Panasonic Digital Progressive Plasma Television Th 37pd25 Operating Instructions

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SAP
 • Digital channel
Select the audio track (if available).
 • Analog  channel
Cycle through different audio modes.
ex. If receiving Stereo, SAP and Mono or receiving Stereo and Mono only:
EXIT
Exit menus.
CH
VOL
CHVOL
OK
MENU EXIT
 
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.
Stereo SAP Mono
A: 15-1
KPBS - HD
Add FAVTV-G 1080i
VIVID HDMI12:30 pm
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CC
SAP
Antenna designation,
Channel and program #
and Station identifier Rating ClockProgram Aspect
Picture mode settingPIP/SPLIT CH 
number or
Input information
Closed Caption
SAP indicationTime remaining
in Sleep Timer
Press OK button to add or delete the channel 
in the Favorite channel list (see page 30).
LIGHT
Light the remote control buttons. The selected button blinks when lit.
A -ANTENNA - B
Switch to (A or B) RF antenna input.
BBE
Turn BBE VIVA 3D OFF or ON (see page 29).
RECALL
Display or remove the channel banner.
Audio Track 1 of 1 (English)
Location of Controls
ASPECT
Change the screen aspect (see page 56). MUTE
Mute the sound. Press again to cancel the mute.
MENU
Display Main Menu or return
one step backward in
menus (see pages 24, 57).
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] 
						

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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 make the settings in Setup menu (see pages 36, 37).
TV
POWER
VCRDVD
DBSRCVRCBL
LIGHT
TV/VIDEOA -ANTENNA - B
SAP
123
AUX
ASPECT
MUTERECALL
BBE
CH
VOL
CHVOL
OK
MENU EXIT
Select the configuration of RF input depending on the signal source.
Press to select Input Setup.
Press to select Cable only, Cable/Antenna or
Antenna only.
Press to enter your selection.
This feature allows you to selectively auto scan channels.
You can scan All, Analog only channels or Analog & Digital channels.
Notes:
•If the EXIT button is pressed at anytime during Auto Scan, Auto Scan will be cancelled and the TV will return to the First
Time Setup menu.
•If a CableCARD is present during the First Time Setup and Antenna (A) is set to cable, Antenna (A) will not be scanned
due to the CableCARD providing the channel map.
First Time Setup
Input Setup
Cable/Antenna
Auto ScanSetting
1
2
CH
VOL
CHVOL
OK
CH
VOL
CHVOL
OK
Press to select the sub-menu.
Press to start Auto Scan.
After Auto Scan is completed, the TV tunes to the first channel found during Auto Scan.
CH
VOL
CHVOL
OK
First Time Setup
Input Setup Scan All
Antenna (A) Analog
Antenna (A) Analog & Digital
Antenna (B) Analog
Antenna (B) Analog & Digital
Auto Scan
CH
VOL
CHVOL
OK
1Press to select Auto Scan.
Press to enter the sub-menu field.
2
To return to the previous menu
Press  
MENU
 .
To exit the menu screen
Press   
EXIT
.Press to start the Auto Scan.
All available channels with a signal will be
programmed into memory.
Auto Scan
Input Setup 
						

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Watching TV programs
VHF and UHF
MENU
R-TUNE
PIP MIN
REWPIP MAX
FF
PLAYPROG
EXIT
VCRDVD
DBSRCVR
LIGHT
A -ANTENNA - B
SAP
123
456
78
0
9
AUX
ASPECT
MUTERECALL
BBE
STOPPAUSE
FREEZE
TV/VCR
PIP SPLIT MOVE
SWAP
SEARCHOPEN/CLOSEPIP CH
DVD/VCR CH
REC
CH
VOL
CHVOL
OK
POWER
TV/VIDEO
TV
CBL
1Press to operate the TV set with the remote
control.
2Press to turn the TV on.
3Press to select desired channel.
4Select the desired volume level.
POWER
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.
TV
CH
VOL
CHVOL
OK
CH
VOL
CHVOL
OK
Cable TV
1Select the TV channel 3 or 4.
2Press to operate the cable box with the
remote control.
3Press to turn the cable box on.
CH
VOL
CHVOL
OK
•Point the remote control towards the
cable box.
Notes:
•The remote control code number is set
for Panasonic products.
•To operate other manufacturer’s
product (see pages 59 - 64).
POWER
CBL
Make sure that registration with cable TV provider and connection of equipment
are completed. 
						

