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Operating Instructions Manual de instrucciones 42" High Definition Hospitality Plasma Display Pantalla de plasma de alta definición de 42" para la industria hotelera TH-42PRT12UModel No. Núm...
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CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover or back. No user-serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel....
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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 ...
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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 r...
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FCC STATEMENT 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 pro...
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Safety Precautions CAUTION 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 ...
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Safety Precautions / Maintenance WARNING Setup Securely insert the power cord plug as far as it will go. • If the plug is not fully inserted, heat may be generated Do not place the Plasma Display on s...
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Accessories Accessories Supplied Check that you have the Accessories and items shown Operating Instruction book Remote Control Transmitter Batteries for the Remote Control TNQ4CM051 Transmitter (AA Si...
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Accessories Attaching the Pedestal to the Plasma Display WARNING: Do not disassemble or modify the pedestal.• Otherwise the Plasma Display may fall over and become damaged, and personal injury may res...
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Accessories Location Place the display at a comfortable distance for viewing. Avoid placing it where sunlight or other bright light (including reflections) will fall on the screen. Use of some types o...
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Accessories Optional Accessory / AC Cord Connection Optional Accessory Note: In order to maintain the Plasma display's performance and safety, be absolutely sure to ask your dealer or a licensed contr...
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Connections Optional terminal Component (YPb Pr) connection Audio out connection (see page 13) (see page 16) AV connection (see page 13) PC input terminals Serial Terminals connection connection (see ...
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Connections AV connection Example of input signal source S VIDEO VCR S VIDEO OUT CAMCORDER VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT Back side Left side Notes: • Additional equipment and cables shown are not supplied with ...
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Connections PC Input Terminals connection COMPUTER (Female) Conversion adapter (if necessary) Mini D-sub 15p RGB PC cable (Male) Audio Stereo plug Connect a cable which matches the audio output termin...
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Connections SERIAL Terminals connection The SERIAL terminal is used when the Display is controlled by a computer. COMPUTER RS-232C Straight cable (Female) Pin layout for SERIAL Terminal D-sub 9p Notes...
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Connections HDMI connection Back side HDMI cable Left side HDMI AV OUT DVD Player or SET-TOP-BOX (HDMI compatible machines only) Note: 1. Additional equipment and HDMI cables shown are not supplied wi...
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Power ON / OFF Using the Power Switch Connect the AC cord to the Plasma Display (see page 11). Connect the plug to the Wall Outlet.2 Press the Power switch on the Plasma Display to turn the set on. Re...
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Initial selections Selecting the input signal INPUT INPUT POWER Press repeatedly until the desired input source signal is displayed on the screen. MENU MUTE Input signals will change as follows: AV1 A...
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Basic Controls Main Unit Power Indicator The Power Indicator will light. • Power-OFF ... Indicator not illuminated • Standby ..... Red (The Plasma Display will still consume power as long as the Remot...
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Basic Controls Remote Control Transmitter POWER button The Plasma Display must first be plugged into the wall outlet. Press this button to turn the Plasma INPUT button (see page 18) Display on, from s...
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ASPECT Controls The Display will allow you to enjoy viewing the picture at its maximum size, including wide screen cinema format picture. INPUT POWER ASPECT MENU MUTE Press repeatedly to change the as...
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On-Screen Menu Display Various menus allow you to make settings for the picture, sound, and other functions so that you can enjoy watching Display best suited for you. Remote Control Unit MENU Press t...
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On-Screen Menu Display Overview Note: Menu that cannot be adjusted is grayout. Adjustable menu changes depending on signal, input and menu setting. During “AV”, “YPb Pr” and “HDMI” Main Menu input sig...
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PICTURE Menu MENU Press to display the menu screen. Select Picture Menu. Press to select the menu to adjust. Press to enter menu. Select to adjust each item. Press to select the menu to adjust. Press ...
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SOUND Menu MENU Press to display the menu screen. Select Sound Menu. Press to select the menu to adjust. Press to enter menu. Select to adjust each item. Press to select the menu to adjust. Press to s...
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SETUP Menu MENU Press to display the menu screen. Select Setup Menu. Press to select the menu to adjust. Press to enter menu. Select to adjust each item. Press to select the menu to adjust. Press to s...
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SETUP Menu PC Setup MENU Press to display the menu screen. Select Setup Menu. Press to select the Setup menu. Press to enter menu. Select to adjust each item. Press to select the item. Adjust the sett...
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HOTEL MODE Setup The Hotel Mode is a special function which allows users to configure settings to suit certain locations or applications. MENU Press to display the menu screen. Select Setup Menu. Pres...
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HOTEL MODE Setup Hotel Mode Menu List Item Details Off AV1 AV2 YPb Pr HDMI1 HDMI2 HDMI PC Adjusts the input signal when the unit is turned on. Initial Input Off: The input signal when the power was l...
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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 Electrical Appliances Interference Noisy Sound Cars / Mot...
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PC Input Signals Applicable input signals for Mini D-sub 15P Signal name Horizontal frequency Vertical frequency Dot clock frequency (k Hz) (Hz) (MHz) 640 x 480 @ 60 Hz 31.47 59.93 25.18 640 x 480 @ 7...
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Specifications TH-42PRT12U Power Source 110 - 127 V AC, 50/60 Hz Power Consumption Power on 286 W Stand-by condition Under 1 W Aspect Ratio 16:9 Screen size 36.2" x 20.3" x 41.6" (W x H...
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Panasonic Professional Flat Panel Display Limited Warranty (for the U.S.A and Puerto Rico) Panasonic Professional Display Company Unit of Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way 1F-10...
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LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT (for Canada) Panasonic Canada Inc. 5770 Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario L4W 2T3 LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT WARRANTY COVERAGE PERIOD EXCEPTIONSPanasonic Canada Inc. (also ...
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Customer Service
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Customer’s Record The model number and serial number of this product can be found on its back cover. You should note this serial number in the space provided below and retain this book, plus your purc...