Panasonic Digital High Definition Plasma Television Th 37px50 Operating Instructions

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Operating peripheral equipment
        Brand Code
Panasonic Replay TV100
Philips Tivo 101
Sony Tivo 102
Codes for Personal Video Recorders
        Brand Code
Denon 100
Ferguson 101
JVC 109
Mitsubishi 105
Nordmende 101
Panasonic 100
Philips 103
Pioneer 102
RCA 101
        Brand Code
Saba 101
Samsung 110
Sharp 108
Sony 104
Technics 100
Thomson 101
Toshiba 103
Yamaha 100
Zenith 107
        Brand Code
Admiral 226
Aiwa 233, 235
Carver 229
Denon 242
Emerson 239
Fisher 205
Harman Kardon 219, 220, 221, 223
Hitachi 207
Jensen 234
JVC 240, 241, 245
Kardon 223
Kenwood 200, 201, 211, 245
LXI/Sears 236
Magnavox 229, 232
Marantz 229
McIntosh 221
Nakamichi 210
Onkyo 214, 215
Codes for CD
        Brand Code
Optimus 208, 218, 220, 222
Panasonic 224, 225, 227
Philips 229, 230
Pioneer 208
Quasar 224, 225, 227
RCA 231, 237, 238, 247
Sansui 210, 246
Sanyo 205
Scott 210, 246
Sharp 242, 243
Sherwood 220
Sony 228
Soundesign 244
Teac 212, 216, 218
Technics 224, 225, 227
Victor 240, 241, 245
Yamaha 202, 203, 204
        Brand Code
Aiwa 223, 224, 225
Denon 231
Fisher 203
Jensen 214
JVC 229, 230
Kenwood 200, 207
Marantz 202
Nakamichi 205
Onkyo 208, 209, 213
Panasonic 216, 218
Codes for Cassette Deck
        Brand Code
Philips 222
Pioneer 204
RCA 226, 227, 228
Sansui 205, 210
Sharp 231
Sony 219, 220
Teac 210, 211, 215
Technics 216, 218
Yamaha 201, 202
Codes for DVD
DVD
DVD
AUX
AUX 
						

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Operating peripheral equipment
        Brand Code
Admiral 120
Aiwa 125, 126
Denon 134, 135, 136
Fisher 104
Garrard 113
Harman Kardon 115, 123
Jensen 129
JVC 132, 133
Kenwood 100, 108
Magnavox 127
Marantz 124
Mclntosh 116
Nakamichi 106
Onkyo 109, 114
Codes for Receivers
        Brand Code
Optimus 103, 127, 130, 131
Panasonic 118, 119, 121
Philips 123
Pioneer 105, 107
Quasar 118, 119, 121
RCA 103, 105, 127, 130, 131
Sansui 103, 111, 139
Sharp 134, 137
Sony 122
Soundesign 138
Teac 111, 112, 113
Technics 118, 119, 121
Victor 132, 133
Yamaha 101, 102
        Brand Code
Dish Network 105, 115, 116
Echo Star 105
(Echostar)
Express VU 105, 115
G.E. 106
G.I. 108
(General Instrument)
Gradiente 114
Hitachi 103, 111, 112
HNS (Hughes) 103
        Brand Code
Magnavox 101, 102
Panasonic 104
Philips 101, 102
Primestar 108
Proscan 106, 109, 110, 113
RCA 106, 109, 110, 113
Sony 107
Star Choice 103, 108
Toshiba 100
Uniden 101, 102
Zenith 127
Codes for DBS
        Brand Code
ABC 224
Archer 225, 232
Cableview 205, 232
Citizen 205, 222
Curtis 212, 213
Diamond 224, 225, 232
Eagle 229
Eastern 234
GC Brand 205, 232
Gemini 222
General 211, 219, 220, 221, 222, 223,
Instrument/Jerrold224, 225, 226, 227
Hamlin 212, 218, 240, 241, 242, 245
Hitachi 203, 224
Macom 203, 204, 205
Magnavox 233
Memorex 230
Movietime 205, 232
Oak 202, 237, 239
Panasonic 209, 210, 214
Philips 206, 207, 228, 229, 230
Pioneer 201, 216
Pulsar 205, 232
Codes for Cable Box
        Brand Code
Puser 232
RCA 215
Realistic 232
Regal 212, 218, 240, 241, 242, 245
Regency 234
Rembrandt 205, 232, 237
Samsung 205
Scientific Atlanta 211, 212, 213
Slmark 201, 205
Sprucer 205, 210
Stargate 205, 232
Teleview 201, 205
Texscan 244
Tocom 235
Toshiba 204
Unika 225, 232
Universal 222, 232
Videoway 206
Viewstar 229, 230
Zenith 200, 217
Zenith /Drake 200
Satellite
RCVR
DBS/CBL
DBS/CBL 
						

