Operating Instructions High Defi nition Plasma Display TH-58PF12EK Model No. TH-65PF12EK The illustration shown is an image. Please read these instructions before operating your set and retain them for future reference. English...
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.
If the plug contains a removable fuse cover, you must ensure that it is refi tted when the fuse is replaced. If you lose the fuse cover the plug must not be used until a replacement cover is obtained. A replacement fuse cover can be purchased from your local Panasonic dealer. Do not cut off the mains plug.
• If water is spills onto the Plasma Display or foreign objects get inside it, a short-circuit may occur which could result in fi re or electric shock. If any foreign objects get inside the Plasma Display, please consult your local Panasonic dealer.
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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 fi re. Contact your local Panasonic dealer for any repairs that need to be made.
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.
Accessories Accessories Supply Check that you have the accessories and items shown Operating Instruction book CD-ROM Remote Control Batteries for the Remote (Operating Transmitter Control Transmitter instructions) N2QAYB000432 (R6 (UM3) Size × 2) Power supply cord Fixing band × 1 Ferrite core ×...
Connections When connecting the speakers, be sure to use only the optional accessory speakers. Refer to the speaker’s Installation Manual for details on speaker installation. Speakers (Optional accessories) Speaker terminal (L) Speaker AC cord connection (see page 12) terminal (R) –...
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 61), adjustment values such as for the standard picture positions and sizes have already been stored in this unit.
NORM 4:3 (For Video/SD/PC signal) • If multiple commands are transmitted, be sure to wait for SELF Panasonic Auto (For Video singal) the response for the fi rst command to come from this unit ZOM2 Zoom2 (For HD signal) ZOM3 Zoom3 (For HD signal) before sending the next command.
Connections DVI-D connection This unit has terminal boards equivalent to DVI-D Terminal Board (TY-FB11DD) as standard equipment. PC with DVI-D DVI-D video out video cable AUDIO (Within 5 m) DVI-D IN SLOT2 Mini-plug (M3) DVI-D Input Connector Pin No. Signal Name Pin No.
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 Notes: • Main plug types vary between countries. The power plug shown at right may, therefore, not be the type fi...
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Power On / Off 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 English (UK) OSD Language Deutsch...
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 INPUT2 INPUT3...
Basic Controls Main Unit Remote control sensor 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 21) Enter / Aspect button (see page 17, 21) INPUT MENU...
Basic Controls Remote Control Transmitter OFF TIMER button The Plasma Display can be preset to switch to stand-by after a fi xed period. The setting changes ACTION button to 30 minutes, 60 minutes, 90 minutes and 0 Press to make selections. minutes (off timer cancelled) each time the button is pressed.
16:9 14:9 Just Note: When selecting an input slot that attaches BNC Dual Video Terminal Board (TY-FB9BD), Panasonic Auto cannot be selected. For PC signal input: For SD signal input (525 (480) / 60i • 60p, 625 (575) / 50i • 50p):...
MULTI PIP 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”...
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MULTI PIP 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 43) Transparent Function: Insertion Function: Data such as text are displayed transparently on the The sub screen image is divided into transparent and non- background image.
Digital Zoom This displays an enlargement of the designated part of the displayed image. Display the operation guide. Exit Press to access Digital Zoom. The operation guide will be displayed. During Digital Zoom, only the following buttons can be operated. [Remote control] OFF TIMER button [Unit]...
On-Screen Menu Displays Remote Control Unit Display the menu screen. Press several times. MENU Each time the MENU button is pressed, the Press to select. menu screen will switch. (Example: Picture menu) Normal Viewing Picture Sound Pos. /Size Setup Select the item. Select.
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Normalise Normal 3D Y/C Filter (NTSC) Auto Setup Auto Colour system Signal H-Pos Cinema reality Screensaver H-Size Panasonic Auto (4:3) Extended life settings V-Pos Noise reduction Component/RGB-in select V-Size (see page 47-50) Dot Clock Input label Clock Phase Power save...
• 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 Picture Pos./Size function. • If adjusting the Picture V-Pos/V-Size in Panasonic Auto with 16:9 mode, the adjustment is not memorized. When exiting the mode, the screen will return to a former adjustment.
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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.
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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 •...
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.
Picture Adjustments Notes: Item Effect Adjustments • “Colour” and “Hue” settings cannot be adjusted Selects the proper brightness Contrast for “RGB/PC” input signal. and density for the room. Less More • You can change the level of each function Adjusts for easier viewing of (Contrast, Brightness, Colour, Hue, Sharpness) Brightness dark pictures such as night...
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. Picture Normalise Normal...
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Picture Profi les Saving profi les Follow these steps to save picture adjustment values as profi les. Note: When the settings are locked in “Extended life settings”, profi les cannot be saved. Specify the picture quality in the Picture menu and Enter a name for the profi...
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Picture Profi les Loading profi les Load profi les and apply the picture adjustment values to the display as follows. Notes: • Loaded profi les are stored in memory according to the selected input terminal (SLOT1, 2, 3 or PC IN). •...
