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1. Menu On Screen Indication SS Access STR Picture Goad adjust oso Normal P o het ca aeled Picture Mode Dynamic lt gt oo ofi me m Sound Tint 0 Co Picture Signal Brightness 0 Contrast 30A Set up Sharpness Oak White balance Warm Refer to Manual W B Off On page 24 v MeN sean SIR Sting See Select Sound Mode Picture Bass et Sound Balance qe Signal BBE sound 6 Set up EEn Refer to page 26 J3 5 ey icas STR Signal cB Change Signal z mhae Select F Picture Colour system Colour matrix Sound Scan mode Eea Field During Component mode Ea Set u E During AV S Video mode Signal Signal a Change Sync on G v On H Freq kHz 31 V Freq Hz 60 Refer to Eba page 27 During RGB and PC modes ae STR Set up z 7 Change Select Select Pictur COMPONENT RGB IN a RGB Sound i Panasonic Auto 4 3 Set up Signal 43 Just English Refer to Bien page 28 ASPECT Controls The Wide Plasma Display will allow you to enjoy viewing the picture at its maximum size including wide screen cinema format picture 1 ASPECT AUTO ASPECT AUTO Button P2. re 1 2 Picture S23 age 3 Manual WBS E Eraus buttons to select the Manual W B menu P Ba Selt _ Normal sekci from the Picture menu and then use the Y ee Position Right button to select On a anys i 2 Press the Position Down W button Brightness Tes 7 The Manual W B menu screen will then w Contrast dmi e be displayed a 3 Select the required function by pushing the TEE Position Up A or Down Y buttons and a MENE 7 access and alter the setting by pushing the m La jl Position Left lt 4 or Right gt buttons a Item Effect Adjustment range Details W B High R 30 30 Adjusts the white balance for light red areas Less More W B High B lt 30 30 Adjusts the white balance for light blue areas Less More W B Low R 30 30 Adjusts the white balance for dark red areas Less More W B Low B lt 30 30 Adjusts the white balance for dark blue areas Less More Note 1 Use the table below as a reference when making W B adjustments 2 The adjusted values are memorised separately for each Picture Mode Normal Dynamic Adjustment value for Adjustment value for item cold white balance
3. During RGB and PC input signal modes Picture Pos Size Choose the option and adjust by pushing the Position E Kl ee ae Up A or Down Y buttons and by setting with the O P Selo D O Position Left lt or Right b gt buttons Lv H pos m V pos r H size r aaa V size Clock Phase eee Mode Picture When the Position Left lt 4 button is pressed When the Position Right button is pressed T O H pos i OC 1 When the Position Left lt 4 button is pressed When the Position Right button is pressed ees Seen V pos O O 2 ee ied Q t When the Position Left lt button is pressed When the Position Right button is pressed 0 0 D H size a i 2 gt 0 01 P When the Position Left lt 4 button is pressed When the Position Right button is pressed t Set t U U V size 2 C S O O BnS ae O QO Clock Flickering and distortion can be eliminated by using the Position Left lt or Right P button to carry Phase out adjustment Note 1 The same adjustment details are memorised in both RGB and PC input signal modes for each type of input signal frequency 9 Helpful Hint Normalisation If the N button on the remote control unit is pressed when the Picture Pos Size display is active all a
4. respectively are memorised separately for five Dynamic For viewing in brighter environments types of input signal format NTSC PAL This menu selects a higher than normal SECAM 1080i and RGB PC NTSC includes levels of Brightness and Contrast 525i and 525p 480p signals and PAL includes 625i signals Item Effect Adjustment range Pintura lt gt Normal Dynamic Colour lt gt 30 30 Note Tint 1 The Tint setting can be adjusted for NTSC NTSC only Reddish Greenish 30 30 signal only l E z 2 Colour Tint and Sharpness settings Brightness ON ranir 15 A 15 cannot be adjusted during RGB and PC input signal modes Contrast lt 4 gt 30 F A 30 3 If the Manual W B setting is changed to ON ne Oe and the Position Down Y button is pressed 4 i h the Manual W B menu will be displayed onarpness 4 gt 15 A 15 Refer to page 25 4 The adjustment range values should be used pae q gt Warm Normal Cool as an adjustment reference Manual W B lt 4 gt Off On s g Helpful Hint gt Normalisation If the N button on the remote control unit is pressed when the Picture menu is displayed all adjustment values will be returned to the factory setting level of each picture mode 24 Picture Menu a4 Use the Position Up A or Down Y
5. JITTTVTAUNNANNANNGS Image too bright Normal Sound Symptoms z Checks Picture Sound A Electrical Appliances Cars Motorcycles N Fluorescent light Interference Noisy Sound A Ys Volume WE Check whether the mute function has been aes N activated on the Remote Control Normal Picture No Sound F Not plugged into AC outlet P X Not switched on Contrast and Brightness Volume setting N Check by pushing the Power Switch or No Picture No Sound Stand by Button on the Remote Control 9 4 If a signal with a non applicable colour if gt system format or frequency is input only the Ss input terminal indication is displayed No Picture Normal Sound 4 N oe e Colour controls set at minimum level HAA N Colour System Refer to page 27 No Colour Normal Sound RE A video signal has been connected to the l Z 4 AV output terminal by mistake F i gt The input becomes high impedance and the Z N image becomes too bright Connect video signals to the video input terminal Plasma Display panel Symptoms Checks Some parts of the screen do not light up The plasma display panel is manufactured using an extremely high level of precision technology however sometimes some parts of the screen may have missing picture elements or have luminous spots This is not a sign of a malfunction Afterimages appear If still video images or computer images are displaye
