Panasonic Full HD LCD Display TH 42AF1 Operating Instructions

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HDMI 1 and HDMI 2 terminals 
connection
Note
●	 Video equipment and HDMI cable shown are not 
supplied with this unit.
●	 Some HDMI equipment may not be able to display 
picture.
●	 For audio, it is also possible to use  AUDIO1 IN or 
AUDIO2 IN terminal input. (For [Audio input select ] 
function, see page  92.)
AV IN
 HDMI cable (commercially available)
 Video Cassette Recorder
 DVD Player
 PC Pin assignments and signal names for HDMI 
Terminal
Pin No.
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+
T.M.D.S Clock Shield
T.M.D.S Clock-
CEC
SCL
SDA
DDC/CEC Ground
+5V DC
Hot Plug Detect
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DVI-D IN / DVI-D OUT terminal 
connection
Note
●	 Video equipment and cables shown are not supplied 
with this unit.
●	 Use the DVI-D cable complying with the DVI 
standard. Image deterioration may occur depending 
on the length or the quality of the cable.
●	 DVI-D IN terminal is for Single Link only.
●	 For audio, it is also possible to use  AUDIO2 IN 
terminal input. (For [Audio input select ] function, see 
page 92.)
AUDIO1 INDVI-D IN
Shared with  PC IN.
  DVI-D video cable (Within 5 m) (commercially 
available)
 Stereo mini plug (M3) cable (commercially available)
 PC with DVI-D video out
Daisy chain connection
It is possible to daisy chain multiple displays when 
displaying the picture on multi screen, etc.
DVI-D IN DVI-D OUT
DVI-D INDVI-D OUT
DVI-D INDVI-D OUT
   First display
   Second display
   Third display
Note
●	 It is possible to daisy chain up to 10 displays. 
However, the number of connectable displays may be 
limited depending on the cables, signals, the devices 
used, etc.
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●	When inputting HDCP signal, it is possible to daisy 
chain up to 8 displays.
●	 The DVI-D output function is enabled when the 
picture is displayed via  DVI-D IN. When using the 
daisy-chain connection method, all the displays 
should be in the state where the picture is displayed 
via DVI-D IN.
Pin assignments and signal names for DVI-D 
Input/Output
Pin No. Signal Name
T.M.D.S. data 2-
T.M.D.S. data 2+
T.M.D.S. data 2 shield
DDC clock
DDC data
T.M.D.S. data 1-
T.M.D.S. data 1+
T.M.D.S. data 1 shield
+5 V DC
GND (Ground)
Hot plug detect 
T.M.D.S. data 0-
T.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-
PC IN terminal connection
AUDIO1 INPC IN
Shared with DVI-D IN.
Connect a cable 
which matches 
the audio output 
terminal on the 
computer.
(commercially 
available)
(Female)
(Male)
Stereo mini plug 
(M3)
   Mini D-sub 15p cable (commercially available)
  Conversion adapter (if necessary) (commercially 
available)
  Stereo mini plug (M3) cable (commercially available)
 PC
The type of computer signal that can be connected ●	 With regard to the typical PC input signals that 
are described in “ Preset Signals” (see page 11 0 ), 
adjustment values such as for the standard picture 
positions and sizes have already been stored in this 
unit.
(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.)
●	 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 fine detail with sufficient 
clarity.
●	 In [ENGLISH(US)] OSD language, [16:9] is displayed 
as [FULL].
Note
●	 The PC IN terminal is 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.
●	 There is no need to use an adapter for computers 
with DOS/V compatible Mini D-sub 15P terminal.
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●	The computer shown in the illustration is for example 
purposes only.
●	 Additional computer, cables and conversion adapter 
shown are not supplied with this set.
●	 Do not set the horizontal and vertical scanning 
frequencies for PC signals which are above or below 
the specified frequency range.
●	 Component Input is possible with the pin 1, 2, 3 of the 
Mini D-sub 15P Connector.
●	 Change the [ Component/RGB-in select ] setting in 
the [Signal ] menu to [Component ] (when Component 
signal connection) or [ RGB] (when RGB signal 
connection). (see page  78)
●	 For audio, it is also possible to use  AUDIO2 IN 
terminal input. (For [Audio input select ] function, see 
page 92.)
Pin assignments and signal names for PC Input 
Terminal (Mini D-sub 15P)
1 6
7
8
3
9
4
510
15 14 1312 112
Pin No. Signal Name
R (PR/CR)
G (Y) 
B (PB/CB)
NC (not connected)
GND (Ground)
GND (Ground)
GND (Ground)
GND (Ground)
+5 V DC
GND (Ground)
NC (not connected)
SDA
HD/SYNC
VD
SCL
VIDEO IN terminal connection
Note
●	 Video equipment, connection cables and conversion 
plugs are not supplied with this unit.
●	 For audio, it is also possible to use  AUDIO1 IN 
terminal input. (For [Audio input select ] function, see 
page 92.)
Shared with COMPONENT/RGB IN.
G/Y/VIDEO
B/PB/CBR/PR/CR
AUDIO2 INCOMPONENT/RGB/VIDEO IN
Stereo mini plug 
(M3)
  
