Page 2 - Dear Panasonic Customer; Table of Contents
2 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 y...
Page 3 - Important Safety Notice; IMPORTANT: THE MOULDED PLUG
3 Important Safety Notice WARNING1) To prevent damage which may result in fire or shock hazard, do not expose this appliance to dripping or splashing.Do not place containers with water (flower vase, cups, cosmetics, etc.) above the set. (including on shelves above, etc.)No naked flame sources, such ...
Page 4 - Safety Precautions; WARNING; Setup
4 Safety Precautions WARNING Setup 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 Corpo...
Page 5 - When using the Plasma Display; If problems occur during use
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...
Page 6 - Cleaning and maintenance
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...
Page 7 - Accessories Supply; Accessories; Check that you have the accessories and items shown; Remote Control Batteries; Precaution on battery use
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...
Page 8 - Connections
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...
Page 9 - PC Input Terminals connection
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 ...
Page 10 - SERIAL Terminals connection
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...
Page 11 - COMPONENT / RGB connection; HDMI connection
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 “...
Page 13 - Initial selections; Selecting the On-Screen Menu Language
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...
Page 14 - Main Unit; Basic Controls
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...
Page 15 - Remote Control Transmitter
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...
Page 16 - Scrolling bar and Test patterns functions; Scrolling bar; EXT. SCALER function
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...
Page 17 - ASPECT Controls
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...
Page 18 - On-Screen Menu Displays; Remote Control
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. /...
Page 19 - Overview
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...
Page 20 - Picture Adjustments; Display the menu screen.
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 ...
Page 21 - Normalise
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...
Page 22 - Advanced settings
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...
Page 23 - Cinema reality; Select the item and set.
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...
Page 24 - Picture Profiles
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...
Page 25 - Saving profiles
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...
Page 26 - Loading profiles
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...
Page 27 - Editing profiles
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 ...
Page 28 - Locking profiles
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...
Page 32 - SDI Sound Output; Sound Adjustment
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...
Page 33 - Select “Screensaver”.; Screensaver
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...
Page 34 - Exit from Screensaver.; Reduces screen image retention; Select “Wobbling” or “Peak limit”.; Side Panel Adjustment; Screensaver (For preventing image retention)
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...
Page 35 - Select “External scaler mode” and set.; Specifying the scaler
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...
Page 36 - Reduces power consumption
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...
Page 37 - Specify the background colour.; Customizing the On-Screen Menu Display
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...
Page 38 - Setup for Input Signals
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...
Page 39 - Signal menu; XGA Mode
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...
Page 40 - Sync; Setting RGB sync signal:; SDI Through; Input signal display
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 ...
Page 41 - Options Adjustments
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 ...
Page 42 - Watching Videos and DVDs; Select the input mode.; Select the remote control mode.; Operate the connected equipment, pointing Display’s remote
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. (...
Page 43 - Programming the Remote to Operate Peripheral 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...
Page 44 - Shipping condition; Select “OSD Language”.; Press for more than 5 seconds.; Select “YES” and wait for 10 sec.
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...
Page 45 - Troubleshooting
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 ...
Page 46 - List of Aspect Modes
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...
Page 47 - Remote Control Operation / Code List
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...
Page 49 - Applicable Input Signals
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) ...
Page 51 - Specifications
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...
Page 52 - For business users in the European Union
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...
