PanasoniC Wide Plasma Display Operating Instructions TH-42PW3 Model No. p_soni_ For assistance, please call : 1-888-VIEW-PTV(843-9788) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com or visit us at www.panasonic.co.jp/global/ For assistance, For assistance, please call : 787-750-4300 (U.S.._ (Puerto Rico) please call : 1-800-561-5505 or visit us at www.panasonic.co.jp/global/ (Canada) Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read these instructions completely.
WARNING 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. I The exclamation point within a triangle is intended to tell the user that important operating and servicing instructions are in the papers with the appliance. 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.
Important Safety Instructions Power Sources This product shall be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your appliance dealer or local power company. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for a long period of time.
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I l Table of Contents Important Safety Instructions ....................................... 2 ASPECT Controls ......................................................... 22 FCC STATEMENT ........................................................... 6 Adjusting PICTURE POS./SIZE ................................... 24 Safety Precautions ......................................................... 7 SOUN D Adjustment 26 Accessories ....................................................................
I FCC STATEMENT _[ FCC STATEMENT } This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generated, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed an used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
I I Safety Precautions WARNING Set up Do not place the Wide Plasma Display on sloped or unstable surfaces. • The Wide Plasma Display may fall off or tip over. Do not place any objects on top of the Wide Plasma Display. • If water spills onto the Wide 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 Wide Plasma Display, please consult an Authorized Service Center. Do not cover the ventilation holes.
Safety Precautions /h CAUTION This Wide Plasma Display is for use only with the following optional accessories. Use with any other type of optional accessories may cause instability which could result in the possibility of injury. (All of the following accessories are manufactured by Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.) • • • • Speakers ................................................... Pedestal .................................................... Wall stand .........................................
I I Accessories Accessories Supplied Check that you have the Accessories r_ Operating Instruction book and items shown [_ Remote Control Transmitter EUR646525 [] BatteriesTransmitter for the Remote Control (AA(R6) Battery x 2) I_ RCA/BNC Adapter Plug [_ Ferrite core x 2 KRCBC160928B Pm===ta= I-'_ Warranty [_ Optional Accessories • Speakers TY-SP42PWD3W • Pedestal TY-ST42PT3-K • Wall-hanging bracket (angled) TY-WK42PR1 • Connecting Cable TY-SCP15C03 • Wall stand TY-ST42PW1 49.
I I Remote Control Batteries Requires two AA batteries. 1. Turn the transmitter face down. Press and slide off the battery cover. 2. Install the batteries as shown in the battery compartment. (Polarity + or - must match the markings in the compartment). 3. Replace the cove and slide in reverse until the lock snaps. Helpful Hint: For frequent remote control users, replace old batteries with Alkaline batteries for longer life.
I Basic Controls O I] R - STANDBY Main Power On/Off Switch Power Indicator The Power Indicator will light. • Power-OFF .... Indicatornot illuminated(The unit will stillconsumesome power as long as the power cord is still insertedintothe wall outlet.) • Stand-by d) .... Red • Power-ON .....
I I Connections O o o o o O of o o_> o o o @ @ O ¸ I ) / \ SPEAKER Terminals (L) SPEAKER Terminals (R) - Cable fixing bands Secure any excess cables with bands, as required.
Connections How to connect the speakers 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) I How to connect the AV Input Terminals Connect the signal source equipment (see pages 14 to 17).
Connections How to connect the AV Input Terminals VIDEO signal connection (VCR) 1% "°=°=°c° I i-Oll _ A_d_ R i I_1_ V,dee °UT L OUT @@@ VIDEO Video input to BNC socket BNC video cable AUDIO 2xRCA audio cables Audio input to [JR sockets (VCR) I Oll .
Connections How to connect the COMPONENT/RGB Component Input Terminals signals (Y, PB, PR) connection t 3×BNC "_ video cables 2xRCA AUDIO audio cables Audio input to L/R sockets Notes: (1) Change the "COMPONENT/RGB-IN" setting in the "SET UP" menu to "Y/PB/PR". (see page 30, 32) (2) Additional equipment and cables shown are not supplied with this set.
Connections How to connect the PC Input Terminals COMPUTER Conversion adapter (if necessary) D-sub 15p PC cable Ferrite core "_ _ 7" 7/8 , Less than : _ (_ Audio (2ocm)i i 'I 1/8" (3mm) stereo plug Connect a cable which matches the audio output terminal on the computer. Notes: (1) Computer signals which can be input are those with a horizontal scanning frequency of 15.5 to 110 kHz and vertical scanning frequency of 48 to 120 Hz.
