Model No. TH-42PH20E Operating Instructions High Definition Plasma Display h English Please read these instructions before operating your set and retain them for future reference.
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.
Important Safety Notice WARNING 1) To prevent damage which may result in fire or shock hazard, do not expose this appliance to dripping or splashing. Do not place containers with water (flower vase, cups, cosmetics, etc.) above the set. (including on shelves above, etc.) No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, should be placed on / above the set. 2) To prevent electric shock, do not remove cover. No user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.
Safety Precautions WARNING 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.) • Speakers ...................................................... TY-SP42P8W-K • Pedestal ....................................................... TY-ST20-K • Mobile stand ..................................
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 fire or damage to the Plasma Display. Do not stick any foreign objects into the Plasma Display. • Do not insert any metal or flammable objects into the ventilations holes or drop them onto the Plasma Display, as doing so can cause fire or electric shock.
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 Display will be hot. Do not bring your hands or face, or objects which cannot withstand heat, close to this port, otherwise burns or deformation could result. Be sure to disconnect all cables before moving the Plasma Display.
Accessories Accessories Supply Check that you have the accessories and items shown Operating Instruction book CD-ROM (Operating instructions) Remote Control Transmitter N2QAYB000535 Power supply cord Batteries for the Remote Control Transmitter (R6 (UM3) Size × 2) Clamper × 3 TMME289 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.
Connections Speaker connection 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. 1 Speakers (Optional accessories) Red Black While pressing the lever, insert the core wire. 2 Speaker terminal (L) Red Black Return the lever.
Connections Video equipment connection PC IN: PC Input Terminal Connect to video terminal of PC or equipment with Y, PB(CB) and PR(CR) output (see page 11). 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.
Connections HDMI connection [Pin assignments and signal names] Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Signal Name Pin No. T.M.D.S Data2+ 11 T.M.D.S Data2 Shield T.M.D.S Data2T.M.D.S Data1+ T.M.D.S Data1 Shield T.M.D.S Data1T.M.D.S Data0+ T.M.D.S Data0 Shield T.M.D.S Data0T.M.D.S Clock+ Signal Name T.M.D.S Clock Shield 12 T.M.D.S Clock- 13 CEC 14 Reserved (N.C.
Connections PC Input Terminals connection (Female) COMPUTER Audio Stereo mini plug (M3) Connect a cable which matches the audio output terminal on the computer. Conversion adapter (if necessary) RGB PC cable Mini D-sub 15p (Male) Notes: • With regard to the typical PC input signals that are described in the applicable input signals list (see page 51), adjustment values such as for the standard picture positions and sizes have already been stored in this unit.
Connections SERIAL Terminals connection The SERIAL terminal is used when the Plasma Display is controlled by a computer. (Male) COMPUTER 9 5 RS-232C Straight cable 8 4 7 3 6 2 1 Pin layout for SERIAL Terminal (Female) D-sub 9p 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.
Power On / Off Connecting the AC cord plug to the Plasma Display. Connecting the plug to the Wall Outlet Notes: • Main plug types vary between countries. The power plug shown at right may, therefore, not be the type fitted to your set. • When disconnecting the AC cord, be absolutely sure to disconnect the AC cord plug at the socket outlet first. INPUT MENU -/ VOL +/ ENTER/ Power Indicator Press the Power switch on the Plasma Display to turn the set on: Power-On.
Power On / Off When first switching on the unit Following screen will be displayed when the unit is turned on for the first time. Select the items with the remote control. Unit buttons are invalid. OSD Language English (UK) OSD Language Deutsch 1 Français Select the language. Italiano Español 2 ENGLISH (US) Set. Select Set PRESENT TIME Setup 1 Select “DAY” or “PRESENT TIME”. 2 Setup “DAY” or “PRESENT TIME”.
Selecting the input signal Press to select the input signal to be played back from the equipment which has been connected to the Plasma Display. Input signals will change as follows: PC VIDEO COMPONENT* HDMI DVI PC: PC input terminal in PC IN. VIDEO: Video input terminal in AV IN (VIDEO). COMPONENT*: Component or RGB input terminal in COMPONENT/RGB IN. HDMI: HDMI input terminal in AV IN (HDMI). DVI: DVI input terminal in DVI-D IN.
Basic Controls Main Unit Remote control sensor Volume Adjustment Volume Up “+” Down “–” When the menu screen is displayed: “+” : press to move the cursor up “–” : press to move the cursor down (see page 20) INPUT MENU Main Power On / Off Switch Power Indicator The Power Indicator will light. • Power-OFF .... Indicator not illuminated (The unit will still consume some power as long as the power cord is still inserted into the wall outlet.) • Standby ........ Red Orange (When “Slot power” is set to “On”.
