Panasonic Full HD LCD Display TH 42AF1 Operating Instructions

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Corresponding signalResolution (Dot) Scanning frequency
Dot clock 
frequency  (MHz) Format
*3Horizontal (kHz)
Vertical (Hz)
1 280 × 768 *
61 280 × 76839.6
49.965.3R/Y/D/H1 280 × 76847.760.080.1R/Y/D/H1 280 × 76847.859.979.5R/Y/D/H
1 280 × 800*61 280 × 80041.3
50.068.0R/Y/D/H1 280 × 80049.359.971.0R/Y/D/H1 280 × 80049.759.883.5R/Y/D/H
1 280 × 960*61 280 × 96060.0
60.0108.0R/Y/D/H1 280 × 96085.985.0148.5R/Y
1 280 × 1 024*61 280 × 1 02464.0
60.0108.0R/Y/D/H1 280 × 1 02480.075.0135.0R/Y/D/H1 280 × 1 02491.185.0157.5R/Y/D/H
1 360 × 768 1 360 × 76847.7
60.085.5D/H1 360 × 76847.760.084.7D/H1 360 × 76847.759.884.8D/H
1 366 × 768*6
1 366 × 76839.6
50.069.9D/H1 366 × 76848.460.086.7R/Y/D/H1 366 × 76848.060.072.0R/Y/D/H1 366 × 76839.649.969.0R/Y/D/H1 366 × 76847.759.885.5R/Y/D/H
1 400 × 1 050*61 400 × 1 05065.2
60.0122.6D/H1 400 × 1 05082.275.0155.9R/Y/D/H
1 440 × 900*61 440 × 90055.5
59.988.8R/Y/D/H1 440 × 90055.959.9106.5R/Y/D/H
1 600 × 900*6
1 600 × 90046.3
50.097.0D/H1 600 × 90060.060.0108.0D/H1 600 × 90055.960.0118.3D/H1 600 × 90056.060.0119.0D/H1 680 × 1 050*61 680 × 1 05065.3
60.0146.3R/Y/D/H1 600 × 1 200*61 600 × 1 200*475.0
60.0162.0R/Y/D/H
1 920 × 1 080*61 920 × 1 080*566.6
59.9138.5R/Y/D/H1 920 × 1 08067.560.0148.5R/Y/D/H1 920 × 1 200*61 920 × 1 200*474.0
60.0154.0R/Y/D/H
*
1:   When 1 125(1 035)/60i signal is input, it is displayed as 1 125(1 080)/60i signal.
*2:  Pixel-Repetition signal (dot clock frequency 27.0 MHz) only
*3:  Signals to represent formats are as follows.
V  : Composite Video (VIDEO IN)
R  : D-sub RGB (RGB IN, PC IN)
Y  : YC
BCR/YPBPR (COMPONENT IN,  PC IN)
D :  DVI-D  (DVI-D IN)
H :  HDMI  (HDMI 1, HDMI 2)
The analogue input supports onG and onY.
*4:   Displayed with image elements thinned out in the image processing circuit.
*5:  Based on VESA CVT-RB (Reduced Blanking) standard
*6:  The picture may not be displayed correctly with the PC signal from COMPONENT IN/RGB IN inputs.
Note
●	 An auto detected signal format may be differently displayed from the actual input signal.
●	 [ i ] shown after the number of dots of resolution means the interlace s\
ignal.
●	 When 1 125(1 080)/30PsF signal and 1 125(1 080)/25PsF signal are inp\
ut, they are processed as 1 125(1 080)/60i 
signal and 1 125(1 080)/50i signal, and then displayed.
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Note
●	 Remote control operation and external control 
command are not valid while  OpenPort PLATFORM 
system.
●	 When the power is turned on after  OpenPort 
PLATFORM system is shutdown and in standby 
condition (Power Indicator: Red), only < Standby (ON/
OFF) button> and “PON” command from SERIAL  
terminal are valid.
●	 The display may be greyed out in some conditions, 
such as when the OpenPort PLATFORM system is 
starting up. In this case, the OpenPort PLATFORM 
cannot be shut down.OpenPort 
PLATFORM 
Shutdown
It is possible to force OpenPort PLATFORM system to 
shutdown in the following way.
1Press  to display the [ Setup] 
menu.
2Select [OSD language ] with   
and press  for more than 3 
seconds.
