Panasonic TH-42PWD8WS Flat Panel Television User Manual
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1. ZOOM Panasonic DISPLAY R button see page 17 Press the R button to return to previous menu screen Status button Press the Status button to display the current system status L PC 3 D Off timer 90 Input label Aspect mode see page 18 Off timer The off timer indicator is displayed only when the off timer has been set SET UP button see page 16 17 DIRECT INPUT buttons Press the INPUT 1 2 3 or PC input mode selection button to select the PC input mode This button is used to switch directly to INPUT mode These buttons can only display the slot which is installed If you press the button whose slot is not installed it automatically displays the current input signal Note After image image lag may occur on the plasma display panel when a still picture is kept on the panel for an extended period The function that darkens the screen slightly is activated to prevent after image see page 42 this function is not the perfect solution to after image Channel Adjustment You can use this button when U V Tuner Board for Asia is installed optional accessories Refer to each Board s Operating Instruction for detail Volume Adjustment Press the Volume Up or Down button to increase or decrease the sound volume level OFF TIMER button The Plasma Display can be preset to switch to stand by after2. Batteries for the Remote Control Transmitter 2 x R6 UMS Size 3 Replace the cover and slide in reverse until the lock snaps Incorrect installation can cause battery leakage and corrosion that will damage the remote control transmitter Disposal of batteries should be in an environment friendly manner Observe the following precaution 1 Batteries shall always be replaced as a pair Always use new batteries when replacing the old set 2 Do not combine a used battery with a new one 3 Do not mix battery types example Zinc Carbon with Alkaline 4 Do not attempt to charge short circuit disassemble heat or burn used batteries 5 Battery replacement is necessary when remote control acts sporadically or stops operating the Plasma Display set Connections 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 42PWD8Wk Speakers Optional iain 52 ee 4 z o o oma a a SANL speakers f Terminals L SPEAKERS AC cord connection p Terminals R see page 12 f AC cord fixing 2 Insert the AC cord and close the clamper securely 1 Open t
3. iS Colour controls set at minimum level see page 22 23 Colour system see page 36 P Normal Sound No remote control operations can be performed Check whether the batteries have discharged completely and if they have not whether they were inserted properly Check whether the remote control sensor is exposed to an outdoor light or a strong fluorescent light Check whether the remote control designed specifically for use with the unit is being used The unit cannot be operated by any other remote control A cracking sound is sometimes heard from the unit If there is nothing wrong with the picture or sound this is the sound of the cabinet undergoing very slight contractions in response to changes in the room temperature There are no adverse effects on the performance or other aspects The top or bottom of the picture on the screen is cut off when use the zoom function Adjust the position of the picture on the screen Areas at the top and bottom of the screen where the image is missing appear when use the zoom function When using a video software program such as a cinema size program with a screen wider than one in the 16 9 mode blank areas separate from the images are formed at the top and bottom of the screen can hear sounds coming from inside the unit When the power is turned on a sound of the display panel being driven may be heard This is normal and not indicative of malf
4. Off On SS a Notes e This setting is valid only when the input signals are as follows 525i 525p 625i 625p 750 60p 750 50p 1125 60i 1125 50i 1125 24sF 1125 25p 1125 24p 1125 30p 1250 50 Component Video RGB DVI SDI HDMI e This setting is invalid when two screen display digital zoom or Multi screen is selected e When Display size is set to On Pos Size adjustment cannot be used e Refer to each board s operating instruction for DVI SDI HDMI s corresponding signals Sets panel ID number when panel is used in Remote ID or Serial ID 6 Set value range 0 100 9 Standard value 0 0 Press lt or button to switch between modes Off lt gt On Off Disables ID remote control functions You can use normal remote control operations On Enable ID remote control functions When both main unit buttons and remote control are disabled due to the Button lock Remocon User level or Remote ID adjustments set all the values Off so that all the buttons are enabled again R Press the D button on main unit together with C button on the remote control and hold for more than 5 seconds The SHIPPING menu is displayed and the lock is released when it disappears 40 Shipping condition This function allows you to reset the unit to the factory setting 1 SET UP Press to display the Setup menu gt Press to select OSD Language A
5. group of 9 3 x 3 F group of 16 4 x 4 F Two options are selectable for MULTI DISPLAY See next page How to Setup MULTI DISPLAY gt Press to display the Setup menu Press to select the MULTI DISPLAY Setup Press to display the MULTI DISPLAY Setup menu MULTI DISPLAY Setup Set up TIMER PRESENT TIME Setup Press to select the MULTI DISPLAY Setup MULTI DISPLAY Setup MULTI DISPLAY Setup Press to select On or Off 2x2 A1 32 Setup for MULTI DISPLAY How to set the display location number for each Plasma Displa Press to select Ratio 2nd step MULTI DISPLAY Setup 4 x ON MULTI DISPLAY Setup oji Press to select 2 x 2 2 x 2 F 3 x 3 I 3 x 3F 4 x 4 4 x 4F A1 z 5 Press to select Location MULTI DISPLAY Setup AN of Press to select the required arrangement number Ratio EE 4 p A1 D4 Refer to the following Location k Display Number locations for each arrangement CE Press twice to exit from Setup Option F for MULTI DISPLAY Two options are selectable for MULTI DISPLAY e To hide joints between TVs e To show joints between TVs 2 x 2 3 x 3 4 x4 2 x 2F 3 x 3F 4 x 4F fe a az D ie s Pane ionici Suitable for moving image display Suitable for still image display 33 Setup for MULTI DISPLAY ID Remote Control Function You can set the remote co
6. 26 PRESENT TIME Setup Set up TIMER Set up TIMER Display the Set up TIMER screen Notes Set up TIMER PRESENT TIME 99 99 POWER ON Function hii POWER ON Time 0 00 POWER OFF Function Off POWER OFF Time i000 e Pressing lt or gt button once changes POWER ON Time POWER OFF Time 1 minute e Pressing lt or gt button continuously changes POWER ON Time POWER OFF Time by 15 minutes 2 Press to select POWER ON Function POWER OFF Function Press to select On 4 gt k R 3 C Press twice to exit from Setup 1 Press to select POWER ON Time POWER OFF Time yN N Press to setup POWER ON Time POWER OFF Time gt button Forward A lt button Back A Note Timer function will not work unless PRESENT TIME is set Set up TIMER PRESENT TIME 99 99 POWER ON Function Q Off D POWER ON Time 0 00 POWER OFF Function K Off D POWER OFF Time 0 00 27 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 5 Press to display the Setup menu Press to select Screensaver Press to display Screensaver screen 3 Reversal Scroll selection Screensaver PRESENT TIME 99 99 Press to select Function Function OE Mode Off 6 15 A ini 12 Press to select the
7. CS A i Advanced settings GD V 2 Normalise Normal er OO RE W B High R W B High B W B Low R W B Low B Gamma r gt Q O ASPECT SURROUND_OFF TIMER NORMAL 4 ID To Pos Size adjust menu see page 19 MULTI PIP SWAP SELECT MOVE ZOOM During AV S Video I Component and DVI input Panasonic signal DISPLAY Screensaver MULTI DISPLAY Setup Set up TIMER PRESENT TIME Setup Setup H Pos 4 H Size V Pos To Sound adjust menu Sze see page 24 During RGB PC input signal D Sound Pos Size Normalise 7 Normal Sound Mode Normalise Normal Balance Audio Out PIP Main On Screen Menu Displays from the unit Press to access R h adjust rrn rnr Nnr NNT A aca Freee o O lt 4 C gt INPUT MENU VOL t a ENTER E Press the R button to return to previous menu screen Press to return to next menu screen To Signal screen for AV To Signal screen for To Signal screen for RGB To Signal screen for DVI S Video see page 35 36 Component see page 36 see page 36 37 see page 36 37 Component Digital 3D Y C Filter NTSC Cinema reality ff Sync Cinema reality Colour system Auto D P NR Cinema reality Ofi P NR 4 Cinema reality P NR Oi D H Freq 33 8 kHz Panasonic Auto 4 3 H Freq 33 8 kHz V Freq 60 0 Hz Off P NR
