Manual Panasonic TH-42PWD8UK

Operating Instructions
Progressive Wide Plasma Display

Model No. TH-37PWD8UK
TH-42PWD8UK
TH-37P
WD8
High Definition Plasma Display

Model No. TH-37PHD8UK
TH-42PHD8UK
TH-50PHD8UK
TH-37PWD8
The illustration shown is an image.
Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read these instructions completely. Please keep this manual
for future reference.
English
TQBC2026
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CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover or back.
No user-serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.
The lightning flash with The exclamation point within

arrow-head within a triangle a triangle is intended to
is intended to tell the user tell the user that important
that parts inside the product operating and servicing
are a risk of electric shock instructions are in the papers
to persons. with the appliance.
WARNING : To prevent damage which may result in fire or shock hazard, do not expose this apparatus 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 grounding pin on the power plug. This apparatus is equipped with a three pin
grounding-type power plug. This plug will only fit a grounding-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 grounding plug.
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Important Safety Instructions
1) Read these instructions.
2) Keep these instructions.
3) Heed all warnings.
4) Follow all instructions.
5) Do not use this apparatus near water.
6) Clean only with dry cloth.
7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including
amplifiers) that produce heat.
9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one
wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the
third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for
replacement of the obsolete outlet.
10) Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the
point where they exit from the apparatus.
11) Only use attachments / accessories specified by the manufacturer.
12) Use only with the 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 injury from tip-over.
13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
14) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged
in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the
apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
15) To prevent electric shock, ensure the grounding pin on the AC cord power plug is securely connected.
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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 as well, and record the model number and serial number of your set in the
space provided on the rear cover of these instructions.
Table of Contents
Important Safety Instructions.................................. 3 PRESENT TIME SETUP / SET UP TIMER .............. 27
FCC STATEMENT ...................................................... 5 PRESENT TIME SETUP ....................................... 27
Safety Precautions ................................................... 6 SET UP TIMER ..................................................... 28
Maintenance .............................................................. 7 SCREENSAVER (For preventing after-images) ... 29
Accessories .............................................................. 8 Setup of SCREENSAVER Time ............................ 30
Accessories Supplied .............................................. 8 Reduces screen after-image ................................. 30
Remote Control Batteries ........................................ 8 SIDE BAR ADJUST ............................................... 31
Connections .............................................................. 9 Reduces power consumption ............................... 32
PC Input Terminals connection .............................. 10 Customizing the Input labels ................................. 32
SERIAL Terminals connection ............................... 11 SET UP for MULTI DISPLAY ................................... 33
AV & COMPONENT connection ............................ 12 How to setup MULTI DISPLAY .............................. 33
RGB signal (R, G, B, HD, VD) ............................... 12 How to set the Display location number
Power ON / OFF ..................................................... 13 for each Plasma Display ....................................... 34
Basic Controls ........................................................ 14 Option F for MULTI DISPLAY ................................ 34
On-Screen Menu Displays ..................................... 16 ID Remote Control Function .................................. 35
Initial selections ..................................................... 18 SET UP for Input Signals ....................................... 36
Selecting the input signal ...................................... 18 COMPONENT / RGB IN SELECT ......................... 36
Selecting the On-Screen Menu Language ............ 18 3D Y/C FILTER – For NTSC AV images ............... 36
ASPECT Controls ................................................... 19 COLOR SYSTEM / Panasonic AUTO ................... 37
Adjusting POS. /SIZE ............................................. 20 3:2 PULLDOWN / VIDEO NR ................................ 37
MULTI PIP ................................................................ 21 SYNC .................................................................... 38
Advanced PIP.......................................................... 22 H-FREQ. (kHz) / V-FREQ. (Hz) ............................. 38
PICTURE Adjustments ........................................... 23 Options Adjustments ............................................. 39
ADVANCED SETTINGS ........................................ 24 Shipping condition ................................................. 42
SOUND Adjustment ................................................ 25 Troubleshooting ..................................................... 43
MUTE .................................................................... 25 VIDEO/COMPONENT/RGB/PC input signals ........ 44
Digital Zoom ............................................................ 26 Specifications ......................................................... 45
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FCC STATEMENT
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part
15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However,
there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user
is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced technician for help.
This device complies with Part15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:(1) This
device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
FCC CAUTION:
Pursuant to 47CFR, Part 15.21 of the FCC rules, any changes or modifications to this monitor not expressly
approved by Panasonic Corporation of North America could cause harmful interference and would void the
user’s authority to operate this device.
FCC Declaration of Conformity

Model No. TH-37PWD8UK, TH-42PWD8UK, TH-37PHD8UK, TH-42PHD8UK, TH-50PHD8UK
Responsible Party: Panasonic Corporation of North America

One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094
Contact Source: Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company
1-888-843-9788
email: consumerproducts@panasonic.com
CANADIAN NOTICE:
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Note:
Do not allow a still picture to be displayed for an extended period, as this can cause permanent after-image to
remain on the Plasma Display.
Examples of still pictures include logos, video games, computer images, teletext and images displayed in NORMAL mode.
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.
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Safety Precautions
CAUTION
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-SP37P8W-K (TH-37PWD8UK, TH-37PHD8UK),

TY-SP42P8W-K (TH-42PWD8UK, TH-42PHD8UK),
TY-SP50P8W-K (TH-50PHD8UK)
• Pedestal .................................................................... TY-ST07-K, TY-ST08-K
• Wall stand ................................................................. TY-ST42PW1
• Mobile stand ............................................................. TY-ST42PF3 (except TH-37PWD8UK, TH-37PHD8UK)
• Wall-hanging bracket (vertical) ................................. TY-WK42PV7,
TY-WK37PV3 (TH-37PWD8UK, TH-37PHD8UK)
• Wall-hanging bracket (angled) .................................. TY-WK42PR7
• Wall-hanging bracket (drawer type) .......................... TY-WK42DR1 (except TH-37PWD8UK, TH-37PHD8UK)
• Ceiling-hanging bracket ............................................ TY-CE42PS7
• BNC Component Video Terminal Board ................... TY-42TM6A
• BNC Composite Video Terminal Board..................... TY-42TM6B
• RCA Component Video Terminal Board ................... TY-42TM6Z
• RCA Composite Video Terminal Board ..................... TY-42TM6V
• RGB (Digital) Terminal Board ................................... TY-42TM6D
• RGB Active Through Terminal Board ........................ TY-42TM6G
• PC Input Terminal Board .......................................... TY-42TM6P
• Composite / Component Video Terminal Board........ TY-42TM6Y
• SDI Terminal Board................................................... TY-FB7SD
• HD-SDI Terminal Board ............................................ TY-FB7HD
• HDMI Terminal Board ............................................... TY-FB8HM
• Wireless Presentation Board .................................... TY-FB7WPU
• Touch Panel .............................................................. TY-TP42P8-S (TH-42PWD8UK, TH-42PHD8UK),
TY-TP50P8-S (TH-50PHD8UK)
Always be sure to ask a qualified technician to carry out set-up.
Small parts can present choking hazard if accidentally swallowed. Keep small parts away from young children. Discard
unneeded small parts and other objects, including packaging materials and plastic bags/sheets to prevent them from being
played with by young children, creating the potential risk of suffocation.
When using the Plasma Display Clean the power cable regularly to prevent it from
becoming dusty.
Do not bring your hands, face or objects close to the • Built-up dust on the power cord plug can increase
ventilation holes of the Plasma Display. humidity which might damage the insulation and cause
• Top of the Plasma Display is usually very hot due to the fire. Unplug the cord from the wall outlet and clean it
high temperature of exhaust air being released through with a dry cloth.
the ventilation holes. Burns or personal injuries can
happen if any body parts are brought too close. Placing This Plasma Display radiates infrared rays, therefore it
any object near the top of the display could also result in may affect other infrared communication equipment.
heat damages to the object as well as to the Display if its Install your infrared sensor in a place away from direct
ventilation holes are blocked. or reflected light from your Plasma Display.
Be sure to disconnect all cables before moving the Note:
Plasma Display. Do not allow a still picture to be displayed for an extended
• Moving the Display with its cables attached might period, as this can cause a permanent after-image to remain
damage the cables which, in turn, can cause fire or on the Plasma Display.
electric shock. Examples of still pictures include logos, video games,
computer images, teletext and images displayed in
Disconnect the power plug from the wall outlet as a NORMAL mode.
safety precaution before carrying out any cleaning.
• Electric shocks can result if this is not done.
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Safety Precautions / Maintenance
WARNING
Setup Do not handle the power cord plug with wet hands.
• Doing so may cause electric shocks.
Do not place the Plasma Display on sloped or unstable
surfaces. Do not do anything that might damage the power cable.
• The Plasma Display may fall off or tip over. When disconnecting the power cable, hold the plug,
not the cable.
Do not place any objects on top of the Plasma
• Do not make any modifications, place heavy objects on,
Display.
place near hot objects, heat, bend, twist or forcefully
• If water spills onto the Plasma Display or foreign objects
pull the power cable. Doing so may cause damage to
get inside it, a short-circuit may occur which could
the power cable which can cause fire or electric shock.
result in fire or electric shock. If any foreign objects get
If damage to the cable is suspected, have it repaired at
inside the Plasma Display, please consult an Authorized
an Authorized Service Center.
Service Center.
If the Plasma Display will not be used for a long period
Do not cover the ventilation holes.
of time, unplug the power cord from the wall outlet.
• Doing so may cause the Plasma Display to overheat,
which can cause fire or damage to the Plasma
Display. If problems occur during use
If a problem occurs (such as no picture or no sound),
If using the pedestal (optional accessory), leave a space
or if smoke or an abnormal odor is detected from the
of 3 15/16” (10 cm) or more at the top, left and right, 1 31/32”
Plasma Display, unplug the power cord immediately.
(5 cm) or more at the bottom, and 2 3/4” (7 cm) or more at
• Continuous use of the Display under these conditions
the rear. If using some other setting-up method, leave a
might cause fire or permanent damage to the unit.
space of 3 15/16” (10 cm) or more at the top, bottom, left
Have the Display evaluated at an Authorized Service
and right, and 2 3/8” (6 cm) or more at the rear.
Center. Services to the Display by any unauthorized
personnel are strongly discouraged due to its high
AC Power Supply Cord voltage dangerous nature.
The Plasma Display is designed to operate on 120 V
If water or foreign objects get inside the Plasma Display,
AC, 50/60 Hz.
if the Plasma Display is dropped, or if the cabinet
Securely insert the power cord plug as far as it will becomes damaged, disconnect the power cord plug
go. immediately.
• If the plug is not fully inserted, heat may be generated • A short may occur, which could cause fire. Contact an
which could cause fire. If the plug is damaged or the Authorized Service Center for any repairs that need to be
wall socket plate is loose, they should not be used. made.
Maintenance
The front of the display panel has been specially treated. Wipe the panel surface gently using only a cleaning
cloth or a soft, lint-free cloth.
• If the surface is particularly dirty, wipe with a soft, lint-free cloth which has been soaked in pure water or water to which
a small amount of neutral detergent has been added, and then wipe it evenly with a dry cloth of the same type until the
surface is dry.
• Do not scratch or hit the surface of the panel with fingernails or other hard objects, otherwise the surface may become
damaged. Furthermore, avoid contact with volatile substances such as insect sprays, solvents and thinner, otherwise
the quality of the surface may be adversely affected.
If the cabinet becomes dirty, wipe it with a soft, dry cloth.
• If the cabinet is particularly dirty, soak the cloth in water to which a small amount of neutral detergent has been added
and then wring the cloth dry. Use this cloth to wipe the cabinet, and then wipe it dry with a dry cloth.
• Do not allow any detergent to come into direct contact with the surface of the Plasma Display. If water droplets get
inside the unit, operating problems may result.
• Avoid contact with volatile substances such as insect sprays, solvents and thinner, otherwise the quality of the cabinet
surface may be adversely affected or the coating may peel off. Furthermore, do not leave it for long periods in contact
with articles made from rubber or PVC.
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Accessories
Accessories Supplied
Check that you have the Accessories and items shown
Operating Remote Control Batteries for the Warranty
Instruction book Transmitter Remote Control
EUR7636070R Transmitter
(2 × AA Size)
Fixing bands × 2 AC cord
Remote Control Batteries

