Panasonic TH-50VX100E - Manuals

5 Safety Precautions When using the Plasma Display The Plasma Display is designed to operate on 220 - 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz. Do not cover the ventilation holes. Doing so may cause the Plasma Display to overheat, which can cause fire or damage to the Plasma Display. Do not stick any foreign objects into...

6 Safety Precautions CAUTION When using the Plasma Display Do not bring your hands, face or objects close to the ventilation holes of the Plasma Display. Heated air comes out from the ventilation holes at the top of Plasma Display will be hot. Do not bring your hands or face, or objects which cannot...

COMPO. PC FUNCTION DISPLAY PICTURE POS. /SIZE INPUT CH VIDEO MENU HDMI OFF TIMER EXT.SCALER フ DISPLAY MEM. LOAD Open Hook Close “R6 (UM3)” size 7 Accessories Supply Accessories Power supply cord Fixing band × 1 Batteries for the Remote Control Transmitter(2 × R6 (UM3) Size) Remote Control Transmitte...

1 2 SERIAL PC IN AUDIO SLOT1 SLOT2 SLOT3 COMPONENT/RGB IN AUDIO R L P R /C R /R P B /C B /B Y/G 1 2 1 2 1 2 8 From SERIAL Terminal on Computer (see page 10) From EXTERNAL monitor terminal on Computer (see page 9) COMPONENT/RGB IN and Audio IN Terminals (equivalent of RCA Component Video Terminal Boa...

AUDIO PC IN 9 Connections 1 6 7 8 3 9 4 5 10 15 14 13 12 11 2 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 ...

SERIAL 6 7 8 9 1 3 4 5 2 10 SERIAL Terminals connection Notes: Use the RS-232C straight cable to connect the computer to the Plasma Display.The computer shown is for example purposes only.Additional equipment and cables shown are not supplied with this set. The SERIAL terminal conforms to the RS-232...

PC I SLOT1 SLOT2 SLOT3 COMPONENT/RGB IN AUDIO R L P R /C R /R P B /C B /B Y/G HDMI AV OUT HDMI AV OUT HDMI AV OUT HDMI AV OUT SLOT3 COMPONENT/RGB IN AUDIO R L P R /C R /R P B /C B /B Y/G AUDIO OUT Y , P B , P R , OUT P R P B Y L R COMPONENT VIDEO OUT 11 COMPONENT / RGB connection Notes: Change the “...

INPUT MENU ENTER/ ■ MENU ENTER/ ■ INPUT COMPO. PC INPUT CH HDMI フ DISPLAY INPUT CH HDMI フ PC COMPO. Component/RGB-in select External scaler modePOWER SAVE OFF Off RGB OSD position Upper left Screensaver Signal OSD Language English (UK) HDMI Setup Pos. /SizeSound Picture 13 Notes: Selecting is also p...

INPUT MENU ENTER/ ■ 14 Main Unit MENU Screen ON / OFF Each time the MENU button is pressed, the menu screen will switch. (see page 18) When the menu screen is displayed:“ ▲ ” : press to move the cursor up “ ▼ ” : press to move the cursor down (see page 18) Remote control sensor Power Indicator The P...

COMPO. PC FUNCTION DISPLAY PICTURE POS. /SIZE INPUT CH VIDEO MENU HDMI OFF TIMER EXT.SCALER フ DISPLAY MEM. LOAD 15 Basic Controls Standby (ON / OFF) button The Plasma Display must first be plugged into the wall outlet and turned on at the power switch (see page 12).Press this button to turn the Plas...

16 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 41) Scrolling bar Test patterns Press Yes No Scrolling bar Scrolling b...

HDMI MENU ENTER/ ■ INPUT 17 ASPECT Controls The Plasma Display will allow you to enjoy viewing the picture at its maximum size, including wide screen cinema format picture. Note: Be aware that if you put the display in a public place for commercial purposes or a public showing and then use the aspec...

HDMI DISPLAY PICTURE POS. /SIZE Press to return to the previous menu. 18 On-Screen Menu Displays Various menus allow you to make settings for the picture, sound, and other functions so that you can enjoy watching Display best suited for you. Remote Control Unit 1 Display the menu screen. SetupPos. /...

