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==Summary==
==Summary==


This is a 65 inch plasma display donated for our non-commercial use by Cisco in the United Kingdom. Due to its size and weight, it's probably best to avoid moving it.  It requires a strong television wall mount as it typically requires four people to carefully move it.  
This is a 65 inch plasma display donated for our non-commercial use by Cisco in the United Kingdom. Due to its size and weight, it's probably best to avoid moving it.  It requires a strong television wall mount as it typically requires four people to carefully move it.   Thank you Mentar & friends


===Specifications===
===Specifications===
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This is a 1080p display with several inputs including HDMI, VGA, and component.  
This is a 1080p display with several inputs including HDMI, VGA, and component.  


The detailed spec sheet can be found here [[Panasonic_TH-65PF12EK.pdf]]
{| class="wikitable"
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! Category !! Detailed Specifications
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| Screen size (diagonal inches) || 65
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| Aspect ratio || 16:9
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| Viewing angle || Greater than 160 degrees
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| Video || Yes (!)
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| Resolution (H x V) || 1920x1080
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| Ideal computer resolution || True HD
|-
| Contrast ratio || 40000:1
|-
| Speakers || Yes (Optional)
|-
| Weight (KG) || 59
|-
| Physical size (mm)  || 925 x 1554 x 99
|-
| Colour || Black
|}
The detailed spec sheet can be found here [[File:Panasonic_TH-65PF12EK.pdf]] and accessory input boards and other items can be viewed here: [http://www.snellingbiz.com/assets/uploads/resources/2010/1/2b08febc-eb70-4912-b1aa-1179bf581bc3.pdf courtesy of Snellingbiz]


==Status==
==Status==


The screen works well, but be mindful that plasma displays can experience screen burn in if video graphics are left persistently unchanged for longer than an hour or two.  Be careful unattended with video games and computer graphics  
* Currently missing the remote - [http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/201506644389 eBay link for Panasonic N2QAYB000432 remote £15 shipped] - can be controlled via RS232, however. 
* Currently needing permanent mounting on the wall.
 
The screen works well, but be mindful that plasma displays can experience screen burn in if video graphics are left persistently unchanged for longer than an hour or two.  Be careful unattended with video games and computer graphics.
 
RS232 control documentation can be found in the manual linked below.


==Usage==
==Usage==


There are PDF manuals floating around on the internet and should be linked here.
There are PDF manuals floating around - a similar model manual is [http://service.us.panasonic.com/OPERMANPDF/TH58PF12UK.PDF downloadable directly from Panasonic.]


===Powering On===
===Powering On===
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===Inputs===
===Inputs===


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Dual-HDMI, DVI-D + Audio, Component-In and LAN, VGA+Audio and RS232 control
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! Input !! Description
==Disposal==
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Cisco was kind enough to donate this for our Hackspace usage for as long as it's usable to the space.  It may not be sold off or disposed of irresponsibly - we either return it to Cisco (Bedfont Lakes UK) or document its disposal at a [http://www.hse.gov.uk/waste/waste-electrical.htm WEEE-certified recycling centre]
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Latest revision as of 22:20, 24 May 2021

Panasonic Plasma Display
Hackspace Unknown.png
Model TH-65PF12EK
Sub-category Defunct
Status Scrapped
Consumables Unknown
Accessories Unknown
Training requirement no
ACnode no
Origin Cisco donation
Location Robotics Area Downstairs

Summary

This is a 65 inch plasma display donated for our non-commercial use by Cisco in the United Kingdom. Due to its size and weight, it's probably best to avoid moving it. It requires a strong television wall mount as it typically requires four people to carefully move it. Thank you Mentar & friends

Specifications

This is a 1080p display with several inputs including HDMI, VGA, and component.

Category Detailed Specifications
Screen size (diagonal inches) 65
Aspect ratio 16:9
Viewing angle Greater than 160 degrees
Video Yes (!)
Resolution (H x V) 1920x1080
Ideal computer resolution True HD
Contrast ratio 40000:1
Speakers Yes (Optional)
Weight (KG) 59
Physical size (mm) 925 x 1554 x 99
Colour Black

The detailed spec sheet can be found here File:Panasonic TH-65PF12EK.pdf and accessory input boards and other items can be viewed here: courtesy of Snellingbiz

Status

The screen works well, but be mindful that plasma displays can experience screen burn in if video graphics are left persistently unchanged for longer than an hour or two. Be careful unattended with video games and computer graphics.

RS232 control documentation can be found in the manual linked below.

Usage

There are PDF manuals floating around - a similar model manual is downloadable directly from Panasonic.

Powering On

Inputs

Dual-HDMI, DVI-D + Audio, Component-In and LAN, VGA+Audio and RS232 control

Disposal

Cisco was kind enough to donate this for our Hackspace usage for as long as it's usable to the space. It may not be sold off or disposed of irresponsibly - we either return it to Cisco (Bedfont Lakes UK) or document its disposal at a WEEE-certified recycling centre

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