Panasonic Hd Plasma Display Th 42phw5 Operating Instructions

High Definition Plasma Display
Operating Instructions
TH-42PHW5
TH-50PHW5
Model No.
R - STANDBY
G   POWER ONI
N
P
U
T—
 
  V
O
L
   
   +P
O
W
E
R
 
 
 
 
 
/
PLASMA DISPLAY
Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read these instructions completely. Please keep this manual
for future reference.
English
TQBC0453-1
®
For assistance, please call : 1-888-VIEW-PTV(843-9788)
or send e-mail to : [email protected]
          or visit us at www.panasonic.com...

2
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 lightning flash with...

3
Important Safety Instructions
  1) Read these instructions.
All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the appliance is operated.
  2) Keep these instructions.
The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference.
  3) Heed all warnings.
All warnings on the appliance and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.
  4) Follow all instructions.
All operating and use instructions should be followed.
  5) Do not use this apparatus near water.
For...

4
Table of Contents
Important Safety Instructions ...................................... 3
FCC STATEMENT .......................................................... 5
Safety Precautions ........................................................ 6
Accessories ................................................................... 8
Accessories Supplied ................................................... 8
Optional Accessories ................................................... 8
Remote Control Batteries...

5
FCC STATEMENT
Trademark Credits
 VGA is a trademark of International Business Machines Corporation.
 Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple Computer, USA.
 S-VGA is a registered trademark of the Video Electronics Standard Association.
Even if no special notation has been made of company or product trademarks, these trademarks have been fully
respected.
Note:
Do not allow a still picture to be displayed for an extended period, as this can cause a permanent after-
image to remain on the High...

6
Safety Precautions
WARNING
Set up
Do not place the Plasma Display on sloped or unstable surfaces.
 The Plasma Display may fall off or tip over.
Do not place any objects on top of the Plasma Display.
 If water spills onto the Plasma Display or foreign objects get inside it, a short-circuit may occur which could result in fire
or electric shock. If any foreign objects get inside the Plasma Display, please consult an Authorized Service Center.
Do not cover the ventilation holes.
 Doing so may cause the...

7
 CAUTION
This 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.........................................
TY-SP42P5W-M (TH-42PHW5), TY-SP50P5W-M(TH-50PHW5)
 Pedestal..........................................
TY-ST10-M
 Wall...

8
PLASMA DISPLAY
INPUT
SURROUND
VOL
NR
PICTURE
SOUNDSET UP
ASPECT PICTURE
POS. /SIZE
OFF TIMER
PC
Fixing bands
TMME187 × 2
Accessories
Accessories Supplied
Check that you have the Accessories and items shown
Optional Accessories
 Speakers
TY-SP42P5W-M (TH-42PHW5)
TY-SP50P5W-M (TH-50PHW5) Pedestal
TY-ST10-M Wall stand
 TY-ST42PW1
Ferrite core
(small size)
J0KF00000018 × 1Batteries for the Remote
Control Transmitter
(AA(R6) Battery × 2)
For assembling
Full instructions are supplied with each of the...

9
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.)
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...

10
Basic Controls
R - STANDBY
G   POWER ONINPUT—   VOL      +
TH-50PHW5
Main POWER ON/OFF Switch
VOLUME Adjustment
Press 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
 the “INPUT” button to select VIDEO
(S VIDEO), COMPONENT/RGB, PC input
signal modes sequentially.
(see page 19) Power Indicator
The Power Indicator will light.
 POWER-OFF Indicator not illuminated
(The unit will still consume some...