Panasonic Plasma Display TH 37PG9U Operating Instructions

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Specifications
TH-37PG9U TH-42PG9U
Power Source 120 V AC, 50/60 Hz
Power Consumption
Power on 265 W 290 W
Stand-by condition Save OFF 0.6 W, Save ON 0.4 W Save OFF 0.6 W, Save ON 0.4 W
Power off condition 0.1 W 0.1 W
Plasma Display panelDrive method : AC type 37-inch,
16:9 aspect ratioDrive method : AC type 42-inch,
16:9 aspect ratio
Contrast Ratio Max 10000:1
Screen size32.2” (818 mm) (W) × 18.1” (461 mm) (H) 
× 37” (939 mm) (diagonal)36.2” (920 mm) (W) × 20.4” (518 mm) (H) 
× 42” (1,056 mm) (diagonal)
(No.of pixels) 408,960 (852 (W) × 480 (H))
[2,556 × 480 dots]
Operating condition
Temperature 32 °F - 104 °F (0 °C - 40 °C)
Humidity 20 % - 80 %
Applicable signals
Scanning format 525 (480) / 60i · 60p, 625 (575) / 50i · 50p, 750 (720) / 60p · 50p, 1125 (1080) / 60i · 50i · 24p · 25p 
· 30p · 24sF ···· SMPTE274M, 1250 (1080) / 50i 
PC signals VGA
SVGA, XGA, SXGA, UXGA  ···· (compressed)
Horizontal scanning frequency 15 - 110 kHz
Vertical scanning frequency 48 - 120 Hz
Connection terminals
PC (HIGH-DENSITY Mini-D-SUB 15PIN)  R,G,B/0.7 Vp-p (75 Ω)
   HD, VD/1.0 - 5.0 Vp-p (high impedance)
 Component 
  Y :  1.0 Vp-p (75 Ω : include sync)
 P
B/CB :   0.7  Vp-p (75 Ω)
 P
R/CR :   0.7  Vp-p (75 Ω)
AUDIO IN (M3 JACK)     0.5 Vrms (high impedance)
SERIAL EXTERNAL CONTROL TERMINAL (D-SUB 9PIN)  RS-232C COMPATIBLE
Accessories Supplied
Fixing bands (TMME203 or TMME187) × 2
Dimensions (W × H × D)
36.1” (917 mm) × 25.4” (644 mm) × 3.7” (95 mm)
(4.3” (109 mm) when including protruding portion of slots)
40.2” (1,020 mm) × 27.8” (705 mm) × 3.7” (95 mm)
(4.3” (109 mm) when including protruding portion of slots)
Mass (weight)approx. 57.3 lbs approx. 66.1 lbs
Sound
Speaker 4.8 ” (120 mm) × 2.4 ” (60 mm) × 2 pcs, 8 Ω
Audio Output 20W [10 W + 10 W] (10 % THD)
Note:
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. Mass and dimensions shown are approximate. 
						

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Specifications
TH-37PR9U TH-42PR9U
Power Source 120 V AC, 50/60 Hz
Power Consumption
Power on 300 W 345 W
Stand-by condition Save OFF 0.6 W, Save ON 0.4 W Save OFF 0.6 W, Save ON 0.4 W
Power off condition 0.1 W 0.1 W
Plasma Display panelDrive method : AC type 37-inch,
16:9 aspect ratioDrive method : AC type 42-inch,
16:9 aspect ratio
Contrast Ratio Max 10000:1
Screen size32.2” (818 mm) (W) × 18.1” (461 mm) (H) 
× 37” (939 mm) (diagonal)36.2” (920 mm) (W) × 20.4” (518 mm) (H) 
× 42” (1,056 mm) (diagonal)
(No.of pixels) 737,280 (1,024 (W) × 720 (H))
[3,072 × 720 dots]786,432 (1,024 (W) × 768 (H))
[3,072 × 768 dots]
Operating condition
Temperature 32 °F - 104 °F (0 °C - 40 °C)
Humidity 20 % - 80 %
Applicable signals
Scanning format 525 (480) / 60i · 60p, 625 (575) / 50i · 50p, 750 (720) / 60p · 50p, 1125 (1080) / 60i · 50i · 24p · 25p 
· 30p · 24sF ···· SMPTE274M, 1250 (1080) / 50i 
PC signals VGA, SVGA, 
XGA, SXGA, UXGA  ···· (compressed)
Horizontal scanning frequency 15 - 110 kHz
Vertical scanning frequency 48 - 120 HzVGA, SVGA, XGA,
SXGA, UXGA  ···· (compressed)
Horizontal scanning frequency 15 - 110 kHz
Vertical scanning frequency 48 - 120 Hz
Connection terminals
PC (HIGH-DENSITY Mini-D-SUB 15PIN)  R,G,B/0.7 Vp-p (75 Ω)
   HD, VD/1.0 - 5.0 Vp-p (high impedance)
 Component 
  Y :  1.0 Vp-p (75 Ω : include sync)
 P
B/CB :   0.7  Vp-p (75 Ω)
 P
R/CR :   0.7  Vp-p (75 Ω)
AUDIO IN (M3 JACK)     0.5 Vrms (high impedance)
SERIAL EXTERNAL CONTROL TERMINAL (D-SUB 9PIN)  RS-232C COMPATIBLE
Accessories Supplied
Fixing bands (TMME203 or TMME187) × 2
Dimensions (W × H × D)
36.1” (917 mm) × 25.4” (644 mm) × 3.7” (95 mm)
(4.3” (109 mm) when including protruding portion of slots)
40.2” (1,020 mm) × 27.8” (705 mm) × 3.7” (95 mm)
(4.3” (109 mm) when including protruding portion of slots)
Mass (weight)approx. 57.3 lbs approx. 66.1 lbs
Sound
Speaker 4.8 ” (120 mm) × 2.4 ” (60 mm) × 2 pcs, 8 Ω
