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Please read these instructions before operating your set and retain them for future reference.
The images shown in this manual are for illustrative purposes only.
Please refer to Pan European Guarantee Card if you need to contact your local Panasonic dealer for assistance.
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Operating Instructions
Plasma Television
TH-37PV80EYA
Model No.
TH-42PV80EYA
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- Page 1 Please read these instructions before operating your set and retain them for future reference. The images shown in this manual are for illustrative purposes only. Please refer to Pan European Guarantee Card if you need to contact your local Panasonic dealer for assistance. English...
- Page 2 Turn your own living room into a movie theatre! Experience an amazing level of multi-...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
media excitement Contents Be Sure to Read • Safety Precautions ······································ 4 • (Warning / Caution) • Notes ··························································· 5 Enjoy rich multi-media Maintenance ··············································· 5 Quick Start Guide • Accessories / Options SD memory Card • ········· 6 Identifying Controls •... -
Page 4: Safety Precautions
If the mains plug contains a removable fuse cover, you must ensure that it is refi tted when the fuse is replaced. If you lose the fuse cover the mains plug must not be used until a replacement cover is obtained. A replacement fuse cover may be purchased from your local Panasonic dealer. Do not cut off the mains plug. -
Page 5: Notes
fi xtures may make the TV unstable, and wipe the surface clean with it. Finally, wipe the surface clean with risking injury. Be sure to ask your local a dry cloth. Panasonic dealer to perform setup. • Use approved pedestals / mounts Caution •... -
Page 6: Accessories / Options
Accessories / Options Standard accessories Check that you have the accessories and items shown Remote Control Batteries for the Clamper Mains Lead • Remote Control N2QAYB000241 p. 8 p. 11 • R6 (UM3) Operating Instructions Cleaning cloth Pedestal p. 7 Pan European Guarantee Card •... - Page 7 Do not use the pedestal if it becomes warped or physically damaged. • If you use the pedestal while it is physically damaged, personal injury may result. Contact your nearest Panasonic dealer immediately. During set-up, make sure that all screws are securely tightened. •...
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Page 8: Identifying Controls
Accessories / Options Using the clamper Rear of the TV • Do not bundle the RF cable and mains lead together (could cause distorted image). • Fix cables with clampers as necessary. • When using the optional accessory, follow the option’s assembly manual to fi... - Page 9 • Displays programme information Switches sound mute On or Off Programme Up / Down Volume Up / Down • Selects programme in sequence VCR / DVD Panasonic equipment operations (p. 19) DIRECT TV REC Normalize Direct TV Recording (p. 20) (p.
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Page 10: Basic Connection
Basic Connection External equipment and cables shown are not supplied with this TV. Please ensure that the unit is disconnected from the mains socket before attaching or disconnecting any leads. When disconnecting the mains lead, be absolutely sure to disconnect the mains plug at the socket outlet fi rst. Example 1 Example 2 Connecting aerial... - Page 11 Example 3 Connecting DVD Recorder / VCR and Set top box TV, DVD Recorder / VCR and Set top box Rear of the TV Aerial Push until both Make sure that side tabs click the mains lead is securely fi xed. •...
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Page 12: Auto Setup
Auto Setup Search and store TV programmes automatically. These steps are not necessary if the setup has been completed by your local dealer. Plug the TV into mains socket and switch On (Takes a few seconds to be displayed) • You can now use the remote control to turn On the TV or turn the TV to standby mode. - Page 13 Many features available on this TV can be accessed via the On Screen Display menu. ■ How to use remote control MENU Open the main menu Move the cursor / select the menu Move the cursor / adjust levels / select from a range of options Access the menu / store settings after adjustments have been made or options have been set RETURN...
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Page 14: Watching Tv
Watching TV Turn power on (Press for about 1 second) • INPUT Mains power On / Off switch should be On. (p. 8) MULTI WINDOW OPTION SD CARD ASPECT EXIT Information banner appears whenever you select a programme • 1 BBS For details p. - Page 15 ■ Other useful functions Display Information banner • Also appears when changing a programme Programme Event Example: 1 BBS CH05 Coronation Street Stereo Sound System Colour System Features available / Message meanings Display Stereo, Mono Information Audio mode Sound mute On banner 1 - 90 Off Timer remaining time...
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Page 16: Viewing Teletext
Viewing Teletext You can enjoy teletext broadcasting, including news, weather forecasts and subtitles, if this service is provided by the broadcasters. What is FLOF (FASTEXT) mode? In FLOF mode, four differently coloured subjects are situated at the bottom of the screen. To access more information about one of these subjects, press the appropriately coloured button. - Page 17 Stop automatic updating (If you wish to hold the current page without updating) HOLD ■ To resume Return to the main index page INDEX Call up a View a favourite page stored • favourite • Call up the page stored in “blue”. F.P.
