Panasonic TH-42PWD3 User Manual

Wide Plasma Display

Operating Instruction

TH-42PWD3

Model No.

English

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

TQBC0253

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 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 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.

Important Safety Instructions

Read Instructions

All the safety and operating instructions shall be read before the appliance is operated.

Retain Instructions

The safety and operating instructions shall be retained for future reference.

Heed Warnings

All warnings on the appliance and in the operating instructions shall be adhered to.

Follow Instructions

All operating and use instructions shall be followed.

Attachments

Do not use attachments/accessories not recommended by the product manufacturer as they may cause hazards.

Grounding or Polarization

This product may be equipped with either a polarized 2-wire AC line plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other)
or a 3-wire grounding-type plug, a plug having a third (grounding) pin.
The 2-wire polarized plug will fit into the power outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert
the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug shall still fail to fit, contact your electrician to replace your
obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug. The 3-wire grounding-type plug will fit into a
grounding type power outlet.
This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact your electrician to replace your
obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounding type plug.

Accessories

Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, pedestal, bracket, or table. The product may
fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the appliance. Use only with a
cart, stand, pedestal, bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer, or sold with the product.

An appliance and cart combination shall be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and
uneven surfaces may cause the appliance and cart combination to overturn.

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Important Safety Instructions

Power Sources

This product shall be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of
the type of power supply to your home, consult your appliance dealer or local power company.
Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for a long period of time.

Power-Cord Protection

Power-supply cords shall be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or
against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from
the appliance.

Overloading

Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.

Object and Liquid Entry

Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short­out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.

Servicing

Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or
other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

Replacement Parts

When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the
manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric
shock or other hazards.

Safety Check

Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to
determine that the product is in proper operating condition.

Damage Requiring Service

Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions:
a. When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged.
b. If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the product.
c. If the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are

covered by the operating instructions as an improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often

require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to its normal operation.
d. If the product has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged.
e. When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance - this indicates a need for service.
f. If the product has been exposed to rain or water.

Cleaning

Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp
cloth for cleaning.

Water and Moisture

Do not use this product near water - for example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a wet
basement, or near a swimming pool, and the like.

Ventilation

Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the product and to
protect it from overheating, and these openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings shall never be blocked
by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This product shall never be placed near or over a
radiator or heat register. This product shall not be placed in a built-in installation such as a rack unless proper ventilation
is provided or the manufacturer’s instructions have been adhered to.

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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 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.

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.

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Table of Contents

Important Safety Instructions .......................................2

FCC STATEMENT ...........................................................6

Safety Precautions.........................................................7

Accessories ....................................................................9

Accessories Supplied....................................................9

Optional Accessories ....................................................9

Remote Control Batteries............................................10

Basic Controls.............................................................. 11

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

How to connect the speakers......................................13

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

How to connect the TUNER Input Terminals...............14

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

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

How to connect the SERIAL 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

ADV ANCED SETTINGS..............................................29

SET UP for Input Signals.............................................30

COMPONENT/RGB IN SELECT ................................30

Adjusting unnatural video images

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

COLOR SYSTEM / Panasonic AUTO.........................31

[SYNC] ........................................................................32

[PULL IN RANGE].......................................................32

[CLAMP POSITION] ...................................................32

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

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

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

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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 an 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.

CANADIAN NOTICE:

This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

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Safety Precautions

WARNING

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

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result in fire or electric shock. If any foreign objects get inside the Wide Plasma Display, please consult an
Authorized Service Center.

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.

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”
(6 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.

AC Power Supply Cord

The Wide Plasma Display is designed to operate on 120 V AC, 50/60 Hz.
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 should 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 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

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the power cable. Doing so may cause damages 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 Wide Plasma Display is not in use 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
Wide 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

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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 Wide Plasma Display, if the Wide 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

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made.

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Safety Precautions

CAUTION

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.

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TY-SP42PWD3W
TY-ST42PT3-K
TY-ST42PW1
TY-ST42PF3
TY-WK42PV1
TY-WK42PR1
TY-CE42PS1

When using the Wide Plasma Display

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

Top of Wide Plasma Display is usually very hot due to the high temperature of exhaust air being released through

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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 Wide Plasma Display.

Moving the Display with its cables attached might damage the cables which, in turn, can cause fire or electric

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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.

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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.

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Unplug the cord from the wall outlet and clean it 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, soak a soft, lint-free cloth in a weak detergent solution and then wring the cloth to

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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

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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

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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.

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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Accessories

Accessories Supplied

Check that you have the Accessories and items shown

Operating Instruction book Remote Control Transmitter

EUR646525

INPUT

SURROUND

VOL

NR

PICTURE

SET UP

SOUND

PICTURE
POS. /SIZE

ASPECT

OFF TIMER

PC

PLASMA DISPLAY

Warranty

√

Batteries for the Remote
Control Transmitter
(AA(R6) Battery × 2)

Optional Accessories

Speakers

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TY-SP42PWD3W

Wall-hanging bracket

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(vertical)
TY-WK42PV1

Pedestal

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TY-ST42PT3-K

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

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Remote Control Batteries

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).

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

Two "AA" 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 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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Basic Controls

R - STANDBY
G POWER ON

TH-42PW3

Main Power On/Off Switch

Power Indicator

The Power Indicator will light.

Power-OFF .... Indicator not illuminated (The unit

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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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(VIDEO (S-VIDEO)/COMPONENT,
RGB/PC Mode Selection)

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

Stand-by (ON/OFF) button

The Wide Plasma Display must first be plugged into
the wall outlet and turn on 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.

