Panasonic TH-42PWD6UY 42 in. HD
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1. press to display the SET UP menu a O press to select OSD LANGUAGE SURROUND dK C C press to select your preferred language VOL sa e 1 2 lt dea Pa COMPONENTIRGB IN SELECT 7 Selectable languages CINPUT LABEL R gt C SIGNAL SCREENSAVER D ENGLISH UK CPOWER SAVE OF D Deutsch CSTANDBY SAVE ON gt Fran ais POWER MANAGEMENT lt SO SiS D Italiano COSD LANGUAGE Espafiol ENGLISH US PZ Chinese 18 ASPECT Controls The Plasma Display will allow you to enjoy viewing the picture at its maximum size including wide screen cinema format picture ASPECT button gt NORMAL gt ZOOM gt FULL The aspect mode changes each time the ASPECT button is pressed from the unit a INPUT MENU VOL v A ASPECT Panasonic AUTO lt JUST ENTER The aspect mode changes each time the ENTER button is pressed During MULTI PIP Operations 1 Picture and Picture Picture in Picture 2 Others Notes 1 For PC signal input the mode switches between NORMAL ZOOM and FULL only 2 For a 1125 1080 60i 50i 24p 24sF 1250 1080 50i 750 720 60p 50p signal input during COMPONENT RGB2. S VIDEO see page 33 34 COMPONENT see page 34 and DVI see page 35 SIGNAL VIDEO SIGNAL COMPONENT SIGNAL RGB GD YC FILTER NTSC D 32 PULLDOWN TOFD SING lt D CCOLOR SYSTEM qd D H FREQ ISIS kHz 3 2 PULLDOWN 9 D V FREQ 600 Hz Panasonic AUTO 4 3 lt D Note SIGNAL setup menu displays a different setting condition for each input signal see page 18 To setup SCREENSAVER See page 26 28 SCREENSAVER PRESENT TIME OF DAY Press to select START NTN WHITE BAR SCROLL DD TIVE HINS ETIME shen Ry WHITE BAR SCROLL l CMODE 3 D TIME OF DAY is selected SCREENSAVER CSTART TIME E gt Press to select SHOW PRESENT TIME OF DAY CFINISH TIME a 0o00 gt DURATION SAVER __ CINF BAR ADJUST Jra FUNCTION q D ae A i i CMODE 7 D is selected CSTART TIME lt D SCREENSAVER CFINISH TIME lt D PRESENT TIME OF DAY Press to set up CSIDE BAR ADJUST q D CWOBBLING q D FUNCTION q D CPEAK LIMIT A Of Y MODE q D SHOW DURATION ER gt CSAVER DURATION ORD R SCREENSAVER INF BAR ADJUST i ase PRESENT TIME OF DAY a a O FUNCTION q D To setup MULTIDISPLAY screen CMODE INTERVAL gt See page 31 Press the R button to return CSHOW DURATION AF gt to SCREENSAVER menu CSAVER DURATION lt o gt MULTI DISPLAY SETUP SIDE BAR ADJUST q D Se CWOBBLING q D CMULTI DISPLAY SETUP lt 4 D CPEAK LIMIT a OF gt CARRANGEM
3. PICTURE Press the left or right gt button to switch between modes NORMAL gt AUTO lt gt STANDARD lt CPICTURE MENU SEW gt PICTURE le la CINEMA lt gt DYNAMIC lt CBRIGHTNESS aaa CCOLOR Or AUTO a lt Automatically selects the mode that best suits the C COLOR TEMP On brightness of the environment ADVANCED SETTINGS Ro gt STANDARD For viewing in standard evening lighting environments Fae This menu selects the normal levels of BRIGHTNESS Press to select ON and PICTURE Press to enter DYNAMIC Advanced Settings For viewing in brighter environments This menu selects higher than normal levels of ADVANCED SETTINGS ON BRIGHTNESS and PICTURE Enables fine picture adjustment at a CINEMA professional level see next page deal tor mows ADVANCED SETTINGS NORMAL Note CBLACK EXTENSION le If you would like to change the picture and color of the CINPUT LEVEL aes selected PICTURE menu to something else adjust using CWIB_HIGH R ee the items in the PICTURE menu see next page CWB HIGH B NM WB LOW R Di CWB LOW B ae C GAMMA T gt Press the left or right gt button to switch between CAGC m gt modes ADVANCED SETTINGS OFF is NORMAL lt gt COOL lt gt WARM i Displays images with settings of the PICTURE menu
4. t times arrive ON Operates when START is selected and the G ACTION is pressed START setting SCREENSAVER When the Mode is set to ON press oan E or oa R zi 5 J to select START CFUNCTION q D 4 CMODE q D A START TIME q D _ G Cm E FINISH TIME q D V CSIDE BAR ADJUST q BRIGHT W LA m y CWOBBLING eS L _S gt PEAK LIMIT A OFF D Press to start SCREENSAVER The menu screen will disappear and the SCREENSAVER will be activated To stop the SCREENSAVER under ON press the button 26 SCREENSAVER For preventing after images Setup of SCREENSAVER Time After selecting TIME OF DAY or INTERVAL the relevant SET UP TIME 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 IO PRESENT TIME OF DAY ET PRESENT TIME OF DAY sacs ces stor CFUNCTION 4 D CFUNCTION 3 D CFUNCTION 3 D CMODE q D CMODE lt D MODE qd D CSTARTTIVE m 00 O CGHOW DURATION m 0 00 D GSTARTTINE q D CFINISHTIME qoo D SAVER DURATION 70 00 gt CFINISH TIME q D SINE BAR ADJUST EEr SINE BAR ADJUST JEA SIDE BAR ADJUST PECCI Press to
5. 3 Press to adjust POS SIZE Jou Lv R gt Press to exit from adjust mode movement cannot be controlled by the PICTURE POS SIZE function When the Position Left lt button is pressed When the Position Right gt button is pressed SI PC When the Position Left lt button is pressed When the Position Right gt button is pressed yeu 0 0 When the Posi When the Position Right gt button is pressed t a Q Q 4 CLOCK PHASE Flickering and distortion can be eliminated by using the Position Left lt or Right gt button to RGB PC in Mode carry out adjustment x Helpful Hint Normalization While the PICTURE POS SIZE display is active if either the N button on the remote control is pressed at any time or the ACTION button is pressed during NORMALIZE then all adjustment values are returned to the factory settings 20 SOUND Adjustment 1 sto Cs Press to display the Sound menu 2 Select to adjust each item Press to select the desired adjustment menu Select the desired level by listening to the sound MULTI ZOOM PIP SWAP SELECT MOVE BASS _SOUND Adjusts low sounds CNORMALIZE NoRMAL Emits the original sound TREBLE sounds RE MENU KI STANDARD D i i
6. rusieriiii inni 36 VIDEO COMPONENT RGB PC input signals 37 Specifications nre 38 FCC STATEMENT This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual may cause harmful interference to radio communications Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense FCC CAUTION Pursuant to 47CFR Part 15 21 of the FCC rules any changes or modifications to this monitor not expressly approved by Matsushita Electric Corporation of America could cause harmful interference and would void the user s authority to operate this device Attach the ferrite core The ferrite cores provided as a supplied accessory must be used when connecting this Plasma Display to video equipment see page 10 11 FCC CAUTION To assure continued compliance and possible undesirable interference the provided ferrite cores must be used when connecting this plasma display to video equipment and maintain at least 40 cm of s
7. C MULTI DISPLAY SETUP 2 RROUND q O D SURROU ME SET UP TIMER d C PRESENT TIME SETUP D To PICTURE POS SIZE adjust menu see page 20 During VIDEO S VIDEO and During RGB PC and DVI COMPONENT input signal input signal PICTURE POS SIZE PICTURE POS SIZE NORMALIZE NORMAL NORMALIZE NORMAL C H POS CID H POS Q SIZE a Cf H SIZE Eh V POS CE V POS V SIZE CI V SIZE 93 CLOCK PHASE On Screen Menu Display from Remote Control Press to access from the unit each adjust screen R O Press the R button to return to previous menu A INPUT MENU VOLE uni ENTER ww OE fv To SIGNAL screen for VIDEO v A a Press to return to previous menu screen To SIGNAL screen for To SIGNAL screen for RGB
