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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.
English
Operating Instructions
Plasma Television
TH-37PX8E
Model No.
TH-42PX8E
TH-50PX8E
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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 • Any functions related to DVB (Digital Video Broadcasting) will work in areas where DVB-T (MPEG2) digital terrestrial broadcasting are received. Consult your local Panasonic dealer with coverage areas. • DVB functions may not be available in some countries. •...
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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 ········· 6 • Identifying Controls ·············· 8 •... -
Page 4: Safety Precautions
TV unstable, risking injury. Be sure to ask • your local Panasonic dealer to perform setup. Avoid exposing the TV to direct sunlight and other • Use approved pedestals / mounts (p. 6). -
Page 5: Notes
Notes Caution Do not display a still picture for a long time This causes the image to remain on the plasma When cleaning the TV, remove the screen (“image retention”). mains plug This is not considered a malfunction and is not •... -
Page 6: Accessories / Options
Pan European Guarantee Card (TH-37PX8E, TH-42PX8E) • TBLX0058 (TH-50PX8E) p. 7 • This product contains possibly dangerous parts (such as plastic bags), that can be breathed in or swallowed by young children accidentally. Keep these parts out of reach of young children. -
Page 7: Securing The Tv
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. •... -
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 Freeze / unfreeze picture (p. 14) • Holds the current teletext page (teletext mode) (p. 19) Subtitles (p. 14) • PROGRAMME Displays subtitles Index (p. 19) • Returns to the teletext index page VCR / DVD Panasonic equipment (teletext mode) operations (p. 21)
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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) • Mains power On / Off switch should be On. (p. 8) INPUT Select DVB (Digital Video Broadcasting) or GUIDE EXIT Analogue mode • Also possible to select the mode using the TV button on the front panel of the TV. - Page 15 Other useful functions Display Information banner • Also appears when changing a programme Programme type Event Programme (if it is Radio or Data service) Current time Category Example: 1 ZDF Radio 23:35 Profile 1 Change category Coronation Street 20 : 00 ~ 20 : 55 For info press Encrypted DVB: Event Start / Finish time...
- Page 16 Watching TV Other useful functions ASPECT Aspect selection Change the aspect ratio Auto 16:9 14:9 Just Enjoy viewing the picture at its optimum size and aspect. 4:3 Full Zoom1 Zoom2 Zoom3 Display Aspect While the list is displayed, Select EXIT Change Selection list select the mode...
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Page 17: Using Programme Guide
Using Programme Guide Using Programme Guide enables you to select programme easily, view event informations, etc. Programme Guide Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) provides an on-screen listing of the programmes currently broadcast and the future broadcasts over the next seven days (depending on the broadcasters). -
Page 18: 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 19 Stop automatic updating (If you wish to hold the current page without updating) HOLD HOLD HOLD To resume Return to the main index page INDEX INDEX Call up a View a favourite page stored • favourite Call up the page stored in “blue”. STTL •...
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Page 20: Watching Videos And Dvds
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 When connecting with SCART as example 2 or 3 (p. 10 and p. 11) Receives input signals automatically when playback starts •... - Page 21 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 Set to Standby mode / Turn on...
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Page 22: 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 (varies according to the input signal) INPUT GUIDE EXIT Select the menu access Main Menu... -
Page 23: Viera Link
Overview Main Menu VIERA Link VIERA Link Menu Pause Live TV Access Direct TV Rec Start The menu of the accessed Picture VIERA Link Control Recorder equipment Speaker Selection Home Cinema Sound (p. 39) Setup Picture Menu Viewing Mode Dynamic Contrast Brightness Colour... -
Page 24: Menu List
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. 39 - 41) • You can also access VIERA Link Menu directly using the VIERA Link button on the VIERA Link Control remote control. - Page 25 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) DVB Profi le Edit Creates list of favourite programmes (p. 29) DVB Service List Skips the unwanted DVB programmes (p.
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Page 26: Dvb Settings (Dvb)
DVB Settings (DVB mode) DVB Settings provide access to various advanced features. If in Analogue mode Select DVB Display the menu INPUT MENU GUIDE EXIT MENU RETURN Select “Setup” ASPECT OPTION DIRECT TV REC access Main Menu VIERA Link Picture select Sound Setup... - Page 27 The Common Interface Module menu provides access to software contained on Common Interface (CI) Modules. This TV receiver works only Pay TV modules complying with CI standard. Caution • Turn Off Mains power On / Off switch CI slot whenever inserting or removing the CI Insert or module.
