Panasonic TH-65VX300ER Operating Instructions Manual
Panasonic TH-65VX300ER Operating Instructions Manual

Panasonic TH-65VX300ER Operating Instructions Manual

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Operating Instructions
High De nition Plasma Display
Please read these instructions before operating your set
English
and retain them for future reference.
Model No.
TH-65VX300ER

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  • Page 1 Model No. TH-65VX300ER Operating Instructions High De nition Plasma Display Please read these instructions before operating your set English and retain them for future reference.
  • 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.
  • Page 3: Important Safety Notice

    If the plug contains a removable fuse cover, you must ensure that it is re tted when the fuse is replaced. If you lose the fuse cover the plug must not be used until a replacement cover is obtained. A replacement fuse cover can be purchased from your local Panasonic dealer. Do not cut off the mains plug.
  • Page 4: Safety Precautions

    • If water is spills onto the Plasma Display or foreign objects get inside it, a short-circuit may occur which could result in re or electric shock. If any foreign objects get inside the Plasma Display, please consult your local Panasonic dealer.
  • Page 5 If water or foreign objects get inside the Plasma Display, if the Plasma Display is dropped, or if the cabinet becomes damages, disconnect the power supply plug immediately. • A short circuit may occur, which could cause re. Contact your local Panasonic dealer for any repairs that need to be made.
  • 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: Safety Precautions

    Safety Precautions 3D Safety Precautions WARNING Small Parts 3D Eyewear contains small parts (battery and specialised band, etc.) and must be kept out of reach of small children to avoid accidental ingestion. Disassembly Do not disassemble or modify the 3D Eyewear. Lithium Battery Batteries must not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, re or the like.
  • Page 8 View from at least the recommended distance (3 times the effective height of the screen). Recommended distance TH-65VX300ER: 2.4 m When the top and bottom area of the screen is blackened, such as movies, view the screen at a distance 3 times further than the height of the actual image.
  • Page 9: Accessories

    Accessories Accessories Supply Check that you have the accessories and items shown Operating Instruction book CD-ROM Remote Control Batteries for the Remote (Operating Transmitter Control Transmitter instructions) N2QAYB000688 (R6 (UM3) Size × 2) Power supply cord Clamper × 1 Ferrite core × 2 TMME289 J0KG00000014 Use the Ferrite cores to comply...
  • Page 10: Connections

    Connections Speaker connection 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) Black Black Return the lever. While pressing the lever, insert the core wire. AC cord connection and xing, cable xing AC cord xing Unplug the AC cord...
  • Page 11: Video Equipment Connection

    Connections Video equipment connection SLOT: Terminal board (optional accessories) insert slot (see page 4) Note: The right side slot is for factory use only. The terminal board with 1-slot width does not function when installed in the right side slot. 3D IR TRANSMITTER: SERIAL: Connect the 3D IR...
  • Page 12: Component / Rgb In Connection

    Connections COMPONENT / RGB IN connection Note: Additional equipment, cables and adapter plugs shown are not supplied with this set. Notes: • Change the “Component/RGB-in select” setting in the “Setup” menu to “Component” (when Component signal connection) or “RGB” (when RGB signal connection). (see page 41) •...
  • Page 13: Pc Input Terminals Connection

    Connections PC Input Terminals connection Shared with DVI-D IN. (Female) COMPUTER Audio Stereo mini plug (M3) Connect a cable which matches the audio output terminal on the computer. Conversion adapter (if necessary) Mini D-sub 15p PC cable (Male) Notes: • With regard to the typical PC input signals that are described in the applicable input signals list (see page 71), adjustment values such as for the standard picture positions and sizes have already been stored in this unit.
  • Page 14: Serial Terminals Connection

    • S1A and S1B of Command IMS are available only when With the power off, this display responds to PON command a dual input terminal board is attached. only. • Consult your local Panasonic dealer for detail instructions on command usage.
  • Page 15: Power On / Off

