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English

TQBC2026

TH-37PWD8

TH-3

7PW

D8

Model No.

Operating Instructions 

Progressive Wide Plasma Display

TH-37PWD8UK

TH-42PWD8UK

Model No.

High De

fi

 nition Plasma Display

TH-37PHD8UK

TH-42PHD8UK

TH-50PHD8UK

The illustration shown is an image.

Summary of Contents for TH-EBP42F

Page 1: ...pletely Please keep this manual for future reference English TQBC2026 TH 37PWD8 TH 37P WD8 Model No Operating Instructions Progressive Wide Plasma Display TH 37PWD8UK TH 42PWD8UK Model No High Definition Plasma Display TH 37PHD8UK TH 42PHD8UK TH 50PHD8UK The illustration shown is an image ...

Page 2: ...DO NOT OPEN WARNING To prevent damage which may result in fire or shock hazard do not expose this apparatus 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 groun...

Page 3: ...ent 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 specified by the manufacturer 12 Use only with the cart stand tripod bracket or table specified by the manufacturer or sold with the apparatus When a cart is used use caution when movi...

Page 4: ...ays 16 Initial selections 18 Selecting the input signal 18 Selecting the On Screen Menu Language 18 ASPECT Controls 19 Adjusting POS SIZE 20 MULTI PIP 21 Advanced PIP 22 PICTURE Adjustments 23 ADVANCED SETTINGS 24 SOUND Adjustment 25 MUTE 25 Digital Zoom 26 PRESENT TIME SETUP SET UP TIMER 27 PRESENT TIME SETUP 27 SET UP TIMER 28 SCREENSAVER For preventing after images 29 Setup of SCREENSAVER Time ...

Page 5: ...ful 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 modifications 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 Decla...

Page 6: ...objects including packaging materials and plastic bags sheets to prevent them from being played with by young children creating the potential risk of suffocation CAUTION 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 thr...

Page 7: ...lation 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 righ...

Page 8: ... 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 3 Replace the cover and slide in reverse until the lock snaps Accessories Supplied Check that you have the Accessories and items shown Operating Instru...

Page 9: ... is sufficient slack in cables to minimize stress especially in the power cord firmly bind all cables with the supplied fixing band From SERIAL Terminal on Computer see page 11 From EXTERNAL monitor terminal on Computer see page 10 AC cord connection see page 13 AV Terminals see page 12 To tighten To loosen Pull Pull Push the catch 3 Slide up the clamper and fix the AC cord plug securely 2 Insert ...

Page 10: ...f 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...

Page 11: ...re are no parameters then the parameter signal does not need to be sent 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 With the power off this display responds to PON command only 9 8 7 6 5 3 2...

Page 12: ...RGB Camcorder or Notes Change the COMPONENT RGB IN SELECT setting in the SET UP menu to COMPONENT see page 36 Additional equipment cables and adapter plugs shown are not supplied with this set Notes Change the COMPONENT RGB IN SELECT setting in the SET UP menu to RGB see page 36 Additional equipment cables and adapter plugs shown are not supplied with this set S VIDEO VCR CAMCORDER VCR MONITOR RCA...

Page 13: ... 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 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 TH 42PWD8 INPUT MENU ENTER VOL TH 42PWD8 Power Indicator Remote Control Sensor Press the button on the remote control to tur...

Page 14: ...20 23 24 25 POS SIZE button see page 20 PICTURE button see page 23 INPUT button INPUT1 INPUT2 INPUT3 and PC IN selection Press to select INPUT1 INPUT2 INPUT3 and PC IN input SLOTS sequentially see page 18 Sound mute On Off see page 25 Numeric buttons see page 35 41 ASPECT button Press to adjust the aspect see page 19 MULTI Window buttons see page 21 SURROUND button The surround setting switches on...

