Panasonic Progressive Plasma Television Th 37pa20 Operating Instructions

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TV
DTVCBL
AUXDV D
VCR
DBS
RCVR
POWER
CH
CH VOL VOL
PLAY R-TUNE PROGGUIDE RECALLSAP
PA G E EXIT
PIP SPLIT MOVE SWAPSTOP PAUSERECPIP MAXFFPIP MINREW
PC
MENU
FREEZE
TV/VCRPIP CH
VCR CHSEARCHOPEN/CLOSE
MUTEASPECTTV/VIDEOLIGHT
ACTIONCH
CH VOL VOL
RECALLPC
MENU
GUIDE PA G E EXIT
Direct program number
selection buttons Lights the remote control buttons.
The selected button blinks when lit.
Returns to normal viewing from the MENU screen.
Previous item in MENU. TV/VIDEO button
The input mode changes each time this button is pressed.
GUIDE button
for DBS.
Location of Controls
SAP button
Selects Audio mode (See page 31).
Page up/down for DBS,
skip +/- for DVD & CD.
Swap pictures in Split Screen and Picture in Picture operation
(See page 46, 49).PROG dash button
Program dash channel numbers for DTV and DBS.
PROG
Move PIP frame in Picture in Picture Operation (See page 47).
Split Screen (see page 48)
Picture in Picture Operation (see page 46)
COMPONENT 2DIGITAL-IN TV
COMPONENT 1
VIDEO 3 VIDEO 1VIDEO 2
PC menu
Press the “PC”
input mode
selection button to
select the PC
input mode.Changes to the next channel down
Moves cursor downward during menu mode.Increases volume
Moves cursor to
the right during
menu mode. Changes to the next channel up
Moves cursor upward during menu mode.
Press to display
time, channel,
sleep timer and
other options.
STEREO SAP MONO
Reduces volume
Moves cursor to the
left during menu
mode. 
						

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Basic Menu Operations
1
ACTIONCH
CH VOL VOL
Press to display the menu screen.
Press to select desired menu icon.
Press to enter submenu field.
2Press to select desired submenu feature.
Press to select or adjust.
ACTIONCH
CH VOL VOL
Press to select OTHER ADJ.
Press to enter option menu field.
ACTIONCH
CH VOL VOL
Proceed to selection and adjustment of
the option menu.
[ for OTHER ADJ.]
ACTIONCH
CH VOL VOLPress to return.
To return to MAIN MENU:  To return to previous screen:
ACTIONCH
CH VOL VOL
Press to exit from the MENU screen.
This returns the set to the normal
viewing condition.
To end adjustments:
PICTURE
PIC  MODE
COLOR
TINT
BRIGHTNESS
PICTURE
SHARPNESS
NORMAL
OTHER  ADJ.VIVID
 :
 EXIT
:
 SUB MENU  
SET
PICTURE
PIC MODE
COLOR
TINT
BRIGHTNESS
PICTURE
SHARPNESS
NORMAL
OTHER  ADJ.VIVID
PRESS  ACTION  FOR  MAIN  MENUSET
PICTURE
PIC  MODE
COLOR
TINT
BRIGHTNESS
PICTURE
SHARPNESS
NORMAL
OTHER  ADJ.VIVID
PRESS  ACTION  FOR  MAIN  MENUNO
PRESS  ACTION  TO  RETURN35 COLOR
PICTURE
PIC  MODE
COLOR
TINT
BRIGHTNESS
PICTURE
SHARPNESS
NORMAL
OTHER  ADJ.
PRESS  ACTION  FOR  MAIN  MENU PRESS     TO  ENTERPICTURE
OTHER  ADJ.COOL
ON
OFF
ON
SD
ON
SPLIT COLOR  TEMP
NATURAL  COLOR 
VIDEO  NR
3D  Y/C  FILTER
COLOR  MATRIX  
VM
FREEZE
PRESS ACTION  FOR  MAIN  MENU
PICTURE
PIC  MODE
COLOR
TINT
BRIGHTNESS
PICTURE
SHARPNESS
NORMAL
OTHER  ADJ.VIVID
 :
 EXIT
:
 SUB MENU  
SET
NORMAL PICTURE
PICTURE
PIC  MODE
COLOR
TINT
BRIGHTNESS
PICTURE
SHARPNESS
NORMAL
OTHER  ADJ.VIVID
PRESS  ACTION  FOR  MAIN  MENUNO
PRESS  ACTION  TO  RETURN35 COLOR 
						