SetupPos. /SizeSound Options Picture 25 0 5 60 Normal Advanced settings Memory save Memory load Memory edit Picture Mode Off Normal Contrast Normalise BrightnessColourHueSharpnessWhite balanceColour Management Component/RGB-in select External scaler modePower saveStandby savePower managementAuto pow...

20 Picture Adjustments 1 Display the menu screen. 2 Select “Picture”. Sound Picture SetupPos. /Size 2 OK 1 select 3 Select the item and set. Normal Advanced settings Picture Mode 25 05 Off Normal Contrast Normalise BrightnessSharpnessWhite balanceColour Management 2 adjust or select 1 select 4 Exit ...

21 ● Contrast Selects the proper brightness and density for the room. Less More ● Brightness Adjusts for easier viewing of dark pictures such as night scenes and black hair. Darker Brighter ● Colour Adjusts colour saturation. Less More ● Hue Adjusts for nice skin colour. Reddish Greenish ● Sharpness...

22 ● Black extension Adjusts the dark shades of the image in gradation. Less More ● Input level Adjustment of parts which are extremely bright and hard to see. Less More ● Gamma Available setting values vary depending on “Picture Mode” settings and the type of input signal, as follows. Down Up Pictu...

23 Picture Adjustments ● Cinema reality When “On”, the display attempts to reproduce a more natural interpretation of sources such as movie pictures, which are recorded at 24 frames per second. If the picture is not stable, turn the setting to “Off”. Off On Note: When “On”, this setting only affects...

24 Picture Profiles Up to 16 combinations of picture adjustment values (in the Picture menu and Advanced settings) can be stored in the display memory as profiles and applied as needed, for a convenient way to enjoy your preferred picture settings. Custom picture Picture Mode Dynamic 25 0 5 Off Norm...

25 Picture Profiles Saving profiles Follow these steps to save picture adjustment values as profiles. 1 Specify the picture quality in the Picture menu and Advanced settings. (see page 20-23) 2 In the Picture menu, select “Memory save”. Memory save Memory load Memory edit 2 OK 1 select 3 Select a pr...

26 <Loading profiles from the Picture menu> 1 In the Picture menu, select “Memory load”. Memory save Memory load Memory edit 2 OK 1 select 2 Select the profile to load. MEMORY12 12. [ 2 ] 1. [ ] MEMORY1 MEMORY2 2. [ 1 ] 2 OK 1 select Profiles are labeled with these icons to indicate their lock...

27 Picture Profiles Editing profiles Delete or rename profiles as follows. <Deleting profiles> Note: Locked profiles and profiles currently in use cannot be deleted. 1 In the Picture menu, select “Memory edit”. Memory save Memory load Memory edit 2 OK 1 select 2 Select “Memory delete”. Memory ...

28 Picture Profiles Once a profile is locked, the following operations are restricted when the profile is loaded. Setting Editing the Profile(Memory edit) Editing Picture Adjustment Values via the Menu(Picture menu, Advanced settings) Saving Picture Adjustment Values(Memory save) Off (unlocked) Allo...

0000 1 Normal Sound Mode Off Bass Normalise MidTrebleBalanceSurroundVolume 32 Item Details Sound Mode Normal: Emits the original sound. Dynamic: Accentuates sharp sound. Clear: Attenuates human voice. Bass Adjusts low pitch sounds. Mid Adjusts normal sounds. Treble Adjusts high pitch sounds. Balance...

33 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 Display the menu screen. 2 Select “Setup”. Setup Pos. /SizeSound Picture 2 OK 1 select 3 Select “Screensaver”. Component/RGB-in select External scaler mode...

34 1 Select “Side panel”. 2 Adjust the menu. Negative image OffOff High Side panel Screensaver Start WobblingPeak limit Function 2 change 1 select Off Low Mid High 3 Exit from Screensaver. or Notes: To reduce the occurrence of image retention, set the “Side panel” to “High”.The side panels may flash...

35 This menu can be used to specify whether the built-in scaler or an external scaler is used for scaler functions such as resizing and picture quality adjustment. The setting is valid with the following input signals. 1125 (1080) / 24p•25p•30p•50p•60p 1 Display the menu screen. 2 Select “Setup”. Se...

36 1 Display the menu screen. 2 Select “Setup”. Setup Pos. /SizeSound Picture 2 OK 1 select 3 Select the item and set. Component/RGB-in select External scaler mode Power save Standby savePower managementAuto power off Off Off On Off Off RGB OSD design Type1 OSD position Upper left OSD Language Engli...

