Panasonic TH-50PH12L Operating Instructions Manual
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Page 1: Operating Instructions
Operating Instructions High De¿ nition Plasma Display TH-42PH12U Model No. TH-50PH12U TH-42PH12L TH-50PH12L The illustration shown is an image. Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read these instructions completely. Please keep this manual for future reference. English... - Page 2 CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover or back. No user-serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to quali¿ ed service personnel. The lightning flash with The exclamation point within arrow-head within a triangle a t r i a n g l e i s i n t e n d e d t o is in tend ed to tell the user...
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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
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 Panasonic Corporation.) • Speakers ..........TY-SP42P8W-K (for TH-42PH12U/L), TY-SP50P8W-K (for TH-50PH12U/L) •... -
Page 7: Maintenance
Safety Precautions / Maintenance WARNING Securely insert the power cord plug as far as it will go. Setup • If the plug is not fully inserted, heat may be generated Do not place the Plasma Display on sloped or unstable which could cause ¿... -
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 N2QAYB000432 Remote Control instructions) Transmitter (AA Size × 2) Fixing band × 1 AC cord Remote Control Batteries Requires two AA batteries. -
Page 9: Connections
Connections For TH-42PH12U, TH-50PH12U 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) Speaker terminal (L) Speaker AC cord connection (see page 15) terminal (R) –... -
Page 10: For Th-42Ph12L, Th-50Ph12L
Connections For TH-42PH12L, TH-50PH12L 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) Speaker terminal (L) Speaker AC cord connection (see page 15) terminal (R) –... -
Page 11: Pc Input Terminals Connection
Connections PC Input Terminals connection (Female) COMPUTER AUDIO PC IN Conversion adapter (if necessary) Mini D-sub 15p PC cable (Male) Audio Stereo plug Connect a cable which matches the audio output terminal on the computer. Notes: • Computer signals which can be input are those with a horizontal scanning frequency of 15 to 110 kHz and vertical scanning frequency of 48 to 120 Hz. -
Page 12: Serial Terminals Connection
NORM 4:3 (For Video/SD/PC signal) the response for the ¿ rst command to come from this unit SELF Panasonic Auto (For Video signal) before sending the next command. SJST JUST (For HD signal) • If an incorrect command is sent by mistake, this unit will... -
Page 13: Hdmi Connection (For Th-42Ph12U, Th-50Ph12U)
Connections HDMI connection (for TH-42PH12U, TH-50PH12U) This unit has terminal boards equivalent to Dual HDMI Terminal Board (TY-FB10HMD) and BNC Component Video Terminal Board (TY-42TM6A) as standard equipment. [Pin assignments and signal names] Pin No. Signal Pin No. Signal T.M.D.S Clock T.M.D.S Data2+ Shield T.M.D.S Data2... -
Page 14: Component / Rgb Connection
Connections COMPONENT / RGB connection COMPONEN T VIDEO OUT Example of input signal source RCA-BNC adapter Y , P plug Digital TV-SET-TOP-BOX (DTV-STB) AUDIO AUDIO /R P COMPONENT/RGB IN SLOT3 Computer RGB Camcorder Notes: • Change the “COMPONENT/RGB-IN SELECT” setting in the “SET UP” menu to “COMPONENT” (when COMPONENT signal connection) or “RGB”... -
Page 15: Power On / Off
Power ON / OFF Connecting the AC cord plug to the Plasma Display. Fix the AC cord plug securely to the Plasma Display with the clamper. (see page 9, 10) 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 ¿... - Page 16 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 17: 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: INPUT1 INPUT2A INPUT2B... -
