Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product TH-50PF20E Panasonic
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Model No. TH-42PF20E TH-50PF20E Operating Instructions High De fi nition Plasma Display Please read these instructions before operating your set and retain them for future reference.
2 Dear Panasonic Customer W elcome to the Panasonic family of customers. W e hope that you will have many years of enjoyment fr om your new Plasma Display . T o obtain maximum benefit fr om your set, please r ead these Instructions befor e making any adjustments, and r etain them for futur e r efer ence.
3 T rademark 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.
4 Safety Precautions W ARNING 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 Panasonic Corporation.
5 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 .
6 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 .
7 + - + - Accessories Supply Accessories Power supply cord Clamper × 3 TMME289 Ferrite core × 2 J0KG00000146 (Set of 2) Batteries for the Remote Control T ransmitter (R6 (UM3) Size × 2) Remote Cont.
8 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.
9 Connections VIDEO and COMPONENT / RGB IN connection V ideo equipment connection SLOT : T erminal 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.
10 HDMI connection DVI-D IN connection [Pin assignments and signal names] 19 3 1 4 2 18 Note: Additional equipment and HDMI cable shown are not supplied with this set. Pin No. Signal name Pin No. Signal name 1 T .M.D.S Data2+ 11 T .M.D.S Clock Shield 2 T .
11 Connections Notes: • With regard to the typical PC input signals that are described in the applicable input signals list (see page 66), adjustment values such as for the standard picture positions and sizes have already been stored in this unit. Y ou can add up to eight PC input signal types that are not included in the list.
6 7 8 9 1 3 4 52 COMPUTER RS-232C Straight cable D-sub 9p (Male) (Female) 12 SERIAL T erminals connection Notes: • Use the RS-232C straight cable to connect the computer to the Plasma Display . • The computer shown is for example purposes only . • Additional equipment and cables shown are not supplied with this set.
INPUT MENU ENTER/ + / VOL - / 13 Power On / Off Connecting the AC cord plug to the Plasma Display . Press the button on the remote control to turn the Plasma Display off. Power Indicator: Red (standby) Press the button on the remote control to turn the Plasma Display on.
PRESENT TIME Setup PRESENT TIME MON 99:99 Set PRESENT TIME 99:99 DA Y MON PRESENT TIME Setup PRESENT TIME MON 99:99 Set PRESENT TIME 10:00 DA Y TUE Landscape Portrait Display orientation Italiano Espa.
INPUT MENU ENTER/ + / VOL - / INPUT MENU ENTER/ + / VOL - / 15 Selecting the input signal Notes: • Selecting is also possible by pressing the INPUT button on the unit.
16 INPUT MENU ENTER/ + / VOL - / Basic Controls Main Unit MENU Screen ON / OFF Each time the MENU button is pressed, the menu screen will switch. (see page 22) Normal Viewing Picture Sound Pos.
17 Basic Controls Remote Control T ransmitter Standby (ON / OFF) button The Plasma Display must first be plugged into the wall outlet and turned on at the power switch (see page 13). Press this button to turn the Plasma Display On, from Standby mode. Press it again to turn the Plasma Display Off to Standby mode.
INPUT MENU ENTER/ + / VOL - / 4:3 Zoom1 16:9 Zoom2 Zoom3 14:9 Just 18 ASPECT Controls The Plasma Display will allow you to enjoy viewing the picture at its maximum size, including wide screen cinema format picture.
19 MUL TI PIP Y ou can display two pictures, such as a video image and computer image, in a two-screen display . (Use the remote control for this operation. It cannot be performed with the buttons on the main unit.) MUL TI PIP Setup Set the functions and mode for two-screen display in “MUL TI PIP Setup” in the Setup menu.
20 MUL TI PIP T ransparent Function and Insertion Function: T wo functions are available for blend PIP: the transparent function and the insertion function.
s 1 s 2 s 3 s 4 1 Exit 2 Exit 2 INPUT MENU ENTER/ + / VOL - / 21 Digital Zoom 1 3 2 4 This displays an enlargement of the designated part of the displayed image. Display the operation guide. Press to access Digital Zoom. The operation guide will be displayed.
