Installation

Receiver Location
This unit is intended to be used with an optional stand or entertainment center. Consult your dealer for available options. Locate for comfortable viewing. Avoid placing where sunlight or other bright light (including reflections) will fall on the screen. Use of some types of fluorescent lighting can reduce remote control transmitter range. Adequate ventilation is essential to prevent internal component failure. Keep away from areas of excessive heat or moisture.
Optional External Equipment
The Video/Audio connection between components can be made with shielded video and audio cables. For best performance, video cables should utilize 75 ohm coaxial shielded wire. Cables are available from your dealer or electronic supply store. Before you purchase any cables, be sure you know what type of output and input connectors your various components require. Also determine the length of cable you will need.
Remote Control Battery Installation
Requires two AA batteries. 1. Turn the Transmitter face down. Remove top cover by pressing down on marking and sliding cover off in the direction indicated. 2. Install the batteries as shown in the battery compartment. (Polarity + or must match the markings in the compartment.)

Two AA size

3. Replace the cover and slide in reverse until the lock snaps.

Helpful Hints:

For frequent remote control users, replace old batteries with alkaline batteries for longer life.
Precaution on battery use
Incorrect installation can cause battery leakage and corrosion that will damage the remote control transmitter. Observe the following precautions: 1. Batteries should always be replaced as a pair. Always use new batteries when replacing the old set. 2. Do not combine a used battery with a new one. 3. Do not mix battery types (example: Zinc Carbon with Alkaline). 4. Do not attempt to charge, short-circuit, disassemble, heat or burn used batteries. 5. Battery replacement is necessary when remote control acts sporadically or stops operating the TV set.
Whenever you remove the batteries, you may need to reset the remote control infrared codes. We recommend that you record the code on page 56, prior to setting up the remote control.

COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT 1 INPUT S VIDEO PROG OUT PB 2 Y ANT 1 DIGITAL IN SPLIT OUT ANT 2
DIGITAL TV OUTPUT MAIN VIDEO

VIDEO PR

L L AUDIO R TO AUDIO AMP R

AUDIO OUTPUT L R

Note: There are 2 sets of three video inputs, Y, PB , and PR. Separated component color inputs provide luminance and color separation. Furthermore, the L (left) and R (right) audio inputs must be used.
Amplifier Connection (TO AUDIO AMP)
To listen through a separate stereo system, connect an external audio amplifier TO AUDIO AMP outputs on back of television. Note: TO AUDIO AMP terminals cannot be connected directly to external speakers. Audio Adjustments Procedure 1. Select SPEAKERS ON located in the onscreen AUDIO menu. 2. Set amplifier volume to minimum. 3. Adjust television volume to desired level. 4. Adjust amplifier volume to match the television. 5. Select SPEAKERS OFF & VARIABLE AUDIO OUT from AUDIO menu. 6. Volume, mute, bass, treble and balance are now controlled through the television. Select SPEAKERS OFF & FIXED AUDIO OUT to control audio functions through the external amplifier. External Amplifier CONNECTIONS ON BACK OF TV
COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT 1 INPUT S VIDEO PROG OUT PB VIDEO VIDEO PR 2 Y ANT 1 DIGITAL IN SPLIT OUT ANT 2

AUDIO INTPUT L R

L TO AUDIO AMP R R L AUDIO
Program Out Connection (PROG OUT)
To use the television audio and video with optional equipment, connect the PROG OUT and TO AUDIO AMP connections on the back of the television. CONNECTIONS ON BACK OF TV VCR

OR MONITOR

CABLES NOT SUPPLIED Procedure 1. Connect optional equipment to PROG OUT and TO AUDIO AMP terminals. 2. PROG OUT terminal display is the same as onscreen display. See optional equipment manual for further instructions for recording and monitoring.
How to connect the DIGITAL IN Terminals
Connecting a Digital Set -Top - Box to DIGITAL IN
When connecting a Digital Set -Top -Box to DIGITAL-IN, be sure not to select SKIP from the INPUT LABEL menu. Failing to do so may result in a distorted display or black out (refer to page 35). DIGITAL IN (DVI) terminals DIGITAL IN (DVI) cable (Not supplied)

DIGITAL-IN

SAP button Selects Audio mode (See page 31). STEREO SAP MONO
Lights the remote control buttons. The selected button blinks when lit.
Changes to the next channel up Moves cursor upward during menu mode. Reduces volume Moves cursor to the left during menu mode. PC menu Press the PC input mode selection button to select the PC input mode. Increases volume Moves cursor to the right during menu mode.
Press to display time, channel, sleep timer and other options.
Changes to the next channel down Moves cursor downward during menu mode.
Page up/down for DBS, skip +/- for DVD & CD.

GUIDE button for DBS.

Returns to normal viewing from the MENU screen. Previous item in MENU. Direct program number selection buttons
PROG dash button Program dash channel numbers for DTV and DBS.
Swap pictures in Split Screen and Picture in Picture operation (See page 46, 49). Move PIP frame in Picture in Picture Operation (See page 47). Split Screen (see page 48)
Picture in Picture Operation (see page 46)

Basic Menu Operations

Press to display the menu screen.
PICTURE PIC MODE COLOR TINT BRIGHTNESS PICTURE SHARPNESS NORMAL OTHER ADJ. : EXIT VIVID PICTURE PIC MODE VIVID COLOR TINT BRIGHTNESS PICTURE SHARPNESS SET NORMAL OTHER ADJ. PRESS ACTION FOR MAIN MENU
Press to select desired menu icon. Press to enter submenu field.

SET : SUB MENU

Press to select desired submenu feature.
Press to select or adjust.
PICTURE PIC MODE VIVID COLOR TINT BRIGHTNESS PICTURE SHARPNESS NO NORMAL OTHER ADJ. PRESS ACTION FOR MAIN MENU
[ for OTHER ADJ.] Press to select OTHER ADJ.
COLOR 35 PRESS ACTION TO RETURN
Press to enter option menu field.
Proceed to selection and adjustment of the option menu.
PICTURE PIC MODE COLOR TINT BRIGHTNESS PICTURE SHARPNESS NORMAL OTHER ADJ. PRESS TO ENTER PRESS ACTION FOR MAIN MENU
PICTURE COLOR TEMP COOL NATURAL COLOR ON VIDEO NR OFF 3D Y/C FILTER ON COLOR MATRIX SD VM ON FREEZE SPLIT OTHER ADJ. PRESS ACTION FOR MAIN MENU
To return to MAIN MENU: To return to previous screen:

Press to return.

To end adjustments:
Press to exit from the MENU screen. This returns the set to the normal viewing condition.
PICTURE PIC MODE COLOR TINT BRIGHTNESS PICTURE SHARPNESS NORMAL OTHER ADJ. : EXIT

NORMAL PICTURE

PICTURE
PICTURE COLOR TEMP NORMAL NATURAL COLOR ON VIDEO NR OFF 3D Y/C FILTER ON COLOR MATRIX SD FREEZE SPLIT OTHER ADJ. PRESS ACTION FOR MAIN MENU
AUDIO MODE BASS TREBLE BALANCE NORMAL SET STEREO SAP MONO MODE BASS TREBLE
AUDIO AI SOUND BBE VIVA 3D BBE SURROUND OTHER ADJ. PRESS ACTION TO RETURN SPEAKERS ON ON ON ON 3D

AUTO PROGRAM

To automatically program all channels with signal. Press to select AUTO PROGRAM.
Press to start AUTO PROGRAM.