Page 18: 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 19: Remote Control Transmitter
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. -
Page 20: Aspect Controls
Zoom1 Zoom2 Zoom3 Panasonic Auto 16:9 14:9 Just Notes: • When selecting an input slot that attaches BNC Dual Video Terminal Board (TY-FB9BD), Panasonic Auto cannot be selected. • In All Aspect mode, “Panasonic AUTO” is displayed as “Panasonic Auto”. -
Page 21: Multi Pip
ASPECT Controls For PC signal input: Zoom 16:9 For SD signal input (525 (480) / 60i • 60p, 625 (575) / 50i • 50p): Zoom1 Zoom2 Zoom3 16:9 14:9 Just For HD signal input [1125 (1080) / 60i • 50i • 60p • 50p • 24p • 25p • 30p • 24sF, 1250 (1080) / 50i, 750 (720) / 60p • 50p]: 4:3 Full Zoom1 Zoom2... -
Page 22: Advanced Pip
MULTI PIP Advanced PIP Set “Advanced PIP” to “On” in Options menu. (see page 46) Press repeatedly. Each time pressing this button main picture and sub picture will be displayed as follows. One screen Advanced PIP Sub screen Main screen Notes: •... -
Page 23: 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 24: On-Screen Menu Displays
3D Y/C FILTER (NTSC) AUTO SETUP AUTO SCREENSAVER COLOR SYSTEM H-POS 3 : 2 PULLDOWN EXTENDED LIFE SETTINGS H-SIZE COMPONENT/RGB-IN SELECT Panasonic AUTO (4 : 3) V-POS REFRESH RATE 100 Hz V-SIZE NOISE REDUCTION INPUT LABEL DOT CLOCK POWER SAVE (see page 41-44) -
Page 25: Adjusting Pos. /Size
POS. /SIZE function. • If adjusting the PICTURE V-POS / V-SIZE in Panasonic AUTO with FULL mode, the adjustment is not memorized. When exiting the mode, the screen will return to a former adjustment. - Page 26 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 27: 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 28: 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 29: 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. AUDIO OUT (PIP) MAIN Press to exit from adjust mode. -
Page 30: 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 31: 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. COMPONENT/RGB-IN SELECT Press to select the SCREENSAVER. -
Page 32: 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 33: 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 COMPONENT/RGB-IN SELECT EXTENDED LIFE SETTINGS... -
Page 34: Custom Settings
Reduces screen image retention select EXPRESS SETTINGS To lock each menu setting: Set the “LOCK SETTINGS” to “LOCK”. adjust Set the “Image Retention Reduction” menu to the recommended settings. EXTENDED LIFE SETTINGS All menus will be locked. RECOMMENDED SETTINGS PICTURE MENU DYNAMIC PICTURE MENU: STANDARD PICTURE... -
Page 35: 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 15, 18, 19), so standby power of the set is reduced. -
Page 36: Customizing The Input Labels
Customizing the Input labels This function can change the label of the Input signal to be displayed. SET UP Select the input signal which you would like to change its label before customizing the Input labels. (see page 17, 19) SIGNAL Press to select INPUT LABEL. -
Page 37: Display Orientation
DISPLAY ORIENTATION Sets the fan control and the display style of on-screen menu for vertical installation. Press to display the SET UP menu. SET UP Press to select DISPLAY ORIENTATION. MULTI DISPLAY SETUP Press to select “LANDSCAPE” or “PORTRAIT”. SET UP TIMER PRESENT TIME SETUP DISPLAY ORIENTATION LANDSCAPE... -
Page 38: 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 39: 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 Note: If you set AI-SYNCRONIZATION to ON, the following menus will be unavailable and these settings will be ¿... -
Page 40: 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 input terminals. Y, P signals “COMPONENT” RGB signals “RGB” SET UP Press to display the SET UP menu. SIGNAL SCREENSAVER EXTENDED LIFE SETTINGS... -
