Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product TH-42PW5 Panasonic
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® 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 TQBC0429-1 Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read these instructions completely . Please keep this manual for future reference. English Progressive Wide Plasma Display Operating Instructions TH-3 7 PW 5 TH-4 2 PW 5 Model No.
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 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 Basic Controls ........................................................ 13 Power On/Off and input signal selection ............. 14 AC cord connection ............................................... 14 Power On/Off ...............
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 Important Safety Notice 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 Important Safety Notice 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 Connections SERIAL PC IN AUDIO T o tighten: T o loosen: Push the catch Pull Pull 1 2 1 2 1 2 SPEAKERS T erminals (R) SPEAKERS T erminals (L) – Cable fixing bands Secure any excess cables with bands as required. When connecting the speakers, be sure to use only the optional accessory speakers.
10 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.
11 1 678 3 9 45 10 15 14 13 12 11 2 Connections Signal Names for D-sub 15P Connector Pin Layout for PC Input T erminal Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 Pin No. 6 7 8 9 10 Pin No.
12 SERIAL T erminals connection Connections 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.
13 Basic Controls Stand-by (ON/OFF) button The Plasma Display must first be plugged into the wall outlet and turnded on at the power switch. (see page 14) Press this button to turn the Plasma Display On, from Standby mode. Press it again to turn the Plasma Display Off to Standby mode.
14 Power On/Off and input signal selection Power On/Off Remote Control Sensor R - STANDBY G POWER ON INPUT — VOL + R - STANDBY G POWER ON TH-42PW5 Power Indicator AC cord connection Connecting the plug to the W all Outlet Note: Main plug types vary between countries.
15 Select the input signal R - STANDBY G POWER ON INPUT — VOL + — VOL + INPUT Press the INPUT button to select the input signal to be played back from the equipment which has been connected to the Plasma Display .
16 PLASMA DISPLA Y INPUT SURROUND VOL NR PICTURE SOUND SET UP ASPECT PICTURE POS. /SIZE OFF TIMER PC Picture Normalise Picture Mode Brightness Colour Normal 0 0 T int White balance Normal Advanced set.
17 On-Screen Menu Display from Remote Control Note: “ Signal ” setup menu displays different setting condition for each input signals. (see page 15) T o Signal screen for RGB (see page 34) T o Signal screen for A V (see page 32, 33) T o Signal screen for PC (see page 34) Press to access each adjust screen.
18 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 INPUT SURROUND VOL NR PICTURE SOUND SET UP ASPECT PICTURE POS. /SIZE OFF TIMER PC ASPECT button The aspect mode changes each time the ASPECT button is pressed.
19 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.
20 Adjusting Picture Pos./Size PLASMA DISPLA Y N R INPUT SURROUND VOL PICTURE SOUND SET UP ASPECT PICTURE POS. /SIZE OFF TIMER PC Adjusting screen 1 PICTURE POS. /SIZE Press to display the Picture Pos./Size menu. Normal Picture P os./Size Normalise H-P os H-Size V- P o s V- S i z e Normal Picture P os.
21 Adjusting Picture Pos./Size H-Pos H-Size V -Pos V -Size Clock Phase (RGB/PC in Mode) When the Position Right “ ” button is pressed. When the Position Right “ ” button is pressed. When the Position Right “ ” button is pressed. When the Position Right “ ” button is pressed.
22 Sound Normalise Sound Mode Bass T reble Normal On 0 0 0 Balance Surround Normal Sound Adjustment 1 2 Press to display the Sound menu. Select to adjust each item. Press to select the desired adjustment menu. Select the desired level by listening to the sound.
23 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.
24 Press the left or right button to select “ On ” . Press the down button to enter Advanced Settings mode. Advanced Settings On Enables fine picture adjustment at a professional level (see next page). Advanced Settings Off Displays images with settings of the Picture menu.
25 Picture Adjustments Item Contrast Brightness Colour T int (NTSC only) Sharpness Effect Adjustments Less More Darker Brighter Reddish Greenish Selects the proper brightness and density for the room. Adjusts for easier viewing of dark pictures such as night scenes and black hair .
