Panasonic TH37PW5LZ Operations Instructions

Progressive Wide Plasma DisplayOperating InstructionsTH-37PW5TH-42PW5Model No.R - STANDBYG POWER ONINPUT— VOL +POWER /PLASMA DISPLAYBefor

10PR/CR/RPB/CB/B Y/GCOMPONENT/RGB INAV INVDHDS VIDEOVIDEORLAUDIORLAUDIOAUDIOSERIAL12PC INConnectionsSPEAKERTerminals (R)– Cable fixing bandsSecure

11AV Input Terminals connectionConnectionsSpeakers connectionWhen connecting the speakers, be sure to use only the optional accessoryspeakers.Refer to

12COMPONENT/RGB Input connectionComponent signals (Y, PB, PR ) connectionConnections3×××××RCA audio video cables connectionAudioOUTVideoOUTRLAUDIO-VID

13ConnectionsNotes:(1) Change the “COMPONENT/RGB-IN” setting in the “SET UP” menu to “RGB”. (see page 32)(2) Additional equipment, cables and adaptor

14ConnectionsPC Input Terminals connectionNotes:(1) Computer signals which can be input are those with a horizontal scanning frequency of 15.6 to 110

15Connections167839451015141312112SERIALPC INAUDIOPR/CR/RPB/CB/B Y/GCOMPONENT/RGB INAV INVDHDS VIDEOVIDEORLAUDIORLAUDIOSignal Names for D-sub 15P

16ConnectionsSERIAL Terminals connectionNotes:(1) Use the RS-232C cable to connect the computer to the Plasma Display.(2) The computer shown is for ex

17Power ON/OFF and Input Signal SelectionAC cord connectionConnecting the AC cord plug to the Plasma Display.Power ON/OFFConnecting the plug to the Wa

18Select the Input SignalR - STANDBYG POWER ONINPUT— VOL +— VOL +INPUTPress the INPUT button to select the inputvideo signal desired fr

19SET UPSIGNALSCREENSAVERCOMPONENT/RGB-IN SELECTRGBOSD LANGUAGEENGLISH (US)press to display the SET UP menu.press to select your preferred language

2WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover or back.No user-serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service per

20PLASMA DISPLAYINPUTSURROUNDVOLNRPICTURESOUNDSET UPASPECTPICTUREPOS. /SIZEOFF TIMERPCOn-Screen Menu Display from Remote ControlPICTURENORMALIZEPICTUR

21On-Screen Menu Display from Remote ControlNote:“SIGNAL” setup menu displays a different setting condition for each input signal. (see page 19)To SIG

22ASPECT ControlsThe Plasma Display will allow you to enjoy viewing the picture at its maximum size, including wide screen cinema formatpicture.PLASMA

23ASPECT ControlsModeNORMALZOOMFULLJUSTPanasonicAUTOExplanationNORMAL will display a 4:3 picture at its standard 4:3size.ZOOM mode magnifies the centr

24Adjusting PICTURE POSITION/SIZEPLASMA DISPLAYN RINPUTSURROUNDVOLPICTURESOUNDSET UPASPECTPICTUREPOS. /SIZEOFF TIMERPCAdjusting screenPICTUREPOS. /SIZ

25 Helpful Hint ( / NORMALIZE Normalization)Adjusting PICTURE POS./SIZEH-POSH-SIZEV-POSV-SIZECLOCK PHASE(RGB/PC in Mode)When the Position Right “ ”

26MUTE Helpful Hint ( / NORMALIZE Normalization)SOUND Adjustment12Select to adjust each item.Press to select the desired adjustment menu.Select the

27SURROUND ControlsSURROUND ButtonThe benefits of surround sound are enormous. You can becompletely enveloped in sound; just as if you were at a conce

28PICTURENORMALIZEPICTURE MENUBRIGHTNESSCOLORSTANDARD00TINTCOLOR TEMPNORMALPICTURE2000SHARPNESSNORMAL Helpful Hint ( / NORMALIZE Normalization)PI

29Note:In PICTURE, there is nor a noticeable change even when contrast is increased with a bright picture or reduced with a darkpicture.PICTURE Adjust

3Important Safety Instructions 1) Read these instructions.All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the appliance is operated.

30SCREENSAVER (For preventing after-images)2314SET UPSIGNALSCREENSAVERCOMPONENT/RGB-IN SELECTRGBOSD LANGUAGEENGLISH (US)SCREENSAVERFUNCTIONMODEWHIT

31SIDE BAR ADJUSTside bars2Press to select theSIDE BAR ADJUST.Press to selectOFF, DARK, MID, BRIGHT.OFF DARK MID BRIGHTRSCREE

32SET UP for Input SignalsCOMPONENT/RGB IN SELECTSelect to match the signals from the source connected to the COMPONENT/RGB input terminals.Y, PB, PR

33SET UP for Input SignalsCOLOR SYSTEM / Panasonic AUTOSelect SIGNAL from the “SET UP” menu during VIDEO (S VIDEO) input signal mode.(“SIGNAL [VIDEO]”

34Select SIGNAL from the “SET UP” menu during RGB or PC input signal mode.Press to adjust.SIGNAL[ PC ]SYNCH-FREQ. kHzV-FREQ.

35TroubleshootingBefore you call for service, determine the symptoms and make a few simple checks as shown below.Plasma Display panelSymptomsSome part

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38Power SourcePower ConsumptionMaximumStand-by conditionPower off conditionPlasma Display panelContrast RatioScreen sizeOperating conditionTemperature

39Accessories SuppliedRemote Control TransmitterBatteriesFerrite coreFixing bandsOptional SuppliedSpeakersPedestalCeiling unitWall-hanging bracket (ve

4Important Safety Instructions ... 3Safety Precautions... 5Acc

Printed in JapanMBS0902S0Customer’s RecordThe model number and serial number of this product can be found on its rear panel. You should note thisseria

5Safety PrecautionsWARNINGSet upDo not place the Plasma Display on sloped or unstable surfaces.• The Plasma Display may fall off or tip over.Do not pl

6 CAUTIONThis Plasma Display is for use only with the following optional accessories. Use with any other type of optionalaccessories may cause instabi

7PLASMA DISPLAYINPUTSURROUNDVOLNRPICTURESOUNDSET UPASPECTPICTUREPOS. /SIZEOFF TIMERPCAccessoriesAccessories SuppliedCheck that you have the Accessorie

8Remote Control BatteriesRequires two AA batteries.1. Turn the transmitter face down.Press and slide off the batterycover.2. Install the batteries as

9Basic ControlsTH-42PW5R - STANDBYG POWER ONINPUT— VOL + OFF TIMER buttonThe Plasma Display can be preset to switch to stand-