Model No. TH-32LRU30 TH-37LRU30 TH-42LRU30 Owner’s Manual Hospitality LCD HDTV English 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.
Experience an amazing level of multimedia excitement Enjoy rich multimedia Camcorder SD memory card VCR Personal computer Cable box Amplifier with Speaker system DVD Recorder/ Blu-ray Disc recorder DVD Player/ Blu-ray Disc player This product incorporates the following software or technology: (1) the software developed independently by or for Panasonic Corporation, (2) the software owned by third party and licensed to Panasonic Corporation, (3) the software developed by the Independent JPEG Group,
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Safety Precautions CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover or back. No user-serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel. The lightning flash with arrowhead within a triangle is intended to tell the user that parts inside the product are a risk of electric shock to persons.
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. 20) Unplug this LCD TV from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: a.
Safety Precautions (Continued) CEA CHILD SAFETY NOTICES: Flat panel displays are not always supported on the proper stands or installed according to the manufacturer’s recommendations. Flat panel displays that are inappropriately situated on dressers, bookcases, shelves, desks, speakers, chests or carts may fall over and may cause personal injury or even death. The consumer electronics industry (of which Panasonic is a member) is committed to making home entertainment enjoyable and safe.
Accessories/Optional Accessory Accessories Check you have all the items shown. Accessories Remote Control Transmitter Batteries for the Remote Control Transmitter (2) N2QAYB000485 Pedestal TBL2AX0032 (TH-32LRU30) TBL2AX0048 (TH-37LRU30) TBL2AX0049 (TH-42LRU30) AA Battery Wall-hanging bracket TY-WK3L2RW Please contact your nearest Panasonic dealer to purchase the recommended wall-hanging bracket. For additional details, please refer to the wall-hanging bracket installation manual.
Accessories/Optional Accessory (Continued) Attaching the pedestal to TV Assembling the pedestal Fix securely with assembly screws A . (Total 4 screws) Tighten screws firmly. A Accessories Bracket Assembly screws (4 of each) A Front XSS4+16FJK M4 × 16 B THE2AC004J M4 × 12 Base (Image: TBL2AX0032) Bracket (1) Set-up Fix securely with assembly screws Tighten screws firmly. . (Total 4 screws) B B Base (1) Foam mat or thick soft cloth WARNING Do not disassemble or modify the pedestal.
Location 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 an internal component failure. Keep away from areas of excessive heat or moisture. Adjust the stand to your desired angle. The stand angle can be rotate 30°/60°/90° to the right/left.
Connections Connection panel Side panel Back panel RF connection* 10 * For more details on the external equipment’s connections, please refer to the operating manuals for 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. • • AC 110-127 V 60 Hz VHF/UHF Antenna Cable TV Back of the TV Quick Start Guide Power Cord (Connect after all the other connections.
Connections (Continued) Example of connections To use COMPOSITE terminals Side panel Back panel AV Equipment yellow yellow yellow white white white L COMPOSITE OUT e.g. DVD Recorder or R red red red e.g. VCR To use AUDIO OUT terminals Optical digital audio cable OPTICAL IN Audio equipment AUDIO IN Audio cable Connect a cable which matches the audio in terminal on the unit. To use DATA/MTI terminal External device Internal TA e.g.
Identifying Controls TV controls/indicators Front of the TV Selects channels in sequence Volume up/down Menu navigations POWER button Power indicator (on: red, off: no light) C.A.T.S (Contrast Automatic Tracking System) Remote control Closed Caption On/Off (p. 14) Switches TV On or Off (Standby) Selects Audio Mode for TV viewing (p. 14) Changes the input mode (p. 15) Exits from menu screen Identifying Controls Connections Note The TV consumes a small amount of electric energy even when turned off.
TV operation Connections (p. 10-12) Turn the TV On with the POWER button (Remote) (TV) Input select: press (p. 15) or or Select a channel number (Remote) To directly enter the digital channel number up When tuning to a digital channel, press the button to enter the minor number in a compound channel number. or down (TV) example: CH15-1: Note Reselect “Cable” or “Antenna” in “ANT in” of “ANT/Cable setup” to switch the signal reception between cable TV and antenna. (p.
Watching Videos and DVDs If you have applicable equipment connected to the TV, you can watch videos and DVDs on the TV screen. Input Select You can select the external equipment to access. With the connected equipment turned On Display the Input select menu Select the input mode Press the corresponding NUMBER button on the remote control to select the input of your choice.
