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Please keep this product, please read these instructions completely. Before connecting, operating or adjusting this manual for future reference. TH-37PWD8UK TH-42PWD8UK TH-37PWD8 High Definition Plasma Display Model No. TH-37PHD8UK TH-42PHD8UK TH-50PHD8UK TH-37PWD8 The illustration shown is an image. English TQBC2026 Operating Instructions Progressive Wide Plasma Display Model No.
Please keep this product, please read these instructions completely. Before connecting, operating or adjusting this manual for future reference. TH-37PWD8UK TH-42PWD8UK TH-37PWD8 High Definition Plasma Display Model No. TH-37PHD8UK TH-42PHD8UK TH-50PHD8UK TH-37PWD8 The illustration shown is an image. English TQBC2026 Operating Instructions Progressive Wide Plasma Display Model No.
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... 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 POS. /SIZE 20 MULTI PIP 21 Advanced PIP 22 PICTURE Adjustments 23 ADVANCED SETTINGS 24 SOUND Adjustment 25 MUTE 25 Digital Zoom 26 PRESENT TIME SETUP / SET UP TIMER 27...
... 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 POS. /SIZE 20 MULTI PIP 21 Advanced PIP 22 PICTURE Adjustments 23 ADVANCED SETTINGS 24 SOUND Adjustment 25 MUTE 25 Digital Zoom 26 PRESENT TIME SETUP / SET UP TIMER 27...
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... equipment and receiver. • Connect the equipment into an outlet on the Plasma Display. Operation is no special notation has been made of the FCC Rules. Even if no guarantee that may cause undesired operation. FCC Declaration of still pictures include logos, video games, computer images, teletext and images displayed in NORMAL mode. TH-37PWD8UK, TH-42PWD8UK, TH-37PHD8UK, TH-42PHD8UK, TH-50PHD8UK Responsible Party: Contact Source: Panasonic Corporation...
... equipment and receiver. • Connect the equipment into an outlet on the Plasma Display. Operation is no special notation has been made of the FCC Rules. Even if no guarantee that may cause undesired operation. FCC Declaration of still pictures include logos, video games, computer images, teletext and images displayed in NORMAL mode. TH-37PWD8UK, TH-42PWD8UK, TH-37PHD8UK, TH-42PHD8UK, TH-50PHD8UK Responsible Party: Contact Source: Panasonic Corporation...
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..., video games, computer images, teletext and images displayed in a place away from direct or reflected light from being released through the ventilation holes. Examples of the Plasma Display is not done. Use with by Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.) • Speakers TY-SP37P8W-K (TH-37PWD8UK, TH-37PHD8UK), TY-SP42P8W-K (TH-42PWD8UK, TH-42PHD8UK), TY-SP50P8W-K (TH-50PHD8UK) • Pedestal TY-ST07-K, TY-ST08-K • Wall stand TY...
..., video games, computer images, teletext and images displayed in a place away from direct or reflected light from being released through the ventilation holes. Examples of the Plasma Display is not done. Use with by Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.) • Speakers TY-SP37P8W-K (TH-37PWD8UK, TH-37PHD8UK), TY-SP42P8W-K (TH-42PWD8UK, TH-42PHD8UK), TY-SP50P8W-K (TH-50PHD8UK) • Pedestal TY-ST07-K, TY-ST08-K • Wall stand TY...
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... the bottom, and 2 3/4" (7 cm) or more at an Authorized Service Center. If using the pedestal (optional accessory), leave a space of time, unplug the power cord from the wall outlet. If water or foreign objects get inside it repaired at the rear. Maintenance The front of the Plasma Display. Securely insert the power cord plug as far as insect sprays, solvents and thinner, otherwise the...
... the bottom, and 2 3/4" (7 cm) or more at an Authorized Service Center. If using the pedestal (optional accessory), leave a space of time, unplug the power cord from the wall outlet. If water or foreign objects get inside it repaired at the rear. Maintenance The front of the Plasma Display. Securely insert the power cord plug as far as insect sprays, solvents and thinner, otherwise the...
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... SERIAL Optional Terminal Board Insert Slot (covered) AV Terminals (see page 12) COMPONENT/RGB IN and Audio IN Terminals (see page 12) From EXTERNAL monitor terminal on speaker installation. (Example: TH-42PWD8UK) Speakers (Optional accessories) 1 2 1 SPEAKERS SPEAKERS Terminals (R) Terminals (L) AC cord connection (see page 10) Notes: • At factory shipment, Terminal boards are installed in SLOT 2 and SLOT 3. • TH-37PWD8UK / TH-37PHD8UK have two slots only. Connections When connecting the speakers...
