Panasonic Th 42pf20 Operating Instructions

							
H-Freq.
V- F r e q .kHz
Hz63.98
60.02
Signal Format
1280×1024/60
Sync
Signal [ 
RGB  ] 
Cinema realityXGA Mode Auto
Off
Auto
H-Freq.
Dot Clock Freq. kHz
MHz63.98
108.0
V-Freq. Hz
60.02
Signal Format1280×1024/60
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This function operates only during input from PC IN terminal.
Select Signal from the “Setup” menu during RGB or Component input \
signal.
Setting RGB sync signal
Con
fi rm that the input is set to RGB input (this setting is valid only for R\
GB input signal).
Auto: 
The H and V sync or synchronized signal is automatically selected. If bo\
th input, it is selected the H and V sync.
on G:  Uses a synchronized signal on the Video G signal, which is input from the G connector.
VBS:  Uses a synchronized signal of Composite Sync input, which is input from \
the HD connector.
Setting Component sync signal
Con fi rm that the input is set to Component input (this setting is valid only\
 for Component input signal).
Auto: 
The H and V sync or synchronized signal is automatically selected. If bo\
th input, it is selected the H and V sync.
on Y:  Uses a synchronized signal on the Video Y signal, which is input from the Y connector.
Note:
Accepts only RGB signals from COMPONENT/RGB IN terminal with “Sync on\
 G”.
Sync
Setup for Input Signals
Press to select the “Sync”.
Press to adjust.
Displays the frequency and the type of the current input signal.
This display is valid only for Component / RGB / PC and Digital input si\
gnal. 
Display range: Horizontal 15 - 110 kHz
Vertical  48 - 120 Hz
The dot clock frequency is displayed during digital signal input.
Input signal display
Cinema reality
Signal
Off
Noise reduction Off
[ 
Digital  ] 
SDI Through
Off
Set the active through function of the Dual Link HD-SDI Terminal Board (TY-FB11DHD).
Note:
Settings can only be performed for this menu when a slot mounted with a \
Dual Link HD-SDI Terminal Board 
(TY-FB11DHD) is selected.
SDI Through
Press to select the “SDI Through”.
Press to select “On” or “Off”.
On: Enables active through.
Off: Disables active through.
 
						

							
MULTI DISPLAY SetupSet up TIMER
PRESENT TIME Setup
Network Setup
Display orientation Landscape
MULTI PIP Setup
Portrait Setup
2/2
Setup
--:--:--:--:--:--
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
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Network Setup
Make the various settings to use the network function.
  
DHCP, IP address, Subnet mask, and Gateway settings
1 Set DHCP.
    When “Off” is selected, IP address and other settings can be set 
manually.
2 Select the item and press .
3 Enter an address.
I192.168.    0.    8IP address1  Use  to select a digit.
2  Use  to change a number.
3  Press .
Pressing 
 will cancel the address change.
4 Select “Save” and press .
Port setting
1 Select “Port” and press .
2 Enter a port number.
I0 1024Port1  Use  to select a digit.
2  Use  to change a number.
3  Press .
Pressing 
 will cancel the port number change.
Save
Save the current network Setup. Each value set for 
DHCP, IP address, Subnet mask, and Gateway will be 
saved. If “NG” is displayed, check the same IP address 
is not used within the same network.
DHCP (DHCP client function)
To obtain an IP address automatically using a DHCP 
server, set this to “On”. If DHCP server is not used, set 
this to “Off”. 
IP address (IP address display and setting)
Enter an IP address if DHCP server is not used. 
Subnet mask (Subnet mask display and setting)
Enter a subnet mask if DHCP server is not used. 
Gateway (Gateway address display and setting)
Enter a gateway address if DHCP server is not used. Port
Set the port number used for command control. 
The available setting range is 1024 – 65535.
When the PJLink™ protocol is used, the port setting is 
not necessary.
LAN Speed
Set the connection speed of the LAN environment.
Select the value from Auto, 10 Half, 10 Full, 100 Half or 
100 Full.
Network ID
Set the ID to identify this unit.
The available setting range is 0 – 99.
Control I/F Select
Set whether to control with RS-232C (serial) or LAN. 
When “LAN” is set, the slot power is turned on, and 
power indicator is lit orange under the condition of 
power “Off” with remote control (stand-by state), 
regardless of the “Slot power” setting. (see page 55)
MAC address
Display the MAC address of this unit. However, the MAC 
address is not displayed when the “Control I/F Select” is 
set to “RS-232C”.
Notes:
•  To use a DHCP server, make sure the DHCP server is started. 
•  Contact your network administrator for details on settings.
 
