Panasonic TH-42PHD6, TH-42PWD6, TH-37PWD6, TH-50PHD6 User Manual

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Operating Instructions
PLASMA DISPLAY
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Model No.
TH-37PWD6 TH-42PWD6
High Definition Plasma Display
Model No.
TH-42PHD6 TH-50PHD6
Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read these instructions completely . Please keep this manual for future reference.
English
TQBC0570
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WARNING
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover or back. No user-serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.
The lightning flash with arrow-head within a triangle is intended to tell the user that parts inside the product are a risk of electric shock to persons.
WARNING: To prevent damage which may result in fire or shock hazard, do not expose this apparatus to rain
or moisture. Do not place containers with water (flower vase, cups, cosmetics, etc.) above the set. (including on shelves above, etc.)
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 grounding pin on the power plug. This apparatus is equipped with a three pin grounding-type power plug. This plug will only fit a grounding-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 grounding plug.
The exclamation point within a triangle is intended to tell the user that important operating and servicing instructions are in the papers with the appliance.
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Important Safety Instructions

1) Read these instructions. All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the appliance is operated.
2) Keep these instructions. The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference.
3) Heed all warnings. All warnings on the appliance and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.
4) Follow all instructions. All operating and use instructions should be followed.
5) Do not use this apparatus near water. For example, near a bathtub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, and the like.
6) Clean only with dry cloth. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a dry cloth for cleaning.
7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturers instructions. Slots and Openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating. The openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface.
8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. This product should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturers instructions have been adhered to.
9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
10) Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
11) Only use attachments / accessories specified by the Manufacturer.
12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart / apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the appliance and cart combination to overturn.
13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time. This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power-line surges.
14) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
15) To prevent electric shock, ensure the grounding pin on the AC cord power plug is securely connected.
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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 r ead these Instructions before making any adjustments, and retain them for future reference. Retain your purchase receipt as well, and record 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 Instructions ....................................... 3
FCC STATEMENT ........................................................... 5
Safety Precautions......................................................... 6
Accessories .................................................................... 8
Accessories Supplied.................................................... 8
Remote Control Batteries.............................................. 8
Connections ................................................................... 9
PC Input Terminals connection ................................... 10
SERIAL Terminals connection..................................... 11
AV & COMPONENT connection ................................. 12
RGB signal (R, G, B, HD, VD) ....................................12
Power ON/OFF.............................................................. 13
AC cord conncection................................................... 13
Power ON/OFF ........................................................... 13
Basic Controls.............................................................. 14
On-Screen Menu Displays........................................... 16
Input Signal Selection.................................................. 18
Select the Input Signal ................................................ 18
Selecting the ON-Screen Menu Language ................. 18
ASPECT Controls......................................................... 19
Adjusting PICTURE POSITION/SIZE........................... 20
SOUND Adjustment ..................................................... 21
MUTE .......................................................................... 21
PICTURE Adjustments................................................. 22
ADVANCED SETTINGS .............................................23
PRESENT TIME SETUP/SET UP TIMER .....................24
PRESENT TIME SETUP............................................. 24
SET UP TIMER........................................................... 25
SCREENSAVER (For preventing after-images) ......... 26
Setup of SCREENSAVER Time.................................. 27
Reduces screen after-image....................................... 27
SIDE BAR ADJUST .................................................... 28
Digital Zoom ................................................................. 29
Reduces power consumption ..................................... 30
Customizing the Input labels....................................... 30
SET UP for MULTI DISPLAY ........................................ 31
How to setup MULTI DISPLAY.................................... 31
How to set the Display location number for each Plasma Display............
SET UP for Input Signals............................................. 33
COMPONENT/RGB IN SELECT ................................ 33
3D Y/C FILTER – For NTSC Video images ............................... 33
COLOR SYSTEM / Panasonic AUTO ......................... 34
3:2 PULLDOWN..........................................................34
SYNC ..........................................................................35
H-FREQ. (kHz)/V-FREQ. (Hz) .................................... 35
Troubleshooting........................................................... 36
VIDEO/COMPONENT/RGB/PC input signals ............. 37
Specifications............................................................... 38
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FCC STATEMENT

FCC STATEMENT
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.
FCC CAUTION: Pursuant to 47CFR, Part 15.21 of the FCC rules, any changes or modifications to this monitor not expressly approved by Matsushita Electric Corporation of America could cause harmful interference and would void the user’s authority to operate this device.
Attach the ferrite core:
The ferrite cores provided as a supplied accessory must be used when connecting this Plasma Display to video equipment. (see page 10, 11)
FCC CAUTION: To assure continued compliance and possible undesirable interference, the provided ferrite cores must be used when connecting this plasma display to video equipment; and maintain at least 40 cm of spacing from other peripheral devices. Refer to instructions on pages 10, and 11.
CANADIAN NOTICE:
This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Note:
Do not allow a still picture to be displayed for an extended period, as this can cause 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.
Trademark Credits
VGA is a trademark of International Business Machines Corporation.
Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple Computer, USA.
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.
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Safety Precautions

WARNING
Set up
Do not place the Plasma Display on sloped or unstable surfaces.
The Plasma Display may fall off or tip over.
Do not place any objects on top of the Plasma Display.
If water 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 an Authorized Service Center.
Do not cover the ventilation holes.
Doing so may cause the Plasma Display to overheat, which can cause fire or damage to the Plasma Display.
If using the pedestal (optional accessory), leave a space of 3 15/16” (10 cm) or more at the top, left and right, 2 3/8” cm) or more at the bottom, and 2 3/4 (7 cm) or more at the rear. If using some other setting-up method, leave a space of 3 15/16 (10 cm) or more at the top, bottom, left and right, and 3/4 (1.9 cm) or more at the rear.
Avoid installing this product near electronic equipment that easily receives electromagnetic waves.
It may cause interference in image, sound, etc. In particular, keep video equipment away from this product.
AC Power Supply Cord
The Plasma Display is designed to operate on 120 V AC, 50/60 Hz.
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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.
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.
Do not make any modifications, place heavy objects on, place near hot objects, heat, bend, twist or forcefully pull the
power cable. Doing so may cause damage to the power cable which can cause fire or electric shock. If damage to the cable is suspected, have it repaired at an Authorized Service Center.
If the Plasma Display will not be used for a long period of time, unplug the power cord from the wall outlet.
If problems occur during use
If a problem occurs (such as no picture or no sound), or if smoke or an abnormal odor is detected from the Plasma Display, unplug the power cord immediately.
Continuous use of the Display under these conditions might cause fire or permanent damage to the unit. Have the
Display evaluated at an Authorized Service Center. Services to the Display by any unauthorized personnel are strongly discouraged due to its high voltage dangerous nature.
If water or foreign objects get inside the Plasma Display, if the 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 an Authorized Service Center for any repairs that need to be made.
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Safety Precautions
CAUTION
This Plasma Display is for use only with the following optional accessories. Use with any other type of optional accessories may cause instability which could result in the possibility of injury.
(All of the following accessories are manufactured by Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.)
Speakers .............................................................TY-SP37P5W-K (TH-37PWD6),
Pedestal .............................................................. TY-ST05-K
Wall stand............................................................ TY-ST42PW1
Mobile stand........................................................ TY-ST42PF3 (TH-42PWD6, TH-42PHD6, TH-50PHD6)
Wall-hanging bracket (vertical)............................ TY-WK37PV3 (TH-37PWD6),
Wall-hanging bracket (angled) ............................ TY-WK42PR1 (TH-42PWD6, TH-42PHD6, TH-50PHD6)
Wall-hanging bracket (drawer type) .................... TY-WK42DR1 (TH-42PWD6, TH-42PHD6, TH-50PHD6)
Ceiling unit ...........................................................TY-CE42PS1
BNC Component Video Terminal Board................ TY-42TM6A
BNC Composite Video Terminal Board ................. TY-42TM6B
RCA Component Video Term inal Board............... TY-42TM6Z
RCA Composite Video Term i nal Board ................ TY-42TM6V
RGB (Digital) Terminal Board .............................. TY-42TM6D
RGB Active Through T erminal Board ..................TY -42TM6G
PC Input Terminal Board ...................................... TY-42TM6P
Always be sure to ask a qualified technician to carry out set-up.
TY-SP42P5W-K (TH-42PWD6, TH-42PHD6), TY-SP50P5W-K (TH-50PHD6)
TY-WK42PV1(TH-42PWD6, TH-42PHD6, TH-50PHD6)
When using the Plasma Display
Do not bring your hands, face or objects close to the ventilation holes of the Plasma Display.
Top of the Plasma Display is usually very hot due to the high temperature of exhaust air being released through the
ventilation holes. Burns or personal injuries can happen if any body parts are brought too close. Placing any object near the top of the display could also result in heat damages to the object as well as to the Display if its ventilation holes are blocked.
Be sure to disconnect all cables before moving the Plasma Display.
Moving the Display with its cables attached might damage the cables which, in turn, can cause fire or electric shock.
Disconnect the power plug from the wall outlet as a safety precaution before carrying out any cleaning.
Electric shocks can result if this is not done.
Clean the power cable regularly to prevent it from becoming dusty.
Built-up dust on the power cord plug can increase humidity which might damage the insulation and cause fire. Unplug
the cord from the wall outlet and clean it 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.
If the surface is particularly dirty, soak a soft, lint-free cloth in a weak detergent solution and then wring the cloth to
remove excess liquid. Use this cloth to wipe the surface of the display panel, then wipe it evenly with a dry cloth, of the same type, until the surface is dry. Do not scratch or hit the surface of the panel with fingernails or other hard objects. Furthermore, avoid contact with volatile
substances such as insect sprays, solvents and thinner, otherwise the quality of the surface may be adversely affected.
If the cabinet becomes dirty, wipe it with a soft, dry cloth.
If the cabinet is particularly dirty , soak the cloth in a weak detergent solution and then wring the cloth dry. Use this cloth
to wipe the cabinet, and then wipe it dry with a dry cloth. 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. 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.
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.
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Requires two AA batteries.
1. Turn the transmitter face down. Press and slide off the battery cover.
2. Install the batteries as shown in the battery compartment.
(Polarity + or – must match the
markings in the compartment.)
Two "AA" size
3. Replace the cover and slide in reverse until the lock snaps.
Helpful Hint:
For frequent remote control users, replace old batteries with Alkaline batteries for longer life.
Precaution on battery use
Incorrect installation can cause battery leakage and corrosion that will damage the remote control transmitter.
Observe the following precautions:
1. Batteries should 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 the remote control acts sporadically or stops operating the Plasma Display.
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Connections

