Panasonic TH 50VX100U User Manual

Operating Instructions

High Definition

Custom Home Theater Plasma Display

Model No. TH-50VX100U

TH-65VX100U

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.

English

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 intended to tell the user that parts inside the product are a risk of electric shock to persons.

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

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

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 feature. 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.

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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 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.

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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 as well, and record the model number and serial number of your set in the space provided on the rear cover of these instructions.

Table of Contents

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 .....	17
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

Adjusting POS. /SIZE .............................................	31
SOUND Adjustment................................................	33
SDI SOUND OUTPUT...........................................	33
SCREENSAVER (For preventing image retention) ..	34
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 ..	53
LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT.......................	54
Customer Service...................................................	55

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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 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.

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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 possibility of injury.

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

• Pedestal ................................................................................	TY-ST50VX100 (for TH-50VX100U),
	TY-ST65VX100 (for TH-65VX100U)
• Wall-hanging bracket (vertical)..............................................	TY-WK42PV7 (for TH-50VX100U),
	TY-WK65PV7 (for TH-65VX100U)
• Wall-hanging bracket (angled) ..............................................	TY-WK42PR7 (for TH-50VX100U),
	TY-WK65PR8 (for TH-65VX100U)
• 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-FB11DD
• Ir Through Terminal Board ....................................................	TY-FB9RT

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

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:

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.

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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 of 3 15/16” (10 cm) or more at the top, left and right,

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.

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Accessories

Accessories Supplied

Check that you have the Accessories and items shown

Operating	Remote Control		Batteries for the
Instruction book	Transmitter		Remote Control
	N2QAYB000323		Transmitter
	/SIZE PICTURE		(2 × AA Size)
	POS.
	DISPLAY
	FUNCTION
	PC	COMPO.
	HDMI
	CH INPUT	VIDEO
		MENU
	EXT.SCALER	OFF TIMER
	MEM.
	LOAD
	DISPLAY
Fixing band × 1	AC cord

Remote Control Batteries

Requires two AA batteries.

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

Open

Hook

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

Close

“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)

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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	AC cord connection (see page 13)
	terminal (R)
		– AC cord fixing

1

2

Note:

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

1Plug the AC cord into the display unit.

Plug the AC cord until it clicks.

2Fix the AC cord with the clamper which is attached to the unit.

Close

Push until the hook clicks.

Open

2. Pull off.

1. Keep the

knob pressed.

1
2	1
	2

Unplug the AC cord

Unplug the AC cord pressing the two knobs.

Note:

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

–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.

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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:	To loosen:
	Push the catch
Pull
2	Pull

	R	AUDIO L	PR/CR/R PB/CB/B	Y/G		AUDIO
		COMPONENT/RGB IN
SLOT1	SLOT2		SLOT3	PC	IN	SERIAL

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

(see page 12)

COMPONENT/RGB IN and		From EXTERNAL		From SERIAL
Audio IN Terminals (equivalent		monitor terminal		Terminal on
of RCA Component Video		on Computer		Computer
Terminal Board (TY-42TM6Z))		(see page 10)		(see page 11)
(see page 12)

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

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Connections

PC Input Terminals connection

(Female)

COMPUTER

AUDIO

PC IN

Conversion adapter

(if necessary)

Mini D-sub 15p

RGB

PC cable

(Male)

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.

•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 110 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

5		4	3	2		1
10		9		8	7	6
15	14		13	12		11

Pin Layout for PC Input Terminal

Pin No.	Signal Name	Pin No.	Signal Name	Pin No.	Signal Name
1	R (PR/CR)	6	GND (Ground)	11	NC (not connected)
2	G (Y)	7	GND (Ground)	12	SDA
3	B (PB/CB)	8	GND (Ground)	13	HD/SYNC
4	NC (not connected)	9	+5 V DC	14	VD
5	GND (Ground)	10	GND (Ground)	15	SCL

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Connections

SERIAL Terminals connection

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

	COMPUTER	(Male)
		1	2	3	4	5
			6	7	8	9
	RS-232C Straight cable	SERIAL
		Pin layout for SERIAL Terminal

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.

(Female)

Signal names for D-sub 9P connector

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.

Pin No.		Details
	2	R X D
	3	T X D
	5	GND
4	• 6	Non use
	7	(Shorted in this set)
	8
1	• 9	NC

These signal names are those of computer specifications.

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 P5 ETX

	Colon	Parameter(s)	End
Start	3-character	(1 - 5 bytes)	(03h)
(02h)	command (3 bytes)

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.