Video pin cable (commercially available)
  Pin-BNC conversion plug (commercially available)
  Stereo audio cable (commercially available)
  Video Cassette Recorder
   DVD  Player
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COMPONENT/RGB IN terminal 
connection
Note
●	 Video equipment, cables and conversion adapter 
shown are not supplied with this unit.
●	 For audio, it is also possible to use  AUDIO1 IN 
terminal input. (For [Audio input select ] function, see 
page 92.)
G/Y/VIDEO
B/PB/CBR/PR/CR
AUDIO2 INCOMPONENT/RGB/VIDEO IN
R
L
PRPBY
Stereo mini 
plug (M3)
Shared with  VIDEO IN.
  Video pin cable (commercially available)
  Pin-BNC conversion plug (commercially available)
 Stereo audio cable (commercially available)
   DVD  Player
 RGB camera
Note
●	 In accordance with the input signal connected to 
COMPONENT/RGB IN terminal, select the input 
[Component ] or [RGB] in [Signal ] - [Component/RGB-
in select]. (see page 78)
●	 The RGB signal input to COMPONENT/RGB IN 
terminal corresponds to “SYNC ON G” only.
SERIAL  terminal connection
The SERIAL  terminal conforms to the RS-232C interface 
specification, so that the Display can be controlled by a 
computer which is connected to this terminal.
SERIAL 
OUT
SERIAL 
IN
D-sub 9p
(Female)
(Male)
  
RS-232C Straight cable (commercially available)
 PC
Note
●	 Use the RS-232C straight cable to connect the 
computer to the Display.
●	 Additional computer and cables shown are not 
supplied with this set.
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It is possible to daisy chain multiple displays, and 
then control the specific display with PC.
IR IN
SERIAL 
OUT
IR OUT
SERIAL 
IN
IR IN
SERIAL 
OUT
IR OUT
SERIAL 
IN
SERIAL 
OUT
SERIAL 
IN
   First  display
   Second  display
   Third  display
Note
●	 When daisy chaining, set [ Options] - [Serial daisy 
chain position ]. (see page 94)
●	 When daisy chaining, use a straight cable which pin 
No. 
 to  are hard wired. Pin assignments and signal names for SERIAL 
Terminal
6789
1
34 5
2
Pin No. Signal Name
NC (not connected)
RXD
TXD
Non use
GND (Ground)
Non use
RTSShorted in this setCTS
NC (not connected)
These signal names are those of computer 
specifications.
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: None
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Basic format for control data
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)
3-character command   
(3 bytes) Colon
Parameter(s) End  
(03h)
Command
Command ParameterControl details
PON NonePower ON
POF NonePower OFF
AV L ***Volume 000 - 100
AMT 0
Audio MUTE OFF
1 Audio MUTE ON
IMS NoneInput select (toggle)
OP1 OpenPort 
PLATFORM input
(OpenPort 
PLATFORM)
HM1 HDMI 1 input 
(HDMI1)
HM2 HDMI 2 input 
(HDMI2)
DV1 DVI-D IN input 
(DVI-D)
PC1 PC IN input (PC)
VD1  VIDEO input 
(VIDEO)
YP1 COMPONENT
 input
(COMPONENT/
RGB IN)
UD1 USB input (USB)
DAM NoneScreen mode select 
(toggle)
ZOOM Zoom1
FULL 16:9
NORM 4:3
ZOM2 Zoom2
Note
●	 If multiple commands are transmitted, be sure to 
wait for the response for the first command to come 
from this unit before sending the next command. 
When sending a command which does not require 
parameter, a colon (:) is not needed.
●	 If an incorrect command is sent by mistake, this 
unit will send an “ER401” command back to the 
computer.
●	 In Standby condition (power OFF with remote 
control), the unit responds to PON command only.
●	 Consult your local Panasonic dealer for detail 
instructions on command usage.
For more details, visit the following web site.
http://panasonic.net/prodisplays/
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IR IN/IR OUT terminal connection
Connect the mini plug (M3) cable from the IR OUT 
terminal of the first display to the IR IN terminal of the 
second display.
The infrared signal of the first display is sent to the 
second display.
In this case, the IR (infrared ray reception on the remote 
control sensor) on the second display does not operate.
Repeating the above connections enables the daisy 
chain connection.
Note
●	 Connection cables are not supplied with this unit.
●	 Daisy chain connection is possible only between the 
displays of the same series.
IR IN
IR OUT
SERIAL 
IN
IR IN
IR OUT
IR IN
SERIAL 
OUT
IR OUT
SERIAL 
IN
  Stereo mini plug (M3) cable (commercially available)
   First  display
 Second display
   Third  display
AUDIO OUT terminal connection
AUDIO2 IN AUDIO OUT
line-in
Stereo mini plug 
(M3)
  
