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® Wide Plasma Display Operating Instructions PLASMA DISPLAY TH-37PWD4 Model No. — INPU R - STAN ER ON G POW Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read these instructions completely. Please keep this manual for future reference. English TQBC0341...
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Dear Panasonic Customer Welcome to the Panasonic family of customers. We hope that you will have many years of enjoyment from your new Plasma Display. To obtain maximum benefit from your set, please read these Instructions before making any adjustments, and retain them for future reference.
Power On/Off ............16 3D Y/C Filter – For NTSC AV images ....... 34 Select the input signal ..........17 Colour system / Panasonic Auto ......35 Selecting the On-Screen Menu Language ....17 [Sync] ............... 36 [Pull-in range] ............36 On screen Menu Display from Remote Control ..
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. (including on shelves above, etc.) WARNING: 1) To prevent electric shock, do not remove cover.
• High voltages which can cause severe electric shocks are present inside the Plasma Display. For any inspection, adjustment and repair work, please contact your local Panasonic dealer. Securely insert the power cord plug as far as it will go.
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If water or foreign objects get inside the Plasma Display, if the Plasma Display is dropped, or if the cabinet becomes damages, disconnect the power cord plug immediately. • A short circuit may occur, which could cause fire. Contact your local Panasonic dealer for any repairs that need to be made. CAUTION When using the Plasma Display Do not bring your hands, face or objects close to the ventilation holes of the Plasma Display.
Accessories Accessories Supply Check that you have the accessories and items shown Remote Control Transmitter Batteries for the Remote Operating Instruction book EUR646525 Control Transmitter (2 × R6 Size) INPUT SURROUND PICTURE SOUND SET UP PICTURE POS. /SIZE ASPECT OFF TIMER PLASMA DISPLAY Ferrite core AC cord...
Remote Control Batteries Requires two R6 batteries. 2. Install the batteries as shown in 3. Replace the cover and slide in 1. Turn the transmitter face down. Press and slide off the battery the battery compartment. reverse until the lock snaps. cover.
Connections When connecting the speakers, be sure to use only the optional accessory speakers. Refer to the speaker’s Installation Manual for details on speaker installation. Speakers (Optional accessories) SPEAKERS SPEAKERS Terminals (R) Terminals (L) – Cable fixing bands Secure any excess cables with bands as required. Pass the attached cable fixing To secure cables connected to band through the clip as...
Connections AV Input Terminals connection Connect the signal source equipment. (Example) When connecting an S VIDEO VCR (S VIDEO VCR) Audio Video S Video S VIDEO 4 pin socket Luminance earth Chrominance earth 2×RCA audio cables Luminance in Chrominance in AUDIO S VIDEO Video input to...
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Connections (Example) When connecting 21 pin scart cables. (VCR) Video input to BNC-RCA BNC socket adaptor plug Audio input to L/R sockets (DVD / Satellite Receiver) AUDIO VIDEO S VIDEO AV IN AV1/TV Video input to RCA socket Audio input to L/R sockets Notes: (1) Additional equipment, cables and an adapter plug shown are not supplied with this set.
Connections Component/RGB Input connection Component signals (Y, P ) connection (DVD Player) Y, P 3×RCA video cables AUDIO 2×RCA audio cables AUDIO COMPONENT/RGB IN Notes: (1) Change the “Component/RGB-in” setting in the “Setup” menu to “Component”. (see page 34, 36) (2) Additional equipment, cables and adapter plugs shown are not supplied with this set.
Connections How to connect the PC Input Terminals COMPUTER AUDIO PC IN POWER INPUT – R - STANDBY G POWER ON Conversion adapter (if necessary) D-sub 15p PC cable Ferrite core Less than (supplied) 7" (20 cm) Audio 1/8" (3mm) stereo plug Connect a cable which matches the audio output terminal on the computer.
(2) If an incorrect command is sent by mistake, this 16 : 9 unit will send an “ER401” command back to the FULL computer. Just JUST Panasonic Auto SELF With the power off, this display responds to PON command only.
Basic Controls – INPUT R - STANDBY G POWER ON TH-42PWD4 Volume Adjustment Main Power On/Off Switch Push the Volume Up “+” INPUT button Power Indicator or Down “–” button to (AV (S Video)/Component, RGB/PC The Power Indicator will light. increase or decrease the Mode Selection) •...
Power On/Off and input signal selection AC cord connection Connecting the AC cord plug to the Plasma Display. Power On/Off Connecting the plug to the Wall Outlet Note: Main plug types vary between countries. The power plug shown at left may, therefore, not be the type fitted to your set.
Power On/Off and input signal selection Select the input signal INPUT Press the INPUT button to select the input AV signal desired from equipment such as a VCR which has been connected to the Plasma Display. Input signals will change as follows: INPUT —...
On-Screen Menu Display from Remote Control To Picture adjust menu Press to select each item. (see page 26) Picture Normalise Normal Picture Mode Normal Contrast Brightness Colour Tint INPUT Sharpness Setup White balance Normal Component/RGB-in select Advanced settings SURROUND Signal Screensaver To Advanced Settings English ( UK )
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3D Y/C Filter ( NTSC ) Clamp position Sync H & V Sync H & V Colour system Pull-in range Narrow Auto Pull-in range Narrow Panasonic Auto ( 4:3 ) Clamp position 4 : 3 Clamp position H-Freq. 31.5 H-Freq. 31.5 V-Freq. 60.0 V-Freq. 60.0 Note: “Signal”...
