Panasonic TH-40C400A, TH-40C400Z User Manual

Operating Instructions

LED TV

Model No.

Australia

New Zealand

TH-40C400A TH-40C400Z

English

Thank you for purchasing this Panasonic product. Please read these instructions carefully before operating this product and retain them for future reference.

The images shown in this manual are for illustrative purposes only. Some illustrations are presented as conceptual images and may be different from the actual products. Illustrations shown may be different between models and countries.

Transport only in upright position

DAE

TQB4GC1417

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

Manufactured under license under U.S. Patent Nos: 5,956,674; 5,974,380; 6,487,535 & other U.S. and worldwide patents issued & pending. DTS, the Symbol, & DTS and the Symbol together are registered trademarks & DTS 2.0+Digital Out is a trademark of DTS, Inc. Product includes software. © DTS, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

HDMI, the HDMI Logo, and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries.

This product is licensed under the AVC patent portfolio license for the personal and non-commercial use of a consumer to (i) encode video in compliance with the AVC Standard (“AVC Video”) and/or (ii) decode AVC Video that was encoded by a consumer engaged in a personal and non-commercial activity and/or was obtained from a video provider licensed to provide AVC Video. No license is granted or shall be implied for any other use. Additional information may be obtained from MPEG LA, LLC. See http://www.mpegla.com.

Panasonic does not guarantee operation and performance of peripheral devices made by other manufacturers; and we disclaim any liability or damage arising from operation and/or performance from usage of such other maker’s peripheral devices.

Contents

Safety Precautions ·································· 3

Setting Up the TV ···································· 4

Connecting the TV ··································6

Initial Setup ············································ 8

Operating the TV ·····································8

Using TV Guide / Freeview Guide ············ 10

Watching External Inputs ······················· 10

Using Media Player ······························· 11

Using the Menu Functions ····················· 13

Additional Information ··························· 18

Troubleshooting ··································· 20

Maintenance ········································· 21

Specifications······································· 21

Warranty (Australia) ······························ 23

Warranty (New Zealand) ························· 24

Even if no special notation has been made of company or product trademarks, these trademarks have been fully respected.

Safety Precautions

To help avoid risk of electrical shock, fire, damage or injury, please follow the warnings and cautions below:

■ Mains plug and lead

Warning

If you detect anything unusual, immediately remove the mains plug.

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Mains plug types vary between countries.

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This TV is designed to operate on AC 220 - 240 V, 50/60 Hz

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Insert the mains plug fully into the socket outlet.

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Ensure that the mains plug is easily accessible.

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Disconnect the mains plug when cleaning the TV.

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Do not touch the mains plug with wet hands.

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Do not damage the mains lead.

• Do not place a heavy object on the lead.

• Do not place the lead near a high temperature object.

• Do not pull on the lead. Hold onto the mains plug body when disconnecting the plug.

• Do not move the TV with the lead plugged into a socket outlet.

• 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.

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Do not use any mains lead other than that provided with this TV.

■ Take care

Warning

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Do not remove covers and never modify the TV yourself as live parts are accessible when they are removed. There are no user serviceable parts inside.

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Do not expose the TV to rain or excessive moisture. This TV must not be exposed to dripping or splashing water and objects filled with liquid, such as vases, must not be placed on top of or above the TV.

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Do not insert foreign objects into the TV through the air vents.

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Do not use an unapproved pedestal / mounting equipment. Be sure to ask your local Panasonic dealer to perform the setup or installation of approved wallhanging brackets.

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Do not apply strong force or impact to the display panel.

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Do not place the TV on sloped or unstable surfaces, and ensure that the TV does not hang over the edge of the base.

Important information

If the TV is not positioned in a sufficiently stable location, it can be potentially hazardous due to falling. Many injuries, particularly to children, can be avoided by taking simple precautions such as:

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Using cabinets or stands recommended by the manufacturer of the TV.

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Only using furniture that can safely support the TV.

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Ensuring the TV is not overhanging the edge of the supporting furniture.

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Not placing the TV on tall furniture (for example, cupboards or bookcases) without anchoring both the furniture and the TV to a suitable support.

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Not standing the TV on cloth or other materials placed between the TV and supporting furniture.

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Educating children about the dangers of climbing on furniture to reach the TV or its controls.

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This TV is designed for indoor use.

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This TV is designed for table-top use.

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Do not expose the TV to direct sunlight and other sources of heat.

