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 DVI connection

If the external equipment has only a DVI output, connect 
to the HDMI terminal via a DVI to HDMI adaptor cable. 
When the DVI to HDMI adaptor cable is used, connect 
the audio cable to the audio input terminal (use AV1 IN 
AUDIO terminals).

Note

 

Audio settings can be made on [HDMI 1/2 
Input(HDMI)] in the [Sound] menu. 

 

These HDMI connectors are “type A”.

 

These HDMI connectors are compatible with HDCP 
(High-Bandwidth Digital Content Protection) copyright 
protection.

 

Equipment having no digital output terminal may be 
connected to the input terminal of component or video 
to receive analogue signals.

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Audio Return Channel (ARC) is a function to send 
digital sound signals via an HDMI cable.

USB Flash Memory

For playing back in Media Player
Format: FAT16, FAT32
Compliance:

Supports only USB1.1 or USB2.0 standard.
Maximum USB capacity supported is 16GB.
USB Hub or card adapter is not supported.

Note

 

Data modified with a PC may not be displayed.

 

Do not remove the device while the TV is accessing 
data. Otherwise this can damage the device or TV.

 

Do not touch the pins on the device.

 

Insert the device in the correct direction. Otherwise this 
can damage device or TV.

 

Electrical interference, static electricity, or erroneous 
operation may damage the data or device. Panasonic 
is not liable for any deterioration or damage of data or 
device during operations with the TV.

 

It is recommended to connect the USB Flash Memory 
directly to the TV’s USB port.

 

Some USB devices or USB HUB may not be used with 
this TV.

 

You cannot connect any devices by using USB card 
reader.

 

Additional information for USB devices may be on the 
following website. (English only)
http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/tv/

Troubleshooting

Before requesting service or assistance, please follow 
these simple guides to resolve the problem.
If an error message appears, follow the message’s 
instructions.
If the problem still persists, please contact your local 
Panasonic dealer for assistance.

Screen

Red, blue, green or black spots on the 
screen.

 

This is the characteristic of liquid crystal panels. The 
liquid crystal panel is built with very high precision 
technology. Occasionally, a few non-active pixels 
may appear on the screen as points of red, green, 
blue or black. This does not affect the performance 
of your TV and it is not a quality problem.

Chaotic image, noisy.

 

Set [P-NR] in the [Picture] menu to remove noise 
(p. 13).

 

Check nearby electrical products (car, motorcycle, 
fluorescent lamp).

No image is displayed.

 

Check the settings of [Contrast], [Brightness] or 
[Colour] in the [Picture] menu (p. 13).

 

Check the TV is in AV mode. If the TV is in AV mode, 
check the selected input mode match the output of 
the external equipment (p. 11).

Blurry or distorted image.

(No sound or low volume.)

 

Reset channels.   

(p. 16)

Unusual image is displayed.

 

Turn the TV off with Mains power On / Off switch 
(p. 10), then turn it on again. If the problem 
persists, initialise all settings.   

[Shipping 

Condition] (p. 16)

Pictures from equipment connected via 
HDMI are unusual.

 

Check the HDMI cable is connected properly.

 

Turn the TV and equipment off, then turn them on 
again.

 

Check an input signal from the equipment (p. 19).

 

Use equipment compliant 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. 15).

 

If digital sound connection has a problem, select 
analogue sound connection (p. 20).

Summary of Contents for VIERA TH-40D400H

Page 1: ...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 ECK TQB4GC1627 Operating Instructions LED TV ...

Page 2: ...ideo 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 device...

Page 3: ...hildren 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 Using cabinets or stands recommended by the manufacturer of ...

Page 4: ...ns 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 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...

Page 5: ...anging 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 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...

Page 6: ...ains lead RF cable Mains lead supplied Aerial Insert the mains plug firmly into place When disconnecting the mains lead be absolutely sure to disconnect the mains plug at the mains socket first Keep RF aerial cable away from the mains lead to avoid and minimise mains interference pickup Do not place the RF cable under the TV An aerial correct cable 75 coaxial and correct terminating plug are requi...

Page 7: ...sing COMPOSITE terminals Equipment Audio cable Video cable TV You can also make similar connections via AV2 IN Speaker system HDMI cable Amplifier with speaker system TV Use HDMI 2 for connecting an amplifier that has ARC Audio Return Channel function For an amplifier without ARC function use DIGITAL AUDIO OUT or AUDIO OUT To enjoy the sound from the external equipment in multi channel sound e g D...

Page 8: ...TV Other Hong Kong OK Start Auto Setup Select 4 Scanning starts Auto Tuning 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 sh...

Page 9: ...on screen p 11 or press repeatedly to select the input mode 14 TV Guide p 10 15 Displays subtitles audio description Displays favourite page in teletext mode 16 Exits to the TV viewing screen 17 Cursor buttons Makes selections or adjustments 18 Returns to the previous menu page 19 ASPECT Displays the Aspect Selection screen Follow the operation guide to select the mode 16 9 14 9 Just 4 3 4 3 Full ...