8. 15PIN Horizontal frequency kHz 59 94 Vertical frequency Hz Component MINI D SUB 15PIN Component Component RGB MINI D SUB 15PIN RGB Mark RGB MINI D SUB 15PIN RGB 525 480 60i 15 73 59 94 x 525 480 60p 31 47 59 94 625 575 50i 15 63 50 00 625 575 50p 31 25 50 00 750 720 60p 45 00 60 00 750 720 50p 37 50 50 00 1 125 1 080 60i 33 75 60 00 1 125 1 080 50i 28 13 50 00 Olo NIDA A Ph 1 125 1 080 24p 27 00 47 92 1 125 1 080 24sF 33 75 48 00 1 125 1 080 25p 28 13 25 00 1 125 1 080 30p 27 00 30 00 1 250 1 080 50i 31 25 50 00 KH KH Hl HK HK He Hl 640 x 400 70 Hz 31 46 70 07 640 x 480 60 Hz 31 47 59 94 640 x 480 72 Hz 37 86 72 81 640 x 480 75 Hz 37 50 75 00 640 x 480 85 Hz 43 27 85 01 852 x 480 60 Hz 31 47 59 94 800 x 600 56 Hz 35 16 56 25 800 x 600 60 Hz 37 88 60 32 800 x 600 72 Hz 48 08 72 19 800 x 600 75 Hz 46 88 75 00 800 x 600 85 Hz 53 67 85 06 1 024 x 768 60 Hz 48 36 60 00 1 024 x 768 70 Hz 56 48 70 07 1 024 x 768 75 Hz 60 02 75 03 1 024 x 768 85 Hz 68 68 85 00 1 152 x 864 75 Hz 67 50 7
9. 7N gt Vv Press and hold till the SHIPPING menu is DO displayed gt p v Press to select YES To X Press to confirm from the unit 1 Press the MENU button till the Setup menu is displayed 2 Press the Volume Up or Down button to select OSD Language 3 Press and hold the ENTER button till the SHIPPING menu is displayed 4 Press the Volume Up or Down button to select YES 5 Press the ENTER button Note Press the R button to return to Setup menu when SHIPPING menu is displayed RGB PC Oi ii ii ii OSD Language English UK gt SHIPPING YES gt 41 Troubleshooting Before you call for service determine the symptoms and make a few simple checks as shown below Symptoms Checks Sound Picture Interference Electrical Appliances Cars Motorcycles Fluorescent light Bh Noisy Sound Normal Picture Volume No Sound Check whether the mute function has been activated on the remote control Not plugged into AC outlet Not switched on Picture and Brightness Volume setting Check by pressing the power switch or stand by button on the remote control No Sound No Picture If a signal with a non applicable colour system format or frequency is input only P Normal Sound the input terminal indication is displayed No Colour
10. The Plasma Display will allow you to enjoy viewing the picture at its maximum size including wide screen cinema format picture ASPECT amp gt Press repeatedly to move through the aspect options gt 4 3 gt Zoom gt 16 9 8 from the unit Panasonic Auto lt Just lt re pe eales esics 11 4 The aspect mode changes each time the ENTER button is mer A INPUT MENU wVOLa a ENTER pressed ia eat ee gobi oe gt 4 3 gt 16 9 ES e Picture and Picture Picture in Picture e Others Aspect switching is not possible 0 Notes e For PC signal input the mode switches between 4 3 Zoom and 16 9 only a e For a 1125 1080 60i 50i 24p 25p 30p 24sF 1250 1080 50i 750 720 60p 50p signal input the mode is set to 16 9 mode and switching is not possible e Panasonic Auto can be selected only during Video signal input e The aspect mode is memorized separately for each input terminal Picture Explanation 4 4 3 will display a 4 3 picture at its standard 4 3 size O 4 Zoom mode magnifies the central section of the picture 4 O O O c 4 _ 16 9 will display the picture at its maximum size but with slight O O O O L Q Q 4 Just mode will display a 4 3 picture at its maximum size but with aspect correction applied to the center of the s
11. W 8 W 10 THD Accessories Supplied Remote Control Transmitter EUR7636070R Batteries 2 x R6 Size Fixing bands TMME203 or TMME187 x 2 Dimensions W x H x D 1 020 mm x 610 mm x 89 mm 1 210 mm x 724 mm x 95 mm pers exclusive of protruding portion exclusive of protruding portion Mass weight main unit only approx 31 5 kg net approx 43 0 kg net with speakers approx 35 5 kg approx 47 0 kg Note Design and specifications are subject to change without notice Mass and dimensions shown are approximate 45 Customer s Record The model number and serial number of this product can be found on its rear panel You 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 Warranty Service purposes Model Number Serial Number Matsushita Electric Industrial Co Ltd Web Site http Awww panasonic co jp global 2005 Matsushita Electric Industrial Co Ltd All Rights Reserved Printed in Japan MBS0705S0
12. e Standby Red INPUT1 INPUT2 INPUT3 and PC IN selection e Power ON Green see page 13 DPMS iccse Orange With PC input signal and during operation of PC s screensaver N button see page 19 22 23 24 POS SIZE button see page 19 PICTURE button see page 22 INPUT button INPUT1 INPUT2 INPUT3 and PC IN selection Press to select INPUT1 INPUT2 INPUT3 and PC IN SURROUND button input SLOTS sequentially see page 13 The surround setting switches on and off each time the SURROUND button is pressed Sound mute On Off see page 24 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 Note ASPECT button Press to adjust the aspect see page 18 Numeric buttons see page 34 40 The surround settings are memorized separately for each Sound Mode Normal Dynamic Clear On pu MULTI Window buttons see page 20 Surround On 14 Basic Controls Standby ON OFF button The Plasma Display must first be plugged into the wall outlet and turned on at the power switch see page 12 Press ON to turn the Plasma Display On from Standby mode Press OFF to turn the Plasma Display Off to Standby mode POSITION buttons ACTION button Press to make selections SOUND button see page 24 ASPECT SURROUND OFF TIMER TO a coN NORMAL 9 ID LOG MULTI PIP SWAP SELECT M
13. i Off D V Freq 6010 Hz Note Signal setup menu displays different setting condition for each input signals see page 13 To setup Screensaver see page 28 30 Press to select Start Time Finish Time When Time Designation is selected SRE EnRIS ee Press to select Periodic Time Operating Time When Interval is selected TEA EESIN TINE EERE AN Press to Setup White bar scroll i Mode D EONS Finish Time Screensaver Side panel High PRESENT TIME 99 99 Wobbling off R Peak limit o Off m O Screensaver PRESENT TIME 99 99 Press the R button to return White bar scroll to Setup menu oe idi To setup Multidisplay screen see page 32 High Wobbling off Peak limit Gi MULTI DISPLAY Setup MULTI DISPLAY Setup Ratio D To Set up Timer selection Press to select POWER ON Set up TIMER screen see page 26 27 Time POWER OFF Time ERES AME 99 90 SetUPNTIMER POWER ON Functi off PEERAGE clio ION POWER ON Function Off D Press to Set p or POWERON Time D POWER ON Time POWER OFF Time CME POWER OFF Time POWER OFF Time 0 00 y R Set up TIMER see page 26 O PRESENT TIME 99 99 POWER ON Function D Off 0 PRESENT TIME Setup Press the R button to return zoi PRESENT TIME 99 99 to Setup menu POWER OFF Function KME o aD POWER OFF Time 0 00 PRESENT TIME 4 CEEE D 17 ASPECT Controls
14. p 5 Press to adjust the menu l OE 1 2 Off Sets normal two screen display mode see page 20 Off timer function Enable On Sets Advanced PIP mode Onscreen displa Initial INPUT x m b Initial VOL level i Maximum VOL level Press to confirm INPUT lock Studio W B 6 SET UP Advanced PIP C 3 Press to exit from Options menu Display size One screen Advanced PIP Holo Sub screen Main screen 4 l O Ol Si Bi FO COH S i oS Notes e Advanced PIP corresponding signal Sub screen Main screen NTSC PAL SECAM tuner video 640x480 60Hz 852x480 60Hz 1024x768 60Hz 525i 525p 625i 625p 750 60p 750 50p 1125 60i 1125 50i 1366x768 60Hz RGB DVI HDMI 1250 50i Component Video RGB DVI SDI HDMI 1280x768 60Hz DVI e Sound output is from the picture which is selected in Audio OUT PIP See page 24 e In 2 screen display the same input mode cannot be selected for the main picture and sub picture e The main picture and sub picture are processed by different circuits resulting in a slight difference in the clarity of the pictures There may also be a difference in the picture quality of the sub picture depending on the type of signals displayed on the main picture and depending on the 2 picture display mode e Due to the small dimensions of the sub pictures these sub pictures cannot be shown in detail e Computer screen picture is di
15. 2TM6G e PC Input Terminal Board cccccceeeeteeeeeee TY 42TM6P e Composite Component Video Terminal Board TY 42TM6Y e U V Tuner Board for Asia cccceteeeeteeeeeeeeee TY FB7TA Hong Kong Malaysia and Singapore only e SDI Terminal Board cceeeeeeeeeeeeteeteeeeees TY FB7SD HD SDI Terminal Board cccceceeeeteeeeeee TY FB7HD e HDMI Terminal Board cccceceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee TY FB8HM e Wireless Presentation Board eeeeeeeee TY FB7WPE TOUCH Panel 0 ccccecceeeeeeeeeeeeeteeceeeeeeeeeeseeeeneees TY TP42P8 S TH 42PWD8WkK S TH 42PHD8WkK S TY TP50P8 S TH 50PHD8WK S Always be sure to ask a qualified technician to carry out set up Do not place the Plasma Display on sloped or unstable surfaces e The Plasma Display may fall off or tip over Do not place any objects on top of the Plasma Display e If water is spills onto the 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 Plasma Display please consult your local Panasonic dealer For sufficient ventilation If using the pedestal optional accessory for the Plasma Display leave a space of at least 10 cm at the top left and right at least 5 cm at the bottom and at least 7 cm at the rear If using some other setting up method leave a space of at least 10 cm at the top bo
