MODE Operating Instructions N 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 C 0 Digital Progressive Plasma Television Model No. TH-37PE30 TH-42PE30 Pedestal stand shown above is optional extra. Please read these instruction before operating your set and retain them for future reference.
Dear Panasonic Customer, We hope that you have many years of enjoyment from your new TV. The Quick Start Guide section at the beginning of this instruction book will allow you to use the TV as quickly as possible. We recommend that you then read the complete instruction book, and keep it to refer to as you explore the range of advanced features that this Plasma TV offers.
Important Safety Notice WARNING 1) To prevent damage which may result in fire or shock hazard, do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture. Do not place containers with water (flower vase, cups, cosmetics, etc.) above the set. (including on shelves above, etc.) 2) To prevent electric shock, do not remove cover. No user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel. 3) Do not remove the earthing pin on the power plug.
Safety Precautions WARNING Setup This Plasma TV is for use only with the following optional accessories. Use with any other type of optional accessories may cause instability which could result in the possibility of injury. (All of the following accessories are manufactured by Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.) • Pedestal ....................................... TY-ST42PX20 • Display stand ................................
Safety Precautions If problems occur during use If a problem occurs (such as no picture or no sound), or if smoke or an abnormal odour starts to come out from the Plasma TV, immediately unplug the power cord plug from the wall outlet. If you continue to use the Plasma TV in this condition, fire or electric shock could result. After checking that the smoke has stopped, contact your local Panasonic dealer so that the necessary repairs can be made.
Accessories Check that you have the accessories and items shown Operating Instruction book (TQBC0719) Remote Control Transmitter (EUR7635010) Mains Lead TV Guarantee Ferrite core J0KG00000014 × 2 (Large size) Clamper TMME206 × 2 MODE N Batteries for the Remote Control Transmitter (2 × R6 (UM3) size) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 C 0 Ferrite core J0KF00000018 × 5 (Small size) Installing the ferrite core (Small size) See page 45, 47. 1 2 Installing the ferrite core (Large size) See page 47.
How to open the front cover D SD CARECT PUSH-EJ Push “ ”. PC CARD EJECT SD CARD PUSH-EJECT STR F / / S VIDEO VIDEO AV3 TV/AV L R PC Terminal cover open and close Open Close 2 1. Push down hooks and pull the cover slightly towards yourself to disengage the claws (at 4 points). 2. Slowly pull out in the downward direction. 1 2 1 1. Insert the claws (at 4 points) at the bottom end. 2. Push until it clicks.
Quick Start Guide Connection and setting up options Note: Please ensure that the unit is disconnected from the mains before attaching or disconnecting any leads. Satellite Receiver RF cable (Not supplied) Scart cables (Not supplied) AV4 S VIDEO VIDEO RGB VIDEO AV2 S VIDEO RF cable (Not supplied) AV1 RGB VIDEO VCR / DVD Recorder Scart Connections • The VCR / DVD Recorder can be connected to the TV using a Scart cable, if you are using a Scart equipped VCR / DVD Recorder.
Quick Start Guide 2 Ensure that the VCR or DVD Recorder is in Standby mode. Press the MODE OK switch on the TV set to turn the set on. To switch the TV set to Standby mode, press the button on the remote control. The TV set can be switched on by pressing the button again if it was switched to Standby mode. N 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 C 0 Note: This TV will still consume some power as long as the mains plug is still inserted into the wall socket.
Quick Start Guide 5 Owner ID As an added feature, this TV has the option of adding a security code (Owner ID) and personal details into its memory, so that in the unfortunate event of theft it will help the Police to trace the owner. Using the numeric buttons to enter required 4 digit Owner ID PIN NUMBER. If a 4 digit PIN NUMBER was entered, you will be taken automatically to the NAME line.
Basic controls: front panel and remote control SD Card slot (see page 38) PC Card slot (see page 38) PC CARD EJECT SD CARD PUSH-EJECT STR F / / S VIDEO VIDEO AV3 TV/AV L R PC PC CARD EJECT SD CARD PUSH-EJECT STR F MAINS Power On / Off switch / / TV/AV S VIDEO VIDEO AV3 L R PC TV/AV button (see page 45) STR (Normalization store) Used to store tuning and other function settings.
