Panasonic TH-37PWD7UY Plasma Display Instruction Manual

: June 16, 2024
: Panasonic

Table of Contents

TH-37PWD7UY Plasma Display
Product Information
Specifications
Product Usage Instructions
Caution

TH-37PWD7UY Plasma Display

Product Information

Specifications

Model No. TH-37PWD7UY TH-42PWD7UY
Progressive Wide Plasma Display
Model No. TH-42PHD7UY TH-50PHD7UY
High Definition Plasma Display
English language
Manual available at https://manual-hub.com/
TQBC0840

Product Usage Instructions

Caution

Risk of Electric Shock – Do Not Open:

To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove the cover or
back of the product. There are no user-serviceable parts inside.
Please refer servicing to qualified service personnel.

Important Safety Instructions

Read these instructions.
Keep these instructions.
Heed all warnings.
Follow all instructions.
Do not use this apparatus near water.
Clean only with a dry cloth.
Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance
with the manufacturer’s instructions.
Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat
registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that
produce heat.
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.
Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched,
particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where
they exit from the apparatus.
Only use attachments/accessories specified by the
manufacturer.
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.
Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused
for long periods of time.
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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: Can I remove the cover or back of the
product?
A: No, removing the cover or back of the product can result in
electric shock. There are no user-serviceable parts inside. Please
refer servicing to qualified service personnel.
Q: Can I use this product near water?
A: No, it is not recommended to use this product near water to
avoid the risk of electric shock.
Q: Can I clean the product with a wet
cloth?
A: No, clean only with a dry cloth to prevent damage to the
product.
Q: Can I block the ventilation openings of the
product?
A: No, do not block any ventilation openings as it may cause
overheating. Install the product in accordance with the
manufacturer’s instructions.
Q: Can I use any attachments or accessories with the
product?
A: No, only use attachments or accessories specified by the
manufacturer to ensure proper functionality and safety.

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POWER /

R G

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SPTOAWNEDRBYON

INPUT

MENU

VOL

ENTER

Operating Instructions
PLASMA DISPLAY
Progressive Wide Plasma Display
Model No. TH-37PWD7UY TH-42PWD7UY

High Definition Plasma Display
Model No. TH-42PHD7UY TH-50PHD7UY

The illustration shown is an image.
Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read these instructions completely. Please keep this manual for future reference.
English

TQBC0840

CAUTION
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.

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Important Safety Instructions

Read these instructions.
Keep these instructions.
Heed all warnings.
Follow all instructions.
Do not use this apparatus near water.
Clean only with dry cloth.
Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
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.
Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
Only use attachments / accessories specified by the manufacturer.
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.
Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
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.
To prevent electric shock, ensure the grounding pin on the AC cord power plug is securely connected.

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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 as well, and record 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 FCC STATEMENT ………………………………………………. 5 Safety Precautions …………………………………………….. 6 Accessories ………………………………………………………. 8
Accessories Supplied ………………………………………… 8 Remote Control Batteries …………………………………… 8 Connections ……………………………………………………… 9 PC Input Terminals connection …………………………. 10 SERIAL Terminals connection …………………………… 11 AV & COMPONENT connection ……………………….. 12 RGB signal (R, G, B, HD, VD) ………………………….. 12 Power ON / OFF ……………………………………………….. 13 Basic Controls …………………………………………………. 14 On-Screen Menu Displays ………………………………… 16 Initial selections ………………………………………………. 18 Selecting the input signal …………………………………. 18 Selecting the On-Screen Menu Language ………….. 18 ASPECT Controls …………………………………………….. 19 Adjusting PICTURE POSITION / SIZE ………………… 20 MULTI 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 BAR ADJUST ………………………………………… 30
Reduces power consumption …………………………… 31 Customizing the Input labels …………………………….. 31
SET UP for MULTI DISPLAY ……………………………… 32 How to setup MULTI DISPLAY ………………………….. 32 How to set the Display location number for each Plasma Display …………………………. 33
SET UP for Input Signals ………………………………….. 34 COMPONENT / RGB IN SELECT …………………….. 34 3D Y/C FILTER ………………………………………………. 34 COLOR SYSTEM / Panasonic AUTO ………………… 35 3:2 PULLDOWN / VIDEO NR ………………………….. 35 SYNC ……………………………………………………………. 36 H-FREQ. (kHz) / V-FREQ. (Hz) …………………………. 36
Shipping condition …………………………………………… 37 Troubleshooting ………………………………………………. 38 Maintenance ……………………………………………………. 39 VIDEO/COMPONENT/RGB/PC input signals ……… 40 Specifications ………………………………………………….. 41

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FCC STATEMENT
FCC STATEMENT
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.
FCC CAUTION: Pursuant to 47CFR, Part 15.21 of the FCC rules, any changes or modifications to this monitor not expressly approved by Matsushita Electric Corporation of America could cause harmful interference and would void the user’s authority to operate this device.
Attach the ferrite core: The ferrite cores provided as a supplied accessory must be used when connecting this Plasma Display to video equipment. (see page 10, 11)
FCC CAUTION: To assure continued compliance and possible undesirable interference, the provided ferrite cores must be used when connecting this plasma display to video equipment; and maintain at least 40 cm of spacing from other peripheral devices. Refer to instructions on pages 10, and 11.

CANADIAN NOTICE: This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Note: Do not allow a still picture to be displayed for an extended period, as this can cause 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.
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.

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Safety Precautions
WARNING
Setup
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 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.

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CAUTION

Safety Precautions

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- SP37P5W-K (TH-37PWD7UY), TY-SP42P5W-K (TH-42PWD7UY, TH-42PHD7UY), TY-SP50P5W-K (TH-50PHD7UY)
· Pedestal ····································································· TY- ST05-K, TY-ST07-K · Wall stand ·································································· TY-ST42PW1 · Mobile stand ······························································ TY-ST42PF3 (except TH-37PWD7UY) · Wall-hanging bracket (vertical) ·································· TY-WK42PV7,
TY-WK37PV3 (TH-37PWD7UY), TY-WK42PV1 (except TH-37PWD7UY) · Wall-hanging bracket (angled) ··································· TY-WK42PR7, TY-WK42PR1 (except TH-37PWD7UY) · Wall-hanging bracket (drawer type) ··························· TY-WK42DR1 (except TH-37PWD7UY) · Ceiling unit ································································· TY-CE42PS1 · Ceiling-hanging bracket ············································· TY- CE42PS7 · BNC Component Video Terminal Board ···················· TY-42TM6A · BNC Composite Video Terminal Board ······················ TY-42TM6B · 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-FB7HM · Wireless Presentation Board ····································· TY-FB7WPU · Touch Panel ······························································· TY-TP42P6-S (TH-42PWD7UY, TH-42PHD7UY), TY-TP50P6-S (TH-50PHD7UY) · Fan kit ········································································ TY- UPK42HV7 (TH-42PHD7UY), TY-UPK50HV7 (TH-50PHD7UY)
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 outlet as a safety precaution before carrying out any cleaning. · Electric shocks can result if this is not done.
Clean the power cable regularly to prevent it from becoming dusty. · Built-up dust on the power cord plug can increase humidity which might damage the insulation and cause fire. Unplug the cord from the wall outlet and clean it with a dry cloth.
This Plasma Display radiates infrared rays, therefore it may affect other infrared communication equipment. Install your infrared sensor in a place away from direct or reflected light from your Plasma Display.
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.
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Accessories

Accessories Supplied

Check that you have the Accessories and items shown

Operating Instruction book

Remote Control Transmitter EUR646529

INPUT

SURROUND

VOL

N

R

PICTURE SOUND

SET UP

MULTI

ZOOM

PIP SWAP SELECT MOVE

PICTURE POS. /SIZE

ASPECT

PC

OFF TIMER

PLASMA DISPLAY

Batteries for the Remote Control Transmitter (AA Battery × 2)

Ferrite core (Small size) × 1

Ferrite core (Large size) × 2

Fixing bands

Warranty AC cord

Remote Control Batteries

Requires two AA batteries. 1. Turn the transmitter face down.
Press and slide off the battery cover.

2. Install the batteries as shown in the battery compartment. (Polarity + or must match the markings in the compartment.)

3. Replace the cover and slide in reverse until the lock snaps.

Two “AA” size
Helpful Hint:
For frequent remote control users, replace old batteries with Alkaline batteries for longer life.
Precaution on battery use
Incorrect installation can cause battery leakage and corrosion that will damage the remote control transmitter. Disposal of batteries should be in an environment-friendly manner. Observe the following precautions: 1. Batteries should always be replaced as a pair. Always use new batteries when replacing the old set. 2. Do not combine a used battery with a new one. 3. Do not mix battery types (example: “Zinc Carbon” with “Alkaline”). 4. Do not attempt to charge, short-circuit, disassemble, heat or burn used batteries. 5. Battery replacement is necessary when the remote control acts sporadically or stops operating the Plasma Display.
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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.

(Example : TH-42PWD7UY)

Speakers (Optional accessories)

1

2

1

SPEAKERS Terminals (R)

SPEAKERS Terminals (L)
2

AC cord connection (see page 13) AC cord fixing

1. Open the clamper.

2. Insert the AC cord and close the clamper securely.

3. Slide up the clamper and fix the AC cord plug securely.
When loosen the clamper:

Clamper

AC cord

Note: The power plug in the illustration may not be the type fitted to your set.

Cable fixing bands Secure any excess cables with bands as required.

Pass the attached cable fixing band through the clip as shown in the figure.

To secure cables connected to Terminals, wrap the cable fixing band

around them then pass the pointed end through the locking block, as

shown in the figure.

While ensuring there is sufficient slack in cables to minimize stress

(especially in the power cord), firmly bind all cables with the

supplied fixing band. To tighten:

To loosen:

Push the catch Pull

1

2

Pull

SLOT1

R AUDIO L IN

VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT

S VIDEO IN

AV

SLOT2

R AUDIO L

PR/CR/R PB/CB/B Y/G

COMPONENT/RGB IN

SLOT3

AUDIO
PC IN

SERIAL

Optional Terminal Board Insert Slot (covered)

AV Terminals (see page12)

COMPONENT/RGB IN and Audio IN Terminals (see page12)

From EXTERNAL monitor terminal on Computer (see page 10)

From SERIAL Terminal on Computer (see page 11)

Note: At factory shipment, Terminal boards are installed in SLOT 2 and SLOT 3. TH-37PWD7UY has 2 SLOTs only.

