Panasonic TH-61PHW6 User Manual

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PLASMA DISPLAY

High Definition Plasma Display

Operating Instructions

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Model No.

TH-61PHW6

For assistance in the USA, please call : 1-888-VIEW-PTV(843-9788)

or e-mail us at : [email protected]

or visit us at www.panasonic.com (U.S.A.)

Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read these instructions completely. Please keep this manual
for future reference.

English

TQBC0644

WARNING

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
constitute a risk of electric
shock to persons.

WARNING: To prevent damage which may result in fire or shock hazard, do not expose this appliance 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.

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.

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Important Safety Instructions

1) Read these instructions.
All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the appliance is operated.

2) Keep these instructions.
The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference.

3) Heed all warnings.
All warnings on the appliance and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.

4) Follow all instructions.
All operating and use instructions should be followed.

5) Do not use this apparatus near water.
For example, near a bathtub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, and
the like.

6) Clean only with dry cloth.
Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning.
Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a dry cloth for cleaning.

7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
Slots and Openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the product and to
protect it from overheating. The openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other
similar surface.

8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers)
that produce heat.
This product should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is
provided or the manufacturer’s instructions have been adhered to.

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.
Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the appliance and cart combination
to overturn.

13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power-line surges.

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.

16) Do not overload wall outlets or extension cords as this can result in fire or electrical shock.

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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 High Definition 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.

For assistance in the USA, please call : 1-888-VIEW-PTV(843-9788)

or e-mail us at : [email protected]

or visit us at www.panasonic.com (U.S.A.)

Table of Contents

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

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

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

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

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

Optional Accessories ................................................... 8

Remote Control Batteries............................................. 9

Basic Controls ............................................................. 10

Connections / Cable fixing band ............................... 11

Speakers connection ................................................. 12

AV Input Terminals connection ................................... 12

AV Input connection ................................................... 13

COMPONENT / RGB Input connection ..................... 13

PC Input Terminals connection .................................. 15

SERIAL Terminals connection .................................... 17

Power ON/OFF and Input Signal Selection............... 18

AC cord connection.................................................... 18

Power ON/OFF .......................................................... 18

Select the Input Signal ............................................... 19

Selecting the ON-Screen Menu Language ................ 19

On-Screen Menu Display from Remote Control ....... 20

ADVANCED SETTINGS ............................................ 21

ASPECT Controls ........................................................ 23

Adjusting PICTURE POSITION/SIZE ......................... 25

SOUND Adjustment .................................................... 27

MUTE ......................................................................... 27

SURROUND Controls ................................................. 28

PICTURE Adjustments................................................ 29

SCREENSAVER(For preventing after-images) ......... 31

NEGATIVE / SCROLL Selection ................................ 31

ON/OFF Selection...................................................... 31

SIDE BAR ADJUST ................................................... 32

SET UP for Input Signals ............................................ 33

COMPONENT / RGB IN SELECT ............................. 33

3D Y/C FILTER – For NTSC Video images ............... 33

COLOR SYSTEM / Panasonic AUTO ........................ 34

SYNC ......................................................................... 35

H-FREQ. (kHz) / V-FREQ. (Hz) ................................. 35

Troubleshooting .......................................................... 36

Specifications.............................................................. 37

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FCC STATEMENT

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 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 radio/TV technician for help.

This device complies with Part 15 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, use only shielded interface cables when connecting to computer or
peripheral devices.
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by Matsushita Electric Corporation of America could
cause harmful interference and would void the user’s authority to operate this device.

FCC Declaration of Conformity

Responsible Party: Matsushita Electric Corporation of America

One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094

Contact Source: Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company

1-888-843-9788
email: [email protected]

Note:

Do not allow a still picture to be displayed for an extended period, as this can cause a permanent after­image to remain on the High Definition 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.

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Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple Computer, USA.

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S-VGA is a registered trademark of the Video Electronics Standard Association.

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Even if no special notation has been made of company or product trademarks, these trademarks have been fully
respected.

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Safety Precautions

WARNING

Set up

Do not place the Plasma Display on sloped or unstable surfaces.

The Plasma Display may fall off or tip over.

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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

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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.

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If using the optional pedestal (accessory), leave a space of 4” (102 mm) or more at the top, left and right,
mm) or more at the rear.

Avoid installing this product near electronic equipment that is easy to receive electromagnetic waves.

It may cause interference in image, sound, etc. In particular, keep video equipment away from this product.

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AC Power Supply Cord

The Plasma Display is designed to operate on 120 V AC, 50/60 Hz.

and 1” (25

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

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plate is loose, they should not be used.

Do not handle the power cord plug with wet hands.

Doing so may cause electric shocks.

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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

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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. Contact an

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Authorized Service center to have the Display evaluated. 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.

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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 Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.)

Pedestal

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Wall-hanging bracket (Vertical)

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

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TY-ST61PHW6
TY-WK61PV1

When using the Plasma Display

Do not bring your hands, face or objects close to the ventilation holes of the Plasma Display.

The top of the Plasma Display is usually very hot due to the high temperature of exhaust air being released through the

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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.

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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.

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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

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the cord from the wall outlet and clean it with a dry cloth.

Cleaning and 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, soak a soft, lint-free cloth in a weak detergent solution and then wring the cloth to

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remove excess liquid. Use this cloth to wipe the surface of the display panel, 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. Furthermore, avoid contact with

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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 a weak detergent solution and then wring the cloth dry. Use this cloth

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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.

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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

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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.

Note:

Do not allow a still picture to be displayed for an extended period, as this can cause a permanent after-image 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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Accessories

Accessories Supplied

Check that you have the Accessories and items shown

Operating
Instruction book

Remote Control
Transmitter
EUR646533

INPUT

SURROUND

VOL

NR

PICTURE

SET UP

SOUND

PICTURE
POS. /SIZE

ASPECT

OFF TIMER

PC

PLASMA DISPLAY

Fixing bands
TMME203× 2

Batteries for the Remote
Control Transmitter
(AA(R6) Battery × 2)

AC cordWarranty

Optional Accessories

Pedestal

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TY-ST61PHW6

For assembling

Full instructions are supplied with each of the optional accessories for use with this Plasma Display.

