Panasonic TH-37PWD8UK, TH-42PHD8UK, TH-37PHD8UK User Manual

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Operating Instructions

Progressive Wide Plasma Display

Model No.

TH-37PWD8UK TH-42PWD8UK

D W P

7 3

H T

High Deﬁ nition Plasma Display

Model No.

TH-37PHD8UK TH-42PHD8UK TH-50PHD8UK

TH-37PWD8

The illustration shown is an image.

Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read these instructions completely. Please keep this manual for future reference.

English

TQBC2026

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CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover or back. No user-serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualiﬁ ed service personnel.

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

The exclamation point within a triangle is intended to tell the user that important operating and servicing instructions are in the papers with the ap pliance.

WARNING : To prevent damage which may result in ﬁ re or shock hazard, do not expose this apparatus to rain

or mois ture. Do not place containers with water (ﬂ ower vase, cups, cosmetics, etc.) above the set. (including on shelves above, etc.)

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

qualiﬁ ed 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 ﬁ t a grounding-type power outlet. This is a safety fea ture. If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact an electrician.

Do not defeat the purpose of the grounding plug.

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Important Safety Instructions

1) Read these instructions.

2) Keep these instructions.

3) Heed all warnings.

4) Follow all instructions.

5) Do not use this apparatus near water.

6) Clean only with dry cloth.

7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including ampliﬁ ers) that produce heat.

9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not ﬁ t into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10) Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

11) Only use attachments / accessories speciﬁ ed by the manufacturer.

12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table speciﬁ ed by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart / apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

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

14) Refer all servicing to qualiﬁ ed service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

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

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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 as well, and record 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 Instructions .................................. 3

FCC STATEMENT ...................................................... 5

Safety Precautions ................................................... 6

Maintenance .............................................................. 7

Accessories .............................................................. 8

Accessories Supplied .............................................. 8

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

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

PC Input Terminals connection .............................. 10

SERIAL Terminals connection ............................... 11

AV & COMPONENT connection ............................ 12

RGB signal (R, G, B, HD, VD) ............................... 12

Power ON / OFF ..................................................... 13

Basic Controls ........................................................ 14

On-Screen Menu Displays ..................................... 16

Initial selections ..................................................... 18

Selecting the input signal ...................................... 18

Selecting the On-Screen Menu Language ............ 18

ASPECT Controls ................................................... 19

Adjusting POS. /SIZE ............................................. 20

MULTI PIP ................................................................ 21

Advanced PIP .......................................................... 22

PICTURE Adjustments ........................................... 23

ADVANCED SETTINGS ........................................ 24

SOUND Adjustment ................................................ 25

MUTE .................................................................... 25

Digital Zoom ............................................................ 26

PRESENT TIME SETUP / SET UP TIMER .............. 27

PRESENT TIME SETUP ....................................... 27

SET UP TIMER ..................................................... 28

SCREENSAVER (For preventing after-images) ... 29

Setup of SCREENSAVER Time ............................ 30

Reduces screen after-image ................................. 30

SIDE BAR ADJUST ............................................... 31

Reduces power consumption ............................... 32

Customizing the Input labels ................................. 32

SET UP for MULTI DISPLAY ................................... 33

How to setup MULTI DISPLAY .............................. 33

How to set the Display location number

for each Plasma Display ....................................... 34

Option F for MULTI DISPLAY ................................ 34

ID Remote Control Function .................................. 35

SET UP for Input Signals ....................................... 36

COMPONENT / RGB IN SELECT ......................... 36

3D Y/C FILTER

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

VIDEO/COMPONENT/RGB/PC input signals ........ 44

Speciﬁ cations ......................................................... 45

– For NTSC AV images ............... 36

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FCC STATEMENT

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced technician for help.

This device complies with Part15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

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

FCC Declaration of Conformity

Model No. TH-37PWD8UK, TH-42PWD8UK, TH-37PHD8UK, TH-42PHD8UK, TH-50PHD8UK

Responsible Party: Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094 Contact Source: Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company 1-888-843-9788 email: [email protected]

CANADIAN NOTICE:

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

Note:

Do not allow a still picture to be displayed for an extended period, as this can cause permanent after-image to remain on the Plasma Display. Examples of still pictures include logos, video games, computer images, teletext and images displayed in NORMAL mode.

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.

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Safety Precautions

CAUTION

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.)

• 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-ST08-K

• Wall stand ................................................................. TY-ST42PW1

• Mobile stand ............................................................. TY-ST42PF3 (except TH-37PWD8UK, TH-37PHD8UK)

• Wall-hanging bracket (vertical) ................................. TY-WK42PV7,

TY-WK37PV3 (TH-37PWD8UK, TH-37PHD8UK)

• Wall-hanging bracket (angled) .................................. TY-WK42PR7

• Wall-hanging bracket (drawer type) .......................... TY-WK42DR1 (except TH-37PWD8UK, TH-37PHD8UK)

• Ceiling-hanging bracket ............................................ TY-CE42PS7

• BNC Component Video Terminal Board ................... TY-42TM6A

• BNC Composite Video Terminal Board ..................... TY-42TM6B

• RCA Component Video Terminal Board ................... TY-42TM6Z

• RCA Composite Video Terminal Board ..................... TY-42TM6V

• RGB (Digital) Terminal Board ................................... TY-42TM6D

• RGB Active Through Terminal Board ........................ TY-42TM6G

• PC Input Terminal Board .......................................... TY-42TM6P

• Composite / Component Video Terminal Board ........ TY-42TM6Y

• SDI Terminal Board................................................... TY-FB7SD

• HD-SDI Terminal Board ............................................ TY-FB7HD

• HDMI Terminal Board ............................................... TY-FB8HM

• Wireless Presentation Board .................................... TY-FB7WPU

• Touch Panel .............................................................. TY-TP42P8-S (TH-42PWD8UK, TH-42PHD8UK),

TY-TP50P8-S (TH-50PHD8UK)

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

Small parts can present choking hazard if accidentally swallowed. Keep small parts away from young children. Discard unneeded small parts and other objects, including packaging materials and plastic bags/sheets to prevent them from being played with by young children, creating the potential risk of suffocation.

When using the Plasma Display

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

• Top of the Plasma Display is usually very hot due to the high temperature of exhaust air being released through the ventilation holes. Burns or personal injuries can happen if any body parts are 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 if its ventilation holes are blocked.

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

• Moving the Display with its cables attached might

damage the cables which, in turn, can cause ﬁ re or electric shock.

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 from becoming dusty.

• Built-up dust on the power cord plug can increase humidity which might damage the insulation and cause ﬁ re. Unplug the cord from the wall outlet and clean it 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 reﬂ ected light from your Plasma Display.

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 NORMAL mode.

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WARNING

Safety Precautions / Maintenance

Setup

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

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.

If using the pedestal (optional accessory), leave a space

15/16” (10 cm) or more at the top, left and right, 1 31/32”

of 3 (5 cm) or more at the bottom, and 2 the rear. If using some other setting-up method, leave a space of 3 15/16” (10 cm) or more at the top, bottom, left and right, and 2

3/8” (6 cm) or more at the rear.

3/4” (7 cm) or more at

AC Power Supply Cord

The Plasma Display is designed to operate on 120 V AC, 50/60 Hz.

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 ﬁ re. 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 modiﬁ cations, place heavy objects on, place near hot objects, heat, bend, twist or forcefully pull the power cable. Doing so may cause damage to the power cable which can cause ﬁ re or electric shock. If damage to the cable is suspected, have it repaired at an Authorized Service Center.

If the Plasma Display will not be used for a long period of time, unplug the power cord 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 odor is detected from the Plasma Display, unplug the power cord immediately.

• Continuous use of the Display under these conditions might cause ﬁ re 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 Plasma Display, if the Plasma Display is dropped, or if the cabinet becomes damaged, disconnect the power cord plug immediately.

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

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 ﬁ ngernails 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 Supplied

Check that you have the Accessories and items shown

Operating Instruction book

Remote Control Transmitter EUR7636070R

AC cordFixing bands × 2

Remote Control Batteries

Requires two AA batteries.

1. Turn the transmitter face down. Press and slide off the battery cover.

2. Install the batteries as shown in the battery compartment.

(Polarity + or – must match the

markings in the compartment.)

Batteries for the Remote Control Transmitter (2 × AA Size)

Warranty

3. Replace the cover and slide in reverse until the lock snaps.

“AA” size

Helpful Hint:

For frequent remote control users, replace old batteries with Alkaline batteries for longer life.

Precaution on battery use

Incorrect installation can cause battery leakage and corrosion that will damage the remote control transmitter. Disposal of batteries should be in an environment-friendly manner.

Observe the following precautions:

1. Batteries should always be replaced as a pair. Always use new batteries when replacing the old set.

2. Do not combine a used battery with a new one.

3. Do not mix battery types (example: “Zinc Carbon” with “Alkaline”).

4. Do not attempt to charge, short-circuit, disassemble, heat or burn used batteries.

5. Battery replacement is necessary when the remote control acts sporadically or stops operating the Plasma Display.

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Connections

When connecting the speakers, be sure to use only the optional accessory speakers. Refer to the speaker’s Installation Manual for details on speaker installation. (Example: TH-42PWD8UK)

Speakers (Optional accessories)

SPEAKERS Terminals (R)

AC cord connection (see page 13)

– AC cord ﬁ xing

1. Open the clamper.

2. Insert the AC cord

and close the clamper

3. Slide up the clamper and ﬁ x the AC cord plug securely.

securely.

Clamper

Note: The power plug in the illustration may not be the type ﬁ tted to your set.

– Cable ﬁ xing bands

AC cord

Secure any excess cables with bands as required.

Pass the attached cable ﬁ xing band through the clip as shown in the ﬁ gure.

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

While ensuring there is sufﬁ cient slack in cables to minimize stress (especially in the power cord), ﬁ rmly bind all cables with the supplied ﬁ xing band.

To tighten:

Pull

SPEAKERS Terminals (L)

When loosen the clamper:

To loosen: Push the catch

4. Insert the point of the

ﬁ xed clamper into the small hole on the lower

right of the back cover as necessary.

SLOT1 SLOT2 SLOT3

Optional Terminal Board Insert Slot (covered)

AUDIO

S VIDEO IN

AV Terminals (see page 12)

VIDEO IN

VIDEO OUT

PR/CR/R PB/CB/B

AUDIO

COMPONENT/RGB IN

COMPONENT/RGB IN and Audio IN Terminals (see page 12)

Y/G

From EXTERNAL monitor terminal on Computer (see page 10)

Notes:

• At factory shipment, Terminal boards are installed in SLOT 2 and SLOT 3.

• TH-37PWD8UK / TH-37PHD8UK have two slots only.

Pull

AUDIO

SERIALPC IN

From SERIAL Terminal on Computer (see page 11)

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Connections

PC Input Terminals connection

COMPUTER

TH-42PWD8

Conversion adapter (if necessary)

RGB

PC cable

AUDIO

PC IN

D-sub 15p

Audio

Connect a cable which matches the audio output terminal on the computer.

