Panasonic Hd Plasma Display Th 58pf12 Operating Instructions

							SERIAL 
6 7 8 9 
1 3 4 5 2 
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Connections
SERIAL Terminals connection
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.
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 satisfi es  the 
conditions given below. Use a computer application such as 
programming language software. Refer to the documentation 
for the computer application for details. The SERIAL terminal is used when the Plasma Display is controlled by a computer.
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 parameters, 
then the parameter signal does not need to be sent.
Start
(02h)3-character
command (3 bytes)Colon Parameter(s)
(1 - 5 bytes)End
(03h) STX C1 C2 C3 P1 P2 P3 P4: P5 ETX
Notes:
•  If multiple commands are transmitted, be sure to wait for 
the response for the fi rst command to come from this unit 
before sending the next command.
•  If an incorrect command is sent by mistake, this unit will 
send an “ER401” command back to the computer.
•  SL1A, SL1B, SL2A and SL2B of Command IMS are available 
only when a dual input terminal board is attached.
Pin layout for SERIAL Terminal
  COMPUTER
RS-232C Straight cable
D-sub 9p
Command
Command ParameterControl details
PON None Power ON
POF None Power OFF
AVL ** Volume 00 - 63
AMT 0 Audio MUTE OFF
1 Audio MUTE ON
IMS None
SL1
SL2
SL3
PC1
SL1A
SL1B
SL2A
SL2BInput select (toggle)
Slot1 input
Slot2 input
Slot3 input
PC input
Slot1 input (INPUT1A)
Slot1 input (INPUT1B)
Slot2 input (INPUT2A)
Slot2 input (INPUT2B)
DAM None
ZOOM
FULL
JUST
NORM
SELF
SJST
SNOM
SFUL
ZOM2Screen mode select (toggle)
ZOOM (For Video/SD/PC signal)
FULL
JUST (For Video/SD signal)
4:3 (For Video/SD/PC signal)
Panasonic Auto (For Video signal)
JUST (For HD signal)
4:3 (For HD signal)
H-FILL (For HD signal)
ZOOM (For HD signal)
With the power off, this display responds to PON command only.
Communication parameters
Signal level RS-232C compliant
Synchronization method Asynchronous
Baud rate 9600 bps
Parity None
Character length 8 bits
Stop bit 1 bit
Flow control -
Signal names for D-sub 9P connector
Pin No.
Details
2 R X D
3 T X D
5 GND
4  • 6 Non use
7 
8 (Shorted in this set)
1  • 9 NC
These signal names are those of computer specifi cations.
(Male)
(Female) 
						

							PC    SLOT1SLOT2 SLOT3
PR/CR/R PB/CB/BY/GAUDIORLCOMPONENT/RGB IN
HDMI 
AV OUTHDMI 
AV OUT
SLOT3
PR/CR/R PB/CB/BY/GAUDIORL
COMPONENT/RGB IN
AUDIO 
OUT  Y ,  P 
B ,    P R , 
OUT P
R 
P B 
Y 
L 
R 
COMPONEN T VIDEO OUT 
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Connections
HDMI connection
This unit has terminal boards equivalent to Dual HDMI Terminal Board (TY-FB10HMD) and BNC Component Video Terminal 
Board (TY-42TM6A) as standard equipment.
HDMI cables
DVD player DVD player [Pin assignments and signal names]
19 3 1 
4 2 18 
Note: 
Additional equipment and HDMI cables shown 
are not supplied with this set.
Pin No.SignalPin No.Signal
1 T.M.D.S Data2+11  T.M.D.S Clock 
Shield
2 T.M.D.S Data2 
Shield12 T.M.D.S Clock-
3 T.M.D.S Data2-13 CEC
4 T.M.D.S Data1+14 Reserved 
(N.C. on device)
5 T.M.D.S Data1 
Shield
6 T.M.D.S Data1-15 SCL
7 T.M.D.S Data0+16 SDA
8 T.M.D.S Data0 
Shield17 DDC/CEC 
Ground
9 T.M.D.S Data0-18 +5V Power
10 T.M.D.S Clock+19 Hot Plug Detect
COMPONENT / RGB connection
Notes:
•  Change the “COMPONENT/RGB-IN SELECT” setting in the “SET UP” menu to “COMPONENT” 
  (when COMPONENT signal connection) or “RGB” (when RGB signal connection). (see page 48)
•  Additional equipment, cables and adapter plugs shown are not supplied with this set.
•  SYNC ON G signal is needed. (see page 52)RCA-BNC
adapter
plug
Computer RGB Camcorder
or DVD Example of input signal source
Digital TV-SET-TOP-BOX 
(DTV-STB)  
						

							INPUT MENU  ENTER/ +/  VOL -/ 
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Power Indicator
Remote Control Sensor
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 9) 
Connecting the plug to the Wall Outlet.
Note: 
When disconnecting the AC cord, be absolutely sure to 
disconnect the AC cord plug at the socket outlet fi rst.
Press the Power switch on the Plasma Display to turn the 
set on: Power-On.
Power Indicator: Green
Press the  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 Indicator: Green
Turn the power to the Plasma Display off by pressing the  switch on the unit, 
when the Plasma Display is on or in standby mode.
Note: 
During operation of the power management function, the power indicator turns 
orange in the power off state. 
						

