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Panasonic TH-37PW5 Operating Instructions Manual

Panasonic TH-37PW5 Operating Instructions Manual

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Progressive Wide Plasma Display

Operating Instructions

PLASMA DISPLAY
TH-37PW5
TH-42PW5
Model No.
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TQBC0402-1

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    ® Progressive Wide Plasma Display Operating Instructions PLASMA DISPLAY TH-37PW5 — INPU TH-42PW5 R - STAN ER ON G POW Model No. Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read these instructions completely. Please keep this manual for future reference.
  • 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.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    On-Screen Menu Display from Remote Control..16 Component/RGB-in select ........32 ASPECT Controls ........... 18 3D Y/C Filter – For NTSC AV images ....32 Colour system / Panasonic Auto ......33 Adjusting Picture Pos./Size ........20 3:2 Pulldown ............33 Sound Adjustment ..........22 Sync ..............

  • Page 4: Important Safety Notice

    Important Safety Notice WARNING: To 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.) WARNING: 1) To prevent electric shock, do not remove cover.

  • Page 5: 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 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

    Fixing bands (small size) (large size) J0KF00000018 J0KG00000054 Optional Accessories • • • • Speakers Pedestal Wall stand Mobile stand TY-SP37P5W-S (TH-37PW5) TY-ST05-S TY-ST42PW1 TY-ST42PF3 TY-SP42P5W-S (TH-42PW5) (TH-42PW5) • • • • Wall-hanging bracket Wall-hanging bracket Ceiling unit Scart/Component Terminal Board...

  • 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) AC cord connection (see page 14) –...

  • Page 10: Pc Input Terminals Connection

    Connections PC Input Terminals connection COMPUTER AUDIO PC IN — POWER R - STANDBY INPUT G POWER ON Less than Conversion adapter Ferrite core (large size) 3" (if necessary) (supplied) (10 cm) D-sub 15p PC cable Less than Ferrite core (small size) 3"...
  • Page 11 Connections Signal Names for D-sub 15P Connector Pin No. Signal Name Pin No. Signal Name Pin No. Signal Name GND (Ground) GND (Ground) GND (Ground) GND (Ground) HD/SYNC GND (Ground) NC (not connected) Pin Layout for PC Input GND (Ground) GND (Ground) Terminal...

  • Page 12: Serial Terminals Connection

    (2) If an incorrect command is sent by mistake, this Zoom ZOOM unit will send an “ER401” command back to the 16 : 9 computer. FULL Just JUST Panasonic Auto SELF With the power off, this display responds to PON command only.

  • Page 13: Basic Controls

    Basic Controls Explanations from here onward describe the functions when the optional RCA Terminal Board is installed. — INPUT R - STANDBY G POWER ON Main Power TH-42PW5 On/Off Switch Volume Adjustment Remote control INPUT button Press the Volume Up “+” (AV(S Video), sensor or Down “–”...

  • 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 Sharpness White balance Normal Advanced settings SURROUND Setup Component/RGB-in select To Advanced Settings (see page 24, 25) Signal Screensaver...
  • Page 17 H-Freq. 31.5 3:2 Pulldown V-Freq. 60.0 V-Freq. 60.0 Panasonic Auto ( 4:3 ) 4 : 3 Note: “Signal” setup menu displays different setting condition for each input signals. (see page 15) To setup Screensaver Start Time (see page 28) Press to select...

  • Page 18: Aspect Controls

    For a 525i (480i), 625i (575i) signal input during “Component” input PICTURE SOUND SET UP 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,...

  • 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. During “AV(S Video)” and During “RGB” and “PC” PICTURE SOUND SET UP “Component” input signal modes. input signal modes. Picture Pos./Size Picture Pos./Size PICTURE...
  • 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 “...

  • 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 /SIZE ASPECT Bass Sound Adjusts low sounds...

  • 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 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 behind the menu.

