Panasonic TH 50VX100U User Manual

Operating Instructions

High Definition

Custom Home Theater Plasma Display

Model No.

TH-50VX100U TH-65VX100U

English

The illustration shown is an image.

Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read these instructions completely.

Please keep this manual for future reference.

TQBC2372-1

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.

The lightning flash with arrow-head within a triangle is in tend ed to tell the user that parts inside the product are a risk of electric shock to per sons.

The exclamation point within a triangle is intended to tell the user that important operating and servicing instructions are in the papers with the ap pli ance.

WARNING : To prevent damage which may result in fire or shock hazard, do not expose this apparatus to rain

or mois ture.

Do not place containers with water (flower 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

qualified 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 fit a grounding-type power outlet. This is a safety fea ture. If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact an electrician. Do not defeat the purpose of the grounding plug.

This video monitor is designed to display television content from a separate TV tuner. Full-power analog TV broadcasting in the United States will end (as required by law) on February 17, 2009, after which full-power TV broadcasts will be digital only. If this device is used after that date to record or display programming from a product with a TV tuner that relies on a TV antenna, that product would need to contain a digital tuner, or a TV Converter would be necessary to tune the digital signal received with a TV antenna. Analog TVs should continue to work as before for other purposes (e.g., for watching low-power TV stations still broadcasting in analog, watching prerecorded movies, or playing video games). When a Converter is used with an older television receiver or directly with this product, a signal splitter might be necessary to continue to receive low-power analog broadcasts via an antenna. For more information, please see www.DTV.gov or 1-888-CALL-FCC. For information on the TV Converter program, and on government coupons that may be used toward the purchase of one, see www.dtv2009.gov, or call the NTIA at 1-888-DTV-2009. Please check with your cable or satellite service provider if you have questions about your cable or satellite set-top box.

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 amplifiers) 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 fit 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 specified by the manufacturer.

12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified 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 qualified 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.

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.

Important Safety Instructions ..................................3

FCC STATEMENT ...................................................... 5

Safety Precautions ................................................... 6

Maintenance .............................................................. 7

Accessories .............................................................. 8

Accessories Supplied .............................................. 8

Remote Control Batteries ........................................ 8

Connections .............................................................. 9

PC Input Terminals connection .............................. 10

SERIAL Terminals connection ................................11

HDMI connection ...................................................12

COMPONENT / RGB connection ..........................12

Power ON / OFF ..................................................... 13

Initial selections...................................................... 14

Selecting the input signal ......................................14

Selecting the On-Screen Menu Language ............14

Basic Controls ........................................................ 15

SCROLLING BAR and TEST PATTERNS functions

EXT. SCALER function ..........................................17

ASPECT Controls ................................................... 18

On-Screen Menu Displays ..................................... 19

PICTURE Adjustments ...........................................21

ADVANCED SETTINGS ........................................ 23

Picture Profiles ....................................................... 25

Saving profiles .......................................................26

Loading profiles ..................................................... 27

Editing profiles .......................................................28

Locking profiles .....................................................29

.....17

Adjusting POS. /SIZE .............................................31

SOUND Adjustment ................................................ 33

SDI SOUND OUTPUT ........................................... 33

SCREENSAVER (For preventing image retention)

Reduces screen image retention ........................... 35

SIDE BAR ADJUST ...............................................35

Specifying the scaler.............................................. 36

Reduces power consumption ...............................37

Customizing the On-Screen Menu Display .......... 38

SET UP for Input Signals ....................................... 39

COMPONENT / RGB IN SELECT ......................... 39

YUV / RGB IN SELECT ......................................... 39

SIGNAL menu .......................................................40

XGA MODE ........................................................... 40

REFRESH RATE ...................................................40

SYNC ....................................................................41

SDI THROUGH .....................................................41

Input signal display ................................................41

OPTIONS Adjustments ........................................... 42

Watching Videos and DVDs ...................................43

Programming the Remote to Operate Peripheral

Equipment .............................................................44

Troubleshooting .....................................................45

List of Aspect Modes .............................................46

Remote Control Operation / Code List ................. 47

Applicable Input Signals ........................................ 50

Specifications ......................................................... 52

Panasonic Professional Flat Panel Display Limited Warranty

LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT .......................54

Customer Service ...................................................55

.. 34

.. 53

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 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 modifications 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-50VX100U, TH-65VX100U

Responsible Party: Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way 1F-10, Secaucus, NJ 07094 Contact Source: Panasonic Professional Display 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 Computer, 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-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.

