Panasonic TH42PHD5HY Operations Instructions

High Definition Plasma DisplayOperating InstructionsTH-42PHD5TH-50PHD5Model No.®TQBC0480-1Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, plea

10AV Input Terminals connectionLuminance earthLuminance inChrominance earthChrominance inS VIDEO 4 pin socket (S VIDEO VCR)S VIDEOVideo input toS VID

11AV Out(VCR)AV2Video input toBNC socketAudio input toL/R sockets(DVD / Satellite Receiver)AV1/TVVideo input toBNC socketRCA-BNCadapter plugAudio inpu

12ConnectionsComponent/RGB Input connectionNotes:(1) Change the “Component/RGB-in” setting in the “Setup” menu to “Component”. (see page 34)(2) Additi

13PC Input Terminals connectionConnectionsNotes:(1) Computer signals which can be input are those with a horizontal scanning frequency of 15.6 to 110

14Signal Names for D-sub 15P ConnectorPin Layout for PC InputTerminal167839451015141312112Connections∗ Mark:By installing the RGB(digital)Terminal Boa

15ConnectionsSERIAL Terminals connectionNotes:(1) Use the RS-232C cable to connect the computer to the Plasma Display.(2) The computer shown is for ex

16Basic ControlsTH-50PHD5R - STANDBYG POWER ONINPUT— VOL +Volume AdjustmentPress the Volume Up “+”or Down “–” button toincrease or decrease t

17PLASMA DISPLAYINPUTSURROUNDVOLNRPICTURESOUNDSET UPASPECTPICTUREPOS. /SIZEOFF TIMERPCOFF TIMER buttonThe Plasma Display can be preset to switch to st

18AC cord connectionPower On/Off and input signal selectionPower On/OffRemote Control SensorR - STANDBYG POWER ONINPUT— VOL +R - STANDBYG P

19Select the input signalR - STANDBYG POWER ONINPUT— VOL +— VOL +INPUTPress the INPUT button to select the inputAV signal desired from

2Dear Panasonic CustomerWelcome to the Panasonic family of customers. We hope that you will have many years ofenjoyment from your new High Definition

20PLASMA DISPLAYINPUTSURROUNDVOLNRPICTURESOUNDSET UPASPECTPICTUREPOS. /SIZEOFF TIMERPCPictureNormalisePicture ModeBrightnessColourNormal00TintWhite ba

21On-Screen Menu Display from Remote ControlNote:“Signal” setup menu displays different setting condition for each input signals. (see page 19)To Sign

22ASPECT ControlsThe Plasma Display will allow you to enjoy viewing the picture at its maximum size, including wide screen cinemaformat picture.PLASMA

23ASPECT ControlsMode4 : 3Zoom16 : 9JustPanasonicAutoExplanation4:3 will display a 4:3 picture at its standard 4:3 size.Zoom mode magnifies the centra

24Adjusting Picture Pos./SizePLASMA DISPLAYSURROUNDVOLNPICTURESOUNDSET UPOFF TIMERPCINPUTASPECTPICTUREPOS. /SIZERNotes:(1) Adjustment details are memo

25 Helpful Hint ( / Normalise Normalisation)Adjusting Picture Pos./SizeH-PosH-SizeV-PosV-SizeClock Phase(RGB/PC in Mode)Flickering and distortion c

26Mute Helpful Hint ( / Normalise Normalisation)SoundNormaliseSound ModeBassTrebleNormalOn000BalanceSurroundNormalSound Adjustment2Select to adjust

27Surround ControlsSURROUND ButtonThe benefits of surround sound are enormous. You can becompletely enveloped in sound; just as if you were at aconcer

28 Helpful Hint ( / Normalise Normalisation)Press the left or right button toselect “On”. Press the down button toenter Advanced Settings mod

29 Helpful Hint ( / Normalise Normalisation)Advanced SettingsNote:In PICTURE, there is not a noticeable change even when contrast is increased with

3Table of ContentsImportant Safety Notice...4Safety Precautions ...

30PRESENT TIME SetSet up TIMERThe timer can switch the Plasma Display On or Off.Before attempting Timer Set, confirm the PRESENT TIME and adjust if ne

31TIMER SetSet up TIMERPRESENT TIMEPOWER ON Function0:52OffPOWER ON TimePOWER OFF FunctionPOWER OFF Time0:000:00OffPress to display the POWER ON Setup

32Screensaver (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 o

33Setup of Screensaver Time5Screensaver (For preventing after-images )Press to select Start Time/ Finish Time(When Time Designation is selected).Press

343D Y/C Filter – For NTSC AV imagesComponent/RGB-in SelectSetup for Input SignalsSelect to match the signals from the source connected to the Compone

35Setup for Input SignalsColour system / Panasonic AutoSelect Signal from the “Setup” menu during AV(S Video) inputsignal mode.(“Signal [AV]” menu is

36Setup for Input SignalsSelect Signal from the “Setup” menu during RGB or PC input signal mode.Press to adjust.SyncH & VSyncon VIDEOSyncon GSet

37TroubleshootingBefore you call for service, determine the symptoms and make a few simple checks as shown below.SymptomsSome parts of the screendo no

38Power SourcePower ConsumptionNormal useStand-by conditionPower off conditionPlasma Display panelContrast RatioScreen sizeOperating conditionTemperat

39Accessories SuppliedRemote Control TransmitterBatteriesFixing bandsFerrite coreOptional SuppliedSpeakersPedestalWall standMobile standWall-hanging b

4Important Safety NoticeWARNING: To prevent damage which may result in fire or shock hazard, do not expose this applianceto rain or moisture.Do not pl

Customer’ RecordThe model number and serial number of this product can be found on its back cover. You should note this serialnumber in the space prov

5Safety PrecautionsWARNINGSetupThis Plasma Display is for use only with the following optional accessories. Use with any other type of optionalaccesso

6Safety PrecautionsIf problems occur during useIf a problem occurs (such as no picture or no sound), or if smoke or an abnormal odour starts to come o

7AccessoriesOptional AccessoriesPLASMA DISPLAYINPUTSURROUNDVOLNRPICTURESOUNDSET UPASPECTPICTUREPOS. /SIZEOFF TIMERPC• SpeakersTY-SP42PWD3WTY-SP42P5W-K

8Remote Control BatteriesRequires two R6 batteries.1. Turn the transmitter face down.Press and slide off the batterycover.2. Install the batteries as

9ConnectionsTo tighten:To loosen:Pushthe catchPullPull121122PR/CR/RPB/CB/B Y/GCOMPONENT/RGB INAVVDHDRLS VIDEOINVIDEOOUTVIDEOINAUDIOINRLAUDIOAUDIOPC