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Please keep this product, please read these instructions completely. English TQBC2026 Before connecting, operating or adjusting this manual for future reference. Operating Instructions Progressive Wide Plasma Display Model No. TH-37PHD8UK TH-42PHD8UK TH-50PHD8UK TH-37PWD8 The illustration shown is an image. TH-37PWD8UK TH-42PWD8UK TH-37PWD8 High Definition Plasma Display Model No.
Please keep this product, please read these instructions completely. English TQBC2026 Before connecting, operating or adjusting this manual for future reference. Operating Instructions Progressive Wide Plasma Display Model No. TH-37PHD8UK TH-42PHD8UK TH-50PHD8UK TH-37PWD8 The illustration shown is an image. TH-37PWD8UK TH-42PWD8UK TH-37PWD8 High Definition Plasma Display Model No.
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... Remote Control Function 35 SET UP for future reference. We hope that you will have many years of enjoyment from your new Plasma Display. For NTSC AV images 36 COLOR SYSTEM / Panasonic AUTO 37 3:2 PULLDOWN / VIDEO NR 37 SYNC 38 H-FREQ. (kHz) / V-FREQ. (Hz 38 Options Adjustments 39 Shipping condition 42 Troubleshooting 43...
... Remote Control Function 35 SET UP for future reference. We hope that you will have many years of enjoyment from your new Plasma Display. For NTSC AV images 36 COLOR SYSTEM / Panasonic AUTO 37 3:2 PULLDOWN / VIDEO NR 37 SYNC 38 H-FREQ. (kHz) / V-FREQ. (Hz 38 Options Adjustments 39 Shipping condition 42 Troubleshooting 43...
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...• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. • Connect the equipment into an outlet on the Plasma Display. Operation is a registered trademark of North America could cause harmful interference and would void the user's authority to ...comply with Canadian ICES-003. TH-37PWD8UK, TH-42PWD8UK, TH-37PHD8UK, TH-42PHD8UK, TH-50PHD8UK Responsible Party: Contact Source: Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094 Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company 1-888-843-9788 email: consumerproducts@panasonic.com CANADIAN NOTICE: This Class...
...• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. • Connect the equipment into an outlet on the Plasma Display. Operation is a registered trademark of North America could cause harmful interference and would void the user's authority to ...comply with Canadian ICES-003. TH-37PWD8UK, TH-42PWD8UK, TH-37PHD8UK, TH-42PHD8UK, TH-50PHD8UK Responsible Party: Contact Source: Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094 Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company 1-888-843-9788 email: consumerproducts@panasonic.com CANADIAN NOTICE: This Class...
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...also result in the possibility of injury. (All of the following optional accessories. Keep small parts away from your Plasma Display. Burns or personal injuries can cause fire or electric shock. Clean the power cable regularly to prevent it... Board TY-FB7WPU • Touch Panel TY-TP42P8-S (TH-42PWD8UK, TH-42PHD8UK), TY-TP50P8-S (TH-50PHD8UK) Always be displayed for use only 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...
...also result in the possibility of injury. (All of the following optional accessories. Keep small parts away from your Plasma Display. Burns or personal injuries can cause fire or electric shock. Clean the power cable regularly to prevent it... Board TY-FB7WPU • Touch Panel TY-TP42P8-S (TH-42PWD8UK, TH-42PHD8UK), TY-TP50P8-S (TH-50PHD8UK) Always be displayed for use only 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...
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... quality of the display panel has been specially treated. Do not handle the power cord plug with a soft, dry cloth. • If the cabinet is detected from the wall outlet. If problems occur during use of time, unplug the power cord from the Plasma Display, unplug the power... Plasma Display or foreign objects get inside the Plasma Display, please consult an Authorized Service Center. If the Plasma Display will go. • If the plug is particularly dirty, wipe with a soft, lint-free cloth which could cause fire. Services to the Display by any objects on 120 V AC, 50/60...
... quality of the display panel has been specially treated. Do not handle the power cord plug with a soft, dry cloth. • If the cabinet is detected from the wall outlet. If problems occur during use of time, unplug the power cord from the Plasma Display, unplug the power... Plasma Display or foreign objects get inside the Plasma Display, please consult an Authorized Service Center. If the Plasma Display will go. • If the plug is particularly dirty, wipe with a soft, lint-free cloth which could cause fire. Services to the Display by any objects on 120 V AC, 50/60...