Connections How to connect the SERIAL Terminals The SERIAL terminal is used when the Wide Plasma Display is controlled by a computer. COMPUTER RS-232C cable Pin layout for RS-232C Conversion cable D-sub 9p Notes: (1) Use the RS-232C cable to connect the computer to the Wide Plasma Display. (2) The computers shown is for example purposes only. (3) Additional equipment and cables shown are not supplied with this set.
I I Power ON/OFF and Input Signal Selection Power ON/OFF Connecting the plug to the Wall Outlet Push the POWER switch on the Wide Plasma Display to turn the set on POWER-ON I Power Indicator: Green I Example: The screen below is displayed for a while after the Wide Plasma Display is turned on. (setting condition is an example.) 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.
Power ON/OFF and Input Signal Selection Select the Input Signal INPUT Press the INPUT button to select the input video signal desired from equipment such as a VCR which has been connected to the Wide Plasma Display. Input signals will change as follows: For COMPONENT r--> VIDEO _ | INPUT (see page 30) COMPONENT _ PC For RGB INPUT (see page 30) _V,DEO--_.
On-Screen Menu Display from Remote Control To PICTURE adjust menu (see page 28) PICTURE _ NORMAL ( PICTURE MENU PICTURE BRIGHTNESS COLOR TINT SHARPNESS ( COLORTEMP NORMALIZE O <3 _ p_ D) ) Eilm ImliI=,=llll mlm <3_D) _ (_ ) ) (_ RETURN SELECT To SOUND adjust menu (see page 26) ,_ SOUND ([NORMALIZE)NORMAL ( AUDIOMENU 4=mmm_,mmb) (BASS ( TREBLE FIm ) ( BALACE ' Ilillm ) (SURROUND _ >) NORMAUZE O ADJUST _ _1_ RETURN _ 0 SELECT 0 PLASMADISPLAY To PICTURE POS.
On-Screen Menu Display from Remote Control To SIGNAL screen for VIDEO (see page 31) I S,GNAL ==Ew0Eo i! ( 30 Y/CFILTER (NTSC)d ( COLOR SYSTEM __ ( Panasonic AUT0(4:3) 4eemt._ (_) Press to select "SIGNAL" To SET UP menu (see page 30) >)| ¢.)_ D)i To SIGNAL screen for RGB (see page 32) SIGNAL [ RGBI }== SETUP (_) Press to access "SIGNAL" setup menu. _PULL-IN RANGE (3_b_ CLAMP POSITION m H-FREQ. _ kHz V-FREQ. _ Hz To SIGNAL screen for PC Press the N button to return to "SET UP" menu.
ASPECT Controls I The Wide Plasma Display will allow you to enjoy viewing the picture at its maximum size, including wide screen cinema format picture. ASPECT 0 ASPECT button The aspect mode changes each time the ASPECT button is pressed. _" NOpRMAL _ ZOOM "---> FULL--] anasonic AUTO <-_ JUST vc_ • N R_ PICTURE¸ PLASMADISPLAY 22 Notes: (1) During RGB and PC input signal modes, the mode switches between "NORMA!£ and "FULL" only.
ASPECT Controls Mode Explanation Picture NORMAL will display a 4:3 picture at its standard 4:3 size. NORMAL ZOOM I-._ 4 _ P----_ 4 -_,.t o o FULL I..-_ JUST o ol 1.,-_-16_ ZOOM mode magnifies the central section of the picture. I.,_16_ FULL will display the picture at its maximum size but with sight elongation.
I Adjusting PICTURE POS./SIZE Adjusting 1 I screen ASPECT Q Press to select the screen mode to adjust (see page 23). f INPUT _'_ _Q PICTURE POS./SIZE 0 Press to display the PICTURE POS./ SIZE menu. vo_ _1 Press to select H-POSIH-SIZEN-POS/ V-SIZE/CLOCK PHASE. Q_ During "VIDEO" and "COMPONENT" input signal modes. C During "RGB" and "PC" input signal modes. PICTURE POSJSIZE FC V-POS NOR_LJZE SELECT 0 _ 1° C_'FTIMER _, £_3 PLASMA DISPLAY Press to adjust screen/position (see page 25).
Adjusting When the Position Left "<" button is pressed F-_ ©' H-POS PICTURE POS./SIZE When the Position Right "1_"button is pressed m t i i ,=° J I t i i _© I When the Position Left "<" button is pressed I 0 O' I I H-SIZE I , ,0 O, I ) i i i m/_,. • .
I I SOUND Adjustment 1 Press the SOUND o_button to display the SOUND menu. 2 Select to adjust each item. Press to select the desired adjustment menu. Select the desired level by listening to the sound. BASS SOUND Adju_slow sounds r-STAI_[I:ID_ TREBLE Emits the original sound. Adju_shighsounds BALANCE Adjusts left and right volumes I AUTO I Automatically controls proper volume level.
