Panasonic TH-42LF25U Operating Instructions Manual
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- Page 1 Model No. TH-42LF25U TH-47LF25U Operating Instructions FULL HD LCD Display Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, English please read these instructions completely. Please keep this manual for future reference.
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Page 2: Options Menu
Options menu Options On screen display Initial input Failover input Initial VOL level Maximum VOL level Input lock Button lock Remocon User level English Announcement Due to the improvement and change of some functions of the unit, the CD-ROM version of the Operating Instructions have changed. - Page 3 If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact an electrician. Do not defeat the purpose of the grounding plug. ® As an ENERGY STAR Partner, Panasonic has determined that this product meets the ® ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy ef¿ ciency.
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Page 4: Important Safety Instructions
Important Safety Instructions 1) Read these instructions. 2) Keep these instructions. 3) Heed all warnings. 4) Follow all instructions. 5) Do not use this apparatus near water. 6) Clean only with dry cloth. 7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. 8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including ampli¿... -
Page 5: 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 LCD Display. To obtain maximum benefit from your set, please read these Instructions before making any adjustments, and retain them for future reference. -
Page 6: Fcc Statement
To assure continued compliance, follow the attached installation instructions and use only shielded interface cables when connecting to computer or peripheral devices. Any changes or modi¿ cations not expressly approved by Panasonic Corp. of North America could void the user's authority to operate this device. FCC Declaration of Conformity Model No. -
Page 7: Safety Precautions
This LCD Display is for use only with the following optional accessories. Use with any other type of optional accessories may cause instability which could result in the possibility of injury. (All of the following accessories are manufactured by Panasonic Corporation.) • Pedestal ........... TY-STLF20 Always be sure to ask a quali¿... -
Page 8: Maintenance
Safety Precautions WARNING Do not use any power supply cord other than that Setup provided with this unit. Do not place the Display on sloped or unstable surfaces, • Doing so may cause ¿ re or electric shocks. and ensure that the Display does not hang over the edge of the base. -
Page 9: Accessories
Accessories Accessories Supplied Check that you have the Accessories and items shown Operating CD-ROM Remote Control Transmitter Batteries for the Instruction book (Operating N2QAYB000535 Remote Control instructions) Transmitter (AA Size × 2) AC cord Remote Control Batteries Requires two AA batteries. 1. -
Page 10: Connections
Connections AC cord connection and ¿ xing, cable ¿ xing AC cord ¿ xing Unplug the AC cord Unplug the AC cord pressing the two knobs. Plug the AC cord into the display unit. Note: Plug the AC cord until it clicks. When disconnecting the AC cord, be Note: absolutely sure to disconnect the AC... -
Page 11: Video And Component / Rgb In Connection
Connections VIDEO and COMPONENT / RGB IN connection Note: Additional equipment, cables and adapter plugs shown are not supplied with this set. DVD Player S VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT VIDEO OUT RCA-BNC Adapter plug RCA-BNC Adapter plug S Video Input Terminal Luminance Color Signal Signal... -
Page 12: Hdmi Connection
Connections HDMI connection [Pin assignments and signal names] Pin No. Signal Name Pin No. Signal Name T.M.D.S Clock T.M.D.S Data2+ Shield T.M.D.S Data2 T.M.D.S Clock- Shield T.M.D.S Data2- HDMI cables T.M.D.S Data1+ Reserved T.M.D.S Data1 (N.C. on device) Shield T.M.D.S Data1- T.M.D.S Data0+ T.M.D.S Data0 DDC/CEC... -
Page 13: Pc Input Terminals Connection
• Additional equipment and cables shown are not supplied with this set. • Panasonic recommends using a PC cable that includes a Ferrite core. • Do not set the horizontal and vertical scanning frequencies for PC signals which are above or below the speci¿ ed frequency range. -
Page 14: Serial Terminals Connection
Connections SERIAL Terminals connection The SERIAL terminal is used when the Display is controlled by a computer. (Male) COMPUTER Pin layout for SERIAL Terminal RS-232C Straight cable (Female) D-sub 9p Notes: • Use the RS-232C straight cable to connect the computer to the Display. -
Page 15: Power On / Off
Power ON / OFF Connecting the AC cord plug to the Display. Connecting the plug to the Wall Outlet. Note: Power switch When disconnecting the AC cord, be absolutely sure to disconnect the AC cord plug at the socket outlet ¿ rst. Press the Power switch on the Display to turn the set on: Power-On. - Page 16 Power ON / OFF When ¿ rst switching on the unit Following screen will be displayed when the unit is turned on for the ¿ rst time. Select the items with the remote control. Unit buttons are invalid. OSD LANGUAGE English (UK) OSD LANGUAGE Deutsch...
