® Operating Instructions PLASMA DISPLAY Progressive Wide Plasma Display – VOL + ENTER MENU INPUT POWE R / Y R - STANDB ON G POWER Model No. TH-37PWD6 TH-42PWD6 High Definition Plasma Display Model No. TH-42PHD6 TH-50PHD6 Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read these instructions completely. Please keep this manual for future reference.
WARNING RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN 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.
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. 4) Follow all instructions. All operating and use instructions should be followed. 5) Do not use this apparatus near water.
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. Retain your purchase receipt as well, and record the model number and serial number of your set in the space provided on the rear cover of these instructions. Table of Contents Important Safety Instructions ............
FCC STATEMENT FCC STATEMENT This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
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. If any foreign objects get inside the Plasma Display, please consult an Authorized Service Center. • Do not cover the ventilation holes.
Safety Precautions CAUTION This 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 .............................................................
Accessories Accessories Supplied Check that you have the Accessories and items shown Operating Instruction book Remote Control Transmitter EUR646529 Batteries for the Remote Control Transmitter (AA Battery × 2) Warranty Fixing bands AC cord INPUT SURROUND VOL N R PICTURE MULTI PIP PICTURE POS. /SIZE PC SET UP SOUND SWAP ZOOM MOVE SELECT ASPECT OFF TIMER PLASMA DISPLAY Ferrite core (small size) Ferrite core (large size) Remote Control Batteries Requires two AA batteries. 1.
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. (Example : TH-42PWD6) Speakers (Optional accessories) 1 2 SPEAKERS Terminals (L) 1 2 AC cord connection (see page 13) – AC cord fixing SPEAKERS Terminals (R) 2. Insert the AC cord and close the clamper securely. 1. Open the clamper. Clamper 3. Slide up the clamper and fix the AC cord plug securely.
Connections PC Input Terminals connection COMPUTER AUDIO PC IN R - STANDBY G POWER ON Conversion adapter (if necessary) INPUT MENU – VOL + ENTER Less than 3" 15/16 (10 cm) Ferrite core (large size) (supplied) D-sub 15p RGB PC cable Less than 3" 15/16 (10 cm) Ferrite core (small size) (supplied) Audio Stereo plug Connect a cable which matches the audio output terminal on the computer.
Connections SERIAL Terminals connection The SERIAL terminal is used when the Plasma Display is controlled by a computer. COMPUTER 6 1 Ferrite core RS-232C (large size) Straight cable (supplied) 7 2 8 3 9 4 5 SERIAL Pin layout for RS-232C Installing the ferrite core (Large size) Less than 3" 15/16 (10 cm) D-sub 9p Open Notes: (1) Use the RS-232C cable to connect the computer to the Plasma Display. (2) The computer shown is for example purposes only.
Connections AV & COMPONENT Connection COMPONENT VIDEO OUT RR Example of input signal source Y, PB, PR, OUT DVD PB RCA-BNC adapter plug Y L Digital TV-SET-TOP-BOX (DTV-STB) AUDIO R OUT AUDIO HD PR/CR/R PB/CB/B VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT R AUDIO L VD R AUDIO L IN COMPONENT/RGB IN S VIDEO IN AV SLOT1 SLOT2 Y/G PC SLOT3 IN Example of input signal source S VIDEO VCR MONITOR VIDEO IN CAMCORDER VCR L S VIDEO VIDEO R OUT OUT AUDIO OUT Notes: (1) Change the “Component/RGB-in” setting in the “Setup” menu
Power ON/OFF AC cord connection Connecting the AC cord plug to the Plasma Display. Fix the AC cord plug securely to the Plasma Display with the clamper. (See page 9) Power ON/OFF Connecting the plug to the Wall Outlet Press the POWER switch on the Plasma Display to turn the set on : POWER-ON. Power Indicator : Green R - STANDBY INPUT MENU – VOL + ENTER G POWER ON Example: The screen below is displayed for a while after the Plasma Display is turned on. (setting condition is an example.
Basic Controls INPUT R - STANDBY G POWER ON Main Power On/Off Switch – MENU VOL + ENTER Enter/Aspect button (see page 16, 19) TH-42PWD6 Remote control MENU Screen ON/OFF Power Indicator sensor Each time the MENU button is pressed, the menu The Power Indicator will light. screen will switch. (see page 16) Power-OFF .. Indicator not illuminated (The unit will still consume some power as long as the power cord Normal Viewing PICTURE SET UP is still inserted into the wall outlet.) SOUND PICTURE POS.
Basic Controls 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 13). Press this button to turn the Plasma Display On, from Standby mode. Press it again to turn the Plasma Display Off to Standby mode. 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.
