Panasonic TH42PWD 42" Plasma Display Specifications
FULL SPECIFICATIONS DISPLAY Screen Size Width: 920mm Height: 518mm (1056mm diagonal) 16:x 480 3000:1 400cd/m 1.08mm AR (anti Reflective) Coating 16.77 million colours
Aspect Ratio Number of pixels Contrast Ratio Brightness Pixel Pitch Screen Coating Displayable Colours
APPLICABLE SIGNALS Colour System Scanning Format 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,XGA,SXGA,UXGA compressed) Horizontal scanning frequency 15.5 - 110kHz Vertical scanning frequency 48 - 120Hz

PC Signals

TERMINALS Composite Video Input Composite Video Output S-Video Input BNC coaxial x1,1Vp-p/75ohms BNC coaxial x1,1Vp-p/75ohms S terminal x1 Y: 1Vp-p/75ohms C: 0.286Vp-p/75 ohms RCA phone type connector (L, R) (1 set) D-sub 15-pin x1 (VGA display & SVGA,XGA, SXGA, UXGA compressed display) fH:15.6-110kHz; fV:48-120Hz BNC coaxial x5 Video: 0.7Vp-p/75 ohms Sync: TTL level/0.03Vp-p(75ohms) H,V Seperate Sync/Composite Sync fH: 15:6-110kHz, fV: 48-120Hz Y: 1Vp-p/75 ohms Pb,Pr: 0.7Vp-p/75 ohms fH: 15.75/31.5/33.7/45kHz RCA phono type connectors (L, R) (1 set) Mini D-sub 9-pin
Audio In for Video RGB In (PC)
Component/R,G,B Input RGB, HD, VD

Y, Pb, Pr

Audio In (for component/RGB) Serial (RS232C)
GENERAL Power Supply Maximum Current Power Consumption Dimensions AC 220-240V, 50/60Hz 3.0A 295W Width: 1020mm Height: 610mm Depth: 89mm 29.5kg 0 - 40C (34F- 104F) 20%-80% (non condensation)
Weight Operating Temperature Operating Humidity
Please note: All specifications are provided in good faith and believed to be up-to-date and accurate, but Revelation cannot accept liability for the use of information provided on this site. Revelation and its supplier manufacturers reserve the right to modify specifications without notice, but all details can of course be confirmed when arranging rental of any equipment from Revelation.

Dear 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.

Table of Contents

Important Safety Instructions.. 3 FCC STATEMENT... 5 Safety Precautions.. 6 Accessories... 8 Accessories Supplied.. 8 Optional Accessories.. 8 Remote Control Batteries... 9 Basic Controls.. 10 Connections... 11 Speakers connection.. 12 AV Input Terminals connection. 12 Video Out... 13 COMPONENT/RGB Input connection. 14 PC Input Terminals connection.. 15 SERIAL Terminals connection.. 17 Power ON/OFF and Input Signal Selection. 18 AC cord conncection... 18 Power ON/OFF... 18 Select the Input Signal.. 19 Selecting the ON-Screen Menu Language.. 19 On-Screen Menu Display from Remote Control. 20 ASPECT Controls.. 22 Adjusting PICTURE POSITION/SIZE.. 24 SOUND Adjustment... 26 MUTE... 26 SURROUND Controls... 27 PICTURE Adjustments.. 28 ADVANCED SETTINGS.. 29 SET UP TIMER.. 30 PRESENT TIME OF DAY Set.. 30 TIMER Set... 31 SCREENSAVER (For preventing after-images). 32 Setup of SCREENSAVER Time.. 33 SIDE BAR ADJUST.. 33 SET UP for MULTI DISPLAY.. 34 How to setup MULTI DISPLAY. 34 How to set the Display location number for each Plasma Display. 35 SET UP for Input Signals.. 36 COMPONENT/RGB/ IN SELECT. 36 3D Y/C FILTER For NTSC Video images. 36 COLOR SYSTEM / Panasonic AUTO.. 37 3:2 PULLDOWN... 37 SYNC... 38 H-FREQ. (kHz)/V-FREQ. (Hz). 38 Troubleshooting... 39 Specifications... 42

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 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 users authority to operate this device. Attach the ferrite core: The ferrite cores provided as a supplied accessory must be used when connecting this Plasma Display to video equipment. (see page 15, 17)

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 damage 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 Plasma Display will not be used 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 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 Plasma Display, if the 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 made.