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 possibility of injury.

Pedestal ................................................................................ TY-ST50VX100 (for TH-50VX100U),

•

Wall-hanging bracket (vertical).............................................. TY-WK42PV7 (for TH-50VX100U),

•

Wall-hanging bracket (angled) .............................................. TY-WK42PR7 (for TH-50VX100U),

•

BNC Component Video Terminal Board ...............................TY-42TM6A

•

RCA Component Video Terminal Board ................................TY-42TM6Z

•

HD-SDI Terminal Board ........................................................TY-FB9HD

•

HD-SDI Terminal Board with audio .......................................TY-FB10HD

•

Dual Link HD-SDI Terminal Board ........................................TY-FB11DHD

•

Dual HDMI Terminal Board ...................................................TY-FB10HMD

•

DVI-D Terminal Board ...........................................................TY-FB1 1DD

•

Ir Through Terminal Board ....................................................TY -FB9R T

•

Always be sure to ask a qualified technician to carry out set-up.

(All of the following accessories are manufactured by Panasonic Corporation.)

TY-ST65VX100 (for TH-65VX100U) TY-WK65PV7 (for TH-65VX100U) TY-WK65PR8 (for TH-65VX100U)

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.

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 fire 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 fire. 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 reflected light from your Plasma Display.

Note:

Safety Precautions / Maintenance

WARNING

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 fire 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 fire 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

15/16” (10 cm) or more at the top, left and right,

of 3 and 2 3/4” (7 cm) or more at the rear, and also keep the space between the bottom of the display and the floor surface. If using some other setting-up method, follow the manual of it. (If there is no specific 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.)

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.

Do not use any power supply cord other than that provided with this unit.

• Doing so may cause fire 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 fire. 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 modifications, 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 fire 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 fire 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 fire. Contact an Authorized Service Center for any repairs that need to be made.

Maintenance

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 fingernails 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.

Accessories

Accessories Supplied

Check that you have the Accessories and items shown

Operating Instruction book

Remote Control Batteries

Requires two AA batteries.

1. Pull and hold the hook, then open the battery cover.

Remote Control Transmitter N2QAYB000323

POS.

PICTURE

/SIZE

DISPLAY

FUNCTION

COMPO.

HDMI

フ

VIDEO

INPUTCH

OFF TIMER

EXT.SCALER

MEM. LOAD

DISPLAY

AC cordFixing band × 1

2. Insert batteries - note correct polarity ( + and -).

Batteries for the Remote Control Transmitter (2 × AA Size)

Open

Hook

“AA” size

Helpful Hint:

For frequent remote control users, replace old batteries with Alkaline batteries for longer life.

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, fire or the like.

7. Make a note of the remote control codes before changing batteries in case the codes are reset. (see page 44)

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.

Speaker terminal (L)

Speaker terminal (R)

Note:

Make sure that the AC cord is locked on both the left and right sides.

AC cord connection (see page 13)

– AC cord fixing

Plug the AC cord into

the display unit.

Plug the AC cord until it

clicks.

Fix the AC cord with

the clamper which is attached to the unit.

Open

Push until the hook clicks.

2. Pull off.

Keep the knob pressed.

Unplug the AC cord

Note:

When disconnecting the AC cord, be absolutely sure to disconnect the AC cord plug at the socket outlet first.

Unplug the AC cord pressing the two knobs.

– Cable fixing band

Secure any excess cables with band as required.

Note:

One fixing band is supplied with this unit. In case of securing cables at two positions, please purchase it separately.

Pass the attached cable fixing band through the clip as shown in the figure.

To secure cables connected to Terminals, wrap the cable fixing band around them then pass the pointed end through the locking block, as shown in the figure.

While ensuring there is sufficient slack in cables to minimize stress (especially in the power cord), firmly bind all cables with the supplied fixing band.

