Panasonic TH-42PH30U Operating Instructions Manual

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Operating Instructions
High Defi nition Plasma Display
Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product,
English
please read these instructions completely.
Please keep this manual for future reference.
Model No.
TH-42PH30U
TH-50PH30U

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  • Page 1 Model No. TH-42PH30U TH-50PH30U Operating Instructions High Defi nition Plasma Display Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, English please read these instructions completely. Please keep this manual for future reference.
  • Page 2 If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact an electrician. Do not defeat the purpose of the grounding plug. ® As an ENERGY STAR Partner, Panasonic has determined that this product meets the ® ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy effi ciency.
  • 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

    • Wall-hanging bracket (angled) ....TY-WK42PR20 • Ceiling-hanging bracket ......TY-CE42PS20 • Anti Glare Filter ........TY-AR42P12W (for TH-42PH30U), TY-AR50P12W (for TH-50PH30U) • Touch Panel ..........TY-TP42P10S (for TH-42PH30U), TY-TP50P10S (for TH-50PH30U) Always be sure to ask a qualifi ed technician to carry out set-up.
  • Page 7: Maintenance

    Safety Precautions WARNING Do not use any power supply cord other than that Setup provided with this unit. Do not place the Plasma Display on sloped or unstable • Doing so may cause fi re or electric shocks. surfaces, and ensure that the Plasma Display does not hang over the edge of the base.
  • 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 N2QAYB000535 Remote Control instructions) Transmitter (AA Size × 2) AC cord Remote Control Batteries Requires two AA batteries. 1.
  • Page 9: 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 (L) Speaker Black...
  • Page 10: Video Equipment Connection

    Connections Video equipment connection PC IN: PC Input Terminal SERIAL: Control the Connect to video terminal Plasma Display of PC or equipment with by connecting Y, P ) and P to PC. output. (see page 12) (see page 13) Terminals are on the bottom side of the Plasma Display. AV IN (VIDEO): Composite Video Input Terminal (see below) COMPONENT/RGB IN: Component/RGB Video Input Terminal (see below)
  • Page 11: Hdmi Connection

    Connections HDMI connection [Pin assignments and signal names] Pin No. Signal Name Pin No. Signal Name 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 12: Pc Input Terminals Connection

    Connections PC Input Terminals connection (Female) COMPUTER Audio Stereo mini plug (M3) Connect a cable which matches the audio output terminal on the computer. Conversion adapter (if necessary) Mini D-sub 15p PC cable (Male) Notes: • With regard to the typical PC input signals that are described in the applicable input signals list (see page 48), adjustment values such as for the standard picture positions and sizes have already been stored in this unit.
  • Page 13: Serial Terminals Connection

    Connections SERIAL Terminals connection The SERIAL terminal is used when the Plasma Display is controlled by a computer. (Male) COMPUTER Pin layout for SERIAL Terminal RS-232C Straight cable (Female) D-sub 9p Notes: • Use the RS-232C straight cable to connect the computer to the Plasma Display.
  • Page 14: Power On / Off

    Power ON / OFF Connecting the AC cord plug to the Plasma Display. 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 rst. INPUT MENU ENTER/...
  • Page 15 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 16: 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: VIDEO COMPONENT* HDMI VIDEO: Video input terminal in AV IN (VIDEO). COMPONENT*: Component or RGB input terminal in COMPONENT/RGB IN.
  • Page 17: 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 18: Remote Control Transmitter

    Basic Controls Remote Control Transmitter OFF TIMER button The Plasma Display can be preset to switch to stand- by after a fi xed period. The setting changes to 30 ACTION button minutes, 60 minutes, 90 minutes and 0 minutes (off Press to make selections.
  • Page 19: 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 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] OFF TIMER button [Unit]...
  • Page 21: 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 SET UP Select the item. Select.
  • Page 22: Adjusting Pos./Size

    Adjusting POS./SIZE Press to display the POS./SIZE menu. POS./SIZE Press to select the menu to adjust. NORMALIZE NORMAL AUTO SETUP H-POS H-SIZE V-POS V-SIZE Press to adjust the menu. DOT CLOCK CLOCK PHASE CLAMP POSITION OVER SCAN Note: Unadjustable items are grayed out. Adjustable items differ Press to exit from adjust mode.
  • Page 23 Adjusting POS./SIZE Notes: • If the dot clock frequency of an analog signal is 108 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 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 • You can change the level of each function (PICTURE, BRIGHTNESS, COLOR, TINT, PICTURE Adjusts the proper picture contrast. Less More SHARPNESS) for each PICTURE MENU. • The setting details for STANDARD, Adjusts for easier viewing of dark DYNAMIC and CINEMA respectively 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 BALANCE Select the desired level by listening to the sound. Press to exit from adjust mode. Item Details STANDARD: Emits the original sound.
  • 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. 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. INPUT LABEL COMPONENT/RGB-IN SELECT Press to select the SCREENSAVER.
  • Page 28: Setup Of Screensaver Time