I I SURROUND Controls ee SURROUND CD 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. ON _ N OFF R ISURROUNDi_3]_--ll Note: The surround settings are memorized separately for each SOUND mode (AUTO, STANDARD).
I PICTURE Adjustments 1 PICTURE _) Press the PICTURE button on the Remote Control to display the PICTURE menu. 2 PICTURE _ NORMAL PICTUREMENU PICTURE ( BRIGHTNESS _3_>) Iq[ll_,_--_ I_qr_-k---= COLOR TINT Select to adjust each item. FiT]r-'-'-3--m FOql---._ ( SHARPNESS (.COLOR TEMP Press to select the menu to adjust. NORMALIZE ADJUST SELECT O _ (_ (3_) _ RETURN Press the left < or right =,,button to switch between modes. L.
PICTURE Adjustments Effect Item PICTURE BRIGHTNESS < TINT (NTSC only) SHARPNESS • Less More < • Darker COLOR Adjustments <1 Brighter • Less More < • Reddish Greenish < • Less More Selects the proper brightness and density for the room. Adjusts for easier viewingof dark pictures such as nightscenes and blackhair. Adjusts slightly to a lighter color. Adjust for nice skin color. Displays a sharp image.
I SET UP for Input Signals COMPONENT/RGB IN SELECT Select to match the signals from the source connected to the COMPONENT/RGB Y, PB, PR signals _ "COMPONENT" R, G, B, HD, VD signals _ "RGB" input terminals. SET UP Press to display the SET UP menu screen. f _CC) CDCC) _(_ Press to select the "COMPONENT/RGB SELECT". INPUT _ IN Press to select the desired mode. vo_ • C3Z:) _,_=SETUP COMPONENT/RGB-INSELECT SIGNAL ) 3SDLANGUAGE _t_N_HOU:_D) Os_7_ RETURN SELECT PIC_IRE FO$.
SET UP for Input Signals COLOR SYSTEM / Panasonic AUTO Select SIGNAL from the "SET UP" menu during VIDEO (S-VIDEO) input signal mode.("SIGNAL [VIDEO]" menu is displayed.) Press to select the "COLOR SYSTEM" or "Panasonic AUTO". _ SETUP r COMPONENT/RGB-IN SELECT SIGNAL COSDLANGUAGE q E]_&_ Press to select each functions. S'LECT _, O_ {_ Press _ R'TLIRN (store) button SIGNAL [ VIDEO ] (3D YC FILTER (NTSC}_[ _: tD; ( COLOR SYSTEM <1_,_-_m_.
SET UP for Input Signals Select SIGNAL from the "SET UP" menu during RGB or PC input signal mode. Press to select each item. SIGNAL C SYNC (,PULL-IN RANGE ( CLAMP POSITION H-FREQ. _ V-FREQ. _ Press to adjust. [ RGB] <__ D"
l Troubleshooting Before you call for service, determine the symptoms and make a few simple checks as shown below. Symptoms Picture No Picture No Picture Electrical Appliances Cars/Motomycles Fluorescent light Noisy Sound \ Normal Picture Checks Sound \ Interface ] Volume (Check whether the mute function has been activated on the remote control.) No Sound \ No Sound \ Normal Sound Not plugged into AC outlet Not switched on PICTURE and BIGHTNESS/Volume setting (Check by pushing the power switch
I Specifications TH-42PW3 Power Source 120 V AC, 50/60 Hz Power Consumption Normal use Max. Amps 4.0 A Stand-by condition Power off condition 1.9 W 0.7 W Plasma Display panel Drive method AC type Contrast Ratio 42-inch, 16:9 aspect ratio 3000:1 Brightness Capability (Panel only) 650 / m2 (As a set) 400 / m2 Screen size 920 mm (W) x 518 mm (H) x 1056 mm (diagonal) No.
Specifications TH-42PW3 Accessories Supplied Remote Control Transmitter EUR646525 Batteries 2 x AA Size RCA-BNC adapter plug Ferrite core TJS1A4270 KRCBC160928B Optional Supplied Speakers Pedestal TY-SP42PWD3W TY-ST42PT3-K Wall stand TY-ST42PW1 Wall-hanging bracket (angled) TY-WK42PR1 Connecting Cables Dimensions TY-SCP15CO3 40.2" (1020 mm) x 24 ° (610 mm) x3.5" (89 mm (W×DxH) _..5" I" Weight (Mass) 40.2" (1020 mm) "l (8_m) approx. 65.0 Ibs (main unit only) approx. 74.
Customer' Record The model number and serial number of this product can be found on its rear panel. 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.