Status button

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

VIDEO

NORMAL

OFF TIMER 90

1
2

3

1 VIDEO(S-VIDEO)/COMPONENT,

RGB/PC mode

2 Aspect mode (see page 22)

NR

3 Off timer
The off timer indicator is displayed
only when the off timer has been set.

N button

(see page 25, 26, 28, 29)

PICTURE

PICTURE button

(see page 28)

PICTURE

POS. /SIZE

PICTURE POS./SIZE button

(see page 24)

PC

PC button

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

The Wide Plasma Display may be preset to switch to stand-by after a fixed period.

OFF TIMER button

The setting changes to 30 minutes, 60 minutes, 90 minutes and 0 minutes (off
timer cancelled) each time the button is pressed.

30 60

SURROUND

SOUND

INPUT

Input button

SURROUND button

(see page 27)

INPUT

VOL

SET UP

ASPECT

OFF TIMER

90

—

VOL

+

V olume Adjustment

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

Input button
(VIDEO(S-VIDEO)/COMPONENT,
RGB/PC Mode Selection)

Press to select VIDEO(S-VIDEO)/
COMPONENT or RGB/PC input signal
modes sequentially. (see page 19)

Sound mute On/Off (see page 26)

V olume Adjustment

Press the Volume Up “+” or Down
“–” button to increase or decrease

the sound volume level.

R button (see page 21, 24, 26, 30)

ACTION button

Press to make selections

POSITION buttons
SET UP button (see page 30)

SOUND button (see page 26)

ASPECT button

Press to adjust the aspect.
(see page 22)

0

When three minutes remain, “Off timer 3” will flash.
The off timer is cancelled if a power interruption occurs.

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Connections

SPEAKER
Terminals (R)

L

– Cable fixing bands

Secure any excess cables with bands, as required.

To tighten:

Pull

From TUNER signal out Terminal
(see page 14)

From EXIT monitor Terminal
on Computer (see page 16)

L

SPEAKER
Terminals (L)

To loosen:

Push
the knob

Pull

From SERIAL Terminal on Computer
(see page 17)

S-VIDEO

VIDEO

AV IN

A V IN Terminals
(see page 13, 14)

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AUDIO AUDIO

VD HD P

R

R/CR

/R PB/CB/B Y/G

R

COMPONENT/RGB IN and Audio IN Terminals
(see page 15)

AUDIO

PC INCOMPONENT/RGB IN

SERIALTUNER IN

How to connect the speakers

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)

Connections

1

2

1

2

How to connect the AV Input Terminals

Connect the signal source equipment (see pages 14 to 17).
(Example) When connecting an S-VIDEO VCR

(S-VIDEO VCR)

Audio
OUT

RL

Video

OUT

S-Video

OUT

S-VIDEO 4 pin socket

Luminance earth

Luminance in

Chrominance earth

Chrominance in

S-VIDEO

VIDEO

AV IN

L

AUDIO

R

S-VIDEO

AUDIO

2×RCA audio cables

Video input to
S-VIDEO socket

Audio input to L/R sockets

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Connections

How to connect the AV Input Terminals

VIDEO signal connection

(VCR)

Audio

OUT

RL

(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 CONTROLLER TUNER Input Terminals

The CONTROLLER TUNER input terminal is reserved for use with future external compatible components.

CONTROLLER/TUNER

L

AUDIO

R

Notes:

(1) Additional equipment and cables shown are not supplied with this set.
(2) When connecting video cables, priority is given to the S-VIDEO cable when the S-VIDEO input terminal and the

video input terminal are connected at the same time.
(3) Install the CONTROLLER/TUNER at least 5.7 inch (40 cm) away from the Wide Plasma Display to avoid interference.
(4) Be sure the power to the Wide Plasma Display and CONTROLLER/TUNER is OFF before connecting cables.

PC IN

AUDIO

TUNER IN

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Connections

How to connect the COMPONENT/RGB Input Terminals

Component signals (Y, P

B, PR) connection

DVD Player

VD HD PR/CR/R PB/CB/B Y/G

Audio
OUT

RL

DVD (Y,PB, PR) OUT

BPR

YP

COMPONENT/RGB IN

BNC-RCA adapter plug
(not supplied)

Video input to
Y, PB, 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 “SET UP” menu to “Y/PB/PR”. (see page 30, 32)
(2) Additional equipment and cables shown are not supplied with this set.

L

AUDIO

R

RGB signal (R, G, B, HD, VD) connection

Example of input signal source

HDTV-compatible VCR

5×BNC
RGB cables

or

RGB camera

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 “SET UP” 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

—

VOL

+

INPUT

POWER /

R - STANDBY
G POWER ON

AUDIO

PC IN

Conversion adapter (if necessary)

D-sub 15p

RGB

PC cable

Ferrite core

Less than

7

7"

/8

(20 cm)

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 of 640 × 480 dots when the aspect mode is set to “NORMAL”, and 852 × 480

dots when the aspect mode is set to “FULL”. 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

How to connect the SERIAL Terminals

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

COMPUTER

Connections

SERIAL

RS-232C cable

13452

6789

Pin layout for RS-232C

D-sub 9p

Conversion cable

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

RS-232C Conversion cable

D-sub 9-pin female

2
3
5
4
6
7
8

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Details

R X D

T X D

GND

Shorted

Shorted

NC

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.

Command

Command
PON
POF
AUU
AUD
AMT
IIS

DAM

Parameter
None
None
None
None
None
None
VID
YP1

RG1
None
NORM
ZOOM
FULL
JUST
SELF

Control details
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)
PC mode
Screen mode select (toggle)
NORMAL (4:3)
ZOOM
FULL
JUST
Panasonic AUTO

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OSD LANGUAGE

English (UK

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Deutsch

Fran ais

Italiano

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ENGLISH (US

)

Power ON/OFF and Input Signal Selection

Power ON/OFF

Connecting the plug to the Wall Outlet

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 after

the Wide Plasma Display is turned on. (setting
condition is an example.)