MANUAL PROGRAM

To manually add or delete channels. Press to select MANUAL PROGRAM.
SET UP MODE CABLE AUTO PROGRAM MANUAL PROGRAM AUTO POWER ON CHAN BANNER OTHER ADJ. SIDE BAR BRIGHT POWER SAVE OFF PRESS ACTION TO RETURN
Press to display next menu.
Use remote numeric keypad to select desired channel.
MANUAL PROGRAM ENTER CHANNEL TO ADD TO DELETE 3
Press to ADD or DELETE the channel.

AUTO POWER ON

Select SET to power up the TV at the same time as the cable box or other components or select OFF. Press to select AUTO POWER ON.
SET UP MODE CABLE AUTO PROGRAM MANUAL PROGRAM AUTO POWER ON SET CHAN BANNER ON OTHER ADJ. SIDE BAR BRIGHT POWER SAVE OFF PRESS ACTION TO RETURN
Press to select SET or OFF.

CHAN BANNER

Select ON to display the CHANNEL BANNER on the screen or select OFF.
Press to select CHAN BANNER.
Press to select ON or OFF.
MODE CABLE AUTO PROGRAM MANUAL PROGRAM AUTO POWER ON SET CHAN BANNER ON OTHER ADJ. SIDE BAR BRIGHT POWER SAVE OFF PRESS ACTION TO RETURN

SIDE BAR

Do not display a picture in 4:3 mode for an extended period, as this can cause an after-image to remain on the side bars on either side of the display field. To prevent the appearance of such an after-image, change the brightness of the side bars. side bars
Notes: Setting the side bar to bright mode for an extended period may result in occurence of after-images. The side bar may flash (alternate black/white) depending on the picture being shown on the screen. In such an occurrence, use the Cinema mode.
4:3 Screen Display after-images
Press to select the SIDE BAR. Press to select OFF, DARK, MID, BRIGHT.

BRIGHT

POWER SAVE
When this function is turned ON, luminous level of plasma TV is suppressed, so power consumption is reduced.
Press to select POWER SAVE.
MODE CABLE AUTO PROGRAM MANUAL PROGRAM AUTO POWER ON OFF CHAN BANNER ON OTHER ADJ. SIDE BAR BRIGHT POWER SAVE OFF PRESS ACTION TO RETURN

PICTURE Adjustment

PICTURE MODE
Press to select PIC MODE.
Press to select your desired PICTURE MODE.

VIVID AUTO

STANDARD CINEMA
COLOR / TINT / BRIGHTNESS / PICTURE / SHARPNESS / NORMAL
Press to select each submenu (COLOR / TINT / BRIGHTNESS / PICTURE / SHARPNESS / NORMAL).
Press to adjust the desired level by looking at the picture behind the menu.
Item COLOR TINT BRIGHTNESS PICTURE SHARPNESS NORMAL
Function Adjusts desired color intensity. Adjusts natural flesh tones. Adjusts dark areas of picture. Adjusts white areas of picture. Adjusts clarity of outline detail. Resets all picture adjustments to factory default settings.
Press to select OTHER ADJ.
PICTURE PIC MODE COLOR TINT BRIGHTNESS PICTURE SHARPNESS NORMAL OTHER ADJ. PRESS TO ENTER PRESS ACTION FOR MAIN MENU PICTURE COLOR TEMP NORMAL NATURAL COLOR ON VIDEO NR OFF 3D Y/C FILTER ON COLOR MATRIX SD FREEZE SPLIT
COLOR TEMP (Temperature) / NATURAL COLOR / VIDEO NR / 3D Y/C FILTER
Press to select each option menu (COLOR TEMP / NATURAL COLOR / VIDEO NR / 3D Y/C FILTER).
Item COLOR TEMP (temperature) NATURAL COLOR VIDEO NR 3D Y/C FILTER

COLOR MATRIX

Displays input signals (480p signals) in a natural color from digital equipment adaptors connected to COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT (Y, Pb/Cb ,Pr/Cr input terminals). Select HD or SD to automatically adjust color parameters for HD (high definition) and SD (standard definition). Press to select COLOR MATRIX.
Press to adjust the desired level by looking at the picture behind the menu. Mode

NORMAL COOL WARM

ON ON ON

OFF OFF OFF

Explanations To increase or decrease WARM (red) and COOL (blue) colors to suit personal preferences. To increase the color reproduction range with natural color gradation and highly delicate hues. Reduces noise in the channel, commonly called snow. Remains off when receiving a strong signal. Minimizes noise and cross color in the picture.
Press to select SD or HD.
Notes: (1) When viewing a non-standard DTV signal format, you can change color parameters manually for the best picture quality. (2) COLOR MATRIX does not need to be set when using High-Definition equipment or 480i output equipment. Use only for 480p signal source.
SD : When the input signal is a normal TV system (NTSC). HD : When the input signal is a High-Definition system (ATSC).

FREEZE

Select SPLIT or PIP to determine the frozen picture frame during single screen.

Press to select FREEZE.

Press to select SPLIT or PIP.
When the screen is single press TV/VCR to freeze the screen.
FREEZE When FREEZE SPLIT is selected. When FREEZE PIP is selected.
Press TV/VCR again to recover.
Notes: FREEZE (1) When TV/VCR is pressed during Split Screen, the Split Screen will be frozen and the main picture continues action (see page 48).

Main Picture

Split Screen (FREEZE)
(2) When TV/VCR is pressed during PIP Operation, the PIP frame will be frozen and the main picture continues action (see page 47).

PIP frame (FREEZE)

Notes: (1) The frozen screen will be recovered automatically after 3 minutes. (2) When it operates ASPECT with PIP operation, it cancels freeze condition in PIP frame.

Audio Adjustment

Selecting STEREO/SAP/MONO

Press to select MODE.

AUDIO MODE BASS TREBLE BALANCE NORMAL SET OTHER ADJ. PRESS ACTION FOR MAIN MENU STEREO SAP MONO
Press to select STEREO / SAP / MONO. Red display - Signal available White display - Signal not available Note: AUDIO MODE selection is also possible by pressing the button on the remote control (see page 21).
STEREO - Two channel Audio reception. SAP - Second Audio Programming (typically used for bilingual audio). MONO - Use when stereo signal is weak.
Selecting BASS / TREBLE / BALANCE / NORMAL
Press to select BASS / TREBLE / BALANCE / NORMAL.
AUDIO MODE BASS TREBLE BALANCE NORMAL SET STEREO SAP MONO
Press to adjust the desired level by listening to the sound.
Item BASS TREBLE BALANCE NORMAL

Effect

Less Less Left SP. NO More More Right SP.
Function Increase or decrease the bass response. Increase or decrease the treble response. Emphasize the left / right speaker volume. Reset BASS, TREBLE and BALANCE adjustments to factory default settings.
To select option menus in OTHER ADJ. Press to select OTHER ADJ.

AUDIO MODE BASS

TREBLE BALANCE NORMAL OTHER OTHEAJ.ADJ. PRESS TO ENTER PRESS ACTION FOR MAIN MENU
AUDIO AI SOUND BBE VIVA 3D BBE SURROUND OTHER ADJ. PRESS ACTION TO RETURN SPEAKERS ON ON OFF OFF OFF

AI SOUND

Equalize overall volume levels across all channels. (AI sound is not available in VIDEO mode). Press to select AI SOUND. AUDIO

AI SOUND ON OFF OFF OFF

BBE VIVA 3D BBE SURROUND OTHER ADJ. PRESS ACTION TO RETURN SPEAKERS ON
Note: Al SOUND is not available in VIDEO mode.

