Panasonic TH42PH20U - 42" PLASMA TV User manual

TH-42PH20U
TH-50PH20U
Model No.
Operating Instructions
High Denition Plasma Display
English Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product,
please read these instructions completely.
Please keep this manual for future reference.

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WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover or back.
No user-serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualied service personnel.
The lightning flash with
arrow-head within a triangle
is intended to tell the user
that parts inside the product
are a risk of electric shock
to persons.
The exclamation point within
a triangle is intended to
tell the user that important
operating and servicing
instructions are in the papers
with the appliance.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
WARNING : To prevent damage which may result in re or shock hazard, do not expose this apparatus to rain
or moisture.
Do not place containers with water (ower vase, cups, cosmetics, etc.) above the set.
(including on shelves above, etc.)
WARNING : 1) To prevent electric shock, do not remove cover. No user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to
qualied service personnel.
2) Do not remove the grounding pin on the power plug. This apparatus is equipped with a three pin
grounding-type power plug. This plug will only t a grounding-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 grounding plug.
As an ENERGY STAR®Partner, Panasonic has determined that this product meets the
ENERGY STAR®guidelines for energy efciency.

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Important Safety Instructions
1) Read these instructions.
2) Keep these instructions.
3) Heed all warnings.
4) Follow all instructions.
5) Do not use this apparatus near water.
6) Clean only with dry cloth.
7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including
ampliers) that produce heat.
9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one
wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the
third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not t into your outlet, consult an electrician for
replacement of the obsolete outlet.
10) Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the
point where they exit from the apparatus.
11) Only use attachments / accessories specied by the manufacturer.
12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specied by the manufacturer, or sold with
the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart / apparatus combination
to avoid injury from tip-over.
13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
14) Refer all servicing to qualied service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged
in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the
apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
15) To prevent electric shock, ensure the grounding pin on the AC cord power plug is securely connected.

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Table of Contents
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 as well, and record 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
Important Safety Instructions.................................. 3
FCC STATEMENT...................................................... 5
Safety Precautions ................................................... 6
Maintenance.............................................................. 7
Accessories .............................................................. 8
Accessories Supplied .............................................. 8
Remote Control Batteries ........................................ 8
Connections.............................................................. 9
Speaker connection................................................. 9
AC cord connection and xing, cable xing............. 9
Video equipment connection ................................. 10
VIDEO and COMPONENT / RGB IN connection ... 10
HDMI connection....................................................11
DVI-D IN connection...............................................11
PC Input Terminals connection.............................. 12
SERIAL Terminals connection ............................... 13
Power ON / OFF ...................................................... 14
Selecting the input signal...................................... 16
Basic Controls ........................................................ 17
ASPECT Controls ................................................... 19
Digital Zoom............................................................ 20
On-Screen Menu Displays ..................................... 21
Adjusting POS. /SIZE ............................................. 23
PICTURE Adjustments ........................................... 25
ADVANCED SETTINGS........................................ 26
SOUND Adjustment................................................ 27
SDI Sound Output ................................................. 27
PRESENT TIME SETUP / SET UP TIMER.............. 28
PRESENT TIME SETUP ....................................... 28
SET UP TIMER ..................................................... 28
SCREENSAVER (For preventing image retention) ... 29
Setup of SCREENSAVER Time ............................ 30
Reduces screen image retention .......................... 31
EXTENDED LIFE SETTINGS ............................... 31
Reduces power consumption ............................... 34
Customizing the Input labels................................. 35
Selecting the On-Screen Menu Language............ 36
DISPLAY ORIENTATION ......................................... 36
SET UP for MULTI DISPLAY................................... 37
How to setup MULTI DISPLAY.............................. 37
ID Remote Control Function.................................. 38
SET UP for Input Signals ....................................... 39
COMPONENT / RGB IN SELECT......................... 39
YUV / RGB IN SELECT......................................... 39
SIGNAL menu ....................................................... 40
3D Y/C FILTER...................................................... 40
COLOR SYSTEM.................................................. 41
3:2 PULLDOWN .................................................... 41
XGA MODE ........................................................... 41
NOISE REDUCTION............................................. 42
SYNC .................................................................... 43
Input signal display................................................ 43
Options Adjustments ............................................. 44
Weekly Command Timer ....................................... 47
Audio input select .................................................. 49
Troubleshooting ..................................................... 50
List of Aspect Modes ............................................. 51
Applicable input signals ........................................ 52
Shipping condition ................................................. 53
Command list of Weekly Command Timer........... 54
Specications ......................................................... 55