8. x Helpful Hint Normalization While the PICTURE menu is displayed if either the N button on the remote control is pressed at any time or the D ACTION button is pressed during NORMALIZE then all adjustment values are returned to the factory settings 22 PICTURE Adjustments Effect Adjustments Notes 1 COLOR and TINT settings cannot PICTURE lt q B Adjusts the proper picture contrast be adjusted for RGB PC and DVI Less More input signal Pe 5 2 You can change the level of each BRIGHTNESS db Adjusts for easier viewing of dark pictures function PICTURE BRIGHTNESS Darker Brighter Such as night scenes and black hair COLOR TINT SHARPNESS for each PICTURE menu lt 4 e 3 The setting details for STANDARD COLOR AOS SCOOT saraa DYNAMIC and CINEMA respectively are memorized separately for each TINT lt gt Adjust for natural flesh tones DUE MOC e ON rs te NE ess tot at Be storneren INPUT3 and PC IN 4 The TINT setting can be adjusted for SHARPNESS Adjusts picture sharpness NTSC signal only during VIDEO Less More S VIDEO input signal Note In PICTURE there is nor a noticeable change even when contrast is increased with a bright picture or reduced with a dark picture Effect BLACK lt a gt Adjusts the dark shades of the image in gradiation EXTENSION Less More This cannot be adjusted when the input signal is RGB or DVI I
9. CPICTURE Bla l CBRIGHTNESS Each time the MENU button is pressed Tu the menu screen will switch oss lia gt Normal Viewing gt PICTURE gt SET UP ICADVANCED SETTINGS _ lt DI SOUND lt PICTURE POS SIZE lt J from the unit a INPUT MENU VOL ENTER INPUT Press to select l plese igeeieet G eo Press to access each adjust ON SURROUND screen gt Press to enter ADVANCED VOL waa SETTINGS CdL Es A To ADVANCED SETTINGS O wer O SET UP Ta see page 22 23 ADVANCED SETTINGS 0 FLO a RGB NORMAL INPUT LABEL CC iD BLACK EXTENSION C SIGNAL DI CINPUT LEVEL TOs ann SCREENSAVER J CWIB HIGH R POWER SAVE q_ or gt CWIB HIGH B Gas CSTANDBY SAVE ea gt WB LOW R POWER MANAGEMENT lt MEMOS gt CWB LOW B TR COSD LANGUAGE MT ENGLISH US I CANA OOOO AGC PICTURE B POS SIZE ASPECT To SOUND adjust menu 8 see page 21 OFF TIMER SOUND NORMALIZE NorMaL Panasonic AUDIO MENU ESAME gt PLASMA DISPLAY BASS Hi 2 SET UP 2 2 DERE 4 AUTO POWER OFF NG D
10. and DVI input signal mode the mode is set to FULL mode and switching is not possible Panasonic Auto can be selected only during Video signal input 3 The aspect mode is memorized separately for each input terminal INPUT1 INPUT2 INPUT3 and PC IN Explanation NORMAL will display a 4 3 picture at its standard 4 3 size gt NORMAL gt 16 DA Aspect switching is not possible PLASMA DISPLAY ue mode Picture 4 e O O eem ce all 16 ZOOM mode magnifies the central section of the picture O 16 9 will display the picture at its maximum size but with slight elongation JUST mode will display a 4 3 picture at its maximum size but with aspect correction applied to the center of the screen so that elongation is only apparent at the left and right edges of the screen The size of the picture will depend on the original signal The display will automatically become enlarged depending on the picture source allowing you to view the picture at its maximum size Note O cc For an elongated imag Image is expanded Panasonic 4 AUTO O O Changes in accordance with the Panasonic AUTO mode setting see page 34 O O For a 4 3 image Note Panasonic AUTO mode is designed to automatically adjust the aspect ratio to handle a mix of 16 9
11. e Wall hanging bracket angled TY WK42PR1 TH 42PWD6 TH 42PHD6 TH 50PHD6 e Wall hanging bracket drawer type TY WK42DR1 TH 42PWD6 TH 42PHD6 TH 50PHD6 e Ceiling unit oo eeeee cece eeeseeeceeeeeeseaeeeeeeeesaaeeneaeees TY CE42PS1 e BNC Component Video Terminal Board TY 42TM6A e BNC Composite Video Terminal Board TY 42TM6B e RCA Component Video Terminal Board TY 42TM6Z e RCA Composite Video Terminal Board TY 42TM6V e RGB Digital Terminal Board TY 42TM6D e RGB Active Through Terminal Board TY 42TM6G e PC Input Terminal Board neee TY 42TM6P Always be sure to ask a qualified technician to carry out set up When using the Plasma Display Do not bring your hands face or objects close to the ventilation holes of the Plasma Display e Top of the Plasma Display is usually very hot due to the high temperature of exhaust air being released through the ventilation holes Burns or personal injuries can happen if any body parts are brought too close Placing any object near the top of the display could also result in heat damages to the object as well as to the Display if its ventilation holes are blocked Be sure to disconnect all cables before moving the Plasma Display e Moving the Display with its cables attached might damage the cables which in turn can cause fire
12. e Digital RGB input signals from the DVI terminal of RGB Digital Terminal Board TY 42TM6D 32 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 Pa Pr signals gt COMPONENT R G B HD VD signals gt RGB Press to display the SET UP menu screen INPUT Press to select the COMPONENT RGB IN SELECT Press to select the desired mode 2 SET UP EN Pr COMPONENT RGB IN SELECT RGB INPUT LABEL RGB SIGNAL SCREENSAVER B POWER SAVE gt CSTANDBY SAVE OF C POWER MANAGEMENT OFF COSD LANGUAGE ENGLISH US ZOOM COMPONENT lt gt RGB 5 amp a C Press to exit from adjust mode Note Selection may not be possible depending on which optional board is installed 3D Y C FI LTE R For NTSC Video images Select SIGNAL from the SET UP menu during VIDEO S VIDEO input signal mode SIGNAL VIDEO menu is displayed SET UP PO Press to select the 3D Y C FILTER NTSC COMPONENT RGB IN SELECT CINPUT LABEL Press to set ON OFF C SIGNAL C SCREENSAV POWER SAVE STANDBY SAVE ON POWER MANAGEMENT COSD LANGUAGE R I Press D ACTION button __ Press to exit from ad
13. zooM Press to access l SOUND button see page 21 MOVE apa gt ZZ Press to adjust the SOUND C Digital Zoom O This displays an PICTURE SOUND SETUP enlargement ofthe the displayed image MULTI ZOOM PIP SWAP SELECT MOVE a Ce Gad SET UP button see page 16 designated part of PICTURE POS SIZE button PICTURE B see page 20 POS SIZE ASPECT C gt C vit ASPECT button Press to adjust the aspect rt see page 19 OFF TIMER 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 Panasonic 0 minutes off timer cancelled each time the button is pressed PLASMA DISPLAY gt E130 gt P 60 gt F190 0 lt PC button l on a Press the PC input mode selection button to select the PC When three minutes remain Off timer 3 will flash input mode The off timer is cancelled if a power interruption occurs This button is used to switch directly to PC input mode Note In 2 screen display the same input mode cannot be selected for the main picture and sub picture 15 On Screen Menu Displays The MENU button on the unit can also To PICTURE adjust menu be pressed Press to select see page 22 n n SS B a PICTURE J n NOL VA aoe fy CPICTURE MENU CES D