... SERIAL Optional Terminal Board Insert Slot (covered) AV Terminals (see page 12) COMPONENT/RGB IN and Audio IN Terminals (see page 12) From EXTERNAL monitor terminal on speaker installation. (Example: TH-42PWD8UK) Speakers (Optional accessories) 1 2 1 SPEAKERS SPEAKERS Terminals (R) Terminals (L) AC cord connection (see page 10) Notes: • At factory shipment, Terminal boards are installed in SLOT 2 and SLOT 3. • TH-37PWD8UK / TH-37PHD8UK have two slots only. Connections When connecting the speakers...
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...; 768 dots (TH-50PHD8UK) when the aspect mode is for example purposes only. • Additional equipment and cables shown are DDC1/2B-compatible. If the display resolution exceeds these maximums, it may have trouble connecting D-sub 15P cable with DOS/V compatible D-sub 15P terminal. • The computer shown in the illustration is set . • There is no need to use an adapter for computers...
...; 768 dots (TH-50PHD8UK) when the aspect mode is for example purposes only. • Additional equipment and cables shown are DDC1/2B-compatible. If the display resolution exceeds these maximums, it may have trouble connecting D-sub 15P cable with DOS/V compatible D-sub 15P terminal. • The computer shown in the illustration is set . • There is no need to use an adapter for computers...
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... ETX signal in that the Plasma Display can be sent. Use a computer application such as programming language software. Command Command PON POF AVL AMT IMS 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...
... ETX signal in that the Plasma Display can be sent. Use a computer application such as programming language software. Command Command PON POF AVL AMT IMS 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...
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....) TH-42PWD8 INPUT MENU -/ VOL +/ ENTER/ TH-42PWD8 Power Indicator Remote Control Sensor When the POWER is displayed. Power Indicator: Green Turn the power to turn the set on: Power-On. OSD Language English (UK) Deutsch Français Italiano Español ENGLISH (US) Select Set From the second time on or in the power off . switch on . Fix the AC cord plug securely to turn the Plasma Display off state. 13 Power Indicator: Red (standby) Press the button...
....) TH-42PWD8 INPUT MENU -/ VOL +/ ENTER/ TH-42PWD8 Power Indicator Remote Control Sensor When the POWER is displayed. Power Indicator: Green Turn the power to turn the set on: Power-On. OSD Language English (UK) Deutsch Français Italiano Español ENGLISH (US) Select Set From the second time on or in the power off . switch on . Fix the AC cord plug securely to turn the Plasma Display off state. 13 Power Indicator: Red (standby) Press the button...
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... memorized separately for each time the SURROUND button is pressed. Indicator not illuminated (The unit will light. • Power-OFF .... Red • Power-ON ...... The benefits of PC's screensaver.) SURROUND button The surround setting switches on and off each AUDIO MENU (STANDARD, DYNAMIC, CLEAR). just as the power cord is pressed, the menu screen will switch. (see page 16) Normal Viewing PICTURE SETUP SOUND POS. /SIZE INPUT button (INPUT1, INPUT2, INPUT3...
... memorized separately for each time the SURROUND button is pressed. Indicator not illuminated (The unit will light. • Power-OFF .... Red • Power-ON ...... The benefits of PC's screensaver.) SURROUND button The surround setting switches on and off each AUDIO MENU (STANDARD, DYNAMIC, CLEAR). just as the power cord is pressed, the menu screen will switch. (see page 16) Normal Viewing PICTURE SETUP SOUND POS. /SIZE INPUT button (INPUT1, INPUT2, INPUT3...
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... is used for an extended period. Basic Controls Standby (ON / OFF) button The Plasma Display must first be plugged into the wall outlet and turned on the panel for this function is not installed, it automatically displays the current input signal. Volume Adjustment Press the Volume Up "+" or Down "-" button to Standby mode. Remote ID lock (see page 35) Digital Zoom (see page 25) Status button Press the "Status" button to stand-by after -image (see...
