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TH-37LRU5 TH-42LRU5 Installer’s Manual Hospitality LCD HDTV Thank you for purchasing this Panasonic product. English 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.
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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 based in part on the work of the Independent JPEG Group, (4) the software developed by the FreeType Project.
HDMI, the HDMI logo and High- Contents Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries. SDXC Logo is a trademark of SD- 3C, LLC. Please read before using the unit This product qualifies for ENERGY ●...
Safety Precautions The lightning flash with arrowhead CAUTION within a triangle is intended to tell the user that parts inside the product are a risk of electric shock to persons. RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK The exclamation point within a DO NOT OPEN triangle is intended to tell the user that important operating and WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover or back.
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To assure continued compliance, follow the attached installation instructions and use only shielded interface cables when connecting to computer or peripheral devices. Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by Panasonic Corp. of North America could void the user’s authority to operate this device. FCC Declaration of Conformity Model No.
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The consumer electronics industry (of which Panasonic is a member) is committed to making home entertainment enjoyable and safe. To prevent personal injury or death, be sure to follow the following safety...
WARNING Customer assumes liability if mounting the unit themselves or if a Panasonic bracket is not used. Any damage resulting from not having a professional installer mount your unit will void your warranty. Always be sure to ask a qualified technician to perform any necessary set-up. Incorrect fitting may cause equipment to fall, resulting in injury and product damage.
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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.
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Adjust the stand to your desired angle. The stand angle can be rotate 30°/60°/90° to the right/left. (see Control rotation angle) [Rotation angle: 30°] [Rotation angle: 60°] [Rotation angle: 90°] TH-32LRU5 a: 9.8 ” (248 mm) TH-32LRU5 a: 17.3 ” (439 mm) TH-32LRU5 a: 15.0 ”...
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.
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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 VHF/UHF Antenna 60 Hz Cable TV...
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Connections (Continued) Example of connections To use COMPOSITE terminals AV Equipment yellow yellow e.g. DVD Recorder yellow COMPOSITE white white white e.g. VCR To use AUDIO OUT terminals Audio equipment AUDIO IN Audio cable Connect a cable which matches the audio in terminal on the unit. To use MTI terminal External TA MTI OUT...
Identifying Controls TV controls/indicators Front of the TV Selects channels in sequence Volume up/down Menu navigations Changes the input mode Remote control sensor Chooses menu and submenu entries within about 23 feet (7 meters) in front of the TV set POWER button Power indicator ( on: red, off: no light)
TV operation Connections (p. 10-12) Turn the TV On with the POWER button (TV) (Remote) Input select: press (p. 15) Select a channel number (Remote) To directly enter the digital channel number When tuning to a digital channel, press the button to enter the minor number in a compound down channel number.
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 Input select...
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 HDMI 1 HDMI 2...
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 Remove the card Gently insert the SD Card label surface facing front.
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Viewing from an SD card (Continued) Display the SUB MENU Note This operation is disabled when “Mode” in Hotel Mode menu is set to “On”. Display “Setup SUB MENU” and select item Slideshow settings (see below) select Thumbnails size Setup SUB MENU MENU To change the number of photos on a thumbnail screen Slideshow settings...
Other settings in IMAGE VIEWER Adjust the Picture and Audio Note This operation is disabled when “Mode” in Hotel Mode select Picture menu is set to “On”. Reset to defaults adjust Display “Menu” Picture mode Vivid Back light Contrast Brightness Color Tint Sharpness...
Power ctrl Off: Starts up in last screen. On: Starts up in screen On. Remote Switches Operation guide according to remote control. (Panasonic/Others) Sets CC setting status. (On/Off) CC reset Off: Saves the last settings. On: Resets all CC settings to defaults.
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. 34) Display the menu Shows the functions that can be adjusted. Some functions will be disabled depending on the type of input signal.
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How to Use Menu Functions Menu list Menu Item Adjustments/Configurations (alternatives) Resets all picture adjustments to factory default settings except for “Advanced picture”. Reset to defaults* Picture mode Basic picture mode (Vivid/Standard/Cinema/Custom) (p. 44) Back light Adjusts the luminance of the back light. Adjusts color, brightness, etc.
(Continued) Menu list Menu Item Adjustments/Configurations (alternatives) Enhances audio response when listening to stereo. (Off/On) Surround Minimizes volume disparity after switching to external inputs. Volume leveler Switches to “Off” when using external speakers (Off/On) TV speakers • “Surround” and “Volume leveler” do not work if “Off” is selected. The default setting is “Digital”...
VIERA Link “ HDAVI Control ” Simultaneously control all Panasonic “HDAVI Control” equipped components using one button on the TV remote. Enjoy additional HDMI Inter-Operability with compatible Panasonic products. This TV supports “HDAVI Control 5” function. Connections to equipment (DVD recorder DIGA, HD Camcorder, Home theater system, Amplifier, etc.) with HDMI cables enables VIERA Link controls.
