Model No. TH-152UX1W Operating Instructions High Definition Plasma Display English Please read these instructions before operating your set and retain them for future reference.
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. Retain your purchase receipt also, and note down the model number and serial number of your set in the space provided on the rear cover of these instructions. Visit our Panasonic Web Site http://panasonic.
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 qualified service personnel. The lightning flash with arrow-head within a triangle is intended to tell the user that parts inside the product are a risk of electric shock to persons.
FCC STATEMENT This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Important Safety Notice WARNING 1) To prevent damage which may result in fire or shock hazard, do not expose this appliance to dripping or splashing. Do not place containers with water (flower vase, cups, cosmetics, etc.) above the set. (including on shelves above, etc.) No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, should be placed on / above the set. 2) To prevent electric shock, do not remove cover. No user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.
Table of Contents Important Safety Instructions................................. iii FCC STATEMENT ..................................................... iv Important Safety Notice ........................................... v Safety Precautions ................................................... 1 3D Safety Precautions..............................................4 Accessories .............................................................. 6 Accessories Supply ................................................
Safety Precautions WARNING Setup 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-ST152UX1 • Mounting Bracket ...........................................................
Safety Precautions When using the Plasma Display The Plasma Display is designed to operate on 200 - 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz. Do not cover the ventilation holes. • Doing so may cause the Plasma Display to overheat, which can cause fire or damage to the Plasma Display. Do not stick any foreign objects into the Plasma Display. • Do not insert any metal or flammable objects into the ventilations holes or drop them onto the Plasma Display, as doing so can cause fire or electric shock.
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. Be sure to disconnect all cables before moving the Plasma Display.
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, fire or the like. CAUTION To enjoy 3D images safely and comfortably, please read these instructions fully.
Safety Precautions Viewing 3D Content Content for 3D viewing includes commercially available Blu-ray discs, 3D broadcasts, etc. When preparing your own 3D content, ensure that it is properly produced. Do not use the 3D Eyewear if you have a history of over-sensitivity to light, heart problems, or have any other existing medical conditions. Please stop using the 3D Eyewear immediately, if you feel tired, are not feeling well or experience any other uncomfortable sensation.
Accessories Accessories Supply Check that you have the accessories and items shown Operating Instruction book Remote Control Transmitter N2QAYB000560 Batteries for the Remote Control Transmitter (R6 (AA) Size × 2) These accessories will be used by professional installers when they install the unit.
Connections Video equipment connection Cable fixing Secure any excess cables with band as required. Note: Three fixing bands are supplied with this unit. In case of securing cables at six positions, please purchase it separately. Pass the attached cable fixing band through the clip as shown in the figure. To secure cables connected to Terminals, wrap the cable fixing band around them then pass the pointed end through the locking block, as shown in the figure.
Connections Dual Link HD-SDI (4k2k) connection A LINK A INPUT B LINK B INPUT C D A B C D LINK A LINK B OUT OUT LINK A LINK B OUT OUT LINK A LINK B OUT OUT LINK A LINK B OUT OUT 1ch 2ch 3ch 4ch • Recommended cable 75 Ω coaxial cable 5C-FB • Maximum extended length: 100 m * When using a cable with a length of less than 100 m and an attenuation of 20 dB at 750 MHz Hardware with Dual Link HD-SDI output capability Note: Additional equipment and cables shown are not supplied with this set.
Connections Single Link DVI-D (4k2k) connection A B A B C D C D DVI-video cable (Within 5 m) 1ch 2ch 3ch 4ch Hardware with Single Link DVI-D output capability DVI-D Input Connector Pin Layouts 1 Pin No. 8 9 16 17 24 Connection port view 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Signal Name T.M.D.S. data 2T.M.D.S. data 2+ T.M.D.S. data 2 shield DDC clock DDC data T.M.D.S. data 1T.M.D.S. data 1+ T.M.D.S. data 1 shield Pin No.
Connections HDMI connection [Pin assignments and signal names] Pin No. Signal name Pin No. Signal name T.M.D.S Clock Shield 1 T.M.D.S Data2+ 11 2 T.M.D.S Data2 Shield T.M.D.S Data2T.M.D.S Data1+ T.M.D.S Data1 Shield T.M.D.S Data1T.M.D.S Data0+ T.M.D.S Data0 Shield T.M.D.S Data0T.M.D.S Clock+ 12 T.M.D.S Clock- 13 CEC 14 Reserved (N.C.
Connections PC Input Terminals connection (Female) COMPUTER Conversion adapter (if necessary) RGB 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. You can add up to eight PC input signal types that are not included in the list.
Connections SERIAL Terminals connection The SERIAL terminal is used when the Plasma Display is controlled by a computer. COMPUTER (Male) RS-232C Straight cable (Female) 9 5 D-sub 9p Notes: • Use the RS-232C straight cable to connect the computer to the Plasma Display. • The computer shown is for example purposes only. • Additional equipment and cables shown are not supplied with this set.
