Progressive Wide Plasma Display

PLASMA DISPLAY

INPUT VOL

BY R - STAND ON G POWER

Operating Instructions TH-37PW5 Model No. TH-42PW5
Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read these instructions completely. Please keep this manual for future reference.

English

TQBC0402-1

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. Retain your purchase receipt also, and note down the model number and serial number of your set in the space provided on the rear cover of these instructions. Visit our Panasonic Web Site http://www.panasonic.co.jp/global/
Trademark Credits VGA is a trademark of International Business Machines Corporation. Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple Computer, USA. S-VGA is a registered trademark of the video Electronics Standard Association. Even if no special notation has been made of company or product trademarks, these trademarks have been fully respected.
Note: Do not allow a still picture to be displayed for an extended period, as this can cause a permanent after-image to remain on the Plasma Display. Examples of still pictures include logos, video games, computer images, teletext and images displayed in 4:3 mode.

Table of Contents

Important Safety Notice.. 4 Safety Precautions... 5 Accessories.. 7 Accessories Supply.. 7 Optional Accessories... 7 Remote Control Batteries.. 8 Connections... 9 PC Input Terminals connection.. 10 SERIAL Terminals connection. 12
With Optional RCA Terminal Board
Basic Controls... 13 Power On/Off and input signal selection. 14 AC cord connection.. 14 Power On/Off... 14 Select the input signal.. 15 Selecting the On-Screen Menu Language. 15 On-Screen Menu Display from Remote Control. 16 ASPECT Controls... 18 Adjusting Picture Pos./Size.. 20 Sound Adjustment.. 22 Mute... 22 Surround Controls.. 23 Picture Adjustments... 24 Advanced settings.. 25 Set up TIMER... 26 PRESENT TIME Set.. 26 TIMER Set.. 27 Screensaver (For preventing after-images). 28 Setup of Screensaver Time.. 29 Side Panel Adjustment.. 29 Setup for MULTI DISPLAY.. 30 How to Setup MULTI DISPLAY.. 30 How to set the display location number for each Plasma Display. 31 Set Up for Input Signals.. 32 Component/RGB-in select. 32 3D Y/C Filter For NTSC AV images. 32 Colour system / Panasonic Auto.. 33 3:2 Pulldown.. 33 Sync... 34 H-Freq. (kHz)/V-Freq. (Hz). 34 Troubleshooting... 35 Connections... 36 AV Input Terminals connection.. 37 Component/RGB Input connection.. 38 Input signal can be displayed.. 40 Specifications.. 42

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. No user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel. 2) Do not remove the earthing pin on the power plug. This apparatus is equipped with a three pin earthing-type power plug. This plug will only fit an earthing-type power outlet. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact an electrician. Do not defeat the purpose of the earthing plug.
WARNING This is a class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case you may be required to take adequate measures.
CAUTION This appliance is intended for use in environments which are relatively free of electromagnetic fields. Using this appliance near sources of strong electromagnetic fields or where electrical noise may overlap with the input signals could cause the picture and sound to wobble or cause interference such as noise to appear. To avoid the possibility of harm to this appliance, keep it away from sources of strong electromagnetic fields.
To prevent electric shock, ensure the grounding pin on the AC cord power plug is securely connected.

Safety Precautions

WARNING
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 Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.) Speakers.. TY-SP37P5W-S (TH-37PW5) TY-SP42P5W-S (TH-42PW5) Pedestal.. TY-ST05-S Wall stand.. TY-ST42PW1 Mobile stand.. TY-ST42PF3 (TH-42PW5) Wall-hanging bracket (vertical). TY-WK37PV3 (TH-37PW5), TY-WK42PV1 (TH-42PW5) Wall-hanging bracket (angled). TY-WK42PR1 (TH-42PW5) Ceiling unit.. TY-CE42PS1 Scart/Component Terminal Board. TY-37TM5T (TH-37PW5), TY-42TM5T(TH-42PW5) RCA Terminal Board. TY-37TM4Z (TH-37PW5), TY-42TM4Z (TH-42PW5) Receiver.. TU-PT600E Tuner Terminal Board.. TY-37TM5H (TH-37PW5), TY-42TM5H (TH-42PW5) Connecting Cable.. TY-SCP15C03

Accessories

Accessories Supply
Check that you have the accessories and items shown
Operating Instruction book Remote Control Transmitter EUR646525