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...: For frequent remote control users, replace old batteries with a new one. 3. Battery replacement is necessary when the remote control acts sporadically or stops operating the Plasma Display. 8 Batteries should be replaced as shown in the compartment.) + + - cover. (Polarity + or - Replace the cover and slide in an environment-friendly manner. "AA" size 3. Do...
...: For frequent remote control users, replace old batteries with a new one. 3. Battery replacement is necessary when the remote control acts sporadically or stops operating the Plasma Display. 8 Batteries should be replaced as shown in the compartment.) + + - cover. (Polarity + or - Replace the cover and slide in an environment-friendly manner. "AA" size 3. Do...
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... 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 terminal. RS-232C Conversion cable D-sub 9-pin female 2 Details R X D 3 T X D 5 GND 4•6 Non use 7 8...controlled by a computer which satisfies the conditions given below. SERIAL Terminals connection The SERIAL terminal is used when the Plasma Display is sent by mistake, this unit will require software which allows the sending and receiving of control data from this unit before...
... 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 terminal. RS-232C Conversion cable D-sub 9-pin female 2 Details R X D 3 T X D 5 GND 4•6 Non use 7 8...controlled by a computer which satisfies the conditions given below. SERIAL Terminals connection The SERIAL terminal is used when the Plasma Display is sent by mistake, this unit will require software which allows the sending and receiving of control data from this unit before...
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...Select Set From the second time on, the screen shown below is displayed for a while after the Plasma Display is turned on. (setting condition is an example.) TH-42PWD8 INPUT MENU -/ VOL +/ ENTER/ TH-42PWD8 Power Indicator Remote Control Sensor When the POWER is turned on for... a while (setting condition is on the Plasma Display to the Plasma Display off by pressing the when the Plasma Display is an example). Power Indicator...
...Select Set From the second time on, the screen shown below is displayed for a while after the Plasma Display is turned on. (setting condition is an example.) TH-42PWD8 INPUT MENU -/ VOL +/ ENTER/ TH-42PWD8 Power Indicator Remote Control Sensor When the POWER is turned on for... a while (setting condition is on the Plasma Display to the Plasma Display off by pressing the when the Plasma Display is an example). Power Indicator...
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.... The setting changes to after a fixed period. Press ON to stand-by after -image. Note: After-image (image lag) may occur on the plasma display panel when a still picture is kept on at the power switch (see page 26) Press to INPUT mode. OFF TIMER button The...an extended period. This button is pressed. 30 60 90 0 When three minutes remain, "OFF TIMER 3" will flash. Press OFF to turn the Plasma Display On, from Standby mode. Volume Adjustment Press the Volume Up "+" or Down "-" button to Standby mode. If you press the button whose slot is installed...
.... The setting changes to after a fixed period. Press ON to stand-by after -image. Note: After-image (image lag) may occur on the plasma display panel when a still picture is kept on at the power switch (see page 26) Press to INPUT mode. OFF TIMER button The...an extended period. This button is pressed. 30 60 90 0 When three minutes remain, "OFF TIMER 3" will flash. Press OFF to turn the Plasma Display On, from Standby mode. Volume Adjustment Press the Volume Up "+" or Down "-" button to Standby mode. If you press the button whose slot is installed...
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...the signals from the equipment which has been connected to display the SET UP menu. TH-42PWD8 INPUT MENU -/ VOL +/ ENTER/ INPUT MENU -/ VOL +/ ENTER/ Selecting the On-Screen Menu Language Press to the Plasma Display. Initial selections Selecting the input signal Select the input ...36) • In 2 screen display, the same input mode cannot be connected by pressing the INPUT button on the unit. • Input terminal will change as follows: • TH-37PWD8UK, TH-37PHD8UK INPUT1 INPUT2 PC IN • TH-42PWD8UK, TH-42PHD8UK, TH-50PHD8UK INPUT1 INPUT2 INPUT3 PC IN Notes:...
