Panasonic TH-50PHW3 manual

High Definition Plasma Display Operating Instructions TH-50PHW3 TH-50PHD3 Model No. TQBC0244 ® R - S T A N D B Y G P O W E R O N I N P U T – V O L + P O W E R / PLASMA DISPLAY Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read these instructions completely . Please keep this manual for future reference. English[...]

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3 Dear Panasonic Customer W elcome to the Panasonic family of customers. W e hope that you will have many years of enjoyment fr om your new High Definition Plasma Display . T o obtain maximum benefit fr om your set, please r ead these Instructions b e f o re making any adjustments, and r etain them for futur e r efer ence. Retain your pur chase r e[...]

4 T able of Contents Important Safety Notice .............................................. 5 Safety Precautions ...................................................... 6 Accessories ................................................................. 8 Accessories Supply .................................................... 8 Optional Accessories .....[...]

5 Important Safety Notice W ARNING: T o 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.) W ARNING: 1) T o prevent electric shock, do not remove cover . No user serviceabl[...]

6 Safety Precautions W ARNING Setup This High Definition 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.) • S[...]

7 Safety Precautions If problems occur during use If a problem occurs (such as no picture or no sound), or if smoke or an abnormal odour starts to come out from the High Definition Plasma Display , immediately unplug the power cord plug from the wall outlet. • If you continue to use the High Definition Plasma Display in this condition, fire or el[...]

8 Accessories Accessories Supply Check that you have the accessories and items shown Optional Accessories PLASMA DISPLA Y INPUT SURROUND VOL NR PICTURE SOUND SET UP ASPECT PICTURE POS. /SIZE OFF TIMER PC Operating Instruction book Remote Control T ransmitter EUR646525 Batteries for the Remote Control T ransmitter (2 × R6 Size) Guarantee Card (for [...]

9 Remote Control Batteries Requires two R6 batteries. 1. T urn the transmitter face down. Press and slide of f 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. T wo "R6" size Help[...]

10 Basic Controls Stand-by (ON/OFF) button The High Definition Plasma Display must first be switched on at the wall outlet and at the Power Switch. (see page 18) Push this button to turn the High Definition Plasma Display On, from Standby mode. Push it again to turn the High Definition Plasma Display Off to Standby mode. N button (see page 25, 26, [...]

11 PLASMA DISPLA Y INPUT SURROUND VOL NR PICTURE SOUND SET UP ASPECT PICTURE POS. /SIZE OFF TIMER PC Input button (A V(S-Video)/Component, RGB/PC Mode Selection) Press to select A V(S-Video)/Component or RGB/PC input signal modes sequentially . (see page 19) Surround button (see page 27) Sound mute On/Off (see page 26) V olume Adjustment Press the [...]

12 T o tighten: Pull Pull T o loosen: Push the knob S-VIDEO VIDEO VD HD P R /C R /R P B /C B /B Y/G L R L R A UDIO AUDIO A UDIO SERIAL TUNER IN PC IN COMPONENT/RGB IN A V IN 1 1 2 2 A V IN T erminals (see page 10, 1 1, 14) COMPONENT/RGB IN and Audio IN T erminals (see page 15) From SERIAL T erminal on Computer (see page 17) From EXIT monitor T ermi[...]

13 Connections How to connect the A V Input T erminals S-VIDEO Signal Connection (Example) When connecting a S-Video VCR (S-VIDEO VCR) Audio OUT Video OUT S-Video OUT RL VIDEO Video input to S-VIDEO socket Audio input to L/R sockets AUDIO 2 × RCA Audio cables S-VIDEO VIDEO L R A UDIO A V IN Luminance earth Luminance in Chrominance earth Chrominanc[...]

14 Connections (VCR) Audio OUT Video OUT RL VIDEO BNC Video cable Video input to BNC socket Audio input to L/R sockets AUDIO 2 × RCA Audio cables VIDEO RCA Video cable (VIDEO VCR) Audio OUT Video OUT RL Video input to BNC socket RCA-BNC adapter plug S-VIDEO VIDEO L R AUDIO A V IN Audio input to L/R sockets AUDIO 2 × RCA Audio cables VIDEO Signal [...]

