Panasonic Hd Plasma Television Th 42px20 Operating Instructions

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Split Screen
Changing the channels for the Split Screen Swapping left and right screens
Changing the channels for the Main Picture
Select channels for the Main Picture by pressing CHCH
or use the remote control numeric keypad.
Viewing Videos
While Split screen is displayed, press TV/VIDEO to
switch modes. Select channels for the Split Screen by
pressing 
PIP CH
VCR CH .Press 
SWAP to switch the SPLIT SCREEN and
MAIN PICTURE source.SWAP
CH10
CH10
CHCH
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09
CH10
CH5
CH10
CH5CH5
CH10
TV/VIDEO
CH10VIDEO 1
Searching the other channels
press SEARCHOPEN/CLOSE to search the other channels.SEARCHOPEN/CLOSE
Press SEARCHOPEN/CLOSE again to stop the search.
This returns the screen to its previous condition.
Search Frames
PIP CH
VCR CH
CH10CH11
CH12
CH13 CH5
CH6
CH6
CH6 
						

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ASPECT Controls
The color monitor will allow you to enjoy viewing the picture at its maximum size, including wide screen cinema format
picture.
ASPECT button
The aspect mode changes each time the ASPECT button is pressed.
Note: Aspect MODE will change as follows depending on the receiving signals.
(1) 480i:
(2) 480p (including HDMI-IN):
(3) PC mode
(4) 1080i: FULL only
(5) SPLIT SCREEN: FULL only
ASPECT
ACTION
TV
D
TVCBL
AUXDV D
VCR
DBS
RCVR
CH
CH VOL VOL
RECALLSAPPC
MENU
POWER
MUTEASPECTTV/VIDEOLIGHT
FULL ZOOM 4:3
4 : 3 will display a 4:3 picture in its true aspect ratio.
Bars can be seen to the left and right of the image.
ZOOM mode magnifies the central section of the
picture.
FULL will display the picture at its maximum size but
with slight elongation.
JUST mode will display a 4:3 picture at its maximum
size but with aspect correction applied to the sides
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.
Mode
Picture Explanation
4 : 3
NORMAL
FULL
JUST
JUST4
39 16
NORMAL4
3
FULL4
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9
4 : 3
3 4
ZOOMNORMAL will display a 4:3 picture in its true aspect
ratio.
Bars can be seen to the left and right of the image.
Note:
The S VIDEO terminal on this set can be detected 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.
ZOOM4
316
9
FULL *(JUST)
*No signalZOOMNORMAL
JUST FULLZOOM 4 : 3
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PC MENU
PICTURE
SIGNAL PICTURE POS./SIZE
PC MENU
1Press to display the PC menu.
2
Press to select PICTURE/PICTURE POS./SIZE/SIGNAL
To PICTURE adjust menu
(see page 54)
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DTV
AUXDV D
VCR
DBS
RCVR
RECALL
PLAY R-TUNE PROGGUIDESAP
PA G E EXIT
PIP SPLIT MOVE SWAPSTOP PAUSERECPIP MAXFFPIP MINREW
FREEZETV/VCRPIP CH
VCR CHSEARCHOPEN/CLOSE
MUTEASPECTTV/VIDEOLIGHT
POWER
CBL
CH
CH VOL VOL
ACTION
TV
PC
MENU
PC
MENU
ACTIONCH
CH VOL VOL
PICTURE
NORMALIZE
PICTURE  MENU
BRIGHTNESSSTANDARD
0
COLOR  TEMPNORMAL PICTURE25
3
SHARPNESS
NORMAL
To PICTURE POS./SIZE
adjust menu
(see page 55)
NORMAL
PICTURE  POS./SIZE
NORMALIZE
H-POS
H-SIZE
V-POS
V-SIZE
CLOCK  PHASE
To SIGNAL screen
(see page 56)
SIGNAL
SYNC
H
-FREQ.                 kHz
V-FREQ.                  HzH & V
31.5
60.0
Press to display the PC menu screen, 
						