14. 6 The computer shown in the illustration is for example purposes only 7 Additional equipment and cables shown are not supplied with this set 8 Do not set the horizontal and vertical scanning frequencies for PC signals which are above or below the specified frequency range 9 Component Input is possible with the pin 1 2 3 of the D sub 15P Connector Signal Names for D sub 15P Connector Signal Name Signal Name Signal Name RPC GND Ground GND Ground cm GND Ground SDA o BP GND Ground GND Ground NC rot connected _ GND Ground GND Ground Sc Pin Layout for PC Input Terminal 10 Connections SERIAL Terminals connection The SERIAL terminal is used when the Plasma Display is controlled by a computer COMPUTER O DO O Ferrite core RS 232C large size l Straight cable supplied Pin layout for RS 232C bi Installing the ferrite core i Large size Less than 3 15 16 10 cm Notes 1 Use the RS 232C cable to connect the computer to the Plasma Display J 2 The computer shown is for example purposes only 3 Additional equipment and cables shown are not supplied with this set The SERIAL terminal conforms to the RS 232C interface specification so that the Plasma Display can be controlled by a computer which is connected to this terminal The computer will require software which allow
15. BASS ewes Adjusts high sounds TEPE n 5 BALANCE TOOSTOTTTIIx BALANCE ame Adjusts left and right SURROUND O gt Automatically controls volumes proper volume level SURROUND Select ON or OFF e To end adjustments R gt _ Press the R button Note Press the SURROUND button to directly turn the surround effect ON and OFF see page 15 BASS TREBLE and SURROUND settings are memorized separately for each SOUND mode STANDARD AUTO y Helpful Hint 5 Normalization While the SOUND menu is displayed if either the N button on the remote control is pressed at any time or the CD ACTION button is pressed during NORMALIZE then all adjustment values are returned to the factory settings MUTE Useful when answering the phone or receiving 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 21 PICTURE Adjustments 1 PICTURE Press to display the PICTURE menu PICTURE Kerma CPICTURE MENU SDD d PICTURE Die 2 Select to adjust each item CBRIGHTNESS n mp CCOLOR DO Press to select the menu to adjust CTINT IH SHARPNESS Hr COLOR TEMP q D Select the desired level by looking at the picture CADVANCED SETTINGS lt MENEKOHzE gt gt behind the menu
16. DAY ETRO E Pe N PRESENT TIME OF DAY lt D Press to store PRESENT TIME SETUP Note Set cannot be selected unless PRESENT TIME OF DAY is set Press to exit from PRESENT TIME SETUP 24 PRESENT TIME SETUP SET UP TIMER SET UP TIMER Display the SET UP TIMER SCREEN Press to select Press to set up POWER ON TIME POWER OFF TIME button Forward button Back Notes POWER ON TIME POWER OFF TIME SET UP TIMER PRESENT TIME OF DAY POWER ON FUNCTION _q D POWER ON TIME rs gt POWER OFF FUNCTION lt SG gt POWER OFF TIME M gt e Pressing lt or gt button once changes POWER ON TIME POWER OFF TIME 1minute Pressing lt or gt button continuously changes POWER ON TIME POWER OFF TIME by 15 minutes Press to select POWER ON FUNCTION POWER OFF FUNCTION Press to select ON gt Press twice to exit from SETUP Note Timer function will not work unless PRESENT TIME OF DAY is set SET UP TIMER PRESENT TIME OF DAY RAJAEII POWER ON FUNCTION lt D POWER ON TIME aR gt CPOWER OFF FUNCTION lt D POWER OFF TIME q D 25 SCREENSAVER For preventing after images Do not display a still picture especially in 4 3 mode for any length of time If the display must remain on a SCREENSAVER should
17. Input Signal SElection rin 18 Select the Input Signal 18 Selecting the ON Screen Menu Language 18 ASPECT Controls rrrrrrrii 19 Adjusting PICTURE POSITION SIZE 20 SOUND Adjustment ecceeeeeessteeeeseeeeeeneesesseeeeeeeees 21 MUTE 0a ail 21 PICTURE AdjustMents snrrrrii irene 22 ADVANCED SETTINGS 23 PRESENT TIME SETUP SET UP TIMER 24 PRESENT TIME SETUP 24 SET UP TIMER 3 2140 ain sew Aneel ais 25 SCREENSAVER For preventing after images 26 Setup of SCREENSAVER Time 27 Reduces screen after image 27 SIDE BAR ADJUST ori hiena as diia 28 Digital ZOOM iieiaei 29 Reduces power consumption 30 Customizing the Input labels 30 SET UP for MULTI DISPLAY 1 31 How to setup MULTI DISPLAY 31 How to set the Display location number for each Plasma Display 32 SET UP for Input Signals ccssseeseeesseeeseeeeeeees 33 COMPONENT RGB IN SELECT 33 3D Y C FILTER For NTSC Video images 33 COLOR SYSTEM Panasonic AUTO 34 3 2 PULLDOWN iaia 34 SY NG sactienc cin Mental A eet 35 H FREQ kHz V FREQ HZ 35 Troubleshooting
18. and 4 3 program material Certain 4 3 program material such as stock market data screens may occasionally cause the image size to change unexpectedly When viewing such programs it is recommended that the ASPECT be set to NORMAL Do not allow the picture to be displayed in 4 3 mode for an extended period as this can cause a permanent after image to remain on the Plasma Display Panel 19 Adjusting PICTURE POSITION SIZE Adjusting screen PICTURE 1 POS SIZE Press to display the PICTURE POS SIZE menu Press to select H POS H SIZE V POS V SIZE CLOCK PHASE During VIDEO S VIDEO and During RGB PC and DVI fn COMPONENT input signal input signal PICTURE POS SIZE PICTURE POS SIZE L Bonu NORMAI Notes C HPOS mm Th H POS i 3 CESE r AA HSIZE 5 1 Adjustment details are memorized separately T A ARS for different input signal formats Adjustments CR CLOCK PHASE z for component signals are memorized for 525 480 60i 60p 625 575 50i 50p 1125 1080 60i 50i 24p 24sF 1250 1080 50i 750 720 60p 50p each and RGB PC DVI signals are memorized for each frequency 2 If a Cue or Rew signal from a VCR or DVD player is received the picture position will shift up or down This picture position
19. select START TIME FINISH TIME When TIME OF DAY is selected Press to select SHOW DURATION SAVER SCREENSAVER PRESENT TIME OF DAY DURATION When INTERVAL is selected 1 al CFUNCTION q D Press to set up MODE q D CSTART TIME A D G gt button Forward CFINISH TIME 7 D N lt button Back SIDE BAR ADJUST q D otes i l CWOBBLING d gt e Pressing lt or gt button once changes the TIME 1minute CPEAK LIMIT a OF gt However switching occurs every 15 minutes when Periodic Time is selected Pressing lt 4 or gt button continuously changes the TIME by 15 minutes SCREENSAVER PRESENT TIME OF DAY SCREENSAVER SCREENSAVER PRESENT TIME OF DAY TORI PRESENT TIME OF DAY EKORO FUNCTION I D MODE q D CFUNCTION q D FUNCTION q D SHOW DURATION q D MODE q D MODE q D C SAVER DURATION q D START TIME ER o SHOW DURATION gm 0 0 SIDE BAR ADJUST q D FINISH TIME lt RO gt SAVER DURATION wm 0 0 gt CWOBBLING m OF gt CMF BAR ADJUST ierra a a 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 Automatic
20. the INPUT LABEL C SIGNAL D SCREENSAVER D POWER SAVE gt STANDBY SAVE POWER MANAGEMENT D COSD LANGUAGE Notes While selecting a Input signal through Optional Terminal Board connected to Slot 1 to Slot 3 the Input label will depend on each Optional Terminal Board INPUT LABELS for Slot 1 to Slot 3 and miniD sub Slot1 Input INPUT1 VIDEO1 COMPONENT1 RGB1 RGB1 digital PC1 DVD1 CATV1 VCR1 STB1 Slot2 Input INPUT2 VIDEO2 COMPONENT2 RGB2 RGB2 digital 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 30 Setup for MULTI DISPLAY 1 By lining up Plasma Displays in groups of 4 or 9 as illustrated below an enlarged picture may be displayed across all screens For this mode of operation each plasma display has to be set up with a DISPLAY number to determine its location group of 4 2x2 group of 9 3x3 E __ Press to display the SETUP menu screen 3 SETUP 1 2 GIRI SELECT RGB CINPUT LABEL gt SIGNAL D SCREENSAVER D 9 Press to select the _ lt MULTI DISPLAY SETUP CPOWER MANAGEMENT d COSD LANGUAGE gt E z SETUP 2 2 lt D CAUTO POWER OFF lt D mie rta Press to display the MULTI
