® Wide Plasma Display Operating Instructions PLASMA DISPLAY TH-42PWD4 Model No. — INPU R - STAN ER ON G POW Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read these instructions completely. Please keep this manual for future reference. English...
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Dear Panasonic Customer Welcome to the Panasonic family of customers. We hope that you will have many years of enjoyment from your new Plasma Display. To obtain maximum benefit from your set, please read these Instructions before making any adjustments, and retain them for future reference.
On screen Menu Display from Remote Control ... 16 3D Y/C Filter – For NTSC video images ....33 ASPECT Controls ........... 18 Colour system / Panasonic Auto ......34 Adjusting Picture Pos./Size ........20 [Sync] ..............35 Sound Adjustment ..........22 [Pull-in range] ............
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.
• High voltages which can cause severe electric shocks are present inside the Plasma Display. For any inspection, adjustment and repair work, please contact your local Panasonic dealer. Securely insert the power cord plug as far as it will go.
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.
Accessories Accessories Supply Check that you have the accessories and items shown Remote Control Transmitter Batteries for the Remote Operating Instruction book EUR646525 Control Transmitter R6 Size) INPUT SURROUND PICTURE SOUND SET UP PICTURE POS. /SIZE ASPECT OFF TIMER PLASMA DISPLAY Ferrite core Fixing bands AC cord...
Remote Control Batteries Requires two R6 batteries. 2. Install the batteries as shown in 3. Replace the cover and slide in 1. Turn the transmitter face down. Press and slide off the battery the battery compartment. reverse until the lock snaps. cover.
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. Speakers (Optional accessories) SPEAKERS SPEAKERS Terminals (R) Terminals (L) – Cable fixing bands Secure any excess cables with bands as required. Pass the attached cable fixing To secure cables connected to Terminals, wrap the cable fixing band...
Connections How to connect the PC Input Terminals COMPUTER AUDIO PC IN POWER INPUT – R - STANDBY G POWER ON Conversion adapter (if necessary) D-sub 15p PC cable Ferrite core Less than (supplied) 7" (20 cm) Audio 1/8" (3mm) stereo plug Connect a cable which matches the audio output terminal on the computer.
(2) If an incorrect command is sent by mistake, this 16 : 9 unit will send an “ER401” command back to the FULL computer. Just JUST Panasonic Auto SELF With the power off, this display responds to PON command only.
Basic Controls – INPUT R - STANDBY G POWER ON TH-42PWD4 Volume Adjustment Main Power On/Off Switch Push the Volume Up “+” or Down “–” INPUT button Power Indicator button to increase or decrease the (AV(S Video)/Component, RGB/ The Power Indicator will light.
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Basic Controls Explanations from here onward describe the functions when the optional BNC Terminal Board is installed. SURROUND button INPUT button (see page 23) (AV(S Video)/Component, RGB/PC Mode Selection) Press to select AV(S Video)/Component or RGB/PC input signal modes sequentially. (see page 15) Sound mute On/Off (see page 22) INPUT...
G POWER ON the set on Power-On Power Indicator: Green R - STANDBY G POWER ON TH-42PWD4 Example: The screen below is displayed for a while Remote Control Sensor Power Indicator after the Plasma Display is turned on. (setting condition is an example.)
Power On/Off and input signal selection Select the input signal 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. Select the input signals to be connected by installing the optional Terminal Board.
On-Screen Menu Display from Remote Control To Picture adjust menu Press to select each item. (see page 24) Picture Normalise Normal Picture Mode Normal Contrast Brightness Colour Tint INPUT Setup Sharpness White balance Normal Component/RGB-in select Advanced settings SURROUND Signal Screensaver To Advanced Settings English ( UK )
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3D Y/C Filter ( NTSC ) Sync H & V Clamp position Sync H & V Pull-in range Narrow Colour system Auto Pull-in range Narrow Panasonic Auto ( 4:3 ) Clamp position 4 : 3 CLamp position H-Freq. 31.5 H-Freq. 31.5 V-Freq. 60.0 V-Freq. 60.0 Note: “Signal”...
For a 525i (480i), 625i (575i) signal input during “Component” PICTURE SOUND SET UP input signal mode, “Panasonic Auto” can not be selected. (4) The aspect mode is memorized separately for each input terminal (AV, Component, RGB and PC). PICTURE POS.
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Note: For an elongated image Image is expanded Panasonic Panasonic Auto mode is designed to automatically Auto adjust the aspect ratio to handle a mix of 16:9 and Changes in accordance 4:3 program material. Certain 4:3 program material,...
Adjusting Picture Pos./Size Adjusting screen ASPECT Press to select the screen mode to adjust. INPUT PICTURE POS. /SIZE SURROUND Press to display the Picture Pos./Size menu. Press to select H-Pos/H-Size/V-Pos/V- Size/Clock Phase. PICTURE SOUND SET UP PICTURE POS. /SIZE ASPECT During “AV”...
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Adjusting Picture Pos./Size When the Position Left “ ” button is pressed. When the Position Right “ ” button is pressed. H-Pos When the Position Left “ ” button is pressed. When the Position Right “ ” button is pressed. H-Size When the Position Left “...
Sound Adjustment SOUND Press to display the Sound menu. INPUT SURROUND Select to adjust each item. Press to select the desired adjustment menu. Select the desired level by listening to the sound. PICTURE SOUND SET UP PICTURE POS S Bass Sound Adjusts low sounds Normal...
