® Wide Plasma Display PLASMA DISPLAY + — VOL INPUT POWE R / BY R - STAND ON G POWER Operating Instructions TH-37PWD4 Model No. 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 Accessories .............................................................. 7 Accessories Supply ................................................. 7 Optional Accessories .............................................. 7 Remote Control Batteries ........................................ 8 Connections ............................................................. 9 How to connect the PC Input Terminals ................
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.
Important Safety Notice 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-SP37P4W-K Pedestal .................................................... TY-ST42PT3-K Wall stand .....
Important Safety Notice 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 Remote Control Transmitter EUR646525 Operating Instruction book Batteries for the Remote Control Transmitter (2 × R6 Size) INPUT SURROUND VOL N R PICTURE SOUND SET UP 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 2 SPEAKERS Terminals (R) SPEAKERS Terminals (L) – 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 How to connect the PC Input Terminals COMPUTER AUDIO PC IN POWER / R - STANDBY INPUT – VOL + G POWER ON Conversion adapter (if necessary) D-sub 15p RGB PC cable Ferrite core (supplied) Less than 7" 7/8 (20 cm) Audio 1/8" (3mm) stereo plug Connect a cable which matches the audio output terminal on the computer.
Connections How to connect the SERIAL Terminals The SERIAL terminal is used when the Plasma Display is controlled by a computer. COMPUTER SERIAL Ferrite core (supplied) RS-232C straight cable 6 1 2 8 3 9 4 5 Pin layout for RS-232C Less than 7" 7/8 (20 cm) D-sub 9p 7 Notes: (1) Use the RS-232C cable to connect the computer to the Plasma Display. (2) The computers shown is for example purposes only. (3) Additional equipment and cables shown are not supplied with this set.
Basic Controls INPUT R - STANDBY G POWER ON – VOL + TH-42PWD4 Volume Adjustment Push the Volume Up “+” or Down “–” INPUT button Power Indicator button to increase or decrease the (AV(S Video)/Component, RGB/ The Power Indicator will light. sound volume level. PC Mode Selection) Power-OFF .. Indicator not illuminated Push the “INPUT” button to select (The unit will still consume some AV(S Video)/Component or RGB/ power as long as the power cord is PC input signal modes sequentially.
Basic Controls Explanations from here onward describe the functions when the optional BNC Terminal Board is installed. SURROUND button (see page 23) INPUT button (AV(S Video)/Component, RGB/PC Mode Selection) Press to select AV(S Video)/Component or RGB/PC input signal modes sequentially. (see page 15) Sound mute On/Off (see page 22) INPUT Volume Adjustment Press the Volume Up “+” or Down “–” Button to increase or decrease the sound volume level.
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.
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. + G POWER ON INPUT — + VOL INPUT SURROUND VOL N Note: Input buttons do not work if no optional Terminal Board is installed.
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 RGB (see page 35) To Signal screen for AV (see page 33) 3D Y/C Filter (NTSC) Colour system Panasonic Auto (4:3) [ RGB ] Signal [ AV ] Signal Sync Pull-in range Clamp position H-Freq. V-Freq. On Auto 4:3 To S i g n a l s c r e e n f o r Component (see page 35) Signal H&V Narrow [ Component ] Clamp position 31.5 kHz 60.
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 SOUND SET UP PICTURE POS. /SIZE PC 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 Explanation Picture Mode 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 9 4 16:9 will display the picture at its maximum size but with sight elongation.
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 R PICTURE During “AV” and “Component” input signal modes. Picture Pos./Size Normalise H-Pos H-Size V-Pos V-Size Picture Pos./Size Normal 3 SOUND SET UP During “RGB” and “PC” input signal modes. Normal Normalise H-Pos H-Size V-Pos V-Size Clock Phase 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 SET UP PICTURE POS S Bass Adjusts low sounds Treble Adjusts high sounds Balance Adjusts left and right volumes 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 Surround PICTURE POS. /SIZE PC ASPECT On Note: The surround settings are memorized separately for each Sound mode (Auto, Normal).
