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  • Panasonic TH42PHD8GK | TH37PHD8GK User Guide - Page 1
    TH-42PWD8GK TH-37PWD8 TH-42PWD8GS High Definition Plasma Display Model No. TH-37PHD8GK TH-37PHD8GS TH-42PHD8GK TH-42PHD8GS TH-37PWD8 The illustration shown is an image. Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read these instructions completely. Please keep this manual
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    product are a risk of electric shock to persons. The exclamation point within a triangle is intended to tell the user that important operating and servicing instructions are in the papers with the appliance. WARNING : To prevent damage which may result in fire or shock hazard, do not expose this
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    block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. 8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators unused for long periods of time. 14) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in
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    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
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    used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference TH-37PWD8GK, TH-37PWD8GS, TH-42PWD8GK, TH-42PWD8GS, TH-37PHD8GK, TH-37PHD8GS, TH-42PHD8GK, TH-42PHD8GS Responsible Party: Contact Source: Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094 Panasonic
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    TH-37PWD8GK, TH-37PHD8GK), TY-SP37P8W-S (TH-37PWD8GS, TH-37PHD8GS) TY-SP42P8W-K (TH-42PWD8GK, TH-42PHD8GK), TY-SP42P8W-S (TH-42PWD8GS, TH-42PHD8GS) • Pedestal TY-ST07-K, TY-ST08-K (TH-37PWD8GK, TH-42PWD8GK, TH-37PHD8GK, TH-42PHD8GK) TY-ST08-S (TH-37PWD8GS, TH-42PWD8GS, TH-37PHD8GS, TH the Plasma
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    damage to the cable is suspected, have it repaired at an Authorized Service Center. If the Plasma Display will not be used for a long period of time, unplug the power cord from the wall outlet. If problems occur during use If a problem occurs (such as no picture or no sound), or if smoke or
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    Accessories Accessories Supplied Check that you have the Accessories and items shown Operating Instruction book Remote Control Transmitter EUR7636070R Batteries for the Remote Control Transmitter (2 × necessary when the remote control acts sporadically or stops operating the Plasma Display. 8
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    speakers, be sure to use only the optional accessory speakers. Refer to the speaker's Installation Manual for details on speaker installation. (Example: TH-42PWD8GK) Speakers (Optional accessories) 1 2 1 SPEAKERS SPEAKERS Terminals (R) Terminals (L) AC cord connection (see page 12) 2 - AC
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    AUDIO PC IN Conversion adapter (if necessary) TH-42PWD8 RGB PC cable Mini D-sub 15p Audio Stereo plug Connect a cable which matches the audio output terminal on the computer. Notes: • Due to space limitations, occasionally you may have trouble connecting Mini D-sub 15P cable with ferrite
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    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 (toggle) NORMAL (4 : 3) ZOOM FULL JUST Panasonic AUTO With the power off, this display responds to PON command only. 11
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    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.) TH-42PWD8 INPUT MENU -/ VOL +/ ENTER/ TH-42PWD8 Power Indicator Remote Control Sensor When the POWER is turned on for the first time
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    to the Plasma Display. Input signals will change as follows: • TH-37PWD8GK/S, TH-37PHD8GK/S INPUT1 INPUT2 PC IN • TH-42PWD8GK/S, TH-42PHD8GK/S the same input mode cannot be selected for the main picture and sub picture. TH-42PWD8 INPUT MENU -/ VOL +/ ENTER/ INPUT MENU -/ VOL +/ ENTER/
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    Basic Controls Remote control sensor TH-42PWD8 Volume Adjustment Volume Up "+" Down "-" When the menu screen is displayed: "+": press to move the cursor up "-": press to move the cursor down (see
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    input signal. Note: After-image (image lag) may occur on the plasma display panel when a still picture is kept on the panel for an extended MATE I/F is installed (optional accessories). Refer to each Board's Operating Instruction for detail. Volume Adjustment Press the Volume Up "+" or Down "-"
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    On-Screen Menu Displays To PICTURE adjust menu (see page 22) PICTURE 1/2 NORMALIZE NORMAL PICTURE MENU PICTURE BRIGHTNESS COLOR TINT SHARPNESS STANDARD 25 0 0 0 3 PICTURE 2/2 COLOR TEMP COLOR MANAGEMENT ADVANCED SETTINGS NORMAL OFF ON Press to select "ON". Press to enter ADVANCED SETTINGS
