Panasonic TH-32LRH50U, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...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 32LRH50U TH 42LRH50U ...

Page 2: ...up 4 the software developed by the FreeType Project 5 open sourced software other than the software licensed under the GPL and the LGPL For the software categorized as 5 please refer to the applicable license terms included in the Setup menu on product Experience an amazing level of multimedia excitement SD memory card Camcorder Personal computer Amplifier with Speaker system Cable box DVD Player ...

Page 3: ...ions Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Dolby and the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Pro Idiom is a trademark of Zenith Corporation TV operation 12 Watching Videos and DVDs 13 Displaying PC screen on TV 14 Viewing from an SD card 16 How to Use Menu Functions 19 VIERA LinkTM HDAVI ControlTM 22 Lock 26 Editing and Setting Channels 28 Closed Caption 30 Input Labe...

Page 4: ...he point where they exit from the apparatus 11 Only use attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer 12 Use only with the cart stand tripod bracket or table specified by the manufacturer or sold with the apparatus When a cart is used use caution when moving the cart apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip over 13 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long...

Page 5: ...pletely shut off all power from AC outlet Since the power cord serves as the main disconnect device for the unit you will need to unplug it from the AC outlet to shut down all power Therefore make sure the unit has been installed so that the power cord can be easily unplugged from AC outlet in case of an accident To avoid fire hazard the power cord should also be unplugged from the AC outlet when ...

Page 6: ... the display where it cannot be pushed pulled over or knocked down Care should be taken to route all cords and cables connected to the flat panel display so that they cannot be pulled or grabbed by curious children WALL MOUNTING TO WALL MOUNT YOUR FLAT PANEL DISPLAY ALWAYS Use a mount that has been recommended by the display manufacturer and or listed by an independent laboratory such as UL CSA ET...

Page 7: ...ing may cause equipment to fall resulting in injury and product damage Do not mount the unit directly below ceiling lights such as spotlights floodlights or halogen lights which typically give off high heat Doing so may warp or damage plastic cabinet parts Take care when fixing wall brackets to the wall Always ensure that there are no electrical cables or pipes in the wall before hanging bracket W...

Page 8: ...8 Connections Connection panel Side panel Back panel RF connection H For more details on the external equipment s connections please refer to the operating manuals for the equipment ...

Page 9: ...or the equipment Connecting Antenna VHF UHF Antenna NTSC National Television System Committee Conventional broadcasting ATSC Advanced Television Systems Committee Digital TV Standards include digital high definition television HDTV standard definition television SDTV data broadcasting multichannel surround sound audio and interactive television Power Cord Connect after all the other connections Ca...

Page 10: ...le To use PILLOW SPEAKER terminal Pillow speaker must be listed to UL 1069 Please refer about Connectivity of PILLOW SPEAKER to Panasonic Solutions Company Caution Do not connect or disconnect the Pillow speaker while this TV is turned on including Standby condition PILLOW SPEAKER Conversion cable if necessary Connect power cord after pillow speaker connection H To use SERIAL terminal External con...

Page 11: ...s Volume up down Sound mute On Off Changes aspect ratio p 12 34 Switches to previously viewed channel Use for SD mode operation Closed Caption On Off p 12 Selects Audio Mode for TV viewing p 12 Exits from menu screen Viewing from SD Card p 16 Selects OK Change Returns to previous menu Channel up down Displays or removes the channel banner p 12 Numeric keypad to select any channel p 12 or press to ...

Page 12: ...mode Press SAP to select next audio track if available when receiving a digital channel Audio track 1 of 2 English Main Audio English audio Analog mode Press SAP to select the desired audio mode Each press of SAP will change the audio mode Stereo SAP Mono Closed caption Switches the Closed caption mode On or Off Closed caption Off Closed caption On mute Closed caption On Information recall Display...