BBE VIVA / BBE

The distinguishing feature of BBE VIVA is its maintenance of accurate audio imagery. Ordinary 3D surround systems force the sound out to the left and right, affecting the center channel. As a result it may become hard to hear people's voices, or the center audio may completely disappear. BBE VIVA reproduces vocals in music and voices in movies accurately and distinctly. BBE VIVA BBE This maintains a constant level of sound that is faithful to the original, producing Hi-Fi 3D sound that cannot be obtained with other types of 3D Surround. Use special signal processing to accurately reproduce the "attack" of each sound, in order to make it immediate and superbly faithful to the original, while retaining its natural feel.
Press to select BBE VIVA [ With BBE VIVA Version] or BBE [ No BBE VIVA Version].

[ With BBE VIVA Version]

Notes: When BBE VIVA is set to ON, BBE and SURROUND setting are fixed to ON. When BBE VIVA is set to OFF, BBE and SURROUND can be set individually.

[ No BBE VIVA Version]

SURROUND
To enjoy a concert hall effect, turn the SURROUND to ON. SURROUND function is effective when BBE VIVA is set to OFF. Press to select SURROUND.

SURROUND SURROUND

Notes: When a stereo signal is available : When audio signal is monoural :

set to ON. set to OFF.

SPEAKERS
Select the desired SPEAKER mode. Press to select SPEAKERS.
Press to select your desired mode.
OFF & VARIABLE AUDIO OUT OFF & FIXED AUDIO OUT
Mode ON OFF & Variable Audio Out OFF & Fixed Audio Out TV speakers operate normally.

Function

TV speakers off -audio adjustable by television. TV speakers off -audio adjustable by the external amplifier only.

CHANNELS Adjustment

CHANNEL SCAN
Let you select the channel scanning mode either FAV or ALL. CHANNEL SCAN FAV CHANNEL SCAN ALL To enter up to 16 favorite channels. To scan all channels when using the CH up/down buttons.
Press to select CH. SCAN.

CH. SCAN FAVORITES

ALL ENTER CHANNEL 3 FAVORITE CHANNELS : ADD : DELETE
Press to select FAV or ALL.
FAVORITE CHANNELS Selection
Press to select FAVORITES.
CHANNELS CH. SCAN FAVORITES ALL ENTER CHANNEL 3 FAVORITE CHANNELS : ADD : DELETE
ALL ENTER CHANNEL 15 FAVORITE CHANNELS : ADD : DELETE
(Example: Channel 15 is selected)

Press channel.

to add or

to delete the selected

CHANNELS ALL ENTER CHANNEL 15 FAVORITE CHANNELS 25 : ADD : DELETE
(Example: Channel 15 is added)
Repeat step 2 to 3 up to 16 favorite channels.

CH. SCAN

CHANNELS FAVORITES
CHANNELS PRESET CAPTION MANUAL CAPTION

INPUT LABEL

PRESET CAPTION
Assign channel numbers to pre-set popular TV stations.
Press to select PRESET CAPTION.
PRESET CAPTION MANUAL CAPTION INPUT LABEL
Press to select desired PRESET CAPTION.
Use remote numeric keypad to select desired channel (refer to your local TV guide). Note: To delete a channel, press highlighted. VOL while channel is

MANUAL CAPTION

Enter channel numbers and captions manually.
Press to select MANUAL CAPTION.
Press to enter desired channel.
MANUAL CAPTION ENTER CHANNEL ENTER CAPTION 10
Use remote numeric keypad to select desired channel (refer to your local TV guide).
TO MOVE CURSOR TO SELECT CHANNEL PRESS ACTION TO RETURN
Press to select ENTER CAPTION.
CHANNELS MANUAL CAPTION ENTER CHANNEL ENTER CAPTION 10
TO MOVE CURSOR TO SELECT CHARACTER PRESS ACTION TO RETURN
Press to select characters.

CHANNELS MANUAL CAPTION

Note: In MANUAL CAPTION up to 4 characters can be selected as a CAPTION.
Label video input connections to display optional equipment.
ENTER CHANNEL ENTER CAPTION

10 :/5A

Press to move cursor. Repeat Step 4 up to 4 characters.
Press to select INPUT LABEL.

Press to move cursor.

Press to select desired LABEL. Note: To skip, select LABEL, then press VOL or VOL to select SKIP. The selected INPUT mode will be skipped when TV/VIDEO button is pressed.
CHANNELS INPUT LABEL COMPONENT1 VCR COMPONENT2 DIGITAL-IN VIDEO1 VIDEO2 VIDEO3 TO MOVE CURSOR TO SELECT LEBEL PRESS ACTION TO RETURN
The TIMER can switch the TV ON or OFF. Before attempting TIMER1 and TIMER2 confirm the CLOCK SET and adjust if necessary. Then set TIMER1 and TIMER2.
SLEEP sets the sleep time. Press to select SLEEP.

TIMER SLEEP TIMER1 NO

Press to select the desired sleep time. To turn off the timer select NO.

U.S. MOVIES RATINGS CHART NR G PG PG-13 R NC-17 X CONTAINS NO RATING (NOT RATED) AND NA (NOT APPLICABLE) PROGRAMS. Movie has not been rated or rating does not apply. GENERAL AUDIENCES. All ages admitted. PARENTAL GUIDANCE SUGGESTED. Some material may not be suitable for children. PARENTS STRONGLY CAUTIONED. Some material may be inappropriate for children under 13. RESTRICTED. Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian. NO ONE 17 AND UNDER ADMITTED. ADULTS ONLY.
PG-13, R, NC-17 and X will be blocked.

Canadian English

The V-CHIP used in this TV model allows you to block various types of movies and television programs based on the two rating systems used in Canada. PIP will also be blocked automatically.
Press to select CANADIAN ENGLISH.
LOCK CANADIAN ENGLISH VIEW E PROGRAMS? C C8+ G PG 14+ 18+ PRESS ACTION TO RETURN OFF YES
Press to select CANADIAN ENGLISH ON or OFF.
Press to select VIEW E PROGRAMS?
LOCK CANADIAN ENGLISH OFF YES VIEW E PROGRAMS? C C8+ G PG 14+ 18+ PRESS ACTION TO RETURN
Press to select VIEW E PROGRAMS? YES or NO.
Note: E (Exempt) programming includes: news, sports, documentaries and other information programming, talk shows, music videos, and variety programming. Press to move between different ratings.
Press to select ratings you would like to block (RED) and unblock (GREEN). Note: See the CANADIAN ENGLISH RATING CHART.
CANADIAN ENGLISH RATINGS CHART E C C8+ G PG 14+ 18+ Exempt - Exempt programming includes: news, sports, documentaries and other information programming, talk shows, music videos, and variety programming. Programming intended for children under age 8. No offensive language, nudity or sexual content. Programming generally considered acceptable for children 8 years and over. No profanity, nudity or sexual content. General programming, suitable for all audiences. Parental Guidance suggested. Some material may not be suitable for children. Programming contains themes or content which may not be suitable for viewers under the age of 14. Parents are strongly cautioned to exercise discretion in permitting viewing by pre-teens and early teens. ADULTS ONLY

Canadian French

The V-CHIP used in this TV model also lets you block or unblock Canadian French programs according to various ratings categories. PIP will also be blocked automatically.
Press to select CANADIAN FRENCH.
LOCK CANADIAN FRENCH VIEW E PROGRAMS? G 8 ANS+ 13 ANS+ 16 ANS+ 18 ANS+ PRESS ACTION TO RETURN OFF YES

Press to select CANADIAN FRENCH ON or OFF.
Press to select VIEW E PROGRAMS? Press to select VIEW E PROGRAMS? YES or NO.
LOCK CANADIAN FRENCH OFF YES VIEW E PROGRAMS? G 8 ANS+ 13 ANS+ 16 ANS+ 18 ANS+ PRESS ACTION TO RETURN
Press to select ratings you would like to block (RED) and unblock (GREEN). Note: See the CANADIAN FRENCH RATINGS CHART.
CANADIAN FRENCH RATINGS CHART E G 8 ANS+ Exempt - Exempt programming. General - Programming intended for audience of all ages. Contains no violence, or the violence content is minimal or is depicted appropriately. 8+ General - Not recommended for young children. Programming intended for a broad audience but contains light or occasional violence. Adult supervision recommended. Programming may not be suitable for children under the age of 13 - Contains either a few violent scenes or one or more sufficiently violent scenes to affect them. Adult supervision strongly suggested. Programming may not be suitable for children under the age of 16 - Contains frequent scenes of violence or intense violence. 18 ans +Programming restricted to adults. Contains constant violence or scenes of extreme violence.