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Connections

PC Input Terminals connection

COMPUTER

AUDIO
PC IN

Conversion adapter (if necessary)

R – STANDBY G POWER ON
Less than 3″ 15/16 (10 cm)

+ INPUT MENU

VOL

ENTER

Ferrite core (large size) (supplied)
D-sub 15p RGB
PC cable

Ferrite core (small size) (supplied)

Less than 3″ 15/16
(10 cm)

Audio

Stereo plug
Connect a cable which matches the audio output terminal on the computer.

Installing the ferrite core (Small size)

1

2

3 Open

Pull back the tabs (in two places)

Press the cable through and close

Installing the ferrite core (Large size)

1

2

3 Open

Pull back the tabs (in two places)

Press the cable through and close

Notes: · Computer signals which can be input are those with a horizontal scanning frequency of 15 to 110 kHz and vertical
scanning frequency of 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-37PWD7UY, TH-42PWD7UY), 768 × 768 dots (TH- 42PHD7UY),
1,024 × 768 dots (TH-50PHD7UY) when the aspect mode is set to “NORMAL”, and 852 × 480 dots (TH-37PWD7UY, TH42PWD7UY), 1,024 × 768 dots (TH-42PHD7UY), 1,366 × 768 dots (TH-50PHD7UY) when the aspect mode is set to “FULL”. If the display resolution exceeds these maximums, it may not be possible to show fine detail with sufficient clarity. · The PC input terminals are DDC1/2B- compatible. If the computer being connected is not DDC1/2B-compatible, you will need to make setting changes to the computer at the time of connection. · Some PC models cannot be connected to the set. · There is no need to use an adapter for computers with DOS/V compatible D-sub 15P terminal. · The computer shown in the illustration is for example purposes only. · Additional equipment and cables shown are not supplied with this set. · Do not set the horizontal and vertical scanning frequencies for PC signals which are above or below the specified frequency range. · Component Input is possible with the pin 1,2,3 of the D-sub 15P Connector.

Signal Names for D-sub 15P Connector

11 12 13 14 15 6 7 8 9 10
12345
Pin Layout for PC Input Terminal

Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5

Signal Name R (PR/CR) G(Y) B(PB/CB)
GND (Ground) GND (Ground)

Pin No. Signal Name Pin No. 6 GND (Ground) 11 7 GND (Ground) 12 8 GND (Ground) 13 9 NC (not connected) 14 10 GND (Ground) 15

Signal Name GND (Ground)
SDA HD/SYNC
VD SCL

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Connections

SERIAL Terminals connection

The SERIAL terminal is used when the Plasma Display is controlled by a computer. COMPUTER

Ferrite core

RS-232C

(large size)

Straight cable (supplied)

SERIAL

6789 12345
Pin layout for RS-232C

D-sub 9p

Less than 3″ 15/16

Notes:

(10 cm)

· Use the RS-232C cable to connect the computer to the Plasma Display.

· The computer shown is for example purposes only.

· Additional equipment and cables shown are not supplied with this set.

Installing the ferrite core (Large size)
Open

The SERIAL terminal conforms to the RS-232C interface specification, so that the Plasma Display can be controlled by a computer which is connected to this terminal. The computer will require software which allows the sending and receiving of control data which satisfies the conditions given below. Use a computer application such as programming language software. Refer to the documentation for the computer application for details.

Communication parameters
Signal level Synchronization method
Baud rate Parity
Character length Stop bit
Flow control

RS-232C compliant Asynchronous 9600 bps None 8 bits 1 bit

RS-232C Conversion cable

D-sub 9-pin female

Details

2

R X D

3

T X D

5 4 · 6

GND Non use

7

Shorted

8

1 · 9

NC

Basic format for control data

Command

The transmission of control data from the computer starts with a STX signal, followed by the command, the parameters, and lastly an ETX signal in that order. If there are no parameters, then the parameter signal does not need to be sent.

Command PON POF AVL

AMT

STX C1 C2 C3 : P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 ETX

Start (02h)

Colon Parameter(s)

3-character

(1 – 5 bytes)

command (3 bytes)

End (03h)

IMS

Notes:
· If multiple commands are transmitted, be sure to wait for the response for the first command to come from this unit before sending the next command.
· If an incorrect command is sent by mistake, this unit will send an “ER401” command back to the computer.

DAM

Parameter None None
**
0 1 None SL1 SL2 SL3 PC1 None NORM ZOOM FULL JUST SELF

Control details Power ON Power OFF Volume 00 – 63 Audio MUTE OFF Audio MUTE ON Input select (toggle) Slot1 input Slot2 input Slot3 input PC input Screen mode select (toggle) NORMAL (4:3) ZOOM FULL JUST Panasonic AUTO

With the power off, this display responds to PON command only.

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Connections

AV & COMPONENT connection

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
RR
Example of input signal source

DVD

Y, PB, PR, PB OUT
Y

Digital TV-SET-TOP-BOX (DTV-STB)

L AUDIO
OUT R

RCA-BNC adapter plug
AUDIO

SLOT1
Example of input signal source S VIDEO VCR
CAMCORDER

R AUDIO L IN

VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT

S VIDEO IN

AV

SLOT2

R AUDIO L

PR/CR/R PB/CB/B Y/G

COMPONENT/RGB IN

SLOT3

PC IN

VIDEO IN

MONITOR

VCR
R L S VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO OUT OUT
OUT
Notes: · Change the “COMPONENT/RGB-IN SELECT” setting in the “SET UP” menu to “COMPONENT”. (see page 34) · Additional equipment, cables and adapter plugs shown are not supplied with this set.
RGB signal (R, G, B, HD, VD)

Computer

RGB Camcorder or

VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT

R AUDIO L

PR/CR/R PB/CB/B Y/G

COMPONENT/RGB IN

Notes:

· Change the “COMPONENT/RGB-IN SELECT” setting in the “SET UP” menu to “RGB”. (see page 34)

· Additional equipment, cables and adapter plugs shown are not supplied with this set.

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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 9)

Connecting the plug to the Wall Outlet
Press the Power switch on the Plasma Display to turn the set on: Power-On.
Power Indicator: Green
Example: The screen below is displayed for a while after the Plasma Display is turned on. (setting condition is an example.)

R – STANDBY G POWER ON

+ INPUT MENU

VOL

ENTER

R – STANDBY G POWER ON
TH-42PWD7

Power Indicator

Remote Control Sensor

When the POWER is turned on for the first time, the LANGUAGE selection screen is displayed.
From the second time on, language selection can be done from the setup menu. (see page 18)
Select the desired language using the or button and press the ACTION ( ) button.

OSD LANGUAGE
English (UK) Deutsch Français Italiano Español
ENGLISH (US)

From the second time on, the screen shown below is displayed for a while (setting condition is an example).
PC
FULL

SELECT

SET

Press the button on the remote control to turn the Plasma Display off.

Power Indicator: Red (standby)

Press the button on the remote control to turn the Plasma Display on.

Power Indicator: Green

Turn the power to the Plasma Display off by pressing the when the Plasma Display is on or in standby mode.

switch on the unit,

Note: During operation of the power management function, the power indicator turns orange in the power off state.

INPUT

SURROUND

VOL

N

R

PICTURE SOUND SET UP

MULTI

ZOOM

PIP SWAP SELECT MOVE

PICTURE POS. /SIZE

ASPECT

13

Basic Controls

R – STANDBY G POWER ON
TH-42PWD7

– + INPUT MENU

VOL

ENTER

Main Power On / Off Switch

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 · Power-ON ….. Green · DPMS ……….. Orange (With PC input signal and during operation of PC’s screensaver.)

Remote control sensor

C.A.T.S. sensor Plasma C.A.T.S. (Contrast Automatic Tracking System) Plasma C.A.T.S. automatically senses the ambient light conditions and adjusts the brightness and gradation accordingly, to optimise contrast. (Effective when PICTURE MENU is set to AUTO.)

Status button

Press the “Status” button to display the current system status.

PC

1

NORMAL
2

OFF TIMER 90

3

1 Input label 2 Aspect mode (see page 19) 3 Off timer
The off timer indicator is displayed only when the off timer has been set.

Enter / Aspect button (see page 16, 19)
Volume Adjustment Volume Up “+” Down “” When the menu screen is displayed: “+”: press to move the cursor up “”: press to move the cursor down (see page 16)
MENU Screen ON / OFF Each time the MENU button is pressed, the menu screen will switch. (see page 16)
Normal Viewing PICTURE SET UP SOUND PICTURE POS./SIZE
INPUT button (INPUT1, INPUT2, INPUT3 and PC IN selection) (see page 18)
N button (see page 20, 22, 23, 24)
PICTURE button (see page 22)
MULTI Window buttons (see page 21)

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PC button Press the “PC” input mode selection button to select the PC input mode. This button is used to switch directly to PC input mode. Note: After- image (image lag) may occur on the plasma display panel when a still picture is kept on the panel for an extended period. The function that darkens the screen slightly is activated to prevent after-image (see page 38), this function is not the perfect solution to afterimage.

Basic Controls

Standby (ON / OFF) button The Plasma Display must first be plugged into the wall outlet and turned on at the power switch (see page 13). Press this button to turn the Plasma Display On, from Stanby mode. Press it again to turn the Plasma Display Off to Stanby mode.

SURROUND button The surround setting switches on and off each time the SURROUND button is pressed. 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. Note: The surround settings are memorized separately for each AUDIO MENU (STANDARD, AUTO).

ON

OFF

SURROUND ON

INPUT button (INPUT1, INPUT2, INPUT3 and PC IN selection) Press to select INPUT1, INPUT2, INPUT3 and PC IN input SLOTS sequentially. (see page 18)

INPUT

Sound mute On / Off (see page 24)

SURROUND

VOL

N

R

PICTURE SOUND SET UP

MULTI

ZOOM

PIP SWAP SELECT MOVE

PICTURE POS. /SIZE

ASPECT

PC

OFF TIMER

PLASMA DISPLAY

Volume Adjustment Press the Volume Up “+” or Down “” button to increase or decrease the sound volume level.
R button (see page 16, 17) Press the R button to return to previous menu screen.