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This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part
15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However,
there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user
is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced technician for help.
This device complies with Part15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:(1) This
device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
FCC CAUTION:
To assure continued compliance, follow the attached installation instructions and use only shielded interface
cables when connecting to computer or peripheral devices. Any changes or modications not expressly
approved by Panasonic Corp. of North America could void the user's authority to operate this device.
FCC Declaration of Conformity
Model No. TH-42PH20U, TH-50PH20U
Responsible Party: Panasonic Corporation of North America
Three Panasonic Way 2F-5, Secaucus, NJ 07094
Contact Source: Panasonic Solutions Company
Panasonic Plasma Concierge 1-800-973-4390
CANADIAN NOTICE:
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
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.
Trademark Credits
• VGA is a trademark of International Business Machines Corporation.
• Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple Inc., USA.
• SVGA, XGA, SXGA and UXGA are registered trademarks 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.
• HDMI, the HDMI Logo, and High-Denition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI
Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries.
FCC STATEMENT

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Safety Precautions
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 Panasonic Corporation.)
CAUTION
When using the Plasma Display
Do not bring your hands, face or objects close to the
ventilation holes of the Plasma Display.
•
Top of the Plasma Display is usually very hot due to the
high temperature of exhaust air being released through the
ventilation holes. Burns or personal injuries can happen if any
body parts are brought too close. Placing any object near the
top of the display could also result in heat damages to the object
as well as to the Display if its ventilation holes are blocked.
Be sure to disconnect all cables before moving the Plasma Display.
• Moving the Display with its cables attached might damage
the cables which, in turn, can cause re or electric shock.
Disconnect the power plug from the wall outlet 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 from
becoming dusty.
• Built-up dust on the power cord plug can increase humidity
which might damage the insulation and cause re. Unplug
the cord from the wall outlet and clean it 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 reected light from your Plasma Display.
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.
• Speakers..................................................TY-SP42P8W-K (for TH-42PH20U), TY-SP50P8W-K (for TH-50PH20U)
• Pedestal ................................................... TY-ST20-K
• Mobile stand.............................................TY-ST58PF20
• Wall-hanging bracket (vertical).................TY-WK42PV20
• Wall-hanging bracket (angled) ................. TY-WK42PR20
• Ceiling-hanging bracket ........................... TY-CE42PS20
• BNC Dual Video Terminal Board.............. TY-FB9BD
• HD-SDI Terminal Board with audio .......... TY-FB10HD
• Dual HDMI Terminal Board ...................... TY-FB10HMD
• DVI-D Terminal Board .............................. TY-FB11DD
• Mate I/F Board ......................................... TY-FB11HB
• Ir Through Terminal Board ....................... TY-FB9RT
• AV Terminal Box.......................................TY-TB10AV
• Anti Glare Filter ........................................ TY-AR42P12W (for TH-42PH20U), TY-AR50P12W (for TH-50PH20U)
• Touch Panel .............................................TY-TP42P10S (for TH-42PH20U), TY-TP50P10S (for TH-50PH20U)
Always be sure to ask a quali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.

