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Panasonic TH42PW4UZ - 42" PLASMA DISPLAY Manual

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  • Panasonic TH42PW4UZ | PT42PD3P User Guide - Page 1
    G - SPTOAWNEDRBYON INPUT + - VOL ® Wide Plasma Display PLASMA DISPLAY Operating Instructions Model No. TH-42PW4 For assistance, please call : 1-888-VIEW-PTV(843-9788) or send e-mail to : [email protected] or visit us at www.panasonic.com (U.S.A) For assistance, please call
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    product are a risk of electric shock to persons. The exclamation point within a triangle is intended to tell the user that important operating and servicing instructions are in the papers with the appliance. WARNING: To prevent damage which may result in fire or shock hazard, do not expose this
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    proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer's instructions have been adhered to. 9) Do not apparatus. 11) Only use attachments / accessories specified by the Manufacturer. 12) Use line surges. 14) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus
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    Customer Welcome to the Panasonic family of customers. We hope that you will have many years of enjoyment from your new Plasma Display. To obtain maximum benefit from your set, please read these Instructions before making any adjustments, and retain them for future reference. Retain your purchase
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    Instructions 3 ASPECT Controls 22 FCC STATEMENT 6 ADJUSTING PICTURE POS./SIZE 24 Safety Precautions 7 SOUND ADJUSTMENT 26 Accessories 9 MUTE 26 Accessories Supplied 9 SURROUND Controls 27 Optional Accessories 9 PICTURE Adjustments 28 Remote COLOR SYSTEM / Panasonic AUTO 33 Power
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    experienced radio/TV technician for plasma display to video equipment; and maintain at least 40cm spacing to other peripheral devices. Refer to instructions Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094 Contact Source: Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company 1-888-843-9788 email: consumerproducts@panasonic
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    damage to the cable is suspected, have it repaired at an Authorized Service Center. If the Plasma Display is not in use for a long period of time, unplug the power cord from the wall outlet. If problems occur during use If a problem occurs (such as no picture or no sound), or if smoke or
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    Plasma Display is for use only with the following optional accessories. Use with any other type of optional accessories may cause instability which could result in the possibility of injury. (All of the following accessories Plasma Display. If water droplets get inside the unit, operating problems
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    Supplied Check that you have the Accessories and items shown Operating Instruction book Remote Control Transmitter EUR646525 INPUT SURROUND VOL N R PICTURE SOUND SET UP PICTURE POS. /SIZE ASPECT PC OFF TIMER PLASMA DISPLAY Batteries for the Remote Control Transmitter (AA(R6) Battery
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    until the lock snaps. Two "AA" size Helpful Hint: For frequent remote control users, replace old batteries with Alkaline batteries for longer life. Precaution used batteries. 5. Battery replacement is necessary when the remote control acts sporadically or stops operating the Plasma Display. 10
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    modes sequentially. Volume Adjustment Push the Volume Up "+" or Down "-" button to increase or decrease the sound volume level. Stand-by (ON/OFF) button The Plasma Display must first be plugged into the wall outlet and turned on at the power switch (see page 18). Push this button to turn the
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    Connections SPEAKER Terminals (R) SPEAKER Terminals (L) - Cable fixing bands Secure any excess cables with bands, as required. Pass the attached cable fixing band through the clip as shown in the figure. To secure cables connected to Terminals, wrap the cable fixing band around them then pass
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    connection When connecting the speakers, be sure to use only the optional accessory speakers. Refer to the speaker's Installation Manual for details on speaker installation. Speakers (Optional accessories) Connections 1 2 1 2 AV Input Terminals connection Connect the signal source equipment (see