ACTION button Press to make selections. POSITION buttons SOUND button (see page 24)
SET UP button (see page 16)

Digital Zoom (see page 25)

ZOOM MOVE

Press to access

Digital Zoom.

PICTURE POS. / SIZE button (see page 20)
ASPECT button Press to adjust the aspect. (see page 19)

This displays an enlargement of the designated part of the displayed image.

OFF TIMER button The Plasma Display can be preset to switch to stand-by after a fixed period. The setting changes to 30 minutes, 60 minutes, 90 minutes and 0 minutes (off timer cancelled) each time the button is pressed.

30

60

90

0
When three minutes remain, “Off timer 3” will flash. The off timer is cancelled if a power interruption occurs.

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On-Screen Menu Displays

To PICTURE adjust menu (see page 22)

PICTURE

1/2

NORMALIZE NORMAL PICTURE MENU PICTURE BRIGHTNESS COLOR TINT SHARPNESS

STANDARD 25 0 0 0 3

PICTURE

2/2

COLOR TEMP COLOR MANAGEMENT ADVANCED SETTINGS

NORMAL OFF ON

Press to select “ON”. Press to enter ADVANCED SETTINGS.

To ADVANCED SETTINGS (see page 22, 23)

ADVANCED SETTINGS

NORMALIZE NORMAL BLACK EXTENSION INPUT LEVEL W/B HIGH R W/B HIGH B W/B LOW R W/B LOW B GAMMA AGC

0 0 0 0 0 0
2.2 OFF

The MENU button on the unit can also be pressed.

+ INPUT MENU

VOL

ENTER

Each time the MENU button is pressed, the menu screen will switch.
Normal Viewing PICTURE SET UP SOUND PICTURE POS./SIZE

INPUT

SURROUND

VOL

N

R

PICTURE SOUND SET UP

MULTI

ZOOM

PIP SWAP SELECT MOVE

PICTURE POS. /SIZE

ASPECT

To SOUND adjust menu (see page 24)

SOUND

NORMALIZE NORMAL AUDIO MENU BASS TREBLE BALANCE SURROUND

STANDARD 0 0 0
OFF

PC

OFF TIMER

PLASMA DISPLAY

To PICTURE POS./SIZE adjust menu (see page 20)
During “VIDEO (S VIDEO)”, “COMPONENT” and “DVI” input signal. During “RGB/PC” input signal.

PICTURE POS. /SIZE

NORMALIZE H-POS H-SIZE V-POS V-SIZE

NORMAL

NORMALIZE NORMAL H-POS H-SIZE V-POS V-SIZE CLOCK PHASE

16

1 Press to select .

[ from the unit ] IN[ PfUroT mMEtNhUe unitVO] L + ENTER

1

2

1 Press to select. 2 Press to access each adjust
screen.

SET UP

1/2

SIGNAL

COMPONENT / RGB-IN SELECT

RGB

INPUT LABEL

PC

POWER SAVE

OFF

STANDBY SAVE

OFF

POWER MANAGEMENT

OFF

AUTO POWER OFF OSD LANGUAGE

OFF ENGLISH (US)

SET UP

2/2

SCREENSAVER MULTI DISPLAY SETUP
SET UP TIMER PRESENT TIME SETUP

On-Screen Menu Displays

2 Press to access each adjust screen.

[ from the unit ]

+ INPUT MENU

VOL

ENTER

Press to return to next menu screen.

R
Press the R button to return to previous menu.

To SIGNAL screen for VIDEO (S VIDEO) (see page 34, 35)

SIGNAL

[VIDEO]

To SIGNAL screen for COMPONENT (see page 35)

SIGNAL

[COMPONENT]

To SIGNAL screen for RGB (see page 35, 36)

SIGNAL

[RGB]

To SIGNAL screen for DVI (see page 35, 36)

SIGNAL

[DVI]

3D Y/C FILTER (NTSC) COLOR SYSTEM 3 : 2 PULLDOWN Panasonic AUTO (4 : 3) VIDEO NR

ON AUTO OFF NORMAL OFF

3 : 2 PULLDOWN

OFF

VIDEO NR

OFF

SYNC 3 : 2 PULLDOWN VIDEO NR
H-FREQ. 33.8 V-FREQ. 60.0

AUTO OFF OFF
kHz Hz

3 : 2 PULLDOWN VIDEO NR
H-FREQ. 33.8 V-FREQ. 60.0

Note: “SIGNAL” setup menu displays a different setting condition for each input signal. (see page 18)

OFF OFF kHz Hz

To setup SCREENSAVER (See page 28-30)

SCREENSAVER

PRESENT TIME OF DAY 00:00

START

FUNCTION WHITE BAR SCROLL

MODE

TIME OF DAY

START TIME

6:15

FINISH TIME

12:30

SIDE BAR ADJUST

BRIGHT

WOBBLING

OFF

PEAK LIMIT

OFF

SCREENSAVER

PRESENT TIME OF DAY 00:00

START

FUNCTION WHITE BAR SCROLL

MODE

INTERVAL

SHOW DURATION

6:15

SAVER DURATION

12:30

SIDE BAR ADJUST

BRIGHT

WOBBLING

OFF

PEAK LIMIT

OFF

To setup MULTIDISPLAY screen. (See page 32)
MULTI DISPLAY SETUP

MULTI DISPLAY SETUP ARRANGEMENT LOCATION

OFF 2 × 2 A1

Press to select START TIME/ FINISH TIME (When TIME OF DAY is selected). Press to select SHOW DURATION/ SAVER DURATION (When INTERVAL is selected).

SCREENSAVER

Press to set up.
R

PRESENT TIME OF DAY 00:00

START

FUNCTION WHITE BAR SCROLL

MODE

TIME OF DAY

START TIME

6:15

FINISH TIME

12:30

SIDE BAR ADJUST

BRIGHT

WOBBLING

OFF

PEAK LIMIT

OFF

Press the R button to return to “SET UP” menu.

SCREENSAVER

PRESENT TIME OF DAY 00:00

START

FUNCTION WHITE BAR SCROLL

MODE

INTERVAL

SHOW DURATION

6:15

SAVER DURATION

12:30

SIDE BAR ADJUST

BRIGHT

WOBBLING

OFF

PEAK LIMIT

OFF

To SET UP TIMER selection screen.(see page 26, 27)
SET UP TIMER PRESENT TIME OF DAY 00:00

POWER ON FUNCTION

OFF

POWER ON TIME

0.00

POWER OFF FUNCTION

OFF

POWER OFF TIME

0.00

To PRESENT TIME SETUP. (see page 26)

PRESENT TIME SETUP

PRESENT TIME OF DAY 99:99

SET

PRESENT TIME OF DAY

99:99

Press to select POWER ON TIME / POWER OFF TIME.
Press to set up POWER ON TIME/ POWER OFF TIME.
R
Press the R button to return to “SET UP” menu.

SET UP TIMER PRESENT TIME OF DAY 00:00

POWER ON FUNCTION

OFF

POWER ON TIME

0.00

POWER OFF FUNCTION

OFF

POWER OFF TIME

0.00

SET UP TIMER PRESENT TIME OF DAY 00:00

POWER ON FUNCTION

OFF

POWER ON TIME

0.00

POWER OFF FUNCTION

OFF

POWER OFF TIME

0.00

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Initial selections

Selecting the input signal

Select the input signals to be connected by installing the optional Terminal Boards.
INPUT
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 follows: · TH-37PWD7UY
INPUT1 INPUT2 PC IN
· TH-42PWD7UY, TH-42PHD7UY, TH-50PHD7UY INPUT1 INPUT2 INPUT3 PC IN

INPUT

SURROUND

VOL

N

R

PICTURE SOUND SET UP

MULTI

ZOOM

PIP SWAP SELECT MOVE

Notes: · Selecting is also possible by pressing the INPUT button on the unit. · Input terminal will not be selected if the terminal board is not installed into the SLOT. · Select to match the signals from the source connected to the component/RGB input
terminals. (see page 34) · In 2 screen display, the same input mode cannot be selected for the main picture and
sub picture.

R – STANDBY G POWER ON

– + INPUT MENU

VOL

ENTER

– + INPUT MENU

VOL

ENTER

Selecting the On-Screen Menu Language

SET UP
18

Press to display the SET UP menu. Press to select OSD LANGUAGE.
Press to select your preferred language.
Selectable languages
English(UK) Deutsch Français Italiano Español ENGLISH(US) …….(Chinese) …….(Japanese)

INPUT

SURROUND

VOL

N

R

PICTURE SOUND SET UP

MULTI

ZOOM

PIP SWAP SELECT MOVE

SET UP

1/2

SIGNAL COMPONENT / RGB-IN SELECT

RGB

INPUT LABEL

PC

POWER SAVE

OFF

STANDBY SAVE

OFF

POWER MANAGEMENT

OFF

AUTO POWER OFF OSD LANGUAGE

OFF ENGLISH (US)

ASPECT Controls

The Plasma Display will allow you to enjoy viewing the picture at its maximum size, including wide screen cinema format picture.

ASPECT

Press repeatedly to move through the aspect options:

[from the unit]

+ INPUT MENU

VOL

ENTER

NORMAL

ZOOM

FULL

Panasonic AUTO

JUST

The aspect mode changes each time the ENTER button is pressed.

INPUT

SURROUND

VOL

N

R

[During MULTI PIP Operations] · Picture and Picture, Picture in Picture
· Others

:

NORMAL

16 : 9

: Aspect switching is not possible.

PICTURE SOUND SET UP

MULTI

ZOOM

PIP SWAP SELECT MOVE

Notes:

PICTURE POS. /SIZE

ASPECT

· For PC signal input, the mode switches between “NORMAL”, “ZOOM” and “FULL” only.

· For a 1125 (1080) / 60i · 50i · 24p · 25p · 30p · 24sF, 1250 (1080) / 50i, 750 (720) / 60p · 50p signal input during

“COMPONENT”,”RGB” and “DVI” input signal, the mode is set to “FULL” 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 (INPUT1, INPUT2, INPUT3 and PC IN).

