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Operating Instructions
PLASMA DISPLAY
Progressive Wide Plasma Display
TH-37PWD6UX
Model No.
TH-42PWD6UX
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TQBC0650
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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 Operating Instructions PLASMA DISPLAY Progressive Wide Plasma Display Model No. TH-37PWD6UX TH-42PWD6UX TQBC0650 ®... - Page 2 WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover or back. No user-serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel. The lightning flash with arrow-head within a triangle is intended to tell the user that parts inside the product are a risk of electric shock to persons.
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Page 3: Important Safety Instructions
Important Safety Instructions 1) Read these instructions. All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the appliance is operated. 2) Keep these instructions. The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. 3) Heed all warnings. All warnings on the appliance and in the operating instructions should be adhered to. -
Page 4: 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 5: Fcc Statement
Even if no special notation has been made of company or product trademarks, these trademarks have been fully respected. FCC Declaration of Conformity Matsushita Electric Corporation of America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094 Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company 1-888-843-9788 email: consumerproducts@panasonic.com... -
Page 6: Safety Precautions
Safety Precautions WARNING Set up Do not place the Plasma Display on sloped or unstable surfaces. • The Plasma Display may fall off or tip over. Do not place any objects on top of the Plasma Display. • If water spills onto the Plasma Display or foreign objects get inside it, a short-circuit may occur which could result in fire or electric shock. -
Page 7: Cleaning And Maintenance
Do not allow a still picture to be displayed for an extended period, as this can cause a permanent after-image to remain on the Plasma Display. Examples of still pictures include logos, video games, computer images, teletext and images displayed in 4:3 mode. Safety Precautions TY-SP42P5W-K (TH-42PWD6UX) TY-WK42PV1 (TH-42PWD6UX) -
Page 8: Accessories
Accessories Accessories Supplied Check that you have the Accessories and items shown Operating Instruction book Ferrite core (small size) Remote Control Batteries Requires two AA 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 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) AC cord connection (see page 12) SPEAKERS Terminals (R) – AC cord fixing 1. -
Page 10: Pc Input Terminals Connection
Connections PC Input Terminals connection COMPUTER Installing the ferrite core (Small size) Pull back the tabs (in two places) Installing the ferrite core (Large size) Notes: (1) Computer signals which can be input are those with a horizontal scanning frequency of 15 to 110 kHz and vertical scanning frequency of 48 to 120 Hz. -
Page 11: 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 NORMAL (4:3) NORM ZOOM ZOOM FULL FULL JUST JUST Panasonic AUTO SELF Open... -
Page 12: Power On/Off
Power ON/OFF AC cord connection Connecting the AC cord plug to the Plasma Display. Power ON/OFF INPUT MENU – ENTER R - STANDBY 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. -
Page 13: Input Signal Selection
Input Signal Selection Select the Input Signal – R - STANDBY INPUT MENU ENTER G POWER ON – INPUT MENU ENTER INPUT SURROUND Selecting the On-Screen Menu Language INPUT SURROUND Selectable languages PICTURE SOUND SET UP MULTI ZOOM INPUT Select the input signals to be connected by installing the optional Terminal Boards. -
Page 14: Basic Controls
Basic Controls R - STANDBY G POWER ON Main Power On/Off Switch Remote control Power Indicator sensor 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 15 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 Standby mode. Press it again to turn the Plasma Display Off to Standby mode.
