Panasonic Progressive Plasma Television Th 37pa20 Operating Instructions

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PROG OUTCOMPONENT VIDEO INPUT
S VIDEO
DIGITAL
IN
VIDEOY
P
B
L
RL
R P
R
1212INPUT
VIDEO
TO AUDIO
AMPAUDIO
ANT 1 ANT 2SPLIT
OUT
Notes:
(1) To obtain optimum quality picture and sound, an Aerial, the correct cable (75 Ohm coaxial) and the correct terminating
plug are required.
(2) If a communal Aerial system is used, you may require the correct connection cable and plug between the wall Aerial
socket and your television receiver.
(3) Your local Television Service Centre or Dealer may be able to assist you in obtaining the correct Aerial system for your
particular area and the accessories required.
(4) Any matters regarding Aerial installation, upgrading of existing systems or accessories required, and the costs incurred,
are the responsibility of you, the Customer.Note: Certain cable systems offset some channels to
reduce interference or have Premium
(scrambled) channels. A cable converter box is
required for proper reception. Check with your
local Cable company for its compatibility
requirements. Incoming Cable from
Home AntennaIncoming Cable from
Cable Company
75 Ohm VHF/UHF
on back of TV  • For proper reception of VHF/UHF channels, an external antenna is required. For best reception, an outdoor antenna is
recommended. Antenna Mode must be set to TV.
 • Incoming Cable from Home Antenna
   Connect home antenna to ANT1 connection on back of television. Select TV mode and ANT1 in the SET UP menu.
    ( Cable Mode is preset at the factory. Antenna users must change to TV mode and select ANT1 in the Set Up Menu.)
VHF Aerial
UHF Aerial
Mixer
75 Ohm
Coaxial Cable
S VIDEOCHANNEL VOLUME ACTION INPUTVIDEO
INPUT 3
L   AUDIO   RPCHPJ
Connect headphones / earphones as follows.
You can listen to sound from the headphone Jack.
(M3 plug)
(Optional)
Connecting Headphones / Earphones
Cable Connection
Less than
4” (10 cm)Less than
4” (10 cm)
Ferrite core (large size)
(supplied)Less than
4” (10 cm)
Ferrite core (large size)
(supplied)
Less than
4” (10 cm)
Ferrite core (small size)
(supplied) F-Type Antenna
Adapter (supplied)
Antenna Connection 
						

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Follow this diagram when connecting your television to a cable box only.
Optional Equipment Connections
Note: The remote control must be programmed with supplied codes to operate the cable box (see page 58).
Procedure
1. Select ANT2 in the SET UP menu.
2. Tune the television to Channel 3 or Channel 4.
3. Using the cable box, tune to the premium cable channel you would like to view.
Note:
To use special features such as Favorite Channels and Channel Captions, ANT1 must be selected in the SET UP menu
(see page 24). Viewing a premium (scrambled) cable channel
Cable Box Connection
ANT OUTPUT
ANT INPUT
PROG OUTCOMPONENT VIDEO INPUT
S VIDEO
DIGITAL
IN
VIDEOY
P
B
L
RL
R
ANT 1 ANT 2SPLIT
OUT
PR
1212INPUT
VIDEO
TO AUDIO
AMPAUDIO
CABLE BOX
Incoming Cable CONNECTIONS ON BACK OF TV
CABLES NOT
SUPPLIED Push to open the front panel of the television to use the TV without remote control or to use the Audio/Video input jacks for
optional equipment.
Note:
The S-VIDEO connection provides higher quality picture. It overrides other VIDEO connections. Use INPUT 3, AUDIO L
and R with S-VIDEO connection. A second VCR, video disc player, video game equipment and DSS equipment can also be connected to the video inputs.
See the optional equipment manual for details.
Front Control Panel
Press TV/VIDEO  or 
 INPUT  to select VIDEO 3 input mode.
1. Connect equipment to front Audio/Video input jacks.
2. Operate optional equipment as instructed in equipment manual.
Procedure Note:
The front control panel can be used to access menus and
switch video mode when the remote control is not
available.
CHANNEL VOLUME ACTIONINPUTPCHPJS VIDEO VIDEO
INPUT 3
L   AUDIO   R
CAMCORDER
Cable Connection
Less than
4” (10 cm)
Ferrite core (small size)
(supplied)
Less than
4” (10 cm)
Ferrite core (large size)
(supplied) 
						

