Panasonic Th 42pf11rk Operating Instructions

							P R /C R /R P B /C B /B Y/G AUDIO R L 
COMPONENT/RGB IN
SLOT3
AUDIO 
OUT  Y  ,  P 
B ,    P R , 
OUT P
R
P B 
Y 
L 
R 
COMPONEN T VIDEO OUT 
PC    SLOT1SLOT2SLOT3
PR/CR/R PB/CB/BY/GAUDIORLCOMPONENT/RGB IN
HDMI 
AV OUTHDMI 
AV OUT
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COMPONENT / RGB connection
Notes:
•  Change the “Component/RGB-in select” setting in the “Setup” menu to “Component” 
  (when Component signal connection) or “RGB” (when RGB signal connection). (see page 37)
•  Additional equipment, cables and adapter plugs shown are not supplied with this set.
•  Sync on G signal is needed. (see page 41)RCA-BNC
adapter plug
Computer
RGB Camcorder
or DVD Example of input signal source
Digital TV-SET-TOP-BOX 
(DTV-STB) 
Connections
HDMI connection
This unit has terminal boards equivalent to Dual HDMI Terminal Board (TY-FB10HMD) and BNC Component Video 
Terminal Board (TY-42TM6A) as standard equipment.
HDMI cables
DVD player DVD player [Pin assignments and signal names]
1931
4218
Note:
Additional equipment and HDMI cables shown are not supplied with this set.
Pin No.SignalPin No.Signal
1T.M.D.S Data2+11T.M.D.S Clock 
Shield
2T.M.D.S Data2 
Shield12T.M.D.S Clock-
3T.M.D.S Data2-13CEC
4T.M.D.S Data1+14Reserved
(N.C. on device)
5T.M.D.S Data1 
Shield
6T.M.D.S Data1-15SCL
7T.M.D.S Data0+16SDA
8T.M.D.S Data0 
Shield17DDC/CEC
Ground
9T.M.D.S Data0-18+5V Power
10T.M.D.S Clock+19Hot Plug Detect
 
						

							INPUT MENU  ENTER/ +/  VOL -/ 
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Power Indicator
Remote Control 
Sensor
Power On / Off
Connecting the AC cord plug to the Plasma Display.
Fix the AC cord plug securely to the Plasma Display 
with the clamper. (see page 8) 
Connecting the plug to the Wall Outlet
Notes:
•  Main plug types vary between countries. The power 
plug shown at right may, therefore, not be the type 
fi tted to your set.
• 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
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 turns 
orange in the power off state.
 
						

							PC
16:9
Italiano 
 
Español 
 
ENGLISH (US) 
Русский English (UK) 
Deutsch 
Français 
 
OSD Language
PRESENT  TIME Setup 
PRESENT  TIME    MON  99:99
Set 
PRESENT  TIME99:99
DAYMON
PRESENT  TIME Setup 
PRESENT  TIME    MON  99:99
Set 
PRESENT  TIME10:00
DAYTUE
Landscape
Portrait
Display orientation
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From the second time on, the below screen is displayed for a while (setting condition is an example).
Power On / Off
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
PRESENT TIME Setup
Display orientation
1 Select the language.
2 Set.
1 Select “DAY” or “PRESENT TIME”.
2 Setup “DAY” or “PRESENT TIME”.
1 For vertical installation, select “Portrait”.
2 Set.
Notes:
•  Once the items are set, the screens won't be displayed when switching on the unit next time.
•  After the setting, the items can be changed in the following menus.
  OSD Language (see page 14)
  PRESENT TIME Setup (see page 27)
  Display orientation (see page 31)
1 Select  “Set”.
2 Set.
 
