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
I
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
_c]c
==
=q=,
m
[_ Battenes for the Remote
Control Transmitter
(AA(RS) Battery x 2)
I
[_ 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
I
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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I Basic Controls I
R5TApl_ Y
ON
Main Power On/Off Switoh Volume Adjustment
Input button Push the Volume Up "+" or
Power Indicator
The Power Indicator will light
• Power-OFF Indicator not illuminated(The unit
will still consumesome power as long as Ihe
power cord tsstill resorted intothewall outlet )
= Stand-by (2) Red
= Power-ON Green
(VIDEO (S VIDEO)/COMPONENT,
RGB/PC Mode Selechon)
Push the "INPUT' button to select
VIDEO(S VIDEO)/COMPONENT or
RGB/PC Input signal modes sequentially
Down "-" burton to
Increase or decrease the
sound volume level
Stand-by (ON/OFF) button
The Plasma Display must first be plugged into the wall
outlet and turned on at the power switch (see page 1B)
Push Ibis button to turn the Plasma Display ON, from
STANDBY mode Push tt againtoturnthe Plasma DLsplay
OFF toSTANDBY mode
Status button _.
--SURROUND button
(see page 27)
_lnput button
(VIDEO(S VIDEO)/COMPONENT,
RGB/PC Mode Selection)
Push the "Slalus" button to display Pressto selecl VIDEO(S VIDEO)/
the current system status _ _ _ COMPONENT or RGB/PC mpul signal
L_/_ -- _ 1 modes sequentially (see page 19)
I_/ f(A_ ___ FSound mute On/Off (see page 26)
5URF_UNO
("--"_- F Volume Adjustment
I _ [--[-]-'_-.--.-J _ "-------.-JIJ, "Press the Volume Up '%" or Down
V0L •I ,, n
(!) VIDEO(S VIDEO)'COMPONENT, ,,IN - button to Increase or decrease
RGB/PC mode I_H _ II the sound volume level
(_) Aspect mode (see page 22) LU .,_ ...... ___UJ .......
(_) Off timer _["-_-< _f__L-J_"_'7 "_" =upon tsee page zU
The offtimer indicator msdisplayed I I I1 t'//r-.,."-_--',_\_..)_l_
only when the off timer has been set I I I ( !ll• ((rm--_l_P't_l rq_ ACTION button
.iJ I 1( _.,..)_t.,_,,/y_ (11 Presstomake selectlons
N.uttoniIi '_Y_J
(see page 25, 26, 2B, 29) IN m--_-___
UJ_ _._o,_L_LU"---PoS,T,oNbuttons
PICTURE button _,___ _ (_ SET UP button (see page 20)
P,CTUREPOSgZE_y_o. o o IJJ ASPECT button
(pg 24) [)'_..____ - 117 Press to adlust the aspect
t-l/ e I1| (seepage22)
Lll_ _..,.ill
... PC_utton_,0 Qll'i
Pushthe'PCmodeso,sot,on_ ,l_J
button to select the PC mode
This burton is used to switch OFF TIMER button
directly to PC mode The Plasma DLsplay may be preset to switch to stand-by after ailxedperiod The
setting changes to 30 minutes, 60 mmutes, 90 mLnutes and 0 mmutes (off timer
cancelled) each hie the burton ts pressed
When Ihree mlnules remain, "Off timer 3" will flash 30----> 60 -_> 90 --]
The off timer is cancelled If a power Interruption occurs _--- 0 <l
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I Connections I
o
SPEAKER
Terminals (R)_ L,_._J_
@
o o!
