Model No. TH-55LFV50W Operating Instructions FULL HD LCD Display English Please read these instructions before operating your set and retain them for future reference.
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. To obtain maximum benefit from your set, please read these Instructions before making any adjustments, and retain them for future reference. Retain your purchase receipt as well, and record the model number and serial number of your set in the space provided on the rear cover of these instructions. Visit our Panasonic Web Site http://panasonic.
Important Safety Notice WARNING 1. To prevent damage which may result in fire or shock hazard, do not expose this appliance to dripping or splashing. Do not place containers with water (flower vase, cups, cosmetics, etc.) above the set. (including on shelves above, etc.) No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, should be placed on / above the set. 2. To prevent electric shock, do not remove cover. No user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel. 3.
Safety Precautions WARNING Setup 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. (All of the following accessories are manufactured by Panasonic Corporation.) • Remote Control Kit.................................... TY-RM50VW • Cover-frame Kit...................................... TY-CF55VW50 Always be sure to ask a qualified technician to carry out set-up.
Safety Precautions When using the LCD Display The Display is designed to operate on 220 - 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz. TAIWAN: 110V AC, 60Hz (for Taiwan only). Do not cover the ventilation holes. • Doing so may cause the Display to overheat, which can cause fire or damage to the Display. Do not stick any foreign objects into the Display. • Do not insert any metal or flammable objects into the ventilations holes or drop them onto the Display, as doing so can cause fire or electric shock.
Safety Precautions CAUTION When using the LCD Display Do not bring your hands, face or objects close to the ventilation holes of the Display. • Heated air comes out from the ventilation holes at the top of Display will be hot. Do not bring your hands or face, or objects which cannot withstand heat, close to this port, otherwise burns or deformation could result. Be sure to disconnect all cables before moving the Display.
Accessories Accessories Supplied Check that you have the Accessories and items shown Operation instruction book CD-ROM (Operation instruction) Wire clampers AC Power Cord DVI cable Connector cable of remote control NOTE: • The remote control is not supplied.
VESA Mounting To mount this Display to a wall, you will have to obtain a standard wall-mounting kit (commercially available). 1. Lay a protective sheet on a table, which was wrapped around this Display when it was packaged, beneath the screen surface so as not to scratch the screen face. Protective Sheet 2. Ensure you have all accessories for mounting this Display (wall mount, ceiling mount, etc). VESA Grid 4.
Parts and Functions EXT SP(8Ω,20W[10W+10W]) Control Panel Remote control sensor Power status Indicator MUTE INPUT 9 1 10 1 2 3 MENU 4 POWER button 8 MUTE button 9 Use this button to turn this Display on or put this Display to standby. 2 Use this button to select the input source. 4 Used as [SET] button in the On-Screen-Display menu. Move the highlight bar up to adjust the selected item while OSD menu is on.
EXT SP(8Ω,20W[10W+10W]) Input/Output Terminals EXT SP(8Ω,20W[10W+10W]) 13 12 11 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 AC IN 8 MAIN POWER SWITCH 9 IR TRANSMITTER IN / OUT 10 Connect the supplied power cord to the wall outlet. 2 5 RS232C network input/output connection for the use of loop-through function. 11 LAN 12 HDMI AV IN 13 Input the HDMI source of an AV device, or the DVI-D output of a PC by using a DVI-HDMI cable. 7 DVI-D IN / DVI-I OUT Digital video input and output connection.
Connections AC Cord Connection Cable Securing 1. Plug the AC cord into this Display. There are three clampers supplied to secure cables at three positions. EXT SP(8Ω,20W[10W+10W]) EXT SP(8Ω,20W[10W+10W]) 1. Attach the clamper. 2. Plug the AC cord firmly until it clicks into position. Make sure he AC cord is locked on both the left and right sides. 1 Attach the clamper To remove from the unit: hole snaps Keep pushing both side snaps Insert the clamper in a hole. 3.
DVD/VCR/VCD Connection Using COMPONENT input Audio Out COMPONENT Out (YPbPr) DVD / VCR / VCD EXT SP(8Ω,20W[10W+10W]) [R] [L] [AUDIO IN 2] [COMPONENT IN] (YPbPr) IR_In IR_Out RS232 Out RS232 In RJ-45 HDMI In DVI In DVI Out VGA YPbPr/CVBS Audio In 1 Pr Pb Y Using VIDEO input [Red] [White] EXT SP(8Ω,20W[10W+10W]) IR_In IR_Out RS232 Out RS232 In RJ-45 HDMI In AV Out DVD / VCR / VCD [R] [L] [Yellow] [AUDIO IN 2] [Yellow] DVI In DVI Out VGA YPbPr/CVBS Audio In 1 Pr 12 Pb Y
Using HDMI video input DVD / VCR / VCD EXT SP(8Ω,20W[10W+10W]) HDMI Out [HDMI IN] IR_In IR_Out RS232 Out RS232 In RJ-45 HDMI In DVI In DVI Out VGA YPbPr/CVBS Audio In 1 Pr Pb Y Pin assignments and signal names for HDMI terminal: 19 18 3 1 4 2 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Signal Name T.M.D.S. Data2 + T.M.D.S. Data2 Shield T.M.D.S. Data2 T.M.D.S. Data1 + T.M.D.S. Data1 Shield T.M.D.S. Data1 T.M.D.S. Data0 + T.M.D.S. Data0 Shield T.M.D.S. Data0 T.M.D.S. Clock + Pin No.
PC Connection Using PC input PC Out D-Sub 15 pin PC EXT SP(8Ω,20W[10W+10W]) [R] Audio Out [L] [AUDIO IN 2] IR_In IR_Out RS232 Out RS232 In RJ-45 HDMI In [PC IN] DVI In DVI Out [AUDIO IN 1] VGA YPbPr/CVBS Audio In 1 Pr Pb Y Signal names for mini D-sub 15-pin connector: 5 4 10 9 3 2 8 1 7 6 15 14 13 12 11 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 Signal Name R G B NC (not connected) GND (Ground) Pin No. 6 7 8 9 10 Signal Name GND (Ground) GND (Ground) GND (Ground) +5 V DC GND (Ground) Pin No.
Using DVI input PC EXT SP(8Ω,20W[10W+10W]) [R] Audio Out [L] [AUDIO IN 2] IR_In IR_Out RS232 Out RS232 In RJ-45 HDMI In [DVI IN] DVI In DVI Out [AUDIO IN 1] VGA YPbPr/CVBS Audio In 1 Pr Pb Y DVI-D Input Connector Pin Layouts: Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Signal Name T.M.D.S. Data2 T.M.D.S. Data2 + T.M.D.S. Data2 Shield — — DDC Clock DDC Data — T.M.D.S. Data1 T.M.D.S. Data1 + T.M.D.S. Data1 Shield — Pin No.
External Audio Connection Using audio out Audio In EXT SP(8Ω,20W[10W+10W]) [R] Stereo Amplifier [L] [AUDIO OUT] IR_In IR_Out RS232 Out RS232 In RJ-45 HDMI In DVI In DVI Out VGA YPbPr/CVBS Audio In 1 Pr Pb Y EXT SP(8Ω,20W[10W+10W]) Using speakers out External speakers IR_In IR_Out RS232 Out RS232 In RJ-45 HDMI In DVI In DVI Out VGA YPbPr/CVBS Audio In 1 Pr To connect the speaker wire: 1. While pressing the lever, insert the core wire. 2. Return the lever.
SERIAL Terminals Connection The SERIAL terminal is used when this Display is controlled by a computer. Display No.1 [RS-232C] NOTES: • Use the RS-232C cross cable to connect the computer to this Display. • The computer shown is for example purposes only. • Additional equipment and cables shown are not supplied with this set. The SERIAL terminal conforms to the RS-232C interface specification, so that this Display can be controlled by a computer which is connected to this terminal.
Daisy-chain Connection You can interconnect multiple displays to create a daisy-chain configuration for video wall applications. NOTES: • Use the RS-232C cross cable to connect the computer to this Display. • The computer shown is for example purposes only. • A DVI cable and IR cable are attached. • When using daisy chain, set the “TILING” menu option in the OSD “CONFIGURATION2 menu”.
Using Network Function This display has a network function to control the network connected display with your computer. NOTE: • To use the network function, set each {LAN SETTING} setting and make sure to set the {SERIAL CONTROL} to {LAN}. (see page 20, 29) Network Connection Display (main unit, rear) Hub or broadband router NOTES: • Make sure your broadband router or hub supports 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX. • To connect a device using 100BASE-TX, use “Category 5 or above” LAN cable (not included).
OSD Menu Setup for Network Connection To proceed the network setting, you will have to enter the OSD menu. SERIAL CONTROL: 4. In the submenu, press [ ] or [ ] button to select the {DHCP CLIENT} menu, press [ ] or [ ] button to select {ON}. Select {LAN} as the nectwork control port. 1. Press [MENU] button on this Display’s control. ADVANCED OPTION 2. Press [ ] or [ ] button to select the {ADVANCED OPTION} menu. DHCP CLIENT IP ADDRESS SUBNET MASK DEFAULT GATEWAY 3.
Using Web Browser Control You can use a Web browser to control this Display and set up a network and password. NOTE: • The “Web Browser Control” is currently supported with Windows IE6, IE7, or IE8. Before Using Web Browser Control To use the Web browser control, the Display and computer setups are required. Dsiplay Setup Set each {LAN SETTING} setting and make sure to set the {SERIAL CONTROL} to {LAN} (see page 20, 29). Computer Setup (for Windows operating system) Disable proxy server settings 1.
Access from Web Browser Access to the TOP screen of the Web browser control using a Web browser. 1. Start your Web browser. 2. Enter the IP address from the {IP ADDRESS} set with the {LAN SETTING} of this Display (see page 20, 29). 3. Enter the {Username} and {Password} when the Authentication screen is displayed. Authentication screen 4. Click [OK].
On-Screen Display Menu Entering the OSD Menu OSD Menu Overview Using this Display’s control buttons PICTURE menu EXT SP(8Ω,20W[10W+10W]) PICTURE 1 2 3 BRIGHTNESS CONTRAST SHARPNESS BLACK LEVEL TINT COLOR COLOR TEMPERATURE USER COLOR GAMMA SELECTION NOISE REDUCTION FILM MODE PICTURE RESET :SEL MUTE INPUT MENU 1. Press [MENU] button to display the OSD menu. 2. Press [ adjust. ] or [ ] button to choose the item you want to 3. Press [INPUT] button to enter the submenu. 4.
H POSITION NOTE: This item is functional only when {COLOR TEMPERATURE} is set to {USER}. Press the [ ] button to move the image to the right, or [ ] to move the image to the left. GAMMA SELECTION Gamma is what controls the overall brightness of an image. Images which are not corrected properly can appear too white or too dark, so controlling the gamma properly can have a huge influence on the overall picture quality of your display. The options are: {NATIVE} / {2.2} / {2.4} / {S GAMMA}.
V ZOOM Expands the vertical size of the image only. CONFIGURATION1 menu CONFIGURATION1 OFF TIMER SCHEDULE DATE AND TIME CONFIGURATION1 RESET H POSITION Moves the horizontal position of the image left or right. OFF 1 NOTE: This item is functional for PC input only. 1 V POSITION 2 Moves the vertical position of the image up or down. 3 NOTE: This item is functional for PC input only. :SEL INPUT RESOLUTION Set the resolution of the PC input.
1. Press [SET] button to enter the submenu. SCHEDULE TODAY 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 2012 . 01 . 11 ON ＿:＿ 1 OFF ＿:＿ EVERY DAY WED SAT +-:SEL THU EXIT 2 MON THU SUN :RETURN 2. Press [ ] or [ ] button to toggle among the {YEAR}, {MONTH}, {DAY}, {HOUR}, {MINUTE}, and {DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME} settings. 20 : 19 : 55 INPUT ＿ 3 3. Press [ ] or [ ] button to adjust all settings except {DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME}.
IR CONTROL • ENABLE: Choose to enable or disable the Tiling function. If enabled, this Display will apply the settings in {H MONITORS}, {V MONITORS}, {POSITION}, and {FRAME COMP.}. Select the operation mode of the remote control unit. • {NORMAL} - All displays can be operated normally by the remote control. • {LOCK} - Lock the remote control function of this Display. To unlock, press and hold the [RECALL] button on the remote control for 5 (five) seconds.
HEAT STATUS This function allows you to check the thermal status of this Display at any time. ADVANCED OPTION menu ADVANCED OPTION HEAT STATUS OFF COOLING FAN 2 TEMPERATURE: SENSOR 1 SENSOR 2 EXIT 1 35.7 C / 96.2 F 30.2 C / 86.
NOTE: This item is functional for HDMI-Video timing input only. FACTORY RESET NO SERIAL CONTROL Select the nectwork control port. YES The options are: {RS-232C} / {LAN}. NOTE: If {LAN} is selected, then {RS-232C} will not be activated, even if a cable is attached, and vice versa. :SEL SET :SET EXIT :RETURN MENU :EXIT MENU LAN SETTING Assign {IP ADDRESS}, {SUBNET MASK}, and {DEFAULT GATEWAY} for this Display.
Input Mode PC Resolution: Standard Resolution VGA Active Resolution H Pixels V Lines 480 640 480 480 WVGA 720 SVGA 800 XGA 1024 WXGA WXGA SXGA SXGA WXGA WXGA UXGA HD1080 1280 1280 1280 1280 1360 1366 1600 1920 Refresh Rate Dot Clock Aspect Ratio Stand for Mode 60 Hz 72 Hz 75 Hz 25.175 MHz 31.5 MHz 31.5 MHz 4:3 Video Graphic Array 400 70 Hz 33.
Cleaning and Troubleshooting Cleaning Caution When Using this Display • • • Do not bring your hands, face or objects close to the ventilation holes of this Display. The top of this Display is usually very hot due to the high temperature of exhaust air being released through the ventilation holes. Burns or personal injuries may occur if any body parts are brought too close. Placing any object near the top of this Display could also result in heat related damage to the object as well as the Display itself.
Troubleshooting Before you call for service, determine the symptoms and make a few simple checks as shown below. Symptom Possible Cause Remedy No picture is displayed 1. The power cord is disconnected. 1. Plug in the power cord. 2. The main power switch on the back of this Display is not switched on. 2. Make sure the power switch is switched on. 3. The selected input has no connection. 3. Connect a signal connection to this Display. 4. The display is in standby mode.
Symptoms Picture Checks Sound Interference Electrical Appliances Noisy Sound Cars / Motorcycles Fluorescent light Normal Picture No Sound No Picture No Sound No Picture Normal Sound No remote control operations can be performed. Volume (Check whether the mute function has been activated on the remote control.) Not plugged into AC outlet Not switched on PICTURE and BRIGHTNESS/Volume setting (Check by pressing the power switch or stand-by button on the remote control.
Technical Specifications Display: Item Specifications Screen Size 55” LCD Active Screen Size 54.64 inches (1387.80 mm) diagonal Aspect Ratio 16:9 Number of pixels 1920 (H) x 1080 (V) Pixel Pitch 0.630 (H) x 0.630 (V) [mm], 0.0248 (H) x 0.0248 (V) [inch] Displayable Colors 10 Bit (D), 1.
Information for Users on Collection and Disposal of Old Equipment and used Batteries These symbols on the products, packaging, and/or accompanying documents mean that used electrical and electronic products and batteries should not be mixed with general household waste. For proper treatment, recovery and recycling of old products and used batteries, please take them to applicable collection points, in accordance with your national legislation and the Directives 2002/96/EC and 2006/66/EC.