16. 3 5 6 3 Press to adjust Pos Size 9 Poo N G v During AV S Video Component and DVI input signal 4 Pos Size T Press to exit from adjust mode Normalise Normal H Pos IK H Size Notes V Pos e Adjustment details are memorized separately for different input signal formats T V Size Adjustments for component signals are memorized for 525 480 60i 60p 625 575 50i 50p 1125 1080 60i 50i 24p 25p 30p 24sF During RGB PC input signal 1250 1080 50i 750 720 60p 50p each and RGB PC DVI signals are Pos Size memorized for each frequency Ifa Cue or Rew signal from a VCR or DVD player is received the picture Normalise Normal position will shift up or down This picture position movement cannot be Ep HPos A z kK H Size controlled by the Picture Pos Size function V Pos e If adjusting the Picture V Pos V Size in Panasonic Auto with 16 9 mode the T V Size adjustment is not memorized When exiting the mode the screen will return 2 Clock Phase to a former adjustment H Pos Adjust the horizontal position H Size Adjust the horizontal size OF ges a TAN ee T q J 2010 O Gu O 0 o b q V Pos Adjust the vertical position V Size Adjust the vertical size t ENE EN z ao ae z J J CAN
17. 5 00 1 280 x 960 60 Hz 60 00 60 00 1 280 x 960 85 Hz 85 94 85 00 1 280 x 1 024 60 Hz 63 98 60 02 1 280 x 1 024 75 Hz 79 98 75 03 1 280 x 1 024 85 Hz 91 15 85 02 1 600 x 1 200 60 Hz 75 00 60 00 1 600 x 1 200 65 Hz 81 25 65 00 1 066 x 600 60 Hz 37 88 60 32 1 366 x 768 60 Hz 48 36 60 00 Macintosh13 640 x 480 35 00 66 67 Macintosh16 832 x 624 49 72 74 54 Macintosh21 68 68 75 06 1 When selected the RGB format and 525p signal input to the MINI D SUB 15PIN terminal it is recognized as VGA 60Hz signal 2 When inputted VGA 60Hz format signal from the other than MINI D SUB 15PIN terminal it is recognized as 525p signal Note Signals without above specification may not be displayed properly 43 Specifications Po TH 37PWD8WK S TH 42PWD8WK S Power Source 220 240 VAC 50 60 Hz Power Consumption Normal use 215 W 240 W Stand by condition Save off 1 2 W Save on 0 9 W Save off 1 2 W Save on 0 9 W Power off condition 0 1 W 0 1 W Plasma Display panel Drive method AC type Drive method AC type 37 inch 16 9 aspect ratio 42 inch 16 9 aspect ratio Contrast Ratio Screen size 818 mm W x 461 mm H 920 mm W x 518 mm H x 939 mm diagonal x 1 056 mm diagonal No of pixels 408 960 852 W x 480 H 2 556 x 480 dots erating condition Temperat
18. 9 PRSA Ql a gt ES esa O O p Clock Phase Eliminate the flickering and distortion RGB PC in mode Helpful Hint O Normalisation While the Pos Size display is active if either the N button on the remote control is pressed at any time or the ACTION m button is pressed during Normalise then all adjustment values are returned to the factory settings 19 MULTI PIP MULTI PIP eS Press repeatedly Each time pressing this button main picture and sub picture will be displayed XNE as follows below m wW Te ray Ces C Picture and Picture Picture out Picture Picture in Picture Main picture Sub picture Main picture Sub picture Main picture Sub picture MULTI MULTI MULTI Neate PIP PIP PIP Viewing A B A Bs A B t SWAP t SWAP t SWAP SWAP Press to swap main picture and sub picture B B A Example Main picture label is bright Sub picture label is bright SELECT select Press to select the input mode CD A voor Under main Picture and sub picture display B a select the picture which you would like to f i change input modes Input modes switching is possible Main picture label is changed Sub picture label is changed INPUT PCI Press to change input signal C a A F t B D Picture is changed ey MOVE Press to move the sub picture ZOOM Each time
19. O IN VIDEG OUT oe SVIDEO IN 1 SLOT SLOT2 SLOT3 MONITOR VIDEO IN mi O O R L SVIDEO VRS AUDIO OUT OUT Additional equipment cables and adapter plugs shown are not supplied with this set Power On Off Connecting the AC cord plug to the Plasma Display Fix the AC cord plug securely to the Plasma Display with the clamper see page 8 Connecting the plug to the Wall Outlet Note Main plug types vary between countries The power plug shown at right may therefore not be the type fitted to your set Press the Power switch on the Plasma Display to turn the set on Power On Power Indicator Green Example The screen below is displayed for a while after the Plasma Display is turned on setting condition is an example Remote Control Sensor When the Power is turned on for the first OSD Language From the second time on the below time the Language selection screen is screen is displayed for a while setting f English UK Ro i displayed condition is an example Deutsch Fran ais From the second time on language aano PC selection can be done from the setup 16 9 menu see page 13 ENGLISH US px Select the desired language using the A BAS or W button and press the ACTION W Pycckuii o A o lt x Sel
20. PHD8WK S Power Source 220 240 VAC 50 60 Hz Power Consumption Normal use 295 W 395 W Stand by condition Save off 0 8 W Save on 0 6 W Save off 0 8 W Save on 0 6 W Power off condition 0 3 W 0 3 W Plasma Display panel Drive method AC type Drive method AC type 42 inch 16 9 aspect ratio 50 inch 16 9 aspect ratio Contrast Ratio Screen size 920 mm W x 518 mm H 1 106 mm W x 622 mm H x 1 056 mm diagonal x 1 269 mm diagonal No of pixels 786 432 1 024 W x 768 H 1 049 088 1 366 W x 768 H 3 072 x768 dots 4 098 x 768 dots erating condition Temperature 0 C 40 C Humidity 20 80 Applicable signals Colour System NTSC PAL PAL60 SECAM Modified NTSC Scanning format 525 480 60i 60p 625 575 50i 50p 750 720 60p 50p 1125 1080 60i 50i 24p 25p 30p 24sF SMPTE274M 1250 1080 50i PC signals VGA SVGA XGA SXGA UXGA compressed Horizontal scanning frequency 15 110 kHz Vertical scanning frequency 48 120 Hz nnection terminals AV VIDEO IN OUT BNC 1 0 Vp p 75 ohm or high impedance S VIDEO IN MINI DIN 4PIN Y 1 Vp p 75 ohm C 0 286 Vp p 75 ohm AUDIO IN RCA PIN JACK x 2 0 5 Vrms high impedance HIGH DENSITY MINI D SUB 15PIN R G B 0 7 Vp p 75 ohm HD VD 1 0 5 0 Vp p high impedance AUDIO IN M3 JACK 0 5 Vrms high impedance SERIAL EXTERNAL CONTROL TERMINAL D SUB 9PIN RS 232C COMPATIBLE SPEAKERS 6 Q 16W 8
21. Panasonic Operating Instructions Progressive Wide Plasma Display ModelNo TH 37PWD8WK TH 37PWD8WS TH 42PWD8WK TH 42PWD8WS High Definition Plasma Display modin TH 42PHD8WK TH 42PHD8WS TH 50PHD8WK TH 50PHD8WS The illustration shown is an image Please read these instructions before operating your set and retain them for future reference rosczot9 Dear Panasonic 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 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 Visit our Panasonic Web Site http www panasonic co jp global Table of Contents Important Safety Notice ccccesseeeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeenees 3 Screensaver For preventing after images 28 Safety Precautions cccccessseneeeeseeeeeeeeeseenseeeeeees 4 Setup of Screensaver Time aeeie 29 ACCOSSOMOS iiccccccsiiccscccsicctsscctsiecessnenieccesnestieeessestscies 7 Reduces screen after image eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee 29 Accessories SUpply esiseina 7 Side Panel Adjustment cceeeeeeeteeeeeenteeees 30 Remote Control Batteries 0 cceceeeeeseeeeeeeeeees 7 Reduces power CONSUMPTION ces
22. T UP z Press to display the Setup menu Press to select the Component RGB in 2 select Press to select the desired input signal I m ih Component lt _ gt RGB 3 F Press to exit from adjust mode Note Selection may not be possible depending on which optional board is installed 3D Y C Filter For ntsc av images Select Signal from the Setup menu during AV S Video input signal Signal AV menu is displayed 4 Press to select the 3D Y C Filter NTSC a Press to set On Off 1 z R 2 gt Press to exit from adjust mode Note When On this setting only affects NTSC input signals m INPUT aC CH VOL CfA 4 6 6 F o A Setup 1 2 English UK 3D Y C Filter NTSC On Auto Off 4 3 E o 35 Setup for Input Signals Colour system Panasonic Auto Select Signal from the Setup menu during AV S Video input signal Signal AV menu is displayed Press to select the Colour system or Panasonic Auto AN p t lect h functi Power save ress to select eacn Tunctions Standby save lt a pe Power management Auto power off OSD Language English UK A J Press ACTION m button If the picture image becomes unstable With the system set on Auto under conditions of low level or noisy input e signals the image may in rare cases become unst
23. a as sSC CS S Black lt b gt Adjusts the dark shades of the image in gradation extension Less More lt P Adjustment of parts which are extremely bright and hard to see Input level f Less More This cannot be adjusted when the input signal is DVI W B High R lt gt Adjusts the white balance for light red areas Less More WIB High B q p Adjusts the white balance for light blue areas Less More W B Low R FEA Adjusts the white balance for dark red areas Less More W B Low B FEJ Adjusts the white balance for dark blue areas Less More 2 5 Gamma gt S Curve lt gt 2 0 lt gt 2 2 lt AGC gt Increases the brightness of dark signal automatically Notes e Carry out W B adjustment as follows 1 Adjust the white balance of the bright sections using the W B High R and W B High B settings 2 Adjust the white balance of the dark sections using the W B Low R and W B Low B settings 3 Repeat steps 1 and 2 to adjust Steps 1 and 2 affect each other s settings so repeat each step in turn to make the adjustment e The adjustment values are memorized separately for each input terminal e The adjustment range values should be used as an adjustment reference Helpful Hint O l Normalisation On the remote control unit while the Advanced settings menu is displayed if either the N button is pressed at any time or the ACTION m button is pressed during Normalise then