22 On-Screen Menu Displays Remote Control Unit 1 Display the menu screen. Press to select. (Example: Picture menu) MENU Press several times. Each time the MENU button is pressed, the menu screen will switch. Normal Viewing Picture Sound Pos. /Size Setup 2 Select the item.
23 On-Screen Menu Displays Overview Note: Menu that cannot be adjusted is grayout. Adjustable menu changes depending on signal, input and menu setting.
0 0 Normal Normalise Auto Setup Pos. /Size V -Pos 0 H-Pos V -Size Dot Clock H-Size Clock Phase Clamp Position 1:1 Pixel Mode Off 0 0 0 0 24 Adjusting Pos. /Size 1 Press to display the Pos. /Size menu. Press to select the menu to adjust. Press to adjust the menu.
25 Adjusting POS. /SIZE H-Pos Adjust the horizontal position. V -Pos Adjust the vertical position. H-Size Adjust the horizontal size. V -Size Adjust the vertical size. Dot Clock (During Component, RGB and PC input signal) Periodic striped pattern interference (noise) may occur when a striped pattern is displayed.
26 Clamp Position (During Component and RGB input signal) Adjusts the clamp position when black parts of the image have no detail due to underexposure or are tinged with green. Optimum value for Clamp Position adjustment When black parts have no detail due to underexposure (blackout) → V alue that causes least blackout is the optimum.
25 0 0 0 5 Picture Normal Normalise Normal Brightness Sharpness Picture Mode Colour Contrast Hue Colour Management Advanced settings White balance Normal Off Black extension AGC Gamma Input level Advanced settings Normal Normalise W/B Low B W/B High R W/B Low R W/B Low G W/B High G W/B High B 0 0 2.
28 Picture Adjustments Notes: • “Colour” and “Hue” settings cannot be adjusted for “RGB/PC” input signal. • Y ou can change the level of each function (Contrast, Brightness, Colour , Hue, Sharpness) for each Picture Mode.
29 Picture Pro fi les Up to 8 combinations of picture adjustment values (in the Picture menu and Advanced settings) can be stored in the display memory as pro fi les and applied as needed, for a convenient way to enjoy your preferred picture settings.
30 Picture Pro fi les Saving pro fi les Follow these steps to save picture adjustment values as pro fi les. Note: When the settings are locked in “Extended life settings”, pro fi les cannot be saved. 1 Specify the picture quality in the Picture menu and Advanced settings.
31 1 In the Picture menu, select “Memory load”. Memory save Memory load Memory edit 1 select 2 access Loading pro fi les Load pro fi les and apply the picture adjustment values to the display as follows. Notes: • Loaded pro fi les are stored in memory according to the selected input terminal.
Sound Normal Normalise Normal 0 0 0 Off T reble 0 Mid Sound Mode Balance Bass Surround Main Audio Out (PIP) 1/2 32 Sound Adjustment 1 Press to display the Sound menu. Press to select the menu to adjust. Select the desired level by listening to the sound.
PRESENT TIME Setup Set PRESENT TIME 99:99 DA Y MON PRESENT TIME MON 99:99 2/2 Setup MUL TI DISPLA Y Setup MUL TI PIP Setup Portrait Setup Set up TIMER PRESENT TIME Setup Network Setup Display orientat.
Screensaver Start Function Scrolling bar only Mode Off PRESENT TIME 99:99 34 Screensaver (For preventing image retention) 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.
Screensaver Start Function Mode Finish T ime Start T ime Scrolling bar only T ime Designation 6:15 12:30 PRESENT TIME 15:00 Screensaver Start Function Mode Operating T ime Periodic T ime Scrolling bar.
Express settings Custom settings Reset Extended life settings 30 Picture Mode Contrast Extended life settings Dynamic Side panel NANODRIFT Saver Lock settings Peak limit High High mid unlock Apply to .
37 Note: This function does not work in the following cases. When “MUL TI DISPLA Y Setup” is set to “On” When “PORTRAIT Setup” is set to “On” When in digital zoom mode Peak limit On: Suppresses image contrast (peak brightness). Note: When a still picture is viewed for an extended time, the screen may become slightly darker .
38 Reduces screen image retention Custom settings Set the individual “Image Retention Reduction” menu. 1 Select “Custom settings”. Express settings Custom settings Reset Extended life settings 1 select 2 access 2 T o set each menu to the recommended setting: Select “Recommended settings”.
