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Panasonic TH-42PW5 Operating Instructions Manual

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Progressive Wide Plasma Display

Operating Instructions

PLASMA DISPLAY
TH-37PW5
TH-42PW5
Model No.
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TQBC0429-1

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    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 Progressive Wide Plasma Display Operating Instructions PLASMA DISPLAY TH-37PW5 TH-42PW5 Model No. TQBC0429-1 ®...
  • Page 2 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: Table Of Contents

    Set Up for Input Signals ... 32 Component/RGB-in select ... 32 3D Y/C Filter – For NTSC AV images ... 32 Colour system / Panasonic Auto ... 33 3:2 Pulldown ... 33 Sync ... 34 H-Freq. (kHz)/V-Freq. (Hz) ... 34 Troubleshooting ...

  • Page 4: Important Safety Notice

    If you lose the fuse cover the plug must not be used until a replacement cover is obtained A replacement fuse cover can be purchased from your local Panasonic Dealer. If the fitted moulded plug is unsuitable for the socket outlet in your home, then the fuse shall be removed and the plug cut off and disposed of safety.

  • Page 5: 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 6 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 7: Accessories

    Accessories Accessories Supply Check that you have the accessories and items shown Operating Instruction book AC cord Optional Accessories • Speakers TY-SP37P5W-S (TH-37PW5) TY-SP42P5W-S (TH-42PW5) • • Wall-hanging bracket Wall-hanging bracket (vertical) (angled) TY-WK37PV3 (TH-37PW5) TY-WK42PR1 (TH-42PW5) TY-WK42PV1 (TH-42PW5) •...

  • Page 8: Remote Control Batteries

    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. Precaution on battery use Incorrect installation can cause battery leakage and corrosion that will damage the remote control transmitter.

  • Page 9: 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. Speakers (Optional accessories) SPEAKERS Terminals (R) – Cable fixing bands Secure any excess cables with bands as required. Pass the attached cable fixing band through the clip as shown in the figure.

  • Page 10: Pc Input Terminals Connection

    Connections PC Input Terminals connection If tuner is connected the PC connection is disabled. COMPUTER Installing the ferrite core (Small size) Pull back the tabs (in two places) Installing the ferrite core (Large size) Pull back the tabs (in two places) Notes: (1) Computer signals which can be input are those with a horizontal scanning frequency of 15.6 to 110 kHz and vertical scanning frequency of 48 to 120 Hz.
  • Page 11 Signal Names for D-sub 15P Connector Pin Layout for PC Input Terminal Pin No. Signal Name Pin No. GND (Ground) GND (Ground) Connections Signal Name Pin No. Signal Name GND (Ground) GND (Ground) GND (Ground) GND (Ground) HD/SYNC NC (not connected) GND (Ground)

  • Page 12: Serial Terminals Connection

    AV Mode Component / RGB mode (processed as a or RGB signals as set by this unit) PC Mode Screen mode select (toggle) None 4 : 3 NORM Zoom ZOOM 16 : 9 FULL Just JUST Panasonic Auto SELF Open...

  • Page 13: Basic Controls

    Press the “PC” mode selection button to select the PC mode. This button is used to switch directly to PC mode. R - STANDBY G POWER ON TH-42PW5 Remote control INPUT button sensor (AV(S Video), Component/RGB and PC Mode Selection) (see page 15) C.A.T.S sensor...

  • Page 14: Power On/Off And Input Signal Selection

    INPUT — R - STANDBY G POWER ON R - STANDBY G POWER ON TH-42PW5 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 15: Select The Input Signal

    Select the input signal — INPUT R - STANDBY G POWER ON — INPUT INPUT SURROUND Selecting the On-Screen Menu Language SET UP INPUT SURROUND Selectable languages PICTURE SOUND SET UP Power On/Off and input signal selection INPUT Note: Input buttons do not work if no optional Terminal Board is installed. Press to display the Set Up menu.

  • Page 16: On-Screen Menu Display From Remote Control

    On-Screen Menu Display from Remote Control To Picture adjust menu (see page 24) Picture Normalise Normal Picture Mode Normal Contrast Brightness Colour Tint Sharpness White balance Normal Advanced settings To Advanced Settings (see page 24, 25) Advanced Settings Normalise Normal Black extension W/B High R W/B High B...
  • Page 17 3D Y/C Filter ( NTSC ) 3:2 Pulldown Colour system Auto 3:2 Pulldown Panasonic Auto ( 4:3 ) 4 : 3 Note: “Signal” setup menu displays different setting condition for each input signals. (see page 15) To setup Screensaver (see page 28)

  • Page 18: Aspect Controls

    “16:9” mode, and switching is not possible. For a 525i (480i), 625i (575i) signal input during “Component” 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).
  • Page 19 (depending on the picture source), allowing you to view the picture at its maximum size. Note: Image is expanded Panasonic Auto mode is designed to automatically adjust the aspect ratio to handle a mix of 16:9 and Changes in accordance 4:3 program material. Certain 4:3 program material,...

  • Page 20: 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 modes. 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 21 When the Position Left “ ” button is pressed. H-Pos When the Position Left “ ” button is pressed. H-Size When the Position Left “ ” button is pressed. V-Pos When the Position Left “ ” button is pressed. V-Size Flickering and distortion can be eliminated by using the Position Left “...

  • Page 22: 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 (see next page) Select On or Off...

  • Page 23: Surround Controls

    Surround Controls INPUT SURROUND PICTURE SOUND SET UP PICTURE POS. /SIZE ASPECT OFF TIMER PLASMA DISPLAY 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.

