Panasonic TH42PWD4UY User Manual

Wide Plasma DisplayOperating InstructionsTH-42PWD4Model No.TQBC0266®R - STANDBYG POWER ONINPUT— VOL +POWER /PLASMA DISPLAYBefore connecti

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 +TY-42PWD4Main Power On/Off SwitchVolume AdjustmentPush the Volume Up “+” orDown “–” button t

12PR/CR/RPB/CB/B Y/GCOMPONENT/RGB INAVVDHDRLS VIDEOINVIDEOINAUDIOINRLAUDIOAUDIOVIDEOOUTTo tighten:To loosen:Pushthe catchPullPull1PC IN SERIAL2Conn

131122ConnectionsSpeakers connectionWhen connecting the speakers, be sure to use only the optional accessoryspeakers.Refer to the speaker’s Installati

14ConnectionsAV Input connectionVIDEO signal connectionS VIDEOINVIDEOOUTAudioOUTVideoOUTRLVIDEORCA video cableVideo input toBNC socketAudio input toL/

15ConnectionsCOMPONENT/RGB Input connectionNotes:(1) Change the “COMPONENT/RGB-IN” setting in the “SET UP” menu to “Y/PB/PR”. (see page 37, 39)(2) Add

16ConnectionsPC Input connectionNotes:(1) Computer signals which can be input are those with a horizontal scanning frequency of 15.5 to 110 kHz and ve

17ConnectionsSERIAL Terminals connectionNotes:(1) Use the RS-232C cable to connect the computer to the Plasma Display.(2) The computers shown is for e

18Power ON/OFFPress the button on the remote control to turn thePlasma Display offPower Indicator: Red (standby)Press the button on the remote con

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

2WARNING: 1) To prevent electric shock, do not remove cover. No user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing toqualified service personnel.2) Do not

20PLASMA DISPLAYINPUTSURROUNDVOLNRPICTURESOUNDSET UPASPECTPICTUREPOS. /SIZEOFF TIMERPCSET UPSIGNALMULTI DISPLAY SETUPSET UP TIMERCOMPONENT/RGB-IN SE

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 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 MENUBASSTREBLESTANDARDON000BALANCESURROUNDNORMALSOUND Adjustment12Select to adjust each item.Press to select the desired adjust

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

28Press the left or right button toselect “ON”. Press the down buttonto enter ADVANCED SETTINGS mode.ADVANCED SETTINGS ONEnables fine picture ad

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

3Important Safety Instructions 1) Read these instructions.All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the appliance is operated.

30Setup 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

31MULTI DISPLAY SETUPMULTI DISPLAY SETUPARRANGEMENTON2 2 LOCATIONA1Press to select ARRANGEMENT (2nd step).Press to select “2×2”, “3×3”.How to set

32SET UP TIMERThe timer can switch the Plasma Display ON or OFF.Before attempting Timer Set, confirm the PRESENT TIME OF DAY andadjust if necessary. T

33TIMER SetPress to display the POWER ON SETUP / POWER OFF SET UP screen.Press to selectPOWER ON TIME/POWER OFF TIME.1Press to select HOURS ADJUSTMENT

34SCREENSAVER (For preventing after-images)2314Press to display the SETUP menu screen.SET UPPress to select the SCREENSAVER.Press to select the SCREEN

35Setup of SCREENSAVER TimeSCREENSAVERFUNCTIONMODEWHITE BAR SCROLLTIME OF DAYSTART TIME0:000:00SIDE BAR ADJUSTMIDFINISH TIMESCREENSAVERFUNCTIONMODEWHI

36SIDE BAR ADJUSTside bar2Press to select theSIDE BAR ADJUST.Press to selectDARK, MID, BRIGHT.OFF DARK MID BRIGHT RSCREENSAVERFUNCTIONMODEWHIT

37SET UP for Input SignalsCOMPONENT/RGB IN SELECTSelect to match the signals from the source connected to the COMPONENT/RGB input terminals.Y, PB, PR

38SET UP for Input SignalsCOLOR SYSTEM / Panasonic AUTOSelect SIGNAL from the “SET UP” menu during VIDEO (S VIDEO) inputsignal mode.(“SIGNAL [VIDEO]”

39Select 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

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

40TroubleshootingBefore you call for service, determine the symptoms and make a few simple checks as shown below.SymptomsSome parts of the screen do n

41

42SpecificationsTH-42PWD4120 V AC, 50/60 Hz395 W1.8 W1.6 WDrive method AC type42-inch, 16:9 aspect ratio3000:1(Panel only) 780 cd / m2(As a set) 400 c

43SpecificationsTH-42PWD4EUR6465252 × AA Size2 × J0KF000000182 × TMME187TY-SP42PWD3WTY-ST42PT3-KTY-ST42PW1TY-ST42PF3TY-WK42PV1TY-WK42PR1TY-CE42PS1TY-W

Printed in JapanMBS070/S0(MS)Panasonic Broadcast & Digital Systems CompanyDivision of Matsushita Electric Corporation of AmericaExecutive Office :

5Table of ContentsImportant Safety Instructions ...3FCC STATEMENT ...

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

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

8 CAUTIONThis Plasma Display is for use only with the following optional accessories. Use with any other type of optionalaccessories may cause instabi

9PLASMA DISPLAYINPUTSURROUNDVOLNRPICTURESOUNDSET UPASPECTPICTUREPOS. /SIZEOFF TIMERPCAccessoriesAccessories SuppliedCheck that you have the Accessorie