6. Note 1 Change the COMPONENT RGB IN setting in the Set up menu to Y PB PR Refer to page 28 2 Additional equipment and cables shown are not supplied with this set RGB signals R G B HD VD Connection Example of input signal source RGB input to G R G B HD VD sockets HDTV compatible VCR a _ r l B E al The Wide Plasma Display rear terminals 200 omo0000 or 5xRCA RGB cables As AUDIO 2xRCA Audio cables Audio input to L R sockets Note 1 Change the COMPONENT RGB IN setting in the Set up menu to RGB Refer to page 28 2 Additional equipment and cables shown are not supplied with this set 13 Connections How to connect the PC Input Terminals COMPUTER The Wide Plasma Display rear terminals TUNER IN 000000000000 9000000000000 Conversion adaptor if necessary ee D su dies os RGB ae i i C m J 1a RGB cable am less than 20 cm less than 20 cm AUDIO sot 3mm Stereo Plug Connect a cable which matches the audio output terminal on the computer Note 1 Computer signals which can be i
7. N TC 42PD1FA Wide Plasma Display Operating Instructions S Panasonic J WY Dear Panasonic Customer Welcome to the Panasonic family of customers We hope that you will have many years of enjoyment from your new Wide 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 receipt also and note down the Model Number and Serial Number of your set in the space provided on the rear cover of these Instructions Table of Contents IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE 2 2 c2eeeee Safety Precautions csecccsecssseesseeeeesseeeseeeeees ACCOSSONOS 22 oeccscccccceedsccccadehieciteseciecitidecteccsteeeteced Accessories Supplied cccccececeeeeteeeetteeeeeeeeees Optional Accessories cccccetcceceessteeeeeeesteeeeeeees Remote Control Batteries ccccsssssscsssssseseseees Plug in ANd SWItCH ON oo eee e Select the input Signal c cceceeeeseeeeteeeeeeeeees Basic CONOIS sirinin senenn sennae nana annene darias Connections c0ccscscseeesesssseseueeeessseeeeeeanssssesneneaaes Note Menu FIOWCHart cecceeecceeeeneeeeeeeeneeseeeeeneeseeeesnees 17 ASPECT Controls c csscccsseeessseeeesseeeeeeeesesseneneees 18 PICTURE POS SIZE Controls 2 2 e ee
8. 2xRCA Audio cables i VCR O 000 000 ols 7 less than a or 0r 20 cm 1 i SAn e i Ferrite sleeve Supplied VIDEO RCA Video cable AUDIO 2xRCA Audio cables i Note BNCsocket i 4 The Wide Plasma Display rear terminals Va S VIDEO socket Video input to S Video terminal pins layout Luminance earth Chrominance earth Luminance in Chrominance in a ka Audio input to L R sockets The Wide Plasma Display rear terminals 7 FAV i 4 Video input to BNC socket Audio input to Io L R sockets Video input to ol RCA BNC adaptor plug Supplied oa 1 Pull back the tabs in two places 2 S Installing the ferrite sleeve Pass the cable through and close J Audio input to L R sockets 1 Additional equipment and cables shown are not supplied with this set 12 Connections How to connect the COMPONENT RGB Input Terminals Component signals Y Ps Pr Connection DVD Player The Wide Plasma 2 Display rear terminals oo 0o00 PR PaB YG L ya DVD a COMPONENT RGB IN Video input to Y Ps Pr sockets Y Ps Pr 3xRCA Video cables amg J AUDIO 2xRCA Audio cables a Audio input to L R sockets
9. _ N button see page 21 24 25 26 STORE button Cursor buttons to make selections and adjustments POS SIZE PICTURE POS SIZE button see page 20 10 Connections L Cable fixing bands Secure any excess cables with bands as required To tighten To loosen lt 5 While pushing the knob AV OUT Terminal TUNER IN Terminal REMOTE Terminal see page 15 see page 16 see page 16 Ps B A L PalR Y G L o Jese AUDIO I L S VIDEO SPEAKERS 80 COMPONENT RGB IN SPEAKERS Terminals AV IN Terminals PC IN Terminals SERIAL Terminal see page 8 see page 12 see page 14 see page 15 COMPONENT RGB IN Terminals see page 13 11 Connections How to connect the AV Input Terminals S VIDEO Signal Connection S VIDEO VCR O 000 OOO a m m Audio Video S Video R OUT L OUT OUT less than ji aga 4 Ferrite sleeve Supplied VIDEO AUDIO 2xRCA Audio cables Video Signal Connection VCR O 000 000 Tse int nor a our less than 44 Ferrite sleeve Supplied VIDEO l BNC Video cable AUDIO
