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Panasonic TH-37PV500B Operating Instructions Manual

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Digital High Defi nition Plasma Television
Please read these instructions before operating your set and retain them for future reference.
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Operating Instructions

TH-37PV500B
Model No.
TH-42PV500B
TH-50PV500B
TQB0E0170-1

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    IDTV Operating Instructions Digital High Defi nition Plasma Television TH-37PV500B Model No. TH-42PV500B TH-50PV500B 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

    4:3 mode. After-images appear With no signal present, and without any user operation, the Panasonic screensaver will appear automatically after a few minutes to prevent image retention. During DVB teletext, radio service or menu display, the level of the contrast will decrease...

  • 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 fi tted 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 fi re 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 fi re. 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 Mains Lead Pan European Transmitter (K2CT3DH00018) Guarantee Card (N2QAKB000059) 1 Year Guarantee Registration IDTV Batteries for the Re mote Ferrite core Ferrite core Clamper Control Transmitter J0KF00000018 ×...

  • Page 7: Cable Binding Instructions

    Cable binding instructions Cable cover Mains Lead Removal 1. Push down hooks and pull the Clamper cover slightly towards yourself to disengage the claws (at 2 points). Open Close Clamp 2. Slowly pull out in the downward direction. How to fi x: Fitting Fix by pushing in till a clicking sound...

  • Page 8: Quick Start Guide

    Quick Start Guide Connection and setting up options Note: Please ensure that the unit is disconnected from the mains RF cable before attaching or disconnecting any leads. (Not supplied) Satellite Receiver COMPONENT AUDIO AUDIO VIDEO Scart cables (Not supplied) AUDIO VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO...
  • Page 9 Quick Start Guide Connect the mains plug to the wall sock et. Press the [ ] switch on the TV set to turn the set on. To switch the TV set to Standby mode, press the button on the remote control. The TV set can be switched on by pressing the button again if it was in Stand by 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 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 Headphones jack AV3 terminals PC CARD slot (see page 52) (see page 52) (see page 40) TV/AV button PC CARD EJECT button (see page 52) (see page 40) On / Off switch SD CARD slot Press either button to change TV programme up or 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. MENU The MENU button is used to open the main menus and also to return to the previous menu.

  • Page 13: Picture Menu

    Picture menu MENU Press the MENU button. 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. IDTV Viewing mode The Viewing mode menu allows you to select four different Main menu...

  • Page 14: Sound Menu

    Sound menu Press the MODE button to select DVB or Analogue mode. Analogue MODE MENU Press the MENU button. Move to Sound menu. Access Sound 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. Bass Increase or decrease level to enhance or minimise lower, Main menu...

  • Page 15: Setup Menu

    Setup menu Press the MODE button to select DVB or Analogue mode. Analogue MODE MENU Press the MENU button. Move to Setup menu. Access 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. Q-Link Allows you to select which AV terminal is to be used for data Main menu...

  • Page 16: Tuning Menu - Overview

    Tuning Menu – overview (Analogue 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 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 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 screen shows CH51 CH41 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 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: 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. 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 Owner ID information...

  • 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 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) Timer recording On / Off After setting the DVB Timer Programming, press the TIMER button TIMER to switch Timer recording On. Confi rm the DVB indicator lights(Orange). If not, a timer recording is not available. Press the TIMER button again to be On. If there are no programme settings, you cannot switch by pressing the TIMER button.

  • Page 26: Profi Le Edit Menu

    Profi le Edit menu (DVB mode) The Profi le 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 programmes 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 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. 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 specifi c options. In DVB mode MENU Press the MENU button. 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 fi rst 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 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 disappear 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 / AV4 terminal of the television and the appropriate terminal on your VCR or DVD Recorder.

  • Page 35: Aspect Controls

    When Frame size in Viewing setup is Normal, you can select only 16:9 and 4:3. Panasonic Auto WIDE Panasonic Auto determines the best aspect ra tio 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 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: Multi Window

    Multi window Press the MULTI WINDOW button. Whilst the on screen selector keys are MULTIWINDOW displayed, use the Red or Green buttons to move between the Picture in picture, Picture out of picture and Picture and picture features. The on screen selector keys that appear for the features clear after a few seconds.

  • Page 38: Pc Mode

    PC mode When you switch to PC input, the menu will be changed. About the PC connection, see page 55. TV/AV Press the TV/AV button. Whilst the on screen selector keys are displayed, press the Blue button to move to the next page, and then press the Yellow button to access PC mode.
  • Page 39 PC mode Setup menu In PC mode Main menu MENU Press the MENU button. P i c t u r e menu Move to Setup menu. Sound menu Setup menu Access Setup menu. Setup menu Move to menu option. Access PC setup Volume correction Side panel...

