Panasonic TH-47LF30ER, TH-42LF30ER User Manual

Operating Instructions

FULL HD LCD Display

Model No.

TH-42LF30ER TH-47LF30ER

English

Please read these instructions before operating your set and retain them for future reference.

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. Retain your purchase receipt also, and note down the model number and serial number of your set in the space provided on the rear cover of these instructions. Visit our Panasonic Web Site http://panasonic.net

Table of Contents

Important Safety Notice ........................................... 3

Safety Precautions ................................................... 4

Accessories .............................................................. 7

Accessories Supply ................................................. 7

Remote Control Batteries ........................................ 7

Connections .............................................................. 8

AC cord connection and ¿ xing ................................. 8

Video equipment connection ................................... 8

VIDEO, COMPONENT / RGB IN

and HDMI connection .............................................. 9

DVI-D IN, DVI-D OUT connection ......................... 10

PC Input Terminals connection ...............................11

SERIAL Terminals connection ............................... 12

Power On / Off ......................................................... 14

Selecting the input signal ...................................... 16

Basic Controls ........................................................ 17

ASPECT Controls ................................................... 19

Digital Zoom ............................................................ 20

On-Screen Menu Displays ..................................... 21

Adjusting Pos. /Size ............................................... 22

Picture Adjustments ............................................... 24

Advanced settings ................................................. 25

Sound Adjustment .................................................. 26

SDI Sound Output ................................................. 26

PRESENT TIME Setup / Set up TIMER .................. 27

PRESENT TIME Setup .......................................... 27

Set up TIMER ........................................................ 28

Screensaver (For preventing image retention) .... 29

Setup of Screensaver Time ................................... 30

Wobbling ................................................................. 30

No activity power off .............................................. 31

ECO Mode settings ................................................. 32

Customizing the Input labels ................................. 33

Selecting the On-Screen Menu Language ............ 34

Customizing the On-Screen Menu Display .......... 34

Setup for MULTI DISPLAY ...................................... 35

How to Setup MULTI DISPLAY ............................. 35

ID Remote Control Function .................................. 36

Setup for Input Signals .......................................... 37

Component / RGB-in select ................................... 37

YUV / RGB-in select .............................................. 37

Signal menu .......................................................... 38

3D Y/C Filter .......................................................... 38

Colour system ....................................................... 39

Cinema reality ....................................................... 39

XGA Mode ............................................................. 39

Noise reduction ..................................................... 40

Sync ...................................................................... 40

HDMI Range .......................................................... 40

Input signal display ................................................ 41

Options Adjustments ............................................. 42

Troubleshooting ..................................................... 45

Applicable Input Signals ........................................ 46

Shipping condition ................................................. 48

Speci¿ cations ......................................................... 49

Trademark Credits

• VGA is a trademark of International Business Machines Corporation.

• Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple Inc., USA.

• SVGA, XGA, SXGA and UXGA are registered trademarks of the Video Electronics Standard Association. Even if no special notation has been made of company or product trademarks, these trademarks have been fully respected.

• HDMI, the HDMI Logo, and High-De¿ nition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries.

Note:

Image retention may occur. If you display a still picture for an extended period, the image might remain on the screen. However, it will disappear after a while.

Important Safety Notice

IMPORTANT: THE MOULDED PLUG

WARNING

1) To prevent damage which may result in ¿ re or shock hazard, do not expose this appliance to dripping

or splashing.

Do not place containers with water (À ower vase, cups, cosmetics, etc.) above the set. (including on

shelves above, etc.)

No naked À ame sources, such as lighted candles, should be placed on / above the set.

2) To prevent electric shock, do not remove cover. No user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to quali¿ ed

service personnel.

3) Do not remove the earthing pin on the power plug. This apparatus is equipped with a three pin earthing-type

power plug. This plug will only ¿ t an earthing-type power outlet. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact an electrician.

Do not defeat the purpose of the earthing plug.

4) To prevent electric shock, ensure the earthing pin on the AC cord power plug is securely connected.

CAUTION

This appliance is intended for use in environments which are relatively free of electromagnetic ¿ elds. Using this appliance near sources of strong electromagnetic ¿ elds or where electrical noise may overlap with the input signals could cause the picture and sound to wobble or cause interference such as noise to appear. To avoid the possibility of harm to this appliance, keep it away from sources of strong electromagnetic ¿ elds.

FOR YOUR SAFETY, PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING TEXT CAREFULLY.

