-
Panasonic TQBC0293 - page 1
Wide Plasma Displa y Operating Instructions TH-4 2 PW 4 Model No. TQBC0293 ® R - S T A N D B Y G P O W E R O N I N P U T — V O L + P O W E R / PLASMA DISPLAY Bef ore connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read these instructions completely . Please keep this manual for future reference. English ...
-
Panasonic TQBC0293 - page 2
2 Dear Panasonic Customer W elcome to the Panasonic family of customers. W e hope that you will have many years of enjoyment fr om your new Plasma Display . T o obtain maximum benefit fr om your set, please r ead these Instructions b e fo re m a ki n g an y adjustments, and r etain them for futur e r efer ence. Retain your pur chase r eceipt also, ...
-
Panasonic TQBC0293 - page 3
3 T able of Contents Important Safety Notice .............................................. 4 Safety Precautions ...................................................... 5 Accessories ................................................................. 7 Accessories Supply .................................................... 7 Optional Accessories ..... ...
-
Panasonic TQBC0293 - page 4
4 Important Safety Notice W ARNING: T o prevent dama ge which may result in fire or shoc k hazar d, do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture. Do not place containers with water (flo wer vase, cups, cosmetics, etc.) above the set. (including on shelves abo ve, etc.) W ARNING: 1) T o pre vent electric shock, do not remo v e cov er . No user s ...
-
Panasonic TQBC0293 - page 5
5 Safety Precautions W ARNING Setup This Plasma Display is f or use only with the f ollo wing optional accessories. Use with any other type of optional accessories may cause instability whic h could result in the possibility of injury . (All of the following accessories are manufactured by Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.) • Speak ers ... ...
-
Panasonic TQBC0293 - page 6
6 Safety Precautions If prob lems 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 fr om the Plasma Display , immediatel y unplug the power cor d plug from the wall outlet. • If you contin ue to use the Plasma Displa y in this condition, fire or electric shoc k could result ...
-
Panasonic TQBC0293 - page 7
7 Accessories Accessories Supply Check that y ou ha ve the accessories and items sho wn Optional Accessories PLASMA DISPLAY INPUT SURROUND VOL NR PICTURE SOUND SET UP ASPECT PICTURE POS. /SIZE OFF TIMER PC Operating Instruction book Remote Control T ransmitter EUR646525 Batteries for the Remote Control T r ansmitter (2 × R6 Size) Guarantee Card ? ...
-
Panasonic TQBC0293 - page 8
8 Remote Control Batteries Requires two R6 batteries. 1. T ur n the transmitter f ace down. Press and slide off the batter y cov er . 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. T wo "R6" size H ...
-
Panasonic TQBC0293 - page 9
9 T o tighten: T o loosen: Push the catch Pull Pull 1 2 1 1 2 2 P R /C R /R P B /C B /B Y/G COMPONENT/RGB IN A V IN VD HD S VIDEO VIDEO RL AUDIO RL AUDIO AUDIO PC IN SERIAL SPEAKERS T erminals (R) SPEAKERS T erminals (L) – Cable fixing bands Secure any excess cables with bands as required. Connections When connecting the speakers, be sure to use ...
-
Panasonic TQBC0293 - page 10
10 Luminance earth Luminance in Chrominance earth Chrominance in S VIDEO 4 pin socket (S VIDEO VCR) S VIDEO Video input to S VIDEO socket Audio input to L/R sockets AUDIO 2 × RCA audio cables Audio OUT Video OUT S Video OUT RL A V IN S VIDEO VIDEO RL AUDIO (VCR) Audio OUT Video OUT RL AUDIO-VIDEO Video input to RCA socket Audio input to L/R socket ...
-
Panasonic TQBC0293 - page 11
11 (VCR) AV2 Video input to BNC socket Audio input to L/R sockets (DVD / Satellite Receiver) AV1/TV Video input to RCA socket Audio input to L/R sockets A V IN S VIDEO VIDEO RL AUDIO BNC-RCA adaptor plug P R /C R /R P B /C B /B Y/G COMPONENT/RGB IN VD HD RL AUDIO R L Y P B P R AUDIO 3 × RCA video cables 2 × RCA audio cables (DVD Player) Y, P B , ...
-
Panasonic TQBC0293 - page 12
12 COMPONENT/RGB IN RL AUDIO Audio input to L/R sockets G B R VD HD AUDIO 2 × RCA audio cables 5 × BNC RGB cables RGB input to R, G, B, HD, VD sockets BNC-RCA adaptor plug Example of input signal source HDTV-compatible VCR Computer RGB camera VD HD P R /C R /R P B /C B /B Y/G Connections Notes: (1) Change the “ Component/RGB-in ” setting in t ...
-
Panasonic TQBC0293 - page 13
13 Connections Ho w to connect the PC Input T erminals Notes: (1) Computer signals which can be input are those with a horizontal scanning frequency of 15.5 to 110 kHz and vertical scanning frequency of 48 to 120 Hz. (Ho we v er , signals cannot be displa y ed if signals exceeding 1200 lines will not be display ed properly .) (2) The displa y resol ...