Page 10: ...listings for Analogue channels TV mode only Display the TV Guide GUIDE Example 06 12 2013 8 00 9 00 Schleswig Holst Schleswig Holst Schleswig Holst Schleswig Holst Haral Rucksack artour Leben für 4 MDR Haral Rucksack artour Leben für 4 MDR Haral Rucksack artour Leben für 4 MDR buten un binnen Hallo Niedersac Das Beste aus E Hallo Niedersac Das Beste aus E Hallo Niedersac Das Beste aus E Hallo Nied...

Page 11: ...n The folder and file names may be different depending on the digital camera used Inserting Removing the USB Flash Memory TV Insert or remove straight and completely Starting Media Player 1 Insert the USB Flash Memory 2 Start Media Player MEDIA PLAYER 3 Select the mode OK Access Select Photo Displays the thumbnail of all photos in the USB Flash Memory Music Displays the thumbnail of music folders ...

Page 12: ...s Select Info Access Option Menu Drive Select Operation guide Play Folder Playbacks all music 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 Music Setup Menu Repeat One Playback repeat on the selected one file Folder Playback repeat within the selected folder Off Playback repeat off Movie mode My Movie_1 My ...

Page 13: ...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 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 Col...

Page 14: ...lower deeper sound output Treble Adjusts level to enhance or minimise sharper higher sound output Equaliser Adjusts the frequency level to suit your favourite sound quality This function is available when Mode is set to User Select the frequency and change the frequency level by using the cursor buttons To enhance the bass sound raise the level of the lower frequency To enhance the treble sound ra...

Page 15: ... no operation is performed after the selected period Off 2 hours 4 hours Automatic input switching with the connected equipment affects this function and time count will be reset Setup Link Settings CEC When set to 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...

Page 16: ... If tuning has not been done completely perform Analogue Manual Tuning Scan Adds new channels automatically to the channel list Scan Status Scanning Analogue 0 Digital 1 Scan 5 Analogue Manual Tuning Sets analogue channel manually 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...

Page 17: ...u can set the characters by using the numeric and cursor buttons as follows 0 J K L 5 OK Backspace 1 M N O 6 A B C 2 P Q R S 7 D E F 3 T U V 8 G H I 4 W X Y Z 9 Clear block Clears the entire 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 w...

Page 18: ...ion message might be a reminder In this case the schedule information the date that the new version can be used will appear You can set the reservation for update Additional Information Auto power standby function The TV will automatically go into Standby mode in the following conditions Off Timer is active in the Timer menu p 15 No operation is performed for the period selected in Auto Standby p ...

Page 19: ...wma LPCM wav FLAC flac Video AVI avi MKV mkv ASF asf wmv MP4 f4v m4v mp4 FLV flv 3GPP 3gp 3g2 TS mts m2ts tp trp ts tts PS mod mpg mpeg vob vro RMVB rmvb rm Copy protected files cannot be played back WMA Pro and WMA Lossless are not supported Some subtitles or chapter functions may not be available This TV supports this container recorded with Panasonic products For details read the manual of the ...

Page 20: ...nic jp support global cs tv Troubleshooting Before requesting service or assistance please follow these simple guides to resolve the problem If an error message appears follow the message s instructions If the problem still persists please contact your local Panasonic dealer for assistance Screen Red blue green or black spots on the screen This is the characteristic of liquid crystal panels The li...

Page 21: ...eign objects are not inside the USB port Maintenance First remove the mains plug from the socket outlet Regular care Gently wipe the surface of the display panel cabinet and pedestal by using a soft cloth Wipe the mains plug with a dry cloth at regular intervals Moisture and dust may lead to fire or electrical shock For stubborn dirt First clean the dust on the surface Dampen a soft cloth with cle...

Page 22: ...ype 2 0 5 V rms Sound Audio output 20 W 10 W 10 W Receiving systems Band name 17 Systems Function 1 PAL B G H 2 PAL I 3 PAL D K 4 SECAM B G 5 SECAM D K 6 SECAM K1 7 NTSC M NTSC 3 58 4 5 MHz Reception of broadcast transmissions and Playback from Video Cassette Tape Recorders 8 NTSC 4 43 5 5 MHz 9 NTSC 4 43 6 0 MHz 10 NTSC 4 43 6 5 MHz 11 NTSC 3 58 5 5 MHz 12 NTSC 3 58 6 0 MHz 13 NTSC 3 58 6 5 MHz 1...

Page 23: ... 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 product At least three 3 years from delivery of this product Panasonic Corporation will give to any third party who contacts us at the contact information provided below for a charge no mo...

Page 24: ...contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal Customer s Record The model number and serial number of this product may be found on its 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 War...

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