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Wide P_asma DisplayOperating _nstructions
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WARNING
The [ighlnlng flash witharrow-head wllhln a Irtangleis intended to tell the userIhat parts inside the productare a nsk of electrl: shock IDpersons
The exclamation polnl wllhlna triangle is Inlended Io telllhe user that Importantoperating and servicingInstructions are in the paperswtth IhB apphanc[]
WARNING To prevent damage which may result m fire or shock hazard, do not expose this apphance toram or moistureDo not place conlamers with water (flower vase, cups, €osmetics, etc.) above the set(mcludmg on shelves above, etc )
WARNING 1) To prevent electrtc shook, de not remove cover No user serviceable parts Inside Refer servicing toquahrled servtce personnel
2) Do not remove the groundmg pm on lhe power plug Thts apparatus ts equtpped wtth a three pingrounding-type power plug This plug wtll only rtLa groundmg-type power outlet This is a safetyfeature I[ you are unable to msert the plug into lhe outlet, conlact an electricianDe nol defeat lhe purpose of the groundmg plug
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Important Safety Instructions I1) Read these instructions
All Ihe safety and operating instructions should be read before the appliance is operated
2) Keep these instructionsTho safely and operating instructions should be retained for future reference
3) Hood all warningsAll warnings on the appliance and in the operating instructions should be adhered to
4) Follow all instructionsAll operabng and use instructions should be followed
5) Do not use this apparatus near waterFor example, near a bathtub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tube, In a wet basement, or near a swimming pool,and the like
6) Clean only with dry clothDo nol use hquld cleaners or aerosol cleaners Use a dry cloth for cleaning
7) Do not block any venlllallon openings Inslall In accordance with the manufacture's inslruotLons
Slots and Openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and Io ensure reliable operation ol the product and to
protect it from overheabng The openings should never be blocked by placing the producl on a bed, sofa, rug, or olhersimilar surface
8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radlalors, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers)that produce heatThis producl should not be placed In a built-in Inslallatlon such as a bookcase or rack unless proper vontllatlon isprovided or the manufacturer's instructions have been adhered to
8) Do nol defeat Ihe safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug A polarized plug has two blades with one widerthan lhe other A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong The wide blade or the third prong areprovided lot your solely If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consull an electncLan for replacement of theobsolete outlet
10) Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched padlculady at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the pointwhere they e)llt from the apparatus
11) Only use attachments / accessories specified by the Manufacturer
12) Use only with Ihe cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with theapparatus When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart / apparatus combination to avoidInjury from tip-overQuick stops, e)[cesslVe force, and uneven surfaces may cause the appliance and cart combinationto ovorturn
13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time
This will prevent damage to the product due to hghlnlng and power-hne surges
14) Refer all servicing to quahfled service personnel Servicing IS roqulred when the apparatus has been damaged in anyway, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, hquld has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus,the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped
15) To prevenI electric shock, ensure the grounding pin on the AC cord power plug IS securely connected
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Dear Panasonic Customer
Welcome to the Panasontc famtly of customers We hope that 3ou will have man) years of eajo)ment
from ),our new Plasma Display
To obtatn ma__tmtun beneftt from _oar _et, please read these lnstrt_crtons before maktug art) adj,stments,
atzd retain there for future reference
Retain year purchase receipt also, attd note down the model number and sertal namber of 3 our set tlt
the space provided on the rear cover of these tnstruertons
Note:
Do not allow a still picture to be displayed for an extended period, as lhis can cause a permanent after-Image to remain on the Plasma DisplayExamples of still pictures include loges, video games, computer images, teletext and images displayed in4 3 mode
Trademark Credits
• VGA IS a trademark of International Business Machines Corpt_rallen• S-VGA ts a registered lradsmarh el the Video Electronics Standard Association
Even if no special nolallen has been made of company or product trademarks, lhese trademarks have been fullyrespected
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Table of Contents IImportant Safety Instructions . . 3FCC STATEMENT .................. 6
Safety Precautions ............. 7Accessories .............. 9
Accessories Supplied 9Optional Accessories 9
Remote Control Baherlas ............... 10
Basra Controls .................... 11
Connections ........................... 12
Speakers connection 13AV Input Terminals connecbon 13AV Input connection 14COMPONENT/RGB Input connection 14PC Input connection 16SERIAL Terminals connection 17
Power ON/OFF and Inpul Signal Selection ........... 1BAC cord conncechon 1RPower ON/OFF 1B
Select the Input Signal 19Selecting the ON-Screen Menu Language 19
On-Screen Menu Dmplay from Remote Con|rol .... 20
ASPECT Controls ............................... 22
Adjusting PICTURE POSJSIZE .................. 24
SOUND Adjustment ................... 26MUTE 26
SURROUND Controls ........................ 27
PICTURE Adjustments ............................ 2B
Advanced settings 29
SET UP for MULTI DISPLAY .......... 30
How to setup MULTI DISPLAY 30
HowtoseltheDisplay10cah0nnumberforeachPlasmaD=splay 31SET UP TIMER ............................. 32
PRESENT TIME OF DAY Set 32
TIMER Set 33
SCREENSAVER (For preventing aher-lmages) ...... 34Setup of SCREENSAVER Time 35SIDE BAR ADJUST 36
SET UP for Input Signals ................... 37COMPONENT/RGB/IN SELECT 37
3D Y/C FILTER - For NTSC Video images 37COLOR SYSTEM / Panasonlc AUTO 3B
[SYNC] 39[PULL IN RANGE] 39[CLAMP POSITION] 39[H-FREQ (kHz)/V-FREQ (Hz)] 39
Troubleshoohng .......................... 40
Specifications ....................................... 42
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I FCC STATEMENT
,--_ FCC STATEMENT J
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with lhe ILmlls for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of[he FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable proteollon against harmful interference when the
equipment IS operated _n a commercial environment
This equipment generales, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance
with the Instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications Operabon of this equipment Ina residential area is likely to cause harmful Interference in which case lbe user wdl be required to correct the Intederence
al his own expense
FCC CAUTION
Pursuanl to 47CFR, Pad 15 21 of the FCC rules, any changes or modifications to this monitor not expressly approvedby Matsushlta Electric Corporation olAmerlca could cause harmful inlerference and would void the user's authorlly tooperale this device
CANADIAN NOTICEThis Class A digital apparatus comphes with Canadian ICES 003
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FCC CAUTION:
To assure continued compliance and possible undesirable interference, the provided ferrite cores must be
used when connecting this plasma display to video equipment, and maintain at least 40cm spacing to other
peripheral devices Refer to Instructions on pages 16, and 17.
