Panasonic Digital High Definition Plasma Television Th 37px50 Operating Instructions

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Antenna Connection
The RF input mode must be set to Antenna (see pages 19, 30).
Cable Connection
Note:
Cables and connectors are not supplied with this set.
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ANTENNA
Cable In
Mixer UHF VHF Back of the TV
75 Ohm Coaxial Cable
(5C-2V or higher specification) Antenna
Terminal
F-Type Antenna
Connector
CableCARDTM Connection
orIncoming
Cable signal Home antenna
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CableCARDTM allows you to tune digital and high definition cable channels through the cable antenna.
Consult your cable company on the availability of CableCARDTM.
Notes:
• If you experience keyboard or remote control function hang-up when using CableCARD
TM , unplug the TV and plug it
back on and try the controls again. If this condition persists, please call Panasonic Customer Call Center for further
instructions.
• Do not insert a PCMCIA card into CableCARD
TM  slot.
Procedure
Back of the TV
Upper side of the card 1. Connect the cable antenna to ANT connector.
2. Turn the TV on (see page 15).
3. Set the input mode to TV (see page 16).
4. Insert the CableCARD
TM (with upper side facing you) into CableCARDTM slot on the back of the TV.
Follow the messages displayed on the screen. 
						

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HDMI Connection
HDMI∗1 (High Definition Multi media Interface) is the first all digital consumer electronics A/V interface that supports
uncompressed standard. The HDMI terminal supports both video and audio information.
To the HDMI∗
1 input terminal, you can connect an EIA/CEA-861/861B∗2 compliant consumer electronic device, such as
a Set-Top Box or DVD player with HDMI or DVI output terminal.
Input a High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP) high-definition picture source to this HDMI terminal, so you
can display high-definition pictures on this TV in digital form.
∗1.
HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.
∗2. EIA/CEA-861/861B profiles compliance covers profiles for transmission of uncompressed digital video including
high bandwidth digital content protection.
∗3.HDMI-DVI conversion cable (TY-SCH03DH): available from Panasonic Website (USA only). Consult your consumer
electronics dealer for availability details. Notes:
•This input terminal is not intended for use with computers.
•1080i and 720p signals will be re-formatted for viewing on your plasma display.
Notes:
•This HDMI connector is Type A.
•If you connect equipment without a digital output terminal, connect to the COMPONENT VIDEO, S VIDEO or VIDEO
input terminal on the TV so you can enjoy an analog signal.
•If you cannot display the picture because your Digital Set-Top Box does not have a DIGITAL OUT terminal Output
setting, use the component Video Input (or the S Video Input or Video Input). In this case the picture will be displayed
as an analog signal.HDMI cable
Cable Connection
 Compatible VIDEO Signal
 Compatible sampling freguency of AUDIO signal through HDMI (L.PCM) : 48 kHz / 44.1 kHz / 32 kHz
1080i
720p
480p
480i
 No. of dots (H × 
V)
 1,920 × 
1,080i
 1280 × 
720p
 720 × 
480p, 640 × 
480p
 720(1,440) × 
480i
Vertical scanning frequency (Hz)
 59.94/60
 59.94/60
 59.94/60, 59.94/60
 59.94/60
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HDMI cable
HDMI  signal out
Set Top Box
DVD player Audio cable
•If connecting with an HDMI
cable, it is not necessary to
connect an audio cable.
•If connecting to equipment
that has only a DVI output
terminal, DVI or HDMI
adapter cables and an
audio cable are necessary.∗
3
•Select the audio setting in
HDMI In (see page 27). 
						

