Panasonic TH-42PH20U Operating Instructions Manual
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- Page 1 Model No. TH-42PH20U TH-50PH20U Operating Instructions High De¿ nition Plasma Display Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, English please read these instructions completely. Please keep this manual for future reference.
- Page 2 If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact an electrician. Do not defeat the purpose of the grounding plug. ® As an ENERGY STAR Partner, Panasonic has determined that this product meets the ® ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy ef¿ ciency.
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Page 3: Important Safety Instructions
Important Safety Instructions 1) Read these instructions. 2) Keep these instructions. 3) Heed all warnings. 4) Follow all instructions. 5) Do not use this apparatus near water. 6) Clean only with dry cloth. 7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. 8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including ampli¿... -
Page 4: Table Of Contents
Dear Panasonic Customer Welcome to the Panasonic family of customers. We hope that you will have many years of enjoyment from your new Plasma Display. To obtain maximum benefit from your set, please read these Instructions before making any adjustments, and retain them for future reference. -
Page 5: Fcc Statement
To assure continued compliance, follow the attached installation instructions and use only shielded interface cables when connecting to computer or peripheral devices. Any changes or modi¿ cations not expressly approved by Panasonic Corp. of North America could void the user's authority to operate this device. FCC Declaration of Conformity Model No. -
Page 6: Safety Precautions
• Ir Through Terminal Board ....... TY-FB9RT • AV Terminal Box ........TY-TB10AV • Anti Glare Filter ........TY-AR42P12W (for TH-42PH20U), TY-AR50P12W (for TH-50PH20U) • Touch Panel ..........TY-TP42P10S (for TH-42PH20U), TY-TP50P10S (for TH-50PH20U) Always be sure to ask a quali¿ ed technician to carry out set-up. -
Page 7: Maintenance
Safety Precautions WARNING Do not use any power supply cord other than that Setup provided with this unit. Do not place the Plasma Display on sloped or unstable • Doing so may cause ¿ re or electric shocks. surfaces. • The Plasma Display may fall off or tip over. Securely insert the power cord plug as far as it will go. -
Page 8: Accessories
Accessories Accessories Supplied Check that you have the Accessories and items shown Operating CD-ROM Remote Control Transmitter Batteries for the Instruction book (Operating N2QAYB000535 Remote Control instructions) Transmitter (AA Size × 2) Clamper × 3 AC cord TMME289 Remote Control Batteries Requires two AA batteries. -
Page 9: Connections
Connections Speaker connection 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) Black While pressing the lever, insert the core wire. Speaker terminal (L) Speaker Black... -
Page 10: Video Equipment Connection
Connections Video equipment connection PC IN: PC Input Terminal SERIAL: Control the Connect to video terminal Plasma Display of PC or equipment with by connecting Y, P ) and P to PC. output. (see page 12) (see page 13) Terminal board (optional SLOT: accessories) insert slot (see page 6) -
Page 11: Hdmi Connection
Connections HDMI connection [Pin assignments and signal names] Pin No. Signal Name Pin No. Signal Name T.M.D.S Clock T.M.D.S Data2+ Shield T.M.D.S Data2 T.M.D.S Clock- Shield T.M.D.S Data2- T.M.D.S Data1+ Reserved T.M.D.S Data1 HDMI cable (N.C. on device) Shield T.M.D.S Data1- T.M.D.S Data0+ T.M.D.S Data0 DDC/CEC... -
Page 12: Pc Input Terminals Connection
Connections PC Input Terminals connection (Female) COMPUTER Audio Stereo mini plug (M3) Connect a cable which matches the audio output terminal on the computer. Conversion adapter (if necessary) Mini D-sub 15p PC cable (Male) Notes: • With regard to the typical PC input signals that are described in the applicable input signals list (see page 52), adjustment values such as for the standard picture positions and sizes have already been stored in this unit. -
Page 13: Serial Terminals Connection
Connections SERIAL Terminals connection The SERIAL terminal is used when the Plasma Display is controlled by a computer. (Male) COMPUTER Pin layout for SERIAL Terminal RS-232C Straight cable (Female) D-sub 9p Notes: • Use the RS-232C straight cable to connect the computer to the Plasma Display. -
Page 14: Power On / Off
Power ON / OFF Connecting the AC cord plug to the Plasma Display. Connecting the plug to the Wall Outlet. Note: When disconnecting the AC cord, be absolutely sure to disconnect the AC cord plug at the socket outlet ¿ rst. INPUT MENU ENTER/... - Page 15 Power ON / OFF When ¿ rst switching on the unit Following screen will be displayed when the unit is turned on for the ¿ rst time. Select the items with the remote control. Unit buttons are invalid. OSD LANGUAGE English (UK) OSD LANGUAGE Deutsch...