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Basic Menu Operations
PICTURE
AUDIO
CHANNELS
TIMER
LOCK
SET UP
PICTURE
PIC  MODE
COLOR
TINT
BRIGHTNESS
PICTURE
SHARPNESS
NORMAL
OTHER  ADJ.VIVID
 :
 EXIT
 :
 SUB  MENU  
SET
PICTURE
PIC  MODE
COLOR
TINT
BRIGHTNESS
PICTURE
SHARPNESS
NORMAL
OTHER  ADJ.
PRESS  ACTION  FOR  MAIN  MENUPRESS    TO  ENTERPICTURE
OTHER  ADJ.NORMAL
ON
OFF
ON
SD
SPLIT COLOR  TEMP
NATURAL  COLOR 
VIDEO  NR
3D  Y/C  FILTER
COLOR  MATRIX  
FREEZE
PRESS ACTION  FOR  MAIN  MENU
MODE
BASS
TREBLE
BALANCE
NORMAL
OTHER  ADJ.STEREO  SAP  MONO
SETAUDIO
PRESS  ACTION  FOR  MAIN  MENUMODE
BASS
TREBLE
BALANCE
NORMAL
OTHEAJ.AUDIO
PRESS  ACTION  FOR  MAIN  MENUPRESS    TO  ENTER
OTHER  ADJ.
CH.  SCAN
FAVORITES
OTHER  ADJ.ALL CHANNELS
ENTER  CHANNEL     3 
FAVORITE  CHANNELS  
       2       5       8       10
     18     25
:  ADD
:  DELETE 
PRESS ACTION  FOR  MAIN  MENU
CH.  SCAN
FAVORITES
OTHER  ADJ.CHANNELS
PRESS ACTION  FOR  MAIN  MENUPRESS     TO  ENTERCHANNELS
PRESET  CAPTION
MANUAL  CAPTION
INPUT  LABEL
PRESS ACTION  TO  RETURN OTHER  ADJ.
CHANNELS
A&E
AMC
BET
BRAVO
CNBC
CNN/SI
COMEDY
COURT
PRESS  ACTION  TO  RETURNPRESET  CAPTION
ABC
CBS
FOX
NBC
PBS
CNN
ESPN
HBO
        PRESS   FOR
  MORE  CHANNELS
CHANNELS
ENTER  CHANNEL10
ENTER  CAPTION
PRESS ACTION  TO  RETURNMANUAL  CAPTION
TO  MOVE  CURSOR
TO  SELECT CHANNEL
CHANNELS
COMPONENT1
COMPONENT2
DIGITAL-IN 
VIDEO1
VIDEO2
VIDEO3
PRESS ACTION  TO  RETURNINPUT  LABEL
TO  MOVE  CURSOR
TO  SELECT  LEBEL
NO TIMERSLEEP  
TIMER1 
TIMER2 
CLOCK  SET    
PRESS  ACTION FOR  MAIN  MENUMON   FRI
          
             NO TIMERTIMER1
PRESS  ACTION  TO  RETURNDAY
ON  TIME
OFF  TIME 
ENTER  CHANNEL
SET       TIMER
CLOCK  SET
PRESS  ACTION  TO  RETURN
CREATE
CODE  FIRSTLOCK
PRESS  ACTION  FOR  MAIN  MENU
LOCK  SET          
V - CHIP  SET   
HOW  LONG?  
               
