Panasonic TH-103PF12T Operating Instructions Manual
Panasonic TH-103PF12T Operating Instructions Manual

Panasonic TH-103PF12T Operating Instructions Manual

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Operating Instructions

High De¿ nition Plasma Display
TH-103PF12T
Model No.
The illustration shown is an image.
Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read these instructions completely.
Please keep this manual for future reference.
English

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    Operating Instructions High De¿ nition Plasma Display TH-103PF12T Model No. The illustration shown is an image. Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read these instructions completely. Please keep this manual for future reference. English...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Dear Panasonic Customer Welcome to the Panasonic family of customers. We hope that you will have many years of enjoyment from your new Plasma Display. To obtain maximum benefit from your set, please read these Instructions before making any adjustments, and retain them for future reference.
  • Page 3: Important Safety Notice

    Important Safety Notice WARNING 1) To prevent damage which may result in ¿ re or shock hazard, do not expose this appliance to dripping or splashing. Do not place containers with water (À ower vase, cups, cosmetics, etc.) above the set. (including on shelves above, etc.) No naked À...
  • Page 4: Safety Precautions

    • If water is spills onto the Plasma Display or foreign objects get inside it, a short-circuit may occur which could result in ¿ re or electric shock. If any foreign objects get inside the Plasma Display, please consult your local Panasonic dealer.
  • Page 5 If water or foreign objects get inside the Plasma Display, if the Plasma Display is dropped, or if the cabinet becomes damages, disconnect the power supply plug immediately. • A short circuit may occur, which could cause ¿ re. Contact your local Panasonic dealer for any repairs that need to be made.
  • Page 6: Cleaning And Maintenance

    Safety Precautions CAUTION When using the Plasma Display Do not bring your hands, face or objects close to the ventilation holes of the Plasma Display. • Heated air comes out from the ventilation holes at the top of Plasma Display will be hot. Do not bring your hands or face, or objects which cannot withstand heat, close to this port, otherwise burns or deformation could result.
  • Page 7: Accessories

    Accessories Accessories Supplied Check that you have the Accessories and items shown Operating Remote Control Transmitter Batteries for the Fixing band × 2 Instruction book EUR7636070R Remote Control Transmitter (R6 Size × 2) AC cord Allen wrench Eyebolt cap × 3 Blind sheet ×...
  • Page 8: Connections

    Connections AUDIO OUT Terminals connection AUDIO OUT Stereophonic sound code audio equipment AC cord connection (see page 12) line-in – AC cord ¿ xing Unplug the AC cord Close Push until the hook clicks. Unplug the Plug the AC cord into Open AC cord the display unit.
  • Page 9: Pc Input Terminals Connection

    Connections PC Input Terminals connection (Female) COMPUTER AUDIO PC IN Conversion adapter (if necessary) Mini D-sub 15p PC cable (Male) Audio Stereo plug Connect a cable which matches the audio output terminal on the computer. Notes: • With regard to the typical PC input signals that are described in the applicable input signals list (see page 64), adjustment values such as for the standard picture positions and sizes have already been stored in this unit.
  • Page 10: Serial Terminals Connection

    NORM 4:3 (For Video/SD/PC signal) • If multiple commands are transmitted, be sure to wait for SELF Panasonic Auto (For Video signal) the response for the ¿ rst command to come from this unit SJST JUST (For HD signal) SNOM 4:3 (For HD signal) before sending the next command.
  • Page 11: Hdmi Connection

    Connections HDMI connection This unit has terminal board equivalent to Dual HDMI Terminal Board (TY-FB10HMD) as standard equipment. [Pin assignments and signal names] Pin No. Signal Pin No. Signal T.M.D.S Clock T.M.D.S Data2+ Shield T.M.D.S Data2 T.M.D.S Clock- Shield AUDIO T.M.D.S Data2- COMPONENT/RGB IN T.M.D.S Data1+...
  • Page 12: Power On / Off

    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 8) 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 ¿...
  • Page 13 Power ON / OFF When ¿ rst switching on the unit Following screen will be displayed when the unit is turned on for the ¿ rst time. Select the items with the remote control. Unit buttons are invalid. OSD LANGUAGE English (UK) OSD LANGUAGE Deutsch...
  • Page 14: Selecting The Input Signal

    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: INPUT1 INPUT2A INPUT2B...
  • Page 15: Basic Controls

