Panasonic Viera TH-37PX7B Operating Instructions Manual

Panasonic Viera TH-37PX7B Operating Instructions Manual

Plasma television model no. th-37px7b; th-42px7b; th-50px7b
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(private households)
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electronic products should not be mixed with general household waste.
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The model number and serial number of this product may 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
7
Serial Number
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Please read these instructions before operating your set and retain them for future reference.
English

Operating Instructions

Plasma Television
TH-37PX7B
Model No.
TH-42PX7B
TH-50PX7B
INPUT
GUIDE
EXIT
OK
MENU
RETURN
ASPECT
OPTION DIRECT TV REC
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
0
VCR
TEXT STTL INDEX HOLD
REC
VCR
DVD
PROGRAMME
TV
The images shown in this manual are for illustrative purposes only.

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    Information on Disposal for Users of Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment (private households) This symbol on the products and/or accompanying documents means that used electrical and electronic products should not be mixed with general household waste. Operating Instructions For proper treatment, recovery and recycling, please take these products to designated collection points, where they will be accepted on a free of charge basis.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    • Notes ··························································· 5 Control DVD recorder / VCR via TV with Q-Link connection Maintenance ··············································· 5 (p. 40) Create home theatre and Panasonic equipment link-ups with Quick Start Guide “VIERA Link” without complicated settings! (p. 42) Accessories / Options ·········...
  • Page 3: Safety Precautions

    • Use care not to subject the surface to insect repellent, solvent, A replacement fuse cover may be purchased from your local Panasonic Dealer. Do not place the TV thinner, or other volatile substances If the fitted moulded mains plug is unsuitable for the socket outlet in your home, then the fuse shall be (this may degrade surface quality).
  • Page 4: Accessories / Options

    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. Operating Instructions Pedestal (ST-42H2-WK / ST-50H2-WK) •...
  • Page 5: Identifying Controls

    Attaching the pedestal Identifying Controls If required, additional fixings are supplied for securing the TV to a wall and table. Power LED • Standby: red Band (2) Screw (2) Wood screw (2) Clamp (2) On: green When using the remote control, indicates the TV has received a command. Mains power On / Off switch Nominal diameter 4 mm ×...
  • Page 6: 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 first. Example 1 Example 2 Example 3...
  • Page 7: Auto Setup

    Auto Setup Search and store TV channels 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 Many features available on this TV can be accessed via the On Screen Display (Takes a few seconds to be displayed) menu.
  • Page 8: Watching Tv

    Watching TV ■ Turn power on Other useful functions (Operate after (Press for about 1 second) HOLD Hold Freeze / unfreeze picture Mains power On / Off switch should be On. Display / hide subtitles (if available) Display • STTL To change the language for DVB subtitles INPUT...
  • Page 9: Using Tv Guide

    Using TV Guide ■ Other useful functions (Operate after viewing TV Guide) TV Guide―Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) provides an on-screen listing of programmes currently broadcast and future broadcasts over the next seven days (depending on the broadcaster). Analogue broadcasts will be listed after DVB broadcasts. “D” means DVB channel and “A” means Select the channel Select “View”...
  • Page 10: Watching Vcr, Dvd And Satellites

    Connect the Satellite receiver and you can watch satellite broadcasts. Terminal Component HDMI To connect the equipment (p. 10 and p. 11) The Remote Control is capable of operating some functions of selected Panasonic external equipment. Manual input default setting AV2-S-Video Component...
  • Page 11: Viewing Teletext

    Viewing Teletext You can enjoy news, weather forecasts and subtitles, etc. (depending on the broadcaster) DVB (digital broadcasting) mode Analogue mode DVB teletext services What is FASTEXT mode (default)? In FASTEXT mode, four differently coloured subjects are situated at the bottom of the screen. To access more DVB teletext services differ greatly from analogue teletext.
  • Page 12: How To Use Menu Functions

