® PLASMA DISPLAY Operating Instructions Progressive Wide Plasma Display VOL – + ENTER MENU INPUT / POWER Y R - STANDB ON G POWER Model No. TH-37PWD7UY TH-42PWD7UY High Definition Plasma Display Model No. TH-42PHD7UY TH-50PHD7UY 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.
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 qualified service personnel. The lightning flash with arrow-head within a triangle is intended to tell the user that parts inside the product are a risk of electric shock to persons.
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 amplifiers) that produce heat.
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 ............
FCC STATEMENT FCC STATEMENT This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Safety Precautions 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 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.
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. (All of the following accessories are manufactured by Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.
Accessories Accessories Supplied Check that you have the Accessories and items shown Operating Instruction book Remote Control Transmitter EUR646529 Batteries for the Remote Control Transmitter (AA Battery × 2) Warranty Fixing bands AC cord INPUT SURROUND VOL N R PICTURE MULTI PIP PICTURE POS. /SIZE PC SET UP SOUND SWAP ZOOM MOVE SELECT ASPECT OFF TIMER PLASMA DISPLAY Ferrite core (Small size) × 1 Ferrite core (Large size) × 2 Remote Control Batteries Requires two AA batteries. 1.
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-42PWD7UY) Speakers (Optional accessories) 1 2 SPEAKERS Terminals (L) 1 2 AC cord connection (see page 13) – AC cord fixing SPEAKERS Terminals (R) 2. Insert the AC cord and close the clamper securely. 1. Open the clamper. 3. Slide up the clamper and fix the AC cord plug securely.
Connections PC Input Terminals connection COMPUTER AUDIO PC IN R - STANDBY G POWER ON Conversion adapter (if necessary) INPUT MENU – VOL + ENTER 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 SERIAL Terminals connection The SERIAL terminal is used when the Plasma Display is controlled by a computer. COMPUTER 6 1 Ferrite core RS-232C (large size) Straight cable (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: • Use the RS-232C cable to connect the computer to the Plasma Display. • The computer shown is for example purposes only.
Connections AV & COMPONENT connection COMPONENT VIDEO OUT RR Example of input signal source Y, PB, PR, OUT DVD PB RCA-BNC adapter plug Y L Digital TV-SET-TOP-BOX (DTV-STB) AUDIO R OUT AUDIO R AUDIO IN SLOT1 L VIDEO IN S VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT R AUDIO AV L PR/CR/R PB/CB/B Y/G COMPONENT/RGB IN SLOT2 PC SLOT3 IN Example of input signal source S VIDEO VCR MONITOR VIDEO IN CAMCORDER VCR L S VIDEO VIDEO R OUT OUT AUDIO OUT Notes: • Change the “COMPONENT/RGB-IN SELECT” setting in the “SET
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 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.
Basic Controls R - STANDBY G POWER ON INPUT MENU - VOL + ENTER TH-42PWD7 Main Power On / Off Switch Enter / Aspect button (see page 16, 19) 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.
Basic Controls Standby (ON / OFF) button The Plasma Display must first be plugged into the wall outlet and turned on at the power switch (see page 13). Press this button to turn the Plasma Display On, from Stanby mode. Press it again to turn the Plasma Display Off to Stanby mode. SURROUND button The surround setting switches on and off each time the SURROUND button is pressed. The benefits of surround sound are enormous.
On-Screen Menu Displays To PICTURE adjust menu (see page 22) PICTURE 1/2 The MENU button on the unit can also be pressed. INPUT – MENU VOL + 1 Press to select . ENTER NORMALIZE NORMAL STANDARD 25 0 0 0 3 PICTURE MENU PICTURE BRIGHTNESS COLOR TINT SHARPNESS PICTURE 2/2 COLOR TEMP COLOR MANAGEMENT ADVANCED SETTINGS Each time the MENU button is pressed, the menu screen will switch.
