Panasonic Progressive Wide Hospitality Plasma Display Th 37pg9 Operating Instructions

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Reduces power consumption
Press to select 
“POWER SAVE”
“STANDBY SAVE”
“POWER MANAGEMENT”
“AUTO POWER OFF”.
Press to select “ON” or “OFF”.
On  Off
Press to exit from SET UP. • POWER SAVE:  When this function is turned ON, luminous level of the Plasma Display is suppressed, so 
power consumption is reduced.
• STANDBY SAVE: When this function is turned ON, power consumption of the microcomputer is reduced during 
power supply standby (see page 12, 14-15), so standby power of the set is reduced.
• POWER MANAGEMENT:  The unit power supply is turned ON or OFF depending on whether or not there is a signal 
during PC input mode. 
  This function is enabled when it is turned ON. (Only during input from PC(Mini D-sub) 
terminal)
• AUTO POWER OFF:  Equipment power supply is turned OFF when there is no signal.
  When this is set to On, the power supply of the unit goes Off 10 minutes after the input 
signals stop. 
  This function is effective for input signals 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, Slot 3 and miniD-sub:
[Slot1 Input]  INPUT1/VIDEO1/COMPONENT1/RGB1/DIGITAL1/PC1/DVD1/CATV1/VCR1/STB1
[Slot2 Input]  INPUT2/VIDEO2/COMPONENT2/RGB2/DIGITAL2/PC2/DVD2/CATV2/VCR2/STB2
[Slot3 Input]  INPUT3/VIDEO3/COMPONENT3/RGB3/PC3/DVD3/CATV3/VCR3/STB3
[PC (MiniD-sub) input]    PC/COMPONENT/RGB/DVD/STBNote:
“POWER MANAGEMENT” and “AUTO POWER OFF” are 
effective during normal viewing (one picture screen) only.
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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
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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
1
2
3
Addition sign“A” “B”
Selected InputComposite S VIDEO When TY-FB9BD (optional BNC Dual Video Terminal Board) is used, an “A” or “B” is added at the end of each input label, 
depending on the input selected (see below). 
						

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SET UP for Input Signals
3D Y/C FILTER – For NTSC AV images
COMPONENT / RGB IN SELECT
Select to match the signals from the source connected to the COMPONENT / RGB input terminals.
Y,  P
B, PR signals   “COMPONENT”
R, G, B, HD, VD signals   “RGB”
Press to display the SET UP menu.
Press to select the “COMPONENT / RGB-IN 
SELECT”.
Press to select the desired mode.
COMPONENT  RGB
Press to exit from adjust mode.
Select “SIGNAL” from the “SET UP” menu during VIDEO (S VIDEO) input signal mode.
(“SIGNAL [VIDEO]” menu is displayed.)
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
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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
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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
3D Y/C FILTER (NTSC)
COLOR SYSTEM
SIGNAL
ON
AUTO
3 : 2 PULLDOWN
Panasonic AUTO (4 : 3)OFF
NORMAL
[
VIDEO ]
VIDEO NR
OFF
3
1
2
Press ACTION  (  ) button Press to select the “3D Y/C FILTER (NTSC)”.
Press to set ON / OFF.
Press to exit from adjust mode. 
						

