Panasonic TH-37PG9W, TH-42PG9W User Manual

Operating Instructions

Progressive Wide Hospitality Plasma Display

Model No. TH-37PG9W

TH-42PG9W

The illustration shown is an image.

Please read these instructions before operating your set and retain them for future reference.

English

TQBC2112

Dear Panasonic Customer

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

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Table of Contents

Important Safety Notice ...........................................	3
Safety Precautions ...................................................	4
Accessories ..............................................................	7
Accessories Supply .................................................	7
Connections..............................................................	8
PC Input Terminals connection................................	9
SERIAL Terminals connection ...............................	10
COMPONENT / RGB IN connection .....................	11
RGB signal (R, G, B) .............................................	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 (For preventing after-images) .........	28
Setup of Screensaver Time ...................................	29
Reduces screen after-image .................................	29
Side Panel Adjustment ..........................................	30
Reduces power consumption ...............................	31
Customizing the Input labels .................................	31
Setup for Input Signals ..........................................	32
Component / RGB-in select...................................	32
3D Y/C Filter..........................................................	32
Colour system / Panasonic Auto ...........................	33
Cinema reality / P-NR............................................	33
Sync ......................................................................	34
H-Freq. (kHz) / V-Freq. (Hz) ..................................	34
Options Adjustments .............................................	35
Shipping condition.................................................	38
Troubleshooting .....................................................	39
COMPONENT/RGB/PC input signals....................	40
Specifications .........................................................	41

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Important Safety Notice

WARNING

1)To prevent damage which may result in fire or shock hazard, do not expose this appliance to dripping or splashing.

Do not place containers with water (flower vase, cups, cosmetics, etc.) above the set. (including on shelves above, etc.)

No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, should be placed on / above the set.

2)To prevent electric shock, do not remove cover. No user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.

3)Do not remove the earthing pin on the power plug. This apparatus is equipped with a three pin earthing-type power plug. This plug will only fit an earthing-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 earthing plug.

4)To prevent electric shock, ensure the earthing pin on the AC cord power plug is securely connected.

CAUTION

This appliance is intended for use in environments which are relatively free of electromagnetic fields.

Using this appliance near sources of strong electromagnetic fields or where electrical noise may overlap with the input signals could cause the picture and sound to wobble or cause interference such as noise to appear.

To avoid the possibility of harm to this appliance, keep it away from sources of strong electromagnetic fields.

Trademark Credits

•VGA is a trademark of International Business Machines Corporation.

•Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple Computer, USA.

•S-VGA is a registered trademark of the video Electronics Standard Association.

Even if no special notation has been made of company or product trademarks, these trademarks have been fully respected.

Note:

Do not allow a still picture to be displayed for an extended period, as this can cause a permanent after-image to remain on the Plasma Display.

Examples of still pictures include logos, video games, computer images, teletext and images displayed in 4:3 mode.

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Safety Precautions

WARNING

Setup

This 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.

(All of the following accessories are manufactured by Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.)

• Pedestal ...............................................................	TY-ST09GR-S
• Wall-hanging bracket (vertical).............................	TY-WK42PV3W
• Wall-hanging bracket (angled) .............................	TY-WK42PR2W, TY-WK42PR3W
• BNC Component Video Terminal Board...............	TY-42TM6A
• BNC Composite Video Terminal Board ................	TY-42TM6B
• BNC Dual Video Terminal Board..........................	TY-FB9BD
• SCART Terminal Board ........................................	TY-FB8SC
• RCA Component Video Terminal Board...............	TY-42TM6Z
• RCA Composite Video Terminal Board ................	TY-42TM6V
• RGB (Digital) Terminal Board...............................	TY-42TM6D
• PC Input Terminal Board ......................................	TY-42TM6P
• HDMI Terminal Board...........................................	TY-FB8HM
• SCART Terminal Board ........................................	TY-FB8SC
• Ir Through Terminal Board ...................................	TY-FB9RT
• U/V Tuner Board with Hospitality Port..................	TY-FB8TA (except for Philippines, Kuwait)
• Set Up Loader ......................................................	TY-RM09SL

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

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

• The Plasma Display may fall off or tip over.

Do not place any objects on top of the Plasma Display.

•If water is spills onto the 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 Plasma Display, please consult your local Panasonic dealer.

For sufficient ventilation;

If using the pedestal (optional accessory) for the Plasma Display, leave a space of at least 10 cm at the top, left and right, at least 6 cm at the bottom, and at least 7 cm at the rear. If using some other setting-up method, leave a space of at least 10 cm at the top, bottom, left and right, and at least 7 cm at the rear.

