Panasonic Th 42pf20 Operating Instructions

							
11
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 image will not be displayed properly if the signals exceed 1,200 l\
ines.)
•  The display resolution is a maximum of 1,440 × 1,080 dots when the as\
pect mode is set to “4:3”, and 1,920 × 1,080  dots  when the aspect mode is set to “16:9”. If the display resolu\
tion exceeds these maximums, it may not be possible 
to show  fi ne detail with suf fi 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.
•  To use sync input VBS signals, use the connector which incorporates a 75-\
ohm termination resistance and which is  available on the market, for the connection of the HD connector where th\
e VBS signals are to be input.
•  Change the “Component/RGB-in select” setting in the “Setup” \
menu to “Component” 
  (when Component signal connection) or “RGB” (when RGB signal co\
nnection). (see page 47)
Signal Names for Mini D-sub 15P Connector
Pin Layout for PC Input 
Terminal
PC Input Terminals connection
Pin No. Signal Name Pin No. Signal Name Pin No. Signal Name
1R (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
1
678
39
45
10 15
14
13
12
11
2
Conversion adapter 
(if necessary)
Mini D-sub 15p
RGB
PC cable Stereo mini plug (M3)
Audio
Connect a cable which matches
the audio output terminal on the computer.
(Male)(Female)
COMPUTER
 
						

							
6789
1
3
4
52
COMPUTER
RS-232C Straight cable
D-sub 9p(Male)
(Female)
12
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 require software which allows the 
sending and receiving of control data which satisfies 
the conditions given below. Use a computer application 
such as programming language software. Refer to the 
documentation for the computer application for details. The SERIAL terminal is used when the Plasma Display is controlled by a computer.
Pin layout for SERIAL Terminal
Basic format for control data
The transmission of control data from the computer 
starts with a STX signal, followed by the command, the 
parameters, and lastly an ETX signal in that order. If there 
are no parameters, then the parameter signal does not 
need to be sent.
STX C1 C2 C3 P1 P2 P3 P4 : P5 ETX
Start
(02h)3-character
command (3 bytes)Colon Parameter(s)
(1 - 5 bytes) End
(03h)
Notes:
•  If multiple commands are transmitted, be sure to wait for 
the response for the  fi rst command to come from this unit 
before sending the next command.
•  If an incorrect command is sent by mistake, this unit will  send an “ER401” command back to the computer.
•  S1A and S1B of Command IMS are available only when  a dual input terminal board is attached.
Communication parameters
Signal level RS-232C compliant
Synchronization method Asynchronous Baud rate 9600 bpsParity None
Character length 8 bits Stop bit 1 bit
Flow control -
Signal names for D-sub 9P connector
Pin No. Details
2 R X D
3 T X D
5 GND
4
 •
 6 Non use
7
8   (Shorted in this set)
1
 •
 9 NC
These signal names are those of computer speci fi cations.
Connections
Command
Command Parameter Control details
PON None Power ON
POF None Power OFF
AVL ** Volume 00 - 63
AMT 0 Audio MUTE OFF
1 Audio MUTE ON
IMS None SL1
S1A
S1B
VD1
YP1
HM1
DV1
PC1Input select (toggle)
SLOT input (SLOT INPUT)
SLOT input (SLOT INPUT A)
SLOT input (SLOT INPUT B)
VIDEO input (VIDEO)
COMPONENT/RGB IN input 
(COMPONENT)
HDMI input (HDMI)
DVI-D IN input (DVI)
PC IN input (PC)
DAM None ZOOM
FULL
JUST
NORM
ZOM2
ZOM3
SJST
SNOM
SFUL
14:9Screen mode select (toggle)
Zoom1 
(For Video/SD/PC signal)16:9
Just (For Video/SD signal)
4:3 (For Video/SD/PC signal)
Zoom2 (For HD signal)
Zoom3 (For HD signal)
Just (For HD signal)
4:3 (For HD signal)
4:3 Full (For HD signal)
14:9
With the power off, this display responds to PON command 
only.
Note: 
  To use serial control for this unit, make sure to set the “Control I/F\
 Select” in the “Network Setup” menu to 
“RS-232C”. (see page 52)
 
						

							
INPUT MENU ENTER/+/
VOL-/
13
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\
urns 
orange in the power off state.
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 Power Indicator
Remote Control Sensor
 
						

							
PRESENT  TIME Setup 
PRESENT  TIME    MON  99:99
Set 
PRESENT  TIME 99:99
DAY MON
PRESENT  TIME Setup 
PRESENT  TIME    MON  99:99
Set 
PRESENT  TIME 10:00
DAY TUE
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 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 wont 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 41)
  PRESENT TIME Setup (see page 33)
  Display orientation (see page 41)
1  Select  “Set”.
2  Set.
PC 
16:9NANODRIFT
 
						

