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- Page 1 Model No. TH-42LF25ER TH-47LF25ER Operating Instructions FULL HD LCD Display Please read these instructions before operating your set English and retain them for future reference.
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Page 2: 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 3: Important Safety Notice
If the plug contains a removable fuse cover, you must ensure that it is refi tted when the fuse is replaced. If you lose the fuse cover the plug must not be used until a replacement cover is obtained. A replacement fuse cover can be purchased from your local Panasonic dealer. Do not cut off the mains plug. -
Page 4: Safety Precautions
• If water is spills onto the Display or foreign objects get inside it, a short-circuit may occur which could result in fi re or electric shock. If any foreign objects get inside the Display, please consult your local Panasonic dealer. - Page 5 If water or foreign objects get inside the Display, if the Display is dropped, or if the cabinet becomes damages, disconnect the power supply plug immediately. • A short circuit may occur, which could cause fi re. Contact your local Panasonic dealer for any repairs that need to be made.
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Page 6: Cleaning And Maintenance
Safety Precautions CAUTION When using the LCD Display Do not bring your hands, face or objects close to the ventilation holes of the Display. • Heated air comes out from the ventilation holes at the top of Display will be hot. Do not bring your hands or face, or objects which cannot withstand heat, close to this port, otherwise burns or deformation could result. -
Page 7: Accessories
Accessories Accessories Supply Check that you have the accessories and items shown Operating Instruction book CD-ROM Remote Control Batteries for the Remote (Operating Transmitter Control Transmitter instructions) N2QAYB000535 (R6 (UM3) Size × 2) Power supply cord Remote Control Batteries Requires two R6 batteries. 2. -
Page 8: Connections
Connections AC cord connection and fi xing, cable fi xing AC cord fi 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: Make sure that the AC cord is locked on... -
Page 9: 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 Colour Signal Luminance Signal... -
Page 10: 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 11: 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 specifi ed frequency range. -
Page 12: Serial Terminals Connection
Connections SERIAL Terminals connection The SERIAL terminal is used when the Display is controlled by a computer. (Male) COMPUTER RS-232C Straight cable Pin layout for SERIAL Terminal (Female) D-sub 9p Notes: • Use the RS-232C straight cable to connect the computer to the Display. •... -
Page 13: Power On / Off
Power On / Off Connecting the AC cord plug to the Display. Connecting the plug to the Wall Outlet Notes: • Main plug types vary between countries. The power plug shown at right may, therefore, not be the type Power switch fi... - Page 14 Power On / Off When fi rst switching on the unit Following screen will be displayed when the unit is turned on for the fi 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 15: 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 16: 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 17: Remote Control Transmitter
Basic Controls Remote Control Transmitter OFF TIMER button The Display can be preset to switch to stand-by after a fi xed period. The setting changes to 30 ACTION button minutes, 60 minutes, 90 minutes and 0 minutes Press to make selections. (off timer cancelled) each time the button is pressed. -
Page 18: 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 19: Digital Zoom
Digital Zoom This displays an enlargement of the designated part of the displayed image. Display the operation guide. Exit Press to access Digital Zoom. The operation guide will be displayed. During Digital Zoom, only the following buttons can be operated. [Remote control] POSITION / ACTION button... -
Page 20: 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 Setup Select the item. Select. - Page 21 On-Screen Menu Displays Overview Note: Menu that cannot be adjusted is grayout. Adjustable menu changes depending on signal, input and menu setting. Pos. /Size [ AV ] Setup Signal Normalise Normal Signal 3D Y/C Filter Auto Setup Colour system Auto Screensaver H-Pos Cinema reality...
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Page 22: Adjusting Pos. /Size
Adjusting Pos. /Size Pos. /Size Press to display the Pos. /Size menu. Normalise Normal Auto Setup Press to select the menu to adjust. H-Pos H-Size V-Pos V-Size Clock Phase Dot Clock Press to adjust the menu. 1:1 Pixel Mode Notes: Unadjustable items are grayed out. - Page 23 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 fl ickering and distortion. Dot Clock (During Component, RGB and PC input signal) Periodic striped pattern interference (noise) may occur when a striped pattern is displayed.
