Panasonic TH42PWD4EX Operations Instructions

Wide Plasma DisplayOperating InstructionsTH-42PWD4Model No.TQBC0310®R - STANDBYG POWER ONINPUT— VOL +POWER /PLASMA DISPLAYBefore connecti

10ConnectionsHow to connect the PC Input TerminalsNotes:(1) Computer signals which can be input are those with a horizontal scanning frequency of 15.5

11ConnectionsHow to connect the SERIAL TerminalsNotes:(1) Use the RS-232C cable to connect the computer to the Plasma Display.(2) The computers shown

12Basic ControlsStand-by (ON/OFF) buttonThe Plasma Display must first be plugged into the wall outletand turnded on at the power switch. (see page 14

13PLASMA DISPLAYINPUTSURROUNDVOLNRPICTURESOUNDSET UPASPECTPICTUREPOS. /SIZEOFF TIMERPCINPUT button(AV(S Video)/Component, RGB/PC ModeSelection)Press t

14Power On/Off and input signal selectionPower On/OffRemote Control SensorR - STANDBYG POWER ONINPUT– VOL +R - STANDBYG POWER ONTH-42PWD4Po

15Select the input signalR - STANDBYG POWER ONINPUT— VOL +— VOL +INPUTPress the INPUT button to select the inputsignal to be played bac

16PictureNormalisePicture ModeBrightnessColourNormal00TintWhite balanceNormalAdvanced settingsOnContrast2000SharpnessNormalOn-Screen Menu Display fro

17On-Screen Menu Display from Remote ControlNote:“Signal” setup menu displays different setting condition for each input signals. (see page 15)To Sign

18ASPECT ControlsThe Plasma Display will allow you to enjoy viewing the picture at its maximum size, including wide screen cinemaformat picture.PLASMA

19ASPECT ControlsMode4 : 3Zoom16 : 9JustPanasonicAutoExplanation4:3 will display a 4:3 picture at its standard 4:3 size.Zoom mode magnifies the centra

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

20Adjusting Picture Pos./SizePLASMA DISPLAYSURROUNDVOLNPICTURESOUNDSET UPOFF TIMERPCINPUTASPECTPICTUREPOS. /SIZERAdjusting screenASPECT123Press to sel

21Adjusting Picture Pos./SizeH-PosH-SizeV-PosV-SizeClock Phase(RGB/PC in Mode)When the Position Right “ ” button is pressed.When the Position Right “

22SoundNormaliseSound ModeBassTrebleNormalOn000BalanceSurroundNormalSound Adjustment12Press to display the Sound menu.Select to adjust each item.Press

23Surround ControlsSURROUND ButtonThe benefits of surround sound are enormous. You can becompletely enveloped in sound; just as if you were at aconcer

24Press the left or right button toselect “ON”. Press the down buttonto enter Advanced Settings mode.Advanced Settings ONEnables fine picture ad

25Note:There is little change when Picture is increased with a bright picture or reduced with a dark picture.Picture AdjustmentsItemContrastBrightness

26Setup for MULTI DISPLAY By lining up Plasma Displays in groups of 4 or 9 as illustrated below, anenlarged picture may be displayed across all screen

27MULTI DISPLAY SetupMULTI DISPLAY SetupRatioOn2 2 LocationA1Press to select Ratio (2nd step).Press to select “2×2”, “3×3”.How to set the display

28Set up TIMERThe timer can switch the Plasma Display On or Off.Before attempting Timer Set, confirm the PRESENT TIME and adjust ifnecessary. Then set

29TIMER SetSet up TIMERPRESENT TIMEPOWER ON Function0:52OffPOWER ON TimePOWER OFF FunctionPOWER OFF Time0:000:00OffPress to display the POWER ONSetup

3Table of ContentsBasic Controls ... 12Power On/Off and input signal selection ... 14AC

30Screensaver (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

31Setup of Screensaver Time5Screensaver (For preventing after-images )Press to select Start Time/ Finish Time (When TimeDesignation is selected).Press

32Side Panel Adjustmentside panel2Press to select the SP Adjustment.Press to select Low, Mid, High.Off Low Mid High RScreensaverFunctionModeWhite

33Setup for Input SignalsComponent/RGB-in SelectSelect the input signals to be connected by installing the Optional Terminal Board.(Refer to the servi

34Setup for Input SignalsColour system / Panasonic AutoSelect Signal from the “Setup” menu during AV (S Video) inputsignal mode.(“Signal [AV]” menu is

35Pull-in rangeSelect Signal from the “Setup” menu during RGB or PC input signal mode.Press to select each item.Press to adjust.The following operatio

36TroubleshootingBefore you call for service, determine the symptoms and make a few simple checks as shown below.SymptomsSome parts of the screendo no

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38SERIALPC INAUDIOPR/CR/RPB/CB/B Y/GCOMPONENT/RGB INAVVDHDRLS VIDEOINVIDEOOUTVIDEOINAUDIOINRLAUDIOSPEAKERTerminals (R)SPEAKERTerminals (L)Connecti

39Luminance earthLuminance inChrominance earthChrominance inS VIDEO 4 pin socket (S VIDEO VCR)S VIDEOVideo input toS VIDEOsocketAudio input toL/R soc

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

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

41ConnectionsComponent/RGB Input connectionNotes:(1) Change the “Component/RGB-in” setting in the “Setup” menu to “Y/PB/PR”. (see page 33, 35)(2) Addi

42SpecificationsR,G,B/0.7 Vp-p (75-ohm)HD, VD/1.0 - 5.0 Vp-p (high impedance)0.5 Vrms (high impedance)RS-232C COMPATIBLETH-42PWD4220 - 240 V AC, 50/

43TH-42PWD4TY-SP42PWD3WTY-ST42PT3-KTY-ST42PW1TY-ST42PF3TY-WK42PV1TY-WK42PR1TY-CE42PS1TY-UPS200TY-42TM4Y1020mm × 610 mm × 89 mmapprox. 29.0 kg net (ma

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 ofoptional access

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 TIMERPCAccessories SupplyCheck that you h

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

9ConnectionsSERIALPC INAUDIOTo tighten:To loosen:Pushthe catchPullPull121122SPEAKERSTerminals (R)SPEAKERSTerminals (L)– Cable fixing bandsSecure an