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Panasonic TH-42LF8U Operating Instructions Manual

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Operating Instructions

FULL HD LCD Display For business use
Model No.
TH-42LF8U
TH-49LF8U
TH-55LF8U
TH-42LF80U
TH-49LF80U
TH-55LF80U
42-inch model
49-inch model
55-inch model
42-inch model
49-inch model
55-inch model
TQBJ0921

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    Operating Instructions FULL HD LCD Display For business use TH-42LF8U 42-inch model Model No. TH-49LF8U 49-inch model TH-55LF8U 55-inch model TH-42LF80U 42-inch model TH-49LF80U 49-inch model TH-55LF80U 55-inch model Please read these instructions before operating your set English and retain them for future reference.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents 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. Before use To obtain maximum benefit from your set, please read these ●...
  • Page 3 Digital ZOOM ........... 32 USB Media Player ........... 87 Function description ········································· 87 On-Screen Menu Displays ......33 Preparation ····················································· 87 Adjusting Position .......... 35 Playing back the files ········································ 89 Auto setup ······················································ 35 Network environment (Multi Media Player only) ······ 92 Sound Adjustment ..........

  • Page 4: Important Safety Instructions

    Important Safety CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC Instructions SHOCK DO NOT OPEN 1) Read these instructions. WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock, 2) Keep these instructions. do not remove cover or back. 3) Heed all warnings. No user-serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing 4) Follow all instructions.

  • Page 5: Fcc Statement

    Any changes or modifications Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista and Internet • not expressly approved by Panasonic Corp. of North Explorer are the registered trademarks or trademarks America could void the user’s authority to operate of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or this device.

  • Page 6: Important Safety Notice

    Do not place any objects on top of the Display. If foreign objects or water get inside the Display, a • short-circuit may occur which could result in fire or electric shock. If any foreign objects get inside the Display, please consult your local Panasonic dealer. English...
  • Page 7 Pedestal, ask a professional to remove the Display as Have the Display checked, adjusted, or repaired at • soon as possible. your local Panasonic dealer. When mounting the Display on the wall, prevent the • Keep the supplied AAA/R03/UM4 batteries out of mounting screws and power cable from contacting reach of children.
  • Page 8 Mishandling the battery may cause its explosion • CAUTION or leakage, resulting in fire, injury or damage to surrounding properties. If problems or malfunction occur, stop using Insert the battery correctly as instructed. (see page • immediately. ■ If problems occur, unplug the power supply Remove the batteries from the remote control plug.

  • Page 9: Precautions For Use

    Precautions for use 49-inch model Cautions when installing 55-inch model Do not set up the Display outdoors. The Display is designed for indoor use. • Environmental temperature to use this unit When using the unit where it is below 1 400 m (4 593 •...
  • Page 10 Cleaning and maintenance Wired LAN The front of the display panel has been specially When setting up the Display at a place, where treated. Wipe the surface of the display panel gently electric statistic occurs often, take a sufficient anti- using only a cleaning cloth or a soft, lint-free cloth.

  • Page 11: Accessories

    Accessories Power supply cord (Approx. 2 m) Accessories Supply Check that you have the accessories and items shown Operating Instructions Attention (Book) ● Store small parts in an appropriate manner, and keep them away from young children. ● In case you lost accessories, please consult your dealer.

  • Page 12: Remote Control Batteries

    Kensington security Remote Control Batteries 1. Pull and hold the hook, then open the battery cover. This security slot is compatible with the Kensington security cables. 42-inch model 2. Insert batteries - note correct polarity (+ and -). 49-inch model AAA/R03/UM4 type 3.

  • Page 13: Connections

    Connections Cable fixing Note ● 3 clampers are supplied with this unit. Fix the cables AC cord connection and fixing at 3 locations using the holes of clampers as shown below. Back of the unit If you need more clampers, purchase them from your dealer.

  • Page 14: Video Equipment Connection

    Video equipment connection G/Y/VIDEO PC IN AUDIO1 IN COMPONENT/RGB/VIDEO IN AUDIO2 IN AUDIO OUT AV IN DVI-D IN DVI-D OUT LF80 G/Y/VIDEO DIGITAL LINK PC IN AUDIO1 IN COMPONENT/RGB/VIDEO IN AUDIO2 IN AUDIO OUT AV IN DVI-D IN DVI-D OUT PC IN: PC Input Terminal AV IN...

