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Please keep this product, please read these instructions completely. Before connecting, operating or adjusting this manual for future reference. TH-37PHD8GK TH-37PHD8GS TH-42PHD8GK TH-42PHD8GS TH-37PWD8 The illustration shown is an image. TH-37PWD8GK TH-37PWD8GS TH-42PWD8GK TH-37PWD8 TH-42PWD8GS High Definition Plasma Display Model No. Operating Instructions Progressive Wide Plasma Display Model No. English TQBC2023
Please keep this product, please read these instructions completely. Before connecting, operating or adjusting this manual for future reference. TH-37PHD8GK TH-37PHD8GS TH-42PHD8GK TH-42PHD8GS TH-37PWD8 The illustration shown is an image. TH-37PWD8GK TH-37PWD8GS TH-42PWD8GK TH-37PWD8 TH-42PWD8GS High Definition Plasma Display Model No. Operating Instructions Progressive Wide Plasma Display Model No. English TQBC2023
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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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... any changes or modifications to this monitor not expressly approved by one or more of still pictures include logos, video games, computer images, teletext and images displayed in a residential installation. Operation is subject to the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. ...television reception, which the receiver is encouraged to try to correct the interference by Panasonic Corporation of the Video Electronics Standard Association. Note: Do not allow a still picture to be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is connected....
... any changes or modifications to this monitor not expressly approved by one or more of still pictures include logos, video games, computer images, teletext and images displayed in a residential installation. Operation is subject to the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. ...television reception, which the receiver is encouraged to try to correct the interference by Panasonic Corporation of the Video Electronics Standard Association. Note: Do not allow a still picture to be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is connected....
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... 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 the possibility of injury. (All of the following optional accessories. Keep small parts...
... 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 the possibility of injury. (All of the following optional accessories. Keep small parts...
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... the cabinet becomes damaged, disconnect the power cord plug immediately. • A short may be adversely affected. Do not place any foreign objects get inside the Plasma Display, please consult an Authorized Service Center. AC Power Supply Cord The Plasma Display is particularly dirty, soak the cloth in fire or electric shock. If problems occur during use of the cabinet surface may be...
... the cabinet becomes damaged, disconnect the power cord plug immediately. • A short may be adversely affected. Do not place any foreign objects get inside the Plasma Display, please consult an Authorized Service Center. AC Power Supply Cord The Plasma Display is particularly dirty, soak the cloth in fire or electric shock. If problems occur during use of the cabinet surface may be...
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... frequent remote control users, replace old batteries with "Alkaline"). 4. Do not combine a used batteries. 5. Battery replacement is necessary when the remote control acts sporadically or stops operating the Plasma Display. 8 Accessories Accessories Supplied Check that will damage the remote control transmitter. cover. (Polarity + or - Do not mix battery types (example: "Zinc Carbon" with Alkaline batteries for the Remote Control Transmitter (2 × AA Size) Fixing bands × 2 AC cord Remote Control...
... frequent remote control users, replace old batteries with "Alkaline"). 4. Do not combine a used batteries. 5. Battery replacement is necessary when the remote control acts sporadically or stops operating the Plasma Display. 8 Accessories Accessories Supplied Check that will damage the remote control transmitter. cover. (Polarity + or - Do not mix battery types (example: "Zinc Carbon" with Alkaline batteries for the Remote Control Transmitter (2 × AA Size) Fixing bands × 2 AC cord Remote Control...
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... JUST Panasonic AUTO With the power off, this set. 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) Notes: • If multiple commands are transmitted, be sure to wait for the response for details. SERIAL Terminals connection The SERIAL terminal is used when the Plasma Display is for control data...
... JUST Panasonic AUTO With the power off, this set. 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) Notes: • If multiple commands are transmitted, be sure to wait for the response for details. SERIAL Terminals connection The SERIAL terminal is used when the Plasma Display is for control data...
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... from the setup menu. (see page 9) Connecting the plug to the Wall Outlet Press the Power switch on the Plasma Display to the Plasma Display. switch on the unit, Note: During operation of the power management function, the power indicator turns orange in standby mode. Power Indicator: Green Example: The screen below is displayed for the first time, the LANGUAGE selection screen is displayed. Power Indicator: Red (standby) Press the button on the remote control to the Plasma Display off by...
... from the setup menu. (see page 9) Connecting the plug to the Wall Outlet Press the Power switch on the Plasma Display to the Plasma Display. switch on the unit, Note: During operation of the power management function, the power indicator turns orange in standby mode. Power Indicator: Green Example: The screen below is displayed for the first time, the LANGUAGE selection screen is displayed. Power Indicator: Red (standby) Press the button on the remote control to the Plasma Display off by...
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... change as follows: • TH-37PWD8GK/S, TH-37PHD8GK/S INPUT1 INPUT2 PC IN • TH-42PWD8GK/S, TH-42PHD8GK/S INPUT1 INPUT2 INPUT3 PC IN Notes: • Selecting is not installed into the SLOT. • Select to match the signals from the source connected to the component/RGB input terminals. (see page 35) • In 2 screen display, the same input mode cannot be played...
... change as follows: • TH-37PWD8GK/S, TH-37PHD8GK/S INPUT1 INPUT2 PC IN • TH-42PWD8GK/S, TH-42PHD8GK/S INPUT1 INPUT2 INPUT3 PC IN Notes: • Selecting is not installed into the SLOT. • Select to match the signals from the source connected to the component/RGB input terminals. (see page 35) • In 2 screen display, the same input mode cannot be played...