Audio Output 20W [10 W + 10 W] (10 % THD)
Note:
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. Mass and dimensions shown are approximate. 
						

							Panasonic Broadcast & Television Systems
Company, Unit of Panasonic Corporation 
of  North America
One Panasonic Way 2A-4 
Secaucus, NJ  07094 Panasonic
Puerto Rico, Inc 
Ave. 65de Infanteria, Km.9.5
San Gabriel Industrial Park 
Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985 
 Limited Warranty 
Panasonic Broadcast & Television Systems Company or 
Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc (collectively referred to as “the
Warrantor”) will repair this product and all included
accessories with new or refurbished parts, free of charge in
the USA or Puerto Rico, from the original date purchase in
the event of a defect in materials or workmanship as follow:
WarrantyPart
WarrantyLabor
Warranty
All Monitors, VCRs, Cameras,
Camcorders, P2 Product,
DVDs, Plasma Displays,
switchers and Plug-in
Computers.1 Year  1 Year 
Exceptions
D3 & D5 Video Heads90 days or
500 Hours90 days or
500 Hours
Camera CCD  2 Years  1 Year 
Monitor  CRT 2 Years 1 Year
All Accessories
Including batteries, cables, and
tapes.10 Days None
Carry-in or mail-in service in theUSA may be obtained
during the warranty period by contacting  a Panasonic
Broadcast & Television Systems Company  Authorized
Service Center  either by using the website 
http://www.panasonic.com/support/
or by calling toll free 1-800-526-6610 to locate the nearest
authorized Service Center.
Carry-in or mail-in service in Puerto Ricocan be obtained
during the warranty period by calling787-750-5135
This warranty is extended only to the original
purchaser and is non transferable. A purchase receipt 
or other proof of date of original purchase will be
required before warranty service is rendered.
This warranty only covers failures due to defects in materials 
or workmanship, which occur during normal use. The
warranty does not cover damage which occur in shipping or 
failures which are caused by products not supplied by the
warrantor, or failures which result from faulty installation,
set-up adjustments, improper antenna, inadequate signal
pickup, maladjustment of user controls, improper operation,
power line surge, improper voltage supply, lighting damage, 
or service by anyone other than an authorized repair facility,
or damage that is attributable to acts of God. 
LIMITS AND EXCLUSIONS
There are no express warranties except as listed above.
THE WARRANTOR SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR
INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES 
(INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITION, DAMAGE TO 
DISCS) RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS
PRODUCT, OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF 
THE WARRANTY.  ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED
WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF 
MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A 
PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED TO THE
APPLICABLE WARRANTY PERIOD SET FORTH 
ABOVE.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of 
incidental or consequential damages, or limitations on how 
long an implied warranty lasts, so the above exclusions or 
limitations may nor apply to you.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may
also have other rights, which vary from state to state.
If you have 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.com/support/       Email: [email protected]
REGISTER YOUR PRODUCT
WWW.PANASONIC.COM/REGISTER
In Puerto Rico
For service call 787-750-5135 
						

							Printed in U.S.A
Customer’s Record
The model number and serial number of this product can be found on its b\
ack cover. You should note this serial number 
in the space provided below and retain this book, plus your purchase rec\
eipt, 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.
