Panasonic Th 42ph9es Operating Instructions

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Advanced PIP
1
2
3
5Press to display the Setup menu.
Press to select “OSD Language”.
Press and hold until the Options menu is displayed.
Press to select Advanced PIP.
Press to adjust the menu.
Off : Sets normal two screen display mode
        (see page 20).
On : Sets Advanced PIP mode.
Press to confi rm.
Press to exit from 
Options menu.
Press repeatedly.
Each time pressing this button main picture and sub picture 
will be displayed as above.
4
6
One screen  Advanced PIP
Main screen Sub screen
Notes:
•  Advanced PIP corresponding signal
•  Sound output is from the picture which is selected in Audio Out (PIP) (See page 24).
•  In 2 screen display, the same input mode cannot be selected for the main picture and sub picture.
•  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 2-picture display mode.
•  Due to the small dimensions of the sub pictures, these sub pictures cannot be shown in detail.
• 
Computer screen picture is displayed in a simplifi ed format, and it may not be possible to discern details on them satisfactorily.
•  Following combinations of two analog signals cannot be displayed simultaneously;
  Component - Component, Component - PC (RGB), PC (RGB) - Component, PC (RGB) - PC (RGB)
•  Refer to each boards operating instruction for DVI, SDI, HDMIs corresponding signals.
1/3Options
Off-timer function
INPUT lock
Studio W/B
Advanced PIP
Display size Initial VOL level
Maximum VOL level Initial INPUT Onscreen display
Off
Off
Off
Off Enable
On
Off
0
Off Off
0
Sub screen Main screen
NTSC, PAL, SECAM (tuner, video)
525i, 525p, 625i, 625p, 750/60p, 750/50p, 1125/60i, 1125/50i, 
1250/50i (Component Video, RGB, DVI, SDI, HDMI)640x480@60Hz, 852x480@60Hz, 1024x768@60Hz, 
1366x768@60Hz (RGB, DVI, HDMI)
1280x768@60Hz (DVI)
Note:
To use 
, , ,  buttons for the screen operations, follow the procedures in the previous page.
7
(When Advanced PIP is On)
 
						

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1/2Picture
NormalNormaliseNormal
25
0
0
0
3 Brightness
Sharpness Picture Mode
Colour Contrast
Tint
2/2Picture
Advanced settings White balance
Colour ManagementNormal
Off
On
Picture Adjustments
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.
Advanced settings On
Enables fine picture adjustment at a 
professional level (see next page).
Advanced settings Off
Displays images with settings of the 
Picture menu.Press to select “On”.
Press to enter 
Advanced settings .
Advanced settings
NormalNormalise
0
0
0
0
0
0
2.2
Off W/B Low B Black extension
W/B High B
W/B Low R
AGC Gamma Input level
W/B High R
Press “  ” or “  
  ” button to switch between modes.
While the “Picture” menu is displayed, if either the N button on the remote control is pressed at any time or the 
ACTION (  ) button is pressed during “Normalise”, then all adjustment values are returned to the factory settings.
Helpful Hint (  
 / Normalise 
 Normalisation)
Normal Cool Warm
Press “ ” or “   ” button to switch between modes.
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.
Note:
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)Normal
Cinema Dynamic
Colour Management On
Enables vivid colour adjustment automatically.
 
						

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Picture Adjustments
Notes:
•  “Colour” and “Tint” settings cannot be 
adjusted for “RGB/PC” and “Digital” 
input signal.
• You can change the level of each 
function (Contrast, Brightness, Colour, 
Tint, Sharpness) for each Picture 
Mode.
• The setting details for normal, 
dynamic and cinema respectively 
are memorized separately for each 
input terminal.
• The “Tint” setting can be adjusted 
for NTSC signal only during “AV
(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 values are returned to the factory settings.
Helpful Hint (  
 / Normalise 
 Normalisation)
Item Effect Adjustments
Contrast
 