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Cable Connection
Follow this diagram when connecting your television to a VCR only.
Note: The remote control must be programmed with supplied codes to operate the VCR (see page 56, 57).
 VCR Connection
Procedure
1. Select ANT1 in the SET UP menu.  (See page 24)
2. Tune the television to the television program you would like to  view. Viewing a television program
Procedure
 • Option A
1. 
Press the TV/VIDEO button on the remote control to select the video input (VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, etc.) connected to your VCR.
2. Begin the video.
 • Option B
1. Select ANT2 in the SET UP menu.
2. Tune the television to Channel 3 or 4, depending on your VCR.
3. Begin the video. Viewing a video
Procedure
 • Option A (Recording and viewing the same program)
1. Select ANT2 in the SET UP menu.
2. Tune the television to Channel 3 or 4, depending on your VCR.
3. Using the VCR, tune to the television program you would like to record.
4. Begin recording.
 • Option B (Recording one program while viewing another program)
1. Select ANT1 in the SET UP menu.
2. 
Press the TV/VIDEO button on the remote control to select the video input (VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, etc.) connected to your VCR.
3. Using the VCR, tune to the television program you would like to record.
4. Begin recording.
5. Press the TV/VIDEO button on the remote control to switch back to TV mode.
6. Tune the television to the program you would like to view. Recording a television program
PROG OUTCOMPONENT VIDEO INPUT
S VIDEO
DIGITAL
IN
VIDEOY
P
B
L
RL
R
ANT 1 ANT 2
PR
1212INPUT
VIDEO
TO AUDIO
AMPAUDIO
S-VIDEO
VIDEO
ANT INPUT
ANT OUTPUT AUDIO
RL
SPLIT
OUT
CONNECTIONS ON BACK OF TV
Incoming Cable
CABLES NOT SUPPLIED
VCR Use either the S-Video or
the Video connection.
Ferrite core
(large size)
(supplied)Less than
4” (10cm) 
						

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Cable Connection
Follow this diagram when connecting your television to both a VCR and a cable box.
Notes:
(1) Similar connections are available at the INPUT 1, 2, 3 input terminals.
     Input 3 is located on the front of the unit.
     Select the desired VIDEO input position by pressing the TV/VIDEO button. (See page 21)
(2) When connecting video cables, priority is given to the S-Video cable when the S-Video input terminal and the video
input terminal are connected at the same time. Note: To use special features such as Favorite Channels and Channel Captions, ANT1 must be selected in the SET UP
menu (see page 24). Note: The remote control must be programmed with supplied codes to operate the VCR and cable box
(see page 56 - 58).
Note: To view a different channel while recording:
• Select ANT1 in the SET UP menu.
• Press the TV/VIDEO button on the remote control to TV mode.
• Tune the television to a program (except another premium cable channel).
Procedure
1. Select ANT2 in the SET UP menu.
2. Tune the television to Channel 3 or Channel 4.
3. Using the cable box, tune to the premium cable channel you would like to view. Viewing a premium (scrambled) cable channel
Procedure
1. Select ANT2 in the SET UP menu.
2. Press the TV/VIDEO button on the remote control to select the video input (VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, etc.) connected
to your VCR.
3. Turn the VCR ON.
4. Tune the VCR to Channel 3 or 4, depending on the switch setting on the back of VCR.
5. Using your cable box, tune to the premium cable channel you would like to record.
6. Begin recording. Recording a premium (scrambled) cable channel
VCR and Cable Box Connection
S-VIDEO
VIDEO
ANT INPUTANT OUTPUT
ANT OUTPUTANT INPUT AUDIO
RL
PROG OUTCOMPONENT VIDEO INPUT
S VIDEO
DIGITAL
IN
VIDEOY
P
B
L
RL
R
ANT 1 ANT 2
PR
1212INPUT
VIDEO
TO AUDIO
AMPAUDIOSPLIT
OUT
Use either the S-Video or
the Video connection.
Incoming Cable VCR
CABLE BOXCONNECTIONS ON BACK OF TV
CABLES NOT SUPPLIED
Ferrite core
(large size)
(supplied)Less than
4” (10 cm) 
						