INPUT

—

VOL

+

R - STANDBY
G POWER ON

R - STANDBY
G POWER ON

TH-42PW3

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 21)

Select the desired language using the
press the store

button.

and

keys and

From the second time on, the screen shown below is
displayed for a while (setting condition is an example).

VIDEO

NORMAL

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INPUT

SURROUND

VOL

NR

Press the

button on the remote control to turn the

Wide Plasma Display off

Power Indicator: Red (standby)

Press the

button on the remote control to turn the

Wide Plasma Display on

Power Indicator: Green

To turn the power for the Wide Plasma Display off, press
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

VIDEO COMPONENT PC

Select the Input Signal

INPUT

— VOL +

R - STANDBY
G POWER ON

INPUT

Press the INPUT button to select the input
video signal desired from 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)

INPUT

— VOL +

SURROUND

For RGB INPUT (see page 30)

VIDEO RGB PC

INPUT

VOL

19

On-Screen Menu Display from Remote Control

To PICTURE adjust menu
(see page 28)

PICTURE

ADJUST
SELECT

ADJUST
SELECT

NORMAL

NORMAL

STANDARD
0
0
0
0
0

NORMAL

ON

RETURN

0
0
0
0
0

2. 2

RETURN

INPUT

SURROUND

VOL

NR

PICTURE

PICTURE

POS. /SIZE

PC

SOUND

SET UP

ASPECT

OFF TIMER

NORMALIZE
PICTURE MENU
PICTURE
BRIGHTNESS
COLOR
TINT
SHARPNESS
COLOR TEMP
ADVANCED SETTINGS

NORMALIZE

T o ADVANCED SETTINGS
menu (see page 29)

ADVANCED SETTINGS

NORMALIZE
BLACK EXTENSION
W/B HIGH R
W/B HIGH B
W/B LOW R
W/B LOW B
GAMMA

NORMALIZE

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To PICTURE POS./SIZE adjust
menu (see page 24)

PICTURE POS./SIZE

ADJUST
SELECT

NORMAL

RETURN

NORMALIZE

H-POS
H-SIZE
V-POS
V-SIZE

NORMALIZE

PLASMA DISPLAY

On-Screen Menu Display from Remote Control

To SOUND adjust menu (see page 26)

SOUND

ADJUST
SELECT

SELECT

NORMAL

SIGNAL

STANDARD
0
0
0

ON

RETURN

RGB

ENGLISH (US

RETURN

Press to select “SIGNAL”

1

menu.

Press to access

2

)

R

“SIGNAL” setup
menu.

Press the R button to
return to “SET UP” menu.

NORMALIZE
AUDIO MENU
BASS
TREBLE
BALACE
SURROUND

NORMALIZE

To SET UP menu (see page 30)

SET UP

COMPONENT/RGB-IN SELECT

OSD LANGUAGE

Note:

“SIGNAL” setup menu displays different setting condition for each input
signals. (see page 19)

To SIGNAL screen for VIDEO
(see page 31)

SIGNAL
3D Y/C FILTER (NTSC

COLOR SYSTEM
Panasonic AUTO (4:3

)

)

[

VIDEO

ON

AUTO

NORMAL

To SIGNAL screen for
COMPONENT (see page 32)

SIGNAL
CLAMP POSITION

[

COMPONENT

To SIGNAL screen for RGB
(see page 32)

SIGNAL
SYNC

PULL-IN RANGE
CLAMP POSITION

H

-

FREQ. kHz

-

FREQ. Hz

V

31.5

60.0

[

RGB

H & V

NARROW

To SIGNAL screen for PC
(see page 32)

SIGNAL
SYNC

PULL-IN RANGE
CLAMP POSITION

H

-

FREQ. kHz

-

FREQ. Hz

V

31.5

60.0

[

H & V

NARROW

PC

]

]

]

]

Selecting the On-Screen Menu Language

SET UP

Press to display the SET UP menu.

Press to select OSD LANGUAGE.

Press to select your preferred language.

Selectable
languages

English (UK)
Deutsch
Français
Italiano
Español
ENGLISH (US)

.....

(Japanese)

COMPONENT/RGB-IN SELECT

OSD LANGUAGE

SET UP

SELECT

SIGNAL

RGB

ENGLISH (US

RETURN

)

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ASPECT Controls

The 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.

NORMAL ZOOM FULL

Panasonic AUTO JUST

Notes:

(1) During RGB and PC input signal modes, the mode switches

between “NORMAL” and “FULL” only.

(2) For a 525p (480p) signal input during “COMPONENT” input

signal mode, the mode switches between “ZOOM” and “FULL”
only.

(3) For a 1125i (1080i), 750p (720p) signal input during

“COMPONENT” input signal mode, the mode is set to “FULL”
mode, and switching is not possible.
For a 525i (480i), 625i (575i) signal input during “Component”
input signal mode, “Panasonic Auto” can not be selected.

(4) The aspect mode is memorized separately for each input terminal

(VIDEO, COMPONENT, RGB and PC).

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PLASMA DISPLAY

ASPECT Controls

Mode

NORMAL

ZOOM

FULL

JUST

NORMAL

Picture

4

NORMAL will display a 4:3 picture at its standard 4:3

Explanation

size.

3

4

3

4

3

4

3 9

16

ZOOM

16

FULL

16

JUST

ZOOM mode magnifies the central section of the picture.

9

FULL will display the picture at its maximum size but
with sight elongation.

9

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.

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 NORMAL.

Notes:

(1) Do not allow 4:3 mode to be displayed for an extended period, as this can cause a permanent 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 FULL mode.

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Adjusting PICTURE POS./SIZE

Adjusting screen

1

ASPECT

Press to select the screen mode to
adjust (see page 23).

2

PICTURE

POS. /SIZE

Press to display the PICTURE POS./
SIZE menu.

Press to select H-POS/H-SIZE/V-POS/
V -SIZE/CLOCK PHASE.

