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 manufacturer’s 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 manufacturer’s 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.

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Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple Computer, USA.

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S-VGA is a registered trademark of the Video Electronics Standard Association.

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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.

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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

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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.

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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.

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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

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plate is loose, they should not be used.

Do not handle the power cord plug with wet hands.

Doing so may cause electric shocks.

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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

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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

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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

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Pedestal

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Wall stand

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Mobile stand

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Ceiling unit

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Wall-habging bracket (vertical)

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Wall-hanging bracket (angled)

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Wall-hanging bracket (Drawer type)

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Wall-hanging bracket for PDP with PC

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RGB(digital) Terminal Board

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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

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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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TY-SP42PWD3W or TY-SP42P5W-K(TH-42PHD5)
TY-SP50PHD3W or TY-SP50P5W-K(TH-50PHD5)
TY-ST05-K
TY-ST42PW1
TY-ST42PF3
TY-CE42PS1
TY-WK42PV1
TY-WK42PR1
TY-WK42DR1
TY-WK42PRE1
TY-42TM4D

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.

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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.

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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.

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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

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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

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(The unit will still consume some power
as long as the power cord is inserted
into the wall outlet.)

STAND-BY

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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 speaker’s Installation Manual for details on speaker installation.

Speakers (Optional accessories)

1

2

1

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

12

RL

AUDIO

IN

S VIDEOINVIDEO

IN

AV

AV Input connection

VIDEO signal connection

Connections

Audio

OUT

RL

Audio

OUT

RL

Video

OUT

Video

OUT

VIDEO

RCA-BNC video cable
AUDIO
2×RCA audio cables

VIDEO
RCA video cable

AUDIO
2×RCA audio cables

Video input to
BNC socket

Audio input to
L/R sockets

Video input to
BNC socket

RCA-BNC adapter plug

Audio input to L/R sockets

S VIDEO

IN

VIDEO

OUT

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Connections

COMPONENT/RGB Input connection

Component signals (Y, PB, PR) connection

(DVD Player)

Y

P

Y, PB, P

B

P

R

3×RCA
video cables

R

RCA-BNC
adaptor plug

L

R

AUDIO

2×RCA
audio cables

RL

A

U

D

IO

V

D

COMPONENT/RGB IN

P

P

R

B

/C

/C

R

H

/R

D

Y

B

/G

/B

Notes:

(1) Change the “COMPONENT/RGB-IN” setting in the “SET UP” menu to “COMPONENT”. (see page 34)
(2) Additional equipment, cables and adaptor plugs shown are not supplied with this set.

RGB signal (R, G, B, HD, VD) connection

Example of input signal source

HDTV-compatible VCR

RGB camera

Computer

5×BNC
RGB cables

AUDIO

2×RCA audio cables

VD

RGB input to
R, G, B, HD, VD
sockets

Audio input to
L/R sockets

RL

AUDIO

RCA-BNC
adaptor-plug

PR/CR/R

HD

VD

COMPONENT/RGB IN

PB/CB/B

Y/G

HD

R

B

G

Notes:

(1) Change the “COMPONENT/RGB-IN” setting in the “SET UP” menu to “RGB”. (see page 34)
(2) Additional equipment, cables and adaptor plugs shown are not supplied with this set.

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PC Input Terminals connection

COMPUTER

POWER /

R - STANDBY
G POWER ON

Conversion adapter
(if necessary)

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

Less than

15

3"

/

16

(10 cm)

Ferrite core (small size)

(supplied)

Audio

Connections

AUDIO

PC IN

INPUT

–

VOL

+

Ferrite core (large size)
(supplied)

RGB

PC cable

Less than

15

3"

/

16

(10 cm)

D-sub 15p

Stereo plug

Installing the ferrite core (Small size)

1

2

3

Open

Pull back the tabs
(in two places)

Press the cable
through and close

Installing the ferrite core (Large size)

1

2

3

Open

Pull back the tabs
(in two places)

Press the cable
through and close

Notes:

(1) Computer signals which can be input are those with a horizontal scanning frequency of 15.6 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.)

(2) The display resolution is a maximum of 768 × 768 dots (TH-42PHD5) / 1,024 × 768 dots (TH-50PHD5) when the aspect

mode is set to “NORMAL”, and 1,024 × 768 dots (TH-42PHD5) / 1,366 × 768 dots (TH-50PHD5) when the aspect mode
is set to “FULL”. If the display resolution exceeds these maximums, it may not be possible to show fine detail with
sufficient clarity.

(3) The PC input terminals are DDC1/2B-compatible. If the computer being connected is not DDC1/2B-compatible, you will

need to make setting changes to the computer at the time of connection.
(4) Some PC models cannot be connected to the set.
(5) There is no need to use an adapter for computers with DOS/V compatible D-sub 15P terminal.
(6) The computer shown in the illustration is for example purposes only.
(7) Additional equipment and cables shown are not supplied with this set.
(8) Do not set the horizontal and vertical scanning frequencies for PC signals which are above or below the specified

frequency range.

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Connections

Signal Names for D-sub 15P Connector

Pin No.

1514131211

67839

1

2

Pin layout for PC input
terminal

VIDEO/COMPONENT/RGB/PC/DVI input signals

RL

AUDIO

IN

VIDEO input

1 NTSC 15.734 59.95
2 PAL 15.625 50
3 PAL60 15.734 59.95
4 SECAM 15.625 50
5 Modified NTSC 15.734 59.95

10

45

S VIDEO

IN

VIDEO input

signal name

VIDEO

IN

1
2
3
4
5

RL

VIDEO

OUT

frequency(kHz) frequency(Hz)

Signal Name

R
G

B
GND (Ground)
GND (Ground)

HD

AUDIO

horizontal vertical

VD

COMPONENT/RGB INAV

COMPONENT/RGB input PC RGB input

PR/CR/R

Pin No.

