Panasonic TH 37PWD4 manual

Wide Plasma Display Operating Instructions TH-3 7 PW D4 Model No. TQBC0341 ® 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 r ead these Instructions b e f o re m a k i n g a n y adjustments, and r etain them for futur e r efer ence. Retain your pur chase r eceipt als[...]

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 Optional Accessories PLASMA DISPLAY INPUT SURROUND VOL NR PICTURE SOUND SET UP ASPECT PICTURE POS. /SIZE OFF TIMER PC • Speakers TY -SP37P4W-K • Pedestal TY -ST42PT3-K • Wall stand TY -ST42PW1 • W all-hanging bracket (vertical) TY -WK37PV3 • Ceiling unit TY -CE42PS1 For assembling Full instructions are supplied with each opt[...]

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 Connections 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. 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 Notes: (1) Additional equipment, cables and an adapter plug shown are not supplied with this set. (2) 21 pin connectors and 21 pin scart plugs are[...]

12 Connections Component/RGB Input connection Notes: (1) Change the “ Component/RGB-in ” setting in the “ Setup ” menu to “ Component ” . (see page 34, 36) (2) Additional equipment, cables and adapter plugs shown are not supplied with this set. Component signals (Y , P B , P R ) connection Notes: (1) Change the “ Component/RGB-in ” [...]

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-42PWD4 R - ST ANDBY G POWER ON INPUT – VOL + V olume Adjustment Push the V olume Up “ + ” or Down “–” button to increase or decrease the sound volume level. INPUT button (A V (S Video)/Component, RGB/PC Mode Selection) Push the “ INPUT ” button to select A V(S Video)/ Component or RGB/PC input signal modes seque[...]

16 Power On/Off and input signal selection Power On/Off Remote Control Sensor R - STANDBY G POWER ON INPUT – VOL + R - ST ANDBY G POWER ON TH-42PWD4 Power Indicator AC cord connection Connecting the plug to the W all Outlet Note: Main plug types vary between countries. The power plug shown at left may , therefore, not be the type fitted to your s[...]

17 Select the input signal R - STANDBY G POWER ON INPUT — VOL + — VOL + INPUT Press the INPUT button to select the input A V signal desired from equipment such as a VCR which has been connected to the Plasma Display . SURROUND VOL NR INPUT INPUT Power On/Off and input signal selection Selecting the On-Screen Menu Language Press to display the S[...]

18 Picture Normalise Picture Mode Brightness Colour Normal 0 0 Tint White balance Normal Advanced settings On Contrast 20 0 0 Sharpness Normal On-Screen Menu Display from Remote Control T o Picture adjust menu (see page 26) T o Advanced Settings (see page 26, 27) Press to select each item. PLASMA DISPLA Y INPUT SURROUND VOL NR PICTURE SOUND SET UP [...]

19 On-Screen Menu Display from Remote Control Note: “ Signal ” setup menu displays different setting condition for each input signals. (see page 17) T o Signal screen for RGB (see page 36) T o Signal screen for A V (see page 35) T o Signal screen for PC (see page 36) MUL TI DISPLA Y Setup MUL TI DISPLA Y Setup Ratio On 2 2 Location A1 R R PRESE[...]

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. 4 : 3 Zoom 16 : 9 P anason[...]

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. Normal Picture P os./Size Normalise H-P os H-Size V- Po s V- S i z e Normal Picture P os./Size Normalise H-P os H-Size V- Po s V- S i[...]

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. Automatically controls proper volume level. Emits the original sound. Bass Adjusts low sounds T reble Adjusts high sounds B[...]

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 Press the left or right button to select “ ON ” . Press the down button to enter Advanced Settings mode. Advanced Settings ON Enables fine picture adjustment at a professional level (see next page). Advanced Settings Off Displays images with settings of the Picture menu. Picture Adjustments 1 2 Press the PICTURE button on the Remote Control [...]

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 T int (NTSC only) Sharpness Effect Adjustments Less More Darker Brighter Reddish Greenish Selects the proper brightness and density for the room. Adjusts for easier viewing of dark pictu[...]

28 Setup for MUL TI DISPLA Y By lining up Plasma Displays in groups of 4 or 9 as illustrated below , an enlarged picture may be displayed across all screens. For this mode of operation, each plasma display has to be set up with a Display number to determine its location. SURROUND VOL NR PICTURE INPUT SOUND SET UP SET UP MUL TI DISPLA Y Setup MUL TI[...]

29 MUL TI DISPLA Y Setup MUL TI DISPLA Y Setup Ratio On 2 2 Location A1 Press to select Ratio (2nd step). Press to select “ 2 × 2 ” , “ 3 × 3 ” . How to set the display location number for each Plasma Display Press to select Location. Press to select the required arrangement number . (A1-C3 : Refer to the following) 4 5 MUL TI DISPLA Y Se[...]

30 Set up TIMER The timer can switch the Plasma Display On or Off. Before attempting Timer Set, confirm the PRESENT TIME and adjust if necessary . Then set POWER ON T ime / POWER OFF T ime. Display the Set up TIMER screen T o set up PRESENT TIME, follow the procedure described below . Press to set up Hours or Minutes button: Forward button: Back SE[...]

31 TIMER Set Set up TIMER PRESENT TIME PO WER ON Function 0:52 Off PO WER ON Time PO WER OFF Function PO WER OFF Time 0:00 0:00 Off Press to display the POWER ON Setup / POWER OFF Setup screen. Press to select POWER ON T ime/POWER OFF T ime. 1 Press to select Hours Adjustment/ Minutes Adjustment. Press to adjust each time. 2 PO WER ON Setup PO WER [...]

32 Screensaver (For preventing after-images) Do not display a still picture, especially in 4:3 mode, for any length of time. If the display must remain on, a Screensaver should be used. 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 functio[...]

33 Setup of Screensaver T ime 5 Screensaver (For preventing after-images ) Press to select Start T ime/ Finish T ime (When T ime Designation is selected). Press to select Periodic T ime/ Operating T ime (When Interval is selected). Press to select each T ime Adjustment screen. Screensav er Function Mode White bar scroll Time Designation Star t Time[...]

34 Setup for Input Signals Component/RGB-in Select Select to match the signals from the source connected to the Component/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 se[...]

35 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[...]

36 Pull-in range 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]. Sync Sync H & V Sync on VIDEO Sync on G Setting RGB sync signal: Confirm that the input is set to RGB INPUT (this setti[...]

37 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[...]

38 TH-37PWD4 220 - 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz 225 W 1.8 W 1.6 W Drive method AC type 37-inch, 16:9 aspect ratio 3000:1 (Panel only) 650 cd / m 2 (As a set) 330 cd / m 2 818 mm (W) × 461 mm (H) × 939 mm (diagonal) No. of pixels 408,960 (852 (W) × 480 (H)) [2,556 × 480 dots] 0 ° C - 40 ° C 20 % - 80 % NTSC, P AL, P AL60, SECAM, Modified NTSC 525i (480i[...]

39 Accessories Supplied Remote Control T ransmitter Batteries Fixing bands Ferrite core Optional Supplied Speakers Pedestal W all stand W all-hanging bracket (vertical) Ceiling unit T erminal Cover Dimensions (W × H × D) Mass (Weight) TH-37PWD4 EUR646525 2 × R6 Size TMME187 × 2 J0KF00000018 × 2 TY -SP37P4W-K TY -ST42PT3-K TY -ST42PW1 TY -WK37P[...]

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[...]