Displaying PC Screen on TV The screen of the PC connected to the unit can be displayed on 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 1 TV 2 HDMI 1 3 HDMI 2 4 HDMI 3 5 Component 6 Video 1 7 Video 2 8 PC DVD AUX (example) Select “PC” Corresponding signals (p.
PC menu setting (change as desired) Making settings Menu “How to Use Menu Functions” Item Reset to defaults Sync Dot clock to (p. 19) Adjustments/Configurations (options) Resets PC adjustments. Confirmation screen is displayed. Select “Yes” and press OK to reset. H & V: The H and V sync signals are input from the HD/VD connector. (p. 33) On green: Uses a synchronized signal on the Video G signal, which is input from the G connector. (p.
Viewing from an SD card This function that lets you easily view still images on a television by simply inserting an SD card into the SD card slot. (Media other than SD Cards will not work.) Insert the SD card Insert the card Gently insert the SD Card label surface facing front. Remove the card Label surface Press in lightly on SD Card, then release.
How to Use Menu Functions Various menus allow you to make settings for the picture, sound, and other functions so that you can enjoy watching TV best suited for you. Guest menu (p. 28) Display the menu Menu structure Menu Menu bar Press OK to move to the Menu items. Input labels HDMI 1 Menu items Press OK to proceed to next screen if available. HDMI 2 HDMI 3 Component Video 1 Video 2 PC Select or enter the name of the device connected to the HDMI 1 terminal.
How to Use Menu Functions Menu list Menu Item Adjustments/Configurations (alternatives) Resets all picture adjustments to factory default settings except for “Advanced picture”. Picture mode Basic picture mode (Vivid/Standard/Cinema/Custom) (p. 32) Back light Adjusts the luminance of the back light. Contrast, Brightness, Color, Tint, Sharpness Adjusts color, brightness, etc.
(Continued) Menu list Menu Timer Item Sleep Lock Adjustments/Configurations (alternatives) The TV can automatically turn Off at the designated time (0/15/30/60/90) Locks the programs. (p. 22) Closed caption Closed caption Displays subtitles (Closed caption). (p. 26) ANT/Cable setup Sets channels. (p. 24) ECO/energy saving Selects the terminal and label of the external equipment (p. 27) Audio out To prevent howling, stops output of audio specified in this menu. (p.
Lock You can lock specified channels or shows to prevent children from watching objectionable content. Display the menu Select “Lock” Menu next Password Enter password. - - - - select You will be asked to enter your password each time you display the Lock menu. Blocks access, with password protection, to programs. 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.
To select the channel or the rating of the program to lock To set a rating level “V-chip” technology enables restricted shows to lock according to TV ratings. Select “Mode” and set to “On” Menu Program lock Mode On MPAA Off U.S.TV Off C.E.L.R. Off C.F.L.R. Off set select Select the rating category you wish to follow Menu next Program lock Mode On MPAA Off U.S.TV Off C.E.L.R. Off C.F.L.R. Off MPAA: U.S.TV: C.E.L.R.: C.F.L.R.: U.S. movie ratings U.S.
Editing and Setting Channels The current channel settings can be changed according to your needs and reception conditions. Display the menu Auto program Set automatically Select “Setup” Menu Setup 1/2 Ant/Cable Setup next Connected devices ECO/energy saving select Advanced setup About Reset to defaults Adjusts Channels, Inputs, and other settings.
Automatically searches and adds available channels to the memory. Select “ANT in” Start scanning the channels Select “Cable” or “Antenna” Or select “Not used”. (Available channels are automatically set.) Auto program Select “Auto program” Menu Progress ANT/Cable setup ANT in Cable next Auto program 8% Number of analog channels 10 Number of digital channels 0 Press RETURN to quit Manual program Signal meter select RETURN After the scanning is completed, select “Apply”. (see below ).
Closed Caption Display the menu Select “Closed caption” Menu Closed caption Reset to defaults Mode next On Analog CC1 Digital Primary select Digital setting Press to exit from a menu screen Display broadcast TV’s Closed Caption (CC) text when available. The television includes a built-in decoder that is capable of providing a text display of the audio. The program being viewed must be transmitting the Closed Caption (CC) information. (p.