Stereo plug

Notes:

• Due to space limitations, occasionally you may have trouble connecting 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-37PWD8UK, TH-42PWD8UK), 768 × 720 dots (TH-37PHD8UK), 768 × 768 dots (TH-42PHD8UK), 1,024 × 768 dots (TH-50PHD8UK) when the aspect mode is set to “NORMAL”, and 852 × 480 dots (TH-37PWD8UK, TH-42PWD8UK), 1,024 × 720 dots (TH-37PHD8UK), 1,024 × 768 dots (TH-42PHD8UK), 1,366 × 768 dots (TH-50PHD8UK) when the aspect mode is set to “FULL”. If the display resolution exceeds these maximums, it may not be possible to show ﬁ ne detail with sufﬁ cient 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 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 speciﬁ ed frequency range.

• Component Input is possible with the pin 1, 2, 3 of the D-sub 15P Connector.

Signal Names for D-sub 15P Connector

Pin No.

1514131211

67839

Pin Layout for PC Input Terminal

Signal Name

R (PR/CR)

G (Y)

B (PB/CB)

GND (Ground)

Pin No.

Signal Name

GND (Ground)

NC (not connected)

GND (Ground)

Pin No.

Signal Name

GND (Ground)

SDA

HD/SYNC

SCL

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SERIAL Terminals connection

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

Connections

COMPUTER

RS-232C Straight cable

SERIAL

Pin layout for RS-232C

9876

53214

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 speciﬁ cation, 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 satisﬁ es 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

Synchronization method

Baud rate

Parity

Character length

Stop bit

Flow control

RS-232C compliant

Asynchronous

9600 bps

None 8 bits

1 bit

D-sub 9-pin female Details R X D T X D GND

• Non use

•

RS-232C Conversion cable

2 3 5

7 8

Shorted

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

Command

Command PON POF AVL

does not need to be sent.

AMT

STX C1 C2 C3 P1 P2 P3 P4:P5ETX

Start (02h)

Colon Parameter(s) 3-character command (3 bytes)

(1 - 5 bytes)

End (03h)

IMS

DAM

Notes:

• If multiple commands are transmitted, be sure to wait for the response for the ﬁ rst 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.

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

Parameter None None

** 0

1 None SL1 SL2 SL3 PC1 None NORM ZOOM FULL JUST SELF

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

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Connections

AV & COMPONENT connection

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

Example of input signal source

B, PR,

Y, P

DVD

Digital TV-SET-TOP-BOX (DTV-STB)

OUT

AUDIO

OUT

RCA-BNC adapter plug

AUDIO

S VIDEO IN

VIDEO OUT

VIDEO IN

SLOT2 SLOT3SLOT1

PR/CR/R PB/CB/B

AUDIO

COMPONENT/RGB IN

Y/G

PC IN

Example of input signal source

S VIDEO VCR

VIDEO IN

MONITOR

CAMCORDER

VCR

AUDIO

OUT

S VIDEO

OUT

VIDEO

OUT

Notes:

• Change the “COMPONENT/RGB-IN SELECT” setting in the “SET UP” menu to “COMPONENT”. (see page 36)

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

RGB signal (R, G, B, HD, VD)

Computer

RGB Camcorder

VIDEO IN

VIDEO OUT

AUDIO

COMPONENT/RGB IN

PR/CR/R PB/CB/B

Y/G

Notes:

• Change the “COMPONENT/RGB-IN SELECT” setting in the “SET UP” menu to “RGB”. (see page 36)

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

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Power ON / OFF

TH-42PWD8

Connecting the AC cord plug to the Plasma Display.

Fix the AC cord plug securely to the Plasma Display with the clamper. (see page 9)

Connecting the plug to the Wall Outlet

Press the Power switch on the Plasma Display to turn the set on: Power-On.

Power Indicator: Green

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

Plasma Display is turned on. (setting condition is an example.)

TH-42PWD8

INPUT MENU ENTER/+/VOL-/

Power Indicator

Remote Control Sensor

When the POWER is turned on for the ﬁ rst time, the LANGUAGE selection screen is displayed.

From the second time on, language selection can be done from the setup menu. (see page 18)

Select the desired language using the or

button and press the ACTION ( ) button.

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 when the Plasma Display is on or in standby mode.

OSD Language

English (UK)

Deutsch

Français

Español

ENGLISH (US)

Русский

Italiano

From the second time on, the screen shown below is displayed for a while (setting condition is an example).

FULL

SetSelect

switch on the unit,

Note:

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

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Basic Controls

Remote control sensor

TH-42PWD8

INPUT MENU ENTER/

Main Power On / Off Switch

Power Indicator

The Power Indicator will light.

• Power-OFF .... Indicator not illuminated (The unit

will still consume some power as long 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 PC’s screensaver.)

Volume Adjustment

Volume Up “+” Down “–” When the menu screen is displayed: “+” :

press to move the cursor up

“–” :

press to move the cursor down

(see page 16)

Enter / Aspect button

/VOL

(see page 16, 19)

MENU Screen ON / OFF

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

Normal Viewing PICTURE SETUP

SOUND POS. /SIZE

INPUT button (INPUT1, INPUT2, INPUT3 and PC IN selection)

(see page 18)

SURROUND button

The surround setting switches on and off each time the SURROUND button is pressed. The beneﬁ ts of surround sound are enormous. You can be completely enveloped in sound; just as if you were at a concert hall or cinema.

Note:

The surround settings are memorized separately for each AUDIO MENU (STANDARD, DYNAMIC, CLEAR).

ON OFF

SURROUND

N button (see page 20, 23, 24, 25)

POS. /SIZE button (see page 20)

PICTURE button (see page 23)

INPUT button (INPUT1, INPUT2, INPUT3 and PC IN selection)

Press to select INPUT1, INPUT2, INPUT3 and PC IN input SLOTS sequentially. (see page 18)

Sound mute On / Off (see page 25)

Numeric buttons (see page 35, 41)

ASPECT button

Press to adjust the aspect. (see page 19)

MULTI Window buttons (see page 21)

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Basic Controls

Standby (ON / OFF) button

The Plasma Display must ﬁ rst be plugged into the wall outlet and turned on at the power switch (see page 13). Press ON to turn the Plasma Display On, from Standby mode. Press OFF to turn the Plasma Display Off to Standby mode.

POSITION buttons

ACTION button

Press to make selections.

SOUND button

(see page 25)

R button (see page 17) Press the R button to return to previous menu screen.

Status button

Press the “Status” button to display the current system status.

NORMAL

Input label

Aspect mode (see page 19) Off timer

The off timer indicator is

OFF TIMER 90

displayed only when the off timer has been set.

SET UP button (see page 16, 17)

DIRECT INPUT buttons

Press the INPUT “1”, “2”, “3” or “PC” input mode selection button to select the INPUT mode. This button is used to switch directly to INPUT mode. These buttons can only display the slot which is installed. If you press the button whose slot is not installed, it automatically displays the current input signal.

Note:

After-image (image lag) may occur on the plasma display panel when a still picture is kept on the panel for an extended period. The function that darkens the screen slightly is activated to prevent after-image (see page 43), this function is not the perfect solution to after-image.

Channel Adjustment

This button cannot be used for this model.

Volume Adjustment

Press the Volume Up “+” or Down “–” button to increase or decrease the sound volume level.

OFF TIMER button

The Plasma Display can be preset to switch to stand-by after a ﬁ xed period. The setting changes to 30 minutes, 60 minutes, 90 minutes and 0 minutes (off timer cancelled) each time the button is pressed.

30 60

When three minutes remain, “OFF TIMER 3” will ﬂ ash. The off timer is cancelled if a power interruption occurs.

Remote ID lock (see page 35)

Digital Zoom (see page 26)

Press to access Digital Zoom.

This displays an enlargement of the designated part of the displayed image.

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On-Screen Menu Displays

INPUT MENU ENTER/+/VOL-/

To PICTURE adjust menu (see page 23)

1/2PICTURE

PICTURE

NORMAL

STANDARD

0 0 0 3

2/2

NORMAL

OFF

NORMALIZE

PICTURE MENU PICTURE BRIGHTNESS COLOR TINT SHARPNESS

COLOR TEMP COLOR MANAGEMENT ADVANCED SETTINGS

Press to select “ON”.

Press to enter ADVANCED SETTINGS.

To ADVANCED SETTINGS (see page 23, 24)

ADVANCED SETTINGS

NORMALIZE

BLACK EXTENSION INPUT LEVEL W/B HIGH R W/B HIGH B W/B LOW R W/B LOW B GAMMA AGC

NORMAL

0 0 0 0 0 0

2.2

OFF

The MENU button on the unit can also be pressed.

Each time the MENU button is pressed, the menu screen will switch.

Normal Viewing PICTURE SETUP

SOUND

POS. /SIZE

Press to select .

[ from the unit ]

Press to select.

Press to access each adjust

screen.

SET UP

SIGNAL

COMPONENT/RGB-IN SELECT

INPUT LABEL

POWER SAVE STANDBY SAVE POWER MANAGEMENT AUTO POWER OFF OSD LANGUAGE ENGLISH (US

RGB

PC OFF OFF OFF OFF

1/2

)

To POS. /SIZE adjust menu (see page 20)

During “VIDEO (S VIDEO)”, “COMPONENT” and “DVI” input signal.

POS. /SIZE

NORMALIZE

NORMAL

H-POS H-SIZE V-POS V-SIZE

During “RGB/PC” input signal.

POS. /SIZE

NORMALIZE

NORMAL

H-POS H-SIZE V-POS V-SIZE

CLOCK PHASE

To SOUND adjust menu (see page 25)

SOUND

NORMALIZE

AUDIO MENU BASS MID TREBLE BALANCE SURROUND AUDIO OUT (PIP)

NORMAL

STANDARD 0 0 0 0

OFF

MAIN

2/2SET UP

SCREENSAVER

MULTI DISPLAY SETUP

SET UP TIMER

PRESENT TIME SETUP

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On-Screen Menu Displays

INPUT MENU ENTER/+/VOL-/

Press to access

[ from the unit ]

each adjust screen.

Press the R button to return to previous menu.

[

]

RGB

AUTO

OFF OFF

To SIGNAL screen for DVI (see page 37, 38)

SIGNAL

3 : 2 PULLDOWN VIDEO NR

H-FREQ.

V-FREQ.

To SIGNAL screen for VIDEO (S VIDEO) (see page 36, 37)

[

SIGNAL

3D Y/C FILTER (NTSC) COLOR SYSTEM 3 : 2 PULLDOWN Panasonic AUTO (4 : 3) VIDEO NR

NORMAL

VIDEO

AUTO

OFF

]

Press to return to next menu screen.

