Panasonic Full HD LCD Display TH 42AF1 Operating Instructions
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31 Micro-USB terminal connection 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. Micro-USB Micro-USB cable (commercially available) PC Pin assignments and signal names for Micro-USB Terminal 3 45 21 Pin No. Signal Name +5 V DCD ATAD ATAIDGND (Ground) The Micro-USB 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 . Note ● Additional computer and cables shown are not supplied with this set. ● Insert or remove the Micro-USB cable slow and straight, avoiding excessive force. English
32 Note ● Even if the display unit is turned off with the power indicator off, some of the circuits are in power-on status. ● When the power indicator is orange, power consumption during standby/sleep is generally larger than that of when the power indicator is red. ● When the power indicator is changing from green showing the picture is displayed to red or off, while the OpenPort PLATFORM system is shutting down, the indicator temporarily illuminates in orange. In this status, the remote control operation is ignored. ● When the is pressed while the power indicator is lighting in orange (standby or sleep status), the power indicator blinks once, and then the shutdown processing of the OpenPort PLATFORM system (see page 40) is performed. When the shutdown is complete, the power indicator goes off.Identifying Controls Main unit ● To take out/store the power indicator and remote control sensor, operate the lever on the rear panel. It is also possible to press the remote control sensor directly to store. Note ● For normal use, pull out the power indicator and 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 them in the main unit. 1 Power Indicator / Remote control sensor The Power Indicator will light. When the power of the unit is ON ( Main Power On / Off button : ON) ● Picture is displayed: Green ● Power OFF (standby) with remote control: •When [OpenPort PLATFORM standby] is set to [Off ]: Red •When [OpenPort PLATFORM standby] is set to [On]: Orange (Red/Green) About [OpenPort PLATFORM standby] settings, see page 83. ● Power OFF (sleep) with “Power management ” function: Orange (Red/Green) About “Power management ” function, see page 81. When the power of the unit is OFF ( Main Power On / Off button : OFF): No light English
33 INPUT MENU ENTER 8 8 8 Unit 55-inch model 49-inch model 42-inch model 1 External Input Terminal Connects to video equipment, PC, etc. (see page 19) 2 Turns the power On / Off. 3 Selects the connected device. (see page 37) ● In OpenPort PLATFORM operation mode [EXIT]: Exits OpenPort PLATFORM operation mode and returns to the operation of the inputs other than OpenPort PLATFORM. (see page 42) 4 Displays the menu screen. (see page 66) ● With OpenPort PLATFORM input Switches to OpenPort PLATFORM operation mode. (see page 42) ● In OpenPort PLATFORM operation mode [BACK]: Returns to the previous screen. [HOME]: Press and hold to display the home screen. (see page 42) 5 / < - (Unit)> Adjusts the volume. (see page 38) On the main screen, switches settings or adjusts settings level. (see page 66) ● In OpenPort PLATFORM operation mode [RIGHT], [ LEFT]: Moves the cursor from side to side. [KEYBOARD]: Press and hold < - (Unit)> to display the software keyboard. (see page 42) 6 < (Unit)> / < (Unit)> Selects the setting item on menu screen. (see page 66) ● In OpenPort PLATFORM operation mode [UP], [ DOWN]: Moves the cursor up and down. (see page 42) 7 Configures the item on menu screen. (see page 66) Switches aspect mode. (see page 64) ● In OpenPort PLATFORM operation mode [ENTER]: Configures the item. [LONG PRESS ENTER]: Used for the operation that requires long press. (see page 42) 8 Built-in speakers ● To output sound from the built-in speakers of the unit, be sure to set [Output select] in the [Sound ] menu to [SPEAKERS]. (see page 70) Note ● For more details on button operation of OpenPort PLATFORM, see page 42. English
34 12 PICTURE (see page 71) 13 SOUND (see page 70) 14 RECALL ● Displays the current setting status of Input mode, Aspect mode, etc. (see page 38) 15 RETURN/BACK ● Used to return to the previous menu. (see page 66) ● With OpenPort PLATFORM input Returns to the previous screen. (see page 41) 16 FUNCTION ● Displays [Function button guide ]. (see page 86) 17 OFF TIMER ● Switches to stand-by after a fixed period. (see page 39) 18 Numeric buttons (1 - 6) / KEYBOARD ● Used as shortcut buttons by assigning frequently used operations. (see page 86) ● With OpenPort PLATFORM input Press to display the software keyboard. (see page 41) 19 Signal emission Note ● In this manual, buttons of the remote control and the unit are indicated as < >. (Example: .) The operation is mainly explained indicating the remote control buttons but you can also operate with the buttons on the unit when there are the same buttons. Remote Control Transmitter 1 Standby (ON/OFF) button (/) ● Turns the power on or off when the Display is turned on at the . (see page 35) 2 POSITION (see page 68) 3 SETUP (see page 78) 4 ENTER / Cursor buttons ( ) ● Used to operate the menu screens. (see page 66) ● With OpenPort PLATFORM input Confirms the selected item, or move the cursor from right to left or up and down. (see page 41) 5 ZOOM Enters the digital zoom mode. (see page 65) 6 DEFAULT/HOME ● Resets the settings of picture, sound, etc., to defaults. (see page 68, 70, 71) ● With OpenPort PLATFORM input Displays the home screen. (see page 41) 7 MUTE ● Sound mute on / off. (see page 38) 8 ASPECT ● Adjusts the aspect. (see page 64) 9 VOL + / VOL - ● Adjusts sound volume level. (see page 38) 10 AUTO SETUP ● Automatically adjusts the position/size of the screen. (see page 68) 11 INPUT ● Switches input to display on the screen. (see page 37) English
