Panasonic TH-37PX25 Operating Instructions Manual

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Page 1 Plasma Television TH-37PX25 Model No. TH-42PX25 TH-50PX25 For assistance, please call : 1-888-VIEW-PTV(843-9788) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com or visit us at www.panasonic.com (U.S.A.) For assistance, please call : 787-750-4300 or visit us at www.panasonic.com (Puerto Rico) Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read these instructions completely.
Page 2 lightning flash with arrow-head within a triangle WARNING is intended to tetI the user that parts inside the product are a risk of electric shock to persons. The exclamation point within a triangle is intended to teIt user that important WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover or back.
Page 3: Important Safety Instructions
I Important Safety Instructions 1) Read these instructions. All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the appliance is operated. 2) Keep these instructions. The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. 3) Heed all warnings. All warnings on the appliance and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.
Page 4 Visit our Panasonic Web Site www.panasonic.com For assistance, please call : 1-888-VIEW-PTV(843-9788) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com or visit us at www.panasonic.com (U.S.A.) For assistance, please call : 787-750-4300 or visit us at www.panasonic.com (Puerto Rico)
Page 5: Fcc Statement
FCC Declaration of Conformity Model No.TH-37PX25, TH-42PX25, TH-50PX25 Responsible Party: Matsushita Electric Corporation of America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094 Contact Source: Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company 1-888-843-9788 email: consu merproducts@panasonic.com Trademark Credits * VGA is a trademark of International Business Machines Corporation.
Page 6: Table Of Contents
I Table of Contents Timer ................Important Safety Instructions ........FCC STATEMENT ............Sleep ..............Timer ..............Safety Precautions ............Clock Set .............. Cleaning and maintenance ........... Installation ..............Day Set ..............Receiver Location ............Setup ................Optional External Equipment ........Program CH ............
Page 7: Safety Precautions
I Safety Precautions WARNING Set up Do not place the Plasma TV on sloped or unstable surfaces. ,J The Plasma TV may fall off or tip over. Do not place any objects on top of the Plasma TV. ,J if water spills onto the Plasma TV or foreign objects get inside it, a short-circuit may occur which could result in fire or electric shock.
Page 8: Cleaning And Maintenance
Safety Precautions CAUTION This Plasma TV is for use only with the following optional accessories. Use with any other type of optional accessories may cause instability which could result in the possibility of injury. (All of the following accessories are manufactured by Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.) •...
Page 9: Installation
I Installation Receiver Location This unit is intended to be used with an optional stand or entertainment center. Consult your dealer for available options. Locate for comfortable viewing. Avoid placing where sunligN or other bright light (including reflections) will fall on the screen. Use of some types of fluorescent lighting can reduce remote control transmitter range.
Page 10: Accessories
I Accessories Check that you have the Accessories and items shown Operating Remote control Batteries for the remote [_ Warranty card instruction book EUR7627Z10 control (AA Battery x 2) Customer care Service Customer card Pedestal center list plan card TY-ST42PX20 (TH-37PX25, TH-42PX25) TY-ST50PX20 (TH-50PX25) F-Type antenna...
Page 11: Cable Connection
I Cable Connection Clamper Fastening the power and other cables Fastening method of other cables Attach the clamper on the installation hole, and fasten them. Bundle the cable with the cable fastening clamper.
Page 12: Cable Cover Removal And Fitting
Cable Connection Cable Cover Removal Fitting Removal ]:Push down hooks and pull the cover slightly towards yourse!f to disengage the claws (at 4 points) y pull out in the downward direction. Fitting 1; !nseFt the c!aws (at 4 points) at the bottom 2: PuSh the cover until hooks will be cricked: en connecting to the _ear AV!nPUt/oUtPut...
Page 13: Antenna Connection
Cable Connection Antenna Connection • For proper reception of VHF/UHF channels, an external antenna is required. For best reception, an outdoor antenna is recommended. • When you enjoy the terrestrial TV programs only, connect the home antenna to ANTENNA (A). When you enjoy both the terrestrial TV programs and the cable TV programs, connect the cable TV's cable to ANTENNA (A), and the terrestrial antenna cable to ANTENNA (B).