10. Operating Instruction book Remote Control Transmitter Batteries for the Remote Control TNQE178 Transmitter 2 x R6 UM3 Size gt JF YY RCA BNC adaptor plug Cleaning Cloth Ferrite sleeve TJS1A4270 TPEX006 TSK1027 D Guarantee Card Optional Accessories Pedestal e Wall stand Mobile stand e Wall hanging bracket TY ST42PT1E TY ST42PW1E TY ST42PF1E vertical E TY WK42PV1E T T Chl Ya T e Wall hanging bracket Ceiling unit RS 232C Conversion cable angled TY CE42PS1E TY SCP02RS1E TY WK42PRI1E Wy ove VT F 6 Remote Control Batteries R6 UMS3 size Press and slide off the battery cover Insert batteries note correct polarity Replace the cover and Note 1 Make sure that the batteries are fitted the correct way round 2 Do not mix old batteries with new batteries Remove old exhausted batteries immediately 3 Do not mix different battery types i e Alkaline and Manganese Do not use rechargeable Ni Cad batteries Quick Start Guide Set up Be sure to use the special installation brackets refer to page 6 when setting up the Wide Plasma Display Always be sure to ask a quali
11. Video COMPONENT RGB and PC Speech Bass and Treble is set to optimum level for speech Note Item Effect Adjustment range 1 BBE sound adjusts the clarity of the sound An adjustment value of 0 is for normal sound Bass 457 45 2 Adjustment values other than the Balance oe te value are memorised separately for each Sound Mode Normal Music Speech Treble 457 45 3 The adjustment range values should be used me MoN A as an adjustment reference Balance 4 gt 30 30 BBE sound 4 gt 0 30 S g Helpful Hint gt Normalisation If the N button on the remote control unit is pressed when the Sound menu is displayed all adjustment values will be returned to the factory setting level of each sound mode 26 Signal Menu 1 Push the Menu Button 2 Select the Signal Menu by pushing the Position Up A or Down Y Button and Access the Signal Menu by pushing the STR Button 3 Select the required mode by pushing the Position Up A or Down Y buttons and set the appropriate function by the Position Left lt 4 or Right gt buttons Note ao Signal ow Change Select Colour system Scan mode Field MENU COExit During AV S Video input signal mode 1 The Signal screen
12. and 0 minutes off timer cancelled each time the button is pressed 30 gt 60 gt 90 MA 0 lt When three minutes remain Off timer Panasonic PLASMA DISPLAY NUAL ASPECT HoT AL Volume Adjustment Push the Volume Up or Down Button to increase or decrease the volume level Stand by ON OFF button The Wide Plasma Display must first be switched on at the wall outlet and at the Power Switch See page 9 Push this button to turn the Wide Plasma Display ON from STANDBY mode Push it again to turn the Wide Plasma Display OFF STANDBY mode INPUT button AV S Video Component RGB PC Mode Selection Push the INPUT Button to select AV S Video Component RGB PC input signal modes sequentially INPUT Sound mute On Off Volume Adjustment Push the Volume Up or Down Button to increase or decrease the sound volume level ASPECT AUTO button 3 will flash The off timer is cancelled if the mains PICTURE MODE see page 18 Surround button MENU see page 22 supply fails PC Mode Selection Push the PC mode selection button to select the PC mode This button is used to switch directly to PC mode ASPECT MANUAL button see page 18 PICTURE MODE button see page 23 MENU button
13. changes depending on the input signal mode AV S Video Component RGB or PC During AV S Video input signal mode Select the mode La Select the function 4 gt Mode Colour system Set the colour system to match the input signal If set to Auto the colour system is determined automatically L gt Frame lt 4 ote m gt Auto gt NTSC 1 The display colour for the input signal mode AV changes L SECAM lt gt PAL according to the colour system a NTSC Magenta PAL Yellow SECAM Cyan 2 PAL 60 signal is displayed only Scan mode S Field lt If watching a normal image select the Field If the recording mode used for a device such as a digital video camera is Frame select the Frame to obtain a higher quality playback image During Component input signal mode Select cae Mode Colour matrix If the output signals from the source connected to the COMPONENT RGB input terminals are in 525p 480p format the colours in the images from this source will be set to their natural colours 27 Signal Menu During RGB and PC input signal modes Select ce P gt Signal a z Change Sync on G Off On H Freq kHz 31 V Freq Hz 60 EE Mode Function Sync on G Set to On w
14. damaged Furthermore avoid contact with volatile substances such as insect sprays solvents and thinners otherwise the quality of the surface may be adversely affected If the cabinet becomes dirty wipe it with a soft dry cloth e f the cabinet is particularly dirty soak the cloth in water to which a small amount of neutral detergent has been added and then wring the cloth dry Use this cloth to wipe the cabinet and then wipe it dry with a dry cloth e Do not allow any detergent to come into direct contact with the surface of the Wide Plasma Display If water droplets get inside the unit operating problems may result Avoid contact with volatile substances such as insect sprays solvents and thinners otherwise the quality of the cabinet surface may be adversely affected or the coating may peel off Furthermore do not leave it for long periods in contact with articles made from rubber or PVC Disconnect the power plug from the wall outlet as a safety precaution before carrying out any cleaning e Electric shocks can result if this is not done Clean the power cable regularly to prevent it becoming dusty e f dust builds up on the power cord plug the resultant humidity can damage the insulation which could result in fire Pull the power cord out from the wall outlet and wipe it with a dry cloth Accessories Accessories Supplied Check that you have the accessories and items shown Ee
