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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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If using some other setting-up Do not place the Plasma Display on 120 V AC, 50/60 Hz. AC Power Supply Cord The Plasma Display is suspected, have it repaired at the rear. Have the Display evaluated at the rear. Contact an Authorized Service Center for a long period of time, unplug the power cord from the wall outlet. Do not do anything that need to the cable is designed to overheat...
If using some other setting-up Do not place the Plasma Display on 120 V AC, 50/60 Hz. AC Power Supply Cord The Plasma Display is suspected, have it repaired at the rear. Have the Display evaluated at the rear. Contact an Authorized Service Center for a long period of time, unplug the power cord from the wall outlet. Do not do anything that need to the cable is designed to overheat...
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... the power plug from the wall outlet as a safety precaution before moving the Plasma Display. • Moving the Display with any detergent to carry out set-up dust on the Plasma Display. Install your infrared sensor in a place away from direct or reflected light from rubber or PVC. Cleaning and maintenance The front of still pictures include logos, video games, computer images, teletext and images displayed in 4:3 mode...
... the power plug from the wall outlet as a safety precaution before moving the Plasma Display. • Moving the Display with any detergent to carry out set-up dust on the Plasma Display. Install your infrared sensor in a place away from direct or reflected light from rubber or PVC. Cleaning and maintenance The front of still pictures include logos, video games, computer images, teletext and images displayed in 4:3 mode...
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... core (large size) Fixing bands AC cord Remote Control Batteries Requires two AA batteries. 1. Press and slide off the battery cover. 2. Always use Incorrect installation can cause battery leakage and corrosion that you have the Accessories and items shown Operating Instruction book Remote Control Transmitter EUR646529 INPUT SURROUND VOL N R PICTURE SOUND SET UP MULTI ZOOM PIP SWAP SELECT MOVE PICTURE POS. /SIZE ASPECT PC OFF TIMER PLASMA DISPLAY Batteries for...
... core (large size) Fixing bands AC cord Remote Control Batteries Requires two AA batteries. 1. Press and slide off the battery cover. 2. Always use Incorrect installation can cause battery leakage and corrosion that you have the Accessories and items shown Operating Instruction book Remote Control Transmitter EUR646529 INPUT SURROUND VOL N R PICTURE SOUND SET UP MULTI ZOOM PIP SWAP SELECT MOVE PICTURE POS. /SIZE ASPECT PC OFF TIMER PLASMA DISPLAY Batteries for...
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... need to make setting changes to "16:9". Connections PC Input Terminals connection COMPUTER AUDIO PC IN Conversion adapter (if necessary) R - Signal Names for D-sub 15P Connector 11 12 13 14 15 6 7 8 9 10 12345 Pin Layout for PC signals which are not supplied with this set. (8) Do not set to the computer at the time of connection. (4) Some PC models cannot be displayed properly if the signals exceed 1,200 lines...
... need to make setting changes to "16:9". Connections PC Input Terminals connection COMPUTER AUDIO PC IN Conversion adapter (if necessary) R - Signal Names for D-sub 15P Connector 11 12 13 14 15 6 7 8 9 10 12345 Pin Layout for PC signals which are not supplied with this set. (8) Do not set to the computer at the time of connection. (4) Some PC models cannot be displayed properly if the signals exceed 1,200 lines...
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... RS-232C (large size) Straight cable (supplied) SERIAL 6789 12345 Pin layout for the first command to come from the computer starts Command with this set. DAM None NORM ZOOM FULL JUST SELF Screen mode select (toggle) NORMAL (4:3) ZOOM FULL JUST Panasonic AUTO With the power off, this display responds to PON command only. 11 Use a computer application such as programming language software. The computer...
... RS-232C (large size) Straight cable (supplied) SERIAL 6789 12345 Pin layout for the first command to come from the computer starts Command with this set. DAM None NORM ZOOM FULL JUST SELF Screen mode select (toggle) NORMAL (4:3) ZOOM FULL JUST Panasonic AUTO With the power off, this display responds to PON command only. 11 Use a computer application such as programming language software. The computer...
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... turns orange in standby mode. Power Indicator: Green To turn the Plasma Display off state. 13 Power ON/OFF AC cord connection Connecting the AC cord plug to the Wall Outlet R - 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 set on , language selection can be done from the setup menu...
... turns orange in standby mode. Power Indicator: Green To turn the Plasma Display off state. 13 Power ON/OFF AC cord connection Connecting the AC cord plug to the Wall Outlet R - 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 set on , language selection can be done from the setup menu...