Basic Controls Remote Control Transmitter ACTION button Press to make selections. ASPECT button Press to adjust the aspect. (see page 18) 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. POS.
ASPECT Controls The Plasma Display will allow you to enjoy viewing the picture at its maximum size, including wide screen cinema format picture. Note: Be aware that if you put the display in a public place for commercial purposes or a public showing and then use the aspect mode select function to shrink or expand the picture, you may be violating the copyright under copyright law.
Digital Zoom This displays an enlargement of the designated part of the displayed image. 1 Display the operation guide. Press to access Digital Zoom. The operation guide will be displayed. Exit 1 During Digital Zoom, only the following buttons can be operated. [Remote control] OFF TIMER button [Unit] VOL button INPUT MENU -/ VOL +/ ENTER/ MUTE button VOL button POSITION / ACTION button 2 Select the area of the image to be enlarged. Press on the enlargement location to select.
On-Screen Menu Displays Remote Control Unit 1 Display the menu screen. Press several times. MENU Press to select. (Example: Picture menu) 2 Select the item. Select. Picture Normalise Each time the MENU button is pressed, the menu screen will switch. Normal Viewing Picture Sound Pos. /Size Setup Select. Press. Normal Picture Mode Contrast Brightness Colour Hue Sharpness White balance Colour Management Advanced settings Normal 25 0 0 0 5 Normal Off (Example: Picture menu) 3 Set. Set. Set.
On-Screen Menu Displays Overview Note: Menu that cannot be adjusted is grayout. Adjustable menu changes depending on signal, input and menu setting. Pos.
Adjusting Pos. /Size 1 Press to display the Pos. /Size menu. 2 Press to select the menu to adjust. 3 Press to adjust the menu. 4 Press to exit from adjust mode. Pos. /Size Normalise Auto Setup Normal H-Pos H-Size V-Pos V-Size Dot Clock Clock Phase Clamp Position Over scan 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Off Notes: Unadjustable items are grayed out. Adjustable items differ depending on the input signal and the display mode.
Adjusting POS. /SIZE Notes: • If the dot clock frequency is 108 MHz or higher, Dot Clock and Clock Phase cannot be made. • When digital RGB signal input, Dot Clock and Clock Phase cannot be made. • Auto Setup may not work when a cropped or dark image is input. In such case, switch to a bright image with borders and other objects are clearly shown, and then try auto setup again. • Depending on the signal, out of alignment may occur after Auto Setup. Carry out fine tuning for the position/size as required.
Picture Adjustments 1 Press to display the Picture menu. 2 Select to adjust each item. Press to select the menu to adjust. Select the desired level by looking at the picture behind the menu. Note: Menu that cannot be adjusted is grayout. Adjustable menu changes depending on signal, input and menu setting. Picture Normalise Press “ ” or “ ” button to switch between modes.
Picture Adjustments Item Contrast Brightness Colour Hue Sharpness Effect Less Adjustments More Darker Brighter Less More Reddish Greenish Less More Selects the proper brightness and density for the room. Adjusts for easier viewing of dark pictures such as night scenes and black hair. Adjusts colour saturation. Adjusts for nice skin colour. Adjusts picture sharpness. Notes: • “Colour” and “Hue” settings cannot be adjusted for “RGB/PC” input signal.
Sound Adjustment 1 Normalise 2 1/2 Sound Press to display the Sound menu. Normal Sound Mode Bass Treble Balance Select to adjust each item. Press to select the menu to adjust. Normal 0 0 0 Select the desired level by listening to the sound. 3 Press to exit from adjust mode. Item Sound Mode Details Normal: Emits the original sound. Dynamic: Accentuates sharp sound. Bass Adjusts low pitch sounds. Treble Adjusts high pitch sounds. Balance Adjusts left and right volumes.
PRESENT TIME Setup / Set up TIMER The timer can switch the Plasma Display On or Off. Before attempting Timer Set, confirm the PRESENT TIME and adjust if necessary. Then set POWER ON Time / POWER OFF Time. 1 2 Setup Press to display the Setup menu. Press to select Set up TIMER or PRESENT TIME Setup. MULTI DISPLAY Setup Set up TIMER PRESENT TIME Setup Display orientation 2/2 Landscape Press to display the Set up TIMER screen or PRESENT TIME Setup screen.
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. 1 Setup Press to display the Setup menu. Press to select Screensaver. 2 Press to display Screensaver screen. 3 Function selection RGB Off Off Off Off Off English (UK) Start Function Mode 99:99 Scrolling bar only Off : Negative image will be displayed on the screen. : A white bar will scroll from left to right.
Screensaver (For preventing image retention) Setup of Screensaver Time After selecting Time Designation, Interval or Standby after SCR Saver, the relevant Time Setup will become available for selection and the Operating Time may be set. (Time cannot be set when “Mode” is “On” or “Off”.) Press to select Start Time / Finish Time (When Time Designation is selected). Press to select Periodic Time / Operating Time (When Interval is selected).
