Panasonic Full HD LCD Display TH 70LF50 Operating Instructions

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Basic Controls
Standby (ON / OFF) button
The Display must  rst be plugged into 
the wall outlet and turned on at the power 
switch (see page 17).
Press this button to turn the Display On, 
from Standby mode. Press it again to turn 
the Display Off to Standby mode.
ACTION button
Press to make selections.
ASPECT button
Press to adjust the aspect. 
(see page 22)
POS. /SIZE button 
(see page 25, 26)
PICTURE button 
(see page 27, 28)
Sound mute On / Off 
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.
N button 
(see page 26, 27, 28, 29)
POSITION buttons
INPUT button 
Press to select input signal sequentially. 
(see page 19)
ECO MODE (ECO)
Press to change the ECO MODE 
setup status. (see page 35)
FUNCTION buttons (FUNCTION)
(see page 48)
Digital Zoom (see page 23)
Remote Control Transmitter
AUTO SETUP button
Automatically adjusts the position/
size of the screen. (see page 25)
SET UP button (see page 30 - 45)
SOUND button (see page 29)
Volume Adjustment
Press the Volume Up “+” or Down “–” 
button to increase or decrease the 
sound volume level.
R button (see page 24) 
Press the R button to return to 
previous menu screen.
OFF TIMER button
The Display can be preset to switch to stand-by after 
a  xed period. The setting changes to 30 minutes, 
60 minutes, 90 minutes and 0 minutes (off timer 
cancelled) each time the button is pressed.
30 MIN 60 MIN
0 MIN90 MIN
When three minutes remain, “OFF TIMER 3 MIN” will 
	 ash.
The off timer is cancelled if a power interruption 
occurs.
RECALL button
Press the “RECALL” button to display 
the current system status.
1 Input label
2 Aspect mode (see page 22)
3 Off timer
 
The off timer indicator is displayed only 
when the off timer has been set.
4 Clock display (see page 47)
OFF  TIMER
90MIN
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2
3
410:00
PC4:3 
						

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ASPECT Controls
The 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:
[from the unit]
Right side surface
Note:
The aspect mode is memorized separately for each input terminal. 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. It is prohibited to show or alter the copyrighted materials of other people 
for commercial purposes without the prior permission of the copyright holder.
4:3 ZOOM1FULL
Aspect modePicture  Enlarged screen
Description
FULL
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.
4:3
Pictures with a 4:3 aspect ratio are displayed with their 
original aspect ratio. Side panels are displayed at the left 
and right edges of the screen.
Pictures with a 16:9 aspect ratio are displayed with their 
original aspect ratio. The left and right edges of the pictures 
are masked by side panels.
ZOOM1
Letterbox pictures with a 16:9 aspect ratio are enlarged 
vertically and horizontally so that their display   lls the screen. 
The top and bottom edges of the pictures are cut off.
ZOOM2
Letterbox pictures with a 16:9 aspect ratio are enlarged 
vertically and horizontally so that their display   lls the screen. 
The top and bottom edges as well as the left and right edges 
of the pictures are cut off.
ZOOM2
VOL
ENTER/
+/
-/
The aspect mode changes each time the ENTER button is pressed. 
						

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EXIT
2
1
EXIT
× 1× 2× 3× 4
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Digital Zoom
This displays an enlargement of the designated part of the displayed image.
Select the area of the image to be enlarged.
Press on the enlargement location to select.
Return to normal display (quit Digital Zoom).
Press to exit from the Digital Zoom.
Notes:
•  When power goes OFF (including “Off Timer” operation), Digital Zoom terminates.
•  The Digital Zoom function cannot be selected while in the following operation state:
  When MULTI DISPLAY SETUP is ON (see page 38).
  When SCREENSAVER is running. (see page 32)
•  While Digital Zoom is in operation, “Adjusting POS. /SIZE” cannot be used.Select the magni cation required for the enlarged display.
Each time this is pressed, the magni cation factor changes.
This is shown in the image being displayed.
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4
The cursor will move.
1Display the operation guide.
Press to access Digital Zoom.
The operation guide will be displayed.
During Digital Zoom, only the following buttons can be operated.
[Remote control]
POSITION / 
ACTION button 
						

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On-Screen Menu Displays
Remote Control Unit
1Display the menu screen.
Press to select.
(Example: PICTURE menu)
MENU
VOL
+/
-/
 
Press several times.
Each time the MENU button is pressed, the 
menu screen will switch.
Normal Viewing PICTURE
SOUND POS. /SIZE
SET UP
2Select the item.
 