To prevent the spread of fire, keep candles or other open flames away from this product at all times

■ Dangerous part / Small object

Warning

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This product contains possibly dangerous parts such as plastic bags, that can be breathed in or swallowed by young children accidentally. Keep these parts out of reach of young children.

■ Pedestal

Warning

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Do not disassemble or modify the pedestal.

Caution

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Do not use any pedestal other than the one provided with this TV.

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Do not use the pedestal if it becomes warped or physically damaged. If this occurs, contact your nearest Panasonic dealer immediately.

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During setup, make sure that all screws are securely tightened.

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Ensure that the TV does not suffer any impact during installation of the pedestal.

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Ensure that children do not climb onto the pedestal.

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Install or remove the TV from the pedestal with at least two people.

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Install or remove the TV by the specified procedure.

Safety Precautions

■ Ventilation

Caution

Allow sufficient space around the TV in order to help prevent excessive heat, which could lead to early failure of some electronic components.

Minimum distance (cm)

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Ventilation should not be impeded by covering the ventilation openings with items such as newspapers, tablecloths and curtains.

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Whether you are using a pedestal or not, always

Safety Precautions | Setting Up the TV

ensure the vents at the bottom of the TV are not blocked and there is sufficient space to enable adequate ventilation.

■ Moving the TV

Caution

Before moving the TV, disconnect all cables.

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Move the TV with at least two people.

■ When not in use for a long time

Caution

This TV will still consume some power even in the Off mode, as long as the mains plug is still connected to a live socket outlet.

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Remove the mains plug from the wall socket when the TV is not in use for a prolonged period of time.

■ Battery for the Remote Control

Caution

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Incorrect installation may cause battery leakage, corrosion and explosion.

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Replace only with the same or equivalent type.

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Do not mix old and new batteries.

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Do not mix different battery types (such as alkaline and manganese batteries).

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Do not use rechargeable batteries (Ni-Cd, etc.).

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Do not burn or break up batteries.

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Do not expose batteries to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like.

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Make sure you dispose of batteries correctly.

Setting Up the TV

Supplied accessories

Accessories may not be placed all together. Take care not to throw them away unintentionally.

Operating Instructions with Warranty statement

Remote Control

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N2QAYB000818 or N2QAYB000976

(p. 8)

Batteries (R6) × 2

(p. 5)

Mains Lead

(p. 6)

Pedestal

(p. 5)

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Assembly screws

(M5 × 10) × 4

(M4 × 12) × 4

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Bracket

Fall-prevention parts

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Screw

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Wood screw

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Band

(p. 5)

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Base

Attaching the pedestal

1 Assemble the pedestal

Preventing the TV from falling over

It is recommended to secure the pedestal to a furniture as shown to prevent the TV from falling over.

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This information is designed to reduce the risk of injuries caused by the TV falling over. However, no measure can guarantee protection in all cases.

Optional position for installation

Screw

Band

Wood screw

Setting Up the TV

2 Attach the TV to the pedestal

Removing the pedestal from the TV

Be sure to remove the pedestal in the following way when using 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 batteries

Press the hook and lift the cover

Note the correct polarity (+ or -)

Wall mounting the TV (optional)

Choosing to wall mount the TV shall be done at the owner’s risk and expense. Always use a qualified installer to perform a TV wall bracket installation. Incorrect installation may cause TV to fall, resulting in personal injury and product damage that is not covered by warranty.

Rear of the TV

Screw for fixing the TV onto the wall-hanging bracket (not supplied)

(View from the side)

Depth of screw

■ Holes for wall-hanging bracket installation

a: 200 mm b: 100 mm

■ Screw specification

Type: M6

Setting Up the TV | Connecting the TV

Depth of screw:

Minimum: 11 mm Maximum: 15 mm

Warning

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When optional accessories such as wall brackets etc. are used, always read and follow the manufacturer installation and usage instructions.

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Do not mount the unit directly below ceiling lights (such as spotlights or halogen lights) which typically give off high heat. Doing so may warp or damage plastic cabinet parts.

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When installing wall brackets you must ensure the wall bracket is not electrically grounded to metal wall studs. Always ensure that there are no electrical cables, pipes etc. in the wall before you begin the wall bracket installation.

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To prevent fall and injury, remove the TV from its fixed wall position when it is no longer in use.

Connecting the TV

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Please ensure the TV is disconnected from the mains socket / power point before attaching or disconnecting any RF / AV leads.

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External equipment and cables are for illustrative purposes only and not supplied with this TV.

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Check the type of terminals and cable plugs are correct when connecting.