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Wall hanging bracket

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TY-WK61PV1

Remote Control Batteries

Requires two AA batteries.

1. Turn the transmitter face down.

Press and slide off the battery
cover.

2. Install the batteries as shown in
the battery compartment.
(Polarity + or – must match the
markings in the compartment.)

3. Replace the cover and slide in
reverse until the lock snaps.

Two "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.

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.

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Basic Controls

R - STANDBY
G POWER ON

TH-61PHW6

Main POWER ON/OFF Switch

Power Indicator

The Power Indicator will light.

POWER-OFF Indicator not illuminated

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(The unit will still consume some power as
long as the power cord is inserted into the
wall outlet.)

STAND-BY .....Red

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POWER-ON.....Green

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(VIDEO(S VIDEO), COMPONENT/RGB,
PC Mode Selection)

Press
(S VIDEO), COMPONENT/RGB, PC input
signal modes sequentially.
(see page 19)

STAND-BY(ON/OFF) button

The Plasma Display must first be plugged into the wall
outlet and turned on at the power switch (see page 18).
Press this button to turn the Plasma Display ON, from STAND­BY mode. Press it again to turn the High Definition Plasma
Display OFF to STAND-BY mode.

STATUS button

Press the “STATUS” button to
display the current system status.

VIDEO

NORMAL

OFF TIMER 90

1

2

3

1 VIDEO(S VIDEO), COMPONENT

/ RGB, PC mode

2 ASPECT mode (see page 23)

NR

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

N button

(see page 21, 26, 27, 29)

PICTURE

PICTURE button

(see page 29)

PICTURE

POS. /SIZE

PICTURE POS./SIZE button

(see page 25)

PC

PC button

Press the “PC” mode selection
button to select the PC mode.
This button is used to switch
directly to PC mode.

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

OFF TIMER button

setting changes to 30 minutes, 60 minutes, 90 minutes and 0 minutes (off timer
cancelled) each time the button is pressed.

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

INPUT

— VOL +

INPUT button

the “INPUT” button to select VIDEO

SURROUND button

(see page 28)

INPUT button
(VIDEO(S VIDEO), COMPONENT/
RGB, PC Mode Selection)

Press to select VIDEO(S VIDEO),
COMPONENT / RGB, PC input signal
modes sequentially. (see page 19)

INPUT

SURROUND

VOL

Sound mute On/Off (see page 27)

VOLUME Adjustment

Press the Volume Up “+” or Down
“–” button to increase or decrease

the sound volume level.

R button (see page 21)

ACTION button

Press to make selections

SOUND

SET UP

POSITION buttons
SET UP button (see page 33)

SOUND button (see page 27)

ASPECT

ASPECT button

Press to adjust the aspect.

OFF TIMER

(see page 23)

VOLUME Adjustment

Press the Volume Up “+”
or Down “–” button to
increase or decrease the
sound volume level.

30 60

90

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Connections / Cable fixing band

SPEAKER
Terminals (R)

SPEAKER
Terminals (L)

Connect power plug to the

socket of the main body.
Fix the left clamper.
Fix the right clamper.

How to fix: How to release:

Fix by pushing in till
a clicking sound is

Pull up while drawing
the knob.

heard.

– Cable fixing bands Secure any excess cables with bands, as required.

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.

RL

AUDIO

AV IN Terminals
(see page 12,13,16)

1

To tighten:

Pull

S VIDEOVIDEO

COMPONENT / RGB IN and Audio
IN Terminals

RL

AUDIO

VD

COMPONENT/RGB INAV IN

(see page 13,14,16)

2

To loosen:

Push
the catch

HD

P

B/CB

PR/CR/R

/B Y/G

From EXIT monitor Terminal
on Computer

(see page 15,16)

Pull

AUDIO

PC IN SERIAL

From SERIAL Terminal on
Computer (see page 17)

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Connections

Speakers connection

Two sets of speaker connections are provided for attaching 6 ohm speakers
to the display.
Refer to the manufacturers installation manual for your speakers for the
correct hook up procedure.

Speakers

1

2

1

AV Input Terminals connection

Connect the signal source equipment (see page 14 to 17).

(Example) When connecting an S VIDEO VCR

(S VIDEO VCR)

2×RCA audio

cables

AUDIO

Audio input to

L/R sockets

Audio

OUT

RL

Video

OUT

S Video

OUT

S VIDEO

Video input to

S VIDEO

socket

2

S VIDEO 4 pin socket

Luminance earth

Luminance in

Chrominance earth

Chrominance in

RL

AUDIO

AV IN

S VIDEOVIDEO

Note:

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

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AV Input connection

VIDEO signal connection

(VCR)

Connections

Audio

OUT

RL

Video

OUT

AUDIO-VIDEO

Video input to

RCA socket

3×RCA audio

video cables

Audio input to

L/R sockets

Note:

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

COMPONENT / RGB Input connection

Component signals (Y, PB, PR ) connection

RL

AUDIO

AV IN

S VIDEOVIDEO

(DVD Player)

Y

Y, PB, P

P

B

P

R

L

R

3×RCA
video cables

AUDIO

2×RCA

R

audio cables

RL

AUDIO

COMPONENT/RGB IN

HD

VD

PR/CR/R

P

B/CB

/B Y/G

Notes:

(1) Change the “COMPONENT / RGB-IN” setting in the “SET UP” menu to “COMPONENT”. (see page 33)
(2) Additional equipment and cables shown are not supplied with this set.

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Connections

COMPONENT / RGB Input connection

RGB signal (R, G, B, HD, VD) connection

Example of input signal source

HDTV-compatible VCR

RGB camera

Computer

RGB input to
R, G, B, HD, VD sockets

5×BNC
RGB cables

AUDIO

2×RCA audio cables

Audio input to
L/R sockets

BNC-RCA
adaptor plug

RL

AUDIO

P

R/CR

HD

VD

/R

COMPONENT/RGB IN

P

B/CB

/B

Y/G

VD

HD

R

B

G

Notes:

(1) Change the “COMPONENT / RGB-IN” setting in the “SET UP” menu to “RGB”. (see page 33)
(2) Additional equipment, cables and adaptor plugs shown are not supplied with this set.

