Panasonic TH-42PWD6 Operating Instructions Manual
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Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read these instructions completely. Please keep this
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English
Operating Instructions
Progressive Wide Plasma Display
PLASMA DISPLAY
High Definition Plasma Display
TH-42PWD6
Model No.
TH-42PHD6
Model No.
TH-50PHD6
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TQBC0598
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Page 1: Operating Instructions
Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read these instructions completely. Please keep this manual for future reference. English Operating Instructions Progressive Wide Plasma Display PLASMA DISPLAY Model No. High Definition Plasma Display Model No. ® TH-42PWD6 TH-42PHD6 TH-50PHD6 TQBC0598... -
Page 2: Table Of Contents
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. -
Page 3: Important Safety Notice
Important Safety Notice WARNING: To 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.) WARNING: 1) To prevent electric shock, do not remove cover. -
Page 4: Safety Precautions
If water is 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 your local Panasonic dealer. -
Page 5: Cleaning And Maintenance
If water or foreign objects get inside the Plasma Display, if the Plasma Display is dropped, or if the cabinet becomes damages, disconnect the power cord plug immediately. • A short circuit may occur, which could cause fire. Contact your local Panasonic dealer for any repairs that need to be made. CAUTION When using the Plasma Display Do not bring your hands, face or objects close to the ventilation holes of the Plasma Display. -
Page 6: Accessories
Accessories Accessories Supply Check that you have the accessories and items shown Operating Instruction book AC cord Remote Control Batteries Requires two R6 batteries. 1. Turn the transmitter face down. Press and slide off the battery cover. Helpful Hint: For frequent remote control users, replace old batteries with Alkaline batteries for longer life. -
Page 7: Connections
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) Speakers (Optional accessories) SPEAKERS Terminals (R) – AC cord fixing 1. Open the clamper. -
Page 8: Pc Input Terminals Connection
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 dots (TH-50PHD6) when the aspect mode is set to “4:3”, and 852 480 dots (TH-42PWD6), 1,024 768 dots (TH- 42PHD6), 1,366 768 dots (TH-50PHD6) when the aspect mode is set to “16:9”. -
Page 9: Serial Terminals Connection
Volume 00 - 63 Audio mute OFF Audio mute ON Input select (toggle) None Slot1 input Slot2 input Slot3 input PC input Screen mode select (toggle) None 4 : 3 NORM Zoom ZOOM 16 : 9 FULL Just JUST Panasonic Auto SELF Open... -
Page 10: Basic Controls
Basic Controls R - STANDBY G POWER ON Main Power TH-42PWD6 On/Off Switch Remote control sensor Power Indicator The Power Indicator will light. • Power-OFF .. Indicator not illuminated (The unit will still consume some power as long as the power cord is still inserted into the wall outlet.) - Page 11 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 12). Press this button to turn the Plasma Display On, from Stanby mode. Press it again to turn the Plasma Display Off to Stanby mode.
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Page 12: Power On/Off And Input Signal Selection
INPUT MENU – ENTER G POWER ON R - STANDBY G POWER ON TH-42PWD6 Remote Control Sensor 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. -
Page 13: Select The Input Signal
Select the input signal R - STANDBY INPUT MENU ENTER G POWER ON INPUT MENU ENTER INPUT SURROUND Selecting the On-Screen Menu Language SET UP INPUT SURROUND Selectable languages PICTURE SOUND SET UP MULTI ZOOM Power On/Off and input signal selection INPUT Press the INPUT button to select the input signal to be played back from the equipment which has been... -
Page 14: On-Screen Menu Displays
On-Screen Menu Displays To Picture adjust menu (see page 18) Picture Normalise Normal Picture Mode Normal Contrast Brightness Colour Tint Sharpness White balance Normal Advanced settings Press to select “On”. Press to enter Advanced settings. To Advanced settings (see page 18, 19) Advanced settings Normalise Normal... - Page 15 3D Y/C Filter ( NTSC ) Colour system Auto Cinema reality Panasonic Auto ( 4:3 ) 4 : 3 Note: “Signal” setup menu displays different setting condition for each input signals. (see page 13) To setup Screensaver Press to select Start Time/ Finish Time (see page 24-26) (When Time Designation is selected).
