Panasonic High Definition Plasma Display Th 103vx200 Operating Instructions

							
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SET UP menu
EXTERNAL SCALER MODE
POWER SAVE
PC POWER MANAGEMENTAUTO POWER OFF OFFOFF OFF OFF
OSD DESIGN TYPE1
OSD POSITION UPPER LEFT
OSD LANGUAGE ENGLISH  (
US )
SIGNAL
EXTENDED LIFE SETTINGSSCREENSAVER
NETWORK SETUP INPUT LABEL
COMPONENT/RGB-IN SELECT
RGB
3D SETTINGS
EXPRESS SETTINGSCUSTOM SETTINGSRESET
EXTENDED LIFE SETTINGS
30
OFF
UNLOCK BRIGHT
DYNAMIC
MID
PICTURE PICTURE MENU
EXTENDED LIFE SETTINGS
RECOMMENDED SETTINGS
SIDE BAR ADJUST
NANODRIFT SAVER
PEAK LIMIT
LOCK SETTINGS
APPLY TO CURRENT INPUTAPPLY TO ALL INPUTS
EXTENDED LIFE SETTINGS
SIDE BAR ADJUST
Do not display a picture in 4:3 mode for an extended period, 
as this can cause an image retention to remain on the side 
bars on either side of the display 
fi eld.
To reduce the risk of such an image retention, illuminate the 
side bars.
This function may be applicable to the non-picture area.
   OFF:     Darken both ends.
   DARK:      Make it dark gray.
   MID:      Make it gray.
   BRIGHT:   Make it light gray.
Notes: 
•  To reduce the occurrence of image retention, set the SIDE BAR ADJUST to BRIGHT.
•  The side bar may  fl ash (alternate black/white) depending on the picture being shown on th\
e screen. Using Cinema mode 
will reduce such  fl ashing.side bars
4:3 mode
image 
retention
The following settings are setup to reduce image retention:
Image Retention Reduction Menu
“EXTENDED LIFE SETTINGS” enables you to set the following 5 menus \
(Image Retention Reduction Menu) as 
recommended values or set them individually.
PICTURE MENU
PICTURE
“PICTURE MENU” and “PICTURE” are same as “PICTURE” men\
u items (see page 32). The settings of this menu will be 
re fl ected to the “PICTURE” menu.   
Set to the recommended value
Set individually
Reset to the factory settings
Image Retention Reduction Menu
2  access
1  select 
						

							
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EXPRESS SETTINGS
Set the “Image Retention Reduction” menu to the recommended settin\
gs.
All menus will be locked.
   PICTURE MENU: STANDARD
      PICTURE: Recommended setting for each model
   SIDE BAR ADJUST: BRIGHT
   NANODRIFT SAVER: MID
   PEAK LIMIT: ON
1Select “EXPRESS SETTINGS”.
EXPRESS SETTINGSCUSTOM SETTINGSRESET
EXTENDED LIFE SETTINGS1 select
2 access
2Select the input to apply the settings.
APPLY TO CURRENT INPUTAPPLY TO ALL INPUTS
EXTENDED LIFE SETTINGS
1 select
2 set
3Select “YES”.
YES 
     NO
EXTENDED LIFE SETTINGS
APPLY TO CURRENT INPUT
1  select
2  set
PEAK LIMIT
  
ON:   Suppresses image contrast (peak brightness).
Note:  When a still picture is viewed for an extended time, the screen may bec\
ome slightly darker. (see page 63)
NANODRIFT SAVER
Moves the display position of the screen slightly to reduce image retent\
ion on the display panel. 
  
