TH-40D400A
Operating Instructions
LED TV
Model No.
Australia
New Zealand
TH-40D400A TH-40D400Z
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
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TQB4GC1638
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consumer to (i) encode video in compliance with the
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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
This mark indicates the product operates under AC
voltage.
Even if no special notation has been made of company
or product trademarks, these trademarks have been fully
respected.
2
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 mains socket.
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To turn Off the apparatus completely, you must pull the
mains plug out of the mains socket.
Consequently, the mains plug should be easily
accessible at all times.
●
Disconnect the mains plug when cleaning the TV.
●
Do not touch the mains plug with wet hands.
●
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
mains socket.
• Do not twist the lead, bend it excessively or stretch it.
• Do not use a damaged mains plug or mains socket.
• 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 and risk of electric
shock when they are removed.
●
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 wallhanging brackets.
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Do not apply strong force or impact to the display
panel.
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Ensure that children do not climb on the TV.
●
Do not place the TV on sloped
or unstable surfaces, and
ensure that the TV does not
hang over the edge of the base.
Warning
Never place a TV in an unstable location. A TV
may fall, causing serious personal injury or death.
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 placing 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.
If your existing TV is being retained and relocated,
the same considerations as above should be applied.
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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
■ Suffocation / Choking Hazard
Warning
●
The packaging of this product may cause suffocation,
and some of the parts are small and may present a
choking hazard to young children. Keep these parts
out of reach of young children.
■ Pedestal
Warning
●
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.
●
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
3
■ Ventilation
Caution
Allow sufficient space (at least 10 cm) around the TV in
order to help prevent excessive heat, which could lead
to early failure of some electronic components.
10
10
●
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
Safety Precautions | Setting Up the TV
blocked and there is sufficient space to enable
adequate ventilation.
10
10
■ Moving the TV
Caution
Before moving the TV, disconnect all cables.
●
At least two people are required to move the TV.
■ 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 mains socket.
●
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.
●
Remove the battery from the unit when not using for
a prolonged period of time to prevent battery leakage,
corrosion and explosion.
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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N2QAYB000976
(p. 10)
Batteries (R6) × 2
(p. 5)
Mains Lead
(p. 6)
Pedestal
(p. 4 - 5)
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Assembly screws
(M5 × 15 mm) × 4
(M4 × 12 mm) × 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)
Attaching the pedestal
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Base
1
4
Inserting remote’s batteries
Press the hook and
lift the cover
Note the correct
polarity (+ or -)
2
Wall mounting the TV (optional)
Choosing to wall mount the TV shall be done at the
3
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
a
b
(View from the side)
Depth of
screw
Setting Up the TV
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.
Optional position for installation
Screw
Band
Wood screw
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 Lay the TV on a foam mat or thick soft cloth on a
table.
2 Remove the assembly screws from the TV.
3 Pull out the pedestal from the TV.
4 Remove the assembly screws from the bracket.
Screw for fixing the TV onto the
wall-hanging bracket (not supplied)
■ Holes for wall-hanging bracket installation
a: 200 mm
b: 200 mm
■ Screw specification
Type: M6
Depth of screw:
Minimum: 9 mm
Maximum: 10 mm
Warning
●
When optional accessories such as wall brackets etc.
are used, always read and follow the manufacturer
installation and usage instructions.
●
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.
5
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.
●
When using an HDMI cable, use the fully wired one.
●
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.
Connecting the TV
Terminals
Rear of the TV
1
2
HDMI 1 - 2
1
2 AV IN
3 Aerial terminal
4 DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
5 USB port
4
3
Connections
Aerial and mains lead
Aerial
RF cable
Mains lead
(supplied)
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, corraect cable (75 coaxial) and correct
terminating plug are required to obtain optimum quality
picture and sound.
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5
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.