    SCREENSAVER (For preventing image retention) Setup of SCREENSAVER Time After selecting 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 SHOW DURATION / SAVER DURATION (When SCREENSAVER INTERVAL is selected).
  • Page 29: 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 INPUT LABEL COMPONENT/RGB-IN SELECT...
  • Page 30 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.
  • Page 31: 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 be set. “PICTURE MENU” and “PICTURE” will no longer select EXTENDED LIFE SETTINGS be able to set in the “PICTURE”...
  • Page 32: 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. • PC POWER MANAGEMENT: When this function is set to ON, it operates under the following conditions to turn the power on or off automatically.
  • Page 33: Customizing The Input Labels

    Customizing the Input labels This function can change the label of the Input signal to be displayed. (see page 16) SET UP Press to display the SETUP menu. SIGNAL SCREEN SAVER EXTENDED LIFE SETTINGS Press to select INPUT LABEL. INPUT LABEL COMPONENT/RGB-IN SELECT Press to display the INPUT LABEL screen.
  • Page 34: Selecting The On-Screen Menu Language

    • Turn up the power switch for the upward direction when you set Display vertically. • When you change this setting, fan control and panel drive control will be switched as the power is turned on next time. • TH-42PH30U is not equipped with a fan.
  • Page 35: 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 36: Id Remote Control Function

    SET UP for MULTI DISPLAY ID Remote Control Function You can set the remote control ID when you want to use this remote control on one of several different displays. Note: To operate this function, please purchase ID remote controller sold separately. Object model : EUR7636070R Switch on the right side.
  • Page 37: 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 or PC input terminals. Y, P signals “COMPONENT” RGB signals “RGB” Press to display the SET UP menu. SET UP SIGNAL Press to select the “COMPONENT / RGB-IN SELECT”.
  • Page 38: Signal Menu

    SET UP for Input Signals SIGNAL menu Note: SET UP “SIGNAL” setup menu displays a different setting condition for each input signal. SIGNAL SCREENSAVER EXTENDED LIFE SETTINGS INPUT LABEL Press to display the SET UP menu. COMPONENT/RGB-IN SELECT POWER SAVE Press to select the “SIGNAL”.
  • Page 39: Color System

    SET UP for Input Signals COLOR SYSTEM Select SIGNAL from the “SET UP” menu during Video input signal mode. (“SIGNAL [VIDEO]” menu is displayed.) Press to select the “COLOR SYSTEM” . [ VIDEO ] SIGNAL Press to select each function. COLOR SYSTEM AUTO 3 : 2 PULLDOWN...
  • Page 40: Noise Reduction

    SET UP for Input Signals NOISE REDUCTION Sets the following three NR (Noise Reduction) functions together. VIDEO 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. NOISE REDUCTION ADVANCED Press to select “ADVANCED”.
  • Page 41: Sync

    SET UP for Input Signals SYNC This function operates only during input from PC IN terminal. [ RGB ] SIGNAL Select SIGNAL from the “SET UP” menu during RGB or Component input signal. Press to select the “SYNC”. SYNC AUTO 3 : 2 PULLDOWN XGA MODE AUTO...
  • Page 42: Options Adjustments

    Options Adjustments Options Press to display the SET UP menu. Audio input select Touch Panel settings Press to select “OSD LANGUAGE”. Onscreen display Initial input Initial VOL level Maximum VOL level Input lock Press for more than 3 seconds. Button lock Remocon User level Press to select “Options”.
  • Page 43 Options Adjustments Item Adjustments Locks the input switch operation. VIDEO COMPONENT* HDMI * “COMPONENT” may be displayed as “RGB” depending on the setting of “COMPONENT/RGB-IN SELECT”. (see page 37) Input lock Notes: • Only the adjusted signal is displayed (see page 16). •...
  • Page 44 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 “WARM” is set as “COLOR TEMP” 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”.
  • Page 45: Audio Input Select

    Options Adjustment Audio input select Set up the sound when an image input is selected. Options Audio input select Touch Panel settings Press ACTION ( ) button Press to select image input. Audio input select Press to select audio input. ♪...
  • Page 46: 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 47: 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 48: Applicable Input Signals

    Applicable input signals Mark: Applicable input signal COMPONENT / Horizontal frequency Vertical frequency DVI-D IN Signal name RGB IN / PC IN HDMI (kHz) (Hz) (Dot clock (MHz)) (Dot clock (MHz)) 525 (480) / 60i 15.73 59.94 * (13.5) * (27.0) ∗...
  • Page 49: 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 Modifi ed NTSC 15.73 59.94 Shipping condition This function allows you to reset the unit to the factory setting. SET UP Press to display the SET UP menu.
  • Page 50: Specifi Cations

    Specifi cations TH-42PH30U TH-50PH30U 110 - 127 V AC, 50/60 Hz Power Source Power Consumption Rated Power 185 W 245 W Consumption 0.4 W 0.4 W Stand-by condition 0.2 W 0.2 W Power off condition Drive method : AC type 42-inch,...
  • Page 51 Warranty Service purposes. Model Number Serial Number © Panasonic Corporation 2011 Panasonic Solutions Company Unit of Panasonic Corporation of North America Executive Offi ce : Three Panasonic Way 2F-5, Secaucus, NJ 07094 Panasonic Canada Inc. 5770 Ambler Drive Mississauga, Ontario...

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