To SIGNAL screen for COMPONENT (see page 37)

SIGNAL

3 : 2 PULLDOWN VIDEO NR

[

COMPONENT

OFF OFF

]

To SIGNAL screen for RGB (see page 37, 38)

SIGNAL

SYNC 3 : 2 PULLDOWN VIDEO NR

H-FREQ.

V-FREQ.

33.8

60.0

kHz

Note: “SIGNAL” setup menu displays a different setting condition for each input signal. (see page 18)

To setup SCREENSAVER (See page 29-31)

SCREENSAVER

PRESENT TIME OF DAY 99:99

START FUNCTION MODE START TIME FINISH TIME SIDE BAR ADJUST WOBBLING PEAK LIMIT

SCREENSAVER

START FUNCTION MODE SHOW DURATION SAVER DURATION SIDE BAR ADJUST WOBBLING PEAK LIMIT

WHITE BAR SCROLL

TIME OF DAY

6:15

12:30

BRIGHT

OFF OFF

PRESENT TIME OF DAY 99:99

WHITE BAR SCROLL

INTERVAL

6:15

12:30

BRIGHT

OFF OFF

To setup MULTIDISPLAY screen. (See page 33)

MULTI DISPLAY SETUP

MULTI DISPLAY SETUP ARRANGEMENT LOCATION

OFF

2 × 2

Press to select START TIME/ FINISH TIME (When TIME OF DAY is selected). Press to select SHOW DURATION/ SAVER DURATION (When INTERVAL is selected).

Press to set up.

Press the R button to return to “SET UP” menu.

SCREENSAVER

PRESENT TIME OF DAY 99:99

START FUNCTION MODE START TIME FINISH TIME SIDE BAR ADJUST WOBBLING PEAK LIMIT

WHITE BAR SCROLL

SCREENSAVER

PRESENT TIME OF DAY 99:99

START FUNCTION MODE SHOW DURATION SAVER DURATION SIDE BAR ADJUST WOBBLING PEAK LIMIT

WHITE BAR SCROLL

kHz

33.8

60.0

TIME OF DAY

6:15

12:30

BRIGHT

OFF OFF

INTERVAL

6:15

12:30

BRIGHT

OFF OFF

[

OFF OFF

Digital

]

To SET UP TIMER selection screen. (see page 27, 28)

SET UP TIMER

POWER ON FUNCTION POWER ON TIME POWER OFF FUNCTION POWER OFF TIME

To PRESENT TIME SETUP. (see page 27)

PRESENT TIME SETUP

PRESENT TIME OF DAY

PRESENT TIME OF DAY 99:99

OFF 0:00 OFF 0:00

PRESENT TIME OF DAY 99:99

SET

99:99

Press to select POWER ON TIME / POWER OFF TIME.

Press to set up POWER ON TIME / POWER OFF TIME.

Press the R button to return to “SET UP” menu.

SET UP TIMER

PRESENT TIME OF DAY 99:99

POWER ON FUNCTION POWER ON TIME POWER OFF FUNCTION POWER OFF TIME

SET UP TIMER

PRESENT TIME OF DAY 99:99

POWER ON FUNCTION POWER ON TIME POWER OFF FUNCTION POWER OFF TIME

OFF 0:00 OFF 0:00

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Initial selections

INPUT MENU ENTER/+/VOL-/

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 follows:

• TH-37PWD8UK, TH-37PHD8UK INPUT1 INPUT2 PC IN

• TH-42PWD8UK, TH-42PHD8UK, TH-50PHD8UK INPUT1 INPUT2 PC ININPUT3

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 36)

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

Selecting the On-Screen Menu Language

Press to display the SET UP menu.

Press to select OSD LANGUAGE.

Press to select your preferred language.

TH-42PWD8

INPUT MENU ENTER/+/VOL-/

Selectable languages

English(UK)

Deutsch

Français

Italiano

Español

ENGLISH(US)

.......(Chinese)

.......(Japanese)

Русский

.......(Russian)

SET UP

SIGNAL

COMPONENT/RGB-IN SELECT

INPUT LABEL

POWER SAVE STANDBY SAVE POWER MANAGEMENT AUTO POWER OFF OSD LANGUAGE ENGLISH (US

1/2

RGB

PC OFF OFF OFF OFF

)

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ASPECT Controls

INPUT MENU ENTER/+/VOL-/

The Plasma Display will allow you to enjoy viewing the picture at its maximum size, including wide screen cinema format picture.

Press repeatedly to move through the aspect options:

NORMAL ZOOM FULL

[from the unit]

The aspect mode changes each time the ENTER button is pressed.

Panasonic AUTO JUST

[During MULTI PIP Operations]

• Picture and Picture, Picture in Picture :

NORMAL FULL

• Others : Aspect switching is not possible.

Notes:

• For PC signal input, the mode switches between “NORMAL”, “ZOOM” and “FULL” only.

• For a 1125 (1080) / 60i · 50i · 24p · 25p · 30p · 24sF, 1250 (1080) / 50i, 750 (720) / 60p · 50p signal input, the mode is set to “FULL” mode, and switching is not possible.

• Panasonic AUTO can be selected only during Video signal input.

• The aspect mode is memorized separately for each input terminal.

Mode Picture Explanation

NORMAL

ZOOM

FULL

NORMAL

ZOOM

FULL

NORMAL will display a 4:3 picture at its standard 4:3 size.

ZOOM mode magniﬁ es the central section of the picture.

FULL will display the picture at its maximum size but with slight elongation.

Panasonic

Note: Do not allow the picture to be displayed in NORMAL mode for an extended period, as this can cause a permanent

JUST

AUTO

3 9

416

For an elongated image

Image is expanded

Changes in

JUST

Panasonic AUTO

accordance with the Panasonic AUTO

mode setting (see page 37).

For a 4:3 image

after-image to remain on the Plasma Display Panel.

JUST mode will display a 4:3 picture at its maximum size but with aspect correction applied to the center of the screen so that elongation is only apparent at the left and right edges of the screen. The size of the picture will depend on the original signal.

The display will automatically become enlarged (depending on the picture source), allowing you to view the picture at its maximum size.

Notes:

• Panasonic AUTO mode is designed to automatically adjust the aspect ratio to handle a mix of 16:9 and 4:3 program material. Certain 4:3 program material, such as stock market data screens, may occasionally cause the image size to change unexpectedly. When viewing such programs, it is recommended that the ASPECT be set to NORMAL.

• If adjusting the PICTURE V-POS/V-SIZE in Panasonic AUTO with FULL mode, the adjustment is not memorized. When exiting the mode, the screen will return to a former adjustment.

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Adjusting POS. /SIZE

Press to display the POS. /SIZE menu.

Press to select H-POS / H-SIZE / V-POS / V-SIZE / CLOCK PHASE.

Press to adjust POS. /SIZE.

Notes:

• Adjustment details are memorized separately for different input signal formats (Adjustments for component signals are memorized for 525 (480) / 60i · 60p, 625 (575) / 50i · 50p, 1125 (1080) / 60i · 50i · 24p · 25p · 30p · 24sF, 1250 (1080) / 50i, 750 (720) / 60p · 50p each, and RGB/PC/DVI signals are memorized for each frequency.)

• If a “Cue” or “Rew” signal from a VCR or DVD player is received, the picture position will shift up or down. This picture position movement cannot be controlled by the POS. /SIZE function.

• If adjusting the PICTURE V-POS / V-SIZE in Panasonic AUTO with FULL mode, the adjustment is not memorized. When exiting the mode, the screen will return to a former adjustment.

Press to exit from adjust mode.

During “VIDEO (S VIDEO)”, “COMPONENT” and “DVI” input signal.

POS. /SIZE

NORMALIZE

H-POS H-SIZE V-POS V-SIZE

During “RGB / PC” input signal.

POS. /SIZE

NORMALIZE

H-POS H-SIZE V-POS V-SIZE

CLOCK PHASE

NORMAL

H-POS Adjust the horizontal position. H-SIZE Adjust the horizontal size.

V-POS Adjust the vertical position. V-SIZE Adjust the vertical size.

CLOCK PHASE (RGB/PC in mode)

Helpful Hint ( /

While the POS. /SIZE display is active, if either the N button on the remote control is pressed at any time or the ACTION ( ) button is pressed during “NORMALIZE”, then all adjustment values are returned to the factory settings.

Eliminate the ﬂ ickering and distortion.

NORMALIZE

Normalization)

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MULTI PIP

Press repeatedly. Each time pressing this button main picture and sub picture will be displayed as follows bellow.

[Picture and Picture] [Picture in Picture]

Main picture Sub picture

MULTI

Normal

Viewing

Press to swap main picture and sub picture.

Press to select the input mode. Under main Picture and sub picture display, select the picture which you would like to change input modes.

Press to change input signal.

PIP

SWAP SWAP SWAP

MULTI

PIP

[Example]

[Picture out Picture]

Main picture Sub picture Main picture Sub picture

MULTI

PIP

Main picture label is bright Sub picture label is bright

PC1

VIDEO2

Input modes switching is possible

Main picture label is changed Sub picture label is changed

VIDEO2 VIDEO1

SELECT

PC1

VIDEO2

PC1

VIDEO2

Picture is changed

Press to move the sub picture. Each time the location of the sub picture will be moved.

Notes:

• This button is effective only in the picture in picture.

• The sub picture may be hidden by the on screen display, depending on its position.

Notes:

• Sound output is from the picture which is selected in Audio OUT(PIP) (See page 25).

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

• The main picture and sub picture are processed by different circuits, resulting in a slight difference in the clarity of the pictures. There may also be a difference in the picture quality of the sub picture depending on the type of signals displayed on the main picture and depending on the 2-picture display mode.

• Due to the small dimensions of the sub pictures, these sub pictures cannot be shown in detail.

• Computer screen picture is displayed in a simpliﬁ ed format, and it may not be possible to discern details on them satisfactorily.

•

Following combinations of two analog signals cannot be displayed simultaneously for TH-37PWD8UK and TH-42PWD8UK;

Component - Component, Component - PC (RGB), PC (RGB) - Component, PC (RGB) - PC (RGB)

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Advanced PIP

Press to display the Setup menu.

Press to select “OSD Language”.

Press and hold until the Options menu is displayed.

Press to select Advanced PIP.

Press to adjust the menu. Off : Sets normal two screen display mode (see page 21). On : Sets Advanced PIP mode.

Press to conﬁ rm.

Options

Off-timer function

Onscreen display Initial INPUT Initial VOL level Maximum VOL level INPUT lock Studio W/B Advanced PIP Display size

Enable

Off Off

1/2

On Off

0 Off Off Off Off

One screen Advanced PIP

Notes:

• Advanced PIP corresponding signal

Sub screen

NTSC, PAL, SECAM (tuner, video)

525i, 525p, 625i, 625p, 750/60p, 750/50p, 1125/60i, 1125/50i, 1250/50i (Component Video, RGB, DVI, SDI, HDMI)

• Sound output is from the picture which is selected in Audio OUT (PIP) (See page 25).

