Panasonic TH-42PWD3 manuale d’uso

R - STANDBY G POWER ON INPUT — VOL + Wide Plasma Displa y Operating Instructions TH-42PW3 TH-42PWD3 Model No. TQBC0229 ® R - S T A N D B Y G P O W E R O N I N P U T — V O L + P O W E R / PLASMA DISPLAY Bef ore connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read these instructions completely . Please keep this manual for future referen[...]

2 Dear Panasonic Customer W elcome to the P anasonic family of customer s. W e hope that you will have many year s of enjoyment fr om your new W ide Plasma Display . T o obtain maximum benef it from your set, please r ead these Instructions befor e making any adjustments, and r etain them for futur e r eference . Retain your pur chase r eceipt also[...]

3 T able of Contents W arnings and Precautions ......................................... 4 Accessories ................................................................. 7 Accessories Supply .................................................... 7 Optional Accessories ................................................. 7 Remote Control Batteries .......[...]

4 W arnings and Precautions W ARNING: T o prevent damage which ma y result in fire or shock hazard, do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture. W ARNING: 1) T o prev ent electric shock, do not remo ve co ver . No user ser viceable par ts inside. Ref er servicing to qualified service personnel. 2) Do not remov e the ear thing pin on the power [...]

5 W ARNING Setup This Wide Plasma Display is for use onl y with the following optional accessories. Use with any other type of optional accessories may cause instability whic h could result in the possibility of injury . (All of the following accessories are manufactured by Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.) • Speakers ....................[...]

6 W arnings and Precautions If problems occur during use If a problem occurs (such as no picture or no sound), or if smoke or an abnormal odour starts to come out from the Wide Plasma Display , immediatel y unplug the power cor d plug from the wall outlet. • If you contin ue to use the Wide Plasma Displa y in this condition, fire or electric shoc[...]

7 Accessories Accessories Supply Check that you have the accessories and items shown Optional Accessories PLASMA DISPLA Y INPUT SURROUND VOL NR PICTURE SOUND SET UP ASPECT PICTURE POS. /SIZE OFF TIMER PC Operating Instruction book Remote Control T ransmitter EUR646525 Batteries for the Remote Control T ransmitter (2 × R6 Size) Guarantee Card (f or[...]

8 Remote Control Batteries Requires two R6 batteries. 1. T ur n the transmitter face do wn. Press and slide off the batter y cov er . 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. T wo "R6" size H[...]

9 Basic Controls INPUT SURROUND VOL NR PICTURE SOUND SET UP ASPECT PICTURE POS. /SIZE OFF TIMER PC Stand-by (ON/OFF) button The Wide Plasma Display must first be plugged into the wall outlet and turn on at the power switch (see page 16). Push this button to turn the Wide Plasma Display ON, from ST ANDBY mode. Push it again to turn the Wide Plasma D[...]

10 T o tighten: Pull Pull T o loosen: Push the knob S-VIDEO VIDEO VD HD P R /C R /R P B /C B /B Y/G L R L R AUDIO AUDIO AUDIO SERIAL TUNER IN PC IN COMPONENT/RGB IN A V IN 1 1 2 2 A V IN T er minals (see page 11, 12) COMPONENT/RGB IN and A udio IN T er minals (see page 13) SPEAKERS T erminals (R) SPEAKERS T er minals (L) – Cable fixing bands Secu[...]

11 Connections Ho w to connect the A V Input T erminals S-VIDEO Signal Connection (Example) When connecting a S-Video VCR (DVD Player / S-VIDEO VCR) Audio OUT Video OUT S-Video OUT RL VIDEO Video input to S-VIDEO socket Audio input to L/R sockets AUDIO 2 × RCA Audio cables S-VIDEO VIDEO L R AUDIO A V IN Luminance earth Luminance in Chrominance ear[...]