21. x 600 85 Macintosh16 832 x 624 1 024 x 768 60 1 024 x 768 70 1 024 x 768 75 1 024 x 768 85 Macintosh21 1 152 x 870 1 280 x 1 024 60 1 280 x 1 024 75 1 280 x 1 024 85 1 600 x 1 200 60 1 067 x 600 60 1 366 x 768 60 X HK KH KH HK HK CO NI O O1 BR Oo Po X X HK HK HK HK HL KK X X HK HK HK HK HL HL HK HK HK HL HL HK KH KKK KL KL HK KH HL HK KH HL HK KH HL HK KH Hl HK KH Hl HK KH Hl HK HK Hl HK HK HK HK KK HK KL KK HK HK HL KL HK HK Hl HL HK HK HK HL HL HK HK He HL HK HK HK HK HL HK HK HK Note Signals without above specification may not be displayed properly 37 Specifications i LI TH 37PWD6 TH 42PWD6 TH 42PHD6 TH 50PHD6 120 VAG 5060 He Power Consumption Maximum Stand by condition Power off condition 325 W Save OFF 1 5W Save ON 0 6W 0 4W Drive method AC type 37 inch 16 9 aspect ratio 395 W max Amps 5A Save OFF 1 5W Save ON 0 6W Save OFF 1 6W Save ON 0 9W 0 4 W 0 2 W Drive method AC type 42 inch 16 9 aspect ratio max Amps 5 5 A Save OFF 1 6W Save ON 0 9W 0 2 W Drive method AC type 50 inch 16 9 aspect ratio 3000 1 1 106 mm W x 622 mm H 1 269 mm diagonal 1 049 088 1 366 W x 768 H 4 098 x 768 dots Plasma Display panel 4000 1 818 mm W x 461 mm H 9
22. 39 mm diagonal 408 960 852 W x 480 H 2 556 x 480 dots Contrast Ratio Screen size 920 mm W x 518 mm H 1 056 mm diagonal 786 432 1 024 W x 768 H 3 072 x 768 dots 32 F 104 F 0 C 40 C 20 80 No of pixels Operating Temperature condition Humidity Applicable signals Color System Scanning format NTSC PAL PAL60 SECAM Modified NTSC 525 480 60i 60p 625 575 50i 50p 750 720 60p 50p 1125 1080 60i 50i 24p 24sF SMPTE274M 1250 1080 50i VGA display VGA SVGA XGA SXGA UXGA XGA display VGA SVGA XGA compressed SXGA UXGA compressed Horizontal scanning frequency 15 110 kHz Vertical scanning frequency 48 120 Hz PC signals Connection terminals AV VIDEO IN OUT BNC S VIDEO IN MINI DIN 4PIN AUDIO IN RCA PIN JACK x 2 1 0 Vp p 75 ohm or high impedance Y 1 Vp p 75 ohm C 0 286 Vp p 75 ohm 0 5 Vrms high impedance COMPONENT RGB Y G BNC HD BNC VD BNC PB B BNC PR R BNC AUDIO IN RCA PIN JACK x 2 1 0 Vp p composite 75 ohm 0 7 Vp p non composite 75 ohm 0 7 Vp p 75 ohm 1 0 5 0 Vp p high impedance 0 5 Vrms high impedance HIGH DENSITY D SUB 15PIN Component Y PB CB PR CR AUDIO IN M3 JACK R G B 0 7 Vp p 75 ohm 1 0 Vp p 75 ohm include sync 0 35 Vp p 75 ohm 0 35 Vp p 75 ohm HD VD 1 0 5 0 Vp p high impedance 0
23. 5 Vrms high impedance SERIAL EXTERNAL CONTROL TERMINAL D SUB 9PIN RS 232C COMPATIBLE SPEAKERS 6 Q Accessories Supplied 16W 8 W 8 W 10 THD Remote Control Transmitter EUR646529 Batteries 2 x AA Size Fixing bands TMME203 or TMME 187 x 2 Ferrite core Dimensions 36 2 920 mm x 21 7 550 mm WxH xD x 3 5 89 mm 36 2 920 mm 40 2 1 x 3 5 89 mm 40 2 1 020 mm JOKF00000018 x 1 JOKG00000054 x 2 020 mm x 24 610 mm 40 2 1 020 mm x 24 610 mm x 3 5 89 mm 47 6 1 210 mm x 28 5 x 3 7 95 mm 724 mm 37 su 47 6 1 210 mm 95 mm 89 mm 40 2 1 020 mm approx 53 9 lbs main unit only approx Mass Weight 64 6 lbs main unit only approx 66 1 lbs main unit only approx 97 0 lbs main unit only approx 63 3 lbs with speakers approx Note 73 9 lbs with speakers approx 75 4 lbs with speakers approx 107 1 lbs with speakers Design and specifications are subject to change without notice Mass and dimensions shown are approximate 38 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 purch
24. DISPLAY SETUP MULTI DISPLAY e SET UP TIMER d SETUP menu d PRESENT TIME SETUP 5 Press to select the MULTI DISPLAY SETUP MULTI DISPLAY SETUP MULTI DISPLAY SETUP _ lt 4 D Press to select ON CARRANGEMENT lt D or OFP CLOCATION q D 9 1 Setup for MULTI DISPLAY How to set the Display location number for each Plasma Display Press to select ARRANGEMENT 2nd step MULTI DISPLAY SETUP CMULTIDISPLAY SETUP lt D CARRANGEMENT M x gt CLOCATION q D Press to select 2x2 3x3 Press to select LOCATION MULTI DISPLAY SETUP MULTI DISPLAY SETUP lt MEON D gt CARRANGEMENT lt D Press to select the required arrangement ocarion i gt number A1 C3 Refer to the following __ Press twice to exit from SETUP Notes 1 For RGB PC input signals normal multi display magnification is only available at the VGA SVGA and XGA resolution 2 The multi display capability is functional for the following component signals 525 480 60i 60p 625 575 50i 50p 1125 1080 60i 50i 24sF 750 720 60p 50p 1250 1080 50i 3 The multi display capability is functional for the following composite signals NTSC PAL SECAM 4 The MultiDisplay multiskeermdisplay function does not display certain input signals from the terminals of the installed option boards listed below
25. ENT q D LOCATION q D To SET UP o Press to select POWER ON SET UP TIMER screen see page 24 25 TIME POWER OFF TIME PRESENT TIE OF OW AR SET UP TIMER CPOWER ON FUNCTION lt MEO gt PRESENT TIME OF DAY RIO C POWER ON TIME EGR POWER OFF FUNCTION POWER ON FUNCTION lt ime asm gt sri POWER ON TIME OR gt POWER OFF TIME EER CPOWER OFF FUNCTION lt D CPOWEROFFTIME lt M gt PESSA set UD POM ERS J TIME POWER OFF TIME SET UP TIMER To PRESENT TIME SET UP PRESENT TME OF Dav BAREIN see page 24 POWER ON FUNCTION lt D CPOWER ON TIME m 6 0 p RESEN Mee T o POWER OFF FUNCTION lt D 10 00 ress the utton to return POWER OFF TIME q D PRESENT TIME OF DAY _ lt MEETA D to SET UP TIMER menu 17 Input Signal Selection Select the Input Signal INFOE Press the INPUT button 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 gt INPUT1 gt INPUT2 gt INPUT3 gt PC IN Notes 1 Input terminal will not be selected if the terminal board is not installed into the SLOT 2 Select to match the signals from the source connected to the component RGB input terminals see page 33 3 In 2 screen display the same input mode cannot be selected for the main picture and sub picture
26. Ferrite core small size 13 15 161 supplied ___ 10 cm i x Audio ba Stereo plug Connect a cable which matches the audio output terminal on the computer f P Installing the ferrite core Small size A t Press the cable through and close Pull back the tabs in two places x Press the cable through and close J Veg Pull back the tabs Y in two places Notes 1 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 2 The display resolution is a maximum of 640 x 480 dots TH 37PWD6 TH 42PWD6 768 x 768 dots TH 42PHD6 1 024 x 768 dots TH 50PHD6 when the aspect mode is set to 4 3 and 852 x 480 dots TH 37PWD6 TH 42PWD6 1 024 x 768 dots TH 42PHD6 1 366 x 768 dots TH 50PHD6 when the aspect mode is set to 16 9 If the display resolution exceeds these maximums it may not be possible to show fine detail with sufficient clarity 3 The PC input terminals are DDC1 2B compatible If the computer being connected is not DDC 1 2B compatible you will need to make setting changes to the computer at the time of connection 4 Some PC models cannot be connected to the set 5 There is no need to use an adapter for computers with DOS V compatible D sub 15P terminal
27. GEMENT 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 e 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 Press to select POWER SAVE POWER MANAGEMENT COMPONENT RGB IN SELECT AUTO POWER OFF RGB CINPUT LABEL SIGNAL D SCREENSAVER POWER SAVE gt res ri r CSTANDBY SAVE gt Press to select ON or OFF CPOWER MANAGEMENT gt COSD LANGUAGE ON lt gt OFF 2 SET UP 2 2 CAUTO POWER OFF q OFF D MULTI DISPLAY SETUP D a SET UP TIMER d SET UP C PRESENT TIME SETUP _____ Press to exit from SETUP 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 e SET UP 1 2 Press to select INPUT LABEL COMPONENTIRGBAIN SELECT INPUT LABEL gt Press to change
