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Panasonic TH-103PF12U Operating Instructions Manual

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Operating Instructions

High Defi nition Plasma Display
TH-103PF12U
Model No.
The illustration shown is an image.
Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read these instructions completely.
Please keep this manual for future reference.
English
TQBC2518

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    Operating Instructions High Defi nition Plasma Display TH-103PF12U Model No. The illustration shown is an image. Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read these instructions completely. Please keep this manual for future reference. English TQBC2518...
  • Page 2 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 arrow-head within a triangle is in tend ed to tell the user that parts inside the product are a risk of electric shock to per sons.

  • 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

    To assure continued compliance, follow the attached installation instructions and use only shielded interface cables when connecting to computer or peripheral devices. Any changes or modifi cations not expressly approved by Panasonic Corp. of North America could void the user's authority to operate this device. Responsible Party:...

  • Page 6: Safety Precautions

    Disconnect the power plug from the wall outlet as a safety precaution before carrying out any cleaning. • Electric shocks can result if this is not done. (All of the following accessories are manufactured by Panasonic Corporation.) Clean the power cable regularly to prevent it from becoming dusty.

  • Page 7: Maintenance

    WARNING Setup 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 fi...

  • Page 8: Accessories

    Accessories Accessories Supplied Check that you have the Accessories and items shown Operating Instruction book AC cord Remote Control Batteries Requires two AA batteries. 1. Pull and hold the hook, then open 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 9: Connections

    Connections AUDIO OUT Terminals connection AC cord connection (see page 13) – AC cord fi xing Note: Make sure that the AC cord is locked on both the left and right sides. – Cable fi xing bands Secure any excess cables with bands as required. Note: Two fi...

  • Page 10: Pc Input Terminals Connection

    Connections PC Input Terminals connection 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. You can add up to eight PC input signal types that are not included in the list.

  • Page 11: Serial Terminals Connection

    ZOOM (For Video/SD/PC signal) FULL FULL JUST JUST (For Video/SD signal) NORM 4:3 (For Video/SD/PC signal) SELF Panasonic Auto (For Video signal) SJST JUST (For HD signal) SNOM 4:3 (For HD signal) SFUL H-FILL (For HD signal) ZOM2 ZOOM (For HD signal)

  • Page 12: Hdmi Connection

    Additional equipment and HDMI cables shown are not supplied with this set. COMPONENT / RGB connection Example of input signal source Digital TV-SET-TOP-BOX (DTV-STB) Notes: • Change the “COMPONENT/RGB-IN SELECT” setting in the “SET UP” menu to “COMPONENT” (when COMPONENT signal connection) or “RGB” (when RGB signal connection). (see page 50) •...

  • Page 13: 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 9) 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...
  • Page 14 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 Select the language.

  • Page 15: Selecting The Input Signal

    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 equipment which has been connected to the Plasma Display. Input signals will change as follows: INPUT1 SLOT2 is for dual input so that you can select INPUT2A or INPUT2B for INPUT2.

  • Page 16: Basic Controls

    Basic Controls Main Unit Remote control sensor 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 still inserted into the wall outlet.) •...

  • Page 17: Remote Control Transmitter

    Remote Control Transmitter R button (see page 23) Press the R button to return to previous menu screen. Standby (ON / OFF) button The Plasma Display must fi rst be plugged into the wall outlet and turned on at the power switch (see page 13). Press ON to turn the Plasma Display On, from Standby mode.

  • Page 18: Aspect Controls

    For VIDEO (S VIDEO) signal input: Zoom1 Zoom2 Notes: • When selecting an input slot that attaches BNC Dual Video Terminal Board (TY-FB9BD), Panasonic Auto cannot be selected. • In All Aspect mode, “Panasonic AUTO” is displayed as “Panasonic Auto”. ZOOM Panasonic AUTO...

  • Page 19: Multi Pip

    For PC signal input: Zoom 16:9 For SD signal input (525 (480) / 60i • 60p, 625 (575) / 50i • 50p): Zoom1 Zoom2 For HD signal input [1125 (1080) / 60i • 50i • 60p • 50p • 24p • 25p • 30p • 24sF, 1250 (1080) / 50i, 750 (720) / 60p • 50p]: 4:3 Full Zoom1 Zoom2...
  • Page 20 MULTI PIP MULTI PIP During Blend PIP (Composite Screen Function) : A composite picture is displayed with the sub screen positioned over the main screen. For example, text data such as a computer image can be displayed as a caption over a movie or still image. One screen Transparent Function and Insertion Function Two functions are available for blend PIP: the transparent function and the insertion function.
  • Page 21 Selecting the Target Screen for Operations Each time this button is pressed, the target screen for operations changes. Operations on Operations on the main screen the sub screen INPUT1 Main screen Sub screen Main screen input mode Sub screen input mode Notes: •...

