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PLASMA DISPLAY
Progressive Wide Plasma Display
High Definition Plasma Display
Operating Instructions
TH-37PWD7UX
Model No.
TH-42PWD7UX
TH-50PHD7UX
Model No.
The illustration shown is an image.
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- Page 1 ENTE – MENU INPU R - STAN ER ON G POW TH-37PWD7UX Model No. TH-42PWD7UX High Definition Plasma Display TH-50PHD7UX Model No. The illustration shown is an image. Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read these instructions completely. Please keep this manual for future reference.
- Page 2 CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover or back. No user-serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel. The lightning flash with The exclamation point within arrow-head within a triangle a triangle is intended to tell is intended to tell the user...
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Page 3: Important Safety Instructions
Important Safety Instructions 1) Read these instructions. 2) Keep these instructions. 3) Heed all warnings. 4) Follow all instructions. 5) Do not use this apparatus near water. 6) Clean only with dry cloth. 7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. 8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. -
Page 4: 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 5: Fcc Statement
Electric Corporation of America could cause harmful interference and would void the user's authority to operate this device. FCC Declaration of Conformity Model No. TH-37PWD7UX, TH-42PWD7UX, TH-50PHD7UX Responsible Party: Matsushita Electric Corporation of America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094... -
Page 6: Safety Precautions
Safety Precautions WARNING Setup Do not place the Plasma Display on sloped or unstable surfaces. • The Plasma Display may fall off or tip over. Do not place any objects on top of the Plasma Display. • If water spills onto the Plasma Display or foreign objects get inside it, a short-circuit may occur which could result in fire or electric shock. - Page 7 This Plasma Display is for use only with the following optional accessories. Use with any other type of optional accessories may cause instability which could result in the possibility of injury. (All of the following accessories are manufactured by Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.) • Speakers ···································································· TY-SP37P5W-K (TH-37PWD7UX), TY-SP42P5W-K (TH-42PWD7UX), TY-SP50P5W-K (TH-50PHD7UX) •...
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Page 8: Accessories
Accessories Accessories Supplied Check that you have the Accessories and items shown Speaker Wire × 2 Operating Remote Control Batteries for the Remote Instructions Transmitter Control Transmitter (AA Battery × 2) EUR646529 INPUT SURROUND PICTURE SOUND SET UP MULTI ZOOM SWAP SELECT MOVE... -
Page 9: Connections
Connections When connecting the speakers, be sure to use only the optional accessory speakers. Refer to the speaker’s Installation Manual for details on speaker installation. Make sure to use the supplied ferrite core speaker cables to connect speakers. Other types of speaker wires are not suitable. (Example: TH-42PWD7UX) Speakers (Optional accessories) Remove the tubes from the ends... -
Page 10: 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-37PWD7UX, TH-42PWD7UX), 1,024 × 768 dots (TH- 50PHD7UX) when the aspect mode is set to “NORMAL”, and 852 ×... -
Page 11: Serial Terminals Connection
FULL • If an incorrect command is sent by mistake, this unit will JUST JUST send an “ER401” command back to the computer. Panasonic AUTO SELF With the power off, this display responds to PON command only. -
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 9) Connecting the plug to the Wall Outlet Press the Power switch on the Plasma Display to turn the set on: Power-On. -
Page 13: Initial Selections
INPUT INPUT Press to select the input signal to be played back from the SURROUND equipment which has been connected to the Plasma Display. Input signals will change as follows: • TH-37PWD7UX PICTURE SOUND SET UP INPUT1 INPUT2 PC IN... -
Page 14: Basic Controls
Basic Controls INPUT MENU ENTER R - STANDBY G POWER ON TH-42PWD7 Main Power On / Off Switch Enter / Aspect button This button is locked by initial setting. Power Indicator (see page 16, 18) The Power Indicator will light. •... - Page 15 Basic Controls Standby (ON / OFF) button The Plasma Display must first be plugged into the wall outlet and turned on at the power switch (see page 12). Press this button to turn the Plasma Display On, from Stanby mode. Press it again to turn the Plasma Display Off to Stanby mode.
