Panasonic Th 42pf20 Operating Instructions

							
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Exit 
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Exit
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INPUT MENU  ENTER/ +/ 
VOL -/ 
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Digital Zoom
1
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4
This displays an enlargement of the designated part of the displayed ima\
ge. 
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 magni fi cation required for the enlarged display.
Each time this is pressed, the magni fi 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 oper\
ation state:
  “Multi-viewer” (P and P, P out P, P in P) operation. (see page 19)
  When MULTI DISPLAY Setup is On (see page 42).
  When Portrait Setup is On (see page 45).
  When Screensaver (except for Negative image) is running (see page 34)\
•  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
POSITION / 
ACTION button OFF TIMER button
VOL button
MUTE button
 
						

							
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On-Screen Menu Displays
Remote Control Unit
1Display the menu screen.
Press to select.
(Example: Picture menu)
MENU
 Press several times.
Each time the MENU button is pressed, the 
menu screen will switch. Normal Viewing Picture
Sound Pos. /Size
Setup
2Select the item.
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0
5
Picture
NormalNormaliseNormal
Brightness
Sharpness Picture Mode
Colour Contrast
Hue
Colour Management Advanced settings
Memory save
White balanceNormal
Off
Memory load Memory edit
(Example: Picture menu)
Select. Select.
 Press.
3Set.Set. Set.
 Press.
4Exit the menu.
Press.
Press 
 to return to the previous menu.
MENU
 Press several times.
 
						

							
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On-Screen Menu Displays
Overview
Note: 
Menu that cannot be adjusted is grayout. Adjustable menu changes depending on signal, input and menu setting.
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Signal ScreensaverExtended life settingsInput label
Off
Standby save Off
PC Power management Off
DVI-D Power managementOff
Auto power off Off
OSD Language English (
UK )
Component/RGB-in select
RGB
Power save
Setup 
Page 33-52 Page 34, 35
Page 36-38SLOT INPUT
VIDEO
Input label
COMPONENTHDMIDVI
PC
SLOT INPUT VIDEO
COMPONENT HDMIDVI
PC
Page 40
3D Y/C Filter (NTSC)
Colour system
Signal
Cinema reality
[  AV  ]
Noise reduction
On
Auto Off
Off
Page 48-51
Page 27-31
Page 42, 43
Page 44 Page 33
Page 45, 46
Page 33 Page 52
Page 32
Page 27, 28
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Normal Normalise 
Auto Setup
Pos. /Size 
V-Pos 
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H-Pos 
V-Size Dot Clock H-Size 
Clock Phase
Clamp Position
1:1 Pixel ModeOff
0 0 0 
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25 0
0
0
5
Picture
NormalNormaliseNormal
Brightness
Sharpness Picture Mode
Colour Contrast
Hue
Colour Management Advanced settings
Memory save
White balanceNormal
Off
Memory load Memory edit
Black extension
AGC Gamma Input level
Advanced settings
NormalNormalise
W/B Low B W/B High R
W/B Low R
W/B Low G W/B High G
W/B High B 0
0
2.2
0
0 0
0
0
0 Off
2/2
Sound Out Left Channel
Right Channel
Channel 1
Channel 1
Off
Level Meter Off
SDI Sound Output
Sound 
Normal Normalise Normal 
0 
0 
0 
Off 
Treble 0 
Mid  Sound Mode 
Balance  Bass 
Surround 
Main 
Audio Out (PIP) 
1/2
2/2 Setup
MULTI DISPLAY Setup
Set up TIMER
PRESENT TIME Setup
Network SetupDisplay orientation Landscape
MULTI PIP SetupPortrait Setup
Set up TIMER 
POWER OFF Function 
POWER OFF Time  POWER ON Time  POWER ON Function  Off 
0:00  Off 
0:00 
PRESENT  TIME    99:99 
MULTI DISPLAY Setup
Off
Horizontal Scale  × 2
Vertical Scale × 2
Seam hides video Off
Location A1
AI-synchronization Off
MULTI DISPLAY Setup
Off
Portrait Setup
Seam hides video Off
1
Off
AI-synchronization Viewing Area
Location 16 : 9
Portrait Setup
Blend PIP
—
Off
0% Off
1
MULTI PIP Setup
MULTI PIP
Display Mode
Transparency
Transparency level
Insert
Insert level
Screensaver 
Start 
Function  Scrolling bar only
Mode Off
PRESENT  TIME    99:99 
Express settings
Custom settings
Reset
Extended life settings
PRESENT  TIME Setup 
Set
PRESENT  TIME 99:99DAY
MON
PRESENT  TIME    MON  99:99
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DHCP
Network Setup
Save
0
192.168.    0.    8
255.255.255.    0 192.168.    0.    1
1024
Auto
RS-232C Off
Subnet mask
LAN Speed Gateway IP address
Port
Control I/F Select Network ID
MAC address
 