Page 14: Digital Tv - Set-Top Box (Dtv-Stb)Or Dvd Connection
• if you experience keyboard or remote control function hang_up when using CableCARD, unplug the TV and plug it back on and try the controls again. If this condition still exists, please call Panasonic Customer Call Center for further instructions.
Page 15: Hdmi Connection
_':,'1. HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC. _,:,'2. EIA/CEA-861/861B profiles compliance covers profiles for transmission of uncompressed digital video including high bandwidth digital content protection. _':,'3. HDMI-DVI conversion cable (TY-SCHO3DH): available on Panasonic Website (www.panasonic.com). Consult your consumer electronics dealer for availability details.
Page 16: Vcr Connection
Cable Connection VCR Connection Back of the TV Amplifier Connection (TO AUDIO AMP) For a full Home Theater sound experience, an external Dolby Digital decoder and a multichannel amplifier must be connected to the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal on the TV. _Dolby Digital 5.1 channel surround sound delivers digital-quality sound.
Page 17: Program Out Connection (Prog Out)
Cable Connection Program Out Connection (PROG OUT) See optional equipment manual for further instructions for recording and monitoring. Back of the TV MONITOR Video cable E ..... Notes: • When a device (STB, DVD, etc.) is connected to the HDMI terminal (see page 15), no video or audio is output due to license restrictions.
Page 18: Pc Input Terminals Connection
Cable Connection PC Input Terminals Connection COMPUTER Ferrite core (small size) Less than (supplied) 4" (10cm) Audio Stereo plug Connect a cable which matches the audio output terminal on the computer. Less than Conversion adapter Less than (if necessary) 4" (1 g cm) ' 4"...
Page 19: Power On / Off
I Power ON / OFF Connect the AC cord plug to the Plasma TV. • Fix the power cord plug securely with the clamper (see page 11). Remote control senser Connect the plug to the wall outlet. POWER POWER button Power indicater Press to turn the TV on or off.
Page 20: The Illuminated Remote Control
Location of Controls The Illuminated Remote Control POWER Turn the TV ON or OFF. Mode Selection buttons (see page 59) VCR: .... DVD: DVD ............DBS: Digital Breadcasting Satellite RCVR: Receiver/Amp!ifier _NIDEO Change the input mode. f zvT 'ZZoTZ Z ZZL Access Photo viewer -trY1 (see page 48) R,TUNE...
Page 21 Location of Controls • Digital channel Select the audio track (if available). • Analog channel Cycle through different audio modes. ex. if receiving Stereo, SAP and Mono or receiving Stereo and Mono only: Stereo-_ SAP -_ Mono-_ LIGHT Light the remote control buttons. The selected button blinks when lit. A -ANTENNA - B Switch to (A or B) RF antenna input.
Page 22: First Time Setup
I First Time Setup For your convenience, First Time Setup menu will be displayed on screen when the set is turned on for the first time. If needed, follow the menus and procedures displayed on-screen for setting up the features. You can also make the settings in Setup menu (see pages 36, 37).
Page 23: Watching Tv Programs
Press to turn the cable box on. POWER • Point the remote control towards the cable box. Notes: • The remote control code number is set for Panasonic products. • To operate other manufacturer's product (see pages 59 - 64).
Page 24: Menu Navigation
I Menu Navigation MENU Press to display the Main menu. Picture. (see page 33) (see page 26) Audio- (see page 28) Channel - (see page 30) (see page 42) PhOtOV iewer. (see page 46) About The About screen displays assorted information about the TV.
Page 25 Menu Navigation [ To select Other Adjust sub-menu] Press to select Other Adjust. Press to display the sub-menu. Press to select the sub-menu. Press to select or activate the sub-menu. To return to the previous screen MENU Press to return. To exit menus EXiT Press to return to normal picture.
Page 26: Picture
Menu Navigation Picture PlcMode Pic Mode Lets you choose the pre-set picture modes that best suits the program you are viewing. This feature also affects Color Temp setting (see page 27). Press to select Pic Mode. Press to select the picture mode. •...
Page 27 Menu Navigation • Color Temp (temperature) / Natural Color / Video NR / 3D YiC Filter Press to select the sub-menu. Press to adjust or activate the sub-menu. To increase or decrease Warm (red) and Cool (blue) colors to suit personal preferences. To increase the color reproduction range with natural color gradation and highly delicate hues.
