Panasonic Wide Plasma Display TH-42PWD3 Operating Instruction

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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”.
SELECT
SET  UP
SIGNAL
COMPONENT/RGB-IN  SELECT
RGB
OSD  LANGUAGEENGLISH (
US)
RETURN
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
CHANGE
SELECT
3D  Y/C  FILTER  (
NTSC)
COLOR  SYSTEM
Panasonic  AUTO  (
4:3)ON
AUTO
NORMAL
SIGNAL[ 
 VIDEO  ]
RETURN
Press  
(store) button 
						

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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[
  RGB  ]
SYNC
PULL-IN  RANGE
H
-FREQ.                 kHz
V-FREQ.                  HzH & V
NARROW
31.5
60.0
CLAMP  POSITION
SIGNAL[
  PC  ]
SYNC
PULL-IN  RANGE
H
-FREQ.                 kHz
V-FREQ.                  HzH & V
NARROW
31.5
60.0
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 setting:
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 (BNC) connector.
ON G: Uses a synchronized signal on the Video G signal, which is input
from the G (BNC) 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 setting:
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 (BNC) connector.
ON G: Uses a synchronized signal on the Video G signal, which is input from the G (BNC) 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
SIGNAL[
  COMPONENT  ]
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 
						

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Troubleshooting
Before you call for service, determine the symptoms and make a few simple checks as shown below.
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
Symptoms
Some parts of the screen do
not light up
After-images appearSound
Noisy Sound
No Sound
No Sound
Normal Sound
Normal Sound
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 Wide Plasma Display.
Examples of still pictures include logos, video games, computer images, teletext
and images displayed in 4:3 mode. 
						

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Specifications
TH-42PWD3
120 V AC, 50/60 Hz
Max. Amps  4.0 A
1.9 W
0.7 W
Drive method AC type
42-inch, 16:9 aspect ratio
3000:1
(Panel only) 650 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), 750p (720p), 1125i(1080i)
VGA
SVGA, XGA, SXGA, UXGA (compressed)
Horizontal scanning frequency 15.5 - 110 kHz
Vertical scanning frequency 48 - 120 Hz
Video IN (BNC)
S-VIDEO IN (MINI DIN 4PIN)
AUDIO IN (RCA PIN JACK × 2)
Y/G (BNC)
P
B/B (BNC)
P
R/R (BNC)
HD
VD
AUDIO IN (RCA PIN JACK × 2)
(HIGH-DENSITY D-SUB 15PIN)
AUDIO IN (M3.5 JACK)
OPTIONAL (HIGH-DENSITY D-SUB 26PIN)
EXTERNAL CONTROL TERMINAL (D-SUB9PIN)
16W [8 W + 8 W] (10 % THD)
For TY-SP42PWD3W only1.0 Vp-p
Y: 1 Vp-p (75 Ω), C: 0.286 Vp-p (75 Ω)
0.5 Vrms
1.0 Vp-p/0.7 Vp-p
± 0.35
 Vp-p/0.7 Vp-p
± 0.35 Vp-p/0.7 Vp-p
± 1.0 - 5.0 Vp-p
± 1.0 - 5.0 Vp-p
0.5 Vrms
R,G,B Video/0.7 Vp-p
HD, VD/± 1.0 - 5.0 Vp-p
0.5 Vrms
RS-232C COMPATIBLE
Power Source
Power Consumption
Normal use
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
TUNER
SERIAL
SPEAKERS (6 Ω) 
						

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TH-42PWD3
EUR646525
2 × AA  Size
TY-SP42PWD3W
TY-ST42PT3-K
TY-ST42PW1
TY-ST42PF3
TY-WK42PV1
TY-WK42PR1
TY-CE42PS1
TY-UPS200
40.2” (1020 mm) × 24” (610 mm) × 3.5” (89 mm)
approx. 65.0 lbs (main unit only)
approx. 74.3 lbs (with speakers)
Accessories Supplied
Remote Control Transmitter
Batteries
Optional Supplied
Speakers
Pedestal
Wall stand
Mobile stand
Wall-hanging bracket
(vertical)
Wall-hanging bracket
(angled)
Ceiling unit
Terminal Cover
Dimensions
(W × D × H)
Weight (Mass)
Specifications
POWER     /R - STANDBY
G   POWER ONINPUT—   VOL      +
24 (610 mm)
40.2 (1020 mm)
3.5
(89 mm)
Note:
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. Weight and dimensions shown are approximate. 
						

