Operating Instructions High Definition Plasma Display Model No. TH-58PF12EK TH-65PF12EK The illustration shown is an image. 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.
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.
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.) • Speakers ........................................................................ TY-SP58P10WK (for TH-58PF12EK), TY-SP65P11WK (for TH-65PF12EK) • Pedestal ...............................................
Safety Precautions Ventilation should not be impeded by covering the ventilation openings with items such as newspapers, table cloths and curtains. For sufficient ventilation; If using the pedestal (optional accessory), leave a space of 10 cm or more at the top, left and right, and 7 cm or more at the rear, and also keep the space between the bottom of the display and the floor surface. If using some other setting-up method, follow the manual of it.
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.
Accessories Accessories Supply Check that you have the accessories and items shown Operating Instruction book CD-ROM (Operating instructions) Power supply cord Remote Control Transmitter N2QAYB000432 Fixing band × 1 Batteries for the Remote Control Transmitter (R6 (UM3) Size × 2) Ferrite core × 2 Use the Ferrite cores to comply with the EMC standard. (see page 57) Remote Control Batteries Requires two R6 batteries. 1. Pull and hold the hook, then open the battery cover. 2.
Connections 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) 1 2 1 Speaker terminal (L) Speaker terminal (R) 2 AC cord connection (see page 12) – AC cord fixing Unplug the AC cord Close 1 Push until the hook clicks. 1 Plug the AC cord into the display unit. Plug the AC cord until it clicks.
Connections PC Input Terminals connection (Female) COMPUTER AUDIO PC IN Conversion adapter (if necessary) RGB Mini D-sub 15p PC cable Audio (Male) Stereo plug 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 61), adjustment values such as for the standard picture positions and sizes have already been stored in this unit.
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”. (see page 51) (Male) COMPUTER 1 2 6 3 7 4 8 5 9 SERIAL 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.
Connections DVI-D connection This unit has terminal boards equivalent to DVI-D Terminal Board (TY-FB11DD) as standard equipment. PC with DVI-D video out DVI-D video cable (Within 5 m) AUDIO DVI-D IN SLOT2 Mini-plug (M3) DVI-D Input Connector Pin Layouts 24 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 17 16 9 8 1 Connection port view Signal Name T.M.D.S. data 2T.M.D.S. data 2+ T.M.D.S. data 2 shield Pin No. 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 DDC clock DDC data T.M.D.S. data 1T.M.D.S. data 1+ T.M.D.S.
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 8) 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 fitted to your set. • When disconnecting the AC cord, be absolutely sure to disconnect the AC cord plug at the socket outlet first.
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 English (UK) OSD Language Deutsch 1 Français Select the language. Italiano Español 2 ENGLISH (US) Set. Select Set PRESENT TIME Setup 1 Select “DAY” or “PRESENT TIME”. 2 Setup “DAY” or “PRESENT TIME”. 1 Select “Set”.
Selecting the input signal Select the input signals to be connected by installing the optional Terminal Boards. 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: INPUT1 INPUT2 INPUT3 PC Notes: • Selecting is also possible by pressing the INPUT button on the unit. • Input terminal will not be selected if the terminal board is not installed into the SLOT.
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 21) INPUT MENU -/ Main Power On / Off Switch Power Indicator The Power Indicator will light. • Power-OFF .... Indicator not illuminated (The unit will still consume some power as long as the power cord is still inserted into the wall outlet.) • Standby ........
Basic Controls Remote Control Transmitter ACTION button Press to make selections. ASPECT button Press to adjust the aspect. (see page 17) Standby (ON / OFF) button The Plasma Display must first be plugged into the wall outlet and turned on at the power switch (see page 12). Press this button to turn the Plasma Display On, from Standby mode. Press it again to turn the Plasma Display Off to Standby mode. POS.
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.
MULTI PIP You can display two pictures, such as a video image and computer image, in a two-screen display. (Use the remote control for this operation. It cannot be performed with the buttons on the main unit.) MULTI PIP Setup Set the functions and mode for two-screen display in “MULTI PIP Setup” in the Setup menu. (see page 43) Selecting the Display Mode Each time this button is pressed, the screen changes. Note: The screen changes in the same way when “Display Mode” in “MULTI PIP Setup” is changed.
MULTI PIP Transparent Function and Insertion Function: Two functions are available for blend PIP: the transparent function and the insertion function. Set these functions with “Transparency” or “Insert” in “MULTI PIP Setup”. (see page 43) Transparent Function: Insertion Function: Data such as text are displayed transparently on the The sub screen image is divided into transparent and nonbackground image.
