OK 1 4 7 C 2 5 8 0 3 6 9 IDTV Operating Instructions Digital High Definition Plasma Television Model No. TH-37PV500B TH-42PV500B TH-50PV500B The image shown is for illustration only. Pedestal stand shown above is optional extra. [U.K. Standard] Please read these instructions before operating your set and retain them for future reference.
Welcome 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 dripping or splashing. 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-ST42PX500 (TH-37PV500B, TH-42PV500B), TY-ST50PX500 (TH-50PV500B) • 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 Instructions Remote Control Transmitter (N2QAKB000056) Mains Lead (K2CT3DH00018) Pan European Guarantee Card OK 1 4 7 C 2 5 8 0 1 Year Guarantee Registration 3 6 9 IDTV Batteries for the Remote Control Transmitter (2 × R6 (UM3) size) Ferrite core J0KF00000018 × 1 (Small size) Ferrite core J0KG00000014 × 1 (Large size) Clamper (TMME206) × 2 Installing the ferrite core (Small size) See page 52.
Cable binding instructions Cable cover Mains Lead Removal 1. Push down hooks and pull the cover slightly towards yourself to disengage the claws (at 2 points). 2. Slowly pull out in the downward direction. Clamper Open Close Clamp How to fix: Fitting Fix by pushing in till a clicking sound is heard. How to release: Pull down while drawing the knob. 1. Insert the claws (at 2 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.
Quick Start Guide 1 Connect the mains plug to the wall socket. Press the [ ] switch on the TV set to turn the set on. OK To switch the TV set to Standby mode, press the on the remote control. The TV set can be switched on by pressing the again if it was in Standby mode. button button 1 4 7 C Note: This TV will still consume some power even in the Off mode, as long as the mains plug is still connected to a live mains socket.
Quick Start Guide 4 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. OK 1 4 7 2 5 8 0 3 6 9 1 4 7 C VCR If not, using the left or right cursor buttons move to the NAME line.
Basic controls: front panel and remote control Headphones jack (see page 52) On / Off switch SD CARD slot (see page 40) STR Used to store tuning in analogue mode. TV/AV button (see page 52) AV3 terminals PC CARD slot (see page 52) (see page 40) PC CARD EJECT button (see page 40) Press either button to change TV programme up or down. Also used for changing various settings in conjunction with the F button. Press either button to switch the TV On from Standby mode.
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 OK The up and down cursor buttons are used to move the cursor and select menus. 1 4 7 C 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 Move to Picture menu. OK Access Picture menu. 1 4 7 C Move to menu option. 2 5 8 0 3 6 9 Adjust chosen option or access chosen menu. Press the EXIT button at any time to go back to watching TV. EXIT IDTV 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 MENU OK Move to Sound menu. 1 4 7 C Access Sound menu. 2 5 8 0 3 6 9 Move to menu option. Adjust chosen option or access chosen menu. IDTV EXIT Press the EXIT button at any time to go back to watching TV. Bass Increase or decrease level to enhance or minimise lower, deeper sound output. Treble Increase or decrease level to enhance or minimise sharper, higher sound output.
Setup menu Press the MODE button to select DVB or Analogue mode. DVB Analogue MODE MENU Press the MENU button. OK Move to Setup menu. 1 4 7 C Access Setup menu. 2 5 8 0 3 6 9 Move to menu option. Adjust chosen option or access chosen menu. IDTV Press the EXIT button at any time to go back to watching TV. EXIT Q-Link Allows you to select which AV terminal is to be used for data communication between this TV and a compatible recording device. Choose from AV2 and AV4. See page 34.
Tuning Menu – overview (Analogue mode) In Analogue mode Press the MENU button. MENU OK Move to Setup menu. Access Setup menu. 1 4 7 C Move to Tuning Menu. 2 5 8 0 3 6 9 Access Tuning Menu. Move to menu option. Adjust chosen option or access chosen menu. 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) In Analogue mode Press the MENU button. MENU OK Move to Setup menu. Access Setup menu. 1 4 7 C Move to Tuning Menu. 2 5 8 0 3 6 9 Access Tuning Menu. Move to Programme edit. Access Programme edit. IDTV Move to choose programme position (e.g., Prog. 3). Make required change, e.g., moving a programme channel (see the relevant procedure below). EXIT Press the EXIT button at any time to go back to watching TV.