13ANS+

16ANS+ 18ANS+
13ANS+, 16ANS+ and 18ANS+ will be blocked.

Blocking Message

If V-Chip is enabled and the program exceeds the rating limit set by you, the blocking message will appear and the audio will be muted. Enter your four-digit secret code if you wish to continue viewing the program. After entering your code, all locks and rating blocks are disabled until the TV is turned off or until all settings are off. Note: If you enter your four-digit secret code to override rating blocks, you must reset all rating blocks by either reprogramming or turning the TV off.
PROGRAM RATING EXCEEDED ACCESS CODE
Split Screen Blocking Message
Split Screen function is available when V-Chip is activated. If the program being viewed in Split Screen exceeds the set rating limit, Split Screen will disappear and a blocking message will be displayed. Note: Enable Split Screen functions by setting Lock Set, U.S. TV PROGRAM, U.S. MOVIES, CANADIAN ENGLISH and/or CANADIAN FRENCH to OFF.

PIP Blocking Message

PIP function is available when V-Chip is activated. If the program being viewed in PIP exceeds the set rating limit, PIP will disappear and a blocking message will be displayed. Note: Enable PIP functions by setting Lock Set, U.S. TV PROGRAM, U.S. MOVIES, CANADIAN ENGLISH and/or CANADIAN FRENCH to OFF.

to position PIP frame to desired corner.

PIP Frames

Split Screen
This feature lets you watch two different channels side by side with or without an external video source. The audio is from the Main picture only (left side). Split screen enables you to search other channels on the right screen or check video recording status.

Splitting the screen

to display Split screen.
(The previously selected screen appears.)
Returning to one screen. Press

again to return.

Freezing pictures
During Split Screen this feature is used to stop action in SPLIT screen.
Press TV/VCR to stop action in SPLIT screen.
Press TV/VCR again to recover. Note: To stop action for Main picture: 1 In PICTURE MENU OTHER ADJ, select FREEZE PIP or SPLIT (see page 30).
2 Press TV/VCR while SPLIT frame is not displayed. Notes: (1) Sound from the left screen is output from the speakers on the TV set (and headphone jack). (2) When the screen is split, signals of the left screen are output from the rear monitor output terminal. (3) The left and right screens are processed by individual circuits, and therefore, may have slight variation in image quality. (4) Split screen returns to single screen when the TV is turned off. (5) The right and left screens cannot display the same picture at the same time.
Changing the channels for the Split Screen
Swapping left and right screens
Select channels for the Split Screen by pressing
to switch the SPLIT SCREEN and

MAIN PICTURE source.

CH10 CH5
Changing the channels for the Main Picture

Viewing Videos

While Split screen is displayed, press switch modes.
Select channels for the Main Picture by pressing CH or use the remote control numeric keypad.

CH10 CH6

VIDEO 1
Searching the other channels

SEARCH OPEN/CLOSE SEARCH

Press OPEN/CLOSE to search the other channels.

CH10 CH11 CH12 CH13

Search Frames Press
again to stop the search.
This returns the screen to its previous condition.

H-FREQ. V-FREQ.

31.5 kHz 60.0 Hz
Operating peripheral equipment using the remote control
Programming The Illuminated Remote Control Using Access Codes
The Universal Remote Control can be programmed to operate many manufacturers components, using the component function buttons for VCR, DVD, AUX, RCVR, TV, DTV CABLE or DBS. Follow the procedures for programming your Remote Control with or without a code for the component.
Determine the manufacturer of the component and look in the table for the code.
Confirm that the external component is plugged in and operating. Turn the component off.
Press POWER and ACTION together, for at least 5 seconds. After 5 seconds, all the illuminated mode keys will begin to flash. Release the POWER and ACTION keys.
Press the mode key. The mode key will illuminate steadily, all others will go out.
Enter the 3-digit component code using the Remote Control numeric keypad.
Press the Remote Control the component will turn on.
to test the component. If the procedure is successful,
Default Modes For Remote Control Device Operates TV TV (Panasonic Only) DTV DTV (Panasonic Only) CABLE CABLE (Preset) DBS DBS (Preset) VCR VCR (Preset) DVD/CD DVD and CD (Preset) Personal Video Recorders, AUX Tape and VCR2 RCVR Audio Receiver (Preset)
Default Panasonic TV Codes Panasonic DTV Codes Panasonic CABLE Codes Panasonic DBS Codes Panasonic VCR Codes Panasonic DVD Codes Panasonic Personal Video Recorders Code Panasonic RCVR Code
Helpful Hints: Unsuccessful Code
If the component does not operate with the Remote Control, repeat the procedure using another code. (Some brands have multiple codes). If an incorrect code is entered, or if the procedure takes longer than 30 seconds,the programming will fail.
Programming Without A Code (When the code is not known)
This procedure searches all codes and is called the sequence method.
Confirm that the external component is plugged in and on. Turn the component off.
Press POWER and ACTION together, for at least 5 seconds. After 5 seconds, all the illuminated mode keys will begin to flash. Release the POWER and ACTION key.

PC RGB input

Applicable input signals ( mark) signal name (480) /60i 525 (480) /60p 1,125 (1,080) /60i @480 @60 Macintosh13 (640 480) @480 @600 @600 @600 @85 Macintosh16 (832 624) 1,@60 1,@70 1,@75 1,@85 Macintosh21 (1,152 870) 1,280 1,024 @60 1,280 1,024 @75 1,280 1,024 @85 1,600 1,200 @60 horizontal frequency(kHz) 15.73 31.47 33.75 31.47 31.47 35.00 37.50 31.50 37.88 46.88 53.67 49.73 48.36 56.48 60.02 68.68 68.68 63.98 79.98 91.15 75.00 vertical frequency(Hz) 59.94 59.94 59.94 70.00 59.94 66.67 75.00 60.00 60.32 75.00 85.06 74.55 60.00 70.07 75.03 85.00 75.06 60.02 75.03 85.02 60.00 COMPONENT PC DVI

Note: Signals without above specification may not be displayed properly.

