Panasonic Progressive Wide Plasma Display Th 37pwd7 Operating Instructions

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MULTI
PIPMULTI
PIPMULTI
PIP
ABABAB
BABABA
PC1VIDEO1SELECT
SWAPSWAPSWAP
PC1
VIDEO1
VIDEO2VIDEO1PC1
VIDEO3
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 bellow.
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.
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 main picture.
•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 used for the picture in picture and picture out picture displays, these
sub pictures cannot be shown in detail.
•Two computer screen pictures are displayed in a simplified format, and it may not be possible to discern details on
them satisfactorily.Press to change input signal.
MULTI
PIP
SWAP
SELECT
ZOOM
MOVE
INPUT
[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
SURROUND
VOL
NR
PICTURE
SOUNDSET UPINPUT
MULTI
PIPSWAP SELECT
MOVEZOOM 
						

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2/2
ADVANCED SETTINGS COLOR TEMP
COLOR MANAGEMENTNORMAL
OFF
ON
PICTURE
1/2
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0
0
0
3
PICTURE
NORMALNORMALIZESTANDARD
BRIGHTNESS
SHARPNESS PICTURE MENU
COLOR PICTURE
TINT
PICTURE Adjustments
AUTO             STANDARD
CINEMA            DYNAMIC
Press the left  
or right  
button to switch between modes.
STANDARD
For viewing in standard (evening lighting) environments.
This menu selects the normal levels of BRIGHTNESS
and PICTURE.
DYNAMIC
For viewing in brighter environments.
This menu selects higher than normal levels of
BRIGHTNESS and PICTURE.
CINEMA
Ideal for movies.
Note:
If you would like to change the picture and color of the
selected PICTURE menu to something else, adjust using
the items in the PICTURE menu. (see next page)
AUTO
Automatically selects the mode that best suits the
brightness of the environment.
1
2Press to display the PICTURE menu.
Select to adjust each item.
Press to select the menu to adjust.
Select the desired level by looking at the picture
behind the menu.
PICTURE
ADVANCED SETTINGS ON
Enables fine picture adjustment at a
professional level (see next page).
ADVANCED SETTINGS OFF
Displays images with settings of the
PICTURE menu.Press to select  “ON”.
Press to enter
Advanced Settings.
0
0
0
0
0
02.2 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
COLOR MANAGEMENT ON
Enables vivid colour adjustment automatically.
NORMAL          COOL          WARM
Press the left  
or right  
button to switch between modes.
MULTI
PIPSWAP SELECT MOVEZOOM
SURROUND
VOL
NR
SOUNDSET UP
ASPECT PICTURE
POS. /SIZEINPUT
PICTURE
While the “PICTURE” menu is displayed, 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 ( N / NORMALIZE Normalization) 
						

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ADVANCED SETTINGS
PICTURE Adjustments
Item
PICTURE
BRIGHTNESS
COLOR
TINT
SHARPNESS
Effect                                Adjustments
Less             More
Darker           Brighter
Reddish        Greenish
Adjusts the proper picture contrast.
Adjusts for easier viewing of dark pictures
such as night scenes and black hair.
Adjusts color saturation.
Adjust for natural flesh tones.
Adjusts picture sharpness.
Notes:
•“COLOR” and “TINT” settings cannot be
adjusted for “RGB/PC” and “DVI” input
signal.
•You can change the level of each function
(PICTURE, BRIGHTNESS, COLOR, TINT,
SHARPNESS) for each PICTURE MENU.
•The setting details for STANDARD,
DYNAMIC and CINEMA respectively are
memorized separately for each input mode
(INPUT1, INPUT2 , INPUT3 and PC IN).
•The “TINT” setting can be adjusted for
NTSC signal only during “VIDEO
(S VIDEO)” input signal.
•In PICTURE, there is nor a noticeable
change even when contrast is increased
with a bright picture or reduced with a dark
picture.
Less             More
Less             More
Item
BLACK
EXTENSION
INPUT
LEVEL
W/B HIGH R
W/B HIGH B
W/B LOW R
W/B LOW B
GAMMA
AGC
Effect
Notes:
•Carry out “W/B” adjustment as follows.
1.Adjust the white balance of the bright sections using the “W/B HIGH R” and “W/B HIGH B” settings.
2.Adjust the white balance of the dark sections using the “W/B LOW R” and “W/B LOW B” settings.
3.Repeat steps 1 and 2 to adjust.
Steps 1 and 2 affect each other’s settings, so repeat each step in turn to make the adjustment.
•The adjustment values are memorized separately for each input mode (INPUT1, INPUT2 , INPUT3 and PC IN).
•The adjustment range values should be used as an adjustment reference.
Less             MoreLess             More
Less             More
Less             More
Down              Up
Less             More
Less             More
OFF              ON
Details
Adjusts the dark shades of the image in gradiation.
Adjustment of parts which are extremely bright and hard to see.
(This cannot be adjusted when the input signal is DVI.)
Adjusts the white balance for light red areas.
Adjusts the white balance for light blue areas.
Adjusts the white balance for dark red areas.
Adjusts the white balance for dark blue areas.
S CURVE  
  2.0    2.2    2.5
Increases the brightness of dark signal automatically.
On the remote control unit, while the “ADVANCED SETTINGS” menu is displayed, if either the N button 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 ( N / NORMALIZE Normalization) 
						

