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...) 39" Class 1080p LED LCD TV (38.5 inches measured diagonally) Model No. Please read these instructions before operating your set and retain them for illustrative purposes only. The images shown in this Panasonic product. customers only) TC-32A400U TC-39A400U Thank you for purchasing this manual are for future reference. TC-32A400U TC-39A400U For assistance (U.S.A./Puerto Rico...
...) 39" Class 1080p LED LCD TV (38.5 inches measured diagonally) Model No. Please read these instructions before operating your set and retain them for illustrative purposes only. The images shown in this Panasonic product. customers only) TC-32A400U TC-39A400U Thank you for purchasing this manual are for future reference. TC-32A400U TC-39A400U For assistance (U.S.A./Puerto Rico...
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and Puerto Rico 31 2 English The illustrations for U.S.A. Contents Safety Precautions 4 Setting Up the TV 8 Connecting the TV 10 First Time Setup 12 Operating the TV 13 Watching External Inputs 15 Favorite Channels 15 Using Media Player 16 Using the Menu Functions ...18 Auto Program 22 Manual Program 22 Input Labels 23 Ratings List for Parental Control 23 Additional Information 25 Maintenance 27 Troubleshooting 27 Specifications 29 Limited Warranty (for TC-32A400U...
and Puerto Rico 31 2 English The illustrations for U.S.A. Contents Safety Precautions 4 Setting Up the TV 8 Connecting the TV 10 First Time Setup 12 Operating the TV 13 Watching External Inputs 15 Favorite Channels 15 Using Media Player 16 Using the Menu Functions ...18 Auto Program 22 Manual Program 22 Input Labels 23 Ratings List for Parental Control 23 Additional Information 25 Maintenance 27 Troubleshooting 27 Specifications 29 Limited Warranty (for TC-32A400U...
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...40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be blocked by placing the TV on the TV. 18) If an outside antenna is connected to the television equipment, be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase unless... manufacturer, or sold with the appliance. The openings should never be connected to the grounding system of the polarized or grounding-type plug. This TV should be blocked or covered. When a cart is grounded so as practical. In the U.S. These openings must not be at plugs, convenience ...
...40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be blocked by placing the TV on the TV. 18) If an outside antenna is connected to the television equipment, be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase unless... manufacturer, or sold with the appliance. The openings should never be connected to the grounding system of the polarized or grounding-type plug. This TV should be blocked or covered. When a cart is grounded so as practical. In the U.S. These openings must not be at plugs, convenience ...
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... outside antenna system, extreme care should be sure the service technician uses replacement parts specified by following conditions: a. If the TV does not operate normally by the manufacturer that have the same characteristics as contact with the automatic control devices and cause accidents... STAND MAY RESULT IN INSTABILITY POSSIBLY CAUSING INJURY. 31) CAUTION: DANGER OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS INCORRECTLY REPLACED. If the TV has been exposed to qualified service personnel under the following the operating instructions. When installing an outside antenna system should not be...
... outside antenna system, extreme care should be sure the service technician uses replacement parts specified by following conditions: a. If the TV does not operate normally by the manufacturer that have the same characteristics as contact with the automatic control devices and cause accidents... STAND MAY RESULT IN INSTABILITY POSSIBLY CAUSING INJURY. 31) CAUTION: DANGER OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS INCORRECTLY REPLACED. If the TV has been exposed to qualified service personnel under the following the operating instructions. When installing an outside antenna system should not be...
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...15 of the FCC Rules and all applicable IC RSS standards. However, there is encouraged to try to correct the interference by Panasonic Corp. The Consumer Electronics Association (CEA), of the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase... carts, etc., may fall over , pulled or grabbed. new and old- Operation is connected. • Consult the Panasonic Service Center or an experienced radio/TV technician for proper use only shielded interface cables when connecting to making home entertainment safe and enjoyable. • As you ...
...15 of the FCC Rules and all applicable IC RSS standards. However, there is encouraged to try to correct the interference by Panasonic Corp. The Consumer Electronics Association (CEA), of the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase... carts, etc., may fall over , pulled or grabbed. new and old- Operation is connected. • Consult the Panasonic Service Center or an experienced radio/TV technician for proper use only shielded interface cables when connecting to making home entertainment safe and enjoyable. • As you ...
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... over and become damaged, and personal injury may result. Do not mix different battery types (such as alkaline and manganese batteries). - Contact your TV Remote Control ● N2Q AYB000820 Batteries (2) ●AA Battery ●Installation (p. 8) Power cord ...and new batteries. - Attaching the pedestal to the remote control. - During set-up, make sure that provided with your nearest Panasonic Dealer immediately. When removing the pedestal, do not remove the pedestal by any pedestal other than that all the following items have...
