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Panasonic TH-50PHD5, TH50PHW5, TH-42PHD5, TH-42PHW5 manual 1080i White Balance Adjustment

Models: TH-50PHD5 TH-42PHD5 TH50PHW5 TH-42PHW5

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1080i White Balance Adjustment

Equipment required: 1080i Pattern Generator, Colorimeter

Panel Settings; Picture = Standard, Color Temperature = Cool, Aspect Ratio = 16:9

Step 1- Using the Pattern generator; apply a 20 IRE (15% Light) Window pattern signal to the panel. Apply the color sensor to the panel and monitor the values.

Step 2- Adjust the Sub Bright Setting to 10 cd/m2. Step 3- Set the G Cutoff Setting Value to 80. Step 4- Adjust the Red and Blue Cutoff settings to match the values in Table 1.

Step 5- Readjust the Sub Bright setting to 10 cd/m2. Step 6- Apply an 80 IRE window pattern signal to the Panel.

Step 7- Set the G Drive Setting value to D8. Step 8- Adjust the Red and Blue Drive settings to match the values in Table 1.

Step 9- Reapply the 20 IRE pattern and 80 IRE patterns and verify that the drive and cutoff settings match the settings in Table 1, adjust as necessary.

Step 10- Adjust the All Drive Settings value to FC.

Step 11- Reapply the 20 IRE pattern and verify the 15% Light settings match the table below, adjust as necessary.

Table 1

Color Temperature

X

Y

Cool (High)

0.272

0.290

Normal (Mid)

0.288

0.296

Warm (Low)

0.313

0.329

Step 12- Press the Picture button on the remote control and change the Color Temperature to Normal, press the Picture button again and re- access the previous settings in IIC mode.

Step 13- Repeat steps 2 to 11 for Normal Color Temperature.

Step 14- Press the Picture button on the remote control and change the Color Temperature to Warm, press the Picture button again and re-access the previous settings in IIC mode.

Step 15- Repeat steps 2 to 11 for Warm Temperature.

Step 16- Change the Color temperature to Cool Mode, then re-adjust the Sub bright value to “30”.

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TH-50PHD5, TH-42PHD5, TH50PHW5, TH-42PHW5 specifications

Panasonic has long been a prominent name in the plasma television market, and models like the TH-50PHW5, TH-42PHD5, TH-50PHD5, and TH-42PHW5 embody the brand's commitment to innovative features and high-quality performance. These models showcase advanced plasma technology that was at the forefront during their release, catering to both casual viewers and home theater enthusiasts.

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