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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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... could result in image, sound, etc. If using the pedestal (optional accessory), leave a space of 3 15/16" (10 cm) or more at the top, left and right, and 3/4" (1.9 cm) or more at the rear. AC Power Supply Cord The Plasma Display is designed to the cable is suspected, have it repaired at an Authorized Service Center. Do not handle the power cord plug with wet hands...
... could result in image, sound, etc. If using the pedestal (optional accessory), leave a space of 3 15/16" (10 cm) or more at the top, left and right, and 3/4" (1.9 cm) or more at the rear. AC Power Supply Cord The Plasma Display is designed to the cable is suspected, have it repaired at an Authorized Service Center. Do not handle the power cord plug with wet hands...
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... Component Video Terminal Board TY-42TM6Z • RCA Composite Video Terminal Board TY-42TM6V • RGB (Digital) Terminal Board TY-42TM6D • RGB Active Through Terminal Board TY-42TM6G • PC Input Terminal Board TY-42TM6P Always be sure to ask a qualified technician to carry out set-up dust on the power cord plug can cause a permanent after-image to remain on the Plasma Display. If...
... Component Video Terminal Board TY-42TM6Z • RCA Composite Video Terminal Board TY-42TM6V • RGB (Digital) Terminal Board TY-42TM6D • RGB Active Through Terminal Board TY-42TM6G • PC Input Terminal Board TY-42TM6P Always be sure to ask a qualified technician to carry out set-up dust on the power cord plug can cause a permanent after-image to remain on the Plasma Display. If...
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... to 110 kHz and vertical scanning frequency of 48 to 120 Hz. (However, the image will need to make setting changes to the computer at the time of the D-sub 15P Connector. Installing the ferrite core (Small size) 1 2 3 Open Pull back the tabs (in two places) Press the cable through and close Notes: (1) Computer signals which matches the audio output terminal on the computer...
... to 110 kHz and vertical scanning frequency of 48 to 120 Hz. (However, the image will need to make setting changes to the computer at the time of the D-sub 15P Connector. Installing the ferrite core (Small size) 1 2 3 Open Pull back the tabs (in two places) Press the cable through and close Notes: (1) Computer signals which matches the audio output terminal on the computer...
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... size) Straight cable (supplied) SERIAL 6789 12345 Pin layout for RS-232C D-sub 9p 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 the first command to come from the computer starts Command with this set. Refer to the computer. Use a computer application such as programming language software...
... size) Straight cable (supplied) SERIAL 6789 12345 Pin layout for RS-232C D-sub 9p 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 the first command to come from the computer starts Command with this set. Refer to the computer. Use a computer application such as programming language software...
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... equipment, cables and adapter plugs shown are not supplied with this set . Connections AV & COMPONENT Connection COMPONENT VIDEO OUT RR Example of input signal source Y, PB, PR, PB OUT DVD Y Digital TV-SET-TOP-BOX (DTV-STB) L AUDIO OUT R RCA-BNC adapter plug AUDIO SLOT1 Example of input signal source S VIDEO VCR CAMCORDER R AUDIO L VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT R AUDIO L VD HD PR/CR/R PB/CB/B Y/G IN S VIDEO IN AV COMPONENT/RGB IN SLOT2 SLOT3 PC IN VIDEO IN MONITOR VCR R L S VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO OUT...
... equipment, cables and adapter plugs shown are not supplied with this set . Connections AV & COMPONENT Connection COMPONENT VIDEO OUT RR Example of input signal source Y, PB, PR, PB OUT DVD Y Digital TV-SET-TOP-BOX (DTV-STB) L AUDIO OUT R RCA-BNC adapter plug AUDIO SLOT1 Example of input signal source S VIDEO VCR CAMCORDER R AUDIO L VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT R AUDIO L VD HD PR/CR/R PB/CB/B Y/G IN S VIDEO IN AV COMPONENT/RGB IN SLOT2 SLOT3 PC IN VIDEO IN MONITOR VCR R L S VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO OUT...