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PICTURE
NORMALIZE
PICTURE  MENU
BRIGHTNESSSTANDARD
0
COLOR  TEMPNORMAL PICTURE25
0
SHARPNESS
NORMAL
 Helpful Hint ( NORMALIZE Normalization)
1
2Select PICTURE from “PC MENU” during PC input signal.
Select to adjust each item.
Press to select the menu to adjust.
Select the desired level by looking at the picture
behind the menu.
Press the left 
 
or right  
button to switch between
modes.
STANDARD
For viewing in standard (evening lighting) environments.
This menu selects the normal levels of BRIGHTNESS
and PICTURE.
DYNAMIC
For viewing in brighter environments.
This menu selects higher than normal levels of
BRIGHTNESS and PICTURE.
CINEMA
Ideal for movies.
Press the left 
 
or right  
button to switch between
modes.
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.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 next page)
AUTO
Automatically selects the mode that best suits the
brightness of the environment.
PC MENU
ACTIONCH
CH VOL VOL
PICTURE
NORMALIZE
PICTURE  MENU
BRIGHTNESSSTANDARD
0
COLOR  TEMPNORMAL PICTURE25
3
SHARPNESS
NORMAL
AUTO             STANDARD
CINEMA            DYNAMIC
NORMAL          COOL          WARM
PICTURE Adjustments 
						

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H-POS
H-SIZE
V-POS
V-SIZE
CLOCK PHASE
(RGB/PC in Mode)When the Position Right “
” 
button is pressed
When the Position Right “” 
button is pressed
When the Position Right “” 
button is pressed
When the Position Right “” 
button is pressed
When the Position Left “” 
button is pressed
When the Position Left “” 
button is pressed
When the Position Left “” 
button is pressed
When the Position Left “” 
button is pressed
 Helpful Hint ( NORMALIZE Normalization)
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.
Adjusting screen
Select PICTURE POS./SIZE from the “PC MENU” during PC
input signal.
Press to adjust POS./SIZE. Press to select H-POS/H-SIZE/V-POS/
V-SIZE/CLOCK PHASE.
During “RGB” input signal.1
3 2
Note:
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.
Flickering and distortion can be eliminated by using the Position Left “
” 
or Right “” 
button to
carry out adjustment.
PC MENU
NORMALPICTURE  POS./SIZE
NORMALIZE
H-POS
H-SIZE
V-POS
V-SIZE
CLOCK  PHASE
ACTIONCH
CH VOL VOL
ACTIONCH
CH VOL VOL
Adjusting PICTURE POSITION/SIZE 
						

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Select SIGNAL from the “PC MENU” menu during PC input signal.
ACTIONCH
CH VOL VOL
Press to select each item.
SIGNAL
SYNC
H
-FREQ.                 kHz
V-FREQ.                  HzH & V
31.5
60.0
SYNCH & V
SYNCON  G
Setting RGB sync signal
Confirm that the input is set to RGB INPUT (this setting is valid only for RGB INPUT
signal).
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.
Displays the H (Horizontal)/V (Vertical) frequencies.
This display is valid only for RGB input signal.
Display range:
Horizontal 15 - 110 kHz
Vertical 48 - 120 Hz
H-FREQ.                 kHz
V
-FREQ.                  Hz31.5
60.0
PC MENU
Press  
(ACTION) button
Note:
Sync cannot be adjusted while a DVI signal is being applied.
PC MENU
PICTURE
SIGNAL PICTURE POS./SIZE
SYNC
H-FREQ. (kHz)/V-FREQ. (Hz) 
						