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VIERA Link™ Connections (with VIERA Link function) ■ Terminal overview Back of the TV ■ Connecting DVD Recorder (DIGA) HDMI cable DVD recorder (DIGA) with VIERA Link function ■ Connecting Home theater system/AV amp HDMI 1 is recommended. Home theater systems with VIERA Link function HDMI cable AV amp with...
VIERA Link “ HDAVI Control ” (Continued) VIERA Link settings and Available features To use all VIERA Link functions : After everything is connected, in VIERA Link settings menu, set “VIERA Link” to “On”. Some features are disabled depending on the “HDAVI Control” version of the equipment. Please check the list (p.
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“TV” to “Theater”. Sound will be output from the Home theater whenever the TV is powered 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”...
Lock You can lock specified channels or shows to prevent children from watching objectionable content. Display the menu Select “Lock” next Menu Password Enter password. - - - - select You will be asked to enter your password each time you display the Lock menu.
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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 MPAA U.S.TV C.E.L.R.
Editing and Setting Channels The current channel settings can be changed according to your needs and reception conditions. Display the menu Auto program automatically Select “Setup” Menu Setup next Language Ant/Cable Setup Connected devices select VIERA Link settings ECO/energy saving Advanced setup About Reset to defaults...
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Automatically searches and adds available channels to the memory. Select “ANT in” Start scanning the channels Select “Cable” or “Antenna” (Available channels are automatically set.) Or select “Not used”. Auto program Select “Auto program” Progress Number of analog channels Menu ANT/Cable setup Number of digital channels ANT in...
Closed Caption Display the menu Select “Closed caption” Menu Closed caption Reset to defaults next Mode Analog select Primary Digital 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.
Input Labels Display the menu Select “Setup” next Menu Setup Language Ant/Cable Setup Connected devices VIERA Link settings select ECO/energy saving Advanced setup About Reset to defaults Adjusts Surf mode, Language, Clock, Channels, Inputs, and other settings. Select “Connected devices” next Menu Setup...
Guest Menu 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 select Menu Language FULL Screen format Audio mode English (Main Audio) Sleep (minutes) Lock Closed caption Input select...
Signage Mode You can set “Signage Mode” to display the digital signage contents on the SD Card. Display “Hotel Mode” menu • Hotel Mode Setup (p. 20) Press MENU, G, Y and 0 remote button. (“Mode” must be “On” ) select Hotel Mode Save...
Error message is displayed if the image file is not found, invalid or etc. (p. 37) select Hotel Mode Button lock Pattern 1 adjust Power ctrl Remote Panasonic CC reset Lock reset Checking, please wait ... CC Priority Com warning Welcome Image Load Image...
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Audio is not output while displaying the Welcome Image. When the image file is not installed, default image (Panasonic Logo) is displayed. To check the Welcome Image The Welcome Image is displayed for approximately 3 seconds (default) by turning on the main power of the TV, or turning the power ON using the remote control.
Local Authentication Mode At the Free-To-Guest by Stand Alone mode, descramble of Pro:Idiom is conducted without using built-in TA. Contact Panasonic sales company for Hotel ID and channel map information Setup Local Authentication Insert the SD card to first TV set Display the Local Authentication screen automatically •...
Channel Remap Contact Panasonic sales company for channel map information * Hotel ID is not needed for this function. Setup Channel Remap Insert the SD card to first TV set Display the Channel Remapping screen automatically • Insert/Remove the SD card (p. 17)
Clone the TV Setting (SD clone) When installing a number of units in hotel or any facility, the data in master TV can be copied to SD card and then copy to other TVs. Prepare blank SD card • Create pwd file as startup file at root directory of an empty SD card using your PC. Insert a empty SD card to your PC.
Ratings List for Lock “V-chip” technology enables you to lock channels or shows according to standard ratings set by the entertainment industry. (p. 29) U.S. MOVIE RATINGS (MPAA) NO RATING (NOT RATED) AND NA (NOT APPLICABLE) PROGRAMS. Movie which has not been rated or where rating does not apply.
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.
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Electrical interference, static electricity or erroneous operation may damage the data or card. Back up the recorded data at regular intervals in case of deteriorated or damaged data or erratic operation of the unit. (Panasonic is not liable for any deterioration or damage of recorded data.) 24 mm...
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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.
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“HDAVI Control ” HDMI connections to some Panasonic equipment allows you to interface automatically. (p. 25) This function may not work normally depending on the equipment condition. The equipment can be operated by other remote controls with this function on even if TV is in Standby mode.
Troubleshooting 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, Pictures from external and connection of the antenna.
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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).
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-32LRU5 TH-37LRU5 TH-42LRU5 Power Source AC 110-127 V, 60 Hz Rated Power 115 W 165 W 205 W Consumption Standby condition 0.9 W 0.9 W 0.9 W Aspect Ratio 16:9 32” class 37” class 42” class Visible screen size (31.5 inches measured diagonally)