CODE    
PRESS  ACTION  FOR  MAIN  MANULOCK
OFF
U.S. MOVIES
SESTTING:
12HOURS BLOCK  PROGRAMS :
CHANG  CODE
    
OTHER  ADJ.SET UP
PRESS  ACTION  FOR  MAIN  MENU
ENGLISH
ANT1
NO
OFFIDIOMA/
LANGUE
ANTENNA
     ON  MUTE
     MODE
PRESS     TO  ENTER
OTHER  ADJ.SET  UP
PRESS  ACTION  TO  RETURN
CABLE
 
 
OFF
   ON  MODE
AUTO  PROGRAM
MANUAL  PROGRAM
AUTO  POWER  ON  
CHAN  BANNER
SIDE BAR            BRIGHT  POWER SAVE        OFF
PRESS  ACTION  FOR  MAIN  MENU
ENTER  CODE   LOCK
AI  SOUND
BBE  VIVA  3D
BBE
SURROUND
SPEAKERS
ONON
ON
ON
3D AUDIO
PRESS  ACTION  TO  RETURN
OTHER  ADJ.
MANUAL  PROGRAM
TO  ADD ENTER  CHANNEL              3
TO  DELETE
PRESS ACTION TO RETURN 
						

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SET UP Operation
MENU Languages
In SET UP Menu, select IDIOMA / LANGUE to change menu language to
ENGLISH, ESPAÑOL (Spanish) or FRANÇAIS (French).
ACTIONCH
CH VOL VOL
Press to select IDIOMA / LANGUE.
ENGLISH
Press to select ENGLISH, SPANISH or FRENCH.
ANT1 ANT2
ANTENNA Selection
To select either ANT1 or ANT2.
Press to select ANT1 or ANT2.
ACTIONCH
CH VOL VOL
Press to select ANTENNA.
  cc   ON MUTE    cc   MODE (Closed Captions)
This receiver has a built in decoder that provides a visual depiction of the audio portion of a television program in the form
of written words across the screen (white or colored letters on a black background). It allows the viewer to read the
dialogue of a television program or other information.
  cc
   ON MUTE
Activates the On-Screen Closed Caption feature, when the MUTE button on the Remote Control is pressed. To deactivate,
press the MUTE button again.
Note:
This feature functions when the Closed Caption Mode is in the “OFF” position. The program being viewed must be
broadcast with Closed Caption.
ACTIONCH
CH VOL VOL
Press to select  cc
  ON MUTE.
Press to select from the following:
NO (OFF) C1 C2 C3 C4
OTHER  ADJ.SET UP
PRESS  ACTION  FOR  MAIN  MENU
ENGLISH
ANT1
NO
OFFIDIOMA/
LANGUE
ANTENNA
     ON  MUTE
     MODE
OTHER  ADJ.SET UP
PRESS  ACTION  FOR  MAIN  MENUENGLISH
ANT1
NO
OFF
IDIOMA/
LANGUE
ANTENNA
     ON  MUTE
     MODE
OTHER  ADJ.SET UP
PRESS  ACTION  FOR  MAIN  MENUENGLISH
ANT1
NO
OFF
IDIOMA/
LANGUE
ANTENNA
     ON  MUTE
     MODE 
						

