Panasonic Wide Plasma Display Th 42pw4 Operating Instructions

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On-Screen Menu Display from Remote Control
Note:
“SIGNAL” setup menu displays different setting condition for each input signals. (see page 19)To SIGNAL screen for RGB (see page 34) To SIGNAL screen for VIDEO (see page 32)
To SIGNAL screen for PC (see page 34) Press to access “SIGNAL” setup
menu.
3D  Y/C  FILTER  (
NTSC)
COLOR  SYSTEM
Panasonic  AUTO  (
4:3)ON
AUTO
NORMAL
SIGNAL[ 
 VIDEO  ]
SIGNAL[
  RGB  ]
SYNC
PULL-IN  RANGEH & V
NARROW
CLAMP  POSITION
SIGNAL[
  PC  ]
SYNC
PULL-IN  RANGEH & V
NARROW
CLAMP  POSITION
Press to access “SCREENSAVER”
menu.(see page 30)
R
Press the R buttun to return
to “SET UP” menu.
R
Press the R buttun to return
to “SET UP” menu.
SCREENSAVER
FUNCTION
MODEWHITE BAR SCROLL
ON
SIDE BAR ADJUSTOFF
To setup SCREENSAVER.
SIGNAL[
  COMPONENT  ]
CLAMP  POSITION
To SIGNAL screen for COMPONETN (see page 34) 
						

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ASPECT Controls
The Plasma Display will allow you to enjoy viewing the picture at its maximum size, including wide screen cinema format
picture.
PLASMA DISPLAY
SURROUND
VOL
NR
PICTURE
SOUNDSET UP
PICTURE
POS. /SIZE
OFF TIMER
PC
INPUT
ASPECT
ASPECT button
The aspect mode changes each time the ASPECT button
is pressed.
NORMAL          ZOOM          FULL
Panasonic AUTO          JUST
ASPECT
Notes:
(1) During RGB and PC input signal modes, the mode switches
between “NORMAL”, “ZOOM” 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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ASPECT Controls
Mode
NORMAL
ZOOM
FULL
JUST
Panasonic
AUTOExplanation
NORMAL will display a 4:3 picture at its standard 4:3
size.
ZOOM mode magnifies the central section of the picture.
FULL will display the picture at its maximum size but
with sight elongation.
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.
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.
NORMAL
3 4
ZOOM4
316
9
FULL4
316
9
4
39 16
JUST
Picture
The display will automatically become enlarged
(depending on the picture source), allowing you to view
the picture at its maximum size.
Note:
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.Panasonic AUTO
For an elongated image
For a 4:3 imageImage is expanded
416
39
4
3
Changes in accordance
with the Panasonic
AUTO mode setting (see
page 33) 
						

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Adjusting PICTURE POS./SIZE
PLASMA DISPLAY
SURROUND
VOL
N
PICTURE
SOUNDSET UP
OFF TIMER
PC
INPUT
ASPECTPICTURE
POS. /SIZE
R
Adjusting screen
ASPECT1
2
3
Press to select the screen mode to
adjust.
PICTURE
POS. /SIZE
Press to display the PICTURE POS./
SIZE menu.
NORMALPICTURE  POS./SIZE
NORMALIZE
H-POS
H-SIZE
V-POS
V-SIZE
Press to adjust screen/position.
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 625p (575p), 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.
R
Press to exit from adjust mode.
Press to select H-POS/H-SIZE/V-POS/
V-SIZE/CLOCK PHASE.
During “VIDEO” and
“COMPONENT” input signal modes.During “RGB” and “PC”
input signal modes.
NORMALPICTURE  POS./SIZE
NORMALIZE
H-POS
H-SIZE
V-POS
V-SIZE
CLOCK  PHASE 
						

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Adjusting PICTURE POS./SIZE
H-POS
H-SIZE
V-POS
V-SIZE
CLOCK PHASE
(RGB/PC in Mode)When the Position Right “
” 
button is pressed
When the Position Right “” 
button is pressed
When the Position Right “” 
button is pressed
When the Position Right “” 
button is pressed
Flickering and distortion can be eliminated by using the Position Left “” 
or Right “” 
button to
carry out adjustment.
 
