Panasonic HD Plasma Display Th 42pf50 Operating Instructions

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Connections
Video equipment connection
SLOT:  
Terminal board (optional 
accessories) insert slot
(see page 5)
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.
AV IN (HDMI): 
HDMI Input Terminal 
Connect to video equipment 
such as VCR or DVD player.WIRELESS 
MODULE, LAN: 
Refer to “Operating 
Instructions, Network 
Operations”.DVI-D IN:   DVI-D Input Terminal
PC IN:   PC Input Terminal Connect to video terminal of 
PC or equipment with Y, PB(CB) and PR(CR) output. 
SERIAL: 
 Control the Plasma Display 
by connecting to PC. 3D IR TRANSMITTER:
Connect the 3D IR 
TRANSMITTER (optional 
accessory).
Terminals are on the bottom side of the Plasma Display.
AV IN (VIDEO):   Composite Video Input 
Terminal 
COMPONENT/RGB IN:   Component/RGB 
Video Input Terminal 
						

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Example of Network Connection (Wired LAN)
Connections
To use the wireless function, the wireless module (ET-WM200U) (sold separately) is necessary.
When connecting the wireless module to the 
display, remove the protective fi lm and cap.
Connecting procedure Hold the wireless module with its LED on the near 
side and connect it to the wireless module connection 
terminal.
Note:
Do not connect any other device than the wireless 
module (ET-WM200U).
Display (main unit, rear)
Hub or broadband router LAN cable
(not supplied)
COMPUTER
Less 
than 
3.9 inch
(10 cm)
Less 
than 
3.9 inch (10 cm)
Ferrite core 
(supplied) Ferrite core 
(supplied)
Installing the Ferrite core
Pull back the tabs
(in two places) Wind the cable 
twiceOpen
Press the cable 
through and close
Notes:
•  Make sure the broadband router or hub supports 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX. 
•  To connect a device using 100BASE-TX, use “category 5” LAN cable. 
•  Touching the LAN terminal with a statically charged hand (body) may cau\
se damage due to its discharge.
  Do not touch the LAN terminal or a metal part of the LAN cable. 
•  For instructions on how to connect, consult your network administrator.
ET-WM200
LED
Connecting Wireless Module (Wireless LAN) 
						

							INPUT MENUENTER/+/
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Power Indicator
Remote Control Sensor
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  fi rst.
Press the Power switch on the Plasma Display to turn the 
set on: Power-On. Power Indicator: Green
[Starting up the network]
It takes some time for the network to start up just after the 
power is turned on.
During that time, “NETWORK SETUP” in the “SETUP” menu 
is grayed out and cannot be set.
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.
Power Indicator: Green
Turn the power to the Plasma Display off by pressing the  switch on the unit, 
when the Plasma Display is on or in standby mode.
Note: 
During operation of the power management function, the power indicator t\
urns 
orange in the power off state. 
						

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ENGLISH (US) 
Русский  OSD LANGUAGE
SET 
SELECT 
DAY/TIME SETUPTIME    MON  99:99
SET
TIME99:99DAY MON
When 3D images will be viewed by unspeci
fi ed number of 
people or used for commercial applications, someone in 
authority should convey the following precautions.
These precautions should be followed in the home as well.
To enjoy 3D images safely and comfortably, please refer 
to the Operating Instructions for in-depth description.
Please refrain from viewing 3D images if you do not 
feel well or are experiencing visual fatigue.
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When  fi rst switching on the unit
Following screen will be displayed when the unit is turned on for the  fi rst time.
Select the items with the remote control. Unit buttons are invalid.
OSD LANGUAGE DAY/TIME SETUP VIEWING ENVIRONMENT
Notes:
•  Once the items are set, the screens wont be displayed when switching on\
 the unit next time.
•  After the setting, the items can be changed in the following menus.
 OSD LANGUAGE
 DAY/TIME SETUP
 DISPLAY ORIENTATION PUBLIC SPACE:
Suitable for commercial applications.
HOME: 
Suitable for home environment.
Power ON warning message
The following message may be displayed when turning the unit power ON: Activate 3D Safety Precautions if you deliver 3D images to 
unspecifi ed audiences for business or other purposes.
If “3D FUNCTION” in “3D SETTINGS” is set to “ON”, a wa\
rning 
message is displayed every time the power is turned ON.
3D Safety Precautions
No activity power off Precautions
’NO ACTIVITY POWER OFF’ IS ENABLED.
If “NO ACTIVITY POWER OFF” in SETUP menu is set to “ENABLE”, a warning message is displayed every tim\
e 
the power is turned ON.
These message displays can be set with the following menu: Options menu
  3D Safety Precautions
  Power On Message
1    Select the 
language.
2  Set.
1    Select “DAY” or “TIME”.
2    Setup “DAY” or “TIME”.
LANDSCAPE
PORTRAIT
DISPLAY ORIENTATION
PUBLIC SPACE HOME
VIEWING ENVIRONMENT
DISPLAY ORIENTATION
1   For vertical installation, 
select “PORTRAIT”.
2  Set.
1  Select  “SET”.
2  Set.
1  Select viewing mode.
2  Set.
Power ON / OFF 
						

