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... Video images 32 SERIAL Terminals connection 17 COLOR SYSTEM / Panasonic AUTO 33 Power ON/OFF and Input Signal Selection 18 [SYNC 34 AC cord connection 18 [PULL IN RANGE 34 Power ON/OFF 18 [CLAMP POSITION 34 Select the Input Signal 19 [H-FREQ. (kHz)/V-FREQ. (Hz 34 Selecting the ON-Screen Menu Language 19 Troubleshooting 35 On-Screen Menu Display from Remote Control ........ 20 Specifications 38 5 Table of Contents Important Safety Instructions 3 ASPECT Controls 22 FCC STATEMENT 6 ADJUSTING PICTURE POS./SIZE...
... Video images 32 SERIAL Terminals connection 17 COLOR SYSTEM / Panasonic AUTO 33 Power ON/OFF and Input Signal Selection 18 [SYNC 34 AC cord connection 18 [PULL IN RANGE 34 Power ON/OFF 18 [CLAMP POSITION 34 Select the Input Signal 19 [H-FREQ. (kHz)/V-FREQ. (Hz 34 Selecting the ON-Screen Menu Language 19 Troubleshooting 35 On-Screen Menu Display from Remote Control ........ 20 Specifications 38 5 Table of Contents Important Safety Instructions 3 ASPECT Controls 22 FCC STATEMENT 6 ADJUSTING PICTURE POS./SIZE...
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... to correct the interference by turning the equipment off and on pages 16, and 17. Operation is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of America could cause harmful interference and would void the user's authority to operate this plasma display to other peripheral devices.
... to correct the interference by turning the equipment off and on pages 16, and 17. Operation is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of America could cause harmful interference and would void the user's authority to operate this plasma display to other peripheral devices.
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... Display evaluated at the rear. If using some other setting-up Do not place the Plasma Display on , place near hot objects, heat, bend, twist or forcefully pull the power cable. Contact an Authorized Service Center for a long period of time, unplug the power cord from the Plasma Display, unplug the power cord immediately. • Continuous use of the Display under these conditions might damage the power cable. AC Power Supply Cord The Plasma Display...
... Display evaluated at the rear. If using some other setting-up Do not place the Plasma Display on , place near hot objects, heat, bend, twist or forcefully pull the power cable. Contact an Authorized Service Center for a long period of time, unplug the power cord from the Plasma Display, unplug the power cord immediately. • Continuous use of the Display under these conditions might damage the power cable. AC Power Supply Cord The Plasma Display...
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...; Wall stand TY-ST42PW1 • Wall-hanging bracket (angled TY-WK42PR1 • Tuner terminal board TY-42TM4H • Connecting cable TY-SCP15C03 Always be adversely affected. When using only a cleaning cloth or a soft, lint-free cloth. • If the surface is particularly dirty, soak a soft, lint-free cloth in contact with any other hard objects. Wipe the panel surface gently using the Plasma Display Do...
...; Wall stand TY-ST42PW1 • Wall-hanging bracket (angled TY-WK42PR1 • Tuner terminal board TY-42TM4H • Connecting cable TY-SCP15C03 Always be adversely affected. When using only a cleaning cloth or a soft, lint-free cloth. • If the surface is particularly dirty, soak a soft, lint-free cloth in contact with any other hard objects. Wipe the panel surface gently using the Plasma Display Do...
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... Operating Instruction book Remote Control Transmitter EUR646525 INPUT SURROUND VOL N R PICTURE SOUND SET UP PICTURE POS. /SIZE ASPECT PC OFF TIMER PLASMA DISPLAY Batteries for the Remote Control Transmitter (AA(R6) Battery × 2) Warranty Ferrite core J0KF00000018 × 2 Fixing bands TMME187 × 2 AC cord Optional Accessories • Speakers TY-SP42PWD3W • Pedestal TY-ST42PT3-K • Wall stand TY-ST42PW1 • Wall-hanging bracket (angled) TY-WK42PR1 • Tuner terminal board TY-42TM4H • Connecting Cable TY...
... Operating Instruction book Remote Control Transmitter EUR646525 INPUT SURROUND VOL N R PICTURE SOUND SET UP PICTURE POS. /SIZE ASPECT PC OFF TIMER PLASMA DISPLAY Batteries for the Remote Control Transmitter (AA(R6) Battery × 2) Warranty Ferrite core J0KF00000018 × 2 Fixing bands TMME187 × 2 AC cord Optional Accessories • Speakers TY-SP42PWD3W • Pedestal TY-ST42PT3-K • Wall stand TY-ST42PW1 • Wall-hanging bracket (angled) TY-WK42PR1 • Tuner terminal board TY-42TM4H • Connecting Cable TY...