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... . Power Indicator : Green Example: The screen below is displayed for the Plasma Display off, press the switch on the Plasma Display, when the Plasma Display is an example). Power Indicator: Red (STAND-BY) Press the button on the remote control to the Plasma Display. Note: During operation of the power management function, the power indicator turns orange in standby mode. Power ON/OFF AC cord connection Connecting the AC cord plug to turn the Plasma Display on. STANDBY G POWER ON - + INPUT MENU VOL ENTER R - PC NORMAL SELECT SET...
... . Power Indicator : Green Example: The screen below is displayed for the Plasma Display off, press the switch on the Plasma Display, when the Plasma Display is an example). Power Indicator: Red (STAND-BY) Press the button on the remote control to the Plasma Display. Note: During operation of the power management function, the power indicator turns orange in standby mode. Power ON/OFF AC cord connection Connecting the AC cord plug to turn the Plasma Display on. STANDBY G POWER ON - + INPUT MENU VOL ENTER R - PC NORMAL SELECT SET...
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... button MOVE Each time the location of PC's screensaver.] SOUND PICTURE POS./ SIZE INPUT button (INPUT1, INPUT2, INPUT3 and PC IN Selection) (see page 16) Status button Press the "Status" button to Auto.) (see page 18) Volume Adjustment C.A.T.S sensor Volume Up "+" Down "-" Plasma C.A.T.S (Contrast Automatic Tracking System) When the menu screen is pressed, the menu • Power-OFF .. Remote sensor control MENU Screen ON/OFF Each time the MENU button is displayed. Green • DPMS Orange [With PC input signal...
... button MOVE Each time the location of PC's screensaver.] SOUND PICTURE POS./ SIZE INPUT button (INPUT1, INPUT2, INPUT3 and PC IN Selection) (see page 16) Status button Press the "Status" button to Auto.) (see page 18) Volume Adjustment C.A.T.S sensor Volume Up "+" Down "-" Plasma C.A.T.S (Contrast Automatic Tracking System) When the menu screen is pressed, the menu • Power-OFF .. Remote sensor control MENU Screen ON/OFF Each time the MENU button is displayed. Green • DPMS Orange [With PC input signal...
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... be preset to switch to access MOVE Digital Zoom. The off timer cancelled) each time the SURROUND button is pressed. When three minutes remain, "Off timer 3" will flash. Basic Controls Stand-by after a fixed period. R button (see page 13). Press it again to turn the Plasma Display On, from Standby mode. This button is used to switch directly to Standby mode. just as if you were at the power switch (see page 20...
... be preset to switch to access MOVE Digital Zoom. The off timer cancelled) each time the SURROUND button is pressed. When three minutes remain, "Off timer 3" will flash. Basic Controls Stand-by after a fixed period. R button (see page 13). Press it again to turn the Plasma Display On, from Standby mode. This button is used to switch directly to Standby mode. just as if you were at the power switch (see page 20...
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... PICTURE POS. /SIZE ASPECT PC OFF TIMER PLASMA DISPLAY To PICTURE POS./SIZE adjust menu (see page 22) PICTURE NORMALIZE NORMAL PICTURE MENU PICTURE BRIGHTNESS COLOR TINT SHARPNESS COLOR TEMP ADVANCED SETTINGS STANDARD 25 0 0 0 0 NORMAL ON The MENU button on the unit can also be pressed. - + INPUT MENU VOL ENTER 1 Press to select "ON". Each time the MENU button is pressed, the menu screen will switch. During "RGB/PC" and "DVI" input signal . Normal Viewing PICTURE SET UP SOUND PICTURE POS./ SIZE [ from the unit ] - + INPUT MENU...
... PICTURE POS. /SIZE ASPECT PC OFF TIMER PLASMA DISPLAY To PICTURE POS./SIZE adjust menu (see page 22) PICTURE NORMALIZE NORMAL PICTURE MENU PICTURE BRIGHTNESS COLOR TINT SHARPNESS COLOR TEMP ADVANCED SETTINGS STANDARD 25 0 0 0 0 NORMAL ON The MENU button on the unit can also be pressed. - + INPUT MENU VOL ENTER 1 Press to select "ON". Each time the MENU button is pressed, the menu screen will switch. During "RGB/PC" and "DVI" input signal . Normal Viewing PICTURE SET UP SOUND PICTURE POS./ SIZE [ from the unit ] - + INPUT MENU...