Mode NORMAL

4
NORMAL

Picture

3

Explanation NORMAL will display a 4:3 picture at its standard 4:3 size.

ZOOM

4 3

16
ZOOM
9

ZOOM mode magnifies the central section of the picture.

FULL

4 3

16
FULL
9

FULL will display the picture at its maximum size but with slight elongation.

JUST

4 3

4

3

Panasonic For an elongated image

AUTO

4

3

For a 4:3 image

16
JUST
9
16
Panasonic AUTO
9
Image is expanded Changes in accordance with the Panasonic AUTO mode setting (see page 35).

JUST mode will display a 4:3 picture at its maximum size but with aspect correction applied to the center of the screen so that elongation is only apparent at the left and right edges of the screen. The size of the picture will depend on the original signal.
The display will automatically become enlarged (depending on the picture source), allowing you to view the picture at its maximum size. Notes: · Panasonic AUTO mode is designed to automatically adjust the aspect
ratio to handle a mix of 16:9 and 4:3 program material. Certain 4:3 program material, such as stock market data screens, may occasionally cause the image size to change unexpectedly. When viewing such programs, it is recommended that the ASPECT be set to NORMAL. · If adjusting the PICTURE V-POS/V-SIZE in Panasonic AUTO with FULL mode, the adjustment is not memorized. When exiting the mode, the screen will return to a former adjustment.

Note: Do not allow the picture to be displayed in NORMAL mode for an extended period, as this can cause a permanent after-image to remain on the Plasma Display Panel.

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Adjusting PICTURE POSITION / SIZE

PICTURE

1

POS. /SIZE

Press to display the PICTURE POS. /SIZE menu.

2

Press to select H-POS / H-SIZE / V-POS / V-SIZE / CLOCK PHASE.

INPUT

SURROUND

VOL

N

R

3

Press to adjust POS. / SIZE.

PICTURE SOUND SET UP

MULTI

ZOOM

PIP SWAP SELECT MOVE

PICTURE POS. /SIZE

ASPECT

PC

OFF TIMER

4

R

Press to exit from adjust mode.

Notes: · Adjustment details are memorized separately for different input signal formats
(Adjustments for component signals are memorized for 525 (480) / 60i · 60p, 625 (575) / 50i · 50p, 1125 (1080) / 60i · 50i · 24p · 25p · 30p · 24sF, 1250 (1080) / 50i, 750 (720) / 60p · 50p each, and RGB/PC/DVI signals are memorized for each frequency.) · If a “Cue” or “Rew” signal from a VCR or DVD player is received, the picture position will shift up or down. 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 FULL mode, the adjustment is not memorized. When exiting the mode, the screen will return to a former adjustment.

During “VIDEO (S VIDEO)”, “COMPONENT” and “DVI” input signal.
PICTURE POS. /SIZE

NORMALIZE H-POS H-SIZE V-POS V-SIZE

NORMAL

During “RGB / PC” input signal.
PICTURE POS. /SIZE
NORMALIZE NORMAL H-POS H-SIZE V-POS V-SIZE CLOCK PHASE

H-POS Adjust the horizontal position.

H-SIZE Adjust the horizontal size.

V-POS Adjust the vertical position.

V-SIZE Adjust the vertical size.

CLOCK PHASE (RGB/PC in mode)

Eliminate the flickering and distortion.

Helpful Hint ( N / NORMALIZE Normalization)
While the PICTURE POS. / SIZE display is active, if either the N button on the remote control is pressed at any time or the ACTION ( ) button is pressed during “NORMALIZE”, then all adjustment values are returned to the factory settings.

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MULTI PIP
MULTI PIP
Press repeatedly. Each time pressing this button main picture and sub picture will be displayed as follows bellow.

INPUT

SURROUND

VOL

N

R

SWAP

Normal Viewing

PICTURE SOUND SET UP

MULTI

ZOOM

PIP SWAP SELECT MOVE

[Picture and Picture] Main picture Sub picture [Picture out Picture] [Picture in Picture]

Main picture

Sub picture Main picture

Sub picture

MULTI PIP

AB

MULTI PIP
AB

A B

SWAP

Press to swap main picture and sub picture.

BA

B A

SELECT

[Example] Main picture label is bright

Sub picture label is bright

Press to select the input mode. Under main Picture and sub picture display, select the picture which you would like to change input modes.

A

PC1 VIDEO1
B

SELECT

Input modes switching is possible

A

PC1 VIDEO1
B

INPUT
Press to change input signal.

Main picture label is changed

C

VIDEO2 VIDEO1
B

Sub picture label is changed

A

PC1 VIDEO3
D

ZOOM MOVE

Picture is changed

Press to move the sub picture.

Each time the location of the sub picture will be moved.

Notes:

· This button is effective only in the picture in picture.

Notes:

· The sub picture may be hidden by the on screen display, depending on its position.

· Sound output is from the main picture.

· In 2 screen display, the same input mode cannot be selected for the main picture and sub picture.

· The main picture and sub picture are processed by different circuits, resulting in a slight difference in the clarity of the

pictures. There may also be a difference in the picture quality of the sub picture depending on the type of signals

displayed on the main picture and depending on the 2-picture display mode.

· Due to the small dimensions of the sub pictures used for the picture in picture and picture out picture displays, these

sub pictures cannot be shown in detail.

· Two computer screen pictures are displayed in a simplified format, and it may not be possible to discern details on

them satisfactorily.

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PICTURE Adjustments

1

PICTURE

Press to display the PICTURE menu.

2 Select to adjust each item.
Press to select the menu to adjust.
Select the desired level by looking at the picture behind the menu.

INPUT

SURROUND

VOL

N

R

PICTURE SOUND SET UP

MULTI

ZOOM

PIP SWAP SELECT MOVE

PICTURE POS. /SIZE

ASPECT

PICTURE
NORMALIZE NORMAL PICTURE MENU PICTURE BRIGHTNESS COLOR TINT SHARPNESS

1/2
STANDARD 25 0 0 0 3

PICTURE

2/2

COLOR TEMP COLOR MANAGEMENT ADVANCED SETTINGS

NORMAL OFF ON

Press to select “ON”.
Press to enter Advanced Settings.

ADVANCED SETTINGS ON Enables fine picture adjustment at a professional level (see next page).

ADVANCED SETTINGS

NORMALIZE NORMAL BLACK EXTENSION INPUT LEVEL W/B HIGH R W/B HIGH B W/B LOW R W/B LOW B GAMMA AGC

0 0 0 0 0 0
2.2 OFF

ADVANCED SETTINGS OFF Displays images with settings of the PICTURE menu.

Press the left or right button to switch between modes.

AUTO

STANDARD

CINEMA

DYNAMIC

AUTO Automatically selects the mode that best suits the brightness of the environment.

STANDARD For viewing in standard (evening lighting) environments. This menu selects the normal levels of BRIGHTNESS and PICTURE.

DYNAMIC For viewing in brighter environments. This menu selects higher than normal levels of BRIGHTNESS and PICTURE.

CINEMA Ideal for movies.

Note: If you would like to change the picture and color of the selected PICTURE menu to something else, adjust using the items in the PICTURE menu. (see next page)

Press the left or right button to switch between modes.

NORMAL

COOL

WARM

COLOR MANAGEMENT ON Enables vivid colour adjustment automatically.

Helpful Hint ( N / NORMALIZE Normalization)
While the “PICTURE” menu is displayed, if either the N button on the remote control is pressed at any time or the ACTION ( ) button is pressed during “NORMALIZE”, then all adjustment values are returned to the factory settings.

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PICTURE Adjustments

Item PICTURE BRIGHTNESS COLOR
TINT SHARPNESS

Effect

Less

More

Darker

Brighter

Less

More

Reddish Greenish

Less

More

Adjustments Adjusts the proper picture contrast. Adjusts for easier viewing of dark pictures such as night scenes and black hair. Adjusts color saturation.
Adjust for natural flesh tones.
Adjusts picture sharpness.

Notes: · “COLOR” and “TINT” settings cannot be
adjusted for “RGB/PC” and “DVI” input signal. · You can change the level of each function (PICTURE, BRIGHTNESS, COLOR, TINT, SHARPNESS) for each PICTURE MENU. · The setting details for STANDARD, DYNAMIC and CINEMA respectively are memorized separately for each input mode (INPUT1, INPUT2 , INPUT3 and PC IN). · The “TINT” setting can be adjusted for NTSC signal only during “VIDEO (S VIDEO)” input signal. · In PICTURE, there is nor a noticeable change even when contrast is increased with a bright picture or reduced with a dark picture.

ADVANCED SETTINGS

Item BLACK EXTENSION
INPUT LEVEL

Effect

Less

More

Less

More

Details Adjusts the dark shades of the image in gradiation.
Adjustment of parts which are extremely bright and hard to see. (This cannot be adjusted when the input signal is DVI.)

W/B HIGH R
Less

Adjusts the white balance for light red areas.
More

W/B HIGH B
Less

Adjusts the white balance for light blue areas.
More

W/B LOW R

Less

More

Adjusts the white balance for dark red areas.

W/B LOW B

Less

More

Adjusts the white balance for dark blue areas.

GAMMA

Down

Up

S CURVE

2.0

2.2

2.5

AGC

OFF

ON

Increases the brightness of dark signal automatically.

Notes: · Carry out “W/B” adjustment as follows.
1. Adjust the white balance of the bright sections using the “W/B HIGH R” and “W/B HIGH B” settings. 2. Adjust the white balance of the dark sections using the “W/B LOW R” and “W/B LOW B” settings. 3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 to adjust. Steps 1 and 2 affect each other’s settings, so repeat each step in turn to make the adjustment. · The adjustment values are memorized separately for each input mode (INPUT1, INPUT2 , INPUT3 and PC IN). · The adjustment range values should be used as an adjustment reference.

Helpful Hint ( N / NORMALIZE Normalization)
On the remote control unit, while the “ADVANCED SETTINGS” menu is displayed, if either the N button is pressed at any time or the ACTION ( ) button is pressed during “NORMALIZE”, then all adjustment values are returned to the factory settings.

