Panasonic TH-42PR9U User Manual

Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read these instructions completely.

Please keep this manual for future reference.

English

Operating Instructions

Progressive Wide Hospitality Plasma Display

Manual de instrucciones

Pantalla panorámica de plasma progresiva para la industria hotelera

The illustration shown is an image.

TH-37PG9U TH-42PG9U

TH-37PR9U TH-42PR9U

Model No.

Número de modelo.

Model No.

Número de modelo.

High Deﬁ nition Hospitality Plasma Display

Pantalla de plasma de alta deﬁ nición para la industria hotelera

TQB2AA0701-1

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.

Español

La ilustración mostrada es una imagen.

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 tend ed 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 pli ance.

CAUTION

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.

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

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

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.

FCC STATEMENT

Safety Precautions

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.

CAUTION

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.

Safety Precautions / Maintenance

WARNING

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.

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 3/4” (7 cm) or more at 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 3/4” (7 cm) or more at the rear.

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.

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

SERIALPC IN

AUDIO

SLOT1 SLOT2 SLOT3

From SERIAL Terminal on Computer (see page 11)

From EXTERNAL monitor terminal on Computer (see page 10)

AC cord connection (see page 12)

Connect power plug to

the socket of the main body.

Fix the clamper.

– AC cord fixing

Optional Terminal Board Insert Slot (covered)

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

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

– 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.

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

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

To tighten:

To loosen:

Pull

Push the catch

Connections

PC Input Terminals connection

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 1 10 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 Layout for PC Input Terminal

COMPUTER

Conversion adapter (if necessary)

RGB

PC cable

Stereo plug

Audio

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

Pin No.

Signal Name

Pin No.

Signal Name

Pin No.

Signal Name

R (PR/CR)

GND (Ground)

NC (not connected)

G (Y)

GND (Ground)

SDA

B (PB/CB)

GND (Ground)

HD/SYNC

NC (not connected)

GND (Ground)

SCL

Mini D-sub 15p

AUDIO

PC IN

1514131211

67839

Connections

SERIAL Terminals connection

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.

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

Communication parameters

Basic format for control data

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

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.

Pin layout for RS-232C

COMPUTER

RS-232C Straight cable

D-sub 9p

Start (02h)

3-character command (3 bytes)

Colon Parameter(s)

(1 - 5 bytes)

End (03h)

STX C1 C2 C3 P1 P2 P3 P4:P5ETX

Command

Command PON POF AVL

AMT IMS

DAM

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

Parameter None None

** 0

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

Signal level

Synchronization method

Baud rate

Parity

Character length

Stop bit

Flow control

RS-232C compliant

Asynchronous

9600 bps

None 8 bits

1 bit

RS-232C Conversion cable

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

• Non use Shorted

•

SERIAL

9876

53214

2 3 5

7 8

Power ON / OFF

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.)

Connecting the AC cord plug to the Plasma Display.

POWER

Press the button on the remote control to turn the Plasma Display off. Power Indicator: Red (standby)

Press the button on the remote control to turn the Plasma Display on. Power Indicator: Green

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

Note:

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

Power Indicator

Remote Control Sensor

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

Initial selections

Selecting the On-Screen Menu Language

Selecting the input signal

Press to display the SET UP menu. Press to select OSD LANGUAGE.

Press to select your preferred language.

Selectable languages

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:

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.

ENTER/

INPUT

VOL

INPUT1 INPUT2 PC ININPUT3

Swing up the door at “PULL”.

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

SET UP

SIGNAL

1/2

RGB

PC OFF OFF OFF OFF

)

POWER

ENTER/

INPUT

VOL

ON OFF

Basic Controls

N button (see page 19, 22, 23, 24) POS. /SIZE button (see page 19) PICTURE button (see page 22)

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

Press to select INPUT1, INPUT2, INPUT3 and PC IN 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)

SURROUND button

The surround setting switches on and off each time the SURROUND button is pressed. The benefits of surround sound are enormous. Y ou 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).

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)

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

V olume 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)

Normal Viewing PICTURE SET UP

SOUND POS. /SIZE

Remote control sensor

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

(see page 13)

SURROUND

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Panasonic TH-42PR9U 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 On-Screen Menu Language

Selecting the input signal

Basic Controls