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Safety Precautions

When using the Plasma Display

The Plasma Display is designed to operate on 220 - 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz.

Do not cover the ventilation holes.

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

Do not stick any foreign objects into the Plasma Display.

•Do not insert any metal or flammable objects into the ventilations holes or drop them onto the Plasma Display, as doing so can cause fire or electric shock.

Do not remove the cover or modify it in any way.

•High voltages which can cause severe electric shocks are present inside the Plasma Display. For any inspection, adjustment and repair work, please contact your local Panasonic dealer.

Securely insert the power supply 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 is loose, they shall not be used.

Do not handle the power supply plug with wet hands.

• Doing so may cause electric shocks.

Do not do anything that may damage the power cable. When disconnecting the power cable, pull on the plug body, not the cable.

•Do not damage the cable, make any modifications to it, place heavy objects on top of it, heat it, place it near any hot objects, twist it, bend it excessively or pull it. To do so may cause fire and electric shock. If the power cable is damaged, have it repaired at your local Panasonic dealer.

If the Plasma Display is not going to be used for any prolonged length of time, unplug the power supply plug from the wall outlet.

If problems occur during use

If a problem occurs (such as no picture or no sound), or if smoke or an abnormal odour starts to come out from the Plasma Display, immediately unplug the power supply plug from the wall outlet.

•If you continue to use the Plasma Display in this condition, fire or electric shock could result. After checking that the smoke has stopped, contact your local Panasonic dealer so that the necessary repairs can be made. Repairing the Plasma Display yourself is extremely dangerous, and shall never be done.

If water or foreign objects get inside the Plasma Display, if the Plasma Display is dropped, or if the cabinet becomes damages, disconnect the power supply plug immediately.

•A short circuit may occur, which could cause fire. Contact your local Panasonic dealer for any repairs that need to be made.

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Safety Precautions

CAUTION

When using the Plasma Display

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

•Heated air comes out from the ventilation holes at the top of Plasma Display will be hot. Do not bring your hands or face, or objects which cannot withstand heat, close to this port, otherwise burns or deformation could result.

Be sure to disconnect all cables before moving the Plasma Display.

•If the Plasma Display is moved while some of the cables are still connected, the cables may become damaged, and fire or electric shock could result.

Disconnect the power supply plug from the wall socket 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.

•If dust built up on the power cord plug, the resultant humidity can damage the insulation, which could result in fire. Pull the power cord plug out from the wall outlet and wipe the mains lead with a dry cloth.

This Plasma Display radiates infrared rays, therefore it may affect other infrared communication equipment. Install your infrared sensor in a place away from direct or reflected light from your Plasma Display.

Cleaning and maintenance

The front of the display panel has been specially treated. Wipe the panel surface gently using only a cleaning cloth or a soft, lint-free cloth.

•If the surface is particularly dirty, wipe with a soft, lint-free cloth which has been soaked in pure water or 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, otherwise the surface may become damaged. Furthermore, avoid contact with volatile substances such as insect sprays, solvents and thinner, 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 water to 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 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.

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Accessories

Accessories Supply

Check that you have the accessories and items shown

Operating Instruction book							Power supply cord

Fixing bands × 2

The remote control is not included with this set. Available for purchase separately. Object model : EUR7636070R

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Connections

– AC cord fixing			AC cord connection (see page 12)
1	Connect power plug to		How to fix:	How to release:
	the socket of the main
			Fix by pushing in until a	Pull up while drawing in
	body.	1
			clicking sound is heard.	the knob.
2	Fix the clamper.

2

– Cable fixing bands Secure any excess cables with bands as required.

Pass the attached cable fixing band through the clip as shown in the figure.

To secure cables connected to Terminals, wrap the cable fixing band around them then pass the pointed end through the locking block, as shown in the figure.

While ensuring there is sufficient slack in cables to minimize stress (especially in the power cord), firmly bind all cables with the supplied fixing band.

		To tighten:		To loosen:
				Push the catch
		Pull
1	2			Pull
R AUDIO L PR/CR/R PB/CB/B Y/G					AUDIO
COMPONENT/RGB IN	SLOT 1 2 3
SLOT1		SLOT2	SLOT3	PC IN	SERIAL
COMPONENT/RGB IN		Optional Terminal	From EXTERNAL		From SERIAL Terminal
and Audio IN Terminals		Board Insert Slot	monitor terminal on		on Computer
(see page 11)		(covered)	Computer (see page 9)		(see page 10)

Note:

At factory shipment, Terminal board is installed in SLOT 1 only.

