Panasonic Full HD LCD Display TH 42AF1 Operating Instructions

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Basic Operation/Character Input for 
OpenPort PLATFORM
Remote Control Transmitter
The following remote control buttons are designed for the OpenPort PLATFORM operation.
1  / Cursor buttons
●	Confirms the selected item, or move the cursor (focus) from right to l\
eft or up and down.
*Icons or items may be focused only after operating the buttons.
2 
●	Displays the home screen.
3 
●	 Returns to the previous screen.
4 
●	 Shows or hides the software keyboard.
Note
●	 For button operations other than  OpenPort PLATFORM operation, see page  34.
●	 The remote control operation designed for the  OpenPort PLATFORM operation is not available while the on-screen 
display is displayed. Operate after hiding the on-screen display, or after it is disappeared.
●	 Some applications cannot be operated using the remote control. In this c\
ase, use a USB mouse (commercially 
available) for operation. (see page  43) 
						

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Buttons on the main unit
 
■OpenPort PLATFORM operation mode
Using the main unit buttons instead of the remote control can operate  OpenPort PLATFORM.
1When using the OpenPort PLATFORM input, press < MENU (Unit)>.
The following screen appears.
Do you want to control OpenPort PLATFORM?
Ye s No
2Select [Ye s] with   and press .
Enters the OpenPort PLATFORM operation mode. The operation guide of the main unit button is displayed.
The operation guide disappears by exiting the  OpenPort PLATFORM operation mode.
INPUT
MENU
ENTER
POWER
EXIT
BACK/HOME(*)
RIGHT
LEFT/KEYBOARD(*)
UP
DOWN
ENTER/LONG PRESS ENTER(*)
(*) Long press
1  [EXIT]: Exits  OpenPort PLATFORM operation mode and returns to the operation of the inputs other than  OpenPort 
PLATFORM.
2 
[BACK]: Returns to the previous screen.
[HOME(
*)]: Press and hold to display the home screen.
3  
[RIGHT], [ LEFT]: Moves the cursor (focus) from side to side.
[KEYBOARD(
*)]: Press and hold  to display the software keyboard. While it is displayed, press and hol\
d 
 to hide.
4 < 
 (Unit)> <  (Unit)>
[UP], [ DOWN]: Moves the cursor (focus) up and down.
5 
[ENTER]: Configures the item.
[LONG PRESS ENTER(
*)]: Used for the operation that requires long press.
* The (*) mark for operation guides shows the long press operation. 
						

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USB mouse
A USB mouse (commercially available) can perform the OpenPort PLATFORM operation.
●	 Connect the USB mouse to the USB (OpenPort PLATFORM) terminal.
●	 The USB mouse can perform the swipe or drag operation that cannot be per\
formed using the remote control.
●	 Some applications cannot be operated using the remote control. In this c\
ase, use a USB mouse.
●	 When an optical mouse is used, its movement may not be reflected properl\
y, depending on the accuracy of reading.
Software keyboard
Use the software keyboard when inputting characters for  OpenPort PLATFORM.
For displaying or hiding the software keyboard: see page  41, 42
 
■[OpenPort keyboard]
This is the OpenPort PLATFORM-unique software keyboard.
Example: Alphabet input (lowercase character)
Example: Number and symbol input
Example: Mathematical symbol and currency symbol input
●	
Compatible with the input of alphanumeric characters and symbols.
●	 Candidates for words are not displayed.
●	 Use the cursor button or  button of the remote control for operation.
A USB mouse (commercially available) can also be used.
●	 The selected key is enlarged for display.
●	 The input position can be moved from side to side with 
 .
Switching the input characters
Switches between the uppercase and the lowercase of alphabet input.
?123Switches to the number and symbol input from the alphabet input or from \
the mathematical symbol 
and currency symbol input.
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Changing the software keyboard
The software keyboard can be changed from [OpenPort keyboard] to [Android Keyboard (AOSP) ] in [SETUP] (or 
[TOOLS] - [ Settings]) - [ Language & input ]. (see page 58)
 
■[Android Keyboard (AOSP) ]This is the Android standard software keyboard.
Example: Alphabet input
●	
Compatible with the multi-lingual input.
●	 Candidates for words are displayed. (May not be displayed with some app\
lications.)
●	 The remote control operation is not possible. Use a USB mouse for operat\
ion.
●	 Depending on the application, a keyboard designed for inputting numbers \
may be displayed.
USB keyboard
A USB keyboard (commercially available) instead of software keyboard ca\
n be used for the character input of 
OpenPort PLATFORM.
●	 Connect the USB keyboard to the USB ( OpenPort PLATFORM) terminal.
●	 Depending on the keyboard, some key operations are invalid.
●	 Setting the keyboard layout (for each language): [ SETUP] (or [TOOLS] - [Settings]) - [ Language & input ] (see page 
58)
Operation icon
When operating (such as clicking on the screen) with a USB mouse (com\
mercially available), the following operation 
icons are displayed.
BACK HOMERECENT APPS
Click the USB mouse for operation. These operation icons cannot be selected or operated using the remote co\
ntrol.
[BACK]: Returns to the previous screen. (Same operation as with the < BACK> button of the remote control)
[HOME]: Displays the home screen. (Same operation as with the < HOME> button of the remote control)
[RECENT APPS]:  Displays the screen (Android standard screen) of the application recen\
tly used. (see page  63)
Note
●	 When the operation icons are not displayed, they will be displayed by sw\
iping the screen from the bottom edge to 
the top with a mouse. 
						