INPUT SURROUND VOL

Batteries for the Remote Control Transmitter (2 R6 Size)

Guarantee Card

PICTURE

SET UP

PICTURE POS. /SIZE

ASPECT

OFF TIMER

AC cord

Fixing bands
Ferrite core (small size) J0KF00000018 1
Ferrite core (large size) J0KG00000054 2

Optional Accessories

Speakers
TY-SP37P5W-S (TH-37PW5) TY-SP42P5W-S (TH-42PW5)

Pedestal

TY-ST05-S

Wall stand

TY-ST42PW1

Mobile stand

TY-ST42PF3 (TH-42PW5)

Wall-hanging bracket

(vertical) TY-WK37PV3 (TH-37PW5) TY-WK42PV1 (TH-42PW5)
(angled) TY-WK42PR1 (TH-42PW5)

Ceiling unit

TY-CE42PS1
Scart/Component Terminal Board
TY-37TM5T (TH-37PW5) TY-42TM5T (TH-42PW5)

RCA Terminal Board

TY-37TM4Z (TH-37PW5) TY-42TM4Z (TH-42PW5)

Receiver

TU-PT600E

Tuner Terminal Board

TY-37TM5H (TH-37PW5) TY-42TM5H (TH-42PW5)

Connecting Cable

TY-SCP15Cm (49.2 ft)
For assembling Full instructions are supplied with each optional accessory for use with this Plasma Display.

Remote Control Batteries

Requires two R6 batteries. 1. Turn the transmitter face down. Press and slide off the battery cover. 2. Install the batteries as shown in the battery compartment. (Polarity + or must match the markings in the compartment.) 3. Replace the cover and slide in reverse until the lock snaps.

Two "R6" size

Helpful Hint:
For frequent remote control users, replace old batteries with Alkaline batteries for longer life.
Precaution on battery use
Incorrect installation can cause battery leakage and corrosion that will damage the remote control transmitter. Observe the following precaution: 1. Batteries shall always be replaced as a pair. Always use new batteries when replacing the old set. 2. Do not combine a used battery with a new one. 3. Do not mix battery types (example: Zinc Carbon with Alkaline). 4. Do not attempt to charge, short-circuit, disassemble, heat or burn used batteries. 5. Battery replacement is necessary when remote control acts sporadically or stops operating the Plasma Display set.

Connections

When connecting the speakers, be sure to use only the optional accessory speakers. Refer to the speakers Installation Manual for details on speaker installation.
Speakers (Optional accessories)

SPEAKERS Terminals (R)

SPEAKERS Terminals (L) AC cord connection (see page 14)

Pin Layout for PC Input Terminal
SERIAL Terminals connection
The SERIAL terminal is used when the Plasma Display is controlled by a computer.

RS-232C straight cable

Ferrite core (large size) (supplied)
Pin layout for RS-232C Installing the ferrite core (Large size)

D-sub 9p

Notes: (1) Use the RS-232C cable to connect the computer to the Plasma Display. (2) The computer shown is for example purposes only. (3) Additional equipment and cables shown are not supplied with this set. The SERIAL terminal conforms to the RS-232C interface specification, so that the Plasma Display can be controlled by a computer which is connected to this terminal. The computer will require software which allows the sending and receiving of control data which satisfies the conditions given below. Use a computer application such as programming language software. Refer to the documentation for the computer application for details. Communication parameters
Signal level Synchronization method Baud rate Parity Character length Stop bit Flow control RS-232C compliant Asynchronous 9600 bps None 8 bits 1 bit RS-232C Conversion cable Details D-sub 9-pin female RXD 2 TXD GND Non use Shorted NC
Basic format for control data The transmission of control data from the computer starts with a STX signal, followed by the command, the parameters, and lastly an ETX signal in that order. If there are no parameters, then the parameter signal does not need to be sent.
STX C1 C2 C3 : P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 ETX End (03h)
Command Command PON POF AVL AMT Parameter None None Control details Power ON Power OFF Volume 00 - 63 Audio mute OFF Audio mute ON Input select (toggle) AV Mode Component / RGB mode (processed as a Y/PB/PR or RGB signals as set by this unit) PC Mode Screen mode select (toggle) 4:3 Zoom 16 : 9 Just Panasonic Auto

Start (02h)

Colon Parameter(s) (1 - 5 bytes) 3-character command (3bytes)
Notes: (1) If multiple commands are transmitted, be sure to wait for the response for the first command to come from this unit before sending the next command. (2) If an incorrect command is sent by mistake, this unit will send an ER401 command back to the computer.
IIS None (When VID Used RCA YP1 Terminal Board) RG1 None DAM NORM ZOOM FULL JUST SELF
With the power off, this display responds to PON command only.