SPEAKER
Terminals (L)
- Cable fixing bands
Secure any excess cables with bands, as requtred
Pass the attached cable ftxmg
hand through the chp as
shown In the figure
\
To secure cables connected to
Termmals, wrap the cable fixing band
around them then pass the pomted end
through the Iocktng block, as shown in
the ftgure
To laasen
Push
the c_
!Pull _11_,,
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AUnln
RLRL
_&UDI_ J VII3 EQ BVIUEO _JEIIO J ",l B HI3 p_G_/R p_IC_B y'G
AV IN COMPONENT/RGBIN PC IN SERIAL
AV IN Termtnals
(see page 13, 14) COMPONENT/RGB IN and Audto From EXIT monttor Termmal From SERIAL Termmal on
IN Termtnale (see page 15) on Computer (see page 16) Computer (see page 17)
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Connections
Speakers connection
When connectmg the speakers, be sure to use only the optional accessory
speakers
Refer Io the speaker's Installation Manual for details on speaker installahon
Speakers (Opttonal accessories)
I
rq!
@ ®
4!, 4!,
AV Input Terminals connection
Connect the signal source equipment (see page 14 to 17)
(Example) When connecting an S VIDEO VCR
(s VIDEO VCR)
I ! =:11_=1 b_ ,L ,I,
2xRCAaudlo _ _
cables _j_
AU DIO__J.._
Audio Inpulto [] []
[JR sockets L._ LITI
t
R_J7 L aLrr QU T
®®®@1
coo O
g L
L-- AUDID _VIDE[3 5 _lDE_3
AV IN
VIDEO
Video mpul to
S VIDEO
socket
Note;
Additional equrprnent and cables shown are noLsupphed wt[h lhtsset
S VIDEO 4 pin socket
LUmlnan=a Barth Ghromlnancs earth
LUmlnanc_ in ChremlnBncu in
J
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Connections
AV Input connection
VIDEO signal connection
(VCR)
-oo[].
R = tK k OUT
@ @ @ AUDIO-VIDEO
video cables
Vtdeo InpuL to
RCA socket
Audio Input to
L/R sockets I@®®O
L. AUB4= .J _l[3EO _O_O
AV IN
Note:
Additional equipment and cables shown are not supplied with this set
COMPONENT/FIGB Input connection
Component signals (Y, Ps, P.) connection
L U
(DVB Player)
Y@_ _ Y, Pe, PR
,0Q-_ 3sRCA
P. @ alp video cables
AUDIO
2xRCA _L---LLIILF'_ /
audio cables
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HI3 p_A::I/R _yt_
CIDMPONENT/RGB IN
Notes.
(1) Change the "COMPONENT/RGB-IN" settmg in the "SET UP" menu to "COMPONENT" (see page 37, 39)
(2) Addlhonal equipment, cables and adapter plugs shown are not supphed wtth this set
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Connections
RGB signal (R, G, B, HD, VD) connection
RGB camera
RGB mput to BNC-RCA
R, G, B, HD, VD sockets adaptor plug
Example of ,nput signals0_rce Ifl _
.O_,-oompat..,eVC. !_
Do,DeeDeD,DOoOoO = -
_ _ S×BNCL__{]E_ =i
RGBc_b,e_ _ ® ® ® ® ® ® 1
Computer
AUDIO
2xRCA audt0 cables Audio Input to
L/R sockets
R
G
NDtBS
(1) Change the "COMPONENT/RGB-IN" setttng tn the "SET UP" menu to "RGB" (see page 37, 39)
(2) Addttlonal equipment, cables and adaptor plugs shown are not supplied with this set
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Connections
PC Input connection
COMPUTER
Conversion adapter (If necessary)
PCcable
Dsub 15p
Fernle core ,Lessthan ',
(supplied) _ 7" 7/B _'_
(20 cm) i
l/B" (3ram) slereo plug
i
I
Connect a cable which matches
the audLu output lerrnlnal on the computer
Instalhng the rerrlte core
_Pull back the tabs
_r _= (in two places)
._ Pressthe cable
/ _ throughand close
Notes
(1) Computer sJgnals which can be input are these with ahorizontal ecannmg frequency of 15 5 1o110 kHz and vertmal