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Connections

PC Input Terminals connection

COMPUTER

AUDIO

PC IN

Conversion adapter
(if necessary)	Mini D-sub 15p
	RGB
	PC cable

Audio	Stereo plug

Connect a cable which matches

the audio output terminal on the computer.

Notes:

•Due to space limitations, occasionally you may have trouble connecting Mini D-sub 15P cable with ferrite core to PC input Terminal.

•Computer signals which can be input are those with a horizontal scanning frequency of 15 to 110 kHz and vertical scanning frequency of 48 to 120 Hz. (However, the image will not be displayed properly if the signals exceed 1,200 lines.)

•The display resolution is a maximum of 640 × 480 dots (TH-37PG9W, TH-42PG9W) when the aspect mode is set to “4:3”, and 852 × 480 dots (TH-37PG9W, TH-42PG9W) when the aspect mode is set to “16:9”. If the display resolution exceeds these maximums, it may not be possible to show fine detail with sufficient clarity.

•The PC input terminals are DDC1/2B-compatible. If the computer being connected is not DDC1/2B-compatible, you will need to make setting changes to the computer at the time of connection.

•Some PC models cannot be connected to the set.

•There is no need to use an adapter for computers with DOS/V compatible Mini D-sub 15P terminal.

•The computer shown in the illustration is for example purposes only.

•Additional equipment and cables shown are not supplied with this set.

•Do not set the horizontal and vertical scanning frequencies for PC signals which are above or below the specified frequency range.

Signal Names for Mini D-sub 15P Connector
						Pin No.	Signal Name	Pin No.	Signal Name	Pin No.	Signal Name
11	12	13		14	15	1	R (PR/CR)	6	GND (Ground)	11	NC (not connected)
6	7	8	9	10		2	G (Y)	7	GND (Ground)	12	SDA
1	2	3		4	5
						3	B (PB/CB)	8	GND (Ground)	13	HD/SYNC
Pin Layout for PC Input						4	NC (not connected)	9	NC (not connected)	14	VD
Terminal						5	GND (Ground)	10	GND (Ground)	15	SCL

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Connections

SERIAL Terminals connection

The SERIAL terminal is used when the Plasma Display is controlled by a computer.

COMPUTER

	6	7	8		9
	1	2	3	4	5
RS-232C Straight cable	SERIAL
	Pin layout for RS-232C

D-sub 9p

Notes:

•Use the RS-232C cable to connect the computer to the Plasma Display.

•The computer shown is for example purposes only.

•Additional equipment and cables shown are not supplied with this set.

The SERIAL terminal conforms to the RS-232C interface specification, so that the Plasma Display can be controlled by a computer which is connected to this terminal.

The computer will require software which allows the sending and receiving of control data which satisfies the conditions given below. Use a computer application such as programming language software. Refer to the documentation for the computer application for details.

Communication parameters

Signal level	RS-232C compliant
Synchronization method	Asynchronous
Baud rate	9600 bps
Parity	None
Character length	8 bits
Stop bit	1 bit
Flow control	-

Basic format for control data

The transmission of control data from the computer starts with a STX signal, followed by the command, the parameters, and lastly an ETX signal in that order. If there are no parameters, then the parameter signal does not need to be sent.

STX C1 C2 C3 : P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 ETX

	Colon	Parameter(s)	End
Start	3-character	(1 - 5 bytes)	(03h)
(02h)	command (3 bytes)

Notes:

•If multiple commands are transmitted, be sure to wait for the response for the first command to come from this unit before sending the next command.

•If an incorrect command is sent by mistake, this unit will send an “ER401” command back to the computer.

	RS-232C Conversion cable
	D-sub 9-pin female	Details
	2	R X D
	3	T X D
	5	GND
	4 • 6	Non use
	7	Shorted
	8
	1 • 9	NC

Command

	Command	Parameter	Control details
	PON	None	Power ON
	POF	None	Power OFF
	AVL	**	Volume 00 - 63
	AMT	0	Audio mute OFF
		1	Audio mute ON
	IMS	None	Input select (toggle)
		SL1	Slot1 input
		SL2	Slot2 input
		SL3	Slot3 input
		PC1	PC input
	DAM	None	Screen mode select (toggle)
		NORM	4 : 3
		ZOOM	Zoom
		FULL	16 : 9
		JUST	Just
		SELF	Panasonic Auto

With the power off, this display responds to PON command only.