39 Reduces power consumption Press to select “Power save” “Standby save” “PC Power management” “DVI-D Power management” “Auto power off”.
40 1/2 Signal Screensaver Extended life settings Input label Off Standby save Off PC Power management Off Auto power off Off OSD Language English ( UK ) Component/RGB-in select RGB Power save Setup DVI-D Power management Off Press to display the Setup menu.
41 Press to display the Setup menu. Press to select the OSD Language. Press to select your preferred language. Selectable languages Selecting the On-Screen Menu Language 1 2 1/2 Signal Off Standby sav.
2/2 Setup MUL TI DISPLA Y Setup MUL TI PIP Setup Portrait Setup Set up TIMER Network Setup PRESENT TIME Setup Display orientation Landscape MUL TI DISPLA Y Setup Off Horizontal Scale × 2 V ertical Scale × 2 Seam hides video Off Location A1 AI-synchronization Off MUL TI DISPLA Y Setup 42 Press to display the Setup menu.
43 Setup for MUL TI DISPLA Y Item Details AI-Synchronization Select “Off” or “On”. The brightness depends on each display’s setting. Equalize the brightness of all the displays. Off On Notes: • If you set AI-synchronization to On, the following menus will be unavailable and these settings will be fi xed to the initial values.
44 Blend PIP — Off 0% Off 1 MUL TI PIP Setup MUL TI PIP Display Mode T ransparency T ransparency level Insert Insert level 2/2 Setup MUL TI DISPLA Y Setup MUL TI PIP Setup Portrait Setup Set up TIMER MUL TI PIP Setup Set the two-screen display function that is activated when is pressed.
45 2/2 Setup MUL TI DISPLA Y Setup MUL TI PIP Setup Portrait Setup Set up TIMER Network Setup PRESENT TIME Setup Display orientation Landscape Off Portrait Setup Seam hides video Off 1 Off AI-synchron.
46 Off Portrait Setup Seam hides video Off 1 Off AI-synchronization Viewing Area Location 16 : 9 Portrait Setup Off Portrait Setup Seam hides video Off 1 Off AI-synchronization Viewing Area Location 16 : 9 Portrait Setup Set up for Portrait Press to exit from adjust mode.
1/2 Signal Screensaver Extended life settings Input label Off Standby save Off PC Power management Off DVI-D Power management Off Auto power off Off OSD Language English ( UK ) YUV/RGB-in select RGB P.
3D Y/C Filter (NTSC) On Cinema reality Signal Off H-Freq. Dot Clock Freq. kHz MHz 63.98 108.0 V- F r e q . H z 60.02 Noise reduction Of f [ Digital ] Signal Format 1280×1024/60 Sync Signal H-Freq. V -Freq. kHz Hz 63.98 60.02 Signal Format 1280×1024/60 Cinema reality Noise reduction XGA Mode Auto Off Off Auto [ Component ] Sync Signal H-Freq.
Cinema reality Off y XGA Mode Auto 3D Y/C Filter (NTSC) Colour system Signal On Auto Cinema reality Off [ AV ] Noise reduction Off 49 Setup for Input Signals Colour system Select Signal from the “Setup” menu during Video (S V ideo) input signal. (“Signal [A V]” menu is displayed.
Advanced NR [ AV ] Mosquito NR P-NR Block NR Off Off Off Advanced NR [ Digital ] Mosquito NR P-NR Block NR Off Off Off Advanced NR [ Component ] Mosquito NR P-NR Block NR Off Off Off Advanced NR [ RGB ] Mosquito NR P-NR Block NR Off Off Off () Noise reduction Off Noise reduction Advanced 50 Press to select “Noise reduction”.
H-Freq. V- F r e q . kHz Hz 63.98 60.02 Signal Format 1280×1024/60 Sync Signal [ RGB ] Cinema reality XGA Mode Auto Off Auto H-Freq. Dot Clock Freq. kHz MHz 63.98 108.0 V -Freq. Hz 60.02 Signal Format 1280×1024/60 51 This function operates only during input from PC IN terminal.
MUL TI DISPLA Y Setup Set up TIMER PRESENT TIME Setup Network Setup Display orientation Landscape MUL TI PIP Setup Portrait Setup 2/2 Setup --:--:--:--:--:-- DHCP Network Setup Save 0 192.