...the signals from the equipment which has been connected to display the SET UP menu. TH-42PWD8 INPUT MENU -/ VOL +/ ENTER/ INPUT MENU -/ VOL +/ ENTER/ Selecting the On-Screen Menu Language Press to the Plasma Display. Initial selections Selecting the input signal Select the input ...36) • In 2 screen display, the same input mode cannot be connected by pressing the INPUT button on the unit. • Input terminal will change as follows: • TH-37PWD8UK, TH-37PHD8UK INPUT1 INPUT2 PC IN • TH-42PWD8UK, TH-42PHD8UK, TH-50PHD8UK INPUT1 INPUT2 INPUT3 PC IN Notes:...
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... after-image to NORMAL. • If adjusting the PICTURE V-POS/V-SIZE in Panasonic AUTO with the Panasonic AUTO mode setting (see page 37). ASPECT Controls The Plasma Display will return to a former adjustment. Notes: • For PC signal input,...Panasonic AUTO mode is not possible. Note: Do not allow you to view the picture at its maximum size, including wide screen cinema format picture. [from the unit] Press repeatedly to enjoy viewing the picture at its standard 4:3 size. The size of 16:9 and 4:3 program material. The display will depend on the Plasma Display Panel...
... after-image to NORMAL. • If adjusting the PICTURE V-POS/V-SIZE in Panasonic AUTO with the Panasonic AUTO mode setting (see page 37). ASPECT Controls The Plasma Display will return to a former adjustment. Notes: • For PC signal input,...Panasonic AUTO mode is not possible. Note: Do not allow you to view the picture at its maximum size, including wide screen cinema format picture. [from the unit] Press repeatedly to enjoy viewing the picture at its standard 4:3 size. The size of 16:9 and 4:3 program material. The display will depend on the Plasma Display Panel...
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... to exit from PRESENT TIME SETUP. 27 PRESENT TIME SETUP PRESENT TIME OF DAY 99:99 SET PRESENT TIME OF DAY 99:99 Press to display the SET UP TIMER screen or PRESENT TIME SETUP screen. Then set . 3 Press to set up PRESENT TIME OF DAY. SET UP 1/2 SIGNAL COMPONENT/RGB... TIMER or PRESENT TIME SETUP. Note: Set cannot be selected unless PRESENT TIME OF DAY is set POWER ON TIME / POWER OFF TIME. 1 Press to display the SET UP menu. 2 Press to select Set. PRESENT TIME SETUP / SET UP TIMER The timer can switch the Plasma Display ON or OFF.
... to exit from PRESENT TIME SETUP. 27 PRESENT TIME SETUP PRESENT TIME OF DAY 99:99 SET PRESENT TIME OF DAY 99:99 Press to display the SET UP TIMER screen or PRESENT TIME SETUP screen. Then set . 3 Press to set up PRESENT TIME OF DAY. SET UP 1/2 SIGNAL COMPONENT/RGB... TIMER or PRESENT TIME SETUP. Note: Set cannot be selected unless PRESENT TIME OF DAY is set POWER ON TIME / POWER OFF TIME. 1 Press to display the SET UP menu. 2 Press to select Set. PRESENT TIME SETUP / SET UP TIMER The timer can switch the Plasma Display ON or OFF.
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...OSD LANGUAGE OFF ENGLISH (US) 3 Press to change the label of the Input signal to select INPUT LABEL. SET UP 1/2 Press to be displayed. Note: "POWER MANAGEMENT" and "AUTO POWER OFF" are effective during normal viewing (one picture screen) only. This function is enabled when ...: • 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 a signal during PC input mode. SIGNAL COMPONENT/RGB-IN SELECT Press to exit from PC (Mini D-sub) terminal.
...OSD LANGUAGE OFF ENGLISH (US) 3 Press to change the label of the Input signal to select INPUT LABEL. SET UP 1/2 Press to be displayed. Note: "POWER MANAGEMENT" and "AUTO POWER OFF" are effective during normal viewing (one picture screen) only. This function is enabled when ...: • 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 a signal during PC input mode. SIGNAL COMPONENT/RGB-IN SELECT Press to exit from PC (Mini D-sub) terminal.
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... illustrated below, an enlarged picture may be set up Plasma Displays in groups of 16 (4 × 4 (F)) Two options are selectable for MULTI DISPLAY By lining up with a Display number to select the MULTI DISPLAY SETUP. For this mode of operation, each plasma display has to be displayed across all screens. MULTI DISPLAY SETUP Press to select "ON" or "OFF".