24. a fixed period The setting changes to 30 minutes 60 minutes 90 minutes and 0 minutes off timer cancelled each time the button is pressed gt E130 gt E160 gt E190 Haie e y When three minutes remain OFF TIMER 3 will flash The off timer is cancelled if a power interruption occurs Remote ID lock see page 34 Digital Zoom see page 25 MOVE Press to access a Digital Zoom o ZOOM This displays an enlargement of the designated part of the displayed image On Screen Menu Displays To Picture adjust menu The MENU button on the unit can also see page 22 be pressed Press to select N O Picture m i Normalise Normal l l lt gt Picture Mode INPUT MENU vVOLa t a ENTER E Y Contrast Brightness Colour Tint Each time the MENU button is pressed Sharpness the menu screen will switch i Normal Viewing gt Picture gt Setup O Picture Sound lt Pos Size a INPUT MENU VOL t a ENTER E White balance Colour Management Press to select Press to access each adjust screen Press to select Opn le O Setup 1 2 Press to enter Advanced settings DOOM s Component RGB in select RGB Input label PC Power management e NPU To Advanced settings VOL CH see page 22 23
25. able Should this occur m set the system to match the format of the input signal Colour svetem Off Panasonic Auto 4 3 P NR S Off Colour system Set the colour system to match the input signal If set to Auto the colour system is determined automatically m gt Auto lt gt PAL lt gt SECAM lt gt M NTSC lt gt ices oa Panasonic Auto Set to 4 3 to view 4 3 images in an unchanged format when Panasonic Auto is selected 4 3 If you would like to view 4 3 images in Just format set to Just Cinema reality P NR Cinema reality When on the display attempts to reproduce a more natural interpretation of sources such as movie pictures which are recorded at 24 frames per second If the picture is not stable turn the setting to off Note When On this setting only affects the following signal input Component RGB in select e NTSC PAL signal input during AV S Video input signal Inputlabel e 525i 480i 625i 575i 1125 1080 60i signal input during Component input signal gnal P NR English UK Automatically reduces unwanted picture noise Note J Press ACTION m button P NR cannot be adjusted while a PC signal is being applied 1 Press to select Cinema i On Auto AN reality or P NR Auto Press to set On Off Cinema reality Of 4 3 H Freq 13318 kHz 4 a p mme sy Signal Component Signal Digital Cinema r
26. al and not indicative of malfunctioning 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 be missing picture elements or have luminous spots This is not a malfunction After images appear Do not allow a still picture to be displayed for an extended period as this can cause a permanent after image to remain on the Plasma Display Examples of still pictures include logos video games computer images teletext and images displayed in 4 3 mode Note The permanent after image on the Plasma Display resulting from fixed image use is not an operating defect and as such is not covered by the Warranty This product is not designed to display fixed images for extended periods of time for TH 42PHD8WK S TH 50PHD8WkK S Whirring sounds can be heard from the display unit 42 The display unit is fitted with a cooling fan to dissipate heat generated during normal use The whirring sound is caused by rotation of the fan and is not a malfunction VIDEO COMPONENT RGB PC input signals VIDEO input Signal name Horizontal frequency kHz Vertical frequency Hz NTSC 15 73 59 94 PAL 15 63 50 00 PAL60 15 73 59 94 SECAM 15 63 50 00 Applic Modified NTSC able input signals for Component Signal name 15 73 MINI D SUB
27. all adjustment values are returned to the factory settings 23 Sound Adjustment Press to display the Sound menu 2 Select to adjust each item CH Press to select the menu to adjust a AN Select the desired level by listening to the sound 4 6 4 z mow 1D SET ID ALL KES ASPECT SURROUND YFF TIMER jo Bass 2 Sound Normal Emits the original sound Adjusts low pitch sounds Normal g i Normalise Normal Mid Sound Mode Adjusts normal sounds Dynamic Accentuates sharp Treble sound Adjusts high pitch sounds Balance Attenuates human voice Surround To n Balance Audio Out PIP Adjusts left and right volumes Surround Select On or Off Selects Main E When Main picture picture sound sound is chosen Selects PIP frame When PIP frame sound sound is chosen Musical note 2 is displayed on right side of the audio output screen label Notes e Press the SURROUND button to directly turn the surround effect On and Off see page 14 e Bass Mid Treble and Surround settings are memorized separately for each Sound Mode Helpful Hint O I Normalisation 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 Normalise then all adjustment
28. ble to insert the plug into the outlet contact an electrician Do not defeat the purpose of the earthing plug 4 To prevent electric shock ensure the earthing pin on the AC cord power plug is securely connected 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 Trademark Credits e VGA is a trademark of International Business Machines Corporation e Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple Computer USA e S VGA is a registered trademark of the video Electronics Standard Association Even if no special notation has been made of company or product trademarks these trademarks have been fully respected Note Do not allow a still picture to be displayed for an extended period as this can cause a permanent after image to remain on the Plasma Display Examples of still pictures include logos video games computer images teletext and images displayed in 4 3 mode Safety Precautions WARNING E Setup This Plasma Display is for use only with the following optional accessories Use with any other type of optional accessories may cause in
29. creen so that elongation is only apparent at the left and right edges of the screen The size of the picture will depend on the original signal Q oO O O elongation O O 8 4 The display will automatically become enlarged depending on the O Panasonic Auto picture source allowing you to view the picture at its maximum size Notes O O e Panasonic Auto mode is designed to automatically adjust the For an elongated image Image is expanded aspect ratio to handle a mix of 16 9 and 4 3 program material Certain 4 3 program material such as stock market data screens may occasionally cause the image size to change unexpectedly When viewing such programs it is recommended that the ASPECT be set to 4 3 e If adjusting the Picture V Pos V Size in Panasonic Auto with 16 9 mode the adjustment is not memorized When exiting the mode the screen will return to a former adjustment Panasonic Auto 4 Changes in O O accordance with the Panasonic Auto mode setting see page 36 O O For a 4 3 image Note Do not allow the picture to be displayed in 4 3 mode for an extended period as this can cause a permanent after image to remain on the Plasma Display Panel 18 Adjusting Pos Size 1 POS SIZE Press to display the Pos Size menu 2 Press to select H Pos H Size V Pos V Size Clock Phase A 10 gt a WNS v
30. desired function a High lt q a p Wobbling ojij White bar scroll lt gt Image Reversal off v White bar scroll The white bar will scroll from left to right Image Reversal Negative image will be displayed on the screen 4 Mode selection Screensaver PRESENT TIME 99 99 Press to select Mode l White bar scroll Mode OO OR h TDN 6 15 Press to select each mode items 12 30 lt i off Wobbling 4 Peak limit Interval Operates when Periodic Time and Operating Time are setup and those times arrive Time Designation Operates when Start Time and Finish Time are setup and those times arrive On Operates when Start is selected and the ACTION W button is pressed 5 Start setting Screensaver When the Mode is set to On press to select SESE Wier Bs Start White bar scroll Mode 6 15 12 30 High Off Off Press to start Screensaver The menu screen will disappear and the Screensaver will be activated To stop the Screensaver under On press the R button 28 Screensaver For preventing after images Setup of Screensaver Time After selecting Time Designation or Interval the relevant Time Setup will become available for selection and the Operating Time may be set Time cannot be set when Mode is On or Off Screensaver Screensaver Screensaver PRESENT TIME 99 99 PRESENT TIME 99 99 Start White bar scroll Function White bar scroll M