Page 13: ... remote control to select the input of your choice Select the input of your choice then press OK During the selection if no action is taken for several seconds the Input select menu disappears HDMI 1 DVD Terminal example Label The terminal and label of the connected equipment are displayed To label each of the inputs please refer to p 31 Note The input label will be displayed on the Input select s...

Page 14: ...isplayed on the TV You can also listen to PC sound with the audio cable connected To connect PC p 10 Display the Input select menu Input select TV 1 2 3 5 6 HDMI 2 Video PC HDMI 1 DVD 4 Component AUX example Select PC PC Displays PC screen Corresponding signals p 37 To return to TV ...

Page 15: ...o be vertically striped flickers partially or is blurred H position Adjusts the horizontal position V position Adjusts the vertical position Clock phase Alleviates the problem if the whole picture appears to flicker or is blurred First adjust the Dot Clock to get the best possible picture then adjust the Clock Phase so that a clear picture appears Note It may not be possible to display a clear pic...

Page 16: ...ove it together with the adapter For cautions and details on SD Cards p 35 Manual operation Image viewer auto play is Off Display IMAGE VIEWER Thumbnail Select the data to be viewed s o t o h p l l A IMAGE VIEWER SD memory card Select RETURN OK SUB MENU Error display titles that could not be loaded etc select view To display hide the Information area 1 48 File name p1010001 JPG Date 23 10 2009 Siz...

Page 17: ...nsition effect shown between photos Off Fade in Wipe Wipe Wipe Wipe Slide in Slide in Slide in Slide in Zoom in Comb Comb Dissolve Checker wipe Motion Random Photo size Removes the black borders that are added according to the size of the photo being displayed Normal Zoom Burst playback Continuously plays photos that were shot On Off Display interval Set Display interval each image is displayed in...

Page 18: ... On Display Menu Select the item select OK Menu Picture Audio Set Adjust the Picture and Audio select adjust 0 20 0 0 0 0 Vivid Picture 1 2 Brightness Color Tint Sharpness Picture mode Contrast Back light Reset to defaults example Picture menu Picture menu Audio menu p 20 21 Viewing from an SD card Continued ...

Page 19: ...labels HDMI 2 Video PC HDMI 1 Component Menu structure Menu bar Press OK to move to the Menu items Menu items Press OK to proceed to next screen if available Help information Operation guide example Input labels Select the menu Custom Menu 20 Picture 1 2 Picture mode Back light 0 Contrast Reset to defaults select next Select the item Custom Menu Resets all picture adjustments to factory default se...

Page 20: ...tal display range to reduce noise of both side edges of an image Size 1 Size 2 Size 2 Adjusts the image size according to the aspect mode for to reduce noise p 36 PC adjustments Sets PC display p 15 HDMI settings HDMI DVI RGB range Prevents the blown out highlights and blocked up shadows when a wide range signal is received Selects between standard RGB range 16 235 bits or non compliance 0 255 bit...

Page 21: ...p 24 25 for more detail ECO energy saving Power save Reduces screen brightness to lower power consumption Eye friendly for viewing in a dark room Standard Saving No signal for 10 minutes To conserve energy the TV automatically turns off when NO SIGNAL and NO OPERATION continue for more than 10 minutes Stay on Power TV off Note No signal for 10 minutes was activated will be displayed for about 10 s...

Page 22: ...als to be sent via an HDMI cable back from the TV to a connected audio device When adding new equipment reconnecting equipment or changing the setup after the connection turn the equipment on and then switch the TV on Set the input mode to HDMI1 or HDMI2 p 13 and make sure that the image is displayed correctly VIERA Link HDAVI Control is based on the control functions provided by HDMI and industry...

Page 23: ...Camcorder Digital camera Press INPUT and select an available HDMI terminal then connect the camcorder to this input After connection confirm the HDAVI control functions p 24 25 HDMI mini HDMI cable HD Camcorder with VIERA Link function LUMIX with VIERA Link function If connection or setting of equipment compatible with HDAVI control is changed switch the power of this unit Off and On again while t...