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Safety Precautions
WARNING
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 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.
Maintenance
Setup
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 spills onto the Plasma Display or foreign objects get
inside it, a short-circuit may occur which could result in re or
electric shock. If any foreign objects get inside the Plasma
Display, please consult an Authorized Service Center.
Do not cover the ventilation holes.
• Doing so may cause the Plasma Display to overheat,
which can cause re or damage to the Plasma Display.
Transport only in upright position!
• Transporting the unit with its display panel facing upright or
downward may cause damage to the internal circuitry.
If using the pedestal (optional accessory), leave a space
of 3 15/16” (10 cm) or more at the top, left and right, and
2 3/4” (7 cm) or more at the rear, and also keep the space
between the bottom of the display and the oor surface.
If using some other setting-up method, follow the manual
of it. (If there is no specic indication of installation
dimension in the installation manual, leave a space of
3 15/16” (10 cm) or more at the top, bottom, left and right,
and 2 3/4” (7 cm) or more at the rear.)
When installing the Plasma Display vertically;
Turn up the power switch for the upward direction when you
install the Plasma Display vertically.
And set “DISPLAY ORIENTATION” to “PORTRAIT” in SET
UP menu. (see page 36)
An apparatus with CLASS I construction shall be
connected to a mains socket outlet with a protective
earthing connection.
AC Power Supply Cord
The Plasma Display is designed to operate on 110 - 127
V AC, 50/60 Hz.
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 re or electric shocks.
Securely insert the power cord plug as far as it will go.
• If the plug is not fully inserted, heat may be generated
which could cause re. If the plug is damaged or the
wall socket plate is loose, they should not be used.
Do not handle the power cord plug with wet hands.
• Doing so may cause electric shocks.
Do not do anything that might damage the power cable.
When disconnecting the power cable, hold the plug,
not the cable.
• Do not make any modications, place heavy objects on,
place near hot objects, heat, bend, twist or forcefully
pull the power cable. Doing so may cause damage to
the power cable which can cause re or electric shock.
If damage to the cable is suspected, have it repaired at
an Authorized Service Center.
If the Plasma Display will not be used for a long period
of time, unplug the power cord 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 odor is detected from the
Plasma Display, unplug the power cord immediately.
• Continuous use of the Display under these conditions
might cause re or permanent damage to the unit.
Have the Display evaluated at an Authorized Service
Center. Services to the Display by any unauthorized
personnel are strongly discouraged due to its high
voltage dangerous nature.
If water or foreign objects get inside the Plasma Display,
if the Plasma Display is dropped, or if the cabinet
becomes damaged, disconnect the power cord plug
immediately.
• A short may occur, which could cause re. Contact an
Authorized Service Center for any repairs that need to be
made.

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+
-
+
-
Accessories
Requires two AA batteries.
2. Insert batteries - note correct
polarity (+ and -).
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 precautions:
1. Batteries should 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 the remote control acts sporadically or stops operating the Plasma Display.
6. Do not burn or breakup batteries.
Batteries must not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, re or the like.
3. Replace the cover.
Accessories Supplied
Check that you have the Accessories and items shown
Operating
Instruction book
Remote Control Transmitter
N2QAYB000535
Batteries for the
Remote Control
Transmitter
(AA Size × 2)
AC cordClamper × 3
TMME289
Remote Control Batteries
“AA” size
Helpful Hint:
For frequent remote control users, replace old batteries with Alkaline batteries for longer life.
1. Pull and hold the hook, then
open the battery cover.
CD-ROM
(Operating
instructions)

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When using the Wall-hanging bracket (vertical)
Note:
When using the Wall-hanging bracket (vertical) (TY-WK42PV20), use the holes and to secure the
cables. If the clamper is used on the hole , the cables may be caught by the wall-hanging bracket.
1
2
Plug the AC cord into the display unit.
Plug the AC cord until it clicks.
Note:
Make sure that the AC cord is locked on
both the left and right sides.
Speaker
terminal (R)
Speaker
terminal (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.
AC cord connection (see page 14)
Speakers (Optional accessories)
AC cord xing
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 rst.
Using the clamper
Secure any excess cables with clamper as required.
AC cord connection and xing, cable xing
Speaker connection
1 2
Attach the clamper To remove from the unit:
Keep
pushing both
side snaps
hole
Bundle the cables
snaps
hooks
Set the
tip in the
hooks
To loosen:
Keep
pushing
the knob
knob
Insert the clamper
in a hole.
Red
Black
While pressing the lever,
insert the core wire.
Red
Black
Return the lever.
Connections

