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Operating Instructions TH-37PA20 TH-42PA20

1. Darker O Brighter Adjust for contrast Brightness aE a easier viewing of dark pictures such as night scenes ie O vore Adjusts slightly to a lighter Less gt More Displays a sharp image Reddish Greenish Adjusts the picture hue e When this set is receiving NTSC Signals Tint is displayed and level adjustment is possible e Only Contrast will be displayed during TEXT mode 31 Picture Adjustments PC mode When you switch to PC input AV3 PC Picture menu will be changed as shown bellow Sound menu will not be accessible in PC mode PICTURE o Oe OWAOSE OlOIciclolon eo V Ad Hooe e A Normal Picture Mode Q gt Contrast E t Brightness Sharpness O res White balance Q D Advanced settings lt bs Press to select On 670 vy N C Press to enter Advanced settings Advanced settings On Enables fine picture adjustment at a professional level see next page l Advanced settings Normalise W B High R W B High B W B Low R W B Low B Gamma Normal Advanced settings Off Displays images with settings of the Picture menu 1 _ _ Press to display the picture menu screen Press to select the menu to adjust Adjust the desired level by looking at the picture behind the menu Picture Normal Picture Mode lt D Contrast 25 eae Brightness
2. 38 Programme edit Deleting Adding and Moving a programme Make sure the cursor is in the Prog column Red Green Yellow and Blue Bars are displayed at the bottom of the screen These have the same functions as the Red Green Yellow and Blue buttons on the remote control ae PrOnrenine 3 Q eo veel Option V AVe E xit pe Button Store Programme edit B Val Off Red mi A Blue Delete Move TV gt VCR TV gt VCR To delete an unwanted programme position 1 Ensure that the cursor is in the Prog Column 2 Choose the programme position 3 Press the Red button on remote control TV gt VCR 4 Press the Red button again to confirm 5 If you have finished in the Programme edit menu press the TV AV button to exit To add a programme position 1 Choose the programme position where the new ae Gy programme is to be inserted reum a aI Select TV AVe Enit STR Button Store Prog Chan Name i CH41 XYZ 2 Press the Green button TV gt VCR 3 Q Press the Green button again to confirm Green STR 4 Gc Press STR to store TV AV 5 G If you have finished in the Programme edit menu press the TV AV button to exit 39 40 Programme edit To move a programme to another position 1 Choose the programme positi
3. 3 5mm stereo plug Acamcordor uses the AV3 terminal on the front of this set Ferrite core small size supplied cM 4 S VIDEO Cable ML 4 Connect the S VIDEO or VIDEO terminal Notes e The volume level of the headphones can be adjusted by selecting Headphone Volume from the Sound menu e Additional equipment and cables shown are not supplied with this set 46 Connections PC Input Terminals connection COMPUTER VIDEO L a S Ferrite core large size D sub 15p supplied Pin Layout for PC Input Terminal gt onversion adapter if necessary Less than a OO O OO O O 0 O Less than 4 10 cm aA a a PC cable Notes Signal Names for D sub 15P Connector Se Sea a ee ala Signal Name a Fiona scanning R Per Cr GND Ground NC not connected frequency of 15to 110kHz _ aY __ GND Ground Eeer y eee et ee Hoey ofato ieaz L nc NC not connected 49 However the image will not be displayed properly if the OT eno oma GND Grong OB signals exceed 1 200 lines 2 The display resolution is a maximum of 640 x 480 dots when the aspect mode is set to 4 3 and 852 x 480 dots when the aspect mode is set to 16 9 If the display resolution exceeds these maximums it may not be possible to show fine detail with sufficient clarity 3 The PC input terminals are DDC1 2B comp
4. 6 9 A Viewing mode Colour balance 30 PICTURE Press to display the picture menu screen Press to select the menu to adjust ead x 7 A l l l ED Adjust the desired level by looking at the picture behind the menu TV AV Press to exit from the Picture menu This returns the set to the normal viewing condition Picture menu mode will be memorized for each TV Picture menu _ _______ AV mode Viewing mode Contrast Press or to switch between modes Brightness Colour C Sharpness C _ lt gt Normal PNR Re p Auto lt gt Cinema a Displays a bright screen with maximum contrast Normal Displays standard image Cinema Ideal for movies in the dark room Automatically selects the mode that best suits the brightness of the environment In each Viewing mode setting Contrast Brightness Tint in NTSC only Colour Sharpness and Colour balance can be adjusted and stored to suit your particular viewing requirement for example you may require different settings for viewing sport films news etc Viewing mode offers you up to maximum of three separate settings for each signal source RF AV1 AV2 AV3 and AV4 including RGB Changes will be stored automatically By analysing and processing the incoming picture all three modes feature automatic enhancement Allows you to set the overall colour
5. Volume Bass Treble Balance Headphone Volume Sound menu Treble Balance Headphone volume Less More Adjusts output volume Less More Adjusts lower deeper sounds Less More Adjusts higher sharper sounds ae aes Adjusts the sound level difference between left and right speakers Headphone volume Less More Adjusts Headphone volume NICAM Usually set to On to receive a Stereo signal but if reception deteriorates or if the service is not available then switch to Off Mono M1 and M2 can also be selected if a Bilingual signal is being transmitted Headphone volume 6 SES NICAM This function is not available in AV modes 28 Sound menu Mode Sound quality can be improved when watching music D Sound menu or speech by selecting the appropriate mode Music or Speech Press or to select Mode Music Speech Mode Ambience Off 9 Sound menu Volume Treble Balance Headphone volume 8686S NICAM No service Ambience Ambience To enjoy a concert hall effect turn Ambience to on Press or to switch between ON and OFF The benefits of Ambience sound are enormous You can be completely enveloped in sound just as if you were at a concert hall or cinema The Ambience effect can be obtained without the use of external Ambience speakers 29 o 0 Ca
6. AUDIO L R RCA Pin Type x 2 0 5 Vrms high impedance AV1 Rear 21 Pin socket Audio Video in TV out RGB in AV2 Rear 21 Pin socket Audio Video in Audio Video out S Video in Q Link AV4 Rear 21 Pin socket Audio Video in Audio Video out S Video in RGB in Q Link ANT Rear UHF Operating Conditions Temperature 0 40 C 34 F 104 F Humidity 20 80 RH non condensing Accessories Supplied Sse SS Se Remote Control Transmitter N2QAJB000081 2 x R6 Size Fixing band TMME203 or TMME 187 x 1 Large size x 3 Small size x 5 Dimensions WxHxD 1070 mm x 596 mm x 99 mm Mass Weight 29 5 kg 1170 mm x 658 mm x 99 mm 35 0 kg Notes 1 Design and specifications are subject to change without notice Mass and dimensions shown are approximate 2 This equipment complies with the EMC standards listed below EN55013 EN61000 3 2 EN61000 3 3 EN55020 50 Customer s Record The model number and serial number of this product can 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 Matsushita Electric Industrial Co Ltd Web Site http www panasonic co jp global Printed in Japan MBS0603S2063
7. Panasonic Progressive Plasma Television Operating Instructions Model No TH 37 PA20 TH 42PA20 Pedestal stand shown above is optional extra OWNER I D Please read these instruction before operating your set and retain them for future reference TQBC0627 2 Dear Panasonic Customer Welcome to the Panasonic family of customers We hope that you will have many years of enjoyment from your new Plasma TV To obtain maximum benefit from your set please read these Instructions before making any adjustments and retain them for future reference Retain your purchase receipt also and note down the model number and serial number of your set in the space provided on the rear cover of these instructions Sales and Support Information Customer Care Centre e For UK customers 08705 357357 e Visit our website for product information e For Republic of Ireland customers 01 289 8333 e E mail customer care panasonic co uk Direct Sales at Panasonic UK e Order accessory and consumable items for your All enquiries transactions and distribution facilities product with ease and confidence by phoning our are provided directly by Panasonic UK Ltd Customer Care Centre Monday Friday 9 00am It couldn t be simpler 5 30pm Excluding public holidays e Also available through our Internet is direct shopping e Or go on line through our Internet Accessory ordering for a wide range of finished products take a browse applic
8. and reception conditions If the order is not to your preference it can be rearranged Refer to the Programme edit menu see page 17 for details e If you have a digital satellite receiver you can start Auto setup with the receiver set to any channel You will then have to manually name the SAT position after Auto setup is complete Refer to the Programme edit see page 38 for details w w vv v Y The next available channel will appear If no other stations are available then the Programme position will remain nunsed 13 Basic controls Front panel controls and Remote control Volume Up Down Programme Number Up A Down vy Volume adjustment which uses these buttons is performed after pressing Function button When programme number up A or down v button on the front panel of the Plasma TV is pressed in stand by mode the Plasma TV will be turned on TV AVmode Selection Press to select TV AV input signal modes sequentially Picture Menu see page 30 31 Store S d M 28 29 see page 20 23 35 39 41 43 ound Menu see page Setup Menu see page 24 25 Status button Press to display programme position programme name channel number time MPX mode Aspect mode receiving system and programme table Function selection Displays the On Screen Display functions press repeatedly to select from the available functions The following adjustments can be accessed directly V