To tighten:

Pull

To loosen: Push the catch

SLOT1

Dual HDMI Terminals (equivalent of Dual HDMI Terminal Board (TY -FB10HMD)) (see page 12)

AUDIO

SLOT2

COMPONENT/RGB IN and Audio IN Terminals (equivalent of RCA Component Video Terminal Board (TY-42TM6Z))

PR/CR/R PB/CB/B

COMPONENT/RGB IN

SLOT3

Y/G

From EXTERNAL monitor terminal on Computer (see page 10)

(see page 12)

Note: At factory shipment, Terminal boards are installed in SLOT 1, SLOT 2 and SLOT 3.

Pull

AUDIO

SERIALPC IN

From SERIAL Terminal on Computer (see page 11)

Connections

PC Input Terminals connection

COMPUTER

Conversion adapter (if necessary)

RGB

PC cable

(Female)

AUDIO

PC IN

Mini D-sub 15p

(Male)

Audio

Connect a cable which matches the audio output terminal on the computer.

Stereo plug

Notes:

Due to space limitations, occasionally you may have trouble connecting Mini D-sub 15P cable with ferrite core to PC

• input Terminal. With regard to the typical PC input signals that are described in the applicable input signals list (see page 50),

• 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 1 10 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 1,440 × 1,080 dots when the aspect mode is set to “4:3”, and 1,920 × 1,080

• dots when the aspect mode is set to “FULL”. If the display resolution exceeds these maximums, it may not be possible to show fine detail with sufficient 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 specified

• 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 No.

15 14 13 12 11

Pin Layout for PC Input Terminal

67839

1 2 3

NC (not connected)

Signal Name

R (PR/CR)

G (Y)

B (PB/CB)

GND (Ground)

Pin No.

6 7 8 9

Signal Name

GND (Ground) GND (Ground) GND (Ground)

+5 V DC

GND (Ground)

Pin No.

11 12 13 14 15

Signal Name

NC (not connected)

SDA

HD/SYNC

SCL

SERIAL Terminals connection

The SERIAL terminal is used when the Plasma Display is controlled by a computer.

COMPUTER

(Male)

Connections

13452

6789

RS-232C Straight cable

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 only.

• Additional equipment and cables shown are not supplied

• with this set.

The SERIAL terminal conforms to the RS-232C interface specification, 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 satisfies the conditions given below. Use a computer application such as programming language software. Refer to the documentation for the computer application for details.

Communication parameters

Signal level RS-232C compliant

Synchronization method Asynchronous

Baud rate 9600 bps

Parity None

Character length 8 bits

Stop bit 1 bit

Flow control -

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.

STX C1 C2 C3 P1 P2 P3 P4

Start (02h)

: P5 ETX

Colon Parameter(s) 3-character command (3 bytes)

(1 - 5 bytes)

End (03h)

Notes:

If multiple commands are transmitted, be sure to wait for

• the response for the first 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. SL1A, SL1B, SL2A and SL2B of Command IMS are

• available only when a dual input terminal board is attached.

SERIAL

Pin layout for SERIAL Terminal

(Female)

Signal names for D-sub 9P connector

Pin No. Details

2 3 5

•

7 8

•

R X D T X D

GND

Non use

(Shorted in this set)

These signal names are those of computer specifications.

Command

Command Parameter Control details PON None Power ON POF None Power OFF AVL ** Volume 00 - 63 IMS None

SL1 SL2 SL3 PC1 SL1A SL1B SL2A SL2B

DAM None

ZOOM FULL JUST NORM SJST SNOM SFUL

Input select (toggle) Slot1 input Slot2 input Slot3 input PC input Slot1 input (INPUT1A) Slot1 input (INPUT1B) Slot2 input (INPUT2A) Slot2 input (INPUT2B)

Screen mode select (toggle) ZOOM FULL JUST 4:3 JUST 4:3

H-FILL With the power off, this display responds to PON command only.

Connections

HDMI connection

This unit has terminal boards equivalent to Dual HDMI Terminal Board (TY-FB10HMD) and RCA Component Video Terminal Board (TY-42TM6Z) as standard equipment.

[Pin assignments and signal names]

Pin No.

1 2

3 4

5 6

7 8 9

Signal T.M.D.S Data2+ T.M.D.S Data2

Shield T.M.D.S Data2T.M.D.S Data1+ T.M.D.S Data1

Shield T.M.D.S Data1T.M.D.S Data0+ T.M.D.S Data0

Shield T.M.D.S Data0T.M.D.S Clock+

Pin No.

