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
English
Español
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e instructions completely.
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Contents
Important Safety Instructions  ··················\
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FCC STATEMENT  ··················\
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Safety Precautions  ··················\
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Maintenance  ··················\
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Accessories  ··················\
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Connections  ··················\
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Power ON / OFF  ··················\
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Basic Controls  ··················\
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On-Screen Menu Displays  ··················\
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Specifications  ··················\
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Panasonic Professional Flat Panel Display Limited Warranty  ··  22
LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT  ··················\
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Customer Service  ··················\
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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 ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
WARNING  : To prevent damage which may result in  fi re or shock hazard, do not expose this apparatus to rain 
or mois ture.
    Do not place containers with water ( fl ower vase, cups, cosmetics, etc.) above the set. 
    (including on shelves above, etc.)
WARNING :  1)  To prevent electric shock, do not remove cover. No user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to  qualifi ed service personnel.
    2)  Do not remove the grounding pin on the power plug. This apparatus is equipped with a three pin  grounding-type power plug. This plug will only  fi t a grounding-type power outlet. This is a safety fea  ture. 
If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact an electri\
cian.
      Do not defeat the purpose of the grounding plug. 
						

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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 purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug\
. A polarized plug has two blades with one  wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the 
third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not  fi t into your outlet, consult an electrician for 
replacement of the obsolete outlet.
  10) Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at p\
lugs, convenience receptacles, and the  point where they exit from the apparatus.
11)  Only use attachments / accessories speci fi ed by the manufacturer.
12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table speci fi ed by the manufacturer, or sold with 
the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart / a\
pparatus combination 
to avoid injury from tip-over.
13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long pe\
riods of time.
14) Refer all servicing to quali fi ed service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been \
damaged 
in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled \
or objects have fallen into the 
apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not \
operate normally, or has been dropped.
15) To prevent electric shock, ensure the grounding pin on the AC cord power plug is securely connected. 
						

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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 interference will not occur in a particular i\
nstallation. If this equipment does cause harmful 
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined b\
y turning the equipment off and on, the user 
is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the f\
ollowing measures:• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced technician for help.
This device complies with Part15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject \
to the following two conditions:(1) This 
device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must ac\
cept any interference received, including 
interference that may cause undesired operation.
FCC CAUTION: 
To assure continued compliance, follow the attached installation instruct\
ions and use only shielded interface 
cables when connecting to computer or peripheral devices. Any changes or modi fi cations not expressly 
approved by Panasonic Corp. of North America could void the users authority to operate this device.
FCC Declaration of Conformity
Model No. TH-42PH12U, TH-50PH12U, TH-42PH12L, TH-50PH12L
  Responsible Party:  Panasonic Corporation of North America
      One Panasonic Way 1F-10, Secaucus, NJ 07094
Contact Source:  Panasonic Professional Display Company
      Panasonic Plasma Concierge 1-800-973-4390
CANADIAN NOTICE:
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Note:
Do not allow a still picture to be displayed for an extended period, as \
this can cause a permanent image retention to 
remain on the Plasma Display.
Examples of still pictures include logos, video games, computer images, \
teletext and images displayed in 4:3 mode.
Trademark Credits
• VGA is a trademark of International Business Machines Corporation.
• Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple Computer, USA.
• SVGA, XGA, SXGA and UXGA are registered trademarks of the Video Electronics Standard Association.
  Even if no special notation has been made of company or product trademar\
ks, these trademarks have been fully  respected.
• HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-De fi nition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of H\
DMI 
Licensing LLC.
FCC STATEMENT 
						

