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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.

Printed in Czech Republic

Model No.

 TH-37PD60E

TH-42PD60E

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 identification in the event of theft or loss, and for Warranty Service purposes.

Model Number 

Serial Number 

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 

effects on 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.

Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.

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

 2006 Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved.

This TV is designed to be used in Germany and France.

Summary of Contents for Viera TH-37PD60E

Page 1: ...ease 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 on human health and the environ...

Page 2: ... Features How to Use Menu Functions 16 picture sound quality etc Advanced DVB Settings DVB 18 pay TV time etc Editing and Setting Channels Analogue 20 Editing and Setting Channels DVB 22 External Equipment 26 Q Link Control with HDMI Connections Enjoy your TV Technical Information 32 FAQs 36 Licence 39 Specifications 39 FAQs etc Accessories Options 6 Identifying Controls 7 Connection 8 Auto Setup 9...

Page 3: ...n of dirt by using a soft cloth Major contamination Wipe the surface clean using a soft cloth dampened with clean water or water containing a small amount of neutral detergent Then using a soft dry cloth evenly wipe the surface clean until it is dry Daily 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 o...

Page 4: ...amp standby red Remote control signal receiver Switches TV AV Switches DVB digital broadcasting Analogue mode p 10 Volume Contrast Brightness Colour Sharpness Tint NTSC mode Bass Treble Balance Tuning mode analogue mode p 20 Changes aspect ratio p 11 Normalizes p 16 Resets settings Selects programmes in sequence Changes programme channel p 10 Subtitles Showing subtitles p 11 DVB Viewing a favourit...

Page 5: ...e unit or turn the unit to standby mode Power lamp On Connect after all the other connections External equipments and cables shown in this manual are not supplied with this TV Please ensure that the unit is disconnected from the mains before attaching or disconnecting any leads To check programme list at a glance Programme Guide p 10 To edit channels Editing and Setting Channels p 20 24 Auto Setup...

Page 6: ... display timeout p 18 Information on next programme Watching TV Change aspect ratio or 14 9 ASPECT Each press changes the mode Change the aspect ratio p 33 While the bar is displayed red green Auto aspect 16 9 14 9 Just 4 3 4 3 Full HD signal only Zoom1 Zoom2 Zoom3 Multi Audio TXT Subtitle Lotti auf der Flucht 20 00 20 55 For info press 1 Das Erste 20 30 All Services Profile ger Encrypted No Signa...

Page 7: ...e TV s memory Store frequently viewed pages p 13 To change mode Teletext in Setup menu p 16 To adjust contrast As the blue bar is displayed FULL TOP BOTTOM Reveal hidden data MENU red Re hide red Reveal hidden words e g quiz page answers Using teletext conveniently MENU green TOP BOTTOM Normal FULL Expand the BOTTOM half INDEX TOP FLOF mode only Return to the main index page HOLD If you wish to ho...

Page 8: ...tart recording Note Automatic Input selection Input mode is automatically switched from TV to AV mode when the equipment connected via SCART or HDMI terminal is operated When the equipment is turned off the TV is set to TV mode If the external equipment has an aspect adjustment function set to 16 9 For details see the manual of the equipment or ask your local dealer To return to TV TV AV Watching ...

Page 9: ...evel of right and left speakers Balance MPX Select stereo monaural Mono Stereo Normally Stereo Stereo signal cannot be received Mono M1 M2 Available while mono signal is transmitted MPX Stereo Mode Improves sound quality for music and dramas Music Speech Mode Music Ambience Gives a greater spatial effect by using dynamic enhancer Off On Ambience Off HDMI input Chooses according to the signal when ...

Page 10: ...whenever inserting or removing the CI module If a view card and a card reader come as a set first insert the card reader then insert the view card into the card reader Advanced DVB Settings DVB pay TV time etc Auto 3 seconds Common Interface Module Time Zone DVB System Setup Display Timeout Preferred Language Setting Select Display Timeout and set the time 0 No display to 10 sec in 1 sec increments...