On-Screen Menu Displays To PICTURE adjust menu (see page 22) The MENU button on the unit can also be pressed. INPUT MENU – VOL + 1 Press to select . ENTER PICTURE NORMALIZE NORMAL PICTURE MENU PICTURE BRIGHTNESS COLOR TINT SHARPNESS COLOR TEMP ADVANCED SETTINGS STANDARD 25 0 0 0 0 NORMAL ON Each time the MENU button is pressed, the menu screen will switch. [ from the unit ] Normal Viewing PICTURE SET UP SOUND PICTURE POS./ SIZE INPUT MENU – VOL + ENTER 2 1 INPUT Press to select “ON”.
On-Screen Menu Display from Remote Control 2 [ from the unit ] Press to access each adjust screen. R INPUT MENU – VOL + ENTER Press the R button to return to previous menu. Press to return to previous menu screen.
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. Input signals will change as follows: R - STANDBY INPUT MENU – VOL + ENTER G POWER ON INPUT1 INPUT MENU – VOL + INPUT2 INPUT3 PC IN ENTER Notes: (1) Input terminal will not be selected if the terminal board is not installed into the SLOT.
ASPECT Controls The Plasma Display will allow you to enjoy viewing the picture at its maximum size, including wide screen cinema format picture. ASPECT button NORMAL ZOOM FULL ASPECT The aspect mode changes each time the ASPECT button is pressed. Panasonic AUTO JUST [from the unit] INPUT MENU – VOL + ENTER The aspect mode changes each time the ENTER button is pressed. INPUT SURROUND VOL N R PICTURE MULTI PIP SOUND SWAP SET UP ZOOM MOVE SELECT PICTURE POS.
Adjusting PICTURE POSITION/SIZE Adjusting screen INPUT SURROUND PICTURE POS. /SIZE 1 VOL Press to display the PICTURE POS./ SIZE menu. N Press to select H-POS/H-SIZE/V-POS/ V-SIZE/CLOCK PHASE. 2 R PICTURE MULTI PIP SWAP PICTURE POS. /SIZE PC During “VIDEO (S VIDEO)” and “COMPONENT” input signal. During “RGB/PC” and “DVI” input signal. PICTURE POS./SIZE PICTURE POS.
SOUND Adjustment 1 SOUND Press to display the Sound menu. INPUT 2 SURROUND Select to adjust each item. VOL Press to select the desired adjustment menu. N R Select the desired level by listening to the sound. PICTURE MULTI PIP BASS Adjusts low sounds SOUND SWAP SET UP SELECT ZOOM MOVE SOUND NORMALIZE AUDIO MENU BASS TREBLE BALANCE SURROUND TREBLE Adjusts high sounds BALANCE Adjusts left and right volumes STANDARD NORMAL STANDARD 0 0 0 OFF AUTO Emits the original sound.
PICTURE Adjustments 1 PICTURE Press to display the PICTURE menu. PICTURE 2 Select to adjust each item. Press to select the menu to adjust. Select the desired level by looking at the picture behind the menu. Press the left modes.
PICTURE Adjustments Item Effect Adjustments Adjusts the proper picture contrast. PICTURE Less More BRIGHTNESS Darker Brighter Adjusts color saturation. COLOR Less More Reddish Greenish Less More Adjust for natural flesh tones. TINT SHARPNESS Adjusts for easier viewing of dark pictures such as night scenes and black hair. Adjusts picture sharpness. Notes: (1) “COLOR” and “TINT” settings cannot be adjusted for “RGB/PC” and “DVI” input signal.
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. SET UP 1/2 COMPONENT/RGB-IN SELECT 1 SET UP Press to display the SETUP menu screen. INPUT SURROUND Press to select SET UP TIMER or PRESENT TIME SETUP. 2 VOL N R PICTURE MULTI SOUND RGB RGB1 INPUT LABEL Press to display the SET UP TIMER screen or PRESENT TIME SETUP screen.
PRESENT TIME SETUP/SET UP TIMER SET UP TIMER Display the SET UP TIMER SCREEN. Press to select POWER ON TIME/POWER OFF TIME. 1 SET UP TIMER PRESENT TIME OF DAY Press to set up POWER ON TIME/ POWER OFF TIME. button: Forward button: Back POWER ON FUNCTION POWER ON TIME POWER OFF FUNCTION POWER OFF TIME 2 : 30 OFF 0 : 00 OFF 0 : 00 Notes: • Pressing “ ” or “ ” button once changes POWER ON TIME / POWER OFF TIME 1minute.
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. 1 SET UP SET UP Press to display the SETUP menu screen. 1/2 COMPONENT/RGB-IN SELECT RGB RGB1 INPUT LABEL Press to select the SCREENSAVER. 2 SIGNAL SCREENSAVER OFF POWER SAVE ON STANDBY SAVE OFF POWER MANAGEMENT ENGLISH (US) OSD LANGUAGE Press to select the SCREENSAVER screen.