						

							
Options 
Enable Off-timer function Normal Initial Power Mode 0 ID select Off Remote ID Off Serial ID Off Display size Off Studio W/B Off Studio Gain 
2/3  
Options 
Weekly Command Timer Audio input select
1/3  
Initial input Onscreen displayOn
Off
Off Off
0
0Maximum VOL level
Initial VOL levelOffInput lockOffButton lockOffRemocon User level
3/3 Options 
O 
f f 
Off
Off
Clock Display
Rotate
Off
All AspectManual
Auto Setup Slot power 
Off
Power On Screen Delay
53
Options Adjustments
Item Adjustments
Weekly Command TimerSets Weekly Command Timer. (see page 56)
Audio input select Set up the sound when an image input is selected. (see page 58)
Onscreen display On:
  Displays all the following on screen.
• Power on display
• Input signal switch display
• No signal display
• Mute and the remaining time of off-timer after 
 was pressed.
Off:   Hides all the items above from view.
Initial input Adjusts the input signal when the unit is turned on.
Off 
 PC  SLOT INPUT*1  VIDEO  COMPONENT*2  HDMI  DVI
*1   “SLOT INPUT” is displayed when an optional Terminal Board is installed.
  
When a Terminal Board with dual input terminals is installed, “SLOT INPUT A” and “SLOT INPUT B” are displayed.*2  “COMPONENT” may be displayed as “RGB” depending on the setti\
ng of “Component/RGB-in select”. (see page 47)Notes:
• Only the adjusted signal is displayed. (see page 15)
• This menu is available only when “Input lock” is “Off”.
Initial VOL level Press 
 button to adjust the volume when the unit is turned on.
Off 
 On
Off:   Sets normal volume.
On:   Sets your preferred volume.
Notes:
• 
When “Maximum VOL level” is “On”, the volume can only be adjusted between 0 and \
your maximum range.
• You can hear the changed volume regardless of your volume setting before \
opening the options menu 
if you adjust the volume when “Initial VOL level” is “On” and cursor is on the menu.
Maximum VOL level Press 
 button to adjust the maximum volume.
Off 
 On
Off:   Sets auto maximum volume.
On:   Sets your preferred maximum volume.
Notes:
• If the “Maximum VOL level” is set lower than the “Initial VOL level”, the “Initial VOL level” automatically 
becomes the same as the “Maximum VOL level”.
• The volume display can go up to 63 regardless of the settings.
• You can hear the changed volume regardless of your volume setting before \
opening the options menu  if you adjust the volume when “Maximum VOL level” is “On” and cursor is on the menu.
1Press to display the Setup menu.
5Press to exit from Options menu.
2
4 3
Press to select “OSD Language”.
Press for more than 3 seconds.
Press to select “Options”.
Press to display the Options menu.
Press to select your preferred menu.
Press to adjust the menu.
Options
Shipping
 
						

							
54
Options Adjustments
Item Adjustments
Input lockLocks the input switch operation.
Off 
 PC  SLOT INPUT*1  VIDEO  COMPONENT*2  HDMI  DVI
*1   “SLOT INPUT” is displayed when an optional Terminal Board is installed.
   When a Terminal Board with dual input terminals is installed, “SLOT INPUT A” and “SLOT INPUT B” 
are displayed.
*2  “ COMPONENT” may be displayed as “RGB” depending on the setting o\
f “Component/RGB-in select”. 
(see page 47)
Notes:
• Only the adjusted signal is displayed (see page 15).
• Input switch can be used when this is set to “Off”.
• In two screen display mode, if anything other than “Off” is set, the value will be  fi xed as the value input 
in the single screen display mode.
Button lock Off 
 MENU&ENTER  On
 
