Panasonic TH-50PH30E Operating Instructions Manual
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- Page 1 Model No. TH-50PH30E Operating Instructions High Defi nition Plasma Display Please read these instructions before operating your set English and retain them for future reference.
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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 refi 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 fi 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 fi re. Contact your local Panasonic dealer for any repairs that need to be made.
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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: 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) N2QAYB000535 (R6 (UM3) Size × 2) Power supply cord Remote Control Batteries Requires two R6 batteries. 2. -
Page 8: 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 While pressing the lever, insert the core wire. Speaker terminal (L) Black Return the lever. -
Page 9: Video Equipment Connection
Connections Video equipment connection PC IN: PC Input Terminal SERIAL: Control the Connect to video terminal Plasma Display of PC or equipment with by connecting Y, P ) and P to PC (see output (see page 11). page 12) Terminals are on the bottom side of the Plasma Display. AV IN (VIDEO): Composite Video Input Terminal (see below) COMPONENT/RGB IN: Component/RGB Video Input Terminal (see below) -
Page 10: 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 11: Pc Input Terminals Connection
Connections PC Input Terminals connection (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 47), adjustment values such as for the standard picture positions and sizes have already been stored in this unit. -
Page 12: Serial Terminals Connection
Connections SERIAL Terminals connection The SERIAL terminal is used when the Plasma Display is controlled by a computer. (Male) COMPUTER RS-232C Straight cable Pin layout for SERIAL Terminal (Female) D-sub 9p Notes: • Use the RS-232C straight cable to connect the computer to the Plasma Display. •... -
Page 13: 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 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 English (UK) OSD Language Deutsch...
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Page 15: 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: VIDEO COMPONENT* HDMI PC: PC input terminal in PC IN. VIDEO: Video input terminal in AV IN (VIDEO). -
Page 16: Basic Controls
Basic Controls Main Unit 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 20) Enter / Aspect button (see page 18, 20) INPUT MENU... -
Page 17: 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 ACTION button to 30 minutes, 60 minutes, 90 minutes and 0 Press to make selections. minutes (off timer cancelled) each time the button is pressed. -
Page 18: 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 19: 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. Exit The operation guide will be displayed. During Digital Zoom, only the following buttons can be operated. [Remote control] OFF TIMER button [Unit]... -
Page 20: On-Screen Menu Displays
On-Screen Menu Displays Remote Control Unit Display the menu screen. Press several times. 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 21: Adjusting Pos./Size
Adjusting Pos./Size Pos./Size Press to display the Pos./Size menu. Normalise Normal Auto Setup Press to select the menu to adjust. H-Pos H-Size V-Pos V-Size Dot Clock Clock Phase Press to adjust the menu. Clamp Position Over scan Notes: Unadjustable items are grayed out. - Page 22 Adjusting Pos./Size Notes: • If the dot clock frequency of an analog signal is 108 MHz or higher, “Dot Clock” and “Clock Phase” cannot be automatically corrected. • When digital signal input, Dot Clock and Clock Phase cannot be made. •...
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Page 23: 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 24: Advanced Settings
Picture Adjustments Notes: Item Effect Adjustments • You can change the level of each function Selects the proper brightness (Contrast, Brightness, Colour, Hue, Contrast and density for the room. Less More Sharpness) for each Picture Mode. • The setting details for Normal, Dynamic Adjusts for easier viewing of and Cinema respectively are memorized Brightness... -
Page 25: Sound Adjustment
Sound Adjustment Sound Press to display the Sound menu. Normalise Normal Normal Sound Mode Select to adjust each item. Bass Treble Press to select the menu to adjust. Balance Select the desired level by listening to the sound. Press to exit from adjust mode. Item Details Normal: Emits the original sound. -
Page 26: 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. Setup Press to display the Setup menu. Signal Screensaver Extended life settings Press to select Screensaver. - Page 27 Screensaver (For preventing image retention) Setup of Screensaver Time After selecting 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 Periodic Time / Operating Time Screensaver (When Interval is selected).
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Page 28: Screensaver (For Preventing Image Retention)
Reduces screen image retention Extended life settings The following settings are setup to reduce image retention: Extended life settings Setup Set to the recommended value Express settings Signal Set individually Custom settings Screensaver Reset Reset to the factory settings Extended life settings Input label Component/RGB-in select Extended life settings... - Page 29 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.