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I Safety Precautions
WARNING
Set up
Do not place the Plasma Dtsplay on sloped or unstable surfaces• The Plasma Display may fall off or Lipover
Do not place any oblects on top of the Plasma Dtsplay.• If water spills onto the Plasma Display or foreign objects gel inside tt, a short-circuJt may occur whtch could result In
fire or electrtc shock If any foreign objects get Inside the Plasma Dtsplay, please consult an Authorized ServiceCenter
Do not cover the ventdatien holes
• Doing so may cause the Plasma Dtsplay to overheat, which can cause fire or damage to the Plasma Display
If usmg the pedestal (optional accessory), leave a space of 3 1sits" (10 cm) or more at the top, left and rtght, 2 3Is"(6 cm) or more at the bottom, and 2 _h" (7 ¢m) or more at the rear If usmg some other setting-up method, leavea apace or 3 1she" (10 cm) or more at the top, bottom, left and right, and z/4" (1 9 am) or more at the rear
Avotd inslalhng this product near electronic equipment that generates electromagnetic waves• It will cause interference in image, sound, etc In particular, keep video equipment away from this product
AC Power Supply Cord
The Plasma Display is designed to operate on 120 V AC, 50160 Hz
Securely Insert the power cord plug as far as It will go• If the plug is nol fully inserted, heat may be generated which could cause fire If lhe plug is damaged or the wall
socket plate Is loose, they should not be used
Do not handle the power cord plug with wel hands.s Domg so may cause electric shocks
Do net do anythmg that might damage the power cable When disconnecting the power cable, hold the plug, netthe cable
• Do not make any modifications, place heavy objects on, place near hot objects, heat, bend, twist or forcefully pullthe power cable Domg so may cause damages to the power cable which can cause fire or electric shock If damageto the cable Is suspected, have it repatred aL an Authonzed Service Center
If the Plasma Dtsplay ts not in use for a long penod of ttme, unplug the power cord from the wall outlet
If problems occur during use
If a problem occurs (such as no picture or no sound), or If smoke or an abnormal odor is detecied from thePlasma Display, unplug the power cord tmmedlately
•Conttnuous use of the Display under these conditions m_ght cause ftre or permanent damage to the unit Have theDisplay evaluated at an Aulhorlzed Servtce Center ServLces to the Display by any unauLhonzed personnel arestrongly discouraged due to its high voltage dangerous nature
If water or foretgn objects get mside the Plasma Display, tf the Plasma Dtsplay ts dropped, or if the cabinetbecomes damaged, disconnect the power cord plug tmmsdiately
• A short may occur, whtch could cause ftre Contact an Authortzed Servtce Center ror any repatrs thaLneed to bemade
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Safety Precautions
CAUTIONThis Plasma Display IS for use only with the following optional accessories. Use with any other type of optionalaccessories may cause instability which could result in the possibility of injury
(All of the following accessories are manufactured by Ma|sushlta Eleclnc Industrial Co, Ltd)
• Speakers• Pedestal• Wall stand
• Wall-habglng bracket (vertical)
• Celhng unitm Terminal cover
Always be sure to ask a qualified technician to carry out set-up
When using the Plasma Display
TY-SP37P4W-KTY-ST42PT3-KTY-ST42PW1TY-WK37PV3TY-CE42PS1TY-UPS2oo
Do not bring your hands, face or objects close to the ventilation holes of the Plasma Display_• Top of the Plasma Display Is usually very hol due to the high temperature of exhaust sir being released through the
ventilation holes Burns or personal Injuries can happen If any body parts are brought leo close Placing any objectnear the top of the display could also result in heat damages to the object as well as lo the Display if its ventilationholes are blocked
Be sure to disconnect all cables before moving the Plasma Display= Moving the Display with its cables attached might damage the cables which, in turn, can cause hre or electric
shock
Disconnect the power plug from the wall outlet as a safety precaution before carrying out any cleaning• Electric shocks can result If this is not done
Clean the power cable regularly to prevent il from becoming dusty• BulIFup dust on the power cord plug can increase humidily which rnlght damage the Insulation and cause fire
Unplug the cord from the wall outlet and clean it with a dry cloth
Cleaning and maintenance
The front of the display panel has been specially treated Wipe the panel surface gently using only a cleaningcloth or a soft, lint-free cloth.
= It the surface IS particularly dirty, soak a soft, lint-free cloth in a weak detergent solution and then wring the cloth to
remove excess hquld Use this cloth to wipe lhe surface of the dLsplay panel, then wipe II evenly with a dry cloth, of
the same type, unhl the surface is dry= Do not scratch or hit the surface of the panel with fingernails or other hard objects Furthermore, avoid contact with
volatile substances such as insecl sprays, solvents and lhlnner, otherwise lhe quahiy of lhe surface may be
adversely affected
If the cabinet becomes dirty, wipe it with a soft, dry cloth• It the cabmet is particularly dirty, soak the cloth in a weak detergent solution and then wring the cloth dry Use this
cloth to wipe the cabinet, and then wipe it dry with a dry cloth• Do not allow any detergent to come into dlrecl contact with the surface of lhe Plasma Display
If water droplets get inside the unit, operating problems may result• Avoid conlact with volahle substances such as insect sprays, solvents and thinner, otherwise the quality of the
cabinet surface may be adversely affected or the coating may peel off Furthermore, do not leave It for long periodsin conlact with artLcles made from rubber or PVC
Note"
Do net allow a still picture lo be displayed for an extended period, as thLs can cause a permanent after-image to
remain on the Plasma DisplayExamples of shll pictures Include loges, video games, computer Images, teletext and images dLsplayed In 4 3 mode
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Accessories
Accessories Supplied
Check that you have the Accessories and items shown [_
[_ Operating Instruction book [--_ Remote Control TransmitterEUR646525
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=q=,m
[_ Battenes for the RemoteControl Transmitter
(AA(RS) Battery x 2)
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[_ Warranty _--] Ferrlte coreJOKF00000018
©x2 [_ Fixing bandsTMME1 B7 x 2
Jj--]AC cord
Optional Accessories• Speakers
TY-SP37P4W K• Pedestal
TY-ST42PT3-K• Wall stand
TY-ST42PW1
• Wall-hanging bracket(vertical)TY-WK37PV3
• Celhng unitTY-CE42PS1
• Terminal coverTY-UPS200
For asaembilncl
Full Instruct=oneare supphed with each optional accessories for use with this Plasma Display
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I Remote Control BatteriesRequtres two AA battertes1 Turn the transmitter face dawn
Press and shde eft the batterycover
2 Install the battertes as shown In
the battery compartment(Polanty + or - must match themarkings m the compartment)
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_Two "AA" Size
3 Replace the cave and shde inreverse until the lock snaps
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I Helpful Hint:For frequent remote control users, replace old batlerles withAlkahne batteries for longer hfe
Z_ Precaution on battery use
Incorrect tnstallabon can cause battery leakage and corrosion that will damage the remote control transmttterObserve the followmg precautions.1 Batteries should always be replaced as a parr Always use new batteries when replacing the old set2 Do not combine a used battery wlLha new one3 Do not mtx battery types (example "Zinc Carbon" wtth "Alkahne")4 Do not attempt to charge, short-ctrcutt, disassemble, heat or burn used battenes5 Battery replacement IS necessary when the remote control acts sporadically or stops operattng the Plasma Display
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I Basic Controls I
R 5TApl_ Y
ON
Main Power On/Off Switoh Volume AdjustmentInput button Push the Volume Up "+" orPower Indicator
The Power Indicator will light• Power-OFF Indicator not illuminated(The unit
will still consumesome power as long as Ihepower cord tsstill resorted into the wall outlet )
= Stand-by (2) Red= Power-ON Green
(VIDEO (S VIDEO)/COMPONENT,RGB/PC Mode Selechon)Push the "INPUT' button to selectVIDEO(S VIDEO)/COMPONENT orRGB/PC Input signal modes sequentially
Down "-" burton toIncrease or decrease thesound volume level
Stand-by (ON/OFF) buttonThe Plasma Display must first be plugged into the walloutlet and turned on at the power switch (see page 1B)Push Ibis button to turn the Plasma Display ON, fromSTANDBY mode Push tt again to turnthe Plasma DLsplayOFF to STANDBY mode
Status button _.