28. NPUT LEVEL Adjustment of parts which are extremely bright and hard to see Less More 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 W B LOW R Adjusts the white balance for dark red areas Less More W B LOW B ea Adjusts the white balance for dark blue areas Less More GAMMA SCURVE lt gt 20 lt gt 22 lt gt 25 Down Up Increases the brightness of dark signal automatically Notes 1 Carry out W B adjustment as follows Adjust the white balance of the bright sections using the W B HIGH R and W B HIGH B settings Adjust the white balance of the dark sections using the W B LOW R and W B LOW B settings Repeat steps and to adjust Steps and affect each other s settings so repeat each step in turn to make the adjustment 2 The adjustment values are memorized separately for each input mode INPUT1 INPUT2 INPUT3 and PC IN 3 The adjustment range values should be used as an adjustment reference x Helpful Hint Normalization On the remote control unit while tte ADVANCED SETTINGS menu is displayed if either the N button is pressed at any time or the C ACTION button is pressed during NORMALIZE then all adjustment values are returned to the factory settings 23 PRESENT TIME SETUP SET UP TIMER The timer can switch the Plasma Display ON or OFF Before attempti
29. Panasonic Operating Instructions Progressive Wide Plasma Display Model No TH 37PWD6 TH 42PWD6 High Definition Plasma Display Model No TH 42P H D6 TH 50PHD6 Before connecting operating or adjusting this product please read these instructions completely Please keep this manual for future reference TQBC0570 WARNING 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 tell is intended to tell the user the user that important that parts inside the product operating and servicing are a risk of electric shock to instructions are in the papers 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 u
30. ally 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 SET UP 1 2 SET UP Press to display the SET UP menu screen CoM EONENT Bae 2 Press to select SCREENSAVER CINPUT LABEL Mc gt SIGNAL D C SCREENSAVER POWER SAVE CSTANDBY SAVE ea gt POWER MANAGEMENT lt MEMO gt COSD LANGUAGE ENGLISH US gt Press to display SCREENSAVER menu SCREENSAVER PRESENT TIME OF DAY 3 Press to select WOBBLING or ae PEAK LIMIT FUNCTION q D MODE q D 6 ART TIME lt OR gt CFINISH TIME q_o00 gt CSIDE BAR ADJUST BRIGHT W CWOBBLING q_ or gt PEAK LIMIT fi OFF 27 SCREENSAVER For preventing after images SIDE BAR ADJUST Do not display a picture in 4 3 mode for an extended period as this can cause an after image to remain on the side bars on either side of the display field To prevent the appearance of such an after image change the brightness of the side bars This function may be applicable to the 1 To display the SCREENS non picture area AVER screen 3 side bars 4 4 3 I Screen Display Non picture area Picture
31. ase to aid in identification in the event of theft or loss and for Warranty Service purposes Model Number Serial Number Panasonic Broadcast amp Television Systems Company Unit of Matsushita Electric Corporation of 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 Swanee 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 Printed in Japan MBS0703S0
32. atus 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 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 FCC STATEMENT c0 sccsssecesnscessssseesnncesnsneeesnncers 5 Safety Precautions rriiiiiiii 6 ACCESSORIES iii 8 Accessories Supplied i 8 Remote Control Batteries n 8 Connections iii lei vieni 9 PC Input Terminals Connection eee 10 SERIAL Terminals connection nenene na 11 AV amp COMPONENT connection 12 RGB signal R G B HD VD 12 Power ON OFF rrrrriiii 13 AC cord conneection 13 Power ON OFF aro hill rada aids 13 Basic Controls iii 14 On Screen Menu DisplayS iriiiiniin 16
33. be used 1 z SET UP 1 2 Cc gt Press to display the SETUP menu screen COMPONENT RGB IN SELECT INPUT LABEL RGB py Press to select the SCREENSAVER C SIGNAL D 2 SCREENSAVER CPOWER SAVE Ee a gt SER STANDBY SAVE ON gt SS CPOWER MANAGEMENT lt iO gt E COSD LANGUAGE PANES gt Press to select the SCREENSAVER screen SCREENSAVER i PRESENT TIME OF DAY NEGATIVE SCROLL selection ae CFUNCTION q D Press to select the FUNCTION CMODE q D CSTART TIME q D GFIN ME q D Press to select the desired function CSIDE BAR ADJUST lt q D CWOBBLING a OF gt WHITE BAR SCROLL lt gt NEGATIVE PEAK LIMIT i ae WHITE BAR SCROLL A white bar will scroll from left to right NEGATIVE A negative image will be displayed on the screen SCREENSAVER 4 Press to select the MODE PRESENT TIME OF DAY IOI ee CFUNCTION q D OFF Press to select each mode items TE q r OFF D FINISH TIME q D SIDE BAR ADJUST BRIGHT DI OFF CWOBBLING 7 OF D CPEAK LIMIT I D 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
34. cm or more at the top left and right 2 3 8 6 cm or more at the bottom and 2 3 4 7 cm or more at the rear If using some other setting up method leave a space of 3 15 16 10 cm or more at the top bottom left and right and 3 4 1 9 cm or more at the rear Avoid installing this product near electronic equipment that easily receives electromagnetic waves e lt may cause interference in image sound etc In particular keep video equipment away from this product AC Power Supply Cord The Plasma Display is designed to operate on 120 V AC 50 60 Hz Securely insert the power cord plug as far as it will go e If the plug is not fully inserted heat may be generated which could cause fire If the plug is damaged or the wall socket plate is loose they should not be used Do not handle the power cord plug with wet hands e Doing so may cause electric shocks Do not do anything that might damage the power cable When disconnecting the power cable hold the plug not the cable e Do not make any modifications place heavy objects on place near hot objects heat bend twist or forcefully pull the power cable Doing so may cause damage to the power cable which can cause fire or electric shock If damage to the cable is suspected have it repaired at an Authorized Service Center If the Plasma Display will not be used for a long period of time unplug the power cord from the wall outlet If problems occur during use If a proble
35. ext and images displayed in 4 3 mode Note The permanent after image on the Plasma Display resulting from fixed image use is not an operating defect and as such is not covered by the Warranty This product is not designed to display fixed images for extended periods of time After images appear White counde i The display unit is fitted with a cooling fan to dissipate heat generated during normal from the display unit use The whirring sound is caused by rotation of the fan and is not a malfunction 36 VIDEO COMPONENT RGB PC input signals OO GOOG DO O VIDEO OUT RLAUDIOsL VD HD __PR CR R_P8 C8 B__Y G S VIDEO IN AV COMPONENT RGB IN SLOT1 SLOT2 SLOTS SERIAL VIDEO input COMPONENT RGB input PC RGB COMPONENT input VIDEO input Applicable when Multi Screen and Digital Zoom Horizontal Vertical Signal name frequency kHz frequency Hz NTSC PAL PAL60 SECAM Modified NTSC Applicable input signals for PC Input D sub 15P Mark Horizontal Vertical When Multi Screen Signal name frequency kHz frequency Hz COMPONENT and Digital Zoom 525 480 60i 525 480 60p 625 575 50i 625 575 50p 750 720 60p 750 720 50p 1 125 1 080 60i 1 125 1 080 50i 1 125 1 080 24p 1 125 1 080 24sF 1 250 1 080 50i 640 x 400 70 640 x 480 60 Macintosh13 640 x 480 640 x 480 75 852 x 480 60 800 x 600 60 800 x 600 75 800