When connecting the speakers, be sure to use only the optional accessory speakers. Refer to the speakers Installation Manual for details on speaker installation.
(Example : TH-42PWD6)
Speakers (Optional accessories)
1
SPEAKERS Terminals (R)
AC cord connection (see page 13)
– AC cord fixing
1. Open the clamper.
2. Insert the AC cord and
close the clamper securely.
Clamper
Note: The power plug in the illustration may not be the type fitted to your set.
AC cord
Cable fixing bands
Secure any excess cables with bands as required.
Pass the attached cable fixing band through the clip as shown in the figure.
To secure cables connected to Terminals, wrap the cable fixing band around them then pass 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.
SPEAKERS Terminals (L)
To tighten:
Pull
2
1
2
3. Slide up the clamper and fix the AC cord plug securely.
When loosen the clamper:
To loosen:
Push the catch
1
SLOT1
Optional Terminal Board Insert Slot (covered)
R AUDIO L
IN
A V Terminals (see page12)
2
R AUDIO L
S VIDEO IN
AV
SLOT2 SLOT3
VIDEO OUT
VIDEO IN
COMPONENT/RGB IN and Audio IN Terminals (see page12)
VD HD
COMPONENT/RGB IN
PR/CR/R PB/CB/B
Y/G
From EXTERNAL monitor terminal on Computer (see page 10)
Note: At factory shipment, Terminal boards are installed in SLOT 2 and SLOT 3.
TH-37PWD6 has 2 SLOTs only.
Pull
AUDIO
SERIALPC IN
From SERIAL Terminal on Computer (see page 11)
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PC Input Terminals connection

Notes:
(1) 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.)
(2) The display resolution is a maximum of 640 × 480 dots (TH-37PWD6, TH-42PWD6), 768 × 768 dots (TH-42PHD6),
1,024 × 768 dots (TH-50PHD6) when the aspect mode is set to 4:3, and 852 × 480 dots (TH-37PWD6, TH-42PWD6), 1,024 × 768 dots (TH-42PHD6), 1,366 × 768 dots (TH-50PHD6) 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 DDC1/2B-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) There is no need to use an adapter for computers with DOS/V compatible D-sub 15P terminal. (6) The computer shown in the illustration is for example purposes only. (7) Additional equipment and cables shown are not supplied with this set. (8) Do not set the horizontal and vertical scanning frequencies for PC signals which are above or below the specified
frequency range. (9) Component Input is possible with the pin 1,2,3 of the D-sub 15P Connector.
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Connections

SERIAL Terminals connection

The SERIAL terminal is used when the Plasma Display is controlled by a computer.
COMPUTER
RS-232C Straight cable
Ferrite core (large size) (supplied)
SERIAL
Pin layout for RS-232C
Installing the ferrite core
(Large size)
D-sub 9p
Less than
15
3"
/16
(10 cm)
Notes:
(1) Use the RS-232C cable to connect the computer to the Plasma Display. (2) The computer shown is for example purposes only. (3) Additional equipment and cables shown are not supplied with this set.
The SERIAL terminal 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.
9876
53214
Open
Communication parameters
Signal level
Synchronization method
Baud rate
Parity
Character length
Stop bit
Flow control
RS-232C compliant
Asynchronous
9600 bps
None 8 bits
1 bit
Basic format for control data
The transmission of control data from the computer starts with a STX signal, followed by the command, the parameters, and lastly an ETX signal in that order. If there are no parameters, then the parameter signal does not need to be sent.
STX
Start (02h)
Colon Parameter(s)
3-character command (3 bytes)
(1 - 5 bytes)
ETX:C2C1 C3 P2P1 P3 P4 P5
End (03h)
Notes:
(1) If multiple commands are transmitted, be sure to wait
for the response for the first command to come from this unit before sending the next command.
(2) If an incorrect command is sent by mistake, this unit will
send an “ER401” command back to the computer.
With the power off, this display responds to PON command only.
Command
Command PON POF AVL
AMT IMS
DAM
RS-232C Conversion cable
D-sub 9-pin female
2 3 5
4 • 6
7 8
1 • 9
Parameter None None
**
0 1 None SL1 SL2 SL3 PC1 None NORM ZOOM FULL JUST SELF
Details
R X D T X D
GND
Non use
Shorted
NC
Control details Power ON Power OFF Volume 00 - 63 Audio MUTE OFF Audio MUTE ON Input select (toggle) Slot1 input Slot2 input Slot3 input PC input Screen mode select (toggle) NORMAL (4:3) ZOOM FULL JUST Panasonic AUTO
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Connections
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
Y, PB, PR,
OUT
AUDIO
OUT
SLOT1
R
P
Y
L
R
R
B
R AUDIO L
AUDIO
R AUDIO L
VIDEO OUT
IN
VIDEO IN
S VIDEO IN
AV
SLOT2 SLOT3
VD HD
COMPONENT/RGB IN
PR/CR/R PB/CB/B
Y/G
PC IN
R AUDIO
OUT
L
S VIDEO
OUT
VIDEO
OUT
VIDEO IN
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Power ON/OFF

AC cord connection

Connecting the AC cord plug to the Plasma Display.

