Panasonic Viera TH-32A400G Operating Instructions Manual

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2Safety PrecautionsTo help avoid risk of electrical shock, fire, damage or injury,please follow the warnings and cautions below:Ŷ Mains plug and leadWarningIf you detect anything unusual,immediately remove the mainsplug.ƔMains plug types varybetween countries.ƔThis TV is designed to operate on:– A400G/K, A408K, A409K, A410G/K series:AC 220 - 240 V, 50/60 Hz– A400X, A410M/X series:AC Auto 110 - 240V, 50/60 HzƔInsert the mains plug fully into the socket outlet.ƔEnsure that the mains plug is easily accessible.ƔDisconnect the mains plug when cleaning the TV.ƔDo not touch the mains plug with wet hands.ƔDo not damage the mains lead.• Do not place a heavy object onthe lead.• Do not place the lead near ahigh temperature object.• Do not pull on the lead. Holdonto the mains plug body whendisconnecting the plug.• Do not move the TV with the lead plugged into a socketoutlet.• Do not twist the lead, bend it excessively or stretch it.• Do not use a damaged mains plug or socket outlet.• Ensure the TV does not crush the mains lead.ƔDo not use any mains lead other than that provided withthis TV.Ŷ Take careWarningƔDo not remove covers and never modify the TVyourself as live parts are accessible when theyare removed. There are no user serviceableparts inside.ƔDo not expose the TV to rain orexcessive moisture. This TV mustnot be exposed to dripping orsplashing water and objects filledwith liquid, such as vases, mustnot be placed on top of or abovethe TV.ƔDo not insert foreign objects into the TV through the airvents.ƔDo not use an unapproved pedestal / mounting equipment.Be sure to ask your local Panasonic dealer to perform thesetup or installation of approved wall-hanging brackets.ƔDo not apply strong force or impact to the display panel.ƔDo not place the TV on sloped orunstable surfaces, and ensure thatthe TV does not hang over the edgeof the base.ƔThis TV is designed for table-top use.ƔDo not expose the TV to directsunlight and other sources of heat.To prevent the spread offire, keep candles or otheropen flames away fromthis product at all timesŶ Dangerous part / Small objectWarningƔThis product contains possibly dangerous parts such asplastic bags, that can be breathed in or swallowed byyoung children accidentally. Keep these parts out of reachof young children.Ŷ PedestalWarningƔDo not disassemble or modify the pedestal.CautionƔDo not use any pedestal other than the one provided withthis TV.ƔDo not use the pedestal if it becomes warped or physicallydamaged. If this occurs, contact your nearest Panasonicdealer immediately.ƔDuring setup, make sure that all screws are securelytightened.ƔEnsure that the TV does not suffer any impact duringinstallation of the pedestal.ƔEnsure that children do not climb onto the pedestal.ƔInstall or remove the TV from the pedestal with at least twopeople.ƔInstall or remove the TV by the specified procedure.Ŷ VentilationCautionAllow sufficient space around the TV in order to help preventexcessive heat, which could lead to early failure of someelectronic components.Minimum distance (cm)101010 10ƔVentilation should not be impededby covering the ventilation openingswith items such as newspapers,tablecloths and curtains.ƔWhether you are using a pedestal or not, always ensurethe vents at the bottom of the TV are not blocked andthere is sufficient space to enable adequate ventilation.TH-32A400_408_409_410KGMX_EN.indd 2 1/28/2014 10:45:08 AM3Ŷ Moving the TVCautionBefore moving the TV, disconnect all cables.Ŷ When not in use for a long timeCautionThis TV will still consume some power even in the Off mode,as long as the mains plug is still connected to a live socketoutlet.ƔRemove the mains plug from the wall socket when the TVis not in use for a prolonged period of time.Ŷ Use conditionsCautionƔThis appliance is intended for use in tropical climates.Ŷ Battery for the Remote ControlCautionƔIncorrect installation may cause battery leakage, corrosionand explosion.ƔReplace only with the same or equivalent type.ƔDo not mix old and new batteries.ƔDo not mix different battery types (such as alkaline andmanganese batteries).ƔDo not use rechargeable batteries (Ni-Cd, etc.).ƔDo not burn or break up batteries.ƔDo not expose batteries to excessive heat such assunshine, fire or the like.