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Model No. TH-50PB2W TH-65PB2W Operating Instructions Display Operations Interactive Plasma Display Please read these instructions before operating your set English and retain them for future reference.
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.
Important Safety Notice WARNING 1) To prevent damage which may result in fi re or shock hazard, do not expose this appliance to dripping or splashing. Do not place containers with water (fl ower vase, cups, cosmetics, etc.) above the set. (including on shelves above, etc.) No naked fl...
• If water is spills onto the Plasma Display or foreign objects get inside it, a short-circuit may occur which could result in fi re or electric shock. If any foreign objects get inside the Plasma Display, please consult your local Panasonic dealer.
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If water or foreign objects get inside the Plasma Display, if the Plasma Display is dropped, or if the cabinet becomes damages, disconnect the power supply plug immediately. • A short circuit may occur, which could cause fi re. Contact your local Panasonic dealer for any repairs that need to be made.
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 burns or deformation could result.
Remote Control Batteries for the Remote Instruction book Transmitter Control Transmitter N2QAYB000691 (R6 (UM3) Size × 2) • Panasonic WhiteBoard Software • Operating Instructions Display Operations Network Operations Electronic Pen Operations • Software license statements GNU GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE GNU LESSER GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE Power supply cord Clamper ×...
AC both the left and right sides. cord plug at the socket outlet fi rst. When using the Wall-hanging bracket (vertical) (for TH-50PB2W) Note: When using the Wall-hanging bracket (vertical)(TY-WK42PV20), use the holes to secure the cables. If the clamper is used on the hole , the cables may be caught by the wall-hanging bracket.
Connections Speaker connection For TH-50PB2W Please use 6 Ω/8 W speaker. For TH-65PB2W Please use 8 Ω/10 W speaker. Black Black Return the lever. While pressing the lever, insert the core wire. Video equipment connection Ex. TH-65PB2W AUDIO 2 IN:...
Connections VIDEO and COMPONENT / RGB IN connection Note: Additional equipment, cables and adapter plugs shown are not supplied with this set. VIDEO RCA-BNC Adapter plug AUDIO Stereo mini plug (M3) AUDIO 1 IN: Shared with VIDEO and Notes: COMPONENT/RGB IN •...
Connections PC Input Terminals connection Shared with DVI-D IN. COMPUTER Conversion adapter (if necessary) (Female) Mini D-sub 15p PC cable (Male) Audio Stereo mini plug (M3) Connect a cable which matches the audio output terminal on the computer. Notes: • With regard to the typical PC input signals that are described in the applicable input signals list (see page 60), adjustment values such as for the standard picture positions and sizes have already been stored in this unit.
• S1A and S1B of Command IMS are available only when 14:9 14:9 (For Video/SD/HD signal) a dual input terminal board is attached. With the power off, this display responds to PON command • Consult your local Panasonic dealer for detail instructions only. on command usage.
Power On / Off Connecting the AC cord plug to the Plasma Display. Connecting the plug to the Wall Outlet Notes: • Main plug types vary between countries. The power plug shown at right may, therefore, not be the type fi...
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Power On / Off When fi rst switching on the unit Following screen will be displayed when the unit is turned on for the fi rst time. Select the items with the remote control. Unit buttons are invalid. OSD Language Day/Time Setup Display orientation Display orientation...
Selecting the input signal Press to select the input signal to be played back from the equipment which has been connected to the Plasma Display. Input signals will change as follows: WHITEBOARD NETWORK VIDEO COMPONENT* HDMI PC: PC input terminal in PC IN. NETWORK: Network input terminal in LAN or WIRELESS MODULE.
Basic Controls Main Unit Brightness Sensor Detects the brightness in the viewing environment Remote control sensor Volume Adjustment Volume Up “+” Down “–” When the menu screen is displayed: “+” : press to move the cursor up “–” : press to move the cursor down (see page 22) Enter / Aspect button (see page 19, 22)
Basic Controls Remote Control Transmitter OFF TIMER button The Plasma Display can be preset to switch to stand-by after a fi xed period. The setting changes ACTION button to 30 minutes, 60 minutes, 90 minutes and 0 Press to make selections. minutes (off timer cancelled) each time the button is pressed.