Power On / Off Turn on the breaker dedicated to the Plasma Display. Press the Power switch on the Plasma Display to turn the set on: Power-On. Power Indicator: Green Right side surface Main Power On / Off Switch Remote Control Sensor Press the Power Indicator button on the remote control to turn the Plasma Display off. Power Indicator: Red (standby) Press the button on the remote control to turn the Plasma Display on.
Power On / Off When first switching on the unit Following screen will be displayed when the unit is turned on for the first time. Select the items with the remote control. Unit buttons are invalid. OSD Language 1 Select the language. 2 Set. OSD Language English (UK) Deutsch Français Italiano Español ENGLISH (US) Notes: • Once the language is set, this screen won’t be displayed when switching on the unit next time. • After the setting, language selection can be done from the Setup menu.
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 HDMI1 HDMI2 SLOT INPUT 4K-SDI 4K-DVI PC HDMI input terminal in HDMI 1. HDMI input terminal in HDMI 2. Input terminal in Terminal Board.* 4k2k HD-SDI input terminal in SDI IN. 4k2k DVI-D input terminal in DVI-D IN. PC input terminal in PC IN. * “SLOT INPUT” appears when the Terminal Board is connected.
Basic Controls Main Unit Right side surface ENTER/ 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 supply is connected to the unit.) • Standby ........ Red • Power-ON ...... Green • PC Power management (DPMS) .........................Orange (With PC input signal.
Basic Controls Remote Control Transmitter AUTO SETUP button Automatically adjusts the position/size of the screen. (see page 22) Standby (ON / OFF) button The Plasma Display must first be turned on at the power switch (see page 13). Press this button to turn the Plasma Display On, from Standby mode. Press it again to turn the Plasma Display Off to Standby mode. LIGHT button The remote control’s buttons illuminate. HDMI buttons Press to select HDMI 1 or HDMI 2 input.
ASPECT Controls The Plasma Display will allow you to enjoy viewing the picture at its maximum size, including wide screen cinema format picture. Press repeatedly to move through the aspect options: For details about the aspect mode, please see “List of Aspect Modes” (page 46). [from the unit] Right side surface ENTER/ The aspect mode changes each time the ENTER button is pressed. Aspect Mode You can select the aspect mode from the following 3 modes.
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 IR TRANSMITTER (optional) and the 3D eyewear (optional) to view the 3D images on this display. For further information, see the instruction manuals of the 3D IR TRANSMITTER and the 3D eyewear. This display supports “Frame Sequential*1”, “Side by Side*2” and “Top and Bottom*3” 3D formats.
Viewing 3D images Troubleshooting for 3D Eyewear Symptoms Checks Cannot see 3D images 3D Eyewear is turned off automatically There is something wrong with the 3D images The indicator lamp does not light when pressing the power button on the 3D Eyewear • Has the 3D Eyewear been switched On? • Ensure that “3D Picture Display” in “3D Settings” is set to “3D”. (see page 35) • Some 3D image signals may not be automatically recognized as 3D images.
On-Screen Menu Displays Remote Control Unit 1 Display the menu screen. MENU Press to select. (Example: Picture menu) Press several times. Each time the MENU button is pressed, the menu screen will switch. Normal Viewing Picture Setup Pos. /Size 2 Select the item. Select. Picture Press. ENTER/ Normalise Normal Picture Mode Contrast Brightness Colour Hue Sharpness White balance Advanced settings Normal 25 0 0 0 5 Select.
Adjusting Pos. /Size 1 Press to display the Pos. /Size menu. 2 Press to select the menu to adjust. 3 Press to adjust the menu. 4 Press to exit from adjust mode. Pos. /Size Normalise Auto Setup H-Pos H-Size V-Pos V-Size Dot Clock Clock Phase Clamp Position Over scan Scaling Mode Normal 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Off HV-Fit Note: Unadjustable items are grayed out. Adjustable items differ depending on the input signal and the display mode.
Adjusting Pos. /Size H-Pos Adjust the horizontal position. V-Pos Adjust the vertical position. H-Size Adjust the horizontal size. V-Size Adjust the vertical size. Dot Clock (During RGB and PC input signal) Periodic striped pattern interference (noise) may occur when a striped pattern is displayed. If this happens, adjust so that any such noise is minimized. Clock Phase (During RGB and PC input signal) Eliminate the flickering and distortion. Over scan Turn image over scan On/Off.
Adjusting Pos. /Size Scaling Mode Selects the pattern to display the 1920 x 1080 (16:9) image on the 4096 x 2160 (17:9) display. The image size is adjusted according to the aspect mode and is enlarged horizontally or vertically, or its sides are masked.