Helpful Hint (    
/ NORMALIZE 
Normalization)
While the PICTURE POS./SIZE display is active, 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.When the Position Left “
” 
button is pressed
When the Position Left “” 
button is pressed
When the Position Left “” 
button is pressed
When the Position Left “” 
button is pressed
N 
						

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SOUND Adjustment
1
2
Select to adjust each item.
Press to select the desired adjustment menu.
Select the desired level by listening to the sound.
BASS
Adjusts low sounds
TREBLE
Adjusts high sounds
BALANCE
Adjusts left and right
volumes
SURROUND (see next page)
Select ON or OFF
Mute
Press the R button
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.
SURROUND
VOL
NR
PICTURE SET UP
PICTURE
POS S
INPUT
SOUND
R
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.
 
Helpful Hint (    
/ NORMALIZE 
Normalization)N
• To end adjustments
Note:
Press the SURROUND button to directly turn the surround effect ON and OFF. (see next page)
SOUND
NORMALIZE
AUDIO  MENU
BASS
TREBLESTANDARD
ON 0
0 0
BALANCE
SURROUND
NORMAL
Automatically controls
proper volume level. Emits the original sound.AUTO STANDARD
SOUND
Press to display the Sound menu. 
						

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SURROUND Controls
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
Note:
The surround settings are memorized separately for each SOUND mode
(AUTO, STANDARD).
PLASMA DISPLAY
VOL
NR
PICTURE SET UP
PICTURE
POS. /SIZE
OFF TIMER
PC
INPUT
ASPECT
SOUND
SURROUND
SURROUND
ON SURROUND 
						

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PICTURE
NORMALIZE
PICTURE  MENU
BRIGHTNESS
COLORSTANDARD
0
0
TINT
COLOR  TEMPNORMAL PICTURE0
0
0
SHARPNESS
NORMAL
PICTURE
NORMALIZE
PICTURE  MENU
BRIGHTNESS
COLORSTANDARD
0
0
TINT
COLOR  TEMPNORMAL PICTURE0
0
0
SHARPNESS
NORMAL
PICTURE Adjustments
1
2Press the PICTURE button on the
Remote Control to display the
PICTURE menu.
Select to adjust each item.
Press to select the menu to adjust.
Select the desired level by looking at the picture
behind the menu.
PICTURE
STANDARD          DYNAMIC
CINEMA
Press the left  
or right  
button to switch between
modes.
STANDARD
For viewing in standard (evening lighting)
environments.
This menu selects the normal levels of
BRIGHTNESS and PICTURE.
DYNAMIC
For viewing in brighter environments.
This menu selects higher than normal levels of
BRIGHTNESS and PICTURE.
CINEMA
Ideal for movies.
• Can be selected for VIDEO/COMPONENT.
Press the left 
 
or right  
button to switch between
modes.
NORMAL          COOL          WARM
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.Note:
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 next page)
 
Helpful Hint (    
/ NORMALIZE 
Normalization)N 
						

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Note:
There is little change when PICTURE is increased with a bright picture or reduced with a dark picture.
PICTURE Adjustments
Item
PICTURE
BRIGHTNESS
COLOR
TINT
(NTSC only)
SHARPNESS
 Effect                                Adjustments
Less             More
Darker           Brighter
Reddish        Greenish
Selects the proper brightness and
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 (PICTURE, 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).
(4) The “TINT” setting can be adjusted for
NTSC signal only.
Less             More
Less             More
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.
 
Helpful Hint (    
/ NORMALIZE 
Normalization)N 
						

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SCREENSAVER (For preventing after-images)
2
3 1
4
SET  UP
SIGNAL
SCREENSAVER
COMPONENT/RGB-IN  SELECT
RGB
OSD  LANGUAGEENGLISH (
US)
SCREENSAVER
FUNCTION
MODEWHITE BAR SCROLLONSIDE BAR ADJUSTOFF
SCREENSAVER
FUNCTION
MODEWHITE BAR SCROLLONSIDE BAR ADJUSTOFF
Press to display the SETUP menu screen.
SET UP
Press to select the SCREENSAVER.
Press to select the SCREENSAVER screen.
Press to select the Function.
Press to select the desired function.
NEGATIVE
WHITE BAR SCROLL
NEGATIVE     : Negative image will be displayed on the screen.
WHITE BARSCROLL          : The white bar will scroll from left to right.
Press to select the MODE.
Press to select ON or OFF. Do not display a still picture, especially in 4:3 mode, for any length of time.
If the display must remain on, a SCREENSAVER should be used.
ON / OFF selection
NEGATIVE / SCROLL selection
If the MODE is at ON, the menu screen will
disappear and the SCREENSAVER will be
activated.
To stop the SCREENSAVER under ON, press
the 
R button.