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PC Input Terminals connection

COMPUTER

R - STANDBY
G POWER ON
TH-61PHW6

Conversion adapter
(if necessary)

SVGA PC cable
(with Ferrite cores)

Connections

AUDIO

PC IN

–

VOL

+

INPUT

D-sub 15p

Audio

Stereo plug

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

Notes:

(1) Computer signals which can be input are those with a horizontal scanning frequency of 15.5 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.)

(2) The display resolution is a maximum of 1,024 × 768 dots when the aspect mode is set to “NORMAL”, and 1,366 × 768

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.

(3) The PC input terminals are DDC1/2B-compatible. If the computer being connected is not DDC1/2B-compatible, you will

need to make setting changes to the computer at the time of connection.
(4) Some PC models cannot be connected to the set.
(5) There is no need to use an adapter for computers with DOS/V compatible D-sub 15P terminal.
(6) The computer shown in the illustration is for example purposes only.
(7) Additional equipment and cables shown are not supplied with this set.
(8) Do not set the horizontal and vertical scanning frequencies for PC signals which are above or below the specified

frequency range.

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1

67839

45

10

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Connections

Pin No. Signal Name

R
G

B
GND (Ground)
GND (Ground)

Pin No. Signal Name

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

NC (not connected)

GND (Ground)

Pin No. Signal Name

GND (Ground)

SDA

HD/SYNC

VD

SCL

PC Input Terminals connection

Signal Names for D-sub 15P Connector

Pin layout for PC input
terminal

VIDEO / COMPONENT / RGB / PC input signals

AV (VIDEO, S VIDEO) input COMPONENT / RGB input

AV (VIDEO, S VIDEO) input

1 NTSC 15.734 59.95
2 PAL 15.625 50
3 PAL60 15.734 59.95
4 SECAM 15.625 50
5 Modified NTSC 15.734 59.95

COMPONENT / RGB / PC input

1 525 (480) /60i 15.734 59.94
2 625 (575) /50i 15.625 50
3 525 (480) /60p 31.468 59.94
4 625 (575) /50p 31.25 50
5 750 (720) /60p 45 60
6 1,125 (1,080) /60i 33.75 60
7 1,125 (1,080) /50i 28.125 50
8 1,125 (1,080) /24p 27 24

9 1,125 (1,080) /24sF 27 48
10 640 × 400 @70 31.5 70
11 640 × 480 @60 31.5 59.94
12 Macintosh13” (640 × 480) 35 67
13 640 × 480 @75 37.5 75
14 852 × 480 @60 31.7 60
15 800 × 600 @60 37.9 60
16 800 × 600 @75 46.9 75
17 800 × 600 @85 53.7 85
18 Macintosh16” (832 × 624) 49.7 75
19 1,024 × 768 @60 48.4 60
20 1,024 × 768 @70 56.5 70
21 1,024 × 768 @75 60 75
22 1,024 × 768 @85 68.7 85
23 Macintosh21” (1,152 × 870) 68.7 75
24 1,280 × 1,024 @60 64 60
25 1,280 × 1,024 @75 80 75
26 1,280 × 1,024 @85 91.1 85
27 1,600 × 1,200 @60 75 60

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RL

AUDIO

Signal name

Signal name

S VIDEOVIDEO

RL

AUDIO

HD

VD

COMPONENT/RGB INAV IN

P

B/CB/B Y/G

PR/CR/R

PC RGB input

Horizontal Vertical

frequency(kHz) frequency(Hz)

Horizontal Vertical

frequency(kHz) frequency(Hz)

AUDIO

SERIALPC IN

COMPONENT RGB PC

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Connections

SERIAL Terminals connection

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

COMPUTER

9876

53214

RS-232C
straight cable

D-sub 9p

Notes:

(1) Use the RS-232C cable to connect the computer to the Plasma Display.
(2) The computer shown is for example purposes only.
(3) 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.

SERIAL

Pin layout for RS-232C

Communication parameters

Signal level

Synchronization method

Baud rate

Parity

Character length

Stop bit

Flow control

RS-232C compliant

Asynchronous

9600 bps

None
8 bits

1 bit

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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

Start
(02h)

Colon Parameter(s)

3-character
command (3bytes)

(1 - 5 bytes)

ETX:C2C1 C3 P2P1 P3 P4 P5

End
(03h)

Notes:

(1) 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.

(2) If an incorrect command is sent by mistake, this unit will

send an “ER401” command back to the computer.

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

Command

Command
PON
POF
AVL

AMT
IIS

DAM

RS-232C Conversion cable

D-sub 9-pin female

2
3
5

4 • 6

7
8

1 • 9

Parameter
None
None

**

0
1
None
VID
YP1

RG1
None
NORM
ZOOM
FULL
JUST
SELF

Details

R X D

T X D

GND

Non use

Shorted

NC

Control details
Power ON
Power OFF
Volume 00 ~ 63
Audio MUTE OFF
Audio MUTE ON
Input select (toggle)
VIDEO Mode
COMPONENT / RGB mode (processed as
a Y/PB/PR or RGB signals as set by this unit)
PC mode
Screen mode select (toggle)
NORMAL (4:3)
ZOOM
FULL
JUST
Panasonic AUTO

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Power ON/OFF and Input Signal Selection

AC cord connection

Connecting the AC cord plug to the Plasma Display.

Power ON/OFF

Connecting the plug to the Wall Outlet

Press the POWER switch on the Plasma Display to turn the
set on POWER-ON.

— VOL +

INPUT
R - STANDBY

G POWER ON

TH-61PHW6

Power Indicator: Green

R - STANDBY
G POWER ON

TY-61PHW6

Power Indicator

Remote Control Sensor

When the POWER is turned on for the first
time, the LANGUAGE selection screen is
displayed.