VIDEO and COMPONENT / RGB IN connection
,Y, PB, PR
OUT
PR
PB
Y
AUDIO
OUT
R
L
VIDEO
OUT
AUDIO
OUT
R
L
Notes:
• Change the “COMPONENT/RGB-IN select” setting in the “SETUP”
menu to “COMPONENT” (when COMPONENT signal connection)
or “RGB” (when RGB signal connection). (see page 39)
• Accepts only RGB signals with “SYNC ON G”.
RCA-BNC
Adapter plug
RCA-BNC
Adapter plug
DVD Player
VCR
Computer RGB Camcorder
Connections
Video equipment connection
SLOT: Terminal board (optional
accessories) insert slot
(see page 6)
Note:
The right side slot is for terminal
board with 2-slot width. The
terminal board with 1-slot width
does not function when installed
in the right side slot.
AV IN (VIDEO): Composite Video Input Terminal (see below)
COMPONENT/RGB IN: Component/RGB Video Input
Terminal (see below)
AV IN (HDMI): HDMI Input Terminal (see page 11)
DVI-D IN: DVI-D Input Terminal (see page 11)
Connect to video equipment such as VCR or DVD player.
PC IN: PC Input Terminal
Connect to video terminal
of PC or equipment with
Y, P B(CB) and PR(CR)
output. (see page 12)
SERIAL: Control the
Plasma Display
by connecting
to PC.
(see page 13)
Terminals are on the bottom side of the Plasma Display.
Note:
Additional equipment, cables and adapter plugs shown are not supplied with this set.
10

HDMI connection
DVI-D IN connection
[Pin assignments and signal names]
19
3 1
42
18
Note:
Additional equipment and HDMI cable shown are not supplied with this set.
Pin No. Signal Name Pin No. Signal Name
1T.M.D.S Data2+ 11
T.M.D.S Clock
Shield
2T.M.D.S Data2
Shield
12
T.M.D.S Clock-
3T.M.D.S Data2- 13
CEC
4T.M.D.S Data1+
14
Reserved
(N.C. on device)
5T.M.D.S Data1
Shield
6T.M.D.S Data1- 15
SCL
7T.M.D.S Data0+ 16
SDA
8T.M.D.S Data0
Shield
17
DDC/CEC
Ground
9T.M.D.S Data0- 18
+5V Power
10
T.M.D.S Clock+
19
Hot Plug Detect
HDMI
AV OUT
DVD player
HDMI cable
Stereo mini plug (M3)
DVI-video cable (Within 5 m)
PC with DVI-D
video out
Pin No. Signal Name Pin No. Signal Name
1T.M.D.S. data 2- 13
2T.M.D.S. data 2+ 14
+5 V DC
3T.M.D.S. data 2 shield 15
Ground
4 16
Hot plug detect
5 17
T.M.D.S. data 0-
6DDC clock 18
T.M.D.S. data 0+
7DDC data 19
T.M.D.S. data 0 shield
8 20
9T.M.D.S. data 1- 21
10
T.M.D.S. data 1+
22
T.M.D.S. clock shield
11
T.M.D.S. data 1 shield
23
T.M.D.S. clock+
12 24
T.M.D.S. clock-
Notes:
• Additional equipment and cables shown are not supplied with this set.
• Use the DVI-D cable complying with the DVI standard. Image deterioration may occur depending on the length or
the quality of the cable.
DVI-D Input Connector
Pin Layouts
Connection port view
Connections
9
8
1
17
24
16
11

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PC Input Terminals connection
Notes:
• With regard to the typical PC input signals that are described in the applicable input signals list (see page 52), adjustment
values such as for the standard picture positions and sizes have already been stored in this unit. You can add up to eight
PC input signal types that are not included in the list.
• 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 768 × 768 dots when the aspect mode is set to “4:3”, and 1,024 × 768 dots
when the aspect mode is set to “FULL”. If the display resolution exceeds these maximums, it may not be possible to
show ne detail with suf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 speci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 “SET UP” menu to “COMPONENT”
(when COMPONENT signal connection) or “RGB” (when RGB signal connection). (see page 39)
Signal Names for Mini D-sub 15P Connector
Pin Layout for PC Input
Terminal
Pin No. Signal Name Pin No. Signal Name Pin No. Signal Name
1R (PR/CR)6GND (Ground) 11
NC (not connected)
2G (Y) 7GND (Ground)
12
SDA
3B (PB/CB)8GND (Ground)
13
HD/SYNC
4
NC (not connected)
9+5 V DC
14
VD
5GND (Ground)
10
GND (Ground)
15
SCL
Connections
Conversion adapter
(if necessary) Mini D-sub 15p
RGB
PC cable
Stereo mini plug (M3)
Audio
Connect a cable which matches
the audio output terminal on the computer.
(Male)
(Female)
COMPUTER
1
678
3
9
45
10
1514131211
2