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Home Screen of OpenPort PLATFORM
When OpenPort PLATFORM starts up, the home screen is displayed at first.
6 button icons are displayed on the home screen.
Select the icon with cursor buttons on the remote control and press .
Moves to the screen of the selected icon.
[SETUP]:Set [WIRELESS & NETWORKS ], [Language & input ] and [Date & time settings]. (see page 46)
[INSTALLER]: Use this when installing a new application. (see page  47)
[TOOLS ]: Pre-installed applications for various setups are collected here. Each a\
pplication can be started up 
from here. (see page 49)
[FAVORITE]: Register your favourite applications and start them up from here. (see \
page  49)
[RECENTS]: Recently used applications are displayed. Each application can be starte\
d up from here.   
(see page  51)
[STATUS]: The model information of this unit and network-related setting informati\
on can be confirmed. (see 
page 52)
Note
●	 As factory default, the home screen is set to this unit unique [ QuickLauncher] screen. It is also possible to switch to 
the Android standard, [ Launcher] screen. (see page 57)
●	 It is recommended selecting [ QuickLauncher] for this unit.
●	 In this manual, explanations are mainly based on the case where [ QuickLauncher] is selected.
●	 If an application such as signage player starting up automatically has b\
een set at the startup of  OpenPort 
PLATFORM, the screen of the application is displayed. (see page  60) 
						

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[SETUP] screen of OpenPort PLATFORM
Select the [SETUP] button icon on the home screen to display the [ SETUP] application screen.
Set [WIRELESS & NETWORKS ], [Language & input ] and [Date & time settings].
Select the item with   and press .
Switches to the setting screen of the selected item.
Returns to the [SETUP] screen with .
[WIRELESS & 
NETWORKS]: Make various settings for network.
It is also possible to set in [TOOLS] - [
Settings] - [WIRELESS & NETWORKS ]. (see page 55)
Make this setting before using the network.
[Language & input ]:Sets the language to use, input method, etc.
It is also possible to set in [TOOLS] - [ Settings] - [Language & input ]. (see page 58)
[Date & time settings]: Sets the date and time.
It is also possible to set in [TOOLS] - [ Settings] - [Date & time]. (see page 59)
Note
●	 If connected to the network, the date and time can be automatically set.\
 However, it will be required to set the time 
zone. Set manually. (see page 59)
●	 If not connected to the network, set the date and time manually. (Use a USB mouse for setting.)
●	 If the clock shows wrong time soon after set to the right time, replace \
the battery inside the unit. Consult the dealer 
where you purchased the product.
●	 In the network condition where both the wired LAN and wireless LAN opera\
te, the wired LAN is prioritized for 
operation. When using the wireless LAN, disconnect the wired LAN cable. 
						

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[INSTALLER] screen of OpenPort 
PLATFORM
Select the [INSTALLER] button icon on the home screen to display the [ INSTALLER] application screen.
Use this when installing a new application.
 
■Installing the application from the external storage (microSD card, USB\
 memory (USB 
(OpenPort PLATFORM) terminal))
Searches the external storage for the installation file of the applicati\
on, and displays it on the list.
Select the installation file from the displayed list, and press < ENTER>.
Starts to install the application.
Depending on the application, the message [Install blocked] appears, and the installation may not be performed.
In this case, the installation is possible by [ All installation of apps from unknown sources ]. Add a check mark for 
[Unknown sources ].
[TOOLS] - [ Settings] - [Security] (see page 58)
●	 When the application list is not displayed, select the [ Search Again] button and press . 
						

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■Installing the application from the application server
1Select [App Server] and press .
Connects to the application server, and displays the application list screen.
2Select the application to download and press < ENTER>.
It is possible to search and refine applications in accordance with the \
model number (the model number of this unit 
is set automatically), category and application name.
Automatically starts to install the application after downloading is com\
plete. Follow the displayed instructions to 
perform the installation.
Note
●	 Design of the download screen is subject to change. 
						

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[TOOLS] screen of OpenPort PLATFORM
Select the [TOOLS] button icon on the home screen to display the [ TOOLS] screen.
Various setting-related applications pre-installed are collectively displ\
ayed with icons.
Select the application to start up, and press < ENTER>.
The application starts up. For details of each application, see the foll\
owing pages.
[App Server Setting] application (see page 61)
[AppStart] application (see page 60)
[CreateShortcut ] application (see page 60)
[LAN Control ] application (see page 54)
[Settings] application (see page 55)
[Shutdown ] application (see page 61)
[Updater ] application (see page 61)
[FAVORITE] screen of OpenPort PLATFORM
Select the [FAVORITE] button icon on the home screen to display the [ FAVORITE] screen.
The applications registered as [ FAVORITE] are displayed with icons.
Select the application to start up, and press < ENTER>.
The application starts up.
As factory default, the following applications are registered as [ FAVORITE].
[Browser] application (see page 62)
[Camera ] application (see page 62) 
						

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Adding the application to [FAVORITE]
Adds the installed application to [ FAVORITE].
1Select [Add] and press .Displays the [Add application] dialogue.
2Select the application to add and press < ENTER>.Adds the selected application. Multiple applications can be selected in \
a row.
3Select [OK] and press .The dialogue is closed.
It is also possible to close the dialogue by pressing < BACK>.
Note
●	 Installing the application will automatically add the application to [ FAVORITE].
●	 The shortcut (see page 60) is also added to [FAVORITE].
Deleting the application from [ FAVORITE]
Deletes the application from [FAVORITE].
1Select [Delete] and press .Displays the [Delete application ] dialogue.
2Select the application to delete and press < ENTER>.Deletes the selected application. Multiple applications can be selected \
in a row.
3Select [OK] and press .The dialogue is closed.
It is also possible to close the dialogue by pressing < BACK>.
Note
●	 The deleted application only disappears from [ FAVORITE], and can be added again with [Add].
●	 The shortcut (see page 60) can also be deleted. The deleted shortcut cannot be added to [ FAVORITE] again by 
selecting [Add].