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Page 16: Selecting The Input Signal
Selecting the input signal Select the input signals to be connected by installing the optional Terminal Boards. Press to select the input signal to be played back from the equipment which has been connected to the Plasma Display. Input signals will change as follows: VIDEO COMPONENT* HDMI... -
Page 17: Basic Controls
Basic Controls Main Unit Remote control sensor Volume Adjustment Volume Up “+” Down “–” W h e n t h e m e n u s c r e e n i s displayed: “+” : press to move the cursor up “–”... - Page 18 Basic Controls Remote Control Transmitter OFF TIMER button The Plasma Display can be preset to switch to stand- by after a ¿ xed period. The setting changes to 30 ACTION button minutes, 60 minutes, 90 minutes and 0 minutes (off Press to make selections.
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Page 19: Aspect Controls
ASPECT Controls The Plasma Display will allow you to enjoy viewing the picture at its maximum size, including wide screen cinema format picture. Note: Be aware that if you put the display in a public place for commercial purposes or a public showing and then use the aspect mode select function to shrink or expand the picture, you may be violating the copyright under copyright law. -
Page 20: Digital Zoom
Digital Zoom This displays an enlargement of the designated part of the displayed image. Display the operation guide. Press to access Digital Zoom. EXIT The operation guide will be displayed. During Digital Zoom, only the following buttons can be operated. [Remote control] OFF TIMER button [Unit]... -
Page 21: On-Screen Menu Displays
On-Screen Menu Displays Remote Control Unit Display the menu screen. Press several times. MENU Each time the MENU button is pressed, the Press to select. menu screen will switch. (Example: PICTURE menu) Normal Viewing PICTURE SET UP SOUND POS. /SIZE Select the item. - Page 22 On-Screen Menu Displays Overview Note: Menu that cannot be adjusted is grayout. Adjustable menu changes depending on signal, input and menu setting. SET UP [ VIDEO ] POS. /SIZE SIGNAL NORMALIZE NORMAL SIGNAL 3D Y/C FILTER (NTSC) AUTO SETUP SCREENSAVER AUTO COLOR SYSTEM H-POS...
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Page 23: Adjusting Pos. /Size
Adjusting POS. /SIZE Press to display the POS. /SIZE menu. POS. /SIZE Press to select the menu to adjust. NORMALIZE NORMAL AUTO SETUP H-POS H-SIZE V-POS V-SIZE Press to adjust the menu. DOT CLOCK CLOCK PHASE CLAMP POSITION OVER SCAN Note: Unadjustable items are grayed out. - Page 24 Adjusting POS. /SIZE Notes: • If the dot clock frequency is 108 MHz or higher, DOT CLOCK and CLOCK PHASE cannot be made. • When digital RGB signal input, DOT CLOCK and CLOCK PHASE cannot be made. • AUTO SETUP may not work when a cropped or dark image is input. In such case, switch to a bright image with borders and other objects are clearly shown, and then try auto setup again.
