Panasonic Plasma Display TH 37PG9U Operating Instructions

							Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read these instructions completely.
Please keep this manual for future reference.
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Operating Instructions 
Progressive Wide Hospitality Plasma Display
Manual de instrucciones 
Pantalla panorámica de plasma progresiva para la industria hotelera
The illustration shown is an image.
TH-37PG9U
TH-42PG9U
TH-37PR9U
TH-42PR9UModel No.
Número de modelo.
Model No.
Número de modelo.
High Defi nition Hospitality Plasma Display
Pantalla de plasma de alta defi nición para la industria hotelera
TQB2AA0701-1
Antes de conectar, utilizar o ajustar este producto, lea completamente este manual de instrucciones;
y guárdelo para consultarlo en el futuro en caso de ser necesario.
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WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover or back.
No user-serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualifi ed service personnel.
The lightning flash with 
arrow-head within a triangle 
is in tend ed to tell the user 
that parts inside the product 
are a risk of electric shock 
to per sons.The exclamation point within 
a triangle is intended to 
tell the user that important 
operating and servicing 
instructions are in the papers 
with the ap pli ance.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
WARNING  : To prevent damage which may result in fire or shock hazard, do not expose this apparatus to rain 
or mois ture.
    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 grounding pin on the power plug. This apparatus is equipped with a three pin 
grounding-type power plug. This plug will only fit a grounding-type power outlet. This is a safety fea ture. 
If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact an electrician.
      Do not defeat the purpose of the grounding plug. 
						

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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 
amplifi ers) that produce heat.
  9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one 
wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the 
third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fi t into your outlet, consult an electrician for 
replacement 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 specifi ed by the manufacturer.
12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specifi ed by the manufacturer, or sold with 
the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart / apparatus combination 
to avoid injury from tip-over.
13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
14) Refer all servicing to qualifi ed service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged 
in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the 
apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
15) To prevent electric shock, ensure the grounding pin on the AC cord power plug is securely connected. 
						

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Table of Contents 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.
Important Safety Instructions .................................. 3
FCC STATEMENT ...................................................... 5
Safety Precautions ................................................... 6
Maintenance .............................................................. 7
Accessories .............................................................. 8
Accessories Supplied .............................................. 8
Connections .............................................................. 9
PC Input Terminals connection .............................. 10
SERIAL Terminals connection ............................... 11
Power ON / OFF  ..................................................... 12
Initial selections ..................................................... 13
Selecting the input signal ...................................... 13
Selecting the On-Screen Menu Language ............ 13
Basic Controls ........................................................ 14
On-Screen Menu Displays ..................................... 16
ASPECT Controls ................................................... 18
Adjusting POS. /SIZE ............................................. 19
MULTI PIP ................................................................ 20
Advanced PIP .......................................................... 21
PICTURE Adjustments ........................................... 22
ADVANCED SETTINGS ........................................ 23
SOUND Adjustment ................................................ 24
MUTE .................................................................... 24
Digital Zoom ............................................................ 25
PRESENT TIME SETUP / SET UP TIMER .............. 26
PRESENT TIME SETUP ....................................... 26
SET UP TIMER ..................................................... 27
SCREENSAVER (For preventing after-images) ... 28Setup of SCREENSAVER Time ............................ 29
Reduces screen after-image ................................. 29
SIDE BAR ADJUST ............................................... 30
Reduces power consumption ............................... 31
Customizing the Input labels ................................. 31
SET UP for Input Signals ....................................... 32
COMPONENT / RGB IN SELECT ......................... 32
3D Y/C FILTER ...................................................... 32
COLOR SYSTEM / Panasonic AUTO ................... 33
3:2 PULLDOWN / VIDEO NR ................................ 33
SYNC .................................................................... 34
H-FREQ. (kHz) / V-FREQ. (Hz) ............................. 34
Options Adjustments ............................................. 35
Shipping condition ................................................. 38
Troubleshooting ..................................................... 39
PC input signals ..................................................... 40
Specifications ......................................................... 41 
						

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This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 
15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a 
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed 
and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, 
there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful 
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user 
is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced technician for help.
This device complies with Part15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:(1) This 
device may not cause harmful 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 modifi cations 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 Declaration of Conformity
 Model No. TH-37PG9U, TH-42PG9U, TH-37PR9U, TH-42PR9U
 
