Panasonic TH-42LRU30 manual

Owner ’ s Manual Hospitality LCD HDTV TQB2AA0623 Thank you for purchasing this Panasonic product. Please read these instructions before operating your set and retain them for future reference. The images shown in this manual are for illustrative purposes only . English Model No. TH-32LRU30 TH-37LRU30 TH-42LRU30[...]

2 This product incorporates the following software or technology: (1) the software developed independently by or for Panasonic Corporation, (2) the software owned by third party and licensed to Panasonic Corporation, (3) the software developed by the Independent JPEG Group, (4) the software developed by the FreeT ype Project. Experience an amazing [...]

3 Viewing Advanced F AQs, etc. Quick Start Guide HDMI, the HDMI logo and High- Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries. SDXC Logo is a trademark of SD- 3C, LLC. This product qualifies for ENERGY ST AR in the factory default setting and this is the setting[...]

4 ANTENNA LEAD-IN WIRE ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT (NEC SECTION 810-20) GROUNDING CONDUCTORS (NEC SECTION 810-21) GROUND CLAMPS POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM (NEC ART 250, P ART H) ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT GROUND CLAMP EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER (NEC) NA TIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE Safety Precautions Note to CA TV System Installer This [...]

5 19) An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines, other electric light, power circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing an outside antenna system, extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal. 2[...]

6 CEA CHILD SAFETY NOTICES: Flat panel displays are not always supported on the proper stands or installed according to the manufacturer’s recommendations. Flat panel displays that are inappropriat ely situated on dressers, bookcases, shelves, desks, speaker s, chests or carts may fall over and may cause personal injury or even death. The consume[...]

7 Quick Start Guide Accessories/Optional Accessory Optional Accessory W all-hanging bracket TY -WK3L2RW W ARNING Please contact your nearest Panasonic dealer to purchase the recommended wall-hanging bracket. For additional details, please refer to the wall-hanging bracket installation manual. Back of the TV Holes for wall-hanging bracket installati[...]

8 Accessories Assembly screws (4 of each) A XSS4+16FJK M4 × 16 B THE2AC004J M4 × 12 Bracket (1) Base (1)  Assembling the pedestal Fix securely with assembly screws A . (T otal 4 screws) T ighten screws firmly . A Bracket Front Base (Image: TBL2AX0032)  Set-up Fix securely with assembly screws . (T otal 4 screws) T ighten screws firmly . B B[...]

9 Quick Start Guide Accessories/Optional Accessory Accessories A Screws (2) XSN3+4FJ M3 × 4 B Wood screw (4) THM2AB001 C Bit (for pedestal) (1) • Place the TV set in a position where it will not protrude from the table when swiveled. • Make sure there is enough space between the TV set and wall, so that when the TV set is swiveled it does not [...]

10 Connections Connection panel  Side panel  Back panel RF connection* * For more details on the external equipment’s connections, please refer to the operating manuals for the equipment.[...]

11 Quick Start Guide Connections Note Not all cables and external equipment shown in this book are supplied with the TV . For more details on the external equipment’s connections, please refer to the operating manual for the equipment. Example of connections T o use HDMI terminals HDMI A V OUT e.g. Blu-ray Disc player A V Equipment Side panel Bac[...]

12 T o use COMPOSITE terminals L R or r ed red red e.g. VCR COMPOSITE OUT yel lo w w hit e y ellow wh ite yellow white e.g. DVD Recorder A V Equipment Side panel Back panel T o use AUDIO OUT terminals Connect a cable which matches the audio in terminal on the unit. OPTICAL IN Audio equipment AUDIO IN Audio cable Optical digital audio cable T o use [...]

13 Quick Start Guide Identifying Controls Connections Identifying Controls C.A.T .S (Contrast Automatic T racking System) Power indicator ( on: red, off: no light) Note The TV consumes a small amount of electric energy even when turned off. Do not place any objects between the TV remote control sensor and remote control. TV controls/indicators Chan[...]

14 TV operation or T urn the TV On with the POWER button (TV) or (Remote) Input select: press (p. 15) Select a channel number up down or (Remote) T o directly enter the digital channel number When tuning to a digital channel, press the button to enter the minor number in a compound channel number . example: CH15-1: (TV) Note Reselect “Cable” or[...]

