Panasonic Th 42pf20 Operating Instructions

							
Model No.
TH-42PF20E
TH-50PF20E
Operating Instructions
High Defi nition Plasma Display
Please read these instructions before operating your set 
and retain them for future reference.English
 
						

							
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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 Plasma Display.
To obtain maximum benefit from your set, please read 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.
Visit our Panasonic Web Site          http://panasonic.net
Important Safety Notice ........................................... 3
Safety Precautions ................................................... 4
Accessories ............................................................\
.. 7Accessories Supply ................................................. 7
Remote Control Batteries ........................................ 7
Connections ............................................................\
.. 8 Speaker connection ................................................. 8
AC cord connection and  fi xing, cable  fi xing ............. 8
Video equipment connection ................................... 9
VIDEO and COMPONENT / RGB IN connection .... 9
HDMI connection ................................................... 10
DVI-D IN connection .............................................. 10
PC Input Terminals connection ...............................11
SERIAL Terminals connection ............................... 12
Power On / Off  ......................................................... 13
Selecting the input signal ...................................... 15
Basic Controls ........................................................ 16
ASPECT Controls ................................................... 18
MULTI PIP ................................................................ 19
Digital Zoom ............................................................ 21
On-Screen Menu Displays ..................................... 22
Adjusting Pos. /Size ............................................... 24
Picture Adjustments ............................................... 27 Advanced settings ................................................. 28
Picture Pro fi les ....................................................... 29
Saving pro fi les ....................................................... 30
Loading pro fi les ..................................................... 31
Editing pro fi les ....................................................... 31
Sound Adjustment .................................................. 32 SDI Sound Output ................................................. 32
PRESENT TIME Setup / Set up TIMER .................. 33 PRESENT TIME Setup  .......................................... 33
Set up TIMER ........................................................ 33
Screensaver (For preventing image retention) .... 34 Setup of Screensaver Time ................................... 35
Reduces screen image retention .......................... 36 Extended life settings ............................................ 36
Reduces power consumption ............................... 39
Customizing the Input labels  ................................. 40
Selecting the On-Screen Menu Language  ............ 41Display orientation ................................................. 41
Setup for MULTI DISPLAY ...................................... 42
How to Setup MULTI DISPLAY ............................. 42
ID Remote Control Function .................................. 43
MULTI PIP Setup ..................................................... 44
Set up for Portrait ................................................... 45 How to setup Portrait ............................................. 45
Setup for Input Signals .......................................... 47 Component / RGB-in select ................................... 47
YUV / RGB-in select .............................................. 47
Signal menu .......................................................... 48
3D Y/C Filter – For NTSC AV images .................... 48
Colour system ....................................................... 49
Cinema reality ....................................................... 49
XGA Mode ............................................................. 49
Noise reduction ..................................................... 50
Sync ...................................................................\
... 51
SDI Through .......................................................... 51
Input signal display ................................................ 51
Network Setup ........................................................ 52
Options Adjustments ............................................. 53 Weekly Command Timer ....................................... 56
Audio input select .................................................. 58
Using Network Function ........................................ 59 Example of Network Connection ........................... 59
Command Control ................................................. 59
PJLink™ Protocol .................................................. 60
Using Web Browser Control .................................. 61 Before Using Web Browser Control....................... 61
Access from Web Browser .................................... 61
Display Control (BASIC CONTROL/OPTION 
CONTROL Screen) ............................................... 62
NETWORK SETTING (Network Setup Screen) .... 63
Password Setting (Password Setup Screen) ........ 63
Troubleshooting ..................................................... 64
List of Aspect Modes ............................................. 65
Applicable Input Signals ........................................ 66
Shipping condition ................................................. 67
Command list of Weekly Command Timer ........... 68
Speci fi cations ......................................................... 69
Table of Contents
 
						

							
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Trademark Credits
•  VGA is a trademark of International Business Machines Corporation.
•  Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple Inc., USA.
•  SVGA, XGA, SXGA and UXGA are registered trademarks of the Video Electronics Standard Association.
 
