Panasonic PT-50PD3 Operating, Operating Instructions Manual

Page 1: ... com or visit us at www panasonic com U S A For assistance please call 787 750 4300 Puerto Rico For assistance please call 1 800 561 5505 or visit us at www panasonic ca Canada R STANDB Y G POWER ON INPUT VOL POWE R PLASMA DISPLAY Before connecting operating or adjusting this product please read these instructions completely Please keep this manual for future reference English ...

Page 2: ...d within a triangle is intended to tell the user that parts inside the product are a risk of electric shock to persons The exclamation point within a triangle is intended to tell the user that important operating and servicing instructions are in the papers with the appliance WARNING To reduce the risk of electric shock do not remove cover or back No user serviceable parts inside Refer servicing t...

Page 3: ...lation is provided or the manufacturer s instructions have been adhered to 9 Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding type plug A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet consult a...

Page 4: ...trademark of Apple Computer USA S VGA is a registered trademark of the Video Electronics Standard Association Even if no special notation has been made of company or product trademarks these trademarks have been fully respected For assistance please call 1 888 VIEW PTV 843 9788 or send e mail to consumerproducts panasonic com or visit us at www panasonic com U S A For assistance please call 787 75...

Page 5: ...e PC Input Terminals 16 How to connect the SERIAL Terminals 17 Power ON OFF and Input Signal Selection 18 Power ON OFF 18 Select the Input Signal 19 On Screen Menu Display from Remote Control 20 Selecting the On Screen Menu Language 21 ASPECT Controls 22 Adjusting PICTURE POS SIZE 24 SOUND Adjustment 26 MUTE 26 SURROUND Controls 27 PICTURE Adjustments 28 SET UP for Input Signals 30 COMPONENT RGB I...

Page 6: ...at to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation FCC CAUTION To assure continu...

Page 7: ...r the wall socket plate is loose they should not be used Do not handle the power cord plug with wet hands Doing so may cause electric shocks Do not do anything that might damage the power cable When disconnecting the power cable hold the plug not the cable Do not make any modifications place heavy objects on place near hot objects heat bend twist or forcefully pull the power cable Doing so may cau...

Page 8: ...nplug the cord from the wall outlet and clean it with a dry cloth Cleaning and maintenance The front of the display panel has been specially treated Wipe the panel surface gently using only a cleaning cloth or a soft lint free cloth If the surface is particularly dirty soak a soft lint free cloth in a weak detergent solution and then wring the cloth to remove excess liquid Use this cloth to wipe t...

Page 9: ...tems shown Optional Accessories Operating Instruction book Warranty Speakers TY SP50PHD3W Pedestal TY ST42PT1U Wall stand TY ST42PW1 Wall hanging bracket angled TY WK42PR1 Connecting Cable TY SCP15C03 49 2 ft 15 m Speaker Wire 2 RCA BNC Adapter Plug Ferrite core KRCBC160928B Remote Control Transmitter EUR646525 Batteries for the Remote Control Transmitter AA R6 Battery 2 ...

Page 10: ...installation can cause battery leakage and corrosion that will damage the remote control transmitter Observe the following precautions 1 Batteries should always be replaced as a pair Always use new batteries when replacing the old set 2 Do not combine a used battery with a new one 3 Do not mix battery types example Zinc Carbon with Alkaline 4 Do not attempt to charge short circuit disassemble heat...

Page 11: ...SURROUND VOL N R PICTURE SOUND SET UP ASPECT PICTURE POS SIZE OFF TIMER PC Input button VIDEO S VIDEO COMPONENT RGB PC Mode Selection Press to select VIDEO S VIDEO COMPONENT or RGB PC input signal modes sequentially see page 19 Sound mute On Off see page 26 Volume Adjustment Press the Volume Up or Down button to increase or decrease the sound volume level ACTION button Press to make selections ASP...

Page 12: ...OMPONENT RGB IN AV IN AV IN Terminals see page 13 14 COMPONENT RGB IN and Audio IN Terminals see page 15 From SERIAL Terminal on Computer see page 17 From EXIT monitor Terminal on Computer see page 16 SPEAKER Terminals R SPEAKER Terminals L Cable fixing bands Secure any excess cables with bands as required From TUNER signal out Terminal see page 14 ...

Page 13: ...ance earth Chrominance in S VIDEO 4 pin socket S VIDEO VCR Audio OUT Video OUT S Video OUT R L S VIDEO Video input to S VIDEO socket Audio input to L R sockets AUDIO 2 RCA audio cables S VIDEO VIDEO L R AUDIO AV IN How to connect the AV Input Terminals Connect the signal source equipment see pages 14 to 17 Example When connecting an S VIDEO VCR Speakers Optional accessories Make sure to use the su...