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3:2 PULLDOWN / VIDEO NR COLOR SYSTEM / Panasonic AUTO
Select SIGNAL from the “SET UP” menu during VIDEO (S VIDEO) input
signal mode.(“SIGNAL [VIDEO]” menu is displayed.)
SET UP for Input Signals
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 signals the image may in rare 
cases become unstable. Should this occur, set the 
system to match the format of the input signal.
Press to select 3:2 
PULLDOWN or VIDEO NR.
Press to set ON/OFF.
Press to exit from adjust mode. 3:2 PULLDOWN: When ON, the display attempts to reproduce a more natural interpretation of sources such as movie 
pictures, which are recorded at 24 frames per second.
  If the picture is not stable, turn the setting to OFF.
Notes:
When ON, this setting only affects the following signal input:
•  NTSC / PAL signal input during “VIDEO (S VIDEO)” input signal.
•  525i(480i) 625i(575i), 1125(1080)/60i signal input during “COMPONENT” input signal.
VIDEO NR: Automatically 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 SYSTEMSet the color system to match the input signal. If set to “AUTO”, the color system is determined 
automatically.
AUTO SECAM M.NTSC NTSCPA L
Panasonic AUTO
(4 : 3 )Set to “NORMAL” to view 4:3 images in an unchanged format when Panasonic AUTO is 
selected. If you would like to view 4:3 images in Just format, set to “JUST”.
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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
3D Y/C FILTER (NTSC)
COLOR SYSTEM
SIGNAL
ON
AUTO
3 : 2 PULLDOWN
Panasonic AUTO (4 : 3)OFF
NORMAL
[
VIDEO ]
VIDEO NR
OFF
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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
3D Y/C FILTER (NTSC)
COLOR SYSTEM
SIGNAL
ON
AUTO
3 : 2 PULLDOWN
Panasonic AUTO (4 : 3)OFF
NORMAL
[
VIDEO ]
VIDEO NR
OFF
SYNC
VIDEO NR
SIGNAL
AUTO
H-FREQ.
V-FREQ.kHz
Hz33.8
60.0
[
RGB ]
3 : 2 PULLDOWNOFF
OFF
3 : 2 PULLDOWN
VIDEO NR
SIGNAL
OFF
OFF
 [ 
COMPONENT ]
3 : 2 PULLDOWN
VIDEO NR
SIGNAL
OFF
OFF
H-FREQ.
V-FREQ.kHz
Hz33.8
60.0
[
Digital ]
Press ACTION  (  ) button
Note:
Panasonic AUTO does not function when TY-FB9BD (BNC Dual Video Terminal Board (option)) is used. 
						

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SET UP for Input Signals
Select SIGNAL from the “SET UP” menu during RGB input signal.
Press to adjust.
Press to exit from adjust mode.
SYNC
Setting RGB sync signal
Confirm that the input is set to RGB INPUT (this setting is valid only for RGB INPUT 
signal).
AUTO:  The H and V sync or synchronized signal are automatically selected. 
If both input, it is selected the H and V sync.
ON G:  Uses a synchronized signal on the Video G signal, which 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)
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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
SYNC
VIDEO NR
SIGNAL
AUTO
H-FREQ.
V-FREQ.kHz
Hz33.8
60.0
[
RGB ]
3 : 2 PULLDOWNOFF
OFF
SYNC
AUTO
SYNC
ON G
SYNC
VBS
H-FREQ.
V-FREQ.kHz
Hz33.8
60.0
1
2
Press ACTION  (  ) button 
						

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Options Adjustments
1
2
3
5Press to display the Setup menu.
Press to select “OSD Language”.
Press and hold until the Options menu is displayed.
Press to select your preferred menu.
Press to adjust the menu.
Press to confirm.
Press to exit from Options menu.
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6
Item Effect Adjustments
Off-timer
function
EnableDisable
Enable:  Switches the “Off-timer function” “On”
Disable:  Switches the “Off-timer function” “Off”
Note:  When “Disable” is set, the Off-timer is cancelled.
Onscreen
display
On Off
On:  Displays all the following on screen.
• Power on display
• Input signal switch display
• No signal display
• Mute and the remaining time of off-timer after 
 was pressed.
Off:  Hides all the items above from view.
Initial INPUTOff  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 is available only when “INPUT lock” is “Off”.
1/3Options
Off-timer function
INPUT lock
Studio W/B
Advanced PIP
Display size Initial VOL level
Maximum VOL level Initial INPUT Onscreen display
Off
Off
Off
Off Enable
On
Off
0
Off Off
0 
						

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Options Adjustments
Item Effect Adjustments
Initial VOL 
level
Off On
Press button to adjust the volume when TV is turned on.
Off  On
Off:  Sets normal volume.
On:  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.
Maximum VOL 
level
Off On
Press button to adjust the maximum volume.
Off  On
Off:  Sets auto maximum volume.
On:  Sets your preferred maximum volume.
Notes:
•  If the “Maximum VOL level” is set lower than the “Initial VOL level”, the “Initial VOL level” automatically 
becomes the same as the “Maximum VOL level”.
• The volume display can go up to 63 regardless of the settings.
•
You can hear the changed volume regardless of your volume setting before opening the options menu if you 
adjust the volume when “Maximum VOL level” is “On” and cursor is on the menu.
INPUT lockOff  PC  INPUT1  INPUT2  INPUT3
Locks the input switch operation.
Notes:
• Only the adjusted signal is displayed (see page 13).
• Signal can be displayed when the Terminal board is installed.
• Input switch can be used when this is set to “Off”.
• In two screen display mode, if anything other than “Off” is set, the value will be fixed as the value 
input in the single screen display mode.
Studio W/B
Off On
Off:  Nullify all the settings adjusted.
On:  Sets the color temperature for TV studio.
Note:  Valid only when the low is set as color temperature on screen adjustment.
Advanced PIP
Off On
Off:  Sets normal two screen display mode (see page 20).
On:  Sets Advanced PIP mode (see page 21).
Notes:
• When “INPUT lock” is “On”, you cannot use all the two screen display functions.
•
, buttons are unavailable during Advanced PIP mode operation.
Display size
Off On
Adjusts the image display size on screen.
Off:  Sets the normal image display size on screen.
On:  Sets the image display size approximately 95 % of the normal 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 board's operating instruction for DVI, SDI, HDMI's corresponding signals.
1/3Options
Off-timer function
INPUT lock
Studio W/B
Advanced PIP
Display size Initial VOL level
Maximum VOL level Initial INPUT Onscreen display
Off
Off
Off
Off Enable
On
Off
0
Off Off
0 
						