100
70
50
50
50
PICTURE 
NORMAL NORMALIZE STANDARD 
BRIGHTNESS PICTURE MENU 
COLOR PICTURE BACKLIGHT
TINT
ADVANCED SETTINGSCOLOR TEMPNORMAL SHARPNESS
50
( Example: 
PICTURE menu)
Select.
VOL
ENTER/
+/
-/
 Press.
 Select.
3Set.Adjust.
VOL
ENTER/
+/
-/
 Press.
 Adjust.
4Exit the menu.
Press.
Press 
 to return to the 
previous menu.MENU
VOL
+/
-/
                     
Press several times.
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SIGNAL
INPUT LABEL
ECO MODE SETTINGS
WOBBLING
SET UP
OFF
COMPONENT/RGB-IN SELECT
RGB SCREENSAVER
NO ACTIVITY POWER OFF
DISABLE
OSD LANGUAGEENGLISH (US)
2/2 SET UP
MULTI DISPLAY SETUP
SET UP TIMER
PRESENT TIME SETUP
MENU DISPLAY DURATION15 SMENU TRANSPARENCY20
NETWORK SETUP
PICTURE menu SET UP menu POS./SIZE menu SOUND menu
Menu display list
Note: Menu that cannot be adjusted is grayout. Adjustable menu changes depending on signal, input and menu setting.
see page 27, 28
see page 30-45see page 25, 26
see page 29
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SOUND OUT LEFT CHANNEL
RIGHT CHANNELCHANNEL 1
CHANNEL 1
OFF
LEVEL METEROFF
SDI SOUND OUTPUT
100
70
50
50
50
PICTURE
NORMALNORMALIZESTANDARD
BRIGHTNESS PICTURE MENU
COLOR PICTURE BACKLIGHT
TINT
ADVANCED SETTINGSCOLOR TEMPNORMAL SHARPNESS
500
NORMAL NORMALIZE 
AUTO SETUP
POS. /SIZE 
V-POS
0
H-POS
V-SIZECLOCK PHASEH-SIZE
1:1 PIXEL MODE DOT CLOCK
0
0
0 0
OFF
0
0
0
SOUND 
NORMAL NORMALIZE STANDARD
OFF TREBLE AUDIO MENU 
BALANCEBASS 
SURROUND
1/2 
						

							OFF0
NORMALNORMALIZE
AUTO SETUP
POS. /SIZE
V-POS
0
H-POS
V-SIZECLOCK PHASEH-SIZE
1:1 PIXEL MODE DOT CLOCK
0
0
0 0
Note:
Unadjustable items are grayed out.
Adjustable items differ 
depending on the input signal 
and the display mode.
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Adjusting POS. /SIZE
1Press to display the POS. /SIZE menu.
Press to select the menu to adjust.
Press to adjust the menu.
Press to exit from adjust mode.
Note:
If a “Cue” or “Rew” signal from a VCR or DVD player is received, the picture position will shift up or down. This picture 
position movement cannot be controlled by the POS. /SIZE function.
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3
4
AUTO 
SETUPH-POS/V-POS, H-SIZE/V-SIZE, DOT CLOCK and CLOCK PHASE are automatically adjusted when the 
RGB or PC signal is received.
This setting only operates when a PC signal or RGB signal is input, and the aspect is “FULL”.
Using Remote Control
When  on the remote control is pressed, “AUTO SETUP” will be executed.
When AUTO SETUP does not work, “INVALID” is displayed.
Notes:
•  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  ne tuning for the 
position/size as required.
• If AUTO SETUP cannot set properly for vertical frequency 60Hz XGA signal (1024×768@60Hz and 
1366×768@60Hz), pre-selecting the individual signal in “XGA MODE” (see page 42) may results in correct 
AUTO SETUP.
•  AUTO SETUP does not work well when a signal such as additional information is superimposed out of 
valid image period or intervals between synchronizing and image signals are short.
•  If AUTO SETUP cannot adjust correctly, select “NORMALIZE” once and press ACTION (
) then adjust 
POS. /SIZE manually.
•  If the picture goes off screen in the horizontal direction as a result of performing AUTO SETUP, perform 
DOT CLOCK adjustment. 
						

