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High Definition Plasma Display PLASMA DISPLAY Operating Instructions INPUT – VOL + POWER / R - STANDBY G POWER ON TH-50PHD3Model No. Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read...
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WARNING 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 qualified service personnel. ...
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Important Safety Instructions 1) Read these instructions. All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the appliance is operated. 2) Keep these instructions. The safety and operatin...
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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 High Definition Plasma Display. To obtain maximum benefit from yo...
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Table of Contents Important Safety Instructions ASPECT Controls FCC STATEMENT Adjusting PICTURE POS./SIZE Safety Precautions SOUND Adjustment .....................................................26 Ac...
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FCC STATEMENT FCC STATEMENT This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide ...
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Safety Precautions WARNING Set up Do not place the High Definition Plasma Display on sloped or unstable surfaces. • The High Definition Plasma Display may fall off or tip over. Do not place any object...
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Safety Precautions CAUTION This High Definition Plasma Display is for use only with the following optional accessories. Use with any other type of optional accessories may cause instability which coul...
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Accessories Accessories Supplied Check that you have the Accessories and items shown √ Operating Instruction book Remote Control Transmitter Batteries for the Remote EUR646525 Control Transmitter (AA(...
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Remote Control Batteries Requires two AA batteries. 1. Turn the transmitter face down. 2. Install the batteries as shown in 3. Replace the cove and slide in Press and slide off the battery the battery...
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Basic Controls INPUT – VOL + R - STANDBY G POWER ON TH-50PHD3 Main Power On/Off Switch Volume Adjustment Input button Push the Volume Up “+” or Power Indicator (VIDEO (S-VIDEO)/COMPONENT, Down “–” but...
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Connections SPEAKER SPEAKER Terminals (R) Terminals (L) – Cable fixing bands Secure any excess cables with bands, as required. To tighten: To loosen: Push the knob From TUNER signal out Terminal (see ...
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Connections How to connect the speakers When connecting the speakers, be sure to use only the optional accessory speakers. Refer to the speaker’s Installation Manual for details on speaker installatio...
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Connections How to connect the AV Input Terminals VIDEO signal connection (VCR) Audio Video OUT OUTR Video input to BNC socket VIDEO BNC video cable AUDIO 2×RCA audio cables Audio input to L/R sockets...
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Connections How to connect the COMPONENT/RGB Input Terminals Component signals (Y, PB, PR) connection DVD Player AUDIO VD HD PR/CR/R PB/CB/B Y/G Audio DVD (Y,PB, PR) OUT OUTR COMPONENT/RGB IN PB PR RC...
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Connections How to connect the PC Input Terminals COMPUTER AUDIO PC IN POWER / R - STANDBY G POWER ON INPUT – VOL + Conversion adapter (if necessary) D-sub 15p RGB PC cable Audio 1/8" (3mm) stere...
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Connections How to connect the SERIAL Terminals The SERIAL terminal is used when the High Definition Plasma Display is controlled by a computer. COMPUTER SERIAL RS-232C cable Pin layout for RS-232C D-...
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Power ON/OFF and Input Signal Selection Power ON/OFF Connecting the plug to the Wall Outlet Push the POWER switch on the High Definition Plasma Display to turn the set on POWER-ON Power Indicator: Gre...
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Power ON/OFF and Input Signal Selection Select the Input Signal INPUT Press the INPUT button to select the input video signal desired from equipment such as a VCR which has been connected to the High ...
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On-Screen Menu Display from Remote Control To PICTURE adjust menu (see page 28) PICTURE NORMALIZE NORMAL PICTURE MENU STANDARD PICTURE BRIGHTNESS COLOR INPUT 0SHARPNESS COLOR TEMP NORMAL SURROUND ADVA...
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On-Screen Menu Display from Remote Control To SOUND adjust menu (see page 26) SOUND To SIGNAL screen for VIDEO NORMALIZE NORMAL (see page 31) AUDIO MENU STANDARD BASS SIGNAL [ VIDEO ] TREBLE BALANCE 3...
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ASPECT Controls The High Definition Plasma Display will allow you to enjoy viewing the picture at its maximum size, including wide screen cinema format picture. ASPECT ASPECT button The aspect mode ch...
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ASPECT Controls Picture Explanation NORMAL will display a 4:3 picture at its standard 4:3 NORMAL size. NORMAL ZOOM mode magnifies the central section of the picture. FULL will display the picture at i...
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Adjusting PICTURE POS./SIZE Adjusting screen ASPECT1 Press to select the screen mode to adjust (see page 23). INPUT SURROUND PICTURE POS. /SIZE Press to display the PICTURE POS./ VOL SIZE menu. Press ...
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Adjusting PICTURE POS./SIZE When the Position Left “ ” button is pressed When the Position Right “ ” button is pressed H-POS When the Position Left “ ” button is pressed When the Position Right “ ” bu...
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SOUND Adjustment Press the SOUND button to display the SOUND menu. INPUT Select to adjust each item. Press to select the desired adjustment menu. SURROUND Select the desired level by listening to the ...
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SURROUND Controls SURROUND SURROUND Button The benefits of surround sound are enormous. You can be completely enveloped in sound; just as if you were at a concert hall or cinema. The surround setting ...
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PICTURE Adjustments PICTURE PICTURE Press the PICTURE button on the NORMALIZE NORMAL Remote Control to display the PICTURE MENU STANDARD PICTURE menu. PICTURE BRIGHTNESS COLOR TINT Select to adjust ea...
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PICTURE Adjustments Notes: Item Effect Adjustments (1) “COLOR” , “TINT” and “SHARPNESS” Selects the proper brightness and PICTURE settings cannot be adjusted for “RGB” density for the room. Less More ...
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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, PB, PR signals “COMPONENT” R, G, B, HD, VD signals “RGB”...
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SET UP for Input Signals COLOR SYSTEM / Panasonic AUTO Select SIGNAL from the “SET UP” menu during VIDEO (S-VIDEO) input SET UP signal mode.(“SIGNAL [VIDEO]” menu is displayed.) COMPONENT/RGB-IN SELEC...
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SET UP for Input Signals Select SIGNAL from the “SET UP” menu during RGB or PC input signal mode. SIGNAL [ COMPONENT ] Press to select each item. CLAMP POSITION Press to adjust. [ RGB ] SIGNAL SYNC H ...
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Troubleshooting Before you call for service, determine the symptoms and make a few simple checks as shown below. Symptoms Checks Picture Sound Electrical Appliances Cars/Motorcycles Fluorescent light ...
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Specifications TH-50PHD3 Power Source 120 V AC, 50/60 Hz Power Consumption Normal use Max. Amps 5.5 A Stand-by condition 2.4 W Power off condition 0.7 W Plasma Display panel Drive method AC type 50-in...
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Specifications TH-50PHD3 Accessories Supplied Remote Control Transmitter EUR646525 Batteries 2 × AA Size Optional Supplied Speakers TY-SP50PHD3W Pedestal TY-ST42PT1U Wall stand TY-ST42PW1 Mobile stand...
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Customer’ Record The model number and serial number of this product can be found on its back cover. You should note this serial number in the space provided below and retain this book, plus your purch...