® High Definition Plasma Display PLASMA DISPLAY + — VOL INPUT POWE R / BY R - STAND ON G POWER Operating Instructions TH-42PHW5 Model No. TH-50PHW5 Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read these instructions completely. Please keep this manual for future reference.
Dear Panasonic Customer Welcome to the Panasonic family of customers. We hope that you will have many years of enjoyment from your new High Definition Plasma Display. To obtain maximum benefit from your set, please read these Instructions before making any adjustments, and retain them for future reference. Retain your purchase receipt also, and note down the model number and serial number of your set in the space provided on the rear cover of these instructions. Visit our Panasonic Web Site http://www.
Table of Contents Important Safety Notice .............................................. 4 Safety Precautions ...................................................... 5 Accessories ................................................................. 7 Accessories Supply .................................................... 7 Optional Accessories ................................................. 7 Remote Control Batteries ........................................... 8 Connections ...................................
Important Safety Notice WARNING: To prevent damage which may result in fire or shock hazard, do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture. 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. No user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel. 2) Do not remove the earthing pin on the power plug.
Safety Precautions WARNING Setup This Plasma Display is for use only with the following optional accessories. Use with any other type of optional accessories may cause instability which could result in the possibility of injury. • • • • • • • (All of the following accessories are manufactured by Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.) Speakers ........................................ TY-SP42P5W-H (TH-42PHW5), TY-SP50P5W-H (TH-50PHW5) Pedestal .........................................
Safety Precautions If problems occur during use If a problem occurs (such as no picture or no sound), or if smoke or an abnormal odour starts to come out from the Plasma Display, immediately unplug the power cord plug from the wall outlet. If you continue to use the Plasma Display in this condition, fire or electric shock could result. After checking that the smoke has stopped, contact your local Panasonic dealer so that the necessary repairs can be made.
Accessories Accessories Supply Check that you have the accessories and items shown Operating Instruction book Remote Control Transmitter EUR646525 Batteries for the Remote Control Transmitter (2 × R6 Size) Guarantee Card Ferrite core (small size) J0KF00000018 × 1 Ferrite core (large size) J0KG00000054 × 2 INPUT SURROUND VOL N R PICTURE SOUND SET UP PICTURE POS.
Remote Control Batteries Requires two R6 batteries. 1. Turn the transmitter face down. Press and slide off the battery cover. 2. Install the batteries as shown in the battery compartment. (Polarity + or – must match the markings in the compartment.) 3. Replace the cover and slide in reverse until the lock snaps. Two "R6" size Helpful Hint: For frequent remote control users, replace old batteries with Alkaline batteries for longer life.
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. 1 Speakers (Optional accessories) 2 1 2 SPEAKERS Terminals (R) SPEAKERS Terminals (L) – Cable fixing bands Secure any excess cables with bands as required. Pass the attached cable fixing band through the clip as shown in the figure.
Connections AV Input Terminals connection Connect the signal source equipment. (Example) When connecting an S VIDEO VCR. (S VIDEO VCR) R Audio OUT L Video OUT S Video OUT S VIDEO 4 pin socket 2×RCA audio cables AUDIO Luminance earth Chrominance earth Luminance in Chrominance in S VIDEO Video input to S VIDEO socket Audio input to L/R sockets R L AUDIO VIDEO S VIDEO AV IN (Example) When connecting 3×RCA audio video cables.
Connections (Example) When connecting 21 pin scart cables. (VCR) AV2 Video input to BNC socket BNC-RCA adaptor plug Audio input to L/R sockets (DVD / Satellite Receiver) R L VIDEO AUDIO S VIDEO AV IN AV1/TV Video input to RCA socket Audio input to L/R sockets Notes: (1) Additional equipment, cables and an adaptor plug shown are not supplied with this set. (2) 21 pin connectors and 21 pin scart plugs are connectors used in Europe.
