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Model No.
TH-42BT300W
TH-50BT300W
Operating Instructions
High Defi nition Plasma Display
Please read these instructions before operating your set
English
and retain them for future reference.
TQB4TC0134
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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://p
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Important Safety Notice WARNING 1) To prevent damage which may result in fi re or shock hazard, do not expose this appliance to dripping or splashing. Do not place containers with water (fl ower vase, cups, cosmetics, etc.) above the set. (including on shelves above, etc.) No naked fl ame 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 qualifi ed service personnel. 3)
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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 Panasonic Corporation.) • Speakers ........................................................................ TY -SP42P8W-K (for TH-42BT300W), TY-SP50P8W-K (for TH-50BT300W) • Pedestal ...............................
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Safety Precautions When using the Plasma Display The Plasma Display is designed to operate on 220 - 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz. Do not cover the ventilation holes. • Doing so may cause the Plasma Display to overheat, which can cause fi re or damage to the Plasma Display. Do not stick any foreign objects into the Plasma Display. • Do not insert any metal or fl ammable objects into the ventilations holes or drop them onto the Plasma Display, as doing so can cause fi re or electric shock. Do not remove the
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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. • If the Plasma Display is moved while some
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Safety Precautions 3D Safety Precautions WARNING Small Parts 3D Eyewear contains small parts (battery and specialised band, etc.) and must be kept out of reach of small children to avoid accidental ingestion. Disassembly Do not disassemble or modify the 3D Eyewear. Lithium Battery Batteries must not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fi re or the like. CAUTION To enjoy 3D images safely and comfortably, please read these instructions fully. Use for commercial applications a
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Safety Precautions Viewing 3D Content Content for 3D viewing includes commercially available Blu-ray discs, 3D broadcasts, etc. When preparing your own 3D content, ensure that it is properly produced. Do not use the 3D Eyewear if you have a history of over-sensitivity to light, heart problems, or have any other existing medical conditions. Please stop using the 3D Eyewear immediately, if you feel tired, are not feeling well or experience any other uncomfortable sensation. Take an appropriate
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Accessories Accessories Supply Check that you have the accessories and items shown Operating Instruction book Remote Control Batteries for the Remote Transmitter Control Transmitter N2QAYB000689 (R6 Size × 2) Clamper × 1 Power supply cord Ferrite core × 2 TMME289 J0KG00000014 Use the Ferrite cores to comply with the EMC standard. (see page 65) Remote Control Batteries Requires two R6 batteries. 2. Insert batteries - note correct 1. Pull and hold the hook, then open polarity ( + and -). the
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Connections Speaker connection 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. 1 Speakers (Optional accessories) Red Black While pressing the lever, insert the core wire. 2 Red Speaker terminal (L) Black Speaker terminal (R) Return the lever. AC cord connection (see page 15) AC cord connection and fi xing, cable fi xing AC cord fi xing Unplug the AC cord Unplug the AC cord pressing t
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Connections Video equipment connection 3D IR TRANSMITTER: SERIAL: Control the Connect the 3D IR Plasma Display TRANSMITTER by connecting (optional accessory). to PC (see page 14) SLOT: T erminal board (optional accessories) insert slot (see page 4) Note: The right side slot is for factory use only. The terminal board with 1-slot width does not function when installed in the right side slot. LAN: Connect to a network to control the unit. Terminals are on the (see page 65) bottom sid
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Connections HDMI connection [Pin assignments and signal names] Signal name Signal name Pin No. Pin No. T.M.D.S Clock 1 T.M.D.S Data2+ 11 Shield T.M.D.S Data2 2 12 T.M.D.S Clock- Shield 3 13 T.M.D.S Data2- CEC 4 T.M.D.S Data1+ Reserved 14 T.M.D.S Data1 5 (N.C. on device) 19 3 1 Shield HDMI cable 6 T.M.D.S Data1- 15 SCL 7 16 T.M.D.S Data0+ SDA T.M.D.S Data0 DDC/CEC 8 17 Shield Ground 9 18 T.M.D.S Data0- +5V Power 18 4 2 HDMI 10 19 Hot Plug Detect T.M.D.S Clock+ AV OUT DVD player Note: Addit
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Connections PC Input Terminals connection (Female) Shared with DVI-D IN. COMPUTER Audio Stereo mini plug (M3) Connect a cable which matches the audio output terminal on the computer. Conversion adapter (if necessary) Mini D-sub 15p RGB PC cable (Male) Notes: • With regard to the typical PC input signals that are described in the applicable input signals list (see page 72), adjustment values such as for the standard picture positions and sizes have already been stored in this unit. You can add
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Connections SERIAL Terminals connection The SERIAL terminal is used when the Plasma Display is controlled by a computer. Note: To use serial control for this unit, make sure to set the “Control I/F Select” in the “Network Setup” menu to “RS-232C”. (see page 58) (Male) COMPUTER 9 8 7 6 52 4 3 1 RS-232C Straight cable Pin layout for SERIAL Terminal (Female) D-sub 9p Notes: • Use the RS-232C straight cable to connect the computer to the Plasma Display. • The computer shown is for example purposes
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Power On / Off Connecting the AC cord plug to the Plasma Display. 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 fi tted to your set. INPUT MENU -/ VOL +/ ENTER/ • When disconnecting the AC cord, be absolutely Power Indicator sure to disconnect the AC cord plug at the socket outlet fi rst. Press the Power switch on the Plasma Display to Remote Control Sensor turn the set on: Power-On. Power
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Power On / Off When fi rst switching on the unit Following screen will be displayed when the unit is turned on for the fi rst time. Select the items with the remote control. Unit buttons are invalid. OSD Language OSD Language 1 Select the language. English (UK) 2 Set. Deutsch Français Italiano Español ENGLISH (US) Ру сский Day/Time Setup 1 Select “Day” or “Time”. Day/Time Setup Time MON 99:99 2 Setup “Day” or “Time”. Set Day MON Time 99:99 1 Select “Set”. Day/Time Setup Time MON 99
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Power On / Off Power ON warning message The following message may be displayed when turning the unit power ON: 3D Safety Precautions When 3D images will be viewed by unspecifi ed number of people or used for commercial applications, someone in authority should convey the following precautions. These precautions should be followed in the home as well. 3D Viewing/ 3D Content/ Viewing distance/ 3D Eyewear recommendations - To enjoy 3D images safely and comfortably, please read the Operating In
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Selecting the input signal Press to select the input signal to be played back from the equipment which has been connected to the Plasma Display. INPUT 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 40) When an optional Ter
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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 25) Enter / Aspect button INPUT MENU -/ VOL +/ ENTER/ (see page 21, 25) MENU Screen ON / OFF Main Power On / Off Switch Each time the MENU button is pressed, the menu screen will switch. (see page 25) Power Indicator The Power Indicator will light. Normal Viewing Picture • Power-OFF ....Ind
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Basic Controls Remote Control Transmitter Standby (ON / OFF) button PC button The Plasma Display must fi rst be plugged Press to select PC input. (see page 18) into the wall outlet and turned on at the power ASPECT button switch (see page 15). Press to adjust the aspect. (see page 21) Press this button to turn the Plasma Display SLOT buttons On, from Standby mode. Press it again to turn Press to select SLOT Terminal the Plasma Display Off to Standby mode. Board. (see page 18) LIGHT button CO