  • Page 22: Digital Zoom

    Digital Zoom This displays an enlargement of the designated part of the displayed image. Display the operation guide. Press to access Digital Zoom. The operation guide will be displayed. During Digital Zoom, only the following buttons can be operated. [Remote control] Select the area of the image to be enlarged.

  • Page 23: On-Screen Menu Displays

    On-Screen Menu Displays Display the menu screen. Select the item. PICTURE NORMALIZE NORMAL PICTURE MENU STANDARD PICTURE BRIGHTNESS COLOR ( Example: TINT PICTURE menu) SHARPNESS COLOR TEMP NORMAL COLOR MANAGEMENT ADVANCED SETTINGS MEMORY SAVE MEMORY LOAD MEMORY EDIT Set. Exit the menu. Remote Control Press to select.
  • Page 24 W/B LOW G W/B LOW B (see page 28, 29) SIGNAL 3D Y/C FILTER (NTSC) COLOR SYSTEM 3 : 2 PULLDOWN Panasonic AUTO (4 : 3) REFRESH RATE NOISE REDUCTION (see page 51-54) SCREENSAVER PRESENT TIME OF DAY 99:99 START...

  • Page 25: Adjusting Pos. /Size

    POS. /SIZE function. • If adjusting the PICTURE V-POS / V-SIZE in Panasonic AUTO with FULL mode, the adjustment is not memorized. When exiting the mode, the screen will return to a former adjustment.
  • Page 26 Adjusting POS. /SIZE Notes: • If the dot clock frequency is 162 MHz or higher, DOT CLOCK and CLOCK PHASE cannot be made. • When digital RGB signal input, DOT CLOCK and CLOCK PHASE cannot be made. • AUTO SETUP may not work when a cropped or dark image is input. In such case, switch to a bright image with borders and other objects are clearly shown, and then try auto setup again.
  • Page 27 1:1 PIXEL MODE Adjusts the display size when 1125i, 1125p or 1250i signal is input. Notes: • Select ON when you would like to replay 1920 × 1080 input signal. • Applicable input signal; 1125 (1080) / 50i · 60i · 24sF · 24p · 25p · 30p · 50p · 60p, 1250 (1080) / 50i •...

  • Page 28: 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 29: Advanced Settings

    Item Effect PICTURE Less More BRIGHTNESS Darker Brighter COLOR Less More TINT Reddish Greenish SHARPNESS Less More ADVANCED SETTINGS Item Effect BLACK EXTENSION Less More INPUT LEVEL Less More GAMMA Down W/B HIGH R Less More W/B HIGH G Less More W/B HIGH B Less...

  • Page 30: 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 31: Saving 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 ADVANCED SETTINGS. (see page 28, 29) In the PICTURE menu, select “MEMORY SAVE”.

  • Page 32: 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 (SLOT1, 2, 3 or PC IN). (see page 15) •...

  • Page 33: Locking Profi Les

    Locking profi les You can lock saved profi les to restrict operations when the profi les are loaded. You can also set passwords. Notes: • When the lock is set in “EXTENDED LIFE SETTINGS”, profi le cannot be locked. • If profi le is locked, the menu operations of “EXTENDED LIFE SETTINGS” are restricted. (see page 40) <Locking and unlocking profi...
  • Page 34 Picture Profi les <Changing passwords> Follow steps 1–4 in the previous procedure, <Locking and unlocking profi les>. Select “Change password”. Memory lock MEMORY1 Lock1 MEMORY2 MEMORY3 MEMORY4 isf Mode Change password Note: Make a note of the new password to remember it. <isf Mode Setting>...

  • Page 35: Sound Adjustment

    SOUND Adjustment Press to display the SOUND menu. Select to adjust each item. Press to select the menu to adjust. Select the desired level by listening to the sound. Press to exit from adjust mode. Item Adjusts low pitch sounds. BASS Adjusts normal sounds.

  • Page 36: Present Time Setup / Set Up Timer

    PRESENT TIME SETUP / SET UP TIMER The timer can switch the Plasma Display ON or OFF. Before attempting Timer Set, confi rm the PRESENT TIME OF DAY and adjust if necessary. Then set POWER ON TIME / POWER OFF TIME. Press to display the SET UP menu.

  • Page 37: 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. Press to display the SET UP menu. Press to select the SCREENSAVER. Press to select the SCREENSAVER screen. FUNCTION selection Press to select the FUNCTION.

  • Page 38: 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 DAY is selected).

