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Panasonic TH-37PE40B Operating Instructions Manual

Digital progressive plasma television model no. th-37pe40b; th-37pe50b; th-42pe40b; th-42pe50b
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Digital Progressive Plasma Television
Please read these instructions before operating your set and retain them for future reference.
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The image shown is for illustration only.
Pedestal stand shown above is optional extra.
(U.K. Standard)

Operating Instructions

TH-37PE50B
Model No.
TH-42PE50B
TH-37PE40B
TH-42PE40B
TQB0E0168-3

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    IDTV Digital Progressive Plasma Television TH-37PE50B Model No. TH-42PE50B TH-37PE40B TH-42PE40B The image shown is for illustration only. Pedestal stand shown above is optional extra. (U.K. Standard) Please read these instructions before operating your set and retain them for future reference.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Examples of still pictures include logos, video games, computer images, teletext and images displayed in 4:3 mode. With no signal present, and without any user operation, the Panasonic screensaver will appear automatically after a few minutes to prevent image retention.

  • Page 3: Important Safety Notice

    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 removed and the plug cut off and disposed of safety.

  • Page 4: Safety Precautions

    • If 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.

  • Page 5: Maintenance

    If water or foreign objects get inside the Plasma TV, if the Plasma TV is dropped, or if the cabinet becomes damages, disconnect the power cord plug immediately. • A short circuit may occur, which could cause fire. Contact your local Panasonic dealer for any repairs that need to be made.

  • Page 6: Accessories

    Accessories Check that you have the accessories and items shown Operating Instructions Remote Control Transmitter Mains Lead Clamper (TMME206) × 2 (EUR7651080) (K2CT3DH00018) MODE IDTV Batteries for the Remote Pan European Guarantee Card 1 Year Guarantee Registration Control Transmitter (2 × R6 (UM3) size) Fitting remote control batteries “R6 (UM3)”...

  • Page 7: Ac Cord Connection

    AC cord connection How to fix: How to release: Clamp Fix by pushing in till a clicking Pull up while drawing the knob. sound is heard. Cable binding instructions For using the TY-ST42PA50W Attach the bands. Connect cables. Insert the spigot on the two bands into the Example of “connection cable routing”...

  • Page 8: Quick Start Guide

    Quick Start Guide Connection and setting up options Note: Please ensure that the unit is disconnected from the mains before attaching or disconnecting any leads. RF cable (Not supplied) Satellite Receiver COMPONENT AUDIO AUDIO VIDEO Scart cables AUDIO (Not supplied) VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO...
  • Page 9 Quick Start Guide Connect the mains plug to the wall socket. MODE Press the [ ]switch on the TV set to turn the set on. To switch the TV set to Standby mode, press button on the remote control. The TV set can be switched on by pressing button again if it was in Standby mode.
  • Page 10 Quick Start Guide Owner ID As an added feature, this TV has the option of adding a security code (Owner ID) and personal details into its memory, so that in the MODE unfortunate event of theft it will help the Police to trace the owner. Using the numeric buttons to enter required 4 digit Owner ID PIN NUMBER.

  • Page 11: Basic Controls: Front Panel And Remote Control

    Basic controls: front panel and remote control On / Off switch Used to store tuning in analogue mode. TV/AV button (see page 41) F (Function select) Press either button to change TV programme up or Press repeatedly to select from the available functions through the On Screen Display: down.

  • Page 12: Using The On Screen Displays

    Using the On Screen Displays Many features available on this TV can be accessed via the On Screen Display menu system. Use the remote control as shown below to access and adjust features as desired. The MENU button is used to open the main menus and MENU MODE also to return to the previous menu.

  • Page 13: Picture Menu

    Picture menu MENU Press the MENU button. MODE Move to Picture menu. Access Picture menu. Move to menu option. Adjust chosen option or access chosen menu. EXIT Press the EXIT button at any time to go back to watching TV. Viewing mode The Viewing mode menu allows you to select three Main menu...