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

• Due to the small dimensions of the sub pictures, these sub pictures cannot be shown in detail.

• Computer screen picture is displayed in a simpliﬁ ed format, and it may not be possible to discern details on them satisfactorily.

•

Following combinations of two analog signals cannot be displayed simultaneously for TH-37PWD8UK and TH-42PWD8UK;

Component - Component, Component - PC (RGB), PC (RGB) - Component, PC (RGB) - PC (RGB)

• Refer to each board's operating instruction for DVI, SDI, HDMI's corresponding signals.

Press to exit from Options menu.

Main screenSub screen

Main screen

640x480@60Hz, 852x480@60Hz, 1024x768@60Hz, 1366x768@60Hz (RGB, DVI, HDMI) 1280x768@60Hz (DVI)

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PICTURE Adjustments

Select to adjust each item.

PICTURE

NORMALIZE

PICTURE MENU PICTURE BRIGHTNESS COLOR TINT SHARPNESS

PICTURE

COLOR TEMP COLOR MANAGEMENT ADVANCED SETTINGS

NORMAL

STANDARD

0 0 0 3

NORMAL

OFF

Press to display the PICTURE menu.

Press to select the menu to adjust.

Select the desired level by looking at the picture behind the menu.

1/2

Press the left or right button to switch between modes.

STANDARD

CINEMA DYNAMIC

STANDARD

For viewing in standard (evening lighting) environments. This menu selects the normal levels of BRIGHTNESS and PICTURE.

2/2

DYNAMIC

For viewing in brighter environments. This menu selects higher than normal levels of BRIGHTNESS and PICTURE.

Press to select “ON”.

CINEMA

Ideal for movies.

Press to enter Advanced Settings.

ADVANCED SETTINGS ON Enables fine picture adjustment at a professional level (see next page).

ADVANCED SETTINGS

NORMALIZE

BLACK EXTENSION INPUT LEVEL W/B HIGH R W/B HIGH B W/B LOW R W/B LOW B GAMMA AGC

NORMAL

0 0 0 0 0 0

2.2

OFF

ADVANCED SETTINGS OFF

Note:

If you would like to change the picture and color of the selected PICTURE menu to something else, adjust using the items in the PICTURE menu. (see next page)

Press the left or right button to switch between modes.

NORMAL COOL WARM

COLOR MANAGEMENT ON Enables vivid color adjustment automatically.

Displays images with settings of the PICTURE menu.

Helpful Hint ( /

NORMALIZE

Normalization)

While the “PICTURE” menu is displayed, if either the N button on the remote control is pressed at any time or the ACTION ( ) button is pressed during “NORMALIZE”, then all adjustment values are returned to the factory settings.

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PICTURE Adjustments

Item Effect Adjustments

PICTURE

BRIGHTNESS

COLOR

TINT

SHARPNESS

Less More

Darker Brighter

Less More

Reddish Greenish

Less More

Adjusts the proper picture contrast.

Adjusts for easier viewing of dark pictures such as night scenes and black hair.

Adjusts color saturation.

Adjusts for natural ﬂ esh tones.

Adjusts picture sharpness.

ADVANCED SETTINGS

Item Effect Details

BLACK

EXTENSION

Less More

Adjusts the dark shades of the image in gradation.

Notes:

• “COLOR” and “TINT” settings cannot be adjusted for “RGB/PC” and “DVI” input signal.

You can change the level of each function

• (PICTURE, BRIGHTNESS, COLOR, TINT, SHARPNESS) for each PICTURE MENU.

• The setting details for STANDARD, DYNAMIC and CINEMA respectively are memorized separately for each input terminal.

• The “TINT” setting can be adjusted for NTSC signal only during “VIDEO (S VIDEO)” input signal.

• In PICTURE, there is not a noticeable change even when contrast is increased with a bright picture or reduced with a dark picture.

INPUT

LEVEL

W/B HIGH R

W/B HIGH B

W/B LOW R

W/B LOW B

GAMMA

AGC

Notes:

• Carry out “W/B” adjustment as follows.

1. Adjust the white balance of the bright sections using the “W/B HIGH R” and “W/B HIGH B” settings.

2. Adjust the white balance of the dark sections using the “W/B LOW R” and “W/B LOW B” settings.

3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 to adjust.

Steps 1 and 2 affect each other’s settings, so repeat each step in turn to make the adjustment.

• The adjustment values are memorized separately for each input terminal.

• The adjustment range values should be used as an adjustment reference.

Less More

Down Up

OFF ON

Adjustment of parts which are extremely bright and hard to see. (This cannot be adjusted when the input signal is DVI.)

Adjusts the white balance for light red areas.

Adjusts the white balance for light blue areas.

Adjusts the white balance for dark red areas.

Adjusts the white balance for dark blue areas.

S CURVE 2.0 2.2 2.5

Increases the brightness of dark signal automatically.

Helpful Hint ( /

On the remote control unit, while the “ADVANCED SETTINGS” menu is displayed, if either the N button is pressed at any time or the ACTION ( ) button is pressed during “NORMALIZE”, then all adjustment values are returned to the factory settings.

NORMALIZE

Normalization)

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SOUND Adjustment

Press to display the SOUND menu.

Select to adjust each item.

Press to select the menu to adjust.

Select the desired level by listening to the sound.

BASS

Adjusts low pitch sounds

MID

Adjusts normal sounds

TREBLE

Adjusts pitch sounds

BALANCE

SOUND

NORMALIZE

AUDIO MENU BASS MID TREBLE BALANCE SURROUND AUDIO OUT (PIP)

NORMAL

STANDARD 0 0 0 0

OFF

MAIN

STANDARD

DYNAMIC

CLEAR

Emits the original sound.

Accentuates sharp sound.

Attenuates human voice.

Adjusts left and right volumes

SURROUND

Select On or Off

MAIN

Selects Main picture sound.

INPUT1

(When Main picture sound is chosen.)

SUB

Selects PIP frame sound.

INPUT1

(When PIP frame sound is chosen.)

Musical note is displayed on right side of the audio output screen label.

Notes:

• Press the SURROUND button to directly turn the surround effect ON and OFF. (see page 15)

• BASS, MID, TREBLE and SURROUND settings are memorized separately for each AUDIO MENU.

Helpful Hint ( /

NORMALIZE

Normalization)

While the “SOUND” menu is displayed, if either the N button on the remote control is pressed at any time or the ACTION ( ) button is pressed during “NORMALIZE”, then all adjustment values are returned to the factory settings.

MUTE

Useful when answering the phone or receiving unexpected visitors.

Press this button to mute the sound. Press again to reactivate sound. Sound is also reactivated when power is turned off or volume level is changed.

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Digital Zoom

INPUT MENU ENTER/+/VOL-/

This displays an enlargement of the designated part of the displayed image.

Display the “Operation Guide”.

Press to access Digital Zoom. The “Operation Guide” will be displayed.

During Digital Zoom, only the following buttons can be operated.

[Remote control]

VOL button

MUTE button

SURROUND button

OFF TIMER button

Select the area of the image to be enlarged.

EXIT

[Unit]

VOL button

Press on the enlargement location to select.

The cursor will move.

Notes:

• When power goes OFF (including “Off Timer” operation), Digital Zoom terminates.

• The Digital Zoom function cannot be selected while in the following operation state: “Multi-viewer” (Picture in Picture, Picture out Picture, Picture and Picture) operation. (see page 21)

• While Digital Zoom is in operation, “Adjusting POS. /SIZE” cannot be used.

Select the magniﬁ cation required for the enlarged display.

Each time this is pressed, the magniﬁ cation factor changes. This is shown in the image being displayed.

× 1 × 2 × 3 × 4

Return to normal display (quit Digital Zoom).

Press to exit from the Digital Zoom.

EXIT

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PRESENT TIME SETUP / SET UP TIMER

The timer can switch the Plasma Display ON or OFF.

Before attempting Timer Set, conﬁ rm the PRESENT TIME OF DAY and adjust if necessary. Then set POWER ON TIME / POWER OFF TIME.

Press to display the SET UP menu.

Press to select SET UP TIMER or PRESENT TIME SETUP.

Press to display the SET UP TIMER screen or PRESENT TIME SETUP screen.

PRESENT TIME SETUP

Display the PRESENT TIME SETUP screen.

SET UP

SIGNAL

COMPONENT/RGB-IN SELECT

INPUT LABEL

POWER SAVE STANDBY SAVE POWER MANAGEMENT AUTO POWER OFF OSD LANGUAGE ENGLISH (US

SCREENSAVER

MULTI DISPLAY SETUP

SET UP TIMER

PRESENT TIME SETUP

1/2

RGB

PC OFF OFF OFF OFF

2/2SET UP

)

To set up PRESENT TIME OF DAY, follow the procedure described below.

Press to select PRESENT TIME OF DAY.

Press to set up PRESENT TIME OF DAY.

button: Forward button: Back

Notes:

• Pressing “ ” or “ ” button once changes PRESENT TIME OF DAY 1minute.

• Pressing “ ” or “ ” button continuously changes PRESENT TIME OF DAY by 15 minutes.

Press to select Set.

Press to store PRESENT TIME SETUP.

Note:

Set cannot be selected unless PRESENT TIME OF DAY is set.

Press to exit from PRESENT TIME SETUP.

PRESENT TIME SETUP

PRESENT TIME OF DAY 99:99

SET

PRESENT TIME OF DAY

PRESENT TIME SETUP

PRESENT TIME OF DAY 99:99

SET

PRESENT TIME OF DAY

99:99

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PRESENT TIME SETUP / SET UP TIMER

SET UP TIMER

Display the SET UP TIMER SCREEN.

Press to select POWER ON TIME / POWER OFF TIME.

Press to set up POWER ON TIME / POWER OFF TIME.

button: Forward button: Back

Notes:

• Pressing “ ” or “ ” button once changes POWER ON TIME / POWER OFF TIME 1minute.

• Pressing “ ” or “ ” button continuously changes POWER ON TIME / POWER OFF TIME by 15 minutes.

Press to select POWER ON FUNCTION / POWER OFF FUNCTION.

Press to select ON.

SET UP TIMER

PRESENT TIME OF DAY 99:99

POWER ON FUNCTION POWER ON TIME POWER OFF FUNCTION POWER OFF TIME

SET UP TIMER

PRESENT TIME OF DAY 99:99

POWER ON FUNCTION POWER ON TIME POWER OFF FUNCTION POWER OFF TIME

OFF 0:00 OFF 0:00

Note:

Timer function will not work unless “PRESENT TIME OF DAY” is set.

Press twice to exit from SET UP.

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SCREENSAVER (For preventing after-images)

Do not display a still picture, especially in NORMAL mode, for any length of time. If the display must remain on, a SCREENSAVER should be used.

Press to display the SET UP menu.

Press to select the SCREENSAVER.

Press to select the SCREENSAVER screen.

SCREENSAVER

MULTI DISPLAY SETUP

SET UP TIMER

PRESENT TIME SETUP

2/2SET UP

NEGATIVE / SCROLL selection

Press to select the FUNCTION.