6
7
8
9

10

P

B/CB

Signal Name
GND (Ground)
GND (Ground)
GND (Ground)

NC (not connected)

GND (Ground)

/B Y/G

Mark:

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By installing the RGB(digital)Terminal
Board(TY-42TM4D) to this set the PC
input signal can be displayed.

Pin No.

11
12
13
14
15

AUDIO

Signal Name

GND (Ground)

SDA

HD/SYNC

VD

SCL

SERIALPC IN

COMPONENT/RGB/PC/DVI input

signal name

1 525 (480) /60i 15.734 59.94
2 625 (575) /50i 15.625 50
3 525 (480) /60p 31.468 59.94
4 625 (575) /50p 31.25 50
5 750 (720) /60p 45 60
6 1,125 (1,080) /60i 33.75 60
7 1,125 (1,080) /50i 28.125 50
8 1,125 (1,080) /24p 27 24

9 1,125 (1,080) /24sF 27 48
10 640 × 400 @70 31.5 70
11 640 × 480 @60 31.5 59.94
12 Macintosh13” (640 × 480) 35 67
13 640 × 480 @75 37.5 75
14 852 × 480 @60 31.7 60
15 800 × 600 @60 37.9 60
16 800 × 600 @75 46.9 75
17 800 × 600 @85 53.7 85
18 Macintosh16” (832 × 624) 49.7 75
19 1,024 × 768 @60 48.4 60
20 1,024 × 768 @70 56.5 70
21 1,024 × 768 @75 60 75
22 1,024 × 768 @85 68.7 85
23 Macintosh21” (1,152 × 870) 68.7 75
24 1,280 × 1,024 @60 64 60
25 1,280 × 1,024 @75 80 75
26 1,280 × 1,024 @85 91.1 85
27 1,600 × 1,200 @60 75 60

horizontal vertical

frequency(kHz) frequency(Hz)

COMPONENT RGB PC DVI

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SERIAL Terminals connection

Connections

RS-232C
straight cable

D-sub 9p

Notes:

(1) Use the RS-232C cable to connect the computer to the Plasma Display.
(2) The computer shown is for example purposes only.
(3) Additional equipment and cables shown are not supplied with this set.

SERIAL

17

Power ON/OFF

18

Press the
Plasma Display off.

Power Indicator: Red (STAND-BY)

Press the
Plasma Display on.

Power Indicator: Green

T o turn the power for the Plasma Display off, press the
on the Plasma Display, when the Plasma Display is on or in
standby mode.

button on the remote control to turn the

button on the remote control to turn the

switch

Power ON/OFF and Input Signal Selection

VIDEO COMPONENT PC

Select the Input Signal

INPUT

— VOL +

R - STANDBY
G POWER ON

INPUT

Press the INPUT button to select the input
video signal desired from equipment such as
a VCR which has been connected to the
Plasma Display.

Input signals will change as follows:
For COMPONENT INPUT (see page 34)

INPUT

— VOL +

For RGB INPUT (see page 34)

VIDEO RGB PC

INPUT

SURROUND

VOL

Selecting the On-Screen Menu Language

press to display the SET UP menu.

SET UP

COMPONENT/RGB-IN SELECT

SIGNAL

SCREENSAVER

OSD LANGUAGE

SET UP TIMER

RGB

ENGLISH (US

)

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On-Screen Menu Display from Remote Control

To PICTURE adjust menu
(see page 28)

PICTURE

NORMALIZE
PICTURE MENU
PICTURE
BRIGHTNESS
COLOR
TINT
SHARPNESS
COLOR TEMP
ADVANCED SETTINGS

NORMAL

STANDARD

0

0
0
0
0

NORMAL

ON

T o ADVANCED SETTINGS
(see page 28, 29)

ADVANCED SETTINGS

NORMALIZE
BLACK EXTENSION
W/B HIGH R
W/B HIGH B
W/B LOW R
W/B LOW B
GAMMA

NORMAL

0
0
0
0
0

2. 2

To SOUND adjust menu
(see page 26)

SOUND

NORMALIZE
AUDIO MENU
BASS
TREBLE
BALANCE
SURROUND

NORMAL

STANDARD
0
0
0

ON

INPUT

SURROUND

VOL

NR

PICTURE

PICTURE

POS. /SIZE

PC

SOUND

SET UP

ASPECT

OFF TIMER

Press to select each item.

SET UP

COMPONENT/RGB-IN SELECT

SIGNAL

SCREENSAVER

OSD LANGUAGE

SET UP TIMER

SET UP

COMPONENT/RGB-IN SELECT

SIGNAL

SCREENSAVER

OSD LANGUAGE

SET UP TIMER

RGB

ENGLISH (US

RGB

ENGLISH (US

)

)

To PICTURE POS./SIZE adjust
menu (see page 24)
During “VIDEO (S VIDEO)” and
“COMPONENT” input signal modes.

PICTURE POS./SIZE

NORMALIZE

NORMAL

H-POS
H-SIZE
V-POS
V-SIZE

During “RGB” and “PC”
input signal modes.

PICTURE POS./SIZE
NORMALIZE

NORMAL

H-POS
H-SIZE
V-POS
V-SIZE
CLOCK PHASE

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PLASMA DISPLAY

SET UP

COMPONENT/RGB-IN SELECT

SIGNAL

SCREENSAVER

OSD LANGUAGE

SET UP TIMER

RGB

ENGLISH (US

)

On-Screen Menu Display from Remote Control

Press to access each adjust
screen.