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Page 18: Watching Videos And Dvds
Connect the external equipment (VCRs, DVD equipment, etc.) and you can watch the input. To connect the equipment p. 10 and p. 11 The Remote Control is capable of operating some functions of selected Panasonic external equipment. Turn the TV on ■... - Page 19 Panasonic equipment connected to the TV can be directly operated with the remote control. ∗ VCR / DVD switch Select VCR to operate Panasonic VCR or DVD equipment Select DVD to operate Panasonic DVD equipment or Player home theatre Standby...
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Page 20: How To Use Menu Functions
How to Use Menu Functions Various menus allow you to make settings for the picture, sound, and other functions. Display the menu • MENU Displays the functions that can be set INPUT (varies according to the input signal) OPTION SD CARD Select the menu EXIT access... - Page 21 ■ Overview Main Menu VIERA Link VIERA Link Menu Pause Live TV Access The menu of the accessed Direct TV Rec Start Picture VIERA Link Control Recorder equipment Speaker Selection Home Cinema Sound (p. 37) Setup Picture Menu Viewing Mode Dynamic Contrast Brightness...
- Page 22 How to Use Menu Functions ■ Menu list Menu Item Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives) Pause Live TV Controls the connected equipment with VIERA Link function, and enables various Direct TV Rec convenient recording, playback, etc. (p. 37 - 39) • You can also access VIERA Link Menu directly using the VIERA Link button on the VIERA Link Control remote control.
- Page 23 ■ Menu list Menu Item Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives) Selects optional colour system based on video signals in AV mode AV Colour System (Auto / PAL / SECAM / M.NTSC / NTSC) Service List Edit Skips the unwanted programmes or edits programmes (p. 25) VIERA Link Sets to use VIERA Link functions (Off / On) (p.
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Page 24: Editing Programmes
Editing Programmes You can skip unwanted programmes or edit programmes. Display the menu MENU INPUT OPTION SD CARD EXIT Select “Setup” access Main Menu VIERA Link RETURN Picture Sound select Setup Select “Service List Edit” access Setup Menu Service List Edit Access Link Settings Child Lock... - Page 25 You can hide unwanted services. The deleted services cannot be displayed except in this function. Use this function to skip unwanted programmes. Select a service and add / delete add / delete Service List Editor BBC1 ***** :add ***** select :delete (skip) •...
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Page 26: Tuning Programmes
Tuning Programmes You can retune all the TV programmes when moving house or search for new services which may have recently started broadcasting. Display the menu MENU INPUT OPTION SD CARD EXIT Select “Setup” access Main Menu VIERA Link RETURN Picture select Sound... - Page 27 Automatically retune all programmes received in the area. • If a Child Lock PIN number (p. 28) has been set, it must be entered. Start Auto Setup Settings are made automatically Auto Setup Auto Setup Scan 99 21 All tuning data will be erased This will take about 3 minutes.
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Page 28: Control Programme Audience
Control Programme Audience You can lock specifi c programmes / AV input terminals and control who watches them. (When the locked programme / input is selected, a message appears; by entering the PIN number, you can watch it.) Display the menu INPUT MENU OPTION SD CARD... -
Page 29: Restore Settings
Restore Settings Resets the TV to its original condition, i.e. no programmes tuned in. All settings (programmes, picture, sound quality, etc.) are reset. Display the menu INPUT MENU OPTION SD CARD EXIT Select “Setup” RETURN access Main Menu VIERA Link Picture Sound select... -
Page 30: Input Labels
Input Labels For easier identifi cation and selection of the input mode, you can label each input terminals or skip • terminal that is not connected to any equipment. To select the input mode p. 18 Display the menu MENU INPUT OPTION SD CARD EXIT... -
Page 31: Displaying Pc Screen On Tv
Displaying PC Screen on TV The screen of the PC connected to the TV can be displayed on the TV. You can also listen to PC sound with the audio cable connected. • To connect PC p. 40 Select the external input INPUT OPTION SD CARD EXIT... -
Page 32: Viewing From Sd Card (Photos)
Viewing from SD Card Still images recorded by digital cameras will be displayed. Insert the SD Card • Warning message for output signal is displayed. Enter SD mode (Photo View Mode) • All photos in SD Card are displayed by thumbnail. INPUT OPTION SD CARD Select the photo to be viewed... - Page 33 Electrical interference, static electricity, or erroneous operation may damage the data or card. • Back up the recorded data at regular intervals in case of deteriorated or damaged data or erratic operation of the TV. (Panasonic is not liable for any deterioration or damage of recorded data.) On screen messages Message Meaning / Action •...
