Panasonic TH-42PHD6BX Operating Instructions Manual
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Operating Instructions
Progressive Wide Plasma Display
PLASMA DISPLAY
High Definition Plasma Display
TH-42PWD6
Model No.
TH-42PHD6
Model No.
TH-50PHD6
®
TQBC0606
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Page 1: Operating Instructions
® Operating Instructions Progressive Wide Plasma Display PLASMA DISPLAY TH-42PWD6 Model No. – INPU R - STAN ER ON G POW High Definition Plasma Display TH-42PHD6 Model No. TH-50PHD6 Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read these instructions completely. Please keep this manual for future reference. -
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Dear Panasonic Customer Welcome to the Panasonic family of customers. We hope that you will have many years of enjoyment from your new Plasma Display. To obtain maximum benefit from your set, please read these Instructions before making any adjustments, and retain them for future reference. -
Page 3: Important Safety Notice
If you lose the fuse cover the plug must not be used until a replacement cover is obtained A replacement fuse cover can be purchased from your local Panasonic Dealer. If the fitted moulded plug is unsuitable for the socket outlet in your home, then the fuse shall be removed and the plug cut off and disposed of safety. -
Page 4: Safety Precautions
To do so may cause fire and electric shock. If the mains lead is damaged, have it repaired at your local Panasonic dealer. If the Plasma Display is not going to be used for any prolonged length of time, unplug the mains plug from the... -
Page 5: Cleaning And Maintenance
Safety Precautions If problems occur during use If a problem occurs (such as no picture or no sound), or if smoke or an abnormal odour starts to come out from the Plasma Display, immediately unplug the mains plug from the mains outlet. •... -
Page 6: Sales And Support Information
Order accessory and consumable items for your product All enquiries transactions and distribution facilities are with ease and confidence by phoning our Customer Care provided directly by Panasonic UK Ltd. • Centre Monday - Friday 9:00am – 5:30pm. (Excluding It couldn’t be simpler! •... -
Page 7: Connections
Connections When connecting the speakers, be sure to use only the optional accessory speakers. Refer to the separate speaker ’s Installation Manual for details. Speakers (Optional accessories) SPEAKERS Terminals (L) SPEAKERS Mains lead connection Terminals (R) (see page 12) – Mains lead fixing 1. -
Page 8: Pc Input Terminals Connection
Connections PC Input Terminals connection COMPUTER AUDIO PC IN R - STANDBY INPUT MENU ENTER G POWER ON Less than Conversion adapter Ferrite core (large size) 3" (if necessary) (supplied) (10 cm) D-sub 15p PC cable Less than Ferrite core (small size) 3"... -
Page 9: Serial Terminals Connection
(2) If an incorrect command is sent by mistake, this Zoom ZOOM unit will send an “ER401” command back to the 16 : 9 computer. FULL Just JUST Panasonic Auto SELF With the power off, this display responds to PON command only. -
Page 10: Basic Controls
Basic Controls INPUT MENU ENTER R - STANDBY Enter/Aspect G POWER ON Plasma Display TH-42PWD6 button On/Off Switch (see page 14, 16) Remote control MENU Screen ON/OFF sensor Power Indicator Each time the MENU button is pressed, the menu The Power Indicator will light. screen will switch. - Page 11 Basic Controls Stand-by (ON/OFF) button The Plasma Display must first be plugged into the mains outlet and turned on at the On/Off switch (see page 12). Press this button to turn the Plasma Display On, from Stanby mode. Press it again to turn the Plasma Display to Stanby mode.
