Panasonic TH-42LRU5 - Manuals

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 ...

7 Quick Start Guide Accessories/Optional Accessory Optional Accessory Wall-hanging bracket TY-WK3L2RW WARNING 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 t...

8 Accessories Assembly screws A Screws (4) XSS4+16FJK size (M4 × 16) B Security screw (1) THE2AC004J size (M4 × 12) C Screws (4) XYN4+F12FJK size (M4 × 12) Bracket (1) TBL4GA3014 (TH-32LRU5) TBL2AA3005 (TH-37LRU5) TBL2AA3006 (TH-42LRU5) Base (1) TBL2AX00501A (TH-32LRU5) TBL2AX00511 (TH-37LRU5) TBL2A...

9 Quick Start Guide Accessories/Optional Accessory Accessories A Screws (2) XSN3+4FJ size (M3 × 4) B Security screw (2) THM2AB001 C Wood screws (4) XTS5+20AFJK Location Place the TV at a comfortable distance for viewing. Avoid placing it where sunlight or other bright light (including reflections) w...

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 Example of connections To use HDMI terminals HDMIAV OUT e.g. Blu-ray Disc player AV Equipment Side panel Back panel HDMI cable Connecting to the HDMI terminals will enable you to enjoy high-definition digital images and high-quality sound. The HDMI connection is requ...

12 To use COMPOSITE terminals L R or red red red e.g. VCR COMPOSITE OUT yellow white yellow white yellow white e.g. DVD Recorder AV Equipment To use AUDIO OUT terminals Connect a cable which matches the audio in terminal on the unit. Audio equipment AUDIO IN Audio cable To use MTI terminal External ...

13 Quick Start Guide Identifying Controls Connections 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. Do not place C.A.T.S. in a blocked area. Identifying Controls Power indicator ( on: red...

14 TV operation or Turn the TV On with the POWER button (TV) or (Remote) Input select: press (p. 15) Select a channel number up down or (Remote) To 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. exa...

15 V iewing W atching V ideos 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 You can select the external equipment to access. To return to TV With the connected equipment turned On Display the Input select menu...

16 Displaying PC Screen on TV The screen of the PC connected to the unit can be displayed on the TV.You can also listen to PC sound with the audio cable connected. To connect PC (p. 12) PC menu setting (change as desired) Making settings “How to Use Menu Functions” to (p. 21) Menu Item Adjustments/C...

17 V iewing V iewing from an SD card Displaying PC Screen on TV Viewing 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 retur...

18 Display the SUB MENU Note This operation is disabled when “Mode” in Hotel Mode menu is set to “On”. Display “Setup SUB MENU” and select item SUB MENU select OK Setup SUB MENU Slideshow settings Thumbnails size Slideshow settings (see below) Thumbnails size To change the number of photos on a thum...

19 V iewing V iewing from an SD card Other settings in IMAGE VIEWER Note This operation is disabled when “Mode” in Hotel Mode menu is set to “On”. Display “Menu” Select the item select OK Menu Picture Audio Set Adjust the Picture and Audio select adjust 0 +20 0000 Vivid Picture 1/2 BrightnessColorTi...

20 Hotel Mode Setup Display “Hotel Mode” Press MENU, G, Y and 0 remote button. Hotel Mode Mode TA CtrlInitial inputInitial channel Save 1/3 HDMI 1 101-1 On External select Adjust Select “Save” then press OK Complete Hotel Mode setup Hotel Mode ModeTA CtrlInitial input Save 1/3 HDMI 1 On External sel...

21 Advanced How to Use Menu Functions Hotel Mode Setup How to Use Menu Functions Various 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. 34) Press to exit from a menu screen Press to return to the prev...

22 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. 44) Back light Adjusts th...

23 Advanced How to Use Menu Functions (picture, sound quality , etc.) (Continued) Menu list Menu Item Adjustments/Configurations (alternatives) Audio Advanced audio Surround Enhances audio response when listening to stereo. (Off/On) Volume leveler Minimizes volume disparity after switching to extern...

24 VIERA Link TM “ HDAVI Control TM ” Simultaneously control all Panasonic “HDAVI Control” equipped components using one button on the TV remote.Enjoy additional HDMI Inter-Operability with compatible Panasonic products.This TV supports “HDAVI Control 5” function.Connections to equipment (DVD record...