15 DVD Player Audio OUT RL DVD (Y,P B , P R ) OUT YP B P R Audio input to L/R sockets RCA-BNC adapter plug AUDIO 2 × RCA Audio cables 3 × RCA Video cables VD HD P R /C R /R P B /C B /B Y/G L R COMPONENT/RGB IN Y, P B , P R AUDIO Connections How to connect the COMPONENT/RGB Input T erminals RGB signal (R, G, B, HD, VD) Connection Notes: (1) Change[...]

16 Connections How to connect the PC Input T erminals Notes: (1) Computer signals which can be input are those with a horizontal scanning frequency of 15.5 to 1 10 kHz and vertical scanning frequency of 48 to 120 Hz. (However , signals cannot be displayed if signals exceeding 1200 lines will not be displayed properly .) (2) The display resolution i[...]

17 Connections How to connect the SERIAL T erminals Notes: (1) Use the RS-232C cable to connect the computer to the High Definition Plasma Display . (2) The computers shown is for example purposes only . (3) Additional equipment and cables shown are not supplied with this set. SERIAL RS-232C cable D-sub 9p COMPUTER The SERIAL terminal is used when [...]

18 Power On/Off and input signal selection Power On/Off Connecting the plug to the W all Outlet Note: Main plug types vary between countries. The power plug shown at left may , therefore, not be the type fitted to your set. Push the Power switch on the High Definition Plasma Display to turn the set on Power-On Power Indicator: Green Example: The sc[...]

19 Select the input signal R - STANDBY G POWER ON INPUT — VOL + — VOL + INPUT Press the INPUT button to select the input video signal to be played back from the equipment such as a VCR which has been connected to the High Definition Plasma Display SURROUND VOL NR INPUT INPUT Power On/Off and input signal selection Input signals will change as f[...]

20 Picture Normalise Picture Mode Bri g htness Colour Normal 0 0 T int White balance Normal Advanced settin g s On Contrast 0 0 0 Shar p ness Normalise Normal Select Adjust Return On screen Menu Display from Remote Control PLASMA DISPLA Y INPUT SURROUND VOL NR PICTURE SOUND SET UP ASPECT PICTURE POS. /SIZE OFF TIMER PC T o Advanced settings menu (s[...]

21 On screen Menu Display from Remote Control Selecting the On-Screen Menu Language Press to select OSD Language. Press to select your preferred Language. Selectable languages English (UK) Deutsch Français Italiano Español T o Sound adjust screen (see page 26) T o Setup menu screen (see page 30) SET UP Press to display the Setup menu. Sound Norma[...]

22 ASPECT Controls High Definition Plasma Display will allow you to enjoy viewing the picture at its maximum size, including wide screen cinema format picture. PLASMA DISPLA Y SURROUND VOL NR PICTURE SOUND SET UP PICTURE POS. /SIZE OFF TIMER PC INPUT ASPECT ASPECT button The aspect mode changes each time the ASPECT button is pressed. 4:3 Zoom 16:9 [...]

23 ASPECT Controls Mode 4:3 Zoom 16:9 Just Panasonic Auto Explanation 4:3 will display a 4:3 picture at its standard 4:3 size. Zoom mode magnifies the central section of the picture. 16:9 will display the picture at its maximum size but with sight elongation. Just mode will display a 4:3 picture at its maximum size but with aspect correction applie[...]

24 Adjusting Picture Pos./Size PLASMA DISPLA Y SURROUND VOL N PICTURE SOUND SET UP OFF TIMER PC INPUT ASPECT PICTURE POS. /SIZE R Adjusting screen ASPECT 1 2 3 Press to select the screen mode to adjust. (see next page) PICTURE POS. /SIZE Press to display the Picture Pos./Size menu. Adjust Normalise Normal Select Picture P os./Size Normalise H-P os [...]