The following screen will be displayed.Options
Display serial number
Shipping
USB data cloning
Software licenses
OpenPort PLATFORM Shutdown
3Select [OpenPort PLATFORM 
Shutdown
] with 
  and press 
.
Shutdown
YES NO
4Select [YES] with   and press 
.
When it is being shutdown, the power indicator 
turns green to orange and the message [ Shutting 
down OpenPort PLATFORM. Please wait.] is 
displayed. After that, shifts to standby condition 
(Power Indicator: Red).
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Shipping condition
You can reset the settings / the adjusted values of the 
following menus to the factory settings:
[Picture], [Sound], [Setup], [ Position], [Options]
At the same time, resets the settings and the data of 
OpenPort PLATFORM to the factory settings and also 
deletes the applications you have installed.
 
■Remote control
1Press  to display the [ Setup] 
menu.
2Select [OSD language ] with   
and press  for more than 3 
seconds.
The following screen will be displayed.Options
Display serial number
Shipping
USB data cloning
Software licenses
OpenPort PLATFORM Shutdown
3Select [Shipping
] with   and press 
.
Note
●	 The display may be greyed out in some 
conditions, such as when the  OpenPort 
PLATFORM system is starting up. In this case, 
the  operation is disabled.
Shipping
YES NO
4Select [YES] with   and press 
.
The message [Shipping ( Wait a moment )] will be 
displayed.
5After the message [ Please turn off 
the power] is displayed, turn the 
power off pressing < Main Power On / 
Off button >.
●	
If the < Main Power On / Off button> is locked, 
please disconnect the AC cord plug from the wall 
outlet.
 
■Unit
1Press  for several 
times and display the [ Setup] menu.
2Select [OSD language] with  , and 
then press and hold < ENTER (Unit)> 
for more than 5 seconds.
Note
●	 The display may be greyed out in some 
conditions, such as when the  OpenPort 
PLATFORM system is starting up. In this case, 
the  operation is disabled.
3Select [YES] with < - (Unit)> or  
 and press .
The message [Shipping ( Wait a moment )] will be 
displayed.
4After the message [ Please turn off 
the power] is displayed, turn the 
power off pressing < Main Power On / 
Off button >.
●	
If the < Main Power On / Off button> is locked, 
please disconnect the AC cord plug from the wall 
outlet.
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Troubleshooting
Before you call for service, determine the symptoms and make a few simpl\
e checks as shown below.
SymptomsCheck
Picture Sound
Electrical Appliances
Cars / Motorcycles
Fluorescent light
InterferenceNoisy Sound
Normal 
PictureNo SoundVolume
(Check whether the mute function has been activated on the 
remote control.)
No PictureNo SoundNot plugged into AC outlet
Not switched on
Picture and Brightness/Volume setting
(Check by pressing the <
Main Power On / Off button> or the 
.)
No PictureNormal Sound If a signal with a non-applicable colour system format, 
or frequency is input, only the input terminal indication is 
displayed.
No ColourNormal Sound
Colour controls set at minimum level (see page 
71, 73)
A display error such as “no picture” occurs, or remote 
control operation is suddenly disabled. This unit incorporates highly-advanced software. If you 
notice an abnormal operation such as “Remote control 
cannot be operated” or “Display is disturbed”, remove the 
power plug from the socket outlet, and inset it again after 5 
seconds or more to turn the power on. (see page 
35)
Power automatically turns off unexpectedly. Check the settings of [No signal power off], [
HDMI1 power 
management ], [HDMI2 power management ], [DVI-D power 
management ], [PC power management ] and [No activity 
power off]. Any of them may be set to [ On (Enable)]. (see 
page 81)
Power indicator is blinking in red. There is possibility of malfunction. Please contact an 
Authorized Service Centre.
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SymptomsCheck
No remote control operations can be performed. Check whether the batteries have discharged completely 
and, if they have not, whether they were inserted properly.
Check whether the remote control sensor is exposed to an 
outdoor light or a strong fluorescent light.
Check whether any obstacle is present between the remote 
control sensor and the remote control.
If the installation condition is normal, pull out the remote 
control sensor from the edge side of the main unit when 
using.
Check whether the remote control designed specifically 
for use with the unit is being used. (The unit cannot be 
operated by any other remote control.)