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Operating peripheral equipment
Mode Operational Key Chart
This chart defines which keys are operational after programming (if needed), while in the selected remote control mode,
DTV, CABLE, DBS, VCR, DVD ...etc.
   KEY NAME DTV MODE  CABLE MODE DBS MODE
POWER POWER POWER
NAVIGATION UP/DOWN CABLE CHANNEL UP/DOWN DBS NAVIGATION UP/DOWN
OK-DBS MENU
NAVIGATION RIGHT/LEFT-DBS NAVIGATION RIGHT/LEFT
DTV MENU--
PROGRAM INFO.-DBS PROGRAM INFO.
-EXIT DBS MENU
Select Channel Select Channel Select Channel
PREVIOUS STB CHAN CABLE PREVIOUS CHAN DBS PREVIOUS CHAN
DTV PROGRAM/DASH--
--
--
DBS CHANNEL UP/DOWN EXIT (EPG) ELECTRONIC
PROGRAM GUIDE
Info (EPG) ELECTRONIC
PROGRAM GUIDE
POWER
MENU
OK
CH
VOL
CHVOL
+-
R-TUNE
PROG
DVD/VCR CH
123
456
78
09
REC
EXIT
RECALL 
						

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Operating peripheral equipment
POWER POWER POWER POWER POWER POWER POWER
TV MUTE TV MUTE RCVR MUTE TV MUTE RCVR MUTE RCVR MUTE RCVR MUTE
TV INPUT SW-- -TV INPUT SW-RCVR INPUT SW
-- - - - -
---TUNER +/-
-- - ----
VOLUME -/+ RCVR VOLUME -/+VOLUME -/+VOLUME -/+ RCVR VOLUME -/+
-- -PVR MENU---
DVD DISPLAY TIME FORMAT---
-- -EXIT PVR MENU---
--
Select Channel--
-- - -DECK A/B-
-- ----
VCR REW/FFSEARCH REW/FF-VCR REW/FFTAPE REW/FF SURROUND +/-
PLAY PLAY PLAY PLAY PLAY PLAY-
PAUSE STILL/PAUSE PAUSE PAUSE PAUSE PAUSE-
STOP STOP STOP-STOP STOP-
VCR RECORD--PVR RECORD VCR RECORDTAPE RECORD-
TV/VCR SWITCH-- -TV/VCR SWITCH--
-- -
-
OPEN/CLOSE OPEN/CLOSE---
DVD/CD MODE AUX MODE
KEY NAME VCR MODERCVR MODE
(DVD) (CD) (PVR) (VCR2) (TAPE)
NAVIGATION
UP/DOWNNEXT/PREVIOUS
TRACK
ONSCREEN VCR
DISPLAYONSCREEN VCRDISPLAY
1.... AV1
2.... AV2
3.... AV3
4.... AV4
5.... CD
6.... TUNER
7.... PHONO
8.... TAPE
9.... AUX
VCR CHANNEL
UP/DOWNVCR CHANNEL
UP/DOWN SKIP SEARCH
REW/FF
RCVR CENTER+/-
NAVIGATION
UP/DOWN
NAVIGATION
RIGHT/LEFT
PREVIOUS CHAN
RELAY ZONES
PVR
RETURN TO LIVE
PVR CHANNEL
UP/DOWN
PVR
QUICK SKIP
REMOTE
BUTTONS
NAVIGATION
RIGHT/LEFT
LIGHT
POWER
MUTE
TV/VIDEO
MENU
RECALL
EXIT
R-TUNE
PROG
FF REW
PLAY
PAUSE
STOP
DVD/VCR CH
OK
CH
VOL
CHVOL
+-
123
456
78
09
REC
TV/VCR
OPEN/CLOSE
1.... AV1
2.... AV2
3.... AV3
4.... AV4
5.... CD
6.... TUNER
7.... PHONO
8.... TAPE
9.... AUX 
						

