Panasonic TH-37PW5, TH-42PW5 manual

Progressive Wide Plasma Display Operating Instructions TH-3 7 PW 5 TH-4 2 PW 5 Model No. 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 TQBC0396 ® For assistan[...]

2 W ARNING: T o reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover or back. No user-serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel. The lightning flash with arrow-head within a triangle is intended to tell the user that parts inside the product are a risk of electric shock to persons. The exclamation point within a tri[...]

3 Important Safety Instructions 1) Read these instructions. All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the appliance is operated. 2) Keep these instructions. The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. 3) Heed all warnings. All warnings on the appliance and in the operating instructions should[...]

4 T able of Contents Important Safety Instructions ...................................... 3 FCC ST A TEMENT .......................................................... 5 Safety Precautions ........................................................ 6 Accessories ................................................................... 8 Accessories Supplied [...]

5 FCC ST A TEMENT T rademark Credits • VGA is a trademark of International Business Machines Corporation. • Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple Computer , USA. • S-VGA is a registered trademark of the Video Electronics Standard Association. Even if no special notation has been made of company or product trademarks, these trademarks h[...]

6 Safety Precautions W ARNING Set up Do not place the Plasma Display on sloped or unstable surfaces. • The Plasma Display may fall off or tip over . Do not place any objects on top of the Plasma Display . • If water spills onto the Plasma Display or foreign objects get inside it, a short-circuit may occur which could result in fire or electric [...]

7 CAUTION 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 ..................................[...]

8 PLASMA DISPLA Y INPUT SURROUND VOL NR PICTURE SOUND SET UP ASPECT PICTURE POS. /SIZE OFF TIMER PC Accessories Accessories Supplied Check that you have the Accessories and items shown Optional Accessories For assembling Full instructions are supplied with each of the optional accessories for use with this Plasma Display . • Speakers TY -SP37P5W-[...]

9 Remote Control Batteries Requires two AA 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.) T wo "AA" size Helpful Hint: For frequent remote control users, replace old batterie[...]

10 Basic Controls TH-42PW5 R - ST ANDBY G POWER ON INPUT — VOL + OFF TIMER button The Plasma Display can be preset to switch to stand-by after a fixed period. The setting changes to 30 minutes, 60 minutes, 90 minutes and 0 minutes (off timer cancelled) each time the button is pressed. 30 60 0 90 PC button Press the “ PC ” mode selection butto[...]

11 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 SERIAL 1 2 PC IN Connections SPEAKER T erminals (R) – Cable fixing bands Secure any excess cables with bands, as required. SPEAKER T erminals (L) From SERIAL T erminal on Computer (see page 17) From EXIT monitor T erminal on Computer (see page 15) C[...]

12 A V Input T erminals connection Connections Speakers connection When connecting the speakers, be sure to use only the optional accessory speakers. Refer to the speaker ’ s Installation Manual for details on speaker installation. Luminance earth Luminance in Chrominance earth Chrominance in S VIDEO 4 pin socket (S VIDEO VCR) S VIDEO Video input[...]

13 COMPONENT/RGB Input connection Component signals (Y , P B , P R ) connection Connections 3 × × × × × RCA audio video cables connection Audio OUT Video OUT RL AUDIO-VIDEO Video input to RCA socket Audio input to L/R sockets 3 × RCA audio video cables A V IN S VIDEO VIDEO RL AUDIO (VCR) P R /C R /R P B /C B /B Y/G COMPONENT/RGB IN VD HD RL A[...]

14 Connections Notes: (1) Change the “ COMPONENT/RGB-IN ” setting in the “ SET UP ” menu to “ RGB ” . (see page 32) (2) Additional equipment, cables and adaptor plugs shown are not supplied with this set. COMPONENT/RGB IN RL A UDIO 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, [...]

15 Connections PC Input T erminals connection Notes: (1) Computer signals which can be input are those with a horizontal scanning frequency of 15.6 to 1 10 kHz and vertical scanning frequency of 48 to 120 Hz. (However , the image will not be displayed properly if the signals exceed 1,200 lines.) (2) The display resolution is a maximum of 640 × 480[...]

16 Connections 1 678 3 9 45 10 15 14 13 12 11 2[...]

17 Connections SERIAL T erminals connection Notes: (1) Use the RS-232C cable to connect the computer to the Plasma Display . (2) The computer 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 3" 15 / 16 (10 cm) Ferrite core ([...]

18 Power ON/OFF and Input Signal Selection AC cord connection Connecting the AC cord plug to the Plasma Display . Power ON/OFF Connecting the plug to the W all Outlet Press the POWER switch on the Plasma Display to turn the set on : POWER-ON. Power Indicator: Green Example: The screen below is displayed for a while after the Plasma Display is turne[...]

19 Select the Input Signal R - STANDBY G POWER ON INPUT — VOL + — VOL + INPUT Press the INPUT button to select the input video 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 Input signals will change as follows: For COMPONENT INPUT [...]

20 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 PICTURE NORMALIZE PICTURE MENU BRIGHTNESS COLOR ST ANDARD 0 0 TINT COLOR TEMP NORMAL PICTURE 0 0 0 SHARPNESS NORMAL T o PICTURE adjust menu (see page 28) T o SOUND adjust menu (see page 26) SOUND NORMALIZE [...]

