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Panasonic TH-55VF2HW Operating Instructions Manual

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TP1219TS0 -PB
Operating Instructions
FULL HD LCD Display For business use
TH-55VF2HW
Model No.
TH-55VF2W
Functional Manual
55-inch model
55-inch model
DPQP1282ZA/X1

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  • Page 1 Operating Instructions Functional Manual FULL HD LCD Display For business use TH-55VF2HW 55-inch model Model No. TH-55VF2W 55-inch model Please read these instructions before operating your set English and retain them for future reference. TP1219TS0 -PB DPQP1282ZA/X1...

  • 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 Sound mute On / Off ········································· 36 Multi Monitoring & Control Software ····················· 88 OFF TIMER ···················································· 36 Video Wall Manager ········································· 88 ASPECT Controls ........... 37 Connecting with LAN ........89 Computer operation ·········································· 89 Digital ZOOM ........... 38 Using Web Browser Control ......

  • Page 4: Important Safety Instructions

    Important Safety WARNING: RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN Instructions WARNING 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

    However, it will disappear when by Panasonic Corp. of North America could void the a general moving picture is displayed for a while. user’s authority to operate this device.

  • Page 6: Important Safety Notice

    Important Safety IMPORTANT INFORMATION: Stability Hazard Never place a display in an unstable location. A Notice display may fall, causing serious personal injury or death. Many injuries, particularly to children, can be avoided by taking simple precautions such as: Using cabinets or stands recommended by the •...
  • Page 7 If you lose the fuse cover the plug must not be used until a replacement cover is obtained. A replacement fuse cover can be purchased from your local Panasonic dealer. Do not cut off the mains plug. Do not use any other type of mains lead except the one supplied with this display.

  • Page 8: Safety Precautions

    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 9 Have the Display checked, adjusted, or repaired at • Do not stick any foreign objects into the Display. your local Panasonic dealer. Do not insert any metal or flammable objects into the • Keep the supplied AAA/R03/UM4 batteries out of ventilations holes or drop them onto the Display, as reach of children.
  • Page 10 Do not step on, or hang from the display. CAUTION 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. Do not reverse the polarity (+ and -) of the battery ■...

  • Page 11: Precautions For Use

    For details of how to install, visit the following web Install this unit at a location which can support the site. weight of the unit. (https://bizpartner.panasonic.net/public/ppr/file_ Dropping or falling of the unit may cause injury. • view/187616) Use the installation mount that conforms to VESA •...
  • Page 12 When disposing the product, ask your local Change your password periodically. • authority or dealer about the correct methods of Panasonic Corporation or its affiliate companies will • disposal. never ask for your password directly. Do not divulge your password in case you receive such inquiries.

  • Page 13: Accessories

    Accessories Power supply cord (Approx. 2 m) ● 1JP155AF1U Accessories Supply Check that you have the accessories and items shown Remote Control Transmitter × 1 ● 1JP155AF1W ● N2QAYA000093 ● 2JP155AF1W LAN cable (CAT5e) × 1 (Approx. 2 m) ● TZZ00001774A ●...

  • Page 14: Remote Control Batteries

    VESA Mounting Remote Control Batteries 1. Pull and hold the hook, then open the battery cover. To mount this Display using a VESA mounting bracket (commercially available): Protective Sheet Table 2. Insert batteries - note correct polarity (+ and -). AAA/R03/UM4 type 3.

  • Page 15: Cautions When Installing Multi Displays

    A: Gap between displays (left, right, top and bottom respectively), 0.5 mm Do not allow the corners of displays to hit each other. Back side Plate For details of how to install, visit the following web site. (https://bizpartner.panasonic.net/public/ppr/file_ view/187616) English...

  • Page 16: Cautions When Moving

    Cautions when LCD panel moving protection The display has handles for carrying. Hold them when Protection materials for the LCD panel have been moving. attached on this unit. Remove four pieces on the sides (left, right, top and Handle bottom) before installation and remove the other four pieces on the front surface (left, right, top and bottom) after installation.