During “VIDEO” and

“COMPONENT” input signal modes.

PICTURE POS./SIZE

NORMALIZE

H-POS
H-SIZE
V-POS
V-SIZE

NORMALIZE

ADJUST
SELECT

NORMAL

RETURN

During “RGB” and “PC”

input signal modes.

PICTURE POS./SIZE

NORMALIZE

NORMAL

H-POS
H-SIZE
V-POS
V-SIZE
CLOCK PHASE

NORMALIZE

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 page 25).

R

Press to exit 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 to

When the Position Left

V-SIZE

CLOCK PHASE

(RGB/PC in Mode)

Helpful Hint (

While the PICTURE POS./SIZE display is active, if either the N button on the remote control is pressed at any time or
the
settings.

(ACTION 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
carry out adjustment.

N

“ ”

NORMALIZE

/

button is pressed

Normalization)

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.

Press to select the desired adjustment menu.

Select the desired level by listening to the sound.

SOUND

ADJUST
SELECT

NORMAL

STANDARD

0
0
0

ON

RETURN

STANDARD

NORMALIZE
AUDIO MENU
BASS
TREBLE
BALACE
SURROUND

NORMALIZE

AUTO

INPUT

SURROUND

VOL

NR

PICTURE SET UP

PICTURE

Emits the original sound.

Automatically controls
proper volume level.

SOUND

To end adjustments

•

R

Press R button

Note:

Press the SURROUND button to directly turn the surround effect ON and OFF. (see page 27)

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 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 settings are memorized separately for each SOUND mode
(AUTO, STANDARD).

ON

PLASMA DISPLAY

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PICTURE Adjustments

1

PICTURE

Press the PICTURE button on the
Remote Control to display the
PICTURE menu.

Select to adjust each item.

2

Press to select the menu to adjust.

Select the desired level by looking at the picture
behind the menu.

PICTURE

ADJUST
SELECT

NORMAL

STANDARD

0
0
0
0
0

NORMAL

RETURN

or right

ON

button to

NORMALIZE
PICTURE MENU
PICTURE
BRIGHTNESS
COLOR
TINT
SHARPNESS
COLOR TEMP
ADVANCED SETTINGS

NORMALIZE

Press the left
select “ON”. Press the down
to enter ADVANCED SETTINGS mode.
ADVANCED SETTINGS ON
Enables fine picture adjustment at a
professional level (see page 29).

ADVANCED SETTINGS

NORMALIZE
BLACK EXTENSION
W/B HIGH R
W/B HIGH B
W/B LOW R
W/B LOW B
GAMMA

NORMAL

0
0
0
0
0

2. 2

ADVANCED SETTINGS OFF
Displays images with settings of the
PICTURE menu.

button

PICTURE

ADJUST
SELECT

NORMAL

STANDARD
0
0
0
0
0

NORMAL

ON

RETURN

Press the left

or right

NORMALIZE
PICTURE MENU
PICTURE
BRIGHTNESS
COLOR
TINT
SHARPNESS
COLOR TEMP
ADVANCED SETTINGS

NORMALIZE

button to switch between

modes.

STANDARD DYNAMIC

CINEMA

STANDARD

STANDARD

For viewing in standard (evening
lighting) environments.
This menu selects the normal levels of
BRIGHTNESS and PICTURE.

DYNAMIC

DYNAMIC

For viewing in brighter environments.
This menu selects higher than normal
levels of BRIGHTNESS and PICTURE.

CINEMA

CINEMA

Ideal for movies.

Can be selected for VIDEO/

•

COMPONENT.

Note:

(1) 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
page 29)

Press the left

or right

button to switch between

modes.

NORMAL COOL WARM

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

(NTSC only)

SHARPNESS

Note:

There is little change when PICTURE is increased with a bright picture or reduced with a dark picture.

Effect Adjustments

Selects the 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 black hair.
Adjusts slightly to a lighter color.

Adjust for nice skin color.

Displays a sharp image.

Notes:

(1)

“COLOR” , “TINT” and “SHARPNESS”
settings cannot be adjusted for “RGB”
and “PC” input signal modes.

(2) You can change the level of each

function (CONTRAST, BRIGHTNESS,
COLOR, TINT, SHARPNESS) for
each PICTURE menu.

(3) The setting details for normal,

dynamic and cinema respectively are
memorized separately for each input
mode (VIDEO, COMPONENT, RGB
and PC).

(4) The “TINT” setting can be adjusted for

NTSC signal only.

ADVANCED SETTINGS

Item

BLACK

EXTENSION

Effect

Adjusts the dark shades of the image in gradiation.

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 mode (VIDEO, 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

Down Up

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

/

NORMALIZE

2.2

2.5

Normalization)

While the “ADVANCED SETTINGS” menu is displayed, if either the N button on the remote control is pressed at any
time or the
settings.

(ACTION button) is pressed during “NORMALIZE”, then all adjustment values are returned to the factory

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SET UP 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 SET UP menu screen.

INPUT

Press to select the “COMPONENT/RGB IN

SURROUND

VOL

N

PICTURE SET UP

PICTURE

POS. /SIZE

SOUND

R

ASPECT

2

SELECT”.
Press to select the desired mode.

SET UP

COMPONENT/RGB-IN SELECT

OSD LANGUAGE

SELECT

COMPONENT RGB

R

Press to exit from adjust mode.

SIGNAL

RGB

ENGLISH (US

RETURN

)

Adjusting unnatural video images (3D Y/C FILTER)

Select the SIGNAL from the “SET UP” menu during VIDEO (S-VIDEO) input signal
mode. (“SIGNAL [VIDEO]” menu is displayed.)

Press to select the “3D Y/C FILTER (NTSC)”

Press to set ON/OFF.

R

Press to exit from adjust mode.

