Panasonic TH-42PW5 manuale d’uso

® R - S T A N D B Y G P O W E R O N I N P U T — V O L + P O W E R / PLASMA DISPLAY TQBC0429-1 Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read these instructions completely . Please keep this manual for future reference. English Progressive Wide Plasma Display Operating Instructions TH-3 7 PW 5 TH-4 2 PW 5 Model No.[...]

2 Dear Panasonic Customer W elcome to the Panasonic family of customers. W e hope that you will have many years of enjoyment fr om your new Plasma Display . T o obtain maximum benefit fr om your set, please read these Instructions b e fo re making any adjustments, and r etain them for futur e r efer ence. Retain your pur chase r eceipt also, and no[...]

3 T able of Contents Basic Controls ........................................................ 13 Power On/Off and input signal selection ............. 14 AC cord connection ............................................... 14 Power On/Off ........................................................ 14 Select the input signal ..............................[...]

4 Important Safety Notice W ARNING: T o prevent damage which may result in fire or shock hazard, do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture. Do not place containers with water (flower vase, cups, cosmetics, etc.) above the set. (including on shelves above, etc.) T o prevent electric shock, ensure the grounding pin on the AC cord power plug is[...]

5 Important Safety Notice W ARNING Setup This 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 are manufactured by Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.) • Speakers ...[...]

6 Important Safety Notice If problems occur during use If a problem occurs (such as no picture or no sound), or if smoke or an abnormal odour starts to come out from the Plasma Display , immediately unplug the power cord plug from the wall outlet. • If you continue to use the Plasma Display in this condition, fire or electric shock could result. [...]

7 Accessories Accessories Supply Check that you have the accessories and items shown Optional Accessories PLASMA DISPLA Y INPUT SURROUND VOL NR PICTURE SOUND SET UP ASPECT PICTURE POS. /SIZE OFF TIMER PC Operating Instruction book Remote Control T ransmitter EUR646525 Batteries for the Remote Control T ransmitter (2 × R6 Size) Guarantee Card • S[...]

8 Remote Control Batteries Requires two R6 batteries. 1. T urn the transmitter face down. Press and slide off the battery cover . 2. Install the batteries as shown in the battery compartment. (Polarity + or – must match the markings in the compartment.) 3. Replace the cover and slide in reverse until the lock snaps. T wo "R6" size Helpf[...]

9 Connections SERIAL PC IN AUDIO T o tighten: T o loosen: Push the catch Pull Pull 1 2 1 2 1 2 SPEAKERS T erminals (R) SPEAKERS T erminals (L) – Cable fixing bands Secure any excess cables with bands as required. When connecting the speakers, be sure to use only the optional accessory speakers. Refer to the speaker ’ s Installation Manual for d[...]

10 Connections PC Input T erminals connection Notes: (1) Computer signals which can be input are those with a horizontal scanning frequency of 15.6 to 1 10 kHz and vertical scanning frequency of 48 to 120 Hz. (However , the image will not be displayed properly if the signals exceed 1,200 lines.) (2) The display resolution is a maximum of 640 × 480[...]

11 1 678 3 9 45 10 15 14 13 12 11 2 Connections Signal Names for D-sub 15P Connector Pin Layout for PC Input T erminal Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 Pin No. 6 7 8 9 10 Pin No. 11 12 13 14 15 Signal Name R G B GND (Ground) GND (Ground) Signal Name GND (Ground) GND (Ground) GND (Ground) NC (not connected) GND (Ground) Signal Name GND (Ground) SDA HD/SYNC VD SCL[...]

12 SERIAL T erminals connection Connections Notes: (1) Use the RS-232C cable to connect the computer to the Plasma Display . (2) The computer shown is for example purposes only . (3) Additional equipment and cables shown are not supplied with this set. SERIAL RS-232C straight cab le D-sub 9p COMPUTER Less than 3" 15 / 16 (10 cm) Ferrite core ([...]

