Panasonic TH-42PW4 Operating Instructions Manual
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Page 1: Operating Instructions
® Wide Plasma Display Operating Instructions PLASMA DISPLAY TH-37PWD4 Model No. — INPU R - STAN ER ON G POW Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read these instructions completely. Please keep this manual for future reference. English TQBC0340... - Page 2 Dear Panasonic Customer Welcome to the Panasonic family of customers. We hope that you will have many years of enjoyment from your new Plasma Display. To obtain maximum benefit from your set, please read these Instructions before making any adjustments, and retain them for future reference.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Component/RGB-in select ........33 ASPECT Controls ........... 18 3D Y/C Filter – For NTSC video images ....33 Adjusting Picture Pos./Size ........20 Colour system / Panasonic Auto ......34 Sound Adjustment ..........22 [Sync] ..............35 Mute ..............22 [Pull-in range] ............ -
Page 4: Important Safety Notice
If you lose the fuse cover the plug must not be used until a replacement cover is obtained A replacement fuse cover can be purchased from your local Panasonic Dealer.. If the fitted moulded plug is unsuitable for the socket outlet in your home, then the fuse shall be removed and the plug cut off and disposed of safety. - Page 5 • High voltages which can cause severe electric shocks are present inside the Plasma Display. For any inspection, adjustment and repair work, please contact your local Panasonic dealer. Securely insert the power cord plug as far as it will go.
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Page 6: Cleaning And Maintenance
If water or foreign objects get inside the Plasma Display, if the Plasma Display is dropped, or if the cabinet becomes damages, disconnect the power cord plug immediately. • A short circuit may occur, which could cause fire. Contact your local Panasonic dealer for any repairs that need to be made. CAUTION When using the Plasma Display Do not bring your hands, face or objects close to the ventilation holes of the Plasma Display. -
Page 7: Accessories
Accessories Accessories Supply Check that you have the accessories and items shown Remote Control Transmitter Batteries for the Remote Operating Instruction book EUR646525 Control Transmitter R6 Size) INPUT SURROUND PICTURE SOUND SET UP PICTURE POS. /SIZE ASPECT OFF TIMER PLASMA DISPLAY Ferrite core Fixing bands AC cord... -
Page 8: Remote Control Batteries
Remote Control Batteries Requires two R6 batteries. 2. Install the batteries as shown in 3. Replace the cover and slide in 1. Turn the transmitter face down. Press and slide off the battery the battery compartment. reverse until the lock snaps. cover. -
Page 9: Connections
Connections 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. Speakers (Optional accessories) SPEAKERS SPEAKERS Terminals (R) Terminals (L) – Cable fixing bands Secure any excess cables with bands as required. Pass the attached cable fixing To secure cables connected to Terminals, wrap the cable fixing band... -
Page 10: How To Connect The Pc Input Terminals
Connections How to connect the PC Input Terminals COMPUTER AUDIO PC IN POWER INPUT – R - STANDBY G POWER ON Conversion adapter (if necessary) D-sub 15p PC cable Ferrite core Less than (supplied) 7" (20 cm) Audio 1/8" (3mm) stereo plug Connect a cable which matches the audio output terminal on the computer. -
Page 11: How To Connect The Serial Terminals
(2) If an incorrect command is sent by mistake, this 16 : 9 unit will send an “ER401” command back to the FULL computer. Just JUST Panasonic Auto SELF With the power off, this display responds to PON command only. -
Page 12: Basic Controls
Basic Controls – INPUT R - STANDBY G POWER ON TH-42PWD4 Volume Adjustment Main Power On/Off Switch Push the Volume Up “+” or Down “–” INPUT button Power Indicator button to increase or decrease the (AV(S Video)/Component, RGB/ The Power Indicator will light. sound volume level. - Page 13 Basic Controls Explanations from here onward describe the functions when the optional BNC Terminal Board is installed. SURROUND button INPUT button (see page 23) (AV(S Video)/Component, RGB/PC Mode Selection) Press to select AV(S Video)/Component or RGB/PC input signal modes sequentially. (see page 15) Sound mute On/Off (see page 22) INPUT...