Picture Adjustments 1 2 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. Picture Normalise Press “ ” or “ ” button to switch between modes.
Picture Adjustments Item Contrast Brightness Colour Hue Sharpness Effect Less Adjustments More Darker Brighter Less More Reddish Greenish Less More Selects the proper brightness and density for the room. Adjusts for easier viewing of dark pictures such as night scenes and black hair. Adjusts colour saturation. Notes: • You can change the level of each function (Contrast, Brightness, Colour, Hue, Sharpness) for each Picture Mode.
Picture Adjustments • Noise reduction Sets the following three NR (Noise Reduction) functions together. P-NR, Mosquito NR, Block NR ( Press to select “Noise reduction”. Noise reduction ) Off Press to select “Off”, “Min” , “Mid” , “Max” , “Advanced”. Advanced NR Sets the three NR functions separately. 1 2 Press to select “Advanced”. Noise reduction P-NR Block NR Mosquito NR Advanced Off Off Off Press to select P-NR, Mosquito NR or Block NR. Press to select “Off”, “Min”, “Mid”, “Max”.
Picture Adjustments Colour space adjustment (Colour Gamut) Changes the colour space to BT.709 signal standard chromaticity point and fine-tunes it. Advanced settings Normalise Normal Black extension Input level Gamma W/B High R W/B High G W/B High B W/B Low R W/B Low G W/B Low B Cinema reality Studio Gain Noise reduction Colour Gamut 0 0 2 access Select the item and set. Colour Gamut 2.
Picture Adjustments ● Reset Resets the adjustment value of colour space. Note: This setting is reflected only for the selected input terminal and the “Picture Mode”. 1 Select “Reset”. Colour Gamut Edit R Ratio G Ratio B Ratio 2 access 1 select 1 select 2 set Custom Colour Gamut R G B 65535 2110 0 2900 65535 1760 0 0 65535 Reset 2 Select “Ok”. Colour Gamut Reset Ok Cancel ● Chromaticity diagram The RGB triangle representing current colour space is shown.
Picture Profiles Up to 16 combinations of picture adjustment values (in the Picture menu and Advanced settings) can be stored in the display memory as profiles 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 reflect for Memory load.
Picture Profiles Saving profiles Follow these steps to save picture adjustment values as profiles. Note: When the settings are locked in “Extended life settings”, profiles cannot be saved. 1 Specify the picture quality in the Picture menu and Advanced settings. (see page 25, 26) 2 In the Picture menu, select “Memory save”. Memory save Memory load Memory edit 5 2 access 1 select 3 Memory name input Select a profile name for saving the picture adjustment values. Memory save 1. [ 2. [ 3. [ 4.
Picture Profiles Loading profiles Load profiles and apply the picture adjustment values to the display as follows. Notes: • Loaded profiles are stored in memory according to the selected input terminal. (see page 15) • When the settings are locked in “Extended life settings”, profiles cannot be loaded. 1 To load profiles 1–9 In the Picture menu, select “Memory load”.
Picture Profiles Editing profiles Delete or rename profiles as follows. 1 1 2 In the Picture menu, select “Memory edit”. Memory save Memory load Memory edit 1 select 2 Memory edit 1 set 1. [ 2. [ 3. [ 4. [ ] ] ] ] MEMORY1 MEMORY2 MEMORY3 MEMORY4 All delete 2 3 2 set 1 select Memory edit Memory name change ] ] ] ] MEMORY1 MEMORY2 MEMORY3 MEMORY4 1 Delete the ”MEMORY1” data.
Setup menu 1 2 3 Press to display the Setup menu. Press to select the menu to adjust. Setup Press to adjust the menu. Press to exit from menu. 3D Settings Signal Screensaver Extended life settings Input label YUV/RGB-in select Power save PC Power management Auto power off OSD Language RGB Off Off Off English (UK) YUV / RGB-in select This menu is displayed when DVI-D Terminal Board (TY-FB11DD) is installed to the unit.
Setup menu OSD Language Select your preferred language. Selectable languages English(UK) Deutsch Français Italiano Español ENGLISH(US) .......(Chinese) .......(Japanese) Русский .......(Russian) 3D Settings If the 3D images are not displayed correctly or seem unusual, please adjust and setup the 3D settings. Setup 3D Settings Signal Screensaver Extended life settings Input label Power save Off PC Power management Off Auto power off Off OSD Language English (UK) Select the item and set.
Setup menu SIGNAL menu Note: “Signal” setup menu displays a different setting condition for each input signal. Setup 3D Settings Signal Screensaver Extended life settings Input label Power save Off PC Power management Off Auto power off Off OSD Language English (UK) Select the item and set. 2 access 1 select For RGB 2 change 1 select [ RGB ] Signal Sync XGA Mode H-Freq. V-Freq. Signal Format Auto Auto 63.98 kHz 60.