Basic Controls

Explanations from here onward describe the functions when the optional RCA Terminal Board is installed.
R - STANDBY G POWER ON INPUT

Main Power On/Off Switch

TH-42PW5
Power Indicator The Power Indicator will light. Power-OFF. Indicator not illuminated (The unit will still consume some power as long as the power cord is still inserted into the wall outlet.) Stand-by. Red Power-ON. Green

Remote control sensor

INPUT button (AV(S Video), Component/RGB and PC Mode Selection) (see page 15)
Volume Adjustment Press the Volume Up + or Down button 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 turnded on at the power switch. (see page 14) Press this button to turn the Plasma Display On, from Standby mode. Press it again to turn the Plasma Display Off to Standby mode. Status button Press the Status Button to display the current system status.
C.A.T.S sensor Plasma C.A.T.S (Contrast Automatic Tracking System) Plasma C.A.T.S automatically senses the ambient light conditions and adjusts the brightness and gradation accordingly,to optimise contrast. (Effective when Picture mode is set to Auto.) SURROUND button (see page 23) INPUT button AV(S Video), Component/RGB and PC Mode Selection) Press to select AV(S Video), Component/RGB and PC input signal modes sequentially. (see page 15)
Sound mute On/Off (see page 22) Volume Adjustment Press the Volume Up + or Down Button to increase or decrease the sound volume level. R button (see page 17) ACTION button Press to make selections POSITION buttons SET UP button (see page 16) SOUND button (see page 22)

Off timer

SURROUND
1 AV(S Video), Component/RGB, PC mode 2 Aspect mode (see page 18) 3 Off timer The off timer indicator is displayed only when the off timer has been set. N button (see page 21, 22, 24, 25)
PICTURE button (see page 24)
PICTURE POS. /SIZE ASPECT
PICTURE POS./SIZE button (see page 20)

PC OFF TIMER

ASPECT button Press to adjust the aspect. (see page 18)
PC button Press the PC mode selection button to select the PC mode. OFF TIMER button This button is used to switch The Plasma Display can be preset to switch to stand-by after a fixed period. directly to PC mode. The setting changes to 30 minutes, 60 minutes, 90 minutes and 0 minutes (off timer cancelled) each time the button is pressed. When three minutes remain, Off timer 3 will flash. The off timer is cancelled if a power interruption occurs. 0

0 2. 2

Component/RGB-in select
RGB Signal Screensaver English (UK) OSD Language MULTI DISPLAY Setup Set up TIMER
To Sound adjust menu (see page 22)
Sound Normalise Sound Mode Bass Treble Balance Surround

NORMALIZE Normal

Normal 0 On
To Picture Pos./Size adjust menu (see page 20) During AV(S Video) and Component input signal modes.
Picture Pos./Size Normalise H-Pos H-Size V-Pos V-Size

Normal

Setup Component/RGB-in select RGB Signal Screensaver English (UK) OSD Language MULTI DISPLAY Setup Set up TIMER
During RGB and PC input signal modes.

Picture Pos./Size

Normal Normalise H-Pos H-Size V-Pos V-Size Clock Phase
Press to access each adjust screen.
Press the R buttun to return to Setup menu.
To Signal screen for AV (see page 32, 33)
Signal 3D Y/C Filter (NTSC) Colour system 3:2 Pulldown Panasonic Auto (4:3 ) On Auto Off 4:3 [ AV ]
To Signal screen for Component (see page 33)
Signal 3:2 Pulldown [ Component ] Off
To Signal screen for RGB (see page 34)
Signal Sync H-Freq. V-Freq. 31.5 kHz 60.0 Hz [ RGB ] H&V
To Signal screen for PC (see page 34)
Signal Sync H-Freq. V-Freq. 31.5 kHz 60.0 Hz H&V [ PC ]
Note: Signal setup menu displays different setting condition for each input signals. (see page 15)
To setup Screensaver (see page 28)
Screensaver Function Mode Start Time Finish Time SP Adjustment White bar scroll off 0:00 0:00 High

