® PLASMA DISPLAY High Definition Plasma Display Operating Instructions + — VOL INPUT POWE R / BY R - STAND ON G POWER Model No. TH-42PHW5 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 (U.S.A) For assistance, please call : 787-750-4300 or visit us at www.panasonic.com (Puerto Rico) For assistance, please call : 1-800-561-5505 or visit us at www.panasonic.
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 High Definition 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 also, and note down the model number and serial number of your set in the space provided on the rear cover of these instructions.
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 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.
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.) ......................................... TY-SP42P5W-M (TH-42PHW5), TY-SP50P5W-M(TH-50PHW5) • Speakers.......................................... • Pedestal ....................................
Accessories Accessories Supplied Check that you have the Accessories and items shown Operating Instruction book Remote Control Transmitter EUR646525 Batteries for the Remote Control Transmitter (AA(R6) Battery × 2) AC cord INPUT SURROUND VOL N R PICTURE SOUND SET UP PICTURE POS.
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 cover and slide in reverse until the lock snaps. Two "AA" size Helpful Hint: For frequent remote control users, replace old batteries with Alkaline batteries for longer life.
Basic Controls INPUT R - STANDBY G POWER ON — VOL + TH-50PHW5 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 .....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.
Connections SPEAKER Terminals (L) SPEAKER Terminals (R) – Cable fixing bands Secure any excess cables with bands, as required. Pass the attached cable fixing band through the clip as shown in the figure. To secure cables 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. 1 Remove the tubes from the ends of the speaker wires. 2 Speakers (Optional accessories) 3 1 2 AV Input Terminals connection Connect the signal source equipment (see page 14 to 17).
Connections AV Input connection VIDEO signal connection (VCR) R Audio OUT L Video OUT AUDIO-VIDEO 3×RCA audio video cables Video input to RCA socket Audio input to L/R sockets R L AUDIO VIDEO S VIDEO AV IN Note: Additional equipment and cables shown are not supplied with this set.
Connections RGB signal (R, G, B, HD, VD) connection RGB input to R, G, B, HD, VD sockets BNC-RCA adaptor plug Example of input signal source HDTV-compatible VCR 5×BNC RGB cables RGB camera R L AUDIO VD HD PR/CR/R PB/CB/B COMPONENT/RGB IN AUDIO 2×RCA audio cables Audio input to L/R sockets Computer VD HD 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 AUDIO PC IN POWER / R - STANDBY INPUT – VOL + G POWER ON Conversion adapter (if necessary) Less than 3" 15/16 (10 cm) Ferrite core (large size) (supplied) D-sub 15p RGB PC cable Ferrite core (small size) (supplied) Less than 3" 15/16 (10 cm) Audio Stereo plug Connect a cable that matches the audio output terminal on the computer.
Connections Signal Names for D-sub 15P Connector Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 11 12 13 14 15 6 7 1 9 10 8 2 3 4 5 Pin layout for PC input terminal Signal Name R G B GND (Ground) GND (Ground) Pin No. Signal Name Pin No.
Connections SERIAL Terminals connection The SERIAL terminal is used when the Plasma Display is controlled by a computer. COMPUTER 6 RS-232C straight cable 1 Ferrite core (large size) (supplied) 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 7 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.
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 R - STANDBY INPUT — VOL + G POWER ON 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 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.
On-Screen Menu Display from Remote Control To PICTURE adjust menu (see page 28) PICTURE NORMALIZE NORMAL PICTURE MENU PICTURE BRIGHTNESS COLOR TINT SHARPNESS COLOR TEMP STANDARD 0 0 0 0 0 NORMAL Press to select each menu. INPUT SURROUND VOL N R To SET UP menu (see page 32) To SOUND adjust menu (see page 26) SET UP SOUND NORMALIZE AUDIO MENU BASS TREBLE BALANCE SURROUND COMPONENT/RGB-IN SELECT PICTURE NORMAL STANDARD 0 0 0 ON SOUND SET UP PICTURE POS.
On-Screen Menu Display from Remote Control To SIGNAL screen for VIDEO (see page 32, 33) [ VIDEO ] SIGNAL Press to access “SIGNAL” setup menu. 3D Y/C FILTER (NTSC) COLOR SYSTEM 3:2 PULLDOWN Panasonic AUTO (4:3 ) ON AUTO OFF NORMAL To SIGNAL screen for COMPONENT (see page 33) [ COMPONENT ] SIGNAL OFF 3:2 PULLDOWN To SIGNAL screen for RGB (see page 34) [ RGB ] SIGNAL R H&V SYNC Press the R button to return to “SET UP” menu. H-FREQ. V-FREQ. 31.5 kHz 60.
ASPECT Controls The Plasma Display will allow you to enjoy viewing the picture at its maximum size, including wide screen cinema format picture. ASPECT INPUT VOL N R SOUND SET UP PICTURE POS. /SIZE PC ASPECT OFF TIMER PLASMA DISPLAY 22 NORMAL ZOOM Panasonic AUTO SURROUND PICTURE ASPECT button The aspect mode changes each time the ASPECT button is pressed. FULL JUST Notes: (1) During RGB and PC input signal modes, the mode switches between “NORMAL”, “ZOOM” and “FULL” only.
ASPECT Controls Explanation Picture Mode NORMAL will display a 4:3 picture at its standard 4:3 size. 4 NORMAL NORMAL 3 4 ZOOM mode magnifies the central section of the picture. 16 ZOOM ZOOM 3 4 9 FULL will display the picture at its maximum size but with sight elongation.