Page 15: ...this function is not the perfect solution to after image Channel Adjustment This button cannot be used for this model 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 fixed period The setting changes to 30 minutes 60 minutes 90 minutes and 0 minutes off timer cancelled...

Page 16: ...IGNAL POWER SAVE SET UP 2 2 SET UP SCREENSAVER MULTI DISPLAY SETUP SET UP TIMER PRESENT TIME SETUP from the unit 1 Press to select INPUT MENU ENTER VOL 1 2 PICTURE NORMAL NORMALIZE STANDARD 25 0 0 0 3 BRIGHTNESS SHARPNESS PICTURE MENU COLOR PICTURE TINT 2 2 ADVANCED SETTINGS COLOR TEMP COLOR MANAGEMENT NORMAL OFF ON PICTURE 1 Press to select 2 Press to access each adjust screen INPUT MENU ENTER VO...

Page 17: ...ays Press to return to next menu screen from the unit INPUT MENU ENTER VOL To SET UP TIMER selection screen see page 27 28 0 00 0 00 SET UP TIMER POWER OFF FUNCTION POWER OFF TIME POWER ON TIME POWER ON FUNCTION OFF OFF PRESENT TIME OF DAY 99 99 Press the R button to return to SET UP menu Press to select START TIME FINISH TIME When TIME OF DAY is selected Press to select SHOW DURATION SAVER DURATI...

Page 18: ... the equipment which has been connected to the Plasma Display Input signals will change as follows TH 37PWD8UK TH 37PHD8UK TH 42PWD8UK TH 42PHD8UK TH 50PHD8UK 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 inp...

Page 19: ...re will depend on the original signal Panasonic AUTO Panasonic AUTO 4 16 3 9 The display will automatically become enlarged depending on the picture source allowing you to view the picture at its maximum size Notes Panasonic AUTO mode is designed to automatically adjust the aspect ratio to handle a mix of 16 9 and 4 3 program material Certain 4 3 program material such as stock market data screens ...

Page 20: ...m a VCR or DVD player is received the picture position will shift up or down This picture position movement cannot be controlled by the POS SIZE function If adjusting the PICTURE V POS V SIZE in Panasonic AUTO with FULL mode the adjustment is not memorized When exiting the mode the screen will return to a former adjustment While the POS SIZE display is active if either the N button on the remote c...

Page 21: ...in picture and sub picture are processed by different circuits resulting in a slight difference in the clarity of the pictures There may also be a difference in the picture quality of the sub picture depending on the type of signals displayed on the main picture and depending on the 2 picture display mode Due to the small dimensions of the sub pictures these sub pictures cannot be shown in detail ...

Page 22: ...a slight difference in the clarity of the pictures There may also be a difference in the picture quality of the sub picture depending on the type of signals displayed on the main picture and depending on the 2 picture display mode Due to the small dimensions of the sub pictures these sub pictures cannot be shown in detail Computer screen picture is displayed in a simplified format and it may not b...

Page 23: ...NCED SETTINGS ON Enables fine picture adjustment at a professional level see next page ADVANCED SETTINGS OFF Displays images with settings of the PICTURE menu Press to enter Advanced Settings 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 2 W B LOW B BLACK EXTENSION W B HIGH B W B LOW R AGC GAMMA INPUT LEVEL W B HIGH R ADVANCED SETTINGS NORMAL NORMALIZE OFF COLOR MANAGEMENT ON Enables vivid color adjustment automatically Press th...

Page 24: ...More Adjusts color saturation TINT Reddish Greenish Adjusts for natural flesh tones SHARPNESS Less More Adjusts picture sharpness Item Effect Details BLACK EXTENSION Less More Adjusts the dark shades of the image in gradation INPUT LEVEL Less More Adjustment of parts which are extremely bright and hard to see This cannot be adjusted when the input signal is DVI W B HIGH R Less More Adjusts the whi...

