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- Page 1 Model No. TH-42PF50E TH-50PF50E Operating Instructions Display Operations High De¿ nition Plasma Display Please read these instructions before operating your set English and retain them for future reference.
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Page 2: 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 3: Important Safety Notice
If the plug contains a removable fuse cover, you must ensure that it is re¿ tted when the fuse is replaced. If you lose the fuse cover the plug must not be used until a replacement cover is obtained. A replacement fuse cover can be purchased from your local Panasonic dealer. Do not cut off the mains plug. -
Page 4: Safety Precautions
• If water is spills onto the Plasma Display or foreign objects get inside it, a short-circuit may occur which could result in ¿ re or electric shock. If any foreign objects get inside the Plasma Display, please consult your local Panasonic dealer. - Page 5 If water or foreign objects get inside the Plasma Display, if the Plasma Display is dropped, or if the cabinet becomes damages, disconnect the power supply plug immediately. • A short circuit may occur, which could cause ¿ re. Contact your local Panasonic dealer for any repairs that need to be made.
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Page 6: Cleaning And Maintenance
Safety Precautions CAUTION When using the Plasma Display Do not bring your hands, face or objects close to the ventilation holes of the Plasma Display. • Heated air comes out from the ventilation holes at the top of Plasma Display will be hot. Do not bring your hands or face, or objects which cannot withstand heat, close to this port, otherwise burns or deformation could result. -
Page 7: Safety Precautions
Safety Precautions 3D Safety Precautions WARNING Small Parts 3D Eyewear contains small parts (battery and specialised band, etc.) and must be kept out of reach of small children to avoid accidental ingestion. Disassembly Do not disassemble or modify the 3D Eyewear. CAUTION To enjoy 3D images safely and comfortably, please read these instructions fully. - Page 8 View from at least the recommended distance (3 times the effective height of the screen). Recommended distance TH-42PF50E: 1.6 m TH-50PF50E: 1.9 m When the top and bottom area of the screen is blackened, such as movies, view the screen at a distance 3 times further than the height of the actual image.
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Page 9: Accessories
Accessories Accessories Supply Check that you have the accessories and items shown Operating CD-ROM × 1 Remote Control Batteries for the Remote Instruction book Transmitter Control Transmitter N2QAYB000691 (R6 (UM3) Size × 2) • Operating Instructions Display Operations Network Operations •... -
Page 10: 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 Black AC cord connection (see page 15) -
Page 11: Video Equipment Connection
Connections Video equipment connection Terminals are on the bottom side of the Plasma Display. SERIAL: Control the 3D IR TRANSMITTER: Connect the 3D IR Plasma Display by TRANSMITTER connecting to PC (see page 14) (optional accessory). SLOT: Terminal board (optional accessories) insert slot (see page 4) Note:... -
Page 12: Hdmi Connection
Connections HDMI connection [Pin assignments and signal names] Signal name Signal name Pin No. Pin No. 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 13: Pc Input Terminals Connection
Connections PC Input Terminals connection Shared with DVI-D IN. COMPUTER Conversion adapter (if necessary) (Female) Mini D-sub 15p PC cable (Male) Audio Stereo mini plug (M3) Connect a cable which matches the audio output terminal on the computer. Notes: • With regard to the typical PC input signals that are described in the applicable input signals list (see page 64), adjustment values such as for the standard picture positions and sizes have already been stored in this unit. -
Page 14: Serial Terminals Connection
• S1A and S1B of Command IMS are available only when 14:9 14:9 (For Video/SD/HD signal) a dual input terminal board is attached. With the power off, this display responds to PON command • Consult your local Panasonic dealer for detail instructions only. on command usage. -
Page 15: Power On / Off
Power On / Off Connecting the AC cord plug to the Plasma Display. Connecting the plug to the Wall Outlet Notes: • Main plug types vary between countries. The power plug shown at right may, therefore, not be the type ¿... - 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 Day/Time Setup Display orientation OSD Language...
