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Panasonic TH-55AF1U Operating Instrctions

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FULL HD LCD Display For business use
Model No.
Functional Manual
TH-55AF1U
TH-49AF1U
TH-42AF1U
TH-55AF1W
TH-49AF1W
TH-42AF1W
55-inch model
49-inch model
42-inch model
55-inch model
49-inch model
42-inch model
DPQP1005ZA/X1

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    Operating Instructions Functional Manual FULL HD LCD Display For business use TH-55AF1U 55-inch model Model No. TH-49AF1U 49-inch model TH-42AF1U 42-inch model TH-55AF1W 55-inch model TH-49AF1W 49-inch model TH-42AF1W 42-inch model This manual is common to all the models regardless of suffixes of the model number.

  • 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 Startup of OpenPort PLATFORM ....40 Picture Adjustments ........71 Startup ·························································· 40 Picture Profiles ..........73 Shutdown ······················································· 40 Saving profiles ················································ 74 Basic Operation/Character Input for OpenPort Loading profiles ··············································· 75 PLATFORM ............41 Editing profiles ················································ 75 Remote Control Transmitter ·······························...
  • Page 4 Preset Signals ..........110 OpenPort PLATFORM Shutdown ....112 Shipping condition ........113 Troubleshooting ........... 114 Specifications ..........117 Software License .......... 120 English...

  • Page 5: Important Safety Instructions

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

  • Page 6: Fcc Statement

    Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by Panasonic Corp. of North that may cause undesired operation. America could void the user’s authority to operate this device.

  • Page 7: Important Safety Notice

    Wi-Fi Alliance. OpenPort PLATFORM is the registered trademark of • CAUTION Panasonic Corporation. This appliance is intended for use in environments Even if no special notation has been made of company which are relatively free of electromagnetic fields.
  • Page 8 Not standing the displays on cloth or other A replacement fuse cover can be purchased from • materials placed between the display and your local Panasonic dealer. supporting furniture. Do not cut off the mains plug. Educating children about the dangers of climbing Do not use any other type of mains lead except the •...

  • Page 9: Safety Precautions

    Do not cover the ventilation holes. electric shock. If any foreign objects get inside the Display, please consult your local Panasonic dealer. Doing so may cause the Display to overheat, which •...
  • Page 10 Have the Display checked, adjusted, or repaired at • your local Panasonic dealer. Keep the AAA/R03/UM4 batteries (supplied) and anti-theft cover of microSD card (see page 29) out of reach of children. If accidentally swallowed, it will be harmful to the body.
  • Page 11 Do not step on, or hang from the display or the CAUTION Pedestal. They might tip over, or might be broken and it may • If problems or malfunction occur, stop using result in injury. Pay special attention to the children. immediately.

  • Page 12: Precautions For Use

    M6 (4) Change your password periodically. • When installing, do not use the screw holes Panasonic Corporation or its affiliate companies will • (situated at the bottom of the display’s back) as never ask for your password directly. Do not divulge shown in the following figures.
  • Page 13 Display. settings by special means. When the Display is used near these devices, Please contact Panasonic if you need help taking radio wave interference may make communication care of security settings or other such. impossible, or the communication speed may become slower.
  • Page 14 Panasonic Testing Centre ● If the Display is used in a location prone to static Panasonic Service Europe, a division of Panasonic electricity, such as on a carpet, the wireless LAN or Marketing Europe GmbHn wired LAN connection may be lost.
  • Page 15 Cleaning and maintenance The front of the display panel has been specially treated. Wipe the surface of the display panel gently using only a cleaning cloth or a soft, lint-free cloth. If the surface is particularly dirty, wipe with a soft, •...

  • Page 16: Accessories

    Accessories Power supply cord (Approx. 2 m) TH-55AF1U Accessories Supply TH-49AF1U TH-42AF1U Check that you have the accessories and items shown ● 1JP155AF1U Operating Instructions (CD-ROM × 1) TH-55AF1W TH-49AF1W TH-42AF1W Remote Control Transmitter × 1 ● 1JP155AF1W ● DPVF1203ZA ●...

  • Page 17: Remote Control Batteries

    Kensington security Remote Control Batteries 1. Pull and hold the hook, then open the battery cover. The security slot of this unit is compatible with the Kensington security slot. 55-inch model 2. Insert batteries - note correct polarity (+ and -). AAA/R03/UM4 type 49-inch model 3.

