Ofrecido por www.electromanuales.com Operating Instructions Plasma Television TH-37PX60B Model No. TH-42PX60B DIRECT Analogue TV REC MODE GUIDE TV/AV MENU EXIT TEXT STTL INDEX HOLD ASPECT U.K. Standard PROGRAMME Please read these instructions before operating your set and retain them for future reference. English The images shown in this manual are for illustrative purposes only.
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Ofrecido por www.electromanuales.com Turn your living room into a home theatre! Experience an amazing level of multi-media excitement Receive terrestrial digital services using an integrated (Digital Video Broadcasting) tuner (Display DVB programmes with TV Guide (p. 12) / Timer recording (p. 34) / Register and instantly call up favourite programmes with Profi...
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. If the fi tted moulded mains plug is unsuitable for the socket outlet in your home, then the fuse shall be removed and the mains plug cut off and disposed of safety.
Then, wring the cloth and wipe the surface clean with it. make the unit shaky, risking injury. Be sure to ask Finally, wipe the surface clean with a dry cloth. your local Panasonic dealer to perform setup. Use optional stands / mounts (p. 6). Caution •...
Ofrecido por www.electromanuales.com Accessories/Options Standard accessories Check that you have the accessories and items shown Remote Control Batteries for the Remote Operating Instructions MODE Transmitter Control Transmitter • • Pan European Guarantee Card EUR7651080 R6 (UM3) 1 Year Guarantee Registration (Customer Relationship Management) Clamper Mains Lead...
Ofrecido por www.electromanuales.com Basic Connection External equipment and cables shown are not supplied with this TV. Please ensure that the TV is disconnected from the mains socket before attaching or disconnecting any leads. Connecting aerial Connecting DVD Recorder (VCR) (TV, DVD Recorder and VCR) (TV only) Aerial Aerial...
Ofrecido por www.electromanuales.com Connecting DVD Recorder (VCR) and Satellite receiver (TV, DVD Recorder, VCR and satellite) Aerial Rear of the TV RF cable Clamper AC 220-240 V 50 / 60 Hz • (Q-Link) (Q-Link) To unfasten COMPONENT VIDEO VIDEO S-VIDEO VIDEO S-VIDEO Mains lead (supplied)
Ofrecido por www.electromanuales.com Auto Setup Search and store TV channels automatically. These steps are not necessary if the setup has been completed your local dealer. Plug the TV into mains socket and switch On (Takes a few seconds to be displayed) •...
Ofrecido por www.electromanuales.com Watching TV Turn power on Analogue (Press for about 1 second) MODE GUIDE MAINS power On / Off switch should be On. Picture will appear. Select DVB (Digital Video Broadcasting) or Analogue EXIT Analogue Analogue BCC 1 STTL HOLD MODE...
Ofrecido por www.electromanuales.com Using TV Guide (DVB mode) 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). If in Analogue mode Analogue Select DVB MODE Analogue MODE...
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Ofrecido por www.electromanuales.com Other useful functions (Operate after Select View details the programme DVB TV Guide To return Thu 05/08/04 18:49 View details to the start page select of the Details programme View Programme Return to List Exit Select the programme now on the air (TV screen) select...
Ofrecido por www.electromanuales.com Viewing Teletext You can enjoy news, weather forecasts and subtitles, etc. (depending on the broadcaster) DVB (digital broadcasting) mode DVB teletext services DVB teletext services differ greatly from analogue teletext. When you switch to a DVB teletext service, the images you see can contain graphics and text, laid out and Information controlled in a manner decided by the broadcaster.
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Ofrecido por www.electromanuales.com Analogue mode What is FASTEXT mode (default)? In FASTEXT mode, four differently coloured subjects are situated at the bottom of the display. To access more information about one of these subjects, press the appropriately coloured button. This facility enables fast access to information on the subjects shown. What is List mode? In List mode, four differently coloured page numbers are situated at the bottom of the screen.
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Ofrecido por www.electromanuales.com Viewing Teletext (Continued) Analogue mode Using Analogue teletext (Continued) If you wish to hold the current page without updating Stop automatic updating HOLD HOLD HOLD To resume Return to the main index page • INDEX INDEX FASTEXT mode only View subtitles by pressing STTL button •...