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Page 17: Selecting The Input Signal
Selecting the input signal 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: NETWORK VIDEO COMPONENT* HDMI PC: PC input terminal in PC IN. NETWORK: Network input terminal in LAN or WIRELESS MODULE. -
Page 18: Basic Controls
Basic Controls Main Unit Brightness Sensor Detects the brightness in the viewing environment Remote control sensor Volume Adjustment Volume Up “+” Down “–” When the menu screen is displayed: “+” : press to move the cursor up “–” : press to move the cursor down (see page 24) Enter / Aspect button (see page 20, 24) -
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 ACTION button to 30 minutes, 60 minutes, 90 minutes and 0 Press to make selections. minutes (off timer cancelled) each time the button is pressed. -
Page 20: 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 21: Digital Zoom
Digital Zoom This displays an enlargement of the designated part of the displayed image. Display the operation guide. Exit Press to access Digital Zoom. The operation guide will be displayed. During Digital Zoom, only the following buttons can be operated. [Remote control] OFF TIMER button [Unit]... -
Page 22: Viewing 3D Images
Viewing 3D images You can enjoy viewing 3D images with contents or programmes compatible with 3D effect by using the 3D eyewear (optional). Note: You need the 3D IR TRANSMITTER (optional) and the 3D eyewear (optional) to view the 3D images on this display. For further information, see the instruction manuals of the 3D IR TRANSMITTER and the 3D eyewear. -
Page 23: Troubleshooting For 3D Eyewear
Viewing 3D images Troubleshooting for 3D Eyewear Symptoms Checks Cannot see 3D images • Has the 3D Eyewear been switched On? • Ensure that “3D Function” in “3D Settings” is set to “On”. (see page 36) • Some 3D image signals may not be automatically recognized as 3D images. -
Page 24: 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 Sound Pos./Size Setup Select the item. Select. -
Page 25: Adjusting Pos./Size
Adjusting Pos./Size Press to display the Pos./Size menu. Pos./Size Normalise Normal Press to select the menu to adjust. Auto Setup H-Pos H-Size V-Pos V-Size Dot Clock Press to adjust the menu. Clock Phase Clamp Position 1:1 Pixel Mode Note: Unadjustable items are grayed out. - Page 26 Adjusting Pos./Size Notes: • If the dot clock frequency of an analog signal is 162 MHz or higher, “Dot Clock” and “Clock Phase” cannot be automatically corrected. • When digital signal input, Dot Clock and Clock Phase cannot be made. •...
- Page 27 Adjusting Pos./Size Clamp Position (During Component/PC input signal) Adjusts the clamp position when black parts of the image have no detail due to underexposure or are tinged with green. Optimum value for Clamp Position adjustment When black parts have no detail due to underexposure (blackout) Value that causes least blackout is the optimum.
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Page 28: 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 29: Advanced Settings
Picture Adjustments Notes: Item Effect Adjustments • You can change the level of each function Selects the proper brightness (Contrast, Brightness, Colour, Hue, Sharpness) Contrast and density for the room. Less More for each Picture Mode. Adjusts for easier viewing of •... -
Page 30: Picture Pro¿ Les
Picture Pro¿ les Up to 8 combinations of picture adjustment values (in the Picture menu and Advanced settings) can be stored in the display memory as pro¿ les and applied as needed, for a convenient way to enjoy your preferred picture settings. Picture Normalise Normal... -
Page 31: Saving Pro¿ Les
Picture Pro¿ les Saving pro¿ les Follow these steps to save picture adjustment values as pro¿ les. Note: When the settings are locked in “Extended life settings”, pro¿ les cannot be saved. Specify the picture quality in the Picture menu and Enter a name for the pro¿... -
Page 32: Loading Pro¿ Les
Picture Pro¿ les Loading pro¿ les Load pro¿ les and apply the picture adjustment values to the display as follows. Notes: • Loaded pro¿ les are stored in memory according to the selected input terminal. (see page 17) • When the settings are locked in “Extended life settings”, pro¿ les cannot be loaded. In the Picture menu, select “Memory load”. -
Page 33: Sound Adjustment
Sound Adjustment Sound Press to display the Sound menu. Normalise Normal Normal Sound Mode Select to adjust each item. Bass Press to select the menu to adjust. Treble Balance Surround Select the desired level by listening to the sound. Press to exit from adjust mode. Item Details Normal: Emits the original sound. -
Page 34: Setup Menu
Setup menu Press to display the Setup menu. Setup Press to select the menu to adjust. 3D Settings Signal Screensaver Extended life settings ECO Mode settings Input label Press to adjust the menu. Function Button Settings Component/RGB-in select No activity power off Disable Menu Display Duration 30 S... -