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When using an HDMI cable, use the fully wired one.

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Keep the TV away from electronic equipment (video equipment, etc.) or equipment with an infrared sensor. Otherwise, distortion of image / sound may occur or operation of other equipment may be interfered.

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Also read the manual of the equipment being connected.

Terminals

Rear of the TV

1 HDMI 1 - 2 2 AV IN 3 Aerial terminal 4 DIGITAL AUDIO OUT 5 USB port

Connections

Aerial and mains lead

Aerial

RF cable

Mains lead (supplied)

Insert the mains plug firmly into place.

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When disconnecting the mains lead, be absolutely sure to disconnect the mains plug at the socket outlet first.

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To minimise DTV impulse noise pickup, please ensure there is separation between mains lead and RF cable.

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Do not place the RF cable under the TV.

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An aerial, correct cable (75  coaxial) and correct terminating plug are required to obtain optimum quality picture and sound.

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If a communal aerial system is used, you may require the correct connection cable and plug between the wall aerial socket and the TV.

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Your local Television Service Centre or dealer may be able to assist you in obtaining the correct aerial system for your particular area and the accessories required.

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Any matters regarding aerial installation, upgrading of existing systems or accessories required, and the costs incurred, are the responsibility of you, the customer.

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If the aerial is placed in the wrong location, interference might happen.

Set top box

Satellite dish

HDMI cable

Set top box

AV / Game equipment

■ Using HDMI terminal

HDMI cable

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You can also make similar connection via HDMI 2.

Equipment

■ Using COMPONENT terminals

Component video cable

Audio cable

Equipment

■ Using COMPOSITE terminals

Video cable

Audio cable

Equipment

Connecting the TV

DTV Recorder / PVR / VCR

RG6Q Fly Lead

ANT

DTV Recorder / PVR / VCR

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To maintain optimum antenna signal quality, use an “F” type TV signal splitter (as illustrated) when connecting two or more devices to the same antenna socket.

“F” type Antenna Splitter

RG6Q Fly Lead

Out

Antenna Socket

Wall Plate

Speaker system

Amplifier with

speaker system

HDMI cable

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Use HDMI 2 for connecting an amplifier that has ARC (Audio Return Channel) function. For an amplifier without ARC function, use DIGITAL AUDIO OUT.

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To enjoy the sound from the external equipment in multi-channel sound (e.g. Dolby Digital 5.1ch), connect the equipment to the amplifier. For the connections, read the manuals of the equipment and amplifier.

Initial Setup

When you first turn on the TV, a series of steps will popup to guide you to setup your TV.

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These steps are not necessary if the setup has been completed by your local dealer.

1 Plug the mains plug into the socket

outlet and turn on the TV.

It may take a few seconds before the screen is displayed.

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[Shop] is for shop display.

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To change the viewing environment later on, you need to initialise all settings by accessing [Shipping Condition] (p. 16).

Setup is now complete and your TV is ready for viewing.

Note

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If tuning has failed, check the connection of the RF cable, then follow the on-screen instructions.

AC 220 - 240 V, 50/60 Hz

Initial Setup | Operating the TV

Proceed to steps 2, 3 and 4.

Scanning starts automatically when you turn on the TV (step 3). After scanning is completed, proceed to step 4.

2 Select your area.

Select State/Territory

New South Wales/Australian Capital Territory

Select

Victoria

Queensland

South Australia Western Australia Northern Territory

Tasmania

Access

3 Scanning starts.

[Automatic Channel Search]

[Auto Tuning]

Example:

Automatic Channel Search

Status: Scanning... Analogue : 0 Digital : 1

Scan

Operating the TV

Using the remote control

POWER

MEDIA

INPUT

1 2

3 4

5 6

PLAYER

TEXT

STTL/AD

INFO

OPTION

RGY B

ASPECT

VOL

MUTE

STILL

GUIDE

EXIT

RETURN

LAST VIEW

14 15

EXIT

RETURN

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This function searches and stores TV channels.

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The stored channels and sorted channel order vary depending on the area, broadcasting system and conditions of signal reception.

4 Select [Home].

Please select your viewing environment.

Home Shop

Change Confirm

1 Switches the TV On / Standby 2 MEDIA PLAYER (p. 11) 3 Displays [Main Menu] (p. 13) 4 Switches to Teletext mode 5 Displays Information banner 6 OK

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Confirms selections.

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Press after selecting channel positions to quickly change channel.

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Displays the [Channel List].

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