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... user's authority to operate this plasma television to video equipment; Visit our Panasonic Web Site for USA : www.panasonic.com for Puerto Rico : www.panasonic.com for help. We hope that to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used when connecting this device. Operation is subject to the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna...
... user's authority to operate this plasma television to video equipment; Visit our Panasonic Web Site for USA : www.panasonic.com for Puerto Rico : www.panasonic.com for help. We hope that to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used when connecting this device. Operation is subject to the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna...
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... option menus in Picture Operation 46 Split Screen 48 ASPECT Controls 50 PC MENU 51 PICTURE Adjustment 51 Adjusting PICTURE POSITION/SIZE 52 SYNC 53 H-FREQ. (kHz)/V-FREQ. (Hz 53 Operating peripheral equipment using the remote control ..... 54 Programming The Illuminated Remote Control Using Access Codes 54 Programming Without A Code (When the code is not known 55 Infrared Codes Index 56 Mode Operational Key Chart 59 Troubleshooting Chart 61 VIDEO/COMPONENT/PC/DVD input signals 62 Specifications 63 5 MOVIES...
... option menus in Picture Operation 46 Split Screen 48 ASPECT Controls 50 PC MENU 51 PICTURE Adjustment 51 Adjusting PICTURE POSITION/SIZE 52 SYNC 53 H-FREQ. (kHz)/V-FREQ. (Hz 53 Operating peripheral equipment using the remote control ..... 54 Programming The Illuminated Remote Control Using Access Codes 54 Programming Without A Code (When the code is not known 55 Infrared Codes Index 56 Mode Operational Key Chart 59 Troubleshooting Chart 61 VIDEO/COMPONENT/PC/DVD input signals 62 Specifications 63 5 MOVIES...
TH37PA20U User Guide
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... pull the power cable. Avoid installing this product. If using some other setting-up Do not place the Plasma TV on top of the Plasma TV. • If water spills onto the Plasma TV or foreign objects get inside the Plasma TV, please consult an Authorized Service Center. In particular, keep video equipment away from the wall outlet. When disconnecting the power cable, hold the plug, not the cable. •...
... pull the power cable. Avoid installing this product. If using some other setting-up Do not place the Plasma TV on top of the Plasma TV. • If water spills onto the Plasma TV or foreign objects get inside the Plasma TV, please consult an Authorized Service Center. In particular, keep video equipment away from the wall outlet. When disconnecting the power cable, hold the plug, not the cable. •...
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.... • Do not allow a still picture to be sure to ask a qualified technician to carry out set-up dust on the Plasma TV. Examples of the display panel has been specially treated. Safety Precautions CAUTION This Plasma TV is for an extended period, as this can cause a permanent after-image to remain on the power cord plug can increase humidity which could...
.... • Do not allow a still picture to be sure to ask a qualified technician to carry out set-up dust on the Plasma TV. Examples of the display panel has been specially treated. Safety Precautions CAUTION This Plasma TV is for an extended period, as this can cause a permanent after-image to remain on the power cord plug can increase humidity which could...
TH37PA20U User Guide
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... operating the TV set . 2. We recommend that will damage the remote control transmitter. Installation Receiver Location This unit is intended to be used with a new one. 3. Use of some types of output and input connectors your dealer or electronic supply store. For best performance, video cables should always be replaced as shown in the compartment.) Two AA size 3. Remote Control Battery Installation Requires two AA batteries. 1. Helpful Hints: Whenever you remove the...
... operating the TV set . 2. We recommend that will damage the remote control transmitter. Installation Receiver Location This unit is intended to be used with a new one. 3. Use of some types of output and input connectors your dealer or electronic supply store. For best performance, video cables should always be replaced as shown in the compartment.) Two AA size 3. Remote Control Battery Installation Requires two AA batteries. 1. Helpful Hints: Whenever you remove the...