scanning frequency of 4B to 120 Hz (However, stgnals cannot be dtsplayed It signals exceeding 1200 lines wtll not
be dtsplayed properly )
(2) The dtsplay resolution Lsa maximum of 640 x450 riots when the aspect mode tsset to "NORMAL", and B52 x 4B0
dots when the aspect mode ISset to "FULL" If the dtsplay resolution exceeds these maximums, It may not be
possible to show fme detail wtih suffictent clarity
(3) The PC input terminals are DDCl/2B-compattble If the computer being connected ts not DDC1/2B-compatible, you
will need to make seilmg changes to the computer at the time of connection
(4) Some PC models cannot be connected to the set
(5) There is no need to use an adapter for computers wtth DOSN compattble D-sub 15P lerminal
(6) The computer shown in the tlluatratlonts for example purposes only
(7) Addttional equtpment and cables shown are not supphed wtth thisset
(B) Do not set the horizontal and vertical scanning frequencies for PC stgnale whtch are above or below the specified
frequency range
Signal Names for D-sub 15P Connector
Pin layout for PC mpul
terminal
Pm No
®
®
®
®
®
Stgnal Name
R
G
[]
GND (Ground)
GND (Ground)
Pin No Stgnal Name
(_) GND (Ground)
(_ GND (Ground)
1_) GND (Ground)
(_ NC (nolconnected)
(_ GND (Ground)
Ptn No
@
@
@
@
@
Signal Name
GND (Ground)
SDA
HD/SYNC
VD
SCL
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Connections
SERIAL Terminals connection
The SERIAL terminal is used when the Plasma Display Is controlled by a computer
COMPUTER
Ferrlte core
(supphed)
RS-232C _SEFtlAL_
s_/alg h_
Less than
7" 7/6(20 cm)
Noles
(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 eel
Pin layout for RS-232C
The SERIAL termmal conforms to the RS-232C interface specification, so that the Plasma Display can be controlled by
a computer which ts connected to this terminal
The computer wtllrequtre software whtoh allows the sending and receiving of control data which satisfies the conditions
given below Use a computer apphcatlon such as a programming language to software Refer to the documentatton for
the computer apphcatlon for details
Communication parameters
Signal level
Synchronlzahon method
Baud rate
Panty
Characlar length
Slop bll
Flow control
RS-232C comphant
Asynchronous
9600 bps
None
Bbtls
1 bd
RS-232C Converston cable
D-sub 9-pinfemale
@
@
®
®-®
®
®
0-®
Details
RXD
TXD
GND
Non use
-7 Shorted
NC
Basic format for control data
The transmission ot control data from the computer etarls
with a STX etgnal, followed by the command, the
parameters, and lastly an ETX signal in that order Irthere
are no parameters, then the parameter stgnal does not
need to be sent
,FthP2,F3,P,,P,
.. l_._. Lcelon L Parame, r( )L End
Slarl 3-characlar (1 - 5 byt.as) (03h)
(02h) command (3byles)
Note
(1) If multiple commands are transmitted, be sure to watt
Ior the response for the first command Locome from
Ihls unit before sending the next command
(2) If an Incorrect command ts sent by mistake, thts unit
will send an "ER401" command back to the computer
Command
Command Parameter Control details
PON None Power ON
POF None Power OFF
AVL ** Volume O0 - 63
0 Audio MUTE OFF
AMT 1 Audio MUTE ON
IIS None Input select (toggle)
VID AV Mode
YP1 Component/RGBmw:le(processedasa
Y/F_/FRor RGBsLgnalsaseelbythtsuntD
RG1 PC mode
DAM None Screen mode select (toggle)
NORM NORMAL (4 3)
ZOOM ZOOM
FULL FULL
JUST JUST
SELF Panasonic AUTO