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Page 25: Picture Adjustments
PICTURE Adjustments Press to display the PICTURE menu. Select to adjust each item. Press to select the menu to adjust. Select the desired level by looking at the picture behind the menu. Note: Menu that cannot be adjusted is grayout. Adjustable menu changes depending on signal, input and menu setting. -
Page 26: Advanced Settings
PICTURE Adjustments Notes: Item Effect Adjustments • “COLOR” and “TINT” settings cannot be adjusted for “RGB/PC” input signal. PICTURE Adjusts the proper picture contrast. Less More • You can change the level of each function (PICTURE, BRIGHTNESS, COLOR, TINT, Adjusts for easier viewing of dark SHARPNESS) for each PICTURE MENU. -
Page 27: Sound Adjustment
SOUND Adjustment SOUND Press to display the SOUND menu. NORMALIZE NORMAL STANDARD AUDIO MENU Select to adjust each item. BASS Press to select the menu to adjust. TREBLE BALANCE Select the desired level by listening to the sound. Press to exit from adjust mode. Item Details STANDARD: Emits the original sound. -
Page 28: Present Time Setup / Set Up Timer
PRESENT TIME SETUP / SET UP TIMER The timer can switch the Plasma Display ON or OFF. SET UP Before attempting Timer Set, con¿ rm the PRESENT TIME OF DAY and adjust if MULTI DISPLAY SETUP necessary. Then set POWER ON TIME / POWER OFF TIME. SET UP TIMER PRESENT TIME SETUP DISPLAY ORIENTATION... -
Page 29: Screensaver (For Preventing Image Retention)
SCREENSAVER (For preventing image retention) Do not display a still picture, especially in 4:3 mode, for any length of time. SET UP If the display must remain on, a SCREENSAVER should be used. SIGNAL SCREENSAVER EXTENDED LIFE SETTINGS Press to display the SET UP menu. INPUT LABEL COMPONENT/RGB-IN SELECT Press to select the SCREENSAVER. -
Page 30: Setup Of Screensaver Time
SCREENSAVER (For preventing image retention) Setup of SCREENSAVER Time After selecting TIME OF DAY, INTERVAL or STANDBY AFTER SCR SAVER, the relevant Time Setup will become available for selection and the Operating Time may be set. (Time cannot be set when “MODE” is “ON” or “OFF”.) Press to select START TIME / FINISH TIME (When TIME OF SCREENSAVER DAY is selected). -
Page 31: Reduces Screen Image Retention
Reduces screen image retention EXTENDED LIFE SETTINGS The following settings are setup to reduce image retention: SET UP EXTENDED LIFE SETTINGS Set to the recommended value EXPRESS SETTINGS SIGNAL Set individually CUSTOM SETTINGS SCREENSAVER RESET Reset to the factory settings EXTENDED LIFE SETTINGS INPUT LABEL COMPONENT/RGB-IN SELECT... - Page 32 Reduces screen image retention NANODRIFT SAVER Moves the display position of the screen slightly to reduce image retention on the display panel. OFF: NANODRIFT SAVER does not operate. MIN–MAX: NANODRIFT SAVER operates. The display position of the screen moves at set time intervals. You can set the screen movement range.
- Page 33 Reduces screen image retention CUSTOM SETTINGS Set the individual “Image Retention Reduction” menu. When a menu is locked, it is grayed out and cannot be set. Select “CUSTOM SETTINGS”. “PICTURE MENU” and “PICTURE” will no longer select EXTENDED LIFE SETTINGS be able to set in the “PICTURE”...
