Panasonic ° High Definition Plasma Display Operating Instructions TH-42PHW5 Mode, No.TH-50PHW5 For assistance, please call : 1-888-VIEW-PTV(843-9788) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com or visit us at www.panasonic.com For assistance, please call : 787-750-4300 or visit us at www.panasonic.com For assistance, (U.S.A) (Puerto Rico please call : 1-800-561-5505 or visit us at www.panasonic.
WARNING 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. 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.
I Important Safety Instructions 1) Read these instructions. Atl 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. Atl warnings on the appliance and in the operating instructions should be adhered to. 4) Follow alt instructions. Atl operating and use instructions should be followed. 5) Do not use this apparatus near water.
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I FCC ;TATEMENT •--_ 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 generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
I 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 ......................................... • Pedestal .......................................... • Wall stand .......................................
I Accessories Accessories Supplied Check [_ Operating Instruction book [_ that you have Remote Control Transmitter the Accessories [_ EUR646525 [_ Warranty [_ Ferrite core (small size) JOKF00000018 x 1 and items shown BatteriesTransmitter for the Remote Control _' [_ AC cord (AA(R6) Battery x 2) [_ Ferrite core (large size) _ JOKG00000054 x 2 Fixing bands TMME187 x 2 x2 [_ © Optional Accessories • Speakers TY-S P42P5W-M (TH-42PHW5) TY-SP50P5W-M (TH-50PHW5) • Pedestal TY-ST10-M • Wa
I Remote Control Batteries Requires two AA batteries. 1. Turn the transmitter face down. 2. Install the batteries as shown in the battery compartment. (Polarity + or - must match the markings in the compartment.) Press and slide off the battery cover. 3. Replace the cover and slide in reverse until the lock snaps. TWO "AA" size \ \\ For frequent remote control users, replace old batteries with Alkaline batteries for longer life.
I Basic Controls Main POWER ON/OFF Switch Power Indicator The Power Indicator will light. • POWER-OFF indicator not illuminated (The unit will still consume some power as long as the power cord is inserted into the wall outlet.) • STAND-BY (b.....Red • POWER-ON.....Green INPUT button (VIDEO(S VIDEO), COMPONENT/RGB, PC Mode Selection) Press the "INPUT" button to select VIDEO (S VIDEO), COMPONENT/RGB, PC input signal modes sequentially.
I Connections SPEAKER Terminals (L) \ ! - Cable fixing bands Secure any excess cables with bands, as required. To secure Pass the attached cable fixing band through the clip as shown in the figure. connected to Terminals, wrap the cable fixing band around them then pass the pointed end through the locking block, as shown in the figure.
Connections Speakers connection 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. Remove the tubes from the ends of the speaker wires. Speakers (Optk_nal accessories) AV Input Terminals connection Connect the signal source equipment (see page 14 to 17).
Connections AV Input connection VIDEO signal connection (VCR) AUdio R OUT L OUT © ©© I Aoo,o-v,oEo video cables Video input to RCA socket Audio input to L/R sockets ®O R L AV iN Note: Additional equipment and cables shown are not supplied with this set.
Connections RGB signal (R, G, B, HD, VD) connection BNC-RCA adaptor plug RGB input to R, G, B, HD, VD sockets 5xBNC RGB cables RGBcame_ AUDIO 2xRCA audio cables Audio input to L/R sockets Computer R B G Notes: (1) Change the "COMPONENT/RGB-IN" setting in the "SET UP" menu to "RGB". (see page 32) (2) Additional equipment, cables and adaptor plugs shown are not supplied with this set.
Connections PC Input Terminals connection COMPUTER \ \ \ \ Ferrite core (small size) \ Less than ' 3" 15/16, \ \ (supplied) _i \ \ (10 cm) Audio I Stereo plug Connect a cable that matches the audio output terminal on the computer. Installing the ferrite core (Small size) Pulltwo back the tabs _ Installing (in :_ _O.
Connections Signal Names for D-sub 15P Connector Pin No. Pin No. Signal Name R ®®®®®/ ® Pin layout for PC input terminal VIDEOICOMPONENTIRGBIPC LAUDIQ • ® G B (_) GND (Ground) _ GND (Ground) ® ® @ Signal Name GND (Ground) GND (Ground) GND (Ground) NC (not connected) GND (Ground) Pin No.