Picture Adjustments 1 2 PICTURE Press the PICTURE button on the Remote Control to display the Picture menu. Picture 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 slightly to a lighter colour. Colour Less Tint (NTSC only) Selects the proper brightness and density for the room. More Adjust for nice skin colour. Reddish Greenish Displays a sharp image.
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 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.
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 Tme. 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 PICTURE Press to select Set up TIMER. R SOUND Press to display the Set up TIMER screen.
Setup TIMER TIMER Set Press to select POWER ON Time / POWER OFF Time. 1 Set up TIMER PRESENT TIME POWER ON Function POWER ON Time POWER OFF Function POWER OFF Time 0:52 Off 0:00 Off 0:00 Press to display the POWER ON Setup / POWER OFF Setup screen. Press to select Hours Adjustment/ Minutes Adjustment. 2 Press to adjust each 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. Setup Press to select the Screensaver. 2 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 Screensaver Press to select the Function.
Screensaver (For preventing after-images ) Setup of Screensaver Time 5 Press to select Start Time/ Finish Time (When Time Designation is selected). Press to select Periodic Time/ Operating Time (When Interval is selected). Press to select each Time Adjustment screen.
Screensaver (For preventing after-images ) Side Panel Adjustment Do not display a picture in 4:3 mode for an extended period, as this can cause an after-image to remain on the side panels either side of the display field. To prevent the appearance of such an after-image, illuminate the side panels. 1 side panel 4:3 Screen Display To display the Screensaver screen. (Refer to page 30, operation guide steps 1 and 2) after-images 2 Press to select the SP Adjustment.
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 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 Select Signal from the “Setup” menu during RGB or PC input signal mode. Press to select each item. [ Component ] Signal Clamp position [ RGB ] Signal Press to adjust. The following operation methods are the same for both the Signal [RGB] and Signal [PC]. Sync Pull-in range Clamp position H-Freq. V-Freq. H&V Narrow 31.5 kHz 60.0 Hz [ PC ] Signal Sync Pull-in range Clamp position H-Freq. V-Freq. H&V Narrow 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 Interface 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, 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.
Connections (Example) When connecting 21 pin scart cables. (VCR) AV2 Video input to BNC socket (DVD / Satellite Receiver) BNC-RCA adaptor plug Audio input to L/R sockets R L AUDIO Video input to RCA socket Audio input to L/R sockets Notes: (1) Additional equipment, cables and an adapter plug shown are not supplied with this set. (2) 21 pin connectors and 21 pin scart plugs are connectors used in Europe.
Connections Component/RGB Input connection Component signals (Y, PB, PR) connection (DVD Player) Y Y, PB, PR PB PR 3×RCA video cables L AUDIO R 2×RCA audio cables R L AUDIO VD HD PR/CR/R PB/CB/B Y/G COMPONENT/RGB IN Notes: (1) Change the “Component/RGB-in” setting in the “Setup” menu to “Component”. (see page 33, 35) (2) Additional equipment, cables and adapter plugs shown are not supplied with this set.
Specifications TH-37PWD4 Power Source Power Consumption 220 - 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz Normal use Stand-by condition Power off condition Plasma Display panel Contrast Ratio Brightness Capability Screen size 225 W 1.8 W 1.6 W Drive method AC type 37-inch, 16:9 aspect ratio 3000:1 (Panel only) 650 cd / m2 (As a set) 330 cd / m2 818 mm (W) × 461 mm (H) × 939 mm (diagonal) No.
Specifications TH-37PWD4 Optional Supplied Speakers Pedestal Wall stand Wall-hanging bracket (vertical) TY-SP37P4W-K TY-ST42PT3-K TY-ST42PW1 TY-WK37PV3 Ceiling unit Terminal Cover RCA Terminal Board TY-CE42PS1 TY-UPS200 TY-37TM4ZB 920mm × 550 mm × 89 mm 89 mm 920 mm 550 mm Dimensions (W × H × D) POWER / R - STANDBY INPUT – VOL + G POWER ON Mass (Weight) approx. 25.0 kg net (main unit only) approx. 29.
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.
