Panasonic TH-42LF6U User manual

Model No.
TH-42LF6U TH-42LF60U
TH-47LF6U TH-47LF60U
TH-55LF6U TH-55LF60U
Operating Instructions
FULL HD LCD Display
Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product,
please read these instructions completely.
Please keep this manual for future reference.
English

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CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover or back.
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
to tell the user that parts inside
the product are a risk of electric
shock to persons.
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triangle is intended to tell the
user that important operating and
servicing instructions are in the
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WARNING : 
moisture.
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WARNING 
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ture.
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Do not defeat the purpose of the grounding plug.

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Important Safety Instructions
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 Keep these instructions.
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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.
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
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Table of Contents
Important Safety Instructions................................... 3
FCC STATEMENT....................................................... 5
Safety Precautions .................................................... 6
Maintenance............................................................... 7
Accessories ............................................................... 8
 ............................................. 8
 ....................................... 8
Ceiling Suspension ................................................... 9
Connections............................................................. 10
 .................... 10
Video equipment connection .................................11
 ....................................... 12
HDMI connection.................................................. 13
 ... 14
 ........................ 15
PC Input Terminals connection............................. 16
 .............................. 17
 ................... 18

Terminal................................................................ 19
Power ON / OFF ....................................................... 20
Selecting the input signal....................................... 22
Basic Controls ......................................................... 23
ASPECT Controls .................................................... 25
Digital Zoom............................................................. 26
On-Screen Menu Displays ...................................... 27
Adjusting POS. /SIZE .............................................. 28
PICTURE Adjustments ............................................ 30
....................................... 31
SOUND Adjustment................................................. 32
PRESENT TIME SETUP / SET UP TIMER............... 33
 ...................................... 33
 .................................................... 34
SCREENSAVER (For preventing image
retention).................................................................. 35
 ........................... 36
WOBBLING............................................................... 36
NO ACTIVITY POWER OFF ..................................... 37
ECO MODE SETTINGS............................................ 38
Customizing the Input labels.................................. 39
Selecting the On-Screen Menu Language............. 40
Customizing the On-Screen Menu Display ........... 40
SET UP for MULTI DISPLAY.................................... 41
 ............................. 41
................................. 42
SET UP for Input Signals ........................................ 43
........................ 43
........................................ 43
 ...................................................... 44
..................................................... 44
................................................. 45
3:2 PULLDOWN ................................................... 45
 .......................................................... 45
............................................ 46
 ................................................................... 46
 ...................................................... 46
Input signal display............................................... 47
Network Setup ......................................................... 48
Options Adjustments .............................................. 51
 ......................................................... 53
 ........................ 54
Using Network Function ......................................... 55
 ............................................. 55

 .............................. 56
Command Control ................................................ 57
PJLink™ Protocol................................................. 57
Using Web Browser Control................................... 58
 ..................... 58
 ................................... 58

 .............................................. 59
 ... 60
 ....... 60
Crestron Connected™ page................................. 61
Troubleshooting ...................................................... 63
Applicable input signals ......................................... 65
Shipping condition.................................................. 67
......................................... 68

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FCC STATEMENT


residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed




 
 
 
 Consult the dealer or an experienced technician for help.
                
               
interference that may cause undesired operation.
FCC CAUTION:
To assure continued compliance, follow the attached installation instructions and use only shielded interface
            
approved by Panasonic Corp. of North America could void the user’s authority to operate this device.
FCC Declaration of Conformity
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NOTE:
Image retention may occur. If you display a still picture for an extended period, the image might remain on the
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 
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Crestron Connected is the trademark of Crestron Electronics, Inc.
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respected.

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Safety Precautions
CAUTION
This LCD Display is for use only with the following optional accessories. Use with any other type of optional
accessories may cause instability which could result in the possibility of injury.
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 Pedestal ............................................................. 





When using the LCD Display
Do not bring your hands, face or objects close to the ventilation holes of the Display.
 



Be sure to disconnect all cables before moving the Display.
 
Disconnect the power plug from the wall outlet as a safety precaution before carrying out any cleaning.
 Electric shocks can result if this is not done.
Clean the power cable regularly to prevent it from becoming dusty.
 

