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R - STANDBY
G POWER ON

INPUT

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Wide Plasma Display

Operating Instructions

TH-42PW3

TH-42PWD3

Model No.

TQBC0229

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TAN

DBY

G P

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R O

INPU

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VOL

POW

PLASMA DISPLAY

Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read these instructions completely. Please keep this
manual for future reference.

English

Summary of Contents for TH-42PWD3

Page 1: ...ting Instructions TH 42PW3 TH 42PWD3 Model No TQBC0229 R STANDB Y G POWER ON INPUT VOL POWE R PLASMA DISPLAY Before connecting operating or adjusting this product please read these instructions completely Please keep this manual for future reference English ...

Page 2: ...pple Computer USA S VGA is a registered trademark of the Video Electronics Standard Association Even if no special notation has been made of company or product trademarks these trademarks have been fully respected Note Do not allow a still picture to be displayed for an extended period as this can cause a permanent after image to remain on the Wide Plasma Display Examples of still pictures include...

Page 3: ...nput signal selection 16 Power On Off 16 Select the input signal 17 On screen Menu Display from Remote Control 18 Selecting the On Screen Menu Language 19 ASPECT Controls 20 Adjusting Picture Pos Size 22 Sound Adjustment 24 Mute 24 Surround Controls 25 Picture Adjustments 26 Advanced settings Model TH 42PWD3 only 27 Setup for input signals 28 Component RGB in select 28 Adjusting unnatural video im...

Page 4: ...urchased from your local Panasonic Dealer If the fitted moulded plug is unsuitable for the socket outlet in your home then the fuse shall be removed and the plug cut off and disposed of safety There is a danger of severe electrical shock if the cut off plug is inserted into any 13 amp socket If a new plug is to be fitted please observe the wiring code as shown below If in any doubt please consult ...

Page 5: ...m at the rear When using the Wide Plasma Display The Wide 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 Wide Plasma Display to overheat which can cause fire or damage to the Wide Plasma Display Do not stick any foreign objects into the Wide Plasma Display Do not insert any metal or flammable objects into the ventilations ho...

Page 6: ...lt in fire Pull the power cord plug out from the wall outlet and wipe the mains lead with a dry cloth Cleaning and maintenance The front of the display panel has been specially treated Wipe the panel surface gently using only a cleaning cloth or a soft lint free cloth If the surface is particularly dirty wipe with a soft lint free cloth which has been soaked in pure water or water to which a small...

Page 7: ...antee Card for Model No TH 42PW3 only Speakers TY SP42PM3W for Model No TH 42PW3 TY SP42PWD3W for Model No TH 42PWD3 Pedestal TY ST42PT3 S for Model No TH 42PW3 TY ST42PT3 K for Model No TH 42PWD3 Wall stand TY ST42PW1 Mobile stand TY ST42PF3 Wall hanging bracket vertical TY WK42PV1 Wall hanging bracket angled TY WK42PR1 Ceiling unit TY CE42PS1 RCA BNC adapter plug for Model No TH 42PW3 only For a...

Page 8: ...batteries for longer life Precaution on battery use Incorrect installation can cause battery leakage and corrosion that will damage the remote control transmitter Observe the following precaution 1 Batteries shall always be replaced as a pair Always use new batteries when replacing the old set 2 Do not combine a used battery with a new one 3 Do not mix battery types example Zinc Carbon with Alkali...

Page 9: ...W3 R STANDBY G POWER ON INPUT VOL Main Power On Off Switch Volume Adjustment Push the Volume Up or Down button to increase or decrease the sound volume level Input button VIDEO S VIDEO COMPONENT RGB PC Mode Selection Push the INPUT button to select VIDEO S VIDEO COMPONENT or RGB PC input signal modes sequentially OFF TIMER button The Wide Plasma Display may be preset to switch to stand by after a ...

Page 10: ...EAKERS Terminals R SPEAKERS Terminals L Cable fixing bands Secure any excess cables with bands as required 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 Speakers Optional accessories From EXIT monitor Terminal on Computer see page 14 From SERIAL Terminal on Computer see pag...

Page 11: ... Audio cables S VIDEO VIDEO L R AUDIO AV IN Luminance earth Luminance in Chrominance earth Chrominance in S VIDEO 4 pin socket VCR AV2 Video input to BNC socket Audio input to L R sockets DVD Satellite Receiver AV1 TV Video input to BNC socket 21P Scart Plug RCA BNC adapter plug Audio input to L R sockets S VIDEO VIDEO L R AUDIO AV IN 21P Scart Plug VIDEO Signal Connection Note 21 pin connectors a...

