Panasonic TH-50PB2U Operating Instructions Manual
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- Page 1 Model No. TH-50PB2U TH-65PB2U Operating Instructions Display Operations Interactive Plasma Display Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, English please read these instructions completely. Please keep this manual for future reference.
- Page 2 CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover or back. No user-serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualifi ed service personnel. The lightning flash with The exclamation point within arrowhead within a triangle a t r i a n g l e i s i n t e n d e d t o is in tend ed to tell the user...
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Page 3: Important Safety Instructions
Important Safety Instructions 1) Read these instructions. 2) Keep these instructions. 3) Heed all warnings. 4) Follow all instructions. 5) Do not use this apparatus near water. 6) Clean only with dry cloth. 7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. 8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifi... -
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 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
Any changes or modifi cations not expressly approved by Panasonic Corp. of North America could void the user's authority to operate this device. -
Page 6: Safety Precautions
(All of the following accessories are manufactured by Panasonic Corporation.) • Pedestal ..............TY-ST42P50 (for TH-50PB2U), TY-ST65P20 (for TH-65PB2U) • Mobile Stand for Display ........... TY-ST50PB2 (for TH-50PB2U), TY-ST65PF1 (for TH-65PB2U), TY-ST65PB2 (for TH-65PB2U) • Mobile stand .............. TY-ST58PF20 (for TH-50PB2U) •... -
Page 7: Maintenance
Safety Precautions WARNING Do not use any power supply cord other than that Setup provided with this unit. Do not place the Plasma Display on sloped or unstable • Doing so may cause fi re or electric shocks. surfaces, and ensure that the Plasma Display does not Securely insert the power cord plug as far as it will go. -
Page 8: Accessories
Software CD-ROM × 1 Remote Control Transmitter Batteries for the Instruction book N2QAYB000691 Remote Control Transmitter • Panasonic WhiteBoard Software (AA Size × 2) • Operating Instructions Display Operations Network Operations Electronic Pen Operations • Software license statements GNU GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE GNU LESSER GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE Ferrite core ×... -
Page 9: Connections
Make sure that the AC cord is locked on both the left and right sides. cord plug at the socket outlet fi rst. When using the Wall-hanging bracket (vertical) (for TH-50PB2U) Note: When using the Wall-hanging bracket (vertical) (TY-WK42PV20), use the holes to secure the cables. -
Page 10: Speaker Connection
Connections Speaker connection For TH-50PB2U Please use 6 Ω/8 W speaker. For TH-65PB2U 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-65PB2U AUDIO 2 IN:... -
Page 11: Video And Component / Rgb In Connection
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 COMPONENT/RGB IN Notes: •... -
Page 12: Hdmi Connection
Connections HDMI connection [Pin assignments and signal names] Pin No. Signal Name Pin No. Signal Name 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- T.M.D.S Data1+ Reserved T.M.D.S Data1 HDMI cable (N.C. on device) Shield T.M.D.S Data1- T.M.D.S Data0+ T.M.D.S Data0 DDC/CEC... -
Page 13: Pc Input Terminals Connection
Connections PC Input Terminals connection Shared with DVI-D IN. COMPUTER Conversion adapter (Female) (if necessary) 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 62), adjustment values such as for the standard picture positions and sizes have already been stored in this unit. -
Page 14: Serial Terminals Connection
Connections SERIAL Terminals connection The SERIAL terminal is used when the Plasma Display is controlled by a computer. Note: To use serial control for this unit, make sure to set the “CONTROL I/F SELECT” in the “NETWORK SETUP” menu to “RS-232C”. (refer to “Operating Instructions, Network Operations”) (Male) COMPUTER Pin layout for SERIAL Terminal... -
Page 15: Power On / Off
Power ON / OFF Connecting the AC cord plug to the Plasma Display. Connecting the plug to the Wall Outlet. Note: When disconnecting the AC cord, be absolutely sure to disconnect the AC cord plug at the socket outlet fi rst. Press the Power switch on the Plasma Display to turn the set on: Power-On. - Page 16 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 VIEWING ENVIRONMENT OSD LANGUAGE...
