Panasonic Full HD LCD Display TH 42AF1 Operating Instructions

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[App Server Setting] application
This unit unique application. This application has been 
registered to [TOOLS].
Makes the setting to link with the application server.
 
■[Request execution time]
Sets the time to send a query to the application server.
[00:00] to [23:59]
Automatically sends a query to the application server at 
the set time, and performs update if necessary.
 
■[Request ban]
Prohibits sending a query when a check mark is added 
to the check box.
 
■[Request execution]
Sends a query immediately after [ Request execution] is 
selected.
The progress bar is displayed while sending the query, 
and other operations are not available during that time.
[Shutdown ] application
This unit unique application. This application has been 
registered to [TOOLS].
Forcibly shuts down the  OpenPort PLATFORM system.
The confirmation message asking [ Do you want to shut 
down? ] appears.
[OK]:    Starts the shutdown processing.  
The power indicator lights up in orange from 
green illumination, and the message [ Shutting 
down OpenPort PLATFORM. Please wait.] 
appears.  
While the OpenPort PLATFORM system is 
shutting down, the remote control operation or 
external control commands are not accepted.  
When the shutdown is complete, this unit turns 
off. The power indicator lights up in red, entering 
the standby state.
[Cancel]:   Returns to the [TOOLS] screen without 
shutting down.
[Updater] application
This unit unique application. This application has been 
registered to [TOOLS].
Use this when updating the firmware of the  OpenPort 
PLATFORM system of this unit.
Displays the file list of external storage (microSD card, 
USB memory (USB (OpenPort PLATFORM) terminal)).
●	 Select [Search Again ] to search the external storage 
again, then the list will be displayed.
●	 The extension of update file is zip.
Select the update file from the displayed list, and 
press .
A confirmation message is displayed. Select [ OK] to 
start the preparation for update. Then, the progress bar 
is displayed.
When the progress bar reaches 100%, the  OpenPort 
PLATFORM system is reset, and the system to execute 
begins to be installed.
When the system installation is complete, it is reset 
again, and restarts.
Note
●	 Even if the firmware is updated, each setting of 
OpenPort PLATFORM is not changed.
[SignageBrowser] application
This unit unique application. Register to [ FAVORITE] for 
using. (see page  50)
This is a WEB browser compatible with HTML5 
customized for signage use.
Create the shortcut specifying the URL beforehand by 
selecting [TOOLS] - [ CreateShortcut] ([CreateShortcut ] 
application). (see page  60)
Performing the shortcut displays the selection dialogue 
of the WEB browser to use.
Select [SignageBrowser ] on the selection dialogue 
to connect to the signage WEB server, and this is 
displayed.
If [ Always] is selected on the selection dialogue of 
the WEB browser, the selection dialogue of the WEB 
browser is no longer displayed.
Note
●	 Startup the application after confirming the connection 
to network.
If the network setting is performed after the 
application is started up, network connection is not 
possible. In this case, delete the application on 
[RECENTS] screen (see page 51, 63), and then 
startup the application again to connect.
●	 To display WEB pages for browsing, use the 
[Browser] application.  
						

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[Version] application
This unit unique application. Register to [FAVORITE] for 
using. (see page  50)
Displays the following versions of the  OpenPort 
PLATFORM system firmware.
uboot version, kernel  version and system version
Further details of the kernel  version can be confirmed 
by selecting [TOOLS] - [ Settings] - [About tablet]. (see 
page 60)
[Browser] application
Android standard application. As factory default, this 
application is registered as [ FAVORITE].
Displays WEB pages for browsing.
[Camera ] application
Android standard application. As factory default, this 
application is registered as [ FAVORITE].
Connect a USB camera (commercially available) to the 
USB (OpenPort PLATFORM) terminal for using. If not 
connected, the [Camera error ] message will appear.  
						

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Android Standard Home Screen of 
OpenPort PLATFORM
When the Android standard home screen is selected for the OpenPort PLATFORM home screen, the tutorial screen is 
displayed at first.
Click the [OK] button on the tutorial screen using a USB mouse (commercially availab\
le) (see page  43) to exit the 
tutorial screen. Then, the operation with remote control, USB mouse, etc. will be possibl\
e.
Note
●	 When the Android standard home screen is selected, the remote control operation i\
s restricted. Operation using a 
USB mouse is more convenient.
 
