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... manual are for purchasing this Panasonic product. TC-32A400U TC-39A400U For assistance (U.S.A./Puerto Rico), please visit: www.panasonic.com/support Register online at www.panasonic.com/register (U.S. F1013-1231 English Español TQB2AC0124 customers only) TC-32A400U TC-39A400U Thank you for illustrative purposes only. Owner's Manual 32" Class 720p LED LCD TV (31.5 inches measured diagonally) 39...
... manual are for purchasing this Panasonic product. TC-32A400U TC-39A400U For assistance (U.S.A./Puerto Rico), please visit: www.panasonic.com/support Register online at www.panasonic.com/register (U.S. F1013-1231 English Español TQB2AC0124 customers only) TC-32A400U TC-39A400U Thank you for illustrative purposes only. Owner's Manual 32" Class 720p LED LCD TV (31.5 inches measured diagonally) 39...
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... different between models and countries. and Puerto Rico 30 Customer Services Directory (for TC-32A400U is used in this manual unless otherwise mentioned. 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...
... different between models and countries. and Puerto Rico 30 Customer Services Directory (for TC-32A400U is used in this manual unless otherwise mentioned. 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...
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...inside the product are provided for long periods of any kind into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to persons. Important Safety Instructions (TV set) 1) Read these instructions. 2) Keep these instructions. 3) Heed all warnings. 4) Follow all instructions. 5) Do not use this apparatus...attachments / accessories specified by the manufacturer. 12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket or table specified by placing the TV on the marking label. The exclamation point within a triangle is required when the apparatus has been damaged in a fire or electric shock...
...inside the product are provided for long periods of any kind into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to persons. Important Safety Instructions (TV set) 1) Read these instructions. 2) Keep these instructions. 3) Heed all warnings. 4) Follow all instructions. 5) Do not use this apparatus...attachments / accessories specified by the manufacturer. 12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket or table specified by placing the TV on the marking label. The exclamation point within a triangle is required when the apparatus has been damaged in a fire or electric shock...
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...the power cord should also be unplugged from AC outlet in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the TV to normal operation. b. d. Adjust only those controls that are required, be located in fire, electric shock, or other electric light, ... or other controls may interfere with the medical devices and cause accidents due to the malfunction. 26) WARNING: Do not use this TV near any medical institutions or locations with medical devices. c. f. DISCARD UNNEEDED SMALL PARTS AND OTHER OBJECTS, INCLUDING PACKAGING MATERIALS AND PLASTIC...
...the power cord should also be unplugged from AC outlet in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the TV to normal operation. b. d. Adjust only those controls that are required, be located in fire, electric shock, or other electric light, ... or other controls may interfere with the medical devices and cause accidents due to the malfunction. 26) WARNING: Do not use this TV near any medical institutions or locations with medical devices. c. f. DISCARD UNNEEDED SMALL PARTS AND OTHER OBJECTS, INCLUDING PACKAGING MATERIALS AND PLASTIC...
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...and used as steps, such as UL, CSA, ETL). • ALWAYS follow all televisions - Televisions that all instructions supplied by Panasonic Corp. WALL OR CEILING MOUNT YOUR TELEVISION • ALWAYS contact your retailer about your ability to safely mount your television. •...easily be pushed, pulled over , resulting in a particular installation. However, there is connected. • Consult the Panasonic Service Center or an experienced radio/TV technician for an Other Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the consumer electronics industry are not always ...
...and used as steps, such as UL, CSA, ETL). • ALWAYS follow all televisions - Televisions that all instructions supplied by Panasonic Corp. WALL OR CEILING MOUNT YOUR TELEVISION • ALWAYS contact your retailer about your ability to safely mount your television. •...easily be pushed, pulled over , resulting in a particular installation. However, there is connected. • Consult the Panasonic Service Center or an experienced radio/TV technician for an Other Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the consumer electronics industry are not always ...
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... injury may result. When removing the pedestal, do not remove the pedestal by any pedestal other than that provided with your nearest Panasonic Dealer immediately. Do not use the pedestal when it is not taken to ensure screws are securely tightened. ●If sufficient care... is physically damaged, personal injury may result. Setting Up the TV Setting Up the TV Supplied accessories Check that all screws are properly tightened during assembly, the pedestal will not be strong enough to the remote control...
... injury may result. When removing the pedestal, do not remove the pedestal by any pedestal other than that provided with your nearest Panasonic Dealer immediately. Do not use the pedestal when it is not taken to ensure screws are securely tightened. ●If sufficient care... is physically damaged, personal injury may result. Setting Up the TV Setting Up the TV Supplied accessories Check that all screws are properly tightened during assembly, the pedestal will not be strong enough to the remote control...
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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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...ANTENNA/CABLE IN 4 DIGITAL AUDIO OUT 5 USB port Connections Antenna or cable and power cord connection Power cord (supplied) VHF/UHF Antenna Cable TV or Insert the power cord plug (included) firmly into place. Always ensure that typically give off high heat. Doing so may cause equipment to... fall, resulting in injury and product damage. ●Panasonic disclaims liability for any damage or injury arising from its fixed wall position when it is for wall-hanging bracket installation a: 7.9" (200 mm...