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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 temperature of exhaust air being released through the 
ventilation holes. Burns or personal injuries can happen if any 
body parts are brought too close. Placing any object near the 
top of the display could also result in heat damages to the object 
as well as to the Display if its ventilation holes are blocked.
Be sure to disconnect all cables before moving the Plasma Display.• Moving the Display with its cables attached might damage 
the cables which, in turn, can cause  fi re or electric shock.
Disconnect the power plug from the wall outlet as a 
safety precaution before carrying out any cleaning.
•  Electric shocks can result if this is not done. Clean the power cable regularly to prevent it from 
becoming dusty.
•  Built-up dust on the power cord plug can increase humidity which might damage the insulation and cause  fi re. Unplug 
the cord from the wall outlet and clean it with a dry cloth.
This Plasma Display radiates infrared rays, therefore it 
may affect other infrared communication equipment.
Install your infrared sensor in a place away from direct 
or refl  ected light from your Plasma Display.
Note:
Do not allow a still picture to be displayed for an extended 
period, as this can cause a permanent image retention to 
remain on the Plasma Display.Examples of still pictures include logos, video games, computer 
images, teletext and images displayed in 4:3 mode.
• Speakers .................................................. TY -SP42P8W-K (for TH-42PH12U/L), TY-SP50P8W-K (for TH-50PH12U/L)
• Pedestal ................................................... TY-ST08-K
• Mobile  stand ............................................. TY-ST58PF10
• Wall-hanging bracket (vertical) ................. TY-WK42PV7
• Wall-hanging bracket (angled) ................. TY-WK42PR7
• Wall-hanging bracket (drawer type) ......... TY-WK42DR1
• Ceiling-hanging  bracket  ........................... TY-CE42PS7
• BNC Component Video Terminal Board ... TY-42TM6A
• BNC Composite Video Terminal Board .... TY-42TM6B
• BNC Dual Video Terminal Board .............. TY-FB9BD
• RCA Component Video Terminal Board ... TY-42TM6Z
• RCA Composite Video Terminal Board .... TY-42TM6V
• RGB (Digital) Terminal Board ................... TY-42TM6D
• RGB Active Through Terminal Board ....... TY-42TM6G
• PC Input Terminal Board .......................... TY-42TM6P
• 
Composite / Component Video Terminal Board .. TY-42TM6Y
• BNC SDI Terminal Board ......................... TY-FB7SD
• HD-SDI Terminal Board  ........................... TY-FB9HD
• HD-SDI Terminal Board with audio .......... TY-FB10HD
• HDMI  Terminal  Board ............................... TY-FB8HM
• Dual HDMI Terminal Board ...................... TY-FB10HMD
• DVI-D  Terminal  Board .............................. TY-FB11DD
• Touch Panel ............................................. TY-TP42P10S (for TH-42PH12U/L), TY-TP50P10S (for TH-50PH12U/L)
• Ir Through Terminal Board ....................... TY-FB9RT
• Wireless Presentation Board ................... TY-FB10WPU (For United States of America and Canada)
• AV  Terminal  Box ....................................... TY-TB10AV
• Anti Glare Filter ........................................ TY-AR42P12W (for TH-42PH12U/L), TY-AR50P12W (for TH-50PH12U/L)
• Mate I/F Board ......................................... TY-FB11HB (for TH-42PH12U, TH-50PH12U)
• U/V Tuner Board with MATE I/F ............... TY-FB9TU   (Except for Canada and United States of America, only Central 
and South America)
Always be sure to ask a quali fi ed technician to carry out set-up.
Small parts can present choking hazard if accidentally swallowed. Keep s\
mall parts away from young children. Discard 
unneeded small parts and other objects, including packaging materials an\
d plastic bags/sheets to prevent them from being 
played with by young children, creating the potential risk of suffocation. 
						