Less MoreSelects the proper brightness and 
density for the room.
Brightness
 
Darker Brighter
Adjusts for easier viewing of dark 
pictures such as night scenes and 
black hair.
Colour
Less MoreAdjusts colour saturation.
Tint
Reddish GreenishAdjusts for nice skin colour.
Sharpness
Less MoreAdjusts picture sharpness.
Item Effect Details
Black
extension
Less More
Adjusts the dark shades of the image in gradation.
Input level
Less More
Adjustment of parts which are extremely bright and hard to see.
(This cannot be adjusted when the input signal is Digital.)
W/B High 
R
Less MoreAdjusts the white balance for light red areas.
W/B High 
B
Less MoreAdjusts the white balance for light blue areas.
W/B Low R
Less MoreAdjusts the white balance for dark red areas.
W/B Low B
Less MoreAdjusts the white balance for dark blue areas.
Gamma
Down UpS Curve    2.0    2.2    2.5
AGC
Off OnIncreases the brightness of dark signal automatically.
Notes:
•  Carry out “W/B” adjustment as follows.
1. Adjust the white balance of the bright sections using the “W/B High R” and “W/B High B” settings.
2. Adjust the white balance of the dark sections using the “W/B Low R” 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.
 
						

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Sound Adjustment
1
Press to display the Sound menu.
Press to select the menu to adjust.
Select the desired level by listening to the sound.
Mute
Useful when answering the phone or receiving unexpected visitors.
Press to mute the sound.
Press again to reactivate sound. Sound is also reactivated when power is turned off 
or volume level is changed. Notes:
•  Press the SURROUND button to directly turn the surround effect On and Off. (see page 14)
•  Bass, Mid, Treble and Surround settings are memorized separately for each Sound Mode.
2Select to adjust each item.
While the “Sound” menu is displayed, if either the N button on the remote control is pressed at any time or the 
ACTION (  ) button is pressed during “Normalise”, then all adjustment values are returned to the factory settings.
Helpful Hint (  
 / Normalise 
 Normalisation)
Sound
NormalNormaliseNormal
0
0
0
Off
Treble0
Mid Sound Mode
BalanceBass
Surround
Main Audio Out (PIP)
Accentuates sharp 
sound. Emits the original sound.
Normal
DynamicBass
Adjusts low pitch sounds
Mid
Adjusts normal sounds
Treble
Adjusts high pitch sounds
Balance
Adjusts left and right volumes
Surround
Select On or Off
Musical note  is displayed on right side of the audio output screen label.Selects PIP frame 
sound. Selects main
picture sound.
Main
Sub
AB
INPUT1PC
AB
INPUT1PC(When PIP frame 
sound is chosen.) (When main picture 
sound is chosen.)
Attenuates human voice.Clear
 
						

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Digital Zoom
1
3 2
4
This displays an enlargement of the designated part of the displayed image. 
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 magnifi cation required for the enlarged display.
Each time this is pressed, the magnifi 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.VOL button
MUTE button
SURROUND button
OFF TIMER button 
2
Exit
1
× 1× 2× 3× 4
1
Exit
Notes:
•  When power goes OFF (including “Off Timer” operation), Digital Zoom terminates.
•  The Digital Zoom function cannot be selected while in the following operation state:
  “Multi-viewer” (Picture in Picture, Picture out Picture, Picture and Picture) operation. (see page 20)
•  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
INPUT MENU ENTER/+/ VOL-/
 
						