Stereo audio cable (commercially available)
 Audio equipment
Note
●	 Audio equipment and the cable shown are not 
supplied with this set.
●	 To output sound from  AUDIO OUT terminal of the 
unit, be sure to set [Output select] in the [Sound ] 
menu to [AUDIO OUT]. (see page 70)
USB terminal connection
Connect the USB memory (commercially available) to 
use [USB media player ]. (see page 103)
Also, power is supplied when a separately sold stick PC, 
etc. are connected.
Note
●	 A stick PC and connection cables are not supplied 
with this unit.
AV INUSB
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   Stick  PC
  USB cable (commercially available)
  HDMI extension cable (commercially available)
Pin assignments and signal names for USB Terminal
1 34
2
Pin No. Signal name
+5 V DC
D ATA -
D ATA +
GND (Ground)
Power of up to 5V/1A can be supplied to an external 
device when the picture is displayed. ●	 If the electric current exceeding the power supplying 
capability is applied, the output is blocked, and the 
following message is displayed.
[USB DC5V OUT overload. Please remove cable or 
equipment, then turn the display off/on.]
In this case, remove the equipment and then turn the 
power off/on using the remote control, etc.
Note
●	 If the direct connection to this unit is not possible due 
to the size of a stick PC, etc. use a commercially sold 
extension cable.
●	 Depending on the type of a USB memory device, 
it may come in contact with the periphery such 
as a back cover, and cannot be attached. Use a 
commercially sold extension cable, or use a small 
type of a USB memory device connectable to this 
unit.
●	 Depending on the USB memory, the access lamp 
may remain blinking even when it is not being 
accessed. In this case, remove the device after 
switching to the input other than USB.
Also, when data cloning is running, remove the device 
after the screen to notify it is finished is displayed. 
(see page  107)
Using microSD card
By attaching a microSD card (commercially available) 
to the microSD card slot, use it as external storage for 
OpenPort PLATFORM system.
(see page 47)
 
■microSD card usable on this unit
The following microSD card compliant with SD standard 
can be used on this unit.
(Such cards are referred to as microSD card in this 
manual.)
 
•microSD memory card (64 MB to 2 GB)
 
•microSDHC memory card (4 GB to 32 GB)
Only the Fat16-formatted microSD card and FAT32-
formatted microSD card can be used on this unit.
 
■To insert or remove the microSD card
microSD card 
cover
Screw microSD card
Surface
1 Using a driver, loosen the screw of the microSD 
card cover (anti-theft cover), and remove the 
cover.
2  Make the surface of the microSD card face back 
side of the unit, and insert it securely until a 
clicking sound is heard.
●	 For removal, push in the card until it clicks, and pull 
it out straight.
3  Attach the cover to the original position.
Note
●	 Do not touch the connection terminal of the 
microSD card.
●	 Before attaching or removing the microSD card 
cover, turn the unit off with .
●	 Be careful not to lose the removed cover. Be sure 
to attach it to the original position.
●	 While the microSD card is operating, do not turn 
this unit off, pull out the microSD card, or subject 
this unit to vibration, shock or static electricity. 
Saved data, etc. may be lost, or malfunction may 
occur.
●	 When removing a microSD card, unmount the SD 
card. (see page  57)
●	 Do not insert non-standard microSD cards, or 
cards other than the microSD card.   
Malfunction may occur.
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USB (OpenPort PLATFORM) terminal 
connection
By attaching a USB memory (commercially available) 
to the USB (OpenPort PLATFORM) terminal, use it as 
external storage for OpenPort PLATFORM system. (see 
page 47)
With OpenPort PLATFORM input, it is possible to 
connect and use USB devices such as a USB mouse, a 
USB keyboard, etc. (see page  43, 44)
Note
●	 USB memory, USB device and cable shown are not 
supplied with this unit.
USBOpenPort
PLATFORM
    USB memory
   USB mouse (commercially available)
Pin assignments and signal names for  USB 
(OpenPort PLATFORM) Terminal
1 34
2
Pin No. Signal Name
+5 V DCD ATAD ATAGND (Ground)
Each USB (OpenPort PLATFORM) terminal is capable 
of supplying power of up to 5V/500mA to an external 
device when the picture is displayed or it is in standby 
condition (Power Indicator: Orange) (see page  32). 
●	 If the electric current exceeding the power supplying 
capability is applied, the output is blocked, and the 
following message is displayed on the screen.   
(In standby condition, the message is displayed when 
the picture is displayed next time.)
[USB DC5V OUT overload (OpenPort PLATFORM). 
Please remove cable or equipment, then turn the 
display off/on.]
In this case, remove the connected equipment, and 
then turn the power off/on with the .
 
■About compatible USB memory
●	
Commercially available USB memory devices are 
compatible. (The ones with security function are not 
compatible.)
●	 Only the Fat16-formatted ones and FAT32-formatted 
ones can be used on this unit.
●	 The maximum memory size of USB is 32 GB.
●	 Only a single partition configuration is supported.
Note
●	 When removing a USB memory, unmount the USB 
memory. (see page 57)
●	 Depending on the type of a USB memory device, 
it may come in contact with the periphery such 
as a back cover, and cannot be attached. Use a 
commercially sold extension cable, or use a small 
type of a USB memory device connectable to this 
unit.
●	 If the direct connection to this unit is not possible due 
to the size of the USB device, use a commercially 
sold extension cable.
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