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 stand.. TY-ST42PW1 Mobile stand... TY-ST42PF3 Wall-hanging bracket (vertical).. TY-WK42PV1 Wall-hanging bracket (angled).. TY-WK42PR1 Wall-hanging bracket (Drawer type).. TY-WK42DR1 Ceiling unit... TY-CE42PS1 RGB(digital) Terminal Board. TY-42TM4D RGB active-through Terminal Board. TY-42TM5G
Always be sure to ask a qualified technician to carry out set-up.
When using the Plasma Display
Do not bring your hands, face or objects close to the ventilation holes of the Plasma Display. Top of the 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.

Accessories

Accessories Supplied
Check that you have the Accessories and items shown
Operating Instruction book Remote Control Transmitter EUR646525

INPUT SURROUND VOL

Batteries for the Remote Control Transmitter (AA(R6) Battery 2)

Warranty

PICTURE

SET UP

PICTURE POS. /SIZE

ASPECT

OFF TIMER
Ferrite core (small size) J0KF00000018 1
Ferrite core (large size) J0KG00000054 2

Fixing bands

AC cord

Optional Accessories

Speakers
TY-SP42PWD3W TY-SP42P5W-K

Pedestal

TY-ST05-K

Wall stand

TY-ST42PW1

Mobile stand

TY-ST42PF3

Wall-hanging bracket

(vertical) TY-WK42PV1

(angled) TY-WK42PR1

Wall-hanging bracket (Drawer type) TY-WK42DR1

Ceiling unit

TY-CE42PS1
RGB(digital) Terminal Board

TY-42TM4D

RGB active-through Terminal Board TY-42TM5G
For assembling Full instructions are supplied with each of the optional accessories for use with this Plasma Display.

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.) 3. Replace the cover and slide in reverse until the lock snaps.

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.

Basic Controls

R - STANDBY G POWER ON INPUT

Main POWER ON/OFF Switch

Remote control sensor Power Indicator The Power Indicator will light. POWER-OFF Indicator not illuminated (The unit will still consume some power as long as the power cord is inserted into the wall outlet.) STAND-BY..Red POWER-ON..Green
INPUT button (VIDEO (S VIDEO), COMPONENT/RGB and PC Mode Selection) (see page 19)
VOLUME Adjustment Press the Volume Up + or Down button to increase or decrease the sound volume level.

PC RGB input

Mark:
Input signal can be displayed.
By installing the RGB(digital)Terminal Board(TY-42TM4D) to this set the PC input signal can be displayed.
COMPONENT/RGB/PC/DVI input signal name (480) /60i 625 (575) /50i 525 (480) /60p 625 (575) /50p 750 (720) /60p 1,125 (1,080) /60i 1,125 (1,080) /50i 1,125 (1,080) /24p 1,125 (1,080) /24sF @480 @60 Macintosh13 (640 480) @480 @600 @600 @600 @85 Macintosh16 (832 624) 1,@60 1,@70 1,@75 1,@85 Macintosh21 (1,152 870) 1,280 1,024 @60 1,280 1,024 @75 1,280 1,024 @85 1,600 1,200 @60 COMPONENT RGB PC DVI

SERIAL Terminals connection
The SERIAL terminal is used when the Plasma Display is controlled by a computer.

RS-232C straight cable

Ferrite core (large size) (supplied)
Pin layout for RS-232C Installing the ferrite core (Large size)
Less than 3" 15/16 (10 cm) Notes: (1) Use the RS-232C cable to connect the computer to the Plasma Display. (2) The computer shown is for example purposes only. (3) Additional equipment and cables shown are not supplied with this set.