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Page 17: Selecting The Input Signal
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: NETWORK WHITEBOARD VIDEO COMPONENT* HDMI PC: PC input terminal in PC IN. NETWORK: Network input terminal in LAN or WIRELESS MODULE. -
Page 18: Basic Controls
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 23) Enter / Aspect button (see page 20, 23) -
Page 19: Remote Control Transmitter
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 to 30 ACTION button minutes, 60 minutes, 90 minutes and 0 minutes (off Press to make selections. -
Page 20: 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 21: Digital Zoom
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]... -
Page 22: Multi Pip
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 isn’t available (see page 53). •... -
Page 23: On-Screen Menu Displays
On-Screen Menu Displays Remote Control Unit Press several times. Display the menu screen. 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. -
Page 24: Adjusting Pos./Size
Adjusting POS./SIZE Press to display the POS./SIZE menu. Press to select the menu to adjust. POS./SIZE NORMALIZE NORMAL AUTO SETUP H-POS H-SIZE V-POS Press to adjust the menu. V-SIZE DOT CLOCK CLOCK PHASE CLAMP POSITION 1:1 PIXEL MODE Note: Unadjustable items are grayed out. - Page 25 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. •...
- Page 26 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) →Value that causes least blackout is the optimum.
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Page 27: Picture Adjustments
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. -
Page 28: Advanced Settings
PICTURE Adjustments Notes: Item Effect Adjustments • You can change the level of each function (PICTURE, BRIGHTNESS, COLOR, TINT, Adjusts the proper picture contrast. PICTURE Less More SHARPNESS) for each PICTURE MENU. Adjusts for easier viewing of dark pictures • The setting details for STANDARD, DYNAMIC, BRIGHTNESS CINEMA and MONITOR respectively are such as night scenes and black hair. -
Page 29: Picture Profi Les
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 NORMALIZE NORMAL... -
Page 30: Saving Profi Les
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. Enter a name for the profi le. Specify the picture quality in the PICTURE menu and [Entering profi... -
Page 31: Loading Profi Les
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 interface. (see page 17) • When the settings are locked in “EXTENDED LIFE SETTINGS”, profi les cannot be loaded. Select the profi... -
Page 32: Sound Adjustment
SOUND Adjustment SOUND Press to display the SOUND menu. NORMALIZE NORMAL INTERNAL SPEAKER Select to adjust each item. STANDARD AUDIO MENU Press to select the menu to adjust. BASS Select the desired level by listening to the sound. TREBLE BALANCE SURROUND AUDIO OUT (PIP) MAIN... -
Page 33: Sdi Sound Output
SOUND Adjustment SDI SOUND OUTPUT This menu is available only when selecting a slot that any of the following terminal boards is installed: HD-SDI Terminal Board with audio (TY-FB10HD) or Dual Link HD-SDI Terminal Board (TY-FB11DHD) Item Details SDI SOUND OUTPUT CHANNEL 1 to CHANNEL 16 LEFT CHANNEL Selects left audio channel. -
Page 34: Setup Menu
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... -
Page 35: Day/Time Setup / On/Off Timer Setup
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 DAY/TIME SETUP... -
Page 36: Touch-Pen Settings
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 SLOT INPUT When a Terminal Board with dual input terminals is installed, “SLOT INPUT” is VIDEO displayed as “SLOT INPUT A”... - Page 37 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.
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Page 38: Multi Pip Settings
MULTI PIP SETTINGS Set the two screen display function. Two screen display function MULTI PIP (page 22) 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... -
Page 39: Screensaver (For Preventing Image Retention)
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 Press to select the FUNCTION. -
Page 40: Setup Of Screensaver Time
SCREENSAVER (For preventing image retention) Setup of SCREENSAVER Time After selecting TIME OF DAY, 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 (when TIME OF SCREENSAVER DAY is selected). -
Page 41: Reduces Screen Image Retention
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... - Page 42 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.
