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Panasonic TC-42PD1FA Operating Instructions Manual

Panasonic TC-42PD1FA Operating Instructions Manual

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TC-4 2PD1FA
Wide Plasma Display
Operating
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TQBC0211

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  • Page 1 INPUT TC-4 2PD1FA Wide Plasma Display Operating Instructions TQBC0211...

  • 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 Wide 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. WARNING: 1) To prevent electric shock, do not remove cover. No user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.

  • Page 4: Safety Precautions

    BHigh voltages which can cause severe electric shocks are present inside the Wide 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.

  • Page 5: Cleaning And Maintenance

    If water or foreign objects get inside the Wide Plasma Display, if the Wide Plasma Display is dropped, or if the cabinet becomes damaged, disconnect the power cord plug immediately. BA short may occur, which could cause fire. Contact your local Panasonic dealer for any repairs that need to be made. CAUTION When using the Wide Plasma Display Do not bring your hands, face or objects close to the ventilation holes of the Wide Plasma Display.

  • Page 6: Accessories

    Accessories Accessories Supplied Check that you have the accessories and items shown Operating Instruction book Remote Control Transmitter Batteries for the Remote Control TNQE178 Transmitter R6 (UM3) Size) PLASMA DISPLAY INPUT MANUAL-ASPECT-AUTO PICTURE MODE MENU PICTURE POS./SIZE RCA-BNC adaptor plug Cleaning Cloth Ferrite sleeve TJS1A4270...

  • Page 7: Remote Control Batteries

    Remote Control Batteries R6(UM3) size Press and slide off the battery cover Insert batteries – note correct polarity Replace the cover (+ and –) Note: (1) Make sure that the batteries are fitted the correct way round. (2) Do not mix old batteries with new batteries. Remove old, exhausted batteries immediately. (3) Do not mix different battery types, i.e.

  • Page 8: Connections

    Quick Start Guide Connections Connecting the speakers. Refer to the Installation Manual for the speakers for details on speaker installation. Fit the speakers and connect the speakers. Rear SPEAKERS(8 ) INPUT speakers Connecting equipment such as a VCR. Connecting other types of equipment see pages 12 to 16. (Example) When connecting an S-VIDEO VCR.

  • Page 9: Plug In And Switch On

    Quick Start Guide Plug in and switch on INPUT Power Switch Power Indicator The Power Indicator will light. Power-OFF..Indicator not illuminated Stand-by ..Red Power-ON ... Green Select the input signal INPUT Press the INPUT button to select the input video signal to be played back from equipment such as a VCR which has been connected to the Wide Plasma Display.

  • Page 10: Basic Controls

    Basic Controls INPUT INPUT button Volume Adjustment (AV(S-Video)/Component, RGB/PC Mode Main Power Push the Volume Up “+” or Down “–” Selection) On/Off Switch Button to increase or decrease the Push the “INPUT” Button to select AV(S-Video) /Component, RGB/PC input signal modes volume level.

  • Page 11: Connections

    Connections Cable fixing bands Secure any excess cables with bands as required. To tighten To loosen Pull While Pull pushing the knob AV OUT Terminal TUNER IN Terminal REMOTE Terminal (see page 15) (see page 16) (see page 16) TUNER IN REMOTE AUTO AUDIO...

  • Page 12: How To Connect The Av Input Terminals

    Connections How to connect the AV Input Terminals S-VIDEO Signal Connection The Wide Plasma Display rear terminals (S-VIDEO VCR) AUTO AUDIO VIDEO 75 /HI-Z S-VIDEO Audio Video S-Video less than 20 cm Video input to S-Video terminal pins layout S-VIDEO socket Ferrite sleeve Luminance earth Chrominance earth...
  • Page 13 Connections How to connect the COMPONENT/RGB Input Terminals Component signals (Y, P ) Connection DVD Player The Wide Plasma Display rear terminals AUDIO Audio DVD (Y,P ,) OUT COMPONENT/RGB IN Video input to sockets 3 RCA Video cables AUDIO 2 RCA Audio cables Audio input to L/R sockets Note:...

  • Page 14: How To Connect The Pc Input Terminals

    Connections How to connect the PC Input Terminals COMPUTER The Wide Plasma Display rear terminals TUNER IN REMOTE PC IN SERIAL Conversion adaptor (if necessary) D-sub 15p RGB cable less than 20 cm less than 20 cm AUDIO 3mm Stereo Plug Connect a cable which matches the audio output terminal on the computer.
  • Page 15 Connections How to connect the AV Output Terminal to other equipment The video output terminal outputs the signals which are input to the video input terminal. Monitor less than 20 cm Video output to BNC socket Video Output Terminal Ferrite sleeve VIDEO (Supplied) The Wide Plasma...
  • Page 16 Connections How to connect the REMOTE Terminal The REMOTE terminal is reserved for use with future compatible components. TUNER IN REMOTE The Wide Plasma Display rear terminals PC IN SERIAL How to connect the TUNER Input Terminal The TUNER Input terminal is reserved for use with future external compatible components. TUNER IN REMOTE The Wide...