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    Connections AV Input connection VIDEO signal connection (VCR) Audio R OUT L Video OUT AUDIO-VIDEO Video input to RCA socket 3×RCA audio video cables Audio input to L/R sockets R L AUDIO VIDEO AV IN S VIDEO Notes: (1) Change the "COMPONENT/RGB-IN" setting in the "SET UP" menu to "RGB". (
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    HD, VD) connection Example of input signal source HDTV-compatible VCR RGB input to R, G, B, HD, VD sockets BNC-RCA adaptor plug Connections RGB camera Computer 5×BNC RGB cables R L AUDIO VD HD PR/CR/R PB/CB/B Y/G COMPONENT/RGB IN AUDIO 2×RCA audio cables Audio input to L/R sockets VD
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    Connections PC Input connection COMPUTER AUDIO PC IN POWER / R - STANDBY G POWER ON INPUT - VOL + Conversion adapter (if necessary) RGB PC cable D-sub 15p Ferrite core (supplied) Audio Less than 7" 7/8 (20 cm) 1/8" (3mm) stereo plug Connect a cable which matches the audio output terminal
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    The SERIAL terminal conforms to the RS-232C interface specification, so that the Plasma Display can be controlled by a computer which is connected to this terminal. The select (toggle) NORMAL (4:3) ZOOM FULL JUST Panasonic AUTO With the power off, this display responds to PON command only. 17
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    Display to turn the set on POWER-ON Power Indicator: Green R - STANDBY G POWER ON TY-42PW4 Remote Control Sensor Power Indicator Example: The screen below is displayed for a while after the Plasma Display is turned on. (setting condition is an example.) When the POWER is turned on for the first
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    - VOL + INPUT Press the INPUT button to select the input video signal desired from equipment such as a VCR which has been connected to the Plasma Display. Input signals will change as follows: For COMPONENT INPUT (see page 32) VIDEO COMPONENT PC INPUT - VOL + For RGB INPUT (see page 32
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    On-Screen Menu Display from Remote Control To PICTURE adjust menu (see page 28) PICTURE NORMALIZE NORMAL INPUT SURROUND VOL N R PICTURE SOUND SET UP PICTURE POS. /SIZE ASPECT PC OFF TIMER PLASMA DISPLAY Press to select each menu. To SET UP menu (see page 32) SET UP COMPONENT
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    On-Screen Menu Display from Remote Control Press to access "SIGNAL" setup menu. To SIGNAL screen for VIDEO (see page 32) SIGNAL [ VIDEO ] 3D Y/C FILTER (NTSC) COLOR SYSTEM Panasonic AUTO (4:3) ON AUTO NORMAL To SIGNAL screen for RGB (see page 34) SIGNAL [ RGB ] SYNC PULL-IN RANGE CLAMP
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    ASPECT Controls The Plasma Display will allow you to enjoy viewing the picture not possible. For a 525i (480i), 625i (575i) signal input during "Component" input signal mode, "Panasonic Auto" can not be selected. (4) The aspect mode is memorized separately for each input terminal (VIDEO, COMPONENT
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    allowing you to view the picture at its maximum size. Note: Panasonic AUTO mode is designed to automatically adjust the aspect ratio to extended period, as this can cause a permanent after-image to remain on the Plasma Display Panel. (2) The S VIDEO terminal on this set can detect specially encoded
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    PHASE 3 Press to adjust screen/position. INPUT SURROUND VOL N R PICTURE SOUND SET UP PICTURE POS. /SIZE ASPECT PC OFF TIMER PLASMA DISPLAY R Press to exit from adjust mode. Notes: (1) Adjustment details are memorized separately for different input signal formats (Adjustments for
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    in Mode) carry out adjustment. Helpful Hint ( N / NORMALIZE Normalization) While the PICTURE POS./SIZE display is active, if either the N button on the remote control is pressed at any time or the (ACTION button) is pressed during "NORMALIZE", then all adjustment values are returned to the factory
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    While the "SOUND" menu is displayed, if either the N button on the remote control is pressed at any time or the (ACTION button) is pressed during " are returned to the factory settings. Mute Useful when answering the phone or receiving unexpected visitors. Press this button to mute the sound