From the second time on, language
selection can be done from the setup
menu. (see page 19)

Select the desired language using the
and

keys and press the ACTION

button.

INPUT

SURROUND

VOL

NR

OSD LANGUAGE

English (UK

Deutsch

Fran ais

Italiano

p

a ol

Es

ENGLISH (US

SELECT

Example: The screen below is displayed for a while after the

Plasma Display is turned on. (setting condition is
an example.)

From the second time on, the screen shown

)

below is displayed for a while (setting condition is
an example).

VIDEO

NORMAL

)

SET

Press the

button on the remote control to turn the

Plasma Display off.

Power Indicator: Red (STAND-BY)

Press the

button on the remote control to turn the

Plasma Display on.

Power Indicator: Green

To turn the power for the Plasma Display off, press the
on the Plasma Display, when the Plasma Display is on or in
standby mode.

switch

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Power ON/OFF and Input Signal Selection

VIDEO COMPONENT PC

Select the Input Signal

—

VOL

+

INPUT
R - STANDBY
G POWER ON
TH-61PHW6

INPUT

Press the INPUT button to select the input
video signal desired from equipment such as
a VCR which has been connected to the
Plasma Display.

Input signals will change as follows:

For COMPONENT INPUT (see page 33)

INPUT

—

VOL

+

For RGB INPUT (see page 32)

VIDEO RGB PC

INPUT

INPUT

SURROUND

VOL

Selecting the On-Screen Menu Language

SET UP

press to display the SET UP menu.

INPUT

press to select the OSD LANGUAGE.

SURROUND

VOL

NR

PICTURE

SOUND

SET UP

SET UP

press to select your preferred language.

Selectable languages

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

.......

R

Press “R” to exit.

(Chinese)

SET UP

COMPONENT/RGB-IN SELECT

RGB

SIGNAL

SCREENSAVER

OSD LANGUAGE

ENGLISH (US

)

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On-Screen Menu Display from Remote Control

SOUND

NORMALIZE
AUDIO MENU
BASS

TREBLE

STANDARD

ON

0

0

0

BALANCE
SURROUND

NORMAL

To PICTURE adjust menu
(see page 29)
VIDEO component input signal

PICTURE

NORMALIZE

ADJUST
SELECT

NORMAL

STANDARD
0
0
0
0
0

NORMAL

ON

RETURN

NORMALIZE
PICTURE MENU
PICTURE
BRIGHTNESS
COLOR
TINT
SHARPNESS
COLOR TEMP
ADVANCED SETTINGS

To PICTURE adjust menu
(see page 29)
RGB and PC input signal

To ADVANCED SETTINGS
menu (see next page)

ADVANCED SETTINGS

NORMALIZE
BLACK EXTENSION
W/B HIGH R
W/B HIGH B
W/B LOW R
W/B LOW B
GAMMA

NORMALIZE

ADJUST
SELECT

NORMAL

0
0
0
0
0

RETURN

2. 2

To ADVANCED SETTINGS
menu (see next page)

To SOUND adjust menu
(see page 27)

PICTURE

NORMALIZE

ADJUST
SELECT

NORMAL

STANDARD
0
0

NORMAL

ON

RETURN

NORMALIZE
PICTURE MENU
PICTURE
BRIGHTNESS
COLOR TEMP
ADVANCED SETTINGS

To PICTURE POS./SIZE adjust
menu (see page 25)
During “VIDEO (S VIDEO)” and
“COMPONENT” input signal modes.

PICTURE POS./SIZE
NORMALIZE

H-POS
H-SIZE
V-POS
V-SIZE

NORMAL

ADVANCED SETTINGS
NORMALIZE

W/B HIGH R
W/B HIGH B
W/B LOW R
W/B LOW B
GAMMA

NORMAL

NORMALIZE

SELECT

0
0
0
0

2. 2

RETURNADJUST

PICTURE

PICTURE

POS. /SIZE

SURROUND

NR

SOUND

PC

INPUT

VOL

SET UP

ASPECT

OFF TIMER

20

During “RGB” and “PC”
input signal modes.

PICTURE POS./SIZE

NORMALIZE

NORMAL

H-POS
H-SIZE
V-POS
V-SIZE
CLOCK PHASE

PLASMA DISPLAY

On-Screen Menu Display from Remote Control

To SET UP menu (see page 33)

SET UP

COMPONENT/RGB-IN SELECT

SIGNAL

SCREENSAVER

OSD LANGUAGE

RGB

ENGLISH (US

)

Press the R button to return
to “SET UP” menu.

ADVANCED SETTINGS

Item

BLACK

EXTENSION

Effect

Adjusts the dark shades of the image in gradation.

Less More

Press to access “SCREENSAVER”
menu.(see page 31)

To setup SCREENSAVER.

SCREENSAVER

FUNCTION
MODE
SIDE BAR ADJUST

R

WHITE BAR SCROLL

ON

OFF

Details

W/B HIGH R

Less More

W/B HIGH B

Less More

W/B LOW R

Less More

W/B LOW B

Less More

GAMMA

Down Up

Adjusts the white balance for light red areas.

Adjusts the white balance for light blue areas.

Adjusts the white balance for dark red areas.

Adjusts the white balance for dark blue areas.

2.0

2.2

2.5

Notes:

(1) Carry out “W/B” adjustment as follows.

A Adjust the white balance of the bright sections using the “W/B HIGH R” and “W/B HIGH B” settings.
B Adjust the white balance of the dark sections using the “W/B LOW R” and “W/B LOW B” settings.
C Repeat steps A and B to adjust.

Steps A and B affect each other’s settings, so repeat each step in turn to make the adjustment.
(2) The adjustment values are memorized separately for each input mode (VIDEO, COMPONENT, RGB and PC).
(3) The adjustment range values should be used as an adjustment reference.

Helpful Hint ( /

N

NORMALIZE

Normalization)

While the “ADVANCED SETTINGS” menu is displayed, if either the N button on the remote control is pressed at any time
or the

(ACTION button) is pressed during “NORMALIZE”, then all adjustment values are returned to the factory

settings.

