Operating Instructions Progressive Wide Plasma Display Model No. TH-42PS10RK TH-42PS10RS S9 TH-42P High Definition Plasma Display Model No. TH-42PH10RK TH-42PH10RS TH-50PH10RK TH-50PH10RS TH-58PH10RK TH-42PS9 The illustration shown is an image. ME67 Please read these instructions before operating your set and retain them for future reference.
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.
Important Safety Notice WARNING 1) To prevent damage which may result in fire or shock hazard, do not expose this appliance to dripping or splashing. Do not place containers with water (flower vase, cups, cosmetics, etc.) above the set. (including on shelves above, etc.) No naked flame 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 qualified service personnel.
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 .....................................................
Safety Precautions Ventilation should not be impeded by covering the ventilation openings with items such as newspapers, table cloths and curtains. For sufficient 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.
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.
Accessories Accessories Supply Check that you have the accessories and items shown Operating Instruction book Remote Control Transmitter EUR7636090R Power supply cord Fixing bands × 2 Batteries for the Remote Control Transmitter (2 × R6 (UM3) Size) 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.
Connections 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) Speakers (Optional accessories) 1 2 1 SPEAKERS Terminals (L) SPEAKERS Terminals (R) AC cord connection (see page 12) 2 – AC cord fixing Unplug the AC cord 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.
Connections PC Input Terminals connection COMPUTER AUDIO PC IN TH-42PS9 Conversion adapter (if necessary) RGB Mini D-sub 15p PC cable Audio Stereo plug Connect a cable which matches the audio output terminal on the computer. Notes: • Due to space limitations, occasionally you may have trouble connecting Mini D-sub 15P cable with ferrite core to PC input Terminal.
Connections SERIAL Terminals connection The SERIAL terminal is used when the Plasma Display is controlled by a computer. COMPUTER 1 2 6 SERIAL RS-232C Straight cable 3 7 4 8 5 9 Pin layout for SERIAL Terminal D-sub 9p 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.
Connections AV connection (for TH-42PH10RK/S, TH-50PH10RK/S, TH-58PH10RK) This unit has a terminal board equivalent to BNC Dual Video Terminal Board (TY-FB9BD) as standard equipment. Example of input signal source R AUDIO S VIDEO VCR L B S VIDEO R AUDIO AV IN L VIDEO A SLOT1 SLOT2 SLOT3 PC IN CAMCORDER VCR R L S VIDEO R L OUT AUDIO AUDIO OUT OUT VIDEO OUT Note: Additional equipment, cables and adapter plugs shown are not supplied with this set.
Power On / Off Connecting the AC cord plug to the Plasma Display. Fix the AC cord plug securely to the Plasma Display with the clamper. (see page 8) Connecting the plug to the Wall Outlet Notes: • Main plug types vary between countries. The power plug shown at right may, therefore, not be the type fitted to your set. • When disconnecting the AC cord, be absolutely sure to disconnect the AC cord plug at the socket outlet first.
Initial selections 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 follow: • TH-42PS10RK/S INPUT1 INPUT2 INPUT3 PC • TH-42PH10RK/S, TH-50PH10RK/S, TH-58PH10RK INPUT1A INPUT1B INPUT2 INPUT3 PC SLOT1 is for dual input so that you can select INPUT1A or INPUT1B for INPUT1.
Basic Controls Remote control sensor 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 16) INPUT MENU 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 • Power-ON ...... Green • DPMS .............
Basic Controls Standby (ON / OFF) button The Plasma Display must first be plugged into the wall outlet and turned on at the power switch (see page 12). Press ON to turn the Plasma Display On, from Standby mode. Press OFF to turn the Plasma Display Off to Standby mode. POSITION buttons ACTION button Press to make selections. R button (see page 17) Press the R button to return to previous menu screen. Status button Press the “Status” button to display the current system status.
On-Screen Menu Displays To Picture adjust menu (see page 22) Picture Normalise The MENU button on the unit can also be pressed. 1 Press to select. 1/2 Normal Normal Picture Mode Contrast Brightness Colour Tint Sharpness INPUT 25 0 0 0 5 MENU -/ VOL +/ ENTER/ Each time the MENU button is pressed, the menu screen will switch. Picture 2/2 Normal Viewing Sound Picture Setup Pos.
