Detailed instructions for use are in the User's Guide.
[. . . ] Do not place containers with water (flower vase, cups, cosmetics, etc. ) above the set. (including on shelves above, etc. ) WARNING: 1) To prevent electric shock, do not remove cover. This apparatus is equipped with a three pin grounding-type power plug. If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact an electrician. [. . . ] Do not allow any detergent to come into direct contact with the surface of the Plasma Display. Avoid contact with volatile substances such as insect sprays, solvents and thinner, otherwise the quality of the cabinet surface may be adversely affected or the coating may peel off. Furthermore, do not leave it for long periods in contact with articles made from rubber or PVC. Note: Do not allow a still picture to be displayed for an extended period, as this can cause a permanent after-image to remain on the Plasma Display. Examples of still pictures include logos, video games, computer images, teletext and images displayed in 4:3 mode.
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Accessories
Accessories Supplied
Check that you have the Accessories and items shown
Operating Instruction book Remote Control Transmitter EUR646525
INPUT SURROUND VOL
Batteries for the Remote Control Transmitter (AA(R6) Battery × 2)
AC cord
N
R
PICTURE
SOUND
SET UP
PICTURE POS. /SIZE
ASPECT
PC
OFF TIMER
PLASMA DISPLAY
Warranty
Ferrite core (small size) J0KF00000018 × 1
Ferrite core (large size) J0KG00000054 × 2
Fixing bands
Optional Accessories
· Speakers
TY-SP37P5W-K (TH-37PW5) TY-SP42PWD3W, TY-SP42P5W-K (TH-42PW5)
· Pedestal
TY-ST05-K (supplied for USA)
· Wall-hanging bracket
(vertical) TY-WK37PV3 (TH-37PW5)
· Wall-hanging bracket
(angled) TY-WK42PR1 (TH-42PW5)
For assembling Full instructions are supplied with each of the optional accessories for use with this Plasma Display.
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Remote Control Batteries
Requires two AA batteries. Replace the cover and slide in reverse until the lock snaps.
Two "AA" size
Helpful Hint:
For frequent remote control users, replace old batteries with Alkaline batteries for longer life.
Precaution on battery use
Incorrect installation can cause battery leakage and corrosion that will damage the remote control transmitter. 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 the remote control acts sporadically or stops operating the Plasma Display.
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Basic Controls
Main POWER ON/OFF Switch
R - STANDBY G POWER ON INPUT
--
VOL
+
TH-42PW5
· · ·
Remote control sensor Power Indicator The Power Indicator will light. POWER-OFF Indicator not illuminated (The unit will still consume some power as long as the power cord is inserted into the wall outlet. ) STAND-BY . . . . . Red POWER-ON. . . . . Green
INPUT button (VIDEO (S VIDEO), COMPONENT/RGB and PC Mode Selection) (see page 19)
VOLUME Adjustment Press the Volume Up "+" or Down "" button to increase or decrease the sound volume level.
STAND-BY(ON/OFF) button The Plasma Display must first be plugged into the wall outlet and turned on at the power switch. (7) Additional equipment and cables shown are not supplied with this set. (8) Do not set the horizontal and vertical scanning frequencies for PC signals which are above or below the specified frequency range.
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Connections
Signal Names for D-sub 15P Connector
11 12 13 14 15 6 1 7 2 8 3 9 10 4 5
Pin layout for PC input terminal
Pin No. 6 GND (Ground) 11 7 GND (Ground) 12 8 GND (Ground) 13 9 NC (not connected) 14 15 10 GND (Ground)
Signal Name GND (Ground) SDA HD/SYNC VD SCL
VIDEO/COMPONENT/RGB/PC input signals
AUDIO
R AUDIO L VIDEO S VIDEO R AUDIO L VD HD PR/CR/R PB/CB/B Y/G
AV IN
COMPONENT/RGB IN
PC
IN
SERIAL
AV (VIDEO, S VIDEO) input AV (VIDEO, S VIDEO) input signal name 1 2 3 4 5 NTSC PAL PAL60 SECAM Modified NTSC
COMPONENT/RGB input horizontal frequency(kHz) 15. 734 15. 625 15. 734 15. 625 15. 734 horizontal frequency(kHz) 15. 734 15. 625 31. 468 31. 25 45 33. 75 28. 125 27 27 31. 5 31. 5 35 37. 5 31. 7 37. 9 46. 9 53. 7 49. 7 48. 4 56. 5 60 68. 7 68. 7 64 80 91. 1 75 vertical frequency(Hz) 59. 95 50 59. 95 50 59. 95 vertical frequency(Hz) 59. 94 50 59. 94 50 60 60 50 24 48 70 59. 94 67 75 60 60 75 85 75 60 70 75 85 75 60 75 85 60
PC RGB input
Mark:
COMPONENT/RGB/PC input signal name 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 525 (480) /60i 625 (575) /50i 525 (480) /60p 625 (575) /50p 750 (720) /60p 1, 125 (1, 080) /60i 1, 125 (1, 080) /50i 1, 125 (1, 080) /24p 1, 125 (1, 080) /24sF 640 × 400 @70 640 × 480 @60 Macintosh13" (640 × 480) 640 × 480 @75 852 × 480 @60 800 × 600 @60 800 × 600 @75 800 × 600 @85 Macintosh16" (832 × 624) 1, 024 × 768 @60 1, 024 × 768 @70 1, 024 × 768 @75 1, 024 × 768 @85 Macintosh21" (1, 152 × 870) 1, 280 × 1, 024 @60 1, 280 × 1, 024 @75 1, 280 × 1, 024 @85 1, 600 × 1, 200 @60
Input signal can be displayed. RGB PC
COMPONENT
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Connections
SERIAL Terminals connection
The SERIAL terminal is used when the Plasma Display is controlled by a computer.