Using the On Screen Displays Many features available on this TV can be accessed via the On Screen Display menu system. Use the remote control as shown below to access and adjust features as desired. The MENU button is used to open the main menus and also to return to the previous menu. MENU MODE OK The up and down cursor buttons are used to move the cursor and select menus. N The left and right cursor buttons are used to access menus, adjust levels or to select from a range of options.
Picture menu Press the MENU button. MENU MODE Move to choose Picture menu. OK Access Picture menu. N Move to choose menu option. Adjust chosen option or access chosen menu. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 C 0 EXIT Press the EXIT button at any time to go back to watching TV. Viewing mode The Viewing mode menu allows you to select four different screen settings - Dynamic, Normal, Cinema and Auto.
Sound menu Press the MODE button to select DVB or Analogue mode. Press the MENU button. DVB Analogue MODE MODE MENU OK Move to choose Sound menu. N Access Sound menu. Move to choose menu option. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 C 0 Adjust chosen option or access chosen menu. EXIT Press the EXIT button at any time to go back to watching TV. IDTV Bass Increase or decrease level to enhance or minimise lower, deeper sound output.
Setup menu DVB Analogue MODE Press the MODE button to select DVB or Analogue mode. MODE MENU Press the MENU button. OK Move to choose Setup menu. N Access Setup menu. Move to choose menu option. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 C 0 Adjust chosen option or access chosen menu. EXIT Press the EXIT button at any time to go back to watching TV. IDTV Q-Link AV2 / AV4 out Allows you to select which AV terminal is to be used for data communication between this TV and a compatible recording device.
Tuning menu – overview During Analogue mode Press the MENU button. MODE MENU OK Move to choose Setup menu. N Access Setup menu. Move to choose Analogue Tuning Menu. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 C 0 Access Analogue Tuning Menu. Move to choose menu option. IDTV Adjust chosen option or access chosen menu. EXIT Press the EXIT button at any time to go back to watching TV. Press the OK button after having adjusted some features to store the new settings as the default (replacing the factory setting).
Tuning menu – Programme edit (Analogue mode only) During Analogue mode MODE MENU Press the MENU button. OK Move to choose Setup menu. N Access Setup menu. Move to choose Analogue Tuning Menu. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 C 0 Access Analogue Tuning Menu. Move to choose Programme edit. IDTV Access Programme edit. Move to choose programme position (e.g., Prog. 3). Make required change, e.g., moving a programme channel (see the relevant procedure below).
Tuning menu – Programme edit (Analogue mode only) Renaming a programme channel Move to the Name column. Programme edit Prog. 1 2 3 4 5 Choose the new character. The box at the bottom of the screen shows the character currently selected. : : : : : Chan. CH44 CH51 CH41 CH47 CH37 Name Lock XYZ FTP 123 456 Off Off Off Off Off ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRST UVWXYZ+-. 0123456789 Move to the next character position. Continue until renaming is done. Press the OK button to store the new name.
Tuning menu – Auto setup Auto setup automatically retunes your TV. This feature is useful if, e.g., you move house and wish to retune your TV to receive the local stations. Analogue Auto setup (During Analogue mode) DVB Auto setup (During DVB mode) MODE MENU Press the MENU button. Press the MENU button. Move to choose Setup menu. Move to choose Setup menu. Access Setup menu. Access Setup menu. OK N Move to choose Analogue Tuning Menu. Move to choose DVB Auto Setup.
Tuning menu – Manual tuning (Analogue mode only) It is possible to retune individual programme positions: MODE During Analogue mode MENU OK Press the MENU button. Move to choose Setup menu. N Access Setup menu. Move to choose Analogue Tuning Menu. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 C 0 Access Analogue Tuning Menu. Move to choose Manual tuning. IDTV Access Manual tuning. 1 CH44 Select the programme position to be tuned.
