Model No. TH-42BT300ER TH-50BT300ER Operating Instructions High Definition Plasma Display For more detailed instructions, refer to the Operating Instructions on the CD-ROM. English Please read these instructions before operating your set and retain them for future reference. Contents Safety Notice ..................................2 • Important Safety Precautions .........................................3 • Accessories.....................................................8 • Connections................
Important Safety Notice WARNING 1) To prevent damage which may result in fire or shock hazard, do not expose this appliance to dripping or splashing. Do not place containers with water (flower vase, cups, cosmetics, etc.) above the set. (including on shelves above, etc.) No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, should be placed on / above the set. 2) To prevent electric shock, do not remove cover. No user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.
Safety Precautions WARNING Setup 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 Panasonic Corporation.) • Speakers ........................................................................ TY-SP42P8W-K (for TH-42BT300ER), TY-SP50P8W-K (for TH-50BT300ER) • Pedestal .............................................
Safety Precautions When using the Plasma Display The Plasma Display is designed to operate on 220 - 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz. Do not cover the ventilation holes. • Doing so may cause the Plasma Display to overheat, which can cause fire or damage to the Plasma Display. Do not stick any foreign objects into the Plasma Display. • Do not insert any metal or flammable objects into the ventilations holes or drop them onto the Plasma Display, as doing so can cause fire or electric shock.
Safety Precautions CAUTION When using the Plasma Display Do not bring your hands, face or objects close to the ventilation holes of the Plasma Display. • Heated air comes out from the ventilation holes at the top of Plasma Display will be hot. Do not bring your hands or face, or objects which cannot withstand heat, close to this port, otherwise burns or deformation could result. Be sure to disconnect all cables before moving the Plasma Display.
Safety Precautions 3D Safety Precautions WARNING Small Parts 3D Eyewear contains small parts (battery and specialised band, etc.) and must be kept out of reach of small children to avoid accidental ingestion. Disassembly Do not disassemble or modify the 3D Eyewear. Lithium Battery Batteries must not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like. CAUTION To enjoy 3D images safely and comfortably, please read these instructions fully.
Safety Precautions Viewing 3D Content Content for 3D viewing includes commercially available Blu-ray discs, 3D broadcasts, etc. When preparing your own 3D content, ensure that it is properly produced. Do not use the 3D Eyewear if you have a history of over-sensitivity to light, heart problems, or have any other existing medical conditions. Please stop using the 3D Eyewear immediately, if you feel tired, are not feeling well or experience any other uncomfortable sensation.
Accessories Accessories Supply Check that you have the accessories and items shown Operating Instruction book CD-ROM (Operating instructions) Power supply cord Remote Control Transmitter N2QAYB000689 Clamper × 1 TMME289 Batteries for the Remote Control Transmitter (R6 (UM3) Size × 2) Ferrite core × 2 J0KG00000014 Use the Ferrite cores to comply with the EMC standard. (see page 11) Remote Control Batteries Requires two R6 batteries. 1. Pull and hold the hook, then open the battery cover. 2.
Connections Speaker 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 Speakers (Optional accessories) Red Black While pressing the lever, insert the core wire. 2 Red Speaker terminal (L) Speaker terminal (R) Black Return the lever.
Connections Video equipment connection 3D IR TRANSMITTER: Connect the 3D IR TRANSMITTER (optional accessory). SERIAL: Control the Plasma Display by connecting to PC SLOT: Terminal board (optional accessories) insert slot Note: (see page 3) The right side slot is for factory use only. The terminal board with 1-slot width does not function when installed in the right side slot. LAN: Connect to a network to control the unit.
How to use the Ferrite core COMPUTER Display (main unit, rear) Less than 10 cm LAN cable (not supplied) Ferrite core (supplied) Installing the Ferrite core Ferrite core (supplied) Less than 10 cm Open Pull back the tabs (in two places) Wind the cable twice Press the cable through and close Hub or broadband router Notes: • Make sure the broadband router or hub supports 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX. • To connect a device using 100BASE-TX, use “category 5” LAN cable.