31. e eye over time to prevent after image of sharper contour of image Peak limit Suppresses image contrast peak brightness Note When a still picture is viewed for an extended time the screen may become slightly darker see page 42 1 SET UP gt Press to display the Setup menu 2 Press to select Screensaver Setup a MULTI DISPLAY Setup Set up TIMER lt Vea PRESENT TIME Setup e Press to display Screensaver menu Screensaver PRESENT TIME 99 99 3 Press to select Wobbling or Peak limit Start White bar scroll ee Mode of Press to select On or Off 6 15 lt be 12 30 High Wobbling 7 Peak limit 29 Screensaver For preventing after images Side Panel Adjustment Do not display a picture in 4 3 mode for an extended period side panel as this can cause an after image to remain on the side panels either side of the display field To reduce the risk of such an after image illuminate the side panels 4 3 i Screen Display This function may be applicable to the non picture area Non picture area no Picture out Picture Picture and Picture Display the Screensaver screen Refer to the previous page operation guide steps 1 and 2 1 Press to select Side panel Screensaver PRESENT TIME 99 99 nN P Press to select Off Low Mid High neee I Off lt gt Low lt gt Mid lt gt Hig
32. e in Picture Picture out Picture Picture and Picture operation see page 20 e While Digital Zoom is in operation Adjusting Pos Size cannot be used 25 PRESENT TIME Setup Set up TIMER The timer can switch the Plasma Display On or Off Before attempting Timer Set confirm the PRESENT TIME and adjust if necessary Then set POWER ON Time POWER OFF Time 1 SET UP Press to display the Setup menu C WR TAE 2 Press to select Set up TIMER or PRESENT TIME Setup rN a e Press to display the Set up TIMER screen or PC Component RGB in select RGB PRESENT TIME Setup screen orf off Off Auto power off ojij OSD Language English UK Setup PRESENT TIME Setup Display the PRESENT TIME Setup screen To setup PRESENT TIME follow the procedure described below 1 Press to select PRESENT TIME PRESENT TIME Setup PRESENT TIME 99 99 a gt M Press to setup PRESENT TIME PRESENT TIME 4 p gt button Forward lt button Back y Notes e Pressing lt or gt button once changes PRESENT TIME 1 minute e Pressing lt or gt button continuously changes PRESENT TIME by 15 minutes Press to select Set PRESENT TIME Setup PRESENT TIME 99 99 Set PRESENT TIME 99 99 Press to store PRESENT TIME Setup Note Set cannot be selected unless PRESENT TIME is set j Press to exit from PRESENT TIME Setup
33. eality or 2 R P NR P NR g H Freq 33 8 kHz 3 Press to exit from adjust mode V Freg 16010 Hz 36 Setup for Input Signals Sync Select Signal from the Setup menu during RGB input signal 1 Press to adjust ya 4 R GO Press to exit from adjust mode Setting RGB sync signal Confirm that the input is set to RGB input this setting is valid only for RGB input signal Auto The H and V sync or synchronized signal are automatically selected If both input it is selected the H and V sync on G Uses a synchronized signal on the Video G signal which is input from the G connector VBS Uses a synchronized signal of Composite Sync input which is input from the HD connector H Freq kHz V Freq Hz Displays the H Horizontal V Vertical frequencies This display is valid only for RGB PC and DVI input signal Display range Horizontal Vertical 15 110 kHz 48 120 Hz ff English UK OSD Language J Press ACTION m button Signal RGB Sync 4 Auto D Off PNR Off H Freq 33 8 kHz V Freq 60 0 Hz Sync Sync onG Sync k VBS H Freq 33 8 kHz V Freq 60 0 Hz 37 Options Adjustments 1 r Press to display the Setup menu ale 2 Press to select OSD Language A C3 CO CE gt A YAE a EDE 6 3 SURROUND 9 ee Press and hold until the Options menu is d
34. ect Y Set button OFF eI Press the aes button on the remote control to turn the Plasma Display off Power Indicator Red standby OY Ss 4 gt Press the button on the remote control to turn the Plasma Display on v 6 POS SIZE PICTURE SOUND SET UP Coe z 7 m INPUT _ Power Indicator Green VOL Turn the power to the Plasma Display off by pressing the I switch on the i unit when the Plasma Display is on or in standby mode Note 6 During operation of the power management function the power indicator turns 9 orange in the power off state Cel fo fe 12 Initial selections Selecting the input signal Select the input signals to be connected by installing the optional Terminal Boards INPUT amp _ Press to select the input signal to be played back from Ors o the equipment which has been connected to the Plasma TOR Display i a POS SIZE PICTURE SETUP Input signals will change as follows 1i TH 37PWD8WK S EPERE co UE INPUT2 gt PC IN 5 ca 6J E e TH 42PWD8WK S TH 42PHD8WK S TH 50PHD8WK S 6 i INPUT1 gt INPUT2 gt INPUT3 gt PC IN 7 Notes e Selecting is also possible by pressing the INPUT button on the unit e Input terminal will not be selected if the terminal board is not installed into the SLOT e Select to match the signals from the source connected to the component RGB input terminal
35. eeeeeeeeeeeeee 31 COMME CUOINS isocce i ccesncenctccesczecpes ceneesexceedecceccxesetennceeetecr 8 Customizing the Input labels 1 0 0 eeeeeees 31 PC Input Terminals connection 0 ceeeeeeees 9 Setup for MULTI DISPLAY ccceeeeeeeeeeeeees 32 SERIAL Terminals Connection 0 cccccceeeeeees 10 How to Setup MULTI DISPLAY ee 32 AV CONNECTION ooo eee eeeeeeeeeeeetee tee eeeneeeeteeenaeeeeeeenaas 11 How to set the display location number Power On Offiscsisscccctsccscccccssvsctccceseesececcssevssceesesveeii 12 for each Plasma Display occire 33 Initial selections cceeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeneeees 13 Option F for MULTI DISPLAY asosio essani 33 Selecting the input Signal eaeeseeseeessrrreseessess 13 ID Remote Control Function ccceeeetteeeeeeeeee 34 Selecting the On Screen Menu Language 13 Setup for Input Signals cccccceesseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 35 Basic Controls iicccccccrsisccecescasceassecsessctscesssstseseccsscene 14 Component RGB in select cccceeeeteteeees 35 On Screen Menu Displays cccsssseeeseeeenees 16 SDV CoP ite livia cciievaenccvevteesccecteeesinnvienannertssaacees 35 ASPECT Control wicccscccccecccssscccccasssecccecssecnecccssscievss 18 Colour system Panasonic Auto cece 36 Adjusting Pos Size wo cceseesceseeseeeeeeeeeeeneeseeseenens 19 Cinema reality P NR cc ceeeeeeeeeeseeeeteeeeeeene
36. en modes Off lt gt PC lt gt INPUT1 lt gt INPUT2 lt gt INPUT3 Adjusts the input signal when TV is turned on Notes e Only the adjusted signal is displayed see page 13 e Signal can be displayed when the Terminal board is installed e This menu is available only when INPUT lock is Off VOL Press button to adjust the volume when TV is turned on Off lt gt On Off Sets normal volume On Sets your preferred volume Notes e When Maximum VOL level is On the volume can only be adjusted between 0 and your maximum range e You can hear the changed volume regardless of your volume setting before opening the options menu if you adjust the volume when Initial VOL level is On and cursor is on the menu VOL Press lt button to adjust the maximum volume Sets auto maximum volume On Sets your preferred maximum volume Notes e If the Maximum VOL level is set lower than the Initial VOL level the Initial VOL level automatically becomes the same as the Maximum VOL level e The volume display can go up to 63 regardless of the settings e You can hear the changed volume regardless of your volume setting before opening the options menu if you adjust the volume when Maximum VOL level is On and cursor is on the menu Options Adjustments Options Enable On Off Of 0 Off Advanced PIP Display size Opti
37. ess or gt button to switch between modes m gt Normal lt gt Cool lt gt Warm lt Zz g Normalise Black extension Input level W B High R W B High B W B Low R Colour Management On W B Low B Gamma Enables vivid colour adjustment automatically AGC i SRN Advanced settings Off Displays images with settings of the Picture menu Helpful Hint O EMES Normalisation While the Picture menu is displayed if either the N button on the remote control is pressed at any time or the ACTION W button is pressed during Normalise then all adjustment values are returned to the factory settings 22 Picture Adjustments i e Colour and Tint settings cannot contrast A gt be adjusted for RGB PC and DVI Less More density for the room input signal Adjusts for easier viewing of dark You can change the level of each Brightness lt gt pictures such as night scenes and function Contrast Brightness Colour Barken Brigmer black hair Tint Sharpness for each Picture Mode Less More dynamic and cinema respectively 3 are memorized separately for each lt gt The Tint setting can be adjusted for NTSC signal only during AV S Video input signal In Contrast there is not a noticeable change even when contrast is increased with a bright picture or reduced with a dark picture Advanced settings tem eect
