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Model No. TH-42PF50U TH-50PF50U Operating Instructions Display Operations High De¿ nition Plasma Display Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, English please read these instructions completely. Please keep this manual for future reference.
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If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact an electrician. Do not defeat the purpose of the grounding plug. ® As an ENERGY STAR Partner, Panasonic has determined that this product meets the ® ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy ef¿ ciency.
Important Safety Instructions 1) Read these instructions. 2) Keep these instructions. 3) Heed all warnings. 4) Follow all instructions. 5) Do not use this apparatus near water. 6) Clean only with dry cloth. 7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. 8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including ampli¿...
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.
To assure continued compliance, follow the attached installation instructions and use only shielded interface cables when connecting to computer or peripheral devices. Any changes or modi¿ cations not expressly approved by Panasonic Corp. of North America could void the user's authority to operate this device. FCC Declaration of Conformity Model No.
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 (for TH-42PF50U) TY-SP50P8W-K (for TH-50PF50U) •...
Safety Precautions WARNING Ensure that the mains plug is easily accessible. Setup Do not use any power supply cord other than that Do not place the Plasma Display on sloped or unstable provided with this unit. surfaces, and ensure that the Plasma Display does not hang over the edge of the base.
Safety Precautions 3D Safety Precautions WARNING Small Parts 3D Eyewear contains small parts (battery and specialised band, etc.) and must be kept out of reach of small children to avoid accidental ingestion. Disassembly Do not disassemble or modify the 3D Eyewear. CAUTION To enjoy 3D images safely and comfortably, please read these instructions fully.
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Safety Precautions Viewing 3D Content Content for 3D viewing includes commercially available Blu-ray discs, 3D broadcasts, etc. When preparing your own 3D content, ensure that it is properly produced. Do not use the 3D Eyewear if you have a history of over-sensitivity to light, heart problems, or have any other existing medical conditions.
Accessories Accessories Supplied Check that you have the Accessories and items shown Operating CD-ROM × 1 Remote Control Transmitter Batteries for the Instruction book N2QAYB000691 Remote Control Transmitter • Operating Instructions (AA Size × 2) Display Operations Network Operations • Software license statements GNU GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE GNU LESSER GENERAL...
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. Speakers (Optional accessories) Black While pressing the lever, insert the core wire. Speaker terminal Black AC cord connection (see page 16)
Connections Video equipment connection Terminals are on the bottom side of the Plasma Display. SERIAL: 3D IR TRANSMITTER: Control the Plasma Display Connect the 3D IR by connecting to PC. TRANSMITTER (optional (see page 15) accessory). Terminal board (optional SLOT: accessories) insert slot (see page 6) Note:...
Connections PC Input Terminals connection Shared with DVI-D IN. COMPUTER Conversion adapter (Female) (if necessary) Mini D-sub 15p PC cable (Male) Audio Stereo mini plug (M3) Connect a cable which matches the audio output terminal on the computer. Notes: • With regard to the typical PC input signals that are described in the applicable input signals list (see page 65), 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. Note: To use serial control for this unit, make sure to set the “CONTROL I/F SELECT” in the “NETWORK SETUP” menu to “RS-232C”. (refer to “Operating Instructions, Network Operations”) (Male) COMPUTER RS-232C Straight cable...
Power ON / OFF Connecting the AC cord plug to the Plasma Display. Connecting the plug to the Wall Outlet. Note: When disconnecting the AC cord, be absolutely sure to disconnect the AC cord plug at the socket outlet ¿ rst. INPUT MENU ENTER/...
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Power ON / OFF When ¿ rst switching on the unit Following screen will be displayed when the unit is turned on for the ¿ rst time. Select the items with the remote control. Unit buttons are invalid. OSD LANGUAGE DAY/TIME SETUP VIEWING ENVIRONMENT OSD LANGUAGE...
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: NETWORK VIDEO COMPONENT* HDMI PC: PC input terminal in PC IN. NETWORK: Network input terminal in LAN or WIRELESS MODULE.
Basic Controls Main Unit Brightness Sensor Detects the brightness in the viewing environment 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 25) Enter / Aspect button (see page 21, 25)
Basic Controls Remote Control Transmitter OFF TIMER button The Plasma Display can be preset to switch to stand- by after a ¿ xed period. The setting changes to 30 ACTION button minutes, 60 minutes, 90 minutes and 0 minutes (off Press to make selections.
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. Display the operation guide. EXIT Press to access Digital Zoom. The operation guide will be displayed. During Digital Zoom, only the following buttons can be operated. [Remote control] OFF TIMER button [Unit]...
