Panasonic TH-42PH11UK - 42" Plasma Panel Operating Instructions Manual

Panasonic TH-42PH11UK - 42" Plasma Panel Operating Instructions Manual

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Operating Instructions

Manual de instrucciones
High Defi nition Plasma Display
Pantalla de Plasma de Alta Defi nición
TH-42PH11UK
Model No.
Número de modelo
TH-50PH11UK
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.
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Antes de conectar, utilizar o ajustar este producto, lea completamente este manual de instrucciones;
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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    Operating Instructions Manual de instrucciones High Defi nition Plasma Display Pantalla de Plasma de Alta Defi nición TH-42PH11UK Model No. Número de modelo TH-50PH11UK 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.
  • 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 qualifi 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...
  • 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 amplifi...
  • 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 modifi 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

    Safety Precautions CAUTION 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.) •...
  • 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 fi...
  • Page 8: Accessories

    Accessories Accessories Supplied Check that you have the Accessories and items shown Operating Remote Control Batteries for the Instruction book Transmitter Remote Control N2QAYB000178 Transmitter (2 × AA Size) Fixing band × 1 AC cord Remote Control Batteries Requires two AA batteries. 1.
  • Page 9: Connections

    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. Speakers (Optional accessories) Speaker terminal (L) Speaker AC cord connection (see page 13) terminal (R) –...
  • Page 10: 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 11: Serial Terminals Connection

    • If multiple commands are transmitted, be sure to wait for NORM the response for the fi rst command to come from this unit SELF Panasonic Auto before sending the next command. SJST JUST • If an incorrect command is sent by mistake, this unit will...
  • Page 12: Hdmi Connection

    Connections HDMI connection 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 T.M.D.S Clock-...
  • Page 13: 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) 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 fi...
  • Page 14 Power ON / OFF When fi rst switching on the unit Following screen will be displayed when the unit is turned on for the fi rst time. Select the items with the remote control. Unit buttons are invalid. OSD LANGUAGE English (UK) OSD LANGUAGE Deutsch...
  • Page 15: Initial Selections

    Initial selections 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...
  • Page 16: 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 17: Remote Control Transmitter

    Basic Controls Remote Control Transmitter SURROUND button The surround setting switches on and off each time the SURROUND button is pressed. The benefi ts of surround sound are enormous. You can be completely enveloped in sound; just as if you were at a concert hall or cinema. Note: The surround settings are memorized separately for each AUDIO MENU (STANDARD, SURROUND...
  • Page 18: 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 19: 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 20: Advanced Pip

    MULTI PIP Advanced PIP Set “Advanced PIP” to “On” in Options menu. (see page 40) 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 21: 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] SURROUND button [Unit]...
  • Page 22: On-Screen Menu Displays

    SIGNAL 3D Y/C FILTER (NTSC) AUTO SETUP COLOR SYSTEM AUTO SCREENSAVER H-POS COMPONENT/RGB-IN SELECT 3 : 2 PULLDOWN H-SIZE Panasonic AUTO (4 : 3) V-POS INPUT LABEL REFRESH RATE 100 Hz V-SIZE POWER SAVE NOISE REDUCTION DOT CLOCK STANDBY SAVE...
  • Page 23: 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 24: 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 25: Advanced Settings

    PICTURE Adjustments Notes: Item Effect Adjustments • “COLOR” and “TINT” settings cannot be adjusted for “RGB/PC” and “Digital” input PICTURE Adjusts the proper picture contrast. Less More signal. • You can change the level of each function Adjusts for easier viewing of dark (PICTURE, BRIGHTNESS, COLOR, TINT, BRIGHTNESS pictures such as night scenes and...
  • Page 26: 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 Select the desired level by listening to the sound. BALANCE SURROUND AUDIO OUT (PIP) MAIN Press to exit from adjust mode.
  • Page 27: 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, confi 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 28: 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 COMPONENT/RGB-IN SELECT Press to display the SET UP menu. INPUT LABEL Press to select the SCREENSAVER.
  • Page 29: Reduces Screen Image Retention

    SCREENSAVER (For preventing image retention) Reduces screen image retention These functions prevent the occurrence of an “image retention” on the display when turned ON. WOBBLING: Automatically shifts the display image (therefore unnoticeable to the eye) to prevent image retention of sharper contour of image.
  • Page 30: 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 13, 16, 17), so standby power of the set is reduced.
  • Page 31: 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 15, 17) SIGNAL Press to select INPUT LABEL.
  • Page 32: 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 33: 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 fi...
  • Page 34: 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 COMPONENT/RGB-IN SELECT...
  • Page 35: Signal Menu

    Press to select the menu to adjust. COLOR SYSTEM AUTO 3 : 2 PULLDOWN 3 : 2 PULLDOWN XGA MODE 1024 × 768 Panasonic AUTO (4 : 3) REFRESH RATE 100 Hz Press to adjust the menu. REFRESH RATE 100 Hz NOISE REDUCTION NOISE REDUCTION H-FREQ.
  • Page 36: 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 37: 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 fl icker. 50 Hz: Enhance the resolution of moving images.
  • Page 38: 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 1024 × 768 Setting RGB sync signal Confi...
  • Page 39: Options Adjustments

    Options Adjustments Options Press to display the Setup menu. Weekly Command Timer Press to select “OSD Language”. Onscreen display O f f Initial INPUT Initial VOL level Maximum VOL level INPUT lock Button lock Remocon User level Advanced PIP Press and hold until the Options menu is displayed. Options Press to select your preferred menu.
  • Page 40 Options Adjustments Item Adjustments INPUT1 INPUT2 INPUT3 Locks the input switch operation. Notes: • Only the adjusted signal is displayed (see page 15). • Signal can be displayed when the Terminal board is installed. INPUT lock • Input switch can be used when this is set to “Off”. •...
  • Page 41 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”.
  • Page 42: 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 27) Press to select Function. Options Press to select “On”. Weekly Command Timer Onscreen display Note: Press ACTION ( ) button...
  • Page 43: 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 Program Press to set each item. Command No Time: Set the time to execute a command program.
  • Page 44: 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 45: 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 fi 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 46: Video/Component/Rgb/Pc Input Signals

    VIDEO/COMPONENT/RGB/PC input signals 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 pixels active lines of lines VGA60 59.94 31.47 25.18 525 (480)/60p 59.94 31.47 27.00 625 (575)/50p...
  • Page 47: 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 20) DWA:OVL2 Advanced PIP mode (2) (see page 20)
  • Page 48: Specifi Cations

    Specifi cations TH-42PH11UK TH-50PH11UK 110 - 127 V AC, 50/60 Hz Power Source Power Consumption 365 W 455 W Power on Save OFF 1.5 W, Save ON 0.6 W Save OFF 1.4 W, Save ON 0.6 W Stand-by condition 0.2 W 0.1 W Power off condition Plasma Display panel...
  • Page 49: Panasonic Professional Flat Panel Display Limited Warranty

    Limited Warranty Panasonic Professional Display Company or inadequate signal pickup, maladjustment of consumer Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc. (collectively referred to as controls, improper operation, power line surge, improper “the Warrantor”) will repair this product and all included voltage supply, lighting damage, or service by anyone...
  • Page 50: Limited Warranty Statement

    Panasonic Canada Inc. 5770 Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario L4W 2T3 LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT Panasonic Canada Inc. (also known as PCI) warrants this product to be free of WARRANTY COVERAGE PERIOD EXCEPTIONS defects in material and workmanship under normal use during the applicable...
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