® Progressive Wide Plasma Display PLASMA DISPLAY + — VOL INPUT POWE R / BY R - STAND ON G POWER Operating Instructions TH-37PW5 Model No. TH-42PW5 Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read these instructions completely. Please keep this manual for future reference.
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.
Table of Contents Basic Important Safety Notice ........................................... 4 Safety Precautions ................................................... 5 Accessories .............................................................. 7 Accessories Supply ................................................. 7 Optional Accessories .............................................. 7 Remote Control Batteries ........................................ 8 Connections ..............................................
Important Safety Notice WARNING: To prevent damage which may result in fire or shock hazard, do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture. 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 earthing pin on the power plug.
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-SP37P5W-S (TH-37PW5) TY-SP42P5W-S (TH-42PW5) Pedestal ..........................................
Safety Precautions 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 cord 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.
Accessories Accessories Supply Check that you have the accessories and items shown Operating Instruction book Remote Control Transmitter EUR646525 Batteries for the Remote Control Transmitter (2 × R6 Size) Guarantee Card INPUT SURROUND VOL N R PICTURE PICTURE POS.
Remote Control Batteries 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 markings in the compartment.) 3. Replace the cover and slide in reverse until the lock snaps. Two "R6" size Helpful Hint: For frequent remote control users, replace old batteries with Alkaline batteries for longer life.
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. 1 Speakers (Optional accessories) 2 1 SPEAKERS Terminals (R) SPEAKERS Terminals (L) 2 AC cord connection (see page 14) – 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.
Connections PC Input Terminals connection COMPUTER AUDIO PC IN POWER / R - STANDBY INPUT — VOL + G POWER ON Conversion adapter (if necessary) Less than 3" 15/16 (10 cm) Ferrite core (large size) (supplied) D-sub 15p RGB PC cable Ferrite core (small size) (supplied) Less than 3" 15/16 (10 cm) Audio Stereo plug Connect a cable which matches the audio output terminal on the computer.
Connections Signal Names for D-sub 15P Connector 11 12 13 14 15 6 7 1 9 10 8 2 3 4 5 Pin Layout for PC Input Terminal Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 Signal Name R G B GND (Ground) GND (Ground) Pin No. Signal Name Pin No.
Connections SERIAL Terminals connection The SERIAL terminal is used when the Plasma Display is controlled by a computer. COMPUTER 6 1 RS-232C straight cable Ferrite core (large size) (supplied) SERIAL 7 2 8 3 9 4 5 Pin layout for RS-232C Installing the ferrite core (Large size) Less than 3" 15/16 (10 cm) D-sub 9p Open Notes: (1) Use the RS-232C cable to connect the computer to the Plasma Display. (2) The computer shown is for example purposes only.
Basic Controls Explanations from here onward describe the functions when the optional RCA Terminal Board is installed. INPUT R - STANDBY G POWER ON Main Power On/Off Switch — VOL + TH-42PW5 Remote control sensor 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.) Stand-by ...... Red Power-ON ........
Power On/Off and input signal selection AC cord connection Connecting the AC cord plug to the Plasma Display. Power On/Off 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. R - STANDBY INPUT — VOL Press the Power switch on the Plasma Display to turn the set on: Power-On.
Power On/Off and input signal selection Select the input signal INPUT Press the INPUT button to select the input signal to be played back from the equipment which has been connected to the Plasma Display. R - STANDBY — INPUT VOL Select the input signals to be connected by installing the optional Terminal Board.
On-Screen Menu Display from Remote Control To Picture adjust menu (see page 24) Press to select each item.
On-Screen Menu Display from Remote Control Press to access each adjust screen. R Press the R buttun to return to “Setup” menu. To Signal screen for AV (see page 32, 33) To Signal screen for Component (see page 33) [ AV ] Signal 3D Y/C Filter (NTSC) Colour system 3:2 Pulldown Panasonic Auto (4:3 ) On Auto Off 4:3 To Signal screen for RGB (see page 34) [ Component ] Signal 3:2 Pulldown [ RGB ] Signal H&V Sync Off H-Freq. V-Freq.