Requires two AA batteries.
1. Turn the transmitter face down. 2. Install the batteries as shown in the 3. Replace the cover and slide in
Press and slide off the battery battery compartment. reverse until the lock snaps.
cover. (Polarity + or – must match the
markings in the compartment.)
+
-
+
-
“AA” 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.
Disposal of batteries should be in an environment-friendly manner.
Observe the following precautions:
1. Batteries should 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 the remote control acts sporadically or stops operating the Plasma Display.
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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.
(Example: TH-42PWD8UK)
Speakers (Optional accessories)
1
2 1
SPEAKERS
Terminals (L)
SPEAKERS
AC cord connection (see page 13)
2
Terminals (R)
– AC cord fixing
1. Open the clamper. 2. I n s e r t t h e A C c o r d 3. Slide up the clamper and fix 4. Insert the point of the
and close the clamper the AC cord plug securely. fixed clamper into the
securely. When loosen small hole on the lower
the clamper: right of
the back
cover as
necessary.
Clamper AC cord
Note: The power plug in the illustration may not be the type fitted to your set.
– Cable fixing bands

Secure any excess cables with bands as required.
Pass the attached cable To secure cables connected to Terminals, wrap the cable fixing band around them then
fixing band through the pass the pointed end through the locking block, as shown in the figure.
clip as shown in the While ensuring there is sufficient slack in cables to minimize stress (especially
figure. in the power cord), firmly bind all cables with the supplied fixing band.
To tighten: To loosen:
Push the catch
Pull
1 2 Pull
R AUDIO L VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT R AUDIO L PR/CR/R PB/CB/B Y/G

IN AUDIO
S VIDEO IN AV COMPONENT/RGB IN
SLOT1 SLOT2 SLOT3 PC IN SERIAL
Optional Terminal AV Terminals COMPONENT/RGB IN From EXTERNAL From SERIAL

Board Insert Slot (see page 12) and Audio IN Terminals monitor terminal on Terminal on Computer
(covered) (see page 12) Computer (see page 10) (see page 11)
Notes:
• At factory shipment, Terminal boards are installed in SLOT 2 and SLOT 3.
• TH-37PWD8UK / TH-37PHD8UK have two slots only.
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Connections
PC Input Terminals connection

COMPUTER
AUDIO
PC IN
TH-42PWD8
Conversion adapter
(if necessary)
D-sub 15p
RGB
PC cable
Audio Stereo plug
Connect a cable which matches

the audio output terminal on the computer.
Notes:
• Due to space limitations, occasionally you may have trouble connecting D-sub 15P cable with ferrite core to PC input
Terminal.
• Computer signals which can be input are those with a horizontal scanning frequency of 15 to 110 kHz and vertical scanning
frequency of 48 to 120 Hz. (However, the image will not be displayed properly if the signals exceed 1,200 lines.)
• The display resolution is a maximum of 640 × 480 dots (TH-37PWD8UK, TH-42PWD8UK), 768 × 720 dots (TH-37PHD8UK),
768 × 768 dots (TH-42PHD8UK), 1,024 × 768 dots (TH-50PHD8UK) when the aspect mode is set to “NORMAL”, and 852
× 480 dots (TH-37PWD8UK, TH-42PWD8UK), 1,024 × 720 dots (TH-37PHD8UK), 1,024 × 768 dots (TH-42PHD8UK),
1,366 × 768 dots (TH-50PHD8UK) when the aspect mode is set to “FULL”. If the display resolution exceeds these
maximums, it may not be possible to show fine detail with sufficient clarity.
• 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.
• Some PC models cannot be connected to the set.
• There is no need to use an adapter for computers with DOS/V compatible D-sub 15P terminal.
• The computer shown in the illustration is for example purposes only.
• Additional equipment and cables shown are not supplied with this set.
• Do not set the horizontal and vertical scanning frequencies for PC signals which are above or below the specified
frequency range.
• Component Input is possible with the pin 1, 2, 3 of the D-sub 15P Connector.
Signal Names for D-sub 15P Connector

Pin No. Signal Name Pin No. Signal Name Pin No. Signal Name
11 12 13 14 15 1 R (PR/CR) 6 GND (Ground) 11 GND (Ground)
6 7 8 9 10 2 G (Y) 7 GND (Ground) 12 SDA
1 2 3 4 5
3 B (PB/CB) 8 GND (Ground) 13 HD/SYNC
4 GND (Ground) 9 NC (not connected) 14 VD
Pin Layout for PC Input
Terminal 5 GND (Ground) 10 GND (Ground) 15 SCL
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Connections
SERIAL Terminals connection

The SERIAL terminal is used when the Plasma Display is controlled by a computer.
COMPUTER
6 7 8 9
1 2 3 4 5
SERIAL
RS-232C Straight cable Pin layout for RS-232C
D-sub 9p
Notes:
• Use the RS-232C cable to connect the computer to the Plasma Display.
• The computer shown is for example purposes only.
• 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 RS-232C Conversion cable

Signal level RS-232C compliant D-sub 9-pin female Details
Synchronization method Asynchronous 2 RXD
Baud rate 9600 bps 3 TXD
Parity None 5 GND
Character length 8 bits 4 • 6 Non use
Stop bit 1 bit 7
Shorted
Flow control - 8
1 • 9 NC
Basic format for control data Command

The transmission of control data from the computer Command Parameter Control details
starts with a STX signal, followed by the command, PON None Power ON
the parameters, and lastly an ETX signal in that order. POF None Power OFF
If there are no parameters, then the parameter signal AVL ** Volume 00 - 63
does not need to be sent. 0 Audio MUTE OFF
AMT
1 Audio MUTE ON
STX C1 C2 C3 : P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 ETX IMS None Input select (toggle)
SL1 Slot1 input
Colon Parameter(s) End SL2 Slot2 input
Start 3-character (1 - 5 bytes) (03h)
SL3 Slot3 input
(02h) command (3 bytes)
PC1 PC input
DAM None Screen mode select (toggle)
Notes: NORM NORMAL (4 : 3)
• If multiple commands are transmitted, be sure to wait ZOOM ZOOM
for the response for the first command to come from FULL FULL
this unit before sending the next command. JUST JUST
• If an incorrect command is sent by mistake, this unit will SELF Panasonic AUTO
send an “ER401” command back to the computer.
With the power off, this display responds to PON command only.
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Connections
AV & COMPONENT connection

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
RR
Example of input signal source
PB
Y, PB, PR,
DVD OUT RCA-BNC
Y adapter
plug
L
Digital TV-SET-TOP-BOX
(DTV-STB) AUDIO
R
OUT
R AUDIO L VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT R AUDIO L PR/CR/R PB/CB/B Y/G

IN
S VIDEO IN COMPONENT/RGB IN
SLOT1 SLOT2 SLOT3 PC IN
Example of input signal source
S VIDEO VCR MONITOR
VIDEO IN
CAMCORDER
VCR
R L S VIDEO VIDEO
AUDIO OUT OUT
OUT
Notes:
• Change the “COMPONENT/RGB-IN SELECT” setting in the “SET UP” menu to “COMPONENT”. (see page 36)
• Additional equipment, cables and adapter plugs shown are not supplied with this set.
RGB signal (R, G, B, HD, VD)

Computer RGB Camcorder
or
VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT R AUDIO L PR/CR/R PB/CB/B Y/G
COMPONENT/RGB IN
Notes:
• Change the “COMPONENT/RGB-IN SELECT” setting in the “SET UP” menu to “RGB”. (see page 36)
• Additional equipment, cables and adapter plugs shown are not supplied with this set.
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Power ON / OFF
Connecting the AC cord plug to the Plasma Display.
Fix the AC cord plug securely to the Plasma Display

with the clamper. (see page 9)
Connecting the plug to the Wall Outlet
Press the Power switch on the Plasma Display to turn the set
on: Power-On.
Power Indicator: Green
TH-42PWD8
INPUT MENU -/ VOL +/ ENTER/
Power Indicator
Example: The screen below is displayed for a while after the
Plasma Display is turned on. (setting condition is an
example.) TH-42PWD8
Remote Control
Sensor
When the POWER is turned on for the first OSD Language From the second time on, the screen
time, the LANGUAGE selection screen is English (UK)
shown below is displayed for a while
displayed. Deutsch (setting condition is an example).
Français
From the second time on, language selection
Italiano PC
can be done from the setup menu. (see
Español F ULL
page 18) ENGLISH (US)
Select the desired language using the or

button and press the ACTION ( ) button. Русский
Select Set
Press the button on the remote control to turn the Plasma Display off.
Power Indicator: Red (standby)
Press the button on the remote control to turn the Plasma Display on.
Power Indicator: Green
Turn the power to the Plasma Display off by pressing the switch on the unit,
when the Plasma Display is on or in standby mode.
Note:
During operation of the power management function, the power indicator turns
orange in the power off state.
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Basic Controls
Remote control sensor
Volume Adjustment
Volume Up “+” Down “–”
When the menu screen is
displayed:
“+” : press to move the cursor up
“–” : press to move the cursor down
TH-42PWD8
(see page 16)
Enter / Aspect button

INPUT MENU -/ VOL +/ ENTER/ (see page 16, 19)
Main Power On / Off Switch MENU Screen ON / OFF

Each time the MENU button is pressed, the menu screen
Power Indicator will switch. (see page 16)
The Power Indicator will light. Normal Viewing PICTURE SETUP
• Power-OFF .... Indicator not illuminated (The unit
SOUND POS. /SIZE
will still consume some power
as long as the power cord is still
inserted into the wall outlet.) INPUT button
• Standby ......... Red (INPUT1, INPUT2, INPUT3 and PC IN selection)
• Power-ON ...... Green (see page 18)
• DPMS .............Orange (With PC input signal
and during operation of PC’s
screensaver.)
N button (see page 20, 23, 24, 25)
POS. /SIZE button (see page 20)
PICTURE button (see page 23)
INPUT button
(INPUT1, INPUT2, INPUT3 and PC IN selection)
SURROUND button Press to select INPUT1, INPUT2, INPUT3 and PC IN input
The surround setting switches on and off each time SLOTS sequentially. (see page 18)
the SURROUND button is pressed.
The benefits of surround sound are enormous. You Sound mute On / Off (see page 25)
can be completely enveloped in sound; just as if
you were at a concert hall or cinema. Numeric buttons (see page 35, 41)
Note:
The surround settings are memorized separately ASPECT button
for each AUDIO MENU (STANDARD, DYNAMIC, Press to adjust the aspect. (see page 19)
CLEAR).
ON OFF
MULTI Window buttons (see page 21)
SURROUND ON
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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 13).
Press ON to turn the Plasma Display On, from Standby mode. Press OFF to turn the Plasma Display Off
to Standby mode.
POSITION buttons R button (see page 17)

