Panasonic TH-42PW3E, TH-42PWD3E User Manual

Wide Plasma Display

PLASMA DISPLAY

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Operating Instructions

TH-42PW3

Model No.

TH-42PWD3

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

English

TQBC0221

Dear Panasonic Customer

Welcome to the Panasonic family of customers. We hope that you will have many years of

enjoyment from your new Wide Plasma Display.

To obtain maximum benefit from your set, please read these Instructions before making any

adjustments, and retain them for future reference.

Retain your purchase receipt also, and note down the model number and

serial number of your set in the space provided on the rear cover of these instructions.

Visit our Panasonic Web Site http://www.panasonic.co.jp/global/

Please confirm the model number of your Wide Plasma Display

This manual is made for two models, therefore some contents may not be for your model type. Please refer to the sections intended for your model.

model number

R - STANDBY G POWER ON

TH-42PW3

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G POWER ON

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 Wide Plasma Display. Examples of still pictures include logos, video games, computer images, teletext and images displayed in 4:3 mode.

Table of Contents

Important Safety Notice .............................................. 5

Safety Precautions ...................................................... 6

Accessories ................................................................. 8

Accessories Supply .................................................... 8

Optional Accessories .................................................8

Remote Control Batteries ........................................... 9

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

Connections .............................................................. 12

How to connect the AV Input Terminals .................... 13

How to connect the COMPONENT/RGB Input Terminals ......

How to connect the PC Input Terminals ...................16

How to connect the SERIAL Terminals ....................17

How to connect the TUNER Input Terminals............ 17

Power On/Off and input signal selection ................18

Power On/Off ........................................................... 18

Select the input signal .............................................. 19

On screen Menu Display from Remote Control ..... 20

Selecting the On-Screen Menu Language ............... 21

ASPECT Controls ......................................................22

Adjusting Picture Pos./Size ..................................... 24

Sound Adjustment .................................................... 26

Mute .........................................................................26

Surround Controls ....................................................27

Picture Adjustments ................................................. 28

Advanced settings (Model “TH-42PWD3” only) .......29

Setup for input signals .............................................30

Component/RGB-in select ....................................... 30

Adjusting unnatural video images

(3D Y/C Filter) .................................................30

Colour system / Panasonic Auto .............................. 31

[Sync] .......................................................................32

[Clamp position] ....................................................... 32

[Pull-in range] ........................................................... 32

[H-Freq. (kHz)/V-Freq. (Hz)].....................................32

Troubleshooting ........................................................ 33

Specifications ............................................................ 34

Important Safety Notice

WARNING: To prevent damage which may result in fire or shock hazard, do not expose this appliance

to rain or moisture.

WARNING: 1) To prevent electric shock, do not remove cover. No user serviceable parts inside. Refer

servicing to qualified service personnel.

2) Do not remove the earthing pin on the power plug. This apparatus is equipped with a three pin earthing-type power plug. This plug will only fit an earthing-type power outlet. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact an electrician. Do not defeat the purpose of the earthing plug.

WARNING

This is 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.

Safety Precautions

WARNING

Setup

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

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

Speakers

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Pedestal

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Wall stand

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Mobile stand

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Wall-hanging bracket (vertical)

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Wall-hanging bracket (angled)

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Ceiling unit

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

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

The Wide Plasma Display may fall off or tip over.

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

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

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

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TY-SP42PM3W (for Model No. TH-42PW3) TY-SP42PWD3W (for Model No. TH-42PWD3) TY-ST42PT3-S (for Model No. TH-42PW3) TY-ST42PT3-K (for Model No. TH-42PWD3) TY-ST42PW1 TY-ST42PF3 TY-WK42PV1 TY-WK42PR1 TY-CE42PS1

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 a least 10 cm at the top, bottom, left and right, and at least 1.9 cm at the rear.

When using the Wide Plasma Display

The Wide Plasma Display is designed to operate on 220 - 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz. Do not cover the ventilation holes.

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

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Display.

Do not stick any foreign objects into the Wide Plasma Display.

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

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Display, as 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 Wide Plasma Display. For any

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inspection, 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

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

If the Wide 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 Wide Plasma Display, immediately unplug the power cord plug from the wall outlet.

