Panasonic FULL HD LCD Display TH-43LFE8U Operating Instructions

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43-inch model
48-inch model
55-inch model
65-inch model 
						

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Connections
AC cord connection and fixing
43/48/55-inch models
Back of the unit
Insert the AC cord securely all the way seated on 
the back side of the unit.
65-inch model

”The AC cord for the 65-inch model has a 3-pin plug 
with earth.
Back of the unit
AC cord fixing
AC cord (supplied)
Plug the connector into the display unit.
Plug the AC cord until it clicks.
Note

”Make sure that the AC cord is locked on both the 
left and right sides.
Unplug the AC cord
Unplug the connector pressing the two knobs.
Note

”When disconnecting the AC cord, be absolutely 
sure to disconnect the AC cord plug at the socket 
outlet first.

”The supplied AC cord set is for this unit exclusive 
use. Do not use this for other purposes.
AC cord (supplied)
Insert the plug until the line is hidden. 
						

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Cable fixing
Note

”3 clampers are supplied with this unit. Fix the cables 
at 3 locations using the holes of clampers as shown 
below.
If you need more clampers, purchase them from your 
dealer. (Available from the customer service)
Keep pushing both 
side snaps hole 1.  Attach the clamper
Insert the clamper in a 
hole.To remove from the 
unit:
snaps
Keep pushing the 
knob hooks 2.  Bundle the cables
Set the tip in the hooksTo loosen:
knob 
						

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Video equipment connection
 
1 AV IN (VIDEO): Composite Video Input Terminal
Connect to video equipment such as 
VCR or DVD player, etc.
(see page 19)
2 PC IN: PC Input Terminal
Connect to video terminal of PC, 
video equipment with “Y, P
B(CB), 
PR(CR)” or “R, G, B” output.
(see page 18)
3AV IN
(HDMI 1,
 HDMI 2):HDMI Input Terminal
Connect to video equipment such as 
VCR or DVD player, etc.
(see page 16)
4 DVI-D IN: DVI-D Input Terminal
Connect to video equipment with 
DVI-D output.
(see page 17)
5 SERIAL IN: Serial Control Terminal
Control the Display by connecting 
to PC.
(see page 19)
6  LAN: LAN Terminal
Control the Display by connecting to 
Network.
(see page 64)
7 USB: USB Memory Terminal
Connect the USB memory to use the 
USB media player function. Also, 
this can be used to supply power of 
up to 5V/1A to an external device 
when receiving images.
(see page 22,31)
8 IR IN, IR OUT: Infrared Signal Input/output 
Terminal
Use this when operating more than 
one display with one remote control.
(see page 21)
9 AUDIO IN: Audio input terminal shared with 
DVI-D IN and PC IN
(see page 17,18)
10 AUDIO OUT: Analogue Audio Output Terminal
Connect to audio equipment with 
analogue audio input terminal.
(see page 21)
Note

”If the outer shape of the plug of a connection cable 
is large, it may come in contact with the plug of an 
adjacent connection cable. Use a connection cable 
with the suitable plug size for the terminal alignment. 
						

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HDMI 1 and 2 terminals connection
Note

”Additional equipment and HDMI cable shown are not 
supplied with this set.

”Some HDMI equipment may not be able to display 
picture.
 HDMI cable (not supplied)
 Video Cassette Recorder
 DVD PlayerPin assignments and signal names for HDMI 
Terminal
Pin No. 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+
T.M.D.S Clock Shield
T.M.D.S Clock-
CEC
SCL
SDA
DDC/CEC Ground
+5V DC
Hot Plug Detect 
						

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DVI-D IN terminal connection
Note

”Additional equipment and cables shown are not 
supplied with this set.

”Use the DVI-D cable complying with the DVI 
standard. Image deterioration may occur depending 
on the length or the quality of the cable.
Shared with PC IN.
  DVI-D video cable (Within 5 m) (not supplied)
 Stereo mini plug (M3) cable (not supplied)
 PC with DVI-D video outPin assignments and signal names for DVI-D 
Input Connector
Pin No. Signal Name
T.M.D.S. data 2-
T.M.D.S. data 2+
T.M.D.S. data 2 shield
DDC clock
DDC data
T.M.D.S. data 1-
T.M.D.S. data 1+
T.M.D.S. data 1 shield
+5 V DC
GND (Ground)
Hot plug detect 
T.M.D.S. data 0-
T.M.D.S. data 0+ 
T.M.D.S. data 0 shield
T.M.D.S. clock shield
T.M.D.S. clock+
T.M.D.S. clock- 
						

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PC IN terminal connection
Connect a cable 
which matches 
the audio output 
terminal on the 
computer.
(not supplied) (Male) (Female)
Shared with DVI-D IN.
 Mini D-sub 15p (not supplied)
  Conversion adapter (if necessary) (not supplied)
  Stereo mini plug (M3) cable (not supplied)
 COMPUTER
The type of computer signal that can be connected

”With regard to the typical PC input signals that 
are described in “Preset Signals” (see page 75), 
adjustment values such as for the standard picture 
positions and sizes have already been stored in this 
unit. You can add up to eight PC input signal types that 
are not included in the list.

”Computer signals which can be input are those with 
a horizontal scanning frequency of 30 to 110 kHz and 
vertical scanning frequency of 48 to 120 Hz.

”The display resolution is a maximum of 1 440 × 1 080 
dots when the aspect mode is set to [4:3], and 1 920 
× 1 080 dots when the aspect mode is set to [16:9]. 
If the display resolution exceeds these maximums, it 
may not be possible to show fine detail with sufficient 
clarity.

”In [ENGLISH(US)] OSD language, [16:9] is displayed 
as [FULL].
Note

”The PC IN terminal is DDC2B-compatible. If the 
computer being connected is not DDC2B-compatible, 
you will need to make setting changes to the computer 
at the time of connection.

”Some PC models cannot be connected to the 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 computer, cables and conversion adapter 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.

”Component Input is possible with the pin 1, 2, 3 of the 
Mini D-sub 15P Connector.

”Change the [Component/RGB-in select] setting in 
the [Signal] menu to [Component] (when Component 
signal connection) or [RGB] (when RGB signal 
connection). (see page 48)

”Do not set the horizontal and vertical scanning 
frequencies of PC signals to those exceeding or 
falling below the specified frequency ranges.
Pin assignments and signal names for PC Input 
Terminal (Mini D-sub 15P)
1
6 7 8 3
9 4 510
15 14 13 12 112
Pin No. Signal Name
R (PR/CR)
G (Y) 
B (PB/CB)
NC (not connected)
GND (Ground)
GND (Ground)
GND (Ground)
GND (Ground)
+5 V DC
GND (Ground)
NC (not connected)
SDA
HD/SYNC
VD
SCL 
						

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VIDEO terminal connection
Note

”Video equipment, connection cables and conversion 
plugs are not supplied with this unit.
Yellow
White
Red
   
4-pole mini plug conversion cable (commercially 
available)
   
Audio video pin cable   
Video Cassette Recorder  DVD Player
Wiring specifications for 4-pole mini plug
Note

”Use a 4-pole mini plug (M3) with the following 
wiring specifications for the VIDEO terminal 
of this unit. If the wiring of a plug is different, 
audio and video are not correctly input.
1
3
42
Audio L (White)Video (Yellow)GND (Ground)
Audio R (Red)
SERIAL terminal connection
The SERIAL terminal conforms to the RS-232C interface 
specification, so that the Display can be controlled by a 
computer which is connected to this terminal.
(Male)
(Female)
(D-sub 9p)
  RS-232C Straight cable (not supplied)
 COMPUTER, etc.
Note

”Use the RS-232C straight cable to connect the 
computer to the Display.

”The computer shown is for example purposes only.

”Additional computer and cables shown are not 
supplied with this set.
The computer will require software which allows the 
sending and receiving of control data which satisfies 
the conditions given below. Use a computer application 
such as programming language software. Refer to the 
documentation for the computer application for details. 
						

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Pin assignments and signal names for SERIAL 
Terminal
6789
13452
Pin No. Signal Name
NC (not connected)
RXD
TXD
Non use
GND (Ground)
Non use
RTSShorted in this setCTS
NC (not connected)
These signal names are those of computer 
specifications.
Communication parameters
Signal level: RS-232C compliant
Synchronization method: Asynchronous
Baud rate: 9600 bps
Parity: None
Character length: 8 bits
Stop bit: 1 bit
Flow control: None
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 does 
not need to be sent.
STX C1C2C3 P1P2P3P4:P5ETX
Start  
(02h)
3-character command  
(3 bytes)Colon
Parameter(s) End  
(03h)Command
Command Parameter Control details
PON None Power ON
POF None Power OFF
AVL *** Volume 000 - 100
AMT0 Audio MUTE OFF
1 Audio MUTE ON
IMS None Input select (toggle)
HM1HDMI 1 input 
(HDMI1)
HM2HDMI 2 input 
(HDMI2)
DV1DVI-D IN input 
(DVI-D)
PC1 PC IN input (PC)
VD1VIDEO input 
(VIDEO)
UD1 USB input (USB)
Note

”If multiple commands are transmitted, be sure to wait 
for the response for the first command to come from 
this unit before sending the next command.

”If an incorrect command is sent by mistake, this 
unit will send an “ER401” command back to the 
computer.

”In Standby condition (power OFF with remote 
control), the unit responds to PON command only.

”Consult your local Panasonic dealer for detail 
instructions on command usage.