36. gent solution and then wring the cloth dry Use this cloth to wipe the cabinet and then wipe it dry with a dry cloth e 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 e 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 Note Do not allow a still picture to be displayed for an extended period as this can cause a permanent after image to remain on the Plasma Display Examples of still pictures include logos video games computer images teletext and images displayed in 4 3 mode 7 Accessories Accessories Supplied Check that you have the Accessories and items shown V Operating Remote Control Batteries for the Remote Warranty Instruction book Transmitter Control Transmitter EUR646529 AA Battery x 2 Panasonic zz pg dI Ferrite core small size Fixing bands AC cord Remote Control Batteries Requires two AA batteries 1 Turn the transmitter face down 2 Install the batteries as shown inthe 3 Replace the cover and slide in Press and slide
37. he remote control to turn the Plasma Display on Power Indicator Green To turn the power for the Plasma Display off press the switch on the Plasma Display 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 13 Basic Controls INPUT MENU YOL ENTER Enter Aspect button E see page 16 19 O R STANDBY a T POWER ON ry Main Power 1_ ___ TH 42PWD6 On Off Switch __ Power Indicator Remote control MENU Screen ON OFF The Power Indicator will light Sensor Each time the MENU button is pressed the menu e Power OFF Indicator not illuminated The unit will screen will switch see page 16 still consume some power as long as the power cord gt Normal Viewing gt PICTURE gt SET UP is still inserted into the wall outlet L SOUND PICTURE POS SIZE lt _ e Stand by Red INPUT button e Power ON Green l l INPUT1 INPUT2 INPUT3 and PC IN Selection e DPMG Orange With PC input signal and during operation of PC s screensaver see page t8 C A T S sensor Volume Adjustment Volume Up Down Plasma C A T S Contrast Automatic Tracking System When the menu screen is displayed Plasma C A T S automatically senses the ambient light conditions and press to move the cursor up adjust
38. hown are not supplied with this set 12 Power ON OFF AC cord connection Connecting the AC cord plug to the Plasma Display Power ON OFF R STANDBY GQPOWER ON TI 42Pwos Power Indicator When the POWER is turned on for the first time the LANGUAGE selection screen is displayed From the second time on language selection can be done from the setup menu see page 18 Select the desired language using the A and W keys and press the ACTION button INPUT Remote Control Sensor 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 Example The screen below is displayed for a while after the Plasma Display is turned on setting condition is an example OSD LANGUAGE From the second time on the screen shown English UK below is displayed for a while setting Deutsch condition is an example Fran ais Italiano PC Espa ol ENGLISH US PX o w O SELECT JAUR NORMAL Je Press the button on the remote control to turn the Plasma Display off Power Indicator Red STAND BY Press the button on t
39. just mode m pe O O x OD UO bA A DS T_ SD SIGNAL VIDEO 3D Y C FILTER NTSC lt D CCOLOR SYSTEM q gt 3 2 PULLDOWN M gt Panasonic AUTO 4 3 lt D Note When ON this setting only affects NTSC input signals 9 3 SET UP for Input Signals COLOR SYSTEM Panasonic AUTO SET UP 1 2 Select SIGNAL from the SET UP menu during VIDEO S VIDEO input signal mode SIGNAL VIDEO menu is displayed COMPONENT RGB IN SELECT CINPUT LABEL RGR oi Press to select the COLOR SYSTEM or C SIGNAL 2 Panasonic AUTO C SCREENSAVER 2 POWER SAVE gt 7 CSTANDBY SAVE Press to select each function CPOWER MANAGEMENT COSD LANGUAGE ENGLISH US gt If the image becomes unstable With the system set on Auto under conditions of J Press C ACTION button low level or noisy input signals the image may in rare cases become unstable Should this occur SIGNAL VIDEO set the system to match the format of the input signal CSD Y C FILTER NTSC lt CO D COLOR SYSTEM TO gt 3 2 PULLDOWN q oF gt Panasonic AUTO 4 3 lt EEO gt Mode Function COLOR SYSTEM Set the color system to match the input signal If set to AUTO the color system is determined automatica
40. ks as shown below A Pal Electrical Appliances Cars Motorcycles N Fluorescent light Noisy Sound A f Volume Check whether the mute function has been XxX activated on the remote control No Sound Not plugged into AC outlet 4 f Not switched on PICTURE and BRIGHTNESS Volume setting N Check by pressing the power switch or No Picture No Sound stand by button on the remote control format or frequency is input only the input terminal indication is displayed 7 Jp If a signal with a non applicable color system N No Picture Normal Sound gi CI Pp Color controls set at minimum level DS 5 see page 22 23 ON COLOR SYSTEM see page 34 No Color Normal Sound 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 ec 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 Some parts of the screen do not light up 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 telet
41. lly ected PAL gt SECAM gt M NTSC lt gt NTSC Panasonic Set to NORMAL to view 4 3 images in an unchanged format when Panasonic AUTO AUTO 4 3 is selected If you would like to view 4 3 images in Just format set to JUST 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 If the picture is not stable turn the setting to OFF e SETUP 1 2 Select SIGNAL from the SET UP menu during VIDEO S VIDEO or ea en COMPONENT input signal SIGNAL VIDEO or SIGNAL COMPONENT menu qnpyriager gt is displayed C SIGNAL SCREENSAVER Press to select 3 2 PULLDOWN CPOWER SAVE gt STANDBY SAVE POWER MANAGEMENT 5 Press to set ON OFF OSD LANGUAGE ENGLISH US gt 1 Press D ACTION button SIGNAL VIDEO R CSD Y C FILTER NTSC gt __ Press to exit from adjust mode oer AEB Note Panasonic AUTO 4 3 lt RNA gt When ON this setting only affects the following signal input e NTSC PAL signal input during VIDEO S VIDEO input signal SIGNAL COMPONENT e 525i 480i signal input during COMPONENT input signal 3 2 PULLDOWN a o gt 34 SET UP for Input Signa
42. ls SYNC Select SIGNAL from the SET UP menu during RGB input signal Press to select each item Press to exit from adjust mode Note Sync cannot be adjusted while a DVI signal is being applied Setting RGB sync signal Confirm that the input is set to RGB INPUT this setting is valid only for RGB INPUT signal H amp V The H and V sync signals are input from the HD VD connector ON G Uses a synchronized signal on the Video G signal which is input from the G connector CS Uses a synchronized signal of Composite Sync input 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 Vertical 48 120 Hz 2 SET UP 12 COMPONENT RGB IN SELECT I RGB INPUT LABEL RGI gt C SIGNAL gt SCREENSAVER POWER SAVE gt CSTANDBY SAVE CPOWER MANAGEMENT COSD LANGUAGE ENGLISH US J Press ACTION button SIGNAL RGB CSYNC da V gt H FREQ 315 kHz V FREQ 600 Hz SYNC I HV ID CSYNC dC ONG I SYNC lt CS D H FREQ 31 5 kHz V FREQ 60 0 Hz 35 Troubleshooting Before you call for service determine the symptoms and make a few simple chec