LOW-HIGH:   NANODRIFT SAVER operates. The display position of the screen moves at set time intervals. You can set 
the screen movement range. Some of the screen may appear to be missing a\
s a result of this operation. 
If you change the value, a mask is displayed in the range where the pict\
ure is missing as a result of position 
movement.
              When “NANODRIFT” Image Retention Reduction is operating, “NANOD\
RIFT” 
is displayed.
PC
FULLNANODRIFT
SET UP menu
EXTENDED LIFE SETTINGS when pro fi le is locked
If pro fi le is locked with “Memory lock” of the OPTIONS menu, the operation\
s of this settings menu are 
restricted as shown below. “Locking pro fi les” 
 page 41
    EXPRESS SETTINGS:  Cannot be set.
    CUSTOM SETTINGS:    “PICTURE MENU”, “PICTURE” and “LOCK SETTINGS” cannot b\
e set.
  RESET:             “PICTURE MENU” and “PICTURE” are not reset. 
						

							
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SET UP menu
CUSTOM SETTINGS
Set the individual “Image Retention Reduction” menu.
1Select “CUSTOM SETTINGS”.
CUSTOM SETTINGSRESET
EXTENDED LIFE SETTINGSEXPRESS SETTINGS2  access
1  select
2To set each menu to the recommended setting:
Select “RECOMMENDED SETTINGS”.
30OFF
UNLOCK BRIGHT
DYNAMIC
MID
PICTURE PICTURE MENU
EXTENDED LIFE SETTINGS
RECOMMENDED SETTINGS
SIDE BAR ADJUST
NANODRIFT SAVER
PEAK LIMIT
LOCK SETTINGS
APPLY TO CURRENT INPUTAPPLY TO ALL INPUTS
2  set
1  select
Each menu will be set as same as 
the “EXPRESS SETTINGS”.
3Set each menu.
30
OFF
UNLOCK BRIGHT
MID
PICTURE PICTURE MENU
EXTENDED LIFE SETTINGS
RECOMMENDED SETTINGS
SIDE BAR ADJUST
NANODRIFT SAVER
PEAK LIMIT
LOCK SETTINGS
APPLY TO CURRENT INPUTAPPLY TO ALL INPUTS
PICTURE MENU
DYNAMIC2   adjust
1   select
4To lock each menu setting:
Set the “LOCK  SETTINGS” to “LOCK”.
30
OFF
UNLOCK BRIGHT
MID
PICTURE PICTURE MENU
EXTENDED LIFE SETTINGS
RECOMMENDED SETTINGS
SIDE BAR ADJUST
NANODRIFT SAVER
PEAK LIMIT
LOCK SETTINGS
APPLY TO CURRENT INPUTAPPLY TO ALL INPUTS
PICTURE MENU
DYNAMIC
2   adjust
1   select
When a menu is locked, it is grayed out and cannot be set.
“PICTURE MENU” and “PICTURE” will no longer 
be able to set in the “PICTURE” menu, and they are 
labeled with icon to indicate their locked status. Also, 
“NORMALIZE”, “MEMORY SAVE” and “MEMORY 
LOAD” are not available.
30
PICTURE MENU
0
NORMAL
PICTURE
NORMALIZE
BRIGHTNESS
SHARPNESS
COLOR TEMP ADVANCED SETTINGS
MEMORY SAVE
MEMORY LOAD MEMORY EDIT
COLOR
0
TINTDYNAMIC
0
5
EXTENDED LIFE SETTINGS
5Select the input to apply the settings.
30
OFF
UNLOCK BRIGHT
DYNAMIC
MID
PICTURE PICTURE MENU
EXTENDED LIFE SETTINGS
RECOMMENDED SETTINGS
SIDE BAR ADJUST
NANODRIFT SAVER
PEAK LIMIT
LOCK SETTINGS
APPLY TO CURRENT INPUTAPPLY TO ALL INPUTS
2  set
1  select
6Select “YES”.
YES 
     NO
EXTENDED LIFE SETTINGS
APPLY TO CURRENT INPUT
1  select
2  set
RESET
Reset the “Image Retention Reduction” menu to the factory settings\
. Each menu will be unlocked.
1Select “RESET”.
CUSTOM SETTINGS
EXTENDED LIFE SETTINGSEXPRESS SETTINGSRESET2  access
1  select
2Select the input to reset the settings.
RESET CURRENT INPUTRESET ALL  INPUTSEXTENDED LIFE SETTINGS2  set
1  select
3Select “YES”.
YES       NO
EXTENDED LIFE SETTINGS
RESET CURRENT INPUT
1  select
2  set 
						

