Panasonic TH-42PHW7EXJ, TH-50PHW7EXJ, TH-37PW7EXJ, TH-42PW7EXJ User Manual

PLASMA DISPLAY

Operating Instructions

Progressive Wide Plasma Display

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Model No.

TH-37PW7E TH-42PW7E

High Definition Plasma Display

Model No.

TH-42PHW7E TH-50PHW7E

The illustration shown is an image.

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

English

TQBC0898

Dear Panasonic Customer

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

enjoyment from your new Plasma Display.

To obtain maximum benefit from your set, please read these Instructions before making any

adjustments, and retain them for future reference.

Retain your purchase receipt also, and note down the model number and serial number of your

set in the space provided on the rear cover of these instructions.

Visit our Panasonic Web Site http://www.panasonic.co.jp/global/

Table of Contents

Important Safety Notice ............................................. 3

Safety Precautions ..................................................... 4

Accessories ................................................................ 7

Accessories Supply ................................................... 7

Remote Control Batteries .......................................... 7

Connections ............................................................... 8

PC Input Terminals connection ................................. 9

SERIAL Terminals connection ................................. 10

Power On / Off .......................................................... 11

Basic Controls .......................................................... 12

On-Screen Menu Displays ....................................... 14

Initial selections ....................................................... 16

Selecting the input signal ........................................ 16

Selecting the On-Screen Menu Language .............. 16

ASPECT Controls ..................................................... 17

Adjusting Picture Pos. / Size................................... 18

MULTI PIP .................................................................. 19

Picture Adjustments ................................................ 20

Advanced settings ................................................... 21

Sound Adjustment ................................................... 22

Mute ........................................................................ 22

Digital Zoom ............................................................. 23

PRESENT TIME Setup / Set up TIMER ................... 24

PRESENT TIME Setup ........................................... 24

Set up TIMER.......................................................... 25

Screensaver (For preventing after-images) ........... 26

Setup of Screensaver Time..................................... 27

Reduces screen after-image ................................... 27

Side Panel Adjustment ............................................ 28

Reduces power consumption ................................. 29

Customizing the Input labels ................................... 29

Setup for MULTI DISPLAY ....................................... 30

How to Setup MULTI DISPLAY ............................... 30

How to set the display location

number for each Plasma Display ................. 31

Setup for Input Signals ............................................ 32

Component / RGB-in select .................................... 32

3D Y/C Filter ............................................................ 32

Colour system / Panasonic Auto ............................. 33

Cinema reality / P-NR ............................................. 33

Sync ........................................................................ 34

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

Shipping condition................................................... 35

Troubleshooting ....................................................... 36

Input signal can be displayed ................................. 37

Specifications ........................................................... 38

Important Safety Notice

WARNING

1) To prevent damage which may result in fire or shock hazard, do not expose this appliance to dripping or splashing. Do not place containers with water (flower vase, cups, cosmetics, etc.) above the set. (including on shelves above, etc.) No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, should be placed on / above the set.

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

3) Do not remove the earthing pin on the power plug. This apparatus is equipped with a three pin earthing-type power plug. This plug will only fit an earthing-type power outlet. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact an electrician. Do not defeat the purpose of the earthing plug.

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

CAUTION

This appliance is intended for use in environments which are relatively free of electromagnetic fields. Using this appliance near sources of strong electromagnetic fields or where electrical noise may overlap with the input signals could cause the picture and sound to wobble or cause interference such as noise to appear. To avoid the possibility of harm to this appliance, keep it away from sources of strong electromagnetic fields.

Trademark Credits

VGA is a trademark of International Business Machines Corporation.

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Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple Computer, USA.

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

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

Note:

Do not allow a still picture to be displayed for an extended period, as this can cause a permanent after-image to remain on the Plasma Display. Examples of still pictures include logos, video games, computer images, teletext and images displayed in 4:3 mode.

Safety Precautions

WARNING

Setup

This Plasma Display is for use only with the following optional accessories. Use with any other type of optional accessories may cause instability which could result in the possibility of injury.

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

• Speakers ···································································· TY-SP37P7W-S (TH-37PW7E),

TY-SP42P6W-S (TH-42PW7E, TH-42PHW7E), TY-SP50P6W-S (TH-50PHW7E)

• Pedestal ····································································· TY-ST42PA20

• Wall stand ·································································· TY-ST42PW1

• Mobile stand ······························································ TY-ST42PF3 (except TH-37PW7E)

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

TY-WK37PV3 (TH-37PW7E), TY-WK42PV1 (except TH-37PW7E)

• Wall-hanging bracket (angled) ··································· TY-WK42PR7,

TY-WK42PR1 (except TH-37PW7E)

• Wall-hanging bracket (drawer type) ··························· TY-WK42DR1 (except TH-37PW7E)

• Ceiling unit ································································· TY-CE42PS1

• Ceiling-hanging bracket ············································· TY-CE42PS7

• Receiver····································································· TU-PT600E

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

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

• SCART Terminal Board ·············································· TY-42TM6T

• Tuner Connection Terminal Board ····························· TY-42TM6H

• HDMI Terminal Board ················································ TY-FB7HM

• Fan kit ········································································ TY-UPK42HV7 (TH-42PHW7E),

TY-UPK50HV7 (TH-50PHW7E)

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

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

• The Plasma Display may fall off or tip over.