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Page 17: Selecting The Input Signal
Selecting the input signal Press to select the input signal to be played back from the equipment which has been connected to the Display. Input signals will change as follows: HDMI1 HDMI2 VIDEO Component* PC: PC input terminal in PC IN. DVI: DVI input terminal in DVI-D IN. -
Page 18: Basic Controls
Basic Controls Main Unit Power Indicator The Power Indicator will light. • Power-OFF ..Indicator not illuminated (The unit will still consume some power as long as the power cord is still inserted into the wall outlet.) Remote control • Standby ..Red Brightness Sensor sensor •... -
Page 19: Remote Control Transmitter
Basic Controls Remote Control Transmitter OFF TIMER button The Display can be preset to switch to stand-by after a ¿ xed period. The setting changes to 30 minutes, ACTION button 60 minutes, 90 minutes and 0 minutes (off timer Press to make selections. cancelled) each time the button is pressed. -
Page 20: Aspect Controls
ASPECT Controls The Display will allow you to enjoy viewing the picture at its maximum size, including wide screen cinema format picture. Note: Be aware that if you put the display in a public place for commercial purposes or a public showing and then use the aspect mode select function to shrink or expand the picture, you may be violating the copyright under copyright law. -
Page 21: Digital Zoom
Digital Zoom This displays an enlargement of the designated part of the displayed image. Display the operation guide. Press to access Digital Zoom. EXIT The operation guide will be displayed. During Digital Zoom, only the following buttons can be operated. [Remote control] POSITION / ACTION button... -
Page 22: On-Screen Menu Displays
On-Screen Menu Displays Remote Control Unit Display the menu screen. Press to select. Press several times. (Example: PICTURE menu) Each time the MENU button is pressed, the menu screen will switch. Normal Viewing PICTURE SOUND POS. /SIZE SET UP Select the item. Select. - Page 23 On-Screen Menu Displays Overview Note: Menu that cannot be adjusted is grayout. Adjustable menu changes depending on signal, input and menu setting. SET UP [ VIDEO ] POS. /SIZE SIGNAL NORMALIZE NORMAL SIGNAL 3D Y/C FILTER AUTO SETUP SCREENSAVER AUTO COLOR SYSTEM H-POS INPUT LABEL...
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Page 24: Adjusting Pos. /Size
Adjusting POS. /SIZE Press to display the POS. /SIZE menu. POS. /SIZE Press to select the menu to adjust. NORMALIZE NORMAL AUTO SETUP H-POS H-SIZE V-POS V-SIZE Press to adjust the menu. CLOCK PHASE DOT CLOCK 1:1 PIXEL MODE Note: Unadjustable items are grayed out. - Page 25 Adjusting POS. /SIZE H-POS Adjust the horizontal position. V-POS Adjust the vertical position. H-SIZE Adjust the horizontal size. V-SIZE Adjust the vertical size. CLOCK (During Component, RGB and PC input signal) PHASE Eliminate the À ickering and distortion. (During Component, RGB and PC input signal) CLOCK Periodic striped pattern interference (noise) may occur when a striped pattern is displayed.