This display is supplied with a moulded three pin mains plug for your safety and convenience. A 10 amp fuse is ¿ tted in this plug. Shall the fuse need to be replaced, please ensure that the replacement fuse has a rating of 10 amps and that it is approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362.

Check for the ASTA mark

If the plug contains a removable fuse cover, you must ensure that it is re¿ 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. Do not use any other type of mains lead except the one supplied with this display. The supplied mains lead and moulded plug are designed to be used with this display to avoid interference and for your safety. If the socket outlet in your home is not suitable, get it changed by a quali¿ ed electrician. If the plug or mains lead becomes damaged, purchase a replacement from an authorized dealer.

WARNING : — THIS DISPLAY MUST BE EARTHED.

How to replace the fuse.

IMPORTANT: THE MOULDED PLUG

or the BSI mark on the body of the fuse.

ASA

Open the fuse compartment with a screwdriver and replace the fuse.

Safety Precautions

WARNING

Setup

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-ST20-K

• HD-SDI Terminal Board with audio .............. TY-FB10HD

Always be sure to ask a quali¿ ed technician to carry out set-up.

Small parts can present choking hazard if accidentally swallowed. Keep small parts away from young children. Discard unneeded small parts and other objects, including packaging materials and plastic bags/sheets to prevent them from being played with by young children, creating the potential risk of suffocation.

Do not place the Display on sloped or unstable surfaces, and ensure that the Display does not hang over the edge of the base.

• The Display may fall off or tip over.

Do not place any objects on top of the Display.

• If water is spills onto the Display or foreign objects get inside it, a short-circuit may occur which could result in ¿ re or electric shock. If any foreign objects get inside the Display, please consult your local Panasonic dealer.

Transport only in upright position!

• Transporting the unit with its display panel facing upright or downward may cause damage to the internal circuitry.

Ventilation should not be impeded by covering the ventilation openings with items such as newspapers, table cloths and curtains.

For suf¿ cient ventilation; Leave a space of 10 cm or more at the top, left and right, and 5 cm or more at the rear, and also keep the space between the bottom of the display and the À oor surface.

Cautions for Wall Installation

• Wall installation should be performed by an installation professional. Installing the Display incorrectly may lead to an accident that results in death or serious injury. Furthermore, when installing on a wall, a wall hanging bracket that conforms to VESA standards (VESA 400 × 400) must be used.

• When installing the Display vertically, be sure to install the power indicator onto the bottom of the Display.

Safety Precautions

When using the LCD Display

The Display is designed to operate on 220 - 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz.

Do not cover the ventilation holes.

• Doing so may cause the Display to overheat, which can cause ¿ re or damage to the Display.

Do not stick any foreign objects into the Display.

• Do not insert any metal or À ammable objects into the ventilations holes or drop them onto the Display, as doing so can cause ¿ re or electric shock.

Do not remove the cover or modify it in any way.

• High voltages which can cause severe electric shocks are present inside the Display. For any inspection, adjustment and repair work, please contact your local Panasonic dealer.

Ensure that the mains plug is easily accessible.

An apparatus with CLASS I construction shall be connected to a mains socket outlet with a protective earthing connection.

Do not use any power supply cord other than that provided with this unit.

• Doing so may cause ¿ re or electric shocks.

Securely insert the power supply plug as far as it will go.

• If the plug is not fully inserted, heat may be generated which could cause ¿ re. If the plug is damaged or the wall socket is loose, they shall not be used.

Do not handle the power supply plug with wet hands.

• Doing so may cause electric shocks.

Do not do anything that may damage the power cable. When disconnecting the power cable, pull on the plug body, not the cable.

• Do not damage the cable, make any modi¿ cations to it, place heavy objects on top of it, heat it, place it near any hot objects, twist it, bend it excessively or pull it. To do so may cause ¿ re and electric shock. If the power cable is damaged, have it repaired at your local Panasonic dealer.

If the Display is not going to be used for any prolonged length of time, unplug the power supply plug from the wall outlet.

To prevent the spread of ¿ re, keep candles or other open À ames away from this product at all times.

If problems occur during use

If a problem occurs (such as no picture or no sound), or if smoke or an abnormal odour starts to come out from the Display, immediately unplug the power supply plug from the wall outlet.

• If you continue to use the Display in this condition, ¿ re or electric shock could result. After checking that the smoke has stopped, contact your local Panasonic dealer so that the necessary repairs can be made. Repairing the Display yourself is extremely dangerous, and shall never be done.

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 ¿ re. Contact your local Panasonic dealer for any repairs that need to be made.

•

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.

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 ¿ re or electric shock could result.

