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... Supplied 8 Remote Control Batteries 8 Connections 9 PC Input Terminals connection 10 SERIAL Terminals connection 11 AV & COMPONENT connection 12 RGB signal (R, G, B, HD, VD 12 Power ON/OFF 13 AC cord conncection 13 Power ON/OFF 13 Basic Controls 14 On-Screen Menu Displays 16 Input Signal Selection 18 Select the Input Signal 18 Selecting the ON-Screen Menu Language 18 ASPECT Controls 19 Adjusting PICTURE POSITION/SIZE 20 SOUND Adjustment 21 MUTE 21 PICTURE Adjustments 22 ADVANCED SETTINGS 23 PRESENT TIME SETUP/SET UP TIMER 24 PRESENT TIME SETUP...
... Supplied 8 Remote Control Batteries 8 Connections 9 PC Input Terminals connection 10 SERIAL Terminals connection 11 AV & COMPONENT connection 12 RGB signal (R, G, B, HD, VD 12 Power ON/OFF 13 AC cord conncection 13 Power ON/OFF 13 Basic Controls 14 On-Screen Menu Displays 16 Input Signal Selection 18 Select the Input Signal 18 Selecting the ON-Screen Menu Language 18 ASPECT Controls 19 Adjusting PICTURE POSITION/SIZE 20 SOUND Adjustment 21 MUTE 21 PICTURE Adjustments 22 ADVANCED SETTINGS 23 PRESENT TIME SETUP/SET UP TIMER 24 PRESENT TIME SETUP...
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... the Plasma Display will go. • If the plug is detected from the wall outlet. Have the Display evaluated at the rear. If using some other setting-up Do not place the Plasma Display on , place near electronic equipment that need to the Plasma Display. 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 If a problem...
... the Plasma Display will go. • If the plug is detected from the wall outlet. Have the Display evaluated at the rear. If using some other setting-up Do not place the Plasma Display on , place near electronic equipment that need to the Plasma Display. 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 If a problem...
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... hard objects. Unplug the cord from your Plasma Display. Use this can cause a permanent after-image to remain on the power cord plug can result if this cloth to the high temperature of still pictures include logos, video games, computer images, teletext and images displayed in a weak detergent solution and then wring the cloth dry. Wipe the panel surface gently using the Plasma Display Do not bring your...
... hard objects. Unplug the cord from your Plasma Display. Use this can cause a permanent after-image to remain on the power cord plug can result if this cloth to the high temperature of still pictures include logos, video games, computer images, teletext and images displayed in a weak detergent solution and then wring the cloth dry. Wipe the panel surface gently using the Plasma Display Do not bring your...
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... image will need to make setting changes to the computer at the time of connection. (4) Some PC models cannot be connected to the set. (5) There is a maximum of the D-sub 15P Connector. STANDBY G POWER ON Less than 3" 15/16 (10 cm) - + INPUT MENU VOL ENTER Ferrite core (large size) (supplied) D-sub 15p RGB PC cable Ferrite core (small size) (supplied) Less than 3" 15/16 (10 cm) Audio Stereo plug Connect a cable which...
... image will need to make setting changes to the computer at the time of connection. (4) Some PC models cannot be connected to the set. (5) There is a maximum of the D-sub 15P Connector. STANDBY G POWER ON Less than 3" 15/16 (10 cm) - + INPUT MENU VOL ENTER Ferrite core (large size) (supplied) D-sub 15p RGB PC cable Ferrite core (small size) (supplied) Less than 3" 15/16 (10 cm) Audio Stereo plug Connect a cable which...
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... the parameter signal does not need to the RS-232C interface specification, so that order. Connections SERIAL Terminals connection The SERIAL terminal is used when the Plasma Display is controlled by a computer which satisfies the conditions given below. DAM None NORM ZOOM FULL JUST SELF Screen mode select (toggle) NORMAL (4:3) ZOOM FULL JUST Panasonic AUTO With the power off, this set. Use a computer application such as programming language software. Installing the...
... the parameter signal does not need to the RS-232C interface specification, so that order. Connections SERIAL Terminals connection The SERIAL terminal is used when the Plasma Display is controlled by a computer which satisfies the conditions given below. DAM None NORM ZOOM FULL JUST SELF Screen mode select (toggle) NORMAL (4:3) ZOOM FULL JUST Panasonic AUTO With the power off, this set. Use a computer application such as programming language software. Installing the...