6789
13452
13
Connections
SERIAL Terminals connection
Notes:
• Use the RS-232C straight 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
speci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 satis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.
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.
Start
(02h)
3-character
command (3 bytes)
Colon Parameter(s)
(1 - 5 bytes)
End
(03h)
STX C1 C2 C3 P1 P2 P3 P4: P5 ETX
Notes:
• If multiple commands are transmitted, be sure to wait for
the response for the 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.
• S1A and S1B of Command IMS are available only when a
dual input terminal board is attached.
Pin layout for SERIAL Terminal
Command Parameter Control details
PON None Power ON
POF None Power OFF
AVL ** Volume 00 - 63
AMT 0 Audio MUTE OFF
1 Audio MUTE ON
IMS None
SL1
S1A
S1B
VD1
YP1
HM1
DV1
PC1
Input select (toggle)
SLOT input (SLOT INPUT)
SLOT input (SLOT INPUT A)
SLOT input (SLOT INPUT B)
VIDEO input (VIDEO)
COMPONENT/RGB IN input
(COMPONENT)
HDMI input (HDMI)
DVI-D IN input (DVI)
PC IN input (PC)
DAM None
ZOOM
FULL
JUST
NORM
SJST
SNOM
SFUL
ZOM2
Screen mode select (toggle)
ZOOM (For Video/SD/PC signal)
FULL
JUST (For Video/SD signal)
4:3 (For Video/SD/PC signal)
JUST (For HD signal)
4:3 (For HD signal)
H-FILL (For HD signal)
ZOOM (For HD signal)
With the power off, this display responds to PON command only.
Command
Signal level RS-232C compliant
Synchronization method Asynchronous
Baud rate 9600 bps
Parity None
Character length 8 bits
Stop bit 1 bit
Flow control -
Signal names for D-sub 9P connector
Pin No. Details
2R X D
3T X D
5GND
4• 6Non use
7
8(Shorted in this set)
1• 9NC
These signal names are those of computer specications.
Communication parameters
COMPUTER
RS-232C Straight cable
D-sub 9p
(Male)
(Female)

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Power Indicator
Remote Control Sensor
Power ON / OFF
Connecting the AC cord plug to the Plasma Display.
Connecting the plug to the Wall Outlet.
Note:
When disconnecting the AC cord, be absolutely sure to
disconnect the AC cord plug at the socket outlet rst.
Press the Power switch on the Plasma Display to turn the
set on: Power-On.
Power Indicator: Green
Press the button on the remote control to turn the Plasma Display off.
Power Indicator: Red (standby)
Press the button on the remote control to turn the Plasma Display on.
Power Indicator: Green
Turn the power to the Plasma Display off by pressing the switch on the unit,
when the Plasma Display is on or in standby mode.
Note:
During operation of the power management function, the power indicator turns
orange in the power off state.

PRESENT TIME SETUP
PRESENT TIME OF DAY MON 99:99
SET
PRESENT TIME OF DAY
99:99
DAY MON
PRESENT TIME SETUP
PRESENT TIME OF DAY MON 99:99
SET
PRESENT TIME OF DAY
10:00
DAY TUE
English (UK)
Deutsch
Français
Italiano
Español
ENGLISH (US)

OSD LANGUAGE
SETSELECT
LANDSCAPE
PORTRAIT
DISPLAY ORIENTATION
PC
FULL
NANODRIFT
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From the second time on, the below screen is displayed for a while (setting condition is an example).
When rst switching on the unit
Following screen will be displayed when the unit is turned on for the rst time.
Select the items with the remote control. Unit buttons are invalid.
OSD LANGUAGE
PRESENT TIME SETUP
DISPLAY ORIENTATION
1Select the language.
2Set.
1Select “DAY” or “PRESENT TIME OF DAY”.
2Setup “DAY” or “PRESENT TIME OF DAY”.
1For vertical installation, select “PORTRAIT”.
2Set.
Notes:
• Once the items are set, the screens won't be displayed when switching on the unit next time.
• After the setting, the items can be changed in the following menus.
OSD LANGUAGE (see page 36)
PRESENT TIME SETUP (see page 28)
DISPLAY ORIENTATION (see page 36)
1Select “SET”.
2Set.
Power ON / OFF

