Panasonic Full HD LCD Display TH 42AF1 Operating Instructions

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 CAUTION
If problems or malfunction occur, stop using 
immediately.
 
■If problems occur, unplug the power supply 
plug.
 
•Smoke or an abnormal odour come out from the unit.
 
•No picture appears or no sound is heard, 
occasionally.
 
•Liquid such as water or foreign objects got inside the 
unit.
 
•The unit has deformed or broken parts.
If you continue to use the unit in this condition, it 
could result in fire or electric shock.
 
•Turn the power off immediately, unplug the power 
supply plug from the wall outlet, and then contact the 
dealer for repairs.
 
•To cut off the power supply to this Display completely, 
you need to unplug the power supply plug from the 
wall outlet.
 
•Repairing the unit yourself is dangerous, and shall 
never be done.
 
•To enable to unplug the power supply plug 
immediately, use the wall outlet which you can reach 
easily.
 
■Do not touch the unit directly by hand when 
it is damaged.
Electric shock could occur.
 
■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.
At least 2 people are required to carry or unpack 
this unit.
 
•If this is not observed, the unit may drop, resulting in 
injury.
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 fire 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 fire. Pull the power cord plug out from the 
wall outlet and wipe the mains lead with a dry cloth. Do not step on, or hang from the display or the 
Pedestal.
 
•They might tip over, or might be broken and it may 
result in injury. Pay special attention to the children.
Do not reverse the polarity (+ and -) of the battery 
when inserting.
 
•Mishandling the battery may cause its explosion 
or leakage, resulting in fire, injury or damage to 
surrounding properties.
 
•Insert the battery correctly as instructed. (see page 
17)
Remove the batteries from the remote control 
transmitter when not using for a long period of time.
 
•The battery may leak, heat, ignite or burst, resulting in 
fire or damage to surrounding properties.
Do not burn or breakup batteries.
 
•Batteries must not be exposed to excessive heat such 
as sunshine, fire or the like.
Do not turn the Display upside down.
Do not position the unit with its display panel facing 
upright.
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Precautions for use
Cautions when installing
Do not set up the Display outdoors.
 
•The Display is designed for indoor use.
Environmental temperature to use this unit
 
•When using the unit where it is below 1 400 m (4 593 
ft) above sea level: 0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F)
 
•When using the 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)
Do not install the unit where it is 2 800 m (9 186 ft) 
and higher above sea level.
 
•Failure to do so may shorten the life of the internal 
parts and result in malfunctions.
Required space for ventilation
When using the pedestal (optional accessory), leave 
a space of 10 cm (3 
15/16”) or more at the top, left and 
right, and 5 cm (1 31/32”) or more at the rear, and also 
keep the space between the bottom of the display and 
the floor surface.
If using some other setting-up method (wall-hanging, 
etc.), follow the manual of it. (If there is no specific 
indication of installation dimension in the installation 
manual, leave a space of 10 cm (3 
15/16”) or more at the 
top, bottom, left and right, and 5 cm (1 31/32”) or more at 
the rear.)
Minimum distance:
a
a ba:  
10 cm  
(3 
15/16”)
b:   5 cm  
(1 
31/32”)
a
About the screws used when using a wall hanging 
bracket that conforms to VESA standards
Inch 
model Screw pitch for 
installation Depth of 
screw hole Screw 
(quantity)
55 400 mm × 400 mm 10 mmM6 (4)
49 400 mm × 400 mm 10 mmM6 (4)
42 200 mm × 200 mm 10 mmM6 (4)
When installing, do not use the screw holes 
(situated at the bottom of the display’s back) as 
shown in the following figures.
It may damage the LCD panel.
55-inch model
49-inch model
42-inch model
Be careful of the movable structure of the power 
indicator and remote control sensor.
 
•As factory default, the power indicator and remote 
control sensor are stored in the main unit. For normal 
use, pull out the remote control sensor from the edge 
side of the main unit by operating the lever on the 
rear panel. Depending on the setup condition such as 
when using the multi display, store the remote control 
sensor in the main unit. (see page  32)
Do not grab the liquid crystal panel.
 