    Power On / Off Connecting the AC cord plug to the Plasma Display. 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 tted to your set.
  • Page 16 Power On / Off When rst switching on the unit Following screen will be displayed when the unit is turned on for the rst time. OSD Language Select the items with the remote control. Unit buttons are invalid. English (UK) Deutsch OSD Language Français...
  • Page 17 Power On / Off Power ON warning message The following message may be displayed when turning the unit power ON: 3D Safety Precautions When 3D images will be viewed by unspeci ed number of people or used for commercial applications, someone in authority should convey the following precautions.
  • Page 18: 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 Component or RGB input terminal in COMPONENT/RGB IN.* COMPONENT HDMI1 HDMI input terminals in HDMI 1 to HDMI 2. HDMI2 PC input terminal in PC IN.
  • Page 19: Basic Controls

    Basic Controls Main Unit INPUT button When the menu screen is (Input signal selection) displayed: (see page 18) “ ” : press to move the cursor up “ ” : press to move the cursor down (see page 24) Remote control sensor Enter / Aspect button...
  • Page 20: Remote Control Transmitter

    Basic Controls Remote Control Transmitter Standby (ON / OFF) button PC button The Plasma Display must rst be plugged Press to select PC input. (see page 18) into the wall outlet and turned on at the power COMPO. button switch (see page 15). Press to select Component or RGB Press this button to turn the Plasma Display input.
  • Page 21: 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 22: Viewing 3D Images

    Viewing 3D images You can enjoy viewing 3D images with contents or programmes compatible with 3D effect by using the 3D eyewear (optional). Note: You need the 3D eyewear (optional) to view the 3D images on this display. For further information, see the instruction manuals of the 3D eyewear. This display supports “Frame Sequential ”, “Side by Side ”, “Top and Bottom...
  • Page 23: Troubleshooting For 3D Eyewear

    Viewing 3D images Troubleshooting for 3D Eyewear Symptoms Checks Cannot see 3D images • Has the 3D Eyewear been switched On? • Ensure that “3D Function” in “3D Settings” is set to “On”. (see page 45) • Some 3D image signals may not be automatically recognized as 3D images.
  • Page 24: On-Screen Menu Displays

    On-Screen Menu Displays Remote Control Unit Display the menu screen. Press several times. Press MENU Each time the MENU button is pressed, the menu screen will switch. Select the menu. Normal Viewing Picture Access Sound Pos. /Size Setup Picture Normalise Setup Picture Mode Monitor...
  • Page 25: Adjusting Pos. /Size

    Adjusting Pos. /Size Display the menu screen. Select “Pos. /Size”. access Picture Setup Pos. /Size select Sound Select the item and set. Normalise adjust Auto Setup H-Pos select H-Size V-Pos V-Size Dot Clock Clock Phase Clamp Position Note: 1:1 Pixel Mode Unadjustable items are grayed out.
  • Page 26 Adjusting Pos./Size Auto Setup When inputting a PC signal as an example, “H-Pos/V-Pos”, “H-Size/V-Size”, “Dot Clock” and “Clock Phase” are automatically corrected. This setting is enabled under the following conditions: • When inputting an analog signal (Component/PC): This setting is enabled if “Component/RGB-in select” (see page 41) in Setup menu is “RGB”. •...
  • Page 27 Adjusting Pos./Size Over scan Turn image over scan On/Off. Con gurable signals are as follows: 525i, 525p, 625i, 625p, 750/60p, 750/50p (Component Video, RGB, DVI, SDI, HDMI) Notes: • When “Off” is set, “H-Size” and “V-Size” cannot be adjusted. • When the “Display size” is set to “On” in the Options menu, this setting will be invalid. Clamp Position (During Component/PC input signal) Adjusts the clamp position when black parts of the image have no detail due to underexposure...
  • Page 28: Picture Adjustments

    Picture Adjustments Display the menu screen. Select “Picture”. access Picture Setup Pos./Size select Sound Select the item and set. Normalise adjust Picture Mode Normal Contrast select Brightness Colour Note: Sharpness White balance Normal Menu that cannot be adjusted is grayout. Adjustable menu changes Advanced settings depending on signal, input and menu setting.
  • Page 29: Picture Mode

    Picture Adjustments Picture Mode You can switch to the optimal picture mode for the video Normal Dynamic source and viewing environment. Monitor Cinema Normal: Cinema: For viewing in standard (evening lighting) environments. For use in viewing tone-focused pictures with brightness This menu selects the normal levels of Brightness and reduced.
  • Page 30: Advanced Settings