Page 24: ...go back to the previous screen Display the menu Select VIERA Link settings in Setup Menu Setup Advanced setup About Reset to defaults ECO energy saving Ant Cable Setup Language Input labels VIERA Link settings select next Select VIERA Link On Yes Menu TV VIERA Link settings VIERA Link Power off link Default speakers select Select On default is On change Select and make other settings On Yes TV Men...

Page 25: ... on Automatic lip sync function Minimizes lip sync delays between the picture and audio when you connect to a Panasonic theater system or Amplifier TV provided setting information The following information about the TV settings can be transmitted to each piece of equipment Recorder Home theater Player that has HDAVI Control 3 or later function connected to a TV with an HDMI cable Transmittable dat...

Page 26: ...d protection to programs Password Enter password next select You will be asked to enter your password each time you display the Lock menu Input your 4 digit password A 4 digit code must be entered to view a blocked program or change rating settings Menu Password Enter password If it is your first time entering the password enter the password twice in order to register it Select the Lock mode Menu ...

Page 27: ...ental Guidance Suggested PG 13 Parents Strongly Cautioned Inappropriate for children under 13 R Restricted Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian NC 17 No one 17 and under admitted X Adults only To get more information p 33 Change password To change the password In select Change password and press OK Input the new 4 digit password twice Menu Off Off Lock Mode Change password Progr...

Page 28: ...le channels Specify when using Cable or Satellite box Setup Advanced setup About Reset to defaults ECO energy saving VIERA Link settings Input labels Ant Cable Setup Language next select Select the function Menu Automatically searches and saves available channels to memory Cable ANT Cable setup ANT in Auto program Manual program Signal meter next select Set To reset the settings of the Setup menu ...

Page 29: ...ne to the channel Select Apply program Cancel Apply Caption Add Yes el select OK Select Edit Manual program Edit Cancel Apply Caption Add 2 Yes 3 Yes 4 Yes 5 Yes Channel select next Select the item to edit R G B Y Select RETURN Manual program Edit Cancel Apply Caption Add 2 Yes 3 Yes 4 Yes 5 Yes 6 Yes 7 Yes 8 Yes 9 Yes Channel Prev page Next page Caption Add Proceed to next page Go back to the pre...

Page 30: ...broadcasting CC1 4 Information related to pictures Appears at the bottom of the screen T1 4 Textual information Appears over the entire screen Digital The Digital Closed caption menu lets you configure the way you choose to view the digital captioning Select the setting Primary Second Service 3 Service 4 Service 5 Service 6 The settings in Analog or Digital depend on the broadcaster To make more i...

Page 31: ...ng the input mode from p 13 Select the terminal and label of the external equipment Menu Select or enter the name of the device connected to the HDMI 1 terminal Input labels Component Video PC HDMI 2 HDMI 1 select set or Select OK RETURN ABC Delete abc Select if a computer is connected to the TV s PC input R G B Y 1 4 GHI 7PQRS 2 ABC 5 JKL 8 TUV 3 DEF 6MNO 9WXYZ 0 LAST HDMI 3 PC A D Follow the ins...

Page 32: ...uage 0 Sleep minutes Spanish Main Audio adjust or select Guest Menu Guest menu Item Adjustments Configurations alternatives Language Selects the screen menu language English Español Français Screen format Changes the format aspect ratio FULL H FILL JUST 4 3 ZOOM Lets you choose the aspect depending on the format of received signal p 34 Audio mode Select Audio mode p 12 Sleep minutes The TV can aut...

Page 33: ...ue with sexual content CANADIAN ENGLISH RATINGS C E L R E Exempt Exempt programming includes news sports documentaries and other information programming talk shows music videos and variety programming C Programming intended for children under age 8 No offensive language nudity or sexual content C8 Programming generally considered acceptable for children 8 years and over No profanity nudity or sexu...