							Printed in Japan
MBS0700S1100(MS)
Panasonic Broadcast & Digital Systems Company
Division of Matsushita Electric Corporation of America
Executive Office :
3330 Cahuenga Blvd W., Los Angeles, CA 90068 (323) 436-3500
EASTERN ZONE : One Panasonic Way 4E-7 Secaucus, NJ 07094 (201) 348-7621
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Dallas Region : 6226 Abington Way, Houston, TX 77008 (713) 802-2726
No. CA/Northwest Region : 5870 Stone Ridge, #3, Pleasanton, CA (925) 416-5108
Government Marketing Department : 52 West Gude Drive, Rockville, MD 20850 (301) 738-3840
Customer’ Record
The model number and serial number of this product can be found on its back cover. 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.
Model Number          TH-42PWD3
Serial Number 
						

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Deutsch
Nederlands
Italiano
Français
Español
Svenska
Dansk
A
B
C
1030 (40 9/16) 650 (25 19/32) 400 (15
 3/4)
15°
D
820 (32 5/16)
For 42˝ Display
Für 42-Zoll-Display
Voor 42-inch display
Per schermo da 42 pollici
Pour l’écran 42 pouces
Para la pantalla de 42 polgada
För skärm på 42 tum
Til 42˝ skærm
A
B
C
D Dimensions
Afmetingen
Dimensioni
Dimensiones
Mått
Dimensioner1030(40
 9/16)
633.5(24
 61/64)
1760(69
 19/64) 1020(40
 5/32)
610(24
 1/64)
1637(64
 29/64) TH-42PW3
TH-42PWD3PC-42P1/PD1
TC-42P1/P1F
TC-42PD1
TC-42PD1FFor 50˝ Display
Für 50-Zoll-Display
Voor 50-inch display
Per schermo da 50 pollici
Pour l’écran 50 pouces
Para la pantalla de 50 polgada
För skärm på 50 tum
Til 50˝ skærm
1210(47
 41/64)
724(28
 1/2)
1751(68
 15/16)
98(3
 55/64)89(333/64)
Example of Mobile stand installation
Beispiel einer lnstallation des mobilen Ständers 
Voorbeeld van de installatie van de mobiele standaard
Esempio di installazione del supporto mobile
Exemple d’installation du pied mobile
Ejemplo de instalación del pedestal móvil
Exempel på installation av flyttbart stativ
Eksempel på montering af rullebord
Units : mm
Einhelt : mm
Eenheden : mm
Unità : mm
Unité : mm
Unidad : mm
Enhet : mm
Måleenheder : mm
(      ) Units : inches 
						

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English
Deutsch
Nederlands
Italiano
Français
Español
Svenska
Dansk
Example of ceiling unit installation
Beispiel für die Installation der Deckeneinheit
Voorbeeld van de installatie van de plafondbevestiging
Esempio di installazione dell’unità a soffitto
Exemple d’installation en plafond
Ejemplo de instalación de la unidad de techo
Installationsexempel för takupphängningsenheten
Eksempel på montering af loftophænget

626
~926
A
Ceiling boardB
GCD
E
50
431
R
  

660 F

89
A
B
C
D
E
F
GR
Angle / Winkel / Hoek / Angolo / 
Ángulo / Vinkel
Dimensions / Größe / 
Afmeting / Misura / Tamaño / 
Storlek / Størrelse
1079.4
473.61179.4
573.61279.4
673.61379.4
773.61096.8
511.61196.8
611.61296.8
711.61396.8
811.61082.1
557.41182.1
657.4
194
0229
156.8
610
1020
89252.9
302.9 0°15°30°
1282.1
757.41382.1
857.4
A
B
C
D
E
F
GR
Angle / Winkel / Hoek / Angolo / 
Ángulo / Vinkel
Dimensions / Größe / 
Afmeting / Misura / Tamaño / 
Storlek / Størrelse
1100
4661200
5661300
6661400
7661117
5051217
6051317
7051417
8051100
5511200
651
194
0231
164
633.5
1030
89256
317 0°15°30°
1300
7511400
851
For 42˝ Display
Für 42-Zoll-Display
Voor 42-inch display
Per schermo da 42 pollici
Pour l’écran 42 pouces
Para la pantalla de 42 polgadaFör skärm på 42 tum
Til 42˝ skærmTH-42PW3/PWD3
A
B
C
D
E
F
GR
Angle / Winkel / Hoek / Angolo / 
Ángulo / Vinkel
Dimensions / Größe / 
Afmeting / Misura / Tamaño / 
Storlek / Størrelse
1070
4961170
5961270
6961370
7961088
5341188
6341288
7341388
8341074
5771174
677
194
0123
148
573.5
930
89241
287 0°15°30°
1274
7771374
877
For 37˝ Display
Für 37-Zoll-Display
Voor 37-inch display
Per schermo da 37 pollici
Pour l’écran 37 pouces
Para la pantalla de 37 polgadaFör skärm på 37 tum
Til 37˝ skærm
A
B
C
D
E
F
GR
Angle / Winkel / Hoek / Angolo / 
Ángulo / Vinkel
Dimensions / Größe / 
Afmeting / Misura / Tamaño / 
Storlek / Størrelse
1138.5
414.51238.5
514.51338.5
614.51438.5
714.51153.7
458.81253.7
558.81353.7
658.81453.7
758.81153.3
512.21253.3
612.2
202
0251.4
186.2
724
1210
98288.3
359.7 0°15°30°
1353.3
712.21453.3
812.2
For 50˝ Display
Für 50-Zoll-Display
Voor 50-inch display
Per schermo da 50 pollici
Pour l’écran 50 pouces
Para la pantalla de 50 polgadaFör skärm på 50 tum
Til 50˝ skærm

