Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product TH-42PHW5 Panasonic
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High Definition Plasma Display Operating Instructions T H - 42P HW5 T H - 50P HW5 Model No. ® R - S T A N D B Y G P O W E R O N I N P U T — V O L + P O W E R / PLASMA DISPLAY TQBC0475-1 Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read these instructions completely .
2 Dear Panasonic Customer W elcome to the Panasonic family of customers. W e hope that you will have many years of enjoyment fr om your new High Definition Plasma Display . T o obtain maximum benefit fr om your set, please read these Instructions b e fo re making any adjustments, and r etain them for futur e r efer ence.
3 T able of Contents Important Safety Notice .............................................. 4 Safety Precautions ...................................................... 5 Accessories ................................................................. 7 Accessories Supply .
4 Important Safety Notice W ARNING: T o prevent damage which may result in fire or shock hazard, do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture. Do not place containers with water (flower vase, cups, cosmetics, etc.) above the set. (including on shelves above, etc.
5 Safety Precautions W ARNING Setup 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.
6 Safety Precautions If problems occur during use If a problem occurs (such as no picture or no sound), or if smoke or an abnormal odour starts to come out from the Plasma Display , immediately unplug the power cord plug from the wall outlet. • If you continue to use the Plasma Display in this condition, fire or electric shock could result.
7 Accessories Accessories Supply Check that you have the accessories and items shown Optional Accessories PLASMA DISPLA Y INPUT SURROUND VOL NR PICTURE SOUND SET UP ASPECT PICTURE POS.
8 Remote Control Batteries Requires two R6 batteries. 1. T urn the transmitter face down. Press and slide off the battery cover . 2. Install the batteries as shown in the battery compartment. (Polarity + or – must match the markings in the compartment.
9 T o tighten: T o loosen: Push the catch Pull Pull 1 2 1 1 2 2 P R /C R /R P B /C B /B Y/G COMPONENT/RGB IN A V IN VD HD S VIDEO VIDEO RL AUDIO RL AUDIO AUDIO PC IN SERIAL SPEAKERS T erminals (R) SPEAKERS T erminals (L) – Cable fixing bands Secure any excess cables with bands as required.
10 Luminance earth Luminance in Chrominance earth Chrominance in S VIDEO 4 pin soc ket (S VIDEO VCR) S VIDEO Video input to S VIDEO socket Audio input to L/R sockets AUDIO 2 × RCA audio cables Audio .
11 (VCR) AV2 Video input to BNC socket Audio input to L/R sockets (DVD / Satellite Receiver) AV1/TV Video input to RCA socket Audio input to L/R sockets A V IN S VIDEO VIDEO RL AUDIO BNC-RCA adaptor p.
12 COMPONENT/RGB IN RL AUD I O Audio input to L/R sockets G B R VD HD AUDIO 2 × RCA audio cables 5 × BNC RGB cables RGB input to R, G, B, HD, VD sockets BNC-RCA adaptor plug Example of input signal .
13 Connections PC Input T erminals connection Notes: (1) Computer signals which can be input are those with a horizontal scanning frequency of 15.6 to 1 10 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.
14 Signal Names for D-sub 15P Connector Pin Layout for PC Input T erminal 1 678 3 9 45 10 15 14 13 12 11 2 Connections signal name horizontal vertical Component RGB PC frequency(kHz) frequency(Hz) 1 525 (480) /60i 15.734 59.94 ∗∗ ∗ 2 625 (575) /50i 15.
15 Connections SERIAL T erminals connection Notes: (1) Use the RS-232C cable to connect the computer to the Plasma Display . (2) The computer shown is for example purposes only . (3) Additional equipment and cables shown are not supplied with this set.
16 Basic Controls TH-50PHW5 R - ST ANDBY G POWER ON INPUT — VOL + Main Power On/Off Switch V olume Adjustment Press the V olume Up “ + ” or Down “–” button to increase or decrease the sound volume level.
17 PLASMA DISPLA Y INPUT SURROUND VO L NR PICTURE SOUND SET UP ASPECT PICTURE POS. /SIZE OFF TIMER PC 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.
18 Power On/Off and input signal selection 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.
19 Select the input signal R - STANDBY G POWER ON INPUT — VOL + — VOL + INPUT SURROUND VOL NR INPUT INPUT Power On/Off and input signal selection Setup Si g nal Screensaver Component/RGB-in select RGB OSD Lan g ua g e En g lish ( UK ) Press to display the Setup menu.
20 PLASMA DISPLA Y INPUT SURROUND VOL NR PICTURE SOUND SET UP ASPECT PICTURE POS. /SIZE OFF TIMER PC On-Screen Menu Display from Remote Control T o Picture adjust menu (see page 28) T o Sound adjust menu (see page 26) Press to select each item. T o Picture Pos.
