Panasonic Th 42ph10rk Operating Instructions

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TH-42PS9
Please read these instructions before operating your set 
and retain them for future reference.Model No.
Operating Instructions 
Progressive Wide Plasma Display
English
The illustration shown is an image.
TH-42PS10RK
TH-42PS10RS
Model No.
High Defi nition Plasma Display
TH-42PH10RK
TH-42PH10RS
TH-50PH10RK
TH-50PH10RS
TH-58PH10RK
ME67
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Dear Panasonic Customer
Welcome to the Panasonic family of customers. We hope that you will have many years of 
enjoyment from your new Plasma Display.
To obtain maximum benefit from your set, please read these Instructions before making 
any adjustments, and retain them for future reference.
Retain your purchase receipt also, and note down the model number and serial number of 
your set in the space provided on the rear cover of these instructions.
Visit our Panasonic Web Site          http://panasonic.net
Table of Contents
Important Safety Notice ........................................... 3
Safety Precautions ................................................... 4
Accessories .............................................................. 7
Accessories Supply ................................................. 7
Remote Control Batteries ........................................ 7
Connections .............................................................. 8
PC Input Terminals connection ................................ 9
SERIAL Terminals connection ............................... 10
AV connection (for TH-42PH10RK/S, TH-50PH10RK/S, 
TH-58PH10RK)
 ..................................................... 11
Power On / Off ......................................................... 12
Initial selections ..................................................... 13
Selecting the input signal ...................................... 13
Selecting the On-Screen Menu Language ............ 13
Basic Controls ........................................................ 14
On-Screen Menu Displays ..................................... 16
ASPECT Controls ................................................... 18
Adjusting Pos. / Size .............................................. 19
MULTI PIP ................................................................ 20
Advanced PIP .......................................................... 21
Picture Adjustments ............................................... 22
Advanced settings ................................................. 23
Sound Adjustment .................................................. 25
Mute ...................................................................... 25
Digital Zoom ............................................................ 26
PRESENT TIME Setup / Set up TIMER .................. 27
PRESENT TIME Setup .......................................... 27
Set up TIMER ........................................................ 28
Screensaver (For preventing image retention) .... 29
Setup of Screensaver Time ................................... 30
Reduces screen image retention ........................... 30
Side Panel Adjustment .......................................... 31Reduces power consumption ............................... 32
Customizing the Input labels ................................. 32
Setup for MULTI DISPLAY ...................................... 33
(For TH-42PS10RK/S)
How to Setup MULTI DISPLAY ............................. 33
How to set the display location number 
for each Plasma Display  ....................................... 34
(For TH-42PH10RK/S, TH-50PH10RK/S, TH-58PH10RK)
How to Setup MULTI DISPLAY ............................. 35
How to set the display location number 
for each Plasma Display  ....................................... 35
F (Seam hides video) Setting ................................ 37
ID Remote Control Function .................................. 37
Setup for Input Signals .......................................... 38
Component / RGB-in select ................................... 38
3D Y/C Filter .......................................................... 38
Colour system / Panasonic Auto ........................... 39
Cinema reality / P-NR ............................................ 39
Sync ...................................................................... 40
Refresh Rate (for TH-42PH10RK/S, TH-50PH10RK/S, 
TH-58PH10RK) ..................................................... 40
H-Freq. (kHz) / V-Freq. (Hz) .................................. 40
Options Adjustments ............................................. 41
Weekly Command Timer (for TH-42PH10RK/S, 
TH-50PH10RK/S, TH-58PH10RK) ........................ 48
Shipping condition ................................................. 50
Troubleshooting ..................................................... 51
VIDEO/PC input signals ......................................... 52
Command list of Weekly Command Timer ........... 53
Specifi cations ......................................................... 54
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Important Safety Notice
Trademark Credits
•  VGA is a trademark of International Business Machines Corporation.
•  Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple Computer, USA.
•  S-VGA is a registered trademark of the video Electronics Standard Association.
  Even if no special notation has been made of company or product trademarks, these trademarks have been 
fully respected.
Note:
Do not allow a still picture to be displayed for an extended period, as this can cause a permanent image retention 
to remain on the Plasma Display.
Examples of still pictures include logos, video games, computer images, teletext and images displayed in 4:3 
mode.WARNING
1)  To prevent damage which may result in fi re or shock hazard, do not expose this appliance to dripping 
or splashing.