Disconnect the power supply plug from the wall socket as a safety precaution before carrying out any cleaning.

• Electric shocks can result if this is not done.

Clean the power cable regularly to prevent it becoming dusty.

• If dust built up on the power cord plug, the resultant humidity can damage the insulation, which could result in ¿ re. Pull the power cord plug out from the wall outlet and wipe the mains lead with a dry cloth.

Do not burn or breakup batteries.

• Batteries must not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, ¿ re or the like.

Cleaning and maintenance

The front of the display panel has been specially treated. Wipe the panel surface gently using only a cleaning cloth or a soft, lint-free cloth.

• If the surface is particularly dirty, wipe with a soft, lint-free cloth which has been soaked in pure water or water in which neutral detergent has been diluted 100 times, and then wipe it evenly with a dry cloth of the same type until the surface is dry.

• Do not scratch or hit the surface of the panel with ¿ ngernails or other hard objects, otherwise the surface may become damaged. Furthermore, avoid contact with volatile substances such as insect sprays, solvents and thinner, otherwise the quality of the surface may be adversely affected.

If the cabinet becomes dirty, wipe it with a soft, dry cloth.

• If the cabinet is particularly dirty, soak the cloth in water to which a small amount of neutral detergent has been added and then wring the cloth dry. Use this cloth to wipe the cabinet, and then wipe it dry with a dry cloth.

• Do not allow any detergent to come into direct contact with the surface of the Display. If water droplets get inside the unit, operating problems may result.

• Avoid contact with volatile substances such as insect sprays, solvents and thinner, otherwise the quality of the cabinet surface may be adversely affected or the coating may peel off. Furthermore, do not leave it for long periods in contact with articles made from rubber or PVC.

Usage of a chemical cloth

• Do not use a chemical cloth for the panel surface.

• Follow the instructions for the chemical cloth to use it for the cabinet.

Accessories

Accessories Supply

Check that you have the accessories and items shown

Operating Instruction book

Power supply cord

CD-ROM (Operating instructions)

Remote Control Batteries

Remote Control Transmitter N2QAYB000691

Batteries for the Remote Control Transmitter (R6 (UM3) Size × 2)

Requires two R6 batteries.

1. Pull and hold the hook, then open the battery cover.

2. Insert batteries - note correct polarity ( + and -).

“R6 (UM3)” size

3. Replace the cover.

Helpful Hint:

For frequent remote control users, replace old batteries with Alkaline batteries for longer life.

Precaution on battery use

Incorrect installation can cause battery leakage and corrosion that will damage the remote control transmitter. Disposal of batteries should be in an environment-friendly manner.

Observe the following precaution:

1. Batteries shall always be replaced as a pair. Always use new batteries when replacing the old set.

2. Do not combine a used battery with a new one.

3. Do not mix battery types (example: “Zinc Carbon” with “Alkaline”).

4. Do not attempt to charge, short-circuit, disassemble, heat or burn used batteries. Battery replacement is necessary when remote control acts sporadically or stops operating the Display set.

6. Do not burn or breakup batteries.

Batteries must not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, ¿ re or the like.

Connections

AC cord connection and ¿ xing

AC cord ¿ xing

Plug the AC cord into the display unit.

Plug the AC cord until it clicks.

Note:

Make sure that the AC cord is locked on both the left and right sides.

Video equipment connection

AUDIO IN (COMPOSITE)

Connect the audio output of a device connected to VIDEO. (see page 9)

Unplug the AC cord

Unplug the AC cord pressing the two knobs.

Note:

When disconnecting the AC cord, be absolutely sure to disconnect the AC cord plug at the socket outlet ¿ rst.

SERIAL IN, SERIAL OUT

SERIAL Input/Output Terminal Control the Display by connecting to PC. (see page 12)

AV IN HDMI1, HDMI2

HDMI Input Terminal (see page 9)

AUDIO IN (COMPONENT / RGB)

Connect the audio output of a device connected to COMPONENT/RGB IN. (see page 9)

DVI-D IN, DVI-D OUT

DVI-D Input/Output Terminal (see page 10)

PC IN

PC Input Terminal (see page 11)

AUDIO IN (DVI-D / PC)

Connect the audio output of a device connected to DVI-D IN, PC IN. (see page 10, 11)

VIDEO

Composite Video Input Terminal (see page 9)

COMPONENT/RGB IN

Component/RGB Video Input Terminal (see page 9)

Connections

VIDEO, COMPONENT / RGB IN and HDMI connection

Note:

Additional equipment, cables and adapter plugs shown are not supplied with this set.