							
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SET UP menu
This function can change the label of the Input signal to be displayed. \
(see page 19)
Customizing the Input labels
EXTERNAL SCALER MODE
POWER SAVE
PC POWER MANAGEMENTAUTO POWER OFF OFFOFF OFF OFF
OSD DESIGN TYPE1
OSD POSITION UPPER LEFT
OSD LANGUAGE ENGLISH  (
US )
SIGNAL
EXTENDED LIFE SETTINGSSCREENSAVER
NETWORK SETUP INPUT LABEL
COMPONENT/RGB-IN SELECT
RGB
3D SETTINGS
HDMI1
HDMI1
INPUT LABELHDMI2
HDMI2HDMI3
HDMI3HDMI4
HDMI4SLOT INPUT
SLOT INPUTCOMPONENT
COMPONENTPC
PC
 
Note:
The setting items are the same as the input terminal list of 
“Selecting the input signal” (page 19).
2  access
1  select
Select an input terminal and set.
2  change
1    select
The input label changes as follows each time the  ◄ or  ► button is pressed.
Original
Blu-ray3
CATV Blu-ray4
VCR
STB
(SKIP)
Blu-ray2
Blu-ray1
DVD2
DVD1 DVD3DVD4
(SKIP) : The INPUT button press will skip its input. 
						

							
SIGNAL
EXTENDED LIFE SETTINGS
SCREENSAVERINPUT LABEL
COMPONENT/RGB-IN SELECT RGB
3D SETTINGS
NETWORK SETUP
192.168.  0.  8
1024
255.255.255.
  0
192.168.
  0.  1
IP ADDRESS DHCP
NETWORK SETUP
SAVE
SUBNET MASK
GATEWAY
PORT AUTO
LAN SPEED
0
NETWORK ID
RS-232C
CONTROL I/F SELECT
--:--:--:--:--:--
MAC ADDRESS OFF
Network Setup
Make the various settings to use the network function.
  
DHCP, IP ADDRESS, SUBNET MASK, and GATEWAY settings
1 Set DHCP.
     