Press to select the desired function.

WHITE BAR SCROLL NEGATIVE

WHITE BAR SCROLL : A white bar will scroll from left to right. NEGATIVE : A negative image will be displayed on the screen.

MODE selection

Press to select the MODE.

Press to select each mode items.

START setting

When the MODE is set to ON, press to select START.

Press to start SCREENSAVER. The menu screen will disappear and the SCREENSAVER will be activated. To stop the

SCREENSAVER under ON, press the R button.

SCREENSAVER

PRESENT TIME OF DAY 99:99

START FUNCTION MODE START TIME FINISH TIME SIDE BAR ADJUST WOBBLING PEAK LIMIT

SCREENSAVER

START FUNCTION MODE START TIME FINISH TIME SIDE BAR ADJUST WOBBLING PEAK LIMIT

WHITE BAR SCROLL

OFF

6:15

12:30

BRIGHT

OFF OFF

PRESENT TIME OF DAY 99:99

WHITE BAR SCROLL

OFF

6:15

12:30

BRIGHT

OFF OFF

OFF

INTERVAL : Operates when SHOW DURATION and SAVER DURATION are

set up and those times arrive.

TIME OF DAY : Operates when START TIME and FINISH TIME are set up and

those times arrive.

ON : Operates when START is selected and the ACTION ( ) button is

pressed.

SCREENSAVER

PRESENT TIME OF DAY 99:99

START FUNCTION MODE START TIME FINISH TIME SIDE BAR ADJUST WOBBLING PEAK LIMIT

WHITE BAR SCROLL

6:15

12:30

BRIGHT

OFF OFF

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SCREENSAVER (For preventing after-images)

Setup of SCREENSAVER Time

After selecting TIME OF DAY or INTERVAL, the relevant Time Setup will become available for selection and the Operating Time may be set. (Time cannot be set when “MODE” is “ON” or “OFF”.)

SCREENSAVER

PRESENT TIME OF DAY 99:99

START FUNCTION MODE START TIME FINISH TIME SIDE BAR ADJUST WOBBLING PEAK LIMIT

WHITE BAR SCROLL

TIME OF DAY

6:15

12:30

BRIGHT

OFF OFF

SCREENSAVER

PRESENT TIME OF DAY 99:99

START FUNCTION MODE SHOW DURATION SAVER DURATION SIDE BAR ADJUST WOBBLING PEAK LIMIT

WHITE BAR SCROLL

INTERVAL

BRIGHT

6:15

12:30

OFF OFF

Press to select START TIME / FINISH TIME (When TIME OF DAY is selected). Press to select SHOW DURATION / SAVER DURATION (When INTERVAL is selected).

Press to setup. button: Forward

Notes:

button: Back

• Pressing “ ” or “ ” button once changes the Time 1minute. [However, switching occurs every 15 minutes when Periodic Time is selected.]

• Pressing “ ” or “ ” button continuously changes the Time by 15 minutes.

SCREENSAVER

PRESENT TIME OF DAY 99:99

START FUNCTION MODE START TIME FINISH TIME SIDE BAR ADJUST WOBBLING PEAK LIMIT

WHITE BAR SCROLL

TIME OF DAY

0:00 0:00

BRIGHT

OFF OFF

SCREENSAVER

PRESENT TIME OF DAY 99:99

START FUNCTION MODE SHOW DURATION SAVER DURATION SIDE BAR ADJUST WOBBLING PEAK LIMIT

WHITE BAR SCROLL

INTERVAL

BRIGHT

0:00 0:00

OFF OFF

SCREENSAVER

PRESENT TIME OF DAY 99:99

START FUNCTION MODE START TIME FINISH TIME SIDE BAR ADJUST WOBBLING PEAK LIMIT

WHITE BAR SCROLL

SCREENSAVER

FUNCTION MODE START TIME FINISH TIME SIDE BAR ADJUST WOBBLING PEAK LIMIT

SCREENSAVER

FUNCTION MODE SHOW DURATION SAVER DURATION SIDE BAR ADJUST WOBBLING PEAK LIMIT

OFF

6:15

12:30

BRIGHT

OFF OFF

PRESENT TIME OF DAY 99:99

START

WHITE BAR SCROLL

TIME OF DAY

PRESENT TIME OF DAY 99:99

WHITE BAR SCROLL

INTERVAL

6:15

12:30

BRIGHT

OFF OFF

6:15

12:30

BRIGHT

OFF OFF

Note: Timer function will not work unless “PRESENT TIME OF DAY” is set.

Reduces screen after-image

These functions prevent the occurrence of an “after image” on the display when turned ON.

WOBBLING: Automatically shifts the display image at a dot level pitch (therefore unnoticeable to the eye) over time to

prevent after image of sharper contour of image.

PEAK LIMIT: Suppresses image contrast (peak brightness).

Note:

When a still picture is viewed for an extended time, the screen may become slightly darker. (see page 43)

Press to display the SET UP menu.

Press to select “SCREENSAVER”.

Press to display SCREENSAVER menu.

Press to select “WOBBLING” or “PEAK LIMIT”.

Press to select “ON” or “OFF”.

SCREENSAVER

MULTI DISPLAY SETUP

SET UP TIMER

PRESENT TIME SETUP

SCREENSAVER

PRESENT TIME OF DAY 99:99

START FUNCTION MODE START TIME FINISH TIME SIDE BAR ADJUST WOBBLING PEAK LIMIT

WHITE BAR SCROLL

OFF

6:15

12:30

BRIGHT

OFF OFF

2/2SET UP

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SCREENSAVER (For preventing after-images )

SIDE BAR ADJUST

Do not display a picture in NORMAL mode for an extended period, as this can cause an after-image to remain on the side bars on either side of the display ﬁ eld. To reduce the risk of such an after-image, change the brightness of the side bars.

This function may be applicable to the non-picture area.

Display the SCREENSAVER screen. (Refer to the previous page, operation guide steps 1 and 2)

Press to select the SIDE BAR ADJUST.

Press to select OFF, DARK, MID, BRIGHT.

OFF MID BRIGHTDARK

side bars

NORMAL mode

after-images

Non picture area

Picture out Picture Picture and Picture

SCREENSAVER

PRESENT TIME OF DAY 99:99

START FUNCTION MODE START TIME FINISH TIME SIDE BAR ADJUST WOBBLING PEAK LIMIT

WHITE BAR SCROLL

OFF

6:15

12:30

BRIGHT

OFF OFF

Press to exit from SCREENSAVER.

Notes:

• To reduce the occurrence of after-images, set the SIDE BAR ADJUST to BRIGHT.

• The side bar may ﬂ ash (alternate black/white) depending on the picture being shown on the screen. Using Cinema mode will reduce such ﬂ ashing.

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Reduces power consumption

• POWER SAVE: When this function is turned ON, luminous level of the Plasma Display is suppressed, so power consumption is reduced.

• STANDBY SAVE: When this function is turned ON, power consumption of the microcomputer is reduced during power supply standby (see page 13-15), so standby power of the set is reduced.

• POWER MANAGEMENT: The unit power supply is turned ON or OFF depending on whether or not there is a signal during PC input mode.

This function is enabled when it is turned ON. (Only during input from PC(Mini D-sub)

terminal)

• AUTO POWER OFF: Equipment power supply is turned OFF when there is no signal.

When this is set to On, the power supply of the unit goes Off 10 minutes after the input

signals stop.

This function is effective for input signals except input from PC (Mini D-sub) terminal.

Press to select “POWER SAVE” “STANDBY SAVE” “POWER MANAGEMENT” “AUTO POWER OFF”.

Press to select “ON” or “OFF”. On Off

SET UP

SIGNAL

COMPONENT/RGB-IN SELECT

INPUT LABEL

POWER SAVE STANDBY SAVE POWER MANAGEMENT AUTO POWER OFF OSD LANGUAGE ENGLISH (US

1/2

RGB

PC OFF OFF OFF OFF

)

Press to exit from SET UP.

Note:

“POWER MANAGEMENT” and “AUTO POWER OFF” are effective during normal viewing (one picture screen) only.

Customizing the Input labels

This function can change the label of the Input signal to be displayed.

Press to select INPUT LABEL.

Press to change the INPUT LABEL.

SET UP

SIGNAL

COMPONENT/RGB-IN SELECT

INPUT LABEL

POWER SAVE STANDBY SAVE POWER MANAGEMENT AUTO POWER OFF OSD LANGUAGE ENGLISH (US

Note:

While selecting a Input signal through Optional Terminal Board connected to Slot 1, Slot 2 and Slot 3, the Input label will depend on each Optional Terminal Board.

INPUT LABELS for Slot 1, Slot 2, Slot 3 and miniD-sub:

[Slot1 Input] INPUT1/VIDEO1/COMPONENT1/RGB1/DIGITAL1/PC1/DVD1/CATV1/VCR1/STB1 [Slot2 Input] INPUT2/VIDEO2/COMPONENT2/RGB2/DIGITAL2/PC2/DVD2/CATV2/VCR2/STB2 [Slot3 Input] INPUT3/VIDEO3/COMPONENT3/RGB3/PC3/DVD3/CATV3/VCR3/STB3 [PC (MiniD-sub) input] PC/COMPONENT/RGB/DVD/STB

1/2

RGB

PC OFF OFF OFF OFF

)

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SET UP for MULTI DISPLAY

By lining up Plasma Displays in groups of 4, 9 or 16 as illustrated below, an enlarged picture may be displayed across all screens. For this mode of operation, each plasma display has to be set up with a Display number to determine its location.

group of 16 (4 × 4 (F))group of 4 (2 × 2 (F)) group of 9 (3 × 3 (F))

Two options are selectable for MULTI DISPLAY (See next page).

How to setup MULTI DISPLAY

Press to display the SET UP menu.

Press to select the MULTI DISPLAY SETUP.

Press to display the “MULTI DISPLAY SETUP” menu.

Press to select the MULTI DISPLAY SETUP.

Press to select “ON” or “OFF”.

SCREENSAVER

MULTI DISPLAY SETUP

SET UP TIMER

PRESENT TIME SETUP

MULTI DISPLAY SETUP

MULTI DISPLAY SETUP ARRANGEMENT LOCATION

2/2SET UP

OFF

2 × 2

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SET UP for MULTI DISPLAY

How to set the Display location number for each Plasma Display

Press to select ARRANGEMENT (2nd step).

Press to select “2 × 2”, “2 × 2F”, “3 × 3”, “3 × 3F”, “4 × 4”, “4 × 4F”.

Press to select LOCATION.

Press to select the required arrangement number. (A1-D4 : Refer to the following)

Display Number locations for each arrangement.

( 2 × 2 (F) ) ( 3 × 3 (F) ) ( 4 × 4 (F) )

MULTI DISPLAY SETUP

MULTI DISPLAY SETUP ARRANGEMENT LOCATION

MULTI DISPLAY SETUP

MULTI DISPLAY SETUP ARRANGEMENT LOCATION

OFF 2 × 2

Press twice to exit from SET UP.