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Page 14: Power On/Off And Input Signal Selection
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 Wall Outlet Note: Main plug types vary between countries. The power plug shown at left may, therefore, not be the type fitted to your set. -
Page 15: Select The Input Signal
Power On/Off and input signal selection Select the input signal INPUT Press the INPUT button to select the input signal to be played back from the equipment which has been connected to the Plasma Display. Select the input signals to be connected by installing the optional Terminal Board. -
Page 16: On Screen Menu Display From Remote Control
On-Screen Menu Display from Remote Control To Picture adjust menu Press to select each item. (see page 24) Picture Normalise Normal Picture Mode Normal Contrast Brightness Colour Tint INPUT Setup Sharpness White balance Normal Component/RGB-in select Advanced settings SURROUND Signal Screensaver To Advanced Settings English ( UK ) - Page 17 3D Y/C Filter ( NTSC ) Sync H & V Clamp position Sync H & V Pull-in range Narrow Colour system Auto Pull-in range Narrow Panasonic Auto ( 4:3 ) Clamp position 4 : 3 Clamp position H-Freq. 31.5 H-Freq. 31.5 V-Freq. 60.0 V-Freq. 60.0 Note: “Signal”...
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Page 18: Aspect Controls
For a 525i (480i), 625i (576i) signal input during “Component” PICTURE SOUND SET UP input signal mode, “Panasonic Auto” can not be selected. (4) The aspect mode is memorized separately for each input terminal (AV, Component, RGB and PC). PICTURE POS. - Page 19 Note: For an elongated image Image is expanded Panasonic Panasonic Auto mode is designed to automatically Auto adjust the aspect ratio to handle a mix of 16:9 and Changes in accordance 4:3 program material. Certain 4:3 program material,...
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Page 20: Adjusting Picture Pos./Size
Adjusting Picture Pos./Size Adjusting screen PICTURE POS. /SIZE Press to display the Picture Pos./Size menu. INPUT SURROUND Press to select H-Pos/H-Size/V-Pos/V- Size/Clock Phase. PICTURE SOUND SET UP During “AV” and “Component” During “RGB” and “PC” input signal modes. input signal modes. PICTURE POS. - Page 21 Adjusting Picture Pos./Size When the Position Left “ ” button is pressed. When the Position Right “ ” button is pressed. H-Pos When the Position Left “ ” button is pressed. When the Position Right “ ” button is pressed. H-Size When the Position Left “...
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Page 22: Sound Adjustment
Sound Adjustment SOUND Press to display the Sound menu. INPUT SURROUND Select to adjust each item. Press to select the desired adjustment menu. Select the desired level by listening to the sound. PICTURE SOUND SET UP PICTURE POS S Bass Sound Adjusts low sounds Normal... -
Page 23: Surround Controls
Surround Controls SURROUND SURROUND Button The benefits of surround sound are enormous. You 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. -
Page 24: Picture Adjustments
Picture Adjustments PICTURE Press the PICTURE button on the Remote Control to display the Picture menu. Picture Normalise Normal Picture Mode Normal Select to adjust each item. Contrast Brightness Press to select the menu to adjust. Colour Tint Sharpness White balance Normal Select the desired level by looking at the picture Advanced Settings... -
Page 25: Advanced Settings
Picture Adjustments Notes: Item Effect Adjustments (1) “Colour” , “Tint” and “Sharpness” Selects the proper brightness and settings cannot be adjusted for Contrast density for the room. “RGB” and “PC” input signal Less More modes. Adjusts for easier viewing of dark pictures Brightness (2) You can change the level of each such as night scenes and black hair. -
Page 26: Setup For Multi Display
Setup for MULTI DISPLAY 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. group of 4 (2 2) group of 9 (3 3) How to Setup MULTI DISPLAY... -
Page 27: How To Set The Display Location Number For Each Plasma Display
Setup for MULTI DISPLAY How to set the display location number for each Plasma Display Press to select Ratio (2nd step). MULTI DISPLAY Setup Press to select “2 2”, “3 3”. MULTI DISPLAY Setup Ratio Location Press to select Location. MULTI DISPLAY Setup Press to select the required arrangement MULTI DISPLAY Setup... -
Page 28: Set Up Timer
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 Time / POWER OFF Tme. Display the Set up TIMER screen SET UP Press to display the Setup... -
Page 29: Timer Set
