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- Page 1 Operating Instructions High De¿ nition Plasma Display Please read these instructions before operating your set English and retain them for future reference. Model No. TH-42PF20E TH-50PF20E...
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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. Safety Precautions...
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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 Power supply cord Remote Control Batteries Requires two R6 batteries. 1. Pull and hold the hook, then open the battery cover. Helpful Hint: For frequent remote control users, replace old batteries with Alkaline batteries for longer life. -
Page 8: 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) Speaker terminal (R) AC cord connection and fi xing, cable fi xing Using the clamper Secure any excess cables with clamper as required. -
Page 9: Video Equipment Connection
Video equipment connection SLOT: Terminal board (optional accessories) insert slot page 4) Note: The right side slot is for terminal board with 2-slot width. The terminal board with 1-slot width does not function when installed in the right side slot. LAN: Connect to a network to control the unit. -
Page 10: 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 (N.C. on device) Shield T.M.D.S Data1- T.M.D.S Data0+ T.M.D.S Data0 DDC/CEC Shield... -
Page 11: Pc Input Terminals Connection
PC Input Terminals connection COMPUTER Conversion adapter (if necessary) Notes: • With regard to the typical PC input signals that are described in the applicable input signals list (see page 66), adjustment values such as for the standard picture positions and sizes have already been stored in this unit. You can add up to eight PC input signal types that are not included in the list. -
Page 12: Serial Terminals Connection
Connections SERIAL Terminals connection The SERIAL terminal is used when the Plasma Display is controlled by a computer. Note: To use serial control for this unit, make sure to set the “Control I/F Select” in the “Network Setup” menu to “RS-232C”. -
Page 13: 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 14 Power On / Off When fi 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 Select the language.
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Page 15: 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: PC: PC input terminal in PC IN. VIDEO: Video input terminal in AV IN (VIDEO). COMPONENT*: Component or RGB input terminal in COMPONENT/ HDMI: HDMI input terminal in AV IN (HDMI). -
Page 16: Basic Controls
Basic Controls Main Unit Remote control sensor Main Power On / Off Switch Power Indicator The Power Indicator will light. • Power-OFF ... Indicator not illuminated (The unit will still consume some power as long as the power cord is still inserted into the wall outlet.) •... -
Page 17: Remote Control Transmitter
Remote Control Transmitter ACTION button Press to make selections. ASPECT button Press to adjust the aspect. (see page 18) Standby (ON / OFF) button The Plasma Display must first be plugged into the wall outlet and turned on at the power switch (see page 13). Press this button to turn the Plasma Display On, from Standby mode. -
Page 18: 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 19: Multi Pip
MULTI PIP You can display two pictures, such as a video image and computer image, in a two-screen display. (Use the remote control for this operation. It cannot be performed with the buttons on the main unit.) MULTI PIP Setup Set the functions and mode for two-screen display in “MULTI PIP Setup”... - Page 20 MULTI PIP Transparent Function and Insertion Function: Two functions are available for blend PIP: the transparent function and the insertion function. Set these functions with “Transparency” or “Insert” in “MULTI PIP Setup”. (see page 44) Transparent Function: Data such as text are displayed transparently on the background image.
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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. The operation guide will be displayed. During Digital Zoom, only the following buttons can be operated. [Remote control] Select the area of the image to be enlarged. -
Page 22: On-Screen Menu Displays
On-Screen Menu Displays Display the menu screen. Select the item. Picture Normalise Normal Normal Picture Mode Contrast Brightness Colour Sharpness White balance Normal Colour Management Advanced settings Memory save Memory load Memory edit (Example: Picture menu) Set. Exit the menu. Remote Control MENU Each time the MENU button is pressed, the... - Page 23 Overview Note: Menu that cannot be adjusted is grayout. Adjustable menu changes depending on signal, input and menu setting. Pos. /Size Normalise Normal Auto Setup H-Pos H-Size V-Pos V-Size Dot Clock Clock Phase Clamp Position 1:1 Pixel Mode Page 24-26 Picture Normalise Normal...
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Page 24: Adjusting Pos. /Size
Adjusting Pos. /Size Press to display the Pos. /Size menu. Press to select the menu to adjust. Press to adjust the menu. Press to exit from adjust mode. Notes: • Adjustment details are memorized separately for different input signal formats (Adjustments for component signals are memorized for 525 (480) / 60i ·... - Page 25 Notes: • If the dot clock frequency is 162 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.