Digital Zoom This displays an enlargement of the designated part of the displayed image. 1 Display the operation guide. Exit Press to access Digital Zoom. The operation guide will be displayed. 1 During Digital Zoom, only the following buttons can be operated. [Remote control] OFF TIMER button [Unit] VOL button INPUT MENU -/ VOL +/ ENTER/ MUTE button VOL button POSITION / ACTION button 2 Select the area of the image to be enlarged. Press on the enlargement location to select.
On-Screen Menu Displays Remote Control Unit 1 Display the menu screen. Press several times. MENU Press to select. (Example: Picture menu) 2 Select the item. Select. Picture Normalise Each time the MENU button is pressed, the menu screen will switch. Normal Viewing Picture Sound Pos. /Size Setup Select. Normal Picture Mode Contrast Brightness Colour Hue Sharpness White balance Colour Management Advanced settings Press.
On-Screen Menu Displays Overview Note: Menu that cannot be adjusted is grayout. Adjustable menu changes depending on signal, input and menu setting. Pos.
Adjusting Pos. /Size 1 2 3 Press to display the Pos. /Size menu. Press to select the menu to adjust. During “Video (S Video)”, “Digital”, “SDI” and “HDMI” input signal. Pos. /Size Normalise Auto Setup Normal H-Pos H-Size V-Pos V-Size 1:1 Pixel Mode Press to adjust the menu. 0 0 0 0 Off During “Component”, “RGB” and “PC” input signal. Pos. /Size 4 Press to exit from adjust mode.
Adjusting POS. /SIZE Notes: • If the dot clock frequency is 162 MHz or higher, Dot Clock and Clock Phase cannot be made. • When digital RGB signal input, Dot Clock and Clock Phase cannot be made. • Auto Setup may not work when a cropped or dark image is input. In such case, switch to a bright image with borders and other objects are clearly shown, and then try auto setup again. • Depending on the signal, out of alignment may occur after Auto Setup. Carry out fine tuning for the position/size as required.
Adjusting Pos. /Size 1:1 Pixel Mode Adjusts the display size when 1125i, 1125p or 1250i signal is input. Notes: • Select On when you would like to replay 1920 × 1080 input signal. • Applicable input signal; 1125 (1080) / 50i · 60i · 24sF · 24p · 25p · 30p · 50p · 60p, 1250 (1080) / 50i • Select Off when flickering is shown around the image. • H-Size, V-Size and Dot Clock cannot be adjusted when On is selected.
Picture Adjustments 1 Press to display the Picture menu. 2 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. Adjusts for nice skin colour. Adjusts picture sharpness. Notes: • “Colour” and “Hue” settings cannot be adjusted for “RGB/PC” input signal.
Picture Profiles Up to 8 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.
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 26, 27) 2 In the Picture menu, select “Memory save”. 3 5 1 select Memory save Memory load Memory edit 2 access A N a n 0 ! _ Select a profile name for saving the picture adjustment values. 1 select 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 (SLOT1, 2, 3 or PC IN). • When the settings are locked in “Extended life settings”, profiles cannot be loaded. 1 In the Picture menu, select “Memory load”. 1 select Memory save Memory load Memory edit 2 Select the profile to load.
Sound Adjustment 1 Normalise 2 Select to adjust each item. Press to select the menu to adjust. Select the desired level by listening to the sound. 3 1/2 Sound Press to display the Sound menu. Normal Sound Mode Bass Mid Treble Balance Surround Audio Out (PIP) Normal 0 0 0 0 Off Main Press to exit from adjust mode. Item Sound Mode Bass Mid Treble Balance Surround Details Normal: Emits the original sound. Dynamic: Accentuates sharp sound. Clear: Attenuates human voice. Adjusts low pitch sounds.
PRESENT TIME Setup / Set up TIMER The timer can switch the Plasma Display On or Off. Before attempting Timer Set, confirm the PRESENT TIME and adjust if necessary. Then set POWER ON Time / POWER OFF Time. 1 2 Setup Press to display the Setup menu. Press to select Set up TIMER or PRESENT TIME Setup. Press to display the Set up TIMER screen or PRESENT TIME Setup screen.
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. 1 Press to display the Setup menu. Press to display Screensaver screen. 3 1/2 Signal Screensaver Extended life settings Component/RGB-in select Press to select Screensaver.
Screensaver (For preventing image retention) 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”.) Press to select Start Time / Finish Time (when Time Designation is selected). Press to select Periodic Time / Operating Time (when Interval is selected).