						

							
0 0
Normal Normalise 
Auto Setup
Pos. /Size 
V-Pos 
0 
H-Pos 
V-Size Dot Clock H-Size 
Clock Phase
Clamp Position
1:1 Pixel ModeOff
0 0 0 
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Adjusting Pos. /Size
1Press to display the Pos. /Size menu.
Press to select the menu to adjust.
Press to adjust the menu.
Press to exit from adjust mode.
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Notes:
•  Adjustment details are memorized separately for different input signal formats (Adjustments for component signals are  memorized for 525 (480) / 60i · 60p, 625 (575) / 50i · 50p, 1125 (1080) / 60i · 50i · 60p · 50p · 24p · 25p · 30p\
 · 24sF, 
1250 (1080) / 50i, 750 (720) / 60p · 50p each, and RGB/PC/Digital\
 signals are memorized for each frequency.) 
•  If a “Cue” or “Rew” signal from a VCR or DVD player is recei\
ved, the picture position will shift up or down. This picture  position movement cannot be controlled by the Picture Pos./Size function\
. Note:
Unadjustable items are grayed 
out.
Adjustable items differ depending 
on the input signal and the 
display mode.
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Auto SetupH-Pos/V-Pos, H-Size/V-Size, Dot Clock and Clock Phase are automatically adjusted when the RGB\
 or 
PC signal is received.
This setting is enabled under the following conditions:
•  
This setting only support single screen display. Two screen display or multiple display are not 
supported.
•  
When “Component/RGB-in Select” or “YUV/RGB-in select” in the\
 “Setup” menu (see page 47) is set to “RGB”, 
this setting is enabled.
•   When the signal is not PC format, this setting is enabled only if “Ov\
er scan” (see page 25) is “Off” or 
“1:1 Pixel Mode” (see page 26) is “On”, and H-Size/V-Size is not automatically adjusted.
This setting will be invalid and will not work under the following condi\
tions:
•   Aspect is set to “Just”
•   “Display size” in the Options menu (see page 54) is set to “O\
n”
Using Remote Control
When  on the remote control is pressed, “Auto Setup” will be executed.
When Auto Setup does not work, “Invalid” is displayed.
Auto mode
When the “Auto Setup“ is set to “Auto” in the Options menu (\
see page 55), automatic position adjustment starts:
• When the display power is turned ON.
• When the input signal is switched.
 