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 picture, you may be violating the copyright under copyright law.
Digital Zoom This displays an enlargement of the designated part of the displayed image. Display the operation guide. Exit Press to access Digital Zoom. The operation guide will be displayed. During Digital Zoom, only the following buttons can be operated. [Remote control] OFF TIMER button [Unit]...
MULTI PIP You can display two pictures, such as a video image and computer image, in a two-screen display. Notes: • If “Input lock” in Options menu is set to other than “Off”, two screen display function isn’t available (see page 51). •...
On-Screen Menu Displays Remote Control Unit Display the menu screen. Press several times. MENU Each time the MENU button is pressed, the Press to select. menu screen will switch. (Example: Picture menu) Normal Viewing Picture Sound Pos./Size Setup Select the item. Select.
Adjusting Pos./Size Press to display the Pos./Size menu. Pos./Size Normalise Normal Press to select the menu to adjust. Auto Setup H-Pos H-Size V-Pos V-Size Dot Clock Press to adjust the menu. Clock Phase Clamp Position 1:1 Pixel Mode Note: Unadjustable items are grayed out.
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Adjusting Pos./Size Notes: • If the dot clock frequency of an analog signal is 162 MHz or higher, “Dot Clock” and “Clock Phase” cannot be automatically corrected. • When digital signal input, Dot Clock and Clock Phase cannot be made. •...
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Adjusting Pos./Size Clamp Position (During Component/PC input signal) Adjusts the clamp position when black parts of the image have no detail due to underexposure or are tinged with green. Optimum value for Clamp Position adjustment When black parts have no detail due to underexposure (blackout) →...
Picture Adjustments 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 menu. Note: Menu that cannot be adjusted is grayout. Adjustable menu changes depending on signal, input and menu setting.
Picture Adjustments Notes: Item Effect Adjustments • You can change the level of each function Selects the proper brightness Contrast (Contrast, Brightness, Colour, Hue, Sharpness) and density for the room. Less More for each Picture Mode. Adjusts for easier viewing of •...
Picture Profi les Up to 8 combinations of picture adjustment values (in the Picture menu and Advanced settings) can be stored in the display memory as profi les and applied as needed, for a convenient way to enjoy your preferred picture settings. Picture Normalise Normal...
Picture Profi les Saving profi les Follow these steps to save picture adjustment values as profi les. Note: When the settings are locked in “Extended life settings”, profi les cannot be saved. Specify the picture quality in the Picture menu and Enter a name for the profi...
Picture Profi les Loading profi les Load profi les and apply the picture adjustment values to the display as follows. Notes: • Loaded profi les are stored in memory according to the selected input terminal. (see page 16) • When the settings are locked in “Extended life settings”, profi les cannot be loaded. In the Picture menu, select “Memory load”.
Sound Adjustment Sound Press to display the Sound menu. Normalise Normal Internal Speaker Select to adjust each item. Normal Sound Mode Bass Press to select the menu to adjust. Treble Balance Select the desired level by listening to the sound. Surround Audio Out (PIP) Main...
Setup menu Press to display the Setup menu. Setup Press to select the menu to adjust. Touch-Pen Settings MULTI PIP Settings Signal Screensaver Extended life settings ECO Mode settings Press to adjust the menu. Input label Function Button Settings Component/RGB-in select No activity power off Disable Menu Display Duration...
Day/Time Setup / On/Off Timer Setup The timer can switch the Plasma Display On or Off. Before attempting Timer Set, confi rm the Time and adjust if necessary. Then set POWER ON Time / POWER OFF Time. Setup Press to display the Setup menu. On/Off Timer Setup Press to select On/Off Timer Setup or Day/Time Setup.
