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Manufactured under license under U.S. Patent Nos: 
5,956,674; 5,974,380; 6,487,535 & other U.S. and 
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consumer to (i) encode video in compliance with the 
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arising from operation and/or performance from usage of 
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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

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Page 1: ...oduct 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 CLG TQB4GC1198 TH 32A400AZ indd 1 TH 32A400AZ indd 1 1 10 2014 5 24 12 PM 1 10 2014 5 24 ...

Page 2: ...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 bee...

Page 3: ... 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 Using cabinets or stands recommended by the manufacturer of the TV Only using furniture that can safely support the TV Ensuring the TV is not ...

Page 4: ... 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 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 Do not use rechargeable batteries Ni Cd etc Do not burn or ...

Page 5: ...sed by the TV falling over However no measure can guarantee protection in all cases Screw Wood screw 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 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 asse...

Page 6: ...t 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...

Page 7: ... 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 Sate...

Page 8: ...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 ADGUIDE CH EXIT POWER INFO RETURN OPT...

Page 9: ... available at the bottom of the screen to perform the operation you want Example Aspect Selection Aspect Selection 16 9 14 9 Just Select RETURN EXIT Change Operation guide Referring to the operation guide To select the mode To change to the selected mode OK OK To return to the previous menu To exit from the menu RETURN EXIT Using the TV controls Indicators on the TV 5 6 7 1 3 2 4 1 Changes the inp...

Page 10: ...g the UP DOWN cursor button for TV program guide This is due to program data downloading Type filter Lets you view a channel list of the selected type filter B Press again to return to TV Guide Type list Type MOVIE NEWS OK Add Remove Select Type Display the Freeview Guide GUIDE Each press will toggle the screen between the Freeview Guide Listing and What s on Now Next Example Freeview Guide Listin...

Page 11: ...ccessing the Contents Select screen B Drive Select For USB with partition you can change to the other partition directly in the same mode Y Follow the operation guide to perform available operations in each mode INFO Displays the information of the highlighted content Displays hides the operation guide Photo mode EXIT Select RETURN Slideshow View Select Drive Select Contents Select Info View Optio...

Page 12: ...T Select RETURN Play Folder Contents Select Info Access Option Menu Drive Select Operation guide Play Folder Playbacks all movies in the selected folder R To playback the selected file only Select the folder Select the file OK Access Select OK Play Select Option Menu Video Setup Menu Multi Audio Selects the sound tracks if available during video playback Subtitle Selects the subtitle if available ...

Page 13: ...in TV mode To display a continuous record of time spent using Game mode Playing Time Display p 15 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 pref...

Page 14: ...nels and inputs Off On Volume Correction Adjusts the volume of individual channel or input mode Speaker Distance to Wall Compensates for the low frequency sound due to the distance between the speakers and the wall Over 30cm Up to 30cm If the distance between the TV and wall is over 30 cm Over 30cm is recommended If the distance between the TV and wall is within 30 cm Up to 30cm is recommended Pre...

Page 15: ...o On the TV will automatically switch to the appropriate HDMI input whenever an HDMI connected equipment is initially turned on and play mode is selected Off On Power off Link When set to On all HDMI connected equipment will be turned off automatically by turning off the TV Off On A Panasonic DVD Recorder will not turn off if it is still in the Rec mode The TV remains on even if all the HDMI conne...

Page 16: ...t Example Antenna Scan Searching channels Analogue 0 Digital 1 Scan 5 Analogue Manual Tuning Sets analogue channel manually Example Antenna Analogue Manual Tuning Searching Channels Scan up Scan down Start Frequency MHz 48 00 1 Enter the frequency to start scanning 2 Select the scanning method OK Select Scan up Scans ascendingly from the entered frequency to higher frequencies Scan down Scans desc...

Page 17: ...ire channel list Select OK to clear Are you sure OK Cancel Setting Child Lock You can lock specific channels AV input terminals When the locked channel input is selected a message appears Enter the PIN number to watch Enter the PIN number 4 digits Please enter new PIN PIN Child Lock PIN Entry Enter the PIN number twice at first setting Write your PIN number here in case you forget it No Block Chan...

Page 18: ...rmation banner Example Digital TV 4 BBC Coronation Street 1080i HD 20 00 21 00 20 05 Exit info Dolby Digital 3 2 ST Now 3 2 1 4 7 5 6 4 BBC 1 Channel position and name 2 Programme details 3 Channel type Radio Data etc Encrypted channel TV mode 4 Programme 5 Programme Start Finish time Digital TV Channel number etc Analogue TV 6 Input signal 7 Current time Icon Message Meaning Sound mute On Encrypt...

Page 19: ...l images and high quality sound by connecting the TV and the equipment Applicable HDMI features Input audio signal 2ch Linear PCM sampling frequencies 48 kHz 44 1 kHz 32 kHz Input video signal Input signal that can be displayed p 19 Match the output setting of the digital equipment Audio Return Channel HDMI 2 terminal only DVI connection If the external equipment has only a DVI output connect to t...

Page 20: ...liant with EIA CEA 861 861D Sound No sound is produced Check the sound mute setting p 9 and volume Low level or distorted sound Sound signal reception may be deteriorated Sound output via HDMI connection is unusual Set the sound setting of the connected equipment to 2ch L PCM Check the HDMI 1 2 Input HDMI setting in the Sound menu p 14 If digital sound connection has a problem select analogue soun...

Page 21: ... TV could lead to product failure Do not subject the surfaces to insect repellent solvent thinner or other volatile substances This may degrade surface quality or cause peeling of the paint The surface of the display panel is specially treated and may be easily damaged Take care not to tap or scratch the surface with your fingernail or other hard objects Do not allow the cabinet and pedestal to ma...

Page 22: ...Version 2 0 GPL V2 0 and or 2 open sourced software other than the software licensed under the GPL The software categorized as 1 2 are distributed in the hope that it will be useful but WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY without even the implied warranty of MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE Please refer to the detailed terms and conditions thereof shown in the Software License menu on this pro...

Page 23: ...address of the nearest Authorised Service Centre Send or take the product to a Panasonic Authorised Service Centre together with your proof of purchase receipt as a proof of purchase date Please note that freight and insurance to and or from your nearest Authorised Service Centre must be arranged by you Note that home or pick up delivery service is available for the following products in the major...

Page 24: ...rear panel You should note this serial number in the space provided below and retain this book plus your purchase receipt as a permanent record of your purchase to aid in identification in the event of theft or loss and for Warranty Service purposes Model Number Serial Number WARRANTY New Zealand only Distributed in New Zealand by Panasonic New Zealand Limited 350 Te Irirangi Drive East Tamaki Pri...

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