Panasonic Progressive Wide Hospitality Plasma Display Th 37pg9 Operating Instructions

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Connections
SERIAL Terminals connection
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 shown are not supplied with this set.
The SERIAL terminal conforms to the RS-232C interface specification, so that the Plasma Display can be controlled by a 
computer which is connected to this terminal.
The computer will require software which allows the sending and receiving of control data which satisfies the conditions 
given below. Use a computer application such as programming language software. Refer to the documentation for the 
computer application for details. The SERIAL terminal is used when the Plasma Display is controlled by a computer.
Communication parameters
Basic format for control data
The transmission of control data from the computer 
starts with a STX signal, followed by the command, 
the parameters, and lastly an ETX signal in that order. 
If there 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 14
SERIAL
Pin layout for RS-232C  COMPUTER
RS-232C Straight cable
D-sub 9p
Start
(02h)3-character
command (3 bytes)Colon Parameter(s)
(1 - 5 bytes)End
(03h) STX C1 C2 C3 P1 P2 P3 P4:P5ETX
Command
Command
PON
POF
AV L
AMT
IMS
DAMControl details
Power ON
Power OFF
Volume 00 - 63
Audio MUTE OFF
Audio MUTE ON
Input select (toggle)
Slot1 input
Slot2 input
Slot3 input
PC input
Screen mode select (toggle)
NORMAL (4 : 3)
ZOOM
FULL
JUST
Panasonic AUTO Parameter
None
None
**
0
1
None
SL1
SL2
SL3
PC1
None
NORM
ZOOM
FULL
JUST
SELF
Signal level
Synchronization method
Baud rate
Parity
Character length
Stop bit
Flow controlRS-232C compliant
Asynchronous
9600 bps
None
8 bits
1 bit
-
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
91
RS-232C Conversion cable
 D-sub 9-pin female  Details
    R X D
   T X D
   GND
   •  Non use 
Shorted
 • NC 
						

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Power ON / OFF 
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.) Connecting the AC cord plug to the Plasma Display.
POWER
Press the  button on the remote control to turn the Plasma Display off.
  Power Indicator: Red (standby)
Press the 
 button on the remote control to turn the Plasma Display on.
  Power Indicator: Green
Turn the power to the Plasma Display off by pressing the 
 switch on the unit, 
when the Plasma Display is on or in standby mode.
Note:
During operation of the power management function, the power indicator turns 
orange in the power off state.
Power IndicatorRemote Control Sensor Fix the AC cord plug securely to the Plasma Display 
with the clamper. (see page 9)  
						

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Initial selections
Selecting the On-Screen Menu Language Selecting the input signal
Press to display the SET UP menu.
Press to select OSD LANGUAGE.
Press to select your preferred language.
 Selectable languages
1/2
PC
OFF
STANDBY SAVE
OFF
POWER MANAGEMENTOFF
AUTO POWER OFF
OFF
OSD LANGUAGEENGLISH (
US) COMPONENT/RGB-IN SELECT
RGB
INPUT LABELSIGNAL
POWER SAVE
SET UP
Select the input signals to be connected by installing the optional Terminal Boards.
Press to select the input signal to be played back from 
the equipment which has been connected to the Plasma 
Display.
Input signals will change as follow:
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 input 
terminals. (see page 32)
•  In 2 screen display, the same input mode cannot be selected for the main picture 
and sub picture.
MENU
ENTER/INPUT
VOL
.......(Japanese) .......(Chinese) Italiano Français Deutsch English(UK)
Español
ENGLISH(US)
.......(Russian)
Русский
INPUT1 INPUT2 PC ININPUT3
Swing up the door at “PULL”. 
						

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MENU
POWER
ENTER/INPUTVOL
ON  OFF
ON SURROUND
Basic Controls
N button (see page 19, 22, 23, 24)
POS. /SIZE button (see page 19)
PICTURE button (see page 22)
INPUT button 
(INPUT1, INPUT2, INPUT3 and PC IN selection)
Press to select INPUT1, INPUT2, INPUT3 and PC IN input 
SLOTS sequentially. (see page 13)
Sound mute On / Off (see page 24)
Numeric buttons (see page 37)
ASPECT button
Press to adjust the aspect. (see page 18)
MULTI Window buttons (see page 20) SURROUND button
The surround setting switches on and off each time 
the SURROUND button is pressed.
The benefits of surround sound are enormous. You 
can be completely enveloped in sound; just as if 
you were at a concert hall or cinema.
Note:
The surround settings are memorized separately 
for each AUDIO MENU (STANDARD, DYNAMIC, 
CLEAR).MENU Screen ON / OFF
This button is locked by initial setting.
Each time the MENU button is pressed, the 
menu screen will switch. (see page 16) 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.)
Main Power On / Off SwitchVolume Adjustment
Volume Up “+” Down “–” 
When the menu screen is displayed:
“+” : press to move the cursor up
“–” : press to move the cursor down
(see page 16)
Enter / Aspect button 
This button is locked by initial setting. 
(see page 16, 18)
Normal Viewing PICTURE SET UP
SOUND POS. /SIZE
Remote control sensorINPUT button
(INPUT1, INPUT2, INPUT3 and 
PC IN selection)
(see page 13) 
						

