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7PW
D8
TH-3
Please read these instructions before operating your set and retain them for future reference.
English
Progressive Wide Plasma Display
High Defi nition Plasma Display
TH-37PW D8
Operating Instructions
TH-37PWD8WK
Model No.
TH-37PWD8WS
TH-42PWD8WK
TH-42PWD8WS
TH-42PHD8WK
Model No.
TH-42PHD8WS
TH-50PHD8WK
TH-50PHD8WS
The illustration shown is an image.
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Page 1: Operating Instructions
TH-3 Please read these instructions before operating your set and retain them for future reference. English Progressive Wide Plasma Display High Defi nition Plasma Display TH-37PW D8 Operating Instructions TH-37PWD8WK Model No. TH-37PWD8WS TH-42PWD8WK TH-42PWD8WS TH-42PHD8WK Model No. TH-42PHD8WS TH-50PHD8WK TH-50PHD8WS The illustration shown is an image. -
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Dear Panasonic Customer Welcome to the Panasonic family of customers. We hope that you will have many years of enjoyment from your new Plasma Display. To obtain maximum benefit from your set, please read these Instructions before making any adjustments, and retain them for future reference. -
Page 3: Important Safety Notice
Important Safety Notice WARNING 1) To prevent damage which may result in fi re or shock hazard, do not expose this appliance to dripping or splashing. Do not place containers with water (fl ower vase, cups, cosmetics, etc.) above the set. (including on shelves above, etc.) No naked fl... -
Page 4: Safety Precautions
• If water is spills onto the Plasma Display or foreign objects get inside it, a short-circuit may occur which could result in fi re or electric shock. If any foreign objects get inside the Plasma Display, please consult your local Panasonic dealer. -
Page 5: If Problems Occur During Use
If water or foreign objects get inside the Plasma Display, if the Plasma Display is dropped, or if the cabinet becomes damages, disconnect the power supply plug immediately. • A short circuit may occur, which could cause fi re. Contact your local Panasonic dealer for any repairs that need to be made. -
Page 6: Cleaning And Maintenance
Safety Precautions CAUTION When using the Plasma Display Do not bring your hands, face or objects close to the ventilation holes of the Plasma Display. • Heated air comes out from the ventilation holes at the top of Plasma Display will be hot. Do not bring your hands or face, or objects which cannot withstand heat, close to this port, otherwise burns or deformation could result. -
Page 7: Accessories
Accessories Accessories Supply Check that you have the accessories and items shown Operating Instruction book Power supply cord Remote Control Batteries Requires two R6 batteries. 1. Turn the transmitter face down. Press and slide off the battery cover. Helpful Hint: For frequent remote control users, replace old batteries with Alkaline batteries for longer life. -
Page 8: Connections
Board Insert Slot (see page 11) (covered) Notes: • At factory shipment, Terminal board is installed in SLOT 1 only. • TH-37PWD8WK/S have two slots only. AC cord connection (see page 12) 2. Insert the AC cord 3. Slide up the clamper and close the clamper and fi... -
Page 9: Pc Input Terminals Connection
48 to 120 Hz. (However, the image will not be displayed properly if the signals exceed 1,200 lines.) • The display resolution is a maximum of 640 × 480 dots (TH-37PWD8WK/S, TH-42PWD8WK/S), 768 × 768 dots (TH-42PHD8WK/S), 1,024 × 768 dots (TH-50PHD8WK/S) when the aspect mode is set to “4:3”, and 852 × 480 dots (TH-37PWD8WK/S, TH-42PWD8WK/S), 1,024 ×... -
Page 10: Serial Terminals Connection
Volume 00 - 63 Audio mute OFF Audio mute ON None Input select (toggle) Slot1 input Slot2 input Slot3 input PC input None Screen mode select (toggle) NORM 4 : 3 ZOOM Zoom FULL 16 : 9 JUST Just SELF Panasonic Auto... -
Page 11: Av Connection
AV connection Example of input signal source S VIDEO VCR CAMCORDER Note: Additional equipment, cables and adapter plugs shown are not supplied with this set. AUDIO VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN S VIDEO IN SLOT1 SLOT2 VIDEO S VIDEO AUDIO Connections SLOT3 MONITOR VIDEO IN... -
Page 12: Power On / Off
Power On / Off Connecting the AC cord plug to the Plasma Display. Fix the AC cord plug securely to the Plasma Display with the clamper. (see page 8) Connecting the plug to the Wall Outlet Note: Main plug types vary between countries. The power plug shown at right may, therefore, not be the type fi... -
Page 13: Initial Selections
Press to select the input signal to be played back from the equipment which has been connected to the Plasma Display. Input signals will change as follows: • TH-37PWD8WK/S • TH-42PWD8WK/S, TH-42PHD8WK/S, TH-50PHD8WK/S Notes: • Selecting is also possible by pressing the INPUT button on the unit. -
Page 14: Basic Controls
Basic Controls Remote control sensor TH-42PWD8 Main Power On / Off Switch Power Indicator The Power Indicator will light. • Power-OFF ... Indicator not illuminated (The unit will still consume some power as long as the power cord is still inserted into the wall outlet.) •... - Page 15 Standby (ON / OFF) button The Plasma Display must fi rst be plugged into the wall outlet and turned on at the power switch (see page 12). Press ON to turn the Plasma Display On, from Standby mode. Press OFF to turn the Plasma Display Off to Standby mode.