Responsible Party:  Panasonic Corporation of North America
      One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094
Contact Source:  Panasonic Broadcast & Television Systems Company
   1-800-524-1448
   email: [email protected]
CANADIAN NOTICE:
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Note:
Do not allow a still picture to be displayed for an extended period, as this can cause permanent after-image to 
remain on the Plasma Display.
Examples of still pictures include logos, video games, computer images, teletext and images displayed in NORMAL mode.
Trademark Credits
• VGA is a trademark of International Business Machines Corporation.
• Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple Computer, USA.
• S-VGA is a registered trademark of the Video Electronics Standard Association.
  Even if no special notation has been made of company or product trademarks, these trademarks have been fully 
respected.
FCC STATEMENT 
						

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Safety Precautions
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.)
• Pedestal ......................................................................................................................TY-ST09GR-K
• Wall-hanging bracket (vertical) ................................................................................... TY-WK42PV3U
• Wall-hanging bracket (angled) .................................................................................... TY-WK42PR2U, TY-WK42PR3U
• BNC Component Video Terminal Board ..................................................................... TY-42TM6A 
• BNC Composite Video Terminal Board ....................................................................... TY-42TM6B
• BNC Dual Video Terminal Board ................................................................................ TY-FB9BD
• Ir Through Terminal Board .......................................................................................... TY-FB9RT
• RCA Component Video Terminal Board ..................................................................... TY-42TM6Z
• RCA Composite Video Terminal Board ....................................................................... TY-42TM6V
• PC Input Terminal Board ............................................................................................ TY-42TM6P
• RGB (Digital) Terminal Board ..................................................................................... TY-42TM6D
• HDMI Terminal Board ................................................................................................. TY-FB8HM
• U/V Tuner Board with MATE I/F .................................................................................. TY-FB9TU
  (except for Canada)
Always be sure to ask a qualified technician to carry out set-up.
Small parts can present choking hazard if accidentally swallowed. Keep small parts away from young children. Discard 
unneeded small parts and other 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 through 
the ventilation holes. Burns or personal injuries can 
happen if any body parts are brought too close. Placing 
any object near the top of the display could also result in 
heat damages to the object as well as to the Display if its 
ventilation holes are blocked.
Be sure to disconnect all cables before moving the 
Plasma Display.
• Moving the Display with its cables attached might 
damage the cables which, in turn, can cause fire or 
electric shock.
Disconnect the power plug from the wall outlet as a 
safety precaution before carrying out any cleaning.
•  Electric shocks can result if this is not done.Clean the power cable regularly to prevent it from 
becoming dusty.
• Built-up dust on the power cord plug can increase 
humidity which might damage the insulation and cause 
fire. Unplug the cord from the wall outlet and clean it 
with a dry cloth.
This Plasma Display radiates infrared rays, therefore it 
may affect other infrared communication equipment.
Install your infrared sensor in a place away from direct 
or reflected light from your Plasma Display.
Note:
Do not allow a still picture to be displayed for an extended 
period, as this can cause a permanent after-image to remain 
on the Plasma Display.
Examples of still pictures include logos, video games, 
computer images, teletext and images displayed in 
NORMAL mode. 
						

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Safety Precautions / Maintenance
WARNING 
The front of the display panel has been specially treated. Wipe the panel surface gently using only a cleaning 
cloth or a soft, lint-free cloth.
•  If the surface is particularly dirty, wipe with a soft, lint-free cloth which has been soaked in pure water or water to which 
a small amount of neutral detergent has been added, and then wipe it evenly with a dry cloth of the same type until the 
surface is dry.
•  Do not scratch or hit the surface of the panel with fingernails or other hard objects, otherwise the surface may become 
damaged. Furthermore, avoid contact with volatile substances such as insect sprays, solvents and thinner, otherwise 
the quality of the surface may be adversely affected.
If the cabinet becomes dirty, wipe it with a soft, dry cloth.
•  If the cabinet is particularly dirty, soak the cloth in water to which a small amount of neutral detergent has been added 
and then wring the cloth dry. Use this cloth to wipe the cabinet, and then wipe it dry with a dry cloth.
• Do not allow any detergent to come into direct contact with the surface of the Plasma Display. If water droplets get 
inside the unit, operating problems may result.
•  Avoid contact with volatile substances such as insect sprays, solvents and thinner, otherwise the quality of the cabinet 
surface may be adversely affected or the coating may peel off. Furthermore, do not leave it for long periods in contact 
with articles made from rubber or PVC.
Maintenance
 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.
• 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, 2 3/8” 
(6 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 right, and 2 
3/4” (7 cm) or more at the rear.
 AC Power Supply Cord
The Plasma Display is designed to operate on 120 V 
AC, 50/60 Hz.
Securely insert the power cord plug as far as it will 
go.
•  If the plug is not fully inserted, heat may be generated 
which could cause fire. If the plug is damaged or the 
wall socket plate is loose, they should not be used.Do not handle the power cord plug with wet hands.
•  Doing so may cause electric shocks.
Do not do anything that might damage the power cable. 
When disconnecting the power cable, hold the plug, 
not the cable.
•  Do not make any modifications, place heavy objects on, 
place near hot objects, heat, bend, twist or forcefully 
pull the power cable. Doing so may cause damage to 
the power cable which can cause fire or electric shock. 
If 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 an abnormal odor is detected from the 
Plasma Display, unplug the power cord immediately.
• Continuous use of the Display under these conditions 
might cause fire or permanent damage to the unit. 
Have the Display evaluated at an Authorized Service 
Center. Services to the Display by any unauthorized 
personnel are strongly discouraged due to its high 
voltage dangerous nature.
If water or foreign objects get inside the Plasma Display, 
if the Plasma Display is dropped, or if the cabinet 
becomes damaged, disconnect the power cord plug 
immediately.
• A short may occur, which could cause fire. Contact an 
Authorized Service Center for any repairs that need to be 
made. 
						