Connections RGB signal (R, G, B, HD, VD) connection BNC-RCA adaptor plug RGB input to R, G, B, HD, VD sockets Example of input signal source HDTV-compatible VCR 5×BNC RGB cables RGB camera R L AUDIO VD HD PR/CR/R PB/CB/B COMPONENT/RGB IN AUDIO 2×RCA audio cables Audio input to L/R sockets Computer VD HD R B G Notes: (1) Change the “Component/RGB-in” setting in the “Setup” menu to “RGB”. (see page 32) (2) Additional equipment, cables and adaptor plugs shown are not supplied with this set.
Connections PC Input Terminals connection COMPUTER AUDIO PC IN POWER / R - STANDBY INPUT – VOL + G POWER ON Conversion adapter (if necessary) Less than 3" 15/16 (10 cm) 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 matches the audio output terminal on the computer.
Connections Signal Names for D-sub 15P Connector Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 11 12 13 14 15 6 7 1 8 2 9 10 3 4 5 Pin Layout for PC Input Terminal Signal Name R G B GND (Ground) GND (Ground) Pin No. Signal Name Pin No.
Connections SERIAL Terminals connection The SERIAL terminal is used when the Plasma Display is controlled by a computer. 6 COMPUTER 1 RS-232C straight cable Ferrite core (large size) (supplied) SERIAL 7 2 8 3 9 4 5 Pin layout for RS-232C Installing the ferrite core (Large size) Less than 3" 15/16 (10 cm) D-sub 9p Open Notes: (1) Use the RS-232C cable to connect the computer to the Plasma Display. (2) The computer shown is for example purposes only.
Basic Controls INPUT R - STANDBY G POWER ON — VOL + TH-50PHW5 Main Power On/Off Switch 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 still inserted into the wall outlet.) Stand-by .... Red Power-ON ...... Green • • • INPUT button (AV(S Video), Component/RGB and PC Mode Selection) Press the “INPUT” button to select AV (S Video), Component/RGB and PC input signal modes sequentially.
Basic Controls SURROUND button (see page 27) INPUT button (AV(S Video), Component/RGB and PC Mode Selection) Press to select AV(S Video), Component/RGB and PC input signal modes sequentially. (see page 19) Sound mute On/Off (see page 26) INPUT SURROUND Volume Adjustment Press the Volume Up “+” or Down “–” button to increase or decrease the sound volume level.
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 Note: Main plug types vary between countries. The power plug shown at left may, therefore, not be the type fitted to your set. R - STANDBY INPUT — VOL Press the Power switch on the Plasma Display to turn the set on Power-On.
Power On/Off and input signal selection Select the input signal INPUT Press the INPUT button to select the input AV signal desired from equipment such as a VCR which has been connected to the Plasma Display. Input signals will change as follows: R - STANDBY INPUT — VOL + For Component Input (see page 32) G POWER ON AV INPUT — Component PC + VOL For RGB Input (see page 32) AV RGB PC INPUT SURROUND VOL N R Selecting the On-Screen Menu Language SET UP Press to display the Setup menu.
On-Screen Menu Display from Remote Control To Picture adjust menu (see page 28) Picture Normalise Picture Mode Contrast Brightness Colour Tint Sharpness White balance Normal Dynamic 20 0 0 0 0 INPUT Normal Press to select each item. SURROUND VOL N R To Sound adjust menu (see page 26) Sound Normalise Sound Mode Bass Treble Balance Surround Setup Normal PICTURE SOUND SET UP Component/RGB-in select Normal 0 0 0 RGB PICTURE POS.
On-Screen Menu Display from Remote Control To Signal screen for AV (see page 32, 33) To Signal screen for AV (see page [ AV 31) ] Signal Press to select “Signal” menu 3D Y/C Filter (NTSC) Colour system 3:2 Pulldown Panasonic Auto (4:3 ) On Auto Off 4:3 To Signal screen for Component (see page 33) [ Component ] Signal Off 3:2 Pulldown To Signal screen for RGB (see page 34) R Press the R buttun to return to “Setup” menu. [ RGB ] Signal H&V Sync To Signal screen for PC (see page 32) H-Freq. 31.