Power ON/OFF

VOL
INPUTMENU ENTER
– +
R - STANDBY G POWER ON
Fix the AC cord plug securely to the Plasma Display with the clamper. (See page 9)
Connecting the plug to the Wall Outlet
Press the POWER switch on the Plasma Display to turn the set on : POWER-ON.
Power Indicator : Green
R - STANDBY G POWER ON
TH-42PWD6
Power Indicator
Remote Control Sensor
When the POWER is turned on for the first time, the LANGUAGE selection screen is displayed.
From the second time on, language selection can be done from the setup menu. (see page 18)
Select the desired language using the
and
keys and press the ACTION
button.
SURROUND
VOL
NR
INPUT
OSD LANGUAGE
English (UK
Deutsch Fran ais
Italiano
p
a ol
Es
ENGLISH (US
SELECT
Example: The screen below is displayed for a while after
the Plasma Display is turned on. (setting condition is an example.)
From the second time on, the screen shown
)
)
SET
Press the
below is displayed for a while (setting condition is an example).
PC
NORMAL
button on the remote control to turn the
Plasma Display off.
Power Indicator: Red (STAND-BY)
Press the
button on the remote control to turn the
Plasma Display on.
Power Indicator: Green
T o turn the power for the Plasma Display off, press the on the Plasma Display, when the Plasma Display is on or in standby mode.
switch
Note: During operation of the power management function, the power
indicator turns orange in the power off state.
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Basic Controls

INPUT MENU ENTER
Main Power
R - STANDBY G POWER ON
TH-42PWD6
On/Off Switch
Power Indicator
The Power Indicator will light.
Power-OFF ..Indicator not illuminated (The unit will
still consume some power as long as the power cord
Remote control sensor
MENU Screen ON/OFF
Each time the MENU button is pressed, the menu screen will switch. (see page 16)
is still inserted into the wall outlet.)
Stand-by ....Red
Power-ON .....Green
DPMS............Orange
during operation of PCs screensaver .]
[With PC input signal and
INPUT button (INPUT1, INPUT2, INPUT3 and PC IN Selection)
(see page 18)
C.A.T.S sensor Plasma C.A.T.S (Contrast Automatic Tracking System)
Plasma C.A.T.S automatically senses the ambient light conditions and adjusts the brightness and gradation accordingly, to optimise contrast. (Effective when Picture mode is set to Auto.)
Status button
Press the Status button to display the current system status.
PC
NORMAL
1
Input label
1
2
Aspect mode (see page 19)
2
Off timer
3
The off timer indicator is displayed only when the off
OFF TIMER 90
timer has been set.
3
MULTI PIP
MULTI
Each time pressing this button main picture and sub picture will be displayed as follows bellow.
PIP
Normal Viewing
[Picture and Picture]
Main picture Sub picture
MULTI
PIP
AB
SWAP SWAP SWAP
[Picture out Picture]
Main picture Sub picture
MULTI
PIP
VOL
+
Enter/Aspect button
(see page 16, 19)
Normal Viewing PICTURE SET UP
SOUND PICTURE POS./ SIZE
V olume Adjustment
Volume Up “+” Down “–” When the menu screen is displayed.
+: press to move the cursor up “–”: press to move the cursor down
(see page 16)
N button
(see page 20, 21, 22, 23)
PICTURE button
(see page 22)
[Picture in Picture]
A
Main picture
MULTI
PIP
B
Sub picture
A
B
SWAP
press to swap main picture and sub picture.
SELECT
Press the SELECT button Under main Picture and sub picture display, select the picture which you would like to change input modes.
INPUT
SURROUND
VOL
NR
ZOOM
MOVE
Press the MOVE button Each time the location of the sub picture will be
INPUT
Press to change input signal.
moved.
Notes: (1) This button is effective only in the picture in picture. (2) The sub picture may be hidden by the on screen display,
depending on its position.
Note: Sound output is from the main picture.
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BA
[Example] Main picture label is bright Sub picture label is bright
B
A
B
A
PC1
VIDEO1
A
Input modes switching is possible
Main picture label is changed Sub picture label is changed
B
VIDEO2 VIDEO1
C
B
Picture is changed
SELECT
A
A
PC1
VIDEO1
B
PC1
VIDEO3
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SET UP 1/2
SIGNAL
SCREENSAVER
INPUT LABEL
COMPONENT/RGB-IN SELECT
RGB
RGB1
OSD LANGUAGE
ENGLISH
(US)
POWER SAVE
OFF
STANDBY SAVE
ON
POWER MANAGEMENT
OFF

On-Screen Menu Displays

SET UP 2/2
AUTO POWER OFF
OFF
MULTI DISPLAY SETUP
SET UP TIMER
PRESENT TIME SETUP
The MENU button on the unit can also To PICTURE adjust menu (see page 22)
PICTURE
NORMALIZE PICTURE MENU PICTURE BRIGHTNESS COLOR TINT SHARPNESS COLOR TEMP ADVANCED SETTINGS
NORMAL
STANDARD
25
0 0 0 0
NORMAL
ON
be pressed.
INPUT MENU ENTER
VOL
+
Each time the MENU button is pressed, the menu screen will switch.
Normal Viewing PICTURE SET UP
SOUND PICTURE POS./ SIZE
Press to select .
1
[ from the unit ]
INPUT MENU ENTER
VOL
+
Press to select ON.
Press to enter ADVANCED SETTINGS.
T o ADVANCED SETTINGS (see page 22, 23)
ADVANCED SETTINGS
NORMALIZE BLACK EXTENSION INPUT LEVEL W/B HIGH R W/B HIGH B W/B LOW R W/B LOW B GAMMA AGC
NORMAL
0 0 0
0 0 0 0
2. 2
OFF
To SOUND adjust menu (see page 21)
SOUND
NORMALIZE AUDIO MENU BASS TREBLE BALANCE SURROUND
NORMAL
STANDARD 0 0 0
OFF
INPUT
SURROUND
VOL
NR
PICTURE
MULTI
SWAP SELECT
PIP
PICTURE POS. /SIZE
PC
PLASMA DISPLAY
SOUND
SET UP
ZOOM MOVE
ASPECT
OFF TIMER
1
Press to select.
1
Press to access each adjust
2
2
screen.
To PICTURE POS./SIZE adjust menu (see page 20)
During VIDEO (S VIDEO)” and COMPONENT input signal.
PICTURE POS./SIZE
H-POS H-SIZE V-POS V-SIZE
NORMAL
NORMALIZE
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During RGB/PC and DVI input signal .
PICTURE POS./SIZE NORMALIZE
NORMAL
H-POS H-SIZE V-POS V-SIZE CLOCK PHASE
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On-Screen Menu Display from Remote Control
R
Press to access
2
each adjust screen.
Press the R button to return to previous menu.
To SIGNAL screen for VIDEO (S VIDEO) (see page 33, 34)
Note: SIGNAL setup menu displays a different setting condition for each input signal. (see page 18)
To SIGNAL screen for COMPONENT (see page 34)
To SIGNAL screen for RGB and DVI (see page 35)
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SET UP 1/2
SIGNAL
SCREENSAVER
INPUT LABEL
COMPONENT/RGB-IN SELECT
RGB
RGB1
OSD LANGUAGE
ENGLISH
(US)
POWER SAVE
OFF
STANDBY SAVE
ON
POWER MANAGEMENT
OFF

Input Signal Selection

Select the Input Signal

INPUT
Press the INPUT button to select the input signal to be played back from the equipment which has been connected to the Plasma Display.
Input signals will change as follows:
VOL
INPUTMENU ENTER
–+
R - STANDBY G POWER ON
PC ININPUT1 INPUT2 INPUT3
MENU ENTER
INPUT
VOL
–+
Notes:
(1) Input terminal will not be selected if the terminal board is not installed
into the SLOT.
INPUT
(2) Select to match the signals from the source connected to the
component/RGB input terminals. (see page 33)
SURROUND
(3) In 2 screen display, the same input mode cannot be selected for
the main picture and sub picture.
VOL

Selecting the On-Screen Menu Language

SURROUND
VOL
N
PICTURE
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SOUND
INPUT
SET UP
SET UP
press to display the SET UP menu.
press to select OSD LANGUAGE.
press to select your preferred language.
R
Selectable languages
ENGLISH(UK) Deutsch Français Italiano Español ENGLISH(US)
.......
(Chinese)
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ASPECT Controls

The Plasma Display will allow you to enjoy viewing the picture at its maximum size, including wide screen cinema format picture.
PLASMA DISPLAY
Mode
NORMAL
ZOOM
FULL
JUST
Picture
4
NORMAL
NORMAL will display a 4:3 picture at its standard 4:3
3
4
3
4
16
ZOOM
9
16
FULL
size.
ZOOM mode magnifies the central section of the picture.
16:9 will display the picture at its maximum size but
3
4
3 9
16
JUST
9
with slight elongation.
JUST mode will display a 4:3 picture at its maximum size but with aspect correction applied to the center of the screen 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.
416
Panasonic AUTO
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The display will automatically become enlarged (depending on the picture source), allowing you to view the picture at its maximum size.
Explanation
Panasonic
AUTO
For an elongated image
4
For a 4:3 image
Image is expanded
Panasonic AUTO mode is designed to automatically adjust the aspect ratio to handle a mix of 16:9 and 4:3
Note:
Changes in accordance
3
with the Panasonic AUTO mode setting (see page 34).
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 NORMAL.
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Adjusting PICTURE POSITION/SIZE