-
Panasonic TQBC0293 - page 14
14 Connections Ho w to connect the SERIAL T erminals Notes: (1) Use the RS-232C cable to connect the computer to the Plasma Displa y . (2) The computers sho wn is f or e xample pur poses only . (3) Additional equipment and cab les shown are not supplied with this set. SERIAL RS-232C straight cab le D-sub 9p COMPUTER Less than 7" 7 / 8 (20 cm) ...
-
Panasonic TQBC0293 - page 15
15 Basic Contr ols TH-42PW4 R - ST ANDBY G POWER ON INPUT – VOL + Main P ower On/Off Switc h V olume Adjustment Push the V olume Up “ + ” or Down “–” button to increase or decrease the sound v olume lev el. INPUT button (A V (S Video)/Component, RGB/PC Mode Selection) Push the “ INPUT ” button to select A V(S Video)/ Component or RG ...
-
Panasonic TQBC0293 - page 16
16 P ower On/Off and input signal selection Press the button on the remote control to turn the Plasma Displa y off P o wer Indicator: Red (standby) Press the button on the remote control to turn the Plasma Displa y on P o wer Indicator: Green T urn the power to the Plasma Displa y set off by pressing the s witch on the Plasma Displa y , when the Pl ...
-
Panasonic TQBC0293 - page 17
17 Select the input signal R - STANDBY G POWER ON INPUT — VOL + — VOL + INPUT SURROUND VOL NR INPUT INPUT Power On/Off and input signal selection Setup Si g nal Screensav er Component/RGB-in select RGB OSD Lan g ua g e En g lish ( UK ) Press to displa y the Setup menu. Press to select y our pref erred language. selectable languages English(UK) ...
-
Panasonic TQBC0293 - page 18
18 PLASMA DISPLA Y INPUT SURROUND VOL NR PICTURE SOUND SET UP ASPECT PICTURE POS. /SIZE OFF TIMER PC On-Screen Men u Displa y from Remote Contr ol T o Picture adjust menu (see page 26) T o Sound adjust menu (see page 24) Press to select each item. T o Picture P os./Size adjust menu (see page 22) During “ AV ” and “ Component ” input signal ...
-
Panasonic TQBC0293 - page 19
19 On-Screen Menu Displa y fr om Remote Contr ol T o Signal screen f or A V (see page 31) T o Signal screen f or PC (see page 32) Note: “ Signal ” setup menu displa ys diff erent setting condition f or each input signals . (see page 17) T o Signal screen f or RGB (see page 32) Press to access eact adjust screen. Press to setup “ Screensav er ...
-
Panasonic TQBC0293 - page 20
20 ASPECT Contr ols The Plasma Displa y will allow y ou to enjo y viewing the picture at its maxim um size , including wide screen cinema f ormat picture. PLASMA DISPLA Y SURROUND VOL NR PICTURE SOUND SET UP PICTURE POS. /SIZE OFF TIMER PC INPUT ASPECT ASPECT b utton The aspect mode changes each time the ASPECT b utton is pressed. ASPECT Notes: (1) ...
-
Panasonic TQBC0293 - page 21
21 ASPECT Contr ols Mode 4 : 3 Zoom 16 : 9 Ju st P anasonic Au t o Explanation 4:3 will displa y a 4:3 picture at its standard 4:3 size . Zoom mode magnifies the central section of the picture. 16:9 will displa y the picture at its maximum siz e b ut with sight elongation. Just mode will displa y a 4:3 picture at its maxim um size b ut with aspect ...
-
Panasonic TQBC0293 - page 22
22 Adjusting Picture P os./Siz e PLASMA DISPLA Y SURROUND VOL N PICTURE SOUND SET UP OFF TIMER PC INPUT ASPECT PICTURE POS. /SIZE R Adjusting screen ASPECT 1 2 3 Press to select the screen mode to adjust . PICTURE POS. /SIZE Press to displa y the Picture P os ./Size menu. Press to adjust screen/position. Notes: (1) Adjustment details are memorized ...
-
Panasonic TQBC0293 - page 23
23 Adjusting Picture P os./Siz e H-P os H-Size V- P o s V -Size Clock Phase (RGB/PC in Mode) Flick ering and distor tion can be eliminated by using the P osition Left “ ” or Right “ ” button to carr y out adjustment. Helpful Hint ( / Nor malise Normalisation) While the Picture P os ./Size displa y is activ e, if either the N b utton on the ...
-
Panasonic TQBC0293 - page 24
24 Sound Normalise Sound Mode Bass T reble Normal On 0 0 0 Balance Surround Normal Sound Adjustment 2 Select to adjust each item. Press to select the desired adjustment menu. Select the desired lev el b y listening to the sound. Bass Adjusts low sounds T reble Adjusts high sounds Balance Adjusts left and right volumes Surround (see ne xt page) Sele ...
