Panasonic Progressive Wide Plasma Display Th 37pwd7 Operating Instructions

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Press to select “ON” or “OFF”. Press to select
“POWER SAVE”
“STANDBY SAVE”
“POWER MANAGEMENT”
“AUTO POWER OFF”.
Reduces power consumption
• 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 13-15), 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 exit from SET UP.
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.
Notes:
While selecting a Input signal through Optional Terminal Board connected to Slot 1 to Slot 3, the Input label will depend on
each Optional Terminal Board.
INPUT LABELS for Slot 1 to 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/STB
ON OFF
Note:
“POWER MANAGEMENT” and “AUTO POWER OFF” are effective during normal viewing (one picture screen) only.
SET 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
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
1
2
3 
						

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SET UP for MULTI DISPLAY
By lining up Plasma Displays in groups of 4, 9 or 16 as illustrated below, an enlarged picture may be displayed across all
screens.
For this mode of operation, each plasma display has to be set up with a Display number to determine its location.
Press to display the SET UP menu.
Press to display the “MULTI DISPLAY SETUP” menu. Press to select the MULTI DISPLAY SETUP.
Press to select the MULTI DISPLAY SETUP.
Press to select “ON” or “OFF”.
How to setup MULTI DISPLAY
group of 16 (4 × 4) group of 4 (2 × 2) group of 9 (3 × 3)
1
2
3SET UP
2/2SET UP
SCREENSAVER
MULTI DISPLAY SETUP
SET UP TIMER
PRESENT TIME SETUP
2 × 2
A1
LOCATION MULTI DISPLAY SETUP
ARRANGEMENTOFF
MULTI DISPLAY SETUP
INPUT
SURROUND
VOL
N
PICTURE
SOUND
R
MULTI
PIPSWAP SELECT MOVE
SET UP
ZOOM 
						

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SET UP for MULTI DISPLAY
Press to select ARRANGEMENT (2nd step).
Press to select “2 × 2”, “3 × 3”, “4 × 4”.
How to set the Display location number for each Plasma Display
Press to select LOCATION.
Press to select the required arrangement
number. (A1-D4 : Refer to the following)
Display Number locations for each arrangement.
Press twice to exit from SET UP.
Notes:
•The multi-display 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 multi-display capability is functional for the following composite signals:
NTSC, PAL, SECAM
•The MultiDisplay function does not display certain input signals from the terminals of the installed option boards listed
below:
  Digital RGB input signals from the DVI terminal of RGB (Digital) Terminal Board (TY-42TM6D)
4
5
LOCATION MULTI DISPLAY SETUP
ARRANGEMENTOFF
2 × 2
A1
MULTI DISPLAY SETUP
2 × 2
A1
LOCATION MULTI DISPLAY SETUP
ARRANGEMENTOFF
MULTI DISPLAY SETUP
( 2 × 2 ) ( 3 × 3 )( 4 × 4 )
6R 
						

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3D Y/C FILTER  – For NTSC AV images
SET UP for Input Signals
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.)
Press to select the “3D Y/C FILTER (NTSC)”.
Press to set ON / OFF.
Press to exit from adjust mode.
Note:
When ON, this setting only affects NTSC input signals. Note:
Selection may not be possible, depending on which optional board is installed.
1
2SET UP
R
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
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
3D Y/C FILTER (NTSC)
COLOR SYSTEM
SIGNAL
ON
AUTO
3 : 2 PULLDOWN
Panasonic AUTO (4 : 3)OFF
NORMAL
[
VIDEO]
VIDEO NR
OFF
R
INPUT
SURROUND
VOL
NR
PICTURE
SOUNDSET UP
MULTI
PIPSWAP SELECT MOVEZOOM
3
1
2
Press ACTION  () button 
						

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SET UP for Input Signals
COLOR SYSTEM / Panasonic AUTO
Select SIGNAL from the “SET UP” menu during VIDEO (S VIDEO) input
signal mode.(“SIGNAL [VIDEO]” menu is displayed.)
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.
Mode
COLOR SYSTEM
Panasonic
AUTO (4:3)
Function
Set the color system to match the input signal. If set to “AUTO”, the color system is
determined automatically.
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”.
AUTO        PAL         SECAM        M.NTSC        NTSC
3:2  PULLDOWN / VIDEO NR
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.
Note:
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.
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
3D Y/C FILTER (NTSC)
COLOR SYSTEM
SIGNAL
ONAUTO3 : 2 PULLDOWN
Panasonic AUTO (4 : 3)OFF
NORMAL
[
VIDEO]
VIDEO NR
OFF
R
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
3D Y/C FILTER (NTSC)
COLOR SYSTEM
SIGNAL
ON
AUTO
3 : 2 PULLDOWN
Panasonic AUTO (4 : 3)OFF
NORMAL
[
VIDEO]
VIDEO NR
OFF
Press ACTION  () button
Press ACTION  () button
1
2
VIDEO NR: Automatically reduces unwanted picture noise.
Note:
VIDEO NR cannot be adjusted while a PC signal is being applied.
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- F R E Q .kHz
Hz33.8
60.0
[
DVI] 
						