SET UP

COMPONENT/RGB-IN SELECT

SIGNAL

OSD LANGUAGE

SELECT

Press

SIGNAL
3D Y/C FILTER (NTSC

COLOR SYSTEM

Panasonic AUTO (4:3

CHANGE

SELECT

ENGLISH (US

RETURN

(store) button

)

)

RETURN

RGB

[

VIDEO

ON

AUTO

NORMAL

)

]

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SET UP for Input Signals

AUTO PAL SECAM M NTSC NTSC

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 functions.

Mode

Color system

Set the color system to match the input signal. If set to “AUTO”, the color system

Function

is determined automatically.

SET UP

COMPONENT/RGB-IN SELECT

SELECT

Press

SELECT

SIGNAL

)

OSD LANGUAGE

SIGNAL
3D Y/C FILTER (NTSC

COLOR SYSTEM
Panasonic AUTO (4:3

CHANGE

RGB

ENGLISH (US

RETURN

(store) button

[

VIDEO

)

ON

AUTO

NORMAL

RETURN

)

]

Pansonic 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”.

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SET UP for Input Signals

Select SIGNAL from the “SET UP” menu during RGB or PC input signal mode.

Press to select each item.

SIGNAL

CLAMP POSITION

[

COMPONENT

]

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:
ON G: Uses a synchronized signal on the Video G signal, which is input

ON VIDEO: Compatible with the scart plug (Europe)

Setting PC sync signal setting:

The H and V sync signals are input from the HD/VD (BNC) connector.
from the G (BNC) connector.
The composite video signal input from the VIDEO input terminal is

used by dividing the sync signals.

SIGNAL
SYNC

PULL-IN RANGE
CLAMP POSITION

H

-

FREQ. kHz

-

FREQ. Hz

V

SIGNAL
SYNC

PULL-IN RANGE
CLAMP POSITION

H

-

FREQ. kHz

-

FREQ. Hz

V

SYNC

SYNC

SYNC

31.5

60.0

31.5

60.0

[

RGB

H & V

NARROW

[

PC

H & V

NARROW

H & V

ON G

ON VIDEO

]

]

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, 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
V

-

FREQ. Hz

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
PICTURE and BIGHTNESS/Volume setting
(Check by pushing 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.

No Color

Plasma Display panel

Symptoms

Some parts of the screen do
not light up

After-images appear

Color controls set at minimum level.
Color 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 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

TH-42PWD3
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

Color System
Scanning format
PC signals

120 V AC, 50/60 Hz

Max. Amps 4.0 A

1.9 W

0.7 W

Drive method AC type

42-inch, 16:9 aspect ratio

3000:1

(Panel only) 650 cd / m

(As a set) 400 cd / m

920 mm (W) × 518 mm (H) × 1056 mm (diagonal)

No. of pixels

408,960 (852 (W) × 480 (H)) [2,556 × 480 dots]

34 °F - 104 °F (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 Hz

2

2

Connection terminals

AV

COMPONENT/RGB

PC

TUNER
SERIAL

SPEAKERS (6 Ω)

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-SUB9PIN)

16W [8 W + 8 W] (10 % THD)

For TY-SP42PWD3W only

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

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Accessories Supplied

Remote Control Transmitter
Batteries

Optional Supplied

Speakers

Pedestal

Wall stand

Mobile stand

Wall-hanging bracket

(vertical)

Wall-hanging bracket

(angled)

Ceiling unit

Terminal Cover

Specifications

TH-42PWD3

EUR646525

2 × AA Size

TY-SP42PWD3W

TY-ST42PT3-K

TY-ST42PW1

TY-ST42PF3

TY-WK42PV1

TY-WK42PR1

TY-CE42PS1

TY-UPS200

Dimensions
(W × D × H)

Weight (Mass)

40.2” (1020 mm) × 24” (610 mm) × 3.5” (89 mm)

3.5"

40.2" (1020 mm)

INPUT

—

VOL

+

POWER /

R - STANDBY
G POWER ON

(89 mm)

24" (610 mm)

approx. 65.0 lbs (main unit only)
approx. 74.3 lbs (with speakers)

Note:

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. Weight and dimensions shown are approximate.

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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 TH-42PWD3 Serial Number

Panasonic Broadcast & Digital Systems Company

Division of Matsushita Electric Corporation of America

Executive Office :

3330 Cahuenga Blvd W., Los Angeles, CA 90068 [phone]

EASTERN ZONE : One Panasonic Way 4E-7 Secaucus, NJ 07094 [phone]

Mid-Atlantic/New England : One Panasonic Way 4E-7 Secaucus, NJ 07094 [phone]
Southeast Region : 1225 Northbrook Parkway, Ste 1-160 Swanee GA 30024 [phone]
Central Region : 1707 N Randall Road E1-C-1, Elgin, IL 60123 [phone]

WESTERN ZONE : 3330 Cahuenga Blvd W., Los Angeles, CA 90068 [phone]

Dallas Region : 6226 Abington Way, Houston, TX 77008 [phone]
No. CA/Northwest Region : 5870 Stone Ridge, #3, Pleasanton, CA [phone]

Government Marketing Department : 52 West Gude Drive, Rockville, MD 20850 [phone]

Printed in Japan

MBS0700S1100(MS)

Example of Mobile stand installation
Beispiel einer lnstallation des mobilen Ständers
Voorbeeld van de installatie van de mobiele standaard

English

Esempio di installazione del supporto mobile
Exemple d’installation du pied mobile
Ejemplo de instalación del pedestal móvil
Exempel på installation av flyttbart stativ

Deutsch

Nederlands

Eksempel på montering af rullebord

Units : mm
Einhelt : mm
Eenheden : mm
Unità : mm
Unité : mm
Unidad : mm
Enhet : mm
Måleenheder : mm
( ) Units : inches

Italiano

A

820 (32 5/16)

D

B

C

3

400 (15

/4)