Start Time

Press to select each time adjust screen.
Start Ttime Hours Adjustment Minutes Adjustment

0 : 00

Finish Time
Press to display each adjust screen.
Finish Time Hours Adjustment Minutes Adjustment
Periodic Time Periodic Time Hours Adjustment Minutes Adjustment 0:00
To setup Multidisplay screen (see page 30)
MULTI DISPLAY Setup MULTI DISPLAY Setup Ratio Location On 2 A1 2
Press the R buttun to return to Screensaver menu.
Operating Time Operating Time Hours Adjustment Minutes Adjustment 0 : 00

To Set up Timer selection screen (see page 26)
Set up TIMER PRESENT TIME POWER ON Function POWER ON Time POWER OFF Function POWER OFF Time 0:52 Off 0:00 Off 0:00
Press to select each Timer adjustment items. When select Timer adjustment item, press this button to Set up TIMER screen.
PRESENT TIME Setup PRESENT TIME Hours Adjustment Minutes Adjustment 99 : 00
POWER ON Setup POWER ON Time Hours Adjustment Minutes Adjustment

POWER OFF Setup

POWER OFF Time Hours Adjustment Minutes Adjustment

ASPECT Controls

The Plasma Display will allow you to enjoy viewing the picture at its maximum size, including wide screen cinema format picture.
ASPECT button The aspect mode changes each time the ASPECT button is pressed.

16 : 9 Just

Panasonic Auto
Notes: (1) During RGB and PC input signal modes, the mode switches between 4:3, Zoom and 16:9 only. (2) For a 525p (480p) signal input during Component input signal mode, the mode switches between Zoom and 16:9 only. (3) For a 1,125i (1,080i), 750p (720p) signal input during Component input signal mode, the mode is set to 16:9 mode, and switching is not possible. For a 525i (480i), 625i (575i) signal input during Component input signal mode, Panasonic Auto can not be selected. (4) The aspect mode is memorized separately for each input terminal (AV, Component, RGB and PC).
Explanation 4:3 will display a 4:3 picture at its standard 4:3 size.
Zoom mode magnifies the central section of the picture.

16 : 9

16:9 will display the picture at its maximum size but with sight elongation.
Just mode will display a 4:3 picture at its maximum size but with aspect correction applied to the center of the screen so that elongation is only apparent at the left and right edges of the screen. The size of the picture will depend on the original signal.
The display will automatically become enlarged (depending on the picture source), allowing you to view the picture at its maximum size. Note: Panasonic Auto mode is designed to automatically adjust the aspect ratio to handle a mix of 16:9 and 4:3 program material. Certain 4:3 program material, such as stock market data screens, may occasionally cause the image size to change unexpectedly. When viewing such programs, it is recommended that the ASPECT be set to 4:3.

Panasonic For an elongated image 4 Auto

Image is expanded

Changes in accordance with the Panasonic Auto mode setting (see page 33).

For a 4:3 image

Note: Do not allow the picture displayed in 4:3 mode for an extended period, as this can cause a parmanent after-image to remain on the Plasma Display Panel.
Adjusting Picture Pos./Size

Adjusting screen

Press to display the Picture Pos./Size menu.
Press to select H-Pos/H-Size/V-Pos/VSize/Clock Phase.
During AV(S Video) and Component input signal modes.
Press to adjust Pos./Size.
Press to exit from adjust mode.
Notes: (1) Adjustment details are memorized separately for different input signal formats (Adjustments for component signals are memorized for 525i (480i), 625i (575i), 525p (480p), 1,125i (1,080i) and 625p (575p), 750p (720p) each, and RGB/PC signals are memorized for each frequency.) (2) If a Cue or Rew signal from a VCR or DVD player is received, the picture position will shift up or down. This picture position movement cannot be controlled by the Picture Pos./Size function.
When the Position Left button is pressed. When the Position Right button is pressed.

H-Size

V-Size
Flickering and distortion can be eliminated by using the Position Left or Right button Clock Phase (RGB/PC in Mode) to carry out adjustment.

Helpful Hint (

Normalise

Normalisation)

While the Picture Pos./Size display is active, if either the N button on the remote control is pressed at any time or the (ACTION button) is pressed during Normalise, then all adjustment values are returned to the factory settings.