Adjusting screen
PICTURE
POS. /SIZE
1
2
During VIDEO (S VIDEO) andCOMPONENT input signal.
PICTURE POS./SIZE NORMALIZE
H-POS H-SIZE V-POS V-SIZE
NORMAL
3
R
Press to display the PICTURE POS./ SIZE menu.
Press to select H-POS/H-SIZE/V-POS/ V -SIZE/CLOCK PHASE.
During RGB/PC and DVI input signal.
PICTURE POS./SIZE NORMALIZE
NORMAL
H-POS H-SIZE V-POS V-SIZE CLOCK PHASE
Press to adjust POS./SIZE.
Press to exit from adjust mode.
INPUT
SURROUND
VOL
N R
PICTURE
MULTI
PIP
PICTURE POS. /SIZE
PC
SOUND
SWAP SELECT MOVE
PLASMA DISPLAY
SET UP
ZOOM
ASPECT
OFF TIMER
Notes:
(1)
Adjustment details are memorized separately for different input signal formats (Adjustments for component signals are memorized for 525 (480) / 60i · 60p, 625 (575) / 50i · 50p, 1125 (1080) / 60i · 50i · 24p · 24sF, 1250 (1080) / 50i, 750 (720) / 60p · 50p each, and RGB/PC/ DVI signals are memorized for each frequency .)
(2) 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.
When the Position Left
H-POS
When the Position Left
H-SIZE
When the Position Left
V-POS
When the Position Left
V-SIZE
CLOCK PHASE
(RGB/PC in Mode)
Flickering and distortion can be eliminated by using the Position Left carry out adjustment.
Helpful Hint ( /
“ ”
“ ”
button is pressed
“ ”
button is pressed
“ ”
button is pressed
“ ”
button is pressed
or Right
“ ”
button to
“ ”
button is pressed
“ ”
button is pressed
“ ”
button is pressed
“ ”
button is pressed
N
NORMALIZE
Normalization)
When the Position Right
When the Position Right
When the Position Right
When the Position Right
While the PICTURE POS./SIZE display is active, if either the N button on the remote control is pressed at any time or the
(ACTION button) is pressed during NORMALIZE, then all adjustment values are returned to the factory settings.
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SOUND Adjustment

SOUND
1
Press to display the Sound menu.
INPUT
Select to adjust each item.
2
BASS
Adjusts low sounds
TREBLE
Adjusts high sounds
BALANCE
Adjusts left and right volumes
SURROUND
Select ON or OFF
Press to select the desired adjustment menu.
Select the desired level by listening to the sound.
SOUND
NORMALIZE AUDIO MENU BASS TREBLE BALANCE SURROUND
NORMAL
STANDARD 0 0 0
OFF
STANDARD
AUTO
SURROUND
VOL
N R
PICTURE
MULTI
PIP
Emits the original sound.
Automatically controls proper volume level.
SOUND
SWAP SELECT MOVE
SET UP
ZOOM
To end adjustments
R
Press the R button
Note:
Press the SURROUND button to directly turn the surround effect ON and OFF. (see page 15) BASS, TREBLE and SURROUND settings are memorized separately for each SOUND mode (STANDARD, AUTO).
Helpful Hint ( /
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 “NORMALIZE”, then all adjustment values are returned to the factory settings.
N
NORMALIZE
Normalization)

MUTE

Useful when answering the phone or receiving visitors.
Press this button to mute the sound. Press again to reactivate sound. Sound is also reactivated when power is turned off or volume level is changed.
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PICTURE Adjustments

1
2
PICTURE
Select to adjust each item.
PICTURE
NORMALIZE PICTURE MENU PICTURE BRIGHTNESS COLOR TINT SHARPNESS COLOR TEMP ADVANCED SETTINGS
NORMAL
Press to display the PICTURE menu.
Press to select the menu to adjust.
Select the desired level by looking at the picture behind the menu.
STANDARD
25
0 0 0 0
NORMAL
ON
Press to select “ON”.
PICTURE
NORMAL
STANDARD
25
0 0 0 0
NORMAL
OFF
Press the left modes.
NORMALIZE PICTURE MENU PICTURE BRIGHTNESS COLOR TINT SHARPNESS COLOR TEMP ADVANCED SETTINGS
or right
button to switch between
AUTO STANDARD CINEMA DYNAMIC
AUTO
Automatically selects the mode that best suits the brightness of the environment.
STANDARD
For viewing in standard (evening lighting) environments. This menu selects the normal levels of BRIGHTNESS and PICTURE.
Press to enter Advanced Settings.
DYNAMIC
For viewing in brighter environments. This menu selects higher than normal levels of
ADVANCED SETTINGS ON Enables fine picture adjustment at a professional level (see next page).
ADVANCED SETTINGS NORMALIZE
BLACK EXTENSION INPUT LEVEL W/B HIGH R W/B HIGH B W/B LOW R W/B LOW B GAMMA AGC
NORMAL
0 0 0
0 0 0 0
2. 2
OFF
ADVANCED SETTINGS OFF
BRIGHTNESS and PICTURE.
CINEMA
Ideal for movies.
Note:
If you would like to change the picture and color of the selected PICTURE menu to something else, adjust using the items in the PICTURE menu. (see next page)
Press the left
or right
button to switch between
modes.
NORMAL COOL WARM
Displays images with settings of the PICTURE menu.
Helpful Hint ( /
N
NORMALIZE
Normalization)
While the PICTURE menu is displayed, if either the N button on the remote control is pressed at any time or the (ACTION button) is pressed during “NORMALIZE”, then all adjustment values are returned to the factory settings.
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PICTURE Adjustments
Item
PICTURE
BRIGHTNESS
COLOR
TINT
SHARPNESS
Note:
In PICTURE, there is nor a noticeable change even when contrast is increased with a bright picture or reduced with a dark picture.
Effect Adjustments
Adjusts the proper picture contrast.
Less More
Adjusts for easier viewing of dark pictures
Darker Brighter
Less More
Reddish Greenish
Less More
such as night scenes and black hair.
Adjusts color saturation.
Adjust for natural flesh tones.
Adjusts picture sharpness.
Notes:
(1)
COLOR and TINT be adjusted for RGB/PC and DVI input signal.
(2) You can change the level of each
function (PICTURE, BRIGHTNESS, COLOR, TINT, SHARPNESS) for each PICTURE menu.
(3) The setting details for STANDARD,
DYNAMIC and CINEMA respectively are memorized separately for each input mode (INPUT1, INPUT2 , INPUT3 and PC IN).
(4) The TINT setting can be adjusted for
NTSC signal only during “VIDEO (S VIDEO)” input signal.
settings cannot

ADVANCED SETTINGS

Item
BLACK
EXTENSION
Effect
Less More
Details
Adjusts the dark shades of the image in gradiation.
(This cannot be adjusted when the input signal is RGB or DVI.)
INPUT LEVEL
W/B HIGH R W/B HIGH B
W/B LOW R W/B LOW B
GAMMA
AGC
Notes:
(1) Carry out “W/B” adjustment as follows.
A Adjust the white balance of the bright sections using the W/B HIGH R and W/B HIGH B settings. B Adjust the white balance of the dark sections using the W/B LOW R and W/B LOW B settings. C Repeat steps A and B to adjust.
Steps A and B affect each others settings, so repeat each step in turn to make the adjustment. (2) The adjustment values are memorized separately for each input mode (INPUT1, INPUT2 , INPUT3 and PC IN). (3) The adjustment range values should be used as an adjustment reference.
Less More
Less More
Less More
Less More
Less More
Down Up
OFF ON
Adjustment of parts which are extremely bright and hard to see.
Adjusts the white balance for light red areas. Adjusts the white balance for light blue areas. Adjusts the white balance for dark red areas. Adjusts the white balance for dark blue areas. S CURVE 2.0
Increases the brightness of dark signal automatically.
2.2
2.5
Helpful Hint ( /
On the remote control unit, while the ADV ANCED SETTINGS menu is displayed, if either the N button is pressed at any time or the factory settings.
(ACTION button) is pressed during NORMALIZE, then all adjustment values are returned to the
N
NORMALIZE
Normalization)
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PRESENT TIME SETUP/SET UP TIMER

