Panasonic Viera TH-37PWD4 User manual

Wide P_asma Display
Operating _nstructions

WARNING
The [ighlnlng flash with
arrow-head wllhln a Irtangle
is intended to tell the user
Ihat parts inside the product
are a nsk of electrl: shock ID
persons
The exclamation polnl wllhln
a triangle is Inlended Io tell
lhe user that Important
operating and servicing
Instructions are in the papers
wtth IhB apphanc[]
WARNING To prevent damage which may result m fire or shock hazard, do not expose this apphance to
ram or moisture
Do not place conlamers with water (flower vase, cups, €osmetics, etc.) above the set
(mcludmg on shelves above, etc )
WARNING 1) To prevent electrtc shook, de not remove cover No user serviceable parts Inside Refer servicing to
quahrled servtce personnel
2) Do not remove the groundmg pm on lhe power plug Thts apparatus ts equtpped wtth a three pin
grounding-type power plug This plug wtll only rtLa groundmg-type power outlet This is a safety
feature I[ you are unable to msert the plug into lhe outlet, conlact an electrician
De nol defeat lhe purpose of the groundmg plug
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Important Safety Instructions I
1) Read these instructions
All Ihe safety and operating instructionsshould be read before the appliance is operated
2) Keep these instructions
Tho safely and operating instructions should be retained for future reference
3) Hood all warnings
All warnings on the appliance and in the operating instructionsshould be adhered to
4) Follow all instructions
All operabng and use instructions should be followed
5) Do not use this apparatus near water
For example, near a bathtub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tube, In a wet basement, or near a swimming pool,
and the like
6) Clean only with dry cloth
Do nol use hquldcleaners or aerosol cleaners Use a dry cloth for cleaning
7) Do not block any venlllallon openings Inslall In accordance with the manufacture's inslruotLons
Slots and Openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and Io ensure reliable operation ol the product and to
protect it from overheabng The openings should never be blocked by placing the producl on a bed, sofa, rug, or olher
similar surface
8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radlalors, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers)
that produce heat
This producl should not be placed In a built-in Inslallatlon such as a bookcase or rack unless proper vontllatlon is
provided or the manufacturer's instructionshave been adhered to
8) Do nol defeat Ihe safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug Apolarized plug has two blades with one wider
than lhe other A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong The wide blade or the third prong are
provided lot your solely If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consull an electncLan for replacement of the
obsolete outlet
10) Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched padlculady at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point
where they e)llt from the apparatus
11) Only use attachments /accessories specified by the Manufacturer
12) Use only with Ihe cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the
apparatus When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart /apparatus combination to avoid
Injuryfrom tip-over
Quick stops, e)[cesslVe force, and uneven surfaces may cause the appliance and cart combination
to ovorturn
13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time
This will prevent damage to the product due to hghlnlng and power-hne surges
14) Refer all servicing to quahfled service personnel Servicing ISroqulred when the apparatus has been damaged in any
way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, hquldhas been spilled or objects have fallen intothe apparatus,
the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped
15) To prevenI electric shock, ensure the grounding pin on the AC cord power plug ISsecurely connected
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Dear Panasonic Customer
Welcome to the Panasontc famtly of customers We hope that 3ou will have man) years of eajo)ment
from ),our new Plasma Display
To obtatn ma__tmtun beneftt from _oar _et, please read these lnstrt_crtons before maktug art) adj,stments,
atzd retain there for future reference
Retain year purchase receipt also, attd note down the model number and sertal namber of 3our set tlt
the space provided on the rear cover of these tnstruertons
Note:
Do not allow a still picture to be displayed for an extended period, as lhis can cause a permanent after-
Image to remain on the Plasma Display
Examples of still pictures include loges, video games, computer images, teletext and images displayed in
4 3 mode
Trademark Credits
