Panasonic TH42PW7LZ Operations Instructions Page 1

Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read these instructions completely. Please keep this manualfor future reference.English

10ConnectionsSERIAL Terminals connectionNotes:• Use the RS-232C cable to connect the computer to the Plasma Display.• The computer shown is for exampl

11SERIALPC INAUDIOSLOT1 SLOT2 SLOT3PR/CR/R PB/CB/BY/GAUDIORLCOMPONENT/RGB INVIDEOAUDIOR LAV INS VIDEOAUDIOVIDEOOUTS VIDEOOUTAUDIOOUTRLAUDIOOUTY,

12R - STANDBYG POWER ONR - STANDBYG POWER ONTH-42PW7INPUT MENU ENTER–+VOLPower ON / OFFWhen the POWER is turned on for the firsttime, the LANGUAGE

13SET UPOSD LANGUAGE ENGLISH (US)PCOFFSTANDBY SAVEOFFPOWER MANAGEMENTOFFCOMPONENT / RGB-IN SELECTRGBINPUT LABELSCREENSAVERSIGNALPOWER SAVESET UPINPUTS

14Basic ControlsR - STANDBYG POWER ONINPUT MENU ENTER+-VOLTH-42PW7Enter / Aspect button(see page 16, 18)INPUT button(INPUT1, INPUT2, INPUT3 and PC I

15PLASMA DISPLAYINPUTSURROUNDVOLNRPICTURESOUNDSET UPASPECTPICTUREPOS. /SIZEOFF TIMERPCMULTIPIPSWAP SELECT MOVEBasic ControlsSURROUND buttonThe surroun

16PLASMA DISPLAYINPUTSURROUNDVOLNRPICTURESOUNDSET UPASPECTPICTUREPOS. /SIZEOFF TIMERPCMULTIPIPSWAP SELECTMOVEOn-Screen Menu Displays1 Press to select.

17On-Screen Menu DisplaysNote: “SIGNAL” setup menu displays a different setting condition for each input signal. (see page 13)To SIGNAL screen for RGB

18Panasonic AUTO4163943ExplanationPictureChanges inaccordance with thePanasonic AUTOmode setting (seepage 28).ASPECT ControlsNORMAL ZOOM

19Adjusting PICTURE POSITION / SIZENORMALNORMALIZEPICTURE POS. /SIZEV-POSH-POSV-SIZEH-SIZECLOCK PHASE1Press to display the PICTURE POS. /SIZE menu.Pre

2WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover or back.No user-serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service per

20MULTIPIPMULTIPIPMULTIPIPABABABBABABAPC1VIDEO1SELECTSWAP SWAP SWAPPC1VIDEO1VIDEO2VIDEO1PC1VIDEO3AAACBBBDMULTI PIPPress repeatedly.Each time pressing

212/2COLOR TEMPCOLOR MANAGEMENTNORMALOFFPICTURE1/2250003PICTURENORMALNORMALIZESTANDARDBRIGHTNESSSHARPNESSPICTURE MENUCOLORPICTURETINTPICTURE Adjustmen

22PICTURE AdjustmentsItemPICTUREBRIGHTNESSCOLORTINTSHARPNESSEffect AdjustmentsLess MoreDarker BrighterReddish GreenishAdj

23000SOUNDNORMALNORMALIZESTANDARDOFFTREBLEAUDIO MENUBALANCEBASSSURROUNDMUTESOUND AdjustmentBASSAdjusts low soundsTREBLEAdjusts high soundsBALANCEAdjus

24SCREENSAVER (For preventing after-images)Press to display the SET UP menu.Press to select the SCREENSAVER.Press to select the SCREENSAVER screen.Pre

25SCREENSAVER (For preventing after-images)SIDE BAR ADJUSTPress to select the SIDE BAR ADJUST.Press to select OFF, DARK, MID, BRIGHT.OFF DARK

26Press to select “ON” or “OFF”.Press to select“POWER SAVE”“STANDBY SAVE”“POWER MANAGEMENT”.Reduces power consumption• POWER SAVE: When this function

273D Y/C FILTER – For NTSC AV imagesSET UP for Input SignalsCOMPONENT / RGB IN SELECTSelect to match the signals from the source connected to the COM

28SET UP for Input SignalsCOLOR SYSTEM / Panasonic AUTOSelect SIGNAL from the “SET UP” menu during VIDEO (S VIDEO) inputsignal mode.(“SIGNAL [VIDEO]”

29Select SIGNAL from the “SET UP” menu during RGB input signal.Press to adjust.SYNCSetting RGB sync signalConfirm that the input is set to RGB INPUT (

3Important Safety Instructions 1) Read these instructions. 2) Keep these instructions. 3) Heed all warnings. 4) Follow all instructions. 5) Do no

30Shipping conditionThis function allows you to reset the unit to the factory setting.1234Press to display the SET UP menu.Press to select “OSD LANGEA

31TroubleshootingSymptomsPicture SoundBefore you call for service, determine the symptoms and make a few simple checks as shown below.This Plasma Disp

32The front of the display panel has been specially treated. Wipe the panel surface gently using only a cleaningcloth or a soft, lint-free cloth.• If

33Input signal can be displayedSignal nameHorizontal VerticalCOMPONENTRGBPCWhen Multi Screenfrequency (kHz)frequency (Hz) and Digital Zoom1 525 (480)

34SpecificationsPower SourcePower ConsumptionMaximumStand-by conditionPower off conditionPlasma Display panelContrast RatioScreen size(No.of pixels)Op

35Power SourcePower ConsumptionMaximumStand-by conditionPower off conditionPlasma Display panelContrast RatioScreen size(No.of pixels)Operating condit

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

4Table of ContentsDear Panasonic CustomerWelcome to the Panasonic family of customers. We hope that you will have many years of enjoymentfrom your new

5Safety PrecautionsWARNING SetupDo not place the Plasma Display on sloped or unstable surfaces.• The Plasma Display may fall off or tip over.Do not pl

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

7Requires two AA batteries.1. Turn the transmitter face down.Press and slide off the batterycover.2. Install the batteries as shown in thebattery comp

812SERIALPC INAUDIOSLOT1 SLOT2 SLOT3VIDEOPR/CR/R PB/CB/BY/GAUDIOR LAUDIORLCOMPONENT/RGB INAV INS VIDEO1321 2ConnectionsSPEAKERTerminal (R)SPEAKERT

9PC Input Terminals connectionNotes:• Computer signals which can be input are those with a horizontal scanning frequency of 15 to 110 kHz and vertical