  • Page 39: Reduces Screen Image Retention

    Reduces screen image retention EXTENDED LIFE SETTINGS The following settings are setup to reduce image retention: SET UP SIGNAL SCREENSAVER EXTENDED LIFE SETTINGS COMPONENT/RGB-IN SELECT INPUT LABEL POWER SAVE STANDBY SAVE POWER MANAGEMENT AUTO POWER OFF ENGLISH ( US ) OSD LANGUAGE Image Retention Reduction Menu “EXTENDED LIFE SETTINGS”...
  • Page 40 Reduces screen image retention NANODRIFT SAVER Moves the display position of the screen slightly to reduce image retention on the display panel. NANODRIFT SAVER does not operate. OFF: MIN–MAX: NANODRIFT SAVER operates. The display position of the screen moves at set time intervals. You can set the screen movement range.
  • Page 41 CUSTOM SETTINGS Set the individual “Image Retention Reduction” menu. Select “CUSTOM SETTINGS”. EXTENDED LIFE SETTINGS EXPRESS SETTINGS CUSTOM SETTINGS RESET To set each menu to the recommended setting: Select “RECOMMENDED SETTINGS”. EXTENDED LIFE SETTINGS RECOMMENDED SETTINGS PICTURE MENU DYNAMIC PICTURE SIDE BAR ADJUST BRIGHT NANODRIFT SAVER...

  • Page 42: Reduces Power Consumption

    Reduces power consumption • POWER SAVE: When this function is turned ON, luminous level of the Plasma Display is suppressed, so power consumption is reduced. • STANDBY SAVE: When this function is turned ON, power consumption of the microcomputer is reduced during power supply standby (see page 13, 16, 17), so standby power of the set is reduced.

  • Page 43: Customizing The Input Labels

    Customizing the Input labels This function can change the label of the Input signal to be displayed. Select the input signal which you would like to change its label before customizing the Input labels. (see page 15, 17) Press to select INPUT LABEL. Press to change the INPUT LABEL.

  • Page 44: Display Orientation

    DISPLAY ORIENTATION Sets the fan control and the display style of on-screen menu for vertical installation. Press to display the SET UP menu. Press to select DISPLAY ORIENTATION. Press to select “LANDSCAPE” or “PORTRAIT”. Press to exit from adjust mode LANDSCAPE Fan control for horizontal installation.

  • Page 45: Set Up For Multi Display

    SET UP for MULTI DISPLAY By lining up Plasma Displays in groups, for example, as illustrated below, an enlarged picture may be displayed across all screens. For this mode of operation, each plasma display has to be set up with a Display number to determine its location. (Example) group of 4 (2 ×...

  • Page 46: Id Remote Control Function

    SET UP for MULTI DISPLAY Item Select “OFF” or “ON”. AI-SYNCRONIZATION Note: If you set AI-SYNCRONIZATION to ON, the following menus will be unavailable and these settings will be fi xed to the initial values. PICTURE menu: COLOR, TINT, INPUT LEVEL (ADVANCED SETTINGS) Press to exit from adjust mode.

  • Page 47: Multi Pip Setup

    MULTI PIP SETUP Set the two-screen display function that is activated when Press to display the SET UP menu. Press to select the MULTI PIP SETUP. Press to display the “MULTI PIP SETUP” menu. Press to select the menu to adjust. Press to adjust the menu.

  • Page 48: Set Up For Portrait

    SET UP for PORTRAIT Divide an input image into 3 parts, and display one of them to a plasma display which is set vertically. The image will be enlarged 3 times and rotated 90-degree. (Example) Note: When using the PORTRAIT function with displays set vertically, “DISPLAY ORIENTATION” in SET UP menu has to be set to “PORTRAIT”...
  • Page 49 VIEWING AREA / LOCATION VIEWING AREA: Set a mode of image division for PORTRAIT function. Set a location of image to be displayed for PORTRAIT function. LOCATION: Press to select VIEWING AREA or LOCATION. Press to select each function. Notes: •...

  • Page 50: Set Up For Input Signals

    SET UP 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” Press to display the SET UP menu. Press to select the “COMPONENT / RGB-IN SELECT”.

  • Page 51: Signal Menu

    When ON, this setting only affects NTSC input signals. For VIDEO (S VIDEO) SIGNAL 3D Y/C FILTER (NTSC) COLOR SYSTEM 3 : 2 PULLDOWN Panasonic AUTO (4 : 3) REFRESH RATE NOISE REDUCTION For COMPONENT SIGNAL 3 : 2 PULLDOWN...

  • Page 52: Color System / Panasonic Auto

    To display PAL60 signal, select “PAL” when BNC Dual Video Terminal Board (TY-FB9BD) is used. For other Video Terminal Boards, select “M.NTSC”. Set to “4:3” to view 4:3 images in an unchanged format when Panasonic AUTO is selected. Panasonic AUTO If you would like to view 4:3 images in Just format, set to “JUST”.