•Do not forcibly press the liquid crystal panel, or push 
it with a pointed object. Applying a strong force to 
the liquid crystal panel will cause unevenness of the 
screen display, resulting in malfunction.
Depending on the temperature or humidity 
conditions, uneven brightness may be observed. 
This is not a malfunction.
 
•This unevenness will disappear while applying current 
continuously. If not, consult the distributor.
Request Regarding Security
When using this product, take safety measures 
against the following incidents.
 
•Personal information being leaked via this product
 
•Unauthorized operation of this product by a malicious 
third party
 
•Interfering or stopping of this product by a malicious 
third party
Take sufficient security measures. (see page  54, 98)
 
•Set a password for the LAN control and restrict the 
users who can log in.
 
•Make your password difficult to guess as much as 
possible.
 
•Change your password periodically.
 
•Panasonic Corporation or its affiliate companies will 
never ask for your password directly. Do not divulge 
your password in case you receive such inquiries.
 
•The connecting network must be secured by a 
firewall, etc.
 
•When disposing the product, initialize the data before 
disposing. [ Factory data reset] (see page 59) or 
[Shipping ] (see page 11 3 )
About Wireless LANs ●	 The advantage of a wireless LAN is that information 
can be exchanged between a PC or other such 
equipment and an access point using radio waves as 
long as you are within range for radio transmissions.
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On the other hand, because the radio waves can 
travel through obstacles (such as walls) and are 
available everywhere within a given range, problems 
of the type listed below may occur if security-related 
settings are not made.
 
•A malicious third-party may intentionally intercept 
and monitor transmitted data including the content 
of e-mail and personal information such as your ID, 
password, and/or credit card numbers.
 
•A malicious third-party may access your personal 
or corporate network without authorization and 
engage in the following types of behaviour.
Retrieve personal and/or secret information 
(information leak)
Spread false information by impersonating a 
particular person (spoofing)
Overwrite intercepted communications and issue 
false data (tampering)
Spread harmful software such as a computer virus 
and crash your data and/or system (system crash)
●	 Since most wireless LAN adapters or access points 
are equipped with security features to take care of 
these problems, you can reduce the possibility of 
these problems occurring when using this product 
by making the appropriate security settings for the 
wireless LAN device.
●	 Some wireless LAN devices may not be set for 
security immediately after purchase. To decrease the 
possibility of occurrence of security problems, before 
using any wireless LAN devices, be absolutely sure 
to make all security-related settings according to the 
instructions given in the operation manuals supplied 
with them.
Depending on the specifications of the wireless LAN, 
a malicious third-party may be able to break security 
settings by special means.
Please contact Panasonic if you need help taking 
care of security settings or other such.
If you cannot perform security settings for your 
wireless LAN by yourself, please contact the 
Panasonic Support Center.
●	 Panasonic asks customers to thoroughly understand 
the risk of using this product without making security 
settings, and recommends that the customer 
make security settings at their own discretion and 
responsibility.
About built-in wireless LAN
CAUTION:
Be aware of the following limits before using the 
Wireless LAN Module.
 
•To use the Wireless LAN Module, an access point 
needs to be obtained.
 
•Do not use the Wireless LAN Module to connect to 
any wireless network (SSID *
) for which you do not 
have usage rights. Such networks may be listed as 
a result of searches. However, using them may be 
regarded as illegal access.
 * SSID is a name for identifying a particular wireless 
network for transmission.
 
•Do not subject the Wireless LAN Module to high 
temperatures, direct sunlight or moisture.
 
•Do not bend, or subject the Wireless LAN Module to 
strong impacts.
 
•Do not disassemble or alter the Wireless LAN Module 
in any way.
 
•Do not attempt to install the Wireless LAN Module in 
any incompatible device.
 
•Do not remove the Wireless LAN Module from the 
host product during operations.
 
•Data transmitted and received over radio waves may 
be intercepted and monitored.
 
•To avoid malfunctions caused by radio wave interface, 
keep the host product away from the devices such 
as other wireless LAN devices, microwaves and the 
devices that use 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz signals when 
using the Wireless LAN Module.
 
•When noises occur due to the static electricity, 
etc., the host product might stop operating for the 
protection of the devices. In this case, turn the host 
product Off with Mains power On / Off switch, then 
turn it On again.
 