SET UP 2/2
AUTO POWER OFF
OFF
MULTI DISPLAY SETUP
SET UP TIMER

PRESENT TIME SETUP

SET UP 1/2
SIGNAL
SCREENSAVER
INPUT LABEL
COMPONENT/RGB-IN SELECT
RGB
RGB1
OSD LANGUAGE
ENGLISH
(US)
POWER SAVE
OFF
STANDBY SAVE
ON
POWER MANAGEMENT
OFF
The timer can switch the Plasma Display ON or OFF. Before attempting Timer Set, confirm the PRESENT TIME OF DAY and
adjust if necessary. Then set POWER ON TIME/POWER OFF TIME.
1
SET UP
Press to display the
INPUT
SURROUND
2
VOL
N
R
SETUP menu screen.
Press to select SET UP TIMER or PRESENT TIME SETUP.
Press to display the SET UP TIMER
PICTURE
SOUND
SET UP
screen or PRESENT TIME SETUP screen.
PRESENT TIME SETUP
Display the PRESENT TIME SETUP screen.
To set up PRESENT TIME, follow the procedure described below.
Press to select PRESENT TIME OF DAY.
1
Press to set up PRESENT TIME OF DAY.
button: Forward
button: Back
PRESENT TIME SETUP
PRESENT TIME OF DAY
SET
PRESENT TIME OF DAY
0 : 00
0 : 00
Notes:
Pressing
Pressing
2
Note:
Set cannot be selected unless PRESENT TIME OF DAY is set.
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“ ” or “ ” “ ” or “ ”
button once changes PRESENT TIME OF DAY 1minute. button continuously changes PRESENT TIME OF DAY by 15 minutes.
Press to select Set.
PRESENT TIME SETUP
SET
PRESENT TIME OF DAY
Press to store PRESENT TIME SETUP.
SET UP
Press to exit from PRESENT TIME SETUP.
PRESENT TIME OF DAY
10 : 00
10 : 00
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SET UP TIMER

Display the SET UP TIMER SCREEN.
PRESENT TIME SETUP/SET UP TIMER
1
Notes:
Pressing
Pressing
2
“ ” or “ ” “ ” or “ ”
Press to select POWER ON TIME/POWER OFF TIME.
Press to set up POWER ON TIME/ POWER OFF TIME.
button: Forward
button: Back
button once changes POWER ON TIME / POWER OFF TIME 1minute. button continuously changes POWER ON TIME / POWER OFF TIME by 15 minutes.
Press to select POWER ON FUNCTION/ POWER OFF FUNCTION.
Press to select ON.
SET UP TIMER
PRESENT TIME OF DAY
POWER ON FUNCTION POWER ON TIME POWER OFF FUNCTION
POWER OFF TIME
SET UP TIMER
PRESENT TIME OF DAY
POWER ON FUNCTION
POWER ON TIME
POWER OFF FUNCTION
POWER OFF TIME
2 : 30
OFF
0 : 00
OFF
0 : 00
2 : 30
ON
6 : 00
ON
23 : 15
3
Note:
Timer function will not work unless PRESENT TIME OF DAY is set.
R
Press twice to exit from SETUP.
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SCREENSAVER (For preventing after-images)

SET UP 1/2
SIGNAL
SCREENSAVER
INPUT LABEL
COMPONENT/RGB-IN SELECT
RGB
RGB1
OSD LANGUAGE
ENGLISH
(US)
POWER SAVE
OFF
STANDBY SAVE
ON
POWER MANAGEMENT
OFF
SCREENSAVER
FUNCTION MODE
WHITE BAR SCROLL
OFF
0 : 00 0 : 00
SIDE BAR ADJUST
BRIGHT
WOBBLING
OFF
PEAK LIMIT
OFF
START
10 : 00
SCREENSAVER
FUNCTION MODE
WHITE BAR SCROLL
OFF
0 : 00 0 : 00
SIDE BAR ADJUST
BRIGHT
WOBBLING
OFF
PEAK LIMIT
OFF
START
10 : 00
SCREENSAVER
FUNCTION MODE
WHITE BAR SCROLL
ON
0 : 00 0 : 00
SIDE BAR ADJUST
BRIGHT
WOBBLING
OFF
PEAK LIMIT
OFF
START
10 : 00
Do not display a still picture, especially in 4:3 mode, for any length of time. If the display must remain on, a SCREENSAVER should be used.
1
SET UP
Press to display the SETUP menu screen.
Press to select the SCREENSAVER.
2
Press to select the SCREENSAVER screen.
NEGATIVE / SCROLL selection
3
MODE selection
Press to select the FUNCTION.
Press to select the desired function. WHITE BAR SCROLL NEGATIVE
WHITE BAR SCROLL : A white bar will scroll from left to right. NEGATIVE : A negative image will be displayed on the screen.
PRESENT TIME OF DAY
ST AR T TIME FINISH TIME
4
START setting
5
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Press to select the MODE.
Press to select each mode items.
ST AR T TIME FINISH TIME
PRESENT TIME OF DAY
OFF
INTERVAL : Operates when SHOW DURATION and SAVER DURATION are set
up and those times arrive.
TIME OF DAY : Operates when START TIME and FINISH TIME are set up and those
times arrive.
ON : Operates when START is selected and the (ACTION) is pressed.
When the Mode is set to ON, press
PRESENT TIME OF DAY
to select STAR T.
ST AR T TIME FINISH TIME
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.
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SCREENSAVER
FUNCTION MODE
WHITE BAR SCROLL
INTERVAL
SHOW DURATION
0 : 00 0 : 00
SIDE BAR ADJUST
BRIGHT
SAVER DURATION
START
PRESENT TIME OF DAY
10 : 00
SCREENSAVER
FUNCTION MODE
WHITE BAR SCROLL
INTERVAL
SHOW DURATION
0 : 00 0 : 00
SIDE BAR ADJUST
BRIGHT
SAVER DURATION
START
10 : 00
SCREENSAVER
FUNCTION MODE
WHITE BAR SCROLL
OFF
0 : 00 0 : 00
SIDE BAR ADJUST
BRIGHT
START
PRESENT TIME OF DAY
10 : 00
SCREENSAVER
FUNCTION MODE
WHITE BAR SCROLL
TIME OF DAY
ST AR T TIME
0 : 00 0 : 00
SIDE BAR ADJUST
BRIGHT
FINISH TIME
START
PRESENT TIME OF DAY
10 : 00
SCREENSAVER
FUNCTION MODE
WHITE BAR SCROLL
TIME OF DAY
ST AR T TIME
0 : 00 0 : 00
SIDE BAR ADJUST
BRIGHT
FINISH TIME
START
10 : 00
SET UP 1/2
SIGNAL
SCREENSAVER
INPUT LABEL
COMPONENT/RGB-IN SELECT
RGB
RGB1
OSD LANGUAGE
ENGLISH
(US)
POWER SAVE
OFF
STANDBY SAVE
ON
POWER MANAGEMENT
OFF
SCREENSAVER (For preventing after-images )

Setup of SCREENSAVER Time

After selecting TIME OF DAY or INTERVAL, the relevant SET UP TIME will become available for selection and the OPERATING TIME may be set. (Time cannot be set when MODE is ON or OFF.)
PRESENT TIME OF DAY
PRESENT TIME OF DAY
Press to select START TIME/ FINISH TIME (When TIME OF DAY is selected). Press to select SHOW DURATION/ SAVER DURATION (When INTERVAL is selected).
Press to set up.
button: Forward
Notes:
Pressing
“ ” or “ ”
button once changes the TIME 1minute.
button: Back
[However, switching occurs every 15 minutes when Periodic Time is selected.]
Pressing
“ ” or “ ”
button continuously changes the TIME by 15 minutes.
Note: Timer function will not work unless PRESENT TIME OF DAY is set.
ST AR T TIME FINISH TIME
SCREENSAVER
FUNCTION MODE ST AR T TIME FINISH TIME SIDE BAR ADJUST WOBBLING PEAK LIMIT
SCREENSAVER
FUNCTION MODE SHOW DURATION SAVER DURATION SIDE BAR ADJUST WOBBLING PEAK LIMIT
START
START
PRESENT TIME OF DAY
WHITE BAR SCROLL
TIME OF DAY
BRIGHT
PRESENT TIME OF DAY
WHITE BAR SCROLL
INTERVAL
BRIGHT
10 : 00
7 : 00 8 : 00
OFF OFF
10 : 00
1 : 00 0 : 15
OFF OFF