--SURROUND button(see page 27)
_lnput button(VIDEO(S VIDEO)/COMPONENT,RGB/PC Mode Selection)
Push the "Slalus" button to display Pressto selecl VIDEO(S VIDEO)/the current system status _ _ _ COMPONENT or RGB/PC mpul signalL _ / _ -- _ 1 modes sequentially (see page 19)
I _ / f(A_ ___ FSound mute On/Off (see page 26)
5URF_UNO
("--"_- F Volume AdjustmentI _ [--[-]-'_-.--.-J _ "-------.-JIJ, "Press the Volume Up '%" or Down
V0L • I ,, n(!) VIDEO(S VIDEO)'COMPONENT, ,,IN - button to Increase or decreaseRGB/PC mode I_H _ II the sound volume level
(_) Aspect mode (see page 22) LU .,_ ...... ___UJ .......(_) Off timer _["-_-< _f__L-J_"_'7 "_" =upon tsee page z UThe offtimer indicator msdisplayed I I I1 t'//r-.,."-_--',_\_..)_l_only when the off timer has been set I I I ( !ll• ((rm--_l_P't_l rq_ ACTION button
.iJ I 1( _.,..)_t.,_,,/y_ (11 Presstomake selectlonsN.uttoniIi '_Y_J(see page 25, 26, 2B, 29) IN m--_-___
UJ_ _._o,_L_LU"---PoS,T,oNbuttonsPICTURE button _,___ _ (_ SET UP button (see page 20)
P,CTUREPOSgZE_y_o. o o IJJ ASPECT button(pg 24) [)'_..____ - 117 Press to adlust the aspect
t-l/ e I1| (seepage22)Lll_ _..,.ill... PC_utton_,0 Qll'i
Pushthe'PCmodeso,sot,on_ ,l_Jbutton to select the PC modeThis burton is used to switch OFF TIMER buttondirectly to PC mode The Plasma DLsplay may be preset to switch to stand-by after a ilxedperiod The
setting changes to 30 minutes, 60 mmutes, 90 mLnutes and 0 mmutes (off timercancelled) each hie the burton ts pressedWhen Ihree mlnules remain, "Off timer 3" will flash 30----> 60 -_> 90 --]The off timer is cancelled If a power Interruption occurs _--- 0 < l
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I Connections I
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SPEAKER
Terminals (R)_ L,_._J_
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SPEAKER
Terminals (L)
- Cable fixing bandsSecure any excess cables with bands, as requtred
Pass the attached cable ftxmghand through the chp asshown In the figure
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To secure cables connected toTermmals, wrap the cable fixing bandaround them then pass the pomted endthrough the Iocktng block, as shown inthe ftgure
To laasen
Push
the c_
! Pull _11_,,
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R L R L_&UDI_ J VII3 EQ B VIUEO _JEIIO J ",l B HI3 p_G_/R p_IC_B y'G
AV IN COMPONENT/RGBIN PC IN SERIAL
AV IN Termtnals
(see page 13, 14)
COMPONENT/RGB IN and Audto From EXIT monttor Termmal From SERIAL Termmal onIN Termtnale (see page 15) on Computer (see page 16) Computer (see page 17)
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Connections
Speakers connection
When connectmg the speakers, be sure to use only the optional accessory
speakers
Refer Io the speaker's Installation Manual for details on speaker installahon
Speakers (Opttonal accessories)I
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4!, 4!,
AV Input Terminals connection
Connect the signal source equipment (see page 14 to 17)
(Example) When connecting an S VIDEO VCR
(s VIDEO VCR)
I ! =:11_=1b_ ,L ,I,
2xRCAaudlo _ _
cables _j_
AU DIO__J.._
Audio Inpulto [] [][JR sockets L._ LITI
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R _J7 L aLrr QU T
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coo Og LL-- AUDID _ VIDE[3 5 _lDE_3
AV IN
VIDEO
Video mpul toS VIDEO
socket
Note;
Additional equrprnent and cables shown are noLsupphed wt[h lhtsset
S VIDEO 4 pin socket
LUmlnan=a Barth Ghromlnancs earth
LUmlnanc_ in ChremlnBncu in
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Connections
AV Input connection
VIDEO signal connection
(VCR)
-oo[].R = tK k OUT
@ @ @ AUDIO-VIDEO
video cables
Vtdeo InpuL toRCA socket
Audio Input toL/R sockets I@®®OL. AUB4= .J _l[3EO _O_O
AV IN
Note:Additional equipment and cables shown are not supplied with this set
COMPONENT/FIGB Input connection
Component signals (Y, Ps, P.) connection
L U(DVB Player)
Y @_ _ Y, Pe, PR,0Q-_
3sRCAP. @ alp video cables
AUDIO
2xRCA _L---LLIILF'_ /audio cables
@@@@@ }HI3 p_A::I/R _ yt_CIDMPONENT/RGB IN
Notes.
(1) Change the "COMPONENT/RGB-IN" settmg in the "SET UP" menu to "COMPONENT" (see page 37, 39)
(2) Addlhonal equipment, cables and adapter plugs shown are not supphed wtth this set
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Connections
RGB signal (R, G, B, HD, VD) connection
RGB camera
RGB mput to BNC-RCAR, G, B, HD, VD sockets adaptor plug
Example of ,nput signals0_rce Ifl _
.O_,-oompat..,eVC. !_
Do,DeeDeD,DOoOoO = -_ _ S×BNCL__{]E_ =
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RGBc_b,e_ _ ® ® ® ® ® ® 1
Computer
AUDIO
2xRCA audt0 cables
Audio Input toL/R sockets
R
G
NDtBS
(1) Change the "COMPONENT/RGB-IN" setttng tn the "SET UP" menu to "RGB" (see page 37, 39)(2) Addttlonal equipment, cables and adaptor plugs shown are not supplied with this set
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Connections
PC Input connection
COMPUTER
Conversion adapter (If necessary)
PC cable
D sub 15p
Fernle core , Less than ',(supplied) _ 7" 7/B _'_
(20 cm) i
l/B" (3ram) slereo plugiI
Connect a cable which matchesthe audLu output lerrnlnal on the computer
Instalhng the rerrlte core
_Pull back the tabs
_r _= (in two places)
._ Press the cable/ _ throughand close
Notes(1) Computer sJgnals which can be input are these with a horizontal ecannmg frequency of 15 5 1o 110 kHz and vertmal
scanning frequency of 4B to 120 Hz (However, stgnals cannot be dtsplayed It signals exceeding 1200 lines wtll notbe dtsplayed properly )
(2) The dtsplay resolution Lsa maximum of 640 x 450 riots when the aspect mode tsset to "NORMAL", and B52 x 4B0dots when the aspect mode IS set to "FULL" If the dtsplay resolution exceeds these maximums, It may not bepossible to show fme detail wtih suffictent clarity
(3) The PC input terminals are DDCl/2B-compattble If the computer being connected ts not DDC1/2B-compatible, youwill need to make seilmg changes to the computer at the time of connection
(4) Some PC models cannot be connected to the set(5) There is no need to use an adapter for computers wtth DOSN compattble D-sub 15P lerminal(6) The computer shown in the tlluatratlon ts for example purposes only(7) Addttional equtpment and cables shown are not supphed wtth thisset(B) Do not set the horizontal and vertical scanning frequencies for PC stgnale whtch are above or below the specified
frequency range