Reduces screen image retention Extended life settings The following settings are setup to reduce image retention: Setup 1/2 Extended life settings Express settings Custom settings Reset Signal Screensaver Extended life settings Input label Component/RGB-in select Power save Standby save PC Power management DVI-D Power management Auto power off OSD Language RGB Off Off Off Off Off English (UK) Set to the recommended value Set individually Reset to the factory settings Extended life settings Recommended
Reduces screen image retention NANODRIFT Saver Moves the display position of the screen slightly to reduce image retention on the display panel. Off: NANODRIFT Saver does not operate. Min–Max: NANODRIFT Saver operates. The display position of the screen moves at set time intervals. You can set the screen movement range. Some of the screen may appear to be missing as a result of this operation.
Reduces screen image retention Custom settings Set the individual “Image Retention Reduction” menu. 1 Select “Custom settings”. Extended life settings Express settings Custom settings Reset 1 select 2 access set each menu to the recommended setting: 2 To Select “Recommended settings”.
Reduces power consumption • Power save: • Standby save: • PC Power management: • DVI-D Power management: • Auto power off: 1 2 Press to select “Power save” “Standby save” “PC Power management” “DVI-D Power management” “Auto power off”. Press to select “On” or “Off”. On 3 When this function is turned On, luminous level of the Plasma Display is suppressed, so power consumption is reduced.
Customizing the Input labels This function can change the label of the Input signal to be displayed. (see page 15) 1 2 3 Setup Press to display the Setup menu. Signal Screensaver Extended life settings Input label Component/RGB-in select Press to select Input label. Press to display the Input label screen. Power save Standby save PC Power management DVI-D Power management Auto power off OSD Language Press to select image input.
Selecting the On-Screen Menu Language 1 2 Press to display the Setup menu. Press to select the OSD Language. Press to select your preferred language. Selectable languages Setup English(UK) Deutsch Français Italiano Español ENGLISH(US) .......(Chinese) .......(Japanese) Русский .......
Setup for MULTI DISPLAY By lining up Plasma Displays in groups, for example, as illustrated below, an enlarged picture may be displayed across all screens. For this mode of operation, each plasma display has to be set up with a Display number to determine its location. (Example) group of 4 (2 × 2) group of 9 (3 × 3) group of 16 (4 × 4) group of 25 (5 × 5) How to Setup MULTI DISPLAY 1 Press to display the Setup menu. Setup Press to select the MULTI DISPLAY Setup.
Setup for MULTI DISPLAY Item Details Select “Off” or “On”. The brightness depends on each display’s setting. Equalize the brightness of all the displays. Off On AI-Synchronization Notes: • If you set AI-synchronization to On, the following menus will be unavailable and these settings will be fixed to the initial values. Picture menu: Colour, Hue, Input level (Advanced settings) • This function cannot be adjusted during input from VIDEO terminal. 4 Press to exit from Setup.
Setup for Input Signals Component / RGB-in select Select to match the signals from the source connected to the Component / RGB or PC input terminals. Y, PB, PR signals “Component” RGB signals “RGB” 1 2 Press to display the Setup menu. Press to select the “Component / RGB-in select”. Press to select the desired input signal. Component 3 RGB Press to exit from adjust mode.
Setup for Input Signals Signal menu Note: “Signal” setup menu displays a different setting condition for each input signal. Setup 1 2 Signal Screensaver Extended life settings Input label Component/RGB-in select Press to display the Setup menu. Press to select the “Signal”. Power save Standby save PC Power management DVI-D Power management Auto power off OSD Language Press to display the Signal menu. 3 Press to select the menu to adjust. Press to adjust the menu.
Setup for Input Signals Colour system Select Signal from the “Setup” menu during Video (S Video) input signal. (“Signal [AV]” menu is displayed.) Press to select the “Colour system”. Press to select each functions. [ AV ] Signal 3D Y/C Filter (NTSC) Colour system Cinema reality Noise reduction On Auto Off Off If the picture image becomes unstable: With the system set on Auto, under conditions of low level or noisy input signals the image may in rare cases become unstable.
Setup for Input Signals Noise reduction Sets the following three NR (Noise Reduction) functions together. P-NR, Mosquito NR, Block NR ( Press to select “Noise reduction”. ) Noise reduction Off Press to select “Off”, “Min” , “Mid” , “Max” , “Advanced”. Advanced NR Sets the three NR functions separately. 1 Press to select “Advanced”. Press to enter Advanced NR. 2 Press to select P-NR, Mosquito NR or Block NR. Press to select “Off”, “Min”, “Mid”, “Max”.