■Android standard [ RECENTS] screen
Click [RECENT APPS] (see page 44) of operation icon using a USB mouse to display the application screen\
 (Android 
standard screen) recently used.
When the OpenPort PLATFORM system is shut down (see page  40), the history is cleared.
The application can be started up by clicking with the USB mouse.
If the application is swiped and removed to the outside the screen using\
 the USB mouse, this application can be 
deleted from this screen. 
						

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ASPECT Controls
Press  or  repeatedly to 
move through the aspect options:
INPUT
MENU
ENTER
Unit
[4:3]	→	[ Zoom1]	→	[ Zoom2]	→	[16:9]
Note
●	 The aspect mode is memorised separately for each 
input terminal.
●	 When input from USB, the aspect mode is fixed to 
[16:9].
●	 When input from OpenPort PLATFORM, the aspect 
mode is fixed to [16:9].
 
■List of Aspect Modes
Aspect mode Description
16:9 Picture
Enlarged 
screen
Pictures are displayed filling the 
screen.
Aspect mode Description
4:3
Pictures are displayed in the 4:3 
area. Pictures with a 4:3 aspect ratio 
are displayed as is. PC signals are 
enlarged or reduced to be displayed 
in the 4:3 area. Side panels are 
displayed both at the right and left 
edges of the screen.
Pictures with a 4:3 aspect ratio in 
16:9 signals are displayed with their 
original aspect ratio. The left and right 
edges of the pictures are masked by 
side panels.
Zoom1
Letterbox pictures with a 16:9 aspect 
ratio are enlarged vertically to fill the 
screen. The top and bottom edges of 
the pictures are cut off.
Zoom2
Letterbox pictures with a 16:9 aspect 
ratio are enlarged vertically and 
horizontally to fill the screen. The top 
and bottom edges as well as the left 
and right edges of the pictures are 
cut off.
Note
●	 Do not allow the picture to be displayed in 4:3 
mode for an extended period, as this can cause a 
permanent image retention to remain on the Display 
Panel.
●	 Be aware that if you put the display in a public place 
for commercial purposes or a public showing and 
then use the aspect mode select function to shrink 
or expand the picture, you may be violating the 
copyright under copyright law. It is prohibited to show 
or alter the copyrighted materials of other people for 
commercial purposes without the prior permission of 
the copyright holder.
●	 In [ENGLISH(US)] OSD language, [16:9] is displayed 
as [FULL].
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Digital ZOOM
Select the screen areas (25 areas) to zoom in, and 
zoom in the selected image areas ×2, ×3 or ×4.
(Use the remote control. The main unit’s buttons cannot 
be used for operation.)
Enter
Select
Exit
Digital Zoom
1Set the digital zoom mode.
Press .
×1
ExitRETURNENTER
The screen aspect is set to [16:9], and the digital 
zoom operation guide is displayed.
2Select the image areas to zoom in.
Select pressing    .
×1
Exit
RETURN
ENTER
Digital Zoom operation guide
3Switch the zoom ratio for the screen 
areas.
Switches every time  is pressed.
×1
×2×3×4
×1Exit×2Exit×3Exit×4Exit
●	
If no operation is performed for approx. 60 
seconds when the zoom ratio for the screen is 
“×1”, the unit exits the zoom mode.
●	 If no operation is performed for approx. 3 seconds 
when the zoom ratio for the screen is “×2”, 
“×3” or “×4”, the digital zoom operation guide 
display disappears. Pressing any of the 
    buttons displays the guide again.
4Exit the digital zoom mode.
Press  to exit the mode.
The screen returns to the previous state just before 
entering the digital zoom mode, and the digital zoom 
operation guide display disappears.
●	 Press any of the following buttons to exit the 
mode. Then, the operation of the pressed button 
is performed.
Remote Control:
   
    
    
    
  -
Unit:     
 
  
●	 When the screen saver timer starts up, the digital 
zoom mode finishes.
●	 When the power is turned OFF, a force-quit is 
performed.
 
•When the power is turned OFF by pressing the 
.
 
