Panasonic TH-42PG9U, TH-37PG9U, TH-37PR9U User Manual

Operating Instructions

Progressive Wide Hospitality Plasma Display

Manual de instrucciones

Pantalla panorámica de plasma progresiva para la industria hotelera

Model No.

Número de modelo.

TH-37PG9U TH-42PG9U

High Deﬁ nition Hospitality Plasma Display

Pantalla de plasma de alta deﬁ nición para la industria hotelera

Model No.

Número de modelo.

TH-37PR9U TH-42PR9U

English

Español

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.

La ilustración mostrada es una imagen.

Antes de conectar, utilizar o ajustar este producto, lea completamente este manual de instrucciones;

y guárdelo para consultarlo en el futuro en caso de ser necesario.

TQB2AA0701-1

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 fire or shock hazard, do not expose this apparatus to rain

or mois ture. Do not place containers with water (flower 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

qualified service personnel.

2) Do not remove the grounding pin on the power plug. This apparatus is equipped with a three pin grounding-type power plug. This plug will only fit a grounding-type power outlet. This is a safety 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.

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.

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.

Important Safety Instructions .................................. 3

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Power ON / OFF ..................................................... 12

Initial selections ..................................................... 13

Selecting the input signal ...................................... 13

Selecting the On-Screen Menu Language ............ 13

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

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

ASPECT Controls ................................................... 18

Adjusting POS. /SIZE ............................................. 19

MULTI PIP ................................................................ 20

Advanced PIP .......................................................... 21

PICTURE Adjustments ........................................... 22

ADVANCED SETTINGS ........................................ 23

SOUND Adjustment ................................................ 24

MUTE .................................................................... 24

Digital Zoom ............................................................ 25

PRESENT TIME SETUP / SET UP TIMER .............. 26

PRESENT TIME SETUP ....................................... 26

SET UP TIMER ..................................................... 27

SCREENSAVER (For preventing after-images) ... 28

Setup of SCREENSAVER Time ............................ 29

Reduces screen after-image ................................. 29

SIDE BAR ADJUST ............................................... 30

Reduces power consumption ............................... 31

Customizing the Input labels ................................. 31

SET UP for Input Signals ....................................... 32

COMPONENT / RGB IN SELECT ......................... 32

3D Y/C FILTER ...................................................... 32

COLOR SYSTEM / Panasonic AUTO ................... 33

3:2 PULLDOWN / VIDEO NR ................................ 33

SYNC .................................................................... 34

H-FREQ. (kHz) / V-FREQ. (Hz) ............................. 34

Options Adjustments ............................................. 35

Shipping condition ................................................. 38

Troubleshooting ..................................................... 39

PC input signals ..................................................... 40

Specifications ......................................................... 41

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-37PG9U, TH-42PG9U, TH-37PR9U, TH-42PR9U

Responsible Party: Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094 Contact Source: Panasonic Broadcast & Television Systems Company 1-800-524-1448 email: pbtscservice@us.panasonic.com

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.

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.)

• Pedestal ...................................................................................................................... TY-ST09GR-K

• Wall-hanging bracket (vertical) ................................................................................... TY-WK42PV3U

• Wall-hanging bracket (angled) .................................................................................... TY-WK42PR2U, TY-WK42PR3U

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

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

• BNC Dual Video Terminal Board ................................................................................ TY-FB9BD

• Ir Through Terminal Board .......................................................................................... TY-FB9RT

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

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

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

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

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

• U/V Tuner Board with MATE I/F .................................................................................. TY-FB9TU

(except for Canada) Always be sure to ask a qualified 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 fire 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 fire. 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 reflected 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.

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 fire 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 of 3

15/16” (10 cm) or more at the top, left and right, 2 3/8”

(6 cm) or more at the bottom, and 2 the rear. If using some other setting-up method, leave a space of 3 and right, and 2

15/16” (10 cm) or more at the top, bottom, left

3/4” (7 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 fire. If the plug is damaged or the wall socket plate is loose, they should not be used.

Do not handle the power cord plug with wet hands.

• Doing so may cause electric shocks.

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

• Do not make any modifications, place heavy objects on, place near hot objects, heat, bend, twist or forcefully pull the power cable. Doing so may cause damage to the power cable which can cause fire 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 fire or permanent damage to the unit. Have the Display evaluated at an Authorized Service Center. Services to the Display by any unauthorized personnel are strongly discouraged due to its high voltage dangerous nature.

If water or foreign objects get inside the 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 fire. 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 fingernails or other hard objects, otherwise the surface may become damaged. Furthermore, avoid contact with volatile substances such as insect sprays, solvents and thinner, otherwise the quality of the surface may be adversely affected.

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

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

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

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

Accessories

Accessories Supplied

Check that you have the Accessories and items shown

Operating Instruction book AC cord

The remote control is not included with this set. Available for purchase separately.

Object model : EUR7636070R

Fixing bands × 2

Connections

– AC cord fixing

Connect power plug to

the socket of the main body.