  Do not place containers with water (fl ower vase, cups, cosmetics, etc.) above the set. (including on 
shelves above, etc.)
 No naked fl ame sources, such as lighted candles, should be placed on / above the set. 
2)  To prevent electric shock, do not remove cover. No user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualifi ed 
service personnel.
3)  Do not remove the earthing pin on the power plug. This apparatus is equipped with a three pin earthing-type 
power plug. This plug will only fi t an earthing-type power outlet. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to 
insert the plug into the outlet, contact an electrician.
  Do not defeat the purpose of the earthing plug.
4)  To prevent electric shock, ensure the earthing pin on the AC cord power plug is securely connected.
CAUTION
This appliance is intended for use in environments which are relatively free of electromagnetic fi elds.
Using this appliance near sources of strong electromagnetic fi elds or where electrical noise may overlap with the 
input signals could cause the picture and sound to wobble or cause interference such as noise to appear.
To avoid the possibility of harm to this appliance, keep it away from sources of strong electromagnetic fi elds.
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Safety Precautions
WARNING 
 Setup
This Plasma Display is for use only with the following optional accessories. Use with any other type of optional 
accessories may cause instability which could result in the possibility of injury.
(All of the following accessories are manufactured by Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.)
• Speakers ..................................................... TY-SP42P8W-K (TH-42PS10RK, TH-42PH10RK),
 TY-SP42P8W-S (TH-42PS10RS, TH-42PH10RS),
 TY-SP50P8W-K (TH-50PH10RK), 
 TY-SP50P8W-S (TH-50PH10RS), 
 TY-SP58P10WK (TH-58PH10RK)
• Pedestal ...................................................... TY-ST07-K (TH-42PS10RK, TH-42PH10RK, TH-50PH10RK), 
 TY-ST07-S (TH-42PS10RS, TH-42PH10RS, TH-50PH10RS), 
 TY-ST08-K (TH-42PS10RK, TH-42PH10RK, TH-50PH10RK), 
 TY-ST08-S (TH-42PS10RS, TH-42PH10RS, TH-50PH10RS), 
 TY-ST58-K (TH-58PH10RK)
• Mobile stand ................................................
TY-ST42PF3 (TH-42PS10RK/S, TH-42PH10RK/S, TH-50PH10RK/S), 
 TY-ST58PF10
• Wall-hanging bracket (vertical) .................... TY-WK42PV7
• Wall-hanging bracket (angled) .................... TY-WK42PR7
• Wall-hanging bracket (drawer type) ............ T
Y-WK42DR1 (TH-42PS10RK/S, TH-42PH10RK/S, TH-50PH10RK/S)
• Ceiling-hanging bracket .............................. TY-CE42PS7 (TH-42PS10RK/S, TH-42PH10RK/S, TH-50PH10RK/S)
• BNC Component Video Terminal Board ...... TY-42TM6A
• BNC Composite Video Terminal Board ....... TY-42TM6B
• BNC Dual Video Terminal Board ................. TY-FB9BD
• SCART Terminal Board ............................... TY-FB8SC
• RCA Component Video Terminal Board ...... TY-42TM6Z
• RCA Composite Video Terminal Board ....... TY-42TM6V
• RGB (Digital) Terminal Board ...................... TY-42TM6D
• RGB Active Through Terminal Board .......... TY-42TM6G
• PC Input Terminal Board ............................. TY-42TM6P
• 
Composite / Component Video Terminal Board ... TY-42TM6Y
• SDI Terminal Board ..................................... TY-FB7SD
• HD-SDI Terminal Board ............................... TY-FB9HD
• HDMI Terminal Board .................................. TY-FB8HM
• Ir Through Terminal Board .......................... TY-FB9RT
• U/V Tuner Board with Hospitality Port ......... TY-FB9TE (TH-50PH10RK/S, TH-58PH10RK)
• Set Up Loader ............................................. TY-RM09SL (TH-50PH10RK/S, TH-58PH10RK)
• AV Terminal  Box .......................................... TY-TB10AV
• Touch Panel ................................................ TY-TP42P8-S (TH-42PS10RK/S, TH-42PH10RK/S), 
 
TY-TP50P8-S (TH-50PH10RK/S), TY-TP50P10S (TH-50PH10RK/S), 
 TY-TP42P10S (TH-42PS10RK/S, TH-42PH10RK/S), 
 TY-TP58P10S (TH-58PH10RK)
• Anti  glare fi lter ............................................. TY-AR50P9W (TH-50PH10RK/S), 
 TY-AR42P9W (TH-42PS10RK/S, TH-42PH10RK/S), 
 TY-AR58P10W (TH-58PH10RK)
Always be sure to ask a qualifi ed technician to carry out set-up.