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Basic Controls
OFF  TIMER 90
1
2
3 PCNORMAL
Standby (ON / OFF) button
The Plasma Display must first be plugged into the wall outlet and turned on at the power switch (see page 12).
Press ON to turn the Plasma Display On, from Standby mode. Press OFF to turn the Plasma Display Off 
to Standby mode.
SET UP button (see page 16, 17)
DIRECT INPUT buttons
Press the INPUT “1”, “2”, “3” or “PC” input mode selection button to 
select the INPUT mode.
This button is used to switch directly to INPUT mode.
These buttons can only display the slot which is installed. If you press the button 
whose slot is not installed, it automatically displays the current 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 period. The function 
that darkens the screen slightly is activated to prevent after-image (see 
page 39), this function is not the perfect solution to after-image.
Channel Adjustment 
You can use this button when U/V Tuner Board with MATE I/F is installed 
(optional accessories). Refer to each Board's Operating Instruction for detail.
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) each time the button is pressed.
When three minutes remain, “OFF TIMER 3” will flash.
The off timer is cancelled if a power interruption occurs.
Digital Zoom (see page 25) Status button
Press the “Status” button to display the current system status.
Press to access 
Digital Zoom.
This displays an enlargement of the designated part of the displayed 
image. ACTION button
Press to make
selections.
SOUND button
 (see page 24)R button (see page 17) 
Press the R button to return to previous menu screen.
30 60
090
POSITION
buttons
1 Input label
2 Aspect mode (see page 18)
3 Off timer
  The off timer indicator is 
displayed only when the off 
timer has been set.
The remote control is not included with this set. Available for purchase separately.
Object model : EUR7636070R 
						