Surround Controls SURROUND SURROUND Button 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.
Picture Adjustments PICTURE Press the PICTURE button on the Remote Control to display the Picture menu. Picture Normalise Normal Picture Mode Normal Select to adjust each item. Contrast Brightness Press to select the menu to adjust. Colour Tint Sharpness White balance Normal Select the desired level by looking at the picture Advanced Settings...
Picture Adjustments Notes: Item Effect Adjustments (1) “Colour” , “Tint” and “Sharpness” Selects the proper brightness and settings cannot be adjusted for Contrast density for the room. “RGB” and “PC” input signal Less More modes. Adjusts for easier viewing of dark pictures Brightness (2) You can change the level of each such as night scenes and black hair.
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) group of 9 (3 3) How to Setup MULTI DISPLAY...
Setup for MULTI DISPLAY How to set the display location number for each Plasma Display Press to select Ratio (2nd step). MULTI DISPLAY Setup Press to select “2 2”, “3 3”. MULTI DISPLAY Setup Ratio Location Press to select Location. MULTI DISPLAY Setup Press to select the required arrangement MULTI DISPLAY 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 Tme. Display the Set up TIMER screen SET UP Press to display the Setup...
Setup TIMER TIMER Set Press to select POWER ON Time / POWER OFF Time. Set up TIMER PRESENT TIME 0:52 POWER ON Function POWER ON Time 0:00 POWER OFF Function POWER OFF Time 0:00 Press to display the POWER ON Setup / POWER OFF Setup screen.
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. SET UP Press to display the Setup menu screen. Setup Press to select the Screensaver.
Screensaver (For preventing after-images ) Setup of Screensaver Time Press to select Start Time/ Finish Time (When Time Designation is selected). Press to select Periodic Time/ Operating Time (When Interval is selected). Press to select each Time Adjustment screen. Screensaver Start Time Function White bar scroll...
Screensaver (For preventing after-images ) Side Panel Adjustment Do not display a picture in 4:3 mode for an extended period, as side panel 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.
Press (Action) button [ AV ] Signal Press to exit from adjust mode. 3D Y/C Filter ( NTSC ) Colour system Auto Panasonic Auto ( 4:3 ) 4 : 3 Note: When on, this setting only affects NTSC input signals.
Auto SECAM M.NTSC NTSC Pansonic Auto Set to “4 : 3” to view 4:3 images in an unchanged format when Panasonic (4:3) Auto is selected. If you would like to view 4:3 images in “Just” format, set to “Just”.
Setup for Input Signals Select Signal from the “Setup” menu during RGB or PC input signal mode. [ Component ] Signal Press to select each item. Clamp position [ RGB ] Signal Press to adjust. Sync H & V Pull-in range Narrow Clamp position H-Freq.
Troubleshooting Before you call for service, determine the symptoms and make a few simple checks as shown below. Symptoms Checks Picture Sound Electrical Appliances Cars/Motorcycles Fluorescent light Interface Noisy Sound Volume (Check whether the mute function has been activated on the remote control.) Normal Picture No Sound Not plugged into AC outlet...
Connections Connection to the Optional Terminal Board By installing the optional BNC Terminal Board, the Plasma Display can handle high quality input signals such as AV, DVD, and RGB.Below is the connecting method when the optional BNC Terminal Board is installed. Optional BNC Terminal Board AUDIO AUDIO...
Connections AV Input Terminals connection Connect the signal source equipment. (Example) When connecting an S VIDEO VCR (S VIDEO VCR) Audio Video S Video S VIDEO 4 pin socket Luminance earth Chrominance earth 2 RCA audio cables Luminance in Chrominance in AUDIO S VIDEO Video input to...
Connections (Example) When connecting 21 pin scart cables. (VCR) Video input to BNC socket Audio input to L/R sockets (DVD / Satellite Receiver) VIDEO AUDIO S VIDEO VIDEO AV1/TV Video input to BNC socket RCA-BNC adapter plug Audio input to L/R sockets Notes: (1) Additional equipment, cables and an adapter plug shown are not supplied with this set.
Connections Component/RGB Input connection Component signals (Y, P ) connection RCA-BNC adaptor plug (DVD Player) Y, P 3 RCA video cables AUDIO 2 RCA audio cables Notes: (1) Change the “Component/RGB-in” setting in the “Setup” menu to “Y/P ”. (see page 33, 35) (2) Additional equipment, cables and adapter plugs shown are not supplied with this set.
Specifications TH-42PWD4 Power Source 220 - 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz Power Consumption Normal use 295 W Stand-by condition 1.8 W Power off condition 1.6 W Plasma Display panel Drive method AC type 42-inch, 16:9 aspect ratio Contrast Ratio 3000:1...
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Specifications TH-42PWD4 Optional Supplied TY-SP42PWD3W Speakers Pedestal TY-ST42PT3-K TY-ST42PW1 Wall stand Mobile stand TY-ST42PF3 Wall-hanging bracket TY-WK42PV1 (vertical) Wall-hanging bracket TY-WK42PR1 (angled) Ceiling unit TY-CE42PS1 Terminal Cover TY-UPS200 BNC Terminal Board TY-42TM4Y Dimensions 1020mm 610 mm 89 mm 89 mm 1020 mm –...
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Warranty Service purposes. Model Number Serial Number Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. Web Site : http://www.panasonic.co.jp/global/ Printed in Japan MBS0601S0(MS)