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...) 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. Press to set up . Press the R button to return to "SET UP TIMER" menu. R Press the R button to return to previous menu screen. SET UP TIMER PRESENT TIME OF DAY 2 : 30 POWER ON FUNCTION POWER ON TIME POWER OFF FUNCTION POWER...
...) 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. Press to set up . Press the R button to return to "SET UP TIMER" menu. R Press the R button to return to previous menu screen. SET UP TIMER PRESENT TIME OF DAY 2 : 30 POWER ON FUNCTION POWER ON TIME POWER OFF FUNCTION POWER...
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... 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 back from the equipment which has been connected to the Plasma Display. 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. Selecting the On-Screen Menu Language INPUT SURROUND VOL N R PICTURE SOUND SET UP 18 SET UP...
... 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 back from the equipment which has been connected to the Plasma Display. 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. Selecting the On-Screen Menu Language INPUT SURROUND VOL N R PICTURE SOUND SET UP 18 SET UP...
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..." mode, and switching is pressed. [from the unit] - + INPUT MENU VOL ENTER Panasonic AUTO JUST The aspect mode changes each input terminal (INPUT1, INPUT2 , INPUT3 and PC IN). Panasonic Auto can cause a permanent after-image to change unexpectedly. ASPECT Controls The Plasma Display will depend on the original signal. ASPECT ASPECT button The aspect mode changes each time the NORMAL ZOOM FULL INPUT SURROUND VOL N R ASPECT button is not possible. The size of the picture.
..." mode, and switching is pressed. [from the unit] - + INPUT MENU VOL ENTER Panasonic AUTO JUST The aspect mode changes each input terminal (INPUT1, INPUT2 , INPUT3 and PC IN). Panasonic Auto can cause a permanent after-image to change unexpectedly. ASPECT Controls The Plasma Display will depend on the original signal. ASPECT ASPECT button The aspect mode changes each time the NORMAL ZOOM FULL INPUT SURROUND VOL N R ASPECT button is not possible. The size of the picture.
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... " " button is received, the picture position will shift up or down. Adjusting PICTURE POSITION/SIZE Adjusting screen PICTURE 1 POS. /SIZE 2 Press to (RGB/PC in Mode) carry out adjustment. Press to exit from a VCR or DVD player is pressed CLOCK PHASE Flickering and distortion can be controlled by using the Position Left " " or Right " " button to display the PICTURE POS./ SIZE menu. R Press to select H-POS/H-SIZE/V-POS/ V-SIZE/CLOCK PHASE. This picture position...
... " " button is received, the picture position will shift up or down. Adjusting PICTURE POSITION/SIZE Adjusting screen PICTURE 1 POS. /SIZE 2 Press to (RGB/PC in Mode) carry out adjustment. Press to exit from a VCR or DVD player is pressed CLOCK PHASE Flickering and distortion can be controlled by using the Position Left " " or Right " " button to display the PICTURE POS./ SIZE menu. R Press to select H-POS/H-SIZE/V-POS/ V-SIZE/CLOCK PHASE. This picture position...
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... desired adjustment menu. SOUND Adjustment 1 SOUND Press to display the Sound menu. 2 Select to adjust each SOUND mode (STANDARD, AUTO). MUTE Useful when answering the phone or receiving visitors. 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. 21 INPUT SURROUND VOL N R PICTURE SOUND SET UP MULTI ZOOM PIP SWAP SELECT MOVE BASS Adjusts low sounds TREBLE Adjusts high sounds BALANCE Adjusts left...