Specifications

TH-37PA20 Power Source Power Consumption Plasma Display panel Screen Size Dimensions (WHD) Mass (Weight) Channel Capability-181 Speaker Sound Audio Output Headphone FEATURES
AC 120 V, 50/60 Hz Maximum : 355 W Stand-by condition : 0.8 W Drive method : AC type 37-inch, 16 : 9 aspect ratio 32.20 (818 mm) (W) 18.15 (461 mm) (H) 36.97 (939mm) (diagonal) 42.13 (1070mm) 23.46 (596 mm) 3.90 (99 mm) 65.0 lb. (29.5 kg) Net VHF-12 : UHF-56 : Cable-125 Woofer 1.57 (40 mm) 8 , Tweeter 1.38 (35 mm) W [ 8 W + 8 W ] ( 10 % THD ) M3 (3.5 mm) Jack 1 Two screen display fuctions 3D Y/C FILTER BBE VIVA LINEAR PIP CLOSED CAPTION V-Chip Remote control Transmitter : EUR7603ZC0 AA Battery 2 Ferrite cores (small 5, large 5) AC Cord F type Antenna Adaptor (3C-2V 2, 5C-2V 2) Pedestal Fixing band Temperature : 34 F - 104 F (0 40 C) Humidity : 20 % - 80 % (non-condensing) RGB input D-SUB 15pin R,G,B / 0.7 Vp-p (75 ) HD, VD / 1.0 - 5.0 Vp-p (high impedance) AV INPUT 1- 3 VIDEO

(Phono Jack Type)

TH-42PA20 / TH-42PA25
AC 120 V, 50/60 Hz Maximum : 425 W Stand-by condition : 0.8 W Drive method : AC type 42-inch, 16 : 9 aspect ratio 36.22 (920 mm) (W) 20.39 (518 mm) (H) 41.57 (1056 mm) (diagonal) 46.06 (1170mm) 29.91 (658 mm) 3.90 (99 mm) 77.2 lb. (35.0 kg) Net
Accessories Supplied Operating Conditions Connection Terminals
1.0 Vp-p (75 ) Y : 1.0 Vp-p (75 ), C : 0.286 Vp-p (75 ) 0.5 Vrms 1.0 Vp-p (75 ) 0.5 Vrms 0.5 Vrms 1.0 Vp-p (including synchronization) 0.35 Vp-p 0.5 Vrms 24 pin 0.5 Vrms

(Mini DIN 4-pin)

AUDIO L-R

(Phono Jack Type 2)

AV PROG. OUT
TO AUDIO AMP COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT1-2

Y PB / PR AUDIO L-R

DIGITAL IN INPUT

DVI 1.0 AUDIO L-R

Note: Design and Specifications are subject to change without notice. Mass and Dimensions shown are approximate.
Customers Record The model number and serial number of this product can be found on its back cover. 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 Serial Number

Progressive Plasma Television

Operating Instructions

Model No.

TH-37PA20 TH-42PA20

Pedestal stand shown above is optional extra.
Please read these instruction before operating your set and retain them for future reference.

English

TQBC0627-2

Dear Panasonic Customer

Welcome to the Panasonic family of customers. We hope that you will have many years of enjoyment from your new Plasma TV. To obtain maximum benefit from your set, please read these Instructions before making any adjustments, and retain them for future reference. Retain your purchase receipt also, and note down the model number and serial number of your set in the space provided on the rear cover of these instructions.
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Table of Contents

Important Safety Notice.. 4 Safety Precautions.. 5 Supplied Accessories.. 7 Fitting remote control batteries.. 7 Quick start Guide.. 8 Choose Your Connection Type.. 8 Cable fixing band... 11 Mains lead connection.. 12 Plasma TV On/Off.. 12 Auto setup.. 13 Basic controls.. 14 Front panel controls and Remote control.. 14 VCR / DVD player Operation.. 15 Using the On Screen Displays. 16 Q-Link... 18 Auto setup tuning... 19 Auto setup.. 19 Tuning menu.. 20 Manual Tuning.. 21 Decoder (AV2/AV4).. 22 Shipping condition.. 22 Owner ID... 23 Setup menu.. 24 Aspect Controls.. 26 Sound menu.. 28 Picture menu... 30 Picture Adjustments (PC mode).. 32 Advanced settings.. 33 Adjusting Position and Size.. 34 Tuning your VCR and satellite receiver. 35 Tuning your TV to the VCR. 35 Multi Window... 36 Picture and text.. 36 Channel Search.. 37 Programme edit.. 38 TELETEXT Operation... 42 TELETEXT... 42 Connections.. 44 How to connect the Input/Output terminals. 45 How to connect the AUDIO OUT terminals. 46 How to connect the Headphones / AV3 terminals. 46 PC Input Terminals connection.. 47 Input signal that can be displayed. 47 Troubleshooting.. 48 For your Guidance.. 49 Pin Assignment.. 49 Specifications... 50
Trademark Credits VGA is a trademark of International Business Machines Corporation. Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple Computer, USA. S-VGA is a registered trademark of the Video Electronics Standard Association. Even if no special notation has been made of company or product trademarks, these trademarks have been fully respected.
CAUTION: Symptoms Check Do not allow a still picture to be displayed for an extended period, as this can cause a permanent after-image to remain on the Plasma TV. Examples of still pictures include logos, video games, computer images, teletext and images displayed in 4:3 mode. Note: The permanent after-image on the Plasma TV resulting from fixed image use is not an operating defect and as such is not covered by the Warranty. This product is not designed to display fixed images for extended periods of time.

4. Q-Link connection of Plasma TV, VCR/DVD recorder and Satellite Receiver using Scart and RF cables
For Q-Link to function correctly this set, VCR and Satellite Receiver must be connected as shown in the diagram below.
RF connections Connect an RF cable to the Antenna Input terminal of the Satellite Receiver. Connect an RF cable from the Antenna Output terminal of the Satellite Receiver to the Antenna Input terminal of the VCR. Connect an RF cable from the Antenna Output terminal of the VCR to this set Antenna Input terminal ( ).

AV1 Scart socket

AV2/AV4 Scart socket
Scart connections Fully wired Scart Cables should be used for all of the Scart connections. The AV2 Scart socket of the VCR must be connected to the VCR Scart socket of the Satellite Receiver. The TV Scart socket of the Satellite Receiver must be connected to the AV1 Scart socket of this set. Note: If using a Q-Link VCR then the AV1 Scart socket of the VCR must be connected to the AV2/AV4 Scart socket of this set. If your VCR is not a Q-Link VCR, please consult your VCR operating instruction book.

TV Scart socket

Satellite Receiver
Antenna Output terminal VCR Scart socket

AV2 Scart socket

Antenna Output terminal
Notes: Additional equipment and cables are not supplied. Further details of audio/ video connections can be found on pages 45 and 46.

Cable fixing band

Mains lead fixing
Connect power plug to the socket of the main body. 2 Fix the left clamper. 3 Fix the right clamper. 4 Install the ferrite core. Ferrite core (Large size) supplied.

How to fix:

How to release:
Fix by pushing in till a clicking sound is heard.
Pull up while drawing the knob.
Cable fixing bands Secure any excess cables with bands as required. To secure cables connected to Terminals, wrap the cable fixing band around them then pass the pointed end through the locking block, as shown in the figure. While ensuring there is sufficient slack in cables to minimize stress (especially in the power cord), firmly bind all cables with the supplied fixing band.
To tighten: To loosen: Push the catch Pull Pull

Mains lead connection

Connect the AC cord plug to the Plasma TV.

Plasma TV On/Off

Connect the mains plug to the mains Outlet Note: Mains plug types vary between countries. The mains plug shown at left may, therefore, not be the type fitted to your set. Press the On / Off switch on the Plasma TV to turn the set on: Power-On. Example: The screen below is displayed for a while after the Plasma TV is turned on. (setting condition is an example.) Power Indicator Remote Control Sensor C.A.T.S sensor Plasma C.A.T.S (Contrast Automatic Tracking System) Plasma C.A.T.S automatically senses the ambient light conditions and adjusts the brightness and gradation accordingly, to optimise contrast. (Effective when Viewing mode is set to Auto.) From the second time on, the below screen is displayed for a while (setting condition is an example). For VIDEO / COMPONENT / TV INPUT:

PICTURE

Press the button on the remote control to turn the Plasma TV to standby. Power Indicator: Red (standby) Press the button on the remote control to turn the Plasma TV on. switch on the Plasma TV

SET UP

Turn the Plasma TV set off by pressing the while it is on or in standby mode.