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0
0
0
SOUND
NORMALNORMALIZESTANDARD
OFF TREBLE AUDIO MENU
BALANCEBASS
SURROUND
MUTE
SOUND Adjustment
BASS
Adjusts low sounds
TREBLE
Adjusts high sounds
BALANCE
Adjusts left and right
volumes
SURROUND
Notes:
•Press the SURROUND button to directly turn the surround effect ON and OFF. (see page 15)
•BASS, TREBLE and SURROUND settings are memorized separately for each AUDIO MENU (STANDARD, AUTO). Select ON or OFF
1
Press to display the SOUND menu.
2Select to adjust each item.
Press to select the menu to adjust.
Select the desired level by listening to the sound.
SOUND
AUTO
STANDARDEmits the original sound.
Automatically controls
proper volume level.
Useful when answering the phone or receiving unexpected visitors.
Press this button to mute the sound.
Press again to reactivate sound. Sound is also reactivated when power is turned off or
volume level is changed.
PLASMA DISPLAY
NR
INPUT
VOL
PICTURE
SOUNDSET UP
ASPECT PICTURE
POS. /SIZE
OFF TIMER
PC
MULTI
PIPSWAP SELECTMOVE
SURROUND
ZOOM
While the “SOUND” menu is displayed, 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 ( N / NORMALIZE Normalization) 
						

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Digital Zoom
This displays an enlargement of the designated part of the displayed image.
Select the area of the image to be enlarged.
Press on the enlargement location to select.
Return to normal display (quit Digital Zoom).
Press to exit from the Digital Zoom.
Notes:
•When power goes OFF (including “Off Timer” operation), Digital Zoom terminates.
•The Digital Zoom function cannot be selected while in the following operation states:
“Multi-screen” (MULTI DISPLAY).(see page 32)
“Multi-viewer” (Picture in Picture, Picture out Picture, Picture and Picture) operation. (see page 21)
•While Digital Zoom is in operation, “Adjusting PICTURE POSITION/SIZE” cannot be used.
•The Digital Zoom capability is functional for the following component signals:
525 (480) / 60i · 60p, 625 (575) / 50i · 50p, 1125 (1080) / 60i · 50i · 24p · 25p · 30p · 24sF, 750 (720) / 60p · 50p, 1250 (1080) / 50i
•The Digital Zoom capability is functional for the following composite signals:
NTSC, PAL, SECAMSelect the magnification required for the enlarged display.
Each time this is pressed, the magnification factor changes.
This is shown in the image being displayed.
3 2
4
R
The cursor will move.
EXIT
2
× 1× 2× 3× 4
ZOOM
MOVE
EXIT
1
INPUT MENU ENTER–+VOL
1Display the “Operation Guide”.
Press to access Digital Zoom.
The “Operation Guide” will be displayed.
SURROUND button
MUTE button
VOL button
OFF TIMER button During Digital Zoom, only the following buttons can be operated.
[Remote control]
VOL button
MULTI
PIPSWAP SELECT MOVEZOOM
NR
SOUNDINPUT
VOL
PICTURE SET UP
ASPECT PICTURE
POS. /SIZE
PCSURROUND
OFF TIMER
[Unit] 
						