    Picture Adjustments Advanced settings Enables ne 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. Select the item and set. Normalise Advanced settings Picture Mode...
  • Page 31 Picture Adjustments 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 32: Colour Space Adjustment (Colour Gamut)

    Picture Adjustments Colour space adjustment (Colour gamut) Changes the colour space to BT.709 signal standard chromaticity point and ne-tunes it. Advanced settings Normalise Select the item and set. Black extension access Input level Colour gamut Gamma change Colour gamut Native W/B High R select select...
  • Page 33 Picture Adjustments Reset Resets the adjustment value of colour space. Note: This setting is re ected only for the selected input terminal and the “Picture Mode”. Select “Reset”. Colour gamut access Colour gamut Custom Edit select 65535 2900 R Ratio G Ratio 2110 65535 1760 65535...
  • Page 34: Picture Pro Les

    Picture Pro les Up to 16 combinations of picture adjustment values (in the Picture menu and Advanced settings) can be stored in the display memory as pro les and applied as needed, for a convenient way to enjoy your preferred picture settings. Note: If setting items (Picture menu and Advanced settings) are set differently between Memory save and Memory load, they may not re ect for Memory load.
  • Page 35: Saving Pro Les

    Picture Pro les Saving pro les Follow these steps to save picture adjustment values as pro les. Note: When the settings are locked in “Extended life settings”, pro les cannot be saved. Specify the picture quality in the Picture menu and Enter a name for the pro le.
  • Page 36: Loading Pro Les

    Picture Pro les Loading pro les Load pro les and apply the picture adjustment values to the display as follows. Notes: • Loaded pro les are stored in memory according to the selected input terminal (see page 18). • When the settings are locked in “Extended life settings”, pro les cannot be loaded. <Loading pro les from the Picture menu>...
  • Page 37: Editing Pro Les

    Picture Pro les Editing pro les Delete or rename pro les as follows. <Deleting pro les> <Renaming pro les> Note: Note: Locked pro les and pro les currently in use cannot be Locked pro les cannot be renamed. deleted. In the Picture menu, select “Memory edit”. In the Picture menu, select “Memory edit”.
  • Page 38: Locking Pro Les

    Picture Pro les Locking pro les You can lock saved pro les to restrict operations when the pro les are loaded. You can also set passwords. Notes: • When the lock is set in “Extended life settings”, pro le cannot be locked. •...
  • Page 39 Picture Pro les <isf Mode Setting> Switches to “Picture Mode” mode display. Follow steps 1–5 in the previous procedure, <Locking and unlocking pro les>. Select “isf Mode”. MEMORY1 Lock1 adjust MEMORY2 MEMORY12 select isf Mode Change password Specify “On” or “Off”. Exit the menu.
  • Page 40: Sound Adjustment

    Sound Adjustment Display the menu screen. Select “Sound”. Picture access Setup Pos. /Size Sound select Select the item and set. Normalise Sound Mode Normal adjust Bass select Treble Balance Surround Volume Exit the menu. Item Details Normal: Emits the original sound. Sound Mode Dynamic: Accentuates sharp sound.
  • Page 41: Setup Menu

    Setup menu Display the menu screen. Select “Setup”. access Picture Setup Pos. /Size select Sound Select the item and set. 3D Settings Signal adjust Waveform Monitor Marker settings select RGB/MONO settings Screensaver Extended life settings Input label Function Button Settings On/Off Timer Setup Day/Time Setup Network Setup...
  • Page 42: External Scaler Mode

    Setup menu External scaler mode 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 Off: Use the built-in scaler.
  • Page 43: Power Save

    Setup menu 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 15, 17, 19), so standby power of the set is reduced.
  • Page 44: Osd Design

    Setup menu OSD design Choose the background colour (transparency). Type1 Type2 Type3 OSD position Choose the display position. Each time you press , the on-screen menu display position changes. Display example Upper left Centre OSD Language Select your preferred language. Selectable languages English(UK) Deutsch...
  • Page 45: 3D Settings

    Setup menu 3D Settings To view the 3D images, please adjust and setup the 3D settings. Note: Set these settings for each input terminals. Select the item and set. 3D Settings Signal access 3D Settings Waveform Monitor 3D Function Marker settings change 3D Picture Format Auto...
  • Page 46: Signal Menu