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SET UP Operation
  cc
   MODE
Activates the On-Screen Closed Caption feature. When activated this feature will remain on until OFF is selected in
this menu.
ACTIONCH
CH VOL VOL
Press to select  cc
  MODE.
Press to select from the following:
OFF C1 C2 T1
C4 T3 T4 C3T2
• CAPTION OFF -
• CAPTION C1 -
• CAPTION C2 -
• TEXT T1 -
• TEXT T2 -
• CAPTION C3 -
• CAPTION C4 -
• TEXT T3 -
• TEXT T4 -Recommended mode when Closed Caption is not being used.
For video related information that can be displayed (up to 4 lines of script strategically placed on
the television screen so that it does not obstruct relevant parts of the picture).
Another mode used for video related information.
Blanks out a large portion of the picture on the television screen, and displays program guide or
any other information currently being transmitted.
Another mode which displays information and blanks out a large portion of the picture on the
television screen.
Another mode used for video related information.
Another mode used for video related information.
Another mode which displays information and blanks out a large portion of the picture on the
television screen.
Another mode which displays information and blanks out a large portion of the picture on the
television screen.
Notes:
(1) Recommended menu Set Up for Closed Caption when using Mute Button.
 cc
  ON MUTE: C1
 cc
  MODE: OFF
(2) The setting for CC ON MUTE is valid only when the CC MODE is OFF. CC MODE set to ON will override CC ON MUTE.
     This menu cannot be selected when the MAIN picture is displaying a COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT of 480i or more.
(3) When aspect is ZOOM, Closed Caption cannot be used.
Selecting option menus in OTHER ADJ.
To select option menus in OTHER ADJ.
1
ACTIONCH
CH VOL VOL
Press to select OTHER ADJ.
Press to enter option menu field.
ACTIONCH
CH VOL VOL2
Proceed to adjustments. Press to select desired option menu.
OTHER  ADJ.SET UP
PRESS  ACTION  FOR  MAIN  MENUENGLISH
ANT1
NO
OFF
IDIOMA/
LANGUE
ANTENNA
     ON  MUTE
     MODE
OTHER  ADJ.SET UP
PRESS  ACTION  FOR  MAIN  MENU
IDIOMA/
LANGUE
ANTENNA
     ON  MUTE
     MODE
PRESS     TO  ENTER
OTHER  ADJ.SET  UP
PRESS  ACTION  TO  RETURN
CABLE
 
 
OFF
   ON  MODE
AUTO  PROGRAM
MANUAL  PROGRAM
AUTO  POWER  ON  
CHAN  BANNER
SIDE BAR            BRIGHT  POWER SAVE        OFF 
						

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AUTO PROGRAM
ACTIONCH
CH VOL VOL
To automatically program all channels with signal.
Press to select AUTO PROGRAM.
Press to start AUTO PROGRAM.
MODE Selection
To select either CABLE or TV.
ACTIONCH
CH VOL VOL
CABLE TV
Press to select MODE.
Press to select CABLE or TV.
MANUAL PROGRAM
To manually add or delete channels.
ACTIONCH
CH VOL VO L1
Press to display next menu. Press to select MANUAL PROGRAM.
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Use remote numeric keypad to select
desired channel.
2
3
ACTIONCH
CH VOL VOL
Press to ADD or DELETE the channel.
MANUAL  PROGRAM
TO  ADD ENTER  CHANNEL              3
TO  DELETE
PRESS ACTION TO RETURN
OTHER  ADJ.SET  UP
PRESS  ACTION  TO  RETURN
CABLE
 
 
OFF
   ON  MODE
AUTO  PROGRAM
MANUAL  PROGRAM
AUTO  POWER  ON  
CHAN  BANNER
SIDE BAR            BRIGHT  POWER SAVE        OFF
OTHER  ADJ.SET  UP
PRESS  ACTION  TO  RETURN
CABLE
 
 
OFF
   ON  MODE
AUTO  PROGRAM
MANUAL  PROGRAM
AUTO  POWER  ON  
CHAN  BANNER
SIDE BAR            BRIGHT  POWER SAVE        OFF
OTHER  ADJ.SET  UP
PRESS  ACTION  TO  RETURN
MODE                   CABLE
AUTO  PROGRAM
MANUAL  PROGRAM
AUTO  POWER  ON  
CHAN  BANNER
SIDE BAR            BRIGHT  POWER SAVE        OFF
SET UP Operation 
						

