Panasonic Wide Plasma Display TH-42PWD3 Operating Instruction

							Wide Plasma Display
   Operating Instruction
TH-42PWD3 
Model No.
English
Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read these instructions completely. Please
keep this manual for future reference.
TQBC0253 
						

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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 OPEN
Important Safety Instructions
Read Instructions
All the safety and operating instructions shall be read before the appliance is operated.
Retain Instructions
The safety and operating instructions shall be retained for future reference.
Heed Warnings
All warnings on the appliance and in the operating instructions shall be adhered to.
Follow Instructions
All operating and use instructions shall be followed.
Attachments
Do not use attachments/accessories not recommended by the product manufacturer as they may cause hazards.
Grounding or Polarization
This product may be equipped with either a polarized 2-wire AC line plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other)
or a 3-wire grounding-type plug, a plug having a third (grounding) pin.
The 2-wire polarized plug will fit into the power outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert
the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug shall still fail to fit, contact your electrician to replace your
obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug. The 3-wire grounding-type plug will fit into a
grounding type power outlet.
This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact your electrician to replace your
obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounding type plug.
Accessories
Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, pedestal, bracket, or table. The product may
fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the appliance. Use only with a
cart, stand, pedestal, bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer, or sold with the product.
An appliance and cart combination shall be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and
uneven surfaces may cause the appliance and cart combination to overturn.
WARNING: To prevent damage which may result in fire or shock hazard, do not expose this appliance to
rain or moisture.
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. 
						

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Power Sources
This product shall be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of
the type of power supply to your home, consult your appliance dealer or local power company.
Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for a long period of time.
Power-Cord Protection
Power-supply cords shall be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or
against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from
the appliance.
Overloading
Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.
Object and Liquid Entry
Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-
out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.
Servicing
Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or
other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
Replacement Parts
When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the
manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric
shock or other hazards.
Safety Check
Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to
determine that the product is in proper operating condition.
Damage Requiring Service
Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions:
a. When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged.
b. If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the product.
c. If the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are
covered by the operating instructions as an improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often
require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to its normal operation.
d. If the product has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged.
e. When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance - this indicates a need for service.
f. If the product has been exposed to rain or water.
Cleaning
Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp
cloth for cleaning.
Water and Moisture
Do not use this product near water - for example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a wet
basement, or near a swimming pool, and the like.
Ventilation
Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the product and to
protect it from overheating, and these openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings shall never be blocked
by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This product shall never be placed near or over a
radiator or heat register. This product shall not be placed in a built-in installation such as a rack unless proper ventilation
is provided or the manufacturer’s instructions have been adhered to.
Important Safety Instructions 
						

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Dear Panasonic Customer
Welcome to the Panasonic family of customers. We hope that you will have many years of enjoyment
from your new Wide 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.
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. 
						

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Table of Contents
Important Safety Instructions ....................................... 2
FCC STATEMENT ........................................................... 6
Safety Precautions ......................................................... 7
Accessories .................................................................... 9
Accessories Supplied .................................................... 9
Optional Accessories .................................................... 9
Remote Control Batteries ............................................ 10
Basic Controls .............................................................. 11
Connections ................................................................. 12
How to connect the speakers ...................................... 13
How to connect the AV Input Terminals ....................... 13
How to connect the TUNER Input Terminals ............... 14
How to connect the COMPONENT/RGB Input Terminals ....15
How to connect the PC Input Terminals ...................... 16
How to connect the SERIAL Terminals ....................... 17
Power ON/OFF and Input Signal Selection ................ 18
Power ON/OFF ........................................................... 18
Select the Input Signal ................................................ 19
On-Screen Menu Display from Remote Control ........ 20
Selecting the On-Screen Menu Language .................. 21ASPECT Controls ......................................................... 22
Adjusting PICTURE POS./SIZE ................................... 24
SOUND Adjustment ..................................................... 26
MUTE .......................................................................... 26
SURROUND Controls .................................................. 27
PICTURE Adjustments ................................................. 28
ADVANCED SETTINGS .............................................. 29
SET UP for Input Signals ............................................. 30
COMPONENT/RGB IN SELECT ................................ 30
Adjusting unnatural video images
(3D Y/C FILTER) ................................................ 30
COLOR SYSTEM / Panasonic AUTO ......................... 31
[SYNC] ........................................................................ 32
[PULL IN RANGE] ....................................................... 32
[CLAMP POSITION] ................................................... 32
[H-FREQ. (kHz)/V-FREQ. (Hz)] .................................. 32
Troubleshooting ........................................................... 33
Specifications ............................................................... 34 
						

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FCC STATEMENT
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 an used in accordance
with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in
a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the
interference at his own expense.
FCC CAUTION:
Pursuant to 47CFR, Part 15.21 of the FCC rules, any changes or modifications to this monitor not expressly
approved by Matsushita Electric Corporation of America could cause harmful interference and would void
the user’s authority to operate this device.
CANADIAN NOTICE:
This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. 
						