D-sub 9p

The SERIAL terminal conforms to the RS-232C interface specification, so that the Plasma Display can be controlled by a computer which is connected to this terminal. The computer will require software which allows the sending and receiving of control data which satisfies the conditions given below. Use a computer application such as programming language software. Refer to the documentation for the computer application for details. Communication parameters
Signal level Synchronization method Baud rate Parity Character length Stop bit Flow control RS-232C compliant Asynchronous 9600 bps None 8 bits 1 bit RS-232C Conversion cable D-sub 9-pin female Details RXD 2 TXD 3 GND 5 Non use Shorted NC
Basic format for control data Command The transmission of control data from the computer starts Command with a STX signal, followed by the command, the parameters, and lastly an ETX signal in that order. If there PON are no parameters, then the parameter signal does not POF need to be sent. AVL AMT
STX C1 C2 C3 : P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 ETX End (03h) Colon Parameter(s) (1 - 5 bytes) 3-character command (3bytes)

Parameter None None

1 None VID YP1

Start (02h)

Notes: (1) If multiple commands are transmitted, be sure to wait for the response for the first command to come from this unit before sending the next command. (2) If an incorrect command is sent by mistake, this unit will send an ER401 command back to the computer.

RG1 None NORM ZOOM FULL JUST SELF With the power off, this display responds to PON command only.
IIS (When Used RCA Terminal Board) DAM
Control details Power ON Power OFF Volume 00 - 63 Audio MUTE OFF Audio MUTE ON Input select (toggle) VIDEO Mode COMPONENT / RGB mode (processed as a Y/PB/PR or RGB signals as set by this unit) PC mode Screen mode select (toggle) NORMAL (4:3) ZOOM FULL JUST Panasonic AUTO
Power ON/OFF and Input Signal Selection

AC cord connection

Connecting the AC cord plug to the Plasma Display.

Power ON/OFF

Connecting the plug to the Wall Outlet Press the POWER switch on the Plasma Display to turn the set on POWER-ON. Power Indicator: Green
R - STANDBY G POWER ON TY-42PWD5
Example: The screen below is displayed for a while after the Plasma Display is turned on. (setting condition is an example.) Remote Control Sensor From the second time on, the screen shown below is displayed for a while (setting condition is an example).

Power Indicator

When the POWER is turned on for the first time, the LANGUAGE selection screen is displayed. From the second time on, language selection can be done from the setup menu. (see page 19) Select the desired language using the and keys and press the ACTION button.
OSD LANGUAGE English (UK) Deutsch Fran ais Italiano Espa ol ENGLISH (US)

SELECT

Press the button on the remote control to turn the Plasma Display off. Power Indicator: Red (STAND-BY) Press the button on the remote control to turn the Plasma Display on. Power Indicator: Green
To turn the power for the Plasma Display off, press the switch on the Plasma Display, when the Plasma Display is on or in standby mode.

Select the Input Signal

Press the INPUT button to select the input video signal desired from equipment such as a VCR which has been connected to the Plasma Display. Input signals will change as follows: For COMPONENT INPUT (see page 36)

COMPONENT

For RGB INPUT (see page 36)
Selecting the On-Screen Menu Language
press to display the SET UP menu.
press to select OSD LANGUAGE. press to select your preferred language.
SET UP COMPONENT/RGB-IN SELECT RGB SIGNAL SCREENSAVER ENGLISH (US) OSD LANGUAGE MULTI DISPLAY SETUP SET UP TIMER

Selectable languages

PICTURE SOUND SET UP
ENGLISH(UK) Deutsch Franais Italiano Espaol ENGLISH(US).(Chinese)
On-Screen Menu Display from Remote Control
To PICTURE adjust menu (see page 28)

PICTURE NORMALIZE NORMAL PICTURE MENU PICTURE BRIGHTNESS COLOR TINT SHARPNESS COLOR TEMP ADVANCED SETTINGS STANDARD 0 NORMAL ON
Press to select each item.
SET UP COMPONENT/RGB-IN SELECT
To ADVANCED SETTINGS (see page 28, 29)
ADVANCED SETTINGS NORMALIZE NORMAL BLACK EXTENSION W/B HIGH R W/B HIGH B W/B LOW R W/B LOW B GAMMA 0 2. 2
RGB SIGNAL SCREENSAVER ENGLISH (US) OSD LANGUAGE MULTI DISPLAY SETUP SET UP TIMER
To SOUND adjust menu (see page 26)
SOUND NORMALIZE AUDIO MENU BASS TREBLE BALANCE SURROUND

