Panasonic TH-42PH20U, TH-50PH20U User Manual

Operating Instructions

High Defi nition Plasma Display

Manual de instrucciones

Alta defi nición Pantalla de plasma

For more detailed instructions, refer to the Operating Instructions
on the CD-ROM.
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(Version 7.0 or later is recommended) installed on your computer.

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Operating Instructions may not start automatically.
In this case, open the PDF fi le under the “MANUAL” folder manually to
view the instructions.

No. de Modelo

TH-42PH20U
TH-50PH20U

Contents

Important Safety Instructions

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FCC STATEMENT

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Safety Precautions

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• Maintenance
Accessories

•

Connections

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Power ON / OFF

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Selecting the input signal

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Basic Controls

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On-Screen Menu Displays

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Specifications

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Panasonic Professional Flat Panel

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Display Limited Warranty

LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT

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Para obtener instrucciones más detalladas, consulte las instrucciones
de manejo contenidas en el CD-ROM.
Para ver las instrucciones de manejo contenidas en el CD-ROM, se
necesita un ordenador equipado con una unidad de CD-ROM, y que
tenga instalado Adobe® Reader® (se recomienda la versión 7.0 o
posterior).

Dependiendo del sistema operativo o de las confi guraciones del ordenador,
las nstrucciones de manejo pueden no iniciarse automáticamente.
En tal caso, abra manualmente e l archivo PDF en “MANUAL” carpeta para
visualizar las instrucciones.

English

Español

Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product,
please read these instructions completely.
Please keep this manual for future reference.

Antes de conectar, utilizar o ajustar este producto,
lea completamente este manual de instrucciones;
y guárdelo para consultarlo en el futuro en caso de
ser necesario.

TQB2AA0592

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
arrow-head within a triangle
is in tend ed to tell the user
that parts inside the product
are a risk of electric shock
to per sons.

The exclamation point within
a triangle is intended to
tell the user that important
operating and servicing
instructions are in the papers
with the ap pli ance.

WARNING : To prevent damage which may result in fi re or shock hazard, do not expose this apparatus to rain

or mois ture.
Do not place containers with water (fl ower vase, cups, cosmetics, etc.) above the set.
(including on shelves above, etc.)

WARNING : 1) To prevent electric shock, do not remove cover. No user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to

qualifi ed service personnel.

2) Do not remove the grounding pin on the power plug. This apparatus is equipped with a three pin
grounding-type power plug. This plug will only fi t a grounding-type power outlet. This is a safety fea ture.
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.

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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 ers) that produce heat.

9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one
wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the
third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fi t into your outlet, consult an electrician for
replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10) Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the
point where they exit from the apparatus.

11) Only use attachments / accessories specifi ed by the manufacturer.

12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specifi ed by the manufacturer, or sold with
the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart / apparatus combination
to avoid injury from tip-over.

13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

14) Refer all servicing to qualifi ed service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged
in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the
apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

15) To prevent electric shock, ensure the grounding pin on the AC cord power plug is securely connected.

3

FCC STATEMENT

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part
15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However,
there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user
is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced technician for help.

This device complies with Part15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:(1) This
device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.

FCC CAUTION:
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. TH-42PH20U, TH-50PH20U

Responsible Party: Panasonic Corporation of North America
One Panasonic Way 1F-10, Secaucus, NJ 07094
Contact Source: Panasonic Professional Display Company
Panasonic Plasma Concierge 1-800-973-4390

CANADIAN NOTICE:

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

Note:

Do not allow a still picture to be displayed for an extended period, as this can cause a permanent image retention to
remain on the Plasma Display.
Examples of still pictures include logos, video games, computer images, teletext and images displayed in 4:3 mode.

Trademark Credits

• VGA is a trademark of International Business Machines Corporation.

• Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple Inc., USA.

• SVGA, XGA, SXGA and UXGA are registered trademarks of the Video Electronics Standard Association.
Even if no special notation has been made of company or product trademarks, these trademarks have been fully

respected.

• HDMI, the HDMI Logo, and High-Defi nition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI
Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries.

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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.

• Speakers ..................................................TY-SP42P8W-K (for TH-42PH20U), TY-SP50P8W-K (for TH-50PH20U)

• Pedestal ...................................................TY-ST20-K

• Mobile stand .............................................TY-ST58PF20

• Wall-hanging bracket (vertical) .................TY-WK42PV20

• Wall-hanging bracket (angled) .................TY-WK42PR20

• Ceiling-hanging bracket ...........................TY-CE42PS20

• BNC Dual Video Terminal Board ..............TY-FB9BD

• HD-SDI Terminal Board with audio ..........TY-FB10HD

• Dual HDMI Terminal Board ......................TY-FB10HMD

• DVI-D T erminal Board ..............................TY-FB1 1DD

• Mate I/F Board .........................................TY-FB11HB

• Ir Through Terminal Board .......................TY-FB9RT

• AV Terminal Box .......................................TY-TB10A V

• Anti Glare Filter ........................................TY-AR42P12W (for TH-42PH20U), TY-AR50P12W (for TH-50PH20U)

• Touch Panel .............................................TY-TP42P10S (for TH-42PH20U), TY-TP50P10S (for TH-50PH20U)

Always be sure to ask a qualifi ed technician to carry out set-up.

