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Customer’s Record
The model number and serial number of this product may 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 identifi cation in the event of theft or loss, and for Warranty Service purposes.
Model Number Serial Number
Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.
Web Site : http://panasonic.net/
© 2007 Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. Al
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Operating Instructions Plasma Television Model No. TH-37PV70AZ TH-42PV70AZ TH-50PV70AZ POWER INPUT ASPECT EXIT OK MENU RETURN RG Y B SURROUND OPTION 13 2 46 5 79 8 0 RECALL MUTE CH VOL TEXT F.P. INDEX HOLD POWER REC VCR DVD PROGRAMME TV English Please read these instructions before operating your set and retain them for future reference. The images shown in this manual are for illustrative purposes only. TQBC2160
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Turn your own living room into a movie theatre! Experience an amazing level of multi- 2
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Quick Start Guide Viewing Advanced FAQs, etc. Turn your own living room into a movie theatre! Experience an amazing level of multi- media excitement Contents Be Sure to Read Safety Precautions ······································4 • (Warning / Caution) Enjoy rich multi-media Notes ···························································5 • Maintenance ···············································5 • Quick Start Guide ·········· 6 Accessories / Options ··············· 7 Identifying Cont
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Safety Precautions Warning Handling the mains plug and lead Insert the mains plug fully into the socket outlet. (If the mains plug is loose, it could generate heat and cause fire.) Ensure that the mains plug is easily accessible. Ensure the grounding pin on the mains plug is securely connected to prevent electrical shock. Do not touch the mains plug with a wet hand. (This may cause electrical shock.) Do not use any mains lead other than that provided with this TV. (This may cause fire or electrica
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Notes Caution Do not display a still picture for a long time This causes the image to remain on the plasma When cleaning the TV, remove the screen (“image retention”). mains plug This is not considered a malfunction and is not ( Cleaning an energized TV may cause covered by the warranty. electrical shock.) Typical still images Channel number and other logos When TV will not be used for a Image displayed in 4:3 mode long time, remove the mains plug Video game This TV will still consume som
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Accessories / Options Standard accessories Check that you have the accessories and items shown Remote Batteries for the Clamper (2) Operating Instructions OK Control Remote Control 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 Transmitter Transmitter (2) CH VOL EUR7651140 R6 (AA) • • TV Mains Lead Pedestal (ST-42H2-WK / ST-50H2-WK) TBLX0024 • (TH-37PV70AZ) TBLX0023 • (TH-42PV70AZ) Read the manual of the TBLX0025 • pedestal for installation. (TH-50PV70AZ) Installing remote’s batteries Using the clamper l
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Identifying Controls Quick Start Guide • Accessories / Options • Identifying Controls Changes the input mode AUDIO Function select AV4 IN V olume / Contrast / S VIDEO VIDEO L/MONO-R • Brightness / Colour / Sharpness / Increases or Headphones AV4 Tint (NTSC mode) / decreases the Bass / Treble / jack terminals programme position Balance / Auto Tuning (p. 30) (p. 30) by one. When a (p. 23) function is already displayed, press to Mains power increase or decrease On / Off s
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Basic Connection External equipment and cables shown are not supplied with this TV. Please ensure that the unit is disconnected from the mains socket before attaching or disconnecting any leads. When disconnecting the mains lead, be absolutely sure to disconnect the mains plug at the socket outlet fi rst. Example 1 Example 2 Connecting aerial Connecting DVD Recorder / VCR TV only TV, DVD Recorder or VCR Rear of the TV Rear of the TV Aerial AC 220-240 V 50 / 60 Hz Mains lead (supplied) Clamper Ma
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Auto Tuning Quick Start Guide • Basic Connection • Auto Tuning Search and store TV channels automatically. These steps are not necessary if the setup has been completed by your local dealer. Plug the TV into mains socket and switch On (Takes a few seconds to be displayed) 1 You can now use the remote • control to turn On the TV or turn the TV to standby mode. (Power LED: On) Select your system 2 select POWER INPUT System REGION System Selection Selection ASPECT EXIT China China China E.E