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PROG OUTCOMPONENT VIDEO INPUT
S VIDEO
DIGITAL
IN
VIDEOY
P
B
L
RL
R
ANT 1 ANT 2
PR
1212INPUT
VIDEO
TO AUDIO
AMPAUDIOSPLIT
OUT
AUDIO INTPUT
RL
Cable Connection
 Digital TV - Set-Top Box (DTV-STB) or DVD Connection
This television is capable of displaying 1080i and 480p DTV signals when connected to a DTV Tuner set-top-box (STB). In
order to view DTV programming, the STB must be connected to the component video inputs (Y, P
B , PR ) of the television.
A DTV signal must be available in your area. Select the output of the STB to either 1080i or 480p.
This television also utilizes a progressive scan doubler, which de-interlaces the NTSC signal and progressively scans the
image. This allows you to sit close to the TV and not see the thin black horizontal lines (venetian blind effect) associated
with interlaced TV pictures.
Use this diagram to connect the Panasonic DTV-STB (Digital TV-Set-Top Box) or DVD Player to the back of your TV.
Note:
There are 2 sets of three video inputs, Y, P
B , and PR . Separated component color inputs provide luminance and color
separation. Furthermore, the L (left) and R (right) audio inputs must be used.
Amplifier Connection (TO AUDIO AMP)
To listen through a separate stereo system, connect an external audio amplifier TO AUDIO AMP outputs on back of
television.
Note: TO AUDIO AMP terminals cannot be connected directly to external speakers.
Select SPEAKERS OFF & FIXED AUDIO OUT to control audio functions through the external amplifier.
CABLES NOT SUPPLIED
DIGITAL TV OUTPUT
MAINVIDEO
AUDIO OUTPUTPBPRY
RL
PROG OUTCOMPONENT VIDEO INPUT
S VIDEO
DIGITAL
IN
VIDEOY
P
B
L
RL
R
ANT 1 ANT 2
PR
1212INPUT
VIDEO
TO AUDIO
AMPAUDIOSPLIT
OUT
DTV INPUT TERMINALS ON BACK OF TV CABLES NOT SUPPLIED
CONNECTIONS ON BACK OF TV
External Amplifier
Procedure
1. Select SPEAKERS ON located in the onscreen AUDIO menu.
2. Set amplifier volume to minimum.
3. Adjust television volume to desired level.
4. Adjust amplifier volume to match the television.
5. Select SPEAKERS OFF & VARIABLE AUDIO OUT from AUDIO menu.
6. Volume, mute, bass, treble and balance are now controlled through the television. Audio Adjustments 
						

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PROG OUTCOMPONENT VIDEO INPUT
S VIDEO
DIGITAL
IN
VIDEOY
P
B
L
RL
R
ANT 1 ANT 2
PR
1212INPUT
VIDEO
TO AUDIO
AMPAUDIOSPLIT
OUT
VIDEO
AUDIO
RL
Cable Connection
Program Out Connection (PROG OUT)
To use the television audio and video with optional equipment, connect the PROG OUT and TO AUDIO AMP connections
on the back of the television.
See optional equipment manual for further instructions for recording and monitoring.CONNECTIONS ON BACK OF TV
Procedure
1. Connect optional equipment to PROG OUT and TO AUDIO AMP terminals.
2. PROG OUT terminal display is the same as onscreen display.
How to connect the DIGITAL IN Terminals
When connecting a Digital Set -Top - Box to DIGITAL - IN, be sure not to select “SKIP” from the INPUT LABEL menu. Failing
to do so may result in a distorted display or black out (refer to page 35).
Connecting a Digital Set -Top - Box to DIGITAL IN
PROG OUTCOMPONENT VIDEO INPUT
S VIDEO
DIGITAL
IN
VIDEOY
P
B
L
RL
R
ANT 1 ANT 2
PR
1212INPUT
VIDEO
TO AUDIO
AMPAUDIOSPLIT
OUT
DIGITAL IN (DVI) cable
(Not supplied)
Digital Set-Top-Box
AudioDIGITAL IN (DVI) terminals
2 × RCA plug
By inputting a High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (
HDCP)
 high-definition picture source to the DIGITAL IN terminal
of this television, high-definition pictures can be displayed on the screen in their digital form. (
This DVI input terminal is
compliant with the EIA-861 standard and is not intended for use with personal computers.)
Note:
The DIGITAL IN terminal can only be used with 1080i, 480i or 480p picture signals. Set the Digital Set -Top - Box DIGITAL OUT
terminal Output setting to 1080i, 480i or 480p. For detailed information, refer to the Digital Set -Top - Box instruction manual. 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. MONITORVCR
OR
CABLES NOT SUPPLIED 
						