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

• If water is spills onto the Plasma Display or foreign objects get inside it, a short-circuit may occur which could result

in fire or electric shock. If any foreign objects get inside the Plasma Display, please consult your local Panasonic dealer.

For sufficient ventilation; If using the pedestal (optional accessory) for the Plasma Display, leave a space of at least 10 cm at the top, left and right, at least 6 cm at the bottom, and at least 7 cm at the rear. If using some other setting-up method, leave a space of at least 10 cm at the top, bottom, left and right, and at least 1.9 cm at the rear.

Avoid installing this product near electronic equipment that is easy to receive electromagnetic waves.

• It will cause interference in image, sound, etc. In particular, keep video equipment away from this product.

Safety Precautions

When using the Plasma Display

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

Do not cover the ventilation holes.

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

Do not stick any foreign objects into the Plasma Display.

• Do not insert any metal or flammable objects into the ventilations holes or drop them onto the Plasma Display, as

doing so can cause fire or electric shock.

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

• High voltages which can cause severe electric shocks are present inside the Plasma Display. For any inspection,

adjustment and repair work, please contact your local Panasonic dealer.

Securely insert the power supply plug as far as it will go.

• If the plug is not fully inserted, heat may be generated which could cause fire. If the plug is damaged or the wall

socket is loose, they shall not be used.

Do not handle the power supply plug with wet hands.

• Doing so may cause electric shocks.

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

• Do not damage the cable, make any modifications to it, place heavy objects on top of it, heat it, place it near any hot

objects, twist it, bend it excessively or pull it. To do so may cause fire and electric shock. If the power cable is damaged, have it repaired at your local Panasonic dealer.

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

If problems occur during use

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

• If you continue to use the Plasma Display in this condition, fire or electric shock could result. After checking that the

smoke has stopped, contact your local Panasonic dealer so that the necessary repairs can be made. Repairing the Plasma Display yourself is extremely dangerous, and shall never be done.

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

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

be made.

Safety Precautions

CAUTION

When using the Plasma Display

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

• Heated air comes out from the ventilation holes at the top of Plasma Display will be hot. Do not bring your hands or

face, or objects which cannot withstand heat, close to this port, otherwise burns or deformation could result.

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

• If the Plasma Display is moved while some of the cables are still connected, the cables may become damaged,

and fire or electric shock could result.

Disconnect the power supply plug from the wall socket as a safety precaution before carrying out any cleaning.

• Electric shocks can result if this is not done.

Clean the power cable regularly to prevent it becoming dusty.

• If dust built up on the power cord plug, the resultant humidity can damage the insulation, which could result in fire.

Pull the power cord plug out from the wall outlet and wipe the mains lead with a dry cloth.

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

Cleaning and maintenance

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

• If the surface is particularly dirty, wipe with a soft, lint-free cloth which has been soaked in pure water or water to

which a small amount of neutral detergent has been added, and then wipe it evenly with a dry cloth of the same type until the surface is dry.

• Do not scratch or hit the surface of the panel with fingernails or other hard objects, otherwise the surface may

become damaged. Furthermore, avoid contact with volatile substances such as insect sprays, solvents and thinner, otherwise the quality of the surface may be adversely affected.

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

• If the cabinet is particularly dirty, soak the cloth in water to which a small amount of neutral detergent has been

added and then wring the cloth dry. Use this cloth to wipe the cabinet, and then wipe it dry with a dry cloth.

• Do not allow any detergent to come into direct contact with the surface of the Plasma Display. If water droplets get

inside the unit, operating problems may result.

• Avoid contact with volatile substances such as insect sprays, solvents and thinner, otherwise the quality of the

cabinet surface may be adversely affected or the coating may peel off. Furthermore, do not leave it for long periods in contact with articles made from rubber or PVC.

Accessories

Accessories Supply

Check that you have the accessories and items shown

Operating Instruction book

Remote Control Transmitter EUR646530

INPUT

SURROUND

VOL

PICTURE

SET UP

SOUND

MULTI

SWAP SELECT MOVE

PIP

PICTURE POS. /SIZE

ASPECT

OFF TIMER

PLASMA DISPLAY

Power supply cord

Fixing bands Ferrite core

(Small size) × 1

Remote Control Batteries

Batteries for the Remote Control Transmitter (2 × R6 (UM3) Size)

Ferrite core (Large size) × 2

Guarantee Card

Speaker Wire × 2

Requires two R6 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

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

markings in the compartment.)

“R6 (UM3)” 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 precaution:

1. Batteries shall 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.

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

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.

Make sure to use the supplied ferrite core speaker cables to connect speakers. Other types of speaker wires are not suitable.

Speakers (Optional accessories)

Remove the tubes from the ends of the speaker wires.