Check whether the option other than [
Off] is selected in 
[Controller user level ] in the [Options] menu. (see page 93)
Check whether [ Controller ID function ] in [Options] menu is 
set to [ On]. (see page 94)
Check whether < ID MODE> switch is set to . (When 
using ID remote controller) (see page  109)
For operation of the OpenPort PLATFORM part, the remote 
control operation may be impossible with the Android 
standard application or additionally installed application.
In this case, use a USB mouse for operation. (see page  43)
[Controller ID function ] function cannot be used.
(When using ID remote controller) Check whether [
Controller ID function ] is set to [On], or  switch is set to . (see page 94)
(When [Controller ID function ] is set to [On], you need to set 
 switch to  and set the ID number.)
The top or bottom of the picture on the screen is 
cut off. The image position has been adjusted in the [
Position] 
menu.
Adjust the position of the picture on the screen.
(see page  68, 69)
There are areas at the top and bottom of the 
screen where picture is not displayed. When using a video software program (such as a cinema 
size program) with a screen wider than one in the 16:9 
mode, blank areas separate from the images are formed at 
the top and bottom of the screen.
Parts of the unit become hot. Even when the temperature of parts of the front, top and 
rear panels has risen, these temperature rises will not pose 
any problems in terms of performance or quality.
There is no picture displayed or sound output 
sometimes. When HDMI or DVI signals are input to the Display using a 
selector or distributor, sound or images may not be output in 
the normal fashion depending on the selector or distributor 
used.
The symptoms may be improved by turning the power off 
and on again, or by replacing the selector or distributor.
The RS-232C is uncontrollable. Check whether the connection has been made properly. 
(see page 
25)
The LAN is uncontrollable. Check that the connection has been made properly.
(see page 
97)
To control with command control, check that [ LAN Control] 
in OpenPort PLATFORM is set properly. Check that 
[Command Control ] is set to [ON]. (see page 54)
Check that [WIRELESS & NETWORKS ] in OpenPort 
PLATFORM is set properly. (see page 55)
Perform the LAN control after startup of OpenPort 
PLATFORM. (see page 40, 83)
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SymptomsCheck
Applications cannot be downloaded with  OpenPort 
PLATFORM. Check that the connection has been made properly. (see 
page 97)
Check that [WIRELESS & NETWORKS
] in OpenPort 
PLATFORM is set properly. (see page 55)
You can check the network-related setting information 
or [Check Communication ] in [STATUS] of OpenPort 
PLATFORM. (see page 52)
The application installed with  OpenPort 
PLATFORM does not operate, or the operation is 
unstable. Check that the home screen of OpenPort PLATFORM is 
displayed with <
HOME> button of the remote control, etc. If 
the home screen is displayed properly, the application may 
not be operating properly.
Check the usage on the operation manual of the application. 
If the operation does not improve, consult the technical 
support of the application.
LCD Display panel
Symptoms Check
The screen darkens slightly when bright pictures 
with minimal movements are shown. The screen will darken slightly when photos, still images of 
a computer or other pictures with minimal movements are 
shown for an extended period. This is done to reduce image 
retention on the screen and the shortening of the screen’s 
service life: It is normal and not indicative of malfunctioning.
It takes a while for the picture to appear. The unit digitally processes the various signals in order 
to reproduce esthetically pleasing images. As such, it 
sometimes takes a few moments for the picture to appear 
when the power has been turned on, when the input has 
been switched.
The edges of the images flicker. Due to the characteristics of the system used to drive the 
panel, the edges may appear to flicker in the fast-moving 
parts of the images: This is normal and not indicative of 
malfunctioning.
There may be red spots, blue spots, green spots 
and black spots on the screen. This is a characteristic of liquid crystal panels and is 
not a problem. The liquid crystal panel is built with very 
high precision technology giving you fine picture details. 
Occasionally, a few non-active pixels may appear on the 
screen as fixed points of red, blue, green, or black. Please 
note this does not affect the performance of your LCD.
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 when a general moving picture is 
displayed for a while. This is not considered as malfunction.
Image retention appears
This LCD Display uses special image processing. Hence a slight time lag \
may occur between image and audio, 
depending on the type of input signal. However, this is not a malfunction.
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Specifications
Model No.
