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 
level
Off On
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.
INPUT lockOff  PC  INPUT1  INPUT2  INPUT3
Locks the input switch operation.
Notes:
• Only the adjusted signal is displayed (see page 13).
• Signal can be displayed when the Terminal board is installed.
• 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.
Studio W/B
Off On
Off:  Nullify all the settings adjusted.
On:  Sets the colour temperature for TV studio.
Note:  Valid only when the low is set as colour temperature on screen adjustment.
Advanced PIP
Off On
Off:  Sets normal two screen display mode (see page 20).
On:  Sets Advanced PIP mode (see page 21).
Notes:
• When “INPUT lock” is “On”, you cannot use all the two screen display functions.
• 
,  buttons are unavailable during Advanced PIP mode operation.
Display size
Off On
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 display.
       Off       On
   
Notes:
• This setting is valid only when the input signals are as follows; 525i, 525p, 625i, 625p, 750/60p, 
750/50p, 1125/60i, 1125/50i, 1125/24sF, 1125/25p, 1125/24p, 1125/30p, 1250/50i (Component 
Video, RGB, DVI, SDI, HDMI)
• This setting is invalid when two screen display, digital zoom or Multi screen is selected.
• When Display size is set to “On”, Pos. /Size adjustment cannot be used. 
• 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
 
						

							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 Adjustments
Button lockOff  MENU&ENTER  On 
Off:  All the buttons at the bottom of the main unit can be used.
MENU & ENTER:
  Locks 
MENU and ENTER/ buttons on bottom face of main unit.
On:  Locks all the button on bottom face of main unit.
Remocon 
User levelOff  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 , , buttons on the remote control.
User3: Locks all the buttons on remote control.
ID selectSets panel ID number when panel is used in “Remote ID” or “Serial ID”.
Set value range: 0 - 100
(Standard value: 0)
Remote ID
Off On
Off:  Disables ID remote control functions. You can use normal remote control operations.
On:  Enable ID remote control functions.
Serial ID
Off On
Sets the panel ID Control.
Off:  Disables external control by the ID.
On:  Enables the external control by the ID.
Item Effect Adjustments
Slot PowerOff  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 standby 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.
V.Installation
Off On
Off:  Sets fan to the horizontal installation mode.
On:  Sets fan to the vertical installation mode.
Notes:
• This functions when display is turned on.
• This mode is available for TH-42PH9EK/S, TH-50PH9EK/S.
• Vertical installation is available for TH-42PS9EK/S without this mode setting.
• Turn up the power switch for the upward direction when you set Display vertically.
Rotate
Off On
Off:  Does not rotate the image.
On:  Rotates the image 180 degrees.
Serial Slot 
SelectSlot1  Slot2   Slot3
Selects the slot which communicates serial.
Note:  The setting of an external command can be set only from the fi xed serial terminal (see page 
10).
3/3Options
Off
Off
Off V. lnstallation
Rotate
Slot1 Serial Slot Select Slot power
42Options Adjustments
 
						

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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 the Volume Up“+” or Down“–” button to select “OSD Language”.
3  Press and hold the ENTER button till the SHIPPING menu is displayed.
4  Press the Volume Up“+” or Down“–” button to select “YES”.
5  Press the ENTER button.
Note:
Press the R button to return to Setup menu when SHIPPING menu is displayed.
 
						

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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 control.)
No PictureNormal SoundIf a signal with a non-applicable colour system format, or frequency is input, only 
the input terminal indication is displayed.
 