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Page 30: 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 select be set. Extended life settings “Picture Mode” and “Contrast” will no longer be able Express settings access to set in the “Picture”... -
Page 31: 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. • PC Power management: When this function is set to On, it operates under the following conditions to turn the power on or off automatically. -
Page 32: Customizing The Input Labels
Customizing the Input labels This function can change the label of the Input signal to be displayed. (see page 15) Setup Press to display the Setup menu. Signal Screensaver Extended life settings Press to select Input label. Input label Component/RGB-in select Press to display the Input label screen. -
Page 33: Selecting The On-Screen Menu Language
Selecting the On-Screen Menu Language Press to display the Setup menu. Press to select the OSD Language. Press to select your preferred language. Selectable languages Setup Signal English(UK) Screensaver Deutsch Extended life settings Français Input label Italiano Component/RGB-in select Español Power save ENGLISH(US) PC Power management... -
Page 34: 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. (Example) group of 4 (2 ×... -
Page 35: Id Remote Control Function
Setup for MULTI DISPLAY ID Remote Control Function You can set the remote control ID when you want to use this remote control on one of several different displays. Note: To operate this function, please purchase ID remote controller sold separately. Object model : EUR7636090R Switch on the right side. -
Page 36: Setup For Input Signals
Setup for Input Signals Component / RGB-in select Select to match the signals from the source connected to the Component / RGB or PC input terminals. Y, P signals “Component” RGB signals “RGB” Press to display the Setup menu. Setup Signal Press to select the “Component / RGB-in select”. -
Page 37: Signal Menu
Setup for Input Signals Signal menu Note: “Signal” setup menu displays a different setting condition for each input signal. Setup Signal Screensaver Press to display the Setup menu. Extended life settings Input label Press to select the “Signal”. Component/RGB-in select Power save PC Power management DVI-D Power management... -
Page 38: Colour System
Setup for Input Signals Colour system Select Signal from the “Setup” menu during Video input signal. (“Signal [AV]” menu is displayed.) Press to select the “Colour system”. [ AV ] Signal Press to select each functions. Auto Colour system Cinema reality Noise reduction If the picture image becomes unstable: With the system set on Auto, under conditions of low level or noisy input signals the image may in rare cases... -
Page 39: Noise Reduction
Setup for Input Signals Noise reduction Sets the following three NR (Noise Reduction) functions together. P-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. -
Page 40: Sync
Setup for Input Signals Sync This function operates only during input from PC IN terminal. Select Signal from the “Setup” menu during RGB or Component input signal. Press to select the “Sync”. [ RGB ] Signal Press to adjust. Sync Auto Cinema reality XGA Mode... -
Page 41: Options Adjustments
Options Adjustments Options Press to display the Setup menu. Audio input select Touch Panel settings 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 42 Options Adjustments Item Adjustments Locks the input switch operation. VIDEO COMPONENT* HDMI * “COMPONENT” may be displayed as “RGB” depending on the setting of “Component/RGB-in select”. (see page 36) Input lock Notes: • Only the adjusted signal is displayed (see page 15). •...
- Page 43 Options Adjustments Item Adjustments Off: Nullify all the settings adjusted. Studio W/B On: Sets the colour temperature for TV studio. Note: Valid only when the “Warm” is set as “White balance” 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 44: Audio Input Select
Options Adjustments Audio input select Set up the sound when an image input is selected. Options Audio input select Touch Panel settings Press ACTION ( ) button Press to select image input. Audio input select Press to select audio input. ♪... -
Page 45: 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.) Not plugged into AC outlet Not switched on No Picture... -
Page 46: 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 16:9 16:9... -
Page 47: Applicable Input Signals
Applicable input signals Mark: Applicable input signal COMPONENT / Horizontal frequency Vertical frequency DVI-D IN Signal name RGB IN / PC IN HDMI (kHz) (Hz) (Dot clock (MHz)) (Dot clock (MHz)) 525 (480) / 60i 15.73 59.94 * (13.5) * (27.0) ∗... -
Page 48: 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 49: Specifi Cations
Specifi cations TH-50PH30E Power Source 220 - 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz Power Consumption Power on 230 W Stand-by condition 0.5 W Power off condition 0.3 W Plasma Display panel Drive method : AC type 50-inch, 16:9 aspect ratio Screen size 1,105 mm (W) ×... - Page 50 Warranty Service purposes. Model Number Serial Number Web Site : http://panasonic.net © Panasonic Corporation 2011...