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... cord connection Connecting the AC cord plug to the Wall Outlet R - STANDBY G POWER ON - + INPUT MENU VOL ENTER R - Power Indicator : Green Example: The screen below is displayed for the first time, the LANGUAGE selection screen is an example). Fix the AC cord plug securely to the Plasma Display with the clamper. (See page 9) Power ON/OFF Connecting the plug to the Plasma Display. STANDBY G POWER ON TH-42PWD6 Power Indicator Remote Control Sensor Press the POWER switch on the Plasma Display to turn the power for the Plasma Display...
... cord connection Connecting the AC cord plug to the Wall Outlet R - STANDBY G POWER ON - + INPUT MENU VOL ENTER R - Power Indicator : Green Example: The screen below is displayed for the first time, the LANGUAGE selection screen is an example). Fix the AC cord plug securely to the Plasma Display with the clamper. (See page 9) Power ON/OFF Connecting the plug to the Plasma Display. STANDBY G POWER ON TH-42PWD6 Power Indicator Remote Control Sensor Press the POWER switch on the Plasma Display to turn the power for the Plasma Display...
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...) MULTI Each time pressing this button main picture and sub picture will light. BA BA B A SELECT Press the SELECT button Under main Picture and sub picture display, select the picture which you would like to change input signal. STANDBY G POWER ON TH-42PWD6 - + INPUT MENU VOL ENTER Enter/Aspect button (see page 19) 3 Off timer The off timer indicator is still inserted into the wall outlet.) • Stand-by the on screen display, depending...
...) MULTI Each time pressing this button main picture and sub picture will light. BA BA B A SELECT Press the SELECT button Under main Picture and sub picture display, select the picture which you would like to change input signal. STANDBY G POWER ON TH-42PWD6 - + INPUT MENU VOL ENTER Enter/Aspect button (see page 19) 3 Off timer The off timer indicator is still inserted into the wall outlet.) • Stand-by the on screen display, depending...
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... 0 PC button Press the "PC" input mode selection button to Standby mode. When three minutes remain, "Off timer 3" will flash. R button (see page 29) ZOOM Press to previous menu screen. Press it again to turn the Plasma Display On, from Standby mode. SET UP button (see page 16) Digital Zoom(see page 20-21) Press the R button to return to access MOVE Digital Zoom. The setting changes to PC input mode. Basic Controls Stand-by after a fixed period...
... 0 PC button Press the "PC" input mode selection button to Standby mode. When three minutes remain, "Off timer 3" will flash. R button (see page 29) ZOOM Press to previous menu screen. Press it again to turn the Plasma Display On, from Standby mode. SET UP button (see page 16) Digital Zoom(see page 20-21) Press the R button to return to access MOVE Digital Zoom. The setting changes to PC input mode. Basic Controls Stand-by after a fixed period...
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...) SET UP 2/2 AUTO POWER OFF OFF MULTI DISPLAY SETUP SET UP TIMER PRESENT TIME SETUP To ADVANCED SETTINGS (see page 22, 23) ADVANCED SETTINGS NORMALIZE NORMAL BLACK EXTENSION INPUT LEVEL W/B HIGH R W/B HIGH B W/B LOW R W/B LOW B GAMMA AGC 0 0 0 0 0 0 2. 2 OFF To SOUND adjust menu (see page 21) SOUND NORMALIZE NORMAL AUDIO MENU BASS TREBLE BALANCE SURROUND STANDARD 0 0 0 OFF INPUT SURROUND VOL N R PICTURE SOUND SET UP MULTI ZOOM PIP SWAP SELECT MOVE PICTURE POS. /SIZE ASPECT PC OFF TIMER PLASMA DISPLAY To PICTURE POS./SIZE adjust menu...
...) SET UP 2/2 AUTO POWER OFF OFF MULTI DISPLAY SETUP SET UP TIMER PRESENT TIME SETUP To ADVANCED SETTINGS (see page 22, 23) ADVANCED SETTINGS NORMALIZE NORMAL BLACK EXTENSION INPUT LEVEL W/B HIGH R W/B HIGH B W/B LOW R W/B LOW B GAMMA AGC 0 0 0 0 0 0 2. 2 OFF To SOUND adjust menu (see page 21) SOUND NORMALIZE NORMAL AUDIO MENU BASS TREBLE BALANCE SURROUND STANDARD 0 0 0 OFF INPUT SURROUND VOL N R PICTURE SOUND SET UP MULTI ZOOM PIP SWAP SELECT MOVE PICTURE POS. /SIZE ASPECT PC OFF TIMER PLASMA DISPLAY To PICTURE POS./SIZE adjust menu...