Signal Names for D-sub 15P Connector
Pin layout for PC mpulterminal
Pm No
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Stgnal NameR
G[]
GND (Ground)GND (Ground)
Pin No Stgnal Name(_) GND (Ground)
(_ GND (Ground)1_) GND (Ground)
(_ NC (nolconnected)(_ GND (Ground)
Ptn No
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Signal Name
GND (Ground)SDA
HD/SYNCVD
SCL
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Connections
SERIAL Terminals connectionThe SERIAL terminal is used when the Plasma Display Is controlled by a computer
COMPUTER
Ferrlte core
(supphed)
RS-232C _SEFtlAL_
s_/alg h_
Less than7" 7/6 (20 cm)
Noles(1) Use the RS-232C cable to connect the computer to the Plasma Display(2) The computers shown Is for example purposes only(3) Additional equipment and cables shown are not supplied with this eel
Pin layout for RS-232C
The SERIAL termmal conforms to the RS-232C interface specification, so that the Plasma Display can be controlled bya computer which ts connected to this terminalThe computer wtll requtre software whtoh allows the sending and receiving of control data which satisfies the conditionsgiven below Use a computer apphcatlon such as a programming language to software Refer to the documentatton forthe computer apphcatlon for details
Communication parameters
Signal level
Synchronlzahon method
Baud rate
Panty
Characlar length
Slop bllFlow control
RS-232C comphant
Asynchronous9600 bps
NoneBbtls1 bd
RS-232C Converston cable
D-sub 9-pin female@@®
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0-®
Details
RXD
TXD
GNDNon use
-7 Shorted
NC
Basic format for control dataThe transmission ot control data from the computer etarlswith a STX etgnal, followed by the command, theparameters, and lastly an ETX signal in that order Ir thereare no parameters, then the parameter stgnal does notneed to be sent
,FthP2,F3,P,,P, .. l_._. Lcelon L Parame, r( )L End
Slarl 3-characlar (1 - 5 byt.as) (03h)
(02h) command (3byles)
Note
(1) If multiple commands are transmitted, be sure to wattIor the response for the first command Locome fromIhls unit before sending the next command
(2) If an Incorrect command ts sent by mistake, thts unitwill send an "ER401" command back to the computer
Command
Command Parameter Control detailsPON None Power ONPOF None Power OFFAVL ** Volume O0 - 63
0 Audio MUTE OFFAMT 1 Audio MUTE ON
IIS None Input select (toggle)VID AV Mode
YP1 Component/ RGBmw:le(processedas aY/F_/FRor RGBsLgnalsaseelbythtsuntD
RG1 PC mode
DAM None Screen mode select (toggle)NORM NORMAL (4 3)ZOOM ZOOMFULL FULLJUST JUSTSELF Panasonic AUTO
With the power off, this display responds to PON command only
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Power ON/OFF and Input Signal SelectionAC cord connectionConnectmg the AC cord plug to the Plasma Dtsplay
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Power ON/OFF
Connecting the plug to the Wall Outlet
Push the POWER swttch on the Plasm_ Dtsplay to turnthe set on POWER-ON
[ Power Indlcalor Green ]
"_ Power Indtcalor-I---.,- I_=_---_--Remote Control Sensor
When the POWER tsturned on for thefirst ttme, the LANGUAGE selecttonscreen =sdtsplayed
From the second ttme on, languageselectton can be done rrom the setupmenu (see page19)
Select the desired language usmg the• and • keys and press the ACTION
burton
Example The screen below ts dtsplayed for a while afterthe Plasma Dtsplay ts turned on (setttngcondttlon is an example )
OSDLANGUAGE
EngtL_h(UK}
Fro I
IcJ_i3e
( ENGLISHIUS)
From the second ttme on, Lhescreen shownbelow ts displayed [or a whtle (setttngcondltton ts an example)
d) Press Lhe _ butlon on the remote control to turn thePlasma Dtsplay off
I Powerlndlcator Red (slandby) I
Press the _) button on the remote control to turn the
Plasma Dtsplay on
I Power Indicator Green I
To turn the power for the Plasma Dtsplay off, press the up.)switchon the Plasma Display, when the Plasma Dtsplay ts on or mstandby mode
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Power ON/OFF and Input Signal Selection
Select the Input Signal
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INPLD
CD Press the INPUT button to select the inputv=deos_gnal desired from equipment such asa VCR which has been connected to thePlasma Display
Input signals wdl change as follows
For COMPONENT INPUT (seepage 37)
t-->VIDEO _ COMPONENT _PC q/
For RGB INPUT (see page 37)
F_ VIDEO ----> RGB _ PC -- ]
Selecting the On-Screen Menu Language
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SETUP
press to display the SET UP menu
selectable --languages
press to select OSDLANGUAGE
press to select your preferred language
Enghsh(UK)DeutschFran;alsItahano
Espa_olENGLISH(US)q=_
.;_ SETUP
• CD_F.NTIRGB,.tN SELECT •
SIGNALSCREENSAVER
OSD LANGUAGE (] r'_rt_ll'lQll_] [_]MULTIDISPLAYSE]]JP
SETUP"I]MER
(Chinese)
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IOn-Screen Menu Display from Remote Control I
To PICTURE adjust menu(see page 2B)
_'_) PIOTURE
_ _JO_MAL
PICTURE MENU _
BRIGHTNESS Ifl_
COLOR
TINT lil_SHARPNESS lil_
ADVANCED SET-ING_a_
To ADVANCED SE'I7-1NGS(see page 28, 29)
N)VANCE[3 DEITINBS
_ NORMAL
BLACN E:4TENSION
W/B HIGH R Elm
W/B HIGH B IBI_W/B LOW R lilm
W/B LOW 8 IFJI_GAMMA <
To SOUND adjust menu
(see page 26)
SOUNO
AUDIO MENU
rRESLE
BALANCE
SURROUND
To PICTURE POS/SIZE adjustmenu (see page 24)Dunng '"VIDEO" and "COMPONENT'Input signal modes
PICTURE P_SJSEE I
H= HSlZE _1IIL_ v-Pos _' JIHCr_vS,ZE _-_1
During "RGB" and "PC"inpul signal modes
t P,GTURE_E__,_ , , ic.O_Rms _'-JI(,_ H SIZE _ ]|
[ r_ v-Poe _" )ir.Fr]v SIZE _' )1£-_- CLDCN PHASE _--)1
J
f--
Press to select each Item
_sET up
CGMFONENT/RGB4B SELE_'T........ OraLs)
SIGNAL JSCEENSAVER )
_aso LANGUAGE 0EN BLI_-HI]_'_ D) 'MULTID_LAY EETUP
_ .£ETUPT_ R
_SET UP
COMR3NENTAGB4NSE_I.__E el
EI6NAL .....SCREENSAVER
( MULTIDISPLaYSETUPSETUPTIMER
_SET UP
C_M_ONEN_a_B4_SELECT
_NAL
SCREEMSAVER
(04_0 LANBL_X£E OENBL_R _USH_,)
MULTIDISPLAY_ETUP
$E[uP _IMER ;
_=_=SET UP
GOMp0NENT_E,'GB-iNSELECT
S_AL )._GREEN_AV_R
L'-OS_i LANGUA6_. o_[: MULTID_PL_Y SETUP ]
SET UPTIMER
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On-Screen Menu Display from Remote Control
Press to access each adjustscreen .)6E ,
Press the R buttun to returnto "SET UP" menu
To SIGNAL screen for
VIDEO (see page 3B)
Nole
To SIGNAL screen forRGB (see page 39)
To SIGNAL screen for
COMPONENT(seepage39)
!