37 Specify the background colour and display position of on-screen menus as follows. 1 Display the menu screen. 2 Select “Setup”. Setup Pos. /SizeSound Picture 2 OK 1 select 3 Specify the background colour. Select “OSD design” and choose the background colour (transparency). Standby savePower manage...

38 Component / RGB-in select Select to match the signals from the source connected to the Component / RGB input terminals.Y, P B , P R signals “Component” RGB signals “RGB” 1 Display the menu screen. 2 Select “Setup”. Setup Pos. /SizeSound Picture 2 OK 1 select 3 Select “Component / RGB-in select” a...

39 Setup for Input Signals Signal menu Note: “Signal” setup menu displays a different setting condition for each input signal. Component/RGB-in select External scaler modePower saveStandby savePower managementAuto power off Off Off On Off Off RGB OSD design Type1 OSD position Upper left OSD Language...

33.7 kHz60.0 Hz1125(1080)/60i H-Freq. V-Freq. Signal Format 108.0 MHz Dot Clock Freq. 33.7 kHz60.0 Hz 1125(1080)/60i H-Freq. V-Freq. Signal Format 40 Sync Select Signal from the “Setup” menu during RGB input signal. 1024 ×768 Signal [ RGB ] Auto Sync XGA Mode 2 change 1 select Auto VBS on G Setting ...

41 Item Adjustments Onscreen display On: Displays all the following on screen. Power on display Input signal switch display No signal displayMute after was pressed. Off: Hides all the items above from view. • • •• All Aspect Sets All Aspect mode (advanced aspect setting) or default aspect mode.With ...

42 Watching Videos and DVDs If you have applicable equipment connected to the Display, you can easily watch videos and DVDs using the Display’s remote control.You can select the external equipment to access.To operate other manufacturers’ equipment, you need to register the code for the equipment. (...

43 Programming the Remote to Operate Peripheral Equipment Watching Videos and DVDs 1 Connect the external equipment to the Display and Power Off the external equipment. 2 Press both buttons simultaneously for more than 3 seconds. + Release the buttons when the equipment selection buttons start flash...

44 Note: Press to return to Setup menu when confirmation screen is displayed. [from the unit] 1 Press the MENU button till the Setup menu is displayed. 2 Press the or button to select “OSD Language”. 3 Press the ENTER button for more than 5 seconds. 4 Press the or button to select “YES”. 5 Press the...

45 Troubleshooting Before you call for service, determine the symptoms and make a few simple checks as shown below. Symptoms Checks Picture Sound Interference Noisy Sound Electrical AppliancesCars / MotorcyclesFluorescent light Normal Picture No Sound Volume(Check whether the mute function has been ...

46 List of Aspect Modes Aspect mode Picture Enlarged screen Description All Aspect: On Factory settingAll Aspect: Off 16:9 16:9 The display of the pictures fills the screen.In the case of SD signals, pictures with a 4:3 aspect ratio are enlarged horizontally, and displayed. This mode is suited to di...

47 Remote Control Operation / Code List The following explains how to operate external devices with the Display’s remote control.Register the remote control codes (page 43) if you want to operate an external device from another manufacturer. (see page 47, 48) Note: Operation may not be possible depe...

49 Applicable Input Signals Signal name Horizontal frequency (kHz) Vertical frequency (Hz) Component / RGB / Mini D-sub 15P (Dot clock (MHz)) DVI-D ∗ 8 (Dot clock (MHz)) 1 525 (480) / 60i 15.73 59.94 * (13.5) 2 525 (480) / 60p 31.47 59.94 * (27.0) ∗ 5 * (27.0) 3 625 (575) / 50i 15.63 50.00 * (13.5) ...

51 Specifications TH-50VX100E TH-65VX100E Power Source 220 - 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz Power Consumption Power on 485 W 710 W Stand-by condition Save off 1.2 W, Save on 0.7 W Save off 1.2 W, Save on 0.7 W Power off condition 0.4 W 0.4 W Plasma Display panel Drive method : AC type 50-inch, 16:9 aspect ratio...

Information for Users on Collection and Disposal of Old Equipment and used Batteries These symbols on the products, packaging, and/or accompanying documents mean that used electrical and electronic products and batteries should not be mixed with general household waste. For proper treatment, recover...