Viewing 3D images You can enjoy viewing 3D images with contents or programmes compatible with 3D effect by using the 3D eyewear (optional). Note: You need the 3D IR TRANSMITTER (optional) and the 3D eyewear (optional) to view the 3D images on this display. For further information, see the instruction manuals of the 3D IR TRANSMITTER and the 3D eyewear.
Viewing 3D images Troubleshooting for 3D Eyewear Symptoms Checks Cannot see 3D images • Has the 3D Eyewear been switched On? • Ensure that “3D FUNCTION” in “3D SETTINGS” is set to “ON”. (see page 37) • Some 3D image signals may not be automatically recognized as 3D images.
On-Screen Menu Displays Remote Control Unit Press several times. Display the menu screen. MENU Each time the MENU button is pressed, the Press to select. menu screen will switch. (Example: PICTURE menu) Normal Viewing PICTURE SETUP SOUND POS./SIZE Select the item. Select.
Adjusting POS./SIZE Press to display the POS./SIZE menu. Press to select the menu to adjust. POS./SIZE NORMALIZE NORMAL AUTO SETUP H-POS H-SIZE V-POS Press to adjust the menu. V-SIZE DOT CLOCK CLOCK PHASE CLAMP POSITION 1:1 PIXEL MODE Note: Unadjustable items are grayed out.
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Adjusting POS./SIZE Notes: • If the dot clock frequency of an analog signal is 162 MHz or higher, “DOT CLOCK” and “CLOCK PHASE” cannot be automatically corrected. • When digital signal input, DOT CLOCK and CLOCK PHASE cannot be made. •...
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Adjusting POS./SIZE CLAMP POSITION (During Component/PC 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) Value that causes least blackout is the optimum.
PICTURE Adjustments Press to display the PICTURE menu. 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 Adjustments Notes: Item Effect Adjustments • You can change the level of each function (PICTURE, BRIGHTNESS, COLOR, TINT, Adjusts the proper picture contrast. PICTURE Less More SHARPNESS) for each PICTURE MENU. Adjusts for easier viewing of dark pictures • The setting details for STANDARD, DYNAMIC, BRIGHTNESS such as night scenes and black hair.
Picture Pro¿ 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¿ les and applied as needed, for a convenient way to enjoy your preferred picture settings. PICTURE NORMALIZE NORMAL...
Picture Pro¿ les Saving pro¿ les Follow these steps to save picture adjustment values as pro¿ les. Note: When the settings are locked in “EXTENDED LIFE SETTINGS”, pro¿ les cannot be saved. Enter a name for the pro¿ le. Specify the picture quality in the PICTURE menu and [Entering pro¿...
Picture Pro¿ les Loading pro¿ les Load pro¿ les and apply the picture adjustment values to the display as follows. Notes: • Loaded pro¿ les are stored in memory according to the selected input interface. (see page 18) • When the settings are locked in “EXTENDED LIFE SETTINGS”, pro¿ les cannot be loaded. Select the pro¿...
SOUND Adjustment SOUND Press to display the SOUND menu. NORMALIZE NORMAL STANDARD AUDIO MENU Select to adjust each item. BASS Press to select the menu to adjust. TREBLE Select the desired level by listening to the sound. BALANCE SURROUND Press to exit from adjust mode. Item Details STANDARD: Emits the original sound.
SETUP menu Press to display the SETUP menu. SETUP Press to select the menu to adjust. 3D SETTINGS SIGNAL SCREENSAVER EXTENDED LIFE SETTINGS ECO MODE SETTINGS INPUT LABEL Press to adjust the menu. FUNCTION BUTTON SETTINGS COMPONENT/RGB-IN SELECT NO ACTIVITY POWER OFF DISABLE MENU DISPLAY DURATION 30 S...
DAY/TIME SETUP / ON/OFF TIMER SETUP The timer can switch the Plasma Display ON or OFF. Before attempting Timer Set, con¿ rm the TIME and adjust if necessary. Then set POWER ON TIME / POWER OFF TIME. SETUP Press to display the SETUP menu. MULTI DISPLAY SETUP Press to select ON/OFF TIMER SETUP or DAY/TIME PORTRAIT SETUP...
3D SETTINGS To view the 3D images, please adjust and setup the 3D settings. Note: Set these settings for each input terminals. Select “3D SETTINGS” in “SETUP” menu and press button. 3D SETTINGS sub-menu screen 3D SETTINGS 3D FUNCTION 3D INPUT FORMAT AUTO LEFT/RIGHT SWAP NORMAL...
