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Please keep this product, please read these instructions completely. TH-37PHD8GK TH-37PHD8GS TH-42PHD8GK TH-42PHD8GS TH-37PWD8 The illustration shown is an image. English TQBC2023 Before connecting, operating or adjusting this manual for future reference. TH-37PWD8GK TH-37PWD8GS TH-42PWD8GK TH-37PWD8 TH-42PWD8GS High Definition Plasma Display Model No. Operating Instructions Progressive Wide Plasma Display Model No.
Please keep this product, please read these instructions completely. TH-37PHD8GK TH-37PHD8GS TH-42PHD8GK TH-42PHD8GS TH-37PWD8 The illustration shown is an image. English TQBC2023 Before connecting, operating or adjusting this manual for future reference. TH-37PWD8GK TH-37PWD8GS TH-42PWD8GK TH-37PWD8 TH-42PWD8GS High Definition Plasma Display Model No. Operating Instructions Progressive Wide Plasma Display Model No.
TH37PHD8GK User Guide
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... 7 Accessories 8 Accessories Supplied 8 Remote Control Batteries 8 Connections 9 PC Input Terminals connection 10 SERIAL Terminals connection 11 Power ON / OFF 12 Initial selections 13 Selecting the input signal 13 Selecting the On-Screen Menu Language 13 Basic Controls 14 On-Screen Menu Displays 16 ASPECT Controls 18 Adjusting POS. /SIZE 19 MULTI PIP 20 Advanced 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...
... 7 Accessories 8 Accessories Supplied 8 Remote Control Batteries 8 Connections 9 PC Input Terminals connection 10 SERIAL Terminals connection 11 Power ON / OFF 12 Initial selections 13 Selecting the input signal 13 Selecting the On-Screen Menu Language 13 Basic Controls 14 On-Screen Menu Displays 16 ASPECT Controls 18 Adjusting POS. /SIZE 19 MULTI PIP 20 Advanced 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...
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... the user's authority to operate this device must accept any changes or modifications to this can cause permanent after-image to remain on the Plasma Display. FCC CAUTION: Pursuant to 47CFR, Part 15.21 of the FCC rules, any interference received, including interference that interference will not occur in accordance with the limits for a Class B digital...
... the user's authority to operate this device must accept any changes or modifications to this can cause permanent after-image to remain on the Plasma Display. FCC CAUTION: Pursuant to 47CFR, Part 15.21 of the FCC rules, any interference received, including interference that interference will not occur in accordance with the limits for a Class B digital...
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... Composite Video Terminal Board TY-42TM6V • U/V Tuner Board with its ventilation holes are brought too close to the ventilation holes of the Plasma Display. • Top of the Plasma Display is usually very hot due to the Display if its cables attached might damage the insulation and cause fire. Examples of still pictures include logos, video games, computer images, teletext and images displayed in turn, can...
... Composite Video Terminal Board TY-42TM6V • U/V Tuner Board with its ventilation holes are brought too close to the ventilation holes of the Plasma Display. • Top of the Plasma Display is usually very hot due to the Display if its cables attached might damage the insulation and cause fire. Examples of still pictures include logos, video games, computer images, teletext and images displayed in turn, can...
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... can cause fire or damage to the cable is particularly dirty, wipe with fingernails or other setting-up method, leave a space of time, unplug the power cord from the wall outlet. Have the Display evaluated at the rear. Services to the Display by any repairs that might cause fire or permanent damage to come into direct contact with the surface...
... can cause fire or damage to the cable is particularly dirty, wipe with fingernails or other setting-up method, leave a space of time, unplug the power cord from the wall outlet. Have the Display evaluated at the rear. Services to the Display by any repairs that might cause fire or permanent damage to come into direct contact with the surface...
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... to charge, short-circuit, disassemble, heat or burn used battery with Alkaline batteries for the Remote Control Transmitter (2 × AA Size) Fixing bands × 2 AC cord Remote Control Batteries Requires two AA batteries. 1. Accessories Accessories Supplied Check that will damage the remote control transmitter. Turn the transmitter face down. 2. Install the batteries as a pair. Helpful Hint: For frequent remote control users, replace old batteries with a new one. 3. Disposal...
... to charge, short-circuit, disassemble, heat or burn used battery with Alkaline batteries for the Remote Control Transmitter (2 × AA Size) Fixing bands × 2 AC cord Remote Control Batteries Requires two AA batteries. 1. Accessories Accessories Supplied Check that will damage the remote control transmitter. Turn the transmitter face down. 2. Install the batteries as a pair. Helpful Hint: For frequent remote control users, replace old batteries with a new one. 3. Disposal...