•When the display is turned OFF at the 
 
•When the power is turned OFF by the off-timer
 
•When the power is turned OFF by [No signal 
power off] or [ Power management ].
Note
●	 In the following cases, the digital zoom mode is not 
available.
 
•When [Multi display setting ] is [On]
 
•When the screen saver is in operation
 
•When USB input is selected.
●	 The zoomed image is rougher than the original 
image.
●	 For multi display use, use the functions in [ Multi 
display settings ]. (see page 84)
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On-Screen Menu 
Displays
1Display the menu screen.
Remote Control
Press to select.
Unit
INPUT
MENU
Press for several times.
Each time the button is pressed, the menu screen 
will switch.
Normal	Viewing	→	[Picture]	→	[ Setup]	→	[Position] 
→	[Sound ]
2Select the item.
ENTER
  Press to select.
 Press.
(Example: [Picture] menu)
50
50
50
50
50
50
5
PictureDefault Default
Picture mode Standard
2.2
6500K
Backlight
Contrast
Brightness
Colour
Hue
Sharpness
Gamma
Colour temperature
Dynamic contrast
Colour enhancementRefine enhancer
6-segment colour management
Gradation smoother
Memory saveMemory load Memory edit Off
Off
Off
Off
High
Enhance level
Submenu
Press  to display the submenu.
3Set.
ENTER
   Press to select.
 Press.
4Exit from the menu.
Press.
Press  to return to the previous screen.
INPUT
MENU
Press for several times.
Note
●	 When changing the settings of the display, picture or 
sound disturbance may occur temporarily. This is not 
a malfunction.
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Menu display list●	 Menu that cannot be adjusted is greyed out. 
Adjustable menu changes depending on signal, input 
and menu setting.
[Position ] menu
(see page  68 - 69)
0 0
0
0
15 0
Position
Default Default
Auto setup
H-position
H-size
V-position
V-size
Clock phase
Dot clock
1:1 pixel mode Off
[Sound] menu
(see page  70)
0
0
0
Sound
Default Default
Output select SPEAKERS
Normal
Off
Balance
Sound mode
Bass
Treble
Surround
[Picture] menu
(see page  71 - 77)
50
50
50
50
50
50
5
Refine enhancer
6-segment colour management
Gradation smoother Off
Off
Picture
DefaultDefault
Picture mode Standard
Backlight
Contrast
Brightness
Colour
Hue
Sharpness
Gamma
2.2
Colour temperature 6500K
Colour enhancementDynamic contrast
Memory saveMemory load Memory edit Off
Off
Enhance level
High
[Setup] menu
(see page 78 - 87)
1/2Setup
Screensaver Signal
Input label
Power management settingsOpenPort PLATFORM standbyWobbling
No activity power off Off
Off
Disable
OSD language English(UK)
2/2
20
Setup
Set up timer
Multi display settings
USB media player settingsFunction button settingsDisplay orientation
OSD position
Menu display duration
Menu transparency Landscape
Right
60 sec
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Adjusting Position
1Press  to display the 
[Position ] menu.
0 0
0
0
15 0
Position
Default Default
Auto setup
H-position
H-size
V-position
V-size
Clock phase
Dot clock
1:1 pixel mode Off
2Select the item to adjust with  .
●	Unadjustable items are greyed out.
Adjustable items differ depending on the signal, 
input and the display mode.
3Adjust with  .
4Press  to exit from adjust 
mode.
 
■To return to the previous screen
Press .
 
