Operating Instructions Plasma Television Model No. TH-37PX70BA TH-42PX70BA TH-50PX70BA INPUT OPTION DIRECT TV REC EXIT RETURN TV U.K. Standard 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.
Turn your living room into a home theatre! Experience an amazing level of multi-media excitement Receive digital terrestrial broadcastings using an integrated (Digital Video Broadcasting) tuner (Display DVB programmes with TV Guide (p. 14) / Timer recording (p. 36) / Register and instantly call up favourite programmes with Profile Edit (p. 29)) Sharp pictures with HDMI terminal Control DVD recorder / VCR via TV with Q-Link connection (p.
Contents HD ready HD ready means the ability to display high-definition pictures from HDMI and Component video inputs. High contrast Contrast is the difference in light intensity High Contrast between the brightest white and the darkest black that the VIERA can produce. The ability to express rich, deep blacks is extremely important for displaying beautiful pictures.
Safety Precautions Warning & Caution Handling the mains plug Ensure that the mains plug is easily accessible at all times. The On / Off switch on this model does not fully disconnect the TV from the mains supply. Remove the mains plug from the wall socket when the TV is not used for a prolonged period of time. Ensure the grounding pin on the mains plug is securely connected to prevent electrical shock.
Notes Do not display a still picture for a long time Do not expose to rain or excessive moisture To prevent damage which might result in electric shock or fire, do not expose this TV to rain or excessive moisture. This TV must not be exposed to dripping or splashing water and objects filled with liquid, such as vases, must not be placed on top of or above the TV. This causes the image to remain on the plasma screen (“image retention”).
Accessories / Options Standard accessories Remote Control Transmitter • Check that you have the accessories and items shown Batteries for the Remote Clamper (2) Mains Lead TMME289 K2CT3DH00018 Control Transmitter (2) • EUR7737Z50 • R6 (UM3) • TV Operating Instructions Pan European Guarantee Card 1 Year Guarantee Registration CRM (Customer Relationship Management) Installing remote’s batteries Pull open 1 Using the clamper Rear of the TV • • • Hook 2 Do not bundle the RF cable and mains lead
Identifying Controls Changes the input mode Function select • Volume / Contrast / Brightness / Colour / Sharpness / Tint (NTSC mode) / Bass / Treble / Balance / Auto Setup (p. 30) Mains power On / Off switch PULL Remote control signal receiver Lift door to open DVB LED Power LED • • Active for Timer Programming or Standby for Direct TV Recording :orange (flash) Timer Programming On :orange Standby: red On: green When using the remote control, indicates the TV has received a command.
Basic Connection External equipment and cables shown are not supplied with this TV. Please ensure that the unit 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 3 Connecting DVD Recorder / VCR and Satellite receiver TV, DVD Recorder / VCR and Satellite Rear of the TV • Aerial To unfasten RF cable COMPONENT VIDEO HDMI 2 • AV 2 Basic Connection AV 1 HDMI 1 AV AC 220-240 V 50 / 60 Hz AUDIO RGB VIDEO RGB VIDEO S VIDEO Quick Start Guide Clamper AUDIO PC AUDIO IN Mains lead (supplied) RF cable RF OUT RF IN SCART cable (fully wired) DVD Recorder or VCR RF cable SCART cable (fully wired) RF OUT SCART cable (fully wired) RF IN RF cable RF
Auto Setup Search and store TV channels automatically. These steps are not necessary if the setup has been completed by your local dealer. 1 Plug the TV into mains socket and switch On (Takes a few seconds to be displayed) • Auto Setup - Digital and Analogue Digital Scan Analogue Scan 21 21 68 68 Channel Service Name 62 CBBC Channel 62 BBC Radio Wales 62 BBC Radio Cymru 62 E4 62 Cartoon Nwk 29 33 BBC1 This will take about 3 mins.
Many features available on this TV can be accessed via the On Screen Display menu.
Watching TV INPUT 1 Turn power on 2 Select DVB (Digital Video Broadcasting) or Analogue (Press for about 1 second) Mains power On / Off switch should be On. OPTION DIRECT TV REC EXIT RETURN 1 BBC ONE WALES Corontation Street 20 : 00 ~ 20 : 55 23:35 Now Profile 1 Change category For info press Information banner • You can also select the mode using the TV button on the front panel of the TV. Volume Select a channel 3 up or down • • • Note To watch pay-TV (p.
