FAQ

LF Series

Frequently asked questions for each product are shown here along with their answers.
For questions/answers that apply to all models, please see the Common to All Series section.

Q1 Which hardware should I select to hang the display on the wall? LF80 LF8

Wall-hanging hardware made by Panasonic is not available as an option. Please use general-purpose hardware, made by a hardware manufacturer, which conforms to VESA specifications.

TH-55LF80/55LF8 → VESA-standard-compliant 400 mm x 400 mm
TH-49LF80/49LF8 → VESA-standard-compliant 400 mm x 200 mm
TH-42LF80/42LF8 → VESA-standard-compliant 200 mm x 200 mm

• Applicable models: TH-42LF80, TH-42LF8, TH-49LF80, TH-49LF8, TH-55LF80, TH-55LF8

Q2 What is the screw diameter and depth of the holes for wall-mounting on the back of the display? LF80 LF8

The screw diameters and depths are as follows.

TH-55LF80/55LF8 → Screw diameter M6 Depth 10 mm
TH-49LF80/49LF8 → Screw diameter M6 Depth 10 mm
TH-42LF80/42LF8 → Screw diameter M6 Depth 10 mm

• Applicable models: TH-42LF80, TH-42LF8, TH-49LF80, TH-49LF8, TH-55LF80, TH-55LF8

Q3 Can the display be positioned portrait setting? LF80 LF8

The LF Series can be positioned in the portrait setting.
Be sure to install the power indicator on the bottom side for the LF Series.

• Applicable models: TH-42LF80, TH-42LF8, TH-49LF80, TH-49LF8, TH-55LF80, TH-55LF8

Q4 Are there any settings required when installing it vertically? LF80 LF8

Set the "Display Orientation" to "Portrait" in the setup menu. The onscreen display will be displayed 90° counterclockwise and easier to see when the unit is installed vertically.

* Only the onscreen displays will be displayed 90° counterclockwise. The images will not be rotated.

• Applicable models: TH-42LF80, TH-42LF8, TH-49LF80, TH-49LF8, TH-55LF80, TH-55LF8

Q5 Can the display be mounted with a forward or backward tilt? LF80 LF8

When mounted horizontally or vertically, the display can be tilted 45° forward and 45° backward.

• Applicable models: TH-42LF80, TH-42LF8, TH-49LF80, TH-49LF8, TH-55LF80, TH-55LF8

Q6 How much space is required when installing? LF80 LF8

When using the stationary stand, leave over 10 cm for the upper, right, and left sides, and over 5 cm for the back surface. When using any other attachments, please follow the instruction manuals.
If the instruction manual does not provide dimensions, leave over 10 cm for the top and bottom as well as the right and left of the unit, and over 5 cm for the back surface. This also applies to when installing the unit vertically.

• Applicable models: TH-42LF80, TH-42LF8, TH-49LF80, TH-49LF8, TH-55LF80, TH-55LF8

Q7 I can't play JPEG files using a USB media player. LF80 LF8

The following are possible reasons.

1). The resolution of the JPEG files may exceed the maximum resolution (4096 x 4096). Use files that are within the stipulated maximum resolution.

2). Playback is not possible if the JPEG files are progressive JPEG. Create content with baseline JPEG.

3). Playback is not possible if the color mode of the JPEG files is "CMYK." Create files with the "RGB" color mode.

• Applicable models: TH-42LF80, TH-42LF8, TH-49LF80, TH-49LF8, TH-55LF80, TH-55LF8

Q8 I can't play videos using a USB media player. LF80 LF8

Please check the following.

1). Is the scenario file check displayed as "playable"?
If an error code is displayed, there is a possibility that the scenario file or file list are not described correctly, so check it.
Confirmation method: Press SETUP on the remote controller → Select "USB media player settings" in the default setting menu → "Scenario file check".
Read the "Operating Instructions" for details of the error codes.

2). If the video cannot be played even though the scenario file check is displayed as "playable", there is a possibility that the data file is unplayable.

* There are supported format files that cannot be played. Check the following content.

• Change the resolution or frame rate.
  ⇒ Keep the maximum resolution within the specified value. Read the "Operating Instructions" regarding the maximum resolution.
• Convert to a different codec (video compression technology) and confirm.
  ⇒ The supported codecs (video compression method) are MPEG-4 Visual/MPEG-4 AVC and VC-1.
• Change to another USB memory and confirm.
  ⇒ Depending on the USB memory, it may not be able to be played normally.

• Applicable models: TH-42LF80, TH-42LF8, TH-49LF80, TH-49LF8, TH-55LF80, TH-55LF8

Q9 Is a scenario file required when using a USB media player? LF80 LF8

When using a USB media player with a single media player (one display only), videos can be played without a scenario file.
However, the playback intervals of the still image files will play based on the settings, which can be viewed from the display's "SETUP" → "Slide show duration" from the "USB media player settings". For video files, the entire recording will be played.
When using it as a multimedia player, a scenario file or file list will be required.
For details, read the "Operating Instructions" or the "USB Media Player User Guide".

• Applicable models: TH-42LF80, TH-42LF8, TH-49LF80, TH-49LF8, TH-55LF80, TH-55LF8

Q10 I tried to play a file with a USB media player using a scenario file, but it won't play according to the scenario. "Available" is displayed in the scenario file settings. LF80 LF8

The scenario file's extension may be duplicated and saved.
When creating a scenario file using Windows, even if the file name is displayed as "scenario.dat," the actual file name "scenario.dat.dat" and the extension may be duplicated. In this case, the unit may not be able to recognize it as a scenario file, and it will be played without a scenario file.
Check the Windows folder option settings.

• Applicable models: TH-42LF80, TH-42LF8, TH-49LF80, TH-49LF8, TH-55LF80, TH-55LF8

Q11 How can I create a scenario file and file list? LF80 LF8

Read the "Operating Instructions" for details.
If you use the "Multimedia Monitoring Conrol Software", read the "USB Media Player User Guide".

• Applicable models: TH-42LF80, TH-42LF8, TH-49LF80, TH-49LF8, TH-55LF80, TH-55LF8

Q12 When using it as a multiplayer, how do I create a scenario file or file list? LF80 LF8

Read the "Operating Instructions" for details.
If you use the "Multimedia Monitoring Conrol Software", read the "USB Media Player User Guide".

• Applicable models: TH-42LF80, TH-42LF8, TH-49LF80, TH-49LF8, TH-55LF80, TH-55LF8

Q13Is it acceptable to cut the power supply temporarily by switching off the fuse, etc. rather than using the remote control or buttons on the display?LF80 LF8

This should not cause any particular problems.
Using "Initial Power Mode" on the Option Menu, it is possible to set startup conditions for when the power comes back on.
For details, refer to the Operating Instructions.

• Applicable models: TH-42LF80, TH-42LF8, TH-49LF80, TH-49LF8, TH-55LF80, TH-55LF8

Q14 If the power suddenly goes off due to an electrical blackout, etc. and then goes back on, what state will the display be in when power is restored? LF80 LF8

If the power is suddenly cut off due to a blackout, etc. and then is restored, assuming the display has the same settings as when it was shipped from the factory, the display should be in the same state it was in just before power went off. The initial state of the display when power is restored after a blackout can also be set using Initial Power Mode on the Option Menu.
The Initial Power Mode can be set to Last memory, On, or Standby. When power is restored, the display starts up as follows:
"Last memory" → Display starts up in the same state it was in just before power went off.
"On" → Display starts up in power On. (Power Indicator: green).
"Standby" → Display starts up in Standby mode (Power Indicator: red or orange).

• Applicable models: TH-42LF80, TH-42LF8, TH-49LF80, TH-49LF8, TH-55LF80, TH-55LF8

Q15 Is it possible to set the power to turn on or off at a particular time on a certain day of the week? LF80 LF8

It is possible to register up to 20 different programs using the Timer Settings function.
Setting procedure: Remote control SETUP button → On Setup menu, page 2 of 2, select "Set up TIMER" → Set programs
For details, refer to the Operating Instructions.

• Applicable models: TH-42LF80, TH-42LF8, TH-49LF80, TH-49LF8, TH-55LF80, TH-55LF8

Q16I would like to display a single picture large, on a four-screen multi-display.
How do I connect and set up four displays in a square (two across by two down) for this purpose?LF80 LF8

When multiple displays are set up to form a multi-screen display, it is necessary for the same picture to be input to each display.

  • Connection example (when using 4 displays, with HDMI input)
    HDMI output from a single computer → four-channel output using a splitter → connect to the HDMI input terminal of each display.

  • Connection example: Case 2 (A 4-display daisy-chain connection, with DVI-D input)
    Output with DVI-D from the 1st computer → Connect to the DVI-D input of the 1st display → Connect from the DVI-D output of the 1st display to the DVI-D input of the 2nd display → Connect in the same way from the 2nd display to the 3rd display, and from the 3rd display to the 4th display.

    * If you are not using a daisy-chain connection, prepare a splitter to input the same image to each display.

  • Setup example (4-screen display, two across by two down)
    Remote control SETUP button → On Setup menu, page 2 of 2, select "Multi Display Settings" → Set "Multi Display Settings" to ON → Set "Horizontal scale" to 2 → Set "Vertical scale" to 2 → Freely set horizontal / vertical joint locations → Set "Location" (set upper left display to "A1," upper right display to "A2," lower left display to "B1," lower right display to "B2")

    * Multi-screen display can be set for a maximum of 100 displays ("Horizontal Magnification Rate" 10, "Vertical Magnification Rate" 10).

• Applicable models: TH-42LF80, TH-42LF8, TH-49LF80, TH-49LF8, TH-55LF80, TH-55LF8

Q17 The remote controller is not responsive. LF80 LF8

The display's remote controller light receiving section is movable, so if the unit is being stored, it may affect the remote controller responsiveness.
When operating normally, operate the lever from the back surface and pull the power indicator or the remote controller light receiving section to the edge of the unit. Also, point the remote controller toward the front of the remote controller light receiving section or toward it from an unobstructed view and operate.

• Applicable models: TH-42LF80, TH-42LF8, TH-49LF80, TH-49LF8, TH-55LF80, TH-55LF8

Q18 I am trying to control in a network environment using a 10BASE-T network hub, but cannot achieve transmission. LF80

The LF Series with a DIGITAL LINK / LAN shared terminal installed is not compatible with 10BASE-T.
Please use a 100BASE-TX network environment for transmission.

* Connection via a network hub is not possible if you are operating in DIGITAL LINK mode.

• Applicable models: TH-42LF80, TH-42LF8, TH-49LF80