STANDARD 0 ON

To PICTURE POS./SIZE adjust menu (see page 24) During VIDEO (S VIDEO) and COMPONENT input signal modes.
PICTURE POS./SIZE NORMALIZE H-POS H-SIZE V-POS V-SIZE
During RGB and PC input signal modes.
PICTURE POS./SIZE NORMALIZE NORMAL H-POS H-SIZE V-POS V-SIZE CLOCK PHASE
COMPONENT/RGB-IN SELECT RGB SIGNAL SCREENSAVER ENGLISH (US) OSD LANGUAGE MULTI DISPLAY SETUP SET UP TIMER
Press to access each adjust screen.
Press the R button to return to SET UP menu. To SIGNAL screen for VIDEO (see page 36, 37)
SIGNAL 3D Y/C FILTER (NTSC) COLOR SYSTEM 3:2 PULLDOWN Panasonic AUTO (4:3 ) [ VIDEO ] ON AUTO OFF NORMAL
To SIGNAL screen for COMPONENT (see page 37)
SIGNAL 3:2 PULLDOWN [ COMPONENT ] OFF
To SIGNAL screen for RGB (see page 38)
SIGNAL SYNC H-FREQ. V-FREQ. 31.5 kHz 60.0 Hz [ RGB ] H&V
To SIGNAL screen for PC (see page 38)
SIGNAL SYNC H-FREQ. V-FREQ. 31.5 kHz 60.0 Hz H&V [ PC ]
Note: SIGNAL setup menu displays a different setting condition for each input signal. (see page 19) To setup SCREENSAVER (See page 32)
SCREENSAVER FUNCTION MODE SHOW DURATION SAVER DURATION SIDE BAR ADJUST
WHITE BAR SCROLL OFF 0:00 0:00 HIGH
Press to select each TIME adjust screen.
START TIME START TIME HOURS ADJUSTMENT MINUTES ADJUSTMENT 0:00
Press to display each adjust screen.
FINISH TIME FINISH TIME HOURS ADJUSTMENT MINUTES ADJUSTMENT PERIODIC TIME 0:00

To setup MULTIDISPLAY screen. (See page 34)
MULTI DISPLAY SETUP MULTI DISPLAY SETUP ARRANGEMENT LOCATION ON A1
Press the R button to return to SCREENSAVER menu.
SHOW DURATION HOURS ADJUSTMENT MINUTES ADJUSTMENT OPERATING TIME SAVER DURATION HOURS ADJUSTMENT MINUTES ADJUSTMENT
To SET UP TIMER selection screen.(see page 30)
SET UP TIMER PRESENT TIME POWER ON FUNCTION POWER ON TIME POWER OFF FUNCTION POWER OFF TIME 0:52 OFF 0:00 OFF 0:00
Press to select each TIMER adjustment items. When select TIMER adjustment item, press this button to SET UP TIMER screen.
PRESENT TIME SETUP PRESENT TIME OF DAY HOURS ADJUSTMENT MINUTES ADJUSTMENT
POWER ON SETUP POWER ON TIME HOUR ADJUSTMENT MINUTES ADJUSTMENT 0 : 00

99 : 00

POWR OFF SETUP
Press the R button to return to SET UP menu.
POWER OFF TIME HOURS ADJUSTMENT MINUTES ADJUSTMENT

0 : 00

ASPECT Controls
The Plasma Display will allow you to enjoy viewing the picture at its maximum size, including wide screen cinema format picture.
ASPECT button The aspect mode changes each time the ASPECT button is pressed.

NORMAL ZOOM FULL JUST

Panasonic AUTO
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 1,125i (1,080i), 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).

Picture

Explanation 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.
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.