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Page 26: Picture Adjustments
PICTURE Adjustments Press to display the PICTURE menu. Select to adjust each item. Press to select the menu to adjust. Select the desired level by looking at the picture behind the menu. Note: Menu that cannot be adjusted is grayout. Adjustable menu changes depending on signal, input and menu setting. -
Page 27: Advanced Settings
PICTURE Adjustments Notes: Item Effect Adjustments • “COLOR” setting can be adjusted for Video input signal. BACKLIGHT Adjusts luminance of the back light. Darker Brighter • You can change the level of each function (BACKLIGHT, PICTURE, BRIGHTNESS, PICTURE Adjusts the proper picture contrast. COLOR, TINT, SHARPNESS) for each Less More... -
Page 28: Sound Adjustment
SOUND Adjustment SOUND Press to display the SOUND menu. NORMALIZE NORMAL AUDIO MENU STANDARD Select to adjust each item. BASS Press to select the menu to adjust. TREBLE BALANCE Select the desired level by listening to the sound. SURROUND Press to exit from adjust mode. Item Details STANDARD: Emits the original sound. -
Page 29: Present Time Setup / Set Up Timer
PRESENT TIME SETUP / SET UP TIMER The timer can switch the Display ON or OFF. SET UP Before attempting Timer Set, con¿ rm the PRESENT TIME OF DAY and adjust if MULTI DISPLAY SETUP necessary. Then set POWER ON TIME / POWER OFF TIME. SET UP TIMER PRESENT TIME SETUP MENU DISPLAY DURATION... -
Page 30: Set Up Timer
PRESENT TIME SETUP / SET UP TIMER SET UP TIMER Set the program for turning the power ON/OFF and select the input signal at the speci¿ ed time. Up to 20 programs can be set. [Setting Example] Program 1, Every Monday, 12:00, Power On, Input: VIDEO SET UP TIMER PRESENT TIME OF DAY MON 0 : 03 Set the program number. -
Page 31: Screensaver (For Preventing Image Retention)
SCREENSAVER (For preventing image retention) Do not display a still picture, especially in 4:3 mode, for any length of time. If the display must remain on, a SCREENSAVER should be used. When the screen saver is operating, the following 5 patterns are displayed full screen for 5 seconds each. Black Dark Gray Gray Light Gray White SET UP Press to display the SET UP menu. -
Page 32: Setup Of Screensaver Time
SCREENSAVER (For preventing image retention) Setup of SCREENSAVER Time After selecting TIME OF DAY, INTERVAL or STANDBY AFTER SCR SAVER, the relevant Time Setup will become available for selection and the Operating Time may be set. (Time cannot be set when “MODE” is “ON” or “OFF”.) Press to select START TIME / FINISH TIME (When TIME OF SCREENSAVER DAY is selected). -
Page 33: Reduces Power Consumption
Reduces power consumption • POWER MANAGEMENT: When this function is set to ON, it operates under the following conditions to turn the power on or off automatically. When no pictures are detected for 30 or so seconds during PC signal input: Power is turned off (standby);... -
Page 34: Customizing The Input Labels
Customizing the Input labels This function can change the label of the Input signal to be displayed. (see page 16) SET UP Press to display the SETUP menu. SIGNAL SCREENSAVER INPUT LABEL Press to select INPUT LABEL. WOBBLING COMPONENT/RGB-IN SELECT Press to display the INPUT LABEL screen. -
Page 35: Selecting The On-Screen Menu Language
Selecting the On-Screen Menu Language Press to display the SET UP menu. Press to select OSD LANGUAGE. Press to select your preferred language. Selectable languages English (UK) SET UP Deutsch SIGNAL SCREENSAVER INPUT LABEL Français WOBBLING COMPONENT/RGB-IN SELECT Italiano POWER MANAGEMENT Español NO SIGNAL POWER OFF ENABLE... -
Page 36: Set Up For Multi Display
SET UP for MULTI DISPLAY By lining up the Displays in groups, for example, as illustrated below, an enlarged picture may be displayed across all screens. For this mode of operation, each display has to be set up with a Display number to determine its location. (Example) group of 4 (2 ×... - Page 37 SET UP for MULTI DISPLAY Item Details Select the required arrangement number. (A1-E5 : Refer to the following) Display Number locations for each arrangement. (Examples) ( 2 × 1) ( 2 × 3 ) ( 4 × 2 ) ( 4 × 4 ) ( 5 ×...