Small parts can present choking hazard if accidentally swallowed. Keep small parts away from young children. Discard
unneeded small parts and other objects, including packaging materials and plastic bags/sheets to prevent them from being
played with by young children, creating the potential risk of suffocation.

(All of the following accessories are manufactured by Panasonic Corporation.)

When using the Plasma Display

Do not bring your hands, face or objects close to the
ventilation holes of the Plasma Display.

•

Top of the Plasma Display is usually very hot due to the
high temperature of exhaust air being released through the
ventilation holes. Burns or personal injuries can happen if any
body parts are brought too close. Placing any object near the
top of the display could also result in heat damages to the object
as well as to the Display if its ventilation holes are blocked.

Be sure to disconnect all cables before moving the Plasma Display.

•

Moving the Display with its cables attached might damage
the cables which, in turn, can cause fi re or electric shock.

Disconnect the power plug from the wall outlet as a
safety precaution before carrying out any cleaning.

• Electric shocks can result if this is not done.

Clean the power cable regularly to prevent it from
becoming dusty.

• Built-up dust on the power cord plug can increase humidity
which might damage the insulation and cause fi re. Unplug
the cord from the wall outlet and clean it with a dry cloth.

This Plasma Display radiates infrared rays, therefore it
may affect other infrared communication equipment.
Install your infrared sensor in a place away from direct
or refl ected light from your Plasma Display.

Note:

Do not allow a still picture to be displayed for an extended
period, as this can cause a permanent image retention to
remain on the Plasma Display.
Examples of still pictures include logos, video games, computer
images, teletext and images displayed in 4:3 mode.

5

Safety Precautions

WARNING

Setup

Do not place the Plasma Display on sloped or unstable
surfaces.

• The Plasma Display may fall off or tip over.

Do not place any objects on top of the Plasma Display.

•

If water 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 an Authorized Service Center .

Do not cover the ventilation holes.

• Doing so may cause the Plasma Display to overheat,
which can cause fi re or damage to the Plasma Display.

Transport only in upright position!

• Transporting the unit with its display panel facing upright or
downward may cause damage to the internal circuitry.

If using the pedestal (optional accessory), leave a space
of 3 15/16” (10 cm) or more at the top, left and right, and
2 3/4” (7 cm) or more at the rear , and also keep the space
between the bottom of the display and the fl oor surface.
If using some other setting-up method, follow the manual
of it. (If there is no specifi c indication of installation
dimension in the installation manual, leave a space of
3 15/16” (10 cm) or more at the top, bottom, left and right,
and 2 3/4” (7 cm) or more at the rear.)

When installing the Plasma Display vertically;

Turn up the power switch for the upward direction when you
install the Plasma Display vertically.
And set “DISPLAY ORIENTA TION” to “PORTRAIT” in SET
UP menu.

An apparatus with CLASS I construction shall be
connected to a mains socket outlet with a protective
earthing connection.

AC Power Supply Cord

The Plasma Display is designed to operate on 110 - 127
V AC, 50/60 Hz.

Ensure that the mains plug is easily accessible.

Do not use any power supply cord other than that
provided with this unit.

• Doing so may cause fi re or electric shocks.

Securely insert the power cord plug as far as it will go.

• If the plug is not fully inserted, heat may be generated
which could cause fi re. If the plug is damaged or the
wall socket plate is loose, they should not be used.

Do not handle the power cord plug with wet hands.

• Doing so may cause electric shocks.

Do not do anything that might damage the power cable.
When disconnecting the power cable, hold the plug,
not the cable.

• Do not make any modifi cations, place heavy objects on,
place near hot objects, heat, bend, twist or forcefully
pull the power cable. Doing so may cause damage to
the power cable which can cause fi re or electric shock.
If damage to the cable is suspected, have it repaired at
an Authorized Service Center.

If the Plasma Display will not be used for a long period
of time, unplug the power cord from the wall outlet.

If problems occur during use

If a problem occurs (such as no picture or no sound),
or if smoke or an abnormal odor is detected from the
Plasma Display, unplug the power cord immediately.

• Continuous use of the Display under these conditions
might cause fi re or permanent damage to the unit.
Have the Display evaluated at an Authorized Service
Center. Services to the Display by any unauthorized
personnel are strongly discouraged due to its high
voltage dangerous nature.

If water or foreign objects get inside the Plasma Display,
if the Plasma Display is dropped, or if the cabinet
becomes damaged, disconnect the power cord plug
immediately.

• A short may occur, which could cause fi re. Contact an
Authorized Service Center for any repairs that need to be
made.

Maintenance

The front of the display panel has been specially treated. Wipe the panel surface gently using only a cleaning
cloth or a soft, lint-free cloth.

•

If the surface is particularly dirty, wipe with a soft, lint-free cloth which has been soaked in pure water or water in which neutral
detergent has been diluted 100 times, and then wipe it evenly with a dry cloth of the same type until the surface is dry.