Even if no special notation has been made of company or product trademar\
ks, these trademarks have been fully respected. 
•  HDMI, the HDMI Logo, and High-De fi nition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of H\
DMI 
Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries.
Note:
Do not allow a still picture to be displayed for an extended period, as \
this can cause a permanent image retention 
to remain on the Plasma Display.
Examples of still pictures include logos, video games, computer images, \
teletext and images displayed in 4:3 mode.
Important Safety Notice
WARNING
1)  To prevent damage which may result in  fi re or shock hazard, do not expose this appliance to dripping 
or splashing.
  Do not place containers with water ( fl ower vase, cups, cosmetics, etc.) above the set. (including on 
shelves above, etc.)
 No naked  fl ame sources, such as lighted candles, should be placed on / above the se\
t. 
2)  To prevent electric shock, do not remove cover. No user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to quali fi ed 
service personnel.
3)  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  fi t 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.
4)  To prevent electric shock, ensure the earthing pin on the AC cord power plug is securely connected.
CAUTION
This appliance is intended for use in environments which are relatively \
free of electromagnetic  fi elds.
Using this appliance near sources of strong electromagnetic  fi elds or where electrical noise may overlap with the 
input signals could cause the picture and sound to wobble or cause inter\
ference such as noise to appear.
To avoid the possibility of harm to this appliance, keep it away from sou\
rces of strong electromagnetic  fi elds.
 I M PO RTA NT: T H E M OULD ED  P LU G  IMPORTANT: THE MOULDED PLUG 
FOR YOUR SAFETY, PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING TEXT CAREFULLY.
This display is supplied with a moulded three pin mains plug for your sa\
fety and convenience. A 10 amp fuse is 
fi tted in this plug. Shall the fuse need to be replaced, please ensure tha\
t the replacement fuse has a rating of 10 
amps and that it is approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362.
Check for the ASTA mark 
ASA   or the BSI mark   on the body of the fuse.
If the plug contains a removable fuse cover, you must ensure that it is re fi tted 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 deale\
r.
Do not cut off the mains plug.
Do not use any other type of mains lead except the one supplied with thi\
s display.
The supplied mains lead and moulded plug are designed to be used with th\
is display to avoid 
interference and for your safety.
If the socket outlet in your home is not suitable, get it changed by a q\
uali fi ed electrician.
If the plug or mains lead becomes damaged, purchase a replacement from a\
n authorized dealer.
WARNING : — THIS DISPLAY MUST BE EARTHED.
How to replace the fuse. 
Open the fuse compartment with a screwdriver and replace the fuse.
 
						

							
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Safety Precautions
WARNING 
 Setup
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.)
Always be sure to ask a quali fi ed technician to carry out set-up.
Small parts can present choking hazard if accidentally swallowed. Keep s\
mall parts away from young children. Discard 
unneeded small parts and other objects, including packaging materials an\
d plastic bags/sheets to prevent them from 
being played with by young children, creating the potential risk of suffocation.
Do not place the Plasma Display on sloped or unstable surfaces. •  The Plasma Display may fall off or tip over.
Do not place any objects on top of the Plasma Display. •  If water is spills onto the Plasma Display or foreign objects get inside\
 it, a short-circuit may occur which could result in  fi re or electric shock. If any foreign objects get inside the Plasma Displ\
ay, please consult your local Panasonic 
dealer.
Transport only in upright position! • Transporting the unit with its display panel facing upright or downward m\
ay cause damage to the internal circuitry.
Ventilation should not be impeded by covering the ventilation openings wi\
th items such as newspapers, table 
cloths and curtains.
For suf fi cient ventilation;
If using the pedestal (optional accessory), leave a space of 10 cm or \
more at the top, left and right, and 7 cm 
or more at the rear, and also keep the space between the bottom of the display and the  fl oor surface.
If using some other setting-up method, follow the manual of it. (If the\
re is no speci fi  c indication of installation 
dimension in the installation manual, leave a space of 10 cm or more at \
the top, bottom, left and right, and 7 cm 
or more at the rear.)
When installing the Plasma Display vertically;
Turn up the power switch for the upward direction when you install the Pl\
asma Display vertically.
And set “Display orientation” to “Portrait” in Setup menu. (\
see page 41) • Speakers ........................................................................\
  
TY-SP42P8W-K (for TH-42PF20E), 
TY-SP50P8W-K (for TH-50PF20E)
• Pedestal ........................................................................\
.   TY-ST20-K
• Mobile stand ...................................................................   TY-ST58PF20
• Wall-hanging bracket (vertical) .......................................   TY-WK42PV20
• Wall-hanging bracket (angled) .......................................   TY-WK42PR20
• Ceiling-hanging bracket ................................................. TY-CE42PS20
• BNC Dual Video Terminal Board .................................... TY-FB9BD
• HD-SDI Terminal Board with audio ................................ TY-FB10HD
• Dual Link HD-SDI Terminal Board .................................. TY-FB11DHD
• Dual HDMI Terminal Board ............................................ TY-FB10HMD
• Ir Through Terminal Board.............................................. TY-FB9RT
• DVI-D Terminal Board .................................................... TY-FB11DD
• AV Terminal  Box ............................................................. TY-TB10AV
• Touch Panel ..................................................................\
.   TY-TP42P10S (for TH-42PF20E), 
TY-TP50P10S (for TH-50PF20E)
 