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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 with fi  ngernails or other hard objects, otherwise the surface may become 
damaged. Furthermore, avoid contact with volatile substances such as ins\
ect sprays, solvents and thinner, otherwise 
the quality of the surface may be adversely affected.
If the cabinet becomes dirty, wipe it with a soft, dry cloth. •  If the cabinet is particularly dirty, soak the cloth in water to which a small amount of neutral detergent h\
as been added and then wring the cloth dry. Use this cloth to wipe the cabinet, and then wipe it dry with a dry cl\
oth.
• Do not allow any detergent to come into direct contact with the surface \
of the Plasma Display. If water droplets get  inside the unit, operating problems may result.
•  Avoid contact with volatile substances such as insect sprays, solvents an\
d thinner, otherwise the quality of the cabinet  surface may be adversely affected or the coating may peel off. Furthermore, do not leave it for long periods in contact 
with articles made from rubber or PVC.
Maintenance
 Setup
Do not place the Plasma Display on sloped or unstable 
surfaces. •  The Plasma Display may fall off or tip over.
Do not place any objects on top of the Plasma Display. • 
If water spills onto the Plasma Display or foreign objects get 
inside it, a short-circuit may occur which could result in  fi re or 
electric shock. If any foreign objects get inside the Plasma 
Display, please consult an Authorized Service Center.
Do not cover the ventilation holes. • Doing so may cause the Plasma Display to overheat, which can cause  fi re or damage to the Plasma Display.
Transport only in upright position! •  Transporting the unit with its display panel facing upright or downward may cause damage to the internal circuitry.
If using the pedestal (optional accessory), leave a space 
of 3 
15/16” (10 cm) or more at the top, left and right, and 
2 3/4” (7 cm) or more at the rear, and also keep the space 
between the bottom of the display and the  fl oor surface. 
If using some other setting-up method, follow the manual 
of it.  (If there is no speci fi c indication of installation 
dimension in the installation manual, leave a space of 
3 
15/16” (10 cm) or more at the top, bottom, left and right, 
and 2 3/4” (7 cm) or more at the rear.)
An apparatus with CLASS I construction shall be 
connected to a mains socket outlet with a protective 
earthing connection.
 AC Power Supply Cord
The Plasma Display is designed to operate on 110 - 127 
V AC, 50/60 Hz.
Do not use any power supply cord other than that 
provided with this unit. •  Doing so may cause  fi re or electric shocks.
Securely insert the power cord plug as far as it will go.• If the plug is not fully inserted, heat may be generated 
which could cause  fi re. If the plug is damaged or the 
wall socket plate is loose, they should not be used.
Do not handle the power cord plug with wet hands. •  Doing so may cause electric shocks.
Do not do anything that might damage the power cable. 
When disconnecting the power cable, hold the plug, 
not the cable. •  Do not make any modifi  cations, place heavy objects on, 
place near hot objects, heat, bend, twist or forcefully 
pull the power cable. Doing so may cause damage to 
the power cable which can cause  fi re or electric shock. 
If damage to the cable is suspected, have it repaired at 
an Authorized Service Center.
If the Plasma Display will not be used for a long period 
of time, unplug the power cord from the wall outlet.
 If problems occur during use
If a problem occurs (such as no picture or no sound), 
or if smoke or an abnormal odor is detected from the 
Plasma Display, unplug the power cord immediately. • Continuous use of the Display under these conditions might cause  fi re or permanent damage to the unit. 
Have the Display evaluated at an Authorized Service 
Center. Services to the Display by any unauthorized 
personnel are strongly discouraged due to its high 
voltage dangerous nature.
If water or foreign objects get inside the Plasma Display, 
if the Plasma Display is dropped, or if the cabinet 
becomes damaged, disconnect the power cord plug 
immediately. • A short may occur, which could cause  fi re. Contact an 
Authorized Service Center for any repairs that need to be 
made. 
						

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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 not mix battery types (example: “Zinc Carbon” with “Alkalin\
e”).
4. Do not attempt to charge, short-circuit, disassemble, heat or burn used \
batteries.
5. Battery replacement is necessary when the remote control acts sporadical\
ly or stops operating the Plasma Display.
6. Do not burn or breakup batteries.
    Batteries must not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine,  fi re or the like. 3. Replace the cover.
Accessories Supplied
Check that you have the Accessories and items shown
Operating
Instruction bookRemote Control Transmitter
N2QAYB000432Batteries for the 
Remote Control 
Transmitter
(AA Size × 2)
AC cordFixing band × 1
Remote Control Batteries
“AA” size
Helpful Hint:
For frequent remote control users, replace old batteries with Alkaline batteries for longer life.
1.  
Pull and hold the hook, then 
open the battery cover. CD-ROM
(Operating 
instructions) 
						

