Panasonic Hd Plasma Display Th 58pf12 Operating Instructions

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MULTI PIP
Selecting the Target Screen for Operations
 
Each time this button is pressed, the target screen for operations changes.
PCINPUT1PCINPUT1
Main screen Sub screen
Main screen input mode Sub screen input mode
Operations on 
the main screenOperations on 
the sub screen
Notes:
•  When operations are performed for the sub screen, the sub screen audio is played.
•  If no operations are performed, the operation target returns to the main screen after about 5 seconds*. 
  You can also return to main screen operations by operating the remote control buttons (except for 
).
  * It takes more than 5 seconds if a slot mounted with a Dual HDMI Terminal Board (TY-FB10HMD) is selected.
Selecting the Sub Screen Position (During P IN P Display)
  
Each time this button is pressed, the sub screen position changes.
Note:
Some sub screen positions may hide the display of the menu screen.
Notes:
•  Do not use the two-screen display for a long time. It will cause a permanent image retention to remain on the screen.
•  If “INPUT lock” in Options menu is set to other than “Off”, MULTI PIP function isn’t available.
•  Sound output is from the picture which is selected in AUDIO OUT (PIP) (see page 33).
•  In two-screen display, the same input mode cannot be selected for the main picture and sub picture.
•  The main picture and sub picture are processed by different circuits, resulting in a slight difference in the clarity of the 
pictures. There may also be a difference in the picture quality of the sub picture depending on the type of signals displayed 
on the main picture and depending on the two-screen display mode.
•  Due to the small dimensions of the sub pictures, these sub pictures cannot be shown in detail.
• 
Computer screen picture is displayed in a simplifi ed format, and it may not be possible to discern details on them satisfactorily.
• Following combinations of two analog signals cannot be displayed simultaneously;
  Component - Component, Component - PC (RGB), PC (RGB) - Component, PC (RGB) - PC (RGB)
• 
2k1k signals that are received with the Dual Link HD-SDI Terminal Board (TY-FB11DHD) cannot be displayed in two-screen 
display. 
						

							INPUT MENU  ENTER/ +/  VOL -/ 
2 
EXIT 
2 
1 
EXIT 
s1 
 s2 
 s3 
 s4 
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VOL button
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:
  “Multi-viewer” (P AND P, P OUT P, P IN P) operation. (see page 19)
  When MULTI DISPLAY SETUP is ON (see page 43).
  When PORTRAIT SETUP is ON (see page 46). 
  When SCREENSAVER (except for NEGATIVE IMAGE) is running. (see page 35)
•  While Digital Zoom is in operation, “Adjusting POS. /SIZE” cannot be used.Select the magnifi cation required for the enlarged display.
Each time this is pressed, the magnifi cation factor changes.
This is shown in the image being displayed.
3 2
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]
[Unit]
POSITION / 
ACTION button OFF TIMER button
VOL button
MUTE button 
						

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On-Screen Menu Displays
Remote Control Unit
1Display the menu screen.
Press to select.
(Example: PICTURE menu)
MENU
 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.
Select. Select.
 Press.25 
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0 
0 
5 
PICTURE 
NORMAL NORMALIZE STANDARD 
BRIGHTNESS 
SHARPNESS  PICTURE MENU 
COLOR  PICTURE 
TINT 
COLOR MANAGEMENTADVANCED SETTINGS
MEMORY SAVE
COLOR TEMPNORMAL
OFF
MEMORY LOAD
MEMORY EDIT
( Example: 
PICTURE menu)
3Set.Set. Set.
 Press.
4Exit the menu.
Press.
Press 
 to return to the previous menu.
MENU
 Press several times. 
						