  • Page 40: Card Operations

    Suitable SD Memory Cards Push the center Please confi rm the latest information on the following of the card. website. http://panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/cs PC CARD slot (This site is in English only) Turn the TV off before inserting or removing a PC card.
  • Page 41 ∗ DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) Unifi ed standard established by Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association (JEITA). • MPEG4 view can only show moving pictures recorded by this unit, Panasonic DVD recorder DIGA or mobile camera D-snap.
  • Page 42 Card operations SD Record The TV channels and AV1 input signals (PAL) can be recorded on the SD card. Setup Rec mode and Rec time in Setup menu before recording. See page 46. Select the channel you want to record. Insert the SD card into the card slot.

  • Page 43: Basic Operation

    Card operations Basic operation To enter Card operations mode Press the SD button. To return to the SD card menu EXIT Press the EXIT button. To exit Card operation SD card During the SD card menu is displayed, press the SD button to return to normal picture.
  • Page 44 Card operations During the playback When the operation guide is not displayed, press the button to display it. During the operation guide is displayed ) Press to pause. ) Press to playback. ) Press to skip the picture. Press and hold to Rew/FF. ) Press to stop.
  • Page 45 Card operations Photo view The still images recorded by the digital camera will be displayed. This function supports both SD cards and PC cards. Press the SD button. SD card Move to Photo view. MPEG4 view Photo view Access Photo view. The thumbnail screen is displayed.
  • Page 46 Card operations Setup Press the SD button. SD card MPEG4 view Move to Setup. Photo view Access Setup. Setup Move to menu option. Memory left Adjust chosen option or access chosen menu. Setup Rec mode Economy Rec time No setting Card format Access Rec mode (Extra fi...
  • Page 47 Card operations Error messages Is SD Card in? Insert a card. SD Card is locked Unlock the SD card. Please unlock to operate This fi le is locked Unlock the fi le in the card. Please unlock to operate The card must be formatted with FAT 12 or FAT 16. This type of format is not supported Still image must be with DCF and EXIF standard JPEG fi...

  • Page 48: 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 49: 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 50 Teletext operation It is not possible to change the programme position when in News fl ash, 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 51 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. Enter desired sub page number before the T**** disappears. e.g., to select page 6 enter 0, 0, 0 and 6.

  • Page 52: Connections

    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 front and rear of the TV. Once your equipment is connected, use the following procedure to view the input: TV/AV Press the TV/AV button.

  • Page 53: How To Connect The Audio Output Terminals

    Connections How to connect the Audio Output terminals Example: COMPONENT AUDIO AUDIO VIDEO AUDIO AUDIO AUDIO Amplifi er to Speaker System VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO S VIDEO S VIDEO How to connect the AV1 / 2 / 4 Scart terminals Example: COMPONENT AUDIO AUDIO...

  • Page 54: How To Connect The Hdmi Input Terminal

    Connections How to connect the HDMI Input terminal HDMI (High Defi nition Multi media Interface) is the fi rst all-digital consumer electronics A/V interface that supports uncompressed standard. The HDMI terminal supports both video and audio information. ∗ An HDMI-compliant device , such as a Set Top Box or DVD player with HDMI or DVI output terminal can be connected to the HDMI input terminal.

  • Page 55: How To Connect The Pc Input Terminal

    • The display resolution is a maximum of 768 × 720 dots (TH-37PV500B), 768 × 768 dots (TH-42PV500B), 1,024 × 768 dots (TH-50PV500B) when the aspect mode is set to “4:3”, and 1,024 × 720 dots (TH-37PV500B), 1,024 × 768 dots (TH-42PV500B), 1,366 × 768 dots (TH-50PV500B) when the aspect mode is set to “16:9”. If the display resolution exceeds these maximums, it may not be possible to show fi...

  • Page 56: 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 57: 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 refl...

  • Page 58: Scart And S-Video Terminal Information

    Scart and S-video 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 59: Specifi Cations

    Specifi cations TH-37PV500B TH-42PV500B TH-50PV500B Power Source AC 220-240 V, 50 / 60 Hz Power Consumption Average use : 290 W Average use : 350 W Average use : 470 W Standby condition : Standby condition : Standby condition : 0.3 W (Without DVB recording)
  • Page 60 • 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 –...

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