Panasonic TH-37PW4 manual

Wide Plasma Display Operating Instructions TH-3 7 PW 4 TH-4 2 PW 4 Model No. TQBC0293-1 ® R - S T A N D B Y G P O W E R O N I N P U T — V O L + P O W E R / PLASMA DISPLAY Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read these instructions completely . Please keep this manual for future reference. English[...]

2 Dear Panasonic Customer W elcome to the Panasonic family of customers. W e hope that you will have many years of enjoyment fr om your new Plasma Display . T o obtain maximum benefit fr om your set, please read these Instructions b e fo re m ak in g a ny adjustments, and r etain them for future r efer ence. Retain your pur chase r eceipt also, and[...]

3 T able of Contents Important Safety Notice .............................................. 4 Safety Precautions ...................................................... 5 Accessories ................................................................. 7 Accessories Supply .................................................... 7 Optional Accessories .....[...]

4 Important Safety Notice W ARNING: T o prevent damage which may result in fire or shock hazard, do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture. Do not place containers with water (flower vase, cups, cosmetics, etc.) above the set. (including on shelves above, etc.) W ARNING: 1) T o prevent electric shock, do not remove cover . No user serviceabl[...]

5 Safety Precautions W ARNING Setup This Plasma Display is for use only with the following optional accessories. Use with any other type of optional accessories may cause instability which could result in the possibility of injury . (All of the following accessories are manufactured by Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.) • Speakers ........[...]

6 Safety Precautions If problems occur during use If a problem occurs (such as no picture or no sound), or if smoke or an abnormal odour starts to come out from the Plasma Display , immediately unplug the power cord plug from the wall outlet. • If you continue to use the Plasma Display in this condition, fire or electric shock could result. After[...]

7 Accessories Accessories Supply Check that you have the accessories and items shown Optional Accessories PLASMA DISPLAY INPUT SURROUND VOL NR PICTURE SOUND SET UP ASPECT PICTURE POS. /SIZE OFF TIMER PC Operating Instruction book Remote Control T ransmitter EUR646525 Batteries for the Remote Control T ransmitter (2 × R6 Size) Guarantee Card • Sp[...]

8 Remote Control Batteries Requires two R6 batteries. 1. T urn the transmitter face down. Press and slide off the battery cover . 2. Install the batteries as shown in the battery compartment. (Polarity + or – must match the markings in the compartment). 3. Replace the cover and slide in reverse until the lock snaps. T wo "R6" size Helpf[...]

9 T o tighten: T o loosen: Push the catch Pull Pull 1 2 1 1 2 2 P R /C R /R P B /C B /B Y/G COMPONENT/RGB IN A V IN VD HD S VIDEO VIDEO RL AUDIO RL AUDIO AUDIO PC IN SERIAL SPEAKERS T erminals (R) SPEAKERS T erminals (L) – Cable fixing bands Secure any excess cables with bands as required. Connections When connecting the speakers, be sure to use [...]

10 Luminance earth Luminance in Chrominance earth Chrominance in S VIDEO 4 pin soc ket (S VIDEO VCR) S VIDEO Video input to S VIDEO socket Audio input to L/R sockets AUDIO 2 × RCA audio cables Audio OUT Video OUT S Video OUT RL A V IN S VIDEO VIDEO RL AUDIO (VCR) Audio OUT Video OUT RL AUDIO-VIDEO Video input to RCA socket Audio input to L/R socke[...]

11 (VCR) AV2 Video input to BNC socket Audio input to L/R sockets (DVD / Satellite Receiver) AV1/TV Video input to RCA socket Audio input to L/R sockets A V IN S VIDEO VIDEO RL AUDIO BNC-RCA adaptor plug P R /C R /R P B /C B /B Y/G COMPONENT/RGB IN VD HD RL AUDIO R L Y P B P R AUDIO 3 × RCA video cables 2 × RCA audio cables (DVD Player) Y, P B , [...]

12 COMPONENT/RGB IN RL AUDIO Audio input to L/R sockets G B R VD HD AUDIO 2 × RCA audio cables 5 × BNC RGB cables RGB input to R, G, B, HD, VD sockets BNC-RCA adaptor plug Example of input signal source HDTV-compatible VCR Computer RGB camera VD HD P R /C R /R P B /C B /B Y/G Connections Notes: (1) Change the “ Component/RGB-in ” setting in t[...]