On-Screen Menu Displays Note: Menu that cannot be adjusted is grayout. Adjustable menu changes depending on signal, input and menu setting. 2 Press to access [ from the unit ] each adjust screen. INPUT MENU -/ VOL +/ ENTER/ Press the R button to return to previous menu screen. Press to return to next menu screen.
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: 4:3 Zoom 16 : 9 Panasonic Auto Just Note: When selecting an input slot that attaches BNC Dual Video Terminal Board (TY-FB9BD), Panasonic Auto cannot be selected. [from the unit] INPUT MENU -/ VOL +/ The aspect mode changes each time the ENTER button is pressed.
Adjusting Pos. / Size 1 Press to display the Pos. /Size menu. 2 Press to select H-Pos / H-Size / V-Pos / V-Size / Clock Phase. 3 Press to adjust Pos. / Size. During “AV(S Video)”, “Component” and “Digital” input signal. 4 Pos. /Size Press to exit from adjust mode.
MULTI PIP Press repeatedly. Each time pressing this button main picture and sub picture will be displayed as follows below. [Picture and Picture] Main picture Normal Viewing Press to swap main picture and sub picture. Sub picture Sub picture A B A B B A B A Press to select the input mode. Under main Picture and sub picture display, select the picture which you would like to change input modes. Notes: • The sub picture sound is heard while a sub picture operation is underway.
Advanced PIP 1 Press to display the Setup menu. 2 Press to select “OSD Language”. 3 Press and hold until the Options menu is displayed. Press to select Advanced PIP. 4 TH-42PH10RK/S, TH-50PH10RK/S, TH-58PH10RK TH-42PS10RK/S 1/3 Options Press to adjust the menu. Off : Sets normal two screen display mode (see page 20). On : Sets Advanced PIP mode. 5 6 Press to exit from Options menu.
Picture Adjustments 1 Press to display the Picture menu. 2 Select to adjust each item. Press to select the menu to adjust. Select the desired level by looking at the picture behind the menu. Note: Menu that cannot be adjusted is grayout. Adjustable menu changes depending on signal, input and menu setting. Picture Normalise 1/2 Press “ ” or “ ” button to switch between modes.
Picture Adjustments Item Effect Contrast Brightness Colour Tint Sharpness Less Adjustments Selects the proper brightness and density for the room. More Adjusts for easier viewing of dark pictures such as night scenes and black hair. Darker Brighter Less More Reddish Greenish Less More Adjusts colour saturation. Adjusts for nice skin colour. Adjusts picture sharpness. Notes: • “Colour” and “Tint” settings cannot be adjusted for “RGB/PC” and “Digital” input signal.
Picture Adjustments (For TH-42PH10RK/S, TH-50PH10RK/S, TH-58PH10RK) 2/2 Advanced settings 1/2 Advanced settings Normalise 0 0 Black extension Input level Gamma AGC 2.2 Off Item Black extension Effect Details Adjusts the dark shades of the image in gradation.
Sound Adjustment 1 2 Press to display the Sound menu. Select to adjust each item. Press to select the menu to adjust. Select the desired level by listening to the sound. Bass Adjusts low pitch sounds Sound Normalise Mid Adjusts normal sounds Treble Adjusts high pitch sounds Balance Adjusts left and right volumes Sound Mode Bass Mid Treble Balance Surround Audio Out (PIP) Surround Select On or Off Emits the original sound. Normal Normal Main Sub Musical note Normal Accentuates sharp sound.
Digital Zoom This displays an enlargement of the designated part of the displayed image. 1 Display the operation guide. Press to access Digital Zoom. The operation guide will be displayed. Exit 1 During Digital Zoom, only the following buttons can be operated. [Remote control] [Unit] POSITION / ACTION button INPUT MENU -/ VOL +/ ENTER/ VOL button VOL button MUTE button SURROUND button OFF TIMER button 2 Select the area of the image to be enlarged. Press on the enlargement location to select.