							
INPUT MENU  ENTER/ + / 
VOL - / 

INPUT MENU ENTER/+/
VOL-/
15
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 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 64), but th\
is function is not 
the perfect solution to image retention. 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:
PC COMPONENT* DVI
HDMIVIDEO
PC: PC input terminal in PC IN.
VIDEO: Video input terminal in AV IN (VIDEO).
COMPONENT*:   Component or RGB input terminal in COMPONENT/
RGB IN.
HDMI: HDMI input terminal in AV IN (HDMI).
DVI: DVI input terminal in DVI-D IN.
*   “COMPONENT” may be displayed as “RGB” depending on the setti\
ng 
of “Component/RGB-in select”. (see page 47)
When an optional Terminal Board is installed:
 PC VIDEO HDMI DVI
COMPONENTSLOT INPUT
SLOT INPUT: Input terminal in Terminal Board
Note:
When a Terminal Board incompatible with the Plasma Display is installed, 
“Non-Compatible Function Board” is displayed.
When a Terminal Board with dual input terminals is installed:
 
PC VIDEO HDMI DVICOMPONENTSLOT INPUT A SLOT INPUT B
SLOT INPUT A, SLOT INPUT B: Dual input terminal in Terminal Board.
 
						

							
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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 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 Orange (When “Slot power” is set to 
“On”. See page 55)
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”. See page 52)
• Power-ON ...... Green
• PC Power management (DPMS)
 ......................... Orange (With PC input signal.  See page 39)
• DVI-D Power management
 ......................... Orange (With DVI input signal.  See page 39)
 
						

							
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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 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  
(see page 26, 27, 28, 32)
POSITION buttons
INPUT button 
Press to select Input signal 
sequentially.  (see page 15)
MULTI Window buttons  
(see page 19)
Digital Zoom (see page 21)
AUTO SETUP button
Automatically adjusts the position/
size of the screen. (see page 24)
SET UP button
 (see page 22)
SOUND button  (see page 32)
Volume Adjustment
Press the Volume Up “+” or Down “–” 
button to increase or decrease the 
sound volume level.
R button  (see page 22) 
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 60 
0 
90 
When three minutes remain, “Off timer 3” will 
fl  ash.
The off timer is cancelled if a power interruption 
occurs.
RECALL button
Press the “RECALL” button to display 
the current system status.
1  Input  label
2  Aspect mode (see page 18)
    Audio input (see page 58)
    NANODRIFT Saver operating 
(see page 37)
3  Off  timer
    The off timer indicator is 
displayed only when the off 
timer has been set.
4  Clock display (see page 55)
Off  timer 90
1
2
3
4
PC
10:00
4:3  COMPONENTNA NODRIFT
 
						

							
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]
• 
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 65).
Note: 
Be aware that if you put the display in a public place for commercial pu\
rposes or a public showing 
and then use the aspect mode select function to shrink or expand the pic\
ture, 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 copyr\
ight holder.
The aspect mode changes each time the ENTER button is pressed.
4:3 Zoom16:9
For PC signal input: For SD signal input (525 (480) / 60i • 60p, 625 (575) / 50i •\
 50p):4:3 Zoom116:9
Zoom2Zoom314:9Just
Notes:
•  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.
All Aspect mode
Set “All Aspect” to “On” in Options menu to enable the extended aspect m\
ode (page 55). When All Aspect mode, the aspect 
mode of pictures is switched as follows. For details about the aspect mo\
de, please see “List of Aspect Modes”. (page 65)
For VIDEO (S VIDEO) signal input:
For SD signal input (525 (480) / 60i
 • 60p, 625 (575) / 50i • 50p):
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]:
4:3 Zoom116:9 JustZoom2Zoom314:9
4:3 Full Zoom116:9Just1Zoom2Zoom3 14:9Just24:3 (1)4:3 (2)
For VIDEO (S VIDEO) signal input:
4:3 Zoom116:9
Zoom2Zoom314:9Just
 
						

							
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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 changed. (see page 44)
During PIP:                                       During Advanced PIP:
One screen Advanced PIP
Main screen
Sub screen
1
–
8 2
7 3
6 4
5
One screen Two screens (P and P)
Sub screen 
input mode Main screeninput mode
Two screens (P out P)
Two screens (P in P)
Main screen Sub screen
VIDEO
PCPCVIDEO
VIDEOPC
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 ima\
ge.
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 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 background image.
Note:
Be aware that if you put the display in a public place for commercial pu\
rposes 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 o
r 
alter the copyrighted materials of other people for commercial purposes \
without the prior permission of the copyright holder.
Swapping ScreensSelecting 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 
screen Sub 
screen
Two screens
(P out P) Two screens
(P in P)
PCVIDEOPCVIDEO
Main screen Sub screen
Main screen input mode Sub screen input mode
Operations on the 
main screen Operations 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 
).
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 perma\
nent 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 32).
•  In two-screen display, the same input mode cannot be selected for the main picture and sub pi\
cture.
•  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 mo\
de.
•  Due to the small dimensions of the sub pictures, these sub pictures cann\
ot be shown in detail.
• 
Computer screen picture is displayed in a simpli fi ed format, and it may not be possible to discern details on them satisfa\
ctorily.
•  Following combinations of two input signals cannot be displayed simultan\
eously;
  COMPONENT - HDMI, COMPONENT - DVI, COMPONENT - PC, HDMI - DVI, HDMI - PC, DVI - PC
• 
2k1k signals that are received with the Dual Link HD-SDI Terminal Board (TY-FB11DHD) cannot be displayed in two-screen display.