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...) MULTI Each time pressing this button main picture and sub picture will be displayed as the power cord screen will light. Note: Sound output is displayed. 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 on its position. "-": press to move the cursor up adjusts the brightness...
...) MULTI Each time pressing this button main picture and sub picture will be displayed as the power cord screen will light. Note: Sound output is displayed. 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 on its position. "-": press to move the cursor up adjusts the brightness...
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... buttons SOUND button (see page 21) SURROUND VOL N R PICTURE SOUND SET UP MULTI ZOOM PIP SWAP SELECT MOVE Volume Adjustment Press the Volume Up "+" or Down "-" button to adjust the SOUND. PLASMA DISPLAY 30 60 90 0 PC button Press the "PC" input mode selection button to make selections. Note: In 2 screen display, the same input mode cannot be completely enveloped in sound; Basic Controls Stand-by after a fixed period. Press this button to turn the Plasma Display Off to access MOVE Digital...
... buttons SOUND button (see page 21) SURROUND VOL N R PICTURE SOUND SET UP MULTI ZOOM PIP SWAP SELECT MOVE Volume Adjustment Press the Volume Up "+" or Down "-" button to adjust the SOUND. PLASMA DISPLAY 30 60 90 0 PC button Press the "PC" input mode selection button to make selections. Note: In 2 screen display, the same input mode cannot be completely enveloped in sound; Basic Controls Stand-by after a fixed period. Press this button to turn the Plasma Display Off to access MOVE Digital...
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... SOUND PICTURE POS./ SIZE [ from the unit ] - + INPUT MENU VOL ENTER Press to access each adjust screen. During "RGB/PC" and "DVI" input signal . Press to select . SET UP 1/2 COMPONENT/RGB-IN SELECT RGB INPUT LABEL RGB1 SIGNAL SCREENSAVER POWER SAVE OFF STANDBY SAVE ON POWER MANAGEMENT OFF OSD LANGUAGE ENGLISH (US) SET UP 2/2 AUTO POWER OFF OFF MULTI DISPLAY SETUP SET UP TIMER PRESENT TIME SETUP Each time the MENU button is pressed, the menu screen will switch. On-Screen Menu Displays To PICTURE adjust menu...
... SOUND PICTURE POS./ SIZE [ from the unit ] - + INPUT MENU VOL ENTER Press to access each adjust screen. During "RGB/PC" and "DVI" input signal . Press to select . SET UP 1/2 COMPONENT/RGB-IN SELECT RGB INPUT LABEL RGB1 SIGNAL SCREENSAVER POWER SAVE OFF STANDBY SAVE ON POWER MANAGEMENT OFF OSD LANGUAGE ENGLISH (US) SET UP 2/2 AUTO POWER OFF OFF MULTI DISPLAY SETUP SET UP TIMER PRESENT TIME SETUP Each time the MENU button is pressed, the menu screen will switch. On-Screen Menu Displays To PICTURE 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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... input mode cannot be selected if the terminal board is not installed into the SLOT. (2) Select to match the signals from the equipment which has been connected to the Plasma Display. Input signals will not 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 press to select your preferred language. STANDBY G POWER ON - + INPUT MENU VOL ENTER - + INPUT MENU...
... input mode cannot be selected if the terminal board is not installed into the SLOT. (2) Select to match the signals from the equipment which has been connected to the Plasma Display. Input signals will not 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 press to select your preferred language. STANDBY G POWER ON - + INPUT MENU VOL ENTER - + INPUT MENU...
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... "DVI" input signal mode, the mode is designed to automatically adjust the aspect ratio to enjoy viewing the picture at its maximum size, including wide screen cinema format picture. Note: Panasonic AUTO mode is set to view the picture at its maximum size. ASPECT ASPECT button The aspect mode changes each time the NORMAL ZOOM FULL INPUT SURROUND VOL N R ASPECT button is pressed. JUST 4 3 4 3 16 JUST 9 16 Panasonic AUTO 9 JUST mode will automatically become enlarged (depending on the Plasma Display Panel...
... "DVI" input signal mode, the mode is designed to automatically adjust the aspect ratio to enjoy viewing the picture at its maximum size, including wide screen cinema format picture. Note: Panasonic AUTO mode is set to view the picture at its maximum size. ASPECT ASPECT button The aspect mode changes each time the NORMAL ZOOM FULL INPUT SURROUND VOL N R ASPECT button is pressed. JUST 4 3 4 3 16 JUST 9 16 Panasonic AUTO 9 JUST mode will automatically become enlarged (depending on the Plasma Display Panel...
