Summary of Contents for Panasonic Viera TH-42A400A
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TH-42A400Z TH-42A410Z Operating Instructions LED TV English Thank you for purchasing this Panasonic product. Please read these instructions carefully before operating this product and retain them for future reference. The images shown in this manual are for illustrative purposes only.
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Do not use an unapproved pedestal / mounting Ensure that children do not climb onto the pedestal. ● equipment. Be sure to ask your local Panasonic dealer Install or remove the TV from the pedestal with at least to perform the setup or installation of approved wall- two people.
■ Setting Up the TV Ventilation Caution Allow sufficient space around the TV in order to help prevent excessive heat, which could lead to early failure Supplied accessories of some electronic components. Minimum distance (cm) Accessories may not be placed all together. Take care not to throw them away unintentionally.
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Attaching the pedestal Preventing the TV from falling over It is recommended to secure the pedestal to a furniture as shown to prevent the TV from falling over. Assemble the pedestal ● This information is designed to reduce the risk of injuries caused by the TV falling over.
Inserting remote’s batteries Connecting the TV Press the hook and ● Please ensure the TV is disconnected from the mains lift the cover socket / power point before attaching or disconnecting any RF / AV leads. ● External equipment and cables are for illustrative purposes only and not supplied with this TV.
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Set top box Insert the mains plug firmly into place. ● When disconnecting the mains lead, be Satellite dish absolutely sure to disconnect the mains plug at the socket outlet first. Set top box HDMI cable ● To minimise DTV impulse noise pickup, please ensure AV / Game equipment there is separation between mains lead and RF cable.
Initial Setup Setup is now complete and your TV is ready for viewing. When you first turn on the TV, a series of steps will pop- Note up to guide you to setup your TV. ● If tuning has failed, check the connection of the RF ●...
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Using the TV controls Volume Up / Down Sound Mute On / Off Numeric buttons ● Changes channel / teletext pages. ● Sets characters. ● When in Standby mode, switches TV On. Freezes / unfreezes picture Indicators on the TV Input mode selection ●...
Using TV Guide / Display the Freeview Guide. Freeview Guide (Each press will toggle the screen between the GUIDE Freeview Guide Listing and What’s on Now / Next.) The TV Guide / Freeview Guide - Electronic Programme Example: Freeview Guide Listing Guide (EPG), shows a list of broadcasts for several days (depending on the broadcasters).
Using Media Player Follow the operation guide to perform available operations in each mode. ● Displays the information of the highlighted Media Player allows you to enjoy photo, music or video INFO content. recorded on a USB Flash Memory. ● ●...
Music mode Movie mode Media Player Music Folder view Media Player Movie Title view My Music_1 My Music_2 My Music_3 My Movie_1 My Movie_2 My Movie_3 Access Access EXIT EXIT Info Info Option Menu Option Menu Select Select RETURN RETURN Play Folder Drive Select Contents Select...
Using the Menu Picture Functions [Viewing Mode] Sets the picture mode for each input. [Dynamic] / [Normal] / [Cinema] / [True Cinema] / [Game] [Dynamic]: Improves contrast and sharpness for Display the menu. viewing in a bright room. MENU [Normal]: For viewing in a normal lighting condition. [Cinema]: Improves the performance of contrast, black and colour reproduction for watching movies in a Example:...
[Colour System] [Auto Gain Control] Selects optional colour system based on video signals Automatically regulates large sound level differences in AV mode. [Auto] / [PAL] / [SECAM] / [M.NTSC] / between channels and inputs. [Off] / [On] [NTSC] [Volume Correction] [16:9 Overscan] Adjusts the volume of individual channel or input mode.
TV. [Off] / [On] [Visually Impaired] – A Panasonic DVD Recorder will not turn off if it is still ■ in the Rec mode. [Speaker] – The TV remains on even if all the HDMI connected Narration sound track is output to the TV speakers.
[System Menu] [Analogue Manual Tuning] Sets analogue channel manually. ■ [Shipping Condition] Example: Antenna Resets all settings, including tuning data, to the original Analogue Manual Tuning condition. – Access this function and follow the on-screen Searching Channels instructions to complete the procedures. Start Frequency (MHz) 48.00 –...
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[Skip] • You can set the characters by using the numeric and cursor buttons as follows: Skips or hides unwanted channels. ̺ 0 J K L 5 Select a channel, then reveal / hide. . ! : # 1 M N O 6 A B C 2 P Q R S 7 Skip...
Performing [System Update] Information banner Example : Digital TV To update automatically Coronation Street 20:05 1080i HD Set [Auto Download] and [Auto Install] to [Yes]. 20:00-21:00 Dolby Digital - 3/2, ST ◄ ► Exit info Setup Manual OAD Download Auto Download Channel position and name Auto Install Programme details...
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Supports only USB1.1 or USB2.0 standard. This TV supports this container recorded with Maximum USB capacity supported is 16GB. Panasonic products. For details, read the manual of USB Hub or card adapter is not supported. the products. Note ■...
Sound signal reception may be deteriorated. instructions. If the problem still persists, please contact your local Sound output via HDMI connection is Panasonic dealer for assistance. unusual. Set the sound setting of the connected equipment to Screen “2ch L.PCM”.
Maintenance Specifications First, remove the mains plug from the socket Model no. outlet. TH-42A400A Regular care TH-42A400Z, TH-42A410Z ● Gently wipe the surface of the display panel, cabinet and pedestal by using a soft cloth. Power ● Wipe the mains plug with a dry cloth at regular intervals.
At least three (3) years from delivery of this product, 20 W (10 W + 10 W) Panasonic Corporation will give to any third party who contacts us at the contact information provided below, for a charge no more than our cost of physically...
If there is a major failure in regard to the product which cannot be remedied then you must notify us within a reasonable period by contacting the Panasonic Customer Care Centre. If the failure in the product is not a major failure then Panasonic may choose to repair or replace the product and will do so in a reasonable period of time from receiving notice from you.
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