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

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checking that the smoke has stopped, contact your local Panasonic dealer so that the necessary repairs can be made. Repairing the Wide Plasma Display yourself is extremely dangerous, and shall never be done.

If water or foreign objects get inside the Wide Plasma Display, if the Wide 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

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to be made.

CAUTION

When using the Wide Plasma Display

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

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

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hands or face, or objects which cannot withstand heat, close to this port, otherwise burns or deformation could result.

Be sure to disconnect all cables before moving the Wide Plasma Display.

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

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damaged, 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

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fire. Pull the power cord plug out from the wall outlet and wipe the mains lead with a dry cloth.

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

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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. 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 Wide Plasma Display. If water

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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.

Accessories

Accessories Supply

Check that you have the accessories and items shown

Operating Instruction book Remote Control Transmitter

EUR646525

SURROUND

PICTURE

SOUND

PICTURE POS. /SIZE

PLASMA DISPLAY

Guarantee Card (for Model No. TH-42PW3 only)

RCA-BNC adapter plug (for Model No. TH-42PW3 only)

Optional Accessories

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

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ASPECT

OFF TIMER

Speakers

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TY-SP42PM3W (for Model No. TH-42PW3) TY-SP42PWD3W (for Model No. TH-42PWD3)

Wall-hanging bracket

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(vertical) TY-WK42PV1

Pedestal

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TY-ST42PT3-S (for Model No. TH-42PW3) TY-ST42PT3-K (for Model No. TH-42PWD3)

Wall-hanging bracket

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(angled) TY-WK42PR1

Wall stand

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TY-ST42PW1

Ceiling unit

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TY-CE42PS1

• Mobile stand TY-ST42PF3

For assembling

Full instructions are supplied with each optional accessory for use with this Wide Plasma Display.

Remote Control Batteries

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 markings in the compartment).

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

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.

Basic Controls

R - STANDBY G POWER ON

Main Power On/Off Switch

Power Indicator

The Power Indicator wil light.

Power-OFF .. Indicator not illuminated

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(The unit will still consume some power as long as the power cord is still inserted into the wall outlet.)

Stand-by ...... Red

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Power-ON ........Green

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Stand-by (ON/OFF) button

The Wide Plasma Display must first be switched on at the wall outlet and at the Power Switch. (see page 18) Push this button to turn the Wide Plasma Display On, from Standby mode. Push it again to turn the Wide Plasma Display Off to Standby mode.

Push the “Status” Button to display the current system status.

INPUT

Input button (AV(S-Video)/Component, RGB/ PC Mode Selection)

Push the “INPUT” button to select AV(S-Video)/Component or RGB/ PC input signal modes sequentially.

Status button

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Volume Adjustment

Push the Volume Up “+” or Down “–” button to increase or decrease the sound volume level.

(see page 25, 26, 28, 29)

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Off timer 90

1 AV(S-Video)/Component, RGB/PC mode 2 Aspect mode (see page 22) 3 Off timer The off timer indicator is displayed only when the off timer has been set.

PICTURE POS./SIZE button

(see page 24)

Push the “PC” mode selection button to select the PC mode. This button is used to switch directly to PC mode.

PICTURE button

(see page 28)

PC button

Surround button

(see page 27)

Input button (AV(S-Video)/Component, RGB/PC Mode Selection)

Press to select AV(S-Video)/Component or RGB/PC input signal modes sequentially. (see page 19)

Sound mute On/Off (see page 26)

INPUT

SURROUND

VOL

PICTURE

POS. /SIZE

SOUND

SET UP

ASPECT

OFF TIMER

Volume Adjustment

Press the Volume Up “+” or Down “–” Button to increase or decrease the sound volume level.

R button

STORE button

Press to make selections and adjustments

POSITION buttons

SETUP button (see page 30)

SOUND button (see page 26)

ASPECT button

Press to ASPECT adjust menu (see page 22)

PLASMA DISPLAY

OFF TIMER button

The Wide Plasma Display may be preset to switch to stand-by after a fixed period. The setting changes to 30 minutes, 60 minutes, 90 minutes and 0 minutes (off timer cancelled) each time the button is pressed.

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When three minutes remain, “Off timer 3” will flash. The off timer is cancelled if the main supply fails.

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