Setup for Input Signals Sync This function operates only during input from PC IN terminal. Select Signal from the “Setup” menu during RGB or Component input signal. Press to select the “Sync”. [ RGB ] Signal Press to adjust. Sync Cinema reality XGA Mode Auto Off Auto Setting RGB sync signal Confirm that the input is set to RGB input (this setting is valid only for RGB input signal). Auto: The H and V sync or synchronized signal is automatically selected. If both input, it is selected the H and V sync.
Options Adjustments 1 Options Press to display the Setup menu. Weekly Command Timer Audio input select Press to select “OSD Language”. 2 Onscreen display Initial input Initial VOL level Maximum VOL level Input lock Button lock Remocon User level Press for more than 3 seconds. Press to select “Options”. 3 Options Shipping Press to display the Options menu. Press to select your preferred menu. 4 Press to adjust the menu. 5 Audio input select Set up the sound when an image input is selected.
Options Adjustments Item Adjustments Input lock Locks the input switch operation. PC SLOT INPUT*1 VIDEO COMPONENT*2 HDMI DVI Off *1 “SLOT INPUT” is displayed when an optional Terminal Board is installed. When a Terminal Board with dual input terminals is installed, “SLOT INPUT A” and “SLOT INPUT B” are displayed. *2 “COMPONENT” may be displayed as “RGB” depending on the setting of “Component/RGB-in select”. (see page 38) Notes: • Only the adjusted signal is displayed (see page 15).
Options Adjustments Item Adjustments Studio W/B Off: Nullify all the settings adjusted. On: Sets the colour temperature for TV studio. Note: Valid 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. Off: Disables “Studio Gain”. On: Enables “Studio Gain”.
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 27) 1 Options Press to select Function. Press to select “On”. Weekly Command Timer Audio input select Note: • When Function is set to On, Set up TIMER (see page 27) is unavailable and Interval / Time Designation in Mode of Screensaver (see page 28) cannot be selected.
Options Adjustments 6 Press to select Command No. Press to select a command number. Command setting screen Weekly Command Timer Program 1 Command No Time Command 7 Press to select Time / Command. 02 10:30 IMS:SL1 Weekly Command Timer 1 Program Press to set each item. 02 Command No Time: Set the time to execute a command program. 10:30 Time IMS:SL1 Command Pressing “ ” or “ ” button once changes “Time” 1 minute. Pressing “ ” or “ ” button continuously changes “Time” by 15 minutes.
Options Adjustments Audio input select Set up the sound when an image input is selected. Options 1/3 Weekly Command Timer Audio input select Onscreen display On Press ACTION ( ) button Audio input select Press to select image input. Press to select audio input.
Troubleshooting Before you call for service, determine the symptoms and make a few simple checks as shown below. Symptoms Picture Sound Interference Noisy Sound Normal Picture No Sound No Picture No Sound No Picture Normal Sound No Colour Normal Sound No remote control operations can be performed. A cracking sound is sometimes heard from the unit. The top or bottom of the picture on the screen is cut off when I use the zoom function.
List of Aspect Modes Aspect mode All Aspect: Factory setting On All Aspect: Off 16:9 14:9 16:9 Just – 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.
Applicable input signals *Mark: Applicable input signal Signal name 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 525 (480) / 60i 525 (480) / 60p 625 (575) / 50i 625 (576) / 50i 625 (575) / 50p 625 (576) / 50p 750 (720) / 60p 750 (720) / 50p 1,125 (1,080) / 60p 1,125 (1,080) / 60i 1,125 (1,080) / 50p 1,125 (1,080) / 50i 1,125 (1,080) / 24sF 1,125 (1,080) / 30p 1,125 (1,080) / 25p 1,125 (1,080) / 24p 1,250
Applicable Input Signals Video input (VIDEO) Signal name 1 2 3 4 5 NTSC PAL PAL60 SECAM Modified NTSC Horizontal frequency(kHz) 15.73 15.63 15.73 15.63 15.73 Vertical frequency(Hz) 59.94 50.00 59.94 50.00 59.94 Shipping condition This function allows you to reset the unit to the factory setting. 1 2 Setup Press to display the Setup menu. Press to select “OSD Language”. Press for more than 3 seconds. 3 Press to select “Shipping”. Press to display the Shipping menu.
Command list of Weekly Command Timer No.
Specifications TH-42PH20E 220 - 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz Power Source Power Consumption Power on Stand-by condition Power off condition Plasma Display panel 275 W Save off 1.1 W, Save on 0.6 W 0.3 W Drive method : AC type 42-inch, 16:9 aspect ratio 921 mm (W) × 518 mm (H) × 1,057 mm (diagonal) 786,432 (1,024 (W) × 768 (H)) [3,072 × 768 dots] Screen size (No.
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