ASPECT Controls The Plasma Display will allow you to enjoy viewing the picture at its maximum size, including wide screen cinema format picture. ASPECT INPUT VOL N R PICTURE POS. /SIZE PC SOUND SET UP ASPECT OFF TIMER PLASMA DISPLAY 18 4:3 Zoom Panasonic Auto SURROUND PICTURE ASPECT button The aspect mode changes each time the ASPECT button is pressed. 16 : 9 Just Notes: (1) During RGB and PC input signal modes, the mode switches between “4:3”, “Zoom” and “16:9” only.
ASPECT Controls Picture Mode Explanation 4:3 will display a 4:3 picture at its standard 4:3 size. 4 4:3 4:3 3 4 Zoom mode magnifies the central section of the picture. 16 Zoom Zoom 3 4 9 16:9 will display the picture at its maximum size but with sight elongation. 16 16 : 9 16 : 9 3 4 9 16 Just Just 3 4 9 16 Panasonic Auto 3 Panasonic For an elongated image 4 Auto 3 For a 4:3 image 9 Image is expanded Changes in accordance with the Panasonic Auto mode setting (see page 33).
Adjusting Picture Pos./Size Adjusting screen 1 PICTURE POS. /SIZE Press to display the Picture Pos./Size menu. INPUT SURROUND 2 Press to select H-Pos/H-Size/V-Pos/VSize/Clock Phase. VOL N During “AV(S Video)” and “Component” input signal modes. Picture Pos./Size Normalise H-Pos H-Size V-Pos V-Size During “RGB” and “PC” input signal modes. Picture Pos./Size Normal 3 Normal Normalise H-Pos H-Size V-Pos V-Size Clock Phase R PICTURE PICTURE POS.
Adjusting Picture Pos./Size When the Position Left “ ” button is pressed. When the Position Right “ ” button is pressed. H-Pos When the Position Left “ ” button is pressed. When the Position Right “ ” button is pressed. H-Size When the Position Left “ ” button is pressed. When the Position Right “ ” button is pressed. V-Pos When the Position Left “ ” button is pressed. When the Position Right “ ” button is pressed.
Sound Adjustment 1 SOUND Press to display the Sound menu. INPUT SURROUND 2 Select to adjust each item. VOL Press to select the desired adjustment menu. N R Select the desired level by listening to the sound. PICTURE SOUND PICTURE POS /SIZE Bass Adjusts low sounds Treble Adjusts high sounds Balance Adjusts left and right volumes SET UP ASPECT Sound Normalise Sound Mode Bass Treble Balance Surround Normal Normal Emits the original sound.
Surround Controls SURROUND INPUT SURROUND Button 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. The surround setting switches on and off each time the SURROUND button is pressed. On SURROUND Off VOL N R PICTURE SOUND SET UP PICTURE POS. /SIZE PC ASPECT Surround On Note: The surround settings are memorized separately for each Sound mode (Normal, Auto).
Picture Adjustments 1 PICTURE Press to display the Picture menu. Picture 2 Select to adjust each item. Press to select the menu to adjust. Select the desired level by looking at the picture behind the menu. Press the left modes.
Picture Adjustments Item Effect Adjustments Contrast Less More Brightness Darker Brighter Adjusts for easier viewing of dark pictures such as night scenes and black hair. Adjusts colour saturation. Colour Less Tint (NTSC only) Selects the proper brightness and density for the room. More Adjust for nice skin colour. Reddish Greenish Adjusts picture sharpness. Sharpness Less More Notes: (1) “Colour” and “Tint” settings cannot be adjusted for “RGB” and “PC” input signal modes.
Set up TIMER The timer can switch the Plasma Display On or Off. Before attempting Timer Set, confirm the PRESENT TIME and adjust if necessary. Then set POWER ON Time / POWER OFF Time. Display the Set up TIMER screen 1 SET UP Press to display the Setup menu screen. INPUT Setup Component/RGB-in select RGB SURROUND 2 VOL N Press to select Set up TIMER.