Options Enable Off-timer function Normal Initial Power Mode 0 ID select Off Remote ID Off Serial ID Off Display size Off Studio W/B Off Studio Gain 2/3 Options Weekly Command Timer Audio input select .
54 Options Adjustments Item Adjustments Input lock Locks the input switch operation. Off PC SLOT INPUT* 1 VIDEO COMPONENT* 2 HDMI DVI *1 “SLOT INPUT” is displayed when an optional T erminal Board is installed. When a T erminal Board with dual input terminals is installed, “SLOT INPUT A” and “SLOT INPUT B” are displayed.
55 Options Adjustments Item Adjustments Studio W/B Off: Nullify all the settings adjusted. On: Sets the colour temperature for TV studio. Note: V alid only when the “Warm” is set as “White balance” in Picture menu. Studio Gain Sharpens the contrast for a better view when a part of the image is too light to see.
Weekly Command Timer Program1 Monday On Function Program3 Tuesday --- Wednesday Program3 Thursday --- Friday Program6 Saturday Program4 Sunday Program Edit y Program3 Thursday --- Friday Program6 Satu.
Weekly Command Timer 02 10:30 Command No Time IMS:SL1 Command 1 Program Weekly Command Timer Command 02 Command No IMS:SL1 10:30 Time 1 Program 57 Options Adjustments Press to select Command No. Press to select a command number . 6 Press to select T ime / Command.
58 Options Adjustments Set up the sound when an image input is selected. Image input Audio input [SLOT INPUT]*1 SLOT INPUT / VIDEO / COMPONENT / DVI / PC / NO AUDIO [VIDEO] SLOT INPUT / VIDEO / COMPON.
59 Using Network Function This unit has a network function to control the network connected display with your computer . Note: T o use the network function, set each “Network Setup” setting and make sure to set the “Control I/F Select” to “LAN”.
60 Using Network Function PJLink™ Protocol The network function of the unit conforms with PJLink™ class 1 and you can operate the following actions from your computer using PJLink™ protocol. • Display setup • Display status query Supported commands Commands to control the unit with PJLink™ protocol are shown in the table below .
61 Unit Setup Set each “Network Setup” setting and make sure to set the “Control I/F Select” to “LAN”. (see page 52) Computer Setup Disable the proxy server settings and enable JavaScript. Y ou can use a Web browser to control the unit and set up a network and password.
62 Using W eb Browser Control TOP screen structure of the Web browser control After logging in, the T OP screen of the Web browser control is displayed. Menu Menu items are displayed. When a button is clicked, setup screen of each item is displayed. Item Details BASIC CONTROL BASIC CONTROL screen is displayed.
63 Notes: • T o use a DHCP server , make sure the DHCP server is started. • During a DHCP server is used, IP ADDRESS, SUBNET MASK, and GA TEWA Y values cannot be entered. • When the set values are changed properly , “NETWORK SETTING CHANGED.” message and the changed set items are displayed.
64 T roubleshooting Before you call for service, determine the symptoms and make a few simple checks as shown below . Symptoms Checks Picture Sound Interference Noisy Sound Electrical Appliances Cars / Motorcycles Fluorescent light Normal Picture No Sound V olume (Check whether the mute function has been activated on the remote control.
65 List of Aspect Modes Aspect mode Picture Enlarged screen Description All Aspect: On Factory 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.
66 Applicable Input Signals Signal name Horizontal frequency (kHz) V ertical frequency (Hz) COMPONENT / RGB IN / PC IN (Dot clock (MHz)) DVI-D IN (Dot clock (MHz)) HDMI 1 525 (480) / 60i 15.73 59.94 * (13.5) * (27.0) * 2 525 (480) / 60p 31.47 59.94 * (27.
67 Shipping condition Shipping YES NO Options Shipping [from the unit] 1 Press the MENU button till the Setup menu is displayed. 2 Press the V olume Up“+” or Down“–” button to select “OSD Language”. 3 Press and hold the ENTER button till the Shipping menu is displayed.
68 Command list of W eekly Command T imer 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 .
69 Speci fi cations TH-42PF20E TH-50PF20E Power Source 220 - 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz Power Consumption Power on 375 W 445 W Stand-by condition Save off 1.1 W , Save on 0.
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