Small parts can present choking hazard if accidentally swallowed. Keep small parts away from young children. Discard 
unneeded small parts and other objects, including packaging materials and plastic bags/sheets to prevent them from 
being played with by young children, creating the potential risk of suffocation.
Do not place the Plasma Display on sloped or unstable surfaces.
•  The Plasma Display may fall off or tip over.
Do not place any objects on top of the Plasma Display.
•  If water is spills onto the Plasma Display or foreign objects get inside it, a short-circuit may occur which could result 
in fi re or electric shock. If any foreign objects get inside the Plasma Display, please consult your local Panasonic 
dealer.
Transport only in upright position!
• Transporting the unit with its display panel facing upright or downward may cause damage to the internal 
circuitry.
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Safety Precautions
Ventilation should not be impeded by covering the ventilation openings with items such as newspapers, table 
cloths and curtains.
For suffi cient ventilation;
If using the pedestal (optional accessory) for the Plasma Display, leave a space of at least 10 cm at the 
top, left and right, at least 6 cm at the bottom, and at least 7 cm at the rear. If using some other setting-up 
method, leave a space of at least 10 cm at the top, bottom, left and right, and at least 7 cm at the rear.
 When using the Plasma Display
The Plasma Display is designed to operate on 220 - 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz.
Do not cover the ventilation holes.
•  Doing so may cause the Plasma Display to overheat, which can cause fi re or damage to the Plasma Display.
Do not stick any foreign objects into the Plasma Display.
•  Do not insert any metal or fl ammable objects into the ventilations holes or drop them onto the Plasma Display, as 
doing so can cause fi re or electric shock.
Do not remove the cover or modify it in any way.
•  High voltages which can cause severe electric shocks are present inside the Plasma Display. For any inspection, 
adjustment and repair work, please contact your local Panasonic dealer.
Ensure that the mains plug is easily accessible.
Do not use any power supply cord other than that provided with this unit.
•  Doing so may cause fi re or electric shocks.
Securely insert the power supply plug as far as it will go.
• If the plug is not fully inserted, heat may be generated which could cause fi re. If the plug is damaged or the wall 
socket is loose, they shall not be used.
Do not handle the power supply plug with wet hands.
•  Doing so may cause electric shocks.
Do not do anything that may damage the power cable. When disconnecting the power cable, pull on the plug 
body, not the cable.
•  Do not damage the cable, make any modifi cations to it, place heavy objects on top of it, heat it, place it near any 
hot objects, twist it, bend it excessively or pull it. To do so may cause fi re and electric shock. If the power cable is 
damaged, have it repaired at your local Panasonic dealer.
If the Plasma Display is not going to be used for any prolonged length of time, unplug the power supply plug 
from the wall outlet.
 If problems occur during use
If a problem occurs (such as no picture or no sound), or if smoke or an abnormal odour starts to come out 
from the Plasma Display, immediately unplug the power supply plug from the wall outlet.
• If you continue to use the Plasma Display in this condition, fi re or electric shock could result. After checking that 
the smoke has stopped, contact your local Panasonic dealer so that the necessary repairs can be made. Repairing 
the Plasma Display yourself is extremely dangerous, and shall never be done.
If water or foreign objects get inside the Plasma Display, if the Plasma Display is dropped, or if the cabinet 
becomes damages, disconnect the power supply plug immediately.
•  A short circuit may occur, which could cause fi re. Contact your local Panasonic dealer for any repairs that need to 
be made.
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Safety Precautions
   CAUTION
 
 When using the Plasma Display 
Do not bring your hands, face or objects close to the ventilation holes of the Plasma Display.
•  Heated air comes out from the ventilation holes at the top of Plasma Display will be hot. Do not bring your hands 
or face, or objects which cannot withstand heat, close to this port, otherwise burns or deformation could result.
