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High Definition Plasma Display
PLASMA DISPLAY
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Operating Instructions
Model No.
TH-61PHW6
(U.S.A.)
TQBC0644
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Page 1: Operating Instructions
R - STAN ER ON G POW For assistance in the USA, please call : 1-888-VIEW-PTV(843-9788) or e-mail us at : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read these instructions completely. Please keep this manual for future reference. English... - Page 2 WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover or back. No user-serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel. The lightning flash with arrow-head within a triangle is intended to tell the user that parts inside the product constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
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Page 3: Important Safety Instructions
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 be adhered to. -
Page 4: 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 High Definition Plasma Display. To obtain maximum benefit from your set, please read these Instructions before making any adjustments, and retain them for future reference. -
Page 5: Fcc Statement
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. -
Page 6: Safety Precautions
Safety Precautions WARNING Set up Do not place the Plasma Display on sloped or unstable surfaces. • The Plasma Display may fall off 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 shock. -
Page 7: Cleaning And Maintenance
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 ... -
Page 8: Accessories
Accessories Accessories Supplied Check that you have the Accessories and items shown Operating Instruction book Warranty Optional Accessories • Pedestal TY-ST61PHW6 For assembling Full instructions are supplied with each of the optional accessories for use with this Plasma Display. Remote Control Transmitter EUR646533 INPUT... -
Page 9: Remote Control Batteries
Remote Control Batteries Requires two AA batteries. 1. Turn the transmitter face down. Press and slide off the battery cover. Helpful Hint: For frequent remote control users, replace old batteries with Alkaline batteries for longer life. Precaution on battery use Incorrect installation can cause battery leakage and corrosion that will damage the remote control transmitter. -
Page 10: Basic Controls
Basic Controls Main POWER ON/OFF Switch Power Indicator The Power Indicator will light. • POWER-OFF Indicator not illuminated (The unit will still consume some power as long as the power cord is inserted into the wall outlet.) • STAND-BY ...Red •... -
Page 11: Connections / Cable Fixing Band
Connections / Cable fixing band SPEAKER Terminals (R) Connect power plug to the socket of the main body. Fix the left clamper. Fix the right clamper. – Cable fixing bands Secure any excess cables with bands, as required. Pass the attached cable fixing band through the clip as shown in the figure. -
Page 12: Speakers Connection
Connections Speakers connection Two 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. AV Input Terminals connection Connect the signal source equipment (see page 14 to 17). (Example) When connecting an S VIDEO VCR (S VIDEO VCR) 2×RCA audio... -
Page 13: Av Input Connection
AV Input connection VIDEO signal connection (VCR) Audio Video AUDIO-VIDEO Note: Additional equipment and cables shown are not supplied with this set. COMPONENT / RGB Input connection Component signals (Y, P (DVD Player) Notes: (1) Change the “COMPONENT / RGB-IN” setting in the “SET UP” menu to “COMPONENT”. (see page 33) (2) Additional equipment and cables shown are not supplied with this set. - Page 14 Connections COMPONENT / RGB Input connection RGB signal (R, G, B, HD, VD) connection Example of input signal source HDTV-compatible VCR 5×BNC RGB cables RGB camera 2×RCA audio cables Computer 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.
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Page 15: Pc Input Terminals Connection
PC Input Terminals connection COMPUTER Notes: (1) Computer signals which can be input are those with a horizontal scanning frequency of 15.5 to 110 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 ×... - Page 16 Connections PC Input Terminals connection Signal Names for D-sub 15P Connector Pin layout for PC input terminal VIDEO / COMPONENT / RGB / PC input signals AUDIO VIDEO S VIDEO AUDIO AV IN AV (VIDEO, S VIDEO) input COMPONENT / RGB input AV (VIDEO, S VIDEO) input Signal name NTSC...
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Page 17: Serial Terminals Connection
Input select (toggle) None VIDEO Mode COMPONENT / RGB mode (processed as a Y/P or RGB signals as set by this unit) PC mode Screen mode select (toggle) None NORMAL (4:3) NORM ZOOM ZOOM FULL FULL JUST JUST Panasonic AUTO SELF... -
Page 18: Power On/Off And Input Signal Selection
Power ON/OFF and Input Signal Selection AC cord connection Connecting the AC cord plug to the Plasma Display. Power ON/OFF — R - STANDBY INPUT G POWER ON TH-61PHW6 R - STANDBY G POWER ON TY-61PHW6 Remote Control Sensor Power Indicator When the POWER is turned on for the first time, the LANGUAGE selection screen is displayed. -
Page 19: Select The Input Signal
Select the Input Signal — R - STANDBY INPUT G POWER ON TH-61PHW6 — INPUT INPUT INPUT SURROUND Selecting the On-Screen Menu Language SET UP INPUT SURROUND Selectable languages ENGLISH(UK) PICTURE SOUND SET UP SET UP Power ON/OFF and Input Signal Selection INPUT Press the INPUT button to select the input video signal desired from equipment such as... -
Page 20: On-Screen Menu Display From Remote Control
On-Screen Menu Display from Remote Control To PICTURE adjust menu (see page 29) VIDEO component input signal PICTURE NORMALIZE NORMAL PICTURE MENU STANDARD PICTURE BRIGHTNESS COLOR TINT SHARPNESS COLOR TEMP NORMAL ADVANCED SETTINGS NORMALIZE ADJUST RETURN SELECT To PICTURE adjust menu (see page 29) RGB and PC input signal To PICTURE POS./SIZE adjust... -
Page 21: Advanced Settings
To SET UP menu (see page 33) SET UP COMPONENT/RGB-IN SELECT SIGNAL SCREENSAVER ENGLISH ( US ) OSD LANGUAGE Press the R button to return to “SET UP” menu. ADVANCED SETTINGS Item Effect BLACK EXTENSION Less More W/B HIGH R Less More W/B HIGH B... -
Page 22: Pull In Range
On-Screen Menu Display from Remote Control Select SIGNAL from the “SET UP” menu during RGB or PC input signal mode. Press to select each item. Press to adjust. Press to select Signal mode. The following operation methods are the same for both the SIGNAL [RGB] and SIGNAL [PC]. -
Page 23: Aspect Controls
For a 525i (480i), 625i (575i), 525p (480p) and 625p (575p) signal input during “COMPONENT” input signal mode, “Panasonic AUTO” cannot be selected. (3) The aspect mode is memorized separately for each input terminal (VIDEO (S VIDEO), COMPONENT, RGB and PC). - Page 24 (depending on the picture source), allowing you to view the picture at its maximum size. Note: Image is expanded Panasonic AUTO mode is designed to automatically adjust the aspect ratio to handle a mix of 16:9 and 4:3 Changes in accordance program material. Certain 4:3 program material, such...