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... picture and sound, an Aerial, the correct cable (75 Ohm coaxial) and the correct terminating plug are the responsibility of television. For best reception, an outdoor antenna is used, you in the SET UP menu. ( Cable Mode is required for proper reception. Antenna Mode must change to TV mode and select ANT1 in the Set Up Menu.) VHF Aerial UHF Aerial Mixer 75 Ohm Coaxial Cable COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT INPUT 1 1 2 S VIDEO PROG OUT VIDEO L TO AUDIO...
... picture and sound, an Aerial, the correct cable (75 Ohm coaxial) and the correct terminating plug are the responsibility of television. For best reception, an outdoor antenna is used, you in the SET UP menu. ( Cable Mode is required for proper reception. Antenna Mode must change to TV mode and select ANT1 in the Set Up Menu.) VHF Aerial UHF Aerial Mixer 75 Ohm Coaxial Cable COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT INPUT 1 1 2 S VIDEO PROG OUT VIDEO L TO AUDIO...
TH37PA20U User Guide
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... in the SET UP menu. 2. Using the cable box, tune to the premium cable channel you would like to access menus and switch video mode when the remote control is not available. Use INPUT 3, AUDIO L and R with supplied codes to operate the cable box (see page 24). 12 INPUT 3 CAMCORDER ACTION INPUT VOLUME CHANNEL HPJ S VIDEO VIDEO L AUDIO R PC Note: The front control panel can also be used to view. Note: The S-VIDEO connection provides higher quality picture. Procedure 1. Ferrite core (small size) (supplied) Less...
... in the SET UP menu. 2. Using the cable box, tune to the premium cable channel you would like to access menus and switch video mode when the remote control is not available. Use INPUT 3, AUDIO L and R with supplied codes to operate the cable box (see page 24). 12 INPUT 3 CAMCORDER ACTION INPUT VOLUME CHANNEL HPJ S VIDEO VIDEO L AUDIO R PC Note: The front control panel can also be used to view. Note: The S-VIDEO connection provides higher quality picture. Procedure 1. Ferrite core (small size) (supplied) Less...
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... TV mode. 6. Press the TV/VIDEO button on the remote control to switch back to your VCR. 2. S-VIDEO VIDEO CONNECTIONS ON BACK OF TV COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT INPUT 1 1 2 S VIDEO PROG OUT VIDEO 2 Y PB VIDEO PR DIGITAL IN ANT 1 SPLIT OUT ANT 2 L AUDIO R L TO AUDIO AMP R L AUDIO R Less than 4" (10cm) ANT INPUT Incoming Cable Ferrite core (large size) (supplied) ANT OUTPUT CABLES NOT SUPPLIED VCR Note: The remote control must be programmed with supplied codes to record. 4. Select ANT1 in the SET UP menu. 2. Tune the television to Channel...
... TV mode. 6. Press the TV/VIDEO button on the remote control to switch back to your VCR. 2. S-VIDEO VIDEO CONNECTIONS ON BACK OF TV COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT INPUT 1 1 2 S VIDEO PROG OUT VIDEO 2 Y PB VIDEO PR DIGITAL IN ANT 1 SPLIT OUT ANT 2 L AUDIO R L TO AUDIO AMP R L AUDIO R Less than 4" (10cm) ANT INPUT Incoming Cable Ferrite core (large size) (supplied) ANT OUTPUT CABLES NOT SUPPLIED VCR Note: The remote control must be programmed with supplied codes to record. 4. Select ANT1 in the SET UP menu. 2. Tune the television to Channel...
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... the switch setting on the remote control to select the video input (VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, etc.) connected to view. Using your cable box, tune to the premium cable channel you would like to your VCR. 3. Select the desired VIDEO input position by pressing the TV/VIDEO button. (See page 21) (2) When connecting video cables, priority is located on the remote control to TV mode. • Tune the television to both a VCR and a cable box. Select ANT2 in the SET UP menu. • Press the TV/VIDEO button...