Sound Adjustment

Press to display the Sound menu.
Select to adjust each item.
Press to select the desired adjustment menu. Select the desired level by listening to the sound.

PICTURE POS /SIZE

Bass Adjusts low sounds Treble Adjusts high sounds Balance Adjusts left and right volumes Surround (see next page) Select On or Off
Emits the original sound.
Automatically controls proper volume level.

To end adjustments

Press the R button Note: Press the SURROUND button to directly turn the surround effect On and Off. (see next page) Bass, Treble and Surround settings are memorized separately for each Sound mode (Normal, Auto).

On the remote control unit, while the Advanced settings menu is displayed, if either the N button is pressed at any time or the (ACTION button) is pressed during Normalise, then all adjustment values are returned to the factory settings.

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

INPUT SURROUND

Press to display the Setup menu screen.
Setup Component/RGB-in select RGB
Press to select Set up TIMER.
Press to display the Set up TIMER screen.
PRESENT TIME POWER ON Function POWER ON Time POWER OFF Function POWER OFF Time

0:52 Off 0:00 Off 0:00

PRESENT TIME Set
To set up PRESENT TIME, follow the procedure described below.
Press to select PRESENT TIME.
Press to display the PRESENT TIME Setting screen.
Press to select Hours Adjustment / Minutes Adjustment. Press to set up Hours or Minutes. button: Forward button: Back Press to store PRESENT TIME Setup.
PRESENT TIME Setup PRESENT TIME Hours Adjustment Minutes Adjustment 0 : 52

Setup TIMER

TIMER Set 1
Press to select POWER ON Time / POWER OFF Time.
Press to display the POWER ON Setup / POWER OFF Setup screen.
Press to select Hours Adjustment/ Minutes Adjustment. Press to adjust each time.

0 : 52

Press to complete POWER ON Time / POWER OFF Time.
Press to select POWER ON Function/ POWER OFF Function. Press to select On.
Set up TIMER PRESENT TIME POWER ON Function POWER ON Time POWER OFF Function POWER OFF Time 0:52 On 0:00 On 0:00
Press twice to exit from Setup.
Note: Timer function will not work unless PRESENT TIME is set.
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.
Press to select the Screensaver.
Press to select the Screensaver screen.
Reversal / Scroll selection
Press to select the Function. Press to select the desired function. White bar scroll Image Reversal
Screensaver Function Mode Periodic Time Operating Time SP Adjustment White bar scroll Interval 0:00 0:00 High
White bar scroll : The white bar will scroll from left to right. Image Reversal : Negative image will be displayed on the screen.

Mode selection

Press to select the Mode. Press to select each mode items. Off
Screensaver Function Mode Start Time Finish Time SP Adjustment White bar scroll Time Designation 0:00 0:00 Mid
Interval : Operates when Periodic Time and Operating Time are setup and those times arrive. Time Designation : Operates when Start Time and Finish Time are setup and those times arrive. On : Operates when the (ACTION) is pressed. If the Mode is at On, the menu screen will disappear and the Screensaver will be activated. To stop the Screensaver under On, press the button.
After selecting Time Designation or Interval, the relevant Time Setup will become available for selection and the Operating Time may be set. (Time cannot be set when Mode is on or off.)
Screensaver Function Mode Periodic Time Operating Time SP Adjustment White bar scroll Interval 0:00 0:00 High Screensaver Function Mode Start Time Finish Time SP Adjustment White bar scroll off 0:00 0:00 High
Screensaver (For preventing after-images )
Setup of Screensaver Time 5
Press to select Start Time/ Finish Time (When Time Designation is selected). Press to select Periodic Time/ Operating Time (When Interval is selected). Press to select each Time Adjustment screen.
Start Time Start Ttime Hours Adjustment Minutes Adjustment Finish Time Finish Time Hours Adjustment Minutes Adjustment 0 : : 00
Periodic Time Periodic Time Hours Adjustment Minutes Adjustment
Press to select Hours Adjustment/ Minutes Adjustment. Press to Setup Hours or Minutes. button: Forward button: Back Press to store settings.