							PCNANODRIFT  HIGH MIDFULL
English (UK) 
Deutsch 
Français 
 
Italiano 
 
Español 
 
ENGLISH (US) 
Русский 
OSD LANGUAGE
SET  SELECT 
PRESENT TIME SETUP
PRESENT TIME OF DAY    MON  99:99
SET
PRESENT TIME OF DAY99:99DAYMON
PRESENT TIME SETUP
PRESENT TIME OF DAY    MON  99:99
SET
PRESENT TIME OF DAY10:00DAYTUE
LANDSCAPE
PORTRAIT
DISPLAY ORIENTATION
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From the second time on, the below screen is displayed for a while (setting condition is an example). When fi rst switching on the unit
Following screen will be displayed when the unit is turned on for the fi rst time.
Select the items with the remote control. Unit buttons are invalid.
OSD LANGUAGE
PRESENT TIME SETUP
DISPLAY ORIENTATION
1  Select the language.
2  Set.
1  Select “DAY” or “PRESENT TIME OF DAY”.
2  Setup “DAY” or “PRESENT TIME OF DAY”.
1  For vertical installation, select “PORTRAIT”.
2  Set.
Notes:
•  Once the items are set, the screens wont be displayed when switching on the unit next time.
•  After the setting, the items can be changed in the following menus.
  OSD LANGUAGE (see page 41)
  PRESENT TIME SETUP (see page 34)
  DISPLAY ORIENTATION (see page 42)
1  Select  “SET”.
2  Set.
Power ON / OFF 
						

							INPUT MENU  ENTER/ + /  VOL - / 
INPUT MENU  ENTER/ + /  VOL - / 
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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:
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.
•  Select to match the signals from the source connected to the component/RGB input 
terminals. (see page 48)
•  In 2 screen display, the same input mode cannot be selected for the main picture and 
sub picture.
•  Image retention (image lag) may occur on the plasma display panel when a still picture 
is kept on the panel for an extended period. The function that darkens the screen slightly 
is activated to prevent image retention (see page 58), but this function is not the perfect 
solution to image retention.
INPUT1INPUT2APC INPUT3INPUT2B
SLOT2 is for dual input so that you can select INPUT2A or 
INPUT2B for INPUT2.
INPUT2A :  HDMI signal terminal in SLOT2
INPUT2B : HDMI signal terminal in SLOT2 
						

							INPUT MENU ENTER/+/ VOL-/
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Basic Controls
MENU Screen ON / OFF
Each time the MENU button is pressed, the menu screen 
will switch. (see page 23)
INPUT button (Input signal selection)
(see page 15) 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
Orange (When “Slot power” is set to 
“On”. See page 55)
Orange (Depending on the type of 
the function board installed, when the 
power is supplied to the slot)
• Power-ON ...... Green
• DPMS (POWER MANAGEMENT)
   .......................  Orange (With PC input signal. 
See page 40)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 23)
Enter / Aspect button 
(see page 18, 23)
Normal Viewing PICTURE SET UP
SOUND POS. /SIZE
Remote control sensor
Main Unit 
						

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Basic Controls
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 this button to turn the Plasma 
Display On, from Standby mode. Press 
it again to turn the Plasma Display Off to 
Standby mode.
ACTION button
Press to make selections.
ASPECT button
Press to adjust the aspect. 
(see page 18)
POS. /SIZE button 
(see page 25)
PICTURE button 
(see page 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 27, 28, 29, 33)
POSITION buttons
INPUT button 
Press to select INPUT1, INPUT2, INPUT3 
and PC input SLOTS sequentially. 
(see page 15)
When a dual input terminal board is 
attached, A or B is displayed depending 
on the selected input signal. 
(Ex. INPUT1A, INPUT1B)
MULTI Window buttons 
(see page 19)
Digital Zoom (see page 22)
Remote Control Transmitter
AUTO SETUP button
Automatically adjusts the position/
size of the screen. (see page 25)
SET UP button (see page 23)
SOUND button (see page 33)
Volume Adjustment
Press the Volume Up “+” or Down “–” 
button to increase or decrease the 
sound volume level.
R button (see page 23) 
Press the R button to return to 
previous menu screen.
OFF TIMER button
The Plasma Display can be preset to switch to stand-
by after a fi 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 60 
0 
90 
When three minutes remain, “OFF TIMER 3” will fl ash.
The off timer is cancelled if a power interruption 
occurs.
OFF  TIMER  90 
1
2
3
410:00
PCNANODRIFT  HIGH MID4:3
RECALL button
Press the “RECALL” button to 
display the current system status.
1  Input  label
   NANODRIFT setting value 
  (see page 38)
2  Aspect mode (see page 18)
3  Off  timer
   The off timer indicator is 
displayed only when the off 
timer has been set.
4  Clock display (see page 55) 
						

