Panasonic TH-42LRU6 manual

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    Owner ’ s Manual Hospitality LCD HDTV TQB2AA0719E2 Thank you for purchasing this Panasonic product. Please read these instructions before operating your set and retain them for future reference. The images shown in this manual are for illustrative purposes only . English Model No. TH-32LRU60 TH-32LRU6 TH-39LRU60 TH-39LRU6 TH-42LRU60 TH-42LRU6 TH-[...]

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    2 This product incorporates the following software: (1) the software developed independently by or for Panasonic Corporation, (2) the software owned by third party and licensed to Panasonic Corporation, (3) open sourced software The software categorized as (3) are distributed in the hope that it will be useful, but WITHOUT ANY W ARRANTY , without e[...]

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    3 Viewing Advanced Support Information Quick Start Guide HDMI, the HDMI logo and High- Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries. Energy Star is a joint program of the US Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy . It is administered[...]

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    4 ANTENNA LEAD-IN WIRE ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT (NEC SECTION 810-20) GROUNDING CONDUCTORS (NEC SECTION 810-21) GROUND CLAMPS POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM (NEC ART 250, P ART H) ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT GROUND CLAMP EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER (NEC) NA TIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE Safety Precautions Note to CA TV System Installer This [...]

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    5 19) An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines, other electric light, power circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing an outside antenna system, extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal. 2[...]

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    6 CEA CHILD SAFETY NOTICES: Flat panel displays are not always supported on the proper stands or installed according to the manufacturer’s recommendati ons. Flat panel displays that are inappropriat ely situated on dressers, bookcases, shelves, desks, speakers, chests or carts may fall over and may cause personal injury or even death. The consume[...]

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    7 Quick Start Guide Accessories/Optional Accessory Optional Accessory Back of the TV Holes for wall-hanging bracket installation Screw for fixing the TV onto the wall-hanging bracket (not supplied with the TV) (View from the side) a b Depth of screw: (for 32 ”) M4 Minimum: 0.36 ” (9 mm) Maximum: 0.66 ” (17 mm) (for 39 ”) M6 Minimum: 0.40 ?[...]

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    8 Accessories Bracket (1) TBL5ZA34841 (for 32”) TBL5ZA34831 (for 39”) TBL5ZA3481 1 (for 42”) TBL5ZA34801 (for 50”) TBL5ZA3461 1 (for 65”) Base (1) TBL5ZX07281 (for 32”) TBL5ZX07321 (for 39”/42”) TBL5ZX07381 (for 50”) TBL5ZX07161 (for 65”) Neck cover (1) TBL2AB30081 (for 32”/39”/42”) Assembly screws Screws (4) Screws (4) Se[...]

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    9 Quick Start Guide Accessories/Optional Accessory ■ Set-up Place the TV at a comfortable distance for viewing. Avoid placing it where sunlight or other bright light (including reflections) will fall on the screen. Use of some types of fluorescent lighting can reduce remote control transmitter range. Adequate ventilation is essential to prevent a[...]

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    10 W ARNING Do not disassemble or modify the pedestal. The TV may fall over and become damaged, and personal injury may result. Caution Do not use any other TV and displays. The TV may fall over and become damaged, or cause personal injury . Do not use the pedestal if it becomes warped or physically damaged. If you use the pedestal when it is physi[...]

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    11 Quick Start Guide Connections Accessories/Optional Accessory Connections Connection panel HDMI terminals COMPONENT terminals COMPOSITE terminals AUDIO OUT terminal DA T A/MTI terminal SERIAL terminal PC terminal USB terminal *1: TH-42LRU60/TH-50LRU60/TH-42LRU6 *2: No embedded b-LAN (TH-32LRU6/ TH-39LRU6/TH-42LRU6) *3: For more details on the ext[...]

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    12 Connecting Antenna Power Cord Connect after all other connections have been made. Back of the TV Cable TV VHF/UHF Antenna or • Disconnect the power cord plug from the wall out first. • The included power cord is for use with this unit only . Insert the power cord plug (included) firmly into place. VHF/UHF Antenna • NTSC (National T elevisi[...]

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    13 Quick Start Guide Connections Note Not all cables and external equipment shown in this book are supplied with the TV . For more details on the external equipment’ s connections, please refer to the operating manual for the equipment. Example of connections T o use HDMI terminals HDMI A V OUT e.g. Blu-ray Disc player A V Equipment Side panel Ba[...]

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    14 T o use AUDIO OUT terminals Connect a cable which matches the audio in terminal on the unit. OPTICAL IN DIGIT AL AUDIO OUT terminal (TH-42LRU60/TH-50LRU60/TH-65LRU60/TH-42LRU6) Audio equipment AUDIO IN Audio cable Optical digital audio cable AUDIO OUT terminal T o use DA T A/MTI terminal No embedded b-LAN (TH-32LRU6/TH-39LRU6/TH-42LRU6) External[...]

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    15 Quick Start Guide Identifying Controls Connections Note The TV consumes a small amount of electric energy even when turned off. Do not place any objects between the TV remote control sensor and remote control. Do not place C.A.T .S. in a blocked area. Identifying Controls Power indicator ( on: red, of f: no light) TV controls/indicators Front of[...]

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    16 W atching TV or T urn the TV On with the POWER button (TV) (Remote) or Input select: press (p. 17) Select a channel number up down or (Remote) CH buttons are also available on the side of the TV . Listen with SAP (Secondary Audio Program) Select Audio mode for watching TV Digital mode Press SAP to select next audio track (if available) when rece[...]