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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
8
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  xing band is supplied with this unit. In case of securing cables at two \
positions, please purchase it separately.
Speaker 
terminal (R) Speaker 
terminal (L)
For TH-42PH12U, TH-50PH12U
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)
Pass the attached cable 
fi
  xing band through the clip 
as shown in the  fi gure.To secure cables connected to Terminals, wrap the cable  fi xing band around them then 
pass the pointed end through the locking block, as shown in the  fi gure.
While ensuring there is suf fi cient slack in cables to minimize stress (especially 
in the power cord),  fi rmly bind all cables with the supplied  fi xing band.
From SERIAL 
Terminal on 
Computer
(see page 11)From EXTERNAL 
monitor terminal 
on Computer 
(see page 10)
AC cord connection (see page 14)
Dual HDMI Terminals 
(equivalent of Dual HDMI 
Terminal Board (TY-
FB10HMD)) (see page 12)
To tighten: To loosen:
Pull Pull
Push the catch
Note: At factory shipment, Terminal boards are installed in SLOT 2 and SLOT 3.  – AC cord 
fi xing
Optional Terminal 
Board Insert Slot 
(covered)COMPONENT/RGB IN and Audio 
IN Terminals (equivalent of BNC 
Component Video Terminal Board 
(TY-42TM6A)) (see page 13)
Unplug the AC cord
Unplug the AC cord 
pressing the two 
knobs.
Note: 
When disconnecting the AC cord, be 
absolutely sure to disconnect the AC 
cord plug at the socket outlet fi  rst. 
						

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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
9
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 
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  xing band is supplied with this unit. In case of securing cables at two \
positions, please purchase it separately.
Speaker 
terminal (R) Speaker 
terminal (L)
Speakers (Optional accessories)
Pass the attached cable 
fi
  xing band through the clip 
as shown in the  fi gure.To secure cables connected to Terminals, wrap the cable  fi xing band around them then 
pass the pointed end through the locking block, as shown in the  fi gure.
While ensuring there is suf fi cient slack in cables to minimize stress (especially 
in the power cord),  fi rmly bind all cables with the supplied  fi xing band.
From SERIAL 
Terminal on 
Computer
(see page 11)From EXTERNAL 
monitor terminal 
on Computer 
(see page 10)
AC cord connection (see page 14)
Dual Video Terminals 
(equivalent of BNC 
Dual Video Terminal 
Board (TY-FB9BD)) 
(see page 12)
To tighten: To loosen:
Pull Pull
Push the catch
Note: At factory shipment, Terminal boards are installed in SLOT 2 and SLOT 3.  – AC cord 
fi xing
Optional Terminal 
Board Insert Slot 
(covered)COMPONENT/RGB IN and 
Audio IN Terminals (equivalent 
of BNC Component Video 
Terminal Board (TY-42TM6A)) 
(see page 13)
Unplug the AC cord
Unplug the AC cord 
pressing the two 
knobs.
Note: 
When disconnecting the AC cord, be 
absolutely sure to disconnect the AC 
cord plug at the socket outlet fi  rst. 
						

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10
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 (TH-50PH12U/L) when the aspect 
mode is set to “FULL”. If the display resolution exceeds these max\
imums, it may not be possible to show  fi ne detail with 
suffi  cient clarity.
•  The PC input terminals are DDC2B-compatible. If the computer being conne\
cted is not DDC2B-compatible, you will need  to make setting changes to the computer at the time of connection.
•  Some PC models cannot be connected to the set.
•  There is no need to use an adapter for computers with DOS/V compatible M\
ini D-sub 15P terminal.
•  The computer shown in the illustration is for example purposes only.
•  Additional equipment and cables shown are not supplied with this set.
• Do not set the horizontal and vertical scanning frequencies for PC signa\
ls which are above or below the speci fi ed 
frequency range.
•  Component Input is possible with the pin 1, 2, 3 of the Mini D-sub 15P Connector.
•  Change the “COMPONENT/RGB-IN SELECT” setting in the “SET UP” menu to “COMPONENT” 
  (when COMPONENT signal connection) or “RGB” (when RGB signal connection).
Signal Names for Mini D-sub 15P Connector
Pin Layout for PC Input 
Terminal
COMPUTER
Conversion adapter 
(if necessary) Mini D-sub 15p
RGB
PC cable
Stereo plug
Audio
Connect a cable which matches
the audio output terminal on the computer.
1678
3
9
4510
15 14 13 12 112Pin No.Signal NamePin No.Signal NamePin No.Signal Name1R (PR/CR)6GND (Ground)11NC (not connected)
2G (Y)7GND (Ground)12SDA
3B (PB/CB)8GND (Ground)13HD/SYNC
4NC (not connected)9+5 V DC14VD
5GND (Ground)10GND (Ground)15SCL
Connections
(Male) (Female)