43. m occurs such as no picture or no sound or if smoke or an abnormal odor is detected from the Plasma Display unplug the power cord immediately e Continuous use of the Display under these conditions might cause fire or permanent damage to the unit Have the Display evaluated at an Authorized Service Center Services to the Display by any unauthorized personnel are strongly discouraged due to its high voltage dangerous nature If water or foreign objects get inside the Plasma Display if the Plasma Display is dropped or if the cabinet becomes damaged disconnect the power cord plug immediately e A short may occur which could cause fire Contact an Authorized Service Center for any repairs that need to be made 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 nrerin aiii ed ieee TY SP37P5W K TH 37PWD6 TY SP42P5W K TH 42PWD6 TH 42PHD6 TY SP50P5W K TH 50PHD6 Pedestaliaw angie hein Aniello TY ST05 K Wall standi a salito ina tica TY ST42PW1 e Mobile Stand i TY ST42PF3 TH 42PWD6 TH 42PHD6 TH 50PHD6 e Wall hanging bracket vertical TY WK37PV3 TH 37PWD6 TY WK42PV1 TH 42PWD6 TH 42PHD6 TH 50PHD6
44. mper 2 Insert the AC cord and 3 Slide up the clamper and fix close the clamper the AC cord plug securely securely When loosen the 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 To secure cables connected to Terminals wrap the cable fixing band cable fixing band around them then pass the pointed end through the locking block as through the clip as shown in the figure shown in the figure While ensuring there is sufficient slack in cables to minimize stress especially in the power cord firmly bind all cables with the supplied fixing band To tighten To loosen Push the catch COMPONENT RGB IN From EXTERNAL From SERIAL and Audio IN Terminals monitor terminal on Terminal on Computer see pagel 2 Computer see page 10 see page 11 Optional Terminal Board Insert Slot ara pa covered pag Note At factory shipment Terminal boards are installed in SLOT 2 and SLOT 3 TH 37PWD6 has 2 SLOTs only Connections PC Input Terminals connection COMPUTER Conversion adapter Less than Ferrite core large size if necessar 3 15 416 li y 10 cm i di D sub 15p RGB i z PC cable al Less than
45. nable to insert the plug into the outlet contact an electrician Do not defeat the purpose of the grounding plug ENERGY STAR Important Safety Instructions 1 Read these instructions All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the appliance is operated 2 Keep these instructions The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference 3 Heed all warnings All warnings on the appliance and in the operating instructions should be adhered to 4 Follow all instructions All operating and use instructions should be followed 5 Do not use this apparatus near water For example near a bathtub wash bowl kitchen sink or laundry tub in a wet basement or near a swimming pool and the like 6 Clean only with dry cloth Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners Use a dry cloth for cleaning 7 Do not block any ventilation openings Install in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions Slots and Openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating The openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed sofa rug or other similar surface 8 Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other apparatus including amplifiers that produce heat This product should not be placed in a built in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless
46. ng Timer Set confirm the PRESENT TIME OF DAY and adjust if necessary Then set POWER ON TIME POWER OFF TIME 2 SETUP 1 2 COMPONENTIRGB IN SELECT RGB 1 CINPUT LABEL RG O SET UP SIGNAL J _ gt Press to display the EA gt 0 neur Sele Panenuscice t CSTANDBY SAVE POWER MANAGEMENT SURROUND gK 9 Press to select COSD LANGUAGE gt CD 4 gt D SET UP TIMER or C da PRESENT TIME SETUP i y _S Press to display the SET UP TIMER screen or PRESENT CAUTO POWER OFF ea gt SET UP po 2 O PICTURE SOUND gt c TIME SETUP screen C MULTI DISPLAY SETUP C SET UP TIMER Franti C PRESENT TIME SETUP J PRESENT TIME SETUP Display the PRESENT TIME SETUP screen To set up PRESENT TIME follow the procedure described below Press to select PRESENT TIME OF DAY PRESENT TIME SETUP PRESENT TIME OF DAY EMRE Press to set up PRESENT TIME OF DAY CPRESENT TIME OF DAY lt MRTE button Forward button Back Notes e Pressing lt or gt button once changes PRESENT TIME OF DAY 1minute e Pressing lt or gt button continuously changes PRESENT TIME OF DAY by 15 minutes Press to select Set dd i PRESENT TIME SETUP sata PRESENT TIME OF
47. nnection COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Digital TV SET TOP BOX 4 Ps sr O Y n L AUDIO g T DTV STB OUT A HD Pr CR R_Pe C8 B_Y G OIN COMPONENT RGB IN AV 1 2962 II Ru AUDIOLL VIDEO IN_VIDE OUT L iNT svib r TEE i eo 1 SLOTI Example of input signal source S VIDEO VCR a O _7 O CAMCORDER N LZ U U 00 OO R L SVIDEO VIDEO AUDIO OUT OUT OUT Notes SLOTS VIDEO IN TO RCA BNC adapter plug bi MONITOR 1 Change the Component RGB in setting in the Setup menu to Component see page 33 2 Additional equipment cables and adapter plugs shown are not supplied with this set RGB signal R G B HD VD Computer RGB Camcorder or RLAUDIO L Notes 1 Change the Component RGB in setting in the Setup menu to RGB see page 33 2 Additional equipment cables and adapter plugs s
48. off the battery battery compartment reverse until the lock snaps cover Polarity or must match the SA NES XA NE Two AA size For frequent remote control users replace old batteries with Alkaline batteries for longer life A Precaution on battery use Incorrect installation can cause battery leakage and corrosion that will damage the remote control transmitter 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 8 Connections When connecting the speakers be sure to use only the optional accessory speakers Refer to the speaker s Installation Manual for details on speaker installation Example TH 42PWD6 i e Optional accessories SPEAKERS 2Y Terminals L AC cord connection see page 13 AC cord fixing SPEAKERS Terminals R 1 Open the cla
49. or electric shock Disconnect the power plug from the wall outlet as a safety precaution before carrying out any cleaning e Electric shocks can result if this is not done Clean the power cable regularly to prevent it from becoming dusty e Built up dust on the power cord plug can increase humidity which might damage the insulation and cause fire Unplug the cord from the wall outlet and clean it with a dry cloth This Plasma Display radiates infrared rays therefore it may affect other infrared communication equipment Install your infrared sensor in a place away from direct or reflected light from your Plasma Display Cleaning and 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 e f the surface is particularly dirty soak a soft lint free cloth in a weak detergent solution and then wring the cloth to remove excess liquid Use this cloth to wipe the surface of the display panel then wipe it evenly with a dry cloth of the same type until the surface is dry e Do not scratch or hit the surface of the panel with fingernails or other hard objects 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 e f the cabinet is particularly dirty soak the cloth in a weak deter