Power On / Off Connecting the AC cord plug to the Plasma Display. Connecting the plug to the Wall Outlet Notes: • Main plug types vary between countries. The power plug shown at right may, therefore, not be the type fitted to your set. • When disconnecting the AC cord, be absolutely sure to disconnect the AC cord plug at the socket outlet first. INPUT MENU -/ VOL +/ ENTER/ Power Indicator Press the Power switch on the Plasma Display to turn the set on: Power-On.
Power On / Off When first switching on the unit Following screen will be displayed when the unit is turned on for the first time. Select the items with the remote control. Unit buttons are invalid. OSD Language 1 Select the language. OSD Language English (UK) 2 Deutsch Set. Français Italiano Español ENGLISH (US) Русский Day/Time Setup Select “Day” or “Time”. Day/Time Setup 2 Setup “Day” or “Time”. Set 1 Select “Set”. Day/Time Setup Set.
Selecting the input signal Press to select the input signal to be played back from the equipment which has been connected to the Plasma Display. INPUT VIDEO COMPONENT HDMI DVI PC Video input terminal in AV IN (VIDEO). Component or RGB input terminal in COMPONENT/RGB IN.* HDMI input terminal in AV IN (HDMI). DVI input terminal in DVI-D IN. PC input terminal in PC IN. * “COMPONENT” may be displayed as “RGB” depending on the setting of “Component/RGB-in select”.
Basic Controls Main Unit Remote control sensor Volume Adjustment Volume Up “+” Down “–” When the menu screen is displayed: “+” : press to move the cursor up “–” : press to move the cursor down (see page 17) INPUT MENU -/ 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 still inserted into the wall outlet.) • Standby ........
Basic Controls Remote Control Transmitter Standby (ON / OFF) button The Plasma Display must first be plugged into the wall outlet and turned on at the power switch. Press this button to turn the Plasma Display On, from Standby mode. Press it again to turn the Plasma Display Off to Standby mode. LIGHT button The remote control’s buttons illuminate. AUTO SETUP button Automatically adjusts the position/ size of the screen. HDMI button Press to select HDMI input.
On-Screen Menu Displays Remote Control 1 Display the menu screen. Press 2 Select the menu. Picture 2 Access 1 Select Normalise Setup Picture Mode Pos./Size Contrast Sound Brightness 0 Sharpness 0 Press several times. MENU Each time the MENU button is pressed, the menu screen will switch. Normal Viewing Picture Sound Pos. /Size Setup Monitor White balance Options Unit Warm Advanced settings Memory save Memory load The menu can be displayed directly by pressing these buttons.
Specifications TH-42BT300ER Power Source Power Consumption Power on Stand-by condition Power off condition Plasma Display panel Screen size (No.of pixels) Operating condition Temperature Humidity Applicable signals Colour System Scanning format PC signals Connection terminals LAN AV IN VIDEO AUDIO L-R HDMI COMPONENT/RGB IN Y/G PB/CB/B PR/CR/R AUDIO L-R DVI-D IN AUDIO PC IN TH-50BT300ER 220 - 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz 305 W 390 W Save off 0.8 W, Save on 0.5 W Save off 0.8 W, Save on 0.5 W 0.3 W 0.
Declaration of Conformity with the requirements of Technical Regulation on the Restriction Of the use of certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment (adopted by Order No.1057 of Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine) The Product is in conformity with the requirements of Technical Regulation on the Restriction Of the use of certain Hazardous Substances in electrical and electronic equipment (TR on RoHS).
Information for Users on Collection and Disposal of Old Equipment and used Batteries These symbols on the products, packaging, and/or accompanying documents mean that used electrical and electronic products and batteries should not be mixed with general household waste. For proper treatment, recovery and recycling of old products and used batteries, please take them to applicable collection points, in accordance with your national legislation and the Directives 2002/96/EC and 2006/66/EC.