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Options Adjustments
Normalization
When both main unit buttons and remote control are disabled due to the “Button lock”, “Remocon User level” or “Remote 
ID” adjustments, set all the values “Off” so that all the buttons are enabled again.
Press the 
 button on main unit together with  button on the remote control and hold for more than 5 seconds. The 
“SHIPPING” menu is displayed and the lock is released when it disappears.
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OffOffOff
Off
0
Remote ID
Serial ID ID select Button lock
Remocon User level
Item Effect Adjustments
Button lockOff  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 bottom face of main unit.
Remocon
User levelOff  User1  User2  User3 
Off:  You can use all of the buttons on the remote control.
User1:You can only use 
,,,,,,, buttons on the remote 
control.
User2:You can only use
,, buttons on the remote control.
User3:Locks all the buttons on remote control.
ID selectSets panel ID number when panel is used in “Remote ID” or “Serial ID”.
Set value range: 0 - 100
(Standard value: 0)
Remote ID
Off On
Off:  Disables ID remote control functions. You can use normal remote control operations.
On:  Enable ID remote control functions.
Serial ID
Off On
Sets the panel ID Control.
Off:  Disables external control by the ID.
On:  Enables the external control by the ID.
Item Effect Adjustments
Slot PowerOff  Auto  On
Off:  Power is not transmitted to the slot power.
Auto:  Power is transmitted to the slot power only when main power is on.
On:  Power is transmitted to the slot power when main 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.
V.Installation
Off OnNote:  This mode is unavailable.
Rotate
Off On
Off:  Does not rotate the image.
On:  Rotates the image 180 degrees.
Serial Slot 
SelectSlot1  Slot2   Slot3
Selects the slot which communicates serial.
Note:  The setting of an external command can be set only from the fi xed serial terminal (see page 11).
3/3Options
Off
Off
Off V. lnstallation
Rotate
Slot1 Serial Slot Select Slot power 
						

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Shipping condition
This function allows you to reset the unit to the factory setting.
1
2
3
4
Press to display the SET UP menu.
Press to select “OSD LANGUAGE”.
Press and hold till the SHIPPING menu is 
displayed.
Press to select “YES”.
Press to confirm.
[from the unit]
1  Press the MENU button till 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.
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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
SHIPPINGYES 
						

