Panasonic Wide Plasma Display Th 42pw4 Operating Instructions

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SIDE BAR ADJUST
side barsl
2Press to select the
SIDE BAR ADJUST.
Press to select
DARK, MID, BRIGHT.
OFF DARK MID BRIGHT
R
SCREENSAVER
FUNCTION
MODEWHITE BAR SCROLLONSIDE BAR ADJUSTMID
Press to exit from SCREENSAVER.3 1
4:3
 Screen Display
after-images Do not display a picture in 4:3 mode for an extended period, as
this can cause an after-image to remain on the side bars either
side of the display field.
To prevent the appearance of such an after-image, illuminate the
side bars.
To display the SCREENSAVER screen.
(Refer to the previous page, operation guide steps 1 and 2)
SCREENSAVER
Notes: • Setting the side bar to BRIGHT mode for an extended period may result in occurence of after-images.
• The side bars may flash (alternate black/white) depending on the picture being shown on the screen. In such
an occurrence, use the Cinema mode. 
						

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SET UP for Input Signals
COMPONENT/RGB IN SELECT
Select to match the signals from the source connected to the COMPONENT/RGB input terminals.
Y,  P
B, PR signals    
“COMPONENT”
R, G, B, HD, VD signals  
  
“RGB”
SURROUND
VOL
N
SOUND
INPUT
ASPECT
PICTURE
POS. /SIZE
R
PICTURESET UP
SET UP1
2
Press to display the SET UP menu screen.
Press to select the “COMPONENT/RGB IN
SELECT”.
Press to select the desired mode.
COMPONENT                    RGB
R
Press to exit from adjust mode.
3D Y/C FILTER – For NTSC Video images
Select “SIGNAL” from the “SET UP” menu during VIDEO input signal mode.
(“SIGNAL [VIDEO]” menu is displayed.)
3D  Y/C  FILTER  (
NTSC)
COLOR  SYSTEM
Panasonic  AUTO  (
4:3)ON
AUTO
NORMAL
SIGNAL[ 
 VIDEO  ]
Press to select the “3D Y/C FILTER (NTSC)”
Press to set ON/OFF.
R
Press to exit from adjust mode.
Press  
(ACTION) button
Note:
When on, this setting only affects NTSC input signals.
SET  UP
SCREENSAVER
SIGNAL
COMPONENT/RGB-IN  SELECT
RGB
OSD  LANGUAGEENGLISH (
US)
SET  UP
SIGNAL
SCREENSAVER
COMPONENT/RGB-IN  SELECT
RGB
OSD  LANGUAGEENGLISH (
US) 
						

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SET UP for Input Signals
COLOR SYSTEM / Panasonic AUTO
Select SIGNAL from the “SET UP” menu during VIDEO (S VIDEO) input
signal mode.(“SIGNAL [VIDEO]” menu is displayed.)
Press to select the “COLOR SYSTEM” or
“Panasonic AUTO”.
Mode
Color system
Pansonic AUTO
(4:3)Press to select each functions.
Function
Set the color system to match the input signal. If set to “AUTO”, the color system
is determined automatically.
Set to “NORMAL” to view 4:3 images in an unchanged format when
Panasonic AUTO is selected. If you would like to view 4:3 images in “Just”
format, set to “JUST”.
AUTO        PAL         SECAM        M NTSC        NTSC
3D  Y/C  FILTER  (
NTSC)
COLOR  SYSTEM
Panasonic  AUTO  (
4:3)ON
AUTO
NORMAL
SIGNAL[ 
 VIDEO  ]
Press  
(ACTION) button
SET  UP
SIGNAL
SCREENSAVER
COMPONENT/RGB-IN  SELECT
RGB
OSD  LANGUAGEENGLISH (
US)
If the picture image becomes unstable:
With the system set on Auto, under conditions of
low level or noisy input signals the image may in
rare cases become unstable. Should this occur,
set the system to match the format of the input
signal. 
						