13 Basic Controls Stand-by (ON/OFF) button The Plasma Display must first be plugged into the wall outlet and turnded on at the power switch. (see page 14) Press this button to turn the Plasma Display On, from Standby mode. Press it again to turn the Plasma Display Off to Standby mode. N button (see page 21, 22, 24, 25) PICTURE button (see page 24) [...]

14 Power On/Off and input signal selection Power On/Off Remote Control Sensor R - STANDBY G POWER ON INPUT — VOL + R - STANDBY G POWER ON TH-42PW5 Power Indicator AC cord connection Connecting the plug to the W all Outlet Note: Main plug types vary between countries. The power plug shown at left may , therefore, not be the type fitted to your set[...]

15 Select the input signal R - STANDBY G POWER ON INPUT — VOL + — VOL + INPUT Press the INPUT button to select the input signal to be played back from the equipment which has been connected to the Plasma Display . SURROUND VOL NR INPUT INPUT Power On/Off and input signal selection Selecting the On-Screen Menu Language Press to display the Set U[...]

16 PLASMA DISPLA Y INPUT SURROUND VOL NR PICTURE SOUND SET UP ASPECT PICTURE POS. /SIZE OFF TIMER PC Picture Normalise Picture Mode Brightness Colour Normal 0 0 T int White balance Normal Advanced settings On Contrast 20 0 0 Sharpness Normal On-Screen Menu Display from Remote Control T o Picture adjust menu (see page 24) T o Advanced Settings (see [...]

17 On-Screen Menu Display from Remote Control Note: “ Signal ” setup menu displays different setting condition for each input signals. (see page 15) T o Signal screen for RGB (see page 34) T o Signal screen for A V (see page 32, 33) T o Signal screen for PC (see page 34) Press to access each adjust screen. R R PRESENT TIME Setup PRESENT TIME Ho[...]

18 ASPECT Controls The Plasma Display will allow you to enjoy viewing the picture at its maximum size, including wide screen cinema format picture. PLASMA DISPLA Y INPUT SURROUND VOL NR PICTURE SOUND SET UP ASPECT PICTURE POS. /SIZE OFF TIMER PC ASPECT button The aspect mode changes each time the ASPECT button is pressed. 4 : 3 Zoom 16 : 9 P anason[...]

19 ASPECT Controls Mode 4 : 3 Zoom 16 : 9 Just Panasonic Auto Explanation 4:3 will display a 4:3 picture at its standard 4:3 size. Zoom mode magnifies the central section of the picture. 16:9 will display the picture at its maximum size but with sight elongation. Just mode will display a 4:3 picture at its maximum size but with aspect correction ap[...]

20 Adjusting Picture Pos./Size PLASMA DISPLA Y N R INPUT SURROUND VOL PICTURE SOUND SET UP ASPECT PICTURE POS. /SIZE OFF TIMER PC Adjusting screen 1 PICTURE POS. /SIZE Press to display the Picture Pos./Size menu. Normal Picture P os./Size Normalise H-P os H-Size V- P o s V- S i z e Normal Picture P os./Size Normalise H-P os H-Size V- P o s V -Size [...]

21 Adjusting Picture Pos./Size H-Pos H-Size V -Pos V -Size Clock Phase (RGB/PC in Mode) When the Position Right “ ” button is pressed. When the Position Right “ ” button is pressed. When the Position Right “ ” button is pressed. When the Position Right “ ” button is pressed. Flickering and distortion can be eliminated by using the P[...]

22 Sound Normalise Sound Mode Bass T reble Normal On 0 0 0 Balance Surround Normal Sound Adjustment 1 2 Press to display the Sound menu. Select to adjust each item. Press to select the desired adjustment menu. Select the desired level by listening to the sound. Automatically controls proper volume level. Emits the original sound. Bass Adjusts low s[...]

23 Surround Controls SURROUND Button The benefits of surround sound are enormous. Y ou can be completely enveloped in sound; just as if you were at a concert hall or cinema. The surround setting switches on and off each time the SURROUND button is pressed. On Off Note: The surround settings are memorized separately for each Sound mode (Normal, Auto[...]