ASPECT Controls The Plasma Display will allow you to enjoy viewing the picture at its maximum size, including wide screen cinema format picture. ASPECT INPUT SURROUND N R SOUND SET UP PICTURE POS. /SIZE PC ASPECT OFF TIMER PLASMA DISPLAY 22 4:3 Zoom Panasonic Auto VOL PICTURE ASPECT button The aspect mode changes each time the ASPECT button is pressed. 16 : 9 Just Notes: (1) During RGB and PC input signal modes, the mode switches between “4:3”, “Zoom” and “16:9” only.
ASPECT Controls Explanation Picture Mode 4:3 will display a 4:3 picture at its standard 4:3 size. 4 4:3 4:3 3 4 Zoom mode magnifies the central section of the picture. 16 Zoom Zoom 3 4 9 16:9 will display the picture at its maximum size but with sight elongation.
Adjusting Picture Pos./Size Adjusting screen 1 PICTURE POS. /SIZE Press to display the Picture Pos./Size menu. INPUT SURROUND 2 Press to select H-Pos/H-Size/V-Pos/VSize/Clock Phase. VOL N R PICTURE During “AV(S Video)” and During “RGB” and “PC” “Component” input signal modes. input signal modes. Picture Pos./Size Normalise H-Pos H-Size V-Pos V-Size Normal SOUND SET UP PICTURE POS. /SIZE ASPECT Picture Pos.
Adjusting Picture Pos./Size When the Position Left “ ” button is pressed. When the Position Right “ ” button is pressed. When the Position Left “ ” button is pressed. When the Position Right “ ” button is pressed. When the Position Left “ ” button is pressed. When the Position Right “ ” button is pressed. When the Position Left “ ” button is pressed. When the Position Right “ ” button is pressed.
Sound Adjustment 1 SOUND Press to display the Sound menu. INPUT SURROUND 2 VOL Select to adjust each item. N Press to select the desired adjustment menu. R Select the desired level by listening to the sound. PICTURE SOUND SET UP PICTURE POS S Bass Adjusts low sounds Treble Adjusts high sounds Balance Adjusts left and right volumes Sound Normalise Sound Mode Bass Treble Balance Surround Normal Normal Normal 0 0 0 On Auto Emits the original sound.
Surround Controls SURROUND INPUT SURROUND Button The benefits of surround sound are enormous. You can be completely enveloped in sound; just as if you were at a concert hall or cinema. The surround setting switches on and off each time the SURROUND button is pressed. On SURROUND Off VOL N R PICTURE SOUND SET UP Surround PICTURE POS. /SIZE PC ASPECT On Note: The surround settings are memorized separately for each Sound mode.
Picture Adjustments 1 2 PICTURE Picture Press to display the Picture menu. Normalise Picture Mode Contrast Brightness Colour Tint Sharpness White balance Select to adjust each item. Press to select the menu to adjust. Normal Normal 20 0 0 0 0 Normal Select the desired level by looking at the picture behind the menu. Press the left modes.
Picture Adjustments Item Effect Contrast Less More Brightness Darker Brighter Selects the proper brightness and density for the room. Adjusts for easier viewing of dark pictures such as night scenes and black hair. Adjusts colour saturation. Colour Less Tint (NTSC only) Adjustments More Adjust for nice skin colour. Reddish Greenish Adjusts picture sharpness. Sharpness Less More Notes: (1) “Colour” and “Tint” settings cannot be adjusted for “RGB” and “PC” input signal modes.
Screensaver (For preventing after-images) Do not display a still picture, especially in 4:3 mode, for any length of time. If the display must remain on, a Screensaver should be used. 1 SET UP Press to display the Setup menu screen. 2 Setup Press to select the Screensaver. Component/RGB-in select RGB Signal Screensaver English (UK) OSD Language Press to select the Screensaver screen. Reversal / Scroll selection 3 Press to select the Function. Screensaver Press to select the desired function.