11 12

15 16

17 18

Signal

T.M.D.S Clock Shield

T.M.D.S ClockCEC

Reserved (N.C. on device)

SCL SDA DDC/CEC

Ground +5V Power Hot Plug Detect

3 1

AUDIO

PR/CR/R PB/CB/B

COMPONENT/RGB IN

SLOT1 SLOT2 SLOT3

HDMI cables

Y/G

PC I

HDMI

AV OU T

Note:

Additional equipment and HDMI cables shown are not supplied with this set.

COMPONENT / RGB connection

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

Example of input signal source

DVD

Digital TV-SET-TOP-BOX (DTV-STB)

Y , P

OUT

AUDIO

P B

B,P R,

OUT

Computer RGB Camcorder

HDMI

AV OUT

HDMI

AV OUT

DVD Player or SET-TOP-BOX (HDMI compatible machines only)

AUDIO

PR/CR/R PB/CB/B

COMPONENT/RGB IN

SLOT3

Y/G

HDMI

AV OUT

Notes:

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) Additional equipment, cables and adapter plugs shown are not supplied with this set.

• SYNC ON G signal is needed. (see page 41)

•

INPUT MENU

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 9)

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 first.

Press the Power switch on the Plasma Display to turn the set on: Power-On.

Power Indicator: Green

INPUT MENU OK

Power Indicator

Remote Control Sensor

When first switching on the unit

Following screen will be displayed when the unit is turned on for the first time. Select the language with the remote control. Unit buttons are invalid.

Select the language.

Set.

OSD LANGUAGE

English (UK)

Deutsch Français

Italiano

Español

ENGLISH (US)

Русский

From the second time on, the below screen is displayed for a while (setting condition is an example).

Notes:

Once the language is set, this screen won’t be displayed when switching on the unit next time.

• After the setting, language selection can be done from the SET UP menu. (see page 14)

•

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

FULL

HDMI

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.

ENTER/

■

INPUT

Initial selections

Selecting the input signal

Select the input signals to be connected by installing the optional Terminal Boards.

INPUT

Press to select the input signal to be played back from the equipment which has been connected to the Plasma Display.

INPUT

HDMI1

HDMI2 HDMI3 HDMI4 COMPONENT PC

HDMI signal terminal in SLOT1 HDMI signal terminal in SLOT2

COMPONENT or RGB signal terminal in SLOT3 PC signal terminal in PC IN

Using dedicated buttons for input selection

Press to select HDMI signal terminals 1–4 in SLOT 1 and 2.

Press to select component or RGB signal terminal in SLOT 3.

Press to select PC signal terminal in PC IN.

Notes:

Selecting is also possible by pressing the INPUT button on the unit.

• Input terminal will not be selected if the terminal board is not installed into the SLOT.

• 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 45), but this function is not the perfect solution to image retention.

HDMI

DISPLAY

COMPO.

フ

INPUTCH

INPUT MENU

ENTER/

■

Selecting the On-Screen Menu Language

Press to display the menu screen. Press to select “SET UP”.

Press to display the SET UP menu.

Press to select OSD LANGUAGE.

Press to select your preferred language.

Selectable languages

English(UK) Deutsch Français Italiano Español ENGLISH(US)

(Japanese)



(Russian)

PICTURE

SET UP

POS. /SIZE SOUND

SET UP menu

SCREENSAVER

COMPONENT/RGB-IN SELECT

EXTERNAL SCALER MODE POWER SAVE OFF OSD POSITION UPPER LEFT

OSD LANGUAGE ENGLISH(US

HDMI

SIGNAL

RGB OFF

)

Basic Controls

Main Unit

INPUT button (INPUT1, INPUT2, INPUT3 and PC selection)

(see page 14)

INPUT MENU

When the menu screen is displayed: “” :

press to move the cursor up

“” :

press to move the cursor down (see page 19)

Remote control sensor

Enter / Aspect

ENTER/

■

button

(see page 18, 19)

Main Power On / Off Switch

MENU Screen ON / OFF

Each time the MENU button is pressed, the menu screen will switch. (see page 19)

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............ Orange (With PC input signal

and during operation of PC’s screensaver.)

