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Turn your living room into a home theatre!

Experience an amazing level of multi-media excitement

Receive digital terrestrial broadcastings using an integrated (Digital Video Broadcasting) tuner

(Display DVB programmes with TV Guide (p. 14) / Timer recording (p. 36) / 

Register and instantly call up favourite programmes with Profile Edit (p. 29))

Sharp pictures with HDMI terminal
Control DVD recorder / VCR via TV with Q-Link connection 

(p. 38)

Create home theatre and Panasonic equipment link-ups with 

“VIERA Link” without complicated settings! 

(p. 40)

Trade Mark of the DVB Digital Video Broadcasting Project (1991 to 1996)

TH-37PX70BA Declaration of Conformity No 4882, 11 June 2007

TH-42PX70BA Declaration of Conformity No 4883, 11 June 2007

TH-50PX70BA Declaration of Conformity No 4884, 11 June 2007

Support Audio Description signal 

(p. 13 and p. 22)

Audio description (AD) is an ancillary component associated with a broadcasting which delivers 

a verbal description of the visual scene as an aid to understanding and enjoyment particularly, for 

visually-impaired viewers.

Summary of Contents for Viera TH-37PX70BA

Page 1: ...tructions Plasma Television English Please read these instructions before operating your set and retain them for future reference The images shown in this manual are for illustrative purposes only U K Standard Model No TH 37PX70BA TH 42PX70BA TH 50PX70BA ...

Page 2: ... p 38 Create home theatre and Panasonic equipment link ups with VIERA Link without complicated settings p 40 Trade Mark of the DVB Digital Video Broadcasting Project 1991 to 1996 TH 37PX70BA Declaration of Conformity No 4882 11 June 2007 TH 42PX70BA Declaration of Conformity No 4883 11 June 2007 TH 50PX70BA Declaration of Conformity No 4884 11 June 2007 Support Audio Description signal p 13 and p ...

Page 3: ...the collective name for original technologies developed by Panasonic to enhance total image quality V real 2 PROCESSOR Enhance and output the incoming video signals as high image quality signals The resulting video signals deliver the kind of high resolution that large screens require V real 2 DRIVER Precisely controls panel drive to optimise its performance Achieves high image quality with the eq...

Page 4: ...d BLUE must be connected to the terminal in the mains plug which is marked with the letter N or coloured BLACK The wire which is coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminal in the mains plug which is marked with the letter L or coloured RED How to replace the fuse Open the fuse compartment with a screwdriver and replace the fuse As the colours of the wire in the mains lead of this appliance m...

Page 5: ... may deteriorate the surface by peeling the paint Do not allow the cabinet to make contact with a rubber or PVC substance for a long time Maintenance Use only the dedicated stands mounting equipment Using an unauthorized stand or other fixtures may make the TV shaky risking injury Be sure to ask your local Panasonic dealer to perform setup Use optional stands mounts p 6 Do not place the TV on slop...

Page 6: ...ix cables Rear of the TV snaps To remove from the TV To loosen Keep pushing both side snaps Set the tip in the hooks Insert the clamper in a hole hole 1 Attach the clamper 2 Bundle the cables Keep pushing the knob knob hooks 1 Pull open Hook 2 Note the correct polarity or Close Caution In order to maintain the unit s performance and safety be absolutely sure to ask your dealer or a licenced contra...

Page 7: ...ratio p 13 Selects programmes in sequence Teletext p 18 OK button to confirm selections and choices Press after selecting programme positions to quickly change programme VCR DVD operations p 17 Volume Programme Information p 13 Teletext Index p 20 Coloured buttons used for the selection navigation and operation of various functions EXIT Returns to TV screen Programme channel change buttons 0 9 and...

Page 8: ... disconnect the mains plug at the socket outlet first Example 1 Connecting aerial Example 2 Connecting DVD Recorder VCR RF cable RF cable TV only TV DVD Recorder or VCR AC 220 240 V 50 60 Hz AC 220 240 V 50 60 Hz Note Connect to AV2 for a DVD Recorder VCR supporting Q Link p 38 Connect to AV1 for a Satellite receiver If connecting the TV and Satellite receiver with SCART cable you can watch satell...