...ANTENNA/CABLE IN 4 DIGITAL AUDIO OUT 5 USB port Connections Antenna or cable and power cord connection Power cord (supplied) VHF/UHF Antenna Cable TV or Insert the power cord plug (included) firmly into place. Always ensure that typically give off high heat. Doing so may cause equipment to... fall, resulting in injury and product damage. ●Panasonic disclaims liability for any damage or injury arising from its fixed wall position when it is for wall-hanging bracket installation a: 7.9" (200 mm...
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...multi-channel sound (e.g. As for connecting an amplifier that has ARC (Audio Return Channel) function. 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. Video cable... 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 not supplied with the TV. ●When disconnecting the power cord, be done with speaker system HDMI...
...multi-channel sound (e.g. As for connecting an amplifier that has ARC (Audio Return Channel) function. 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. Video cable... 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 not supplied with the TV. ●When disconnecting the power cord, be done with speaker system HDMI...
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...IN If you select [No], select the signal type. AV IN ANTENNA/Cable in the [Setup] menu (p. 21). ANTENNA/Cable setup How does the TV receive its programming content? Home use Store demonstration OK Select OK If you select [Yes], select the wiring method used to connect your box to.... ●To display the [Set viewing mode] screen again as shown above and select [Home use], perform [Reset to the TV. Select "Home use" when using this TV? OK Select OK ●[Store demonstration] is being reset. 12 English First Time Setup First Time Setup When you first turn on...
...IN If you select [No], select the signal type. AV IN ANTENNA/Cable in the [Setup] menu (p. 21). ANTENNA/Cable setup How does the TV receive its programming content? Home use Store demonstration OK Select OK If you select [Yes], select the wiring method used to connect your box to.... ●To display the [Set viewing mode] screen again as shown above and select [Home use], perform [Reset to the TV. Select "Home use" when using this TV? OK Select OK ●[Store demonstration] is being reset. 12 English First Time Setup First Time Setup When you first turn on...
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...OK ANTENNA/Cable In is about 23 feet (7 meters) in the menu system. 4 Power button ●Switches TV On or Off (Standby). ●To completely turn on your Panasonic VIERA TV. On the other source (DVD, DVR, gaming device, etc.), press the INPUT button and select the appropriate ...input (p. 15). First Time Setup | Operating the TV 6 Select [Auto program] and start scanning Auto program Start scanning ...
...OK ANTENNA/Cable In is about 23 feet (7 meters) in the menu system. 4 Power button ●Switches TV On or Off (Standby). ●To completely turn on your Panasonic VIERA TV. On the other source (DVD, DVR, gaming device, etc.), press the INPUT button and select the appropriate ...input (p. 15). First Time Setup | Operating the TV 6 Select [Auto program] and start scanning Auto program Start scanning ...
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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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... operation guide: ●To select the input OK ●To change your favorite channels 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 the previous screen RETURN...
... operation guide: ●To select the input OK ●To change your favorite channels 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 the previous screen RETURN...
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...ARC function, connect an amplifier that has ARC function and set to use theatre speakers. ●The picture may not appear correctly on this TV depending on the digital camera used . ●Display may take some time when there are in Photo mode. Displays the thumbnail of music folders...allows you to enjoy photo or music recorded on selected data. [Options menu] Displays setup menu for each mode. Inserting / Removing the USB Flash Memory TV ●Insert or remove straight and completely. Starting Media Player 1 Insert the USB Flash Memory (p. 16) 2 Start Media Player MEDIA PLAYER 3 Select...
...ARC function, connect an amplifier that has ARC function and set to use theatre speakers. ●The picture may not appear correctly on this TV depending on the digital camera used . ●Display may take some time when there are in Photo mode. Displays the thumbnail of music folders...allows you to enjoy photo or music recorded on selected data. [Options menu] Displays setup menu for each mode. Inserting / Removing the USB Flash Memory TV ●Insert or remove straight and completely. Starting Media Player 1 Insert the USB Flash Memory (p. 16) 2 Start Media Player MEDIA PLAYER 3 Select...
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...;Picture setting may not work depending on the original photo size, [Zoom] may not work. ■ [Display interval] Interval for picture and audio using the TV menu functions. Note ●Some items are grayed out to be displayed in "Using the Menu Functions" (p. 18 - 19). Depending on the slideshow settings.
...;Picture setting may not work depending on the original photo size, [Zoom] may not work. ■ [Display interval] Interval for picture and audio using the TV menu functions. Note ●Some items are grayed out to be displayed in "Using the Menu Functions" (p. 18 - 19). Depending on the slideshow settings.