R

Press the R button to return
to “SET UP” menu.

To SIGNAL screen for
VIDEO (see page 34, 35)

[

SIGNAL
3D Y/C FILTER (NTSC

COLOR SYSTEM
3:2 PULLDOWN
Panasonic AUTO (4:3

)

)

NORMAL

VIDEO

ON

AUTO

OFF

]

Note:

“SIGNAL” setup menu displays a different setting condition for each input signal. (see page 19)

To setup SCREENSAVER
(See page 32)

SCREENSAVER
FUNCTION

MODE

SHOW DURATION
SAVER DURATION

SIDE BAR ADJUST

WHITE BAR SCROLL

OFF

0:00
0:00
HIGH

To SIGNAL screen for
COMPONENT (see page 35)

SIGNAL
3:2 PULLDOWN

[

COMPONENT

]

OFF

Press to select
each TIME adjust
screen.

Press to display each
adjust screen.

R

To SIGNAL screen for RGB
(see page 36)

H & V

[

RGB

SIGNAL
SYNC

H

-

FREQ. kHz

-

FREQ. Hz

V

31.5

60.0

To SIGNAL screen for PC
(see page 36)

]

SIGNAL
SYNC

H

-

FREQ. kHz

31.5

60.0

-

FREQ. Hz

V

ST AR T TIME
ST AR T TIME

HOURS ADJUSTMENT
MINUTES ADJUSTMENT

FINISH TIME
FINISH TIME

HOURS ADJUSTMENT
MINUTES ADJUSTMENT

PERIODIC TIME
SHOW DURATION

HOURS ADJUSTMENT
MINUTES ADJUSTMENT

H & V

0:00
00
00

0:00
00
00

0:00
00
00

[

PC

]

To SET UP TIMER selection
screen.(see page 30)

SET UP TIMER
PRESENT TIME

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

0:52
OFF

0:00

OFF

0:00

Press the R button to return
to “SCREENSAVER” menu.

Press to select each TIMER
adjustment items.

When select TIMER adjustment
item, press this button to SET
UP TIMER screen.

R

Press the R button to return
to “SET UP” menu.

OPERA TING TIME
SAVER DURATION

HOURS ADJUSTMENT
MINUTES ADJUSTMENT

PRESENT TIME SETUP
PRESENT TIME OF DAY

HOURS ADJUSTMENT
MINUTES ADJUSTMENT

POWER ON SETUP
POWER ON TIME

HOUR ADJUSTMENT
MINUTES ADJUSTMENT

POWR OFF SETUP
POWER OFF TIME

HOURS ADJUSTMENT
MINUTES ADJUSTMENT

0:00
00
00

99 : 99

00

00

0 : 00
00

00

0 : 00
00

00

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ASPECT Controls

The Plasma Display will allow you to enjoy viewing the picture at its maximum size, including wide screen cinema
format picture.

INPUT

SURROUND

VOL

NR

PICTURE

PICTURE

POS. /SIZE

PC

SOUND

SET UP

ASPECT

OFF TIMER

ASPECT

ASPECT button

The aspect mode changes each time the ASPECT button
is pressed.

NORMAL ZOOM FULL

Panasonic AUTO JUST

Notes:

(1) During RGB and PC input signal modes, the mode switches between

“NORMAL”, “ZOOM” and “FULL” only.

(2)

For a 1,125i (1,080i), 750p (720p) signal input during “COMPONENT”

input signal mode, the mode is set to “FULL” mode, and switching
is not possible.
For a 525i (480i), 625i (575i), 525p (480p) and 625p (575p) signal
input during “COMPONENT” input signal mode, “Panasonic AUTO”
cannot be selected.

(3) The aspect mode is memorized separately for each input terminal

(VIDEO (S VIDEO), COMPONENT, RGB and PC).

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PLASMA DISPLAY

ASPECT Controls

Mode

NORMAL

ZOOM

FULL

JUST

4

NORMAL

4

4

4

Picture

3

16

ZOOM

3

16

FULL

3

16

JUST

3 9

Explanation

NORMAL will display a 4:3 picture at its standard 4:3
size.

ZOOM mode magnifies the central section of the picture.

9

FULL will display the picture at its maximum size but
with sight elongation.

9

JUST mode will display a 4:3 picture at its maximum
size but with aspect correction applied to the center of
the screen so that elongation is only apparent at the
left and right edges of the screen. The size of the picture
will depend on the original signal.

416

Panasonic AUTO

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The display will automatically become enlarged
(depending on the picture source), allowing you to view
the picture at its maximum size.

Note:

Panasonic

AUTO

For an elongated image

4

3

For a 4:3 image

Image is expanded

Changes in accordance
with the Panasonic
AUTO mode setting (see
page 35)

Panasonic AUTO mode is designed to automatically
adjust the aspect ratio to handle a mix of 16:9 and 4:3
program material. Certain 4:3 program material, such
as stock market data screens, may occasionally cause
the image size to change unexpectedly . When viewing
such programs, it is recommended that the ASPECT
be set to NORMAL.

Notes:

(1) Do not allow the picture to be displayed in 4:3 mode for an extended period, as this can cause a parmanent after-image

to remain on the Plasma Display Panel.

(2) The S VIDEO terminal on this set can detect specially encoded signals that are compatible with a wide screen monitor.

When a full image from the S VIDEO terminal of specially encoded video is detected by the set, the screen size is
automatically set to FULL mode.