Page 9: ...IN DVD Recorder or VCR SCART cable fully wired RF cable Aerial Mains lead supplied Rear of the TV Satellite receiver Basic Connection Example 3 Connecting DVD Recorder VCR and Satellite receiver AC 220 240 V 50 60 Hz RF cable RF cable TV DVD Recorder VCR and Satellite SCART cable fully wired SCART cable fully wired RF cable Clamper To unfasten ...

Page 10: ...Make a note of the PIN number in case you forget it Search and store TV channels automatically These steps are not necessary if the setup has been completed by your local dealer When inputting owner ID Auto Setup is now complete and your TV is ready for viewing When inputting owner ID later EXIT You can now use the remote control to turn On the TV or turn the TV to standby mode Power LED On 2 If y...

Page 11: ...settings after adjustments have been made or options have been set Many features available on this TV can be accessed via the On Screen Display menu Note If tuning has failed Auto Setup p 30 If downloading has failed Download p 23 If you turned the TV Off during Standby mode last time the TV will be in Standby mode when you turn the TV On with Mains power On Off switch How to use remote control Au...

Page 12: ...ide p 14 You can also select the mode using the TV button on the front panel of the TV Volume Other useful functions Operate after Off Timer Main Menu VIERA Link Picture Sound Setup 1 3 DVB Timer Programming DVB Profile Edit DVB Service List Q Link Settings Child Lock Tuning Menu Off Timer Power on Preference Teletext FASTEXT TV Setup Menu Off Display the menu Select Setup access select Select Off...

Page 13: ...the programme has this signal then you will hear the description sound Note Also possible to change the settings in Menu list p 22 and p 23 select change Display information banner To set display timeout Banner Display Timeout p 23 To hide EXIT Appears also when changing channel Display programme information 1 BBC ONE WALES 23 35 Corontation Street Mute Bad signal Encrypted 20 00 20 55 Now For inf...

Page 14: ...So Time 20 00 20 30 21 00 21 30 BBC THR Hot Wars Horiday Program E4 Emmerdal Coronation Street The Bill CBBC Cha 10 O clock News BBC Pepsi Char Hello Cartoon Panorama Sex And The City BBCi I m A Celebrity Pop Idol News The BBC Radi 1 7 14 70 72 105 719 D D D D D D D Rugby 15 To 1 The Bill Wed 12 05 04 10 46 Good bye Terminator OPTION DIRECTTVREC INPUT EXIT RETURN TV red green yellow blue To change...

Page 15: ... 3 BBC1 ITV1 6 8 FR 7 8 SA 18 00 21 30 20 00 22 30 120 60 Off Off Pos Name Date Start End min DVB LED Select the programme to be broadcast To check change cancel a timer programming event Timer Programming p 36 Orange DVB LED Rapid blinking during recording Timer Programming screen To return to TV Guide RETURN DVB LED will turn on if Timer Programming is set Note When recording programmes you must...

Page 16: ...o return to TV Display the Input select menu Displays the selected mode 1 Turn the TV on When connecting with SCART as example 2 or 3 p 8 and p 9 Receives input signals automatically when playback starts or satellite receiver is switched on Input signals are automatically identified by the SCART pin 8 terminal This function is also available for HDMI connections p 41 If input mode is not switched ...

Page 17: ...ward Fast forward Skip Search VCR Fast forward view the picture rapidly forward DVD Skip to the next track or title Press and hold to search forward Pause Pause Restart DVD Press and hold to play at slow speed Programme Up Down Select programme Record Start recording Panasonic equipment connected to the TV can be directly operated with the remote control Note Confirm correct operation after the co...

Page 18: ...ton this will allow the software to download If you press the TEXT button before download is complete there will be a short delay before the text screen is displayed While navigating DVB teletext you will find there is a short delay when moving between pages while the page downloads There is often a prompt shown somewhere on the page for example Loading to let you know that this is happening DVB d...

Page 19: ...e four differently coloured subjects are situated at the bottom of the screen To access more information about one of these subjects press the appropriately coloured button This facility enables fast access to information on the subjects shown What is List mode In List mode four differently coloured page numbers are situated at the bottom of the screen Each of these numbers can be altered and stor...

Page 20: ...le searching for a teletext page View sub page Enter the 4 digit number example P6 Appears at top of the screen To view specific sub page blue Sub pages The number of sub pages varies depending on the broadcasters up to 79 pages It may take some time for searching during which time you can watch TV View sub page Only when teletext is more than one page Store frequently viewed pages in the colour b...