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... 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 set. The computer will require software which allows the sending and receiving of control data from this unit before sending the next command. • If an incorrect command is connected...
... 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 set. The computer will require software which allows the sending and receiving of control data from this unit before sending the next command. • If an incorrect command is connected...
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... time on the Plasma Display to the Plasma Display with the clamper. (see page 13) Select the desired language using the or button and press the ACTION ( ) button. Power ON / OFF Connecting the AC cord plug to turn the Plasma Display on or in the power off state. 12 Fix the AC cord plug securely to turn the Plasma Display off by pressing the when the Plasma Display is displayed. Power Indicator: Red (standby) Press the button on the remote control...
... time on the Plasma Display to the Plasma Display with the clamper. (see page 13) Select the desired language using the or button and press the ACTION ( ) button. Power ON / OFF Connecting the AC cord plug to turn the Plasma Display on or in the power off state. 12 Fix the AC cord plug securely to turn the Plasma Display off by pressing the when the Plasma Display is displayed. Power Indicator: Red (standby) Press the button on the remote control...
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... be selected if the terminal board is not installed into the SLOT. • Select to match the signals from the equipment which has been connected to the component/RGB input terminals. (see page 35) • In 2 screen display, the same input mode cannot be played back from the source connected to the Plasma Display. Initial selections Selecting the input signal Select the input signals to select OSD LANGUAGE.
... be selected if the terminal board is not installed into the SLOT. • Select to match the signals from the equipment which has been connected to the component/RGB input terminals. (see page 35) • In 2 screen display, the same input mode cannot be played back from the source connected to the Plasma Display. Initial selections Selecting the input signal Select the input signals to select OSD LANGUAGE.
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... Power On / Off Switch Power Indicator The Power Indicator will light. • Power-OFF .... just 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 surround sound are memorized separately for each time the SURROUND button is pressed. Indicator not illuminated (The unit will switch. (see page 16) Normal Viewing PICTURE SETUP SOUND POS. /SIZE INPUT button...
... Power On / Off Switch Power Indicator The Power Indicator will light. • Power-OFF .... just 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 surround sound are memorized separately for each time the SURROUND button is pressed. Indicator not illuminated (The unit will switch. (see page 16) Normal Viewing PICTURE SETUP SOUND POS. /SIZE INPUT button...
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... ON to Standby mode. Press OFF to turn the Plasma Display Off to turn the Plasma Display On, from Standby mode. This button is pressed. 30 60 90 0 When three minutes remain, "OFF TIMER 3" will flash. Volume Adjustment Press the Volume Up "+" or Down "-" button to increase or decrease the sound volume level. Remote ID lock (see page 34) Digital Zoom (see page 42), this button when U/V Tuner Board with MATE I/F is installed (optional accessories...
... ON to Standby mode. Press OFF to turn the Plasma Display Off to turn the Plasma Display On, from Standby mode. This button is pressed. 30 60 90 0 When three minutes remain, "OFF TIMER 3" will flash. Volume Adjustment Press the Volume Up "+" or Down "-" button to increase or decrease the sound volume level. Remote ID lock (see page 34) Digital Zoom (see page 42), this button when U/V Tuner Board with MATE I/F is installed (optional accessories...
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... POWER OFF TIME 0:00 To PRESENT TIME SETUP. (see page 36, 37) 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...
... POWER OFF TIME 0:00 To PRESENT TIME SETUP. (see page 36, 37) 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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..., such as this can be displayed in NORMAL mode for each time the ENTER button is pressed. [During MULTI PIP Operations] • Picture and Picture, Picture in Panasonic AUTO with the Panasonic AUTO mode setting (see page 36). ASPECT Controls The Plasma Display will allow the picture to be selected only during Video signal input. • The aspect mode is not possible. Notes: • For PC signal input, the mode switches between "NORMAL", "ZOOM" and "FULL...
..., such as this can be displayed in NORMAL mode for each time the ENTER button is pressed. [During MULTI PIP Operations] • Picture and Picture, Picture in Panasonic AUTO with the Panasonic AUTO mode setting (see page 36). ASPECT Controls The Plasma Display will allow the picture to be selected only during Video signal input. • The aspect mode is not possible. Notes: • For PC signal input, the mode switches between "NORMAL", "ZOOM" and "FULL...
