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Model No. TH-85VX200W TH-103VX200W Operating Instructions High De¿ nition Plasma Display Please read these instructions before operating your set English and retain them for future reference.
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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.
CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover or back. No user-serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to quali¿ ed service personnel. The lightning flash with The exclamation point within arrow-head within a triangle a t r i a n g l e i s i n t e n d e d t o is in tend ed to tell the user...
If the plug contains a removable fuse cover, you must ensure that it is re¿ 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 ¿ 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 ¿ 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.
Safety Precautions 3D Safety Precautions WARNING Small Parts 3D Eyewear contains small parts (battery and specialised band, etc.) and must be kept out of reach of small children to avoid accidental ingestion. Disassembly Do not disassemble or modify the 3D Eyewear. Lithium Battery Batteries must not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, ¿...
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Safety Precautions Viewing 3D Content Content for 3D viewing includes commercially available Blu-ray discs, 3D broadcasts, etc. When preparing your own 3D content, ensure that it is properly produced. Do not use the 3D Eyewear if you have a history of over-sensitivity to light, heart problems, or have any other existing medical conditions.
Accessories Accessories Supply Check that you have the accessories and items shown Remote Control Fixing band × 2 Power supply cord TH-85VX200W Batteries for Transmitter the Remote TMME203 Clamper × 1 Control N2QAYB000562 TMM15412-2 Transmitter (R6 (UM3) Size × 2) Use the clamper when connecting a LAN cable.
Connections AC cord connection and ¿ xing, cable ¿ xing TH-85VX200W – AC cord ¿ xing Unplug the AC cord Close Push until the hook clicks. Unplug the Plug the AC cord into AC cord Open the display unit. pressing the 2.
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Connections TH-103VX200W – AC cord ¿ xing Unplug the AC cord Close Push until the hook clicks. Unplug the Plug the AC cord into AC cord Open the display unit. pressing the 2. Pull off. Plug the AC cord until two knobs.
Connections Video equipment connection 3D SHUTTER OUT AUDIO OUT SERIAL Connect the 3D IR Connect to sound Control the Plasma Display TRANSMITTER equipment. by connecting to PC (optional accessory). (see below) (see page 13) COMPONENT/RGB IN PC IN AV IN (HDMI 1-4) SLOT Connect to a Component/RGB Video...
Connections PC Input Terminals connection (Female) COMPUTER Audio Stereo mini plug (M3) Connect a cable which matches the audio output terminal on the computer. Conversion adapter (if necessary) Mini D-sub 15p PC cable (Male) Notes: • With regard to the typical PC input signals that are described in the applicable input signals list (see page 62), adjustment values such as for the standard picture positions and sizes have already been stored in this unit.
Connections SERIAL Terminals connection The SERIAL terminal is used when the Plasma Display is controlled by a computer. Note: To use serial control for this unit, make sure to set the “Control I/F Select” in the “Network Setup” menu to “RS-232C”.
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, 9) 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 Right side surface ¿...
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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 OSD Language English (UK) Select the language.
Selecting the input signal Press to select the input signal to be played back from the equipment which has been connected to the Plasma Display. INPUT HDMI1 HDMI2 HDMI input terminals in HDMI 1 to HDMI 4. HDMI3 HDMI4 Component or RGB input terminal in COMPONENT/RGB IN.* COMPONENT PC input terminal in PC IN.
Basic Controls Main Unit Right side Enter / Aspect button surface (see page 19, 24) Up / Down button ENTER/ When the menu screen is displayed: “ ” : press to move the cursor up “ ” : press to move the cursor down (see page 24) MENU MENU Screen ON / OFF...
Basic Controls Remote Control Transmitter Standby (ON / OFF) button PC button The Plasma Display must ¿ rst be plugged Press to select PC input. (see page into the wall outlet and turned on at the power switch (see page 14). COMPO.
ASPECT Controls The Plasma Display will allow you to enjoy viewing the picture at its maximum size, including wide screen cinema format picture. 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.
Viewing 3D images You can enjoy viewing 3D images with contents or programmes corresponding to the 3D effect by wearing the 3D Eyewear (supplied). This display supports “Frame Sequential* ”, “Side by Side* ” and “Top and Bottom* ” 3D formats. * 1: The 3D format that the images for the left and right eyes are recorded with the high de¿...
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Viewing 3D images Replacing the battery When the battery is running low, the indicator lamp À ashes 5 times on turning the 3D Eyewear on. In this case, early battery replacement is recommended. • Dispose of the old batteries as non-burnable rubbish, or in line with the waste disposal regulations in your local area.
Viewing 3D images 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 11) and playback the contents. •...