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Page 25: Adjusting Picture Position/Size
Adjusting PICTURE POSITION/SIZE Adjusting screen PICTURE POS. /SIZE Press to display the PICTURE POS./ SIZE menu. Press to select H-POS/H-SIZE/V-POS/ V-SIZE/CLOCK PHASE. During “VIDEO (S VIDEO)” and “COMPONENT” input signal modes. PICTURE POS./SIZE NORMALIZE NORMAL H-POS H-SIZE V-POS V-SIZE Press to adjust POS./SIZE. Press to exit from adjust mode. - Page 26 Adjusting PICTURE POS. / SIZE When the Position Left “ ” button is pressed H-POS When the Position Left “ ” button is pressed H-SIZE When the Position Left “ ” button is pressed V-POS When the Position Left “ ” button is pressed V-SIZE Flickering and distortion can be eliminated by using the Position Left “...
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Page 27: Sound Adjustment
SOUND Adjustment SOUND Press to display the Sound menu. 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... -
Page 28: Surround Controls
SURROUND Controls INPUT SURROUND SURROUND PICTURE SOUND SET UP PICTURE POS. /SIZE ASPECT OFF TIMER PLASMA DISPLAY SURROUND SURROUND Button The benefits of surround sound are enormous. You can be completely enveloped in sound; just as if you were at a concert hall or cinema. -
Page 29: Picture Adjustments
PICTURE Adjustments PICTURE 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. Helpful Hint ( While the “PICTURE” 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. - Page 30 PICTURE Adjustments Item Effect PICTURE Less More BRIGHTNESS Darker Brighter COLOR Less More TINT (NTSC only) Reddish Greenish SHARPNESS Less More Note: In PICTURE, there is not a noticeable change even when contrast is increased with a bright picture or reduced with a dark picture.
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Page 31: Screensaver(For Preventing After-Images)
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. SET UP Press to display the SETUP menu screen. NEGATIVE / SCROLL selection WHITE BARSCROLL : A white bar will scroll from left to right. -
Page 32: Side Bar Adjust
SCREENSAVER SIDE BAR ADJUST Do not display a picture in 4:3 mode for an extended period, as this can cause an after-image to remain on the side bars on either side of the display field. To prevent the appearance of such an after-image, change the brightness of the side bars. -
Page 33: Set Up For Input Signals
ENGLISH ( US ) OSD LANGUAGE SET UP COMPONENT/RGB-IN SELECT SIGNAL SCREENSAVER ENGLISH ( US ) OSD LANGUAGE Press (ACTION) button [ VIDEO ] SIGNAL 3D Y/C FILTER ( NTSC ) COLOR SYSTEM AUTO Panasonic AUTO ( 4:3 ) NORMAL... -
Page 34: Color System / Panasonic Auto
Set the color system to match the input signal. If set to “AUTO”, the color system is determined automatically. Panasonic Set to “NORMAL” to view 4:3 images in an unchanged format when Panasonic AUTO AUTO (4:3) is selected. If you would like to view 4:3 images in “Just” format, set to “JUST”. -
Page 35: Sync
SYNC Select SIGNAL from the “SET UP” menu during RGB or PC input signal mode. Press to adjust. Press to exit from adjust mode. Setting RGB sync signal Confirm that the input is set to RGB INPUT (this setting is valid only for RGB INPUT). H &... -
Page 36: 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 Color Plasma Display panel Symptoms Some parts of the screen do not light up After-images appear Whirring sounds can be heard from the display unit. -
Page 37: Specifications
Specifications Power Source Power Consumption Maximum Stand-by condition Power off condition Plasma Display panel Contrast Ratio Screen size Operating condition Temperature Humidity Applicable signals Color System NTSC, PAL, PAL60, SECAM, Modified NTSC Scanning format 525i (480i), 625i (575i), 525p (480p), 750p (720p), 1,125i (1,080i) PC signals XGA display VGA, SVGA, XGA... - Page 38 Specifications Accessories Supplied Remote Control Transmitter Batteries Fixing bands Optional Supplied Pedestal Wall-hanging bracket Dimensions (W × × × × × H × × × × × D) Mass (Weight) Note: Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. Weight and dimensions shown are approximate. EUR646533 2 ×...
- Page 40 Warranty Service purposes. Model Number Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company, Division of Matsushita Electric Corporation of America One Panasonic Way Secaucus New Jersey 07094 Serial Number MBS0903A0(MS) Printed in Japan...