Be sure to disconnect all cables before moving the Plasma Display.
• If the Plasma Display is moved while some of the cables are still connected, the cables may become damaged, 
and fi re or electric shock could result.
Disconnect the power supply plug from the wall socket as a safety precaution before carrying out any 
cleaning.
•  Electric shocks can result if this is not done.
Clean the power cable regularly to prevent it becoming dusty.
•  If dust built up on the power cord plug, the resultant humidity can damage the insulation, which could result in fi re. 
Pull the power cord plug out from the wall outlet and wipe the mains lead with a dry cloth.
This Plasma Display radiates infrared rays, therefore it may affect other infrared communication equipment.
Install your infrared sensor in a place away from direct or refl ected light from your Plasma Display.
Cleaning and maintenance
The front of the display panel has been specially treated. Wipe the panel surface gently using only a cleaning 
cloth or a soft, lint-free cloth.
•  If the surface is particularly dirty, wipe with a soft, lint-free cloth which has been soaked in pure water or water in 
which neutral detergent has been diluted 100 times, and then wipe it evenly with a dry cloth of the same type until 
the surface is dry.
• Do not scratch or hit the surface of the panel with fi ngernails or other hard objects, otherwise the surface may 
become damaged. Furthermore, avoid contact with volatile substances such as insect sprays, solvents and thinner, 
otherwise the quality of the surface may be adversely affected.
If the cabinet becomes dirty, wipe it with a soft, dry cloth.
• If the cabinet is particularly dirty, soak the cloth in water to which a small amount of neutral detergent has been 
added and then wring the cloth dry. Use this cloth to wipe the cabinet, and then wipe it dry with a dry cloth.
•  Do not allow any detergent to come into direct contact with the surface of the Plasma Display. If water droplets get 
inside the unit, operating problems may result.
• Avoid contact with volatile substances such as insect sprays, solvents and thinner, otherwise the quality of the 
cabinet surface may be adversely affected or the coating may peel off. Furthermore, do not leave it for long periods 
in contact with articles made from rubber or PVC.
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Accessories
Power supply cord Fixing bands × 2Batteries for the Remote 
Control Transmitter
(2 × R6 (UM3) Size) Remote Control Transmitter
EUR7636090R Operating Instruction book
Accessories Supply
Check that you have the accessories and items shown
Remote Control Batteries
Requires two R6 batteries.
1. Pull and hold the hook, then open 
the battery cover.2. Insert batteries - note correct 
polarity ( + and -).3. Replace the cover.
Helpful Hint:
For frequent remote control users, replace old batteries with Alkaline 
batteries for longer life.
   Precaution on battery use
Incorrect installation can cause battery leakage and corrosion that will damage the remote control transmitter.
Disposal of batteries should be in an environment-friendly manner.
Observe the following precaution:
1. Batteries shall always be replaced as a pair. Always use new batteries when replacing the old set.
2. Do not combine a used battery with a new one.
3. Do not mix battery types (example: “Zinc Carbon” with “Alkaline”).
4. Do not attempt to charge, short-circuit, disassemble, heat or burn used batteries.
5. 
Battery replacement is necessary when remote control acts sporadically or stops operating the Plasma Display set.
“R6 (UM3)” size
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2 
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SERIAL  PC    IN 
AUDIO 
SLOT2 SLOT3 
VIDEO AUDIO R L AUDIO R L AV IN  B A S VIDEO 
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Connections
SPEAKERS 
Terminals (R)SPEAKERS 
Terminals (L) When connecting the speakers, be sure to use only the optional accessory speakers.
Refer to the speaker’s Installation Manual for details on speaker installation.
(Example: TH-42PH10RK)
AC cord connection 
(see page 12) Speakers (Optional accessories)
– Cable fi xing bands  Secure any excess cables with bands as required.
Pass the attached cable 
fi  xing band through the clip 
as shown in the fi gure.To secure cables connected to Terminals, wrap the cable fi xing band around them 
then pass the pointed end through the locking block, as shown in the fi gure.
While ensuring there is suffi  cient slack in cables to minimize stress (especially 
in the power cord), fi rmly bind all cables with the supplied fi xing band.