15. or foreign objects get inside the Wide Plasma Display if the Wide Plasma Display is dropped or if the cabinet becomes damaged disconnect the power cord plug immediately A short may occur which could cause fire Contact your local Panasonic dealer for any repairs that need to be made CAUTION When using the Wide Plasma Display Do not bring your hands face or objects close to the ventilation holes of the Wide Plasma Display e Heated air comes out from ventilation holes and the top of Wide Plasma Display will be hot Do not bring your hands or face or objects which cannot withstand heat close to this port otherwise burns or deformation could result Be sure to disconnect all cables before moving the Wide Plasma Display e f the Wide Plasma Display is moved while some of the cables are still connected the cables may become damaged and fire or electrical shock could result Cleaning and maintenance The front of the display panel has been specially treated Wipe the panel surface gently using only the accessory cleaning cloth or a soft lint free cloth e f the surface is particularly dirty wipe with a soft lint free cloth which has been soaked in pure water or water to which a small amount of neutral detergent has been added and then wipe it evenly with a dry cloth of the same type until the surface is dry e Do not scratch or hit the surface of the panel with fingernails or other hard objects otherwise the surface may become
16. warm white balance W B High R 5 10 W B High B 10 5 W B Low R 0 0 W B Low B 0 0 3 The adjustment range values should be used as an adjustment reference S g Helpful Hint gt Normalisation If the N button on the remote control unit is pressed when the Manual W B menu is displayed all adjustment values will be returned to the factory setting level 25 Sound Menu 1 Push the Menu Button MENU 1 2 Sarees 3 Sound DO nange a Sen Sound Mode Narre 2 Select the Sound Menu by pushing the Picture Bass 1 Position Up A or Down Y Button and ry STR To Access the Sound Menu by pushing the v om Signal Balance pea STR Button i Set up BBE sound 16 3 Select the required function by pushing the MENL i Position Up A or Down W buttons and A access and alter the setting by pushing the v LOL Position Left lt or Right buttons E Note Sound Mode Function 1 You can change the level of each Function Normal Same sound as the input signal Bass Treble Balance BBE sound for each Sound Menu Music Bass and Treble is set to optimum level 2 The same adjustment details are memorised for music for all input terminals AV S
17. 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 _ I AUDIO 2xRCA Audio cables i Audio input to L R sockets Quick Start Guide Plug in and switch on Power Switch O The Power Indicator will light Power OFF Indicator not illuminated Stand by Red Power ON Green Power Indicator 71 Select the input signal INPUT a 1 INPUT Press the INPUT button to select the input br video signal to be played back from equipment such as a VCR which has been connected to the Wide Plasma Display Basic Controls Os Main Power On Off Switch Power Indicator INPUT button AV S Video Component RGB PC Mode Selection Push the INPUT Button to select AV S Video Component RGB PC input signal modes sequentially Status Button Push the Status Button to display the current system status AVL 4 3 Off timer 30 AV S Video Component RGB PC Mode Aspect Mode See page 18 Off timer The off timer indicator is displayed only when the off timer has been set Off Timer Button The Wide Plasma Display may be preset to switch to stand by after a fixed period The setting changes to 30 minutes 60 minutes 90 minutes
18. AL External control terminal TUNER REMOTE 31 L Specifications Accessories Supplied Remote control Transmitter TNQE178 Battery 2 x R6 UM3 Size RCA BNC adaptor plug TJS1A4270 Cleaning Cloth TPEX006 Ferrite sleeve TSK1027 Guarantee Card Optional Accessories Pedestal TY ST42PT1E Wall stand TY ST42PW1E Mobile stand TY ST42PF1E Wall hanging bracket vertical TY WK42PV1E Wall hanging bracket angled TY WK42PR1E Ceiling unit TY CE42PS1E RS 232C Conversion cable TY SCPO02RS1E Dimensions W x D x H 1030mm x 633 5mm x 89mm 89mm j 1030mm gt E E ite op P 1193mm Weight Mass 33 0kg net main unit only 36 4kg with speakers Note Design and Specifications are subject to change without notice Weight and Dimensions shown are approximate Trademark Credits Macintosh is a U S registered trademark of Apple Computer Ltd PC 98 is a trademark of NEC Corporation All other trademarks mentioned in this manual are the property of their respective owners Sound BBE has been created under license from BBE Sound Incorporated BIBE is a registered trademark of BBE Sound Incorporated Customer s Record Service purposes Model Number TC 42PD1FA The model number and serial number of this product can be found on its rear cover You should note this serial number in the spac