  • Page 53: Refresh Rate

    REFRESH RATE This function sets the refresh rate of the display. This menu is displayed when the input signal is 50 Hz system (50i, 50p, 25p, 24p, 24sF) of vertical scan rate. 100 Hz: Reduce screen fl icker. 50 Hz: Enhance the resolution of moving images. Note: It is recommended to set to 100 Hz normally.

  • Page 54: Sync

    SET UP for Input Signals SYNC Select SIGNAL from the “SET UP” menu during RGB input signal. Press to select the “SYNC”. Press to adjust. 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 are automatically selected.

  • Page 55: Options Adjustments

    Options Adjustments Press to display the SET UP menu. Press to select “OSD LANGUAGE”. Press for more than 3 seconds. Press to select “Options”. Press to display the Options menu. Press to select your preferred menu. Press to adjust the menu. Press to exit from Options menu.
  • Page 56 Options Adjustments Item Locks the input switch operation. Notes: • Only the adjusted signal is displayed (see page 15). • Signal can be displayed when the Terminal board is installed. INPUT lock • Input switch can be used when this is set to “Off”. •...
  • Page 57 Item Nullify all the settings adjusted. Off: Sets the color temperature for TV studio. Studio W/B 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.

  • Page 58: Weekly Command Timer

    Options Adjustments Weekly Command Timer You can set 7-day timer programming by setting time and command. Note: Before setting Weekly Command Timer, set PRESENT TIME SETUP. (see page 36) Press to select Function. Press to select “On”. Note: • When Function is set to On, SET UP TIMER (see page 36) is unavailable and INTERVAL / TIME OF DAY in MODE of SCREENSAVER (see page 37) cannot be selected.

  • Page 59: Shipping Condition

    Press to select Command No. Press to select a command number. Press to select Time / Command. Press to set each item. Time: Set the time to execute a command program. Pressing “ minute. Pressing “ Command: Select a command to execute at the set time. This unit has 64 commands to set. Notes: •...

  • Page 60: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Before you call for service, determine the symptoms and make a few simple checks as shown below. Symptoms Picture Sound Interference Noisy Sound Normal Picture No Sound No Picture No Sound No Picture Normal Sound No Color Normal Sound No remote control operations can be performed.

  • Page 61: List Of Aspect Modes

    List of Aspect Modes Aspect mode All Aspect: Factory setting Picture All Aspect: Off 16:9 FULL 14:9 – Just JUST Just1 Just2 JUST 4:3 (1) 4:3 (2) 4:3 Full H-FILL Zoom ZOOM Zoom1 Zoom2 ZOOM Zoom3 – Enlarged screen 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.

  • Page 62: Applicable Input Signals

    Applicable Input Signals Horizontal frequency 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 63 VIDEO input (HDMI) Vertical Horizontal 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 ∗ Not compatible with HDMI Terminal Board (TY-FB8HM). Audio signal Linear PCM : 48/44.1/32 kHz Dot clock Number of...

  • Page 64: Command List Of Weekly Command Timer

    Audio Volume (60) DAM:FULL Aspect (FULL) DAM:JUST Aspect (JUST) DAM:NORM Aspect (4:3) DAM:SELF Aspect (Panasonic Auto) DAM:ZOOM Aspect (ZOOM) DWA:OFF Dual Picture mode (OFF) DWA:OVL1 Advanced PIP mode (1) (see page 19) DWA:OVL2 Advanced PIP mode (2) (see page 19)

  • Page 65: Specifi Cations

    Dimensions (W × H × D) Mass (weight) Note: Design and specifi cations are subject to change without notice. Mass and dimensions shown are approximate. TH-103PF12U 200-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz 1,400 W Save OFF 1.2 W, Save ON 0.7 W 0.4 W...

  • Page 66: Panasonic Professional Flat Panel Display Limited Warranty

    Panel Display On-site or carry-in service in the USA and Puerto Rico may be obtained during the warranty period by contacting Panasonic Professional Display Company Service toll free at 1-800-973-4390. This warranty is extended only to the original purchaser and is non transferable. A purchase receipt or other proof of date of original purchase will be required before warranty service is rendered.

  • Page 67: Limited Warranty Statement

    (for Canada) Panasonic Canada Inc. (also known as PCI) warrants this product to be free of defects in material and workmanship under normal use during the applicable warranty coverage period described below. PCI agrees to repair, or at its option, exchange, any part that becomes defective.
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  • Page 72 Warranty Service purposes. Model Number © Panasonic Corporation 2009 Panasonic Professional Display Company Unit of Panasonic Corporation of North America Executive Offi ce : One Panasonic Way 1F-10, Secaucus, NJ 07094 Panasonic Canada Inc. 5770 Ambler Drive...

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