Panasonic Th 42ph11rk Operating Instructions

							Options 
On Weekly Command TimerOnscreen display 
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Weekly Command Timer 
Program1MondayOnFunction
Program3Tuesday --- Wednesday Program3Thursday --- Friday Program6Saturday Program4Sunday Program Edit 
yProgram3Thursday --- Friday Program6Saturday Program4Sunday Program Edit 
Weekly Command Timer 
8:00 
10:30 0102
1/8
--:-- 03--:-- 04--:-- 
--:-- 0512:00 069:12 PON
IMS:SL1 
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---  DAM:ZOOM 
AVL:10 0708
1Program
Weekly Command Timer 
20:00 
20:30 57 
58 
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22:00 59 --:-- 60 --:-- 
--:-- 61 --:-- 62 --:-- AVL:00 
DAM:NORM 
POF 
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1Program
Weekly Command Timer 
8:00 
10:30 02 01
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--:-- 03--:-- 04--:-- 
--:-- 0512:00 069:12 PON
IMS:SL1 
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---  DAM:ZOOM 
AVL:10 0708
1Program
Program number
41
Options Adjustments
Weekly Command Timer
You can set 7-day timer programming by setting time and command.
Note:
Before setting Weekly Command Timer, set PRESENT TIME Setup. (see page 26)
Press to select Function.
Press to select “On”.
Note:
•  When Function is set to On, Set up TIMER 
(see page 26) is unavailable and Interval / 
Time Designation in Mode of Screensaver 
(see page 27) cannot be selected.
1
Press to select a day.
Press to select a program number.
Note:
• You can set the program from 1 to 7.
--- indicates unset.2
Press to select Program Edit.
Press to show the Program Edit screen.
Press to select Program.
Press to change the program numbers (1-7).
4 3
Press ACTION  (  ) button
Program Edit screen
Press to select a command number.
Press to show the previous / next command 
pages (1-8) of the selected program.
Press to show the command setting screen.
5
Command (--- indicates unset)
Set time of timer(--:-- indicates unset)
Command numbers
 
						

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Signal 
PC
Off
Standby saveOff
Power managementOff
Auto power offOff
OSD LanguageEnglish (
UK) Component/RGB-in select
RGB
Input label
Power save
Setup 
Screensaver
SHIPPINGYES
Weekly Command Timer 
0210:30 Command No Time IMS:SL1 Command 
1Program
Weekly Command Timer 
Command 
02Command No 
IMS:SL1 10:30 Time 
1Program
42Options Adjustments
[from the unit]
1  Press the MENU button till the Setup menu is displayed.
2  Press the Volume Up“+” or Down“–” button to select “OSD Language”.
3  Press and hold the ENTER button till the SHIPPING menu is displayed.
4  Press the Volume Up“+” or Down“–” button to select “YES”.
5  Press the ENTER button and wait for 10 sec.
Note:
Press the R button to return to Setup menu when SHIPPING menu is displayed.Press to select Command No.
Press to select a command number.
6
Press to select Time / Command.
Press to set each item.
Time:  Set the time to execute a command program.
Pressing “ ” or “ ” button once changes “Time” 1 
minute.
          Pressing “ ” or “ ” button continuously changes “Time” by 15 minutes.
Command:Select a command to execute at the set time. This unit has 64 commands to set. 
(see page 46)
Notes:
•
Command is performed in order of execution time, regardless of the command number.
•  If a command execution time overlaps with that of other commands, these commands are 
performed in number order.
• Pressing 
, Time becomes --:-- and Command becomes ---.
7
Note:
Press
 to return to the previous screen.Command setting screen
This function allows you to reset the unit to the factory setting.
Shipping condition
1
2
3
4Press to display the Setup menu.
Press to select “OSD Language”.
Press and hold till the SHIPPING menu is displayed.
Press to select “YES”.
Press to confi rm.
 
						