21 On-Screen Menu Display from Remote Control T o Signal screen for A V (see page 31) T o Signal screen for PC (see page 32) Note: “ Signal ” setup menu displays different setting condition for each input signals. (see page 19) T o Signal screen for RGB (see page 34) Press to setup “ Screensaver ” menu.
22 ASPECT Controls The Plasma Display will allow you to enjoy viewing the picture at its maximum size, including wide screen cinema format picture. PLASMA DISPLA Y SURROUND VOL NR PICTURE SOUND SET UP PICTURE POS. /SIZE OFF TIMER PC INPUT ASPECT ASPECT button The aspect mode changes each time the ASPECT button is pressed.
23 ASPECT Controls Mode 4 : 3 Zoom 16 : 9 Just Panasonic Auto Explanation 4:3 will display a 4:3 picture at its standard 4:3 size. Zoom mode magnifies the central section of the picture. 16:9 will display the picture at its maximum size but with sight elongation.
24 Adjusting Picture Pos./Size PLASMA DISPLA Y SURROUND VOL N PICTURE SOUND SET UP OFF TIMER PC INPUT ASPECT PICTURE POS. /SIZE R Adjusting screen 1 2 3 PICTURE POS.
25 Helpful Hint ( / Nor malise Normalisation) Adjusting Picture Pos./Size H-Pos H-Size V- P o s V -Size Clock Phase (RGB/PC in Mode) Flickering and distortion can be eliminated by using the Position Left “ ” or Right “ ” button to carry out adjustment.
26 Mute Helpful Hint ( / Nor malise Normalisation) Sound Normalise Sound Mode Bass T reble Normal On 0 0 0 Balance Surround Normal Sound Adjustment 2 Select to adjust each item. Press to select the desired adjustment menu. Select the desired level by listening to the sound.
27 Surround Controls SURROUND Button The benefits of surround sound are enormous. Y ou 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.
28 Helpful Hint ( / Nor malise Normalisation) Picture Adjustments 1 2 Press to display the Picture menu. Select to adjust each item. Press to select the menu to adjust.
29 Note: In PICTURE, there is not a noticeable change even when contrast is increased with a bright picture or reduced with a dark picture. Picture Adjustments Item Contrast Brightness Colour Tint (NTSC only) Sharpness Ef fect Adjustments Less More Darker Brighter Reddish Greenish Selects the proper brightness and density for the room.
30 Screensaver (For preventing after-images) 2 3 1 4 Press to display the Setup menu screen. SET UP Press to select the Screensaver . Press to select the Screensaver screen. Press to select the desired function. Press to select the Mode. Press to select On or Off.
31 Side Panel Adjustment 2 Press to select the SP Adjustment. Press to select Off, Low , Mid, High. Press to exit from Screensaver . 3 1 Do not display a picture in 4:3 mode for an extended period, as this can cause an after-image to remain on the side panels either side of the display field.
32 Setup for input signals Component/RGB-in select Select to match the signals from the source connected to the Componen/RGB input terminals. Y, P B , P R signals “ Component ” R, G, B, HD, VD signals “ RGB ” SURROUND VOL N SOUND INPUT ASPECT PICTURE POS.
33 Setup for input signals Colour system / Panasonic Auto Select Signal from the “ Setup ” menu during A V(S V ideo) input signal mode. ( “ Signal [A V] ” menu is displayed.) Press to select the “ Colour system ” or “ Panasonic Auto ” .
34 H-Freq. (kHz)/V -Freq. (Hz) Select Signal from the “ Setup ” menu during RGB or PC input signal mode. Press to adjust. Setting RGB sync signal: Confirm that the input is set to RGB input (this setting is valid only for RGB input). H & V : The H and V sync signals are input from the HD/VD connector .
35 T roubleshooting Before you call for service, determine the symptoms and make a few simple checks as shown below . Symptoms Some parts of the screen do not light up After-images appear Whirring sounds can be heard from the display unit.
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38 Power Source Power Consumption Normal use Stand-by condition Power off condition Plasma Display panel Contrast Ratio Screen size Operating condition T emperature Humidity Applicable signals Colour .
39 TH-42PHW5 TH-50PHW5 EUR646525 2 × R6 Size TMME187 × 2 J0KF00000018 × 1, J0KG00000054 × 2 TY -SP42P5W-H TY -SP50P5W-H TY -ST10-H TY -ST42PW1 TY -ST42PF3 TY -WK42PV1 TY -WK42PR1 TY -CE42PS1 1,020 mm × 610 mm × 89 mm 1,210 mm × 724 mm × 98 mm approx.
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