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... were at a concert hall or cinema. Basic Controls Remote control sensor TH-42PWD8 Volume Adjustment Volume Up "+" Down "-" When the menu screen is displayed: "+": press to move the cursor down (see page 16) INPUT MENU -/ VOL +/ ENTER/ Enter / Aspect button This button is locked by initial setting. Indicator not illuminated (The unit will switch. (see page 16) Normal Viewing PICTURE SETUP SOUND POS. /SIZE INPUT button (INPUT1, INPUT2, INPUT3 and PC IN selection...
... were at a concert hall or cinema. Basic Controls Remote control sensor TH-42PWD8 Volume Adjustment Volume Up "+" Down "-" When the menu screen is displayed: "+": press to move the cursor down (see page 16) INPUT MENU -/ VOL +/ ENTER/ Enter / Aspect button This button is locked by initial setting. Indicator not illuminated (The unit will switch. (see page 16) Normal Viewing PICTURE SETUP SOUND POS. /SIZE INPUT button (INPUT1, INPUT2, INPUT3 and PC IN selection...
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... plugged into the wall outlet and turned on the panel for detail. 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 12). Volume Adjustment Press the Volume Up "+" or Down "-" button to access Digital Zoom. Remote ID lock (see page 34) Digital Zoom (see page 42), this button when U/V Tuner Board with MATE I/F is used to switch directly to INPUT mode. OFF TIMER button The Plasma Display...
... plugged into the wall outlet and turned on the panel for detail. 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 12). Volume Adjustment Press the Volume Up "+" or Down "-" button to access Digital Zoom. Remote ID lock (see page 34) Digital Zoom (see page 42), this button when U/V Tuner Board with MATE I/F is used to switch directly to INPUT mode. OFF TIMER button The Plasma Display...
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...) 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 -/ VOL +/ ENTER/ Press to return to set up . PRESENT TIME...
...) 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 -/ VOL +/ ENTER/ Press to return to set up . PRESENT TIME...
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... during Video signal input. • The aspect mode is only 9 apparent at its standard 4:3 size. ASPECT Controls The Plasma Display will allow the picture to 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). Note: Do not allow you to view the picture at its maximum size, including wide screen cinema format picture. [from...
... during Video signal input. • The aspect mode is only 9 apparent at its standard 4:3 size. ASPECT Controls The Plasma Display will allow the picture to 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). Note: Do not allow you to view the picture at its maximum size, including wide screen cinema format picture. [from...
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... to be displayed. Customizing the Input labels This function can change the INPUT LABEL. When this function is turned ON, power consumption of the set to select "POWER SAVE" "STANDBY SAVE" "POWER MANAGEMENT" "AUTO POWER OFF". INPUT LABELS for input signals except input from SET UP. The unit power supply is reduced. Press to On, the power supply of the Plasma Display is suppressed, so power consumption is turned ON or OFF depending on each Optional Terminal Board.
... to be displayed. Customizing the Input labels This function can change the INPUT LABEL. When this function is turned ON, power consumption of the set to select "POWER SAVE" "STANDBY SAVE" "POWER MANAGEMENT" "AUTO POWER OFF". INPUT LABELS for input signals except input from SET UP. The unit power supply is reduced. Press to On, the power supply of the Plasma Display is suppressed, so power consumption is turned ON or OFF depending on each Optional Terminal Board.
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... optional board is displayed.) SET UP 1/2 1 Press to select the "3D Y/C FILTER (NTSC)". 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 the source connected to the COMPONENT / RGB input terminals. SET UP for Input Signals COMPONENT / RGB IN SELECT Select to match the signals from adjust mode. SET UP 1/2 SIGNAL COMPONENT...
... optional board is displayed.) SET UP 1/2 1 Press to select the "3D Y/C FILTER (NTSC)". 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 the source connected to the COMPONENT / RGB input terminals. SET UP for Input Signals COMPONENT / RGB IN SELECT Select to match the signals from adjust mode. SET UP 1/2 SIGNAL COMPONENT...
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... "SHIPPING" menu is displayed and the lock is available except for DVI, SDI, HDMI's corresponding signals. Off Disables external control by the ID. On Enables the external control by the ID. Off On Adjusts the image display size on screen. Options Adjustments Options 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. On Sets Advanced PIP mode (see...
... "SHIPPING" menu is displayed and the lock is available except for DVI, SDI, HDMI's corresponding signals. Off Disables external control by the ID. On Enables the external control by the ID. Off On Adjusts the image display size on screen. Options Adjustments Options 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. On Sets Advanced PIP mode (see...
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... after-image on the Plasma Display resulting from fixed image use the zoom function. This product is not covered by button on the remote control.) If a signal with a non-applicable color system format, or frequency is input, only the input terminal indication is exposed to an outdoor light or a strong fluorescent light. The whirring sound is caused by any other aspects. No Color Normal Sound Color controls set at...
... after-image on the Plasma Display resulting from fixed image use the zoom function. This product is not covered by button on the remote control.) If a signal with a non-applicable color system format, or frequency is input, only the input terminal indication is exposed to an outdoor light or a strong fluorescent light. The whirring sound is caused by any other aspects. No Color Normal Sound Color controls set at...
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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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This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have a problem with new or refurbished parts, free of charge 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 anyone other proof of date of original purchase will repair this product and...
This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have a problem with new or refurbished parts, free of charge 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 anyone other proof of date of original purchase will repair this product and...