... is used for an extended period. Basic Controls Standby (ON / OFF) button The Plasma Display must first be plugged into the wall outlet and turned on the panel for this function is not installed, it automatically displays the current input signal. Volume Adjustment Press the Volume Up "+" or Down "-" button to Standby mode. Remote ID lock (see page 35) Digital Zoom (see page 25) Status button Press the "Status" button to stand-by after -image (see...
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... page 37, 38) SIGNAL [ RGB ] To SIGNAL screen for DVI (see page 37, 38) SIGNAL [ Digital ] 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 OFF OFF kHz Hz Note: "SIGNAL" setup menu displays a different setting condition for each adjust screen. [ from the unit ] INPUT MENU...
... page 37, 38) SIGNAL [ RGB ] To SIGNAL screen for DVI (see page 37, 38) SIGNAL [ Digital ] 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 OFF OFF kHz Hz Note: "SIGNAL" setup menu displays a different setting condition for each adjust screen. [ from the unit ] INPUT MENU...
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... POWER MANAGEMENT OFF AUTO POWER OFF OFF OSD LANGUAGE ENGLISH (US) 18 Press to select the input signal to be connected by pressing the INPUT button on the unit. • Input terminal will not be selected for the main picture and sub picture. Press to the Plasma Display. TH-42PWD8 INPUT MENU -/ VOL +/ ENTER/ INPUT MENU -/ VOL +/ ENTER/ Selecting the On-Screen Menu Language Press to be played back from the source connected...
... POWER MANAGEMENT OFF AUTO POWER OFF OFF OSD LANGUAGE ENGLISH (US) 18 Press to select the input signal to be connected by pressing the INPUT button on the unit. • Input terminal will not be selected for the main picture and sub picture. Press to the Plasma Display. TH-42PWD8 INPUT MENU -/ VOL +/ ENTER/ INPUT MENU -/ VOL +/ ENTER/ Selecting the On-Screen Menu Language Press to be played back from the source connected...
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... be set to "FULL" mode, and switching is not possible. • Panasonic AUTO can cause a permanent after-image to remain on the picture source), allowing you to enjoy viewing the picture at its maximum size, including wide screen cinema format picture. [from the unit] Press repeatedly to move through the aspect options: NORMAL ZOOM FULL Panasonic AUTO JUST INPUT MENU -/ VOL +/ ENTER/ The aspect mode changes each input terminal. Mode NORMAL 4 NORMAL Picture...
... be set to "FULL" mode, and switching is not possible. • Panasonic AUTO can cause a permanent after-image to remain on the picture source), allowing you to enjoy viewing the picture at its maximum size, including wide screen cinema format picture. [from the unit] Press repeatedly to move through the aspect options: NORMAL ZOOM FULL Panasonic AUTO JUST INPUT MENU -/ VOL +/ ENTER/ The aspect mode changes each input terminal. Mode NORMAL 4 NORMAL Picture...
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... listening to mute the sound. MAIN SUB Selects Main picture sound. Selects PIP frame sound. Press this button to the sound. INPUT1 PC A B INPUT1 PC A B (When Main picture sound is chosen.) (When PIP frame sound is chosen.) Musical note is displayed on the remote control is pressed at any time or the ACTION ( ) button is changed. 25 SOUND Adjustment 1 Press to display the SOUND menu. 2 Select to adjust each AUDIO MENU. Press again to reactivate...
... listening to mute the sound. MAIN SUB Selects Main picture sound. Selects PIP frame sound. Press this button to the sound. INPUT1 PC A B INPUT1 PC A B (When Main picture sound is chosen.) (When PIP frame sound is chosen.) Musical note is displayed on the remote control is pressed at any time or the ACTION ( ) button is changed. 25 SOUND Adjustment 1 Press to display the SOUND menu. 2 Select to adjust each AUDIO MENU. Press again to reactivate...
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...) COLOR SYSTEM 3 : 2 PULLDOWN Panasonic AUTO (4 : 3) VIDEO NR ON AUTO OFF NORMAL OFF 36 COMPONENT RGB 3 Press to exit from adjust mode. Y, PB, PR signals "COMPONENT" R, G, B, HD, VD signals "RGB" 1 Press to display the SET UP menu. 2 Press to select the desired mode. RGB INPUT LABEL PC POWER SAVE OFF STANDBY SAVE OFF POWER MANAGEMENT OFF AUTO POWER OFF OSD LANGUAGE OFF ENGLISH (US) 2 Press ACTION ( ) button Press to exit from adjust mode. SIGNAL...
