Panasonic Th 50pf30 Operating Instructions

							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 67). 
The aspect mode changes each time the ENTER button is pressed. [from the unit]
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 ZOOMJUST FULL
4:3 Zoom116:9JustZoom2Zoom3 14:9
For PC signal input:
Notes:
•  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 56). 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 67).
For VIDEO (S VIDEO) signal input:
For SD signal input (525 (480) / 60i
 • 60p, 625 (575) / 50i • 50p): 4:3 Zoom
16:9
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)
 
						

							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:
  When MULTI DISPLAY SETUP is ON (see page 45).
  When PORTRAIT SETUP is ON (see page 47). 
  When SCREENSAVER (except for NEGATIVE IMAGE) is running. (see page 37)
•  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.
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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Viewing 3D images
You can enjoy viewing 3D images with contents or programmes compatible with 3D effect by using the 3D eyewear 
(optional).
Note:
You need the 3D IR TRANSMITTER (optional) and the 3D eyewear (optional) to view the 3D images on this display.
For further information, see the instruction manuals of the 3D IR TRANSMITTER and the 3D eyewear.
This display supports “Frame Sequential
*1”, “SIDE BY SIDE*2”, “TOP AND BOTTOM*3” and “SIMULTANEOUS*4” 3D 
formats.
*
1:  The 3D format that the images for the left and right eyes are recorded with the high de nition quality and alternately played back*
2, *
3: See “Table of images that can be seen for each 3D Picture Format and the source image format” on page 24. 
*
4:  To view “SIMULTANEOUS” 3D images, one of the following terminal boards should be installed:
Dual HD-SDI Terminal Board for 3D (TY-FB30DHD3D), Dual DVI-D Terminal Board for 3D (TY-FB30DD3D)
To view the 3D images
To view the contents of the Frame Sequential format (ex. 3D-compatible Blu-ray Disc, etc.) with 3D effect
Connect the 3D-compatible player via an HDMI cable (see page 10) and playback the contents.
•  Use fully wired HDMI compliant cable.
•  For the settings of the player, read the manual of the player.
•  If you use the non 3D-compatible player, the images will be displayed without 3D effect.
To view the contents of 3D formats other than Frame Sequential with 3D effect.
Match the picture format in “3D INPUT FORMAT” (see page 36) before viewing.
•  You can view “SIDE BY SIDE” and “TOP AND BOTTOM” with 3D effect even if you use the non 3D-compatible player.
•  Please consult the suppliers of contents or programmes for availability of this service.
 Turn the 3D Eyewear on
    •  See the instruction manual of 3D eyewear for handling.
 Put on the 3D Eyewear
 Watch the 3D images
Note:
•  If the room is lit by 	 uorescent lights and light appears to 	 icker when using the 3D Eyewear, switch off the 	 uorescent 
light. Alternatively, please set “3D REFRESH RATE” to “100Hz” or “120Hz” whichever reduces 	 icker. (see page 51)
•  3D content will not be correctly visible if the 3D Eyewear is worn upside down or back-to-front.
•  Do not wear the 3D Eyewear when watching anything other than 3D images. Liquid crystal displays (such as computer 
screens, digital clocks or calculators, etc.) may be dif cult to see while wearing the 3D Eyewear.
•  Do not use the 3D Eyewear as sunglasses.
•  3D effects may be perceived differently depending on the person.
 
						

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Troubleshooting for 3D Eyewear 
Table of images that can be seen for each 3D Picture 
Format and the source image format
Symptoms Checks
Cannot see 3D images •  Has the 3D Eyewear been switched On?
•  Ensure that “3D EYEWEAR” in “3D SETTINGS” is set to “ON”. (see 
page 36)
•  Some 3D image signals may not be automatically recognized as 3D 
images. Set “3D INPUT FORMAT” in “3D SETTINGS” to match the 
picture format. (see page 36)
•  Check that there are no obstacles between the infrared sensors on 
the display and the 3D Eyewear. If the 3D Eyewear stops receiving the 
infrared signal for about 5 minutes, the 3D Eyewear will be turned off 
automatically.
•  Check the available area to use the 3D Eyewear.
•  Depending on the person, the 3D images may be dif cult to see, or 
cannot be seen, especially in users that have a different level of eyesight 
between the left and right eyes. 
Take the necessary steps (wearing glasses etc.) to correct your eyesight 
before use.
3D Eyewear is turned off automatically •  Check that there are no obstacles between the infrared sensors on the 
display and the 3D Eyewear or that the 3D Eyewear is placed inside the 
coverage area. If the 3D Eyewear stops receiving the infrared signal for 
about 5 minutes, the 3D Eyewear will be turned off automatically.
There is something wrong with the 3D 
images•  Switch “SWAPPED” and “NORMAL” under “LEFT/RIGHT SWAP” in “3D 
SETTINGS” (see page 36).
Indicator lamp will not light when the 3D 
glasses are turned ON.•  The battery may be running low or 	 at. Change the battery or charge the 
3D glasses.
If the picture appears to be abnormal, refer to the table below to choose the correct 3D picture format setting.
3D INPUT FORMAT
Source image 
formatAUTO SIDE BY SIDE
TOP AND BOTTOMNATIVE
Side by side
*1Normal*2
Top and bottom
*1Normal*2
Normal format 
(2D)
NormalNormal
*1 When the source image is not recognized correctly*2  When “3D EYEWEAR” is set to “ON”, the images will be displayed with 3D effect. When set to “OFF”, displayed 
without 3D effect.
•  Depending on the player or contents, the image may be different from the above illustrations.
Viewing 3D images
 