Page 28: Audio
Menu Navigation Audio Bass / Treble / Balance / Normal Press to select the sub-menu. Press to adjust or activate the sub-menu. _111 Increase or decrease the bass response. Increase or decrease the treble response. Emphasize the left / right speaker volume. Reset Bass, Treble and Balance adjustments to factory default settings.
Page 29 Menu Navigation • BBE VIVA 3D / BBE BBE VIVA 3D BBE VIVA 3D provides a musically accurate natural 3D image with hi-fi sound. The clarity of the sound is improved by BBE while the width, depth and height of the sound image are expanded by BBE's proprietary 3D sound processing.
Page 30: Channel
Menu Navigation Channel Press to select the menu. Press to display the submenu. Favorite Allows you to create Favorite channel list from Antenna (A) or Antenna (B). • Surl Mode Press to select Surf Mode. Press to select Favorites orAII Channels. Press to enter your selection.
Page 31: Captions
Menu Navigation Captions To enter preset and manual labels to desired stations. Also to enter input label to video inputs. • Preset Labels To enter channel numbers for popular TV stations. Press to select Preset Labels. Press to enter the sub-menu field. Press to select RF input.
Page 32 Menu Navigation • Manual Labels To enter numbers and captions manually. Press to select Manual Labels. Press to enter the sub-menu field. Press to select RF input. Press to select Antenna (A) or Antenna (B). Press to enter your selection. Press to select Channel.
Page 33: Timer
Menu Navigation • Input Labels To label video input connections for on-screen display. Press to select Input Labels. Press to enter the sub-menu field. Press to select the video input. select the preset input label. • To delete input labels, press until no label is displayed, and then press OK button to enter your selection.
Page 34: Timer
Menu Navigation Timer Select timer to turn the TV on and off at selected times and on selected day. Press to select Timer. Press to enter the Timer sub-menu. • Day Press to select Day. to select appropriate day setting. •...
Page 35: Clock Set
Menu Navigation To return to the previous screen MENU Press to return. To activate Timer Select the channel and turn off the TV. Clock Set Press to select Clock Set. Press to enter the time field. Press to select the hour (AM or PM) or the minutes position.
Page 36: Setup
Menu Navigation Setup Press to select the menu. Press to display the sub-menu. Program • Input Setup Lets you specify the antenna mode (Cable only, Cable/Antenna or Antenna only). Press to select Input Setup. Press to enter the sub-menu field. Press to select the antenna mode.
Page 37: Auto Scan
Menu Navigation Auto Scan Automatically scans all available channels, Antenna (A) Analog, Antenna (A) Analog & Digital, Antenna (B) Analog and Antenna (B) Analog & Digital. Press to select Auto Scan. Press to enter the sub-menu field. Press to select the sub-menu. Press to start Auto Scan.
Page 38 Menu Navigation • Signal Meter (For digital channels only) Displays the signal strength of the ATSC digital channel in either Antenna (A) or Antenna (B). Press to select Signal Meter. Press to enter the sub-menu field. Press to select the channel. Press to display the Signal Strength.
Page 39: Closed Caption
Menu Navigation Closed Caption The television includes a builtqn decoder that is capable or providing a visual display of the audio portion. The program viewed must provide Closed Captioning (CO) for the television to display it. • CC Mode Activates Closed Captioning when the MUTE button is pressed. Press to select CC Mode.
Page 40 Menu Navigation • Digital The Digital Closed Caption menu lets you configure the way you choose to view the digital captioning. Press to select Digital. Press to enter the sub-menu field. Press to select the sub-menu. Press to select the setting. •...
Page 41: Other Adjust
Menu Navigation Other Adjust Press to select Other Adj. Press to display the sub-menu. Press to select the sub-menu. Press to enter the next field. Press to select or activate the sub-menu. • Auto Power On (Set or Off) Select Set to power up the TV at the same time as the cable box or other connected components. •...
Page 42: Lock
Menu Navigation Lock to select the menu. Press to display the sub-menu. Password Create a 4-digit password to enter the Lock menu. Enter a 4-digit password. Notes: • Use a code that is easy to remember and record it in a safe place. •...