9. picked up the display at the top of the page changes so that you are always offered the most recently transmitted selection of sub pages In picture and text mode use the left and right cursor buttons to select a sub page from the range displayed at the top of the Teletext window In Teletext operation use the following procedure to access sub pages If the sub page you want to look at is not yet available press the e button to display special functions followed by 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 When the sub page you are waiting for is available press the Yellow button to return to viewing the Teletext pages then use the left and right cursor buttons to select the sub page of your choice Notes e If you do not want the four coloured special function keys to be displayed on the TV picture PICTURE SOUND E on while waiting for a sub page to be found press either the gt fj menu button to clear the keys from the screen Press the r key once more to redisplay the keys e If you have cleared the special function keys from the screen and then used the left and right cursor buttons to select a sub page whilst still viewing the TV picture you must press SET UP the B button then the Yellow button to display the Teletext page again e If the top of the page indicates that sub pages are being transmitted bu
10. Bar Guide for the features corresponding to the four coloured buttons on the remote control will disappear after a few seconds If you would like to select an operation when the Colour Bar Guide are not shown press W NDOw once more and the Colour Bar Guide will reappear Picture and text AIENT Press the TV TEXT button followed by the MULTIWINDOW button to move between viewing teletext and the picture and text feature Picture and text lets you see the current programme and MULTI page of teletext side by side Whilst using this feature the remote control affects the teletext page if you wish to make changes to the programme viewed press the TELETEXT TELETEXT mode Picture and text mode button to return to watching the programme on its own then make the desired changes TELETEXT TELETEXT 36 Channel Search Select the desired channel after displaying still pictures of all stored channels on the screen divided into 9 sections Up to 9 channels can be displayed at the same time E Press to display divided by 9 screen of ene channels _ Press to select channel number The yellow channel number changes successively each time the button is pressed eo JI Q Press to view the selected channel F To exit a channel search mode Q Press bd or EA Red Green Yellow Blue 37 Programme edit Use this setting when changing setting of receiving channels or changing the
11. COMB Mode of Sound Viewing mode Pin Assignment Scart and S VIDEO socket information AV1 Scart socket RGB VIDEO AV2 Scart socket S VIDEO Q Link ey E c 20 CVBS in video olde a 20 CVBS in video CVBS out video 19 CVBS out video 19 C 18 RGB status earth 18 Earth CVBS earth 17 gt CVBS earth 17 CO 16 Status RGB Co 16 Red in 15 S C in 15 CO 14 Earth C 14 Earth Red earth 13 Earth 13 Green in 11 e 11 a geen Green earth 9 E Earth 9 L 7 10 Q Link data Blue in 7 8 Status CVBS __ 7 8 Status CVBS Blue earih 5 C1 6 Audio in L Earth 5 C1 6 Audio in L Co 4 Audio earth Co 4 Audio earth Audio out L 3 c 2 Audio in P Audio out L 3 l 2 Audio in R Audio out R 1 uolg Audio out R 1 2 Audio in R Suitable inputs for AV1 include AV2 Pins 15 and 20 are dependent RGB Red Green Blue on AV2 S VHS VIDEO switching AV3 S VIDEO 4 pin socket AV4 Scart socket RGB S VIDEO Q Link Chrominance in Luminance in _ Oe ge 20 CVBS in video CVBS out video 19 Co 18 RGB status earth CVBS earth 17 CJ 16 Status RGB Red in S C in 15 44 Earth vid Red earth 13 g l 12 ioen eal H c 10 Q Link data Green earth 9 coll s Status CVBS Chrominance earth Luminance earth Blue in ae pve Blue earth 5 E 78 Audio inL Audio out L 3 C01 4 Audio earth 4 2 Audio in R Audio out R 1
12. Off timer Side panel Power save Tuning menu Setup menu AV2 out TV Off timer Off Side panel Off Power save Tuning menu Setup menu AV2 out Off timer Off Side panel Off Power save Off Tuning menu Access ES Setup menu f Q Link Off AV2 out TV Teletext FASTEXT Off timer Off Volume correction a Side panel Off Power save Off 25 Aspect Controls ASPECT Press the ASPECT to move through the seven aspect options Panasonic Auto 16 9 14 9 4 3 Zoom1 Zoom2 and Zooms3 Notes e If you leave Aspect set to Panasonic Auto this set software determines the best ratio for each programme viewed In order not to disrupt your viewing no mode information is displayed while this is happening Simply press the ASPECT button to display mode information in the top left of the screen e The screen modes 16 9 14 9 4 3 Zoom1 Zoom2 Zoom3 are selectable manually e During Aspect change the displayed picture will momentarily disappear This is not a malfunction Screen mode The on screen selector buttons corresponding to the two coloured buttons on the remote control will appear for some Aspect functions and disappear after a few seconds if you d like to select an operation when the buttons are not shown ASPECT press the ASPECT button once more and the buttons will reappear WIDE appears in the top
13. channel display This feature is not available for AV1 to AV4 and PC positions To access the Programme edit screen SET UP Tuning menu _________ 1 6E During viewing of a TV channel Programme edit press to display the Setup menu screen Decoder AV2 Off Press to select the Tuning menu Shipping Condition A A w v Press to access the Tuning menu s L ESS nme screen Rees ee ae TV AVe E xit Programme edit o 8 STR Button Store 2 3 Press to select the Programme i N edit O F V Press to access the Programme edit screen TV gt VCR Press to select the Programme position Press to select the Prog Name or Lock Note When the cursor enters the Name field it will move character by character up to five before moving to the next field TV gt VCR The buttons function in accordance with the position of the cursor Prog Name or Lock Press to change the settings Note Chan TV transmission channel number cannot be accessed in programme edit mode Red Green Yellow and Blue Bars are displayed at the bottom of the screen These have the same functions as the Red Green Yellow and Blue buttons on the Turns the channel Lock On and Off When receiving a channel while Lock On is selected the volume will be muted and the screen be black and display Programme is locked
14. device s operating instruction book If Q Link is inoperative first confirm that your Scart cable is a fully wired type Ask your dealer for further details What You See Is What You Record DIRECT TV RECORDING This will allow the immediate recording of the programme currently shown on the television by the recording device attached to the Scart socket which can be chosen using Q Link see page 24 Press the DIRECT TV REC button on the remote control If the recording device is in Standby mode with usable recording media inserted it will automatically switch on when you press the DIRECT TV REC button If a Q Link device is connected a message will appear on the TV screen showing what is being recorded or if it is not possible to record Some Q Link compatible devices will only display the message when on the VCR programme position 0 or in AV mode Refer to the device s operating Panasonic EP INDEX HOLD A CH SEACH STILL oA 9 4 instruction book Recording in progress No recording Check tape or disc The recording device is recording the programme signal The tape or disc may have been write protected missing from its own tuner If you wish you can switch off the TV or may be damaged The device may already be recording and leave the device recording in the normal way Refer to the device s operating instruction book Additionally when using a Q Link device themain feat
15. direct contact with the surface of the Plasma TV lf water droplets get inside the unit operating problems may result e Avoid contact with volatile substances such as insect sprays solvents and thinner otherwise the quality of the cabinet surface may be adversely affected or the coating may peel off Furthermore do not leave it for long periods in contact with articles made from rubber or PVC Supplied Accessories Check the accessories before installations e Operating Instruction book e Remote Control Transmitter e Mains lead e Warranty Card N2QAJB000081 Panasonic 00O 0000 e Batteries for the Remote e Ferrite core Control Transmitter JOKGO0000018 x 5 2 x R6 UMS size small size Pull back the tabs in two places Pull back the tabs By in two places 2 Two R6 UMS3 size 3 K2CT3DH00017 e Ferrite core JOKGO0000054 x 3 large size Z i gb i a AWW Press the cable through and close CY P AL RRS Slide off the battery cover Insert batteries note correct Replace the cover polarity and e Make sure that the batteries are fitted the correct way round e Do not mix old batteries with new batteries Remove old exhausted batteries immediately e Do not mix different battery types i e Alkaline and Manganese or use rechargeable Ni Cad batteries Quick start Guide Choose Your Connection Type Connection and setting up options e If connecti
16. djusting scree 1 Press TV AV button SET UP Press to display the Setup menu 2 Press Yellow AV3 button to access PC mode Press to select H Pos H Size V Pos V Size Clock Phase o Soe 1 2 3 wW 6 6 w 0 W 3 De 2 C 0 G Normal k H Size f V Size lt b H Pos V Pos Clock Phase Sync Ss lt lt A When the Position Right gt button is pressed When the Position Right gt button is pressed t ex When the Position Left lt button is pressed When the Position Right gt button is pressed When the Position Left lt button is pressed When the Position Right button is pressed Flickering and distortion can be eliminated by using the Position Left lt or Right gt button Clock Phase to carry out adjustment H amp V_ To synchronize by the horizontal and vertical signals from your PC Sync t on G To synchronize by the green signal form your PC if available Helpful Hint X omas gt Normalisation While the Setup display is active if either the N button on the remote control is pressed at any time or the or button is pressed while the yellow cursor is at the Normalise position then all adjustment values are returned to the factory settings 34 Tuning your VCR and satellite receiver Your new TV is supplied with programme position 0 set to receive an RF signal