    Viewing Teletext How to Use Menu Functions ■ Using Analogue teletext (Continued) Various menus allow you to make settings for the picture, sound, and other functions. If you wish to hold the current page without updating Display the menu Stop automatic updating •...
  • Page 13 Menu Item Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives) Menu DVB Timer Records future programmes (p. 38) Controls the connected Panasonic equipment VIERA Link Control Programming “Access and control the connected equipment by VIERA remote control” (p. 43) “Speaker control” (p. 43) •...
  • Page 14 How to Use Menu Functions ■ Overview DVB Timer Programming Wed 05/08/04 18:50 • How to operate (p. 23) Pos. Name D at e S tart mi n. B BC 1 6/8 FR 1 8 : 0 0 2 0 : 0 0 ITV1 7/8 SA 2 1 : 3 0...
  • Page 15: Dvb Settings (Dvb)

    DVB Settings (DVB mode) DVB Settings provide access to various advanced features. The Common Interface Module menu provides access to software contained on Common If in Analogue mode Interface (CI) Modules. Select DVB This TV receiver works only Pay TV modules complying with CI standard. Caution •...
  • Page 16: (Pay-Tv, Software Update) Editing Channels

    Editing Channels You can make your favourite channel lists, skip unwanted channels and control channel audience. Create your favourite channel list (Profile) from various broadcasters (up to 4: Profile 1 to 4). The list is added to “Category” in TV Guide (p. 16) and information banner (p. 15) and then Select DVB or Analogue easily accessed.
  • Page 17: Tuning Channels

    Tuning Channels • Edit the analogue programme position settings To change channel number “Analogue Manual Tuning” You can re-tune all TV channels when moving house or search for new services which may have recently Select the channel to edit started broadcasting. Analogue Programme Edit Prog.
  • Page 18: Restore Settings

    Restore Settings Owner ID Resets the TV to its original condition, i.e. no channels tuned in. Entry of the security code (PIN number) and “personal information” (your name, address and post code). All settings other than “Owner ID” (channels, picture, sound quality, etc.) are reset. In the unfortunate event of theft it will help the Police to determine the owner.
  • Page 19: Input Labels

    Input Labels For easier identification and selection of the input mode, you can label each input terminals or skip terminal that is not connected to any equipment. You can name each input terminals freely. (To select the input mode p. 18) Display the menu Select “User input”...
  • Page 20: Recording Controls (Dvb)

    Recording Controls (DVB mode) Timer Programming from Menu Start making Repeat the operations as below, The Timer programming menu allows you to choose programmes that you wish to record. At the correct time, the DVB the settings and set items in the order of system will switch on and tune to the correct station (even if the TV is in Standby mode).
  • Page 21: Q-Link Functions

    ■ channels. Summary of Control functions Connecting with an HDMI cable to Panasonic equipment with VIERA Link function, you can control the equipment (p. 42). You can use VIERA Link and Q-Link functions together. ■ To change DVB channel, stop recording...
  • Page 22: Hdmi Functions

    ASPECT OPTION DIRECT TV REC Main Menu When TV is set to Standby mode, the connected Panasonic equipment is also automatically set to Standby. Power off • VIERA Link This function will work even if the TV enters standby mode automatically by Off Timer...
  • Page 23: (Hdmi Terminal / Viera Link) External Equipment

    For other connections, consult the instructions for each piece of equipment, the table below, and the SCART cable specifications (p. 51). SCART cable SCART cable This slot is for services by the Panasonic dealer. Fully wired HDMI compliant cable HDMI equipment Fully wired HDMI DVD Recorder compliant cable...
  • Page 24: Technical Information

    The above signals are reformatted for optimal viewing on your display. “HDAVI Control 2” is the newest standard (current as of February, 2007) for Panasonic’s HDAVI Control compatible equipment. This standard is compatible with Panasonic’s conventional HDAVI equipment.
  • Page 25: Faqs

    FAQs Before requesting service or assistance, please follow these simple guides to resolve the problem. Problem Actions If problem still persists, please contact your local Panasonic dealer or Panasonic Customer Care Centre for assistance. For details (p. 52) • •...
  • Page 26: Specifications

    • Please check aerial or local Please follow the message. DVB service availability. If it is still failed, consult your local Panasonic dealer. Press OK to start Auto Setup • Please check settings and connections on HDMI devices. Communication error in VIERA Link function (p. 42).

This manual is also suitable for:

Viera th-42px7bViera th-50px7b

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