Panasonic HD Plasma Display Th 42ph12 Operating Instructions

TQB2AA0549
Operating Instructions
Manual de instrucciones
High Definition Plasma Display
Alta definición Pantalla de plasma 
Model No.
No. de ModeloTH-42PH12U
TH-50PH12U
TH-42PH12L
TH-50PH12L
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Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read thes\
e instructions completely.
Please keep this manual for future reference.
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WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover or back.
No user-serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualifi 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 
a triangle is intended to 
tell the user that important 
operating and servicing 
instructions are in the papers 
with the ap pli ance.
CAUTION
RISK OF...

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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 ma\
nufacturer’s instructions.
  8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including ampli fi ers) that produce heat.
  9) Do not defeat the safety...

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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 harmf\
ul interference in a 
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy an\
d, if not installed 
and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interfer\
ence to radio communications. However, 
there is no guarantee that...

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Safety Precautions
This Plasma Display is for use only with the following optional accessor\
ies. 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 Corpora\
tion.)
   CAUTION
 
 When using the Plasma Display
Do not bring your hands, face or objects close to the 
ventilation holes of the Plasma Display.
• 
Top of the Plasma Display is usually very hot due to the 
high...

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Safety Precautions / Maintenance
WARNING 
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, and then wipe it evenly wi\
th a dry cloth of the same type until the surface 
is dry.
•  Do not scratch or hit the surface of the panel...

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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 should be in an environment-friendly manner.
Observe the following precautions:
1. Batteries should always be replaced as a pair. Always use new batteries when replacing the old set.
2. Do not combine a used battery with a new one.
3. Do...

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SERIAL
PC    IN
AUDIO
SLOT1 SLOT3
PR/CR/R PB/CB/BY/GAUDIORLCOMPONENT/RGB INSLOT2
1
2
1
2
1
2
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Connections
– Cable fi  xing band
  Secure any excess cables with band as required.
Note:
Make sure that the AC cord 
is locked on both the left and 
right sides. Push until 
the hook 
clicks.
2. Pull off.
1. Keep the 
 knob 
 pressed.
Close
Open
1 Plug the AC cord into 
the display unit.
 Plug the AC cord until it clicks.
2 Fix the AC cord with  the clamper which is 
attached to the unit.
 Note: 
 One fi...

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SERIAL
PC    IN
AUDIO
SLOT1SLOT3
PR/CR/R PB/CB/BY/GAUDIORLCOMPONENT/RGB INSLOT2
VIDEOAUDIORLAUDIORLAV IN
BAS VIDEO
1
2
1
2
1
2
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For TH-42PH12L, TH-50PH12L
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.
Connections
– Cable fi  xing band
  Secure any excess cables with band as required.
Note:
Make sure that the AC cord 
is locked on both the left and 
right sides. Push until 
the hook...

AUDIO PC IN 
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PC Input Terminals connection
Notes:
•  Computer signals which can be input are those with a horizontal scanning\
 frequency of 15 to 110 kHz and vertical scanning frequency of 48 to 120 Hz. (However, the image will not be displayed properly if the signals exceed 1,200 l\
ines.)
•  The display resolution is a maximum of 768 × 768 dots (TH-42PH12U/L)\
, 1,024 × 768 dots (TH-50PH12U/L) when the  aspect mode is set to “4:3”, and 1,024 × 768 dots (TH-42PH12U/\
L), 1,366 × 768 dots...