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While the 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 (except “CLOCK PHASE” and “DOT CLOCK”) 
are returned to the factory settings.
Helpful Hint (    / NORMALIZE 
 Normalization)
H-POSAdjust the horizontal position.V-POSAdjust the vertical position.
H-SIZEAdjust the horizontal size.V-SIZEAdjust the vertical size.
CLOCK 
PHASE(During RGB and PC input signal)
Eliminate the 	 ickering and distortion.
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.
OVER 
SCANTurn image over scan ON/OFF.
Con gurable signals are as follows:
525i, 525p, 625i, 625p, 750/60p, 750/50p (Component Video, DVI, HDMI)
      ON                OFF
Notes:
•  “OFF” is effective during only “FULL” aspect mode.
•  When “OFF” is set, “H-SIZE” and “V-SIZE” cannot be adjusted.
1:1 PIXEL 
MODEAdjusts the display size when 1125i or 1125p signal is input.
Notes:
•  “ON” is effective during only “FULL” aspect mode.
•  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
•  Select OFF when 	 ickering is shown around the image.
•  H-SIZE and V-SIZE cannot be adjusted when ON is selected.
   OFF  ON
Adjusting POS. /SIZE 
						

							100
70
50
50
50
PICTURE
NORMALNORMALIZESTANDARD
BRIGHTNESS PICTURE MENU
COLOR PICTURE BACKLIGHT
TINT
ADVANCED SETTINGSCOLOR TEMPNORMAL SHARPNESS
50
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Press the left   or right    button to switch between modes.
STANDARD
For viewing in standard (evening lighting) environments.
DYNAMIC
For viewing in brighter environments.
CINEMA
For use in viewing tone-focused pictures with brightness 
reduced.
Note:
  If you would like to change the picture and color of the 
selected PICTURE menu to something else, adjust using 
the items in the PICTURE menu. (see next page)
PICTURE Adjustments
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ADVANCED SETTINGS
Enables   ne picture adjustment at a professional level 
(see next page).
While the “PICTURE” menu is displayed, 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.
Helpful Hint (  
 / NORMALIZE 
 Normalization)
Press the left  or right  
 
  button to switch between modes.
NORMAL WARM COOL
Press to display the PICTURE menu.
Press to select the menu to adjust.
Select the desired level by looking at the picture behind the menu. Select to adjust each item.
STANDARD
CINEMADYNAMIC Note: 
Menu that cannot be adjusted is grayout. Adjustable menu 
changes depending on signal, input and menu setting.
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Press to enter Advanced 
Settings.
AGC  GAMMA  INPUT LEVEL 
ADVANCED SETTINGS 
NORMAL NORMALIZE 
W/B LOW B W/B HIGH R
W/B LOW R
W/B LOW G W/B HIGH G
W/B HIGH B0
2.2
50
50 50
50
50
50OFF 
						

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PICTURE Adjustments
ADVANCED SETTINGS
Notes:
•  “COLOR” setting can be adjusted for 
Video input signal.
•
 You can change the level of each function 
(BACKLIGHT, PICTURE, BRIGHTNESS, 
COLOR, TINT, SHARPNESS) for each 
PICTURE MENU.
•  The setting details for STANDARD, 
DYNAMIC and CINEMA respectively 
are memorized separately for each input 
terminal.
•  The “TINT” setting can be adjusted for 
NTSC signal only during Video input 
signal.
•  “BACKLIGHT” can be adjusted when 
“ECO MODE” is set to “CUSTOM” and 
“POWER SAVE” to “OFF”. (see page 
35) 
On the remote control unit, while the “ADVANCED SETTINGS” menu is displayed, if either the N button is pressed at any time 
or the ACTION (
  ) button is pressed during “NORMALIZE”, then all adjustment values are returned to the factory settings.
Helpful Hint (  
 / NORMALIZE 
 Normalization)
Item Effect Adjustments
BACKLIGHT
DarkerBrighterAdjusts luminance of the back light.
PICTURE
LessMoreAdjusts the proper picture contrast.
BRIGHTNESSDarkerBrighter
Adjusts for easier viewing of dark 
pictures such as night scenes and 
black hair.
COLOR
LessMoreAdjusts color saturation.
TINT
ReddishGreenishAdjusts for natural 	 esh tones.
SHARPNESSLessMoreAdjusts picture sharpness.
Item Effect Details
INPUT 
LEVEL
LessMoreAdjustment of parts which are extremely bright and hard to see.
GAMMA
DownUpS CURVE    2.0  
 2.2  
  2.6
AGC
OFFONIncreases the brightness of dark signal automatically.
W/B HIGH R
LessMoreAdjusts the white balance for light red areas.
W/B HIGH G
LessMoreAdjusts the white balance for light green areas.
W/B HIGH B
LessMoreAdjusts the white balance for light blue areas.
W/B LOW R
LessMoreAdjusts the white balance for dark red areas.
W/B LOW G
LessMoreAdjusts the white balance for dark green areas.
W/B LOW B
LessMoreAdjusts the white balance for dark blue areas.
Notes:
•  Carry out “W/B” adjustment as follows.
1. 
Adjust the white balance of the bright sections using the “W/B HIGH R” , “W/B HIGH G” and “W/B HIGH B” settings.
2. Adjust the white balance of the dark sections using the “W/B LOW R” , “W/B LOW G” and “W/B LOW B” settings.
3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 to adjust.
 Steps 1 and 2 affect each other’s settings, so repeat each step in turn to make the adjustment.
•  The adjustment values are memorized separately for each input terminal.
•  The adjustment range values should be used as an adjustment reference. 
						