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Troubleshooting
Before you call for service, determine the symptoms and make a few simple checks as shown below.
Symptoms
Checks
Picture Sound
InterferenceNoisy SoundElectrical Appliances
Cars / Motorcycles
Fluorescent light
Normal PictureNo SoundVolume
(Check whether the mute function has been activated on the remote control.)
No PictureNo SoundNot plugged into AC outlet
Not switched on
Picture and Brightness/Volume setting
(Check by pressing the power switch or stand-by button on the remote control.)
No PictureNormal SoundIf a signal with a non-applicable colour system format, or frequency is input, only 
the input terminal indication is displayed.
No ColourNormal SoundColour controls set at minimum level
(see page 23, 24)
Colour system (see page 35)
No remote control operations can be performed. Check whether the batteries have discharged completely and, if they have not, 
whether they were inserted properly.
Check whether the remote control sensor is exposed to an outdoor light or a 
strong fl uorescent light.
Check whether the remote control designed specifi cally for use with the unit is 
being used. (The unit cannot be operated by any other remote control.)
A cracking sound is sometimes heard from the unit.
If there is nothing wrong with the picture or sound, this is the sound of the cabinet 
undergoing very slight contractions in response to changes in the room temperature. 
There are no adverse effects on the performance or other aspects.
The top or bottom of the picture on the screen is cut 
off when I use the zoom function.Adjust the position of the picture on the screen.
Areas at the top and bottom of the screen where 
the image is missing appear when I use the zoom 
function.When using a video software program (such as a cinema size program) with a 
screen wider than one in the 16:9 mode, blank areas separate from the images 
are formed at the top and bottom of the screen.
I can hear sounds coming from inside the unit. When the power is turned on, a sound of the display panel being driven may be 
heard: This is normal and not indicative of malfunctioning.
This Plasma Display uses special image processing. Hence a slight time lag may occur between image and audio, depending on the 
type of input signal. However, this is not a malfunction.
Plasma Display panel
Symptoms Check
The screen darkens slightly 
when bright pictures with minimal 
movements are shown.The screen will darken slightly when photos, still images of a computer or other pictures with minimal 
movements are shown for an extended period. This is done to reduce image retention on the screen 
and the shortening of the screen’s service life: It is normal and not indicative of malfunctioning.
It takes a while for the picture 
to appear.The unit digitally processes the various signals in order to reproduce esthetically pleasing images. As 
such, it sometimes takes a few moments for the picture to appear when the power has been turned 
on, when the input has been switched or when the images for the main picture and sub picture on 
the two screens are swapped.
The edges of the images 
fl icker.Due to the characteristics of the system used to drive the panel, the edges may appear to fl icker in 
the fast-moving parts of the images: This is normal and not indicative of malfunctioning.
The brightness on both sides of 
images in the 4:3 mode changes.When viewing the side panels at the “High” or “Mid” setting, the brightness on both sides may change 
depending on the kind of program shown: This is normal and not indicative of malfunctioning.
Some parts of the screen do 
not light up.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.
Image retention appearsDo 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.
Note:
The permanent image retention on the Plasma Display resulting from fi xed image use is not an 
operating defect and as such is not covered by the Warranty.
This product is not designed to display fi xed images for extended periods of time.
Whirring sounds can be heard 
from the display unit.The display unit is fi tted 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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List of Aspect Modes
Aspect mode
Picture
 Enlarged screenDescriptionAll Aspect: 
OnFactory setting
All Aspect: Off
16:9 16:9
The display of the pictures fi lls the screen.
In the case of SD signals, pictures with a 4:3 aspect 
ratio are enlarged horizontally, and displayed. This 
mode is suited to displaying anamorphic pictures with 
a 16:9 aspect ratio.
14:9 14:9
Letterbox pictures with a 14:9 aspect ratio are enlarged 
vertically and horizontally so that their display fi lls the 
screen vertically and is slightly smaller than the screen 
horizontally. The top and bottom edges of the pictures 
are cut off. Side panels are displayed at the left and right 
edges of the screen.
Just
Just
Pictures with a 4:3 aspect ratio are enlarged horizontally 
so that the picture distortion is minimized. The display of 
the areas around the left and right edges of the screen 
is slightly elongated. Just1
Just2 –
The pictures with a 4:3 aspect ratio among the 16:9 aspect 
ratio signals are enlarged horizontally so that the picture 
distortion is minimized. The left and right edges of the 
pictures are cut off. The display of the areas around the 
left and right edges of the screen is slightly elongated.
4:3
4:3Pictures with a 4:3 aspect ratio are displayed with their 
original aspect ratio. Side panels are displayed at the 
left and right edges of the screen.
4:3 (1)
4:3 (2) –
The pictures with a 4:3 aspect ratio among the 16:9 
aspect ratio signals are displayed with their original 
aspect ratio. The left and right edges of the pictures are 
masked with side panels.
4:3 Full 4:3 Full
The pictures with a 4:3 aspect ratio among the 16:9 
aspect ratio signals are enlarged horizontally so that 
their display fi lls the screen. The left and right edges of 
the pictures are cut off.
Zoom
Zoom1
Letterbox pictures with a 16:9 aspect ratio are enlarged 
vertically and horizontally so that their display fi lls the 
screen. The top and bottom edges of the pictures are 
cut off. Zoom1
Zoom2 Zoom2
The letterbox pictures with a 2.35:1 aspect ratio among 
the 16:9 aspect ratio signals are enlarged vertically and 
horizontally so that their display fi lls the screen. The top 
and bottom edges as well as the left and right edges of 
the pictures are cut off.
Zoom3 Zoom3
Letterbox pictures with a 2.35:1 aspect ratio are enlarged 
vertically and horizontally so that their display fi lls the 
screen vertically and is slightly larger than the screen 
horizontally. The top and bottom edges as well as the 
left and right edges of the pictures are cut off.
 