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On-Screen Menu Display from Remote Control

Select SIGNAL from the “SET UP” menu during RGB or PC input signal mode.

Press to select each item.

SIGNAL

CLAMP POSITION

[

COMPONENT

]

Press to adjust.

Press to select Signal mode.

The following operation methods are the same for both the SIGNAL [RGB]
and SIGNAL [PC].

SYNC

Setting RGB sync signal setting:

Confirm that the input is set to RGB INPUT (this setting is valid only for RGB INPUT).

H&V:
ON G: Uses a synchronized signal on the Video G signal, which is input

ON VIDEO: Compatible with the scart plug (Europe)

Setting PC sync signal setting:

The H and V sync signals are input from the HD/VD (BNC) connector.

from the G (BNC) connector.

The composite video signal input from the VIDEO input terminal is
used by dividing the sync signals.

SIGNAL

SYNC
PULL-IN RANGE
CLAMP POSITION

H

-

FREQ. kHz

-

FREQ. Hz

V

SIGNAL

SYNC
PULL-IN RANGE
CLAMP POSITION

H

-

FREQ. kHz

-

FREQ. Hz

V

SYNC

SYNC

SYNC

31.5

60.0

31.5

60.0

[

RGB

H&V

NARROW

[PC]

H&V

NARROW

H & V

ON G

ON VIDEO

]

Confirm that the input is set to PC INPUT (this setting is valid only for PC INPUT).

H&V: The H and V sync signals are input from the HD/VD (BNC) connector.
ON G: Uses a synchronized signal on the Video G signal, which is input from the G (BNC) connector.

PULL IN RANGE

Sets the width for different frequencies.

(This setting is the same for both SIGNAL [RGB] and SIGNAL [PC].)

PULL IN RANGE

PULL IN RANGE

CLAMP POSITION

Adjusts the clamp position.

The following operation methods are the same for “SIGNAL” menu during
COMPONENT, RGB and PC input signal mode.
Normally, these adjustments are set to appropriate levels and, therefore, do not need
to be altered.

CLAMP POSITION

H-FREQ (kHz) / V-FREQ (Hz)

Displays the H (Horizontal) / V (Vertical) frequencies.

This display is valid only for RGB input and PC input.
Display range:

Horizontal 15.5 - 110 kHz
Vertical 48 - 120 Hz

H-FREQ. kHz

V

-

FREQ. Hz

NARROW

WIDE

31.5

60.0

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ASPECT Controls

The Plasma Display will allow you to enjoy viewing the picture at its maximum size, including wide screen cinema format
picture.

INPUT

SURROUND

VOL

NR

PICTURE

PICTURE

POS. /SIZE

PC

SOUND

SET UP

ASPECT

ASPECT

OFF TIMER

ASPECT

ASPECT button

The aspect mode changes each time the ASPECT button
is pressed.

NORMAL ZOOM FULL

Panasonic AUTO JUST

Notes:

(1) During RGB and PC input signal modes, the mode switches

between “NORMAL”, “ZOOM” and “FULL” only.

(2) For a 1,125i (1,080i), 750p (720p) signal input during

“COMPONENT” input signal mode, the mode is set to “FULL”
mode, and switching is not possible.
For a 525i (480i), 625i (575i), 525p (480p) and 625p (575p) signal
input during “COMPONENT” input signal mode, “Panasonic AUTO”
cannot be selected.

(3) The aspect mode is memorized separately for each input terminal

(VIDEO (S VIDEO), COMPONENT, RGB and PC).

PLASMA DISPLAY

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ASPECT Controls

Mode

NORMAL

ZOOM

FULL

JUST

4

NORMAL

4

4

4

Picture

3

16

ZOOM

3

16

FULL

3

16

JUST

3 9

Explanation

NORMAL will display a 4:3 picture at its standard 4:3
size.

ZOOM mode magnifies the central section of the picture.

9

FULL will display the picture at its maximum size but
with sight elongation.

9

JUST mode will display a 4:3 picture at its maximum
size but with aspect correction applied to the center of
the screen so that elongation is only apparent at the
left and right edges of the screen. The size of the picture
will depend on the original signal.

416

Panasonic AUTO

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The display will automatically become enlarged
(depending on the picture source), allowing you to view
the picture at its maximum size.

Note:

Panasonic

AUTO

For an elongated image

4

3

For a 4:3 image

Image is expanded

Changes in accordance
with the Panasonic
AUTO mode setting (see
page 34)

Panasonic AUTO mode is designed to automatically
adjust the aspect ratio to handle a mix of 16:9 and 4:3
program material. Certain 4:3 program material, such
as stock market data screens, may occasionally cause
the image size to change unexpectedly. When viewing
such programs, it is recommended that the ASPECT
be set to NORMAL.

Notes:

(1) Do not allow the picture to be displayed in 4:3 mode for an extended period, as this can cause a parmanent after-image

to remain on the Plasma Display Panel.

(2) The S VIDEO terminal on this set can detect specially encoded signals that are compatible with a wide screen monitor.

When a full image from the S VIDEO terminal of specially encoded video is detected by the set, the screen size is
automatically set to FULL mode.

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Adjusting PICTURE POSITION/SIZE

Adjusting screen

1

PICTURE

POS. /SIZE

2

During “VIDEO (S VIDEO)” and
“COMPONENT”

PICTURE POS./SIZE
NORMALIZE

H-POS
H-SIZE
V-POS
V-SIZE

input signal modes.

NORMAL

Press to display the PICTURE POS./
SIZE menu.

Press to select H-POS/H-SIZE/V-POS/
V-SIZE/CLOCK PHASE.

During “RGB” and “PC” input
signal modes.

PICTURE POS./SIZE
NORMALIZE

NORMAL

H-POS
H-SIZE
V-POS
V-SIZE
CLOCK PHASE

INPUT

SURROUND

VOL

NR

PICTURE

PICTURE

PICTURE

POS. /SIZE

POS. /SIZE

PC

SOUND

R

SET UP

ASPECT

OFF TIMER

3

R

Press to adjust POS./SIZE.

