Panasonic TH42PWD3U User Manual Page 1

R - STANDBYG POWER ONINPUT— VOL +Wide Plasma DisplayOperating InstructionsTH-42PWD3Model No.TQBC0253®R - STANDBYG POWER ONINPUT— VOL

10Remote Control BatteriesRequires two AA batteries.1. Turn the transmitter face down.Press and slide off the batterycover.2. Install the batteries as

11Basic ControlsR - STANDBYG POWER ONINPUT— VOL +TH-42PW3Main Power On/Off SwitchVolume AdjustmentPush the Volume Up “+” orDown “–” button to

12ConnectionsTo tighten:PullPullTo loosen:Pushthe knobS-VIDEOVIDEOVD HD PR/CR/R PB/CB/B Y/GLRLRAUDIO AUDIOAUDIOSERIALTUNER INPC INCOMPONENT/RGB INAV I

13ConnectionsHow to connect the speakersWhen connecting the speakers, be sure to use only the optional accessoryspeakers.Refer to the speaker’s Instal

14ConnectionsHow to connect the AV Input TerminalsVIDEO signal connection(VCR)AudioOUTVideoOUTRLVIDEOBNC video cableVideo input toBNC socketAudio inpu

15ConnectionsHow to connect the COMPONENT/RGB Input TerminalsRGB signal (R, G, B, HD, VD) connectionDVD PlayerAudioOUTRLDVD (Y,PB, PR) OUTYPBPRAudio i

16ConnectionsHow to connect the PC Input TerminalsNotes:(1) Computer signals which can be input are those with a horizontal scanning frequency of 15.5

17ConnectionsHow to connect the SERIAL TerminalsNotes:(1) Use the RS-232C cable to connect the computer to the Wide Plasma Display.(2) The computers s

18Power ON/OFFConnecting the plug to the Wall OutletPush the POWER switch on the Wide Plasma Display toturn the set on POWER-ONPower Indicator: GreenE

19Select the Input SignalR - STANDBYG POWER ONINPUT— VOL +— VOL +INPUTPress the INPUT button to select the inputvideo signal desired fr

2WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock do not remove cover or back. Nouser-serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service pers

20On-Screen Menu Display from Remote ControlPLASMA DISPLAYINPUTSURROUNDVOLNRPICTURESOUNDSET UPASPECTPICTUREPOS. /SIZEOFF TIMERPCPICTURENORMALIZEPICTUR

21On-Screen Menu Display from Remote ControlSelecting the On-Screen Menu LanguagePress to select OSD LANGUAGE.Press to select your preferred language.

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

23ASPECT ControlsModeNORMALZOOMFULLJUSTPanasonicAUTOExplanationNORMAL will display a 4:3 picture at its standard 4:3size.ZOOM mode magnifies the centr

24Adjusting PICTURE POS./SIZEPLASMA DISPLAYSURROUNDVOLNPICTURESOUNDSET UPOFF TIMERPCINPUTASPECTPICTUREPOS. /SIZERAdjusting screenASPECT123Press to sel

25Adjusting PICTURE POS./SIZEH-POSH-SIZEV-POSV-SIZECLOCK PHASE(RGB/PC in Mode)When the Position Right “ ” button is pressedWhen the Position Right “”

26SOUNDNORMALIZEAUDIO MENUBASSTREBLESTANDARDON000BALACESURROUNDNORMALIZENORMALSELECTADJUSTRETURNSOUND Adjustment12Press the SOUND button to display

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

28PICTURENORMALIZEPICTURE MENUBRIGHTNESSCOLORSTANDARD00TINTCOLOR TEMPNORMALADVANCED SETTINGSONPICTURE000SHARPNESSNORMALIZENORMALSELECTADJUSTRETURNP

29Note:There is little change when PICTURE is increased with a bright picture or reduced with a dark picture.PICTURE AdjustmentsItemPICTUREBRIGHTNESSC

3Power SourcesThis product shall be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure ofthe type of powe

30SET UP for Input SignalsCOMPONENT/RGB IN SELECTSelect to match the signals from the source connected to the COMPONENT/RGB input terminals.Y, PB, PR

31SET UP for Input SignalsCOLOR SYSTEM / Panasonic AUTOSelect SIGNAL from the “SET UP” menu during VIDEO (S-VIDEO) inputsignal mode.(“SIGNAL [VIDEO]”

32Select SIGNAL from the “SET UP” menu during RGB or PC input signal mode.Press to select each item.Press to adjust.SIGNAL[ RGB ]SYNCPULL-IN RANGEH

33TroubleshootingBefore you call for service, determine the symptoms and make a few simple checks as shown below.SymptomsChecksElectrical AppliancesCa

34SpecificationsTH-42PWD3120 V AC, 50/60 HzMax. Amps 4.0 A1.9 W0.7 WDrive method AC type42-inch, 16:9 aspect ratio3000:1(Panel only) 650 / m2(As a set

35SpecificationsTH-42PWD3EUR6465252 × AA SizeTY-SP42PWD3WTY-ST42PT3-KTY-ST42PW1TY-ST42PF3TY-WK42PV1TY-WK42PR1TY-CE42PS1TY-UPS20040.2” (1020 mm) × 24”

Printed in JapanMBS0700S1100(MS)Panasonic Broadcast & Digital Systems CompanyDivision of Matsushita Electric Corporation of AmericaExecutive Offic

4Dear Panasonic CustomerWelcome to the Panasonic family of customers. We hope that you will have many years of enjoymentfrom your new Wide Plasma Disp

5Table of ContentsImportant Safety Instructions ...2FCC STATEMENT ...

6FCC STATEMENTFCC STATEMENTThis equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15of the

7Safety PrecautionsWARNINGSet upDo not place the Wide Plasma Display on sloped or unstable surfaces.• The Wide Plasma Display may fall off or tip over

8 CAUTIONThis Wide Plasma Display is for use only with the following optional accessories. Use with any other type ofoptional accessories may cause in

9AccessoriesAccessories SuppliedCheck that you have the Accessories and items shown √Optional AccessoriesPLASMA DISPLAYINPUTSURROUNDVOLNRPICTURESOUN