TV/TEXT

DIRECT TV REC

CH SEACH STILL

Note: The unit will still consume some power as long as the mains lead is still inserted into the mains outlet.

Auto setup

First, ensure that the recording device is in Standby mode, if it has Q-Link function and Satellite receiver is switched ON.
AUTO SETUP IN PROGRESS SEARCHING:PLEASE WAIT
Plug in TV and switch on. Programmes will appear immediately if your dealer has programmed the TV for you. If the TV has not been programmed for you then Auto setup will begin,your stations will be located,sorted into order and stored ready for use. TV to VCR /DVD recorder download If a Q-Link, NEXTVIEWLINK or compatible recording device has been connected to the correct Scart socket before starting Step 1 , programme information will be downloaded to the device via Q-Link.

TV/AV : To exit

DOWNLOAD IN PROGRESS PLEASE WAIT Programme : 11 Remote control unavailable
Downloaded tuning data will match the televisions. Not all recording devices support this download of programme information, some may require to be started manually. Refer to the devices operating instruction book. lf a recording device other than those described above has been connected, then there will be no download operation.
Notes: If the recording device has not accepted download data from the TV, you may need to select the Download option from the devices menu system. Refer to the recording devices operating instruction book. If Q-Link is not operating correctly, check the following: The Scart cable is connected to the TVs correct Scart socket. The Scart cable is connected to the VCRs compatible (Q-Link, NEXTVIEWLINK or similar technology) Scart socket. The Scart cable is a fully wired type. For further information on Q-Link and connecting equipment, see pages 18 and 45. The sorted programme order depends upon the TV signal, the broadcasting system, and reception conditions. If the order is not to your preference it can be rearranged. Refer to the Programme edit menu - see page 17 for details. If you have a digital satellite receiver, you can start Auto setup with the receiver set to any channel. You will then have to manually name the SAT position after Auto setup is complete. Refer to the Programme edit - see page 38 for details.
Prog. Position 7 All channels BBC1 BBC2 ITV CH4 S4C CH5 SAT No CH5 BBC1 BBC2 ITV CH4 S4C SAT No CH5/S4C No CH4/CH5 BBC1 BBC1 BBC2 BBC2 ITV ITV CH4 S4C SAT SAT No S4C BBC1 BBC2 ITV CH4 CH5 SAT No CH4/S4C No CH4/S4C/CH5 BBC1 BBC1 BBC2 BBC2 ITV ITV CH5 SAT SAT

Return Change Programme Select Option TV/AV Exit STR Button Store

Programme edit

5 : : : : :

Off Off Off Off Off

Normal Off Off

Delete

TV->VCR
During PC input signal To Picture adjust menu (see page 32, 33)

Picture

Normal Normalise Picture Mode Contrast Brightness Sharpness White balance Advanced settings
Press to display Setup menu screen. (see page 24, 25)

Setup menu

Q-Link AV2 out Teletext Off timer Side panel Power save Tuning menu Off TV FASTEXT Off Off Off Access

Normal 0 Normal On

During PC input signal (see page 34)
Normal Normalise H-Size V-Size H-Pos V-Pos Clock Phase Sync
Press to select On. Press to enter Advanced settings.
To Advanced settings (see page 33)
Advanced settings Normalise W/B High R W/B High B W/B Low R W/B Low B Gamma

Normal

H&V
Press to display Sound menu screen. (see page 28)

Sound menu

Volume Bass Treble Balance Headphone volume NICAM Mode Ambience

No service Music Off

Press to move the cursor up and down on the menu.
Press to access menus, adjust levels or to select from a range of options.
The STR button is used with a number of features to store settings after adjustments have been made or options have been set. The TV/AV button is used to exit the menu system and return to the normal viewing screen.
Tuning menu (see page 19, 20-23, 38-41)

Tuning menu

Programme edit Auto setup Manual tuning Decoder (AV2) Shipping Condition Owner ID Access Access Access Off Access Access
Programme edit (see page 38-41)

Auto setup (see page 19)

Manual turning (see page 21)
Programme down / up Serch down / up TV/AV E x i t STR Button Store
All current tuning data will be erased
STR : Start Auto setup TV/AV : To exit SETUP : Return to tuning menu

Return

Manual tuning
Shipping condition (see page 22)

Shipping condition

All tuning data will be erased
SETUP : Return to tuning menu TV/AV : To exit
STR : Start TV/AV : To exit SETUP : Return to tuning menu
Input signal selection by colour button
Input selection can be made by colour buttons, which match on screen button indication.

PC 16 : 9

AV3/S/PC

AV4/S/C

Colour buttons (Red, Green, Yellow, Blue)
AV4 input: Composite or RGB (Controlled by external source) S Video Component AV3 input: Composite AV2 input: Composite S Video S Video PC

Additionally, when using a Q-Link device themain features possible are the following :
The following features are only available from the device connected to the scart socket selected using Q-Link. (see page 24). TV / Recording device Auto Power On If you insert pre-recorded media into the recording device and press the Play button whilst the TV is in Standby mode, the TV will automatically switch on and select the correct AV input so that you can view the content. Recording device Auto Power Standby Whenthe TV is switched into Standby mode, the recording device will also switch into Standby modeif there is no media inserted, or if there is media inserted and the device is in Rewind or Stop mode. If aVCR is rewinding a tape, it will not switch into Standbymode until rewinding has finished. Recording device Image View On If the TV is in Standby mode and the recording device sends a menu to be displayed on the TV screen (e.g. Main menu), the TV will automatically switch On and the menu will be displayed. Some other devices may support this feature. Refer to the devices operating instruction book. This TV will also communicate with other recording devices that bear the following logos : DATA LOGIC (a trademark of Metz Corporation) Easy Link (a trademark of Philips Corporation) Megalogic (a trademark of Grundig Corporation) SMARTLINK (a trademark of Sony Corporation) Important Note: These recording devices may support some or all of the above functions. Refer to the devices operating instruction book. Not all recording devices support this type of data communication system. Somemay support certain features, but not others. Refer to the devices operating instruction book.Some features are only available from the device connected to the scart socket selected using Q-Link. (see page 24). If Q-Link is inoperative, first confirm that your Scart cable is a fully wired type. Ask your dealer for further details.

Auto setup tuning

Automatically scans all TV channels and stores them in memory. Auto setup automatically retunes your set. This feature is useful, if for example, you move house and wish to retune your set to receive the local stations.
Display the Tuning menu screen

Open the setup menu.

Move to Tuning menu. Access Tuning menu.
Move to Auto setup. Access Auto setup.
Programme edit Auto setup Manual tuning Decoder (AV2) Shipping Condition Owner ID

Access

Note: If you proceed with the next step all tuning data will be erased (all stations and their programme positions stored in your sets memory will be wiped out so the new settings can be stored).
Press to start Auto setup tuning, then the Searching screen will be displayed.
When Searching is complete the screen will return to the Turning menu screen. The best tuning position is automatically memorized. Once this operation is completed the TV will display programme position 1.

