Operating Instructions High Defi nition Plasma Display TH-65PHD8UK 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 TQBC2033...
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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 qualifi 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...
Important Safety Instructions 1) Read these instructions. 2) Keep these instructions. 3) Heed all warnings. 4) Follow all instructions. 5) Do not use this apparatus near water. 6) Clean only with dry cloth. 7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. 8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifi...
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.
Pursuant to 47CFR, Part 15.21 of the FCC rules, any changes or modifi cations to this monitor not expressly approved by Panasonic Corporation of North America could cause harmful interference and would void the user’s authority to operate this device.
Safety Precautions CAUTION This Plasma Display is for use only with the following optional accessories. Use with any other type of optional accessories may cause instability which could result in the possibility of injury. (All of the following accessories are manufactured by Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.) •...
Safety Precautions / Maintenance WARNING Do not handle the power cord plug with wet hands. Setup • Doing so may cause electric shocks. Do not place the Plasma Display on sloped or unstable surfaces. Do not do anything that might damage the power cable. •...
Accessories Accessories Supplied Check that you have the Accessories and items shown Operating Remote Control Batteries for the Warranty Instruction book Transmitter Remote Control EUR7636070R Transmitter (2 × AA Size) Fixing bands × 2 AC cord Remote Control Batteries Requires two AA batteries. 1.
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) SPEAKERS Terminals (L) SPEAKERS AC cord connection (see page 12) Terminals (R) –...
Connections PC Input Terminals connection COMPUTER AUDIO PC IN R - STANDBY INPUT MENU ENTER POWER ON Conversion adapter (if necessary) Mini D-sub 15p PC cable Audio Stereo plug Connect a cable which matches the audio output terminal on the computer. Notes: •...
JUST this unit before sending the next command. SELF Panasonic AUTO • If an incorrect command is sent by mistake, this unit will send an “ER401” command back to the computer. With the power off, this display responds to PON command only.
Connections AV & COMPONENT connection COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Example of input signal source Y, P RCA-BNC adapter plug Digital TV-SET-TOP-BOX (DTV-STB) AUDIO AUDIO AUDIO /R P VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT COMPONENT/RGB IN S VIDEO IN SLOT1 SLOT2 SLOT3 Example of input signal source MONITOR S VIDEO VCR VIDEO IN...
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 9) Connecting the plug to the Wall Outlet Press the Power switch on the Plasma Display to turn the set on: Power-On.
Basic Controls Remote control sensor Volume Adjustment Volume Up “+” Down “–” When the menu screen is displayed: “+” : press to move the cursor up INPUT MENU ENTER STANDBY “–” : press to move the cursor down POWER ON (see page 16) Enter / Aspect button Power Indicator...
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Basic Controls Standby (ON / OFF) button The Plasma Display must fi rst be plugged into the wall outlet and turned on at the power switch (see page 13). Press ON to turn the Plasma Display On, from Standby mode. Press OFF to turn the Plasma Display Off to Standby mode.
On-Screen Menu Displays The MENU button on the unit can also be Press to select . To PICTURE adjust menu pressed. (see page 23) INPUT MENU ENTER PICTURE NORMALIZE NORMAL STANDARD PICTURE MENU PICTURE [ from the unit ] BRIGHTNESS Each time the MENU button is pressed, the COLOR menu screen will switch.
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VIDEO NR AUTO COLOR SYSTEM VIDEO NR 3 : 2 PULLDOWN 3 : 2 PULLDOWN H-FREQ. 33.8 VIDEO NR Panasonic AUTO (4 : 3) NORMAL V-FREQ. 60.0 H-FREQ. 33.8 VIDEO NR V-FREQ. 60.0 Note: “SIGNAL” setup menu displays a different setting condition for each input signal. (see page 18)
Initial selections 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...
• For a 1125 (1080) / 60i · 50i · 24p · 25p · 30p · 24sF, 1250 (1080) / 50i, 750 (720) / 60p · 50p signal input, the mode is set to “FULL” mode, and switching is not possible. • Panasonic AUTO can be selected only during Video signal input. • The aspect mode is memorized separately for each input terminal.
This picture position movement cannot be controlled by the H-POS POS. /SIZE function. H-SIZE • If adjusting the PICTURE V-POS / V-SIZE in Panasonic AUTO with FULL mode, V-POS the adjustment is not memorized. When exiting the mode, the screen will return V-SIZE CLOCK PHASE to a former adjustment.
MULTI PIP Press repeatedly. Each time pressing this button main picture and sub picture will be displayed as follows below. [Picture and Picture] [Picture out Picture] [Picture in Picture] Main picture Sub picture Main picture Sub picture Main picture Sub picture MULTI MULTI MULTI...
Advanced PIP Press to display the Setup menu. Press to select “OSD Language”. Press and hold until the Options menu is displayed. Press to select Advanced PIP. Options Off-timer function Enable Onscreen display Press to adjust the menu. Initial INPUT Off : Sets normal two screen display mode Initial VOL level Maximum VOL level...
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. PICTURE NORMALIZE NORMAL Press the left or right button to switch between modes. STANDARD PICTURE MENU STANDARD...
