Panasonic TH-50VX100E Operating Instructions Manual
Panasonic TH-50VX100E Operating Instructions Manual

Panasonic TH-50VX100E Operating Instructions Manual

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Operating Instructions

High Definition

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

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    Operating Instructions High Definition Custom Home Theater Plasma Display TH-50VX100E Model No. TH-65VX100E The illustration shown is an image. Please read these instructions before operating your set and retain them for future reference. English TQBC2382-1...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    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 your purchase receipt also, and note down the model number and serial number of your set in the space provided on the rear cover of these instructions.
  • Page 3: Important Safety Notice

    Important Safety Notice WARNING 1) 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 as lighted candles, should be placed on / above the set.
  • Page 4: Safety Precautions

    • Pedestal ... TY-ST50VX100 (for TH-50VX100E), • Wall-hanging bracket (vertical)... TY-WK42PV7 (for TH-50VX100E), • Wall-hanging bracket (angled) ... TY-WK42PR7 (for TH-50VX100E), • BNC Component Video Terminal Board ...TY-42TM6A • RCA Component Video Terminal Board ...TY-42TM6Z •...
  • Page 5: If Problems Occur During Use

    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.
  • Page 6: Cleaning And Maintenance

    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.
  • Page 7: Accessories

    Accessories Accessories Supply Check that you have the accessories and items shown Operating Instruction book Power supply cord Remote Control Batteries Requires two R6 batteries. 1. Pull and hold the hook, then open the battery cover. Open Hook Helpful Hint: For frequent remote control users, replace old batteries with Alkaline batteries for longer life.
  • Page 8: Connections

    Connections When connecting the speakers, be sure to use only the optional accessory speakers. Refer to the speaker’s Installation Manual for details on speaker installation. Speaker terminal (R) – AC cord fixing Note: Make sure that the AC cord is locked on both the left and right sides.
  • Page 9: Pc Input Terminals Connection

    PC Input Terminals connection COMPUTER 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 (see page 49), adjustment values such as for the standard picture positions and sizes have already been stored in this unit.
  • Page 10: Serial Terminals Connection

    Connections SERIAL Terminals connection The SERIAL terminal is used when the Plasma Display is controlled by a computer. COMPUTER D-sub 9p Notes: • Use the RS-232C straight cable to connect the computer to the Plasma Display. • The computer shown is for example purposes only. •...
  • Page 11: Hdmi Connection

    HDMI connection This unit has terminal boards equivalent to Dual HDMI Terminal Board (TY-FB10HMD) and RCA Component Video Terminal Board (TY-42TM6Z) as standard equipment. [Pin assignments and signal names] Pin No. Signal Pin No. T.M.D.S Clock T.M.D.S Data2+ Shield T.M.D.S Data2 T.M.D.S Clock- Shield T.M.D.S Data2-...
  • Page 12: Power On / Off

    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 Wall Outlet. Notes: • Main plug types vary between countries. The power plug shown at right may, therefore, not be the type fitted to your set.
  • Page 13: Initial Selections

    Initial selections Selecting the input signal Select the input signals to be connected by installing the optional Terminal Boards. Press to select the input signal to be played back from the INPUT equipment which has been connected to the Plasma Display. INPUT HDMI1 HDMI signal terminal in SLOT1...
  • Page 14: Basic Controls

    Basic Controls Main Unit INPUT button (INPUT1, INPUT2, INPUT3 and PC selection) (see page 13) Main Power On / Off Switch 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: “▲”...
  • Page 15: Remote Control Transmitter

    Remote Control Transmitter POS. /SIZE button (see page 30) 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.
  • Page 16: Scrolling Bar And Test Patterns Functions

    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 Press Scrolling bar Scrolling bar Activates the Scrolling bar only screensaver.
  • Page 17: Aspect Controls

    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.
  • Page 18: On-Screen Menu Displays

    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. Display the menu screen. POS. /SIZE PICTURE Picture Setup Pos. /Size Sound Options HDMI Select the menu.
  • Page 19 Overview Note: Menu that cannot be adjusted is grayout. Adjustable menu changes depending on signal, input and menu setting. Picture Setup Pos. /Size Sound Options On-Screen Menu Displays Normalise Picture Mode Normal Contrast Brightness Colour Sharpness White balance Normal Colour Management Advanced settings Memory save Memory load...
  • Page 20: Picture Adjustments

    Picture Adjustments Display the menu screen. Select “Picture”. Picture Setup Pos. /Size Sound Select the item and set. Normalise Picture Mode Normal Contrast Brightness Sharpness White balance Normal Colour Management Advanced settings Exit the menu. Using for menu display To display a menu for adjustment of the Picture menu on the bottom of the screen, press Contrast To display a menu for Advanced settings adjustment, press Black extension...
  • Page 21: Colour Management