Screensaver (For preventing after-images ) Side Panel Adjustment Do not display a picture in 4:3 mode for an extended period, as this can cause an after-image to remain on the side panels either side of the display field. To prevent the appearance of such an after-image, illuminate the side panels. 1 side panel 4:3 Screen Display To display the Screensaver screen. (Refer to the previous page, operation guide steps 1 and 2) after-images 2 Press to select the SP Adjustment.
Setup for input signals Component/RGB-in select Select to match the signals from the source connected to the Componen/RGB input terminals. “Component” Y, PB, PR signals R, G, B, HD, VD signals “RGB” 1 SET UP Press to display the Setup menu screen. INPUT SURROUND Press to select the “Component/RGB-in select”. 2 VOL Press to select the desired mode. N R Setup Component/RGB-in select RGB Signal Screensaver PICTURE SOUND SET UP English (UK) OSD Language Component PICTURE POS.
Setup for input signals Colour system / Panasonic Auto Select Signal from the “Setup” menu during AV(S Video) input signal mode. (“Signal [AV]” menu is displayed.) Setup Press to select the “Colour system” or “Panasonic Auto”. Component/RGB-in select RGB Signal Screensaver Press If the picture image becomes unstable: With the system set on Auto, under conditions of low level or noisy input signals the image may in rare cases become unstable.
Setup for input signals Sync Select Signal from the “Setup” menu during RGB or PC input signal mode. Setup Component/RGB-in select RGB Press to adjust. Signal Screensaver OSD Language Press English (UK) (ACTION) button [ RGB ] Signal H&V Sync H-Freq. V-Freq. R 31.5 kHz 60.0 Hz Press to exit from adjust mode. [ PC ] Signal H&V Sync H-Freq. V-Freq. 31.5 kHz 60.0 Hz Setting RGB sync signal: Confirm that the input is set to RGB input (this setting is valid only for RGB input).
Troubleshooting Before you call for service, determine the symptoms and make a few simple checks as shown below. Symptoms Picture Checks Sound Electrical Appliances Cars/Motorcycles Fluorescent light Interference Noisy Sound Volume (Check whether the mute function has been activated on the remote control.
Specifications TH-42PHW5 Power Source Power Consumption TH-50PHW5 220 - 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz Normal use Stand-by condition Power off condition 375 W 3.0 W 1.7 W 495 W 3.0 W 1.7 W Plasma Display panel Drive method AC type 42-inch, 16:9 aspect ratio Drive method AC type 50-inch, 16:9 aspect ratio Contrast Ratio Screen size 3000:1 920 mm (W) × 518 mm (H) × 1,056 mm (diagonal) No. of pixels 786,432 (1,024 (W) × 768 (H)) [3,072 × 768 dots] 1,106 mm (W) × 622 mm (H) × 1,269 mm (diagonal) No.
Specifications TH-42PHW5 TH-50PHW5 Accessories Supplied Remote Control Transmitter Batteries Fixing bands Ferrite core EUR646525 2 × R6 Size TMME187 × 2 J0KF00000018 × 1, J0KG00000054 × 2 Optional Supplied Speakers Pedestal Wall stand Mobile stand Wall-hanging bracket (vertical) TY-SP42P5W-H TY-SP50P5W-H TY-ST10-H TY-ST42PW1 TY-ST42PF3 TY-WK42PV1 Wall-hanging bracket (angled) TY-WK42PR1 Ceiling unit TY-CE42PS1 1,020 mm × 610 mm × 89 mm POWER / R - STANDBY G POWER ON INPUT — VOL + 98 mm 1,
Customer’ Record The model number and serial number of this product can be found on its back cover. You should note this serial number in the space provided below and retain this book, plus your purchase receipt, as a permanent record of your purchase to aid in identification in the event of theft or loss, and for Warranty Service purposes. Model Number Serial Number Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. Web Site : http://www.panasonic.co.