Page 12: ...l is reserved for use with future external compatible components 2 RCA Audio cables 3 BNC Video cables Example of input signal source TUNER TU PTA300B VD HD PR CR R PB CB B Y G L R COMPONENT RGB IN AUDIO R G B L HD VD R RGB signal R G B HD VD Connection How to connect the COMPONENT RGB Input Terminals Connections Notes 1 Change the Component RGB in setting in the Setup menu to RGB see page 28 30 2...

Page 13: ...e The cable shown is for connection detail only If you wish to use this connection method please consult your Dealer for the cable Select sync oj VIDEO see page 30 DVD Satellite Receiver AV2 Video input to BNC socket RCA BNC adapter plug S VIDEO VIDEO L R AUDIO AV IN VD HD PR CR R PB CB B Y G L R COMPONENT RGB IN AUDIO RCA BNC adapter plug VIDEO Signal Connection ...

Page 14: ...r is required to use the PC cable D sub 15P to connect a Macintosh computer to the set 6 There is no need to use an adapter for computers with DOS V compatible D sub 15P terminal 7 The computer shown in the illustration is for example purposes only 8 Additional equipment and cables shown are not supplied with this set 9 Do not set the horizontal and vertical scanning frequencies for PC signals whi...

Page 15: ...bits 1 bit None None RS 232C Conversion cable D sub 9 pin female 2 3 5 4 6 7 8 1 9 Details R X D T X D GND Shorted Shorted NC Basic format for control data The transmission of control data from the computer starts with a STX signal followed by the command the parameters and lastly an ETX signal in that order If there are no parameters then the parameter signal does not need to be sent Notes 1 If m...

Page 16: ... language using the and keys and press the store button From the second time on the below screen is displayed for a while setting condition is an example Press the button on the remote control to turn the Wide Plasma Display off Power Indicator Red standby Press the button on the remote control to turn the Wide Plasma Display on Power Indicator Green Turn the power to the Wide Plasma Display set o...

Page 17: ...put video signal to be played back from the equipment such as a VCR which has been connected to the Wide Plasma Display SURROUND VOL N R INPUT INPUT Power On Off and input signal selection Input signals will change as follows For Component INPUT see page 28 For RGB INPUT see page 28 AV Component PC AV RGB PC ...

Page 18: ...ings menu see page 27 To Picture adjust menu see page 26 To Picture Pos Size adjust menu see page 22 Picture Normalise Picture Mode Brightness Colour Normal 0 0 Tint White balance Normal Contrast 0 0 0 Sharpness Normalise Normal Select Adjust Return For model No TH 42PWD3 For model No TH 42PW3 Normalise Normal Select Advanced settings Normalise Black extension W B High R W B High B 0 0 0 0 W B Low...

Page 19: ...e Normal Select Adjust Return Select Setup Signal Component RGB in select RGB OSD Language English UK Return 3D Y C Filter NTSC Colour system Panasonic Auto 4 3 On Auto 4 3 Signal AV Signal RGB Sync Pull in range H Freq kHz V Freq Hz H V Narrow 31 5 60 0 Clamp position Signal Component Clamp position To Signal screen for Component see page 30 Select Setup Signal Component RGB in select RGB OSD Lan...

Page 20: ...o Just ASPECT Notes 1 During RGB and PC input signal mode the mode switches between 4 3 and 16 9 only 2 For a 525p 480p signal input during Component input signal mode the mode switches between Zoom and 16 9 only 3 For a 1125i 1080i 750p 720p signal input during Component input signal mode the mode is set to 16 9 mode and switching is not possible For a 525i 480i 625i 575i signal input during Comp...

Page 21: ... set can detect specially encoded signals that are compatible with a wide screen monitor When a full image from the S VIDEO terminal of specially encoded video is detected by the set the screen size is automatically set to 16 9 mode 4 3 3 4 Zoom 4 3 16 9 16 9 4 3 16 9 Just 4 3 9 16 Picture The display will automatically become enlarged depending on the picture source allowing you to view the pictu...

Page 22: ...Return Press to adjust screen position see next page Notes 1 Adjustment details are memorized separately for different input signal formats Adjustments for component signals are memorized for 525i 480i 625i 575i 525p 480p 1125i 1080i and 750p 720p each and RGB PC signals are memorized for each frequency 2 If a Cue or Rew signal from a VCR or DVD player is received the picture position will shift u...