TC-42P1F/PD1F   TC-42P1/PD1
Units : mm
Einhelt : mm
Eenheden : mm
Unità : mm
Unité : mm
Unidad : mm
Enhet : mm
Måleenheder : mm 
						

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Example of wall-hanging bracket installation
Installationsbeispiel einer Wandhängehalterung
Voorbeeld van de installatie van de muurbevestigingssteun.
Esempio di installazione della staffa per sospensione a parete (verticale)
Exemple d’installation de l’applique de suspension au mur (verticale)
Ejemplo de instalación de la abrazadera de suspensión de pared
Exempel på montering av väggupphängning
Eksempel på montering af vægbeslag
900E
450 450
450
660
490
930
AF
D
20
B
R
C
Units : mm
Einhet : mm
Eenheid: mm
Unitá : mm
Unités : mm
Unidad : mm
Enhet : mm
Enhed : mm
ˇ ˇ
For 42″Display
für 42-Zoll-Display
Per schermo da 42 pollici
Pour l’écran de 42 pouces
Para la pantalla de 42 pulg
För skarm på 42
Til 42 skærmAngle / Winkel
Hoek / Angolo
Angulo / VinkelR
A
B
C
D
E
F0˚ 5˚ 10˚ 15˚ 20˚
143.5
143.5
055.5
0610
1020
0089 186.8
134.0
064.4228.8
123.6
073.5269.3
112.6
081.7308.0
100.8
088.8Dimensions
Afmetingen
Dimensioni
Dimensiones
Mätt
Dimensioner
ETH-42PW3 / PWD3
Angle / Winkel
Hoek / Angolo
Angulo / VinkelR
A
B
C
D
E
F0˚ 5˚ 10˚ 15˚ 20˚
143.5
143.5
074.0
0633.5
1030.0
0089.0 190
134
084230
120
093270
109
101310
095
107Dimensions
Afmetingen
Dimensioni
Dimensiones
Mätt
Dimensioner
EPT-42P1 / PD1. TC-42P1 / PF1. TC-42PD1 / PD1F 
						

							Option menus for the commercial model
For model: TH-42PWD3 (Not available for TH-42PW3)
The commercial-use Wide Plasma Display Model TH-42PWD3 has option menus that
can be adjusted to match the installation location.
These settings are not intended to be adjusted by end users, and are therefore  hidden  functions.
 
 Screen image shift OFF
Turns off the screen shift function that prevents 
after-images from appearing on the screen.  
Off-timer operation invalidation
The off-timer function is made invalid
On-screen display OFF
Turns off the on-screen display that indicates power 
on, input modes and when no signal is received.
Startup volume setting
Sets the volume level when the power is turned on. 
Volume can be adjusted after the power is turned on.
Maximum volume setting Fix input mode
Sets the maximum volume level. Volume cannot 
exceed this limit.
Input mode cannot be switch
Fixes the input mode to  (VIDEO, COMPONENT 
VIDEO/RGB, PC) and input mode cannot be switched.
Front operation button invalidation
Front operation buttons are made invalid. Several 
combinations of button invalidation are possible:  
just the selection keys (VOL keys, just the INPUT 
key, or both VOL keys and INPUT key.) Startup input setting
Sets the input mode when the power is turned on 
(VIDEO, COMPONENT VIDEO/RGB, PC). Input mode 
switching is possible after the power is turned on. Wobbling
On
On
Off
Off
Off Off
Off Enable Off-timer  functionOption menus Contents
Onscreen  display
Initial  INPUT
Initial  VOL  level
Maximum  VOL  level
INPUT  lock
Button  lock
Set the screen color temperature to 3,200 Kelvin.
(Use when the contents displayed on the screen needs 
to be filmed for use in news programs or other purposes.)
This is valid when the setting is turned ON and the WHITE 
BALANCE in the PICTURE menu is set to WARM.
Off Studio  W/B
default
settings
(See reverse page for operating the Option menu.)
Off-timer  functionEnableOnscreen  displayInitial  INPUT
Initial  VOL  levelMaximum  VOL  levelINPUT  lock
Wobbling
Button  lock
Options
On
OnOff
OffOff53
53OffOffStudio  W/BOff
Option menu