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    page 36, 37) SIGNAL [ RGB ] To SIGNAL screen for DVI (see page 36, 37) SIGNAL [ Digital ] 3D Y/C FILTER (NTSC) COLOR SYSTEM 3 : 2 PULLDOWN Panasonic AUTO (4 : 3) VIDEO NR ON AUTO OFF NORMAL OFF 3 : 2 PULLDOWN OFF VIDEO NR OFF SYNC 3 : 2 PULLDOWN VIDEO NR H-FREQ. 33.8 V-FREQ. 60.0 AUTO
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    ASPECT Controls The Plasma Display will allow you to enjoy viewing the picture at its maximum size, including wide screen cinema format picture. [from the unit] Press repeatedly to move through the aspect options: NORMAL ZOOM FULL Panasonic AUTO JUST INPUT MENU -/ VOL +/ ENTER/ The aspect
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    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. During "VIDEO (S VIDEO
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    may not be possible to discern details on them satisfactorily. • Following combinations of two analog signals cannot be displayed simultaneously for TH-37PWD8GK/S, TH-42PWD8GK/S, TH-37PHD8GK/S, TH-42PHD8GK/S; Component - Component, Component - PC (RGB), PC (RGB) - Component, PC (RGB) - PC (RGB) 20
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    of two analog signals cannot be displayed simultaneously TH-37PWD8GK/S, TH-42PWD8GK/S, TH-37PHD8GK/S, TH-42PHD8GK/S; Component - Component, Component - PC (RGB), PC (RGB) - Component, PC (RGB) - PC (RGB) • Refer to each board's operating instruction for DVI, SDI, HDMI's corresponding signals. 21
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    PICTURE Adjustments 1 Press to display the PICTURE menu. 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. PICTURE NORMALIZE NORMAL PICTURE MENU PICTURE BRIGHTNESS COLOR TINT SHARPNESS 1/2 STANDARD 25 0 0 0 3
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    PICTURE Adjustments Item Effect Adjustments PICTURE Less BRIGHTNESS Darker More Brighter Adjusts the proper picture contrast. Adjusts for easier viewing of dark pictures such as night scenes and black hair. COLOR Adjusts color saturation. Less More TINT Adjusts for natural flesh tones.
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    the ACTION ( ) button is pressed during "NORMALIZE", then all adjustment values are returned to the factory settings. MUTE 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
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    Digital Zoom This displays an enlargement of the designated part of the displayed image. 1 Display the "Operation Guide". Press to access Digital Zoom. The "Operation Guide" will be displayed. During Digital Zoom, only the following buttons can be operated. [Remote control] [Unit] EXIT 1 VOL
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    PRESENT TIME SETUP / SET UP TIMER The timer can switch the Plasma Display ON or OFF. Before attempting Timer Set, confirm the PRESENT TIME OF DAY and adjust if necessary. Then set POWER ON TIME / POWER
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    SET UP TIMER PRESENT TIME SETUP / SET UP TIMER Display the SET UP TIMER SCREEN. 1 Press to select POWER ON TIME / POWER OFF TIME. SET UP TIMER PRESENT TIME OF DAY 99:99 Press to set up POWER ON TIME / POWER OFF TIME. button: Forward button: Back POWER ON FUNCTION OFF POWER ON TIME 0:00
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    SCREENSAVER (For preventing after-images) Do not display a still picture, especially in NORMAL mode, for any length of time. If the display must remain on, a SCREENSAVER should be used. 1 Press to display the SET UP menu. 2 Press to select the SCREENSAVER. SET UP 2/2 SCREENSAVER MULTI DISPLAY
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    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 PRESENT TIME OF DAY 99:99
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    mode after-images Non picture area Picture out Picture AB Picture and Picture Display the SCREENSAVER screen. (Refer to the previous page, operation guide steps 1 and 2) 1 Press to select the SIDE BAR ADJUST. Press to select OFF, DARK, MID, BRIGHT. OFF DARK MID BRIGHT 2 Press to exit
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    power consumption • POWER SAVE: • STANDBY SAVE: • POWER MANAGEMENT: • AUTO POWER OFF: 1 2 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
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    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 (F)) group of 9 (3 × 3 (F)) group of 16 (4 × 4 (F)) Two options
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    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 Press to select for MULTI DISPLAY. • To hide joints between TVs. (2 × 2, 3 × 3, 4 × 4) • To show joints between TVs. (2 × 2F, 3 × 3F, 4