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SIGNAL
EXTENDED LIFE SETTINGS
SET UP
PC
OFF
STANDBY SAVE
OFF
POWER MANAGEMENTOFF
AUTO POWER OFF
OFF
OSD LANGUAGEENGLISH (
US) COMPONENT/RGB-IN SELECT
RGB
INPUT LABELSCREENSAVER
POWER SAVE
2/2 SET UP
MULTI DISPLAY SETUP
SET UP TIMER
PRESENT TIME SETUP
DISPLAY ORIENTATIONLANDSCAPE
MULTI PIP SETUPPORTRAIT SETUP
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(see page 28, 29)
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0
0
0
5
PICTURE 
NORMAL NORMALIZE STANDARD 
BRIGHTNESS 
SHARPNESS  PICTURE MENU 
COLOR  PICTURE 
TINT 
COLOR MANAGEMENTADVANCED SETTINGS
MEMORY SAVE
COLOR TEMPNORMAL
OFF
MEMORY LOAD
MEMORY EDIT
(see page 28, 29)
BLACK EXTENSION 
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
0
2.2
0
0 0
0
0
0OFF
On-Screen Menu Displays
Overview
Note: Menu that cannot be adjusted is grayout. Adjustable menu changes depending on signal, input and menu setting.
0 
NORMAL NORMALIZE 
AUTO SETUP
POS. /SIZE 
V-POS 
0 
H-POS 
V-SIZE DOT CLOCK H-SIZE 
CLOCK PHASE 
1:1 PIXEL MODE OFF 
0 0 0 
0 
(see page 25-27)
(see page 33) (see page 34-52)
2/2
SOUND OUT LEFT CHANNEL
RIGHT CHANNELCHANNEL 1
CHANNEL 1
OFF
LEVEL METEROFF
SDI SOUND OUTPUT
0 
0 
0 
1/2
SOUND 
NORMAL NORMALIZE STANDARD 
OFF  TREBLE  AUDIO MENU 
BALANCE BASS 
0 
MID 
SURROUND 
MAIN  AUDIO OUT (PIP) 
3D Y/C FILTER (NTSC)
COLOR SYSTEM
SIGNAL
ON
3 : 2 PULLDOWN
Panasonic AUTO (4 : 3)
[ 
VIDEO ]
NOISE REDUCTIONREFRESH RATE
AUTO
OFF
4:3
OFF 100 Hz
(see page 49-52)
SCREENSAVER 
START 
FUNCTION 
MODE SCROLLING BAR ONLYOFF PRESENT  TIME OF DAY    99:99 
(see page 35, 36)
EXPRESS SETTINGS
CUSTOM SETTINGS
RESET
EXTENDED LIFE SETTINGS
(see page 37-39)
99:99MON
PRESENT  TIME SETUP PRESENT  TIME OF DAY    MON  99:99
SET 
PRESENT  TIME OF DAY DAY
(see page 34)
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 
(see page 34)
× 2  MULTI DISPLAY SETUP 
HORIZONTAL SCALE OFF 
A1
OFF
AI-SYNCHRONIZATION VERTICAL SCALE 
LOCATIONOFF
SEAM HIDES VIDEO× 2 
MULTI DISPLAY SETUP 
(see page 43, 44)
OFF PORTRAIT SETUP
SEAM HIDES VIDEOOFF
1
OFF
AI-SYNCHRONIZATION VIEWING AREA
LOCATION16:9
PORTRAIT SETUP
(see page 46, 47)
— MULTI PIP
DISPLAY MODEPIP
 OFF 
1
INSERT LEVEL TRANSPARENCY
INSERT0 %
TRANSPARENCY LEVELOFF
MULTI PIP SETUP
(see page 45) 
						

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NORMAL NORMALIZE 
AUTO SETUP
POS. /SIZE 
V-POS 
0 
H-POS 
V-SIZE DOT CLOCK H-SIZE 
CLOCK PHASE 
1:1 PIXEL MODE OFF 
0 0 0 
0 
0 
0 
0 
NORMAL NORMALIZE 
POS. /SIZE 
V-POS  H-POS 0 
V-SIZE H-SIZE 1:1 PIXEL MODE OFF 
AUTO SETUP
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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.
During “VIDEO (S VIDEO)”, “Digital”, 
“SDI” and “HDMI” input signal.
During “COMPONENT”, “RGB” 
and “PC” input signal.
Notes:
•  Unadjustable items are grayed out.
  Adjustable items differ depending on the input signal and the display mode.
• 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 (720) / 60p · 50p each, and RGB/PC/Digital signals are 
memorized for each frequency.) 
•  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.
•  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.
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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 is enabled under the following conditions:
•  This setting only support single screen display. Two screen display or multiple display are not supported.
•  When “COMPONENT/RGB-IN SELECT” or “YUV/RGB-IN SELECT” in the “SET UP” menu (see page 48) 
is set to “RGB”, this setting is enabled.
•  When the signal is not PC format, this setting is enabled only if “OVER SCAN” (see page 26) is “OFF” or 
“1:1 PIXEL MODE” (see page 27) is “ON”, and H-SIZE/V-SIZE is not automatically adjusted.
This setting will be invalid and will not work under the following conditions:
•  Aspect is set to “JUST”
•  “Display size” in the Options menu (see page 54) is set to “On”
Using Remote Control
When  on the remote control is pressed, “AUTO SETUP” will be executed.
When AUTO SETUP does not work, “INVALID” is displayed.
Auto mode
When the “Auto Setup“ is set to “Auto” in the Options menu (see page 55), automatic position adjustment starts:
• When the display power is turned ON.
• When the input signal is switched. 
						