Page 21: ...Menu Functions Display the menu 3 2 4 Various menus allow you to make settings for the picture sound and other functions Displays the functions that can be set varies according to the input signal Note To initialize all settings Shipping Condition p 32 To return to TV at any time EXIT To return to the previous screen RETURN Select the menu Select the item example Picture Menu Adjust or select exam...

Page 22: ...n For PAL or NTSC signal reception only Not valid on RGB S Video components PC and HDMI Analogue mode only Reset to Default Press the OK button to reset the present Picture Mode to the default settings P NR is reset to Off Analogue or Min DVB Sound Mode Select two different sound settings Music Speech In each Sound Mode setting Bass and Treble can be adjusted and stored to suit your particular sou...

Page 23: ...n p 31 Off Timer Sets the time the TV automatically turns Off Off 15 30 45 60 75 90 minutes Power on Preference Set to TV to view picture from TV tuner Set to AV to view input from an external equipment connected to a SCART terminal e g satellite receiver TV AV The external equipment must be switched on and sending a control signal for automatic switching at power on to occur Teletext Analogue tel...

Page 24: ...Default Set W B Low B Advanced PC Settings p 35 Only available in Analogue Only available in DVB Only available in DVB p 22 2 2 Audio Description Access Reset to Default Set Sound Menu 1 2 Mode Music Bass Treble Balance Surround Volume Correction Off Preferred Multi Audio NICAM English Off Sound Menu HDMI1 Input Auto Audio Description Menu Audio Description Off Volume p 22 Input Resolution VGA Clo...

Page 25: ...ystem Update Auto Update Search in Standby System Update Search Now On p 27 1 of 2 Owner ID Please enter new PIN PIN p 33 Common Interface Slot 1 Module inserted p 27 All tuning data will be erased Are you sure Are you sure Shipping Condition p 32 Programme 1 CH33 Analogue Manual Tuning Manual Tuning 21 68 p 31 DVB Manual Tuning Signal Quality Stopped 0 10 Signal Strength 0 10 Frequency MHz CH21 4...

Page 26: ... Side Panel Off Input Labels Banner Display Timeout Setup Menu 3 seconds Off OPTION DIRECTTVREC RETURN EXIT INPUT TV DVB Settings 4 3 5 Select Setup Select Common Interface or System Update Display the menu Set To return to TV EXIT DVB mode 1 If in Analogue mode Select DVB DVB Settings provide access to various advanced features 2 access select access select ...

Page 27: ...t go Coloured characters red green yellow blue Follow the on screen instructions example On screen operation guide may not correspond to the remote control buttons Caution Turn Off Mains power On Off switch whenever inserting or removing the CI module If a view card and a card reader come as a set first insert the card reader then insert the view card into the card reader Do not insert the module ...

Page 28: ...FASTEXT TV Setup Menu OPTION DIRECTTVREC EXIT INPUT TV RETURN Editing Channels Select Setup Select DVB Profile Edit DVB Service List or Child Lock 4 3 Display the menu 5 Set You can make your favourite channel lists skip unwanted channels and control channel audience To return to TV EXIT 1 Select DVB or Analogue 2 DVB Profile Edit and DVB Service List are available in DVB mode only access select a...

Page 29: ...ce 1 of 2 Child Lock PIN Entry Please enter new PIN PIN Child Lock Service List Change PIN Access Wed 12 05 04 10 46 Child Lock Service List BBC One Wales Service Name 1 BBC THREE 7 E4 14 CBBC Channel 70 Cartoon Nwk 72 BBCi 105 BBC Radio Wales 719 BBC Radio Cymru 720 Lock DVB DVB DVB DVB DVB DVB DVB DVB Type To change the PIN number Select Change PIN in and enter a new PIN number twice You can loc...

Page 30: ...ly Set DVB and Analogue channels automatically Auto Setup For Auto Setup using the buttons on the front of the TV Press repeatedly until Auto Setup appears Access Auto Setup Start Auto Setup To return to TV Auto Setup Digital and Analogue This will take about 3 mins Analogue Scan 21 68 Digital Scan 21 68 62 Channel Service Name Type Quality CBBC Channel DVB 10 62 BBC Radio Wales DVB 10 62 BBC Radi...