Tuning Menu – Programme edit (Analogue mode) 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. Name Lock CH44 CH51 CH41 CH47 CH37 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 (Analogue mode) 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. In Analogue mode MENU Press the MENU button. Move to Setup menu. OK Access Setup menu. 1 4 7 C Move to Tuning Menu. 2 5 8 0 3 6 9 Access Tuning Menu. Move to Auto setup. Access Auto setup. IDTV Press to start Auto setup.
Tuning Menu – Manual tuning (Analogue mode) It is possible to retune individual programme positions: In Analogue mode Press the MENU button. MENU Move to Setup menu. OK Access Setup menu. 1 4 7 C Move to Tuning Menu. 2 5 8 0 3 6 9 Access Tuning Menu. Move to Manual tuning. Access Manual tuning. IDTV Select the programme position to be tuned. 1 CH44 Press repeatedly until required station is found. Manual tuning When the desired station is found, press the OK button to store.
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).
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. Note: Owner ID information will not be affected by this function. This can be done either through the Shipping condition menu or through the Auto setup menu.
DVB Setup Menu – overview (DVB mode) In DVB mode MENU Press the MENU button. OK Move to Setup menu. Access Setup menu. 1 4 7 C Move to DVB Setup Menu. 2 5 8 0 3 6 9 Access DVB Setup Menu. Move to menu option. IDTV Adjust chosen option or access chosen menu. Press the EXIT button at any time to go back to watching TV. Timer Programming Allows you to enter programme times at which the DVB tuner must switch on, ready for recording. See page 24.
Timer programming menu (DVB mode) 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).
Timer programming menu (DVB mode) Timer recording On / Off After setting the DVB Timer Programming, press the TIMER button to switch Timer recording On. Confirm the DVB indicator lights(Orange). If not, a timer recording is not available. Press the TIMER button again to be On. If there are no programme settings, you cannot switch by pressing the TIMER button. The DVB indicator flashes for about five seconds when the TV cannot go to timer recording standby.
Profile Edit menu (DVB mode) The Profile Edit menu allows you to select your favourite programme positions and display them as a list in the TV Guide or Information banner, to allow quick and easy access to the programmes you watch most often. You can make the 4 kinds of the list. In DVB mode Press the MENU button. MENU OK Move to Setup menu. Access Setup menu. 1 4 7 C Move to DVB Setup Menu. 2 5 8 0 3 6 9 Access DVB Setup Menu. Move to Profile Edit. Access Profile Edit.
Child Lock menu (DVB mode) You may wish to lock a DVB programme channel to prevent access to it. Note: The data of the PIN number and locked channel will be erased by operating the Shipping condition. In DVB mode MENU Press the MENU button. OK Move to Setup menu. Access Setup menu. 1 4 7 C Move to DVB Setup Menu. 2 5 8 0 3 6 9 Access DVB Setup Menu. Move to Child Lock. Access Child Lock. When entering Child Lock menu for the first time, new PIN number setting screen is displayed.
DVB Tuning Menu (DVB mode) DVB Tuning Menu provides access to DVB Tuning features. In DVB mode Press the MENU button. MENU Move to Setup menu. OK Access Setup menu. 1 4 7 C Move to DVB Setup Menu. 2 5 8 0 3 6 9 Access DVB Setup Menu. Move to DVB Tuning Menu. Access DVB Tuning Menu. IDTV Move to menu option. Adjust chosen option or access chosen menu. Press the EXIT button at any time to go back to watching TV. DVB Auto Setup Automatically retunes your TV.
DVB System Setup (DVB mode) The DVB System Setup menu provides access to DVB specific options. In DVB mode Press the MENU button. MENU Move to Setup menu. OK Access Setup menu. 1 4 7 C Move to DVB Setup Menu. 2 5 8 0 3 6 9 Access DVB Setup Menu. Move to DVB System Setup. Access DVB System Setup. IDTV Move to menu option. Adjust chosen option or access chosen menu. Press the EXIT button at any time to go back to watching TV.
Common Interface Module menu (DVB mode) 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. • Insert / remove a module straightly to the CI slot.
System Update menu (DVB mode) From time to time new versions of software will become available to enhance the performance and features of this TV. Auto Update Search in Standby (Overnight) During the night time, this TV will automatically search for any new available software being broadcast. If a new software version is found, the unit will automatically download and install this new version. At the end of this process the unit will reset.