19. Baud rate 9600 bps TXD A A RXD Parity None RXD B B TXD GND C C GND Character length 8 bits T Stop bit 1 bit Shorted X parameter None Shorted C S parameter None NC ORO Basic format for control data Command The transmission of control data from the computer starts Command Parameter Control details with an STX signal followed by the command the PON None Power ON parameters and lastly an ETX signal in that order If there POF E OFF are no parameters then the parameter signal does not ons one need to be sent AUU None Volume increase AUD None Volume decrease sT ci c2 ca Pi p2 Ps pa es ex AMT None Mute toggle Colon Parameter s End L Start 3 character 1 5 bytes 03h IIS None Input select toggle 02h command 3 bytes VID AV Mode Note YP1 Component RGB mode processed as a Y PB PR or 1 If multiple commands are transmitted be sure to wait RGB signal as set by this unit for the response for the first command to come from RG1 PC mode this unit before sending the next command l o DAM None Screen mode select toggle 2 If an incorrect command is sent by mistake this unit will NORM 4 3 send an ER401 command back to the computer ZOOM Zoom1 FULL 16 9 JUST Just SELF Panasonic Auto 29 Troubleshooting Before you call for service determine the symptoms and make a few simple checks as shown below
20. TUNER IN 000000000000 9000000000000 RS 232C conversion cable optional accessory D SUB 9pin Note 1 Use the TY SCP02RS1E RS 232C conversion cable optional accessory to connect the computer to the Wide Plasma Display 2 Refer to page 29 for details of the control method for the Wide Plasma Display 3 The computer shown is for example purposes only 4 Additional equipment and cables shown are not supplied with this set 15 Connections How to connect the REMOTE Terminal The REMOTE terminal is reserved for use with future compatible components TUNER IN 000000000000 9000000000000 The Wide Plasma Display rear terminals How to connect the TUNER Input Terminal The TUNER Input terminal is reserved for use with future external compatible components The Wide Plasma Display rear terminals 16 Menu Flowchart If the MENU button is pressed the Menu screen will be displayed If the MENU button is pressed once more while the menu screen is displayed the Menu screen will be cleared
21. aclass A product In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures CAUTION To assure continued compliance the shielded video cable with bonded ferrite sleeves must be used when connecting this Wide Plasma Display to video and computer equipment Refer to page 8 12 14 and 15 CAUTION This appliance is intended for use in environments which are relatively free of electromagnetic fields Using this appliance near sources of strong electromagnetic fields or where electrical noise may overlap with the input signals could cause the picture and sound to wobble or cause interference such as noise to appear To avoid the possibility of harm to this appliance keep it away from sources of strong electromagnetic fields Safety Precautions WARNING Set up This Wide 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 e Manufactured by Panasonic Pedestal TY ST42PT1E e Manufactured by Panasonic Wall stand TY ST42PW1E e Manufactured by Panasonic Mobile stand TY ST42PF1E e Manufactured by Panasonic Wall hanging bracket vertical TY WK42PV1E e Manufactured by Panasonic Wall hanging bracket angled TY WK42PR1E e Manufactured by Panasonic Ceiling unit TY CE42PS1E Always be sure to ask a qualifie
22. als Bail si PICTURE POSJSIZE 18 L ASPECT Controls Mode Picture Explanation j 4 3 will display a 4 3 picture at its standard 4 3 3 O size and can be selected if you wish to view in this format 4 3 3 ool Zoom1 mode magnifies the central section of 1 the picture O O Zoomi Zoom1 3 4 O O NM Zoom2 mode compresses the bottom section of z k the screen which is cut in Zoom1 mode so that O O Zoom2 this section still remains visible Zoom2 3 9 o le 16 9 will display the picture at its maximum size but with slight elongation O O 16 9 O O Just mode will display a 4 3 picture at maximum es eae 16 size but with aspect correction applied to the O O T centre of the screen so that elongation is only Just 3 9 apparent at the left and right edges of the screen The size of the picture will depend on O O Q the original signal 19 PICTURE POS SIZE Controls 1 PICTURE POS SIZE button PICTURE When the PICTURE POS SIZE button is POS SIZE pressed the Picture Pos Size menu appears and the picture size and vertical picture position can then be adjusted The adjustable items and adjustment ranges vary for each input signal and aspect mode During AV S Video and Component input signal
