Panasonic TH-32LRU30, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ... 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 32LRU30 TH 37LRU30 TH 42LRU30 ...

Page 2: ...y and licensed to Panasonic Corporation 3 the software developed by the Independent JPEG Group 4 the software developed by the FreeType Project Experience an amazing level of multimedia excitement SD memory card Camcorder Personal computer Amplifier with Speaker system Cable box DVD Player Blu ray Disc player DVD Recorder Blu ray Disc recorder VCR Enjoy rich multimedia ...

Page 3: ...eyond levels that meet ENERGY STAR qualifications Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Dolby and the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories TV operation 14 Watching Videos and DVDs 15 Displaying PC screen on TV 16 Viewing from an SD card 18 How to Use Menu Functions 19 Lock 22 Editing and Setting Channels 24 Closed Caption 26 Input Labels 27 Guest Menu 28 Ratings List f...

Page 4: ...e 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: ...ON TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT USE THIS PLUG WITH A RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE 27 CAUTION USE WITH OTHER STAND MAY RESULT IN INSTABILITY POSSIBLY CAUSING INJURY 28 CAUTION DANGER OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS INCORRECTLY REPLACED REPLACE ONLY WITH THE SAME OR EQUIVALENT TYPE 29 CAUTION This LCD TV is for use only with the followin...

Page 6: ...ed while watching a program especially on larger than life flat panel displays Care should be taken to install the display where it cannot be pushed pulled over or knocked down x 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 IF YOU DECIDE TO WALL MOUNT YOUR FLAT PANEL DISPLAY ALWAYS ...

Page 7: ...tic 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 When using an angled type wall hanging bracket please ensure that there is sufficient space for the connecting cables so that they do not press against the wall when the TV is tilted forward For safety reasons remove units no longer being u...

Page 8: ...maged and personal injury may result Do not use the pedestal if it becomes warped or physically damaged If you use the pedestal when it is physically damaged personal injury may result Contact your nearest Panasonic Dealer immediately During set up make sure that all screws are securely tightened If sufficient care is not taken to ensure screws are properly tightened during assembly the pedestal w...

Page 9: ... 0 279 mm b 8 8 222 mm TH 42LRU30 a 12 5 316 mm b 9 8 248 mm a b Rotation angle 60 TH 32LRU30 a 15 0 381 mm b 12 8 323 mm TH 37LRU30 a 17 1 433 mm b 14 7 373 mm TH 42LRU30 a 19 0 483 mm b 16 5 418 mm a b Rotation angle 90 TH 32LRU30 a 17 3 439 mm b 14 2 360 mm TH 37LRU30 a 19 7 500 mm b 16 4 416 mm TH 42LRU30 a 21 9 555 mm b 18 4 467 mm Control rotation angle The rotation angle can be controlled a...

Page 10: ...10 Connections Connection panel Side panel Back panel RF connection For more details on the external equipment s connections please refer to the operating manuals for the equipment ...

Page 11: ...ed green blue red e g Blu ray Disc player AV 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 Conn...

Page 12: ... g Game controller Internal TA External TA MTI OUT Terminal adapter Cross Cable To use SERIAL terminal Connect a cable which matches the audio out terminal on the PC SERIAL OUT PC PC OUT AUDIO OUT Conversion adapter if necessary Audio cable To use PC terminal RS232C cable RGB PC cable Connections Continued Example of connections Note Not all cables and external equipment shown in this book are sup...

Page 13: ... Main Menu p 19 28 Colored buttons used for various functions Volume up down Sound mute On Off Changes aspect ratio p 14 30 Switches to previously viewed channel Use for SD mode operation Closed Caption On Off p 14 Selects Audio Mode for TV viewing p 14 Exits from menu screen Viewing from SD Card p 18 Selects OK Change Returns to previous menu Channel up down Displays or removes the channel banner...

Page 14: ... TV Digital mode Press SAP to select next audio track if available when receiving a digital channel Audio track 1 of 2 English 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 Displays or removes ...

Page 15: ...ton on the 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 27 Note The input label will be displayed on the Inpu...

Page 16: ...n the TV You can also listen to PC sound with the audio cable connected To connect PC p 12 Display the Input select menu Input select TV 1 5 2 3 4 6 7 8 Component HDMI 2 HDMI 3 Video 1 PC Video 2 AUX HDMI 1 DVD example Select PC PC Displays PC screen Corresponding signals p 33 To return to TV ...

Page 17: ... to 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 p...

Page 18: ...dapter For cautions and details on SD Cards p 31 Manual operation Image viewer auto play is Off Display Photo Thumbnail Select the data to be viewed s o t o h p l l A Photos r e y a l P a i d e M SD memory card Select RETURN OK Error display titles that could not be loaded etc select view To display hide the Navigation area 1 48 File name p1010001 JPG Date 23 10 2009 Size 1600X1200 file number tot...