Setup TIMER TIMER Set Press to select POWER ON Time / POWER OFF Time. Set up TIMER PRESENT TIME 0:52 POWER ON Function POWER ON Time 0:00 POWER OFF Function POWER OFF Time 0:00 Press to display the POWER ON Setup / POWER OFF Setup screen. -
Page 30: Screensaver(For Preventing After-Images)
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. SET UP Press to display the Setup menu screen. Setup Press to select the Screensaver. -
Page 31: Setup Of Screensaver Time
Screensaver (For preventing after-images ) Setup of Screensaver Time Press to select Start Time/ Finish Time (When Time Designation is selected). Press to select Periodic Time/ Operating Time (When Interval is selected). Press to select each Time Adjustment screen. Screensaver Start Time Function White bar scroll... -
Page 32: Side Panel Adjustment
Screensaver (For preventing after-images ) Side Panel Adjustment Do not display a picture in 4:3 mode for an extended period, as side panel this can cause an after-image to remain on the side panels either side of the display field. To prevent the appearance of such an after-image, illuminate the side panels. -
Page 33: Setup For Input Signals
Press (Action) button [ AV ] Signal Press to exit from adjust mode. 3D Y/C Filter ( NTSC ) Colour system Auto Panasonic Auto ( 4:3 ) 4 : 3 Note: When on, this setting only affects NTSC input signals. -
Page 34: Colour System / Panasonic Auto
Auto SECAM M.NTSC NTSC Pansonic Auto Set to “4 : 3” to view 4:3 images in an unchanged format when Panasonic (4:3) Auto is selected. If you would like to view 4:3 images in “Just” format, set to “Just”. -
Page 35: Sync
Setup for Input Signals Select Signal from the “Setup” menu during RGB or PC input signal mode. [ Component ] Signal Press to select each item. Clamp position [ RGB ] Signal Press to adjust. Sync H & V Pull-in range Narrow Clamp position H-Freq. -
Page 36: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Before you call for service, determine the symptoms and make a few simple checks as shown below. Symptoms Checks Picture Sound Electrical Appliances Cars/Motorcycles Fluorescent light Interface Noisy Sound Volume (Check whether the mute function has been activated on the remote control.) Normal Picture No Sound Not plugged into AC outlet... -
Page 38: Connections
Connections Connection to the Optional Terminal Board By installing the optional RCA Terminal Board, the Plasma Display can handle high quality input signals such as AV, DVD, and RGB.Below is the connecting method when the optional RCA Terminal Board is installed. Optional RCA Terminal Board AUDIO AUDIO... -
Page 39: Av Input Terminals Connection
Connections AV Input Terminals connection Connect the signal source equipment. (Example) When connecting an S VIDEO VCR (S VIDEO VCR) Audio Video S Video S VIDEO 4 pin socket Luminance earth Chrominance earth 2 RCA audio cables Luminance in Chrominance in AUDIO S VIDEO Video input to... - Page 40 Connections (Example) When connecting 21 pin scart cables. (VCR) Video input to BNC-RCA BNC socket adaptor plug Audio input to L/R sockets (DVD / Satellite Receiver) AUDIO VIDEO S VIDEO AV IN AV1/TV Video input to RCA socket Audio input to L/R sockets Notes: (1) Additional equipment, cables and an adapter plug shown are not supplied with this set.
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Page 41: Component/Rgb Input Connection
Connections Component/RGB Input connection Component signals (Y, P ) connection (DVD Player) Y, P 3 RCA video cables AUDIO 2 RCA audio cables AUDIO COMPONENT/RGB IN Notes: (1) Change the “Component/RGB-in” setting in the “Setup” menu to “Component”. (see page 33, 35) (2) Additional equipment, cables and adapter plugs shown are not supplied with this set. -
Page 42: Specifications
Specifications TH-37PWD4 Power Source 220 - 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz Power Consumption Normal use 225 W Stand-by condition 1.8 W Power off condition 1.6 W Plasma Display panel Drive method AC type 37-inch, 16:9 aspect ratio Contrast Ratio 3000:1 Brightness Capability (Panel only) 650 cd / m (As a set) 330 cd / m... - Page 43 Specifications TH-37PWD4 Optional Supplied TY-SP37P4W-K Speakers Pedestal TY-ST42PT3-K TY-ST42PW1 Wall stand Wall-hanging bracket TY-WK37PV3 (vertical) Ceiling unit TY-CE42PS1 Terminal Cover TY-UPS200 RCA Terminal Board TY-37TM4ZB Dimensions 920mm 550 mm 89 mm 89 mm 920 mm POWER INPUT – R - STANDBY G POWER ON approx.
- Page 44 Warranty Service purposes. Model Number Serial Number Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. Web Site : http://www.panasonic.co.jp/global/ Printed in Japan MBS0901S0(MS)