• Do not scratch or hit the surface of the panel with fi ngernails or other hard objects, otherwise the surface may become
damaged. Furthermore, avoid contact with volatile substances such as insect sprays, solvents and thinner, otherwise
the quality of the surface may be adversely affected.

If the cabinet becomes dirty, wipe it with a soft, dry cloth.

• If the cabinet is particularly dirty, soak the cloth in water to which a small amount of neutral detergent has been added
and then wring the cloth dry. Use this cloth to wipe the cabinet, and then wipe it dry with a dry cloth.

• Do not allow any detergent to come into direct contact with the surface of the Plasma Display. If water droplets get
inside the unit, operating problems may result.

• Avoid contact with volatile substances such as insect sprays, solvents and thinner, otherwise the quality of the cabinet
surface may be adversely affected or the coating may peel off. Furthermore, do not leave it for long periods in contact
with articles made from rubber or PVC.

6

Accessories

Accessories Supplied

Check that you have the Accessories and items shown

Operating
Instruction book

TMME289

CD-ROM
(Operating
instructions)

AC cordClamper × 3

Remote Control Batteries

Requires two AA batteries.

1. Pull and hold the hook, then
open the battery cover.

2. Insert batteries - note correct
polarity (+ and -).

Remote Control Transmitter
N2QAYB000535

3. Replace the cover.

“AA” size

Batteries for the
Remote Control
Transmitter
(AA Size × 2)

-

+

+

-

Helpful Hint:

For frequent remote control users, replace old batteries with Alkaline batteries for longer life.

Precaution on battery use

Incorrect installation can cause battery leakage and corrosion that will damage the remote control transmitter.
Disposal of batteries should be in an environment-friendly manner.

Observe the following precautions:

1. Batteries should always be replaced as a pair. Always use new batteries when replacing the old set.

2. Do not combine a used battery with a new one.

3. Do not mix battery types (example: “Zinc Carbon” with “Alkaline”).

4. Do not attempt to charge, short-circuit, disassemble, heat or burn used batteries.

5. Battery replacement is necessary when the remote control acts sporadically or stops operating the Plasma Display.

6. Do not burn or breakup batteries.
Batteries must not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fi re or the like.

7

When using the Wall-hanging bracket (vertical)
Note:

When using the Wall-hanging bracket (vertical) (TY -WK42PV20), use the holes and to secure the
cables. If the clamper is used on the hole

, the cables may be caught by the wall-hanging bracket.

8

Video equipment connection

Connections

PC IN: PC Input Terminal

Connect to video terminal

of PC or equipment with

B(CB) and PR(CR)

Y, P
output. (see page 11)

SLOT: Terminal board (optional

accessories) insert slot
(see page 5)

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.

Terminals are on the bottom side of the Plasma Display.

AV IN (VIDEO): Composite V ideo Input Terminal (see below)
COMPONENT/RGB IN: Component/RGB Video Input

Terminal (see below)

AV IN (HDMI): HDMI Input Terminal (see page 10)
DVI-D IN: DVI-D Input Terminal (see page 10)

Connect to video equipment such as VCR or DVD player.

VIDEO and COMPONENT / RGB IN connection

Note:

Additional equipment, cables and adapter plugs shown are not supplied with this set.

L

R

AUDIO

OUT

SERIAL: Control the

Plasma Display
by connecting
to PC.
(see page 12)

RCA-BNC
Adapter plug

RCA-BNC
Adapter plug

VIDEO

OUT

VCR

Notes:

• Change the “COMPONENT/RGB-IN select” setting in the “SETUP”
menu to “COMPONENT” (when COMPONENT signal connection)
or “RGB” (when RGB signal connection).

• Accepts only RGB signals with “SYNC ON G”.

DVD Player

Y

P B

P

L

R

R

AUDIO

OUT

OUT

, Y , P B , P R

Computer RGB Camcorder

9

Connections

HDMI connection

[Pin assignments and signal names]

Pin No.

Signal Name

1

T.M.D.S Data2+
T.M.D.S Data2

2

Shield

3

T.M.D.S Data2-

4

T.M.D.S Data1+
T.M.D.S Data1

5

Shield

6

T.M.D.S Data1-

7

T.M.D.S Data0+
T.M.D.S Data0

8

Shield

9

T.M.D.S Data0-

10

T.M.D.S Clock+

Pin No.

11
12

13

14

15
16

17
18

19

Signal Name

T.M.D.S Clock
Shield

T.M.D.S Clock­CEC
Reserved

(N.C. on device)
SCL

SDA
DDC/CEC

Ground
+5V Power
Hot Plug Detect

19

18

3 1

2

4

Note:

Additional equipment and HDMI cable shown are not supplied with this set.

DVI-D IN connection

PC with DVI-D
video out

HDMI

AV OUT

DVD player

HDMI cable

Stereo mini plug (M3)

DVI-video cable (Within 5 m)

DVI-D Input Connector
Pin Layouts

1

9

17

Connection port view

Notes:

8

24

Pin No.

Signal Name

T.M.D.S. data 2-

1

T.M.D.S. data 2+

2

T.M.D.S. data 2 shield

3
4
5

16

DDC clock

6

DDC data

7
8

T.M.D.S. data 1-

9

T.M.D.S. data 1+

10

T.M.D.S. data 1 shield

11
12 24

Pin No.