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PC Input Terminals connection
Notes:
(1) Computer signals which can be input are those with a horizontal scanning frequency of 15 to 110 kHz and vertical
scanning frequency of 48 to 120 Hz. (However, the image will not be displayed properly if the signals exceed 1,200 lines.)
(2) The display resolution is a maximum of 640 × 480 dots when the aspect mode is set to “4:3”, and 852 × 480 dots
when the aspect mode is set to “16:9”. If the display resolution exceeds these maximums, it may not be possible to
show fine detail with sufficient clarity.
(3) Some PC models cannot be connected to the set.
(4) There is no need to use an adapter for computers with DOS/V compatible D-sub 15P terminal.
(5) The computer shown in the illustration is for example purposes only.
(6) Additional equipment and cables shown are not supplied with this set.
(7) Do not set the horizontal and vertical scanning frequencies for PC signals which are above or below the specified
frequency range.
S VIDEO VIDEO
INPUT3
L   AUDIO   RPC
COMPUTER
Conversion adapter 
(if necessary)
RGB
D-sub 15p Stereo plug
PC cable Connect a cable which matches
the audio output terminal on the computer.
Less than
4 (10 cm)Ferrite core (small size)
(supplied)
Ferrite core (large size)
(supplied)
Audio
Less than
4 (10 cm)Less than
4 (10 cm)
1 678
39
45
1015 14 13 12 11
2
Signal Names for D-sub 15P Connector
Pin Layout for PC Input
Terminal
Cable Connection
Pin No.
1
2
3
4
5
Pin No.
6
7
8
9
10
Pin No.
11
12
13
14
15
Signal Name
R
G
B
NC (not connected)
GND (Ground)
Signal Name
GND (Ground)
GND (Ground)
GND (Ground)
NC (not connected)
GND (Ground)
Signal Name
NC (not connected)
NC
HD/SYNC
VD
NC 
						

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Power ON / OFF
AC cord connection
Connecting the Plug to the Wall Outlet
Note:
The TV’s power cord must first be plugged into the wall
outlet and then turned on at the POWER switch (standby
mode).
Press the POWER switch on the TV to turn the set on.
POWER-ON: Red
When the set is on press the POWER switch on the TV
to turn the set off.
STANDBY: No light
Example: The screen below is displayed for a while after
the TV is turned on. (setting condition is an
example.)
Press the POWER button on the remote control to turn
the TV on: Red
Press the POWER button on the remote control to turn
the TV off: No light (standby)
How to Turn the Power On
POWER
Remote
Control
senserPower
indicater
CH 3
SAPJUST
VIVID
ACTION
TV
DTVCBL
AUXDV D
VCR
DBS
RCVR
CH
CH VOL VOL
RECALLSAPPC
MENU
MUTEASPECTTV/VIDEOLIGHT
POWER
POWER
Menu Language Selection
In SET UP Menu, Select IDIOMA/LANGUE to change menu language to ENGLISH, ESPAÑOL (Spanish) or FRANÇAIS
(French). (refer to page 24)Note:
The TV will still consume some power as long as the power cord is still inserted
into the wall outlet. Connecting the AC cord plug to the Plasma TV.
Ferrite core (large size) (supplied)Fix the AC cord plug securely to the
Plasma TV with the clamper. 
						