38. f D Press to select On or Off OSD Language English UK On lt gt Off 2 gt gt Press to exit from Setup Note Power management and Auto power off are effective during normal viewing one picture screen only Customizing the Input labels This function can change the label of the Input signal to be displayed Press to select Input label N Signal Component RGB in select E Press to change the Input label k 4 a p Input label Power save Standby save z Power management Auto power off OSD Language English UK Note While selecting an Input signal through Optional Terminal Board connected to Slot1 Slot2 and Slot3 the Input label will depend on each Optional Terminal Board Input labels for Slot1 Slot2 Slot3 and mini D sub Slot1 Input INPUT1 VIDEO1 COMPONENT1 RGB1 DIGITAL1 PC1 DVD1 CATV1 VCR1 STB1 Slot2 Input INPUT2 VIDEO2 COMPONENT2 RGB2 DIGITAL2 PC2 DVD2 CATV2 VCR2 STB2 Slot3 Input INPUT3 VIDEO3 COMPONENT3 RGB3 PC3 DVD3 CATV3 VCR3 STB3 PC Mini D sub input PC COMPONENT RGB DVD STB 31 Setup for MULTI DISPLAY By lining up Plasma Displays in groups of 4 9 or 16 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 group of 4 2 x 2 F
39. gnals which are above or below the specified frequency range Signal Names for Mini D sub 15P Connector Pin No Signal Name Pin No Signal Name Pin No Signal Name Pin Layout for PC Input Terminal R Pr Cr GND Ground GND Ground G Y GND Ground SDA B Ps CB GND Ground HD SYNC GND Ground NC not connected VD GND Ground GND Ground SCL Connections SERIAL Terminals connection The SERIAL terminal is used when the Plasma Display is controlled by a computer COMPUTER 0000 G 00000 f SERIAL RS 232C Straight cable Pin layout for RS 232C Notes e Use the RS 232C cable to connect the computer to the Plasma Display e The computer shown is for example purposes only e Additional equipment and cables shown are not supplied with this set 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 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 programming language software Refer to the documentation for the computer application for details Communicat
40. h Mode Off 6 15 12 30 Side panel m D 7 Wobbling ojjj Off 2 R G Press to exit from Screensaver Notes To reduce the occurrence of after images set the Side panel to High e The side panels may flash alternate black white depending on the picture being shown on the screen Using Cinema mode will reduce such flashing 30 Reduces power consumption e Power save e Standby save e Power management e Auto power off yN When this function is turned On luminous level of the Plasma Display is suppressed so power consumption is reduced When this function is turned On power consumption of the microcomputer is reduced during power supply standby see page 12 14 15 so standby power of the set is reduced The unit power supply is turned On or Off depending on whether or not there is a signal during PC input mode This function is enabled when it is turned On Only during input from PC MiniD sub terminal Equipment power supply is turned Off when there is no signal When this is set to On the power supply of the unit goes Off 10 minutes after the input signals stop This function is effective for input signals except input from PC Mini D sub terminal Press to select Power save lt a gt Standby save Power management Auto power off Signal Component RGB in select RGB Input label PC Power save off Standby save Power management Auto power of
41. he clamper 3 Slide up the clamper and fix the AC cord plug securely 4 Insert the point of the fixed clamper into the small hole on the lower right of the back cover as necessary When loosen the clamper 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 R Au L x VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT S VIDEO IN AV To secure cables connected to Terminals wrap the cable fixing band around them then pass the pointed end through the locking block as shown in the figure While ensuring there is sufficient slack in cables to minimize stress especially in the power cord firmly bind all cables with the supplied fixing band To tighten To loosen AV Terminals see page 11 Notes Optional Terminal Board Insert Slot covered From EXTERNAL monitor terminal on Computer see page 9 From SERIAL Terminal on Computer see page 10 Optional Terminal Board Insert Slot covered e At factory shipment Terminal board is installed in SLOT 1 only e TH 37PWD8WK S have two slots only 8 Connections PC Input Terminals connection COMPUTER Conversion adapter if necessary Mini D sub 15p H RGB i PC cable n mael Audio Stereo plug Co
42. he slot power Auto Power is transmitted to the slot power only when main power is on On Power is transmitted to the slot power when main power is on or in the standby state Note In some cases power is transmitted to the slot power when main power is on or in the standby state regardless of the slot power setting Options Off timer function Enable Press lt or gt button to switch between modes Off lt gt PC lt gt INPUT1 lt gt INPUT2 lt gt INPUT3 Locks the input switch operation Notes e Only the adjusted signal is displayed see page 13 e Signal can be displayed when the Terminal board is installed e Input switch can be used when this is set to Off e In two screen display mode if anything other than Off is set the value will be fixed as the value input in the single screen display mode Press lt or gt button to switch between modes Off lt gt On Off Nullify all the settings adjusted On Sets the colour temperature for TV studio Note Valid only when the low is set as colour temperature on screen adjustment Options Adjustments Press lt or gt button to switch between modes On lt _ gt Off On Displays all the following on screen e Power on display e Input signal switch display No signal display Mute and the remaining time of off timer after was pressed Off Hides all the items above from view Press lt or gt button to switch betwe
43. ion parameters RS 232C Conversion cable Signal level RS 232C compliant D sub 9 pin female Details Synchronization method Asynchronous RXD Baud rate 9600 bps TXD Parity None GND Character length 8 bits Non use Stop bit 1 bit Flow control Shorted NC Basic format for control data Command The transmission of control data from the computer Command Parameter Control details starts with a STX signal followed by the command PON None Power ON the parameters and lastly an ETX signal in that order POF None Power OFF If there are no parameters then the parameter signal f ayL a Volume 00 63 does not need to be sent 0 Audio mute OFF AMT 1 Audio mute ON STX c1 c2 c3 P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 ETX ins inputseleci saaie Colon Parameter s End SL1 Slot1 input Start 3 character 1 5 bytes 03h SL2 Slot2 input 02h command 3 bytes SL3 Slot3 input PC input Notes Screen mode select toggle If multiple commands are transmitted be sure to wait 4 3 for the response for the first command to come from Zoom this unit before sending the next command 16 9 e If an incorrect command is sent by mistake this Just unit will send an ER401 command back to the Panasonic Auto computer With the power off this display responds to PON command only 10 AV connection Example of input signal source S VIDEO VCR o0 CAMCORDER Note Connections RFAUDIO L VIDE
44. isplayed amp Lol L 4 Press to select your preferred menu i aA Press lt or gt button to switch between modes Off lt gt MENU amp ENTER lt On gt oF All the buttons at the bottom of the main unit can be used MENU amp ENTER 5 Press to adjust the menu Locks and buttons on bottom face of main unit MENU ENTER m Po ON 4m on Press to confirm M z Press to exit from Options menu Options Off timer function Onscreen displa Initial INDI IT Options Button lock Remocon User level ID select Slot power Press lt or gt button to switch between modes Enable lt gt Disable Enable Switches the Off timer function On Disable Switches the Off timer function Off Note When Disable is set the Off timer is cancelled 38 On Locks all the button on bottom face of main unit Press lt or gt button to switch between modes Off lt gt User1 lt gt User2 lt gt User3 Off You can use all of the buttons on the remote control User1 OFF INPUT a NET al You can only use co 2 DBC 0 SURROUND Ge G 2 buttons on the remote control User2 You can only use buttons on the remote control User3 Locks all the buttons on remote control Press lt or gt button to switch between modes Off lt gt Auto lt gt On Off Power is not transmitted to t
45. it repaired at your local Panasonic dealer If the Plasma Display is not going to be used for any prolonged length of time unplug the power supply plug from the wall outlet E 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 supply plug from the wall outlet e If you continue to use the 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 Plasma Display yourself is extremely dangerous and shall never be done If water or foreign objects get inside the Plasma Display if the Plasma Display is dropped or if the cabinet becomes damages disconnect the power supply plug immediately e A short circuit may occur which could cause fire Contact your local Panasonic dealer for any repairs that need to be made Safety Precautions CAUTION E When using the Plasma Display Do not bring your hands face or objects close to the ventilation holes of the Plasma Display e Heated air comes out from the ventilation holes at the top of 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 Plasma Disp