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Page 43: Custom Settings
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 be set. “PICTURE MENU” and “PICTURE” will no longer select EXTENDED LIFE SETTINGS be able to set in the “PICTURE”... -
Page 44: Eco Mode Settings
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... -
Page 45: Customizing The Input Labels
Customizing the Input labels This function can change the label of the Input signal to be displayed. (see page 17) Select “INPUT LABEL” in “SETUP” menu and press button. INPUT LABEL SLOT INPUT SLOT INPUT VIDEO VIDEO COMPONENT COMPONENT HDMI HDMI NETWORK NETWORK... -
Page 46: Function Button Settings
FUNCTION BUTTON SETTINGS Set the functions that operates when is pressed. FUNCTION BUTTON SETTINGS Select “FUNCTION BUTTON SETTINGS” in “SETUP” menu and FUNCTION BUTTON 1 TOUCH-PEN press button. FUNCTION BUTTON 2 SCROLLING BAR FUNCTION BUTTON GUIDE Note: • FUNCTION BUTTON 1, FUNCTION BUTTON 2 Factory settings are as follows. -
Page 47: No Activity Power Off
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. -
Page 48: Setup For Input Signals
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. -
Page 49: Signal Menu
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. - Page 50 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.
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Page 51: Noise Reduction
SETUP for Input Signals • NOISE REDUCTION Sets the following three NR (Noise Reduction) functions together. VIDEO 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. NOISE REDUCTION ADVANCED Press to select “ADVANCED”. -
Page 52: Options Adjustments
Options Adjustments Options Press to display the SETUP menu. Weekly Command Timer Audio input select Touch Panel settings Press to select “OSD LANGUAGE”. 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”. - Page 53 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. *2 “COMPONENT”...
- Page 54 Options Adjustments Item Adjustments Off: Nullify all the settings adjusted. Studio W/B Sets the color temperature for TV studio. Note: Valid only when the “WARM” is set as “COLOR TEMP” 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”.
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Page 55: Weekly Command Timer
Options Adjustments Normalization 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. - Page 56 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...
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Page 57: Audio Input Select
Options Adjustments Audio input select Set up the sound when an image input is selected. Options Weekly Command Timer Audio input select Touch Panel settings Input Search Press ACTION ( ) button Audio input select Press to select image input. SLOT INPUT ♪... -
Page 58: Touch Panel Settings (Settings When Using Touch Panel)
Options Adjustments Touch Panel settings (Settings when using Touch Panel) The mode to restrict NANODRIFT SAVER (see page 42) 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”... -
Page 59: Input Search
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... -
Page 60: Troubleshooting
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. -
Page 61: List Of Aspect Modes
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 a 16:9 aspect ratio. -
Page 62: Applicable Input Signals
Applicable Input Signals Mark: Applicable input signal Horizontal frequency Vertical frequency COMPONENT / RGB IN / PC IN DVI-D IN Signal name HDMI (kHz) (Hz) (Dot clock (MHz)) (Dot clock (MHz)) 525 (480) / 60i 15.73 59.94 * (13.5) * (27.0) ∗... -
Page 63: Shipping Condition
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. -
Page 64: Command List Of Weekly Command Timer
Command list of Weekly Command Timer Command Control details AAC:MENCLR Audio Menu (CLEAR) AAC:MENDYN Audio Menu (DYNAMIC) AAC:MENSTD Audio Menu (STANDARD) AAC:SURMON Surround (ON) AAC:SUROFF Surround (OFF) AMT:0 Audio Mute (OFF) AMT:1 Audio Mute (ON) ASO:M Audio out when PIP mode (Main Picture) ASO:S Audio out when PIP mode (Sub Picture) AVL:00... -
Page 65: Specifi Cations
Specifi cations TH-50PB2U TH-65PB2U Power Source 110 - 127 V AC, 50/60 Hz Power Consumption Rated Power Consumption 400 W 550 W Stand-by condition 0.4 W 0.4 W Power off condition 0.2 W 0.2 W Plasma Display panel Drive method : AC type 50-inch,... - Page 66 MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. At least three (3) years from delivery of products, Panasonic will give to any third party who contact us at the contact information provided below, for a charge no more than our cost of physically performing source code distribution, a complete machine-readable copy of the corresponding source code and the copyright notice, covered under GPL-2.0/...