Press the R button to return to previous menu screen.
ACTION button Status button

Press to make
Press the “Status” button to display the current system status.
selections.
PC 1
NORMAL 1 Input label
SOUND button 2
2 Aspect mode (see page 19)
(see page 25) 3 Off timer
The off timer indicator is
OFF TIMER 90 3 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 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 43), this function is not the perfect solution to after-image.
Channel Adjustment
This button cannot be used for this model.
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 35)
Digital Zoom (see page 26)
Press to access
Digital Zoom.
This displays an enlargement of the designated part of the displayed

image.
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On-Screen Menu Displays
The MENU button on the unit can also be
To PICTURE adjust menu pressed. 1 Press to select .
(see page 23)
PICTURE 1/2
NORMALIZE NORMAL INPUT MENU -/ VOL +/ ENTER/
PICTURE MENU STANDARD

PICTURE 25
BRIGHTNESS 0 Each time the MENU button is pressed, the [ from the unit ]
COLOR 0
TINT 0 menu screen will switch.
SHARPNESS 3 Normal Viewing PICTURE SETUP
SOUND POS. /SIZE
PICTURE 2/2
1 2
COLOR TEMP NORMAL 1 Press to select.
COLOR MANAGEMENT OFF
ADVANCED SETTINGS ON 2 Press to access each adjust
screen.
Press to select
“ON”.
Press to enter SET UP 1/2

ADVANCED
SETTINGS. SIGNAL
COMPONENT/RGB-IN SELECT
To ADVANCED SETTINGS RGB
(see page 23, 24) INPUT LABEL PC
POWER SAVE OFF
ADVANCED SETTINGS STANDBY SAVE OFF
POWER MANAGEMENT OFF
NORMALIZE NORMAL AUTO POWER OFF OFF
BLACK EXTENSION 0 OSD LANGUAGE ENGLISH (US)
INPUT LEVEL 0
W/B HIGH R 0
W/B HIGH B 0
W/B LOW R 0
W/B LOW B 0
GAMMA 2.2
AGC OFF
To POS. /SIZE adjust menu (see

page 20) SET UP 2/2
During “VIDEO (S VIDEO)”, SCREENSAVER

“COMPONENT” and “DVI” input MULTI DISPLAY SETUP
SET UP TIMER
signal. PRESENT TIME SETUP
POS. /SIZE
NORMALIZE NORMAL
H-POS
H-SIZE
V-POS To SOUND adjust menu
V-SIZE
(see page 25)
During “RGB/PC” input signal. SOUND
POS. /SIZE NORMALIZE NORMAL
AUDIO MENU STANDARD
NORMALIZE NORMAL
BASS 0
H-POS
MID 0
H-SIZE
TREBLE 0
V-POS
BALANCE 0
V-SIZE
SURROUND OFF
CLOCK PHASE
AUDIO OUT (PIP) MAIN
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On-Screen Menu Displays
2 Press to access [ from the unit ]

each adjust
screen.
Press the R button to return
to previous menu.
Press to return to next menu screen.
To SIGNAL screen for VIDEO To SIGNAL screen for To SIGNAL screen for RGB To SIGNAL screen for DVI
(S VIDEO) (see page 36, 37) COMPONENT (see page 37) (see page 37, 38) (see page 37, 38)
SIGNAL [ VIDEO ] SIGNAL [ COMPONENT ] SIGNAL [ RGB ] SIGNAL [ Digital ]
3D Y/C FILTER (NTSC) ON 3 : 2 PULLDOWN OFF SYNC AUTO 3 : 2 PULLDOWN OFF

COLOR SYSTEM AUTO VIDEO NR OFF 3 : 2 PULLDOWN OFF VIDEO NR OFF
3 : 2 PULLDOWN OFF VIDEO NR OFF H-FREQ. 33.8 kHz
Panasonic AUTO (4 : 3) NORMAL H-FREQ. 33.8 kHz V-FREQ. 60.0 Hz
VIDEO NR OFF V-FREQ. 60.0 Hz
Note: “SIGNAL” setup menu displays a different setting condition for each input signal. (see page 18)
To setup SCREENSAVER
(See page 29-31)
SCREENSAVER Press to select START TIME/ FINISH TIME (When TIME OF DAY
PRESENT TIME OF DAY 99:99 is selected).
START
FUNCTION WHITE BAR SCROLL Press to select SHOW DURATION/ SAVER DURATION (When
MODE TIME OF DAY INTERVAL is selected). SCREENSAVER
START TIME 6:15
FINISH TIME 12:30 PRESENT TIME OF DAY 99:99
SIDE BAR ADJUST BRIGHT START
WOBBLING OFF FUNCTION WHITE BAR SCROLL
PEAK LIMIT OFF TIME OF DAY
MODE
Press to set up. START TIME 6:15
SCREENSAVER FINISH TIME 12:30
PRESENT TIME OF DAY 99:99 SIDE BAR ADJUST BRIGHT
START WOBBLING OFF
FUNCTION WHITE BAR SCROLL PEAK LIMIT OFF
MODE INTERVAL
SHOW DURATION 6:15
SAVER DURATION 12:30
SIDE BAR ADJUST BRIGHT SCREENSAVER
WOBBLING OFF Press the R button to return to PRESENT TIME OF DAY 99:99
PEAK LIMIT OFF
“SET UP” menu. START
FUNCTION WHITE BAR SCROLL
To setup MULTIDISPLAY screen. MODE INTERVAL
SHOW DURATION 6:15
(See page 33) SAVER DURATION 12:30
MULTI DISPLAY SETUP SIDE BAR ADJUST BRIGHT
WOBBLING OFF
PEAK LIMIT OFF
MULTI DISPLAY SETUP OFF
ARRANGEMENT 2×2
LOCATION A1
To SET UP TIMER selection Press to select POWER ON SET UP TIMER

screen. (see page 27, 28) TIME / POWER OFF TIME. PRESENT TIME OF DAY 99:99
SET UP TIMER
POWER ON FUNCTION OFF
PRESENT TIME OF DAY 99:99
POWER ON TIME 0:00
POWER ON FUNCTION OFF POWER OFF FUNCTION OFF
POWER ON TIME 0:00 Press to set up POWER POWER OFF TIME 0:00
POWER OFF FUNCTION OFF ON TIME / POWER OFF
POWER OFF TIME 0:00
TIME.
To PRESENT TIME SETUP. SET UP TIMER
(see page 27) PRESENT TIME OF DAY 99:99
PRESENT TIME SETUP POWER ON FUNCTION OFF

PRESENT TIME OF DAY 99:99 POWER ON TIME 0:00
SET Press the R button to return to POWER OFF FUNCTION OFF
POWER OFF TIME 0:00
PRESENT TIME OF DAY 99:99 “SET UP” menu.
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Initial selections
Selecting the input signal
Select the input signals to be connected by installing the optional Terminal Boards.
Press to select the input signal to be played back from

the equipment which has been connected to the Plasma
Display.
Input signals will change as follows:

• TH-37PWD8UK, TH-37PHD8UK
INPUT1 INPUT2 PC IN
• TH-42PWD8UK, TH-42PHD8UK, TH-50PHD8UK

INPUT1 INPUT2 INPUT3 PC IN
Notes:
• Selecting is also possible by pressing the INPUT button on the unit. TH-42PWD8
• Input terminal will not be selected if the terminal board is not installed into the SLOT.
• Select to match the signals from the source connected to the component/RGB input
terminals. (see page 36)
• In 2 screen display, the same input mode cannot be selected for the main picture and
sub picture. INPUT MENU -/ VOL +/ ENTER/
Selecting the On-Screen Menu Language
Press to display the SET UP menu.
Press to select OSD LANGUAGE.
Press to select your preferred language.
Selectable languages
SET UP 1/2
SIGNAL
English(UK) COMPONENT/RGB-IN SELECT
Deutsch RGB
Français INPUT LABEL PC
Italiano POWER SAVE OFF
Español STANDBY SAVE OFF
ENGLISH(US)
AUTO POWER OFF OFF
.......(Chinese) OSD LANGUAGE ENGLISH (US)
.......(Japanese)
Русский .......(Russian)
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ASPECT Controls
The Plasma Display will allow you to enjoy viewing the picture at its maximum size, including wide screen cinema format
picture.
Press repeatedly to move through the aspect options:

NORMAL ZOOM FULL
[from the unit] Panasonic AUTO JUST
The aspect mode changes each time the ENTER button

INPUT MENU -/ VOL +/ ENTER/ is pressed.
[During MULTI PIP Operations]

• Picture and Picture, Picture in Picture : NORMAL FULL
• Others : Aspect switching is not possible.
Notes:
• For PC signal input, the mode switches between “NORMAL”, “ZOOM” and “FULL” only.
• For a 1125 (1080) / 60i · 50i · 24p · 25p · 30p · 24sF, 1250 (1080) / 50i, 750 (720) / 60p · 50p signal input, the mode is
set to “FULL” mode, and switching is not possible.
• Panasonic AUTO can be selected only during Video signal input.
• The aspect mode is memorized separately for each input terminal.
Mode Picture Explanation

4 NORMAL will display a 4:3 picture at its standard 4:3 size.
NORMAL
NORMAL 3
4 16 ZOOM mode magnifies the central section of the picture.

ZOOM
ZOOM 3 9
4 16 FULL will display the picture at its maximum size but with slight
FULL
elongation.
FULL 3 9
4 16 JUST mode will display a 4:3 picture at its maximum size but with aspect
JUST
correction applied to the center of the screen so that elongation is only
JUST 3 9 apparent at the left and right edges of the screen. The size of the picture
will depend on the original signal.
4 16 The display will automatically become enlarged (depending on the

Panasonic AUTO
picture source), allowing you to view the picture at its maximum size.
3 9 Notes:
• 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
Panasonic For an elongated image Image is expanded program material, such as stock market data screens, may occasionally
AUTO 4 Changes in cause the image size to change unexpectedly. When viewing such
accordance with the programs, it is recommended that the ASPECT be set to NORMAL.
3 Panasonic AUTO • If adjusting the PICTURE V-POS/V-SIZE in Panasonic AUTO with FULL
mode setting (see mode, the adjustment is not memorized. When exiting the mode, the
page 37). screen will return to a former adjustment.
For a 4:3 image
Note: Do not allow the picture to be displayed in NORMAL mode for an extended period, as this can cause a permanent
after-image to remain on the Plasma Display Panel.
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Adjusting POS. /SIZE
1 Press to display the POS. /SIZE menu.
2 Press to select H-POS / H-SIZE / V-POS / V-SIZE /

CLOCK PHASE.
Press to adjust POS. /SIZE.