■ Other useful functions (Operate after ) Hold Freeze / unfreeze picture Display subtitles Display / hide subtitles (if available) • To change the language for DVB “Preferred Subtitles” (p. 23) (If available) Check or change the current programme status instantly • To change OPTION change select Subtitle Language (DVB mode) Possible if the programme has some languages of subtitles Multi Audio (DVB mode) Possible if the programme has some languages of sounds NICAM (Analogue mode) Sound Menu (p.
Using TV Guide TV Guide―Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) provides an on-screen listing of programmes currently broadcast and future broadcasts over the next seven days (depending on the broadcaster). Analogue broadcasts will be listed after DVB broadcasts. “D” means DVB channel and “A” means Analogue channel.
■ Other useful functions (Operate after viewing TV Guide) Select the channel or programme now on the air Select “View” (DVB) Eastender 19:30- 20:00 select Watch the programme View Timer Programming access select (TV screen) access View details of the programme (DVB mode) Select the programme View details TV Guide To return to the start page Wed 05/08/04 18:50 select Details EXIT Return to List Timer Programming RETURN select (Timer Programming screen) DVB Timer Programming Wed 05/08/04 18
Watching VCR, DVD and Satellites Connect the external equipment (VCRs, DVD equipment, etc.) and you can watch the input. Connect the Satellite receiver and you can watch satellite broadcasts. To connect the equipment (p. 8 and p. 9) The Remote Control is capable of operating some functions of selected Panasonic external equipment.
Screen display Terminal AV1 AV2 Component PC HDMI1 HDMI2 AV1 AV1-RGB AV2 AV2-S-Video AV2-RGB Component PC HDMI1 HDMI2 EC/AV1 EC/AV1-RGB EC/AV2 EC/AV2-S-Video EC/AV2-RGB ― ― Manual input default setting in “Input Labels” ( ) Auto input EC mode or VIERA Link ( ) • EC/HDMI1 Applicable for EC mode and VIERA Link • EC/HDMI2 Applicable for VIERA Link Panasonic equipment connected to the TV can be directly operated with the remote control.
Viewing Teletext You can enjoy news, weather forecasts and subtitles, etc. (depending on the broadcaster) DVB (digital broadcasting) mode DVB teletext services 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. You can check if the programme has teletext information.
Analogue mode What is FASTEXT 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 these numbers can be altered and stored in the TV’s memory.
Viewing Teletext ■ Using Analogue teletext (Continued) If you wish to hold the current page without updating HOLD INDEX Subtitles View in multi window Stop automatic updating ■ To resume Return to the main index page View subtitles by pressing STTL button • Factory setting is “P888” (subtitle service) on blue button (List mode). Watch TV and Teletext in two windows at once • • Operations can be made only in Teletext screen.
How to Use Menu Functions 2 Select the menu • Displays the functions that can be set (varies according to the input signal) INPUT OPTION DIRECT TV REC EXIT access Main Menu VIERA Link Picture select Sound • Setup RETURN (example: Picture Menu) 3 Select the item Picture Menu 1/2 Dynamic select Warm Off Off Viewing Viewing Mode Contrast Brightness Colour Sharpness Tint Colour Balance Colour Management P-NR (example: Picture Menu) 4 Adjust or select Picture Menu Viewing Mode Contrast B
How to Use Menu Functions ■ Menu list Item Menu VIERA Link VIERA Link Control Speaker Selection Viewing Mode Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives) Controls the connected Panasonic equipment “Access and control the connected equipment by VIERA remote control” (p. 41) “Speaker control” (p. 41) You can also access VIERA Link Menu directly using the VIERA Link button on the remote control.
■ Menu list Item Menu Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives) DVB Timer Programming Records future programmes (p. 36) DVB Profile Edit Creates list of favourite programmes (p. 29) DVB Service List Skips the unwanted DVB channels (p. 29) Q-Link Settings Q-Link AV1 / AV2 out Download • •• Downloads analogue channel information to a Q-Link compatible equipment connected to the TV Locks a programme channel to prevent access to it (p. 29) Automatically sets the channels received in the area (p.