Shipping condition Shipping condition allows you to reset the TV to its original condition, i.e. no channels tuned in. This is useful, for example, if you move to a different area when you will probably want the TV to tune itself to your new local stations. This can be done either through the Shipping condition menu or through the Auto setup menu. The Shipping condition menu will reset all data, clearing all analogue and DVB tuning information and resetting all control levels back to factory settings.
Owner ID Owner ID allows you to enter a security code(Owner ID) and personal details into its memory, so that in the unfortunate event of theft it will help the police to trace the owner. If you wish to check the personal details already entered into the TV (except your PIN number), press the F button(Front panel) and hold for 6 seconds(initially the volume level function will appear, as you continue to hold down the F button it will disappear again, and the Owner ID information will appear).
DVB System Setup The DVB System Setup menu provides access to DVB specific options. Note: If DVB transmissions cannot be received clearly, the DVB System Setup menu may not be available. During DVB mode MENU Press the MENU button. MODE Move to choose Setup menu. OK Access Setup menu. N Move to choose DVB System Setup. Access DVB System Setup. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 C 0 Move to choose menu option. Adjust chosen option or access chosen menu.
Common Interface Module menu The Common Interface Module menu provides access to software contained on Common Interface (CI) Modules. These can be inserted in the “CI” slot located at the rear of the TV. IMPORTANT NOTES: Switch off the TV using the front panel switch before inserting or removing a module. If you are installing a TV software update, please follow the dedicated instructions supplied with the module.
Favourites Setup menu (DVB mode only) The Favourites Setup menu allows you to select your favourite programme positions and display them as a list in the TV Guide, to allow quick and easy access to the programs you watch most often. During DVB mode MODE MENU Press the MENU button. OK Move to choose Setup menu. N Access Setup menu. Move to choose DVB System Setup. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 C 0 Access DVB System Setup. Move to choose Favourites Setup. IDTV Access Favourites Setup.
Information banner In DVB mode The Information banner provides access to information on current and upcoming programmes and easy switching between all channels or just those in your Favourites list. Press the (Information) button. An information banner will appear with details of the current programme being broadcast.
System Update menu (DVB mode only) The System Update menu allows the DVB system to check that it has the latest software. If newer software is available, it can be downloaded. During DVB mode MODE MENU OK Press the MENU button. Move to choose Setup menu. N Access Setup menu. Move to choose DVB System Setup. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 C 0 Main menu P i c t u r e menu Access DVB System Setup. Move to choose System Update. Sound menu Access System Update. The System Update menu will appear.
DVB Timer programming menu For an external recording device to record DVB programmes, the integrated DVB system must be active to provide the signal. The Timer programming menu allows you to choose programmes that you wish to record. At the correct time, the DVB system will switch on and tune to the correct station (even if the TV is in standby mode).
DVB Timer programming menu Daily and Weekly Timer Programmes While in the Date field of the DVB Timer programming menu, you can select various options to determine how often a recording should be made. Press the down cursor button repeatedly to access the following options: Daily Su–Sa The recording device will record at the same time every day. DVB Timer Programming Pos.
TV Guide The DVB TV Guide displays the current programmes being transmitted, and forthcoming programmes on each DVB channel, up to seven days ahead (If broadcasters transmit the programmes information). GUIDE Press the GUIDE button. Three separate guides can be accessed by pressing the GUIDE button repeatedly. Choose from ‘Category’, ‘Favourites list’ and ‘Type’. The Favourites list can be customised using the DVB System Setup menu (see page 25). After a few moments the DVB TV Guide will be displayed.
Q-Link Q-Link allows the television to communicate with a compatible VCR or DVD Recorder. For Q-Link communication to work, the TV must be connected to a recording device with the “Q-Link”, “NEXTVIEWLINK”, “DATA LOGIC”, “Easy Link”, “Megalogic” or “SMARTLINK” logo using a “fully wired” Scart cable between the AV2 / AV4 terminal of the television and the appropriate terminal on your VCR or DVD Recorder.