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 (For preventing after-images ) 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. side bars 4:3 Screen Display after-images This function may be applicable to the non-picture area. Non picture area A Picture out Picture 1 Picture and Picture To display the SCREENSAVER screen.
Digital Zoom This displays an enlargement of the designated part of the displayed image. 1 Display the "Operation Guide". ZOOM MOVE Press to access Digital Zoom. The "Operation Guide" will be displayed. INPUT SURROUND button • During Digital Zoom, only the following keys can be operated. SURROUND VOL N R MUTE button VOL button INPUT R - STANDBY G POWER ON MENU – VOL + ENTER TH-42PWD6 PICTURE MULTI PIP PICTURE POS.
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 13,14,15), so standby power of the set is reduced. • POWER MANAGEMENT: The unit power supply is turned ON or OFF depending on whether or not there is a signal during PC input mode.
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 1 SET UP Press to display the SETUP menu screen.
Setup for MULTI DISPLAY How to set the Display location number for each Plasma Display 4 5 Press to select ARRANGEMENT (2nd step). MULTI DISPLAY SETUP Press to select “2×2”, “3×3”. MULTI DISPLAY SETUP ARRANGEMENT LOCATION Press to select LOCATION. MULTI DISPLAY SETUP Press to select the required arrangement number. (A1-C3 : Refer to the following) MULTI DISPLAY SETUP ARRANGEMENT LOCATION ON 2 2 A1 ON 2 2 B1 DISPLAY NUMBER locations for each arrangement.
SET UP for Input Signals COMPONENT/RGB IN SELECT Select to match the signals from the source connected to the COMPONENT/RGB input terminals. Y, PB, PR signals “COMPONENT” R, G, B, HD, VD signals “RGB” 1 SET UP Press to display the SET UP menu screen. INPUT Press to select the “COMPONENT/RGB IN SELECT”. 2 SURROUND Press to select the desired mode.
SET UP for Input Signals COLOR SYSTEM / Panasonic AUTO SET UP Select SIGNAL from the “SET UP” menu during VIDEO (S VIDEO) input signal mode.(“SIGNAL [VIDEO]” menu is displayed.) 1/2 COMPONENT/RGB-IN SELECT RGB RGB1 INPUT LABEL SIGNAL SCREENSAVER OFF POWER SAVE ON STANDBY SAVE OFF POWER MANAGEMENT ENGLISH (US) OSD LANGUAGE Press to select the “COLOR SYSTEM” or “Panasonic AUTO”. Press to select each function.
SET UP for Input Signals SYNC Select SIGNAL from the “SET UP” menu during RGB input signal. SET UP 1/2 COMPONENT/RGB-IN SELECT Press to select each item. RGB RGB1 INPUT LABEL SIGNAL SCREENSAVER OFF POWER SAVE ON STANDBY SAVE OFF POWER MANAGEMENT ENGLISH (US) OSD LANGUAGE Press (ACTION) button [ RGB ] SIGNAL R Press to exit from adjust mode. H&V SYNC H-FREQ. V-FREQ. 31.5 kHz 60.0 Hz Note: Sync cannot be adjusted while a DVI signal is being applied.
Troubleshooting Before you call for service, determine the symptoms and make a few simple checks as shown below. Symptoms Picture Checks Sound Electrical Appliances Cars/Motorcycles Fluorescent light Interference Noisy Sound Volume (Check whether the mute function has been activated on the remote control.
VIDEO/COMPONENT/RGB/PC input signals HD PR/CR/R PB/CB/B VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT R AUDIO L VD R AUDIO L IN COMPONENT/RGB IN S VIDEO IN AV SLOT1 SLOT2 VIDEO input Y/G AUDIO PC SLOT3 COMPONENT/RGB input IN SERIAL PC RGB/COMPONENT input VIDEO input [Applicable when Multi Screen and Digital Zoom] Horizontal Vertical Signal name frequency(kHz) frequency(Hz) 1 NTSC 15.73 59.94 2 PAL 15.63 50.00 3 PAL60 15.73 59.94 4 SECAM 15.63 50.00 5 Modified NTSC 15.73 59.
Specifications TH-37PWD6 TH-42PWD6 Power Source Power Consumption Maximum Stand-by condition Power off condition Plasma Display panel Contrast Ratio Screen size (No.of pixels) Operating Temperature condition Humidity Applicable signals Color System Scanning format PC signals TH-42PHD6 TH-50PHD6 120 V AC, 50/60 Hz 325 W Save OFF 1.5W, Save ON 0.6W 0.4 W 395 W Save OFF 1.5W, Save ON 0.6W 0.4 W Drive method : AC type 37-inch, 16:9 aspect ratio max. Amps. 5 A max. Amps. 5.5 A Save OFF 1.6W, Save ON 0.
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.
