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Model No. TH-55LFV50U Operating Instructions FULL HD LCD Display Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, English please read these instructions completely. Please keep this manual for future reference.
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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 qualified service personnel. The lightning flash with arrow- The exclamation point within a head within a triangle is intended triangle is intended to tell the to tell the user that parts inside...
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 amplifliers) that produce heat.
Dear Panasonic Customer Welcome to the Panasonic family of customers. We hope that you will have many years of enjoyment from your new LCD Display. To obtain maximum benefit from your set, please read these Instructions before making any adjustments, and retain them for future reference.
The following type information may appears elsewhere in the O/I: Panasonic does not guarantee operation and performance of peripheral devices made by other manufacturers; and we disclaim any liability or damage arising from operation and/or performance from usage of such other maker’s peripheral devices.
This LCD 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 Panasonic Corporation.) •...
Safety Precautions WARNING Setup Do not use any power supply cord other than that provided with this unit. Do not place this Display on sloped or unstable surfaces, • Doing so may cause fire or electric shocks. and ensure that this Display does not hang over the edge of the base.
Accessories Accessories Supplied Check that you have the Accessories and items shown Operation instruction book CD-ROM (Operation instruction) Warranty card (For Mexico only) Warranty Connector cable of remote AC Power Cord DVI cable control Wire clampers NOTE: • The remote control is not supplied.
VESA Mounting To mount this Display to a wall, you will have to obtain a standard wall-mounting kit (commercially available). We recommend using a mounting interface that complies with TUV-GS and/or UL1678 standard in North America. 1. Lay a protective sheet on a table, which Protective Sheet was wrapped around this Display when it was packaged, beneath the screen surface...
Parts and Functions Control Panel Remote control sensor Power status Indicator MUTE INPUT MENU POWER button MENU button Use this button to turn this Display on or put this Display Press to activate the OSD menu when OSD menu is off. to standby.
Input/Output Terminals AC IN PC IN Connect the supplied power cord to the wall outlet. Input the PC source. MAIN POWER SWITCH AUDIO IN 1 Press to switch the main power on/off. Input the PC audio source (3.5 mm stereo phone jack). IR TRANSMITTER IN / OUT COMPONENT/VIDEO IN (BNC) Reserved for the wired connection of the IR control.
Connections AC Cord Connection Cable Securing 1. Plug the AC cord into this Display. There are three clampers supplied to secure cables at three positions. 1. Attach the clamper. 2. Plug the AC cord firmly until it clicks into position. Make sure he AC cord is locked on both the left and right sides.
DVD/VCR/VCD Connection Using COMPONENT input Audio Out COMPONENT Out (YPbPr) DVD / VCR / VCD [AUDIO IN 2] [COMPONENT IN] (YPbPr) IR_In IR_Out RS232 Out RS232 In RJ-45 HDMI In DVI In DVI Out Audio In 1 YPbPr/CVBS Using VIDEO input [Red] [Yellow] [White]...
Using HDMI video input DVD / VCR / VCD HDMI Out [HDMI IN] IR_In IR_Out RS232 Out RS232 In RJ-45 HDMI In DVI In DVI Out Audio In 1 YPbPr/CVBS Pin assignments and signal names for HDMI terminal: Pin No. Signal Name Pin No.
PC Connection Using PC input PC Out D-Sub 15 pin Audio Out [AUDIO IN 2] [PC IN] [AUDIO IN 1] IR_In IR_Out RS232 Out RS232 In RJ-45 HDMI In DVI In DVI Out Audio In 1 YPbPr/CVBS Signal names for mini D-sub 15-pin connector: Pin No.
Using DVI input Audio Out [AUDIO IN 2] [DVI IN] [AUDIO IN 1] IR_In IR_Out RS232 Out RS232 In RJ-45 HDMI In DVI In DVI Out Audio In 1 YPbPr/CVBS DVI-D Input Connector Pin Layouts: Pin No. Signal Name Pin No. Signal Name T.M.D.S.
External Audio Connection Using audio out Audio In Stereo Amplifier [AUDIO OUT] IR_In IR_Out RS232 Out RS232 In RJ-45 HDMI In DVI In DVI Out Audio In 1 YPbPr/CVBS Using speakers out External speakers IR_In IR_Out RS232 Out RS232 In RJ-45 HDMI In DVI In...
SERIAL Terminals Connection The SERIAL terminal is used when this Display is controlled by Signal names for SERIAL IN terminal: a computer. Pin No. Signal Name Display No.1 [RS-232C] NOTES: • Use the RS-232C cross cable to connect the computer to These signal names are those of computer specifications.
Daisy-chain Connection You can interconnect multiple displays to create a daisy-chain configuration for video wall applications. NOTES: • Use the RS-232C cross cable to connect the computer to this Display. • The computer shown is for example purposes only. • A DVI cable and IR cable are attached.
Using Network Function This display has a network function to control the network connected display with your computer. NOTE: • To use the network function, set each {LAN SETTING} setting and make sure to set the {SERIAL CONTROL} to {LAN}. (see page 21, 30) Network Connection Display (main unit, rear)
OSD Menu Setup for Network Connection To proceed the network setting, you will have to enter the OSD menu. SERIAL CONTROL: 4. In the submenu, press [ ] or [ ] button to select the {DHCP CLIENT} menu, press [ ] or [ ] button to select Select {LAN} as the nectwork control port.
Using Web Browser Control You can use a Web browser to control this Display and set up a network and password. NOTE: • The “Web Browser Control” is currently supported with Windows IE6, IE7, or IE8. Before Using Web Browser Control To use the Web browser control, the Display and computer setups are required.
Default {Username} and {Password} are as follows: {Username}: admin {Password}: 0000 • Panasonic Corporation and its affiliated companies never directly ask customers for their password. Do not give out your password even if directly asked by a third-party representing themselves as Panasonic Corporation.
On-Screen Display Menu Entering the OSD Menu OSD Menu Overview Using this Display’s control buttons PICTURE menu PICTURE BRIGHTNESS CONTRAST SHARPNESS BLACK LEVEL TINT COLOR COLOR TEMPERATURE 10000K USER COLOR GAMMA SELECTION NATIVE NOISE REDUCTION FILM MODE AUTO PICTURE RESET :SEL :NEXT :RETURN...
NOTE: This item is functional only when {COLOR H POSITION TEMPERATURE} is set to {USER}. Press the [ ] button to move the image to the right, or [ ] to move the image to the left. GAMMA SELECTION NOTE: This item is functional for PC input only. Gamma is what controls the overall brightness of an image.
CONFIGURATION1 menu V ZOOM Expands the vertical size of the image only. CONFIGURATION1 OFF TIMER H POSITION SCHEDULE DATE AND TIME Moves the horizontal position of the CONFIGURATION1 RESET image left or right. NOTE: This item is functional for PC input only.
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1. Press [SET] button to enter the submenu. SCHEDULE 2. Press [ ] or [ ] button to toggle among the {YEAR}, {MONTH}, {DAY}, {HOUR}, {MINUTE}, and {DAYLIGHT TODAY 2012 . 01 . 11 20 : 19 : 55 SAVING TIME} settings. 3.
IR CONTROL • ENABLE: Choose to enable or disable the Tiling function. If enabled, this Display will apply the settings Select the operation mode of the remote control unit. in {H MONITORS}, {V MONITORS}, {POSITION}, and • {NORMAL} - All displays can be operated normally by the {FRAME COMP.}.
ADVANCED OPTION menu HEAT STATUS This function allows you to check the thermal status of this Display at any time. ADVANCED OPTION HEAT STATUS INPUT CHANGE NORMAL TERMINAL SETTING COLOR SYSTEM AUTO SCAN MODE OVERSCAN COOLING FAN SERIAL CONTROL RS - 232C LAN SETTING INITIAL INPUT TEMPERATURE:...
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NOTE: This item is functional for HDMI-Video timing input FACTORY RESET only. SERIAL CONTROL Select the nectwork control port. The options are: {RS-232C} / {LAN}. NOTE: If {LAN} is selected, then {RS-232C} will not be :SEL :SET :RETURN :EXIT MENU EXIT MENU activated, even if a cable is attached, and vice versa.
Input Mode PC Resolution: Active Resolution Standard Refresh Rate Dot Clock Aspect Ratio Stand for Mode Resolution H Pixels V Lines 60 Hz 25.175 MHz Video Graphic 72 Hz 31.5 MHz Array 75 Hz 31.5 MHz Wide Video WVGA 70 Hz 33.75 MHz 16:9 Graphic Array...
Cleaning and Troubleshooting Cleaning Caution When Using this Display • Do not bring your hands, face or objects close to the ventilation holes of this Display. The top of this Display is usually very hot due to the high temperature of exhaust air being released through the ventilation holes. Burns or personal injuries may occur if any body parts are brought too close.
Troubleshooting Before you call for service, determine the symptoms and make a few simple checks as shown below. Symptom Possible Cause Remedy No picture is displayed 1. The power cord is disconnected. 1. Plug in the power cord. 2. The main power switch on the back 2.
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Symptoms Checks Picture Sound Electrical Appliances Interference Noisy Sound Cars / Motorcycles Fluorescent light Volume Normal No Sound (Check whether the mute function has been activated on the remote control.) Picture Not plugged into AC outlet Not switched on No Picture No Sound PICTURE and BRIGHTNESS/Volume setting (Check by pressing the power switch or stand-by button on the remote control.)