Panasonic TH42PHW5HZ Operations Instructions

High Definition Plasma DisplayOperating InstructionsTH-42PHW5TH-50PHW5Model No.®R - STANDBYG POWER ONINPUT— VOL +POWER /PLASMA DISPLAYTQB

10Luminance earthLuminance inChrominance earthChrominance inS VIDEO 4 pin socket(S VIDEO VCR)S VIDEOVideo input toS VIDEOsocketAudio input toL/R socke

11(VCR)AV2Video input toBNC socketAudio input toL/R sockets(DVD / Satellite Receiver)AV1/TVVideo input toRCA socketAudio input toL/R socketsAV INS V

12COMPONENT/RGB INRLAUDIOAudio input toL/R socketsGBRVDHDAUDIO2×RCA audio cables5×BNCRGB cablesRGB input to R, G, B, HD, VD socketsBNC-RCA adaptor plu

13ConnectionsPC Input Terminals connectionNotes:(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 InputTerminal167839451015141312112Connectionssignal namehorizontal verticalComponent RGB PCfre

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-50PHW5R - STANDBYG POWER ONINPUT— VOL +Main Power On/Off SwitchVolume AdjustmentPress the Volume Up “+”or Down “–” button

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

18Power On/Off and input signal selectionPress the button on the remote control to turn thePlasma Display off.Power Indicator: Red (standby)Press th

19Select the input signalR - STANDBYG POWER ONINPUT— VOL +— VOL +INPUTSURROUNDVOLNRINPUTINPUTPower On/Off and input signal selectionSet

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 TIMERPCOn-Screen Menu Display from Remote ControlTo Picture adjust menu

21On-Screen Menu Display from Remote ControlTo Signal screen for AV (see page 31)To Signal screen for PC (see page 32)Note:“Signal” setup menu display

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 centr

24Adjusting Picture Pos./SizePLASMA DISPLAYSURROUNDVOLNPICTURESOUNDSET UPOFF TIMERPCINPUTASPECTPICTUREPOS. /SIZERAdjusting screen123PICTUREPOS. /SIZEP

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)Picture Adjustments12Press to display the Picture menu.Select to adjust each item.Press to select the m

29Note:In PICTURE, there is not a noticeable change even when contrast is increased with a bright picture or reduced with adark picture.Picture Adjust

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

30Screensaver (For preventing after-images)2314Press to display the Setup menu screen.SET UPPress to select the Screensaver.Press to select the Screen

31Side Panel Adjustment2Press to select the SP Adjustment.Press to select Off, Low, Mid, High.Press to exit from Screensaver.31Do not display a pictur

32Setup for input signalsComponent/RGB-in selectSelect to match the signals from the source connected to the Componen/RGB input terminals.Y, PB, PR si

33Setup for input signalsColour system / Panasonic AutoSelect Signal from the “Setup” menu during AV(S Video) inputsignal mode. (“Signal [AV]” menu is

34H-Freq. (kHz)/V-Freq. (Hz)Select Signal from the “Setup” menu during RGB or PC input signal mode.Press to adjust.Setting RGB sync signal:Confirm tha

35TroubleshootingBefore you call for service, determine the symptoms and make a few simple checks as shown below.SymptomsSome parts of the screen dono

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

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4Important Safety NoticeWARNING: To prevent damage which may result in fire or shock hazard, do not expose this appliance torain 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

7AccessoriesAccessories SupplyCheck that you have the accessories and items shownOptional AccessoriesPLASMA DISPLAYINPUTSURROUNDVOLNRPICTURESOUNDSET U

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

9To tighten:To loosen:Pushthe catchPullPull121122PR/CR/RPB/CB/B Y/GCOMPONENT/RGB INAV INVDHDS VIDEOVIDEORLAUDIORLAUDIOAUDIOPC IN SERIALSPEAKERSTe