Operating Instructions Plasma Television Model No. TH-37PV45EH DIRECT TV REC GUIDE TV/AV OK EXIT MENU TEXT F.P. INDEX HOLD 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 C 0 VCR ASPECT N REC VCR DVD PROGRAMME TV 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.
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media excitement Contents Be Sure to Read Enjoy rich multi-media Personal computer Set top box Safety Precautions ······································ 4 (Warning / Caution) Notes ··························································· 5 Maintenance················································ 5 Quick Start Guide Accessories / Options ·········· 6 Identifying Controls ··············· 7 Connection ································ 8 Auto Setup ································· 9 Quick Start Gui
Safety Precautions Warning Handling the mains plug and lead Insert the mains plug fully into the socket outlet. (If the mains plug is loose, it could generate heat and cause fire.) Ensure that the mains plug is easily accessible. 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 touch the mains plug with a wet hand.
Notes Caution When cleaning the TV unit, remove the mains plug (Cleaning an energized unit may cause electrical shock.) When TV will not be used for a long time, remove the mains plug This TV will still consume some power even in the Off mode, as long as the mains plug is still connected to a live socket outlet.
Accessories / Options Standard accessories Remote Control Transmitter • OK EUR765109A 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 C 0 Check that you have the accessories and items shown Operating Instructions Batteries for the Remote Control Transmitter (2) Pan European Guarantee Card • R6 (UM3) Ferrite core • Pedestal • J0KF00000018 N TV Clamper (2) TBL0E0001 or TBL0E0002 equivalent to optional accessory TY-ST42P60W Read the manual of the pedestal for installation.
Identifying Controls Store setting (p. 18) Used to store tuning and other function settings ( ) Function select ( ) Volume / Contrast / Brightness / Colour / Sharpness / Tint (NTSC mode) / Bass / Treble / Balance / Tuning mode (p. 18) AV4 S-V On / Off switch V L R Switches TV/AV AV4 terminals (p. 24) Headphones jack (p. 24) Swing up the door at "PULL". Selects programmes in sequence C.A.T.S.
Connection 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. Ŷ Watching TV VHF / UHF aerial Rear terminal portion (enlarged view) Rear of the TV Fastener AV2 AV3 • • To unfasten Connect to AV2 or AV3 for a unit supporting Q-Link (p. 20). SCART cable (fully wired) Mains lead (Connect after all the other connections.
Auto Setup Search and store TV channels automatically. These steps are not necessary if the setup has been completed by your local dealer. 1 Turn the TV On with the On / Off switch 2 Select your country • • Land 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Quick Start Guide select OK 1 You can now use the remote control to turn On the unit or turn the unit to standby mode.
Watching TV GUIDE OK 1 Turn power on 2 Select a programme number (for about 1 second) On / Off switch on unit should be On. up or EXIT down 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 VCR Ŷ To select the two-digit programme number, e.g. 39 HOLD 3 ĺ 9 (in a short time) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 C 0 Select from the Programme table VCR GUIDE select page select programme Volume OK ASPECT watch Programme Guide Prog.
Watching Videos and DVDs It is possible to connect a variety of external equipment to the TV unit. Once the equipment is connected, use the following procedure to view the input. To connect the equipment (p.
Viewing Teletext You can enjoy teletext broadcasting, including news, weather forecasts and subtitles, if this service is provided by the broadcasters. What is TOP / FLOF mode? In TOP / FLOF 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.
If you wish to hold the current page without updating HOLD Stop or resume automatic updating HOLD Ŷ To resume HOLD Return to the main index page INDEX • •• INDEX Call up a favourite pages F.P. TOP / FLOF mode only Call up the page stored in "blue". Factory setting is "P103". Watch TV and Teletext in two windows at once View in multi window MENU • (Press twice) Select Picture and text On or Off •Store frequently viewed pages Operations can be made only in Teletext screen.
How to Use Menu Functions Various menus allow you to make settings for the picture, sound, and other functions so that you can enjoy watching TV in your own way.
Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives) Basic picture mode (Dynamic / Normal / Cinema / Auto) Set for each input signal Viewing mode Adjusts colour, brightness, etc.
Editing and Setting Channels The current channel settings can be changed according to your needs and reception conditions.
Name Select the programme number to edit Programme edit Prog. 1 2 3 4 5 : : : : : Chan. Name Lock Sys CH44 CH51 CH41 CH47 CH37 ABC XYZ FTP 123 456 Off Off Off Off Off SC1 SC1 SC1 SC1 SC1 select Programme number 3 FTP Cursor Edit Ŷ To delete Ŷ To add Ŷ To move red green After confirming, press After confirming, press red green Select destination yellow yellow Programme edit Prog. : : : : : Chan. Name Lock Sys Select the "Chan.
Editing and Setting Channels Automatically set the channels received in the area Start Auto setup Select your country set OK WARNING All current tuning data will be erased Start Auto Setup Exit Return Set automatically Auto setup • •• Country Deutschland Österreich France Italia España Portugal Nederland Danmark Sverige Norge Suomi Belgium Schweiz ELLADA Polska Česká republika Magyarország E.