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Page 34: Reduces Power Consumption
Reduces power consumption • POWER SAVE: When this function is turned ON, luminous level of the Plasma Display is suppressed, so power consumption is reduced. • STANDBY SAVE: When this function is turned ON, power consumption of the microcomputer is reduced during power supply standby (see page 14, 17, 18), so standby power of the set is reduced. -
Page 35: Customizing The Input Labels
Customizing the Input labels This function can change the label of the Input signal to be displayed. (see page 16) SET UP Press to display the SETUP menu. SIGNAL SCREEN SAVER EXTENDED LIFE SETTINGS Press to select INPUT LABEL. INPUT LABEL COMPONENT/RGB-IN SELECT Press to display the INPUT LABEL screen. -
Page 36: Selecting The On-Screen Menu Language
Selecting the On-Screen Menu Language Press to display the SET UP menu. Press to select OSD LANGUAGE. Press to select your preferred language. Selectable languages SET UP SIGNAL English(UK) SCREENSAVER Deutsch EXTENDED LIFE SETTINGS Français INPUT LABEL Italiano COMPONENT/RGB-IN SELECT Español POWER SAVE ENGLISH(US) -
Page 37: Set Up For Multi Display
SET UP for MULTI DISPLAY By lining up Plasma Displays in groups, for example, as illustrated below, an enlarged picture may be displayed across all screens. For this mode of operation, each plasma display has to be set up with a Display number to determine its location. (Example) group of 4 (2 ×... -
Page 38: Id Remote Control Function
SET UP for MULTI DISPLAY Item Details Select “OFF” or “ON”. Equalize the brightness of all the The brightness depends on each displays. display’s setting. AI-SYNCRONIZATION Notes: • If you set AI-SYNCRONIZATION to ON, the following menus will be unavailable and these settings will be ¿... -
Page 39: Set Up For Input Signals
SET UP for Input Signals COMPONENT / RGB IN SELECT Select to match the signals from the source connected to the Component / RGB or PC input terminals. Y, P signals “COMPONENT” RGB signals “RGB” Press to display the SET UP menu. SET UP SIGNAL Press to select the “COMPONENT / RGB-IN SELECT”. -
Page 40: Signal Menu
SET UP for Input Signals SIGNAL menu Note: SET UP “SIGNAL” setup menu displays a different setting condition for each input signal. SIGNAL SCREENSAVER EXTENDED LIFE SETTINGS INPUT LABEL Press to display the SET UP menu. COMPONENT/RGB-IN SELECT POWER SAVE Press to select the “SIGNAL”. -
Page 41: Color System
SET UP for Input Signals COLOR SYSTEM Select SIGNAL from the “SET UP” menu during Video (S Video) input signal mode. (“SIGNAL [VIDEO]” menu is displayed.) Press to select the “COLOR SYSTEM” . [ VIDEO ] SIGNAL Press to select each function. 3D Y/C FILTER (NTSC) COLOR SYSTEM AUTO... -
Page 42: Noise Reduction
SET UP for Input Signals NOISE REDUCTION Sets the following three NR (Noise Reduction) functions together. VIDEO NR, MOSQUITO NR, BLOCK NR Press to select “NOISE REDUCTION”. NOISE REDUCTION Press to select “OFF”, “MIN”, “MID”, “MAX”, “ADVANCED”. Advanced NR Sets the three NR functions separately. NOISE REDUCTION ADVANCED Press to select “ADVANCED”. -
Page 43: Sync
SET UP for Input Signals SYNC This function operates only during input from PC IN terminal. [ RGB ] SIGNAL Select SIGNAL from the “SET UP” menu during RGB or Component input signal. Press to select the “SYNC”. SYNC AUTO 3 : 2 PULLDOWN XGA MODE AUTO... -
Page 44: Options Adjustments
Options Adjustments Options Press to display the SET UP menu. Weekly Command Timer Audio input select Press to select “OSD LANGUAGE”. Onscreen display Initial input Initial VOL level Maximum VOL level Input lock Button lock Press for more than 3 seconds. Remocon User level Press to select “Options”. - Page 45 Options Adjustments Item Adjustments Locks the input switch operation. SLOT INPUT* VIDEO COMPONENT* HDMI *1 “SLOT INPUT” is displayed when an optional Terminal Board is installed. When a Terminal Board with dual input terminals is installed, “SLOT INPUT A” and “SLOT INPUT B” are displayed. *2 “COMPONENT”...
- Page 46 Options Adjustments Item Adjustments Off: Nullify all the settings adjusted. Studio W/B Sets the color temperature for TV studio. Note: Valid only when the “WARM” is set as “COLOR TEMP” in PICTURE menu. Sharpens the contrast for a better view when a part of the image is too light to see. Off: Disables “Studio Gain”.