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SET UP Operation
AUTO POWER ON
Select SET to power up the TV at the same time as the cable box or other components or select OFF.
ACTIONCH
CH VOL VOL
Press to select AUTO POWER ON.
Press to select SET or OFF.
SET OFF
CHAN BANNER
ACTIONCH
CH VOL VOL
Select ON to display the CHANNEL BANNER on the screen or select OFF.
Press to select CHAN BANNER.
Press to select ON or OFF.
ON OFF
SIDE BAR
OTHER  ADJ.SET UP
PRESS  ACTION  TO RETURN
CABLE
 
 
SET
ON MODE
AUTO  PROGRAM
MANUAL PROGRAM
AUTO  POWER  ON
CHAN  BANNER
SIDE BAR            BRIGHT  POWER SAVE        OFF
OTHER  ADJ.SET UP
PRESS  ACTION  TO RETURN
CABLE
 
 
SET
ON MODE
AUTO  PROGRAM
MANUAL PROGRAM
AUTO  POWER  ON
CHAN  BANNER
SIDE BAR            BRIGHTPOWER SAVE        OFF
Do not display a picture in 4:3 mode for an extended period, as
this can cause an after-image to remain on the side bars on
either side of the display field.
To prevent the appearance of such an after-image, change the
brightness of the side bars.side bars
4:3
 
Screen Display
after-images
Press to select the SIDE BAR.
Press to select OFF, DARK, MID, BRIGHT.
OFF          DARK         MID         BRIGHT
Notes:
 • Setting the side bar to bright mode for an extended period may result in occurence of after-images.
• The side bar may flash (alternate black/white) depending on the picture being shown on the screen. In such
an occurrence, use the Cinema mode.
OTHER  ADJ.SET UP
PRESS  ACTION  TO RETURN
CABLE
 
 
SET
ON MODE
AUTO  PROGRAM
MANUAL PROGRAM
AUTO  POWER  ON
CHAN  BANNER
SIDE BAR          
BRIGHTPOWER SAVE        OFF
ACTIONCH
CH VOL VOL 
						

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When this function is turned ON, luminous level of plasma TV is suppressed, so power consumption is reduced.
SET UP Operation
POWER SAVE
OTHER  ADJ.SET  UP
PRESS  ACTION  TO  RETURN
CABLE
 
 
OFF
   ON  MODE
AUTO  PROGRAM
MANUAL  PROGRAM
AUTO  POWER  ON  
CHAN  BANNER
SIDE BAR            BRIGHT  POWER SAVE        OFF
ACTIONCH
CH VOL VOL
Press to select POWER SAVE.
Press to select ON or OFF.
PICTURE MODE
ACTIONCH
CH VOL VOL
Press to select PIC MODE.
Press to select your desired PICTURE MODE.
STANDARD
CINEMA VIVID
AUTO
COLOR / TINT / BRIGHTNESS / PICTURE / SHARPNESS / NORMAL
ACTIONCH
CH VOL VOL
Press to select each submenu (COLOR / TINT /
BRIGHTNESS / PICTURE / SHARPNESS /
NORMAL).
Press to adjust the desired level by looking at the
picture behind the menu.
Item
Function
COLOR
TINT
BRIGHTNESS
PICTUREAdjusts desired color intensity.
Adjusts natural flesh tones.
Adjusts dark areas of picture.
SHARPNESS
NORMALAdjusts white areas of picture.
Adjusts clarity of outline detail.
Resets all picture adjustments to factory default settings.
PICTURE
PIC  MODE
COLOR
TINT
BRIGHTNESS
PICTURE
SHARPNESS
NORMAL
OTHER  ADJ.VIVID
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 :
 SUB  MENU
SET
PICTURE Adjustment
PICTURE
PIC  MODE
COLOR
TINT
BRIGHTNESS
PICTURE
SHARPNESS
NORMAL
OTHER  ADJ.
 :
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 :
 SUB  MENU
SET VIVID
ON OFF 
						