24 Press the left or right button to select “ On ” . Press the down button to enter Advanced Settings mode. Advanced Settings On Enables fine picture adjustment at a professional level (see next page). Advanced Settings Off Displays images with settings of the Picture menu. Picture Adjustments 1 2 Press to display the Picture menu. Select to ad[...]

25 Picture Adjustments Item Contrast Brightness Colour T int (NTSC only) Sharpness Effect Adjustments Less More Darker Brighter Reddish Greenish Selects the proper brightness and density for the room. Adjusts for easier viewing of dark pictures such as night scenes and black hair . Adjusts colour saturation. Adjust for nice skin colour . Adjusts pi[...]

26 Set up TIMER The timer can switch the Plasma Display On or Off. Before attempting T imer Set, confirm the PRESENT TIME and adjust if necessary . Then set POWER ON T ime / POWER OFF T ime. Display the Set up TIMER screen T o set up PRESENT TIME, follow the procedure described below . Press to set up Hours or Minutes. button: Forward button: Back [...]

27 TIMER Set Set up TIMER PRESENT TIME POWER ON Function 0:52 Off POWER ON T ime POWER OFF Function POWER OFF T ime 0:00 0:00 Off Press to display the POWER ON Setup / POWER OFF Setup screen. Press to select POWER ON T ime / POWER OFF T ime. 1 Press to select Hours Adjustment/ Minutes Adjustment. Press to adjust each time. 2 POWER ON Setup POWER ON[...]

28 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. 2 3 1 4 Press to display the Setup menu screen. SET UP Press to select the Screensaver . Press to select the Screensaver screen. Press to select the Function. Press[...]

29 Off Low Mid High R Screensaver Function Mode White bar scroll T ime Designation Start T ime 0:00 0:00 SP Adjustment Mid Finish T ime Setup of Screensaver T ime 5 Screensaver (For preventing after-images ) Press to select Start T ime/ Finish T ime (When T ime Designation is selected). Press to select Periodic T ime/ Operating T ime (When Interval[...]

30 Setup for MUL TI DISPLA Y By lining up Plasma Displays in groups of 4 or 9 as illustrated below , an enlarged picture may be displayed across all screens. For this mode of operation, each plasma display has to be set up with a Display number to determine its location. Press to display the Setup menu screen. Press to display the “ MUL TI DISPLA[...]

31 MUL TI DISPLA Y Setup MUL TI DISPLA Y Setup Ratio On 2 2 Location A1 Press to select Ratio (2nd step). Press to select “ 2 × 2 ” , “ 3 × 3 ” . How to set the display location number for each Plasma Display Press to select Location. Press to select the required arrangement number . (A1-C3 : Refer to the following) 4 5 MUL TI DISPLA Y Se[...]

32 Setup for Input Signals Component/RGB-in Select Select the input signals to be connected by installing the Optional T erminal Board. (Refer to the service manual for the optional T erminal Board.) Select to match the signals from the source connected to the Component/RGB input terminals. Y, P B , P R signals “ Component ” R, G, B, HD, VD sig[...]

33 Setup for Input Signals Colour system / Panasonic Auto Select Signal from the “ Setup ” menu during A V(S V ideo) input signal mode.( “ Signal [A V] ” menu is displayed.) Press to select the “ Colour System ” or “ Panasonic Auto ” . Press to select each functions. 3D Y/C Filter ( NTSC ) Colour system 3 : 2 Pulldown On Auto Off Pa[...]

34 Select Signal from the “ Setup ” menu during RGB or PC input signal mode. Press to adjust. Sync H & V Sync on VIDEO Sync on G Setting RGB sync signal: Confirm that the input is set to RGB input (this setting is valid only for RGB input). H & V : The H and V sync signals are input from the HD/VD connector . on G: Uses a synchronized s[...]

35 T roubleshooting Before you call for service, determine the symptoms and make a few simple checks as shown below . Symptoms Some parts of the screen do not light up After-images appear Plasma Display panel Check The plasma display panel is manufactured using an extremely high level of precision technology , however , sometimes some parts of the [...]