3
During “VIDEO (S VIDEO)”,

“COMPONENT” and “DVI” input signal.
4 Press to exit from adjust mode. POS. /SIZE
NORMALIZE NORMAL
H-POS
Notes: H-SIZE
• Adjustment details are memorized separately for different input signal formats V-POS
(Adjustments for component signals are memorized for 525 (480) / 60i · 60p, 625 V-SIZE
(575) / 50i · 50p, 1125 (1080) / 60i · 50i · 24p · 25p · 30p · 24sF, 1250 (1080) / 50i,
750 (720) / 60p · 50p each, and RGB/PC/DVI signals are memorized for each During “RGB / PC” input signal.
frequency.) POS. /SIZE
• If a “Cue” or “Rew” signal from a VCR or DVD player is received, the picture position
NORMALIZE NORMAL
will shift up or down. This picture position movement cannot be controlled by the
H-POS
POS. /SIZE function. H-SIZE
• If adjusting the PICTURE V-POS / V-SIZE in Panasonic AUTO with FULL mode, V-POS
the adjustment is not memorized. When exiting the mode, the screen will return V-SIZE
to a former adjustment. CLOCK PHASE
H-POS Adjust the horizontal position. H-SIZE Adjust the horizontal size.
V-POS Adjust the vertical position. V-SIZE Adjust the vertical size.
CLOCK PHASE Eliminate the flickering and distortion.

(RGB/PC in mode)
Helpful Hint ( / NORMALIZE Normalization)

While the 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 “NORMALIZE”, then all adjustment values are returned to the factory settings.
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MULTI PIP
Press repeatedly.
Each time pressing this button main picture and sub picture will be displayed
as follows bellow.
[Picture and Picture] [Picture out Picture] [Picture in Picture]

Main picture Sub picture Main picture Sub picture Main picture Sub picture
MULTI MULTI MULTI
PIP PIP PIP
Normal
Viewing A B A B A
B
SWAP SWAP SWAP
Press to swap main

picture and sub picture. B A B A B
A
[Example] Main picture label is bright Sub picture label is bright
PC1 SELECT PC1
Press to select the input mode.

VIDEO2 VIDEO2
Under main Picture and sub picture display, select A A

the picture which you would like to change input B B
modes. Input modes switching is possible
Main picture label is changed Sub picture label is changed
Press to change input signal.

VIDEO2 PC1
VIDEO1 VIDEO2
C A
B D
Picture is changed
Press to move the sub picture.

Each time the location of the sub picture will be moved.
Notes:
• This button is effective only in the picture in picture.
• The sub picture may be hidden by the on screen display, depending on its position.
Notes:
• Sound output is from the picture which is selected in Audio OUT(PIP) (See page 25).
• In 2 screen display, the same input mode cannot be selected for the main picture and sub picture.
• The main picture and sub picture are processed by different circuits, resulting in a slight difference in the clarity of the
pictures. There may also be a difference in the picture quality of the sub picture depending on the type of signals displayed
on the main picture and depending on the 2-picture display mode.
• Due to the small dimensions of the sub pictures, these sub pictures cannot be shown in detail.
• Computer screen picture is displayed in a simplified format, and it may not be possible to discern details on them
satisfactorily.
• Following combinations of two analog signals cannot be displayed simultaneously for TH-37PWD8UK and TH-42PWD8UK;
Component - Component, Component - PC (RGB), PC (RGB) - Component, PC (RGB) - PC (RGB)
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Advanced PIP
1 Press to display the Setup menu.
2 Press to select “OSD Language”.
3 Press and hold until the Options menu is displayed.
Press to select Advanced PIP.

4
Options 1/2
Off-timer function Enable

Onscreen display On
Press to adjust the menu.
5
Initial INPUT Off
Off : Sets normal two screen display mode Initial VOL level Off 0
Maximum VOL level Off 0
(see page 21). INPUT lock Off
On : Sets Advanced PIP mode. Studio W/B Off
Advanced PIP Off
Press to confirm. Display size Off
One screen Advanced PIP

6 Press to exit from
Options menu.
Sub screen Main screen
Notes:
• Advanced PIP corresponding signal
Sub screen Main screen
NTSC, PAL, SECAM (tuner, video) 640x480@60Hz, 852x480@60Hz, 1024x768@60Hz,
525i, 525p, 625i, 625p, 750/60p, 750/50p, 1125/60i, 1125/50i, 1366x768@60Hz (RGB, DVI, HDMI)
1250/50i (Component Video, RGB, DVI, SDI, HDMI) 1280x768@60Hz (DVI)
• Sound output is from the picture which is selected in Audio OUT (PIP) (See page 25).
• In 2 screen display, the same input mode cannot be selected for the main picture and sub picture.
• The main picture and sub picture are processed by different circuits, resulting in a slight difference in the clarity of the
pictures. There may also be a difference in the picture quality of the sub picture depending on the type of signals displayed
on the main picture and depending on the 2-picture display mode.
• Due to the small dimensions of the sub pictures, these sub pictures cannot be shown in detail.
• Computer screen picture is displayed in a simplified format, and it may not be possible to discern details on them
satisfactorily.
• Following combinations of two analog signals cannot be displayed simultaneously for TH-37PWD8UK and TH-42PWD8UK;
Component - Component, Component - PC (RGB), PC (RGB) - Component, PC (RGB) - PC (RGB)
• Refer to each board's operating instruction for DVI, SDI, HDMI's corresponding signals.
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PICTURE Adjustments
1 Press to display the PICTURE menu.
2 Select to adjust each item.

Press to select the menu to adjust.
Select the desired level by looking at the picture behind

the menu.
PICTURE 1/2
NORMALIZE NORMAL Press the left or right

button to switch between modes.
PICTURE MENU STANDARD
PICTURE 25 STANDARD
BRIGHTNESS 0 CINEMA DYNAMIC
COLOR 0
TINT 0 STANDARD
SHARPNESS 3 For viewing in standard (evening lighting) environments.
This menu selects the normal levels of BRIGHTNESS
and PICTURE.
PICTURE 2/2
DYNAMIC
COLOR TEMP NORMAL
COLOR MANAGEMENT OFF
For viewing in brighter environments.
ADVANCED SETTINGS ON This menu selects higher than normal levels of
BRIGHTNESS and PICTURE.
Press to select “ON”. CINEMA

Ideal for movies.
Press to enter
Advanced Settings.
Note:
If you would like to change the picture and color of the selected
ADVANCED SETTINGS ON
PICTURE menu to something else, adjust using the items in
Enables fine picture adjustment at a
the PICTURE menu. (see next page)
professional level (see next page).
ADVANCED SETTINGS
NORMALIZE NORMAL
BLACK EXTENSION 0 Press the left or right button to switch between modes.
INPUT LEVEL 0
W/B HIGH R 0 NORMAL COOL WARM
W/B HIGH B 0
W/B LOW R 0
W/B LOW B 0
GAMMA 2.2
AGC OFF COLOR MANAGEMENT ON
ADVANCED SETTINGS OFF Enables vivid color adjustment automatically.
Displays images with settings of the
PICTURE menu.

While the “PICTURE” menu is displayed, if either the N button on the remote control is pressed at any time or the ACTION
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PICTURE Adjustments
Item Effect Adjustments Notes:

• “COLOR” and “TINT” settings cannot be
PICTURE Adjusts the proper picture contrast. adjusted for “RGB/PC” and “DVI” input
Less More signal.
Adjusts for easier viewing of dark • You can change the level of each function
BRIGHTNESS pictures such as night scenes and (PICTURE, BRIGHTNESS, COLOR, TINT,
Darker Brighter SHARPNESS) for each PICTURE MENU.
black hair.
• The setting details for STANDARD,
COLOR Adjusts color saturation. DYNAMIC and CINEMA respectively
Less More
are memorized separately for each input
terminal.
TINT Adjusts for natural flesh tones. • The “TINT” setting can be adjusted
Reddish Greenish
for NTSC signal only during “VIDEO
(S VIDEO)” input signal.
SHARPNESS Adjusts picture sharpness.
Less More • In PICTURE, there is not a noticeable
change even when contrast is increased
with a bright picture or reduced with a dark
picture.
ADVANCED SETTINGS
Item Effect Details
BLACK
Adjusts the dark shades of the image in gradation.
EXTENSION Less More
INPUT Adjustment of parts which are extremely bright and hard to see.
LEVEL Less More (This cannot be adjusted when the input signal is DVI.)
W/B HIGH R Adjusts the white balance for light red areas.
Less More
W/B HIGH B Adjusts the white balance for light blue areas.
Less More
W/B LOW R Adjusts the white balance for dark red areas.
Less More
W/B LOW B Adjusts the white balance for dark blue areas.
Less More
GAMMA S CURVE 2.0 2.2 2.5

Down Up
AGC Increases the brightness of dark signal automatically.

OFF ON
Notes:
• Carry out “W/B” adjustment as follows.
1. Adjust the white balance of the bright sections using the “W/B HIGH R” and “W/B HIGH B” settings.
2. Adjust the white balance of the dark sections using the “W/B LOW R” and “W/B LOW B” settings.
3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 to adjust.
Steps 1 and 2 affect each other’s settings, so repeat each step in turn to make the adjustment.
• The adjustment values are memorized separately for each input terminal.
• The adjustment range values should be used as an adjustment reference.

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 “NORMALIZE”, then all adjustment values are returned to the
factory settings.
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SOUND Adjustment
1
Press to display the SOUND menu.
2 Select to adjust each item.
Press to select the menu to adjust.
Select the desired level by listening to the sound.
BASS SOUND STANDARD Emits the original sound.

Adjusts low pitch sounds
NORMALIZE NORMAL
MID AUDIO MENU STANDARD
Adjusts normal sounds BASS 0 DYNAMIC Accentuates sharp sound.
MID 0
TREBLE TREBLE 0
Adjusts pitch sounds BALANCE 0 CLEAR Attenuates human voice.
SURROUND OFF
BALANCE AUDIO OUT (PIP) MAIN
Adjusts left and right volumes
SURROUND MAIN Selects Main INPUT1 (When Main picture
Select On or Off picture sound. sound is chosen.)
PC
A
B
SUB Selects PIP frame INPUT1
(When PIP frame
sound. PC
sound is chosen.)
A
B
Musical note is displayed on right side of the audio output screen label.
Notes:
• Press the SURROUND button to directly turn the surround effect ON and OFF. (see page 15)
• BASS, MID, TREBLE and SURROUND settings are memorized separately for each AUDIO MENU.

While the “SOUND” menu is displayed, if either the N button on the remote control is pressed at any time or the ACTION
MUTE
Useful when answering the phone or receiving unexpected visitors.
Press this button to mute the sound.

Press again to reactivate sound. Sound is also reactivated when power is turned off or
volume level is changed.
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Digital Zoom
This displays an enlargement of the designated part of the displayed image.
1 Display the “Operation Guide”.
EXIT
Press to access Digital Zoom.
The “Operation Guide” will be displayed. 1
During Digital Zoom, only the following buttons can be operated.