ƔMake sure you dispose of batteries correctly.Setting Up the TVStandard accessoriesAccessories may not be placed all together. Take care not tothrow them away unintentionally.Remote ControlƔN2QAYB000823Batteries (R6) × 2(p. 4)Mains Lead (p. 5)ƔOther series ƔA410M seriesPedestalƔAssembly screws× 3(M4 × 15) × 4ƔBracket ƔBaseAttaching the pedestal1 Assemble the pedestal2 Attach the TV to the pedestal21TH-32A400_408_409_410KGMX_EN.indd 3 1/28/2014 10:45:08 AM4Removing the pedestal from the TVBe sure to remove the pedestal in the following way whenusing the wall-hanging bracket or repacking the TV.1 Remove the assembly screws from the TV.2 Pull out the pedestal from the TV.3 Remove the assembly screws from the bracket.Inserting remote’s batteriesNote the correctpolarity (+ or -)Press the hook andlift the coverOptional accessoriesWall-hanging bracket (not supplied)Please contact your local Panasonic dealer to purchasethe recommended optional accessories.bRear of the TVScrew for fixing the TV onto thewall-hanging bracket (not supplied)Depth ofscrew(View from the side)aŶ Holes for wall-hanging bracket installationa: 200 mmb: 200 mmŶ Screw specificationType: M4Depth of screw:Minimum: 9 mmMaximum: 14 mmWarningƔWhen optional accessories such as wall brackets etc.are used, always read and follow the manufacturesinstallation and usage instructions.ƔDo not mount the unit directly below ceiling lights (suchas spotlights or halogen lights) which typically give offhigh heat. Doing so may warp or damage plastic cabinetparts.ƔWhen installing wall brackets you must ensure thewall bracket is not electrically grounded to metal wallstuds. Always ensure that there are no electrical cables,pipes etc. in the wall before you begin the wall bracketinstallation.ƔTo prevent fall and injury, remove the TV from its fixedwall position when it is no longer in use.Connecting the TVƔExternal equipment and cables shown are not suppliedwith this TV.ƔEnsure that the unit is disconnected from the mainssocket before attaching or disconnecting any leads.ƔCheck the type of terminals and cable plugs are correctwhen connecting.ƔWhen using an HDMI cable, use the fully wired one.ƔKeep the TV away from electronic equipment (videoequipment, etc.) or equipment with an infrared sensor.Otherwise, distortion of image / sound may occur oroperation of other equipment may be interfered.ƔAlso read the manual of the equipment being connected.TerminalsRear of the TV765243*11 USB port2 A410M/X only: AV1 IN*Other models: AV IN*3 HDMI 14 A410 series only: HDMI 25 AUDIO OUT6 A410M/X only: AV2 IN7 Aerial terminalTH-32A400_408_409_410KGMX_EN.indd 4 1/28/2014 10:45:08 AM5ConnectionsAerial and mains leadDVD Recorder /VCRRF cableRF cableAerialMains lead(supplied)Alternative connectionInsert the mains plug firmly into place.ƔWhen disconnecting the mainslead, be absolutely sure todisconnect the mains plug at thesocket outlet first.ƔKeep the space between the TV and RF cable to preventdistorted image.ƔDo not put the RF cable close to the mains lead to avoidnoise.ƔDo not place the RF cable under the TV.ƔAn aerial, correct cable (75 ȍ coaxial) and correctterminating plug are required to obtain optimum qualitypicture and sound.ƔIf a communal aerial system is used, you may require thecorrect connection cable and plug between the wall aerialsocket and the TV.ƔYour local Television Service Centre or dealer may be ableto assist you in obtaining the correct aerial system for yourparticular area and the accessories required.ƔAny matters regarding aerial installation, upgrading ofexisting systems or accessories required, and the costsincurred, are the responsibility of you, the customer.ƔIf the aerial is placed in the wrong location, interferencemight happen.Set top boxTVSet top boxHDMI cableSatellite dishAV / Game equipmentŶ Using HDMI terminalTVHDMI cable EquipmentƔYou can also make similar connection via HDMI 2.Ŷ Using COMPONENT terminals*EquipmentAudio cableComponent video cableTV* A410M/X only: AV1 INOther models: AV INŶ Using COMPOSITE terminals*EquipmentAudio cableVideo cableTV* A410M/X only: AV1 INOther models: AV INƔA410M/X only:You can also make similar connection via AV2 IN.Speaker systemAudio cable Amplifier withspeaker systemTVTH-32A400_408_409_410KGMX_EN.indd 5 1/28/2014 10:45:09 AM6Initial SetupWhen you first turn on the TV, a series of steps will pop-upto guide you to setup your TV.