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SOUND Adjustment

1

SOUND

Press to display the SOUND menu.

2 Select to adjust each item.
Press to select the menu to adjust.
Select the desired level by listening to the sound.

INPUT

SURROUND

VOL

N

R

PICTURE SOUND SET UP

MULTI

ZOOM

PIP SWAP SELECT MOVE

PICTURE POS. /SIZE

ASPECT

PC

OFF TIMER

PLASMA DISPLAY

BASS Adjusts low sounds
TREBLE Adjusts high sounds
BALANCE Adjusts left and right volumes
SURROUND Select ON or OFF

SOUND
NORMALIZE NORMAL AUDIO MENU BASS TREBLE BALANCE SURROUND

STANDARD 0 0 0
OFF

STANDARD Emits the original sound.

AUTO

Automatically controls proper volume level.

Notes: · Press the SURROUND button to directly turn the surround effect ON and OFF. (see page 15) · BASS, TREBLE and SURROUND settings are memorized separately for each AUDIO MENU (STANDARD, AUTO).

Helpful Hint ( N / NORMALIZE Normalization)
While the “SOUND” menu is displayed, if either the N button on the remote control is pressed at any time or the ACTION ( ) button is pressed during “NORMALIZE”, then all adjustment values are returned to the factory settings.

MUTE
Useful when answering the phone or receiving unexpected visitors.

Press this button to mute the sound. Press again to reactivate sound. Sound is also reactivated when power is turned off or volume level is changed.

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Digital Zoom

This displays an enlargement of the designated part of the displayed image.
1 Display the “Operation Guide”.
ZOOM MOVE
Press to access Digital Zoom. The “Operation Guide” will be displayed.

During Digital Zoom, only the following buttons can be operated.

[Remote control]

INPUT

SURROUND

VOL

N

R

SURROUND button MUTE button VOL button

[Unit]

+ INPUT MENU

VOL

ENTER

EXIT
1

PICTURE SOUND SET UP

MULTI

ZOOM

PIP SWAP SELECT MOVE

PICTURE POS. /SIZE

ASPECT

PC

OFF TIMER

OFF TIMER button

2 Select the area of the image to be enlarged.
Press on the enlargement location to select.
The cursor will move.

VOL button

3 Select the magnification required for the enlarged display.
Each time this is pressed, the magnification factor changes. This is shown in the image being displayed.

× 1

× 2

× 3

EXIT
2
× 4

4 Return to normal display (quit Digital Zoom).
R
Press to exit from the Digital Zoom. Notes: · When power goes OFF (including “Off Timer” operation), Digital Zoom terminates. · The Digital Zoom function cannot be selected while in the following operation states:
“Multi-screen” (MULTI DISPLAY).(see page 32) “Multi-viewer” (Picture in Picture, Picture out Picture, Picture and Picture) operation. (see page 21) · While Digital Zoom is in operation, “Adjusting PICTURE POSITION/SIZE” cannot be used. · The Digital Zoom capability is functional for the following component signals: 525 (480) / 60i · 60p, 625 (575) / 50i · 50p, 1125 (1080) / 60i · 50i · 24p · 25p · 30p · 24sF, 750 (720) / 60p · 50p, 1250 (1080) / 50i · The Digital Zoom capability is functional for the following composite signals: NTSC, PAL, SECAM
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PRESENT TIME SETUP / SET UP TIMER

The timer can switch the Plasma Display ON or OFF.
Before attempting Timer Set, confirm the PRESENT TIME OF DAY and adjust if necessary. Then set POWER ON TIME / POWER OFF TIME.

1

SET UP

Press to display the SET UP menu.

INPUT

SURROUND

VOL

N

R

PICTURE SOUND SET UP

MULTI

ZOOM

2

Press to select SET UP TIMER or PRESENT TIME SETUP.

SET UP

1/2

SIGNAL

COMPONENT / RGB-IN SELECT

RGB

INPUT LABEL

PC

POWER SAVE

OFF

STANDBY SAVE

OFF

Press to display the SET UP TIMER screen or PRESENT TIME SETUP screen.

POWER MANAGEMENT

OFF

AUTO POWER OFF

OFF

OSD LANGUAGE

ENGLISH (US)

SET UP

2/2

SCREENSAVER MULTI DISPLAY SETUP
SET UP TIMER PRESENT TIME SETUP

PRESENT TIME SETUP

Display the PRESENT TIME SETUP screen.

To set up PRESENT TIME OF DAY, follow the procedure described below.

1

Press to select PRESENT TIME OF DAY.

PRESENT TIME SETUP

PRESENT TIME OF DAY 99:99

Press to set up PRESENT TIME OF DAY. button: Forward

SET PRESENT TIME OF DAY

99:99

button: Back

Notes: · Pressing ” ” or ” ” button once changes PRESENT TIME OF DAY 1minute. · Pressing ” ” or ” ” button continuously changes PRESENT TIME OF DAY by 15 minutes.

2

Press to select Set.

PRESENT TIME SETUP

PRESENT TIME OF DAY 99:99

SET PRESENT TIME OF DAY

99:99

3

SET UP

26

Press to store PRESENT TIME SETUP. Note: Set cannot be selected unless PRESENT TIME OF DAY is set. Press to exit from PRESENT TIME SETUP.

PRESENT TIME SETUP / SET UP TIMER

SET UP TIMER

Display the SET UP TIMER SCREEN.

1

Press to select POWER ON TIME / POWER OFF TIME.

SET UP TIMER

PRESENT TIME OF DAY 00:00

Press to set up POWER ON TIME / POWER OFF TIME.

POWER ON FUNCTION

OFF

POWER ON TIME

0.00

button: Forward button: Back

POWER OFF FUNCTION

OFF

POWER OFF TIME

0.00

Notes:

· Pressing ” ” or ” ” button once changes POWER ON TIME / POWER OFF TIME 1minute.

· Pressing ” ” or ” ” button continuously changes POWER ON TIME / POWER OFF TIME

by 15 minutes.

2

Press to select POWER ON FUNCTION / POWER OFF FUNCTION.

Press to select ON.

3

R

Press twice to exit from SET UP.

Note: Timer function will not work unless “PRESENT TIME OF DAY” is set.

SET UP TIMER PRESENT TIME OF DAY 00:00

POWER ON FUNCTION

OFF

POWER ON TIME

0.00

POWER OFF FUNCTION

OFF

POWER OFF TIME

0.00

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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.

1

SET UP

Press to display the SET UP menu.

2

Press to select the SCREENSAVER.

SET UP

2/2

SCREENSAVER MULTI DISPLAY SETUP
SET UP TIMER PRESENT TIME SETUP

Press to select the SCREENSAVER screen.

3 NEGATIVE / SCROLL selection
Press to select the FUNCTION.

Press to select the desired function.

WHITE BAR SCROLL

NEGATIVE

SCREENSAVER

PRESENT TIME OF DAY 00:00

START

FUNCTION WHITE BAR SCROLL

MODE

OFF

START TIME

6:15

FINISH TIME

12:30

SIDE BAR ADJUST

BRIGHT

WOBBLING

OFF

PEAK LIMIT

OFF

WHITE BAR SCROLL : A white bar will scroll from left to right.

NEGATIVE

: A negative image will be displayed on the screen.

4 MODE selection 5 START setting

Press to select the MODE.
Press to select each mode items. OFF

SCREENSAVER

PRESENT TIME OF DAY 00:00

START

FUNCTION WHITE BAR SCROLL

MODE

OFF

START TIME

6:15

FINISH TIME

12:30

SIDE BAR ADJUST

BRIGHT

WOBBLING

OFF

PEAK LIMIT

OFF

INTERVAL : Operates when SHOW DURATION and SAVER DURATION are set up and those times arrive.
TIME OF DAY : Operates when START TIME and FINISH TIME are set up and those times arrive.
ON : Operates when START is selected and the ACTION ( ) button is pressed.

SCREENSAVER

When the MODE is set to ON, press to select START.

PRESENT TIME OF DAY 00:00

START

FUNCTION WHITE BAR SCROLL

MODE

ON

START TIME

6:15

FINISH TIME

12:30

SIDE BAR ADJUST

BRIGHT

WOBBLING

OFF

PEAK LIMIT

OFF

Press to start SCREENSAVER. The menu screen will disappear and the SCREENSAVER will be activated. To stop the SCREENSAVER under ON, press the R button.

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SCREENSAVER (For preventing after-images )

Setup of SCREENSAVER Time

After selecting TIME OF DAY 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 OF DAY 00:00

START

FUNCTION WHITE BAR SCROLL

MODE

TIME OF DAY

START TIME

6:15

FINISH TIME

12:30

SIDE BAR ADJUST

BRIGHT

WOBBLING

OFF

PEAK LIMIT

OFF

SCREENSAVER

PRESENT TIME OF DAY 00:00

START

FUNCTION WHITE BAR SCROLL

MODE

INTERVAL

SHOW DURATION

6:15

SAVER DURATION

12:30

SIDE BAR ADJUST

BRIGHT

WOBBLING

OFF

PEAK LIMIT

OFF

SCREENSAVER

PRESENT TIME OF DAY 00:00

START

FUNCTION WHITE BAR SCROLL

MODE

OFF

START TIME

6:15

FINISH TIME

12:30

SIDE BAR ADJUST

BRIGHT

WOBBLING

OFF

PEAK LIMIT

OFF

Press to select START TIME / FINISH TIME (When TIME OF DAY is selected). Press to select SHOW DURATION / SAVER DURATION (When INTERVAL is selected).

Press to setup.

button: Forward

Notes:

button: Back

· Pressing ” ” or ” ” button once changes the Time 1minute.

[However, switching occurs every 15 minutes when Periodic Time is selected.]

· Pressing ” ” or ” ” button continuously changes the Time by 15 minutes.

SCREENSAVER

PRESENT TIME OF DAY 00:00

START

FUNCTION WHITE BAR SCROLL

MODE

TIME OF DAY

START TIME

0:00

FINISH TIME

0:00

SIDE BAR ADJUST

BRIGHT

WOBBLING

OFF

PEAK LIMIT

OFF

SCREENSAVER

PRESENT TIME OF DAY 00:00

START

FUNCTION WHITE BAR SCROLL

MODE

INTERVAL

SHOW DURATION

0:00

SAVER DURATION

0:00

SIDE BAR ADJUST

BRIGHT

WOBBLING

OFF

PEAK LIMIT

OFF

Note: Timer function will not work unless “PRESENT TIME OF DAY” is set.