- Page 26 Adjusting Pos. /Size Clamp Position (During Component and RGB 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 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 Item Effect Contrast Less More Brightness Darker Brighter Colour Less More Reddish Greenish Sharpness Less More Advanced settings Item Effect Black extension Less More Input level Less More Gamma Down W/B High Less More W/B High Less More W/B High Less More... -
Page 29: Picture Profi Les
Picture Profi 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 30: Saving Pro¿ Les
Picture Profi les Saving profi 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 Advanced settings. -
Page 31: Loading Pro¿ Les
Loading profi 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 15) • When the settings are locked in “Extended life settings”, pro¿ les cannot be loaded. In the Picture menu, select “Memory load”. -
Page 32: Sound Adjustment
Sound Adjustment Press to display the Sound menu. Select to adjust each item. Press to select the menu to adjust. Select the desired level by listening to the sound. Press to exit from adjust mode. Item Normal: Emits the original sound. Sound Mode Dynamic: Accentuates sharp sound. -
Page 33: 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, con¿ rm the PRESENT TIME and adjust if necessary. Then set POWER ON Time / POWER OFF Time. Press to display the Setup menu. Press to select Set up TIMER or PRESENT TIME Setup. -
Page 34: Screensaver (For Preventing Image Retention)
Screensaver 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. Press to display the Setup menu. Press to select Screensaver. Press to display Screensaver screen. Function selection Press to select Function. -
Page 35: Setup Of Screensaver Time
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 (when Time Designation is selected). -
Page 36: Reduces Screen Image Retention
Reduces screen image retention Extended life settings The following settings are setup to reduce image retention: Setup Signal Screensaver Extended life settings Input label Component/RGB-in select Power save Standby save PC Power management DVI-D Power management Auto power off English ( UK ) OSD Language Image Retention Reduction Menu “Extended life settings”... - Page 37 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 38 Reduces screen image retention Custom settings Set the individual “Image Retention Reduction” menu. Select “Custom settings”. Extended life settings Express settings Custom settings Reset To set each menu to the recommended setting: Select “Recommended settings”. Extended life settings Recommended settings Picture Mode Dynamic Contrast...
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Page 39: 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 40: Customizing The Input Labels
Customizing the Input labels This function can change the label of the Input signal to be displayed. (see page 15) Press to display the Setup menu. Press to select Input label. Press to display the Input label screen. Press to select image input. Press to change input label. -
Page 41: Selecting The On-Screen Menu Language
Selecting the On-Screen Menu Language Press to display the Setup menu. Press to select the OSD Language. Press to select your preferred language. Selectable languages English(UK) Deutsch Display orientation Sets the fan control and the display style of on-screen menu for vertical installation. Press to display the Setup menu. -
Page 42: 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 43: Id Remote Control Function
Item Select “Off” or “On”. AI-Synchronization Notes: • If you set AI-synchronization to On, the following menus will be unavailable and these settings will be ¿ xed to the initial values. Picture menu: Colour, Hue, Input level (Advanced settings) • This function cannot be adjusted during input from VIDEO terminal. Press to exit from Setup. -
Page 44: Multi Pip Setup
MULTI PIP Setup Set the two-screen display function that is activated when Press to display the Setup menu. Press to select the MULTI PIP Setup. Press to display the “MULTI PIP Setup” menu. Press to select the menu to adjust. Press to adjust the menu. -
Page 45: Set Up For Portrait
Set up 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 41). - Page 46 Set up 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. Press to select each functions. Notes: •...
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Page 47: 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 or PC input terminals. Y, P signals “Component” RGB signals “RGB” Press to display the Setup menu. Press to select the “Component / RGB-in select”. Press to select the desired input signal. -
Page 48: Signal Menu
Setup for Input Signals Signal menu Note: “Signal” setup menu displays a different setting condition for each input signal. Press to display the Setup menu. Press to select the “Signal”. Press to display the Signal menu. Press to select the menu to adjust. Press to adjust the menu. -
Page 49: Colour System
Colour system Select Signal from the “Setup” menu during Video (S Video) input signal. (“Signal [AV]” menu is displayed.) Press to select the “Colour system”. Press to select each functions. If the picture image becomes unstable: With the system set on Auto, under conditions of low level or noisy input signals the image may in rare cases become unstable. -
Page 50: 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”. Press to select “Off”, “Min” , “Mid” , “Max” , “Advanced”. Advanced NR Sets the three NR functions separately. Press to select “Advanced”. -
Page 51: Sync
Sync This function operates only during input from PC IN terminal. Select Signal from the “Setup” menu during RGB or Component input signal. Press to select the “Sync”. Press to adjust. 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. -
Page 52: Network Setup
Network Setup Make the various settings to use the network function. Setup MULTI DISPLAY Setup MULTI PIP Setup Portrait Setup Set up TIMER PRESENT TIME Setup Network Setup Display orientation Landscape Network Setup Save DHCP 192.168. 0. 8 IP address 255.255.255. -
Page 53: Options Adjustments
Options Adjustments Press to display the Setup menu. Press to select “OSD Language”. Press for more than 3 seconds. Press to select “Options”. Press to display the Options menu. Press to select your preferred menu. Press to adjust the menu. Press to exit from Options menu. - Page 54 Options Adjustments Item Locks the input switch operation. *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” may be displayed as “RGB” depending on the setting of “Component/RGB-in select”. Input lock (see page 47) Notes:...