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    17 Viewing W atching content from external devices W atching TV If you have applicable equipment connected to the TV , you can watch videos and DVDs on the TV screen. Input Select Y ou can select the external equipment to access. With the connected equipment turned On Display the Input select menu Select the input mode Input select HDMI1 ANTENNA/Ca[...]

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    18 Using Media Player Y ou can view still images saved on a USB flash memory device. Press to exit from a menu screen Press to return to the previous screen Insert the USB Flash Memory to the TV Ensure alignment is straight and complete when inserting or removing. Media player only supports USB Mass storage class devices. Display the view selection[...]

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    19 Viewing Advanced Press to exit from a menu screen Press to return to the previous screen Display the menu Shows the functions that can be adjusted. Some functions will be disabled depending on the type of input signal. Select the item Menu Menus language Screen format Audio mode Sleep Off Parental control Closed Caption Input select Media player[...]

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    20 Ratings List for Lock “V -chip” technology enables you to lock channels or shows according to standard ratings set by the entertainment industry . U.S. MOVIE RA TINGS (MP AA) NR NO RA TING (NOT RA TED) AND NA (NOT APPLICABLE) PROGRAMS. Movie which has not been rated or where rating does not apply . G GENERAL AUDIENCES. All ages admitted. PG [...]

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    21 Support Information T echnical Information Ratings List for Lock T echnical Information Closed Caption (CC) For viewing the CC of digital broadcasting, set the aspect to Full (If viewing with H-FILL, JUST , ZOOM or 4:3; characters might be cut off). The CC can be displayed on the TV if the receiver (such as a set-top box or satellite receiver) h[...]

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    22 T echnical Information (Continued) Message Meaning No media. Please insert USB storage device. The device is not inserted. No media. Device removed. The device is removed. No photos The device has no data or this type of data is not supported. Data format information Photo: Still images recorded with digital still cameras compatible with JPEG fi[...]

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    23 Support Information T echnical Information HDMI connection HDMI (high-definition multimedia interface) allows you to enjoy high-definition digital images and high-quality sound by connecting the TV unit and the devices. HDMI-compatible equipment (*1) with an HDMI or DVI output terminal, such as a set-top box or a DVD player , can be connected to[...]

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    24 Input signal that can be displayed horizontal frequency (kHz) vertical frequency (Hz) 525 (480) /60i 15.73 59.94 525 (480) /60p 31.47 59.94 750 (720) /60p 45.00 59.94 1,125 (1,080) /60i 33.75 59.94 Component (Y , P B , P R ) horizontal frequency (kHz) vertical frequency (Hz) 525 (480) /60i 15.73 59.94 525 (480) /60p 31.47 59.94 750 (720) /60p 45[...]

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    25 Support Information T roubleshooting T echnical Information T roubleshooting Before requesting service or assistance, please follow these simple guides to resolve the problem. If the problem still persists, please contact your local Panasonic dealer or Panasonic Service Center for assistance. White spots or shadow images (noise) Check the positi[...]

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    26 Screen Sound Other Problem Actions If there is a problem with your TV , please refer to the table below to determine the symptoms, then carry out the suggested check. If this does not solve the problem, please contact your local Panasonic dealer , quoting the model number and serial number (both found on the rear of the TV). Some spots remain br[...]

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    27 Support Information Care and Cleaning T roubleshooting Care and Cleaning First, unplug the Power cord plug from the wall outlet. Display panel The front of the display panel has been specially treated. Wipe the panel surface gently using only a cleaning cloth or a soft, lintfree cloth. If the surface is particularly dirty , soak a soft, lint-fre[...]

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    28 TH-32LRU60 / TH-32LRU6 TH-39LRU60 / TH-39LRU6 Power Source AC 1 10-127 V , 60 Hz Power Consumption Rated Power Consumption 60 W 80 W Standby condition Under 1.0 W Under 1.0 W Display panel Panel System LCD panel (LED backlight) 16:9 Aspect Ratio Visible screen size (W × H × Diagonal) (No. of pixels) 32” class (31.5 inches measured diagonally[...]

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    29 Support Information Specifications FEA TURES 3D Y/C FIL TER, CLOSED CAPTION, V -Chip, V esa compatible, Integrated Pro: Idiom, Embedded b-LAN (LRU60) Operating Conditions T emperature: 32 °F – 95 °F (0 °C – 35°C) Humidity: 20 % – 80 % RH (non-condensing) Channel Capability- A TSC/NTSC (Digital/Analog) VHF/ UHF: 2 - 69, CA TV : 1 - 135 [...]

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    30 Panasonic Hospitality LCD HDTV Limited W arranty Models or Parts Part W arranty Labor W arranty Professional Flat Panel Display LIMITS AND EXCLUSIONS There are no express warranties except as listed above. THE W ARRANTOR SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENT AL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITION, DAMAGE TO DISCS) RESUL TING FROM TH[...]

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    31 Support Information Panasonic Canada Inc. 5770 Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario L4W 2T3 LIMITED W ARRANTY ST A TEMENT Item Video Tape P2/SD Cards Video Heads D5 Video heads Maintenance Items Colour Camera CCD Imaging Block All LCD Monitors * DLP™ Projectors * LCD Projectors above 2,500 ANSI Lumens * LCD Projectors below 2,500 ANSI Lumens Pro[...]

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    Customer ’ s Record The model number and serial number of this product can be found on its back cover . Y ou should note this serial number in the space provided below and retain this book, plus your purchase receipt, as a permanent record of your purchase to aid in identification in the event of theft or loss, and for W arranty Service purposes.[...]