						

							INPUT MENU  ENTER/ + /  VOL - / 
INPUT MENU  ENTER/ + /  VOL - / 
1/2 
Signal 
PC
Off
Standby saveOff
Power managementOff
Auto power offOff
OSD LanguageEnglish (
UK) Component/RGB-in select
RGB
Input label
Power save
Setup 
Screensaver
14
.......(Japanese) 
.......(Russian) 
Русский  .......(Chinese)  Italiano  Français  Deutsch  English(UK) 
Español 
ENGLISH(US) 
 Selectable languages Notes:
•  Selecting is also possible by pressing the INPUT button on the unit.
•  Input terminal will not be selected if the terminal board is not installed into the SLOT.
•  Select to match the signals from the source connected to the component/RGB input terminals. (see page 37)
•  In two-screen display, the same input mode cannot be selected for the main picture and sub picture.
•  Image retention (image lag) may occur on the plasma display panel when a still picture is kept on the panel for an 
extended period. The function that darkens the screen slightly is activated to prevent image retention (see page 47), 
but this function is not the perfect solution to image retention. Select the input signals to be connected by installing the optional Terminal Boards.
Press the INPUT “1”, “2”, “3” or “PC” input mode selection 
button to select the INPUT mode.
Press
 to switch the input mode between INPUT2A and 
INPUT2B.
Initial selections
Selecting the On-Screen Menu Language
Press to display the Setup menu.
Press to select the OSD Language.
Press to select your preferred 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:
INPUT1
INPUT2APC INPUT3INPUT2B
SLOT2 is for dual input so that you can select INPUT2A or 
INPUT2B for INPUT2.
INPUT2A :  HDMI signal terminal in SLOT2
INPUT2B : HDMI signal terminal in SLOT2
 
						

							INPUT MENU ENTER/+/ VOL-/
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Basic Controls
Main Unit
MENU Screen ON / OFF
Each time the MENU button is pressed, the menu 
screen will switch. (see page 21)
Normal Viewing Picture
Sound Pos. /Size Setup
INPUT button
(INPUT1, INPUT2, INPUT3 and PC selection)
(see page 14)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 21)
Enter / Aspect button 
(see page 17, 21)
Remote control sensor
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
• Power-ON ...... Green
• DPMS ............. Orange (With PC input signal and during 
operation of PC’s screensaver.)
 
						

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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 12).
Press ON to turn the Plasma Display On, from Standby mode. 
Press OFF to turn the Plasma Display Off to Standby mode.
SET UP button (see page 21)
SOUND button (see page 26)
DIRECT INPUT buttons
Press the INPUT “1”, “2”, “3” or “PC” 
input mode selection button to select 
the INPUT mode. (see page 14)
This button is used to switch directly 
to INPUT mode.
Volume Adjustment
Press the Volume Up “+” or Down 
“–” button to increase or decrease 
the sound volume level.
Channel Adjustment 
This button cannot be used for this 
model.
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 60
090
When three minutes remain, “OFF 
TIMER 3” will fl ash.
The off timer is cancelled if a power 
interruption occurs.
Remote ID lock (see page 33)
Digital Zoom (see page 20)
MULTI Window buttons
(see page 18)
Status button
Press the “Status” button to display 
the current system status.
1 Input label
2 Aspect mode (see page 17)
3 Off timer
The off timer indicator is displayed only 
when the off timer has been set.
4 Clock display (see page 44) R button (see page 21) 
Press the R button to return to previous menu screen.
POSITION buttons
ACTION button
Press to make selections.
POS. /SIZE button 
(see page 22)
PICTURE button
(see page 24)
INPUT button 
Press to select INPUT1, INPUT2, 
INPUT3 and PC input SLOTS 
sequentially. (see page 14)
When a dual input terminal 
board is attached, A or B is 
displayed depending on the 
selected input signal. 
(Ex. INPUT1A, INPUT1B)
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.
Numeric buttons
(see page 33)
ASPECT button
Press to adjust the aspect. 
(see page 17) N button
(see page 23, 24, 25, 26)
Remote Control Transmitter
SURROUND button
The surround setting switches on and off each time the 
SURROUND button is pressed.
The benefi ts of surround sound are enormous. You can 
be completely enveloped in sound; just as if you were 
at a concert hall or cinema.
Note:
The surround settings are memorized separately for 
each Sound Mode (Normal, Dynamic, Clear).
On Surround
On  Off
Basic Controls
Off  timer 90
1
2
3 4PC4:3
10:00
 
						