						

							
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Safety Precautions
 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  fi re or damage to the Plasma Display.
Do not stick any foreign objects into the Plasma Display. •  Do not insert any metal or  fl ammable objects into the ventilations holes or drop them onto the Plasma\
 Display, as 
doing so can cause  fi re 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, adjustment and repair work, please contact your local Panasonic dealer.
Ensure that the mains plug is easily accessible.
An apparatus with CLASS I construction shall be connected to a mains soc\
ket outlet with a protective earthing connection.
Do not use any power supply cord other than that provided with this unit\
. •  Doing so may cause  fi re or electric shocks.
Securely insert the power supply plug as far as it will go. • If the plug is not fully inserted, heat may be generated which coul\
d cause  fi re. If the plug is damaged or the wall 
socket is loose, they shall not be used.
Do not handle the power supply plug with wet hands. • Doing so may cause electric shocks.
Do not do anything that may damage the power cable. When disconnecting t\
he power cable, pull on the plug body, not the cable.
• Do not damage the cable, make any modi fi cations to it, place heavy objects on top of it, heat it, place it near \
any 
hot objects, twist it, bend it excessively or pull it. To do so may cause  fi re 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 o\
f time, unplug the power supply plug 
from the wall outlet.
To prevent the spread of  fi re, keep candles or other open  fl ames away from this product at all times. 
 If problems occur during use
If a problem occurs (such as no picture or no sound), or if smoke or a\
n abnormal odour starts to come out 
from the Plasma Display, immediately unplug the power supply plug from the wall outlet.
• If you continue to use the Plasma Display in this condition,  fi re or electric shock could result. After checking that 
the smoke has stopped, contact your local Panasonic dealer so that the n\
ecessary repairs can be made. Repairing 
the Plasma Display yourself is extremely dangerous, and shall never be d\
one.
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 supply plug immediately. • 
A short circuit may occur, which could cause  fi re. Contact your local Panasonic dealer for any repairs that need to be \
made.
 
						

							
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Safety Precautions
  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 Dis\
play will be hot. Do not bring your hands or face, or objects which cannot withstand heat, close to this port, oth\
erwise 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 connec\
ted, the cables may become damaged, and  fi re or electric shock could result.
Disconnect the power supply plug from the wall socket as a safety precau\
tion before carrying out any 
cleaning. •  Electric shocks can result if this is not done.
Clean the power cable regularly to prevent it becoming dusty. •  If dust built up on the power cord plug, the resultant humidity can dama\
ge the insulation, which could result in  fi re. 
Pull the power cord plug out from the wall outlet and wipe the mains lea\
d with a dry cloth.
Do not burn or breakup batteries. •  Batteries must not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine,  fi re or the like.
This Plasma Display radiates infrared rays, therefore it may affect othe\
r infrared communication equipment.
Install your infrared sensor in a place away from direct or re fl ected light from your Plasma Display.
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 in which neutral detergent has been diluted 100 times, and then wipe it eve\
nly 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 or other hard objects, otherwise the surface may 
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 h\
as been added and then wring the cloth dry. Use this cloth to wipe the cabinet, and then wipe it dry with a dry cl\
oth.
•  Do not allow any detergent to come into direct contact with the surface \
of the Plasma Display. If water droplets get  inside the unit, operating problems may result.
• Avoid contact with volatile substances such as insect sprays, solvents an\
d thinner, otherwise the quality of the  cabinet surface may be adversely affected or the coating may peel off. Furthermore, do not leave it for long periods 
in contact with articles made from rubber or PVC.
 