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Connections

COMPONENT / RGB IN connection

Example of input signal source

DVD PLAYER

Digital TV Set-Top-Box

(DTV-STB)

R AUDIO L PR/CR/R PB/CB/B	Y/G
COMPONENT/RGB IN	SLOT 1 2 3
SLOT1	SLOT2	SLOT3

R L	PR PB Y
AUDIOOUT	DVD(Y, PB,PR)OUT

Notes:

•Change the “Component / RGB-in select” setting in the “SET UP” menu to “COMPONENT”. (see page 32)

•Additional equipment, cables shown are not supplied with this set.

RGB signal (R, G, B)

Computer

RGB Camcorder

or

VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT	R AUDIO L PR/CR/R PB/CB/B Y/G
	COMPONENT/RGB IN

Notes:

•Change the “Component / RGB-in select” setting in the “SET UP” menu to “RGB”. (see page 32)

•Additional equipment, cables shown are not supplied with this set.

•SYNC ON G signal is needed. (see page 34)

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Power On / Off

Connecting the AC cord plug to the Plasma Display.

Fix the AC cord plug securely to the Plasma

Display with the clamper. (see page 8)

Connecting the plug to the Wall Outlet

Note:

Main plug types vary between countries. The power plug shown

at right may, therefore, not be the type fitted to your set.

Press the Power switch on the Plasma Display to turn the set

on: Power-On.

Remote Control Sensor

Power Indicator: Green

Example: The screen below is displayed for a while after the

Plasma Display is turned on (setting condition is an

example).

Power Indicator

Press the button on the remote control to turn the Plasma Display off.

Power Indicator: Red (standby)

Press the button on the remote control to turn the Plasma Display on.

Power Indicator: Green

Turn the power to the Plasma Display off by pressing the switch on the unit, when the Plasma Display is on or in standby mode.

Note:

During operation of the power management function, the power indicator turns orange in the power off state.

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Initial selections

Selecting the input signal

Select the input signals to be connected by installing the optional Terminal Boards.

Press to select the input signal to be played back from the equipment which has been connected to the Plasma Display.

Input signals will change as follow:

INPUT1 INPUT2 INPUT3 PC IN

Notes:

•Selecting is also possible by pressing the INPUT button on the unit.

•Input terminal will not be selected if the terminal board is not installed into the SLOT.

•Select to match the signals from the source connected to the component/RGB input terminals. (see page 32)

•In 2 screen display, the same input mode cannot be selected for the main picture and sub picture.

INPUT MENU VOL ENTER/

Swing up the door at “PULL”.

Selecting the On-Screen Menu Language

Press to display the Setup menu.

Press to select the OSD Language.

Press to select your preferred language.

Selectable languages

English(UK) Deutsch

Français Italiano

Español

ENGLISH(US)

.......(Chinese)

.......(Japanese) Русский .......(Russian)

Setup

1/2

Signal

Component/RGB-in select

RGB

Input label

PC

Power save

Off

Standby save

Off

Power management

Off

Auto power off

Off

OSD Language

English (UK)

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Basic Controls

INPUT button

Remote control sensor (INPUT1, INPUT2, INPUT3 and PC IN selection)

(see page 13)

INPUT	MENU	VOL	ENTER/

Power Indicator
		Volume Adjustment
The Power Indicator will light.	Volume Up “+” Down “–”
• Power-OFF .... Indicator not illuminated (The unit	When the menu screen is displayed:
will still consume some power	“+”: press to move the cursor up
as long as the power cord is still	“–”: press to move the cursor down
inserted into the wall outlet.)	(see page 16)
• Standby.......... Red

• Power-ON ...... Green	Enter / Aspect button
• DPMS.............Orange (With PC input signal	This button is locked by initial setting.
and during operation of PC’s	(see page 16, 18)
screensaver.)

MENU Screen ON / OFF

Main Power On / Off Switch This button is locked by initial setting.

Each time the MENU button is pressed, the menu screen will switch. (see page 16)

Normal Viewing

Picture

Setup

Sound Pos. /Size

				N button (see page 19, 22, 23, 24)
				POS. / SIZE button (see page 19)
				PICTURE button (see page 22)
				INPUT button
				(INPUT1, INPUT2, INPUT3 and PC IN selection)
				Press to select INPUT1, INPUT2, INPUT3 and PC IN
	SURROUND button			input SLOTS sequentially. (see page 13)
	The surround setting switches on and off each time			Sound mute On / Off (see page 24)
	the SURROUND button is pressed.
	The benefits of surround sound are enormous. You			Numeric buttons (see page 37)
	can be completely enveloped in sound; just as if
	you were at a concert hall or cinema.			ASPECT button
	Note:
				Press to adjust the aspect. (see page 18)
	The surround settings are memorized separately
	for each Sound Mode (Normal, Dynamic, Clear).
	On	Off		MULTI Window buttons (see page 20)

Surround On

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