Operating Instructions Progressive Wide Plasma Display Model No. TH-37P WD8 TH-37PWD8EK TH-37PWD8ES TH-42PWD8EK TH-42PWD8ES TH-42PHD8EK TH-42PHD8ES TH-50PHD8EK TH-50PHD8ES High Definition Plasma Display Model No. TH-37PWD8 The illustration shown is an image. Please read these instructions before operating your set and retain them for future reference. English TQB0E0217U 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. Retain your purchase receipt also, and note down the model number and serial number of your set in the space provided on the rear cover of these instructions. Visit our Panasonic Web Site http://www.panasonic.co.jp/global/ Table of Contents Important Safety Notice ........................................... 3 Safety Precautions ................................................... 4 Accessories .............................................................. 7 Accessories Supply ................................................. 7 Remote Control Batteries ........................................ 7 Connections .............................................................. 8 PC Input Terminals connection ................................ 9 SERIAL Terminals connection ............................... 10 AV connection ....................................................... 11 Power On / Off......................................................... 12 Initial selections ..................................................... 13 Selecting the input signal ...................................... 13 Selecting the On-Screen Menu Language ............ 13 Basic Controls ........................................................ 14 On-Screen Menu Displays ..................................... 16 ASPECT Controls ................................................... 18 Adjusting Pos. / Size .............................................. 19 MULTI PIP ................................................................ 20 Advanced PIP.......................................................... 21 Picture Adjustments ............................................... 22 Advanced settings ................................................. 23 Sound Adjustment .................................................. 24 Mute ...................................................................... 24 Digital Zoom ............................................................ 25 PRESENT TIME Setup / Set up TIMER .................. 26 PRESENT TIME Setup.......................................... 26 Set up TIMER ........................................................ 27 Screensaver (For preventing after-images) ......... 28 Setup of Screensaver Time ................................... 29 Reduces screen after-image ................................. 29 Side Panel Adjustment .......................................... 30 Reduces power consumption ............................... 31 Customizing the Input labels ................................. 31 Setup for MULTI DISPLAY ...................................... 32 How to Setup MULTI DISPLAY ............................. 32 How to set the display location number for each Plasma Display ....................................... 33 Option F for MULTI DISPLAY ................................ 33 ID Remote Control Function .................................. 34 Setup for Input Signals .......................................... 35 Component / RGB-in select ................................... 35 3D Y/C Filter .......................................................... 35 Colour system / Panasonic Auto ........................... 36 Cinema reality / P-NR ............................................ 36 Sync ...................................................................... 37 H-Freq. (kHz) / V-Freq. (Hz) .................................. 37 Options Adjustments ............................................. 38 Shipping condition ................................................. 41 Troubleshooting ..................................................... 42 VIDEO/COMPONENT/RGB/PC input signals ........ 43 Specifications ......................................................... 44 2 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. 2) To prevent electric shock, do not remove cover. No user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel. 3) Do not remove the earthing pin on the power plug. This apparatus is equipped with a three pin earthing-type power plug. This plug will only fit an earthing-type power outlet. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact an electrician. Do not defeat the purpose of the earthing plug. 4) To prevent electric shock, ensure the earthing pin on the AC cord power plug is securely connected. CAUTION This appliance is intended for use in environments which are relatively free of electromagnetic fields. Using this appliance near sources of strong electromagnetic fields or where electrical noise may overlap with the input signals could cause the picture and sound to wobble or cause interference such as noise to appear. To avoid the possibility of harm to this appliance, keep it away from sources of strong electromagnetic fields. Trademark 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 have been fully respected. Note: Do not allow a still picture to be displayed for an extended period, as this can cause a permanent after-image to remain on the Plasma Display. Examples of still pictures include