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Normal Viewing PICTURE SETUP
SOUNDPOS. /SIZE
On-Screen Menu Displays
The MENU button on the unit can also be 
pressed.
Each time the MENU button is pressed, the 
menu screen will switch.
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
NORMALNORMALIZE
OFF
To PICTURE adjust menu
(see page 22)
To ADVANCED  SETTINGS
(see page 22, 23)Press to select 
“ON”.
Press to enter 
ADVANCED 
SETTINGS.
1/2
PC
OFF
STANDBY SAVE
OFF
POWER MANAGEMENTOFF
AUTO POWER OFF
OFF
OSD LANGUAGEENGLISH (
US) COMPONENT/RGB-IN SELECT
RGB
INPUT LABELSIGNAL
POWER SAVE
SET UP
2/2SET UP
SCREENSAVER
MULTI DISPLAY SETUP
SET UP TIMER
PRESENT TIME SETUP
[ from the unit ]
1 Press to select .
MENU
ENTER/INPUTVOL
1/2PICTURE
NORMALNORMALIZESTANDARD
25
0
0
0
3 BRIGHTNESS
SHARPNESS PICTURE MENU
COLOR PICTURE
TINT
2/2
ADVANCED SETTINGS COLOR TEMP
COLOR MANAGEMENTNORMAL
OFFON
PICTURE
1  Press to select.
2  Press to access each adjust 
screen.
MENU
ENTER/INPUTVOL
To POS. /SIZE adjust menu (see 
page 19)
During “RGB/PC” input signal. During “VIDEO (S VIDEO)”,
 “COMPONENT” and “DVI” input 
signal.
To SOUND adjust menu
 (see page 24)
0000
NORMALNORMALIZE
POS. /SIZE
V-POS H-POS
V-SIZEH-SIZE
00000
NORMALNORMALIZE
POS. /SIZE
V-POS
H-POS
V-SIZEH-SIZE
CLOCK PHASE
0
0
0
SOUND
NORMALNORMALIZESTANDARD
OFF TREBLE AUDIO MENU
BALANCEBASS
0
MID
SURROUND
MAIN AUDIO OUT (PIP)
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To SIGNAL screen for
 COMPONENT (see page 33)
2  Press to access 
each adjust 
screen.
Press the R button to return 
to previous menu.
Press the R button to return to 
“SET UP” menu. Press to select POWER ON 
TIME / POWER OFF TIME.
Press to set up POWER 
ON TIME / POWER OFF 
TIME.
SYNC
VIDEO NR
SIGNAL
AUTO
H-FREQ.
V-FREQ.kHz
Hz33.8
60.0
[
RGB ]
3 : 2 PULLDOWNOFF
OFF3 : 2 PULLDOWN
VIDEO NR
SIGNAL
OFF
OFF
 [ 
COMPONENT ]
3D Y/C FILTER (NTSC)
COLOR SYSTEM
SIGNAL
ON
AUTO
3 : 2 PULLDOWNOFFPanasonic AUTO (4 : 3)NORMAL
[
VIDEO ]
VIDEO NR
OFF
99:99
PRESENT  TIME SETUP
PRESENT  TIME OF DAY    99:99
SET
PRESENT  TIME OF DAY
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 FUNCTION
POWER OFF TIME POWER ON TIME POWER ON FUNCTION
OFF
OFF PRESENT  TIME OF DAY    99:99
3 : 2 PULLDOWN
VIDEO NR
SIGNAL
OFF
OFF
H-FREQ.
V-FREQ.kHz
Hz33.8
60.0
[
Digital ]
On-Screen Menu Displays
Press to return to next menu screen.[ from the unit ]
MENU
ENTER/INPUTVOL
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 DURATION (When 
INTERVAL is selected).
Press to set up.INTERVAL
SCREENSAVER
START
FUNCTION
MODE
WOBBLING
PEAK LIMITWHITE BAR SCROLL
6:15
12:30
OFF
OFF SIDE BAR ADJUSTBRIGHT SAVER DURATION SHOW DURATIONPRESENT  TIME OF DAY    99:99
SCREENSAVER
START
FUNCTION
MODE
WOBBLING
PEAK LIMIT FINISH TIME START TIMEWHITE BAR SCROLL
TIME OF DAY
6:15
12:30
OFF
OFF SIDE BAR ADJUSTBRIGHT PRESENT  TIME OF DAY    99:99SCREENSAVER
START
FUNCTION
MODE
WOBBLING
PEAK LIMIT FINISH TIME START TIMEWHITE BAR SCROLL
TIME OF DAY
6:15
12:30
OFF
OFF SIDE BAR ADJUSTBRIGHT PRESENT  TIME OF DAY    99:99
SCREENSAVER
START
FUNCTION
MODE
WOBBLING
PEAK LIMIT SAVER DURATION SHOW DURATIONWHITE BAR SCROLL
INTERVAL
6:15
12:30
OFF
OFF SIDE BAR ADJUSTBRIGHT PRESENT  TIME OF DAY    99:99
To SIGNAL screen for VIDEO
(S VIDEO) (see page 32, 33)To SIGNAL screen for RGB 
(see page 33, 34)To SIGNAL screen for DVI 
(see page 33, 34)
Note:  “SIGNAL” setup menu displays a different setting condition for each input signal. (see page 13)
To setup SCREENSAVER 
(See page 28-30)
To SET UP TIMER selection 
screen. (see page 26, 27)
To PRESENT TIME SETUP.
(see page 26) 
						