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COLOR MATRIX
Displays input signals (480p signals) in a natural color from digital equipment adaptors connected to COMPONENT VIDEO
INPUT (Y, P
b/Cb ,Pr/Cr input terminals).
SD : When the input signal is a normal TV
system (NTSC).
HD : When the input signal is a High-Definition
system (ATSC). Select HD or SD to automatically adjust color parameters for HD (high definition) and SD (standard definition).
ACTIONCH
CH VOL VOL
Press to select COLOR MATRIX.
Press to select SD or HD.
Notes:
(1) When viewing a non-standard DTV signal format, you can change color parameters manually for the best picture quality.
(2) 
COLOR MATRIX does not need to be set when using High-Definition equipment or 480i output equipment. Use only for 480p signal source.
PICTURE
OTHER  ADJ.NORMAL
ON
OFF
ON
SD
SPLIT COLOR  TEMP
NATURAL COLOR
VIDEO  NR
3D  Y/C  FILTER
COLOR  MATRIX
FREEZE
PRESS  ACTION  FOR  MAIN  MENU
Selecting option menus in OTHER ADJ.
To select option menus in OTHER ADJ.
1
ACTIONCH
CH VOL VOL
Press to select OTHER ADJ.
Press to enter option menu field.
ACTIONCH
CH VOL VOL
2
Proceed to adjustments. Press to select desired option menu.
PICTURE
PIC  MODE
COLOR
TINT
BRIGHTNESS
PICTURE
SHARPNESS
NORMAL
OTHER  ADJ.
PRESS  ACTION  FOR  MAIN  MENUPRESS    TO  ENTER
PICTURE
OTHER  ADJ.NORMAL
ON
OFF
ON
SD
SPLIT COLOR  TEMP
NATURAL  COLOR 
VIDEO  NR
3D  Y/C  FILTER
COLOR  MATRIX  
FREEZE
PRESS ACTION  FOR  MAIN  MENU
COLOR TEMP (Temperature) / NATURAL COLOR / VIDEO NR / 3D Y/C FILTER
ACTIONCH
CH VOL VOL
Press to select each option menu (COLOR TEMP
/ NATURAL COLOR / VIDEO NR / 3D Y/C FILTER).
Press to adjust the desired level by looking at the
picture behind the menu.PICTURE
OTHER  ADJ.NORMAL
ON
OFF
ON
SD
SPLIT COLOR  TEMP
NATURAL COLOR
VIDEO  NR
3D  Y/C  FILTER
COLOR  MATRIX
FREEZE
PRESS  ACTION  FOR  MAIN  MENU
ON OFF
NORMAL WARM
COOL
ON OFF
ON OFF
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.
Mode
PICTURE Adjustment 
						

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FREEZE
ACTIONCH
CH VOL VOL
Press to select FREEZE.
Press to select SPLIT or PIP.
SPLIT PIP
1
Select SPLIT or PIP to determine the frozen picture frame during single screen.
FREEZE
FREEZETV/VCR
FREEZE
2When the screen is single press FREEZETV/VCR to freeze the screen.
When FREEZE SPLIT is selected. When FREEZE PIP is selected.
3
FREEZETV/VCRPress FREEZETV/VCR again to recover.
Notes:
(1) 
When FREEZETV/VCR  is pressed during Split Screen, the Split Screen will be frozen and the main picture continues action (see page 48).
(2) When FREEZETV/VCR  is pressed during PIP Operation, the PIP frame will be frozen and the main picture continues action (see page 47).
Main PictureSplit Screen
(FREEZE)
PIP frame
(FREEZE) Main Picture
PICTURE
OTHER  ADJ.NORMAL
ON
OFF
ON
SD
SPLIT COLOR  TEMP
NATURAL COLOR
VIDEO  NR
3D  Y/C  FILTER
COLOR  MATRIX
FREEZE
PRESS  ACTION  FOR  MAIN  MENU
PICTURE Adjustment
Notes:
(1) The  frozen screen will be recovered automatically after 3 minutes.
(2) When it operates ASPECT with PIP operation, it cancels freeze condition in PIP frame.