Command

Command	Parameter	Control details
PON	None	Power ON
POF	None	Power OFF
AVL	**	Volume 00 - 63
IMS	None	Input select (toggle)
	SL1	Slot1 input
	SL2	Slot2 input
	SL3	Slot3 input
	PC1	PC input
	SL1A	Slot1 input (INPUT1A)
	SL1B	Slot1 input (INPUT1B)
	SL2A	Slot2 input (INPUT2A)
	SL2B	Slot2 input (INPUT2B)
DAM	None	Screen mode select (toggle)
	ZOOM	ZOOM
	FULL	FULL
	JUST	JUST
	NORM	4:3
	SJST	JUST
	SNOM	4:3
	SFUL	H-FILL

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

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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.	Signal	Pin No.		Signal
	1	T.M.D.S Data2+	11	T.M.D.S Clock
				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+	14	Reserved
		T.M.D.S Data1
	5			(N.C. on device)
	6	Shield	15
		T.M.D.S Data1-		SCL
	7	T.M.D.S Data0+	16	SDA
	8	T.M.D.S Data0	17	DDC/CEC
		Shield		Ground
	9		18
		T.M.D.S Data0-		+5V Power
	10	T.M.D.S Clock+	19	Hot Plug Detect
		19		3	1

18

4

2

Note:

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

	R	AUDIO L PR/CR/R PB/CB/B Y/G
		COMPONENT/RGB IN
SLOT1	SLOT2	SLOT3

HDMI cables

HDMI cables

HDMI	HDMI	HDMI	HDMI
AV OUT	AV OUT	AV OUT	AV OUT

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

COMPONENT / RGB connection

	COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
Example of input signal source	PR

DVD

Y, PB, PR, PB OUT

Y

Digital TV-SET-TOP-BOX

(DTV-STB)

L

AUDIO OUT R

R AUDIO L PR/CR/R PB/CB/B Y/G

COMPONENT/RGB IN

SLOT3

Computer

RGB Camcorder

or

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)

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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

Power	Remote Control
Indicator	Sensor

INPUT MENU

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.

1 Select the language.

2 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).

PC

FULL

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

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.

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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	HDMI signal terminal in SLOT1
	HDMI2
	HDMI3	HDMI signal terminal in SLOT2
	HDMI4
		COMPONENT or RGB signal terminal in SLOT3
	COMPONENT
	PC	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.

PC

COMPO.

HDMI

CH INPUT

DISPLAY

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.

PICTURE

SET UP

POS. /SIZE

SOUND

HDMI

Press to select		Selectable languages	SET UP menu
OSD LANGUAGE.
		English(UK)
Press to select your				SIGNAL
		Deutsch
preferred language.				SCREENSAVER
		Français
				COMPONENT/RGB-IN SELECT
		Italiano			RGB
		Español
				EXTERNAL SCALER MODE	OFF
		ENGLISH(US)
				POWER SAVE	OFF
		(Japanese)		OSD POSITION	UPPER LEFT
				OSD LANGUAGE	ENGLISH (US)
		Русский (Russian)

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Basic Controls

Main Unit

INPUT button	When the menu screen is displayed:
(INPUT1, INPUT2, INPUT3	“▲”: press to move the cursor up
and PC selection)	“▼”: press to move the cursor
(see page 14)	down (see page 19)

		Remote control
		sensor
		Enter / Aspect
INPUT MENU	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.)

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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 DYNAMIC MONITOR 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)

POS.

/SIZE PICTURE

DISPLAY

FUNCTION

PC	COMPO.
	HDMI

	CH INPUT	VIDEO
		MENU

EXT.SCALER OFF TIMER

MEM.

LOAD

DISPLAY

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

90

0

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.

1Input label

2Aspect mode (see page 18)

3Off timer

The off timer indicator is displayed only when the off timer has been set.

PC	1
4:3	2
OFF TIMER 90	3

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Basic Controls

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

Press

SCROLLING BAR		Press to
		select
SCROLLING BAR		“YES”.
YES	N O	Press.

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

SCROLLING BAR ONLY

To exit this mode, press any button.

Press

TEST PATTERNS		Press to
		select
TEST PATTERNS		“YES”.
YES	N O	Press.

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

Color Bars

Red

Green

Frame

Black

Blue

1% window

(2 lines × 2 dots)

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)

EXT. SCALER function

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

EXTERNAL SCALER MODE ON

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.

Input signal must be 1125p(1080p)

EXTERNAL SCALER MODE ON

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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