Setup TIMER TIMER Set Press to select POWER ON Time / POWER OFF Time. 1 Set up TIMER 0:52 Off 0:00 Off 0:00 PRESENT TIME POWER ON Function POWER ON Time POWER OFF Function POWER OFF Time Press to display the POWER ON Setup / POWER OFF Setup screen. 2 Press to select Hours Adjustment/ Minutes Adjustment. POWER ON Setup Press to adjust each time. POWER ON Time Hours Adjustment Minutes Adjustment 0 : 52 00 52 POWER OFF Setup Press to complete POWER ON Time / POWER OFF Time.
Screensaver (For preventing after-images) Do not display a still picture, especially in 4:3 mode, for any length of time. If the display must remain on, a Screensaver should be used. 1 SET UP Press to display the Setup menu screen. Press to select the Screensaver. 2 Setup Component/RGB-in select RGB Signal Screensaver English (UK) OSD Language MULTI DISPLAY Setup Set up TIMER Press to select the Screensaver screen. Reversal / Scroll selection 3 Press to select the Function.
Screensaver (For preventing after-images ) Setup of Screensaver Time Press to select Start Time/ Finish Time (When Time Designation is selected). Press to select Periodic Time/ Operating Time (When Interval is selected). 5 Start Time Start Ttime Hours Adjustment Minutes Adjustment Finish Time Press to select each Time Adjustment screen.
Setup for MULTI DISPLAY By lining up Plasma Displays in groups of 4 or 9 as illustrated below, an enlarged picture may be displayed across all screens. For this mode of operation, each plasma display has to be set up with a Display number to determine its location. group of 4 (2×2) group of 9 (3×3) How to Setup MULTI DISPLAY 1 SET UP Press to display the Setup menu screen. INPUT SURROUND 2 VOL N R Press to select the MULTI DISPLAY Setup.
Setup for MULTI DISPLAY How to set the display location number for each Plasma Display 4 Press to select Ratio (2nd step). MULTI DISPLAY Setup Press to select “2×2”, “3×3”. 5 MULTI DISPLAY Setup Ratio Location On 2 2 A1 Press to select Location. MULTI DISPLAY Setup Press to select the required arrangement number.
Setup for Input Signals Component/RGB-in Select Select the input signals to be connected by installing the Optional Terminal Board. (Refer to the service manual for the optional Terminal Board.) Select to match the signals from the source connected to the Component/RGB input terminals. “Component” Y, PB, PR signals R, G, B, HD, VD signals “RGB” 1 SET UP Press to display the Setup menu screen. INPUT Press to select the “Component/RGB-in Select”. 2 SURROUND VOL N Press to select the desired mode.
Setup for Input Signals Colour system / Panasonic Auto Select Signal from the “Setup” menu during AV(S Video) input signal mode.(“Signal [AV]” menu is displayed.) Setup Component/RGB-in select RGB Press to select the “Colour System” or “Panasonic Auto”. Press to select each functions.
Setup for input signals Sync Setup Select Signal from the “Setup” menu during RGB or PC input signal mode. Component/RGB-in select RGB Signal Screensaver Press to adjust. English (UK) OSD Language MULTI DISPLAY Setup Set up TIMER Press (ACTION) button [ RGB ] Signal H&V Sync H-Freq. V-Freq. R 31.5 kHz 60.0 Hz Press to exit from adjust mode. [ PC ] Signal H&V Sync H-Freq. V-Freq. 31.5 kHz 60.
Troubleshooting Before you call for service, determine the symptoms and make a few simple checks as shown below. Symptoms Picture Checks Sound Electrical Appliances Cars/Motorcycles Fluorescent light Interference Noisy Sound Volume (Check whether the mute function has been activated on the remote control.
Connections Connection to the Optional Terminal Board By installing the optional RCA Terminal Board, the Plasma Display can handle high quality input signals such as AV (S Video), DVD, and RGB. Below is the connecting method when the optional RCA Terminal Board is installed.