    Basic Controls Main Unit Right side Enter / Aspect button surface (see page 17, 22) Volume Adjustment ENTER/ Volume Up “+” Down “–” When the menu screen is displayed: “+” : press to move the cursor up “–” : press to move the cursor down (see page 22) MENU Remote control sensor...
  • Page 16: Remote Control Transmitter

    Basic Controls Remote Control Transmitter R button (see page 22) Status button Press the R button to return to previous menu screen. Press the “Status” button to display the current system status. Standby (ON / OFF) button Input label The Plasma Display must ¿ rst be plugged into the wall Aspect mode (see page 17) outlet and turned on at the power switch (see page 12).
  • Page 17: Aspect Controls

    Zoom1 Zoom2 Zoom3 Panasonic Auto 16:9 14:9 Just 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”.
  • Page 18: Multi Pip

    ASPECT Controls For PC signal input: Zoom 16:9 For SD signal input (525 (480) / 60i • 60p, 625 (575) / 50i • 50p): Zoom1 Zoom2 Zoom3 16:9 14:9 Just For HD signal input [1125 (1080) / 60i • 50i • 60p • 50p • 24p • 25p • 30p • 24sF, 1250 (1080) / 50i, 750 (720) / 60p • 50p]: 4:3 Full Zoom1 Zoom2...
  • Page 19 MULTI PIP 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...
  • Page 20 MULTI PIP Selecting the Target Screen for Operations Each time this button is pressed, the target screen for operations changes. Operations on Operations on the main screen the sub screen INPUT1 INPUT1 Main screen Sub screen Main screen input mode Sub screen input mode Notes: •...
  • Page 21: Digital Zoom

    Digital Zoom This displays an enlargement of the designated part of the displayed image. Display the operation guide. Press to access Digital Zoom. EXIT The operation guide will be displayed. During Digital Zoom, only the following buttons can be operated. [Remote control] [Unit] Right side surface...
  • Page 22: On-Screen Menu Displays

    On-Screen Menu Displays Remote Control Unit Press several times. Display the menu screen. MENU Press to select. Each time the MENU button is pressed, the (Example: PICTURE menu) menu screen will switch. Normal Viewing PICTURE SET UP SOUND POS. /SIZE Select the item.
  • Page 23 NORMAL 3D Y/C FILTER (NTSC) AUTO SETUP COLOR SYSTEM AUTO SIGNAL H-POS 3 : 2 PULLDOWN SCREENSAVER H-SIZE Panasonic AUTO (4 : 3) EXTENDED LIFE SETTINGS V-POS REFRESH RATE 100 Hz COMPONENT/RGB-IN SELECT V-SIZE NOISE REDUCTION DOT CLOCK INPUT LABEL...
  • Page 24: Adjusting Pos. /Size

    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.
  • Page 25 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.
  • Page 26 Adjusting POS. /SIZE 1:1 PIXEL MODE Adjusts 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 •...
  • Page 27: Picture Adjustments

    PICTURE Adjustments Press to display the PICTURE menu. Select to adjust each item. Press to select the menu to adjust. Select the desired level by looking at the picture behind the menu. Note: Menu that cannot be adjusted is grayout. Adjustable menu changes depending on signal, input and menu setting.
  • Page 28: Advanced Settings

    PICTURE Adjustments Notes: Item Effect Adjustments • “COLOR” and “TINT” settings cannot be adjusted for “RGB/PC” input signal. Adjusts the proper picture contrast. PICTURE Less More • You can change the level of each function Adjusts for easier viewing of dark pictures (PICTURE, BRIGHTNESS, COLOR, TINT, BRIGHTNESS SHARPNESS) for each PICTURE MENU.
  • Page 29: Picture Pro¿ Les

    Picture Pro¿ les Up to 8 combinations of picture adjustment values (in the PICTURE menu and ADVANCED SETTINGS) can be stored in the display memory as pro¿ les and applied as needed, for a convenient way to enjoy your preferred picture settings. PICTURE NORMALIZE NORMAL...
  • Page 30: Saving Pro¿ Les

    Picture Pro¿ les Saving pro¿ les Follow these steps to save picture adjustment values as pro¿ les. Note: When the settings are locked in “EXTENDED LIFE SETTINGS”, pro¿ les cannot be saved. Enter a name for the pro¿ le. Specify the picture quality in the PICTURE menu and [Entering pro¿...
  • Page 31: Loading Pro¿ Les

