Panasonic Full HD LCD Display TH 42AF1 Operating Instructions

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[RECENTS] screen of OpenPort PLATFORM
Select the [RECENTS] button icon on the home screen to display the [ RECENTS] screen.
The recently used applications are displayed with icons.
When the OpenPort PLATFORM system is shut down (see page  40), the history is cleared.
Select the application to start up, and press .
The application starts up.
Deleting the application from [RECENTS]
Deletes the application from [RECENTS].
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>.
 
■Deleting all the applications from [ RECENTS]
Select the [All Delete] button, and press < ENTER>.
Deletes all the applications for [RECENTS], and moves to the home screen. 
						

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[STATUS] screen of OpenPort PLATFORM
Select the [STATUS] button icon on the home screen to display the [ STATUS] application screen.
The model information and network-related setting information of this un\
it can be confirmed.
Scroll the screen to display the following information.
 
■[MODEL INFO ] 
■[ETHERNET] 
■[WI-FI ][Model name ]  [IP address] [IP address]
[Serial number ] [MAC address] [MAC address]
QR code 
([Model name ], [Serial number ],  
[MAC address ] of [ETHERNET]) [DNS 1]
[DNS 1]
[DNS 2] [DNS 2]
[IP settings] [IP settings]
Note
●	 Data of QR code can be read by taking 
the picture using a camera of mobile 
phone, etc. The reading quality is 
affected by the performance of camera or 
application. [Proxy hostname
] [Proxy hostname]
[Proxy port] [Proxy port]
[DHCP] [DHCP]
 
■[SUPPORT]Select [Check Communication ] or [Log].
[Check Communication]
Select [ping ], [nslookup ] or [traceroute] to perform.
[ping ]: Input the IP address to [Host], and select [Execute]. Then, the response from the sender is displayed.
[nslookup ]:Input the address name to [Host], and select [Execute]. Then, you can check if the DNS problem is 
solved.
[traceroute ]:Input the address name to [Host], and select [Execute]. Then, the network path to the specified  Host is 
displayed.
[Log ]
Saves log to a USB memory (USB (OpenPort PLATFORM) terminal).
This is a function for the technical support. 
						

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Pre-installed Applications of OpenPort 
PLATFORM
Pre-installed application list
Application name LocationType Description 
SETUP HomePanasonic*
2Sets [WIRELESS & NETWORKS
], [Language & input ] and 
[Date & time settings]. (Same as a part of [ TOOLS] - [Settings]) 
(see page  46)
INSTALLER HomePanasonic*
2Use this when installing a new application. (see page 
47)
STATUS HomePanasonic*
2The model information of this unit and network-related setting 
information can be confirmed. (see page 
52)
LAN Control TOOLSPanasonic*
2Sets [ON]/[
OFF] of [Command Control ], [Control Protocol ], [Port 
number ], [Display name ], [User name ] and [Password ] via LAN 
of this unit. (see page 54)
Settings TOOLSAndroid*
3Makes various settings for Android OS. (see page 
55)
CreateShortcut TOOLSPanasonic*
2Creates shortcuts to access specified URLs by browser. (see 
page 60)
AppStart TOOLSPanasonic*
2Specifies the URL (browser) or application to launch first when 
the OpenPort PLATFORM system starts up. (see page 60)
App Server Setting TOOLSPanasonic*
2Makes the setting to link with the application server. (see page 
61)
Shutdown TOOLSPanasonic*
2Forcibly shuts down the 
OpenPort PLATFORM system. (see 
page 61)
Updater TOOLSPanasonic*
2Use this when updating the firmware of the 
OpenPort 
PLATFORM system of this unit. (see page 61)
SignageBrowser *
1Panasonic*2This is a WEB browser compatible with HTML5 customized for 
signage use. (see page 
61)
Version *
1Panasonic*2Displays the 
uboot version, kernel  version and system version 
of the OpenPort PLATFORM system firmware of this unit. (see 
page 62)
Browser FAVORITE
(Factory default)Android
*
3Displays WEB pages for browsing. (see page 
62)
Camera FAVORITE
(Factory default)Android
*
3Connect a USB camera (commercially available) to the USB 
(OpenPort PLATFORM) terminal for using. (see page 
62)
Clock *
1Android*3Displays clock, set alarm, etc.
Downloads *
1Android*3Displays the list of the files which have been downloaded from 
WEB sites.
Gallery *
1Android*3Displays still picture or motion picture for browsing.
Music *1Android*3Plays back music.
People *1Android*3Manages contacts.
Search *1Android*3Used for searching.
Sound Recorder *1Android*3Records sounds.
CalendarAndroid *3Internal application. No need to start up.
BluetoothEventAndroid *3Internal application. No need to start up.
*1  
Register to [ FAVORITE] for using. (see page 50)
*2  This unit unique application.
*3  Android standard, AOSP (Android Open Source Project) application
Note
●	 Some applications cannot be operated with the remote control. In this ca\
se, use a USB mouse (commercially 
available). (see page  43) 
						