17. left of the screen if a widescreen identification signal WSS is found or a signal is found through a Scart socket Panasonic Auto switches to the appropriate 16 9 or 14 9 widescreen ratio Panasonic Auto appears in the top left of the screen if black stripes above and below the picture are detected Panasonic Auto chooses the best ratio and expands the picture to fill the screen This process can take several minutes depending on how dark the picture is Panasonic Auto Panasonic Auto determines the best aspect ratio to display the picture you are viewing It does this using a four step process to determine if the picture being viewed is a widescreen picture lf Panasonic Auto detects a widescreen signal it switches into the PaE appropriate widescreen mode The Panorama Just mode is selected if a K A signal with wide aspect ratio is not present the screen cannot be switched W from Panorama mode into 4 3 mode Panasonic Auto WIDE appears in the top left The text shown on the screen indicates how Panasonic Auto determined which ratio to use When in Panasonic Auto mode if a Letter box signal is input and there is no Aspect information the picture is automatically adjusted to Just Zoom1 or Zoom Notes e If in Panasonic Auto mode you experience problems with the screen display size when playing back widescreen format recordings from your VCR then it is possible that the tracking control on your VCR req
18. r to display special functions followed by the Yellow button to view the TV picture whilst searching for a Teletext page When found the screen will display the page number at the top left Press the Yellow button to view the page TV TEXT Press to return to normal TV operation News Flash a When a news flash page has been selected press 5 Yellow to view the TV picture When an update is received the page number will be displayed on screen Press the Yellow button to display the News Flash TV TEXT Press to return to normal TV operation Update SET UP Press Yellow to see the update of information on certain pages When an update is received the page number will be displayed at the top left of the screen Press the Yellow button to view the page TV TEXT Press to return to normal TV operation When in FASTEXT operation Press to return to the main index page Depending on the way information is transmitted this may have to be pressed more than once to return to the main index page 43 TELETEXT Control Operation Connections Accessing sub pages When Teletext information exceeds one page it may take some time for the automatic Bee CRC 2 E e lt Q D S D SET UP Q B Blue SET UP B Yellow changing of the sub pages to reach the sub page you require As each sub page is found its number is displayed at the top of the page so that you may select it as more sub pages are
19. switch on Programmes will appear immediately if your dealer has programmed the TV for you If the TV has not been programmed for you then Auto setup will begin your stations will be located sorted into order and stored ready for use TV to VCR DVD recorder download If a Q Link NEXTVIEWLINK or compatible recording device has been connected to the correct Scart socket before starting Step 1 programme information will be downloaded to the device via Q Link Downloaded tuning data will match the television s Not all recording devices support this download of programme information some may require to be started manually Refer to the device s operating instruction book lf a recording device other than those described above has been connected then there will be no download operation If the recording device has not accepted download data from the TV you may need to select the Download option from the device s menu system Refer to the recording device s operating instruction book If Q Link is not operating correctly check the following e The Scart cable is connected to the TV s correct Scart socket e The Scart cable is connected to the VCR s compatible Q Link NEXTVIEWLINK or similar technology Scart socket e The Scart cable is a fully wired type For further information on Q Link and connecting equipment see pages 18 and 45 e The sorted programme order depends upon the TV signal the broadcasting system
20. the On Off switch on the Plasma TV to turn the set on Power On Example The screen below is displayed for a while after the Plasma TV is turned on oot a i Pawerindicalor setting condition is an example From the second time on the below screen is displayed for a while setting condition is an Remote Control Sensor C A T S sensor Plasma C A T S Contrast Automatic Tracking System example Plasma C A T S automatically senses the ambient light For VIDEO COMPONENT TV INPUT conditions and adjusts the brightness and gradation accordingly to optimise contrast 1 Effective when Viewing mode is set to Auto Panasonic Press the 5 button on the remote control to turn the Plasma TV to standby Power Indicator Red standby Press the button on the remote control to turn the Plasma TV on Turn the Plasma TV set off by pressing the l switch on the Plasma TV while it is on or in standby mode Note The unit will still consume some power as long as the mains lead is still inserted into the mains outlet INDEX HOLD Tre CH SEACH STILL 12 Auto setup AUTO SETUP IN PROGRESS SEARCHING PLEASE WAIT 21 68 TV AV To exit DOWNLOAD IN PROGRESS PLEASE WAIT Programme 11 Remote control unavailable Notes Quick start Guide First ensure that the recording device is in Standby mode if it has Q Link function and Satellite receiver is switched ON Plug in TV and
21. the recording source on DIRECT TV REC see page 22 Allows you to clear all tuning information and reset all control levels back to factory setting see page 22 r Allows you to enter a security code and address information see page 23 STR Pressing after having adjusted some feature will store the setting as the default replacing the factory setting 20 Tuning menu Manual Tuning Manual tuning of the programme position is available either from the On Screen Display menu or from the front panel controls Turn this set on and select the broadcast channel Follow the step on the previous page to display the Tuning menu screen From the On screen Display menu It is possible on individual programme position Tuning menu 1 Press to select the Manual tuning soil Males ee 7_ Manual tuning Fy Vd ied access the Manual tuning aE aT or Shipping Condition 2 Press to select the desired Programme Number eTA 9 a Gav Press to search the higher or lower Wa channel s Serch Return lt down up TV AVe E xit STR STR Button Store 3 Gc When the desired station is found Pe press to store 21 The programme position will flash TV AV 4 Press to exit from the Tuning Menu Search Start This returns the set to the normal viewing condition 1 Press until Tuning mode is reached 2 Press to access Tuning mode 3 Press to move be
22. tone of the picture O Picture menu c Press or to switch between modes vee lt gt Normal lt gt Warm m Colour balance P NR Auto _3D COMB On P NR 3D COMB This Picture Noise Reduction System P NR is designed to reduce picture noise during poor quality reception conditions The P NR mode will change as below On lt gt Off Occasionally whilst viewing still or slow moving pictures colour patterning may be seen Set 3D COMB to On to display sharper nd more accurate colours On lt gt Off Displayed only when receiving PAL or NTSC signals Not displayed during RGB Video S Video input and AV4C input mode Contrast Brightness Colour Sharpness Tint Notes You can change the level of each Function Contrast Brightness colour Sharpness Tint for each picture menu according to your personal preference With an NTSC signal source connected to this set the picture hue can be adjusted to suit your taste During AV mode Tint is displayed Picture menu O Picture menu Colour lt lt Sharpness C P NR J Picture menu 3D COMB Picture menu Viewing mode Dynamic Contrast Brightness Sharpness Colour balance Normal P NR Auto O Picture menu Viewing mode Dynamic Contrast P NR Auto 3D COMB On
23. 00x1 200 60Hz 75 00 60 00 diii iii aaa ee er X 47 Troubleshooting If there is a problem with your set 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 this TV Checks Snowy Picture Aerial location direction or connection Multiple Image Aerial location direction or connection a Electrical appliances 2 Interference Cars Motorcycles e Fluorescent lights Volume level Sound mute switched on This set to AV mode Not plugged into A C outlet Not switched on Picture Sound controls set at minimum levels Check if in stand by mode No Colour Colour Controls set at minimum levels Poor or Distorted Picture No Sound Retune Channel s Sound reception may have deteriorated Weak or Switch MPX setting Sound menu to Off until reception distorted sound improves Plasma TV panel The plasma TV panel is manufactured using an extremely high level of precision technology however sometimes some parts of the screen may be missing picture elements or have luminous spots This is not a malfunction Some parts of the screen do not light up Do not allow a still picture to be displayed for an extended period as this can cause a permanent after image to remain on the Plasma TV After images appear Example
24. AV2 input Composite gt S Video Bae Bee AV1 input Composite or RGB Controlled by external source n 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 NEXTVIEWLINkK DATA LOGIC Easy Link Megalogic or SMARTLINK logo using a fully wired Scart cable between the AV2 socket of the television and the appropriate socket on your VCR and the AV4 socket of the television and the appropriate socket on your DVD Recorder For connection to the appropriate Scart socket on the recording device refer to the device s operating instruction book When using a NEXTVIEWLINK device the main features possible are the following Preset Download This allows the programme order from the TV to be downloaded to the recording device helping to ensure that correct recordings are made there are several ways to perform this operation 1 During installation as explained in the Quick Start Guide beginning on page 8 13 2 When Auto setup is started from within the Tuning menu see page 20 3 Preset download started from the recording device refer to the device s operating instruction book Important Note Not all recording devices support this type of data communication system Some may support certain features but not others Refer to the recording