Touch-Pen Settings Set Touch Pen mode. Select “Touch-Pen Settings” in “Setup” menu and press button. Touch-Pen Settings Touch-Pen Mode Touch Only WHITEBOARD function Quick WHITEBOARD launch When a Terminal Board with dual input terminals is installed, “SLOT INPUT” is SLOT INPUT VIDEO displayed as “SLOT INPUT A”...
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Touch-Pen Settings Standby pen charging mode Sets the power supply for the electronic pen charging terminal (CHARGE, MEMORY/(CHARGE)) in the standby mode (power OFF with remote control). Off: Turns off the charging terminal power in the standby mode. On[4hrs]: Turns ON the charging terminal power for 4 hours after entering standby mode. On: Leaves the charging terminal power ON in standby mode so that the pen can be charged.
MULTI PIP Settings Set the two screen display function. Two screen display function MULTI PIP (page 21) Select “MULTI PIP Settings” in “Setup” menu and press button. MULTI PIP Settings MULTI PIP Pic in Pic PIP Mode Main input COMPONENT VIDEO Sub input Sub screen size...
Screensaver (For preventing image retention) 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. Select “Screensaver” in “Setup” menu and press button. Function selection Screensaver Time 99:99 Press to select Function.
Screensaver (For preventing image retention) Setup of Screensaver Time After selecting Time Designation, Interval or Standby after SCR Saver, the relevant Time Setup will become available for selection and the Operating Time may be set. (Time cannot be set when “Mode” is “On” or “Off”.) Press to select Start Time / Finish Time Screensaver (when Time Designation is selected).
Reduces screen image retention Extended life settings The following settings are setup to reduce image retention: Select “Extended life settings” in “Setup” menu and press button. Extended life settings Set to the recommended value Express settings Set individually Custom settings Reset Reset to the factory settings Extended life settings...
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Reduces screen image retention NANODRIFT Saver Moves the display position of the screen slightly to reduce image retention on the display panel. Min–Max: NANODRIFT Saver operates. The display position of the screen moves at set time intervals. You can set the screen movement range.
Reduces screen image retention Custom settings Set the individual “Image Retention Reduction” menu. Select “Custom settings”. When a menu is locked, it is grayed out and cannot select be set. Extended life settings “Picture Mode” and “Contrast” will no longer be able Express settings access to set in the “Picture”...
ECO Mode settings Select “ECO Mode settings” in “Setup” menu and press button. ECO Mode settings select ECO Mode Custom Power save adjust PC Power management DVI-D Power management No signal power off Disable ECO Mode Custom: The menu of power consumption reduction is individually set. On: The following fi...
Customizing the Input labels This function can change the label of the Input signal to be displayed. (see page 16) Select “Input label” in “Setup” menu and press button. Input label SLOT INPUT SLOT INPUT VIDEO VIDEO COMPONENT COMPONENT HDMI HDMI NETWORK NETWORK...
Function Button Settings Set the functions that operates when is pressed. Function Button Settings Select “Function Button Settings” in “Setup” menu and press button. Function Button 1 Touch-Pen Function Button 2 Scrolling bar Function Button Guide • Function Button 1, Function Button 2 Note: Factory settings are as follows.
No activity power off Disable Enable When this function is set to “Enable”, the power is turned off (standby) automatically when there is no operation of the Plasma Display for 4 hours. Starting from 3 minutes before the turn off, the remaining time will be displayed. Press any key to abort.
Setup for Input Signals Component / RGB-in select Component Select to match the signals from the source connected to the Component / RGB or PC input terminals. Y, P signals “Component” RGB signals “RGB” Note: Make setting of the selected input terminal (COMPONENT/RGB IN or PC IN). YUV / RGB-in select Select to match the signals from the source connected to the DVI input terminals.
Setup for Input Signals Signal menu Notes: • “Signal” setup menu displays a different setting condition for each input signal. • Depending on the input signal type, an optional Terminal Board may be required. Select “Signal” in “Setup” menu and press button.
Setup for Input Signals • Sync This function operates only during input from PC IN terminal. Setting RGB sync signal Confi rm that the input is set to RGB input (this setting is valid only for RGB input signal). Auto: The H and V sync or synchronized signal is automatically selected. If both input, it is selected the H and V sync. on G: Uses a synchronized signal on the Video G signal, which is input from the G connector.
