® PLASMA DISPLAY Progressive Wide Plasma Display Operating Instructions + -- INPUT VOL POWE R / BY R - STAND ON G POWER Model No. TH-37PW5 TH-42PW5 Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read these instructions completely. Please keep this manual for future reference. English TQBC0520 WARNING RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover or back. No user-serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel. The lightning flash with arrow-head within a triangle is intended to tell the user that parts inside the product are a risk of electric shock to persons. The exclamation point within a triangle is intended to tell the user that important operating and servicing instructions are in the papers with the appliance. WARNING: To prevent damage which may result in fire or shock hazard, do not expose this apparatus 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. No user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel. 2) Do not remove the grounding pin on the power plug. This apparatus is equipped with a three pin grounding-type power plug. This plug will only fit a grounding-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 grounding plug. 2 Important Safety Instructions 1) Read these instructions. All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the appliance is operated. 2) Keep these instructions. The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. 3) Heed all warnings. All warnings on the appliance and in the operating instructions should be adhered to. 4) Follow all instructions. All operating and use instructions should be followed. 5) Do not use this apparatus near water. For example, near a bathtub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, and the like. 6) Clean only with dry cloth. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a dry cloth for cleaning. 7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. Slots and Openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating. The openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. 8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. This product should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer's instructions have been adhered to. 9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet. 10) Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus. 11) Only use attachments / accessories specified by the Manufacturer. 12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart / apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the appliance and cart combination to overturn. 13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time. This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power-line surges. 14) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped. 15) To prevent electric shock, ensure the grounding pin on the AC cord power plug is securely connected. 3 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. Table of Contents Important Safety Instructions ...................................... 3 Safety Precautions ........................................................ 5 Accessories ................................................................... 7 Accessories Supplied ................................................... 7 Optional Accessories ................................................... 7 Remote Control Batteries ............................................. 8 Basic Controls ............................................................... 9 Connections ................................................................ 10 Speakers connection ................................................. 11 AV Input Terminals connection ................................... 11 COMPONENT/RGB Input connection ....................... 12 PC Input Terminals connection .................................. 14 SERIAL Terminals connection .................................... 16 Power ON/OFF and Input Signal Selection ............... 17 AC cord connection .................................................... 17 Power ON/OFF .......................................................... 17 Select the Input Signal ............................................... 18 Selecting the ON-Screen Menu Language ................ 19 On-Screen Menu Display from Remote Control ....... 20 ASPECT Controls ........................................................ 22 Adjusting PICTURE POSITION/SIZE ......................... 24 SOUND Adjustment .................................................... 26 MUTE ......................................................................... 26 SURROUND Controls ................................................. 27 PICTURE Adjustments ................................................ 28 SCREENSAVER (For preventing after-images) ........ 30 NEGATIVE / SCROLL Selection ................................ 30 ON / OFF Selection .................................................... 30 SIDE BAR ADJUST ................................................... 31 SET UP for Input Signals ............................................ 32 COMPONENT/RGB IN SELECT ............................... 32 3D Y/C FILTER ­ For NTSC Video images ............... 32 COLOR SYSTEM / Panasonic AUTO ........................ 33 3:2 PULLDOWN ......................................................... 33 SYNC ......................................................................... 34 H-FREQ. (kHz)/V-FREQ. (Hz) ................................... 34 Troubleshooting .......................................................... 35 Specifications .............................................................. 38 Note: Do not allow a still picture to be displayed for an extended period, as this can cause a permanent afterimage to remain on the High Definition Plasma Display. Examples of still pictures include logos, video games, computer images, teletext and images displayed in 4:3 mode. 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. · · · 4 Safety Precautions WARNING Set up 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 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 an Authorized Service Center. 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. If using the pedestal (optional accessory), leave a space of 3 15/16" (10 cm) or more at the top, left and right, 2 3/8" (6 cm) or more at the bottom, and 2 3/4" (7 cm) or more at the rear. If using some other setting-up method, leave a space of 3 15/16" (10 cm) or more at the top, bottom, left and right, and 3/4" (1.9 cm) or more at the rear. Avoid installing this product near electronic equipment that easily receives electromagnetic waves. It may cause interference in image, sound, etc. In particular, keep video equipment away from this product. · AC Power Supply Cord The Plasma Display is designed to operate on 110 - 120 V AC, 50/60 Hz. Securely insert the power cord 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 plate is loose, they should not be used. · Do not handle the power cord plug with wet hands. Doing so may cause electric shocks. · Do not do anything that might damage the power cable. When disconnecting the power cable, hold the plug, not the cable. Do not make any modifications, place heavy objects on, place near hot objects, heat, bend, twist or forcefully pull the power cable. Doing so may cause damage to the power cable which can cause fire or electric shock. If damage to the cable is suspected, have it repaired at an Authorized Service Center. · If the Plasma Display will not be used for a long period of time, unplug the power cord 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 odor is detected from the Plasma Display, unplug the power cord immediately. Continuous use of the Display under these conditions might cause fire or permanent damage to the unit. Have the Display evaluated at an Authorized Service Center. Services to the Display by any unauthorized personnel are strongly discouraged due to its high voltage dangerous nature. · If water or foreign objects get inside the Plasma Display, if the Plasma Display is dropped, or if the cabinet becomes damaged, disconnect the power cord plug immediately. A short may occur, which could cause fire. Contact an Authorized Service Center for any repairs that need to be made. · 5 Safety Precautions CAUTION 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-SP37P4W-K , TY-SP37P5W-K (TH-37PW5) TY-SP42PM3W, TY-SP42P5W-S (TH-42PW5) Pedestal .......................................................... TY-ST05-S · · Ceiling unit ...................................................... TY-CE42PS1 · Wall-hanging bracket (vertical) ........................ TY-WK37PV3 (TH-37PW5), TY-WK42PV1 (TH-42PW5) · Wall-hanging bracket (angled) ........................ TY-WK42PR1 (TH-42PW5) · Wall-hanging bracket (drawer type) ................ TY-WK42DR1 (TH-42PW5) · Scart/Component Terminal Board ............................ TY-37TM5T (TH-37PW5) , TY-42TM5T (TH-42PW5) Always be sure to ask a qualified technician to carry out set-up. When using the Plasma Display Do not bring your hands, face or objects close to the ventilation holes of the Plasma Display. Top of the Plasma Display is usually very hot due to the high temperature of exhaust air being released through the ventilation holes. Burns or personal injuries can happen if any body parts are brought too close. Placing any object near the top of the display could also result in heat damages to the object as well as to the Display if its ventilation holes are blocked. · Be sure to disconnect all cables before moving the Plasma Display. Moving the Display with its cables attached might damage the cables which, in turn, can cause fire or electric shock. · · · Disconnect the power plug from the wall ...