Panasonic TH42PWD6EX Operations Instructions

®PLASMA DISPLAYR - STANDBYG POWER ONINPUTMENU+ENTER–VOL POWER /TQBC0598Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read these

10R - STANDBYG POWER ONINPUT MENU ENTER+-VOLTH-42PWD6Basic ControlsStatus button1 Input label2 Aspect mode (see page 16)3 Off timerThe off timer ind

11PLASMA DISPLAYINPUTSURROUNDVOLNRPICTURESOUNDSET UPASPECTPICTUREPOS. /SIZEOFF TIMERPCMULTIPIPSWAP SELECT MOVEZOOMBasic ControlsSURROUND ButtonThe ben

12Power On/Off and input signal selectionPower On/OffRemote Control SensorPower IndicatorAC cord connectionConnecting the plug to the Wall OutletNote:

13Select the input signalPress the INPUT button to select the input signal to beplayed back from the equipment which has beenconnected to the Plasma

14PLASMA DISPLAYINPUTSURROUNDVOLNRPICTURESOUNDSET UPASPECTPICTUREPOS. /SIZEOFF TIMERPCMULTIPIPSWAP SELECT MOVEZOOMINPUT MENU ENTER– +VOLOn-Screen Menu

152 Press toaccess eachadjust screen.Press the R button to return toprevious menu screen.Note: “Signal” setup menu displays different setting conditio

16ASPECT ControlsThe Plasma Display will allow you to enjoy viewing the picture at its maximum size, including wide screen cinemaformat picture.ASPECT

17Adjusting Picture Pos./SizeAdjusting screen1Press to display the Picture Pos./Size menu.Press to adjust Pos./Size.Press to exit from adjust mode.Pre

18Picture Adjustments12Press to display the Picture menu.Select to adjust each item.Press to select the menu to adjust.Select the desired level by lo

19DetailsAdjusts the dark shades of the image in gradiation.(This cannot be adjusted when the input signal is RGB or DVI.)Adjustment of parts which ar

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

20Sound Adjustment1Press to display the Sound menu.MutePress the R buttonUseful when answering the phone or receiving unexpected visitors.Press this b

21Digital Zoom1324This displays an enlargement of the designated part ofthe displayed image.Display the "Operation Guide".Press to access Di

22PRESENT TIME Setup / Set up TIMERThe timer can switch the Plasma Display On or Off.Before attempting Timer Set, confirm the PRESENT TIME and adjust

23Set up TIMERPress to set upPOWER ON Time / POWER OFF Time. button: Forward button: BackPress to selectPOWER ON Time / POWER OFF Time.1Press to selec

24Screensaver (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

25Screensaver (For preventing after-images )Setup of Screensaver TimePress to select Start Time/ Finish Time(When Time Designation is selected).Press

26Side Panel Adjustment2Press to select the Side panel.Press to select Off, Low, Mid, High.Press to exit from Screensaver.31Do not display a picture i

27Reduces power consumptionPress to select “On” or “Off”.Press to select“Power save”“Standby save”“Power management”“Auto power off”.• Power save: Whe

28Setup for MULTI DISPLAY By lining up Plasma Displays in groups of 4 or 9 as illustrated below, an enlarged picture may be displayed acrossall screen

29Press to select Ratio (2nd step).Press to select “2×2”, “3×3”.How to set the display location number for each Plasma DisplayPress to select Location

3Important Safety NoticeWARNING: To prevent damage which may result in fire or shock hazard, do not expose this appliance torain or moisture.Do not pl

30Setup for Input SignalsComponent/RGB-in SelectSelect the input signals to be connected by installing the Optional Terminal Board.(Refer to the Opera

31Setup for Input SignalsColour system / Panasonic AutoSelect Signal from the “Setup” menu during AV(S Video) input signal. (“Signal[AV]” menu is disp

32Select Signal from the “Setup” menu during RGB input signal.Press to adjust.Setting RGB sync signal:Confirm that the input is set to RGB input (this

33SymptomsSome parts of the screendo not light up.After-images appear[for TH-42PHD6, TH-50PHD6]Whirring sounds can be heardfrom the display unit.Sympt

34Signal nameHorizontal VerticalComponent RGBWhen Multi Screenfrequency (kHz) frequency (Hz) and Digital Zoom1 525 (480) / 60i 15.73 59.94∗∗ ∗2 525 (4

35Notes:(1) Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. Mass and dimensions shown are approximate.(2) This equipment complies with

Customer’s RecordThe model number and serial number of this product can be found on its back cover. You should note this serialnumber in the space pro

4Safety PrecautionsWARNINGSetupThis Plasma Display is for use only with the following optional accessories. Use with any other type of optionalaccesso

5Safety 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

6PLASMA DISPLAYINPUTSURROUNDVOLNRPICTURESOUNDSET UPASPECTPICTUREPOS. /SIZEOFF TIMERPCMULTIPIPSWAP SELECT MOVEAccessoriesAccessories SupplyCheck that y

7SERIALPC INAUDIO121212ConnectionsSPEAKERSTerminals (R)SPEAKERSTerminals (L)– Cable fixing bands Secure any excess cables with bands as required.W

8ConnectionsPC Input Terminals connectionNotes:(1) Computer signals which can be input are those with a horizontal scanning frequency of 15 to 110 kHz

9SERIAL Terminals connectionNotes:(1) Use the RS-232C cable to connect the computer to the Plasma Display.(2) The computer shown is for example purpo