ƔThese steps are not necessary if the setup has beencompleted by your local dealer.1 Plug the mains plug into the socketoutlet, then switch on the TVA400G/K, A408K, A409K, A410G/K series:AC 220 - 240 V, 50/60 HzA400X, A410M/X series:AC Auto 110 - 240V, 50/60 Hz2 Select your languageEnglishOSD LanguageOKStoreSelect3 Select your areaChannel PlanAsia/W.EuropeCIS/E.EuropeChinaHong KongNZ/IndonesiaCATV/Other OKConfirmSelectWhen selecting [CATV/Other], press OK, and then selectthe Channel Plan from [Indian CATV], [South Africa],[American System], [American CATV] or [Japan].4 Auto Tuning startsƔAuto Tuning searches and stores TV channels. The sortedchannel order depends on the TV signal, the broadcastingsystem and reception conditions.5 Select [Home]Please select your viewing environment.Home Shop OKConfirmChangeƔ[Shop] is for shop display. If you selected [Shop], youcan return to the above screen at the stage of Shopconfirmation screen.ShopYou have selected shop modeRETURNƔTo change the viewing environment later on, you needto initialise all settings by accessing [Shipping Condition](p. 11).Setup is now complete and your TV is ready forviewing.Operating the TVUsing the remote controlMENUMEDIAPLAYERPICTURE OFF TIMERCHEXITPOWERINFORETURNOPTIONINPUTR G Y BASPECTMUTESTILLLAST VIEWVOLOK1 131415161718192021324567891011121 Switches the TV On / Standby2 MEDIA PLAYER (p. 8)3 Displays [Main Menu] (p. 9)4 Selects picture mode [Viewing Mode] (p. 9)ƔPress repeatedly to select.5 Displays Information banner6 OKƔConfirms selections.ƔPress after selecting channel positions to quicklychange channel.7 Displays [Option Menu]ƔShortcuts to some setting menus for picture, sound,etc.ƔFollow the operation guide to select / change thesettings.8 Coloured buttonsƔPerforms multiple operations which correspond tothe operation guide displayed on the menu screen.9 Volume Up / Down10 Sound Mute On / Off11 Numeric buttonsƔChanges channel.ƔWhen in Standby mode, switches TV On.12 Freezes / unfreezes pictureTH-32A400_408_409_410KGMX_EN.indd 6 1/28/2014 10:45:09 AM713 Input mode selectionƔTV - switches to TV input modeƔAV - displays [Input Selection] screen (p. 7) orpress repeatedly to select the AV input mode14 OFF TIMERƔPress repeatedly to select the period after which theTV will turn to Standby mode automatically.[0] / [15] / [30] / [45] / [60] / [75] / [90] (minutes)15 Changes multiplex sound mode (if available)Sound mode indicator:: STEREO : MAIN I: MONO : SUB II16 Exits to the TV viewing screen17 Cursor buttonsƔMakes selections or adjustments.18 Returns to the previous menu / page19 ASPECTƔDisplays the [Aspect Selection] screen. Follow theoperation guide to select the mode.[16:9] / [14:9] / [Just] / [4:3] / [4:3 Full] / [Zoom1] /[Zoom2] / [Zoom3] (p. 12)ƔYou can also press the button repeatedly to selectthe mode.20 Channel Up / Down21 Returns to the last viewed channelAbout operation guideWhen operating the TV with the remote control, follow theoperation guide available at the bottom of the screen toperform the operation you want.Example: [Aspect Selection]Aspect Selection16:914:9JustSelect EXITRETURNChange Operation guideReferring to the operation guide:ƔTo select the modeOKƔTo change to the selected modeOKƔTo return to the previous menuRETURNƔTo exit the menuEXITUsing the TV controlsIndicators on the TV5 6 713241 Displays [Input Selection] screenƔOn first press, the [Input Selection] screen forcontrol panel is displayed. Pressing the button againwill toggle cursor movement.Displays [Main Menu] when press and hold for3 secondsConfirms selection (OK button) while in the menusystem2 Channel Up / DownCursor Up / DownƔMakes selections or adjustments when in the menusystem3 Volume Up / DownCursor Left / RightƔMakes selections or adjustments when in the menusystem4 Switches TV On or StandbyƔTo completely turn Off the TV, remove the mainsplug from the wall socket.5 Remote control signal receiver6 C.A.T.S. (Contrast Automatic Tracking System)sensorƔSenses brightness to adjust picture quality when[Eco Mode] in the Picture Menu is set to [On].(p. 10)7 Power LEDƔRed: StandbyGreen: OnWatching ExternalInputsConnect the external equipment (p. 5),then select the input corresponds to theconnected terminal.Example:Input SelectionTVAV1HDMI1HDMI2USBNoteƔ[USB] : Switches to Media Player (p. 8)ƔYou can label or skip each input mode (except [USB]).