25. Access Setup menu Q Link Teletext FASTEXT Side panel Off Power save Off Tuning menu Setup menu Q Link Off AV2 out Off timer Off Setup menu AV2 out Teletext Off timer Off Tuning menu Setup menu Q Link Off AV2 out TV Teletext FASTEXT Off timer Side panel Off Power save Off Tuning menu Setup menu Side panel Power save Tuning menu Volume correction 7 Off lt gt Low lt gt Mid lt gt High lt Do not display a picture in 4 3 14 9 mode for an extended period as this can cause an after image to remain on the side panels either side of the display field To prevent the appearance of such an after image illuminate the side panels Side panel F p By reducing the brighness of picture power consumption is reduced On lt gt Off Provides access to many other features including programme edit and Auto setup See page 30 33 36 39 Not displayed during AV mode During AV mode Volume correction is displayed Lets you adjust the volume level of individual station Use this feature if the volume level varies significantly between stations Adjusting one station s volume to bring it into line with the other stations means you can avoid having to adjust the volume each time you change channels Setup menu AV2 out
26. Pin Assignment ssssusnsnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn e 49 SpeCiHCatONS osaa a 50 e 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 CAUTION Do not allow a still picture to be displayed for an extended period as this can After images appear Cause a permanent after image to remain on the Plasma TV Examples of still pictures include logos video games computer images teletext and images displayed in 4 3 mode Note The permanent after image on the Plasma TV resulting from fixed image use is not an operating defect and as such Is not covered by the Warranty This product is not designed to display fixed images for extended periods of time 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 mains plug This apparatus is equipped with a three pin earthing type mains plug This plug will only fit an earthing type mains outlet This is a safety feature If you are unable to ins
27. Sharoness White balance Advanced settings q D v A Press the left lt or right gt button to switch between Z Auto lt gt Normal E Cinema lt gt Dynamic modes Auto Automatically selects the mode that best suits the brightness of the environment Normal For viewing in standard evening lighting environments This menu selects the normal levels of Brightness and Contrast Dynamic For viewing in brighter environments This menu selects higher than normal levels of Brightness and Contrast Cinema ideal for movies Note If you would like to change the picture and colour of the selected Picture menu to something else adjust using the items in the Picture menu see next page Press the left lt or right gt button to switch between modes 7 Normal lt gt Cool lt gt Warm Helpful Hint N omase gt Normalisation While the Picture menu is displayed if either the N button on the remote control is pressed at any time or the or button is pressed while the yellow cursor is at the Normalise position then all adjustment values are returned to the factory settings 32 Picture Adjustments PC mode l Note ae sit You can change the level of each Selects the proper brightness and function Contrast Brightness Contrast Less More i density for the room Sharpness for each Picture menu Briahiness iaa a Adjusts for easier
28. Suitable inputs for AV4 include RGB Red Green Blue AV4 Pins 15 and 20 are dependent on AV4 S VHS VIDEO switching 49 Specifications TH 37PA20 TH 42PA20 220 V 240 V_50 Hz 60 Hz A C Power Consumption Normal use 243 W 313 W 1 8 W 1 0 W Plasma Display panel AC type 16 9 4000 1 Screen size No of pixels 818 mm W x 461 mm H x 939 mm diagonal 920 mm W x 518 mm H x 1056 mm diagonal 408 960 852 W x 480 H 2 556 x 480 dots Speaker L Woofer 40 mm x 4 Tweeter 35 mm x 1 R Woofer 40 mm x 4 Tweeter 85 mm x 1 16 W 8 W 8 W 10 THD M3 3 5 mm Jack x 1 Applicable signals NTSC PAL PAL60 Modified NTSC 525 480 60i 60p 625 575 50i 50p PC signals VGA display VGA SVGA XGA SXGA UXGA compressed Horizontal scanning frequency 15 110 kHz Vertical scanning frequency 48 120 Hz Receiving Systems PAL UHF 21 68 Band name PAL 525 60 Playback of NTSC tape from some PAL video recorders VCR M NTSC Playback from M NTSC Videorecorders VCR NTSC AV INPUT ONLY Playback from NTSC Videorecorders VCR AUDIO OUT AUDIO L R RCA Pin Type x 2 0 5 Vrms AV3 Front VIDEO RCA Pin Type x 2 1 0 Vp p 75 Q S VIDEO MINI DIN 4 pin Y 1 0 Vp p 75 Q C 0 286 Vp p 75 Q AUDIO L R RCA Pin Type x 2 0 5 Vrms AV4C Rear Y 1 0 Vp p including synchronization PC HIGH DENSITY D SUB 15PIN R G B 0 7 Vp p 75 ohm OO HD VD 1 0 5 0 Vp p high impedance
29. T UP Press to display special functions followed by the Red button to reveal hidden words e g quiz page answers Press again to hide Red Green Yellow Blue buttons 9009 Red Green Yellow Blue 42 In FASTEXT mode they correspond to the differently coloured subjects In List mode they correspond to the differently coloured page numbers TELETEXT Control Operation It is not possible to change the programme position when in News flash Update or Sub Coded Page Access operation List Store gt 0909 ag a ve nA 7 8 STR VCR 0 B Hold HOLD Favourite Page F P mM 2 3 STR Q 6 ad w 8 2 F P 0 Update Display News Flash Update SET UP Yellow Index INDEX In List mode the four page numbers can be altered programme positions 1 25 only To do this press one of the four coloured buttons and enter the new page number Press and hold O the page number will change to white indicating that the page is stored HOLD Press to hold the Teletext page when viewing multi page information Press again to return to automatic page update Stores a favourite page in memory for instant recall To store such a page this set must be in List mode and the programme position must be from 1 25 Press the Blue button enter the page number then press and hold a The page number is now stored Press fs to recall this page Factory preset is page 888 Update Display Press
30. atible If the computer being connected is not DDC1 2B compatible you will need to make setting changes to the computer at the time of connection 4 Some PC models cannot be connected to the set 5 There is no need to use an adapter for computers with DOS V compatible D sub 15P terminal 6 The computer shown in the illustration is for example purposes only 7 Additional equipment and cables shown are not supplied with this set 8 Do not set the horizontal and vertical scanning frequencies for PC signals which are above or below the specified frequency range 9 Component Input is possible with the pin 1 2 3 of the D sub 15P Connector Input signal that can be displayed sinatrame roan Applicable Input signals for PC Input a a ea a 2 640 x 480 60 Hz A3147 5994 3 Macintosh13 640 x 480 35 00 66 67 4 640x480 75Hz 37 50 75 00 5 852x480 60Hz 3150 6000 6 800x600 60Hz 3788 6032 7 800x600 75Hz 4688 7500 8 800x600 85Hz 5367 85 06 p Maeintoshte 692x624 4ra 0 e o 11 1 024x768 70Hz 5648 70 07 12 1 024x768 75Hz 6002 7503 13 1 024x768 85Hz 6868 8500 14 Macintosh21 1 152 870 68 68 75 06 15 1 280x1 024 60Hz 63 98 60 02 16 1 280x1 024 75Hz 79 98 75 03 Note Signals without above specification 17 1 280 x 1 024 85Hz 91 15 85 02 toed ocd 18 1 6
31. ation at www panasonic co uk on our website for further details e Most major credit and debit cards accepted Table of Contents Important Safety Notice cccccsssseeeeseeseeseeeeeeeees 4 Safety Precautions 11s ccssssssesceessneseesseeeennneeees 5 Supplied Accessories ccccssseseeeeeceeeseeeeeeeeeeeneeees 7 Fitting remote control batteries 0 0 eeeeeeeeeees 7 Quick start Guide cccceeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 8 Choose Your Connection TYPe cccssseceeeeeeeeeees 8 Cable fixing band cccccccesseeeeeeeseeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeeees 11 Mains lead connection ccccceeceeeeeseeeeceeeeeeeeeaees 12 Plasma IV ONOI seorsan aane rt 12 Auto setup sctpecie ta an ehnstsctecin eyed dt oapc anit tbe suctoortarbaratieinsinaned 13 Basie CO FUTONS sssrin a 14 Front panel controls and Remote control 14 VCR DVD player Operation cccceeeeeeeee 15 Using the On Screen Displays cccssseseseeeeeees 16 ALIR carats eeetuce et ercarieed ae teceetaeriueeuideeteeteapeeny 18 Auto setup tuning sistvencitcnseeccsdactecereccdeaemescssncevsenedcas 19 AUO CU eu E EE 19 TONINO MENU osoei 20 Manual TUNING secsi 21 Decoder AV2 AV 4 ccccsecccccsssseeeceesseesseaeeeeeseaees 22 Shipping condition wicdvcceenessaercnteswsaictteededeeoueeecwsiernss 22 VVC MD E E E E 23 Setup MenU sasis a a a ii 24 Aspect Controls saasssnnsnnnunnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn
32. atterning occurs on programme position 0 or any others it may be necessary to adjust the RF output channel of the VCR refer to the Jk 1m VCR instruction book The tape with known content If a Satellite Receiver and a VCR are going to be used with RF cable is found and displayed connections it is important to avoid both units being set on the same Pressing gg will store the channel setting Refer to the Satellite Receiver and VCR instruction books for precise tuning information e A VCR is used as an example The above instructions also apply to other equipments with RF output signal e g DVD recorder satellite receiver etc 35 Multi Window You can watch two TV channels or input video source and television Picture and Picture channel on the screen at the same time main picture sub picture Panasonic MULTI o WINDOW 5 Press to display main picture and sub picture as shown Press the MULTI WINDOW button A R whilst the selector keys are on screen to return to normal viewing a Source Swa Colour Bar Guide The main picture and sub picture can be changed as below using the red green yellow and blue buttons on the remote P e d C control while referring to the Colour Bar Guide shown at the bottom of the display CO OC O om OWAWL a HNAeGeNa COmCIOIOIOn Red Green Yellow Blue Picture and Picture Picture out of Picture Picture in Picture Note The Colour
