Panasonic Hd Plasma Display Th 50pf9 Operating Instructions

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Connections
SERIAL Terminals connection
Notes:
•  Use the RS-232C 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.
The SERIAL terminal conforms to the RS-232C interface specifi cation, so that the Plasma Display can be controlled by a 
computer which is connected to this terminal.
The computer will require software which allows the sending and receiving of control data which...

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DVI-D connection
Connections
Notes:
•  Additional equipment, cables and adapter plugs shown are not supplied with this set.
•  Refer to page 45 for applicable input signal.
•  Use the DVI-D cable complying with the DVI standard. Image deterioration may occur depending on the length or the 
quality of the cable.
Notes:
•  Change the “COMPONENT/RGB-IN SELECT” setting in the “SET UP” menu to “COMPONENT” 
  (when COMPONENT connection) or “RGB” (when RGB signal connection). (see page 37)
•  Additional...

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Power ON / OFF 
When the POWER is turned on for the fi rst 
time, the LANGUAGE selection screen is 
displayed.
From the second time on, language selection 
can be done from the setup menu. (see 
page 18)
Select the desired language using the   
or   
button and press the ACTION (  ) 
button.From the second time on, the screen 
shown below is displayed for a while 
(setting condition is an example).
English (UK)
Deutsch
Français
Italiano
Español
ENGLISH (US)
Русский
OSD LANGUAGE
SET SELECT
PCFULL...

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INPUT MENU ENTER/+/ VOL-/
MENU Screen ON / OFF
Each time the MENU button is pressed, the menu screen 
will switch. (see page 16)
INPUT button
(INPUT1, INPUT2, INPUT3 and PC selection)
(see page 18)
ON  OFF
ON SURROUND
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  ......... Red
• Power-ON ...... Green
• DPMS...

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Basic Controls
OFF  TIMER 90
1
2
3 PCNORMAL
Standby (ON / OFF) button
The Plasma Display must fi rst be plugged into the wall outlet and turned on at the power switch (see page 13).
Press ON to turn the Plasma Display On, from Standby mode. Press OFF to turn the Plasma Display Off 
to Standby mode.
SET UP button (see page 16, 17)
DIRECT INPUT buttons
Press the INPUT “1”, “2”, “3” or “PC” input mode selection button to 
select the INPUT mode.
This button is used to switch directly to INPUT mode.
These...

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Normal Viewing PICTURE SETUP
SOUNDPOS. /SIZE
On-Screen Menu Displays
The MENU button on the unit can also be 
pressed.
Each time the MENU button is pressed, the 
menu screen will switch.
0
0
0
0
0
0
2.2 W/B LOW B BLACK EXTENSION
W/B HIGH B
W/B LOW R
AGC GAMMA INPUT LEVEL
W/B HIGH R
ADVANCED SETTINGS
NORMALNORMALIZE
OFF
To PICTURE adjust menu (see page 24)
To ADVANCED  SETTINGS
(see page 24, 25)Press to select 
“ON”.
Press to enter 
ADVANCED 
SETTINGS.
1/2
PC
OFF
STANDBY SAVE
OFF
POWER MANAGEMENTOFF...

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2  Press to access 
each adjust 
screen.
Press the R button to return 
to previous menu.
Press the R button to return to 
“SET UP” menu. Press to select POWER ON 
TIME / POWER OFF TIME.
Press to set up POWER 
ON TIME / POWER OFF 
TIME.
To PRESENT TIME SETUP.
(see page 28)
99:99
PRESENT  TIME SETUPPRESENT  TIME OF DAY    99:99
SET
PRESENT  TIME OF DAY
0:00
0:00
SET UP TIMER
POWER OFF FUNCTION
POWER OFF TIME POWER ON TIME POWER ON FUNCTION
OFF
OFF PRESENT  TIME OF DAY    99:99
0:00
0:00
SET UP TIMER...

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Initial selections
Selecting the On-Screen Menu Language Selecting the input signal
Press to display the SET UP menu.
Press to select OSD LANGUAGE.
Press to select your preferred language.
   Selectable languages
1/2
PC
OFF
STANDBY SAVE
OFF
POWER MANAGEMENTOFF
AUTO POWER OFF
OFF
OSD LANGUAGEENGLISH (
US) COMPONENT/RGB-IN SELECT
RGB
INPUT LABELSIGNAL
POWER SAVE
SET UP
Select the input signals to be connected by installing the optional Terminal Boards.
Press to select the input signal to be played back...

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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:
Notes:
•  For PC signal input, the mode switches between “NORMAL”, “ZOOM” and “FULL” only.
•  For a 1125 (1080) / 60i · 50i · 60p · 50p · 24p · 25p · 30p · 24sF, 1250 (1080) / 50i, 750 (720) / 60p · 50p 
signal input, the mode is set to “FULL” mode, and switching is not possible.
•  Panasonic AUTO can be...

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Adjusting POS. /SIZE
1Press to display the POS. /SIZE menu.
Press to select AUTO SETUP / H-POS / H-SIZE / 
V-POS / V-SIZE / DOT CLOCK / CLOCK PHASE / 
1:1 PIXEL MODE
Press to adjust POS. /SIZE.
Press to exit from adjust mode.
3 2
Notes:
• Adjustment details are memorized separately for different input signal formats 
(Adjustments for component signals are memorized for 525 (480) / 60i · 60p, 625 
(575) / 50i · 50p, 1125 (1080) / 60i · 50i · 60p · 50p · 24p · 25p · 30p · 24sF, 1250 
(1080) / 50i, 750...