Page 14: ...his set 2 When connecting video cables priority is given to the S VIDEO cable when the S VIDEO input terminal and the video input terminal are connected at the same time 3 Install the CONTROLLER TUNER at least 15 75 inch 40 cm away from the High Definition Plasma Display to avoid interference 4 Be sure the power to the High Definition Plasma Display and CONTROLLER TUNER is OFF before connecting ca...

Page 15: ... in the SET UP menu to RGB see page 30 32 2 Additional equipment and cables shown are not supplied with this set VD HD PR CR R PB CB B Y G L R COMPONENT RGB IN RGB input to R G B HD VD sockets Audio input to L R sockets AUDIO VD HD 2 RCA audio cables 5 BNC RGB cables Example of input signal source HDTV compatible VCR or RGB camera AUDIO DVD Player Audio OUT R L DVD Y PB PR OUT Y PB PR Audio input ...

Page 16: ...is required to use the PC cable D sub 15P to connect a Macintosh computer to the set 6 There is no need to use an adapter for computers with DOS V compatible D sub 15P terminal 7 The computer shown in the illustration is for example purposes only 8 Additional equipment and cables shown are not supplied with this set 9 Do not set the horizontal and vertical scanning frequencies for PC signals which...

Page 17: ... parameter S parameter RS 232C compliant Asynchronous 9600 bps None 8 bits 1 bit None None RS 232C Conversion cable D sub 9 pin female 2 3 5 4 6 7 8 1 9 Details R X D T X D GND Shorted Shorted NC Basic format for control data The transmission of control data from the computer starts with a STX signal followed by the command the parameters and lastly an ETX signal in that order If there are no para...

Page 18: ...n From the second time on the screen shown below is displayed for a while setting condition is an example Press the button on the remote control to turn the High Definition Plasma Display off Power Indicator Red standby Press the button on the remote control to turn the High Definition Plasma Display on Power Indicator Green To turn the power for the High Definition Plasma Display off press the sw...

Page 19: ...t video signal desired from equipment such as a VCR which has been connected to the High Definition Plasma Display SURROUND VOL N R INPUT INPUT Power ON OFF and Input Signal Selection Input signals will change as follows For COMPONENT INPUT see page 30 For RGB INPUT see page 30 VIDEO COMPONENT PC VIDEO RGB PC ...

Page 20: ...ANCED SETTINGS ON PICTURE 0 0 0 SHARPNESS NORMALIZE NORMAL SELECT ADJUST RETURN To ADVANCED SETTINGS menu see page 29 To PICTURE adjust menu see page 28 NORMALIZE NORMAL SELECT ADVANCED SETTINGS NORMALIZE BLACK EXTENSION W B HIGH R W B HIGH B 0 0 0 0 W B LOW R GAMMA 2 2 0 W B LOW B RETURN ADJUST To PICTURE POS SIZE adjust menu see page 24 ADJUST NORMALIZE NORMAL SELECT PICTURE POS SIZE NORMALIZE H...

Page 21: ...MENU BASS TREBLE STANDARD ON 0 0 0 BALANCE SURROUND NORMALIZE NORMAL SELECT ADJUST RETURN R 1 2 Press to select SIGNAL menu Press to access SIGNAL setup menu Press the R button to return to SET UP menu Japanese SIGNAL COMPONENT CLAMP POSITION To SIGNAL screen for COMPONENT see page 32 SIGNAL RGB SYNC PULL IN RANGE H FREQ kHz V FREQ Hz H V NARROW 31 5 60 0 CLAMP POSITION To SIGNAL screen for RGB se...

Page 22: ...ic AUTO JUST ASPECT Notes 1 During RGB and PC input signal modes the mode switches between NORMAL and FULL only 2 For a 525p 480p signal input during COMPONENT input signal mode the mode switches between ZOOM and FULL only 3 For a 1125i 1080i 750p 720p signal input during COMPONENT input signal mode the mode is set to FULL mode and switching is not possible For a 525i 480i 625i 575i signal input d...

Page 23: ...can detect specially encoded signals that are compatible with a wide screen monitor When a full image from the S VIDEO terminal of specially encoded video is detected by the set the screen size is automatically set to FULL mode NORMAL 3 4 ZOOM 4 3 16 9 FULL 4 3 16 9 JUST 4 3 9 16 Picture The display will automatically become enlarged depending on the picture source allowing you to view the picture...

Page 24: ... RETURN Press to adjust screen position see page 25 Notes 1 Adjustment details are memorized separately for different input signal formats Adjustments for component signals are memorized for 525i 480i 625i 575i 525p 480p 1125i 1080i and 750p 720p each and RGB PC signals are memorized for each frequency 2 If a Cue or Rew signal from a VCR or DVD player is received the picture position will shift up...