To SIGNAL screen forPC (see page 39)
I
=SIGNAL" setup menu dmsp]aysdmfferentse['bng condmbonIor each mpul smgnats (see page 19)
To setup SCREENSAVER
(See page 34)
SCREEN.SAVER
FUNCTION
[ (_'''"T_, Press to selecteach TIME adjust
P::::_B d,splay each
adlust scresn
Press the R buJtun to returnto "SCREENSAVER" menu
To setup MULTIDISPLAYscreen(see page 30)
:-MULTIDISPLAYSEIUP _m_lMULTIDISPLAYSETLIP
:,LDC._ION • _|
_m.w_lm_STARTTIME I
Ic.c_BsADaU_T_NT_ !_1
! FLNL_HTIME I
( FINISHTIME _)1
II_-"OU"S_JUST=E"T_" _DI
[(OPERATINBTIME
ICH_R_LLTrMENT _ _l
! pERIODICTIME I
_:::)1_(!-'OUBS,M:_JUSTMEMTar_" liB|
TO SET UP TIMER selection
screen (see page 32)
SETUPTIMER
PRESENTTIME
Press to select each TIMERadjustment totems
t-"--_-----1=="}_(,", When select TIMER adjustmentI _'h_._ ,tsm.pressth,.be.ontoSET
:_=_ UP TIMER screen
Press the R buttun to returnto "SET UP" menu
pRESENTTIMESETUP
PRESENTTIMEOFDAY _'_HOURS AD.ILISTMEN/' <
POWERON ,_ETUP
{ POWERON TIME _,_
(:HOI_ ADJUSTMENT, _ _(MINUTF._ADJUSTI_ENT_ "- im_
PC_/R OFF S_TUp
( POWEROFFTIME(.HE_JRSAB.JUSIMENT_ - -_{ MINUTESA&IUSIM,ENT ,]" _'_
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I ASPECT ControlsThe Plasma Display will allow you Io enjoy viewing the picture at IIS maximum size, including wide screen cinemaformat picture
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(DASPECT buttonThe aspect mode changes each time the ASPECT bu_ton_spressed
Noles(1) During RGB and PC input signal modes, the mode swllches
between "NORMAL", "ZOOM" and "FULL" only(2) For a 525p (4BOp) signal input during "COMPONENT" input
signal mode, the mode switches between "ZOOM" and "FULL"only
(3) For a 11251(10B01), 750p (720p) signal input during"COMPONENT" input signal mode, the mode is set to "FULL"mode, and switching is not possibleFor a 5251 (4801), 6251 (5761) signal input dunng "Component"input signal mode, "Panasonle Auto" can not be selected
(4) The aspect mode Is memorized separalely for each input terminal(VIDEO, COMPONENT, RGB and PC)
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ASPECT Controls
Mode Picture
NORMAL
ZOOM
FULL
JUST
Panaaonle
AUTO
4 --I
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L [
0 O' 13
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o o [3 £
o at o[
4 _ I--16_
° ! o[Far an elongated tmage Image is expanded
I-- 4 --I
_C i Changes In accordance
T wllh |he Panasonlc
AUTO mode se_ting(see
_) C _ page 3B)For a 4 3 Image
Explanation
NORMAL will display a 4 3 picture at ds standard 4 3sIZe
ZOOM mode magnifies the central section of the ptcture
FULL will display the p_cture at its maximum size bulwith sight elongahon
JUST mode will display a 4 3 picture at Its maximumsize but with aspect correcbon apphed to the center ofthe screen so that elengahon LSonly apparent at theleft and nght edges or the screen The stze of the picturewill depend on the original signal
The display will automatically become enlarged
(depending on the picture source), allowmg you to view
the picture at its maximum size
Note
Panasonlc AUTO mode ts destgned to automaticallyadjust the aspect ratto Lohandle a mtx of 16 9 and 4 3program matenal Certain 4 3 program material, suchas stock market data screens, may occasionally causethe image stze to change unexpectedly When vtewmgsuch programs, it ts recommended that the ASPECTbe set to NORMAL
Notes-
(1) Do not allow 4 3 mode to be displayed for an extended period, as this can cause a permanent after-Image to remain onthe Plasma Display Panel
(2) The S VIDEO termmal on this set can deject specially encoded stgnals that are compattble with a wide screen monitor
When a full tmage from the S VIDEO termmal of spectally encoded video ts detected by the set, Lhe screen stze tsautomahcally set 1oFULL mode
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I Adjusting PICTURE POS./SIZE
Adjusting screen
1 a3ASPECT
0 Press to select the screen mode toadjust
PICTUREPO5 /SIZE
0 Press to display the PICTURE POS /SIZE menu
___ Press to select H-POS/H-SIZEN-POS/
_-_ V-SIZE/CLOCK PHASE
Dunng "VIDEO" and "COMPONENT"input signal modes
During =RGB" and "PC"input signal modes
Press to adjust screen/position
R
© Press to exit from adjust mode
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Notes(1) Adjustment details are memorized separately for different input signal formats (Adjustments for component signals
are memorized for 525t (4B0t), 6251 (5760, 525p (4B0p), 1125t (10B00 and 625p (576p), 750p (720p) each, andRGB/PC signals are memorized for each frequency )
(2) If a "Cue" or "Row" stgnal from a VCR or DVD player is received, the picture posttton wtll shtft up or down Thisptcture peslhon movement cannel be controlled by the PICTURE POS/SIZE function
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Adjusting PICTURE POS./SIZE
When the Position Left '"
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i SOUND Adjustment I1
2
SOUND
Press to display the Sound menu
Select to adjust each Item
Press to select the desired adjustment menu
Select the desired level by listening to the sound
BASS _ SOUNDAdjusts low sounds _ N_R=ALTREBLE AUDIOMENU _ ,&
Adjusts high sounds • TREBLE ID---- TBALANCE II. BALANCE
Adjusts left and right SURR__OUND.............volumes
Emits theoriginal sound
I AUTO I Automatically controlsproper volume level
SURROUND (see next page)Select ON or OFF
• To end adjustmentsR
O-- Press the R button
NotePress Ihe SURROUND button to directly turn the surround effect ON and OFF (see next page)
;@:Helpful Hint ( _ / _ Normalization)Whde the "SOUND" menu is displayed, if either the N button on the remote control Lspressed at any time or the(ACTION button) is pressed during "NORMALIZE", then all adjUstment values are returned to the [actory settings
Mute
Useful when answering the phone or receiving unexpected visitors
_-- Press this button to mute the sound
Press again to reactivate sound Sound Is also reactivated when power is turned off orvolume level Is changed
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I SURROUND Controls
f
N R
P_TLJ_E SS_JND _E_UP
_OCID
P_llJRE I_FOS/See _SP_GT
CD CD
P; OFF"i_MER
CD CD
SURROUND
CDSURROUND ButtonThe benerlts of surround sound are enormous You can becompletely enveloped In sound, JUSt as ir you were at a concerthall or cinema
The surround seltmg switches on and off each time theSURROUND button is pressed
ON OFF
[SURROUND[B_i]
Note
The surround settings are memorized separately for each SOUND mode(AUTO, STANDARD)
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I PICTURE Adjustments I1
2
PICTURE
Press the PICTURE button on theRemole Control to display thePICTURE menu
Select to adjust each Item
Press to select Lhe menu to adjust
Select the destred level by Iookmg at the ptcturebehind the menu
(_ PICTURE
Press the left < or nght • burton toselect "ON" Press the down • buttonto enterADVANCED SETI-INGS modeADVANCED SEnINGS ONEnables fine picture adjustment at aprofessional level (see next page)
ADVANCEDs E'R'INGS
_ NORM&L
BL_0KE_S,ON I_" . )[,W/B HIGH R E03_( W/B HIGH B E])_rT_ )
Wf8 LOWR '_'_m_z_, )w/BLOWR ['llq_ )