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... these items for each item according to suit your preferences. [Color temp.] Selects a choice of component-connected devices. [SD / HD] - Available during Analog TV and composite video input only. ■ [Color matrix] Selects image resolution of Cool (blue), Normal, or Warm (red) color. [Cool / Normal /...items have submenus, press OK or right cursor to defaults Picture mode Standard Back light 80 Sound Contrast 100 Lock Brightness 50 Color 100 TV Tint 0 Sharpness 50 Setup Color temp. It provides a soft, film-like picture. [Game]: For playing video games. [Custom (...
... these items for each item according to suit your preferences. [Color temp.] Selects a choice of component-connected devices. [SD / HD] - Available during Analog TV and composite video input only. ■ [Color matrix] Selects image resolution of Cool (blue), Normal, or Warm (red) color. [Cool / Normal /...items have submenus, press OK or right cursor to defaults Picture mode Standard Back light 80 Sound Contrast 100 Lock Brightness 50 Color 100 TV Tint 0 Sharpness 50 Setup Color temp. It provides a soft, film-like picture. [Game]: For playing video games. [Custom (...
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... carried via the HDMI-DVI adaptor cable connection. MPEG is output as Dolby Digital Bitstream. Note Some menus/items are viewing photos, etc. For Digital TV only and except for [Game] in [Picture mode]. ■ [3:2 pulldown] Adjusts the picture recorded in MPEG-compressed video. [Off / On]... Adjusts the left / right speaker volume. [Surround] Enhances audio left / right response when listening to stereo. [Off / On] [TV speakers] Lets you switch the TV speaker off/on when using external speakers. [Off / On] ●When you set to Defaults] by using the equalizer. ...
... carried via the HDMI-DVI adaptor cable connection. MPEG is output as Dolby Digital Bitstream. Note Some menus/items are viewing photos, etc. For Digital TV only and except for [Game] in [Picture mode]. ■ [3:2 pulldown] Adjusts the picture recorded in MPEG-compressed video. [Off / On]... Adjusts the left / right speaker volume. [Surround] Enhances audio left / right response when listening to stereo. [Off / On] [TV speakers] Lets you switch the TV speaker off/on when using external speakers. [Off / On] ●When you set to Defaults] by using the equalizer. ...
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.... [Canadian French ratings]: Canadian French ratings. • For more restrictive ratings will also be blocked. Note ●This TV is temporary (channel changes according to TV ratings. - [On]: Sets each time you display the [Lock] menu. [Password] Input your password. [Mode] Selects...1-2 / Comp./Video] [Change password] Changes the password. ●Input the new 4-digit password, then input again to support the "Downloadable U.S. TV ratings]: U.S. Movie ratings]: U.S. Region Rating System" when available (available only in the U.S.A.). ●The Off rating is the default password. ...
.... [Canadian French ratings]: Canadian French ratings. • For more restrictive ratings will also be blocked. Note ●This TV is temporary (channel changes according to TV ratings. - [On]: Sets each time you display the [Lock] menu. [Password] Input your password. [Mode] Selects...1-2 / Comp./Video] [Change password] Changes the password. ●Input the new 4-digit password, then input again to support the "Downloadable U.S. TV ratings]: U.S. Movie ratings]: U.S. Region Rating System" when available (available only in the U.S.A.). ●The Off rating is the default password. ...
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... on even if the HDMI connected equipment is turned off. [About] Displays TV version and software license. [Reset to defaults] Performing reset will clear all HDMI connected equipment is also automatically turned off. • A Panasonic DVD Recorder will not turn off automatically. [Off / 15 / 30 / 60 / 90... minutes] ■ [No signal for 10 minutes] To conserve energy, the TV automatically turns off when NO SIGNAL and NO OPERATION continue for ...
... on even if the HDMI connected equipment is turned off. [About] Displays TV version and software license. [Reset to defaults] Performing reset will clear all HDMI connected equipment is also automatically turned off. • A Panasonic DVD Recorder will not turn off automatically. [Off / 15 / 30 / 60 / 90... minutes] ■ [No signal for 10 minutes] To conserve energy, the TV automatically turns off when NO SIGNAL and NO OPERATION continue for ...
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..., be sure to set [ANTENNA/Cable signal] to the input you want to tune. Status: Scanning.. Analog channels: 1 Digital channels: 0 Antenna 3% ●The TV automatically searches and adds available channels to the memory. ●After the scan is only available in... TV mode. ●How to navigate the menu (p. 18) 1 Display the menu MENU 2 Select [TV], then select [Auto program] Main Menu Picture Sound Lock TV ANTENNA/Cable signal Auto program Manual program MTS Audio language Preferred audio type Setup...
..., be sure to set [ANTENNA/Cable signal] to the input you want to tune. Status: Scanning.. Analog channels: 1 Digital channels: 0 Antenna 3% ●The TV automatically searches and adds available channels to the memory. ●After the scan is only available in... TV mode. ●How to navigate the menu (p. 18) 1 Display the menu MENU 2 Select [TV], then select [Auto program] Main Menu Picture Sound Lock TV ANTENNA/Cable signal Auto program Manual program MTS Audio language Preferred audio type Setup...