Signal Name

13

+5 V DC

14

Ground

15

Hot plug detect

16

T.M.D.S. data 0-

17

T.M.D.S. data 0+

18

T.M.D.S. data 0 shield

19
20
21

T.M.D.S. clock shield

22

T.M.D.S. clock+

23

T.M.D.S. clock-

• Additional equipment and cables shown are not supplied with this set.

• Use the DVI-D cable complying with the DVI standard. Image deterioration may occur depending on the length or
the quality of the cable.

10

PC Input Terminals connection

COMPUTER

Connections

(Female)

Audio

Connect a cable which matches
the audio output terminal on the computer.

Conversion adapter
(if necessary)

Stereo mini plug (M3)

RGB

PC cable

Mini D-sub 15p

(Male)

Notes:

• With regard to the typical PC input signals that are described in the applicable input signals list, 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.

• 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. (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 when the aspect mode is set to “4:3”, and 1,024 × 768 dots
when the aspect mode is set to “FULL”. If the display resolution exceeds these maximums, it may not be possible to
show fi ne detail with suffi cient clarity.

• The PC input terminals are DDC2B-compatible. If the computer being connected is not DDC2B-compatible, you will need
to make setting changes to the computer at the time of connection.

• Some PC models cannot be connected to the set.

• There is no need to use an adapter for computers with DOS/V compatible Mini D-sub 15P terminal.

• The computer shown in the illustration is for example purposes only.

• Additional equipment and cables shown are not supplied with this set.

• Do not set the horizontal and vertical scanning frequencies for PC signals which are above or below the specifi ed
frequency range.

• Component Input is possible with the pin 1, 2, 3 of the Mini D-sub 15P Connector.

• Change the “COMPONENT/RGB-IN SELECT” setting in the “SET UP” menu to “COMPONENT”

(when COMPONENT signal connection) or “RGB” (when RGB signal connection).

Signal Names for Mini D-sub 15P Connector

Pin No.

1514131211

67839

1

10

45

2

Pin Layout for PC Input
Terminal

1
2
3
4

NC (not connected)

5

Signal Name

R (PR/CR)

G (Y)

B (PB/CB)

GND (Ground)

Pin No.

6
7
8
9

10

Signal Name

GND (Ground)
GND (Ground)
GND (Ground)

+5 V DC

GND (Ground)

Pin No.

11
12
13
14
15

Signal Name

NC (not connected)

SDA

HD/SYNC

VD

SCL

11

Connections

SERIAL Terminals connection

The SERIAL terminal is used when the Plasma Display is controlled by a computer.

COMPUTER

(Male)

6789

13452

RS-232C Straight cable

D-sub 9p

Notes:

• Use the RS-232C straight cable to connect the computer
to the Plasma Display.

• The computer shown is for example purposes only.

• Additional equipment and cables shown are not supplied
with this set.

The SERIAL terminal conforms to the RS-232C interface
specifi cation, so that the Plasma Display can be controlled
by a computer which is connected to this terminal.
The computer will require software which allows the
sending and receiving of control data which satisfi es the
conditions given below. Use a computer application such as
programming language software. Refer to the documentation
for the computer application for details.

Communication parameters

Signal level RS-232C compliant

Synchronization method Asynchronous

Baud rate 9600 bps

Parity None

Character length 8 bits

Stop bit 1 bit

Flow control -

Basic format for control data

The transmission of control data from the computer starts with
a STX signal, followed by the command, the parameters, and
lastly an ETX signal in that order. If there are no parameters,
then the parameter signal does not need to be sent.

STX C1 C2 C3 P1 P2 P3 P4: P5 ETX

Start
(02h)

3-character

Colon Parameter(s)

command (3 bytes)

(1 - 5 bytes)

End
(03h)

Notes:

• If multiple commands are transmitted, be sure to wait for
the response for the fi rst command to come from this unit
before sending the next command.

• If an incorrect command is sent by mistake, this unit will
send an “ER401” command back to the computer.

• S1A and S1B of Command IMS are available only when a
dual input terminal board is attached.

Pin layout for SERIAL Terminal

(Female)

Signal names for D-sub 9P connector

Pin No.

2
3
5

4

6

•

7
8

1

9

•

Details

R X D
T X D

GND

Non use

(Shorted in this set)

NC

These signal names are those of computer specifi cations.

Command

Command Parameter Control details
PON None Power ON
POF None Power OFF
AVL ** Volume 00 - 63
AMT 0 Audio MUTE OFF

1 Audio MUTE ON

IMS None

SL1
S1A
S1B
VD1
YP1

Input select (toggle)
SLOT input (SLOT INPUT)
SLOT input (SLOT INPUT A)
SLOT input (SLOT INPUT B)
VIDEO input (VIDEO)
COMPONENT/RGB IN input

(COMPONENT)
HM1
DV1
PC1

DAM None

ZOOM
FULL
JUST
NORM
SJST
SNOM
SFUL
ZOM2

HDMI input (HDMI)

DVI-D IN input (DVI)

PC IN input (PC)

Screen mode select (toggle)

ZOOM (For Video/SD/PC signal)

FULL

JUST (For Video/SD signal)

4:3 (For Video/SD/PC signal)

JUST (For HD signal)

4:3 (For HD signal)

H-FILL (For HD signal)

ZOOM (For HD signal)

With the power off, this display responds to PON command only .