( GAMMA _31 2.2 1D)
ADVANCED SEOINGS OFFDisplays images wtth settmgs of thePICTURE menu
(_ PICTURE
_ NORMAL
PICTUREMENU _3LSTANBAROID)(PICTURE [_ r-"mr,r--_ ]
( BRIGH_ESS _i_( COLOR El£r_ ]TiNT [61_ ]
CSHARPNESS [O3r--_----_ -(_CDLDR"!T_Mp O_D](ADVANCED SETflNBS ,3_b)
Press the left • or nght • button to switch betweenmodes
D DYNA ,O INEMA 4:
STANDARDFor viewmg m standard (evenmg hghtmg)envtronmentsThis menu selects the normal levels ofBRIGHTNESS and PICTURE
DYNAMICFor viewing In brighter environmentsThis menu selects higher than normal levels ofBRIGHTNESS and PICTURE
CINEMAIdeal for movies• Can be selected for VIDEO/COMPONENT
Note"If you would like to change the picture and color of theselected PICTURE menu Io somethmg else, adjustusing the items in the PICTURE menu (see page 29)
_1 Press the left • or right • button to switch betweenmodesF_ NORMAL COOL WARM q
Helpful Hint ( / CNORMAL'ZENormalization)While the =PICTURE" menu Is displayed, If either the N button on the remote control is pressed at any hme or the (_3(ACTION button) is pressed during "NORMALIZE", then all adlustment values are returned to the factory settings
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PICTURE Adjustments
Item Effect Adlustments
PICTURE '_ • Selects the proper brightness andLass Mare density far the room
BRIGHTNESS • • Adjusls rereasier viewing of dark picturesDarker Brighter such as mght scenes and black hair
COLOR • • AdJustsslightly to a lighter colorLess MDFB
TINT • • Adjust far nice skin color(NTSC only) Reddish Gr=Bnlsh
SHARPNESS • • Displays a sharp wmageLEss More
Notes
(1) "COLOR", "TINT" and "SHARPNESS"settings cannel be adjusted for "RGB"and "PC" Input signal modes
(2) You can change the level ef eachfunction (PICTURE, []RIGHTNESS,COLOR, TINT, SHARPNESS) fareach PICTURE menu
(3) The setting details for normal,dynamic and cinema respectwely arememorized separately Jareach inputmode (VIDEO, COMPONENT, RGB)
(4) The "TIN'I-" setting can be adjusted forNTSC signal only
Note
There is little change when PICTURE is increased with a bright picture or reduced with a dark picture
ADVANCED SETTINGS
Item Effect Details
BLACK • • Adjusts the dark shades of the Image In gradJallanEXTENSIONLass Mura
W/B HIGH R • • AdJusts the while balance rer light red areasL_ss Murs
W/B HIGH B • • Adjusts the white balance for light blue areasLess Morn
W/B LOW R • • AdJuststhe white balance far dark red areasLass Mere
W/B LOW [] • • Adjusts the white balance far dark blue areasLess M0rB
GAMMA • • 20 22 _ 25Down Up
Notes
(1) Carry out "W/B" adjustment as follows(_ AdJust the wh=tebalance ef the bnght sections using the "W/B HIGH R" and "W/B HIGH B" sett=ngs(_) AdJust the white balance of the dark sections using the "W/B LOW R" and "W/B LOW B"settings(_ Repeat steps _) and I_) te adjust
Steps _) and _) affect each other's settings, se repeat each step In turn te make the adjuslment(2) The adjuetment values are memenzed eeparately for each input made (VIDEO, COMPONENT, RGB and PC)(3) The adjustment range values should be used as an adjustment rererence
Helpful Hint ( / CNORMAL ZE Normalization)On the remote control unit, while the "Advanced seatings" menu IS displayed, If either the N button is pressed at anytime or the _ (Access button) Is pressed during "Nermahse", then all adjustment values are returned te the factorysettings
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I Setup for MULTI DISPLAY ](_ By hnmg up Plasma Displays in groups of 4 or 9 as tllustrated below, an
enlarged picture may be dtsplayed across all screens
(_) For Lhismode of operallon, each plasma dtsplay has to be
seL up with a DISPLAY number to determine tLsIocahon
group of 4 (2x2) group of 9 (3y3)
How to setup MULTI DISPLAY
1 _m==SETUP
Press to display the SETUP menu screen
menu
(( SI_REENSAVER )( O5DLANGUAGE _HEN6LI,SHtUSHD)( MULTIDISPLAYSETUP )[ SETUpTIMER )
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SET UP for MULTI DISPLAY
Howto set the Displaylocationnumberfor each PlasmaDisplay
4 Press to select ARRANGEMENT (2nd step)
Press to select "2x2", "3_3" I MULTIDISPLAYSETUPIicMuLIIDISPLkYSE'IIJP _|
I1(ARRANGEMENT (_m_'J |_ _,_T,ON ' - --_l
5 Press to select LOCATION
Press to select the required arrangementnumber (A1-C3 Refer to the followmg)
MULlqOlSPI-AYSETUP
IIc_L_ nlSPLA¥s_ruP _ --o) III_._':ta,_NGEMENT _IIH(LOCATION __I
DISPLAY NUMBER locations for each arrangement
(2x2.) (3x3)
A1 A2 A3
B1 B2 B3
Cl C2 C3
A1 A2
B1 B2
Press tWice to exit from SETUP
Notes
• For PC or RGB mput signals, nermal multt-display magnfftcahon msonly available at the VGA resaluhon• The multi-display capability msnot functional for component signals
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SET UP TIMER
The hmer can swLIch the Plasma Dtsplay ON or OFF
Before attempting Timer Set, conhrm the PRESENT TIME OF DAY andadJusttf necessary Then set POWER ON TIME/POWER OFF TIME
I
Dtsplay [he SET UP TIMER screen
e_
SETUP Press to display theSETUP menu screen
SET UP TIMER
Press to dtsplay theSET UP TIMERs,creen
_== SETUP
COMPONENTtRGBJNSELECT
SICNA[
5CBEENSAVER )C _0 lANGUAGE 0_( MULl]DISPLAYSETUP
SETUpTIMER
SET UPT]MER
PRESENTTIME I 'L'qOWERON FUNB'BON <
[..POWERON]]ME I,n,1 "_(, POWEROFFFUNCTION
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SET UP TIMER
TIMER Set
1 Press to selectPOWER ON TIME/POWER OFF TIME
Press to display the POWER ON SETUP / POWER OFF SET UP screen
SET UPTIMER
(.PRESENTllMEOF"DAY _=-[ POWERON FUNCTION dim 0
POWERONTIME I=m] _)[, POEROFFFUNCTION d Ii >)
POWEROFFTIME Iliii
2_.___ Press to select HOURS ADJUSTMENT/
MINUTES ADJUSTMENT
Press to complete POWER ON TIME/POWER OFF TIME, and return to theSET UP TIMER screen
i POWERONSETUp I( POWERONFUNCTION--,='P= _( HOURSADJUSTMENTMI.UTE_ADJUSTMENT_ --_I
(. POWEROFFTIME _)l
LHOUR_AD,JIJ_ENT < ,m#) I
3 Press to select POWER ON FUNCTION/POWER OFF FUNCTION
Press ta select ON
Press to store seating
SETUPTIMER
: PRESENT]]MEOF BAYPOWERONFUNCTION q_--_i.,,,mb--)
[ POWERON'gME - mlIII H g I_pOWEROFF FUNCITONI I_l D)
._POWEROFFTIME .,::, . I111111 )
4R
© Press twice to exit from SETUP
Note "TLmer function wdl nat work unless "PRESENT TIME OF DAY ADJUSTMENT' =sset
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I SCREENSAVER (For preventing after-images)
Do net display a sttll ptcturs, espectally in 4 3 mode, far any length of timeIf the dtsplay must remam on, a SCREENSAVER should be used
1 ==SET UPPress to display the SETUP menu screen
I
2
3
4
Press to select the SCREENSAVER
Press to select the SCREENSAVER screen
SETUP
SELEOT
NEGATIVE / SCROLL selection
Press to select the FUNCTION
Press to selecL the desired function
I SCREENSAVER
( M01]E 4_-- _'a111=:m, _i
I[(SAVERBURAIIION _,,, I I1_1_1_CSIDEBARADJUST __:t:tICl;l_ _)[
NEGATIVE _ WHITE BAR SCROLL
NEGATIVE Negattve umage wdl be displayed on the screen
WHITE BAR SCROLL The whtte bar wtll scroll from left to nght
MODE selection
Press to select the MODE
Press to select each mode items
-*OFF
SCREENSAVER
(.FUNCTION q(..MODE _ _ D{"START'[_,IE tl ;(FINISHTIME 'CSlOEBARADJUST _'........