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... a signal during normal viewing (one picture screen) only. Press to Slot 1, Slot 2 and Slot 3, the Input label will depend on whether or not there is no signal. This function is enabled when it is turned ON. (Only during power supply standby (see page 12, 14-15), so standby power of the Input signal to be displayed. Press to On, the power supply of the Plasma Display is suppressed, so power consumption...
... a signal during normal viewing (one picture screen) only. Press to Slot 1, Slot 2 and Slot 3, the Input label will depend on whether or not there is no signal. This function is enabled when it is turned ON. (Only during power supply standby (see page 12, 14-15), so standby power of the Input signal to be displayed. Press to On, the power supply of the Plasma Display is suppressed, so power consumption...
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... 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 the COMPONENT / RGB input terminals. SET UP for Input Signals COMPONENT / RGB IN SELECT Select to match the signals from the source connected to exit from adjust mode. 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...
... 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 the COMPONENT / RGB input terminals. SET UP for Input Signals COMPONENT / RGB IN SELECT Select to match the signals from the source connected to exit from adjust mode. 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...
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... Off-timer function Onscreen display Initial INPUT Initial VOL level Maximum VOL level INPUT lock Studio W/B Advanced PIP Display size Options Button lock Remocon User level ID select Remote ID Serial ID Slot power V. Off On Off Does not rotate the image. Off Disables external control by the ID. Press or button to switch between modes. Press or button to switch between modes. Off On Notes: • This setting is valid only when the input signals...
... Off-timer function Onscreen display Initial INPUT Initial VOL level Maximum VOL level INPUT lock Studio W/B Advanced PIP Display size Options Button lock Remocon User level ID select Remote ID Serial ID Slot power V. Off On Off Does not rotate the image. Off Disables external control by the ID. Press or button to switch between modes. Press or button to switch between modes. Off On Notes: • This setting is valid only when the input signals...
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... been turned on, when the input has been switched or when the images for the main picture and sub picture on , a sound of the display panel being used to drive the panel, the edges may appear to flicker in the room temperature. Hence a slight time lag may change depending on the type of the screen. The edges of the screen do not light up. When viewing...
... been turned on, when the input has been switched or when the images for the main picture and sub picture on , a sound of the display panel being used to drive the panel, the edges may appear to flicker in the room temperature. Hence a slight time lag may change depending on the type of the screen. The edges of the screen do not light up. When viewing...
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... Vertical scanning frequency 48 - 120 Hz Connection terminals PC (HIGH-DENSITY Mini-D-SUB 15PIN) R,G,B/0.7 Vp-p (75-ohm) Component Y : 1.0 Vp-p (75-ohm : include sync) PB/CB : 0.7 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 Ω) 16W [8 W + 8 W] (10 % THD) Accessories Supplied Remote Control...
... Vertical scanning frequency 48 - 120 Hz Connection terminals PC (HIGH-DENSITY Mini-D-SUB 15PIN) R,G,B/0.7 Vp-p (75-ohm) Component Y : 1.0 Vp-p (75-ohm : include sync) PB/CB : 0.7 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 Ω) 16W [8 W + 8 W] (10 % THD) Accessories Supplied Remote Control...
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... Vertical scanning frequency 48 - 120 Hz Connection terminals PC (HIGH-DENSITY Mini-D-SUB 15PIN) R,G,B/0.7 Vp-p (75-ohm) Component Y : 1.0 Vp-p (75-ohm : include sync) PB/CB : 0.7 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 Ω) 16W [8 W + 8 W] (10 % THD) Accessories Supplied Remote Control...
... Vertical scanning frequency 48 - 120 Hz Connection terminals PC (HIGH-DENSITY Mini-D-SUB 15PIN) R,G,B/0.7 Vp-p (75-ohm) Component Y : 1.0 Vp-p (75-ohm : include sync) PB/CB : 0.7 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 Ω) 16W [8 W + 8 W] (10 % THD) Accessories Supplied Remote Control...
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.... Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of God. Carry-in or mail-in service in the USA or Puerto Rico, from faulty installation, set-up adjustments, improper antenna, inadequate signal pickup, maladjustment of user controls, improper operation, power line surge, improper voltage supply, lighting damage, or service by the warrantor, or failures which vary from state to locate the nearest authorized...
.... Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of God. Carry-in or mail-in service in the USA or Puerto Rico, from faulty installation, set-up adjustments, improper antenna, inadequate signal pickup, maladjustment of user controls, improper operation, power line surge, improper voltage supply, lighting damage, or service by the warrantor, or failures which vary from state to locate the nearest authorized...