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  • Page 1

    Model No. No. de Modelo TH-42PF20U TH-50PF20U TQB2AA0590 English Español For more detailed instructions, refer to the Operating Instructions on the CD-ROM. T o view the Operating Instructions on the CD-ROM, you need a computer equipped with a CD-ROM drive, and Adobe® Reader® (V ersion 7.0 or later is recommended) installed on your computer . Dep[...]

  • Page 2

    2 W ARNING: T o reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover or back. No user-serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to quali fi ed service personnel. The lightning flash with arrow-head within a triangle is in tend ed to tell the user that parts inside the product are a risk of electric shock to per sons. The exclamation point within[...]

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    3 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 sou[...]

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    4 This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed an[...]

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    5 Safety Precautions 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.) CAUTION When using the Plasma Display Do not bring you[...]

  • Page 6

    6 Safety Precautions W ARNING 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[...]

  • Page 7

    + - + - Ferrite core Use the Ferrite cores to comply with the EMC standard. (see page 20) Accessories Requires two AA batteries. 2. Insert batteries - note correct polarity (+ and -). Precaution on battery use Incorrect installation can cause battery leakage and corrosion that will damage the remote control transmitter . Disposal of batteries shoul[...]

  • Page 8

    When using the W all-hanging bracket (vertical) Note: When using the W all-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. 8 1 2 Plug the AC cord into the display unit. Plug the AC cord until it clicks. Note: Make sure that [...]

  • Page 9

    9 VIDEO and COMPONENT / RGB IN connection , Y , P B , P R OUT P R 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). • Accepts only RGB signals with “SYNC ON G”. RCA-BNC [...]

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    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 .M.D.S Data2 Shield 12 T .M.D.S Clock- 3 T .M.D.S Data2- 13 CEC 4 T .M.D.S Data1+ 14 Reserved ([...]

  • Page 11

    Conversion adapter (if necessary) Mini D-sub 15p RGB PC cable Stereo mini plug (M3) Audio Connect a cable which matches the audio output terminal on the computer . (Male) (Female) COMPUTER 11 PC Input T erminals connection Notes: • With regard to the typical PC input signals that are described in the applicable input signals list, adjustment valu[...]

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    6 7 8 9 1 3 4 52 COMPUTER RS-232C Straight cable D-sub 9p (Male) (Female) 12 Connections 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. The SERIAL ter[...]

  • Page 13

    INPUT MENU ENTER/ + / VOL - / 13 Power Indicator Remote Control Sensor Power ON / OFF Connecting the AC cord plug to the Plasma Display . Connecting the plug to the W all Outlet. Note: When disconnecting the AC cord, be absolutely sure to disconnect the AC cord plug at the socket outlet fi rst. Press the Power switch on the Plasma Display to turn [...]

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    PC FULL NANODRIFT English (UK) Deutsch Français Italiano Español ENGLISH (US) Русский OSD LANGUAGE SET SELECT PRESENT TIME SETUP PRESENT TIME OF DA Y MON 99:99 SET PRESENT TIME OF DA Y 99:99 DA Y MON PRESENT TIME SETUP PRESENT TIME OF DA Y MON 99:99 SET PRESENT TIME OF DA Y 10:00 DA Y TUE LANDSCAPE PORTRAIT DISPLA Y ORIENT A TION 14 From t[...]

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    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. • Outputs the sound as set in “Audio input select” in the Options menu. • Select to match the signals from the source connected to the component/RGB input terminals. • In[...]

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    16 INPUT MENU ENTER/ + / VOL - / MENU Screen ON / OFF Each time the MENU button is pressed, the menu screen will switch. (see page 18) INPUT button (Input signal selection) (see page 15) 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 [...]

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    17 Basic Controls Standby (ON / OFF) button The Plasma Display must fi rst 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. ACTION button Press to make selections. ASPECT button Press to[...]

  • Page 18

    18 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 SET UP 2 Select the item. Select. Select. Press. 25 0 0 0 5 PICTURE NORMAL NORMALIZE ST ANDARD BRIGHTN[...]

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    Overview Note: Menu that cannot be adjusted is grayout. Adjustable menu changes depending on signal, input and menu setting. 1/2 SIGNAL EXTENDED LIFE SETTINGS INPUT LABEL SET UP OFF ST ANDBY SAVE OFF PC POWER MANAGEMENT OFF DVI-D POWER MANAGEMENT OFF AUTO POWER OFF OFF OSD LANGUAGE ENGLISH ( US ) COMPONENT/RGB-IN SELECT RGB SCREENSA VER POWER SA VE[...]

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    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”. When “LAN” is set, the slot power is turned on, and power indicator is lit orange under the[...]

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    Speci fi cations TH-42PF20U TH-50PF20U Power Source 1 10 - 127 V AC, 50/60 Hz Power Consumption Rated Power Consumption 400 W 475 W On mode Average Power Consumption ∗ 165 W 220 W Stand-by condition Save OFF 0.9 W , Save ON 0.4 W Save OFF 0.9 W , Save ON 0.4 W Power off condition 0.2 W 0.2 W Plasma Display panel Drive method : AC type 42-inch, 1[...]

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    Panasonic Professional Display Company Unit of Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic W ay 1F-10 Secaucus, NJ 07094 Panasonic Professional Flat Panel Display Limited W arranty Models or Parts Part W arranty Labor W arranty Professional Flat Panel Display LIMITS AND EXCLUSIONS There are no express warranties except as listed above. THE[...]

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    Panasonic Canada Inc. 5770 Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario L4W 2T3 LIMITED W ARRANTY ST A TEMENT Item Video Tape P2/SD Cards Video Heads D5 Video heads Maintenance Items Colour Camera CCD Imaging Block BT-H Series LCD Monitors * DLP™ Projectors * LCD Projectors above 2,500 ANSI Lumens * LCD Projectors below 2,500 ANSI Lumens Projector Lamps 10[...]

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    <Software Information for This Product> This product has software installed partially licensed under the Free BSD LICENSE. Free BSD LICENSE regulations under the above specifications are as follows: (These regulations are set by the third party; therefore the original (English) regulations are stated.) Copyright © 1980, 1986, 1993 The Regent[...]