When “OFF” is selected, IP ADDRESS and other settings can be set manually.
2 Select the item and press .
3 Enter an address.
I1 92.168.    0.    8IP ADDRESS1  Use  to select a digit.
2   Use  to change a number or input the 
numerical value from 
 to .
3  Press .
Pressing 
 will cancel the address change.
4 Select “SAVE” and press .
PORT setting
1 Select “PORT” and press .
2 Enter a port number.
I0 1024PORT1  Use  to select a digit.
2   Use  to change a number or input the 
numerical value from 
 to .
3  Press .
Pressing 
 will cancel the port number change.
SAVE
Save the current network Setup. Each value set for DHCP, 
IP address, Subnet mask, and Gateway will be saved. If 
“NG” is displayed, check the same IP address is not used 
within the same network.
DHCP (DHCP client function)
To obtain an IP address automatically using a DHCP server, 
set this to “ON”. If DHCP server is not used, set this to 
“OFF”. 
IP ADDRESS (IP address display and setting)
Enter an IP address if DHCP server is not used. 
SUBNET MASK (Subnet mask display and setting)
Enter a subnet mask if DHCP server is not used. 
GATEWAY (Gateway address display and setting)
Enter a gateway address if DHCP server is not used. PORT
Set the port number used for command control. 
The available setting range is 1024 – 65535.
When the PJLink™ protocol is used, the port setting is not 
necessary.
LAN SPEED
Set the connection speed of the LAN environment.
Select the value from Auto, 10 Half, 10 Full, 100 Half or 100 Full.
NETWORK ID
Set the ID to identify this unit.
The available setting range is 0 – 99.
CONTROL I/F SELECT
Set whether to control with RS-232C (serial) or LAN. When 
“LAN” is set, power is supplied to LAN circuit, and power 
indicator is lit orange under the condition of power off with 
remote control (stand-by state).
MAC ADDRESS
Display the MAC address of this unit. However, the MAC 
address is not displayed when the “CONTROL I/F SELECT” 
is set to “RS-232C”.
Notes:
•  To use a DHCP server, make sure the DHCP server is started. 
•  Contact your network administrator for details on settings.
2  access
1  select
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Item Adjustments
Onscreen displayOn:
  Displays all the following on screen.
•  Power on display
•  Input signal switch display
•  No signal display
•  Remainig time of off-timer after 
 was pressed.
Off:   Hides all the items above from view.
All Aspect Sets All Aspect mode (advanced aspect setting) or default aspect mode.
With each press of 
 button, the aspect changes in the selected mode.
Off:   Default aspect mode
On:  All Aspect mode
Aspect mode of each setting is as follows:
(Example: HD signal)
Off  4:3 →H-FILL →ZOOM →FULL →JUST
On  4:3 (1) →4:3 (2) →4:3 Full →Zoom1 →Zoom2 →Zoom3 →16:9 →14:9 →Just1 →Just2
Auto Setup Sets the operational mode of the automatic position adjustment in the PO\
S./SIZE menu.
Manual:
  Automatic position adjustment starts when 
 is pressed on the remote control or automatic 
position adjustment is executed from the POS./SIZE menu.
Auto:   Other than remote control or menu operation, automatic position adjustme\
nt starts:
When the display power is turned ON.
When the input signal is switched.
Studio mode For switching functions in setting menus used for television studio appl\
ications. 
Studio mode: On Studio mode: Off
COLOR TEMP
“STUDIO” can be selected.  “STUDIO” not available. 
STUDIO GAINCan be switched ON and 
OFF.  Cannot be speci
fi ed (set to “OFF” 
and cannot be changed). 
UNDER SCANCan be switched ON and 
OFF. Cannot be speci
fi ed (set to “OFF” 
and cannot be changed). 
OPTIONS Adjustments
1Display the menu screen.
2Select “OPTIONS”.
3Press  for more than 3 seconds.
SET UP
POS. /SIZE
SOUND
OPTIONS
PICTURE
2   
access (more 
than 3 seconds)
1  select
4Select the item and set.
On
Onscreen display
Off
All Aspect
Off
Auto Setup
Off
Studio mode
3D settings
Function button assign 1
INT
3D Emitter
Signal
Function button assign 2
On
3D Safety Precautions
Memory lock
2   set
1  select
5Exit the menu.
    
