TH-40C400A
Operating Instructions
LED TV
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
Model No.
Australia
New Zealand
TH-40C400A TH-40C400Z
2
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.
Even if no special notation has been made of company
or product trademarks, these trademarks have been fully
respected.
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
Safety Precautions
3
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.
●
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
●
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.
●
Do not insert foreign objects into the TV through the
air vents.
●
Do not use an unapproved pedestal / mounting
equipment. Be sure to ask your local Panasonic dealer
to perform the setup or installation of approved wall-
hanging 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
●
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
●
Do not use any pedestal other than the one provided
with this TV.
●
Do not use the pedestal if it becomes warped or
physically damaged. If this occurs, contact your
nearest Panasonic dealer immediately.
●
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.
●
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 | Setting Up the TV
4
■ 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)
10
10
10
10
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Ventilation should not be
impeded by covering the
ventilation openings with
items such as newspapers,
tablecloths and curtains.
●
Whether you are using a pedestal or not, always
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.
●
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.
●
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
●
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
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Base
Fall-prevention parts
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Screw
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Wood screw
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Band
(p. 5)
Setting Up the TV
5
Attaching the pedestal
1 Assemble the pedestal
2 Attach the TV to the pedestal
2
1
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.
●
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.
Wood screw
Screw
Optional position for installation
Band
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
Note the correct
polarity (+ or -)
Press the hook and
lift the cover
Setting Up the TV | Connecting the TV
6
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.
b
Rear of the TV
Screw for fixing the TV onto the
wall-hanging bracket (not supplied)
Depth of
screw
(View from the side)
a
■ Holes for wall-hanging bracket installation
a: 200 mm
b: 100 mm
■ Screw specification
Type: M6
Depth of screw:
Minimum: 11 mm
Maximum: 15 mm
Warning
●
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.
●
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.
●
To prevent fall and injury, remove the TV from its fixed
wall position when it is no longer in use.
Connecting the TV
●
Please ensure the TV is disconnected from the mains
socket / power point before attaching or disconnecting
any RF / AV leads.
●
External equipment and cables are for illustrative
purposes only and not supplied with this TV.
●
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.
●
Also read the manual of the equipment being
connected.
Terminals
Rear of the TV
2
1
4
3
5
1 HDMI 1 - 2
2 AV IN
3 Aerial terminal
4 DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
5 USB port
Connections
Aerial and mains lead
RF cable
Mains lead
(supplied)
Aerial
Connecting the TV
7
Insert the mains plug firmly into place.
●
When disconnecting the
mains lead, be absolutely
sure to disconnect the mains
plug at the socket outlet first.
●
To minimise DTV impulse noise pickup, please ensure
there is separation between mains lead and RF cable.
●
Do not place the RF cable under the TV.
●
An aerial, correct cable (75 coaxial) and correct
terminating plug are required to obtain optimum quality
picture and sound.
●
If a communal aerial system is used, you may require
the correct connection cable and plug between the wall
aerial socket and the TV.
●
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.
●
Any matters regarding aerial installation, upgrading
of existing systems or accessories required, and
the costs incurred, are the responsibility of you, the
customer.
●
If the aerial is placed in the wrong location, interference
might happen.
DTV Recorder / PVR / VCR
ANT
TV
DTV Recorder / PVR / VCR
Out
In
“F” type Antenna Splitter
Antenna Socket
Wall Plate
RG6Q Fly Lead
RG6Q Fly Lead
RG6Q Fly Lead
●
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.
Set top box
TV
Set top box
HDMI cable
Satellite dish
AV / Game equipment
■ Using HDMI terminal
TV
HDMI cable
Equipment
●
You can also make similar connection via HDMI 2.
■ Using COMPONENT terminals
Equipment
Audio cable
Component
video cable
TV
■ Using COMPOSITE terminals
Equipment
Audio cable
Video cable
TV
Speaker system
HDMI cable
Amplifier with
speaker system
TV
●
Use HDMI 2 for connecting an amplifier that has ARC
(Audio Return Channel) function.
For an amplifier without ARC function, use DIGITAL
AUDIO OUT.
●
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 | Operating the TV
8
Initial Setup
When you first turn on the TV, a series of steps will pop-
up to guide you to setup your TV.
●
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.
AC 220 - 240 V,
50/60 Hz
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.
New South Wales/Australian Capital Territory
Victoria
Queensland
South Australia
Western Australia
Northern Territory
Tasmania
Select State/Territory
OK
Access
Select
3 Scanning starts.
[Automatic Channel Search]
[Auto Tuning]
Example:
Automatic Channel Search
Status: Scanning...
Analogue : 0
Digital : 1
EXIT
RETURN
Scan
5%
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This function searches and stores TV channels.
●
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
OK
Confirm
Change
●
[Shop] is for shop display.
●
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
●
If tuning has failed, check the connection of the RF
cable, then follow the on-screen instructions.
Operating the TV
Using the remote control
MENU
MEDIA
PLAYER
TEXT
STTL/AD
GUIDE
CH
EXIT
POWER
INFO
RETURN
OPTION
INPUT
RGY B
ASPECT
MUTE
STILL
LAST VIEW
VOL
OK
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14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
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2
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
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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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