SCREENSAVER

PRESENT TIME OF DAY 00:00

START

FUNCTION WHITE BAR SCROLL

MODE

TIME OF DAY

START TIME

6:15

FINISH TIME

12:30

SIDE BAR ADJUST

BRIGHT

WOBBLING

OFF

PEAK LIMIT

OFF

SCREENSAVER

PRESENT TIME OF DAY 00:00

START

FUNCTION WHITE BAR SCROLL

MODE

INTERVAL

SHOW DURATION

6:15

SAVER DURATION

12:30

SIDE BAR ADJUST

BRIGHT

WOBBLING

OFF

PEAK LIMIT

OFF

Reduces screen after-image

These functions prevent the occurrence of an “after image” on the display when turned ON. WOBBLING: Automatically shifts the display image at a dot level pitch (therefore unnoticeable to the eye) over time to prevent after image of sharper contour of image. PEAK LIMIT: Suppresses image contrast (peak brightness). Note: When a still picture is viewed for an extended time, the screen may become slightly darker. (see page 38)

1

SET UP

Press to display the SET UP menu.

SET UP

2/2

2

Press to select “SCREENSAVER”.

SCREENSAVER

MULTI DISPLAY SETUP

SET UP TIMER

PRESENT TIME SETUP

SCREENSAVER

Press to display SCREENSAVER menu.

PRESENT TIME OF DAY 00:00

3

Press to select “WOBBLING” or “PEAK LIMIT”.

START FUNCTION

WHITE BAR SCROLL

MODE

OFF

START TIME

6:15

Press to select “ON” or “OFF”.

FINISH TIME

12:30

SIDE BAR ADJUST

BRIGHT

WOBBLING

OFF

PEAK LIMIT

OFF

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SCREENSAVER (For preventing after-images )
SIDE BAR ADJUST

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 bars on either side of the display field. To reduce the risk of such an after-image, change the brightness of the side bars.
This function may be applicable to the non-picture area.

side bars
4:3 Screen Display

after-images

Non picture area

AB

Picture out Picture

Picture and Picture

Display the SCREENSAVER screen. (Refer to the previous page, operation guide steps 1 and 2)

1

Press to select the SIDE BAR ADJUST.

Press to select OFF, DARK, MID, BRIGHT.

OFF

DARK MID BRIGHT

2

R

Press to exit from SCREENSAVER.

SCREENSAVER

PRESENT TIME OF DAY 00:00

START

FUNCTION WHITE BAR SCROLL

MODE

OFF

START TIME

6:15

FINISH TIME

12:30

SIDE BAR ADJUST

BRIGHT

WOBBLING

OFF

PEAK LIMIT

OFF

Notes: · To reduce the occurrence of after-images, set the SIDE BAR ADJUST to BRIGHT. · The side bar may flash (alternate black/white) depending on the picture being shown on the screen. Using Cinema mode
will reduce such flashing.

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Reduces power consumption

· POWER SAVE: · STANDBY SAVE: · POWER MANAGEMENT: · AUTO POWER OFF:
1
2

When this function is turned ON, luminous level of the plasma display is suppressed, so power consumption is reduced.
When this function is turned ON, power consumption of the microcomputer is reduced during power supply standby (see page 13-15), so standby power of the set is reduced.
The unit power supply is turned ON or OFF depending on whether or not there is a signal during PC input mode. This function is enabled when it is turned ON. (Only during input from PC(Mini D-sub) terminal)
Equipment power supply is turned OFF when there is no signal. When this is set to On, the power supply of the unit goes Off 10 minutes after the input signals stop. This function is effective for input signals except input from PC (Mini D-sub) terminal.

Press to select “POWER SAVE” “STANDBY SAVE” “POWER MANAGEMENT” “AUTO POWER OFF”.

Press to select “ON” or “OFF”.

ON

OFF

SET UP

1/2

SIGNAL COMPONENT / RGB-IN SELECT

RGB

INPUT LABEL

PC

POWER SAVE

OFF

STANDBY SAVE

OFF

POWER MANAGEMENT

OFF

AUTO POWER OFF OSD LANGUAGE

OFF ENGLISH (US)

3

SET UP

Press to exit from SET UP.

Note: “POWER MANAGEMENT” and “AUTO POWER OFF” are effective during normal viewing (one picture screen) only.

Customizing the Input labels

This function can change the label of the Input signal to be displayed.

SET UP

1/2

Press to select INPUT LABEL.

SIGNAL COMPONENT / RGB-IN SELECT

Press to change the INPUT LABEL.

RGB

INPUT LABEL

PC

POWER SAVE

OFF

STANDBY SAVE

OFF

POWER MANAGEMENT

OFF

Notes:

AUTO POWER OFF OSD LANGUAGE

OFF ENGLISH (US)

While selecting a Input signal through Optional Terminal Board connected to Slot 1 to Slot 3, the Input label will depend on

each Optional Terminal Board.

INPUT LABELS for Slot 1 to Slot 3 and miniD-sub:

[Slot1 Input]

INPUT1/VIDEO1/COMPONENT1/RGB1/DIGITAL1/PC1/DVD1/CATV1/VCR1/STB1

[Slot2 Input]

INPUT2/VIDEO2/COMPONENT2/RGB2/DIGITAL2/PC2/DVD2/CATV2/VCR2/STB2

[Slot3 Input]

INPUT3/VIDEO3/COMPONENT3/RGB3/PC3/DVD3/CATV3/VCR3/STB3

[PC (MiniD-sub) input] PC/COMPONENT/RGB/DVD/STB

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SET UP for MULTI DISPLAY

By lining up Plasma Displays in groups of 4, 9 or 16 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)

group of 16 (4 × 4)

How to setup MULTI DISPLAY

1

SET UP

Press to display the SET UP menu.

INPUT

SURROUND

VOL

N

R

PICTURE SOUND SET UP

MULTI

ZOOM

2

Press to select the MULTI DISPLAY SETUP.

PIP SWAP SELECT MOVE

SET UP

2/2

Press to display the “MULTI DISPLAY SETUP” menu.

SCREENSAVER MULTI DISPLAY SETUP
SET UP TIMER PRESENT TIME SETUP

3

Press to select the MULTI DISPLAY SETUP.

MULTI DISPLAY SETUP

Press to select “ON” or “OFF”.

MULTI DISPLAY SETUP ARRANGEMENT LOCATION

OFF 2 × 2 A1

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SET UP for MULTI DISPLAY
How to set the Display location number for each Plasma Display

4

Press to select ARRANGEMENT (2nd step).

MULTI DISPLAY SETUP

Press to select “2 × 2”, “3 × 3”, “4 × 4”.

MULTI DISPLAY SETUP

OFF

ARRANGEMENT

2 × 2

LOCATION

A1

5

Press to select LOCATION.

MULTI DISPLAY SETUP

Press to select the required arrangement number. (A1-D4 : Refer to the following)

MULTI DISPLAY SETUP ARRANGEMENT LOCATION

OFF 2 × 2 A1

Display Number locations for each arrangement.

( 2 × 2 )

( 3 × 3 )

( 4 × 4 )

6

R

Press twice to exit from SET UP.

Notes: · The multi-display capability is functional for the following component signals:
525 (480) / 60i · 60p, 625 (575) / 50i · 50p, 1125 (1080) / 60i · 50i · 24p · 25p · 30p · 24sF, 750 (720) / 60p · 50p, 1250 (1080) / 50i · The multi-display capability is functional for the following composite signals: NTSC, PAL, SECAM · The MultiDisplay function does not display certain input signals from the terminals of the installed option boards listed below: Digital RGB input signals from the DVI terminal of RGB (Digital) Terminal Board (TY-42TM6D)

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SET UP for Input Signals

COMPONENT / RGB IN SELECT

Select to match the signals from the source connected to the COMPONENT / RGB input terminals.

Y, PB, PR signals

“COMPONENT”

R, G, B, HD, VD signals

“RGB”

1

SET UP

Press to display the SET UP menu.

INPUT

SURROUND

VOL

N

R

2

Press to select the “COMPONENT / RGB-IN SELECT”.

PICTURE SOUND SET UP

Press to select the desired mode.

COMPONENT

RGB

MULTI

ZOOM

PIP SWAP SELECT MOVE

SET UP

1/2

3

R
Press to exit from adjust mode.

Note: Selection may not be possible, depending on which optional board is installed.

SIGNAL COMPONENT / RGB-IN SELECT

RGB

INPUT LABEL

PC

POWER SAVE

OFF

STANDBY SAVE

OFF

POWER MANAGEMENT

OFF

AUTO POWER OFF OSD LANGUAGE

OFF ENGLISH (US)

3D Y/C FILTER For NTSC AV images

Select “SIGNAL” from the “SET UP” menu during VIDEO (S VIDEO) input signal mode. (“SIGNAL [VIDEO]” menu is displayed.)

SET UP

1/2

1

Press to select the “3D Y/C FILTER (NTSC)”.

SIGNAL

COMPONENT / RGB-IN SELECT

Press to set ON / OFF.

RGB

INPUT LABEL

PC

POWER SAVE

OFF

STANDBY SAVE

OFF

POWER MANAGEMENT

OFF

AUTO POWER OFF

OFF

OSD LANGUAGE

ENGLISH (US)

2

R

Press to exit from adjust mode.

Press ACTION ( ) button

SIGNAL

[VIDEO]

Note: When ON, this setting only affects NTSC input signals.

3D Y/C FILTER (NTSC) COLOR SYSTEM 3 : 2 PULLDOWN Panasonic AUTO (4 : 3) VIDEO NR

ON AUTO OFF NORMAL OFF

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SET UP for Input Signals

COLOR SYSTEM / Panasonic AUTO

Select SIGNAL from the “SET UP” menu during VIDEO (S VIDEO) input signal mode.(“SIGNAL [VIDEO]” menu is displayed.)
Press to select the “COLOR SYSTEM” or “Panasonic AUTO”.
Press to select each function.
If the image becomes unstable: With the system set on Auto, under conditions of low level or noisy input signals the image may in rare cases become unstable. Should this occur, set the system to match the format of the input signal.