Press to exit from the Tuning Menu. This returns the set to the normal viewing condition.
Note: If an auto setup process is aborted midway, all channels that have been set up to that point will be saved to memory.
Press to display the Setup menu screen.
Press to select the Tuning menu. Press to Access the Tuning menu.
Press to select the menu to adjust.
Press to adjust or Access.
Press at any time to go back to watching TV.
Access in order to customise your programme settings (see page 38-41). (eg: adding or deleting a programme position.) Allows you to automatically retune this set. Useful if you move house and wish to retune your set to the local stations (see page 19). Allows individual programme positions to be tuned manually (see page 21). Lets you change the recording source on DIRECT TV REC (see page 22). Allows you to clear all tuning information and reset all control levels back to factory setting (see page 22). Allows you to enter a security code and address information (see page 23).

Pressing

after having adjusted some feature will store the setting as the default (replacing the factory setting).

Manual Tuning

Manual tuning of the programme position is available either from the On Screen Display menu or from the front panel controls. Turn this set on and select the broadcast channel. Follow the step on the previous page to display the Tuning menu screen.
(From the On screen Display menu)
It is possible on individual programme position.
Press to select the Manual tuning. Press to access the Manual tuning screen.

Access Off

Press to select the desired Programme Number. Press to search the higher or lower channel.
When the desired station is found, press to store. The programme position will flash. Press to exit from the Tuning Menu. This returns the set to the normal viewing condition.

Search Start.

(Via Front panel) 1 Press until Tuning mode is reached. 2 Press to access Tuning mode. 3 Press to move between Change programme, search

All tuning data will be erased Are you sure?

Are you sure?

Press to go back to watching TV, before tuning data is erased. (To exit from the shipping condition menu without changing any data.)

Owner ID

Owner ID allows you to enter a security code and adress information so that in the unfortunate event of theft it will help the Police to determine the owner. If the Owner ID information was not entered after Auto setup or it is necessary to alter some of the ID information it can be re-accessed via the Tuning menu.
Press to select the Owner ID. Press to access to Owner ID.
If Owner ID has previously been set, enter the PIN NUMBER (using 0 to 9 on the remote control) followed by STR to proceed, this will take you to the NAME option.
If no Owner ID has previously been set, enter the required 4 digit Owner ID PIN NUMBER (using 0 to 9 on the remote control). If a 4 digit PIN NUMBER was entered above, you will be taken automatically to the NAME line.
If not, move to the NAME line.
Change Character Select character TV/AV Exit STR Button - Enter PIN Number Return
Press to the change character. Press to select the character position. Repeat above until NAME, HOUSE NUMBER and POSTCODE are entered.

PIN NUMBER:

0123456789
You now have the opportunity to enter your details and help the police crack crime see instruction book
Press STR to store the details.
Change Character Select Return character TV/AV Exit STR Button - Store Owner ID
PIN NUMBER: NAME: HOUSE NO: POST CODE:
Press again, to confirm, when asked, Are you sure? The Tuning menu will be displayed. Press the TV/AV button to exit. We recommend that as soon as you have stored Owner ID details (or have exited the feature), the picture controls are reset to normal viewing levels. To do this, press the N button, found under the remote controls pull down flap.
For future reference, write your PIN NUMBER here :
Note: If you lose or forget your PIN number, contact your nearest Panasonic Dealer for advice.
The setup menu provides access to various advanced features and also to the Tuning menu.
Press to display the setup menu screen. Press to select the menu to adjust.
Press to adjust the desired setting.
Allows you to enable or disable data communication between this set and a compatible VCR or DVD recorder. (see page 8, 18)
Q-Link AV2 out Teletext Off timer Side panel Power save Tuning menu Off TV FASTEXT Off Off Off

AV2/AV4 out

Offers a choice of signals to send to the Scart socket selected in the Q-Link. You can choose from the current TV programme position, the signal entering AV1, AV2, AV3, AV4 or Moniter - the picture displayed on screen.

Left SP

Right SP
Usually set to On to receive a Stereo signal, but if reception deteriorates or if the service is not available then switch to Off. Mono (M1) and (M2) can also be selected if a Bilingual signal is being transmitted. This function is not available in AV modes.

No service On Music Off

Mode Sound quality can be improved when watching music or speech by selecting the appropriate mode Music or Speech. Press Music or to select Mode. Speech

Ambience

To enjoy a concert hall effect, turn Ambience to on. Press or to switch between ON and OFF.
The benefits of Ambience sound are enormous. You can be completely enveloped in sound; just as if you were at a concert hall or cinema. The Ambience effect can be obtained without the use of external Ambience speakers.
Press to display the picture menu screen. Press to select the menu to adjust. Adjust the desired level by looking at the picture behind the menu.
Press to exit from the Picture menu. This returns the set to the normal viewing condition.

Viewing mode

Picture menu mode will be memorized for each TV, AV mode. Press or to switch between modes

Dynamic Auto

Mode Dynamic Normal Cinema Auto

Normal Cinema

Normal Auto On
Function Displays a bright screen with maximum contrast. Displays standard image. Ideal for movies in the dark room. Automatically selects the mode that best suits the brightness of the environment.
In each Viewing mode setting, Contrast, Brightness, Tint (in NTSC only), Colour, Sharpness and Colour balance can be adjusted and stored to suit your particular viewing requirement (for example, you may require different settings for viewing sport, films, news etc.) Viewing mode offers you up to maximum of three separate settings for each signal source: RF, AV1, AV2, AV3 and AV4 (including RGB). Changes will be stored automatically. By analysing and processing the incoming picture, all three modes feature automatic enhancement.

Colour balance

The tape with known content is found and displayed. Pressing STR will store the setting.

Multi Window

You can watch two TV channels or input video source and television channel on the screen at the same time.
Press to display main picture and sub picture as shown. Press the MULTI WINDOW button (whilst the selector keys are on screen) to return to normal viewing.

Colour Bar Guide

Source Swap
The main picture and sub picture can be changed as below, using the red, green, yellow and blue buttons on the remote control while referring to the Colour Bar Guide shown at the bottom of the display.

[Picture and Picture]

Green Yellow

[Picture out of Picture]

[Picture in Picture]

Source Swap <<

>> Source

Swap <<

Source
Note: The Colour Bar Guide for the features (corresponding to the four coloured buttons on the remote control) will disappear MULTI after a few seconds. If you would like to select an operation when the Colour Bar Guide are not shown, press WINDOW once more and the Colour Bar Guide will reappear.

Picture and text

Press the TV/TEXT button, followed by the MULTIWINDOW button to move between viewing teletext and the picture and text feature. Picture and text lets you see the current programme and page of teletext side by side. Whilst using this feature, the remote control affects the teletext page; if you wish to make changes to the programme viewed press the TELETEXT button to return to watching the programme on its own then make the desired changes.

TELETEXT

TELETEXT mode

Picture and text mode

Channel Search
Select the desired channel after displaying still pictures of all stored channels on the screen divided into 9 sections. Up to 9 channels can be displayed at the same time. Press to display divided-by-9 screen of channels. Press to select channel number. The yellow channel number changes successively each time the button is pressed. Press to view the selected channel.

