Panasonic TH-61PHW6 manual

High Definition Plasma Display Operating Instructions T H - 61P HW6 Model No. R - S T A N D B Y G P O W E R O N INPUT — VOL + PLASMA DISPLAY English TQBC0644 ® Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read these instructions completely . Please keep this manual for future reference. For assistance in the USA, please call : [...]

2 W ARNING: 1) T o 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 featur[...]

3 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[...]

4 T able of Contents Important Safety Instructions ...................................... 3 FCC ST A TEMENT .......................................................... 5 Safety Precautions ........................................................ 6 Accessories ................................................................... 8 Accessories Supplied [...]

5 FCC ST A TEMENT FCC ST A TEMENT 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[...]

6 Safety Precautions W ARNING Set up Do not place the Plasma Display on sloped or unstable surfaces. • The Plasma Display may fall of f or tip over . 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 or electric[...]

7 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 ..................................[...]

8 PLASMA DISPLAY INPUT SURROUND VOL NR PICTURE SOUND SET UP ASPECT PICTURE POS. /SIZE OFF TIMER PC Fixing bands TMME203 × 2 Accessories Accessories Supplied Check that you have the Accessories and items shown Optional Accessories • Pedestal TY -ST61PHW6 Batteries for the Remote Control T ransmitter (AA(R6) Battery × 2) For assembling Full instr[...]

9 Remote Control Batteries Requires two AA batteries. 1. T urn 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.) T wo "AA" size Helpful Hint: For frequent remote control users, replace old batterie[...]

10 Basic Controls R - ST ANDBY G POWER ON TH-61PHW6 INPUT — VOL + Main POWER ON/OFF Switch VOLUME Adjustment Press the V olume Up “ + ” or Down “–” button to increase or decrease the sound volume level. INPUT button (VIDEO(S VIDEO), COMPONENT/RGB, PC Mode Selection) Press the “ INPUT ” button to select VIDEO (S VIDEO), COMPONENT/RGB[...]

11 P R /C R /R P B /C B /B Y/G COMPONENT/RGB IN A V IN VD HD S VIDEO VIDEO RL AUDIO RL AUDIO AUDIO T o tighten: T o loosen: Push the catch Pull Pull PC IN SERIAL 1 2 Connections / Cable fixing band SPEAKER T erminals (R) – Cable fixing bands Secure any excess cables with bands, as required. SPEAKER T erminals (L) From SERIAL T erminal on Computer[...]

12 A V Input T erminals connection Speakers connection T wo 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. Luminance earth Luminance in Chrominance earth Chrominance in S VIDEO 4 pin soc ket (S VIDEO VCR) S VID[...]

13 COMPONENT / RGB Input connection Component signals (Y , P B , P R ) connection Connections A V Input connection VIDEO signal connection Audio OUT Video OUT RL AUDIO-VIDEO Video input to RCA socket Audio input to L/R sockets 3 × RCA audio video cables A V IN S VIDEO VIDEO RL AUDIO (VCR) P R /C R /R P B /C B /B Y/G COMPONENT/RGB IN VD HD RL AUDIO[...]

14 Connections 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. COMPONENT/RGB IN RL AUDIO Audio input to L/R sockets G B R VD HD AUDIO 2 × RCA audio cables 5 × BNC RGB cables RGB input to R, G,[...]

15 Connections PC Input T erminals connection 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 , the image will not be displayed properly if the signals exceed 1,200 lines.) (2) The display resolution is a maximum of 1,024 × 7[...]

16 SERIAL PC IN AUDIO P R /C R /R P B /C B /B Y/G COMPONENT/RGB IN A V IN VD HD S VIDEO VIDEO RL AUDIO RL AUDIO Signal Names for D-sub 15P Connector Pin layout for PC input terminal 1 678 3 9 45 10 15 14 13 12 11 2 Connections VIDEO / COMPONENT / RGB / PC input signals A V (VIDEO, S VIDEO) input COMPONENT / RGB input COMPONENT / RGB / PC input PC R[...]

17 Connections SERIAL T erminals connection 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. SERIAL RS-232C straight cable D-sub 9p COMPUTER The SERIAL terminal is used when the Plasma Displ[...]

18 Power ON/OFF Connecting the plug to the W all Outlet Press the POWER switch on the Plasma Display to turn the set on POWER-ON. Power Indicator: Green Example: The screen below is displayed for a while after the Plasma Display is t urned on. (setting condition is an example.) Press the button on the remote control to turn the Plasma Display off. [...]

19 Select the Input Signal R - STANDBY G POWER ON TH-61PHW6 INPUT — VOL + — VOL + 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 SURROUND VOL NR INPUT INPUT Power ON/OFF and Input Signal Selection Input signals will change as follows: For [...]

20 PLASMA DISPLA Y INPUT SURROUND VOL NR PICTURE SOUND SET UP ASPECT PICTURE POS. /SIZE OFF TIMER PC On-Screen Menu Display from Remote Control T o PICTURE POS./SIZE adjust menu (see page 25 ) During “ VIDEO ( S VIDEO) ” and “ COMPONENT ” input signal modes. NORMAL PICTURE POS./SIZE NORMALIZE H-POS H-SIZE V -POS V -SIZE During “ RGB ” a[...]

21 On-Screen Menu Display from Remote Control While the “ ADV ANCED 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. ADV ANCED SETTINGS Item BLACK EXTENSION W/B HIGH R W/B[...]

22 Select SIGNAL from the “ SET UP ” menu during RGB or PC input signal mode. Press to select each item. Press to adjust. The following operation methods are the same for both the SIGNAL [RGB] and SIGNAL [PC]. On-Screen Menu Display from Remote Control SYNC SYNC H & V SYNC ON VIDEO SYNC ON G Setting RGB sync signal setting: Confirm that the[...]