Aspect Controls The Widescreen TV will allow you to enjoy viewing the picture at its optimum size and aspect, including widescreen cinema format pictures. MODE Press the ASPECT button repeatedly to move through the seven aspect options: Panasonic Auto, 16:9, 14:9, 4:3, Zoom1, Zoom2 and Zoom3 ASPECT OK N PC mode: 16:9, Just, 4:3 and Zoom Photo View mode: Panasonic Auto, 16:9, 14:9, 4:3 and Just OR Press the ASPECT button.
Aspect Controls 16 : 9 16 : 9 16:9 will display a true 16:9 (anamorphic) picture with no aspect distortions. 16 : 9 14 : 9 14 : 9 14:9 will display a 14:9 picture at its standard 14:9 size without any stretching. 14 : 9 4:3 4:3 4:3 will display a 4:3 picture at its standard 4:3 size with no aspect distortions. 4:3 Just (PC mode and Photo View mode only) Just Use Just when you wish to expand a 4:3 picture to fill the whole screen.
Multi window You can watch two different pictures at the same time, e.g. one from a TV channel and the other from an AV input. MULTI WINDOW Press the MULTI WINDOW button. Whilst the on screen selector keys are displayed, use the Red or Green buttons to move between the picture in picture feature, picture out of picture and picture and picture feature. The on screen selector keys that appear for the features clear after a few seconds.
PC mode When you switch to PC input (AV3/PC), the menu will be changed. MODE Press the TV/AV button. Whilst the on screen selector keys are displayed, press the Yellow button to access PC mode. Press the TV/AV button again to go back to watching TV. TV/AV OK Yellow N Picture 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 C 0 During PC mode Press the MENU button. MENU IDTV Move to choose Picture. Access Picture. OK Move to choose menu option. Adjust chosen option or access chosen menu.
PC mode Picture Pos. /Size During PC mode MENU PC Menu Press the MENU button. Picture Picture Pos. /Size Signal Move to choose Picture Pos. /Size. Access Picture Pos. /Size. OK Picture Pos. /Size Move to choose menu option. Adjust chosen option or access chosen menu. EXIT Press the EXIT button to return to PC menu. MENU Normalise Normal H-Pos H-Size V-Pos V-Size Clock Phase Press the MENU button at any time to exit the menu.
Photo View mode Still image data (JPEG) made with a digital camera or digital video camera can be played back using an SD Card / PC Card. Displayable Image Formats: Baseline JPEG 64 × 64 - 8192 × 8192 pixels (sub-sampling 4:2:2 or 4:2:0) Displayable number of folders: Max 100 Notes: • Some parts of an image may not be displayed or the image may be displayed on a smaller scale depending on the size of the image. • Only EXIF standard JPEG images can be displayed on this TV.
Photo View mode Compatible Card SD Card Insertion Removal D PC CAR EJECT D PC CAR PC EJECT PC D SD CAR T JEC PUSH-E D SD CAR T JEC PUSH-E Direct the label side upward. Push the center of the card. Insert it to the depth. PC Card Before inserting or removing the PC Card, make sure that the TV is turned off. Otherwise, it may damage the unit. Do not insert anything other than the PC Card. Insertion Removal Holding both edges, securely insert it to the depth.
Photo View mode Picture menu MODE During Photo View mode MENU OK Press the MENU button. Move to choose Picture menu. N 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 C 0 Access Picture menu. Move to choose menu option. Adjust chosen option or access chosen menu. EXIT Press the EXIT button at any time to exit Picture menu. Contrast, Brightness, Colour, Sharpness Increase or decrease the levels of these options according to your personal preference. Tint The picture hue can be adjusted to suit your taste.
Photo View mode When you press the SD button, thumbnail screen is displayed automatically. After that you can choose your desirable view mode between the following three modes. Multi mode 12 images are displayed. 0001 / 0013 PHOTO VIEW MODE Press to select desired image. Exit Select Press the OK button to display Single mode. OK Menu Single Filename Date Pixel : 102-0001 : 30 / 03 / 2002 : 1600X1200 Single mode A single image selected from the index area fills the screen.