On-Screen Menu Displays 2 [ from the unit ] Press to access each adjust screen. INPUT MENU – VOL R + ENTER Press the R button to return to previous menu. Press to return to next menu screen.
Initial selections Selecting the input signal Select the input signals to be connected by installing the optional Terminal Boards. INPUT INPUT Press to select the input signal to be played back from the equipment which has been connected to the Plasma Display.
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 Press repeatedly to move through the aspect options: SURROUND NORMAL [from the unit] INPUT MENU ZOOM FULL VOL Panasonic AUTO – VOL + JUST N ENTER R The aspect mode changes each time the ENTER button is pressed.
Adjusting PICTURE POSITION / SIZE 1 PICTURE POS. /SIZE Press to display the PICTURE POS. /SIZE menu. INPUT SURROUND 2 Press to select H-POS / H-SIZE / V-POS / V-SIZE / CLOCK PHASE. VOL N PICTURE MULTI PIP Press to adjust POS. / SIZE. 3 PICTURE POS. /SIZE PC R SOUND SWAP SET UP SELECT ZOOM MOVE ASPECT OFF TIMER During “VIDEO (S VIDEO)”, “COMPONENT” and “DVI” input signal. 4 PICTURE POS. /SIZE R Press to exit from adjust mode.
MULTI PIP MULTI PIP INPUT Press repeatedly. Each time pressing this button main picture and sub picture will be displayed as follows bellow. SURROUND VOL N R PICTURE MULTI PIP [Picture and Picture] Main picture Normal Viewing [Picture out Picture] Main picture Sub picture MULTI PIP A SELECT ZOOM MOVE Main picture Sub picture MULTI PIP A B SWAP SET UP [Picture in Picture] Sub picture MULTI PIP SOUND SWAP A B SWAP B SWAP SWAP Press to swap main picture and sub picture.
PICTURE Adjustments 1 PICTURE Press to display the PICTURE menu. INPUT SURROUND VOL 2 N Select to adjust each item. R Press to select the menu to adjust. PICTURE Select the desired level by looking at the picture behind the menu. MULTI PIP PICTURE POS. /SIZE PICTURE 1/2 Press the left NORMALIZE NORMAL STANDARD 25 0 0 0 3 PICTURE MENU PICTURE BRIGHTNESS COLOR TINT SHARPNESS PICTURE 2/2 NORMAL OFF ON COLOR TEMP COLOR MANAGEMENT ADVANCED SETTINGS Press to select “ON”.
PICTURE Adjustments Item Effect Adjustments Adjusts the proper picture contrast. PICTURE Less More BRIGHTNESS Darker COLOR Brighter Adjusts color saturation. Less More Reddish Greenish Less More Adjust for natural flesh tones. TINT SHARPNESS Adjusts for easier viewing of dark pictures such as night scenes and black hair. Adjusts picture sharpness. Notes: • “COLOR” and “TINT” settings cannot be adjusted for “RGB/PC” and “DVI” input signal.
SOUND Adjustment 1 SOUND INPUT Press to display the SOUND menu. SURROUND VOL N 2 R Select to adjust each item. Press to select the menu to adjust. PICTURE MULTI PIP Select the desired level by listening to the sound. SOUND SWAP SET UP SELECT PICTURE POS.
Digital Zoom This displays an enlargement of the designated part of the displayed image. 1 Display the “Operation Guide”. ZOOM MOVE EXIT Press to access Digital Zoom. The “Operation Guide” will be displayed. 1 During Digital Zoom, only the following buttons can be operated. [Remote control] [Unit] SURROUND button INPUT MUTE button SURROUND INPUT MENU – VOL + ENTER VOL N R PICTURE MULTI PIP SWAP PICTURE POS.
PRESENT TIME SETUP / SET UP TIMER The timer can switch the Plasma Display ON or OFF. INPUT Before attempting Timer Set, confirm the PRESENT TIME OF DAY and adjust if necessary. Then set POWER ON TIME / POWER OFF TIME. SURROUND VOL 1 R N SET UP Press to display the SET UP menu. PICTURE MULTI 2 Press to select SET UP TIMER or PRESENT TIME SETUP. Press to display the SET UP TIMER screen or PRESENT TIME SETUP screen.