Off:   All the buttons on main unit can be used.
MENU&ENTER:  Locks 
MENU  and ENTER/  buttons on main unit.
On:   Locks all the button on main unit.
Sets Button lock with the unit buttons in the following procedure.
Off:   Press 
 four times →Press INPUT four times →Press  four times →Press ENTER/ MENU&ENTER:   Press ENTER/  four times →Press  four times →Press INPUT four times →Press ENTER/ On:   Press  four times →Press ENTER/  four times →Press  four times →Press ENTER/ 
Remocon User level Off 
 User1  User2  User3 
Off:   You can use all of the buttons on the remote control.
User1 : You can only use 
, , , ,  buttons on the remote control.
User2 : You can only use 
 button on the remote control.
User3:
 Locks all the buttons on remote control.
Off-timer function Enable:
 Enables the “Off-timer function”.
Disable:  Disables the “Off-timer function”.
Note:  When “Disable” is set, the Off-timer is cancelled.
Initial Power Mode Normal 
 Standby  OnSets the power mode of the unit for when the power recovers from failure\
 or after plugging off and in again.Normal:
 Power returns in as the same state as before the power interruption.Standby: Power returns in standby mode. (Power Indicator : red/orange)
On:       Power returns in power On. (Power Indicator : green)
Note:   When using multiple displays, “Standby” is preferred to be set in \
order to reduce a power load.
ID select Sets panel ID number when panel is used in “Remote ID” or “Seri\
al ID”.
Set value range: 0 - 100
(Standard value: 0)
Remote ID The setting of this menu is valid only when using ID remote control.
Off:
  Disables ID remote control functions. You can use normal remote control operations.
On:   Enable ID remote control functions.
Note:   To use the ID remote control function, it is necessary to set each ID num\
ber of remote control and display unit. 
About the setting method, please refer to “ID Remote Control Function\
” (see page 43) and “ID 
select” (above-mentioned).
Serial ID Sets the panel ID Control.
Off:
  Disables external control by the ID.
On:   Enables the external control by the ID.
Display size Adjusts the image display size on screen.
Off:
  Sets the normal image display size on screen.
On:   Sets the image display size approximately 95 % of the normal image displ\
ay.
      Off               On
   
Notes:
• This setting is valid only when the input signals are as follows; 
 
NTSC, PAL, SECAM, M.NTSC, PAL60, PAL-M, PAL-N 
525i, 525p, 625i, 625p, 750/60p, 750/50p, 1125/60i, 1125/50i, 1125/24sF, 1125/25p, 1125/24p, 
1125/30p, 1125/60p, 1125/50p, 1250/50i (Component Video, RGB, DVI, SDI, HDMI)
• This setting is invalid when two screen display, digital zoom, Multi display or Portrait display is  selected.
• When “Display size” is set to “On”, “H-Pos” and “\
V-Pos” in “Pos. /Size” can be adjusted. 
• Refer to each board’s operating instruction for DVI, SDI, HDMI’s corresponding signals.
 
						

							
55
Options Adjustments
Item Adjustments
Studio W/BOff:
  Nullify all the settings adjusted.
On:   Sets the colour temperature for TV studio.
Note:  Valid only when the “Warm” is set as “White balance” in Picture menu.
Studio Gain Sharpens the contrast for a better view when a part of the image is too \
light to see.
Off:
  Disables “Studio Gain”.
On:   Enables “Studio Gain”.
Note:   This setting is valid only when the input signals are as follows:
        Component Video, RGB (analog), SDI, HDMI
Slot power Off 
 Auto  On
 
Off:     Power is not transmitted to the slot power.
Auto:   Power is transmitted to the slot power only when main power is on.
On:     Power is transmitted to the slot power when main power is on or in the s\
tandby state.
Note:   In some cases, power is transmitted to the slot power when main power is\
 on or in the standby 
state regardless of the slot power setting.
Power On Screen  Delay Off 
 1  2  3....  30
 
You can set the power-on delay time of the displays to reduce the power l\
oad, when you press  to 
turn on the multiple displays that are set together, for example, on MULTI DISPLAY system.
Set each display’s setting individually.
Off:           The display will be turned on at the same time as 
 is pressed.1 to 30 (sec.):  Set the power-on delay time (second).
        After pressing , the display will be powered on with time delay depending on this setti\
ng.Notes:
• During this function is working, the power indicator is blinking gr\
een.
• This function also works when the power recovers from failure or after p\
lugging off and in again the 
power cord.
  After you unplug and plug the power cord in while the unit is in standby\
 mode and also the power is  being supplied to a terminal board, the unit will start supplying the po\
wer to the board with time delay 
according to the setting.
 