							INPUT MENUENTER/+/
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MENU Screen ON / OFF
Each time the MENU button is pressed, the menu screen 
will switch. 
INPUT button (Input signal selection)
Basic Controls
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 Volume Adjustment
Volume Up “+” Down “–” 
When the menu screen is 
displayed:
“+” : press to move the cursor up “–” : press to move the cursor down
Enter / Aspect button 
Normal Viewing PICTURE SETUP SOUND POS./SIZE
Remote control sensor
Brightness Sensor
Detects the brightness in the viewing environment
Main Unit
Orange (When “Slot power” is set to “On”.)
Orange (Depending on the type of the function board installed, when the\
 power is supplied to the 
slot)
Orange (When “CONTROL I/F SELECT” is set to “LAN” or “WEB CONTROL” is set to “\
ON”. 
Refer to “Operating Instructions, Network Operations”.)
• Power-ON ...... Green
• PC POWER MANAGEMENT (DPMS)
  ........................  Orange (With PC input signal.) When this function is set to ON, it operates under the following conditi\
ons to turn the power on or
off automatically.
When no pictures (HD/VD sync signals) are detected for 30 or so second\
s during PC signal input:→ Power is turned off (standby); the power indicator lights up orange.
When pictures (HD/VD sync signals) are subsequently detected: → Power is turned on; the power indicator lights up green.
• DVI-D POWER MANAGEMENT
  ........................ Orange (With DVI input signal.)
• NO SIGNAL POWER OFF
  ........................ Red Equipment power supply is turned OFF when there is no signal.
When this is set to “ENABLE”, the power supply of the unit goes Of\
f 10 minutes after the input 
signals stop. 
						

