Panasonic TH-42LFE6E, Operating Instructions Manual

Page 1: ...h TH 42LFE6E TH 50LFE6E Operating Instructions FULL HD LCD Display Model No English Please read these instructions before operating your set and retain them for future reference ...

Page 2: ...plays 20 Adjusting Pos Size 21 Picture Adjustments 23 Advanced settings 24 Sound Adjustment 25 PRESENT TIME Setup Set up TIMER 26 PRESENT TIME Setup 26 Set up TIMER 27 Screensaver For preventing image retention 28 Setup of Screensaver Time 29 Wobbling 29 No activity power off 30 ECO Mode settings 31 Customizing the Input labels 32 Selecting the On Screen Menu Language 33 Customizing the On Screen ...

Page 3: ...tromagnetic fields Note Image retention may occur If you display a still picture for an extended period the image might remain on the screen However it will disappear after a while Trademark Credits VGA is a trademark of International Business Machines Corporation Microsoft Windows Windows Vista and Internet Explorer are the registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the Unite...

Page 4: ...rnal circuitry Ventilation should not be impeded by covering the ventilation openings with items such as newspapers table cloths and curtains For sufficient ventilation Leave a space of 10 cm or more at the top left and right and 5 cm or more at the rear and also keep the space between the bottom of the display and the floor surface Cautions for Wall Installation Wall installation should be perfor...

Page 5: ...cable When disconnecting the power cable pull on the plug body not the cable Do not damage the cable make any modifications to it place heavy objects on top of it heat it place it near any hot objects twist it bend it excessively or pull it To do so may cause fire and electric shock If the power cable is damaged have it repaired at your local Panasonic dealer If the Display is not going to be used...

Page 6: ...g cloth or a soft lint free cloth If the surface is particularly dirty wipe with a soft lint free cloth which has been soaked in pure water or water in which neutral detergent has been diluted 100 times and then wipe it evenly with a dry cloth of the same type until the surface is dry Do not scratch or hit the surface of the panel with fingernails or other hard objects otherwise the surface may be...

Page 7: ...will damage the remote control transmitter Disposal of batteries should be in an environment friendly manner Observe the following precaution 1 Batteries shall always be replaced as a pair Always use new batteries when replacing the old set 2 Do not combine a used battery with a new one 3 Do not mix battery types example Zinc Carbon with Alkaline 4 Do not attempt to charge short circuit disassembl...

Page 8: ... this unit only LAN Connect to a network to control the unit see page 40 45 PC IN PC Input Terminal see page 11 DVI D IN DVI D Input Terminal see page 10 AV IN HDMI HDMI Input Terminal see page 9 SERIAL IN SERIAL Input Terminal Control the Display by connecting to PC see page 12 AUDIO IN DVI D PC Connect the audio output of a device connected to DVI D IN PC IN see page 10 11 AUDIO OUT Connect to s...

Page 9: ... No Signal name Pin No Signal name 1 T M D S Data2 11 T M D S Clock Shield 2 T M D S Data2 Shield 12 T M D S Clock 3 T M D S Data2 13 CEC 4 T M D S Data1 14 Reserved N C on device 5 T M D S Data1 Shield 6 T M D S Data1 15 SCL 7 T M D S Data0 16 SDA 8 T M D S Data0 Shield 17 DDC CEC Ground 9 T M D S Data0 18 5V Power 10 T M D S Clock 19 Hot Plug Detect Stereophonic sound code audio equipment line i...

Page 10: ... 24 T M D S clock Notes Additional equipment and cables shown are not supplied with this set Image deterioration may occur depending on the length or the quality of the cable DVI D Input Connector Pin Layouts Connection port view 9 8 1 17 24 16 Connections Stereo mini plug M3 Shared with PC IN PC with DVI D video out Less than 5 cm Ferrite core supplied DVI video cable Within 5 m Less than 5 cm Pu...

Page 11: ... set There is no need to use an adapter for computers with DOS V compatible Mini D sub 15P terminal The computer shown in the illustration is for example purposes only Additional equipment and cables shown are not supplied with this set Do not set the horizontal and vertical scanning frequencies for PC signals which are above or below the specified frequency range PC Input Terminals connection Sig...

Page 12: ...IN terminal Pin No Details 2 R X D 3 T X D 4 DTR 5 GND 6 DSR 7 8 Shorted in this set 1 9 NC These signal names are those of computer specifications Connections Basic format for control data The transmission of control data from the computer starts with a STX signal followed by the command the parameters and lastly an ETX signal in that order If there are no parameters then the parameter signal doe...

Page 13: ...n or in standby mode Note During operation of the power management function the power indicator turns orange in the power off state Connecting the plug to the Wall Outlet Notes Main plug types vary between countries The power plug shown at right may therefore not be the type fitted to your set When disconnecting the AC cord be absolutely sure to disconnect the AC cord plug at the socket outlet fir...

Page 14: ... power is turned ON see page 30 This message display can be set with the following menu Options menu Power On Message see page 43 When first switching on the unit Following screen will be displayed when the unit is turned on for the first time Select the items with the remote control Unit buttons are invalid OSD Language PRESENT TIME Setup 1 Select the language 2 Set 1 Select DAY or PRESENT TIME 2...

Page 15: ... from the equipment which has been connected to the Display Input signals will change as follows PC HDMI DVI HDMI HDMI input terminal in AV IN HDMI PC PC input terminal in PC IN DVI DVI input terminal in DVI D IN Note Selecting is also possible by pressing the INPUT button on the unit ...

Page 16: ...r management Orange With DVI input signal See page 31 INPUT button Input signal selection see page 15 Basic Controls Main Unit Remote control sensor Brightness Sensor Detects the brightness in the viewing environment Enter Aspect button see page 18 20 Volume Adjustment Volume Up Down When the menu screen is displayed press to move the cursor up press to move the cursor down see page 20 MENU Screen...

Page 17: ...l Zoom see page 19 Remote Control Transmitter AUTO SETUP button Automatically adjusts the position size of the screen see page 21 SET UP button see page 26 41 SOUND button see page 25 Volume Adjustment Press the Volume Up or Down button to increase or decrease the sound volume level R button see page 20 Press the R button to return to previous menu screen OFF TIMER button The Display can be preset...

Page 18: ... Enlarged screen Description 16 9 The display of the pictures fills the screen In the case of SD signals pictures with a 4 3 aspect ratio are enlarged horizontally and displayed This mode is suited to displaying anamorphic pictures with a 16 9 aspect ratio 4 3 Pictures with a 4 3 aspect ratio are displayed with their original aspect ratio Side panels are displayed at the left and right edges of th...

Page 19: ...not be selected while in the following operation state When MULTI DISPLAY Setup is On see page 34 When Screensaver is running see page 28 29 While Digital Zoom is in operation Adjusting Pos Size cannot be used Select the magnification required for the enlarged display Each time this is pressed the magnification factor changes This is shown in the image being displayed 3 2 4 The cursor will move 1 ...

Page 20: ...it the menu Press Press to return to the previous menu 1 2 Signal Input label ECO Mode settings Wobbling Setup Off YUV RGB in select RGB Screensaver No activity power off Disable OSD Language English UK 2 2 Setup MULTI DISPLAY Setup Menu Display Duration 15 S Menu Transparency 20 Set up TIMER PRESENT TIME Setup Network Setup Picture menu Setup menu Pos Size menu Sound menu Menu display list Note M...

Page 21: ...ntrol is pressed Auto Setup will be executed When Auto Setup does not work Invalid is displayed Notes Auto Setup may not work when a cropped or dark image is input In such case switch to a bright image with borders and other objects are clearly shown and then try auto setup again Depending on the signal out of alignment may occur after Auto Setup Carry out fine tuning for the position size as requ...

Page 22: ...s effective during only 16 9 aspect mode When Off is set H Size and V Size cannot be adjusted 1 1 Pixel Mode Adjusts the display size when 1125i or 1125p signal is input Notes On is effective during only 16 9 aspect mode Select On when you would like to replay 1920 1080 input signal Applicable input signal 1125 1080 50i 60i 24sF 24p 25p 30p 50p 60p Select Off when flickering is shown around the im...

Page 23: ...ou would like to change the picture and colour of the selected Picture menu to something else adjust using the items in the Picture menu see next page Picture Adjustments 1 Advanced settings Enables fine picture adjustment at a professional level see next page While the Picture menu is displayed if either the N button on the remote control is pressed at any time or theACTION button is pressed duri...

Page 24: ...ess Less More Adjusts picture sharpness Notes Carry out W B adjustment as follows 1 Adjust the white balance of the bright sections using the W B High R W B High G and W B High B settings 2 Adjust the white balance of the dark sections using the W B Low R W B Low G and W B Low B settings 3 Repeat steps 1 and 2 to adjust Steps 1 and 2 affect each other s settings so repeat each step in turn to make...

Page 25: ...2 Select to adjust each item 3 Item Details Output Select SPEAKERS Emits sound from the built in speakers AUDIO OUT Emits sound through the AUDIO OUT terminal Sound Mode Normal Emits the original sound Dynamic Accentuates sharp sound Clear Attenuates human voice Bass Adjusts low pitch sounds Treble Adjusts high pitch sounds Balance Adjusts left and right volumes Surround Select On or Off While the...

Page 26: ...T TIME Setup PRESENT TIME MON 99 99 Set PRESENT TIME DAY 1 2 Press to select DAY or PRESENT TIME Press to setup DAY or PRESENT TIME button Forward button Back Notes Pressing or button once changes PRESENT TIME 1 minute Pressing or button continuously changes PRESENT TIME by 15 minutes Press to select Set Press to store PRESENT TIME Setup Notes Set cannot be selected unless PRESENT TIME is set Unle...

Page 27: ...n Input HDMI 1 Set the program number 2 To execute the program set to On The program is disabled when Off is set 3 Set the day The program is executed every day when Everyday is set 4 Set the power On Off 5 Set the time Pressing or button once changes Time 1 minute Pressing or button continuously changes Time by 15 minutes 6 Set the input Notes This function cannot be set unless PRESENT TIME Setup...

Page 28: ...ct Screensaver Press to display Screensaver screen Mode selection Start setting 4 When the Mode is set to On press to select Start Press to start Screensaver The menu screen will disappear and the Screensaver will be activated To stop the Screensaver under On press the R button or any buttons on the main unit Note When the display is turned off the Scrensaver will be deactivated Press to select Mo...

Page 29: ...bling Off OSD Language English UK YUV RGB in select RGB No activity power off Disable After selecting Time Designation Interval or Standby after SCR Saver the relevant Time Setup will become available for selection and the Operating Time may be set Time cannot be set when Mode is On or Off Press to select Start Time Finish Time When Time Designation is selected Press to select Periodic Time Operat...

Page 30: ... any key to abort When the power is turned off due to this function a message Last turn off due to No activity power off is displayed next time the power is turned on Note During the screensaver is running this function is disabled 1 2 Signal Input label ECO Mode settings Setup Screensaver Wobbling Off OSD Language English UK YUV RGB in select RGB No activity power off Disable Press to select the ...

Page 31: ... power on or off automatically When no pictures are detected for 30 or so seconds during PC signal input Power is turned off standby the power indicator lights up orange When pictures are subsequently detected Power is turned on the power indicator lights up green Notes This function operates only during input from PC IN terminal This function is effective when Sync is set to Auto and during norma...

Page 32: ... image input Press to change input label 1 2 3 PC DVI Input label PC DVI HDMI HDMI Customizing the Input labels This function can change the label of the Input signal to be displayed see page 15 Image input Input label PC PC DVD1 DVD2 DVD3 Blu ray1 Blu ray2 Blu ray3 CATV VCR STB Skip DVI DVI DVD1 DVD2 DVD3 Blu ray1 Blu ray2 Blu ray3 CATV VCR STB Skip HDMI HDMI DVD1 DVD2 DVD3 Blu ray1 Blu ray2 Blu ...

Page 33: ... Deutsch Français Italiano Español ENGLISH US Chinese Japanese Русский Russian Press to display the Setup menu Press to select Menu Display Duration Press to adjust the display duration Press to select Menu Transparency Press to adjust the transparency Press to exit from adjust mode 1 4 2 3 Customizing the On Screen Menu Display 2 2 Setup MULTI DISPLAY Setup Set up TIMER PRESENT TIME Setup Network...

Page 34: ...tup Press to display the MULTI DISPLAY Setup menu Press to select the MULTI DISPLAY Setup Press to select On or Off How to Setup MULTI DISPLAY 1 2 3 Item Details MULTI DISPLAY Setup Select On or Off Horizontal Scale Select 1 2 3 4 5 Bezel H Adjustment Areas of the image that are hidden by the joint sections are adjusted horizontally 0 100 To show joints between displays To hide joints between disp...