Reduces screen image retention Extended life settings The following settings are setup to reduce image retention: Setup 1/2 Extended life settings Input label Power save Standby save Power management Auto power off OSD Language Set to the recommended value Set individually Reset to the factory settings Express settings Custom settings Reset Signal Screensaver Extended life settings Component/RGB-in select RGB PC Off Off Off Off English (UK) Extended life settings Recommended settings Picture Mode Co
Reduces screen image retention NANODRIFT Saver Moves the display position of the screen slightly to reduce image retention on the display panel. Off: If, for example, the side bars are displayed, moves the display position of the screen when the power is turned on and when the picture is muted (VMT command input). Min–Max: Moves the display position of the screen at set time intervals. You can set the screen movement range.
Reduces screen image retention Custom settings Set the individual “Image Retention Reduction” menu. 1 Select “Custom settings”. Extended life settings Express settings Custom settings Reset 1 select 2 access set each menu to the recommended setting: 2 To Select “Recommended settings”.
Reduces power consumption • 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 12, 15, 16), so standby power of the set is reduced. • Power management: When this function is set to On, it operates under the following conditions to turn the power on or off automatically.
Customizing the Input labels This function can change the label of the Input signal to be displayed. Select the input signal which you would like to change its label before customizing the Input labels. (see page 14, 16) Press to select Input label. Setup 1/2 Signal Screensaver Extended life settings Component/RGB-in select Press to change the Input label.
Display orientation Sets the fan control and the display style of on-screen menu for vertical installation. 1 2 Press to display the Setup menu. Press to select Display orientation. Press to select “Landscape” or “Portrait”. 3 MULTI DISPLAY Setup MULTI PIP Setup Portrait Setup Set up TIMER PRESENT TIME Setup Network Setup Display orientation 2/2 Landscape Press to exit from adjust mode Landscape Fan control for horizontal installation. Portrait Fan control for vertical installation.
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 × 2) group of 9 (3 × 3) group of 16 (4 × 4) group of 25 (5 × 5) How to Setup MULTI DISPLAY 1 Press to display the Setup menu. Setup Press to select the MULTI DISPLAY Setup.
Setup for MULTI DISPLAY Item Details Select “Off” or “On”. The brightness depends on each display’s setting. Equalize the brightness of all the displays. Off On AI-Synchronization Note: If you set AI-synchronization to On, the following menus will be unavailable and these settings will be fixed to the initial values. Picture menu: Colour, Hue, Input level (Advanced settings) 4 Press to exit from Setup.
MULTI PIP Setup Set the two-screen display function that is activated when 1 is pressed. Setup Press to display the Setup menu. MULTI DISPLAY Setup MULTI PIP Setup Portrait Setup Set up TIMER Press to select the MULTI PIP Setup. 2 MULTI PIP Setup Press to display the “MULTI PIP Setup” menu. 3 2/2 PIP — Off 0% Off 1 MULTI PIP Display Mode Transparency Transparency level Insert Insert level Press to select the menu to adjust. Press to adjust the menu.
Set up 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) Note: When using the Portrait function with displays set vertically, “Display orientation” in Setup menu has to be set to “Portrait” (see page 40). How to setup Portrait 1 Press to display the Setup menu. Press to select the Portrait Setup. 2 Press to display the “Portrait Setup” menu.
Set up for Portrait 5 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 functions. Portrait Setup Seam hides video Viewing Area Location AI-synchronization Notes: • For HD signal videos, the “Viewing Area” is set at “16:9”, and cannot be changed.
Setup for Input Signals Component / RGB-in select Select to match the signals from the source connected to the Component / RGB input terminals. Y, PB, PR signals “Component” RGB signals “RGB” 1 2 Press to display the Setup menu. Press to select the “Component / RGB-in select”. Press to select the desired input signal. Component 3 RGB Press to exit from adjust mode.
Setup for Input Signals Signal menu Note: “Signal” setup menu displays a different setting condition for each input signal. 1 2 Setup Press to display the Setup menu. Signal Screensaver Extended life settings Component/RGB-in select Press to select the “Signal”. Press to select the menu to adjust. Press ACTION ( ) button Press to adjust the menu. For Video (S VIDEO) Press to exit from adjust mode.
Setup for Input Signals Colour system / Panasonic Auto Select Signal from the “Setup” menu during AV(S Video) input signal. (“Signal [AV]” menu is displayed.) Press to select the “Colour system” or “Panasonic Auto”. Press to select each functions.
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 Off Press to select “Off”, “Min” , “Mid” , “Max” , “Advanced”. Advanced NR Sets the three NR functions separately. 1 Press to enter Advanced NR. 2 Noise reduction Press to select “Advanced”. Press to select P-NR, Mosquito NR or Block NR. Press to select “Off”, “Min”, “Mid”, “Max”.
Setup for Input Signals Sync Select Signal from the “Setup” menu during RGB input signal. Press to select the “Sync”. Press to adjust. [ RGB ] Signal Sync Cinema reality XGA Mode Auto Off Auto Setting RGB sync signal: Confirm 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 are automatically selected. If both input, it is selected the H and V sync.