						

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VIDEO/PC input signals
Applicable input signals for Mini D-sub 15P (Component) / Mini D-sub 15P (RGB) (*Mark)
Signal nameHorizontal
frequency
(kHz)Vertical 
frequency
(Hz)Dot clock 
frequency
(MHz)Mini D-sub 15P 
(Component)Mini D-sub 15P 
(RGB)
1 525 (480) / 60i 15.73 59.94 13.5**2 525 (480) / 60p 31.4759.94 27.0**
4
3625 (575) / 50i 15.63 50.00 13.5
**4625 (575) / 50p 31.25 50.00 27.0**5750 (720) / 60p 45.0060.0074.25**6750 (720) / 50p 37.50 50.0074.25**71,125 (1,080) / 60p67.5060.00 148.5**
1
8 1,125 (1,080) / 60i 33.7560.0074.25
**
1
9 1,125 (1,080) / 50p 56.2650.00 148.5
**
1
10 1,125 (1,080) / 50i 28.13 50.0074.25
**
1
11 1,125 (1,080) / 24sF 27.00 47.9274.25
**
2
12 1,125 (1,080) / 30p 33.75 30.0074.25
**
1
13 1,125 (1,080) / 25p 28.13 25.0074.25
**
1
14 1,125 (1,080) / 24p 27.00 24.0074.25
**
1
15 1,250 (1,080) / 50i 31.25 50.0074.25
**
3
16640 × 400 @70 Hz 31.4670.0725.17
*17640 × 480 @60 Hz 31.4759.94 25.18*
5
18640 × 480 @72 Hz 37.8672.81 31.5
*19640 × 480 @75 Hz 37.5075.00 31.5*20640 × 480 @85 Hz 43.2785.01 36.0*21 852 × 480 @60 Hz 31.4759.94 33.54*
5
22 800 × 600 @56 Hz 35.1656.25 36.0
*23 800 × 600 @60 Hz 37.8860.32 40.0*24 800 × 600 @72 Hz 48.0872.19 50.0*25 800 × 600 @75 Hz 46.8875.00 49.5*26800 × 600 @85 Hz 53.6785.0656.25*271,024 × 768 @60 Hz 48.3660.0065.0*28 1,024 × 768 @70 Hz 56.4870.0775.0*29 1,024 × 768 @75 Hz60.0275.0378.75*30 1,024 × 768 @85 Hz68.68 85.00 94.5*31 1,152 × 864 @75 Hz67.5075.00 108.0*32 1,280 × 768 @60 Hz 47.7060.00 80.14*33 1,280 × 960 @60 Hz60.0060.00 108.0*34 1,280 × 960 @85 Hz 85.94 85.00 148.5*35 1,280 × 1,024 @60 Hz63.9860.02 108.0*36  1,280 × 1,024 @75 Hz79.9875.03 135.0*371,280 × 1,024 @85 Hz 91.15 85.02 157.5*38 1,600 × 1,200 @60 Hz75.0060.00 162.0*39 1,600 × 1,200 @65 Hz 81.2565.00 175.5*40 1,066 × 600 @60 Hz 37.64 59.94 53.0*41 1,366 × 768 @60 Hz 48.3660.00 86.71*42 Macintosh13” (640 × 480) 35.0066.6730.24*43 Macintosh16” (832 × 624) 49.7274.54 57.28*44 Macintosh21” (1,152 × 870)68.6875.06100.0*
1: Based on SMPTE 274M standard.

2: Based on SMPTE RP211 standard.

3: Based on SMPTE 295M standard.

4:When selected the RGB format and 525p signal input to the Mini D-sub 15P terminal, it is recognized as VGA 60Hz signal.