Page 35: ...ting 4 Notes The numbers in 2 3 and 4 should be set up quickly Adjustable ID number range is 0 99 If a number button is pressed more than two times the first two numbers become the ID number for the remote control ID Cancellation Press button on remote control This has the same effect as pressing the buttons at the same time Notes Set the Remote ID On to operate the ID remote control If Remote ID ...

Page 36: ...No activity power off Disable OSD Language English UK YUV RGB IN select Select to match the signals from the source connected to DVI D IN terminal YUV signals YUV RGB signals RGB Press to display the Setup menu Press to select the YUV RGB in select Press to select the desired mode YUV RGB Press to exit from adjust mode 1 2 3 ...

Page 37: ...s For RGB For Digital Press ACTION button Cinema reality Off Cinema reality Press to select Cinema reality Press to set On Off Cinema reality When on the display attempts to reproduce a more natural interpretation of sources such as movie pictures which are recorded at 24 frames per second If the picture is not stable turn the setting to off Signal menu Press to select the menu to adjust Press to ...

Page 38: ...1 280 x 768 60Hz XGA input signal irrespective of this setting Press to select XGA Mode Press to select 1024 768 1366 768 This function operates only during input from PC IN terminal Confirm that the input is set to RGB input this setting is valid only for RGB input signal Auto The H and V sync or synchronized signal is automatically selected If both input it is selected the H and V sync However t...

Page 39: ...according to the input signal Note This function can be set to the HDMI signal HDMI Range Press to select HDMI Range Press to select Video 16 235 Full 0 255 Auto H Freq V Freq kHz Hz 63 98 60 02 Signal Format 1280 1024 60 H Freq Dot Clock Freq kHz MHz 63 98 108 0 V Freq Hz 60 02 Signal Format 1280 1024 60 Displays the frequency and the type of the current input signal Display range PC input signal...

Page 40: ...ctronics Inc This Display supports the following application software from Crestron Electronics Inc RoomView Express Fusion RV RoomView Server Edition Crestron Connected is a function to connect to a system developed by Crestron Electronics Inc which manages and controls multiple system devices connected to the network For details of Crestron Connected refer to the Crestron Electronics Inc website...

Page 41: ...ame IP address is not used within the same network DHCP DHCP client function To obtain an IP address automatically using a DHCP server set this to On If DHCP server is not used set this to Off IP address IP address display and setting Enter an IP address if DHCP server is not used Subnet mask Subnet mask display and setting Enter a subnet mask if DHCP server is not used Gateway Gateway address dis...

Page 42: ...Sets normal volume On Sets your preferred volume Notes When Maximum VOL level is On the volume can only be adjusted between 0 and your maximum range You can hear the changed volume regardless of your volume setting before opening the options menu if you adjust the volume when Initial VOL level is On and cursor is on the menu Maximum VOL level Press button to adjust the maximum volume Off On Off Se...

Page 43: ...te control Off Disables ID remote control functions You can use normal remote control operations On Enable ID remote control functions Note To use the ID remote control function it is necessary to set each ID number of remote control and display unit About the setting method please refer to ID Remote Control Function see page 35 and ID select above mentioned Serial ID Sets the panel ID Control Off...

Page 44: ... settings are as follows FUNCTION1 button Signal FUNCTION2 button Screensaver Use the FUNCTION button The menu screen is displayed Example Signal Cinema reality Signal Off Digital HDMI Range Auto H Freq V Freq kHz Hz 63 98 60 02 Signal Format 1280 1024 60 Dot Clock Freq MHz 108 0 Press the FUNCTION button to exit from the menu Press ACTION button Options 1 3 On screen display Input Search On Initi...

Page 45: ...ights orange under the condition of power Off with remote control stand by state Network Connection Notes Make sure the broadband router or hub supports 10BASE T 100BASE TX Use a LAN cable that is compliant with CAT5 when connecting a device that supports 100BASE TX For instructions on how to connect consult your network administrator Display main unit rear Hub or broadband router LAN cable Shield...

Page 46: ...er mode On picture and audio on mute AVMT Shutter control query Parameter 11 Picture Off picture on mute 21 Audio Off audio on mute 30 Shutter mode Off picture and audio mute deactivated 31 Shutter mode On picture and audio on mute ERST Error status query Parameter First byte 0 Second byte 0 Third byte 0 Fourth byte 0 Fifth byte 0 Sixth byte Means other error 0 or 2 Meaning of the 0 2 settings 0 E...

Page 47: ... menu click Preferences General screen is displayed 2 From the Advanced tab click the Change Settings button next to Proxies Click Proxies and set up a proxy server 3 Deselect the Web Proxy and Automatic Proxy Configuration boxes 4 Click Apply Now Enable JavaScript 1 Display Security of Safari 2 Select Enable JavaScript under Web content 1 Start your Web browser 2 Enter the IP address set with the...

Page 48: ...isplayed Network ID information ID to identify the unit is displayed BASIC CONTROL screen OPTION CONTROL screen Click BASIC CONTROL from the menu Unit status and buttons to change settings are displayed Item Details POWER Switch ON OFF of the unit power INPUT SELECT Switch the input signals Displayed buttons vary according to the connection status of the video device AUDIO MUTE Switch ON OFF of th...

Page 49: ...sword is panasonic Up to 32 alphanumeric characters can be used for a password When the password is changed properly Password has changed message is displayed Item Details OLD PASSWORD Enter the old password NEW PASSWORD Enter the new password NEW PASSWORD RETYPE Enter the password entered in NEW PASSWORD for confirmation SAVE Save the new password The confirmation screen is displayed Click OK to ...

Page 50: ...his operation is not available 5 Operation buttons on the menu screen Operates on the menu screen 6 Image quality adjustments Operate items related to image quality 7 Back Returns to the previous page 1 Control system Sets the information required for the communication with the controller that is connected to the Display 2 User Password Sets the password for the user rights in the operation page o...

Page 51: ...ys the MAC address 3 Resolution Displays the resolution of the Display 4 Power Status Displays the status of the power 5 Source Displays the selected video input 6 Exit Return the operation page 1 Help Desk Sends or receive messages to the administrator who uses Crestron Connected Help page Click Help on the operation page The Help Desk screen is displayed ...

Page 52: ...ut to the Display using a selector or distributor sound or images may not be output in the normal fashion depending on the selector or distributor used The symptoms may be improved by turning the power off and on again or by replacing the selector or distributor The RS232C is uncontrollable Check whether the connection has been made properly see page 12 When controlling the RS232C command on page ...

Page 53: ...5 0 25 1280x1024 85Hz 91 15 85 02 157 5 1 26 1366x768 50Hz 39 55 50 00 69 92 27 1366x768 60Hz 48 36 60 00 86 71 87 44 28 1400x1050 60Hz 65 22 60 00 122 61 29 1600x1200 60Hz 75 00 60 00 162 0 162 0 30 1920x1080 60Hz 67 50 60 00 148 5 148 5 31 1920x1200 60Hz 74 04 59 95 154 0 32 Macintosh13 640x480 35 00 66 67 30 24 33 Macintosh16 832x624 49 72 74 55 57 28 34 Macintosh21 1152x870 68 68 75 06 100 0 1...

Page 54: ...ayed 4 Press the Volume Up or Down button to select Yes 5 Press the ENTER button and wait for 10 sec 6 Press the power switch on main unit to turn the power off 2 3 Options Display Serial Number Shipping Shipping Yes No Shipping condition 5 6 Wait for 10 seconds Press the power switch on main unit to turn the power off Press to select Shipping Press to display the Shipping menu Press to select Yes...

Page 55: ...equency 30 110 kHz Vertical scanning frequency 48 120 Hz Connection terminals HDMI TYPE A Connector DVI D IN AUDIO DVI D 24 Pin Content Protection Stereo mini jack M3 1 Compliance with DVI Revision 1 0 Compatible with HDCP 1 1 0 5 Vrms Shared with PC IN PC IN AUDIO High Density Mini D sub 15 Pin Stereo mini jack M3 1 G with sync 1 0 Vp p 75 Ω G without sync 0 7 Vp p 75 Ω B 0 7 Vp p 75 Ω R 0 7 Vp p...

Page 56: ...mentioning features or use of this software must display the following acknowledgement This product includes software developed by the University of California Berkeley and its contributors 4 Neither the name of the University nor the names of its contributors may be used to endorse or promote products derived from this software without specific prior written permission THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED B...

Page 57: ...ay be applicable for incorrect disposal of this waste in accordance with national legislation For business users in the European Union If you wish to discard electrical and electronic equipment please contact your dealer or supplier for further information Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the European Union These symbols are only valid in the European Union If you wish to discard...