12

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.

Press the Power switch on the Plasma Display to turn the
set on: Power-On.

Power Indicator: Green

INPUT MENU ENTER/+/VOL-/

Power Indicator

Remote Control Sensor

Press the button on the remote control to turn the Plasma Display off.

Power Indicator: Red (standby)

Press the button on the remote control to turn the Plasma Display on.

Power Indicator: Green

Turn the power to the Plasma Display off by pressing the switch on the unit,
when the Plasma Display is on or in standby mode.

Note:

During operation of the power management function, the power indicator turns
orange in the power off state.

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

1

Select the language.

2

Set.

OSD LANGUAGE

English (UK)

Deutsch
Français

Italiano

Español

ENGLISH (US)

Русский

PRESENT TIME SETUP

1

Select “DAY” or “PRESENT TIME OF DAY”.

2

Setup “DAY” or “PRESENT TIME OF DAY”.

1

Select “SET”.

2

Set.

PRESENT TIME SETUP

PRESENT TIME OF DAY MON 99:99

SET
DAY
PRESENT TIME OF DAY

PRESENT TIME SETUP

PRESENT TIME OF DAY MON 99:99

SET
DAY
PRESENT TIME OF DAY

DISPLAY ORIENTATION

1

For vertical installation, select “PORTRAIT”.

DISPLAY ORIENTATION

2

Set.

LANDSCAPE

PORTRAIT

Notes:

• Once the items are set, the screens won't be displayed when switching on the unit next time.

• After the setting, the items can be changed in the following menus.
OSD LANGUAGE
PRESENT TIME SETUP
DISPLAY ORIENTATION

SET SELECT

MON
99:99

TUE

10:00

From the second time on, the below screen is displayed for a while (setting condition is an example).

PC

FULL

NANODRIFT

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INPUT MENU ENTER/ + / VOL - /

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:

PC COMPONENT* DVI

VIDEO: Video input terminal in AV IN (VIDEO).
COMPONENT*:
HDMI: HDMI input terminal in AV IN (HDMI).
DVI: DVI input terminal in DVI-D IN.
PC: PC input terminal in PC IN.
* “COMPONENT” may be displayed as “RGB” depending on the setting

of “COMPONENT/RGB-IN SELECT”.

Component or RGB input terminal in COMPONENT/RGB IN.

HDMIVIDEO

When an optional Terminal Board is installed:

PC VIDEO HDMI DVICOMPONENTSLOT INPUT

SLOT INPUT: Input terminal in Terminal Board

Note:

When a Terminal Board incompatible with the Plasma Display is
installed, “NON-COMPATIBLE FUNCTION BOARD” is displayed.

When a Terminal Board with dual input terminals is installed:

SLOT INPUT A, SLOT INPUT B: Dual input terminal in Terminal Board.

Notes:

• Selecting is also possible by pressing the INPUT button on the unit.

• Outputs the sound as set in “Audio input select” in the Options menu.

• Select to match the signals from the source connected to the component/RGB input
terminals.

• Image retention (image lag) may occur on the plasma display panel when a still picture
is kept on the panel for an extended period. The function that darkens the screen slightly
is activated to prevent image retention, but this function is not the perfect solution to
image retention.

PC

SLOT INPUT A

SLOT INPUT B

VIDEO HDMI DVICOMPONENT

INPUT MENU ENTER/+/VOL-/

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INPUT MENU ENTER/

+

/VOL-/

Basic Controls

Main Unit

Remote control sensor

Main Power On / Off Switch

Power Indicator

The Power Indicator will light.

• Power-OFF .... Indic ator no t illum inated (The u nit wil l

still consume some power as long as the
power cord is still inserted into the wall
outlet.)

• Standby ........Red

Orange (When “Slot power” is set to
“On”.)
Orange (Depending on the type of the
function board installed, when the power
is supplied to the slot)

• Power-ON ......Green

• PC POWER MANAGEMENT (DPMS)

....................... Orange (With PC input signal.)

• DVI-D POWER MANAGEMENT

.......................Orange (With DVI input signal.)

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 18)

Enter / Aspect button

(see page 18)

MENU Screen ON / OFF

Each time the MENU button is pressed, the menu screen
will switch.

Normal Viewing PICTURE SET UP

SOUND POS. /SIZE

INPUT button (Input signal selection)

(see page 15)

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Remote Control Transmitter

ACTION button

Press to make selections.

ASPECT button

Press to adjust the aspect.

Standby (ON / OFF) button

The Plasma Display must fi rst 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. Press
it again to turn the Plasma Display Off to
Standby mode.

POS. /SIZE button

Basic Controls

OFF TIMER button

The Plasma Display can be preset to switch to stand­by after a fi xed period. The setting changes to 30
minutes, 60 minutes, 90 minutes and 0 minutes (off
timer cancelled) each time the button is pressed.