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AV  IN
R           LAUDIO IN
S VIDEO
VIDEO
LL
R RY
VIDEO
AUDIO
PB
PR
PB
PR
YY
PROGOUTTO AUDIO AMPCOMPONENT VIDEO
 INPUT 12 INPUT 2  INPUT 1
Power Source
Power Consumption
Maximum
Stand-by condition
TH-37PX50U TH-42PX50U TH-50PX50U
AC 120 V, 50/60 Hz
 325 W
0.6 W (with CableCARDTM: 18.0 W)
signal namehorizontal verticalfrequency(kHz) frequency(Hz)
1NTSC 15.73 59.94
Applicable input signals (∗ mark) VIDEO input
Note: Signals without above specification may not be displayed properly.signal name
horizontalvertical
COMPONENTHDMIfrequency(kHz) frequency(Hz)
1525 (480) /60i 15.73 59.94∗∗
2525 (480) /60p 31.47 59.94∗∗
3750 (720) /60p 45.00 59.94∗∗
41,125 (1,080) /60i 33.75 59.94∗∗COMPONENT input
VIDEO input
 HDMI input
VIDEO/COMPONENT/HDMI input signals
Specifications
 399 W
0.6 W (with CableCARDTM: 22.0 W)
 525 W
0.6 W (with CableCARDTM: 22.0 W)
AV INPUT 1- 2 VIDEO 1.0 Vp-p (75 Ω)(Phono Jack Type)S-VIDEO Y : 1.0 Vp-p (75 Ω), C : 0.286 Vp-p (75 Ω)(Mini DIN 4-pin)AUDIO L-R 0.5 Vrms(Phono Jack Type × 2)
AV  PROG. OUT VIDEO 1.0 Vp-p (75 Ω)(Phono Jack Type)AUDIO L-R 0.5 Vrms(Phono Jack Type × 2)
COMPONENT VIDEOY1.0 Vp-p (including synchronization)
INPUT1-2 PB / PR± 0.35 Vp-p
AUDIO L-R 0.5 Vrms
(Phono Jack Type × 2)
HDMIHDMI type A Connector
AUDIO L-R 0.5 Vrms
(Phono Jack Type × 2)DIGITAL AUDIO  OUTPCM / Dolby Digital, Fiber Optic
Plasma Display panel
Screen Size
( W × H × diagonal)
Channel Capability-ATSC/NTSCVHF/ UHF : 2-69, CATV:1-135
Operating ConditionsTemperature : 32 °F - 104 °F (0 ° –  40 °C)
Humidity : 20 % - 80 % (non-condensing)
Connection TerminalsSpeaker
Audio Output Sound
FEATURES
3D Y/C FILTER HDMI Cable CARDTM Slot
CLOSED CAPTION V-Chip
Accessories SuppliedRemote control: EUR7627Z60
AA Battery × 2
AC Cord
Dimensions
( W × H × D )
Mass (Weight)
Drive method : AC type 37-inch ,16 : 9 aspect ratio
Note: Design and Specifications are subject to change without notice. Weight and Dimensions shown are approximate.
Drive method : AC type 42-inch ,16 : 9 aspect ratioDrive method : AC type 50-inch ,16 : 9 aspect ratio
F-type antenna adapter (5C-2V × 1)
Pedestal
Cable clamper × 2
32 13/64 ” (818 mm) ×
18   5/32 ” (461 mm) ×36 31/32 ” (939 mm)36 
  7/32 ” (920mm) ×20 25/64 ” (518 mm) ×41   9/16 ” (1056 mm)43 
35/64 ” (1106 mm) ×
24 31/64 ” (622 mm)  ×49 61/64 ” (1269 mm)
38   7/64 ” (968 mm) ×
25 15/64 ” (641 mm) ×
  3 51/64 ” (96.5 mm)
42   3/64 ” (1068 mm) ×
27 39/64 ” (701 mm) ×
  3 51/64 ” (96.5 mm)
49 31/64 ” (1257 mm) ×
32   3/64 ” (814 mm) ×
  3 51/64 ” (96.5 mm)
66.14lb. (
30kg)76.06lb. (34.5kg)99.21lb. (45kg)
4 23/32 ” (120 mm) × 2 23/64 ” (60 mm)  × 2 pcs,  6 Ω
16 W  [ 8 W + 8 W ]  ( 10 % THD ) 
						

