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TH-3
Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read these instructions completely. Please keep this manual
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Progressive Wide Plasma Display
High Defi nition Plasma Display
TH-37PW D8
Operating Instructions
TH-37PWD8GK
Model No.
TH-37PWD8GS
TH-42PWD8GK
TH-42PWD8GS
TH-37PHD8GK
Model No.
TH-37PHD8GS
TH-42PHD8GK
TH-42PHD8GS
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TQBC2023
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- Page 1 Operating Instructions Progressive Wide Plasma Display TH-37PWD8GK Model No. TH-37PWD8GS TH-42PWD8GK TH-42PWD8GS TH-3 High Defi nition Plasma Display TH-37PHD8GK Model No. TH-37PHD8GS TH-42PHD8GK TH-42PHD8GS TH-37PW D8 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.
- Page 2 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 qualifi ed service personnel. The lightning flash with The exclamation point within arrow-head within a triangle a t r i a n g l e i s i n t e n d e d t o is in tend ed to tell the user...
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Page 3: Important Safety Instructions
Important Safety Instructions 1) Read these instructions. 2) Keep these instructions. 3) Heed all warnings. 4) Follow all instructions. 5) Do not use this apparatus near water. 6) Clean only with dry cloth. 7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. 8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifi... -
Page 4: Table Of Contents
Dear Panasonic Customer Welcome to the Panasonic family of customers. We hope that you will have many years of enjoyment from your new Plasma Display. To obtain maximum benefit from your set, please read these Instructions before making any adjustments, and retain them for future reference. -
Page 5: Fcc Statement
Pursuant to 47CFR, Part 15.21 of the FCC rules, any changes or modifi cations to this monitor not expressly approved by Panasonic Corporation of North America could cause harmful interference and would void the user’s authority to operate this device. -
Page 6: Safety Precautions
• Wall-hanging bracket (vertical) ......... TY-WK42PV7, TY-WK37PV3 (TH-37PWD8GK/S, TH-37PHD8GK/S) • Wall-hanging bracket (angled) ........TY-WK42PR7 • Wall-hanging bracket (drawer type) ......TY-WK42DR1 (except TH-37PWD8GK/S, TH-37PHD8GK/S) • Ceiling-hanging bracket ..........TY-CE42PS7 • RCA Component Video Terminal Board ....TY-42TM6Z • RCA Composite Video Terminal Board ..... TY-42TM6V •... -
Page 7: Maintenance
Safety Precautions / Maintenance WARNING Do not handle the power cord plug with wet hands. Setup • Doing so may cause electric shocks. Do not place the Plasma Display on sloped or unstable surfaces. Do not do anything that might damage the power cable. •... -
Page 8: Accessories
Accessories Accessories Supplied Check that you have the Accessories and items shown Operating Instruction book Remote Control Transmitter Batteries for the EUR7636070R Remote Control Transmitter (2 × AA Size) Fixing bands × 2 AC cord Remote Control Batteries Requires two AA batteries. 1. -
Page 9: Connections
Push the catch Pull Pull AUDIO SERIAL SLOT1 SLOT2 SLOT3 Optional Terminal From EXTERNAL From SERIAL Board Insert Slot monitor terminal on Terminal on Computer (covered) Computer (see page 10) (see page 11) Note: TH-37PWD8GK/S, TH-37PHD8GK/S have two slots only. -
Page 10: Pc Input Terminals Connection
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-37PWD8GK/S, TH-42PWD8GK/S), 768 × 720 dots (TH- 37PHD8GK/S), 768 × 768 dots (TH-42PHD8GK/S) when the aspect mode is set to “NORMAL”, and 852 × 480 dots (TH-37PWD8GK/S, TH-42PWD8GK/S), 1,024 ×... -
Page 11: Serial Terminals Connection
JUST this unit before sending the next command. SELF Panasonic AUTO • If an incorrect command is sent by mistake, this unit will send an “ER401” command back to the computer. With the power off, this display responds to PON command only. -
Page 12: Power On / Off
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. -
Page 13: Initial Selections
Select the input signals to be connected by installing the optional Terminal Boards. 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-37PWD8GK/S, TH-37PHD8GK/S INPUT1 INPUT2 PC IN • TH-42PWD8GK/S, TH-42PHD8GK/S... -
Page 14: Basic Controls
Basic Controls Remote control sensor Volume Adjustment Volume Up “+” Down “–” W h e n t h e m e n u s c r e e n i s displayed: “+” : press to move the cursor up “–”... - Page 15 Basic Controls Standby (ON / OFF) button The Plasma Display must fi rst be plugged into the wall outlet and turned on at the power switch (see page 12). Press ON to turn the Plasma Display On, from Standby mode. Press OFF to turn the Plasma Display Off to Standby mode.