  • Page 15: Before Connecting

    Before connecting 10 DIGITAL LINK / DIGITAL LINK Input Terminal LAN: (LF80 series only) ● Before connecting cables, carefully read the operating Control the Display by connecting instructions for the external device to be connected. to Network. ● Turn off the power of all devices before connecting Alternatively, connect to a device cables.

  • Page 16: Hdmi 1 And Hdmi 2 Terminals Connection

    HDMI 1 and HDMI 2 terminals Pin assignments and signal names for HDMI connection Terminal Note ● Additional equipment and HDMI cable shown are not supplied with this set. ● Some HDMI equipment may not be able to display picture. Pin No.

  • Page 17: Dvi-D In / Dvi-D Out Terminal Connection

    DVI-D IN / DVI-D OUT terminal Daisy chain connection connection It is possible to daisy chain multiple displays when displaying the picture on multi screen, etc. Note ● Additional equipment and cables shown are not supplied with this set. ● Use the DVI-D cable complying with the DVI standard.

  • Page 18: Pc In Terminal Connection

    ● When inputting HDCP signal, it is possible to daisy PC IN terminal connection chain up to 8 displays. Pin assignments and signal names for DVI-D Shared with DVI-D IN. Input/Output PC IN AUDIO1 IN (Female) Stereo mini plug (M3) (Male) Connect a cable Pin No.

  • Page 19: Video In Terminal Connection

    purposes only. VIDEO IN terminal connection ● Additional computer, cables and conversion adapter Note shown are not supplied with this set. ● ● Do not set the horizontal and vertical scanning Video equipment, connection cables and conversion frequencies for PC signals which are above or below plugs are not supplied with this unit.

  • Page 20: Component/Rgb In Terminal Connection

    COMPONENT/RGB IN terminal SERIAL terminal connection connection The SERIAL terminal conforms to the RS-232C interface specification, so that the Display can be controlled by a Note computer which is connected to this terminal. ● Additional video equipment, cables and conversion adapter shown are not supplied with this set.
  • Page 21 It is possible to daisy chain multiple displays, and Pin assignments and signal names for SERIAL then control the specific display with PC. Terminal Pin No. Signal Name NC (not connected) Non use GND (Ground) Non use Shorted in this set NC (not connected) These signal names are those of computer specifications.

  • Page 22: Ir In/Ir Out Terminal Connection

    “ER401” command back to the computer. ● In Standby condition (power OFF with remote control), the unit responds to PON command only. ● Consult your local Panasonic dealer for detail instructions on command usage. For more details, visit the following web site. http://panasonic.net/prodisplays/ English...

  • Page 23: Audio Out Terminal Connection

    AUDIO OUT terminal connection USB terminal connection Connect the USB memory to use the USB media player function. (see page 87) Also, power is supplied when a separately sold stick PC, AUDIO2 IN AUDIO OUT etc. are connected. Note Stereo mini plug ●...

  • Page 24: Digital Link Terminal Connection (Lf80 Series Only)

    DIGITAL LINK terminal connection Pin assignments and signal names for USB Terminal (LF80 series only) Twisted pair cable transmitters such as the Panasonic Digital Interface Box (ET-YFB100G) or the DIGITAL LINK Switcher (ET-YFB200G) use twisted pair cables to transmit inputted video and audio signals, and these digital signals can be input to the Display via the DIGITAL LINK terminal.

  • Page 25: Identifying Controls

    Identifying Controls Main Unit INPUT MENU ENTER ● The power indicator and remote control sensor can be pulled out by sliding the lever on the rear panel. To store the part, press it directly. Note 1 External Input Terminal ● For normal use, pull out the power indicator and ●...

  • Page 26: Remote Control Transmitter

    14 RECALL Remote Control Transmitter ● Displays the current setting status of Input mode, Aspect mode, etc. (see page 29) 15 RETURN ● Used to return to the previous menu. (see page 33) 16 FUNCTION (see page 58) 17 OFF TIMER ●...

  • Page 27: Basic Controls

    Basic Controls Connect the AC cord plug to the Display. (see page 13) AC socket outlet Connect the plug to the socket outlet. AC cord (supplied) Note ● When disconnecting the AC cord, be absolutely sure to disconnect the AC cord plug at the socket outlet first.
  • Page 28 ■ ■ When the Unit is turned on for the first time Power ON message Following screen will be displayed. The following message may be displayed when turning the unit power ON: Select the language with No activity power off Precautions press <ENTER>.

  • Page 29: Selecting The Input Signal

    Selecting the input signal Note ● Displays the signal name as set in [Input label]. (see Select the signals input to the unit. page 49) Press <INPUT> or <INPUT (Unit)>. ● Input will not be switched unless [Input lock] is set to [Off].

  • Page 30: Volume Adjustment

    Volume Adjustment OFF TIMER Press <VOL +> <VOL -> or <+ (Unit)> <- (Unit)> to The Display can be preset to switch to stand-by after a adjust volume. fixed period. (30 min, 60 min, 90 min) The setting switches each time <OFF TIMER> is Unit pressed.

  • Page 31: Aspect Controls

    ASPECT Controls Aspect mode Description Press <ASPECT> or <ENTER (Unit)> repeatedly to move through the aspect options: Zoom1 Letterbox pictures with a 16:9 aspect ratio are enlarged vertically to fill the Unit screen. The top and bottom edges of the pictures are cut off. INPUT MENU Letterbox pictures with a 16:9 aspect...

  • Page 32: Digital Zoom

    Digital ZOOM Switch the zoom ratio for the screen areas. Switches every time <ENTER> is pressed. Select the screen areas (25 areas) to zoom in, and zoom in the selected image areas ×2, ×3 or ×4. (Use the remote control. The main unit’s buttons cannot be used for operation.) Exit Exit...

  • Page 33: On-Screen Menu Displays

    On-Screen Menu (Example: [Picture] menu) Picture Displays Default Default Picture mode Standard Backlight Contrast Display the menu screen. Brightness Colour Remote Control Sharpness Enhance level High Gamma Colour temperature 6500K 6-segment colour management Dynamic contrast Colour enhancement Press to select. Refine enhancer Gradation smoother Unit...
  • Page 34 Menu display list [Setup] menu ● Menu that cannot be adjusted is greyed out. (see page 45 - 60) Adjustable menu changes depending on signal, input Setup and menu setting. Signal Screensaver [Position] menu Input label (see page 35 - 36) Power management settings Wobbling Position...

  • Page 35: Adjusting Position

    Adjusting Position Auto setup When inputting a PC signal, [H-position] / [V-position], [H-size] / [V-size], [Clock phase] and [Dot clock] are Press <POSITION> to display the automatically corrected. [Position] menu. This setting is enabled under the following condition: Position ● When inputting from PC IN or RGB IN Default Default...
  • Page 36 [H-position] Adjust the horizontal position with Note ● In some cases, noise appears outside the area picture is displayed, but it is not a malfunction. [H-size] Adjust the horizontal size with [V-position] Adjust the vertical position with [V-size] Adjust the vertical size with [Clock (For RGB IN or PC IN input) phase]...

  • Page 37: Sound Adjustment

    Sound Adjustment [Bass] Adjusts low pitch sounds. [Treble] Adjusts high pitch sounds. [Balance] Adjusts left and right volumes. [Surround] Press <SOUND> to display the [Off]: [Sound] menu. Normal sound [On]: Sound Surround sound Default Default Output select SPEAKERS Note Sound mode Normal ●...

  • Page 38: Picture Adjustments

    Picture Adjustments [Picture mode] This menu switches to easy-to- see pictures suitable to the picture source or environment where this unit is used. Press <PICTURE> to display the [Vivid signage] [Picture] menu. Suitable for signage applications featuring more vivid and sharper images in bright environments Picture such as a shop.
  • Page 39 [Sharpness] Adjusts picture sharpness. 2 Select the user to memorise Less ↔ More settings with and press <ENTER>. [Enhance level] Switches the effect range for sharpness. Adjust colour temperature [High]: Change to 6500K Large effect USER1 USER2 [Low]: Small effect 3 Select [Yes] with and press [Gamma] Adjusts gamma.
  • Page 40 The settings are saved for the user. [Dynamic Automatically adjusts the contrast contrast] by determining the changes in When you return to [Picture] menu, the use of colours for images that the user you have set is selected for constantly change, such as motion [Colour temperature].

  • Page 41: Picture Profiles

    Picture Profiles Overview of Picture Profiles Original picture Adjust picture. Up to 6 combinations of picture adjustment values (in (see page 38 - 40) the [Picture] menu) can be stored in the display memory as profiles and applied as needed, for a convenient way to enjoy your preferred picture settings.

  • Page 42: Saving Profiles

    When you finished entering the Saving profiles profile name, select [Ok] with Follow these steps to save picture adjustment values as and press <ENTER>. profiles. Specify the picture quality in the MY MEMORY1 █ [Picture] menu. (see page 38 - 40) In the [Picture] menu, select [Memory save] with and press <ENTER>.

  • Page 43: Loading Profiles

    Loading profiles Editing profiles Load profiles and apply the picture adjustment values to Delete or rename profiles as follows. ■ the display as follows. Deleting profiles In the [Picture] menu, select [Memory In the [Picture] menu, select [Memory load] with and press <ENTER>.
  • Page 44 ■ Renaming profiles In the [Picture] menu, select [Memory edit] with and press <ENTER>. Memory save Memory load Memory edit Select [Memory name change] with and press <ENTER>. Memory edit Memory delete Memory name change Select the profile to rename with and press <ENTER>.

  • Page 45: Setup Menu

    Setup menu Signal Examples of [Signal] sub menu screen When HDMI / DVI / DIGITAL LINK* is selected Press <SETUP> to display the [Setup] Signal menu. YUV/RGB-in select Cinema reality Setup Noise reduction Auto Signal MPEG noise reduction Screensaver Signal range Full(0-255) Input label Dynamic backlight control...
  • Page 46 [Sync] When USB is selected This menu is displayed at PC IN input. Signal Setting RGB/PC sync signal Noise reduction Auto [Auto]: MPEG noise reduction The H and V sync or synchronized signal is Note automatically selected. When both of them have ●...
  • Page 47 [MPEG noise reduction] [3D Y/C filter] Reduces block noise and mosquito noise on MPEG Set this if the video looks unnatural at VIDEO IN input. videos. Set this to [On] normally. [Off]: Note Disables Noise Reduction. ● Depending on the signalling system, this setting may be less effective or may not be effective at all.

  • Page 48: Screensaver (For Preventing Image Retention)

    To set interval of Screensaver Screensaver Select [Interval] in [Mode]. (For preventing image retention) Set [Periodic time]. Do not display a still picture, especially in 4:3 mode, for ● Press to change the time by 15 minutes. any length of time. ●...

  • Page 49: Input Label

    To turn the power off after Screensaver Input label Select [Standby after SCR saver] in [Mode]. This function can change the label of the Input signal to Set [Screensaver duration]. be displayed. ● Press once to change the time by 1 minute. Keep pressing down to change the time by 15 Input label minutes.

  • Page 50: Power Management Settings

    Power management settings [DIGITAL LINK power management] (LF80 series) When this function is set to [On], it operates under Set each item to reduce power consumption. the following conditions to turn the power on or off automatically. Power management settings When no pictures (sync signal) are detected for Power management mode Custom...

  • Page 51: Wobbling

    Wobbling Note ● If [Input search] is set to items other than [Off], the Automatically shifts the display image (therefore [Input search] function is prioritised. (The “Power unnoticeable to the eye) to prevent image retention of management” function does not operate for each sharper contour of image.

  • Page 52: Multi Display Settings

    ■ Multi display settings [Bezel H adjustment], [Bezel V adjustment] Adjust the area of image hidden in the joint horizontally 1 to 10 displays can be aligned in horizontal direction and vertically respectively. and vertical direction respectively, and those displays 0-100 are regarded as one group.

  • Page 53: Set Up Timer

    Set up timer Date and time Sets the program to turn the power on/off or switch video Set date and time. ([- -] shows no programme is set.) inputs at the specified time. Up to 20 programmes can [Date and time] - sub menu screen be set.

  • Page 54: Network Settings

    ■ [Network control] Network settings Set when controlling with the unit’s LAN terminal. Set when networking with a computer. [On]: [Network settings] submenu will be displayed. Controls via LAN using the LAN terminal of the Display. The power indicator lights orange when the power is turned off with the remote control (standby).

  • Page 55: Network Status

    ■ [Network status] [IP address]: (IP address display and setting) Checks the current Network settings status. Enter an IP address when DHCP server is not used. Network status [Subnet mask]: DHCP (Subnet mask display and setting) IP address 192. 168. 0. 8 Subnet mask 255.
  • Page 56 ● This function can only be selected when the Communication method is set to [Long reach] and is Panasonic device that supports DIGITAL LINK output connected to the DIGITAL LINK device by LAN. (ET-YFB100G, ET-YFB200G) is connected to a [Ethernet]: DIGITAL LINK / LAN terminal and its power is on.

  • Page 57: Usb Media Player Settings

    ■ [Crestron Connected™] USB media player settings When this function is set to [On], the Display can be Set for USB media player function. monitored or controlled via the network using equipment [USB media player settings] - sub menu screen and application software of Crestron Electronics, Inc.

  • Page 58: Function Button Settings

    Function button settings Shipping condition The following functions are assigned to the numeric Assigns specific functions to the numeric buttons (<1> buttons as factory default. to <6>). The buttons can be used as shortcut keys by assigning frequently used operations. [Memory Switch [Function group] with [Input]...

  • Page 59: Display Orientation

    ■ Display orientation To use shortcut (numeric buttons) Sets the on-screen display orientation in the portrait Press <FUNCTION> or <1> - <6>. setting. [Function button guide] will be displayed. [Landscape]: [Function button guide]: When [Off] is set, pressing On-screen display angle is for horizontal the numeric button starts operation.

  • Page 60: Menu Display Duration

    Options Adjustments Menu display duration Sets the display duration time for the on-screen menu. [5 sec] - [180 sec] This unit offers special functions conveniently used according to the installation location and application. Menu transparency Press <SETUP>. [Setup] menu screen will be displayed. Sets the transparency rate of the on-screen display background.

  • Page 61: Input Search

    Set with [1st search input], [2nd search input] Press <SETUP> to exit from [Options] Set the input to search when [Custom] is selected. menu. [HDMI1] / [HDMI2] / [DIGITAL LINK]* / [DVI-D] / [PC] / [COMPONENT]* / [VIDEO] / [USB] / (None) Note 1: [DIGITAL LINK] is for LF80 series only.
  • Page 62 ■ Failover/Failback Backup input (Quick) Promptly switches to the backup input if an Automatically switches to the backup input video if an interruption of video occurs, and enables switching interruption of video occurs. between digital (HDMI1 / HDMI2 / DIGITAL LINK* / Select the item with DVI-D) inputs.
  • Page 63 [Backup input change] Recall display Displays whether or not operating conditions for the Pressing <RECALL> displays any of the followings. Backup Input function are met. ● When the main input is being used for viewing and [Inactive]: the operating conditions for the Backup Input function Indicates that the conditions are not met, and are met.
  • Page 64 ■ Backup input (Normal) [Backup input change] Switches to the backup input if an interruption of Displays whether or not operating conditions for the video occurs. Backup Input function are met. [Inactive]: Note ● Indicates that the conditions are not met, and When an analogue (PC, COMPONENT or VIDEO) inactivates the Backup Input function.

  • Page 65: Audio Input Select

    Audio input select Recall display Set up the sound when a video input is selected. Pressing <RECALL> displays any of the followings. Select the video input with ● When the main input is being used for viewing and the operating conditions for the Backup Input function Set the audio input with are met.

  • Page 66: Onscreen Display

    Onscreen display Maximum VOL level Set to display / hide the following Onscreen display. Adjusts the maximum volume. ● Power on display [Off]: ● Input signal switch display The sound volume level can be set up to 100 ● No signal display (maximum).

  • Page 67: Initial Startup

    PC auto setting ■ To set [Button lock] Sets the operational mode of the automatic position Set with the buttons on the unit. adjustment in the [Position] menu. [Off]: [Off]: Press <+ (Unit)> for 4 times. Automatic position adjustment starts when <AUTO Press <INPUT (Unit)>...
  • Page 68 Startup logo Serial response(ID all) Sets to display / not to display the Panasonic logo on the Sets whether to respond to the command or not, when screen when the display is turned on. serial command of ID No “0” is received.

  • Page 69: Information Timing

    Information timing [Temperature warning] When set to [On], the display sends out the warning Set up the informing manner for no signal. message. During RS-232C controls: Power on screen delay Warning or error message sent on the display automatically. You can set the power-on delay time of the displays to During LAN controls: reduce the power load, when you press <Main Power Acquire the warning or error message from the...
  • Page 70 Power on message(No activity power Initialization off) When both main unit buttons and remote control buttons Sets to show/hide [No activity power off] precautions at are disabled due to the [Button lock], [Controller user the time the unit is turned on. level] and [Controller ID function] settings, set all the values [Off] so that all the buttons are enabled again.

  • Page 71: Using Network Function

    Using Network Example of network connection Note Function ● To use the network function, set each item in [Network settings] and make sure to set [Network control] to [On]. This unit has a network function and you can control the (see page 54) Display connected to the network using your computer.
  • Page 72 Precautions for use while connecting with a twisted pair cable transmitter (LF80 series only) About installation / connection A twisted pair cable transmitter, such as the Panasonic ● Ask the dealer or a qualified technician to carry out device that supports DIGITAL LINK output (ET- the cable wiring work for DIGITAL LINK connections.

  • Page 73: Command Control

    Other Hash the following data with the MD5 algorithm, and ● This device is compatible with Panasonic devices that generate a 32-byte hash value. support DIGITAL LINK output (ET-YFB100G, ET- [zzzzzzzzyyyyy] YFB200G). For the twisted pair cable transmitter of zzzzzzzz :...
  • Page 74 ■ When the WEB control administrator Error response privileges password has not been set (Non- Last protect mode) Error message terminal symbol Connection method “ERR1” : Undefined control Obtain the display’s IP address and the port number command (Default is 1024), and request connection to the display.
  • Page 75 2. When [LAN control protocol] is set Transmit in the following command format to [Protocol 2]. Transmitted data Communicates with the same protocol as that of a Last Panasonic projector Header Data part terminal ■ When the WEB control administrator...
  • Page 76 ■ When the WEB control administrator Error response privileges password has not been set (Non- Last protect mode) Error message terminal symbol Connection method “ERR1” : Undefined control Obtain the display’s IP address and the port number command (Default is 1024), and request connection to the display.

  • Page 77: Pjlink Protocol

    32: HDMI 2 input (HDMI2) 33: DIGITAL LINK input (DIGITAL LINK)* DVI-D IN input (DVI-D)* 34: DVI-D IN input (DVI-D)* 41: USB input (USB) NAME? Display name query The name selected in [Display name] is returned. INF1? Manufacturer name query Returns “Panasonic”. English...

  • Page 78: Early Warning Software

    90 days after the installation to PC has completed. ● For more details, visit the following web site. http://panasonic.net/prodisplays/products/et-swa100/index.html Multi Monitoring & Control Software This unit supports “Multi Monitoring & Control Software” which monitors and controls devices (projectors or flat- panel displays) connected to an intranet.

  • Page 79: Using Web Browser Control

    Using Web Browser (Macintosh) Disable proxy server settings Control 1 From the [Safari] menu, click [Preferences]. General screen is displayed. 2 From the [Advanced] tab, click the [Change You can use a Web browser to control the unit and set Settings…] button next to [Proxies].

  • Page 80: Access From Web Browser

    ● When using “Crestron Connected™” (see page 85), log in with the administrator rights. ● Under no circumstances, Panasonic Corporation or its associated companies will ask customers their password directly. Even if you are asked directly, please do not reveal your password.

  • Page 81: User Account

    Network status page Change Password page Click [Status], then [Network Status] to display the Click [Change password]. Status information page. Displays the current configuration information of the network. Administrator User ■ Administrator mode Displays the configuration details of wired LAN. Basic control page To move from another page, click [Display control], then [Basic control].
  • Page 82 ■ ■ LAN settings User mode Click [Detailed set up] in the menu. A user can change password only. Current password input field Click [Next]. New password input field The settings window appears, showing the current settings. New password input field (re-enter for confirmation) To change the LAN settings, click [Change].
  • Page 83 Adjust clock page Command port set up page Click [Detailed set up], then [Adjust clock] to display the Set the port number to be used with command control. Adjust clock page. Click [Detailed set up], then [Command port set up] to display the Command port set up page.
  • Page 84 [Browser Remote Control] Note It is possible to operate the display with the operation ● To use this function, set [Network control] to [On]. buttons displayed on the WEB browser. (see page 54) Click [Browser Remote Control]. ● The Browser Remote Control can also be displayed by entering “http://xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx/remote/”...

  • Page 85: Using Web Browser Control

    Using Web Browser Control [Tools] page Click [Tools] on the operation page. Crestron Connected™ Panasonic LCD Display (Crestron Connected™ operation screen) You can monitor or control the Display using “Crestron Connected™”. If Adobe Flash Player is not installed in your computer, or if the browser does not support Flash, this page does not appear.
  • Page 86 [Info] page [Help] page Click [Info] on the operation page. Click [Help] on the operation page. The [Help Desk] screen is displayed. [Display Name] [Help Desk] Displays the name of the Display. Sends or receives messages to the administrator [Mac Address] who uses “Crestron Connected™”.

  • Page 87: Usb Media Player

    USB Media Player Preparation ■ Supported device ● Commercially available USB memory devices are Function description supported. (Those with security functions are not supported.) The USB media player displays still pictures and ● USB memory devices other than those formatted in motion pictures saved in a USB memory by inserting FAT16 or FAT32 cannot be used.

  • Page 88: File List

    Play time Note It is the play time of a file. ● Maximum size per one file is 2 GB. Play time can be specified from 3 seconds to 24 hours. ● Files protected by Digital Rights Management (DRM) (Unit: second) cannot be played back.

  • Page 89: Playing Back The Files

    Single Media Player (Type 2) Playing back the files Files will be played in the order they were listed in a ■ scenario. Example of setting in each mode Scenario and file list Single Media Player (Type 1) Scenario: Files will be played in the order in which their names Enter [File name: Play time].
  • Page 90 Single Media Player (Type 3) Multi Media Player Files will be played in the order they were listed in a Files will be played in the order they were listed in the scenario. scenario for Master. Scenario and file list Scenario and file list Scenario: [Master side]...
  • Page 91 Play contents filelist.dat For the above setting example, the following contents GroupID:G01 will be played on repeat (loop). PHOTO_001:R_Introduction.jpg [Master side] VIDEO_001:R_Contents_Video1.wmv 1. L_Introduction.jpg (10 seconds) VIDEO_002:R_Contents_Video2.wmv 2. L_Contents_Video1.wmv (10 seconds) VIDEO_003:R_Contents_Video3.wmv 3. L_Contents_Video2.wmv (20 seconds) 4. L_Contents_Video3.wmv (*1) [Slave side] 1.

  • Page 92: Network Environment (Multi Media Player Only)

    Network environment (Multi Media Note Player only) ● Shows leading error codes. ■ Example of setting up LAN connection and Details of the detected errors are as follows. IP address / Subnet mask Error Detail of the error code As mentioned below, connect several units together with LAN cables and set up IP addresses / Subnet masks so No USB memory is inserted that all the displays exist on the same network.

  • Page 93: Starting / Ending Media Player

    Starting / ending Media Player Resume Play function ■ For Single Media Player After Media Player ends, the file to be resumed when resuming playing varies depending on the setting of Start [USB media player settings] - [Resume play]. 1. Insert USB memory for Media Player. When set to [On]: Note The file played prior to the end of Media Player starts...

  • Page 94: Id Remote Control Function

    ID Remote Control Setting the remote control’s ID number Function Set [Controller ID function] to [On]. (see page 68) ● While displaying [Options] menu, you can operate You can set the remote control ID when you want to use even if the ID does not match. this remote control on one of several different displays.

  • Page 95: Entering Characters

    Entering characters Select Space key with , and press <ENTER>. MY █ Some settings require to enter characters. To enter text, select characters in the on-screen keyboard. Example: Entering profile names ([Memory save]) MEMORY1 █ – Delete All delete Cancel a/A/@ Space key As shown in step 3, select the characters to enter...

  • Page 96: Preset Signals

    Preset Signals This unit can display the video signals shown in the table below. ■ Video signal Scanning frequency Dot clock Corresponding signal Resolution (Dot) frequency Format* Horizontal (kHz) Vertical (Hz) (MHz) NTSC/NTSC4.43/ 720 × 480i 15.7 59.9 PAL-M/PAL60 PAL/PAL-N/SECAM 720 ×...
  • Page 97 Scanning frequency Dot clock Corresponding signal Resolution (Dot) frequency Format* Horizontal (kHz) Vertical (Hz) (MHz) 60.0 60.0 108.0 R/Y/D/H/DL MSXGA* 1 280 × 960 85.9 85.0 148.5 64.0 60.0 108.0 R/Y/D/H/DL SXGA* 1 280 × 1 024 80.0 75.0 135.0 R/Y/D/H/DL 91.1 85.0...

  • Page 98: Shipping Condition

    ■ Shipping condition Unit Press <MENU (Unit)> for several times and display the [Setup] menu. You can reset the settings / the adjusted values of the following menus to the factory settings: Select [OSD language] with , and [Picture], [Sound], [Setup], [Position], [Options] then press and hold <ENTER (Unit)>...

  • Page 99: Data Cloning

    Data Cloning Copying the display data to the USB memory Insert the USB memory device to the Menu settings and adjusted values set on a single USB terminal at the bottom of the display can be copied to multiple displays using a USB display.

  • Page 100: Copying The Usb Memory Data To The Display

    Select [YES] with and press Select [YES] with and press <ENTER>. <ENTER>. Data copy to the USB memory starts. Data copy to the display starts. Data to USB Memory Data from USB Memory The data will be overwritten when any data exists originally. Do you copy the data? Are you OK to write the data? The following message is displayed after data copy...

  • Page 101: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Before you call for service, determine the symptoms and make a few simple checks as shown below. Symptoms Check Picture Sound Electrical Appliances Cars / Motorcycles Interference Noisy Sound Fluorescent light Volume Normal No Sound (Check whether the mute function has been activated on the Picture remote control.) Not plugged into AC outlet...
  • Page 102 Symptoms Check Adjust the position of the picture on the screen. The top or bottom of the picture on the screen is cut off. (see page 35, 36) When using a video software program (such as a cinema There are areas at the top and bottom of the size program) with a screen wider than one in the 16:9 screen where picture is not displayed.
  • Page 103 Symptoms Check Check whether the connection has been made properly between the video (output) equipment and twisted pair cable transmitter and between the twisted pair cable transmitter There is no picture displayed or sound output from and this product. the [DIGITAL LINK] terminal. (LF80 series) (see page 72) Check that [DIGITAL LINK mode] is not set to [Ethernet].

  • Page 104: Specifications

    947 mm × 541 mm × 72 mm (57 mm: without handles) / Model No. 37.3” × 21.3” × 2.8” (2.3”: without handles) : TH-42LF8U 49-inch model 42-inch model : TH-49LF8U 1 093 mm × 623 mm × 72 mm (57 mm: without...
  • Page 105 DVI-D OUT SERIAL OUT DVI-D 24 Pin: External Control Terminal Compliance with DVI Revision 1.0 D-sub 9 Pin: Content Protection: RS-232C compatible Compatible with HDCP 1.1 LAN (LF8 series) COMPONENT/RGB IN For RJ45 network connections, compatible with PJLink Communication method: BNC terminal 1.0 Vp-p (75 Ω...
  • Page 106 Remote Control Transmitter Power source DC 3 V (battery (AAA/R03/UM4 type) × 2) Operating range Approx. 7 m (22.9 ft) (when operated directly in front of remote control sensor) Mass Approx. 63 / 2.22 oz (including batteries) Dimensions (W × H × D) 44 mm ×...

  • Page 107: Software License

    At least three (3) years from delivery of this product, Panasonic will give to any third party who contacts us at the contact information provided below, for a charge no more than our cost of physically performing source code distribution, a complete machine-readable copy of the corresponding source code covered under GPL V2.0, LGPL...
  • Page 108 Warranty Service purposes. Model Number Serial Number Panasonic System Communications Company of North America Unit of Panasonic Corporation of North America Executive Office : Two Riverfront Plaza, Newark, New Jersey 07102-5490 Panasonic Canada Inc.

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