PLASMA DISPLAY

Press to exit from adjust mode.

Notes:

(1) Adjustment details are memorized separately for different input signal formats (Adjustments for component signals

are memorized for 525i (480i), 625i (575i), 525p (480p), 1,125i (1,080i) and 625p (575p), 750p (720p) each, and

RGB/PC signals are memorized for each frequency.)

(2) If a “Cue” or “Rew” signal from a VCR or DVD player is received, the picture position will shift up or down. This

picture position movement cannot be controlled by the PICTURE POS. / SIZE function.

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Adjusting PICTURE POS. / SIZE

H-POS

H-SIZE

V-POS

When the Position Left

When the Position Left

When the Position Left

“ ”

button is pressed

”

“

button is pressed

“ ”

button is pressed

When the Position Right

When the Position Right

When the Position Right

“ ”

button is pressed

”

“

button is pressed

“ ”

button is pressed

“ ”

“ ”

button is pressed

or Right

“ ”

button to

When the Position Left

V-SIZE

CLOCK PHASE

(RGB/PC in Mode)

Flickering and distortion can be eliminated by using the Position Left
carry out adjustment.

N

Helpful Hint ( /

While the PICTURE POS. / SIZE display is active, if either the N button on the remote control is pressed at any time or the

(ACTION button) is pressed during “NORMALIZE”, then all adjustment values are returned to the factory settings.

“ ”

button is pressed

NORMALIZE

Normalization)

When the Position Right

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SOUND Adjustment

1
2

BASS

Adjusts low sounds

TREBLE

Adjusts high sounds

BALANCE

Adjusts left and right
volumes

SURROUND (see next page)
Select ON or OFF

SOUND

Press to display the Sound menu.

Select to adjust each item.

Press to select the desired adjustment menu.

Select the desired level by listening to the sound.

SOUND

NORMALIZE
AUDIO MENU
BASS
TREBLE
BALANCE
SURROUND

NORMAL

STANDARD
0
0
0

ON

STANDARD

AUTO

INPUT

SURROUND

VOL

NR

PICTURE

PICTURE

Emits the original sound.

Automatically controls
proper volume level.

SOUND

SOUND

R

SET UP

To end adjustments

•

R

Press the R button

Note:

Press the SURROUND button to directly turn the surround effect ON and OFF. (see next page)
BASS, TREBLE and SURROUND settings are memorized separately for each SOUND mode (STANDARD, AUTO).

Helpful Hint ( /

While the “SOUND” menu is displayed, if either the N button on the remote control is pressed at any time or the
(ACTION button) is pressed during “NORMALIZE”, then all adjustment values are returned to the factory settings.

N

NORMALIZE

Normalization)

MUTE

Useful when answering the phone or receiving visitors.

Press this button to mute the sound.
Press again to reactivate sound. Sound is also reactivated when power is turned off or
volume level is changed.

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SURROUND Controls

INPUT

SURROUND

SURROUND

VOL

NR

PICTURE

PICTURE

POS. /SIZE

PC

SOUND

SET UP

ASPECT

OFF TIMER

SURROUND

SURROUND Button

The benefits of surround sound are enormous. You can be
completely enveloped in sound; just as if you were at a concert
hall or cinema.

The surround setting switches on and off each time the
SURROUND button is pressed.

ON OFF

SURROUND

Note:

The surround settings are memorized separately for each SOUND mode
(STANDARD, AUTO).

ON

PLASMA DISPLAY

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PICTURE Adjustments

1

2

PICTURE

Select to adjust each item.

PICTURE

NORMALIZE
PICTURE MENU
PICTURE
BRIGHTNESS
COLOR
TINT
SHARPNESS
COLOR TEMP
ADVANCED SETTINGS

NORMAL

Press to display the PICTURE menu.

Press to select the menu to adjust.

Select the desired level by looking at the picture
behind the menu.

Press the left
modes.

STANDARD
0
0
0
0
0

NORMAL

ON

STANDARD

For viewing in standard (evening lighting)
environments.
This menu selects the normal levels of
BRIGHTNESS and PICTURE.

PICTURE

NORMAL

or right

NORMALIZE
PICTURE MENU
PICTURE
BRIGHTNESS
COLOR
TINT
SHARPNESS
COLOR TEMP

button to switch between

STANDARD DYNAMIC

CINEMA

STANDARD

20

0
0
0
0

NORMAL

Helpful Hint ( /

N

NORMALIZE

DYNAMIC

For viewing in brighter environments.
This menu selects higher than normal levels of
BRIGHTNESS and PICTURE.

CINEMA

Ideal for movies.

Note:

If you would like to change the picture and color of the
selected PICTURE menu to something else, adjust using
the items in the PICTURE menu. (see next page)

Press the left

or right

button to switch between

modes.

NORMAL COOL WARM

Normalization)

While the “PICTURE” menu is displayed, if either the N button on the remote control is pressed at any time or the
(ACTION button) is pressed during “NORMALIZE”, then all adjustment values are returned to the factory settings.

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PICTURE Adjustments

Item

PICTURE

BRIGHTNESS

COLOR

TINT

(NTSC only)

SHARPNESS

Effect Adjustments

Adjusts the proper picture contrast.

Less More

Adjusts for easier viewing of dark pictures

Darker Brighter

such as night scenes and black hair.

Adjusts color saturation.

Less More

Adjust for natural flesh tones.

Reddish Greenish

Adjusts picture sharpness.

Less More

Notes:

(1)

“COLOR” , “TINT” and “SHARPNESS”
settings cannot be adjusted for “RGB”
and “PC” input signal modes.

(2) You can change the level of each

function (PICTURE, BRIGHTNESS,
COLOR, TINT, SHARPNESS) for each
PICTURE menu.

(3) The setting details for STANDARD,

DYNAMIC and CINEMA respectively
are memorized separately for each
input mode (VIDEO (S VIDEO),
COMPONENT RGB and PC).