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Page 16: On-Screen Menu Displays
On-Screen Menu Displays The MENU button on the unit can also Press to select . To PICTURE adjust menu be pressed. (see page 21) – INPUT MENU ENTER PICTURE NORMALIZE NORMAL STANDARD PICTURE MENU PICTURE BRIGHTNESS Each time the MENU button is pressed, COLOR [ from the unit ] the menu screen will switch. - Page 17 VIDEO NR COLOR SYSTEM AUTO 3 : 2 PULLDOWN VIDEO NR 3 : 2 PULLDOWN VIDEO NR H-FREQ. 33.8 Panasonic AUTO (4 : 3) NORMAL V-FREQ. 60.0 H-FREQ. 33.8 VIDEO NR V-FREQ. 60.0 Note: “SIGNAL” setup menu displays a different setting condition for each input signal. (see page 13)
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Page 18: Aspect Controls
“COMPONENT”,“RGB” and “DVI” input signal, the mode is set to “FULL” 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 (INPUT1, INPUT2, INPUT3 and PC IN). -
Page 19: Adjusting Picture Position / Size
NORMAL H-POS by the PICTURE POS. / SIZE function. H-SIZE • If adjusting the PICTURE V-POS / V-SIZE in Panasonic AUTO with FULL mode, V-POS the adjustment is not memorized. When exiting the mode, the screen will return to V-SIZE a former adjustment. -
Page 20: Multi Pip
MULTI PIP MULTI INPUT Press repeatedly. Each time pressing this button main picture and sub picture will be displayed SURROUND as follows bellow. PICTURE SOUND SET UP MULTI ZOOM SWAP SELECT MOVE [Picture and Picture] [Picture out Picture] [Picture in Picture] Main picture Sub picture Main picture... -
Page 21: Picture Adjustments
PICTURE Adjustments PICTURE Press to display the PICTURE menu. INPUT SURROUND Select to adjust each item. Press to select the menu to adjust. PICTURE SOUND SET UP Select the desired level by looking at the picture MULTI ZOOM SWAP SELECT MOVE behind the menu. -
Page 22: Advanced Settings
PICTURE Adjustments Notes: Item Effect Adjustments • “COLOR” and “TINT” settings cannot be adjusted for “RGB/PC” and “DVI” input Adjusts the proper picture contrast. PICTURE signal. Less More • You can change the level of each function Adjusts for easier viewing of dark pictures (PICTURE, BRIGHTNESS, COLOR, TINT, BRIGHTNESS such as night scenes and black hair. -
Page 23: Sound Adjustment
SOUND Adjustment SOUND INPUT Press to display the SOUND menu. SURROUND Select to adjust each item. Press to select the menu to adjust. PICTURE SOUND SET UP MULTI ZOOM SWAP SELECT MOVE Select the desired level by listening to the sound. PICTURE POS. -
Page 24: Digital Zoom
Digital Zoom This displays an enlargement of the designated part of the displayed image. Display the “Operation Guide”. ZOOM MOVE EXIT Press to access Digital Zoom. The “Operation Guide” will be displayed. During Digital Zoom, only the following buttons can be operated. [Remote control] [Unit] SURROUND button... -
Page 25: Present Time Setup / Set Up Timer
PRESENT TIME SETUP / SET UP TIMER The timer can switch the Plasma Display ON or OFF. INPUT Before attempting Timer Set, confirm the PRESENT TIME OF DAY and adjust if necessary. SURROUND Then set POWER ON TIME / POWER OFF TIME. SET UP Press to display the SET UP menu. -
Page 26: Set Up Timer
PRESENT TIME SETUP / SET UP TIMER SET UP TIMER Display the SET UP TIMER SCREEN. Press to select SET UP TIMER POWER ON TIME / POWER OFF TIME. PRESENT TIME OF DAY 00:00 Press to set up POWER ON TIME / POWER ON FUNCTION POWER OFF TIME. -
Page 27: Screensaver (For Preventing After-Images)
SCREENSAVER (For preventing after-images) 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. SET UP SET UP Press to display the SET UP menu. SCREENSAVER MULTI DISPLAY SETUP SET UP TIMER... -
Page 28: Setup Of Screensaver Time
SCREENSAVER (For preventing after-images ) Setup of SCREENSAVER Time After selecting TIME OF DAY 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 SCREENSAVER SCREENSAVER... -
Page 29: Side Bar Adjust
SCREENSAVER (For preventing after-images ) SIDE BAR ADJUST Do not display a picture in 4:3 mode for an extended period, as side bars this can cause an after-image to remain on the side bars on either side of the display field. To reduce the risk of such an after-image, change the brightness of the side bars. -