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Page 16: On-Screen Menu Displays
On-Screen Menu Displays To PICTURE adjust menu (see page 21) PICTURE NORMALIZE NORMAL PICTURE MENU STANDARD PICTURE BRIGHTNESS COLOR TINT SHARPNESS NORMAL COLOR TEMP ADVANCED SETTINGS Press to select “ON”. Press to enter ADVANCED SETTINGS. To ADVANCED SETTINGS (see page 21, 22) ADVANCED SETTINGS NORMALIZE NORMAL... - Page 17 SIGNAL 3D Y/C FILTER ( NTSC ) COLOR SYSTEM AUTO 3:2 PULLDOWN Panasonic AUTO ( 4:3 ) NORMAL Note: “SIGNAL” setup menu displays a different setting condition for each input signal. (see page 13) To setup SCREENSAVER (See page 25-27)
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Page 18: Aspect Controls
“COMPONENT”, “RGB” and “DVI” input signal mode, the mode is set to “FULL” 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 19: Adjusting Picture Position/Size
Adjusting PICTURE POSITION/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 “VIDEO (S VIDEO)” and “COMPONENT” input signal. PICTURE POS./SIZE NORMALIZE NORMAL H-POS H-SIZE V-POS V-SIZE Press to adjust POS./SIZE. Press to exit from adjust mode. -
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: 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 NORMALIZE NORMAL PICTURE MENU STANDARD PICTURE BRIGHTNESS COLOR TINT... -
Page 22: Advanced Settings
PICTURE Adjustments Item Effect PICTURE Less More BRIGHTNESS Darker Brighter COLOR Less More TINT (NTSC only) Reddish Greenish SHARPNESS Less More Note: In PICTURE, there is nor a noticeable change even when contrast is increased with a bright picture or reduced with a dark picture. -
Page 23: 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 OF DAY and adjust if necessary. Then set POWER ON TIME/POWER OFF TIME. INPUT SURROUND PICTURE SOUND SET UP MULTI ZOOM... -
Page 24: Set Up Timer
PRESENT TIME SETUP/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. Press twice to exit from SETUP. -
Page 25: 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 NEGATIVE / SCROLL selection MODE selection START setting (For preventing after-images) Press to display the SETUP menu screen. -
Page 26: Setup Of Screensaver Time
SCREENSAVER (For preventing after-images ) Setup of SCREENSAVER Time After selecting TIME OF DAY or INTERVAL, the relevant SET UP TIME 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 OF DAY... -
Page 27: Side Bar Adjust
SIDE BAR ADJUST 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 bars on either side of the display field. To prevent the appearance of such an after-image, change the brightness of the side bars. -
Page 28: Digital Zoom
Digital Zoom This displays an enlargement of the designated part of the displayed image. Display the "Operation Guide". ZOOM MOVE Press to access Digital Zoom. The "Operation Guide" will be displayed. INPUT SURROUND PICTURE SOUND SET UP MULTI ZOOM SWAP SELECT MOVE PICTURE... -
Page 29: 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 12,14,15), so standby power of the set is reduced. -
Page 30: Set Up For Multi Display
SET UP 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. (2 2) Notes: (1) For RGB 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 32: Set Up For Input Signals
COMPONENT/RGB-IN SELECT INPUT LABEL SIGNAL SCREENSAVER POWER SAVE STANDBY SAVE POWER MANAGEMENT OSD LANGUAGE ENGLISH Press (ACTION) button SIGNAL 3D Y/C FILTER ( NTSC ) COLOR SYSTEM 3:2 PULLDOWN Panasonic AUTO ( 4:3 ) RGB1 RGB1 [ VIDEO ] AUTO NORMAL... -
Page 33: Color System / Panasonic Auto
Set the color system to match the input signal. If set to “AUTO”, the color system is determined automatically. Panasonic Set to “NORMAL” to view 4:3 images in an unchanged format when Panasonic AUTO AUTO (4:3) is selected. If you would like to view 4:3 images in Just format, set to “JUST”. -
Page 34: Sync
SET UP for Input Signals SYNC Select SIGNAL from the “SET UP” menu during RGB input signal. Press to select each item. 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 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 Color 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 36: 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 1,125 (1,080) /24sF 1,250 (1,080) /50i... -
Page 37: Specifications
INPUT MENU ENTER G POWER ON approx. 53.1 lbs (main unit only) approx. 62.4 lbs (with speakers) TH-42PWD6UX 395 W Save OFF 1.5W, Save ON 0.6W 0.4 W Drive method : AC type 42-inch, 16:9 aspect ratio 4000:1 920 mm (W) 518 mm (H), 1,056 mm (diagonal) -
Page 39: Limited Warranty
Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company Panasonic Commercial Plasma Display Limited Warranty Labor: Parts : Panasonic Authorized Servicenters shall not be responsible under this Limited Warranty or otherwise for any loss of information contained in user-programmable integrated circuits. On-Site or Carry-In Service... - Page 40 Customer’s Record The model number and serial number of this product can be found on its back cover. You should note this serial number in the space provided below and retain this book, plus your purchase receipt, as a permanent record of your purchase to aid in identification in the event of theft or loss, and for Warranty Service purposes.