Fix the clamper.

– Cable fixing bands

Secure any excess cables with bands as required.

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

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

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

To tighten:

Pull

AC cord connection (see page 12)

How to fix: Fix by pushing in until a clicking sound is heard.

To loosen: Push the catch

How to release: Pull up while drawing in the knob.

SLOT1 SLOT2 SLOT3

Optional Terminal Board Insert Slot (covered)

From EXTERNAL monitor terminal on Computer (see page 10)

Pull

AUDIO

SERIALPC IN

From SERIAL Terminal on Computer (see page 11)

Connections

PC Input Terminals connection

COMPUTER

Conversion adapter (if necessary)

AUDIO

PC IN

Mini D-sub 15p

RGB

PC cable

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 Mini D-sub 15P cable with ferrite core to PC input Terminal.

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

• The display resolution is a maximum of 640 × 480 dots (TH-37PG9U, TH-42PG9U), 768 × 720 dots (TH-37PR9U), 768 × 768 dots (TH-42PR9U) when the aspect mode is set to “NORMAL”, and 852 × 480 dots (TH-37PG9U, TH-42PG9U), 1,024 × 720 dots (TH-37PR9U), 1,024 × 768 dots (TH-42PR9U) when the aspect mode is set to “FULL”. If the display resolution exceeds these maximums, it may not be possible to show fine detail with sufficient clarity.

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

• Some PC models cannot be connected to the set.

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

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

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

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

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

Signal Names for Mini D-sub 15P Connector

Pin No.

1514131211

67839

Pin Layout for PC Input Terminal

1 2

NC (not connected)

Signal Name

R (PR/CR)

G (Y)

B (PB/CB)

GND (Ground)

Pin No.

7 8 9

Signal Name

GND (Ground) GND (Ground) GND (Ground)

NC (not connected)

GND (Ground)

Pin No.

11 12

13 14 15

Signal Name

NC (not connected)

SDA

HD/SYNC

SCL

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 specification, so that the Plasma Display can be controlled by a computer which is connected to this terminal. The computer will require software which allows the sending and receiving of control data which satisfies the conditions given below. Use a computer application such as programming language software. Refer to the documentation for the computer application for details.

Communication parameters

Signal level

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 first command to come from this unit before sending the next command.

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

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

Power ON / OFF

Connecting the AC cord plug to the Plasma Display.

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

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

Power Indicator: Red (standby)

Press the

Power Indicator: Green

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

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

Remote Control Sensor

POWER

Power Indicator

switch on the unit,

Note:

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

Initial selections

Selecting the input signal

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

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

Input signals will change as follow:

INPUT1 INPUT2 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 32)

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

INPUT

VOL

ENTER/

Selecting the On-Screen Menu Language

Press to display the SET UP menu.

Press to select OSD LANGUAGE.

Press to select your preferred language.

Selectable languages

English(UK)

Deutsch

Français

Italiano

Español

ENGLISH(US)

.......(Chinese)

.......(Japanese)

Русский

.......(Russian)

COMPONENT/RGB-IN SELECT

INPUT LABEL

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

Swing up the door at “PULL”.

SET UP

SIGNAL

1/2

RGB

PC OFF OFF OFF OFF

)

Basic Controls

Remote control sensor

POWER

INPUT

VOL

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

(see page 13)

ENTER/

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.)

Main Power On / Off Switch

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

This button is locked by initial setting. (see page 16, 18)

MENU Screen ON / OFF

This button is locked by initial setting. Each time the MENU button is pressed, the menu screen will switch. (see page 16)

Normal Viewing PICTURE SET UP

SOUND POS. /SIZE

N button (see page 19, 22, 23, 24)

POS. /SIZE button (see page 19)

PICTURE button (see page 22)

SURROUND button

The surround setting switches on and off each time the SURROUND button is pressed. The benefits 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

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

Press to select INPUT1, INPUT2, INPUT3 and PC IN input SLOTS sequentially. (see page 13)

Sound mute On / Off (see page 24)

Numeric buttons (see page 37)

ASPECT button

Press to adjust the aspect. (see page 18)

MULTI Window buttons (see page 20)

Basic Controls

The remote control is not included with this set. Available for purchase separately.

Object model : EUR7636070R

Standby (ON / OFF) button

The Plasma Display must first be plugged into the wall outlet and turned on at the power switch (see page 12). 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 24)

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 18) 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 39), this function is not the perfect solution to after-image.

Channel Adjustment

You can use this button when U/V Tuner Board with MATE I/F is installed (optional accessories). Refer to each Board's Operating Instruction for detail.

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 fixed 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 flash. The off timer is cancelled if a power interruption occurs.

Digital Zoom (see page 25)

Press to access Digital Zoom.

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

On-Screen Menu Displays

ENTER/

INPUT

VOL

To PICTURE adjust menu (see page 22)

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 22, 23)

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 ]

INPUT

VOL

Press to select.