Setup for Input Signals • Noise reduction Sets the following three NR (Noise Reduction) functions together. P-NR, Mosquito NR, Block NR Press to select “Noise reduction”. Noise reduction Press to select “Off”, “Min” , “Mid” , “Max” , “Advanced”. Advanced NR Sets the three NR functions separately.
Options Adjustments Options Press to display the Setup menu. Weekly Command Timer Audio input select Press to select “OSD Language”. Touch Panel settings Input Search Onscreen display Initial input Initial VOL level Maximum VOL level Input lock Press for more than 3 seconds. Button lock Remocon User level Press to select “Options”.
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Options Adjustments Item Adjustments Locks the input switch operation. SLOT INPUT* VIDEO COMPONENT* HDMI NETWORK WHITEBOARD *1 “SLOT INPUT” is displayed when an optional Terminal Board is installed. When a Terminal Board with dual input terminals is installed, “SLOT INPUT A” and “SLOT INPUT B” are displayed.
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Options Adjustments Item Adjustments Off: Nullify all the settings adjusted. On: Sets the colour temperature for TV studio. Studio W/B Note: Valid only when the “Warm” is set as “White balance” in Picture menu. Sharpens the contrast for a better view when a part of the image is too light to see. Off: Disables “Studio Gain”.
Options Adjustments Normalisation When both main unit buttons and remote control are disabled due to the “Button lock” or “Remocon User level” adjustments, set all the values “Off” so that all the buttons are enabled again. Press the button on main unit together with button on the remote control and hold for more than 5 seconds.
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Options Adjustments Press to select a command number. Press to show the previous / next command pages (1-8) of the selected program. Press to show the command setting screen. Weekly Command Timer Weekly Command Timer Program Program AVL:00 8:00 20:00 DAM:NORM 10:30 IMS:SL1...
Options Adjustments Touch Panel settings (Settings when using Touch Panel) The mode to restrict NANODRIFT Saver (see page 40) operation when using Touch Panel (available as an option) is set up. Options Weekly Command Timer Audio input select Touch Panel settings Press ACTION ( ) button Set “Touch Panel mode”...
Options Adjustments Input Search When a signal is not detected, another input with a signal is automatically selected. Options Weekly Command Timer Audio input select Touch Panel settings Input Search Press ACTION ( ) button select Input Search adjust Input Search Primary Input Secondary Input Input Search...
Troubleshooting Before you call for service, determine the symptoms and make a few simple checks as shown below. Symptoms Checks Picture Sound Electrical Appliances Interference Noisy Sound Cars / Motorcycles Fluorescent light Volume Normal Picture No Sound (Check whether the mute function has been activated on the remote control.) Check if speakers are connected properly.
List of Aspect Modes Aspect mode Description All Aspect: Factory setting Picture Enlarged screen All Aspect: Off The display of the pictures fi lls 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 16:9 16:9...
Applicable Input Signals Mark: Applicable input signal COMPONENT / RGB DVI-D IN Horizontal frequency Vertical frequency Signal name IN / PC IN (Dot clock HDMI (kHz) (Hz) (Dot clock (MHz)) (MHz)) 525 (480) / 60i 15.73 59.94 * (13.5) * (27.0) ∗...
Applicable Input Signals Video input (VIDEO) Horizontal Vertical Signal name frequency(kHz) frequency(Hz) NTSC 15.73 59.94 15.63 50.00 PAL60 15.73 59.94 SECAM 15.63 50.00 Modifi ed NTSC 15.73 59.94 Shipping condition This function allows you to reset the unit to the factory setting. Setup Press to display the Setup menu.
Specifi cations TH-50PB2W TH-65PB2W Power Source 220 - 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz Power Consumption Power on 375 W 515 W Stand-by condition 0.5 W 0.5 W Power off condition 0.3 W 0.3 W Plasma Display panel Drive method : AC type 50-inch,...
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