46. lay e If the Plasma Display is moved while some of the cables are still connected the cables may become damaged and fire or electric shock could result Disconnect the power supply plug from the wall socket 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 If dust built up on the power cord plug the resultant humidity can damage the insulation which could result in fire Pull the power cord plug out from the wall outlet and wipe the mains lead with a dry cloth This Plasma Display radiates infrared rays therefore it may affect other infrared communication equipment Install your infrared sensor in a place away from direct or reflected light from your Plasma Display Cleaning and maintenance The front of the display panel has been specially treated Wipe the panel surface gently using only a cleaning cloth or a soft lint free cloth e If 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 damaged Furthermore avoid contact with volatile substances such as insect sprays solvents and thinner other
47. nes 36 MOET PIP oicc EA 20 OVI e O A 37 Advanced PIP occian 21 H Freq KHZ V Freq HZ esseere 37 Picture AdjUStMents cccceeeeeeeseeseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 22 Options Adjustments ccceeeseeeeeeeeseeeeeeeeeeeeeeenees 38 Advanced settings cccececeeeeeeeteeeeeeenteeeeeeenaes 23 Shipping Condition sssisssssisisssssssssrrrssssrissssssnisssasas 41 Sound Adjustment ersin 24 Troubleshooting serssiinrsssnnsnnnrn 42 MUG E E E A E A E die gieas 24 VIDEO COMPONENT RGB PC input signals 43 Digital ZO OWN ie ccc Gece a 25 SPCC IPI CATIONS ossiani EE a 44 PRESENT TIME Setup Set up TIMER 005 26 PRESENT TIME Setup ccceeesseeeeeeessereeeeenaes 26 Set up TIMER wisssescstecceeetvaetnaninen niiiiaeatenss 27 Important Safety Notice WARNING 1 To prevent damage which may result in fire or shock hazard do not expose this appliance to dripping or splashing Do not place containers with water flower vase cups cosmetics etc above the set including on shelves above etc No naked flame sources such as lighted candles should be placed on above the set 2 To prevent electric shock do not remove cover No user serviceable parts inside Refer servicing to qualified service personnel 3 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 una
48. nnect a cable which matches the audio output terminal on the computer Notes e Due to space limitations occasionally you may have trouble connecting Mini D sub 15P cable with ferrite core to PC input Terminal Computer signals which can be input are those with a horizontal scanning frequency of 15 to 110 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 The display resolution is a maximum of 640 x 480 dots TH 37PWD8WK S TH 42PWD8WkK S 768 x 768 dots TH 42PHD8WK S 1 024 x 768 dots TH SOPHD8WK S when the aspect mode is set to 4 3 and 852 x 480 dots TH 37PWD8WK S TH 42PWD8WK S 1 024 x 768 dots TH 42PHD8WK S 1 366 x 768 dots TH SOPHD8WkK S 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 The PC input terminals are DDC1 2B compatible If the computer being connected is not DDC1 2B compatible you will need to make setting changes to the computer at the time of connection Some PC models cannot be connected to the set There is no need to use an adapter for computers with DOS V compatible Mini D sub 15P terminal The computer shown in the illustration is for example purposes only e Additional equipment and cables shown are not supplied with this set e Do not set the horizontal and vertical scanning frequencies for PC si
49. ntrol ID when you want to use this remote control on one of several different TVs NORMAL 4 ID 41 Switch G5 to on the right side 2 Press the button on the remote control 3 Press one of 9 0 for the tens digit setting eA 13 MULTI PIP cm amy Panasonic 4 Press one of 9 0 for the units digit setting aaus ns Notes The numbers in 2 3 and 4 should be set up quickly e Adjustable ID number range is 0 99 If a number button is pressed more than two times the first two numbers become the ID number for the remote control ID remote control button operation VOL The operation is the same as normal remote control except for the button ID Cancellation Press button on remote control This has the same effect as pressing the Co 0 buttons at the same time Notes Set the Remote ID On to operate the ID remote control see page 40 If remote ID is set to On you can use the remote control without identical ID number during option menu display see page 40 The ID remote control cannot be used when ID select is set to anything other than 0 and the remote control ID is not the same as the ID select number see page 40 34 Setup for Input Signals Component RGB in select Select to match the signals from the source connected to the Component RGB input terminals Y Ps Pr signals gt Component R G B HD VD signals gt RGB 1 SE
50. ode 4 __ Time Designation D Interval 6 15 Periodic Time 6 15 12 30 Operating Time 12 30 High Side panel High Off Wobbling Off Peak limit o Off Off PRESENT TIME 99 99 White bar scroll Mode Off 6 15 12 30 High Off Off fe a o Press to select Start Time Finish Time A When Time Designation is selected Press to select Periodic Time Operating Time 4 a P When Interval is selected Sciensaves PRESENT TIME 99 99 Press to setup White bar scroll 7 gt button Forward Mode PEE d Notes lt button Back e Pressing or gt button once changes the Time 1 minute High However switching occurs every 15 minutes when Periodic Time is selected e Pressing lt or gt button continuously changes the Time by 15 minutes Screensaver Screensaver PRESENT TIME 99 99 PRESENT TIME 99 99 Start Start Function White bar scroll White bar scroll Time Designation Mode Interval Screensaver White bar scroll Mode Interval Operating Time High Off Peak limit off PRESENT TIME 99 99 Start Time Finish Time Side panel High wobbling of Peak limit of Note Timer function will not work unless PRESENT TIME is set Reduces screen after image These functions prevent the occurrence of an after image on the display when turned ON Wobbling Automatically shifts the display image at a dot level pitch therefore unnoticeable to th
51. ons Button lock Remocon User level V Installation Rotate Press lt or gt button to switch between modes Off lt gt On Off Does not rotate the image On Rotates the image 180 degrees Press lt or gt button to switch between modes Off lt gt On Off Sets fan to the horizontal installation mode On Sets fan to the vertical installation mode Notes e This functions when display is turned on e This mode is available for TH 42PHD8WK S TH 50PHD8WK S e Vertical installation is available for TH 42PWD8WkK S without this mode setting e Turn up the power switch for the upward direction when you set Display vertically Press lt or gt button to switch between modes Off lt gt On Sets the panel ID Control Off Disables external control by the ID On Enables the external control by the ID Normalization Press lt or gt button to switch between modes Off lt On Off Sets normal two screen display mode see page 20 On Sets Advanced PIP mode see page 21 Notes e When INPUT lock is On you cannot use all the two screen display functions amp buttons are unavailable during Advanced PIP mode operation Press lt or gt button to switch between modes Off lt gt On Adjusts the image display size on screen Off Sets the normal image display size on screen On Sets the image display size approximately 95 of the normal image display
52. s see page 35 e In 2 screen display the same input mode cannot be selected for the main picture and sub picture Guat C gt Press to display the Setup menu Press to select the OSD Language N Sere E Press to select your preferred language Ke A 4 CRIES ED E Selectable languages English UK T Deutsch bw yy ee g Component RGB in select RGB Fran ais inputi O Italiano of Espa ol of ENGLISH US Off chy eal Of ee aa AAS amp Japanese Pycckuin Russian 13 Basic Controls Remote control sensor Volume Adjustment d Volume Up Down When the menu screen is displayed press to move the cursor up es mHazewos _ J press to move the cursor down see page 16 os ry atl it G i INPUT MENU WVOL lu ENTERS Enter Aspect button see page 16 18 MENU Screen ON OFF Each time the MENU button is pressed the menu screen will switch see page 16 r gt Normal Viewing gt Picture gt Setup Sound lt Pos Size lt _ Main Power On Off Switch Power Indicator The Power Indicator will light e Power OF F Indicator not illuminated The unit will still consume some power as long as the power cord is still inserted into the wall outlet INPUT button
53. splayed in a simplified format and it may not be possible to discern details on them satisfactorily Following combinations of two analog signals cannot be displayed simultaneously Component Component Component PC RGB PC RGB Component PC RGB PC RGB e Refer to each board s operating instruction for DVI SDI HDMI s corresponding signals 21 Picture Adjustments 1 PICTURE O Press to display the Picture menu 2 Select to adjust each item O CA Press to select the menu to adjust By NAS A gt Select the desired level by looking at 1 I T the picture behind the menu 4 5 6 z O Picture Normalise Normal Picture Mode foe Normal EE Cinema lt gt Dynamic Normal For viewing in standard evening lighting environments This menu selects the normal levels of Brightness and Contrast Press or gt button to switch between modes O Picture F Dynamic White balance For viewing in brighter environments i This menu selects higher than normal levels of Brightness and Contrast Cinema aaa Press to enter Note lt z gt Advanced settings If you would like to change the picture and colour of the selected Picture menu to something else adjust using the Advanced settings On items in the Picture menu see next page Enables fine picture adjustment at a professional level see next page Advanced settings Pr
