Panasonic Progressive Wide Plasma Display Th 42pwd5 Operating Instructions

Progressive Wide Plasma Display
Operating Instructions
TH-42PWD5
Model No.
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PLASMA DISPLAY
Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read these instructions completely. Please keep this manual
for future reference.
English
TQBC0399
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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.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.
WARNING
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT...

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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...

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Table of ContentsDear 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.
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.
Important Safety Instructions...

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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 and used in accordance
with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation...

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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...

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 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-SP42PWD3W, TY-SP42P5W-K
 Pedestal.........................................................
TY-ST05-K
 Wall...

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PLASMA DISPLAY
INPUT
SURROUND
VOL
NR
PICTURE
SOUNDSET UP
ASPECT PICTURE
POS. /SIZE
OFF TIMER
PC
Accessories
Accessories Supplied
Check that you have the Accessories and items shown
Optional Accessories
Operating
Instruction bookRemote Control
Transmitter
EUR646525
For assembling
Full instructions are supplied with each of the optional accessories for use with this Plasma Display.
Warranty
AC cordFixing bands Batteries for the Remote
Control Transmitter
(AA(R6) Battery × 2)
 Speakers
TY-SP42PWD3W...

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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.)
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...

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Basic Controls
TH-42PWD5
R - STANDBY
G   POWER ONINPUT—   VOL      +
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 and
PC Mode Selection)
(see page 19) Power Indicator
The Power Indicator will light.
 POWER-OFFIndicator not illuminated
(The unit will still consume some power
as long as the power cord is inserted into
the wall outlet.)
 STAND-BY .....
Red
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