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 the eye) over PEAK LIMIT : Suppresses image contrast (peak brightness).
1
SET UP
2
3
time to prevent after image of sharper contour of image.
Press to display the SET UP menu screen.
Press to select “SCREENSAVER.
Press to display SCREENSAVER menu.
Press to select “WOBBLING” or PEAK LIMIT.
Press to select ON or OFF.
SCREENSAVER
PRESENT TIME OF DAY
START FUNCTION MODE
ST AR T TIME
FINISH TIME
SIDE BAR ADJUST WOBBLING PEAK LIMIT
10 : 00
WHITE BAR SCROLL
OFF
0 : 00 0 : 00
BRIGHT
OFF OFF
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SCREENSAVER (For preventing after-images )

SIDE BAR ADJUST

Do not display a picture in 4:3 mode for an extended period, as this can cause an after-image to remain on the side bars on either side of the display field. To prevent the appearance of such an after-image, change the brightness of the side bars.
This function may be applicable to the non-picture area.
1
2
3
To display the SCREENSAVER screen. (Refer to the previous page, operation guide steps 1 and 2)
Press to select the SIDE BAR ADJUST.
Press to select OFF, DARK, MID, BRIGHT.
OFF DARK MID BRIGHT
R
Press to exit from SCREENSAVER.
side bars
4:3
Screen Display
after-images
Non picture area
AB
Picture out Picture Picture and Picture
SCREENSAVER
PRESENT TIME OF DAY
START FUNCTION MODE
ST AR T TIME FINISH TIME
SIDE BAR ADJUST WOBBLING PEAK LIMIT
WHITE BAR SCROLL
TIME OF DAY
BRIGHT
10 : 00
0 : 00 0 : 00
OFF OFF
Notes:
Setting the side bar to bright mode for an extended period may result in occurence of after-images.
The side bar may flash (alternate black/white) depending on the picture being shown on the screen. In such
an occurrence, use the Cinema mode.
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Digital Zoom

This displays an enlargement of the designated part of the displayed image.
Display the "Operation Guide".
1
ZOOM MOVE
Press to access Digital Zoom.
The "Operation Guide" will be displayed.
INPUT
SURROUND
VOL
N R
PICTURE
MULTI
PIP
PICTURE POS. /SIZE
PC
Select the area of the image to be enlarged.
2
SET UP
SOUND
ZOOM
SWAP SELECT MOVE
ASPECT
OFF TIMER
button MUTE button
VOL button
OFF TIMER button
Press on the enlargement location to select.
The cursor will move.
SURROUND
Select the magnification required for the enlarged display.
3
Each time this is pressed, the magnification factor changes. This is shown in the image being displayed.
During Digital Zoom, only the following keys can be operated.
R - STANDBY G POWER ON
TH-42PWD6
INPUT MENU ENTER
+
VOL
×1 ×2 ×3
Return to normal display (quit Digital Zoom).
4
R
Press to exit from the Digital Zoom.
Notes:
(1) When power goes OFF (including Off Timer operation), Digital Zoom terminates. (2) The Digital Zoom function cannot be selected while in the following operation states:
“Multi-screen (MULTI DISPLAY).(see page 31)
Multi-viewer (Picture in Picture, Picture out Picture, Picture and Picture) operation. (see page 14) (3) While Digital Zoom is in operation, "Adjusting Picture Pos./Size" cannot be used. (4) For RGB/PC input signals, normal multi-display magnification is only available at the VGA, SVGA and XGA resolution. (5) The Digital Zoom capability is functional for the following component signals: 525 (480) / 60i · 60p, 625 (575) / 50i · 50p, 1125 (1080) / 60i · 50i · 24sF, 750 (720) / 60p · 50p, 1250 (1080) / 50i (6) The Digital Zoom capability is functional for the following composite signals: NTSC, PAL, SECAM
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Reduces power consumption

SET UP 1/2
SIGNAL
SCREENSAVER
INPUT LABEL
COMPONENT/RGB-IN SELECT
RGB
RGB1
OSD LANGUAGE
ENGLISH
(US)
POWER SAVE
OFF
STANDBY SAVE
ON
POWER MANAGEMENT
OFF
SET UP 2/2
AUTO POWER OFF
OFF
MULTI DISPLAY SETUP
SET UP TIMER
PRESENT TIME SETUP
SET UP 1/2
SIGNAL
SCREENSAVER
INPUT LABEL
COMPONENT/RGB-IN SELECT
RGB
RGB1
OSD LANGUAGE
ENGLISH
(US)
POWER SAVE
OFF
STANDBY SAVE
ON
POWER MANAGEMENT
OFF
POWER SAVE: When this function is turned ON, luminous level of the plasma display is suppressed, so power consumption is reduced.
STANDBY SAVE: When this function is turned ON, power consumption of the microcomputer is reduced during power supply standby (see page 13,14,15), so standby power of the set is reduced.
POWER MANAGEMENT: 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(Mini D-sub) terminal)
AUTO POWER OFF: 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”STANDBY SAVE”POWER MANAGEMENT” “AUTO POWER OFF”.
Press to select ON or OFF.
ON OFF
SET UP
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.
Press to change the INPUT LABEL.
Notes:
While selecting a Input signal through Optional Terminal Board connected to Slot 1 to Slot 3, the Input label will depend on each Optional Terminal Board.
INPUT LABELS for Slot 1 to Slot 3 and miniD-sub:
[Slot1 Input] INPUT1/VIDEO1/COMPONENT1/RGB1/RGB1(digital)/PC1/DVD1/CATV1/VCR1/STB1 [Slot2 Input] INPUT2/VIDEO2/COMPONENT2/RGB2/RGB2(digital)/PC2/DVD2/CATV2/VCR2/STB2 [Slot3 Input] INPUT3/VIDEO3/COMPONENT3/RGB3/PC3/DVD3/CATV3/VCR3/STB3 [PC (MiniD-sub) input] PC/COMPONENT/RGB/DVD/STB
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Setup for MULTI DISPLAY

SET UP 1/2
SIGNAL
SCREENSAVER
INPUT LABEL
COMPONENT/RGB-IN SELECT
RGB
RGB1
OSD LANGUAGE
ENGLISH
(US)
POWER SAVE
OFF
STANDBY SAVE
ON
POWER MANAGEMENT
OFF
SET UP 2/2
AUTO POWER OFF
OFF
MULTI DISPLAY SETUP
SET UP TIMER
PRESENT TIME SETUP
By lining up Plasma Displays in groups of 4 or 9 as illustrated below, an enlarged picture may be displayed across all
screens.
For this mode of operation, each plasma display has to be set up with a DISPLAY number to determine its location.
group of 4 (2×2) group of 9 (3×3)

How to setup MULTI DISPLAY

SET UP
Press to display the SETUP menu screen.
Press to select the MUL TI DISPLA Y SETUP.
Press to display the MULTI DISPLAY SETUP menu.
N
PICTURE
SURROUND
SOUND
1
INPUT
VOL
R
2
SET UP
3
Press to select the MULTI DISPLAY SETUP .
Press to select ON or OFF”.
MULTI DISPLAY SETUP MULTI DISPLAY SETUP
ARRANGEMENT LOCATION
ON
2 2
A1
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Setup for MULTI DISPLAY

