Panasonic TH-42PHW6 User Manual

Operating Instructions

PLASMA DISPLAY

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High Definition Plasma Display

Model No.

TH-42PHW6 TH-50PHW6

Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read these instructions completely. Please keep this manual for future reference.

English

TQBC0608

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.

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Table of Contents

Important Safety Notice............................................. 2

Safety Precautions..................................................... 3

Accessories ................................................................ 5

Accessories Supply ............................................................5

Remote Control Batteries ...................................................5

Connections ...............................................................6

PC Input Terminals connection.......................................... 7

SERIAL Terminals connection ........................................... 8

AV & COMPONENT connection ........................................ 9

Basic Controls.......................................................... 10

MULTI PIP ....................................................................... 10

Power On/Off and input signal selection ............... 12

AC cord connection ......................................................... 12

Power On/Off ................................................................... 12

Select the input signal ..................................................... 13

Selecting the On-Screen Menu Language ...................... 13

On-Screen Menu Displays....................................... 14

ASPECT Controls..................................................... 16

Important Safety Notice

Adjusting Picture Pos./Size..................................... 17

Picture Adjustments ................................................ 18

Sound Adjustment ................................................... 19

Mute................................................................................. 19

Screensaver (For preventing after-images)........... 20

Side Panel Adjustment .................................................... 21

Reduces power consumption ................................. 22

Customizing the Input labels ........................................... 22

Setup for Input Signals............................................ 23

Component/RGB-in select............................................... 23

3D Y/C Filter – For NTSC AV images....................................... 23

Colour system / Panasonic Auto...................................... 24

Cinema reality.................................................................. 24

Sync................................................................................. 25

H-Freq. (kHz)/V-Freq. (Hz) .............................................. 25

Troubleshooting.......................................................26

VIDEO/COMPONENT/RGB/PC Input Signals ......... 27

Specifications............................................Back cover

WARNING:

T o prevent damage which may result in fire or shock hazard, do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture. Do not place containers with water (flower vase, cups, cosmetics, etc.) above the set. (including on shelves above, etc.)

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 unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact an electrician. Do not defeat the purpose of the earthing plug.

4) This is a class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case you may be required to take adequate measures.

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.

To prevent electric shock, ensure the grounding pin on the AC cord power plug is securely connected.

Safety Precautions

WARNING

Setup

This Plasma Display is for use only with the following optional accessories. Use with any other type of optional accessories may cause instability which could result in the possibility of injury.

(All of the following accessories are manufactured by Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.)

Speakers .................................................................. TY-SP42P6W-S (TH-42PHW6)

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Pedestal ................................................................... TY-ST42PA20

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Wall stand................................................................. TY-ST42PW1

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Mobile stand............................................................. TY-ST42PF3

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Wall-hanging bracket (vertical)................................. TY-WK42PV1

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Wall-hanging bracket (angled) ................................. TY-WK42PR1

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Ceiling unit ................................................................ TY-CE42PS1

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RCA Composite Video Terminal Board ..................... TY-42TM6V

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RCA Component Video Terminal Board.................... TY-42TM6Z

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Always be sure to ask a qualified technician to carry out set-up.

Do not place the Plasma Display on sloped or unstable surfaces.

The Plasma Display may fall off or tip over.

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Do not place any objects on top of the Plasma Display.

If water is spills onto the Plasma Display or foreign objects get inside it, a short-circuit may occur which could result

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in fire or electric shock. If any foreign objects get inside the Plasma Display , please consult your local Panasonic dealer .

TY-SP50P6W-S (TH-50PHW6)

If using the pedestal (optional accessory), leave a space of at least 10 cm at the top, left and right, at least 6 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, bottom, left and right, and at least 1.9 cm at the rear.

Avoid installing this product near electronic equipment that is easy to receive electromagnetic waves.

It will cause interference in image, sound, etc. In particular, keep video equipment away from this product.

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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.

Doing so may cause the Plasma Display to overheat, which can cause fire or damage to the Plasma Display.