  • Page 17: Menu Flowchart

    (Refer to MENU Exit page 27.) During RGB and PC modes Set up Access Change Select Select COMPONENT/RGB IN Picture Y/PB/PR Sound Panasonic Auto (4:3) Set up Just Signal OSD Language Set up English MENU (Refer to Exit page 28.)

  • Page 18: Aspect Controls

    (Refer to page 28.) For a 4:3 image Note: (1) If an S1 signal is detected while Panasonic Auto mode is MANUAL-ASPECT-AUTO active, the aspect mode will change to “16:9”. (2) If a 525p or 1080i signal is input during Component input...
  • Page 19 ASPECT Controls Mode Picture Explanation 4:3 will display a 4:3 picture at its standard 4:3 size and can be selected if you wish to view in this format. Zoom1 mode magnifies the central section of the picture. Zoom1 Zoom1 Zoom2 mode compresses the bottom section of the screen which is cut in Zoom1 mode, so that Zoom2 this section still remains visible.

  • Page 20: Picture Pos./Size Controls

    PICTURE POS./SIZE Controls PICTURE POS./SIZE button PICTURE When the PICTURE POS./SIZE button is POS./SIZE pressed, the Picture Pos./Size menu appears, and the picture size and vertical picture position can then be adjusted. The adjustable items and adjustment ranges vary for each input signal and aspect mode. During “AV(S-Video)”...
  • Page 21 PICTURE POS./SIZE Controls During “RGB” and “PC” input signal modes Picture Pos./Size Choose the option and adjust by pushing the Position Normal Adjust Up “F” or Down “G” buttons, and by setting with the Select Position Left “I” or Right “H” buttons. H-pos V-pos H-size...

  • Page 22: Surround Controls

    SURROUND Controls 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. PLASMA DISPLAY INPUT Surround...

  • Page 23: Picture Mode Controls

    PICTURE MODE Controls PICTURE MODE Button PICTURE MODE Operation switches between “Normal” and “Dynamic” each time the PICTURE MODE button is pressed. Normal Dynamic PLASMA DISPLAY INPUT Picture Mode Normal For viewing in normal (evening lighting) environments. Normal This menu selects normal levels of Brightness MANUAL-ASPECT-AUTO and Contrast.

  • Page 24: Picture Menu

    Picture Menu MENU Picture Access 1.Push the “Menu” Button. Adjust Normal Select Select Dynamic Picture Mode Picture 2.Select the “Picture” Menu by pushing the Colour Sound Position Up “F” or Down “G” Button and Tint Signal Access the “Picture” Menu by pushing the Brightness Set up “STR”...
  • Page 25 Picture Menu 1.Use the Position Up “F” or Down “G” Picture Manual W/B Adjust Adjust buttons to select the “Manual W/B” menu Normal Normal Select Select Dynamic Picture Mode from the “Picture” menu, and then use the W/B High R Colour W/B High B Position Right “H”...

  • Page 26: Sound Menu

    Sound Menu MENU 1.Push the “Menu” Button. Sound Access Change Normal Select Select Sound Mode Normal Picture 2.Select the “Sound” Menu by pushing the Bass Sound Position Up “F” or Down “G” Button and Treble Access the “Sound” Menu by pushing the Signal Balance “STR”...

  • Page 27: Signal Menu

    Signal Menu MENU Signal Access 1.Push the “Menu” Button. Change Select Select Colour system Picture 2.Select the “Signal” Menu by pushing the Auto Sound Position Up “F”or Down “G” Button and Scan mode Signal Access the “Signal” Menu by pushing the Field Set up “STR”...

  • Page 28: Set Up Menu

    COMPONENT/RGB IN Picture 2.Select the “Set up” Menu by pushing the Y/PB/PR Sound Position Up “F” or Down “G” Button and Panasonic Auto (4:3) Signal Access the “Set up” Menu by pushing the Just “STR” Button. Set up OSD Language 3.Select the required mode by pushing the...

  • Page 29: Serial Terminal

    None Screen mode select (toggle) (2) If an incorrect command is sent by mistake, this unit will NORM send an “ER401” command back to the computer. ZOOM Zoom1 FULL 16:9 JUST Just SELF Panasonic Auto...

  • Page 30: Troubleshooting

    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 Interference Noisy Sound Volume (Check whether the mute function has been activated on the Remote Control.) Normal Picture No Sound Not plugged into AC outlet...

  • Page 31: Specifications

    Specifications Power Source 220 – 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz Power Consumption Normal use: 380 W Stand-by condition: 4 W Power off condition: 0.7 W Plasma Display panel Drive method AC type 42-inch, 16:9 aspect ratio Screen size 920 mm (W) 518 mm (H) 1056 mm (diagonal) No.
  • Page 32 Warranty Service purposes. Model Number TC-42PD1FA Serial Number Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. Central P.O. Box 288, Osaka 530-8692, Japan...

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