23. anasonic Auto Press the ASPECT AUTO button to switch to Panasonic Auto mode The display will automatically become enlarged Panasonic Auto Panasonic PLASMA DISPLAY For an elongated image Image is expanded O O Changes in accordance with the Panasonic Auto mode setting Refer to page 28 O O For a 4 3 image Note 1 If an S1 signal is detected while Panasonic Auto mode is 1 active the aspect mode will change to 16 9 2 If a 525p or 1080i signal is input during Component input signal mode and during RGB and PC input signal mode the controls will not operate MANUAL ASPECT 3 2 ASPECT MANUAL button The aspect mode changes each time the ASPECT MANUAL button is pressed j 4 3 Zoomi gt Zoom2 Just lt 16 9 md Note 1 During RGB and PC input signal mode the mode switches between 4 3 and 16 9 only 2 For a 525p 480p signal input during Component input signal mode the mode switches between Zoom1 and 16 9 only 3 When an S1 signal is being received during S Video input signal mode the mode is set to 16 9 mode 4 When a 1080i signal is being received the mode is set to 16 9 mode and switching is not possible 5 The aspect mode is memorised separately for different input signal formats NTSC PAL SECAM 525p RGB and PC 525p includes 525i and 625i sign
24. ct your local Panasonic dealer Securely insert the power cord plug as far as it will go If the plug is not fully inserted heat may be generated which could cause fire If the plug is damaged or the wall socket plate is loose they should not be used Do not handle the power cord plug with wet hands e Doing so may cause electric shocks Do not do anything that might damage the power cable When disconnecting the power cable hold the plug not the cable e Do not damage the cable make any modifications to it place heavy objects on top of it heat it place it near any hot objects twist it bend it excessively or pull it To do so may cause fire and electric shock If the power cable is damaged have it repaired at your local Panasonic dealer If not using the Wide Plasma Display for a prolonged period of time pull the power cord plug out from the wall outlet 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 Wide Plasma Display immediately pull the power cord plug out from the wall outlet e f you continue to use the Wide Plasma Display in this condition fire or electric shock could result After checking that the smoke has stopped contact your local Panasonic dealer so that the necessary repairs can be made Repairing the Wide Plasma Display yourself is extremely dangerous and should never be done If water
25. d for long periods of time an afterimage may appear In such cases display an image which has some degree of movement in it to reduce the afterimage effect 30 Specifications Power Source 220 240 V AC 50 60 Hz Power Consumption Normal use 380 W Stand by condition 4 W Power off condition 0 7 W Plasma Display panel Drive method AC type 42 inch 16 9 aspect ratio Screen size 920 mm W x 518 mm H x 1056 mm diagonal No of pixels 408 960 852 W x 480 H 2 556 x 480 dots Operating conditions Temperature 0 40 C Humidity 20 80 Applicable signals Colour System NTSC PAL PAL 60 SECAM Modified NTSC signals cannot be displayed Scanning format 525i 525p 625i 625p 1080i PC signals VGA S VGA compressed Horizontal scanning frequency 15 6 50 kHz Connection terminals AV VIDEO IN BNC 1 0 Vp p 75 Q with 75 Q or high impedance auto select S VIDEO IN Y 1 Vp p 75 Q C 0 286 Vp p 75 Q Mini DIN 4 pin AUDIO IN L R 0 5 Vrms RCA pin jack x 2 VIDEO OUT BNC 1 0 Vp p 75 Q bridge output COMPONENT RGB Y G 1 0 Vp p including synchronisation Pe B 0 35 Vp p Pr R 0 35 Vp p HD 1 0 5 0 Vp p VD 1 0 5 0 Vp p AUDIO IN L R 0 5 Vrms RCA pin jack x 2 PC VIDEO High density D sub 15 pin AUDIO 0 5 Vrms 3 mm mini jack SPEAKERS 8 Q For TY SP42PD1E only SERI
26. d technician to carry out set up Do not place the Wide Plasma Display on sloped or unstable surfaces e The Wide Plasma Display may fall off or tip over Do not place any objects on top of the Wide Plasma Display f water spills onto the Wide Plasma Display or foreign objects get inside it a short circuit may occur which could result in fire or electric shock If any foreign objects get inside the Wide Plasma Display please consult your local Panasonic dealer If using the pedestal optional accessory leave a space of 10 cm or more at the top left and right 6 cm or more at the bottom and 7 cm or more at the rear If using some other set up method leave a space of 10 cm or more at the top bottom left and right and 1 9 cm or more at the rear When using the Wide Plasma Display The Wide Plasma Display is designed to operate on 220 240 V AC 50 60 Hz Do not cover the ventilation holes e Doing so may cause the Wide Plasma Display to overheat which can cause fire or damage to the Wide Plasma Display Do not stick any foreign objects into the Wide Plasma Display e Do not insert any metal or flammable objects into the ventilation holes or drop them onto the Wide Plasma Display as doing so can cause fire or electric shock Do not remove the cover or modify it in any way e High voltages which can cause severe electric shocks are present inside the Wide Plasma Display For any inspection adjustment and repair work please conta