SET UP

1/2

SIGNAL

COMPONENT / RGB-IN SELECT

RGB

INPUT LABEL

PC

POWER SAVE

OFF

STANDBY SAVE

OFF

POWER MANAGEMENT

OFF

AUTO POWER OFF OSD LANGUAGE

OFF ENGLISH (US)

Press ACTION ( ) button

SIGNAL

[VIDEO]

3D Y/C FILTER (NTSC) COLOR SYSTEM 3 : 2 PULLDOWN Panasonic AUTO (4 : 3) VIDEO NR

ON AUTO OFF NORMAL OFF

Mode COLOR SYSTEM

Function Set the color system to match the input signal. If set to “AUTO”, the color system is determined automatically.
AUTO PAL SECAM M.NTSC NTSC

Panasonic AUTO (4:3)

Set to “NORMAL” to view 4:3 images in an unchanged format when Panasonic AUTO is selected. If you would like to view 4:3 images in Just format, set to “JUST”.

3:2 PULLDOWN / VIDEO NR

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. If the picture is not stable, turn the setting to OFF.

SET UP

1/2

Note:

SIGNAL

When ON, this setting only affects the following signal input: · NTSC / PAL signal input during “VIDEO (S VIDEO)” input signal. · 525i(480i) 625i(575i), 1125(1080)/60i signal input during “COMPONENT” input signal.

COMPONENT / RGB-IN SELECT

RGB

INPUT LABEL

PC

POWER SAVE

OFF

STANDBY SAVE

OFF

VIDEO NR: Automatically reduces unwanted picture noise. Note: VIDEO NR cannot be adjusted while a PC signal is being applied.

POWER MANAGEMENT

OFF

AUTO POWER OFF

OFF

OSD LANGUAGE

ENGLISH (US)

Press ACTION ( ) button

1

Press to select 3:2 PULLDOWN SIGNAL or VIDEO NR.

[VIDEO] SIGNAL [RGB]

3D Y/C FILTER (NTSC)

ON

SYNC

AUTO

Press to set ON/OFF.

COLOR SYSTEM

AUTO

3 : 2 PULLDOWN

OFF

3 : 2 PULLDOWN

OFF

VIDEO NR

OFF

Panasonic AUTO (4 : 3) VIDEO NR

NORMAL OFF

H-FREQ. 33.8 kHz V-FREQ. 60.0 Hz

SIGNAL

[COMPONENT] SIGNAL [DVI]

2

R

3 : 2 PULLDOWN

OFF

VIDEO NR

OFF

3 : 2 PULLDOWN

OFF

VIDEO NR

OFF

Press to exit from adjust mode.

H-FREQ. 33.8 kHz V-FREQ. 60.0 Hz

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SET UP for Input Signals

SYNC

Select SIGNAL from the “SET UP” menu during RGB input signal.

SET UP

1/2

1

Press to adjust.

SIGNAL COMPONENT / RGB-IN SELECT

RGB

INPUT LABEL

PC

POWER SAVE

OFF

STANDBY SAVE

OFF

POWER MANAGEMENT

OFF

AUTO POWER OFF

OFF

OSD LANGUAGE

ENGLISH (US)

2

R

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).

Press ACTION ( ) button

SIGNAL

[RGB]

SYNC 3 : 2 PULLDOWN VIDEO NR
H-FREQ. 33.8 V-FREQ. 60.0

AUTO OFF OFF
kHz Hz

AUTO: The H and V sync or synchronized signal are automatically selected. If

SYNC

AUTO

both input, it is selected the H and V sync.

ON G:

Uses a synchronized signal on the Video G signal, which is input from

SYNC

ON G

the G connector.

VBS:

Uses a synchronized signal of Composite Sync input, which is input

from the HD connector.

SYNC

VBS

H-FREQ. (kHz) / V-FREQ. (Hz)
Displays the H (Horizontal) / V (Vertical) frequencies.
This display is valid only for RGB/PC and DVI input signal. Display range:
Horizontal 15 – 110 kHz Vertical 48 – 120 Hz

H-FREQ. 33.8 kHz V-FREQ. 60.0 Hz

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Shipping condition

This function allows you to reset the unit to the factory setting.

1

SET UP

Press to display the SET UP menu.

2

Press to select “OSD LANGEAGE”.

INPUT

SURROUND

VOL

N

R

PICTURE SOUND SET UP

MULTI

ZOOM

PIP SWAP SELECT MOVE

3

Press and hold till the SHIPPING menu is

SET UP

1/2

displayed.

4

Press to select “YES”.

SIGNAL

COMPONENT / RGB-IN SELECT

RGB

INPUT LABEL

PC

POWER SAVE

OFF

STANDBY SAVE

OFF

POWER MANAGEMENT

OFF

AUTO POWER OFF OSD LANGUAGE

OFF ENGLISH (US)

Press to confirm.

SHIPPING

YES

[from the unit] 1 Press the MENU button till the Setup menu is displayed. 2 Press the Volume Up”+” or Down”” button to select “OSD LANGEAGE”. 3 Press and hold the ENTER button till the SHIPPING menu is displayed. 4 Press the Volume Up”+” or Down”” button to select “YES”. 5 Press the ENTER button.
Note: Press the R button to return to SET UP menu when SHIPPING menu is displayed.

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Troubleshooting

Before you call for service, determine the symptoms and make a few simple checks as shown below.

Picture

Symptoms

Interference

Normal Picture

No Picture

Sound Noisy Sound

Electrical Appliances Cars / Motorcycles Fluorescent light

Checks

No Sound

Volume (Check whether the mute function has been activated on the remote control.)

No Sound

Not plugged into AC outlet Not switched on PICTURE and BRIGHTNESS/Volume setting (Check by pressing the power switch or stand-by button on the remote control.)

If a signal with a non-applicable colour system format, or frequency Normal Sound is input, only the input terminal indication is displayed.

No Colour

Colour controls set at minimum level.
Normal Sound (see page 22, 23) COLOR SYSTEM (see page 35)

No remote control operations can be performed.

Check whether the batteries have discharged completely and, if they have not, whether they were inserted properly. Check whether the remote control sensor is exposed to an outdoor light or a strong fluorescent light. Check whether the remote control designed specifically for use with the unit is being used. (The unit cannot be operated by any other remote control.)

A cracking sound is sometimes heard from the unit.

If there is nothing wrong with the picture or sound, this is the sound of the cabinet undergoing very slight contractions in response to changes in the room temperature. There are no adverse effects on the performance or other aspects.

The top or bottom of the picture on the screen is cut Adjust the position of the picture on the screen. off when I use the zoom function.

Areas at the top and bottom of the screen where the image is missing appear when I use the zoom function.

When using a video software program (such as a cinema size program) with a screen wider than one in the 16:9 mode, blank areas separate from the images are formed at the top and bottom of the screen.

I can hear sounds coming from inside the unit.

When the power is turned on, a sound of the display panel being driven may be heard: This is normal and not indicative of malfunctioning.

This Plasma Display uses special image processing. Hence a slight time lag may occur between image and audio, depending on the type of input signal. However, this is not a malfunction.

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Troubleshooting / Maintenance

Plasma Display panel Symptoms
The screen darkens slightly when bright pictures with minimal movements are shown.

Check
The screen will darken slightly when photos, still images of a computer or other pictures with minimal movements are shown for an extended period. This is done to reduce after-image on the screen and the shortening of the screen’s service life: It is normal and not indicative of malfunctioning.

It takes a while for the picture to appear.

The unit digitally processes the various signals in order to reproduce esthetically pleasing images. As such, it sometimes takes a few moments for the picture to appear when the power has been turned on, when the input has been switched or when the images for the main picture and sub picture on the two screens are swapped.

The edges of the images flicker. Due to the characteristics of the system used to drive the panel, the edges may appear to flicker in the fast-moving parts of the images: This is normal and not indicative of malfunctioning.

The brightness on both sides of When viewing the side panels at the “BRIGHT” or “MID” setting, the brightness on

i m a g e s i n t h e 4 : 3 m o d e both sides may change depending on the kind of program shown: This is normal and

changes.

not indicative of malfunctioning.

Some parts of the screen do not The plasma display panel is manufactured using an extremely high level of precision

light up.

technology, however, sometimes some parts of the screen may be missing picture

elements or have luminous spots. This is not a malfunction.

After-images appear

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. Note: The permanent after-image on the Plasma Display resulting from fixed image use is not an operating defect and as such is not covered by the Warranty. This product is not designed to display fixed images for extended periods of time.

[for TH-42PHD7UY, TH-50PHD7UY] The display unit is fitted with a cooling fan to dissipate heat generated during normal Whirring sounds can be heard use. The whirring sound is caused by rotation of the fan and is not a malfunction. from the display unit.

Maintenance

The front of the display panel has been specially treated. Wipe the panel surface gently using only a cleaning cloth or a soft, lint-free cloth.
· If the surface is particularly dirty, wipe with a soft, lint-free cloth which has been soaked in pure water or water to which a small amount of neutral detergent has been added, and then wipe it evenly with a dry cloth of the same type until the surface is dry.
· Do not scratch or hit the surface of the panel with fingernails or other hard objects, otherwise the surface may become damaged. Furthermore, avoid contact with volatile substances such as insect sprays, solvents and thinner, otherwise the quality of the surface may be adversely affected.
If the cabinet becomes dirty, wipe it with a soft, dry cloth. · If the cabinet is particularly dirty, soak the cloth in water to which a small amount of neutral detergent has been added and then wring the cloth dry. Use this cloth to wipe the cabinet, and then wipe it dry with a dry cloth. · Do not allow any detergent to come into direct contact with the surface of the Plasma Display. If water droplets get inside the unit, operating problems may result. · Avoid contact with volatile substances such as insect sprays, solvents and thinner, otherwise the quality of the cabinet surface may be adversely affected or the coating may peel off. Furthermore, do not leave it for long periods in contact with articles made from rubber or PVC.