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Menu Navigation
1Press to display the Main menu.
2
MENU
CH
VOL
CHVOL
OK
Press to select the menu.
Timer
(see page 33)
Setup
(see page 36)
Lock
(see page 42)
3
4CH
VOL
CHVOL
OK
Press to enter the sub-menu field.
CH
VOL
CHVOL
OK
Press to select
the sub-menu.
Press to adjust
the sub-menu.
Picture
Color
Tint
Brightness
Picture
Sharpness
Normal
Other Adjust 
Pic Mode
Vivid
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26
63
50
No
ex. Picture menu
About
The About screen displays
assorted information about
the TV. Please have this
information when calling
Customer Care Center.
TV
POWER
R-TUNE
PIP MIN
REWPIP MAX
FF
PLAYPROG
VCRDVD
DBSRCVRCBL
LIGHT
TV/VIDEOA -ANTENNA - B
SAP
123
456
78
0
9
AUX
ASPECT
MUTERECALL
BBE
STOPPAUSE
FREEZE
TV/VCR
PIP SPLIT MOVE
SWAP
SEARCHOPEN/CLOSEPIP CH
DVD/VCR CH
REC
CH
VOL
CHVOL
OK
MENUEXIT
Picture
(see page 26)
Audio
(see page 28)
Channel
(see page 30)
Photo V iewer(see page 46) 
						

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Press to select Other Adjust.
Press to display the sub-menu.
CH
VOL
CHVOL
OK
[ To select Other Adjust sub-menu]
Press to return.
To return to the previous screen
Press to return to normal picture.
To exit menus
MENU
EXIT
Menu Navigation
1
CH
VOL
CHVOL
OK
2Press to select the sub-menu.
Press to select or activate the sub-menu.
Other Adjust
Natural
 Color
Video NR
3D Y/C Filter
Color Matrix
Freeze
Color Temp
Cool
SplitOn
Off
Off
HD 
						

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CH
VOL
CHVOL
OK
Press to select Pic Mode.
Press to select the picture mode.
• Vivid (default) : Provides enhanced picture contrast and sharpness for viewing in a well-lit room.
• Standard : Recommended for normal viewing conditions with subdued room lighting.
• Cinema : For watching movies in a darkened room. It provides a soft, film-like picture.
• Auto: Automatically senses the ambient light conditions and adjusts the brightness
and gradation accordingly, to optimise contrast.
CH
VOL
CHVOL
OK
Press to select the sub-menu.
Press to adjust the sub-menu. Lets you choose the pre-set picture modes that best suits the program you are viewing. This feature also affects Color
Temp setting (see page 27).
Note:
Each mode has its own picture settings (Color, Tint, Brightness, Picture and Sharpness).
1Press to select Other Adjust.
Press to display the sub-menu.
CH
VOL
CHVOL
OK
2Press to select the sub-menu.
Press to select or activate the sub-menu.
Other Adjust
Natural
 Color
Video NR
3D Y/C Filter
Color Matrix
Freeze
Color Temp
Cool
SplitOn
Off
Off
HD
Menu Navigation
Picture
Picture
ColorTintBrightness
PictureSharpness
Normal
Other Adjust 
Pic Mode
Vivid
31
31
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50
No
CH
VOL
CHVOL
OK
Pic Mode
Color / Tint / Brightness / Picture / Sharpness / Normal
Other Adjust
Item
Explanations
Color
Tint
Brightness
Picture
Sharpness
NormalAdjusts 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. 
						

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CH
VOL
CHVOL
OK
Press to select Color Matrix.
Press to select SD or HD.
• SD : When the input signal is a normal TV system (NTSC).
• HD : When the input signal is a High-Definition system (ATSC).
Notes:
• This feature is available only with 480p signal and not available with regular TV (NTSC) program.
• When viewing a non-standard DTV signal format, you can change color parameters manually for the best picture quality.
CH
VOL
CHVOL
OK
Press to select the sub-menu.
Press to adjust or activate the sub-menu.
Menu Navigation
CH
VOL
CHVOL
OK
Press to select Freeze.
Press to select Split or PIP.
Item
Explanations
Color Temp
(temperature)
Natural Color
Video NR
3D Y/C FilterTo 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.
 Color Temp (temperature) / Natural Color / Video NR / 3D Y/C Filter
 Color Matrix
Displays 480p input signals in a natural color from digital equipment adapters connected to COMPONENT VIDEO
INPUT (Y, P
B, PR) terminals.
Select HD or SD to automatically adjust color parameters for HD (high definition) or SD (standard definition).
 Freeze
This feature is used to freeze main picture and display it in a PIP or SPLIT frame, when the FREEZE button on the
remote control is pressed. Press FREEZE again to delete frame (see pages 53, 55). 
						

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CH
VOL
CHVOL
OK
Press to select AI Sound.
Press to select On or Off.
Audio
CH
VOL
CHVOL
OK
Press to select the sub-menu.
Press to adjust or activate the sub-menu.
1
CH
VOL
CHVOL
OK
Press to select Other Adjust.
Press to display the sub-menu.
2
Press to select the sub-menu.
Press to select or activate the sub-menu.
Item
Explanations
Bass
Treble
Balance
NormalIncrease 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.
Menu Navigation
Audio
Treble
Balance
Normal
Other Adjust Bass
7
7
31
Set
CH
VOL
CHVOL
OK
 AI Sound
Equalize overall volume levels across all channels. AI sound is not available in VIDEO input mode (see page 20).
Bass / Treble / Balance / Normal
Other Adjust
Other Adjust
BBE VlVA 3D 
Surround
Speakers
HDMI ln AI Sound
AutoOn
Off Off
BBE Off
On 
						

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Press to select Surround.
Press to select On or Off.
• On : For a stereo audio.
• Off : For a monaural audio.
CH
VOL
CHVOL
OK
Press to select Speakers.
Press to select On or Off.
• On : TV speakers operate normally.
• Off : TV speakers off. Notes:
• When “BBE VIVA 3D” is set to On, “BBE” and “Surround” setting are fixed to “On”.
• When “BBE VIVA 3D” is set to Off, “BBE” and “Surround” can be set individually.
CH
VOL
CHVOL
OK
CH
VOL
CHVOL
OK
Press to select BBE VIVA 3D or BBE.
Press to select On or Off.
CH
VOL
CHVOL
OK
Press to select HDMI In.
Press to select the mode.
• Auto : Automatically selects Analog / Digital signal.
• Digital : Digital Input only.
• Analog : Analog Input only.
Menu Navigation
Note:
This feature is effective when BBE VIVA 3D is set to Off.
 Surround
Enhances audio response when listening to stereo.
 Speakers
This feature is used to turn TV speakers On or Off (see page 16, Amplifier Connection).
 HDMI In
When using HDMI (see page 14), this feature will let you switch between Analog Input and Digital Input.
 BBE VIVA 3D / BBE
BBE VIVA 3DBBE VIVA 3D provides a musically accurate natural 3D image with hi-fi sound. The clarity of the
sound is improved by BBE while the width, depth and height of the sound image are expanded by
BBE’s proprietary 3D sound processing. BBE VIVA 3D is compatible with all TV programs including
news, music, dramas, movies and sports as well as electronic games. BBE VIVA 3D enhances the
surround sound effect, while maintaining the clarity of dialogue.
BBESound technology enhances speech intelligibility and restores the dynamic range of musical passages
to provide outstanding natural sound. 
						

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Channel
Press to select Surf Mode.
Press to select Favorites or All Channels.
Press to enter your selection.
1Press to select Channel.
Press to select the channel.
Press to add the channel.
To delete the channel, press again while the channel number is displayed.
• Repeat step 2 up to 16 favorite channels.
2
Press to select RF Input.
Press to select Antenna (A) or Antenna (B).
Press to enter your selection.
CH
VOL
CHVOL
OK
CH
VOL
CHVOL
OK
Allows you to create Favorite channel list from Antenna (A) or Antenna (B).
CH
VOL
CHVOL
OK
Menu Navigation
 Surf Mode
 RF Input
 Channel
CH
VOL
CHVOL
OK
Favorite
Surf Mode
All Channels
RF InputAntenna (A)
ChannelA: 2The maximum is 16 favorite channels.
Favorite
CH
VOL
CHVOL
OK
Press to select the menu.
Press to display the sub-menu.