Viewing 3D images Troubleshooting for 3D Eyewear Symptoms Checks Cannot see 3D images • Has the 3D Eyewear been switched On? • Ensure that “3D Picture Display” in “3D Settings” is set to “3D”. (see page 44) • Some 3D image signals may not be automatically recognized as 3D images.
On-Screen Menu Displays Remote Control Unit Press several times. Display the menu screen. MENU Press Each time the MENU button is pressed, the menu screen will switch. Select the menu. Normal Viewing Picture Access Sound Pos. /Size Setup Picture Normalise Setup Picture Mode Monitor...
Adjusting Pos. /Size Display the menu screen. Select “Pos. /Size”. access Picture Setup Pos. /Size select Sound Select the item and set. Normalise adjust Auto Setup H-Pos select H-Size V-Pos V-Size Dot Clock Clock Phase Clamp Position Note: 1:1 Pixel Mode Unadjustable items are grayed out.
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Adjusting Pos. /Size Auto Setup H-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: • When “Component/RGB-in Select” or “YUV/RGB-in select” in the “Setup” menu (see page 41) is set to “RGB”, this setting is enabled.
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Adjusting Pos. /Size Over scan Turn 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) Notes: • When “Off” is set, “H-Size” and “V-Size” cannot be adjusted. •...
Picture Adjustments Display the menu screen. Select “Picture”. access Picture Setup Pos./Size select Sound Select the item and set. Normalise adjust Picture Mode Normal Contrast select Brightness Colour Note: Sharpness White balance Normal Menu that cannot be adjusted is grayout. Adjustable menu changes Advanced settings depending on signal, input and menu setting.
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Picture Adjustments Picture Mode You can switch to the optimal picture mode for the video Normal Dynamic source and viewing environment. Monitor Cinema Normal: Cinema: For viewing in standard (evening lighting) environments. Ideal for movies. This menu selects the normal levels of Brightness and Monitor: Contrast.
Picture Adjustments Advanced settings Enables ¿ ne picture adjustment at a professional level. Notes: • The adjustment values are memorized separately for each input terminal. • The adjustment range values should be used as an adjustment reference. Select the item and set. Normalise Advanced settings Picture Mode...
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Picture Adjustments Cinema reality When “on”, the display attempts to reproduce a more natural interpretation of sources such as movie pictures, which are recorded at 24 frames per second. If the picture is not stable, turn the setting to “off”. Note: When “On”, this setting only affects the following signal input: •...
Picture Adjustments Colour space adjustment (Colour Gamut) Changes the colour space to BT.709 signal standard chromaticity point and ¿ ne-tunes it. Advanced settings Normalise Select the item and set. Black extension access Input level Colour Gamut Gamma change Colour Gamut Native W/B High R select...
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Picture Adjustments Reset Resets the adjustment value of colour space. Note: This setting is reÀ ected only for the selected input terminal and the “Picture Mode”. Select “Reset”. Colour Gamut access Colour Gamut Custom Edit select 65535 2900 R Ratio G Ratio 2110 65535 B Ratio...
Picture Pro¿ les Up to 16 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. Note: If setting items (Picture menu and Advanced settings) are set differently between Memory save and Memory load, they may not reÀ...
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. Specify the picture quality in the Picture menu and Enter a name for the pro¿...
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 terminal (see page 16). • When the settings are locked in “Extended life settings”, pro¿ les cannot be loaded. <Loading pro¿...
Picture Pro¿ les Editing pro¿ les Delete or rename pro¿ les as follows. <Deleting pro¿ les> <Renaming pro¿ les> Note: Note: Locked pro¿ les and pro¿ les currently in use cannot be Locked pro¿ les cannot be renamed. deleted. In the Picture menu, select “Memory edit”. In the Picture menu, select “Memory edit”.
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. •...
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Picture Pro¿ les <isf Mode Setting> Switches to “Picture Mode” mode display. Follow steps 1–5 in the previous procedure, <Locking and unlocking pro¿ les>. Select “isf Mode”. MEMORY1 Lock1 adjust MEMORY2 MEMORY12 select isf Mode Change password Specify “On” or “Off”. Exit the menu.
Sound Adjustment Display the menu screen. Select “Sound”. access Picture Setup Pos. /Size Sound select Select the item and set. Normalise adjust Balance Volume select Exit the menu. Item Details Balance Adjusts left and right volumes. Volume Adjusts the sound volume level. Helpful Hint ( Normalisation) Normalise...
Setup menu Display the menu screen. Select “Setup”. access Picture Setup Pos. /Size select Sound Select the item and set. 3D Settings Signal adjust Screensaver Extended life settings select Input label Network Setup Component/RGB-in select External scaler mode Power save PC Power management Auto power off OSD design...