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VIDEO/COMPONENT/RGB/PC input signals

VIDEO input [Applicable when Multi Screen and Digital Zoom]

Signal name

Horizontal

Vertical

frequency(kHz) frequency(Hz)

1

NTSC

15.73

59.94

2

PAL

15.63

50.00

3

PAL60

15.73

59.94

4

SECAM

15.63

50.00

5

Modified NTSC

15.73

59.94

Applicable input signals for PC Input (D-sub 15P) ( Mark)

Signal name

Horizontal frequency (kHz)

Vertical frequency (Hz)

COMPONENT

RGB

PC

When Multi Screen and Digital Zoom

1

525 (480) / 60i

15.73

59.94

2

525 (480) / 60p

31.47

59.94

1

3

625 (575) / 50i

15.63

50.00

4

625 (575) / 50p

31.25

50.00

5

750 (720) / 60p

45.00

60.00

6

750 (720) / 50p

37.50

50.00

7

1,125 (1,080) / 60i

33.75

60.00

8

1,125 (1,080) / 50i

28.13

50.00

9

1,125 (1,080) / 24p

27.00

47.92

10

1,125 (1,080) / 24sF

33.75

30.00

11

1,125 (1,080) / 25p

28.13

25.00

12

1,125 (1,080) / 30p

27.00

24.00

13

1,250 (1,080) / 50i

31.25

50.00

14

640 × 400 @70 Hz

31.46

70.07

15

640 × 480 @60 Hz

31.47

59.94

2

16

640 × 480 @72 Hz

37.86

72.81

17

640 × 480 @75 Hz

37.50

75.00

18

640 × 480 @85 Hz

43.27

85.01

19

852 × 480 @60 Hz

31.47

59.94

2

20

800 × 600 @56 Hz

35.16

56.25

21

800 × 600 @60 Hz

37.88

60.32

22

800 × 600 @72 Hz

48.08

72.19

23

800 × 600 @75 Hz

46.88

75.00

24

800 × 600 @85 Hz

53.67

85.06

25

1,024 × 768 @60 Hz

48.36

60.00

26

1,024 × 768 @70 Hz

56.48

70.07

27

1,024 × 768 @75 Hz

60.02

75.03

28

1,024 × 768 @85 Hz

68.68

85.00

29

1,152 × 864 @75 Hz

67.50

75.00

30

1,280 × 960 @60 Hz

60.00

31

1,280 × 960 @85 Hz

85.94

85.00

32 1,280 × 1,024 @60 Hz

63.98

60.02

33 1,280 × 1,024 @75 Hz

79.98

75.03

34 1,280 × 1,024 @85 Hz

91.15

85.02

35 1,600 × 1,200 @60 Hz

75.00

60.00

36 1,600 × 1,200 @65 Hz

81.25

65.00

37

1,066 × 600 @60 Hz

37.88

60.32

38

1,366 × 768 @60 Hz

48.36

60.00

39 Macintosh13″ (640 × 480)

35.00

66.67

40 Macintosh16″ (832 × 624)

49.72

74.54

41 Macintosh21″ (1,152 × 870)

68.68

75.06

1: When selected the RGB format and 525p signal input to the D-sub terminal, it is recognized as VGA 60Hz signal. 2: When inputted VGA 60Hz format signal from the other than D-sub terminal, it is recognized as 525p signal.
Note: Signals without above specification may not be displayed properly.

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Specifications

Power Source Power Consumption
Maximum Stand-by condition Power off condition Plasma Display panel
Contrast Ratio Screen size
(No.of pixels)
Operating condition Temperatuer Humidity
Applicable signals Colour System Scanning format
PC signals
Connection terminals AV
COMPONENT/RGB
PC
SERIAL SPEAKERS (6 ) Accessories Supplied Remote Control Transmitter
Batteries Fixing bands Ferrite core Dimensions (W × H × D) Mass (weight) main unit only with speakers

TH-37PWD7UY

120 V AC, 50/60 Hz

TH-42PWD7UY

225 W

290 W

Save OFF 0.8 W, Save ON 0.5 W

0.1 W

Drive method : AC type 37-inch,

Drive method : AC type 42-inch,

16:9 aspect ratio

4000:1

818 mm (W) × 461 mm (H)

920 mm (W) × 518 mm (H)

× 939 mm (diagonal)

× 1,056 mm (diagonal)

408,960 (852 (W) × 480 (H))

[2,556 × 480 dots]

32 °F – 104 °F (0 °C – 40 °C) 20 % – 80 %

NTSC, PAL, PAL60, SECAM, Modified NTSC 525 (480) / 60i · 60p, 625 (575) / 50i · 50p, 750 (720) / 60p · 50p, 1125 (1080) / 60i · 50i · 24p · 25p · 30p · 24sF ···· SMPTE274M, 1250 (1080) / 50i
VGA display VGA
SVGA, XGA, SXGA, UXGA ···· (compressed) Horizontal scanning frequency 15 – 110 kHz
Vertical scanning frequency 48 – 120 Hz

VIDEO IN/OUT (BNC)

1.0 Vp-p (75-ohm or high impedance)

S VIDEO IN (MINI DIN 4PIN)

Y: 1 Vp-p (75-ohm), C: 0.286 Vp-p (75-ohm)

AUDIO IN (RCA PIN JACK × 2)

0.5 Vrms (high impedance)

Y/G (BNC)

1.0 Vp-p/composite (75-ohm)

0.7 Vp-p/non-composite (75-ohm)

PB/B (BNC), PR/R (BNC)

0.7 Vp-p (75-ohm)

AUDIO IN (RCA PIN JACK × 2)

0.5 Vrms (high impedance)

(HIGH-DENSITY D-SUB 15PIN)

R,G,B/0.7 Vp-p (75-ohm)

Component

Y :

1.0 Vp-p (75-ohm : include sync)

PB/CB :

± 0.35 Vp-p (75-ohm)

PR/CR :

± 0.35 Vp-p (75-ohm)

HD, VD/1.0 – 5.0 Vp-p (high impedance)

AUDIO IN (M3 JACK)

0.5 Vrms (high impedance)

EXTERNAL CONTROL TERMINAL (D-SUB 9PIN)

RS-232C COMPATIBLE

16W [8 W + 8 W] (10 % THD)

EUR646529 2 × AA Size (TMME203 or TMME187) × 2 J0KF00000018 × 1, J0KG00000054 × 2 36.2″ (920 mm) × 21.7″ (550 mm) × 3.5″ (89 mm) 40.2″ (1,020 mm) × 24″ (610 mm) × 3.5″ (89 mm)

approx. 54.0 lbs approx. 63.3 lbs

approx. 63.9 lbs approx. 73.2 lbs

Note: Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. Mass and dimensions shown are approximate.

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Specifications

Power Source Power Consumption
Maximum Stand-by condition Power off condition Plasma Display panel
Contrast Ratio Screen size
(No.of pixels)
Operating condition Temperatuer Humidity
Applicable signals Colour System Scanning format
PC signals
Connection terminals AV
COMPONENT/RGB
PC
SERIAL SPEAKERS (6 ) Accessories Supplied Remote Control Transmitter
Batteries Fixing bands Ferrite core Dimensions (W × H × D) Mass (weight) main unit only with speakers

TH-42PHD7UY

120 V AC, 50/60 Hz

TH-50PHD7UY

357 W Save OFF 0.8 W, Save ON 0.5 W
0.1 W Drive method : AC type 42-inch,
16:9 aspect ratio
920 mm (W) × 518 mm (H) × 1,056 mm (diagonal)
786,432 (1,024 (W) × 768 (H)) [3,072 × 768 dots]

3000:1

480 W Save OFF 0.8 W, Save ON 0.5 W
0.1 W Drive method : AC type 50-inch,
16:9 aspect ratio
1,106 mm (W) × 622 mm (H) × 1,269 mm (diagonal)
1,049,088 (1,366 (W) × 768 (H)) [4,098 × 768 dots]

32 °F – 104 °F (0 °C – 40 °C) 20 % – 80 %

NTSC, PAL, PAL60, SECAM, Modified NTSC 525 (480) / 60i · 60p, 625 (575) / 50i · 50p, 750 (720) / 60p · 50p, 1125 (1080) / 60i · 50i · 24p · 25p · 30p · 24sF ···· SMPTE274M, 1250 (1080) / 50i
XGA display VGA, SVGA, XGA, SXGA, UXGA ···· (compressed) Horizontal scanning frequency 15 – 110 kHz Vertical scanning frequency 48 – 120 Hz

VIDEO IN/OUT (BNC)

1.0 Vp-p (75-ohm or high impedance)

S VIDEO IN (MINI DIN 4PIN)

Y: 1 Vp-p (75-ohm), C: 0.286 Vp-p (75-ohm)

AUDIO IN (RCA PIN JACK × 2)

0.5 Vrms (high impedance)

Y/G (BNC)

1.0 Vp-p/composite (75-ohm)

0.7 Vp-p/non-composite (75-ohm)

PB/B (BNC), PR/R (BNC)

0.7 Vp-p (75-ohm)

AUDIO IN (RCA PIN JACK × 2)

0.5 Vrms (high impedance)

(HIGH-DENSITY D-SUB 15PIN)

R,G,B/0.7 Vp-p (75-ohm)

Component

Y :

1.0 Vp-p (75-ohm : include sync)

PB/CB :

± 0.35 Vp-p (75-ohm)

PR/CR :

± 0.35 Vp-p (75-ohm)

HD, VD/1.0 – 5.0 Vp-p (high impedance)

AUDIO IN (M3 JACK)

0.5 Vrms (high impedance)

EXTERNAL CONTROL TERMINAL (D-SUB 9PIN)

RS-232C COMPATIBLE

16W [8 W + 8 W] (10 % THD)

EUR646529 2 × AA Size (TMME203 or TMME187) × 2 J0KF00000018 × 1, J0KG00000054 × 2 40.2″ (1,020 mm) × 24″ (610 mm) × 3.5″ (89 mm) 47.6″ (1,210 mm) × 28.5″ (724 mm) × 3.7″ (95 mm)

approx. 66.1 lbs approx. 75.4 lbs

approx. 94.8 lbs approx. 104.9 lbs

Note: Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. Mass and dimensions shown are approximate.

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Model Number

Serial Number

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