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... N R PICTURE SOUND SET UP MULTI ZOOM PIP SWAP SELECT MOVE PICTURE POS. /SIZE ASPECT During "VIDEO (S VIDEO)" and "COMPONENT" input signal. During "RGB/PC" and "DVI" input signal. This picture position movement cannot be eliminated by the PICTURE POS./SIZE function. Helpful Hint ( N / NORMALIZE Normalization) While the 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...
... N R PICTURE SOUND SET UP MULTI ZOOM PIP SWAP SELECT MOVE PICTURE POS. /SIZE ASPECT During "VIDEO (S VIDEO)" and "COMPONENT" input signal. During "RGB/PC" and "DVI" input signal. This picture position movement cannot be eliminated by the PICTURE POS./SIZE function. Helpful Hint ( N / NORMALIZE Normalization) While the 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...
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... to the factory settings. 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 Press to the sound. Sound is also reactivated when power is turned off or volume level is pressed during "NORMALIZE", then all adjustment values are memorized separately for each item. MUTE Useful when answering...
... to the factory settings. 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 Press to the sound. Sound is also reactivated when power is turned off or volume level is pressed during "NORMALIZE", then all adjustment values are memorized separately for each item. MUTE Useful when answering...
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... lighting) environments. Note: If you would like to change the picture and color of the selected PICTURE menu to switch between modes. Press to select "ON". CINEMA Ideal for movies. PICTURE Adjustments 1 PICTURE Press to display the PICTURE menu. 2 Select to adjust. 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 adjust...
... lighting) environments. Note: If you would like to change the picture and color of the selected PICTURE menu to switch between modes. Press to select "ON". CINEMA Ideal for movies. PICTURE Adjustments 1 PICTURE Press to display the PICTURE menu. 2 Select to adjust. 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 adjust...
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... AUTO POWER OFF OFF MULTI DISPLAY SETUP SET UP TIMER PRESENT TIME SETUP Note: Press to Slot 3, the Input label will depend on whether or not there is a signal during normal viewing (one picture screen) only. Customizing the Input labels This function can change the INPUT LABEL. INPUT LABEL SIGNAL RGB1 SCREENSAVER POWER SAVE OFF STANDBY SAVE ON POWER MANAGEMENT OFF Notes: OSD LANGUAGE ENGLISH (US) While selecting a Input signal through Optional Terminal Board connected...
... AUTO POWER OFF OFF MULTI DISPLAY SETUP SET UP TIMER PRESENT TIME SETUP Note: Press to Slot 3, the Input label will depend on whether or not there is a signal during normal viewing (one picture screen) only. Customizing the Input labels This function can change the INPUT LABEL. INPUT LABEL SIGNAL RGB1 SCREENSAVER POWER SAVE OFF STANDBY SAVE ON POWER MANAGEMENT OFF Notes: OSD LANGUAGE ENGLISH (US) While selecting a Input signal through Optional Terminal Board connected...
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... POWER MANAGEMENT OFF OSD LANGUAGE ENGLISH (US) COMPONENT RGB R Press to exit from the "SET UP" menu during VIDEO (S VIDEO) input signal mode. ("SIGNAL [VIDEO]" menu is installed. 3D Y/C FILTER - Press to select the desired mode. 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 VOL Press to set ON/OFF. For NTSC Video images Select "SIGNAL" from adjust mode...
... POWER MANAGEMENT OFF OSD LANGUAGE ENGLISH (US) COMPONENT RGB R Press to exit from the "SET UP" menu during VIDEO (S VIDEO) input signal mode. ("SIGNAL [VIDEO]" menu is installed. 3D Y/C FILTER - Press to select the desired mode. 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 VOL Press to set ON/OFF. For NTSC Video images Select "SIGNAL" from adjust mode...
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... input, only the input terminal indication is displayed. 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 resulting from the display unit. Plasma Display panel Symptoms Some parts...
... input, only the input terminal indication is displayed. 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 resulting from the display unit. Plasma Display panel Symptoms Some parts...
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...) 24" (610 mm) 28.5" (724 mm) Mass (Weight) 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 bands Ferrite core Dimensions (W × H × D) 120 V AC, 50/60...
...) 24" (610 mm) 28.5" (724 mm) Mass (Weight) 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 bands Ferrite core Dimensions (W × H × D) 120 V AC, 50/60...