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® High Definition Plasma Display Operating Instructions PLASMA DISPLAY TH-50PHW3 – TH-50PHD3 INPU R - STAN ER ON G POW Model No. Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read these instructions completely. Please keep this manual for future reference.
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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.
Important Safety Notice WARNING: To prevent damage which may result in fire or shock hazard, do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture. Do not place containers with water (flower vase, cups, cosmetics, etc.) above the set. (including on shelves above, etc.) WARNING: 1) To prevent electric shock, do not remove cover.
High voltages which can cause severe electric shocks are present inside the High Definition Plasma Display. For any inspection, adjustment and repair work, please contact your local Panasonic dealer. Securely insert the power cord plug as far as it will go.
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If water or foreign objects get inside the High Definition Plasma Display, if the High Definition Plasma Display is dropped, or if the cabinet becomes damages, disconnect the power cord plug immediately. • A short circuit may occur, which could cause fire. Contact your local Panasonic dealer for any repairs that need to be made. CAUTION When using the High Definition Plasma Display Do not bring your hands, face or objects close to the ventilation holes of the High Definition Plasma Display.
Optional Accessories • • • Speakers Pedestal Wall stand • Mobile stand TY-SP50PH3W (for TH-50PHW3) TY-ST42PT3-S (for TH-50PHW3) TY-ST42PW1 TY-ST42PF3 TY-SP50PHD3W (for TH-50PHD3) TY-ST42PT3-K (for TH-50PHD3) • • • Wall-hanging bracket Wall-hanging bracket Ceiling unit (vertical) (angled) TY-CE42PS1 TY-WK42PV1 TY-WK42PR1 For assembling Full instructions are supplied with each optional accessory for use with this High Definition Plasma Display.
Remote Control Batteries Requires two R6 batteries. 2. Install the batteries as shown in 3. Replace the cover and slide in 1. Turn the transmitter face down. Press and slide off the battery the battery compartment. reverse until the lock snaps. cover.
Basic Controls – INPUT R - STANDBY G POWER ON TH-50PHW3 Volume Adjustment Main Power On/Off Switch Push the Volume Up “+” or Down “–” Input button Power Indicator button to increase or decrease the (AV(S-Video)/Component, RGB/ The Power Indicator wil light. sound volume level.
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Surround button Input button (see page 27) (AV(S-Video)/Component, RGB/PC Mode Selection) Press to select AV(S-Video)/Component or RGB/PC input signal modes sequentially. (see page 19) Sound mute On/Off (see page 26) INPUT Volume Adjustment Press the Volume Up “+” or Down “–” Button SURROUND to increase or decrease the sound volume level.
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. Speakers (Optional accessories) SPEAKERS SPEAKERS Terminals (R) Terminals (L) – Cable fixing bands Secure any excess cables with bands as required. To tighten: To loosen: Push...
Connections How to connect the AV Input Terminals S-VIDEO Signal Connection (Example) When connecting a S-Video VCR (S-VIDEO VCR) Audio Video S-Video AUDIO VIDEO S-VIDEO AV IN S-VIDEO 4 pin socket Luminance earth Chrominance earth Video input to S-VIDEO socket VIDEO AUDIO Luminance in...
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Connections VIDEO Signal Connection (VCR) Audio Video Video input to BNC socket VIDEO BNC Video cable AUDIO 2×RCA Audio cables Audio input to L/R sockets (VIDEO VCR) AUDIO VIDEO S-VIDEO Audio Video AV IN Video input to BNC socket VIDEO RCA Video cable RCA-BNC adapter plug AUDIO...
Connections How to connect the COMPONENT/RGB Input Terminals COMPONENT signals (Y, P ) Connection DVD Player AUDIO Audio DVD (Y,P ) OUT COMPONENT/RGB IN RCA-BNC adapter plug Y, P 3×RCA Video cables AUDIO 2×RCA Audio cables Audio input to L/R sockets Notes: (1) Change the “Component/RGB in”...
Connections How to connect the PC Input Terminals COMPUTER AUDIO PC IN POWER R - STANDBY INPUT — G POWER ON Conversion adapter (if necessary) D-sub 15p PC cable Audio 1/8" (3mm) Stereo Plug Connect a cable which matches the audio output terminal on the 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.
If multiple commands are transmitted, be sure to PC mode wait for the response for the first command to come Screen mode select (toggle) None from this unit before sending the next command. Normal (4:3) NORM Zoom ZOOM Full FULL Just JUST Panasonic Auto SELF...
Power On/Off and input signal selection Power On/Off Connecting the plug to the Wall Outlet Note: Main plug types vary between countries. The power plug shown at left may, therefore, not be the type fitted to your set. Push the Power switch on the High Definition Plasma Display to turn the set on Power-On Power Indicator: Green Example: The screen below is displayed for a while...
