Panasonic Th 42pf20 Operating Instructions

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Connections
Notes:
•  With regard to the typical PC input signals that are described in the ap\
plicable input signals list (see page 66), adjustment 
values such as for the standard picture positions and sizes have already\
 been stored in this unit. You can add up to eight 
PC input signal types that are not included in the list.
•  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...

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COMPUTER
RS-232C Straight cable
D-sub 9p(Male)
(Female)
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SERIAL Terminals connection
Notes:
•  Use the RS-232C straight cable to connect the computer to the Plasma Dis\
play.
•  The computer shown is for example purposes only.
•  Additional equipment and cables shown are not supplied with this set.
The SERIAL terminal conforms to the RS-232C interface 
speci fi cation, so that the Plasma Display can be controlled 
by a computer which is connected to this terminal.
The computer will...

INPUT MENU ENTER/+/
VOL-/
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Power On / Off
Connecting the AC cord plug to the Plasma Display.
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\...

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Set 
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Landscape
Portrait
Display orientation
Italiano   
Español 
 
ENGLISH (US) 
English (UK) 
Deutsch 
Français   
OSD Language
Set
Select
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From the second time on, the below screen is displayed for a while (set\
ting condition is an example).
Power On / Off
When  fi rst switching on the unit
Following screen will be displayed when the unit is...

INPUT MENU  ENTER/ + / 
VOL - / 

INPUT MENU ENTER/+/
VOL-/
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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 me\
nu. (see page 
58)
•  Select to match the signals from the source connected to the component/R\
GB input  terminals. (see page 47)
•  In 2 screen display, the same input mode cannot be selected for the main picture and  sub picture.
•  Image retention (image lag) may...

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INPUT MENU ENTER/+/
VOL-/
Basic Controls
Main Unit
MENU Screen ON / OFF
Each time the MENU button is pressed, the menu 
screen will switch. (see page 22)
Normal Viewing Picture
Sound Pos. /Size
Setup
INPUT button
(INPUT signal selection)
(see page 15) 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 22)
Enter / Aspect button 
(see page 18, 22)
Remote control sensor
Main Power On / Off...

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Basic Controls
Remote Control Transmitter
Standby (ON / OFF) button
The Plasma Display must first 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. 
(see page 18)
POS. /SIZE button 
(see page 24)
PICTURE button 
(see page 27)
Sound mute On / Off  
Press...

INPUT MENU  ENTER/ +/ 
VOL -/ 

4:3 Zoom116:9
Zoom2Zoom314:9Just
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ASPECT Controls
The Plasma Display will allow you to enjoy viewing the picture at its ma\
ximum size, including wide screen cinema 
format picture.
For HD signal input [1125 (1080) / 60i • 50i • 60p • 50p • 24p • 25p • 30p\
 • 24sF, 1250 (1080) / 50i, 
750 (720) / 60p • 50p]:
4:3 Full Zoom114:9
Just
Zoom2
Zoom3
4:3
16:9
[During MULTI PIP Operations]
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Picture and Picture, Picture in Picture :  
4:3 16:9
• Others                   :...

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MULTI PIP
You can display two pictures, such as a video image and computer image, i\
n a two-screen display. (Use the remote 
control for this operation. It cannot be performed with the buttons on t\
he main unit.)
MULTI PIP Setup
Set the functions and mode for two-screen display in “MULTI PIP Setup” in the Setup menu.
(see page 44)
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...

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MULTI PIP
Transparent Function and Insertion Function:
Two functions are available for blend PIP: the transparent function and t\
he insertion function. Set these functions with 
“Transparency” or “Insert” in “MULTI PIP Setup”. (see page 44)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...