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. Select “SCREENSAVER” in “SETUP” menu and press button. FUNCTION selection Press to select the FUNCTION.
SCREENSAVER (For preventing image retention) Setup of SCREENSAVER Time After selecting TIME OF DAY, 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 OF SCREENSAVER DAY is selected).
Reduces screen image retention EXTENDED LIFE SETTINGS The following settings are setup to reduce image retention: Select “EXTENDED LIFE SETTINGS” in “SETUP” menu and press button. EXTENDED LIFE SETTINGS Set to the recommended value EXPRESS SETTINGS CUSTOM SETTINGS Set individually RESET Reset to the factory settings EXTENDED LIFE SETTINGS...
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Reduces screen image retention NANODRIFT SAVER Moves the display position of the screen slightly to reduce image retention on the display panel. LOW–HIGH: NANODRIFT SAVER operates. The display position of the screen moves at set time intervals. You can set the screen movement range.
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Reduces screen image retention CUSTOM SETTINGS Set the individual “Image Retention Reduction” menu. When a menu is locked, it is grayed out and cannot be set. Select “CUSTOM SETTINGS”. “PICTURE MENU” and “PICTURE” will no longer select EXTENDED LIFE SETTINGS be able to set in the “PICTURE”...
ECO MODE SETTINGS Select “ECO MODE SETTINGS” in “SETUP” menu and press button. ECO MODE SETTINGS select ECO MODE CUSTOM POWER SAVE adjust STANDBY SAVE PC POWER MANAGEMENT DVI-D POWER MANAGEMENT NO SIGNAL POWER OFF DISABLE ECO MODE CUSTOM: The menu of power consumption reduction is individually set. ON: The following ¿...
Customizing the Input labels This function can change the label of the Input signal to be displayed. (see page 18) Select “INPUT LABEL” in “SETUP” menu and press button. INPUT LABEL SLOT INPUT SLOT INPUT VIDEO VIDEO COMPONENT COMPONENT HDMI HDMI NETWORK NETWORK...
FUNCTION BUTTON SETTINGS Set the functions that operates when is pressed. FUNCTION BUTTON SETTINGS Select “FUNCTION BUTTON SETTINGS” in “SETUP” menu and FUNCTION BUTTON 1 MULTI-LIVE press button. FUNCTION BUTTON 2 SCROLLING BAR FUNCTION BUTTON GUIDE Note: • FUNCTION BUTTON 1, FUNCTION BUTTON 2 Factory settings are as follows.
NO ACTIVITY POWER OFF DISABLE ENABLE When this function is set to “ENABLE”, the power is turned off (standby) automatically when there is no operation of the Plasma Display for 4 hours. Starting from 3 minutes before the turn off, the remaining time will be displayed. PRESS ANY KEY TO ABORT.
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. Note: During Multi display, the 3D images are displayed as 2D images.
SETUP for MULTI DISPLAY Item Details Reduces the peak of brightness for each display to enable as uniform display as possible. The brightness difference is Select “OFF” or “ON”. The brightness depends on each minimized. display’s setting. VIDEO WALL UNIFORMITY Note: If you set VIDEO WALL UNIFORMITY to ON, the following menus will be unavailable and these settings will be ¿...
SETUP for PORTRAIT Divide an input image into 3 parts, and display one of them to a plasma display which is set vertically. The image will be enlarged 3 times and rotated 90-degree. (Example) Notes: • When using the PORTRAIT function with displays set vertically, “DISPLAY ORIENTATION” in SETUP menu has to be set to “PORTRAIT”...
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SETUP for PORTRAIT VIEWING AREA / LOCATION VIEWING AREA: Set a mode of image division for PORTRAIT function. LOCATION: Set a location of image to be displayed for PORTRAIT function. Press to select VIEWING AREA or LOCATION. PORTRAIT SETUP Press to select each function. PORTRAIT SETUP SEAM HIDES VIDEO Notes:...
SETUP for Input Signals COMPONENT / RGB IN SELECT COMPONENT Select to match the signals from the source connected to the Component / RGB or PC input terminals. Y, P signals “COMPONENT” RGB signals “RGB” Note: Make setting of the selected input terminal (COMPONENT/RGB IN or PC IN). YUV / RGB IN SELECT Select to match the signals from the source connected to the DVI input terminals.