For details, see the manual of the equipment or ask your local dealer. • HDMI (p. 37) Some Panasonic VCR and DVD equipment connected to the TV unit can be directly operated with the remote control. Fast-forward / Skip / Search VCR / DVD switch...
Ofrecido por www.electromanuales.com How to Use Menu Functions • How to operate (p. 20 and p. 22) Ma i n me n u Picture menu Viewing mode Dynamic Contrast P i c t ur e men u Brightness Only available in NTSC signal Colour Sharpness Not available in PC, HDMI and HD signal...
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Ofrecido por www.electromanuales.com Ma in me nu PC setup Input resolution Pi ct u r e me nu Clock H-pos Programme edit V-pos Sound menu Clock phase Prog. Chan. Name Lock Sync H & V CH44 CH51 Se t up me n u CH41 (p.
Ofrecido por www.electromanuales.com How to Use Menu Functions Various menus allow you to make settings for the picture, sound, and other functions. • Setup menu (p. 22) Display menu • Displays the functions that can be set MENU (varies according to the input signal) Select the menu M ai n m enu MENU...
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Ofrecido por www.electromanuales.com Menu list Menu Item Adjustments / Confi gurations (alternatives) Selects four different screen settings (Dynamic / Normal / Cinema / Auto) In each Viewing mode setting, Contrast, Brightness, Colour, Sharpness, Tint (in NTSC only), Colour balance, Colour management and 3D-COMB can be adjusted and stored to suit your particular viewing requirement (e.g., you may require different settings for Viewing mode viewing sports, fi...
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Ofrecido por www.electromanuales.com How to Use Menu Functions • Picture menu, Sound menu (p. 20) Display menu • Displays the functions that can be set MENU (varies according to the input signal) Select "Setup menu" M ai n m enu select MENU EXIT...
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Ofrecido por www.electromanuales.com Menu list Item Adjustments / Confi gurations (alternatives) Menu Selects which AV terminal is to be used for data communication between this TV and a Q-Link compatible recording equipment (AV2 / AV3) (p. 36) Chooses the signal to be transmitted from the TV to Q-Link (Analogue / DVB / AV1 / AV2 / AV3 / AV4 / Monitor) •...
Ofrecido por www.electromanuales.com DVB Settings (DVB mode) The "DVB Setup Menu" provides access to various advanced features. If in Analogue mode Select DVB Analogue MODE Display the menu Analogue MODE MENU MENU EXIT Select "Setup menu" M ai n m enu Pic tur e me nu access Sound menu...
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Ofrecido por www.electromanuales.com The Common Interface Module menu provides access to software contained on Common Interface (CI) Modules. (Rear of the TV) Insert the CI module (optional) CI slot Caution • Insert or Turn Off MAINS power On / Off switch remove straightly whenever inserting or removing the CI...
Ofrecido por www.electromanuales.com Profi le Edit / Child Lock (DVB mode) Your favourite channels can be listed, and control channel audience. If in Analogue mode Select DVB Analogue MODE Display the menu Analogue MODE MENU MENU EXIT Select "Setup menu" M ai n m enu Pic tur e me nu access...
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Ofrecido por www.electromanuales.com Create your favourite channel list (Profi le) from various broadcasters (up to 4: Profi le 1 to 4). The list is added to "Category" in TV Guide (p. 12) and information banner (p. 11) and then easily accessed. A channel is added Select a channel and add it to the list Profile Editor...
Ofrecido por www.electromanuales.com DVB Tuning Menu (DVB mode) You can re-tune all TV channels when moving house or search for new services which may have recently started broadcasting. If in Analogue mode Select DVB Analogue MODE Display the menu Analogue MODE MENU MENU...
Ofrecido por www.electromanuales.com Displaying PC Screen on TV The screen of the PC connected to the unit 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 TV/AV next...
Ofrecido por www.electromanuales.com Editing and Setting Channels The analogue channel settings can be changed according to your needs and reception conditions. If in DVB mode Select Analogue Analogue MODE Display the menu MENU Analogue MODE Select "Setup menu" MENU EXIT M ai n m enu Pic tur e me nu access...