With the power off, this display responds to PON command only
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Power ON/OFF and Input Signal Selection
AC cord connection
Connectmg the AC cord plug to the Plasma Dtsplay
@
Power ON/OFF
Connecting the plug to the Wall Outlet
Push the POWER swttch on the Plasm_ Dtsplay toturn
the set on POWER-ON
[ Power Indlcalor Green ]
"_ Power Indtcalor
-I---.,- I
_=_---_--Remote Control Sensor
When the POWER tsturned on for the
first ttme, the LANGUAGE selectton
screen =sdtsplayed
From the second ttme on, language
selectton can be done rrom the setup
menu (see page19)
Select the desired language usmg the
• and •keys and press the ACTION
burton
Example The screen below ts dtsplayed for a while after
the Plasma Dtsplay ts turned on (setttng
condttlon is an example )
OSDLANGUAGE
EngtL_h(UK}
Fro I
IcJ_i3e
( ENGLISHIUS)
From the second ttme on, Lhescreen shown
below ts displayed [or a whtle (setttng
condltton ts an example)
d) Press Lhe _ butlon on the remote control to turn the
Plasma Dtsplay off
IPowerlndlcator Red (slandby) I
Press the _) button on the remote control to turn the
Plasma Dtsplay on
IPower Indicator Green I
Toturn thepower for the Plasma Dtsplay off,press theup.)switch
on the Plasma Display, when the Plasma Dtsplay ts on or m
standby mode
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Power ON/OFF and Input Signal Selection
Select the Input Signal
J
INPLD
CD Press the INPUT button to select the input
v=deos_gnal desired from equipment such as
a VCR which has been connected to the
Plasma Display
Input signals wdl change as follows
For COMPONENT INPUT (seepage 37)
t-->VIDEO _ COMPONENT _PC q/
For RGB INPUT (see page 37)
F_ VIDEO ----> RGB _ PC -- ]
Selecting the On-Screen Menu Language
o
SETUP
press to display the SET UP menu
selectable --
languages
press toselect OSD
LANGUAGE
press to select your preferred language
Enghsh(UK)
Deutsch
Fran;als
Itahano
Espa_ol
ENGLISH(US)
q=_
.;_ SETUP
• CD_F.NTIRGB,.tN SELECT •
SIGNAL
SCREENSAVER
OSD LANGUAGE (]r'_rt_ll'lQll_] [_]
MULTIDISPLAYSE]]JP
SETUP"I]MER
(Chinese)
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IOn-Screen Menu Display from Remote Control I
To PICTURE adjust menu
(see page 2B)
_'_) PIOTURE
_ _JO_MAL
PICTURE MENU _
BRIGHTNESS Ifl_
COLOR
TINT lil_
SHARPNESS lil_
ADVANCED SET-ING_a_
To ADVANCED SE'I7-1NGS
(see page 28, 29)
N)VANCE[3 DEITINBS
_NORMAL
BLACN E:4TENSION
W/B HIGH R Elm
W/B HIGH B IBI_
W/B LOW R lilm
W/B LOW 8 IFJI_
GAMMA <
To SOUND adjust menu
(see page 26)
SOUNO
AUDIO MENU
rRESLE
BALANCE
SURROUND
To PICTURE POS/SIZE adjust
menu (see page 24)
Dunng '"VIDEO"and "COMPONENT'
Input signal modes
PICTURE P_SJSEE I
H= HSlZE _1
IIL_ v-Pos _' JI
HCr_vS,ZE _-_1
During "RGB" and "PC"
inpul signal modes
t P,GTURE_E
__,_ , , i
c.O_Rms _'-JI
(,_ H SIZE _ ]|
[r_ v-Poe _" )i
r.Fr]vSIZE _' )1
£-_- CLDCN PHASE _--)1
J
f--
Press to select each Item
_sET up
CGMFONENT/RGB4BSELE_'T
........ OraLs)
SIGNAL J
SCEENSAVER )
_aso LANGUAGE 0EN BLI_-HI]_'_ D) '
MULTID_LAY EETUP
_ .£ETUPT_ R
_SET UP
COMR3NENTAGB4NSE_I.__E el
EI6NAL.....
SCREENSAVER
(MULTIDISPLaYSETUP
SETUPTIMER
_SET UP
C_M_ONEN_a_B4_SELECT
_NAL
SCREEMSAVER
(04_0 LANBL_X£E OENBL_R _USH_,)
MULTIDISPLAY_ETUP
$E[uP _IMER ;
_=_=SETUP
GOMp0NENT_E,'GB-iNSELECT
S_AL )
._GREEN_AV_R
L'-OS_i LANGUA6_. o_
[: MULTID_PL_Y SETUP ]
SET UPTIMER
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