(4) The “TINT” setting can be adjusted for

NTSC signal only during “VIDEO
(S VIDEO)” input signal.

Note:

In PICTURE, there is not a noticeable change even when contrast is increased with a bright picture or reduced with a dark
picture.

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SCREENSAVER (For preventing after-images)

SCREENSAVER

FUNCTION
MODE

WHITE BAR SCROLL

ON

SIDE BAR ADJUST

OFF

Do not display a still picture, especially in 4:3 mode, for any length of time.
If the display must remain on, a SCREENSAVER should be used.

1

SET UP

Press to display the SETUP menu screen.

2

NEGATIVE / SCROLL selection

3

Press to select the SCREENSAVER.

Press to select the SCREENSAVER screen.

Press to select the Function.

Press to select the desired function.

SET UP

COMPONENT/RGB-IN SELECT

SIGNAL

SCREENSAVER

OSD LANGUAGE

SCREENSAVER

FUNCTION
MODE
SIDE BAR ADJUST

RGB

ENGLISH (US

WHITE BAR SCROLL

ON

OFF

)

ON / OFF selection

4

If the MODE is at ON, the menu screen will disappear and the SCREENSAVER will be activated.

WHITE BAR SCROLL

NEGATIVE

WHITE BARSCROLL : A white bar will scroll from left to right.

NEGATIVE : A negative image will be displayed on the screen.

Press to select the MODE.

Press to select ON or OFF.

To stop the SCREENSAVER under ON, press the R button.

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OFF DARK MID BRIGHT

SCREENSAVER

SIDE BAR ADJUST

1

2

Do not display a picture in 4:3 mode for an extended period, as
this can cause an after-image to remain on the side bars on either
side of the display field.
To prevent the appearance of such an after-image, change the
brightness of the side bars.

To display the SCREENSAVER screen.
(Refer to the previous page, operation guide steps 1 and 2)

Press to select the
SIDE BAR ADJUST.

Press to select
OFF, DARK, MID, BRIGHT.

side bars

Screen Display

after-images

SCREENSAVER

FUNCTION
MODE
SIDE BAR ADJUST

4:3

WHITE BAR SCROLL

ON
MID

R

3

Notes:

• Setting the side bar to BRIGHT mode for an extended period may result in occurrence of after-images.

• The side bars may flash (alternate black/white) depending on the picture being shown on the screen. In such
an occurrence, use the Cinema mode.

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Press to exit from SCREENSAVER.

SET UP for Input Signals

COMPONENT / RGB IN SELECT

Select to match the signals from the source connected to the COMPONENT / RGB input terminals.
Y, PB, PR signals
R, G, B, HD, VD signals

“COMPONENT”

“RGB”

1

SET UP

Press to display the SET UP menu screen.

INPUT

SURROUND

VOL

NR

PICTURE

SOUND

SET UP

SET UP

R

2

Press to select the “COMPONENT / RGB IN
SELECT”.

Press to select the desired mode.

SET UP

COMPONENT/RGB-IN SELECT

SCREENSAVER

OSD LANGUAGE

COMPONENT RGB

PICTURE

POS. /SIZE

ASPECT

R

Press to exit from adjust mode.

SIGNAL

RGB

ENGLISH (US

)

3D Y/C FILTER – For NTSC Video images

Select “SIGNAL” from the “SET UP” menu during VIDEO (S VIDEO) input signal mode.
(“SIGNAL [VIDEO]” menu is displayed.)

Press to select the “3D Y/C FILTER (NTSC)”

Press to set ON/OFF.

R

Press to exit from adjust mode.

Note:

When on, this setting only affects NTSC input signals.

SET UP

COMPONENT/RGB-IN SELECT

SIGNAL

SCREENSAVER

OSD LANGUAGE

Press

SIGNAL

3D Y/C FILTER (NTSC
COLOR SYSTEM
Panasonic AUTO (4:3

(ACTION) button

)

ENGLISH (US

)

RGB

[

VIDEO

ON

AUTO

NORMAL

)

]

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SET UP for Input Signals

AUTO PAL SECAM M NTSC NTSC

COLOR SYSTEM / Panasonic AUTO

Select SIGNAL from the “SET UP” menu during VIDEO (S VIDEO) input signal mode.
(“SIGNAL [VIDEO]” menu is displayed.)

SET UP

Mode

Color system

Panasonic
AUTO (4:3)

Press to select the “COLOR SYSTEM” or
“Panasonic AUTO”.

Press to select each function.

If the image becomes unstable:

With the system set on Auto, under conditions of
low level or noisy input signals the image may in
rare cases become unstable. Should this occur,
set the system to match the format of the input

COMPONENT/RGB-IN SELECT

SIGNAL

SCREENSAVER

OSD LANGUAGE

Press

SIGNAL

3D Y/C FILTER (NTSC
COLOR SYSTEM
Panasonic AUTO (4:3

(ACTION) button

)

ENGLISH (US

)

RGB

[

VIDEO

ON

AUTO

NORMAL

signal.

Function
Set the color system to match the input signal. If set to “AUTO”, the color system is
determined automatically.

Set to “NORMAL” to view 4:3 images in an unchanged format when Panasonic AUTO
is selected. If you would like to view 4:3 images in “Just” format, set to “JUST”.

)

]

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SYNC

SET UP for Input Signals

Select SIGNAL from the “SET UP” menu during RGB or PC input signal mode.

Press to adjust.

R

Press to exit from adjust mode.

Setting RGB sync signal

Confirm that the input is set to RGB INPUT (this setting is valid only for RGB INPUT).

H & V:
ON G: Uses a synchronized signal on the Video G signal, which is input

ON VIDEO: The composite video signal input from the VIDEO input terminal is

The H and V sync signals are input from the HD/VD connector.

from the G connector.

used by dividing the sync signals.