SPEAKERS Terminals (R)

– AC cord fixing

1. Open 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.

SPEAKERS Terminals (L)

AC cord connection (see page 11)

2. Insert the AC cord and

close the clamper securely.

Clamper

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

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.

AC cord

To tighten: To loosen:

3. Slide up the clamper and fix

the AC cord plug securely.

When loosen the clamper:

Optional Terminal Board insert Slots (covered)

SLOT1 SLOT2

From EXTERNAL monitor terminal on Computer (see page 9)

Push the catch

Pull

AUDIO

SERIALPC IN

SLOT3

From SERIAL terminal on Computer (see page 10)

PC Input Terminals connection

COMPUTER

R - STANDBY G POWER ON

Conversion adapter (if necessary)

Less than

10 cm

INPUTMENU ENTER

VOL

Ferrite core (Large size) (supplied)

RGB

PC cable

Connections

AUDIO

PC IN

D-sub 15p

Less than

10 cm

Stereo plug

Press the cable through and close

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

Installing the ferrite core (Small size)

Pull back the tabs (in two places)

Installing the ferrite core (Large size)

Pull back the tabs (in two places)

Ferrite core (Small size)

(supplied)

Audio

Open

Notes:

•

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-37PW7E, TH-42PW7E), 768 × 768 dots (TH-42PHW7E),

1,024 × 768 dots (TH-50PHW7E) when the aspect mode is set to “4:3”, and 852 × 480 dots (TH-37PW7E, TH42PW7E), 1,024 × 768 dots (TH-42PHW7E), 1,366 × 768 dots (TH-50PHW7E) when the aspect mode is set to “16:9”. If the display resolution exceeds these maximums, it may not be possible to show fine detail with sufficient clarity.

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

• Some PC models cannot be connected to the set.

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

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

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

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

Signal Names for D-sub 15P Connector

Pin No.

1514131211

67839

Pin Layout for PC Input Terminal

1 2 3 4 5

Signal Name

R G

B GND (Ground) GND (Ground)

Pin No.

6 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

GND (Ground)

SDA

HD/SYNC

SCL

Connections

SERIAL Terminals connection

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

COMPUTER

9876

53214

Ferrite core

RS-232C Straight cable

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

(large size) (supplied)

Less than

10 cm

D-sub 9-pin female

SERIAL

Pin layout for RS-232C

Installing the ferrite core

(Large size)

RS-232C Conversion cable

•

7 8

•

Open

Details

R X D T X D

GND

Non use

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 does not need to be sent.

STX

Start (02h)

Colon Parameter(s)

3-character command (3 bytes)

(1 - 5 bytes)

ETX:C2C1 C3 P2P1 P3 P4 P5

End (03h)

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.

Command

Command PON POF AVL

AMT

IMS

DAM

Parameter None None

0 1 None SL1 SL2 SL3 PC1 None NORM ZOOM FULL JUST SELF

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) 4 : 3 Zoom 16 : 9 Just Panasonic Auto

Control details

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

Power On / Off

Connecting the AC cord plug to the Plasma Display.

Fix the AC cord plug securely to the Plasma Display with the clamper. (see page 8)

Connecting the plug to the Wall Outlet

Note:

Main plug types vary between countries. The power plug shown at left may, therefore, not be the type fitted to your set.

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

Power Indicator: Green

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

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

When the Power is turned on for the first time, the Language selection screen is displayed.

From the second time on, language selection can be done from the setup menu. (see page 16)

Select the desired language using the or

button and press the ACTION ( )

OSD Language

English (UK)

Deutsch

Français

Italiano

Español

ENGLISH (US)

button.

Select Set

VOL

INPUTMENU ENTER

–+

R - STANDBY

G POWER ON

R - STANDBY G POWER ON

TH-42PW7

Power Indicator

Remote Control Sensor

From the second time on, the below screen is

displayed for a while (setting

condition is an example).

16:9

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.

INPUT

SURROUND

VOL

PICTURE

MULTI

PIP

PICTURE POS. /SIZE

SET UP

SOUND

SWAP SELECT MOVE

ASPECT

Basic Controls

R - STANDBY G POWER ON

TH-42PW7

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.)

Remote control sensor

C.A.T.S. sensor Plasma C.A.T.S. (Contrast Automatic Tracking System)

Plasma C.A.T.S. automatically senses the ambient light conditions and adjusts the brightness and gradation accordingly, to optimise contrast. (Effective when Picture Mode is set to Auto.)

INPUT MENU ENTER

VOL

Enter / Aspect button

(see page 14, 17)

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 14)

MENU Screen ON / OFF

Each time the MENU button is pressed, the menu screen will switch. (see page 14)

Normal Viewing Picture Setup

Sound Picture Pos. /Size

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

(see page 16)

Status button

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

4:3

Off timer 90

Input label

Aspect mode (see page 17)

Off timer

The off timer indicator is displayed only when the off timer has been set.

N button (see page 18, 20, 21, 22)

PICTURE button (see page 20)

MULTI Window buttons (see page 19)

PC button

Press the “PC” input mode selection button to select the PC input mode. This button is used to switch directly to PC input mode.

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

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