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
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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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