						

							
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Adjusting POS. /SIZE
H-PosAdjust the horizontal position. V-PosAdjust the vertical position.
H-SizeAdjust the horizontal size. V-SizeAdjust the vertical size.
Dot Clock (During Component, RGB and PC input signal)
Periodic striped pattern interference (noise) may occur when a striped\
 pattern is displayed. If this happens, 
adjust so that any such noise is minimized.
Clock 
Phase (During Component, RGB and PC input signal)
Eliminate the 
fl ickering and distortion.
Over scan Turn image over scan On/Off.
Confi gurable signals are as follows:
525i, 525p, 625i, 625p, 750/60p, 750/50p (Component Video, RGB, DVI, SDI, HDMI)
      On                 Off
Notes:
•  When “Off” is set, “H-Size” and “V-Size” cannot be adjusted.
•  When the “Display size” is set to “On” in the Options menu, \
this setting will be invalid. (see page 54) Notes:
•  If the dot clock frequency is 162 MHz or higher, Dot Clock and Clock Phase cannot be made.
•  When digital RGB signal input, Dot Clock and Clock Phase cannot be made.\
•  Auto Setup may not work when a cropped or dark image is input. In such c\
ase, switch to a bright image  with borders and other objects are clearly shown, and then try auto setu\
p again.
•  Depending on the signal, out of alignment may occur after Auto Setup. Carry out  fi ne tuning for the 
position/size as required.
• If Auto Setup cannot set properly for vertical frequency 60Hz XGA signal (1024×768@60Hz,  1280×768@60Hz, and 1366×768@60Hz), pre-selecting the individual s\
ignal in “XGA Mode” (see page 
49) may results in correct Auto Setup.
•  Auto Setup does not work well when a signal such as additional informati\
on is superimposed out of  valid image period or intervals between synchronizing and image signals \
are short, or for image signal 
with tri-level synchronizing signal added.
• If Auto Setup cannot adjust correctly, select “Normalise” once and press ACTION (
), then adjust 
Pos. /Size manually.
 
						

							
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Clamp Position(During Component and RGB input signal)
Adjusts the clamp position when black parts of the image have no detail \
due to underexposure 
or are tinged with green.
Optimum value for Clamp Position adjustment
When black parts have no detail due to underexposure (blackout)
→ Value that causes least blackout is the optimum.
When black parts are tinged with green
→  Value that cancels the greenishness without causing blackout is the optim\
um.
1:1 Pixel Mode Adjusts the display size when 1125i, 1125p or 1250i signal is input.
Notes:
•  Select On when you would like to replay 1920 × 1080 input signal.
•  Applicable input signal;
  1125 (1080) / 50i · 60i · 24sF · 24p · 25p · 30p · 50\
p · 60p, 1250 (1080) / 50i
•  Select Off when fl ickering is shown around the image.
•  H-Size and V-Size cannot be adjusted when On is selected.
 Off  On
1:1 Pixel Mode
(2k1k)
(For 2k1k signals) When the input signal is a 2k1k signal (2048 × 1080 / 24p, 2048 ×\
 1080 / 24sF), the display size 
is adjusted as follows.
  Off On (Left) On (Center) On (Right)
Note:
2k1k signals can only be received when the Dual Link HD-SDI Terminal Board (TY-FB11DHD) is installed.
 
Adjusting Pos. /Size
While the Pos. /Size display is active, if either the N button on the re\
mote control is pressed at any time or the ACTION 
(
 ) button is pressed during “Normalise”, then all adjustment value\
s are returned to the factory settings.
Helpful Hint (   / Normalise   Normalisation)
 
						

