Panasonic TH42PWD5EX Operations Instructions

Progressive Wide Plasma DisplayOperating InstructionsTH-42PWD5Model No.®R - STANDBYG POWER ONINPUT— VOL +POWER /PLASMA DISPLAYTQBC0410-1B

10ConnectionsPC Input Terminals connectionNotes:(1) Computer signals which can be input are those with a horizontal scanning frequency of 15.6 to 110

11Connections167839451015141312112Signal Names for D-sub 15P ConnectorPin Layout for PC InputTerminalPin No.12345Pin No.678910Pin No.1112131415Signal

12SERIAL Terminals connectionConnectionsNotes:(1) Use the RS-232C cable to connect the computer to the Plasma Display.(2) The computer shown is for e

13Basic ControlsStand-by (ON/OFF) buttonThe Plasma Display must first be plugged into thewall outlet and turnded on at the power switch.(see page 14)P

14Power On/Off and input signal selectionPower On/OffRemote Control SensorR - STANDBYG POWER ONINPUT— VOL +R - STANDBYG POWER ONTH-42PWD5Po

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

16PLASMA DISPLAYINPUTSURROUNDVOLNRPICTURESOUNDSET UPASPECTPICTUREPOS. /SIZEOFF TIMERPCPictureNormalisePicture ModeBrightnessColourNormal00TintWhite ba

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.T

20Adjusting Picture Pos./SizePLASMA DISPLAYN RINPUTSURROUNDVOLPICTURESOUNDSET UPASPECTPICTUREPOS. /SIZEOFF TIMERPCAdjusting screen1PICTUREPOS. /SIZEPr

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 a conce

24Press the left or right button toselect “On”. Press the down button toenter Advanced Settings mode.Advanced Settings OnEnables fine picture ad

25Note:In PICTURE, there is not a noticeable change even when contrast is increased with a bright picture or reduced with adark picture.Picture Adjust

26Set up TIMERThe timer can switch the Plasma Display On or Off.Before attempting Timer Set, confirm the PRESENT TIME and adjust if necessary.Then set

27TIMER SetSet up TIMERPRESENT TIMEPOWER ON Function0:52OffPOWER ON TimePOWER OFF FunctionPOWER OFF Time0:000:00OffPress to display the POWER ON Setup

28Screensaver (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

29Off Low Mid High RScreensaverFunctionModeWhite bar scrollTime DesignationStart Time0:000:00SP AdjustmentMidFinish Ti

3Table of ContentsBasic Controls... 13Power On/Off and input signal selection ... 14AC

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

32Setup for Input SignalsComponent/RGB-in SelectSelect the input signals to be connected by installing the Optional Terminal Board.(Refer to the servi

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

34Select Signal from the “Setup” menu during RGB or PC input signal mode.Press to adjust.SyncH & VSyncon VIDEOSyncon GSetting RGB sync signal:Co

35TroubleshootingBefore you call for service, determine the symptoms and make a few simple checks as shown below.SymptomsSome parts of the screendo no

36SERIALPC INAUDIOPR/CR/RPB/CB/B Y/GCOMPONENT/RGB INAVVDHDRLS VIDEOINVIDEOOUTVIDEOINAUDIOINRLAUDIOSPEAKERTerminals (R)SPEAKERTerminals (L)Connecti

37Luminance earthLuminance inChrominance earthChrominance inS VIDEO 4 pin socket (S VIDEO VCR)S VIDEOVideo input toS VIDEOsocketAudio input toL/R soc

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

39ConnectionsComponent/RGB Input connectionNotes:(1) Change the “Component/RGB-in” setting in the “Setup” menu to “Component”. (see page 32)(2) Additi

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

40SERIALPC INAUDIOPR/CR/RPB/CB/B Y/GCOMPONENT/RGB INAVVDHDRLS VIDEOINVIDEOOUTVIDEOINAUDIOINRLAUDIOAV inputPC RGB inputsignal namehorizontal vertic

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42TH-42PWD5220 - 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz295 W 2.8 W1.5 W Drive method AC type42-inch, 16:9 aspect ratio3000:1920 mm (W) × 518 mm (H) × 1,056 mm (diagon

43TH-42PWD5TY-SP42P5W-KTY-ST05-KTY-ST42PW1TY-ST42PF3TY-WK42PV1TY-WK42PR1TY-WK42DR1TY-CE42PS1TY-42TM4YTY-42TM4DTY-42TM5G1,020 mm × 610 mm × 89 mmapprox

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 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 catchPullPull121212SPEAKERSTerminals (R)SPEAKERSTerminals (L)– Cable fixing bandsSecure an