33. bnormal odour starts to come out from the Plasma TV immediately unplug the mains plug from the mains outlet e f 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 Repairing the Plasma TV yourself is extremely dangerous and should never be attempted If water or foreign objects get inside the Plasma TV if the Plasma TV is dropped or if the cabinet becomes damages disconnect the mains plug immediately e Ashort circuit may occur which could cause fire Contact your local Panasonic dealer for any repairs that need to be made A CAUTION When using the Plasma TV Do not bring your hands face or objects close to the ventilation holes of the Plasma TV e Heated air comes out from the ventilation holes at the top of Plasma TV will be hot Do not bring your hands or face or objects which cannot withstand heat close to this port otherwise burns or deformation could result Be sure to disconnect all cables before moving the Plasma TV e lf the Plasma TV is moved while some of the cables are still connected the cables may become damaged and fire or electric shock could result Disconnect the mains plug from the mains socket as a safety precaution before carrying out any cleaning e Electric shocks can result if this is not done Clean the mains lead regularly to prevent it becoming
34. cart cable if you are using a Scart equipped VCR e Use this set s AV1 Scart socket for a VCR e Use this sets AV2 Scart socket for an S Video VCR e Use this sets AV4 Scart socket for an S Video VCR AV1 AV2 AV4 Scart sockets Notes e Additional equipment and cables are not supplied e Further details of audio video connections can be 7 found on pages 45 and 46 Antenna Output terminal 5 VCR DVD recorder N Antenna Lead Antenna Input terminal 3 Q Link connection of Plasma TV and VCR DVD recorder using Scart and RF cables ANTENNA Antenna Input terminal RF connection Connect the ANTENNA to the Antenna Input terminal of the VCR and an RF cable from the VCR Antenna Output terminal to this set Antenna Input terminal IF COMPONENT T Scart connection The VCR must be connected to the AV2 AV4 Scart socket of this set using a fully wired Scart cable Note If using a Q Link VCR then the AV1 Scart socket of the VCR must be connected to the AV2 AV4 Scart _ AV2 AV4 socket of this set If your VCR is not a Q Link VCR al acan soGrelg please consult your VCR operating instruction book D CAT Ree O S VIDEO VIDEO lt 6 Antenna Output terminal SS pii Notes i e Additional equipment and cables are not supplied e Further details of audio video connections can be wana Scart socket found on page 45 and 46 mm e Further info
35. dusty e f dust built up on the mains lead the resultant humidity can damage the insulation which could result in fire Pull the mains plug out from the mains outlet and wipe the mains lead with a dry cloth This Plasma TV radiates infrared rays therefore it may affect other infrared communication equipment Install your infrared sensor in a place away from direct or reflected light from your Plasma TV Cleaning and maintenance The front of the display panel has been specially treated Wipe the panel surface gently using only a cleaning cloth or a soft lint free cloth e f the surface is particularly dirty wipe with a soft lint free cloth which has been soaked in pure water or water to which a small amount of neutral detergent has been added and then wipe it evenly with a dry cloth of the same type until the surface is dry e Do not scratch or hit the surface of the panel with fingernails or other hard objects otherwise the surface may become damaged Furthermore avoid contact with volatile substances such as insect sprays solvents and thinner otherwise the quality of the surface may be adversely affected If the cabinet becomes dirty wipe it with a soft dry cloth e f the cabinet is particularly dirty soak the cloth in water to which a small amount of neutral detergent has been added and then wring the cloth dry Use this cloth to wipe the cabinet and then wipe it dry with a dry cloth e Do not allow any detergent to come into
36. e of the ID information it can be re accessed via the Tuning menu Press to select the Tuning menu Tuning menu T Press to access to tuning menu 5 Press to select the Owner ID Owner ID 0 OSO Ooan a HOSBa B Press to access to Owner ID 3 str If Owner ID has previously been set enter the PIN NUMBER using 0 to 6 Yon the remote control followed by STR to proceed this will take you to 9 the NAME option 0 4 If no Owner ID has previously been set enter the required 4 digit 6 Owner ID PIN NUMBER using 0 to 9 on the remote control 9 If a 4 digit PIN NUMBER was entered above you will be taken 0 automatically to the NAME line 5 PANE If not move to the NAME line a 9 a0 umns cr jsa STR Button Enter PIN Number Owner ID 6 Press to the change character Perses o a p CS Press to select the character position Repeat above until NAME HOUSE NUMBER and BPE ese POSTCODE are entered e p Character v vo elec STR Return 42 gt 7 Gc Press STR to store the details Owner ID m Vee TES STR 8 g Press again to confirm when asked Are you sure The Tuning menu will be displayed TV AV For future reference 9 Press the TV AV button to exit write your PIN NUMBER here We recommend that as soon as you have stored oO Owner ID details or have exited the feature the picture controls are reset to normal viewing levels To do this press t
37. ert the plug into the outlet contact an electrician Do not defeat the purpose of the earthing plug CAUTION This appliance is intended for use in environments which are relatively free of electromagnetic fields Using this appliance near sources of strong electromagnetic fields or where electrical noise may overlap with the input signals could cause the picture and sound to wobble or cause interference such as noise to appear To avoid the possibility of harm to this appliance keep it away from sources of strong electromagnetic fields To prevent electric shock ensure the grounding pin on the mains plug is securely connected IMPORTANT THE MOULDED PLUG FOR YOUR SAFETY PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING TEXT CAREFULLY This appliance is supplied with a moulded three pin mains plug for your safety and convenience A 5 amp fuse is fitted in this plug Shall the fuse need to be replaced please ensure that the replacement fuse has a rating of 5 amps and that it is approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362 Check for the ASTA mark amp or the BSI mark Y on the body of the fuse If the plug contains a removable fuse cover you must ensure that it is refitted when the fuse is replaced If you lose the fuse cover the plug must not be used until a replacement cover is obtained A replacement fuse cover can be purchased from your local Panasonic Dealer If the fitted moulded plug is unsuitable for the socket outlet in your home then the fuse shall be remo
38. from your VCR although a Scart connection is preferable if the VCR is so equipped see page 9 10 or 45 for suitable inputs to the Scart socket on this set However if for some reason your VCR is tuned to a different RF channel then you will not receive any picture or sound from your VCR on programme position 0 of this set Either adjust the tuning of this TV programme position 0 follow the instructions below or adjust the RF channel of your VCR some VCR s allow adjustment of their RF channel via their remote control unit or both until this TV is tuned to the RF output channel of your VCR It is intended that this advice is used in conjunction with the instruction books for your additional equipment Tuning your TV to the VCR Switch on the VCR insert and play a pre recorded tape with known content SET UP 1 amp 5 Press to display the Setup menu screen Setup menu Tuning menu CO CO CO Press to select the Tuning menu o Oe ANA a Feava DOO eE Press to Access the Tuning menu screen Tuning menu Press to select the Manual tuning Press to Access the Manual tuning screen Press to select program position 0 VC R EE Press to start seaching for the VCR playback of the known content tape When the VCR playback is found press to store TV AV Press to exit Notes e If picture p
39. gt VCR Panasonic During PC input signal Press to display Setup menu ax To Picture adjust menu QO screen see page 24 25 see page 32 33 Picture J Q Link Off Normalise _ Normal AV2 out Picture Mode Normal a gt Teletext Contrast TV AV Off timer Off Brightness r Q Q Side panel Off Sharpness Power save White balance lt D P Tuning menu Advanced settings D il TV TEXT F P INDEX HOLD During PC input signal v see page 34 Broce io lt cleci DIRECT CH SEACH STILL ap mm C Normalise _ Norma Press to enter eo 6 Eire Advanced settings lt 5 H Pos ASPECT V Pos To Advanced settings Clock Phase see page 33 WINDOW Syne Advanced settings sama CWB Low R Me gt WB Low B Gamma q 2 HI B gt PROGRAMME oe a a Press to display Sound menu screen see page 28 Sound menu L Treble Balance Headphone volume NICAM Mode Ambience ii 16 Using the On Screen Displays OJO D a Press to move the cursor up and down on the menu 0 anv Press to access menus adjust levels or to select from a range of options 6 9 STR The STR button is used with a number of features to store settings after a e adjustments have been made or options have been set TV AV Tuning menu see page 19 20 23 38 41 Progra
40. he N button found under the remote control s pull down flap Note If you lose or forget your PIN number contact your nearest Panasonic Dealer for advice 23 The setup menu provides access to various advanced features and also to the Tuning menu o 0 gt Ca 6 9 A Q Link AV2 AV4 out Teletext Off timer 24 SET UP 1 6 Press to display the setup menu screen Press to select the menu to adjust Press to adjust the desired setting TV AV 3 G Press at any time to go back to watching TV Allows you to enable or disable data communication between this set and a compatible VCR or DVD recorder see page 8 18 B Off lt gt AV1 lt gt AV4 J Offers a choice of signals to send to the Scart socket selected in the Q Link You can choose from the current TV programme position the signal entering AV1 AV2 AV3 AV4 or Moniter the picture displayed on screen 7 TV lt gt AV1 lt gt AV2 I Monitor lt gt AV4 lt gt AV3 Allows you to choose from 2 modes See page 42 FASTEXT lt gt List Switches this set off within a preset time which you can choose from OFF and between 15 to 90 minutes in 15 minute intervals ao ee ae 90 _ gt 75 gt 60 Setup menu _________ Q Link AV2 out Teletext FASTEXT Off timer Side panel Power save Oof Tuning menu