To tighten: To loosen:
Pull
Pull Push the catch
– AC cord fi xing
Notes: 
• 
On TH-42PH10RK/S, TH-50PH10RK/S and TH-58PH10RK, terminal board is installed in SLOT 1 at factory shipment.
•  On TH-42PS10EK/S, SLOT 1-3 are all empty at factory shipment.
Dual Video Terminals (equivalent 
of BNC Dual Video Terminal Board 
(TY-FB9BD)) (see page 11)From EXTERNAL 
monitor terminal on 
Computer (see page 9)From SERIAL Terminal 
on Computer
(see page 10)
Optional Terminal 
Board Insert Slot 
(covered)
Note:
Make sure that the AC cord is locked 
on both the left and right sides.Plug the AC cord into the display unit.
Plug the AC cord until it clicks.Unplug the AC cord
Unplug the AC cord 
pressing the two 
knobs.
Note:
When disconnecting the AC cord, be 
absolutely sure to disconnect the AC 
cord plug at the socket outlet fi rst.
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PC IN
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9 4 5
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Connections
Notes:
•  Due to space limitations, occasionally you may have trouble connecting Mini D-sub 15P cable with ferrite core to PC input 
Terminal.
•  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 lines.)
•  The display resolution is a maximum of 640 × 480 dots (TH-42PS10RK/S), 768 × 768 dots (TH-42PH10RK/S), 
1,024 × 768 dots (TH-50PH10RK/S, TH-58PH10RK) when the aspect mode is set to “4:3”, and 852 × 480 dots (TH-
42PS10RK/S), 1,024 × 768 dots (TH-42PH10RK/S), 1,366 × 768 dots (TH-50PH10RK/S, TH-58PH10RK) when the 
aspect mode is set to “16:9”. If the display resolution exceeds these maximums, it may not be possible to show fi ne 
detail with suffi cient clarity.
•  The PC input terminals are DDC2B-compatible. If the computer being connected 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 Mini 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 signals which are above or below the specifi ed 
frequency range.
•  Component Input is possible with the pin 1, 2, 3 of the Mini D-sub 15P Connector.
•  Change the “Component/RGB-in select” setting in the “Setup” menu to “Component” 
  (when Component connection) or “RGB” (when RGB signal connection). (see page 38)
Signal Names for Mini D-sub 15P Connector
Pin Layout for PC Input 
Terminal
PC Input Terminals connection
COMPUTER
Conversion adapter 
(if necessary)
Mini D-sub 15p
RGB
PC cable
Stereo plug Audio
Connect a cable which matches
the audio output terminal on the computer.
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)9NC (not connected)14VD
5GND (Ground)10GND (Ground)15SCL
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SERIAL
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SERIAL Terminals connection
Notes:
•  Use the RS-232C cable to connect the computer to the Plasma Display.
•  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 specifi 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 satisfi es 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.
Connections
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.
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.
•  SL1A, SL1B, SL2A and SL2B of Command IMS are 
available only when a dual input terminal board is 
attached.With the power off, this display responds to PON command 
only. COMPUTER
RS-232C Straight cable
D-sub 9p
Start
(02h)3-character
command (3 bytes)Colon Parameter(s)
(1 - 5 bytes)End
(03h) STX C1 C2 C3 P1 P2 P3 P4:P5ETX Signal level RS-232C compliant
Synchronization method Asynchronous
Baud rate 9600 bps
Parity None
Character length 8 bits
Stop bit 1 bit
Flow control -RS-232C Conversion cable
D-sub 9-pin female Details
2R X D
3T X D
5GND
4 • 6Non use
7
8Shorted
1 • 9NC
Command Parameter Control details
PON None Power ON
POF None Power OFF
AVL ** Volume 00 - 63
AMT0 Audio MUTE OFF
1 Audio MUTE ON
IMS None
SL1
SL2
SL3
PC1
SL1A
SL1B
SL2A
SL2BInput select (toggle)
Slot1 input
Slot2 input
Slot3 input
PC input
Slot1 input (INPUT1A)
Slot1 input (INPUT1B)
Slot2 input (INPUT2A)
Slot2 input (INPUT2B)
DAM None
NORM
ZOOM
FULL
JUST
SELFScreen mode select (toggle)
NORMAL (4 : 3)
ZOOM
FULL
JUST
Panasonic AUTO
Communication parameters
Command
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