VCR / DVD operation The Remote Control is capable of operating some functions of selected Panasonic VCRs and DVD (Digital Versatile Disc) equipment. Some VCR and DVD equipment have different functions, so to ensure compatibility please refer to the equipment’s instruction book or consult your dealer for details. Standby Press to switch the VCR, DVD or DVD recorder to Standby mode. Press again to switch back on.
Teletext operation (Analogue mode only) • Teletext features may vary depending on the Broadcasting Companies and is only available if the channel selected is transmitting Teletext. • Pressing the MENU button whilst in Teletext operation will display the contrast function with a cyan bar, press to alter the setting as required. • Pressing the MENU button whilst in Teletext operation will display special function options at the bottom of the screen.
Teletext operation (Analogue mode only) It is not possible to change the programme position when in News flash, Update or Sub Coded Page Access operation. MENU Yellow Update Display Press the MENU button to display special functions, followed by the Yellow button to view the TV picture whilst searching for a Teletext page (this is not necessary in picture and text mode, as the picture is displayed on the left of the screen). When found, the screen will display the page number at the top left.
Teletext operation (DVB mode only) DVB teletext services (Digital text) DVB teletext services differ greatly from analogue teletext. When you switch to a DVB teletext service, the images you see can contain graphics and text, laid out and controlled in a manner decided by the broadcaster.
Connections It is possible to connect a variety of additional equipment to this TV. The following pages detail how to connect external equipment to the front and rear of the TV. Once your equipment is connected, use the following procedure to view the input: TV/AV Press the TV/AV button. Whilst the on screen selector keys are displayed, press coloured buttons to select the AV source you wish to view.
Connections How to connect the Audio Output terminals AV 4C L AUDIO IN COMPONENT VIDEO L AUDIO OUT R R Amplifier to Speaker System AUDIO OUT Y L PB R PR AV2 S VIDEO AV1 VIDEO RGB VIDEO AV2 S VIDEO AV1 VIDEO RGB VIDEO AV2 S VIDEO AV1 VIDEO RGB VIDEO AV4 S VIDEO VIDEO RGB How to connect the AV1 / 2 / 4 Scart terminals AV 4C COMPONENT VIDEO AV1: VCR SET TOP BOX DVD PLAYER DVD RECORDER CAMCORDER GAME CONSOLE / COMPUTER(RGB) AV2: VCR / S-VIDEO VCR Q-Link COMPATIBLE VCR DVD PLAYER S-V
Connections How to connect the PC Input terminals COMPUTER S VIDEO VIDEO AV3 L R PC PC CARD EJECT SD CARD PUSH-EJECT STR F / / TV/AV S VIDEO VIDEO AV3 L R PC Ferrite core (Small size) (supplied) Less than 10 cm AUDIO Stereo plug Connect a cable which matches the audio output terminal on the computer.
Troubleshooting If there is a problem with your TV please refer to the table below to determine the symptoms, then carry out the suggested check. If this does not solve the problem, please contact your local Panasonic dealer, quoting the model number and serial number (both found on the rear of the TV).
DVB Troubleshooting Some problems will only occur when viewing DVB channels. Due to the different techniques involved in digital reception, DVB signal quality can be poor even if you appear to have a strong signal when viewing analogue programmes. The DVB system requires a good quality signal to provide the best picture. When viewing analogue pictures, interference such as signal reflection from nearby buildings or mountains causes ‘ghosting’, but still provides a viewable picture.
Terminal information AV1 Scart terminal (RGB, VIDEO) Socket Earth 21 CVBS out (video) 19 CVBS earth 17 Red in 15 Red earth 13 Green in 11 Green earth 9 Blue in 7 Blue earth 5 Audio out (L) 3 Audio out (R) 1 AV2 Scart terminal (VIDEO, S-VIDEO, Q-Link) Socket Earth CVBS out (video) CVBS earth S.C.
Specifications TH-37PE30 Power Source Power Consumption Normal use Standby Power-OFF Plasma Display panel Drive method Aspect Ratio Contrast Ratio Screen size (No.of pixels) TH-42PE30 220 V - 240 V 50 Hz / 60 Hz A.C. 253 W 323 W 1.8 W (TV only) 11.0 W (TV + DVB system set to record Timer programmes) 1.
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