Press to access each adjust

ENTER/

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 19)

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

POS. /SIZE

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

NORMAL

0 0 0 0

NORMALIZE

During “RGB/PC” input signal.

POS. /SIZE

NORMALIZE

NORMAL

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

CLOCK PHASE

0 0 0 0 0

To SOUND adjust menu (see page 24)

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

On-Screen Menu Displays

Press to access

[ from the unit ]

each adjust screen.

INPUT

VOL

ENTER/

Press the R button to return to previous menu.

Press to return to next menu screen.

To SIGNAL screen for VIDEO (S VIDEO) (see page 32, 33)

SIGNAL

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

[

VIDEO

AUTO

OFF

NORMAL

OFF

To SIGNAL screen for COMPONENT (see page 33)

]

SIGNAL

3 : 2 PULLDOWN VIDEO NR

[

COMPONENT

OFF OFF

To SIGNAL screen for RGB (see page 33, 34)

]

SIGNAL

SYNC 3 : 2 PULLDOWN VIDEO NR

H-FREQ.

33.8

V-FREQ.

60.0

kHz

AUTO

OFF OFF

[

RGB

To SIGNAL screen for DVI (see page 33, 34)

]

SIGNAL

3 : 2 PULLDOWN VIDEO NR

H-FREQ. V-FREQ.

Note: “SIGNAL” setup menu displays a different setting condition for each input signal. (see page 13)

To setup SCREENSAVER (See page 28-30)

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

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 Hz

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 26, 27)

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

To PRESENT TIME SETUP. (see page 26)

PRESENT TIME SETUP

PRESENT TIME OF DAY 99:99

SET

PRESENT TIME OF DAY

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

ASPECT Controls

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

INPUT

VOL

ENTER/

is pressed.

[During MULTI PIP Operations]

• Picture and Picture, Picture in Picture :

• 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.

Panasonic AUTO JUST

NORMAL FULL

Mode Picture Explanation

NORMAL

ZOOM

FULL

JUST

NORMAL

ZOOM

FULL

JUST

3 9

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

ZOOM mode magnifies the central section of the picture.

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

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.

416

Panasonic AUTO

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

Panasonic

AUTO

For an elongated image

For a 4:3 image

Image is expanded Changes in

accordance with the Panasonic AUTO

mode setting (see page 33).

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.

• Panasonic AUTO can not be selected while TY-FB9BD (optional BNC Dual Video Terminal Board) is installed.

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

after-image to remain on the Plasma Display Panel.

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

0 0 0 0

NORMAL

0 0 0 0 0

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 flickering and distortion.

NORMALIZE

Normalization)

MULTI PIP

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

[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.

Notes:

• The sub picture sound is heard while a sub picture operation is underway.

• The sub picture operation automatically returns to the main picture operation if a sub picture operation has not been performed for about 3 seconds or if any of the remote control buttons is pressed (except

PIP

SWAP SWAP SWAP

[Example]

button).

[Picture out Picture]

Main picture Sub picture Main picture Sub picture

MULTI

PIP

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

Press to change input signal.

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 24).

• 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 simplified format, and it may not be possible to discern details on them satisfactorily.

• Following combinations of two analog signals cannot be displayed simultaneously.

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

Picture is changed

Advanced PIP

1 2

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 20). On : Sets Advanced PIP mode.

Press to confirm.

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

1/3

On Off

0 Off Off Off Off

One screen Advanced PIP

Notes:

• Advanced PIP corresponding signal

Sub screen Main 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 24).

• 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 simplified format, and it may not be possible to discern details on them satisfactorily.

• Following combinations of two analog signals cannot be displayed simultaneously.

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

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

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.

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 flesh 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)

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 PC

(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 14)

• 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.

Digital Zoom

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.

[Unit]

INPUT

VOL button

VOL

EXIT

ENTER/

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 20)

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

Select the magnification required for the enlarged display.

Each time this is pressed, the magnification 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

PRESENT TIME SETUP / SET UP TIMER

The timer can switch the Plasma Display ON or OFF.

Before attempting Timer Set, confirm 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

SET UP TIMER

Display the SET UP TIMER SCREEN.

PRESENT TIME SETUP / SET UP TIMER

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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Panasonic TH-42PG9U, TH-37PG9U, TH-37PR9U User Manual

Important Safety Instructions

Table of Contents

FCC STATEMENT

Safety Precautions

Maintenance

Accessories

Accessories Supplied

Connections

PC Input Terminals connection

SERIAL Terminals connection

Power ON / OFF

Initial selections

Selecting the input signal

Selecting the On-Screen Menu Language

Basic Controls

On-Screen Menu Displays

ASPECT Controls

Adjusting POS. /SIZE

MULTI PIP

Advanced PIP

PICTURE Adjustments

ADVANCED SETTINGS

SOUND Adjustment

MUTE

Digital Zoom

PRESENT TIME SETUP / SET UP TIMER

PRESENT TIME SETUP

SET UP TIMER