■To reset to defaults
Press  while the menu is displayed, or 
press  when [Default] is selected, then the 
settings will be set to factory settings.
Note
●	 Settings for [Position ] are memorised separately for 
each input signal.
Setting [ Position] when the display is installed 
vertically
When adjusting, please note that even when the 
display is installed vertically, setting directions of 
position / size are the same as that of horizontal 
installation.
Auto setup
When inputting a PC signal, [ H-position] / [V-position ], 
[H-size] / [ V-size], [Clock phase ] and [Dot clock] are 
automatically corrected.
This setting is enabled under the following 
condition:●	 When inputting from  PC IN or RGB IN
While displaying the picture of the corresponding 
signal, select [Auto setup] and press .
Using Remote Control Press .
When Auto Setup does not work, [Invalid ] is 
displayed.
Auto mode
When the [PC auto setting] is set to [ On] in the [Options] 
menu (see page  93), automatic position adjustment 
starts under the following conditions:
●	 When the display power is turned ON.
●	 When the input signal is switched.
Note
●	 When the dot clock frequency of a PC signal is 162 
MHz or higher, [ Clock phase] and [Dot clock] cannot 
be automatically corrected.
●	 Auto Setup may not work when a cropped or dark 
image is input. In such case, switch to a bright image 
with borders and other objects are clearly shown, and 
then try auto setup again.
●	 Depending on the signal, out of alignment may occur 
after Auto Setup. Carry out fine tuning for the position/
size as required.
●	 If Auto Setup cannot set properly for XGA signal 
(1024×768, 1280×768, 1366×768), pre-selecting the 
individual signal in [ XGA mode] (see page 79) may 
results in correct Auto Setup.
●	 Accurate auto setup is not possible when a signal 
such as additional information is superimposed out 
of valid image period or when intervals between 
synchronizing signal and image signal are short. 
Also, accurate auto setup is not possible when image 
signals with tri level synchronizing signal added, or 
when some SYNC ON G signals are input.
●	 If Auto Setup does not work well, select [ Default], 
press , and then adjust the position/size 
manually.
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[H-position]Adjust the horizontal position with  .
 
[H-size] Adjust the horizontal size with 
 .
[V-position]Adjust the vertical position with  .
[V-size] Adjust the vertical size with  .
[Clock 
phase](For RGB IN or PC IN input)
In some cases, frame of the screen 
appears blurred or smudged, when RGB 
signal or PC signal are input.
[Dot clock] (For RGB IN or PC IN input)
Periodic striped pattern interference 
(noise) may occur when a striped pattern 
is displayed. If this happens, adjust so 
that any such noise is minimized.
[Over scan] Turn image over scan On/Off.
Applicable input signal: 
525i, 525p, 625i, 625p, 750/60p, 750/50p 
(Component Video, RGB, DVI-D, HDMI)
[On] [Off]
Note
●	 When [Off ] is set, [H-size] and [V-size] 
cannot be adjusted.
[1:1 pixel 
mode] Adjusts the display size when 1125i or 
1125p signal is input.
[Off
] [On]
Applicable input signal:
1125 / 50i, 60i, 24PsF, 24p, 25p, 30p, 
50p, 60p
Note
●	 Select [Off ] when flickering is shown 
around the image.
●	 [H-size] and [V-size] cannot be 
adjusted when [ On] is selected.
Note
●	 In some cases, noise appears outside the area 
picture is displayed, but it is not a malfunction.
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Sound Adjustment
1Press  to display the 
[Sound] menu.
0
0
0
Sound
Default Default
Output select SPEAKERS
Normal
Off
Balance
Sound mode
Bass
Treble
Surround
2Select the item to adjust with  .
●	Menu that cannot be adjusted is greyed out.
3Adjust with  .
4Press  to exit from adjust 
mode.
 
■To return to the previous screen
Press .
 
■To reset to defaults
Press  while the menu is displayed, or 
press  when [Default] is selected, then the 
settings will be set to factory settings.
[Output select] Select the audio output.
[SPEAKERS]:
Internal speakers
[AUDIO OUT]: AUDIO OUT  terminal output
●	 When [AUDIO OUT] is selected, 
the other menus are greyed out 
and cannot be selected.
●	 Audio volume setting is 
memorized separately for each 
output.
[Balance] Adjusts left and right volumes.
[Sound mode ]Select for best audio.
[Normal]:
Emits the original sound.
[Dynamic]: Accentuates sharp sound.
[Clear]: Attenuates human voice.
●	 In [ENGLISH(US)] OSD language, [Sound mode ] 
and [Normal ] are displayed as [AUDIO MENU] and 
[STANDARD].
[Bass ] Adjusts low pitch sounds.
[Treble] Adjusts high pitch sounds.
[Surround][Off]:
Normal sound
[On]: Surround sound
Note
●	 [Bass], [ Treble] and [Surround ] settings are 
memorised separately for [ Normal], [Dynamic ] and 
[Clear ] in [Sound mode ].
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