Panasonic TH-37PWD8GS, TH-42PWD8GK, TH-42PWD8GS, TH-37PHD8GK, TH-37PHD8GS User Manual
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Operating Instructions
Progressive Wide Plasma Display
Model No.
TH-37PWD8GK
TH-37PWD8GS
TH-42PWD8GK
8
D
W
P
-37
H
T
TH-42PWD8GS
High Defi nition Plasma Display
Model No.
TH-37PHD8GK
TH-37PHD8GS
TH-42PHD8GK
TH-42PHD8GS
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
TQBC2023
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 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.
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
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 MULTI DISPLAY ................................... 32
How to setup MULTI DISPLAY .............................. 32
How to set the Display location number
for each Plasma Display ....................................... 33
Option F for MULTI DISPLAY ................................ 33
ID Remote Control Function .................................. 34
SET UP for Input Signals ....................................... 35
COMPONENT / RGB IN SELECT ......................... 35
3D Y/C FILTER ...................................................... 35
COLOR SYSTEM / Panasonic AUTO ................... 36
3:2 PULLDOWN / VIDEO NR ................................ 36
SYNC .................................................................... 37
H-FREQ. (kHz) / V-FREQ. (Hz) ............................. 37
Options Adjustments ............................................. 38
Shipping condition ................................................. 41
Troubleshooting ..................................................... 42
COMPONENT/RGB/PC input signals .................... 43
Specifi cations ......................................................... 44
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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-37PWD8GK, TH-37PWD8GS, TH-42PWD8GK, TH-42PWD8GS,
TH-37PHD8GK, TH-37PHD8GS, TH-42PHD8GK, TH-42PHD8GS
Responsible Party: Panasonic Corporation of North America
One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094
Contact Source: Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company
1-888-843-9788
email: consumerproducts@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.
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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.
• Speakers .................................................................. TY-SP37P8W-K (TH-37PWD8GK, TH-37PHD8GK),
TY-SP37P8W-S (TH-37PWD8GS, TH-37PHD8GS)
TY-SP42P8W-K (TH-42PWD8GK, TH-42PHD8GK),
TY-SP42P8W-S (TH-42PWD8GS, TH-42PHD8GS)
• Pedestal .................................................................... TY-ST07-K, TY-ST08-K (TH-37PWD8GK, TH-42PWD8GK,
TH-37PHD8GK, TH-42PHD8GK)
TY-ST08-S (TH-37PWD8GS, TH-42PWD8GS, TH-37PHD8GS,
TH-42PHD8GS)
• Wall stand ................................................................. TY-ST42PW1
• Mobile stand ............................................................. TY-ST42PF3 (except TH-37PWD8GK/S, TH-37PHD8GK/S)
• Wall-hanging bracket (vertical) ................................. TY-WK42PV7,
TY-WK37PV3 (TH-37PWD8GK/S, TH-37PHD8GK/S)
• Wall-hanging bracket (angled) .................................. TY-WK42PR7
• Wall-hanging bracket (drawer type) .......................... TY-WK42DR1 (except TH-37PWD8GK/S, TH-37PHD8GK/S)
• Ceiling-hanging bracket ............................................ TY-CE42PS7
• RCA Component Video Terminal Board ................... TY-42TM6Z
• RCA Composite Video Terminal Board ..................... TY-42TM6V
• U/V Tuner Board with MATE I/F ................................ TY-42TM6MA (U.S.A. only)
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.
(All of the following accessories are manufactured by Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.)
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.
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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.
Safety Precautions / Maintenance
WARNING
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
of 3
15/16” (10 cm) or more at the top, left and right, 1 31/32”
(5 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 3/8” (6 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 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)
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-42PWD8GK)
Speakers (Optional accessories)
1
SPEAKERS
Terminals (R)
– AC cord fi xing
1. Open the clamper.
Clamper
Note: The power plug in the illustration may not be the type fi tted to your set.
– Cable fi xing bands
Secure any excess cables with bands as required.
Pass the attached cable
fi xing band through the
clip as shown in the
fi gure.
2. Insert the AC cord
and close the clamper
securely.
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.
AC cord connection (see page 12)
3. Slide up the clamper and fi x
the AC cord plug securely.
AC cord
To tighten:
Pull
SPEAKERS
Terminals (L)
When loosen
the clamper:
To loosen:
Push the catch
2
1
2
4. Insert the point of the
fi xed clamper into the
small hole on the lower
right of
the back
cover as
necessary.
1
SLOT1 SLOT2 SLOT3
Note:
TH-37PWD8GK/S, TH-37PHD8GK/S have two slots only.
2
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)
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Connections
PC Input Terminals connection
COMPUTER
TH-42PWD8
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-37PWD8GK/S, TH-42PWD8GK/S), 768 × 720 dots (TH37PHD8GK/S), 768 × 768 dots (TH-42PHD8GK/S) when the aspect mode is set to “NORMAL”, and 852 × 480 dots
(TH-37PWD8GK/S, TH-42PWD8GK/S), 1,024 × 720 dots (TH-37PHD8GK/S), 1,024 × 768 dots (TH-42PHD8GK/S)
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 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 specifi ed
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
1
2
10
45
Pin Layout for PC Input
Terminal
1
2
3
4
5
10
Signal Name
R (PR/CR)
G (Y)
B (PB/CB)
GND (Ground)
GND (Ground)
Pin No.
6
7
8
9
10
Signal Name
GND (Ground)
GND (Ground)
GND (Ground)
NC (not connected)
GND (Ground)
Pin No.
11
12
13
14
15
Signal Name
GND (Ground)
SDA
HD/SYNC
VD
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 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
6
4
7
8
9
1
Shorted
NC
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
11
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 13)
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 switch on the unit,
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).
PC
FULL
SetSelect
Note:
During operation of the power management function, the power indicator turns
orange in the power off state.
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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-37PWD8GK/S, TH-37PHD8GK/S
INPUT1 INPUT2 PC IN
• TH-42PWD8GK/S, TH-42PHD8GK/S
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 35)
• 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
)
13
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
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 SETUP
SOUND POS. /SIZE
INPUT button
(INPUT1, INPUT2, INPUT3 and PC IN selection)
(see page 13)
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
ON
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 34, 40)
ASPECT button
Press to adjust the aspect. (see page 18)
MULTI Window buttons (see page 20)
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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 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
R button (see page 17)
Press the R button to return to previous menu screen.
Status button
ACTION button
Press to make
selections.
SOUND button
(see page 24)
Press the “Status” button to display the current system status.
PC
NORMAL
1
Input label
1
2
2
Aspect mode (see page 18)
Off timer
3
The off timer indicator is
OFF TIMER 90
3
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 42), 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 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
90
0
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 34)
Digital Zoom (see page 25)
Press to access
Digital Zoom.
This displays an enlargement of the designated part of the displayed
image.
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