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PRESENT TIME SETUP
PRESENT TIME SETUP / SET UP TIMER
The timer can switch the Plasma Display ON or OFF.
Before attempting Timer Set, confirm the PRESENT TIME OF DAY and adjust if necessary.
Then set POWER ON TIME / POWER OFF TIME.
Press to display the SET UP menu.
Press to select  SET UP TIMER or
PRESENT TIME SETUP.
Press to display the SET UP TIMER screen or
PRESENT TIME SETUP screen.
Display the PRESENT TIME SETUP screen.
To set up PRESENT TIME OF DAY, follow the procedure described below.
Press to select PRESENT TIME OF DAY.
Press to select Set.
Press to store PRESENT TIME SETUP.
Note:
Set cannot be selected unless PRESENT TIME OF DAY is set. Press to set up PRESENT TIME OF DAY.
 button: Forward
 button: Back
Notes:
•Pressing “
” 
or “” 
button once changes PRESENT TIME OF DAY 1minute.
•Pressing “
” 
or “” 
button continuously changes PRESENT TIME OF DAY by 15 minutes.
Press to exit from PRESENT TIME SETUP.
1
2SET UP
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
1
2
SET UP
99:99
PRESENT  TIME SETUP
PRESENT  TIME OF DAY    99:99
SET
PRESENT  TIME OF DAY
99:99
PRESENT  TIME SETUP
PRESENT  TIME OF DAY    99:99
SET
PRESENT  TIME OF DAY
INPUT
SURROUND
VOL
N
PICTURE
SOUND
R
MULTI
SET UP
ZOOM
3 
						

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SET UP TIMER
Press to set up POWER ON TIME /
POWER OFF TIME. Press to select
POWER ON TIME / POWER OFF TIME.
Press to select POWER ON FUNCTION
/ POWER OFF FUNCTION.
Press to select ON.
Press twice to exit from SET UP.
PRESENT TIME SETUP / SET UP TIMER
Note:
Timer function will not work unless “PRESENT TIME OF DAY” is set. Display the SET UP TIMER SCREEN.
 button: Forward
 button: Back
Notes:
•Pressing “
” 
or “” 
button once changes POWER ON TIME / POWER OFF TIME 1minute.
•Pressing “
” 
or “” 
button continuously changes POWER ON TIME / POWER OFF TIME
by 15 minutes.
1
2
3
R
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    00:00
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    00:00 
						

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SCREENSAVER (For preventing after-images)
Press to display the SET UP menu.
Press to select the SCREENSAVER.
Press to select the SCREENSAVER screen.
Press to select the FUNCTION.
Press to select the desired function.
Press to select the MODE.
Press to select each mode items. Do not display a still picture, especially in 4:3 mode, for any length of time.
If the display must remain on, a SCREENSAVER should be used.
MODE selection
NEGATIVE / SCROLL selection
WHITE BAR SCROLL : A white bar will scroll from left to right.
NEGATIVE : A negative image will be displayed on the screen.
TIME OF DAY : Operates when START TIME and FINISH TIME are set up and those times
arrive. INTERVAL : Operates when SHOW DURATION and SAVER DURATION are set up
and those times arrive.
OFF WHITE BAR SCROLL 
 NEGATIVE
ON : Operates when START is selected and the ACTION (
) button is pressed.
START setting
When the MODE is set to ON, press to select START.
Press to start SCREENSAVER.
The menu screen will disappear and the SCREENSAVER will be activated. To stop the
SCREENSAVER under ON, press the R button.
2
3 1
4
5
SET UP2/2SET UP
SCREENSAVER
MULTI DISPLAY SETUP
SET UP TIMER
PRESENT TIME SETUP
SCREENSAVER
START
FUNCTION
MODE
WOBBLING
PEAK LIMIT FINISH TIME START TIMEWHITE BAR SCROLL
OFF
6:15
12:30
OFF
OFF SIDE BAR ADJUSTBRIGHT PRESENT  TIME OF DAY    00:00
SCREENSAVER
START
FUNCTION
MODE
WOBBLING
PEAK LIMIT FINISH TIME START TIMEWHITE BAR SCROLL
OFF
6:15
12:30
OFF
OFF SIDE BAR ADJUSTBRIGHT PRESENT  TIME OF DAY    00:00
SCREENSAVER
START
FUNCTION
MODE
WOBBLING
PEAK LIMIT FINISH TIME START TIMEWHITE BAR SCROLL
ON
6:15
12:30
OFF
OFF SIDE BAR ADJUSTBRIGHT PRESENT  TIME OF DAY    00:00 
						

