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Page 1: Operating Instructions
Operating Instructions High Defi nition Plasma Display TH-42PH11EK Model No. TH-42PH11ES TH-50PH11EK TH-50PH11ES The illustration shown is an image. Please read these instructions before operating your set and retain them for future reference. English... -
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 refi 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 fi 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 fi 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: Accessories
Accessories Accessories Supply Check that you have the accessories and items shown Operating Instruction book Remote Control Batteries for the Remote Transmitter Control Transmitter N2QAYB000178 (2 × R6 (UM3) Size) Power supply cord Fixing band × 1 Remote Control Batteries Requires two R6 batteries. -
Page 8: 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. (Example: TH-50PH11EK) Speakers (Optional accessories) Speaker terminal (L) Speaker AC cord connection (see page 12) terminal (R) –... -
Page 9: Pc Input Terminals Connection
48 to 120 Hz. (However, the image will not be displayed properly if the signals exceed 1,200 lines.) • The display resolution is a maximum of 768 × 768 dots (TH-42PH11EK/S), 1,024 × 768 dots (TH-50PH11EK/S) when the aspect mode is set to “4:3”, and 1,024 × 768 dots (TH-42PH11EK/S), 1,366 × 768 dots (TH-50PH11EK/S) when the aspect mode is set to “16:9”. -
Page 10: Serial Terminals Connection
(3 bytes) JUST Just Notes: NORM • If multiple commands are transmitted, be sure to wait for SELF Panasonic Auto the response for the fi rst command to come from this unit ZOM2 Zoom2 ZOM3 Zoom3 before sending the next command. -
Page 11: Av Connection
Connections AV connection This unit has a terminal board equivalent to BNC Dual Video Terminal Board (TY-FB9BD) as standard equipment. Example of input signal source AUDIO AUDIO VIDEO S VIDEO S VIDEO VCR AV IN SLOT1 SLOT2 SLOT3 CAMCORDER S VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO AUDIO... -
Page 12: 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 8) 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 fi... - Page 13 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...
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Page 14: 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: INPUT1A INPUT1B... -
Page 15: Basic Controls
Basic Controls Main Unit 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 21) Enter / Aspect button (see page 17, 21) INPUT MENU... - Page 16 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 Sound Mode Surround...
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Page 17: Aspect Controls
Zoom3 Panasonic Auto 16:9 14:9 Just Note: When selecting an input slot that attaches BNC Dual Video Terminal Board (TY-FB9BD), Panasonic Auto cannot be selected. For PC signal input: Zoom 16:9 For SD signal input (525 (480) / 60i • 60p, 625 (575) / 50i • 50p):... -
Page 18: Multi Pip
MULTI PIP Press repeatedly. Each time pressing this button main picture and sub picture will be displayed as follows below. [Picture and Picture] [Picture out Picture] [Picture in Picture] Main picture Sub picture Main picture Sub picture Main picture Sub picture Normal Viewing Press to swap main... -
Page 19: Advanced Pip
MULTI PIP Advanced PIP Set "Advanced PIP" to "On" in Options menu. (see page 39) 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 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] SURROUND button OFF TIMER button... -
Page 21: On-Screen Menu Displays
Normal Signal 3D Y/C Filter (NTSC) Auto Setup Screensaver Colour system Auto H-Pos Component/RGB-in select Cinema reality H-Size Panasonic Auto (4:3) V-Pos Input label Noise reduction V-Size (Page 34-37) Power save Dot Clock Standby save Clock Phase Power management Screensaver... -
Page 22: Adjusting Pos. /Size
• If a “Cue” or “Rew” signal from a VCR or DVD player is received, the picture position will shift up or down. This picture position movement cannot be controlled by the Picture Pos./Size function. • If adjusting the Picture V-Pos/V-Size in Panasonic Auto with 16:9 mode, the adjustment is not memorized. When exiting the mode, the screen will return to a former adjustment. -
Page 23: 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 24: Advanced Settings
Picture Adjustments Notes: Item Effect Adjustments • “Colour” and “Hue” settings cannot be Selects the proper brightness adjusted for “RGB/PC” and “Digital” input Contrast and density for the room. Less More signal. • You can change the level of each function Adjusts for easier viewing of (Contrast, Brightness, Colour, Hue, Brightness... -
Page 25: 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. Audio Out (PIP) Main Press to exit from adjust mode. -