Page 23: ... using the Position Left or Right button to carry out adjustment Helpful Hint Normalise Normalisation On the remote control unit while the Picture Pos Size display is active if either the N button is pressed at any time or the Access button is pressed during Normalize then all adjustment values are returned to the factory settings When the Position Left button is pressed When the Position Left but...

Page 24: ...t page Mute Press R button Useful when answering the phone or receiving unexpected visitors Press this button to mute the sound Press again to reactivate sound Sound is also reactivated when power is turned off or volume level is changed SURROUND VOL N R PICTURE SET UP PICTURE POS SIZE INPUT ASPECT SOUND Auto Normal R On the remote control unit while the Sound menu is displayed if either the N but...

Page 25: ...s 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 Note The surround setting are memorized separately for each Sound Mode Auto Normal PLASMA DISPLAY VOL N R PICTURE SET UP PICTURE POS SIZE OFF TIMER PC INPUT ASPECT SOUND SURROUND SURROUND On Surround ...

Page 26: ...Normal Cool Warm TH 42PWD3 only Press the left or right button to select On Press the down button to enter Advanced Settings mode Advanced settings On Enables fine picture adjustment at a professional level see next page Advanced settings Off Displays images with the selected setting of the Picture menu On the remote control unit while the Picture menu is displayed if either the N button is presse...

Page 27: ...ed if either the N button is pressed at any time or the Access button is pressed during Normalise then all adjustment values are returned to the factory settings Advanced setings Model TH 42PWD3 only Item Black Extension W B High R W B High B W B Low R W B Low B Gamma Effect Less More Less More Less More Less More Details Adjusts the dark shades of the image in gradation Adjusts the white balance ...

Page 28: ...uage English UK Return Press to select the Component RGB in select Press to select the required mode Component RGB Adjusting unnatural video images 3D Y C Filter Select the Signal from the Setup menu during AV S Video input signal mode Signal AV menu is displayed Change Select 3D Y C Filter NTSC Colour system Panasonic Auto 4 3 On Auto 4 3 Signal AV Return Press to select the 3D Y C Filter NTSC Pr...

Page 29: ... Return Mode Colour system Pansonic Auto 4 3 Press to select each Functions Function Set the colour system to match the input signal If set to Auto the colour system is determined automatically Set to 4 3 to view 4 3 images in an unchanged format when Panasonic Auto is selected If you would like to view 4 3 images in Just format set to Just Auto PAL SECAM M NTSC NTSC Change Select 3D Y C Filter NT...

Page 30: ...dividing the sync signals Sets the width for different frequencies This setting is the same for both Signal RGB and Signal PC Setting PC sync signal setting Confirm that the input is set to PC input this setting is valid only for PC input H V The H and V sync signals are input from the HD VD BNC connector ON G Uses a synchronized signal on the Video G signal which is input from the G BNC connector...

Page 31: ...ols set at minimum level Colour System see page 26 27 Picture Interface Normal Picture No Picture No Picture No Colour Symptoms Some parts of the screen do not light up Afterimages appear Sound Noisy Sound No Sound No Sound Normal Sound Normal Sound Plasma Display panel Check The plasma display panel is manufactured using an extremely high level of precision technology however sometimes some parts...

Page 32: ...OPTIONAL HIGH DENSITY D SUB 26PIN EXTERNAL CONTROL TERMINAL D SUB 9PIN 16W 8 W 8 W 10 THD For TY SP42PM3W only EUR646525 2 R6 Size TJS1A4270 TH 42PWD3 Power Source Power Consumption Normal use Stand by condition Power off condition Plasma Display panel Contrast Ratio Brightness Capability Screen size Operating condition Temperature Humidity Applicable signals Colour System Scanning format PC signa...

Page 33: ...PW3 TY SP42PM3W TY ST42PT3 S TY ST42PW1 TY ST42PF3 TY WK42PV1 TY WK42PR1 TY CE42PS1 1020 mm 610 mm 89 mm approx 29 5 kg net main unit only approx 33 7 kg with speakers Optional Supplied Speakers Pedestal Wall stand Mobile stand Wall hanging bracket vertical Wall hanging bracket angled Ceiling unit Terminal Cover Dimensions W D H Weight Mass POWER R STANDBY G POWER ON INPUT VOL 610 mm 1020 mm 89 mm...

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Page 36: ...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 Model Number Serial Number Panasonic U K Ltd Willoughby Road Bracknell Berks RG12 8FP Matsushita Electric Industrial Co Ltd Central P O Box 288 Osaka 530 8692 Japan Printed in Japan MBS0700S0 MS ...

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