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PRESENT TIME Setup / Set up TIMER
The timer can switch the Plasma Display On or Off.
Before attempting Timer Set, confi rm the PRESENT TIME and adjust if necessary. 
Then set POWER ON Time / POWER OFF Time.
Press to display the Setup menu.
Press to select Set up TIMER or PRESENT TIME Setup.
Press to display the Set up TIMER screen or 
PRESENT TIME Setup screen. 
1
2
Display the PRESENT TIME Setup screen.
To setup PRESENT TIME, follow the procedure described below.
PRESENT TIME Setup
1
2
Press to select PRESENT TIME.
Press to setup PRESENT TIME.
   button: Forward
   button: Back
Notes:
• Pressing “  ” or “  ” button once changes PRESENT TIME 1minute.
• Pressing “  ” or “  ” button continuously changes PRESENT TIME by 15 minutes. 
Press to select Set.
Press to store PRESENT TIME Setup.
Note:
Set cannot be selected unless PRESENT TIME is set.
Press to exit from PRESENT TIME Setup.
1/2
PC
Off
Standby save
Off
Power management
Off
Auto power off
Off
OSD LanguageEnglish (
UK) Component/RGB-in select
RGB
Input labelSignal
Power save
Setup
2/2Setup
Screensaver
MULTI DISPLAY Setup
Set up TIMER
PRESENT TIME Setup
PRESENT  TIME Setup
PRESENT  TIME    99:99
Set
PRESENT  TIME99:99
PRESENT  TIME Setup
PRESENT  TIME    99:99
Set
PRESENT  TIME99:99
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PRESENT TIME Setup / Set up TIMER
Set up TIMER
Press to select 
POWER ON Time / POWER OFF Time.
Press to setup 
POWER ON Time / POWER OFF Time.
   button: Forward
   button: Back
Notes:
• Pressing “  ” or “  ” button once changes POWER ON Time / POWER OFF Time 
1minute.
• Pressing “  ” or “  ” button continuously changes POWER ON Time / POWER OFF 
Time by 15 minutes.
Press to select POWER ON Function/POWER 
OFF Function.
Press to select On.
Press twice to exit from Setup. 1
2
3
Note:
Timer function will not work unless “PRESENT TIME” is set.  Display the Set up TIMER screen.
Set up TIMER
POWER OFF Function
POWER OFF Time POWER ON Time POWER ON FunctionOff
0:00
Off
0:00 PRESENT  TIME    99:99
Set up TIMER
POWER OFF Function
POWER OFF Time POWER ON Time POWER ON FunctionOff
0:00
Off
0:00 PRESENT  TIME    99:99
 
						

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Screensaver (For preventing after-images)
Do not display a still picture, especially in 4:3 mode, for any length of time.
If the display must remain on, a Screensaver should be used.
2/2 Setup 
Screensaver 
MULTI DISPLAY Setup 
Set up TIMER
PRESENT TIME Setup 
Screensaver
Start
Function
Mode
Side panel
Wobbling
Peak limit Finish Time Start TimeWhite bar scroll
Off
6:15
12:30
High
Off
Off PRESENT  TIME    99:99
Screensaver
Start
Function
Mode
Side panel
Wobbling
Peak limit Finish Time Start TimeWhite bar scroll
Off
6:15
12:30
High
Off
Off PRESENT  TIME    99:99
Screensaver
Start
Function
Mode
Side panel
Wobbling
Peak limit Finish Time Start TimeWhite bar scroll
On
6:15
12:30
High
Off
Off PRESENT  TIME    99:99
Reversal / Scroll selection
2
3 1
4
Press to display the Setup menu.
Press to select Screensaver.
Press to display Screensaver screen.
Press to select Function.
Press to select the desired function.
White bar scroll   Image Reversal 
White bar scroll : The white bar will scroll from left to right.
Image Reversal : Negative image will be displayed on the screen.
Mode selection
Start setting
5
When the Mode is set to On, press to select 
Start.
Press to start Screensaver.
The menu screen will disappear and the Screensaver will be activated. To stop the 
Screensaver under On, press the R button. 
Press to select Mode.
Press to select each mode items.
Off
Interval  : Operates when Periodic Time and Operating Time are setup 
and those times arrive.
Time Designation : Operates when Start Time and Finish Time are setup and 
those times arrive.
On  : Operates when Start is selected and the ACTION (  ) button 
is pressed.
 