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    DISPLAY ID Remote Control Function You can set the remote control ID when you want to use this remote control on one of several different TVs. 1 Switch to on the right side. 2 Press the button on the remote control. 3 Press one of - , for the tens digit setting. 4 Press one of - , for
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    ( ) button Press to exit from adjust mode. SIGNAL [ VIDEO ] Note: When ON, this setting only affects NTSC input signals. 3D Y/C FILTER (NTSC) COLOR SYSTEM 3 : 2 PULLDOWN Panasonic AUTO (4 : 3) VIDEO NR ON AUTO OFF NORMAL OFF 35
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    SIGNAL from the "SET UP" menu during VIDEO (S VIDEO) input signal mode.("SIGNAL [VIDEO]" menu is displayed.) Press to select the "COLOR SYSTEM" or "Panasonic AUTO". Press to select each function. If the image becomes unstable: With the system set on Auto, under conditions of low level or noisy input
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    SYNC SET UP for Input Signals Select SIGNAL from the "SET UP" menu during RGB input signal. SET UP 1/2 1 Press to adjust. SIGNAL COMPONENT/RGB-IN SELECT RGB INPUT LABEL PC POWER SAVE OFF STANDBY SAVE OFF POWER MANAGEMENT OFF AUTO POWER OFF OFF OSD LANGUAGE ENGLISH (US) Press
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    Options Adjustments 1 Press to display the Setup menu. 2 Press to select "OSD Language". 3 Press and hold until the Options menu is displayed. 4 Press to select your preferred menu. 5 Press to adjust the menu. Press to confirm. 6 Press to exit from Options menu. Options Off-timer
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    . Off Hides all the items above from view. Press or button to switch between modes. Off PC INPUT1 INPUT2 INPUT3 Adjusts the input signal when TV is turned on. Notes: • Only the adjusted signal is displayed. (see page 13). • Signal can be displayed when the Terminal board is installed. • This menu
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    : This mode is available except for TH37PWD8GK/S, TH-42PWD8GK/S, TH37PHD8GK/S, TH-42PHD8GK/S. Press or button to switch between modes Pos. /Size adjustment cannot be used. • Refer to each board's operating instruction for DVI, SDI, HDMI's corresponding signals. Sets panel ID number when panel is
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    Shipping condition This function allows you to reset the unit to the factory setting. 1 Press to display the SET UP menu. 2 Press to select "OSD LANGUAGE". 3 Press and hold till the SHIPPING menu is displayed. SET UP 1/2 4 Press to select "YES". SIGNAL COMPONENT/RGB-IN SELECT RGB INPUT
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    Troubleshooting Before you call for service : This is normal and not indicative of malfunctioning. This Plasma Display uses special image processing. Hence a slight time lag screen do not light up. After-images appear [for TH-37PHD8GK/S, TH-42PHD8GK/S] Whirring sounds can be heard from the display
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    COMPONENT/RGB/PC input signals Applicable input signals for Component / Mini D-sub 15P (Component) / RGB / Mini D-sub 15P (RGB) (∗ Mark) Signal name Horizontal frequency (kHz) Vertical frequency (Hz) Component / RGB / Mini D-sub 15P Mini D-sub 15P (Component) (RGB) 1 525 (480) / 60i 15.
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    Specifications TH-37PWD8GK/S TH-42PWD8GK/S Power Source 120 V AC, 50/60 Hz Power Consumption Maximum 250 W 275 W Stand-by condition Save OFF 1.0 W, Save ON 0.7 W Save OFF 1.0 W, Save ON 0.7 W Power off condition 0.05 W 0.05 W Plasma Display panel Drive method : AC type 37-inch, Drive
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    Specifications TH-37PHD8GK/S TH-42PHD8GK/S Power Source 120 V AC, 50/60 Hz Power Consumption Maximum 282W 337 W Stand-by condition Save OFF 1.0 W, Save ON 0.7 W Save OFF 0.6 W, Save ON 0.4 W Power off condition 0.05 W 0.1 W Plasma Display panel Drive method : AC type 37-inch, Drive
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    a problem with this product that is not handled to your satisfaction, then write the Consumer Affairs Department at the Company address indicated above. In the USA FOR THE NEAREST SERVICE CENTER FOR TECHNICAL SUPPORT CALL 1-800-526-6610 CALL 1-800-524-1448 OR OR Website: http://www.panasonic
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    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.  2005 Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved. Printed in Japan
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Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read these instructions completely. Please keep this manual
for future reference.
English
TQBC2023
TH-37PWD8
Model No.
Operating Instructions
Progressive Wide Plasma Display
TH-37PWD8GK
TH-37PWD8GS
TH-42PWD8GK
TH-42PWD8GS
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nition Plasma Display
TH-37PHD8GK
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The illustration shown is an image.