PRESENT TIME SETUP / SET UP TIMER SET UP TIMER Display the SET UP TIMER SCREEN. Press to select POWER ON TIME / POWER OFF TIME. 1 Press to set up POWER ON TIME / POWER OFF TIME. SET UP TIMER PRESENT TIME OF DAY 00:00 POWER ON FUNCTION POWER ON TIME POWER OFF FUNCTION POWER OFF TIME OFF 0.00 OFF 0.00 button: Forward button: Back Notes: • Pressing “ ” or “ ” button once changes POWER ON TIME / POWER OFF TIME 1minute.
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 SET UP Press to display the SET UP menu. Press to select the SCREENSAVER. 2 2/2 SCREENSAVER MULTI DISPLAY SETUP SET UP TIMER PRESENT TIME SETUP Press to select the SCREENSAVER screen. SCREENSAVER 3 NEGATIVE / SCROLL selection Press to select the FUNCTION. Press to select the desired function.
SCREENSAVER (For preventing after-images ) Setup of SCREENSAVER Time After selecting TIME OF DAY or INTERVAL, the relevant Time Setup will become available for selection and the Operating Time may be set. (Time cannot be set when “MODE” is “ON” or “OFF”.
SCREENSAVER (For preventing after-images ) SIDE BAR ADJUST 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 bars on either side of the display field. To reduce the risk of such an after-image, change the brightness of the side bars. side bars 4:3 Screen Display after-images This function may be applicable to the non-picture area. Non picture area A Picture out Picture B Picture and Picture Display the SCREENSAVER screen.
Reduces power consumption • POWER SAVE: • STANDBY SAVE: • POWER MANAGEMENT: • AUTO POWER OFF: Press to select “POWER SAVE” “STANDBY SAVE” “POWER MANAGEMENT” “AUTO POWER OFF”. 1 Press to select “ON” or “OFF”. 2 3 When this function is turned ON, luminous level of the plasma display is suppressed, so power consumption is reduced. When this function is turned ON, power consumption of the microcomputer is reduced during power supply standby (see page 13-15), so standby power of the set is reduced.
SET UP for MULTI DISPLAY By lining up Plasma Displays in groups of 4, 9 or 16 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) group of 16 (4 × 4) How to setup MULTI DISPLAY INPUT 1 SURROUND SET UP Press to display the SET UP menu. VOL R N PICTURE 2 MULTI PIP Press to select the MULTI DISPLAY SETUP.
SET UP for MULTI DISPLAY How to set the Display location number for each Plasma Display 4 Press to select ARRANGEMENT (2nd step). MULTI DISPLAY SETUP MULTI DISPLAY SETUP ARRANGEMENT LOCATION Press to select “2 × 2”, “3 × 3”, “4 × 4”. 5 Press to select LOCATION. OFF 2×2 A1 MULTI DISPLAY SETUP Press to select the required arrangement number. (A1-D4 : Refer to the following) MULTI DISPLAY SETUP ARRANGEMENT LOCATION OFF 2×2 A1 Display Number locations for each arrangement.
SET UP for Input Signals COMPONENT / RGB IN SELECT Select to match the signals from the source connected to the COMPONENT / RGB input terminals. Y, PB, PR signals “COMPONENT” R, G, B, HD, VD signals “RGB” INPUT SURROUND 1 VOL SET UP N R Press to display the SET UP menu. Press to select the “COMPONENT / RGB-IN SELECT”. 2 PICTURE MULTI PIP Press to select the desired mode. COMPONENT RGB SET UP 3 R Press to exit from adjust mode.