Page 31: ...ess green To move yellow Select new position yellow Edit the analogue programme position settings 3 FTP 23 35 Corontation Street For info press Change category Profile 1 Channel Name Add DVB channel automatically Any new services found will be added to the DVB Service List p 29 automatically Add New DVB Services Please wait This will take about 3 mins 21 68 Prog Channel Service Name Net ID TS ID Q...

Page 32: ...IT Restore Settings Shipping Condition Restore Settings Resets the TV to its original condition i e no channels tuned in All settings other than Owner ID channels picture sound quality etc are reset 1 Check the message and initialise Follow the on screen instructions Auto Setup will automatically start when Mains power On Off switch is next turned On p 10 To re tune TV channels only e g after movi...

Page 33: ...Auto Setup p 10 and input it later start from If you input the Owner ID in Auto Setup p 10 perform Select Setup Display the menu 2 1 Owner ID HOUSE NO NAME A POSTCODE EXIT Enter the PIN number twice at first setting Make a note of the PIN number in case you forget it Enter the PIN number 4 digits To change the PIN number Select the entry field To check the personal information stored Hold down for...

Page 34: ... set To return to TV EXIT For easier identification and selection of the input mode you can label each input terminals or skip terminal that is not connected to any equipment To select the input mode p 16 1 The labels you set will be displayed in Input Selection menu p 16 or banner If Skip is selected you cannot select the mode User input You can name each input terminals freely set select access ...

Page 35: ... Adjust after Clock adjustment Set to the minimum level if noise occurs Sync Chooses another synchronous signal if the image is distorted H V On G H V by the horizontal and vertical signals from your PC On G by the green signal from your PC if available Input Selection AV1 AV2 AV2S COMPONENT PC HDMI1 HDMI2 TV OPTION DIRECTTVREC EXIT RETURN INPUT To return to TV Displaying PC Screen on TV Select th...

Page 36: ...gue channels It may not be possible to record an encrypted programme which is copy protected 2 DVB mode access select access select store The Timer programming menu allows you to choose programmes that you wish to record At the correct time the DVB system will switch on and tune to the correct station even if the TV is in Standby mode TV Guide may also be used to set timer programmes p 14 If the r...

Page 37: ...s necessary as above Repeat the operations as below and set items in the order of to To change a timer programming event To cancel a timer programming event Select the programme to be deleted using and press red and can also be entered with numeric buttons Start making the settings Recording Controls DVB Direct TV recording You can record the current programme to DVD Recorder or VCR immediately p ...

Page 38: ...logic or SMARTLINK Connect the equipment to this TV s AV1 or AV2 terminal via a fully wired SCART cable p 42 Q Link terminal setup in Setup Menu Q Link AV1 AV2 out p 23 Direct TV Recording Recording the current programme in VCR DVD recorder immediately To change DVB channel stop recording EXIT When Direct TV Recording is performed the recording equipment is automatically turned on if it is in Stan...

Page 39: ...y a DVI output connect to the HDMI1 terminal via a DVI to HDMI adapter cable 2 When the DVI to HDMI adapter cable is used connect the audio cable to the audio input terminal HDMI1 use COMPONENT AUDIO terminals Audio settings can be made on the HDMI1 Input menu screen p 22 Applicable audio signal sampling frequencies 2ch L PCM 48 kHz 44 1 kHz 32 kHz HDMI2 terminal is for digital audio signal only U...

Page 40: ...HDMI which is an industry standard known as HDMI CEC Consumer Electronics Control is a unique function that we have developed and added As such its operation with other manufacturers equipment that supports HDMI CEC cannot be guaranteed Refer to individual manuals for compatibility information About applicable equipment consult your local Panasonic dealer or refer to the URL www panasonic co uk VI...

Page 41: ... equipment with this TV remote control point the remote control at the TV s signal receiver If you cannot access the menu check the settings and the equipment p 40 Display VIERA Link Menu Operate the menu of the equipment Available VIERA remote control buttons depending on the connected equipment VIERA Link Control Speaker Selection VIERA Link Menu Home Cinema Recorder Select VIERA Link Control Se...