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Adjusting PICTURE POSITION/SIZE

INPUT

SURROUND

VOL

N

PICTURE

PICTURE

POS. /SIZE

PC

PLASMA DISPLAY

SOUND

R

SET UP

ASPECT

OFF TIMER

24

Adjus1OS./SIZE

H-POS

H-SIZE

V-POS

When the Position Left

When the Position Left

When the Position Left

“ ”

button is pressed

”

“

button is pressed

“ ”

button is pressed

When the Position Right

When the Position Right

When the Position Right

“ ”

button is pressed

”

“

button is pressed

“ ”

button is pressed

“ ”

“ ”

button is pressed

or Right

“ ”

button to

When the Position Left

V-SIZE

CLOCK PHASE

(RGB/PC in Mode)

Helpful Hint ( /

While the PICTURE POS./SIZE display is active, if either the N button on the remote control is pressed at any time or the

(ACTION button) is pressed during “NORMALIZE”, then all adjustment values are returned to the factory settings.

Flickering and distortion can be eliminated by using the Position Left
carry out adjustment.

N

“ ”

button is pressed

NORMALIZE

Normalization)

When the Position Right

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SOUND Adjustment

SOUND

1

Press to display the Sound menu.

INPUT

Select to adjust each item.

2

BASS

Adjusts low sounds

TREBLE

Adjusts high sounds

BALANCE

Adjusts left and right
volumes

SURROUND (see next page)
Select ON or OFF

Press to select the desired adjustment menu.

Select the desired level by listening to the sound.

SOUND

NORMALIZE
AUDIO MENU
BASS
TREBLE
BALANCE
SURROUND

NORMAL

STANDARD
0
0
0

ON

STANDARD

AUTO

SURROUND

VOL

N

PICTURE SET UP

PICTURE

Emits the original sound.

Automatically controls
proper volume level.

SOUND

R

To end adjustments

•

R

Press the R button

Note:

Press the SURROUND button to directly turn the surround effect ON and OFF. (see next page)
BASS, TREBLE and SURROUND settings are memorized separately for each SOUND mode (STANDARD, AUTO).

Helpful Hint ( /

While the “SOUND” menu is displayed, if either the N button on the remote control is pressed at any time or the
(ACTION button) is pressed during “NORMALIZE”, then all adjustment values are returned to the factory settings.

N

NORMALIZE

Normalization)

MUTE

Useful when answering the phone or receiving visitors.

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.

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SURROUND Controls

INPUT

SURROUND

VOL

NR

PICTURE SET UP

PICTURE

POS. /SIZE

PC

SOUND

ASPECT

OFF TIMER

SURROUND

SURROUND Button

The benefits of surround sound are enormous. You can be
completely enveloped in sound; just as if you were at a concert
hall or cinema.

The surround setting switches ON and OFF each time the
SURROUND button is pressed.

ON OFF

SURROUND

Note:

The surround settings are memorized separately for each SOUND mode
(ST ANDARD, AUTO).

ON

PLASMA DISPLAY

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PICTURE Adjustments

1

2

PICTURE

Select to adjust each item.

PICTURE

NORMALIZE
PICTURE MENU
PICTURE
BRIGHTNESS
COLOR
TINT
SHARPNESS
COLOR TEMP
ADVANCED SETTINGS

NORMAL

Press to display the PICTURE menu.

Press to select the menu to adjust.

Select the desired level by looking at the picture
behind the menu.

Press the left
modes.

STANDARD

20

0
0
0
0

NORMAL

ON

STANDARD

For viewing in standard (evening lighting)
environments.
This menu selects the normal levels of
BRIGHTNESS and PICTURE.

PICTURE

NORMAL

or right

NORMALIZE
PICTURE MENU
PICTURE
BRIGHTNESS
COLOR
TINT
SHARPNESS
COLOR TEMP
ADVANCED SETTINGS

button to switch between

STANDARD DYNAMIC

CINEMA

STANDARD

20

0
0
0
0

NORMAL

ON

Press the left

or right

select “ON”. Press the down

button to

button
to enter ADVANCED SETTINGS mode.
ADVANCED SETTINGS ON
Enables fine picture adjustment at a
professional level (see next page).

ADVANCED SETTINGS

NORMALIZE
BLACK EXTENSION
W/B HIGH R
W/B HIGH B
W/B LOW R
W/B LOW B
GAMMA

NORMAL

0
0
0
0
0

2. 2

ADVANCED SETTINGS OFF
Displays images with settings of the
PICTURE menu.

Helpful Hint ( /

N

NORMALIZE

Normalization)

DYNAMIC

For viewing in brighter environments.
This menu selects higher than normal levels of
BRIGHTNESS and PICTURE.

CINEMA

Ideal for movies.

Note:

If you would like to change the picture and color of the
selected PICTURE menu to something else, adjust
using the items in the PICTURE menu. (see page 29)

Press the left

or right

button to switch between

modes.

NORMAL COOL WARM

While the “PICTURE” menu is displayed, if either the N button on the remote control is pressed at any time or the
(ACTION button) is pressed during “NORMALIZE”, then all adjustment values are returned to the factory settings.

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PICTURE Adjustments

Item

PICTURE

BRIGHTNESS

COLOR

TINT

(NTSC only)

SHARPNESS

Note:

In PICTURE, there is not a noticeable change even when contrast is increased with a bright picture or reduced with a dark
picture.

Effect Adjustments

Adjusts the proper picture contrast.

Less More

Adjusts for easier viewing of dark pictures

Darker Brighter

Less More

Reddish Greenish

Less More

such as night scenes and black hair.
Adjusts color saturation.

Adjust for natural flesh tones.

Adjusts picture sharpness.

Notes:

(1)

“COLOR” , “TINT” and “SHARPNESS”

settings cannot be adjusted for “RGB”
and “PC” input signal modes.

