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Panasonic TH-37PW5 Operating Instructions Manual

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Progressive Wide Plasma Display

Operating Instructions

PLASMA DISPLAY
TH-37PW5
TH-42PW5
Model No.
®
TQBC0419

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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

    SERIAL Terminals connection ........15 3D Y/C Filter – For NTSC AV images ...... 32 Basic Controls ............16 Colour system / Panasonic Auto ......33 Power On/Off and input signal selection ....18 3:2 Pulldown ............33 AC cord connection ..........18 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

    (small size) (large size) J0KF00000018 J0KG00000054 Optional Accessories • • • • Speakers Pedestal Wall stand Mobile stand TY-SP37P4W-S, TY-SP37P5W-S (TH-37PW5) TY-ST05-S TY-ST42PW1 TY-ST42PF3 TY-SP42PM3W, TY-SP42P5W-S (TH-42PW5) (TH-42PW5) • • • • Wall-hanging bracket Scart/Component Terminal Board Wall-hanging bracket Ceiling unit...

  • 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: 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 11: 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 adapter plug shown are not supplied with this set.
  • Page 12 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 13: Pc Input Terminals Connection

    Connections PC Input Terminals connection COMPUTER AUDIO PC IN POWER INPUT — R - STANDBY 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 14 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 AV/Component /RGB/PC input signals...

  • Page 15: Serial Terminals Connection

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

  • Page 16: Basic Controls

    Basic Controls — 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 “–” button Power Indicator Component/RGB and to increase or decrease The Power Indicator will light.
  • Page 17 Basic Controls SURROUND button INPUT button (AV(S Video), Component/RGB and PC Mode Selection) (see page 27) Press to select AV(S Video), Component/RGB and PC input signal modes sequentially. (see page 19) Sound mute On/Off (see page 26) INPUT Volume Adjustment Press the Volume Up “+”...

  • Page 18: 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 19: Select The Input Signal

    Power On/Off and input signal selection Select the input signal INPUT Press the INPUT button to select the input AV signal desired from equipment such as a VCR which has been connected to the Plasma Display. Input signals will change as follows: —...

  • Page 20: On-Screen Menu Display From Remote Control

    On-Screen Menu Display from Remote Control To Picture adjust menu (see page 28) Picture Normalise Normal Dynamic Picture Mode Contrast Brightness Colour Tint Sharpness INPUT Press to select each item. White balance Normal SURROUND To Sound adjust menu (see page 26) Sound Setup Normalise...
  • Page 21 Signal 3D Y/C Filter ( NTSC ) Colour system Auto 3:2 Pulldown Press to select “Signal” menu Panasonic Auto ( 4:3 ) 4 : 3 To Signal screen for Component (see page 33) [ Component ] Signal 3:2 Pulldown To Signal screen for RGB (see page 34)

  • Page 22: Aspect Controls

    PICTURE SOUND SET UP For a 525i (480i), 625i (575i) signal input during “Component” input signal mode, “Panasonic Auto” can not be selected. (4) The aspect mode is memorized separately for each input terminal PICTURE (AV, Component, RGB and PC).
  • Page 23 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 24: 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(S Video)” and During “RGB” and “PC” “Component” input signal modes. input signal modes. PICTURE POS.
  • Page 25 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 26: 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 27: 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 28: Picture Adjustments

    Picture Adjustments PICTURE Picture Press to display the Picture menu. Normalise Normal Picture Mode Normal Contrast Brightness Colour Tint Select to adjust each item. Sharpness White balance Normal Press to select the menu to adjust. Select the desired level by looking at the picture behind the menu.
  • Page 29 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 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: Side Panel Adjustment

    Screensaver (For preventing after-images ) Side Panel Adjustment side panel 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 prevent the appearance of such an after-image, illuminate the side panels.

  • Page 32: Setup For Input Signals

    3D Y/C Filter ( NTSC ) 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 Select Signal from the “Setup” menu during RGB or PC input signal mode. Setup Component/RGB-in select Screensaver Press to adjust. lish ( UK ) OSD Lan Press (ACTION) button [ RGB ] Signal Sync H & V H-Freq.

  • 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 38: 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 39 Specifications TH-37PW5 TH-42PW5 Accessories Supplied Remote Control Transmitter EUR646525 Batteries R6 Size Fixing bands (TMME203 or TMME 187) Ferrite core J0KF00000018 1, J0KG00000054 Optional Supplied Speakers TY-SP37P4W-S,TY-SP37P5W-S TY-SP42PM3W,TY-SP42P5W-S Pedestal TY-ST05-S Wall stand TY-ST42PW1 Mobile stand TY-ST42PF3 Wall-hanging bracket TY-WK37PV3 TY-WK42PV1...
  • Page 40 Warranty Service purposes. Model Number Serial Number Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. Web Site : http://www.panasonic.co.jp/global/ Printed in Japan MBS0702S0...

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