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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.net/viera/support

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. 14).

 

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. 9), 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. 14).

 

If digital sound connection has a problem, select 
analogue sound connection (p. 19).

General

The TV goes into Standby mode.

 

This TV is equipped with auto power standby 
function (p. 18).

The remote control does not work or is 
intermittent.

 

Replace the batteries (p. 6).

 

Point the remote control directly at the remote 
control signal receiver of the TV (within about 7 m 
and 30 degree angle).

 

Situate the TV away from sunshine or block sources 
of bright light from shining on the remote control 
signal receiver of the TV.

Parts of the TV become hot.

 

Even if the temperature of parts of the front, top and 
rear panels has risen, these temperature rises do 
not cause any problems in terms of performance or 
quality.

The TV panel moves slightly when it is 
pushed with a finger.

Clattered sound might be heard.

 

There is some flexibility around the panel to prevent 
damage. This is not a malfunction.

Overcurrent error message appears.

 

The connected USB device might cause this error. 
Remove the device and turn the TV off with Mains 
power On / Off switch, then turn it on again.

 

Check foreign objects are not inside the USB port.

Summary of Contents for VIERA TH-40E400A

Page 1: ...ting 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 TQB4GC1707 Operating Instructions LED TV ...

Page 2: ... 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 This mark shows that the construction of the product is double ins...

Page 3: ... vents If the TV is used in an area where insects may easily enter the TV It is possible for insects to enter the TV such as small flies spiders ants etc which may cause damage to the TV or become trapped in an area visible on the TV e g within the screen Do not use an unapproved pedestal mounting equipment Be sure to ask your local Panasonic dealer to perform the setup or installation of approved...

Page 4: ...mpeded by covering the ventilation openings with items such as newspapers tablecloths and curtains 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 At least two people are required to move the TV When not in use for a l...

Page 5: ...he TV from the packing case and put the TV onto a work table with the screen panel down on the clean and soft cloth blanket etc Use a flat and firm table bigger than the TV Do not hold the screen panel part Make sure not to scratch or break the TV Attaching the pedestal 1 2 3 Preventing the TV from falling over It is recommended to secure the pedestal to a furniture as shown to prevent the TV from...

Page 6: ...irectly 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 an...

Page 7: ...ng the correct aerial system for your particular area and the accessories required Any matters regarding aerial installation upgrading of existing systems or accessories required and the costs incurred are the responsibility of you the customer If the aerial is placed in the wrong location interference might happen DTV Recorder PVR VCR ANT DTV Recorder PVR VCR Out In F type Antenna Splitter Antenn...

Page 8: ... 4 Scanning starts automatically when you turn on the TV step 3 After scanning is completed proceed to step 4 2 Select your area New South Wales Australian Capital Territory Victoria Queensland South Australia Western Australia Northern Territory Tasmania Select State Territory OK Access Select 3 Scanning starts Automatic Channel Search Auto Tuning Example Automatic Channel Search Status Scanning ...

Page 9: ...y Green On The LED blinks when the TV receives a command from the remote control Using the remote control MENU MEDIA PLAYER TEXT STTL GUIDE CH EXIT POWER INFO RETURN OPTION INPUT R G Y B ASPECT MUTE STILL LAST VIEW VOL OK 1 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 3 2 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1 Standby On Off switch 2 MEDIA PLAYER p 11 3 Displays Main Menu p 13 4 Teletext button This button is not used for this mod...

Page 10: ...TV is turned on for the first time or switched off for more than a week it may take some time before the TV Guide is completely shown This function varies depending on the area you select p 8 Digital and Analogue channels are displayed on the same TV Guide screen There will be no programme listings for Analogue channels TV mode only Display the TV Guide GUIDE Example 06 12 2016 8 00 9 00 Schleswig...

Page 11: ...inputs will not be displayed when the AV button is pressed If the external equipment has an aspect adjustment function set it to 16 9 Using Media Player Media Player allows you to enjoy photo music or video recorded on a USB Flash Memory During the operation audio signal is output from DIGITAL AUDIO OUT or HDMI 2 ARC function terminals To use HDMI 2 with ARC function connect an amplifier that has ...

Page 12: ...n mode depending on the photo size it may not be fully enlarged to fill the screen E g portrait style picture Interval Slideshow interval 5 10 15 30 60 90 120 seconds Repeat Slideshow repeat Off On Back Ground Music Background music during photo viewing Off Type1 Type2 Type3 Note Picture quality may become lower depending on the slideshow settings Music mode My Music_1 My Music_2 My Music_3 Media ...

Page 13: ...nge the setting option Surround On Off OK Access Select Adjust the intensity bar Bass OK Adjust Access the submenu Child Lock Access OK Access Note Only available items can be selected Picture Viewing Mode Sets the picture mode for each input Dynamic Normal Cinema True Cinema Dynamic Improves contrast and sharpness for viewing in a bright room Normal For viewing in a normal lighting condition Cine...

Page 14: ...nd Treble settings and those settings will be stored for each mode User Adjusts the sounds manually by using the equaliser When you select User mode Equaliser is active instead of Bass and Treble Select Equaliser and adjust the frequency p 14 Bass Adjusts level to enhance or minimise lower deeper sound output Treble Adjusts level to enhance or minimise sharper higher sound output Equaliser Adjusts...

Page 15: ...gs to defaults Timer Off Timer Sets the duration until the TV automatically goes to Standby mode Off 15 30 45 60 75 90 minutes Auto Standby Enables the TV to turn into Standby mode automatically if 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 Region Selection Selects...

Page 16: ...atically searches and adds available channels to the memory After the scan is complete all previously saved channels will be erased Example Automatic Channel Search Status Scanning Analogue 0 Digital 1 EXIT RETURN Scan 5 When the operation is completed the channel at the lowest position will be displayed If tuning has not been done completely perform Analogue Manual Tuning Scan Adds new channels a...

Page 17: ...annel settings Channel List Edit Network Name Frequency MHz Channel Name Sound System B G Channel Colour System 901 Auto 48 25 You cannot change the Network Name Frequency Colour System and Sound System edit are available for Analogue channels only Select an item Enter the new settings Change the settings OK or OK You can set the characters by using the numeric and cursor buttons as follows 0 J K ...

Page 18: ... Install to No To update immediately 1 Select Manual OAD Download Setup Manual OAD Download Auto Download Auto Install Access No No The TV searches for an update several minutes and displays a corresponding message if any 2 Download the update Note Download may take more than 10 minutes During software download and update DO NOT switch off the TV The notification message might be a reminder In thi...

Page 19: ... For details read the manual of the products Subtitles MicroDVD SubRip TMPlayer srt sub txt The video file and subtitles text file are inside the same folder and the file names are the same except for the file extensions If there are more than one subtitles text file inside the same folder they are displayed in the following order of priority srt sub txt Note Even if these conditions are fulfilled...

Page 20: ...ur 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 9 then turn it on again If the problem persists initialise all settings Shipping Condition p 16 Pi...

Page 21: ...rade 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 make contact with a rubber or PVC substance for a long time This may degrade surface quality Specifications Model no TH 40E400A TH 40E400Z Po...

Page 22: ...d 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 product At least three 3 y...

Page 23: ...dress 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 m...

Page 24: ...f 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 Warranty Service purposes Model Number Serial Number WARRANTY New Zealand only Distributed in New Zealand by Panasonic New Zealand Limited 18...

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