Panasonic TH-42PHD5 User Manual

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PLASMA DISPLAY
High Definition Plasma Display
Operating Instructions
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TH-42PHD5
Model No.
TH-50PHD5
Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read these instructions completely . Please keep this manual for future reference.
English
TQBC0456-1
WARNING
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 qualified service personnel.
The lightning flash with arrow-head within a triangle is intended to tell the user that parts inside the product are a risk of electric shock to persons.
WARNING: To prevent damage which may result in fire or shock hazard, do not expose this appliance to
rain or moisture. Do not place containers with water (flower 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
qualified 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 fit a grounding-type power outlet. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact an electrician. Do not defeat the purpose of the grounding plug.
The exclamation point within a triangle is intended to tell the user that important operating and servicing instructions are in the papers with the appliance.
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Important Safety Instructions

1) Read these instructions. All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the appliance is operated.
2) Keep these instructions. The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference.
3) Heed all warnings. All warnings on the appliance and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.
4) Follow all instructions. All operating and use instructions should be followed.
5) Do not use this apparatus near water. For example, near a bathtub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, and the like.
6) Clean only with dry cloth. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a dry cloth for cleaning.
7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturers instructions. Slots and Openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating. The openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface.
8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. This product should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturers instructions have been adhered to.
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 fit 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 specified by the Manufacturer.
12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified 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. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the appliance and cart combination to overturn.
13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time. This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power-line surges.
14) Refer all servicing to qualified 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.
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Dear Panasonic Customer
Welcome to the Panasonic family of customers. We hope that you will have many years of enjoyment from your new High Definition Plasma Display. To obtain maximum benefit fr om your set, please r ead these Instructions before making any adjustments, and retain them for future reference. Retain your purchase receipt also, and note down the model number and serial number of your set in the space provided on the rear cover of these instructions.

Table of Contents

Important Safety Instructions .......................................3
FCC STATEMENT ...........................................................5
Safety Precautions.........................................................6
Accessories ....................................................................8
Accessories Supplied....................................................8
Optional Accessories ....................................................8
Remote Control Batteries..............................................9
Basic Controls..............................................................10
Connections ................................................................. 11
Speakers connection ..................................................12
AV Input Terminals connection ....................................12
AV Input connection ....................................................13
Video Out ....................................................................13
COMPONENT/RGB Input connection..................................
PC Input Terminals connection ...................................15
SERIAL Terminals connection.....................................17
Power ON/OFF and Input Signal Selection................ 18
AC cord conncection..................................................18
Power ON/OFF ...........................................................18
Select the Input Signal ................................................19
Selecting the ON-Screen Menu Language .................19
On-Screen Menu Display from Remote Control........20
ASPECT Controls.........................................................22
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Adjusting PICTURE POSITION/SIZE ..........................24
SOUND Adjustment .....................................................26
MUTE..........................................................................26
SURROUND Controls ..................................................27
PICTURE Adjustments.................................................28
ADVANCED SETTINGS .............................................29
SET UP TIMER ..............................................................30
PRESENT TIME OF DAY Set .....................................30
TIMER Set ..................................................................31
SCREENSAVER (For preventing after-images) .........32
Setup of SCREENSAVER Time..................................33
SIDE BAR ADJUST ....................................................33
SET UP for Input Signals.............................................34
COMPONENT/RGB/ IN SELECT ...............................34
3D Y/C FILTER – For NTSC Video images ................34
COLOR SYSTEM / Panasonic AUTO.........................35
3:2 PULLDOWN..........................................................35
SYNC ..........................................................................36
H-FREQ. (kHz)/V-FREQ. (Hz) ....................................36
Troubleshooting...........................................................37
Specifications...............................................................38
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FCC STATEMENT

FCC STATEMENT
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.
FCC CAUTION: Pursuant to 47CFR, Part 15.21 of the FCC rules, any changes or modifications to this monitor not expressly approved by Matsushita Electric Corporation of America could cause harmful interference and would void the user’s authority to operate this device.
Attach the ferrite core:
The ferrite cores provided as a supplied accessory must be used when connecting this Plasma Display to video equipment. (see page 15, 16, 17)
FCC CAUTION: To assure continued compliance and possible undesirable interference, the provided ferrite cores must be used when connecting this plasma display to video equipment; and maintain at least 40cm spacing to other peripheral devices. Refer to instructions on pages 16, and 17.
CANADIAN NOTICE:
This Class A 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 after­image to remain on the High Definition 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 Computer, USA.
S-VGA is a registered trademark 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.
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Safety Precautions