    Picture Pro¿ les Loading pro¿ les Load pro¿ les and apply the picture adjustment values to the display as follows. Notes: • Loaded pro¿ les are stored in memory according to the selected input interface (SLOT1, 2, 3 or PC IN). (see page 14) •...
  • Page 32: Locking Pro¿ Les

    Picture Pro¿ les Locking pro¿ les You can lock saved pro¿ les to restrict operations when the pro¿ les are loaded. You can also set passwords. Notes: • When the lock is set in “EXTENDED LIFE SETTINGS”, pro¿ le cannot be locked. •...
  • Page 33 Picture Pro¿ les <Changing passwords> Follow steps 1–4 in the previous procedure, Enter a new 4-digit password. <Locking and unlocking pro¿ les>. Select “Change password”. select Memory lock Select “Ok”. select MEMORY1 Input new password Lock1 access MEMORY2 MEMORY3 MEMORY4 Cancel isf Mode Change password...
  • Page 34: Sound Adjustment

    SOUND Adjustment SOUND Press to display the SOUND menu. NORMALIZE NORMAL Select to adjust each item. BASS Press to select the menu to adjust. TREBLE BALANCE Select the desired level by listening to the sound. SURROUND AUDIO OUT (PIP) MAIN Press to exit from adjust mode.
  • Page 35: Present Time Setup / Set Up Timer

    PRESENT TIME SETUP / SET UP TIMER The timer can switch the Plasma Display ON or OFF. Before attempting Timer Set, con¿ rm the PRESENT TIME OF DAY and adjust if necessary. Then set POWER ON TIME / POWER OFF TIME. SET UP Press to display the SET UP menu.
  • Page 36: Screensaver

    SCREENSAVER (For preventing image retention) Do not display a still picture, especially in 4:3 mode, for any length of time. If the display must remain on, a SCREENSAVER should be used. SET UP Press to display the SET UP menu. SIGNAL Press to select the SCREENSAVER.
  • Page 37: Setup Of Screensaver Time

    SCREENSAVER (For preventing image retention) Setup of SCREENSAVER Time After selecting TIME OF DAY, INTERVAL or STANDBY AFTER SCR SAVER, the relevant Time Setup will become available for selection and the Operating Time may be set. (Time cannot be set when “MODE” is “ON” or “OFF”.) Press to select START TIME / FINISH TIME (when TIME OF SCREENSAVER DAY is selected).
  • Page 38: Reduces Screen Image Retention

    Reduces screen image retention EXTENDED LIFE SETTINGS The following settings are setup to reduce image retention: SET UP EXTENDED LIFE SETTINGS Set to the recommended value EXPRESS SETTINGS SIGNAL CUSTOM SETTINGS Set individually SCREENSAVER RESET Reset to the factory settings EXTENDED LIFE SETTINGS COMPONENT/RGB-IN SELECT EXTENDED LIFE SETTINGS...
  • Page 39 Reduces screen image retention NANODRIFT SAVER Moves the display position of the screen slightly to reduce image retention on the display panel. OFF: NANODRIFT SAVER does not operate. MIN–MAX: NANODRIFT SAVER operates. The display position of the screen moves at set time intervals. You can set the screen movement range.
  • Page 40: Custom Settings

    Reduces screen image retention CUSTOM SETTINGS Set the individual “Image Retention Reduction” menu. When a menu is locked, it is grayed out and cannot be set. Select “CUSTOM SETTINGS”. “PICTURE MENU” and “PICTURE” will no longer select EXTENDED LIFE SETTINGS be able to set in the “PICTURE”...
  • Page 41: Reduces Power Consumption

    Reduces power consumption • POWER SAVE: When this function is turned ON, luminous level of the Plasma Display is suppressed, so power consumption is reduced. • STANDBY SAVE: When this function is turned ON, power consumption of the microcomputer is reduced during power supply standby (see page 12, 15, 16), so standby power of the set is reduced.
  • Page 42: Customizing The Input Labels

    Customizing the Input labels This function can change the label of the Input signal to be displayed. Select the input signal which you would like to change its label before customizing the Input labels. (see page 14, 16) Press to select INPUT LABEL. SET UP Press to change the INPUT LABEL.
  • Page 43: Display Orientation

    DISPLAY ORIENTATION Sets the fan control and the display style of on-screen menu for vertical installation. SET UP Press to display the SET UP menu. MULTI DISPLAY SETUP Press to select DISPLAY ORIENTATION. MULTI PIP SETUP PORTRAIT SETUP Press to select “LANDSCAPE” or “PORTRAIT”. SET UP TIMER PRESENT TIME SETUP NETWORK SETUP...
  • Page 44: Set Up For Multi Display