12 COMPONENT signal Connection VD HD P R /C R /R P B /C B /B Y/G L R COMPONENT/RGB IN Video input to Y, P B , P R sockets Audio input to L/R sockets AUDIO 2 × RCA Audio cables 3 × BNC cables Example of input signal source HDTV-compatible VCR or RGB camera AUDIO The TUNER input ter minal is reser ved f or use with future external compatible compon[...]

13 Connections Notes: (1) Additional equipment and cab les shown are not supplied with this set. (2) 21 pin connectors and 21 pin scart plugs are connectors used in Europe. The cab le shown is f or connection detail only . If y ou wish to use this connection method, please consult your Dealer for the cable. Select sync oj VIDEO (see page 30). (DVD [...]

14 Connections Ho w to connect the PC Input T erminals Notes: (1) Computer signals which can be input are those with a horizontal scanning frequency of 15.5 to 110 kHz and vertical scanning frequency of 48 to 120 Hz. (Howe ver , signals exceeding 1200 lines will not be displa yed properly .) (2) The display resolution is a maxim um 640 × 480 dots [...]

15 Connections Ho w to connect the SERIAL T erminals Notes: (1) Use the RS-232C cable to connect the computer to the Wide Plasma Displa y . (2) The computers shown is f or example pur poses only . (3) Additional equipment and cab les shown are not supplied with this set. SERIAL RS-232C cable D-sub 9p COMPUTER The SERIAL terminal is used when the Wi[...]

16 Power On/Off and input signal selection Power On/Off Connecting the plug to the Wall Outlet Push the Power switch on the Wide Plasma Display to turn the set on Power-On Power Indicator: Green Example: The screen below is displa yed f or a while after the Wide Plasma Display is turned on. (setting condition is an example.) When the Power is turne[...]

17 Select the input signal R - STANDBY G POWER ON INPUT — VOL + — VOL + INPUT Press the INPUT button to select the input video signal to be played back from the equipment such as a VCR which has been connected to the Wide Plasma Displa y . SURROUND VOL NR INPUT INPUT Power On/Off and input signal selection Input signals will change as follows: [...]

18 Picture Normalise Picture Mode Bri g htness Colour Normal 0 0 T int White balance Normal Advanced settin g s On Contrast 0 0 0 Shar p ness Normalise Normal Select Adjust Return On screen Menu Display from Remote Control PLASMA DISPLA Y INPUT SURROUND VOL NR PICTURE SOUND SET UP ASPECT PICTURE POS. /SIZE OFF TIMER PC T o Advanced settings menu (s[...]

19 On screen Menu Display from Remote Control Selecting the On-Screen Menu Language Press to select OSD Language. Press to select your preferred Language. Selectable languages English (UK) Deutsch Français Italiano Español ENGLISH (US) T o Sound adjust screen (see page 24) T o Setup menu screen (see page 28) T o Signal screen for A V (see page 29[...]

20 ASPECT Controls Wide Plasma Display will allow you to enjoy viewing the picture at its maximum size, including wide screen cinema format picture. PLASMA DISPLA Y SURROUND VOL NR PICTURE SOUND SET UP PICTURE POS. /SIZE OFF TIMER PC INPUT ASPECT ASPECT button The aspect mode changes each time the ASPECT button is pressed. 4:3 Zoom 16:9 Panasonic A[...]

21 ASPECT Controls Mode 4:3 Zoom 16:9 Just Panasonic Auto Explanation 4:3 will display a 4:3 picture at its standard 4:3 size. Zoom mode magnifies the central section of the picture. 16:9 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 applie[...]

22 Adjusting Picture Pos./Size PLASMA DISPLA Y SURROUND VOL N PICTURE SOUND SET UP OFF TIMER PC INPUT ASPECT PICTURE POS. /SIZE R Adjusting screen ASPECT 1 2 3 Press to select the screen mode to adjust. (see next page) PICTURE POS. /SIZE Press to display the Picture Pos./Size menu. Adjust Normalise Normal Select Picture Pos./Size Normalise H-Pos H-[...]

23 Adjusting Picture Pos./Size H-Pos H-Size V- Po s V -Siz e 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 Pos[...]