30 60

0

When three minutes remain, “OFF TIMER 3” will fl ash.
The off timer is cancelled if a power interruption
occurs.

AUTO SETUP button

Automatically adjusts the position/
size of the screen.

SET UP button

90

PICTURE button

Sound mute On / Off

Press this button to mute the sound.
Press again to reactivate sound.
Sound is also reactivated when power is
turned off or volume level is changed.

N button

POSITION buttons

INPUT button

Press to select input signal sequentially.
(see page 15)

SOUND button

Volume Adjustment

Press the Volume Up “+” or Down “–”
button to increase or decrease the
sound volume level.

R button (see page 18)
Press the R button to return to
previous menu screen.

RECALL button

Press the “RECALL” button to display
the current system status.

Input label

1

Aspect mode

2

Audio input
NANODRIFT SAVER operating

Off timer

3

The off timer indicator is displayed only
when the off timer has been set.

Clock display

4

PC

♪ COMPONENT

NANODRIFT

10:00

4

OFF TIMER 90

1

4:3

2

3

Digital Zoom

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On-Screen Menu Displays

Remote Control Unit

Display the menu screen.

1

Select the item.

2

PICTURE

NORMAL

NORMALIZE

PICTURE MENU
PICTURE
BRIGHTNESS
COLOR
TINT
SHARPNESS
COLOR TEMP
COLOR MANAGEMENT

ADVANCED SETTINGS

Set.

3

Exit the menu.

4

STANDARD

25

0
0
0
5

NORMAL

OFF

( Example:

PICTURE menu)

Press to select.
(Example: PICTURE menu)

Select.

Set

.

Press.
Press

to return to the previous menu.

Press several times.

MENU

Each time the MENU button is pressed, the
menu screen will switch.

Normal Viewing PICTURE

SOUND POS. /SIZE

SET UP

Select.
Press.

Set.
Press.

Press several times.

MENU

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On-Screen Menu Displays

Overview

Note: Menu that cannot be adjusted is grayout. Adjustable menu changes depending on signal, input and menu setting.

POS. /SIZE

NORMAL

NORMALIZE

AUTO SETUP

H-POS
H-SIZE
V-POS

V-SIZE
DOT CLOCK
CLOCK PHASE
CLAMP POSITION
OVER SCAN

PICTURE

NORMAL

NORMALIZE

PICTURE MENU
PICTURE
BRIGHTNESS
COLOR
TINT
SHARPNESS
COLOR TEMP
COLOR MANAGEMENT

ADVANCED SETTINGS

ADVANCED SETTINGS

NORMAL

NORMALIZE

BLACK EXTENSION
INPUT LEVEL
GAMMA
AGC
W/B HIGH R
W/B HIGH G
W/B HIGH B
W/B LOW R
W/B LOW G
W/B LOW B

SOUND

NORMAL

NORMALIZE

AUDIO MENU
BASS
TREBLE
BALANCE

SDI SOUND OUTPUT

LEFT CHANNEL
RIGHT CHANNEL
SOUND OUT
LEVEL METER

0
0
0
0
0
0
0

OFF

STANDARD

25

0
0
0
5

NORMAL

OFF

0
0

2.2

OFF
0
0
0
0
0
0

STANDARD
0
0
0

CHANNEL 1
CHANNEL 1

OFF

OFF

RGB
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF

LANDSCAPE

1/2

)

2/2 SET UP

SIGNAL

3D Y/C FILTER (NTSC)
COLOR SYSTEM
3 : 2 PULLDOWN
NOISE REDUCTION

SCREENSAVER

PRESENT TIME OF DAY 99:99

START
FUNCTION
MODE

EXTENDED LIFE SETTINGS

EXPRESS SETTINGS

CUSTOM SETTINGS

[

VIDEO

ON

AUTO

OFF
OFF

SCROLLING BAR ONLY

OFF

RESET

]

SET UP

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
OSD LANGUAGE ENGLISH (US

MULTI DISPLAY SETUP

SET UP TIMER

PRESENT TIME SETUP

DISPLAY ORIENTATION

INPUT LABEL

MULTI DISPLA Y SETUP

MULTI DISPLAY SETUP
HORIZONTAL SCALE
VERTICAL SCALE
SEAM HIDES VIDEO
LOCATION
AI-SYNCHRONIZATION

SET UP TIMER

PRESENT TIME OF DAY 99:99

POWER ON FUNCTION
POWER ON TIME
POWER OFF FUNCTION
POWER OFF TIME

PRESENT TIME SETUP

PRESENT TIME OF DAY MON 99:99

SET
DAY
PRESENT TIME OF DAY

OFF

OFF

OFF

OFF
0:00
OFF
0:00

MON
99:99

SLOT INPUT
VIDEO
COMPONENT
HDMI
DVI
PC

× 2
× 2

A1

SLOT INPUT

VIDEO

COMPONENT

HDMI

DVI
PC

1/2

2/2

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Specifi cations

TH-42PH20U TH-50PH20U

Power Source
Power Consumption

Rated Power
Consumption

On mode Average Power

Consumption
Stand-by condition
Power off condition

Plasma Display panel

Screen size

(No.of pixels)