41. ies are manufactured by Matsushita Electric Industrial Co Ltd Pedestal esac aacpo neces tanrgenesnstinntenccausecsiessequenbdesees TY ST42PA20 Display stand seis cicicctaccnsinscssterbensandccvomaosamneens TY S42PA20W TH 42PA20 TY S37PA20W TH 37PA20 e Wall hanging bracket vertical c0 TY WK42PV2W Always be sure to ask a qualified technician to carry out set up Do not place the Plasma TV on sloped or unstable surfaces e The Plasma TV may fall off or tip over Do not place any objects on top of the Plasma TV e f water is spilt onto the Plasma TV or foreign objects get inside it a short circuit may occur which could result in fire or electric shock If any foreign objects get inside the Plasma TV please consult your local Panasonic dealer If using the pedestal optional accessory leave a space of at least 10 cm at the top left and right at least 6 cm at the bottom and at least 7 cm at the rear If using some other setting up method leave a space of at least 10 cm at the top bottom left and right and at least 1 9 cm at the rear Avoid installing this product near electronic equipment that is easy to receive electromagnetic waves e t will cause interference in image sound etc In particular keep video equipment away from this product When using the Plasma TV The Plasma TV is designed to operate on 220 240 V AC 50 60 Hz Do not cover the ventilation holes e Doing so may cause the Plasma TV
42. mme edit Auto setup Manual tuning Decoder AV2 jii Shipping Condition Owner ID Access The TV AV button is used to exit the menu system and return to the normal viewing screen Programme edit see page 38 41 Programme edit Prog Chan TV gt VCR Shipping condition see page 22 Shipping condition _ All tuning data will be erased Auto setup see page 19 WARNING All current tuning data will be erased STR ake fa setup TV AV To SETUP n to tuning menu Manual turning see page 21 Programme T PA Return toa ser up TV AVe a Button Store Manual tuning 21 AUTO SETUP IN PROGRESS SEARCHING PLEASE WAIT a 21 68 SETUP Return to tuning menu TV AV To exit STR Start TV AV To exit SETUP Return to tuning menu Input signal selection by colour button Input selection can be made by colour buttons which match on screen button indication Panasonic B a O e TV AV PPa Av2 s Av3 s PC AV4 S C wal u Colour buttons Red Green Yellow Blue TV TEXT n asl z l m x lt ae O iw E C y input Composite or RGB Controlled by external source gt S Video gt Component Q T n m gt T on 39 o B20 o4 o oo AV3 input Composite gt S Video gt PC D gt ie U m ar
43. ng the TV using an RF cable only see below e If connecting the TV using Scart and RF cables see page 9 e If connecting the TV to a Q Link or Q Link compatible VCR see page 9 e If connecting the TV to a Q Link or Q Link compatible VCR and a satellite receiver see page 10 What is Q Link Q Link allows direct communication between the TV and a Q Link or Q Link compatible VCR this will enable features such as downloading of tuning information from the TV to the VCR Further information on Q Link can be found on page 18 In order for Q Link to function correctly the Scart cables must be connected as shown in connection diagram dependent on whether the TV is being connected to a VCR or to a VCR and Satellite Receiver 1 Connecting the TV directly to an ANTENNA only ANTENNA RF connection Connect the Aerial lead into the TV Aerial socket TI Antenna Lead Plasma TV CAV Res vip eo lt s vE VIDEO lt 6 S VIDEO VIDEO lt RGB Note Additional equipment and cables shown are not supplied with this set Quick start Guide 2 Connection of Plasma TV and VCR DVD recorder using Scart and RF cables RF connection Connect the ANTENNA to the Antenna Input terminal of the VCR and an RF cable from the VCR Antenna Output terminal to this set Antenna Input terminal IF Plasma TV ANTENNA Antenna Input terminal Scart Connections The VCR can also be connected to this set using a S
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45. olume Tuning mode Contrast Balance Brightness Treble Colour Bass Direct TV Record button see page 18 Sharpness LS Tint Notes e Tint e Tuning mode Ambience sound On or Off In NTSC mode see page 29 Not displayed during AV mode Aspect Control see page 26 27 MULTI WINDOW MULTI Pie Press to display main picture and sub picture see page 36 The main picture and sub picture can be changed by using Red Green Yellow and Blue buttons Picture and Picture Picture out of Picture Picture in Picture main picture sub picture main picture sub picture main picture sub picture uh MULTI WINDOW 2 gt Normal Viewing e Direct channel access You can tune to TV channel directly by pressing the C button and corresponding channel number buttons o 0o B Channel Number 36 14 Direct Programme Number Selection You can select the number directly by pressing Num ber 0 9 buttons or by pressing Two Digit and Num ber 0 9 buttons Programme Number 8 Programme Number 12 BB When in standby mode switches TV on N Normalise button Resets all settings to their default levels Basic controls Plasma TV Stand by Note The TV set must first be plugged into the mains outlet and lt is also possible to turn the TV set on from turned on at the On Off switch STANDBY mode by pressing the Direct Press this button to turn the TV set On fr
46. om Standby mode Programme Number Selection Buttons 0 9 on Press it again to turn the TV set to Standby mode the Remote Control Sound Mute Press to mute the sound completely the Mute symbol will appear Press again to restore the previous sound level and cancel the mute Programme Number Selection Press to select the next higher or lower Programme number Volume Adjustment Press to increase or decrease the sound volume level TV AV Mode Selection Press to select TV AV input signal modes sequentially NY Panasonic Coloured buttons used for e Programme edit see page 38 41 TELETEXT Operation e Teletext functions see page 42 44 see page 42 44 e AV Selection Channel oO e Multi Window see page 36 see page 37 e Channel Search see page 37 STILL Press to freeze the picture press again to return to watching the current programme VCR DVD player Operation The Remote Control is capable of operating some functions of selected Panasonic VCR s and DVD Digital Versatile Disc player 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 a Play Press to playback the tape or DVD a Press to stop the tape or DVD Skip Fast Forward Cue VCR Press to fast forward the tape In Play mode press to view a the picture rapidly forward Cue DVD Press once to skip to
47. on screen selector keys that appear clear after a few seconds If you want to select an input when the keys are not shown press the TV AV key once more and the keys will reappear Notes e You can also select an AV source using the TV AV button on the control panel on the front of your TV Press the TV AV button repeatedly until you reach the AV source you wish to view e When in AV mode a reduced number of options are available in the SOUND and SETUP menus eg in the Setup menu there is no Tuning menu option Connections How to connect the Input Output terminals Connects VCRs and other peripheral equipment COMPONENT VIDEO Input Output from AV4 Scart Socket Q Link data Scart cable oo VCR S VHS VCR Q LINK COMPATIBLE VCR DVD PLAYER DVD RECORDER SATELLITE RECEIVER a O N J Oo u 7 lt DVD PLAYER SATELLITE RECEIVER Note Occasionally it may take a while for picture to become stable when changing the input signal from Component input signal 6251 of AV4C to TV signal this is not a malfunction The time it takes to stabilize will depend on the external equipment connected Notes AV2 Daz S VIDEO VIDEO lt 6 38 4 vf oH s vE H SS Input AV4 Component signal pin type d ESSERE CAL Res O VIDEO lt 6 Input Output from AV2 Scart Socket Q Link data Input Out
48. on to be moved Change programme 679 netum S Cand Select TV AVe E xit STR Button Store vy N Chan Name Lock CH41 XYZ Off Off 2 Q Press the Yellow button on remote control Yellow 3 Choose new positon TV gt VCR a Change e ae programme e G J Select BEGUE De Option TV Chan Name Lock CH41 XYZ ai Q Press the Yellow button again to confirm E Yellow TV AV 5 TV gt VCR If you have finished in the Programme edit menu press the TV AV button to exit To rename a programme position Choose the programme position Choose the new character Gy Qz Move to the next character position 3 Continue until renaming is done STR 4 Gc Press STR to store TV AV 5 If you have finished in the Programme edit menu press the TV AV button to exit TV AVe Exit STR Button Store Programme edit Prog Chan Aa Se CH41 Name XYZ Lock Off Off CH44 rA AA Off syn 8 ei 4 Off ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRST UVXWYZ W0123456789 Programme edit To lock a programme position to prevent access 1 Choose the programme position to e27 be locked s i rnd A STR Button Store GAY Move to the lock column famme edit CH41 XYZ g o 2 Choose between lock On or lock 9 Off STR 3 Gc Press STR to store TV AV 4 G If you have finished in the Programme edit menu press
49. put from AV1 Scart Socket Scart cable Scart cable BE O VCR S VHS VCR Q LINK COMPATIBLE VCR DVD PLAYER DVD RECORDER al Oooo do VCR DVD PLAYER DVD RECORDER SATELLITE RECEIVER e Additional equipment and cables shown are not supplied with this set e Do not connect a computer with TTL output 5V to this set e The AV2 AV4 21 pin socket can also be used as an output to Audio Video equipment see page 9 e Select the desired VIDEO input position by pushing the TV AV button see page 15 e For Scart socket wiring information see page 49 e Scart RGB and Component video cannot be connected at the same time to AV4 Scart RGB has priority AV4C Component input cannot be selected while Scart RGB is connected 45 Connections How to connect the AUDIO OUT terminals AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT Amplifier to speaker system Notes e The AUDIO OUT terminal provides a fixed level output only The menu settings and remote control volume controls have no effect e Additional equipment and cables shown are not supplied with this set AVF Res S VIDEO VIDEO lt RGB 4 VIDEO lt s vIDEO VIDEO lt 6 How to connect the Headphones AV3 terminals Connect headphones and AV3 terminals as follows AV3 S VIDEO 4 pin socket Chrominance in Luminance in T Less than S a 1 0 cm Chrominance earth Luminance earth Optional