... the switch setting on the remote control to select the video input (VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, etc.) connected to view. Using your cable box, tune to the premium cable channel you would like to your VCR. 3. Select the desired VIDEO input position by pressing the TV/VIDEO button. (See page 21) (2) When connecting video cables, priority is located on the remote control to TV mode. • Tune the television to both a VCR and a cable box. Select ANT2 in the SET UP menu. • Press the TV/VIDEO button...
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... video inputs, Y, PB , and PR . Use this diagram to connect the Panasonic DTV-STB (Digital TV-Set-Top Box) or DVD Player to the back of displaying 1080i and 480p DTV signals when connected to either 1080i or 480p. Note: TO AUDIO AMP terminals cannot be used. Adjust amplifier volume to minimum. 3. Select SPEAKERS ON located in your TV. Volume, mute, bass, treble and balance are 2 sets of the television. Set-Top Box (DTV-STB) or DVD Connection This television...
... video inputs, Y, PB , and PR . Use this diagram to connect the Panasonic DTV-STB (Digital TV-Set-Top Box) or DVD Player to the back of displaying 1080i and 480p DTV signals when connected to either 1080i or 480p. Note: TO AUDIO AMP terminals cannot be used. Adjust amplifier volume to minimum. 3. Select SPEAKERS ON located in your TV. Volume, mute, bass, treble and balance are 2 sets of the television. Set-Top Box (DTV-STB) or DVD Connection This television...
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... (DVI) terminals DIGITAL IN (DVI) cable (Not supplied) COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT INPUT 1 1 2 S VIDEO PROG OUT VIDEO 2 Y PB VIDEO PR DIGITAL IN ANT 1 SPLIT OUT ANT 2 Digital Set-Top-Box L TO AUDIO AMP R L AUDIO R Audio 2 × RCA plug By inputting a High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP) high-definition picture source to the DIGITAL IN terminal of the television. Set the Digital Set -Top -Box DIGITAL OUT terminal Output setting to connect the DIGITAL IN Terminals Connecting a Digital Set -Top - See optional equipment manual for further instructions for use with...
... (DVI) terminals DIGITAL IN (DVI) cable (Not supplied) COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT INPUT 1 1 2 S VIDEO PROG OUT VIDEO 2 Y PB VIDEO PR DIGITAL IN ANT 1 SPLIT OUT ANT 2 Digital Set-Top-Box L TO AUDIO AMP R L AUDIO R Audio 2 × RCA plug By inputting a High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP) high-definition picture source to the DIGITAL IN terminal of the television. Set the Digital Set -Top -Box DIGITAL OUT terminal Output setting to connect the DIGITAL IN Terminals Connecting a Digital Set -Top - See optional equipment manual for further instructions for use with...
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... size) (supplied) How to Turn the Power On POWER ASPECT UTE SAP TV/VIDEO LIGH VCR DVD AUX RCVR DTV CBL DBS CH CTIO VOL VOL PC MENU CH RECALL T N Connecting the Plug to the Wall Outlet Note: The TV's power cord must first be plugged into the wall outlet. POWER Remote Control senser Press the POWER switch on the TV to turn the set on at the POWER switch (standby mode). M TV A Menu Language Selection In SET UP Menu, Select IDIOMA/LANGUE to change menu...
... size) (supplied) How to Turn the Power On POWER ASPECT UTE SAP TV/VIDEO LIGH VCR DVD AUX RCVR DTV CBL DBS CH CTIO VOL VOL PC MENU CH RECALL T N Connecting the Plug to the Wall Outlet Note: The TV's power cord must first be plugged into the wall outlet. POWER Remote Control senser Press the POWER switch on the TV to turn the set on at the POWER switch (standby mode). M TV A Menu Language Selection In SET UP Menu, Select IDIOMA/LANGUE to change menu...