Sound Adjustment Sound Press to display the Sound menu. Normalise Normal Normal Sound Mode Select to adjust each item. Bass Press to select the menu to adjust. Treble Balance Surround Select the desired level by listening to the sound. Audio Out (PIP) Main Press to exit from adjust mode.
PRESENT TIME Setup / Set up TIMER The timer can switch the Plasma Display On or Off. Before attempting Timer Set, confi rm the PRESENT TIME and adjust if necessary. Then set POWER ON Time / POWER OFF Time. Setup Press to display the Setup menu.
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. Setup Press to display the Setup menu. Signal Screensaver Press to select Screensaver.
Screensaver (For preventing image retention) Setup of Screensaver Time After selecting Time Designation, 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 Screensaver (when Time Designation is selected).
Reduces screen image retention Extended life settings The following settings are setup to reduce image retention: Extended life settings Setup Set to the recommended value Express settings Signal Set individually Custom settings Screensaver Reset Reset to the factory settings Extended life settings Component/RGB-in select Extended life settings Input label...
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Reduces screen image retention NANODRIFT Saver Moves the display position of the screen slightly to reduce image retention on the display panel. Off: If, for example, the side bars are displayed, moves the display position of the screen when the power is turned on and when the picture is muted (VMT command input).
Reduces screen image retention Custom settings Set the individual “Image Retention Reduction” menu. Select “Custom settings”. When a menu is locked, it is grayed out and cannot select be set. Extended life settings “Picture Mode” and “Contrast” will no longer be able Express settings access to set in the “Picture”...
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.
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. Setup Signal Press to change the Input label.
Display orientation Sets the fan control and the display style of on-screen menu for vertical installation. Setup Press to display the Setup menu. MULTI DISPLAY Setup MULTI PIP Setup Press to select Display orientation. Portrait Setup Set up TIMER Press to select “Landscape” or “Portrait”. PRESENT TIME Setup Network Setup Display orientation...
Setup 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 ×...
Setup 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 fi...
MULTI PIP Setup Set the two-screen display function that is activated when is pressed. Setup Press to display the Setup menu. MULTI DISPLAY Setup Press to select the MULTI PIP Setup. MULTI PIP Setup Portrait Setup Set up TIMER MULTI PIP Setup Press to display the “MULTI PIP Setup”...
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 Setup menu has to be set to “Portrait” (see page 40).
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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 functions.
Setup 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” Press to display the Setup menu. Setup Signal Press to select the “Component / RGB-in select”. Screensaver Extended life settings Component/RGB-in select...
Signal Signal 3D Y/C Filter (NTSC) Sync Auto Auto Colour system Cinema reality Cinema reality XGA Mode Auto Panasonic Auto (4:3) Noise reduction Press to exit from adjust mode. Noise reduction H-Freq. 63.98 V-Freq. 60.02 Signal Format 1280×1024/60 For Component...
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.
Setup for Input Signals Noise reduction Sets the following three NR (Noise Reduction) functions together. P-NR, Mosquito NR, Block NR Press to select “Noise reduction”. Noise reduction Press to select “Off”, “Min” , “Mid” , “Max” , “Advanced”. Advanced NR Sets the three NR functions separately.
Setup for Input Signals Sync Select Signal from the “Setup” menu during RGB input signal. Press to select the “Sync”. [ RGB ] Signal Press to adjust. Sync Auto Cinema reality XGA Mode Auto Setting RGB sync signal: Confi rm that the input is set to RGB input (this setting is valid only for RGB input signal). Auto: The H and V sync or synchronized signal are automatically selected.
Network Setup Make the various settings to use the network function. Setup DHCP, IP address, Subnet mask, and Gateway settings MULTI DISPLAY Setup Set DHCP. MULTI PIP Setup When “Off” is selected, IP address and other settings can be set Portrait Setup manually.
Options Adjustments Options Press to display the Setup menu. Weekly Command Timer Press to select “OSD Language”. Onscreen display O f f 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”.
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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”. •...
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Options Adjustments Item Adjustments Off: Nullify all the settings adjusted. Studio W/B On: Sets the colour temperature for TV studio. Note: Valid only when the “Warm” is set as “White balance” 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”.
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 32) Press to select Function. Options Press to select “On”. Weekly Command Timer Note: Onscreen display •...
Options Adjustments Press to select Command No. Command setting screen Press to select a command number. Weekly Command Timer Program Command No Time 10:30 Command IMS:SL1 Press to select Time / Command. Weekly Command Timer Program Press to set each item. Command No Time: Set the time to execute a command program.
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.
Returns “TH-65PF12” (for 65-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.
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...
List of Aspect Modes Aspect mode Description All Aspect: Factory setting Picture Enlarged screen All Aspect: Off The display of the pictures fi 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 16:9 16:9...
Specifi cations TH-58PF12EK TH-65PF12EK Power Source 220 - 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz Power Consumption Power on 540 W 700 W Stand-by condition Save off 1.2 W, Save on 0.7 W Save off 1.2 W, Save on 0.7 W Power off condition 0.4 W...