Panasonic PT 37P1 User Manual

WARNING

RISK OF ELECTRIC

SHOCK. DO NOT OPEN

The lightning flash with arrow-head within a triangle is intended to tell the user that parts inside the product are a risk of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within a triangle is intended to tell the user that important operating and servicing

instructions are in the papers

with the appliance.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

Read Instructions

All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the appliance is operated.

Retain Instructions

The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference.

Heed Warnings

All warnings on the appliance and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.

Foiiow Instructions

All operating and use instructions should be followed.

Attachments

Do not use attachments/accessories not recommended by the product manufacturer as they may cause hazards.

Grounding or Polarization

This product may be equipped with either a polarized 2-wire AC line plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other) or a 3-wire grounding-type plug, a plug having a third (grounding) pin. The 2-wire polarized plug will fit into the power outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug. The 3-wire grounding-type plug will fit into a grounding type power outlet. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounding type plug.

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Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, pedestal, bracket, or table. The product may fall, causing serious

injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the'appliance. Use only with a cart, stand, pedestal, bracket, or table

recommended by the manufacturer, or sold with the product.

An appliance and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and

uneven surfaces may cause the appliance and cart combination to overturn.

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Power Sources

This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your appliance dealer or local power company.

Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

Power-Cord Protection

Power-supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the appliance.

Overloading

Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.

Object and Liquid Entry

Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or shortout parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.

Servicing

Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

Replacement Parts

When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock or other hazards.

Safety Check

Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the product is in proper operating condition.

Damage Requiring Service

Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: a. When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged. b. If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the product. c. If the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are

covered by the operating instructions as an improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will

often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to its norma! operation. d. If the product has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged. e. When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance - this indicates a need for service. f. If the product has been exposed to rain or water.

Cleaning

Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.

Water and Moisture

Do not use this product near water - for example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, and the like.

Ventilation

Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating, and these openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This product should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat register. This product should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer's instructions have been adhered to.

Dear Panasonic Customer

Welcome to the Panasonic family of customers. We hope that you will have many years of

enjoyment from your new Wide Plasma Display.

To obtain maximum benefit from your set, please read these Instructions before making any adjustments, and retain them for future reference. Retain your purchase receipt also, and note down the Model Number and Serial Number of your set in the space provided on the rear cover of these Instructions.

Table of Contents

IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE

Safety Precautions.......................................................5

Accessories

Accessories Supplied

Optional Accessories.................................................7

Remote Control Batteries............................................8

Quick Start Guide.........................................................9

Connections...............................................................9

Connect the Plug to the Wall Outlet

How to Turn the Power On......................................10

Select the input signal.............................................11

Basic Controls............................................................12

Connections................................................................13

FCC STATEMENT:

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in

a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.

FCC CAUTION:

Pursuant to 47CFR, Part 15.21 of the FCC rules, any changes or modifications to this monitor not expressly approved by Matsushita Electric Corporation of America could cause harmful interference and would void the user’s authority to operate this device.

To assure continued compliance, the shielded video cable with bonded ferrite cores provided as an optional accessory

must be used when connecting this Wide Plasma Display to a computer device.(Part # TSX4515-3) Also the ferrite core provided as a supplied accessory must be used when connecting this Wide Plasma Display to video equipment. {Refer to page 9,14 and 17)

CANADIAN NOTICE:

This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

AVIS CANADIEN:

Cet appareil numérique de ta classe A est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

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Flowchart of Menu.....................................................19

ASPECT Controls PICTURE POS7SIZE Controls

SURROUND Controls................................................24

PICTURE MODE Controls

Picture Menu..............................................................26

Sound Menu Signal Menu

Set up Menu...............................................................31

SERIAL terminal Troubleshooting Specifications

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IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE

WARNING: To prevent damage which may result in fire or shock hazard, do not expose this appliance to rain

or moisture.

WARNING: 1) To prevent electric shock, do not remove cover. No user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to

qualified service personnel.

2) Do not remove the grounding pin on the power plug. This apparatus is equipped with a three pin grounding-type power plug. This plug will only fit a grounding-type power outlet. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact an electrician. Do not defeat the purpose of the grounding plug.

Safety Precautions

WARNING

Set up

Do not place the Wide Plasma Display on sloped or unstable surfaces.

• The Wide Plasma Display may fall off or tip over.

Do not place any objects on top of the Wide Piasma Display.

• If water is spills onto the Wide Plasma Display or foreign objects get inside it, a short-circuit may occur which could result in fire or electric shock. If any foreign objects get inside the Wide Plasma Display, please consult an Authorized Service Center.

If using the pedestal (optional accessory), leave a space of 3 (10 cm) or more at the top, left and right, 2

^/s" (6 cm) or more at the bottom, and 2 Va" (7 cm) or more at the rear. If using some other setting-up method, leave a space of 3 (10 cm) or more at the top, bottom, left and right, and ^/a" (1.9 cm) or more at the rear.

When using the Wide Plasma Display

The Wide Plasma Display is designed to operate on 120 V AC, 50/60 Hz. Do not cover the ventilation holes.

• Doing so may cause the Wide Plasma Display to overheat, which can cause fire or damage to the Wide Plasma Display.

Securely insert the power cord plug as far as it will go.

• If the plug is not fully inserted, heat may be generated which could cause fire. If the plug is damaged or the wall

socket plate is loose, they should not be used.

Do not handle the power cord plug with wet hands.

• Doing so may cause electric shocks.

Do not do anything that might damage the power cable.When disconnecting the power cable, hold the plug, not the cable.

• Do not make any modifications, place heavy objects on, place near hot objects, heat, bend, twist or forcefully pull

the power cable. Doing so may cause damages to the power cable which can cause fire or electric shock. If damages to the cable suspected, have it repaired at an Authorized Service Center.