  • Page 24: 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 25: Advanced Settings

    Item Effect Contrast Less More Brightness Darker Brighter Colour Less More Tint (NTSC only) Reddish Greenish Sharpness Less More Note: In picture adjustment mode, bright pictures may not show any noticeable change when contrast is increased. Likewise, dark pictures will show little change when contrast is reduced. Advanced Settings Item Effect...

  • Page 26: Set Up Timer

    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. Display the Set up TIMER screen INPUT SURROUND PICTURE...

  • Page 27: Timer Set

    TIMER Set Note: Timer function will not work unless “PRESENT TIME” is set. Press to select POWER ON Time / POWER OFF Time. Press to display the POWER ON Setup / POWER OFF Setup screen. Press to select Hours Adjustment/ Minutes Adjustment.

  • Page 28: 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 After selecting Time Designation or Interval, the relevant Time Setup will become available for selection and the Operating Time may be set.

  • Page 29: Setup Of Screensaver Time

    Setup of Screensaver Time Screensaver Function White bar scroll Mode Time Designation Start Time 0:00 Finish Time 0:00 SP Adjustment Note: Timer function will not work unless “PRESENT TIME” is set. 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.

  • Page 30: 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 31: How To Set The Display Location Number For Each Plasma Display

    How to set the display location number for each Plasma Display Display Number locations for each arrangement Notes: (1) For PC or RGB input signals, normal multi-display magnification is only available at the VGA resolution. (2) The multi-display capability is not functional for component signals. (3) The MultiDisplay (multiskærmdisplay) function does not display certain input signals from the terminals of the installed option boards listed below: •...

  • Page 32: Setup For Input Signals

    Signal Screensaver English ( UK ) OSD Language MULTI DISPLAY Setup Set up TIMER Press (ACTION) button [ AV ] Signal 3D Y/C Filter ( NTSC ) Colour system Auto 3:2 Pulldown Panasonic Auto ( 4:3 ) 4 : 3...

  • Page 33: 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 34: Sync

    Setup for input signals Sync Select Signal from the “Setup” menu during RGB or PC input signal mode. Press to adjust. Press to exit from adjust mode. Setting RGB sync signal: Confirm that the input is set to RGB input (this setting is valid only for RGB input). H &...

  • Page 35: 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 Plasma Display panel Symptoms The plasma display panel is manufactured using an extremely high level of precision Some parts of the screen technology, however, sometimes some parts of the screen may be missing picture do not light up...

  • Page 36: Connections

    By installing the optional RCA Terminal Board, the Plasma Display can handle high quality input signals such as AV (S Video), DVD, and RGB. Below is the connecting method when the optional RCA Terminal Board is installed. Optional RCA Terminal Board TY-37TM4ZB(TH-37PW5) TY-42TM4ZB(TH-42PW5) AUDIO VIDEO S VIDEO...

  • Page 37: Av Input Terminals Connection

    AV Input Terminals connection Connect the signal source equipment (Example) When connecting an S VIDEO VCR (S VIDEO VCR) 2 RCA audio cables Audio input to L/R sockets (Example) When connecting 3 RCA audio video cables (VCR) Audio Video Notes: (1) S-Video input will override the composite video signal when S-Video lead is connected.

  • Page 38: Component/Rgb Input Connection

    Connections (Example) When connecting 21 pin scart cables (VCR) (DVD / Satellite Receiver) AV1/TV 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 Video input will override the composite video signal when S Video lead is connected.
  • Page 39 RGB signal (R, G, B, HD, VD) connection Example of input signal source HDTV-compatible VCR RGB camera Computer 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. RGB input to R, G, B, HD, VD sockets 5 BNC...

  • Page 40: Dedicated Receiver Connection

    PC and Serial cannot be accessed when the tuner is connected as shown. Receiver TU-PT600B VIDEO VIDEO S-VIDEO DISPLAY OUT VIDEO VIDEO AV4C S-VIDEO AUDIO AUDIO OUT TUNER Plasma display – R - STANDBY INPUT G POWER ON Installed into Plasma display Tuner Terminal Board (optional) TY-37TM5H (TH-37PW5) TY-42TM5H (TH-42PW5)

  • Page 41: Input Signal Can Be Displayed

    Input signal can be displayed AV/Component /RGB/ PC input signals AUDIO VIDEO S VIDEO AV IN AV input AV input signal name NTSC PAL60 SECAM Modified NTSC Component /RGB/PC input signal name 525 (480) /60i 625 (575) /50i 525 (480) /60p 625 (575) /50p 750 (720) /60p 1,125 (1,080) /60i...

  • Page 42: Specifications

    AUDIO IN (M3 JACK) EXTERNAL CONTROL TERMINAL (D-SUB 9PIN) RS-232C COMPATIBLE 16W [8 W + 8 W] (10 % THD) (TMME203 or TMME 187) J0KF00000018 TH-42PW5 295 W 2.8 W 1.5 W Drive method AC type 42-inch, 16:9 aspect ratio...
  • Page 43 89 mm 89 mm 920 mm POWER INPUT – G POWER ON R - STANDBY approx. 24.0 kg net (main unit only) approx. 28.2 kg (with speakers) Specifications TH-42PW5 TY-SP42P5W-S TY-ST05-S TY-ST42PW1 TY-ST42PF3 TY-WK42PV1 TY-WK42PR1 TY-CE42PS1 TY-42TM5TB TY-42TM4ZB TU-PT600B TY-42TM5H...
  • Page 44 Warranty Service purposes. Model Number Serial Number Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. Web Site : http://www.panasonic.co.jp/global/ Printed in Japan MBS0702S1072...

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