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Operating Instructions Functional Manual UHD LCD TV TH-86CQ1U 86-inch model Model No. TH-75CQ1U 75-inch model TH-65CQ1U 65-inch model TH-55CQ1U 55-inch model TH-50CQ1U 50-inch model TH-43CQ1U 43-inch model *Actual resolution: 3840 × 2160p This manual is common to all the models regardless of suffixes of the model number.
Table of Contents Dear Panasonic Customer Welcome to the Panasonic family of customers. We hope that you will have many years of enjoyment from your new UHD Before use LCD TV. ● Illustrations and screens in this Operating Instructions To obtain maximum benefit from your set, please read these...
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Parental control ··············································· 38 Closed caption ················································ 40 HDMI-CEC control ··········································· 40 EDID select ···················································· 40 Position ························································· 41 No signal power off ·········································· 41 Power save mode ············································ 41 Button lock ····················································· 42 RC control lock ················································ 42 Front indicator light ··········································· 42 Auto play ························································...
Important Safety CAUTION Instructions RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN 1) Read these instructions. WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock, 2) Keep these instructions. do not remove cover or back. 3) Heed all warnings. No user-serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing 4) Follow all instructions.
Any changes or modifications touching such power lines or circuits as contact not expressly approved by Panasonic Corp. of North with them might be fatal. America could void the user’s authority to operate 17) An outside antenna system should not be located in this device.
Important Safety To maintain compliance with EMC regulations, use shielded cables to connect to the following terminals: Notice HDMI input terminal, D-sub input terminal and RS- 232C input terminal. CANADIAN NOTICE: WARNING This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. 1) To prevent damage which may result in fire or shock hazard, do not expose this appliance to dripping or splashing.
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WARNING Stability Hazard A TV set may fall, causing serious personal injury or death. Many injuries, particularly to children, can be avoided by taking simple precautions such as: ALWAYS use cabinets or stands or mounting • methods recommended by the manufacturer of the TV set.
VESA standards must be used. adjustment and repair work, please contact your local Some wall hanging brackets cannot be used due • Panasonic dealer. to the structure of the product. Check the product Ensure that the mains plug is easily accessible. drawing before using.
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Panasonic dealer. Insert the battery correctly as instructed. • Do not touch the power supply cord or the plug (see page 13) directly by hand when they are damaged.
Precautions for use Minimum distance: a: 10 cm Cautions when installing ”) 15/16 Do not set up the TV outdoors. b: 5 cm The TV is designed for indoor use. ”) • 31/32 Install this unit at a location which can support the Operation of this unit is guaranteed up to an ambient •...
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Depending on the temperature or humidity Change your password periodically. • conditions, uneven brightness may be observed. Panasonic Corporation or its affiliate companies will • This is not a malfunction. never ask for your password directly. Do not divulge This unevenness will disappear while applying current •...
Power supply cord ● The part numbers of accessories are subject to change without notice. (The actual part number may TH-86CQ1U differ from the ones shown above.) (Approx. 3 m) ● In case you lost accessories, please purchase them ●...
Remote Control Batteries Open the battery cover. Insert batteries and close the battery cover. (Insert starting from the side.) AAA type Note ● Incorrect installation of the batteries can cause battery leakage and corrosion that will damage the remote control. ●...
Kensington security Connections The security slot of this unit is compatible with the AC cord connection and fixing / Kensington security slot. Cable fixing 65-inch model 86-inch model Back of the unit AC cord fixing 55-inch model 50-inch model 43-inch model AC cord (supplied) Plug the connector into the TV unit.
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Cable fixing 75-inch model 65-inch model 55-inch model 50-inch model 43-inch model Note ● 3 clampers are supplied with this unit. Fix the cables Back of the unit at 3 locations using the holes for clampers as shown below. If you need more clampers, purchase them from your dealer.
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1. Attach the clamper Note ● Wipe off dirt, such as dust, water and oil on the attachment surface, and affix the clamper on the attachment surface by pushing it firmly. ● Once the clamper is affixed, it cannot be reused. Be sure to confirm the attaching position before affixing Remove the tape at the back, and affix the clamper on the flat surface.
Video equipment connection HDMI ANTENNA/ CABLE IN 5V DC 0.5A AUDIO OUT: Analogue Audio Output HDMI 1, HDMI 2: HDMI Input Terminal Terminal Connect to video equipment such Connect to audio equipment with as VCR or DVD player, etc. analogue audio input terminal. ●...
HDMI 1 and HDMI 2 terminals Before connecting connection ● Before connecting cables, carefully read the operating instructions for the external device to be connected. Note ● Turn off the power of all devices before connecting ● Video equipment and HDMI cable shown are not cables.
Pin assignments and signal names for HDMI PC IN terminal connection Terminal ANTENNA/ CABLE IN (Female) (Male) Pin No. Signal name T.M.D.S Data2 + T.M.D.S Data2 Shield Connect a cable T.M.D.S Data2 - which matches the audio output T.M.D.S Data1 + terminal on the T.M.D.S Data1 Shield computer.
Note RS232 terminal connection ● Additional computer, cables and conversion adapter The RS232 terminal conforms to the RS-232C interface shown are not supplied with this set. specification, so that the TV can be controlled by a ● If the computer being connected is not DDC2B- computer which is connected to this terminal.
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Colon ● When sending a command which does not require parameter, a colon (:) is not needed. ● Consult your local Panasonic dealer for detail 3-character command Parameter(s) instructions on command usage. (3 bytes) For mode details, visit the following web site.
AUDIO OUT terminal connection Antenna connection Back of the TV Note ● Audio equipment and the cable shown are not supplied with this set. ANTENNA/ CABLE IN ANTENNA/ CABLE IN VHF/UHF Antenna Cable TV VHF/UHF Antenna line-in ● NTSC (National Television System Committee): Analog television system ●...
Pin assignments and signal names for USB Terminal USB terminal connection Connect a USB memory device to the USB port. Note ● Do not connect a USB device other than a USB memory device. ● Turn off the power of the TV when removing a USB memory device.
Identifying Controls 86-inch model 75-inch model 65-inch model Display 55-inch model 50-inch model 43-inch model 86-inch model 65-inch model 75-inch model 55-inch model 50-inch model 43-inch model 1 Power LED The Power Indicator will light. When the power of the unit is ON (Power button ( (Unit): ON) ●...
Remote Control Transmitter 8 ENTER / Cursor buttons ( ● Used to operate the menu screens. (see page 30) 9 EXIT ● Turns off the menu screens. (see page 30) 10 DISPLAY ● Displays information of displayed channel or signal. 11 ASPECT ●...
Basic Controls Note ● Do not put an obstacle between the remote control sensor of the main unit and the remote control. ● Operate the remote control in front of the remote <Power button ( ) (Unit)> control sensor or from the area where the sensor can (Back of the unit) be seen.
■ To turn the power ON/OFF with the remote Selecting the input signal control Select the signals input to the unit. To turn the power on Press <INPUT> or <INPUT (Unit)>. ● When the power of the unit is on (Power Indicator - Unit red), press <POWER ON button ( )>...
DISPLAY Volume Adjustment It is possible to check the channel information. Press <VOL +> <VOL -> or <+ (Unit)> <- (Unit)> to adjust volume. Press <DISPLAY>. Unit Current setting status will be displayed. Digital KUHT-HD 1080i Why Quilts Matter: History, Art & Politics 9:00PM-09:30PM Description Bring History Alive Explore the quilt’s unique ability to preserve our own family histories and the history of America.
ASPECT Controls Note ● [Native] cannot be used for video signals exceeding the resolution of 3 840 x 2 160 and for the interlace signal. Press <ASPECT> to move through the aspect [Zoom] cannot be used with PC input. options: ●...
On-Screen Menu Set. Press to set. Displays Display the menu screen. Remote Control Unit Press to set. Press to select. Exit from the menu. Press to exit the menu. Press <MENU> to return to the previous screen. Alternatively, press the button selected in step 1 to exit from the menu.
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Menu display list [Setup] menu ● Menu that cannot be adjusted is greyed out. (see page 36 ‒ 43) Adjustable menu changes depending on signal, input and menu setting. Picture Audio Setup ● The menu will differ depending on the input mode. (Example: TV input) Language Network settings...
Picture Adjustments [Advanced] Selects advanced video settings. [Aspect ratio]: Changes the screen size. Press <MENU> to display the [Picture] (see page 29) menu. [Overscan]: Sets the scan mode used for video Picture Audio Setup input. Dynamic [Dynamic backlight control]: Picture mode Graphic Optimizes the backlight brightness Advanced...
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[Tint] Adjusts hue of skin colour. Reddish ↔ Greenish [Sharpness] Adjusts picture sharpness. Less ↔ More English...
Audio Adjustment [Surround] [Off]: Normal sound [On]: Press <MENU> and < > to display Surround sound the [Audio] menu. [Audio output] Sets the volume of sound output from the audio output terminals. Picture Audio Setup [Fixed]: Standard Fixes the sounds. Sound mode Theatre [Variable]:...
TV Adjustment Press <MENU> and < > to display the [TV] menu. Picture Audio Setup Cable CH search CH memory Favorite CH MTS/SAP Audio language Move Select Return Exit ENTER MENU EXIT Select the item to adjust with < >. ●...
Setup menu [Closed caption] Adjusts the Closed Caption settings. [HDMI-CEC control] Sets for HDMI-CEC function. Press <MENU> and < > to display [EDID select] EDID select settings change how the content displayed is the [Setup] menu. processed and decoded. [Position] Adjusts the position for PC input.
[Network information] Network settings Selects the method with which to control the TV from the Picture Audio Setup computer. [Network settings] submenu will be displayed. DHCP 000 . 000 . 000 . 000 IP address Picture Setup Audio Subnet mask 000 .
[MPAA]: (Voluntary movie rating system) Select [Set] and press <ENTER>. Sets parental control on movie ratings. Save the current network Setup. None Do not set parental controls. Note General audiences. All ages admitted. ● To use a DHCP server, make sure the DHCP Parental guidance suggested.
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■ [Canada] [Can.French ratings]: Sets parental control on Can.French ratings. The TV rating systems in Canada are based on the Canadian Radio-Television and Telecommunications E (Exempt) Exempt programming. Commission (CRTC) policy on violence in television All ages and children, contains programming.
Closed caption HDMI-CEC control The television include a built-in decoder that is capable Set for HDMI-CEC function. of providing a text display of the audio. For details of HDMI-CEC function, refer to “Using HDMI- The program being viewed must be transmitting the CEC function”.
■ [Clock phase] Position Adjusts sampling clock for applicable video. Adjusts the position. Useful when small characters appear with low [Position] - submenu screen contrast and/or there are flickers at corners. When using the adjustment pattern, make Note adjustments so that no horizontal stripe noise ●...
Button lock RC control lock Disables the TV buttons. Disables the remote control buttons. [Button lock] - submenu screen [RC control lock] - submenu screen Picture Audio Setup Picture Audio Setup Unlocked Unlocked Network settings Lock all Parental control Lock all Parental control Lock except volume Lock except volume...
Auto play All reset Sets the type of file to be automatically played from a It is possible to reset the data to the factory settings. USB memory device. Picture Audio Setup [Auto play] - submenu screen Position Picture Audio Setup All settings except for No signal power off...
Using Network Example of network connection Function Note ● When [Power save mode] is set to [On], the control is disabled in the standby mode. ● To use the network function, set each item in This unit has a network function and you can control the [Network settings] and make sure to select [LAN].
. (see page 21) ● Default user name and password are as follows: User name: dispadmin Password: @Panasonic If you change user name and password, please use the command below by serial line. Command Parameter Control details SSU:UNM *...*...
Using “USB media file Music files Extension Audio codec playback function” (MPEG-1 Layer2, MPEG-1 Layer3, MPEG-2 Layer3) Audio It allows you to enjoy photo, music or video recorded Codec Sampling rates Bit Rates on a USB memory device. You can also play Music file MEPG-1 Layer2 16KHz ~ 48KHz 8Kbps ~ 384Kbps during Photo file display.
■ To stop playing Play file Press <EXIT>. Note ● Files are displayed/played according to the order you Auto playback copy them to a USB memory device. Copy files to a USB memory device according to the order you want Photos or video in a USB memory device can be played to play.
Operations during play Zoom in To zoom in the file. (Photo only) When playing is started, the operation bar is displayed Zoom out To zoom to the file. in the bottom of the screen and you can perform the steps below. If the operation bar is not displayed, press (Photo only) <MENU>...
Playing the pictures [Repeat all] Repeat all - [Repeat none] All the files in the same folder are repeatedly played. [Repeat 1] No device Repeat none - After starting playing the files selected in the menu, each file in the same folder is played once in order until the last one.
Playing the music / video [FB] To play the file fast backward. FB2X / FB4X / FB8X / FB16X No device [FF] To play the file fast forward. FF2X / FF4X / FF8X / FF16X [Previous] To go to previous the file. When playing video, press once to play from the beginning.
Using HDMI-CEC function The HDMI-CEC function enables the remote control of this unit alone to operate the basics of HDMI-CEC compatible devices by the interlocking control between this unit and such devices. Also, this function enables the remote control (or main unit’s buttons) of a HDMI- CEC compatible device alone to turn on/off this unit and switch input.
Preset Signals This unit can display the video signals shown in the table below. ● The contents of HDMI signal in the Plug and Play-supported signal column are as follows. 1: 4K/60p, 2: 4K/30p Plug and Play-supported Scanning frequency Dot clock signal* Corresponding Resolution (Dot)
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*1: Pixel-Repetition signal (dot clock frequency 27.0 MHz) only *2: Signals to represent formats are as follows. R : D-sub RGB (PC IN) H : HDMI (HDMI 1, HDMI 2) *3: Based on VESA CVT-RB (Reduced Blanking) standard *4: S ignals with ○ in the Plug and Play-supported signal column are the ones written in EDID (Extended Display Identification Data) of this unit.
Troubleshooting Before you call for service, determine the symptoms and make a few simple checks as shown below. Symptoms Check Picture Sound Electrical Appliances Cars / Motorcycles Fluorescent light Interference Noisy Sound Volume (Check whether the mute function has been activated on the remote control.) Make sure the volume is not set to minimum.
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Symptoms Check Check that [SERIAL IN/LAN select] is selected [SERIAL IN]. (see page 37) The Serial commands is Check whether the connection has been made properly. uncontrollable. (see page 20) Check that [SERIAL IN/LAN select] is selected [LAN]. (see page 37) Check that the connection has been made properly.
1 895 mm (W) × 1 065 mm (H) × 2 174 mm (diagonal) / 74.60” (W) × 41.96” (H) × 85.60” (diagonal) Model No. 75-inch model : TH-86CQ1U 86-inch model 1 649 mm (W) × 927 mm (H) × 1 892 mm (diagonal) / : TH-75CQ1U 64.94”...
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Mass Communication method: 86-inch model RJ45, 10BASE-T / 100BASE-TX / 1000BASE-T Approx. 50.0 / 109.6 lbs net 75-inch model Approx. 37.0 / 81.6 lbs net USB connector × 1, TYPE A 65-inch model DC 5V / 0.5A Approx. 24.0 / 52.5 lbs net 55-inch model Sound Approx.
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Warranty Service purposes. Model Number Serial Number For TH-86CQ1U, TH-75CQ1U, TH-65CQ1U, TH-55CQ1U, TH-50CQ1U, TH-43CQ1U Panasonic System Solutions Company of North America Unit of Panasonic Corporation of North America...