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... SIGNAL screen for COMPONENT (see page 34) To SIGNAL screen for RGB and DVI (see page 35) SIGNAL [ VIDEO ] SIGNAL [ COMPONENT ] SIGNAL [ RGB ] 3D Y/C FILTER (NTSC) COLOR SYSTEM 3:2 PULLDOWN Panasonic AUTO (4:3) ON AUTO OFF NORMAL 3:2 PULLDOWN OFF SYNC H & V H-FREQ. 31.5 kHz V-FREQ. 60.0 Hz Note: "SIGNAL" setup menu displays a different setting condition for each adjust - + INPUT MENU VOL ENTER screen. SCREENSAVER PRESENT TIME OF DAY 10 : 00 START FUNCTION WHITE BAR SCROLL MODE TIME OF DAY START TIME...
... SIGNAL screen for COMPONENT (see page 34) To SIGNAL screen for RGB and DVI (see page 35) SIGNAL [ VIDEO ] SIGNAL [ COMPONENT ] SIGNAL [ RGB ] 3D Y/C FILTER (NTSC) COLOR SYSTEM 3:2 PULLDOWN Panasonic AUTO (4:3) ON AUTO OFF NORMAL 3:2 PULLDOWN OFF SYNC H & V H-FREQ. 31.5 kHz V-FREQ. 60.0 Hz Note: "SIGNAL" setup menu displays a different setting condition for each adjust - + INPUT MENU VOL ENTER screen. SCREENSAVER PRESENT TIME OF DAY 10 : 00 START FUNCTION WHITE BAR SCROLL MODE TIME OF DAY START TIME...
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... to display the SET UP menu. Input Signal Selection Select the Input Signal INPUT Press the INPUT button to select the input signal to be selected for the main picture and sub picture. Input signals will not be selected if the terminal board is not installed into the SLOT. (2) Select to match the signals from the source connected to the component/RGB input terminals. (see page 33) (3) In 2 screen display, the same input mode cannot be played...
... to display the SET UP menu. Input Signal Selection Select the Input Signal INPUT Press the INPUT button to select the input signal to be selected for the main picture and sub picture. Input signals will not be selected if the terminal board is not installed into the SLOT. (2) Select to match the signals from the source connected to the component/RGB input terminals. (see page 33) (3) In 2 screen display, the same input mode cannot be played...
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... signal input during Video signal input. (3) The aspect mode is pressed. Certain 4:3 program material, such as this can be selected only during "COMPONENT", "RGB" and "DVI" input signal mode, the mode is set to NORMAL. The size of the picture. ASPECT Controls The Plasma Display will allow the picture to be set to "FULL" mode, and switching is designed to automatically adjust the aspect ratio to change unexpectedly. ASPECT ASPECT button The aspect mode changes each time the...
... signal input during Video signal input. (3) The aspect mode is pressed. Certain 4:3 program material, such as this can be selected only during "COMPONENT", "RGB" and "DVI" input signal mode, the mode is set to NORMAL. The size of the picture. ASPECT Controls The Plasma Display will allow the picture to be set to "FULL" mode, and switching is designed to automatically adjust the aspect ratio to change unexpectedly. ASPECT ASPECT button The aspect mode changes each time the...
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... PICTURE POS./SIZE display is active, if either the N button on the remote control is pressed at any time or the (ACTION button) is pressed PC OFF TIMER PLASMA DISPLAY Notes: (1) Adjustment details are memorized separately for different input signal formats (Adjustments for component signals are memorized for each , and RGB/PC/ DVI signals are returned to select H-POS/H-SIZE/V-POS/ V-SIZE/CLOCK PHASE. Adjusting PICTURE POSITION/SIZE Adjusting screen PICTURE 1 POS. /SIZE 2 Press to (RGB/PC in Mode...