13 Connections How to connect the PC Input T erminals Notes: (1) Computer signals which can be input are those with a horizontal scanning frequency of 15.5 to 1 10 kHz and vertical scanning frequency of 48 to 120 Hz. (However , signals cannot be displayed if signals exceeding 1200 lines will not be displayed properly .) (2) The display resolution i[...]

14 Connections How to connect the SERIAL T erminals Notes: (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 set. SERIAL RS-232C straight cab le D-sub 9p COMPUTER Less than 7" 7 / 8 (20 cm) Ferrite[...]

15 Basic Controls TH-42PW4 R - ST ANDBY G POWER ON INPUT – VOL + Main Power On/Off Switch V olume Adjustment Push the V olume Up “ + ” or Down “–” button to increase or decrease the sound volume level. INPUT button (A V (S V ideo)/Component, RGB/PC Mode Selection) Push the “ INPUT ” button to select A V(S Video)/ Component or RGB/PC[...]

16 Power On/Off and input signal selection Press the button on the remote control to turn the Plasma Display off Power Indicator: Red (standby) Press the button on the remote control to turn the Plasma Display on Power Indicator: Green T urn the power to the Plasma Display set off by pressing the switch on the Plasma Display , when the Plasma Displ[...]

17 Select the input signal R - STANDBY G POWER ON INPUT — VOL + — VOL + INPUT SURROUND VOL NR INPUT INPUT Power On/Off and input signal selection Setup Si g nal Screensav er Component/RGB-in select RGB OSD Lan g ua g e En g lish ( UK ) Press to display the Setup menu. Press to select your preferred language. selectable languages English(UK) Deu[...]

18 PLASMA DISPLA Y INPUT SURROUND VOL NR PICTURE SOUND SET UP ASPECT PICTURE POS. /SIZE OFF TIMER PC On-Screen Menu Display from Remote Control T o Picture adjust menu (see page 26) T o Sound adjust menu (see page 24) Press to select each item. T o Picture Pos./Size adjust menu (see page 22) During “ AV ” and “ Component ” input signal mode[...]

19 On-Screen Menu Display from Remote Control T o Signal screen for A V (see page 31) T o Signal screen for PC (see page 32) Note: “ Signal ” setup menu displays different setting condition for each input signals. (see page 17) T o Signal screen for RGB (see page 32) Press to setup “ Screensaver ” menu.(see page 28) R Press the R buttun to [...]

20 ASPECT Controls The Plasma Display will allow you to enjoy viewing the picture at its maximum size, including wide screen cinema format picture. PLASMA DISPLA Y SURROUND VOL NR PICTURE SOUND SET UP PICTURE POS. /SIZE OFF TIMER PC INPUT ASPECT ASPECT button The aspect mode changes each time the ASPECT button is pressed. ASPECT Notes: (1) During R[...]

21 ASPECT Controls Mode 4 : 3 Zoom 16 : 9 Just Panasonic Auto Explanation 4:3 will display a 4:3 picture at its standard 4:3 size. Zoom mode magnifies the central section of the picture. 16:9 will display the picture at its maximum size but with sight elongation. Just mode will display a 4:3 picture at its maximum size but with aspect correction ap[...]

22 Adjusting Picture Pos./Size PLASMA DISPLA Y SURROUND VOL N PICTURE SOUND SET UP OFF TIMER PC INPUT ASPECT PICTURE POS. /SIZE R Adjusting screen 1 2 3 PICTURE POS. /SIZE Press to display the Picture Pos./Size menu. Press to adjust Pos./Size. Notes: (1) Adjustment details are memorized separately for different input signal formats (Adjustments for[...]

23 Adjusting Picture Pos./Size H-Pos H-Size V- P o s V -Size Clock Phase (RGB/PC in Mode) Flickering and distortion can be eliminated by using the Position Left “ ” or Right “ ” button to carry out adjustment. Helpful Hint ( / Nor malise Normalisation) While the Picture Pos./Size display is active, if either the N button on the remote contr[...]

24 Sound Normalise Sound Mode Bass T reble Normal On 0 0 0 Balance Surround Normal Sound Adjustment 2 Select to adjust each item. Press to select the desired adjustment menu. Select the desired level by listening to the sound. Bass Adjusts low sounds T reble Adjusts high sounds Balance Adjusts left and right volumes Surround (see next page) Select [...]