logos, video games, computer images, teletext and images displayed in 4:3 mode. 3 Safety Precautions WARNING Setup 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 .............................................................. TY-SP37P8W-K (TH-37PWD8EK), TY-SP37P8W-S (TH-37PWD8ES), TY-SP42P8W-K (TH-42PWD8EK, TH-42PHD8EK), TY-SP42P8W-S (TH-42PWD8ES, TH-42PHD8ES), TY-SP50P8W-K (TH-50PHD8EK), TY-SP50P8W-S (TH-50PHD8ES) · Pedestal ............................................................... TY-ST07-K, TY-ST08-K (TH-37PWD8EK, TH-42PWD8EK, TH-42PHD8EK, TH-50PHD8EK) TY-ST08-S (TH-37PWD8ES, TH-42PWD8ES,TH-42PHD8ES, TH-50PHD8ES) · Wall stand............................................................. TY-ST42PW1 · Mobile stand ......................................................... TY-ST42PF3 (except TH-37PWD8EK/S) · Wall-hanging bracket (vertical) ............................. TY-WK42PV7, TY-WK37PV3 (TH-37PWD8EK/S) · Wall-hanging bracket (angled) ............................. TY-WK42PR7 · Wall-hanging bracket (drawer type) ..................... TY-WK42DR1 (except TH-37PWD8EK/S) · Ceiling-hanging bracket ....................................... TY-CE42PS7 · BNC Component Video Terminal Board ............... TY-42TM6A · BNC Composite Video Terminal Board ................ TY-42TM6B · SCART Terminal Board ........................................ TY-FB8SC · RCA Component Video Terminal Board ............... TY-42TM6Z · RCA Composite Video Terminal Board ................ TY-42TM6V · RGB (Digital) Terminal Board ............................... TY-42TM6D · RGB Active Through Terminal Board ................... TY-42TM6G · PC Input Terminal Board ...................................... TY-42TM6P · Composite / Component Video Terminal Board ... TY-42TM6Y · SDI Terminal Board .............................................. TY-FB7SD · HD-SDI Terminal Board ........................................ TY-FB7HD · HDMI Terminal Board ........................................... TY-FB8HM · Wireless Presentation Board................................ TY-FB7WPE · Touch Panel ......................................................... TY-TP42P8-S (TH-42PWD8EK/S, TH-42PHD8EK/S), TY-TP50P8-S (TH-50PHD8EK/S) Always be sure to ask a qualified technician to carry out set-up. Small parts can present choking hazard if accidentally swallowed. Keep small parts away from young children. Discard unneeded small parts and other objects, including packaging materials and plastic bags/sheets to prevent them from being played with by young children, creating the potential risk of suffocation. 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 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. Ventilation should not be impleded by covering the ventilation openings with items such as newspapers, table cloths and curtains. For sufficient ventilation; If using the pedestal (optional accessory) for the Plasma Display, leave a space of at least 10 cm at the top, left and right, at least 5 cm at the bottom, and at least 7 cm at the rear. If using some other setting-up method, leave a space of at least 10 cm at the top, bottom, left and right, and at least 6 cm at the rear. 4 Safety Precautions When using the Plasma Display The Plasma Display is designed to operate on 220 - 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz. Do not cover the ventilation holes. · Doing so may cause the Plasma Display to overheat, which can cause fire or damage to the Plasma Display. Do not stick any foreign objects into the Plasma Display. · Do not insert any metal or flammable objects into the ventilations holes or drop them onto the Plasma Display, as doing so can cause fire or electric shock. Do not remove the cover or modify it in any way. · 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. Ensure that the mains plug is easily accessible. Securely insert the power supply plug as far as it will go. · If the plug is not fully inserted, heat may be generated which could cause fire. If the plug is damaged or the wall socket is loose, they shall not be used. Do not handle the power supply plug with wet hands. · Doing so may cause electric shocks. Do not do anything that may damage the power cable. When disconnecting the power cable, pull on the plug body, not the cable. · Do not damage the cable, make any modifications to it, place heavy objects on top of it, heat it, place it near any hot objects, twist it, bend it excessively or pull it. To do so may cause fire and electric shock. If the power cable is damaged, have it repaired at your local Panasonic dealer. If the Plasma Display is not going to be used for any prolonged length of time, unplug the power supply plug from the wall outlet. If problems occur during use If a problem occurs (such as no picture or no sound), or if smoke or an abnormal odour starts to come out from the Plasma Display, immediately unplug the power supply plug from the wall outlet. · If you continue to use the Plasma Display in this condition, fire or electric shock could result. After checking that the smoke has stopped, contact your local Panasonic dealer so that the necessary repairs can be made. Repairing the Plasma Display yourself is extremely dangerous, and shall never be done. 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. 5 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. Be sure to disconnect all cables before moving the Plasma Display. ...