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Select SIGNAL from the “SET UP” menu during RGB or PC input signal mode.
Press to select each item.
Press to adjust.
SIGNAL[
  PC  ]
SYNC
PULL-IN  RANGE
HFREQ kH
H & V
NARROW
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CLAMP  POSITION
The following operation methods are the same for both the SIGNAL [RGB]
and SIGNAL [PC].
SYNC
SYNCH & V
SYNCON  VIDEO
SYNCON  G
Setting RGB sync signal
Confirm that the input is set to RGB INPUT (this setting is valid only for RGB INPUT).
H&V:The H and V sync signals are input from the HD/VD connector.
ON G: Uses a synchronized signal on the Video G signal, which is input
from the G connector.
ON VIDEO: Compatible with the scart plug (Europe)
The composite video signal input from the VIDEO input terminal is
used by dividing the sync signals.
Sets the width for different frequencies.
(This setting is the same for both SIGNAL [RGB] and SIGNAL [PC].)
Setting PC sync signal
Confirm that the input is set to PC INPUT (this setting is valid only for PC INPUT).
H&V: The H and V sync signals are input from the HD/VD connector.
ON G: Uses a synchronized signal on the Video G signal, which is input from the G connector.
PULL IN RANGE
PULL  IN  RANGE
WIDE
PULL  IN  RANGENARROW
Displays the H (Horizontal)/V (Vertical) frequencies.
This display is valid only for RGB input and PC input.
Display range:
Horizontal 15.5 - 110 kHz
Vertical 48 - 120 Hz
H-FREQ (kHz)/V-FREQ (Hz)
H-FREQ.                 kHz
V
-FREQ.                  Hz31.5
60.0
SET UP for Input Signals
CLAMP POSITION
Adjusts the clamp position.
The following operation methods are the same for “SIGNAL” menu during
COMPONENT, RGB and PC input signal mode.
Normally, these adjustments are set to appropriate levels, and therefore, do not
need to be altered.
CLAMP  POSITION
SIGNAL[
  RGB  ]
SYNC
PULL-IN  RANGEH & V
NARROW
CLAMP  POSITION
SIGNAL[
  COMPONENT  ]
CLAMP  POSITION 
						

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Troubleshooting
Before you call for service, determine the symptoms and make a few simple checks as shown below.
Symptoms
Some parts of the screen do
not light up
After-images appear
Whirring sounds can be heard
from the display unit.
Plasma Display panel
Check
The plasma display panel is manufactured using an extremely high level of precision
technology, however, sometimes some parts of the screen may be missing picture
elements or have luminous spots. This is not a malfunction.
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 Plasma Display.
Examples of still pictures include logos, video games, computer images, teletext
and images displayed in 4:3 mode.
Note:
The permanent after-image on the Plasma Display resulting from fixed image use
is not an operating defect and as such is not covered by the Warranty.
This product is not designed to display fixed images for extended periods of time.
The display unit is fitted with a cooling fan to dissipate heat generated during normal use.
The whirring sound is caused by rotation of the fan and is not a malfunction.
Symptoms
Checks
Electrical Appliances
Cars/Motorcycles
Fluorescent light
Volume
(Check whether the mute function has been
activated on the remote control.)
Not plugged into AC outlet
Not switched on
PICTURE and BIGHTNESS/Volume setting
(Check by pushing the power switch or
stand-by button on the remote control.)
If a signal with a non-applicable color system
format, or frequency is input, only the input
terminal indication is displayed.
Color controls set at minimum level.
Color system (see page 28, 29) Picture
Interface
Normal Picture
No Picture
No Picture
No Color
Sound
Noisy Sound
No Sound
No Sound
Normal Sound
Normal Sound 
						