Page 25: ...t each item Useful when answering the phone or receiving unexpected visitors Press this button to mute the sound Press again to reactivate sound Sound is also reactivated when power is turned off or volume level is changed While the SOUND menu is displayed if either the N button on the remote control is pressed at any time or the ACTION button is pressed during NORMALIZE then all adjustment values...

Page 26: ...wer Picture in Picture Picture out Picture Picture and Picture operation see page 21 While Digital Zoom is in operation Adjusting POS SIZE cannot be used Select the magnification required for the enlarged display Each time this is pressed the magnification factor changes This is shown in the image being displayed 3 2 4 The cursor will move 2 EXIT 1 1 EXIT 1 Display the Operation Guide Press to acc...

Page 27: ...up PRESENT TIME OF DAY button Forward button Back Notes Pressing or button once changes PRESENT TIME OF DAY 1minute Pressing or button continuously changes PRESENT TIME OF DAY by 15 minutes Press to select Set Press to store PRESENT TIME SETUP Note Set cannot be selected unless PRESENT TIME OF DAY is set Press to exit from PRESENT TIME SETUP 1 2 1 2 PC OFF STANDBY SAVE OFF POWER MANAGEMENT OFF AUT...

Page 28: ... TIME POWER OFF TIME by 15 minutes Press to select POWER ON FUNCTION POWER OFF FUNCTION Press to select ON Press twice to exit from SET UP Note Timer function will not work unless PRESENT TIME OF DAY is set Display the SET UP TIMER SCREEN 1 2 3 0 00 0 00 SET UP TIMER POWER OFF FUNCTION POWER OFF TIME POWER ON TIME POWER ON FUNCTION OFF OFF PRESENT TIME OF DAY 99 99 0 00 0 00 SET UP TIMER POWER OFF...

Page 29: ...ton Press to select the MODE Press to select each mode items OFF INTERVAL Operates when SHOW DURATION and SAVER DURATION are set up and those times arrive TIME OF DAY Operates when START TIME and FINISH TIME are set up and those times arrive ON Operates when START is selected and the ACTION button is pressed SCREENSAVER For preventing after images 2 2 SET UP SCREENSAVER MULTI DISPLAY SETUP SET UP ...

Page 30: ... preventing after images SCREENSAVER START FUNCTION MODE WOBBLING PEAK LIMIT FINISH TIME START TIME WHITE BAR SCROLL OFF 6 15 12 30 OFF OFF SIDE BAR ADJUST BRIGHT PRESENT TIME OF DAY 99 99 SCREENSAVER START FUNCTION MODE WOBBLING PEAK LIMIT WHITE BAR SCROLL 6 15 12 30 OFF OFF INTERVAL SIDE BAR ADJUST BRIGHT SAVER DURATION SHOW DURATION PRESENT TIME OF DAY 99 99 SCREENSAVER START FUNCTION MODE WOBB...

Page 31: ...operation guide steps 1 and 2 Notes To reduce the occurrence of after images set the SIDE BAR ADJUST to BRIGHT The side bar may flash alternate black white depending on the picture being shown on the screen Using Cinema mode will reduce such flashing side bars NORMAL mode after images A B Picture out Picture Picture and Picture Non picture area This function may be applicable to the non picture ar...

Page 32: ... except input from PC Mini D sub terminal Press to select INPUT LABEL Press to change the INPUT LABEL Customizing the Input labels This function can change the label of the Input signal to be displayed Note While selecting a Input signal through Optional Terminal Board connected to Slot 1 Slot 2 and Slot 3 the Input label will depend on each Optional Terminal Board INPUT LABELS for Slot 1 Slot 2 S...

Page 33: ...ess to display the SET UP menu Press to select the MULTI DISPLAY SETUP Press to display the MULTI DISPLAY SETUP menu Press to select the MULTI DISPLAY SETUP Press to select ON or OFF How to setup MULTI DISPLAY group of 16 4 4 F group of 4 2 2 F group of 9 3 3 F 1 2 3 2 2 SET UP SCREENSAVER MULTI DISPLAY SETUP SET UP TIMER PRESENT TIME SETUP 2 2 A1 LOCATION MULTI DISPLAY SETUP ARRANGEMENT OFF MULTI...

