Panasonic Full HD LCD Display TH 70LF50 Operating Instructions

							3D Y/C FILTER
ON
1/2
SIGNAL
INPUT LABEL
ECO MODE SETTINGS
WOBBLING
SET UP
OFF
COMPONENT/RGB-IN SELECT
RGB SCREENSAVER
NO ACTIVITY POWER OFF
DISABLE
OSD LANGUAGEENGLISH (
US)
3D Y/C FILTER
COLOR SYSTEM
SIGNAL
ON
AUTO
3 : 2 PULLDOWN
OFF
[ 
VIDEO ]
NOISE REDUCTION
OFF
3 : 2 PULLDOWN
SIGNAL
OFF
[ 
Digital ]
NOISE REDUCTION
OFFHDMI RANGE
AUTOH-FREQ.
V- F R E Q .kHz
Hz 63.98
60.02
SIGNAL FORMAT 1280×1024/60
DOT CLOCK FREQ.MHz 108.0
SIGNAL [ 
COMPONENT ]
XGA MODENOISE REDUCTION
OFFH-FREQ.
V- F R E Q .kHz
Hz 63.98
60.02
SIGNAL FORMAT 1280×1024/60
1024×7683 : 2 PULLDOWNOFF
SYNC
SIGNAL
H-FREQ.
V- F R E Q .kHz
Hz 63.98
60.02
SIGNAL FORMAT 1280×1024/60
[ 
RGB ]
3 : 2 PULLDOWN
XGA MODE
NOISE REDUCTION
OFF AUTO
OFF
1024×768
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Press to select the menu to adjust.
Press to adjust the menu.
Press to exit from adjust mode. Note: 
“SIGNAL” setup menu displays a different setting condition for each input signal.3
4
SET UP for Input Signals
SIGNAL menu
For VIDEO
3D Y/C FILTER
Select “SIGNAL” from the “SET UP” menu during Video input signal mode.
(“SIGNAL [VIDEO]” menu is displayed.)
Press to select the “3D Y/C FILTER”.
Press to set ON / OFF. Press to display the SET UP menu.
Press to select the “SIGNAL”.
Press to display the SIGNAL menu.
2 1
For RGB
For COMPONENT For DigitalPress ACTION  (
  ) button 
						

							3D Y/C FILTER
COLOR SYSTEM 
SIGNAL 
ON 
AUTO 
3 : 2 PULLDOWN OFF 
[ 
VIDEO ] 
3 : 2 PULLDOWN OFF 
XGA MODE
1024×768
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3:2 PULLDOWN
COLOR SYSTEM
Select SIGNAL from the “SET UP” menu during Video input signal mode. 
(“SIGNAL [VIDEO]” menu is displayed.)
SET UP for Input Signals
Press to select the “COLOR SYSTEM” .
Press to select each function.
If the image becomes unstable:
With the system set on Auto, under conditions of low level or noisy 
input signals the image may in rare cases become unstable. Should 
this occur, set the system to match the format of the input signal.
Press to select “3:2 PULLDOWN”.
Press to set ON/OFF. 3:2 PULLDOWN: 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.
Note:
When ON, this setting only affects the following signal input:
•  NTSC / PAL signal input during Video input signal.
•  525i(480i), 625i(575i), 1125(1080)/60i signal input during Component input signal.
XGA MODE
This menu is displayed when the input signal is analog (Component/PC). 
This menu sets two types of XGA signals with 60Hz vertical frequency having different aspect ratios and sampling rates 
(1,024 × 768 @ 60Hz and 1,366 × 768 @ 60Hz).
When a 1,280 x 768 @ 60Hz input signal is automatically detected, the image is processed as a 1,280 x 768 @ 60Hz 
XGA input signal irrespective of this setting.
Press to select “XGA MODE”.
Press to select “1024×768”, “1366×768”.
Note:
After making this setting, be sure to make each adjustment (such as “AUTO SETUP”) on the “POS. /SIZE” menu as 
necessary. (see page 25, 26)
COLOR SYSTEM:Set the color system to match the input signal. When “AUTO” is set, COLOR SYSTEM will be automatically 
selected from NTSC/PAL/SECAM/NTSC 4.43/PAL M/PAL N.
To display PAL60 signal, select “AUTO”.
AUTO SECAM NTSC PAL M PAL N
NTSC 4.43 PA L 
						