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0
0
SOUND
NORMALNORMALIZESTANDARD1/2
OFF TREBLE AUDIO MENU
BALANCEBASS
SURROUND
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SOUND Adjustment
Note: BASS, TREBLE and SURROUND settings are memorized separately for each AUDIO MENU.
1Press to display the SOUND menu.
Press to select the menu to adjust.
Select the desired level by listening to the sound.
Press to exit from adjust mode.
2Select to adjust each item.
While the “SOUND” menu is displayed, 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.
Helpful Hint (  
 / NORMALIZE 
 Normalization)
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Item Details
AUDIO MENUSTANDARD:  Emits the original sound.
DYNAMIC:  Accentuates sharp sound.
CLEAR:    Attenuates human voice.
BASSAdjusts low pitch sounds.
TREBLEAdjusts high pitch sound.
BALANCEAdjusts left and right volumes.
SURROUNDSelect ON or OFF.
SDI SOUND OUTPUT
This menu is available only when selecting a slot that the following terminal board is installed:
HD-SDI Terminal Board with audio (TY-FB10HD)
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SOUND OUT LEFT CHANNEL
RIGHT CHANNELCHANNEL 1
CHANNEL 1
OFF
LEVEL METEROFF
SDI SOUND OUTPUTItem Details
LEFT CHANNELCHANNEL 1 to CHANNEL 16
Selects left audio channel.
RIGHT CHANNELCHANNEL 1 to CHANNEL 16
Selects right audio channel.
SOUND OUTON 
 OFF
ON:  Enables audio output.
OFF:  Disables audio output.
LEVEL METEROFF 
 1-8CH  9-16CH
Sets audio channels to show in the audio level meter.
8 channels are displayed in the audio level meter; 4 channels 
each on both right and left sides of the display.
OFF:  Hides the audio level meter.
1-8CH:  Displays the audio level meter (1-8ch)
9-16CH:  Displays the audio level meter (9-16ch) 
						

							99 : 99MON
PRESENT  TIME SETUP
PRESENT  TIME OF DAY    MON  99 : 99
SET
PRESENT  TIME OF DAY DAY
2/2SET UP
MULTI DISPLAY SETUP
SET UP TIMER
PRESENT TIME SETUPNETWORK SETUPMENU DISPLAY DURATION15 SMENU TRANSPARENCY20
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PRESENT TIME SETUP / SET UP TIMER
PRESENT TIME SETUP
The timer can switch the Display ON or OFF.
Before attempting Timer Set, con rm the PRESENT TIME OF DAY and adjust if 
necessary. Then set POWER ON TIME / POWER OFF TIME.
Press to display the SET UP menu.
Press to select SET UP TIMER or 
PRESENT TIME SETUP.
Press to display the SET UP TIMER screen or PRESENT TIME SETUP screen.
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Press to select DAY or PRESENT TIME OF DAY.
Press to set up DAY or PRESENT TIME OF DAY.
   button: Forward
 
 button: Back
Notes:
• Pressing “
  ” or “ 
” button once changes PRESENT TIME OF DAY 1 minute.
• Pressing “
  ” or “ 
” button continuously changes PRESENT TIME OF DAY by 15 minutes.
Press to select SET.
Press to store PRESENT TIME SETUP.
Notes:
•  SET cannot be selected unless PRESENT TIME OF DAY is set.
•  Unless setting the present time other than “99:99”, “DAY” and “PRESENT TIME OF DAY” cannot 
be set.
•  The settings of “DAY” and “PRESENT TIME OF DAY” are reset when leaving  the display turned 
off for about 7 days for the following reasons:
  Pressing POWER switch of the unit to turn off the display.
  Disconnecting the AC cord.
  Interruption of power supply.
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