Page 2 - Dear Panasonic Customer; enj o ymen t f ro m your new P lasm a D ispla y.
2 Dear Panasonic Customer We l c o m e t o t h e P a n a s o n i c f a m i l y o f c u s t o m e r s . We h o p e t h a t y o u w i l l h a v e m a n y y e a r s o f enj o ymen t f ro m your new P lasm a D ispla y. To obtain maximum benefit from your set, please read these Instructions b e f o re m ...
Page 3 - Table of Contents
3 Table of Contents Important Safety Notice .............................................. 4 Safety Precautions ...................................................... 5 Accessories ................................................................. 7 Accessories Supply ...................................
Page 4 - Important Safety Notice
4 Important Safety Notice WARNING: To prevent damage which may result in fire or shock hazard, do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture.Do not place containers with water (flower vase, cups, cosmetics, etc.) above the set. (includingon shelves above, etc.) WARNING: 1) To prevent electric sho...
Page 5 - Safety Precautions; WARNING; Setup; When using the Plasma Display
5 Safety Precautions WARNING Setup This Plasma Display is for use only with the following optional accessories. Use with any other type ofoptional accessories may cause instability which could result in the possibility of injury. (All of the following accessories are manufactured by Matsushita Elect...
Page 6 - If problems occur during use; CAUTION; Cleaning and maintenance
6 Safety Precautions If problems occur during use If a problem occurs (such as no picture or no sound), or if smoke or an abnormal odour starts to come outfrom the Plasma Display, immediately unplug the power cord plug from the wall outlet. • If you continue to use the Plasma Display in this conditi...
Page 7 - Accessories; Accessories Supply; Check that you have the accessories and items shown; Optional Accessories
7 Accessories Accessories Supply Check that you have the accessories and items shown Optional Accessories PLASMA DISPLAY INPUT SURROUND VOL N R PICTURE SOUND SET UP ASPECT PICTURE POS. /SIZE OFF TIMER PC Operating Instruction book Remote Control TransmitterEUR646525 Batteries for the RemoteControl T...
Page 8 - Remote Control Batteries; Precaution on battery use
8 Remote Control Batteries Requires two R6 batteries.1. Turn the transmitter face down. Press and slide off the batterycover. 2. Install the batteries as shown in the battery compartment.(Polarity + or – must match themarkings in the compartment). 3. Replace the cover and slide in reverse until the ...
Page 9 - Connections
9 To tighten: To loosen: Pushthe catch Pull Pull 1 2 1 1 2 2 P R /C R /R P B /C B /B Y/G COMPONENT/RGB IN AV IN VD HD S VIDEO VIDEO R L AUDIO R L AUDIO AUDIO PC IN SERIAL SPEAKERSTerminals (R) SPEAKERSTerminals (L) – Cable fixing bands Secure any excess cables with bands as required. Connections Whe...
Page 10 - AV Input Terminals connection
10 Luminance earth Luminance in Chrominance earth Chrominance in S VIDEO 4 pin socket (S VIDEO VCR) S VIDEO Video input to S VIDEO socket Audio input to L/R sockets AUDIO 2 × RCA audio cables Audio OUT Video OUT S Video OUT R L AV IN S VIDEO VIDEO R L AUDIO (VCR) Audio OUT Video OUT R L AUDIO-VIDEO ...
Page 11 - Component/RGB Input connection
11 (VCR) AV2 Video input toBNC socket Audio input toL/R sockets (DVD / Satellite Receiver) AV1/TV Video input toRCA socket Audio input toL/R sockets AV IN S VIDEO VIDEO R L AUDIO BNC-RCA adaptor plug P R /C R /R P B /C B /B Y/G COMPONENT/RGB IN VD HD R L AUDIO R L Y P B P R AUDIO 3 × RCA video cable...
Page 13 - How to connect the PC Input Terminals
13 Connections How to connect the PC Input Terminals Notes:(1) Computer signals which can be input are those with a horizontal scanning frequency of 15.5 to 110 kHz and vertical scanning frequency of 48 to 120 Hz. (However, signals cannot be displayed if signals exceeding 1200lines will not be displ...
Page 14 - How to connect the SERIAL Terminals
14 Connections How to connect the SERIAL Terminals Notes:(1) Use the RS-232C cable to connect the computer to the Plasma Display.(2) The computers shown is for example purposes only.(3) Additional equipment and cables shown are not supplied with this set. SERIAL RS-232C straight cable D-sub 9p COMPU...
Page 15 - Basic Controls
15 Basic Controls TH-42PW4 R - STANDBYG POWER ON INPUT – VOL + Main Power On/Off Switch Volume AdjustmentPush the Volume Up “+”or Down “–” button toincrease or decrease thesound volume level. INPUT button (AV (S Video)/Component, RGB/PCMode Selection)Push the “INPUT” button to select AV(SVideo)/Comp...
Page 16 - Power On/Off and input signal selection; AC cord connection
16 Power On/Off and input signal selection 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 set off by pressingthe swit...
Page 17 - Select the input signal; Selecting the On-Screen Menu Language
17 Select the input signal R - STANDBY G POWER ON INPUT — VOL + — VOL + INPUT SURROUND VOL N R INPUT INPUT Power On/Off and input signal selection Setup Si g nal Screensaver Component/RGB-in select RGB OSD Lan g ua g e En g lish (UK) Press to display the Setup menu. Press to select yourpreferred lan...