Page 19: ...DMI 2 HDMI 3 Video 1 Video 2 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 d...

Page 20: ...justs the image size according to the aspect mode for to reduce noise p 32 PC adjustments Sets PC display p 17 Advanced picture 3D Y C filter Minimizes noise and cross color in the picture Off On Color matrix Selects image resolution of component connected devices SD HD SD Standard Definition HD High Definition Only used with 480p video signal MPEG NR Reduces noise of specific digital signals of D...

Page 21: ...No signal for 10 minutes was activated will be displayed for about 10 seconds when the TV is turned on for the first time after the power was turned off by No signal for 10 minutes The on screen display will flash 3 2 and 1 to indicate the last three 3 remaining minutes prior to the shut off No activity for 3 hours To conserve energy the TV automatically turns off when no operation of remote and s...

Page 22: ...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 23: ...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 29 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 24: ...onnected devices next select Select ANT Cable setup Menu Scans for Antenna or Cable channels Specify when using Cable or Satellite box Setup 1 2 Advanced setup About Reset to defaults ECO energy saving Connected devices Ant Cable Setup 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 m...

Page 25: ...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 26: ...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 27: ...al equipment Menu Select or enter the name of the device connected to the HDMI 1 terminal Input labels Component Video 1 Video 2 PC HDMI 2 HDMI 3 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 instructions on screen to complete the following operatio...

Page 28: ...Audio mode FULL Screen format 0 Sleep minutes Audio track 2 of 2 Spanish adjust or select Guest Menu Guest menu Item Adjustments Configurations alternatives 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 30 Audio mode Select Audio mode p 14 Sleep minutes The TV can automatically turn Off at the designa...

Page 29: ...h 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 sexual con...

Page 30: ...dcasts 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 14 e g in case of 4 3 image FULL JUST FULL JUST Enlarges the 4 3 image horizontally to the screen s side edges Recommended for anamorphic picture Stretches to justify the 4 3 image t...

Page 31: ... 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 global cs ...

Page 32: ...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 HDMI input terminal can be used with only the following image signals 480i 480p 720p 1080i 1080p Match the output setting of the digital device For details of the applicable HDMI signals see p 33 DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminals You...

Page 33: ...0 768 60 47 78 59 87 1 280 1 024 60 63 98 60 02 1 366 768 60 48 39 60 04 Note Signals other than above may not be displayed properly The above signals are reformatted for optimal viewing on your display PC Input Terminals Connection Computer signals which can be input are those with a horizontal scanning frequency of 15 to 110 kHz and vertical scanning frequency of 48 to 120 Hz However the image w...

Page 34: ...th 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 The remote control does not work Are the batteries installed correctly p 7 Are the batteries new 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...

Page 35: ... the correct input has been selected p 15 Black Box appears Change settings of Closed caption CC p 26 No sound is produced Are the speakers cables connected correctly Is Sound Mute active p 13 Is the volume set to the minimum Is TV speakers set to Off p 20 Change SAP settings p 14 Check HDMI 1 in HDMI 2 in or HDMI 3 in settings p 20 Sound is unusual Set SAP setting to Stereo or Mono Check the HDMI...

Page 36: ...the cabinet and then wipe it dry with a dry cloth Do not allow any mild liquid dish soap to come into direct contact with the surface of the LCD TV If water droplets get inside the unit operating problems may result Avoid contact with volatile substances such as insect sprays solvents and thinner otherwise the quality of the cabinet surface may be adversely affected or the coating may peel off Fur...

Page 37: ...s VIDEO IN 1 2 VIDEO RCA PIN Type 1 1 0 V p p 75 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 RCA PIN Type 2 0 5 V rms HDMI 1 3 TYPE A Connector 3 PC D SUB 15PIN R G B 0 7 V p p 75 HD VD 1 0 5 0 V p p high impedance SERIAL CTRL M3 Jack 1 RS232C DATA MTI RJ 11C 6pin Multiple Television Interface MTI Nintendo Controller Power pin3 D...

Page 38: ... the Company address indicated above Panasonic Solutions Company referred to as the Warrantor will repair this product and all included accessories with new or refurbished parts free of charge in the USA or Puerto Rico of the original purchase in the event of a defect in materials or workmanship as follows In the USA and Puerto Rico FOR SERVICE CALL TOLL FREE 1 800 973 4390 2 Years 2 Years On site...

Page 39: ...39 FAQs etc Limited Warranty Note ...

Page 40: ...Warranty Service purposes Model Number Serial Number Panasonic Corporation 2011 Panasonic Solutions Company Unit of Panasonic Corporation of North America Executive Office Three Panasonic Way 2F 5 Secaucus NJ 07094 Printed in U S A M0411 0 USA only This product has a fluorescent lamp that contains mercury Disposal may be regulated in your community due to environmental considerations For disposal ...