If the Wide Plasma Display is not in use for a long period of time, unplug the power cord from wall outlet.

If problems occur during use

If a problem occurs (such as no picture or no sound), or if smoke or an abnormal odor detected from the Wide Plasma Display, Unplug the power cord immediately.

• Continuous use of the Display under these conditions might cause fire or permanent damage to the unit. Have the

Display evaluated at an Authorized Service Center. Services to the Display by any unauthorized personnel are

strongly discouraged due to its high voltage dangerous nature.

If water or foreign objects get inside the Wide Plasma Display, if the Wide Plasma Display is dropped, or if the

cabinet becomes damaged, disconnect the power cord plug immediately.

• A short may occur, which could cause fire. Contact an Authorized Service Center for any repairs that need to be

made.

Safety Precautions

CAUTION

This Wide Plasma Display is for use only with the following optional accessories. Use with any other type of

optional accessories may cause instability which could result in the possibility of injury.

• Manufactured

• Manufactured Always be sure to ask a qualified technician to carry out set-up.

by Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. by Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. by Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. by Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. by Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. by Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.

Pedestal Wall stand Mobile stand Wall-hanging bracket (vertical) Wall-hanging bracket (angled) Ceiling unit

When using the Wide Plasma Display

Do not bring your hands, face or objects close to the ventilation holes of the Wide Plasma Display.

• Top of Wide Plasma Display is usually very hot due to high temperature exhaust air from ventilation holes. Bums or personal injuries can happen if any body parts brought too close. Placing any object near the top of the display could also result in heat damages to the object as well as to the Display due to its ventilation holes blocked.

Be sure to disconnect ali cables before moving the Wide Plasma Display.

• Moving the Display with its cables attached might damage the cables which in turn can cause fire or electric shock.

Cleaning and maintenance

The front of the display panel has been specially treated. Wipe the panel surface gently using only a soft, lintfree cloth.

• If the surface is particularly dirty, wipe with a soft, lint-free cloth which has been soaked in water to which a small amount of neutral detergent has been added, and then wipe it evenly with a dry cloth of the same type until the surface is dry.

• Do not scratch or hit the surface of the panel with fingernails or other hard objects. Furthermore, avoid contact with volatile substances such as insect sprays, solvents and thinners, otherwise the quality of the surface may be adversely affected.

If the cabinet becomes dirty, wipe it with a soft, dry cloth.

• If the cabinet is particularly dirty, soak the cloth in waterto which a small amount of neutral detergent has been added and then wring the cloth dry. Use this cloth to wipe the cabinet, and then wipe it dry with a dry cloth.

• Do not allow any detergent to come into direct contact with the surface of the Wide Plasma Display. If water droplets get inside the unit, operating problems may result.

• Avoid contact with volatile substances such as insect sprays, solvents and thinner, otherwise the quality of the cabinet surface may be adversely affected or the coating may peel off. Furthermore, do not leave it for long periods

in contact with articles made from rubber or PVC.

Disconnect the power plug from the wall outlet as a safety precaution before carrying out any cleaning.

• Electric shocks can result if this is not done.

Clean the power cable regularly to prevent it becoming dusty.

• Built-up dust on power cord plug can increase humidity which might damage the insulation and cause fire. Unplug the cord from wall outlet and clean it with a dry cloth.

TY-ST42PT1U TY-ST42PW1U TY-ST42PF1U TY-WK42PV1U TY-WK42PR1U TY-CE42PS1U

Note:

If still pictures from sources such as video games or computers are projected for tong periods, the image may become burned into the Wide Plasma Display panel (producing an “afterimage”).

Accessories

Accessories Supplied

Check that you have the accessories and items shown |

Operating Instruction book

Ferrite core TSK1027

Optional Accessories

• Speakers • Pedestal TY-SP42P1U {For PT-42P1) TY-ST42PT1U TY-SP37P1U (For PT-37P1)

Remote Control Transmitter

TNQE177

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Warranty

• Wall stand TY-ST42PW1U

Batteries for the Remote Control Transmitter

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(R6 (AA) Battery X 2)

• Mobile stand TY-ST42PF1U (For PT-42P1 Only)

• Wall-hanging bracket (vertical)

TY-WK42PV1U

• Wall-hanging bracket (angled)

TY-WK42PR1U

• Ceiling unit TY-CE42PS1U

• RS-232C Conversion cable TY-SCP02RS1U

• PC cable TSX4515-3

Remote Control Batteries

Press and slide off the battery cover

Note:

(1 ) Make sure that the batteries are fitted properly. (2) Do not mix old batteries with new batteries. Remove old, exhausted batteries immediately. (3) Do not mix different battery types, i.e. Alkaline and Manganese. Do not use rechargeable (Ni-Cad) batteries.

Insert batteries - note correct polarity

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Quick Start Guide

Connections

Connect the speakers.

When connecting the speakers, be sure to use only the optional accessory speakers.

Refer to the speakers Installation Manual for details on speaker installation. Fit the speakers and connect the speakers.

Rear

Connect equipment such as a VCR.

Connect the signal source equipment see pages 14 to 18. (Example) When connecting an S-VIDEO VCR.

Rear

Quick Start Guide Connect the Plug to the Wall Outlet

How to Turn the Power On

Push the Power switch on the Wide Plasma Display to turn the set on.

The Power Indicator will light.

Power-OFF Stand-by Power-ON

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Indicator not illuminated Red Green

Quick Start Guide Seiect the input signai

INPUT

Press the INPUT button to select the input video signal to be played back from the equipment such as a VCR which has been connected to the Wide Plasma Display.

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