Operating Instructions High De¿ nition Plasma Display TH-42PH11MK Model No. TH-42PH11MS TH-50PH11MK TH-50PH11MS The illustration shown is an image. Please read these instructions before operating your set and retain them for future reference. English TQBC2332-2...
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.
Important Safety Notice WARNING 1) To prevent damage which may result in ¿ re or shock hazard, do not expose this appliance to dripping or splashing. Do not place containers with water (À ower vase, cups, cosmetics, etc.) above the set. (including on shelves above, etc.) No naked À...
• If water is 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 your local Panasonic dealer.
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If water or foreign objects get inside the Plasma Display, if the Plasma Display is dropped, or if the cabinet becomes damages, disconnect the power supply plug immediately. • A short circuit may occur, which could cause ¿ re. Contact your local Panasonic dealer for any repairs that need to be made.
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.
Accessories Accessories Supply Check that you have the accessories and items shown Operating Instruction book Remote Control Batteries for the Remote Transmitter Control Transmitter N2QAYB000178 (2 × R6 Size) Power supply cord Fixing band × 1 Remote Control Batteries Requires two R6 batteries. 2.
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-50PH11MK) Speakers (Optional accessories) Speaker terminal (L) Speaker AC cord connection (see page 12) terminal (R) –...
• The display resolution is a maximum of 768 × 768 dots (TH-42PH11MK/S), 1,024 × 768 dots (TH-50PH11MK/S) when the aspect mode is set to “4:3”, and 1,024 × 768 dots (TH-42PH11MK/S), 1,366 × 768 dots (TH-50PH11MK/S) when the aspect mode is set to “16:9”. If the display resolution exceeds these maximums, it may not be possible to show ¿...
(02h) command (3 bytes) JUST Just NORM Notes: SELF Panasonic Auto • If multiple commands are transmitted, be sure to wait for ZOM2 Zoom2 the response for the ¿ rst command to come from this unit ZOM3 Zoom3 before sending the next command.
Connections AV connection This unit has a terminal board equivalent to BNC Dual Video Terminal Board (TY-FB9BD) as standard equipment. Example of input signal source AUDIO AUDIO VIDEO S VIDEO AV IN S VIDEO VCR SLOT1 SLOT2 SLOT3 CAMCORDER S VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO AUDIO...
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 ¿...
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Power On / Off 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 English (UK) OSD Language Deutsch...
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 follows: INPUT1A INPUT1B...
Basic Controls Main Unit 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 21) Enter / Aspect button (see page 17, 21) INPUT MENU...
Basic Controls Remote Control Transmitter SURROUND button The surround setting switches on and off each time the SURROUND button is pressed. The bene¿ ts of surround sound are enormous. You can be completely enveloped in sound; just as if you were at a concert hall or cinema. Note: The surround settings are memorized separately for each Sound Mode Surround...
Zoom3 Panasonic Auto 16:9 14:9 Just Note: When selecting an input slot that attaches BNC Dual Video Terminal Board (TY-FB9BD), Panasonic Auto cannot be selected. For PC signal input: Zoom 16:9 For SD signal input (525 (480) / 60i • 60p, 625 (575) / 50i • 50p):...
MULTI PIP Press repeatedly. Each time pressing this button main picture and sub picture will be displayed as follows below. [Picture and Picture] [Picture out Picture] [Picture in Picture] Main picture Sub picture Main picture Sub picture Main picture Sub picture Normal Viewing Press to swap main...
MULTI PIP Advanced PIP Set "Advanced PIP" to "On" in Options menu. (see page 39) Press repeatedly. Each time pressing this button main picture and sub picture will be displayed as follows. One screen Advanced PIP Sub screen Main screen Notes: •...
Digital Zoom This displays an enlargement of the designated part of the displayed image. Display the operation guide. Exit Press to access Digital Zoom. The operation guide will be displayed. During Digital Zoom, only the following buttons can be operated. [Remote control] SURROUND button OFF TIMER button...
3D Y/C Filter (NTSC) Normalise Normal Signal Auto Colour system Auto Setup Screensaver Cinema reality H-Pos Component/RGB-in select Panasonic Auto (4:3) H-Size Refresh Rate 100 Hz V-Pos Input label Noise reduction V-Size Power save Dot Clock (Page 34-37) Standby save...
• If a “Cue” or “Rew” signal from a VCR or DVD player is received, the picture position will shift up or down. This picture position movement cannot be controlled by the Picture Pos./Size function. • If adjusting the Picture V-Pos/V-Size in Panasonic Auto with 16:9 mode, the adjustment is not memorized. When exiting the mode, the screen will return to a former adjustment.
Picture Adjustments Press to display the Picture menu. 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 Adjustments Notes: Item Effect Adjustments • “Colour” and “Hue” settings cannot be Selects the proper brightness adjusted for “RGB/PC” and “Digital” input Contrast and density for the room. Less More signal. • You can change the level of each function Adjusts for easier viewing of (Contrast, Brightness, Colour, Hue, Brightness...