50. r all of the above functions Refer to the device s operating instruction book Not all recording devices support this type of data communication system Somemay support certain features but not others Refer to the device s operating instruction book Some features are only available from the device connected to the scart socket selected using Q Link see page 24 If Q Link is inoperative first confirm that your Scart cable is a fully wired type Ask your dealer for further details 18 Auto setup tuning Auto setup Automatically scans all TV channels and stores them in memory Auto setup automatically retunes your set This feature is useful if for example you move house and wish to retune your set to receive the local stations Display the Tuning menu screen SET UP 1 5 Open the setup menu Move to Tuning menu 000a oooga DWORCE Auto setup tuning 1 Move to Auto setup 2 Oh B7 Access Auto setup Note If you proceed with the next step all tuning data will be erased all stations and their programme positions stored in your set s memory will be wiped out so the new settings can be stored STR 2 gc Press to start Auto setup tuning then the Searching screen will be displayed When Searching is complete the screen will return to the Turning menu screen The best tuning position is automatically memorized Once this operation is completed the TV will display programme po
51. rmation for VCR and Satellite Receiver installation with this set can be found on page 10 Antenna Input terminal VCR DVD recorder Antenna Lead Quick start Guide 4 Q Link connection of Plasma TV VCR DVD recorder and Satellite Receiver using Scart and RF cables Plasma TV Antenna Input terminal COMPONENT T AV4 AV2 AV4 ANTENNA Scart socket Antenna Input Antenna Lead terminal t TV Scart socket Satellite Receiver n VCR Antenna Output Scart i socket terminal AV2 AV1 Scart __ Scart foie socket socket terminal All VCR DVD recorder Antenna Output terminal 10 For Q Link to function correctly this set VCR and Satellite Receiver must be connected as shown in the diagram below RF connections e Connect an RF cable to the Antenna Input terminal of the Satellite Receiver e Connect an RF cable from the Antenna Output terminal of the Satellite Receiver to the Antenna Input terminal of the VCR e Connect an RF cable from the Antenna Output terminal of the VCR to this set Antenna Input terminal TF Scart connections Fully wired Scart Cables should be used for all of the Scart connections e The AV2 Scart socket of the VCR must be connected to the VCR Scart socket of the Satellite Receiver e The TV Scart socket of the Satellite Receiver must be connected to the AV1 Scart socket of this se
52. s of still pictures include logos video games computer images teletext 3 and images displayed in 4 3 mode Note The permanent after image on the Plasma TV resulting from fixed image use is not an operating defect and as such Is not covered by the Warranty This product is not designed to display fixed images for extended periods of time Notes e External surfaces of the unit may become hot during operation But this is completely normal e See label on the base of this equipment for ratings and other information 48 For your Guidance Service Last position Memory Before requesting service please refer to the Certain functions have a last position memory i e the troubleshooting guide on previous page to determine setting at the time of switch off will be the setting used the symptoms To obtain service please contact your when this set is switched on again local Panasonic dealer quoting the model number and Programme OSD language serial number both are located at the rear of this TV Headphone volume Tint M NTSC NTSC only AV position Contrast Sleep Feature Volume Sharpness If the set is not switched off when the TV station stops Bass Aspect transmitting it will automatically go to standby mode Treble Standby after 30 minutes This function wil not operate when this Balance Brightness TV is in AV mode Status Colour Teletext mode Colour balance Decoder AV2 P NR Q Link Volume correc Text language in AV mode only 3D
53. s or Yu to alter the setting as required e Pressing the Setup button whilst in Teletext operation will display special function options at the bottom of the screen e When in Teletext mode the volume may still be altered to the desired listening level after pressing SOUND or MUTE button 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 this set s memory What is FASTEXT mode In FASTEXT mode four differently coloured subjects are situated at the bottom of the display 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 Note When watching TV in 4 3 or zoom mode pressing TV TEXT button will display teletext page momentarily in that aspect before switching to normal teletext picture size TV TEXT Press to switch between the current programme teletext and the picture and text feature lets you see the current programme and teletext side by side see page 32 Pages can be selected in two ways a Press WY or to increase or decrease the page number by one b By entering the page number using 0 9 on the remote control SET UP Press to display special functions followed by the Green button Press the Green button again to expand the BOTTOM half Press again to return to normal FULL size SE
54. sition 1 TV AV 3 G Press to exit from the Tuning Menu This returns the set to the normal viewing condition Note Setup menu Tuning menu Tuning menu_ __ Auto setup WARNING All current tuning data will be erased STR Start Auto setup TV AV To exit SETUP Return to tuning menu AUTO SETUP IN PROGRESS SEARCHING PLEASE WAIT 21 68 SETUP Return to tuning menu TV AV To exit If an auto setup process is aborted midway all channels that have been set up to that point will be saved to memory 19 Tuning menu SET UP 1 E Press to display the Setup menu a 2 Press to select the Tuning menu Tuning menu Press to Access the Tuning menu B 3 Press to select the menu to adjust Tuning menu _ _______ Press to adjust or Access sadece lk l leacli Decoder AV2 Off TV AV 4 G Press at any time to go back to watching TV Access in order to customise your programme settings see page 38 41 eg adding or deleting a programme position Tuning menu Programme edit gt Auto setup Allows you to automatically retune this set Useful if you move house Manual tuning and wish to retune your set to the local stations see page 19 Decoder AV2 Shipping Condition Allows individual programme positions to be tuned manually see page 21 Owner ID Lets you change
55. t Note If using a Q Link VCR then the AV1 Scart socket of the VCR must be connected to the AV2 AV4 Scart socket of this set If your VCR is not a Q Link VCR please consult your VCR operating instruction book Notes e Additional equipment and cables are not supplied e Further details of audio video connections can be found on pages 45 and 46 Quick start Guide Cable fixing band Mains lead fixing Connect power plug to the socket of the main body How to fix How to release Fix the left clamper L Fix the right clamper t Install the ferrite core Ferrite core Large size R supplied Fix by pushing in till a Pull up while drawing clicking sound is heard the knob Cable fixing bands Secure any excess cables with bands as required To secure cables connected to Terminals wrap the cable fixing band around them then pass the pointed end through the locking block as shown in the figure While ensuring there is sufficient slack in cables to minimize stress especially in the power cord firmly bind all cables with the supplied fixing band To tighten To loosen Cy aD Push the catch Y 11 Quick start Guide Mains lead connection Connect the AC cord plug to the Plasma TV Connect the mains plug to the mains Outlet Note Mains plug types vary between countries The mains plug shown at left may therefore not be the type fitted to your set Press
56. t the page displayed never changes then the sub page number is there to show the page contents have been updated there are no sub pages PE Alternatively if you know which sub page you require press the 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 For example 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 When the page is available press the Yellow button to view the page Regardless of how many pages are found pressing the Yellow button will take you to the sub page which you requested TV TEXT i Press to return to normal TV operation Connections It is possible to connect a variety of additional equipment to this TV The following pages detail how to connect external equipment to both the front and rear of the TV Once your equipment is connected use the following procedure to view the input lt gt N o O88 Olociclolon e w Heee a 44 Press the TV AV menu button Press the relevant on screen selector key to select the AV source you wish to view for example press the green button to select AV2 if you have connected a video recorder to the AV2 SCART socket The
57. the TV AV button to exit Note When a programme position is locked Direct Channel Access using the C and numeric buttons on the remote control is not available To copy programme information to a VCR Download You must copy programme information to a compatible VCR connected to AV2 or AV4 see page 45 for connection information to be able to use Q Link functions Q Press the blue button Programme data will now be sent to the VCR This might take a few seconds depending on the number of stations stored If the message Unable to download check your VCR appears on the screen the television is unable to send the programme information to the VCR See the VCR instruction book for further information Blue Note If you have a Q Link VCR ensure that it is in Stand by mode If your VCR is not a Q Link VCR please refer to the VCR instruction book 41 TELETEXT Operation TELETEXT Panasonic TV TEXT F P INDEX HOLD 0 0 O CH SEACH STILL TV Teletext mode TV TEXT Page Selection a ey a La amp gojo o amp S lt E D Full Top Bottom SET UP Q Green Reveal SET UP Q Red e Teletext features may vary depending on the Broadcasting Companies and is only available if the channel selected is transmitting Teletext e Pressing the Picture button whilst in Teletext operation will display the contrast function with a cyan bar pres