5:When inputted VGA 60Hz format signal from the other than Mini D-sub 15P terminal, it is recognized as 525p signal.
Note:Signals without above specifi cation may not be displayed properly. VIDEO input
Signal nameHorizontal Vertical
frequency(kHz) frequency(Hz)
1 NTSC 15.73 59.94
2 PAL 15.63 50.00
3PAL60 15.73 59.94
4 SECAM 15.63 50.00
5 Modifi ed NTSC 15.73 59.94
 
						

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Command list of Weekly Command Timer
No. Command Control details
1 AAC:MENCLR Audio Menu (Clear)
2 AAC:MENDYN Audio Menu (Dynamic)
3 AAC:MENSTD Audio Menu (Standard)
4 AAC:SURMON Surround (ON)
5 AAC:SUROFF Surround (OFF)
6AMT:0 Audio Mute (OFF)
7AMT:1 Audio Mute (ON)
8 ASO:M Audio out when PIP mode (Main Picture) 
9 ASO:S Audio out when PIP mode (Sub Picture) 
10 AVL:00 Audio Volume (00)
11 AVL:10 Audio Volume (10)
12 AVL:20 Audio Volume (20)
13 AVL:30 Audio Volume (30)
14 AVL:40 Audio Volume (40)
15 AVL:50 Audio Volume (50)
16AVL:60 Audio Volume (60)
17DAM:FULL Aspect (16:9)
18 DAM:JUST Aspect (Just)
19 DAM:NORM Aspect (4:3)
20 DAM:SELF Aspect (Panasonic Auto)
21 DAM:ZOOM Aspect (Zoom)
22 DWA:OFF Advanced PIP mode (OFF)
23 DWA:OVL1 Advanced PIP mode (1) (see page 19)
24 DWA:OVL2 Advanced PIP mode (2) (see page 19)
25 DWA:OVL3 Advanced PIP mode (3) (see page 19)
26DWA:OVL4 Advanced PIP mode (4) (see page 19)
27DWA:OVL5 Advanced PIP mode (5) (see page 19)
28 DWA:OVL6Advanced PIP mode (6) (see page 19)
29 DWA:OVLOF Advanced PIP mode (OFF) (normal two screen display mode)
30 DWA:OVLON Advanced PIP mode (ON)
31 DWA:PIN0 The location of the sub picture (lower right)
32 DWA:PIN1 The location of the sub picture (lower left)
33 DWA:PIN2 The location of the sub picture (upper left)
34 DWA:PIN3 The location of the sub picture (upper right)
35 DWA:PIP Dual Picture mode (Picture in Picture)
36DWA:POP Dual Picture mode (Picture out Picture)
37DWA:SWP Swap main picture and sub picture when PIP mode
38 DWA:TWN Dual Picture mode (Picture and Picture)
39 IMS:PC1 Input select (PC1) (Main Picture when PIP mode)
40 IMS:SL1 Input select (SLOT1) (Main Picture when PIP mode)
41 IMS:SL1A Input select (SLOT1A) (Main Picture when PIP mode)
42 IMS:SL1B Input select (SLOT1B) (Main Picture when PIP mode)
43 IMS:SL2 Input select (SLOT2) (Main Picture when PIP mode)
44 IMS:SL2A Input select (SLOT2A) (Main Picture when PIP mode)
45 IMS:SL2B Input select (SLOT2B) (Main Picture when PIP mode)
46IMS:SL3 Input select (SLOT3) (Main Picture when PIP mode)
47ISS:PC1 Sub Picture Input Select (PC1)
48 ISS:SL1 Sub Picture Input Select (SLOT1)
49 ISS:SL1A Sub Picture Input Select (SLOT1A)
50 ISS:SL1B Sub Picture Input Select (SLOT1B)
51 ISS:SL2 Sub Picture Input Select (SLOT2)
52 ISS:SL2A Sub Picture Input Select (SLOT2A)
53 ISS:SL2B Sub Picture Input Select (SLOT2B)
54 ISS:SL3 Sub Picture Input Select (SLOT3)
55OSP:SCR0 Screen Saver Scrolling bar only (OFF)
56OSP:SCR1 Screen Saver Scrolling bar only (ON)
57POF Power OFF
58 PON Power ON
59SSC:FNC0 Screen Saver function (Scrolling bar only)
60SSC:FNC1 Screen Saver function (Negative image)
61SSC:MOD0 Screen Saver (Mode (OFF))
62SSC:MOD3 Screen Saver (Mode (ON))
63
VMT:0
Picture Mute (OFF)
64
VMT:1
Picture Mute (ON)

Picture Mute cannot be unlocked by powering off/on with the remote control. Turn off and on again with the button 
on the unit or enter the command VMT:0 to unlock Picture Mute.
 