Note:
 Image retention may occur. If you display a still picture for an extended period, the image might remain on the


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Safety Precautions
WARNING
Setup
Do not place the Display on sloped or unstable
surfaces, and ensure that the Display does not hang
over the edge of the base.
 The Display may fall off or tip over.
Do not place any objects on top of the Display.
 




Do not cover the ventilation holes.
 

Transport only in upright position!
 

internal circuitry.

Leave a space of 3 15/16” (10 cm) or more at the top,
left and right, and 1 31/32” (5 cm) or more at the rear,
and also keep the space between the bottom of the

Cautions for Wall Installation
 
professional. Installing the Display incorrectly may
lead to an accident that results in death or serious

 

Caution for Ceiling Suspension
 
installation professional. Installing the Display
incorrectly may lead to an accident that results in
death or serious injury.
An apparatus with CLASS I construction shall be
connected to a mains socket outlet with a protective
earthing connection.
Do not install the product to a place where the

 If the screen is exposed to direct sunlight, the liquid
crystal panel may have adverse effect.
AC Power Supply Cord
The Display is designed to operate on 110 - 127 V AC,
50/60 Hz.
Ensure that the mains plug is easily accessible.
Do not use any power supply cord other than that
provided with this unit.
 
Securely insert the power cord plug as far as it will go.
 


Do not handle the power cord plug with wet hands.
 Doing so may cause electric shocks.
Do not do anything that might damage the power
cable. When disconnecting the power cable, hold the
plug, not the cable.
 





If the Display will not be used for a long period of
time, unplug the power cord from the wall outlet.
If problems occur during use
If a problem occurs (such as no picture or no sound),
or if smoke or an abnormal odor is detected from the
Display, unplug the power cord immediately.
 Continuous use of the Display under these conditions



personnel are strongly discouraged due to its high
voltage dangerous nature.
If water or foreign objects get inside the Display, if
the Display is dropped, or if the cabinet becomes
damaged, disconnect the power cord plug
immediately.
 


Maintenance
The front of the Display panel has been specially treated. Wipe the panel surface gently using only a cleaning
cloth or a soft, lint-free cloth.
 

the surface is dry.
 


If the cabinet becomes dirty, wipe it with a soft, dry cloth.
 

 

 


Usage of a chemical cloth
 Do not use a chemical cloth for the panel surface.
 

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Accessories
Accessories Supplied
Check that you have the Accessories and items shown
Operating instruction




transmitter

Batteries for the remote
control transmitter

  Warranty card

Warranty
Remote Control Batteries
Requires two AA batteries.
1. Pull and hold the hook, then open

2. 

3. 

+
-
+
-
Helpful Hint:

Precaution on battery use


Observe the following precautions:
1. 
2. 
3. 
4. 
5. 
6. 


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Ceiling Suspension






Note:
 
installation professional.
 
 

 
Display.

10
Connections

AC cord
(accessory)
Using the clamper

1 2
Attach the clamper To remove from the unit:
Keep

side snaps
hole
Bundle the cables
snaps
hooks

tip in the
hooks
To loosen:
Keep
pushing


Insert the clamper
in a hole.

11
Connections
Video equipment connection
SERIAL IN, SERIAL OUT



AV IN
HDMI 1, HDMI 2
HDMI Input Terminal

PC IN
PC Input
Terminal

AUDIO IN (DVI-D / PC)
Connect the audio output of a device


AUDIO IN (COMPONENT / RGB)
Connect the audio output of a device


VIDEO IN (VIDEO)
Composite Video
Input Terminal

COMPONENT/RGB IN
(PR/R, PB/B, Y/G)


DVI-D IN, DVI-D OUT

Terminal

LAN, DIGITAL LINK



sends video and audio signals via the


IR IN, IR OUT

remote control, connects other display
from this IN/OUT port.



AUDIO OUT
Connect to sound equipment

AUDIO IN (VIDEO)
Connect the audio output of a device
connected to VIDEO IN.


12
Connections
AUDIO OUT connection
Note:
 
 
Stereophonic sound code
audio equipment
line-in
Stereo mini plug (M3)

13
Connections
HDMI connection
HDMI
AV OUT
DVD player
HDMI cable
HDMI
AV OUT
DVD player
[Pin assignments and signal names]
19
31
42
18
Pin No.  Pin No. 
1 11 
2 12 
3 13 CEC
4 14 
5 15 
6 16 
7 17 
8 18 
9 19 Hot Plug Detect
10 
Note:
 

14
Connections
VIDEO, COMPONENT and RGB IN connection
Note:
 
R
L
RL
AUDIO OUT
AUDIO OUTRGB OUT
Y PBPROUT
VIDEO OUT
RCA-BNC
Adapter plug
RCA-BNC
Adapter plug
DVD Player VCR
Computer RGB Camcorder DVD Player
Notes:
 

 

15
Connections
DVI-D IN, DVI-D OUT connection
Stereo mini plug (M3)
DVI-video cable (Within 5 m) Shared with PC IN.
PC with DVI-D
video out
Daisy chain connection

**
First LCD Display Second LCD Display
Third and
subsequent
LCD displays
* DVI-video cable
PC with DVI-D
video out
Notes:
 

 
DVI-D Input Connector Pin Layouts:

Pin No.  Pin No. 
1 13 —
2 14 
3 15 
4—16 Hot Plug Detect
5—17 
6DDC Clock 18 
7DDC Data 19 
8—20 —
9 21 —
10  22 
11  23 
12 —24 
Note:
 

16
Connections
PC Input Terminals connection
(Male)
RGB
Mini D-sub 15p
Stereo mini plug (M3)
Audio
Connect a cable which matches
the audio output terminal on the computer.
(Female)
COMPUTER
Conversion adapter
(if necessary)
Shared with DVI-D IN.
Notes:
 


 The display resolution is a maximum of 1,440,080


 
need to make setting changes to the computer at the time of connection.
 
 
 
 
 
frequency range.
Signal Names for Mini D-sub 15P Connector
1
678
3
9
45
10
15 14 13 12 11
2
Pin Layout for PC Input
Terminal
Pin No.  Pin No.  Pin No. 
16 11 
27 12 
3B8 13 
4 9 14 VD
5 10  15 

17
Connections
SERIAL Terminals connection

Note:
 

(Male)
COMPUTER
D-sub 9p
(Female)
RS-232C Straight cable

First LCD Display
(Male)
Third LCD Display
(Male)
Second LCD Display
(Male)
COMPUTER
D-sub 9p
(Female) (Female)
RS-232C Straight cable
(Female)
(Female)
(Female)
Notes:
 
computer to the Display.
 
 

 

 
 2through 8.







documentation for the computer application for details.
Signal names for SERIAL IN terminal:
6 7 8 9
1 3 4 52

Terminal
Pin No. 
2
3TXD
4
5
6
7
8
19NC

Communication parameters:
 
 
Baud rate 
Parity None
Character length 
 
 

18
Connections
Basic format for control data
The transmission of control data from the computer

parameters, and lastly an ETX signal in that order. If there
are no parameters, then the parameter signal does not





Colon 

End

 C1 C2 C3 P1 P2 P3 P4: P5 ETX
Notes:
 


 

 
instructions on command usage.
 
command only.
Command
Command Parameter Control details
PON None 
POF None 
 *** 
 0 
1 
 None


HM1
HM2
DV1
PC1
DL1


  






 None

FULL




FULL
4:3

IR IN / IR OUT Terminals connection


First LCD Display Second LCD Display
Third LCD Display
* Stereo mini plug (M3)
**



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Connections



terminal.
Display Connection Terminals
Control
Computer
When a Panasonic ET-YFB100 is used
Computer
Video Cassette Recorder DVD Player
Notes:
 

 


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Power ON / OFF
Connecting the AC cord plug to the Display.
Connecting the plug to the Wall Outlet.
Notes:
 


 

Power Indicator: Green
Power Indicator
Remote Control Sensor
Power switch
1. Press the 
Power Indicator: Red (standby)
2. Press the 
Power Indicator: Green
3.  

Note:
 