Press to display the SET UP TIMER screen.
PRESENT TIME POWER ON FUNCTION POWER ON TIME POWER OFF FUNCTION POWER OFF TIME

0:52 OFF 0:00 OFF 0:00

PRESENT TIME OF DAY Set
To set up PRESENT TIME, follow the procedure described below.
Press to select PRESENT TIME OF DAY.
PRESENT TIME SETUP PRESENT TIME OF DAY HOURS ADJUSTMENT MINUTES ADJUSTMENT 99 : 00
Press to display the PRESENT TIME OF DAY SETTING screen.
Press to select HOURS ADJUSTMENT/ MINUTES ADJUSTMENT.

PRESENT TIME SETUP

Press to set up Hours or Minutes. button: Forward button: Back Press to complete PRESENT TIME OF DAY setup.
PRESENT TIME OF DAY HOURS ADJUSTMENT MINUTES ADJUSTMENT

0 : 52

TIMER Set 1
Press to select POWER ON TIME/ POWER OFF TIME.
SET UP TIMER PRESENT TIME OF DAY POWER ON FUNCTION POWER ON TIME POWER OFF FUNCTION POWER OFF TIME 0:52 OFF 0:00 OFF 0:00
Press to display the POWER ON SET UP / POWER OFF SET UP screen.
Press to select HOURS ADJUSTMENT/ MINUTES ADJUSTMENT. Press to adjust each time.
POWER ON SETUP POWER ON FUNCTION HOURS ADJUSTMENT MINUTES ADJUSTMENT
POWER OFF SETUP POWER OFF TIME HOURS ADJUSTMENT MINUTES ADJUSTMENT 0 : 00
Press to complete POWER ON TIME/ POWER OFF TIME.
Press to select POWER ON FUNCTION/ POWER OFF FUNCTION. Press to select ON.
SET UP TIMER PRESENT TIME OF DAY POWER ON FUNCTION POWER ON TIME POWER OFF FUNCITON POWER OFF TIME 0:52 ON 0:00 ON 0:00
Press twice to exit from SETUP.
Note : Timer function will not work unless PRESENT TIME OF DAY is set.
SCREENSAVER (For preventing after-images)
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.
Press to display the SETUP menu screen. Press to select the SCREENSAVER.
Press to select the SCREENSAVER screen.
NEGATIVE / SCROLL selection
Press to select the FUNCTION. Press to select the desired function. WHITE BAR SCROLL NEGATIVE

WHITE BAR SCROLL

INTERVAL 0:00 0:00 BRIGHT
WHITE BAR SCROLL : A white bar will scroll from left to right. NEGATIVE : A negative image will be displayed on the screen.

MODE selection

Press to select the MODE. Press to select each mode items. OFF
SCREENSAVER FUNCTION MODE START TIME FINISH TIME SIDE BAR ADJUST WHITE BAR SCROLL TIME OF DAY 0:00 0:00 MID
INTERVAL : Operates when SHOW DURATION and SAVER DURATION are set up and those times arrive. TIME OF DAY : Operates when START TIME and FINISH TIME are set up and those times arrive. ON : Operates when the (ACTION) is pressed. To stop the SCREENSAVER under ON, press the

button.

If the MODE is at ON, the menu screen will disappear and the SCREENSAVER will be activated. After selecting TIME OF DAY or INTERVAL, the relevant SET UP TIME will become available for selection and the OPERATING TIME may be set. (Time cannot be set when MODE is ON or OFF.)

SCREENSAVER FUNCTION MODE START TIME FINISH TIME SIDE BAR ADJUST WHITE BAR SCROLL TIME OF DAY 0:00 0:00 MID SCREENSAVER FUNCTION MODE SHOW DURATION SAVER DURATION SIDE BAR ADJUST
WHITE BAR SCROLL INTERVAL 0:00 0:00 HIGH

OFF 0:00 0:00 HIGH

SCREENSAVER
Setup of SCREENSAVER Time 5
Press to select START TIME/ FINISH TIME (When TIME OF DAY is selected). Press to select SHOW DURATION/ SAVER DURATION (When INTERVAL is selected).
START TIME START TIME HOURS ADJUSTMENT MINUTES ADJUSTMENT
FINISH TIME FINISH TIME HOURS ADJUSTMENT MINUTES ADJUSTMENT
WHITE BAR SCROLL TIME OF DAY 0:00 0:00 MID
Press to select each time adjustment screen.