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.../PC input signal modes sequentially. (see page 19) INPUT Sound mute On/Off (see page 26) SURROUND Volume Adjustment OFF TIMER 90 3 1 VIDEO(S VIDEO)/COMPONENT, RGB/PC mode 2 Aspect mode (see page 22) PC OFF TIMER PC button Push the "PC" mode selection button to turn the Plasma Display ON, from STANDBY mode. The Plasma Display may be plugged into the wall outlet and turned on at the power switch (see page 21) The off timer cancelled) each time the button...
.../PC input signal modes sequentially. (see page 19) INPUT Sound mute On/Off (see page 26) SURROUND Volume Adjustment OFF TIMER 90 3 1 VIDEO(S VIDEO)/COMPONENT, RGB/PC mode 2 Aspect mode (see page 22) PC OFF TIMER PC button Push the "PC" mode selection button to turn the Plasma Display ON, from STANDBY mode. The Plasma Display may be plugged into the wall outlet and turned on at the power switch (see page 21) The off timer cancelled) each time the button...
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... ) connection (DVD Player) Y PB PR L R Y, PB, PR 3×RCA video cables AUDIO 2×RCA audio cables R L AUDIO VD HD PR/CR/R PB/CB/B Y/G COMPONENT/RGB IN Notes: (1) Change the "COMPONENT/RGB-IN" setting in the "SET UP" menu to "RGB". (see page 32, 34) (2) Additional equipment and cables shown are not supplied with this set . Connections AV Input connection VIDEO signal connection (VCR) Audio R OUT L Video OUT AUDIO-VIDEO Video input to RCA socket 3×RCA audio video cables Audio input to L/R sockets R L AUDIO VIDEO...
... ) connection (DVD Player) Y PB PR L R Y, PB, PR 3×RCA video cables AUDIO 2×RCA audio cables R L AUDIO VD HD PR/CR/R PB/CB/B Y/G COMPONENT/RGB IN Notes: (1) Change the "COMPONENT/RGB-IN" setting in the "SET UP" menu to "RGB". (see page 32, 34) (2) Additional equipment and cables shown are not supplied with this set . Connections AV Input connection VIDEO signal connection (VCR) Audio R OUT L Video OUT AUDIO-VIDEO Video input to RCA socket 3×RCA audio video cables Audio input to L/R sockets R L AUDIO VIDEO...
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... adapter (if necessary) RGB PC cable D-sub 15p Ferrite core (supplied) Audio Less than 7" 7/8 (20 cm) 1/8" (3mm) stereo plug Connect a cable 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. (However, signals cannot be displayed if signals exceeding 1200 lines will not be displayed properly.) (2) The display resolution is a maximum of connection. (4) Some PC models...
... adapter (if necessary) RGB PC cable D-sub 15p Ferrite core (supplied) Audio Less than 7" 7/8 (20 cm) 1/8" (3mm) stereo plug Connect a cable 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. (However, signals cannot be displayed if signals exceeding 1200 lines will not be displayed properly.) (2) The display resolution is a maximum of connection. (4) Some PC models...
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..., this unit will require software which allows the sending and receiving of control data from the computer starts with this set by this unit) PC mode Screen mode select (toggle) NORMAL (4:3) ZOOM FULL JUST Panasonic AUTO With the power off, this terminal. SERIAL Terminals connection The SERIAL terminal is used when the Plasma Display is controlled by a computer which is connected to this display responds to PON command only...
..., this unit will require software which allows the sending and receiving of control data from the computer starts with this set by this unit) PC mode Screen mode select (toggle) NORMAL (4:3) ZOOM FULL JUST Panasonic AUTO With the power off, this terminal. SERIAL Terminals connection The SERIAL terminal is used when the Plasma Display is controlled by a computer which is connected to this display responds to PON command only...
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... + Connecting the plug to the Wall Outlet Push the POWER switch on the Plasma Display to turn the set 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. From the second time on POWER-ON Power Indicator: Green R - STANDBY G POWER ON TY-42PW4 Remote Control Sensor Power Indicator Example: The screen below is displayed for a while (setting condition...
... + Connecting the plug to the Wall Outlet Push the POWER switch on the Plasma Display to turn the set 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. From the second time on POWER-ON Power Indicator: Green R - STANDBY G POWER ON TY-42PW4 Remote Control Sensor Power Indicator Example: The screen below is displayed for a while (setting condition...