Setup menu • 24p SMOOTH FILM • 3D 24p Film Display During 2D or 3D viewing, images captured at 24 frames per second are provided in a smooth manner. Off On Note: This function can be set only for 24p signal input with 2D or 3D images For 3D images, images captured at 24 frames per second are set. 60Hz 48Hz 60Hz: Increases the number of frames to reproduce more natural movement images. 48Hz: Reproduces images like film-specific. Note: This function can be set only for 24p signal input with 3D images.
Setup menu Extended life settings The following settings are setup to reduce image retention: Extended life settings Setup 3D Settings Signal Screensaver Extended life settings Input label Power save Off PC Power management Off Auto power off Off OSD Language English (UK) 2 access 1 select Express settings Custom settings Reset Set to the recommended value Set individually Reset to the factory settings Extended life settings Recommended settings Picture Mode Contrast Side panel NANODRIFT Saver Pea
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.
Setup menu Custom settings Set the individual “Image Retention Reduction” menu. 1 Select “Custom settings”. Extended life settings Express settings Custom settings Reset 2 access 1 select set each menu to the recommended setting: 2 To Select “Recommended settings”.
Setup menu Customizing the Input labels This function can change the label of the Input signal to be displayed. (see page 15) Select an input terminal and set.
Options Adjustments 1 Press to display the Setup menu. 2 Press to select “OSD Language”. Setup 3D Settings Signal Screensaver Extended life settings Input label Power save Off PC Power management Off Auto power off Off OSD Language English (UK) Press for more than 3 seconds. Press to select “Options”. 3 Options Shipping Press to display the Options menu. Press to select your preferred menu.
Options Adjustments Item Adjustments MENU&ENTER On Off Off: All the buttons at the right side of the main unit can be used. Button lock MENU&ENTER: ENTER/ buttons on right side of main unit. MENU and Locks On: Locks all the button on right side of main unit. Sets Button lock with the unit buttons in the following procedure.
Options Adjustments Item Adjustments 3D Safety Precautions show/hide is set during power ON. On: 3D Safety Precaution is shown every time when the power is ON. Off: 3D Safety Precaution is not shown when the power is ON. When the setting changes from “On” to “Off”, the confirmation screen is displayed as below. Pressing “YES” switches the setting. 3D Safety Precautions 3D Safety Precautions If Off is selected, the 3D safety precautions will not be displayed when power is turned on.
Troubleshooting Before you call for service, determine the symptoms and make a few simple checks as shown below. Symptoms Checks Electrical Appliances Cars / Motorcycles Fluorescent light The breaker is turned off. Not switched on Picture and Brightness setting Interference No Picture (Check by pressing button on the remote control.) If a signal with a non-applicable colour system format, or frequency is input, only the input terminal indication is displayed.
List of Aspect Modes Aspect Mode Mode 1 All Aspect Factory Mode 2 setting 16:9 14:9 16:9 14:9 16:9 – The display of the pictures fills 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. Just Pictures with a 4:3 aspect ratio are enlarged horizontally so that the picture distortion is minimized.
Applicable Input Signals *Mark: Applicable input signal Signal name 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 525 (480) / 60i 525 (480) / 60p 625 (575) / 50i 625 (576) / 50i 625 (575) / 50p 625 (576) / 50p 750 (720) / 60p 750 (720) / 50p 1,125 (1,080) / 60i 1,125 (1,080) / 50i 1,125 (1,080) / 60p 1,125 (1,080) / 50p 1,125 (1,080) / 30p 1,125 (1,080) / 25p 1,125 (1,080) / 24p 1,125 (1,080) / 24s
Shipping condition This function allows you to reset the unit to the factory setting. 1 2 Setup Press to display the Setup menu. Press to select “OSD Language”. Press for more than 3 seconds. 3 Press to select “Shipping”. 3D Settings Signal Screensaver Extended life settings Input label Power save Off PC Power management Off Auto power off Off OSD Language English (UK) Options Shipping Press to display the Shipping menu. 4 Press to select “YES”. Press to confirm.
Specifications Power Source Power Consumption Power on Stand-by condition Power off condition Plasma Display panel Screen size (No.of pixels) Operating condition Temperature Humidity Applicable signals Scanning format PC signals Connection terminals AV IN HDMI 1/2 SDI IN*1 DVI-D IN*1 PC IN SERIAL 3D SHUTTER OUT*2 SLOT DVI-D IN Dimensions (W × H × D) Mass (weight) TH-152UX1W 200 - 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz 3,700 W 0.5 W 0.3 W Drive method : AC type 152-inch, 17:9 aspect ratio 134.4” (W) × 70.9” (H) × 152.
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