How to Use Menu Functions ■ Overview • How to operate (p. 21) Main Menu The menu of the accessed equipment VIERA Link Menu VIERA Link Control Speaker Selection Recorder Home Cinema (p.
DVB Timer Programming P o s . N a me Wed 05/08/04 18:50 Date S t ar t En d m in . 1 BBC1 6/8 FR 18:00 20:00 120 Off 3 ITV1 7/8 SA 21:30 22:30 60 Off Profile Editor Wed 12/05/04 10:46 All DVB Services (p. 37) 1 7 14 70 72 105 719 720 Profile 1 BBC One Wales BBC THREE E4 CBBC Channel Cartoon Nwk BBCi BBC Radio Wales BBC Radio Cymru (p.
DVB Settings (DVB mode) DVB Settings provide access to various advanced features.
The Common Interface Module menu provides access to software contained on Common Interface (CI) Modules. This TV receiver works only Pay TV modules complying with CI standard. Caution • • Pay-TV • CI slot Turn Off Mains power On / Off switch 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. Do not insert the module up side down.
Editing Channels You can make your favourite channel lists, skip unwanted channels and control channel audience. 1 • INPUT OPTION DIRECT TV REC EXIT Select DVB or Analogue “DVB Profile Edit” and “DVB Service List” are available in DVB mode only.
Create your favourite channel list (Profile) from various broadcasters (up to 4: Profile 1 to 4). The list is added to “Category” in TV Guide (p. 14) and information banner (p. 13) and then easily accessed.
Tuning Channels You can re-tune all TV channels when moving house or search for new services which may have recently started broadcasting. INPUT OPTION DIRECT TV REC EXIT RETURN 1 Select DVB or Analogue 2 Display the menu 3 Select “Setup” • • “DVB Manual Tuning”, “Add New DVB Services”, “New Service Message” and “DVB Signal Condition” are available in DVB mode only. “Analogue Programme Edit” and “Analogue Manual Tuning” are available in Analogue mode only.
• Edit the analogue programme position settings Select the channel to edit To change channel number “Analogue Manual Tuning” Analogue Programme Edit Edit Analogue channels Prog. Chan. 1 CH33 123 2 CH21 XYZ Name 3 CH21 FTP 4 CH60 5 CH21 select 456 Name Channel Cursor Edit Analogue Programme Edit ■ To delete ■ To add After confirming, press name Analogue Programme Edit green Prog. Chan.
Restore Settings Resets the TV to its original condition, i.e. no channels tuned in. All settings other than “Owner ID” (channels, picture, sound quality, etc.) are reset.
Owner ID Entry of the security code (PIN number) and “personal information” (your name, address and post code). In the unfortunate event of theft it will help the Police to determine the owner. If you have skipped the Owner ID input in “Auto Setup” (p. 10), and input it later, start from . If you input the Owner ID in “Auto Setup” (p. 10), perform .
Input Labels 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.
Displaying PC Screen on TV The screen of the PC connected to the TV can be displayed on the TV. You can also listen to PC sound with the audio cable connected. To connect PC (p.
Recording Controls (DVB mode) Timer Programming from Menu 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). TV Guide may also be used to set timer programmes. (p. 14) If the recording equipment is compatible with Q-Link or similar technologies (p. 38), and setup / connection are done completely (p. 38 and p.
Start making the settings Repeat the operations as below, and set items in the order of to set select the item start DVB Timer Programming Previous timer programming event Wed 05/08/04 18:50 Po s . Na m e Date Star t End min.
Q-Link Functions Q-Link connects the TV and VCR / DVD recorder, enables easy recording and playback. ■ Condition • •• ■ • ■• Use the VCR / DVD recorder with the following logos: “Q-Link”, “NEXTVIEWLINK”, “DATA LOGIC”, “Easy Link”, “Megalogic”, or “SMARTLINK” Connect the equipment to this TV’s AV1 or AV2 terminal via a “fully-wired” SCART cable. (p. 42) Q-Link terminal setup in Setup Menu (Q-Link, AV1 / AV2 out). (p. 23) Download analogue channel settings Perform Auto Setup. (p.