PICTURE SOUND SET UP For a 525i (480i), 625i (576i) signal input during “Component” input signal mode, “Panasonic Auto” can not be selected. (4) The aspect mode is memorized separately for each input terminal PICTURE (AV, Component, RGB and PC).
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Note: For an elongated image Image is expanded Panasonic Panasonic Auto mode is designed to automatically Auto adjust the aspect ratio to handle a mix of 16:9 and Changes in accordance 4:3 program material. Certain 4:3 program material,...
Adjusting Picture Pos./Size Adjusting screen PICTURE POS. /SIZE Press to display the Picture Pos./Size menu. INPUT SURROUND Press to select H-Pos/H-Size/V-Pos/V- Size/Clock Phase. PICTURE SOUND SET UP During “AV” and “Component” During “RGB” and “PC” input signal modes. input signal modes. PICTURE Picture Pos./Size Picture Pos./Size...
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Adjusting Picture Pos./Size When the Position Left “ ” button is pressed. When the Position Right “ ” button is pressed. H-Pos When the Position Left “ ” button is pressed. When the Position Right “ ” button is pressed. H-Size When the Position Left “...
Sound Adjustment SOUND Press to display the Sound menu. INPUT SURROUND Select to adjust each item. Press to select the desired adjustment menu. Select the desired level by listening to the sound. PICTURE SOUND SET UP PICTURE POS S Bass Sound Adjusts low sounds Emits the original sound.
Surround Controls SURROUND SURROUND Button The benefits of surround sound are enormous. You can be completely enveloped in sound; just as if you were at a concert hall or cinema. The surround setting switches on and off each time the SURROUND button is pressed.
Picture Adjustments PICTURE Press the PICTURE button on the Remote Control to display the Picture menu. Picture Normalise Normal Picture Mode Normal Select to adjust each item. Contrast Brightness Press to select the menu to adjust. Colour Tint Sharpness White balance Normal Select the desired level by looking at the picture Advanced Settings...
Picture Adjustments Notes: Item Effect Adjustments (1) “Colour” , “Tint” and “Sharpness” Selects the proper brightness and settings cannot be adjusted for Contrast density for the room. “RGB” and “PC” input signal Less More modes. Adjusts for easier viewing of dark pictures Brightness (2) You can change the level of each such as night scenes and black hair.
Setup for MULTI DISPLAY By lining up Plasma Displays in groups of 4 or 9 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. group of 4 (2×2) group of 9 (3×3) How to Setup MULTI DISPLAY...
Setup for MULTI DISPLAY How to set the display location number for each Plasma Display Press to select Ratio (2nd step). MULTI DISPLAY Setup Press to select “2×2”, “3×3”. MULTI DISPLAY Setup Ratio Location Press to select Location. MULTI DISPLAY Setup Press to select the required arrangement MULTI DISPLAY Setup Ratio...
Set up TIMER The timer can switch the Plasma Display On or Off. Before attempting Timer Set, confirm the PRESENT TIME and adjust if necessary. Then set POWER ON Time / POWER OFF Time. Display the Set up TIMER screen SET UP Press to display the Setup...
Setup TIMER TIMER Set Press to select Set up TIMER POWER ON Time/POWER OFF Time. PRESENT TIME 0:52 POWER ON Function POWER ON Time 0:00 POWER OFF Function 0:00 POWER OFF Time Press to display the POWER ON Setup / POWER OFF Setup screen.
Screensaver (For preventing after-images) 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. SET UP Press to display the Setup menu screen. Setup Press to select the Screensaver.
Screensaver (For preventing after-images ) Setup of Screensaver Time Press to select Start Time/ Finish Time (When Time Designation is selected). Start Time Press to select Periodic Time/ Start Ttime 0 : 00 Operating Time (When Interval is Hours Adjustment selected).
Press (Action) button Press to exit from adjust mode. [ AV ] Signal 3D Y/C Filter ( NTSC ) Colour system Auto Panasonic Auto ( 4:3 ) 4 : 3 Note: When on, this setting only affects NTSC input signals.
Auto SECAM M.NTSC NTSC Pansonic Auto Set to “4 : 3” to view 4:3 images in an unchanged format when Panasonic (4:3) Auto is selected. If you would like to view 4:3 images in “Just” format, set to “Just”.
Setup for Input Signals Select Signal from the “Setup” menu during RGB or PC input signal mode. [ RGB ] Signal Sync H & V Press to select each item. Narrow Pull-in range Clamp position H-Freq. 31.5 Press to adjust. V-Freq.
Troubleshooting Before you call for service, determine the symptoms and make a few simple checks as shown below. Symptoms Checks Picture Sound Electrical Appliances Cars/Motorcycles Fluorescent light Interface Noisy Sound Volume (Check whether the mute function has been activated on the remote control.) Normal Picture No Sound Not plugged into AC outlet...
Specifications TH-37PWD4 Power Source 220 - 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz Power Consumption Normal use 225 W Stand-by condition 1.8 W Power off condition 1.6 W Plasma Display panel Drive method AC type 37-inch, 16:9 aspect ratio Contrast Ratio 3000:1 Brightness Capability (Panel only) 650 cd / m (As a set) 330 cd / m...
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Warranty Service purposes. Model Number Serial Number Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. Web Site : http://www.panasonic.co.jp/global/ Printed in Japan MBS0901S0(MS)