Setup menu External scaler mode This menu can be used to specify whether the built-in scaler or an external scaler is used for scaler functions such as resizing and picture quality adjustment. The setting is valid with the following input signals. 1125 (1080) / 24p•25p•30p•50p•60p Off: Use the built-in scaler.
Setup menu Power save When this function is turned On, luminous level of the Plasma Display is suppressed, so power consumption is reduced. PC Power management When this function is set to On, it operates under the following conditions to turn the power on or off automatically. When no pictures (HD/VD sync signals) are detected for 30 or so seconds during PC signal input: Power is turned off (standby);...
Setup menu 3D Settings If the 3D images are not displayed correctly or seem unusual, please adjust and setup the 3D settings. Select the item and set. 3D Settings Signal access Screensaver 3D Settings Extended life settings 3D Picture Display change Input label select...
Setup menu Signal menu Note: “Signal” setup menu displays a different setting condition for each input signal. change 3D Settings Select the item and set. Signal select Screensaver access Extended life settings For RGB For Video (S VIDEO) Input label select Network Setup [ AV ]...
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Setup menu • Sync This function operates only during input from PC IN terminal. Setting RGB sync signal Con¿ 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 is automatically selected. If both input, it is selected the H and V sync. on G: Uses a synchronized signal on the Video G signal, which is input from the G connector.
Setup menu Screensaver 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. 3D Settings Signal Screensaver access Extended life settings Input label Network Setup select Component/RGB-in select Screensaver...
Setup menu Extended life settings The following settings are setup to reduce image retention: Extended life settings 3D Settings Set to the recommended value Express settings Signal Set individually Custom settings Screensaver access Reset Reset to the factory settings Extended life settings Input label select Network Setup...
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Setup menu NANODRIFT Saver Moves the display position of the screen slightly to reduce image retention 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 as a result of this operation. If you change the value, a mask is displayed in the range where the picture is missing as a result of position movement.
Setup menu Custom settings Set the individual “Image Retention Reduction” menu. Select “Custom settings”. When a menu is locked, it is grayed out and access cannot be set. Extended life settings Express settings “Picture Mode” and “Contrast” will no longer be Custom settings able to set in the “Picture”...
Setup menu Customizing the Input labels This function can change the label of the Input signal to be displayed. (see page 16) Select an input terminal and set. 3D Settings Signal access Input label Screensaver Extended life settings HDMI1 HDMI1 change Input label HDMI2...
Setup menu Network Setup Make the various settings to use the network function. 3D Settings DHCP, IP address, Subnet mask and Gateway settings Signal Screensaver Set DHCP. Extended life settings When “Off” is selected, IP address and other settings can be set manually. Input label Network Setup Select the item and press...
Options Adjustments Display the menu screen. Select “Options”. Press for more than 3 seconds. access (more Picture than 3 seconds) Setup Pos./Size select Sound Options Select the item and set. Onscreen display All Aspect Auto Setup Manual select Studio mode 3D Emitter Function button assign 1 3D settings...
Options Adjustments Item Adjustments Set the infrared transmitter for the 3D Eyewear. INT: Use the infrared transmitter of the unit. 3D Emitter EXT: Use the external 3D IR TRANSMITTER (available separately.) Set the function to operate when the FUNCTION button 1 to 2 on the remote control is pressed. 3D settings: The “3D Settings”...
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 13) Note: Consult your local Panasonic dealer for detail instructions on command usage.
Returns “TH-103VX200” (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.
The password can be changed on the Password Setup screen after logging in (see page 59). The user name cannot be changed. Under no circumstances, Panasonic Corporation or it's associated companies will ask customers their password directly. Even if you are asked directly, please do not reveal your password.
Using Web Browser Control TOP screen structure of the Web browser control After logging in, the TOP screen of the Web browser control is displayed. Menu Menu items are displayed. When a button is clicked, setup screen of each item is displayed. Item Details BASIC...
Enter the old password. PASSWORD Enter the new password. PASSWORD Notes: Enter the password entered in “NEW • The default password is “Panasonic”. PASSWORD PASSWORD” for con¿ rmation. • Up to 32 alphanumeric characters can be used for a (RETYPE) password.
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 ¿ 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...
Shipping condition This function allows you to reset the unit to the factory setting. Display the menu screen. Select “Setup”. access Picture Setup Pos. /Size select Sound Select “OSD Language”. 3D Settings Signal Screensaver Extended life settings select Input label Network Setup Component/RGB-in select External scaler mode...
Speci¿ cations TH-85VX200W TH-103VX200W Power Source 200 - 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz Power Consumption Power on 1,200 W 1,450 W Stand-by condition 0.5 W 0.5 W Power off condition 0.3 W 0.3 W Plasma Display panel Drive method : AC type Drive method : AC type 85-inch, 16:9 aspect ratio 103-inch, 16:9 aspect ratio...
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