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Ofrecido por www.electromanuales.com (Analogue mode) Edit the analogue programme position settings Name Select the channel to edit Programme edit Channel 3 FTP Prog. Chan. Name Lock CH44 CH51 select CH41 CH47 Cursor CH37 Delete Move Download Edit Edit To change the name of the broadcaster To delete channels displayed when selecting channels...
Ofrecido por www.electromanuales.com Restore Settings Resets the TV to its original condition, i.e. no channels tuned in. All settings other than "Owner ID" (channels, picture, sound quality, etc.) are reset. Display the menu MENU Select "Setup menu" M ai n m enu MENU EXIT Pic tur e me nu...
Ofrecido por www.electromanuales.com Owner ID Entry of the security code (PIN number) and "personal information" (your name, address and post code). In the unfortunate event of theft it will help the Police to determine the owner. If you have skipped the Owner ID input in "Auto Setup" (p. 10), and input it later, start from If you input the Owner ID in "Auto Setup"...
Ofrecido por www.electromanuales.com Recording Controls Timer Programming (DVB mode) from Menu 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). If the recording equipment is compatible with Q-Link or similar technologies (p.
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Ofrecido por www.electromanuales.com Start making Repeat the operations as below, the settings and set items in the order of select start also be entered the item with numeric buttons. DVB Timer Programming Thu 05/08/04 18:49 Previous Pos. Name Date Start min.
Ofrecido por www.electromanuales.com Q-Link Functions Q-Link connects the TV unit and VCR / DVD recorder, enables easy recording and playback. Condition • Use the VCR / DVD recorder with the following logos: "Q-Link", "NEXTVIEWLINK", "DATA LOGIC", "Easy Link", "Megalogic", or "SMARTLINK" •...
Ofrecido por www.electromanuales.com HDMI Functions HDMI connection HDMI (high-defi nition multimedia interface) allows you to enjoy high-defi nition digital images and high-quality sound by connecting the TV unit and the equipment. HDMI-compatible equipment ( 1) with an HDMI or DVI output terminal, such as a set top box or a DVD player, can be connected to the HDMI terminal using an HDMI compliant (fully wired) cable.
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HDMI connections to some Panasonic equipment (Panasonic DVD Recorder DIGA, Panasonic Player theatre, Panasonic Amplifi er, etc.) allow you to enjoy easy playback or home theatre. About connections, see "External Equipment" (p. 40). Read the manuals of the equipment too.
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When it is stopped operating, input mode is playback returned. You can control the theatre speaker with TV’s remote control. This function is available when Panasonic Amplifi er or Player theatre is connected. MENU Display the menu Select "Home theatre" or "TV speaker"...
Ofrecido por www.electromanuales.com External Equipment These diagrams show our recommendations for how to connect the TV unit to your various equipment. For other connections, consult the instructions for each piece of equipment, the table below, and the specifi cations (p. 47). Control with HDMI (p.
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Ofrecido por www.electromanuales.com To watch satellite broadcasts Satellite receiver Fully wired HDMI compliant cable Fully wired HDMI SCART To record / playback compliant cable cable DVD Recorder / VCR RF cable SCART cable SCART cable AV 1 AV 2 AV 3 (Q-Link) (Q-Link) COMPONENT...
Ofrecido por www.electromanuales.com Technical Information Aspect Ratio The optimum size and aspect can be chosen, and you can enjoy fi ner images. (p. 11) Auto aspect: 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.
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Ofrecido por www.electromanuales.com SCART, S-VIDEO and HDMI terminal information AV1 SCART terminal AV2 SCART terminal (RGB, VIDEO) (VIDEO, S-VIDEO, Q-Link) Suitable inputs for AV1 include RGB (Red / Green / Blue). AV2 - Pins 15 and 20 are dependent on AV2 S-VHS / VIDEO switching.
FAQs 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. 48) White spots or shadow images (noise) •...
Interference or If "Signal Quality" or "Signal Strength" are displayed in frozen / disappearing red, check aerial. If problem persists, consult your local Panasonic dealer. • image in DVB Use the remote control to turn Off the TV unit, then turn it On again.
• 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 • Communication error in Control with HDMI function (p. 38). Please check settings and connections on HDMI devices.
Ofrecido por www.electromanuales.com 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. 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.