25 Adjusting Picture Pos./Size H-Pos H-Size V -Pos V -Size Clock Phase (RGB/PC in Mode) When the Position Right “ ” button is pressed When the Position Right “ ” button is pressed When the Position Right “ ” button is pressed When the Position Right “ ” button is pressed Flickering and distortion can be eliminated by using the Posit[...]

26 Sound Normalise Sound Mode Bass T reble Normal On 0 0 0 Balance Surround Normalise Normal Select Adjust Return Sound Adjustment 1 2 Press the SOUND button to display the Sound Menu. Select to adjust each item. Press to select the desired adjustment menu to adjust. Select the desired level by listening to the sound. Automatically controls proper [...]

27 Surround Controls SURROUND Button The benefits of surround sound are enormous. Y ou 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 Note: The surround setting are memorized separately for each Sound Mode (Auto, Normal)[...]

28 Picture Normalise Picture Mode Bri g htness Colour Normal 0 0 T int White balance Normal Advanced settin g s On Contrast 0 0 0 Shar p ness Normalise Normal Select Adjust Return Picture Adjustments 1 2 Press to display the Picture menu. Select to adjust each item. Press to select the menu to adjust. Select the desired level by looking at the pict[...]

29 Note: There is little change when contrast is increased with a bright picture or reduced with a dark picture. Picture Adjustments Item Contrast Brightness Colour T int (NTSC only) Sharpness Effect Adjustments Less More Darker Brighter Reddish Greenish Selects proper brightness and density for the room. Adjusts for easier viewing of dark pictures[...]

30 Setup 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 “ Component ” R, G, B, HD, VD signals “ RGB ” SURROUND VOL N SOUND OFF TIMER PC INPUT ASPECT PICTURE POS. /SIZE R PICTURE SET UP SET UP 1 2 Press to display the Setup menu screen. [...]

31 Setup for input signals Colour system / Panasonic Auto Select th Signal from the “ Setup ” menu during A V (S-Video) input signal mode. ( “ Signal [A V] ” menu is displayed.) Press to select the “ Colour system ” or “ Panasonic Auto ” . Select Setup Si g nal Component/RGB-in select RGB OSD Lan g ua g e En g lish ( UK ) Return Mod[...]

32 Select the Signal from the “ Setup ” menu during RGB or PC input signal mode. Press to select each item. Press to adjust. Signal [ RGB ] S y nc Pull-in ran g e H - Fre q . kHz V - Fre q . Hz H & V Narrow 31.5 60.0 Clam p p osition Signal [ PC ] S y nc Pull-in ran g e H - Fre q . kHz V - Fre q . Hz H & V Narrow 31.5 60.0 Clam p p osit[...]

33 T roubleshooting Before you call for service, determine the symptoms and make a few simple checks as shown below . Symptoms Checks Electrical Appliances Cars/Motorcycles Fluorescent light V olume (Check whether the mute function has been activated on the Remote Control.) Not plugged into AC outlet Not switched on Contrast and Brightness/V olume [...]

34 Specifications TH-50PHW3 220 – 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz 530 W 3.0 W 1.4 W Drive method AC type 50-inch, 16:9 aspect ratio 3000:1 (Panel only) 500 cd / m 2 (As a set) 300 cd / m 2 1106 mm (W) × 622 mm (H) × 1269 mm (diagonal) No. of pixels 1,049,088 (1366 (W) × 768 (H)) [4,098 × 768 dots] 0 ° C - 40 ° C 20 % - 80 % NTSC, P AL, P AL60, SECAM, Mo[...]

35 Notes: (1) Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. Weight and dimensions shown are approximate. (2) This equipment complies with the EMC standards listed below . EN55022, EN61000-3-2, EN61000-3-3, EN61000-6-2. Specifications TH-50PHW3 TY -SP50PH3W TY -ST42PT3-S TY -ST42PW1 TY -ST42PF3 TY -WK42PV1 TY -WK42PR1 TY -CE42PS1 ?[...]

Customer ’ Record The model number and serial number of this product can be found on its back cover . Y ou 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 W arranty Service purposes. M[...]