Page 35: Day/Time Setup / On/Off Timer Setup
Day/Time Setup / On/Off Timer Setup The timer can switch the Plasma Display On or Off. Before attempting Timer Set, con¿ rm the Time and adjust if necessary. Then set POWER ON Time / POWER OFF Time. Setup Press to display the Setup menu. MULTI DISPLAY Setup Press to select On/Off Timer Setup or Day/Time Setup. -
Page 36: 3D Settings
3D Settings To view the 3D images, please adjust and setup the 3D settings. Note: Set these settings for each input terminals. Select “3D Settings” in “Setup” menu and press button. 3D Settings sub-menu screen 3D Settings 3D Function 3D Picture Format Auto 3D Picture Sequence Normal... -
Page 37: 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. If the display must remain on, a Screensaver should be used. Select “Screensaver” in “Setup” menu and press button. Function selection Screensaver Time 99:99 Press to select Function. -
Page 38: Setup Of Screensaver Time
Screensaver (For preventing image retention) Setup of Screensaver Time After selecting Time Designation, 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 Screensaver (when Time Designation is selected). -
Page 39: Reduces Screen Image Retention
Reduces screen image retention Extended life settings The following settings are setup to reduce image retention: Select “Extended life settings” in “Setup” menu and press button. Extended life settings Set to the recommended value Express settings Set individually Custom settings Reset Reset to the factory settings Extended life settings... - Page 40 Reduces screen image retention NANODRIFT Saver Moves the display position of the screen slightly to reduce image retention on the display panel. Low–High: NANODRIFT Saver operates. The display position of the screen moves at set time intervals. You can set the screen movement range.
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Page 41: Custom Settings
Reduces screen image retention Custom settings Set the individual “Image Retention Reduction” menu. Select “Custom settings”. When a menu is locked, it is grayed out and cannot select be set. Extended life settings “Picture Mode” and “Contrast” will no longer be able Express settings access to set in the “Picture”... -
Page 42: Eco Mode Settings
ECO Mode settings Select “ECO Mode settings” in “Setup” menu and press button. ECO Mode settings select ECO Mode Custom Power save adjust Standby save PC Power management DVI-D Power management No signal power off Disable ECO Mode Custom: The menu of power consumption reduction is individually set. On: The following ¿... -
Page 43: Customizing The Input Labels
Customizing the Input labels This function can change the label of the Input signal to be displayed. (see page 17) Select “Input label” in “Setup” menu and press button. Input label SLOT INPUT SLOT INPUT VIDEO VIDEO COMPONENT COMPONENT HDMI HDMI NETWORK NETWORK... -
Page 44: Function Button Settings
Function Button Settings Set the functions that operates when is pressed. Function Button Settings Select “Function Button Settings” in “Setup” menu and press button. Function Button 1 Multi-Live Function Button 2 Scrolling bar Function Button Guide • Function Button 1, Function Button 2 Note: Factory settings are as follows. -
Page 45: No Activity Power Off
No activity power off Disable Enable When this function is set to “Enable”, the power is turned off (standby) automatically when there is no operation of the Plasma Display for 4 hours. Starting from 3 minutes before the turn off, the remaining time will be displayed. Press any key to abort. -
Page 46: Setup For Multi Display
Setup 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. Note: During Multi display, the 3D images are displayed as 2D images. -
Page 47: Id Remote Control Function
Setup for MULTI DISPLAY Item Details Reduces the peak of brightness for each display to enable as uniform display as possible. Select “Off” or “On”. The brightness difference is The brightness depends on each minimized. display’s setting. Video Wall Uniformity Note: If you set Video Wall Uniformity to On, the following menus will be unavailable and these settings will be ¿... -
Page 48: Setup For Portrait
Setup for Portrait Divide an input image into 3 parts, and display one of them to a plasma display which is set vertically. The image will be enlarged 3 times and rotated 90-degree. (Example) Notes: • When using the Portrait function with displays set vertically, “Display orientation” in Setup menu has to be set to “Portrait” (see page 45). - Page 49 Setup for Portrait Viewing Area / Location Viewing Area: Set a mode of image division for Portrait function. Location: Set a location of image to be displayed for Portrait function. Press to select Viewing Area or Location. Portrait Setup Press to select each functions. Portrait Setup Seam hides video Notes:...
