Panasonic Viera TH-37PX70B Operating Instructions Manual

Panasonic Viera TH-37PX70B Operating Instructions Manual

Plasma television model no. th-37px70b; th-42px70b; th-50px70b
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Model Number
7
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English

Operating Instructions

Plasma Television
TH-37PX70B
Model No.
TH-42PX70B
TH-50PX70B
INPUT
OPTION DIRECT TV REC
EXIT
RETURN
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

    Control DVD recorder / VCR via TV with Q-Link connection Maintenance ··············································· 5 (p. 38) original technologies developed by Panasonic Create home theatre and Panasonic equipment link-ups with to enhance total image quality: Quick Start Guide “VIERA Link” without complicated settings! (p.
  • 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

    Accessories / Options Identifying Controls Standard accessories Check that you have the accessories and items shown Function select Changes the input mode • Remote Control Batteries for the Remote Clamper Mains Lead • • Volume / Contrast / Brightness / Colour / Sharpness / Transmitter Control Transmitter...
  • Page 5: 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 6: 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 7: Watching Tv

    Watching TV ■ Turn power on Other useful functions (Operate after (Press for about 1 second) Hold Freeze / unfreeze picture Mains power On / Off switch should be On. INPUT Display / hide subtitles (if available) Display • OPTION DIRECT TV REC To change the language for DVB subtitles...
  • Page 8: 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 9: Watching Vcr, Dvd And Satellites

    Connect the Satellite receiver and you can watch satellite broadcasts. Terminal Component HDMI1 HDMI2 To connect the equipment (p. 8 and p. 9) The Remote Control is capable of operating some functions of selected Panasonic external equipment. Manual input default AV2-S-Video Component HDMI1...
  • Page 10: 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 information about one DVB teletext services differ greatly from analogue teletext.
  • Page 11: 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 12 Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives) Menu Item Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives) Menu DVB Timer Controls the connected Panasonic equipment Records future programmes (p. 36) VIERA Link Control Programming “Access and control the connected equipment by VIERA remote control” (p. 41) “Speaker control” (p. 41) •...
  • Page 13 How to Use Menu Functions ■ Overview DVB Timer Programming Wed 05/08/04 18:50 • How to operate (p. 21) 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 14: 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 CI slot •...
  • Page 15: (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. 14) and information banner (p. 13) and then Select DVB or Analogue easily accessed.
  • Page 16: Tuning Channels

    Tuning Channels • You can re-tune all TV channels when moving house or search for new services which may have recently Edit the analogue programme position settings To change channel number started broadcasting. “Analogue Manual Tuning” Select the channel to edit Select DVB or Analogue •...
  • Page 17: 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 18: Input Labels

    Input Labels Displaying PC Screen on TV For easier identification and selection of the input mode, you can label each input terminals or skip The screen of the PC connected to the TV can be displayed on the TV. terminal that is not connected to any equipment. You can also listen to PC sound with the audio cable connected.
  • Page 19: 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 the settings and set items in the order of time, the DVB system will switch on and tune to the correct station (even if the TV is in Standby mode).
  • Page 20: Q-Link Functions

    ■ Summary of Control functions ■ Connecting with an HDMI cable to Panasonic equipment with VIERA Link function, you can control the equipment To change DVB channel, stop recording (p. 40). You can use VIERA Link and Q-Link functions together.
  • Page 21: Hdmi Functions

    TV is automatically turned on. (Only when TV is in Standby mode.) Main Menu VIERA Link When TV is set to Standby mode, the connected Panasonic equipment is also automatically set to Standby. RETURN Power off •...
  • Page 22: (Hdmi Terminal / Viera Link) External Equipment

    (equipment) To record / playback videocassettes / DVDs (VCR / DVD recorder) To watch DVDs (DVD player) HD Video Camera Panasonic DVD Recorder To watch camcorder images (Video camera) HDMI cable To watch satellite broadcasts (Set top box) HDMI cable...
  • Page 23: Technical Information

    HDMI1 and 2, VIERA Link will only be available for the lower terminal number, in this case HDMI1. • PC input “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. Note •...
  • Page 24: On Screen Messages

    PC connection Before requesting service or assistance, please follow these simple guides to resolve the problem. If problem still persists, please contact your local Panasonic dealer or Panasonic Customer Care Centre for assistance. For details (p. 52) A PC may be connected to this TV so that the PC screen is displayed and sound is heard from the TV.
  • Page 25: On Screen Messages

    If “Signal Quality” or “Signal Strength” are displayed in red, check 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 New DVB Service Found! On again.
  • Page 26: Index

    160 mm × 42 mm × 2 pcs, 8 Ω Speaker DVB service availability. If it is still failed, consult your local Panasonic dealer. Press OK to start Auto Setup Audio Output 20 W (10 W + 10 W ), 10% THD VGA, SVGA, XGA SXGA ······...

This manual is also suitable for:

Viera th-50px70bViera th-42px70b

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