Power On/Off and input signal selection Select the input signal INPUT Press the INPUT button to select the input video signal to be played back from the equipment such as a VCR which has been connected to the High Definition Plasma Display Input signals will change as follows: For Component INPUT (see page 30)
On screen Menu Display from Remote Control To Picture adjust menu (see page 28) For model No.TH-50PHD3 For model No.TH-50PHW3 Picture Picture Normalise Normalise Normal Normal Picture Mode Normal Picture Mode Normal Contrast Contrast htness htness Colour Colour Tint Tint...
[ AV ] Signal Treble Balance 3D Y/C Filter ( NTSC ) Surround Colour s stem Auto Panasonic Auto ( 4:3 ) Normalise Adjust Return Select To Signal screen for Component (see page 32) (TH-50PHD3 only) [ Component ] Signal...
PICTURE SOUND SET UP For a 525i (480i), 625i (575i) signal input during “Component” input signal mode, “Panasonic Auto” can not be selected. (4) The aspect mode is memorized separately for each input PICTURE terminal (AV, Component, RGB and PC).
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Note: For an elongated image Image is expanded Panasonic Panasonic Auto Mode is designed to automatically Auto adjust the aspect ratio to handle a mix of 16:9 and Changes in accordance 4:3 program material. Certain 4:3 program material,...
Adjusting Picture Pos./Size Adjusting screen ASPECT Press to select the screen mode to adjust. (see next page) INPUT SURROUND PICTURE POS. /SIZE Press to display the Picture Pos./Size menu. Press to select H-Pos/H-Size/V-Pos/V- Size/Clock Phase. PICTURE SOUND SET UP PICTURE POS.
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Adjusting Picture Pos./Size When the Position Left “ ” button is pressed When the Position Right “ ” button is pressed H-Pos When the Position Left “ ” button is pressed When the Position Right “ ” button is pressed H-Size When the Position Left “...
Sound Adjustment Press the SOUND button to display the Sound Menu. Select to adjust each item. INPUT Press to select the desired adjustment menu to SURROUND adjust. Select the desired level by listening to the sound. PICTURE SOUND SET UP PICTURE POS.
Surround Controls 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. The surround setting switches on and off each time the SURROUND button is pressed.
Adjust Return Select Dynamic Dynamic For viewing in brighter environments. This menu select higher than normal levels of Brightness Contrast. “TH-50PHD3” only Press the left or right button to select “On”. Press the down button to Cinema Cinema enter Advanced settings mode.
Less More for NTSC signal only. Note: There is little change when contrast is increased with a bright picture or reduced with a dark picture. Advanced settings (Model “TH-50PHD3” only) Details Item Effect Black Adjusts the dark shades of the image in gradation.
(store) button [ AV ] Signal Press to exit from adjust mode. 3D Y/C Filter ( NTSC ) Colour s stem Auto Panasonic Auto ( 4:3 ) Change Return Select Note: When on, this setting only affects NTSC input signals.
Auto SECAM M NTSC NTSC Pansonic Auto Set to “4:3” to view 4:3 images in an unchanged format when (4:3) Panasonic Auto is selected. If you would like to view 4:3 images in “Just” format, set to “Just”.
Clam osition The following operation methods are the same for “Signal” menu during Component (TH-50PHD3 only), RGB and PC input signal mode. Normally, these adjustments are set to appropriate levels and therefore do not need to be altered. H-Freq. (kHz)/V-Freq. (Hz) Displays the H (horizontal)/V ( vertical) frequencies.
Troubleshooting Before you call for service, determine the symptoms and make a few simple checks as shown below. Symptoms Checks Picture Sound Electrical Appliances Cars/Motorcycles Fluorescent light Interface Noisy Sound Volume (Check whether the mute function has been activated on the Remote Control.) Normal Picture No Sound Not plugged into AC outlet...
Specifications TH-50PHW3 TH-50PHD3 Power Source 220 – 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz Power Consumption Normal use 530 W Stand-by condition 3.0 W Power off condition 1.4 W Plasma Display panel Drive method AC type 50-inch, 16:9 aspect ratio Contrast Ratio...
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Specifications TH-50PHW3 TH-50PHD3 Optional Supplied Speakers TY-SP50PH3W TY-SP50PHD3W Pedestal TY-ST42PT3-S TY-ST42PT3-K Wall stand TY-ST42PW1 Mobile stand TY-ST42PF3 Wall-hanging bracket TY-WK42PV1 (vertical) Wall-hanging bracket TY-WK42PR1 (angled) Ceiling unit TY-CE42PS1 Terminal Cover – TY-UPS200 1210 mm × 724 mm × 98 mm Dimensions (W ×...
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Customer’ Record The model number and serial number of this product can be found on its back cover. You 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 for Warranty Service purposes.
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