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[LAN Control] application
This unit unique application. Select the [LAN Control] button icon on the [TOOLS] screen to display the [LAN Control ] 
screen.
Sets [ON]/[ OFF] of [Command Control ], [Control Protocol ], [Port number], [ Display name], [User name ] and [Password ] 
via LAN of this unit.
 
■[Command Control]
Set this to [ ON] when performing the command control of this unit (see page  98) via network.
[ON]: Enables the command control.
[OFF ]: Disables the command control.
 
■[Control Protocol ]
Select the protocol for the LAN control.
[Protocol1]: Controls with the sequence of the Panasonic display.
[Protocol2]: Controls with the sequence compatible with the Panasonic projector.
Note
●	 PJLink can be operated regardless of the [ Control Protocol] setting.
●	 When performing the command control with TCP/IP, select [Protocol1 ].
●	 When operating the “ Early Warning Software ” or “Multi Monitoring & Control Software ”, select [Protocol2].
 
■[Port number]
Set the port number to use for the command control.
Setting range: 1024 (Default) to 65535 (excluding 4352)
Note
●	 When using PJLink, the port setting is not necessary.
 
■[Display name]
Set the name of this unit displayed on the network.
 
■[User name ]
Set the user name added to the command.
(Default: admin1 )
 
■[Password]
Set the password used for the command control and PJLink security authen\
tication.
(Default: panasonic ) 
						

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[Settings] application
Android standard application. Select the [Settings] button icon on the [TOOLS] screen to display the [Settings] screen.
Note
●	 Some functions are not available on this unit.
Make various settings for Android OS.
Select the setting item and press < ENTER> to display the setting screen.
Scroll the screen to display the following items.
 
■[WIRELESS & NETWORKS ]
Make various settings for network.
This can be set by selecting [SETUP] - [ WIRELESS & NETWORKS] as well. (see page 46)
[Wi-Fi]
To enable the Wi-Fi function, set the [OFF /ON] button to [ON].
The access point list in your area is displayed. Selecting the connectio\
n destination displays the security password 
setting dialogue.
[Password]: Enter the password.
[Show password ]:Displays the input password when a check mark is added to the check box.\
[Show advanced options ]:Displays [Proxy] and [IP settings] when a check mark is added to the check box.
[Connect]: Connects to the selected access point.
[Cancel]: Cancels the connection, and returns to the access point list display.
[Proxy]: [None]: The proxy is not set.
[Manual]: The proxy is set manually.
[Proxy hostname]: Sets the host name of proxy.
[Proxy port]: Sets the port number of proxy.
[Bypass proxy for]: Sets the domain that does not use the proxy.
[IP settings]: [DHCP]: Acquires the IP address automatically if a DHCP server is present on the network where 
the display is connected.
[Static]: Sets the IP address manually if a DHCP server is not present on the network where the 
display is connected.
[IP address]: Sets the IP address if a DHCP server is not used.
[Gateway]: Sets the gateway address if a DHCP server is not used.
[Network prefix length]: Sets the network prefix length if a DHCP server is not used.
[DNS 1]: Sets the priority DNS server address if a DHCP server is not used.
[DNS 2]: Sets the substitute DNS server address if a DHCP server is not used.
 [WPS Push Button]
Use this when connecting to the access point device compatible with WPS.\
Selecting [WPS Push Button] will make the access point device enter the WPS button standby mode.
For operation of the access point device, read the operating instruction\
s supplied with the device. 
						