Page 34: ...play Display Number locations for each arrangement Press twice to exit from SET UP 4 5 LOCATION MULTI DISPLAY SETUP ARRANGEMENT OFF 2 2 A1 MULTI DISPLAY SETUP 2 2 A1 LOCATION MULTI DISPLAY SETUP ARRANGEMENT OFF MULTI DISPLAY SETUP 2 2 F 3 3 F 4 4 F 6 Two options are selectable for MULTI DISPLAY To hide joints between TVs To show joints between TVs 2 2 3 3 4 4 2 2F 3 3F 4 4F Suitable for moving ima...

Page 35: ...o times the first two numbers become the ID number for the remote control ID Cancellation Press button on remote control This has the same effect as pressing the buttons at the same time Notes Set the Remote ID On to operate the ID remote control see page 41 If remote ID is set to On you can use the remote control without identical ID number during option menu display see page 41 The ID remote con...

Page 36: ...ed Note When ON this setting only affects NTSC input signals Note Selection may not be possible depending on which optional board is installed 1 2 1 2 PC OFF STANDBY SAVE OFF POWER MANAGEMENT OFF AUTO POWER OFF OFF OSD LANGUAGE ENGLISH US COMPONENT RGB IN SELECT RGB INPUT LABEL SIGNAL POWER SAVE SET UP 1 2 PC OFF STANDBY SAVE OFF POWER MANAGEMENT OFF AUTO POWER OFF OFF OSD LANGUAGE ENGLISH US COMP...

Page 37: ...cally reduces unwanted picture noise Note VIDEO NR cannot be adjusted while a PC signal is being applied 1 2 Press ACTION button Mode Function COLOR SYSTEM Set the color system to match the input signal If set to AUTO the color system is determined automatically AUTO SECAM M NTSC NTSC PAL Panasonic AUTO 4 3 Set to NORMAL to view 4 3 images in an unchanged format when Panasonic AUTO is selected If ...

Page 38: ...ch is input from the G connector VBS Uses a synchronized signal of Composite Sync input which is input from the HD connector Displays the H Horizontal V Vertical frequencies This display is valid only for RGB PC and DVI input signal Display range Horizontal 15 110 kHz Vertical 48 120 Hz H FREQ kHz V FREQ Hz 1 2 PC OFF STANDBY SAVE OFF POWER MANAGEMENT OFF AUTO POWER OFF OFF OSD LANGUAGE ENGLISH US...

Page 39: ...ain power is on or in the standby state Note In some cases power is transmitted to the slot power when main power is on or in the standby state regardless of the slot power setting Press or button to switch between modes Off MENU ENTER On Off All the buttons at the bottom of the main unit can be used MENU ENTER Locks MENU and ENTER buttons on bottom face of main unit On Locks all the button on bot...

Page 40: ...n Sets your preferred volume Notes When Maximum VOL level is On the volume can only be adjusted between 0 and your maximum range You can hear the changed volume regardless of your volume setting before opening the options menu if you adjust the volume when Initial VOL level is On and cursor is on the menu Press button to adjust the maximum volume Off On Off Sets auto maximum volume On Sets your pr...

Page 41: ...al image display Off On Notes This setting is valid only when the input signals are as follows 525i 525p 625i 625p 750 60p 750 50p 1125 60i 1125 50i 1125 24sF 1125 25p 1125 24p 1125 30p 1250 50i Component Video RGB DVI SDI HDMI This setting is invalid when two screen display digital zoom or Multi screen is selected When Display size is set to On Pos Size adjustment cannot be used Refer to each boa...