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OPTIONS Adjustments
Item Adjustments
3D EmitterSet the infrared transmitter for the 3D Eyewear.
INT:
 Use the infrared transmitter of the unit.
EXT:  Use the external 3D IR TRANSMITTER (available separately.) 
Function button assign 1
Function button assign 2 Set the function to operate when the FUNCTION button 1 to 2 on the remot\
e control is pressed.
3D settings:
 The “3D SETTINGS” menu is displayed.
Scrolling bar:  
The screen saver activates, and after 15 minutes, the display power shut\
s down (standby).Test patterns:  The test pattern is displayed by switching among seven patterns.
Blue only:  The screen displays only blue color for image adjustment.
Signal:
 The “SIGNAL” menu is displayed.
3D Safety Precautions 3D Safety Precautions show/hide is set during power ON.
On:
  3D Safety Precaution is shown every time when the power is ON.
Off:   3D Safety Precaution is not shown when the power is ON.
When the setting changes from “On” to “Off”, the con fi rmation screen is displayed as below. Pressing 
“YES” switches the setting.
YES       NO
3D Safety Precautions
If Off is selected, the 3D safety precautions 
will not be displayed when power is turned on.
Change Setting?
Memory lock Locks or unlocks saved pro fi les. Also for setting passwords. (see page 41)
Using FUNCTION button
Pressing the FUNCTION button activates one of the following  fi ve functions. The settings of functions are 
performed with the “Function button assign 1” and “Function but\
ton assign 2” on the OPTIONS menu. (see above)
The factory preset functions are as described below.
FUNCTION 1 Button: 3D SETTINGS
FUNCTION 2 Button: SIGNAL
3D SETTINGS / SIGNAL
The “3D SETTINGS” menu is displayed.
(Example: 3D SETTINGS)
ON
3D EYEWEAR
OFF
AUTO
3D INPUT FORMAT
3D SETTINGS
LEFT/RIGHT SWAP
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Pressing the FUNCTION button clears the menu.
SCROLLING BAR / TEST PATTERNS / BLUE ONLY
Con fi rmation screen (Example: SCROLLING BAR)
YES N O
FUNCTION 1
SCROLLING BAR
SCROLLING BAR
Activates the SCROLLING BAR ONLY screensaver. 
After 15 minutes, the display enters standby mode.
To exit this mode, press any button.
BLUE ONLY
The screen displays only blue color for image adjustment.
To exit this mode, press FUNCTION button.
Note:
PC POWER MANAGEMENT and AUTO POWER OFF are deactivated during SCROLLING BAR or TEST PATTERNS operation. (see page 46)
Press to 
select 
“YES”.
Press.
TEST PATTERNS
Each time you press , a different test pattern is displayed (seven in all).
Color Bars Red Green
Blue
Frame
(2 lines × 2 dots)
Black 1% window
To exit this mode, press any button other than .
The operation starts.
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Using Network Function
This unit has a network function to control the network connected displa\
y with your computer.
Note:
To use the network function, set each “NETWORK SETUP” setting and m\
ake sure to set the “CONTROL I/F SELECT” 
to “LAN”. (see page 55)
When “LAN” is set, power is supplied to LAN circuit, and power ind\
icator is lit orange under the condition of power off 
with remote control (stand-by state).
Example of Network Connection
Command Control
Network function of the unit can control the unit in the same way as ser\
ial control from a network. 
Supported commands
Commands used in the serial control are supported. (see page 16)
Note:
Consult your local Panasonic dealer for detail instructions on command u\
sage. 
Hub or broadband routerLAN cable
(not supplied)
Notes:
•  Lay the LAN cable away from other connection cables (excluding the powe\
r cord).
•  Make sure the broadband router or hub supports 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX. 
•  To connect a device using 100BASE-TX, use “category 5” LAN cable. 
•  Touching the LAN terminal with a statically charged hand (body) may cau\
se damage due 
to its discharge.
  Do not touch the LAN terminal or a metal part of the LAN cable. 
•  For instructions on how to connect, consult your network administrator.
COMPUTER
Display (main unit, rear)
Securing the LAN cable (TH-85VX200U) 
Clamper
Note:  In accordance with the Installation Instructions, secure the LAN cable s\
o that it will not become near the 
display unit. When using a pedestal (TY-ST85P12) for the installation of the display, use a clamper supplied 
with the display to secure the LAN cable. For use with another method of\
 installation, refer to 
the corresponding Installation Instructions.
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Using Network Function
PJLink™ Protocol