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Cable Connection
This TV is capable of displaying 1080i, 720p, 480p and 480i DTV signals when connected to a DTV Tuner Set-Top Box
(STB). This TV also utilizes a progressive scan doubler, which de-interlaces the NTSC signal and progressively scans
the image.
•To view DTV programs, connect the STB to the component video input terminals (Y, P
B, PR) of the TV. Component
color inputs provide luminance and separate color signal.
•Set the output of the STB to either 1080i, 720p, 480p or 480i.
•A DTV signal must be available in your area.
•Use a Panasonic DTV-STB (Digital TV-Set-Top Box) or DVD Player.
Digital TV - Set-Top Box (DTV-STB) or DVD Connection
Back of the TV
Component Video cable
Audio cable
Video Input Connection
Note:
720p signals will be converted to 1080i format and output to the display.
Note:
The S Video input will override the composite video signal when S Video cable is connected.
Connect either S Video cable or Video cable.S-Video cable
Video cable
Audio cable VCR
AV  IN
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AUDIO IN
S VIDEO
VIDEO
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VIDEO
AUDIO
PB
PR
PB
PR
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PROGOUTTO AUDIO AMPCOMPONENT VIDEO
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AUDIO
OUTVIDEO
OUT S-VIDEO
OUT
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COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT
AUDIO OUTPUT
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COMPONENT VIDEO
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AUDIO IN
S VIDEO
VIDEO
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VIDEO
AUDIO
PB
PR
PB
PR
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PROGOUTTO AUDIO AMPCOMPONENT VIDEO
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Set Top Box
DVD player
Back of the TV
CAMCORDER
VIDEO GAME
CONSOLE 
						

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See optional equipment manual for further instructions for recording and monitoring.
Program Out Connection (PROG OUT)
Cable Connection
Notes:
•Depending on your DVD player and DVD-Audio software the copyright protection function may operate and disable
optical output.
•External speakers cannot be connected directly to OUTPUT terminals.
•When ATSC channel is selected, the output from the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack will be Dolby Digital. When NTSC
channel is selected, the output will be PCM.
Amplifier Connection (TO AUDIO AMP)
Optical digital audio cable
Audio cable For a full Home Theater sound experience, an external Dolby Digital
* decoder and a multichannel amplifier must be
connected to the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal on the TV.
∗
Dolby Digital 5.1 channel surround sound delivers digital-quality sound. Dolby Digital provides five discrete full-
bandwidth channels for front left, front right, center, surround left and surround right, plus a LFE (Low Frequency
Effect) subwoofer channel.
Back of the TV
Notes:
•When a device (STB, DVD, etc.) is connected to the HDMI, COMPONENT, or S-VIDEO terminals (see page 12), only
audio signals will be output. No video signals will be output.
•When receiving digital channel signals, all digital formats are down-converted to composite NTSC video to be output
through Program Out terminals.
•Some programs contain Macrovision signal to prevent VCR recording.
Procedure
1. Select Speakers “Off” in Audio menu (see page 27).
2. Adjust the amplifier volume to the desired level.Amplifier
or
VCR
MONITOR
AV cableBack of the TV
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AUDIO IN
S VIDEO
VIDEO
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AUDIO
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PR
PB
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AUDIO 
INPUT
VIDEO
INPUT
RL
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S VIDEO
VIDEO
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AUDIO
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AUDIO OUT
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DIGITAL
AUDIO OUT
AUDIO INPUT
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 DVD recorder 
						

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DTVRCVRDBS/CBL
LIGHT
TV/VIDEOSLEEPEXIT
SAP
AUX
ASPECT
MUTERECALL
FAVORITE
POWER
CH
VOL VOL
+-OK
POWER button
Power ON / OFF
Connect the AC cord plug to the Plasma TV.
•Fix the power cord plug securely with the clamper
(see page 10).
Remote control sensor
Notes:
•The TV will still consume some power as long as the power
cord is inserted into the wall outlet.
•The First time setup screen is displayed only the first time
you turn the power on after purchase.
If you wish to change the settings of these items later,
select them via the Setup menu.1
The Main Unit
Volume adjustersChannel selectors
TV/VIDEO
Change the input mode.
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Press POWER button on front of this unit.
First time setup is displayed on screen.
(Refer to P18-19 for operation)3
POWER TV/VIDEO- VOL +CH
POWER button
Press to turn the TV’s
main power on/off.
Remote control sensor
Within about 23 feet (7 meters) in front of the TV set.
Power indicatorPower on: Red
Power off: No Light
Press to turn the TV on or off.
4
POWER
Connect the plug to the wall outlet.2
First time setup
Language
Clock
Auto program 
						