23 ASPECT Controls The Plasma Display will allow you to enjoy viewing the picture at its maximum size, including wide screen cinema format picture. PLASMA DISPLA Y INPUT SURROUND VOL NR PICTURE SOUND SET UP ASPECT PICTURE POS. /SIZE OFF TIMER PC ASPECT ASPECT button The aspect mode changes each time the ASPECT button is pressed. NORMAL ZOOM FULL Pa[...]

24 ASPECT Controls Mode NORMAL ZOOM FULL JUST Panasonic AUTO Explanation NORMAL will display a 4:3 picture at its standard 4:3 size. ZOOM mode magnifies the central section of the picture. FULL 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 [...]

25 Adjusting PICTURE POSITION/SIZE PLASMA DISPLA Y INPUT SURROUND VOL NR PICTURE SOUND SET UP ASPECT PICTURE POS. /SIZE OFF TIMER PC PICTURE POS. /SIZE R Adjusting screen PICTURE POS. /SIZE Press to display the PICTURE POS./ SIZE menu. NORMAL PICTURE POS./SIZE NORMALIZE H-POS H-SIZE V -POS V -SIZE Press to adjust POS./SIZE. Notes: (1) Adjustment de[...]

26 Helpful Hint ( / NORMALIZE Normalization) 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 dis[...]

27 MUTE Helpful Hint ( / NORMALIZE Normalization) SOUND Adjustment 1 2 Select to adjust each item. Press to select the desired adjustment menu. Select the desired level by listening to the sound. BASS Adjusts low sounds TREBLE Adjusts high sounds BALANCE Adjusts left and right volumes SURROUND (see next page) Select ON or OFF Press the R button Use[...]

28 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 settings are memorized separately for each SOUND mode (ST ANDARD, A[...]

29 Helpful Hint ( / NORMALIZE Normalization) PICTURE NORMALIZE PICTURE MENU BRIGHTNESS COLOR ST ANDARD 0 0 TINT COLOR TEMP NORMAL PICTURE 20 0 0 SHARPNESS NORMAL 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 picture behind the men[...]

30 Note: In PICTURE, there is not a noticeable change even when contrast is increased with a bright picture or reduced with a dark picture. PICTURE Adjustments Item PICTURE BRIGHTNESS COLOR TINT (NTSC only) SHARPNESS Effect Adjustments Less More Darker Brighter Reddish Greenish Adjusts the proper picture contrast. Adjusts for easier viewing of dark[...]

31 SCREENSA VER (For preventing after-images) 2 3 1 4 SET UP SIGNAL SCREENSA VER COMPONENT/RGB-IN SELECT RGB OSD LANGUAGE ENGLISH ( US ) SCREENSA VER FUNCTION MODE WHITE BAR SCROLL ON SIDE BAR ADJUST OFF SCREENSA VER FUNCTION MODE WHITE BAR SCROLL ON SIDE BAR ADJUST OFF Press to display the SETUP menu screen. SET UP Press to select the SCREENSA VER[...]

32 SIDE BAR ADJUST side bars 2 Press to select the SIDE BAR ADJUST . Press to select OFF , DARK, MID, BRIGHT . OFF DARK MID BRIGHT R SCREENSA VER FUNCTION MODE WHITE BAR SCROLL ON SIDE BAR ADJUST MID Press to exit from SCREENSA VER. 3 1 4:3 Screen Display after-images Do not display a picture in 4:3 mode for an extended period, as this can cause an[...]

33 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, P B , P R signals “ COMPONENT ” R, G, B, HD, VD signals “ RGB ” INPUT SURROUND VOL NR PICTURE SOUND SET UP ASPECT PICTURE POS. /SIZE SET UP R SET UP 1 2 Press to display the SET UP menu scree[...]

34 SET UP for Input Signals COLOR SYSTEM / Panasonic AUT O Select SIGNAL from the “ SET UP ” menu during VIDEO (S VIDEO) input signal mode. ( “ SIGNAL [VIDEO] ” menu is displayed.) Press to select the “ COLOR SYSTEM ” or “ Panasonic AUTO ” . Press to select each function. 3D Y/C FIL TER ( NTSC ) COLOR SYSTEM ON AUTO Panasonic AUTO ([...]

35 Select SIGNAL from the “ SET UP ” menu during RGB or PC input signal mode. Press to adjust. SIGNAL [ PC ] SYNC H - FREQ. kHz V - FREQ. Hz H & V 31.5 60.0 SYNC SYNC H & V SYNC ON VIDEO SYNC ON G Setting RGB sync signal Confirm that the input is set to RGB INPUT (this setting is valid only for RGB INPUT). H & V : The H and V sync s[...]

36 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 re[...]

37 Power Source Power Consumption Maximum Stand-by condition Power off condition Plasma Display panel Contrast Ratio Screen size Operating condition T emperature 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 ty[...]

38 Accessories Supplied Remote Control T ransmitter Batteries Fixing bands Optional Supplied Pedestal W all-hanging bracket Dimensions (W × × × × × H × × × × × D) Mass (Weight) EUR646533 2 × AA Size 2 × TMME203 TY -ST61PHW6 TY -WK61PV1 60.0 ” (1,525 mm) × 36.6 ” (929 mm) × 4.3 ” (1 10 mm) approx. 170 lbs (main unit only) Specifi[...]

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Printed in Japan MBS0903A0(MS) Customer ’ s Record The model number and serial number of this product can be found on its rear panel. 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 f[...]