  • Page 18: 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 for clampers as shown Back of the unit below. If you need more clampers, purchase them from your dealer.

  • Page 19: Video Equipment Connection

    Video equipment connection Micro-USB IR IN IR OUT OpenPort PLATFORM SERIAL SERIAL G/Y/VIDEO 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 DVI-D IN, DVI-D Input / Output Terminal DVI-D OUT: Connect to video terminal of PC, Connect to video equipment...

  • Page 20: Before Connecting

    Before connecting 11 Micro-USB: Micro-USB Terminal By connecting the unit to the PC ● Before connecting cables, carefully read the operating using the Micro-USB cable, data instructions for the external device to be connected. in the storage of the OpenPort ●...

  • Page 21: Hdmi 1 And Hdmi 2 Terminals Connection

    HDMI 1 and HDMI 2 terminals Pin assignments and signal names for HDMI connection Terminal Note ● Video equipment and HDMI cable shown are not supplied with this unit. ● Some HDMI equipment may not be able to display picture. ●...

  • Page 22: 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 ● Video equipment and cables shown are not supplied with this unit. ● Use the DVI-D cable complying with the DVI standard.

  • Page 23: Pc In Terminal Connection

    ● When inputting HDCP signal, it is possible to daisy PC IN terminal connection chain up to 8 displays. ● The DVI-D output function is enabled when the Shared with DVI-D IN. picture is displayed via DVI-D IN. When using the daisy-chain connection method, all the displays should be in the state where the picture is displayed via DVI-D IN.

  • Page 24: Video In Terminal Connection

    ● The computer shown in the illustration is for example VIDEO IN terminal connection purposes only. ● Additional computer, cables and conversion adapter Note shown are not supplied with this set. ● Video equipment, connection cables and conversion ● Do not set the horizontal and vertical scanning plugs are not supplied with this unit.

  • Page 25: 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. ● Video equipment, cables and conversion adapter (Male) shown are not supplied with this unit.
  • Page 26 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 SERIAL GND (Ground) Non use Shorted in this set SERIAL IR IN NC (not connected)
  • Page 27 In Standby condition (power OFF with remote (02h) (03h) control), the unit responds to PON command only. 3-character command Parameter(s) ● Consult your local Panasonic dealer for detail (3 bytes) instructions on command usage. For more details, visit the following web site. Command http://panasonic.net/prodisplays/ Command...

  • Page 28: Ir In/Ir Out Terminal Connection

    AUDIO OUT terminal connection IR IN/IR OUT terminal connection Connect the mini plug (M3) cable from the IR OUT terminal of the first display to the IR IN terminal of the second display. AUDIO2 IN AUDIO OUT The infrared signal of the first display is sent to the second display.

  • Page 29: Using Microsd Card

    Using microSD card Stick PC USB cable (commercially available) By attaching a microSD card (commercially available) HDMI extension cable (commercially available) to the microSD card slot, use it as external storage for OpenPort PLATFORM system. Pin assignments and signal names for USB Terminal (see page 47) ■...
  • Page 30 ■ USB (OpenPort PLATFORM) terminal About compatible USB memory connection ● Commercially available USB memory devices are compatible. (The ones with security function are not By attaching a USB memory (commercially available) compatible.) to the USB (OpenPort PLATFORM) terminal, use it as ●...

  • Page 31: Usb (Openport Platform) Terminal Connection

    Micro-USB terminal connection By connecting the unit to the PC using the Micro-USB cable, data in the storage of the OpenPort PLATFORM system can be read or written from the PC. Micro-USB Micro-USB cable (commercially available) Pin assignments and signal names for Micro-USB Terminal Pin No.

  • Page 32: Identifying Controls

    Identifying Controls Note ● Even if the display unit is turned off with the power indicator off, some of the circuits are in power-on status. Main unit ● When the power indicator is orange, power consumption during standby/sleep is generally larger than that of when the power indicator is red.
  • Page 33 6 < (Unit)> / < (Unit)> Selects the setting item on menu screen. (see page Unit ● In OpenPort PLATFORM operation mode [UP], [DOWN]: Moves the cursor up and down. (see page 42) 7 <ENTER (Unit)> Configures the item on menu screen. (see page 66) Switches aspect mode.

  • Page 34: Remote Control Transmitter

    12 PICTURE Remote Control Transmitter (see page 71) 13 SOUND (see page 70) 14 RECALL ● Displays the current setting status of Input mode, Aspect mode, etc. (see page 38) 15 RETURN/BACK ● Used to return to the previous menu. (see page 66) ●...

  • Page 35: Basic Controls

    Basic Controls Connect the AC cord plug to the Display. (see page 18) AC socket outlet Connect the plug to the socket outlet. AC cord (supplied) Note ● Main plug types vary between countries. The power plug shown at left may, therefore, not be the type fitted to your set.
  • Page 36 ■ When the Unit is turned on for the first time ● When the power of the unit is ON (Standby/Sleep: Power indicator in orange): Following screen will be displayed. Pressing the <Main Power On / Off button> will Select the language with turn the power indicator off for a moment, and then press <ENTER>.

  • Page 37: Selecting The Input Signal

    ■ Power ON message Selecting the input signal The following message may be displayed when turning Select the signals input to the unit. the unit power ON: Press <INPUT> or <INPUT (Unit)>. No activity power off Precautions ‘No activity power off’ is enabled. Unit When [No activity power off] in the [Setup] menu is set to [Enable], a warning message is displayed every time the...

  • Page 38: Recall

    Volume Adjustment Note ● Displays the signal name as set in [Input label]. (see Press <VOL +> <VOL -> or <+ (Unit)> <- (Unit)> to page 81) adjust volume. ● Input will not be switched unless [Input lock] is set to Unit [Off].

  • Page 39: Off Timer

    OFF TIMER The Display can be preset to switch to stand-by after a fixed period. (30 min, 60 min, 90 min) The setting switches each time <OFF TIMER> is pressed. ● [0 min] → [30 min] → [60 min] → [90 min] → [0 min] (Cancel) ● When three minutes remain, the remaining time will flash (Red).

  • Page 40: Startup Of Openport Platform

    Approx. 40 seconds for startup. When starting up for the first time, approx. 70 seconds are taken. ● When [Options] - [Startup logo] is set to [On], this is displayed followed by the Panasonic logo. (see page 94) ● When the power indicator is lighting in orange (standby or sleep status), the OpenPort PLATFORM system is operating.

  • Page 41: Basic Operation/Character Input For Openport Platform

    Basic Operation/Character Input for OpenPort PLATFORM Remote Control Transmitter The following remote control buttons are designed for the OpenPort PLATFORM operation. 1 <ENTER> / Cursor buttons ● Confirms the selected item, or move the cursor (focus) from right to left or up and down. Icons or items may be focused only after operating the buttons.

  • Page 42: Buttons On The Main Unit

    Buttons on the main unit ■ OpenPort PLATFORM operation mode Using the main unit buttons instead of the remote control can operate OpenPort PLATFORM. When using the OpenPort PLATFORM input, press <MENU (Unit)>. The following screen appears. Do you want to control OpenPort PLATFORM? Select [Yes] with <+ (Unit)>...

  • Page 43: Usb Mouse

    USB mouse A USB mouse (commercially available) can perform the OpenPort PLATFORM operation. ● Connect the USB mouse to the USB (OpenPort PLATFORM) terminal. ● The USB mouse can perform the swipe or drag operation that cannot be performed using the remote control. ●...

  • Page 44: Usb Keyboard

    Changing the software keyboard The software keyboard can be changed from [OpenPort keyboard] to [Android Keyboard (AOSP)] in [SETUP] (or [TOOLS] - [Settings]) - [Language & input]. (see page 58) ■ [Android Keyboard (AOSP)] This is the Android standard software keyboard. Example: Alphabet input ●...

  • Page 45: Home Screen Of Openport Platform

    Home Screen of OpenPort PLATFORM When OpenPort PLATFORM starts up, the home screen is displayed at first. 6 button icons are displayed on the home screen. Select the icon with cursor buttons on the remote control and press <ENTER>. Moves to the screen of the selected icon. [SETUP]: Set [WIRELESS &...

  • Page 46: [Setup] Screen Of Openport Platform

    [SETUP] screen of OpenPort PLATFORM Select the [SETUP] button icon on the home screen to display the [SETUP] application screen. Set [WIRELESS & NETWORKS], [Language & input] and [Date & time settings]. Select the item with and press <ENTER>. Switches to the setting screen of the selected item. Returns to the [SETUP] screen with <BACK>.

  • Page 47: [Installer] Screen Of Openport Platform

    [INSTALLER] screen of OpenPort PLATFORM Select the [INSTALLER] button icon on the home screen to display the [INSTALLER] application screen. Use this when installing a new application. ■ Installing the application from the external storage (microSD card, USB memory (USB (OpenPort PLATFORM) terminal)) Searches the external storage for the installation file of the application, and displays it on the list.
  • Page 48 ■ Installing the application from the application server Select [App Server] and press <ENTER>. Connects to the application server, and displays the application list screen. Select the application to download and press <ENTER>. It is possible to search and refine applications in accordance with the model number (the model number of this unit is set automatically), category and application name.

  • Page 49: [Tools] Screen Of Openport Platform

    [TOOLS] screen of OpenPort PLATFORM Select the [TOOLS] button icon on the home screen to display the [TOOLS] screen. Various setting-related applications pre-installed are collectively displayed with icons. Select the application to start up, and press <ENTER>. The application starts up. For details of each application, see the following pages. [App Server Setting] application (see page 61) [AppStart] application...

  • Page 50: Adding The Application To [Favorite]

    Adding the application to [FAVORITE] Adds the installed application to [FAVORITE]. Select [Add] and press <ENTER>. Displays the [Add application] dialogue. Select the application to add and press <ENTER>. Adds the selected application. Multiple applications can be selected in a row. Select [OK] and press <ENTER>.

  • Page 51: [Recents] Screen Of Openport Platform

    [RECENTS] screen of OpenPort PLATFORM Select the [RECENTS] button icon on the home screen to display the [RECENTS] screen. The recently used applications are displayed with icons. When the OpenPort PLATFORM system is shut down (see page 40), the history is cleared. Select the application to start up, and press <ENTER>.

  • Page 52: [Status] Screen Of Openport Platform

    [STATUS] screen of OpenPort PLATFORM Select the [STATUS] button icon on the home screen to display the [STATUS] application screen. The model information and network-related setting information of this unit can be confirmed. Scroll the screen to display the following information. ■...

  • Page 53: Pre-Installed Applications Of Openport Platform

    Location Type Description Sets [WIRELESS & NETWORKS], [Language & input] and SETUP Home Panasonic* [Date & time settings]. (Same as a part of [TOOLS] - [Settings]) (see page 46) INSTALLER Home Panasonic* Use this when installing a new application. (see page 47)

  • Page 54: [Lan Control] Application

    [Control Protocol] Select the protocol for the LAN control. [Protocol1]: Controls with the sequence of the Panasonic display. [Protocol2]: Controls with the sequence compatible with the Panasonic projector. Note ● PJLink can be operated regardless of the [Control Protocol] setting.

  • Page 55: [Settings] Application

    [Settings] application Android standard application. Select the [Settings] button icon on the [TOOLS] screen to display the [Settings] screen. Note ● Some functions are not available on this unit. Make various settings for Android OS. Select the setting item and press <ENTER> to display the setting screen. Scroll the screen to display the following items.
  • Page 56 + button Adds the access point. If the access point you wish to connect cannot be found on the list, set the following with manual input. Selecting + button will display the setting menu of the network to add. [Network SSID]: Enter the SSID.
  • Page 57 ■ [Ethernet] [DEVICE] [Home] [DHCP] [ON]: Acquires the IP address automatically if Sets the home screen. Use a USB mouse for setting. a DHCP server is present on the network [Launcher]: Android standard home screen where the display is connected. (see page 63) [OFF]: Sets the IP address manually if a DHCP...
  • Page 58 [CREDENTIAL STORAGE] Note [Storage type]: ● When attaching or removing a microSD card or a USB memory, an SD card shaped icon or warning Software only messages will be displayed at the upper left of the [Trusted credentials]: screen. As a general term, they are called “SD card” Displays the reliable CA certificate.
  • Page 59 ■ [SYSTEM] Note ● Connecting a USB keyboard will display the setting [Date & time] items of physical keyboard. Select the connected keyboard here to display the [Choose keyboard Sets the date and time. layout] screen. This can be set by selecting [SETUP] - [Date & time Select [Set up keyboard layouts], set language in settings] as well.

  • Page 60: [Createshortcut] Application

    [AppStart] application [Magnification gestures]: (This function cannot be used.) This unit unique application. This application has been [Large text]: registered to [TOOLS]. Enlarges the character size displayed on the screen Specifies the URL (browser) or application to launch when a check mark is added to the check box. first when the OpenPort PLATFORM system starts up [Speak passwords]: automatically.

  • Page 61: [App Server Setting] Application

    [App Server Setting] application [Updater] application This unit unique application. This application has been This unit unique application. This application has been registered to [TOOLS]. registered to [TOOLS]. Use this when updating the firmware of the OpenPort Makes the setting to link with the application server. PLATFORM system of this unit.

  • Page 62: [Version] Application

    [Version] application This unit unique application. Register to [FAVORITE] for using. (see page 50) Displays the following versions of the OpenPort PLATFORM system firmware. uboot version, kernel version and system version Further details of the kernel version can be confirmed by selecting [TOOLS] - [Settings] - [About tablet].

  • Page 63: Android Standard Home Screen Of Openport Platform

    Android Standard Home Screen of OpenPort PLATFORM When the Android standard home screen is selected for the OpenPort PLATFORM home screen, the tutorial screen is displayed at first. Click the [OK] button on the tutorial screen using a USB mouse (commercially available) (see page 43) to exit the tutorial screen.

  • Page 64: Aspect Controls

    ASPECT Controls Aspect mode Description Press <ASPECT> or <ENTER (Unit)> repeatedly to move through the aspect options: Pictures are displayed in the 4:3 Unit area. Pictures with a 4:3 aspect ratio are displayed as is. PC signals are enlarged or reduced to be displayed in the 4:3 area.

  • Page 65: 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 66: On-Screen Menu Displays

    On-Screen Menu Set. Displays Display the menu screen. Remote Control Press to select. Press to select. Press. ENTER Unit Exit from the menu. INPUT Press for several times. MENU Each time the button is pressed, the menu screen will switch. Normal Viewing → [Picture] → [Setup] → [Position] Press.
  • Page 67 Menu display list [Setup] menu ● Menu that cannot be adjusted is greyed out. (see page 78 - 87) Adjustable menu changes depending on signal, input Setup and menu setting. Signal Screensaver [Position] menu Input label (see page 68 - 69) Power management settings OpenPort PLATFORM standby Position...

  • Page 68: 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 69 [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 70: Sound Adjustment

    Sound Adjustment [Surround] [Off]: Normal sound [On]: Press <SOUND> to display the Surround sound [Sound] menu. Note Sound ● [Bass], [Treble] and [Surround] settings are Default Default memorised separately for [Normal], [Dynamic] and Output select SPEAKERS [Clear] in [Sound mode]. Balance Sound mode Normal...

  • Page 71: 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 Picture images in bright environments such Default...
  • Page 72 [Sharpness] Adjusts picture sharpness. 3 Select [Yes] with and press Less ↔ More <ENTER>. [Enhance level] Switches the effect range for Adjust colour temperature sharpness. [High]: Large effect Overwrite colour temperature “USER1”? [Low]: Small effect [Gamma] Adjusts gamma. [2.0], [2.2], [2.4], [2.6], [DICOM]: 4 Set each item on detail settings Small tilt - Large tilt screen.

  • Page 73: Picture Profiles

    Picture Profiles 1 Set [6-segment colour management] to [On], and then press <ENTER>. Up to 6 combinations of picture adjustment values (in Gamma the [Picture] menu) can be stored in the display memory Colour temperature 6500K as profiles and applied as needed, for a convenient way 6-segment colour management to enjoy your preferred picture settings.

  • Page 74: Saving Profiles

    Overview of Picture Profiles Saving profiles Follow these steps to save picture adjustment values as Original picture profiles. Adjust picture. (see page 71 - 73) Specify the picture quality in the [Picture] menu. (see page 71 - 73) In the [Picture] menu, select [Memory save] with and press <ENTER>.

  • Page 75: Loading Profiles

    When you finished entering the profile When profile is being loaded, profile name is name, select [Ok] with displayed. press <ENTER>. MY MEMORY1 █ 16:9 Memory name: MEMORY 2 Note ● Loaded profiles are stored in memory according – to the selected input terminal. Delete All delete a/A/@...

  • Page 76: Entering Profile Names

    Select [Memory name change] with Entering profile names and press <ENTER>. To enter a profile name, select characters in the on- Memory edit screen keyboard. Memory delete Memory name change MEMORY1 █ Select the profile to rename with and press <ENTER>. Memory name change 1.
  • Page 77 When you finished entering the profile name, select [Ok] with press <ENTER>. MY PICTURE █ – Delete All delete a/A/@ Cancel ● To cancel saving the profile, select [Cancel]. English...

  • Page 78: Setup Menu

    Setup menu When PC is selected Signal Component/RGB-in select Press <SETUP> to display the [Setup] Sync Auto menu. Cinema reality Noise reduction Auto Setup MPEG noise reduction XGA mode Auto Signal Input level Screensaver Dynamic backlight control Input label H-freq. 33.72 Power management settings V-freq.

  • Page 79: Noise Reduction

    ■ [Noise reduction] [Component] YP signals Reduces picture noise. [RGB] RGB signals [Off]: Note Disables Noise Reduction. ● Set for each input terminal (COMPONENT/RGB IN, PC IN). [Min], [Mid], [Max]: ■ Sets strength of Noise Reduction. [YUV/RGB-in select] [Auto]: This menu is displayed at HDMI 1, HDMI 2 and DVI-D Noise reduction will be automatically selected from IN inputs.

  • Page 80: Screensaver (For Preventing Image Retention)

    ■ [Input level] Screensaver (For preventing image retention) This menu is displayed at PC IN, COMPONENT/RGB IN and VIDEO IN inputs. Do not display a still picture, especially in 4:3 mode, for Adjustment of parts which are extremely bright and any length of time.

  • Page 81: Input Label

    Input label Screensaver 2016/01/01 FRIDAY 10:00 This function can change the label of the Input signal to Start be displayed. Mode Interval [Input label] - submenu screen Periodic time 0:00 Operating time 0:00 Input label HDMI1 HDMI1 Periodic time HDMI2 HDMI2 DVI-D DVI-D...
  • Page 82 [HDMI2 power management]: [On] green. [DVI-D power management]: [On] Note [PC power management]: [On] ● For TH-55AF1U, TH-49AF1U and TH-42AF1U, [Power save]: [On] when the power is turned off, the OpenPort PLATFORM system is shutdown once, and then ■ [Power management mode]: [Custom] restarted.

  • Page 83: Openport Platform Standby

    Press any key to abort. No activity power off 3 min For TH-55AF1U, TH-49AF1U and TH-42AF1U [Off] (Factory default): When the power is turned off due to this function, a When the power is turned off with remote control, etc.

  • Page 84: Multi Display Settings

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

  • Page 85: Set Up Timer

    Set up timer USB media player settings Sets the program to turn the power on/off or switch video Set for USB media player function. inputs at the specified time. Up to 20 programmes can [USB media player settings] - submenu screen be set.
  • Page 86 Select the numeric button with Shipping condition and set the function to assign with The following functions are assigned to the numeric buttons as factory default. [Memory ■ [Input] [Shortcut] Functions assignable to the numeric load] buttons 1 HDMI1 MEMORY 1 [Signal] [Input] (Direct input select) 2 HDMI2...

  • Page 87: Display Orientation

    Press <FUNCTION> to switch function Note group. ● In the portrait setting, the power indicator shall come to the downside. Example: Memory load ● The display may be greyed out and setting cannot Memory load be made in some conditions, such as when the MEMORY 1 OpenPort PLATFORM system is starting up.

  • Page 88: Options Adjustments

    Options Adjustments Select the item to set with For [Input search], [Failover/Failback], [Audio input select] and [Information timing], the submenu screen will be displayed when you press <ENTER>. This unit offers special functions conveniently used (see page 89, 92, 95) according to the installation location and application.
  • Page 89 Note Failover/Failback ● The inputs set to [(Skip)] in [Input label] (see page Input change mode 81) are skipped when searching. ● When Y/G/VIDEO terminal is used as VIDEO input, set [COMPONENT]* to [(Skip)]. [Quick]: : [COMPONENT] may be displayed as [RGB] Promptly switches to the backup input if an depending on the settings of [Component/RGB-in select].
  • Page 90 [Secondary backup input] Setting conditions Sets the second priority backup input. The following table describes restrictions (available (None) / [OpenPort PLATFORM] / [HDMI1] / combinations) on each setting item. [HDMI2] / [DVI-D] Backup The input that is of the same type as the one in use OpenPort for viewing will be greyed out.
  • Page 91 ■ [Input change mode]: [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. Note [Inactive]: ● Indicates that the conditions are not met, and When an analogue (PC, COMPONENT or VIDEO) inactivates the Backup Input function.

  • Page 92: Onscreen Display

    When the setting for the audio input has been ● When the backup input, enabled by the operation of changed from the factory settings, the audio input is the Backup Input function, is being used for viewing. displayed as below. HDMI1 16:9 HDMI1...

  • Page 93: Button Lock

    Maximum VOL level [Off]: Press <+ (Unit)> for 4 times. Adjusts the maximum volume. Press <INPUT (Unit)> for 4 times. [Off]: Press <- (Unit)> for 4 times. The sound volume level can be set up to 100 Press <ENTER (Unit)>. (maximum).

  • Page 94: Initial Startup

    Enables the external control by the ID. 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.

  • Page 95: Information Timing

    Information timing Power on screen delay Set up the informing manner for no signal or You can set the power-on delay time of the displays to temperature rising. reduce the power load, when you press <Main Power On / Off button> to turn on the multiple displays that are During RS-232C controls: set together.
  • Page 96 [Off]: <Main Power On / Off button> operation is enabled. Note ● This function is only for TH-55AF1U, TH-49AF1U and TH-42AF1U. Initialization When both main unit buttons and remote control buttons are disabled due to the [Button lock], [Controller user level] and [Controller ID function] settings, set all the values [Off] so that all the buttons are enabled again.

  • Page 97: Using Network Function

    Using Network Example of network connection Function Note ● To use the network function, set each item in [WIRELESS & NETWORKS] in OpenPort PLATFORM. (see page 55) This unit has a network function and you can control the ● To control the display connected to the network using Display connected to the network using your computer.

  • Page 98: Command Control

    Default user name and password are as follows: Command control User name: admin1 Network function of the unit can control the unit in the Password: panasonic same way as serial control from a network. Supported commands Command transmission method Commands used in the serial control are supported.
  • Page 99 2. When [Control Protocol] is set to Response data [Protocol2]. Last Data part Space Mode terminal Communicates with the same protocol as that of a symbol Panasonic projector [PDPCONTROL] ■ When the command control administrator (CR) (ASCII privileges password has been set (Protect character 0x20 0x30...
  • Page 100 Default user name and password are as follows: (CR) User name: admin1 0x0d “ERR4” : Timeout or reception invalid period Password: panasonic zzzzzzzz : “ERR5” : Wrong data length 8-byte random number obtained in step 2 “ERRA” : Mismatching of...

  • Page 101: Pjlink Protocol

    Command transmission method Command Control Transmit in the following command format POWR Power control Transmitted data 0: Standby Last 1: Power On Header Data part terminal POWR? Power status query symbol 0: Standby Control 1: Power On command ‘0’ ‘0’ (CR) INPT Input switch...

  • Page 102: Early Warning Software

    PLATFORM. This unit supports “Multi Monitoring & Control Software” INF1? Manufacturer name query which monitors and controls devices (projectors or flat- Returns “Panasonic”. panel displays) connected to an intranet. INF2? Model name query For details, see the following website. Returns “55AF1U”.

  • Page 103: Usb Media Player

    USB Media Player Preparation ■ Supported device ● Function description Commercially available USB memory devices are supported. (Those with security functions are not supported.) The USB media player displays still pictures and motion pictures saved in a USB memory by inserting ●...

  • Page 104: Playing Back The Files

    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 105 Play contents Setting example For the above setting example, the following contents USB memory contents will be played on repeat (loop). filelist.dat 1. 001_Introduction.jpg (*1) scenario.dat 2. 002_Contents_Video1.wmv (*2) Introduction.jpg 3. 003_Contents_Video2.wmv (*2) Contents_Video1.wmv 4. 004_Contents_Video3.wmv (*2) Contents_Video2.wmv 1: Played for the duration set in [Slide show Contents_Video3.wmv duration].

  • Page 106: Starting / Ending Media Player

    Starting / ending Media Player Note ● Shows leading error codes. Start Details of the detected errors are as follows. 1. Insert the USB memory device for Media Player into the USB terminal at the bottom of the display Error Detail of the error unit.

  • Page 107: 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 on the bottom of the display can be copied to multiple displays using a USB memory.

  • Page 108: 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 109: Id Remote Control Function

    ID Remote Control Setting the remote control’s ID number Function Set [Controller ID function] to [On]. (see page 94) ● 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 110: 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/ 15.7 59.9 720 × 480i PAL-M/PAL60 15.6 50.0 PAL/PAL-N/SECAM 720 ×...
  • Page 111 Scanning frequency Dot clock Corresponding signal Resolution (Dot) frequency Format* Horizontal (kHz) Vertical (Hz) (MHz) 39.6 49.9 R/Y/D/H 1 280 × 768 65.3 47.7 60.0 R/Y/D/H 1 280 × 768* 1 280 × 768 80.1 47.8 59.9 R/Y/D/H 1 280 × 768 79.5 41.3 50.0...

  • Page 112: Openport Platform Shutdown

    OpenPort Note ● Remote control operation and external control PLATFORM command are not valid while OpenPort PLATFORM system. Shutdown ● When the power is turned on after OpenPort PLATFORM system is shutdown and in standby condition (Power Indicator: Red), only <Standby (ON/ OFF) button>...

  • Page 113: 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 Select [OSD language] with , and following menus to the factory settings: then press and hold <ENTER (Unit)> [Picture], [Sound], [Setup], [Position], [Options] for more than 5 seconds.

  • Page 114: 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 115 Symptoms Check Check whether the batteries have discharged completely and, if they have not, whether they were inserted properly. Check whether the remote control sensor is exposed to an outdoor light or a strong fluorescent light. Check whether any obstacle is present between the remote control sensor and the remote control.
  • Page 116 Symptoms Check Check that the connection has been made properly. (see page 97) Check that [WIRELESS & NETWORKS] in OpenPort Applications cannot be downloaded with OpenPort PLATFORM is set properly. (see page 55) PLATFORM. You can check the network-related setting information or [Check Communication] in [STATUS] of OpenPort PLATFORM.

  • Page 117: Specifications

    Approx. 15.6 / 34.4 lbs net Stand-by condition ● When [OpenPort PLATFORM standby] is set to Power source [Off] (Factory default (TH-55AF1U, TH-49AF1U, TH-55AF1U, TH-49AF1U, TH-42AF1U: TH-42AF1U)) 110 - 127V ~ (110 - 127V alternating current), 0.5 W 50/60Hz Stand-by condition TH-55AF1W, TH-49AF1W, TH-42AF1W: ●...

  • Page 118: Connection Terminals

    OpenPort PLATFORM system DVI-D OUT DVI-D 24 Pin: Compliance with DVI Revision 1.0 Android 4.4.3 Content Protection: Compatible with HDCP 1.1 Cortex-A9, 1.0 GHz (quad) COMPONENT/RGB IN Memory BNC terminal 1.0 Vp-p (75 Ω) (with sync signal) RAM 1 GB / ROM 8 GB BNC terminal 0.7 Vp-p (75 Ω) (without sync Supported codec signal)
  • Page 119 Control terminals SERIAL IN External Control Terminal D-sub 9 Pin: RS-232C compatible SERIAL OUT External Control Terminal D-sub 9 Pin: RS-232C compatible IR IN Stereo mini jack (M3) IR OUT Stereo mini jack (M3) Sound Built-in speakers 80 mm × 30 mm × 2 pieces Audio Output 20 W [10 W + 10 W] (10 % THD) Remote Control Transmitter...

  • Page 120: Software License

    [Settings] application of this product. 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 121 5770 Ambler Drive Mississauga, Ontario L4W 2T3 For TH-55AF1W, TH-49AF1W and TH-42AF1W Panasonic Testing Centre Panasonic Service Europe, a division of Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH Winsbergring 11, 22525 Hamburg, F.R. Germany English Web Site: http://panasonic.com TP0216TS0 -PB © Panasonic Corporation 2016...

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