The power indicator lights up red  fi rst and it turns orange when the power starts being supplied to the boar\
d.
Clock Display Off:
  Not display the clock.
On:   Display the clock.
The clock is displayed at the lower left of the screen when 
 button is pressed.
              Note:  When “PRESENT TIME Setup” is not set, the clock is not displayed even 
if “Clock Display” is “On”. (see page 33)
  
10:00
All Aspect Sets All Aspect mode (advanced aspect setting) or default aspect mode.
With each press of 
 button, the aspect changes in the selected mode.
Off:   Default aspect mode
On:  All Aspect mode
Aspect mode of each setting is as follows:
(Example: HD signal)
Off    4:3 →4:3 Full →Zoom1 →Zoom2 →Zoom3 →16:9 →14:9 →Just
On    4:3  (1) →4:3 (2) →4:3 Full →Zoom1 →Zoom2 →Zoom3 →16:9 →14:9 →Just1 →Just2
Auto Setup Sets the operational mode of the automatic position adjustment in the Po\
s./Size menu.
Manual:
  Automatic position adjustment starts when 
 is pressed on the remote control or automatic 
position adjustment is executed from the Pos./Size menu.
Auto :    Other than remote control or menu operation, automatic position adjustme\
nt starts:
          When the display power is turned ON.
     When the input signal is switched.
Rotate Off:
  Does not rotate the image.
On:   Rotates the image 180 degrees.
Normalization
When both main unit buttons and remote control are disabled due to the “\
Button lock”, “Remocon User level” or 
“Remote ID” adjustments, set all the values “Off” so that all the buttons are enabled again.
Press the 
 button on main unit together with  button on the remote control and hold for more than 5 seconds. 
The “Shipping” menu is displayed and the lock is released when it \
disappears.
 
						

							
Weekly Command Timer 
Program1MondayOnFunction
Program3Tuesday --- Wednesday Program3Thursday --- Friday Program6Saturday Program4Sunday Program Edit 
yProgram3Thursday --- Friday Program6Saturday Program4Sunday Program Edit 
Weekly Command Timer 
8:00 
10:30 0102
1/8
--:-- 03--:-- 04--:-- 
--:-- 0512:00 069:12  PON
IMS:SL1 
--- 
--- 
--- 
---  DAM:ZOOM 
AVL:10 0708
1Program
Weekly Command Timer 
20:00 
20:30 57 
58 
8/8   
22:00 59 --:-- 60 --:-- 
--:-- 61 --:-- 62 --:--  AVL:00 
DAM:NORM 
POF 
--- 
--- 
---  --- 
--- 63 64 
1Program
Weekly Command Timer 
8:00 
10:30 02 01
1/8   
--:-- 03--:-- 04--:-- 
--:-- 0512:00 069:12  PON
IMS:SL1 
--- 
--- 
--- 
---  DAM:ZOOM 
AVL:10 0708
1Program
Options 
On
Weekly Command TimerAudio input selectOnscreen display
1/3   
Program number
56
Options Adjustments
Weekly Command Timer
You can set 7-day timer programming by setting time and command.
Note: 
Before setting Weekly Command Timer, set PRESENT TIME Setup. (see page 33)
Press to select Function.
Press to select “On”.
Note:
•  When Function is set to On, Set up TIMER (see page 33) is unavailable and Interval / 
Time Designation in Mode of Screensaver 
(see page 34) cannot be selected.
1
Press to select a day.
Press to select a program number.
Note:
•  You can set the program from 1 to 7.
  --- indicates unset.2
Press to select Program Edit.
Press to show the Program Edit screen.
Press to select Program.
Press to change the program numbers (1-7).
4 3
Press ACTION  ( ) button
Program Edit screen
Press to select a command number.
Press to show the previous / next command 
pages (1-8) of the selected program.
Press to show the command setting screen.
5
Command (--- indicates unset)
Set time of timer(--:-- indicates unset)
Command numbers
 