15°

Français

Español

Svenska

Dansk

Dimensions
Afmetingen
Dimensioni
Dimensiones
Mått
Dimensioner

1030 (40 9/16) 650 (25

For 42˝ Display
Für 42-Zoll-Display
Voor 42-inch display
Per schermo da 42 pollici
Pour l’écran 42 pouces
Para la pantalla de 42 polgada
För skärm på 42 tum
Til 42˝ skærm

TH-42PW3
TH-42PWD3

610(24

5

/32)

1

/64)

29

/64)

89(333/64)

A

1020(40

B

C

1637(64

D

PC-42P1/PD1
TC-42P1/P1F
TC-42PD1
TC-42PD1F

1030(40

633.5(24
1760(69

9

/16)

61

19

For 50˝ Display
Für 50-Zoll-Display
Voor 50-inch display
Per schermo da 50 pollici
Pour l’écran 50 pouces
Para la pantalla de 50 polgada
För skärm på 50 tum
Til 50˝ skærm

1210(47

/64)

/64)

724(28

1751(68

98(3

19

/32)

41

/64)

1

/2)

15

/16)

55

/64)

Example of ceiling unit installation

626

~

926

A

Ceiling board

B

G

C

D

E

50

431

R

660

F

89

A
B
C
D
E
F

G

R

Angle / Winkel / Hoek / Angolo /
Ángulo / Vinkel

Dimensions / Größe /
Afmeting / Misura / Tamaño /
Storlek / Størrelse

1079.4

473.6

1179.4

573.6

1279.4

673.6

1379.4

773.6

1096.8

511.6

1196.8

611.6

1296.8

711.6

1396.8

811.6

1082.1

557.4

1182.1

657.4

194

0

229

156.8
610

1020

89

252.9

302.9

0° 15° 30°

1282.1

757.4

1382.1

857.4

A
B
C
D
E
F

G

R

Angle / Winkel / Hoek / Angolo /
Ángulo / Vinkel

Dimensions / Größe /
Afmeting / Misura / Tamaño /
Storlek / Størrelse

1100

466

1200

566

1300

666

1400

766

1117

505

1217

605

1317

705

1417

805

1100

551

1200

651

194

0

231
164

633.5

1030

89

256
317

0° 15° 30°

1300

751

1400

851

For 42˝ Display
Für 42-Zoll-Display
Voor 42-inch display
Per schermo da 42 pollici
Pour l’écran 42 pouces
Para la pantalla de 42 polgada
För skärm på 42 tum
Til 42˝ skærm

TH-42PW3/PWD3

A
B
C
D
E
F

G

R

Angle / Winkel / Hoek / Angolo /
Ángulo / Vinkel

Dimensions / Größe /
Afmeting / Misura / Tamaño /
Storlek / Størrelse

1070

496

1170

596

1270

696

1370

796

1088

534

1188

634

1288

734

1388

834

1074

577

1174

677

194

0

123
148

573.5
930

89

241
287

0° 15° 30°

1274

777

1374

877

For 37˝ Display
Für 37-Zoll-Display
Voor 37-inch display
Per schermo da 37 pollici
Pour l’écran 37 pouces
Para la pantalla de 37 polgada
För skärm på 37 tum
Til 37˝ skærm

A
B
C
D
E
F

G

R

Angle / Winkel / Hoek / Angolo /
Ángulo / Vinkel

Dimensions / Größe /
Afmeting / Misura / Tamaño /
Storlek / Størrelse

1138.5

414.5

1238.5

514.5

1338.5

614.5

1438.5

714.5

1153.7

458.8

1253.7

558.8

1353.7

658.8

1453.7

758.8

1153.3

512.2

1253.3

612.2

202

0

251.4

186.2
724

1210

98

288.3

359.7

0° 15° 30°

1353.3

712.2

1453.3

812.2

For 50˝ Display
Für 50-Zoll-Display
Voor 50-inch display
Per schermo da 50 pollici
Pour l’écran 50 pouces
Para la pantalla de 50 polgada
För skärm på 50 tum
Til 50˝ skærm



TC-42P1F/PD1F TC-42P1/PD1



Beispiel für die Installation der Deckeneinheit
Voorbeeld van de installatie van de plafondbevestiging

English

Esempio di installazione dell’unità a soffitto
Exemple d’installation en plafond
Ejemplo de instalación de la unidad de techo
Installationsexempel för takupphängningsenheten

Deutsch

Eksempel på montering af loftophænget

Units : mm
Einhelt : mm
Eenheden : mm
Unità : mm
Unité : mm

Nederlands

Unidad : mm
Enhet : mm
Måleenheder : mm

Italiano

Français

Español

Svenska

Dansk

50

51

ˇˇ

Example of wall-hanging bracket installation
Installationsbeispiel einer W andhängehalterung
Voorbeeld van de installatie v an de muurbe vestigingssteun.
Esempio di installazione della staffa per sospensione a parete (verticale)
Exemple d’installation de l’applique de suspension au m ur (verticale)
Ejemplo de instalación de la abrazadera de suspensión de pared
Exempel på montering av väggupphängning
Eksempel på montering af vægbeslag

900

E

450 450

450

660

490

930

A

F

D

20

B

R

C

Units : mm
Einhet : mm
Eenheid

: mm
Unitá : mm
Unités : mm
Unidad: mm
Enhet : mm
Enhed : mm

ˇˇ

For 42″ Display
für 42-Zoll-Display
Per schermo da 42 pollici
Pour l’écran de 42 pouces
Para la pantalla de 42 pulg
För skarm på 42
Til 42 skærm