Page 25: ... by using the Position Left or Right button to carry out adjustment Helpful Hint NORMALIZE Normalization While the PICTURE POS SIZE display is active if either the N button on the remote control is pressed at any time or the ACTION button is pressed during NORMALIZE then all adjustment values are returned to the factory settings When the Position Left button is pressed When the Position Left butto...

Page 26: ... next page Mute Press R button Useful when answering the phone or receiving unexpected visitors Press this button to mute the sound Press again to reactivate sound Sound is also reactivated when power is turned off or volume level is changed SURROUND VOL N R PICTURE SET UP PICTURE POS S INPUT SOUND AUTO STANDARD R While the SOUND menu is displayed if either the N button on the remote control is pr...

Page 27: ...if you were at a concert hall or cinema The surround setting switches on and off each time the SURROUND button is pressed ON OFF Note The surround settings are memorized separately for each SOUND mode AUTO STANDARD PLASMA DISPLAY VOL N R PICTURE SET UP PICTURE POS SIZE OFF TIMER PC INPUT ASPECT SOUND SURROUND SURROUND ON SURROUND ...

Page 28: ...wing in brighter environments This menu selects higher than normal levels of BRIGHTNESS and PICTURE CINEMA Ideal for movies Can be selected for VIDEO COMPONENT Press the left or right button to switch between modes NORMAL COOL WARM Press the left or right button to select ON Press the down button to enter ADVANCED SETTINGS mode ADVANCED SETTINGS ON Enables fine picture adjustment at a professional...

Page 29: ...the N button on the remote control is pressed at any time or the ACTION button is pressed during NORMALIZE then all adjustment values are returned to the factory settings ADVANCED SETTINGS Item BLACK EXTENSION W B HIGH R W B HIGH B W B LOW R W B LOW B GAMMA Effect Less More Less More Less More Less More Details Adjusts the dark shades of the image in gradiation Adjusts the white balance for light ...

Page 30: ... select the COMPONENT RGB IN SELECT Press to select the desired mode COMPONENT RGB R Press to exit from adjust mode 3D Y C FILTER For NTSC Video images Select the SIGNAL from the SET UP menu during VIDEO input signal mode SIGNAL VIDEO menu is displayed CHANGE SELECT 3D Y C FILTER NTSC COLOR SYSTEM Panasonic AUTO 4 3 ON AUTO NORMAL SIGNAL VIDEO RETURN Press to select the 3D Y C FILTER NTSC Press to...

Page 31: ...RETURN Mode Color system Pansonic AUTO 4 3 Press to select each functions Function Set the color system to match the input signal If set to AUTO the color system is determined automatically Set to NORMAL to view 4 3 images in an unchanged format when Panasonic AUTO is selected If you would like to view 4 3 images in Just format set to JUST AUTO PAL SECAM M NTSC NTSC CHANGE SELECT 3D Y C FILTER NTS...

Page 32: ...l is used by dividing the sync signals Sets the width for different frequencies This setting is the same for both SIGNAL RGB and SIGNAL PC Setting PC sync signal setting Confirm that the input is set to PC INPUT this setting is valid only for PC INPUT H V The H and V sync signals are input from the HD VD BNC connector ON G Uses a synchronized signal on the Video G signal which is input from the G ...

Page 33: ... Plasma Display resulting from fixed image use is not an operating defect and as such is not covered by the Warranty This product is not designed to display fixed images for extended periods of time The display unit is fitted with a cooling fan to dissipate heat generated during normal use The whirring sound is caused by rotation of the fan and is not a malfunction Symptoms Checks Electrical Appli...

Page 34: ...IO IN RCA PIN JACK 2 HIGH DENSITY D SUB 15PIN AUDIO IN M3 5 JACK EXTERNAL CONTROL TERMINAL D SUB9PIN 16W 8 W 8 W 10 THD For TY SP50PHD3W only 1 0 Vp p 75 ohm Y 1 Vp p 75 ohm C 0 286 Vp p 75 ohm 0 5 Vrms high impedance 1 0 Vp p composite 75 ohm 0 7 Vp p non composite 75 ohm 0 7 Vp p 75 ohm 0 7 Vp p 75 ohm 1 0 5 0 Vp p high impedance 1 0 5 0 Vp p high impedance 0 5 Vrms high impedance R G B 0 7 Vp p...

Page 35: ...ories Supplied Remote Control Transmitter Batteries Optional Supplied Speakers Pedestal Wall stand Mobile stand Wall hanging bracket vertical Wall hanging bracket angled Ceiling unit Terminal Cover Dimensions W D H Weight Mass Specifications POWER R STANDBY G POWER ON INPUT VOL 28 5 724 mm 47 6 1210 mm 3 9 98 mm Note Design and specifications are subject to change without notice Weight and dimensi...

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