Panasonic Progressive Plasma Television Th 37pa20 Operating Instructions

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PC MENU
1Press to display the PC menu.
2Press to select PICTURE/PICTURE POS./SIZE/SIGNAL.
To PICTURE adjust menu
(see on this page below)
PC
MENU
ACTIONCH
CH VOL VOL
PICTURE
NORMALIZE
PICTURE  MENU
BRIGHTNESSSTANDARD
0
COLOR  TEMPNORMAL PICTURE25
3
SHARPNESS
NORMAL
To PICTURE POS./SIZE
adjust menu
(see page 52)
NORMAL
PICTURE  POS./SIZE
NORMALIZE
H-POS
H-SIZE
V-POS
V-SIZE
CLOCK  PHASE
To SIGNAL screen
(see page 53)
SIGNAL
SYNC
H
-FREQ.                 kHz
V-FREQ.                  HzH & V
31.5 
60.0
Press to display each menu screen.
PC MENU
PICTURE
SIGNAL PICTURE POS./SIZE
1
2Select PICTURE from “PC MENU” during PC
input signal.
Select to adjust each item.
Press to select the menu
to adjust.
Select the desired level
by looking at the picture
behind the menu.
PICTURE Adjustments
PICTURE
NORMALIZE
PICTURE  MENU
BRIGHTNESSSTANDARD
0
COLOR  TEMPNORMAL PICTURE25
0
SHARPNESS
NORMAL
ACTIONCH
CH VOL VOL
AUTO             STANDARD
CINEMA            DYNAMIC
NORMAL          COOL          WARM
Press the left  
or right  
button to switch between
modes.Press the left 
 
or right  
button to switch between
modes.
STANDARD
For viewing in standard (evening lighting) environments.
This menu selects the normal levels of BRIGHTNESS
and PICTURE.
DYNAMIC
For viewing in brighter environments.
This menu selects higher than normal levels of
BRIGHTNESS and PICTURE.
CINEMA
Ideal for movies.
Note:
If you would like to change the picture and color of the
selected PICTURE MENU to something else, adjust
using the items in the PICTURE menu. (see next page)AUTO
Automatically selects the mode that best suits the
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H-POS
H-SIZE
V-POS
V-SIZE
CLOCK PHASE
(RGB/PC in Mode)When the Position Right
“
” 
button is pressed.
When the Position Right
“
” 
button is pressed.
When the Position Right
“
” 
button is pressed.
When the Position Right
“
” 
button is pressed.
When the Position Left
“
” 
button is pressed.
When the Position Left
“
” 
button is pressed.
When the Position Left
“
” 
button is pressed.
When the Position Left
“
” 
button is pressed.
 
Helpful Hint (NORMALIZE 
Normalization)
While the “PICTURE” or “PICTURE POS./SIZE” menu is displayed, if either the N button on the remote control is pressed
at any time or the  
(ACTION button) is pressed during “NORMALIZE”, then all adjustment values are returned to the
factory settings.
Adjusting screen
Select PICTURE POS./SIZE from the “PC MENU”
during PC input signal.Press to adjust POS./SIZE.
Press to select H-POS/H-SIZE/V-
POS/V-SIZE/CLOCK PHASE.
During “RGB” input signal.1
3
2
Note:
If a “Cue” or “Rew” signal from a VCR or DVD
player is received, the picture position will shift
up or down. This picture position movement
cannot be controlled by the PICTURE POS./SIZE
function.
Flickering and distortion can be eliminated by using the Position Left “
” 
or Right “” 
button to
carry out adjustment.
PC MENU
NORMALPICTURE  POS./SIZE
NORMALIZE
H-POS
H-SIZE
V-POS
V-SIZE
CLOCK  PHASE
ACTIONCH
CH VOL VOL
ACTIONCH
CH VOL VOL
Adjusting PICTURE POSITION/SIZE
LessSelects the proper brightness and
density for the room.
Adjusts for easier viewing of dark pictures
such as night scenes and black hair.
Adjusts picture sharpness.Notes:
(1)You can change the level of each
function (PICTURE, BRIGHTNESS,
SHARPNESS) for each PICTURE
MENU.
(2) In PICTURE, there is not a noticeable
change even when PICTURE is
increased with a bright picture or
reduced with a dark picture.
Darker
LessMore
More Brighter
Item  Effect  Function
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BRIGHTNESS
SHARPNESS 
						

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Select SIGNAL from the “PC MENU” menu during PC input signal.
ACTIONCH
CH VOL VOL
Press to select each item.
SIGNAL
SYNC
H
-FREQ.                 kHz
V-FREQ.                  HzH & V
31.5 
60.0
SYNCH & V
SYNC
ON  G
Setting RGB sync signal
Confirm that the input is set to RGB INPUT (this setting is valid only for RGB INPUT
signal).