No ColourNormal SoundColour controls set at minimum level
(see page 22, 23)
Colour system (see page 38)
No remote control operations can be performed. Check whether the batteries have discharged completely and, if they have not, 
whether they were inserted properly.
Check whether the remote control sensor is exposed to an outdoor light or a 
strong fl uorescent light.
Check whether the remote control designed specifi cally for use with the unit is 
being used. (The unit cannot be operated by any other remote control.)
A cracking sound is sometimes heard from the unit.
If there is nothing wrong with the picture or sound, this is the sound of the cabinet 
undergoing very slight contractions in response to changes in the room temperature. 
There are no adverse effects on the performance or other aspects.
The top or bottom of the picture on the screen is cut 
off when I use the zoom function.Adjust the position of the picture on the screen.
Areas at the top and bottom of the screen where 
the image is missing appear when I use the zoom 
function.When using a video software program (such as a cinema size program) with a 
screen wider than one in the 16:9 mode, blank areas separate from the images 
are formed at the top and bottom of the screen.
I can hear sounds coming from inside the unit. When the power is turned on, a sound of the display panel being driven may be 
heard: This is normal and not indicative of malfunctioning.
This Plasma Display uses special image processing. Hence a slight time lag may occur between image and audio, depending on the 
type of input signal. However, this is not a malfunction.
Plasma Display panel
Symptoms Check
The screen darkens slightly 
when bright pictures with minimal 
movements are shown.The screen will darken slightly when photos, still images of a computer or other pictures with minimal 
movements are shown for an extended period. This is done to reduce after-image on the screen and 
the shortening of the screen’s service life: It is normal and not indicative of malfunctioning.
It takes a while for the picture 
to appear.The unit digitally processes the various signals in order to reproduce esthetically pleasing images. As 
such, it sometimes takes a few moments for the picture to appear when the power has been turned 
on, when the input has been switched or when the images for the main picture and sub picture on 
the two screens are swapped.
The edges of the images 
fl icker.Due to the characteristics of the system used to drive the panel, the edges may appear to fl icker  in 
the fast-moving parts of the images: This is normal and not indicative of malfunctioning.
The brightness on both sides of 
images in the 4:3 mode changes.When viewing the side panels at the “High” or “Mid” setting, the brightness on both sides may change 
depending on the kind of program shown: This is normal and not indicative of malfunctioning.
Some parts of the screen do 
not light up.The plasma display panel is manufactured using an extremely high level of precision technology, 
however, sometimes some parts of the screen may be missing picture elements or have luminous 
spots. This is not a malfunction.
After-images appearDo not allow a still picture to be displayed for an extended period, as this can cause a permanent 
after-image to remain on the Plasma Display.
Examples of still pictures include logos, video games, computer images, teletext and images displayed 
in 4:3 mode.
Note:
The permanent after-image on the Plasma Display resulting from fi xed image use is not an operating 
defect and as such is not covered by the Warranty.
This product is not designed to display fi xed images for extended periods of time.
[for TH-42PH9EK/S, 
TH-50PH9EK/S]
Whirring sounds can be heard 
from the display unit.The display unit is fi tted with a cooling fan to dissipate heat generated during normal use. The whirring 
sound is caused by rotation of the fan and is not a malfunction.
 
						

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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 (575) / 50p 31.25 50.00∗∗
5 750 (720) / 60p 45.00 60.00∗∗
6 750 (720) / 50p 37.50 50.00∗∗
7 1,125 (1,080) / 60i 33.75 60.00∗∗
8 1,125 (1,080) / 50i 28.13 50.00∗∗
9 1,125 (1,080) / 24p 27.00 24.00∗∗
10 1,125 (1,080) / 24sF 27.00 47.92∗∗
11 1,125 (1,080) / 25p 28.13 25.00∗∗
12 1,125 (1,080) / 30p 33.75 30.00∗∗
13 1,250 (1,080) / 50i 31.25 50.00∗∗
14 640 × 400 @70 Hz 31.46 70.07∗
15 640 × 480 @60 Hz 31.47 59.94∗2
16 640 × 480 @72 Hz 37.86 72.81
∗
17 640 × 480 @75 Hz 37.50 75.00∗
18 640 × 480 @85 Hz 43.27 85.01∗
19 852 × 480 @60 Hz 31.47 59.94∗2
20 800 × 600 @56 Hz 35.16 56.25
∗
21 800 × 600 @60 Hz 37.88 60.32∗
22 800 × 600 @72 Hz 48.08 72.19∗
23 800 × 600 @75 Hz 46.88 75.00∗
24 800 × 600 @85 Hz 53.67 85.06∗
25 1,024 × 768 @60 Hz 48.36 60.00∗
26 1,024 × 768 @70 Hz 56.48 70.07∗
27 1,024 × 768 @75 Hz 60.02 75.03∗
28 1,024 × 768 @85 Hz 68.68 85.00∗
29 1,152 × 864 @75 Hz 67.50 75.00∗
30 1,280 × 960 @60 Hz 60.00 60.00∗
31 1,280 × 960 @85 Hz 85.94 85.00∗
32 1,280 × 1,024 @60 Hz 63.98 60.02∗
33 1,280 × 1,024 @75 Hz 79.98 75.03∗
34 1,280 × 1,024 @85 Hz 91.15 85.02∗
35 1,600 × 1,200 @60 Hz 75.00 60.00∗
36  1,600 × 1,200 @65 Hz 81.25 65.00∗
37 1,066 × 600 @60 Hz 37.88 60.32∗
38 1,366 × 768 @60 Hz 48.36 60.00∗
39 Macintosh13” (640 × 480) 35.00 66.67∗
40 Macintosh16” (832 × 624) 49.72 74.54∗
41 Macintosh21” (1,152 × 870) 68.68 75.06∗
∗
1: When selected the RGB format and 525p signal input to the Mini D-sub 15P terminal, it is recognized as VGA 60Hz signal.
∗2: When inputted VGA 60Hz format signal from the other than Mini D-sub 15P terminal, it is recognized as 525p signal.
Note: Signals without above specifi cation may not be displayed properly.
 