							
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0
0
5
Picture
NormalNormaliseNormal
Brightness
Sharpness Picture Mode
Colour Contrast
Hue
Colour Management Advanced settings
White balance
Normal
Off
Black extension
AGC Gamma Input level
Advanced settings
NormalNormalise
W/B Low B W/B High R
W/B Low R
W/B Low G W/B High G
W/B High B 0
0
2.2
0
0 0
0
0
0 Off
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1
2Press to display the Picture menu.
Press to select the menu to adjust.
Select the desired level by looking at the picture behind the menu.
Select to adjust each item.
Press “ 
 ” or “   ” button to switch between modes.
While the “Picture” menu is displayed, if either the N button on t\
he remote control is pressed at any time or the 
ACTION (
 ) button is pressed during “Normalise”, then all adjustment value\
s are returned to the factory settings.
Helpful Hint (   / Normalise   Normalisation)
Colour Management On
Enables vivid colour adjustment automatically.
Note: 
Menu that cannot be adjusted is grayout. Adjustable menu changes depending on signal, 
input and menu setting.
Picture Adjustments
Normal Cool Warm
Press “ ” or “  ” button to switch between modes.
Normal
Monitor
Dynamic
Cinema
Normal
For viewing in standard (evening lighting) environments.
This menu selects the normal levels of Brightness 
and Contrast.
Dynamic
For viewing in brighter environments.
This menu selects higher than normal levels of 
Brightness and Contrast.
Cinema
Ideal for movies.
Monitor
For use when creating broadcast or movie content. 
With this picture, even if the overall average picture 
level (APL) changes, the brightness of areas with 
the same signal level does not change.
Notes:
• When “Monitor” is selected in Picture Mode, the  following menu items cannot be set.
  Picture menu: Contrast
  Extended life settings: Peak limit (see page 37)
  Setup menu: Power save (see page 39)
  MULTI DISPLAY Setup menu: AI-synchronization  (see page 43)
Portrait Setup menu: AI-synchronization (see page 46)
• If you would like to change the picture and colour of 
the selected Picture menu to something else, adjust 
using the items in the Picture menu. (see next page)
Advanced settings
Enables  fi ne picture adjustment at a professional 
level (see next page). Press to enter 
Advanced settings.
 
						

							
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Picture Adjustments
Notes:
•  “Colour” and “Hue” settings cannot be adjusted for “RGB/PC” input signal.
• You can change the level of each function  (Contrast, Brightness, Colour, Hue, Sharpness) 
for each Picture Mode.
• The setting details for Normal, Dynamic,   
Cinema and Monitor respectively are memorized 
separately for each input terminal.
• 
The “Hue” setting can be adjusted for NTSC 
signal only during Video (S Video) input signal.
•  In Contrast, there is not a noticeable change  even when contrast is increased with a bright 
picture or reduced with a dark picture.
Advanced settings
On the remote control unit, while the “Advanced settings” menu is \
displayed, if either the N button is pressed at any time or 
the ACTION  (
 ) button is pressed during “Normalise”, then all adjustment value\
s are returned to the factory settings.
Helpful Hint (   / Normalise   Normalisation)
Item Effect Adjustments
Contrast
 LessMore
Selects the proper brightness 
and density for the room.
Brightness
 DarkerBrighter
Adjusts for easier viewing of 
dark pictures such as night 
scenes and black hair.
Colour
LessMoreAdjusts colour saturation.
Hue
ReddishGreenishAdjusts for nice skin colour.
Sharpness
LessMoreAdjusts picture sharpness.
Notes:
•  Carry out “W/B” adjustment as follows. 1.  
Adjust the white balance of the bright sections using the “W/B High R\
”, “W/B High G” and “W/B High B” settings.
2.  Adjust the white balance of the dark sections using the “W/B Low R”\
, “W/B Low G” and “W/B Low B” settings.
3.  Repeat steps  1 and  2 to adjust.
 Steps  1 and  2 affect each other’s settings, so repeat each step in turn to make the adjustment.
•  The adjustment values are memorized separately for each input terminal.
•  The adjustment range values should be used as an adjustment reference.
Item Effect Details
Black
extension
LessMoreAdjusts the dark shades of the image in gradation.
Input level
LessMoreAdjustment of parts which are extremely bright and hard to see.
Gamma
DownUpS Curve  2.0  2.2  2.6
AGC
OffOnIncreases the brightness of dark signal automatically.
W/B High  R
LessMoreAdjusts the white balance for light red areas.
W/B High  G
LessMoreAdjusts the white balance for light green areas.
W/B High  B
LessMoreAdjusts the white balance for light blue areas.
W/B Low R
LessMoreAdjusts the white balance for dark red areas.
W/B Low G
LessMoreAdjusts the white balance for dark green areas.
W/B Low B
LessMoreAdjusts the white balance for dark blue areas.
 