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Page 47: Weekly Command Timer
Options Adjustments Weekly Command Timer You can set 7-day timer programming by setting time and command. Note: Before setting Weekly Command Timer, set PRESENT TIME SETUP. (see page 28) Options Press to select Function. Press to select “On”. Weekly Command Timer Audio input select Onscreen display Note:... - Page 48 Options Adjustments Press to select Command No. Command setting screen Weekly Command Timer Press to select a command number. Program Command No Time 10:30 Command IMS:SL1 Press to select Time / Command. Weekly Command Timer Press to set each item. Program Command No Time: Set the time to execute a command program.
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Page 49: Audio Input Select
Options Adjustment Audio input select Set up the sound when an image input is selected. Options Weekly Command Timer Audio input select Onscreen display Press ACTION ( ) button Audio input select SLOT INPUT SLOT INPUT Press to select image input. VIDEO VIDEO Press to select audio input. -
Page 50: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Before you call for service, determine the symptoms and make a few simple checks as shown below. Symptoms Checks Picture Sound Electrical Appliances Interference Noisy Sound Cars / Motorcycles Fluorescent light Volume Normal Picture No Sound (Check whether the mute function has been activated on the remote control.) Not plugged into AC outlet Not switched on No Picture... -
Page 51: List Of Aspect Modes
List of Aspect Modes Aspect mode Description All Aspect: Factory setting Picture Enlarged screen All Aspect: Off The display of the pictures ¿ lls the screen. In the case of SD signals, pictures with a 4:3 aspect ratio are enlarged horizontally, and displayed. This mode is suited to displaying anamorphic pictures with a 16:9 aspect ratio. -
Page 52: Applicable Input Signals
Applicable input signals Mark: Applicable input signal COMPONENT / Horizontal frequency Vertical frequency DVI-D IN Signal name RGB IN / PC IN HDMI (kHz) (Hz) (Dot clock (MHz)) (Dot clock (MHz)) 525 (480) / 60i 15.73 59.94 * (13.5) * (27.0) 525 (480) / 60p 31.47 59.94... -
Page 53: Shipping Condition
Applicable input signals VIDEO input (VIDEO) Horizontal Vertical Signal name frequency (kHz) frequency (Hz) NTSC 15.73 59.94 15.63 50.00 PAL60 15.73 59.94 SECAM 15.63 50.00 Modi¿ ed NTSC 15.73 59.94 Shipping condition This function allows you to reset the unit to the factory setting. SET UP Press to display the SET UP menu. -
Page 54: Command List Of Weekly Command Timer
Command list of Weekly Command Timer Command Control details AAC:MENCLR Audio Menu (CLEAR) AAC:MENDYN Audio Menu (DYNAMIC) AAC:MENSTD Audio Menu (STANDARD) AAC:SURMON Surround (ON) AAC:SUROFF Surround (OFF) AMT:0 Audio Mute (OFF) AMT:1 Audio Mute (ON) ASO:M Audio out when PIP mode (Main Picture) ASO:S Audio out when PIP mode (Sub Picture) AVL:00... -
Page 55: Speci¿ Cations
Speci¿ cations TH-42PH20U TH-50PH20U 110 - 127 V AC, 50/60 Hz Power Source Power Consumption Rated Power 290 W 350 W Consumption On mode Average Power 160 W 195 W Consumption Save OFF 0.9 W, Save ON 0.4 W Save OFF 0.9 W, Save ON 0.4 W Stand-by condition 0.2 W... - Page 56 Warranty Service purposes. Model Number Serial Number ¤ Panasonic Corporation 2010 Panasonic Solutions Company Unit of Panasonic Corporation of North America Executive Of¿ ce : Three Panasonic Way 2F-5, Secaucus, NJ 07094 Panasonic Canada Inc. 5770 Ambler Drive Mississauga, Ontario...