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Page 12: Plasma Display On/Off And Input Signal Selection
Plasma Display On/Off and input signal selection Mains lead connection Connecting the mains plug to the Plasma Display. Fix the mains plug securely to the Plasma Display with the clamper. (see page 7) Plasma Display On/Off Connect the mains plug to the mains Outlet Press the On/Off switch on the Plasma Display to turn the set on: Power-On. -
Page 13: Select The Input Signal
Power On/Off and input signal selection Select the input signal INPUT Press the INPUT button to select the input signal to be played back from the equipment which has been connected to the Plasma Display. Select the input signals to be connected by installing the optional Terminal Boards. -
Page 14: On-Screen Menu Displays
On-Screen Menu Displays The MENU button on the unit can also To Picture adjust menu Press to select. be pressed. (see page 18) – INPUT MENU ENTER Picture Normalise Normal Picture Mode Normal Contrast Brightness Colour Each time the MENU button is pressed, [ from the unit ] Tint the menu screen will switch. - Page 15 H-Freq. 31.5 Cinema reality V-Freq. 60.0 Panasonic Auto ( 4:3 ) 4 : 3 Note: “Signal” setup menu displays different setting condition for each input signals. (see page 13) To setup Screensaver Press to select Start Time/ Finish Time (see page 24-26) (When Time Designation is selected).
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Page 16: Aspect Controls
“Component”,“RGB” and “DVI” input signal, the mode is set to “16:9” mode, and switching is not possible. Panasonic Auto can be selected only during Video signal input. (3) The aspect mode is memorized separately for each input terminal (INPUT1, INPUT2, INPUT3 and PC IN). -
Page 17: Adjusting Picture Pos./Size
Adjusting Picture Pos./Size Adjusting screen INPUT PICTURE SURROUND POS. /SIZE Press to display the Picture Pos./Size menu. Press to select H-Pos/H-Size/V-Pos/V- Size/Clock Phase. PICTURE SOUND SET UP MULTI SWAP SELECT MOVE PICTURE POS. /SIZE ASPECT OFF TIMER During “AV(S Video)” and During “RGB/PC”... -
Page 18: Picture Adjustments
Picture Adjustments PICTURE Press to display the Picture menu. Picture Normalise Normal Picture Mode Normal Select to adjust each item. Contrast Brightness Press to select the menu to adjust. Colour Tint Sharpness White balance Normal Select the desired level by looking at the picture Advanced settings behind the menu. -
Page 19: Advanced Settings
Picture Adjustments Notes: Item Effect Adjustments (1) “Colour” and “Tint” settings cannot Selects the proper brightness and be adjusted for “RGB/PC” and “DVI” Contrast density for the room. input signal. Less More (2) You can change the level of each Adjusts for easier viewing of dark pictures Brightness function (Contrast, Brightness,... -
Page 20: Sound Adjustment
Sound Adjustment SOUND Press to display the Sound menu. INPUT SURROUND Select to adjust each item. Press to select the desired adjustment menu. Select the desired level by listening to the sound. PICTURE SOUND SET UP MULTI ZOOM SWAP SELECT MOVE Bass Sound... -
Page 21: Digital Zoom
Digital Zoom This displays an enlargement of the designated part of the displayed image. Display the "Operation Guide". MOVE Press to access Digital Zoom. Exit The “Operation Guide” will be displayed. SURROUND • During Digital Zoom, only the following keys button can be operated. -
Page 22: Present Time Setup / Set Up Timer
PRESENT TIME Setup / Set up TIMER The timer can switch the Plasma Display On or Off. Before attempting Timer Set, confirm the PRESENT TIME and adjust if necessary. Then set POWER ON Time / POWER OFF Time. SET UP Press to display the Setup INPUT... -
Page 23: Set Up Timer
PRESENT TIME Setup / Set up TIMER Set up TIMER Display the Set up TIMER screen. Press to select Set up TIMER POWER ON Time / POWER OFF Time. 2 : 30 PRESENT TIME Press to set up POWER ON Function POWER ON Time / POWER OFF Time. -
Page 24: Screensaver (For Preventing After-Images)
Screensaver (For preventing after-images) Do not display a still picture, especially in 4:3 mode, for any length of time. If any after-images are visible a screensaver must be run until the after-images disappear. SET UP Press to display the Setup menu screen. Setup Press to select the Screensaver. -