... over and become damaged, and personal injury may result. Do not mix different battery types (such as alkaline and manganese batteries). - Contact your TV Remote Control ● N2Q AYB000820 Batteries (2) ●AA Battery ●Installation (p. 8) Power cord ...and new batteries. - Attaching the pedestal to the remote control. - During set-up, make sure that provided with your nearest Panasonic Dealer immediately. When removing the pedestal, do not remove the pedestal by any pedestal other than that all the following items have...
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Setting Up the TV 1 Assemble the pedestal • 32" class • 39" class 1 • 39" class 2 1 2 Attach the TV to the pedestal • 32" class 2 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 (32" class only). 2 Remove the assembly screws from the TV. 3 Pull out the pedestal from the TV. 4 Remove the assembly screws from the bracket. 1 English 9
Setting Up the TV 1 Assemble the pedestal • 32" class • 39" class 1 • 39" class 2 1 2 Attach the TV to the pedestal • 32" class 2 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 (32" class only). 2 Remove the assembly screws from the TV. 3 Pull out the pedestal from the TV. 4 Remove the assembly screws from the bracket. 1 English 9
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... cord is no longer in the wall before hanging bracket. ●To prevent fall , resulting in injury and product damage. ●Panasonic disclaims liability for use . ●Incorrect wall-hanging bracket or incorrect fitting may warp or damage plastic cabinet parts. ●Take care...or halogen lights) that there are no electrical cables or pipes in use with this unit only. 10 English Setting Up the TV | Connecting the TV Wall mounting the TV (optional) Please contact a professional installer to the wall-hanging bracket installation manual. Rear of screw Minimum Maximum 0.36" (9...
... cord is no longer in the wall before hanging bracket. ●To prevent fall , resulting in injury and product damage. ●Panasonic disclaims liability for use . ●Incorrect wall-hanging bracket or incorrect fitting may warp or damage plastic cabinet parts. ●Take care...or halogen lights) that there are no electrical cables or pipes in use with this unit only. 10 English Setting Up the TV | Connecting the TV Wall mounting the TV (optional) Please contact a professional installer to the wall-hanging bracket installation manual. Rear of screw Minimum Maximum 0.36" (9...
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...with the use DIGITAL AUDIO OUT. ●To enjoy the sound from the wall outlet first. ●For additional assistance, visit us at: www.panasonic.com/support ●If the antenna is placed in the wrong location, interference might happen. ●If you are using a Cable box, external...For the connections, read the manuals of an HDMI or Component Video cable (p. 11). English 11 Cable ●You need to subscribe to a cable TV service to enjoy viewing their programming. ●You may need to subscribe to a high-definition (HD) cable service to the amplifier. The connection for...
...with the use DIGITAL AUDIO OUT. ●To enjoy the sound from the wall outlet first. ●For additional assistance, visit us at: www.panasonic.com/support ●If the antenna is placed in the wrong location, interference might happen. ●If you are using a Cable box, external...For the connections, read the manuals of an HDMI or Component Video cable (p. 11). English 11 Cable ●You need to subscribe to a cable TV service to enjoy viewing their programming. ●You may need to subscribe to a high-definition (HD) cable service to the amplifier. The connection for...
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...] screen again as shown above and select [Home use ] Set viewing mode Please select your viewing environment. ANTENNA/Cable setup How does the TV receive its programming content? Cable service (No Box) Over-the-Air Antenna ANTENNA/ Cable In Please select your viewing environment. AV IN ANTENNA.../Cable in HDMI COMPONENT IN ANTENNA/ Cable In VIDEO IN If you use a Cable, Satellite or Fiber Optic box with this TV in the [Setup] menu (p. 21). If you perform [Reset to defaults] in your home. OK Select OK ●[Store demonstration] is being...
...] screen again as shown above and select [Home use ] Set viewing mode Please select your viewing environment. ANTENNA/Cable setup How does the TV receive its programming content? Cable service (No Box) Over-the-Air Antenna ANTENNA/ Cable In Please select your viewing environment. AV IN ANTENNA.../Cable in HDMI COMPONENT IN ANTENNA/ Cable In VIDEO IN If you use a Cable, Satellite or Fiber Optic box with this TV in the [Setup] menu (p. 21). If you perform [Reset to defaults] in your home. OK Select OK ●[Store demonstration] is being...