IINTERVAL Operateswhen SHOW DURATION and SAVER DURATIONE areset
up and those trees arrtveTIME OF DAY Operates when STARTTIME and FINISH TIME are set up and those
ttmesamve--_ON Operates when the (:_ (ACTION) is pressed
To slop the SCREENSAVER under ON, press the ® button,
tf the MODE is at ON the menu screen wtll disappear and the SCREENSAVER will be acttvated
After selecting TIME OF DAY or INTERVAL the relevant SET UP TIME wtll become available tar selectton andthe OPERATING TIME may be set
IiI SCREENSAVER
NCTION _ . i D
IIst_n_ _III_ _I!_E_" _"='T _" __1
SCREENSAVER I
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SCREENSAVER
Setup of SCREENSAVER Time
5
___.._j ress to select START TIME/FINISH TIME (When
TIME OF DAY Is selected)Press to select SHOW DURATION/SAVERDURATION (When INTERVAL is selected)
Press to select each hme adjuslment screen
6
] _REENSAVER !
___1G__'_lh]_ I
M_"'_ _--"" _1
S._VERDUI_13ON I I, I
CSIDEBARA_T _IITP, ffd_'ll _1
Press to select HOURS ADJUSTMENT/
I MINUTES ADJUSTMENT
_.(_/__l'_.l ,, Press to set up HOURS or MINUTES
tL' 'JI -bu.onFo. ard_'x___ Press to store settings
I STARTTIME -_
II STARTTIME II]ll3 -_1
_( HOUR_ADJUSTMENT _ ;_1_( M]NU'i_SAI)JU_MENT _ i_) I
h'-(_3URsN]JUGI_,_ENT(( MINtl3"E5ADJU,_TMENT _ ,:,_ o)i
IIPERIODICTIME IH(h_URSADJU_ME_€ --_IU_,N_Es_M_, ,--,o I
LI OP'RA1]NGTIME I]SAVERDURATION liHI[II "_1
IIC_J_A[3JUSTMB'tT € ,_ D)|_[ MINUTESADJUSTMENT € I_D)l
Note
Ttmer funchon wtll not work unless "PRESENT TIME OF DAY ADJUSTMENT" ts set
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SCREENSAVER
SIDE BAR ADJUST
1
Do not display a picture In 4 3 mode for an extended period, asthis can cause an after-image to remain on the side bars either
side of the display heldTo prevent the appearance of such an after-Image, Illuminate theside bars
To display the SCREENSAVER screen(Refer to page 34, operahon guide steps 1 and 2)
-- side barT Y
43Screen Display
L,
Laker.images _'
2Press to select theSIDE BAR ADJUST
Press to selectDARK, MID, BRIGHT
SCREENSAVER
FUK_TION q HK'_l'-IIIl:L_:li,"lllillJ HE D_MODE 10 _,)STARTTIME , Jll_ )
i FIHISHT_JE 1_ )EI[3EBARAOJU_T e _t, .... D)
OFF DARK MID _ BRIGHT
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SET UP for Input Signals
COMPONENT/RGB IN SELECT
Select to maLch the stgnals from the source connected lo the COMPONENT/RGB input terminalsY, Pm PRsignals _> "COMPONENT"R, G, B, HD, VD etgnals _> "RGB"
1 -ISET UP
Press L©display the SET UP menu screen
I
R
©
Press to select the "COMPONENT/RGB INSELECT'
Press toselecl the destred mode
_ SETuP
_COMFONENT/RGBIN SELECT I
SIGNAL )SCREENSAVER )
aSO LANGUAGE OIE_U_d,&IEH D)MULTIDISPLAYSETUp )
.... SETUP17MER )
I COMPONENT _ RGB ]
Press to extl from adjust mode
3D Y/C FILTER - For NTSC Video images
Select "SIGNAL" from the "SET UP" menu during VIDEO input stgnal mode("SIGNAL [VIDEO]" menu Is displayed )
Press to select the "3D Y/C FILTER (NTSC)"
Press to set ON/OFF
R
© Press to extt from adjust mode
Note,When on, this setting only affects NTSC tnput signals
( SIGNALC SgREENSAVER(DSD LANGUAGE g_D!
( MULTIDISPLAYSETUP :( SETUPTIMER :
,_, Press _ (ACTION) button
I SIGNAL === [ VIDEO]
3D Y/C FILTER(NTSC) _] --"_') I
(COLOR SYSTEM d_I>O|
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SET UP for Input Signals
COLOR SYSTEM / Panasonic AUTO
Select SIGNAL from the "SET UP" menu during VIDEO (S VIDEO) Inputsignal mode ("SIGNAL [VIDEO]" menu Is displayed )
Press to select the "COLOR SYSTEM" or"Panasomc AUTO"
Press to select each functions
If the picture image becomes unstableWith the system set on Auto, under conditions oflow level or noisy Input signals the Image may inrare cases become unstable Should Ihls occur,set the system to match the format of the Inputsignal
-"_ SETUP
COMPONENT/RGB-tNSELECT "1___ "M NTSC NTS C _-_/ /
Pansomc AUTO Set to "NORMAL" to view 4 3 Images In an unchanged format when
(4 3) Panasonlc AUTO is selected If you would like to view 4 3 images In =Just"format, set to "JUST"
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SET UP for Input Signals
Select SIGNAL from the "SET UP" menu during RGB or PC input signal mode
Press to select each Ilem
Press to adjust
The following operation methods are the same for both the SIGNAL [RGB]and SIGNAL [PC]
I SfGNAL == [ ROB ]
{ PULL-INRANGE _%31(CLAMP POSITION m )|
I SIGNAL( CLAMPPOSITION
d
I COMPONENT.]I
! SIGNAL === [ PC ] !
llcSYNC _ m P)lII el_1( CLAMP_POSITION ,_)1
SYNC
Setting RGB sync signal (SYNC ,_1 H&V tP)
Confirm that the input tsset LoRGB INPUT (thts settmg is valid only for RGB INPUT)H&V The H and V sync stgnals are Input fromthe HDND connector ( SYNC ,_1 ONO ID)ON G Uses a synchronized stgnal on the Video G stgnal, which IS Input
from theG connector
ON VIDEO Compatible with the start plug (Europe) (SYNC (31ONVIDEOID)The composite vtdeo stgnal mpuL from the VIDEO inpuLtermmal isused by dividmg Lhesync stgnale
Setting PC sync signal
Confirm that the input Is set to PC INPUT (this setting Is valid only for PC INPUT)H&V The H and V sync stgnals are mput from the HD/VD connectorON G Uses a synchronized signal on the Video G signal, which is Input from the G connector
PULLIN RANGE
Sets the width for different frequencies.
