User manual PANASONIC TH-37PW4BX

[. . . ] ® Wide Plasma Display PLASMA DISPLAY + -- INPUT VOL POWE R / BY R - STAND ON G POWER Operating Instructions TH-37PW4 Model No. TH-42PW4 Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read these instructions completely. Please keep this manual for future reference. English TQBC0277-1 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. [. . . ] (Polarity + or ­ must match the markings in the compartment). 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. Batteries shall always be replaced as a pair. Always use new batteries when replacing the old set. Do not combine a used battery with a new one. Do not mix battery types (example: "Zinc Carbon" with "Alkaline"). Do not attempt to charge, short-circuit, disassemble, heat or burn used batteries. Battery replacement is necessary when remote control acts sporadically or stops operating the Plasma Display set. 8 Connections When connecting the speakers, be sure to use only the optional accessory speakers. Refer to the speaker's Installation Manual for details on speaker installation. 1 Speakers (Optional accessories) 2 1 2 SPEAKERS Terminals (R) SPEAKERS Terminals (L) ­ Cable fixing bands Secure any excess cables with bands as required. Pass the attached cable fixing band through the clip as shown in the figure. To secure cables connected to Terminals, wrap the cable fixing band around them then pass the pointed end through the locking block, as shown in the figure. 1 To tighten: 2 To loosen: Push the catch Pull Pull AUDIO PC IN SERIAL From EXIT monitor terminal on Computer (see page 10) From SERIAL Terminal on Computer (see page 11) 9 Connections How to connect the PC Input Terminals COMPUTER AUDIO PC IN POWER / R - STANDBY G POWER ON INPUT ­ VOL + Conversion adapter (if necessary) RGB PC cable Ferrite core (supplied) Less than 7" 7/8 (20 cm) D-sub 15p Audio 1/8" (3mm) stereo plug Connect a cable which matches the audio output terminal on the computer. Installing the ferrite core 1 2 Open Press the cable through and close 3 Pull back the tabs (in two places) Notes: (1) Computer signals which can be input are those with a horizontal scanning frequency of 15. 5 to 110 kHz and vertical scanning frequency of 48 to 120 Hz. (However, signals cannot be displayed if signals exceeding 1200 lines will not be displayed properly. ) (2) The display resolution is a maximum 640 × 480 dots when the aspect mode is set to "4:3", and 852 × 480 dots when the aspect mode is set to "16:9". If the display resolution exceeds these maximums, it may not be possible to show fine detail with sufficient clarity. (3) The PC input terminals are DDC1/2B-compatible. If the computer being connected is not DDC1/2B-compatible, you will need to make setting 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 with DOS/V compatible D-sub 15P terminal. (6) The computer shown in the illustration is for example purposes only. (7) Additional equipment and cables shown are not supplied with this set. (8) Do not set the horizontal and vertical scanning frequencies for PC signals which are above or below the specified frequency range. Signal Names for D-sub 15P Connector Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 Signal Name R G B GND (Ground) GND (Ground) Pin No. [. . . ] Symptoms Picture Sound Checks Electrical Appliances Cars/Motorcycles Fluorescent light Interface Noisy Sound Volume (Check whether the mute function has been activated on the remote control. ) Normal Picture No Sound Not plugged into AC outlet Not switched on Contrast and Brighness/Volume setting (Check by pushing the Power Switch or stand-by button on the Remote Control. ) If a signal with a non-applicable colour system format, or frequency is input, only the input terminal indication is displayed. No Picture Normal Sound Colour controls set at minimum level. Colour system (see page 24, 25) No Colour Plasma Display panel Symptoms Normal Sound No Picture No Sound Check 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. [. . . ]