[Remote control] [Unit]
VOL button
VOL button
MUTE button
SURROUND button
OFF TIMER button
2 Select the area of the image to be enlarged.

Press on the enlargement location to select.
The cursor will move.
EXIT
2
1
3 Select the magnification required for the enlarged display.

Each time this is pressed, the magnification factor changes.
This is shown in the image being displayed.
×1 ×2 ×3 ×4
4 Return to normal display (quit Digital Zoom).
Press to exit from the Digital Zoom.
Notes:
• When power goes OFF (including “Off Timer” operation), Digital Zoom terminates.
• The Digital Zoom function cannot be selected while in the following operation state:
“Multi-viewer” (Picture in Picture, Picture out Picture, Picture and Picture) operation. (see page 21)
• While Digital Zoom is in operation, “Adjusting POS. /SIZE” cannot be used.
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PRESENT TIME SETUP / SET UP TIMER
The timer can switch the Plasma Display ON or OFF.
Before attempting Timer Set, confirm the PRESENT TIME OF DAY and adjust if necessary.
Then set POWER ON TIME / POWER OFF TIME.
1 Press to display the SET UP menu.
SET UP 1/2
Press to select SET UP TIMER or
2 PRESENT TIME SETUP. SIGNAL
RGB
INPUT LABEL PC
POWER SAVE OFF
STANDBY SAVE OFF
Press to display the SET UP TIMER screen or AUTO POWER OFF OFF
PRESENT TIME SETUP screen. OSD LANGUAGE ENGLISH (US)
SET UP 2/2
SCREENSAVER
MULTI DISPLAY SETUP
SET UP TIMER
PRESENT TIME SETUP
PRESENT TIME SETUP

Display the PRESENT TIME SETUP screen.
To set up PRESENT TIME OF DAY, follow the procedure described below.
1 Press to select PRESENT TIME OF DAY.

PRESENT TIME SETUP
SET
Press to set up PRESENT TIME OF DAY. PRESENT TIME OF DAY 99:99
button: Forward
button: Back
Notes:
• Pressing “ ” or “ ” button once changes PRESENT TIME OF DAY 1minute.
• Pressing “ ” or “ ” button continuously changes PRESENT TIME OF DAY by 15 minutes.
2 Press to select Set.

PRESENT TIME SETUP
SET
Press to store PRESENT TIME SETUP.

Note:
Set cannot be selected unless PRESENT TIME OF DAY is set.
3 Press to exit from PRESENT TIME SETUP.
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PRESENT TIME SETUP / SET UP TIMER
SET UP TIMER
Display the SET UP TIMER SCREEN.
Press to select
1 POWER ON TIME / POWER OFF TIME.
SET UP TIMER
Press to set up POWER ON TIME / POWER OFF POWER ON FUNCTION OFF

TIME. POWER ON TIME 0:00
POWER OFF FUNCTION OFF
button: Forward POWER OFF TIME 0:00
button: Back
Notes:
• Pressing “ ” or “ ” button once changes POWER ON TIME / POWER OFF TIME
1minute.
• Pressing “ ” or “ ” button continuously changes POWER ON TIME / POWER OFF
TIME by 15 minutes.
Press to select POWER ON FUNCTION

2 / POWER OFF FUNCTION.
SET UP TIMER
Press to select ON. POWER ON FUNCTION OFF

POWER ON TIME 0:00
POWER OFF FUNCTION OFF
POWER OFF TIME 0:00
3 Press twice to exit from SET UP.
Note:
Timer function will not work unless “PRESENT TIME OF DAY” is set.
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SCREENSAVER (For preventing after-images)
Do not display a still picture, especially in NORMAL mode, for any length of time.
If the display must remain on, a SCREENSAVER should be used.
SET UP 2/2
1 Press to display the SET UP menu. SCREENSAVER
MULTI DISPLAY SETUP
SET UP TIMER
2 Press to select the SCREENSAVER. PRESENT TIME SETUP
Press to select the SCREENSAVER screen.
3
SCREENSAVER
NEGATIVE / SCROLL selection PRESENT TIME OF DAY 99:99
START
Press to select the FUNCTION. FUNCTION WHITE BAR SCROLL
MODE OFF
START TIME 6:15
FINISH TIME 12:30
Press to select the desired function. SIDE BAR ADJUST BRIGHT
WOBBLING OFF
WHITE BAR SCROLL NEGATIVE PEAK LIMIT OFF
WHITE BAR SCROLL : A white bar will scroll from left to right.
NEGATIVE : A negative image will be displayed on the screen.
SCREENSAVER
4 MODE selection START
Press to select the MODE. MODE OFF
START TIME 6:15
FINISH TIME 12:30
SIDE BAR ADJUST BRIGHT
Press to select each mode items.
WOBBLING OFF
PEAK LIMIT OFF
OFF
INTERVAL : Operates when SHOW DURATION and SAVER DURATION are

set up and those times arrive.
TIME OF DAY : Operates when START TIME and FINISH TIME are set up and
those times arrive.
ON : Operates when START is selected and the ACTION ( ) button is
pressed.
5 START setting
SCREENSAVER
When the MODE is set to ON, press to select PRESENT TIME OF DAY 99:99
START. START
MODE ON
START TIME 6:15
FINISH TIME 12:30
WOBBLING OFF
PEAK LIMIT OFF
Press to start SCREENSAVER.
The menu screen will disappear and the SCREENSAVER will be activated. To stop the
SCREENSAVER under ON, press the R button.
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SCREENSAVER (For preventing after-images)
Setup of SCREENSAVER Time

After selecting TIME OF DAY 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 SCREENSAVER SCREENSAVER
PRESENT TIME OF DAY 99:99 PRESENT TIME OF DAY 99:99 PRESENT TIME OF DAY 99:99
START START START
FUNCTION WHITE BAR SCROLL FUNCTION WHITE BAR SCROLL FUNCTION WHITE BAR SCROLL
MODE TIME OF DAY MODE INTERVAL MODE OFF
START TIME 6:15 SHOW DURATION 6:15 START TIME 6:15
FINISH TIME 12:30 SAVER DURATION 12:30 FINISH TIME 12:30
SIDE BAR ADJUST BRIGHT SIDE BAR ADJUST BRIGHT SIDE BAR ADJUST BRIGHT
WOBBLING OFF WOBBLING OFF WOBBLING OFF
PEAK LIMIT OFF PEAK LIMIT OFF PEAK LIMIT OFF
Press to select START TIME / FINISH TIME

(When TIME OF DAY is selected). SCREENSAVER
Press to select SHOW DURATION / SAVER PRESENT TIME OF DAY 99:99
DURATION (When INTERVAL is selected). START
MODE TIME OF DAY
Press to setup. START TIME 6:15
button: Forward FINISH TIME 12:30
Notes: button: Back WOBBLING OFF
• Pressing “ ” or “ ” button once changes the Time 1minute. PEAK LIMIT OFF
[However, switching occurs every 15 minutes when Periodic Time is selected.]

SCREENSAVER
• Pressing “ ” or “ ” button continuously changes the Time by 15 minutes.
SCREENSAVER SCREENSAVER START
PRESENT TIME OF DAY 99:99 PRESENT TIME OF DAY 99:99 FUNCTION WHITE BAR SCROLL
START START MODE INTERVAL
FUNCTION WHITE BAR SCROLL FUNCTION WHITE BAR SCROLL SHOW DURATION 6:15
MODE TIME OF DAY MODE INTERVAL
SAVER DURATION 12:30
START TIME 0:00 SHOW DURATION 0:00
FINISH TIME 0:00 SAVER DURATION 0:00
SIDE BAR ADJUST BRIGHT SIDE BAR ADJUST BRIGHT WOBBLING OFF
WOBBLING OFF WOBBLING OFF PEAK LIMIT OFF
PEAK LIMIT OFF PEAK LIMIT OFF
Note: Timer function will not work unless “PRESENT TIME OF DAY” is set.
Reduces screen after-image

These functions prevent the occurrence of an “after image” on the display when turned ON.
WOBBLING: Automatically shifts the display image at a dot level pitch (therefore unnoticeable to the eye) over time to
prevent after image of sharper contour of image.
PEAK LIMIT: Suppresses image contrast (peak brightness).
Note: When a still picture is viewed for an extended time, the screen may become slightly darker. (see page 43)
1 Press to display the SET UP menu.

SET UP 2/2
SCREENSAVER
2 Press to select “SCREENSAVER”. MULTI DISPLAY SETUP
SET UP TIMER
PRESENT TIME SETUP
Press to display SCREENSAVER menu. SCREENSAVER

START
Press to select “WOBBLING” or “PEAK LIMIT”.
3
MODE OFF
Press to select “ON” or “OFF”. START TIME 6:15
FINISH TIME 12:30
WOBBLING OFF
PEAK LIMIT OFF
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SCREENSAVER (For preventing after-images )
SIDE BAR ADJUST

Do not display a picture in NORMAL mode for an extended side bars
period, as this can cause an after-image to remain on the
side bars on either side of the display field.
To reduce the risk of such an after-image, change the NORMAL mode
brightness of the side bars.
after-images
This function may be applicable to the non-picture area.

Non picture area
A B
Picture out Picture Picture and Picture
Display the SCREENSAVER screen.

(Refer to the previous page, operation guide steps 1 and 2)
1 Press to select the SIDE BAR ADJUST.

SCREENSAVER
START
Press to select OFF, DARK, MID, BRIGHT. FUNCTION WHITE BAR SCROLL
OFF DARK MID BRIGHT MODE OFF
START TIME 6:15
FINISH TIME 12:30
WOBBLING OFF
PEAK LIMIT OFF
2
Press to exit from SCREENSAVER.
Notes:
• To reduce the occurrence of after-images, set the SIDE BAR ADJUST to BRIGHT.
• The side bar may flash (alternate black/white) depending on the picture being shown on the screen. Using Cinema mode
will reduce such flashing.
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Reduces power consumption
• POWER SAVE: When this function is turned ON, luminous level of the Plasma Display is suppressed, so
power consumption is reduced.
• STANDBY SAVE: When this function is turned ON, power consumption of the microcomputer is reduced
during power supply standby (see page 13-15), so standby power of the set is reduced.
• POWER MANAGEMENT: The unit power supply is turned ON or OFF depending on whether or not there is a signal
during PC input mode.
This function is enabled when it is turned ON. (Only during input from PC(Mini D-sub)
terminal)
• AUTO POWER OFF: Equipment power supply is turned OFF when there is no signal.
When this is set to On, the power supply of the unit goes Off 10 minutes after the input
signals stop.
This function is effective for input signals except input from PC (Mini D-sub) terminal.
1 Press to select
“POWER SAVE”
SET UP 1/2
“STANDBY SAVE” SIGNAL

“POWER MANAGEMENT” COMPONENT/RGB-IN SELECT
“AUTO POWER OFF”. RGB
INPUT LABEL PC
POWER SAVE OFF
STANDBY SAVE OFF
2 Press to select “ON” or “OFF”.