© 2006 Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved.
Panasonic Canada Inc.
Broadcast & Television Systems Division
5770 Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario L4W 2T3
LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT
Panasonic Canada Inc. (also known as PCI) warrants this product to be \
free of
defects in material and workmanship under normal use during the applicab\
le
warranty coverage period described below. PCI agrees to repair, or at it\
s option,
exchange, any part that becomes defective. However, the product must be
purchased and serviced in Canada. The product or part that shows evidenc\
e of
defect must be delivered prepaid or carried in to an authorized Panasoni\
c Broadcast
Service Center. This warranty does not cover shipping costs.
The warranty coverage period is one year for both parts and labour begin\
ning with
the date of original end user purchase, subject to the exceptions as sta\
ted below.
Repaired or replacement parts supplied during the warranty coverage peri\
od carry
the unexpired portion of the original warranty coverage period. Proof of\
 product
purchase is a condition of warranty service. The owner must produce the \
product
purchase receipt or other satisfactory evidence of date of original purc\
hase.
This warranty does not apply to external appearance items, such as handl\
es, knobs,
safety windows, etc. This warranty does not apply to any part, or parts,\
 of the
product, installed, altered, repaired or misused in any way that, in the\
 opinion of PCI,
affects the reliability of or detracts from the performance of the produ\
ct.
For products requiring routine preventive maintenance, that maintenance \
must be
performed in order to maintain warranty coverage.
Serial numbers that have been altered, defaced or removed void this warr\
anty. This
warranty does not cover replacements or repairs necessitated by loss or \
damage
resulting from any cause beyond the control of PCI.
Marking or retained images (sometimes called “burn-in”) resultin\
g from the display of
fixed images on video display products are not defects and are not cover\
ed under
this warranty.
THIS EXPRESS, LIMITED WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER
WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED
WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
PURPOSE. IN NO EVENT WILL PANASONIC CANADA INC. BE LIABLE FOR
ANY SPECIAL, INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.
In certain instances, some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or l\
imitation of
incidental or consequential damages, or the exclusion of implied warrant\
ies, so the
above limitations and exclusions may not be applicable. Warranty Service
If the product needs to be shipped for service, carefully pack (prefera\
bly in the
original carton) and enclose a letter, detailing the complaint. Send pr\
epaid and
adequately insured to the local authorized Panasonic Broadcast Service C\
entre in
your area or to Panasonic Broadcast & Security Systems Service Departmen\
t, 5770
Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario, L4W 2T3. Shipping to the latter loca\
tion
requires a return authorization before shipment. No liability is assumed\
 for loss or
damage to the product while in transit.
Item
Video Tape
P2 Cards
Video Heads
D5 Video heads
Maintenance Items
Colour Camera CCD
Imaging Block
LCD/CRT Monitors
* DLP™ Projectors
* LCD Projectors above
2,500 ANSI Lumens
* LCD Projectors below 2,500 ANSI Lumens
Projector Lamps
Plasma Displays
Hard Drive Disk Unit Parts
30 days — Replacement only 
(content not covered)
(Content not covered)
1 year or 2,000 hrs. (prorated) Whichever comes first
1 year or 500 hrs. 
Whichever comes first
90 days
2 years
2 years
3 years or 5,000 hrs. 
Whichever comes first
3 years or 2,500 hrs. 
Whichever comes first
3 years or 1,500 hrs. 
Whichever comes first
90 Days or 500 hrs. 
Whichever comes first
1 year (burn-in not covered)
1 year plus balance (if any) of
any original Manufacturer’s
Limited Warranty. 
(Content not covered) Labour
N/A
N/A
1 year or 2,000 hrs. 
Whichever comes first
1 year or 500 hrs. 
Whichever comes first
90 days
1 year
1 year
3 years or 5,000 hrs. 
Whichever comes first
3 years or 2,500 hrs. 
Whichever comes first.
3 years or 1,500 hrs. 
Whichever comes first
90 Days or 500 hrs. 
Whichever comes first.
1 year (burn-in not covered) 
1 year
≥ Dust, smoke, rental/staging environment and twenty-four/seven operation,\
 dramatically
decreases the interval between performances of routine preventive mainte\
nance required
to maintain this warranty coverage.
WARRANTY COVERAGE PERIOD EXCEPTIONS