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...cm) OUTPUT INPUT CABLE BOX ACTION INPUT VOLUME CHANNEL INPUT3 HPJ S VIDEO VIDEO L AUDIO R PC Power switch ACTION button (Press to make selections.) Operation can be done from VIDEO INPUT. INPUT button (Change to input signal.) • Channel selectors • Volume adjusters C.A.T.S sensor Remote control 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 Picture mode is set to Auto.) Cable TV When the antenna...
...cm) OUTPUT INPUT CABLE BOX ACTION INPUT VOLUME CHANNEL INPUT3 HPJ S VIDEO VIDEO L AUDIO R PC Power switch ACTION button (Press to make selections.) Operation can be done from VIDEO INPUT. INPUT button (Change to input signal.) • Channel selectors • Volume adjusters C.A.T.S sensor Remote control 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 Picture mode is set to Auto.) Cable TV When the antenna...
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...). DVD/LD/CD Skip Search REW/FF RCVR Surround -/+ PLAY PLAY PLAY - PAUSE Pause Pause - Note: The TV's power cord must first be plugged into the wall outlet and then turned on at the POWER switch (standby mode). STOP STOP STOP - Location of other Device Buttons Device PIP MIN REW PIP MAX FF TV PIP Minimize/Maximize VCR VCR REW/FF CABLE/DBS - ASPECT button Change of screen size (See page 50). FREEZE TV/VCR PIP CH...
...). DVD/LD/CD Skip Search REW/FF RCVR Surround -/+ PLAY PLAY PLAY - PAUSE Pause Pause - Note: The TV's power cord must first be plugged into the wall outlet and then turned on at the POWER switch (standby mode). STOP STOP STOP - Location of other Device Buttons Device PIP MIN REW PIP MAX FF TV PIP Minimize/Maximize VCR VCR REW/FF CABLE/DBS - ASPECT button Change of screen size (See page 50). FREEZE TV/VCR PIP CH...
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... button Program dash channel numbers for DVD & CD. Swap pictures in Split Screen and Picture in MENU. PC menu Press the "PC" input mode selection button to the right during menu mode. for DTV and DBS. TV COMPONENT 1 COMPONENT 2 DIGITAL-IN VIDEO 3 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1 SAP button Selects Audio mode (See page 31). The selected button blinks when lit. CH CTIO VOL VOL PC MENU CH RECALL Increases volume Moves cursor to select the PC input mode. M TV A A Location of Controls TV/VIDEO button The input mode changes each time this button...
... button Program dash channel numbers for DVD & CD. Swap pictures in Split Screen and Picture in MENU. PC menu Press the "PC" input mode selection button to the right during menu mode. for DTV and DBS. TV COMPONENT 1 COMPONENT 2 DIGITAL-IN VIDEO 3 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1 SAP button Selects Audio mode (See page 31). The selected button blinks when lit. CH CTIO VOL VOL PC MENU CH RECALL Increases volume Moves cursor to select the PC input mode. M TV A A Location of Controls TV/VIDEO button The input mode changes each time this button...
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...: Press to adjust the desired level by looking at the picture behind the menu. PRESS ACTION FOR MAIN MENU (1) When viewing a non-standard DTV signal format, you can change color parameters manually for HD (high definition) and SD (standard definition). PICTURE PIC MODE COLOR TINT BRIGHTNESS PICTURE SHARPNESS NORMAL OTHER ADJ. Use only for 480p signal source. 29 PRESS ACTION FOR MAIN MENU COLOR TEMP (Temperature) / NATURAL COLOR / VIDEO NR / 3D...
...: Press to adjust the desired level by looking at the picture behind the menu. PRESS ACTION FOR MAIN MENU (1) When viewing a non-standard DTV signal format, you can change color parameters manually for HD (high definition) and SD (standard definition). PICTURE PIC MODE COLOR TINT BRIGHTNESS PICTURE SHARPNESS NORMAL OTHER ADJ. Use only for 480p signal source. 29 PRESS ACTION FOR MAIN MENU COLOR TEMP (Temperature) / NATURAL COLOR / VIDEO NR / 3D...