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H-POSAdjust the horizontal position.V-POSAdjust the vertical position.
H-SIZEAdjust the horizontal size.V-SIZEAdjust the vertical size.
DOT 
CLOCK(During “COMPONENT”, “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 “COMPONENT”, “RGB” and “PC” input signal)
Eliminate the fl ickering and distortion.
OVER 
SCANTurn image over scan ON/OFF.
Confi gurable signals are as follows:
525i, 525p, 625i, 625p, 750/60p, 750/50p (Component Video, RGB, DVI, SDI, HDMI)
      ON                OFF
Notes:
•  When “OFF” is set, “H-SIZE” and “V-SIZE” cannot be adjusted.
•  When the “Display size” is set to “On” in the Options menu, this setting will be invalid. (see page 54)
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 fi ne tuning for the 
position/size as required.
• If AUTO SETUP cannot set properly for vertical frequency 60Hz XGA signal (1024×768@60Hz, 
1280×768@60Hz, and 1366×768@60Hz), pre-selecting the individual signal in “XGA MODE” (see page 
50) 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, or for image signal with 
tri-level synchronizing signal added.
•  If AUTO SETUP cannot adjust correctly, select “NORMALIZE” once and press ACTION (
) then adjust 
POS. /SIZE manually. 
						

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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 are returned to the factory settings.
Helpful Hint (  
 / NORMALIZE  
 Normalization)
Adjusting POS. /SIZE
1:1 PIXEL MODEAdjusts 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 fl ickering is shown around the image.
•  H-SIZE, V-SIZE and DOT CLOCK cannot be adjusted when ON is selected.
 OFF  ON
1:1 PIXEL MODE
(2k1k)
(For 2k1k signals)When the input signal is a 2k1k signal (2048×1080 / 24p, 2048×1080 / 24sF), the display size is 
adjusted as follows.
    OFF  ON (LEFT)  ON (CENTER)  ON (RIGHT)
Note:
2k1k signals can only be received when the Dual Link HD-SDI Terminal Board (TY-FB11DHD) is installed. 
						

							BLACK EXTENSION 
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
0
2.2
0
0 0
0
0
0OFF
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0 
0 
0 
5 
PICTURE 
NORMAL NORMALIZE STANDARD 
BRIGHTNESS 
SHARPNESS  PICTURE MENU 
COLOR  PICTURE 
TINT 
COLOR MANAGEMENTADVANCED SETTINGS
COLOR TEMPNORMAL
OFF
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PICTURE Adjustments
1
ADVANCED SETTINGS
Enables fi ne picture adjustment at a professional 
level (see next page).Press to enter Advanced 
Settings.
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 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.
Note: 
Menu that cannot be adjusted is grayout. Adjustable menu changes depending on signal, input 
and menu setting.
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Press the left   or right    button to switch between modes.
    