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Page 16: On-Screen Menu Displays
On-Screen Menu Displays The MENU button on the unit can also be To PICTURE adjust menu Press to select . pressed. (see page 22) PICTURE INPUT MENU ENTER/ NORMALIZE NORMAL STANDARD PICTURE MENU PICTURE [ from the unit ] Each time the MENU button is pressed, the BRIGHTNESS COLOR menu screen will switch. - Page 17 AUTO COLOR SYSTEM VIDEO NR 3 : 2 PULLDOWN VIDEO NR 3 : 2 PULLDOWN VIDEO NR H-FREQ. 33.8 Panasonic AUTO (4 : 3) NORMAL H-FREQ. 33.8 V-FREQ. 60.0 VIDEO NR V-FREQ. 60.0 Note: “SIGNAL” setup menu displays a different setting condition for each input signal. (see page 13)
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Page 18: Aspect Controls
• For a 1125 (1080) / 60i · 50i · 24p · 25p · 30p · 24sF, 1250 (1080) / 50i, 750 (720) / 60p · 50p signal input, 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. -
Page 19: Adjusting Pos. /Size
This picture position movement cannot be controlled by the H-POS POS. /SIZE function. H-SIZE • If adjusting the PICTURE V-POS / V-SIZE in Panasonic AUTO with FULL mode, V-POS the adjustment is not memorized. When exiting the mode, the screen will return V-SIZE to a former adjustment. -
Page 20: Multi Pip
• Computer screen picture is displayed in a simplifi ed format, and it may not be possible to discern details on them satisfactorily. • Following combinations of two analog signals cannot be displayed simultaneously for TH-37PWD8GK/S, TH-42PWD8GK/S, TH-37PHD8GK/S, TH-42PHD8GK/S; Component - Component, Component - PC (RGB), PC (RGB) - Component, PC (RGB) - PC (RGB) -
Page 21: Advanced Pip
• Computer screen picture is displayed in a simplifi ed format, and it may not be possible to discern details on them satisfactorily. • Following combinations of two analog signals cannot be displayed simultaneously TH-37PWD8GK/S, TH-42PWD8GK/S, TH-37PHD8GK/S, TH-42PHD8GK/S; Component - Component, Component - PC (RGB), PC (RGB) - Component, PC (RGB) - PC (RGB) -
Page 22: Picture Adjustments
PICTURE Adjustments Press to display the PICTURE menu. Select to adjust each item. Press to select the menu to adjust. Select the desired level by looking at the picture behind the menu. PICTURE Press the left or right button to switch between modes. NORMALIZE NORMAL STANDARD... -
Page 23: Advanced Settings
PICTURE Adjustments Notes: Item Effect Adjustments • “COLOR” and “TINT” settings cannot be adjusted for “RGB/PC” and “DVI” input PICTURE Adjusts the proper picture contrast. Less More signal. • You can change the level of each function Adjusts for easier viewing of dark (PICTURE, BRIGHTNESS, COLOR, TINT, BRIGHTNESS pictures such as night scenes and... -
Page 24: Sound Adjustment
SOUND Adjustment Press to display the SOUND menu. Select to adjust each item. Press to select the menu to adjust. Select the desired level by listening to the sound. BASS SOUND Emits the original sound. STANDARD Adjusts low pitch sounds NORMALIZE NORMAL STANDARD... -
Page 25: Digital Zoom
Digital Zoom This displays an enlargement of the designated part of the displayed image. Display the “Operation Guide”. EXIT Press to access Digital Zoom. The “Operation Guide” will be displayed. During Digital Zoom, only the following buttons can be operated. [Remote control] [Unit] INPUT... -
Page 26: Present Time Setup / Set Up Timer
PRESENT TIME SETUP / SET UP TIMER The timer can switch the Plasma Display ON or OFF. Before attempting Timer Set, confi rm the PRESENT TIME OF DAY and adjust if necessary. Then set POWER ON TIME / POWER OFF TIME. Press to display the SET UP menu. -
Page 27: Set Up Timer
PRESENT TIME SETUP / SET UP TIMER SET UP TIMER Display the SET UP TIMER SCREEN. Press to select SET UP TIMER POWER ON TIME / POWER OFF TIME. PRESENT TIME OF DAY 99:99 Press to set up POWER ON TIME / POWER OFF POWER ON FUNCTION TIME. -
Page 28: Screensaver (For Preventing After-Images)
SCREENSAVER (For preventing after-images) Do not display a still picture, especially in NORMAL mode, for any length of time. If the display must remain on, a SCREENSAVER should be used. SET UP Press to display the SET UP menu. SCREENSAVER MULTI DISPLAY SETUP SET UP TIMER Press to select the SCREENSAVER. -
Page 29: Setup Of Screensaver Time
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 SCREENSAVER SCREENSAVER... -
Page 30: Side Bar Adjust
SCREENSAVER (For preventing after-images ) SIDE BAR ADJUST side bars Do not display a picture in NORMAL mode for an extended period, as this can cause an after-image to remain on the side bars on either side of the display fi eld. To reduce the risk of such an after-image, change the NORMAL mode brightness of the side bars. -
Page 31: Reduces Power Consumption
Reduces power consumption • POWER SAVE: When this function is turned ON, luminous level of the Plasma Display is suppressed, so power consumption is reduced. • STANDBY SAVE: When this function is turned ON, power consumption of the microcomputer is reduced during power supply standby (see page 12, 14-15), so standby power of the set is reduced. -