35 Basic Controls Remote Control Sensor / Power Indicator Main Power On / Off button (Back of the unit) AC socket outlet AC cord (supplied) Operate pointing the remote control directly at the unit’s Remote Control Sensor. Note ● 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. (see page 32) ● Do not put an obstacle between the remote control sensor of the main unit and the remote control. ● Operate the remote control in front of the remote control sensor or from the area where the sensor can be seen. ● When directly aiming the remote control at the remote control sensor of the main unit, the distance from the front of remote control sensor should be approx. 7 m or less. Depending on the angle, the operation distance may be shorter. ● Do not subject the remote control sensor of the main unit to the direct sunlight or strong fluorescent light. 1Connect the AC cord plug to the Display. (see page 18) 2Connect the plug to the socket outlet. Note ● Main plug types vary between countries. The power plug shown at left may, therefore, not be the type fitted to your set. ● When disconnecting the AC cord, be absolutely sure to disconnect the AC cord plug at the socket outlet first. ● The settings may not be saved if the power plug is disconnected immediately after changing settings with on-screen menu. Disconnect the power plug after a enough period of time. Or, disconnect the power plug after turning the power off with the remote control, RS-232C control or LAN control. 3Press the on the unit to turn the set on: Power-On. ● Power Indicator: Green (Picture is displayed.) ● When the power of the unit is ON, remote control operation is possible. ■To turn the power ON/OFF with the remote control Press the to turn the Display on. •Power Indicator: Green (Picture is displayed.) Press the to turn the Display off. When [OpenPort PLATFORM standby] is set to [ Off] •Power Indicator: Red (standby) When [OpenPort PLATFORM standby] is set to [ On] •Power Indicator: Orange (Red/Green) (standby) (About [OpenPort PLATFORM standby] settings, see page 83.) ■To turn the power OFF with the < Main Power On / Off button > ● When the power of the unit is ON (Picture is displayed: Power indicator in green): Pressing the will illuminate the power indicator in orange. When it goes off, the display unit turns off. While the indicator is illuminating in orange, the remote control operation is ignored. English
36 ■When the Unit is turned on for the first time Following screen will be displayed. 1Select the language with and press . English (UK) Deutsch Français Italiano Español ENGLISH (US) Русский OSD language 2For vertical installation, select [Portrait] with and press . Display orientation LandscapePortrait Note ● 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 83) [Display orientation ] (see page 87) ● When [Display orientation ] is set to [Portrait], a confirmation message to restart OpenPort PLATFORM is displayed. ● When the power of the unit is ON (Standby/Sleep: Power indicator in orange): Pressing the will turn the power indicator off for a moment, and then illuminate it in orange. When it goes off, the display unit turns off. While the indicator is illuminating in orange, the remote control operation is ignored. ● When the power of the unit is ON (Standby: Power indicator in red): Pressing the will turn the power indicator off and the display unit turns off. Note ● During operation of the “ Power management” function (see page 81), the power indicator turns orange in the power off (sleep) state. English
37 ■Power ON message The following message may be displayed when turning the unit power ON: No activity power off Precautions ‘No activity power off’ is enabled. When [No activity power off] in the [Setup] menu is set to [Enable ], a warning message is displayed every time the power is turned ON. (see page 83) Note ● [No activity power off] is not activated with OpenPort PLATFORM input. The message [ ‘No activity power off’ is enabled. ] is not displayed, either. ● The message [Last turn off due to ‘No activity power off’.] is also displayed when OpenPort PLATFORM input is used at the time the display is turned on. “Power management” Information Last turn off due to ‘Power management’. When “Power management ” is functioned, an information message is displayed every time the power is turned ON. (see page 81) These message displays can be set with the following menu: ● [Options] menu Power on message(No activity power off) (see page 96) Power on message(Power management) (see page 96) Selecting the input signal Select the signals input to the unit. Press or . INPUT MENU ENTER Unit Switches input every time the buttons are pressed. PC 16:9 [OpenPort PLATFORM] → [HDMI1] → [HDMI2] → [DVI-D] → [PC] → [COMPONENT] * → [VIDEO] → [USB] [OpenPort PLATFORM]: OpenPort PLATFORM system built into this unit. [HDMI1]: HDMI 1 terminal, HDMI input [HDMI2]: HDMI 2 terminal, HDMI input [DVI-D]: DVI-D IN terminal, DVI-D input [PC]: PC IN terminal, PC input [COMPONENT] * : COMPONENT/RGB IN terminal, Component input [VIDEO]: VIDEO terminal, composite video input [USB]: USB terminal, USB input *: [COMPONENT] may be displayed as [RGB] depending on the settings of [ Component/RGB-in select]. (see page 78) English