  • Page 14: Sound Menu

    Sound menu Analogue Press the MODE button to select DVB or Analogue mode. MODE MODE MENU Press the MENU button. Move to Sound menu. Access Sound menu. Move to menu option. Adjust chosen option or access chosen menu. EXIT Press the EXIT button at any time to go back to watching TV. IDTV Bass Increase or decrease level to enhance or minimise...

  • Page 15: Setup Menu

    Setup menu Analogue Press the MODE button to select DVB or Analogue mode. MODE MODE MENU Press the MENU button. Move to Setup menu. Access Setup menu. Move to menu option. Adjust chosen option or access chosen menu. EXIT Press the EXIT button at any time to go back to watching TV. Q-Link Allows you to select which AV terminal is to be used Main menu...

  • Page 16: Tuning Menu - Overview

    Tuning menu – overview (Analogue mode) In Analogue mode MENU MODE Press the MENU button. Move to Setup menu. Access Setup menu. Move to Tuning Menu. Access Tuning Menu. Move to menu option. Adjust chosen option or access chosen menu. IDTV EXIT Press the EXIT button at any time to go back to watching TV.

  • Page 17: Tuning Menu - Programme Edit

    Tuning menu – Programme edit (Analogue mode) In Analogue mode MENU MODE Press the MENU button. Move to Setup menu. Access Setup menu. Move to Tuning Menu. Access Tuning Menu. Move to Programme edit. Access Programme edit. IDTV Move to choose programme position (e.g., Prog. 3). Make required change, e.g., moving a programme channel (see the relevant procedure below).

  • Page 18: Renaming A Programme Channel

    Tuning menu – Programme edit (Analogue mode) Renaming a programme channel Move to the Name column. Programme edit Prog. Chan. Name Lock CH44 Choose the new character. The box at the bottom of the CH51 CH41 screen shows the character currently selected. CH47 CH37 ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRST...

  • Page 19: Tuning Menu - Auto Setup

    Tuning menu – Auto setup (Analogue mode) Auto setup automatically retunes your TV. This feature is useful if, e.g., you move house and wish to retune your TV to receive the local stations. In Analogue mode MENU MODE Press the MENU button. Move to Setup menu.

  • Page 20: Tuning Menu - Manual Tuning

    Tuning menu – Manual tuning (Analogue mode) It is possible to retune individual programme positions: MODE In Analogue mode MENU Press the MENU button. Move to Setup menu. Access Setup menu. Move to Tuning Menu. Access Tuning Menu. Move to Manual tuning. IDTV Access Manual tuning.

  • Page 21: Owner Id

    Owner ID Owner ID allows you to enter a security code(Owner ID) and personal details into its memory, so that in the unfortunate event of theft it will help the police to trace the owner. If you wish to check the personal details already entered into the TV (except your PIN number), press the F button(Front panel) and hold for 6 seconds(initially the volume level function will appear, as you continue to hold down the F button it will disappear again, and the...

  • Page 22: Shipping Condition

    Shipping condition Shipping condition allows you to reset the TV to its original condition, i.e. no channels tuned in. This is useful, for example, if you move to a different area when you will probably want the TV to tune itself to your new local stations.

  • Page 23: Dvb Setup Menu - Overview

    DVB Setup Menu – overview (DVB mode) In DVB mode MENU MODE Press the MENU button. Move to Setup menu. Access Setup menu. Move to DVB Setup Menu. Access DVB Setup Menu. Move to menu option. Adjust chosen option or access chosen menu. IDTV EXIT Press the EXIT button at any time to go back to watching TV.

  • Page 24: Timer Programming Menu

    Timer programming menu (DVB mode) For an external recording device to record DVB programmes, the integrated DVB system must be active to provide the signal. The Timer programming menu allows you to choose programmes that you wish to record. At the correct time, the DVB system will switch on and tune to the correct station (even if the TV is in standby mode).
  • Page 25 Timer programming menu (DVB mode) Daily and Weekly Timer Programmes While in the Date field of the DVB Timer programming menu, you DVB Timer Programming Thu 05/08/04 18:50 can select various options to determine how often a recording Pos. Name Date Star t min.