SETUP for Input Signals SIGNAL menu Note: “SIGNAL” setup menu displays a different setting condition for each input signal. Select “SIGNAL” in “SETUP” menu and press button. For VIDEO (S VIDEO) For RGB [ VIDEO ] [ RGB ] SIGNAL SIGNAL 3D Y/C FILTER (NTSC) SYNC...
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SETUP for Input Signals • SYNC This function operates only during input from PC IN terminal. Setting RGB sync signal Con¿ rm 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. ON G: Uses a synchronized signal on the Video G signal, which is input from the G connector.
SETUP for Input Signals • NOISE REDUCTION Sets the following three NR (Noise Reduction) functions together. VIDEO NR, MOSQUITO NR, BLOCK NR Press to select “NOISE REDUCTION”. NOISE REDUCTION Press to select “OFF”, “MIN”, “MID”, “MAX”, “ADVANCED”. Advanced NR Sets the three NR functions separately. NOISE REDUCTION ADVANCED Press to select “ADVANCED”.
Options Adjustments Options Press to display the SETUP menu. Weekly Command Timer Audio input select Touch Panel settings Press to select “OSD LANGUAGE”. Input Search Onscreen display Initial input Initial VOL level Maximum VOL level Input lock Press for more than 3 seconds. Button lock Remocon User level Press to select “Options”.
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Options Adjustments Item Adjustments Locks the input switch operation. SLOT INPUT* VIDEO COMPONENT* HDMI NETWORK *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”...
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Options Adjustments Item Adjustments Off: Nullify all the settings adjusted. Studio W/B Sets the color temperature for TV studio. Note: Valid only when the “WARM” is set as “COLOR TEMP” in PICTURE menu. Sharpens the contrast for a better view when a part of the image is too light to see. Off: Disables “Studio Gain”.
Options Adjustments Item Adjustments 3D Safety Precautions show/hide is set during power ON. On: 3D Safety Precaution is shown every time when the power is ON. Off: 3D Safety Precaution is not shown when the power is ON. When the setting changes from “On” to “Off”, the con¿ rmation screen is displayed as below. Pressing “YES”...
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Options Adjustments 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. Weekly Command Timer Weekly Command Timer Program Program AVL:00 8:00 20:00 DAM:NORM 10:30 IMS:SL1...
Options Adjustments Touch Panel settings (Settings when using Touch Panel) The mode to restrict NANODRIFT SAVER (see page 41) operation when using Touch Panel (available as an option) is set up. Options Weekly Command Timer Audio input select Touch Panel settings Press ACTION ( ) button Set “Touch Panel mode”...
Options Adjustments Input Search When a signal is not detected, another input with a signal is automatically selected. Options Weekly Command Timer Audio input select Touch Panel settings Input Search Press ACTION ( ) button select Input Search adjust Input Search Primary Input Secondary Input Input Search...
Troubleshooting Before you call for service, determine the symptoms and make a few simple checks as shown below. Symptoms Checks Picture Sound Electrical Appliances Interference Noisy Sound Cars / Motorcycles Fluorescent light Volume Normal Picture No Sound (Check whether the mute function has been activated on the remote control.) Check if speakers are connected properly.
List of Aspect Modes Aspect mode Description All Aspect: Factory setting Picture Enlarged screen All Aspect: Off The display of the pictures ¿ 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.
Applicable Input Signals Video input (VIDEO) Horizontal Vertical Signal name frequency(kHz) frequency(Hz) NTSC 15.73 59.94 15.63 50.00 PAL60 15.73 59.94 SECAM 15.63 50.00 Modi¿ ed NTSC 15.73 59.94 Shipping condition This function allows you to reset the unit to the factory setting. SETUP Press to display the SETUP menu.
Command list of Weekly Command Timer Command Control details AAC:MENCLR Audio Menu (CLEAR) AAC:MENDYN Audio Menu (DYNAMIC) AAC:MENSTD Audio Menu (STANDARD) AAC:SURMON Surround (ON) AAC:SUROFF Surround (OFF) AMT:0 Audio Mute (OFF) AMT:1 Audio Mute (ON) í í í í AVL:00 Audio Volume (00) AVL:10 Audio Volume (10)
Speci¿ cations TH-42PF50U TH-50PF50U 110 - 127 V AC, 50/60 Hz Power Source Power Consumption 390 W 480 W Rated Power Consumption 0.4 W 0.4 W Stand-by condition 0.2 W 0.2 W Power off condition Drive method : AC type 42-inch, Drive method : AC type 50-inch, Plasma Display panel 16:9 aspect ratio...
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