						

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3D SETTINGS
SIGNAL
EXTENDED LIFE SETTINGS
INPUT LABEL
SET UP
OFF
STANDBY SAVE
OFF
PC POWER MANAGEMENTONDVI-D POWER MANAGEMENTOFFNO SIGNAL POWER OFFENABLENO ACTIVITY POWER OFFDISABLE
OSD LANGUAGEENGLISH (
US) COMPONENT/RGB-IN SELECT
RGB SCREENSAVER
POWER SAVE
2/2 SET UP
MULTI DISPLAY SETUP
SET UP TIMER
NETWORK SETUP
PRESENT TIME SETUP
DISPLAY ORIENTATIONLANDSCAPE
PORTRAIT SETUP
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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
0
0
0
5
PICTURE
NORMALNORMALIZESTANDARD
BRIGHTNESS
SHARPNESS PICTURE MENU
COLOR PICTURE
TINT
ADVANCED SETTINGS
MEMORY SAVECOLOR TEMPNORMAL
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.
Menu display list
PICTURE menu SET UP menu POS./SIZE menu SOUND menu
Note: Menu that cannot be adjusted is grayout. Adjustable menu changes depending on signal, input and menu setting.
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0
0
0
5
PICTURE
NORMALNORMALIZESTANDARD
BRIGHTNESS
SHARPNESS PICTURE MENU
COLOR PICTURE
TINT
ADVANCED SETTINGS
MEMORY SAVECOLOR TEMPNORMAL
MEMORY LOAD
MEMORY EDIT
see page 29-33
see page 35-53see page 26-28
see page 34
00
NORMAL NORMALIZE 
AUTO SETUP
POS./SIZE
V-POS 
0 
H-POS 
V-SIZE DOT CLOCKH-SIZE 
CLAMP POSITION CLOCK PHASE
1:1 PIXEL MODEOFF
0 0 0 
0 
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 
 
						

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NORMAL NORMALIZE 
AUTO SETUP
POS./SIZE
V-POS 
0 
H-POS 
V-SIZE DOT CLOCKH-SIZE 
CLAMP POSITION CLOCK PHASE
1:1 PIXEL MODEOFF
0 0 0 
0 
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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.
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 (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.
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3
4
AUTO 
SETUPWhen inputting a PC signal as an example, “H-POS/V-POS”, “H-SIZE/V-SIZE”, “DOT CLOCK” and 
“CLOCK PHASE” are automatically corrected.
This setting is enabled under the following conditions:
•  This setting is not activated during Multiple display, Portrait display or Digital Zoom.
•  When inputting an analog signal (Component/PC):
This setting is enabled if “COMPONENT/RGB-IN SELECT” (see page 49) in SET UP menu is “RGB”.
•  When inputting a digital signal (HDMI/DVI):
A PC format signal enables this setting.
When the signal is not PC format, this setting is enabled only if “OVER SCAN” (see page 27) is “OFF” or 
“1:1 PIXEL MODE” (see page 28) is “ON.” H-SIZE/V-SIZE is not automatically adjusted.
This setting will be invalid and will not work under the following conditions:
•  When VIDEO signal input
•  Aspect is set to “JUST”
•  “Display size” in the Options menu (see page 55) 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 56), automatic position adjustment starts:
• When the display power is turned ON.
• When the input signal is switched.Note:
Unadjustable items are 
grayed out.
Adjustable items differ 
depending on the input signal 
and the display mode.
 
						

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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/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/PC input signal)
Eliminate the 	 ickering and distortion.
OVER 
SCANTurn image over scan ON/OFF.
Con 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 55)
Adjusting POS./SIZE
Notes:
•  If the dot clock frequency of an analog signal is 162 MHz or higher, “DOT CLOCK” and “CLOCK PHASE” 
cannot be automatically corrected.
•  When digital 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  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 	 ickering is shown around the image.
•  H-SIZE and V-SIZE 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) or the Dual HD-
SDI Terminal Board for 3D (TY-FB30DHD3D) is installed.
CLAMP POSITION(During Component/PC input signal)
Adjusts the clamp position when black parts of the image have no detail due to underexposure or are 
tinged with green.
Optimum value for Clamp Position adjustment
When black parts have no detail due to underexposure (blackout)
Value that causes least blackout is the optimum.
When black parts are tinged with green
Value that cancels the greenishness without causing blackout is the optimum.
 
						

							BLACK EXTENSION 
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
0
25
0
0
0
5
PICTURE
NORMALNORMALIZESTANDARD
BRIGHTNESS
SHARPNESS PICTURE MENU
COLOR PICTURE
TINT
ADVANCED SETTINGSCOLOR TEMPNORMAL
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PICTURE Adjustments
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ADVANCED SETTINGS
Enables  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.
2
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 40)
  SET UP menu: POWER SAVE (see page 42)
 
MULTI DISPLAY SETUP menu:  AI-SYNCHRONIZATION (see page 46)
   PORTRAIT SETUP menu:  AI-SYNCHRONIZATION (see page 48)
  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)
Press the left  or right  
 
  button to switch between modes.
NORMAL COOL WARM
 
						

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PICTURE Adjustments
ADVANCED SETTINGS
Notes:
• 
You can change the level of each function 
(PICTURE, BRIGHTNESS, COLOR, TINT, 
SHARPNESS) for each PICTURE MENU.
• The setting details for STANDARD, DYNAMIC,
CINEMA and MONITOR respectively are 
memorized separately for each input terminal.
• 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 	 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
DownUpS CURVE    2.0  
 2.2  
  2.6
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.