(2) You can change the level of each

function (PICTURE, BRIGHTNESS,
COLOR, TINT, SHARPNESS) for each
PICTURE menu.

(3) The setting details for STANDARD,

DYNAMIC and CINEMA respectively
are memorized separately for each
input mode (VIDEO (S VIDEO),
COMPONENT, RGB and PC).

(4) The “TINT” setting can be adjusted for

NTSC signal only during “VIDEO
(S VIDEO)” input signal.

ADVANCED SETTINGS

Item

BLACK

EXTENSION

Effect

Adjusts the dark shades of the image in gradiation.

Less More

Details

W/B HIGH R

W/B HIGH B

W/B LOW R

W/B LOW B

GAMMA

Notes:

(1) Carry out “W/B” adjustment as follows.

A Adjust the white balance of the bright sections using the “W/B HIGH R” and “W/B HIGH B” settings.
B Adjust the white balance of the dark sections using the “W/B LOW R” and “W/B LOW B” settings.
C Repeat steps A and B to adjust.

Steps A and B affect each other’s settings, so repeat each step in turn to make the adjustment.

(2)

The adjustment values are memorized separately for each input mode (VIDEO(S VIDEO), COMPONENT, RGB and PC).

(3) The adjustment range values should be used as an adjustment reference.

Less More

Less More

Less More

Less More

Down Up

Helpful Hint ( /

Adjusts the white balance for light red areas.

Adjusts the white balance for light blue areas.

Adjusts the white balance for dark red areas.

Adjusts the white balance for dark blue areas.

2.0

N

NORMALIZE

2.2

2.5

Normalization)

On the remote control unit, while the “ADV ANCED SETTINGS” menu is displayed, if either the N button is pressed at
any time or the
factory settings.

(ACTION button) is pressed during “NORMALIZE”, then all adjustment values are returned to the

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SET UP TIMER

The timer can switch the Plasma Display ON or OFF.
Before attempting Timer Set, confirm the PRESENT TIME OF DAY and

adjust if necessary. Then set POWER ON TIME/POWER OFF TIME.

Display the SET UP TIMER screen

1

SET UP

Press to display the

INPUT

SURROUND

VOL

NR

2

SETUP menu screen.

Press to select
SET UP TIMER.

Press to display the

PICTURE

SOUND

SET UP

SET UP TIMER
screen.

PRESENT TIME OF DAY Set

To set up PRESENT TIME, follow the procedure described below.

SET UP

COMPONENT/RGB-IN SELECT

SIGNAL

SCREENSAVER

OSD LANGUAGE

SET UP TIMER

SET UP TIMER
PRESENT TIME

POWER ON FUNCTION
POWER ON TIME
POWER OFF FUNCTION

POWER OFF TIME

RGB

ENGLISH (US

0:52
OFF

0:00

OFF

0:00

)

30

1

2

Press to select PRESENT TIME OF DAY.

Press to display the PRESENT TIME OF
DAY SETTING screen.

Press to select HOURS ADJUSTMENT/
MINUTES ADJUSTMENT .

Press to set up Hours or Minutes.

button: Forward

button: Back

Press to complete PRESENT TIME OF
DAY setup.

PRESENT TIME SETUP
PRESENT TIME OF DAY

HOURS ADJUSTMENT
MINUTES ADJUSTMENT

PRESENT TIME SETUP
PRESENT TIME OF DAY

HOURS ADJUSTMENT
MINUTES ADJUSTMENT

99 : 99

00

00

0 : 52
00

52

TIMER Set

SET UP TIMER

1

2

Press to select
POWER ON TIME/POWER OFF TIME.

Press to display the POWER ON SET UP/
POWER OFF SET UP screen.

Press to select HOURS ADJUSTMENT/
MINUTES ADJUSTMENT.

Press to adjust each time.

Press to complete POWER ON TIME/
POWER OFF TIME.

SET UP TIMER
PRESENT TIME OF DAY

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

POWER ON SETUP
POWER ON FUNCTION

HOURS ADJUSTMENT

MINUTES ADJUSTMENT

POWER OFF SETUP
POWER OFF TIME

HOURS ADJUSTMENT
MINUTES ADJUSTMENT

0:52
OFF

0:00

OFF

0:00

0 : 52
00

52

0 : 00
00

00

3

4

Press to select POWER ON FUNCTION/
POWER OFF FUNCTION.

Press to select ON.

R

Press twice to exit from SETUP.

SET UP TIMER
PRESENT TIME OF DAY

POWER ON FUNCTION

POWER ON TIME

POWER OFF FUNCITON

POWER OFF TIME

0:52

ON

0:00

ON

0:00

Note :

Timer function will not work unless “PRESENT TIME OF DAY” is set.

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SCREENSAVER (For preventing after-images)

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.

1

SET UP

Press to display the SETUP menu screen.

Press to select the SCREENSAVER.

2

Press to select the SCREENSAVER screen.

NEGATIVE / SCROLL selection

3

Press to select the FUNCTION.

Press to select the desired function.
WHITE BAR SCROLL NEGATIVE

WHITE BAR SCROLL : A white bar will scroll from left to right.
NEGATIVE : A negative image will be displayed on the screen.

SET UP

COMPONENT/RGB-IN SELECT

SIGNAL

SCREENSAVER

OSD LANGUAGE

SET UP TIMER

SCREENSAVER
FUNCTION

MODE
SHOW DURATION
SAVER DURATION

SIDE BAR ADJUST

RGB

ENGLISH (US

WHITE BAR SCROLL

INTERVAL

0:00
0:00

BRIGHT

)

MODE selection

4

Press to select the MODE.

Press to select each mode items.

OFF

INTERVAL : Operates when SHOW DURATION and SAVER DURATION are set

up and those times arrive.