WARNING
Set up
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 fire
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 fire or damage to the Plasma Display.
If using the pedestal (optional accessory), leave a space of 3 15/16” (10 cm) or more at the top, left and right, 2 3/8” cm) or more at the bottom, and 2 3/4 (7 cm) or more at the rear. If using some other setting-up method, leave a space of 3 15/16 (10 cm) or more at the top, bottom, left and right, and 3/4 (1.9 cm) or more at the rear.
Avoid installing this product near electronic equipment that is easy to receive electromagnetic waves.
It may cause interference in image, sound, etc. In particular, keep video equipment away from this product.
AC Power Supply Cord
The Plasma Display is designed to operate on 120 V AC, 50/60 Hz.
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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 fire. 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 modifications, 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 fire 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 fire 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 fire. Contact an Authorized Service Center for any repairs that need to be made.
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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.
(All of the following accessories are manufactured by Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.)
Speakers
Pedestal
Wall stand
Mobile stand
Ceiling unit
Wall-habging bracket (vertical)
Wall-hanging bracket (angled)
Wall-hanging bracket (Drawer type)
Wall-hanging bracket for PDP with PC
RGB(digital) Terminal Board
Always be sure to ask a qualified technician to carry out set-up.
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.
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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 fire 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 fire. Unplug
the cord from the wall outlet and clean it with a dry cloth.
Cleaning and 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, soak a soft, lint-free cloth in a weak detergent solution and then wring the cloth to
remove excess liquid. Use this cloth to wipe the surface of the display panel, 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 fingernails or other hard objects. 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 a weak detergent solution 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.
Note:
Do not allow a still picture to be displayed for an extended period, as this can cause a permanent after-image to remain on the Plasma Display. Examples of still pictures include logos, video games, computer images, teletext and images displayed in 4:3 mode.
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INPUT
SURROUND
VOL
NR
PICTURE
SET UP
SOUND
PICTURE POS. /SIZE
ASPECT
OFF TIMER
PC
PLASMA DISPLAY
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Remote Control Batteries

Requires two AA batteries.
1. Turn the transmitter face down.
Press and slide off the battery cover.
2. Install the batteries as shown in the battery compartment. (Polarity + or – must match the markings in the compartment.)
Two "AA" size
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Basic Controls

R - STANDBY G POWER ON
TH-50PHD5
Main POWER ON/OFF Switch
Power Indicator
The Power Indicator will light.
POWER-OFFIndicator not illuminated
(The unit will still consume some power as long as the power cord is inserted into the wall outlet.)
STAND-BY
POWER-ON.....Green
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Red
(VIDEO (S VIDEO), COMPONENT/RGB and PC Mode Selection)
Press VIDEO (S VIDEO), and PC input signal modes sequentially. (see page 19)
STAND-BY (ON/OFF) button
The Plasma Display must first be plugged into the wall outlet and turned on at the power switch (see page 18). Press this button to turn the Plasma Display ON, from ST AND­BY mode. Press it again to turn the Plasma Display OFF to ST AND-BY mode.
STATUS button
Press the STATUS button to display the current system status.
VIDEO
NORMAL
OFF TIMER 90
1 2
3
1 VIDEO (S VIDEO),
COMPONENT/RGB, PC mode
NR
2 ASPECT mode (see page 22) 3 OFF TIMER The OFF TIMER indicator is displayed only when the off timer has been set.
N button
(see page 25, 26, 28, 29)
PICTURE
PICTURE button
(see page 28)
PICTURE
POS. /SIZE
PICTURE POS./SIZE button
(see page 24)
PC
PC button
Press the PC mode selection button to select the PC mode. This button is used to switch directly to PC mode.
The Plasma Display can be preset to switch to stand-by after a fixed period. The
OFF TIMER button
setting changes to 30 minutes, 60 minutes, 90 minutes and 0 minutes (off timer cancelled) each time the button is pressed.
When three minutes remain, Off timer 3 will flash. The off timer is cancelled if a power interruption occurs.
INPUT
INPUT button
the INPUT button to select
COMPONENT/
SURROUND button
(see page 27)
INPUT
SURROUND
VOL
SOUND
SET UP
ASPECT
OFF TIMER
VOL
+
VOLUME Adjustment
Press the Volume Up “+” or Down “–” button to increase or decrease the
RGB
sound volume level.
INPUT button (VIDEO (S VIDEO), COMPONENT/ RGB and PC Mode Selection)
Press to select VIDEO (S VIDEO), COMPONENT/RGB and PC input signal modes sequentially. (see page 19)
Sound mute On/Off (see page 26)
VOLUME Adjustment
Press the Volume Up + or Down “–” button to increase or decrease
the sound volume level.
R button (see page 21)
ACTION button
Press to make selections
POSITION buttons SET UP button (see page 20)
SOUND button (see page 26)
ASPECT button
Press to adjust the aspect. (see page 22)
30 60
90
0
10
RL
AUDIO
IN
S VIDEOINVIDEO
AUDIO
RL
IN
AUDIO
HD
VD
PR/CR/R
PB/CB/B Y/G
COMPONENT/RGB INAV
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Connections

Speakers connection

When connecting the speakers, be sure to use only the optional accessory speakers. Refer to the speakers Installation Manual for details on speaker installation.
Speakers (Optional accessories)
1
2
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AV Input Terminals connection

Connect the signal source equipment (see page 14 to 17). (Example) When connecting an S VIDEO VCR
(S VIDEO VCR)
2×RCA audio
cables
AUDIO
Audio input to
L/R sockets
Audio
OUT
RL
Video
OUT
S VIDEO
OUT
S VIDEO
Video input to
S VIDEO
socket
2
S VIDEO 4 pin socket
Luminance earth
Luminance in
Chrominance earth
Chrominance in
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RL
AUDIO
IN
S VIDEOINVIDEO
IN
AV
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