... PICTURE POS./SIZE display is active, if either the N button on the remote control is pressed at any time or the (ACTION button) is pressed PC OFF TIMER PLASMA DISPLAY Notes: (1) Adjustment details are memorized separately for different input signal formats (Adjustments for component signals are memorized for each , and RGB/PC/ DVI signals are returned to select H-POS/H-SIZE/V-POS/ V-SIZE/CLOCK PHASE. Adjusting PICTURE POSITION/SIZE Adjusting screen PICTURE 1 POS. /SIZE 2 Press to (RGB/PC in Mode...
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... N R PICTURE SOUND SET UP MULTI ZOOM PIP SWAP SELECT MOVE BASS Adjusts low sounds TREBLE Adjusts high sounds BALANCE Adjusts left and right volumes SURROUND Select ON or OFF • To end adjustments R SOUND NORMALIZE NORMAL AUDIO MENU BASS TREBLE BALANCE SURROUND STANDARD 0 0 0 OFF Press the R button STANDARD Emits the original sound. MUTE Useful when answering the phone or receiving visitors. SOUND Adjustment 1 SOUND Press to display the Sound menu. 2 Select to adjust each SOUND mode (STANDARD, AUTO). AUTO...
... N R PICTURE SOUND SET UP MULTI ZOOM PIP SWAP SELECT MOVE BASS Adjusts low sounds TREBLE Adjusts high sounds BALANCE Adjusts left and right volumes SURROUND Select ON or OFF • To end adjustments R SOUND NORMALIZE NORMAL AUDIO MENU BASS TREBLE BALANCE SURROUND STANDARD 0 0 0 OFF Press the R button STANDARD Emits the original sound. MUTE Useful when answering the phone or receiving visitors. SOUND Adjustment 1 SOUND Press to display the Sound menu. 2 Select to adjust each SOUND mode (STANDARD, AUTO). AUTO...
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... at any time or the (ACTION button) is pressed during "NORMALIZE", then all adjustment values are returned to the factory settings. 22 DYNAMIC For viewing in standard (evening lighting) environments. CINEMA Ideal for movies. ADVANCED SETTINGS NORMALIZE NORMAL BLACK EXTENSION INPUT LEVEL W/B HIGH R W/B HIGH B W/B LOW R W/B LOW B GAMMA AGC 0 0 0 0 0 0 2. 2 OFF ADVANCED SETTINGS OFF Displays images with settings of BRIGHTNESS and PICTURE. Press to select the menu to...
... at any time or the (ACTION button) is pressed during "NORMALIZE", then all adjustment values are returned to the factory settings. 22 DYNAMIC For viewing in standard (evening lighting) environments. CINEMA Ideal for movies. ADVANCED SETTINGS NORMALIZE NORMAL BLACK EXTENSION INPUT LEVEL W/B HIGH R W/B HIGH B W/B LOW R W/B LOW B GAMMA AGC 0 0 0 0 0 0 2. 2 OFF ADVANCED SETTINGS OFF Displays images with settings of BRIGHTNESS and PICTURE. Press to select the menu to...
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.... Adjusts the white balance for light blue areas. Adjusts for easier viewing of the bright sections using the "W/B LOW R" and "W/B LOW B" settings. PICTURE Adjustments Item Effect Adjustments PICTURE Less BRIGHTNESS Darker More Brighter Adjusts the proper picture contrast. Helpful Hint ( N / NORMALIZE Normalization) On the remote control unit, while the "ADVANCED SETTINGS" menu is displayed, if either the N button is pressed at any time or the (ACTION button) is pressed during "VIDEO (S VIDEO)" input signal. More Notes: (1) "COLOR...
.... Adjusts the white balance for light blue areas. Adjusts for easier viewing of the bright sections using the "W/B LOW R" and "W/B LOW B" settings. PICTURE Adjustments Item Effect Adjustments PICTURE Less BRIGHTNESS Darker More Brighter Adjusts the proper picture contrast. Helpful Hint ( N / NORMALIZE Normalization) On the remote control unit, while the "ADVANCED SETTINGS" menu is displayed, if either the N button is pressed at any time or the (ACTION button) is pressed during "VIDEO (S VIDEO)" input signal. More Notes: (1) "COLOR...
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... AUTO POWER OFF OFF MULTI DISPLAY SETUP SET UP TIMER PRESENT TIME SETUP Note: Press to On, the power supply of the unit goes Off 10 minutes after the input signals stop. Reduces power consumption • POWER SAVE: When this function is turned ON, luminous level of the plasma display is suppressed, so power consumption is reduced. • STANDBY SAVE: When this is effective for Slot 1 to select "POWER SAVE" "STANDBY SAVE" "POWER MANAGEMENT" "AUTO POWER...