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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.
Press repeatedly to move through the aspect options:
Notes:
•  For PC signal input, the mode switches between “NORMAL”, “ZOOM” and “FULL” only.
•  For a 1125 (1080) / 60i · 50i · 24p · 25p · 30p · 24sF, 1250 (1080) / 50i, 750 (720) / 60p · 50p signal input, the mode is 
set to “FULL” mode, and switching is not possible.
•  Panasonic AUTO can be selected only during Video signal input.
•  The aspect mode is memorized separately for each input terminal.
Mode Picture Explanation
NORMAL
NORMAL
3 4
NORMAL will display a 4:3 picture at its standard 4:3 size.
ZOOM
ZOOM4
316
9ZOOM mode magnifies the central section of the picture.
FULL
FULL4
316
9FULL will display the picture at its maximum size but with slight 
elongation.
JUST
4
39 16
JUSTJUST mode will display a 4:3 picture at its maximum size but with aspect 
correction applied to the center of the screen so that elongation is only 
apparent at the left and right edges of the screen. The size of the picture 
will depend on the original signal.
Panasonic
AUTO
Panasonic AUTO416
39The 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, may occasionally 
cause the image size to change unexpectedly. When viewing such 
programs, it is recommended that the ASPECT be set to NORMAL.
•  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.
•  Panasonic AUTO can not be selected while TY-FB9BD (optional BNC 
Dual Video Terminal Board) is installed.
For an elongated imageImage is expanded
4
3Changes in 
accordance with the 
Panasonic AUTO 
mode setting (see 
page 33).
For a 4:3 image
Note:Do not allow the picture to be displayed in NORMAL mode for an extended period, as this can cause a permanent 
after-image to remain on the Plasma Display Panel.The aspect mode changes each time the ENTER button 
is pressed.
[During MULTI PIP Operations]
•  Picture and Picture, Picture in Picture  :
•  Others  :  Aspect switching is not possible. [from the unit]
MENU
ENTER/INPUTVOL
NORMAL ZOOM FULL
Panasonic AUTO JUST
NORMAL FULL 
						

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Adjusting POS. /SIZE
00000
NORMALNORMALIZE
POS. /SIZE
V-POS H-POS
V-SIZEH-SIZE
CLOCK PHASE
1Press to display the POS. /SIZE menu.
Press to select H-POS / H-SIZE / V-POS / V-SIZE / 
CLOCK PHASE.
Press to adjust POS. /SIZE.
Press to exit from adjust mode.
During “VIDEO (S VIDEO)”,
“COMPONENT” and “DVI” input signal.
During “RGB / PC” input signal.
3 2
Notes:
• Adjustment details are memorized separately for different input signal formats 
(Adjustments for component signals are memorized for 525 (480) / 60i · 60p, 625 
(575) / 50i · 50p, 1125 (1080) / 60i · 50i · 24p · 25p · 30p · 24sF, 1250 (1080) / 50i, 
750 (720) / 60p · 50p each, and RGB/PC/DVI signals are memorized for each 
frequency.) 
•  If a “Cue” or “Rew” signal from 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 control is pressed at any time or the ACTION 
( ) button is pressed during “NORMALIZE”, then all adjustment values are returned to the factory settings.
Helpful Hint (  / NORMALIZE Normalization)
4
0000
NORMALNORMALIZE
POS. /SIZE
V-POS H-POS
V-SIZEH-SIZE
H-POSAdjust the horizontal position.H-SIZEAdjust the horizontal size.
V-POSAdjust the vertical position.V-SIZEAdjust the vertical size.
CLOCK PHASE
(RGB/PC in mode)Eliminate the flickering and distortion. 
						

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MULTI
PIPMULTI
PIPMULTI
PIP
ABABAB
BABABA
PC1
VIDEO2SELECT
SWAPSWAPSWAP
PC1
VIDEO2
VIDEO2
VIDEO1PC1
VIDEO2
A
A
A
CB
B
B
D
MULTI PIP
Press repeatedly.
Each time pressing this button main picture and sub picture will be displayed 
as follows below.
Press to swap main 
picture and sub picture.
Press to select the input mode.
Under main Picture and sub picture display, select 
the picture which you would like to change input 
modes.
Notes:
• The sub picture sound is heard while a sub 
picture operation is underway.
• The sub picture operation automatically returns 
to the main picture operation if a sub picture 
operation has not been performed for about 3 
seconds or if any of the remote control buttons 
is pressed (except 
 button).
Press to move the sub picture.
Each time the location of the sub picture will be moved.
Notes:
• This button is effective only in the picture in picture. 
• The sub picture may be hidden by the on screen display, depending on its position.
Notes:
•  Sound output is from the picture which is selected in Audio OUT(PIP) (See page 24).
•  In 2 screen display, the same input mode cannot be selected for the main picture and sub picture.
•  The main 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.
• Computer screen picture is displayed in a simplified format, and it may not be possible to discern details on them 
satisfactorily.
•  Following combinations of two analog signals cannot be displayed simultaneously.
  Component - Component, Component - PC (RGB), PC (RGB) - Component, PC (RGB) - PC (RGB)Press to change input signal.
[Picture out Picture]
Main picture Sub picture[Picture and Picture] [Picture in Picture]
[Example]
Input modes switching is possible Main picture label is bright Sub picture label is bright
Picture is changed Main picture label is changed Sub picture label is changedMain picture Sub picture Main picture Sub picture
Normal
Viewing