Operating condition

Temperature

Humidity

Applicable signals

Color System

Scanning format

PC signals

Connection terminals

AV IN

COMPONENT/RGB IN

DVI-D IN

PC IN

Dimensions (W × H × D)
Mass (weight)

main unit only
with speakers

AUDIO L-R

AUDIO L-R

SERIAL

EXT SP

VIDEO

HDMI

Y/G

P

B/CB/B

P

R/CR/R

AUDIO

AUDIO

∗

Save OFF 0.9 W, Save ON 0.4 W Save OFF 0.9 W, Save ON 0.4 W

Drive method : AC type 42-inch,

36.2” (921 mm) (W) × 20.4” (518 mm) (H)
× 41.6” (1,057 mm) (diagonal)

786,432 (1,024 (W) × 768 (H))

32 °F - 104 °F (0 °C - 40 °C) 32 °F - 104 °F (0 °C - 40 °C)

NTSC, PAL, PAL60, SECAM, Modifi ed NTSC
525 (480) / 60i · 60p, 625 (575) / 50i · 50p, 750 (720) / 60p · 50p, 1125 (1080) / 60i · 60p · 50i · 50p

· 24p · 25p · 30p · 24sF, 1250 (1080) / 50i

BNC
RCA Pin jack × 2

BNC
BNC
BNC
RCA Pin jack × 2

DVI-D 24 Pin
Content Protection
Stereo mini jack (M3) × 1
High-Density Mini D-sub 15 Pin

Stereo mini jack (M3) × 1
External Control Terminal
D-sub 9 Pin RS-232C compatible
Speaker Terminal 6 Ω, 16 W [8 W + 8 W] (10 % THD)

40.2” (1,020 mm) × 24.1” (610 mm) × 3.5” (89 mm) 47.7” (1,210 mm) × 28.5” (724 mm) × 3.5” (89 mm)

290 W 350 W

160 W 195 W

0.2 W 0.2 W

16:9 aspect ratio

[3,072 × 768 dots]

20 % - 80 % 20 % - 80 %

approx. 55.2 lbs approx. 72.8 lbs
approx. 64.0 lbs approx. 83.8 lbs

∗ Based on IEC 62087 Ed.2 section 11.6.1 measurement method.

Note:

Design and specifi cations are subject to change without notice. Mass and dimensions shown are approximate.

110 - 127 V AC, 50/60 Hz

Drive method : AC type 50-inch,

16:9 aspect ratio

43.5” (1,105 mm) (W) × 24.4” (622 mm) (H)
× 49.9” (1,268 mm) (diagonal)
786,432 (1,024 (W) × 768 (H))

[3,072 × 768 dots]

VGA, SVGA, XGA

SXGA, UXGA ···· (compressed)

Horizontal scanning frequency 15 - 110 kHz

Vertical scanning frequency 48 - 120 Hz

1.0 Vp-p (75 Ω)

0.5 Vrms

TYPE A Connector

with sync 1.0 Vp-p (75 Ω)

0.7 Vp-p (75 Ω)

0.7 Vp-p (75 Ω)

0.5 Vrms
Compliance with DVI Revision 1.0
Compatible with HDCP 1.1

0.5 Vrms
Y or G with sync 1.0 Vp-p (75 Ω)
Y or G without sync 0.7 Vp-p (75 Ω)
P

/B: 0.7 Vp-p (75 Ω)

B/CB

P

/R: 0.7 Vp-p (75 Ω)

R/CR

HD/VD: 1.0 - 5.0 Vp-p (high impedance)

0.5 Vrms

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(for the U.S.A and Puerto Rico)

Panasonic Professional Display Company
Unit of Panasonic Corporation of
North America

One Panasonic Way 1F-10
Secaucus, NJ 07094

Panasonic Professional Flat Panel Display

Panasonic Professional Display Company. (referred to
as “the Warrantor”) will repair this product and all
included accessories with new or refurbished parts,
free of charge in the USA or Puerto Rico, of the
original purchase in the event of a defect in materials or
workmanship as follows:

Models or Parts

Professional Flat
Panel Display

On-site or carry-in service in the USA and Puerto Rico
may be obtained during the warranty period by contacting
Panasonic Professional Display Company Service toll free
at 1-800-973-4390.

Part

Warranty

2 Years 2 Years

Limited Warranty

Labor

Warranty

antenna, inadequate signal pickup, maladjustment of
consumer controls, improper operation, power line surge,
improper voltage supply, lighting damage, or service by
anyone other than an authorized repair facility, or
damage that is attributable to acts of God.

LIMITS AND EXCLUSIONS

There are no express warranties except as listed above.

THE WARRANTOR SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR
INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES
(INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITION, DAMAGE
TO DISCS) RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS
PRODUCT, OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF
THE WARRANTY. ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED
WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES
OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR
PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED TO THE
APPLICABLE WARRANTY PERIOD SET FORTH
ABOVE.

This warranty is extended only to the original purchaser
and is non transferable. A purchase receipt or other
proof of date of original purchase will be required before
warranty service is rendered.