•Depending on the area, this Wireless LAN Module 
may not be available.
Notes on Using Wireless Connection
Wireless connection function of the Display uses 
radio waves in the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands.
A radio station license is not required, but be sure to 
read and fully understand the following items before 
use.
Do not use near other wireless equipment.
●	 The following equipment may use radio waves in the 
same band as the Display.
When the Display is used near these devices, 
radio wave interference may make communication 
impossible, or the communication speed may become 
slower.
 
•Microwave ovens, etc.
 
•Industrial, chemical and medical equipment, etc.
 
•In-plant radio stations for identifying moving objects 
such as those used in factory manufacturing lines, 
etc.
 
•Designated low-power radio stations
If at all possible, avoid the use of cellular phones, TV 
sets or radios near the Display. ●	 Cellular phones, TV sets, radios and similar devices 
use different radio bands from the Display, so 
there is no effect on wireless communication or 
the transmission and reception of these devices. 
However, radio waves from the Display may produce 
audio or video noise.
Wireless communication radio waves cannot 
penetrate steel reinforcements, metal, concrete, etc. ●	 Communication is possible through walls and floors 
made from materials such as wood and glass (except 
glass containing wire mesh), but not through walls 
and floors made from steel reinforcements, metal, 
concrete, etc.
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Avoid using the Display in locations prone to static 
electricity.●	 If the Display is used in a location prone to static 
electricity, such as on a carpet, the wireless LAN or 
wired LAN connection may be lost.
●	 If this happens, eliminate the source of static 
electricity or electromagnetic noise and reconnect to 
the wireless LAN or wired LAN.
Using the Display outside the country ●	 It is forbidden to take the Display outside the country 
or region where you purchased it, so use it only in 
the said country or region. Also, note that depending 
on countries or regions there are restrictions on the 
channels and frequencies at which you can use the 
wireless LAN.
Available wireless LAN channels ●	 The channels (frequency range) that can be used 
differ according to the country or region. Refer to the 
table below.
Country or region:  Global
Channels used: Passive scanning
Standard Frequency band 
(Centre frequency)
IEEE802.11a/n 5.180 GHz - 5.825 GHz
IEEE802.11b/g/n 2.412 GHz - 2.472 GHz
 
•The frequency and channel differ depending on the 
country.
 
•The passive scanning is performed by changing radio 
to the channel being scanned in each country.
 
•Please use the wireless LAN feature in compliance 
with the laws of each country.
For Mexico:
Operation of this equipment is subject to the following 
two conditions:
(1)    this equipment might not have a harmful 
interference and
(2)    this equipment must accept any interference, 
including one that might cause it to malfunction
For Jamaica:
 
•This product contains Type Approved Modules by 
Jamaica.
LCD Display
Declaration of Conformity (DoC)
“Hereby, Panasonic Corporation declares that this 
Display is in compliance with the essential requirements 
and other relevant provisions of the Directive 1999/5/
EC.”
If you want to get a copy of the original DoC of this 
Display, please visit the following website:   
http://www.doc.panasonic.de Authorized Representative: 
 
Panasonic Testing Centre
Panasonic Service Europe, a division of Panasonic 
Marketing Europe GmbHn
Winsbergring 11, 22525 Hamburg, Germany
This Display is intended to be used in the following 
countries.
Albania, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech 
Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, 
Greece, Hungary, Italy, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, 
Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, 
Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, 
Switzerland, Turkey, United Kingdom
The wireless LAN feature of this Display shall 
exclusively be used inside buildings.
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Notes on Using Wired LAN
When setting up the Display at a place, where 
electric statistic occurs often, take a sufficient 
antistatic measure before start using.
 
•When the Display is used at a location, where static 
electricity occurs often, such as on a carpet, a wired 
LAN communication is disconnected more often. 
In that case, remove static electricity and the noise 
source that may cause problems with an antistatic 
mat, and re-connect the wired LAN.
 
•In rare cases, the LAN connection is disabled due 
to static electricity or noise. In that case, turn off the 
power of the Display and the connected devices once 
and then re-turn on the power.
The Display may not work properly due to strong 
radio wave from the broadcast station or the radio.
 