[Pin assignments and signal names for HDMI terminal]

VCR

AUDIO OUT

Pin No.

DVD Player

VIDEO OUT

Signal Name

T.M.D.S Data2+

T.M.D.S Data2

Shield

T.M.D.S Data2-

T.M.D.S Data1+ T.M.D.S Data1

Shield

T.M.D.S Data1-

T.M.D.S Data0+ T.M.D.S Data0

Shield

T.M.D.S Data0-

T.M.D.S Clock+

Pin No.

15 16

18 19

Signal Name

T.M.D.S Clock Shield

T.M.D.S Clock-

CEC

Reserved (N.C. on device)

SCL SDA DDC/CEC

Ground +5V Power Hot Plug Detect

Notes:

• Change the “Component/RGB-in select” setting in the “Setup” menu to “Component” (when Component signal connection) or “RGB” (when RGB signal connection). (see page

37)

• Accepts only RGB signals from COMPONENT/RGB IN terminal with “Sync on G”.

RCA-BNC Adapter plug

AUDIO OUT RGB OUT

3 1

RCA-BNC Adapter plug

HDMI cables

HDMI

AV O UT

HDMI

AV O UT

DVD playerDVD player

B PR OUT

Y P

Computer RGB Camcorder

DVD Player

Connections

DVI-D IN, DVI-D OUT connection

PC with DVI-D video out

Stereo mini plug (M3)

Shared with PC IN.

DVI-video cable with Ferrite core (Within 5 m)

Daisy chain connection

When using the multi display, multiple LCD Displays can be daisy chained.

PC with DVI-D

First LCD Display Second LCD Display

video out

* DVI-video cable with Ferrite core

Third and subsequent LCD Displays

Notes:

• Up to 10 displays can be connected with a daisy chain, but the number of the connected displays may be limited by a cable, signal or equipment to use.

• HDCP can be supported for up to 8 displays for a daisy chain.

DVI-D Input/Output Connector Pin Layouts

Connection port view

Pin No.

Signal Name

T.M.D.S. data 2-

T.M.D.S. data 2+

T.M.D.S. data 2 shield

3 4 5

DDC clock

DDC data

7 8

T.M.D.S. data 1-

T.M.D.S. data 1+

T.M.D.S. data 1 shield

11 12 24

Pin No.

13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23

Signal Name

+5 V DC Ground Hot plug detect T.M.D.S. data 0T.M.D.S. data 0+ T.M.D.S. data 0 shield

T.M.D.S. clock shield T.M.D.S. clock+ T.M.D.S. clock-

Notes:

• Additional equipment and cables shown are not supplied with this set.

• Use the DVI-D cable with Ferrite core complying with the DVI standard. Image deterioration may occur depending on the length or the quality of the cable.

PC Input Terminals connection

COMPUTER

Shared with DVI-D IN.

Connections

(Female)

Audio

Connect a cable which matches the audio output terminal on the computer.

Conversion adapter (if necessary)

Stereo mini plug (M3)

RGB

PC cable with Ferrite core

Mini D-sub 15p

(Male)

Notes:

• Computer signals which can be input are those with a horizontal scanning frequency of 30 to 110 kHz and vertical scanning frequency of 48 to 120 Hz. (However, the image will not be displayed properly if the signals exceed 1,200 lines.)

• The display resolution is a maximum of 1,440 × 1,080 dots when the aspect mode is set to “4:3”, and 1,920 × 1,080 dots when the aspect mode is set to “16:9”. If the display resolution exceeds these maximums, it may not be possible to show ¿ ne detail with suf¿ cient clarity.

• The PC input terminals are DDC2B-compatible. If the computer being connected is not DDC2B-compatible, you will need to make setting changes to the computer at the time of connection.

• Some PC models cannot be connected to the set.

• There is no need to use an adapter for computers with DOS/V compatible Mini D-sub 15P terminal.

• The computer shown in the illustration is for example purposes only.

• 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.

Signal Names for Mini D-sub 15P Connector

Pin No. Signal Name Pin No. Signal Name Pin No. Signal Name

3 9 4 5

15 14 13 12 11

6 7 8

Pin Layout for PC Input Terminal

NC (not connected)

GND (Ground)

+5 V DC

GND (Ground)

NC (not connected)

HD/SYNC

SDA

SCL

Connections

SERIAL Terminals connection

The SERIAL terminal is used when the Display is controlled by a computer.