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Setup of SCREENSAVER Time
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 setup.
 button: Forward
 button: Back
Note: Timer function will not work unless “PRESENT TIME OF DAY” is set. After selecting TIME OF DAY or INTERVAL, the relevant Time Setup will become available for selection and the
Operating Time may be set. (Time cannot be set when “MODE” is “ON” or “OFF”.)
Notes:
 • Pressing “
” or “” button once changes the Time 1minute.
   [However, switching occurs every 15 minutes when Periodic Time is selected.]
 • Pressing “
” or “” button continuously changes the Time by 15 minutes.
Reduces screen after-image
These functions prevent the occurrence of an “after image” on the display when turned ON.
WOBBLING: Automatically shifts the display image at a dot level pitch (therefore unnoticeable to the eye) over time to
prevent after image of sharper contour of image.
PEAK LIMIT: Suppresses image contrast (peak brightness).
Note: When a still picture is viewed for an extended time, the screen may become slightly darker. (see page 38)
Press to select “SCREENSAVER”.
Press to display SCREENSAVER menu.
Press to select “WOBBLING” or “PEAK LIMIT”.
Press to select “ON” or “OFF”. Press to display the SET UP menu.
SCREENSAVER (For preventing after-images )
SCREENSAVER
START
FUNCTION
MODE
WOBBLING
PEAK LIMIT FINISH TIME START TIMEWHITE BAR SCROLL
OFF
6:15
12:30
OFF
OFF SIDE BAR ADJUSTBRIGHT PRESENT  TIME OF DAY    00:00
SCREENSAVER
START
FUNCTION
MODE
WOBBLING
PEAK LIMITWHITE BAR SCROLL
6:15
12:30
OFF
OFF INTERVAL
SIDE BAR ADJUSTBRIGHT PRESENT  TIME OF DAY    00:00
SAVER DURATION SHOW DURATION
SCREENSAVER
START
FUNCTION
MODE
WOBBLING
PEAK LIMIT FINISH TIME START TIMEWHITE BAR SCROLL
6:15
12:30
OFF
OFF PRESENT  TIME OF DAY    00:00
TIME OF DAY
SIDE BAR ADJUSTBRIGHT
2
3 1
SET UP
2/2SET UP
SCREENSAVER
MULTI DISPLAY SETUP
SET UP TIMER
PRESENT TIME SETUP
SCREENSAVER
START
FUNCTION
MODE
SIDE BAR ADJUST
WOBBLING
PEAK LIMIT FINISH TIME START TIMEWHITE BAR SCROLL
OFF
6:15
12:30
BRIGHT
OFF
OFF PRESENT  TIME OF DAY    00:00
SCREENSAVER
START
FUNCTION
MODE
WOBBLING
PEAK LIMIT FINISH TIME START TIMEWHITE BAR SCROLL
TIME OF DAY
0:00
0:00
OFF
OFF SIDE BAR ADJUSTBRIGHT PRESENT  TIME OF DAY    00:00
SCREENSAVER
START
FUNCTION
MODE
WOBBLING
PEAK LIMITWHITE BAR SCROLL
INTERVAL
OFF
OFF0:00
0:00
SIDE BAR ADJUSTBRIGHT PRESENT  TIME OF DAY    00:00
SAVER DURATION SHOW DURATION
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    00:00
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    00:00 
						

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SCREENSAVER (For preventing after-images )
SIDE BAR ADJUST
Press to select the SIDE BAR ADJUST.
Press to select OFF, DARK, MID, BRIGHT.
OFF          DARK         MID         BRIGHT
Do not display a picture in 4:3 mode for an extended period, as
this can cause an after-image to remain on the side bars on
either side of the display field.
To reduce the risk of such an after-image, change the brightness
of the side bars.
Display the SCREENSAVER screen.
(Refer to the previous page, operation guide steps 1 and 2)side bars
4:3
 
Screen Display
after-images
Press to exit from SCREENSAVER.
Notes:
•To reduce the occurrence of after-images, set the SIDE BAR ADJUST to BRIGHT.
•The side bar may flash (alternate black/white) depending on the picture being shown on the screen. Using Cinema mode
will reduce such flashing.
AB
Picture out Picture Picture and PictureNon picture area
This function may be applicable to the non-picture area.
1
2
R
SCREENSAVER
START
FUNCTION
MODE
WOBBLING
PEAK LIMIT FINISH TIME START TIMEWHITE BAR SCROLL
OFF
6:15
12:30
OFF
OFF SIDE BAR ADJUSTBRIGHT PRESENT  TIME OF DAY    00:00