Wide P_asma DisplayOperating _nstructions

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

_c]c

= =

=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)

\ ®

_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

o

SPEAKER

Terminals (R)_ L,_._J_

@

o o!

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_,,

@@@_ @®@@@@ _ ®©_, ®AUnln

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

rq!

@ ®

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

t

R _J7 L aLrr QU T

®®®@1

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

®®®®®

Stgnal NameR

G[]

GND (Ground)GND (Ground)

Pin No Stgnal Name(_) GND (Ground)

(_ GND (Ground)1_) GND (Ground)

(_ NC (nolconnected)(_ GND (Ground)

Ptn No

@@@@@

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@@®

®-®®®

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

@

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

o

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

I

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CD CD CD

CD

F_

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EBASPECT

(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

eLI--4_ _16--1

L [

0 O' 13

_---4_ 1--16_

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

f

/_C_ h.PuT._ CD6 db

wt ,d

CD C2D CZD

P_ OFFER

CD CD

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 '"

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 )

3O

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

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

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

!i-- I

J

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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41

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)

I,

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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