						

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Screensaver (For preventing after-images) 
Setup of Screensaver Time
After selecting Time Designation or Interval, the relevant Time Setup will become available for selection and the 
Operating Time may be set. (Time cannot be set when “Mode” is “On” or “Off”.)
Press to select Start Time / Finish Time 
(When Time Designation is selected).
Press to select Periodic Time / Operating Time 
(When Interval is selected).
Press to setup.
   button: Forward
   button: Back
Note: Timer function will not work unless “PRESENT TIME” is set.  Notes:
•  Pressing “ ” or “ ” button once changes the Time 1minute.
  [However, switching occurs every 15 minutes when Periodic Time is selected.]
•  Pressing “ ” or “ ” button continuously changes the Time by 15 minutes. 
Reduces screen after-image
These functions prevent the occurrence of an “after image” on the display when turned ON.
Wobbling:  Automatically shifts the display image at a dot level pitch (therefore unnoticeable to the eye) to prevent 
after image of sharper contour of image.
  On1: Shifts the image over time.
  On2: Shifts the image depending on screen-detection.
Peak limit: Suppresses image contrast (peak brightness).
 
Note: When a still picture is viewed for an extended time, the screen may become slightly darker. (see page 44)
Press to select “Screensaver”.
Press to display Screensaver menu.
Press to select “Wobbling” or “Peak limit”.
Press to select “On1”, ”On2” or ”Off” (Wobbling).
  “On” or “Off” (Peak limit).2
3 1
Press to display the Setup menu.
Screensaver
Start
Function
Mode
Side panel
Wobbling
Peak limit Finish Time Start TimeWhite bar scroll
Off
6:15
12:30
High
Off
Off PRESENT  TIME    99:99
Screensaver
Start
Function
Mode
Side panel
Wobbling
Peak limit Operating Time Periodic TimeWhite bar scroll
Interval
6:15
12:30
High
Off
Off PRESENT  TIME    99:99
Screensaver
Start
Function
Mode
Side panel
Wobbling
Peak limit Finish Time Start TimeWhite bar scroll
Time Designation
6:15
12:30
High
Off
Off PRESENT  TIME    99:99
Screensaver
Start
Function
Mode
Side panel
Wobbling
Peak limit Finish Time Start TimeWhite bar scroll
Time Designation
6:15
12:30
High
Off
Off PRESENT  TIME    99:99
Screensaver
Start
Function
Mode
Side panel
Wobbling
Peak limit Operating Time Periodic TimeWhite bar scroll
Interval
6:15
12:30
High
Off
Off PRESENT  TIME    99:99
Screensaver
Start
Function
Mode
Side panel
Wobbling
Peak limit Finish Time Start TimeWhite bar scroll
Time Designation
0:00
0:00
High
Off
Off PRESENT  TIME    99:99
Screensaver
Start
Function
Mode
Side panel
Wobbling
Peak limit Operating Time Periodic TimeWhite bar scroll
Interval
0:00
0:00
High
Off
Off PRESENT  TIME    99:99
2/2 Setup 
Screensaver 
MULTI DISPLAY Setup 
Set up TIMER
PRESENT TIME Setup 
Screensaver
Start
Function
Mode
Side panel
Wobbling
Peak limit Finish Time Start TimeWhite bar scroll
Off
6:15
12:30
High
Off
Off PRESENT  TIME    99:99
 
						

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Screensaver (For preventing after-images)
Side Panel Adjustment
1
Press to select Side panel.
Press to select Off, Low, Mid, High.
Press to exit from Screensaver.
2
Do not display a picture in 4:3 mode for an extended period, 
as this can cause an after-image to remain on the side panels 
either side of the display fi eld.
To reduce the risk of such an after-image, illuminate the side 
panels.
Display the Screensaver screen.
(Refer to the previous page, operation guide steps 1 and 2)
Notes: 
•  To reduce the occurrence of after-images, set the Side panel to High.
•  The side panels may fl ash (alternate black / white) depending on the picture being shown on the screen. Using 
Cinema mode will reduce such fl ashing.side panel
4:3
 Screen Display
after-images
AB
Picture out Picture Picture and PictureNon picture area
This function may be applicable to the non-picture area.
Screensaver
Start
Function
Mode
Side panel
Wobbling
Peak limit Finish Time Start TimeWhite bar scroll
Off
6:15
12:30
High
Off
Off PRESENT  TIME    99:99
Off Mid HighLow