H & V:
The H and V sync signals are input from the HD/VD connector.
ON G: Uses a synchronized signal on the Video G signal, which is input
from the G connector.
Displays the H (Horizontal)/V (Vertical) frequencies.
This display is valid only for RGB input signal.
Display range:
Horizontal 15 - 110 kHz
Vertical 48 - 120 Hz
H-FREQ.                 kHz
V
-FREQ.                  Hz31.560.0
PC MENU
Press  
(ACTION) button
Note:
Sync cannot be adjusted while a DVI signal is being
applied.
PC MENU
PICTURE
SIGNAL PICTURE POS./SIZE
SYNC
H-FREQ. (kHz)/V-FREQ. (Hz) 
						

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Operating peripheral equipment using the remote control
Programming The Illuminated Remote Control Using Access Codes
The Universal Remote Control can be programmed to operate many manufacturers’ components, using the component
function buttons for VCR, DVD, AUX, RCVR, TV, DTV CABLE or DBS. Follow the procedures for programming your
Remote Control with or without a code for the component.
Determine the manufacturer of the component and look in the table for the code.
1Confirm that the external component is plugged in and operating.
2Turn the component off.
3
TV
DTVCBL
AUXDVD
VCR
DBS
RCVR4
POWER  +  ACTIONCH
CH VOL VOL
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095
Press POWER and ACTION together, for at least 5 seconds.
After 5 seconds, all the illuminated mode keys will begin to flash.
Release the POWER and ACTION keys.
Press the mode key.
The mode key will illuminate steadily, all others will go out.
Enter the 3-digit component code using the Remote Control numeric keypad.
6POWERPress the Remote Control POWER to test the component. If the procedure is successful,
the component will turn on.
If the component does not operate with the Remote Control, repeat the
procedure using another code. (Some brands have multiple codes).
If an incorrect code is entered, or if the procedure takes longer than 30
seconds,the programming will fail.
Helpful Hints: Unsuccessful Code
Device
TV
DTV
CABLE
DBS
VCR
DVD/CD
AUX
RCVROperates
TV (Panasonic Only)
DTV (Panasonic Only)
CABLE (Preset)
DBS (Preset)
VCR (Preset)
DVD and CD (Preset)
Personal Video Recorders,
Tape and VCR2
Audio Receiver (Preset)Default
Panasonic TV Codes
Panasonic DTV Codes
Panasonic CABLE Codes
Panasonic DBS Codes
Panasonic VCR Codes
Panasonic DVD Codes
Panasonic Personal Video
Recorders Code
Panasonic RCVR Code
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Programming Without A Code (When the code is not known)
This procedure searches all codes and is called the “sequence method.”
1Confirm that the external component is plugged in and on.
2Turn the component off.
3
TV
DTVCBL
AUXDVD
VCR
DBS
RCVR4
POWER  +  ACTIONCH
CH VOL VOLPress POWER and ACTION together, for at least 5
seconds.
After 5 seconds, all the illuminated mode keys will
begin to flash.
Release the POWER and ACTION key.
Press the mode key.
The mode key will illuminate steadily, all others will go
out.
Press to move forward to the next code, or to move
backward.
Press the Remote Control 
POWER to test the component. If the procedure was
successful, the component will turn on.
5
6
POWER
PIP MAXFF
RECALL
MOVE SPLITPLAY R-TUNE PROGGUIDESAP
PA G E EXIT
STOP PA U S EREC
PIP MINREW
SEARCHOPEN/CLOSE
MUTEASPECTTV/VIDEOLIGHT
FREEZETV/VCR
PIP
PIP CH
VCR CH
CH
CH VOL VOL
ACTION
SWAP
POWER
PC
MENU
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DTV
AUXDVD
VCR
DBS
RCVR
CBL
TV
ACTIONCH
CH VOL VOL
Note:
The step and set mode will start from the current device (not the beginning of the
list, except for the first time). Note:
Repeat the above steps until the component code is found. It may take many
attempts before the correct code is found.
7ACTIONCH
CH VOL VOLAfter the code is found, press ACTION to store the code.
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Operating peripheral equipment using the remote control
The remote control is capable of operating many brands of peripheral equipment. Refer to pages 54 and 55 for programming procedures.
Note: The remote control memory is limited and therefore some models may not operate. The remote control is not
designed to control all features available in all models.
Note: After entering the proper infrared code, press the desired Mode Selection Button on the remote control. Refer to
pages 20 and 59 - 60 for details on operating peripheral equipment using the remote control.
Infrared Codes Index
Infrared Remote Codes for Specific Components
Helpful Hint: Write down the code numbers for your components in the space provided below. This will serve as a
handy reference whenever you need to reprogram your remote control.