15 Viewing W atching Videos and DVDs TV operation If you have applicable equipment connected to the TV , you can watch videos and DVDs on the TV screen. Input Select Y ou can select the external equipment to access. T o return to TV With the connected equipment turned On Display the Input select menu Select the input mode Input select TV 1 5 2 3 4 [...]

16 Displaying PC Screen on TV The screen of the PC connected to the unit can be displayed on the TV . Y ou can also listen to PC sound with the audio cable connected. T o connect PC (p. 12) Display the Input select menu Input select TV 1 5 2 3 4 6 7 8 Component HDMI 2 HDMI 3 Video 1 PC Video 2 AUX HDMI 1 DVD (example) Select “PC” PC Displays PC[...]

17 Viewing Displaying PC Screen on TV PC menu setting (change as desired) Making settings “How to Use Menu Functions” to (p. 19) Menu Item Adjustments/Configurations (options) Picture PC adjustments Reset to defaults Resets PC adjustments. Confirmation screen is displayed. Select “Y es” and press OK to reset. Sync H & V : The H and V sy[...]

18 V iewing from an SD card This function that lets you easily view still images on a television by simply inserting an SD card into the SD card slot. (Media other than SD Cards will not work.) Press to exit from a menu screen Press to return to the previous screen Insert the SD card Insert the card Remove the card Gently insert the SD Card label s[...]

19 Viewing Advanced How to Use Menu Functions Viewing from an SD card How to Use Menu Functions V arious menus allow you to make settings for the picture, sound, and other functions so that you can enjoy watching TV best suited for you. Guest menu (p. 28) Press to exit from a menu screen Press to return to the previous screen Display the menu Shows[...]

20 How to Use Menu Functions Menu list Menu Item Adjustments/Configurations (alternatives) Picture Reset to defaults* Resets all picture adjustments to factory default settings except for “Advanced picture”. Picture mode Basic picture mode (Vivid/Standard/Cinema/Custom) (p. 32) Back light Adjusts the luminance of the back light. Contrast, Brigh[...]

21 Advanced How to Use Menu Functions (picture, sound quality , etc.) (Continued) Menu list Menu Item Adjustments/Configurations (alternatives) Timer Sleep The TV can automatically turn Of f at the designated time (0/15/30/60/90) Lock Locks the programs. (p. 22) Closed caption Closed caption Displays subtitles (Closed caption). (p. 26) Setup ANT/Ca[...]

22 Y ou can lock specified channels or shows to prevent children from watching objectionable content. Press to exit from a menu screen Caution Make a note of your password in case you forget it. (If you have forgotten your password, consult your local dealer .) Note When you select a locked channel, a message will be displayed that allows you to vi[...]

23 Advanced Lock Program lock T o set a rating level “V -chip” technology enables restricted shows to lock according to TV ratings. Select “Mode” and set to “On” Menu On Off Off Off Off Program lock Mode MP AA U.S.TV C.E.L.R. C.F .L.R. set select Select the rating category you wish to follow Menu On Off Off Off Off Program lock Mode MP [...]

24 Auto program Set automatically Manual program Set manually Signal meter Check signal strength Editing and Setting Channels The current channel settings can be changed according to your needs and reception conditions. Press to exit from a menu screen Display the menu Select “Setup” Menu Adjusts Channels, Inputs, and other settings. Setup 1/2 [...]

25 Advanced Editing and Setting Channels Automatically searches and adds available channels to the memory . Select “ANT in” Select “Cable” or “Antenna” Or select “Not used”. Select “Auto program” Menu Cable ANT/Cable setup ANT in Auto program Manual program Signal meter next select Start scanning the channels (Available channels[...]

26 Press to exit from a menu screen Display the menu Select “Closed caption” Menu Display broadcast TV’s Closed Caption (CC) text when available. Primary CC1 On Closed caption Digital Mode Analog Digital setting Reset to defaults next select Closed Caption Closed caption Display Closed caption The television includes a built-in decoder that i[...]

27 Advanced Input Labels Closed Caption Press to exit from a menu screen Display the menu Select “Setup” Menu Adjusts Channels, Inputs, and other settings. Setup 1/2 Advanced setup About Reset to defaults ECO/energy saving Connected devices Ant/Cable Setup next select Select “Connected devices” Menu Customize TV inputs with the names of you[...]