							Zoom1 Zoom2
Just
Panasonic Auto
Zoom3
16:9 4:3
14:9
INPUT MENU ENTER/+/ VOL-/
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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. It is prohibited to show or 
alter the copyrighted materials of other people for commercial purposes without the prior permission of the copyright holder.
For HD signal input[1125 (1080) / 60i • 50i • 60p • 50p • 24p • 25p • 30p • 24sF, 1250 (1080) / 50i, 750 (720) / 60p • 50p]:
4:3 Full Zoom1
14:9 JustZoom2
Zoom3 4:3
16:9
[During MULTI PIP Operations]
•
Picture and Picture, Picture in Picture :  4:3 16:9
• Others                   :  Aspect switching is not possible. [from the unit]Press repeatedly to move through the aspect options:
For details about the aspect mode, please see “List of Aspect Modes” (page 48).
Note:
When selecting an input slot that attaches BNC Dual Video Terminal 
Board (TY-FB9BD), Panasonic Auto cannot be selected.
The aspect mode changes each time the ENTER button is pressed.
4:3 Zoom 16:9 For PC signal input:
For SD signal input (525 (480) / 60i • 60p, 625 (575) / 50i • 50p):
4:3 Zoom1 16:9 Zoom2 Zoom3 14:9 Just
Notes:
•  Panasonic Auto can be selected only during Video signal input.
•  The aspect mode is memorized separately for each input terminal.
•  Do not allow the picture to be displayed in 4:3 mode for an extended period, as this can cause a permanent image 
retention to remain on the Plasma Display Panel.
Panasonic Auto
The display will automatically become enlarged (depending on the picture source), allowing you to view the picture at its maximum size.
Panasonic Auto416
39Notes:
•  Panasonic Auto mode is designed to automatically adjust the 
aspect ratio to handle a mix of 16:9 and 4:3 program material. 
Certain 4:3 program material, such as stock market data screens, 
may occasionally cause the image size to change unexpectedly. 
When viewing such programs, it is recommended that the 
ASPECT be set to 4:3.
• If adjusting the Picture V-Pos/V-Size in Panasonic Auto with 
16:9 mode, the adjustment is not memorized. When exiting the 
mode, the screen will return to a former adjustment.
For letter box image Image is expanded
4
3Changes in accordance with 
the Panasonic Auto mode 
setting (see page 39).
For a 4:3 image
4:3 Zoom1 16:9 Just Zoom2 Zoom3 Panasonic Auto 14:9 All Aspect mode
Set “All Aspect” to “On” in Options menu to enable the extended aspect mode (page 44). When All Aspect mode, the aspect 
mode of pictures is switched as follows. For details about the aspect mode, please see “List of Aspect Modes” (page 48)
For VIDEO (S VIDEO) signal input:
Note:When selecting an input slot that attaches BNC Dual Video Terminal Board (TY-FB9BD), Panasonic Auto cannot 
be selected.
4:3 Zoom 16:9 For PC signal input:
For HD signal input [1125 (1080) / 60i • 50i • 60p • 50p • 24p • 25p • 30p • 24sF, 1250 (1080) / 50i, 750 (720) / 60p • 50p]:
For SD signal input (525 (480) / 60i • 60p, 625 (575) / 50i • 50p):
4:3 Zoom1 16:9 Just Zoom2 Zoom3 14:9
4:3 Full Zoom1 16:9 Just1 Zoom2 Zoom3 14:9 Just2 4:3 (1) 4:3 (2)For VIDEO (S VIDEO) signal input:
 
						

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MULTI PIP
You can display two pictures, such as a video image and computer image, in a two-screen display. (Use the remote 
control for this operation. It cannot be performed with the buttons on the main unit.)
MULTI PIP Setup
Set the functions and mode for two-screen display in “MULTI PIP Setup” in the Setup menu.
(see page 34)
Selecting the Display Mode
 Each time this button is pressed, the screen changes.
Note:
The screen changes in the same way when “Display Mode” in “MULTI PIP Setup” is changed. (see page 34)
During PIP:                                       During Advanced PIP:
One screenAdvanced PIP
Main screen
Sub screen
1 –
82
73
64
5
One screen Two screens (P and P)
Sub screen 
input mode Main screen 
input mode
Two screens (P out P) Two screens (P in P)
Main screen Sub screen
INPUT1
PCPCINPUT1
INPUT1PC
Note:
 and  button operations are not available during 
advanced PIP.
During Blend PIP (Composite Screen Function):
A composite picture is displayed with the sub screen positioned over the main screen. For example, text data such as 
a computer image can be displayed as a caption over a movie or still image.
One screen Full P in P
 