    Setup menu Signal menu Note: “Signal” setup menu displays a different setting condition for each input signal. change Select the item and set. 3D Settings Signal select Waveform Monitor access Marker settings For RGB For Video (S VIDEO) RGB/MONO settings select Screensaver Signal...
  • Page 47: Sdi Through

    Setup menu • Sync This function operates only during input from PC IN terminal. Setting RGB sync signal Con 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.
  • Page 48: Waveform Monitor

    Setup menu Waveform Monitor The input signal from video equipment is displayed as waveforms so that the signal level can be checked. Notes: • This function is enabled when “Studio mode” in Options menu is set to “On”. • This function is disabled during 3D images. •...
  • Page 49: Marker Settings

    Setup menu Marker settings Various markers for editing image are displayed. Notes: • This function is available when “Studio mode” in Options menu is set to “On” • This function is disabled during 3D images. • An aspect of “4:3” or “16:9” is valid for this function. Only an aspect of “16:9” is valid at the input of HD signal. Select the item and set.
  • Page 50 Setup menu • 4 : 3 Select 4:3 marker display and the safe area marker type. User • Selecting User allows the marker area set in 1% increments in “Marker Size (%)” to be re ected in the con guration of safe area marker.
  • Page 51: Rgb/Mono Settings

    Setup menu RGB/MONO settings Turn off R, G, B signals to adjust the image. 3D Settings Signal Waveform Monitor Marker settings access RGB/MONO settings Screensaver Extended life settings select RGB/MONO settings Input label Mode Select Function Button Settings R On/Off On/Off Timer Setup G On/Off Day/Time Setup...
  • Page 52: Screensaver

    Setup menu 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. 3D Settings Signal Waveform Monitor access Marker settings RGB/MONO settings select Screensaver Extended life settings Screensaver...
  • Page 53: Setup Of Screensaver Time

    Setup menu Setup of Screensaver Time After selecting Time Designation, 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”.) Screensaver change Time 15:00...
  • Page 54: Extended Life Settings

    Setup menu Extended life settings The following settings are setup to reduce image retention: Extended life settings 3D Settings Set to the recommended value Express settings Signal Set individually Custom settings Waveform Monitor access Reset Reset to the factory settings Marker settings RGB/MONO settings select...
  • Page 55 Setup menu NANODRIFT Saver Moves the display position of the screen slightly to reduce image retention on the display panel. Low–High: NANODRIFT Saver operates. The display position of the screen moves at set time intervals. You can set the screen movement range. Some of the screen may appear to be missing as a result of this operation. If you change the value, a mask is displayed in the range where the picture is missing as a result of position movement.
  • Page 56: Custom Settings

    Setup menu Custom settings Set the individual “Image Retention Reduction” menu. Select “Custom settings”. When a menu is locked, it is grayed out and access cannot be set. Extended life settings “Picture Mode” and “Contrast” will no longer be Express settings Custom settings able to set in the “Picture”...
  • Page 57: Customizing The Input Labels

    Setup menu Customizing the Input labels This function can change the label of the Input signal to be displayed. (see page 18) Select an input terminal and set. 3D Settings Signal access Input label Waveform Monitor SLOT INPUT SLOT INPUT Marker settings change RGB/MONO settings...
  • Page 58: Day/Time Setup / On/Off Timer Setup

    Setup menu Day/Time Setup / On/Off Timer Setup Screensaver Extended life settings access Input label Function Button Settings On/Off Timer Setup select Day/Time Setup Network Setup Component/RGB-in select Day/Time Setup Press to select Day or Time. Day/Time Setup Time MON 15:00 Press to set up Day or Time.
  • Page 59: Network Setup

    Setup menu Network Setup Make the various settings to use the network function. Screensaver DHCP, IP address, Subnet mask and Gateway settings Extended life settings Set DHCP. Input label When “Off” is selected, IP address and other settings can be set manually. Function Button Settings On/Off Timer Setup Select the item and press...
  • Page 60: Options Adjustments