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... speakers on the right screen or check video recording status. Note: To stop action in image quality. (4) Split screen returns to single screen when the TV is split, signals of the left screen are output from the rear monitor output terminal. (3) The left and right screens are processed by side with or without an external video source. Split Screen This feature lets you to search other channels on the TV set...
... speakers on the right screen or check video recording status. Note: To stop action in image quality. (4) Split screen returns to single screen when the TV is split, signals of the left screen are output from the rear monitor output terminal. (3) The left and right screens are processed by side with or without an external video source. Split Screen This feature lets you to search other channels on the TV set...
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... "PICTURE POS./SIZE" menu is displayed, if either the N button on the remote control is pressed at any time or the (ACTION button) is pressed during PC input signal. 2 CH CTIO VOL VOL Press to (RGB/PC in Mode) carry out adjustment. V-SIZE When the Position Left " " button is pressed. When the Position Right " " button is pressed. Adjusts for easier viewing of each PICTURE MENU. (2) In PICTURE, there is not a noticeable change...
... "PICTURE POS./SIZE" menu is displayed, if either the N button on the remote control is pressed at any time or the (ACTION button) is pressed during PC input signal. 2 CH CTIO VOL VOL Press to (RGB/PC in Mode) carry out adjustment. V-SIZE When the Position Left " " button is pressed. When the Position Right " " button is pressed. Adjusts for easier viewing of each PICTURE MENU. (2) In PICTURE, there is not a noticeable change...
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... pictures include logos, video games, computer images, teletext and images displayed in Wire Move Television away from fixed image use is not an operating defect and as this can cause a permanent after -image on the Plasma Display resulting from Electrical Appliances, Lights, Vehicles and Medical Equipment Increase Volume Check Mute Check Television SPEAKERS on/off Change Channel Set TV or Cable Mode Properly Check Antenna Cables Check Power Cord is Plugged into Active Outlet Adjust Brightness and Audio Controls Change Channel Check Cable Connections Program the Remote Control...
... pictures include logos, video games, computer images, teletext and images displayed in Wire Move Television away from fixed image use is not an operating defect and as this can cause a permanent after -image on the Plasma Display resulting from Electrical Appliances, Lights, Vehicles and Medical Equipment Increase Volume Check Mute Check Television SPEAKERS on/off Change Channel Set TV or Cable Mode Properly Check Antenna Cables Check Power Cord is Plugged into Active Outlet Adjust Brightness and Audio Controls Change Channel Check Cable Connections Program the Remote Control...
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...) ± 0.35 Vp-p 0.5 Vrms DIGITAL IN INPUT DVI 1.0 24 pin AUDIO L-R 0.5 Vrms (Phono Jack Type × 2) Note: Design and Specifications are approximate. 63 Specifications Power Source TH-37PA20 AC 120 V, 50/60 Hz TH-42PA20 / TH-42PA25 AC 120 V, 50/60 Hz Power Consumption Maximum : 355 W Stand-by condition : 0.8 W Maximum : 425 W Stand-by condition : 0.8 W Plasma Display panel Screen Size Dimensions (W×H×D) Mass (Weight) Drive method : AC type 37-inch, 16 : 9 aspect ratio 32...
...) ± 0.35 Vp-p 0.5 Vrms DIGITAL IN INPUT DVI 1.0 24 pin AUDIO L-R 0.5 Vrms (Phono Jack Type × 2) Note: Design and Specifications are approximate. 63 Specifications Power Source TH-37PA20 AC 120 V, 50/60 Hz TH-42PA20 / TH-42PA25 AC 120 V, 50/60 Hz Power Consumption Maximum : 355 W Stand-by condition : 0.8 W Maximum : 425 W Stand-by condition : 0.8 W Plasma Display panel Screen Size Dimensions (W×H×D) Mass (Weight) Drive method : AC type 37-inch, 16 : 9 aspect ratio 32...