Option F for MULTI DISPLAY

Two options are selectable for MULTI DISPLAY.

• To hide joints between TVs. • To show joints between TVs. (2 × 2, 3 × 3, 4 × 4) (2 × 2F, 3 × 3F, 4 × 4F)

Suitable for moving image display. Suitable for still image display.

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SET UP for MULTI DISPLAY

ID Remote Control Function

You can set the remote control ID when you want to use this remote control on one of several different TVs.

Switch to on the right side.

Press the button on the remote control.

Press one of - , for the tens digit setting.

Press one of

Notes:

• The numbers in 2, 3 and 4 should be set up quickly.

• Adjustable ID number range is 0 - 99.

• If a number button is pressed more than two times, the ﬁ rst two numbers become the ID number for the remote control.

ID remote control button operation

The operation is the same as normal remote control except for the button.

ID Cancellation

Press button on remote control. (This has the same effect as pressing the , , buttons at the same time.)

Notes:

• Set the Remote ID “On” to operate the ID remote control(see page 41).

If remote ID is set to “On”, you can use the remote control without identical ID number during option menu display. (see page 41)

• The ID remote control cannot be used when ID select is set to anything other than 0, and the remote control ID is not the same as the ID select number (see page 41).

- , for the units digit setting.

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SET UP for Input Signals

COMPONENT / RGB IN SELECT

Select to match the signals from the source connected to the COMPONENT / RGB input terminals. Y, PB, PR signals “COMPONENT” R, G, B, HD, VD signals “RGB”

Press to display the SET UP menu.

Press to select the “COMPONENT / RGB-IN SELECT”.

Press to select the desired mode. COMPONENT RGB

Press to exit from adjust mode.

Note:

Selection may not be possible, depending on which optional board is installed.

3D Y/C FILTER – For NTSC AV images

Select “SIGNAL” from the “SET UP” menu during VIDEO (S VIDEO) input signal mode. (“SIGNAL [VIDEO]” menu is displayed.)

SET UP

SIGNAL

COMPONENT/RGB-IN SELECT

INPUT LABEL

POWER SAVE STANDBY SAVE POWER MANAGEMENT AUTO POWER OFF OSD LANGUAGE ENGLISH (US

1/2

RGB

PC OFF OFF OFF OFF

)

Press to select the “3D Y/C FILTER (NTSC)”.

Press to set ON / OFF.

Press to exit from adjust mode.

Note:

When ON, this setting only affects NTSC input signals.

SET UP

COMPONENT/RGB-IN SELECT

INPUT LABEL

POWER SAVE STANDBY SAVE POWER MANAGEMENT AUTO POWER OFF OSD LANGUAGE ENGLISH (US

SIGNAL

RGB

PC OFF OFF OFF OFF

Press ACTION ( ) button

SIGNAL

3D Y/C FILTER (NTSC) COLOR SYSTEM 3 : 2 PULLDOWN Panasonic AUTO (4 : 3) VIDEO NR

[

VIDEO

AUTO

OFF

NORMAL

OFF

1/2

)

]

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SET UP for Input Signals

COLOR SYSTEM / Panasonic AUTO

Select SIGNAL from the “SET UP” menu during VIDEO (S VIDEO) input

SET UP

signal mode.(“SIGNAL [VIDEO]” menu is displayed.)

COMPONENT/RGB-IN SELECT

SIGNAL

Press to select the “COLOR SYSTEM” or “Panasonic AUTO”.

Press to select each function.

If the image becomes unstable:

With the system set on Auto, under conditions of low

INPUT LABEL

POWER SAVE STANDBY SAVE POWER MANAGEMENT AUTO POWER OFF OSD LANGUAGE ENGLISH (US

Press ACTION ( ) button

level or noisy input signals the image may in rare cases become unstable. Should this occur, set the system to match the format of the input signal.

SIGNAL

3D Y/C FILTER (NTSC) COLOR SYSTEM 3 : 2 PULLDOWN Panasonic AUTO (4 : 3) VIDEO NR

Mode Function

COLOR SYSTEM Set the color system to match the input signal. If set to “AUTO”, the color system is determined

automatically.

AUTO SECAM M.NTSC NTSCPAL

RGB

PC OFF OFF OFF OFF

[

VIDEO

AUTO

OFF

NORMAL

OFF

1/2

)

]

Panasonic AUTO (4 : 3 )

Set to “NORMAL” to view 4:3 images in an unchanged format when Panasonic AUTO is selected. If you would like to view 4:3 images in Just format, set to “JUST”.

3:2 PULLDOWN / VIDEO NR

3:2 PULLDOWN: When ON, the display attempts to reproduce a more natural interpretation of sources such as movie

pictures, which are recorded at 24 frames per second.

If the picture is not stable, turn the setting to OFF.

Note:

When ON, this setting only affects the following signal input:

• NTSC / PAL signal input during “VIDEO (S VIDEO)” input signal.

• 525i(480i) 625i(575i), 1125(1080)/60i signal input during “COMPONENT” input signal.

VIDEO NR: Automatically reduces unwanted picture noise. Note:

VIDEO NR cannot be adjusted while a PC signal is being applied.

[

VIDEO

AUTO

OFF

NORMAL

OFF

Press to select 3:2 PULLDOWN or VIDEO NR. Press to set ON/OFF.

SIGNAL

3D Y/C FILTER (NTSC) COLOR SYSTEM 3 : 2 PULLDOWN Panasonic AUTO (4 : 3) VIDEO NR

SET UP

SIGNAL

COMPONENT/RGB-IN SELECT

INPUT LABEL

POWER SAVE STANDBY SAVE POWER MANAGEMENT AUTO POWER OFF OSD LANGUAGE ENGLISH (US

Press ACTION ( ) button

]

SIGNAL

SYNC 3 : 2 PULLDOWN VIDEO NR

H-FREQ.

33.8

V-FREQ.

60.0

kHz

RGB

PC OFF OFF OFF OFF

AUTO

OFF OFF

[

1/2

RGB

)

]

Press to exit from adjust mode.

SIGNAL

3 : 2 PULLDOWN VIDEO NR

[

COMPONENT

OFF OFF

]

SIGNAL

3 : 2 PULLDOWN VIDEO NR

H-FREQ.

V-FREQ.

33.8

60.0

kHz

[

OFF OFF

Digital

]

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SET UP for Input Signals

SYNC

Select SIGNAL from the “SET UP” menu during RGB input signal.

Press to adjust.

Press to exit from adjust mode.

Setting RGB sync signal

Conﬁ rm that the input is set to RGB INPUT (this setting is valid only for RGB INPUT signal).

AUTO: The H and V sync or synchronized signal are automatically selected.

If both input, it is selected the H and V sync.

ON G: Uses a synchronized signal on the Video G signal, which is input from

the G connector.

VBS: Uses a synchronized signal of Composite Sync input, which is input

from the HD connector.

SET UP

COMPONENT/RGB-IN SELECT

INPUT LABEL

POWER SAVE STANDBY SAVE POWER MANAGEMENT AUTO POWER OFF OSD LANGUAGE ENGLISH (US

SIGNAL

RGB

PC OFF OFF OFF OFF

Press ACTION ( ) button

SIGNAL

SYNC 3 : 2 PULLDOWN VIDEO NR

H-FREQ.

V-FREQ.

SYNC

33.8

60.0

AUTO

OFF OFF

kHz

AUTO

ON G

VBS

[

RGB

1/2

)

]

H-FREQ. (kHz) / V-FREQ. (Hz)

Displays the H (Horizontal) / V (Vertical) frequencies.

This display is valid only for RGB/PC and DVI input signal. Display range:

Horizontal 15 - 110 kHz Vertical 48 - 120 Hz

H-FREQ.

V-FREQ.

33.8

60.0

kHz

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Options Adjustments

Press to display the Setup menu.

Press to select “OSD Language”.

Press and hold until the Options menu is displayed.

Press to select your preferred menu.

Press or button to switch between modes.

Off MENU&ENTER On

Off

Press to adjust the menu.

All the buttons at the bottom of the main unit can be used.

MENU & ENTER

Locks

Locks all the button on bottom face of main unit.

and

buttons on bottom face of main unit.

ENTER/

Press to conﬁ rm.

Options

Off-timer function

Onscreen display

Options

Button lock

Remocon User level ID select Remote ID Serial ID Slot power V. lnstallation Rotate

Press or button to switch between modes.

Enable Disable

Enable Switches the “Off-timer function” “On” Disable Switches the “Off-timer function” “Off”

Note :

When “Disable” is set, the Off-timer is cancelled.

Press to exit from Options menu.

1/2

Enable

2/2

Off Off

Off

Off Off Off Off

Press or button to switch between modes.

Off User1 User2 User3

Off

You can use all of the buttons on the remote control.

User1

You can only use , , , , , , , buttons on remote control.

User2

You can only use

User3

Locks all the buttons on the remote control.

Press or button to switch between modes.

Off Auto On

Off

Power is not transmitted to the slot power.

Auto

Power is transmitted to the slot power only when main power is on.

Power is transmitted to the slot power when main power is on or in the standby state.

Note:

In some cases, power is transmitted to the slot power when main power is on or in the standby state regardless of the slot power setting.

, , buttons on the remote control.

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Options Adjustments

Enable

Off Off

1/2

On Off

0 Off Off Off Off

Options

Off-timer function

Onscreen display Initial INPUT Initial VOL level Maximum VOL level INPUT lock Studio W/B Advanced PIP Display size

Press or button to switch between modes.

Off PC INPUT1 INPUT2

INPUT3

Locks the input switch operation.

Notes:

• Only the adjusted signal is displayed. (see page 18).

• Signal can be displayed when the Terminal board is installed.

• Input switch can be used when this is set to “Off”.

• In two screen display mode, if anything other than “Off” is set, the value will be ﬁ xed as the value input in the single screen display mode.

Press or button to switch between modes.

Off On

Off

Nullify all the settings adjusted.

Sets the color temperature for TV studio.

Note:

Valid only when the low is set as color temperature on screen adjustment.

Press or button to switch between modes.

On Off

Displays all the following on screen.

• Power on display

• Input signal switch display

• No signal display

• Mute and the remaining time of off-timer after was pressed.

Off

Hides all the items above from view.

Press or button to switch between modes.

Off PC INPUT1 INPUT2 INPUT3

Adjusts the input signal when TV is turned on.

Notes:

• Only the adjusted signal is displayed.

(see page 18).

• Signal can be displayed when the Terminal board is installed.

• This menu is available only when “INPUT lock” is “Off”.

Press

button to adjust the volume when TV is turned

on.

Off On

Off

Sets normal volume.

Sets your preferred volume.

Notes:

• When “Maximum VOL level” is “On”, the volume can only be adjusted between 0 and your maximum range.