    ● Contrast Selects the proper brightness and density for the room. ● Brightness Adjusts for easier viewing of dark pictures such as night scenes and black hair. ● Colour Adjusts colour saturation. ● Hue Adjusts for nice skin colour. ● Sharpness Adjusts picture sharpness.
  • Page 22: Advanced Settings

    Picture Adjustments Advanced settings Enables fine picture adjustment at a professional level. Notes: • The adjustment values are memorized separately for each input terminal. • The adjustment range values should be used as an adjustment reference. Normalise Picture Mode Normal Contrast Brightness Sharpness...
  • Page 23 ● 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”. Note: When “On”, this setting only affects the following signal input: •...
  • Page 24: Picture Profiles

    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. Normalise Picture Mode Dynamic...
  • Page 25: Saving Profiles

    Saving profiles Follow these steps to save picture adjustment values as profiles. Specify the picture quality in the Picture menu and Advanced settings. (see page 20-23) In the Picture menu, select “Memory save”. Memory save Memory load Memory edit Select a profile name for saving the picture adjustment values.
  • Page 26: Loading Profiles

    Picture Profiles Loading profiles Load profiles and apply the picture adjustment values to the display as follows. Note: Loaded profiles are stored in memory according to the selected input terminal (SLOT1, 2, 3 or PC IN). <Loading profiles from the Picture menu> In the Picture menu, select “Memory load”.
  • Page 27: Editing Profiles

    Editing profiles Delete or rename profiles as follows. <Deleting profiles> Note: Locked profiles and profiles currently in use cannot be deleted. In the Picture menu, select “Memory edit”. Memory save Memory load Memory edit Select “Memory delete”. Memory delete Memory name change Select the profile to delete.
  • Page 28: Locking Profiles

    Picture Profiles Locking profiles You can lock saved profiles to restrict operations when the profiles are loaded. You can also set passwords. <Locking and unlocking profiles> Display the menu screen. Select “Options” and hold Picture Setup Pos. /Size Sound Options Select “Memory lock”.
  • Page 29 <isf Mode Setting> Switches to “Picture Mode” mode display. Follow steps 1–5 in the previous procedure, <Locking and unlocking profiles>. Select “isf Mode”. MEMORY1 Lock1 MEMORY2 MEMORY12 isf Mode Change password Specify “On” or “Off”. Exit the menu. Specifying “On” for isf Mode changes the “Picture Mode” mode display as follows. “Picture Mode”...
  • Page 30: Adjusting Pos. /Size

    Adjusting Pos. /Size Display the menu screen. Select “Pos. /Size”. Picture Setup Pos. /Size Sound Select the item and set. Normalise Auto Setup H-Pos H-Size V-Pos V-Size 1:1 Pixel Mode Display size Exit the menu. Using for menu display To display a menu for adjustment of the Pos. /Size menu on the bottom of the screen, press H-Pos To hide the menu, press...
  • Page 31 ● 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 flickering and distortion.
  • Page 32: Sound Adjustment

    Sound Adjustment Display the menu screen. Select “Sound” Picture Setup Pos. /Size Sound Select the item and set. Normalise Sound Mode Normal Bass Treble Balance Surround Volume Exit the menu. Item Normal: Emits the original sound. Sound Mode Dynamic: Accentuates sharp sound. Clear: Bass Adjusts low pitch sounds.
  • Page 33: Screensaver (For Preventing Image Retention)

    Screensaver 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. Display the menu screen. Select “Setup”. Picture Setup Pos. /Size Sound Select “Screensaver”. Signal Screensaver Component/RGB-in select...
  • Page 34: Reduces Screen Image Retention

    Screensaver (For preventing image retention) Reduces screen image retention These functions prevent the occurrence of an “image retention” on the display when turned ON. Wobbling: Automatically shifts the display image (therefore unnoticeable to the eye) to prevent image retention of sharper contour of image. On1: Shifts the image every 30 seconds.
  • Page 35: Specifying The Scaler

    Specifying the scaler 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 Display the menu screen.
  • Page 36: Reduces Power Consumption

    Reduces power consumption Display the menu screen. Select “Setup”. Picture Setup Pos. /Size Sound Select the item and set. Signal Screensaver Component/RGB-in select External scaler mode Power save Standby save Power management Auto power off OSD design Type1 OSD position Upper left OSD Language English (UK)
  • Page 37: Customizing The On-Screen Menu Display

    Customizing the On-Screen Menu Display Specify the background colour and display position of on-screen menus as follows. Display the menu screen. Select “Setup”. Picture Setup Pos. /Size Sound Specify the background colour. Select “OSD design” and choose the background colour (transparency). Standby save Power management Auto power off...
  • Page 38: Setup For Input Signals