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Page 28: Editing Programmes
Editing Programmes You can make your favourite programme lists and skip unwanted programmes, etc. Select DVB or Analogue • “DVB Profi le Edit” and “DVB Service List” are available in DVB mode only. • “Analogue Service List” is available in Analogue mode only. Display the menu INPUT MENU... - Page 29 Create your favourite programme list (Profi le) from various broadcasters (up to 4: Profi le 1 to 4). The list is added to “Category” in Programme Guide (p. 17) and information banner (p. 15) and then easily accessed. Select a programme and add it to the list Profile Editor Wed 12/05/04 10:46 green...
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Page 30: 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. Select DVB or Analogue • “DVB Manual Tuning”, “Add New DVB Services”, “New Service Message” and “DVB Signal Condition” are available in DVB mode only. - Page 31 Automatically retune all DVB or Analogue programmes received in the area. • Only DVB programmes are retuned in DVB mode. • Only Analogue programmes are retuned in Analogue mode. • If a Child Lock PIN number (p. 32) has been set, it must be entered. Start Auto Setup Settings are made automatically Set all DVB...
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Page 32: 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 MENU INPUT GUIDE... -
Page 33: 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 MENU INPUT GUIDE EXIT MENU RETURN Select “Setup” access Main Menu VIERA Link ASPECT OPTION DIRECT TV REC Picture select... -
Page 34: 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. 20 Display the menu MENU INPUT GUIDE EXIT... - Page 35 User input You can name each input terminals freely. Select “User input” Set characters Store select User input RETURN Name select A B C D E F G H J K L M N O P Q R S T access U V W X Y Z 0 1 2 3 4 5 6...
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Page 36: (Q-Link / Viera Link)
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 37 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. 36 • Set up the DVD Recorder / VCR. Read the manual of the equipment. •...
- Page 38 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 39 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 40 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 41 • 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 HDMI1.
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Page 42: 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. 50). Camcorder / Game equipment To listen with speakers (VIDEO) (S-VIDEO) - Page 43 HDMI equipment Recorder Fully wired HDMI compliant cable cable HDMI 1 HDMI 2 To record / VIDEO VIDEO S VIDEO playback COMPONENT AUDIO AUDIO DVD Recorder / RCA cable SCART cable SCART cable (Listening) (Viewing) To watch satellite broadcasts Set top box Fully wired HDMI compliant cable COMPONENT AUDIO OUT...
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Page 44: Technical Information
Technical Information Auto Aspect The optimum size and aspect can be chosen, and you can enjoy fi ner images. (p. 16) 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 45 Updating the software system (DVB mode) Update system software regularly to ensure that you have latest version software. If there is an update available, a notifi cation banner is displayed when the service has the update information. • To download new software, press “OK” Downloading (approx.
- Page 46 Technical Information Input signal that can be displayed COMPONENT (Y, P ), HDMI Mark: Applicable input signal Signal name COMPONENT HDMI 525 (480) / 60i 525 (480) / 60p 625 (576) / 50i 625 (576) / 50p 750 (720) / 60p 750 (720) / 50p 1,125 (1,080) / 60i 1,125 (1,080) / 50i...
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Page 47: 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. To customer using indoor White spots or shadow aerial images (noise) In order to enjoy a good quality DVB image, it is important to receive a good quality DVB signal. - Page 48 If “Signal Quality” or “Signal Strength” are displayed in red, check Interference or aerial. frozen / disappearing If problem persists, consult your local Panasonic dealer. • image in DVB Turn the TV off with the Mains power On / Off switch, then turn it On again.
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Page 49: Licence
OF ANY INFORMATION, EQUIPMENT, OR SERVICES RELATING TO THE GUIDE PLUS+ SYSTEM. Trade Mark of the DVB Digital Video Broadcasting Project (1991 to 1996) TH-37PX8E Declaration of Conformity No. 5194, 28 November 2007 TH-42PX8E Declaration of Conformity No. 5193, 28 November 2007 TH-50PX8E Declaration of Conformity No. 5192, 28 November 2007... -
Page 50: Specifi Cations
Specifi cations TH-37PX8E TH-42PX8E TH-50PX8E Power Source AC 220-240 V, 50 / 60 Hz Average use 235 W 255 W 355 W 0.7 W 0.5 W (Without monitor out recording) (Without monitor out recording) Standby condition 20 W 20 W... - Page 51 MEMO...
- Page 52 Warranty Service purposes. Model Number Serial Number Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. Web Site : http://www.panasonic-europe.com 2008 Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved. Printed in Czech Republic...