• VGA ISa trademark of International Business Machines Corpt_rallen
• S-VGA ts a registered lradsmarh el the Video Electronics Standard Association
Even if no special nolallen has been made of company or product trademarks, lhese trademarks have been fully
respected
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Table of Contents I
Important Safety Instructions . . 3
FCC STATEMENT .................. 6
Safety Precautions ............. 7
Accessories .............. 9
Accessories Supplied 9
Optional Accessories 9
Remote Control Baherlas ............... 10
Basra Controls .................... 11
Connections ........................... 12
Speakers connection 13
AV Input Terminals connecbon 13
AV Input connection 14
COMPONENT/RGB Input connection 14
PC Input connection 16
SERIAL Terminals connection 17
Power ON/OFF and Inpul Signal Selection ........... 1B
AC cord conncechon 1R
Power ON/OFF 1B
Select the Input Signal 19
Selecting the ON-Screen Menu Language 19
On-Screen Menu Dmplay from Remote Con|rol .... 20
ASPECT Controls ............................... 22
Adjusting PICTURE POSJSIZE .................. 24
SOUND Adjustment ................... 26
MUTE 26
SURROUND Controls ........................ 27
PICTURE Adjustments ............................ 2B
Advanced settings 29
SET UP for MULTI DISPLAY .......... 30
How to setup MULTI DISPLAY 30
HowtoseltheDisplay10cah0nnumberforeachPlasmaD=splay 31
SET UP TIMER ............................. 32
PRESENT TIME OF DAY Set 32
TIMER Set 33
SCREENSAVER (For preventing aher-lmages) ...... 34
Setup of SCREENSAVER Time 35
SIDE BAR ADJUST 36
SET UP for Input Signals ................... 37
COMPONENT/RGB/IN SELECT 37
3D Y/C FILTER - For NTSC Video images 37
COLOR SYSTEM /Panasonlc AUTO 3B
[SYNC] 39
[PULL IN RANGE] 39
[CLAMP POSITION] 39
[H-FREQ (kHz)/V-FREQ (Hz)] 39
Troubleshoohng .......................... 40
Specifications ....................................... 42
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I FCC STATEMENT
,--_ FCC STATEMENT J
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with lhe ILmlls for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of
[he FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable proteollon against harmful interference when the
equipment IS operated _n a commercial environment
This equipment generales, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance
with the Instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications Operabon of this equipment In
a residential area is likely to cause harmful Interference in which case lbe user wdl be required to correct the Intederence
al his own expense
FCC CAUTION
Pursuanl to 47CFR, Pad 15 21 of the FCC rules, any changes or modifications to this monitor not expressly approved
by Matsushlta Electric Corporation olAmerlca could cause harmful inlerference and would void the user's authorlly to
operale this device
CANADIAN NOTICE
This Class A digital apparatus comphes with Canadian ICES 003
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FCC CAUTION:
To assure continued compliance and possible undesirable interference, the provided ferrite cores must be
used when connecting this plasma display to video equipment, and maintain at least 40cm spacing to other
peripheral devices Refer to Instructions on pages 16, and 17.
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I Safety Precautions
WARNING
Set up
Do not place the Plasma Dtsplay on sloped or unstable surfaces
• The Plasma Display may fall off or Lipover
Do not place any oblects on top of the Plasma Dtsplay.
• If water spills onto the Plasma Display or foreign objects gel inside tt, a short-circuJt may occur whtch could result In
fire or electrtc shock If any foreign objects get Inside the Plasma Dtsplay, please consult an Authorized Service
Center
Do not cover the ventdatien holes
• Doing so may cause the Plasma Dtsplay to overheat, which can cause fire or damage to the Plasma Display
If usmg the pedestal (optional accessory), leave a space of 31sits" (10 cm) or more at the top, left and rtght, 2 3Is"
(6 cm) or more at the bottom, and 2 _h" (7 ¢m) or more at the rear If usmg some other setting-up method, leave
aapace or 31she" (10 cm) or more at the top, bottom, left and right, and z/4" (1 9 am) or more at the rear
Avotd inslalhng this product near electronic equipment that generates electromagnetic waves
• It will cause interference in image, sound, etc In particular, keep video equipment away from this product
AC Power Supply Cord
The Plasma Display is designed to operate on 120 V AC, 50160 Hz
Securely Insert the power cord plug as far as It will go
• If the plug is nol fully inserted, heat may be generated which could cause fire If lhe plug is damaged or the wall
socket plate Isloose, they should not be used
Do not handle the power cord plug with wel hands.