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TV
MENU
R-TUNE
PLAY
TV
FF REW
PROG
RETURN
VCRDVD
DTVRCVRDBS/CBL
LIGHT
TV/VIDEOSLEEPEXIT
SAP
123
456
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0
9
AUX
ASPECT
MUTERECALL
FAVORITE
STOPPA U S E
TV/VCROPEN/CLOSEDVD/VCR CH
REC
CH
VOL
CHVOL
OK
POWER
+-
Location of Controls
The Illuminated Remote Control
POWER
Turn the TV ON or OFF.
R-TUNE
Switch to previously viewed channel and input modes.Mode Selection buttons (see page 39)
TV:TV
VCR:VCR
DVD:DVD
DTV:
Digital TV
RCVR:
Receiver/Amplifier
DBS:Digital Broadcast System
CBL:Cable TV
AUX:Aux
Operation of other Device
(see pages 43, 44)
TV/VIDEO
Change the input mode.
•Press corresponding number key on the remote
control to select the input of your choice.
Note:
Video input can also be selected by pressing 
TV/VIDEO,
then the CH 
 
buttons, then pressing “OK” key. •Press to display the Input selection menu.
Input select
[1] TV
[2] Component 1
[3] Component 2
[4] HDMI
[5] Video 1
[6] Video 2 
						

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Location of Controls
SAP
 • Digital channel
Select the audio track (if available).
 • Analog channel
Cycle through different audio modes.
RETURN
Press to return to previous Menu.
 CH: Change to the next channel up.
 
: Move cursor upward during menu mode.
- 
VOL : Reduces volume.
- 
: Move cursor to the left
during menu mode.Choose menu and submenu entry.
VOL +: Increase volume.
 
+:Move cursor to the right during
menu mode.
 
CH: Change to the next channel down.
 
: Move cursor downward during menu mode. LIGHT
Illuminate the remote control buttons. The selected button blinks when lit.
RECALL
Display or remove the channel banner.
ASPECT
Change the screen aspect (see page 21). MUTE
Mute the sound. Press again to cancel the mute.
MENU
Display Main Menu
OK
MENURETURN
CH
VOL
CHVOL
+-
Stereo SAP Mono
15-2
ABC - HD- 10:30Andrew’s cooking show
1080I TV-GStandard4 : 3
10:00 am
30
CC
 
Channel, Program
and Station identifier
Clock
Closed Caption Rating Picture mode setting
SAP indication Signal resolution AspectTime remaining
in Sleep Timer
SAP
Program titleProgram end time
Audio Track 1 of 1
(English)
Direct program number selection buttons
PROG 
-: When tuning digital channel, press the button to enter the minor number in a compound
channel number.
• To enter the channel number
  ex. CH 15-1: [1]       [5]       [-]       [1]       [OK]
FAV ORITE
Channel numbers registered in Favorite are
displayed on the favorite tune screen. Select the
desired broadcast station with the cursor, or using
number keys.
SLEEP timer (minutes)
EXIT menus   Normal viewing, from each menu.30 60 90
0 
						

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First time setup
For your convenience, First time setup menu will be displayed on screen when the set is turned on for the first time. If
needed, follow the menus and procedures displayed on-screen for setting up the features.
You can also adjust the settings in Setup menu (see pages 29, 30).
Allows you to select the language used for On
Screen Displays.
Press to select “Language”.
Press to display Language
screen.
TVVCRDVD
DTVRCVRDBS/CBL
LIGHT
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SAP
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AUX
ASPECT
MUTERECALL
FAVORITE
POWER
MENURETURN
CH
VOL
CHVOL
+-OK
Language
First time setup
Language
Clock
Auto program
Press to select “Date”.
Press and release immediately to change the day; press
and hold to change the month.
 Date
Clock
Mode
 