						

							
Weekly Command Timer 
0210:30 Command No Time IMS:SL1 Command 
1Program
Weekly Command Timer 
Command 
02Command No 
IMS:SL1 10:30 Time 
1Program
57
Options Adjustments
Press to select Command No.
Press to select a command number.6
Press to select Time / Command.
Press to set each item.
Time:  Set the time to execute a command program.
      Pressing “
” or “” button once changes “Time” 1 
minute.
     Pressing “
” or “” button continuously changes “Time” by 15 minutes.
Command:   Select a command to execute at the set time. This unit has 64 commands to set. 
(see page 68)
Notes:
• 
Command is performed in order of execution time, regardless of the comma\
nd number.
•  If a command execution time overlaps with that of other commands, these \
commands are  performed in number order.
• Pressing 
, Time becomes --:-- and Command becomes ---.
7
Note:
Press 
 to return to the previous screen. Command setting screen
 
						

							
58
Options Adjustments
Set up the sound when an image input is selected.
Image input  Audio input
[SLOT INPUT]*1  SLOT INPUT / VIDEO / COMPONENT / DVI / PC / NO AUDIO
[VIDEO]  SLOT INPUT / VIDEO / COMPONENT / DVI / PC / NO AUDIO
[COMPONENT]*2  SLOT INPUT / VIDEO / COMPONENT / DVI / PC / NO AUDIO
[HDMI]  SLOT INPUT / VIDEO / COMPONENT / HDMI / DVI / PC / NO AUDIO
[DVI]  SLOT INPUT / VIDEO / COMPONENT / DVI / PC / NO AUDIO
[PC]  SLOT INPUT / VIDEO / COMPONENT / DVI / PC / NO AUDIO NO AUDIO: No audio input (Mute)
*1 “SLOT INPUT” is displayed when a Terminal Board is installed.
*2   “COMPONENT” may be displayed as “RGB” depending on the setti\
ng of “Component/RGB-in select”. 
(see page 47)
When a Terminal Board with dual input terminals is installed
“SLOT INPUT” is displayed as “SLOT INPUT A” and “SLOT INPUT B” and independent settings are available.
To set other image inputs, you can select “SLOT INPUT A” and “SLOT INPUT B”.
Image input  Audio input
[SLOT INPUT A]  SLOT INPUT A / VIDEO / COMPONENT / DVI / PC / NO AUDIO
[SLOT INPUT B]  SLOT INPUT B / VIDEO / COMPONENT / DVI / PC / NO AUDIO
[VIDEO]  SLOT INPUT A / SLOT INPUT B / VIDEO / COMPONENT / DVI / PC / NO AUDIO
[COMPONENT]  SLOT INPUT A / SLOT INPUT B / VIDEO / COMPONENT / DVI / PC / NO AUDIO
[HDMI]  SLOT INPUT A / SLOT INPUT B / VIDEO / COMPONENT / HDMI / DVI / PC / NO AUDIO
[DVI]  SLOT INPUT A / SLOT INPUT B / VIDEO / COMPONENT / DVI / PC / NO AUDIO
[PC]  SLOT INPUT A / SLOT INPUT B / VIDEO / COMPONENT / DVI / PC / NO AUDIO
When Image input and Audio input differ from each other, the Audio input is displayed as below.
Notes:
•  HDMI Audio is selectable only for HDMI Input.
•  You cannot set audio of B for SLOT INPUT A, or audio of A for SLOT INPUT B.
•  In Dual Picture mode, the audio is not output as per this setting.
Audio input select
Press to select image input.
Press to select audio input.
Options 
On
Weekly Command TimerAudio input selectOnscreen display
1/3   
Press ACTION  ( ) button
SLOT INPUT
VIDEO
Audio input select
COMPONENTHDMIDVI
PC
♪ SLOT INPUT♪ VIDEO♪ COMPONENT♪ HDMI
♪  DVI
♪  PC
PC
COMPONENT 16:9
 