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Selecting the input signal
Select the input signals to be connected by installing the optional Terminal Boards.
Press to select the input signal to be played back from the equipment which
has been connected to the Plasma Display.
Input signals will change as follows:
PC COMPONENT* DVI
HDMIVIDEO
VIDEO: Video input terminal in AV IN (VIDEO).
COMPONENT*:
Component or RGB input terminal in COMPONENT/RGB IN.
HDMI: HDMI input terminal in AV IN (HDMI).
DVI: DVI input terminal in DVI-D IN.
PC: PC input terminal in PC IN.
* “COMPONENT” may be displayed as “RGB” depending on the setting
of “COMPONENT/RGB-IN SELECT”. (see page 39)
When an optional Terminal Board is installed:
PC VIDEO HDMI DVI
COMPONENTSLOT INPUT
SLOT INPUT: Input terminal in Terminal Board
Note:
When a Terminal Board incompatible with the Plasma Display is
installed, “NON-COMPATIBLE FUNCTION BOARD” is displayed.
When a Terminal Board with dual input terminals is installed:
VIDEO HDMI DVICOMPONENT
SLOT INPUT A SLOT INPUT B
SLOT INPUT A, SLOT INPUT B: Dual input terminal in Terminal Board.
Notes:
• Selecting is also possible by pressing the INPUT button on the unit.
• Outputs the sound as set in “Audio input select” in the Options menu. (see page 49)
• Select to match the signals from the source connected to the component/RGB input
terminals. (see page 39)
• Image retention (image lag) may occur on the plasma display panel when a still picture
is kept on the panel for an extended period. The function that darkens the screen slightly
is activated to prevent image retention (see page 50), but this function is not the perfect
solution to image retention.
PC

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Basic Controls
MENU Screen ON / OFF
Each time the MENU button is pressed, the menu screen
will switch. (see page 21)
INPUT button (Input signal selection)
(see page 16)
Main Power On / Off Switch
Power Indicator
The Power Indicator will light.
• Power-OFF .... Indicator not illuminated (The unit will
still consume some power as long as the
power cord is still inserted into the wall
outlet.)
• Standby ........ Red
Orange (When “Slot power” is set to
“On”. See page 46)
Orange (Depending on the type of the
function board installed, when the power
is supplied to the slot)
• Power-ON...... Green
• PC POWER MANAGEMENT (DPMS)
.......................Orange (With PC input signal.
See page 34)
• DVI-D POWER MANAGEMENT
.......................Orange (With DVI input signal.
See page 34)
Volume Adjustment
Volume Up “+” Down “–”
When the menu screen is
displayed:
“+”: press to move the cursor up
“–”: press to move the cursor down
(see page 21)
Enter / Aspect button
(see page 19, 21)
Normal Viewing PICTURE SET UP
SOUND POS. /SIZE
Remote control sensor
Main Unit