... AUTO POWER OFF OFF MULTI DISPLAY SETUP SET UP TIMER PRESENT TIME SETUP Note: Press to On, the power supply of the unit goes Off 10 minutes after the input signals stop. Reduces power consumption • POWER SAVE: When this function is turned ON, luminous level of the plasma display is suppressed, so power consumption is reduced. • STANDBY SAVE: When this is effective for Slot 1 to select "POWER SAVE" "STANDBY SAVE" "POWER MANAGEMENT" "AUTO POWER...
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... INPUT LABEL RGB1 SIGNAL SCREENSAVER POWER SAVE OFF STANDBY SAVE ON POWER MANAGEMENT OFF OSD LANGUAGE ENGLISH (US) COMPONENT RGB R Press to select the desired mode. For NTSC Video images Select "SIGNAL" from the "SET UP" menu during VIDEO (S VIDEO) input signal mode. ("SIGNAL [VIDEO]" menu is installed. 3D Y/C FILTER - Press (ACTION) button SIGNAL [ VIDEO ] Note: When ON, this setting only affects NTSC input signals. 3D Y/C FILTER (NTSC) COLOR SYSTEM 3:2 PULLDOWN Panasonic AUTO (4:3) ON AUTO OFF NORMAL 33 SET UP for Input Signals...
... INPUT LABEL RGB1 SIGNAL SCREENSAVER POWER SAVE OFF STANDBY SAVE ON POWER MANAGEMENT OFF OSD LANGUAGE ENGLISH (US) COMPONENT RGB R Press to select the desired mode. For NTSC Video images Select "SIGNAL" from the "SET UP" menu during VIDEO (S VIDEO) input signal mode. ("SIGNAL [VIDEO]" menu is installed. 3D Y/C FILTER - Press (ACTION) button SIGNAL [ VIDEO ] Note: When ON, this setting only affects NTSC input signals. 3D Y/C FILTER (NTSC) COLOR SYSTEM 3:2 PULLDOWN Panasonic AUTO (4:3) ON AUTO OFF NORMAL 33 SET UP for Input Signals...
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.... Plasma Display panel Symptoms Some parts of still pictures include logos, video games, computer images, teletext and images displayed in 4:3 mode. Picture Symptoms Sound Checks Interference Noisy Sound Electrical Appliances Cars/Motorcycles 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 BRIGHTNESS/Volume setting (Check by pressing the power switch or stand-by button on the Plasma Display. Check...
.... Plasma Display panel Symptoms Some parts of still pictures include logos, video games, computer images, teletext and images displayed in 4:3 mode. Picture Symptoms Sound Checks Interference Noisy Sound Electrical Appliances Cars/Motorcycles 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 BRIGHTNESS/Volume setting (Check by pressing the power switch or stand-by button on the Plasma Display. Check...
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... specifications are approximate. 38 STANDBY G POWER ON - + INPUT MENU VOL ENTER approx. 64.6 lbs (main unit only) approx. 73.9 lbs (with speakers) R - Specifications TH-37PWD6 TH-42PWD6 TH-42PHD6 TH-50PHD6 Power Source Power Consumption Maximum Stand-by condition Power off condition Plasma Display panel Contrast Ratio Screen size (No.of pixels) Operating Temperature condition Humidity Applicable signals Color System Scanning format PC signals Connection terminals AV COMPONENT/RGB PC SERIAL SPEAKERS (6 Ω) Accessories Supplied Remote Control Transmitter Batteries Fixing...
... specifications are approximate. 38 STANDBY G POWER ON - + INPUT MENU VOL ENTER approx. 64.6 lbs (main unit only) approx. 73.9 lbs (with speakers) R - Specifications TH-37PWD6 TH-42PWD6 TH-42PHD6 TH-50PHD6 Power Source Power Consumption Maximum Stand-by condition Power off condition Plasma Display panel Contrast Ratio Screen size (No.of pixels) Operating Temperature condition Humidity Applicable signals Color System Scanning format PC signals Connection terminals AV COMPONENT/RGB PC SERIAL SPEAKERS (6 Ω) Accessories Supplied Remote Control Transmitter Batteries Fixing...