s Domg so may cause electric shocks
Do net do anythmg that might damage the power cable When disconnecting the power cable, hold the plug, net
the cable
• Do not make any modifications, place heavy objects on, place near hot objects, heat, bend, twist or forcefully pull
the power cable Domg so may cause damages to the power cable which can cause fire or electric shock If damage
to the cable Issuspected, have it repatred aLan Authonzed Service Center
If the Plasma Dtsplay ts not in use for a long penod of ttme, unplug the power cord from the wall outlet
If problems occur during use
If a problem occurs (such as no picture or no sound), or If smoke or an abnormal odor is detecied from the
Plasma Display, unplug the power cord tmmedlately
•Conttnuous use of the Display under these conditions m_ght cause ftre or permanent damage to the unit Have the
Display evaluated at an Aulhorlzed Servtce Center ServLces to the Display by any unauLhonzed personnel are
strongly discouraged due to itshigh voltage dangerous nature
If water or foretgn objects get mside the Plasma Display, tf the Plasma Dtsplay ts dropped, or if the cabinet
becomes damaged, disconnect the power cord plug tmmsdiately
• A short may occur, whtch could cause ftre Contact an Authortzed Servtce Center ror any repatrs thaLneed to be
made
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Safety Precautions
CAUTION
This Plasma Display IS for use only with the following optional accessories. Use with any other type of optional
accessories may cause instability which could result in the possibility of injury
(All of the following accessories are manufactured by Ma|sushlta Eleclnc Industrial Co, Ltd)
•Speakers
•Pedestal
• Wall stand
• Wall-habglng bracket (vertical)
• Celhng unit
m Terminal cover
Always be sure to ask a qualified technician to carry out set-up
When using the Plasma Display
TY-SP37P4W-K
TY-ST42PT3-K
TY-ST42PW1
TY-WK37PV3
TY-CE42PS1
TY-UPS2oo
Do not bring your hands, face or objects close to the ventilation holes of the Plasma Display_
•Top of the Plasma Display Is usually very hol due to the high temperature of exhaust sir being released through the
ventilation holes Burns or personal Injuries can happen If any body parts are brought leo close Placing any object
near the top of the display could also result in heat damages to the object as well as lo the Display ifits ventilation
holes are blocked
Be sure to disconnect all cables before moving the Plasma Display
=Moving the Display with its cables attached might damage the cables which, in turn, can cause hre or electric
shock
Disconnect the power plug from the wall outlet as a safety precaution before carrying out any cleaning
• Electric shocks can result If this is not done
Clean the power cable regularly to prevent il from becoming dusty
• BulIFup dust on the power cord plug can increase humidily which rnlght damage the Insulationand cause fire
Unplug the cord from the wall outlet and clean it with a dry cloth
Cleaning and maintenance
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.
= It the surface IS particularly dirty, soak a soft, lint-free cloth in a weak detergent solution and then wring the cloth to
remove excess hquld Use this cloth to wipe lhe surface of the dLsplay panel, then wipe II evenly with a dry cloth, of
the same type, unhl the surface is dry
=Do not scratch or hit the surface of the panel with fingernails or other hard objects Furthermore, avoid contact with
volatile substances such as insecl sprays, solvents and lhlnner, otherwise lhe quahiy of lhe surface may be
adversely affected
If the cabinet becomes dirty, wipe it with a soft, dry cloth
• It the cabmet is particularly dirty, soak the cloth in a weak detergent solution and then wring the cloth dry Use this
cloth towipe the cabinet, and then wipe it dry with a dry cloth
•Do not allow any detergent to come into dlrecl contact with the surface of lhe Plasma Display
If water droplets get inside the unit, operating problems may result
• Avoid conlact with volahle 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 Itfor long periods
in conlact with artLcles made from rubber or PVC
Note"
Do net allow a still picture lo be displayed for an extended period, as thLs can cause a permanent after-image to
remain on the Plasma Display
Examples of shll pictures Include loges, video games, computer Images, teletext and images dLsplayed In 4 3 mode
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Accessories
Accessories Supplied
Check that you have the Accessories and items shown [_
[_ Operating Instruction book [--_ Remote Control Transmitter
EUR646525
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=q=,
m
[_ Battenes for the Remote
Control Transmitter
(AA(RS) Battery x 2)
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[_ Warranty _--] Ferrlte core
JOKF00000018
©x2 [_ Fixing bands
TMME1 B7 x2
Jj --]AC cord
Optional Accessories
• Speakers
TY-SP37P4W K•Pedestal
TY-ST42PT3-K • Wall stand
TY-ST42PW1
• Wall-hanging bracket
(vertical)
TY-WK37PV3
• Celhng unit
TY-CE42PS1 • Terminal cover
TY-UPS200
For asaembilncl
Full Instruct=oneare supphed with each optional accessories for use with this Plasma Display
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I Remote Control Batteries
Requtres two AA battertes
1Turn the transmitter face dawn
Press and shde eft the battery
cover
2Install the battertes as shown In
the battery compartment
(Polanty + or - must match the
markings m the compartment)
\ ®
_Two "AA" Size
3Replace the cave and shde in
reverse until the lock snaps
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I Helpful Hint:
For frequent remote control users, replace old batlerles with
Alkahne batteries for longer hfe
Z_ Precaution on battery use
Incorrect tnstallabon can cause battery leakage and corrosion that will damage the remote control transmttter
Observe the followmg precautions.
1 Batteries should always be replaced as a parr Always use new batteries when replacing the old set
2 Do not combine a used battery wlLha new one
3 Do not mtx battery types (example "Zinc Carbon" wtth "Alkahne")
4 Do not attempt to charge, short-ctrcutt, disassemble, heat or burn used battenes
5 Battery replacement ISnecessary when the remote controlacts sporadically or stops operattng the Plasma Display
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