, Yellow, to view the TV

picture. When an update is received, the page number will be displayed on screen. Press to return to normal TV operation.
Update SET UP Press , Yellow to see the update of information on certain pages. When an update is received, the page number will be displayed at the top left of the screen. Press the Yellow button to view the page. TV/TEXT Press to return to normal TV operation.
Index When in FASTEXT operation
Press to return to the main index page. Depending on the way information is transmitted, this may have to be pressed more than once to return to the main index page.
TELETEXT Control Operation / Connections
Accessing sub pages When Teletext information exceeds one page, it may take some time for the automatic changing of the sub pages to reach the sub page you require. As each sub page is found its number is displayed at the top of the page so that you may select it; as more sub pages are picked up, the display at the top of the page changes, so that you are always offered the most recently transmitted selection of sub pages. In picture and text mode, use the left and right cursor buttons to select a sub page from the range displayed at the top of the Teletext window. In Teletext operation, use the following procedure to access sub pages: If the sub page you want to look at is not yet available, press the

button (to display

special functions) followed by the Yellow button to view the TV picture whilst waiting for more sub pages to be found. The sub pages found will be displayed across the top of the screen. When the sub page you are waiting for is available press the Yellow button to return to viewing the Teletext pages, then use the left and right cursor buttons to select the sub page of your choice. Notes: If you do not want the four coloured special function keys to be displayed on the TV picture PICTURE SOUND SET UP while waiting for a sub page to be found, press either the , or menu button
to clear the keys from the screen. Press the key once more to redisplay the keys. If you have cleared the special function keys from the screen and then used the left and right cursor buttons to select a sub page, whilst still viewing the TV picture, you must press the button then the Yellow button to display the Teletext page again. If the top of the page indicates that sub pages are being transmitted but the page displayed never changes, then the sub page number is there to show the page contents have been updated, there are no sub pages. SET UP button (to display Alternatively, if you know which sub page you require, press the

Notes: External surfaces of the unit may become hot during operation. But this is completely normal. See label on the base of this equipment for ratings and other information.

For your Guidance

Service
Before requesting service, please refer to the troubleshooting guide on previous page to determine the symptoms. To obtain service please contact your local Panasonic dealer quoting the model number and serial number (both are located at the rear of this TV).

Last position Memory

Certain functions have a last position memory, i.e. the setting at the time of switch - off will be the setting used when this set is switched on again: OSD language Programme Tint (M.NTSC/NTSC only) Headphone volume Contrast AV position Sharpness Volume Aspect Bass Standby Treble Brightness Balance Colour Status Colour balance Teletext mode P-NR Decoder(AV2) Volume correc. Q-Link (in AV mode only) Text language Mode of Sound 3D-COMB Viewing mode

Sleep Feature

If the set is not switched off when the TV station stops transmitting, it will automatically go to standby mode after 30 minutes, This function wil not operate when this TV is in AV mode.

Pin Assignment

Scart and S VIDEO socket information
AV1 Scart socket (RGB, VIDEO)
Socket Earth 21 CVBS out (video) 19 CVBS earth 17 Red in 15 Red earth 13 Green in 11 Green earth 9 Blue in 7 Blue earth 5 Audio out (L) 3 Audio out (R) CVBS in (video) 18 RGB status earth 16 Status RGB 14 Earth 12 - 10 - 8 Status CVBS 6 Audio in (L) 4 Audio earth 2 Audio in (R)
AV2 Scart socket (S VIDEO, Q-Link)
Socket Earth 21 CVBS out (video) 19 CVBS earth 17 S.C. - in 15 Earth 13 -11 Earth 9 -7 Earth 5 Audio out (L) 3 Audio out (R) CVBS in (video) 18 Earth 16 - 14 Earth 12 - 10 Q-Link data 8 Status CVBS 6 Audio in (L) 4 Audio earth 2 Audio in (R)
Suitable inputs for AV1 include RGB (Red / Green / Blue).
AV2 - Pins 15 and 20 are dependent on AV2 S-VHS / VIDEO switching.
AV4 Scart socket (RGB, S VIDEO, Q-Link)
Socket Earth 21 CVBS out (video) 19 CVBS earth 17 Red in, S.C - in 15 Red earth 13 Green in 11 Green earth 9 Blue in 7 Blue earth 5 Audio out (L) 3 Audio out (R) 2 CVBS in (video) RGB status earth Status RGB Earth (video) -Q-Link data Status CVBS Audio in (L) Audio earth Audio in (R)
Suitable inputs for AV4 include RGB (Red / Green / Blue). AV4 - Pins 15 and 20 are dependent on AV4 S-VHS / VIDEO switching.

Specifications

TH-37PA20 Power Source Power Consumption Normal use Standby Plasma TV OFF Plasma Display panel Drive method Aspect Ratio Contrast Ratio Screen size (No.of pixels) Sound Speaker Audio Output Headphone Applicable signals Colour System Scanning format PC signals L: Woofer (40 mm) 4 + Tweeter (35 mm) 1 R: Woofer (40 mm) 4 + Tweeter (35 mm) W (8 W + 8 W) (10 %THD) M3 (3.5 mm) Jack 1 NTSC, PAL, PAL60, Modified NTSC 525 (480) / 60i 60p, 625 (575) / 50i 50p VGA display VGA SVGA, XGA, SXGA, UXGA (compressed) Horizontal scanning frequency 15 - 110 kHz Vertical scanning frequency 48 - 120 Hz UHF: 21 - 68 Playback of NTSC tape from some PAL video recorders (VCR) Playback from M.NTSC Videorecorders (VCR) Playback from NTSC Videorecorders (VCR) 0.5 Vrms 1.0 Vp-p (75 ) Y:1.0 Vp-p (75 ) C:0.286 Vp-p (75 ) 0.5 Vrms 1.0 Vp-p (including synchronization) 0.35 Vp-p R,G,B/0.7 Vp-p (75-ohm) HD, VD/1.0 - 5.0 Vp-p (high impedance) 0.5 Vrms (high impedance) 220 V - 240 V 50 Hz / 60 Hz A.C. 243 W 1.8 W 1.0 W AC type 16:9 4000:1 37-inch 42-inch 818 mm (W) 461 mm (H) 939 mm (diagonal) 920 mm (W) 518 mm (H) 1056 mm (diagonal) 408,960 (852 (W) 480 (H)) [2,dots] 313 W TH-42PA20

Receiving Systems/ Band name
PAL I PAL 525/60 M.NTSC NTSC (AV INPUT ONLY)
OUTPUT AUDIO OUT INPUT AV3-Front VIDEO (RCA Pin Type 2) S-VIDEO (MINI DIN 4-pin) AUDIO L-R (RCA Pin Type 2) Y PB/PR (HIGH-DENSITY D-SUB 15PIN) AUDIO L-R (RCA Pin Type 2) INPUT/OUTPUT AV1-Rear AV2-Rear AV4-Rear ANT-Rear Operating Conditions Accessories Supplied Remote Control Transmitter Batteries Fixing band Ferrite core Dimensions ( W H D ) Mass (Weight) AUDIO L-R (RCA Pin Type 2)

AV4C-Rear PC

21 Pin socket (Audio/Video in, TV out, RGB in) 21 Pin socket (Audio/Video in, Audio/Video out, S-Video in, Q-Link) 21 Pin socket (Audio/Video in, Audio/Video out, S-Video in, RGB in, Q-Link) UHF Temperature : 0 40 C (34 F - 104 F) Humidity : 20 % - 80 % RH (non-condensing) N2QAJBR6 Size (TMME203 or TMME 187) 1 Large size 3, Small size mm 596 mm 99 mm 1170 mm 658 mm 99 mm 29.5 kg 35.0 kg
Notes: (1) Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. Mass and dimensions shown are approximate. (2) This equipment complies with the EMC standards listed below. EN55013, EN61000-3-2, EN61000-3-3, EN55020.
Customers Record The model number and serial number of this product can 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

Serial Number
Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.
Web Site : http://www.panasonic.co.jp/global/
Printed in Japan MBS0603S2063