						

							
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Picture Profi les
Up to 8 combinations of picture adjustment values (in the Picture menu \
and Advanced settings) can be stored in the 
display memory as pro fi les and applied as needed, for a convenient way to enjoy your preferred \
picture settings. 
Custom picture 
180 
0 
0 
3
Picture
NormalNormaliseDynamic
Brightness
Sharpness Picture Mode
Colour Contrast
Hue
Colour ManagementAdvanced settings
Memory save
White balanceNormalOff
Memory load
Memory edit
25 0 
0 
0 
5
Picture
NormalNormal
Normal Off
Normalise
Brightness
Sharpness Picture Mode
Colour Contrast
Hue
Colour Management
Advanced settings
White balance
25
0 
0 
0 
5
Picture
NormalNormal
Normal Off
Normalise
Brightness
Sharpness Picture Mode
Colour Contrast
Hue
Colour Management
Advanced settings
White balance
0
0 
0 
0 
0
Picture
NormalNormaliseNormal
Brightness
Sharpness Picture Mode
Colour Contrast
Hue
Colour ManagementAdvanced settings
White balance Normal
Off
Original picture 
Save the picture 
adjustment values in 
the MEMORY1 pro fi le
Save pro
fi les
Apply the MEMORY1 
pro fi le
Load the pro
fi le
MEMORY1
MEMORY2
MEMORY3
MEMORY4
         
MEMORY8
Edit the pro fi le
Delete or rename 
the pro fi le
Save pro fi les (page 30)
Load pro fi les (page 31)
Edit pro fi les (page 31)
    MY PICTURE
    MEMORY2
    MEMORY3
    MEMORY4
         
    MEMORY8
 
						

							
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Picture Profi les
Saving pro fi les
Follow these steps to save picture adjustment values as pro fi les. 
Note:
When the settings are locked in “Extended life settings”, pro fi les cannot be saved.
1Specify the picture quality in the Picture menu and 
Advanced settings. (see page 28, 29) 
2In the Picture menu, select “Memory save”. 
Memory saveMemory load
Memory edit1 select
2 access
3Select a pro fi  le name for saving the picture adjustment 
values. 
Memory save
1. [   ]2. [   ]3. [   ]4. [   ]
MEMORY2
MEMORY3
MEMORY4 MEMORY1
1 select
2 set
“ ∗ ” appears for a profile in which the picture 
adjustments have already been saved.
4Select “Ok”. 
Memory save
Cancel
Save the adjusted value in MEMORY1Ok
1 select
2 set
5Enter a name for the pro
fi le. 
[Entering pro fi le names]
Pro fi le names can be up to 16 characters. 
To enter text, select characters in the on-screen 
keyboard. 
Edit the default profile name in the text box as 
desired. 
Memory name input
Ok
A
MEMORY1
█B C D E F G H I J K L M All delete
N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z Delete
Space
abcde f gh i j k lm
nopq r s t uvwx y z
0123456789 !”#$%&’ +–/=?
_` |~( ) [ ] { } , @\ ˆ
.;:
Cancel
1 select
2 set
Example: Specifying “MY PICTURE”
1  Select “All delete”. MEMORY1█
All text is deleted. 
To delete individual characters, select “Delete”. 
2  Select “M”. M█
Repeat this process to enter the next character. 
3  Select “Y”. MY█
4  Select “Space”. MY   █
6When you  fi nished entering the pro fi le name, select 
“Ok”. 
To cancel saving the pro fi le, select “Cancel”.
Memory name input
Ok
A
MY   PICTURE
█B C D E F G H I J K L M All delete
N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z Delete
Space
abcde f gh i j k lm
nopq r s t uvwx y z
0123456789 !”#$%&’ +–/=?
_` |~( ) [ ] { } , @\ ˆ
.;:
Cancel
1 select
2 set