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    ® PLASMA DISPLAY R - S T A N D B Y G P O W E R O N I N P U T M E N U + E N T E R – V O L P O W E R / TQBC0598 Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read these instructions completely . Please keep this manual for future reference. English Operating Instructions Progressive Wide Plasma Display T H - 42P WD6 Model No. High[...]

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    2 T able of Contents 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 [...]

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    3 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.) W ARNING: 1) T o prevent electric shock, do not remove cover . No user serviceabl[...]

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    4 Safety Precautions 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 ........[...]

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    5 Safety Precautions 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. After[...]

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    6 PLASMA DISPLA Y INPUT SURROUND VOL NR PICTURE SOUND SET UP ASPECT PICTURE POS. /SIZE OFF TIMER PC MULTI PIP SWAP SELECT MOVE Accessories Accessories Supply Check that you have the accessories and items shown 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 [...]

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    7 SERIAL PC IN AUDIO 1 2 1 2 1 2 Connections 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 details on speaker installation. (Example: TH-42PWD[...]

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    8 Connections PC Input T erminals connection Notes: (1) Computer signals which can be input are those with a horizontal scanning frequency of 15 to 1 10 kHz and vertical scanning frequency of 48 to 120 Hz. (H ow e v e r , t h e i mage will not be displayed properly if the signals exceed 1,200 lines.) (2) The display resolution is a maximum of 640 ?[...]

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    9 SERIAL T erminals connection 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. The SERIAL terminal is used when the Plasma Display is controlled by a computer . The SERIAL terminal conforms[...]

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    10 R - ST ANDBY G POWER ON INPUT MENU ENTER + - VOL TH-42PWD6 Basic Controls Status button 1 Input label 2 Aspect mode (see page 16) 3 Off timer The off timer indicator is displayed only when the off timer has been set. Main Power On/Off Switch Power Indicator The Power Indicator will light. • Power-OFF .. Indicator not illuminated (The unit will[...]

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    11 PLASMA DISPLA Y INPUT SURROUND VOL NR PICTURE SOUND SET UP ASPECT PICTURE POS. /SIZE OFF TIMER PC MUL TI PIP SW AP SELECT MOVE ZOOM Basic 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 t[...]

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    12 Power On/Off and input signal selection Power On/Off Remote Control Sensor 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. Press the Power switch on the Plasma Display to turn the set on: Powe[...]

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    13 Select the input signal Press the INPUT button to select the input signal to be played back from the equipment which has been connected to the Plasma Display . Power On/Off and input signal selection Selecting the On-Screen Menu Language Press to display the Set Up menu. Press to select your preferred language. Selectable languages English(UK) D[...]

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    14 PLASMA DISPLA Y INPUT SURROUND VOL NR PICTURE SOUND SET UP ASPECT PICTURE POS. /SIZE OFF TIMER PC MUL TI PIP SWAP SELECT MOVE ZOOM INPUT MENU ENTER – + VOL On-Screen Menu Displays T o Picture Pos./Size adjust menu (see page 17) Normal Picture Pos./Size Normalise H-Pos H-Size V -Pos V -Size Clock Phase During “ RGB/PC ” and “ DVI ” inpu[...]

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    15 2 Press to access each adjust screen. Press the R button to return to previous menu screen. Note: “ Signal ” setup menu displays different setting condition for each input signals. (see page 13) T o Signal screen for A V(S Video) (see page 30, 31) T o Signal screen for Component (see page 31) T o Signal screen for RGB and DVI (see page 32) R[...]

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    16 ASPECT Controls The Plasma Display will allow you to enjoy viewing the picture at its maximum size, including wide screen cinema format picture. ASPECT button The aspect mode changes each time the ASPECT button is pressed. Notes: (1) For PC signal input, the mode switches between “ 4:3 ” , “ Zoom ” and “ 16:9 ” only . (2) For a 1 125[...]

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    17 Adjusting Picture Pos./Size Adjusting screen 1 Press to display the Picture Pos./Size menu. Press to adjust Pos./Size. Press to exit from adjust mode. Press to select H-Pos/H-Size/V -Pos/V - Size/Clock Phase. During “ A V(S Video) ” and “ Component ” input signal. During “ RGB/PC ” and “ DVI ” input signal. 3 2 Normal Picture P o[...]

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    18 Picture Adjustments 1 2 Press to display the Picture menu. Select to adjust each item. Press to select the menu to adjust. Select the desired level by looking at the picture behind the menu. Press the left or right button to switch between modes. While the “ Picture ” menu is displayed, if either the N button on the remote control is pressed[...]