Angle / Winkel
Hoek / Angolo
Angulo / Vinkel

R
A

B
C
D
E
F

0˚ 5˚ 10˚ 15˚ 20˚

143.5

143.5

055.5
0610

1020

0089

186.8

134.0

064.4

228.8

123.6

073.5

269.3

112.6

081.7

308.0

100.8

088.8

Dimensions
Afmetingen
Dimensioni
Dimensiones
Mätt
Dimensioner

ETH-42PW3 / PWD3

Angle / Winkel
Hoek / Angolo
Angulo / Vinkel

R
A

B
C
D
E
F

0˚ 5˚ 10˚ 15˚ 20˚

143.5

143.5

074.0

0633.5

1030.0

0089.0

190
134

084

230
120

093

270
109
101

310

095

107

Dimensions
Afmetingen
Dimensioni
Dimensiones
Mätt
Dimensioner

EPT-42P1 / PD1. TC-42P1 / PF1. TC-42PD1 / PD1F

Option menus for the commercial model

For model: TH-42PWD3 (Not available for TH-42PW3)

The commercial-use Wide Plasma Display Model TH-42PWD3 has option menus that
can be adjusted to match the installation location.
These settings are not intended to be adjusted by end users, and are theref ore hidden functions.

Option menu

Options

Wobbling

Off-timer function
Onscreen display
Initial INPUT
Initial VOL level
Maximum VOL level
INPUT lock
Button lock
Studio W/B

Option menus Contents

Wobbling

default
settings

On

Screen image shift OFF
Turns off the screen shift function that prevents

On

Enable

On

Off
Off
Off5353

Off

Off

Off

after-images from appearing on the screen.

Off-timer function
Onscreen display

Enable

On

Off-timer operation invalidation
The off-timer function is made invalid

On-screen display OFF
Turns off the on-screen display that indicates power
on, input modes and when no signal is received.

Initial INPUT

Startup input setting
Sets the input mode when the power is turned on

Off

(VIDEO, COMPONENT VIDEO/RGB, PC). Input mode
switching is possible after the power is turned on.

Initial VOL level

Off

Startup volume setting
Sets the volume level when the power is turned on.
V olume can be adjusted after the po w er is turned on.

Maximum VOL level

Off

Maximum volume setting Fix input mode
Sets the maximum volume level. Volume cannot
exceed this limit.

INPUT lock

Off

Input mode cannot be switch
Fixes the input mode to (VIDEO, COMPONENT
VIDEO/RGB, PC) and input mode cannot be switched.

Button lock

Front operation button invalidation
Front operation buttons are made invalid. Several

Off

combinations of button invalidation are possible:
just the selection keys (VOL keys, just the INPUT
key, or both VOL keys and INPUT key.)

Studio W/B

Set the screen color temperature to 3,200 Kelvin.
(Use when the contents displayed on the screen needs

Off

to be filmed for use in news progr ams or other purposes.)
This is valid when the setting is turned ON and the WHITE
BALANCE in the PICTURE menu is set to WARM.

(See reverse page for operating the Option menu.)

Displaying the Option menu

1

2

3

SET UP

SURROUND

Press to display the Setup menu.

Press to select
OSD Language.

Press down for more than
3 seconds to display the
Option menu.

Component/RGB-in select

OSD Lan

Options

Wobbling

Off-timer function
Onscreen display
Initial INPUT
Initial VOL level
Maximum VOL level
INPUT lock
Button lock
Studio W/B

Setup

guag

Select

g

nal

Si

e

RGB

g

En

lish (UK

Return

On

Enable

On

Off
Off
Off5353

Off

Off

Off

)

Setting the Option menus

1

The option menu will disappear 60 seconds after
operation.

Options

2

Wobbling

Off-timer function
Onscreen display
Initial INPUT
Initial VOL level
Maximum VOL level
INPUT lock
Button lock
Studio W/B

On

Enable

On

Off
Off
Off5353

Off

Off

Off

Press to select the desired item.

Press to select the desired function.

Using the up and down keys to adjust
volume. The set volume level is activated
by selecting ON.

3

R

Press to exit Option menu.

Option menu for Scroll Bar

If allow a still picture to be display ed for an extended period, as this can cause a permanent
after-image to remain on the Wide plasma Display.
The Scroll Bar function is for the after image removed.

Scroll bar

Vertical White Bar of 20 cm width

Displaying the Option menu

1

PICTURE

POS. /SIZE

Press to display the Picture Pos./Size menu.

Press to select H-Pos menu.

During “AV” and “Component”

Picture Pos./Size

input signal modes.

H-Pos
H-Size
V-Pos
V-Size

Normalise

Adjust
Select

Normal

Normalise

Return

During “RGB” and “PC”

input signal modes.

Picture Pos./Size

Normalise

Normal

H-Pos
H-Size
V-Pos
V-Size
Clock Phase

Normalise

Adjust
Select

Return

2

3

Press down for more
than 3 seconds to
display the Option
menu.

Screensaver

White bar scroll

Change Return

On

Action

Timer

(1 h)

Press to select Scroll Bar
Off/On/Timer (1h)

Can not access Scroll Bar.Off

Keep the Scroll Bar.On
After 1 hour display in Scroll Bar.

The unit goes stand-by Automatically.

Screensaver

White bar scroll

Change Return

Screensaver

White bar scroll

Change Return

Screensaver

White bar scroll

Change Return

Off

Action

On

Action

Timer (1h)

Action

4

5

Press to access Scroll
Bar menu from Scroll Bar
On/Timer.

R

Press to exit Option menu.