Input Labels Display the menu Select “Setup” Menu Setup next 1/2 Ant/Cable Setup Connected devices ECO/energy saving Advanced setup select About Reset to defaults Adjusts Channels, Inputs, and other settings. Select “Connected devices” Menu Setup next 1/2 Ant/Cable Setup Connected devices ECO/energy saving Advanced setup Input Labels Closed Caption select About Reset to defaults Customize TV inputs with the names of your connected devices. For easier input selections.
Guest Menu Display the menu Shows the functions that can be adjusted. Some functions will be disabled depending on the type of input signal.
Ratings List for Lock “V-chip” technology enables you to lock channels or shows according to standard ratings set by the entertainment industry. (p. 23) U.S. MOVIE RATINGS (MPAA) NR G PG PG-13 R NC-17 X NO RATING (NOT RATED) AND NA (NOT APPLICABLE) PROGRAMS. Movie which has not been rated or where rating does not apply. GENERAL AUDIENCES. All ages admitted. PARENTAL GUIDANCE SUGGESTED. Some material may not be suitable for children. PARENTS STRONGLY CAUTIONED.
Technical 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) has the CC set On using the Component or HDMI connection to the TV. If the CC is set to On on both the receiver and TV when the signal is 480i (except for the HDMI connection), the CC may overlap on the TV.
Data format for SD Card browsing Photo: Still images recorded with digital still cameras compatible with JPEG files of DCF* and EXIF** standards Data format: Baseline JPEG (Sub-sampling: 4:4:4, 4:2:2 or 4:2:0) Max. number of files: 9,999 Image resolution: 160 x 120 to 20,000,000 * DCF (Design rule for camera file system): A Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association’s standard ** EXIF (Exchangeable Image File Format) Caution A JPEG image modified with a PC may not be displayed.
Technical Information (Continued) 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 the HDMI connector using an HDMI compliant (fully wired) cable. HDMI is the world’s first complete digital consumer AV interface complying with a non-compression standard.
Input signal that can be displayed * Mark: Applicable input signal for Component (Y, PB, PR), HDMI and PC 525 (480) / 60i 525 (480) /60p 750 (720) /60p 1,125 (1,080) /60i 1,125 (1,080)/60p 1,125 (1,080)/60p 1,125(1,080)/24p 1,125(1,080)/24p 640 × 400 @70 640 × 480 @60 Macintosh13” (640 × 480) 640 × 480 @75 852 × 480 @60 800 × 600 @60 800 × 600 @75 800 × 600 @85 Macintosh16” (832 × 624) 1,024 × 768 @60 1,024 × 768 @70 1,024 × 768 @75 1,024 × 768 @85 Macintosh 21” (1,152 × 870) 1,280 × 768 @60 1,280 × 1,024 @
FAQ 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 position, direction, and connection of the antenna. Interference or frozen digital channels (intermittent sound) Change the direction of antenna for digital channels. Check “Signal meter” (p. 25).
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). Problem Actions Screen Check nearby electrical products. (car or motorcycle ignition systems, fluorescent lamp, etc.) No image is displayed on screen Check Picture menu (p. 20) Check the cable connections.
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-free cloth in diluted mild liquid dish soap (1 part mild liquid dish soap diluted by 100 times the amount of water) and then wring the cloth to remove excess liquid.
Specifications TH-32LRU30 Power Source TH-37LRU30 TH-42LRU30 AC 110-127 V, 60 Hz Power Consumption Rated Power Consumption 106 W 159 W 206 W Standby condition 0.8 W 0.8 W 0.9 W Display panel Aspect Ratio 37” class (37.0 inches measured diagonally) 32.2 ” × 18.1 ” × 37.0 ” (819 mm × 460 mm × 940 mm) 42” class (42.0 inches measured diagonally) 36.6 ” × 20.6 ” × 42.0 ” (930 mm × 523 mm × 1, 067 mm) Sound Speaker 16:9 32” class (31.5 inches measured diagonally) 27.5 ” × 15.4 ” × 31.
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USA only: This product has a fluorescent lamp that contains mercury. Disposal may be regulated in your community due to environmental considerations. For disposal or recycling information, please visit Panasonic website: http://www.panasonic.com/environmental or call 1-888-769-0149. Customer’s Record The model number and serial number of this product can be found on its back cover.