INTERVAL 0:00 0:00 HIGH

FUNCTION MODE START TIME FINISH TIME SIDE BAR ADJUST
PERIODIC TIME SHOW DURATION HOURS ADJUSTMENT MINUTES ADJUSTMENT OPERATING TIME 0:00
Press to select HOURS ADJUSTMENT/ MINUTES ADJUSTMENT. Press to set up HOURS or MINUTES. button: Forward button: Back Press to store settings.
SAVER DURATION HOURS ADJUSTMENT MINUTES ADJUSTMENT

SIDE BAR ADJUST

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 on either side of the display field. To prevent the appearance of such an after-image, change the brightness of the side bars. side bars
4:3 Screen Display after-images
To display the SCREENSAVER screen. (Refer to page 32, operation guide steps 1 and 2) Press to select the SIDE BAR ADJUST. Press to select OFF, DARK, MID, BRIGHT.
FUNCTION MODE SHOW DURATION SAVER DURATION SIDE BAR ADJUST

INTERVAL 0:00 0:00 MID

BRIGHT
Press to exit from SCREENSAVER.
Notes: Setting the side bar to bright mode for an extended period may result in occurence of after-images. The side bar may flash (alternate black/white) depending on the picture being shown on the screen. In such an occurrence, use the Cinema mode.

Setup for MULTI DISPLAY

By lining up Plasma Displays in groups of 4 or 9 as illustrated below, an enlarged picture may be displayed across all screens. For this mode of operation, each plasma display has to be set up with a DISPLAY number to determine its location.

group of 4 (22)

group of 9 (33)
How to setup MULTI DISPLAY 1
Press to select the MULTI DISPLAY SETUP.
Press to display the MULTI DISPLAY SETUP menu.
Press to select the MULTI DISPLAY SETUP. Press to select ON or OFF.
MULTI DISPLAY MULTI DISPLAY ARRANGEMENET LOCATION ON A1
How to set the Display location number for each Plasma Display 4
Press to select ARRANGEMENT (2nd step). Press to select 22, 33.

3:2 PULLDOWN

When ON, the display attempts to reproduce a more natural interpretation of sources such as movie pictures, which are recorded at 24 frames per second. If the picture is not stable, turn the setting to OFF. SET UP Select SIGNAL from the SET UP menu during VIDEO (S VIDEO) or COMPONENT input signal mode.(SIGNAL [VIDEO] menu is displayed.) Press to select 3:2 PULLDOWN. Press to set ON/OFF.
[ VIDEO ] ON AUTO OFF NORMAL [ COMPONENT ] OFF
Note: When ON, this setting only affects the following signal input: NTSC signal input during VIDEO (S VIDEO) input signal mode. 525i(480i) signal input during COMPONENT input signal mode.
3D Y/C FILTER (NTSC) COLOR SYSTEM 3:2 PULLDOWN Panasonic AUTO (4:3 ) SIGNAL
SET UP for Input Signals SYNC
Select SIGNAL from the SET UP menu during RGB or PC input signal mode. Press to select each item.

SIGNAL SYNC

[ RGB ] H&V

H-FREQ. V-FREQ.

31.5 kHz 60.0 Hz

[ PC ] H&V

SIGNAL SYNC H-FREQ. V-FREQ. 31.5 kHz 60.0 Hz

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: The composite video signal input from the VIDEO input terminal is used by dividing the sync signals.

SYNC H&V

ON VIDEO

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.
H-FREQ. (kHz)/V-FREQ. (Hz)
Displays the H (Horizontal)/V (Vertical) frequencies.
This display is valid only for RGB input and PC input. Display range: Horizontal 15.6 - 110 kHz Vertical 48 - 120 Hz

Troubleshooting

Before you call for service, determine the symptoms and make a few simple checks as shown below. Symptoms Picture Sound Checks

Electrical Appliances Cars/Motorcycles Fluorescent light Interference Noisy Sound Volume (Check whether the mute function has been activated on the remote control.) Normal Picture No Sound Not plugged into AC outlet Not switched on PICTURE and BRIGHTNESS/Volume setting (Check by pressing 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. No Picture Normal Sound Color controls set at minimum level. (see page 28, 29) COLOR SYSTEM (see page 37) No Color Plasma Display panel Symptoms Normal Sound

No Picture

No Sound
Some parts of the screen do not light up.
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. After-images appear 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.