							INPUT MENU  ENTER/ +/  VOL -/ 
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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:
For details about the aspect mode, please see “List of Aspect Modes” (page 59). 
Panasonic AUTO
The display will automatically become enlarged (depending on the picture source), allowing you to view the picture at its maximum size.
Panasonic AUTO 4 16 
3 9 Notes:
• Panasonic AUTO mode is designed to automatically adjust the 
aspect ratio to handle a mix of 16:9 and 4:3 program material. 
Certain 4:3 program material, such as stock market data screens, 
may occasionally cause the image size to change unexpectedly. 
When viewing such programs, it is recommended that the ASPECT 
be set to 4:3.
•  If adjusting the PICTURE V-POS/V-SIZE in Panasonic AUTO with 
FULL mode, the adjustment is not memorized. When exiting the 
mode, the screen will return to a former adjustment.
For letter box image Image is expanded
4 
3 
Changes in accordance with 
the Panasonic AUTO mode 
setting (see page 50).
For a 4:3 image
The aspect mode changes each time the ENTER button is pressed.
[During MULTI PIP Operations]
•  Picture and Picture, Picture in Picture  : 4:3 FULL
•  Others  :  Aspect switching is not possible. [from the unit]
Note: 
When selecting an input slot that attaches BNC Dual Video Terminal 
Board (TY-FB9BD), Panasonic AUTO cannot be selected. 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 H-FILL ZOOM
FULLJUST
For VIDEO (S VIDEO) signal input:
4:3 ZOOMFULL4:3 ZOOMJUST FULL
4:3 Zoom116:9JustZoom2Zoom3Panasonic Auto 14:9
For PC signal input:
Notes:
•  Panasonic AUTO can be selected only during Video signal input.
•  The aspect mode is memorized separately for each input terminal.
•  Do not allow the picture to be displayed in 4:3 mode for an extended period, as this can cause a permanent image 
retention to remain on the Plasma Display Panel.For SD signal input (525 (480) / 60i • 60p, 625 (575) / 50i • 50p):
For HD signal input [1125 (1080) / 60i • 50i • 60p • 50p • 24p • 25p • 30p • 24sF, 1250 (1080) / 50i, 750 (720) / 60p • 50p]:
All Aspect mode
Set “All Aspect” to “On” in Options menu to enable the extended aspect mode (page 55). When All Aspect mode, the aspect 
mode of pictures is switched as follows. For details about the aspect mode, please see “List of Aspect Modes” (page 59).
For VIDEO (S VIDEO) signal input:
Notes:
• 
When selecting an input slot that attaches BNC Dual Video Terminal Board (TY-FB9BD), Panasonic Auto cannot be selected.
•  In All Aspect mode, “Panasonic AUTO” is displayed as “Panasonic Auto”.4:3 ZOOM Panasonic AUTO
JUST FULL 
						

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ASPECT Controls
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 SET UP menu.
(see page 45)
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. (see page 45)
During PIP:                          During Advanced PIP:
One screenAdvanced PIP
Main screen
Sub screen
1 –
82
73
64
5
One screen Two screens (P AND P)
Sub screen 
input mode Main screen 
input mode
Two screens (P OUT P) Two screens (P IN P)
Main screen Sub screen
INPUT1
PCPCINPUT1
INPUT1PC
Note:
 
and  button operations are not available during
advanced PIP. For SD signal input (525 (480) / 60i
 • 60p, 625 (575) / 50i • 50p):
MULTI PIP
ASPECT Controls
4:3 Zoom16:9
For PC signal input:
For HD signal input [1125 (1080) / 60i • 50i • 60p • 50p • 24p • 25p • 30p • 24sF, 1250 (1080) / 50i, 750 (720) / 60p • 50p]:
4:3 Zoom116:9 JustZoom2Zoom314:9
4:3 Full Zoom116:9Just1Zoom2Zoom3 14:9Just24:3 (1)4:3 (2) 
						

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MULTI PIPMULTI PIP
Swapping Screens
 
Each time this button is pressed, the main screen and sub screen are swapped.
Two screens
(P AND  P)
Main screen Sub screen
Two screens
(P OUT P)Two screens
(P IN P)
During Blend PIP (Composite Screen Function) :
A composite picture is displayed with the sub screen positioned over the main screen. For example, text data such as a 
computer image can be displayed as a caption over a movie or still image.
One screen FULL P IN P
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 45)
Transparent Function
Data such as text are displayed transparently on the 
background image.Insertion Function
The sub screen image is divided into transparent and non-
transparent areas, and only the non-transparent areas are 
inserted and displayed on the background image.
Note:
Be aware that if you put the display in a public place for commercial purposes or a public showing and then use the blend 
PIP function to make a composite screen display, 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.