Connections SERIAL Terminals connection The SERIAL terminal is used when the Plasma Display is controlled by a computer. COMPUTER o3ol R.S-232C ,. Ferrite core (large .size) ®®®® _I,,,_ _ / J Pin layout for RS-232C J / D-sub 9p Installing the ferrite core (Large size) , Less than 3" 15/16 (10cm) 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.
I Power ON/OFF and Input Signal Selection AC cord connection Connecting the AC cord plug to the Plasma Display. 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 Power Indicator I Example: The screen below is displayed for a while after the Plasma Display is turned on. (setting condition is an example.
Power ON/OFF and Input Signal Selection Select the Input Signal INPUT 0 Press the INPUT button to select the input video signal desired from equipment such as a VCR which has been connected to the Plasma Display. Input signals will change as follows: For COMPONENT _ VIDEO _ INPUT (see page 32) COMPONENT _PC, For RGB INPUT (see page 32) _VIDEO Selecting the On-Screen _RGB_ PC, Menu Language SETUP press to display the SET UP menu. press to select the OSD LANGUAGE.
IOn-Screen Menu Display from Remote Control I To PICTURE adjust menu (see page 28) NORMALIZE PICTUREMENU PICTURE BRIGHTNESS COLOR TiNT SHARPNESS COLOR TEMP q_ b mm mm Press to select each menu. I[#llm q_b To SET UP menu (see page 32) To SOUND adjust menu (see page 26) AUDIOMENU BASS TREBLE BALANCE SURROUND _Z SETUP q_ lilm Imm D q_ b OS£ _NGUAGE TOPICTURE POS.iSIZE adjust menu (see page 24) During 'VIDEO (S VIDEO)" and "COMPONENT' input signal modes.
On-Screen Menu Display from Remote Control To SIGNAL screen for VIDEO {see page 32. 331 ,/ ,, Press to access "SIGNAL" setup menu. PULLDOWN PanasonicAUTO I 1 ToSIGNAL screen for COMPONENT (see page 33) To SIGNAL screen for RGB [see page 34) O Press the R button to return to "SET UP" menu. To SIGNAL screen for PC Isee page 34) SYNC Note: "SIGNAL" setup menu displays a different se_ing condition for each input signal. (see page 19) _ii i_ii__ili_ili_ili_iiii_iiii_il _ii_ _ _ 'ISCREENSAVER" .
I ASPECT Controls The Plasma Display will allow you to enjoy viewing the picture at its maximum size, including wide screen cinema format picture. ASPECT C3 ASPECT button The aspect mode changes each time the ASPECT button is pressed. Notes: (1) During RGB and PC input signal modes, the mode switches between "NORMAL", "ZOOM" and "FULL" only. (2) For a 1,125i (1,080i), 750p (720p) signal input during "COMPONENT" input signal mode, the mode is set to "FULL" mode, and switching is not possible.
ASPECT Controls Mode Picture I_ Explanation NORMAL will display a 4:3 picture at its standard 4:3 size. 4 _1 NORMAL 3 I_ 4 _1 I_ 4 _1 ZOOM mode magnifies the central section of the picture. 1_16_1 ZOOM FULL will display the picture at its maximum size but with sight elongation.
I Adjusting Adjusting 1 PICTURE POSITION/SIZE screen PICTURE POS/SIZE Press to display the PICTURE POS./ SIZE menu. 2 -- Press to select H-POS/H-SIZE/V-POS/ V-SIZE/CLOCK PHASE. J During "VIDEO (S VIDEO)" and "COMPONENT" input signal modes, During "RGB" and "PC" input signal modes. H-SEE _!!_QCK_i!!_BA,_i;;;;;iii;;;;;i;;;;H;;;;;i;;;;;i_!H;; 3 ss to adjust POS./SIZE. R © Press to exit from adjust mode.
Adjusting When the Position Left "<" button is pressed ©: \ H-POS PICTURE POS./SIZE When the Position Right "l_" button is pressed i i© i I I I I I io i When the Position Left "<" button is pressed 0: I I I H-SIZE i When the Position Right "1_"button is pressed D C / I ,,,hi ..b I I I I I I I 0: D When the Position Left "<" button is pressed C When the Position Right "1_"button is pressed V-POS t When the Position Left ".