38 Volume Adjustment Press or to adjust volume. INPUT MENU ENTER Unit 20Volume (SPEAKERS) ● The current sound volume level is memorised even if the power is turned off. ● When [Maximum VOL level] is set to [ On], the volume can only be adjusted to the maximum point you set, and the displayed value turns red when it reached its maximum. (see page 93) ● When [Initial VOL level] is set to [ On], the volume will be at the set level when the display is turned on. (see page 92) Sound mute On / Off It is useful when you want to mute the sound temporarily, for example, when answering the phone or door. Press . ● appears on the screen and the sound is muted. Press again to reactivate the sound. ● It is also reactivated when the power is turned on / off or the volume level is changed. ● While MUTE is active, is displayed as a reminder after operation. ● In [ENGLISH(US)] OSD language, is displayed as [MUTE]. Note ● Displays the signal name as set in [ Input label]. (see page 81) ● Input will not be switched unless [ Input lock] is set to [Off ]. (see page 93) ● Image retention (image lag) may occur on the LCD display panel when a still picture is kept on the panel for an extended period. To prevent such a problem, using the screensaver and wobbling is recommended. (see page 80, 83) RECALL It is possible to check the setting status of input label, picture mode, etc. Press . Current setting status will be displayed. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7PC 16:9 Backup mode OK AUDIO1 IN Memory name: MEMORY 2 Off timer90 min 1 Input label 2 Aspect mode (see page 64) 3 Backup input change (see page 90) 4 Audio input (see page 92) 5 Profile name (see page 75) 6 Off timer remaining time (see page 39) 7 Clock / Mute (see page 38, 59) ● The followings are displayed for about 30 seconds at the end: [No signal ] - when there is no video signal to the selected input, [No external media ] - when a USB memory is not connected to the USB terminal at the time of using the USB input. During the OpenPort PLATFORM input, “no signal” is not discriminated. ● To display the clock, set [Date & time] in OpenPort PLATFORM, and then set [Clock display ] to [On]. (see page 59, 95) English
39 OFF TIMER The Display can be preset to switch to stand-by after a fixed period. (30 min, 60 min, 90 min) The setting switches each time is pressed. ● [0 min] → [ 30 min] → [ 60 min] → [90 min] → [0 min] (Cancel) ● When three minutes remain, the remaining time will flash (Red). After that, it switches to stand-by. ● To see the Off timer remaining time, press . The Off timer is cancelled if a power interruption occurs. When the power is turned on later on, it will be in stand- by condition. English
40 Startup of OpenPort PLATFORM This unit is equipped with the OpenPort PLATFORM system based on Android. Set the input select to OpenPort PLATFORM for using. (see page 37) Startup The startup processing of the OpenPort PLATFORM system is performed when the unit starts up while the power indicator is off (power-off status) or lighting in red (standby status). The startup screen appears while the unit is starting up in the OpenPort PLATFORM input selection status. Note ● Approx. 40 seconds for startup. When starting up for the first time, app\ rox. 70 seconds are taken. ● When [Options] - [ Startup logo] is set to [On], this is displayed followed by the Panasonic logo. (see page 94) ● When the power indicator is lighting in orange (standby or sleep status\ ), the OpenPort PLATFORM system is operating. When the unit starts up in this status, the startup screen do\ es not appear. ● When OpenPort PLATFORM cannot respond for some reason, it is restarted automatically and then \ the recovery processing is performed. Shutdown The shutdown processing of the OpenPort PLATFORM system is performed either when the power is turned off using the or the power is turned off using the remote control, etc. when [Setup] - [ OpenPort PLATFORM standby] is set to [ Off] (see page 83). During shutdown process, the power indicator lights up in orange from gr\ een illumination, the message [ Shutting down OpenPort PLATFORM. Please wait.] appears. Note ● Approx. 30 seconds for shutdown. ● While the OpenPort PLATFORM system is shutting down, the remote control operation or external contr\ ol commands are not accepted. ● When the unit is in standby status (Power Indicator: Red) by shutting \ down the OpenPort PLATFORM system, the wired LAN or wireless LAN networks are cut, and the power can be turned \ on only by the following operations. (The power cannot be turned on by [ Setup] - [Set up timer] as well. (see page 85)) •Power-on by the power button of remote control •“PON” command reception from the SERIAL terminal Forcibly shutting down the OpenPort PLATFORM system [TOOLS] - [ Shutdown] (see page 61) [OpenPort PLATFORM Shutdown] (see page 11 2 )