Displaying PC Screen on TV The screen of the PC connected to the unit can be displayed on the TV. You can also listen to PC sound with the audio cable connected. To connect PC (p. 24) 1 Select the external input 2 Select "PC" TV/AV TV/AV OK blue yellow • • (To next page) Press twice TV/AV Displays PC screen Ŷ PC menu setting (changed as desired) • Making settings Menu "How to Use Menu Functions" Item to (p.
External Equipment Q-Link Q-Link interlocks the TV unit and VCR / DVD recorder, enables easy recording and playback. Ŷ Condition • •• Ŷ • • Ŷ Use the VCR / DVD recorder with the following logos: "Q-Link", "NEXTVIEWLINK", "DATA LOGIC", "Easy Link", "Megalogic", or "SMARTLINK" Connect the equipment to this unit’s AV2 or AV3 terminal via a "fully-wired" SCART cable. (p. 22) Q-Link terminal setup in Setup menu (Q-Link, AV2/AV3 out). (p. 14) Download channel settings Perform Auto setup. (p.
Control with HDMI " ControlTM" Enjoy additional HDMI Inter-Operability with Panasonic products which have "HDAVI Control" function. HDMI connections to some Panasonic equipments (Panasonic DVD Recorder DIGA, Panasonic Player theatre, Panasonic Amplifier, etc.) allow you to enjoy the easy playback or home theatre. About connections, see "Connections" (p. 23). Read the manuals of the equipment too. Non-HDMI-compliant cables cannot be utilized. About applicable equipments, consult your local Panasonic dealer.
External Equipment • Connections External equipments and cables shown are not supplied with this TV. Ŷ Connect VCR / DVD recorder (Recording, Playback) Rear of the TV 1 For Q-Link connection (p.
Ŷ Connect VCR / DVD recorder and Set top box (example) VCR / DVD recorder Rear of the TV 1 AV SCART 2 AV 1 AV 2 SCART AV 3 COMPONENT Y AUDIO IN L PB L R PR R AUDIO PC RGB VIDEO VIDEO S-VIDEO RGB VIDEO S-VIDEO VIDEO SCART AUDIO Set top box or SCART HDMI Ŷ Connect DVD recorder and VCR (example) DVD recorder Rear of the TV 1 AV SCART SCART 2 AV 1 AV 2 AV 3 COMPONENT Y AUDIO IN PB L R PR R RGB VIDEO VIDEO S-VIDEO RGB VIDEO S-VIDEO VIDEO VCR AUDIO SCART Control with HD
External Equipment Connections (overview) These diagrams 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. 31). Control with HDMI (p. 21) DIGA or Panasonic Amplifier • When using HDMI2 terminal as Control with HDMI, select the external input to HDMI2 for the first time (p. 11).
To watch satellite broadcasts Set top box To record / playback DVD Recorder / VCR SCART cable RF cable or SCART cable SCART cable 1 AV 2 AV 2 AV 3 (Q-Link) (Q-Link) • AV 1 Y AUDIO IN L PB L R PR R AUDIO PC RGB VIDEO VIDEO S-VIDEO RGB VIDEO S-VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO External Equipment COMPONENT Advanced To watch DVDs DVD player Y AV4 PB PR COMPONENT 1 2 25
Technical Information Aspect Ratio The optimum size and aspect can be chosen, and you can enjoy finer images. (p. 10) ŶAuto 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.
HDMI connection HDMI (high-definition multimedia interface) allows you to enjoy high-definition digital images and high-quality sound by connecting the TV unit and the equipment. HDMI-compatible equipment ( 1) with an HDMI or DVI output terminal, such as a set top box or a DVD player, can be connected to the HDMI terminal using an HDMI compliant (fully wired) cable. HDMI is the world's first complete digital consumer AV interface complying with a non-compression standard.
Technical Information SCART and S-video terminal information Ŷ AV1 SCART terminal Ŷ AV2 SCART terminal (RGB, VIDEO) (VIDEO, S-VIDEO, Q-Link) Suitable inputs for AV1 include RGB (Red / Green / Blue).
FAQs Before requesting service or assistance, please follow these simple guides to resolve the problem. If problem still persists, please contact your local Panasonic dealer or Panasonic Customer Care Centre for assistance. White spots or shadow images (noise) • Check the position, direction, and connection of the aerial.
FAQs Problem Screen Chaotic image, noisy • • Set "P-NR" in the Picture menu (to remove noise). (p. 14) Check nearby electrical products (car, motorcycle, fluorescent lamp). No image can be displayed • Is "Colour" or "Contrast" in the Picture menu set to the minimum? (p. 14) Blurry or distorted image • Reset channels. (p.
Licence Trademark Credits VGA is a trademark of International Business Machines Corporation. Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple Computer, USA. S-VGA is a registered trademark of the Video Electronics Standard Association. Even if no special notation has been made of company or product trademarks, these trademarks have been fully respected. HDMI, the HDMI Logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.
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.
