Panasonic TH-103PB1U Operating Instructions Manual

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Operating Instructions
Display Operations
Interactive Plasma Display
Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product,
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please read these instructions completely.
Please keep this manual for future reference.
Model No.
TH-103PB1U

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  • Page 1 Model No. TH-103PB1U 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 quali¿ 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...
  • 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 ampli¿...
  • 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 modi¿ cations not expressly approved by Panasonic Corp. of North America could void the user's authority to operate this device. FCC Declaration of Conformity Model No.
  • Page 6: Safety Precautions

    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 Panasonic Corporation.) • Pedestal ..............TY-ST103PF9 •...
  • Page 7: Maintenance

    Safety Precautions WARNING Make sure to use the dedicated wall outlet for this unit. Setup • Sharing it with other devices may cause excessive heat Do not place the Plasma Display on sloped or unstable resulting in ¿ re. surfaces, and ensure that the Plasma Display does not Do not use any power supply cord other than that hang over the edge of the base.
  • Page 8: Accessories

    Accessories Accessories Supplied Check that you have the Accessories and items shown Operating CD-ROM × 1 Remote Control Transmitter Batteries for the Instruction book N2QAYB000691 Remote Control Transmitter • Operating Instructions (AA Size × 2) Display Operations Network Operations • Software license statements GNU GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE GNU LESSER GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE Fixing band ×...
  • Page 9: Remote Control Batteries

    Accessories Remote Control Batteries Requires two AA batteries. 1. Pull and hold the hook, then 2. Insert batteries - note correct 3. Replace the cover. open the battery cover. polarity (+ and -). “AA” size 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: Connections

    Connections AC cord connection and ¿ xing, cable ¿ xing – AC cord ¿ xing Unplug the AC cord Close Push until the hook clicks. Unplug the Plug the AC cord into Open AC cord the display unit. pressing the 2.
  • Page 11: Video Equipment Connection

    Connections Video equipment connection SLOT: Terminal board (optional accessories) insert slot (see page 6) Note: The lower side slot is for terminal board with 2-slot width. The terminal board with 1-slot width does not function when installed in the lower side slot. SERIAL: AUDIO OUT: AV IN (VIDEO): Composite Video Input Terminal...
  • Page 12: Audio Out Terminals Connection

    Connections AUDIO OUT Terminals connection audio equipment Stereophonic sound code line-in 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 AUDIO L-R: Shared with VIDEO and COMPONENT/RGB IN Notes: •...
  • Page 13: 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 14: 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 15: 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”) COMPUTER (Male) RS-232C Straight cable...
  • Page 16: 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 10) 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 ¿...
  • Page 17 Power ON / OFF When ¿ rst switching on the unit Following screen will be displayed when the unit is turned on for the ¿ rst time. Select the items with the remote control. Unit buttons are invalid. OSD LANGUAGE DAY/TIME SETUP DISPLAY ORIENTATION OSD LANGUAGE...
  • 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 signals will change as follows: NETWORK VIDEO COMPONENT* HDMI PC: PC input terminal in PC IN. NETWORK: Network input terminal in LAN or WIRELESS MODULE.
  • Page 19: Basic Controls

    Basic Controls Main Unit Right side Enter / Aspect button surface (see page 21, 23) Volume Adjustment Volume Up “+” Down “–” ENTER/ When the menu screen is displayed: “+” : press to move the cursor up V OL “–” : press to move the cursor down (see page 23) MENU Brightness Sensor...
  • Page 20: Remote Control Transmitter

    Basic Controls Remote Control Transmitter OFF TIMER button The Plasma Display can be preset to switch to stand- by after a ¿ xed period. The setting changes to 30 ACTION button minutes, 60 minutes, 90 minutes and 0 minutes (off Press to make selections.
  • 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: 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 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.
  • 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 Pro¿ Les

    Picture Pro¿ les Up to 8 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. PICTURE NORMALIZE NORMAL...
  • Page 30: 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. Enter a name for the pro¿ le. Specify the picture quality in the PICTURE menu and [Entering pro¿...
  • Page 31: 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 interface. (see page 18) • When the settings are locked in “EXTENDED LIFE SETTINGS”, pro¿ les cannot be loaded. Select the pro¿...
  • Page 32: Sound Adjustment

    SOUND Adjustment SOUND Press to display the SOUND menu. NORMALIZE NORMAL OUTPUT SELECT SPEAKERS 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 Press to exit from adjust mode.
  • Page 33: Setup Menu