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Still image data (JPEG) made with a digital camera, digital video camera, or PC can be played back using an SD
Card/PC Card.
Displayable Image Formats:
Baseline JPEG
(80 x 60 ~ 5120 x 3840 pixels)
JPEG Viewer (SD Card/PC Card)
Notes:
 • Some parts of an image may not be displayed or the image may be displayed on a smaller scale depending on the
size of the image.
• Only JPEG images can be displayed on this Television.
Card Data Protection
• Do not remove the card while it is being accessed.
• Do not touch the terminals on the back of the SD Card/PC Card.
• Electrical interference, electrostatic discharges and malfunctions of the unit or card may all result in damage to the
card or data loss. It is recommended that any important data also be backed up on a PC.
• Stored data should be periodically backed up as a protection against data corruption, data loss or device malfunction.
Please note that our company shall not accept any liability for damage or loss of stored data.
Folders and Files
Digital cameras that are compliant with DCF specifications use folders with a specific structure. The following diagram
shows an example of the folder structure.
Caution
 • Always insert card in the correct direction. Failure to do so may result in damage to the card and this unit.
• The SD Card and PC Card are precision devices. Do not subject them to excessive pressure or strong impacts.
DCIM Folder
The digital camera creates this folder automatically.
100_PANA Folder
Folder names consist of a 3-digit folder number which is
followed by five arbitrary characters. Digital camera
images are stored within these folders.
JPEG files in the 100_PANA folder are displayed when a
Card, which is structured as shown left, is inserted. To
display another folder, see page 69 INDEX AREA
OPERATION.
Note:
The folder name may vary according to the digital camera
being used.
P1000001.JPG: DCF File
File names consist of four arbitrary characters followed by
a 4-digit file number. DCF files are image files
(normally JPEG files) that have been taken by a digital
camera.
ROOT
DCIM
P1000001.jpg
P1000002.jpg
P1000003.jpg
P1000004.jpg
P1010001.jpg
P1010002.jpg
P1010003.jpg
P1010004.jpg
100_PANA
101_PANA
Example:
If the Card file hierarchy is displayed on the PC
as shown in diagram at below. 
						