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Do not stick any foreign objects into the Plasma Display.

Do not insert any metal or flammable objects into the ventilations holes or drop them onto the Plasma Display, as

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doing so can cause fire or electric shock.

Do not remove the cover or modify it in any way.

High voltages which can cause severe electric shocks are present inside the Plasma Display. For any inspection,

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adjustment and repair work, please contact your local Panasonic dealer.

Securely insert the power cord plug as far as it will go.

If the plug is not fully inserted, heat may be generated which could cause fire. If the plug is damaged or the wall

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socket plate is loose, they shall not be used.

Do not handle the power cord plug with wet hands.

Doing so may cause electric shocks.

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Do not do anything that may damage the power cable. When disconnecting the power cable, pull on the plug body, not the cable.

Do not damage the cable, make any modifications to it, place heavy objects on top of it, heat it, place it near any

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hot objects, twist it, bend it excessively or pull it. To do so may cause fire and electric shock. If the power cable is damaged, have it repaired at your local Panasonic dealer.

If the Plasma Display is not going to be used for any prolonged length of time, unplug the power cord plug from the wall outlet.

Safety Precautions

If problems occur during use

If a problem occurs (such as no picture or no sound), or if smoke or an abnormal odour starts to come out from the Plasma Display, immediately unplug the power cord plug from the wall outlet.

If you continue to use the Plasma Display in this condition, fire or electric shock could result. After checking that the

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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 cord plug immediately.

A short circuit may occur, which could cause fire. Contact your local Panasonic dealer for any repairs that need to

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be made.

CAUTION

When using the Plasma Display

Do not bring your hands, face or objects close to the ventilation holes of the Plasma Display.

Heated air comes out from the ventilation holes at the top of Plasma Display will be hot. Do not bring your hands

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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 Display.

If the Plasma Display is moved while some of the cables are still connected, the cables may become damaged,

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and fire or electric shock could result.

Disconnect the power cord plug from the wall socket as a safety precaution before carrying out any cleaning.

Electric shocks can result if this is not done.

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Clean the power cable regularly to prevent it becoming dusty.

If dust built up on the power cord plug, the resultant humidity can damage the insulation, which could result in fire.

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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.

If the surface is particularly dirty, wipe with a soft, lint-free cloth which has been soaked in pure water or water to

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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. Do not scratch or hit the surface of the panel with fingernails or other hard objects, otherwise the surface may

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become damaged. 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 water to which a small amount of neutral detergent has been

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added 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.

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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

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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.

Trademark Credits

VGA is a trademark of International Business Machines Corporation.

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Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple Computer, USA.

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S-VGA is a registered trademark of the video Electronics Standard Association.

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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.

Accessories

Accessories Supply

Check that you have the accessories and items shown

Operating Instruction book

Remote Control Transmitter EUR646530

INPUT

SURROUND

VOL

PICTURE

SET UP

SOUND

MULTI

SWAP SELECT MOVE

PIP

PICTURE POS. /SIZE

ASPECT

OFF TIMER

PLASMA DISPLAY

AC cord

TH-50PHW6HZ

TH-42PHW6AZ TH-50PHW6AZ

Remote Control Batteries

Batteries for the Remote Control Transmitter (2 × R6 Size)

Ferrite core (small size) × 1

Fixing bands

Ferrite core (large size) × 2

Requires two R6 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

3. Replace the cover and slide in reverse until the lock snaps.

markings in the compartment.)

Two “R6” size

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 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-42PHW6)

Speakers (Optional accessories)

SPEAKERS Terminals (R)

AC cord connection (see page 12)

– AC cord fixing

1. Open the clamper.

Clamper

SPEAKERS Terminals (L)

2. Insert the AC cord and close the clamper securely.

AC cord

Note: The power plug in the illustration may not be the type fitted to your set.

3. Slide up the clamper and fix

the AC cord plug securely.

When loosen the clamper:

Pass the attached cable fixing band through the clip as shown in the figure.