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 + button
Adds the access point.
If the access point you wish to connect cannot be found on the list, set\
 the following with manual input.
Selecting + button will display the setting menu of the network to add.
[Network SSID]: Enter the SSID.
[Security]: Select the encryption method from the following.
[None], [WEP], [WPA/WPA2 PSK], [802.1x EAP ]
[Show advanced options ]:Displays [Proxy] and [IP settings] when a check mark is added to the check box.
 Menu button
Select the menu button to display the following items.
[Scan]: Searches for access points in your area again, and displays them on the \
list.
[WPS Pin Entry ]:Use this when connecting to the access point device compatible with WPS.\
A PIN code is displayed in the message displayed when this is selected. I\
nput the PIN 
code into the access point device within 2 minutes.
For operation of the access point device, read the operating instruction\
s supplied with 
the device.
[Wi-Fi Direct]: Directly communicates between Wi-Fi devices without the access point dev\
ice.
Selecting this will display usable devices on the list. Select the devic\
e to connect.
[Advanced]: Displays the option settings related to Wi-Fi communication.
Note
●	  When [IP settings] is set to [ DHCP], the IP address, etc. are not displayed. Confirm the current IP address, etc. in 
[STATUS]. Also, the DNS set on this screen will be invalid.
●	 When using a DHCP server, confirm that the DHCP server has started up.
●	 For setting details, consult the network administrator.
●	 The wired LAN and wireless LAN cannot be used in the same segment. 
						

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[Ethernet]
[DHCP]
[ON]:  Acquires the IP address automatically if 
a DHCP server is present on the network 
where the display is connected.
[OFF ]: Sets the IP address manually if a DHCP 
server is not present on the network where 
the display is connected.
[IP address]:         Input the IP address if not using a 
DHCP server.
[Gateway]:             Input the gateway address if not using a 
DHCP server.
[Subnet mask]:    Input the subnet mask if not using a 
DHCP server.
[DNS 1]:           Input the priority DNS server address if 
not using a DHCP server.
[DNS 2]:           Input the substitute DNS server address 
if not using a DHCP server.
[OK]:               Saves the setting, and returns to the 
[Settings] screen.
[Cancel]:          Returns to the [Settings] screen without 
saving the setting.
Note
●	 When [DHCP] is set to [ ON], items for the IP address, 
gateway, subnet mask and DNS are greyed out.
●	 When using a DHCP server, confirm that the DHCP 
server has started up.
●	 If an invalid IP address, gateway or subnet mask 
is set, selecting [OK] will display the following error 
message.
[INVALID ENTRY. PLEASE RE-ENTER.]
●	 If the IP address is conflicting, selecting [ STATUS] - 
[ETHERNET] - [ IP address] (see page 52) will display 
the following error message.
[IP address conflict with another system on the 
network.]
●	 For setting details, consult the network administrator.
●	 The wired LAN and wireless LAN cannot be used in 
the same segment.
[Proxy]
[Proxy hostname]:     Sets the host name of proxy.
[Proxy port]:           Sets the port number of proxy.
[Bypass proxy for]:   Sets the domain that does not use 
the proxy.
[OK]:    Saves the setting, and returns to the [Settings] 
screen.
[Cancel]:   Returns to the [Settings] screen without saving 
the setting.
Note
●	 For setting details, consult the network administrator.
 
■[DEVICE]
[Home]
Sets the home screen. Use a USB mouse for setting.
[Launcher]:   Android standard home screen  
(see page 63)
[QuickLauncher]: 
                Recommended home screen for this unit 
(Factory default) (see page  45)
[Sound]
Sets the touch operation sound when using a USB 
mouse.
[Touch sounds ]:   Add a check mark for the check box to 
enable the touch operation sound.
[Display]
Select the setting item and press < ENTER> to display 
the setting screen.
[Wallpaper]
Select a wallpaper from the following 3 items.
[Gallery]: Select a wallpaper from image files in 
[Gallery].
[Live 
Wallpaper]:  Select a wallpaper with motion.
[Wallpaper]: Select a wallpaper of still picture.
Note
●	 The wallpaper is displayed only on the Android 
standard home screen, etc.
[Daydream ] (This function cannot be used.)
[Font size ]
Select the character size from the following 4 types. [Small], [Normal], [Large], [Huge]
[Cancel]:    Returns to the [Display ] function list screen 
without saving the setting.
[Storage]
Displays the current storage usage ([ INTERNAL 
STORAGE], microSD card, [USB STORAGE]).
[INTERNAL STORAGE]
[SD CARD ]
When removing the microSD card, unmount it here for 
safe removal.
[USB STORAGE]
When removing the USB memory, unmount it here for 
safe removal.  
						