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SD CARD
PUSH-EJECT
PC CARD
EJECT
PCSD CARD
PUSH-EJECT
PC CARD
EJECT
PC
PC CARD
EJECT
PC
SD CARD
PUSH-EJECTPC CARD
EJECT
PC
If the removal button does not pop 
out and PC card can not be removed,
Push in PC card again, and proceed 
with 1 to 3 for the removal button.
If PC card adapter is used, remove it 
together with the adapter.
Insertion Removal
Insertion Removal
1. Raise.
Terminal 
face to 
the depth
2. Lower.
Direct the 
label side upward.
Direct the 
label side upward.
1. Push. 2. The removal 
button pops 
out.3. Push.
2. Insert it 
    to the depth.1. Push the center 
    of the card.
Holding 
both edges, 
securely insert it to 
the depth.
Align the 
direction 
of    mark.
JPEG Viewer (SD Card/PC Card)
Insert the Card.
Front Card Slot
Compatible Card
SD Card slot PC Card slot
SD Card Compact Flash*
Multi Media Card Smart Media*
Memory Stick*
xD Picture Card*
 • The media* listed in the right column above can be read via
the PC Card in the PC Card adaptor.
 • Hard disk PC Cards, Flash ATA Cards, and other recorded
media cannot be used.
 • Place the selected media onto the PC Card and then insert
into the PC Card Slot.
 • When both an SD Card and PC Card are inserted, the SD
Card contents has priority and will be displayed.
 • If the Card is unusable, “CARD FORMAT NOT
SUPPORTED” is displayed on-screen. Remove the Card
only when ACCESS is not displayed.
 • If an incompatible JPEG file is displayed (full size file
preview), “DATA FORMAT NOT SUPPORTED” is displayed.
Notes:
 • Insert/remove Card while “Card Menu Screen” or “No Card”
is displayed.
 • Be sure ACCESS is not displayed before Card insertion/
removal.
 • Fully insert the Card (ACCESS is displayed). Wait until
ACCESS goes out before removing.
 • Before reinserting a Card after removing it, wait until “NO
CARD” is displayed. If there are Cards in both Card Slots,
wait until the Card Menu Screen of the other Slot is
displayed and ACCESS is no longer displayed before
reinserting a Card.
Remove the Card.
Card Menu Screen
The screen below is displayed automatically when a card is inserted. If  “NO CARD” appears, confirm that a card
is correctly inserted.
JPEG
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SINGLE
SLIDE
SD/PC
ACCESS       200_PANA
ACTI
O
N
Menu Area
Select display method
(SINGLE PLAY or
SLIDE SHOW).
Confirm the displayed
card type (SD Card or
PC Card).Parent Folder
Returns currently
displayed folder to
the parent (previous)
folder.Display Page No.
When the displayed files/
folders fill more than one page,
the total number of pages is
displayed.
Folder Name Area
The name of the selected
subfolder (framed in
yellow) is displayed. ACCESS Indication
ACCESS is displayed
while data is read.Subfolder
The subfolder of
the currently
displayed folder is
opened.
Index Area
Folders and files are
displayed here.
Notes:
• Up to 1 000 JPEG files can be
displayed. (This number may
be lower if subfolders, or files
other than JPEG are included
in the folder.)
• Depending on JPEG file type,
“JPEG” will be displayed
instead of thumbnail image.
Note:
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JPEG Viewer (SD Card/PC Card)
MENU Area Operation
ACTIONCH
CH VOL VOL
Press to select MENU.Press to move
to index area.
SINGLE
A single image selected from the index area fills the screen.
You can also rotate the image and view image information. (PP. 60-61)
SLIDE
Images are displayed one after another as a slide show. Also, the SPEED
and Transition features (p. 61) can be used.
SD/PC
When both an SD Card and PC Card are inserted, the 
 buttons can be
used to select a card in the index area.
Index Area Operation
Press to select
icon.
Press to set
To select a page directly, enter the page number with the Number Keys,
then press ACTION.
Select an Image file.
Display full size file preview.
Select a Subfolder ().
Display files/folders contained in the folder.
Select a Parent folder ().
Make changes to the parent (previous) directory display.
Notes:
File and folder names will not be displayed correctly if...
 • More than 8 characters are used.
 • Spaces and special symbols are used. Use care when changing file
and/or folder names.
RETURN Operation
Press RECALL to display
RETURN MENU.
Press 
 to select an
item, and press ACTION.
RETURN:
Returns to the parent (previous) folder.
RETURN TO MENU:
Returns to Menu Area screen.
ACTIONCH
CH VOL VOL
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SINGLE
SLIDE
SD/PC
ACTI
O
N
-MENU-                            PAGE:        1/6
SINGLE
SLIDE
SD/PC
ACTI
O
N
-MENU-                             PAGE:          1/6
SINGLE
SLIDE
SD/PC
RETURN
RETURN TO MENU
ACTI
O
N
RECALL
DTV
A
U
XDV D
VCR
DBS
RCVR
POWER
PC
MENU
PLAY R-TUNE PROGGUIDESAP
PA G E EXIT
STOP PAUSEREC
CBL
VOL VOL
ACTION
TV
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CH
MUTEASPECTTV/VIDEOLIGHT
SPLIT
RECALL
PIP MAXFFPIP MINREW
FREEZETV/VCRPIP CH
VCR CHSEARCHOPEN/CLOSE
SWAPPIPMOVE
Press to display again the 
still pictures in SD/PC Card. 
						

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JPEG Viewer (SD Card/PC Card)
Single Play Mode
1Press  to select
“SINGLE,” and press
ACTION.
Press 
 to move
cursor to desired file in
INDEX AREA.
(Press 
 to display
next/previous page of 9
thumbnail files),
Press ACTION to display
file in full screen size.
Press  
 : The next image is displayed.
Press 
 : The previous image is displayed.
Press 
 : Each press rotates image 90˚.
Continued in left column of next page.SINGLE VIEW SCREEN
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SINGLE
SLIDE
SD/PC
ACTI
O
N
Press
Press
Press
Press
PressPress 
DTV
A
U
XDV D
VCR
DBS
RCVR
POWER
PC
MENU
PLAY R-TUNE PROGGUIDESAP
PA G E EXIT
STOP PAUSEREC
CBL
VOL VOL
ACTION
TV
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CH
CH
MUTEASPECTTV/VIDEOLIGHT
SPLIT
RECALL
PIP MAXFFPIP MINREW
FREEZETV/VCRPIP CH
VCR CHSEARCHOPEN/CLOSE
SWAPPIPMOVE
Press 
Press 
Press