  • Page 26: Profile Edit Menu

    Profile Edit menu (DVB mode) The Profile Edit menu allows you to select your favourite programme positions and display them as a list in the TV Guide or Information banner, to allow quick and easy access to the programs you watch most often. You can make the 4 kinds of the list.

  • Page 27: Child Lock Menu

    Child Lock menu (DVB mode) You may wish to lock a DVB programme channel to prevent access to it. Note: The data of the PIN number and locked channel will be erased by operating the Shipping condition. In DVB mode MENU MODE Press the MENU button.

  • Page 28: Dvb Tuning Menu

    DVB Tuning Menu (DVB mode) DVB Tuning Menu provides access to DVB Tuning features. In DVB mode MENU Press the MENU button. MODE Move to Setup menu. Access Setup menu. Move to DVB Setup Menu. Access DVB Setup Menu. Move to DVB Tuning Menu. Access DVB Tuning Menu.

  • Page 29: Dvb System Setup

    DVB System Setup (DVB mode) The DVB System Setup menu provides access to DVB specific options. In DVB mode MENU Press the MENU button. MODE Move to Setup menu. Access Setup menu. Move to DVB Setup Menu. Access DVB Setup Menu. Move to DVB System Setup.

  • Page 30: Common Interface Module Menu

    Common Interface Module menu (DVB mode) The Common Interface Module menu provides access to software contained on Common Interface (CI) Modules. These can be inserted in the “CI” slot located at the rear of the TV. IMPORTANT NOTES: • Switch off the TV using the front panel switch before inserting or removing a module. •...

  • Page 31: System Update Menu

    System Update menu (DVB mode) From time to time new versions of software will become available to enhance the performance and features of this TV. Auto Update Search in Standby (Overnight) During the night time, this TV will automatically search for any new available software being broadcast. If a new software version is found, the unit will automatically download and install this new version.

  • Page 32: Tv Guide - Electronic Programme Guide (Epg)

    TV Guide - Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) (DVB mode) The DVB TV Guide displays the current programmes being transmitted, and forthcoming programmes on each DVB channel, up to about one week ahead (If broadcasters transmit the programmes information). When you are using the TV for the first time or you have not used it for about one week, it takes thirty to forty minutes after turning the TV on to display the TV Guide fully.

  • Page 33: Information Banner

    Information banner In DVB mode MODE Information banner will appear when changing channel, or pressing the (Information) button. The banner gives the user information about the channel and programme currently being viewed. The banner will time out and dissapear from the screen after a set time period, this time period can be set in the DVB System Setup menu.

  • Page 34: Q-Link

    Q-Link Q-Link allows the television to communicate with a compatible VCR or DVD Recorder. For Q-Link communication to work, the TV must be connected to a recording device with the “Q-Link”, “NEXTVIEWLINK”, “DATA LOGIC”, “Easy Link”, “Megalogic” or “SMARTLINK” logo using a “fully wired” Scart cable between the AV2 / AV3 terminal of the television and the appropriate terminal on your VCR or DVD Recorder.

  • Page 35: Aspect Controls

    Aspect is fixed to 16:9. Panasonic Auto WIDE Panasonic Auto determines the best aspect ratio to use to fill your screen. It does this using a four step process to determine if the picture being viewed is a widescreen picture.

  • Page 36: Still

    Aspect Controls 16 : 9 16 : 9 16:9 will display a true 16:9 (anamorphic) picture with no aspect distortions. 16 : 9 14 : 9 14 : 9 14:9 will display a 14:9 picture at its standard 14:9 size without any stretching.

  • Page 37: Vcr / Dvd Operation

    VCR / DVD operation The Remote Control is capable of operating some functions of selected Panasonic VCRs and DVD (Digital Versatile Disc) equipment. Some VCR and DVD equipment have different functions, so to ensure compatibility please refer to the equipment’s instruction book or consult your dealer for details.