52

Unit : inches (for USA)

ETH-42PW3 / PWD3

ˇˇ

42″ Display

ˇˇ

37″ Display

Angle R 0˚ 5˚ 10˚ 15˚ 20˚

A
B
C
D
E

F

5

10

⁄

16

510⁄

16

123⁄

32

79⁄

32

515⁄

16

22⁄

16

827⁄

32

429⁄

32

215⁄

32

1027⁄

64

418⁄

16

215⁄

16

1151⁄

64

42⁄

16

37⁄

64

2237⁄

64

365 ⁄

8

031 ⁄

2

Dimensions

ˇˇ

50″ Display

Angle R 0˚ 5˚ 10˚ 15˚ 20˚

A
B
C
D
E
F

6
6

4

51

⁄

64

77⁄

8

513⁄

32

51⁄

8

911⁄

16

449⁄

64

531⁄

64

117⁄

16

47⁄

64

551⁄

64

137⁄

64

327⁄

64

61⁄

32

281 ⁄

2

4741⁄

64

0355⁄

64

Dimensions

Angle R 0˚ 5˚ 10˚ 15˚ 20˚

A
B
C
D
E

F

510⁄

16

510⁄

16

29 ⁄

64

723⁄

64

54 ⁄

16

217⁄

32

9

455⁄

64

257⁄

64

1019⁄

32

047 ⁄

16

037 ⁄

32

121 ⁄

8

0331⁄

32

031⁄

2

241 ⁄

64

405 ⁄

32

031 ⁄

2

Dimensions

EPT-42P1 / PD1. TC-42P1 / PF1. TC-42PD1 / PD1F

Angle R 0˚ 5˚ 10˚ 15˚ 20˚

A
B
C
D
E
F

510⁄

16

510⁄

16

211⁄

16

715⁄

32

54 ⁄

16

319⁄

64

93 ⁄

64

423⁄

32

321⁄

32

1010⁄

16

049 ⁄

32

0331⁄

32

1213⁄

64

0347⁄

64

043⁄

16

2461⁄

64

409 ⁄

16

031 ⁄

2

Dimensions

ˇˇ

For 37″ Display
für 37-Zoll-Display
Per schermo da 37 pollici
Pour l’écran de 37 pouces
Para la pantalla de 37 pulg
För skarm på 37
Til 37 skærm

Angle / Winkel
Hoek / Angolo
Angulo / Vinkel

R

A

B
C
D

E

F

0˚ 5˚ 10˚ 15˚ 20˚

143.5

143.5

044.0

573.5

930.0

089.0

185
135

054

225
125

063

265
115

072

300
105

079

Dimensions
Afmetingen
Dimensioni
Dimensiones
Mätt
Dimensioner

ˇˇ

For 50″ Display
für 50-Zoll-Display
Per schermo da 50 pollici
Pour l’écran de 50 pouces
Para la pantalla de 50 pulg
För skarm på 50
Til 50 skærm

Angle / Winkel
Hoek / Angolo
Angulo / Vinkel

R

A

B
C
D

E

F

0˚ 5˚ 10˚ 15˚ 20˚

152.5

152.5

122.0

0724

1210

0098

200.0

137.3

130.2

246.1

121.2

139.4

290.5

104.4

147.1

333.0

086.9

153.3

Dimensions
Afmetingen
Dimensioni
Dimensiones
Mätt
Dimensioner

23

⁄32″ 1723⁄32″

17

35

E

7

⁄16″

F

A

⁄32″

⁄32″

9

23

19

17

⁄64″

51

25

36

63

⁄64″

39

⁄64″

R

D

C

B

Units : inches

31/2

B

Ceiling board

R

English

Deutsch

/64

29

36

~

/64

41

32

24

/

31

1

A

32

/

31

16

Nederlands

For 42˝ Display

For 37˝ Display

2563/64

F



TH-42PW3/PWD3

Angle

Size

R

1

A

42

/2

41

B

18

/64

C
D

0° 15° 30°

46 7/16

37

22

/64

41

7

/64

0

E
F
G



TC-42P1F/PD1F TC-42P1/PD1

Angle

Size

R

5

A

43

/16

11

B

18

/32

C
D

0° 15° 30°

47 1/4

22 9/32

41

7

/64

0

E
F
G

Angle

Size

R

42 1/8

A

17

19

/32

B
C
D

0° 15° 30°

46 1/16

15

23

/32

7 5/8

0

E
F
G

26

51 3/16
26 7/32

27

50 3/8

33

50

13

/64

/32

54 5/16

30 29/64

55 1/8

30 5/32

15

53

11

31

E

C

G

Italiano

D

43 3/16

47 1/8

24 5/64

51 1/16
28 1/64

1

9

/64

11

6

/64

20 9/64

24 1/64
40 5/32

3 1/2

31

43

19 7/8

13

/32

47

/16

51

13

23

/16

27

3

9

/32

29

6

/64

15

24

/16

35

40

/64

3 1/2

53

/16

42

/32

21 1/32

49

/64

46

/64

50

61

24

/64

28

25

8

/32

53

5

/64

37

22

/64

39

36

/64

3 1/2

63

54

/64

42 19/32

46 17/32

50 15/32

61

31

/64

2115/16

25 7/8

9
11

27

25

/32

55

/32

43 5/16

12

11

/16

31

/16

21

47 1/4

11

/16

25 5/8

10 5/64

12

45

41

/64

54

/64

42 9/32

57

53

/64

32

/64

22

46 7/32

23

21

/32

26

/32

31

9

11

29

61

/64

59

/64

31

/64

50 5/32
30

/64

19

/64

13

51 3/16
29 9/16

19

54 13/32

/16

33 3/4

55 1/8

33

39

/64

Français

Español

54 3/32

33

/32

34

/64

Svenska

For 50˝ Display

Angle

Size

R

53

44

/64

A

16 5/16

B
C
D
E
F
G

0° 15° 30°

41

13

23

19

48 47/64

20 1/4

7 61/64

0

52 45/64

24 1/13

56

28 1/8

/64

45

/32

18 5/8

49

53

/64

22

25

57

9

/64

21

7

/64

28 1/2

41

47

/64

55

3

/64

15

/64

57

/64

29 7/8

45 13/32

20

15

/16

49 11/32

53 9/32

33

/64

24 7/64

11

11

28 1/32

/32

57 7/32

31

31

/32

14 5/32

Dansk

51