POWER MANAGEMENT
AUTO POWER OFF
OFF
OFF
ENGLISH (US)
On Off OSD LANGUAGE
3 Press to exit from SET UP.
Note:
“POWER MANAGEMENT” and “AUTO POWER OFF” are effective during normal viewing (one picture screen) only.
Customizing the Input labels

This function can change the label of the Input signal to be displayed.
SET UP 1/2
Press to select INPUT LABEL.

SIGNAL
RGB
Press to change the INPUT LABEL. INPUT LABEL PC
POWER SAVE OFF
STANDBY SAVE OFF
AUTO POWER OFF OFF
OSD LANGUAGE ENGLISH (US)
Note:
While selecting a Input signal through Optional Terminal Board connected to Slot 1, Slot 2 and Slot 3, the Input label will
depend on each Optional Terminal Board.
INPUT LABELS for Slot 1, Slot 2, Slot 3 and miniD-sub:

[Slot1 Input] INPUT1/VIDEO1/COMPONENT1/RGB1/DIGITAL1/PC1/DVD1/CATV1/VCR1/STB1
[Slot2 Input] INPUT2/VIDEO2/COMPONENT2/RGB2/DIGITAL2/PC2/DVD2/CATV2/VCR2/STB2
[Slot3 Input] INPUT3/VIDEO3/COMPONENT3/RGB3/PC3/DVD3/CATV3/VCR3/STB3
[PC (MiniD-sub) input] PC/COMPONENT/RGB/DVD/STB
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SET UP for MULTI DISPLAY
By lining up Plasma Displays in groups of 4, 9 or 16 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 (2 × 2 (F)) group of 9 (3 × 3 (F)) group of 16 (4 × 4 (F))
Two options are selectable for MULTI DISPLAY (See next page).
How to setup MULTI DISPLAY
1
Press to select the MULTI DISPLAY SETUP.

2
SET UP 2/2
SCREENSAVER
Press to display the “MULTI DISPLAY SETUP” MULTI DISPLAY SETUP
menu. SET UP TIMER
PRESENT TIME SETUP
Press to select the MULTI DISPLAY SETUP.

3 MULTI DISPLAY SETUP

Press to select “ON” or “OFF”. ARRANGEMENT 2×2
LOCATION A1
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How to set the Display location number for each Plasma Display
4 Press to select ARRANGEMENT (2nd step). MULTI DISPLAY SETUP

Press to select “2 × 2”, “2 × 2F”, “3 × 3”, “3 × 3F”, ARRANGEMENT 2×2
“4 × 4”, “4 × 4F”. LOCATION A1
5 Press to select LOCATION.
MULTI DISPLAY SETUP

Press to select the required arrangement number.
(A1-D4 : Refer to the following) MULTI DISPLAY SETUP OFF
ARRANGEMENT 2×2
LOCATION A1
Display Number locations for each arrangement.
( 2 × 2 (F) ) ( 3 × 3 (F) ) ( 4 × 4 (F) )
6 Press twice to exit from SET UP.
Option F for MULTI DISPLAY

Two options are selectable for MULTI DISPLAY.
• To hide joints between TVs. • To show joints between TVs.

(2 × 2, 3 × 3, 4 × 4) (2 × 2F, 3 × 3F, 4 × 4F)
Suitable for moving image display. Suitable for still image display.
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ID Remote Control Function

You can set the remote control ID when you want to use this remote control on one of several different TVs.
1 Switch to on the right side.
2 Press the button on the remote control.
3 Press one of - , for the tens digit setting.
4 Press one of - , for the units digit setting.
Notes:
• The numbers in 2, 3 and 4 should be set up quickly.
• Adjustable ID number range is 0 - 99.
• If a number button is pressed more than two times, the first two numbers become the ID number for the remote
control.
ID remote control button operation
The operation is the same as normal remote control except for the button.
ID Cancellation
Press button on remote control. (This has the same effect as pressing the , , buttons at the same time.)
Notes:
• Set the Remote ID “On” to operate the ID remote control (see page 41).
If remote ID is set to “On”, you can use the remote control without identical ID number during option menu display.
(see page 41)
• The ID remote control cannot be used when ID select is set to anything other than 0, and the remote control ID is
not the same as the ID select number (see page 41).
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SET UP for Input Signals
COMPONENT / RGB IN SELECT
Select to match the signals from the source connected to the COMPONENT / RGB input terminals.
Y, PB, PR signals “COMPONENT”
R, G, B, HD, VD signals “RGB”
1
2 Press to select the “COMPONENT / RGB-IN

SELECT”.
Press to select the desired mode.

COMPONENT RGB
SET UP 1/2
SIGNAL
RGB
3 Press to exit from adjust mode.

INPUT LABEL
POWER SAVE
PC
OFF
STANDBY SAVE OFF
AUTO POWER OFF OFF
Note:
Selection may not be possible, depending on which optional board is installed.
3D Y/C FILTER – For NTSC AV images

Select “SIGNAL” from the “SET UP” menu during VIDEO (S VIDEO) input signal mode.
(“SIGNAL [VIDEO]” menu is displayed.)
SET UP 1/2
1 Press to select the “3D Y/C FILTER (NTSC)”.
SIGNAL
Press to set ON / OFF. RGB
INPUT LABEL PC
POWER SAVE OFF
STANDBY SAVE OFF
AUTO POWER OFF OFF
2 Press ACTION ( ) button
Press to exit from adjust mode. SIGNAL [ VIDEO ]
3D Y/C FILTER (NTSC) ON

COLOR SYSTEM AUTO
3 : 2 PULLDOWN OFF
Panasonic AUTO (4 : 3) NORMAL
Note: VIDEO NR OFF
When ON, this setting only affects NTSC input signals.
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COLOR SYSTEM / Panasonic AUTO

Select SIGNAL from the “SET UP” menu during VIDEO (S VIDEO) input SET UP 1/2
signal mode.(“SIGNAL [VIDEO]” menu is displayed.)
SIGNAL
Press to select the “COLOR SYSTEM” or “Panasonic RGB
AUTO”. INPUT LABEL PC
POWER SAVE OFF
STANDBY SAVE OFF
Press to select each function. POWER MANAGEMENT OFF
AUTO POWER OFF OFF
If the image becomes unstable: OSD LANGUAGE ENGLISH (US)
With the system set on Auto, under conditions of low Press ACTION ( ) button
level or noisy input signals the image may in rare
cases become unstable. Should this occur, set the SIGNAL [ VIDEO ]
system to match the format of the input signal.
3D Y/C FILTER (NTSC) ON
COLOR SYSTEM AUTO
3 : 2 PULLDOWN OFF
Panasonic AUTO (4 : 3) NORMAL
VIDEO NR OFF
Mode Function
COLOR SYSTEM Set the color system to match the input signal. If set to “AUTO”, the color system is determined
automatically.
AUTO PAL SECAM M.NTSC NTSC
Panasonic AUTO Set to “NORMAL” to view 4:3 images in an unchanged format when Panasonic AUTO is
(4 : 3 ) selected. If you would like to view 4:3 images in Just format, set to “JUST”.
3:2 PULLDOWN / VIDEO NR

3:2 PULLDOWN: When ON, the display attempts to reproduce a more natural interpretation of sources such as movie
pictures, which are recorded at 24 frames per second. SET UP 1/2
If the picture is not stable, turn the setting to OFF.
Note: SIGNAL
When ON, this setting only affects the following signal input: RGB
• NTSC / PAL signal input during “VIDEO (S VIDEO)” input signal. INPUT LABEL PC
• 525i(480i) 625i(575i), 1125(1080)/60i signal input during “COMPONENT” input signal. POWER SAVE OFF
STANDBY SAVE OFF
VIDEO NR: Automatically reduces unwanted picture noise. AUTO POWER OFF OFF
ENGLISH (US)
Note: OSD LANGUAGE
VIDEO NR cannot be adjusted while a PC signal is being applied. Press ACTION ( ) button
Press to select 3:2 SIGNAL [ VIDEO ] SIGNAL [ RGB ]
1 PULLDOWN or VIDEO NR. 3D Y/C FILTER (NTSC) ON SYNC AUTO

Press to set ON/OFF. COLOR SYSTEM AUTO 3 : 2 PULLDOWN OFF
3 : 2 PULLDOWN OFF VIDEO NR OFF
Panasonic AUTO (4 : 3) NORMAL H-FREQ. 33.8 kHz
VIDEO NR OFF V-FREQ. 60.0 Hz
SIGNAL [ COMPONENT ] SIGNAL [ Digital ]
3 : 2 PULLDOWN OFF 3 : 2 PULLDOWN OFF
2
VIDEO NR OFF VIDEO NR OFF
Press to exit from adjust mode. H-FREQ. 33.8 kHz
V-FREQ. 60.0 Hz
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SYNC
Select SIGNAL from the “SET UP” menu during RGB input signal.
SET UP 1/2
1 Press to adjust. SIGNAL

RGB
INPUT LABEL PC
POWER SAVE OFF
STANDBY SAVE OFF
AUTO POWER OFF OFF
Press ACTION ( ) button
2 Press to exit from adjust mode.

SIGNAL [ RGB ]
SYNC AUTO
3 : 2 PULLDOWN OFF
VIDEO NR OFF
H-FREQ. 33.8 kHz
V-FREQ. 60.0 Hz
Setting RGB sync signal

Confirm that the input is set to RGB INPUT (this setting is valid only for RGB INPUT
signal).
AUTO: The H and V sync or synchronized signal are automatically selected. SYNC AUTO
If both input, it is selected the H and V sync.
ON G: Uses a synchronized signal on the Video G signal, which is input from SYNC ON G
the G connector.
VBS: Uses a synchronized signal of Composite Sync input, which is input SYNC VBS
from the HD connector.
H-FREQ. (kHz) / V-FREQ. (Hz)

Displays the H (Horizontal) / V (Vertical) frequencies.
This display is valid only for RGB/PC and DVI input signal.
Display range:
Horizontal 15 - 110 kHz H-FREQ. 33.8 kHz
Vertical 48 - 120 Hz V-FREQ. 60.0 Hz
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Options Adjustments
1 Press to display the Setup menu.
2 Press to select “OSD Language”.
3 Press and hold until the Options menu is displayed.
Press to select your preferred menu.

4
Press or button to switch between modes.

Off MENU&ENTER On
Off
All the buttons at the bottom of the main unit can be used.
Press to adjust the menu.
5 MENU & ENTER
Locks and buttons on bottom face of main unit.
On MENU ENTER/
Locks all the button on bottom face of main unit.
Press to confirm.
Off User1 User2 User3
Off
6 Press to exit from You can use all of the buttons on the remote control.
Options menu. User1
You can only use , , , , , , ,
buttons on remote control.
Options 1/2 User2
You can only use , , buttons on the remote control.
Off-timer function Enable User3
Onscreen display On Locks all the buttons on the remote control.
Initial INPUT Off
Options 2/2
Button lock Off Off Auto On
Remocon User level Off Off
ID select 0
Power is not transmitted to the slot power.
Remote ID Off
Serial ID Off Auto
Slot power Off Power is transmitted to the slot power only when main power
V. lnstallation Off is on.
Rotate Off On
Power is transmitted to the slot power when main power
Press or button to switch between modes. is on or in the standby state.
Enable Disable Note:
Enable Switches the “Off-timer function” “On” In some cases, power is transmitted to the slot power
Disable Switches the “Off-timer function” “Off” when main power is on or in the standby state regardless
Note : When “Disable” is set, the Off-timer is cancelled. of the slot power setting.
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Options Adjustments
Options 1/2 Press or button to switch between modes.