Page 25: Setup Of Screensaver Time
Screensaver (For preventing after-images ) Setup of Screensaver Time After selecting Time Designation or Interval, the relevant Time Setup will become available for selection and the Operating Time may be set. (Time cannot be set when “Mode” is “on” or “off.”) Screensaver Screensaver Screensaver... -
Page 26: Side Panel Adjustment
Screensaver (For preventing after-images ) Side Panel Adjustment Do not display a picture in 4:3 mode for an extended period, side panel as this can cause an after-image to remain on the side panels either side of the display field. To prevent the appearance of such an after-image, illuminate Screen Display the side panels. -
Page 27: Reducing Power Consumption
Reducing power consumption • Power save: When this function is turned On, luminous level of the plasma display is suppressed, so power consumption is reduced. • Standby save: When this function is turned On, power consumption of the microcomputer is reduced during power supply standby (see page 10, 11, 12), so standby power of the set is reduced. -
Page 28: Setup For Multi Display
Setup for MULTI DISPLAY By lining up Plasma Displays in groups of 4 or 9 as illustrated below, an enlarged picture may be displayed across all screens. For this mode of operation, each plasma display has to be set up with a Display number to determine its location. group of 4 (2 2) group of 9 (3 3) How to Setup MULTI DISPLAY... -
Page 29: How To Set The Display Location Number For Each Plasma Display
Setup for MULTI DISPLAY How to set the display location number for each Plasma Display Press to select Ratio (2nd step). MULTI DISPLAY Setup Press to select “2 2”, “3 3”. MULTI DISPLAY Setup Ratio Location Press to select Location. MULTI DISPLAY Setup Press to select the required arrangement MULTI DISPLAY Setup... -
Page 30: Setup For Input Signals
(ACTION) button [ AV ] Signal Press to exit from adjust mode. 3D Y/C Filter ( NTSC ) Colour system Auto Cinema reality Panasonic Auto ( 4:3 ) 4 : 3 Note: When On, this setting only affects NTSC input signals. -
Page 31: Colour System / Panasonic Auto
SECAM M.NTSC NTSC Panasonic Auto Set to “4 : 3” to view 4:3 images in an unchanged format when Panasonic Auto is (4:3) selected. If you would like to view 4:3 images in Just format, set to “Just”. Cinema reality When on, the display attempts to reproduce a more natural interpretation of sources such as movie pictures, which are recorded at 24 frames per second. -
Page 32: Sync
Setup for input signals Sync Select Signal from the “Setup” menu during RGB input signal. Setup Press to adjust. Component/RGB-in select RGB1 Input label Signal Screensaver Power save Standby save Power management English ( UK ) OSD Language Press (ACTION) button Press to exit from adjust mode. -
Page 33: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Before you call for service, determine the symptoms and make a few simple checks as shown below. Symptoms Checks Picture Sound Electrical Appliances Cars/Motorcycles Fluorescent light Interference Noisy Sound Volume (Check whether the mute function has been activated on the remote control.) Normal Picture No Sound Not plugged into AC outlet... -
Page 34: Input Signal Can Be Displayed
Input signal can be displayed Applicable input signals for PC Input (D-sub 15P) ( Mark) Horizontal Vertical When Multi Screen Signal name Component frequency (kHz) frequency (Hz) and Digital Zoom 525 (480) / 60i 15.73 59.94 525 (480) / 60p 31.47 59.94 625 (575) / 50i... -
Page 35: Specifications
Specifications TH-42PWD6 TH-42PHD6 TH-50PHD6 Power Source 220 - 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz Power Consumption Normal use 265 W 335 W 445 W Stand-by condition Save off 1.8 W, Save on 0.8 W Save off 1.9 W, Save on 1.1 W Save off 1.9 W, Save on 1.1 W Power off condition 0.6 W... - Page 36 Warranty Service purposes. Model Number Serial Number Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. Web Site : http://www.panasonic.co.jp/global/ Printed in Japan MBS0703S0...