Page 30: 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 31: Set Up For Multi Display
SET UP 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 32: How To Set The Display Location Number
SET UP for MULTI DISPLAY How to set the Display location number for each Plasma Display Press to select ARRANGEMENT (2nd step). MULTI DISPLAY SETUP MULTI DISPLAY SETUP Press to select “2 × 2”, “3 × 3”, “4 × 4”. 2 ×... -
Page 33: Set Up For Input Signals
Press ACTION ( ) button Press to exit from adjust mode. [ VIDEO ] SIGNAL 3D Y/C FILTER (NTSC) AUTO COLOR SYSTEM 3 : 2 PULLDOWN Panasonic AUTO (4 : 3) NORMAL Note: VIDEO NR When ON, this setting only affects NTSC input signals. -
Page 34: Color System / Panasonic Auto
M.NTSC NTSC Panasonic Set to “NORMAL” to view 4:3 images in an unchanged format when Panasonic AUTO AUTO (4:3) is selected. If you would like to view 4:3 images in Just format, set to “JUST”. 3:2 PULLDOWN / VIDEO NR 3:2 PULLDOWN: When ON, the display attempts to reproduce a more natural interpretation of sources such as movie pictures, which are recorded at 24 frames per second. -
Page 35: Sync
SET UP for Input Signals SYNC Select SIGNAL from the “SET UP” menu during RGB input signal. SET UP Press to adjust. SIGNAL COMPONENT / RGB-IN SELECT INPUT LABEL POWER SAVE STANDBY SAVE POWER MANAGEMENT AUTO POWER OFF ENGLISH ( US ) OSD LANGUAGE Press ACTION ( ) button [ RGB ]... -
Page 36: Shipping Condition
Shipping condition This function allows you to reset the unit to the factory setting. INPUT SET UP SURROUND Press to display the SET UP menu. Press to select “OSD LANGEAGE”. PICTURE SOUND SET UP MULTI ZOOM SWAP SELECT MOVE Press and hold till the SHIPPING menu is SET UP displayed. -
Page 37: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Before you call for service, determine the symptoms and make a few simple checks as shown below. Symptoms Checks Picture Sound Electrical Appliances Interference Noisy Sound Cars / Motorcycles Fluorescent light Volume Normal Picture No Sound (Check whether the mute function has been activated on the remote control.) Not plugged into AC outlet Not switched on... -
Page 38: Maintenance
Troubleshooting / Maintenance Plasma Display panel Symptoms Check The screen darkens slightly The screen will darken slightly when photos, still images of a computer or other pictures when bright pictures with with minimal movements are shown for an extended period. This is done to reduce minimal movements are shown. -
Page 39: Input Signal Can Be Displayed
Input signal can be displayed ∗ Applicable input signals for PC Input (D-sub 15P) ( Mark) Horizontal Vertical When Multi Screen Signal name COMPONENT RGB frequency (kHz) frequency (Hz) and Digital Zoom ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ 525 (480) / 60i 15.73 59.94 ∗... -
Page 40: Specifications
Specifications TH-37PWD7UX TH-42PWD7UX Power Source 120 V AC, 50/60 Hz Power Consumption Maximum 225 W 290 W Stand-by condition Save OFF 0.8 W, Save ON 0.5 W Save OFF 0.8 W, Save ON 0.5 W Power off condition 0.1 W 0.1 W... - Page 41 Specifications TH-50PHD7UX Power Source 120 V AC, 50/60 Hz Power Consumption Maximum 480 W Stand-by condition Save OFF 0.8 W, Save ON 0.5 W Power off condition 0.1 W Plasma Display panel Drive method : AC type 50-inch, 16:9 aspect ratio Contrast Ratio 3000:1 1,106 mm (W) ×...
- Page 43 Limited Warranty Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company (“the Warrantor”) will repair this product with new or rebuilt parts, free of charge, in the USA, in the event of defects in material or workmanship as follows (all time periods commence from the date of the original purchase): Labor: On-site or Carry-in repair (at the option of the purchaser) for a period of 12 months.
- Page 44 Customer’s Record The model number and serial number of this product can be found on its back cover. You should note this serial number in the space provided below and retain this book, plus your purchase receipt, as a permanent record of your purchase to aid in identification in the event of theft or loss, and for Warranty Service purposes.