-
Panasonic TQBC0293 - page 25
25 Surr ound Contr ols SURROUND Button The benefits of surround sound are enormous. Y ou can be completely env eloped in sound; just as if you were at a concer t hall or cinema. The surround setting s witches on and off each time the SURROUND b utton is pressed. On Off Note: The surround settings are memorized separately f or each Sound mode (A uto ...
-
Panasonic TQBC0293 - page 26
26 Picture Adjustments 1 2 Press the PICTURE button on the Remote Control to displa y the Picture menu. Select to adjust each item. Press to select the menu to adjust. Select the desired le v el by looking at the picture behind the menu. PICTURE While the “ Picture ” menu is displa y ed, if either the N button on the remote control is pressed a ...
-
Panasonic TQBC0293 - page 27
27 Note: There is little change when Picture is increased with a bright picture or reduced with a dar k picture . Picture Adjustments Item Contrast Brightness Colour Tint (NTSC only) Shar pness Effect Adjustments Less More Darker Brighter Reddish Greenish Selects the proper brightness and density f or the room. Adjusts for easier vie wing of dark p ...
-
Panasonic TQBC0293 - page 28
28 Screensa ver (For pre venting after -ima ges) 2 3 1 4 Press to displa y the Setup menu screen. SET UP Press to select the Screensav er . Press to select the Screensav er screen. Press to select the desired function. Press to select the Mode. Press to select On or Off . Do not displa y a still picture, especially in 4:3 mode , for an y length of ...
-
Panasonic TQBC0293 - page 29
29 Side P anel Adjustment 2 Press to select the SP Adjustment. Press to select Lo w , Mid, High. Press to e xit from Screensav er . 3 1 Do not displa y a picture in 4:3 mode for an e xtended period, as this can cause an after-image to remain on the side panels either side of the displa y field. T o pre vent the appear ance of such an after-image, i ...
-
Panasonic TQBC0293 - page 30
30 Setup f or input signals Component/RGB-in select Select to match the signals from the source connected to the Componen/RGB input ter minals . Y, P B , P R signals “ Component ” R, G, B, HD , VD signals “ RGB ” SURROUND VOL N SOUND INPUT ASPECT PICTURE POS. /SIZE R PICTURE SET UP SET UP 1 2 Press to displa y the Setup menu screen. Press t ...
-
Panasonic TQBC0293 - page 31
31 Setup for input signals Colour system / P anasonic A uto Select Signal from the “ Setup ” menu during A V (S Video) input signal mode.( “ Signal [A V] ” menu is displa y ed.) Press to select the “ Colour system ” or “ P anasonic A uto ” . Mode Colour system P ansonic A uto (4:3) Press to select each functions. Function Set the co ...
-
Panasonic TQBC0293 - page 32
32 Select Signal from the “ Setup ” menu during RGB or PC input signal mode . Press to select each item. Press to adjust. The follo wing operation methods are the same f or both the Signal [RGB] and Signal [PC]. Setting RGB sync signal: Confirm that the input is set to RGB input (this setting is valid only f or RGB input). H&V : The H and V ...
-
Panasonic TQBC0293 - page 33
33 T r oubleshooting Bef ore you call f or service, determine the symptoms and make a f ew simple c hecks as sho wn below . Symptoms Some par ts of the screen do not light up After-images appear Whirring sounds can be heard from the displa y unit. Plasma Display panel Check The plasma displa y panel is manuf actured using an e xtremely high le v el ...
-
Panasonic TQBC0293 - page 34
34 TH-42PW4 220 - 240 V A C , 50/60 Hz 295 W 1.8 W 1.6 W Drive method A C type 42-inch, 16:9 aspect ratio 3000:1 (P anel only) 780 cd / m 2 (As a set) 400 cd / m 2 920 mm (W) × 518 mm (H) × 1056 mm (diagonal) No . of pixels 408,960 (852 (W) × 480 (H)) [2,556 × 480 dots] 0 ° C - 40 ° C 20 % - 80 % NTSC , P AL, P AL60, SECAM, Modified NTSC 525i ...
-
Panasonic TQBC0293 - page 35
35 Specifications Notes: (1) Design and specifications are subject to change without notice . W eight and dimensions sho wn are appro ximate. (2) This equipment complies with the EMC standards listed belo w . EN55022, EN61000-3-2, EN61000-3-3, EN61000-6-2. TH-42PW4 EUR646525 2 × R6 Size TMME187 × 2 J0KF00000018 × 2 TY -SP42PM3W TY -ST42PT3-S TY ...
-
Panasonic TQBC0293 - page 36
Customer’ Record The model number and serial number of this product can be f ound on its back cov er . Y ou 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 e v ent of theft or loss , and for W arranty Service pur pos ...
Do you have a question concerning Panasonic TQBC0293?
Use the form below
If you did not solve your problem by using a manual Panasonic TQBC0293, ask a question using the form below. If a user had a similar problem with Panasonic TQBC0293 it is likely that he will want to share the way to solve it.