Panasonic TH-37PG9W Operating Instructions Manual
Panasonic TH-37PG9W Operating Instructions Manual

Panasonic TH-37PG9W Operating Instructions Manual

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Operating Instructions

Progressive Wide Hospitality Plasma Display
TH-37PG9W
Model No.
TH-42PG9W
The illustration shown is an image.
Please read these instructions before operating your set and retain them for future reference.
English
TQBC2112

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    Operating Instructions Progressive Wide Hospitality Plasma Display TH-37PG9W Model No. TH-42PG9W The illustration shown is an image. Please read these instructions before operating your set and retain them for future reference. English TQBC2112...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    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.
  • Page 3: Important Safety Notice

    Important Safety Notice WARNING 1) To prevent damage which may result in fire or shock hazard, do not expose this appliance to dripping or splashing. Do not place containers with water (flower vase, cups, cosmetics, etc.) above the set. (including on shelves above, etc.) No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, should be placed on / above the set.
  • Page 4: Safety Precautions

    • If water is spills onto the Plasma Display or foreign objects get inside it, a short-circuit may occur which could result in fire or electric shock. If any foreign objects get inside the Plasma Display, please consult your local Panasonic dealer.
  • Page 5: If Problems Occur During Use

    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 supply plug immediately. • A short circuit may occur, which could cause fire. Contact your local Panasonic dealer for any repairs that need to be made.
  • Page 6: Cleaning And Maintenance

    Safety Precautions CAUTION When using the Plasma Display Do not bring your hands, face or objects close to the ventilation holes of the Plasma Display. • Heated air comes out from the ventilation holes at the top of Plasma Display will be hot. Do not bring your hands or face, or objects which cannot withstand heat, close to this port, otherwise burns or deformation could result.
  • Page 7: Accessories

    Accessories Accessories Supply Check that you have the accessories and items shown Operating Instruction book Fixing bands × 2 The remote control is not included with this set. Available for purchase separately. Object model : EUR7636070R Power supply cord...
  • Page 8: Connections

    Connections – AC cord fixing Connect power plug to the socket of the main body. Fix the clamper. – Cable fixing bands Secure any excess cables with bands as required. Pass the attached cable To secure cables connected to Terminals, wrap the cable fixing band around them fixing band through the then pass the pointed end through the locking block, as shown in the figure.
  • Page 9: Pc Input Terminals Connection

    48 to 120 Hz. (However, the image will not be displayed properly if the signals exceed 1,200 lines.) • The display resolution is a maximum of 640 × 480 dots (TH-37PG9W, TH-42PG9W) when the aspect mode is set to “4:3”, and 852 ×...
  • Page 10: Serial Terminals Connection

    Volume 00 - 63 Audio mute OFF Audio mute ON None Input select (toggle) Slot1 input Slot2 input Slot3 input PC input None Screen mode select (toggle) NORM 4 : 3 ZOOM Zoom FULL 16 : 9 JUST Just SELF Panasonic Auto...
  • Page 11: Component / Rgb In Connection

    COMPONENT / RGB IN connection Example of input signal source DVD PLAYER Digital TV Set-Top-Box (DTV-STB) Notes: • Change the “Component / RGB-in select” setting in the “SET UP” menu to “COMPONENT”. (see page 32) • Additional equipment, cables shown are not supplied with this set. RGB signal (R, G, B) Computer Notes:...
  • Page 12: Power On / Off

    Power On / Off Connecting the AC cord plug to the Plasma Display. Fix the AC cord plug securely to the Plasma Display with the clamper. (see page 8) Connecting the plug to the Wall Outlet Note: Main plug types vary between countries. The power plug shown at right may, therefore, not be the type fitted to your set.
  • Page 13: Initial Selections

    Initial selections Selecting the input signal Select the input signals to be connected by installing the optional Terminal Boards. Press to select the input signal to be played back from the equipment which has been connected to the Plasma Display. Input signals will change as follow: Notes: •...
  • Page 14: Basic Controls