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Basic Controls
Remote Control Transmitter
RECALL buttonPress the “RECALL” button to 
display the current system status.
1  Input  label2  Aspect  mode 
  During 3D images    Audio input 
Profi  le name
    NANODRIFT SAVER operating
3  Off  timer
    The off timer indicator is 
displayed only when the off 
timer has been set.
4  Clock  display
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 adjust the aspect. 
POS. /SIZE button 
PICTURE button  
Sound mute On / Off  
Press this button to mute the sound.
Press again to reactivate sound.
Sound is also reactivated when power is 
turned off or volume level is changed.
N button  
POSITION buttons
INPUT button 
Press to select input signal sequentially. 
ECO MODE (ECO)
Press to change the ECO MODE 
setup status. 
FUNCTION buttons (FUNCTION)
Digital Zoom AUTO SETUP button
Automatically adjusts the position/
size of the screen. 
SETUP button 
SOUND button 
Volume Adjustment
Press the Volume Up “+” or Down 
“–” button to increase or decrease 
the sound volume level.
R button  
Press the R button to return to 
previous menu screen.
OFF TIMER button
The Plasma Display can be preset to switch to stand-
by after a fi  xed period. The setting changes to 30 
minutes, 60 minutes, 90 minutes and 0 minutes (off 
timer cancelled) each time the button is pressed.
30 MIN 60 MIN
0 MIN(Cancel) 90 MIN
When three minutes remain, “OFF TIMER 3 MIN” 
will fl
 ash.
The off timer is cancelled if a power interruption 
occurs.
OFF  TIMER 90MIN
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2
3
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Specifi cations
TH-42PF50U TH-50PF50U
Power Source  110 - 127 V AC, 50/60 Hz
Power Consumption Rated Power Consumption 390 W
480 W
Stand-by condition 0.4 W
0.4 W
Power off condition 0.2 W
0.2 W
Plasma Display panel Drive method : AC type 42-inch, 
16:9 aspect ratio Drive method : AC type 50-inch, 
16:9 aspect ratio
Screen size 36.2” (921 mm) (W) × 20.4” (518 mm) (H) 
× 41.6” (1,057 mm) (diagonal) 43.5” (1,105 mm) (W) × 24.4” (622 mm) (H) 
× 49.9” (1,268 mm) (diagonal)
(No.of pixels) 2,073,600 (1,920 (W) × 1,080 (H))
[5,760 × 1,080 dots]
Operating condition Temperature 32 °F - 104 °F (0 °C - 40 °C)
Humidity 20 % - 80 %
Applicable signals Color System NTSC, PAL, PAL60, SECAM, Modifi
 ed NTSC
Scanning format 525 (480) / 60i · 60p, 625 (575) / 50i · 50p, 750 (720) / 60\
p · 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
AUDIO L-R BNC
RCA Pin jack × 2 1.0 Vp-p (75 Ω
)
0.5 Vrms, Shared with COMPONENT/RGB IN
HDMI TYPE A  Connector
COMPONENT/RGB IN Y/G
P
B/CB/B
PR/CR/R
AUDIO L-R BNC
BNC
BNC
RCA Pin jack × 2
with sync 1.0 Vp-p (75 Ω
)
0.7 Vp-p (75 Ω )
0.7 Vp-p (75 Ω )
0.5 Vrms, Shared with VIDEO
DVI-D IN
AUDIODVI-D 24 Pin
Content Protection
Stereo mini jack (M3) × 1
Compliance with DVI Revision 1.0
Compatible with HDCP 1.1
0.5 Vrms, Shared with PC IN
PC IN
AUDIOHigh-Density Mini D-sub 15 Pin
Stereo mini jack (M3) × 1
Y or G with sync 1.0 Vp-p (75 Ω
)
Y or G without sync 0.7 Vp-p (75 Ω )
P
B/CB/B: 0.7 Vp-p (75 Ω )
PR/CR/R: 0.7 Vp-p (75 Ω )
HD/VD: 1.0 - 5.0 Vp-p (high impedance)
0.5 Vrms, Shared with DVI-D IN
SERIAL External Control Terminal
D-sub 9 Pin RS-232C compatible
3D IR TRANSMITTER for 3D IR TRANSMITTER (TY-3D30TRW)
3D SHUTTER OUT DC 8V OUT M3 jack × 1
Center plus, for EIAJ 4mm plug
WIRELESS MODULE for Wireless module (ET-WM200U)
LAN RJ45 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX, compatible with PJLink™
EXT SP Speaker Terminal
6 Ω, 16 W [8 W + 8 W] (10 % THD)
Dimensions (W × H × D)
40.2” (1,020 mm) × 24.1” (610 mm) × 3.5” (89 mm) 47.7” (1,210 mm) × 28.5” (724 mm) × 3.5” (89 mm) 
Mass (weight) main unit only approx. 55.2 lbs approx. 72.8 lbs
with speakers approx. 64.0 lbs
approx. 83.8 lbs
Note:
Design and specifi cations are subject to change without notice. Mass and dimensions shown \
are approximate. 
						

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Unit of Panasonic Corporation of 
North America 
Three Panasonic Way 2F-5 
Secaucus, NJ  07094Panasonic Professional Flat Panel DisplayLimited Warranty
Models or Parts Part
Warranty Labor
Warranty
Professional Flat 
Panel Display
LIMITS AND  EXCLUSIONS
There are no express warranties except as listed above.
THE WARRANTOR SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR 
INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES 
(INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITION, DAMAGE 
TO DISCS) RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS 
PRODUCT, OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF 
THE WARRANTY.  ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED 
WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES 
OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR 
PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED TO THE 
APPLICABLE WARRANTY PERIOD SET FORTH 
ABOVE.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation  of incidental or consequential damages, or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above exclusions or limitations may nor apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may 
other rights, which vary from state to state.
If you have a problem with this product that is not  handled to your satisfaction, then write the Consumer  Affairs Department at the Company address indicated 
above.
Panasonic System Communications Company of 
North America (referred to as “the Warrantor”) will 
repair this product and all included accessories with 
new or refurbished parts, free of charge in the USA or 
Puerto Rico, of the original purchase in the event of a 
defect in materials or workmanship as follows:
In the USA and Puerto Rico 
FOR SERVICE 
CALL TOLL FREE  1-800-973-4390
2 Years 2 Years
Panasonic System Communications Company of North America
On-site or carry-in service in the  USA and Puerto Rico 
may be obtained during the warranty period by contacting Panasonic System Communications Company of North 
America Service toll free at 
1-800-973-4390.
This warranty is extended only to the original purchaser 
and is non transferable. A purchase receipt or other 
proof of date of original purchase will be required before 
warranty service is rendered.
This warranty only covers failures due to defects in 
materials or workmanship, which occur during normal 
use. The warranty does not cover damage which occur 
in shipment, or failures which are caused by products 
not supplied by the warrantor, or failures which result 
from improper installation, set-up adjustments, improper  antenna, inadequate signal pickup, maladjustment of 
consumer controls, improper operation, power line surge, 
improper voltage supply, lighting damage, or service by 
anyone other than an authorized repair facility, or 
damage that is attributable to acts of God.
(for the U.S.A and Puerto Rico) 
						

