Panasonic TH-42PHD8WS, TH-37PWD8WK, TH-37PWD8WS, TH-50PHD8WS, TH-50PHD8WK, TH-42PWD8WK Basic Controls

Page 15
Status button
Press the “Status” button to display the current system status.
R button (see page 17)
Press the R button to return to previous menu screen.

Basic Controls

Standby (ON / OFF) button

The Plasma Display must first be plugged into the wall outlet and turned on at the power switch (see page 12). Press ON to turn the Plasma Display On, from Standby mode. Press OFF to turn the Plasma Display Off to Standby mode.

POSITION buttons

ACTION button Press to make selections.

SOUND button

(see page 24)

P C

1

4 : 3

2

 

Off timer 90

3

1Input label

2Aspect mode (see page 18)

3Off timer

The off timer indicator is displayed only when the off timer has been set.

SET UP button (see page 16, 17)

DIRECT INPUT buttons

Press the INPUT “1”, “2”, “3” or “PC” input mode selection button to select the PC input mode.

This button is used to switch directly to INPUT mode.

These buttons can only display the slot which is installed. If you press the button whose slot is not installed, it automatically displays the current input signal.

Note:

After-image (image lag) may occur on the plasma display panel when a still picture is kept on the panel for an extended period. The function that darkens the screen slightly is activated to prevent after-image (see page 42), this function is not the perfect solution to after-image.

Channel Adjustment

You can use this button when U/V Tuner Board for Asia is installed (optional accessories). Refer to each Board's Operating Instruction for detail.

Volume Adjustment

Press the Volume Up “+” or Down “–” button to increase or decrease the sound volume level.

OFF TIMER button

The Plasma Display can be preset to switch to stand-by after a fixed period. The setting changes to 30 minutes, 60 minutes, 90 minutes and 0 minutes (off timer cancelled) each time the button is pressed.

30 60 90

0

When three minutes remain, “OFF TIMER 3” will flash. The off timer is cancelled if a power interruption occurs. Remote ID lock (see page 34)

Digital Zoom (see page 25)

Press to access

Digital Zoom.

This displays an enlargement of the designated part of the displayed image.

15

Image 15 Contents
Model No. TH-42PHD8WK High Definition Plasma DisplayOperating Instructions Model No. TH-37PWD8WKTable of Contents Trademark Credits Important Safety NoticeSafety Precautions SetupDo not place any objects on top of the Plasma Display Safety Precautions When using the Plasma DisplayIf problems occur during use Cleaning and maintenance Accessories Accessories SupplyRemote Control Batteries AC cord fixing ConnectionsSignal Names for Mini D-sub 15P Connector PC Input Terminals connectionConnections Basic format for control data CommandSerial Terminals connection Communication parameters Monitor AV connectionPower On / Off Connecting the AC cord plug to the Plasma DisplayConnecting the plug to the Wall Outlet Selecting the input signal Initial selectionsSelecting the On-Screen Menu Language Basic Controls Basic Controls On-Screen Menu Displays To Picture adjust menu seeOn-Screen Menu Displays To setup Screensaver seeAspect Controls Mode Picture ExplanationNormalisation Adjusting Pos. / SizeMulti PIP Advanced PIP Sub screenMain screen Cinema Picture AdjustmentsNormal DynamicPicture Adjustments Advanced settingsMute Sound AdjustmentSelect the magnification required for the enlarged display Digital ZoomDisplay the Operation Guide Select the area of the image to be enlargedPresent Time Setup Present Time Setup / Set up TimerPresent Time Setup / Set up Timer Set up TimerReversal / Scroll selection Mode selectionStart setting Screensaver For preventing after-imagesSetup of Screensaver Time Reduces screen after-imageScreensaver For preventing after-images Side Panel Adjustment Customizing the Input labels Reduces power consumptionHow to Setup Multi Display Setup for Multi DisplaySetup for Multi Display Option F for Multi DisplayDisplay Number locations for each arrangement ID Remote Control Function ID remote control button operationID Cancellation Setup for Input Signals Component / RGB-in select3D Y/C Filter For Ntsc AV images Setup for Input Signals Colour system / Panasonic AutoCinema reality / P-NR Displays the H Horizontal / V Vertical frequencies Setting RGB sync signalSync Freq. kHz / V-Freq. HzOptions Adjustments On Off Options AdjustmentsPress Or button to switch between Modes Off Off OnNormalization OffOnPress to select YES Shipping conditionPlasma Display panel TroubleshootingVideo input VIDEO/COMPONENT/RGB/PC input signalsTH-37PWD8WK/S TH-42PWD8WK/S SpecificationsTH-42PHD8WK/S TH-50PHD8WK/S SpecificationsPage Page Customer’s Record