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    19 Details Adjusts the dark shades of the image in gradiation. (This cannot be adjusted when the input signal is RGB or DVI.) Adjustment of parts which are extremely bright and hard to see. Adjusts the white balance for light red areas. Adjusts the white balance for light blue areas. Adjusts the white balance for dark red areas. Adjusts the white b[...]

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    20 Sound Adjustment 1 Press to display the Sound menu. Mute Press the R button Useful when answering the phone or receiving unexpected visitors. Press this button to mute the sound. Press again to reactivate sound. Sound is also reactivated when power is turned off or volume level is changed. While the “ Sound ” menu is displayed, if either the[...]

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    21 Digital Zoom 1 3 2 4 This displays an enlargement of the designated part of the displayed image. Display the "Operation Guide". Press to access Digital Zoom. Select the area of the image to be enlarged. The “ Operation Guide ” will be displayed. Press on the enlargement location to select. MOVE Select the magnification required for[...]

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    22 PRESENT TIME Setup / 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. Press to display the Setup menu screen. Press to select Set up TIMER or PRESENT TIME Setup. Press to display the Set up TIMER screen or PR[...]

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    23 Set up TIMER Press to set up POWER ON T ime / POWER OFF Time. button: Forward button: Back Press to select POWER ON T ime / POWER OFF T ime. 1 Press to select On. 2 Press twice to exit from Setup. 3 PRESENT TIME Setup / Set up TIMER Press to select POWER ON Function/ POWER OFF Function. Note: T imer function will not work unless “ PRESENT TIME[...]

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    24 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. Press to select the Screensaver . Press to select the Screensaver screen. Press to select the Function. Press to sel[...]

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    25 Screensaver (For preventing after-images ) Setup of Screensaver T ime 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 is selected). Press to setup. button: Forward button: Back Note: T imer function will not work unless “ PRESENT TIME ” is set. Not[...]

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    26 Side Panel Adjustment 2 Press to select the Side panel. Press to select Off, Low , Mid, High. Press to exit from Screensaver . 3 1 Do not display a picture in 4:3 mode for an extended period, as this can cause an after-image to remain on the side panels either side of the display field. T o prevent the appearance of such an after-image, illumina[...]

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    27 Reduces power consumption Press to select “ On ” or “ Off ” . Press to select “ Power save ” “ Standby save ” “ Power management ” “ Auto power off ” . • Power save: When this function is turned On, luminous level of the plasma display is suppressed, so power consumption is reduced. • St andby sa ve: When this functio[...]

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    28 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[...]

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    29 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 Display Number locations for each arrangement Setup for MUL TI DISPLA Y 6 Press twice t[...]

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    30 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 Operating Instructions 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[...]

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    31 Setup for Input Signals Colour system / Panasonic Auto Select Signal from the “ Setup ” menu during A V(S Video) input signal. ( “ Signal [A V] ” menu is displayed.) Press to select the “ Colour System ” or “ Panasonic Auto ” . Press to select each functions. If the picture image becomes unstable: With the system set on Auto, und[...]

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    32 Select 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 setting is valid only for RGB input signal). H & V : The H and V sync signals are input from the HD/VD connector . on G: Uses a synchronized signal on the Video G signal, which is input[...]

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    33 Symptoms Some parts of the screen do not light up. After-images appear [for TH-42PHD6, TH-50PHD6] Whirring sounds can be heard from the display unit. Symptoms Checks Electrical Appliances Cars/Motorcycles Fluorescent light V olume (Check whether the mute function has been activated on the remote control.) Not plugged into AC outlet Not switched [...]

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    34 Signal name Horizontal V ertical Component RGB When Multi Screen frequency (kHz) frequency (Hz) and Digital Zoom 1 525 (480) / 60i 15.73 59.94 ∗∗ ∗ 2 525 (480) / 60p 31.47 59.94 ∗∗ ∗ 3 625 (575) / 50i 15.63 50.00 ∗∗ ∗ 4 625 (575) / 50p 31.25 50.00 ∗∗ ∗ 5 750 (720) / 60p 45.00 60.00 ∗∗ ∗ 6 750 (720) / 50p 37.50 50.00[...]

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    35 Notes: (1) Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. Mass 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. Specifications Power Source Power Consumption Normal use Stand-by condition Power off condition Plasma Display pane[...]

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    Customer ’ s 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.[...]