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Troubleshooting
Before you call for service, determine the symptoms and make a few simple checks as shown below.
Symptoms
Checks
Picture Sound
InterferenceNoisy SoundElectrical Appliances
Cars / Motorcycles
Fluorescent light
Normal PictureNo SoundVolume
(Check whether the mute function has been activated on the remote control.)
No PictureNo SoundNot plugged into AC outlet
Not switched on
PICTURE and BRIGHTNESS/Volume setting
(Check by pressing the power switch or stand-by button on the remote control.)
No PictureNormal SoundIf a signal with a non-applicable color system format, or frequency is input, only the input 
terminal indication is displayed.
No ColorNormal SoundColor controls set at minimum level. (see page 22, 23)
COLOR SYSTEM (see page 33)
No remote control operations can be performed. Check whether the batteries have discharged completely and, if they have not, whether they 
were inserted properly.
Check whether the remote control sensor is exposed to an outdoor light or a strong fluorescent 
light.
Check whether the remote control designed specifically for use with the unit is being used. 
(The unit cannot be operated by any other remote control.)
A cracking sound is sometimes heard from the unit. If there is nothing wrong with the picture or sound, this is the sound of the cabinet undergoing 
very slight contractions in response to changes in the room temperature.  There are no adverse 
effects on the performance or other aspects.
The top or bottom of the picture on the screen is cut 
off when I use the zoom function.Adjust the position of the picture on the screen.
Areas at the top and bottom of the screen where 
the image is missing appear when I use the zoom 
function.When using a video software program (such as a cinema size program) with a screen wider 
than one in the 16:9 mode, blank areas separate from the images are formed at the top and 
bottom of the screen.
I can hear sounds coming from inside the unit. When the power is turned on, a sound of the display panel being driven may be heard: This is 
normal and not indicative of malfunctioning.
This Plasma Display uses special image processing. Hence a slight time lag may occur between image 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 the shortening of the screen’s service life: It is normal and not indicative of 
malfunctioning.
It takes a while for the picture to appear. The unit digitally processes the various signals in order to reproduce esthetically pleasing
images. As such, it sometimes takes a few moments for the picture to appear when the power 
has been turned on, when the input has been switched or when the images for the main picture 
and sub picture on the two screens are swapped.
The  edges  of  the  images  flicker. Due to the characteristics of the system used to drive the panel, the edges may appear to flicker
in the fast-moving parts of the images: This is normal and not indicative of malfunctioning.
The brightness on both sides of images in NORMAL 
mode changes.When viewing the side panels at the “BRIGHT” or “MID” setting, the brightness on both sides 
may change depending on the kind of program shown: This is normal and not indicative of 
malfunctioning.
Some parts of the screen do not light up. The plasma display panel is manufactured using an extremely high level of precision technology, 
however, sometimes some parts of the screen may be missing picture elements or have luminous 
spots. This is not a malfunction.
After-images appearDo 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.
Note:
The permanent after-image on the Plasma Display resulting from fixed image use is not an 
operating defect and as such is not covered by the Warranty.
This product is not designed to display fixed images for extended periods of time.
[for TH-37PR9U, TH-42PR9U]Whirring sounds can be heard from the display unit.The display unit is fitted with a cooling fan to dissipate heat generated during normal use. The 
whirring sound is caused by rotation of the fan and is not a malfunction. 
						

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PC input signals
Applicable input signals for Mini D-sub 15P (Component) / Mini D-sub 15P (RGB) (
 Mark)
Signal nameHorizontal
frequency (kHz)Vertical
frequency (Hz)Mini D-sub 15P 
(Component)Mini D-sub 15P 
(RGB)
1 525 (480) / 60i 15.73 59.94


2 525 (480) / 60p 31.47 59.94

1
3 625 (575) / 50i 15.63 50.00


4 625 (575) / 50p 31.25 50.00

5 750 (720) / 60p 45.00 60.00

6 750 (720) / 50p 37.50 50.00

7 1,125 (1,080) / 60i 33.75 60.00

8 1,125 (1,080) / 50i 28.13 50.00

9 1,125 (1,080) / 24p 27.00 24.00

10 1,125 (1,080) / 24sF 27.00 47.92

11 1,125 (1,080) / 25p 28.13 25.00

12 1,125 (1,080) / 30p 33.75 30.00

13 1,250 (1,080) / 50i 31.25 50.00

14 640 × 400 @70 Hz 31.46 70.07
15 640 × 480 @60 Hz 31.47 59.94
2
16 640 × 480 @72 Hz 37.86 72.81

17 640 × 480 @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 60.00 60.00
31 1,280 × 960 @85 Hz 85.94 85.00
32 1,280 × 1,024 @60 Hz 63.98 60.02
33 1,280 × 1,024 @75 Hz 79.98 75.03
34 1,280 × 1,024 @85 Hz 91.15 85.02
35 1,600 × 1,200 @60 Hz 75.00 60.00
36  1,600 × 1,200 @65 Hz 81.25 65.00
37 1,066 × 600 @60 Hz 37.88 60.32
38 1,366 × 768 @60 Hz 48.36 60.00
39 Macintosh13” (640 × 480) 35.00 66.67
40 Macintosh16” (832 × 624) 49.72 74.54
41 Macintosh21” (1,152 × 870) 68.68 75.06

1:When selected the RGB format and 525p signal input to the Mini D-sub 15P terminal, it is recognized as VGA 60Hz signal.

2:When inputted VGA 60Hz format signal from the other than Mini D-sub 15P terminal, it is recognized as 525p signal.
Note: Signals without above specification may not be displayed properly.