Page 41: Signal Menu
SYNC AUTO Press to adjust the menu. COLOR SYSTEM AUTO 3 : 2 PULLDOWN 3 : 2 PULLDOWN XGA MODE AUTO Panasonic AUTO (4 : 3) REFRESH RATE 100 Hz REFRESH RATE 100 Hz NOISE REDUCTION NOISE REDUCTION H-FREQ. 63.98 V-FREQ. -
Page 42: Color System / Panasonic Auto
SECAM M.NTSC NTSC Panasonic AUTO Set to “4:3” to view 4:3 images in an unchanged format when Panasonic AUTO is selected. (4 : 3 ) If you would like to view 4:3 images in Just format, set to “JUST”. Note: Panasonic AUTO does not function when BNC Dual Video Terminal Board (TY-FB9BD) is used. -
Page 43: Refresh Rate
SET UP for Input Signals REFRESH RATE This function sets the refresh rate of the display. This menu is displayed when the input signal is 50 Hz system (50i, 50p, 25p, 24p, 24sF) of vertical scan rate. 100 Hz: Reduce screen À icker. 50 Hz: Enhance the resolution of moving images. -
Page 44: Sync
SET UP for Input Signals SYNC Select SIGNAL from the “SET UP” menu during RGB input signal. [ RGB ] SIGNAL Press to select the “SYNC”. SYNC AUTO 3 : 2 PULLDOWN Press to adjust. XGA MODE AUTO Setting RGB sync signal Con¿... -
Page 45: Options Adjustments
Options Adjustments Options Press to display the SET UP menu. Weekly Command Timer Onscreen display Press to select “OSD LANGUAGE”. Initial INPUT O f f Initial VOL level Maximum VOL level INPUT lock Button lock Remocon User level Press for more than 3 seconds. Advanced PIP Press to select “Options”. - Page 46 Options Adjustments Item Adjustments INPUT1 INPUT2 INPUT3 Locks the input switch operation. Notes: • Only the adjusted signal is displayed (see page 17). • Signal can be displayed when the Terminal board is installed. INPUT lock • Input switch can be used when this is set to “Off”. •...
- Page 47 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 low is set as color temperature on screen adjustment. 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 48: 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 30) Press to select Function. Options Press to select “On”. Weekly Command Timer Onscreen display Note: Press ACTION ( ) button... -
Page 49: Shipping Condition
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. -
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 For TH-42PH12U, TH-50PH12U Not compatible with HDMI Terminal Board (TY-FB8HM). Audio signal Linear PCM : 48/44.1/32 kHz VIDEO input (HDMI) Vertical Horizontal Dot clock Number of Total number of Number of Total number Signal format frequency (Hz) frequency (kHz) (MHz) active pixels... -
Page 53: For Th-42Ph12L, Th-50Ph12L
Applicable input signals For TH-42PH12L, TH-50PH12L VIDEO input (VIDEO, S 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 *Mark: Applicable input signal COMPONENT/RGB IN, PC IN Signal name Horizontal frequency (kHz) Vertical frequency (Hz) -
Page 54: Command List Of Weekly Command Timer
Audio Volume (60) DAM:FULL Aspect (FULL) DAM:JUST Aspect (JUST) DAM:NORM Aspect (4:3) DAM:SELF Aspect (Panasonic Auto) DAM:ZOOM Aspect (ZOOM) DWA:OFF Dual Picture mode (OFF) DWA:OVL1 Advanced PIP mode (1) (see page 22) DWA:OVL2 Advanced PIP mode (2) (see page 22) -
Page 55: Speci¿ Cations
Speci¿ cations TH-42PH12U TH-50PH12U 110 - 127 V AC, 50/60 Hz Power Source Power Consumption 380 W 465 W Power on Save OFF 1.2 W, Save ON 0.4 W Save OFF 1.2 W, Save ON 0.5 W Stand-by condition 0.2 W 0.2 W Power off condition Drive method : AC type 42-inch,... - Page 56 Speci¿ cations TH-42PH12L TH-50PH12L 110 - 127 V AC, 50/60 Hz Power Source Power Consumption 380 W 465 W Power on Save OFF 1.2 W, Save ON 0.4 W Save OFF 1.2 W, Save ON 0.5 W Stand-by condition 0.2 W 0.2 W Power off condition Drive method : AC type 42-inch,...
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