Page 42: ...ll the Setup menu is displayed 2 Press the Volume Up or Down button to select OSD LANGUAGE 3 Press and hold the ENTER button till the SHIPPING menu is displayed 4 Press the Volume Up or Down button to select YES 5 Press the ENTER button Note Press the R button to return to SET UP menu when SHIPPING menu is displayed 1 2 PC OFF STANDBY SAVE OFF POWER MANAGEMENT OFF AUTO POWER OFF OFF OSD LANGUAGE E...

Page 43: ... and audio depending on the type of input signal However this is not a malfunction Plasma Display panel Symptoms Check The screen darkens slightly when bright pictures with minimal movements are shown 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 t...

Page 44: ... 75 Hz 37 50 75 00 18 640 480 85 Hz 43 27 85 01 19 852 480 60 Hz 31 47 59 94 2 20 800 600 56 Hz 35 16 56 25 21 800 600 60 Hz 37 88 60 32 22 800 600 72 Hz 48 08 72 19 23 800 600 75 Hz 46 88 75 00 24 800 600 85 Hz 53 67 85 06 25 1 024 768 60 Hz 48 36 60 00 26 1 024 768 70 Hz 56 48 70 07 27 1 024 768 75 Hz 60 02 75 03 28 1 024 768 85 Hz 68 68 85 00 29 1 152 864 75 Hz 67 50 75 00 30 1 280 960 60 Hz 60...

Page 45: ...ection terminals AV VIDEO IN OUT BNC 1 0 Vp p 75 ohm or high impedance S VIDEO IN MINI DIN 4PIN Y 1 Vp p 75 ohm C 0 286 Vp p 75 ohm AUDIO IN RCA PIN JACK 2 0 5 Vrms high impedance COMPONENT RGB Y G BNC 1 0 Vp p composite 75 ohm 0 7 Vp p non composite 75 ohm PB B BNC PR R BNC 0 7 Vp p 75 ohm AUDIO IN RCA PIN JACK 2 0 5 Vrms high impedance PC HIGH DENSITY D SUB 15PIN R G B 0 7 Vp p 75 ohm Component ...

Page 46: ...al scanning frequency 15 110 kHz Vertical scanning frequency 48 120 Hz Connection terminals AV VIDEO IN OUT BNC 1 0 Vp p 75 ohm or high impedance S VIDEO IN MINI DIN 4PIN Y 1 Vp p 75 ohm C 0 286 Vp p 75 ohm AUDIO IN RCA PIN JACK 2 0 5 Vrms high impedance COMPONENT RGB Y G BNC 1 0 Vp p composite 75 ohm 0 7 Vp p non composite 75 ohm PB B BNC PR R BNC 0 7 Vp p 75 ohm AUDIO IN RCA PIN JACK 2 0 5 Vrms ...

Page 47: ...OUT BNC 1 0 Vp p 75 ohm or high impedance S VIDEO IN MINI DIN 4PIN Y 1 Vp p 75 ohm C 0 286 Vp p 75 ohm AUDIO IN RCA PIN JACK 2 0 5 Vrms high impedance COMPONENT RGB Y G BNC 1 0 Vp p composite 75 ohm 0 7 Vp p non composite 75 ohm PB B BNC PR R BNC 0 7 Vp p 75 ohm AUDIO IN RCA PIN JACK 2 0 5 Vrms high impedance PC HIGH DENSITY D SUB 15PIN R G B 0 7 Vp p 75 ohm Component Y 1 0 Vp p 75 ohm include syn...

Page 48: ...es CA 90068 323 436 3500 Dallas Region 6226 Abington Way Houston TX 77008 713 802 2726 No CA Northwest Region 5870 Stone Ridge 3 Pleasanton CA 925 416 5108 Government Marketing Department 52 West Gude Drive Rockville MD 20850 301 738 3840 Panasonic Canada Inc 5770 Ambler Drive Mississauga Ontario L4W 2T3 Customer s Record The model number and serial number of this product can be found on its back ...

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