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INPUT
OUTPUTS-VIDEOPC CHANNEL VOLUME ACTION INPUTHPJVIDEOVIDEO3R   AUDIO   L
POWERS VIDEOPC CHANNEL VOLUME ACTION INPUTHPJVIDEO
INPUT3
L   AUDIO   R
Cable TV / VHF, UHF and CATV
Press to turn the TV on (See page 18). Press 
TV to operate the TV set with the
remote control.
Press to select the desired channel.
Select the desired volume level.
Notes:
(1) The channel number and volume level remain the same
even after the TV is turned off.
(2) Power consumption and howling sound can be reduced if
the volume level is lowered.1
2
3
4
Power switch
Remote control sensorOperation can be done
from the TV set.
• Channel selectors
• Volume adjusters
TV
POWER
ACTIONCH
CH VOL VOL
ACTIONCH
CH VOL VOL
DTV
AUXDV D
VCR
DBS
RCVR
RECALLPC
MENU
SAP
MUTEASPECTTV/VIDEOLIGHT
POWER
CBL
CH
CH VOL VOL
ACTION
TV
ACTION button
(Press to make
selections.)
INPUT button
(Change to input
signal.)
C.A.T.S 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 cable is connected to the TV antenna
terminal via a cable box or VCR, set the TV channel to
CH3 or CH4.
This does not apply when signal is input from VIDEO
INPUT.
Confirming
Confirm that registration with cable TV provider and
connection of equipment are completed. Turn the CABLE
BOX on and select the desired volume level.
Press while pointing the remote control
towards the CABLE BOX.
Note:
The remote control code number is set
for Panasonic products.
When peripheral equipment does not
operate, reset code (See page 54 - 55).
Operate the CABLE BOX and select the desired
volume level.
1
2
3Press  CBL  to confirm.
POWER
CBL
VHF, UHF and CATV
ANTENNA TERMINAL ON
THE BACK OF THE TV
CABLE BOXTo Antenna
Input
Incoming Cable
from Antenna  or
Cable TV System. Ferrite core (large size)
(supplied)
Less than
4” (10 cm) 
						

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Illuminated Remote Control
Location of Controls
Power button
Press to turn the TV ON or OFF (See page 18).
Note: The TV’s power cord must first be plugged into the wall outlet
and then turned on at the POWER switch (standby mode).
R-TUNE button
Switches to previously viewed channel or video mode. MUTE button
Press this button to mute the sound, press again to cancel the mute.
Operation of other Device
TV
DTVCBL
AUXDV D
VCR
DBS
RCVR
Mode Selection buttons
Selects the operation mode for the remote control. (See page 55)
VCR Mode Selection for Remote Control
Digital Video Disk Mode Selection for Remote ControlAux Mode Selection for Remote Control
TV Mode Selection for Remote ControlDigital Broadcasting Satellite for
Remote Control Receiver/Amplifier Mode Selection
for Remote Control
Digital TV Mode Selection for Remote Control
Cable TV Mode Selection for Remote Control
PIP or SPLIT FREEZE
TV/VCR Switch
TV/DBS Switch
-
-
PIP or SPLIT CH up/down
VCR CH up/down
TV/DBS CH up/down
-
-
PIP Search
-
-
OPEN/CLOSE
-
TV
VCR
CABLE/DBS
DVD/LD/CD
RCVR
TV
VCR
CABLE/DBS
DVD/LD/CD
RCVRPIP Minimize/Maximize
VCR REW/FF
-
Skip Search REW/FF
Surround 
-/+
-
PLAY
-
PLAY
-
-
VCR RECORD
DBS RECORD
-
--
Pause
-
Pause
--
STOP
-
STOP
-
Buttons Buttons
DevicePIP MAXFFSTOPPIP MINREWPLAYPAUSE
Buttons Buttons
DeviceSEARCHOPEN/CLOSERECFREEZETV/VCRPIP CH
VCR CH
ASPECT button
Change of screen size (See page 50).
R-TUNE
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