(This setting IS the same for both SIGNAL [RGB] and SIGNAL [PC] )
CLAMP POSITION
(PULL IN RANGE (!l NARROW ID)
(.PULLIN RANGE 41 WIDE Ib)
Adjusts the clamp position.
The followmg operation methods are the same for "SIGNAL" menu durmg
COMPONENT, RGB and PC Input sLgnal modeNormally, these adjustmenLs are set to appropriate levels and, Lheretore,do not need to be altered
( CLAMP POSITION ' )
H-FREQ (kHz)/V-FREQ (Hz)
Displays the H (Honzontal)/V (Vertical) frequencies.
Th=sdJsplay is vahd only for RGB mput and PC mputDisplay range
Honzenlal 15 5 - 110 kHzVertical 4B - 120 Hz
H-FREQ _ kHzV-FREQ _ Hz
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I Troubleshooting
I Before call for determine the and make few checks shown belowyou service, symptoms a slmp|e as
SymptomsPicture
Interface
Normal Picture
No Picture
No Picture
No Color
Sound
\
Noisy Sound
No Sound
No Sound
\Normal Sound
J
Normal Sound
Checks
Electrical AppliancesCars/MotorcyclesFluorescent light
Volume(Check whether the mute function has beenactivated on the resole control )
Not plugged into AC outletNot swilched onPICTURE and BIGHTNESSNolume setting(Check by pushing the power switch orstand-by button on the remote control )
If a signal with a non-applicable color systemformal, or frequency is input, only the =npulterminal indication ksdisplayed
Color controls set st minimum levelColor system (see page 2B, 29)
Plasma Display panel
Symptoms Check
The plasma display panel ksmanufactured using an extremely high level of precisionSome parts of the screen do not technology, however, sometimes some parfs of the screen may be missing picturelight up elements or have luminous spots This is not a malfunction
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After-images appear
Do not allow a stdl ptcture to be displayed for an extended period, as this cancause a permanent sfter-lrnage to rematn on the Plasma DisplayExamples of slill pictures include loges, vLdeo games, computer images, teletextand tmages dtsplayed in 4 3 mode
Note:The permanent after4mage on the Plasma Dtsplay resulhng from fixed image useIS not an operatmg defect and as such is not covered by the WarrantyThis product is not designed to display fixed images Ior extended penods el time
Whtrring sounds can be heard The display unitis httedwitha coohng fan to dmsipateheat generated dunngnormal usefrom the display unit The whlrnng sound is caused by rotellon of the fan and ts not a maliuncbon
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I Specifications
TH-37PWD4
Power Source 1213VAC, 50/60 Hz
Power ConsumptionMaximum 325 W
Stand-by condition 1 2 WPower off condlhon 0 9 W
Plasma Display panel Drive method AC type37-inch, 16 9 aspect ratio
Contrast Ratio 301301
Brightness Capabihty (Panel only) 650 cd / mz
(As a set) 330 cd / m_
Screen size BIB mm (W) x461 mm (H) x 939 mm (dtagonal)
No otpixels
40B,960 (B52 (W) x 4B0 (H)) [2,556 x 4B0 dots]
Operating conditionTemperature 34 _'F- 104 °F (13=C -40 °C)
Humidity 20 %- B0 %
Applicable signalsColor System NTSC, PAL, PAL60, SECAM, Modified NTSC
525= (4800, 6251 (5760, 525p (4B0p), 625p (576p), 7513p(720p), 1125/601, 501, 24p,Scanning format
24SF (lOB0/60t, 50t, 24p, 24SF) SMPTE 274M
VGA dtsplayVGA
PC signals SVGA, XGA, SXGA, UXGA (compressed)
Horizontal scanning frequency 15 5 - 110 kHzVertical scanning frequency 4R - 120 Hz
Connection terminals
AV Video IN (RCA) 1 0 Vp-p (75-ohm)
S VIDEO IN (MINI DIN 4PIN) Y 1 Vp-p (75-ohm), C o 2R6 Vp-p (75-ohm)
AUDIO IN (RCA PIN JACK _ 2) 0 5 Vrms (high Impedance)
COMPONENT/RGB Y/G (RCA) 1 0 Vp-p/composlte (75-ohrn)
Pa/B (RCA)
PR/R (RCA)HD (RCA)
VD (RCA)
0 7 Vp-p/non-composlte (75-ohm)
0 7 Vp-p (75-ohm)
(37 Vp-p (751ehm)
1 0 - 5 0 Vp-p (high Lmpedance)
1 O- 50 Vp-p (high impedance)
AUDIO IN (RCA PIN JACK x 2) 0 5 Vrms (high impedance)PC (HIGH-DENSITY D-SUB 15PIN) R,G,B/0 7 Vp-p (75-ohm)
HD, VD/1 (3 - 5 13Vp-p (high impedance)
AUDIO IN (M3 5 JACK) (35 Vrms (high Impedance)
SERIAL EXTERNALCONTROLTERMINAL(D-SUBgPIN) RS-232C COMPATIBLE
SPEAKERS (6.Q) 16W [BW + B W] (10 % THD)For TY-SP37P4W-K only
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Specifications
TH-37PWD4
Accessories Supplied
EUR646525
2 x AA Stze
2 x JOKF00000016
2 x TMME187
TY-SP37P4W-K
TY-ST42PT3-K
TY-ST42PW1
TY-WK37PV3
TY-CE42PS1
TY-UPS200
36 2" (920 mm) x 21 7" (550 mm) x 3 5" (B9 mm)
RemoteControlTransmttter
Batteries
Fernte core
Fixing bands
Opt,onal Supplied
SpeakersPedestal
Wall stand
Wall-hangtngbrackel(vertJcal)
Cethnguntt
Terminal Cover
Dimensions
(W x H × D)
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36 2" (920 mm)
Mass (Weight) approx 55 1 Ibe (main untt only)
apprex 64 4 Ibs (with speakers)
3S"(a9 mr'n)
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Note
Dsstgn and specthcattens are subject to change without notice Wetght and dtmenstons shown are apprextmate
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Customer' RecordThe model number and serial number or this produc! can be found on Its back cover You should note this senalnumber in the space provided below and retain this book, plus your purchase receipt, as a permanent record ofyour purchase 1oaid In Idenhtlcallon In the event of theft or loss, and for Warranly Service purposes
Model Number TH-37PWD4 Serial Number
Panasonic Broadcast & Digital Systems CompanyDIvision of Matsushlta Electric Corporation of America
Executive Office3330 Cahuenga Blvd W, Los Angeles, CA 90068 (323) 436-3500
EASTERN ZONE One Panasonlc Way 4E-7 Secaucus, NJ 07094 (201) 34B-7621Mid-Atlantic/New England One Panasonic Way 4E-7 Secaucus, NJ 07094 (201) 34B-7621Southeast Region 1225 Northbrook Parkway, StB 1-160 Swanee GA 30024 (770)33B-6B35Central Region 1707 N Randall Road El-C-l, Elgin, IL 60123 (547)468-5200
WESTERN ZONE 3330 Cahuenga Blvd W, Los Angeles, CA 90065 (323) 436-3500
Dallas Region 6226 Abington Way, Houston, TX 7700B (713) B02 2726
No CA/Northwest Region 5B70 Stone Ridge, #3, Pleasanton, CA (925) 416-51o8
Government Marketing Department 52 West Gude Drive, RockvIIIa, MD 20B50 (301) 73B-3840
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