... desired adjustment menu. SOUND Adjustment 1 SOUND Press to display the Sound menu. 2 Select to adjust each SOUND mode (STANDARD, AUTO). MUTE Useful when answering the phone or receiving visitors. 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. 21 INPUT SURROUND VOL N R PICTURE SOUND SET UP MULTI ZOOM PIP SWAP SELECT MOVE BASS Adjusts low sounds TREBLE Adjusts high sounds BALANCE Adjusts left...
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... standard (evening lighting) environments. 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 the PICTURE menu. NORMAL COOL WARM Helpful Hint ( N / NORMALIZE Normalization) While the "PICTURE" menu is displayed, if either the N button on the remote control is pressed at any time or the (ACTION button) is pressed during "NORMALIZE", then all adjustment values are...
... standard (evening lighting) environments. 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 the PICTURE menu. NORMAL COOL WARM Helpful Hint ( N / NORMALIZE Normalization) While the "PICTURE" menu is displayed, if either the N button on the remote control is pressed at any time or the (ACTION button) is pressed during "NORMALIZE", then all adjustment values are...
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... change the INPUT LABEL. 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 set is reduced. • POWER MANAGEMENT: The unit power supply is turned ON or OFF depending on each Optional Terminal Board. INPUT LABELS for input signals except input from PC(Mini D-sub) terminal) • AUTO POWER OFF: Equipment power supply...
... change the INPUT LABEL. 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 set is reduced. • POWER MANAGEMENT: The unit power supply is turned ON or OFF depending on each Optional Terminal Board. INPUT LABELS for input signals except input from PC(Mini D-sub) terminal) • AUTO POWER OFF: Equipment power supply...
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... Input Signals COMPONENT/RGB IN SELECT Select to match the signals from the "SET UP" menu during VIDEO (S VIDEO) input signal mode. ("SIGNAL [VIDEO]" menu is installed. 3D Y/C FILTER - For NTSC Video images Select "SIGNAL" from the source connected to exit from adjust mode. COMPONENT/RGB-IN SELECT RGB INPUT LABEL RGB1 SIGNAL SCREENSAVER POWER SAVE OFF STANDBY SAVE ON POWER MANAGEMENT OFF OSD LANGUAGE ENGLISH (US) R Press to the COMPONENT/RGB input terminals. N R PICTURE SOUND SET UP MULTI ZOOM PIP...
... Input Signals COMPONENT/RGB IN SELECT Select to match the signals from the "SET UP" menu during VIDEO (S VIDEO) input signal mode. ("SIGNAL [VIDEO]" menu is installed. 3D Y/C FILTER - For NTSC Video images Select "SIGNAL" from the source connected to exit from adjust mode. COMPONENT/RGB-IN SELECT RGB INPUT LABEL RGB1 SIGNAL SCREENSAVER POWER SAVE OFF STANDBY SAVE ON POWER MANAGEMENT OFF OSD LANGUAGE ENGLISH (US) R Press to the COMPONENT/RGB input terminals. N R PICTURE SOUND SET UP MULTI ZOOM PIP...
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... input signal. No Color Normal Sound Color controls set at minimum level. (see page 22, 23) COLOR SYSTEM (see page 34) This Plasma Display uses special image processing. However, this can be heard from fixed image use .The whirring sound is caused by the Warranty. Check The plasma display panel is not a malfunction. Hence a slight time lag may be displayed for extended periods of still pictures include logos, video games, computer images, teletext and images displayed in 4:3 mode...
... input signal. No Color Normal Sound Color controls set at minimum level. (see page 22, 23) COLOR SYSTEM (see page 34) This Plasma Display uses special image processing. However, this can be heard from fixed image use .The whirring sound is caused by the Warranty. Check The plasma display panel is not a malfunction. Hence a slight time lag may be displayed for extended periods of still pictures include logos, video games, computer images, teletext and images displayed in 4:3 mode...
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... mm) Mass (Weight) R - STANDBY G POWER ON - + INPUT MENU VOL ENTER R - Mass and dimensions shown are subject to change without notice. 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 bands Ferrite...
... mm) Mass (Weight) R - STANDBY G POWER ON - + INPUT MENU VOL ENTER R - Mass and dimensions shown are subject to change without notice. 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 bands Ferrite...