- Page 55 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.
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Page 56: 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 33) Press to select Function. Press to select “On”. Note: • When Function is set to On, Set up TIMER (see page 33) is unavailable and Interval / Time Designation in Mode of Screensaver (see page 34) cannot be selected. - Page 57 Press to select Command No. Press to select a command number. Press to select Time / Command. Press to set each item. Time: Set the time to execute a command program. Pressing “ minute. Pressing “ Command: Select a command to execute at the set time. This unit has 64 commands to set. Notes: •...
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Page 58: Audio Input Select
Options Adjustments Audio input select Set up the sound when an image input is selected. Press to select image input. Press to select audio input. Image input Audio input [SLOT INPUT]*1 SLOT INPUT / VIDEO / COMPONENT / DVI / PC / NO AUDIO [VIDEO] SLOT INPUT / VIDEO / COMPONENT / DVI / PC / NO AUDIO [COMPONENT]*2... -
Page 59: Using Network Function
Network function of the unit can control the unit in the same way as serial control from a network. Supported commands Commands used in the serial control are supported. (see page 12) Note: Consult your local Panasonic dealer for detail instructions on command usage. Less than 10 cm... -
Page 60: Pjlink™ Protocol
Other information query CLSS? Class information query PJLink™ security authentication Set “Panasonic” for the PJLink™ password. • PJLink™ is a pending trademark in Japan, the United States, and other countries or areas. Remark Parameter 0 = Standby 1 = Power “On”... -
Page 61: Using Web Browser Control
The password can be changed on the Password Setup screen after logging in (see page 63). The user name cannot be changed. Under no circumstances, Panasonic Corporation or it's associated companies will ask customers their password directly. Even if you are asked directly, please do not... -
Page 62: Display Control (Basic Control/Option Control Screen)
Using Web Browser Control TOP screen structure of the Web browser control After logging in, the TOP screen of the Web browser control is displayed. Display Control (BASIC CONTROL/OPTION CONTROL Screen) Click BASIC CONTROL or OPTION CONTROL from the menu. Various controls of the unit can be set. BASIC CONTROL screen Click BASIC CONTROL from the menu. -
Page 63: Network Setting (Network Setup Screen)
PJLink™ security authentication is also changed. Notes: • The default password is “Panasonic”. • Up to 32 alphanumeric characters can be used for a password. -
Page 64: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Before you call for service, determine the symptoms and make a few simple checks as shown below. Symptoms Picture Interference Normal Picture No Picture No Picture No Colour No remote control operations can be performed. A cracking sound is sometimes heard from the unit. The top or bottom of the picture on the screen is cut off when I use the zoom function. -
Page 65: List Of Aspect Modes
List of Aspect Modes Aspect mode All Aspect: Factory setting Picture All Aspect: Off 16:9 16:9 14:9 14:9 Just Just Just1 Just2 – 4:3 (1) 4:3 (2) – 4:3 Full 4:3 Full Zoom Zoom1 Zoom1 Zoom2 Zoom2 Zoom3 Zoom3 Enlarged screen The display of the pictures ¿... -
Page 66: Applicable Input Signals
Applicable Input Signals Signal name 525 (480) / 60i 525 (480) / 60p 625 (575) / 50i 625 (576) / 50i 625 (575) / 50p 625 (576) / 50p 750 (720) / 60p 750 (720) / 50p 1,125 (1,080) / 60p 1,125 (1,080) / 60i 1,125 (1,080) / 50p 1,125 (1,080) / 50i... -
Page 67: Shipping Condition
Video input (VIDEO) Signal name NTSC PAL60 SECAM Modi¿ ed NTSC Shipping condition This function allows you to reset the unit to the factory setting. Press to display the Setup menu. Press to select “OSD Language”. Press for more than 3 seconds. Press to select “Shipping”. -
Page 68: Command List Of Weekly Command Timer
Command list of Weekly Command Timer Command 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 69: Specifi Cations
Specifi cations Power Source Power Consumption Power on Stand-by condition Power off condition Plasma Display panel Screen size (No.of pixels) Operating condition Temperature Humidity Applicable signals Colour System NTSC, PAL, PAL60, SECAM, Modi¿ ed NTSC Scanning format 525 (480) / 60i · 60p, 625 (575) / 50i · 50p, 750 (720) / 60p · 50p, 1125 (1080) / 60i · 60p · 50i · 50p ·... - Page 70 Warranty Service purposes. Model Number Web Site : http://panasonic.net ¤ Panasonic Corporation 2010...