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Note
●	 When attaching or removing a microSD card or a 
USB memory, an SD card shaped icon or warning 
messages will be displayed at the upper left of the 
screen. As a general term, they are called “SD card” 
in the message.
●	 As for USB memory, it is also called “SD card” even 
though it is displayed in [ USB STORAGE] category.
[Apps]
Displays the application list. Operate right and left, and 
select the list from the following 3 items.
[DOWNLOADED]:    Already installed application list
[RUNNING]:  Operating application list
[ALL]:  All application list
Stops, disables and deletes the application.
Uninstallation is possible only for installed applications.
 
■[PERSONAL]
[Location ]
To enable the function to acquire location information, 
set the [OFF /ON] button to [ ON].
[Mode] (This function is only available with Wi-Fi.)
[Security]
Makes the security-related settings.
[SCREEN SECURITY]
[Screen lock]:
Selects the screen lock method.
Once the screen lock is set, you will need to unlock it 
when performing [ Factory data reset].
[Owner info ]: (This function cannot be used.)
[ENCRYPTION] (This function cannot be used.)
[PASSWORDS] (This function cannot be used.)
[DEVICE ADMINISTRATION] [Device administrators ]:  (This function cannot be 
used.)
[Unknown sources]:
Permits installation of unknown applications when a 
check mark is added to the check box.
[Verify apps]:  (This function cannot be used.) [CREDENTIAL STORAGE]
[Storage type]:
Software only
[Trusted credentials]:
Displays the reliable CA certificate.
[Install from SD card]:
Installs the certificate from the microSD card and USB 
memory.
[Clear credentials ]:
Deletes all the certificates.
[Language & input ]
Sets the language to use, input method, etc.
This can be set by selecting [SETUP] - [ Language & 
input] as well. (see page 46)
Select the setting item and press < ENTER> to display 
the setting screen.
[Language]
Select the language to use from the language list.
Selectable languages
[Deutsch]: German
[English (United Kingdom) ]: English  (UK)
[English (United States) ]: English  (US)
[Español]: Spanish
[Français]: French
[Italiano ]: Italian
[Русский]: Russian
[中文]: Chinese
[日本語]:  Japanese
Note
●	 This is set while interlocking [ Setup] - [OSD 
language ]. (see page 83)
[Spell checker]
Select whether to use the spell check during character 
input.
[Personal dictionary]
Displays the user dictionary list. Select the user 
dictionary to register.
Select the [ADD] button to display the word registration 
screen. Then, register the word.
[KEYBOARD & INPUT METHODS]
When [Default] is selected, [Choose input method ] 
screen is displayed. Select the input method.
[Android Keyboard (AOSP) ]:
Android standard software keyboard.
[OpenPort keyboard]
OpenPort PLATFORM-unique software keyboard.  
						

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Note
●	 Connecting a USB keyboard will display the setting 
items of physical keyboard. Select the connected 
keyboard here to display the [ Choose keyboard 
layout] screen.
Select [Set up keyboard layouts ], set language in 
[Keyboard layouts ] to complete the setting.
[SPEECH]
Displays the text-to-speech reading output setting 
screen when  [Text-to-speech output] is selected.
[MOUSE/TRACK PAD]
Displays the screen to set the pointer speed when 
[Pointer speed ] is selected.
Move the slider and select [ OK]. Then, the setting is 
applied.
[Backup & reset ]
Each setting and data of the OpenPort PLATFORM part 
can be restored to the factory default state.
Selecting [Backup & reset] displays the [PERSONAL 
D ATA] screen.
[Factory data reset ]
1Select [Factory data reset ] and press 
.
A confirmation screen is displayed to inform that 
each type of data will be deleted.
2Select [Reset tablet] and press 
.
The final confirmation screen appears.
3Select [Erase everything ] and press 
.
The OpenPort PLATFORM system restarts, and the 
settings are restored to the factory default state.
Note
●	 The following settings and adjusted values will not be 
changed even if this function is performed.
[Picture], [ Sound], [Setup], [ Position] and [Options] 
menus.
To restore these settings to the factory default state, 
perform [Shipping ]. (see page 11 3)
●	 When [Screen lock ] is set, you will need to unlock it. 
(see page  58)
 
■[SYSTEM]
[Date & time]
Sets the date and time.
This can be set by selecting [SETUP] - [ Date & time 
settings] as well. (see page 46)
Selecting [Date & time] displays the setting screen of 
date and time.
[Automatic date & time]
Adding a check mark to the check box can use the date 
and time offered by the network. However, it will be 
required to set the time zone. Set manually.
[Set date]
Sets the date manually. Use a USB mouse for setting.
If [ Automatic date & time] is checked, this item is greyed 
out.
[Set time]
Sets the time manually. Use a USB mouse for setting.
If [ Automatic date & time] is checked, this item is greyed 
out.
[Select time zone]
Sets the time zone manually.
[Use 24-hour format]
Shows the 24-hour display at the  OpenPort PLATFORM 
part when a check mark is added to the check box.
[Choose date format]
Select the date display format.
Note
●	 The time can be set up to [2037/12/31 23:59].  
If the time reaches [2038/1/1 00:00:00], the unit does 
not operate normally.
●	 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.
[Accessibility]
Selecting [Accessibility ] displays the setting screen to 
assist the user.
[SERVICES]
Displays the service information.
[SYSTEM]
[Captions]: Makes each setting for subtitles.
[ON] / [ OFF]
[Language]
[Text size]
[Caption style]  
						

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[Magnification gestures]: (This function cannot be 
used.)
[Large text]:Enlarges the character size displayed on the screen 
when a check mark is added to the check box.
[Speak passwords]: Outputs the password with sound when a check mark 
is added to the check box.
[Accessibility shortcut]: (This function cannot be 
used.)
[Text-to-speech output]: Same setting as [Settings] - [ Language & input] - 
[SPEECH] (see page 59)
[Touch & hold delay ]
Sets the time period to press and hold the left button 
of the USB mouse.
[About tablet ]
Displays the following information of  OpenPort 
PLATFORM when [About tablet] is selected.
[Status]
Select [Status] to display the information of network, etc.
[Legal information ]
Select [Legal information ] to display the open-source 
license information.
[Model number ]
Displays the model number.
[Android version ]
Displays the Android version.
[Kernel version]
Displays the kernel version.
[Build number ]
Displays the build number.
[CreateShortcut ] application
This unit unique application. This application has been 
registered to [TOOLS].
Creates shortcuts to access specified URLs by browser.
 
■To create a shortcut
1Input [ Shortcut Name] and [ URL].
2Select [Create] and press .
The shortcut is created in [FAVORITE].
 
■To delete a shortcut
Selecting [FAVORITE] - [ Delete] can delete the 
registration.
[AppStart] application
This unit unique application. This application has been 
registered to [TOOLS].
Specifies the URL (browser) or application to launch 
first when the OpenPort PLATFORM system starts up 
automatically.
 
■Switching  ON/OFF to start up the browser 
or application at the startup of system.
[ON]:  Starts up the URL (browser) or application 
specified at the startup of system.
[OFF ]: Starts up nothing at the startup of system.
 
■Starting up the browser or application at 
the startup of system.
1Select [Browser] or [Application ] and 
press .
[Browser]:  Launches the browser at startup.
[Application ]:Launches the application at startup.
2Select the URL or application to 
launch from the list, and press 
.
3Confirm that the URL or application to 
launch has been registered, and set 
the ON/OFF  switch to [ON].
 
■To add an URL
1Input the URL.
2Select [Add] and press .
The URL is added to the list.
 
■To delete an URL
1Select [Delete Item…] and press 
.
2Select the URL to delete from the URL 
list, and press < ENTER>.