28 Press to exit from a menu screen Display the menu Shows the functions that can be adjusted. Some functions will be disabled depending on the type of input signal. Select the item Menu Lock Closed caption SD card Input select Audio mode FULL Screen format 0 Sleep (minutes) Audio track 1 of 2 (English) select Adjust or select Menu Lock Closed capt[...]

29 Advanced F AQs, etc. Ratings List for Lock Guest Menu Ratings List for Lock “V -chip” technology enables you to lock channels or shows according to standard ratings set by the entertainment industry . (p. 23) U.S. MOVIE RA TINGS (MP AA) NR NO RA TING (NOT RA TED) AND NA (NOT APPLICABLE) PROGRAMS. Movie which has not been rated or where ratin[...]

30 T echnical Information Closed caption (CC) For viewing the CC of digital broadcasting, set the aspect to FULL (If viewing with H-FILL, JUST , ZOOM or 4:3; characters might be cut off). The CC can be displayed on the TV if the receiver (such as a set-top box or satellite receiver) has the CC set On using the Component or HDMI connection to the TV[...]

31 F AQs, etc. T echnical Information Message Meaning Please insert SD memory card into the SD slot at the side of the TV . The card is not inserted. No photos The card has no data or this type of data is not supported. Cannot read file The file is broken or unreadable. The TV does not support the format. Data format for SD Card browsing Photo: Sti[...]

32 HDMI connection HDMI (high-definition multimedia interface) allows you to enjoy high-definition digital images and high-quality sound by connecting the TV unit and the devices. HDMI-compatible equipment (*1) with an HDMI or DVI output terminal, such as a set-top box or a DVD player , can be connected to the HDMI connector using an HDMI compliant[...]

33 F AQs, etc. T echnical Information 1 678 3 9 45 10 15 14 13 12 11 2 Input signal that can be displayed * Mark: Applicable input signal for Component (Y , P B , P R ), HDMI and PC horizontal frequency (kHz) vertical frequency (Hz) COMPONENT HDMI PC 525 (480) / 60i 15.73 59.94 ** 525 (480) /60p 31.47 59.94 ** 750 (720) /60p 45.00 59.94 ** 1,125 (1[...]

34 FA Q Before requesting service or assistance, please follow these simple guides to resolve the problem. If the problem still persists, please contact your local Panasonic dealer or Panasonic Service Center for assistance. White spots or shadow images (noise) Check the position, direction, and connection of the antenna. Interference or frozen dig[...]

35 F AQs, etc. Frequently Asked Questions Problem Actions Screen Sound Other If there is a problem with your TV , please refer to the table below to determine the symptoms, then carry out the suggested check. If this does not solve the problem, please contact your local Panasonic dealer , quoting the model number and serial number (both found on th[...]

36 Care and Cleaning First, unplug the Power cord plug from the wall outlet. Display panel The front of the display panel has been specially treated. Wipe the panel surface gently using only a cleaning cloth or a soft, lintfree cloth. If the surface is particularly dirty , soak a soft, lint-free cloth in diluted mild liquid dish soap (1 part mild l[...]

37 F AQs, etc. Specifications Care and Cleaning Specifications Note Design and Specifications are subject to change without notice. Mass and Dimensions shown are approximate. TH-32LRU30 TH-37LRU30 TH-42LRU30 Power Source AC 1 10-127 V , 60 Hz Power Consumption Rated Power Consumption 106 W 159 W 206 W Standby condition 0.8 W 0.8 W 0.9 W Display pan[...]

38 Panasonic Solutions Company Unit of Panasonic Corporation of North America Three Panasonic Way, 2F-5, Secaucus, NJ 07094 Panasonic Hospitality LCD HDTV Limited W arranty Models or Parts Part W arranty Labor W arranty Professional Flat Panel Display LIMITS AND EXCLUSIONS There are no express warranties except as listed above. THE W ARRANTOR SHALL[...]

39 F AQs, etc. Limited W arranty Note[...]

Customer ’ s Record The model number and serial number of this product can be found on its back cover . Y ou should note this serial number in the space provided below and retain this book, plus your purchase receipt, as a permanent record of your purchase to aid in identification in the event of theft or loss, and for W arranty Service purposes.[...]