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Page 24: 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 25: Advanced Settings
Picture Adjustments Notes: Item Effect Adjustments • “Colour” setting can be adjusted for Video Adjusts luminance of the back input signal. Backlight light. Darker Brighter • You can change the level of each function (Backlight, Contrast, Brightness, Colour, Tint, Selects the proper brightness Contrast Sharpness) for each Picture Mode. -
Page 26: Sound Adjustment
Sound Adjustment Sound Press to display the Sound menu. Normalise Normal Sound Mode Normal Select to adjust each item. Bass Treble Press to select the menu to adjust. Balance Surround Select the desired level by listening to the sound. Press to exit from adjust mode. Item Details Normal: Emits the original sound. -
Page 27: Present Time Setup / Set Up Timer
PRESENT TIME Setup / Set up TIMER The timer can switch the Display On or Off. Before attempting Timer Set, confi rm the PRESENT TIME and adjust if necessary. Then set POWER ON Time / POWER OFF Time. Setup Press to display the Setup menu. MULTI DISPLAY Setup Press to select Set up TIMER or PRESENT TIME Setup. -
Page 28: Set Up Timer
PRESENT TIME Setup / Setup TIMER Set up TIMER Set the program for turning the power On/Off and select the input signal at the specifi 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 MON 0 : 03 Set the program number. -
Page 29: 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 Setup Press to display the Setup menu. -
Page 30: Setup Of Screensaver Time
Screensaver (For preventing image retention) Setup of Screensaver Time After selecting Time Designation, 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 Screensaver (When Time Designation is selected). -
Page 31: 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 input from PC IN or DVI-D IN terminal: →... -
Page 32: Customizing The Input Labels
Customizing the Input labels This function can change the label of the Input signal to be displayed. (see page 15) Setup 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. Power management No signal power off Disable... -
Page 33: Selecting The On-Screen Menu Language
Selecting the On-Screen Menu Language Press to display the Setup menu. Press to select the OSD Language. Press to select your preferred language. Selectable languages Setup English (UK) Signal Screensaver Deutsch Input label Wobbling Français Component/RGB-in select Power management Italiano No signal power off Disable Español... -
Page 34: Setup For Multi Display
Setup 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 35 Setup 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 36: Setup For Input Signals
Setup 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 Setup menu. Setup Signal Press to select the “Component / RGB-in select”. Screensaver Input label Wobbling... -
Page 37: Signal Menu
Setup for Input Signals Signal menu Note: “Signal” setup menu displays a different setting condition for each input signal. Setup Signal Screensaver Press to display the Setup menu. Input label Wobbling Press to select the “Signal”. Component/RGB-in select Power management No signal power off Disable No activity power off... -
Page 38: Colour System
Setup for Input Signals Colour system Select Signal from the “Setup” menu during Video (S Video) input signal. (“Signal [AV]” menu is displayed.) Press to select the “Colour system”. [ AV ] Signal Press to select each functions. 3D Y/C Filter Colour system Auto Cinema reality... -
Page 39: Noise Reduction
Setup 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 40: Input Signal Display
Setup 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: Horizontal 30 - 110 kHz H-Freq. -
Page 41: Options Adjustments
Options Adjustments Options Press to display the Setup menu. On screen display Initial input Press to select “OSD Language”. Failover input Initial VOL level Maximum VOL level Input lock Button lock Press for more than 3 seconds. Remocon User level Press to select “Options”. - Page 42 Options Adjustments Item Adjustments Locks the input switch operation. VIDEO Component/RGB HDMI1 HDMI2 Notes: Input lock • Only the adjusted signal is displayed (see page 15). • Input switch can be used when this is set to “Off”. MENU&ENTER Off: All the buttons on main unit can be used. MENU ENTER/ MENU&ENTER: Locks...
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Page 43: 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 44: 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 45 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 46: Shipping Condition
Shipping condition This function allows you to reset the unit to the factory setting. Setup Press to display the Setup menu. Signal Screensaver Input label Press to select “OSD Language”. Wobbling Component/RGB-in select Power management No signal power off Disable Press for more than 3 seconds. -
Page 47: Specifi Cations
Specifi cations TH-42LF25ER TH-47LF25ER Power Source 220 - 240 V AC, 50/60Hz Power Consumption Power on 240 W 290 W Stand-by condition 0.2 W 0.2 W Power off condition 0.2 W 0.2 W LCD Display panel 42-inch IPS panel, 16:9 aspect ratio... - Page 48 Warranty Service purposes. Model Number Serial Number Web Site : http://panasonic.net © Panasonic Corporation 2011...