SLOT1

Optional Terminal Board Insert Slot (covered)

– Cable fixing bands Secure any excess cables with bands as required.

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:

Push the catch

Pull

AUDIO

VIDEO

AV IN

A V Terminals (see page 9)

S VIDEO

SLOT2

COMPONENT/RGB IN and Audio IN T erminals (see page 9)

AUDIO PR/CR/R PB/CB/B Y/G

COMPONENT/RGB IN

SLOT3

AUDIO

From EXTERNAL monitor terminal on Computer (see page 7)

Pull

SERIALPC IN

From SERIAL Terminal on Computer (see page 8)

Note: At factory shipment, Terminal boards are installed in SLOT 2 and SLOT 3.

PC Input Terminals connection

67839

1514131211

COMPUTER

R - STANDBY G POWER ON

Conversion adapter (if necessary)

Connect a cable which matches the audio output terminal on the computer.

Less than

(10 cm)

Ferrite core (small size)

Audio

(supplied)

VOL

INPUTMENU ENTER

Ferrite core (large size) (supplied)

RGB

PC cable

Less than

3" (10 cm)

Connections

AUDIO

PC IN

D-sub 15p

Stereo plug

Installing the ferrite core (Small size)

Pull back the tabs (in two places)

Installing the ferrite core (Large size)

Pull back the tabs (in two places)

Open

Press the cable through and close

Open

Press the cable through and close

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 768 × 768 dots (TH-42PHW6), 1,024 × 768 dots (TH-50PHW6) when the

aspect mode is set to “4:3”, and 1,024 × 768 dots (TH-42PHW6), 1,366 × 768 dots (TH-50PHW6) 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.

Signal Names for D-sub 15P Connector

Pin Layout for PC Input Terminal

Pin No.

1 2 3 4 5

Signal Name

R (PR/CR)

G (Y)

B (PB/CB) GND (Ground) GND (Ground)

Pin No.

6 7 8 9

Signal Name GND (Ground) GND (Ground) GND (Ground)

NC (not connected)

GND (Ground)

Pin No.

11 12 13 14 15

Signal Name

GND (Ground)

SDA

HD/SYNC

SCL

Connections

SERIAL Terminals connection

The SERIAL terminal is used when the Plasma Display is controlled by a computer.

COMPUTER

RS-232C Straight cable

D-sub 9p

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.

Ferrite core (large size) (supplied)

Less than

/16

(10 cm)

SERIAL

9876

53214

Pin layout for RS-232C

Installing the ferrite core

(Large size)

Open

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.

Communication parameters

Signal level

Synchronization method

Baud rate

Parity

Character length

Stop bit

Flow control

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

Colon Parameter(s)

Start (02h)

3-character command (3 bytes)

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.

RS-232C compliant

Asynchronous

9600 bps

None 8 bits

1 bit

ETX:C2C1 C3 P2P1 P3 P4 P5

(1 - 5 bytes)

End (03h)

Command

Command PON POF AVL

AMT IMS

DAM

RS-232C Conversion cable

D-sub 9-pin female

2 3 5

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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

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) 4 : 3 Zoom 16 : 9 Just Panasonic Auto

With the power off, this display responds to PON command only.

AV & COMPONENT connection

Connections

Example of input signal source

DVD

Digital TV-SET-TOP-BOX (DTV-STB)

SLOT1

Example of input signal source

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

OUT

AUDIO

AV IN

VIDEO

S VIDEO

SLOT2

Y, PB, PR,

OUT

AUDIO

AUDIO PR/CR/R PB/CB/B Y/G

COMPONENT/RGB IN

SLOT3

AUDIO

SERIALPC IN

S VIDEO VCR

CAMCORDER

AUDIO

OUT

S VIDEO

OUT

VIDEO

VCR

Notes:

(1) Change the “Component/RGB-in” setting in the “Setup” menu to “Component”. (see page 23) (2) Additional equipment, cables and adapter plugs shown are not supplied with this set.

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