36 SERIAL PC IN AUDIO P R /C R /R P B /C B /B Y/G COMPONENT/RGB IN A V IN VD HD S VIDEO VIDEO RL AUDIO RL AUDIO SPEAKER T erminals (R) SPEAKER T erminals (L) Connections COMPONENT/RGB IN and Audio IN T erminals (see page 38 , 39) Connection to the Optional T erminal Board By installing the optional RCA T erminal Board, the Plasma Display can handle[...]

37 Luminance earth Luminance in Chrominance earth Chrominance in S VIDEO 4 pin soc ket (S VIDEO VCR) S VIDEO Video input to S VIDEO socket Audio input to L/R sockets AUDIO 2 × RCA audio cables Audio OUT Video OUT S Video OUT RL A V IN S VIDEO VIDEO RL AUDIO A V Input T erminals connection Connect the signal source equipment (Example) When connecti[...]

38 Notes: (1) Additional equipment, cables and an adaptor plug shown are not supplied with this set. (2) 21 pin connectors and 21 pin scart plugs are connectors used in Europe. (3) The S V ideo input will override the composite video signal when S Video lead is connected. Connections (Example) When connecting 21 pin scart cables P R /C R /R P B /C [...]

39 Connections Notes: (1) Change the “ Component/RGB-in ” setting in the “ Setup ” menu to “ RGB ” . (see page 32) (2) Additional equipment, cables and adaptor plugs shown are not supplied with this set. RGB signal (R, G, B, HD, VD) connection COMPONENT/RGB IN RL AUDIO Audio input to L/R sockets G B R VD HD AUDIO 2 × RCA audio cables 5[...]

40 Connections TUNER IN AV1 AV2 AV 4 DISPLA Y OUT AV4C RGB VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO S-VIDEO P R P R YL R AUDIO OUT VIDEO S-VIDEO RGB VIDEO Plasma display Receiver TU-PT600B T uner T erminal Boar d (optional) TY -37TM5H (TH-37PW5) TY -42TM5H (TH-42PW5) R - STANDBY G POWER ON INPUT – VOL + Installed into Plasma displa y Connecting Dedicated Receiver to a [...]

41 Input signal can be displayed Connections signal name horizontal vertical Component RGB PC frequency(kHz) frequency(Hz) 1 525 (480) /60i 15.734 59.94 ∗∗ ∗ 2 625 (575) /50i 15.625 50 ∗∗ ∗ 3 525 (480) /60p 31.468 59.94 ∗∗ 4 625 (575) /50p 31.25 50 ∗∗ ∗ 5 750 (720) /60p 45 60 ∗∗ ∗ 6 1,125 (1,080) /60i 33.75 60 ∗∗ ∗[...]

42 Specifications TH-37PW5 TH-42PW5 220 - 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz 225 W 295 W 2.8 W 2.8 W 1.5 W 1.5 W Drive method AC type Drive method AC type 37-inch, 16:9 aspect ratio 42-inch, 16:9 aspect ratio 3000:1 818 mm (W) × 461 mm (H) × 939 mm (diagonal) 920 mm (W) × 518 mm (H) × 1056 mm (diagonal) No. of pixels No. of pixels 408,960 (852 (W) × 480 (H)) [...]

43 Specifications Notes: (1) Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. Weight and dimensions shown are approximate. (2) This equipment complies with the EMC standards listed below . EN55022, EN61000-3-2, EN61000-3-3, EN61000-6-2. TH-37PW5 TH-42PW5 TY -SP37P5W-S TY -SP42P5W-S TY -ST05-S TY -ST42PW1 TY -ST42PF3 TY -WK37PV3 TY -W[...]

Customer ’ Record The model number and serial number of this product can be found on its back cover . Y ou should note this serial number in the space provided below and retain this book, plus your purchase receipt, as a permanent record of your purchase to aid in identification in the event of theft or loss, and for W arranty Service purposes. M[...]