						

							
59
Using Network Function
This unit has a network function to control the network connected displa\
y with your computer.
Note:
To use the network function, set each “Network Setup” setting and m\
ake sure to set the “Control I/F Select” to “LAN”. 
(see page 52)
When “LAN” is set, the slot power is turned on, and power indicato\
r is lit orange under the condition of power “Off” 
with remote control (stand-by state), regardless of the “Slot power\
” setting. (see page 55)
Example of Network Connection
Command Control
Notes:
•  Make sure the broadband router or hub supports 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX. 
•  To connect a device using 100BASE-TX, use “category 5” LAN cable. 
•  Touching the LAN terminal with a statically charged hand (body) may cau\
se damage due to its discharge.
  Do not touch the LAN terminal or a metal part of the LAN cable. 
•  For instructions on how to connect, consult your network administrator.
Network function of the unit can control the unit in the same way as ser\
ial control from a network. 
Supported commands
Commands used in the serial control are supported. (see page 12)
Note:
Consult your local Panasonic dealer for detail instructions on command u\
sage. 
Display (main unit, rear)
Hub or broadband routerLAN cable
(not supplied)
COMPUTER
Less 
than 
10 cm
Less 
than 
10 cm
Ferrite core 
(supplied) Ferrite core 
(supplied)
Installing the Ferrite core
Pull back the tabs
(in two places) Wind the cable 
twiceOpen
Press the cable 
through and close
 
						

							
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Using Network Function
PJLink™ Protocol
The network function of the unit conforms with PJLink™ class 1 and yo\
u can operate the following actions from your 
computer using PJLink™ protocol. 
• Display  setup
• Display status query
Supported commands
Commands to control the unit with PJLink™ protocol are shown in the t\
able below.
PJLink™ security authentication
Set “Panasonic” for the PJLink™ password.
• PJLink™ is a pending trademark in Japan, the United States, and other\
 countries or areas. 
Command Control Remark
POWR Power controlParameter
0 = Standby  1 = Power “On”
POWR? Power status query Parameter
0 = Standby  1 = Power “On”
INPT Input switch Parameter
See the parameter for command INST?
INPT? Input switch query
AVMT Shutter control Parameter
10 = Picture On (picture mute deactivated), 11 = Picture Off (picture on mute)
20 = Audio On (audio mute deactivated), 21 = Audio Off (audio on mute)
30 = Shutter mode Off (picture and audio mute deactivated)
31 = Shutter mode On (picture and audio on mute)
AVMT? Shutter control query Parameter 11 = Picture Off (picture on mute)
21 = Audio Off (audio on mute)
30 = Shutter mode Off (picture and audio mute deactivated)
31 = Shutter mode On (picture and audio on mute)
ERST? Error status query Parameter First byte: Means fan error. 0 or 2.
Second byte: 0
Third byte: 0
Fourth byte: 0
Fifth byte: 0
Sixth byte: Means other error. 0 or 2.
Meaning of the 0 – 2 settings:
0 = Error is not detected, 2 = Error
LAMP? Lamp status query Not supported
INST? Input switch list query Parameter
Numbers 11 to 13 are depending on the slot installation condition
11: PC IN input (PC)
When a single input terminal board 
is attached
11: SLOT input (SLOT INPUT)
12: PC IN input (PC)
21: VIDEO input (VIDEO)
31: HDMI input (HDMI)When a dual input terminal board is 
attached
11: SLOT input (SLOT INPUT A)
12: SLOT input (SLOT INPUT B)
13: PC IN input (PC)
22:  
COMPONENT/RGB IN input 
(COMPONENT)
32: DVI-D IN input (DVI)
NAME? Projector name query Returns empty character (no name information)
INF1? Manufacturer name query Returns “Panasonic”
INF2? Model name query Returns “TH-50PF20” (for 50-inch model)
INFO? Other information query Returns version number
CLSS? Class information query Returns “1”