SET UP

COMPONENT/RGB-IN SELECT

SIGNAL

SCREENSAVER

OSD LANGUAGE

Press

SIGNAL

SYNC

SIGNAL

SYNC

SYNC

SYNC

SYNC

(ACTION) button

H

-

FREQ. kHz

31.5

-

FREQ. Hz

V

H

-

-

FREQ. Hz

V

60.0

FREQ. kHz

31.5

60.0

RGB

ENGLISH (US

[

RGB

H & V

[

PC

H & V

H & V

ON G

ON VIDEO

)

]

]

Setting PC sync signal

Confirm that the input is set to PC INPUT (this setting is valid only for PC INPUT).

H & V: The H and V sync signals are input from the HD/VD connector.
ON G: Uses a synchronized signal on the Video G signal, which is input from

the G connector.

H-FREQ (kHz) / V-FREQ (Hz)

Displays the H (Horizontal) / V (Vertical) frequencies.

This display is valid only for RGB input and PC input.
Display range:

Horizontal 15.5 - 110 kHz
Vertical 48 - 120 Hz

SYNC

SYNC

H-FREQ. kHz

V

-

FREQ. Hz

31.5

60.0

H & V

ON G

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Troubleshooting

Before you call for service, determine the symptoms and make a few simple checks as shown below.

Picture

Interference

Normal Picture

No Picture

No Picture

Symptoms

Sound

Noisy Sound

No Sound

No Sound

Normal Sound

Checks

Electrical Appliances
Cars/Motorcycles
Fluorescent light

Volume
(Check whether the mute function has been
activated on the remote control.)

Not plugged into AC outlet
Not switched on
PICTURE and BRIGHTNESS/Volume setting
(Check by pressing the power switch or
stand-by button on the remote control.)

If a signal with a non-applicable color system
format, or frequency is input, only the input
terminal indication is displayed.

No Color

Plasma Display panel

Symptoms

Some parts of the screen do
not light up

After-images appear

Color controls set at minimum level.
(see page 29, 30)
Color system (see page 34)

Normal Sound

Check

The plasma display panel is manufactured using an extremely high level of precision
technology, however, sometimes some parts of the screen may be missing picture
elements or have luminous spots. This is not a malfunction.

Do not allow a still picture to be displayed for an extended period, as this can
cause a permanent after-image to remain on the Plasma Display.
Examples of still pictures include logos, video games, computer images, teletext
and images displayed in 4:3 mode.

Note:

The permanent after-image on the Plasma Display resulting from fixed image use
is not an operating defect and as such is not covered by the Warranty.
This product is not designed to display fixed images for extended periods of time.

Whirring sounds can be heard
from the display unit.

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The display unit is fitted with a cooling fan to dissipate heat generated during normal
use.The whirring sound is caused by rotation of the fan and is not a malfunction.

Specifications

Power Source
Power Consumption

Maximum
Stand-by condition
Power off condition

Plasma Display panel

Contrast Ratio

Screen size

Operating condition

Temperature
Humidity

Applicable signals

Color System
Scanning format
PC signals

Connection terminals

AV

COMPONENT/RGB

PC

SERIAL
SPEAKERS (6 ohm)

120 V AC, 50/60 Hz

8.5 A

2.8 W

1.7 W

Drive method AC type

61-inch, 16:9 aspect ratio

3000:1

1,352 mm (W) × 760 mm (H) × 1,551 mm (diagonal)

No. of pixels

1,049,088 (1,366 (W) × 768 (H)) [4,098 × 768 dots]

34 °F - 104 °F (0 °C - 40 °C)

20 % - 80 %

NTSC, PAL, PAL60, SECAM, Modified NTSC
525i (480i), 625i (575i), 525p (480p), 750p (720p), 1,125i (1,080i)
XGA display
VGA, SVGA, XGA
SXGA, UXGA (compressed)
Horizontal scanning frequency 15.5 - 110 kHz
Vertical scanning frequency 48 - 120 Hz

Video IN (RCA)
S VIDEO IN (MINI DIN 4PIN)
AUDIO IN (RCA PIN JACK × 2)
Y/G (RCA)

PB/B (RCA)
PR/R (RCA)
HD (RCA)
VD (RCA)
AUDIO IN (RCA PIN JACK × 2)
(HIGH-DENSITY D-SUB 15PIN)

AUDIO IN (
EXTERNAL CONTROL TERMINAL (D-SUB 9PIN)
16 W [8 W+8 W] (10 % THD)

M3.5 Jack installed of a M3 Jack

1.0 Vp-p (75-ohm)
Y: 1 Vp-p (75-ohm), C: 0.286 Vp-p (75-ohm)

0.5 Vrms (high impedance)

1.0 Vp-p/composite (75-ohm)

0.7 Vp-p/non-composite (75-ohm)

0.7 Vp-p (75-ohm)

0.7 Vp-p (75-ohm)

1.0 - 5.0 Vp-p (high impedance)

1.0 - 5.0 Vp-p (high impedance)

0.5 Vrms (high impedance)
R,G,B/0.7 Vp-p (75-ohm)
HD, VD/1.0 - 5.0 Vp-p (high impedance)

)

0.5 Vrms (high impedance)
RS-232C COMPATIBLE

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Specifications

Accessories Supplied

Remote Control Transmitter

Batteries

Fixing bands

Optional Supplied

EUR646533

2 × AA Size

2 × TMME203

Pedestal

Wall-hanging bracket

Dimensions

××

× H

××

××

× D)

××

(W

Mass (Weight)

TY-ST61PHW6

TY-WK61PV1

60.0” (1,525 mm) × 36.6” (929 mm) × 4.3” (110 mm)

4.3"

60.0" (1,525 mm)

approx. 170 lbs (main unit only)

(110 mm)

36.6" (929 mm)

Note:

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. Weight and dimensions shown are approximate.

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Customer’s Record

The model number and serial number of this product can be found on its rear panel. You should note this
serial number in the space provided below and retain this book, plus your purchase receipt, as a permanent
record of your purchase to aid in identification in the event of theft or loss, and for Warranty Service purposes.

Model Number Serial Number

Panasonic Consumer Electronics
Company, Division of Matsushita
Electric Corporation of America

One Panasonic Way Secaucus
New Jersey 07094

Printed in Japan

MBS0903A0(MS)