    SET UP for MULTI DISPLAY By lining up Plasma Displays in groups, for example, as illustrated below, an enlarged picture may be displayed across all screens. For this mode of operation, each plasma display has to be set up with a Display number to determine its location. (Example) group of 4 (2 ×...
  • Page 45: Id Remote Control Function

    SET UP for MULTI DISPLAY Item Details Select “OFF” or “ON”. Equalize the brightness of all the The brightness depends on each displays. display’s setting. AI-SYNCHRONIZATION Note: If you set AI-SYNCHRONIZATION to ON, the following menus will be unavailable and these settings will be ¿...
  • Page 46: Multi Pip Setup

    MULTI PIP SETUP Set the two-screen display function that is activated when is pressed. SET UP Press to display the SET UP menu. MULTI DISPLAY SETUP Press to select the MULTI PIP SETUP. MULTI PIP SETUP PORTRAIT SETUP SET UP TIMER Press to display the “MULTI PIP SETUP”...
  • Page 47: Set Up For Portrait

    SET UP for PORTRAIT Divide an input image into 3 parts, and display one of them to a plasma display which is set vertically. The image will be enlarged 3 times and rotated 90-degree. (Example) Note: When using the PORTRAIT function with displays set vertically, “DISPLAY ORIENTATION” in SET UP menu has to be set to “PORTRAIT”...
  • Page 48 SET UP for PORTRAIT VIEWING AREA / LOCATION VIEWING AREA: Set a mode of image division for PORTRAIT function. LOCATION: Set a location of image to be displayed for PORTRAIT function. Press to select VIEWING AREA or LOCATION. PORTRAIT SETUP Press to select each function.
  • Page 49: Set Up For Input Signals

    SET UP for Input Signals COMPONENT / RGB IN SELECT Select to match the signals from the source connected to the COMPONENT / RGB input terminals. Y, P signals “COMPONENT” RGB signals “RGB” SET UP Press to display the SET UP menu. SIGNAL SCREENSAVER EXTENDED LIFE SETTINGS...
  • Page 50: Signal Menu

    SYNC AUTO COLOR SYSTEM AUTO 3 : 2 PULLDOWN 3 : 2 PULLDOWN XGA MODE AUTO Panasonic AUTO (4 : 3) REFRESH RATE 100 Hz Press to exit from adjust mode. REFRESH RATE 100 Hz NOISE REDUCTION NOISE REDUCTION H-FREQ.
  • Page 51: Color System / Panasonic Auto

    SECAM M.NTSC NTSC Panasonic AUTO Set to “4:3” to view 4:3 images in an unchanged format when Panasonic AUTO is selected. (4 : 3 ) If you would like to view 4:3 images in Just format, set to “JUST”. Note: Panasonic AUTO does not function when BNC Dual Video Terminal Board (TY-FB9BD) is used.
  • Page 52: Refresh Rate

    SET UP for Input Signals REFRESH RATE This function sets the refresh rate of the display. This menu is displayed when the input signal is 50 Hz system (50i, 50p, 25p, 24p, 24sF) of vertical scan rate. 100 Hz: Reduce screen À icker. 50 Hz: Enhance the resolution of moving images.
  • Page 53: Sync

    SET UP for Input Signals SYNC Select SIGNAL from the “SET UP” menu during RGB input signal. Press to select the “SYNC”. [ RGB ] SIGNAL Press to adjust. SYNC AUTO 3 : 2 PULLDOWN XGA MODE AUTO Setting RGB sync signal Con¿...
  • Page 54: Network Setup

    NETWORK SETUP Make the various settings to use the network function. DHCP, IP ADDRESS, SUBNET MASK, and GATEWAY settings SET UP Set DHCP. MULTI DISPLAY SETUP When “OFF” is selected, IP ADDRESS and other settings can be set manually. MULTI PIP SETUP PORTRAIT SETUP Select the item and press SET UP TIMER...
  • Page 55: Options Adjustments