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Basic Controls
Standby (ON / OFF) button
The Plasma Display must rst be plugged
into the wall outlet and turned on at the
power switch (see page 14).
Press this button to turn the Plasma
Display On, from Standby mode. Press
it again to turn the Plasma Display Off to
Standby mode.
ACTION button
Press to make selections.
ASPECT button
Press to adjust the aspect.
(see page 19)
POS. /SIZE button
(see page 23)
PICTURE button
(see page 25)
Sound mute On / Off
Press this button to mute the sound.
Press again to reactivate sound.
Sound is also reactivated when power is
turned off or volume level is changed.
N button
(see page 24, 25, 26, 27)
POSITION buttons
INPUT button
Press to select input signal sequentially.
(see page 16)
Digital Zoom (see page 22)
Remote Control Transmitter
AUTO SETUP button
Automatically adjusts the position/
size of the screen. (see page 23)
SET UP button (see page 21)
SOUND button (see page 27)
Volume Adjustment
Press the Volume Up “+” or Down “–”
button to increase or decrease the
sound volume level.
R button (see page 21)
Press the R button to return to
previous menu screen.
OFF TIMER button
The Plasma Display can be preset to switch to stand-
by after a xed period. The setting changes to 30
minutes, 60 minutes, 90 minutes and 0 minutes (off
timer cancelled) each time the button is pressed.
30 60
0
90
When three minutes remain, “OFF TIMER 3” will ash.
The off timer is cancelled if a power interruption
occurs.
RECALL button
Press the “RECALL” button to display
the current system status.
1
Input label
2
Aspect mode (see page 19)
Audio input (see page 49)
NANODRIFT SAVER operating
(see page 32)
3
Off timer
The off timer indicator is displayed only
when the off timer has been set.
4
Clock display (see page 46)
OFF TIMER 90
1
2
3
410:00
PC
4:3
 COMPONENT
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ASPECT Controls
The Plasma Display will allow you to enjoy viewing the picture at its maximum size, including wide screen cinema format
picture.
Press repeatedly to move through the aspect options:
For details about the aspect mode, please see “List of Aspect Modes” (page 51).
The aspect mode changes each time the ENTER button is pressed.
[from the unit]
4:3 H-FILL ZOOM FULL JUST
For VIDEO (S VIDEO) signal input:
4:3 ZOOM FULL
4:3 ZOOM JUSTFULL
4:3 Zoom1 16:9 JustZoom2 Zoom3 14:9
For PC signal input:
Notes:
• The aspect mode is memorized separately for each input terminal.
• Do not allow the picture to be displayed in 4:3 mode for an extended period, as this can cause a permanent image
retention to remain on the Plasma Display Panel.
For SD signal input (525 (480) / 60i • 60p, 625 (575) / 50i • 50p):
For HD signal input [1125 (1080) / 60i • 50i • 60p • 50p • 24p • 25p • 30p • 24sF, 1250 (1080) / 50i, 750 (720) / 60p • 50p]:
All Aspect mode
Set “All Aspect” to “On” in Options menu to enable the extended aspect mode (page 46). When All Aspect mode, the aspect
mode of pictures is switched as follows. For details about the aspect mode, please see “List of Aspect Modes” (page 51).
For VIDEO (S VIDEO) signal input:
Note:
Be aware that if you put the display in a public place for commercial purposes or a public showing and
then use the aspect mode select function to shrink or expand the picture, you may be violating the
copyright under copyright law. It is prohibited to show or alter the copyrighted materials of other people
for commercial purposes without the prior permission of the copyright holder.
4:3 ZOOM FULL
For SD signal input (525 (480) / 60i
• 60p, 625 (575) / 50i • 50p):
4:3 Zoom 16:9
For PC signal input:
For HD signal input [1125 (1080) / 60i • 50i • 60p • 50p • 24p • 25p • 30p • 24sF, 1250 (1080) / 50i, 750 (720) / 60p • 50p]:
4:3 Zoom1 16:9 JustZoom2 Zoom3 14:9
4:3 Full Zoom1 16:9 Just1Zoom2 Zoom3 14:9 Just2 4:3 (1) 4:3 (2)
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EXIT
2
1
EXIT
× 1× 2× 3× 4
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VOL button
Digital Zoom
This displays an enlargement of the designated part of the displayed image.
Select the area of the image to be enlarged.
Press on the enlargement location to select.
Return to normal display (quit Digital Zoom).
Press to exit from the Digital Zoom.
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:
When MULTI DISPLAY SETUP is ON (see page 37).
When SCREENSAVER (except for NEGATIVE IMAGE) is running. (see page 29)
• While Digital Zoom is in operation, “Adjusting POS. /SIZE” cannot be used.
Select the magnication required for the enlarged display.
Each time this is pressed, the magnication factor changes.
This is shown in the image being displayed.
3
2
4
The cursor will move.
1Display the operation guide.
Press to access Digital Zoom.
The operation guide will be displayed.
During Digital Zoom, only the following buttons can be operated.
[Remote control] [Unit]
POSITION /
ACTION button
OFF TIMER button
VOL button
MUTE button