MONITOR STANDARD
CINEMA
DYNAMIC
STANDARD
For viewing in standard (evening lighting) environments.
This menu selects the normal levels of BRIGHTNESS 
and PICTURE.
DYNAMIC
For viewing in brighter environments.
This menu selects higher than normal levels of 
BRIGHTNESS and PICTURE.
CINEMA
Ideal for movies.
MONITOR
For use when creating broadcast or movie content. With 
this picture, even if the overall average picture level (APL) 
changes, the brightness of areas with the same signal 
level does not change.
Notes:
●  When “MONITOR” is selected in PICTURE MENU, the 
following menu items cannot be set.
  PICTURE menu: PICTURE
  EXTENDED LIFE SETTINGS: PEAK LIMIT (see page 38)
  SET UP menu: POWER SAVE (see page 40)
 
MULTI DISPLAY SETUP menu:  AI-SYNCHRONIZATION (see page 44)
   PORTRAIT SETUP menu:  AI-SYNCHRONIZATION (see page 47)
●  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)
COLOR MANAGEMENT ON
Enables vivid color adjustment automatically.
Press the left  or right  
 
  button to switch between modes.
NORMAL COOL WARM 
						

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PICTURE Adjustments
ADVANCED SETTINGS
Notes:
•  “COLOR” and “TINT” settings cannot be 
adjusted for “RGB/PC” input signal.
•
  You can change the level of each function 
(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 (S VIDEO)” input signal.
• In PICTURE, there is not a noticeable change 
even when contrast is increased with a bright 
picture or reduced with a dark picture.
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
PICTURE
LessMoreAdjusts the proper picture contrast.
BRIGHTNESSDarkerBrighter
Adjusts for easier viewing of dark pictures 
such as night scenes and black hair.
COLORLessMoreAdjusts color saturation.
TINT
ReddishGreenishAdjusts for natural fl esh tones.
SHARPNESSLessMoreAdjusts picture sharpness.
Item Effect Details
BLACK
EXTENSION
LessMoreAdjusts the dark shades of the image in gradation.
INPUT 
LEVEL
LessMoreAdjustment of parts which are extremely bright and hard to see.
GAMMA
DownUp
S+ CURVE*1    S CURVE  
 2.0  
 2.2  
  2.5  
  2.6*2
*1  When “PICTURE MENU” is set to “DYNAMIC”, GAMMA “S+ CURVE” can be 
selected. When 2k1k signals are received with the Dual Link HD-SDI Terminal 
Board (TY-FB11DHD), “S+ CURVE” cannot be selected.
*2  When 2k1k signals are received with the Dual Link HD-SDI Terminal Board (TY-
FB11DHD), GAMMA “2.6” can also be selected.
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 
0 
3
PICTURE 
NORMALNORMALIZECINEMA
BRIGHTNESS 
SHARPNESS  PICTURE MENU 
COLOR  PICTURE 
TINT 
COLOR MANAGEMENTADVANCED SETTINGS
MEMORY SAVE
COLOR TEMPNORMAL
OFF
MEMORY LOAD
MEMORY EDIT
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0 
0 
0 
5
PICTURE 
NORMALNORMALIZECINEMA
BRIGHTNESS 
SHARPNESS  PICTURE MENU 
COLOR  PICTURE 
TINT 
COLOR MANAGEMENTADVANCED SETTINGS
COLOR TEMPNORMAL
OFF
25
0 
0 
0 
5
PICTURE 
NORMALNORMALIZECINEMA
BRIGHTNESS 
SHARPNESS  PICTURE MENU 
COLOR  PICTURE 
TINT 
COLOR MANAGEMENTADVANCED SETTINGS
COLOR TEMPNORMAL
OFF
0
0 
0 
0 
0
PICTURE 
NORMALNORMALIZESTANDARD
BRIGHTNESS 
SHARPNESS  PICTURE MENU 
COLOR  PICTURE 
TINT 
COLOR MANAGEMENTADVANCED SETTINGS
COLOR TEMPNORMAL
OFF
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Picture Profi les
Up to 8 combinations of picture adjustment values (in the PICTURE menu and ADVANCED SETTINGS) can be stored in 
the display memory as profi les and applied as needed, for a convenient way to enjoy your preferred picture settings. 
Custom picture  Original picture 
Save the picture adjustment 
values in the MEMORY1 
profi le Save profi les
Apply the MEMORY1 
profi le Load the profi le
MEMORY1
MEMORY2
MEMORY3
MEMORY4
         
MEMORY8
Edit the profi le
Delete or rename 
the profi le
Save profi les (page 31)
Load profi les (page 32)
Edit profi les (page 32)
  MY PICTURE
  MEMORY2
  MEMORY3
  MEMORY4
         
  MEMORY8