							()NOISE REDUCTION
OFF 
3 : 2 PULLDOWN
SIGNAL
OFF
[ 
Digital ]
NOISE REDUCTION
OFFHDMI RANGE
AUTO
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Note: 
NOISE REDUCTION can be adjusted while a Video or Component signal is being applied.
SET UP for Input Signals
NOISE REDUCTION
Press to select “NOISE REDUCTION”.
Press to select “OFF”, “AUTO”, “MIN”, “MID”, “MAX”.
AUTO:  NOISE REDUCTION will be automatically 
selected from “MIN”, “MID” or “MAX”.
SYNC
SIGNAL[ 
RGB ]
3 : 2 PULLDOWN
XGA MODEAUTO
OFF
1024
×768
This function operates only during input from PC IN terminal.
SYNC
HDMI RANGE
Con rm 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, the synchronized signal that is input  rst is selected.
ON G:  Uses a synchronized signal on the Video G signal, which is input from the G connector.
Note:
Accepts only RGB signals from COMPONENT/RGB IN terminal with “SYNC ON G”.
Switches the dynamic range according to the input signal from HDMI terminal.
VIDEO(16-235): If the input signal is the video range, Example: HDMI terminal output for DVD player
FULL(0-255): If the input signal is full range, Example: HDMI terminal output for personal computer
AUTO: 
Switches the dynamic range automatically between “VIDEO(16-235)” and “FULL(0-255)” according to the input signal.
Note:
This function can be set only for HDMI signal input.Press to select the “SYNC”.
Press to adjust.
Press to select “HDMI RANGE”.
Press to select “VIDEO(16-235)”, “FULL(0-255)”, “AUTO”. 
						

							H-FREQ.
V- F R E Q .kHz
Hz 63.98
60.02
SIGNAL FORMAT 1280×1024/60
H-FREQ.
V-FREQ.kHz
Hz 63.98
60.02
DOT CLOCK FREQ.MHz 108.0
SIGNAL FORMAT 1280×1024/60
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SET UP for Input Signals
Displays the frequency and the type of the current input signal.
This display is valid only for COMPONENT/RGB/PC and Digital input signal. 
Display range:
Horizontal  30 - 110 kHz
Vertical  48 - 120 Hz
The dot clock frequency is displayed during digital signal input.
Note:
The automatically detected signal format may be displayed differently than the actual 
input signal.
Input signal display 
						

							2/2SET UP
MULTI DISPLAY SETUP
SET UP TIMER
PRESENT TIME SETUPNETWORK SETUPMENU DISPLAY DURATION15 SMENU TRANSPARENCY20
--:--:--:--:--:--
DHCP
NETWORK SETUP
SAVE
0
192.168.    0.    8
255.255.255.    0
192.168.    0.    1
1024
AUTO
RS-232COFF
SUBNET MASK
LAN SPEED GATEWAY IP ADDRESS
PORT
CONTROL I/F SELECT NETWORK ID
MAC ADDRESS
Network Setup
Make the various settings to use the network function.
  