Network Setup Make the various settings to use the network function. Setup MULTI DISPLAY Setup MULTI PIP Setup Portrait Setup Set up TIMER PRESENT TIME Setup Network Setup Display orientation 2/2 DHCP, IP address, Subnet mask, and Gateway settings 1 Set DHCP. When “Off” is selected, IP address and other settings can be set manually. Landscape 2 Select the item and press 3 Enter an address. IP address 192.168. I 0.
Options Adjustments 1 Options Press to display the Setup menu. 1/3 Weekly Command Timer Onscreen display Initial INPUT Initial VOL level Maximum VOL level INPUT lock Button lock Remocon User level Press to select “OSD Language”. 2 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. 4 Press to adjust the menu. 5 Onscreen display On: Displays all the following on screen.
Options Adjustments Item Adjustments INPUT lock PC INPUT1 INPUT2 INPUT3 Off Locks the input switch operation. Notes: • Only the adjusted signal is displayed (see page 14). • Signal can be displayed when the Terminal board is installed. • Input switch can be used when this is set to “Off”. • In two screen display mode, if anything other than “Off” is set, the value will be fixed as the value input in the single screen display mode.
Options Adjustments Item Adjustments Studio W/B Off: Nullify all the settings adjusted. On: Sets the colour temperature for TV studio. Note: Valid only when the “Warm” is set as “White balance” in Picture menu. Studio Gain Sharpens the contrast for a better view when a part of the image is too light to see. Off: Disables “Studio Gain”. On: Enables “Studio Gain”.
Options Adjustments Weekly Command Timer You can set 7-day timer programming by setting time and command. Note: Before setting Weekly Command Timer, set PRESENT TIME Setup. (see page 32) 1 Press to select Function. Options Press to select “On”. Weekly Command Timer Note: • When Function is set to On, Set up TIMER (see page 32) is unavailable and Interval / Time Designation in Mode of Screensaver (see page 33) cannot be selected.
Options Adjustments 6 Press to select Command No. Press to select a command number. Command setting screen Weekly Command Timer Program 1 Command No Time Command 7 Press to select Time / Command. 02 10:30 IMS:SL1 Weekly Command Timer 1 Program Press to set each item. 02 Command No Time: Set the time to execute a command program. 10:30 Time IMS:SL1 Command Pressing “ ” or “ ” button once changes “Time” 1 minute. Pressing “ ” or “ ” button continuously changes “Time” by 15 minutes.
Using Network Function This unit has a network function to control the network connected display with your computer. Note: To use the network function, set each “Network Setup” setting and make sure to set the “Control I/F Select” to “LAN”. (see page 51) When “LAN” is set, power indicator is lit orange when the slot power is turned on, then the power is turned “Off” with remote control (stand-by state) regardless of the “Slot power” setting.
Shipping condition PJLink™ Protocol The network function of the unit conforms with PJLink™ class 1 and you can operate the following actions from your computer using PJLink™ protocol. • Display setup • Display status query Supported commands Commands to control the unit with PJLink™ protocol are shown in the table below.
Troubleshooting Before you call for service, determine the symptoms and make a few simple checks as shown below. Symptoms Picture Sound Interference Noisy Sound Normal Picture No Sound No Picture No Sound No Picture Normal Sound No Colour Normal Sound No remote control operations can be performed. A cracking sound is sometimes heard from the unit. The top or bottom of the picture on the screen is cut off when I use the zoom function.
List of Aspect Modes Aspect mode All Aspect: Factory setting On All Aspect: Off 16:9 14:9 16:9 Just – The pictures with a 4:3 aspect ratio among the 16:9 aspect ratio signals are enlarged horizontally so that the picture distortion is minimized. The left and right edges of the pictures are cut off. The display of the areas around the left and right edges of the screen is slightly elongated.
Applicable Input Signals 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 53 525 (480) / 60i 525 (480) / 60p 625 (575) / 50i 625 (575) / 50p 625 (576) / 50p 750 (720) / 60p 750 (720) / 50p 1,125 (1,080) / 60p 1,125 (1,080) / 60i 1,125 (1,080) / 50p 1,125 (1,080) / 50i 1,125 (1,080) / 24sF 1,125 (1,080) / 30p 1,125 (1,080) / 25p 1,125 (1,080) / 24p 1,250 (1,080) / 50i 2,048 × 1,080 / 24sF ∗7 2,048 ×
Command list of Weekly Command Timer No.
Specifications TH-58PF12EK Power Source Power Consumption Power on Stand-by condition Power off condition Plasma Display panel Screen size (No.
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