On Off
On
Onscreen display On
Initial INPUT Off Displays all the following on screen.
Initial VOL level Off 0 • Power on display
Maximum VOL level Off 0 • Input signal switch display
INPUT lock Off • No signal display
Studio W/B Off
Advanced PIP Off
• Mute and the remaining time of off-timer after was
Display size Off pressed.
Off
Hides all the items above from view.

Press or button to switch between
Off PC INPUT1 INPUT2 INPUT3
modes.
Adjusts the input signal when TV is turned on.
Off PC INPUT1 INPUT2
Notes:
INPUT3
• Only the adjusted signal is displayed.
Locks the input switch operation.
(see page 18).
Notes:
• Signal can be displayed when the Terminal board is
• Only the adjusted signal is displayed.
installed.
(see page 18).
• This menu is available only when “INPUT lock” is “Off”.
• Signal can be displayed when the
Terminal board is installed.
• Input switch can be used when this is
set to “Off”. Press button to adjust the volume when TV is turned
• In two screen display mode, if anything on.
other than “Off” is set, the value will be Off On
fixed as the value input in the single Off
screen display mode. Sets normal volume.
On
Sets your preferred volume.
Notes:
modes.
• When “Maximum VOL level” is “On”, the volume can only
Off On
be adjusted between 0 and your maximum range.
Off
• You can hear the changed volume regardless of your
Nullify all the settings adjusted.
volume setting before opening the options menu if you
On
adjust the volume when “Initial VOL level” is “On” and
Sets the color temperature for TV
cursor is on the menu.
studio.
Note:
Valid only when the low is set as color
temperature on screen adjustment. Press button to adjust the maximum volume.
Off On
Off
Sets auto maximum volume.
On
Sets your preferred maximum volume.
Notes:
• If the “Maximum VOL level” is set lower than the “Initial
VOL level”, the “Initial VOL level” automatically becomes
the same as the “Maximum VOL level”.
• The volume display can go up to 63 regardless of the
settings.
• You can hear the changed volume regardless of your
volume setting before opening the options menu if you
adjust the volume when “Maximum VOL level” is “On” and
cursor is on the menu.
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Options Adjustments
Options 1/2 Press or button to switch between modes.

Off On
Onscreen display On
Off
Initial INPUT Off Sets normal two screen display mode (see page 21).
Initial VOL level Off 0 On
Maximum VOL level Off 0
Sets Advanced PIP mode (see page 22).
INPUT lock Off
Studio W/B Off Notes:
Advanced PIP Off
Display size Off
• When “INPUT lock” is “On”, you cannot use all the two screen
display functions.
Options 2/2 • , buttons are unavailable during Advanced PIP mode
operation.
Button lock Off
Remocon User level Off
ID select 0
Remote ID Off
Off On
Serial ID Off
Slot power Off Adjusts the image display size on screen.
V. lnstallation Off Off
Rotate Off Sets the normal image display size on screen.
On
modes. Sets the image display size approximately 95 % of the normal
Off On image display.
Off Off On
Does not rotate the image.
On
Rotates the image 180 degrees.
Press or button to switch between Notes:

modes. • This setting is valid only when the input signals are as follows;
Off On 525i, 525p, 625i, 625p, 750/60p, 750/50p, 1125/60i, 1125/50i,
Off 1125/24sF, 1125/25p, 1125/24p, 1125/30p, 1250/50i (Component
Sets fan to the horizontal installation mode. Video, RGB, DVI, SDI, HDMI)
On • This setting is invalid when two screen display, digital zoom or
Sets fan to the vertical installation mode. Multi screen is selected.
Notes:
• When Display size is set to “On”, Pos. /Size adjustment cannot
• This functions when display is turned on.
• This mode is available for TH- be used.
42PHD8UK, TH-50PHD8UK. • Refer to each board's operating instruction for DVI, SDI, HDMI's
• Vertical installation is available for corresponding signals.
TH-42PWD8UK without this mode
setting. Sets panel ID number when panel is used
• Turn up the power switch for the in “Remote ID” or “Serial ID”.
upward direction when you set Display Set value range: 0 - 100
vertically.
(Standard value: 0)
Press or button to switch between Press or button to switch between modes.

modes. Off On
Off On
Off
Sets the panel ID Control.
Off Disables ID remote control functions.
Disables external control by the ID. You can use normal remote control operations.
On On
Enables the external control by the ID. Enable ID remote control functions.
Normalization
When both main unit buttons and remote control are disabled due to the “Button lock”, “Remocon User level” or “Remote
ID” adjustments, set all the values “Off” so that all the buttons are enabled again.
Press the button on main unit together with button on the remote control and hold for more than 5 seconds. The
“SHIPPING” menu is displayed and the lock is released when it disappears.
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Shipping condition
This function allows you to reset the unit to the factory setting.
1
2 Press to select “OSD LANGUAGE”.
Press and hold till the SHIPPING menu is

3 displayed.
SET UP 1/2
SIGNAL
RGB
INPUT LABEL PC
POWER SAVE OFF
STANDBY SAVE OFF
Press to select “YES”.
4
AUTO POWER OFF OFF
SHIPPING YES
Press to confirm.
[from the unit]
1 Press the MENU button till the Setup menu is displayed.
2 Press the Volume Up “+” or Down “–” button to select “OSD LANGUAGE”.
3 Press and hold the ENTER button till the SHIPPING menu is displayed.
4 Press the Volume Up “+” or Down “–” button to select “YES”.
5 Press the ENTER button.
Note:
Press the R button to return to SET UP menu when SHIPPING menu is displayed.
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Troubleshooting
Before you call for service, determine the symptoms and make a few simple checks as shown below.
Symptoms
Checks
Picture Sound
Electrical Appliances
Interference Noisy Sound Cars / Motorcycles
Fluorescent light
Volume
Normal Picture No Sound
(Check whether the mute function has been activated on the remote control.)
Not plugged into AC outlet
Not switched on
No Picture No Sound
PICTURE and BRIGHTNESS/Volume setting
(Check by pressing the power switch or stand-by button on the remote control.)
If a signal with a non-applicable color system format, or frequency is input, only the input
No Picture Normal Sound
terminal indication is displayed.
Color controls set at minimum level. (see page 23, 24)

No Color Normal Sound
COLOR SYSTEM (see page 37)
No remote control operations can be performed. Check whether the batteries have discharged completely and, if they have not, whether they
were inserted properly.
Check whether the remote control sensor is exposed to an outdoor light or a strong fluorescent
light.
Check whether the remote control designed specifically for use with the unit is being used.
(The unit cannot be operated by any other remote control.)
A cracking sound is sometimes heard from the unit. If there is nothing wrong with the picture or sound, this is the sound of the cabinet undergoing
very slight contractions in response to changes in the room temperature. There are no adverse
effects on the performance or other aspects.
The top or bottom of the picture on the screen is cut Adjust the position of the picture on the screen.
off when I use the zoom function.
Areas at the top and bottom of the screen where When using a video software program (such as a cinema size program) with a screen wider
the image is missing appear when I use the zoom than one in the 16:9 mode, blank areas separate from the images are formed at the top and
function. bottom of the screen.
I can hear sounds coming from inside the unit. When the power is turned on, a sound of the display panel being driven may be heard: This is
normal and not indicative of malfunctioning.
This Plasma Display uses special image processing. Hence a slight time lag may occur between image and audio, depending on the type of input
signal. However, this is not a malfunction.
Plasma Display panel