24 Sound Normalise Sound Mode Bass T reble Normal On 0 0 0 Balance Surround Normalise Normal Select Adjust Return Sound Adjustment 1 2 Press the SOUND button to display the Sound Menu. Select to adjust each item. Press to select the desired adjustment menu to adjust. Select the desired level by listening to the sound. Emits the original sound. Auto[...]

25 Surround Controls SURROUND Button The benefits of surround sound are enormous. Y ou can be completely enveloped in sound; just as if you were at a concert hall or cinema. The surround setting s witches on and off each time the SURROUND button is pressed. On Off Note: The surround setting are memorized separately for each Sound Mode (Auto, Normal[...]

26 Picture Normalise Picture Mode Bri g htness Colour Normal 0 0 T int White balance Normal Advanced settin g s On Contrast 0 0 0 Shar p ness Normalise Normal Select Adjust Return Picture Adjustments 1 2 Press 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 pict[...]

27 Note: There is little change when contrast is increased with a bright picture or reduced with a dark picture. Picture Adjustments Item Contrast Brightness Colour Tint (NTSC only) Sharpness Effect Adjustments Less More Darker Brighter Reddish Greenish Selects proper brightness and density for the room. Adjusts for easier viewing of dark pictures [...]

28 Setup for input signals Component/RGB-in select Select to match the signals from the source connected to the Component/RGB input terminals. Y , PB, PR signals “ Component ” R, G, B, HD, VD signals “ RGB ” SURROUND VOL N SOUND OFF TIMER PC INPUT ASPECT PICTURE POS. /SIZE R PICTURE SET UP SET UP 1 2 Press to display the Setup menu screen. [...]

29 Setup for input signals Colour system / P anasonic A uto Select the Signal from the “ Setup ” menu during A V (S-Video) input signal mode. ( “ Signal [A V] ” men u is displa yed.) Press to select the “ Colour system ” or “ Panasonic Auto ” . Select Setup Si g nal Component/RGB-in select RGB OSD Lan g ua g e En g lish ( UK ) Retur[...]

30 Select the Signal from the “ Setup ” menu during RGB or PC input signal mode. Press to select each item. Press to adjust. Signal [ RGB ] S y nc Pull-in ran g e H - Fre q . kHz V - Fre q . Hz H & V Narrow 31.5 60.0 Clam p p osition Signal [ PC ] S y nc Pull-in ran g e H - Fre q . kHz V - Fre q . Hz H & V Narrow 31.5 60.0 Clam p p osit[...]

31 T r oubleshooting Before y ou call for service, determine the symptoms and make a few simple c hecks as sho wn below . Symptoms Checks Electrical Appliances Cars/Motorcycles Fluorescent light V olume (Check whether the mute function has been activated on the Remote Control.) Not plugged into A C outlet Not switched on Contrast and Brightness/V o[...]

32 Specifications TH-42PW3 220 – 240 V AC , 50/60 Hz 295 W 2.3 W 1.4 W Drive method A C type 42-inch, 16:9 aspect ratio 3000:1 (Panel only) 650 / m 2 (As a set) 400 / m 2 920 mm (W) × 518 mm (H) × 1056 mm (diagonal) No. of pixels 408,960 (852 (W) × 480 (H)) [2,556 × 480 dots] 0 ° C - 40 ° C 20 % - 80 % NTSC , P AL, P AL60, SECAM, Modified N[...]

33 Notes: (1) Design and specifications are subject to change without notice . W eight and dimensions shown are appro ximate. (2) This equipment complies with the EMC standards listed below . EN55022, EN61000-3-2, EN61000-3-3, EN61000-6-2. Specifications TH-42PW3 TY -SP42PM3W TY -ST42PT3-S TY -ST42PW1 TY -ST42PF3 TY -WK42PV1 TY -WK42PR1 TY -CE42PS1[...]

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Customer’ Record The model number and serial number of this product can be f ound on its back cov er . Y ou 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 e vent of theft or loss , and f or W arranty Ser vice pur po[...]