This warranty only covers failures due to defects in
materials or workmanship, which occur during normal
use. The warranty does not cover damage which occur
in shipment, or failures which are caused by products
not supplied by the warrantor, or failures which result
from improper installation, set-up adjustments, improper

In the USA and Puerto Rico

FOR SERVICE

CALL TOLL FREE

1-800-973-4390

Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation
of incidental or consequential damages, or limitations
on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above
exclusions or limitations may nor apply to you. This
warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may
other rights, which vary from state to state.

If you have a problem with this product that is not
handled to your satisfaction, then write the Consumer
Affairs Department at the Company address indicated
above.

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Panasonic Canada Inc.

5770 Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario L4W 2T3

LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT

(for Canada)

Panasonic Canada Inc. (also known as PCI) warrants this product to be free of
defects in material and workmanship under normal use during the applicable
warranty coverage period described below. PCI agrees to repair, or at its option,
exchange, any part that becomes defective. However, the product must be
purchased and serviced in Canada. The product or part that shows evidence of
defect must be delivered prepaid or carried in to an authorized Panasonic Broadcast
Service Center. This warranty does not cover shipping costs.

The warranty coverage period is one year for both parts and labour beginning with
the date of original end user purchase, subject to the exceptions as stated below.
Repaired or replacement parts supplied during the warranty coverage period carry
the unexpired portion of the original warranty coverage period. Proof of product
purchase is a condition of warranty service. The owner must produce the product
purchase receipt or other satisfactory evidence of date of original purchase.

This warranty does not apply to external appearance items, such as handles, knobs,
safety windows, etc. This warranty does not apply to any part, or parts, of the
product, installed, altered, repaired or misused in any way that, in the opinion of PCI,
affects the reliability of or detracts from the performance of the product.

For products requiring routine preventive maintenance, that maintenance must be
performed in order to maintain warranty coverage.

Serial numbers that have been altered, defaced or removed void this warranty. This
warranty does not cover replacements or repairs necessitated by loss or damage
resulting from any cause beyond the control of PCI.

Marking or retained images (sometimes called “burn-in”) resulting from the display of
fixed images on video display products are not defects and are not covered under
this warranty.

THIS EXPRESS, LIMITED WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER
WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED
WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
PURPOSE. IN NO EVENT WILL PANASONIC CANADA INC. BE LIABLE FOR
ANY SPECIAL, INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.

In certain instances, some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of
incidental or consequential damages, or the exclusion of implied warranties, so the
above limitations and exclusions may not be applicable.

WARRANTY COVERAGE PERIOD EXCEPTIONS

Item

Video Tape

P2/SD Cards
Video Heads

D5 Video heads

Maintenance Items
Colour Camera CCD

Imaging Block
BT-H Series LCD Monitors
* DLP™ Projectors

* LCD Projectors above

2,500 ANSI Lumens

* LCD Projectors below

2,500 ANSI Lumens

Projector Lamps

103 inch Plasma displays
Hard Drive Disk Unit

• Dust, smoke, rental/staging environment and twenty-four/seven operation,
dramatically decreases the interval between performances of routine preventive
maintenance required to maintain this warranty coverage.

Warranty Service

If the product needs to be shipped for service, carefully pack (preferably in the
original carton) and enclose a letter, detailing the complaint. Send prepaid and
adequately insured to the local authorized Panasonic Service Centre in your
area or to Panasonic Technical Support and Product Services Department, 5770
Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario, L4W 2T3. Shipping to the latter location
requires a return authorization before shipment. No liability is assumed for loss
or damage to the product while in transit.

Parts

30 days—Replacement only
(content not covered)

(Content not covered)
1 year or 2,000 hrs. (prorated)

Whichever comes first
1 year or

1,0

00 hrs.

Whichever comes first
90 days
2 years

2 years
3 years or 17,000 hrs.

Whichever comes first
3 years or 2,500 hrs.

Whichever comes first
3 years or 1,500 hrs.

Whichever comes first
50% of the rated lamp life or 1 year.

Whichever comes first
3 year (burn-in not covered)
1 year plus balance (if any) of

the original Manufacturer’s
Limited Warranty.
(Content not covered)

Labour

N/A

N/A
1 year or 2,000 hrs.

Whichever comes first
1 year or 1,000 hrs.

Whichever comes first
90 days
1 year

1 year
3 years or 17,000 hrs.

Whichever comes first
3 years or 2,500 hrs.

Whichever comes first.
3 years or 1,500 hrs.

Whichever comes first
50% of the rated lamp life or 1 year.

Whichever comes first.
3 year
1 year

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Note

Customer’s Record

The model number and serial number of this product can be found on its back cover. You should note this serial number in
the space provided below and retain this book, plus your purchase receipt, as a permanent record of your purchase to aid in
identification in the event of theft or loss, and for Warranty Service purposes.

Model Number Serial Number

© Panasonic Corporation 2010

Panasonic Professional Display Company

Unit of Panasonic Corporation of North America

Executive Office :

One Panasonic Way 1F-10, Secaucus, NJ 07094

Panasonic Canada Inc.

5770 Ambler Drive
Mississauga, Ontario
L4W 2T3

Printed in U.S.A.