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Troubleshooting Chart
Before calling for service, determine the symptoms and follow suggested solutions.
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11
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17
27
20
17
27
30
11
15
 24,26,27
20, 22
10-14
39-42
39-44
12
24, 25
20
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31
17
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27
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8 Digitalization
of image
Image freeze up
Audio Break up
Page
Noisy Audio
Noisy Audio
Noisy Audio
No Audio
Noisy Audio
No Audio
Normal Audio
Wrong Audio
Normal Audio
Normal Audio Snowy Video
Multiple Image
Interference
Normal Video
No Video with
Snow
No Video
No Color
Normal Video
Black Box on
Screen
Normal Video
 Symptoms
Solutions
VIDEO AUDIO
Intermittent Remote Control Operation• Adjust the antenna location and connection.
• Adjust the antenna location and connection.
• Check the antenna lead-in cable.
• 
Move the television away from electrical
appliances, lights, vehicles and medical equipment.
• Increase volume
• Check Mute.
• Check Television Speakers on/off.
• Change channel.
• Stereo/SAP/Mono
• When using HDMI
• Set Input Setup properly.
• Check the antenna cables.
• 
Check if the power cord is plugged into the wall outlet.
• Adjust Brightness and Audio controls.
• Change channel.
• Check the cable connections.
• Program the remote control code.
• Check the second video source operation.
• Make sure that a PC is not connected to HDMI
input. Rarely, the TV will not display video in
HDMI input from devices with HDMI or DVI
output due to bad communication between the
TV and the devices. Should this happen, unplug
the HDMI/DVI device and plug it back in.
• Adjust Color settings.
• Change channel.
• Re-orient the ATSC antenna.
• Check signal meter. If the signal is weak, add a
signal booster to boost the signal strength.
• Check if the audio mode is set to Stereo or
Mono, not SAP.
• 
Change the audio of the HDMI device to Linear PCM.
• Check the  audio setting for HDMI. If there is functional
problem with Digital Audio, use Analog audio.
• Change CC (Closed Caption).
• Change the Closed Caption (CC) Analog settings
to other than T1, T2, T3 or T4.
• Replace the remote control batteries. 
						

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Troubleshooting Chart
Symptoms
Some parts of the screen
do not light up.
An after-image appears.
Whirring sounds can be
heard from the display unit. Plasma Display panel
Check
• The plasma display panel is manufactured using an extremely high level of
precision technology; however, sometimes some parts of the screen may be
missing picture elements or have luminous spots. This is not a malfunction.
• 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.
• The TV is fitted with a cooling fan to dissipate heat generated during normal
use. The rotating fan may cause a whirring sound but it is not a malfunction.
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Service in Puerto Rico
Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc.
Ave. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.5, San Gabriel Industrial Park,
Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985
Phone (787)750-4300, Fax (787)768-2910 
						

							Customer’s 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
Panasonic Consumer Electronics
Company,
Division of Panasonic Corporation
of North America
One Panasonic Way, Secaucus
New Jersey 07094 U.S.A.Panasonic Puerto Rico Inc.
(“PSC”)
Ave. 65 de Infanteria, Km 9.5
San Gabriel Industrial Park,
Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985
MBS0305S0
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