Panasonic TH-50VX100E manual

Please read these instructions before operating your set and retain them for future reference. English The illustration shown is an image. Model No. TH-50VX100E TH-65VX100E TQBC2382-1 Operating Instructions High Definition Custom Home Theater Plasma Display[...]

2 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 Plasma Display . T o obtain maximum benefit fr om your set, please r ead these Instructions befor e making any adjustments, and r etain them for futur e r efer ence. Retain your pur chase r eceipt also, and not[...]

3 Important Safety Notice W ARNING 1) T o 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 as lighted candles, should be placed on / abo[...]

4 Safety Precautions W ARNING 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 Corporation.) Always be sure to ask a qualified techn[...]

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 the Plasma Display . Do not insert any metal or [...]

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 withstand heat, close to this port, otherwise bu[...]

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 T ransmitter (2 × R6 (UM3) Size) Remote Control T ransmitter N2QA YB000323 Operating Instruction b[...]

1 2 SERIAL PC IN AUDIO SLOT1 SLOT2 SLOT3 COMPONENT/RGB IN AUDIO RL P R /C R /R P B /C B /B Y/G 1 2 1 2 1 2 8 From SERIAL T erminal on Computer (see page 10) From EXTERNAL monitor terminal on Computer (see page 9) COMPONENT/RGB IN and Audio IN T erminals (equivalent of RCA Component Video T erminal Board (TY -42TM6Z)) (see page 1 1) Note: Make sure [...]

AUDIO PC IN 9 Connections 1 6 7 8 3 9 4 5 10 15 14 13 12 1 1 2 Notes: Due to space limitations, occasionally you may have trouble connecting Mini D-sub 15P cable with ferrite core to PC input T erminal. With regard to the typical PC input signals that are described in the applicable input signals list (see page 49), adjustment values such as for th[...]

SERIAL 6789 13 4 5 2 10 SERIAL T erminals 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-232C interface specification, so that the Plasma Dis[...]

PC I SLOT1 SLOT2 SLOT3 COMPONENT/RGB IN AUDIO RL P R /C R /R P B /C B /B Y/G HDMI AV O UT HDMI AV O UT HDMI AV O UT HDMI AV O UT SLOT3 COMPONENT/RGB IN AUDIO RL 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 CO MP O NEN T VIDE O O UT 11 COMPONENT / RGB connection Notes: Change the “Component/RGB-in select” setting in the[...]

INPUT MENU INPUT MENU OK PC 16:9 English (UK) Deutsch Français Italiano Español ENGLISH (US) OSD Language HDMI 12 Power On / Off Connecting the AC cord plug to the Plasma Display . Fix the AC cord plug securely to the Plasma Display with the clamper . (see page 8) Connecting the plug to the W all Outlet. Notes: Main plug types vary between countr[...]

INPUT MENU ENTER/ ■ MENU ENTER/ ■ INPUT COMPO. PC INPUT CH HDMI フ DISPLA Y INPUT CH HDMI フ PC COMPO. Component/RGB-in select External scaler mode POWER SA VE OFF Off RGB OSD position Upper left Screensaver Signal OSD Language English (UK) HDMI Setup Pos. /Size Sound Picture 13 Notes: Selecting is also possible by pressing the INPUT button o[...]

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 Power Indicator will light. Power-OF[...]

COMPO. PC FUNCTION DISPLA Y PICTURE POS. /SIZE INPUT CH VIDEO MENU HDMI OFF TIMER EXT .SCALER フ DISPLA Y 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 Plasma Display On, from Standby mode. Press it a[...]

16 Basic Controls Scrolling bar and T est 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 T est patterns Press Ye s No Scrolling bar Scrolling bar Press to select “Y es”. Press. Activ[...]

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 aspect mode select function to shrink or expand the p[...]

HDMI DISPLA Y PICTURE POS. /SIZE Press to return to the previous menu. 18 On-Screen Menu Displays V arious 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. Setup Pos. /Size Sound Options Picture Normal Advanced sett[...]

Setup Pos. /Size Sound Options Picture 25 0 5 6 0 Normal Advanced settings Memory save Memory load Memory edit Picture Mode Off Normal Contrast Normalise Brightness Colour Hue Sharpness White balance Colour Management Component/RGB-in select External scaler mode Power save Standby save Power management Auto power off Off Off On Off Off RGB OSD desi[...]

20 Picture Adjustments 1 Display the menu screen. 2 Select “Picture”. Sound Picture Setup Pos. /Size 2 OK 1 select 3 Select the item and set. Normal Advanced settings Picture Mode 25 0 5 Off Normal Contrast Normalise Brightness Sharpness White balance Colour Management 2 adjust or select 1 select 4 Exit the menu. or Using for menu display T o d[...]

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 Adjusts picture sharpness. Less More [...]

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 Picture Mode S Curve 1.0 2.0 2.2 2.5 2.6 Norm[...]

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 the following signal input: 525i (4[...]

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 Normal Contrast Normalise Brightness Sharpness White b[...]

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 profile name for saving the picture adjustment v[...]

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 locked status. (see below) <Loading profiles fr[...]

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 name change Memory delete 2 OK 1 select 3 [...]

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 V alues via the Menu (Picture menu, Advanced settings) Saving Picture Adjustment V alues (Memory save) Off (unlocked) Allowed Allowed Allowed Lock1 Prohibited Prohibit[...]