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Accessories
Accessories Supplied
Check that you have the Accessories and items shown
Operating Instruction book AC cord
The remote control is not included with this set. Available for purchase separately.
Object model : EUR7636070RFixing bands × 2 
						

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Connections
2
1
SERIAL PC    IN
AUDIO
SLOT1 SLOT2 SLOT3
12
From SERIAL 
Terminal on Computer
(see page 11)From EXTERNAL 
monitor terminal on 
Computer (see page 10)
AC cord connection (see page 12)
1 Connect power plug to 
the socket of the main 
body.
2 Fix the clamper. – AC cord fixing
Optional Terminal 
Board Insert Slot 
(covered)How to fix:
Fix by pushing in until a 
clicking sound is heard.How to release:
Pull up while drawing in 
the knob.
– 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. To secure cables connected to Terminals, wrap the cable fixing band around them then 
pass the pointed end through the locking block, as shown in the figure.
While ensuring there is sufficient slack in cables to minimize stress (especially 
in the power cord), firmly bind all cables with the supplied fixing band.
To tighten:To loosen:
Pull
Pull Push the catch 
						

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Connections
PC Input Terminals connection
Notes:
• Due to space limitations, occasionally you may have trouble connecting Mini D-sub 15P cable with ferrite core to PC 
input Terminal.
• Computer signals which can be input are those with a horizontal scanning frequency of 15 to 110 kHz and vertical scanning 
frequency of 48 to 120 Hz. (However, the image will not be displayed properly if the signals exceed 1,200 lines.)
• The display resolution is a maximum of 640 × 480 dots (TH-37PG9U, TH-42PG9U), 768 × 720 dots (TH-37PR9U), 768 
× 768 dots (TH-42PR9U) when the aspect mode is set to “NORMAL”, and 852 × 480 dots (TH-37PG9U, TH-42PG9U), 
1,024 × 720 dots (TH-37PR9U), 1,024 × 768 dots (TH-42PR9U) when the aspect mode is set to “FULL”. If the display 
resolution exceeds these maximums, it may not be possible to show fine detail with sufficient clarity.
• The PC input terminals are DDC1/2B-compatible. If 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 Mini D-sub 15P terminal.
• The computer shown in the illustration is for example purposes only.
• Additional equipment and cables shown are not supplied with this set.
• Do not set the horizontal and vertical scanning frequencies for PC signals which are above or below the specified 
frequency range.
• Component Input is possible with the pin 1, 2, 3 of the D-sub 15P Connector.
Signal Names for Mini D-sub 15P Connector
Pin Layout for PC Input 
Terminal
AUDIO
PC IN
COMPUTER
Conversion adapter 
(if necessary)
RGB
PC cable
Stereo plug
Audio
Connect a cable which matches
the audio output terminal on the computer.
1 678
39
45
1015 14 13 12 11
2
Pin No.Signal NamePin No.Signal NamePin No.Signal Name
1R (PR/CR)6GND (Ground)11NC (not connected)
2G (Y)7GND (Ground)12SDA
3B (PB/CB)8GND (Ground)13HD/SYNC
4NC (not connected)9NC (not connected)14VD
5GND (Ground)10GND (Ground)15SCL
Mini D-sub 15p