21 On-Screen Menu Display from Remote Control Note: “ SIGNAL ” setup menu displays a different setting condition for each input signal. (see page 19) T o SIGNAL screen for RGB (see page 34) T o SIGNAL screen for VIDEO (see page 32, 33) T o SIGNAL screen for PC (see page 34) Press to access “ SIGNAL ” setup menu. 3D Y/C FIL TER ( NTSC ) COLO[...]

22 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 INPUT SURROUND VOL NR PICTURE SOUND SET UP ASPECT PICTURE POS. /SIZE OFF TIMER PC ASPECT button The aspect mode changes each time the ASPECT button is pressed. NORMAL ZOOM FULL Panasonic[...]

23 ASPECT Controls Mode NORMAL ZOOM FULL JUST Panasonic AUTO Explanation NORMAL will display a 4:3 picture at its standard 4:3 size. ZOOM mode magnifies the central section of the picture. FULL 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 [...]

24 Adjusting PICTURE POSITION/SIZE[...]

25 Helpful Hint ( / NORMALIZE Normalization) Adjusting PICTURE POS./SIZE H-POS H-SIZE V -POS V -SIZE CLOCK PHASE (RGB/PC in Mode) When the Position Right “ ” button is pressed When the Position Right “ ” button is pressed When the Position Right “ ” button is pressed When the Position Right “ ” button is pressed Flickering and disto[...]

26 MUTE Helpful Hint ( / NORMALIZE Normalization) SOUND Adjustment 1 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 TREBLE Adjusts high sounds BALANCE Adjusts left and right volumes SURROUND (see next page) Select ON or OFF Press the R button Use[...]

27 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 (ST ANDARD, A[...]

28 PICTURE NORMALIZE PICTURE MENU BRIGHTNESS COLOR ST ANDARD 0 0 TINT COLOR TEMP NORMAL PICTURE 20 0 0 SHARPNESS NORMAL Helpful Hint ( / NORMALIZE Normalization) PICTURE NORMALIZE PICTURE MENU BRIGHTNESS COLOR ST ANDARD 0 0 TINT COLOR TEMP NORMAL PICTURE 20 0 0 SHARPNESS NORMAL PICTURE Adjustments 1 2 Press to display the PICTURE menu. Select to ad[...]

29 Note: In PICTURE, there is nor a noticeable change even when contrast is increased with a bright picture or reduced with a dark picture. PICTURE Adjustments Item PICTURE BRIGHTNESS COLOR TINT (NTSC only) SHARPNESS Effect Adjustments Less More Darker Brighter Reddish Greenish Adjusts the proper picture contrast. Adjusts for easier viewing of dark[...]

30 SCREENSA VER (For preventing after-images) 2 3 1[...]

31 SIDE BAR ADJUST side bars 2 Press to select the SIDE BAR ADJUST . Press to select OFF , DARK, MID, BRIGHT . OFF DARK MID BRIGHT R SCREENSA VER FUNCTION MODE WHITE BAR SCROLL ON SIDE BAR ADJUST MID Press to exit from SCREENSA VER. 3 1 4:3 Screen Display after-images Do not display a picture in 4:3 mode for an extended period, as this can cause an[...]

32 SET UP 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 ” INPUT SURROUND VOL NR PICTURE SOUND SET UP ASPECT PICTURE POS. /SIZE SET UP 1 2 Press to display the SET UP menu screen. Press to s[...]

33 SET UP for Input Signals COLOR SYSTEM / Panasonic AUTO Select SIGNAL from the “ SET UP ” menu during VIDEO (S VIDEO) input signal mode. ( “ SIGNAL [VIDEO] ” menu is displayed.) Press to select the “ COLOR SYSTEM ” or “ Panasonic AUTO ” . Press to select each function. 3D Y/C FIL TER ( NTSC ) COLOR SYSTEM Panasonic AUTO ( 4:3 ) ON[...]

34 Select SIGNAL from the “ SET UP ” menu during RGB or PC input signal mode. Press to adjust. SIGNAL [ PC ] SYNC H - FREQ. kHz V - FREQ. Hz H & V 31.5 60.0 SYNC SYNC H & V SYNC ON VIDEO SYNC ON G 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 sync s[...]

35 T roubleshooting Before you call for service, determine the symptoms and make a few simple checks as shown below . Plasma Display panel Symptoms Some parts of the screen do not light up. After-images appear Check The plasma display panel is manufactured using an extremely high level of precision technology , however , sometimes some parts of the[...]

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38 Power Source Power Consumption Maximum Stand-by condition Power off condition Plasma Display panel Contrast Ratio Screen size Operating condition T emperature Humidity Applicable signals Color System Scanning format PC signals Connection terminals AV COMPONENT/RGB PC SERIAL SPEAKERS (6 Ω ) Specifications TH-37PW5 TH-42PW5 120 V AC, 50/60 Hz 32[...]

39 Accessories Supplied Remote Control T ransmitter Batteries Ferrite core Fixing bands Optional Supplied Speakers Pedestal(supplied for USA) W all-hanging bracket (vertical) W all-hanging bracket (angled) Dimensions (W × × × × × H × × × × × D) Mass (Weight) TH-37PW5 TH-42PW5 EUR646525 2 × AA Size 1 × J0KF00000018, 2 × J0KG00000054 (TM[...]

Printed in Japan MBS0702S0 Customer ’ s Record The model number and serial number of this product can be found on its rear panel. 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[...]