COMPUTER

RS-232C Straight cable

(Female)

D-sub 9p

In addition, a particular LCD Display can be controlled with a PC while several LCD Displays are daisy chained.

(Male)

COMPUTER

D-sub 9p

(Female)

First LCD Display (Male)

(Female)(Female)

* RS-232C Straight cable

Second LCD Display (Male)

(Female) (Female)

Third LCD Display (Male)

Notes:

• Use the RS-232C straight cable to connect the computer to the Display.

• The computer shown is for example purposes only.

• Additional equipment and cables shown are not supplied

1 3 4 5 2

6 7 8 9

with this set.

• When using daisy chain, set ”Serial Daisy Chain” in the Options menu. (see page 43)

Pin layout for SERIAL Terminal

• For daisy chain connection, use a straight cable connected

to pins numbered

through 8.

The SERIAL terminal conforms to the RS-232C interface speci¿ cation, so that the Display can be controlled by a computer which is connected to this terminal. The computer will require software which allows the sending and receiving of control data which satis¿ es the conditions given below. Use a computer application such as programming language software. Refer to the documentation for the computer application for details.

Communication parameters

Signal level RS-232C compliant

Synchronization method Asynchronous

Baud rate 9600 bps

Parity None

Character length 8 bits

Stop bit 1 bit

Flow control -

Signal names for SERIAL IN terminal

Pin No. Details

2 3 4 5 6 7

•

(Shorted in this set)

R X D T X D

DTR GND DSR

These signal names are those of computer speci¿ cations.

Connections

Basic format for control data

Command

The transmission of control data from the computer starts with a STX signal, followed by the command, the parameters, and lastly an ETX signal in that order. If there are no parameters, then the parameter signal does not need to be sent.

STX C1C2C3 P1P2P3P4:P5ETX

Start (02h)

Colon Parameter(s) 3-character command (3 bytes)

(1 - 5 bytes)

End (03h)

Notes:

• If multiple commands are transmitted, be sure to wait for the response for the ¿ rst command to come from this unit before sending the next command.

• If an incorrect command is sent by mistake, this unit will send an “ER401” command back to the computer.

• Consult an Authorized Service Center for detail instructions on command usage.

With the power off, this display responds to PON command only.

Command Parameter Control details PON None Power ON POF None Power OFF AVL *** Volume 000 - 100

AMT

IMS None

DAM None

0 Audio MUTE OFF 1 Audio MUTE ON

Input select (toggle) SL1 AV1 AV2

HM1 HM2 DV1 PC1

ZOOM FULL NORM ZOM2

SLOT input (SLOT INPUT)

VIDEO input (VIDEO)

COMPONENT/RGB IN input

(Component)

HDMI1 input (HDMI1)

HDMI2 input (HDMI2)

DVI-D IN input (DVI)

PC IN input (PC)

Screen mode select (toggle)

Zoom1

16:9

4:3

Zoom2

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 ¿ tted to your set.

• When disconnecting the AC cord, be absolutely sure to disconnect the AC cord plug at the socket outlet ¿ rst.

Power switch

Press the Power switch on the Display to turn the set on: Power-On.

Power Indicator: Green

Press the button on the remote control to turn the Display off.

Power Indicator: Red (standby)

Press the

Power Indicator: Green

Turn the power to the Display off by pressing the the Display is on or in standby mode.

Note:

During operation of the power management function, the power indicator turns orange in the power off state.

button on the remote control to turn the Display on.

Remote Control Sensor Power Indicator

switch on the unit, when

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

Select the language.

Set.

PRESENT TIME Setup

Select “DAY” or “PRESENT TIME”.

Setup “DAY” or “PRESENT TIME”.

Power On / Off

OSD Language

English (UK)

Deutsch

Français

Italiano

Español

ENGLISH (US)

PRESENT TIME Setup

PRESENT TIME MON 99 : 99

Set DAY PRESENT TIME

MON

99 : 99

Select “Set”.

Set.

PRESENT TIME Setup

PRESENT TIME MON 99 : 99

Set DAY PRESENT TIME

TUE

10 : 00

Notes:

• Once the items are set, the screens won't be displayed when switching on the unit next time.

• After the setting, the items can be changed in the following menus. OSD Language (see page 34) PRESENT TIME Setup (see page 27)

Power ON warning message

The following message may be displayed when turning the unit power ON:

No activity power off Precautions

’No activity power off’ is enabled.

If “No activity power off” in Setup menu is set to “Enable”, a warning message is displayed every time the power is turned ON. (see page 31)

This message display can be set with the following menu: Options menu

Power On Message (see page 44)

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