SET UP for Input Signals COLOR SYSTEM / Panasonic AUTO Select SIGNAL from the “SET UP” menu during VIDEO (S VIDEO) input signal mode.(“SIGNAL [VIDEO]” menu is displayed.) SET UP SIGNAL COMPONENT / RGB-IN SELECT RGB PC INPUT LABEL POWER SAVE OFF STANDBY SAVE OFF POWER MANAGEMENT OFF AUTO POWER OFF OFF OSD LANGUAGE ENGLISH (US) Press to select the “COLOR SYSTEM” or “Panasonic AUTO”. Press to select each function.
SET UP for Input Signals SYNC Select SIGNAL from the “SET UP” menu during RGB input signal. Press to adjust. 1 SET UP 1/2 SIGNAL COMPONENT / RGB-IN SELECT RGB PC INPUT LABEL POWER SAVE OFF STANDBY SAVE OFF POWER MANAGEMENT OFF AUTO POWER OFF OFF OSD LANGUAGE ENGLISH (US) Press ACTION ( ) button 2 R Press to exit from adjust mode. [ RGB ] SIGNAL SYNC 3 : 2 PULLDOWN VIDEO NR AUTO OFF OFF H-FREQ. 33.8 kHz V-FREQ. 60.
Shipping condition This function allows you to reset the unit to the factory setting. 1 INPUT SET UP SURROUND Press to display the SET UP menu. VOL R N 2 Press to select “OSD LANGEAGE”. PICTURE MULTI PIP 3 4 Press and hold till the SHIPPING menu is displayed. Press to select “YES”.
Troubleshooting Before you call for service, determine the symptoms and make a few simple checks as shown below. Symptoms Picture Checks Sound Interference Noisy Sound Electrical Appliances Cars / Motorcycles Fluorescent light Normal Picture No Sound Volume (Check whether the mute function has been activated on the remote control.
Troubleshooting / Maintenance Plasma Display panel Symptoms The screen darkens slightly when bright pictures with minimal movements are shown. Check The screen will darken slightly when photos, still images of a computer or other pictures with minimal movements are shown for an extended period. This is done to reduce after-image on the screen and the shortening of the screen’s service life: It is normal and not indicative of malfunctioning. It takes a while for the picture to appear.
VIDEO/COMPONENT/RGB/PC input signals VIDEO input [Applicable when Multi Screen and Digital Zoom] Horizontal Vertical Signal name frequency(kHz) frequency(Hz) 1 NTSC 15.73 59.94 2 PAL 15.63 50.00 3 PAL60 15.73 59.94 4 SECAM 15.63 50.00 5 Modified NTSC 15.73 59.94 Applicable input signals for PC Input (D-sub 15P) (∗ Mark) Horizontal Vertical Signal name frequency (kHz) frequency (Hz) COMPONENT RGB 1 525 (480) / 60i 15.73 59.94 ∗ ∗ 2 525 (480) / 60p 31.47 59.94 ∗ ∗ 3 625 (575) / 50i 15.63 50.
Specifications TH-37PWD7UY Power Source Power Consumption Maximum Stand-by condition Power off condition Plasma Display panel Contrast Ratio Screen size (No.of pixels) Operating condition Temperatuer Humidity Applicable signals Colour System Scanning format PC signals Connection terminals AV TH-42PWD7UY 120 V AC, 50/60 Hz 225 W Save OFF 0.8 W, Save ON 0.5 W 0.1 W Drive method : AC type 37-inch, 16:9 aspect ratio 290 W Save OFF 0.8 W, Save ON 0.5 W 0.
Specifications TH-42PHD7UY Power Source Power Consumption Maximum Stand-by condition Power off condition Plasma Display panel Contrast Ratio Screen size (No.of pixels) Operating condition Temperatuer Humidity Applicable signals Colour System Scanning format PC signals Connection terminals AV TH-50PHD7UY 120 V AC, 50/60 Hz 357 W Save OFF 0.8 W, Save ON 0.5 W 0.1 W Drive method : AC type 42-inch, 16:9 aspect ratio 480 W Save OFF 0.8 W, Save ON 0.5 W 0.
Customer’s 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 2004 Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved.