Wide Plasma Display
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Operating Instructions
TH-42PW3
Model No.
TH-42PWD3
INPUT
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VOL
R - STANDBY
G POWER ON
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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
INPUT
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VOL
+
R - STANDBY
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.
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Accessories
Accessories Supply
Check that you have the accessories and items shown
Operating Instruction book Remote Control Transmitter
EUR646525
SURROUND
NR
PICTURE
SOUND
PICTURE
POS. /SIZE
PC
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)
INPUT
VOL
SET UP
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.
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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.
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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
AV
4:3
1
2
—
VOL
+
Volume Adjustment
Push the Volume Up “+” or Down “–”
button to increase or decrease the
sound volume level.
(see page 25, 26, 28, 29)
N button
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.
3
PICTURE button
(see page 28)
PC button
10
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
NR
PICTURE
PICTURE
POS. /SIZE
PC
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.
30 60
90
0
When three minutes remain, “Off timer 3” will flash.
The off timer is cancelled if the main supply fails.
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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.
Speakers (Optional accessories)
SPEAKERS
Terminals (R)
1
2
1
2
SPEAKERS
Terminals (L)
– Cable fixing bands
Secure any excess cables with bands as required.
To tighten:
Pull
To loosen:
Push
the knob
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L
AUDIO AUDIO
VIDEO
S-VIDEO
AV IN
R
AV IN Terminals
(see page 10, 11, 14)
VD HD P
COMPONENT/RGB IN and Audio IN Terminals
(see page 15)
From EXIT monitor Terminal
on Computer (see page 16)
R/CR
/R PB/CB/B Y/G
Pull
The TUNER Terminals is
reserved for future use.
From SERIAL Terminal on
Computer (see page 17)
L
R
AUDIO
PC INCOMPONENT/RGB IN
SERIALTUNER IN
How to connect the AV Input Terminals
S-VIDEO Signal Connection
(Example) When connecting a S-Video VCR
(S-VIDEO VCR)
Connections
Audio
OUT
RL
Video
OUT
AUDIO
S-Video
OUT
VIDEO
2×RCA Audio cables
VIDEO Signal Connection
(VCR)
AV2
S-VIDEO
Video input to
S-VIDEO socket
Audio input to
L/R sockets
Video input to
BNC socket
VIDEO
AV IN
L
AUDIO
R
S-VIDEO 4 pin socket
Luminance earth
Luminance in
Chrominance earth
Chrominance in
Audio input to
L/R sockets
(DVD / Satellite Receiver)
AV1/TV
Video input to
BNC socket
RCA-BNC
adapter plug
Audio input to
L/R sockets
Notes:
(1) Additional equipment and cables shown are not supplied with this set.
(2) 21 pin connectors and 21 pin scart plugs are connectors used in Europe.
S-VIDEO
VIDEO
AV IN
L
AUDIO
R
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Connections
VIDEO Signal Connection
(VCR)
Audio
OUT
RL
(VIDEO VCR)
Audio
OUT
RL
Video
OUT
Video
OUT
VIDEO
BNC Video cable
AUDIO
2×RCA Audio cables
VIDEO
BNC Video cable
AUDIO
2×RCA Audio cables
Video input to
BNC socket
Audio input to
L/R sockets
S-VIDEO
VIDEO
AV IN
Video input to
BNC socket
RCA-BNC adapter plug
Audio input to L/R sockets
L
AUDIO
R
How to connect the TUNER Input Terminals
The TUNER input terminal is reserved for use with future external compatible components.
L
VD HD PR/CR/R PB/CB/B Y/G
COMPONENT/RGB IN
AUDIO
R
RCA-BNC adapter plug
2×RCA
Audio
cables
3×BNC
Video
cables
RGB L
HD VD R
TUNER
Notes:
(1) Change the “Component/RGB in” setting in the “Setup” menu to “RGB”. (see page 30, 32)
(2) Additional equipment and cables shown are not supplied with this set.
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Connections
How to connect the COMPONENT/RGB Input Terminals
COMPONENT signals (Y, PB, PR) Connection
DVD Player
VD HD PR/CR/R PB/CB/B Y/G
Audio
OUT
RL
DVD (Y,P
B
, PR) OUT
B
YP
P
R
BNC-RCA adapter plug
COMPONENT/RGB IN
(not supplied)
Video input to
Y, P
B, PR sockets
Y, PB, PR
3×BNC
Video cables
AUDIO
2×RCA Audio cables
Audio input to L/R sockets
Notes:
(1) Change the “Component/RGB in” setting in the “Setup” menu to “Y/PB/PR”. (see page 30, 32)
(2) Additional equipment and cables shown are not supplied with this set.
RGB signal (R, G, B, HD, VD) Connection
L
AUDIO
R
Example of input signal source
HDTV-compatible VCR
or
RGB camera
5×BNC
RGB cables
AUDIO
2×RCA Audio cables
RGB input to
R, G, B, HD, VD sockets
VD
HD
Audio input to
L/R sockets
VD HD PR/CR/R PB/CB/B Y/G
COMPONENT/RGB IN
L
AUDIO
R
Notes:
(1) Change the “Component/RGB in” setting in the “Setup” menu to “RGB”. (see page 30, 32)
(2) Additional equipment and cables shown are not supplied with this set.
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Connections
1
67839
45
10
1514131211
2
How to connect the PC Input Terminals
COMPUTER
INPUT
—
VOL
+
POWER /
R - STANDBY
G POWER ON
AUDIO
PC IN
Conversion adapter (if necessary)
D-sub 15p
RGB
PC cable
Audio
1/8" (3mm) Stereo Plug
Connect a cable which matches
the audio output terminal on the computer.
Notes:
(1) Computer signals which can be input are those with a horizontal scanning frequency of 15.5 to 110 kHz and
vertical scanning frequency of 48 to 120 Hz. (However, signals cannot be displayed if signals exceeding 1200
lines will not be displayed properly.)
(2) The display resolution is a maximum 640 × 480 dots when the aspect mode is set to “4:3”, and 852 × 480 dots
when the aspect mode is set to “16:9”. If the display resolution exceeds these maximums, it may not be possible
to show fine detail with sufficient clarity.
(3) The PC input terminals are DDC1/2B-compatible. If the computer being connected is not 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) An adapter is required to use the PC cable (D-sub 15P) to connect a Macintosh computer to the set.
(6) There is no need to use an adapter for computers with DOS/V compatible D-sub 15P terminal.
(7) The computer shown in the illustration is for example purposes only.
(8) Additional equipment and cables shown are not supplied with this set.
(9) Do not set the horizontal and vertical scanning frequencies for PC signals which are above or below the
specified frequency range.
Signal Names for D-sub 15P Connector
Pin Layout for PC Input
Terminal
16
Pin No.
1
2
3
4
5
Signal Name
R
G
B
GND (Ground)
GND (Ground)
Pin No.
6
7
8
9
10
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
VD
SCL
Connections
How to connect the SERIAL Terminals
The SERIAL terminal is used when the Wide Plasma Display is controlled by a computer.
Computer
SERIAL
RS-232C cable
D-sub 9p
Notes:
(1) Use the RS-232C cable to connect the computer to the Wide Plasma Display.
(2) The computers 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 Wide 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 a programming language to software. Refer to the
documentation for the computer application for details.
Communication parameters
Signal level
Synchronization method
Baud rate
Parity
Character length
Stop bit
X parameter
S parameter
RS-232C compliant
Asynchronous
9600 bps
None
8 bits
1 bit
None
None
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 (3bytes)
(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.
D-sub 9-pinfemale
Command
Command
PON
POF
AUU
AUD
AMT
IIS
DAM
RS-232C Conversion cable
2
3
5
4
6
7
8
1 • 9
Parameter
None
None
None
None
None
None
VID
YP1
Power ON
Power OFF
Volume increase
Volume decrease
Mute (toggle)
Input select (toggle)
AV Mode
Component / RGB mode (processed as a
Y/PB/PR or RGB signals as set by this unit)
RG1
None
NORM
ZOOM
FULL
JUST
SELF
PC mode
Screen mode select (toggle)
Normal (4:3)
Zoom
Full
Just
Panasonic Auto
2.5 mm dia.3-pin male
R × D
T × D
GND
Shorted
Shorted
NC
Control details
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Power On/Off and input signal selection
Select
OSD Language
Set
English (UK
)
Deutsch
Fran ais
Italiano
Es
p
a ol
ENGLISH (US
)
Power On/Off
Connecting the plug to the Wall Outlet
Note:
Main plug types vary between countries. The power
plug shown at left may, therefore, not be the type
fitted to your set.
Push the Power switch on the Wide Plasma Display
to turn the set on Power-On
Power Indicator: Green
Example: The screen below is displayed for a while
INPUT
—
VOL
+
R - STANDBY
G POWER ON
When the Power is turned on for the first time, the
Language selection screen is displayed.
after the Wide Plasma Display is turned on.
(setting condition is an example.)
R - STANDBY
G POWER ON
Power Indicator
Remote Control Sensor
From the second time on, language selection can be
done from the setup menu. (see page 21)
Select the desired language using the
and press the store
button.
and
keys
From the second time on, the below screen is
displayed for a while (setting condition is an example).
AV
4:3
18
Press the
button on the remote control to turn the
Wide Plasma Display off
INPUT
SURROUND
Power Indicator: Red (standby)
Press the
button on the remote control to turn the
Wide Plasma Display on
Power Indicator: Green
VOL
Turn the power to the Wide Plasma Display set off by
NR
pressing the
switch on the Wide Plasma Display,
when the Wide Plasma Display is on or in standby
mode.
Power On/Off and input signal selection
Select the input signal
INPUT
— VOL +
R - STANDBY
G POWER ON
INPUT
Press the INPUT button to select the input
video signal to be played back from the
equipment such as a VCR which has been
connected to the Wide
Plasma Display.
Input signals will change as follows:
For Component INPUT (see page 30)
AV Component PC
INPUT
— VOL +
For RGB INPUT (see page 30)
AV RGB PC
INPUT
SURROUND
VOL
19
On screen Menu Display from Remote Control
To Picture adjust menu (see page 28)
For model No.TH-42PWD3 For model No.TH-42PW3
Picture
Normalise
Normal
Picture Mode
Contrast
g
Bri
htness
Colour
Tint
p
ness
Shar
0
0
0
0
0
White balance
g
Normalise
Adjust
Select
s
Return
Advanced settin
To Advanced settings on
picture adjust (see page
29)
Advanced settings
g
h R
g
h B
Normalise
Select
Normal
0
0
0
0
0
ReturnAdjust
Normalise
Black extension
W/B Hi
W/B Hi
W/B Low R
W/B Low B
Gamma
Normal
Normal
On
2. 2
Picture
Normalise
Normal
Picture Mode
Contrast
g
Bri
htness
Colour
Tint
p
Shar
ness
White balance
Normalise
Adjust
Select
Normal
0
0
0
0
0
Normal
Return
INPUT
SURROUND
VOL
NR
PICTURE
PICTURE
POS. /SIZE
PC
SOUND
SET UP
ASPECT
OFF TIMER
20
To Picture Pos./Size adjust
screen (see page 24)
Picture Pos./Size
Normalise
Adjust
Select
Normal
Return
Normalise
H-Pos
H-Size
V-Pos
V-Size
PLASMA DISPLAY
On screen Menu Display from Remote Control
To Sound adjust screen (see page 26)
Sound
Normalise
Adjust
Select
Normal
Normal
0
0
0
On
Return
Normalise
Sound Mode
Bass
Treble
Balance
Surround
To Signal screen for AV
(see page 31)
On
Auto
4:3
[
AV
Signal
3D Y/C Filter (NTSC
y
stem
Colour s
Panasonic Auto (4:3
)
)
To Signal screen for Component
(see page 32)
(TH-42PWD3 only)
Signal
[
Component
]
]
Clamp position
To Signal screen for RGB
(see page 32)
Signal
y
S
nc
Pull-in ran
Clamp position
To Signal screen for PC
(see page 32)
Signal
y
S
nc
Pull-in ran
Clamp position
To input Setup menu screen
(see page 30)
Setup
Component/RGB-in select
g
nal
Si
guag
OSD Lan
e
Select
En
Return
RGB
g
lish (UK
Note:
Press to select “Signal”
1
2
Press to
)
R
displayed “Signal”
adjust screen
Press R button to
return “Setup” screen
Each Signal setting screen is displayed by the setting condition of the
input signal. (see page 19)
Selecting the On-Screen Menu Language
g
e
H
-
Freq. kHz
31.5
V
g
H
V
60.0
-
Freq. Hz
e
-
Freq. kHz
31.5
60.0
-
Freq. Hz
[
RGB
H & V
Narrow
[
H & V
Narrow
PC
]
]
SET UP
Press to display the Setup screen.
Press to select OSD Language.
Press to select your preferred Language.
English (UK)
Selectable
languages
Deutsch
Français
Italiano
Español
ENGLISH (US)
Setup
Component/RGB-in select
g
nal
Si
guag
OSD Lan
e
Select
En
Return
RGB
g
lish (UK
)
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ASPECT Controls
Wide Plasma Display will allow you to enjoy viewing the picture at its maximum size, including wide screen cinema
format picture.
INPUT
SURROUND
VOL
NR
PICTURE
PICTURE
POS. /SIZE
PC
SOUND
SET UP
ASPECT
OFF TIMER
ASPECT
ASPECT button
The aspect mode changes each time the ASPECT
button is pressed.
4:3 Zoom 16:9
Panasonic Auto Just
Notes:
(1) During RGB and PC input signal mode, the mode switches
between “4:3” and “16:9” only.
(2) For a 525p (480p) signal input during “Component” input
signal mode, the mode switches between “Zoom” and “16:9”
only.
(3) For a 1125i (1080i), 750p (720p) signal input during
“Component” input signal mode, the mode is set to “16:9”
mode, and switching is not possible.
For a 525i (480i), 625i (575i) signal input during “Component”
input signal mode, the mode is not selected “Panasonic
Auto”.
(4) The aspect mode is memorized separately for each input
terminal (AV, Component, RGB and PC).
PLASMA DISPLAY
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ASPECT Controls
Mode
4:3
Zoom
16:9
Just
4:3
Picture
4
3
4
3
4
3
4
3 9
16
Zoom
9
16
16:9
9
16
Just
4:3 will display a 4:3 picture at its standard 4:3 size.
Zoom mode magnifies the central section of the
picture.
16:9 will display the picture at its maximum size but
with sight 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
Explanation
the picture will depend on the original signal.
416
Panasonic Auto
39
The display will automatically become enlarged
(depending on the picture source), allowing you to
view the picture at its maximum size.
Note:
Panasonic
Auto
For an elongated image
4
3
For a 4:3 image
Image is expanded
Changes in accordance
with the Panasonic Auto
mode setting (see page
31)
Panasonic Auto Mode is designed to automatically
adjust the aspect ratio to handle a mix of 16:9 and
4:3 program material. Certain 4:3 program material,
such as stock market data screens, may
occasionally cause the image size to change
unexpectedly. When viewing such programs, it is
recommended that the ASPECT be set to 4:3.
Notes:
(1) Do not allow the picture displayed in 4:3 mode for an extended period, as this can cause a parmanent after-image
to remain on the Plasma Display Panel.
(2) The S-VIDEO terminal on this set can detect specially encoded signals that are compatible with a wide screen
monitor. When a full image from the S-VIDEO terminal of specially encoded video is detected by the set, the screen
size is automatically set to 16:9 mode.
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Adjusting Picture Pos./Size
Adjusting screen
1
2
ASPECT
PICTURE
POS. /SIZE
During “AV” and “Component”
input signal modes.
Picture Pos./Size
Normalise
H-Pos
H-Size
V-Pos
V-Size
Normalise
Adjust
Select
Normal
Press to select the screen mode to
adjust. (see next page)
Press to display the Picture Pos./Size
screen.
Press to select H-Pos/H-Size/V-Pos/VSize/Clock Phase.
During “RGB” and “PC”
input signal modes.
Picture Pos./Size
Normalise
Return
Normal
H-Pos
H-Size
V-Pos
V-Size
Clock Phase
Normalise
Adjust
Select
Return
N
PICTURE
PICTURE
POS. /SIZE
PC
PLASMA DISPLAY
SURROUND
SOUND
INPUT
VOL
R
SET UP
ASPECT
OFF TIMER
3
Press to adjust screen/position.
(see next page)
R
Press to exit from adjust mode.
Notes:
(1) Adjustment details are memorized separately for different input signal formats (Adjustments for component
signals are memorized for 525i (480i), 625i (575i), 525p (480p), 1125i (1080i) and 750p (720p) each, and RGB/
PC 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.
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Adjusting Picture Pos./Size
H-Pos
H-Size
V-Pos
When the Position Left
When the Position Left
When the Position Left
”
“
button is pressed
“ ”
button is pressed
“ ”
button is pressed
When the Position Right
When the Position Right
When the Position Right
”
“
button is pressed
“ ”
button is pressed
“ ”
button is pressed
“ ”
“ ”
button is pressed
or Right
“ ”
button
/
“ ”
button is pressed
Normalise
Normalisation)
When the Position Left
V-Size
Clock Phase
(RGB/PC in Mode)
Helpful Hint (
On the remote control unit, while the Picture Pos./Size display is active, if either the N button is pressed at any time
or the
settings.
(store button) is pressed during “Normalize”, then all adjustment values are returned to the factory
Flickering and distortion can be eliminated by using the Position Left
to carry out adjustment.
N
When the Position Right
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Sound Adjustment
Press the SOUND
1
Select to adjust each item.
2
Bass
Adjusts low sounds
Treble
Adjusts high sounds
Balance
Adjusts left and right
volumes
Surround (see next page)
button to display the Sound Menu screen .
Press to select the menu to adjust.
Select the desired level by listening to the sound.
Sound
Normalise
Adjust
Select
Normal
Normal
0
0
0
On
Return
Normalise
Sound Mode
Bass
Treble
Balance
Surround
Normal
Auto
INPUT
SURROUND
VOL
NR
PICTURE SET UP
PICTURE
POS. /SIZE
SOUND
ASPECT
Emits the original
sound.
Automatically controls
volume level.
To end adjustments
•
R
Press R button
Note:
Press the Surround button to directly turn the surround effect On and Off. (see next page)
Helpful Hint (
On the remote control unit, while the “Sound” menu is displayed, if either the N button is pressed at any time or the
(store button) is pressed during “Normalise”, then all adjustment values are returned to the factory settings.
N
/
Normalise
Normalisation)
Mute
Useful when answering the phone or receiving unexpected 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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Surround Controls
INPUT
SURROUND
VOL
NR
PICTURE SET UP
PICTURE
POS. /SIZE
PC
SOUND
ASPECT
OFF TIMER
SURROUND
SURROUND Button
The benefits of surround sound are enormous. You can be
completely enveloped in sound; just as if you were at a
concert hall or cinema.
The surround setting switches on and off each time the
SURROUND button is pressed.
On Off
Surround
Note:
The surround setting are memorized separately for each Sound Mode
(Auto, Normal).
On
PLASMA DISPLAY
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Picture Adjustments
1
Select to adjust each item.
2
PICTURE
Picture
ness
Normalise
Adjust
Select
Normal
g
s
Normalise
Picture Mode
Contrast
g
Bri
htness
Colour
Tint
p
Shar
White balance
Advanced settin
Normal
0
0
0
0
0
Normal
Return
“TH-42PWD3” only
Press the left
or right
select “On”. Press the down
enter Advanced settings mode.
Advanced settings On
Enables fine picture adjustment at a
professional level. (see next page)
Advanced settings
g
h R
g
h B
Normal
0
0
0
0
0
Normalise
Black extension
W/B Hi
W/B Hi
W/B Low R
W/B Low B
Gamma
Advanced settings Off
Displays images with the selected
setting of the Picture menu.
Press to the Picture menu screen .
Press to select the menu to adjust.
Select the desired level by looking at the picture
behind the menu.
Press the left
modes.
Normal Dynamic
Normal
On
Dynamic
button to
button to
2. 2
Cinema
Note:
If you would like to change the picture and colour of
the selected Picture menu to something else, adjust
using the “Picture” menu commend in the Menu.
(see next page)
Press the left
modes.
Normal Cool Warm
Picture
ness
Normalise
Adjust
Select
Normal
g
s
Normal
0
0
0
0
0
Normal
On
Return
or right
Normalise
Picture Mode
Contrast
g
Bri
htness
Colour
Tint
p
Shar
White balance
Advanced settin
button to switch between
Cinema
Normal
For viewing in standard (evening
lighting) environments.
This menu selects the normal levels
of Brightness and Contrast.
Dynamic
For viewing in brighter environments.
This menu select higher than
normal levels of Brightness Contrast.
Cinema
Ideal for movies.
Can be selected for AV/Component.
•
or right
button to switch between
Helpful Hint (
N
/
Normalise
Normalisation)
On the remote control unit, while the “Picture” menu is displayed, if either the N button is pressed at any time or the
(store button) is pressed during “Normalise”, then all adjustment values are returned to the factory settings.
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Picture Adjustments
Item
Contrast
Brightness
Colour
Tint
(NTSC only)
Sharpness
Note:
There is little change when contrast is increased with a bright picture or reduced with a dark picture.
Effect Adjustments
Selects proper brightness and
Less More
Darker Brighter
Less More
Reddish Greenish
Less More
density for the room.
Adjusts for easier viewing of dark
pictures such as night scenes and hair.
Adjusts slightly to a lighter colour.
Adjust for nice skin colour.
Displays a sharp image.
Notes:
(1) “Colour” and “Tint” and
“Sharpness” settings cannot be
adjusted “RGB” and “PC” input
signal modes.
(2) You can change the level of each
Function (Contrast, Brightness,
Colour, Tint, Sharpness) for each
Picture Menu.
(3) The setting details for Normal,
Dynamic and Cinema respectively
are memorized separately for each
input terminal (AV, Component,
RGB and PC).
(4) The “Tint” setting can be adjusted
for NTSC signal only.
Advanced settings (Model “TH-42PWD3” only)
Item
Black
Extension
Effect
Adjusts the dark shades of the image in gradation.
Less More
Details
W/B High R
W/B High B
W/B Low R
W/B Low B
Gamma
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 other’s settings, so repeat each step in turn to make the adjustment.
(2) The adjustment values are memorized separately for each input terminal (AV, Component, RGB and PC).
(3) The adjustment range values should be used as an adjustment reference.
Helpful Hint (
Less More
Less More
Less More
Less More
Less More
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.
2.0
N
/
2.2
Normalise
2.5
Normalisation)
On the remote control unit, while the “Advanced settings” menu is displayed, if either the N button is pressed at any
time or the
settings.
(store button) is pressed during “Normalise”, then all adjustment values are returned to the factory
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Setup for input signals
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 Setup menu screen.
Press to select the “Component/RGB-in
INPUT
SURROUND
VOL
N
PICTURE SET UP
PICTURE
POS. /SIZE
SOUND
2
R
R
ASPECT
select”.
Press to select the required mode.
Setup
Component/RGB-in select
guag
OSD Lan
Select
Component RGB
Press to exit from adjust mode.
En
Return
RGB
g
lish (UK
)
g
nal
Si
e
PC
OFF TIMER
Adjusting unnatural video images (3D Y/C Filter)
Select the Signal from the “Setup” menu during AV (S-Video) input signal mode.
(“Signal [AV]” menu screen is displayed.)
Press to select the “3D Y/C Filter (NTSC)”
Press to set On/Off.
R
Press to exit from adjust mode.
Setup
Component/RGB-in select
g
nal
Si
guag
OSD Lan
Signal
3D Y/C Filter (NTSC
Colour s
Panasonic Auto (4:3
e
Select
Press
y
stem
Change
Select
)
)
RGB
g
lish (UK
)
En
Return
(store) button
[
AV
On
Auto
4:3
Return
]
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Colour system / Panasonic Auto
Setup for input signals
Select th Signal from the “Setup” menu during AV (S-Video) input signal
mode. (“Signal [AV]” menu screen is displayed.)
Press to select the “Colour system” or “Panasonic
Auto”.
Press to select each Functions.
Mode
Colour system
Set the colour system to match the input signal. If set to “Auto”, the
Function
colour system is determined automatically.
Auto PAL SECAM M NTSC NTSC
Setup
Component/RGB-in select
g
nal
Si
guag
OSD Lan
SIGNAL
3D Y/C Filter (NTSC
Colour s
Panasonic Auto (4:3
e
Select
Press
y
stem
Change
Select
En
Return
(store) button
)
)
Return
RGB
g
lish (UK
On
Auto
4:3
[
)
AV
]
Pansonic Auto
(4:3)
Set to “4:3” 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”.
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Setup for input signals
Select the Signal from the “Setup” menu during RGB or PC input signal mode.
Press to select each item.
Press to adjust.
The following operation methods are the same for both the Signal [RGB]
and Signal [PC].
SYNC
Setting RGB sync signal setting:
Confirm that the input is set to RGB input (this setting is valid only for RGB input).
H&V: The H and V sync signals are input from the HD/VD (BNC)
connector.
On G: Uses a synchronized signal on the Video G signal, which is
input from the G (BNC) connector.
On VIDEO: Compatible with the scart plug (Europe)
The composite video signal input from the VIDEO input terminal
is used by dividing the sync signals.
(TH-42PWD3 only)
Signal
Clamp position
Signal
y
S
nc
g
Pull-in ran
Clamp position
Signal
S
Pull-in ran
Clamp position
Sync
Sync
Sync
e
H
-
Freq. kHz
V
-
Freq. Hz
y
nc
g
e
H
-
Freq. kHz
-
Freq. Hz
V
31.5
60.0
31.5
60.0
[
Component
H & V
Narrow
H & V
Narrow
H & V
on G
on VIDEO
[
RGB
[
PC
]
]
]
Setting PC sync signal setting:
Confirm that the input is set to PC input (this setting is valid only for PC input).
H&V: The H and V sync signals are input from the HD/VD (BNC) connector.
ON G: Uses a synchronized signal on the Video G signal, which is input from the G (BNC) connector.
Pull-in range
Sets the width for different frequencies.
(This setting is the same for both Signal [RGB] and Signal [PC].)
Pull-in range
Pull-in range
Clamp position
Adjusts the clamp position.
The following operation methods are the same for “Signal” menu during
Component (TH-42PWD3 only), RGB and PC input signal mode.
Normally, these adjustments are set to appropriate levels and therefore do not
need to be altered.
Clamp position
H-Freq. (kHz)/V-Freq. (Hz)
Displays the H (horizontal)/V ( vertical) frequencies.
This display is valid only for RGB input and PC input.
Display range:
Horizontal 15.5 - 110 kHz
Vertical 48 - 120 Hz
H-Freq. kHz
-
Freq. Hz
V
Narrow
Wide
31.5
60.0
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Troubleshooting
Before you call for service, determine the symptoms and make a few simple checks as shown below.
Picture
Interface
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
Contrast and Brightness/Volume setting
(Check by pushing the Power Switch or
Stand-by Button on the Remote Control.)
If a signal with a non-applicable colour
system format, or frequency is input, only the
input terminal indication is displayed.
No Colour
Plasma Display panel
Symptoms
Some parts of the screen do
not light up
Afterimages appear
Colour controls set at minimum level.
Colour System (see page 28, 29)
Normal Sound
Check
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 sign of 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 Wide Plasma Display.
Examples of still pictures include logos, video games, computer images,
teletext and images displayed in 4:3 mode.
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Specifications
Power Source
Power Consumption
Normal use
Stand-by condition
Power off condition
Plasma Display panel
Contrast Ratio
Brightness Capability
Screen size
Operating condition
Temperature
Humidity
Applicable signals
Colour System
Scanning format
PC signals
TH-42PW3
220 – 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz
Drive method AC type
42-inch, 16:9 aspect ratio
(Panel only) 650 / m
(As a set) 400 / m
920 mm (W) × 518 mm (H) × 1056 mm (diagonal)
No. of pixels
408,960 (852 (W) × 480 (H)) [2,556 × 480 dots]
0 °C - 40 °C
20 % - 80 %
NTSC, PAL, PAL60, SECAM, Modified NTSC
525i (480i), 625i (575i), 525p (480p), 750p (720p), 1125i(1080i)
VGA
SVGA, XGA, SXGA, UXGA (compressed)
Horizontal scanning frequency 15.5 - 110 kHz
Vertical scanning frequency 48 - 120 kHz
TH-42PWD3
295 W
2.3 W
1.4 W
3000:1
2
2
Connection terminals
AV
COMPONENT/RGB
PC
TUNER
SERIAL
SPEAKERS (6 Ω)
Accessories Supplied
Remote control Transmitter
Batteries
RCA-BNC adaptor plug
Video IN (BNC)
S-Video IN (MINI DIN 4PIN)
AUDIO IN (RCA PIN JACK × 2)
Y/G (BNC)
PB/B (BNC)
PR/R (BNC)
HD
VD
AUDIO IN (RCA PIN JACK × 2)
(HIGH-DENSITY D-SUB 15PIN)
AUDIO IN (M3.5 JACK)
OPTIONAL (HIGH-DENSITY D-SUB 26PIN)
EXTERNAL CONTROL TERMINAL (D-SUB 9PIN)
16W [8 W + 8 W] (10 % THD)
For TY-SP42PM3W only
EUR646525
2 × R6 Size
TJS1A4270
1.0 Vp-p
Y: 1 Vp-p (75 Ω), C: 0.286 Vp-p (75 Ω)
0.5 Vrms
1.0 Vp-p/0.7 Vp-p
± 0.35
Vp-p
/0.7 Vp-p
± 0.35 Vp-p/0.7 Vp-p
± 1.0 - 5.0 Vp-p
± 1.0 - 5.0 Vp-p
0.5 Vrms
R,G,B Video/0.7 Vp-p
HD, VD/± 1.0 - 5.0 Vp-p
0.5 Vrms
RS-232C COMPATIBLE
16W [8 W + 8 W] (10 % THD)
For TY-SP42PWD3W only
EUR646525
2 × R6 Size
–
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Specifications
Optional Supplied
Speakers
Pedestal
Wall stand
Mobile stand
Wall-hanging bracket
(vertical)
Wall-hanging bracket
(angled)
Ceiling unit
Terminal Cover
Dimensions
(W × D × H)
TH-42PW3
TY-SP42PM3W
TY-ST42PT3-S
–
1020 mm × 610 mm × 89 mm
1020 mm
INPUT
—
VOL
+
POWER /
R - STANDBY
G POWER ON
TH-42PWD3
TY-SP42PWD3W
TY-ST42PT3-K
TY-ST42PW1
TY-ST42PF3
TY-WK42PV1
TY-WK42PR1
TY-CE42PS1
TY-UPS200
89 mm
610 mm
Weight (Mass)
approx. 29.5 kg net (main unit only)
approx. 33.7 kg (with speakers)
Notes:
(1) Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. Weight and dimensions shown are approximate.
(2) This equipment complies with the EMC standards listed below.
EN55022, EN61000-3-2, EN61000-3-3, EN61000-6-2.
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Customer’ 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
Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.
Central P.O. Box 288, Osaka 530-8692, Japan
Printed in Japan
MBS0700S0(MS)
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