						

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Specifi cations
TH-42PH11RK/S TH-50PH11RK/S
Power Source 220 - 240  V AC, 50/60 Hz
Power Consumption
Power on 345 W 425 W
Stand-by condition Save off 1.8 W, Save on 0.9 W Save off 1.5 W, Save on 0.7 W
Power off condition 0.5 W 0.3 W
Plasma Display panelDrive method : AC type
42-inch, 16:9 aspect ratioDrive method : AC type
50-inch, 16:9 aspect ratio
Screen size922 mm (W) × 518 mm (H) 
× 1,057 mm (diagonal)1,106 mm (W) × 622 mm (H) 
× 1,269 mm (diagonal)
(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]
Operating condition
Temperature 0 °C - 40 °C
Humidity 20 % - 80 %
Applicable signals
Colour System NTSC, PAL, PAL60, SECAM, Modifi ed NTSC
Scanning format 525 (480) / 60i · 60p, 625 (575) / 50i · 50p, 750 (720) / 60p · 50p, 1125 (1080) / 60i · 60p · 50i · 
50p · 24p · 25p · 30p · 24sF, 1250 (1080) / 50i 
PC signals VGA, SVGA, XGA 
SXGA, UXGA  ···· (compressed)
Horizontal scanning frequency 15 - 110 kHz
Vertical scanning frequency 48 - 120 Hz
Connection terminals
AV IN VIDEO IN (BNC)
S VIDEO IN (MINI DIN 4PIN)
AUDIO IN (RCA PIN JACK × 4)1.0 Vp-p (75 
)
Y: 1.0 Vp-p (75 
), C: 0.286 Vp-p (75 

)
0.5 Vrms
PC IN (HIGH-DENSITY MINI D-SUB 15PIN)
B/P
B/CB:
R/P
R/CR:
HD/VD:
AUDIO IN (M3 JACK)Y or G with sync 1.0 Vp-p (75 
)
Y or G without sync 0.7 Vp-p (75 
)
0.7 Vp-p (75 
)
0.7 Vp-p (75 
)
1.0 - 5.0 Vp-p (high impedance)
0.5 Vrms
SERIAL EXTERNAL CONTROL TERMINAL (D-SUB 9PIN)    RS-232C COMPATIBLE
SPEAKERS (6 
)16W [8 W + 8 W] (10 % THD)
Accessories Supplied
Remote Control TransmitterN2QAYB000178
Batteries 2 × R6 Size
Fixing band TMME203 × 1
Dimensions (W × H × D)1,020 mm × 610 mm × 89 mm 1,210 mm × 724 mm × 95 mm
Mass (weight)
main unit only approx. 25.0 kg net approx. 34.0 kg net
with speakers approx. 29.0 kg approx. 38.0 kg
Note:Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. Mass and dimensions shown are 
approximate.
 
						

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PRODUCT CERTIFICATION 
INFORMATION
PLASMA DISPLAY
Panasonic models LG-42JH11RK/RS certifi ed 
by OS “CYCLONE-TEST”
Certifi cation: No. POCC JP.F?67.B05662
Date of issue: March 20, 2008
Valid until: March 19, 2011
Panasonic models LG-42JH11RK/RS  comply with 
the requirements of the following standards:GOST R MEK 60065-2005 GOST 18198-89
GOST 22505-97  GOST R 51515-99
GOST R 51317.3.2-99  GOST R 51317.3.3-99 
Service life7 (seven) years
PLASMA DISPLAY
Panasonic models LG-50JH11RK/RS certifi ed 
by OS “CYCLONE-TEST”
Certifi cation: No. POCC JP.F?67.B05663
Date of issue: March 20, 2008
Valid until: March 19, 2011
Panasonic model LG-50JH11RK/RS  comply with the 
requirements of the following standards:GOST R MEK 60065-2005 GOST 18198-89
GOST 22505-97  GOST R 51515-99
GOST R 51317.3.2-99  GOST R 51317.3.3-99 
Service life7 (seven) years
Manufacturer: Panasonic Corporation
Manufactured at: 
"Panasonic AVC Networks Czech, S.R.O." U Panasoniku 1, CZ-320 84 Plzen, Czech Republic
ME67 
Example:OO  8  1  1  1  2  3  4
Indicates ten days period of a month:
1 – the fi rst 10 days of odd month
2 – the second 10 days of odd month
3 – the third 10 days of odd month
4 – the fi rst 10 days of even month
5 – the second 10 days of even month
6 – the third 10 days of even month
Indicates a specifi c month:
1 – January or February
2 – March or April
3 – May or June
4 – July or August
5 – September or October
6 – November or December
Indicates the year (the last digit in the number) 
The above product number indicates that the television was manufactured in January 2008.
 
						

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Memo
 
						

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Memo