TV Guide - Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) (DVB mode) The DVB TV Guide displays the current programmes being transmitted, and forthcoming programmes on each DVB channel, up to about one week ahead (If broadcasters transmit the programmes information). When you are using the TV for the first time or you have not used it for about one week, it takes thirty to forty minutes after turning the TV on to display the TV Guide fully. Press the GUIDE button.
Information banner In DVB mode Information banner will appear when changing channel, or pressing the (Information) button. The banner gives the user information about the channel and programme currently being viewed. The banner will time out and dissapear from the screen after a set time period, this time period can be set in the DVB System Setup menu. See page 29.
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. See page 15 for details of Q-Link terminal setup.
Aspect Controls The Widescreen TV will allow you to enjoy viewing the picture at its optimum size and aspect, including widescreen cinema format pictures. ASPECT Press the ASPECT button repeatedly to move through the aspect options. OR Press the ASPECT button. Whilst the on screen selector keys are displayed, use the Red or Green buttons to move in either direction through the aspect options.
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 Just Just Use Just when you wish to expand a 4:3 picture to fill the whole screen. The 4:3 picture will be stretched horizontally so that the image fills the screen, this is done in such a way that the stretching is only obvious at the left and right edges of the screen.
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, Picture out of picture and Picture and picture features. The on screen selector keys that appear for the features clear after a few seconds. If you want to select an operation when the keys are not shown, press the MULTI WINDOW button again and the keys will reappear.
PC mode When you switch to PC input, the menu will be changed. About the PC connection, see page 55. TV/AV Press the TV/AV button. Whilst the on screen selector keys are displayed, press the Blue button to move to the next page, and then press the Yellow button to access PC mode. OK Yellow Blue 1 4 7 C Press the TV/AV button again to go back to watching TV. 2 5 8 0 3 6 9 Picture menu In PC mode MENU Press the MENU button. Main menu P i c t u r e menu Move to Picture menu.
PC mode Setup menu In PC mode Press the MENU button. MENU Main menu P i c t u r e menu Move to Setup menu. Sound menu Access Setup menu. Setup menu Setup menu Move to menu option. PC setup Volume correction Side panel Power save Adjust chosen option or access chosen menu. Press the EXIT button at any time to exit Setup menu. PC setup EXIT Access Off Off PC setup Input resolution Clock H-pos V-pos Clock phase Sync VGA H&V Access to adjust chosen option.
Card operations This function lets you display Still images (JPEG) or Moving pictures (MPEG4) recorded by this unit, DIGA, D-snap or digital camera on a memory card when it is inserted in the proper card slot.
Card operations Folders and Files • Photo view can only show still images recorded by a digital still camera with DCF∗ and EXIF standard JPEG file. ∗ DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) Unified standard established by Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association (JEITA). • MPEG4 view can only show moving pictures recorded by this unit, Panasonic DVD recorder DIGA or mobile camera D-snap. • When recording in MPEG4, format the SD card with this unit.
Card operations SD Record The TV channels and AV1 input signals (PAL) can be recorded on the SD card. Setup Rec mode and Rec time in Setup menu before recording. See page 46. OK 1 4 7 C Select the channel you want to record. 2 5 8 0 3 6 9 Insert the SD card into the card slot. See page 40. SD REC Press the SD REC button to start recording. If the remaining time is not enough or Rec time in Setup menu is set to No setting, the message will appear.
Card operations Basic operation To enter Card operations mode OK Press the SD button. To return to the SD card menu 1 4 7 C EXIT Press the EXIT button. 2 5 8 0 3 6 9 To exit Card operation SD card During the SD card menu is displayed, press the SD button to return to normal picture. MPEG4 view Photo view Setup Memory left MPEG4 view The moving pictures recorded by this unit, DIGA or D-snap will be played back. This function is supported by SD cards only. SD card Press the SD button.
Card operations During the playback When the operation guide is not displayed, press the button to display it. During the operation guide is displayed ( ) Press to pause. ( ) Press to playback. OK ( ( , ) Press to skip the picture. Press and hold to Rew/FF. ) Press to stop. Notes: • During the playback, the volume can be adjusted using the Volume up/down button. • During the playback, no signals are output from the monitor output terminals.
Card operations Photo view The still images recorded by the digital camera will be displayed. This function supports both SD cards and PC cards. Press the SD button. SD card MPEG4 view Move to Photo view. Photo view Access Photo view. The thumbnail screen is displayed. Setup Select the file. Memory left Press the OK button to view. OK Notes: • Picture menu or Viewing setup adjustment is possible by pressing the MENU button during Photo view.