26 Set up TIMER The timer can switch the Plasma Display On or Off. Before attempting T imer Set, confirm the PRESENT TIME and adjust if necessary . Then set POWER ON T ime / POWER OFF T ime. Display the Set up TIMER screen T o set up PRESENT TIME, follow the procedure described below .
27 TIMER Set Set up TIMER PRESENT TIME POWER ON Function 0:52 Off POWER ON T ime POWER OFF Function POWER OFF T ime 0:00 0:00 Off Press to display the POWER ON Setup / POWER OFF Setup screen. Press to select POWER ON T ime / POWER OFF T ime. 1 Press to select Hours Adjustment/ Minutes Adjustment.
28 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 be used. 2 3 1 4 Press to display the Setup menu screen. SET UP Press to select the Screensaver .
29 Off Low Mid High R Screensaver Function Mode White bar scroll T ime Designation Start T ime 0:00 0:00 SP Adjustment Mid Finish T ime Setup of Screensaver T ime 5 Screensaver (For preventing after-images ) Press to select Start T ime/ Finish T ime (When T ime Designation is selected).
30 Setup for MUL TI DISPLA Y 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.
31 MUL TI DISPLA Y Setup MUL TI DISPLA Y Setup Ratio On 2 2 Location A1 Press to select Ratio (2nd step). Press to select “ 2 × 2 ” , “ 3 × 3 ” . How to set the display location number for each Plasma Display Press to select Location. Press to select the required arrangement number .
32 Setup for Input Signals Component/RGB-in Select Select the input signals to be connected by installing the Optional T erminal Board. (Refer to the service manual for the optional T erminal Board.) Select to match the signals from the source connected to the Component/RGB input terminals.
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 Select Signal from the “ Setup ” menu during RGB or PC input signal mode. Press to adjust. Sync H & V Sync on VIDEO Sync on G 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 Plasma Displ.
36 SERIAL PC IN AUDIO 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 SPEAKER T erminals (R) SPEAKER T erminals (L) Connections COMPONENT/RGB IN and Audio IN .
37 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 .
38 Notes: (1) Additional equipment, cables and an adaptor plug shown are not supplied with this set. (2) 21 pin connectors and 21 pin scart plugs are connectors used in Europe. (3) The S V ideo input will override the composite video signal when S Video lead is connected.
39 Connections Notes: (1) Change the “ Component/RGB-in ” setting in the “ Setup ” menu to “ RGB ” . (see page 32) (2) Additional equipment, cables and adaptor plugs shown are not supplied with this set.
40 Connections TUNER IN AV1 AV2 AV 4 DISPLA Y OUT AV4C RGB VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO S-VIDEO P R P R YL R AUDIO OUT VIDEO S-VIDEO RGB VIDEO Plasma display Receiver TU-PT600B T uner T erminal Boar d (optional).
41 Input signal can be displayed Connections signal name horizontal vertical Component RGB PC frequency(kHz) frequency(Hz) 1 525 (480) /60i 15.734 59.94 ∗∗ ∗ 2 625 (575) /50i 15.625 50 ∗∗ ∗ 3 525 (480) /60p 31.468 59.94 ∗∗ 4 625 (575) /50p 31.
42 Specifications TH-37PW5 TH-42PW5 220 - 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz 225 W 295 W 2.8 W 2.8 W 1.5 W 1.5 W Drive method AC type Drive method AC type 37-inch, 16:9 aspect ratio 42-inch, 16:9 aspect ratio 3000:1 818 mm (W) × 461 mm (H) × 939 mm (diagonal) 920 mm (W) × 518 mm (H) × 1056 mm (diagonal) No.
43 Specifications Notes: (1) Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. Weight and dimensions shown are approximate. (2) This equipment complies with the EMC standards listed below . EN55022, EN61000-3-2, EN61000-3-3, EN61000-6-2.
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