Panasonic TH37PA20 - 37" PLASMA TV

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Summary

Installation and Setup

Receiver Placement

Guides on where to place the TV for optimal viewing and ventilation.

Cable Connections

Antenna Connection

Guide on connecting external antennas (VHF/UHF) and domestic antennas for reception.

Cable TV Set-Top Box Connection

Diagram and instructions for connecting a cable TV set-top box to the television.

Digital TV Set-Top Box (DTV-STB) or DVD Connection

How to connect DTV set-top boxes or DVD players using component video input.

Connecting DIGITAL IN Terminals

Instructions for connecting digital devices via DIGITAL IN (DVI) for high-definition input.

PC Input Terminals Connection

Detailed guide for connecting a computer to the TV via PC input, including pin assignments.

Power Connection and Disconnection

AC Power Cord Connection

Steps for connecting the AC power cord to the TV and a wall outlet.

Cable TV; VHF, UHF and CATV

Cable Television

VHF, UHF and CATV

Basic Menu Operations

PREPARATION

Antenna Selection

How to select antenna input (ANT1 or ANT2) for signal reception.

Energy Saving and Contrast Adjustment

Picture Mode Settings

How to select picture modes like Vivid, Standard, Auto, or Cinema.

Color, Tint, Brightness, Contrast, Sharpness, Normal

Adjusting color intensity, skin tones, dark areas, bright areas, and detail quality.

Contrast Adjustment Continued

Color Temperature, Natural Color, Noise Reduction, 3 D Y;C Filter

Adjusting color temperature, natural color, noise reduction, and 3D Y/C filter.

Audio Adjustment

Audio Adjustment Continued

Channel Adjustment

Favorite Channel Selection

How to add, delete, and manage up to 16 favorite TV channels.

Channel Adjustment Continued

Lock Function

Create First Code

Instructions for creating a four-digit secret code for parental controls.

Lock Code Management

Changing or managing the parental control lock code.

Locking Content

How to block specific channels, video inputs, or all content.

Lock Function Continued

Channel Blocking

How to select and block up to four specific TV channels.

US TV Program Ratings

Blocking US TV programs based on their V-Chip ratings (TV-Y, TV-PG, etc.).

US Movie Ratings

Blocking US movies based on their V-Chip ratings (G, PG, R, NC-17, X).

Canadian English TV Ratings

Blocking Canadian English TV programs based on age and content ratings.

Canadian French TV Ratings

Blocking Canadian French TV programs based on age and content ratings.

V-Chip System

Using the V-Chip system to block programs based on MPAA and TV Parental Guidelines ratings.

Picture-in-Picture (PIP) Operation

Basic PIP Operation

How to display a secondary picture-in-picture (PIP) window on the screen.

Picture-in-Picture (PIP) Operation Continued

Split Screen Display

Screen Splitting

How to split the screen to view two different channels simultaneously.

Split Screen Display Continued

Aspect Ratio Controls

Picture Aspect Ratio Modes

Explains how different aspect ratio modes (4:3, Normal, ACERC, COMP, JUSTO) affect the picture display.

Picture Adjustment

Image Adjustment Modes

Describes picture modes like Auto, Normal, Dynamic, and Cinema for optimal viewing.

Picture Adjustment Continued

Peripheral Device Operation with Remote

Program Illuminated Remote with Access Codes

How to program the universal remote using access codes for various devices.

Peripheral Device Operation with Remote Continued

Programming Without Code A (Unknown Code)

How to program the remote by sequentially trying codes when the specific code is unknown.

Troubleshooting Guide

Plasma Screen Panel Issues

Troubleshooting specific issues related to the plasma screen display.