    SETUP menu Press to display the SETUP menu. SETUP Press to select the menu to adjust. TOUCH-PEN SETTINGS SIGNAL SCREENSAVER EXTENDED LIFE SETTINGS ECO MODE SETTINGS INPUT LABEL Press to adjust the menu. FUNCTION BUTTON SETTINGS COMPONENT/RGB-IN SELECT NO ACTIVITY POWER OFF DISABLE MENU DISPLAY DURATION 30 S...
  • Page 34: 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, con¿ rm the TIME and adjust if necessary. Then set POWER ON TIME / POWER OFF TIME. SETUP Press to display the SETUP menu. MULTI DISPLAY SETUP Press to select ON/OFF TIMER SETUP or DAY/TIME PORTRAIT SETUP...
  • Page 35: 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 When a Terminal Board with dual input terminals is installed, “SLOT INPUT” is SLOT INPUT HDMI displayed as “SLOT INPUT A” and “SLOT INPUT B”. NETWORK TOUCH-PEN MODE Select an appropriate setting for the function of the electronic pen used.
  • Page 36: 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 37: 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 38: 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 39 Reduces screen image retention 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.
  • Page 40: 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 41: 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 STANDBY SAVE 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 ¿...
  • Page 42: Customizing The Input Labels

    Customizing the Input labels This function can change the label of the Input signal to be displayed. (see page 18) Select “INPUT LABEL” in “SETUP” menu and press button. INPUT LABEL SLOT INPUT SLOT INPUT VIDEO VIDEO COMPONENT COMPONENT HDMI HDMI NETWORK NETWORK...
  • Page 43: 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 44: 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 45: Setup For Multi Display

    SETUP 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. Note: During Touch Pen mode, “MULTI DISPLAY SETUP”...
  • Page 46: Id Remote Control Function

    SETUP for MULTI DISPLAY Item Details Reduces the peak of brightness for each display to enable as uniform display as possible. The brightness difference is Select “OFF” or “ON”. The brightness depends on each minimized. display’s setting. VIDEO WALL UNIFORMITY Note: If you set VIDEO WALL UNIFORMITY to ON, the following menus will be unavailable and these settings will be ¿...
  • Page 47: Setup For Portrait

    SETUP 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) Notes: • During Touch Pen mode, “PORTRAIT SETUP” becomes “OFF” and this function cannot be used. •...
  • Page 48 SETUP for PORTRAIT VIEWING AREA / LOCATION VIEWING AREA: Set a mode of image division for PORTRAIT function. LOCATION: Set a location of image to be displayed for PORTRAIT function. Press to select VIEWING AREA or LOCATION. PORTRAIT SETUP Press to select each function. PORTRAIT SETUP SEAM HIDES VIDEO Notes:...
  • Page 49: 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 50: 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 51 SETUP for Input Signals • 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 52: 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 53: Options Adjustments

    Options Adjustments Options Press to display the SETUP menu. Weekly Command Timer Audio input select Input Search Press to select “OSD LANGUAGE”. 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 54 Options Adjustments Item Adjustments Locks the input switch operation. SLOT INPUT* VIDEO COMPONENT* HDMI NETWORK *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 55 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”.
  • Page 56: Weekly Command Timer

    Options Adjustments Normalization When both main unit buttons and remote control are disabled due to the “Button lock”, “Remocon User level” or “Remote ID” 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 57 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...
  • Page 58: 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 Input Search Onscreen display Press ACTION ( ) button Audio input select Press to select image input. SLOT INPUT SLOT INPUT Press to select audio input.
  • 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 Input Search Press ACTION ( ) button select Input Search adjust Input Search Primary Input Secondary Input Input Search Off: When there is no signal, the input is not switched automatically.
  • 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 ¿ 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) 525 (480) / 60p 31.47 59.94...
  • 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 Modi¿ 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) í í í í AVL:00 Audio Volume (00) AVL:10 Audio Volume (10)
  • Page 65: Speci¿ Cations

    Speci¿ cations TH-103PB1U 200 - 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz Power Source Power Consumption 1,310 W Rated Power Consumption 0.5 W Stand-by condition 0.3 W Power off condition Drive method : AC type 103-inch, 16:9 aspect ratio Plasma Display panel 89.3”...
  • 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/...

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