PRESENT TIME Setup / Set up TIMER The timer can switch the Plasma Display On or Off. Before attempting Timer Set, confirm the PRESENT TIME and adjust if necessary. Then set POWER ON Time / POWER OFF Time. 1 Press to display the Setup menu. 2 Press to select Set up TIMER or PRESENT TIME Setup. Setup 1/2 Signal Component/RGB-in select Press to display the Set up TIMER screen or PRESENT TIME Setup screen.
PRESENT TIME Setup / Set up TIMER (For TH-42PH10RK/S, TH-50PH10RK/S, TH-58PH10RK) Display the PRESENT TIME Setup screen. To setup DAY and PRESENT TIME, follow the procedure described below. 1 Press to select DAY or PRESENT TIME. PRESENT TIME Setup PRESENT TIME MON 99:99 Press to setup DAY or PRESENT TIME. Set MON DAY button: Forward 99:99 PRESENT TIME button: Back Notes: • Pressing “ ” or “ ” button once changes PRESENT TIME 1minute.
Screensaver (For preventing image retention) 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. 1 Press to display the Setup menu. 2 Press to select Screensaver. Setup 2/2 Screensaver MULTI DISPLAY Setup Set up TIMER PRESENT TIME Setup Press to display Screensaver screen. 3 Reversal / Scroll selection Screensaver PRESENT TIME Press to select Function. Press to select the desired function.
Screensaver (For preventing image retention) 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”.
Screensaver (For preventing image retention) Side Panel Adjustment Do not display a picture in 4:3 mode for an extended period, as this can cause an image retention to remain on the side panels either side of the display field. To reduce the risk of such an image retention, illuminate the side panels. side panel 4:3 Screen Display image retention This function may be applicable to the non-picture area. Non picture area Picture out Picture Picture and Picture Display the Screensaver screen.
Reduces power consumption • Power save: When this function is turned On, luminous level of the Plasma Display is suppressed, so power consumption is reduced. • Standby save: When this function is turned On, power consumption of the microcomputer is reduced during power supply standby (see page 12, 14-15), so standby power of the set is reduced. • Power management: The unit power supply is turned On or Off depending on whether or not there is a signal during PC input mode.
Setup for MULTI DISPLAY (For TH-42PS10RK/S) By lining up Plasma Displays in groups of 4, 9 or 16 as illustrated below, an enlarged picture may be displayed across all screens. For this mode of operation, each plasma display has to be set up with a Display number to determine its location. group of 4 (2 × 2 (F)) group of 9 (3 × 3 (F)) group of 16 (4 × 4 (F)) Two options are selectable for MULTI DISPLAY (see next page). How to Setup MULTI DISPLAY 1 2 Press to display the Setup menu.
Setup for MULTI DISPLAY How to set the display location number for each Plasma Display 4 Press to select Ratio (2nd step). MULTI DISPLAY Setup MULTI DISPLAY Setup Ratio Location Press to select “2 × 2”, “2 × 2 F”, “3 × 3”, “3 × 3F”, “4 × 4”, “4 × 4F”. 5 Press to select Location. MULTI DISPLAY Setup Press to select the required arrangement number. (A1-D4 : Refer to the following) Display Number locations for each arrangement ( 2 × 2 (F) ) 6 34 ( 3 × 3 (F) ) Press twice to exit from Setup.
Setup for MULTI DISPLAY (For TH-42PH10RK/S, TH-50PH10RK/S, TH-58PH10RK) By lining up Plasma Displays in groups, for example, as illustrated below, an enlarged picture may be displayed across all screens. For this mode of operation, each plasma display has to be set up with a Display number to determine its location. (Example) group of 4 (2 × 2) group of 9 (3 × 3) group of 16 (4 × 4) (see page 36 for more displays lineups.) How to Setup MULTI DISPLAY 1 Press to display the Set up menu.
Setup for MULTI DISPLAY 6 Press to select Seam hides video. Press to select “Off”, “On”. 7 Press to select Location. Press to select the required arrangement number. (A1-D4 : Refer to the following) Display Number locations for each arrangement.