Page 42: ... speaker system Q Link Direct TV Recording VIERA Link HDMI 1 HDMI 2 AV VIDEO AUDIO AUDIO RGB VIDEO S VIDEO RGB VIDEO COMPONENT AV 1 AV 2 AUDIO IN PC These diagrams show our recommendations for how to connect the TV to your various equipment For other connections consult the instructions for each piece of equipment the table below and the specifications p 51 Recommended Connection Types of connecta...

Page 43: ...ote control Home Cinema Panasonic DVD Recorder HD Video Camera etc Panasonic Amplifier Panasonic DVD Recorder Speaker system Panasonic Player theatre HD Video Camera Use fully wired HDMI compliant cable Read the manuals of the equipment too or VIERA Link p 40 Speaker system HD Satellite receiver SCART cable To watch satellite broadcasts Fully wired HDMI compliant cable Fully wired HDMI compliant c...

Page 44: ... to use to fill your screen It does this using a four step process to determine if the picture being viewed is a widescreen picture 4 3 14 9 16 9 Zoom3 Zoom2 Zoom1 Directly displays the image at 16 9 without distortion anamorphic Displays a 16 9 letterbox or 4 3 image without distortion Displays the image at the standard 14 9 without enlargement Displays a 16 9 letterbox anamorphic image full scre...

Page 45: ...yer theatre Read the manuals of the equipment If more than one equipments of the same type are connected to the TV by HDMI cables for example two DIGA DVD recorders to HDMI1 and 2 VIERA Link will only be available for the lower terminal number in this case HDMI1 HDAVI Control 2 is the newest standard current as of February 2007 for Panasonic s HDAVI Control compatible equipment This standard is co...

Page 46: ...ntosh13 640 480 35 00 66 67 Macintosh16 832 624 49 73 74 55 Macintosh21 1 152 870 68 68 75 06 Mark Applicable input signal COMPONENT Y PB PR HDMI PC D sub 15P Pin No Signal Name Pin No Signal Name Pin No Signal Name R GND Ground NC not connected G GND Ground NC not connected B GND Ground HD NC not connected NC not connected VD GND Ground GND Ground NC not connected 1 6 7 8 3 9 4 5 10 15 14 13 12 1...

Page 47: ...info News 1 BBC O D D D D D D D 7 BBC T 14 E4 70 CBBC 105 BBCi 72 Cartoo 719 BBC R Prog type All Types Category All Services Check the DVB transmitter Adjust the direction of the aerial to another transmitter installed nearby Check the analogue broadcast If the image quality is poor check the aerial and consult your nearest dealer On Screen messages I e EC AV1 You can simply clear these by pressin...

Page 48: ... unusual Set the sound setting of the connected equipment to 2ch L PCM Check the HDMI1 Input setting in the Sound Menu p 22 If digital sound connection has a problem select analogue sound connection p 39 Interference or frozen disappearing image in DVB Check DVB Signal Condition p 31 If Signal Quality or Signal Strength are displayed in red check aerial If problem persists consult your local Panas...

Page 49: ...load the new version Press EXIT to Ignore There is a new software available No DVB Service found No DVB signal can be found in Auto Setup No module inserted Check the CI module inserted completely p 27 No Recording Check Tape or Disc The tape or disc may be write protected missing or damaged The equipment may already be recording No Recording UNKNOWN REASON The recording cannot be done by any reas...

Page 50: ...atically start when Mains power On Off switch is next turned On p 10 Software Update failed Please try again later Press EXIT to continue Perform System Update Search Now in System Update p 27 If it is still failed there may not be the new software Software successfully updated Press EXIT to continue The software updating is finished Timer Event Due to Start DVB 1 BBC1 has been programmed for reco...

Page 51: ...pe 2 0 5 V rms high impedance Dimensions W H D 917 mm 620 mm 97 mm 1 020 mm 680 mm 97 mm 1 210 mm 793 mm 97 mm Mass 23 0 k Net 27 0 k Net 38 0 k Net Specifications Note Design and Specifications are subject to change without notice Weight and Dimensions shown are approximate This equipment complies with the EMC standards listed below EN55013 EN61000 3 2 EN61000 3 3 EN55020 EN55022 EN55024 Specific...

Page 52: ...ase contact your dealer or supplier for further information Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the European Union This symbol is only valid in the European Union If you wish to discard this product please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal 0844 844 3852 Customer s Record The model number and serial number of this product may be found...

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