Panasonic TH-42LFP30W Operating Instructions Manual
Full hd lcd display model no. th-47lfp30w; th-42lfp30w;
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- Page 1 Model No. TH-42LFP30W TH-47LFP30W Operating Instructions FULL HD LCD Display Please read these instructions before operating your set English and retain them for future reference.
- Page 2 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.
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Page 3: Precautions For Installation
Precautions for Installation • Do not install by yourself. Please ask a installation professional or your dealer to install. • This product complies with IP66 dust and water protection standard. Do not change or damage dust or water resistance of the product. •... -
Page 4: Installation Conditions
• When an abnormality or fault such as loose screw is detected, ask an installation professional or your dealer immediately for repair. • Panasonic will not be responsible for any damages from an accident such as defect of installation, improper use, modifi cation, or natural disaster. - Page 5 Do not defeat the purpose of the grounding plug. This ENERGY STAR mark is applicable in USA only. ® As an ENERGY STAR Partner, Panasonic has determined that this product meets the ® ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy effi ciency.
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Page 6: 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 amplifi... -
Page 7: 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 modifi cations not expressly approved by Panasonic Corp. of North America could void the user's authority to operate this device. -
Page 8: 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 9: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Precautions for Installation ........iii PRESENT TIME Setup / Set up TIMER ....27 Important Safety Instructions ......... vi PRESENT TIME Setup .......... 27 FCC STATEMENT ............ vii Set up TIMER ............28 Important Safety Notice ........viii Screensaver (For preventing image retention) .. -
Page 10: Safety Precautions
Do not place any objects on top of the Display. • If any foreign objects get inside the Display, please consult your local Panasonic dealer. Transport only in upright position! •... - Page 11 If 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 12: Cleaning And Maintenance
Safety Precautions CAUTION When using the LCD Display Be sure to disconnect all cables before moving the Display. • If the Display is moved while some of the cables are still connected, the cables may become damaged, and fi re or electric shock could result. -
Page 13: 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 Note: Remote Control Transmitter is not water protection type. -
Page 14: About Power Supply Cord
Accessories About Power Supply Cord Main plug types vary between countries. Check the shape of the power plugs to choose the appropriate cable for you. Country Name Appropriate AC Cables Cable A Asia India Plug Type : A Indonesia Cable B or Cable C Philippine Malaysia Singapore... -
Page 15: Connections
Connections AC cord connection Connect the AC cord Disconnect the AC cord Line up and push together connectors A and B Unscrew C and pull connector A and B apart. so they are tight and then twist C until A and B cannot be pulled apart. -
Page 16: Video Equipment Connection
Connections Video equipment connection EXT SP Speaker output terminal Black Black Remove the terminal While pressing Return the lever. cover the lever, insert the core wire. COMPONENT/RGB IN Component/RGB Video Input Terminal (see page 9) PC IN SERIAL PC Input Terminal Control the Display by (see page 11) connecting to PC... -
Page 17: 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 AUDIO OUT VIDEO OUT RCA-BNC Adapter plug RCA-BNC Adapter plug Notes: • Change the “Component/RGB-in select” setting in the “Setup” menu to “Component”... -
Page 18: Hdmi Connection
Connections HDMI connection [Pin assignments and signal names] DVD player DVD player Pin No. Signal Name Pin No. Signal Name T.M.D.S Clock T.M.D.S Data2+ Shield HDMI HDMI T.M.D.S Data2 AV OUT AV OUT T.M.D.S Clock- Shield T.M.D.S Data2- T.M.D.S Data1+ Reserved T.M.D.S Data1 (N.C. -
Page 19: 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 20: Serial Terminals Connection
Connections SERIAL Terminals connection The SERIAL terminal is used when the Display is controlled by a computer. COMPUTER Pin layout for SERIAL Terminal RS-232C Straight cable (Female) (Male) D-sub 9p Notes: • Use the RS-232C straight cable to connect the computer to the Display. •... -
Page 21: Power On / Off
Power On / Off Connecting the AC cord plug to the Display. (see page 7) Connecting the plug to the Wall Outlet Power switch Notes: • Main plug types vary between countries. The power plug shown at right may, therefore, not be the type fi... - Page 22 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 23: 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 24: 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 sensor •... -
Page 25: 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 26: 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 27: 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 28: 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 29 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 ] Signal Setup Normalise Normal Signal 3D Y/C Filter Auto Setup Colour system Auto Screensaver H-Pos Cinema reality...
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Page 30: 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 31 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 32: 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 33: 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 34: 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 35: 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 36: 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 37: 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 38: 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 39: 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 40: 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 Enable... -
Page 41: 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 Enable Español... -
Page 42: 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 43 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 44: 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 45: 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 Enable No activity power off... -
Page 46: Colour System
Setup for Input Signals Colour system Select Signal from the “Setup” menu during 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 Noise reduction... -
Page 47: 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 48: 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 49: Options Adjustments
Options Adjustments Options Press to display the Setup menu. On screen display Press to select “OSD Language”. Initial input Failover input Initial VOL level Maximum VOL level Input lock Press for more than 3 seconds. Button lock Remocon User level Press to select “Options”. - Page 50 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: Locks buttons on main unit.
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Page 51: 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 52: 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 53 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 54: 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 Enable Press for more than 3 seconds. -
Page 55: Specifi Cations
Specifi cations TH-42LFP30W TH-47LFP30W For USA, Canada For Europe and Asia For USA, Canada For Europe and Asia and Mexico and Mexico Power Source 110 - 127 V AC, 220 - 240 V AC, 110 - 127 V AC, 220 - 240 V AC,... - Page 56 Warranty Service purposes. Model Number Serial Number Pursuant to the directive 2004/108/EC, article 9(2) Panasonic Testing Centre Panasonic Service Europe, a division of Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH Winsbergring 15, 22525 Hamburg, F.R. Germany Web Site : http://panasonic.net © Panasonic Corporation 2011...