Page 34: ...and Canada EIA 608 also known as line 21 captions used to be the standard for closed captioning for NTSC TV broadcasts in the United States and Canada Aspect Ratio FORMAT Press the FORMAT button to cycle through the aspect modes This lets you choose the aspect depending on the format of the received signal and your preference p 12 e g in case of 4 3 image FULL JUST FULL JUST Enlarges the 4 3 image...

Page 35: ...00004 JPG 100_PANA Created automatically 3 digit folder number 5 digit arbitrary characters 4 digit arbitrary characters 4 digit file number Usable characters 1 byte a to z A to Z 0 to 9 and _ The folder and file names may be different depending on the digital camera used For the suitable SD Memory Cards please confirm the latest information on the following website http panasonic jp support globa...

Page 36: ...ng displayed on the screen If the connected device has an aspect adjustment function set the aspect ratio to 16 9 These HDMI connectors are type A These HDMI connectors are compatible with HDCP High Bandwidth Digital Content Protection copyright protection A device having no digital output terminal may be connected to the input terminal of either COMPONENT or VIDEO to receive analog signals The HD...

Page 37: ...not be connected to the set There is no need to use an adapter for computers with IBM PC AT compatible D sub 15P terminal The maximum resolution 1 280 1 024 If the display resolution exceeds these maximums it may not be possible to show fine detail with sufficient clarity Signal Names for D sub 15P Connector 1 6 7 8 3 9 4 5 10 15 14 13 12 11 2 Pin No Signal Name Pin No Signal Name Pin No Signal Na...

Page 38: ...aler The LCD panel moves slightly when it is pushed with a finger A clattering sound might be heard This is not a malfunction There is some looseness around the panel to prevent damage to the panel Pictures from external equipment are distorted when the unit is connected via HDMI Is the HDMI cable connected properly Turn Off the TV unit and equipment then turn them On again Check an input signal f...

Page 39: ...k Box appears Change settings of Closed caption CC p 30 No sound is produced Are the speakers cables connected correctly Is Sound Mute active p 11 Is the volume set to the minimum Is TV speakers set to Off p 21 Change SAP settings p 12 Check HDMI 1 in or HDMI 2 in settings p 21 If the TV is connected to a Panasonic Home Theater via HDMI cable then check VIERA Link controls p 22 Sound is unusual Se...

Page 40: ...uch as insect sprays solvents and thinner otherwise the quality of the surface may be adversely affected Cabinet If the cabinet becomes dirty wipe it with a soft dry cloth If the cabinet is particularly dirty soak the cloth in a weak mild liquid dish soap and then wring the cloth dry Use this cloth to wipe the cabinet and then wipe it dry with a dry cloth Do not allow any mild liquid dish soap to ...

Page 41: ... kHz Vertical scanning frequency 59 86 Hz Channel Capability ATSC NTSC Digital Analog VHF UHF 2 69 CATV 1 135 support MPEG4 H 264 decode Operating Conditions Temperature 32 F 95 F 0 C 35 C Humidity 20 80 RH non condensing Connection Terminals VIDEO IN VIDEO RCA PIN Type 1 1 0 V p p 75 Ω AUDIO L R RCA PIN Type 2 0 5 V rms COMPONENT IN Y 1 0 V p p including synchronization PB PR 0 35 V p p AUDIO L R...

Page 42: ...dress indicated above In the USA and Puerto Rico FOR SERVICE CALL TOLL FREE 1 800 973 4390 2 Years 2 Years This warranty is extended only to the original purchaser and is non transferable A purchase receipt or other proof of date of original purchase will be required before warranty service is rendered This warranty only covers failures due to defects in materials or workmanship which occur during...

Page 43: ...rranty Service purposes Model Number Serial Number Panasonic Corporation 2012 Panasonic System Communications Company of North America Unit of Panasonic Corporation of North America Executive Office Three Panasonic Way 2F 5 Secaucus NJ 07094 USA only This product has a fluorescent lamp that contains mercury Disposal may be regulated in your community due to environmental considerations For disposa...