PICTURE Adjustments Notes: Item Effect Adjustments • “COLOR” and “TINT” settings cannot be adjusted for “RGB/PC” and “DVI” input PICTURE Adjusts the proper picture contrast. Less More signal. • You can change the level of each function Adjusts for easier viewing of dark (PICTURE, BRIGHTNESS, COLOR, TINT, BRIGHTNESS pictures such as night scenes and...
SOUND Adjustment Press to display the SOUND menu. Select to adjust each item. Press to select the menu to adjust. Select the desired level by listening to the sound. BASS SOUND Emits the original sound. STANDARD Adjusts low pitch sounds NORMALIZE NORMAL STANDARD...
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] [Unit] INPUT MENU...
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 OF DAY and adjust if necessary. Then set POWER ON TIME / POWER OFF TIME. Press to display the SET UP menu.
PRESENT TIME SETUP / SET UP TIMER SET UP TIMER Display the SET UP TIMER SCREEN. Press to select SET UP TIMER POWER ON TIME / POWER OFF TIME. PRESENT TIME OF DAY 99:99 Press to set up POWER ON TIME / POWER OFF POWER ON FUNCTION TIME.
SCREENSAVER (For preventing after-images) Do not display a still picture, especially in NORMAL 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. SCREENSAVER MULTI DISPLAY SETUP SET UP TIMER Press to select the SCREENSAVER.
SCREENSAVER (For preventing after-images) Setup of SCREENSAVER Time After selecting TIME OF DAY or INTERVAL, 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”.) SCREENSAVER SCREENSAVER SCREENSAVER...
SCREENSAVER (For preventing after-images ) SIDE BAR ADJUST side bars Do not display a picture in NORMAL mode for an extended period, as this can cause an after-image to remain on the side bars on either side of the display fi eld. To reduce the risk of such an after-image, change the NORMAL mode brightness of the side bars.
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 13-15), so standby power of the set is reduced.
SET UP for MULTI DISPLAY By lining up Plasma Displays in groups of 4, 9 or 16 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. group of 4 (2 ×...
SET UP for MULTI DISPLAY How to set the Display location number for each Plasma Display Press to select ARRANGEMENT (2nd step). MULTI DISPLAY SETUP MULTI DISPLAY SETUP Press to select “2 × 2”, “2 × 2F”, “3 × 3”, “3 × 3F”, 2 ×...
SET UP for MULTI DISPLAY ID Remote Control Function You can set the remote control ID when you want to use this remote control on one of several different TVs. Switch on the right side. Press the button on the remote control. Press one of for the tens digit setting.
Press ACTION ( ) button [ VIDEO ] Press to exit from adjust mode. SIGNAL 3D Y/C FILTER (NTSC) COLOR SYSTEM AUTO 3 : 2 PULLDOWN Panasonic AUTO (4 : 3) NORMAL Note: VIDEO NR When ON, this setting only affects NTSC input signals.
M.NTSC NTSC Panasonic AUTO Set to “NORMAL” to view 4:3 images in an unchanged format when Panasonic AUTO is (4 : 3 ) selected. If you would like to view 4:3 images in Just format, set to “JUST”. 3:2 PULLDOWN / VIDEO NR 3:2 PULLDOWN: 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.
SET UP for Input Signals SYNC Select SIGNAL from the “SET UP” menu during RGB input signal. SET UP Press to adjust. SIGNAL COMPONENT/RGB-IN SELECT INPUT LABEL POWER SAVE STANDBY SAVE POWER MANAGEMENT AUTO POWER OFF ENGLISH ( US ) OSD LANGUAGE Press ACTION ( ) button [ RGB ]...
Options Adjustments Press to display the Setup menu. Press to select “OSD Language”. Press and hold until the Options menu is displayed. Press to select your preferred menu. Press button to switch between modes. MENU&ENTER All the buttons at the bottom of the main unit can be used. Press to adjust the menu.
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Options Adjustments Press button to switch between modes. Options Off-timer function Enable Onscreen display Displays all the following on screen. Initial INPUT • Power on display Initial VOL level • Input signal switch display Maximum VOL level INPUT lock • No signal display Studio W/B •...
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Options Adjustments Options Press button to switch between modes. Off-timer function Enable Onscreen display Sets normal two screen display mode (see page 21). Initial INPUT Initial VOL level Maximum VOL level Sets Advanced PIP mode (see page 22). INPUT lock Studio W/B Notes: Advanced PIP...
Shipping condition This function allows you to reset the unit to the factory setting. Press to display the SET UP menu. Press to select “OSD LANGUAGE”. Press and hold till the SHIPPING menu is SET UP displayed. SIGNAL COMPONENT/RGB-IN SELECT INPUT LABEL POWER SAVE STANDBY SAVE...
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...
Specifi cations TH-65PHD8UK Power Source 120 V AC, 50/60 Hz Power Consumption Maximum 675 W Stand-by condition Save OFF 0.7 W, Save ON 0.5 W Power off condition 0.2 W Plasma Display panel Drive method : AC type 65-inch, 16:9 aspect ratio Contrast Ratio 3000:1 Screen size...
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