• You can hear the changed volume regardless of your volume setting before opening the options menu if you adjust the volume when “Initial VOL level” is “On” and cursor is on the menu.

Press

button to adjust the maximum volume.

Off On

Off

Sets auto maximum volume.

Sets your preferred maximum volume.

Notes:

• If the “Maximum VOL level” is set lower than the “Initial VOL level”, the “Initial VOL level” automatically becomes the same as the “Maximum VOL level”.

• The volume display can go up to 63 regardless of the settings.

• You can hear the changed volume regardless of your volume setting before opening the options menu if you adjust the volume when “Maximum VOL level” is “On” and cursor is on the menu.

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Options Adjustments

Enable

Off Off

1/2

On Off

0 Off Off Off Off

2/2

Off Off

Off

Off Off Off Off

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. lnstallation Rotate

Press or button to switch between modes.

Off On

Off

Does not rotate the image.

Rotates the image 180 degrees.

Press or button to switch between modes.

Off On

Off

Sets normal two screen display mode (see page 21).

Sets Advanced PIP mode (see page 22).

Notes:

• When “INPUT lock” is “On”, you cannot use all the two screen display functions.

• , buttons are unavailable during Advanced PIP mode operation.

Press or button to switch between modes.

Off On

Adjusts the image display size on screen.

Off

Sets the normal image display size on screen.

Sets the image display size approximately 95 % of the normal image display.

Off On

Press or button to switch between modes.

Off On

Off

Sets fan to the horizontal installation mode.

Sets fan to the vertical installation mode.

Notes:

This functions when display is turned on.

•

• This mode is available for TH42PHD8UK, TH-50PHD8UK.

• Vertical installation is available for TH-42PWD8UK without this mode setting.

• Turn up the power switch for the upward direction when you set Display vertically.

Press or button to switch between modes.

Off On

Sets the panel ID Control.

Off

Disables external control by the ID.

Enables the external control by the ID.

Notes:

• This setting is valid only when the input signals are as follows; 525i, 525p, 625i, 625p, 750/60p, 750/50p, 1125/60i, 1125/50i, 1125/24sF, 1125/25p, 1125/24p, 1125/30p, 1250/50i (Component Video, RGB, DVI, SDI, HDMI)

• This setting is invalid when two screen display, digital zoom or Multi screen is selected.

• When Display size is set to “On”, Pos. /Size adjustment cannot be used.

• Refer to each board's operating instruction for DVI, SDI, HDMI's corresponding signals.

Sets panel ID number when panel is used in “Remote ID” or “Serial ID”. Set value range: 0 - 100 (Standard value: 0)

Press or button to switch between modes.

Off On

Off

Disables ID remote control functions. You can use normal remote control operations.

Enable ID remote control functions.

Normalization

When both main unit buttons and remote control are disabled due to the “Button lock”, “Remocon User level” or “Remote ID” adjustments, set all the values “Off” so that all the buttons are enabled again.

Press the button on main unit together with button on the remote control and hold for more than 5 seconds. The

“SHIPPING” menu is displayed and the lock is released when it disappears.

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Shipping condition

This function allows you to reset the unit to the factory setting.

Press to display the SET UP menu.

Press to select “OSD LANGUAGE”.

Press and hold till the SHIPPING menu is displayed.

Press to select “YES”.

Press to conﬁ rm.

SET UP

COMPONENT/RGB-IN SELECT

INPUT LABEL

POWER SAVE STANDBY SAVE POWER MANAGEMENT AUTO POWER OFF OSD LANGUAGE ENGLISH (US

SHIPPING

SIGNAL

RGB

PC OFF OFF OFF OFF

YES

1/2

)

[from the unit]

1 Press the MENU button till the Setup menu is displayed.

2 Press the Volume Up “+” or Down “–” button to select “OSD LANGUAGE”.

3 Press and hold the ENTER button till the SHIPPING menu is displayed.

4 Press the Volume Up “+” or Down “–” button to select “YES”.

5 Press the ENTER button.

Note:

Press the R button to return to SET UP menu when SHIPPING menu is displayed.

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Troubleshooting

Before you call for service, determine the symptoms and make a few simple checks as shown below.

Symptoms

Picture Sound

Interference Noisy Sound

Normal Picture No Sound

No Picture No Sound

No Picture Normal Sound

No Color Normal Sound

No remote control operations can be performed. Check whether the batteries have discharged completely and, if they have not, whether they

A cracking sound is sometimes heard from the unit. If there is nothing wrong with the picture or sound, this is the sound of the cabinet undergoing

The top or bottom of the picture on the screen is cut off when I use the zoom function.

Areas at the top and bottom of the screen where the image is missing appear when I use the zoom function.

Electrical Appliances Cars / Motorcycles Fluorescent light

Volume (Check whether the mute function has been activated on the remote control.)

Not plugged into AC outlet Not switched on PICTURE and BRIGHTNESS/Volume setting (Check by pressing the power switch or stand-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 displayed.

Color controls set at minimum level. (see page 23, 24) COLOR SYSTEM (see page 37)

were inserted properly. Check whether the remote control sensor is exposed to an outdoor light or a strong ﬂ uorescent light. Check whether the remote control designed speciﬁ cally for use with the unit is being used. (The unit cannot be operated by any other remote control.)

very slight contractions in response to changes in the room temperature. There are no adverse effects on the performance or other aspects.

Adjust the position of the picture on the screen.

When using a video software program (such as a cinema size program) with a screen wider than one in the 16:9 mode, blank areas separate from the images are formed at the top and bottom of the screen.

Checks

I can hear sounds coming from inside the unit. When the power is turned on, a sound of the display panel being driven may be heard: This is

This Plasma Display uses special image processing. Hence a slight time lag may occur between image and audio, depending on the type of input signal. However, this is not a malfunction.

normal and not indicative of malfunctioning.

Plasma Display panel

Symptoms Check

The screen darkens slightly when bright pictures with minimal movements are shown.

It takes a while for the picture to appear. The unit digitally processes the various signals in order to reproduce esthetically pleasing

The edges of the images ﬂ icker. Due to the characteristics of the system used to drive the panel, the edges may appear to ﬂ icker

The brightness on both sides of images in NORMAL mode changes.

Some parts of the screen do not light up. The plasma display panel is manufactured using an extremely high level of precision technology,

After-images appear

[for TH-37PHD8UK, TH-42PHD8UK, TH-50PHD8UK] Whirring sounds can be heard from the display unit.

The screen will darken slightly when photos, still images of a computer or other pictures with minimal movements are shown for an extended period. This is done to reduce after-image on the screen and the shortening of the screen’s service life: It is normal and not indicative of malfunctioning.

images. As such, it sometimes takes a few moments for the picture to appear when the power has been turned on, when the input has been switched or when the images for the main picture and sub picture on the two screens are swapped.

in the fast-moving parts of the images: This is normal and not indicative of malfunctioning.

When viewing the side panels at the “BRIGHT” or “MID” setting, the brightness on both sides may change depending on the kind of program shown: This is normal and not indicative of malfunctioning.

however, sometimes some parts of the screen may be missing picture elements or have luminous spots. This is not a malfunction.

Note:

The permanent after-image on the Plasma Display resulting from ﬁ xed image use is not an operating defect and as such is not covered by the Warranty. This product is not designed to display ﬁ xed images for extended periods of time.

The display unit is ﬁ tted with a cooling fan to dissipate heat generated during normal use. The whirring sound is caused by rotation of the fan and is not a malfunction.

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VIDEO/COMPONENT/RGB/PC input signals

VIDEO input

Signal name

1 NTSC 15.73 59.94 2 PAL 15.63 50.00 3 PAL60 15.73 59.94 4 SECAM 15.63 50.00 5 Modiﬁ ed NTSC 15.73 59.94

Horizontal Vertical

frequency(kHz) frequency(Hz)

Applicable input signals for Component / D-sub (Component) / RGB / D-sub (RGB) (

Signal name

1 525 (480) / 60i 15.73 59.94 2 525 (480) / 60p 31.47 59.94 3 625 (575) / 50i 15.63 50.00 4 625 (575) / 50p 31.25 50.00 5 750 (720) / 60p 45.00 60.00 6 750 (720) / 50p 37.50 50.00 7 1,125 (1,080) / 60i 33.75 60.00 8 1,125 (1,080) / 50i 28.13 50.00 9 1,125 (1,080) / 24p 27.00 47.92

10 1,125 (1,080) / 24sF 33.75 30.00

11 1,125 (1,080) / 25p 28.13 25.00 12 1,125 (1,080) / 30p 27.00 24.00 13 1,250 (1,080) / 50i 31.25 50.00 14 640 × 400 @70 Hz 31.46 70.07 15 640 × 480 @60 Hz 31.47 59.94 16 640 × 480 @72 Hz 37.86 72.81 17 640 × 480 @75 Hz 37.50 75.00 18 640 × 480 @85 Hz 43.27 85.01 19 852 × 480 @60 Hz 31.47 59.94 20 800 × 600 @56 Hz 35.16 56.25 21 800 × 600 @60 Hz 37.88 60.32 22 800 × 600 @72 Hz 48.08 72.19 23 800 × 600 @75 Hz 46.88 75.00 24 800 × 600 @85 Hz 53.67 85.06 25 1,024 × 768 @60 Hz 48.36 60.00 26 1,024 × 768 @70 Hz 56.48 70.07 27 1,024 × 768 @75 Hz 60.02 75.03 28 1,024 × 768 @85 Hz 68.68 85.00 29 1,152 × 864 @75 Hz 67.50 75.00 30 1,280 × 960 @60 Hz 60.00 60.00 31 1,280 × 960 @85 Hz 85.94 85.00 32 1,280 × 1,024 @60 Hz 63.98 60.02 33 1,280 × 1,024 @75 Hz 79.98 75.03 34 1,280 × 1,024 @85 Hz 91.15 85.02 35 1,600 × 1,200 @60 Hz 75.00 60.00 36 1,600 × 1,200 @65 Hz 81.25 65.00 37 1,066 × 600 @60 Hz 37.88 60.32 38 1,366 × 768 @60 Hz 48.36 60.00 39 Macintosh13” (640 × 480) 35.00 66.67 40 Macintosh16” (832 × 624) 49.72 74.54 41 Macintosh21” (1,152 × 870) 68.68 75.06

Horizontal

frequency (kHz)

Vertical

frequency (Hz)

Component / D-sub

(Component)

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RGB / D-sub

(RGB)

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                     

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1: When selected the RGB format and 525p signal input to the D-sub terminal, it is recognized as VGA 60Hz signal.

2: When inputted VGA 60Hz format signal from the other than D-sub terminal, it is recognized as 525p signal.

Note: Signals without above speciﬁ cation may not be displayed properly.