Page 43: Channel Lock
Menu Navigation Channel Lock • RF Input Select either Antenna (A) or Antenna (B). Press to select RF Input. Press to select the setting. Press to enter your selection. • Channel Select up to four (4) channels to be blocked out. These channels will be blocked out regardless of the program rating. Press to select Channel.
Page 44 Menu Navigation U.S. TV PROGRAMS RATINGS CHART Not Rated. SEE CUSTOMER CAUTION on the next page. All children. The themes and elements in this program are specifically designed for a very young audience, including children from ages 2-6. Directed to older children. Themes and elements in this program may include mild physical or comedic violence, or may frighten children under the age of 7.
Page 45: How Long
Menu Navigation Long? The Lock settings remain for the selected duration. Press to select How Long? Press to select 12 hours, 24 hours, 48 hours or Always. Press to enter your selection. Note: When you select Always and you forget your secret code, the TV must be serviced by a qualified technician to clear the Lock setup.
Page 46: Photo Viewer Tm
I Photo Viewer Photo Viewer lets you display JPEG images recorded by digital camera on SD card or other types of memory card when it is inserted in the proper card slot. Compatible card type and card size Inserting removing a card SD card slot •...
Page 47 Photo Viewer Folders and Files • Photo Viewer l_t can only show still images recorded by a digital still camera with DCF and EXIF standard JPEG file. ,,DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) Unified standard established by Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association (JEITA). •...
Page 48: Thumbnail Mode
Photo Viewer Thumbnail Mode The thumbnail screen is the initial entry screen from the main menu. • When both SD card and PCMCIA card are inserted, the TV plays SD card. To play a PCMCIA card, select "PC" in "Card" (see page 50) after inserting the PCMCIA card.
Page 49: Photo Viewer Try1 S Etup Menu
Photo Viewer Photo Viewer Setup Menu This menu allows you to customize features in the Photo Viewer trY1 S etup Menu. While in the thumbnail mode or the single picture view mode (see page 48) Press to display the Setup Menu screen. Press to select the sub-menu.
Page 50: Rotate
Photo Viewer Rotate Allows you to rotate the image (see also page 48). Press to select Rotate. Press to select Left or Right. Press to activate the setting. Zoom (While in the single picture view mode only) Lets you select the magnification of the single picture display. Press to select Zoom.
Page 51: Photo Viewer _T Troubleshooting
Photo Viewer Pholo Viewer Troubleshooling Symptom Cause and remedy Page • Not compatible format. Must be formatted with FAT 12 or FAT 16. Cannot read the content of the card. • The extension is not "JPG". • The folders not under DCF standard. PC card cannot be ejected.
Page 52: Pip (Picture In Picture) Operation
I PIP (Picture in Picture) Operation This television includes a two4uner Picture In Picture (PIP) feature. This allows you to watch two (2) live broadcasts at the same time with or without an external video source such as a VCR, cable box, etc. Press to display the PIP frame.
Page 53 PIP (Picture in Picture) Operation To freeze the picture PIP frame FREEZE TV/VCR • Press again to cancel Freeze. Main Picture While PIP frame is not displayed FREEZE TV/VCR • Select PiP or Split (see page 27, Freeze) when freezing the Main picture. Note: •...
Page 54: Split Operation
I SPLIT Operation This feature lets you watch two different channels side by side with or without an external video source. SPUT Press to display the SPLIT frame. SPLIT frame Main picture (The previously selected screen appears.) Note: • Audio is from Main picture only. •...
Page 55 SPLIT Operation To freeze the picture SPLIT frame FREEZE TV/VCR • Press again to cancel Freeze. Main Picture While SPLIT frame is not displayed FREEZE TV/VCR • Select PIP or Split (see page 27, Freeze) when freezing the Main picture. Note: •...
Page 56: Aspect Controls
I Aspect Controls Lets you choose the aspect depending on the format of the received signal and your preference. Press to change the aspect mode. Note: The available aspect modes depend on the receiving signal. • 480i : 4:3, Full, Just or Zoom •...
Page 57: Pc Menu
I PC MENU Preparation: • Connect a PC to the TV (see page 18). • Select PC input mode (see page 20). MENU Press to display the PC MENU. Press to select the sub-menu. Press to display the sub-menu screen. Press to select the sub sub-menu.
