Panasonic Progressive Wide Plasma Display Th 37ph9 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 specifi cation, 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 satisfi es 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 fi rst 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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SERIAL PC    IN
AUDIO
SLOT1 SLOT2SLOT3
VIDEOPR/CR/R PB/CB/BY/GAUDIORLCOMPONENT/RGB INAUDIORLAUDIORLAV INS VIDEO
VIDEO
OUTS VIDEO
OUTAUDIO
OUT RL
AUDIO
OUT Y,  P
B,  PR,
OUT
RR
PB
Y
L
R
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
AUDIO
OUT RL
BA
AV & COMPONENT / RGB connection
Connections
VIDEOPR/CR/R PB/CB/BY/GAUDIORL
COMPONENT/RGB IN
DIOL
A
DVD
ComputerRGB Camcorder
or Notes:
•  Change the “COMPONENT/RGB-IN SELECT” setting in the “SET UP” menu to “COMPONENT”. (see page 38)
•  Additional equipment, cables and adapter plugs shown are not supplied with this set.
Notes:
•  Change the “COMPONENT/RGB-IN SELECT” setting in the “SET UP” menu to “RGB”. (see page 38)
•  Additional equipment, cables and adapter plugs shown are not supplied with this set.S VIDEO VCR
CAMCORDER
VCRRCA-BNC
adapter
plug
Example of input signal source Example of input signal source
Digital TV-SET-TOP-BOX 
(DTV-STB) 
RGB signal (R, G, B) 
						

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Power ON / OFF 
When the POWER is turned on for the fi rst 
time, the LANGUAGE selection screen is 
displayed.
From the second time on, language selection 
can be done from the setup menu. (see 
page 18)
Select the desired language using the or
button and press the ACTION (  ) button.From the second time on, the screen 
shown below is displayed for a while 
(setting condition is an example).
English (UK)
Deutsch
Français
Italiano
Español
ENGLISH (US)
Русский
OSD Language
Set Select
PCFULL
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.
Fix the AC cord plug securely to the Plasma Display 
with the clamper. (see page 9) 
TH-42PS9
INPUT MENU ENTER/+/ VOL-/TH-42PWD8
Power Indicator
Remote Control
Sensor
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. 
						

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INPUT MENU ENTER/+/ VOL-/
TH-42PS9
MENU Screen ON / OFF
Each time the MENU button is pressed, the menu screen 
will switch. (see page 16)
INPUT button
(INPUT1, INPUT2, INPUT3 and PC IN selection)
(see page 18)
ON  OFF
ON SURROUND
Main Power On / Off Switch
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.)Volume 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 
(see page 16, 19)
Normal Viewing PICTURESET UP
SOUND POS. /SIZE
Basic Controls
Remote control sensor
N button (see page 20, 23, 24, 25)
POS. /SIZE button (see page 20)
PICTURE button (see page 23)
INPUT button 
(INPUT1, INPUT2, INPUT3 and PC IN selection)
Press to select INPUT1, INPUT2, INPUT3 and PC IN input 
SLOTS sequentially. (see page 18)
Sound mute On / Off (see page 25)
Numeric buttons (see page 37, 43)
ASPECT button
Press to adjust the aspect. (see page 19)
MULTI Window buttons (see page 21) SURROUND button
The surround setting switches on and off each time 
the SURROUND button is pressed.
The benefi  ts 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). 
						

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Basic Controls
OFF  TIMER 90
1
2
3 PCNORMAL
Standby (ON / OFF) button
The Plasma Display must fi rst be plugged into the wall outlet and turned on at the power switch (see page 13).
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 45), this function is not the perfect solution to after-image.
Channel Adjustment 
This button cannot be used for this model.
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 fi xed 
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 fl ash.
The off timer is cancelled if a power interruption occurs.
Remote ID lock (see page 37)
Digital Zoom (see page 26) 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 25)R button (see page 17) 
Press the R button to return to previous menu screen.
3060
090
POSITION buttons
1 Input label
2 Aspect mode (see page 19)
3 Off timer
  The off timer indicator is 
displayed only when the off 
timer has been set. 
						

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Normal Viewing PICTURESETUP
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 23)
To ADVANCED SETTINGS
(see page 23, 24)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 .
INPUT MENU ENTER/+/ VOL-/
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.
INPUT MENU ENTER/+/ VOL-/
12
To  P OS. /SIZE adjust menu (see 
page 20)
During “RGB/PC” input signal.
During “VIDEO (S VIDEO)”,
 “COMPONENT” and “DVI” input 
signal.
To  SOUND adjust menu
 (see page 25)0
0
0
0NORMALNORMALIZE
POS. /SIZE
V-POS H-POS
V-SIZE H-SIZE
0
0
0
0
0NORMALNORMALIZE
POS. /SIZE
V-POS H-POS
V-SIZE H-SIZE
CLOCK PHASE
0
0
0
SOUND
NORMALNORMALIZESTANDARD
OFF TREBLE AUDIO MENU
BALANCE BASS
0
MID
SURROUND
MAIN AUDIO OUT (PIP) 
						

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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.
To PRESENT TIME SETUP.
(see page 27)
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 ]
Note: “SIGNAL” setup menu displays a different setting condition for each input signal. (see page 18)
On-Screen Menu Displays
Press to return to next menu screen.[ from the unit ]
INPUT MENU ENTER/+/ VOL-/
To  SET UP TIMER selection 
screen. (see page 27, 28)
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. To setup SCREENSAVER 
(See page 29-31)
To setup MULTIDISPLAY screen. 
(See page 33)
INTERVAL
SCREENSAVER
START
FUNCTION
MODE
WOBBLING
PEAK LIMITWHITE BAR SCROLL
6:15
12:30
OFF
OFF SIDE BAR ADJUSTBRIGHT SAVER DURATION SHOW DURATION PRESENT  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    99:99
2 × 2
A1
LOCATION MULTI DISPLAY SETUP
ARRANGEMENTOFF
MULTI DISPLAY SETUP
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    99:99
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
 COMPONENT (see page 39)To  SIGNAL screen for DVI 
(see page 39, 40)To  SIGNAL screen for VIDEO
(S VIDEO) (see page 38, 39)To  SIGNAL screen for RGB 
(see page 39, 40) 
						

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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 follows:
• TH-37PH9UK
• TH-42PS9UK, TH-42PH9UK, TH-50PH9UK
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 38)
•  In 2 screen display, the same input mode cannot be selected for the main picture and 
sub picture.
INPUT MENU ENTER/+/ VOL-/
INPUT MENU ENTER/+/ VOL-/TH-42PS9
.......(Japanese) .......(Chinese) Italiano Français Deutsch English(UK)
Español
ENGLISH(US)
.......(Russian)
Русский
INPUT1 INPUT2 PC IN
INPUT1 INPUT2 PC ININPUT3 
						

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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 magnifi es 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 expanded4
3Changes in 
accordance with the 
Panasonic AUTO 
mode setting (see 
page 39).
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]
INPUT MENU ENTER/+/ VOL-/
NORMAL ZOOM FULL
Panasonic AUTO JUST
NORMAL FULL 
						

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Adjusting POS. /SIZE
0
0
0
0
0NORMALNORMALIZE
POS. /SIZE
V-POS H-POS
V-SIZE H-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
0
0
0
0NORMALNORMALIZE
POS. /SIZE
V-POS H-POS
V-SIZE H-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 fl ickering and distortion.