						

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MULTI PIP
Transparent Function and Insertion Function:
Two functions are available for blend PIP: the transparent function and the insertion function. Set these functions with 
“Transparency” or “Insert” in “MULTI PIP Setup”. (see page 34)
Transparent Function:
Data such as text are displayed transparently 
on the background image.Insertion Function:
The sub screen image is divided into transparent and non-transparent areas, and only 
the non-transparent areas are inserted and displayed on the background image.
Note:
Be aware that if you put the display in a public place for commercial purposes or a public showing and then use the blend PIP 
function to make a composite screen display, you may be violating the copyright under copyright law. It is prohibited to show or
alter the copyrighted materials of other people for commercial purposes without the prior permission of the copyright holder.
Swapping Screens Selecting the Target Screen for Operations
Each time this button is pressed, the main screen 
and sub screen are swapped.Each time this button is pressed, the target 
screen for operations changes.
Two screens
(P and P)
Main
screenSub
screen
Two screens
(P out P)Two screens
(P in P)
PCINPUT1PCINPUT1
Main screen Sub screen
Main screen input mode Sub screen input mode
Operations on the 
main screenOperations on the 
sub screen
Notes:
• When operations are performed for the sub screen, the 
sub screen audio is played.
• If no operations are performed, the operation target 
returns to the main screen after about 5 seconds*. You 
can also return to main screen operations by operating 
the remote control buttons (except for 
).
 *  It takes more than 5 seconds if a slot mounted with a Dual 
HDMI Terminal Board (TY-FB10HMD) is selected.
Selecting the Sub Screen Position (During P in P Display)
 Each time this button is pressed, the sub screen position changes.
Note:
Some sub screen positions may hide the display 
of the menu screen.
Notes:
•
Do not use the two-screen display for a long time. It will cause a permanent image retention to remain on the screen.
•  If “INPUT lock” in Options menu is set to other than “Off”, MULTI PIP function isn’t available.
•  Sound output is from the picture which is selected in Audio OUT (PIP) (see page 26).
•  In two-screen display, the same input mode cannot be selected for the main picture and sub picture.
•  The main picture and sub picture are processed by different circuits, resulting in a slight difference in the clarity of 
the pictures. There may also be a difference in the picture quality of the sub picture depending on the type of signals 
displayed on the main picture and depending on the two-screen display mode.
•  Due to the small dimensions of the sub pictures, these sub pictures cannot be shown in detail.
•
Computer screen picture is displayed in a simplifi ed format, and it may not be possible to discern details on them satisfactorily.
•  Following combinations of two analog signals cannot be displayed simultaneously;
  Component - Component, Component - PC (RGB), PC (RGB) - Component, PC (RGB) - PC (RGB)
•
2k1k signals that are received with the Dual Link HD-SDI Terminal Board (TY-FB11DHD) cannot be displayed in two-screen display.
 
						

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1
Exit
2 
Exit
2 
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Digital Zoom
1
3 2
4
This displays an enlargement of the designated part of the displayed image. 
Display the operation guide.
Press to access Digital Zoom.
The operation guide will be displayed.
Select the area of the image to be enlarged.
Press on the enlargement location to select.
Select the magnifi cation required for the enlarged display.
Each time this is pressed, the magnifi cation factor changes. 
This is shown in the image being displayed.
Return to normal display (quit Digital Zoom).
Press to exit from the Digital Zoom.The cursor will move.
Notes:
•  When power goes OFF (including “Off Timer” operation), Digital Zoom terminates.
•  The Digital Zoom function cannot be selected while in the following operation state:
  “Multi-viewer” (Picture in Picture, Picture out Picture, Picture and Picture) operation. (see page 18)
  When MULTI DISPLAY Setup is On (see page 32).
  When Portrait Setup is On (see page 35).
  When Screensaver (except for Negative image) is running (see page 28)
•  While Digital Zoom is in operation, “Adjusting Pos. / Size” cannot be used.During Digital Zoom, only the following buttons can be operated.
[Remote control]
[Unit]
VOL button
VOL button
MUTE button
SURROUND button
OFF TIMER button  POSITION / ACTION
button