PANASONIC TH-50PF9UK (01) PDF Document

To turn the PANASONIC TH-50PF9UK on, first ensure the unit is plugged into a wall outlet and the Main Power On / Off Switch on the display unit is pressed. The Power Indicator will light up green.

To turn the unit to standby mode using the remote control, press the Power OFF button. The Power Indicator will turn red.

To turn the unit back on from standby mode, press the Power ON button on the remote control. The Power Indicator will return to green.

Note: During the operation of the power management function, the power indicator turns orange in the power off state.

The Power Indicator on the PANASONIC TH-50PF9UK uses colors to show the current status of the display:

Indicator not illuminated: The unit is off at the main switch, but still consumes some power if the cord is plugged in.

Green: The PANASONIC TH-50PF9UK is powered on.

Red: The display is in Standby mode.

Orange: The unit is in DPMS mode, which occurs with a PC input signal during the operation of a PC screensaver.

The remote control for the PANASONIC TH-50PF9UK requires two AA size batteries. Follow these steps to replace them:

Step 1. Pull and hold the hook on the back of the remote, then open the battery cover.

Step 2. Insert the new batteries, ensuring you note the correct polarity (+ and -).

Step 3. Replace the battery cover by clicking it back into place.

Helpful Hint: For frequent users, it is recommended to replace old batteries with Alkaline batteries for longer life. Always replace batteries as a pair and do not mix battery types.

To connect a computer to the PANASONIC TH-50PF9UK, use a Mini D-sub 15p RGB PC cable. If your computer requires it, use a conversion adapter.

Step 1. Connect the Mini D-sub 15p connector to the PC IN terminal on the back of the display.

Step 2. Connect the other end to the RGB output on the computer.

Step 3. For audio, connect a stereo plug cable from the computer audio output to the AUDIO terminal next to the PC IN port on the display.

Note: The PC input terminals are DDC1/2B-compatible. Computer signals must have a horizontal scanning frequency of 15 to 110 kHz and a vertical scanning frequency of 48 to 120 Hz.

The pin layout for the PC Input Terminal on the PANASONIC TH-50PF9UK is as follows:

The PANASONIC TH-50PF9UK can be controlled by a computer connected via the SERIAL terminal using an RS-232C straight cable. The communication parameters are:

Signal level: RS-232C compliant

Synchronization method: Asynchronous

Baud rate: 9600 bps

Parity: None

Character length: 8 bits

Stop bit: 1 bit

The basic control commands include PON (Power ON), POF (Power OFF), AVL (Volume), AMT (Audio Mute), and IMS (Input Select).

The PANASONIC TH-50PF9UK offers several aspect modes to adjust how the picture fills the screen:

NORMAL: Displays a 4:3 picture at its standard 4:3 size.

ZOOM: Magnifies the central section of the picture.

FULL: Displays the picture at its maximum size with slight elongation.

JUST: Displays a 4:3 picture at maximum size with aspect correction applied to the center so elongation is only at the edges.

Panasonic AUTO: Automatically enlarges the display depending on the picture source to its maximum size.

Note: For PC signal input, only NORMAL, ZOOM, and FULL are available.

To adjust the screen position or size on the PANASONIC TH-50PF9UK:

Step 1. Press the POS. /SIZE button on the remote control to display the adjustment menu.

Step 2. Use the arrow buttons to select the desired adjustment: AUTO SETUP, H-POS, H-SIZE, V-POS, or V-SIZE.

Step 3. Press the arrow buttons to increase or decrease the values until the picture is correctly positioned.

Step 4. Press the R button to exit the adjustment mode.

Helpful Hint: Pressing the N button on the remote while the menu is active will return all adjustment values to the factory settings.

The MULTI PIP button on the PANASONIC TH-50PF9UK allows you to view two images simultaneously. Pressing the button repeatedly cycles through the following modes:

Picture and Picture: Two images of equal size side-by-side.

Picture out Picture: One large main picture and one smaller sub-picture to the side.

Picture in Picture: A small sub-picture overlaid on the main picture.

You can use the SWAP button to switch the main and sub-pictures, the SELECT button to choose which picture is being controlled, and the MOVE button (in Picture in Picture mode) to change the sub-picture location.

The PANASONIC TH-50PF9UK allows you to enlarge specific parts of the screen:

Step 1. Press the MOVE/ZOOM button to access Digital Zoom. An Operation Guide will appear on screen.

Step 2. Use the POSITION buttons to move the cursor to the area of the image you wish to enlarge.

Step 3. Press the ACTION button to increase the magnification level. Each press cycles through x1, x2, x3, and x4 magnification.

Step 4. To quit Digital Zoom and return to the normal display, press the R button.

To set the PRESENT TIME OF DAY on your PANASONIC TH-50PF9UK:

Step 1. Press the SET UP button to display the menu.

Step 2. Select PRESENT TIME SETUP from the second page of the SET UP menu.

Step 3. Select PRESENT TIME OF DAY and use the arrow buttons to set the time. Pressing once changes the time by 1 minute; holding the button changes it by 15-minute increments.

Step 4. Move the cursor to SET and press the ACTION button to store the time.

To prevent permanent after-images, the PANASONIC TH-50PF9UK includes several screensaver functions found in the SET UP menu:

WHITE BAR SCROLL: A white bar scrolls from left to right across the screen.

NEGATIVE: A negative version of the image is displayed.

WOBBLING: Automatically shifts the display image at a dot level pitch to prevent sharp contour images from burning in.

PEAK LIMIT: Suppresses image contrast (peak brightness) to reduce the risk of image retention.

You can set these to run at specific intervals or during certain times of the day using the START TIME and FINISH TIME settings.

Press the SOUND button on the PANASONIC TH-50PF9UK remote to access the audio menu. You can adjust the following:

BASS: Adjusts low pitch sounds.

MID: Adjusts normal range sounds.

TREBLE: Adjusts high pitch sounds.

BALANCE: Adjusts the left and right volume balance.

SURROUND: Press the SURROUND button on the remote to toggle the effect ON or OFF. This effect creates the feeling of being in a concert hall or cinema.

AUDIO MENU modes: You can select between STANDARD (original sound), DYNAMIC (sharp sound), or CLEAR (focus on human voice).

To reset the unit to factory defaults:

Step 1. Press the SET UP button to display the menu.

Step 2. Select OSD LANGUAGE.

Step 3. Press and hold the ENTER button (on the unit) or the ACTION button (on the remote) until the SHIPPING menu is displayed.

Step 4. Select YES and press the ACTION/ENTER button to confirm the reset.

If your PANASONIC TH-50PF9UK is experiencing issues, check the following:

Whirring sound: This is caused by the cooling fan inside the PANASONIC TH-50PF9UK, which dissipates heat generated during normal use. It is not a malfunction.

Cracking sound: This is caused by the cabinet undergoing very slight contractions or expansions due to changes in room temperature. This does not affect performance.

Driving sound: When the power is turned on, a sound from the display panel being driven may be heard; this is normal operation.