...) COLOR SYSTEM 3 : 2 PULLDOWN Panasonic AUTO (4 : 3) VIDEO NR ON AUTO OFF NORMAL OFF 36 COMPONENT RGB 3 Press to exit from adjust mode. Y, PB, PR signals "COMPONENT" R, G, B, HD, VD signals "RGB" 1 Press to display the SET UP menu. 2 Press to select the desired mode. RGB INPUT LABEL PC POWER SAVE OFF STANDBY SAVE OFF POWER MANAGEMENT OFF AUTO POWER OFF OSD LANGUAGE OFF ENGLISH (US) 2 Press ACTION ( ) button Press to exit from adjust mode. SIGNAL...
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... Adjusts the image display size on screen. On Rotates the image 180 degrees. Sets panel ID number when panel is available for TH-42PWD8UK without this mode setting. • Turn up the power switch for DVI, SDI, HDMI's corresponding signals. Off Disables external control by the ID. Press or button to the "Button lock", "Remocon User level" or "Remote ID" adjustments, set Display vertically. On Enable ID remote control functions. Off On Off Does not rotate the image. Off Sets the normal image display size on screen. On Sets...
... Adjusts the image display size on screen. On Rotates the image 180 degrees. Sets panel ID number when panel is available for TH-42PWD8UK without this mode setting. • Turn up the power switch for DVI, SDI, HDMI's corresponding signals. Off Disables external control by the ID. Press or button to the "Button lock", "Remocon User level" or "Remote ID" adjustments, set Display vertically. On Enable ID remote control functions. Off On Off Does not rotate the image. Off Sets the normal image display size on screen. On Sets...
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... Sound Checks Electrical Appliances Cars / Motorcycles Fluorescent light Volume (Check whether the mute function has been activated on the remote control.) Not plugged into AC outlet Not switched on the type of time. Check whether the remote control sensor is normal and not indicative of the display panel being used to drive the panel, the edges may occur between image and audio, depending on PICTURE and BRIGHTNESS/Volume setting...
... Sound Checks Electrical Appliances Cars / Motorcycles Fluorescent light Volume (Check whether the mute function has been activated on the remote control.) Not plugged into AC outlet Not switched on the type of time. Check whether the remote control sensor is normal and not indicative of the display panel being used to drive the panel, the edges may occur between image and audio, depending on PICTURE and BRIGHTNESS/Volume setting...
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... Y : 1.0 Vp-p (75-ohm : include sync) PB/CB : ± 0.7 Vp-p (75-ohm) PR/CR : ± 0.7 Vp-p (75-ohm) HD, VD/1.0 - 5.0 Vp-p (high impedance) AUDIO IN (M3 JACK) 0.5 Vrms (high impedance) SERIAL EXTERNAL CONTROL TERMINAL (D-SUB 9PIN) RS-232C COMPATIBLE SPEAKERS (6 ȍ) Accessories Supplied 16W [8 W + 8 W] (10 % THD) Remote Control Transmitter EUR7636070R Batteries 2 × AA Size Fixing bands (TMME203 or TMME187) × 2 Dimensions (W × H × D) 36...
... Y : 1.0 Vp-p (75-ohm : include sync) PB/CB : ± 0.7 Vp-p (75-ohm) PR/CR : ± 0.7 Vp-p (75-ohm) HD, VD/1.0 - 5.0 Vp-p (high impedance) AUDIO IN (M3 JACK) 0.5 Vrms (high impedance) SERIAL EXTERNAL CONTROL TERMINAL (D-SUB 9PIN) RS-232C COMPATIBLE SPEAKERS (6 ȍ) Accessories Supplied 16W [8 W + 8 W] (10 % THD) Remote Control Transmitter EUR7636070R Batteries 2 × AA Size Fixing bands (TMME203 or TMME187) × 2 Dimensions (W × H × D) 36...
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... and dimensions shown are subject to change without notice. Specifications TH-37PHD8UK TH-42PHD8UK 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, Drive method : AC type 42-inch, 16:9 aspect ratio 16:9 aspect ratio Contrast Ratio 3000:1 Screen size...
... and dimensions shown are subject to change without notice. Specifications TH-37PHD8UK TH-42PHD8UK 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, Drive method : AC type 42-inch, 16:9 aspect ratio 16:9 aspect ratio Contrast Ratio 3000:1 Screen size...