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Page 16: On-Screen Menu Displays
On-Screen Menu Displays To Picture adjust menu (see page 22) Picture Normalise Normal Normal Picture Mode Contrast Brightness Colour Tint Sharpness Picture Normal White balance Colour Management Advanced settings Press to select “On”. Press to enter Advanced settings. To Advanced settings (see page 22, 23) Advanced settings Normalise... - Page 17 Cinema reality Auto Colour system P-NR Cinema reality 4 : 3 Panasonic Auto (4 : 3) P-NR Note : “Signal” setup menu displays different setting condition for each input signals. (see page 13) To setup Screensaver (see page 28-30) Screensaver...
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Page 18: Aspect Controls
• For a 1125 (1080) / 60i · 50i · 24p · 25p · 30p · 24sF, 1250 (1080) / 50i, 750 (720) / 60p · 50p signal input, the mode is set to “16:9” mode, and switching is not possible. • Panasonic Auto can be selected only during Video signal input. • The aspect mode is memorized separately for each input terminal. -
Page 19: Adjusting Pos. / Size
This picture position movement cannot be controlled by the Picture Pos./Size function. • If adjusting the Picture V-Pos/V-Size in Panasonic Auto with 16:9 mode, the adjustment is not memorized. When exiting the mode, the screen will return to a former adjustment. -
Page 20: Multi Pip
MULTI PIP Press repeatedly. Each time pressing this button main picture and sub picture will be displayed as follows below. Normal Viewing Press to swap main picture and sub picture. Press to select the input mode. Under main Picture and sub picture display, select the picture which you would like to change input modes. -
Page 21: Advanced Pip
Advanced PIP Press to display the Setup menu. Press to select “OSD Language”. Press and hold until the Options menu is displayed. Press to select Advanced PIP. Press to adjust the menu. Off : Sets normal two screen display mode On : Sets Advanced PIP mode. -
Page 22: Picture Adjustments
Picture Adjustments Press to display the Picture menu. 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 Normalise Normal Normal Picture Mode Contrast Brightness Colour Tint Sharpness... -
Page 23: Advanced Settings
Item Effect Contrast Less More Brightness Darker Brighter Colour Less More Tint Reddish Greenish Sharpness Less More Advanced settings Item Effect Black extension Less More Input level Less More W/B High R Less More W/B High B Less More W/B Low R Less More W/B Low B... -
Page 24: Sound Adjustment
Sound Adjustment Press to display the Sound menu. Select to adjust each item. Press to select the menu to adjust. Select the desired level by listening to the sound. Bass Adjusts low pitch sounds Adjusts normal sounds Treble Adjusts high pitch sounds Balance Adjusts left and right volumes Surround... -
Page 25: Digital Zoom
Digital Zoom This displays an enlargement of the designated part of the displayed image. Display the “Operation Guide”. Press to access Digital Zoom. The “Operation Guide” will be displayed. During Digital Zoom, only the following buttons can be operated. [Remote control] Select the area of the image to be enlarged. -
Page 26: Present Time Setup / Set Up Timer
PRESENT TIME Setup / Set up TIMER The timer can switch the Plasma Display On or Off. Before attempting Timer Set, confi rm the PRESENT TIME and adjust if necessary. Then set POWER ON Time / POWER OFF Time. Press to display the Setup menu. Press to select Set up TIMER or PRESENT TIME Setup. -
Page 27: Set Up Timer
Set up TIMER Display the Set up TIMER screen. Press to select POWER ON Time / POWER OFF Time. Press to setup POWER ON Time / POWER OFF Time. Notes: • Pressing “ ” or “ ” button once changes POWER ON Time / POWER OFF Time 1 minute. -
Page 28: Screensaver (For Preventing After-Images)
Screensaver Do not display a still picture, especially in 4:3 mode, for any length of time. If the display must remain on, a Screensaver should be used. Press to display the Setup menu. Press to select Screensaver. Press to display Screensaver screen. Reversal / Scroll selection Press to select Function. -
Page 29: Setup Of Screensaver Time
Setup of Screensaver Time After selecting Time Designation or Interval, the relevant Time Setup will become available for selection and the Operating Time may be set. (Time cannot be set when “Mode” is “On” or “Off”.) Screensaver PRESENT TIME 99:99 Start White bar scroll Function... -
Page 30: Side Panel Adjustment
Screensaver (For preventing after-images) Side Panel Adjustment 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 panels either side of the display fi eld. To reduce the risk of such an after-image, illuminate the side panels. -
Page 31: Reduces Power Consumption