How to set the Display location number for each Plasma Display

4
5
DISPLAY NUMBER locations for each arrangement.
(2×2) (3×3)
Press to select ARRANGEMENT (2nd step).
Press to select “2×2”, “3×3”.
Press to select LOCATION.
Press to select the required arrangement number. (A1-C3 : Refer to the following)
MULTI DISPLAY SETUP MULTI DISPLAY SETUP
ARRANGEMENT
LOCATION
MULTI DISPLAY SETUP MULTI DISPLAY SETUP
ARRANGEMENT
LOCATION
ON
2 2
A1
ON
2 2
B1
A1 A2
B1 B2
A1 A2 A3
B1 B2 B3
C1 C2 C3
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Notes:
(1) For RGB/PC input signals, normal multi-display magnification is only available at the VGA, SVGA and XGA resolution. (2) The multi-display capability is functional for the following component signals: 525 (480) / 60i · 60p, 625 (575) / 50i · 50p, 1125 (1080) / 60i · 50i · 24sF, 750 (720) / 60p · 50p, 1250 (1080) / 50i (3) The multi-display capability is functional for the following composite signals: NTSC, PAL, SECAM (4) The MultiDisplay (multiskærmdisplay) function does not display certain input signals from the terminals of the installed
option boards listed below:
Digital RGB input signals from the DVI terminal of RGB (Digital) Terminal Board (TY-42TM6D)
R
Press twice to exit from SETUP.
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SET UP for Input Signals

SET UP 1/2
SIGNAL
SCREENSAVER
INPUT LABEL
COMPONENT/RGB-IN SELECT
RGB
RGB1
OSD LANGUAGE
ENGLISH
(US)
POWER SAVE
OFF
STANDBY SAVE
ON
POWER MANAGEMENT
OFF
SET UP 1/2
SIGNAL
SCREENSAVER
INPUT LABEL
COMPONENT/RGB-IN SELECT
RGB
RGB1
OSD LANGUAGE
ENGLISH
(US)
POWER SAVE
OFF
STANDBY SAVE
ON
POWER MANAGEMENT
OFF

COMPONENT/RGB IN SELECT

Select to match the signals from the source connected to the COMPONENT/RGB input terminals. Y, PB, PR signals R, G, B, HD, VD signals
COMPONENT
RGB
1
SET UP
Press to display the SET UP menu screen.
INPUT
Press to select the COMPONENT/RGB IN
SURROUND
VOL
NR
PICTURE
MULTI
SWAP SELECT MOVE
PIP
SOUND
SET UP
ZOOM
2
SELECT”. Press to select the desired mode.
COMPONENT RGB
R
Press to exit from adjust mode.
Note:
Selection may not be possible, depending on which optional board is installed.
3D Y/C FIL TER – For NTSC Video images
Select SIGNAL from the SET UP menu during VIDEO (S VIDEO) input signal mode. (SIGNAL [VIDEO] menu is displayed.)
R
Note:
When ON, this setting only affects NTSC input signals.
Press to select the 3D Y/C FILTER (NTSC)”.
Press to set ON/OFF.
Press to exit from adjust mode.
Press
SIGNAL 3D Y/C FILTER (NTSC
COLOR SYSTEM 3:2 PULLDOWN Panasonic AUTO (4:3
(ACTION) button
)
)
[
VIDEO
ON
AUTO
OFF
NORMAL
]
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SET UP for Input Signals
AUTO PAL SECAM M NTSC NTSC
SET UP 1/2
SIGNAL
SCREENSAVER
INPUT LABEL
COMPONENT/RGB-IN SELECT
RGB
RGB1
OSD LANGUAGE
ENGLISH
(US)
POWER SAVE
OFF
STANDBY SAVE
ON
POWER MANAGEMENT
OFF
SET UP 1/2
SIGNAL
SCREENSAVER
INPUT LABEL
COMPONENT/RGB-IN SELECT
RGB
RGB1
OSD LANGUAGE
ENGLISH
(US)
POWER SAVE
OFF
STANDBY SAVE
ON
POWER MANAGEMENT
OFF

COLOR SYSTEM / Panasonic AUTO

Select SIGNAL from the SET UP menu during VIDEO (S VIDEO) input signal mode.(SIGNAL [VIDEO] menu is displayed.)
Press to select the COLOR SYSTEM or Panasonic AUTO.
Press to select each function.
If the image becomes unstable:
With the system set on Auto, under conditions of low level or noisy input signals the image may in rare cases become unstable. Should this occur, set the system to match the format of the input signal.
Press
SIGNAL 3D Y/C FILTER (NTSC
COLOR SYSTEM 3:2 PULLDOWN Panasonic AUTO (4:3
(ACTION) button
)
)
[
VIDEO
ON
AUTO
OFF
NORMAL
]
Mode
COLOR SYSTEM
Set the color system to match the input signal. If set to “AUTO”, the color system is
Function
determined automatically.
Panasonic AUTO (4:3)
Set to NORMAL to view 4:3 images in an unchanged format when Panasonic AUTO is selected. If you would like to view 4:3 images in Just format, set to JUST”.

3:2 PULLDOWN

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.
Select SIGNAL from the SET UP menu during VIDEO (S VIDEO) or COMPONENT input signal.(SIGNAL [VIDEO] or SIGNAL [COMPONENT] menu is displayed.)
Press to select 3:2 PULLDOWN.
Press to set ON/OFF.
Press
(ACTION) button
R
Press to exit from adjust mode.
Note:
When ON, this setting only affects the following signal input:
NTSC / PAL signal input during “VIDEO (S VIDEO)” input signal.
525i(480i) signal input during COMPONENT input signal.
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SIGNAL 3D Y/C FILTER (NTSC
COLOR SYSTEM 3:2 PULLDOWN Panasonic AUTO (4:3
SIGNAL
3:2 PULLDOWN
)
)
[
COMPONENT
[
VIDEO
ON
AUTO
OFF
NORMAL
OFF
]
]
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SYNC

SET UP 1/2
SIGNAL
SCREENSAVER
INPUT LABEL
COMPONENT/RGB-IN SELECT
RGB
RGB1
OSD LANGUAGE
ENGLISH
(US)
POWER SAVE
OFF
STANDBY SAVE
ON
POWER MANAGEMENT
OFF
Select SIGNAL from the SET UP menu during RGB input signal.
Press to select each item.
R
Press to exit from adjust mode.
SET UP for Input Signals
Press
SIGNAL SYNC
(ACTION) button
H
-
FREQ. kHz
31.5
-
V
60.0
FREQ. Hz
[
RGB
H & V
]
Note:
Sync cannot be adjusted while a DVI signal is being applied.
Setting RGB sync signal
Confirm that the input is set to RGB INPUT (this setting is valid only for RGB INPUT signal).
H & V:
The H and V sync signals are input from the HD/VD connector.
ON G: Uses a synchronized signal on the Video G signal, which is input
from the G connector.
CS: Uses a synchronized signal of Composite Sync input.

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 15 - 110 kHz Vertical 48 - 120 Hz
SYNC
SYNC
SYNC
H-FREQ. kHz
-
FREQ. Hz
V
31.5
60.0
H & V
ON G
CS
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Troubleshooting