  • Page 38: Teletext Operation

    Teletext operation In Analogue mode • Teletext features may vary depending on the Broadcasting Companies and is only available if the channel selected is transmitting Teletext. • Pressing the MENU button whilst in Teletext operation will display the contrast function with a cyan bar, press the left and right cursor buttons to alter the setting as required.
  • Page 39 Teletext operation It is not possible to change the programme position when in News flash, Update or Sub Coded Page Access operation. Favourite Page (F.P.) Stores a favourite page in memory for instant recall. To store such a page, the TV must be in List mode, and the programme position must be from 1 - 25.
  • Page 40 Teletext operation Alternatively, if you know which sub page you require, press the MENU button (to display special functions) followed by the Blue button; T**** will be displayed where the page number is normally found. MENU Enter desired sub page number before the T**** disappears. Blue e.g., to select page 6 enter 0, 0, 0 and 6.

  • Page 41: Audio / Video Connections

    Audio / video connections It is possible to connect a variety of additional equipment to this TV. The following pages detail how to connect external equipment to the rear of the TV. Once your equipment is connected, use the following procedure to view the input: While viewing a TV channel TV/AV Press the TV/AV button.

  • Page 42: How To Connect The Audio Output Terminals

    Audio / video connections How to connect the Audio Output terminals Example: COMPONENT AUDIO AUDIO VIDEO AUDIO AUDIO Amplifier to Speaker System AUDIO VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO S-VIDEO S VIDEO How to connect the AV1 / 2 / 3 Scart terminals Example: COMPONENT AUDIO...

  • Page 43: Troubleshooting

    If there is a problem with your TV please refer to the table below to determine the symptoms, then carry out the suggested check. If this does not solve the problem, please contact your local Panasonic dealer, quoting the model number and serial number (both found on the rear of the TV).

  • Page 44: Dvb Troubleshooting

    DVB Troubleshooting Some problems will only occur when viewing DVB channels. Due to the different techniques involved in digital reception, DVB signal quality can be poor even if you appear to have a strong signal when viewing analogue programmes. The DVB system requires a good quality signal to provide the best picture. When viewing analogue pictures, interference such as signal reflection from nearby buildings or mountains causes ‘ghosting’, but still provides a viewable picture.

  • Page 45: Scart Terminal Information

    Scart terminal information AV1 Scart terminal (RGB, VIDEO) AV2 Scart terminal (VIDEO, S-VIDEO, Q-Link) Socket Earth Socket Earth CVBS in (video) CVBS in (video) CVBS out (video) CVBS out (video) RGB status earth Earth CVBS earth CVBS earth Status RGB Red in S.C.

  • Page 46: Specifications

    Specifications TH-37PE50B, TH-37PE40B TH-42PE50B, TH-42PE40B Power Source AC 220 - 240 V, 50 / 60 Hz Average use : 253 W Average use : 323 W Standby condition : Standby condition : Power Consumption 0.3 W (Without DVB Timer programmes) 0.3 W (Without DVB Timer programmes)
  • Page 47 • Visit our website for product information www.panasonic.co.uk • E-mail: customer.care@panasonic.co.uk Direct Sales at Panasonic UK • Order accessory and consumable items for your product with ease and confidence by phoning our Customer Care Centre Monday – Thursday 9:00am – 5:30pm, Friday 9:30am –...
  • Page 48 Trade Mark of the DVB Digital Video Broadcasting Project (1991 to 1996) TH-37PE50B Declaration of Conformity No 3397, 26th January 2005 TH-42PE50B Declaration of Conformity No 3396, 26th January 2005 TH-37PE40B Declaration of Conformity No 3535, 22nd April 2005 TH-42PE40B Declaration of Conformity No 3536, 22nd April 2005 Customer’ Record The model number and serial number of this product can be found on its rear panel.

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