    Basic Controls Remote control sensor Power Indicator The Power Indicator will light. • Power-OFF ... Indicator not illuminated (The unit will still consume some power as long as the power cord is still inserted into the wall outlet.) • Standby ... Red •...
  • Page 15 The remote control is not included with this set. Available for purchase separately. Object model : EUR7636070R Standby (ON / OFF) button The Plasma Display must first be plugged into the wall outlet and turned on at the power switch (see page 12). Press ON to turn the Plasma Display On, from Standby mode.
  • Page 16: On-Screen Menu Displays

    On-Screen Menu Displays To Picture adjust menu (see page 22) Picture Normalise Normal Normal Picture Mode Contrast Brightness Colour Tint Sharpness Picture Normal White balance Colour Management Advanced settings Press to select “On”. Press to enter Advanced settings. To Advanced settings (see page 22, 23) Advanced settings Normalise...
  • Page 17 3D Y/C Filter (NTSC) Cinema reality Colour system Auto P-NR Cinema reality Panasonic Auto (4 : 3) 4 : 3 P-NR Note : “Signal” setup menu displays different setting condition for each input signals. (see page 13) To setup Screensaver (see page 28-30)
  • Page 18: Aspect Controls

    • For a 1125 (1080) / 60i · 50i · 24p · 25p · 30p · 24sF, 1250 (1080) / 50i, 750 (720) / 60p · 50p signal input, the mode is set to “16:9” mode, and switching is not possible. • Panasonic Auto can be selected only during Video signal input. • The aspect mode is memorized separately for each input terminal.
  • Page 19: Adjusting Pos. / Size

    This picture position movement cannot be controlled by the Picture Pos./Size function. • If adjusting the Picture V-Pos/V-Size in Panasonic Auto with 16:9 mode, the adjustment is not memorized. When exiting the mode, the screen will return to a former adjustment.
  • Page 20: Multi Pip

    MULTI PIP Press repeatedly. Each time pressing this button main picture and sub picture will be displayed as follows below. Normal Viewing Press to swap main picture and sub picture. Press to select the input mode. Under main picture and sub picture display, select the picture which you would like to change input modes.
  • Page 21: Advanced Pip

    Advanced PIP Press to display the Setup menu. Press to select “OSD Language”. Press and hold until the Options menu is displayed. Press to select Advanced PIP. Press to adjust the menu. Off : Sets normal two screen display mode On : Sets Advanced PIP mode.
  • Page 22: Picture Adjustments

    Picture Adjustments Press 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 Normalise Normal Normal Picture Mode Contrast Brightness Colour Tint Sharpness...
  • Page 23: Advanced Settings

    Item Effect Contrast Less More Brightness Darker Brighter Colour Less More Tint Reddish Greenish Sharpness Less More Advanced settings Item Effect Black extension Less More Input level Less More W/B High R Less More W/B High B Less More W/B Low R Less More W/B Low B...
  • Page 24: Sound Adjustment

    Sound Adjustment Press to display the Sound menu. Select to adjust each item. Press to select the menu to adjust. Select the desired level by listening to the sound. Bass Adjusts low pitch sounds Adjusts normal sounds Treble Adjusts high pitch sounds Balance Adjusts left and right volumes Surround...
  • Page 25: Digital Zoom

    Digital Zoom This displays an enlargement of the designated part of the displayed image. Display the “Operation Guide”. Press to access Digital Zoom. The “Operation Guide” will be displayed. During Digital Zoom, only the following buttons can be operated. [Remote control] Select the area of the image to be enlarged.
  • Page 26: Present Time Setup / Set Up Timer

    PRESENT TIME Setup / 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 Time. Press to display the Setup menu. Press to select Set up TIMER or PRESENT TIME Setup.
  • Page 27: Set Up Timer

    Set up TIMER Display the Set up TIMER screen. Press to select POWER ON Time / POWER OFF Time. Press to setup POWER ON Time / POWER OFF Time. Notes: • Pressing “ ” or “ ” button once changes POWER ON Time / POWER OFF Time 1 minute.
  • Page 28: Screensaver (For Preventing After-Images)

