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NeoPDP Technology — Twice*1 the Luminous Efficiency
Panasonic's new NeoPDP technology achieves twice the luminous efficiency as our previous models, thanks to new materials and a new structure for the plasma display panel, together with a complete revamping of circuitry and drive technology. NeoPDP boosts brightness and contrast, and improves moving picture performance. From brilliant whites to robust blacks, it has richer gradation. And it displays rapid movements, such as sports action, with enhanced detail. NeoPDP technology even reduces the panel weight.*1: Compared to a 2007 full-HD model with the same screen size.
* The PF11 Series is not equipped with the NeoPDP technology.
World's Highest*2 Contrast Ratio of 40,000:1*3
Original Panasonic image processing technologies, including the Dynamic Black Layer, have achieved the world's highest*2 contrast of 40,000:1*3 (dynamic contrast of 2,000,000:1*4), to reproduce images with enhanced depth that seems to pull the viewer in.
*2: For plasma displays as of June 17, 2009 (according to a Panasonic survey).
*3: Dark-area contrast that can be displayed simultaneously on the same screen.
*4: The ratio of the brightness of a screen displaying an all-white signal to the brightness of a screen displaying an all-black signal
*2: For plasma displays as of June 17, 2009 (according to a Panasonic survey).
*3: Dark-area contrast that can be displayed simultaneously on the same screen.
*4: The ratio of the brightness of a screen displaying an all-white signal to the brightness of a screen displaying an all-black signal
World's Highest Level*2 of 6,144*5 Equivalent Steps of Gradation
The Panasonic PF12 Series achieves rich shading with 6,144 equivalent steps*5 of gradation in all scenes. It delivers richer gradation from brilliant whites to robust blacks, and faithfully reproduces the original textural quality of the video source.
*5: The PF11 Series has 5,120 equivalent steps of gradation.
*5: The PF11 Series has 5,120 equivalent steps of gradation.
Moving Picture Resolution of 1,080 Lines*6 for Sharp and Clear Display of Fast-Moving Action
The superb moving picture resolution of the plasma display panel ensures that even fast-moving action is displayed clearly with full detail and with minimum afterimages. Panasonic Professional Plasma Displays deliver beautiful, high-resolution images from 1080p Full HD sources.
* Moving picture resolution is a quantitative measurement of detail in displayed motion pictures discernible by the human eye. Using a measurement method developed and applied by the APDC (Advanced PDP Development Center Corporation).
Approx. 110%*7 of the Color Gamut of the HDTV Standard
High-definition broadcasts are based on the HDTV standard, rather than the conventional NTSC/PAL standard. Panasonic plasma displays reproduce a wide color gamut exceeding the entire color range specified in the HDTV standard (ITU-R, BT.709). This results in a natural and faithful color reproduction on a large screen. Digital Color Reality technology also assures images with immaculate details.
*7: Comparison based on color gamut
*7: Comparison based on color gamut
Dynamic Images Seen from Any Angle
Panasonic pro plasma display panels use self-illuminating pixels to provide more vivid color and sharper images that never appear faded, even when viewed from an angle. Panasonic plasma displays deliver high-resolution images without losing the quality of the original video source.
Tough Body with Impact-Resistant Front Glass Panel
The front of the plasma display is covered by a hard glass panel that provides strong resistance to impact and breakage, thereby providing extra assurance against damage when used in busy public spaces. It virtually eliminates any need for an additional protective cover.
Minimal Maintenance
Cleaning is easy, as dust and dirt can be wiped off with a soft cloth when necessary. Panasonic plasma displays provide stunning pictures, have a long service life, and require minimal maintenance.
Long Life of approx. 100,000 Hours*8
The Panasonic Professional Plasma Display panel offers a long life of approximately 100,000 hours*8, and provides bright, beautiful pictures over many years of use.
Long Life for Vertical Installations Too
Panasonic plasma displays can also be set up vertically. This allows efficient use of limited spaces, such as vertically oblong areas. The long life of approximately 100,000 hours*8 and superb image quality are completely unaffected by vertical installation. When the portrait mode is selected in the initial display settings, the on-screen display rotates 90-degrees for easy reading. The cooling fan control also changes automatically for portrait mode.
*8: Guideline operating hours before the panel brightness is reduced to half when the panel is used to display motion pictures in the Standard mode. Afterimages (burned-in images) and malfunctions are not taken into consideration.
The Panasonic Professional Plasma Display panel offers a long life of approximately 100,000 hours*8, and provides bright, beautiful pictures over many years of use.Long Life for Vertical Installations Too
Panasonic plasma displays can also be set up vertically. This allows efficient use of limited spaces, such as vertically oblong areas. The long life of approximately 100,000 hours*8 and superb image quality are completely unaffected by vertical installation. When the portrait mode is selected in the initial display settings, the on-screen display rotates 90-degrees for easy reading. The cooling fan control also changes automatically for portrait mode.
*8: Guideline operating hours before the panel brightness is reduced to half when the panel is used to display motion pictures in the Standard mode. Afterimages (burned-in images) and malfunctions are not taken into consideration.
PJLink*1 — Compatible Network Function for Remote Control
This network function lets you operate displays by remote control and monitor their status through a LAN connection. Since it supports the “PJLink™*1 Class 1” industry standard, existing infrastructure can be used for effective plasma display operation. The network function also uses the same protocol as Panasonic projectors, so other video devices can be combined to upgrade the system.
*1: Unified standards for a telecommunications protocol for operating and managing multiple projectors.
• When using the network function, be sure to set “Control I/F Select? in “Network Setup? to “LAN”.
• The optional LAN Control Board (TY-FB12CL) is required for the TH-85PF12U/TH-65PF12UK/TH-58PF12UK.
*1: Unified standards for a telecommunications protocol for operating and managing multiple projectors.
• When using the network function, be sure to set “Control I/F Select? in “Network Setup? to “LAN”.
• The optional LAN Control Board (TY-FB12CL) is required for the TH-85PF12U/TH-65PF12UK/TH-58PF12UK.
Portrait Zoom Function Enlarges Horizontal Images for Vertical Display
By dividing horizontal content into three vertical segments, the Portrait Zoom function can dynamically display selected segments. Then, by grouping three 103-inch or 85-inch plasma displays together in portrait mode, a dynamic multi-screen system can be configured to display life-size people with almost the same field of view as the original content.
• Some degradation occurs when images are enlarged.
• Some degradation occurs when images are enlarged.
Multi-Screen System Dynamically Displays Images in a Large Space
The Multi Display function enlarges images up to five times their original size both vertically and horizontally. It enlarges images by the same zoom ratio in vertical and horizontal directions, such as 2x2, 3x3, 4x4 and 5x5, or by different ratios in order to effectively use vertically or horizontally elongated spaces. Plasma display versatility can be further enhanced by freely selecting the zoom ratio to match the installation space.
• Some degradation occurs when images are enlarged.
• Provide an appropriate air-conditioned environment because the ambient temperature varies depending on the installation condition and location.
* The optional ID Remote Control Unit (EUR7636070R) is required for the TH-65PF12/58PF12.
• Some degradation occurs when images are enlarged.
• Provide an appropriate air-conditioned environment because the ambient temperature varies depending on the installation condition and location.
Display ID Control
To prevent remote control errors that can happen when multiple displays are installed close together, each display in a multi-screen system must have a unique ID. Assigning a display ID assures reliable remote control operation.* The optional ID Remote Control Unit (EUR7636070R) is required for the TH-65PF12/58PF12.
Multi AI Control Function
By applying AI control to the brightness signal of the entire input signal using the same video processing as for a single-screen image, this new function achieves a uniform brightness level over the entire image.
By applying AI control to the brightness signal of the entire input signal using the same video processing as for a single-screen image, this new function achieves a uniform brightness level over the entire image.
Seam Hides Video Off Mode
This mode displays a full-screen image, including the edges (the width of the frame) of the display panel. This is especially suitable for displaying text information, since no words are hidden by the frame.
* This function is effective during Portrait Zoom or Multi Display function.
* This function is effective during Portrait Zoom or Multi Display function.
Dual Picture Mode
You can simultaneously display images from any two different kinds of AV sources connected. When displaying two separate images, you can select the audio output from either source. Playing back the audio from the sub-source can be useful in teleconferencing, for example.
* Portrait Zoom, Multi Display or Digital Zoom function does not work in Dual Picture mode.
* Combinations of two analog signals, cannot be displayed.
Advanced Dual Picture Mode
This mode lets you overlay a video image onto a full-screen PC image. For example, you can combine a video clip with text information from a PC, giving you a more effective way to present information.
4x Digital Zoom
This function lets you enlarge a portion of an image by up to four times normal size and display it on the full screen. Use this function to give your presentations greater impact.• Digital Zoom does not work in Dual Picture mode.
• Some degradation occurs when images are enlarged.
Blend Dual Picture Function
The Blend Dual Picture function overlays text information produced with a PC onto base motion images. This function makes it easy to produce subtitles without requiring expensive editing equipment. And because the text data is displayed in full-HD image quality, corporate or brand images can be effectively presented in high resolution.• Please be aware that using this function to process images without the permission of the copyright holder for commercial display or for public viewing may infringe upon the rights of the copyright holder.
• Combinations of two analogue signals cannot be displayed.
Weekly Command Timer
This function makes it easy to automate display operation. You can set a variety of operations — power on/off, image source selection, screen saver functions and more.Remote System Monitoring
Panasonic monitor command that lets you monitor images from a distant location, by simply connecting a PC via a serial cable.Text Overlay Function
Using an RS-232C interface enables you to overlay and display text onto video images. The display position, text and background colors, and text size can be set. When used in combination with the Weekly Command Timer, text can be registered in advance and displayed at predetermined times, making it ideal for digital signage applications.
Automatic Picture Positioning
This function automatically corrects horizontal and vertical picture positions, clock phase, and dot clock when an analogue RGB signal is input.