Adjusting PICTURE POSITION/SIZE Adjusting screen 1 PICTURE POS. /SIZE Press to display the PICTURE POS./ SIZE menu. INPUT SURROUND 2 Press to select H-POS/H-SIZE/V-POS/ V-SIZE/CLOCK PHASE. VOL N R PICTURE During “RGB” and “PC” input During “VIDEO (S VIDEO)” and “COMPONENT” input signal modes. signal modes. PICTURE POS./SIZE PICTURE POS./SIZE NORMALIZE H-POS H-SIZE V-POS V-SIZE NORMALIZE NORMAL H-POS H-SIZE V-POS V-SIZE CLOCK PHASE NORMAL 3 SOUND SET UP PICTURE POS.
Adjusting PICTURE POS.
SOUND Adjustment 1 2 SOUND Press to display the Sound menu. INPUT Select to adjust each item. SURROUND Press to select the desired adjustment menu. VOL Select the desired level by listening to the sound. N PICTURE R SOUND SET UP PICTURE POS S BASS Adjusts low sounds SOUND NORMALIZE AUDIO MENU BASS TREBLE BALANCE SURROUND TREBLE Adjusts high sounds BALANCE Adjusts left and right volumes NORMAL STANDARD 0 0 0 ON STANDARD AUTO Emits the original sound.
SURROUND Controls SURROUND INPUT 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 SURROUND OFF VOL N R PICTURE SOUND SET UP SURROUND PICTURE POS. /SIZE PC ASPECT ON Note: The surround settings are memorized separately for each SOUND mode (STANDARD, AUTO).
PICTURE Adjustments 1 2 PICTURE PICTURE Press to display the PICTURE menu. NORMALIZE NORMAL PICTURE MENU PICTURE BRIGHTNESS COLOR TINT SHARPNESS COLOR TEMP Select to adjust each item. Press to select the menu to adjust. STANDARD 20 0 0 0 0 NORMAL Select the desired level by looking at the picture behind the menu. Press the left modes.
PICTURE Adjustments Item Effect Adjusts the proper picture contrast. PICTURE Less More BRIGHTNESS Darker Brighter Adjusts for easier viewing of dark pictures such as night scenes and black hair. Adjusts color saturation. COLOR Less TINT (NTSC only) Adjustments More Adjust for natural flesh tones. Reddish Greenish Adjusts picture sharpness. SHARPNESS Less More Notes: (1) “COLOR” , “TINT” and “SHARPNESS” settings cannot be adjusted for “RGB” and “PC” input signal modes.
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 Press to display the SETUP menu screen. 2 Press to select the SCREENSAVER. SET UP COMPONENT/RGB-IN SELECT RGB SIGNAL SCREENSAVER ENGLISH (US) OSD LANGUAGE Press to select the SCREENSAVER screen. NEGATIVE / SCROLL selection 3 Press to select the 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. 1 side bars 4:3 Screen Display 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.
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 VOL N Press to select the desired mode. R SET UP COMPONENT/RGB-IN SELECT RGB SIGNAL SCREENSAVER ENGLISH (US) OSD LANGUAGE PICTURE SOUND SET UP COMPONENT PICTURE POS.
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.) SET UP COMPONENT/RGB-IN SELECT RGB SIGNAL SCREENSAVER ENGLISH (US) OSD LANGUAGE Press to select the “COLOR SYSTEM” or “Panasonic AUTO”. Press to select each function. Press 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. SET UP COMPONENT/RGB-IN SELECT Press to adjust. RGB SIGNAL SCREENSAVER ENGLISH (US) OSD LANGUAGE Press (ACTION) button [ RGB ] SIGNAL H&V SYNC H-FREQ. V-FREQ. R Press to exit from adjust mode. 31.5 kHz 60.0 Hz [ PC ] SIGNAL H&V SYNC H-FREQ. V-FREQ. 31.5 kHz 60.0 Hz Setting RGB sync signal Confirm that the input is set to RGB INPUT (this setting is valid only for RGB INPUT).
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.
Specifications TH-42PHW5 TH-50PHW5 Power Source Power Consumption Maximum Stand-by condition Power off condition Plasma Display panel 120 V AC, 50/60 Hz 5A 2.4 W 0.9 W 5.5 A 2.4 W 0.9 W Drive method AC type 42-inch, 16:9 aspect ratio Drive method AC type 50-inch, 16:9 aspect ratio Contrast Ratio Screen size 3000:1 920 mm (W) × 518 mm (H) × 1,056 mm (diagonal) No. of pixels 786,432 (1,024 (W) × 768 (H)) [ 3,072 × 768 dots] 1,106 mm (W) × 622 mm (H) × 1,269 mm (diagonal) No.
Specifications TH-42PHW5 TH-50PHW5 Accessories Supplied Remote Control Transmitter Batteries Ferrite core Fixing bands Speaker Wire EUR646525 2 × AA Size J0KF00000018 × 1, J0KG00000054 × 2 2 × TMME187 2 pcs Optional Supplied Speakers Pedestal Wall stand Wall-hanging bracket(angled) TY-SP50P5W-M TY-ST10-M TY-ST42PW1 TY-WK42PR1 40.2” (1,020 mm) × 24” (610 mm) × 3.5” (89 mm) 3.5" (89 mm) POWER / R - STANDBY G POWER ON INPUT — VOL 3.9" (98 mm) 47.6" (1,210 mm) 24" (610 mm) 40.2" (1,020 mm) 47.
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 identification in the event of theft or loss, and for Warranty Service purposes.