Setup for MULTI DISPLAY F (Seam hides video) Setting Model No. To hide joints between displays. To show joints between displays. Suitable for moving image display. Suitable for still image display. Reference TH-42PS10RK/S Step 4, Page 34 (2 × 2, 3 × 3, 4 × 4) (2 × 2F, 3 × 3F, 4 × 4F) TH-42/50PH10RK/S, TH-58PH10RK Step 6, Page 36 On Off ID Remote Control Function You can set the remote control ID when you want to use this remote control on one of several different displays.
Setup for Input Signals Component / RGB-in select Select to match the signals from the source connected to the Component / RGB input terminals. Y, PB, PR signals “Component” R, G, B, HD, VD signals “RGB” 1 2 Press to display the Setup menu. Press to select the “Component / RGB-in select”. Press to select the desired input signal. Component RGB 3 Setup Press to exit from adjust mode. Note: Selection may not be possible, depending on which optional board is installed.
Setup for Input Signals Colour system / Panasonic Auto Select Signal from the “Setup” menu during AV(S Video) input signal. (“Signal [AV]” menu is displayed.) Setup Signal Component/RGB-in select Press to select the “Colour system” or “Panasonic Auto”. RGB PC Off Off Off Off English (UK) Input label Power save Standby save Power management Auto power off OSD Language Press to select each functions.
Setup for Input Signals Sync Select Signal from the “Setup” menu during RGB input signal. 1 Setup Press to adjust. 1/2 Signal Component/RGB-in select RGB PC Off Off Off Off English (UK) Input label Power save Standby save Power management Auto power off OSD Language 2 Press ACTION ( ) button Press to exit from adjust mode. [ RGB ] Signal Setting RGB sync signal: Sync Cinema reality P-NR Confirm that the input is set to RGB input (this setting is valid only for RGB input signal).
Options Adjustments (For TH-42PS10RK/S) 1 Press to display the Setup menu. 2 Press to select “OSD Language”. 3 Press and hold until the Options menu is displayed. 4 Press to select your preferred menu. 5 Press to adjust the menu. Options 6 Off-timer function Onscreen display Initial INPUT Initial VOL level Maximum VOL level INPUT lock Studio W/B Advanced PIP Display size Press to exit from Options menu.
Options Adjustments Options Off-timer function Onscreen display Initial INPUT Initial VOL level Maximum VOL level INPUT lock Studio W/B Advanced PIP Display size Item Effect Off On Off On Off On Off On INPUT lock Studio W/B Advanced PIP button to adjust the volume when the unit 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.
Options Adjustments 2/3 Options Button lock Remocon User level ID select Remote ID Serial ID Item Effect Off Adjustments and Locks MENU buttons on bottom face of main unit. ENTER/ On: Locks all the button on bottom face of main unit. Off User1 User2 User3 Off: You can use all of the buttons on the remote control. , , , , , User1: You can only use control. Remocon User level , , buttons on the remote , , buttons on the remote control.
Options Adjustments (For TH-42PH10RK/S, TH-50PH10RK/S, TH-58PH10RK) 1 Press to display the Setup menu. 2 Press to select “OSD Language”. 3 Press and hold until the Options menu is displayed. 4 Press to select your preferred menu. 5 Press to adjust the menu. Options 1/3 Weekly Command Timer 6 Onscreen display Initial INPUT Initial VOL level Maximum VOL level INPUT lock Button lock Remocon User level Advanced PIP Press to exit from Options menu. Item Effect Sets Weekly Command Timer.
Options Adjustments Options 1/3 Weekly Command Timer Onscreen display Initial INPUT Initial VOL level Maximum VOL level INPUT lock Button lock Remocon User level Advanced PIP Item Effect Off On On 0 0 Off Off Off Off button to adjust the volume when the unit 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.
Options Adjustments Options Item Off-timer function Effect Enable Initial Power Mode ID select Remote ID Serial ID Display size Studio W/B Studio Gain Normal 0 Off Off Off Off Off Adjustments Normal Standby On Sets the power mode of the unit for when the power recovers from failure or after plugging off and in again. Normal: Power returns in as the same state as before the power interruption. Standby: Power returns in standby mode. (Power Indicator : red/orange) On: Power returns in power On.