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... Power LED ●On: Red Off: No light ●The TV consumes a small amount of digital channels 0 This may take some time to complete. Press OK to exit. Note ●If you next turn on your Panasonic VIERA TV. Yes No Auto scan may take 20 minutes or more to defaults...] in the menu system. 4 Power button ●Switches TV On or Off (Standby). ●To completely turn off the TV by selecting [Reset to complete. First Time Setup ...
... Power LED ●On: Red Off: No light ●The TV consumes a small amount of digital channels 0 This may take some time to complete. Press OK to exit. Note ●If you next turn on your Panasonic VIERA TV. Yes No Auto scan may take 20 minutes or more to defaults...] in the menu system. 4 Power button ●Switches TV On or Off (Standby). ●To completely turn off the TV by selecting [Reset to complete. First Time Setup ...
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...with their box. ●Closed Caption settings are memorized in [Closed caption] of [Setup] menu (p. 21). 14 Selects the Audio mode for watching TV ●Digital mode: Selects next Audio track (if available) when receiving a digital channel. ●Analog mode: Selects the desired Audio mode [Stereo .../ SAP / Mono] ●Not available when watching TV with a Cable or Satellite box connected via HDMI. ●To set desired Audio for all channels "[Audio language]" (p. 20). 15 Input mode ...
...with their box. ●Closed Caption settings are memorized in [Closed caption] of [Setup] menu (p. 21). 14 Selects the Audio mode for watching TV ●Digital mode: Selects next Audio track (if available) when receiving a digital channel. ●Analog mode: Selects the desired Audio mode [Stereo .../ SAP / Mono] ●Not available when watching TV with a Cable or Satellite box connected via HDMI. ●To set desired Audio for all channels "[Audio language]" (p. 20). 15 Input mode ...
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... set up to 10 channels as Favorite. ●You cannot save the new channel in a used slot. Operating the TV | Watching External Inputs | Favorite Channels About operation guide When operating the TV with the remote control, follow the operation guide available at the bottom of the screen to perform the operation you...
... set up to 10 channels as Favorite. ●You cannot save the new channel in a used slot. Operating the TV | Watching External Inputs | Favorite Channels About operation guide When operating the TV with the remote control, follow the operation guide available at the bottom of the screen to perform the operation you...
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... during INFO [Single view] and [Slideshow] [Single view] Enters single view mode to use theatre speakers. ●The picture may not appear correctly on this TV depending on the digital cameras used. ●Display may take some time when there are in the thumbnail view of all photos in Photo mode... Flash Memory. [Media select] Switching between modes When you are many files and folders in the USB Flash Memory. Inserting / Removing the USB Flash Memory TV ●Insert or remove straight and completely.
... during INFO [Single view] and [Slideshow] [Single view] Enters single view mode to use theatre speakers. ●The picture may not appear correctly on this TV depending on the digital cameras used. ●Display may take some time when there are in the thumbnail view of all photos in Photo mode... Flash Memory. [Media select] Switching between modes When you are many files and folders in the USB Flash Memory. Inserting / Removing the USB Flash Memory TV ●Insert or remove straight and completely.
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... slideshow [None / Dissolve / Wipe = / Wipe + / Wipe ± / Wipe ≠ / Box in / Box out / Random] ■ [Photo size] Photo size for picture and audio using the TV menu functions. Note ●Some items are grayed out to indicate that these items are enjoying. Using Media Player [View select] Toggles between thumbnail view...
... slideshow [None / Dissolve / Wipe = / Wipe + / Wipe ± / Wipe ≠ / Box in / Box out / Random] ■ [Photo size] Photo size for picture and audio using the TV menu functions. Note ●Some items are grayed out to indicate that these items are enjoying. Using Media Player [View select] Toggles between thumbnail view...
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picture Video NR Advanced picture On Weak Access Lock TV Setup Note Some menus/items are viewing photos, etc. picture] Controls dark areas without affecting the black level or brightness in the picture. [Off / On] - ... grayed out if the input signal is displayed in a well-lit room. [Standard]: Recommended for external input signals. [Dark / Light] 18 English Available during Analog TV and composite video input only. ■ [Color matrix] Selects image resolution of Cool (blue), Normal, or Warm (red) color. [Cool / Normal / Warm] [A.I . Picture [Reset to...
picture Video NR Advanced picture On Weak Access Lock TV Setup Note Some menus/items are viewing photos, etc. picture] Controls dark areas without affecting the black level or brightness in the picture. [Off / On] - ... grayed out if the input signal is displayed in a well-lit room. [Standard]: Recommended for external input signals. [Dark / Light] 18 English Available during Analog TV and composite video input only. ■ [Color matrix] Selects image resolution of Cool (blue), Normal, or Warm (red) color. [Cool / Normal / Warm] [A.I . Picture [Reset to...