TIME OF DAY : Operates when START TIME and FINISH TIME are set up and those

times arrive.

ON : Operates when the (ACTION) is pressed.

To stop the SCREENSA VER under ON, press the R button.

If the MODE is at ON, the menu screen will disappear and the SCREENSAVER will be activated.

After selecting TIME OF DAY or INTERVAL, the relevant SET UP TIME will become available for selection and
the OPERATING TIME may be set. (Time cannot be set when “MODE” is “ON” or “OFF.”)

SCREENSAVER
FUNCTION

MODE
STAR T TIME
FINISH TIME
SIDE BAR ADJUST

WHITE BAR SCROLL

TIME OF DAY

0:00
0:00

MID

SCREENSAVER
FUNCTION

MODE

SHOW DURATION
SAVER DURATION
SIDE BAR ADJUST

WHITE BAR SCROLL

INTERVAL

0:00
0:00

HIGH

SCREENSAVER
FUNCTION

MODE
STAR T TIME
FINISH TIME
SIDE BAR ADJUST

SCREENSAVER
FUNCTION

MODE

SHOW DURATION
SAVER DURATION

SIDE BAR ADJUST

WHITE BAR SCROLL

TIME OF DAY

WHITE BAR SCROLL

OFF

0:00
0:00

HIGH

0:00
0:00

MID

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Setup of SCREENSAVER Time

SCREENSAVER

5

(When TIME OF DAY is selected).
Press to select SHOW DURATION/ SAVER
DURATION (When INTERVAL is selected).

Press to select each time adjustment screen.

Press to select START TIME/ FINISH TIME

SCREENSAVER
FUNCTION

MODE
SHOW DURATION
SAVER DURATION
SIDE BAR ADJUST

WHITE BAR SCROLL

INTERVAL

0:00
0:00

HIGH

SCREENSAVER
FUNCTION

MODE
START TIME
FINISH TIME
SIDE BAR ADJUST

WHITE BAR SCROLL

TIME OF DAY

0:00
0:00
MID

Press to select HOURS ADJUSTMENT/

6

MINUTES ADJUSTMENT .

Press to set up HOURS or MINUTES.

button: Forward
button: Back

Press to store settings.

Note :

Timer function will not work unless “PRESENT TIME OF DAY” is set.

ST AR T TIME
ST AR T TIME

HOURS ADJUSTMENT
MINUTES ADJUSTMENT

FINISH TIME
FINISH TIME

HOURS ADJUSTMENT
MINUTES ADJUSTMENT

PERIODIC TIME

SHOW DURATION
HOURS ADJUSTMENT

MINUTES ADJUSTMENT

OPERA TING TIME
SAVER DURATION

HOURS ADJUSTMENT
MINUTES ADJUSTMENT

0:00
00
00

0:00
00
00

0:00
00
00

0:00
00
00

SIDE BAR ADJUST

Do not display a picture in 4:3 mode for an extended period, as
this can cause an after-image to remain on the side bars on
either side of the display field.
To prevent the appearance of such an after-image, change the
brightness of the side bars.

To display the SCREENSAVER screen.

1
2

(Refer to page 32, operation guide steps 1 and 2)

Press to select the
SIDE BAR ADJUST.

Press to select
OFF, DARK, MID, BRIGHT.

OFF DARK MID BRIGHT

R

3

Press to exit from SCREENSAVER.

Notes:

• Setting the side bar to bright mode for an extended period may result in occurrence of after-images.

• The side bar may flash (alternate black/white) depending on the picture being shown on the screen.

In such an occurrence, use the Cinema mode.

side bars

4:3

Screen Display

SCREENSAVER
FUNCTION

MODE

SHOW DURATION
SAVER DURATION
SIDE BAR ADJUST

after-images

WHITE BAR SCROLL

INTERVAL

0:00
0:00
MID

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SET UP for Input Signals

COMPONENT/RGB IN SELECT

Select to match the signals from the source connected to the COMPONENT/RGB input terminals.
Y, PB, PR signals
R, G, B, HD, VD signals

“COMPONENT”

“RGB”

1

SET UP

Press to display the SET UP menu screen.

INPUT

SURROUND

VOL

N

PICTURE SET UP

SOUND

R

2

Press to select the “COMPONENT/RGB IN
SELECT”.

Press to select the desired mode.

SET UP

COMPONENT/RGB-IN SELECT

OSD LANGUAGE

COMPONENT RGB

PICTURE

POS. /SIZE

ASPECT

R

Press to exit from adjust mode.

SIGNAL

SCREENSAVER

ENGLISH (US

SET UP TIMER

RGB

)

3D Y/C FIL TER – For NTSC Video images

Select “SIGNAL” from the “SET UP” menu during VIDEO (S VIDEO) input signal mode.
(“SIGNAL [VIDEO]” menu is displayed.)

Press to select the “3D Y/C FILTER (NTSC)”

Press to set ON/OFF.

R

Press to exit from adjust mode.

Note:

When ON, this setting only affects NTSC input signals.

SET UP

COMPONENT/RGB-IN SELECT

SIGNAL

SCREENSAVER

OSD LANGUAGE

SET UP TIMER

Press

SIGNAL
3D Y/C FILTER (NTSC

COLOR SYSTEM
3:2 PULLDOWN
Panasonic AUTO (4:3

(ACTION) button

)

ENGLISH (US

)

RGB

[

VIDEO

ON

AUTO

OFF

NORMAL

)

]

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SET UP for Input Signals

AUTO PAL SECAM M NTSC NTSC

COLOR SYSTEM / Panasonic AUTO

Select SIGNAL from the “SET UP” menu during VIDEO (S VIDEO) input
signal mode.(“SIGNAL [VIDEO]” menu is displayed.)