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Page 34: Link Functions
Q-Link function Non-HDMI-compliant cables cannot be • utilized. Connect the DVD Recorder / VCR supporting Q-Link to the Recommended Panasonic’s HDMI cable TV’s AV1 or AV2 terminal via a fully wired SCART cable. part number: ■ • RP-CDHG10 (1.0 m) VIERA Link •... - Page 35 Q-Link ■ Preparations • Connect the DVD Recorder / VCR with the following logos: • “Q-Link”, “NEXTVIEWLINK”, “DATA LOGIC”, “Easy Link”, “Megalogic” or “SMARTLINK” • Q-Link connection p. 34 • Set up the DVD Recorder / VCR. Read the manual of the equipment. •...
- Page 36 ” ∗ VIERA Link “ Control ∗ Enjoy additional HDMI Inter-Operability with Panasonic products which have “HDAVI Control” function. This TV supports “HDAVI Control 3” function. Connections to the equipment (DIGA Recorder, HD Video Camera, Player theatre, Amplifier, etc.) with HDMI and SCART cables allow you to interface them automatically.
- Page 37 ■ Features available (Using VIERA Link Menu) You can pause the live TV programme and resume later. • This function is available with DIGA Recorder which has HDD and “HDAVI Control 3” function. • Connect DIGA Recorder with both HDMI and SCART cables to use this function. •...
- Page 38 Link Functions Q-Link VIERA Link ■ Features available (Using VIERA Link Menu) You can control some functions of the connected equipment with this TV remote control (point the remote control at the TV’s signal receiver). • This function is available with the equipment which has “HDAVI Control 2” or “HDAVI Control 3”...
- Page 39 • About HDMI cable for connecting Panasonic HD Video Camera, read the manual of the equipment. • If more than one equipment of the same type are connected to the TV by HDMI cables, for example two DIGA Recorders to HDMI1 and HDMI2, VIERA Link will only be available for the lower terminal number, in this case •...
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Page 40: External Equipment
External Equipment These diagrams show our recommendations for how to connect the TV to your various equipment. For other connections, consult the instructions for each piece of equipment, the table below, and the specifi cations (p. 47). Camcorder / Game equipment To listen with speakers (VIDEO) (S-VIDEO) - Page 41 HDMI equipment “HDMI connection” (p. 42) Recorder Fully wired HDMI Conversion adapter Computer compliant cable cable (if necessary) (Listening) (Viewing) HDMI 1 HDMI 2 AV 1 AV 2 To record / VIDEO VIDEO S VIDEO playback HDMI 3 COMPONENT AUDIO AUDIO DVD Recorder / RCA cable...
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Page 42: Technical Information
Technical Information Auto Aspect The optimum size and aspect can be chosen, and you can enjoy fi ner images. (p. 15) ■ Auto Auto aspect determines the best aspect ratio to use to fi ll your screen. It does this using a four step process to determine if the picture being viewed is a widescreen picture. - Page 43 If miniSD Card is used, insert / remove it together with the adapter. Check the latest information on the card type at the following website. (English only) http://panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/cs/ ∗ DCF (Design rule for camera file system): Unified standard established by Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association (JEITA).
- Page 44 When using PC, set the colour display quality of PC to the highest position. • For details of the applicable PC signals, see below. • Max. display resolution Model No. TH-37PV80EYA TH-42PV80EYA Aspect 768 × 720 pixels 768 × 768 pixels 16:9 1,024 ×...
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Page 45: Faqs
FAQs Before requesting service or assistance, please follow these simple guides to resolve the problem. If the problem still persists, please contact your local Panasonic dealer for assistance. White spots or shadow images (noise) • Check the position, direction, and connection of the aerial. - Page 46 FAQs Problem Actions • Set “P-NR” in the Picture Menu (to remove noise). (p. 22) • Chaotic image, noisy Check nearby electrical products (car, motorcycle, fl uorescent lamp). • Is “Colour” or “Contrast” in the Picture Menu set to the minimum? No image can be (p.
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Page 47: Specifi Cations
Specifi cations TH-37PV80EYA TH-42PV80EYA Power Source AC 220-240 V, 50 / 60 Hz Average use 235 W 255 W Standby condition 0.7 W Aspect Ratio 16:9 94 cm (diagonal) 106 cm (diagonal) Visible screen size 819 mm (W) × 457 mm (H) 922 mm (W) ×... -
Page 48: Licence
• Or go on line through our Internet Accessory ordering application at www.panasonic.co.uk. • Most major credit and debit cards accepted. • All enquiries transactions and distribution facilities are provided directly by Panasonic UK Ltd. • It couldn’t be simpler! •...