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Language Setting You can change language for on-screen displays. Display the menu MENU 1 POWER I N P U T ASPEC T EXIT OK MENU R E T U R N Select “Language” R G Y B access Main Menu 2 SURROUND OPTION VIERA Link Picture select 1 2 3 Sound 4 5 6 Setup Language 7 8 9 Select 0 EXIT RECALL M UT E Access RETURN CH VOL TEXT F .P . INDEX HOL D Select the language POWE R RE C VCR DVD PROGRAMME Language 3 English Chinese Français change EXIT Stor e Selec t RETURN store TV 10
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Language Setting Quick Start Guide • Many features available on this TV can be accessed via the On Screen Display menu. ■ How to use remote control MENU Open the main menu Move the cursor / select the menu Move the cursor / adjust levels / select from a range of options Access the menu / store settings after adjustments have been made or options have been set R E T U R N Using the Return to the previous menu On Screen Displays EXIT Exit the menu system and return to the normal viewing scree
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Watching TV Turn power on POWE R Mains power On / Off switch should be On. 1 POWER INPUT ASPEC T EXI T 1 BBS OK CH05 5.5MHz PAL Corontation Street Bad Signal Encrypted AD STTL TXT Stereo 45 MENU RETURN Information banner R G Y B OPTION DIRECT TV REC 1 2 3 Select a channel 1 2 3 4 5 6 up 2 4 5 6 CH or 7 8 9 7 8 9 down 0 0 RECAL L To select the two or three-digit programme number, e.g. 39 • 3 9 (in a short time) CH VOL Volume TEXT F.P. INDEX HOL D REC VCR DVD PROGRAMME TV 12
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Watching TV Viewing • ■ Other useful functions (Operate after ) Turn power on HOLD Hold Freeze / unfreeze picture OPTION Check or change the current programme status instantly change To change • Display the select Select a channel current Teletext Language programme Selects teletext language status Volume Correction Adjusts volume of individual channel or input mode Note Also possible to change the settings in Menu list (p. 20 and p. 21). • Display programme information R
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Watching Videos and DVDs Connect the external equipment (VCRs, DVD equipment, etc.) and you can watch the input. To connect the equipment (p. 8) The Remote Control is capable of operating some functions of selected Panasonic external equipment. Display the Input select menu 1 I N P U T ASPECT EXIT Select the input mode connected to the equipment OK watch Input Selection MENU RETURN 2 AV 1 AV 2 AV 3 select AV 4 OPTION DIRECT TV REC PC HDMI1 HDMI2 TV 1 2 3 Selec t EXIT Acces s You can also sele
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Watching Videos and DVDs Viewing • Panasonic equipment connected to the TV can be directly operated with the remote control. VCR / DVD switch VCR DVD ∗ Select VCR to operate Panasonic VCR or DVD equipment Select DVD to operate Panasonic DVD equipment or Player home theatre POWE R Standby Set to Standby mode / Turn on Play Playback videocassette / DVD Stop Stop the operations Rewind / Skip / Search VCR: Rewind, view the picture rapidly in reverse DVD: Skip to the previous track or title Press a
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Viewing Teletext You can enjoy teletext broadcasting, including news, weather forecasts and subtitles, if this service is provided by the broadcasters. What is FASTEXT mode? In FASTEXT mode, four differently coloured subjects are situated at the bottom of the screen. To access more information about one of these subjects, press the appropriately coloured button. This facility enables fast access to information on the subjects shown. What is List mode? In List mode, four differently coloured p
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Viewing Teletext Viewing • If you wish to hold the current page without updating Stop or resume automatic updating HOLD HOLD HOLD ■ To resume Return to the main index page INDE X INDEX Call up a F .P . Call up the page stored in “blue”. favourite • Factory setting is “P103”. • pages Watch TV and Teletext in two windows at once View in MENU Select Picture and text multi (Press twice) • On or Off window Operations can be made only in Teletext screen. • (List mode only) Store frequently vi
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How to Use Menu Functions Various menus allow you to make settings for the picture, sound, and other functions. Display the menu MENU Displays the functions that can be set 1 • (varies according to the input signal) INPUT ASPECT EXI T Select the menu OK access Main Menu MENU R E T U R N 2 VIERA Link Picture select Sound SURROUND OPTION DIRECT TV REC Setup Language 1 2 3 Select (example: Picture Menu) EXIT Access 4 5 6 Select the item RETURN Picture Menu 1/2 7 8 9 3 Menu Dynamic Contra
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How to Use Menu Functions Advanced • (picture, sound quality, etc.) ■ Overview Main Menu VIERA Link Menu VIERA Link The menu of the accessed VIERA Link Control Recorder equipment Speaker Selection Home Cinema Picture (p. 29) Sound Setup Language Picture Menu 1/2 Menu Dynamic Contrast Brightness Select Colour EXIT Access Sharpness Tint Colour Temperature Warm RETURN CH Colour Set Colour Management Off P-NR Off Picture Menu 2/2 MPEG NR Off 3D-COMB Off Reset to Default Set (p. 20)