DHCP, IP ADDRESS, SUBNET MASK, and GATEWAY settings
1 Set DHCP.
     When “OFF” is selected, IP ADDRESS and other settings can be set 
manually.
2 Select the item and press .
3 Enter an address.
I192.168.    0.    8IP ADDRESS1  Use  to select a digit.
2  Use  to change a number.
3  Press .
Pressing 
 will cancel the address change.
4 Select “SAVE” and press .
PORT setting
1 Select “PORT” and press .
2 Enter a port number.
I01024PORT1  Use  to select a digit.
2  Use  to change a number.
3  Press .
Pressing 
 will cancel the port number change.
SAVE
Save the current network Setup. Each value set for DHCP, 
IP address, Subnet mask, and Gateway will be saved. If 
“NG” is displayed, check the same 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 display and setting)
Enter a gateway address if DHCP server is not used.PORT
Set the port number used for command control. 
The available setting range is 1024 – 65535.
When the PJLink™ protocol is used, the port setting is not 
necessary.
LAN SPEED
Set the connection speed of the LAN environment.
Select the value from AUTO, 10 HALF, 10 FULL, 
100 HALF or 100 FULL.
NETWORK ID
Set the ID to identify this unit.
The available setting range is 0 – 99.
CONTROL I/F SELECT
Set whether to control with RS-232C (serial) or LAN. When 
“LAN” is set, power indicator lights orange under the condition 
of power off with remote control (stand-by state).
MAC ADDRESS
Display the MAC address of this unit. However, the MAC 
address is not displayed when the “CONTROL I/F SELECT” 
is set to “RS-232C”.
Notes:
•  To use a DHCP server, make sure the DHCP server is started. 
•  Contact your network administrator for details on settings.
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							Options
1/3
Initial input On screen display
Input SearchOn
Off
Off Off
0 0Maximum VOL level Initial VOL levelOffInput lockOffButton lockOffRemocon User level
Options 
Enable Off-timer function Normal Initial Power Mode 0 ID select Off Remote ID Off Serial ID ---Serial Daisy ChainOff Studio W/B 
2/3 
 
3/3Options
Off
Off
Clock DisplaySlot powerOff
Power ON Screen Delay
Function button assign 1
Power On Message (No activity power off)On
Signal
Function button assign 2ScreensaverPower Switch LockOff
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Item Adjustments
Input SearchSet auto input switching for when there is no signal. (see page 48)
On screen displayOn:  Displays all the following on screen.
• Power on display
• Input signal switch display
• No signal display
• Mute and the remaining time of off-timer after 
 was pressed.
Off:  Hides all the items above from view.
Initial inputAdjusts the input signal when the unit is turned on.
Off 
 SLOT INPUT*  VIDEO  Component/RGB  PC  DVI  HDMI  Off
* “SLOT INPUT” is displayed when an optional Terminal Board is installed.
   
When a Terminal Board with dual input terminals is installed, “SLOT INPUT A” and “SLOT INPUT B” are displayed.Notes:
• Only the adjusted signal is displayed. (see page 19)
• This menu is available only when “Input lock” is “Off”.
Initial VOL levelPress 
 button to adjust the volume when the unit is turned on.
Off 
 On
Off:  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 levelPress 
 button to adjust the maximum volume.
Off 
 On
Off:  Sets auto maximum volume.
On:  Sets your preferred maximum volume.
Notes:
• If the “Maximum VOL level” is set lower than the “Initial VOL level”, the “Initial VOL level” automatically 
becomes the same as the “Maximum VOL level”.
• The volume display can go up to 100 regardless of the settings.
• You can hear the changed volume regardless of your volume setting before opening the options menu if 
you adjust the volume when “Maximum VOL level” is “On” and cursor is on the menu.
Input lockLocks the input switch operation.
Off 
 SLOT INPUT*  VIDEO  Component/RGB  PC  DVI  HDMI  Off
* “SLOT INPUT” is displayed when an optional Terminal Board is installed.
   
When a Terminal Board with dual input terminals is installed, “SLOT INPUT A” and “SLOT INPUT B” are displayed.Notes:
• Only the adjusted signal is displayed (see page 19).
• Input switch can be used when this is set to “Off”. 
Options Adjustments
1Press to display the SET UP menu.
4Press to select your preferred menu.
Press to adjust the menu.
5Press to exit from Options menu.
2Press to select “OSD LANGUAGE”.
Press for more than 3 seconds.
3Press to select “Options”.
Press to display the Options menu.Options
Shipping 
						

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Item Adjustments
Button lockOff 
 On  MENU&ENTER 
Off:  All the buttons on main unit can be used.
MENU&ENTER: Locks 
MENU and  buttons on main unit.
On:  Locks all the button on main unit except the Power switch.
Sets Button lock with the unit buttons in the following procedure.
Off:  Press 
+/ four times
Press INPUT four times
Press -/ four times
Press MENU&ENTER: Press  four times
Press +/ four times
Press INPUT four times
Press On:  Press -/ four times
Press  four times
Press +/ four times
Press 
Remocon User levelOff 
 User1  User2  User3 
Off:  You can use all of the buttons on the remote control.
User1:
 You can only use , , , ,  buttons on the remote control.
User2: You can only use 
 button on the remote control.
User3: Locks all the buttons on remote control.
Off-timer functionEnable:  Enables the “Off-timer function”.
Disable:  Disables the “Off-timer function”.
Note:    When “Disable” is set, the Off-timer is cancelled.
Initial Power ModeNormal 
 On  StandbySets the power mode of the unit for when the power recovers from failure or after plugging off and in again.Normal:  Power returns in as the same state as before the power interruption.
Standby:  Power returns in standby mode. (Power Indicator : red/orange)
On:    Power returns in power On. (Power Indicator : green)
Note: 
When using multiple displays, “Standby” is preferred to be set in order to reduce a power load.
ID selectSets panel ID number when panel is used in “Remote ID” or “Serial ID”.
Set value range: 0 - 100
(Standard value: 0)
Remote IDThe setting of this menu is valid only when using ID remote 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 39) 
and “ID select” (above-mentioned).
Serial IDSets the panel ID Control.
Off:  Disables external control by the ID.
On:  Enables the external control by the ID.
Serial Daisy ChainSets the top and end of a daisy chain when the SERIAL terminal of Display is daisy chained.
---:    When the Display is under SERIAL control on a standalone basis, or if not at the top or end of daisy 
chain.
Top: To connect to the top of daisy chain.
End: To connect to the end of daisy chain.
Studio W/BOff:  Nullify all the settings adjusted.
On:  Sets the color temperature for TV studio.
Note: Valid only when the “WARM” is set as “COLOR TEMP” in PICTURE menu.
Slot powerOff 
 Auto  On
Off:  Power is not transmitted to the slot power.
Auto:  Power is transmitted to the slot power only when main power is on.
On:  Power is transmitted to the slot power when main power is on or in the standby state.
Note:  In some cases, power is transmitted to the slot power when main power is on or in the standby state 
regardless of the slot power setting.
Power ON Screen 
DelayOff 
 1  2  3....  30 
You can set the power-on delay time of the displays to reduce the power load, when you press   to turn 
on the multiple displays that are set together, for example, on MULTI DISPLAY system. 
Set each display’s setting individually.
Off:      The display will be turned on at the same time as 
  is pressed.1 to 30 (sec.):  Set the power-on delay time (second).
     After pressing  , the display will be powered on with time delay depending on this setting.
Notes:
• During this function is working, the power indicator is blinking green.
• 
This function also works when the power recovers from failure or after plugging off and in again the power cord.
Clock DisplayOff:  Not display the clock.
On:  Display the clock.
The clock is displayed at the lower left of the screen when 
 button is pressed.
        Note:  When “PRESENT TIME SETUP” is not set, the clock is not displayed even 
if “Clock Display” is “On” (see page 30)
  
10:00
Options Adjustments 
						

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Normalization
When both main unit buttons and remote control are disabled due to the “Button lock”, “Remocon User level” or “Remote 
ID” adjustments, set all the values “Off” so that all the buttons are enabled again.
Press the 
-/ button on main unit together with  button on the remote control and hold for more than 5 seconds. 
The “Shipping” menu is displayed and the lock is released when it disappears.
Options Adjustments
Item Adjustments
Power On Message 
(No activity power 
off)Whether to show/hide No activity power off Precautions at the time of power ON is set.
On:  The warning precautions are shown at the time of power ON.
Off:  The warning precautions are not shown at the time of power ON.
Note:
This setting is enabled only if “NO ACTIVITY POWER OFF” is “ENABLE” (see page 34). 
Function button assign 1
Function button assign 2
Set the functions that operates when  is pressed.
Signal: The “SIGNAL” menu is displayed.
Screensaver: The “SCREENSAVER” menu is displayed.
ECO menu: The “ECO MODE SETTINGS” menu is displayed.
Set up TIMER: The “SET UP TIMER” menu is displayed.
Note:
Factory settings are as follows.
FUNCTION1 button: Signal
FUNCTION2 button: Screensaver
Use the FUNCTION button
The menu screen is displayed. (Example: Signal)
3D Y/C FILTER
COLOR SYSTEM
SIGNAL
ON
AUTO
3 : 2 PULLDOWN
OFF
[ 
VIDEO ]
NOISE REDUCTION
OFF
Press the FUNCTION button to exit from the menu.
Power Switch LockSets the lock setting for the display Power switch.
On:  Power switch operation is disabled.
Off:  Power switch operation is enabled.
Input Search
Primary InputOff
Secondary Input
Input Search
SEARCHING...
Press ACTION  (  ) button
Options
1/3
On screen display Input SearchOnInitial inputOff
Input Search
Off: When there is no signal, the input is not switched automatically. 
All Inputs: Searches all inputs and switches to an input with a signal.
Priority: Searches “Primary Input” and “Secondary Input” in order and switches to an input with a signal.
Primary Input, Secondary Input
Set the input to search when “Priority” is selected.
(NONE) 
 SLOT INPUT*  VIDEO  Component/RGB  PC  DVI  HDMI 
*  “SLOT INPUT” is displayed when an optional Terminal Board is installed.
When a Terminal Board with dual input terminals is installed, “SLOT INPUT A” and “SLOT INPUT B” are displayed.
Note: 
•  This menu is available only when “Input lock” is “Off”. (see page 46)
“SEARCHING...” is displayed during the input search.
1 select
2 adjust
Input Search
When a signal is not detected, another input with a signal is automatically selected. 
						

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Using Network Function
This unit has a network function to control the network connected display with your computer.
Note:
To use the network function, set each “NETWORK SETUP” setting and make sure to set the “CONTROL I/F SELECT” 
to “LAN”. (see page 45)
When “LAN” is set, power indicator lights orange under the condition of power off with remote control (stand-by state).
Example of Network Connection
Command Control
Display (main unit, rear)
Hub or broadband routerLAN cable
(not supplied)
Notes:
•  Make sure the broadband router or hub supports 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX. 
•  To connect a device using 100BASE-TX, use “category 5” LAN cable. 
•  Touching the LAN terminal with a statically charged hand (body) may cause damage due to its discharge.
  Do not touch the LAN terminal or a metal part of the LAN cable. 
•  For instructions on how to connect, consult your network administrator.
Network function of the unit can control the unit in the same way as serial control from a network. 
Supported commands
Commands used in the serial control are supported. (see page 16)
Note:
Consult your local Panasonic dealer for detail instructions on command usage. COMPUTER 
						

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Using Network Function
PJLink™ Protocol
The network function of the unit conforms with PJLink™ class 1 and you can operate the following actions from your 
computer using PJLink™ protocol. 
• Display setup
•  Display status query
Supported commands
Commands to control the unit with PJLink™ protocol are shown in the table below.
PJLink™ security authentication
Set “Panasonic” for the PJLink™ password.
•  PJLink™ is a pending trademark in Japan, the United States, and other countries or areas. 
Command Control Remark
POWR Power controlParameter
0 = Standby  1 = Power “On”
POWR ? Power status queryParameter
0 = Standby  1 = Power “On”
INPT Input switch
Parameter
See the parameter for command INST ?
INPT ? Input switch query
AVMT Shutter control Parameter
10 = Picture On (picture mute deactivated), 11 = Picture Off (picture on mute)
20 = Audio On (audio mute deactivated), 21 = Audio Off (audio on mute)
30 = Shutter mode Off (picture and audio mute deactivated)
31 = Shutter 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: Means fan error. 0 or 2.
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 = Error is not detected, 2 = Error
LAMP ? Lamp status query Not supported
INST ? Input switch list query Parameter
Numbers 11 to 13 are depending on the slot installation condition
11: PC IN input (PC)
When a single input terminal board
is attached
11: SLOT input (SLOT INPUT)
12: PC IN input (PC)
21: VIDEO input (VIDEO)
31: HDMI input (HDMI)When a dual input terminal board is
attached
11: SLOT input (SLOT INPUT A)
12: SLOT input (SLOT INPUT B)
13: PC IN input (PC)
22:  COMPONENT/RGB IN input 
(COMPONENT)
32: DVI-D IN input (DVI)
NAME ? Projector name query Returns empty character (no name information)
INF1 ? Manufacturer name query Returns “Panasonic”
INF2 ? Model name query Returns “TH-70/80LF50”
INFO ? Other information query Returns version number
CLSS ? Class information query Returns “1”