25 Surround Controls SURROUND Button The benefits of surround sound are enormous. Y ou can be completely enveloped in sound; just as if you were at a concert hall or cinema. The surround setting switches on and off each time the SURROUND button is pressed. On Off Note: The surround settings are memorized separately for each Sound mode (Auto, Normal[...]

26 Picture Adjustments 1 2 Press the PICTURE button on the Remote Control to display the Picture menu. Select to adjust each item. Press to select the menu to adjust. Select the desired level by looking at the picture behind the menu. PICTURE While the “ Picture ” menu is displayed, if either the N button on the remote control is pressed at any[...]

27 Note: There is little change when Picture is increased with a bright picture or reduced with a dark picture. Picture Adjustments Item Contrast Brightness Colour Tint (NTSC only) Sharpness Ef fect Adjustments Less More Darker Brighter Reddish Greenish Selects the proper brightness and density for the room. Adjusts for easier viewing of dark pictu[...]

28 Screensaver (For preventing after-images) 2 3 1 4 Press to display the Setup menu screen. SET UP Press to select the Screensaver . Press to select the Screensaver screen. Press to select the desired function. Press to select the Mode. Press to select On or Off. Do not display a still picture, especially in 4:3 mode, for any length of time. If th[...]

29 Side Panel Adjustment 2 Press to select the SP Adjustment. Press to select Low , Mid, High. Press to exit from Screensaver . 3 1 Do not display a picture in 4:3 mode for an extended period, as this can cause an after-image to remain on the side panels either side of the display field. T o prevent the appearance of such an after-image, illuminate[...]

30 Setup for input signals Component/RGB-in select Select to match the signals from the source connected to the Componen/RGB input terminals. Y, P B , P R signals “ Component ” R, G, B, HD, VD signals “ RGB ” SURROUND VOL N SOUND INPUT ASPECT PICTURE POS. /SIZE R PICTURE SET UP SET UP 1 2 Press to display the Setup menu screen. Press to sel[...]

31 Setup for input signals Colour system / Panasonic Auto Select Signal from the “ Setup ” menu during A V (S Video) input signal mode.( “ Signal [A V] ” menu is displayed.) Press to select the “ Colour system ” or “ Panasonic Auto ” . Mode Colour system Pansonic Auto (4:3) Press to select each functions. Function Set the colour sys[...]

32 Select Signal from the “ Setup ” menu during RGB or PC input signal mode. Press to select each item. Press to adjust. The following operation methods are the same for both the Signal [RGB] and Signal [PC]. Setting RGB sync signal: Confirm that the input is set to RGB input (this setting is valid only for RGB input). H&V : The H and V syn[...]

33 T roubleshooting Before you call for service, determine the symptoms and make a few simple checks as shown below . Symptoms Some parts of the screen do not light up After-images appear Whirring sounds can be heard from the display unit. Plasma Display panel Check The plasma display panel is manufactured using an extremely high level of precision[...]

34 TH-37PW4 TH-42PW4 220 - 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz 225 W 295 W 1.8 W 1.6 W Drive method AC type Drive method AC type 37-inch, 16:9 aspect ratio 42-inch, 16:9 aspect ratio 3000:1 (Panel only) 650 cd / m 2 (Panel only) 780 cd / m 2 (As a set) 330 cd / m 2 (As a set) 400 cd / m 2 818 mm (W) × 461 mm (H) × 939 mm (diagonal) 920 mm (W) × 518 mm (H) × 105[...]

35 TH-37PW4 TH-42PW4 EUR646525 2 × R6 Size TMME187 × 2 J0KF00000018 × 2 TY -SP37P4W-S TY -SP42PM3W TY -ST42PT3-S TY -ST42PW1 TY -ST42PF3 TY -WK37PV3 TY -WK42PV1 TY -WK42PR1 TY -CE42PS1 920mm × 550 mm × 89 mm 1020mm × 610 mm × 89 mm approx. 25.0 kg net (main unit only) approx. 29.5 kg net (main unit only) approx. 29.2 kg (with speakers) appro[...]

Customer ’ Record The model number and serial number of this product can be found on its back cover . Y ou should note this serial number in the space provided below and retain this book, plus your purchase receipt, as a permanent record of your purchase to aid in identification in the event of theft or loss, and for W arranty Service purposes. M[...]