Panasonic Th 42ph9es Operating Instructions

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Options Adjustments
Item Effect Adjustments
Initial VOL 
level
Off On
Press  button to adjust the volume when TV 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...

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.
2/3Options
OffOffOff
Off
0
Remote ID
Serial ID ID select Button lock
Remocon User level
Item Effect...

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Shipping condition
This function allows you to reset the unit to the factory setting.
1
2
3
4
1/2
Signal
PC
Off
Standby saveOff
Power managementOff
Auto power offOff
OSD LanguageEnglish (
UK) Component/RGB-in select
RGB
Input label
Power save
Setup
Press to display the Setup menu.
Press to select “OSD Language”.
Press and hold till the SHIPPING menu is 
displayed.
Press to select “YES”.
Press to confi rm.
SHIPPINGYES
[from the unit]
1  Press the MENU button till the Setup menu is displayed.
2  Press...

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Troubleshooting
Before you call for service, determine the symptoms and make a few simple checks as shown below.
Symptoms
Checks
Picture Sound
InterferenceNoisy SoundElectrical Appliances
Cars / Motorcycles
Fluorescent light
Normal PictureNo SoundVolume
(Check whether the mute function has been activated on the remote control.)
No PictureNo SoundNot plugged into AC outlet
Not switched on
Picture and Brightness/Volume setting
(Check by pressing the power switch or stand-by button on the remote...

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VIDEO/PC input signals
VIDEO input
Signal nameHorizontal Vertical
frequency(kHz) frequency(Hz)
1 NTSC 15.73 59.94
2 PAL 15.63 50.00
3 PAL60 15.73 59.94
4 SECAM 15.63 50.00
5 Modifi ed NTSC 15.73 59.94
Applicable input signals for Mini D-sub 15P (Component) / Mini D-sub 15P (RGB) (∗ Mark)
Signal nameHorizontal
frequency (kHz)Vertical
frequency (Hz)Mini D-sub 15P 
(Component)Mini D-sub 15P 
(RGB)
1 525 (480) / 60i 15.73 59.94
∗∗
2 525 (480) / 60p 31.47 59.94∗
∗1
3 625 (575) / 50i 15.63 50.00
∗∗
4 625...

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Specifi cations
TH-42PS9EK/S
Power Source 220 - 240  V AC, 50/60 Hz
Power Consumption
Power on 280 W
Stand-by condition Save off 0.8 W, Save on 0.6 W
Power off condition 0.2 W
Plasma Display panelDrive method : AC type
42-inch, 16:9 aspect ratio
Contrast Ratio Max 10000:1
Screen size920 mm (W) × 518 mm (H) 
× 1,056 mm (diagonal)
(No.of pixels) 408,960 (852 (W) × 480 (H))
[2,556 × 480 dots]
Operating condition
Temperature 0 °C - 40 °C
Humidity 20 % - 80 %
Applicable signals
Colour System NTSC, PAL,...

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TH-42PH9EK/S TH-50PH9EK/S
Power Source 220  - 240  V AC, 50/60 Hz
Power Consumption
Power on 330 W 440 W
Stand-by condition Save off 0.8 W, Save on 0.6 W Save off 0.7 W, Save on 0.5 W
Power off condition 0.2 W 0.3 W
Plasma Display panelDrive method : AC type
42-inch, 16:9 aspect ratioDrive method : AC type
50-inch, 16:9 aspect ratio
Contrast Ratio Max 10000:1
Screen size920 mm (W) × 518 mm (H) 
× 1,056 mm (diagonal)1,106 mm (W) × 622 mm (H) 
× 1,269 mm (diagonal)
(No.of pixels) 786,432 (1,024 (W) ×...

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Customer’s Record
The model number and serial number of this product can be found on its r\
ear panel. You should note this serial 
number in the space provided below and retain this book, plus your purch\
ase receipt, as a permanent record 
of your purchase to aid in identifi cation in the event of theft or loss, and for Warranty...