50. out Picture Refer to the previous page operation guide steps 1 and 2 Press to select the SIDE BAR ADJUST Press to select OFF DARK MID BRIGHT gt OFF lt gt DARK lt gt MID BRIGHT lt 3 Notes Press to exit from SCREENSAVER after images A B a Picture and Picture SCREENSAVER PRESENT TIME OF DAY sa CFUNCTION q D CMODE q D Cc ME 0 0 D ME RS CSIDE BAR ADJUST M BRIGHT W CWOBBLING q D PEAK LIMIT A OF D Setting the side bar to bright mode for an extended period may result in occurence of after images e The side bar may flash alternate black white depending on the picture being shown on the screen In such an occurrence use the Cinema mode 28 Digital Zoom This displays an enlargement of the designated part of the displayed image 1 Display the Operation Guide ZOOM MOVE Press to access Digital Zoom The Operation Guide will be displayed SURROUND button During Digital Zoom only the following keys can be operated 4 R STANDBY INPUT MENU VOL J ENTER GOPOWER ON TH 42PWD6 x 79 2 Select the area of the image to be enlarged Press on the enlargement location to select The cursor will move 3 Select the magnification required for the enlarged displa
51. pacing from other peripheral devices Refer to instructions on pages 10 and 11 CANADIAN NOTICE This Class A 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 4 3 mode Trademark Credits e VGA is a trademark of International Business Machines Corporation e Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple Computer USA e 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 Safety Precautions WARNING Set up Do not place the Plasma Display on sloped or unstable surfaces e The Plasma Display may fall off or tip over Do not place any objects on top of the Plasma Display e If water spills onto the Plasma Display or foreign objects get inside it a short circuit may occur which could result in fire or electric shock If any foreign objects get inside the Plasma Display please consult an Authorized Service Center Do not cover the ventilation holes e Doing so may cause the Plasma Display to overheat which can cause fire or damage to the Plasma Display If using the pedestal optional accessory leave a space of 3 15 16 10
52. proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer s instructions have been adhered to 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 e Quick stops excessive force and uneven surfaces may cause the appliance and cart combination to Vi overturn AL 13 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power line surges 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 appar
53. s the brightness and gradation accordingly to optimise contrast press to move the cursor down Effective when Picture mode is set to Auto see page 16 Status button Press the Status button to display the current system status PC o Input label m Aspect mode see page 19 N button Off timer see page 20 21 22 23 TRR The off timer indicator is displayed only when the off OFTE timer has been set PICTURE button MULTI PIP di MoT 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 C Main picture Sub picture Main picture Sub picture Main picture Sub picture MULTI MULTI MULTI f PIP PIP CO A BHO A gt p S ta ta SWAP press to swap main C picture and sub picture B B A Example Main picture label is bright Sub picture label is bright select Press the SELECT button SELECT Under main Picture and sub picture display select the picture which you Normal Viewing PC1 VIDEO1 would like to change input modes t B lt gt ble Input modes switching is possi INPUT Main picture label is changed Sub picture label is changed C Press to change input signal ve VIDEOS C A B o se SURROUND ZOOM Press the MOVE b
54. s 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 Dssub pin female beas Pax E o ee Ce a NE a a Pariy Flowcontrol CCS Command Basic format for control data The transmission of control data from the computer starts with a STX signal followed by the command the parameters and lastly an ETX signal in that order If there are no parameters then the parameter signal does not need A eee to be sent lO Audio MUTE Audio MUTEOFF ss CI MUTE PE ee e ON aa select toggle Slot1 input Slot2 input Slot3 input PC input STX C1 C2 C3 P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 ETX Colon Parameter s End Start 3 character 1 5 bytes 03h 02h command 3 bytes Screen mode select toggle NORMAL 4 3 ZOOM FULL JUST Panasonic AUTO With the power off this display responds to PON command only 11 Notes 1 If multiple commands are transmitted be sure to wait for the response for the first command to come from this unit before sending the next command 2 If an incorrect command is sent by mistake this unit will send an ER401 command back to the computer Connections AV amp COMPONENT Co
55. utton i i t Each time the location of the sub picture will be Picture is changed moved Notes 1 This button is effective only in the picture in picture 2 The sub picture may be hidden by the on screen display depending on its position Note Sound output is from the main picture Basic Controls Stand by 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 this button to turn the Plasma Display On from Standby mode Press it again to turn the Plasma Display Off to Standby mode SURROUND Button ON gt OFF The benefits of surround sound are enormous You can be completely enveloped in sound just as if you were at a concert hall or cinema The surround setting switches on and off each time the SURROUND button is pressed SURROUND _ON Note The surround settings are memorized separately for each Sound mode Normal Auto INPUT button INPUT1 INPUT2 INPUT3 and PC IN Selection Press to select INPUT1 INPUT2 INPUT3 and PC IN input SLOTS sequentially see page 18 Sound mute On Off see page 21 Volume Adjustment Press the Volume Up or Down button to increase or decrease the sound volume level R button see page 20 21 Press the R button to return to previous menu screen ACTION button Press to make selections POSITION buttons Digital Zoom see page 29
56. y Each time this is pressed the magnification factor changes This is shown in the image being displayed x1 X2 3 J 4 Return to normal display quit Digital Zoom R C_ Press to exit from the Digital Zoom Notes 1 When power goes OFF including Off Timer operation Digital Zoom terminates 2 The Digital Zoom function cannot be selected while in the following operation states e Multi screen MULTI DISPLAY see page 31 e Multi viewer Picture in Picture Picture out Picture Picture and Picture operation see page 14 3 While Digital Zoom is in operation Adjusting Picture Pos Size cannot be used 4 For RGB PC input signals normal multi display magnification is only available at the VGA SVGA and XGA resolution 5 The Digital Zoom capability is functional for the following component signals 525 480 60i 60p 625 575 50i 50p 1125 1080 60i 50i 24sF 750 720 60p 50p 1250 1080 50i 6 The Digital Zoom capability is functional for the following composite signals NTSC PAL SECAM 29 Reduces power consumption e POWER SAVE When this function is turned ON luminous level of the plasma display is suppressed so power consumption is reduced e STANDBY SAVE When this function is turned ON power consumption of the microcomputer is reduced during power supply standby see page 13 14 15 so standby power of the set is reduced e POWER MANA
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