27. djustment values will be returned to the factory setting level 21 SURROUND Controls 1 g9 Surround Button T The benefits of surround sound are enormous You 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 lt Off Panasonic PLASMA DISPLAY INPUT Surround On MANUAL ASPECT Q S Note PICTURE MODE 1 The surround settings are memorised separately for each E 1 input terminal AV COMPONENT RGB and PC MENU POS SIZE 22 PICTURE MODE Controls Panasonic PLASMA DISPLAY INPUT 1 PICTUREMODE PICTURE MODE Button Operation switches between Normal and Dynamic each time the PICTURE MODE button is pressed Normal lt Dynamic Picture Mode Normal For viewing in normal evening lighting environments This menu selects normal levels of Brightness and Contrast Normal sel AUTC ICIN POS SIZE For viewing in brighter environments Dynamic This menu selects a higher than normal levels of Brightness and Contrast Note 1 If you would like to change the picture and colour of the selected Picture Mode to something else adjust using the Picture menu command in th
28. e 20 SURROUND COntrols cscccesseeseeeeeeseeeseeeneeeeees 22 PICTURE MODE Conttrols cccsscccssecssseessseeees 23 Picture M Nu ccceceeeeeeeeeseeeeseeeseeeneeeesneeeeeeeneees 24 SOUN MONu cccceeceeceseeceneeeeesseesesseeeeeseesesseeeeneees 26 Signal MON wccic ces cccsectvsseeceetetedsci ce cececccetcees senezecntes 27 Set Up Men e iaaieo ie ctieceete Rist scitenteleuiicedecatee 28 SERIAL terminal s ccccseeeesseeeseeeeeeseeeeeseeneeeees 29 Troubleshooting ccceeeeeeeeeeseeeeeeeenseeeeeeteneeeeneens 30 Specifications aoeeoe ae sori enana apsedo aeae iarna 31 1 If still pictures from sources such as video games or computers are projected for long periods the image may become burned into the Wide Plasma Display panel producing an afterimage IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE WARNING To prevent damage which may result in fire or shock hazard do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture WARNING 1 To prevent electric shock do not remove cover No user serviceable parts inside Refer servicing to qualified service personnel 2 Do not remove the earthing pin on the power plug This apparatus is equipped with a three pin earthing type power plug This plug will only fit an earthing type power outlet This is a safety feature If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet contact an electrician Do not defeat the purpose of the earthing plug WARNING This is
29. e Menu Refer to page 24 2 The setting details are memorised separately for five types of input signal format NTSC PAL SECAM 1080i and RGB PC NTSC includes 525i and 525p 480p signals and PAL includes 625i signals 23 Picture Menu 1 2 CcCess 3 i 000 1 Push the Menu Button MENU cy Picture Soc a Pict Picture Mode Dynamic 2 Select the Picture Menu by pushing the a Position Up A or Down Y Button and A 4 aa Tint ojo Access the Picture Menu by pushing the w Brightness a STR Button 4 Setup Contrast 30 __ 3 Select the required function by pushing the Sharpness qem Position Up A or Down W buttons and A OD White balance Warm access and alter the setting by pushing the fw Manual W B OH On Position Left lt 4 or Right gt buttons Sex Note Picture Mode Function 1 You can change the level of each Function N i For viewing innormal evening lignin Picture Mode Colour Tint Brightness orma or viewing g lighting Contrast Sharpness White balance for each picture Menu 2 The setting details for normal and dynamic environments This menu selects the normal levels of Brightness and Contrast
30. e 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 Warranty Serial Number Matsushita Electric Industrial Co Ltd Central P O Box 288 Osaka 530 8692 Japan Printed in Japan S0999 0A
31. et to 4 3 if using the ASPECT AUTO button function to view 4 3 images in an unchanged format If you would like to view 4 3 images in Just format set to Just OSD Language Select the on screen display language English Deutsch Frangais Italiano Espafol 28 SERIAL terminal The SERIAL terminal conforms to the RS 232C interface specification so that the Wide Plasma Display can be controlled by a computer which is connected to this terminal You can control the Wide Plasma Display with a computer by using the TY SCPO2RS1E optional accessory The computer will require software which allows the sending and receiving of control data which satisfies the conditions given below Use a computer application such as a programming language to create the software Refer to the documentation for the computer application for details Pin layout and signal names SERIAL terminal 2 5 mm 3 pin female Communication parameters RS 232C Conversion cable 2 5 mm 3 pin male OOOO Pin Layout for RS 232C Conversion cable D sub 9 pin female Signal level RS 232C compliant ihe SERIAL terminal RS 232C Conversion cable Computer hronisati h A h 2 5mm dia 2 5mm dia D sub 9 pin F Synchronisation method synchronous Details one ie eee aap Details
32. fied technician to carry out set up Example When using the pedestal to set up the Wide Plasma Display 1 2 3 Assemble the pedestal by Insert the poles of the pedestal Secure the Wide Plasma Display attaching the poles into the holes inthe bottom of the at the back using the four screws Wide Plasma Display Note 1 Refer to the Installation Instructions supplied with the pedestal for details on assembling the pedestal Quick Start Guide Connections Connecting the speakers Refer to the Installation Manual for the speakers for details on speaker installation Fit the speakers and connect the speakers Rear re p LAS i e OID eH e oo cc speakers Connecting equipment such as a VCR Connecting other types of equipment see pages 12 to 16 Example When connecting an S VIDEO VCR S VIDEO VCR O 000 000 o m m Audio Video S Video L C59 less than TN S VIDED 4 4 20cm Video input to S VIDEO socket Ferrite sleeve Supplied VIDEO 1 1 1 1