Options Adjustments 3/3 Options Slot power V. lnstallation Rotate Serial Slot Select Item Effect Rotate Serial Slot Select Adjustments Off 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.
Options Adjustments Weekly Command Timer (for TH-42PH10RK/S, TH-50PH10RK/S, TH-58PH10RK) You can set 7-day timer programming by setting time and command. Note: Before setting Weekly Command Timer, set PRESENT TIME Setup. (see page 27) 1 Press to select Function. Press to select “On”. Options 1/3 Weekly Command Timer On Onscreen display Note: • When Function is set to On, Set up TIMER (see page 28) is unavailable and Interval / Time Designation in Mode of Screensaver (see page 29) cannot be selected.
Options Adjustments Press to select a command number. 5 Press to show the previous / next command pages (1-8) of the selected program. Press to show the command setting screen.
Shipping condition This function allows you to reset the unit to the factory setting. 1 Press to display the Setup menu. 2 Press to select “OSD Language”. 3 Press and hold till the SHIPPING menu is displayed. Setup 1/2 Signal Component/RGB-in select 4 Press to select “YES”. Input label Power save Standby save Power management Auto power off OSD Language SHIPPING Press to confirm. [from the unit] 1 Press the MENU button till the Setup menu is displayed.
Troubleshooting Before you call for service, determine the symptoms and make a few simple checks as shown below. Symptoms Picture Sound Interference Noisy Sound Normal Picture No Sound No Picture No Sound No Picture Normal Sound No Colour Normal Sound No remote control operations can be performed. A cracking sound is sometimes heard from the unit. The top or bottom of the picture on the screen is cut off when I use the zoom function.
VIDEO/PC input signals VIDEO input (for TH-42PH10RK/S, TH-50PH10RK/S, TH-58PH10RK) Horizontal Vertical Signal name 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 Modified NTSC 15.73 59.94 Applicable input signals for Mini D-sub 15P (Component) / Mini D-sub 15P (RGB) (* Mark) Horizontal Vertical Dot clock Mini D-sub 15P Mini D-sub 15P Signal name frequency frequency frequency (Component) (RGB) (kHz) (Hz) (MHz) 1 525 (480) / 60i 15.73 59.94 13.
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Specifications Power Source Power Consumption Power on Stand-by condition Power off condition Plasma Display panel Screen size (No.of pixels) Operating condition Temperature Humidity Applicable signals Scanning format PC signals Connection terminals PC IN SERIAL SPEAKERS (6 Ω) Accessories Supplied Remote Control Transmitter Batteries Fixing bands Dimensions (W × H × D) Mass (weight) main unit only with speakers TH-42PS10RK/S 220 - 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz 280 W Save off 0.8 W, Save on 0.6 W 0.
Specifications TH-42PH10RK/S Power Source Power Consumption Power on Stand-by condition Power off condition Plasma Display panel Screen size (No.of pixels) Operating condition Temperature Humidity Applicable signals Colour System Scanning format PC signals Connection terminals AV IN PC IN TH-50PH10RK/S 220 - 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz TH-58PH10RK 365 W 485 W 630 W Save off 1.0 W, Save on 0.8 W Save off 0.8 W, Save on 0.6 W Save off 0.8 W, Save on 0.6 W 0.5 W 0.3 W 0.
ME67 PRODUCT CERTIFICATION INFORMATION PLASMA DISPLAY Panasonic models TН-42РH10RK/RS, TH-42PS10RK/RS certified by OS “CYCLONE-TEST” Certification: Date of issue: Valid until: Panasonic models ТН-42РH10RK/RS, TH-42PS10RK/RS comply with the requirements of the following standards: Service life No. POCC JP.МЕ67.B05123 April 04, 2007 April 03, 2010 GOST R MEK 60065-2002 GOST 18198-89 GOST 22505-97 GOST R 51515-99 GOST R 51317.3.2-99 GOST R 51317.3.
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Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the European Union This symbol is only valid in the European Union. If you wish to discard this product, please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal. Customer’s Record The model number and serial number of this product can be found on its rear panel.