I SOUND Adjustment SOUND (_ 2 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 AUDIOMENU high sounds I_ Emits the original sound _ Automatically controls proper volume level.
I IRROUND Controls G_ 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 _ OFF ISURROUND[_I Note: The surround settings are memorized separately for each SOUND mode (STANDARD, AUTO).
I PICTURE Adjustments PICTURE Press to display the PICTURE menu. 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 < or right • button to switch between modes. _C D_ DYNAMIC _ ] INEMA < STANDARD For viewing in standard (evening lighting) environments. This menu selects the normal levels of BRIGHTNESS and PICTURE. DYNAMIC For viewing in brighter environments.
PICTURE Adjustments Item PICTURE Effect • Less BRIGHTNESS • Darker COLOR • Less TINT (NTSC only) SHARPNESS Adjustments • Adjusts the proper picture contrast. More • Brighter • Adjusts for easier viewing of dark pictures such as night scenes and black hair. Adjusts color saturation. More • • Adjust for natural flesh tones. Reddish Greenish • Less • More Adjusts picture sharpness. Notes: (1) "COLOR", "TINT" and "SHARPNESS" settings cannot be adjusted for "RGB" and "PC" input signal modes.
I 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 _D SET UP CZ) 2 Press to display the SETUP menu screen. _ Press to select the SCREENSAVER. Press to select the SCREENSAVER screen. NEGATIVE / SCROLL selection Press to select the Function. Press to select the desired function.
SCREENSAVER 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 1 To display the SCREENSAVER screen. (Refer to the previous page, operation guide steps 1 and 2) after_images _` 2 Press to select the SIDE BAR ADJUST. Press to select OFF, DARK, MID, BRIGHT.
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, PRsignals _ "COMPONENT" R, G, B, HD, VD signals _ "RGB" 1 input terminals. SETUP Press to display the SET UP menu screen. Press to select the "COMPONENT/RGB SELECT". 2 IN Press to select the desired mode. COMPONENT/RGB-INSELECT COMPONENT _ RGB R © Presstoexitfromadjustmode.
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". Press to select each function. Press _._ (ACTION) button If the image becomes unstable: With the system set on Auto, under conditions of low level or noisy input signals the image may in rare cases become unstable.
SET UP for Input Signals SYNC Select SIGNAL from the "SET UP" menu during RGB or PC input signal mode. ust. R O Setting RGB Press to exit from adjust mode. sync signal Confirm that the input is set to RGB INPUT (this setting is valid only for RGB INPUT). H & V: ON G: The H and V sync signals are input from the HD/VD connector. Uses a synchronized signal on the Video G signal, which is input from the G connector.
I Troubleshooting I Before you call for service, determine the symptoms and make a few simple checks as shown below. Symptoms Picture I Checks 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 / No Picture \ No Sound / Not plugged into AC outlet Not switched on PICTURE and BRIGHTNESSNolume setting (Check by pressing the power switch or stand-by button on
I Specifications TH-42PHW5 TH-50PHW5 Power Source Power 120 V AC, 50/60 Hz Consumption Maximum 5A 5.5 A 2.4 W 0.9 W 2.4 W 0.9 W Drive method AC type Drive method AC type Stand-by condition Power off condition Plasma Display panel 42-inch, 16:9 aspect ratio Contrast Ratio Screen size 50-inch, 16:9 aspect ratio 3000:1 920mm(W)x 518mm(H)x 1,056mm(diagonal) 1,106mm(W)x 622mm(H)x 1,269mm(diagonal) No. of pixets No.
Specifications TH-42PHW5 Accessories TH-50PHW5 Supplied RemoteControlTransmitter EUR646525 Batteries 2 x AA Size Ferrite core JOKFO0000018 x 1, JOKG00000054 x 2 Fixing bands 2 x TMME187 Speaker Wire 2 pcs Optional Supplied Speakers Pedestal TY-SP42P5W-M TY-SP5OP5W-M TY-ST10-M Walt stand TY-ST42PW1 TY-WK42PR1 Wall-hangingbracket(angled) Dimensions 40.2"(1,020ram)x 24"(610mm)x 3.5"(89mm) 47.6"(1,210mm)x 28.5"(724 mm)x 3.9"(98 mm) (WxHxD) 3.9" 3.5" I' 40.
Customer's 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 identificationin the event of theft or loss, and for Warranty Service purposes.
