Panasonic Viera TX-32CR410 Operating Instructions Manual

Model No.

TX-32CR410

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

DBX

TQB4GC1425

Operating Instructions

LCD Television

2

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

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

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.

DVB and the DVB logos are trademarks of the DVB
Project.

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.

Class II
This product is designed for household watching TV
programmes.

Notice for DVB functions

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This TV is designed to meet the standards (as of
August, 2013) of DVB-T / T2 (MPEG2 and MPEG4­AVC(H.264)) digital terrestrial services and DVB-C
(MPEG2 and MPEG4-AVC(H.264)) digital cable
services.
Consult your local dealer for availability of DVB-T / T2
services in your area.
Consult your cable service provider for availability of
DVB-C services with this TV.

●

This TV may not work correctly with the signal which
does not meet the standards of DVB-T / T2 or DVB-C.

●

Not all the features are available depending on the
country, area, broadcaster and service provider.

●

Not all CI modules work properly with this TV. Consult
your service provider about the available CI module.

●

This TV may not work correctly with CI module that is
not approved by the service provider.

●

Additional fees may be charged depending on the
service provider.

●

The compatibility with future services is not
guaranteed.

●

Check the latest information on the available services
at the following website. (English only)

http://panasonic.net/viera/support

Contents

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

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

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

Initial Setup ············································7

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

Using TV Guide····································· 10

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

Using Media Player ······························· 10

Using Common Interface ······················· 12

Using the Menu Functions ····················· 12

Additional Information ··························· 19

Troubleshooting ··································· 21

Specifications······································· 22

Maintenance ········································· 23

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.

●

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

●

Insert the mains plug fully into the socket outlet.

●

Ensure that the mains plug is easily accessible.

●

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
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.

●

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.

●

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.

●

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

●

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

●

This TV is designed for table-top use.

●

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

●

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.

●

Ensure that children do not climb onto the pedestal.

●

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

●

Install or remove the TV by the specified procedure.

■ 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

●

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

Safety Precautions | Setting Up the TV

4

●

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.

■ 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.

■ Excessive volume

Caution

●

Do not expose your ears to
excessive volume from the
headphones. Irreversible
damage can be caused.

●

If you hear a drumming noise in your ears, turn down
the volume or temporarily stop using the headphones.

■ Battery for the Remote Control

Caution

●

Incorrect installation may cause battery leakage,
corrosion and explosion.

●

Replace only with the same or equivalent type.

●

Do not mix old and new batteries.

●

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.

●

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

●

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

Remote Control

●

N2QAYB000816
or
N2QAYB000975

(p. 8)

Batteries (R6) × 2

(p. 5)

Mains Lead

(p. 6)

Pedestal

(p. 5)

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Assembly screws

× 3

(M4 × 15 mm) × 4

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Bracket

●

Base

Setting Up the TV

5

Attaching the pedestal

1

3

2

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.

Inserting remote’s batteries

Note the correct
polarity (+ or -)

Press the hook and
lift the cover

Wall mounting the TV (optional)

Please contact your local Panasonic dealer to purchase
the recommended wall-hanging bracket.

b

Rear of the TV

Screw for fixing the
TV onto the wall­hanging bracket
(not supplied)

Depth of
screw

(View from the side)

a

■ Holes for wall-hanging bracket installation

a: 200 mm
b: 200 mm

■ Screw specification

Type: M4
Depth of screw:

Minimum: 9 mm
Maximum: 14 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.

Connecting the TV

6

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 illustratives
purposes only and not supplied with this TV.

●

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

●

When using a SCART or 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.

Terminals

Rear of the TV

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

1 DIGITAL AUDIO
2 HDMI 1 - 2
3 AV1 (SCART)
4 AV2 (COMPONENT / VIDEO)
5 Terrestrial / cable terminal
6 Headphone jack
7 USB port
8 CI slot

Connections

Aerial and mains lead

RF cable

Cable

Mains lead
(supplied)

Terrestrial

aerial

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.

●

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

DVD Recorder / VCR

DVD Recorder /

VCR

TV

SCART cable

RF cable

RF cable

Cable

Connecting the TV | Initial Setup

7

DVD Recorder / VCR and Set top box

TV

Set top box

DVD Recorder /

VCR

Cable

HDMI

cable

RF

cable

RF

cable

SCART

cable

SCART cable

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

Headphones

(M3 stereo mini plug)

TV

Speaker system

HDMI cable

Amplifier with

speaker system

TV

●

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

●

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.

●

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

2 Select your language.

Language

English Русском Română Türkçe

OK

Store

Select

3 Select the signal mode to tune.

Automatic Channel Search

Antenna

Cable

●

[Antenna] : DVB-T and Analogue scan.

●

[Cable] : DVB-C and Analogue scan.

OK

Access

Select

Initial Setup | Operating the TV

8

4 Scanning starts.

Example:

Automatic Channel Search

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

EXIT

RETURN

Scan

5%

●

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.

5 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 GUIDE

EXIT

BACK/

RETURN

OPTION

INPUT

MUTE

STILL

LAST VIEW

OK

ASPECT

1

13

14
15

16

17

18

19

20

21

3

2

4
5

6

7

8

9

10

11

12

1 Switches the TV On / Standby
2 MEDIA PLAYER (p. 10)
3 Displays [Main Menu] (p. 12)
4 Switches to Teletext mode
5 Displays Information banner
6 OK

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Confirms selections.

●

Press after selecting channel positions to quickly
change channel.

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Displays the [Channel List].

7 Displays [Option Menu]

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Shortcut to subtitle language / Teletext / sound
settings.

●

Follow the operation guide to select / change the
settings.

8 Coloured buttons (red-green-yellow-blue)

●

Performs multiple operations which correspond to
the operation guide displayed on the menu screen.

9 Volume Up / Down
10 Sound Mute On / Off
11 Numeric buttons

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Changes channel and teletext pages.

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Sets characters (p. 18).

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When in Standby mode, switches TV On.

12 Freezes / unfreezes picture