  • Page 25: Advanced Settings

    Picture Adjustments Notes: Item Effect Adjustments (1) “Colour” and “Tint” settings cannot Selects the proper brightness and be adjusted for “RGB” and “PC” Contrast density for the room. input signal modes. Less More (2) You can change the level of each Adjusts for easier viewing of dark pictures Brightness function (Contrast, Brightness,...

  • Page 26: 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 Time. Display the Set up TIMER screen SET UP Press to display the Setup...

  • Page 27: Timer Set

    Setup TIMER TIMER Set Press to select Set up TIMER POWER ON Time / POWER OFF Time. 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 28: 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 29: 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). Start Time Press to select Periodic Time/ Start Ttime 0 : 00 Operating Time (When Interval is Hours Adjustment selected).

  • Page 30: 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 31: 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 32: Setup For Input Signals

    Press to exit from adjust mode. Colour system Auto 3:2 Pulldown Panasonic Auto ( 4:3 ) 4 : 3 Notes: (1) When On, this setting only affects NTSC input signals. (2) 3D Y/C Filter does not operate by input signal from Scart Terminal.

  • Page 33: Colour System / Panasonic Auto

    SECAM M.NTSC NTSC Panasonic Auto Set to “4 : 3” to view 4:3 images in an unchanged format when Panasonic Auto is (4:3) selected. If you would like to view 4:3 images in “Just” format, set to “Just”. 3:2 Pulldown When on, the display attempts to reproduce a more natural interpretation of sources such as movie pictures, which are recorded at 24 frames per second.

  • Page 34: Sync

    Setup for input signals Sync Setup Select Signal from the “Setup” menu during RGB or PC input signal mode. Component/RGB-in select Signal Press to adjust. Screensaver English ( UK ) OSD Language MULTI DISPLAY Setup Set up TIMER Press (ACTION) button [ RGB ] Signal Sync...

  • Page 35: 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 Interference 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 36: Connections

    By installing the optional RCA Terminal Board, the Plasma Display can handle high quality input signals such as AV (S Video), DVD, and RGB. Below is the connecting method when the optional RCA Terminal Board is installed. Optional RCA Terminal Board TY-37TM4Z(TH-37PW5) TY-42TM4Z(TH-42PW5) AUDIO...

  • Page 37: 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 38: Component/Rgb Input Connection

    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 adaptor plug shown are not supplied with this set.
  • Page 39 Connections RGB signal (R, G, B, HD, VD) connection BNC-RCA RGB input to adaptor plug R, G, B, HD, VD sockets Example of input signal source HDTV-compatible VCR 5 BNC RGB cables RGB camera AUDIO COMPONENT/RGB IN AUDIO 2 RCA audio cables Audio input to L/R sockets Computer...

  • Page 40: Input Signal Can Be Displayed

    Connections Input signal can be displayed AV/Component /RGB/PC input signals AUDIO AUDIO VIDEO S VIDEO AUDIO AV IN COMPONENT/RGB IN SERIAL AV input Component/RGB input PC RGB input AV input horizontal vertical signal name frequency(kHz) frequency(Hz) NTSC 15.734 59.95 15.625 PAL60 15.734 59.95...

  • Page 42: Specifications

    Specifications TH-37PW5 TH-42PW5 Power Source 220 - 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz Power Consumption Normal use 225 W 295 W Stand-by condition 2.8 W 2.8 W Power off condition 1.5 W 1.5 W Plasma Display panel Drive method AC type...
  • Page 43 Specifications TH-37PW5 TH-42PW5 Optional Supplied Speakers TY-SP37P5W-S TY-SP42P5W-S Pedestal TY-ST05-S Wall stand TY-ST42PW1 Mobile stand TY-ST42PF3 Wall-hanging bracket TY-WK37PV3 TY-WK42PV1 (vertical) Wall-hanging bracket TY-WK42PR1 (angled) Ceiling unit TY-CE42PS1 S c a r t / C o m p o n e n t...
  • 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 MBS0702S1072...

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