58. the next track Skip Rewind Review VCR Press to rewind the tape In Play mode press to view the O_o picture rapidly in reverse Review 1 gt PROGRAMME DVD Press once to skip to the previous track LJ VCR DVD switch Use this switch to select whether controls operate DVD equipment or your VCR Record VCR only Press this button to start recording Standby Press to switch the VCR or DVD to standby mode Press again to switch back on Pause Still VCR only Press in playback mode the picture will pause Press again to restart play Store see page 20 23 35 39 41 43 Stores some settings in TUNING PROGRAMME Programme Up Down VCR only g menus and TELETEXT Press to increase or decrease the VCR programme position by one 15 Using the On Screen Displays Many features available on this set can be accessed via the On Screen Display menu system Use the remote control as shown below to access and adjust features as desired Please refer to the On Screen Help ON SCREEN HELP Instruction box Press to display Picture menu screen see page 30 This Help box indicates which buttons on the remote control are used to Viewing mode navigate the menu shown see above for descriptions of button functions Colour An On Screen Help box is displayed whenever a menu is displayed on the TV Colour balance P NR Off 3D COMB Off TV
59. ther through the Shipping condition menu or through the Auto setup menu The Shipping condition menu will reset all data clearing all tuning information and resetting all control levels back to factry settings You may need to adjust your VCR or programme position 0 VCR after operating the Shipping condition menu refer to page 35 Press to select the Tuning menu Decoder AV2 Off Shipping Condition Press to select the Shipping 9 condition GOB OB Press to access to shipping condition STR 3 Gc Press to start Shipping condition _ All tuning data will be erased STR 4 c Press again to comfirm each time that you are asked Are you sure SAEI TV AV To exit SETUP Return to tuning menu 5 IL5 Switch TV off The next time the TV set is switched on Auto setup i Sh dit will begin stations will be located sorted and stored DAE E A ready for use see page 13 _ All tuning data will be erased p STR Start g ar Press to go back to watching TV before tuning data TV AV To exit is erased To exit from the shipping condition menu OT AU ESL NEn without changing any data 22 Tuning menu Owner ID Owner ID allows you to enter a security code and adress information so that in the unfortunate event of theft it will help the Police to determine the owner If the Owner ID information was not entered after Auto setup or it is necessary to alter som
60. to overheat which can cause fire or damage to the Plasma TV Do not stick any foreign objects into the Plasma TV e Do not insert any metal or flammable objects into the ventilations holes or drop them onto the Plasma TV as doing so can cause fire or electric shock Do not remove the cover or modify it in any way e High voltages which can cause severe electric shocks are present inside the Plasma TV For any inspection adjustment and repair work please contact your local Panasonic dealer Securely insert the mains plug as far as it will go e f the plug is not fully inserted heat may be generated which could cause fire If the plug is damaged or the wall socket plate is loose they shall not be used Do not handle the mains plug with wet hands e Doing so may cause electric shocks Do not do anything that may damage the mains lead When disconnecting the mains lead pull on the plug body not the cable e Do not damage the cable make any modifications to it place heavy objects on top of it heat it place it near any hot objects twist it bend it excessively or pull it To do so may cause fire and electric shock If the mains lead is damaged have it repaired at your local Panasonic dealer If the Plasma TV is not going to be used for any prolonged length of time unplug the mains plug from the mains outlet Safety Precautions If problems occur during use If a problem occurs such as no picture or no sound or if smoke or an a
61. tween Change programme search and TV system 4 Press to change programme position or start search When the desired station is found press E to store The programme position will flash os iti MUU Repeat above procedure to tune additional programme Search oa TV AV Move cursor positions STR Store F To exit 21 5 Press at any time to exit the Tuning menu Helpful Hint Programme position 0 is designed to receive RF signal from your VCR or DVD recorder although a scart connection If available is preferable to give improved picture and sound 21 Tuning menu Decoder AV2 AV4 If a Q link compatible VCR or DVD recorder is connected to AV2 AV4 the recording source for DIRECT TV REC can be changed by selecting the Decoder AV2 AV4 On or Off using the remote control 1 Press to select the Decoder AV2 AV4 on ning menu screen E 679 ral me Auto setup Manual tuning Decoder AV2 ii Shipping Condition 2 Press to select On or Off lg o On lt gt Off Decoder AV2 AV4 On Recording signal from plasma TV tuner Decoder AV2 AV4 Off Recording signal from its own tuner Shipping condition Shipping condition allows you to reset the set 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 ei
62. uires adjustment your VCR instruction book will contain adjustment details e The widescreen aspect ratios of different films and programmes can vary If these are wider than a standard 16 9 aspect picture then a black band may be visible at the top and bottom of the screen 26 of the screen Panasonic Auto switches to the appropriate 16 9 or 14 9 widescreen ratio N Panasonic Auto hae A N eR Panasonic Auto Panasonic Auto appears in the top left of the screen The best ratio is chosen and the picture expanded to fill the screen 16 9 16 9 will display the picture at its maximum size but with slight stretching 14 9 Letterbox 14 9 will display a 14 9 picture at its standard 14 9 size without any stretching Gray stripes will be visible down the left and right sides of the picture 4 3 4 3 will display a 4 3 picture at its standard 4 3 size without any stretching Gray stripes will be visible down the left and right sides of the picture Zoom1 Zoom2 Zoom3 Zoom mode magnifies the central section of the picture Aspect Controls 27 1 Press to display the sound menu screen Press to select the menu to adjust 0 0 9 00pp o Ololciclolon Adjust the desired level by listening to the sound a Heee e TV AV Press at any time to go back to watching TV Some features are only available with the Ambience feature switched off
63. ures possible are the following The following features are only available from the device connected to the scart socket selected using Q Link see page 24 TV Recording device Auto Power On If you insert pre recorded media into the recording device and press the Play button whilst the TV is in Standby mode the TV will automatically switch on and select the correct AV input so that you can view the content Recording device Auto Power Standby Whenthe TV is switched into Standby mode the recording device will also switch into Standby modeif there is no media inserted or if there is media inserted and the device is in Rewind or Stop mode If aVCR is rewinding a tape it will not switch into Standby mode until rewinding has finished Recording device Image View On If the TV is in Standby mode and the recording device sends a menu to be displayed on the TV screen e g Main menu the TV will automatically switch On and the menu will be displayed Some other devices may support this feature Refer to the device s operating instruction book This TV will also communicate with other recording device s that bear the following logos e DATA LOGIC a trademark of Metz Corporation e Easy Link a trademark of Philips Corporation e Megalogic a trademark of Grundig Corporation e SMARTLINK a trademark of Sony Corporation Important Note These recording devices may support some o
64. ved and the plug cut off and disposed of safety There is a danger of severe electrical shock if the cut off plug is inserted into any 13 amp socket If a new plug is to be fitted please observe the wiring code as shown below If in any doubt please consult a qualified electrician WARNING THIS APPARATUS MUST BE EARTHED IMPORTANT The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code Green and Yellow Earth Blue Neutral Brown Live As the colours of the wire in the mains lead of this appliance may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug proceed as follows The wire which is coloured GREEN AND YELLOW must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter E or by the Earth symbol or coloured GREEN or GREEN AND YELLOW The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter N or coloured BLACK The wire which is coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter L or coloured RED How to replace the fuse Open the fuse compartment with a screwdriver and replace the fuse 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 accessor
65. viewing of dark pictures g such as night scenes and black hair Less More Adjusts picture sharpness Note In PICTURE there is not a noticeable change even when contrast is increased with a bright picture or reduced with a dark picture Advanced settings W B High R Less More Adjusts the white balance for light red areas W B High B Less More Adjusts the white balance for light blue areas W B Low R Less gt More Adjusts the white balance for dark red areas W B Low B Less More Adjusts the white balance for dark blue areas Down O Up S Curve gt 2 0 gt 2 2 lt 2 5 Note Carry out W B adjustment as follows A Adjust the white balance of the bright sections using the W B High R and W B High B settings Adjust the white balance of the dark sections using the W B Low R and W B Low B settings Repeat steps and to adjust Steps A and affect each other s settings so repeat each step in turn to make the adjustment Helpful Hint N omase gt Normalisation On the remote control unit while the Advanced settings menu is displayed if either the N button is pressed at any time or the gt or 9 button is pressed while the yellow cursor is at the Normalise position then all adjustment values are returned to the factory settings 33 Picture Adjustments PC mode Adjusting Position and Size Adjustin reen

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