25 Advanced VIERA Link™ Connections (with VIERA Link function) ■ Terminal overview Back of the TV ■ Connecting DVD Recorder (DIGA) DVD recorder (DIGA) with VIERA Link function HDMI cable ■ Connecting Home theater system/AV amp HDMI 1 is recommended. HDMI cable Home theater systems with VIERA Link fu...

26 VIERA Link settings and Available features To use all VIERA Link functions : After everything is connected, in VIERA Link settings menu, set “VIERA Link” to “On”. Some features are disabled depending on the “HDAVI Control” version of the equipment. Please check the list (p. 24) Press to exit from...

27 Advanced Automatic Input Switching When using a Blu-ray Disc player, DVD player/recorder or Home theater system, the TV will automatically change to the appropriate input, when playback begins on one of those devices.• For a Home theater system the speakers automatically switch to the theater sys...

28 You 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...

29 Advanced Lock Program lock To set a rating level “V-chip” technology enables restricted shows to lock according to TV ratings. Select “Mode” and set to “On” Menu OnOffOffOffOff Program lock Mode MPAAU.S.TVC.E.L.R.C.F.L.R. set select Select the rating category you wish to follow Menu OnOffOffOffOf...

30 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 Surf mode, Language, Clock, Channels, Inputs, and other settings. Setup Advanced setupAboutReset...

32 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 ModeAnalog Digital setting Reset to defaults next select Closed Caption Closed caption Display Closed caption The tel...

33 Advanced Input Labels Closed Caption Press to exit from a menu screen Display the menu Select “Setup” Menu Adjusts Surf mode, Language, Clock, Channels, Inputs, and other settings. Setup Advanced setupAboutReset to defaults ECO/energy saving Ant/Cable Setup Language Connected devicesVIERA Link se...

34 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 LockClosed caption SD card Input select Audio mode FULL Screen format Language 0 Sleep (minutes) English (Main Au...

35 Advanced Signage Mode Guest Menu You can set “Signage Mode” to display the digital signage contents on the SD Card. Display “Hotel Mode” menu • Hotel Mode Setup (p. 20)Press MENU, G, Y and 0 remote button. (“Mode” must be “On” ) Hotel Mode Mode TA CtrlInitial input Save 1/3 HDMI 1 OnOff select se...

36 You can set a specific image that is displayed as a Opening Image when the TV is turned on. Prepare Welcome Image (JPEG) in the SD card • Opening image at root directory of the SD card File name: Welcome.jpg • Recommended image size: 1,366x768 pixels, 200 KB Insert SD card (p. 17) Display “Hotel ...

37 Advanced Loading W elcome Image Error messages Massage Meaning Please insert SD card to load image. • No SD Card is detected. Image file is not found. • No supported image file is found in the SD Card. The image file is too large. • The file size is too big. (Maximum file size: 1MB) The image fil...

38 Local Authentication Mode At the Free-To-Guest by Stand Alone mode, descramble of Pro:Idiom is conducted without using built-in TA. Contact Panasonic sales company for Hotel ID and channel map information Setup Local Authentication Insert the SD card to first TV set Display the Local Authenticati...

39 Advanced Channel Remap Local Authentication Mode Channel Remap Contact Panasonic sales company for channel map information * Hotel ID is not needed for this function. Setup Channel Remap Insert the SD card to first TV set Display the Channel Remapping screen automatically • Insert/Remove the SD c...

40 Clone the TV Setting (SD clone) When installing a number of units in hotel or any facility, the data in master TV can be copied to SD card and then copy to other TVs. Prepare blank SD card • Create pwd file as startup file at root directory of an empty SD card using your PC. Insert a empty SD car...

41 Ratings List for Lock Clone the TV Setting (SD clone) Advanced Support Information Ratings List for Lock “V-chip” technology enables you to lock channels or shows according to standard ratings set by the entertainment industry. (p. 29) U.S. MOVIE RATINGS (MPAA) NR NO RATING (NOT RATED) AND NA (NO...

42 Technical 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 ...

43 T echnical Information Support 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 suppor...

44 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 connec...

45 T echnical Information Support Information 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) /6...

46 Troubleshooting 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, directio...

47 T roubleshooting Support Information Screen Sound Other Problem Actions 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 mo...

48 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 clot...

49 Specifications Care and Cleaning Support Information Specifications Note Design and Specifications are subject to change without notice. Mass and Dimensions shown are approximate. TH-32LRU5 TH-37LRU5 TH-42LRU5 Power Source AC 110-127 V, 60 Hz Power Consumption Rated Power Consumption 115 W 165 W ...