55-inch model:TH-55AF1U
49-inch model:TH-49AF1U
42-inch model:TH-42AF1U
55-inch model:TH-55AF1W
49-inch model:TH-49AF1W
42-inch model:TH-42AF1W
Power Consumption
55-inch model
190 W
49-inch model
175 W
42-inch model
155 W
Power off condition
0.3 W
Stand-by condition ●	 When [OpenPort PLATFORM standby] is set to 
[Off] (Factory default (TH-55AF1U, TH-49AF1U, 
TH-42AF1U))
0.5 W
Stand-by condition ●	 When [OpenPort PLATFORM standby] is set to 
[On] (Factory default (TH-55AF1W, TH-49AF1W, 
TH-42AF1W))
Approx. 20 W
LCD Display panel
55-inch model
55-inch IPS panel (Edge LED backlight), 16:9 aspect 
ratio
49-inch model
49-inch IPS panel (Edge LED backlight), 16:9 aspect 
ratio
42-inch model
42-inch IPS panel (Edge LED backlight), 16:9 aspect 
ratio
Screen size
55-inch model
1 209 mm (W) × 680 mm (H) × 1 387 mm (diagonal) /   
47.6” (W) × 26.7” (H) × 54.6” (diagonal)
49-inch model
1 073 mm (W) × 604 mm (H) × 1 232 mm (diagonal) /   
42.2” (W) × 23.7” (H) × 48.5” (diagonal)
42-inch model
927 mm (W) × 521 mm (H) × 1 064 mm (diagonal) /  
36.5” (W) × 20.5” (H) × 41.9” (diagonal)
Number of pixels
2 073 600 (1 920 (W) × 1 080 (H))
Dimensions (W × H × D)
55-inch model
1 229 mm × 699 mm × 72 mm (57 mm: without 
handles) /  
48.4” × 27.6” × 2.8” (2.3”: without handles)
49-inch model
1 093 mm × 623 mm × 72 mm (57 mm: without 
handles) /  
43.1” × 24.6” × 2.8” (2.3”: without handles)
42-inch model
947 mm × 541 mm × 72 mm (57 mm: without 
handles) /  
37.3” × 21.3” × 2.8” (2.3”: without handles)
Mass
55-inch model
Approx. 25.0  / 55.2 lbs net
49-inch model
Approx. 19.3  / 42.6 lbs net
42-inch model
Approx. 15.6  / 34.4 lbs net
Power source
TH-55AF1U, TH-49AF1U, TH-42AF1U:
110 - 127V ~ (110 - 127V alternating current), 
50/60Hz
TH-55AF1W, TH-49AF1W, TH-42AF1W: 220 - 240V ~ (220 - 240V alternating current), 
50/60Hz
Operating condition
Temperature0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F) *1
Humidity
20 % to 80 % (no condensation)
Storing condition
Temperature-20 °C to 60 °C (-4 °F to 140 °F)
Humidity 20 % to 80 % (no condensation)
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OpenPort PLATFORM system
OSAndroid 4.4.3
CPU Cortex-A9, 1.0 GHz (quad)
Memory RAM 1 GB / ROM 8 GB
Supported codec Video:     MPEG4, H.264/AVC, H.263, MotionJPEG, 
MPEG2, WMV, VP8
Audio:  MP3, AAC, WMA, AMR, Ogg Vorbis
OpenPort PLATFORM part
USB (OpenPort PLATFORM)
USB connector × 3, TYPE A
USB2.0
Micro-USB Micro-USB connector, Micro-B
USB2.0
microSD card slot microSD, microSDHC
LAN For RJ45 network connections, compatible with 
PJLink
Communication method:RJ45 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX/1000BASE-T
Wireless LAN module IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n
Connection terminals
HDMI 1
HDMI 2TYPE A  Connector *
2 × 2
Audio signal: Linear PCM (sampling frequencies - 48 kHz, 
44.1 kHz, 32 kHz)
DVI-D IN DVI-D 24 Pin:Compliance with DVI Revision 1.0
Content Protection: Compatible with HDCP 1.1
DVI-D OUTDVI-D 24 Pin:Compliance with DVI Revision 1.0
Content Protection: Compatible with HDCP 1.1
COMPONENT/RGB IN Y/GBNC terminal 1.0 Vp-p (75  Ω) (with sync signal)
P
B/CB/B
BNC terminal 0.7 Vp-p (75  Ω) (without sync 
signal)
P
R/CR/R
BNC terminal 0.7 Vp-p (75  Ω) (without sync 
signal)
VIDEO IN VIDEOBNC terminal 1.0 Vp-p (75  Ω)
Also used as Y/G terminal
PC IN Mini D-sub 15 Pin (Compatible with DDC2B)
Y/G:1.0 Vp-p (75 Ω) (with sync signal)
0.7 Vp-p (75 Ω) (without sync signal)
P
B/CB/B:
0.7 Vp-p (75 Ω) (without sync signal)
P
R/CR/R:
0.7 Vp-p (75 Ω) (without sync signal)
HD/VD: 1.0 - 5.0 Vp-p (high impedance)
AUDIO1 IN Stereo mini jack (M3) 0.5 Vrms
Shared with  DVI-D IN and PC IN
AUDIO2 IN Stereo mini jack (M3) 0.5 Vrms
Shared with  COMPONENT/RGB IN and VIDEO IN
AUDIO OUT Stereo mini jack (M3) 0.5 Vrms
Output:	Variable	(-∞	to	0	dB)	 
(1 kHz 0 dB input, 10 kΩ load)
USB USB  connector, TYPE A
DC 5V / 1A (USB 3.0 is not supported.)