... illustrated below, an enlarged picture may be set up Plasma Displays in groups of 16 (4 × 4 (F)) Two options are selectable for MULTI DISPLAY By lining up with a Display number to select the MULTI DISPLAY SETUP. For this mode of operation, each plasma display has to be displayed across all screens. MULTI DISPLAY SETUP Press to select "ON" or "OFF".
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... arrangement number. (A1-D4 : Refer to the following) MULTI DISPLAY SETUP MULTI DISPLAY SETUP ARRANGEMENT LOCATION OFF 2 × 2 A1 Display Number locations for each Plasma Display 4 Press to select ARRANGEMENT (2nd step). MULTI DISPLAY SETUP Press to select LOCATION. SET UP for MULTI DISPLAY How to set the Display location number for each arrangement. ( 2 × 2 (F) ) ( 3 × 3 (F) ) ( 4 × 4 (F) ) 6 Press...
... arrangement number. (A1-D4 : Refer to the following) MULTI DISPLAY SETUP MULTI DISPLAY SETUP ARRANGEMENT LOCATION OFF 2 × 2 A1 Display Number locations for each Plasma Display 4 Press to select ARRANGEMENT (2nd step). MULTI DISPLAY SETUP Press to select LOCATION. SET UP for MULTI DISPLAY How to set the Display location number for each arrangement. ( 2 × 2 (F) ) ( 3 × 3 (F) ) ( 4 × 4 (F) ) 6 Press...
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...other pictures with the picture or sound, this is normal and not indicative of malfunctioning. The brightness on both sides mode changes. The plasma display panel is manufactured using a video software program (such as this can be heard: This is not a malfunction. Do not allow a still...mode. It takes a while for service, determine the symptoms and make a few moments for the picture to display fixed images for TH-37PHD8UK, TH-42PHD8UK, TH-50PHD8UK] Whirring sounds can hear sounds coming from the unit. Examples of the screen do not light up. Symptoms ...
...other pictures with the picture or sound, this is normal and not indicative of malfunctioning. The brightness on both sides mode changes. The plasma display panel is manufactured using a video software program (such as this can be heard: This is not a malfunction. Do not allow a still...mode. It takes a while for service, determine the symptoms and make a few moments for the picture to display fixed images for TH-37PHD8UK, TH-42PHD8UK, TH-50PHD8UK] Whirring sounds can hear sounds coming from the unit. Examples of the screen do not light up. Symptoms ...
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... dimensions shown are subject to change without notice. Specifications TH-37PWD8UK TH-42PWD8UK 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 Plasma Display panel Drive method : AC type 37-inch, Drive method : AC type...
... dimensions shown are subject to change without notice. Specifications TH-37PWD8UK TH-42PWD8UK 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 Plasma Display panel Drive method : AC type 37-inch, Drive method : AC type...
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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...
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...
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...Plasma Display panel Contrast Ratio Screen size (No.of pixels) Operating condition Temperature Humidity Applicable signals Color System Scanning format PC signals Connection terminals AV COMPONENT/RGB PC SERIAL SPEAKERS (6 ȍ) Accessories Supplied Remote Control Transmitter Batteries Fixing bands Dimensions (W × H × D) Mass (weight) main unit only with speakers TH-50PHD8UK 120 V AC, 50.../60 Hz 440 W Save OFF 0.6 W, Save ON 0.4 W 0.1 W Drive method : AC type 50-inch, 16:9 aspect ratio 3000:1 43" 35/64 ...
...Plasma Display panel Contrast Ratio Screen size (No.of pixels) Operating condition Temperature Humidity Applicable signals Color System Scanning format PC signals Connection terminals AV COMPONENT/RGB PC SERIAL SPEAKERS (6 ȍ) Accessories Supplied Remote Control Transmitter Batteries Fixing bands Dimensions (W × H × D) Mass (weight) main unit only with speakers TH-50PHD8UK 120 V AC, 50.../60 Hz 440 W Save OFF 0.6 W, Save ON 0.4 W 0.1 W Drive method : AC type 50-inch, 16:9 aspect ratio 3000:1 43" 35/64 ...