• If the dot clock frequency is 108 MHz or higher, DOT CLOCK and CLOCK PHASE cannot be made.
• When digital RGB signal input, DOT CLOCK and CLOCK PHASE cannot be made.
• If the dot clock frequency is 108 MHz or higher, DOT CLOCK and CLOCK PHASE cannot be made.
• When digital RGB signal input, DOT CLOCK and CLOCK PHASE cannot be made.
Picture Profiles
The picture adjustment values set using the Picture menu and advanced settings can be stored in the display's memory as profiles. Up to eight combinations can be stored, and the preferred profile can be selected to match the video source being used.Other Functions
• Monitor ModeThis mode displays images without changing the brightness within the same signal level range even if the average picture level (APL) of the screen varies. Since this mode maintains white balance regardless of the size of bright areas in the image, it is suitable for use in broadcasting stations and image production studios in which precise color reproduction is essential.
• Studio W/B Mode lets you set the color temperature that best matches applications in broadcast stations and studios.
• 1:1 Pixel Mode
The 1:1 Pixel mode maps the 1920 x 1080 video content to Full HD panel pixels to display 100% of the original content. By skipping the scaling process, this mode is able to produce high-definition images in their original, 1:1 pixel form.
* Compatible signal format: 1,125/50i, 60i, 24sF, 24p, 25p, 30p, 50p, 60p, 1,250/50i
• Display Size Setting displays video signals so that the top, bottom, right and left screen edges that are usually cut off become visible.
• Studio Gain Mode increases the contrast to eliminate whiteout.
New Screen Saver NANODRIFT SAVER
The new NANODRIFT SAVER reduces image retention four times*2 more effectively than previous systems. It uses smooth, fine image movement to minimize the possibility of image retention without blocking the view.*2: Compared to our "wobbling" screen saver.
• The PF11 Series is not equipped with this function.
• NANODRIFT is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation.
Screen Saver Functions
A variety of screen saver functions help lower the risk of uneven phosphor aging. You can also use the timer to set the screen saver operating time.| NANODRIFT SAVER | Moves the image smoothly by 1/16 of a dot at a time. |
| OVERLAY SCROLLING BAR | The image brightness will be decreased and a white bar will scroll over it. |
| SCROLLING BAR ONLY | A white bar will scroll from left to right. The image will not be displayed. |
| NEGATIVE IMAGE | A negative image will be displayed on the screen. |
| SIDE PANEL ADJUSTMENT | Brightens the black bands on the sides of the screen while displaying images in a 4:3 format. |
| PEAK LIMIT MODE | Lowers the peak brightness level (image contrast). |
| WHITE SCREEN | White will be displayed on the full screen. |
Extended Life Settings
It's easy to make settings that extend the display life because all items that prevent image retention are grouped into a single menu.
Auto Power Off
This function automatically turns off the display power when the screen saver operation ends.
Energy-Saving Functions
A broad range of environment-friendly functions help minimize energy consumption.
• DPMS (Display Power Management Signaling): Power is automatically turned on or off in response to a sync signal from the PC connected to the built-in PC input terminal.
• Auto Power Off: When you're using a device connected to the multi-function slots, the display panel goes into standby mode after about 10 minutes if no sync signal is received.
• Power Save Mode: Reduces the display's brightness.
• Standby Power Save Mode: Reduces power consumption when on standby.
(Start-up may take a few moments once the display is in this mode.)
It's easy to make settings that extend the display life because all items that prevent image retention are grouped into a single menu.
Auto Power Off
This function automatically turns off the display power when the screen saver operation ends.
Energy-Saving Functions
A broad range of environment-friendly functions help minimize energy consumption.
• DPMS (Display Power Management Signaling): Power is automatically turned on or off in response to a sync signal from the PC connected to the built-in PC input terminal.
• Auto Power Off: When you're using a device connected to the multi-function slots, the display panel goes into standby mode after about 10 minutes if no sync signal is received.
• Power Save Mode: Reduces the display's brightness.
• Standby Power Save Mode: Reduces power consumption when on standby.
(Start-up may take a few moments once the display is in this mode.)
Tamper-Resistant Settings
You can prevent operating errors in public places by making tamper-resistant settings in advance.
Minimal Reflections from Ambient Light
The AR (Anti-Reflection) coating on the display's front glass panel minimizes the reflection of ambient and fluorescent lighting, without affecting the beauty of the displayed images.
Multi-Function Slots
In addition to the fixed input interface, the Panasonic plasma display has three interchangeable slots that let you add different combinations of optional terminal boards. This gives you the flexibility to add digital or analog capabilities, as necessary, and to customize your system for specific needs.
You can mount optional terminal board in a vacant slot. Or, you can remove the standard terminal boards and mount optional boards.
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Tuner Boards
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| Optional Passive AV Terminal Box | PDP Controller | |
 AV Terminal Box TY-TB10AV |
 ETX-1312C series |
Optical DVI Transmission System
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Twisted-Pair-Cable Transmission System Products
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Touch Panel
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Anti-Glare Filter
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