59 Pedestal 7 Picture Overscan 27 PIN number 12 33 37 P NR 26 Power LED 8 12 Q Q Link 27 42 43 Quick Start Guide 6 13 R Remote control 6 9 Reset to Default 26 RGB 5...

Page 59: ...Conditions Temperature 0 C 35 C Humidity 20 80 RH non condensing Connection Terminals AV1 Scart terminal 21 Pin terminal Audio Video in Audio Video out RGB in Q Link AV2 Scart terminal 21 Pin terminal Audio Video in Audio Video out RGB in S Video in Q Link AV3 VIDEO RCA PIN Type 1 1 0 V p p 75 Ω S VIDEO Mini DIN 4 pin Y 1 0 V p p 75 Ω C 0 286 V p p 75 Ω AUDIO L R RCA PIN Type 2 0 5 V rms COMPONENT...

Page 60: ...ed 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 ...