RECEIVER DTV CABLE DBS
Other Component
        Brand Code
Orion 320, 326
Panasonic 321, 322, 323, 324
J.C.Penney300, 305, 310, 311, 324, 339, 345
Pentax 300, 311, 345
Philco 320, 323, 324, 326, 331, 343
Philips 323, 324, 331
Pioneer 323
Proscan 300, 301, 302, 323, 324, 331,
333, 345, 346
Quasar 321, 322, 323, 324
Radio Shac 305, 309, 324, 333, 336, 340
RCA 300, 301, 302, 323, 324, 331,
333, 345, 346
Realistic 305, 309, 324, 336, 340
Samsung 302, 304, 333
Sansui 320, 326, 339, 352
Sanyo 305, 309, 313
Scott 301, 302, 304, 309, 320, 326,
338, 340, 347, 348
Sears 300, 305, 306, 307, 308
Sharp 335, 336
Shintom 317
Signature 2000 335
Singer 317
Sony 328, 329, 330
Sylvania 323, 324, 331
Tashiro 306
Tatung 310, 311, 339
Teac 310, 311, 339
Technics 321, 322, 323, 324
Teknika 324
Toshiba 301, 346
Vector Research 311
Wards 306, 309, 335, 336, 344
Yamaha 305, 310, 311, 339
Zenith 306, 344
        Brand Code
Admiral 335
Aiwa 332
Akai 314, 315, 316, 329
Audio Dynamic 311, 339
Bell &Howell 305, 313
Broksonic 320, 326
Canon 323, 325
Citizen 306
Craig 305, 306, 329
Curtis Mathes 324, 345
Daewoo 301, 324, 343
DBX 310, 311, 339
Dimensia 345
Emerson 303, 319, 320, 325, 326, 343
Fisher 305, 307, 308, 309, 313
Funai 320, 326, 334
GE 324, 333, 345
Goldstar 306
Gradiente 334
Hitachi 300, 323, 345
Instant Replay 323, 324
Jensen 339
JVC 310, 311, 334, 339
Kenwood 306, 310, 311, 339
LXI 300, 305, 306, 307, 308, 309
Magnavox 323, 324, 331
Marantz 310, 311, 339
Marta 306
Memorex 309, 324
MGA 338, 340, 341, 347, 348
Minolta 300, 345
Mitsubishi 338, 340, 341, 347, 348
Multitech 304, 347
NEC 310, 311, 334, 339
Olympic 323, 324
Optimus 306, 321, 328, 335
VCR
Codes for VCR
AUX
VCR DVD DVD (CD) AUX (VCR 2) AUX (TAPE) 
						

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        Brand Code
Panasonic Replay100
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
Codes for DVD
DVD        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
DVD        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
AUX
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        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
RCVR
        Brand Code
ABC 124
Archer 125, 132
Cableview 105, 132
Citizen 105, 122
Curtis 112, 113
Diamond 124, 125, 132
Eagle 129
Eastern 134
GC Brand 105, 132
Gemini 122
General 111, 119, 120, 121, 122, 123,
Instrument/Jerrold124, 125, 126, 127
Hamlin 112, 118, 140, 141, 142, 145
Hitachi 103, 124
Macom 103, 104, 105
Magnavox 133
Memorex 130
Movietime 105, 132
Oak 102, 137, 139
Panasonic 109, 110, 114
Philips 106, 107, 128, 129, 130
Pioneer 101, 116
Pulsar 105, 132
Codes for Cable Box
CBL        Brand Code
Puser 132
RCA 115
Realistic 132
Regal 112, 118, 140, 141, 142, 145
Regency 134
Rembrandt 105, 132, 137
Samsung 105
Scientific Atlanta 111, 112, 113
Slmark 101, 105
Sprucer 105, 110
Stargate 105, 132
Tel eview 101, 105
Texscan 144
Tocom 135
Toshiba 104
Unika 125, 132
Universal 122, 132
Videoway 106
Viewstar 129, 130
Zenith 100, 117
Zenith /Drae 100
Satellite
        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
Codes for DBS
DBS        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
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Operating peripheral equipment using the remote control
Mode Operational Key Chart
This chart defines which keys are operational after programming (if needed), while in the selected remote control mode TV,
DTV, CABLE, DBS, VCR, DVD ...etc.