29 Picture Profiles <isf Mode Setting> Switches to “Picture Mode” mode display . 1 Follow steps 1–5 in the previous procedure, <Locking and unlocking profiles>. 2 Select “isf Mode”. Lock1 Change password MEMORY1 Off Off MEMORY2 MEMORY12 Off isf Mode 2 set 1 select 3 Specify “On” or “Off”. 4 Exit the menu. or Specifying[...]

30 Adjusting Pos. /Size Notes: Unadjustable items are grayed out. Adjustable items differ depending on the input signal and the display mode. Adjustment details are memorized separately for different input signal formats (Adjustments for component signals are memorized for 525 (480) / 60i • 60p, 625 (575) / 50i • 50p, 1 125 (1080) / 60i • 50i[...]

31 Adjusting Pos. /Size ● Dot Clock (During “Component”, “RGB” and “PC” input signal) Periodic striped pattern interference (noise) may occur when a striped pattern is displayed. If this happens, adjust so that any such noise is minimized. ● Clock Phase (During “Component”, “RGB” and “PC” input signal) Eliminate the flic[...]

0 0 0 0 1 Normal Sound Mode Off Bass Normalise Mid T reble Balance Surround V olume 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. T reble Adjusts high pitch sounds. Balance Adjusts left and right volumes. Surroun[...]

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. /Size Sound Picture 2 OK 1 select 3 Select “Screensaver”. Component/RGB-in select External scaler mode Power save Standby save Power managemen[...]

34 1 Select “Side panel”. 2 Adjust the menu. Negative image Off Off High Side panel Screensaver Start Wobbling Peak limit Function 2 change 1 select Off Low Mid High 3 Exit from Screensaver . or Notes: T o reduce the occurrence of image retention, set the “Side panel” to “High”. The side panels may flash (alternate black / white) depend[...]

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. 1 125 (1080) / 24p•25p•30p•50p•60p 1 Display the menu screen. 2 Select “Setup”. Setup Pos. /Size Sound Picture 2 OK 1 s[...]

36 1 Display the menu screen. 2 Select “Setup”. Setup Pos. /Size Sound Picture 2 OK 1 select 3 Select the item and set. Component/RGB-in select External scaler mode Power save Standby save Power management Auto power off Off Off On Off Off RGB OSD design T ype1 OSD position Upper left OSD Language English (UK) Screensaver Signal 2 change 1 sele[...]

37 Specify the background colour and display position of on-screen menus as follows. 1 Display the menu screen. 2 Select “Setup”. Setup Pos. /Size Sound Picture 2 OK 1 select 3 Specify the background colour . Select “OSD design” and choose the background colour (transparency). Standby save Power management Auto power off Off Off On OSD desi[...]

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. /Size Sound Picture 2 OK 1 select 3 Select “Component / RGB-in select” and set. Component/RGB-in select [...]

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 mode Power save Standby save Power management Auto power off Of f Off On Off Off RGB OSD design T ype1 OSD position Upper left OSD Language English (UK) Screensaver Signal For RGB[...]

33.7 kHz 60.0 Hz 1 125(1080)/60i H-Freq. V- F r e q . Signal Format 108.0 MHz Dot Clock Freq. 33.7 kHz 60.0 Hz 1 125(1080)/60i H-Freq. V- F r e q . 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 RGB sync signal: Confirm that [...]

41 Item Adjustments Onscreen display On: Displays all the following on screen. Power on display Input signal switch display No signal display Mute 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 each press of button, the aspect chang[...]

42 W atching 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. Y ou can select the external equipment to access. T o operate other manufacturers’ equipment, you need to register the code for the equipment. (see page 43) 1 Select the input mode. (s[...]

43 Programming the Remote to Operate Peripheral Equipment W atching 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 flashing. 3 Select the equipment. VCR DBS/CBL DVD The [...]

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 ENTER button. 6 Press the or button to se[...]

45 T roubleshooting 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 Appliances Cars / Motorcycles Fluorescent light Normal Picture No Sound V olume (Check whether the mute function has been activated on the remote control.) No Picture[...]

46 List of Aspect Modes Aspect mode Picture Enlarged screen Description All Aspect: On Factory setting All 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 displaying anamorphic pictures with a 16:9 aspect[...]

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 depending on the available memory size of the remo[...]

48 Accurian 1072, 1416 Advent 1016 Aiwa 0641 Akai 0695, 0770, 0899, 1089 Alco 0790 Allegro 0869 Amphion Media Works 0872 Apex Digital 0672, 0717, 0755, 0794, 0796, 0797, 0830, 1004, 1020, 1056, 1061, 1 100 Arrgo 1023 Aspire Digital 1 168, 1407 Audiovox 0790, 1071, 1072, 1 121, 1 122 Axion 1071, 1072 Blaupunkt 0717 Blue Parade 0571 Broksonic 0695, 0[...]

49 Applicable Input Signals Signal name Horizontal frequency (kHz) V ertical 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) 4 625 (575) / 50p 31.25 50.00 * (27.0) 5 625 [...]

50 Applicable Input Signals Signal format V ertical frequency (Hz) Horizontal frequency (kHz) Dot clock (MHz) Number of active pixels T otal number of pixels Number of active lines T otal number of lines 1 VGA60 59.94 31.47 25.18 640 800 480 525 2 525/60p 59.94 31.47 27.00 720 858 480 525 3 625/50p 50.00 31.25 27.00 720 864 576 625 4 750/60p 60.00 [...]

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 Drive method : AC type 65-inch, 16:9 aspect rat[...]

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, recovery and recycling of old products and used batteries[...]