Page 58 PC MENU PICTURE POSJSIZE _l_l_1_l_P_J_j_E_l_l_l_l_ll_{_ll_ll_:{_ll_ll:_ll_llll_lllll{lllll{lllll{lllll{llll ¸ Note: If a "Cue' or "Rew' signal from a VCR or may DVD player is received, the D H-POS picture position may shift up or down despite of the PICTURE POSJSIZE H-SIZE settings. V-POS [IS V-SIZE CLOCK P HASE •...
Page 59: Operating Peripheral Equipmentusing The Remote Control
Select the type of the component. • The selected button light and all others go out. Enter the 3-digit infrared code (see pages 6062). • Factory default setting : Panasonic • Press POWER to test the operation. Notes: • If the component does not operate with the Remote Control, repeat the procedure using another code.
Page 60: Infrared Code Index
Operating peripheral equipment using the remote control Infrared Code Index The remote control is capabte of operating many brands of peripheral equipment. Refer to page 59 for programming procedures. Notes: • The remote control memory is limited and therefore some models may not operate. The remote control is not designed to control all features available in all models.
Page 61 Operating peripheral equipment using the remote control Codes for DVD -I1_1||- _1r1|1- iiiiiSh_i Codes for CD -I1_1||- 208, 218, 220, 222 233,235 224,225,227 229,230 !i!!_i_i6_!_i_;!!ii_!ili!!!i:iii!!!!i_!iiii_iii!_ii!!i!!i!;i 224,225,227 231,237,238,247 219, 220, 221,223 210, 246 210, 246 240, 241,245 242,243 200, 201,211,245 212, 216, 218 229,232 224, 225, 227 240,241,245...
Page 62 Operating peripheral equipment using the remote control Codes for Receivers 103, 127, 130, 131 _as_i_ 118, 119, 121 125,126 134,135,136 105, 107 118, 119, 121 115, 123 103, 105, 127, 130, 131 103, 111,139 132,133 134, 137 100,108 111,112, 113 118, 119, 121 132, 133 101,102...
Page 63: Mode Operational Key Chart
Operating peripheral equipment using the remote control Mode Operational Key Chart This chart defines which keys that are operational after programming (if needed), while in the selected remote control mode, DTV, CABLE, DBS, VCR, DVD ...etc. POWER POWER POWER NAVIGATION UP/DOWN CABLE CHANNEL UP/DOWN DBS NAVIGATION UP/DOWN !!_i!;ii!ii_i_i!ii_i_!_i_?
Page 64 Operating peripheral equipment using the remote control aL%ll ILIA1 UWA! kvjLgJ I -'l_[O]l POWER POWER POWER POWER POWER POWER POWER RCVR MUTE TV INPUT SW TV INPUT SW RCVRINPUT_ REMOTE BUTTONS NAVIGATION NEXT/PREVIOUS NAVIGATION TUNER d- UP/DOWN TRACK UP/DOWN NAVIGATION RIGHT/LEFT VOLUME +/- RCVRVOLUME+,...
Page 65: Troubleshooting Chart
Troubleshooting Chart Before calling for service, determine the symptoms and follow suggested solutions. 13-14 • Adjust the antenna location and connection. Noisy Audio Snowy Video 13, 14 • Adjust the antenna location and connection. Multiple Image Noisy Audio • Check the antenna lead-in cable. 13, 14 •...
Page 66: Videoicomponent/Rgbipc/Hdmi Input Signals
TroubleshootingChart / VIDEO!COMPONENT!RGB!PC!HDMI input signals Plasma Display panel Symptoms Check Page Some parts of the screen • The plasma display panel is manufactured using an extremely high level of do not light up. precision technology, however, sometimes some parts of the screen may be missing picture elements or have luminous spots.
Page 67: Specifications
I Specifications AC 120 V , 5 0_60 Hz Maximum : 395 W Maximum : 445 W Maximum : 545 W Stand-by condition : 18 W Stand-by condition : 18 W Stand-by condition : 18 W Drive method: AC type 374nob, Drive method: AC type 42-inch, Drive method: AC type 504nch, 16 : 9 aspect ratio 16 : 9 aspect ratio...
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