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    setting switches on and off each time the SURROUND button is pressed. ON OFF PICTURE SOUND SET UP PICTURE POS. /SIZE ASPECT PC OFF TIMER PLASMA DISPLAY SURROUND ON Note: The surround settings are memorized separately for each SOUND mode (AUTO, STANDARD). 27
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    to switch between modes. NORMAL COOL WARM Helpful Hint ( N / NORMALIZE Normalization) While the "PICTURE" menu is displayed, if either the N button on the remote control is pressed at any time or the (ACTION button) is pressed during "NORMALIZE", then all adjustment values are returned to the
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    picture or reduced with a dark picture. Helpful Hint ( N / NORMALIZE Normalization) While the "PICTURE" menu is displayed, if either the N button on the remote control is pressed at any time or the (ACTION button) is pressed during "NORMALIZE", then all adjustment values are returned to the factory
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    SCREENSAVER (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 on, a SCREENSAVER should be used. 1 SET UP Press to display the SETUP menu screen. 2 Press to select the SCREENSAVER. SET UP COMPONENT/RGB-IN
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    -image, illuminate the side bars. SCREENSAVER side barsl 4:3 Screen Display 1 To display the SCREENSAVER screen. (Refer to the previous page, operation guide steps 1 and 2) after-images 2 Press to select the SIDE BAR ADJUST. SCREENSAVER Press to select DARK, MID, BRIGHT. FUNCTION MODE SIDE
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    to exit from adjust mode. Note: When on, this setting only affects NTSC input signals. 32 Press (ACTION) button SIGNAL 3D Y/C FILTER (NTSC) COLOR SYSTEM Panasonic AUTO (4:3) [ VIDEO ] ON AUTO NORMAL
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    from the "SET UP" menu during VIDEO (S VIDEO) input signal mode.("SIGNAL [VIDEO]" menu is displayed.) Press to select the "COLOR SYSTEM" or "Panasonic AUTO". Press to select each functions. SET UP COMPONENT/RGB-IN SELECT RGB SIGNAL SCREENSAVER OSD LANGUAGE ENGLISH (US) If the picture image
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    SET UP for Input Signals Select SIGNAL from the "SET UP" menu during RGB or PC input signal mode. Press to select each item. Press to adjust. The following operation methods are the same for both the SIGNAL [RGB] and SIGNAL [PC]. SIGNAL SYNC PULL-IN RANGE CLAMP POSITION [ RGB ] H & V NARROW
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    Troubleshooting Before you call for service by pushing the power switch or stand-by button on the remote control.) No Picture Normal Sound If a signal with a non in 4:3 mode. Note: The permanent after-image on the Plasma Display resulting from fixed image use is not an operating defect and
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    Specifications Power Source Power Consumption Maximum Stand-by condition Power off condition Plasma Display panel Contrast Ratio Brightness Capability Screen size Operating condition Temperature Humidity Applicable signals Color System Scanning format PC signals Connection terminals AV COMPONENT/
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    Specifications Accessories Supplied Remote Control Transmitter Batteries Ferrite core Fixing bands TH-42PW4 EUR646525 2 × AA Size 2 × J0KF00000018 2 × TMME187 Optional Supplied Speakers Pedestal Wall stand Wall-hanging bracket(angled) TunerTerminal
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    event of theft or loss, and for Warranty Service purposes. Model Number TH-42PW4 Serial Number Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company, Division of Matsushita Electric Corporation of America One Panasonic Way Secaucus New Jersey 07094 Panasonic Sales Company, Division of Matsushita Electric of
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Wide Plasma Display
Operating Instructions
TH-42PW4
Model No.
TQBC0263
®
—
+
PLASMA DISPLAY
Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read these instructions completely. Please keep this
manual for future reference.
English
For assistance, please call : 1-888-VIEW-PTV(843-9788)
or send e-mail to : [email protected]
or visit us at www.panasonic.com
(U.S.A)
For assistance, please call : 787-750-4300
(Puerto Rico)
For assistance, please call : 1-800-561-5505
or visit us at www.panasonic.ca
(Canada)