•If there is any facility or equipment, which outputs 
strong radio wave, near the installation location, set 
up the Display at a location sufficiently far from the 
source of the radio wave. Or, wrap the LAN cable 
connected to the LAN terminal by using a piece of 
metal foil or a metal pipe, of which is grounded at 
both ends.
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Cleaning and maintenance
The front of the display panel has been specially 
treated. Wipe the surface of the display panel 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 
fingernails 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.
Disposal 
When disposing the product, ask your local 
authority or dealer about the correct methods of 
disposal.
For USA-California Only
This product contains a CR Coin Cell Lithium Battery 
which contains Perchlorate Material - special handling 
may apply.
See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate
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Accessories
Accessories Supply
Check that you have the accessories and items shownOperating Instructions   
(CD-ROM × 1)
Remote Control Transmitter 
× 1
●	 DPVF1203ZA
Batteries for the Remote 
Control Transmitter
(AAA/R03/UM4 type × 2)
Clamper × 3
●	 TZZ00000694A
Power supply cord
(Approx. 2 m)
TH-55AF1U
TH-49AF1U
TH-42AF1U
●	 1JP155AF1U
TH-55AF1W
TH-49AF1W
TH-42AF1W
●	 1JP155AF1W
●	2JP155AF1W
●	3JP155AF1W
Attention
●	 Store small parts in an appropriate manner, and keep 
them away from young children.
●	 The part numbers of accessories are subject to 
change without notice. (The actual part number may 
differ from the ones shown above.)
●	 In case you lost accessories, please purchase them 
from your dealer. (Available from the customer 
service)
●	 Dispose the packaging materials appropriately after 
taking out the items.
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Remote Control Batteries
1.   Pull and hold the hook, then open the battery cover.
2.   Insert batteries - note correct polarity (+ and -).
AAA/R03/UM4 type
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 of the batteries 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.
5.    Battery replacement is necessary when remote 
control acts sporadically or stops operating the 
Display set.
6.    Do not burn or breakup batteries.
7.    Batteries must not be exposed to excessive heat such 
as sunshine, fire or the like.
Kensington security
The security slot of this unit is compatible with the 
Kensington security slot.
55-inch model
49-inch model
42-inch model
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Connections
AC cord connection and fixing
Back of the unit
AC cord fixing
AC cord (supplied)
Plug the connector into the display unit.
Plug the connector until it clicks.Note
●	 Make sure that the connector is locked on both the 
left and right sides.
Unplug the AC cord
Unplug the connector pressing the two knobs.
Note
●	 When disconnecting the AC cord, be absolutely sure 
to disconnect the AC cord plug at the socket outlet 
first.
●	 The supplied AC cord is for this unit exclusive use. Do 
not use this for other purposes.
Cable fixing
Note
●	 3 clampers are supplied with this unit. Fix the cables 
at 3 locations using the holes for clampers as shown 
below.
If you need more clampers, purchase them from your 
dealer. (Available from the customer service)
55-inch model
●	The positions of the holes are the same for 42-inch 
and 49-inch models.
1.  Attach the clamper
Keep pushing both side 
snaps and pull out the 
clamper.hole
Insert the clamper in a 
hole.
To remove from 
the unit:
snaps
2.  Bundle the cables
Keep pushing the knob 
and pull out the tip.
hooks Set the tip in the hooks 
and tighten.
To loosen:
knob
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Video equipment connection
 