“Input Labels” (p. 11)Skipped inputs will not be displayed when the AV buttonis pressed.TH-32A400_408_409_410KGMX_EN.indd 7 1/28/2014 10:45:10 AMF0114-0Printed in MalaysiaWeb Site: http://panasonic.net© Panasonic Corporation 2014Panasonic does not guarantee operation andperformance of peripheral devices made by othermanufacturers; and we disclaim any liability or damagearising from operation and/or performance from usageof such other maker’s peripheral devices.The recording and playback of content on this or anyother device may require permission from the ownerof the copyright or other such rights in that content.Panasonic has no authority to and does not grantyou that permission and explicitly disclaims any right,ability or intention to obtain such permission on yourbehalf. It is your responsibility to ensure that your useof this or any other device complies with applicablecopyright legislation in your country. Please refer tothat legislation for more information on the relevantlaws and regulations involved or contact the ownerof the rights in the content you wish to record orplayback.Panasonic and its affiliates make no representations orwarranties of any kind with respect to the USB devicesand the performance of communication between theUSB devices and the USB port of Panasonic products,and expressly disclaims any and all warranties,whether express or implied or otherwise, includingwithout limitation any implied warranty of fitness for aparticular purpose, any loss of data, and any impliedwarranties arising from course of dealing or course ofperformance of data communication between the USBdevices and the USB port of Panasonic products.This product is licensed under the AVC patent portfoliolicense for the personal and non-commercial use of aconsumer to (i) encode video in compliance with theAVC Standard (“AVC Video”) and/or (ii) decode AVCVideo that was encoded by a consumer engaged ina personal and non-commercial activity and/or wasobtained from a video provider licensed to provide AVCVideo. No license is granted or shall be implied for anyother use. Additional information may be obtained fromMPEG LA, LLC.See http://www.mpegla.com.Information on Disposal in other Countriesoutside the European UnionThis symbol is only valid in the EuropeanUnion. If you wish to discard this product,please contact your local authorities ordealer and ask for the correct method ofdisposal.Customer’s RecordThe model number and serial number of this productmay be found on its rear panel. You should note thisserial number in the space provided below and retainthis book, plus your purchase receipt, as a permanentrecord of your purchase to aid in identification inthe event of theft or loss, and for Warranty Servicepurposes.Model NumberSerial NumberTH-32A400_408_409_410KGMX_EN.indd 16 1/28/2014 10:45:12 AMModel No.TH-32A400G TH-32A410GTH-32A400K TH-32A410KTH-32A400X TH-32A410MTH-32A408K TH-32A410XTH-32A409KEnglishThank you for purchasing this Panasonic product.Please read these instructions carefully before operating thisproduct and retain them for future reference.The images shown in this manual are for illustrativepurposes only.Some illustrations are presented as conceptual images andmay be different from the actual products.Illustrations shown may be different between models andcountries.The illustrations for A410 series is used in this manual unlessotherwise mentioned.Transport only in upright positionCLUTQB4GC1180ContentsSafety Precautions ··················· 2Setting Up the TV ····················· 3Connecting the TV ···················· 4Initial Setup ····························· 6Operating the TV ······················ 6Watching External Inputs ··········· 7Using the Media Player ············· 8Using the Menu Functions ·········· 9Additional Information ············· 12Troubleshooting ····················· 13Specifications ························ 14Maintenance ························· 15Licence ································ 15Operating InstructionsLED TVTH-32A400_408_409_410KGMX_EN.indd 1 1/28/2014 10:45:08 AMEN_A2.indd 1EN_A2.indd 1 1/28/2014 11:15:30 AM1/28/2014 11:15:30 AM

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