    Screensaver 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. Press to display the Setup menu. Press to select Screensaver. Press to display Screensaver screen. Reversal / Scroll selection Press to select Function.
  • Page 29: Setup Of Screensaver Time

    Setup of Screensaver Time After selecting Time Designation or Interval, the relevant Time Setup will become available for selection and the Operating Time may be set. (Time cannot be set when “Mode” is “On” or “Off”.) Screensaver PRESENT TIME 99:99 Start Function White bar scroll...
  • Page 30: 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 this can cause an after-image to remain on the side panels either side of the display field. To reduce the risk of such an after-image, illuminate the side panels.
  • Page 31: Reduces Power Consumption

    Reduces power consumption • Power save: When this function is turned On, luminous level of the Plasma Display is suppressed, so power consumption is reduced. • Standby save: When this function is turned On, power consumption of the microcomputer is reduced during power supply standby (see page 12, 14-15), so standby power of the set is reduced.
  • Page 32: Setup For Input Signals

    Standby save Power management Auto power off OSD Language Signal 3D Y/C Filter (NTSC) Colour system Cinema reality Panasonic Auto (4 : 3) P-NR Setup Signal English ( UK ) Setup Signal English ( UK ) Press ACTION ( ) button...
  • Page 33: Colour System / Panasonic Auto

    Set the colour system to match the input signal. If set to “Auto”, the colour system is determined automatically. Panasonic Auto Set to “4 : 3” to view 4:3 images in an unchanged format when Panasonic Auto is selected. (4 : 3) If you would like to view 4:3 images in Just format, set to “Just”.
  • Page 34: Sync

    Setup for Input Signals Sync Select Signal from the “Setup” menu during RGB input signal. Press to adjust. Press to exit from adjust mode. Setting RGB sync signal: Confirm that the input is set to RGB input (this setting is valid only for RGB input signal).
  • Page 35: Options Adjustments

    Options Adjustments Press to display the Setup menu. Press to select “OSD Language”. Press and hold until the Options menu is displayed. Press to select your preferred menu. Press to adjust the menu. Press to confirm. Press to exit from Options menu.
  • Page 36 Options Adjustments Item Effect Press Off: Initial VOL level Notes: • When “Maximum VOL level” is “On”, the volume can only be adjusted between 0 and your maximum range. • You can hear the changed volume regardless of your volume setting before opening the options menu if you adjust the volume when “Initial VOL level”...
  • Page 37 Item Effect Off: MENU & ENTER: Button lock Off: User1: You can only use Remocon control. User level User2: You can only use User3: Locks all the buttons on remote control. Sets panel ID number when panel is used in “Remote ID” or “Serial ID”. ID select Set value range: 0 - 100 (Standard value: 0)
  • Page 38: Shipping Condition

    Shipping condition This function allows you to reset the unit to the factory setting. Press to display the Setup menu. Press to select “OSD Language”. Press and hold till the SHIPPING menu is displayed. Press to select “YES”. Press to confirm. [from the unit] 1 Press the MENU button till the Setup menu is displayed.
  • Page 39: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Before you call for service, determine the symptoms and make a few simple checks as shown below. Symptoms Picture Interference Normal Picture No Picture No Picture No Colour No remote control operations can be performed. A cracking sound is sometimes heard from the unit. The top or bottom of the picture on the screen is cut off when I use the zoom function.
  • Page 40: Component/Rgb/Pc Input Signals

    COMPONENT/RGB/PC input signals Applicable input signals for Component / MINI D-SUB 15PIN (Component) / RGB / MINI D-SUB 15PIN (RGB) ( Signal name 525 (480) / 60i 525 (480) / 60p 625 (575) / 50i 625 (575) / 50p 750 (720) / 60p 750 (720) / 50p 1,125 (1,080) / 60i 1,125 (1,080) / 50i...
  • Page 41: Specifications

    Sound Speaker Audio Output Note: Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. Mass and dimensions shown are approximate. TH-37PG9W 220 - 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz 250 W Save off 0.8 W, Save on 0.6 W 0.2 W...
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  • Page 44 Warranty Service purposes. Model Number Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. Web Site : http://panasonic.net © 2006 Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved.

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