Specifications

TH-42PWD5 Power Source Power Consumption
Maximum Stand-by condition Power off condition 120 V AC, 50/60 Hz 395 W 2.3 W 0.8 W Drive method AC type 42-inch, 16:9 aspect ratio 3000:mm (W) 518 mm (H) 1,056 mm (diagonal) No. of pixels 408,960 (852 (W) 480 (H)) [2,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), 1,125/60i, 50i, 24p, 24sF (1,080/60i, 50i, 24p, 24sF) SMPTE 274M VGA display VGA SVGA, XGA, SXGA, UXGA (compressed) Horizontal scanning frequency 15.6 - 110 kHz Vertical scanning frequency 48 - 120 Hz 1.0 Vp-p (75-ohm or high impedance) 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) PB/B (BNC) 0.7 Vp-p (75-ohm) PR/R (BNC) 1.0 - 5.0 Vp-p (high impedance) HD (BNC) 1.0 - 5.0 Vp-p (high impedance) VD (BNC) 0.5 Vrms (high impedance) AUDIO IN (RCA PIN JACK 2) R,G,B/0.7 Vp-p (75-ohm) (HIGH-DENSITY D-SUB 15PIN) HD, VD/1.0 - 5.0 Vp-p (high impedance) 0.5 Vrms (high impedance) AUDIO IN (M3 JACK) EXTERNAL CONTROL TERMINAL (D-SUB 9PIN) RS-232C COMPATIBLE 16W [8 W + 8 W] (10 % THD) VIDEO IN/OUT (BNC) S VIDEO IN (MINI DIN 4PIN) AUDIO IN (RCA PIN JACK 2) Y/G (BNC)

Plasma Display panel

Contrast Ratio

Screen size

Operating condition

Temperature Humidity

Applicable signals
Color System Scanning format PC signals

Connection terminals

COMPONENT/RGB

SERIAL SPEAKERS (6 )

TH-42PWD5 Accessories Supplied
Remote Control Transmitter Batteries Fixing bands Ferrite core EURAA Size (TMME203 or TMME187) 2 J0KF00000018 1, J0KGTY-SP42PWD3W TY-SP42P5W-K TY-ST05-K TY-ST42PW1 TY-ST42PF3 TY-WK42PV1 TY-WK42PR1 TY-WK42DR1 TY-CE42PS1 TY-42TM4D TY-42TM5G 40.2 (1,020 mm) 24 (610 mm) 3.5 (89 mm)

40.2" (1,020 mm)

24" (610 mm)

POWER /

Optional Supplied
Speakers Pedestal Wall stand Mobile stand Wall-hanging bracket (vertical) Wall-hanging bracket (angled) Wall-hanging bracket (Drawer type) Ceiling unit RGB(digital) Terminal Board RGB active-through Terminal Board

Dimensions (W H D)

3.5" (89 mm)

Mass (Weight)

approx. 62.7 lbs (main unit only) approx. 72.0 lbs (with speakers)
Note: Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. Weight and dimensions shown are approximate.
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 Serial Number
Panasonic Broadcast & Television Systems Company Unit of Matsushita Electric Corporation of America Executive Office : One Panasonic Way 4E-7, Secaucus, NJ 07094 (201) 348-7000 EASTERN ZONE : One Panasonic Way 4E-7 Secaucus, NJ 07094 (201) 348-7621 Mid-Atlantic/New England : One Panasonic Way 4E-7 Secaucus, NJ 07094 (201) 348-7621 Southeast Region : 1225 Northbrook Parkway, Ste 1-160 Swanee GA 30024 (770)338-6835 Central Region : 1707 N Randall Road E1-C-1, Elgin, IL 60123 (847)468-5200 WESTERN ZONE : 3330 Cahuenga Blvd W., Los Angeles, CA 90068 (323) 436-3500 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
Printed in Japan MBS0702S0