33. hen the input signals from the sources connected to the COMPONENT RGB R G B HD and VD input terminals and the PC input terminal are Sync on QG signals H Freq kHz Shows the horizontal scanning frequency for the video signals which are currently being displayed display only V Freq Hz Shows the vertical scanning frequency for the video signals which are currently being displayed display only Note 1 The Sync on G setting is applied to both the COMPONENT RGB and PC input terminals Set up Menu 1 Push the Menu Button MENU 12 2gs 3 Setup SE ecrane Select Select 2 Select the Set up Menu by pushing the Picture ee ia Position Up A or Down Y Button and A A Sound Access the Set up Menu by pushing the v Signal Panasonic Ari ae STR Button Setup 3 Select the required mode by pushing the OSD a cn Position Up A or Down W buttons and 4 o ET g set appropriate function by pushing the v Se Position Left lt 4 or Right gt buttons Mode Function COMPONENT Select to match the signals from the source connected to the COMPONENT RGB input RGB IN terminals Y Ps Pr signals gt Y PB PR R G B HD VD signals gt RGB Panasonic Auto 4 3 S
34. modes z The Position Left lt and Picture Pos Size Panasonic Right gt buttons can be used LO P ea ao PLASMA DISPLAY to change the picture size E Size 1 The Position Up A and Cine Down buttons can be used to adjust the vertical Ea picture position Button Picture Changing the Example size MANUAL ASPECT O O O O E oO Ool PICTUREMODE as O O O O MENU Ja Moving the STR picture position J 4 m up O O v 1 a PICTURE Moving the POS SIZE picture position down O O Ly Note 1 The picture size cannot be changed in Zoom1 mode when a 525p 480p component signal is being input 2 The vertical position cannot be changed when Size 1 and Size 2 have been selected in 4 3 mode and when Size 1 has been selected in 16 9 mode In addition the vertical position cannot be changed when 1080i signals are being input 3 Adjustment details are memorised separately for different input signal formats NTSC PAL SECAM 525p 480p 1080i 525i and 625i 4 If a Cue or Rew signal from a VCR or DVD player is received the picture position will shift up or down This picture position movement cannot be controlled by the Picture Pos Size function 20 PICTURE POS SIZE Controls
35. nput are those with a horizontal scanning frequency of 15 6 to 50 kHz and a vertical scanning frequency of 50 to 75 Hz However signals cannot be displayed if they have a horizontal scanning frequency of less than 30 kHz and a vertical scanning frequency of more than 65 Hz or a horizontal scanning frequency of more than 40 kHz and a vertical scanning frequency of less than 55 Hz 2 The display resolution is a maximum 640 x 480 dots when the aspect mode is set to 4 3 and 852 x 480 dots when the aspect mode is set to 16 9 If the display resolution exceeds these maximums it may not be possible to show fine detail with sufficient clarity 3 The PC input terminals are DDC1 2B compatible If the computer being connected is not DDC 1 2B compatible you will need to make setting changes to the computer at the time of connection 4 Some PC models cannot be connected to the set 5 An adapter is required to use the RGB cable D sub 15P to connect a PC 98 series computer which has a D sub 15P terminal or a Macintosh computer to the set There is no need to use an adapter for computers with DOS V compatible D sub 15P terminal The computer shown in the illustration is for example purposes only Additional equipment and cables shown are not supplied with this set The picture will become dark if a PC signal with a vertical scanning frequency of over 62 Hz is input To obtain the optimum picture quality with the Wide Plasma Display a
36. vertical scanning frequency of 60 Hz is recommended 10 Do not set the horizontal and vertical scanning frequencies for PC signals which are above or below the specified frequency range 6 7 8 9 Signal Pin out for D sub 15P Connector 0 G Pin No SignalName Pin No SignalName Pin No Signal Name O00 R GND Ground GND Ground 009000 G D GND Ground SDA Pin Layout for PC Input B GND Ground HD SYNC oe GND Ground NC not connected VD GND Ground GND Ground SCL 14 Connections How to connect the AV Output Terminal to other equipment The video output terminal outputs the signals which are input to the video input terminal Monitor less than 20 cm lt Video output to BNC socket Video Output Terminal VIDEO Ferrite sleeve Supplied OUT O AO Lie The Wide Plasma X z Display rear terminals T S VIDEO piay BNC Video cable Video Input Terminal Note 1 The signal from the video output terminal is identical to the signal fed to the video input terminal 2 Additional equipment and cables shown are not supplied with this set How to connect the SERIAL Terminal The SERIAL terminal is used when the Wide Plasma Display is controlled by a computer COMPUTER The Wide Plasma Display rear terminals
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