Symptoms Check
The screen darkens slightly when bright pictures with The screen will darken slightly when photos, still images of a computer or other pictures with
minimal movements are shown. minimal movements are shown for an extended period. This is done to reduce after-image
on the screen and the shortening of the screen’s service life: It is normal and not indicative of
malfunctioning.
It takes a while for the picture to appear. The unit digitally processes the various signals in order to reproduce esthetically pleasing
images. As such, it sometimes takes a few moments for the picture to appear when the power
has been turned on, when the input has been switched or when the images for the main picture
and sub picture on the two screens are swapped.
The edges of the images flicker. Due to the characteristics of the system used to drive the panel, the edges may appear to flicker
in the fast-moving parts of the images: This is normal and not indicative of malfunctioning.
The brightness on both sides of images in NORMAL When viewing the side panels at the “BRIGHT” or “MID” setting, the brightness on both sides
mode changes. may change depending on the kind of program shown: This is normal and not indicative of
malfunctioning.
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 NORMAL mode.
Note:
The permanent after-image on the Plasma Display resulting from fixed image use is not an
After-images appear 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.
[for TH-37PHD8UK, TH-42PHD8UK, TH-50PHD8UK] The display unit is fitted with a cooling fan to dissipate heat generated during normal use. The
Whirring sounds can be heard from the display unit. whirring sound is caused by rotation of the fan and is not a malfunction.
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VIDEO/COMPONENT/RGB/PC input signals
VIDEO input
Signal name Horizontal Vertical
frequency(kHz) frequency(Hz)
1 NTSC 15.73 59.94
2 PAL 15.63 50.00
3 PAL60 15.73 59.94
4 SECAM 15.63 50.00
5 Modified NTSC 15.73 59.94
Applicable input signals for Component / D-sub (Component) / RGB / D-sub (RGB) ( Mark)
Horizontal Vertical Component / D-sub RGB / D-sub
Signal name
frequency (kHz) frequency (Hz) (Component) (RGB)
1 525 (480) / 60i 15.73 59.94
2 525 (480) / 60p 31.47 59.94 1
3 625 (575) / 50i 15.63 50.00
4 625 (575) / 50p 31.25 50.00
5 750 (720) / 60p 45.00 60.00
6 750 (720) / 50p 37.50 50.00
7 1,125 (1,080) / 60i 33.75 60.00
8 1,125 (1,080) / 50i 28.13 50.00
9 1,125 (1,080) / 24p 27.00 47.92
10 1,125 (1,080) / 24sF 33.75 30.00
11 1,125 (1,080) / 25p 28.13 25.00
12 1,125 (1,080) / 30p 27.00 24.00
13 1,250 (1,080) / 50i 31.25 50.00
14 640 × 400 @70 Hz 31.46 70.07
15 640 × 480 @60 Hz 31.47 59.94 2
16 640 × 480 @72 Hz 37.86 72.81
17 640 × 480 @75 Hz 37.50 75.00
18 640 × 480 @85 Hz 43.27 85.01
19 852 × 480 @60 Hz 31.47 59.94 2
20 800 × 600 @56 Hz 35.16 56.25
21 800 × 600 @60 Hz 37.88 60.32
22 800 × 600 @72 Hz 48.08 72.19
23 800 × 600 @75 Hz 46.88 75.00
24 800 × 600 @85 Hz 53.67 85.06
25 1,024 × 768 @60 Hz 48.36 60.00
26 1,024 × 768 @70 Hz 56.48 70.07
27 1,024 × 768 @75 Hz 60.02 75.03
28 1,024 × 768 @85 Hz 68.68 85.00
29 1,152 × 864 @75 Hz 67.50 75.00
30 1,280 × 960 @60 Hz 60.00 60.00
31 1,280 × 960 @85 Hz 85.94 85.00
32 1,280 × 1,024 @60 Hz 63.98 60.02
33 1,280 × 1,024 @75 Hz 79.98 75.03
34 1,280 × 1,024 @85 Hz 91.15 85.02
35 1,600 × 1,200 @60 Hz 75.00 60.00
36 1,600 × 1,200 @65 Hz 81.25 65.00
37 1,066 × 600 @60 Hz 37.88 60.32
38 1,366 × 768 @60 Hz 48.36 60.00
39 Macintosh13” (640 × 480) 35.00 66.67
40 Macintosh16” (832 × 624) 49.72 74.54
41 Macintosh21” (1,152 × 870) 68.68 75.06
1: When selected the RGB format and 525p signal input to the D-sub terminal, it is recognized as VGA 60Hz signal.
2: When inputted VGA 60Hz format signal from the other than D-sub terminal, it is recognized as 525p signal.
Note: Signals without above specification may not be displayed properly.
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Specifications
TH-37PWD8UK TH-42PWD8UK
Power Source 120 V AC, 50/60 Hz
Power Consumption
Maximum 250 W 275 W
Stand-by condition Save OFF 1.0 W, Save ON 0.7 W Save OFF 1.0 W, Save ON 0.7 W
Power off condition 0.05 W 0.05 W
Plasma Display panel Drive method : AC type 37-inch, Drive method : AC type 42-inch,
16:9 aspect ratio 16:9 aspect ratio
Contrast Ratio 4000:1
Screen size 32” 13/64 (818mm) (W) × 18” 9/64 (461mm) (H) 36” 7/32 (920mm) (W) × 20” 25/64 (518mm) (H)
× 36” 31/32 (939mm) (diagonal) × 41” 37/64 (1,056mm) (diagonal)
(No.of pixels) 408,960 (852 (W) × 480 (H))
[2,556 × 480 dots]
Operating condition
Temperature 32 °F - 104 °F (0 °C - 40 °C)
Humidity 20 % - 80 %
Applicable signals
Color System NTSC, PAL, PAL60, SECAM, Modified NTSC
Scanning format 525 (480) / 60i · 60p, 625 (575) / 50i · 50p, 750 (720) / 60p · 50p, 1125 (1080) / 60i · 50i · 24p · 25p
· 30p · 24sF ···· SMPTE274M, 1250 (1080) / 50i
PC signals VGA
SVGA, XGA, SXGA, UXGA ···· (compressed)
Horizontal scanning frequency 15 - 110 kHz
Vertical scanning frequency 48 - 120 Hz
Connection terminals
AV VIDEO IN/OUT (BNC) 1.0 Vp-p (75-ohm or high impedance)
S VIDEO IN (MINI DIN 4PIN) Y: 1 Vp-p (75-ohm), C: 0.286 Vp-p (75-ohm)
AUDIO IN (RCA PIN JACK × 2) 0.5 Vrms (high impedance)
COMPONENT/RGB Y/G (BNC) 1.0 Vp-p/composite (75-ohm)
0.7 Vp-p/non-composite (75-ohm)
PB/B (BNC), PR/R (BNC) 0.7 Vp-p (75-ohm)
PC (HIGH-DENSITY D-SUB 15PIN) R,G,B/0.7 Vp-p (75-ohm)
Component
Y:
1.0 Vp-p (75-ohm : include sync)
PB/CB :
± 0.7 Vp-p (75-ohm)
PR/CR :
± 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)
SERIAL EXTERNAL CONTROL TERMINAL (D-SUB 9PIN) RS-232C COMPATIBLE
SPEAKERS (6 ȍ) 16W [8 W + 8 W] (10 % THD)
Remote Control Transmitter EUR7636070R
Batteries 2 × AA Size
Fixing bands (TMME203 or TMME187) × 2
Dimensions (W × H × D) 36.2” (920 mm) × 21.7” (550 mm) × 3.5” (89 mm) 40.2” (1,020 mm) × 24” (610 mm) × 3.5” (89 mm)
(exclusive of protruding portion) (exclusive of protruding portion)
Mass (weight)
main unit only approx. 55.1 lbs approx. 65.0 lbs
with speakers approx. 63.9 lbs approx. 73.9 lbs
Note:
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. Mass and dimensions shown are approximate.
45
Specifications
TH-37PHD8UK TH-42PHD8UK
Power Consumption
Maximum 282W 337 W
Stand-by condition Save OFF 1.0 W, Save ON 0.7 W Save OFF 0.6 W, Save ON 0.4 W
Power off condition 0.05 W 0.1 W
Plasma Display panel Drive method : AC type 37-inch, Drive method : AC type 42-inch,
16:9 aspect ratio 16:9 aspect ratio
Screen size 32” 13/64 (818mm) (W) × 18” 9/64 (461mm) (H) 36” 7/32 (920mm) (W) × 20” 25/64 (518mm) (H)
× 36” 31/32 (939mm) (diagonal) × 41” 37/64 (1,056mm) (diagonal)
(No.of pixels) 737,280 (1,024 (W) × 720 (H)) 786,432 (1,024 (W) × 768 (H))
[3,072 × 720 dots] [3,072 × 768 dots]
Operating condition
Applicable signals
· 30p · 24sF ···· SMPTE274M, 1250 (1080) / 50i
PC signals VGA, SVGA, VGA, SVGA, XGA,
XGA, SXGA, UXGA ···· (compressed) SXGA, UXGA ···· (compressed)
Horizontal scanning frequency 15 - 110 kHz Horizontal scanning frequency 15 - 110 kHz
Vertical scanning frequency 48 - 120 Hz Vertical scanning frequency 48 - 120 Hz
Component
Y:
PB/CB :
± 0.7 Vp-p (75-ohm)
PR/CR :
± 0.7 Vp-p (75-ohm)
36.2” (920 mm) × 21.7” (550 mm) × 3.5” (89 mm) 40.2” (1,020 mm) × 24” (610 mm) × 3.5” (89 mm)
Dimensions (W × H × D)
(exclusive of protruding portion) (exclusive of protruding portion)
Mass (weight)
main unit only approx. 57.3 lbs approx. 69.4 lbs
with speakers approx. 66.1 lbs approx. 78.3 lbs
Note:
46
Specifications
TH-50PHD8UK
Power Consumption
Maximum 440 W
Stand-by condition Save OFF 0.6 W, Save ON 0.4 W
Power off condition 0.1 W
Plasma Display panel Drive method : AC type 50-inch,
16:9 aspect ratio
Screen size 43” 35/64 (1,106mm) (W) × 24” 31/64 (622mm) (H)
× 49” 61/64 (1,269mm) (diagonal)
(No.of pixels) 1,049,088 (1,366 (W) × 768 (H))
[4,098 × 768 dots]
Operating condition
Applicable signals
· 30p · 24sF ···· SMPTE274M, 1250 (1080) / 50i
PC signals VGA, SVGA, XGA,
SXGA, UXGA ···· (compressed)
Horizontal scanning frequency 15 - 110 kHz
Vertical scanning frequency 48 - 120 Hz
Component
Y:
PB/CB :
± 0.7 Vp-p (75-ohm)
PR/CR :
± 0.7 Vp-p (75-ohm)
47.6” (1,210 mm) × 28.5” (724 mm) × 3.7” (95 mm)
Dimensions (W × H × D)
(exclusive of protruding portion)
Mass (weight)
main unit only approx. 94.8 lbs
with speakers approx. 103.6 lbs
Note:
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Customer’s 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
 2005 Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved.
Panasonic Broadcast & Television Systems Company

Unit of Panasonic Corporation of North America
Executive Office :
One Panasonic Way 4E-7, Secaucus, NJ 07094 (201) 348-7000
EASTERN ZONE : One Panasonic Way 4E-7 Secaucus, NJ 07094 (201) 348-7621
Mid-Atlantic/New England : One Panasonic Way 4E-7 Secaucus, NJ 07094 (201) 348-7621
Southeast Region : 1225 Northbrook Parkway, Ste 1-160 Suwanee GA 30024 (770)338-6835
Central Region : 1707 N Randall Road E1-C-1, Elgin, IL 60123 (847)468-5200
WESTERN ZONE : 3330 Cahuenga Blvd W., Los Angeles, CA 90068 (323) 436-3500
Dallas Region : 6226 Abington Way, Houston, TX 77008 (713) 802-2726
No. CA/Northwest Region : 5870 Stone Ridge, #3, Pleasanton, CA (925) 416-5108
Government Marketing Department : 52 West Gude Drive, Rockville, MD 20850 (301) 738-3840
Panasonic Canada Inc.
5770 Ambler Drive
Mississauga, Ontario
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Operating Instructions

Progressive Wide Plasma Display

High Definition Plasma Display

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The lightning flash with The exclamation point within

2) Keep these instructions.

3) Heed all warnings.

4) Follow all instructions.

5) Do not use this apparatus near water.

6) Clean only with dry cloth.

11) Only use attachments / accessories specified by the manufacturer.

FCC Declaration of Conformity

Responsible Party: Panasonic Corporation of North America

• Speakers .................................................................. TY-SP37P8W-K (TH-37PWD8UK, TH-37PHD8UK),

Always be sure to ask a qualified technician to carry out set-up.

Fixing bands × 2 AC cord

Remote Control Batteries

Precaution on battery use

– Cable fixing bands

R AUDIO L VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT R AUDIO L PR/CR/R PB/CB/B Y/G

SLOT1 SLOT2 SLOT3 PC IN SERIAL

Optional Terminal AV Terminals COMPONENT/RGB IN From EXTERNAL From SERIAL

PC Input Terminals connection

Audio Stereo plug

Connect a cable which matches

Signal Names for D-sub 15P Connector

SERIAL Terminals connection

Communication parameters RS-232C Conversion cable

Basic format for control data Command

AV & COMPONENT connection

R AUDIO L VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT R AUDIO L PR/CR/R PB/CB/B Y/G

SLOT1 SLOT2 SLOT3 PC IN

Example of input signal source

S VIDEO VCR MONITOR

RGB signal (R, G, B, HD, VD)

VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT R AUDIO L PR/CR/R PB/CB/B Y/G

Fix the AC cord plug securely to the Plasma Display

Connecting the plug to the Wall Outlet

INPUT MENU -/ VOL +/ ENTER/

Select the desired language using the or

Power Indicator: Red (standby)

Power Indicator: Green

Enter / Aspect button

Main Power On / Off Switch MENU Screen ON / OFF

N button (see page 20, 23, 24, 25)

POS. /SIZE button (see page 20)

PICTURE button (see page 23)

POSITION buttons R button (see page 17)

ACTION button Status button

SET UP button (see page 16, 17)

DIRECT INPUT buttons

OFF TIMER button

When three minutes remain, “OFF TIMER 3” will flash.

Remote ID lock (see page 35)

Digital Zoom (see page 26)

This displays an enlargement of the designated part of the displayed

NORMALIZE NORMAL INPUT MENU -/ VOL +/ ENTER/

PICTURE MENU STANDARD