Side Panel Adjustment

Do not display a picture in 4:3 mode for an extended period, as this can cause an after-image to remain on the side panels either side of the display field. To prevent the appearance of such an after-image, illuminate the side panels. side panel 4:3 Screen Display
To display the Screensaver screen. (Refer to the previous page, operation guide steps 1 and 2) Press to select the SP Adjustment. Press to select Off, Low, Mid, High.
Screensaver Function Mode Start Time Finish Time SP Adjustment

after-images

White bar scroll Time Designation 0:00 0:00 Mid
Press to exit from Screensaver. Notes: Setting the side panel to High mode for an extended period may result in occurrence of after-images. The side panels may flash (alternate black/white) depending on the picture being shown on the screen. In such an occurrence, use the Cinema mode.

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 (22)

group of 9 (33)
How to Setup MULTI DISPLAY 1
Press to select the MULTI DISPLAY Setup.
Press to display the MULTI DISPLAY Setup menu.
Press to select the MULTI DISPLAY Setup. Press to select On or Off.
How to set the display location number for each Plasma Display 4
Press to select Ratio (2nd step).

MULTI DISPLAY Setup

Press to select 22, 33.
MULTI DISPLAY Setup Ratio Location

On 2 A1 2

Press to select Location.
Press to select the required arrangement number. (A1-C3 : Refer to the following)
Display Number locations for each arrangement

A1 B1 C1

A2 B2 C2

A3 B3 C3

Notes: (1) For PC or RGB input signals, normal multi-display magnification is only available at the VGA resolution. (2) The multi-display capability is not functional for component signals. (3) The MultiDisplay (multiskrmdisplay) function does not display certain input signals from the terminals of the installed option boards listed below: Component input signals from the scart and RCA terminals of scart terminal board (TY-37TM5T or TY-42TM5T)

Setup for Input Signals

Component/RGB-in Select
Select the input signals to be connected by installing the Optional Terminal Board. (Refer to the service manual for the optional Terminal Board.) Select to match the signals from the source connected to the Component/RGB input terminals. Component Y, PB, PR signals R, G, B, HD, VD signals RGB
Press to select the Component/RGB-in Select. Press to select the desired mode.
Setup Component/RGB-in select RGB Signal Screensaver
English (UK) OSD Language MULTI DISPLAY Setup Set up TIMER

Component

3D Y/C Filter For NTSC AV images
Select Signal from the Setup menu during AV(S Video) input signal mode. (Signal [AV] menu is displayed.) Press to select the 3D Y/C Filter (NTSC) Press to set On/Off.

Signal

(ACTION) button

[ AV ] On Auto Off 4:3

3D Y/C Filter (NTSC) Colour system 3:2 Pulldown Panasonic Auto (4:3 )
Notes: (1) When On, this setting only affects NTSC input signals. (2) 3D Y/C Filter does not operate by input signal from Scart Terminal. With the optional Scart/Component Terminal Board installed, 3D Y/C Filter does not operate by input signal from Scart Terminal of the board.
Colour system / Panasonic Auto
Select Signal from the Setup menu during AV(S Video) input signal mode.(Signal [AV] menu is displayed.) Press to select the Colour System or Panasonic Auto. Press to select each functions.
Press If the picture image becomes unstable: With the system set on Auto, under conditions of low level or noisy input signals the image may in rare cases become unstable. Should this occur, set the system to match the format of the input signal.

No Picture

No Sound
Some parts of the screen do not light up.
The plasma display panel is manufactured using an extremely high level of precision technology, however, sometimes some parts of the screen may be missing picture elements or have luminous spots. This is not a malfunction.
Do not allow a still picture to be displayed for an extended period, as this can cause a permanent after-image to remain on the Plasma Display. Examples of still pictures include logos, video games, computer images, teletext and images displayed in 4:3 mode. After-images appear Note: The permanent after-image on the Plasma Display resulting from fixed image use is not an operating defect and as such is not covered by the Warranty. This product is not designed to display fixed images for extended periods of time.
Connection to the Optional Terminal Board
By installing the optional RCA Terminal Board, the Plasma Display can handle high quality input signals such as AV (S Video), DVD, and RGB. Below is the connecting method when the optional RCA Terminal Board is installed.
Optional RCA Terminal Board TY-37TM4Z(TH-37PW5) TY-42TM4Z(TH-42PW5)
R AUDIO L VIDEO S VIDEO R AUDIO L VD HD PR/CR/R PB/CB/B Y/G