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... select the OSD LANGUAGE. Power ON/OFF and Input Signal Selection Select the Input Signal R - selectable languages press to select your preferred language. VOL + INPUT Press the INPUT button to select the input video signal desired from equipment such as follows: For COMPONENT INPUT (see page 32) VIDEO RGB PC INPUT SURROUND VOL N R Selecting the On-Screen Menu Language INPUT SURROUND VOL N R PICTURE SOUND SET UP SET UP press to the Plasma Display.
... select the OSD LANGUAGE. Power ON/OFF and Input Signal Selection Select the Input Signal R - selectable languages press to select your preferred language. VOL + INPUT Press the INPUT button to select the input video signal desired from equipment such as follows: For COMPONENT INPUT (see page 32) VIDEO RGB PC INPUT SURROUND VOL N R Selecting the On-Screen Menu Language INPUT SURROUND VOL N R PICTURE SOUND SET UP SET UP press to the Plasma Display.
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PICTURE POS./SIZE NORMALIZE NORMAL H-POS H-SIZE V-POS V-SIZE CLOCK PHASE INPUT SURROUND VOL N R PICTURE SOUND SET UP PICTURE POS. /SIZE ASPECT PC OFF TIMER PLASMA DISPLAY Press to select each menu. 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 STANDARD 0 0 0 0 0 NORMAL To SOUND adjust menu (see page 26) SOUND NORMALIZE NORMAL AUDIO MENU BASS TREBLE BALANCE SURROUND STANDARD 0 0 0 ON To PICTURE POS./SIZE adjust menu (see page 32) SET UP ...
PICTURE POS./SIZE NORMALIZE NORMAL H-POS H-SIZE V-POS V-SIZE CLOCK PHASE INPUT SURROUND VOL N R PICTURE SOUND SET UP PICTURE POS. /SIZE ASPECT PC OFF TIMER PLASMA DISPLAY Press to select each menu. 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 STANDARD 0 0 0 0 0 NORMAL To SOUND adjust menu (see page 26) SOUND NORMALIZE NORMAL AUDIO MENU BASS TREBLE BALANCE SURROUND STANDARD 0 0 0 ON To PICTURE POS./SIZE adjust menu (see page 32) SET UP ...
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To SIGNAL screen for VIDEO (see page 32) SIGNAL [ VIDEO ] 3D Y/C FILTER (NTSC) COLOR SYSTEM Panasonic AUTO (4:3) ON AUTO NORMAL To SIGNAL screen for RGB (see page 34) SIGNAL [ RGB ] SYNC PULL-IN RANGE CLAMP POSITION H & V NARROW R To SIGNAL screen for each input signals. (see page 19) Press to access "SCREENSAVER" menu.(see page 34) SIGNAL [ COMPONENT ] Press the R buttun to return to access "SIGNAL" setup menu. On-Screen Menu Display from Remote Control Press to "SET UP" menu. CLAMP...
To SIGNAL screen for VIDEO (see page 32) SIGNAL [ VIDEO ] 3D Y/C FILTER (NTSC) COLOR SYSTEM Panasonic AUTO (4:3) ON AUTO NORMAL To SIGNAL screen for RGB (see page 34) SIGNAL [ RGB ] SYNC PULL-IN RANGE CLAMP POSITION H & V NARROW R To SIGNAL screen for each input signals. (see page 19) Press to access "SCREENSAVER" menu.(see page 34) SIGNAL [ COMPONENT ] Press the R buttun to return to access "SIGNAL" setup menu. On-Screen Menu Display from Remote Control Press to "SET UP" menu. CLAMP...
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... "Component" input signal mode, "Panasonic Auto" can not be selected. (4) The aspect mode is memorized separately for each time the ASPECT button is not possible. INPUT SURROUND VOL N R PICTURE SOUND SET UP PICTURE POS. /SIZE ASPECT ASPECT ASPECT button The aspect mode changes each input terminal (VIDEO, COMPONENT, RGB and PC). For a 525i (480i), 625i (575i) signal input during "COMPONENT" input signal mode, the mode is set to enjoy viewing the picture at its maximum size, including wide screen cinema format picture.