COMPUTER
1
6 2
7 3
8 4
9 5
RS-232C straight cable
Ferrite core (large size) (supplied)
SERIAL
Pin layout for RS-232C Installing the ferrite core (Large size)
D-sub 9p
Notes: (1) Use the RS-232C cable to connect the computer to the Plasma Display. (3) Additional equipment and cables shown are not supplied with this set. The SERIAL terminal conforms to the RS-232C interface specification, so that the Plasma Display can be controlled by a computer which is connected to this terminal. The computer will require software which allows the sending and receiving of control data which satisfies the conditions given below. Communication parameters
Signal level Synchronization method Baud rate Parity Character length Stop bit Flow control RS-232C compliant Asynchronous 9600 bps None 8 bits 1 bit RS-232C Conversion cable Details D-sub 9-pin female RXD 2 3 TXD 5 GND Non use 4·6 7 8 1·9 Shorted NC
Less than 3" 15/16 (10 cm)
Open
Basic format for control data The transmission of control data from the computer starts with a STX signal, followed by the command, the parameters, and lastly an ETX signal in that order. If there are no parameters, then the parameter signal does not need to be sent.
STX C1 C2 C3 : P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 ETX End (03h)
Command Command PON POF AVL AMT Parameter None None Control details Power ON Power OFF Volume 00 - 63 Audio MUTE OFF Audio MUTE ON Input select (toggle) VIDEO Mode COMPONENT / RGB mode (processed as a Y/PB/PR or RGB signals as set by this unit) PC mode Screen mode select (toggle) NORMAL (4:3) ZOOM FULL JUST Panasonic AUTO
Start (02h)
Colon Parameter(s) (1 - 5 bytes) 3-character command (3bytes)
Notes: (1) If multiple commands are transmitted, be sure to wait for the response for the first command to come from this unit before sending the next command. (2) If an incorrect command is sent by mistake, this unit will send an "ER401" command back to the computer. With the power off, this display responds to PON command only.
0 1 IIS None (When VID Used RCA YP1 Terminal Board) RG1 None DAM NORM ZOOM FULL JUST SELF
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Power ON/OFF and Input Signal Selection
AC cord connection
Connecting the AC cord plug to the Plasma Display.
Power ON/OFF
Connecting the plug to the Wall Outlet Press the POWER switch on the Plasma Display to turn the set on : POWER-ON. [. . . ] If you would like to view 4:3 images in "Just" format, set to "JUST".
3:2 PULLDOWN
When on, the display attempts to reproduce a more natural interpretation of sources such as movie pictures, which are recorded at 24 frames per second. Select "SIGNAL" from the "SET UP" menu during VIDEO (S VIDEO) or COMPONENT input signal mode. ("SIGNAL [VIDEO]" menu is displayed. ) Press to select 3:2 PULLDOWN. Press to set ON/OFF.
COMPONENT/RGB-IN SELECT RGB SIGNAL SCREENSAVER ENGLISH (US) OSD LANGUAGE
Press
SIGNAL
(ACTION) button
[ VIDEO ] ON AUTO OFF NORMAL [ COMPONENT ] OFF
Note: When ON, this setting only affects the following signal input: · NTSC signal input during "VIDEO (S VIDEO)" input signal mode. [. . . ]