						

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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, PAL60, SECAM, Modifi ed NTSC
Scanning format 525 (480) / 60i · 60p, 625 (575) / 50i · 50p, 750 (720) / 60p · 50p, 1125 (1080) / 60i · 50i · 24p · 
25p · 30p · 24sF ···· SMPTE274M, 1250 (1080) / 50i 
PC signals VGA
SVGA, XGA, SXGA, UXGA  ···· (compressed)
Horizontal scanning frequency 15 - 110 kHz
Vertical scanning frequency 48 - 120 Hz
Connection terminals
AV VIDEO IN (BNC)
S VIDEO IN (MINI DIN 4PIN)
AUDIO IN (RCA PIN JACK × 4)1.0 Vp-p (75 Ω or high impedance)
Y: 1 Vp-p (75 Ω), C: 0.286 Vp-p (75 Ω)
0.5 Vrms
PC (HIGH-DENSITY MINI D-SUB 15PIN)
B/P
B/CB:
R/P
R/CR:
HD/VD:
VBS (use HD port)
AUDIO IN (M3 JACK)Y or G with/sync 1.0 Vp-p (75 Ω)
Y or G without/sync 0.7 Vp-p (75 Ω)
0.7 Vp-p (75 Ω)
0.7 Vp-p (75 Ω)
1.0 - 5.0 Vp-p (high impedance)
with/picture 1.0 Vp-p (high impedance)
without/picture 0.3 Vp-p (high impedance)
0.5 Vrms
SERIAL EXTERNAL CONTROL TERMINAL (D-SUB 9PIN)    RS-232C COMPATIBLE
SPEAKERS (6 Ω) 16W [8 W + 8 W] (10 % THD)
Accessories Supplied
Remote Control TransmitterEUR7636090R
Batteries 2 × R6 Size
Fixing bands (TMME203 or TMME187) × 2
Dimensions (W × H × D)1,020 mm × 610 mm × 89 mm 
Mass (weight)
main unit only approx. 26.0 kg net
with speakers approx. 30.0kg
Notes:
•  Design and specifi cations are subject to change without notice. Mass and dimensions shown are approximate.
•  This equipment complies with the EMC standards listed below.
  EN55022, EN55024, EN61000-3-2, EN61000-3-3.
 
						

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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) × 768 (H))
[3,072 × 768 dots]1,049,088 (1,366 (W) × 768 (H))
[4,098 × 768 dots]
Operating condition
Temperature 0 °C - 40 °C
Humidity 20 % - 80 %
Applicable signals
Colour System NTSC, PAL, PAL60, SECAM, Modifi ed NTSC
Scanning format 525 (480) / 60i · 60p, 625 (575) / 50i · 50p, 750 (720) / 60p · 50p, 1125 (1080) / 60i · 50i · 24p · 
25p · 30p · 24sF ···· SMPTE274M, 1250 (1080) / 50i 
PC signals VGA, SVGA, XGA, 
SXGA, UXGA  ···· (compressed)
Horizontal scanning frequency 15 - 110 kHz
Vertical scanning frequency 48 - 120 Hz
Connection terminals
AV VIDEO IN (BNC)
S VIDEO IN (MINI DIN 4PIN)
AUDIO IN (RCA PIN JACK × 4)1.0 Vp-p (75 Ω or high impedance)
Y: 1 Vp-p (75 Ω), C: 0.286 Vp-p (75 Ω)
0.5 Vrms
PC (HIGH-DENSITY MINI D-SUB 15PIN)
B/P
B/CB:
R/P
R/CR:
HD/VD:
VBS (use HD port)
AUDIO IN (M3 JACK)Y or G with/sync 1.0 Vp-p (75 Ω)
Y or G without/sync 0.7 Vp-p (75 Ω)
0.7 Vp-p (75 Ω)
0.7 Vp-p (75 Ω)
1.0 - 5.0 Vp-p (high impedance)
with/picture 1.0 Vp-p (high impedance)
without/picture 0.3 Vp-p (high impedance)
0.5 Vrms
SERIAL EXTERNAL CONTROL TERMINAL (D-SUB 9PIN)    RS-232C COMPATIBLE
SPEAKERS (6 Ω) 16W [8 W + 8 W] (10 % THD)
Accessories Supplied
Remote Control TransmitterEUR7636090R
Batteries 2 × R6 Size
Fixing bands (TMME203 or TMME187) × 2
Dimensions (W × H × D)1,020 mm × 610 mm × 89 mm 1,210 mm × 724 mm × 95 mm
Mass (weight)
main unit only approx. 27.0 kg net approx. 37.0 kg net
with speakers approx. 31.0 kg approx. 41.0 kg
Notes:
•  Design and specifi cations are subject to change without notice. Mass and dimensions shown are approximate.
•  This equipment complies with the EMC standards listed below.
  EN55022, EN55024, EN61000-3-2, EN61000-3-3.
Specifi cations
 
						

							
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