IR IN
SERIAL 
OUT
IR OUT
SERIAL 
IN
G/Y/VIDEO
B/PB/CBR/PR/CRAUDIO1 INAUDIO2 INCOMPONENT/RGB/VIDEO INDVI-D IN
DVI-D OUTAUDIO OUTUSBPC INAV IN
12345678
Micro-USB
USB
OpenPort
PLATFORM
LAN
11
12
13
14
9
10
1 PC IN: PC Input Terminal
Connect to video terminal of PC, 
video equipment with “YP
BPR / 
YCBCR” or “RGB” output.
(see page  23)
2 AUDIO1 IN: Audio input terminal shared 
with DVI-D IN and  PC IN
(see page  22, 23)
3 COMPONENT / 
RGB /   
VIDEO IN: COMPONENT / 
RGB Video 
Input Terminal (R/P
R/CR, B/PB/
CB, G/Y)
Connect to video equipment 
with “YP
BPR / YCBCR” or “RGB” 
output.
(see page  25)
Composite Video Input 
Terminal (VIDEO)
Connect to video equipment with 
Composite signal output.
(see page  24)
4 AUDIO2 IN: Audio Input Terminal shared 
with COMPONENT/RGB IN and 
VIDEO IN
(see page  24, 25)
5 AUDIO OUT :Analogue Audio Output 
Terminal
Connect to audio equipment with 
analogue audio input terminal.
(see page  28)
6 AV IN
(HDMI 1,  
HDMI 2): HDMI Input Terminal
Connect to video equipment such 
as VCR or DVD player, etc.
(see page 
21)
7DVI-D IN,  
DVI-D OUT :DVI-D Input / Output Terminal
Connect to video equipment 
with DVI-D output. Also, when 
displaying the picture by daisy 
chaining multiple displays, 
connect to the other display 
(DVI-D OUT).
The DVI-D output function is 
enabled only when the picture is 
displayed via 
DVI-D IN.
(see page  22)
8 USB: USB Terminal
Connect the USB memory to use 
[USB media player]. Also,  this 
can be used to supply power of 
up to 5V/1A to an external device 
when the picture is displayed.
(see page  28)
9 IR IN, IR OUT :Infrared Signal Input / Output 
Terminal
Use this when operating more 
than one display with one remote 
control.
(see page  28)
10 SERIAL IN,  
SERIAL OUT :SERIAL Input / Output Terminal
Control the Display by connecting 
to PC.
(see page 
25)
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Before connecting
●	Before connecting cables, carefully read the operating 
instructions for the external device to be connected.
●	 Turn off the power of all devices before connecting 
cables.
●	 Take note of the following points before connecting 
the cables. Failure to do so may result in 
malfunctions.
 
•When connecting a cable to the unit or a device 
connected to the unit itself, touch any nearby 
metallic objects to eliminate static electricity from 
your body before performing work. 
 
•Do not use unnecessarily long cables to connect 
a device to the unit or to the unit body. The 
longer the cable, the more susceptible to noise it 
becomes. Since using a cable while it is wound 
makes it act like an antenna, it is more susceptible 
to noise.
 
•When connecting cables, connect GND first, then 
insert the connecting terminal of the connecting 
device in a straight manner.
●	 Acquire any cable necessary to connect the external 
device to the system that is neither supplied with the 
device nor available as an option.
●	 If the outer shape of the plug of a connection cable is 
large, it may come in contact with the periphery such 
as a back cover or the plug of an adjacent connection 
cable. Use a connection cable with the suitable plug 
size for the terminal alignment.
●	 If video signals from video equipment contain too 
much jitter, the images on the screen may wobble. 
In this case, a time base corrector (TBC) must be 
connected.
●	 When the sync signals output form PC or video 
equipment are disturbed, for example, when changing 
settings of video output, the colour of the video may 
be disturbed temporarily.
●	 The unit accepts Composite video signals, YC
BCR/
YPBPR signals, analogue RGB signals and digital 
signals.
●	 Some PC models are not compatible with the unit.
●	 Use cable compensator when you connect devices to 
the unit using long cables. Otherwise the image may 
not display properly.
●	 Refer to “Preset Signals ” (see page 11 0) for the types 
of video signals that can be displayed with the unit.
11 Micro-USB: Micro-USB Terminal
By connecting the unit to the PC 
using the Micro-USB cable, data 
in the storage of the OpenPort 
PLATFORM system can be read 
or written from the PC.
(see page  31)
12 USB (OpenPort 
PLATFORM):  USB Terminal for OpenPort 
PLATFORM
Used by connecting a 
USB 
memory as external storage for 
OpenPort PLATFORM system. 
(see page  30)
With OpenPort PLATFORM input, 
it is also possible to connect and 
use USB devices such as a USB 
mouse, a USB keyboard, etc. 
(see page  43, 44)
13 microSD : microSD card slot
Used by attaching a microSD 
card as external storage for 
OpenPort PLATFORM system.
(see page 29)
14 LAN: LAN Terminal
Control the Display by connecting 
to Network.
(see page 97)
With OpenPort PLATFORM input, 
it is possible to display WEB 
pages or download applications 
from the server. (see page 48, 
62)
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