User manual PANASONIC TH-42PW3B

[. . . ] ® Wide Plasma Display PLASMA DISPLAY Operating Instructions Model No. + -- INPUT VOL POWE R / BY R - STAND ON G POWER TH-42PW3 TH-42PWD3 R - STANDBY G POWER ON INPUT -- VOL + Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read these instructions completely. Please keep this manual for future reference. English TQBC0229 Dear Panasonic Customer Welcome to the Panasonic family of customers. We hope that you will have many years of enjoyment from your new Wide Plasma Display. To obtain maximum benefit from your set, please read these Instructions before making any adjustments, and retain them for future reference. [. . . ] Do not combine a used battery with a new one. Do not mix battery types (example: "Zinc Carbon" with "Alkaline"). Do not attempt to charge, short-circuit, disassemble, heat or burn used batteries. Battery replacement is necessary when remote control acts sporadically or stops operating the Plasma Display set. 8 Basic Controls R - STANDBY G POWER ON TH-42PW3 INPUT -- VOL + Main Power On/Off Switch Power Indicator The Power Indicator will light. Indicator not illuminated (The unit will still consume some power as long as the power cord is still inserted into the wall outlet. ) Stand-by . . . . Green · · Input button (VIDEO (S-VIDEO)/COMPONENT, RGB/PC Mode Selection) Push the "INPUT" button to select VIDEO(S-VIDEO)/COMPONENT or RGB/PC input signal modes sequentially. Volume Adjustment Push the Volume Up "+" or Down "­" button to increase or decrease the sound volume level. 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 STANDBY mode. Push it again to turn the Wide Plasma Display OFF to STANDBY mode. Status button Push the "Status" button to display the current system status. AV 4:3 SURROUND button (see page 25) Input button (VIDEO(S-VIDEO)/COMPONENT, RGB/PC Mode Selection) Press to select VIDEO(S-VIDEO)/ COMPONENT or RGB/PC input signal modes sequentially. (see page 17) INPUT 1 2 Sound mute On/Off (see page 24) Volume Adjustment Press the Volume Up "+" or Down "­" button to increase or decrease the sound volume level. Off timer 90 3 SURROUND 1 VIDEO(S-VIDEO)/ COMPONENT, RGB/PC mode 2 Aspect mode (see page 20) 3 Off timer The off timer indicator is displayed only when the off timer has been set. N button (see page 23, 24, 26, 27) VOL N R R button Access button Press to make selections POSITION buttons SET UP button (see page 28) SOUND button (see page 24) ASPECT PICTURE SOUND SET UP PICTURE button (see page 26) PICTURE POS. /SIZE PICTURE POS. /SIZE button (see page 22) PC OFF TIMER ASPECT button Press to adjust the aspect. (see page 20) PC button Push the "PC" mode selection button to select the PC mode. This button is used to switch directly to PC mode. OFF TIMER button The Wide Plasma Display may be preset to switch to stand-by after a fixed period. The setting changes to 30 minutes, 60 minutes, 90 minutes and 0 minutes (off timer cancelled) each time the button is pressed. 30 60 0 90 When three minutes remain, "Off timer 3" will flash. The off timer is cancelled if the main supply fails. 9 Connections When connecting the speakers, be sure to use only the optional accessory speakers. Refer to the speaker's Installation Manual for details on speaker installation. Speakers (Optional accessories) 1 2 1 2 SPEAKERS Terminals (R) SPEAKERS Terminals (L) ­ Cable fixing bands Secure any excess cables with bands as required. To tighten: To loosen: Push the knob Pull Pull The TUNER IN terminal is reserved for future use From EXIT monitor Terminal on Computer (see page 14) L L From SERIAL Terminal on Computer (see page 15) AUDIO S-VIDEO VIDEO R VD HD PR/CR/R PB/CB/B Y/G AUDIO AUDIO R AV IN COMPONENT/RGB IN PC IN TUNER IN SERIAL AV IN Terminals (see page 11, 12) COMPONENT/RGB IN and Audio IN Terminals (see page 13) 10 Connections How to connect the AV Input Terminals S-VIDEO Signal Connection (Example) When connecting a S-Video VCR (DVD Player / S-VIDEO VCR) L R Audio OUT L Video OUT S-Video OUT AUDIO S-VIDEO VIDEO R AV IN S-VIDEO 4 pin socket Luminance earth Chrominance earth Video input to S-VIDEO socket AUDIO VIDEO Luminance in Chrominance in 2×RCA Audio cables Audio input to L/R sockets VIDEO Signal Connection (VCR) AV2 21P Scart Plug Video input to BNC socket Audio input to L/R sockets (DVD / Satellite Receiver) VIDEO R AV1/TV L AUDIO S-VIDEO AV IN 21P Scart Plug Video input to BNC socket RCA-BNC adapter plug Audio input to L/R sockets Note: 21 pin connectors and 21 pin scart plugs are connectors used in Europe. 11 Connections How to connect the COMPONENT/RGB Input Terminals COMPONENT signal Connection Example of input signal source HDTV-compatible VCR Video input to Y, PB, PR sockets 3 × BNC cables L or RGB camera AUDIO 2×RCA Audio cables Audio input to L/R sockets AUDIO VD HD PR/CR/R PB/CB/B Y/G R COMPONENT/RGB IN RGB signal (R, G, B, HD, VD) Connection The TUNER input terminal is reserved for use with future external compatible components. L AUDIO VD HD PR/CR/R PB/CB/B Y/G R COMPONENT/RGB IN 3×BNC Video cables 2×RCA Audio cables Example of input signal source TUNER TU-PTA300B R G B L HD VD R Notes: (1) Change the "Component/RGB in" setting in the "Setup" menu to "RGB". (see page 28, 30) (2) Additional equipment and cables shown are not supplied with this set. 12 Connections VIDEO Signal Connection (DVD / Satellite Receiver) L AUDIO AV2 S-VIDEO VIDEO R AV IN Video input to BNC socket RCA-BNC adapter plug VD HD PR/CR/R PB/CB/B Y/G L AUDIO R COMPONENT/RGB IN RCA-BNC adapter plug The cable shown is for connection detail only. If you wish to use this connection method, please consult your Dealer for the cable. Select sync on VIDEO (see page 30). Notes: (1) Additional equipment and cables shown are not supplied with this set. (2) 21 pin connectors and 21 pin scart plugs are connectors used in Europe. 13 Connections How to connect the PC Input Terminals COMPUTER AUDIO PC IN POWER / R - STANDBY G POWER ON INPUT -- VOL + Conversion adapter (if necessary) RGB PC cable D-sub 15p Audio 1/8" (3mm) Stereo Plug Connect a cable which matches the audio output terminal on the computer. [. . . ] V-Freq. Signal Sync Pull-in range Clamp position H-Freq. V-Freq. (TH-42PWD3 only) [ Component ] [ RGB ] H&V Narrow 31. 5 kHz 60. 0 Hz [ PC ] H&V Narrow 31. 5 kHz 60. 0 Hz The following operation methods are the same for both the Signal [RGB] and Signal [PC]. SYNC Setting RGB sync signal setting: Confirm that the input is set to RGB input (this setting is valid only for RGB input). H&V: The H and V sync signals are input from the HD/VD (BNC) connector. On G: Uses a synchronized signal on the Video G signal, which is input from the G (BNC) connector. [. . . ]