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Specifications
TH-42PW4
120 V AC, 50/60 Hz
395W
1.2 W
0.9 W
Drive method AC type
42-inch, 16:9 aspect ratio
3000:1
(Panel only) 780 cd / m
2
(As a set) 400 cd / m2
920 mm (W) × 518 mm (H) × 1056 mm (diagonal)
No. of pixels
408,960 (852 (W) × 480 (H)) [2,556 × 480 dots]
34 °F - 104 °F (0 °C - 40 °C)
20 % - 80 %
NTSC, PAL, PAL60, SECAM, Modified NTSC
525i (480i), 625i (575i), 525p (480p), 625p (575p), 750p (720p), 1125/ 60i, 50i, 24p,
24SF (1080/60i, 50i, 24p, 24SF) ············· SMPTE 274M
VGA display
VGA
SVGA, SXGA, UXGA ············· (compressed)
Horizontal scanning frequency 15.5 - 110 kHz
Vertical scanning frequency 48 - 120 Hz
Video IN (RCA)
S VIDEO IN (MINI DIN 4PIN)
AUDIO IN (RCA PIN JACK × 2)
Y/G (RCA)
P
B/B (RCA)
P
R/R (RCA)
HD (RCA)
VD (RCA)
AUDIO IN (RCA PIN JACK × 2)
(HIGH-DENSITY D-SUB 15PIN)
AUDIO IN (M3.5 JACK)
EXTERNAL CONTROL TERMINAL (D-SUB9PIN)
16W [8 W + 8 W] (10 % THD)
For TY-SP42PWD3W only1.0 Vp-p (75-ohm)
Y: 1 Vp-p (75-ohm), C: 0.286 Vp-p (75-ohm)
0.5 Vrms (high impedance)
1.0 Vp-p/composite (75-ohm)
0.7 Vp-p/non-composite (75-ohm)
0.7 Vp-p (75-ohm)
0.7 Vp-p (75-ohm)
1.0 - 5.0 Vp-p (high impedance)
1.0 - 5.0 Vp-p (high impedance)
0.5 Vrms (high impedance)
R,G,B/0.7 Vp-p (75-ohm)
HD, VD/1.0 - 5.0 Vp-p (high impedance)
0.5 Vrms (high impedance)
RS-232C COMPATIBLE
Power Source
Power Consumption
Maximum
Stand-by condition
Power off condition
Plasma Display panel
Contrast Ratio
Brightness Capability
Screen size
Operating condition
Temperature
Humidity
Applicable signals
Color System
Scanning format
PC signals
Connection terminals
AV
COMPONENT/RGB
PC
SERIAL
SPEAKERS (6 Ω) 
						

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Accessories Supplied
Remote Control Transmitter
Batteries
Ferrite core
Fixing bands
Optional Supplied
Speakers
Pedestal
Wall stand
 Wall-hanging bracket(angled)
TunerTerminal Board
Connecting cable
Dimensions
(W × D × H)
Weight (Mass)
TH-42PW4
EUR646525
2 × AA Size
2 × J0KF00000018
2 × TMME187
TY-SP42PWD3W
TY-ST42PT3-K
TY-ST42PW1
TY-WK42PR1
TY-42TM4H
TY-SCP15C03
40.2” (1020 mm) × 24” (610 mm) × 3.5” (89 mm)
approx. 65.0 lbs (main unit only)
approx. 74.3 lbs (with speakers)
Specifications
Note:
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. Weight and dimensions shown are approximate.
POWER     /R - STANDBY
G   POWER ONINPUT–   VOL      +
24 (610 mm)
40.2 (1020 mm)
3.5
(89 mm) 
						

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Customer’ Record
The model number and serial number of this product can be found on its rear panel. You should note this
serial number in the space provided below and retain this book, plus your purchase receipt, as a
permanent record of your purchase to aid in identification in the event of theft or loss, and for Warranty
Service purposes.
Panasonic Consumer Electronics
Company, Division of Matsushita
Electric Corporation of America
One Panasonic Way Secaucus
New Jersey 07094Panasonic Sales Company,
Division of Matsushita Electric
of Puerto Rico Inc. (“PSC”)
Ave. 65 de Infanteria, Km 9.5
San Gabriel Industrial Park,
Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985Panasonic Canada Inc.
5770 Ambler Drive
Mississauga, Ontario
L4W 2T3 Model Number          TH-42PW4 Serial Number