Panasonic TH-50PHD5BX, TH-42PHD5BX User Manual

High Definition Plasma Display

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PLASMA DISPLAY

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Operating Instructions

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

TQBC0486-2

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 from your set, please read these Instructions befo re 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.

Visit our Panasonic Web Site http://www.panasonic.co.jp/global/

For United Kingdom and Republic of lreland

www.panasonic.co.uk

• Order accessory and consumable items for your product
with ease and confidence by telephoning our
Customer Care Centre Mon–Friday 9:00am–5:30pm.
(Excluding public holidays.)

• Or go on line through our Internet Accessory ordering
application.

• Most major credit and debit cards accepted.

• All enquiries transactions and distribution facilities are

provided directly by Panasonic UK Ltd.

• It couldn’t be simpler!

Customer Care Centre
For UK customers: 08705 357357

For Republic of Ireland customers: 01 289 8333

Technical Support
For UK customers: 0870 1 505610

This Technical Support Hot Line number is for
Panasonic PC software related products only.

(for UK customers only)

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For Republic of Ireland, please use the Customer Care
Centre number listed above for all enquiries.

For all other product related enquiries, please use the
Customer Care Centre numbers listed above.

Table of Contents

Basic

Important Safety Notice........................................... 4

Accessories .............................................................. 7

Accessories Supply................................................. 7

Optional Accessories ..............................................7

With Optional BNC Terminal Board

Basic Controls........................................................ 13

Power On/Off and input signal selection ............. 14

AC cord connection............................................... 14

Power On/Off ........................................................ 14

Select the input signal........................................... 15

Selecting the On-Screen Menu Language............ 15

On-Screen Menu Display from Remote Control ..........

ASPECT Controls................................................... 18

Adjusting Picture Pos./Size...................................20

Sound Adjustment ................................................. 22

Mute ...................................................................... 22

Surround Controls .................................................23

Picture Adjustments .............................................. 24

Advanced settings.................................................25

Set up TIMER .......................................................... 26

PRESENT TIME Set .............................................26

TIMER Set ............................................................27

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Remote Control Batteries........................................ 8

Connections .............................................................9

PC Input Terminals connection .............................10

SERIAL Terminals connection............................... 12

Screensaver (For preventing after-images)......... 28

Setup of Screensaver Time................................... 29

Side Panel Adjustment.......................................... 29

Set Up for Input Signals ........................................30

Component/RGB-in select ....................................30

3D Y/C Filter – For NTSC AV images ................... 30

Colour system / Panasonic Auto........................... 31

3:2 Pulldown ......................................................... 31

Sync ...................................................................... 32

H-Freq. (kHz)/V-Freq. (Hz).................................... 32

Troubleshooting..................................................... 33

Connections ...........................................................34

AV Input Terminals connection.............................. 35

AV Out................................................................... 36

Component/RGB Input connection .......................36

RGB (digital) input connection ..............................37

Specifications......................................................... 38

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.

Note:

Do not allow a still picture or any part of a still picture i.e. edges to be displayed for an extended period, as this can
cause a permanent after-image 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.
(Refer to pages 28, 29 and 33 for further information.)

3

Important Safety Notice

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 earthing pin on the power plug. This apparatus is equipped with a three pin
earthing-type power plug. This plug will only fit an earthing-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 earthing plug.

3) This is a class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in
which case you may be required to take adequate measures.

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

IMPORTANT: THE MOULDED PLUG

FOR YOUR SAFETY, PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING TEXT CAREFULLY.
This appliance is supplied with a moulded three pin mains plug for your safety and convenience. A 5 amp fuse is fitted

in this plug. Shall the fuse need to be replaced, please ensure that the replacement fuse has a rating of 5 amps and
that it is approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362.

Check for the ASTA mark
If the plug contains a removable fuse cover, you must ensure that it is refitted when the fuse is replaced.

If you lose the fuse cover the plug must not be used until a replacement cover is obtained
A replacement fuse cover can be purchased from your local Panasonic Dealer.

If the fitted moulded plug is unsuitable for the socket outlet in your home, then the fuse shall be removed and
the plug cut off and disposed of safety. There is a danger of severe electrical shock if the cut off plug is
inserted into any 13 amp socket.

If a new plug is to be fitted, please observe the wiring code as shown below.
If in any doubt, please consult a qualified electrician.

WARNING: THIS APPARATUS MUST BE EARTHED.
IMPORTANT:

The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code:

Green-and-Yellow: Earth
Blue: Neutral
Brown: Live

ASA

or the BSI mark

on the body of the fuse.

As the colours of the wire in the mains lead of this appliance may not correspond with the coloured markings
identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows.

The wire which is coloured GREEN-AND-YELLOW must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is
marked with the letter E or by the Earth symbol

The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal in the plug
which is marked with the letter N or coloured BLACK.

The wire which is coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminal in the plug
which is marked with the letter L or coloured RED.

How to replace the fuse. Open the fuse compartment with a screwdriver and replace the
fuse.

or coloured GREEN or GREEN-AND-YELLOW.

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Important Safety Notice

WARNING

Setup

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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Wall-hanging bracket (vertical)

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Wall-hanging bracket (angled)

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Wall-hanging bracket (Drawer type)

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Ceiling unit

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BNC Terminal Board

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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.

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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-WK42PV1
TY-WK42PR1
TY-WK42DR1
TY-CE42PS1
TY-42TM4YB
TY-42TM4DB

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 is spills onto the Plasma Display or foreign objects get inside it, a short-circuit may occur which could

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result in fire or electric shock. If any foreign objects get inside the Plasma Display, please consult your local
Panasonic dealer.

If using the pedestal (optional accessory), leave a space of at least 10 cm at the top, left and right, at least 6 cm
at the bottom, and at least 7 cm at the rear. If using some other setting-up method, leave a space of at least 10
cm at the top, bottom, left and right, and at least 1.9 cm 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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When using the Plasma Display

The Plasma Display is designed to operate on 220 - 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz.
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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Do not stick any foreign objects into the Plasma Display.

Do not insert any metal or flammable objects into the ventilations holes or drop them onto the Plasma Display , as

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doing so can cause fire or electric shock.

Do not remove the cover or modify it in any way.

High voltages which can cause severe electric shocks are present inside the Plasma Display . For any inspection,

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adjustment and repair work, please contact your local Panasonic dealer.

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

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socket plate is loose, they shall 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 may damage the power cable. When disconnecting the power cable, pull on the plug
body, not the cable.

Do not damage the cable, make any modifications to it, place heavy objects on top of it, heat it, place it near any

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hot objects, twist it, bend it excessively or pull it. To do so may cause fire and electric shock. If the power cable is
damaged, have it repaired at your local Panasonic dealer.

If the Plasma Display is not going to be used for any prolonged length of time, unplug the power cord plug
from the wall outlet.

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Important Safety Notice

If problems occur during use

If a problem occurs (such as no picture or no sound), or if smoke or an abnormal odour starts to come out
from the Plasma Display, immediately unplug the power cord plug from the wall outlet.

If you continue to use the Plasma Display in this condition, fire or electric shock could result. After checking that the

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smoke has stopped, contact your local Panasonic dealer so that the necessary repairs can be made. Repairing the
Plasma Display yourself is extremely dangerous, and shall never be done.

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

A short circuit may occur, which could cause fire. Contact your local Panasonic dealer for any repairs that need to

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be made.

CAUTION

When using the Plasma Display

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

Heated air comes out from the ventilation holes at the top of Plasma Display will be hot. Do not bring your hands

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or face, or objects which cannot withstand heat, close to this port, otherwise burns or deformation could result.

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

If the Plasma Display is moved while some of the cables are still connected, the cables may become damaged,

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and fire or electric shock could result.

Disconnect the power cord plug from the wall socket 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 becoming dusty.

If dust built up on the power cord plug, the resultant humidity can damage the insulation, which could result in fire.

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Pull the power cord plug out from the wall outlet and wipe the mains lead with a dry cloth.

CAUTION

This appliance is intended for use in environments which are relatively free of electromagnetic fields.
Using this appliance near sources of strong electromagnetic fields or where electrical noise may overlap with
the input signals could cause the picture and sound to wobble or cause interference such as noise to appear.
To avoid the possibility of harm to this appliance, keep it away from sources of strong electromagnetic fields.

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, wipe with a soft, lint-free cloth which has been soaked in pure water or water to

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which a small amount of neutral detergent has been added, 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 fingernails or other hard objects, otherwise the surface may

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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

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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.

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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

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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.

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Accessories

Accessories Supply

Check that you have the accessories and items shown

Operating Instruction book

Remote Control Transmitter
EUR646525

AC mains lead

Fixing bands
TMME187 × 2

Optional Accessories

INPUT

SURROUND

VOL

NR

PICTURE

SET UP

SOUND

PICTURE
POS. /SIZE

ASPECT

OFF TIMER

PC

PLASMA DISPLAY

Batteries for the Remote
Control Transmitter
(2 × R6 Size)

Ferrite core
(small size)
J0KF00000018 × 1

Ferrite core
(large size)
J0KG00000054 × 2

Speakers

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TY-SP42PWD3W
TY-SP42P5W-K
(TH-42PHD5)

TY-SP50PHD3W
TY-SP50P5W-K
(TH-50PHD5)

Wall-hanging bracket

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(vertical)
TY-WK42PV1

BNC Terminal Board

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TY-42TM4YB

Pedestal

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TY-ST05-K

Wall-hanging bracket

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(angled)
TY-WK42PR1

RGB(digital) Terminal Board

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TY-42TM4DB

Wall stand

•

TY-ST42PW1

Wall-hanging bracket

•

(Drawer type)
TY-WK42DR1

Mobile stand

•

TY-ST42PF3

Ceiling unit

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TY-CE42PS1

For assembling

Full instructions are supplied with each optional accessory for use with this Plasma Display.

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Remote Control Batteries

Requires two R6 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.)

3. Replace the cover and slide in
reverse until the lock snaps.

Two "R6" size

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.

Observe the following precaution:

1. Batteries shall 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 remote control acts sporadically or stops operating the Plasma Display
set.

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Connections

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.

1

Speakers (Optional accessories)

2

1

2

SPEAKERS
Terminals (R)

SPEAKERS
Terminals (L)

– Cable fixing bands

Secure any excess cables with bands as required.

Pass the attached cable fixing
band through the clip as
shown in the figure.

1

To tighten:

Pull

To secure cables connected to
Terminals, wrap the cable fixing band
around them then pass the pointed end
through the locking block, as shown in
the figure.

2

To loosen:

Push
the catch

Pull

From EXIT monitor terminal
on Computer (see page 10)

AUDIO

SERIALPC IN

From SERIAL Terminal on
Computer (see page 12)

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Connections

PC Input Terminals connection

COMPUTER

POWER /

Conversion adapter
(if necessary)

Less than

15

3"

/

16

(10 cm)

Ferrite core (small size)

Audio

– VOL +

INPUT
R - STANDBY
G POWER ON

(supplied)

Ferrite core (large size)
(supplied)

D-sub 15p

RGB

PC cable

Less than

15

3"

/

16

(10 cm)

AUDIO

PC IN

Stereo plug

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

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 1 10 kHz and vertical

scanning frequency of 48 to 120 Hz. (However, signals cannot be displayed if signals exceeding 1,200 lines will not
be displayed properly.)

(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 “4:3”, and 1,024 × 768 dots (TH-42PHD5) / 1,366 × 768 dots (TH-50PHD5) when the aspect
mode is set to “16:9”. 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.

10

Signal Names for D-sub 15P Connector

1

67839

45

10

1514131211

2

Connections

Pin No.

1
2
3

Pin Layout for PC Input
Terminal

AV/Component/RGB/PC/DVI input signals

RL

AUDIO

IN

AV 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

S VIDEO

VIDEO

IN

AV input PC RGB inputComponent/RGB input

signal name

VIDEO

IN

OUT

frequency(kHz) frequency(Hz)

4
5

RL

AUDIO

horizontal vertical

Signal Name

GND (Ground)
GND (Ground)

VD

COMPONENT/RGB INAV

Pin No.

PR/CR/R

6
7
8
9

10

P

R
G
B

HD

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

NC (not connected)

GND (Ground)

B/CB/B Y/G

Pin No.

11
12
13
14
15

Signal Name

GND (Ground)

SDA

HD/SYNC

VD

SCL

AUDIO

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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By installing the RGB(digital)Terminal Board(TY-42TM4DB)
to this set the PC input signal can be displayed.

11

Connections

Open

Installing the ferrite core

(Large size)

SERIAL Terminals connection

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

COMPUTER

9876

53214

Ferrite core

RS-232C
straight cable

D-sub 9p

(large size)
(supplied)

Less than

15

/

16

3"

SERIAL

Pin layout for RS-232C

(10 cm)

Notes:

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

The SERIAL terminal conforms to the RS-232C interface specification, 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 satisfies the conditions
given below. Use a computer application such as a programming language to software. Refer to the documentation for
the computer application for details.

Communication parameters

Signal level

Synchronization method

Baud rate

Parity

Character length

Stop bit

Flow control

RS-232C compliant

Asynchronous

9600 bps

None
8 bits

1 bit

-

RS-232C Conversion cable

D-sub 9-pin female

2
3
5

4 6

7
8

1 • 9

Details

R X D
T X D

GND

Non use

Shorted

NC

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

Start
(02h)

Colon Parameter(s)

3-character
command (3bytes)

(1 - 5 bytes)

Notes:

(1) If multiple commands are transmitted, be sure to

wait for the response for the first command to come
from this unit before sending the next command.

(2) If an incorrect command is sent by mistake, this

unit will send an “ER401” command back to the
computer.

12

Command

Command
PON
POF
AVL

ETX:C2C1 C3 P2P1 P3 P4 P5

End
(03h)

AMT
IIS

Parameter
None
None

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0
1
None
VID
YP1

Power ON
Power OFF
Volume 00 - 63
Audio mute OFF
Audio mute ON
Input select (toggle)
AV Mode
Component / RGB mode (processed as a

Control details

Y/PB/PR or RGB signals as set by this unit)
PC Mode
Screen mode select (toggle)
4 : 3
Zoom
16 : 9
Just
Panasonic Auto

DAM

RG1
None
NORM
ZOOM
FULL
JUST
SELF

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

Basic Controls

Explanations from here onward describe the functions when the optional BNC Terminal Board is installed.

R - STANDBY
G POWER ON

TH-50PHD5

Main Power On/Off Switch

Power Indicator

The Power Indicator will light.

Power-OFF .. Indicator not illuminated

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

Stand-by ....Red

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Power-ON .....Green

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(AV(S Video), Component/RGB, PC
Mode Selection)

Press the “INPUT” button to select AV
(S Video), Component/RGB, PC input
signal modes sequentially.
(see page 15)

Stand-by (ON/OFF) button

The Plasma Display must first be plugged into the
wall outlet and turnded on at the power switch.
(see page 14)
Press this button to turn the Plasma Display On,
from Standby mode. Press it again to turn the
Plasma Display Off to Standby mode.

Status button

Press the “Status” Button to display
the current system status.

AV

4:3

Off timer 90

1
2

3

1 AV(S Video), Component /RGB,

PC mode
2 Aspect mode (see page 18)
3 Off timer
The off timer indicator is displayed
only when the off timer has been set.

N button

(see page 21, 22, 24, 25)

PICTURE button

(see page 24)

PICTURE

POS. /SIZE

PICTURE POS./SIZE button

(see page 20)

PC button

Press the “PC” mode selection
button to select the PC mode.
This button is used to switch
directly to PC mode.

OFF TIMER button

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

INPUT

—

INPUT button

SURROUND button

(see page 23)

INPUT

SURROUND

VOL

NR

PICTURE

PC

SOUND

SET UP

ASPECT

OFF TIMER

VOL

+

V olume Adjustment

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

INPUT button
AV(S Video), Component/RGB
and PC Mode Selection)

Press to select AV(S Video),
Component/RGB and PC input
signal modes sequentially.
(see page 15)

Sound mute On/Off (see page 22)
V olume Adjustment

Press the Volume Up “+” or Down
“–” Button to increase or decrease

the sound volume level.

R button(see page 17)
ACTION button

Press to make selections

POSITION buttons
SET UP button (see page 16)

SOUND button (see page 22)
ASPECT button

Press to adjust the aspect.
(see page 18)

30 60

90

When three minutes remain, “Off timer 3” will flash.
The off timer is cancelled if a power interruption occurs.

0

13

Power On/Off and input signal selection

AC cord connection

Connecting the AC cord plug to the Plasma Display.

Power On/Off

Connecting the plug to the Wall Outlet
Note:

Main plug types vary between countries. The power plug
shown at left may, therefore, not be the type fitted to
your set.

INPUT

—

VOL

+

R - STANDBY
G POWER ON

R - STANDBY
G POWER ON

TH-50PHD5

Power Indicator

Remote Control Sensor

When the Power is turned on for the first

time, the Language selection screen is

displayed.

From the second time on, language

selection can be done from the setup

menu. (see page 15)

Select the desired language using the

and

keys and press the ACTION

button.

INPUT

OSD Language

English (UK

Deutsch
Fran ais

Italiano

p

a ol

Es

ENGLISH (US

Select

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

Power Indicator: Green

Example: The screen below is displayed for a while after

the Plasma Display is turned on. (setting
condition is an example.)

From the second time on, the below screen
is

displayed for a while (setting condition is

)

an example).

AV

4:3

)

Set

Press the

button on the remote control to turn the

Plasma Display off.

Power Indicator: Red (standby)

14

SURROUND

VOL

NR

Press the

button on the remote control to turn the

Plasma Display on.

Power Indicator: Green

Turn the power to the Plasma Display set off by pressing
the

switch on the Plasma Display , when the Plasma

Display is on or in standby mode.

Power On/Off and input signal selection

AV Component PC

Select the input signal

INPUT

Press the INPUT button to select the input
signal to be played back from the equipment
which has been connected to the Plasma
Display.

INPUT

— VOL +

R - STANDBY
G POWER ON

Select the input signals to be connected by
installing the optional Terminal Board.
(see page 30)

Input signals will change as follows:

INPUT

— VOL +

For Component Input

For RGB Input

AV RGB PC

INPUT

SURROUND

VOL

Note:

Input buttons do not work if no optional Terminal Board is installed.

Selecting the On-Screen Menu Language

INPUT

SURROUND

VOL

NR

PICTURE

SOUND

SET UP

SET UP

Press to display the Set Up menu.

Press to select the OSD Language.

Press to select your
preferred language.

Selectable languages

English(UK)
Deutsch
Français
Italiano
Español
ENGLISH(US)

.......

(Chinese)

Setup

Component/RGB-in select

Signal

Screensaver

OSD Language

Set up TIMER

English (UK

RGB

)

15

On-Screen Menu Display from Remote Control

To Picture adjust menu
(see page 24)

Picture

Normalise
Picture Mode
Contrast
Brightness
Colour
Tint
Sharpness
White balance
Advanced settings

Normal

Normal

20

0
0
0
0

Normal

T o Advanced Settings
(see page 24, 25)

Advanced Settings

Normalise
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

To Sound adjust menu
(see page 22)

Sound

Normalise
Sound Mode
Bass
Treble
Balance
Surround

Normal

Normal
0
0
0

On

2. 2

On

INPUT

SURROUND

VOL

NR

PICTURE

PICTURE

POS. /SIZE

PC

SOUND

SET UP

ASPECT

OFF TIMER

Press to select each item.

Setup

Component/RGB-in select

Signal

Screensaver

OSD Language

Set up TIMER

Setup

Component/RGB-in select

Signal

Screensaver

OSD Language

Set up TIMER

RGB

English (UK

RGB

English (UK

)

)

To Picture Pos./Size adjust
menu (see page 20)

During “AV(S Video)” and
“Component” input signal modes.

Picture Pos./Size

Normalise

Normal

H-Pos
H-Size
V-Pos
V-Size

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

Picture Pos./Size

Normalise

Normal

H-Pos
H-Size
V-Pos
V-Size
Clock Phase

PLASMA DISPLAY

Setup

Component/RGB-in select

Signal

OSD Language

Screensaver

Set up TIMER

English (UK

RGB

)

16

On-Screen Menu Display from Remote Control

Press to access each adjust
screen.

Press the R buttun to return to
“Setup” menu.

R

To Signal screen for A V
(see page 30, 31)

On

Auto

Off

4 : 3

[

Signal
3D Y/C Filter (NTSC

Colour system
3:2 Pulldown
Panasonic Auto (4:3

Note:

“Signal” setup menu displays different setting condition for each input signals. (see page 15)

)

)

To setup Screensaver
(see page 28)

Screensaver
Function

Mode

Start Time
Finish Time

SP Adjustment

White bar scroll

off

0:00
0:00
High

To Signal screen for
Component (see page 31)

]

AV

Signal
3 : 2 Pulldown

[

Component

]

Off

To Signal screen for RGB
(see page 32)

Signal

31.5

60.0

H & V

Sync

-

Freq. kHz

H

-

Freq. Hz

V

Press to select
each time adjust
screen.

Press to display each
adjust screen.

R

[

]

RGB

Start Time
Start Ttime

Hours Adjustment
Minutes Adjustment

Finish Time
Finish Time

Hours Adjustment
Minutes Adjustment

Periodic Time
Periodic Time

Hours Adjustment
Minutes Adjustment

To Signal screen for PC
(see page 32)

0 : 00
00

00

0 : 00
00

00

0:00
00
00

H & V

[

PC

Signal
Sync

H

-

Freq. kHz

31.5

60.0

-

Freq. Hz

V

]

To Set up Timer selection
screen (see page 26)

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 buttun 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 buttun to return
to “Setup” menu.

Operating Time
Operating Time

Hours Adjustment
Minutes Adjustment

PRESENT TIME Setup
PRESENT TIME

Hours Adjustment
Minutes Adjustment

POWER ON Setup
POWER ON Time

Hours Adjustment
Minutes Adjustment

POWER 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.

4 : 3 Zoom 16 : 9

Panasonic Auto Just

Notes:

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

“4:3”, “Zoom” and “16:9” only.

(2) For a 1125i (1080i), 750p (720p) signal input during “Component”

input signal mode, the mode is set to “16:9” 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” can
not be selected.

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

(AV(S Video), Component, RGB and PC).

PLASMA DISPLAY

18

ASPECT Controls

Mode

4 : 3

Zoom

16 : 9

Just

Picture

4

4 : 3

3

4

3

4

3

4

3 9

16

Zoom

9

16

16 : 9

9

16

Just

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

Zoom mode magnifies the central section of the
picture.

16:9 will display the picture at its maximum size but
with sight elongation.

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

Explanation

the picture will depend on the original signal.

Panasonic

Auto

416

For an elongated image

4

For a 4:3 image

Panasonic Auto

39

(depending on the picture source), allowing you to
view the picture at its maximum size.

Note:

The display will automatically become enlarged

Image is expanded

Panasonic Auto mode is designed to automatically
adjust the aspect ratio to handle a mix of 16:9 and

Changes in accordance
with the Panasonic Auto

3

mode setting (see page

31)

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 4:3.

Notes:

• Do not allow the picture displayed in 4:3 mode for an extended period, as this can cause a parmanent after-image to
remain on the Plasma Display Panel.

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Adjusting Picture Pos./Size

Adjusting screen

1

PICTURE

POS. /SIZE

2

During “AV(S Video)” and
“Component” input signal modes.

Picture Pos./Size

Normalise

Normal

H-Pos
H-Size
V-Pos
V-Size

Press to display the Picture Pos./Size
menu.

Press to select H-Pos/H-Size/V-Pos/V­Size/Clock Phase.

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

Picture Pos./Size

Normalise

Normal

H-Pos
H-Size
V-Pos
V-Size
Clock Phase

N

PICTURE

PICTURE

POS. /SIZE

PC

SURROUND

SOUND

INPUT

VOL

R

SET UP

ASPECT

OFF TIMER

3

R

Press to adjust Pos./Size.

PLASMA DISPLAY

Press to exit from adjust mode.

Notes:

(1) Adjustment details are memorized separately for dif ferent input signal formats (Adjustments for component signals

are memorized for 525i (480i), 625i (575i), 525p (480p), 1125i (1080i) and 625p (575p), 750p (720p) each, and
RGB/PC signals are memorized for each frequency.)

(2) If a “Cue” or “Rew” signal from a VCR or DVD player is received, the picture position will shift up or down. This

picture position movement cannot be controlled by the Picture Pos./Size function.

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Adjusting Picture Pos./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.

When the Position Left

V-Size

Clock Phase

(RGB/PC in Mode)

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

N

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 “Normalise”, then all adjustment values are returned to the factory settings.

“ ”

button is pressed.

Normalise

Normalisation)

When the Position Right

“ ”

“ ”

button is pressed.

or Right

“ ”

button

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Sound Adjustment

1

2

Bass

Adjusts low sounds

Treble

Adjusts high sounds

Balance

Adjusts left and right
volumes

SOUND

Select to adjust each item.

Press to display the Sound menu.

Press to select the desired adjustment menu.

Select the desired level by listening to the sound.

Sound

Normalise
Sound Mode
Bass
Treble
Balance
Surround

Normal

Normal
0
0
0

On

Normal

Auto

INPUT

SURROUND

VOL

N

PICTURE SET UP

PICTURE

Emits the original sound.

Automatically controls
proper volume level.

SOUND

R

Surround (see next page)
Select On or Off

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 (Normal, Auto).

Helpful Hint ( /

N

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 “Normalise”, then all adjustment values are returned to the factory settings.

Normalise

Normalisation)

Mute

Useful when answering the phone or receiving unexpected 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
(Normal, Auto).

On

PLASMA DISPLAY

23

Picture Adjustments

1

2

Picture Mode
Contrast
Brightness
Colour
Tint
Sharpness
White balance
Advanced settings

PICTURE

Select to adjust each item.

Picture

Normalise

Normal

Press the Picture button on the Remote
Control 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.

Normal

20

0
0
0
0

Normal

On

Normal

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

Picture

Normalise
Picture Mode
Contrast
Brightness
Colour
Tint
Sharpness
White balance
Advanced Settings

or right

button to switch between

Normal Dynamic

Cinema

Normal

Normal

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

Normalise
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.

N

Helpful Hint ( /

Normalise

Dynamic

For viewing in brighter environments.
This menu selects higher than normal
Brightness and Contrast

.

levels of

Cinema

Ideal for movies.

Note:

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

Press the left

or right

button to switch between

modes.

Normal Cool Warm

Normalisation)

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 “Normalise”, then all adjustment values are returned to the factory settings.

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Picture Adjustments

Item

Contrast

Brightness

Colour

Tint

(NTSC only)

Sharpness

Note:

In picture adjustment mode, bright pictures may not show any noticeable change when contrast is increased.
Likewise, dark pictures will show little change when contrast is reduced.

Effect Adjustments

Selects the proper brightness and

Less More

Darker Brighter

Less More

Reddish Greenish

Less More

density for the room.
Adjusts for easier viewing of dark pictures

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

Adjust for nice skin colour.

Adjusts picture sharpness.

Notes:

(1)

“Colour” and “Tint”
be adjusted for “RGB” and “PC”
input signal modes.

(2) You can change the level of each

function (Contrast, Brightness,
Colour, Tint, Sharpness) for each
Picture menu.

(3) The setting details for normal,

dynamic and cinema respectively
are memorized separately for each
input mode (AV(S Video), Component,
RGB and PC).

(4) The “Tint” setting can be adjusted

for NTSC signal only during “AV
(S Video)” input signal.

settings cannot

Advanced Settings

Item

Black

extension

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 (AV(S Video), Component, RGB and PC).
(3) The adjustment range values should be used as an adjustment reference.

Effect

Less More

Less More

Less More

Less More

Less More

Down Up

Details

Adjusts the dark shades of the image in gradiation.

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

2.2

2.5

Helpful Hint ( /

N

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

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

Normalise

Normalisation)

25

Set up TIMER

The timer can switch the Plasma Display On or Off.
Before attempting Timer Set, confirm the PRESENT TIME and adjust if necessary.

Then set POWER ON Time / POWER OFF Tme.

Display the Set up TIMER screen

1

SET UP

Press to display the

INPUT

SURROUND

Setup menu screen.

Press to select

VOL

NR

2

Set up TIMER.

Press to display

PICTURE

SOUND

SET UP

the Set up TIMER
screen.

PRESENT TIME Set

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

Setup

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

English (UK

RGB

)

0:52

Off

0:00

Off

0:00

1

2

Press to select PRESENT TIME.

Press to display the PRESENT TIME
Setting screen.

Press to select Hours Adjustment /
Minutes Adjustment.

Press to set up Hours or Minutes

button: Forward

button: Back

Press to store PRESENT TIME Setup.

PRESENT TIME Setup
PRESENT TIME

Hours Adjustment
Minutes Adjustment

PRESENT TIME Setup
PRESENT TIME

Hours Adjustment
Minutes Adjustment

99 : 99
00

00

0 : 52
00

52

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TIMER Set

Setup TIMER

1

2

Press to select
POWER ON Time/POWER OFF Time.

Press to display the POWER ON Setup/
POWER OFF Setup 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

POWER ON Function
POWER ON Time
POWER OFF Function
POWER OFF Time

POWER ON Setup

POWER ON Time

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

POWER ON Function
POWER ON Time
POWER OFF Function
POWER OFF Time

0:52

On

0:00

On

0:00

Note:

Timer function will not work unless “PRESENT TIME” 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

2

Reversal / Scroll selection

3

Press to display the Setup menu screen.

Press to select the Screensaver.

Press to select the Screensaver screen.

Press to select the Function.

Press to select the desired function.

White bar scroll Image Reversal
White bar scroll : The white bar will scroll from left to right.

Setup

Component/RGB-in select

Signal

Screensaver

OSD Language

Set up TIMER

Screensaver
Function

Mode
Periodic Time
Operating Time
SP Adjustment

English (UK

White bar scroll

Interval

RGB

)

0:00
0:00
High

Image Reversal : Negative image will be displayed on the screen.

Mode selection

4

Press to select the Mode.

Press to select each mode items.

Off
Interval : Operates when Periodic Time and Operating Time are setup and those

times arrive.

T ime D esignation : O perates when Start Time and Finish Time are setup and those

times arrive.

On : Operates when the (ACTION) is pressed.

If the Mode is at On, the menu screen will disappear and the
Screensaver will be activated.

To stop the Screensaver under On, press the R button.

After selecting Time Designation or Interval, the relevant Time Setup will become available for selection and the
Operating Time may be set. (Time cannot be set when “Mode” is “on” or “off.”)

Screensaver
Function

Mode
Start Time
Finish Time
SP Adjustment

White bar scroll

Time Designation

0:00
0:00

Mid

28

Screensaver
Function

Mode
Start Time
Finish Time

SP Adjustment

White bar scroll

Time Designation

0:00
0:00

Mid

Screensaver
Function

Mode
Periodic Time
Operating Time
SP Adjustment

White bar scroll

Interval

0:00
0:00
High

Screensaver
Function

Mode

Start Time
Finish Time

SP Adjustment

White bar scroll

off

0:00
0:00
High

Screensaver (For preventing after-images )

Setup of Screensaver Time

5

Screensaver
Function

Mode
Start Time
Finish Time
SP Adjustment

6

White bar scroll

Time Designation

0:00
0:00

Mid

Press to select Start Time/ Finish
Time (When Time Designation is
selected).
Press to select Periodic Time/
Operating Time (When Interval is
selected).

Press to select each Time
Adjustment screen.

Screensaver
Function

Mode
Periodic Time
Operating Time
SP Adjustment

White bar scroll

Interval

0:00
0:00
High

Press to select Hours Adjustment/
Minutes Adjustment.

Press to Setup Hours or Minutes.

button: Forward
button: Back

Press to store settings.

Start Time
Start Ttime

Hours Adjustment
Minutes Adjustment

Finish Time
Finish Time

Hours Adjustment
Minutes Adjustment

Periodic Time
Periodic Time

Hours Adjustment
Minutes Adjustment

Operating Time
Operating Time

Hours Adjustment
Minutes Adjustment

0 : 00
00

00

0 : 00
00

00

0:00
00
00

0 : 00
00

00

Note: Timer function will not work unless “PRESENT TIME” is set.

Side Panel Adjustment

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
panels either side of the display field.
To prevent the appearance of such an after-image,
illuminate the side panels.

1

2

3

To display the Screensaver screen.
(Refer to the previous page, operation
guide steps 1 and 2)

Press to select the SP Adjustment.

Press to select Off, Low, Mid, High.

Off Low Mid High

R

Press to exit from Screensaver.

side panel

4:3

Screen Display

Screensaver
Function

Mode

Start Time
Finish Time

SP Adjustment

after-images

White bar scroll

Time Designation

0:00
0:00

Mid

Notes:

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

• The side panels may flash (alternate black/white) depending on the picture being shown on the screen. In such an
occurrence, use the Cinema mode.

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Setup for Input Signals

Component/RGB-in Select

Select the input signals to be connected by installing the Optional Terminal Board.
(Refer to the service manual for the optional Terminal Board.)
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

INPUT

“Component”

“RGB”

1

SET UP

Press to display the Setup menu screen.

SURROUND

VOL

N

PICTURE SET UP

PICTURE

POS. /SIZE

SOUND

ASPECT

2

R

R

Press to select the “Component/RGB-in
Select”.

Press to select the desired mode.

Press to exit from adjust mode.

3D Y/C Filter – For NTSC AV images

Select “Signal” from the “Setup” menu during AV(S Video) input signal mode.
(“Signal [AV]” menu is displayed.)

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

Press to set On/Off.

Setup

Component/RGB-in select

Signal

Screensaver

OSD Language

Set up TIMER

RGB

English (UK

Component RGB

Setup

Component/RGB-in select

Signal

Screensaver

OSD Language

Set up TIMER

RGB

English (UK

)

)

R

Press to exit from adjust mode.

Note:

When On, this setting only affects NTSC input signals.

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Press

Signal
3D Y/C Filter (NTSC

Colour system
3 : 2 Pulldown
Panasonic Auto (4:3

(ACTION) button

[

]

AV

)

)

On

Auto

Off

4 : 3

Colour system / Panasonic Auto

Auto PAL SECAM M.NTSC NTSC

Setup for Input Signals

Select Signal from the “Setup” menu during AV (S Video) input
signal mode.(“Signal [AV]” menu is displayed.)

Press to select the “Colour System” or
“Panasonic Auto”.

Press to select each functions.

If the picture image becomes unstable:

With the system set on Auto, under conditions of
low level or noisy input signals the image may in
rare cases become unstable. Should this occur,
set the system to match the format of the input
signal.

Mode

Colour system

Set the colour system to match the input signal. If set to “Auto”, the colour system is determined
automatically.

Function

Setup

Component/RGB-in select

Signal

Screensaver

OSD Language

Set up TIMER

Press

Signal
3D Y/C Filter (NTSC

Colour system
3 : 2 Pulldown
Panasonic Auto (4:3

English (UK

(ACTION) button

)

)

RGB

On

Auto

Off

4 : 3

)

[

]

AV

Panasonic Auto
(4:3)

Set to “4 : 3” 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”.

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.

Setup

Select “Signal” from the “Setup” menu during AV(S Video) or Component input
signal mode.(“Signal [AV]” 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 “AV(S V ideo)” input signal mode.

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

Component/RGB-in select

Signal

Screensaver

OSD Language

Set up TIMER

Press

Signal
3D Y/C Filter (NTSC

Colour system
3 : 2 Pulldown
Panasonic Auto (4:3

English (UK

(ACTION) button

)

)

RGB

On

Auto

Off

4 : 3

)

[

AV

]

R

Press to exit from adjust mode.

Signal
3 : 2 Pulldown

[

Component

]

Off

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Setup for input signals

Sync

Select Signal from the “Setup” menu during RGB or PC input signal mode.

Press to adjust.

Setup

Component/RGB-in select

Signal

Screensaver

OSD Language

Set up TIMER

Press

Signal

English (UK

(ACTION) button

RGB

)

[

RGB

]

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: Compatible with the scart plug (Europe)

The H and V sync signals are input from the HD/VD connector.

from the G connector.
The composite video signal input from the VIDEO input terminal is

used by dividing the sync signals.

Sync

Signal
Sync

Sync

Sync

Sync

-

Freq. kHz

H
V

H
V

31.5

60.0

-

Freq. Hz

-

Freq. kHz

31.5

60.0

-

Freq. Hz

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
V

-

Freq. Hz

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

V olume
(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 pushing the power switch or stand­by button on the remote control.)

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

No Colour

Plasma Display panel

Symptoms

Some parts of the screen
do not light up

After-images appear

Colour controls set at minimum level
(see page 24, 25)
Colour system (see page 31)

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 or any part of a still picture i.e. edges to be displayed for
an extended period, as this can cause a permanent after-image 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.

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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Connections

Connection to the Optional Terminal Board

By installing the optional BNC Terminal Board, the Plasma Display can handle high quality input signals such as
AV(S V ideo), DVD, and RGB.Below is the connecting method when the optional BNC Terminal Board is installed.

Optional BNC T erminal Board (TY-42TM4YB)

RL

AUDIO

IN

S VIDEO

IN

A V Terminals
(see page 35, 36)

VIDEO

IN

OUT

RL

AUDIO

HD

VD

PR/CR/R

P

B/CB

/B Y/G

VIDEO

COMPONENT/RGB INAV

COMPONENT/RGB IN and Audio IN Terminals
(see page 36, 37)

AUDIO

SERIALPC IN

SPEAKER
Terminals (R)

SPEAKER
Terminals (L)

Notes:

After installing the Optional Terminal Board, the Setup menu screen on the Plasma Display will change. (The input
signal cables should be connected to the relevant terminals).

• The input signals that may be selected by the INPUT button will change.

• The required mode, either "Component" or "RGB" and "Component/RGB-In Select", will be available for selection.

• On the Setup menu screen, the setting contents under Signal will change.

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AV Input Terminals connection

Connect the signal source equipment.
(Example) When connecting an S VIDEO VCR

Connections

(S VIDEO VCR)

VIDEO signal connection

(VCR)

2×RCA audio

cables

AUDIO

Audio input to

L/R sockets

Audio

OUT

RL

RL

AUDIO

IN

S VIDEO

Video

OUT

IN

AV

S Video

OUT

S VIDEO

Video input to

VIDEO

VIDEO

IN

S VIDEO

socket

OUT

S VIDEO 4 pin socket

Luminance earth

Luminance in

Chrominance earth

Chrominance in

Audio

OUT

RL

Video

OUT

Video input to
BNC socket

VIDEO
RCA-BNC video cable
AUDIO
2×RCA audio cables

Audio input to

(VCR)

Audio

OUT

RL

Video

OUT

L/R sockets

VIDEO
RCA video cable

AUDIO
2×RCA audio cables

Audio input to L/R sockets

Note:

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

Video input to
BNC socket

RCA-BNC adapter plug

RL

AUDIO

S VIDEO

IN

VIDEO

VIDEO

IN

AV

OUT

IN

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Connections

(Example) When connecting 21 pin scart cables.

(VCR)

(DVD / Satellite Receiver)

AV2

AV1/TV

Video input to
BNC socket

Audio input to
L/R sockets

Video input to
BNC socket

RCA-BNC
adapter plug

RL

AUDIO

IN

S VIDEO

IN

VIDEO

VIDEO

OUT

IN

AV

Notes:

Audio input to L/R sockets

(1) Additional equipment, cables and an adapter plug shown are not supplied with this set.
(2) 21 pin connectors and 21 pin scart plugs are connectors used in Europe.

AV Out

MONITOR DEVICE

BNC cable

RL

AUDIO

S VIDEO

IN

IN

AV

VIDEO

VIDEO

OUT

IN

(Example) colour CRT monitor

Component/RGB Input connection

Component signals (Y, PB, PR) connection

RCA-BNC

(DVD Player)

P

P

Y

Y, PB, P

B

R

L

R

3×RCA
video cables

AUDIO

2×RCA

R

adaptor plug

audio cables

Notes:

RL

A

U

D

IO

V

D

COMPONENT/RGB IN

P

R

/C

H

R

/R

D

(1) Change the “Component/RGB-in” setting in the “Setup” menu to “Component”. (see page 30)
(2) Additional equipment, cables and adapter plugs shown are not supplied with this set.

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P

B

/C

Y

B

/G

/B

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

Example of input signal source

HDTV-compatible VCR

Connections

5×BNC
RGB cables

RGB camera

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

Audio input to

RL

AUDIO

COMPONENT/RGB IN

VD

L/R sockets

AUDIO

2×RCA audio cables

RCA-BNC

Computer

VD

HD

R

adaptor-plug

B

G

Notes:

(1) Change the “Component/RGB-in” setting in the “Setup” menu to “RGB”. (see page 30)
(2) Additional equipment, cables and adapter plugs shown are not supplied with this set.

P

R/CR/R

P

HD

B/CB/B

Y/G

RGB (digital) input connection

(Example) Connecting RGB (digital) signals of equipment such as a PC to a display fitted with an RGB (digital) Terminal Board.

PC with digital

RGB video out

Mini-jack
(M3)

AUDIO

RGB(digital) IN

AUDIO

OUT

RL

Digital RGB video
cable (accessory)

VCR

S VIDEO

OUT

VIDEO

OUT

or

R L

AUDIO

IN

Colour monitor

VIDEO

S VIDEO

IN

IN

AV

VIDEO

OUT

RCA-BNC
adapter
(optional)

Plasma display

INPUT

–

VOL

+

R - STANDBY
G POWER ON

Installed into
Plasma display

RGB(digital) Terminal Board

(optional)

TY-42TM4DB

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Specifications

TH-42PHD5 TH-50PHD5
Power Source
Power Consumption

Normal use
Stand-by condition
Power off condition

Plasma Display panel

Contrast Ratio

Screen size

Operating condition

Temperature
Humidity

Applicable signals

Colour System

Scanning format

PC signals

220 - 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz

375 W 495 W

3.0 W 3.0 W

1.7 W 1.7 W

Drive method AC type Drive method AC type

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

3000:1

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

No. of pixels No. of pixels

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

0 °C - 40 °C
20 % - 80 %

NTSC, PAL, PAL60, SECAM, Modified NTSC
525i (480i), 625i (575i), 525p (480p), 625p (575p), 750p (720p), 1125/60i, 50i,
24p, 24sF (1080/60i, 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

Connection terminals

PC

SERIAL

SPEAKERS (6 Ω)

Accessories Supplied

Remote Control Transmitter

Batteries

Fixing bands

Ferrite core

(HIGH-DENSITY D-SUB 15PIN)

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

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

TMME187 × 2

J0KF00000018 × 1, J0KG00000054 × 2

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 COMPATIBLE

EUR646525

2 × R6 Size

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Optional Supplied

POWER /

R - STANDBY
G POWER ON

INPUT

— VOL +

724 mm

1,210 mm

98 mm

Speakers

Pedestal

Wall stand

Mobile stand

Wall-hanging bracket

(vertical)

Wall-hanging bracket

(angled)

Wall-hanging bracket

(Drawer type)

Ceiling unit

BNC Terminal Board

RGB(digital)

Terminal Board

Specifications

TH-42PHD5 TH-50PHD5

TY-SP42PWD3W or TY-SP50PHD3W or

TY-SP42P5W-K TY-SP50P5W-K

TY-ST05-K

TY-ST42PW1

TY-ST42PF3

TY-WK42PV1

TY-WK42PR1

TY-WK42DR1

TY-CE42PS1
TY-42TM4YB

TY-42TM4DB

Dimensions

××

× H

××

××

× D)

××

(W

Mass (Weight)

1,020 mm × 610 mm × 89 mm 1,210 mm × 724 mm × 98 mm

1,020 mm

INPUT

—

VOL

+

POWER /

R - STANDBY
G POWER ON

89 mm

610 mm

approx. 29.5 kg net (main unit only) approx. 42.5.0 kg net (main unit only)

approx. 33.7 kg (with speakers) approx. 47.1 kg (with speakers)

Notes:

(1) Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. Weight and dimensions shown are approximate.
(2) This equipment complies with the EMC standards listed below.

EN55022, EN61000-3-2, EN61000-3-3, EN61000-6-2.

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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

Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.

Web Site : http://www.panasonic.co.jp/global/

Printed in Japan

MBS0602S2072(MS)