HDMI Functions HDMI (high-definition multimedia interface) allows you to enjoy high-definition digital images and highquality sound by connecting the TV 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. About connections, see “External Equipment” (p. 42). (∗1): The HDMI logo is displayed on HDMI-compliant equipment.
HDMI Functions ControlTM”∗ VIERA Link “ ∗Enjoy additional HDMI Inter-Operability with Panasonic products which have “HDAVI Control” function. This TV supports “HDAVI Control 2” function. Connections to some Panasonic equipment (DVD Recorder DIGA, HD Video Camera, Player theatre, Amplifier, etc.) with HDMI cables allow you to interface them automatically. The equipment with “HDAVI Control” function enables the following operations: Easy playback (p. 41) Power on link (p. 41) Power off link (p.
You can control some functions of the connected Panasonic equipment with this TV remote control (point the remote control at the TV’s signal receiver). • If you cannot access the menu, check the settings and the equipment (p. 40).
External Equipment These diagrams show our recommendations for how to connect the TV to your various equipment. For other connections, consult the instructions for each piece of equipment, the table below, and the specifications (p. 51). This slot is for services by the Panasonic dealer.
To watch satellite broadcasts To record / playback HD Satellite receiver DVD Recorder / VCR RF cable or Fully wired HDMI compliant cable SCART cable SCART cable HDMI equipment Fully wired HDMI compliant cable DVD Recorder To watch DVDs (Viewing) DVD player To listen with speakers PC • (Listening) External Equipment Computer RCA cable Amplifier with speaker system Conversion adapter (if necessary) (Viewing) (Listening) •• ■ Home Cinema Use fully wired HDMI compliant cable.
Technical Information Aspect Ratio The optimum size and aspect can be chosen, and you can enjoy finer images. (p. 13) ■Auto: 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.
Updating the DVB software From time to time, a new version of software for DVB mode may become available for download to enhance performance or operations of the TV. A notification banner will appear when you tune to one of the BBC channels, or you can search for a new version software by using the “System Update Search Now” function (p. 27). New version 1.00 found.
Technical Information PC connection A PC may be connected to this TV so that the PC screen is displayed and sound is heard from the TV. PC signals that can be inputted: Horizontal scanning frequency 31 to 69 kHz; vertical scanning frequency 59 to 86 Hz (more than 1,024 signal lines could result in incorrect display of the image). A PC adapter is not necessary for the DOS/V-compliant D-sub 15-pin connector. • • •• •• Note Some PC models cannot be connected to this TV.
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. For details (p. 52) White spots or shadow images (noise) • Check the position, direction, and connection of the aerial. Neither image nor sound is produced •• •• • Is the TV in “AV mode”? Is the mains lead plugged into the socket outlet? Is the TV turned On? Check Picture Menu (p.
FAQs Problem Screen Chaotic image, noisy •• Set “P-NR” in the Picture Menu (to remove noise). (p. 22) 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. 22) (no sound or low volume) • Reset channels. (p. 30) Unusual image is displayed • Turn off the TV with Mains power On / Off switch, then turn it on again.
On screen messages Message Meaning / Action All tuning data will be erased •• “Shipping Condition” will erase all tuning data (p. 32). “Auto Setup” will be erased all present DVB and Analogue tuning datas (p. 30). Are you sure ? • Make sure the operation is with your desire. Are you sure you want to delete this timer ? Press OK to delete timer Press Exit to return • Make sure the deleting programme event is with your desire.
On screen messages Message No stations found Please insert the aerial • No analogue signal can be found in Auto Setup. PIN incorrect ! • The PIN number you entered is wrong. Please check aerial or local DVB service availability. Press OK to start Auto Setup • Please follow the message. If it is still failed, consult your local Panasonic dealer. Please check settings and connections on HDMI devices. • Communication error in VIERA Link function (p. 40).
Specifications TH-37PX70BA AC 220-240 V, 50 / 60 Hz Power Source Power Display Consumption panel Average use 250 W TH-42PX70BA 270 W TH-50PX70BA 370 W 0.7 W (Without DVB recording) 0.
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.