Reduces power consumption • Power save: When this function is turned On, luminous level of the Plasma Display is suppressed, so power consumption is reduced. • Standby save: When this function is turned On, power consumption of the microcomputer is reduced during power supply standby (see page 12, 14-15), so standby power of the set is reduced. -
Page 32: Setup For Multi Display
Setup for MULTI DISPLAY By lining up Plasma Displays in groups of 4, 9 or 16 as illustrated below, an enlarged picture may be displayed across all screens. For this mode of operation, each plasma display has to be set up with a Display number to determine its location. group of 4 (2 ×... -
Page 33: How To Set The Display Location Number For Each Plasma Display
How to set the display location number for each Plasma Display Press to select Ratio (2nd step). Press to select “2 × 2”, “2 × 2 F”, “3 × 3”, “3 × 3F”, “4 × 4”, “4 × 4F”. Press to select Location. Press to select the required arrangement number. -
Page 34: Id Remote Control Function
Setup for MULTI DISPLAY ID Remote Control Function You can set the remote control ID when you want to use this remote control on one of several different TVs. Switch on the right side. Press the button on the remote control. Press one of Press one of Notes:... -
Page 35: Setup For Input Signals
Standby save Power management Auto power off OSD Language Signal 3D Y/C Filter (NTSC) Colour system Cinema reality Panasonic Auto (4 : 3) P-NR Setup Signal English ( UK ) Setup Signal English ( UK ) Press ACTION ( ) button... -
Page 36: Colour System / Panasonic Auto
Set the colour system to match the input signal. If set to “Auto”, the colour system is determined automatically. Panasonic Auto Set to “4 : 3” to view 4:3 images in an unchanged format when Panasonic Auto is selected. (4 : 3) If you would like to view 4:3 images in Just format, set to “Just”. -
Page 37: Sync
Sync Select Signal from the “Setup” menu during RGB input signal. Press to adjust. Press to exit from adjust mode. Setting RGB sync signal: Confi rm that the input is set to RGB input (this setting is valid only for RGB input signal). -
Page 38: Options Adjustments
Options Adjustments Press to display the Setup menu. Press to select “OSD Language”. Press and hold until the Options menu is displayed. Press to select your preferred menu. Press to adjust the menu. Press to confi rm. Press to exit from Options menu. - Page 39 Options Off-timer function Enable Onscreen display Initial INPUT Initial VOL level Maximum VOL level INPUT lock Studio W/B Advanced PIP Display size Press button to switch between modes. INPUT1 INPUT2 INPUT3 Locks the input switch operation. Notes: • Only the adjusted signal is displayed. (see page 13).
- Page 40 Options Adjustments Options Off-timer function Enable Onscreen display Initial INPUT Initial VOL level Maximum VOL level INPUT lock Studio W/B Advanced PIP Display size Options Button lock Remocon User level ID select Remote ID Serial ID Slot power V. lnstallation Rotate Press or button to switch between modes.
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Page 41: Shipping Condition
Shipping condition This function allows you to reset the unit to the factory setting. Press to display the Setup menu. Press to select “OSD Language”. Press and hold till the SHIPPING menu is displayed. Press to select “YES”. Press to confi rm. [from the unit] 1 Press the MENU button till the Setup menu is displayed. -
Page 42: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Before you call for service, determine the symptoms and make a few simple checks as shown below. Symptoms Picture Interference Normal Picture No Picture No Picture No Colour No remote control operations can be performed. A cracking sound is sometimes heard from the unit. The top or bottom of the picture on the screen is cut off when I use the zoom function. -
Page 43: Video/Component/Rgb/Pc Input Signals
VIDEO/COMPONENT/RGB/PC input signals VIDEO input Signal name NTSC PAL60 SECAM Modifi ed NTSC Applicable input signals for Component / MINI D-SUB 15PIN (Component) / RGB / MINI D-SUB 15PIN (RGB) ( Signal name 525 (480) / 60i 525 (480) / 60p 625 (575) / 50i 625 (575) / 50p 750 (720) / 60p... -
Page 44: Specifi Cations
Note: Design and specifi cations are subject to change without notice. Mass and dimensions shown are approximate. TH-37PWD8WK/S 220 - 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz 215 W Save off 1.2 W, Save on 0.9 W 0.1 W... - Page 45 Power Source Power Consumption Normal use Stand-by condition Power off condition Plasma Display panel Contrast Ratio Screen size (No. of pixels) Operating condition Temperature Humidity Applicable signals Colour System NTSC, PAL, PAL60, SECAM, Modifi ed NTSC Scanning format 525 (480) / 60i · 60p, 625 (575) / 50i · 50p, 750 (720) / 60p · 50p, 1125 (1080) / 60i · 50i · 24p · 25p ·...
- Page 48 Warranty Service purposes. Model Number Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. Web Site : http://www.panasonic.co.jp/global/ 2005 Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved.