TH-65BQ1

What the TH-65BQ1 does in a teaching or meeting room

The Panasonic TH-65BQ1 is a 65-inch touch display from the BQ1 Series, with a 3840 x 2160 4K panel, 500 cd/m² brightness and a 1200:1 contrast ratio. Writing, annotating and switching sources happen on the glass itself, so a teacher or presenter does not need a separate whiteboard or a second screen. Panasonic has discontinued this model. If you already run one, are comparing it with other 65-inch panels, or need a replacement, SmartRooms Qatar can quote a current equivalent or compatible alternative.

Touch, annotation and comparison tools

Infrared detection tracks up to 20 touch points at once, so small groups can work on the screen together. An on-screen menu bar gives quick access to input switching and the whiteboard tool, and writing can begin soon after power-up. Annotations can be placed directly over a PC or external image without capturing it first. Up to nine captured screens can be compared side by side, and the built-in clock, timer and stopwatch functions help keep group work and tests on time. Panasonic also describes a blue light reduction mode that can cut blue light by up to 53 percent, though it notes that effects are not guaranteed; this suits long teaching days.

Inputs, outputs and control for a busy room

The display offers three HDMI inputs, a DisplayPort input, a DVI-D input and a PC input, so several sources can stay connected at once. Up to four inputs can be shown on one screen simultaneously. An HDMI digital output feeds a second display or projector in a large classroom, with annotations and zoom reflected on both. For room management, it has an RS-232C serial port and an RJ45 LAN port compatible with PJLink. Screen Transfer software can share a PC screen with up to 64 displays over wired LAN, which helps a school send one announcement to many rooms. A USB TYPE B touch connection links the panel to the computer, and Windows 8.1/10 and Mac OS X 10.10 through macOS 11.0 are listed as supported operating systems.

Where it fits in Qatar

• A private school in Al Wakrah fitting out classrooms for mixed-age groups, where teachers switch between a laptop and a second source during lessons.
• A meeting room in Msheireb used by a ministry team presenting Arabic and English material from a single PC.
• A training centre in Education City or Lusail running small group sessions across several rooms, where a central announcement can reach each display.

The 65-inch size suits classrooms and meeting rooms rather than lecture halls. Its active area of 1428.4 x 803.5 mm is a practical fit for a room where a small group sits around a table. For larger halls, a bigger screen is usually the better choice.

Heat and the Qatar climate

The listed operating range is 0 to 40 °C up to 1400 m altitude, with 20 to 80 percent humidity and no condensation. Outside temperatures in Qatar can exceed 45 °C in summer, so the display should sit in an air-conditioned room, away from direct sun through windows and from entrances that let hot air in. Ask the SmartRooms Qatar team to check the room conditions before you choose a wall position.

Planning the wall fitting and power

• Weighs 43.4 kg, with dimensions of 1495 x 908 x 105 mm including handles.
• Uses a VESA 400 x 400 mm mounting pattern and tilts up to 45 degrees backward in landscape.
• Accepts 110 to 240 V AC at 50/60 Hz, with 320 W power consumption at maximum.
• Built-in speakers rated at 20 W, plus a 30 W speaker output.

Because of its weight, a free site survey before fixing lets our team check wall structure, bracket type and cable routes. Professional installation is available, and the quotation will set out mounting and cabling needs. Schools and government buyers can order by LPO or through government tenders, including Monaqasat, and pay by bank transfer, cheque or purchase order.

To request a quote for the TH-65BQ1 or a current equivalent, send SmartRooms Qatar your room size, the number of units and the intended mounting location. Quotations are usually issued within one working day.