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Page 16: Aspect Controls
“Component”,“RGB” and “DVI” input signal, the mode is set to “16:9” 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). -
Page 17: Adjusting Picture Pos./Size
Adjusting Picture Pos./Size Adjusting screen PICTURE POS. /SIZE Press to display the Picture Pos./Size menu. Press to select H-Pos/H-Size/V-Pos/V- Size/Clock Phase. During “AV(S Video)” and “Component” input signal. Picture Pos./Size Normalise Normal H-Pos H-Size V-Pos V-Size Press to adjust Pos./Size. Press to exit from adjust mode. -
Page 18: Picture Adjustments
Picture Adjustments PICTURE Press to display the Picture menu. 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 Normalise Normal Picture Mode Normal Contrast Brightness Colour Tint... -
Page 19: Advanced Settings
Item Effect Contrast Less More Brightness Darker Brighter Colour Less More Tint Reddish Greenish Sharpness Less More Note: 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... -
Page 20: Sound Adjustment
Sound Adjustment SOUND 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. Bass Adjusts low sounds Treble Adjusts high sounds Balance Adjusts left and right volumes Surround Select On or Off... -
Page 21: Digital Zoom
• During Digital Zoom, only the following keys button can be operated. MUTE button VOL button R - STANDBY G POWER ON TH-42PWD6 OFF TIMER button Press on the enlargement location to select. The cursor will move. Press to exit from the Digital Zoom. Exit –... -
Page 22: Present Time Setup / Set Up Timer
PRESENT TIME Setup / Set up TIMER The timer can switch the Plasma Display On or Off. Before attempting Timer Set, confirm the PRESENT TIME and adjust if necessary. Then set POWER ON Time / POWER OFF Time. INPUT SURROUND PICTURE SOUND SET UP... -
Page 23: Set Up Timer
Set up TIMER Display the Set up TIMER screen. 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. Note: Timer function will not work unless “PRESENT TIME”... -
Page 24: Screensaver (For Preventing After-Images)
Screensaver 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. SET UP Press to display the Setup menu screen. Reversal / Scroll selection Mode selection Start setting (For preventing after-images) -
Page 25: Setup Of Screensaver Time
Setup of Screensaver Time After selecting Time Designation 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 10 : 00 PRESENT TIME Start White bar scroll... -
Page 26: Side Panel Adjustment
Screensaver (For preventing after-images ) Side Panel Adjustment 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. To prevent the appearance of such an after-image, illuminate the side panels. -
Page 27: Reduces Power Consumption
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 10, 11, 12), so standby power of the set is reduced. -
Page 28: Setup For Multi Display
Setup for MULTI DISPLAY 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 (2 2) How to Setup MULTI DISPLAY INPUT... -
Page 29: How To Set The Display Location Number For Each Plasma Display
How to set the display location number for each Plasma Display 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 ·... -
Page 30: Setup For Input Signals
Signal Screensaver Power save Standby save Power management English ( UK ) OSD Language Press (ACTION) button [ AV ] Signal 3D Y/C Filter ( NTSC ) Colour system Auto Cinema reality Panasonic Auto ( 4:3 ) 4 : 3... -
Page 31: Colour System / Panasonic Auto
Set the colour system to match the input signal. If set to “Auto”, the colour system is determined automatically. Panasonic Auto Set to “4 : 3” 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”. -
Page 32: Sync
Setup for input signals Sync Select Signal from the “Setup” menu during RGB input signal. Press to adjust. 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). -
Page 33: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Before you call for service, determine the symptoms and make a few simple checks as shown below. Symptoms Picture Interference Normal Picture No Picture No Picture No Colour 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. -
Page 34: Input Signal Can Be Displayed
Input signal can be displayed Applicable input signals for PC Input (D-sub 15P) ( Mark) Signal name 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... -
Page 35: Specifications
(1) Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. Mass 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. TH-42PWD6 TH-42PHD6 220 - 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz 265 W Save off 1.9 W, Save on 1.1 W... - Page 36 Warranty Service purposes. Model Number Serial Number Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. Web Site : http://www.panasonic.co.jp/global/ Printed in Japan MBS0703S0...