    Options Adjustments Display the menu screen. Select “Options”. Press for more than 3 seconds. access (more Picture than 3 seconds) Setup Pos./Size select Sound Options Select the item and set. Onscreen display Studio mode Internal 3D Emitter select Display size All Aspect Auto Setup Manual...
  • Page 61: Precautions)

    Options Adjustments Item Adjustments Adjusts the image display size on screen. Off: Sets the normal image display size on screen. On: Sets the image display size approximately 95 % of the normal image display. Display size Notes: • This setting is valid only when the input signals are as follows; NTSC, PAL, SECAM, M.NTSC, PAL60, PAL-M, PAL-N (Video) 525i, 525p, 625i, 625p, 750/60p, 750/50p, 1125/60i, 1125/50i, 1125/24sF, 1125/25p, 1125/24p, 1125/30p, 1125/60p, 1125/50p, 1250/50i (Component Video, RGB, DVI, SDI, HDMI)
  • Page 62: Using Function Button

    Using FUNCTION button Assigning functions to the FUNCTION button on the remote control enables a user to switch between show/hide and modes with just a single touch of a button. The function settings are con gured by using “Function Button Settings” in the Setup menu (see page 57). The button functions are con gured in two ways depending on the setting (On/Off) of “Studio mode”...
  • Page 63 Using FUNCTION button Waveform Monitor The waveform monitor displays (see page 48). To exit this mode, press the FUNCTION button. Marker settings The marker displays (see page 49). Each time the FUNCTION button is pressed, the screen is switched in the following order; Preset 1 Preset 2 Off.
  • Page 64: Using Network Function

    Network function of the unit can control the unit in the same way as serial control from a network. Supported commands Commands used in the serial control are supported. (see page 14) Note: Consult your local Panasonic dealer for detail instructions on command usage.
  • Page 65: Pjlink™ Protocol

    Returns “TH-65VX300” INFO? Other information query Returns version number CLSS? Class information query Returns “1” PJLink™ security authentication Set “Panasonic” for the PJLink™ password. • PJLink™ is a pending trademark in Japan, the United States, and other countries or areas.
  • Page 66: Using Web Browser Control

    The password can be changed on the Password Setup screen after logging in (see page 64). The user name cannot be changed. Under no circumstances, Panasonic Corporation or it's associated companies will ask customers their password directly. Even if you are asked directly, please do not reveal your password.
  • Page 67: Display Control

    Using Web Browser Control TOP screen structure of the Web browser control After logging in, the TOP screen of the Web browser control is displayed. Menu Menu items are displayed. When a button is clicked, setup screen of each item is displayed. Item Details BASIC...
  • Page 68: Network Setting (Network Setup Screen)

    Enter the old password. PASSWORD Enter the new password. PASSWORD Notes: Enter the password entered in “NEW • The default password is “Panasonic”. PASSWORD PASSWORD” for con rmation. • Up to 32 alphanumeric characters can be used for a (RETYPE) password.
  • Page 69: 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 corrected properly.
  • Page 70: 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 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 16:9 16:9...
  • Page 71: Applicable Input Signals

    Applicable Input Signals Mark: Applicable input signal Horizontal frequency Vertical frequency COMPONENT / RGB IN / PC IN Signal name HDMI1-2 (Dot clock (MHz)) (kHz) (Hz) 525 (480) / 60i 15.73 59.94 * (13.5) 525 (480) / 60p 31.47 59.94 * (27.0) 625 (575) / 50i 15.63...
  • Page 72: Shipping Condition

    Shipping condition This function allows you to reset the unit to the factory setting. Display the menu screen. Select “Setup”. access Picture Setup Pos. /Size select Sound Select “OSD Language”. Network Setup Component/RGB-in select External scaler mode Power save select Standby save PC Power management No signal power off...
  • Page 73: Speci Cations

    Speci cations Product Fiche Manufacturer Panasonic Corporation Model No. TH-65VX300ER Energy ef ciency class Visible screen size (diagonal) 165 cm / 65 inches On mode average power consumption 390 W Annual energy 569 kWh/year consumption Energy consumption XYZ kWh per year, based on the power consumption of the television operating 4 hours per day for 365 days.
  • Page 74 Warranty Service purposes. Model Number Serial Number Web Site : http://panasonic.net Panasonic Corporation 2011...

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