Page 18 - On-Screen Menu Display from Remote Control
18 PLASMA DISPLAY INPUT SURROUND VOL N R PICTURE SOUND SET UP ASPECT PICTURE POS. /SIZE OFF TIMER PC On-Screen Menu Display from Remote Control To Picture adjust menu (see page 26) To Sound adjust menu(see page 24) Press to select each item. To Picture Pos./Size adjustmenu (see page 22) During “AV” ...
Page 20 - ASPECT Controls
20 ASPECT Controls The Plasma Display will allow you to enjoy viewing the picture at its maximum size, including wide screen cinemaformat picture. PLASMA DISPLAY SURROUND VOL N R PICTURE SOUND SET UP PICTURE POS. /SIZE OFF TIMER PC INPUT ASPECT ASPECT buttonThe aspect mode changes each time the ASPE...
Page 22 - Adjusting screen
22 Adjusting Picture Pos./Size PLASMA DISPLAY SURROUND VOL N PICTURE SOUND SET UP OFF TIMER PC INPUT ASPECT PICTURE POS. /SIZE R Adjusting screen 1 2 3 PICTURE POS. /SIZE Press to display the Picture Pos./Sizemenu. Press to adjust Pos./Size. Notes:(1) Adjustment details are memorized separately for ...
Page 24 - Sound Adjustment; Mute; Auto
24 Sound Normalise Sound ModeBassTreble Normal On 0 0 0 BalanceSurround N o r m a l Sound Adjustment 2 Select to adjust each item. Press to select the desired adjustment menu. Select the desired level by listening to the sound. BassAdjusts low sounds TrebleAdjusts high sounds BalanceAdjusts left and...
Page 25 - Surround Controls; On Off
25 Surround Controls SURROUND ButtonThe benefits of surround sound are enormous. You can becompletely enveloped in sound; just as if you were at aconcert hall or cinema. The surround setting switches on and off each time theSURROUND button is pressed. On Off Note:The surround settings are memorized ...
Page 26 - Picture Adjustments
26 Picture Adjustments 1 2 Press the PICTURE button on theRemote Control to display the Picturemenu. Select to adjust each item. Press to select the menu to adjust. Select the desired level by looking at the picturebehind the menu. PICTURE While the “Picture” menu is displayed, if either the N butto...
Page 28 - Reversal / Scroll selection
28 Screensaver (For preventing after-images) 2 3 1 4 Press to display the Setup menu screen. SET UP Press to select the Screensaver. Press to select the Screensaver screen. Press to select the desired function. Press to select the Mode. Press to select On or Off. Do not display a still picture, espe...
Page 29 - Side Panel Adjustment
29 Side Panel Adjustment 2 Press to select the SP Adjustment. Press to select Low, Mid, High. Press to exit from Screensaver. 3 1 Do not display a picture in 4:3 mode for an extended period, asthis can cause an after-image to remain on the side panels eitherside of the display field.To prevent the a...
Page 30 - Setup for input signals; D Y/C Filter – For NTSC video images
30 Setup for input signals Component/RGB-in select Select to match the signals from the source connected to the Componen/RGB input terminals.Y, P B , P R signals “Component” R, G, B, HD, VD signals “RGB” SURROUND VOL N SOUND INPUT ASPECT PICTURE POS. /SIZE R PICTURE SET UP SET UP 1 2 Press to displa...
Page 31 - Colour system / Panasonic Auto
31 Setup for input signals Colour system / Panasonic Auto Select Signal from the “Setup” menu during AV (S Video) inputsignal mode.(“Signal [AV]” menu is displayed.) Press to select the “Colour system” or “PanasonicAuto”. Mode Colour system Pansonic Auto (4:3) Press to select each functions. Functio...
Page 32 - Setting RGB sync signal:; Sets the width for different frequencies.; Adjusts the clamp position.; Sync
32 Select Signal from the “Setup” menu during RGB or PC input signal mode. Press to select each item. Press to adjust. The following operation methods are the same for both the Signal [RGB]and Signal [PC]. Setting RGB sync signal: Confirm that the input is set to RGB input (this setting is valid onl...
Page 33 - Troubleshooting
33 Troubleshooting Before you call for service, determine the symptoms and make a few simple checks as shown below. Symptoms Some parts of the screen donot light up After-images appear Whirring sounds can beheard from the display unit. Plasma Display panel Check The plasma display panel is manufactu...
Page 34 - Specifications
34 TH-37PW4 TH-42PW4 220 - 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz 225 W 295 W 1.8 W 1.6 W Drive method AC type Drive method AC type 37-inch, 16:9 aspect ratio 42-inch, 16:9 aspect ratio 3000:1 (Panel only) 650 cd / m 2 (Panel only) 780 cd / m 2 (As a set) 330 cd / m 2 (As a set) 400 cd / m 2 818 mm (W) × 461 mm (H) × 9...
Page 35 - Accessories Supplied
35 TH-37PW4 TH-42PW4 EUR646525 2 × R6 Size TMME187 × 2 J0KF00000018 × 2 TY-SP37P4W-S TY-SP42PM3W TY-ST42PT3-S TY-ST42PW1 TY-ST42PF3 TY-WK37PV3 TY-WK42PV1 TY-WK42PR1 TY-CE42PS1 920mm × 550 mm × 89 mm 1020mm × 610 mm × 89 mm approx. 25.0 kg net (main unit only) approx. 29.5 kg net (main unit only) app...