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Panasonic Canada Inc.
5770 Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario L4W 2T3
LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT
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
103 inch Plasma displays Hard Drive Disk Unit Parts
30 days — Replacement only 
(content not covered)
(Content not covered)
1 year or 2,000 hrs. (prorated) Whichever comes first
1 year or 1,000 hrs. 
Whichever comes first
90 days
2 years
2 years
3 years or 17,000 hrs. 
Whichever comes first
3 years or 2,500 hrs. 
Whichever comes first
3 years or 1,500 hrs. 
Whichever comes first
50% of the rated lamp life or 1 year. 
Whichever comes first
3 years (burn-in not covered)
1 year plus balance (if any) of
the original Manufacturer’s
Limited Warranty. 
(Content not covered) Labour
N/A
N/A
1 year or 2,000 hrs. 
Whichever comes first
1 year or 1,000 hrs. 
Whichever comes first
90 days
2 years
2 years
3 years or 17,000 hrs. 
Whichever comes first
3 years or 2,500 hrs. 
Whichever comes first.
3 years or 1,500 hrs. 
Whichever comes first
50% of the rated lamp life or 1 year. 
Whichever comes first.
3 years 
1 year
WARRANTY COVERAGE PERIOD EXCEPTIONS
Panasonic Canada Inc. (also known as PCI) warrants this product to be \
free of 
defects in material and workmanship under normal use during the applicab\
le 
warranty coverage period described below. PCI agrees to repair, or at it\
s option, 
exchange, any part that becomes defective. However, the product must be \
purchased and serviced in Canada. The product or part that shows evidenc\
e of 
defect must be delivered prepaid or carried in to an authorized Panasoni\
c Broadcast 
Service Center. This warranty does not cover shipping costs. 
The warranty coverage period is one year for both parts and labour begin\
ning with 
the date of original end user purchase, subject to the exceptions as sta\
ted below. 
Repaired or replacement parts supplied during the warranty coverage peri\
od carry 
the unexpired portion of the original warranty coverage period. Proof of\
 product 
purchase is a condition of warranty service. The owner must produce the \
product 
purchase receipt or other satisfactory evidence of date of original purc\
hase.
 
This warranty does not apply to external appearance items, such as handl\
es, knobs, 
safety windows, etc. This warranty does not apply to any part, or parts,\
 of the 
product, installed, altered, repaired or misused in any way that, in the\
 opinion of PCI, 
affects the reliability of or detracts from the performance of the produ\
ct. 
For products requiring routine preventive maintenance, that maintenance \
must be 
performed in order to maintain warranty coverage. 
Serial numbers that have been altered, defaced or removed void this warr\
anty. This 
warranty does not cover replacements or repairs necessitated by loss or \
damage 
resulting from any cause beyond the control of PCI. 
Marking or retained images (sometimes called “burn-in”) resultin\
g from the display of 
fixed images on video display products are not defects and are not cover\
ed under 
this warranty.
In certain instances, some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or l\
imitation of 
incidental or consequential damages, or the exclusion of implied warrant\
ies, so the 
above limitations and exclusions may not be applicable.
Warranty Service
If the product needs to be shipped for service, carefully pack (prefera\
bly in the 
original carton) and enclose a letter, detailing the complaint. Send pr\
epaid and 
adequately insured to the local authorized Panasonic Service Centre in y\
our 
area or to Panasonic Technical Support and Product Services Department, \
5770 
Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario, L4W 2T3. Shipping to the latter loca\
tion 
requires a return authorization before shipment. No liability is assumed\
 for loss 
or damage to the product while in transit.
THIS EXPRESS, LIMITED WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER 
WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED 
WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR 
PURPOSE. IN NO EVENT WILL PANASONIC CANADA INC. BE LIABLE FOR 
ANY SPECIAL, INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.
 Dust, smoke, rental/staging environment and twenty-four/seven operation,\
 
dramatically decreases the interval between performances of routine prev\
entive 
maintenance required to maintain this warranty coverage.
All Plasma displays 2 years (burn-in not covered) 2 years 
(for Canada) 
						

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