  • Page 17: Kensington Security

    Kensington security The security slot of this unit is compatible with the Kensington security cables. English...

  • 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 below. Back of the unit If you need more clampers, purchase them from your dealer.

  • Page 19: Video Equipment Connection

    Video equipment connection USB: USB Memory Terminal PC IN: PC Input Terminal Connect USB memory to use Connect to video terminal of PC, [USB media player] function or video equipment with “YP to read files. Also, this can be ” or “RGB” output. used to supply power of up to (see page 23) 5V/500mA to an external device...

  • Page 20: Before Connecting

    Before connecting HDMI terminal connection ● Before connecting cables, carefully read the operating Note instructions for the external device to be connected. ● Video equipment and HDMI cable shown are not ● Turn off the power of all devices before connecting supplied with this unit.

  • Page 21: Displayport Terminal Connection

    DisplayPort terminal connection Pin assignments and signal names for HDMI Terminal Note ● Additional computer and cables shown are not supplied with this set. ● Only Dual Mode (DP++) is compatible with DisplayPort terminal. ● For audio, it is also possible to use AUDIO IN 1 / AUDIO IN 2 terminal input.

  • Page 22: Dvi-D In 1 / Dvi-D In 2 Terminal Connection

    DVI-D IN 1 / DVI-D IN 2 terminal Pin assignments and signal names for DisplayPort connection Note ● Video equipment, DVI-D cable and audio cable shown are not supplied with this unit. ● DVI-D IN terminal is for Single Link only. ●...

  • Page 23: Pc In Terminal Connection

    PC IN terminal connection Pin assignments and signal names for DVI-D Input (Female) Stereo mini plug (M3) Pin No. Signal Name Connect a cable (Male) which matches T.M.D.S. data 2- the audio output T.M.D.S. data 2+ terminal on the T.M.D.S. data 2 shield computer.

  • Page 24: Digital Link In / Out Terminal Connection

    Component video signal is supported with this connection terminal (Mini D-sub 15P). Twisted pair cable transmitters such as the Panasonic Change the [Component/RGB-in select] setting in Digital Interface Box (ET-YFB100G) or the DIGITAL the [Signal] menu to [Component] (when Component...

  • Page 25: Serial Terminal Connection

    Daisy chain connection Note It is possible to daisy chain multiple displays when ● The cable for daisy chain connection is supplied with displaying the picture on multi screen, etc. this unit. To connect the displays, use the supplied cable. ●...
  • 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 GND (Ground) Non use Shorted in this set NC (not connected) These signal names are those of computer specifications.
  • Page 27 For group ID, insert AAA (for A) to GGG (for G) for <XXX>. Volume 000 - 100 ● Consult your local Panasonic dealer for detail Audio MUTE OFF instructions on command usage. Audio MUTE ON For more details, visit the following web site.

  • Page 28: Ir In/Ir Out Terminal Connection

    AUDIO OUT terminal connection IR IN/IR OUT terminal connection Connect the IR cable from the IR OUT terminal of the Note first display to the IR IN terminal of the second display. ● Audio equipment and the cable shown are not The infrared signal of the first display is sent to the supplied with this set.

  • Page 29: Usb Terminal Connection

    Depending on the USB memory device, the access • USB terminal connection indicator may remain blinking even when it is not being accessed, or the device is not equipped Connect the USB memory to use [USB media player]. with an access indicator function, etc. In this case, (see page 98) remove the USB memory device after confirming the following...

  • Page 30: Speaker Terminal Connection

    Speaker terminal connection Please use 8 Ω/10 W speaker. While pressing the lever, insert the core wire. Black Return the lever. English...

  • Page 31: Identifying Controls

    Identifying Controls Main Unit INPUT MENU ENTER 1 External Input Terminal ● Connects to video equipment, PC, etc. (see page 19) 2 <Power button (Unit)> ( ● Turns the power ON (Picture is displayed.) / OFF (standby) when the <Main power switch> ( / ) is ON ( ).

  • Page 32: Remote Control Transmitter

    11 Numeric buttons (0 - 9) Remote Control Transmitter ● Used to input ID number when using several Displays. (see page 111) ● Used as shortcut buttons by assigning frequently used operations. (see page 72) 12 FUNCTION GROUP (see page 72) 13 ID MODE (see page 111) 14 Signal emission...

  • Page 33: 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 34 ■ ■ 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 35: Selecting The Input Signal

    RECALL Selecting the input signal It is possible to check the setting status of input label, Select the signals input to the unit. picture mode, etc. Press <INPUT> or <INPUT (Unit)>. Press <RECALL>. Unit Current setting status will be displayed. INPUT MENU ENTER...

  • Page 36: 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 pressed.

  • Page 37: Aspect Controls

    ASPECT Controls Aspect mode Description Press <ASPECT> or <ENTER (Unit)> repeatedly to Pictures are displayed in the 4:3 move through the aspect options: area. Pictures with a 4:3 aspect ratio [4:3] → [Zoom1] → [Zoom2] → [16:9] are displayed as is. PC signals are enlarged or reduced to be displayed in the 4:3 area.

  • Page 38: 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 39: On-Screen Menu Displays

    On-Screen Menu Set. Displays Display the menu screen. Remote Control INPUT MENU ENTER Press to select. Press to select. Exit from the menu. Unit Press. INPUT MENU ENTER Press for several times. Press <RETURN> to return to the previous screen. Each time the button is pressed, the menu screen will switch.
  • Page 40 Menu display list [Setup] menu ● Menu that cannot be adjusted is greyed out. (see page 50 - 74) Adjustable menu changes depending on signal, input Setup and menu setting. Signal Control settings [Position] menu Multi display settings (see page 41 - 42) Input search Failover/Failback Position...

  • Page 41: 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 Default Default...
  • Page 42 [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 PC IN input) phase]...

  • Page 43: Sound Adjustment

    Sound Adjustment [Bass] Adjusts low pitch sounds. [Treble] Adjusts high pitch sounds. [Surround] [Off]: Press <SOUND> to display the Normal sound [Sound] menu. [On]: Surround sound Sound Default Default Note Output select Speaker out ● [Bass], [Treble] and [Surround] settings are Balance memorised separately for [Normal], [Dynamic] and Sound mode...

  • Page 44: 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 45 [Brightness] Adjusts for easier viewing of dark 1 Press <ENTER> while setting pictures. [Colour temperature]. Darker ↔ Brighter Enhance level High [Colour] Adjusts colour saturation. Gamma Less ↔ More Colour temperature 6500K [Hue] Adjusts hue of skin colour. Example: Reddish ↔ Greenish When [Colour temperature] is [6500K], it is possible to reflect ●...
  • Page 46 [G bias] Adjusts the white balance for dark green areas. -127 to 128 [B bias] Adjusts the white balance for dark blue areas. -127 to 128 The settings are saved for the user. When you return to [Picture] menu, the user you have set is selected for [Colour temperature].

  • Page 47: Picture Profiles

    Picture Profiles Overview of Picture Profiles Original picture Adjust picture. Up to 8 combinations of picture adjustment values (in (see page 44 - 46) 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 48: 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 44 - 46) In the [Picture] menu, select [Memory save] with and press <ENTER>.

  • Page 49: Editing Profiles

    Select [Memory name change] with When profile is being loaded, profile name is displayed. and press <ENTER>. Memory edit Memory delete 16:9 Memory name change Memory name: MEMORY2 Select the profile to rename with and press <ENTER>. Memory name change Note 1.

  • Page 50: Setup Menu

    Setup menu Signal Examples of [Signal] submenu screen When HDMI / DVI / DisplayPort / DIGITAL LINK is Press <SETUP> to display the [Setup] selected menu. Signal Setup YUV/RGB-in select Cinema reality Signal Noise reduction Auto Control settings MPEG noise reduction Multi display settings Signal range Auto...
  • Page 51 ■ ■ [Sync] [MPEG noise reduction] This menu is displayed at PC IN input. Reduces block noise and mosquito noise on MPEG videos. Setting RGB/PC sync signal [Off]: [Auto]: Disables Noise Reduction. The H and V sync or synchronized signal is automatically selected.
  • Page 52 ■ [Multi dynamic backlight settings] Note This menu is displayed at HDMI, DisplayPort, DIGITAL ● When performing [Select display], turn on all the LINK, DVI-D IN 1 and DVI-D IN 2 inputs. units constituting multiple screens. Adjusts the backlight using LAN while interlocking all ●...

  • Page 53: Control Settings

    ■ Control settings Input signal display Displays the frequency and the type of the current input Sets each item of the function which enables to control signal. multiple displays at the same time, or individually. H-freq. 33.72 [Control settings] - submenu screen V-freq.
  • Page 54 ■ ■ [IR out] [Serial response (Normal)] Sets the terminal used for the IR signal output. Sets whether to send the response command to normal [IR OUT]: IR output terminal commands without ID. [DIGITAL LINK]: DIGITAL LINK OUT terminal [Off]: ■...
  • Page 55 ■ [Controller ID / Terminal] [Multi control auto setting(DIGITAL LINK)] Displays ON/OFF of the function to control with ID, When connected with the DIGITAL LINK daisy chain, and displays the terminal to use when controlling with display IDs are automatically assigned to all the the remote control.

  • Page 56: Multi Display Settings

    Multi display settings [Changing Serial/IR terminal] Sets whether to change the control terminal setting 1 to 10 displays can be aligned in horizontal direction or maintain the current setting when performing auto and vertical direction respectively, and those displays setup. are regarded as one group.
  • Page 57 ■ ■ [Vertical scale] [Location] Set the vertical scale in the multi display. Assign the multi display position. 1 to 10 (1 to 2 for USB input) Example: Example: [Horizontal scale] [10], [Vertical scale] [10] [Horizontal scale] [5] and [Vertical scale] [5] is set in the ..

  • Page 58: Input Search

    Note ■ [Reverse scan] ● If the DIGITAL LINK terminal receives output from Reverses the image scan direction to display motion another unit, [Input detection] may not operate pictures more naturally in one screen composed of normally. multiple screens. [Off]: Searching...

  • Page 59: Failover/Failback

    If no signal is detected for the displayed input, • [Normal]: the setting switches to the set input to which a Promptly switches to the backup input or puts signal is input. Also, if no signal is present for back to the original input if an interruption of video the displayed input when the power is turned occurs.
  • Page 60 Setting conditions [Changing mode] Select speed of input switching. The following table describes restrictions (available combinations) on each setting item. [High speed]: Main If switching between the same signal formats, it is possible to switch within 1 second. HDMI If switching between the different signal formats, DIGITAL LINK picture noise may be caused.
  • Page 61 ■ [Input change mode]: [Normal] Setting conditions Switches to the backup input if an interruption of The following table describes restrictions (available video occurs. combinations) on each setting item. Note ● Upon switching to the backup input, the video and Main audio adjustment values for the backup input will be HDMI...

  • Page 62: Colour Matching Function

    Colour matching function Corrects unevenness of colours among multiple 2048 screens. R (red), G (green), B (blue) and intermediate colours (cyan, magenta and yellow) are corrected individually on each display. Note ● When displaying still picture with USB input (USB media player), it does not have an effect on the picture.

  • Page 63: Screensaver (For Preventing Image Retention)

    Note Screensaver ● While the menu is deleted, this setting will finish in (For preventing image retention) 60 minutes after no operation, regardless of the [Menu display duration] (see page 74) setting. Alleviates the occurrence of afterimage when displaying still images or images with 4:3 aspect ratio for a long Remote control operation while the menu is deleted time.

  • Page 64: Input Label

    Input label Screensaver 2019/01/01 TUESDAY 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 Periodic time HDMI HDMI DisplayPort DisplayPort DIGITAL LINK DIGITAL LINK...
  • Page 65 To control with the remote control: [DIGITAL LINK power management] Switches [Power management mode] by pressing When this function is set to [On], it operates under <ECO>. the following conditions to turn the power on or off automatically. When no pictures (sync signal) are detected for 60 seconds or so at DIGITAL LINK input: Power management mode Power is turned off (standby);...

  • Page 66: Wobbling

    No activity power off [Extended standby mode] Sets the operation in standby mode by the “Power When this function is set to [Enable], the power is turned management” function for the input terminal for which off (standby) automatically when there is no operation of the “Power management”...

  • Page 67: Osd Language

    OSD language Date and time Set date and time. ([- -] shows no programme is set.) Select your preferred language. [Date and time] - submenu screen Selectable languages English(UK) Date and time Deutsch 2019/01/01 TUESDAY 10:00 Français Year 2019 Italiano Month Español ENGLISH(US)

  • Page 68: Network Settings

    ■ [LAN setup] Network settings Detailed network settings for the LAN established via the Set when networking with a computer. LAN terminal of the Display can be configured. [Network settings] submenu will be displayed. Select [LAN setup] with and press <ENTER>. Network settings LAN setup Network control...
  • Page 69 ■ [DIGITAL LINK mode] Select [Save] and press <ENTER>. Save the current network Setup. Switches communication method of DIGITAL LINK terminal. Note [Auto]: ● To use a DHCP server, make sure the DHCP server is started. Communication method is selected automatically. ●...
  • Page 70 ● This function can only be selected when the HDMI status No HDMI Panasonic device that supports DIGITAL LINK output Signal quality (ET-YFB100G, ET-YFB200G) is connected to a -XX dB DIGITAL LINK / LAN terminal and its power is on.

  • Page 71: Usb Media Player Settings

    ■ ■ [Resume play] [USB memory network settings] Sets whether to permit the network setting using the Set to enable or disable resume play. USB memory device. (see page 110) ■ [Permit]: [Scenario file check] Permits USB memory network settings. Execute the USB memory contents check.
  • Page 72 ■ ■ Function button guide Functions assignable to the numeric buttons Sets the function display when numeric buttons are pressed. Set this for each function group. [Input] (Direct input select) Input can be selected with single-touch operation. [On]: [HDMI] / [DisplayPort] / [DIGITAL LINK] / Displays the function list for the numeric buttons.

  • Page 73: Startup Image Settings

    Applicable extension: jpg, jpe, jpeg or bmp • [Default image]: The file name is not “.jpg”, “.jpe”, “.jpeg”, or • Panasonic logo (blue background) “.bmp” which start with dot (.). [User image]: ● Depending on the OS setting, folders or files in the...

  • Page 74: Display Orientation

    OSD position [Clear user image] Clears the image registered in [Read user image]. Sets the display position of the on-screen menu. [Startup image settings] - submenu screen Each time is pressed, the display position of the on-screen menu changes. Startup image settings Display example: Display setting Image select...

  • Page 75: Options Adjustments

    ■ Options Adjustments Unit Press <MENU (Unit)> for several times and display the [Setup] menu. This unit offers special functions conveniently used Select [OSD language] with according to the installation location and application. and then press and hold <ENTER ■ (Unit)>...
  • Page 76 Long life settings Shipping Restores the data of this unit to the factory default state. Long life settings For more detail of the settings, see “Shipping condition”. Long life mode (see page 115) Auto brightness adjustment Audio input select [Long life mode] Set up the sound when a video input is selected.
  • Page 77 Initial input Input lock Adjusts the input signal when the unit is turned on. Locks the input switch operation. [Off] / [HDMI] / [DisplayPort] / [DIGITAL LINK] / [Off] / [HDMI] / [DisplayPort] / [DIGITAL LINK] / [DVI-D1] / [DVI-D2] / [PC] / [USB] [DVI-D1] / [DVI-D2] / [PC] / [USB] Note Note...
  • Page 78 Controller user level Initial startup Limits operation of the buttons on the remote control. Sets the power mode of the unit for when the power recovers from failure or after plugging off and in again. [Off]: [Last memory]: You can use all of the buttons on the remote control. Power returns in as the same state as before the [User1]: power interruption.
  • Page 79 Select the LAN control protocol. error. [Protocol 1]: [No signal error timing] Control with the Panasonic Display sequence. Set up the detecting time for no signal error. [Protocol 2]: (Range: 01 - 90, Interval: 1 minute) Control with the sequence that is compatible with ●...
  • Page 80 [Temperature warning] When set to [On], the display sends out the warning message. Initialization When both main unit buttons and remote control buttons are disabled due to the [Button lock], [Controller user level] and [Controller ID function] (see page 54) settings, set all the values [Off] so that all the buttons are enabled again.

  • Page 81: 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 68) Display connected to the network using your computer.
  • Page 82 DIGITAL LINK Terminal connection Precautions for use while connecting with a twisted pair cable transmitter A twisted pair cable transmitter, such as the Panasonic About installation / connection device that supports DIGITAL LINK output (ET- YFB100G, ET-YFB200G) uses twisted pair cables to ●...

  • Page 83: Command Control

    Other 1. When [LAN control protocol] is set ● This device is compatible with Panasonic devices that to [Protocol 1]. support DIGITAL LINK output (ET-YFB100G, ET- YFB200G). For the twisted pair cable transmitter of Communicates using the display-specific protocol. other manufacturers, see the web site.
  • Page 84 ■ When the WEB control administrator Command transmission method privileges password has not been set (Non- Transmit in the following command format protect mode) Transmitted data Connection method Last Control Control Header Data part terminal Obtain the display’s IP address and the port number symbol symbol symbol...
  • Page 85 2. When [LAN control protocol] is set to [Protocol 2]. Last Error message terminal Communicates with the same protocol as that of a symbol Panasonic projector “ERR1” : Undefined control ■ When the WEB control administrator command privileges password has been set (Protect “ERR2”...
  • Page 86 ■ When the WEB control administrator Command transmission method privileges password has not been set (Non- Transmit in the following command format protect mode) Transmitted data Connection method Last Obtain the display’s IP address and the port number Header Data part terminal (Default is 1024), and request connection to the symbol...

  • Page 87: Pjlink Protocol

    11: PC IN input (PC) the received data. 31: HDMI input (HDMI) ● Consult your local Panasonic dealer for detail 32: DisplayPort input (DisplayPort) instructions on command usage. 33: DIGITAL LINK input For more details, visit the following web site.

  • Page 88: Multi Monitoring & Control Software

    41: USB input (USB) NAME? Display name query The name selected in [Network settings] - [Display name] is returned. INF1? Manufacturer name query Returns “Panasonic”. INF2? Model name query Returns “55VF2HW”. (Example: 55-inch VF2HW model) INFO? Other information query Returns version number.

  • Page 89: Connecting With Lan

    Connecting with Using Web Browser Control You can use a Web browser to control the unit and set Note up a network and password. ● To use the network function, set each item in [Network settings] and be sure to set [Network control] to [On].

  • Page 90: Access From Web Browser

    ● Depending on the browser, displayed operations may change. ● Under no circumstances, Panasonic Corporation or its associated companies will ask customers their password directly. Click [OK]. Even if you are asked directly, please do not reveal your password.

  • Page 91: Operating With Web Browser

    ■ Operating with Web Browser Network status page Displays the current configuration information of the ■ Description of each section network. Click [Status], then [Network Status] to display the Status information page. Displays the current configuration information of the network. Displays the configuration details of wired LAN.
  • Page 92 ■ Complete the detailed settings and Detail control page click [Next]. The detailed functions of the unit can be performed. Setting contents here are the same as the address Click [Display control], then [Advanced control] to display information contents set for the [LAN setup] menu of the Detail control page.
  • Page 93 ■ ■ Status notification set up page Ping test page Sets the IP address and port number of the PC where This page makes it possible to check whether the “Multi Monitoring & Control Software (see page 88)” is network is connected to the DNS server, etc. operating when informing the PC of the status of this Click [Detailed set up], then [Ping test] to display the unit.
  • Page 94 Administrator mode User mode A user can change password only. Current password input field Account New password input field Current user name input field New password input field (re-enter for confirmation) Current password input field Button for executing password change New user name input field Note New password input field...
  • Page 95 ■ Crestron Connected ● [Tools] page (Crestron Connected operation screen) Click [Tools] on the operation page. When connecting by logging in with administer privileges, 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 96 ■ [Browser Remote Control] ● [Info] page It is possible to operate the display with the operation Click [Info] on the operation page. buttons displayed on the WEB browser. Click [Browser Remote Control]. The [Browser Remote Control] screen is displayed. [Display Name] Displays the name of the Display.
  • Page 97 Note ● To use this function, set [Network control] to [On]. (see page 68) ● The Browser Remote Control can also be displayed by entering “http://xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx/remote/” in the WEB browser URL entry field. xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx is the IP address set for this •...

  • Page 98: Using "Usb Media Player

    Using “USB media Multi Media Player Connecting more than one unit using LAN cables plays back files in the USB memory simultaneously. player” One of the multiple units becomes the parent, and the others are children. The two-unit configuration example is shown below.

  • Page 99: Preparation

    Preparation MPEG4 AVC/ MPEG-1/2 Audio Layer-3 H.264 Linear PCM ■ Supported device MPEG-4 Visual ● Commercially available USB memory devices are HE-AAC supported. (Those with security functions are not asf/wmv MPEG4 AVC/ MPEG-1/2 Audio Layer-3 supported. Operation is not guaranteed.) H.264 WMA Standard ●...
  • Page 100 ■ Scenario Audio Codec Sampling Bit rate (kbps) The play order and time can be specified for a play file. frequency (kHz) Save under the name (one-byte alphabetical characters) 8/10.025/12/16/ 8 – 320 “scenario.dat” immediately below root in USB memory. 32 –...

  • Page 101: Playing Back The Files

    Setting example Group ID (for Multi Media Player) USB memory contents It is an ID used for grouping on a network during Multi Media Player conditions. scenario.dat GroupID:Gxx : Group xx Introduction.jpg ● The “xx” portion can be set from 01 to 10. Contents_Video1.wmv ●...
  • Page 102 Child side Play contents USB memory contents For the above setting example, the following contents will be played on repeat (loop). filelist.dat 1. Introduction.jpg (10 seconds) R_Introduction.jpg 2. Contents_Video1.wmv (10 seconds) 3. Contents_Video2.wmv (20 seconds) R_Contents_Video1.wmv 4. Contents_Video3.wmv (Played for the R_Contents_Video2.wmv duration of the play R_Contents_Video3.wmv...

  • Page 103: Network Environment (Multi Media Player Only)

    ■ USB memory contents check Network environment (Multi Media You can run a USB memory contents check in [USB Player only) media player settings] - [Scenario file check]. ■ Example of setting up LAN connection and (see page 71) IP address / Subnet mask If an error is present, the information is given with the following details.

  • Page 104: Resume Play Function

    2. Run a USB memory contents check. 3. Change INPUT to [USB]. Ending Change INPUT to other than [USB]. ■ For Multi Media Player Start 1. Connect several units with LAN cables. (See “Example of setting up LAN connection and IP address / Subnet mask”...

  • Page 105: Using Data Cloning

    ■ Using data cloning Supported device ● Commercially available USB memory devices are supported. (Those with security functions are not supported.) Menu settings and adjusted values of a single display ● USB memory devices other than those formatted can be copied to multiple displays by using a USB in FAT16 or FAT32 cannot be used.

  • Page 106: Copying The Display Data To The Usb Memory

    Select [YES] with and press Copying the display data to the USB <ENTER>. memory Data copy to the USB memory starts. Insert the USB memory device to the USB terminal at the bottom of the Data to USB Memory display. The data will be overwritten when any data exists originally.

  • Page 107: Copying (Cloning) The Usb Memory Data To The Display

    After data copy has finished, remove Copying (cloning) the USB memory the USB memory device from the data to the display USB terminal. Insert the USB memory device, Turn the power off by switching the which the data has been copied, to <Main power switch>...

  • Page 108: Copying Data To Other Display Via Lan

    Press <ENTER>. Copying data to other display via Select [Execute] with press <ENTER>. Display [Setup] menu pressing <SETUP>. LAN data cloning Execute Select [OSD language] with Select display press <ENTER> for over 3 seconds. Write protect The following display appears. Status Display name IP address...

  • Page 109: Changing The Cloning Password

    The exit screen appears. Changing the cloning password The green mark on the list shows the data has Changes the cloning password required to use the been copied successfully. The red mark shows cloning function. failure. If the red mark appears, check the LAN Press <SETUP>...

  • Page 110: Usb Memory Network Settings

    I: Setting this to [ON] can set individual IP addresses for Note each main unit. ● The examples are for TH-55VF2HW model. For One IP address is assigned to each main unit in the TH-55VF2W model, replace “55VF2H” with “55VF2”. range that can be specified as an IP address.

  • Page 111: Controller Id Function

    Controller ID Cancelling the setting of remote control’s ID number (ID “0”) function You can operate even if the ID does not match the ID set in [Control settings] - [Display ID]. Press <ID SET> for more then 3 seconds. You can set the remote control ID when you want to use This has the same effect as pressing <ID SET>...

  • Page 112: 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 113: 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 Vertical (MHz) (kHz) (Hz) 525i(480i) 720 x 480i 15.73 59.94 13.50 625i(576i) 720 x 576i 15.63 50.00...
  • Page 114 Scanning frequency Dot clock Corresponding signal Resolution (Dot) frequency Format* Horizontal Vertical (MHz) (kHz) (Hz) 63.98 60.02 108.00 R/Y/D/H/DP/DL SXGA 1 280 x 1 024 79.98 75.02 135.00 R/Y/D/H/DP/DL 91.15 85.02 157.50 R/Y/D/H/DP/DL 47.71 60.02 85.50 D/H/DP/DL 1360 x 768 1 360 x 768 47.70 60.00...

  • Page 115: Shipping Condition

    ■ Shipping condition Unit Press <MENU (Unit)> for several times and display the [Setup] menu. It is possible to reset the following data to the factory settings. Select [Menu display duration] with Settings and set values of [Picture], [Sound], [Setup], , and then press and hold [Position] and [Options] menus and user image <ENTER (Unit)>...

  • Page 116: 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 117 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 118 Symptoms Check Check that the connection has been made properly. (see page 81) To control with WEB browser control or command control, check that [Network settings] - [Network control] is set to [On]. (see page 68) Check that [LAN setup] is set properly. (see page 68) The LAN is uncontrollable.

  • Page 119: Specifications

    Specifications Storing condition Temperature -20 °C to 60 °C (-4 °F to 140 °F) Humidity Model No. 10 % to 90 % (no condensation) TH-55VF2HW Connection terminals TH-55VF2W HDMI TYPE A Connector* × 1 Power Consumption Audio signal: 270 W Linear PCM (sampling frequencies - 48 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 32 kHz)
  • Page 120 SERIAL IN External Control Terminal D-sub 9 Pin × 1: RS-232C compatible SERIAL OUT External Control Terminal D-sub 9 Pin × 1: RS-232C compatible DIGITAL LINK / LAN IN DIGITAL LINK / LAN OUT RJ45 × 2: For RJ45 network connections, compatible with PJLink Communication method: RJ45 100BASE-TX...

  • Page 121: 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 122 Two Riverfront Plaza, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Panasonic Canada Inc. 5770 Ambler Drive Mississauga, Ontario L4W 2T3 Panasonic Testing Centre Panasonic Service Europe, a division of Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH Winsbergring 15, 22525 Hamburg, F.R. Germany English Web Site: https://panasonic.net/cns/prodisplays/ © Panasonic Corporation 2019...

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