Card operations Setup Press the SD button. SD card MPEG4 view Move to Setup. Photo view Access Setup. Setup Move to menu option. Memory left Adjust chosen option or access chosen menu. Setup Economy No setting Access Rec mode Rec time Card format Rec mode (Extra fine, Super fine, Fine, Normal or Economy) The quality of picture can be changed. The recordable time will be changed by Rec mode. Notes: • Multi Media Cards do not support the Extra fine and Super fine recording mode.
Card operations Error messages Is SD Card in? Insert a card. SD Card is locked Please unlock to operate Unlock the SD card. This file is locked Please unlock to operate Unlock the file in the card. This type of format is not supported The card must be formatted with FAT 12 or FAT 16. Still image must be with DCF and EXIF standard JPEG file. Moving picture must be with MPEG4 standard ASF file. This type of card is not supported Incompatible card is inserted.
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. TIMER SD REC VCR DVD DVB ASPECT Analogue VCR / DVD switch Use this switch to select whether controls operate the DVD equipment or VCR.
Teletext operation In Analogue mode • 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 the left and right cursor buttons 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 It is not possible to change the programme position when in News flash, Update or Sub Coded Page Access operation. Blue 1 4 7 2 5 8 0 3 6 9 OK STTL VCR MENU Yellow Favourite Page (F.P.) Stores a favourite page in memory for instant recall. To store such a page, the TV must be in List mode, and the programme position must be from 1 - 25. Press the Blue button, select the page number, then press and hold the OK button. The page number is now stored. Press STTL to recall this page.
Teletext operation MENU Blue Alternatively, if you know which sub page you require, press the MENU button (to display special functions) followed by the Blue button; T**** will be displayed where the page number is normally found. Enter desired sub page number before the T**** disappears. e.g., to select page 6 enter 0, 0, 0 and 6. Press the Yellow button to view the TV picture whilst waiting for more sub pages to be found. The sub pages found will be displayed across the top of the screen.
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, select the page by pressing the Red or Blue button and then press coloured buttons to select the AV source you wish to view.
Connections How to connect the Audio Output terminals Example: COMPONENT AUDIO AUDIO VIDEO AUDIO IN L L R R L L Y R R PB AUDIO IN PR AUDIO OUT Amplifier to Speaker System RGB VIDEO AV1 VIDEO AV2 AV4 VIDEO S VIDEO RGB S VIDEO How to connect the AV1 / 2 / 4 Scart terminals Example: COMPONENT AUDIO AUDIO VIDEO L L Y R R PB AUDIO IN PR RGB VIDEO AV1/2/4 AV1: VCR SET TOP BOX DVD PLAYER DVD RECORDER CAMCORDER GAME CONSOLE / COMPUTER(RGB) AV2: VCR / S-VIDEO VCR Q-Link COMPA
Connections How to connect the HDMI Input terminal HDMI (High Definition Multi media Interface) is the first all-digital consumer electronics A/V interface that supports uncompressed standard. The HDMI terminal supports both video and audio information. An HDMI-compliant device∗1, such as a Set Top Box or DVD player with HDMI or DVI output terminal can be connected to the HDMI input terminal. • If the external device has DVI output only, use a DVI to HDMI adapter cable∗2 to connect to the HDMI terminal.
Connections How to connect the PC Input terminal Example: COMPUTER Conversion adapter (if necessary) Less than 10 cm RGB AV COMPONENT AUDIO AUDIO VIDEO (D-sub 15p) Ferrite core (Large size) AUDIO L PC L L Y R R PB AUDIO IN R (Stereo plug) PR RGB VIDEO AV1 VIDEO AV2 AV4 VIDEO S VIDEO RGB S VIDEO PC IN AUDIO IN Notes: • 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.
Scart and S-video terminal information AV1 Scart terminal (RGB, VIDEO) Socket Earth CVBS out (video) CVBS earth Red in Red earth Green in Green earth Blue in Blue earth Audio out (L) Audio out (R) 21 19 17 15 13 11 9 7 5 3 1 20 18 16 14 12 10 8 6 4 2 CVBS in (video) RGB status earth Status RGB Earth --Status CVBS Audio in (L) Audio earth Audio in (R) AV2 Scart terminal (VIDEO, S-VIDEO, Q-Link) Socket Earth 21 CVBS out (video) 19 CVBS earth 17 S.C.
Specifications Power Source Power Consumption Plasma Display panel Drive method Aspect Ratio Contrast Ratio Visible screen size (No.
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