Panasonic Progressive Wide Plasma Display Th 37pwd8 Operating Instructions

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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 confi rm.
[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...

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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...

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COMPONENT/RGB/PC input signals
Applicable input signals for Component / Mini D-sub 15P (Component) / RGB / Mini D-sub 15P (RGB) (∗ Mark)
Signal nameHorizontal
frequency (kHz)Vertical
frequency (Hz)Component / 
Mini D-sub 15P 
(Component)RGB / 
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...

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Specifi cations
TH-37PWD8GK/S TH-42PWD8GK/S
Power Source 120 V AC, 50/60 Hz
Power Consumption
Maximum 250 W 275 W
Stand-by condition Save OFF 1.0 W, Save ON 0.7 W Save OFF 1.0 W, Save ON 0.7 W
Power off condition 0.05 W 0.05 W
Plasma Display panelDrive method : AC type 37-inch,
16:9 aspect ratioDrive method : AC type 42-inch,
16:9 aspect ratio
Contrast Ratio 4000:1
Screen size32.2” (818 mm) (W) × 18.1” (461 mm) (H) 
× 37” (939 mm) (diagonal)36.2” (920 mm) (W) × 20.4” (518 mm) (H) 
× 42” (1,056 mm)...

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Specifi cations
TH-37PHD8GK/S TH-42PHD8GK/S
Power Source 120 V AC, 50/60 Hz
Power Consumption
Maximum 282W 337 W
Stand-by condition Save OFF 1.0 W, Save ON 0.7 W Save OFF 0.6 W, Save ON 0.4 W
Power off condition 0.05 W 0.1 W
Plasma Display panelDrive method : AC type 37-inch,
16:9 aspect ratioDrive method : AC type 42-inch,
16:9 aspect ratio
Contrast Ratio 3000:1
Screen size32.2” (818 mm) (W) × 18.1” (461 mm) (H) 
× 37” (939 mm) (diagonal)36.2” (920 mm) (W) × 20.4” (518 mm) (H) 
× 42” (1,056 mm)...

Panasonic Broadcast & Television Systems
Company, Unit of Panasonic Corporation 
of  North America
One Panasonic Way 2A-4 
Secaucus, NJ  07094 Panasonic
Puerto Rico, Inc 
Ave. 65de Infanteria, Km.9.5
San Gabriel Industrial Park 
Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985 
 Limited Warranty 
Panasonic Broadcast & Television Systems Company or 
Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc (collectively referred to as “the
Warrantor”) will repair this product and all included
accessories with new or refurbished parts, free of charge in
the...

Printed in Japan
MBS0605S0
Customer’s Record
The model number and serial number of this product can be found on its back cover. You should note this serial number 
in the space provided below and retain this book, plus your purchase receipt, as a permanent record of your purchase 
to aid in identifi cation in the event of theft or loss, and for Warranty Service purposes.
Model Number  Serial Number         
Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.
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