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Control terminals
SERIAL INExternal Control Terminal
D-sub 9 Pin:RS-232C compatible
SERIAL OUT External Control Terminal
D-sub 9 Pin:RS-232C compatible
IR IN Stereo mini jack (M3)
IR OUT Stereo mini jack (M3)
Sound
Built-in speakers80 mm × 30 mm × 2 pieces
Audio Output 20 W [10 W + 10 W] (10 % THD)
Remote Control Transmitter
Power sourceDC 3 V (battery (AAA/R03/UM4 type) × 2)
Operating range Approx. 7 m (22.9 ft)
(when operated directly in front of remote control 
sensor)
Mass Approx. 63 
 / 2.22 oz (including batteries)
Dimensions (W × H × D) 44 mm × 105 mm × 20.5 mm /   
1.74” × 4.14” × 0.81”
*1:   Environmental temperature to use this unit at high 
altitudes (1 400 m (4 593 ft) and higher and below 
2 800 m (9 186 ft) above sea level): 0 °C to 35 °C  
(32 °F to 95 °F)
*2:  VIERA LINK is not supported.
Note
●	 Design and specifications are subject to change 
without notice. Mass and dimensions shown are 
approximate.
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Software License
This product incorporates the following software:
(1) the software developed independently by or for Panasonic Corporati\
on,
(2) the software owned by third party and licensed to Panasonic Corpor\
ation,
(3) the software licensed under the GNU General Public License, Version 2.0 (GPL V2.0),
(4) the software licensed under the GNU LESSER General Public License,\
 Version 2.1 (LGPL V2.1), and/or
(5) open source software other than the software licensed under the GP\
L V2.0 and/or LGPL V2.1.
The software categorized as (3) - (5) are distributed in the hope th\
at it will be useful, but WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY, 
without even the implied warranty of MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. For details, 
see the license conditions displayed by selecting [Software licenses], following the specified operation from the 
initial setting menu of this product and the license conditions displaye\
d by selecting [ Legal information], following the 
specified operation from the [ Settings] application of this product.
At least three (3) years from delivery of this product, Panasonic will\
 give to any third party who contacts us at 
the contact information provided below, for a charge no more than our cost of physically performing source cod\
e 
distribution, a complete machine-readable copy of the corresponding sour\
ce code covered under GPL V2.0, LGPL 
V2.1 or the other licenses with the obligation to do so, as well as the \
respective copyright notice thereof.
 
Contact Information:
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Notice about AVC/VC-1/MPEG-4
This product is licensed under the AVC Patent Portfolio License, VC-1 Patent Portfolio License and MPEG-4 Visual 
Patent Portfolio License for the personal use of a consumer or other use\
s in which it does not receive remuneration 
to (i) encode video in compliance with the AVC Standard, VC-1 Standard and MPEG-4 Visual Standard (“AVC/
VC-1/MPEG-4 Video”) and/or (ii) decode AVC/VC-1/MPEG-4 Video that was encoded by a consumer engaged in 
a personal activity and/or was obtained from a video provider licensed t\
o provide AVC/VC-1/MPEG-4 Video. No 
license is granted or shall be implied for any other use. Additional information may be obtained from MPEG LA, 
LLC. See http://www.mpegla.com.
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