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Speciﬁ cations

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,

16:9 aspect ratio

Contrast Ratio 4000:1

Screen size 32” 13/64 (818mm) (W) × 18” 9/64 (461mm) (H)

× 36” 31/32 (939mm) (diagonal)

(No.of pixels) 408,960 (852 (W) × 480 (H))

[2,556 × 480 dots]

Operating condition

Temperature 32 °F - 104 °F (0 °C - 40 °C)

Humidity 20 % - 80 %

Applicable signals

Color System NTSC, PAL, PAL60, SECAM, Modiﬁ ed NTSC

Scanning format 525 (480) / 60i · 60p, 625 (575) / 50i · 50p, 750 (720) / 60p · 50p, 1125 (1080) / 60i · 50i · 24p · 25p

· 30p · 24sF ···· SMPTE274M, 1250 (1080) / 50i

PC signals VGA

SVGA, XGA, SXGA, UXGA ···· (compressed)

Horizontal scanning frequency 15 - 110 kHz

Vertical scanning frequency 48 - 120 Hz

Connection terminals

AV VIDEO IN/OUT (BNC) 1.0 Vp-p (75-ohm or high impedance)

S VIDEO IN (MINI DIN 4PIN) Y: 1 Vp-p (75-ohm), C: 0.286 Vp-p (75-ohm) AUDIO IN (RCA PIN JACK × 2) 0.5 Vrms (high impedance)

COMPONENT/RGB Y/G (BNC) 1.0 Vp-p/composite (75-ohm)

0.7 Vp-p/non-composite (75-ohm)

B/B (BNC), PR/R (BNC) 0.7 Vp-p (75-ohm)

AUDIO IN (RCA PIN JACK × 2) 0.5 Vrms (high impedance)

PC (HIGH-DENSITY D-SUB 15PIN) R,G,B/0.7 Vp-p (75-ohm)

Component Y : 1.0 Vp-p (75-ohm : include sync)

SERIAL EXTERNAL CONTROL TERMINAL (D-SUB 9PIN) RS-232C COMPATIBLE

SPEAKERS (6 ȍ) 16W [8 W + 8 W] (10 % THD)

Accessories Supplied

Remote Control Transmitter

Batteries 2 × AA Size

Fixing bands (TMME203 or TMME187) × 2

Dimensions (W × H × D)

Mass (weight)

main unit only approx. 55.1 lbs approx. 65.0 lbs with speakers approx. 63.9 lbs approx. 73.9 lbs

P P HD, VD/1.0 - 5.0 Vp-p (high impedance) AUDIO IN (M3 JACK) 0.5 Vrms (high impedance)

36.2” (920 mm) × 21.7” (550 mm) × 3.5” (89 mm) (exclusive of protruding portion)

B/CB : ± 0.7 Vp-p (75-ohm)

R/CR : ± 0.7 Vp-p (75-ohm)

EUR7636070R

36” 7/32 (920mm) (W) × 20” 25/64 (518mm) (H)

40.2” (1,020 mm) × 24” (610 mm) × 3.5” (89 mm)

Drive method : AC type 42-inch,

16:9 aspect ratio

× 41” 37/64 (1,056mm) (diagonal)

(exclusive of protruding portion)

Note:

Design and speciﬁ cations are subject to change without notice. Mass and dimensions shown are approximate.

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Speciﬁ cations

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,

16:9 aspect ratio

Contrast Ratio

Screen size 32” 13/64 (818mm) (W) × 18” 9/64 (461mm) (H)

× 36” 31/32 (939mm) (diagonal)

(No.of pixels) 737,280 (1,024 (W) × 720 (H))

[3,072 × 720 dots]

Operating condition

Temperature 32 °F - 104 °F (0 °C - 40 °C)

Humidity 20 % - 80 %

Applicable signals

Color System NTSC, PAL, PAL60, SECAM, Modiﬁ ed NTSC

Scanning format 525 (480) / 60i · 60p, 625 (575) / 50i · 50p, 750 (720) / 60p · 50p, 1125 (1080) / 60i · 50i · 24p · 25p

· 30p · 24sF ···· SMPTE274M, 1250 (1080) / 50i

PC signals VGA, SVGA,

XGA, SXGA, UXGA ···· (compressed)

Horizontal scanning frequency 15 - 110 kHz

Vertical scanning frequency 48 - 120 Hz

Connection terminals

AV VIDEO IN/OUT (BNC) 1.0 Vp-p (75-ohm or high impedance)

S VIDEO IN (MINI DIN 4PIN) Y: 1 Vp-p (75-ohm), C: 0.286 Vp-p (75-ohm) AUDIO IN (RCA PIN JACK × 2) 0.5 Vrms (high impedance)

COMPONENT/RGB Y/G (BNC) 1.0 Vp-p/composite (75-ohm)

B/B (BNC), PR/R (BNC) 0.7 Vp-p (75-ohm)

AUDIO IN (RCA PIN JACK × 2) 0.5 Vrms (high impedance)

PC (HIGH-DENSITY D-SUB 15PIN) R,G,B/0.7 Vp-p (75-ohm)

Component Y : 1.0 Vp-p (75-ohm : include sync)

SERIAL EXTERNAL CONTROL TERMINAL (D-SUB 9PIN) RS-232C COMPATIBLE

SPEAKERS (6 ȍ) 16W [8 W + 8 W] (10 % THD)

Accessories Supplied

Remote Control Transmitter

Batteries 2 × AA Size

Fixing bands (TMME203 or TMME187) × 2

Dimensions (W × H × D)

Mass (weight)

main unit only approx. 57.3 lbs approx. 69.4 lbs with speakers approx. 66.1 lbs approx. 78.3 lbs

P P HD, VD/1.0 - 5.0 Vp-p (high impedance) AUDIO IN (M3 JACK) 0.5 Vrms (high impedance)

36.2” (920 mm) × 21.7” (550 mm) × 3.5” (89 mm) (exclusive of protruding portion)

B/CB : ± 0.7 Vp-p (75-ohm)

R/CR : ± 0.7 Vp-p (75-ohm)

3000:1

36” 7/32 (920mm) (W) × 20” 25/64 (518mm) (H)

Horizontal scanning frequency 15 - 110 kHz

Vertical scanning frequency 48 - 120 Hz

0.7 Vp-p/non-composite (75-ohm)

EUR7636070R

40.2” (1,020 mm) × 24” (610 mm) × 3.5” (89 mm)

Drive method : AC type 42-inch,

16:9 aspect ratio

× 41” 37/64 (1,056mm) (diagonal)

786,432 (1,024 (W) × 768 (H))

[3,072 × 768 dots]

VGA, SVGA, XGA,

SXGA, UXGA ···· (compressed)

(exclusive of protruding portion)

Note:

Design and speciﬁ cations are subject to change without notice. Mass and dimensions shown are approximate.

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Speciﬁ cations

TH-50PHD8UK

Power Source 120 V AC, 50/60 Hz Power Consumption

Maximum 440 W

Stand-by condition Save OFF 0.6 W, Save ON 0.4 W

Power off condition 0.1 W

Plasma Display panel Drive method : AC type 50-inch,

16:9 aspect ratio

Contrast Ratio

Screen size 43” 35/64 (1,106mm) (W) × 24” 31/64 (622mm) (H)

× 49” 61/64 (1,269mm) (diagonal)

(No.of pixels) 1,049,088 (1,366 (W) × 768 (H))

Operating condition

Temperature 32 °F - 104 °F (0 °C - 40 °C)

Humidity 20 % - 80 %

Applicable signals

Color System NTSC, PAL, PAL60, SECAM, Modiﬁ ed NTSC

Scanning format 525 (480) / 60i · 60p, 625 (575) / 50i · 50p, 750 (720) / 60p · 50p, 1125 (1080) / 60i · 50i · 24p · 25p

· 30p · 24sF ···· SMPTE274M, 1250 (1080) / 50i

PC signals VGA, SVGA, XGA,

SXGA, UXGA ···· (compressed)

Horizontal scanning frequency 15 - 110 kHz

Vertical scanning frequency 48 - 120 Hz

Connection terminals

AV VIDEO IN/OUT (BNC) 1.0 Vp-p (75-ohm or high impedance)

S VIDEO IN (MINI DIN 4PIN) Y: 1 Vp-p (75-ohm), C: 0.286 Vp-p (75-ohm) AUDIO IN (RCA PIN JACK × 2) 0.5 Vrms (high impedance)

COMPONENT/RGB Y/G (BNC) 1.0 Vp-p/composite (75-ohm)

B/B (BNC), PR/R (BNC) 0.7 Vp-p (75-ohm)

AUDIO IN (RCA PIN JACK × 2) 0.5 Vrms (high impedance)

PC (HIGH-DENSITY D-SUB 15PIN) R,G,B/0.7 Vp-p (75-ohm)

Component Y : 1.0 Vp-p (75-ohm : include sync) P P 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 ȍ) 16W [8 W + 8 W] (10 % THD)

Accessories Supplied

Remote Control Transmitter

Batteries 2 × AA Size

Fixing bands (TMME203 or TMME187) × 2

Dimensions (W × H × D)

Mass (weight)

main unit only approx. 94.8 lbs with speakers approx. 103.6 lbs

B/CB : ± 0.7 Vp-p (75-ohm)

R/CR : ± 0.7 Vp-p (75-ohm)

47.6” (1,210 mm) × 28.5” (724 mm) × 3.7” (95 mm) (exclusive of protruding portion)

3000:1

[4,098 × 768 dots]

0.7 Vp-p/non-composite (75-ohm)

EUR7636070R

Note:

Design and speciﬁ cations are subject to change without notice. Mass and dimensions shown are approximate.

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Customer’s Record

The model number and serial number of this product can be found on its back cover. You should note this serial number in the space provided below and retain this book, plus your purchase receipt, as a permanent record of your purchase to aid in identiﬁ cation in the event of theft or loss, and for Warranty Service purposes.

Model Number Serial Number

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Panasonic Broadcast & Television Systems Company

Unit of Panasonic Corporation of North America

Executive Ofﬁ ce :

One Panasonic Way 4E-7, Secaucus, NJ 07094 (201) 348-7000

EASTERN ZONE : One Panasonic Way 4E-7 Secaucus, NJ 07094 (201) 348-7621 Mid-Atlantic/New England : One Panasonic Way 4E-7 Secaucus, NJ 07094 (201) 348-7621 Southeast Region : 1225 Northbrook Parkway, Ste 1-160 Suwanee GA 30024 (770)338-6835 Central Region : 1707 N Randall Road E1-C-1, Elgin, IL 60123 (847)468-5200

WESTERN ZONE : 3330 Cahuenga Blvd W., Los Angeles, CA 90068 (323) 436-3500 Dallas Region : 6226 Abington Way, Houston, TX 77008 (713) 802-2726 No. CA/Northwest Region : 5870 Stone Ridge, #3, Pleasanton, CA (925) 416-5108

Government Marketing Department : 52 West Gude Drive, Rockville, MD 20850 (301) 738-3840

Panasonic Canada Inc.

5770 Ambler Drive Mississauga, Ontario L4W 2T3

Printed in Japan

MBS0505S0