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Page 38: Set Up For Input Signals
SET UP for Input Signals COMPONENT / RGB IN SELECT Select to match the signals from the source connected to the COMPONENT/RGB IN terminal. Y, P signals “COMPONENT” RGB signals “RGB” Press to display the SET UP menu. SET UP SIGNAL Press to select the “COMPONENT / RGB-IN SELECT”. -
Page 39: Signal Menu
SET UP for Input Signals SIGNAL menu Note: SET UP “SIGNAL” setup menu displays a different setting condition for each input signal. SIGNAL SCREENSAVER INPUT LABEL WOBBLING Press to display the SET UP menu. COMPONENT/RGB-IN SELECT POWER MANAGEMENT Press to select the “SIGNAL”. NO SIGNAL POWER OFF ENABLE NO ACTIVITY POWER OFF... -
Page 40: Color System
SET UP for Input Signals COLOR SYSTEM Select SIGNAL from the “SET UP” menu during Video (S Video) input signal mode. (“SIGNAL [VIDEO]” menu is displayed.) Press to select the “COLOR SYSTEM” . [ VIDEO ] SIGNAL Press to select each function. 3D Y/C FILTER COLOR SYSTEM AUTO... -
Page 41: Noise Reduction
SET UP for Input Signals NOISE REDUCTION Press to select “NOISE REDUCTION”. NOISE REDUCTION Press to select “OFF”, “AUTO”, “MIN”, “MID”, “MAX”. AUTO: NOISE REDUCTION will be automatically selected from “MIN”, “MID” or “MAX”. Note: NOISE REDUCTION can be adjusted while a Video or Component signal is being applied. SYNC This function operates only during input from PC IN terminal. -
Page 42: Input Signal Display
SET UP for Input Signals Input signal display 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: H-FREQ. 63.98 Horizontal 30 - 110 kHz V-FREQ. 60.02 Vertical 48 - 120 Hz... -
Page 43: Options Adjustments
Options Adjustments Options Press to display the SET UP menu. On screen display Initial input Press to select “OSD LANGUAGE”. Initial VOL level Maximum VOL level Input lock Button lock Remocon User level Press for more than 3 seconds. Press to select “Options”. Options Options Shipping... - Page 44 Options Adjustments Item Adjustments MENU&ENTER Off: All the buttons on main unit can be used. ENTER/ MENU MENU&ENTER: Locks buttons on main unit. On: Locks all the button on main unit. Button lock Sets Button lock with the unit buttons in the following procedure. INPUT ENTER/ Off: Press...
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Page 45: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Before you call for service, determine the symptoms and make a few simple checks as shown below. Symptoms Checks Picture Sound Electrical Appliances Interference Noisy Sound Cars / Motorcycles Fluorescent light Volume Normal Picture No Sound (Check whether the mute function has been activated on the remote control.) Not plugged into AC outlet Not switched on No Picture... -
Page 46: Applicable Input Signals
Applicable input signals PC signals Mark: Applicable input signal Horizontal Vertical RGB IN PC IN DVI-D IN HDMI1 Signal name frequency (kHz) frequency (Hz) (Dot clock (MHz)) (Dot clock (MHz)) (Dot clock (MHz)) HDMI2 640x400@70Hz 31.46 70.07 * (25.17) * (25.17) * (25.17) 640x400@85Hz 37.86... - Page 47 Applicable input signals Component signals Mark: Applicable input signal HDMI1 Horizontal Vertical COMPONENT IN DVI-D IN Signal name frequency (kHz) frequency (Hz) (Dot clock (MHz)) (Dot clock (MHz)) HDMI2 1 525(480)/60i 15.73 59.94 * (13.5) * (27.0) 2 525(480)/60p 31.47 59.94 * (27.0) * (27.0)
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Page 48: Shipping Condition
Shipping condition This function allows you to reset the unit to the factory setting. SET UP Press to display the SET UP menu. SIGNAL SCREENSAVER Press to select “OSD LANGUAGE”. INPUT LABEL WOBBLING COMPONENT/RGB-IN SELECT POWER MANAGEMENT Press for more than 3 seconds. NO SIGNAL POWER OFF ENABLE NO ACTIVITY POWER OFF... -
Page 49: Speci¿ Cations
Speci¿ cations TH-42LF25U TH-47LF25U 110 - 127 V AC, 50/60 Hz Power Source Power Consumption Rated Power 250 W 300 W Consumption 0.1 W 0.1 W Stand-by condition 0.1 W 0.1 W Power off condition 42-inch IPS panel, 16:9 aspect ratio 47-inch IPS panel, 16:9 aspect ratio LCD Display panel 36.6”... - Page 50 Warranty Service purposes. Model Number Serial Number ¤ Panasonic Corporation 2011 Panasonic Solutions Company Unit of Panasonic Corporation of North America Executive Of¿ ce : Three Panasonic Way 2F-5, Secaucus, NJ 07094 Panasonic Canada Inc. 5770 Ambler Drive Mississauga, Ontario...