Connections AV Input Terminals connection Connect the signal source equipment. (Example) When connecting an S VIDEO VCR. (S VIDEO VCR) R Audio OUT L Video OUT S Video OUT S VIDEO 4 pin socket 2×RCA audio cables AUDIO Luminance earth Chrominance earth Luminance in Chrominance in S VIDEO Video input to S VIDEO socket Audio input to L/R sockets R L AUDIO VIDEO S VIDEO AV IN (Example) When connecting 3×RCA audio video cables.
Connections (Example) When connecting 21 pin scart cables. (VCR) AV2 Video input to BNC socket BNC-RCA adaptor plug Audio input to L/R sockets (DVD / Satellite Receiver) R L AUDIO VIDEO S VIDEO AV IN AV1/TV Video input to RCA socket Audio input to L/R sockets Notes: (1) Additional equipment, cables and an adaptor plug shown are not supplied with this set. (2) 21 pin connectors and 21 pin scart plugs are connectors used in Europe.
Connections RGB signal (R, G, B, HD, VD) connection BNC-RCA adaptor plug RGB input to R, G, B, HD, VD sockets Example of input signal source HDTV-compatible VCR 5×BNC RGB cables RGB camera R L AUDIO VD HD PR/CR/R PB/CB/B Y/G COMPONENT/RGB IN AUDIO 2×RCA audio cables Audio input to L/R sockets Computer VD HD R B G Notes: (1) Change the “Component/RGB-in” setting in the “Setup” menu to “RGB”. (see page 32) (2) Additional equipment, cables and adaptor plugs shown are not supplied with this set.
Connections Input signal can be displayed AV/Component /RGB/PC input signals AUDIO R R L AUDIO VIDEO S VIDEO AV IN AV input L AUDIO VD HD PR/CR/R PB/CB/B Y/G COMPONENT/RGB IN PC Component/RGB input IN SERIAL PC RGB input AV input signal name 1 2 3 4 5 NTSC PAL PAL60 SECAM Modified NTSC horizontal frequency(kHz) 15.734 15.625 15.734 15.625 15.734 vertical frequency(Hz) 59.95 50 59.95 50 59.95 Input signal can be displayed.
Specifications TH-37PW5 Power Source Power Consumption Normal use Stand-by condition Power off condition Plasma Display panel TH-42PW5 220 - 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz 225 W 2.8 W 1.5 W 295 W 2.8 W 1.5 W Drive method AC type 37-inch, 16:9 aspect ratio Drive method AC type 42-inch, 16:9 aspect ratio Contrast Ratio Screen size 3000:1 818 mm (W) × 461 mm (H) × 939 mm (diagonal) No. of pixels 408,960 (852 (W) × 480 (H)) [2,556 × 480 dots] 920 mm (W) × 518 mm (H) × 1056 mm (diagonal) No.
Specifications TH-37PW5 TH-42PW5 Optional Supplied Speakers Pedestal Wall stand Mobile stand Wall-hanging bracket (vertical) Wall-hanging bracket (angled) TY-SP37P5W-S TY-ST05-S TY-ST42PW1 TY-ST42PF3 TY-WK37PV3 TY-WK42PV1 TY-WK42PR1 Ceiling unit Scart/Component Terminal Board RCA Terminal Board Receiver Tuner Terminal Board Connecting Cable TY-CE42PS1 TY-37TM5T TY-42TM5T TY-37TM4Z TY-42TM4Z TU-PT600E TY-37TM5H TY-42TM5H TY-SCP15C03 920mm × 550 mm × 89 mm 1,020 mm 89 mm 550 mm 920 mm 1,020m
Customer’ Record The model number and serial number of this product can be found on its back cover. You should note this serial number in the space provided below and retain this book, plus your purchase receipt, as a permanent record of your purchase to aid in identification in the event of theft or loss, and for Warranty Service purposes. Model Number Serial Number Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. Web Site : http://www.panasonic.co.