6
DTV Recorder / PVR / VCR
TV
■ Using COMPOSITE terminals
TV
Equipment
RG6Q Fly Lead
RG6Q Fly Lead
ANT
DTV Recorder / PVR / VCR
●
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
In
Antenna Socket
Wall Plate
Set top box
Satellite dish
TV
HDMI cable
Set top box
AV / Game equipment
■ Using HDMI terminal
TV
HDMI cable
●
You can also make similar connection via HDMI 2.
Equipment
■ Using COMPONENT terminals
TV
Equipment
Video cable
Audio cable
Speaker system
Amplifier with
speaker system
TV
HDMI cable
●
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.
Connecting the TV
Component
video cable
Audio cable
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Using the Menu
S
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Change
RETURN
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Main
Menu
Picture
Sound
Timer
Setup
Mode
Bass
Menu
Treb
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S
eferred Audio
1
S
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Music
Off
Off
Functions
1 Display the menu.
MENU
Example:
Menu Item Setting
Sound Menu
Sound
Main Menu
Mode
Picture
Bass
Treble
Sound
Balan
Balance
Surround
Timer
Auto Gain Control
Auto Gain Control
Volume Correction
Volume Correctio
Setup
Speaker Distance to Wall
peaker Distance to Wall
Preferred Audio 1
Pr
SPDIF Selection
PDIF Selectio
Select
elec
Change
Using the Menu Functions
2 Select the menu.
3 Select the item.
4 Change the setting.
Example:
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Change the setting option
Surround
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Adjust the intensity bar
Bass
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Access the submenu
Child Lock Access
Note
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Only available items can be selected.
8
RETURN
Operation guide
Select
OK
Access
Select
OK
Change / Adjust / Access / Reset
Off
On
Picture
[Viewing Mode]
Sets the picture mode for each input. [Dynamic] /
[Normal] / [Cinema] / [True Cinema]
[Dynamic]: Improves contrast and sharpness for
viewing in a bright room.
[Normal]: For viewing in a normal lighting condition.
[Cinema]: Improves the performance of contrast,
black and colour reproduction for watching movies in a
darkened room.
[True Cinema]: Reproduces the original image quality
precisely without any revision.
Music
Off
Off
Over 30cm
English
PCM
PCM
Page up
Page u
Page down
Page dow
Select
OK
Access
OK
Adjust
OK
Access
In each [Viewing Mode], the settings for [Backlight],
[Contrast], [Brightness], [Colour], [Sharpness], [Tint],
[Colour Balance], [Eco Mode], [P-NR] and [3D-COMB]
can be adjusted and stored for each input.
[Backlight], [Contrast], [Brightness],
[Colour], [Sharpness]
Increases or decreases the levels of these options
according to your personal preference.
[Tint]
Adjusts the picture hue to suit your taste.
●
For NTSC signal reception.
[Colour Balance]
Selects the colour temperature of the picture.
[Cool] / [Normal] / [Warm]
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Not available when [Viewing Mode] is set to [True
Cinema].
[Channel Colour Set]
Adjusts the suitable colour density from 3 levels for each
channel.
●
Select the channel to adjust and set this function.
[Eco Mode]
Automatically adjusts picture settings depending on
ambient lighting conditions. [Off] / [On]
[P-NR]
Picture noise reduction function which reduces
unwanted picture noise and flicker noise in the
contoured parts of a picture. [Off] / [Min] / [Mid] / [Max]
[3D-COMB]
Makes still or slow moving pictures more vivid.
[Off] / [On]
●
Set to [On] to improve the colours if patterning is seen
while watching still or slow moving pictures.
●
For PAL / NTSC signal reception in TV mode or from
composite input.
[Colour Matrix]
Adjusts suitable colour parameters for [SD] (standard
definition) or [HD] (high definition).
[SD]: Input signal is a normal TV system.
[HD]: Input signal is a high definition system.
●
Available only with 480p or 576p input on video signals
in a natural colour from digital equipment connected to
COMPONENT or HDMI terminal.
[Colour System]
Selects optional colour system based on video signals
in AV mode. [Auto] / [PAL] / [SECAM] / [M.NTSC] /
[NTSC]
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