Date
Time
Time zone
DST
Manual 
4 / 1 / 2005
9 : 43 AM
EST
On
OK
CH
VOL
CHVOL
+-
Press to select “Clock”.
Press to display the clock adjust screen.
Clock
First time setup
Language
Clock
Auto program
Press to select “English”,
“Español” or “Français”.
Language
LanguageEnglish
OKCH
VOL
CHVOL+-
OK
CH
VOL
CHVOL
+-
OKCH
VOL
CHVOL+-
Press to move  the cursor to .
Press to go to previous screen.
OK
CH
VOL
CHVOL
+-
Valid when Mode is set to manual.
Language
Language
English
OKCH
VOL
CHVOL+-
Press to select “Mode”.
Press to select “Manual” or “Auto”.
Manual : Registers the time set by user.
Auto :Updates the clock time by extracting time
information from the digital broadcast.
 Mode
Clock
Mode
 
Date
Time
Time zone
DST
Manual 
4 / 1 / 2005
9 : 43 AM
EST
On 
						

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Now scanning analog channel ...
Progress
Auto program is not available while the CableCARDTM is inserted.
You can scan All (Analog and Digital) channels. If needed, follow the menus and procedures
displayed on-screen for setting up the features.
You can also adjust the settings in Setup menu.
Auto program
Press to select “Time”.
Press to adjust “Time”.
If the button is held, the speed of change increases.
 Time
Press to select “Time zone”.
Press to select your zone.
 Time zone
Press to select “DST” (Daylight saving).
Press to select “On” or “Off”.
 Daylight saving
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Manual 
4 / 1 / 2005
9 : 43 AM
Clock
Mode
 
Date
Time
Time zone
DST
EST
On
Manual 
4 / 1 / 2005
9 : 43 AM
Clock
Mode
 
Date
Time
Time zone
DST
EST
On
Manual 
4 / 1 / 2005
9 : 43 AM
Clock
Mode
 
Date
Time
Time zone
DST
EST
On
OKCH
VOL
CHVOL+-
First time setup
OKCH
VOL
CHVOL+-
Press to select “Mode”.
Press to select “All” or “Analog ”. Press to select “ANT In”.
Press to select “Cable” or “Antenna”.
Press to select “Start scan”.
Press to start.
Channels available for reception will be set automatically.
1
2
3
OKCH
VOL
CHVOL+-
OK
CH
VOL
CHVOL
+-
Auto program
ANT In
Mode
Start scan
Cable
All
Auto program
ANT In
Mode
Start scan
Cable
All
Auto program
ANT In
Mode
Start scan
Cable
All
Valid when Mode is set to manual.
Valid when Mode is set to “Auto”.
To exit the menu screen
Press   
EXIT
OKCH
VOL
CHVOL+-
OKCH
VOL
CHVOL+-
Valid when Mode is set to “Auto”. 
						

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Watching TV programs
Notes:
•The channel number and volume level remain the same even after the TV is
turned off.
•Power consumption and howling sound can be reduced if the volume level is
lowered.
1Press to operate the TV set with the remote control.
2Press to turn the TV on.
3Press to select desired channel.
•You can also use the direct program number selection
buttons and PROG–button (see page 17).
4Select the desired volume level.
SLEEP
TV
R-TUNE
PLAY FF REWPROG
VCRDVD
DTVRCVRDBS/CBL
LIGHT
TV/VIDEOEXIT
SAP
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78
0
9
AUX
ASPECT
MUTERECALL
FAVORITE
STOPPAUSE
TV/VCROPEN/CLOSEDVD/VCR CH
REC
POWER
TV
MENURETURN
CH
VOL
CHVOL
+-OK
POWER
TV
OKCH
VOL
CHVOL+-
OKCH
VOL
CHVOL+-