Page 32: Set Up For Multi Display
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 ×... -
Page 33: How To Set The Display Location Number For Each Plasma Display
SET UP for MULTI DISPLAY How to set the Display location number for each Plasma Display Press to select ARRANGEMENT (2nd step). MULTI DISPLAY SETUP MULTI DISPLAY SETUP 2 × 2 Press to select “2 × 2”, “2 × 2F”, “3 × 3”, “3 × 3F”, ARRANGEMENT LOCATION “4 ×... -
Page 34: Id Remote Control Function
SET UP for MULTI DISPLAY ID Remote Control Function You can set the remote control ID when you want to use this remote control on one of several different TVs. Switch on the right side. Press the button on the remote control. Press one of for the tens digit setting. -
Page 35: Set Up For Input Signals
Press ACTION ( ) button Press to exit from adjust mode. [ VIDEO ] SIGNAL 3D Y/C FILTER (NTSC) AUTO COLOR SYSTEM 3 : 2 PULLDOWN Panasonic AUTO (4 : 3) NORMAL Note: VIDEO NR When ON, this setting only affects NTSC input signals. -
Page 36: Color System / Panasonic Auto
M.NTSC NTSC Panasonic AUTO Set to “NORMAL” to view 4:3 images in an unchanged format when Panasonic AUTO is (4 : 3 ) selected. If you would like to view 4:3 images in Just format, set to “JUST”. 3:2 PULLDOWN / 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. -
Page 37: Sync
SET UP for Input Signals SYNC Select SIGNAL from the “SET UP” menu during RGB input signal. SET UP Press to adjust. SIGNAL COMPONENT/RGB-IN SELECT INPUT LABEL POWER SAVE STANDBY SAVE POWER MANAGEMENT AUTO POWER OFF ENGLISH ( US ) OSD LANGUAGE Press ACTION ( ) button [ RGB ]... -
Page 38: Options Adjustments
Options Adjustments Press to display the Setup menu. Press to select “OSD Language”. Press and hold until the Options menu is displayed. Press to select your preferred menu. Press button to switch between modes. MENU&ENTER All the buttons at the bottom of the main unit can be used. Press to adjust the menu. - Page 39 Options Adjustments Options Press button to switch between modes. Enable Off-timer function Onscreen display Displays all the following on screen. Initial INPUT • Power on display Initial VOL level • Input signal switch display Maximum VOL level INPUT lock • No signal display Studio W/B •...
- Page 40 Options Adjustments Options Press button to switch between modes. Off-timer function Enable Onscreen display Sets normal two screen display mode (see page 20). Initial INPUT Initial VOL level Maximum VOL level Sets Advanced PIP mode (see page 21). INPUT lock Notes: Studio W/B Advanced PIP...
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Page 41: Shipping Condition
Shipping condition This function allows you to reset the unit to the factory setting. Press to display the SET UP menu. Press to select “OSD LANGUAGE”. Press and hold till the SHIPPING menu is SET UP displayed. SIGNAL COMPONENT/RGB-IN SELECT INPUT LABEL POWER SAVE STANDBY SAVE... -
Page 42: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Before you call for service, determine the symptoms and make a few simple checks as shown below. Symptoms Checks Picture Sound Electrical Appliances Interference Noisy Sound Cars / Motorcycles Fluorescent light Volume Normal Picture No Sound (Check whether the mute function has been activated on the remote control.) Not plugged into AC outlet Not switched on No Picture... -
Page 43: Component/Rgb/Pc Input Signals
COMPONENT/RGB/PC input signals ∗ Applicable input signals for Component / Mini D-sub 15P (Component) / RGB / Mini D-sub 15P (RGB) ( Mark) Component / RGB / Horizontal Vertical Signal name Mini D-sub 15P Mini D-sub 15P frequency (kHz) frequency (Hz) (Component) (RGB) ∗... -
Page 44: Specifi Cations
Specifi cations TH-37PWD8GK/S TH-42PWD8GK/S Power Source 120 V AC, 50/60 Hz Power Consumption Maximum 250 W 275 W Stand-by condition Save OFF 1.0 W, Save ON 0.7 W Save OFF 1.0 W, Save ON 0.7 W Power off condition 0.05 W 0.05 W... - Page 45 Specifi cations TH-37PHD8GK/S TH-42PHD8GK/S Power Source 120 V AC, 50/60 Hz Power Consumption Maximum 282W 337 W Stand-by condition Save OFF 1.0 W, Save ON 0.7 W Save OFF 0.6 W, Save ON 0.4 W Power off condition 0.05 W 0.1 W Plasma Display panel Drive method : AC type 37-inch,...
- Page 47 Panasonic Broadcast & Television Systems Company or This warranty only covers failures due to defects in materials Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc (collectively referred to as “the or workmanship, which occur during normal use. The Warrantor”) will repair this product and all included...
- Page 48 Customer’s Record The model number and serial number of this product can be found on its back cover. You should note this serial number in the space provided below and retain this book, plus your purchase receipt, as a permanent record of your purchase to aid in identifi...