   KEY NAME DTV MODE  CABLE MODE DBS MODE VCR MODE
DTV POWER CABLE POWER DBS POWER VCR POWER
DTV SAP---
TV MUTE CABLE MUTE TV MUTE TV MUTE
DTV ASPECT-DBS ASPECT-
TV INPUT SW TV INPUT SW TV INPUT SW TV INPUT SW
REMOTE BUTTONS REMOTE BUTTONS REMOTE BUTTONS REMOTE BUTTONS
-CABLE CH UP/DOWNDBS NAVIGATION UP/DOWNVCR CH UP/DOWN
DTV ACTION CABLE  ENTER DBS ACTION TV ACTION
CABLE VOL - / +DBS NAVIGATION LEFT/RIGHTTV VOLUME - / +
STB MENU-STB MENU-
STB PROGRAM INFO. TV DISPLAY STB PROG.INFOONSCREEN VCR DISPLAY
-STB EXIT-
STB PAGE DOWN/UP-STB PAGE DOWN/UP-
-DBS PROGRAM GUIDE-
Select STB Channel Select CABLE Channel Select DBS Channel Select VCR Channel
PREVIOUS DTV CH CABLE PREVIOUS STB PREVIOUS-
DTV PROGRAM/DASH-STB PROGRAM/DASH-
-- -VCR REW/FF
-- -VCR PLAY
-- -VCR PAUSE
-- -VCR STOP
-VCR RECORD STB RECORD VCR RECORD
--STB/DTV/SAT SW TV/VCR SW
-CABLE CH DOWN/UP STB CH DOWN/UP VCR CH DOWN/UP
--STB SEARCH-
DTV NAVIGATION
LEFT/RIGHT
DTV EXIT (EPG)ELECTRONIC
PROGRAM GUIDE
STB GUIDE (EPG)ELECTRONIC
PROGRAM GUIDE
PROG
R-TUNE
RECALL
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EXIT
PA G E
GUIDE
PIP MAXFFPIP MINREW
FREEZETV/VCR
PIP CH
VCR CH
SEARCHOPEN/CLOSE
PLAY
PA U S E
STOP
REC
ACTIONCH
CH VOL VOL
POWER
TV/VIDEO
MUTE
LIGHT
SAP
PC
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DVD MODE AUX MODE
KEY NAMERCVR MODE
(DVD) (CD) (VCR2) (PVR) (TAPE)
DVD POWER CD POWER VCR POWER PVR POWER TAPE POWER RCVR POWER
------
TV MUTE RCVR MUTE TV MUTE TV MUTE RCVR MUTE RCVR MUTE
------
TV INPUT SW TV INPUT SW TV INPUT SW TV INPUT SW TV INPUT SW RCVR INPUT SW
REMOTE BUTTONS REMOTE BUTTONS REMOTE BUTTONS REMOTE BUTTONS REMOTE BUTTONS REMOTE BUTTONS
-TUNER -/+
DVD SELECT-TV ACTION---
TV VOLUME -/+RCVR VOLUME -/+ RCVR VOLUME -/+
DVD MENU--RVR MENU--
DVD DISPLAY TIME FORMAT---
--- --
DVD SKIP -/+ CD SKIP -/+----
DVD TITLE-----
-
---DECK A/B-
--- --
SEARCH REW/FFVCR REW/FF-TAPE REW/FFSURROUND -/+
DVD PLAY CD PLAY VCR PLAY PVR PLAY TAPE PLAY-
DVD PAUSE CD PAUSE VCR PAUSE PVR PAUSE TAPE PAUSE-
DVD STOP CD STOP VCR STOP-TAPE STOP-
--VCR RECORD PVR RECORD TAPE RECORD-
--TV/VCR SW---
DVD SLOW -/+RANDOM/REPLAY-CENTER -/+
DVD OPEN/CLOSECD OPEN/CLOSE-PVR QUICK SKIPTAPE OPEN/CLOSE-
NAVIGATION
UP/DOWNNEXT/PREVIOUS
UP/DOWNVCR CH
UP/DOWNNAVIGATION
UP/DOWN
ONSCREEN VCR
DISPLAY
1.... AV1
2.... AV2
3.... AV3
4.... AV4
5.... CD
6.... TUNER
7.... PHONO
8.... TAPE
9.... AUX Select CD Track
NumberSelect VCR
Channel
PVR CH
DOWN/UP SKIP SEARCH
REW/FF NAVIGATION
LEFT/RIGHTNAVIGATION
LEFT/RIGHT
EXIT PVR
MENU
Select DVD
NumberSelect PVR
Channel
PREVIOUS PVR CH/
RELAY ZONES
RVR RETURN
TO LIVE
VCR CH
DOWN/UP
TV/RCVR
VOLUME -/+
PROG
R-TUNE
RECALL
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EXIT
PA G E
GUIDE
PIP MAXFFPIP MINREW
FREEZETV/VCR
PIP CH
VCR CH
SEARCHOPEN/CLOSE
PLAY
PA U S E
STOP
REC
ACTIONCH
CH VOL VOL
POWER
TV/VIDEO
MUTE
LIGHT
SAP
PC
MENU