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Safety Precautions
WARNING
Set up
Do not place the Wide Plasma Display on sloped or unstable surfaces.
• The Wide Plasma Display may fall off or tip over.
Do not place any objects on top of the Wide Plasma Display.
• If water spills onto the Wide 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 Wide Plasma Display, please consult an
Authorized Service Center.
Do not cover the ventilation holes.
• Doing so may cause the Wide Plasma Display to overheat, which can cause fire or damage to the Wide Plasma
Display.
If using the pedestal (optional accessory), leave a space of 3 15/16” (10 cm) or more at the top, left and right, 2 3/8”
(6 cm) or more at the bottom, and 2 3/4” (7 cm) or more at the rear. If using some other setting-up method, leave
a space of 3 
15/16” (10 cm) or more at the top, bottom, left and right, and 3/4” (1.9 cm) or more at the rear.
AC Power Supply Cord
The Wide Plasma Display is designed to operate on 120 V AC, 50/60 Hz.
Securely insert the power cord plug as far as it will go.
• If the plug is not fully inserted, heat may be generated which could cause fire. If the plug is damaged or the wall
socket plate is loose, they should not be used.
Do not handle the power cord plug with wet hands.
• Doing so may cause electric shocks.
Do not do anything that might damage the power cable. When disconnecting the power cable, hold the plug,
not the cable.
• Do not make any modifications, place heavy objects on, place near hot objects, heat, bend, twist or forcefully pull
the power cable. Doing so may cause damages to the power cable which can cause fire or electric shock. If
damage to the cable is suspected, have it repaired at an Authorized Service Center.
If the Wide Plasma Display is not in use for a long period of time, unplug the power cord from the wall outlet.
If problems occur during use
If a problem occurs (such as no picture or no sound), or if smoke or an abnormal odor is detected from the
Wide Plasma Display, unplug the power cord immediately.
• Continuous use of the Display under these conditions might cause fire or permanent damage to the unit. Have the
Display evaluated at an Authorized Service Center. Services to the Display by any unauthorized personnel are
strongly discouraged due to its high voltage dangerous nature.
If water or foreign objects get inside the Wide Plasma Display, if the Wide Plasma Display is dropped, or if the
cabinet becomes damaged, disconnect the power cord plug immediately.
• A short may occur, which could cause fire. Contact an Authorized Service Center for any repairs that need to be
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CAUTION
This Wide 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
• Pedestal....................................................
TY-ST42PT3-K
• Wall stand.................................................
TY-ST42PW1
• Mobile stand..............................................
TY-ST42PF3
• Wall-hanging bracket (vertical)..................
TY-WK42PV1
• Wall-hanging bracket (angled)..................
TY-WK42PR1
• Ceiling unit................................................
TY-CE42PS1
Always be sure to ask a qualified technician to carry out set-up.
When using the Wide Plasma Display
Do not bring your hands, face or objects close to the ventilation holes of the Wide Plasma Display.
• Top of Wide Plasma Display is usually very hot due to the high temperature of exhaust air being released through
the ventilation holes. Burns or personal injuries can happen if any body parts are brought too close. Placing any
object near the top of the display could also result in heat damages to the object as well as to the Display if its
ventilation holes are blocked.
Be sure to disconnect all cables before moving the Wide Plasma Display.
• Moving the Display with its cables attached might damage the cables which, in turn, can cause fire or electric
shock.
Disconnect the power plug from the wall outlet as a safety precaution before carrying out any cleaning.
• Electric shocks can result if this is not done.
Clean the power cable regularly to prevent it from becoming dusty.
• Built-up dust on the power cord plug can increase humidity which might damage the insulation and cause fire.
Unplug the cord from the wall outlet and clean it with a dry cloth.
Cleaning and maintenance
The front of the display panel has been specially treated. Wipe the panel surface gently using only a cleaning
cloth or a soft, lint-free cloth.
• If the surface is particularly dirty, soak a soft, lint-free cloth in a weak detergent solution and then wring the cloth to
remove excess liquid. Use this cloth to wipe the surface of the display panel, then wipe it evenly with a dry cloth, of
the same type, until the surface is dry.
• Do not scratch or hit the surface of the panel with fingernails or other hard objects. Furthermore, avoid contact with
volatile substances such as insect sprays, solvents and thinner, otherwise the quality of the surface may be
adversely affected.
If the cabinet becomes dirty, wipe it with a soft, dry cloth.
• If the cabinet is particularly dirty, soak the cloth in a weak detergent solution and then wring the cloth dry. Use this
cloth to wipe the cabinet, and then wipe it dry with a dry cloth.
• Do not allow any detergent to come into direct contact with the surface of the Wide Plasma Display. If water
droplets get inside the unit, operating problems may result.
• Avoid contact with volatile substances such as insect sprays, solvents and thinner, otherwise the quality of the
cabinet surface may be adversely affected or the coating may peel off. Furthermore, do not leave it for long periods
in contact with articles made from rubber or PVC.
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 Wide Plasma Display.
Examples of still pictures include logos, video games, computer images, teletext and images displayed in 4:3 mode.
Safety Precautions 
						

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Accessories
Accessories Supplied
Check that you have the Accessories and items shown   √
Optional Accessories
PLASMA DISPLAY
INPUT
SURROUND
VOL
NR
PICTURE
SOUNDSET UP
ASPECT PICTURE
POS. /SIZE
OFF TIMER
PC
Operating Instruction book Remote Control Transmitter
EUR646525Batteries for the Remote
Control Transmitter
(AA(R6) Battery × 2)
Warranty
• Speakers
TY-SP42PWD3W• Pedestal
TY-ST42PT3-K• Wall stand
TY-ST42PW1• Mobile stand
TY-ST42PF3
• Wall-hanging bracket
(vertical)
TY-WK42PV1• Wall-hanging bracket
(angled)
TY-WK42PR1• Ceiling unit
TY-CE42PS1 
						

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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 transmitter.
Observe the following precautions:
1. Batteries should always be replaced as a pair. Always use new batteries when replacing the old set.
2. Do not combine a used battery with a new one.
3. Do not mix battery types (example: “Zinc Carbon” with “Alkaline”).
4. Do not attempt to charge, short-circuit, disassemble, heat or burn used batteries.
5. Battery replacement is necessary when the remote control acts sporadically or stops operating the Plasma Display.3. Replace the cove and slide in
reverse until the lock snaps.