    Options Adjustments Options Press to display the SET UP menu. Weekly Command Timer Memory lock Press to select “OSD LANGUAGE”. Onscreen display Initial INPUT Initial VOL level Maximum VOL level INPUT lock Button lock Press for more than 3 seconds. Remocon User level Press to select “Options”.
  • Page 56 Options Adjustments Item Adjustments INPUT1 INPUT2 INPUT3 Locks the input switch operation. Notes: • Only the adjusted signal is displayed (see page 14). • Signal can be displayed when the Terminal board is installed. INPUT lock • Input switch can be used when this is set to “Off”. •...
  • Page 57 Options Adjustments Item Adjustments Off: Nullify all the settings adjusted. Studio W/B Sets the color temperature for TV studio. Note: Valid only when the “WARM” is set as “COLOR TEMP” in PICTURE menu. Sharpens the contrast for a better view when a part of the image is too light to see. Off: Disables “Studio Gain”.
  • Page 58: Weekly Command Timer

    Options Adjustments Weekly Command Timer You can set 7-day timer programming by setting time and command. Note: Before setting Weekly Command Timer, set PRESENT TIME SETUP. (see page 35) Press to select Function. Options Press to select “On”. Weekly Command Timer Memory lock Onscreen display Note:...
  • Page 59: Shipping Condition

    Options Adjustments Press to select Command No. Command setting screen Weekly Command Timer Press to select a command number. Program Command No Time 10:30 Command IMS:SL1 Press to select Time / Command. Weekly Command Timer Press to set each item. Program Command No Time: Set the time to execute a command program.
  • Page 60: Using Network Function

    Network function of the unit can control the unit in the same way as serial control from a network. Supported commands Commands used in the serial control are supported. (see page 10) Note: Consult your local Panasonic dealer for detail instructions on command usage.
  • Page 61: Pjlink™ Protocol

    Returns “TH-103PF12” (for 103-inch model) INFO? Other information query Returns version number CLSS? Class information query Returns “1” PJLink™ security authentication Set “Panasonic” for the PJLink™ password. • PJLink™ is a pending trademark in Japan, the United States, and other countries or areas.
  • Page 62: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Before you call for service, determine the symptoms and make a few simple checks as shown below. Symptoms Checks Picture Sound Electrical Appliances Interference Noisy Sound Cars / Motorcycles Fluorescent light Volume Normal Picture No Sound (Check whether the mute function has been activated on the remote control.) Not plugged into AC outlet Not switched on No Picture...
  • Page 63: List Of Aspect Modes

    List of Aspect Modes Aspect mode Description All Aspect: Factory setting Picture Enlarged screen All Aspect: Off The display of the pictures ¿ lls the screen. In the case of SD signals, pictures with a 4:3 aspect ratio are enlarged horizontally, and displayed. This mode is suited to displaying anamorphic pictures with a 16:9 aspect ratio.
  • Page 64: Applicable Input Signals

    Applicable Input Signals *Mark: Applicable input signal COMPONENT / RGB IN DVI-D IN 8 Horizontal frequency Vertical frequency Signal name / PC IN (kHz) (Hz) (Dot clock (MHz)) (Dot clock (MHz)) 525 (480) / 60i 15.73 59.94 * (13.5) 525 (480) / 60p 31.47 59.94...
  • Page 65 Applicable Input Signals VIDEO input (HDMI) Vertical Horizontal Dot clock Number of Total number Number of Total number Signal format frequency (Hz) frequency (kHz) (MHz) active pixels of pixels active lines of lines VGA60 59.94 31.47 25.18 525/60p 59.94 31.47 27.00 625/50p 50.00...
  • Page 66: Command List Of Weekly Command Timer

    Audio Volume (60) DAM:FULL Aspect (FULL) DAM:JUST Aspect (JUST) DAM:NORM Aspect (4:3) DAM:SELF Aspect (Panasonic Auto) DAM:ZOOM Aspect (ZOOM) DWA:OFF Dual Picture mode (OFF) DWA:OVL1 Advanced PIP mode (1) (see page 18) DWA:OVL2 Advanced PIP mode (2) (see page 18)
  • Page 67: Speci¿ Cations

    Speci¿ cations TH-103PF12T 220-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz Power Source Power Consumption 1,400 W Power on Save OFF 1.2 W, Save ON 0.7 W Stand-by condition 0.4 W Power off condition Drive method : AC type 103-inch, Plasma Display panel 16:9 aspect ratio 2,269 mm (W) ×...
  • Page 68 Warranty Service purposes. Model Number Serial Number Web Site : http://panasonic.net/ Printed in Japan ¤ Panasonic Corporation 2009...

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