Basic Controls

Remote Control Transmitter

POS. /SIZE button

(see page 31)

Standby (ON / OFF) button

The Plasma Display must first be plugged into the wall outlet and turned on at the power switch (see page 13). Press this button to turn the Plasma Display On, from Standby mode. Press it again to turn the Plasma Display Off to Standby mode.

FUNCTION button (see page 17)

OK button

Press to make selections.

POSITION buttons

PC button

Press to select PC input. (see page 14)

DIRECT INPUT buttons

Press the each button to select the INPUT mode. (see page 14) This button is used to switch directly to INPUT mode.

INPUT button

(see page 14)

VIDEO MENU button

Press to select PICTURE MENU. (see page 21)

STANDARD MONITOR

DYNAMIC CINEMA

EXT.SCALER button (see page 17)

ASPECT button

Press to adjust the aspect. (see page 18)

Numeric buttons (see page 27)

MEM. LOAD button

(see page 27)

External equipment operations

(see page 43)

DISPLAY

FUNCTION

INPUTCH

EXT.SCALER

MEM. LOAD

POS.

PICTURE

/SIZE

HDMI

DISPLAY

VIDEO MENU

OFF TIMER

COMPO.

フ

PICTURE button (see page 21)

LIGHT button Lights the INPUT and VIDEO MENU buttons for 5 seconds. Makes the selected remote control mode key (DISPLAY, VCR, DBS/CBL or DVD) flash three times. Press again to turn off the INPUT and VIDEO MENU button lights.

Equipment (Remote control mode) selection buttons (see page 43, 44)

MENU button

Displays menu screen. (see page 19) RETURN button (see page 19)

Press the RETURN button to return to previous menu screen.

COMPO. button

Press to select COMPONENT or RGB input. (see page 14)

OFF TIMER button

The Plasma Display can be preset to switch to stand-by after a fixed 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

When three minutes remain, “OFF TIMER 3” will flash. The off timer is cancelled if a power interruption occurs.

RECALL button

Press to display the current system status.

Input label

Aspect mode (see page 18)

Off timer

The off timer indicator is displayed

only when the off timer has been set.

4:3

OFF TIMER 90

1 2

Basic Controls

EXTERNAL SCALER MODE

Input signal must be 1125p(1080p)

SCROLLING BAR and TEST PATTERNS functions

Pressing activates one of the following two functions. The function button setting can be configured by accessing “Function button assign” in the OPTIONS menu. (see page 42)

SCROLLING BAR TEST PATTERNS

SCROLLING BAR

Press

Press to

TEST PATTERNS

Press

select

SCROLLING BAR

YES N O

“YES”. Press.

Activates the SCROLLING BAR ONLY screensaver. After 15 minutes, the display enters standby mode.

SCROLLING BAR ONLY

Each time you press , a different test pattern is displayed (seven in all).

Black

TEST PATTERNS

YES N O

Color Bars Red Green

Frame

1% window

(2 lines × 2 dots)

To exit this mode, press any button.

To exit this mode, press any button other than .

Note:

AUTO POWER OFF is deactivated during SCROLLING BAR or TEST PATTERNS operation. (see page 37)

Press to select “YES”.

Press.

Blue

EXT. SCALER function

Each time you press , an external scaler is activated or deactivated.

EXTERNAL SCALER MODE

OFF: Use the built-in scaler. ON: Use an external scaler.

The setting is valid with the following signals. 1125 (1080) / 24p • 25p • 30p • 50p • 60p With input signals other than these, specifying “ON” will display the following message.

Note:

You can also turn the built-in scaler ON and OFF by accessing “EXTERNAL SCALER MODE” in the SET UP menu. (see page 36)

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Panasonic TH 50VX100U User Manual

Important Safety Instructions

Table of Contents

FCC STATEMENT

Safety Precautions

Maintenance

Accessories

Accessories Supplied

Remote Control Batteries

Connections

PC Input Terminals connection

SERIAL Terminals connection

HDMI connection

COMPONENT / RGB connection

Power ON / OFF

Initial selections

Selecting the input signal

Selecting the On-Screen Menu Language

Basic Controls

SCROLLING BAR and TEST PATTERNS functions

EXT. SCALER function