Sound Adjustment Sound Press to display the Sound menu. Normalise Normal Normal Sound Mode Select to adjust each item. Bass Press to select the menu to adjust. Treble Balance Surround Select the desired level by listening to the sound. Audio Out (PIP) Main Press to exit from adjust mode.
PRESENT TIME Setup / Set up TIMER The timer can switch the Plasma Display On or Off. Before attempting Timer Set, con¿ rm the PRESENT TIME and adjust if necessary. Then set POWER ON Time / POWER OFF Time. Setup Press to display the Setup menu.
Screensaver (For preventing image retention) Do not display a still picture, especially in 4:3 mode, for any length of time. Setup If the display must remain on, a Screensaver should be used. Signal Screensaver Component/RGB-in select Press to display the Setup menu. Input label Press to select Screensaver.
Screensaver (For preventing image retention) Reduces screen image retention These functions prevent the occurrence of an “image retention” on the display when turned ON. Wobbling: Automatically shifts the display image (therefore unnoticeable to the eye) to prevent image retention of sharper contour of image.
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, 15, 16), so standby power of the set is reduced.
Customizing the Input labels This function can change the label of the Input signal to be displayed. Setup Select the input signal which you would like to change its label before customizing Signal the Input labels. (see page 14, 16) Screensaver Press to select Input label.
Setup for MULTI DISPLAY 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 ×...
Setup for MULTI DISPLAY Item Details Select “Off” or “On”. Equalize the brightness of all the The brightness depends on each displays. display’s setting. AI-Synchronization Note: If you set AI-synchronization to On, the following menus will be unavailable and these settings will be ¿...
Setup for Input Signals Component / RGB-in select Select to match the signals from the source connected to the Component / RGB input terminals. Y, P signals “Component” RGB signals “RGB” Press to display the Setup menu. Setup Signal Screensaver Press to select the “Component / RGB-in select”.
M.NTSC NTSC Panasonic Auto Set to “4 : 3” to view 4:3 images in an unchanged format when Panasonic Auto is selected. (4 : 3) If you would like to view 4:3 images in Just format, set to “Just”. Note: Panasonic Auto does not function when BNC Dual Video Terminal Board (TY-FB9BD) is used.
Setup for Input Signals Refresh Rate This function sets the refresh rate of the display. This menu is displayed when the input signal is 50 Hz system (50i, 50p, 25p, 24p, 24sF) of vertical scan rate. 100 Hz: Reduce screen À icker. 50 Hz: Enhance the resolution of moving images.
Setup for Input Signals Sync Select Signal from the “Setup” menu during RGB input signal. Press to select the “Sync”. [ RGB ] Signal Press to adjust. Sync Auto Cinema reality XGA Mode 1024 × 768 Setting RGB sync signal: Con¿...
Options Adjustments Options Press to display the Setup menu. Weekly Command Timer Press to select “OSD Language”. Onscreen display Initial INPUT O f f Initial VOL level Maximum VOL level INPUT lock Button lock Remocon User level Advanced PIP Press and hold until the Options menu is displayed. Options Press to select your preferred menu.
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Options Adjustments Item Adjustments INPUT1 INPUT2 INPUT3 Locks the input switch operation. Notes: • Only the adjusted signal is displayed (see page 14). • Signal can be displayed when the Terminal board is installed. INPUT lock • Input switch can be used when this is set to “Off”. •...
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Options Adjustments Item Adjustments Off: Nullify all the settings adjusted. Studio W/B On: Sets the colour temperature for TV studio. Note: Valid only when the low is set as colour temperature on screen adjustment. Sharpens the contrast for a better view when a part of the image is too light to see. Off: Disables “Studio Gain”.
Options Adjustments Weekly Command Timer You can set 7-day timer programming by setting time and command. Note: Before setting Weekly Command Timer, set PRESENT TIME Setup. (see page 26) Press to select Function. Options Press to select “On”. Weekly Command Timer Note: Onscreen display •...
Options Adjustments Press to select Command No. Command setting screen Press to select a command number. Weekly Command Timer Program Command No Time 10:30 Command IMS:SL1 Press to select Time / Command. Weekly Command Timer Program Press to set each item. Command No Time: Set the time to execute a command program.
Troubleshooting Before you call for service, determine the symptoms and make a few simple checks as shown below. Symptoms Checks Picture Sound Electrical Appliances Interference Noisy Sound Cars / Motorcycles Fluorescent light Volume Normal Picture No Sound (Check whether the mute function has been activated on the remote control.) Not plugged into AC outlet Not switched on No Picture...
List of Aspect Modes Aspect mode Description All Aspect: Factory setting Picture Enlarged screen All Aspect: Off The display of the pictures ¿ lls the screen. In the case of SD signals, pictures with a 4:3 aspect ratio are enlarged horizontally, and displayed. This mode is suited to displaying anamorphic pictures with 16:9 16:9...
Speci¿ cations TH-42PH11MK/S TH-50PH11MK/S Power Source 220 - 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz Power Consumption Power on 345 W 425 W Stand-by condition Save off 1.8 W, Save on 0.9 W Save off 1.5 W, Save on 0.7 W Power off condition 0.5 W...
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