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Select SIGNAL from the “SET UP” menu during RGB input signal.
Press to adjust.
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)
SET UP for Input Signals
Press to exit from adjust mode.
R
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
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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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 LANGEAGE”.
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 LANGEAGE”.
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.
SET 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
INPUT
SURROUND
VOL
N
PICTURE
SOUND
R
MULTI
PIPSWAP SELECT MOVE
SET UP
ZOOM
SHIPPINGYES 
						

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Troubleshooting
Symptoms
Picture Sound
Before you call for service, determine the symptoms and make a few simple checks as shown below.
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.
Checks
No remote control operations can be performed.
A cracking sound is sometimes heard from the unit.
The top or bottom of the picture on the screen is cut
off when I use the zoom function.
Areas at the top and bottom of the screen where the
image is missing appear when I use the zoom
function.
I can hear sounds coming from inside the unit.
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.)
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.
Adjust the position of the picture on the screen.
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.
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.
Interference Noisy Sound
Normal Picture No Sound
No Picture No Sound
No PictureNormal Sound
No ColourNormal Sound
Electrical Appliances
Cars / Motorcycles
Fluorescent light
Volume
(Check whether the mute function has been activated on the
remote control.)
Not 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.)
If a signal with a non-applicable colour system format, or frequency
is input, only the input terminal indication is displayed.
Colour controls set at minimum level.
(see page 22, 23)
COLOR SYSTEM (see page 35) 
						

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The front of the display panel has been specially treated. Wipe the panel surface gently using only a cleaning
cloth or a soft, lint-free cloth.
•If the surface is particularly dirty, wipe with a soft, lint-free cloth which has been soaked in pure water or water to which
a small amount of neutral detergent has been added, and then wipe it evenly with a dry cloth of the same type until the
surface is dry.
•Do not scratch or hit the surface of the panel with fingernails or other hard objects, otherwise the surface may become
damaged. Furthermore, avoid contact with volatile substances such as insect sprays, solvents and thinner, otherwise
the quality of the surface may be adversely affected.
If the cabinet becomes dirty, wipe it with a soft, dry cloth.
•If the cabinet is particularly dirty, soak the cloth in water to which a small amount of neutral detergent has been added
and then wring the cloth dry. Use this cloth to wipe the cabinet, and then wipe it dry with a dry cloth.
•Do not allow any detergent to come into direct contact with the surface of the Plasma Display. If water droplets get
inside the unit, operating problems may result.
•Avoid contact with volatile substances such as insect sprays, solvents and thinner, otherwise the quality of the cabinet
surface may be adversely affected or the coating may peel off. Furthermore, do not leave it for long periods in contact
with articles made from rubber or PVC.
Maintenance
Symptoms
The screen darkens slightly
when bright pictures with
minimal movements are shown.
It takes a while for the picture
to appear.
The edges of the images flicker.
The brightness on both sides of
images in the 4:3 mode
changes.
Some parts of the screen do not
light up.
After-images appear
[for TH-42PHD7UY, TH-50PHD7UY]
Whirring sounds can be heard
from the display unit. Plasma Display panel
Check
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Do 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 4:3 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.
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.
Troubleshooting / Maintenance 
						

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VIDEO/COMPONENT/RGB/PC input signals
VIDEO input [Applicable when Multi Screen and Digital Zoom]
Signal nameHorizontal Vertical
frequency(kHz) frequency(Hz)
1NTSC 15.73 59.94
2PAL 15.63 50.00
3PAL60 15.73 59.94
4SECAM 15.63 50.00
5Modified NTSC 15.73 59.94
Signal nameHorizontal Vertical
COMPONENTRGBPCWhen Multi Screen
frequency (kHz)frequency (Hz) and Digital Zoom
1525 (480) / 60i 15.73 59.94∗∗∗ ∗
2525 (480) / 60p 31.47 59.94∗∗
∗1∗
3625 (575) / 50i 15.63 50.00∗∗∗ ∗
4625 (575) / 50p 31.25 50.00∗∗∗ ∗
5750 (720) / 60p 45.00 60.00∗∗∗ ∗
6750 (720) / 50p 37.50 50.00∗∗∗ ∗
71,125 (1,080) / 60i 33.75 60.00∗∗∗ ∗
81,125 (1,080) / 50i 28.13 50.00∗∗∗ ∗
91,125 (1,080) / 24p 27.00 47.92∗∗∗ ∗
10 1,125 (1,080) / 24sF 33.75 30.00∗∗∗ ∗
111,125 (1,080) / 25p 28.13 25.00∗∗∗ ∗
12 1,125 (1,080) / 30p 27.00 24.00∗∗∗ ∗
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∗∗ ∗
Applicable input signals for PC Input (D-sub 15P) (∗ Mark)
∗1: When selected the RGB format and 525p signal input to the D-sub terminal, it is recognized as VGA 60Hz signal.
∗2: When inputted VGA 60Hz format signal from the other than D-sub terminal, it is recognized as 525p signal.
Note: Signals without above specification may not be displayed properly.