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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

Accessories

Accessories Supplied

Check that you have the Accessories and items shown

Operating Instruction book Remote Control Transmitter

EUR646525

INPUT

SURROUND

VOL

PICTURE

SET UP

SOUND

PICTURE POS. /SIZE

ASPECT

OFF TIMER

PLASMA DISPLAY

Warranty

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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

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.

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

1 VIDEO(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.

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 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

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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)

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

Connections

SPEAKER Terminals (R)

– 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)

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)

AUDIO AUDIO

VD HD P

R/CR

/R PB/CB/B Y/G

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

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

Video

OUT

S-Video

OUT

S-VIDEO 4 pin socket

Luminance earth

Luminance in

Chrominance earth

Chrominance in

S-VIDEO

VIDEO

AV IN

AUDIO

S-VIDEO

AUDIO

2×RCA audio cables

Video input to S-VIDEO socket

Audio input to L/R sockets

Connections

How to connect the AV Input Terminals

VIDEO signal connection

(VCR)

Audio

OUT

(VCR)

Audio

OUT

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

AUDIO

How to connect the CONTROLLER TUNER Input Terminals

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

CONTROLLER/TUNER

AUDIO

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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