Press to select the “COLOR SYSTEM” or
“Panasonic AUTO”.

Press to select each function.

If the 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. Should this occur,
set the system to match the format of the input
signal.

Mode

Color system

Set the color system to match the input signal. If set to “AUTO”, the color system is

Function

determined automatically.

Panasonic
AUTO (4:3)

Set to “NORMAL” to view 4:3 images in an unchanged format when Panasonic AUTO
is selected. If you would like to view 4:3 images in “Just” format, set to “JUST”.

SET UP

COMPONENT/RGB-IN SELECT

SIGNAL

SCREENSAVER

OSD LANGUAGE

SET UP TIMER

Press

SIGNAL
3D Y/C FILTER (NTSC

COLOR SYSTEM
3:2 PULLDOWN
Panasonic AUTO (4:3

(ACTION) button

)

ENGLISH (US

)

RGB

[

VIDEO

ON

AUTO

OFF

NORMAL

)

]

3:2 PULLDOWN

When ON, the display attempts to reproduce a more natural interpretation of sources such as movie pictures, which
are recorded at 24 frames per second.
If the picture is not stable, turn the setting to OFF.

Select “SIGNAL” from the “SET UP” menu during VIDEO (S VIDEO) or
COMPONENT input signal mode.(“SIGNAL [VIDEO]” menu is displayed.)

Press to select 3:2 PULLDOWN.

Press to set ON/OFF.

Note:

When ON, this setting only affects the following signal input.

• NTSC signal input during “VIDEO (S VIDEO)” input signal mode.

• 525i(480i) signal input during “COMPONENT” input signal mode.

R

Press to exit from adjust mode.

SET UP

COMPONENT/RGB-IN SELECT

SIGNAL

SCREENSAVER

OSD LANGUAGE

SET UP TIMER

Press

SIGNAL
3D Y/C FILTER (NTSC

COLOR SYSTEM
3:2 PULLDOWN
Panasonic AUTO (4:3

SIGNAL
3:2 PULLDOWN

(ACTION) button

)

RGB

ENGLISH (US

)

AUTO

OFF

NORMAL

[

COMPONENT

OFF

[

VIDEO

ON

)

]

]

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SET UP for Input Signals

SYNC

Select SIGNAL from the “SET UP” menu during RGB or PC input signal mode.

Press to select each item.

R

Press to exit from adjust mode.

Setting RGB sync signal:

Confirm that the input is set to RGB INPUT (this setting is valid only for RGB INPUT).

H & V:
ON G: Uses a synchronized signal on the Video G signal, which is input

ON VIDEO: The composite video signal input from the VIDEO input terminal is

The H and V sync signals are input from the HD/VD connector.
from the G connector.
used by dividing the sync signals.

SET UP

COMPONENT/RGB-IN SELECT

SIGNAL

OSD LANGUAGE

Press

SIGNAL
SYNC

SIGNAL
SYNC

SYNC

SYNC

SYNC

SCREENSAVER

SET UP TIMER

(ACTION) button

H

-

FREQ. kHz

31.5

-

V

H

-

-

V

60.0

FREQ. Hz

FREQ. kHz

31.5

60.0

FREQ. Hz

RGB

ENGLISH (US

[

RGB

H & V

[

PC

H & V

H & V

ON G

ON VIDEO

)

]

]

Setting PC sync signal:

Confirm that the input is set to PC INPUT (this setting is valid only for PC INPUT).

H & V: The H and V sync signals are input from the HD/VD connector.
ON G: Uses a synchronized signal on the Video G signal, which is input from

the G connector.

H-FREQ. (kHz)/V-FREQ. (Hz)

Displays the H (Horizontal)/V (Vertical) frequencies.

This display is valid only for RGB input and PC input.
Display range:

Horizontal 15.6 - 110 kHz
Vertical 48 - 120 Hz

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SYNC

SYNC

H-FREQ. kHz

-

FREQ. Hz

V

31.5

60.0

H & V

ON G

Troubleshooting

Before you call for service, determine the symptoms and make a few simple checks as shown below.

Picture

Interference

Normal Picture

No Picture

No Picture

Symptoms

Sound

Noisy Sound

No Sound

No Sound

Normal Sound

Checks

Electrical Appliances
Cars/Motorcycles
Fluorescent light

Volume
(Check whether the mute function has been
activated on the remote control.)

Not plugged into AC outlet
Not switched on
PICTURE and BRIGHTNESS/Volume setting
(Check by pressing the power switch or
stand-by button on the remote control.)

If a signal with a non-applicable color system
format, or frequency is input, only the input
terminal indication is displayed.

No Color

Plasma Display panel

Symptoms

Some parts of the screen do not
light up

After-images appear

Color controls set at minimum level.
(see page 28, 29)
COLOR SYSTEM (see page 35)

Normal Sound

Check

The plasma display panel is manufactured using an extremely high level of precision
technology , however, sometimes some parts of the screen may be missing picture
elements or have luminous spots. This is not a malfunction.

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.

Note:

The permanent after-image on the Plasma Display resulting from fixed image use
is not an operating defect and as such is not covered by the Warranty.
This product is not designed to display fixed images for extended periods of time.

Whirring sounds can be heard
from the display unit.

The display unit is fitted with a cooling fan to dissipate heat generated during normal
use.The whirring sound is caused by rotation of the fan and is not a malfunction.

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Specifications

Power Source
Power Consumption

Maximum
Stand-by condition
Power off condition

Plasma Display panel

Contrast Ratio

Screen size

Operating condition

Temperature
Humidity

Applicable signals

Color System

Scanning format

PC signals

Connection terminals

AV

COMPONENT/RGB

PC

SERIAL

SPEAKERS (6 Ω)

920 mm (W) × 518 mm (H) × 1,056 mm (diagonal) 1,106 mm (W) × 622 mm (H) × 1,269 mm (diagonal)

786,432 (1,024 (W) × 768 (H)) [ 3,072 × 768 dots] 1,049,088 (1,366 (W) × 768 (H)) [ 4,098 × 768 dots]

NTSC, PAL, PAL60, SECAM, Modified NTSC
525i (480i), 625i (575i), 525p (480p), 625p (575p), 750p (720p), 1,125/60i, 50i, 24p,
24sF (1,080/60i, 50i, 24p, 24sF) ·············· SMPTE 274M
XGA display
VGA, SVGA, XGA
SXGA, UXGA (compressed)
Horizontal scanning frequency 15.6 - 110 kHz
Vertical scanning frequency 48 - 120 Hz

VIDEO IN/OUT (BNC)
S VIDEO IN (MINI DIN 4PIN)
AUDIO IN (RCA PIN JACK × 2)
Y/G (BNC)

PB/B (BNC)
PR/R (BNC)
HD (BNC)
VD (BNC)
AUDIO IN (RCA PIN JACK × 2)
(HIGH-DENSITY D-SUB 15PIN)

AUDIO IN (M3 JACK)
EXTERNAL CONTROL TERMINAL (D-SUB 9PIN)

TH-42PHD5 TH-50PHD5

120 V AC, 50/60 Hz

5 A 5.5 A

2.4 W 2.4 W

0.9 W 0.9 W

Drive method AC type Drive method AC type

42-inch, 16:9 aspect ratio 50-inch, 16:9 aspect ratio

3000:1

No. of pixels No. of pixels

34 °F - 104 °F (0 °C - 40 °C)

20 % - 80 %

1.0 Vp-p (75-ohm or high impedance)
Y: 1 Vp-p (75-ohm), C: 0.286 Vp-p (75-ohm)

0.5 Vrms (high impedance)

1.0 Vp-p/composite (75-ohm)

0.7 Vp-p/non-composite (75-ohm)

0.7 Vp-p (75-ohm)

0.7 Vp-p (75-ohm)

1.0 - 5.0 Vp-p (high impedance)

1.0 - 5.0 Vp-p (high impedance)

0.5 Vrms (high impedance)
R,G,B/0.7 Vp-p (75-ohm)
HD, VD/1.0 - 5.0 Vp-p (high impedance)

0.5 Vrms (high impedance)
RS-232C COMP ATIBLE

16W [8 W + 8 W] (10 % THD) 16W [8 W + 8 W] (10 % THD)

For TY-SP42PWD3W or For TY-SP50PHD3W or

TY-SP42P5W-K TY-SP50P5W-K

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Accessories Supplied

Remote Control Transmitter

Batteries

Ferrite core

Fixing bands

Optional Supplied

Speakers

Pedestal

Wall stand

Mobile stand

Ceiling unit

Wall-hanging

bracket(vertical)

Wall-hanging

bracket(angled)

Wall-hanging bracket

(Drawer type)

Wall-hanging bracket

for PDP with PC

RGB(digital) Terminal

Board

Specifications

TH-42PHD5 TH-50PHD5

EUR646525

2 × AA Size

1 × J0KF00000018, 2 × J0KG00000054

2 × TMME187

TY-SP42PWD3W or TY-SP50PHD3W or

TY-SP42P5W-K TY-SP50P5W-K

TY-ST05-K

TY-ST42PW1

TY-ST42PF3

TY-CE42PS1

TY-WK42PV1

TY-WK42PR1

TY-WK42DR1

TY-WK42PRE1

TY-42TM4D

Dimensions
(W × H × D)

Mass (Weight)

40.2” (1,020 mm) × 24” (610 mm) × 3.5” (89 mm) 47.6” (1,210 mm) × 28.5” (724 mm) × 3.9” (98 mm)

3.9"

(98 mm)

28.5" (724 mm)

40.2" (1,020 mm)

—

VOL

+

INPUT

POWER /

R - STANDBY
G POWER ON

3.5"

(89 mm)

24" (610 mm)

—

VOL

+

INPUT

POWER /

R - STANDBY
G POWER ON

47.6" (1,210 mm)

approx. 66.1 lbs (main unit only) approx. 94.8 lbs (main unit only)
approx. 75.4 lbs (with speakers) approx. 104.9 lbs (with speakers)

Note:

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. Weight and dimensions shown are approximate.

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Customer’ 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 Broadcast & Television Systems Company

Unit of Matsushita Electric Corporation of America

Executive Office :

One Panasonic Way 4E-7, Secaucus, NJ 07094 [phone]

EASTERN ZONE : One Panasonic Way 4E-7 Secaucus, NJ 07094 [phone]

Mid-Atlantic/New England : One Panasonic Way 4E-7 Secaucus, NJ 07094 [phone]
Southeast Region : 1225 Northbrook Parkway, Ste 1-160 Swanee GA 30024 [phone]
Central Region : 1707 N Randall Road E1-C-1, Elgin, IL 60123 [phone]

WESTERN ZONE : 3330 Cahuenga Blvd W., Los Angeles, CA 90068 [phone]

Dallas Region : 6226 Abington Way, Houston, TX 77008 [phone]
No. CA/Northwest Region : 5870 Stone Ridge, #3, Pleasanton, CA [phone]

Government Marketing Department : 52 West Gude Drive, Rockville, MD 20850 [phone]

MBS0602S1072(MS)

Printed in Japan