54. stability which could result in the possibility of injury All of the following accessories are manufactured by Matsushita Electric Industrial Co Ltd SPCAKSIS upane TY SP37P8W K TH 37PWD8Wk TY SP37P8W S TH 37PWD8WS TY SP42P8W K TH 42PWD8WkK TH 42PHD8Wk TY SP42P8W S TH 42PWD8WS TH 42PHD8WS TY SP50P8W K TH 50PHD8Wk TY SP50P8W S TH 50PHD8WS Pedestal esses sensatscecsnde lectgauisiensdesanalicasnedinceaesneess TY ST07 K TH 37PWD8WK TH 42PWD8WK TH 42PHD8WkK TH 50PHD8Wk TY ST08 K TH 37PWD8WK TH 42PWD8WK TH 42PHD8Wk TH 50PHD8Wk TY ST08 S TH 37PWD8WS TH 42PWD8WS TH 42PHD8WS TH 50PHD8WS Wall Staden TY ST42PW1 MOBIS Sta Ndien Er TY ST42PF3 except TH 37PWD8WK S e Wall hanging bracket vertical 0 esses TY WK42PV7 TY WK37PV3 TH 37PWD8WkK S e Wall hanging bracket angled eeeeeeeeee TY WK42PR7 e Wall hanging bracket drawer type 0 ee TY WK42DR1 except TH 37 PWD8WK S e Ceiling hanging bracket 0 ceeeeeeeeeeeteeeeeeeeee TY CE42PS7 e BNC Component Video Terminal Board TY 42TM6A e BNC Composite Video Terminal Board TY 42TM6B SCART Terminal Board cccceteeeteeeeeeeee TY FB8SC e RCA Component Video Terminal Board TY 42TM6Z e RCA Composite Video Terminal Board TY 42TM6V e RGB Digital Terminal Board eee TY 42TM6D e RGB Active Through Terminal Board 205 TY 4
55. the location of the sub picture will be moved t 4 Notes e This button is effective only in the picture in picture e The sub picture may be hidden by the on screen display depending on its position Notes e Sound output is from the picture which is selected in Audio OUT PIP See page 24 e In 2 screen display the same input mode cannot be selected for the main picture and sub picture e The main picture and sub picture are processed by different circuits resulting in a slight difference in the clarity of the pictures There may also be a difference in the picture quality of the sub picture depending on the type of signals displayed on the main picture and depending on the 2 picture display mode Due to the small dimensions of the sub pictures these sub pictures cannot be shown in detail e Computer screen picture is displayed in a simplified format and it may not be possible to discern details on them satisfactorily e Following combinations of two analog signals cannot be displayed simultaneously Component Component Component PC RGB PC RGB Component PC RGB PC RGB 20 Advanced PIP 4 SET UP E 3 Press to display the Setup menu peas 2 Press to select OSD Language A POS SIZE PICTA OND SETUP CICE gt i M 3 SURROUND 6 3 ee j Press and hold until the Options menu is displayed E TUE 4 Press to select Advanced PIP Oa gt
56. ttom left and right and at least 6 cm at the rear Safety Precautions E When using the Plasma Display The 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 Plasma Display to overheat which can cause fire or damage to the Plasma Display Do not stick any foreign objects into the Plasma Display e Do not insert any metal or flammable objects into the ventilations holes or drop them onto the 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 Plasma Display For any inspection adjustment and repair work please contact your local Panasonic dealer Securely insert the power supply plug as far as it will go e If the plug is not fully inserted heat may be generated which could cause fire If the plug is damaged or the wall socket is loose they shall not be used Do not handle the power supply plug with wet hands e Doing so may cause electric shocks Do not do anything that may damage the power cable When disconnecting the power cable pull on the plug body 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
57. unctioning This Plasma Display uses special image processing Hence a slight time lag may occur between image and audio depending on the type of input signal However this is not a malfunction Plasma Display panel Symptoms Check The screen darkens slightly when bright pictures with minimal movements are shown The screen will darken slightly when photos still images of a computer or other pictures with minimal movements are shown for an extended period This is done to reduce after image on the screen and the shortening of the screen s service life It is normal and not indicative of malfunctioning It takes a while for the picture to appear The unit digitally processes the various signals in order to reproduce esthetically pleasing images As such it sometimes takes a few moments for the picture to appear when the power has been turned on when the input has been switched or when the images for the main picture and sub picture on the two screens are swapped The edges of the images flicker Due to the characteristics of the system used to drive the panel the edges may appear to flicker in the fast moving parts of the images This is normal and not indicative of malfunctioning The brightness on both sides of images in the 4 3 mode changes When viewing the side panels at the High or Mid setting the brightness on both sides may change depending on the kind of program shown This is norm
58. ure 0 C 40 C Humidity 20 80 Applicable signals Colour System NTSC PAL PAL60 SECAM Modified NTSC Scanning format 525 480 60i 60p 625 575 50i 50p 750 720 60p 50p 1125 1080 60i 50i 24p 25p 30p 24sF SMPTE274M 1250 1080 50i PC signals VGA SVGA XGA SXGA UXGA compressed Horizontal scanning frequency 15 110 kHz Vertical scanning frequency 48 120 Hz nnection terminals AV VIDEO IN OUT BNC 1 0 Vp p 75 ohm or high impedance S VIDEO IN MINI DIN 4PIN Y 1 Vp p 75 ohm C 0 286 Vp p 75 ohm AUDIO IN RCA PIN JACK x 2 0 5 Vrms high impedance HIGH DENSITY MINI D SUB 15PIN R G B 0 7 Vp p 75 ohm HD VD 1 0 5 0 Vp p high impedance AUDIO IN M3 JACK 0 5 Vrms high impedance SERIAL EXTERNAL CONTROL TERMINAL D SUB 9PIN RS 232C COMPATIBLE SPEAKERS 6 Q 16W 8 W 8 W 10 THD Accessories Supplied Remote Control Transmitter EUR7636070R Batteries 2 x R6 Size Fixing bands TMME203 or TMME187 x 2 Dimensions W x H x D 920 mm x 550 mm x 89 mm 1 020 mm x 610 mm x 89 mm Pacer exclusive of protruding portion exclusive of protruding portion Mass weight main unit only approx 25 0 kg net approx 29 5 kg net with speakers approx 29 0 kg approx 33 5 kg Note Design and specifications are subject to change without notice Mass and dimensions shown are approximate 44 Specifications Uti TH 42PHD8WK S TH 50
59. values are returned to the factory settings Mute Useful when answering the phone or receiving unexpected visitors 8K 3 Press to mute the sound Press again to reactivate sound Sound is also reactivated when power is turned off or volume level is changed 24 Digital Zoom This displays an enlargement of the designated part of the displayed image 1 Display the Operation Guide MOVE Press to access Digital Zoom ZOOM The Operation Guide will be displayed During Digital Zoom only the following buttons can be operated Remote control Unit INPUT MENU l VOL t a ENTER E VOL button SURROUND button OFF TIMER button 2 Select the area of the image to be enlarged Press on the enlargement location to select The cursor will move e coer N Ea D 3 Select the magnification required for the enlarged display Each time this is pressed the magnification factor changes This is shown in the image being displayed x2 3 x4 hi X gt E 4 Return to normal display quit Digital Zoom R QG Press to exit from the Digital Zoom Notes e When power goes OFF including Off Timer operation Digital Zoom terminates The Digital Zoom function cannot be selected while in the following operation state Multi viewer Pictur
60. wise the quality of the surface may be adversely affected If the cabinet becomes dirty wipe it with a soft dry cloth e If 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 Plasma Display If water droplets get inside the unit operating problems may result e Avoid contact with volatile substances such as insect sprays solvents and thinner 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 Accessories Accessories Suppl Check that you have the accessories and items shown v Operating Instruction book Remote Control Transmitter EUR7636070R Panasonic Power supply cord Remote Control Batteries Requires two R6 batteries 1 Turn the transmitter face down 2 Install the batteries as shown in the Press and slide off the battery battery compartment Polarity or cover must match the markings in the compartment For frequent remote control users replace old batteries with Alkaline batteries for longer life Precaution on battery use
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