Page 11: ...an Name Lock Sys 1 2 3 4 5 CH44 CH51 CH41 CH47 CH37 ABC XYZ FTP 123 456 Off Off Off Off Off SC1 SC1 SC1 SC1 SC1 ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRST UVWXYZ 0123456789 Programme edit Prog Chan Name Lock Sys 1 2 3 4 5 CH44 CH51 CH41 CH47 CH37 Off Off Off Off Off SC1 SC1 SC1 SC1 SC1 XYZ FTP 123 456 OK To change the name of the broadcaster displayed when selecting channels Usable characters Select the Name field Selec...

Page 12: ...ist Please enter new PIN Child Lock PIN Entry PIN Change PIN Child Lock Child Lock Service List Access Child Lock Service List 1 Das Erste 2 arte 3 PHOENIX 4 ARD MHP Data 5 ZDF 6 Info 3sat 7 Doku KiKa Exit Select Lock Return Lock All Unlock All MENU VCR 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 OK OK 22 23 Editing and Setting Channels Select Setup menu Select DVB Setup Menu 3 1 2 Select the function 4 Display the menu ...

Page 13: ...e during the menu appears Message example Advanced Main menu Picture menu Sound menu Setup menu Child Lock Profile Edit Tuner Lock DVB Setup Menu System Setup System Update Access Teletext Subtitles Tuning Menu Off ger ger Multi Audio ger IDTV EXIT MENU OK Auto Setup New Service Message DVB Tuning Menu Access On Signal Condition Manual Tuning Add New Service New DVB Service Found Press OK to add n...

Page 14: ...ted Panasonic equipment is operated input mode is switched automatically When it is stopped operating input mode is returned Power on link When the connected Panasonic equipment is operated TV is also automatically turned on and the content is reproduced Only when TV is in Standby mode Power off link When TV is set to Standby mode the connected Panasonic equipment is also automatically set to Stan...

Page 15: ... PB PR AV AV AV 28 29 External Equipment Connections Connect VCR DVD recorder Recording Playback Connect DVD player Playback Connect Set top box RGB input Connect VCR DVD recorder and Set top box example Connect DVD recorder and VCR example Easy playback Rear of the TV Rear of the TV Rear of the TV Rear of the TV Rear of the TV Rear of the TV This TV Panasonic Player theatre Panasonic DVD recorder...

Page 16: ...s show our recommendations for how to connect the TV unit to your various equipment For other connections consult the instructions of each equipment the table below and the specifications p 39 Connections overview External Equipment Amplifier with speaker system Control with HDMI p 27 To listen with speakers DVD recorder or AV amplifier Set top box DVD Recorder VCR SCART cable RF cable or Q Link SCAR...

Page 17: ...elect the ratio manually The optimum size and aspect can be chosen and you can enjoy finer images p 11 Auto aspect Auto aspect determines the best aspect ratio to use to fill 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 Aut...

Page 18: ...vailable 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 Read the manuals of Amplifier HDMI connections to some Panasonic equipments allow you to enjoy the easy playback or home theatre Input signal that can be displayed Mark Applicable input sig...

Page 19: ...at the four corners of the screen Screen Contrast is reduced Only one part remains dark Chaotic image noisy No image can be displayed Blurry or distorted image no sound or low volume Neither image nor sound is produced The function to prevent after image is activated Not a faulty symptom The screen saver is activated if the TV unit is not operated for a certain time in AV mode Contrast is lowered ...

Page 20: ...mV 106 cmV 818 mm W 461 mm H 939 mm diagonal 920 mm W 518 mm H 1 056 mm diagonal 408 960 852 W 480 H 2 556 480 dots Sound Speaker 12 cm 6 cm 2 pcs 8 Ω Audio Output 20 W 10 W 10 W 10 THD Receiving Systems Band name PAL B G SECAM B G SECAM L L VHF E2 E12 UHF E21 E69 CATV S01 S05 CATV S1 S10 M1 M10 CATV S11 S20 U1 U10 CATV S21 S41 Hyperband PAL 525 60 Playback of NTSC tape from some PAL Video recorde...

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