Page 26: Present Time Setup / Set Up Timer
PRESENT TIME Setup / Set up TIMER The timer can switch the Plasma Display On or Off. Before attempting Timer Set, confi rm the PRESENT TIME and adjust if necessary. Then set POWER ON Time / POWER OFF Time. Setup Press to display the Setup menu. -
Page 27: 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. Setup If the display must remain on, a Screensaver should be used. Signal Screensaver Component/RGB-in select Press to display the Setup menu. Input label Press to select Screensaver. -
Page 28: 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 29: 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 12, 15, 16), so standby power of the set is reduced. -
Page 30: Customizing The Input Labels
Customizing the Input labels This function can change the label of the Input signal to be displayed. Setup Select the input signal which you would like to change its label before customizing the Input labels. (see page 14, 16) Signal Screensaver Press to select Input label. -
Page 31: 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. (Example) group of 4 (2 ×... -
Page 32: Id Remote Control Function
Setup 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-Synchronization Note: If you set AI-synchronization to On, the following menus will be unavailable and these settings will be fi... -
Page 33: Setup For Input Signals
Setup 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” Press to display the Setup menu. Setup Signal Press to select the “Component / RGB-in select”. Screensaver Component/RGB-in select Press to select the desired input signal. -
Page 34: Signal Menu
Signal 3D Y/C Filter (NTSC) Sync Auto Auto Colour system Cinema reality Cinema reality XGA Mode 1024 × 768 Panasonic Auto (4:3) Noise reduction Noise reduction H-Freq. 63.98 V-Freq. 60.02 Press to exit from adjust mode. Signal Format 1280×1024/60 For Component... -
Page 35: Colour System / Panasonic Auto
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 36: Noise Reduction
Setup for Input Signals Noise reduction Sets the following three NR (Noise Reduction) functions together. Noise reduction P-NR, Mosquito NR, Block NR Press to select “Noise reduction”. Press to select “Off”, “Min” , “Mid” , “Max” , “Advanced”. Advanced NR Sets the three NR functions separately. -
Page 37: Sync
Setup for Input Signals Sync Select Signal from the “Setup” menu during RGB input signal. Press to select the “Sync”. [ RGB ] Signal Press to adjust. Sync Auto Cinema reality XGA Mode 1024 × 768 Setting RGB sync signal: Confi... -
Page 38: Options Adjustments
Options Adjustments Options Press to display the Setup menu. Weekly Command Timer Press to select “OSD Language”. Onscreen display Initial INPUT O f f 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 39 Options Adjustments Item Adjustments INPUT1 INPUT2 INPUT3 Locks the input switch operation. Notes: • Only the adjusted signal is displayed (see page 14). • Signal can be displayed when the Terminal board is installed. INPUT lock • Input switch can be used when this is set to “Off”. •...
- Page 40 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 low is set as colour 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 41: 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 26) Press to select Function. Options Press to select “On”. Weekly Command Timer Note: Onscreen display •... -
Page 42: Shipping Condition
Options Adjustments Press to select Command No. Command setting screen Press to select a command number. Weekly Command Timer 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 43: 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 44: 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 16:9 16:9... -
Page 45: Video/Pc Input Signals
VIDEO/PC input signals VIDEO input 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 Modifi ed NTSC 15.73 59.94 Applicable input signals for Mini D-sub 15P (Component) / Mini D-sub 15P (RGB) (* Mark) Horizontal Vertical Dot clock... -
Page 46: Command List Of Weekly Command Timer
Audio Volume (60) DAM:FULL Aspect (16:9) DAM:JUST Aspect (Just) DAM:NORM Aspect (4:3) DAM:SELF Aspect (Panasonic Auto) DAM:ZOOM Aspect (Zoom) DWA:OFF Advanced PIP mode (OFF) DWA:OVL1 Advanced PIP mode (1) (see page 19) DWA:OVL2 Advanced PIP mode (2) (see page 19) -
Page 47: Specifi Cations
Specifi cations TH-42PH11EK/S TH-50PH11EK/S Power Source 220 - 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz Power Consumption Power on 275 W 365 W Stand-by condition Save off 1.8 W, Save on 0.9 W Save off 1.5 W, Save on 0.7 W Power off condition 0.5 W... - Page 48 Warranty Service purposes. Model Number Serial Number Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. Web Site : http://panasonic.net © Printed in Czech Republic 2008 Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved.