Panasonic HD Plasma Display Th 42ph20 Operating Instructions

Model No.
No. de Modelo
TH-42PH20U
TH-50PH20U
TQB2AA0592
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For more detailed instructions, refer to the Operating Instructions 
on the CD-ROM.
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WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover or back.
No user-serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualifi ed service personnel.
The lightning flash with 
arrow-head within a triangle 
is in  tend  ed to tell the user 
that parts inside the product 
are a risk of electric shock 
to per sons. The exclamation point within 
a triangle is intended to 
tell the user that important 
operating and servicing 
instructions are in the papers 
with the ap pli ance.
CAUTION
RISK OF...

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Important Safety Instructions
  1) Read these instructions.
  2) Keep these instructions.
  3) Heed all warnings.
  4) Follow all instructions.
  5) Do not use this apparatus near water.
  6) Clean only with dry cloth.
  7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the ma\
nufacturer’s instructions.
  8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including ampli fi ers) that produce heat.
  9) Do not defeat the safety...

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This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a\
 Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 
15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmf\
ul interference in a 
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy an\
d, if not installed 
and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interfer\
ence to radio communications. However, 
there is no guarantee that...

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Safety Precautions
This Plasma Display is for use only with the following optional accessor\
ies. 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 Panasonic Corpora\
tion.)
   CAUTION
 
 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...

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Safety Precautions
WARNING 
The front of the display panel has been specially treated. Wipe the panel surface gently using only a cleaning 
cloth or a soft, lint-free cloth.
• 
If the surface is particularly dirty, wipe with a soft, lint-free cloth which has been soaked in pure water \
or water in which n eutral 
detergent has been diluted 100 times, and then wipe it evenly with a dry\
 cloth of the same type until the surface is dry.
•  Do not scratch or hit the surface of the panel with fi  ngernails...

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-+
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Accessories
Requires two AA batteries.2.  Insert batteries - note correct polarity (+ and -).
  Precaution on battery use
Incorrect installation can cause battery leakage and corrosion that will\
 damage the remote control transmitter.
Disposal of batteries should be in an environment-friendly manner.
Observe the following precautions:
1. Batteries should always be replaced as a pair. Always use new batteries when replacing the old set.
2. Do not combine a used battery with a new one.
3. Do not...

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When using the Wall-hanging bracket (vertical)
Note:
When using the Wall-hanging bracket (vertical) (TY-WK42PV20), use the holes  and  to secure the 
cables. If the clamper is used on the hole , the cables may be caught by the wall-hanging bracket.
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2
Plug the AC cord into the display unit.
Plug the AC cord until it clicks.
Note:
Make sure that the AC cord is locked on 
both the left and right sides.
Speaker 
terminal (R) Speaker 
terminal (L)
When connecting the speakers, be sure to use only the...

VIDEO and COMPONENT / RGB IN connection
, 
Y  ,  P B ,    P R OUT 
PR
P B 
Y 
AUDIO 
OUT 
R
L
VIDEO
OUT
AUDIO OUT
R L
Notes: 
•  Change the “COMPONENT/RGB-IN select” setting in the “SETUP” 
menu to “COMPONENT” (when COMPONENT signal connection) 
or “RGB” (when RGB signal connection).
•  Accepts only RGB signals with “SYNC ON G”.
RCA-BNC
Adapter plug
RCA-BNC
Adapter plug
DVD Player
VCR
Computer RGB Camcorder
Connections
Video equipment connection
SLOT:    Terminal board (optional 
accessories) insert...

HDMI connection
DVI-D IN connection
[Pin assignments and signal names]
1931
4218
Note: 
Additional equipment and HDMI cable shown are not supplied with this set\
.
Pin No.Signal NamePin No.Signal Name
1T.M.D.S Data2+11T.M.D.S Clock 
Shield
2T.M.D.S Data2 
Shield12T.M.D.S Clock-
3T.M.D.S Data2-13CEC4T.M.D.S Data1+14Reserved 
(N.C. on device)5T.M.D.S Data1 
Shield
6T.M.D.S Data1-15SCL7T.M.D.S Data0+16SDA
8T.M.D.S Data0 
Shield17DDC/CEC 
Ground
9T.M.D.S Data0-18+5V Power10T.M.D.S Clock+19Hot Plug DetectHDMI...