    Setup for Input Signals Component / RGB-in select Select to match the signals from the source connected to the Component / RGB input terminals. Y, P signals “Component” RGB signals “RGB” Display the menu screen. Select “Setup”. Picture Setup Pos. /Size Sound Select “Component / RGB-in select”...
  • Page 39: Signal Menu

    Signal menu Note: “Signal” setup menu displays a different setting condition for each input signal. Signal Screensaver Component/RGB-in select External scaler mode Power save Standby save Power management Auto power off OSD design Type1 OSD position Upper left OSD Language English (UK) XGA Mode This menu is displayed when the input signal is analog (Component/PC).
  • Page 40: Sync

    Setup for Input Signals Sync Select Signal from the “Setup” menu during RGB input signal. [ RGB ] Signal Sync Auto XGA Mode 1024 ×768 Setting RGB sync signal: Confirm 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 are automatically selected.
  • Page 41: Options Adjustments

    Options Adjustments Display the menu screen. Select “Options”. Press for more than 3 seconds. Picture Setup Pos. /Size Sound Options Select the item and set. Onscreen display All Aspect Studio mode Function button assign Scrolling bar Memory lock Exit the menu. Item Displays all the following on screen.
  • Page 42: Watching Videos And Dvds

    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. (see page 43) Select the input mode.
  • Page 43: Programming The Remote To Operate Peripheral Equipment

    Programming the Remote to Operate Peripheral Equipment You can operate other manufacturers’ equipment using this Display’s remote control. Connect the external equipment to the Display and Power Off the external equipment. Press both buttons simultaneously for more than 3 seconds. Release the buttons when the equipment selection buttons start flashing.
  • Page 44: Shipping Condition

    Shipping condition This function allows you to reset the unit to the factory setting. Display the menu screen. Select “Setup”. Picture Setup Pos. /Size Sound Select “OSD Language”. Signal Screensaver Component/RGB-in select External scaler mode Power save Standby save Power management Auto power off OSD design Type1...
  • Page 45: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Before you call for service, determine the symptoms and make a few simple checks as shown below. Symptoms Picture Interference Normal Picture No Picture No Picture No Colour No remote control operations can be performed. A cracking sound is sometimes heard from the unit. The top or bottom of the picture on the screen is cut off when I use the zoom function.
  • Page 46: List Of Aspect Modes

    List of Aspect Modes Aspect mode All Aspect: Factory setting All Aspect: Off 16:9 16:9 14:9 14:9 Just Just Just1 Just2 – 4:3 (1) 4:3 (2) – 4:3 Full 4:3 Full Zoom Zoom1 Zoom1 Zoom2 Zoom2 Zoom3 Zoom3 Picture Enlarged screen Description The display of the pictures fills the screen.
  • Page 47: Remote Control Operation / Code List

    Record * Stop Stop Pause Pause Play Play Code Brand Code 0144 Paragon 0000 0009, 0273 Philips 0317, 1305 1602 Pioneer 0144, 0533, 0877, 1877 0003, 0012, 0014, 0276, 0476, Pulsar 0000 0810 Quasar 0000 0000 RadioShack 0883 0276, 0476, 0810, 1106, 1187,...
  • Page 48 1240 Penney 0035, 0037, 0038, 0042, 0240, 1035, 1237 0739 1972 Pentax 0042 1972 Philco 0035 0041 Philips 0035, 0081, 0618, 0739, 1081, 1181 0041, 0067 0037, 0278 Pilot 0037 0038, 0041, 0067 Pioneer 0067 0072 Polk Audio 0081 0035, 0037...
  • Page 49: Applicable Input Signals

    Applicable Input Signals Signal name 525 (480) / 60i 525 (480) / 60p 625 (575) / 50i 625 (575) / 50p 625 (576) / 50p 750 (720) / 60p 750 (720) / 50p 1,125 (1,080) / 60p 1,125 (1,080) / 60i 1,125 (1,080) / 50p 1,125 (1,080) / 50i 1,125 (1,080) / 24sF...
  • Page 50 Applicable Input Signals VIDEO input (HDMI) Vertical Signal format frequency (Hz) frequency (kHz) VGA60 59.94 525/60p 59.94 625/50p 50.00 750/60p 60.00 750/50p 50.00 1125/60i 60.00 1125/50i 50.00 1125/60p 60.00 1125/50p 50.00 10 1125/24p 24.00 Audio signal Linear PCM : 48/44.1/32 kHz Horizontal Dot clock Number of...
  • Page 51: Specifications

    Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. Mass and dimensions shown are approximate. • This equipment complies with the EMC standards listed below. EN55022, EN55024, EN61000-3-2, EN61000-3-3. TH-50VX100E 220 - 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz 485 W Save off 1.2 W, Save on 0.7 W 0.4 W...
  • Page 52 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, please take them to applicable collection points, in accordance with your national legislation and the Directives 2002/96/EC and 2006/66/EC.

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