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Page 50: Setup For Input Signals
Setup for Input Signals Component / RGB-in select Component Select to match the signals from the source connected to the Component / RGB or PC input terminals. Y, P signals “Component” RGB signals “RGB” Note: Make setting of the selected input terminal (COMPONENT/RGB IN or PC IN). YUV / RGB-in select Select to match the signals from the source connected to the DVI input terminals. -
Page 51: Signal Menu
Setup for Input Signals Signal menu Note: “Signal” setup menu displays a different setting condition for each input signal. Select “Signal” in “Setup” menu and press button. For Video (S VIDEO) For RGB [ AV ] [ RGB ] Signal Signal 3D Y/C Filter (NTSC) Sync... - Page 52 Setup for Input Signals • Sync This function operates only during input from PC IN terminal. Setting RGB sync signal Con¿ rm that the input is set to RGB input (this setting is valid only for RGB input signal). Auto: The H and V sync or synchronized signal is automatically selected. If both input, it is selected the H and V sync. on G: Uses a synchronized signal on the Video G signal, which is input from the G connector.
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Page 53: Noise Reduction
Setup for Input Signals • Noise reduction Sets the following three NR (Noise Reduction) functions together. P-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. -
Page 54: Options Adjustments
Options Adjustments Options Weekly Command Timer Press to display the Setup menu. Audio input select Touch Panel settings Input Search Press to select “OSD Language”. Onscreen display Initial input Initial VOL level Maximum VOL level Input lock Button lock Remocon User level Press for more than 3 seconds. - Page 55 Options Adjustments Item Adjustments Locks the input switch operation. SLOT INPUT* VIDEO COMPONENT* HDMI NETWORK *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.
- Page 56 Options Adjustments Item Adjustments Off: Nullify all the settings adjusted. Studio W/B On: Sets the colour temperature for TV studio. Note: Valid only when the “Warm” is set as “White balance” 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 57: Safety Precautions
Options Adjustments Item Adjustments 3D Safety Precautions show/hide is set during power ON. On: 3D Safety Precaution is shown every time when the power is ON. Off: 3D Safety Precaution is not shown when the power is ON. When the setting changes from “On” to “Off”, the con¿ rmation screen is displayed as below. Pressing “YES”... - Page 58 Options Adjustments Press to select a command number. Press to show the previous / next command pages (1-8) of the selected program. Press to show the command setting screen. Weekly Command Timer Weekly Command Timer Program Program AVL:00 8:00 20:00 DAM:NORM 10:30 IMS:SL1...
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Page 59: Audio Input Select
Options Adjustments Audio input select Set up the sound when an image input is selected. Options Weekly Command Timer Audio input select Touch Panel settings Input Search Press ACTION ( ) button Audio input select Press to select image input. SLOT INPUT SLOT INPUT VIDEO/COMPONENT... -
Page 60: Touch Panel Settings
Options Adjustments Touch Panel settings (Settings when using Touch Panel) The mode to restrict NANODRIFT Saver (see page 40) operation when using Touch Panel (available as an option) is set up. Options Weekly Command Timer Audio input select Touch Panel settings Press ACTION ( ) button Set “Touch Panel mode”... -
Page 61: Input Search
Options Adjustments Input Search When a signal is not detected, another input with a signal is automatically selected. Options Weekly Command Timer Audio input select Touch Panel settings Input Search Press ACTION ( ) button select Input Search adjust Input Search Primary Input Secondary Input Input Search... -
Page 62: 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.) Check if speakers are connected properly. -
Page 63: 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 16:9 16:9... -
Page 64: Applicable Input Signals
Applicable Input Signals Mark: Applicable input signal COMPONENT / RGB DVI-D IN Horizontal frequency Vertical frequency Signal name IN / PC IN (Dot clock HDMI (kHz) (Hz) (Dot clock (MHz)) (MHz)) 525 (480) / 60i 15.73 59.94 * (13.5) * (27.0) 525 (480) / 60p 31.47 59.94... -
Page 65: 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. Setup Press to display the Setup menu. -
Page 66: 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) í í í í AVL:00 Audio Volume (00) AVL:10 Audio Volume (10) -
Page 67: Speci¿ Cations
Speci¿ cations TH-42PF50E TH-50PF50E Power Source 220 - 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz Power Consumption Power on 365 W 445 W Stand-by condition 0.5 W 0.5 W Power off condition 0.3 W 0.3 W Plasma Display panel Drive method : AC type... - Page 68 MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. At least three (3) years from delivery of products, Panasonic will give to any third party who contact us at the contact information provided below, for a charge no more than our cost of physically performing source code distribution, a complete machine-readable copy of the corresponding source code and the copyright notice, covered under GPL-2.0/LGPL-2.1.