						

							
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Accessories Supply
Accessories
Power supply cordClamper × 3
TMME289Ferrite core × 2
J0KG00000146 (Set of 2)
Batteries for the Remote 
Control Transmitter
(R6 (UM3) Size × 2)Remote Control 
Transmitter
N2QAYB000432Operating Instruction book
Check that you have the accessories and items shown
Remote Control Batteries
Requires two R6 batteries.
1. Pull and hold the hook, then open the battery cover. 2. Insert batteries - note correct 
polarity ( + and -). 3. Replace the cover.Use the Ferrite cores to comply 
with the EMC standard. 
(see page 59)
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.
Disposal of batteries should be in an environment-friendly manner.
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 “Alkalin\
e”).
4. Do not attempt to charge, short-circuit, disassemble, heat or burn used \
batteries.
5. 
Battery replacement is necessary when remote control acts sporadically o\
r stops operating the Plasma Display set.
6. Do not burn or breakup batteries.
    Batteries must not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, 
fi re or the like.
“R6 (UM3)” size
CD-ROM
(Operating
instructions)
 
						

							
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1 2
1
2
Connections
Speaker 
terminal (R)Speaker 
terminal (L)
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.
AC cord connection (see page 13)
Speakers (Optional accessories)
Using the clamper
Secure any excess cables with clamper as required.
AC cord connection and  fi xing, cable  fi xing
Speaker connection
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.
AC cord  fi xing
Unplug the AC cord
Unplug the AC cord pressing the 
two knobs.
Note:
When disconnecting the AC cord, be 
absolutely sure to disconnect the AC 
cord plug at the socket outlet  fi rst.
While pressing the lever, 
insert the core wire.
Black
Red
Return the lever. Black Red
hole To loosen:
hooks
To remove from the unit:
Insert the clamper 
in a hole.
Bundle the cables
snaps
Keep pushing 
both side 
snaps Set the 
tip in the 
hooks
knobKeep 
pushing 
the knob
Attach the clamper
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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Connections
VIDEO and COMPONENT / RGB IN connection
Video equipment connection
SLOT:  Terminal board (optional 
accessories) insert slot 
(see 
page 4)
Note:
The right side slot is for terminal 
board with 2-slot width. The 
terminal board with 1-slot width 
does not function when installed 
in the right side slot.
LAN:    Connect to a network to 
control the unit. 
(see page 
59)
Terminals are on the bottom side 
of the Plasma Display.
AV IN (VIDEO): Composite Video Input Terminal (see below)
COMPONENT/RGB IN:   Component/RGB Video Input Terminal 
(see below)
AV IN (HDMI):  HDMI Input Terminal (see page 10)
DVI-D IN:  DVI-D Input Terminal (see page 10)
Connect to video equipment such as VCR or DVD player.
PC IN:  PC Input Terminal
Connect to video terminal 
of PC or equipment with 
Y,  P
B(CB) and PR(CR) 
output (see page 11).
SERIAL:  Control the 
Plasma 
Display by 
connecting 
to PC (see 
page 12)
, 
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). (see page 47)
•  Accepts only RGB signals with “Sync on G”.
RCA-BNC
Adapter plug
RCA-BNC
Adapter plug
DVD Player
VCR
Computer RGB Camcorder
Note: 
Additional equipment, cables and adapter plugs 
shown are not supplied with this set.
 
						

							
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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 Data2-13CEC
4T.M.D.S Data1+14Reserved 
(N.C. on device)
5T.M.D.S Data1 
Shield
6T.M.D.S Data1-15SCL
7T.M.D.S Data0+16SDA
8T.M.D.S Data0 
Shield17DDC/CEC 
Ground
9T.M.D.S Data0-18+5V Power
10T.M.D.S Clock+19Hot Plug Detect
Pin No.    Signal Name  Pin No.    Signal Name 
1T.M.D.S. data 2-13
2T.M.D.S. data 2+14+5 V DC
3T.M.D.S. data 2 shield15Ground 
416Hot plug detect 
517T.M.D.S. data 0-
6DDC clock18T.M.D.S. data 0+ 
7DDC data19T.M.D.S. data 0 shield
820
9T.M.D.S. data 1-21
10T.M.D.S. data 1+22T.M.D.S. clock shield
11T.M.D.S. data 1 shield23T.M.D.S. clock+
1224T.M.D.S. clock-
Notes:
•  Additional equipment and cables shown are not supplied with this set.
•  Use the DVI-D cable complying with the DVI standard. Image deterioration\
 may occur depending on the length or 
the quality of the cable. DVI-D Input Connector
Pin Layouts
Connection port view
16 
17 24 
8 1 
9 
Connections
HDMI 
AV OUT
DVD player HDMI cable
Stereo mini plug (M3)
DVI-video cable (Within 5 m)
PC with DVI-D 
video out