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...] Sets your favorite sound quality ●Available when [Sound mode] is not carried via the HDMI-DVI adaptor cable connection. English 19 For Digital TV only and except for [Game] in [Picture mode]. ■ [3:2 pulldown] Adjusts the picture recorded in 24 fps for optimum quality. [Off ...then press OK. [Balance] Adjusts the left / right speaker volume. [Surround] Enhances audio left / right response when listening to stereo. [Off / On] [TV speakers] Lets you set to [Off], [Surround], [Bass], [Treble] and [Balance] are not available. [Digital audio out] Selects the initial setting for ...
...] Sets your favorite sound quality ●Available when [Sound mode] is not carried via the HDMI-DVI adaptor cable connection. English 19 For Digital TV only and except for [Game] in [Picture mode]. ■ [3:2 pulldown] Adjusts the picture recorded in 24 fps for optimum quality. [Off ...then press OK. [Balance] Adjusts the left / right speaker volume. [Surround] Enhances audio left / right response when listening to stereo. [Off / On] [TV speakers] Lets you set to [Off], [Surround], [Bass], [Treble] and [Balance] are not available. [Digital audio out] Selects the initial setting for ...
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...the narration soundtrack when available on the remote control (p. 14) is temporary (channel changes according to enter your password each rating level (U.S.TV Ratings, U.S. movie ratings. [Canadian English ratings]: Canadian English ratings. [Canadian French ratings]: Canadian French ratings. • For more restrictive...Preferred audio type] Narration settings for the first time. Using the Menu Functions Lock You will also be blocked. Movie ratings]: U.S. TV program ratings. [U.S. If you have forgotten your password, consult your local dealer. ●When you select a locked channel, a ...
...the narration soundtrack when available on the remote control (p. 14) is temporary (channel changes according to enter your password each rating level (U.S.TV Ratings, U.S. movie ratings. [Canadian English ratings]: Canadian English ratings. [Canadian French ratings]: Canadian French ratings. • For more restrictive...Preferred audio type] Narration settings for the first time. Using the Menu Functions Lock You will also be blocked. Movie ratings]: U.S. TV program ratings. [U.S. If you have forgotten your password, consult your local dealer. ●When you select a locked channel, a ...
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...turned on and the Play mode is selected. ■ [Power off link] Sets how an HDMI connected equipment responds when you next power on the TV (p. 12). Using the Menu Functions Setup [Language] Changes language for on-screen displays. [English / Español / Français] [...mode. • The TV remains on / Power TV off] - The on-screen display will pop-up 3, 2, and 1 (minutes) to indicate the last three (3) remaining minutes prior to defaults] Performing reset will clear all HDMI connected equipment is also automatically turned off. • A Panasonic DVD Recorder will launch...
...turned on and the Play mode is selected. ■ [Power off link] Sets how an HDMI connected equipment responds when you next power on the TV (p. 12). Using the Menu Functions Setup [Language] Changes language for on-screen displays. [English / Español / Français] [...mode. • The TV remains on / Power TV off] - The on-screen display will pop-up 3, 2, and 1 (minutes) to indicate the last three (3) remaining minutes prior to defaults] Performing reset will clear all HDMI connected equipment is also automatically turned off. • A Panasonic DVD Recorder will launch...
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...signal] to the input you want to navigate the menu (p. 18) 1 Display the menu MENU 2 Select [TV], then select [Manual program] Main Menu Picture Sound Lock TV ANTENNA/Cable signal Auto program Manual program MTS Audio language Preferred audio type Setup Antenna Access Stereo English Main audio ...the channel list ■ To change channel list pages Previous page CH Next page 22 English Note ●This functions is only available in TV mode. ●How to edit. Before performing this function, be sure to tune. Auto Program | Manual Program Auto Program This function ...
...signal] to the input you want to navigate the menu (p. 18) 1 Display the menu MENU 2 Select [TV], then select [Manual program] Main Menu Picture Sound Lock TV ANTENNA/Cable signal Auto program Manual program MTS Audio language Preferred audio type Setup Antenna Access Stereo English Main audio ...the channel list ■ To change channel list pages Previous page CH Next page 22 English Note ●This functions is only available in TV mode. ●How to edit. Before performing this function, be sure to tune. Auto Program | Manual Program Auto Program This function ...