... "Component" input signal mode, "Panasonic Auto" can not be selected. (4) The aspect mode is memorized separately for each time the ASPECT button is not possible. INPUT SURROUND VOL N R PICTURE SOUND SET UP PICTURE POS. /SIZE ASPECT ASPECT ASPECT button The aspect mode changes each input terminal (VIDEO, COMPONENT, RGB and PC). For a 525i (480i), 625i (575i) signal input during "COMPONENT" input signal mode, the mode is set to enjoy viewing the picture at its maximum size, including wide screen cinema format picture.
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... the sound. INPUT SURROUND VOL N R PICTURE SOUND SET UP BASS Adjusts low sounds TREBLE Adjusts high sounds BALANCE Adjusts left and right volumes SURROUND (see next page) Helpful Hint ( N / NORMALIZE Normalization) While the "SOUND" menu is displayed, if either the N button on the remote control is pressed at any time or the (ACTION button) is changed. 26 SOUND Adjustment 1 SOUND Press to display the Sound menu. 2 Select to select the desired adjustment menu. Press to adjust each item. Mute Useful...
... the sound. INPUT SURROUND VOL N R PICTURE SOUND SET UP BASS Adjusts low sounds TREBLE Adjusts high sounds BALANCE Adjusts left and right volumes SURROUND (see next page) Helpful Hint ( N / NORMALIZE Normalization) While the "SOUND" menu is displayed, if either the N button on the remote control is pressed at any time or the (ACTION button) is changed. 26 SOUND Adjustment 1 SOUND Press to display the Sound menu. 2 Select to select the desired adjustment menu. Press to adjust each item. Mute Useful...
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... lighting) environments. NORMAL COOL WARM Helpful Hint ( N / NORMALIZE Normalization) While the "PICTURE" menu is displayed, if either the N button on the Remote Control to display the PICTURE menu. 2 Select to switch between modes. Note: If you would like to change the picture and color of the selected PICTURE menu to something else, adjust using the items in the PICTURE menu. (see next page) Press the left or right button to switch between modes. PICTURE NORMALIZE...
... lighting) environments. NORMAL COOL WARM Helpful Hint ( N / NORMALIZE Normalization) While the "PICTURE" menu is displayed, if either the N button on the Remote Control to display the PICTURE menu. 2 Select to switch between modes. Note: If you would like to change the picture and color of the selected PICTURE menu to something else, adjust using the items in the PICTURE menu. (see next page) Press the left or right button to switch between modes. PICTURE NORMALIZE...
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... "PICTURE" menu is displayed, if either the N button on the remote control is pressed at any time or the (ACTION button) is increased with a bright picture or reduced with a dark picture. Displays a sharp image. Note: There is little change the level of dark pictures such as night scenes and black hair. Adjusts for nice skin color. Notes: (1) "COLOR" , "TINT" and "SHARPNESS" settings cannot be adjusted for "RGB" and "PC" input signal modes. (2) You...
... "PICTURE" menu is displayed, if either the N button on the remote control is pressed at any time or the (ACTION button) is increased with a bright picture or reduced with a dark picture. Displays a sharp image. Note: There is little change the level of dark pictures such as night scenes and black hair. Adjusts for nice skin color. Notes: (1) "COLOR" , "TINT" and "SHARPNESS" settings cannot be adjusted for "RGB" and "PC" input signal modes. (2) You...
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... 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.) Press to select the "3D Y/C FILTER (NTSC)" Press to select the "COMPONENT/RGB IN SELECT". INPUT SURROUND 2 VOL N R PICTURE SOUND SET UP Press to set ON/OFF. SET UP for Input Signals COMPONENT/RGB IN SELECT Select to match the signals from the source connected to select the...
... 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.) Press to select the "3D Y/C FILTER (NTSC)" Press to select the "COMPONENT/RGB IN SELECT". INPUT SURROUND 2 VOL N R PICTURE SOUND SET UP Press to set ON/OFF. SET UP for Input Signals COMPONENT/RGB IN SELECT Select to match the signals from the source connected to select the...
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... Fluorescent light Normal Picture No Picture No Sound No Sound 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.) No Picture Normal Sound If a signal with a cooling fan to display fixed images for extended periods of still pictures include logos, video games, computer images, teletext and images displayed in 4:3 mode. After-images...
... Fluorescent light Normal Picture No Picture No Sound No Sound 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.) No Picture Normal Sound If a signal with a cooling fan to display fixed images for extended periods of still pictures include logos, video games, computer images, teletext and images displayed in 4:3 mode. After-images...
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Specifications 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) 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 / m2 (As a set) 400 cd / m2 920 mm (W) × 518...
Specifications 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) 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 / m2 (As a set) 400 cd / m2 920 mm (W) × 518...