The network function of the unit conforms with PJLink™ class 1 and yo\
u 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 t\
able below.
PJLink™ security authentication
Set “Panasonic” for the PJLink™ password.
•  PJLink™ is a pending trademark in Japan, the United States, and other\
 countries or areas. 
Command Control Remark
POWR Power controlParameter
0 = Standby  1 = Power “On”
POWR? Power status query Parameter
0 = Standby  1 = Power “On”
INPT Input switch Parameter
See the parameter for command INST?
INPT? Input switch query
AVMT Shutter control Parameter
10 = Picture On (picture mute deactivated), 11 = Picture Off (picture on mute)
20 = Audio On (audio mute deactivated), 21 = Audio Off (audio on mute)
30 = Shutter mode Off (picture and audio mute deactivated)
31 = Shutter mode On (picture and audio on mute)
AVMT? Shutter control query Parameter 11 = Picture Off (picture on mute)
21 = Audio Off (audio on mute)
30 = Shutter mode Off (picture and audio mute deactivated)
31 = Shutter mode On (picture and audio on mute)
ERST? Error status query Parameter First byte: Means fan error. 0 or 2.
Second byte: 0
Third byte: 0
Fourth byte: 0
Fifth byte: 0
Sixth byte: Means other error. 0 or 2.
Meaning of the 0 – 2 settings:
0 = Error is not detected, 2 = Error
LAMP? Lamp status query Not supported
INST? Input switch list query Parameter Numbers 11 to 13 are depending on the slot installation condition
11: PC IN input (PC)
When a single input terminal board 
is attached
11: SLOT input (SLOT INPUT)
12: PC IN input (PC)
21:  COMPONENT/RGB IN input 
(COMPONENT)
31: HDMI 1 input (HDMI1)
33: HDMI 3 input (HDMI3) When a dual input terminal board is 
attached
11: SLOT input (SLOT INPUT A)
12: SLOT input (SLOT INPUT B)
13: PC IN input (PC)
32: HDMI 2 input (HDMI2)
34: HDMI 4 input (HDMI4)
NAME? Projector name query Returns empty character (no name information)
INF1? Manufacturer name query Returns “Panasonic”
INF2? Model name query Returns “TH-103VX200” (for 103-inch model)
INFO? Other information query Returns version number
CLSS? Class information query Returns “1”
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Unit Setup
Set each “NETWORK SETUP” setting and make sure to set the “CONT\
ROL I/F SELECT” to “LAN”. (see page 55)
Computer Setup
Disable the proxy server settings and enable JavaScript. 
You can use a Web browser to control the unit and set up a network and password.
Access to the TOP screen of the Web browser control using a Web browser. To use the Web browser control, the unit and computer setups are required.
(Windows) (Macintosh)
Disable proxy server settings
1  Display [Internet Properties] window.
Click [Start] – [Control Panel] – [Network and Internet 
Connections] – [Internet Options].
2   Click the [Connections] tab and then [LAN Settings].
3   Deselect the [Use automatic con fi guration script] and 
[Use a proxy server for your LAN] boxes.
4   Click [OK].
Enable JavaScript
1   Display [Internet Properties] window.
Click [Start] – [Control Panel] – [Network and Internet 
Connections] – [Internet Options].
2   Set the security level on the [Security] tab to [Default 
Level]. Alternatively enable [Active scripting] from the 
[Custom Level] button. Disable proxy server settings
1
  From the [Safari] menu, click [Preferences].
General screen is displayed.
2   From the [Advanced] tab, click the [Change 
Settings…] button next to [Proxies]. Click [Proxies] 
and set up a proxy server.
3   Deselect the [Web Proxy] and [Automatic Proxy 
Con fi guration] boxes.
4  Click [Apply Now].
Enable JavaScript
1   Display [Security] of Safari.
2   Select [Enable JavaScript] under [Web content].
1   Start your Web browser.
2   Enter the IP address set with the “NETWORK SETUP” of 
the unit. (see page 55)
3   Enter the user name and password when the 
Authentication screen is displayed.
Authentication screen
4    Click [OK].
After logged in, the TOP screen of the Web browser 
control is displayed. (see page 61) Notes:
●  
The password used here is the same password 
used for command control and the PJLink™ 
security authentication.
●  Default user name and password are as follows:
User name: user1
Password: Panasonic
●  The password can be changed on the Password 
Setup screen after logging in (see page 62). The 
user name cannot be changed.
●  Under no circumstances, Panasonic Corporation 
or its associated companies will ask customers 
their password directly.
Even if you are asked directly, please do not 
reveal your password.
Using Web Browser Control
Before Using Web Browser Control
Access from Web Browser
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