Before you call for service, determine the symptoms and make a few simple checks as shown below.
Picture
Interference
Normal Picture
No Picture
No Picture
Symptoms
Sound
Noisy Sound
No Sound
No Sound
Normal Sound
Checks
Electrical Appliances Cars/Motorcycles Fluorescent light
Volume (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.)
If a signal with a non-applicable color system format, or frequency is input, only the input terminal indication is displayed.
Color controls set at minimum level. (see page 22, 23) COLOR SYSTEM (see page 34)
No Color
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
Some parts of the screen do not light up.
After-images appear
[for TH-42PHD6, TH-50PHD6] Whirring sounds can be heard from the display unit.
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.
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.
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.
Normal Sound
Check
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VIDEO/COMPONENT/RGB/PC input signals
R AUDIO L
SLOT1
R AUDIO L
IN
S VIDEO IN
AV
SLOT2 SLOT3
VIDEO OUT
VIDEO IN
VD HD
COMPONENT/RGB IN
PR/CR/R PB/CB/B
Y/G
AUDIO
SERIALPC IN
VIDEO input
VIDEO input [Applicable when Multi Screen and Digital Zoom]
Signal name
1 NTSC 15.73 59.94 2 PAL 15.63 50.00 3 PAL60 15.73 59.94 4 SECAM 15.63 50.00 5 Modified NTSC 15.73 59.94
Applicable input signals for PC Input (D-sub 15P) (
Signal name
1 525 (480) /60i 15.73 59.94 2 525 (480) /60p 31.47 59.94 3 625 (575) /50i 15.63 50.00 4 625 (575) /50p 31.25 50.00 5 750 (720) /60p 45.00 60.00 6 750 (720) /50p 37.50 50.00 7 1,125 (1,080) /60i 33.75 59.94 8 1,125 (1,080) /50i 28.13 50.00 9 1,125 (1,080) /24p 27.00 24.00
10 1,125 (1,080) /24sF 27.00 48.00
11 1,250 (1,080) /50i 31.25 50.00 12 640 × 400 @70 31.47 70.00 13 640 × 480 @60 31.47 59.94 14 Macintosh13 (640 × 480) 35.00 66.67 15 640 × 480 @75 37.50 75.00 16 852 × 480 @60 31.50 60.00 17 800 × 600 @60 37.88 60.32 18 800 × 600 @75 46.88 75.00 19 800 × 600 @85 53.67 85.06 20 Macintosh16 (832 × 624) 49.73 74.55 21 1,024 × 768 @60 48.36 60.00 22 1,024 × 768 @70 56.48 70.07 23 1,024 × 768 @75 60.02 75.03 24 1,024 × 768 @85 68.68 85.00 25 Macintosh21 (1,152 × 870) 68.68 75.06 26 1,280 × 1,024 @60 63.98 60.02 27 1,280 × 1,024 @75 79.98 75.03 28 1,280 × 1,024 @85 91.15 85.02 29 1,600 × 1,200 @60 75.00 60.00 30 1,067 × 600 @60 37.88 60.32
31 1,366 × 768 @60 48.36 60.00
Horizontal Vertical
frequency(kHz) frequency(Hz)
Horizontal Vertical
frequency(kHz) frequency(Hz)
COMPONENT/RGB input
Mark)
PC RGB/COMPONENT input
COMPONENT RGB PC
When Multi Screen
and Digital Zoom
∗∗∗∗ ∗∗∗∗ ∗∗∗∗ ∗∗∗∗ ∗∗∗∗ ∗∗∗∗ ∗∗∗∗ ∗∗∗∗ ∗∗∗ ∗∗∗∗ ∗∗∗∗
∗∗ ∗ ∗∗ ∗ ∗∗ ∗ ∗∗ ∗ ∗∗ ∗ ∗∗ ∗ ∗∗ ∗ ∗∗ ∗ ∗∗ ∗ ∗∗ ∗ ∗∗ ∗ ∗∗ ∗ ∗∗ ∗ ∗∗ ∗∗ ∗∗ ∗∗ ∗∗ ∗∗ ∗
∗∗ ∗
Note: Signals without above specification may not be displayed properly.
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Specifications

TH-37PWD6 TH-42PWD6 TH-42PHD6 TH-50PHD6
Power Source Power Consumption
Maximum Stand-by condition Power off condition
Plasma Display panel
Contrast Ratio
Screen size
(No.of pixels)
Operating
T emperature
condition Humidity Applicable signals
Color System
Scanning format
PC signals
Connection terminals
AV
COMPONENT/RGB
PC
SERIAL
SPEAKERS (6 Ω)
Accessories Supplied
Remote Control Transmitter
Batteries
Fixing bands
Ferrite core
Dimensions
××
××
(W
× H
× D)
××
××
Save OFF 1.5W, Save ON 0.6W Save OFF 1.5W, Save ON 0.6W Save OFF 1.6W, Save ON 0.9W Save OFF 1.6W, Save ON 0.9W
Drive method : AC type 37-inch, 16:9 aspect ratio
818 mm (W) × 461 mm (H), 920 mm (W) × 518 mm (H), 939 mm (diagonal) 1,056 mm (diagonal) 1,269 mm (diagonal)
NTSC, PAL, PAL60, SECAM, Modified NTSC 525 (480) / 60i · 60p, 625 (575) / 50i · 50p, 750 (720) / 60p · 50p, 1125 (1080) / 60i · 50i · 24p · 24sF ···· SMPTE274M, 1250 (1080) / 50i
(HIGH-DENSITY D-SUB 15PIN) R,G,B/0.7 Vp-p (75-ohm)
AUDIO IN (M3 JACK) 0.5 Vrms (high impedance) EXTERNAL CONTROL TERMINAL (D-SUB 9PIN) RS-232C COMPATIBLE
325 W 395 W max. Amps. 5 A max. Amps. 5.5 A
0.4 W 0.4 W 0.2 W 0.2 W
SVGA, XGA, SXGA, UXGA ······ (compressed) SXGA, UXGA ······ (compressed)
120 V AC, 50/60 Hz
Drive method : AC type 42-inch, 16:9 aspect ratio
4000 : 1 3000 : 1
408,960 (852 (W) × 480 (H))
[2,556 × 480 dots]
786,432 (1,024 (W) × 768 (H))
[3,072 × 768 dots] [4,098 × 768 dots]
32 °F - 104 °F (0 °C - 40 °C)
20 % - 80 %
VGA display XGA display
VGA VGA, SVGA, XGA
Horizontal scanning frequency 15 - 110 kHz
Vertical scanning frequency 48 - 120 Hz
VIDEO IN/OUT (BNC) S VIDEO IN (MINI DIN 4PIN) AUDIO IN (RCA PIN JACK × 2) Y/G (BNC)
1.0 Vp-p (75-ohm or high impedance) Y: 1 Vp-p (75-ohm), C: 0.286 Vp-p (75-ohm)
0.5 Vrms (high impedance)
1.0 Vp-p/composite (75-ohm)
0.7 Vp-p/non-composite (75-ohm) PB/B (BNC), PR/R (BNC) HD (BNC), VD (BNC) AUDIO IN (RCA PIN JACK × 2)
0.7 Vp-p (75-ohm)
1.0 - 5.0 Vp-p (high impedance)
0.5 Vrms (high impedance)
Component Y : 1.0 Vp-p (75-ohm : include sync) PB/CB : ± 0.35 Vp-p (75-ohm) PR/CR : ± 0.35 Vp-p (75-ohm)
HD, VD/1.0 - 5.0 Vp-p (high impedance)
16W [8 W + 8 W] (10 % THD)
EUR646529
2 × AA Size
(TMME203 or TMME 187) × 2
J0KF00000018 × 1, J0KG00000054 × 2
Drive method : AC type 50-inch, 16:9 aspect ratio
1,106 mm (W) × 622 mm (H),
1,049,088 (1,366 (W) × 768 (H))
3.5"
(89 mm)
24" (610 mm)
Mass (Weight)
36.2" (920 mm)
VOL
–+
INPUTMENU ENTER R - STANDBY G POWER ON
3.5"
(89 mm)
21.7" (550 mm)
40.2" (1,020 mm)
VOL
INPUTMENU ENTER
– +
R - STANDBY G POWER ON
approx. 53.9 lbs (main unit only) approx. 64.6 lbs (main unit only) approx. 66.1 lbs (main unit only) approx. 97.0 lbs (main unit only) approx. 63.3 lbs (with speakers) approx. 73.9 lbs (with speakers) approx. 75.4 lbs (with speakers) approx. 107.1 lbs (with speakers)
Note:
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. Mass and dimensions shown are approximate.
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Customers Record
The model number and serial number of this product can be found on its back cover. 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
Panasonic Broadcast & Television Systems Company
Unit of Matsushita Electric Corporation of America
Executive Office :
One Panasonic Way 4E-7, Secaucus, NJ 07094 (201) 348-7000
EASTERN ZONE : One Panasonic Way 4E-7 Secaucus, NJ 07094 (201) 348-7621
Mid-Atlantic/New England : One Panasonic Way 4E-7 Secaucus, NJ 07094 (201) 348-7621 Southeast Region : 1225 Northbrook Parkway, Ste 1-160 Swanee GA 30024 (770)338-6835 Central Region : 1707 N Randall Road E1-C-1, Elgin, IL 60123 (847)468-5200
WESTERN ZONE : 3330 Cahuenga Blvd W., Los Angeles, CA 90068 (323) 436-3500
Dallas Region : 6226 Abington Way, Houston, TX 77008 (713) 802-2726 No. CA/Northwest Region : 5870 Stone Ridge, #3, Pleasanton, CA (925) 416-5108
Government Marketing Department : 52 West Gude Drive, Rockville, MD 20850 (301) 738-3840
Printed in Japan
MBS0703S0
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