COMPONENT/RGB IN

AV IN Terminals (see page 37, 38)
COMPONENT/RGB IN and Audio IN Terminals (see page 38 , 39)

SPEAKER Terminals (R)

SPEAKER Terminals (L)
Notes: After installing the Optional Terminal Board, the Setup menu screen on the Plasma Display will change. (The input signal cables should be connected to the relevant terminals). The input signals that may be selected by the INPUT button will change. The required mode, either "Component" or "RGB" and "Component/RGB-In Select", will be available for selection. On the Setup menu screen, the setting contents under Signal will change.
AV Input Terminals connection
Connect the signal source equipment. (Example) When connecting an S VIDEO VCR.

(S VIDEO VCR)

R Audio OUT Video OUT S Video OUT

S VIDEO 4 pin socket

Luminance earth Chrominance earth
2RCA audio cables AUDIO Audio input to L/R sockets S VIDEO Video input to S VIDEO socket

Luminance in

Chrominance in

R AUDIO

L VIDEO S VIDEO
(Example) When connecting 3RCA audio video cables.

Audio OUT L

Video OUT

AUDIO-VIDEO

Video input to RCA socket

3RCA audio video cables

Audio input to L/R sockets

R AUDIO L VIDEO S VIDEO

Notes: (1) S-Video input will override the composite video signal when S-Video lead is connected. (2) Additional equipment and cables shown are not supplied with this set.

Plasma Display panel

Contrast Ratio

Screen size

Operating condition
Temperature Humidity 0 C - 40 C 20 % - 80 % NTSC, PAL, PAL60, SECAM, Modified NTSC 525i (480i), 625i (575i), 525p (480p), 625p (575p), 750p (720p), 1,125/60i, 50i, 24p, 24sF (1,080/60i, 50i, 24p, 24sF) SMPTE 274M VGA display VGA SVGA, XGA, SXGA, UXGA (compressed) Horizontal scanning frequency 15.6 - 110 kHz Vertical scanning frequency 48 - 120 Hz (HIGH-DENSITY D-SUB 15PIN) R,G,B/0.7 Vp-p (75-ohm) HD, VD/1.0 - 5.0 Vp-p (high impedance) AUDIO IN (M3 JACK) 0.5 Vrms (high impedance) EXTERNAL CONTROL TERMINAL (D-SUB 9PIN) RS-232C COMPATIBLE 16W [8 W + 8 W] (10 % THD) 16W [8 W + 8 W] (10 % THD) EURR6 Size (TMME203 or TMME 187) 2 J0KF00000018 1, J0KG00000054 2

Applicable signals

Colour System Scanning format PC signals

Connection terminals

SERIAL SPEAKERS (6 )

Accessories Supplied

Remote Control Transmitter Batteries Fixing bands Ferrite core
TH-37PW5 Optional Supplied
Speakers Pedestal Wall stand Mobile stand Wall-hanging bracket (vertical) Wall-hanging bracket (angled) Ceiling unit Scart/Component Terminal Board RCA Terminal Board Receiver Tuner Terminal Board Connecting Cable TY-SP37P5W-S TY-ST05-S TY-ST42PW1 TY-ST42PF3 TY-WK37PV3 TY-WK42PV1 TY-WK42PR1 TY-CE42PS1 TY-37TM5T TY-37TM4Z TU-PT600E TY-37TM5H TY-SCP15C03 920mm 550 mm 89 mm

920 mm 89 mm

TY-SP42P5W-S
TY-42TM5T TY-42TM4Z TY-42TM5H 1,020mm 610 mm 89 mm

1,020 mm 89 mm

Dimensions (W H D)

550 mm

Mass (Weight)
approx. 24.0 kg net (main unit only) approx. 28.2 kg (with speakers)
approx. 28.0 kg net (main unit only) approx. 32.2 kg (with speakers)
Notes: (1) Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. Weight and dimensions shown are approximate. (2) This equipment complies with the EMC standards listed below. EN55022, EN61000-3-2, EN61000-3-3, EN61000-6-2.

610 mm

Customer Record The model number and serial number of this product can be found on its back cover. You should note this serial number in the space provided below and retain this book, plus your purchase receipt, as a permanent record of your purchase to aid in identification in the event of theft or loss, and for Warranty Service purposes. Model Number Serial Number
Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.
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Printed in Japan MBS0702S1072