Panasonic lcd tv operating instructions (32 pages)
Summary of Contents for Panasonic Viera TX-32A400B
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Model No. TX-32A400B Operating Instructions LCD Television 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.
Contents Transport only in upright position Panasonic does not guarantee operation and performance of peripheral devices made by other manufacturers; and Be Sure to Read we disclaim any liability or damage arising from operation and/ or performance from usage of such other maker’s peripheral devices.
Be Sure to Read Safety Precautions Warning To help avoid risk of electrical shock, fire, damage or injury, please follow the warnings below: Mains plug and lead ● This TV is designed to operate on AC 220-240 V, 50/60 Hz. ●...
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Do not insert foreign objects into the TV through the air vents. ● Do not use an unapproved base / mounting equipment. Be sure to ask your local Panasonic dealer to perform the setup or installation of approved wall-hanging brackets.
Moving the TV Before moving the TV, disconnect all cables. When not in use for a long time This TV will still consume some power even in the Off mode, as long as the mains plug is still connected to a live socket outlet.
Quick Start Guide Accessories / Options Standard accessories Remote Control Batteries for the Remote Base Mains Lead ● N2QAYB000816 Control (2) (p. 8) (p. 10) ● MEDIA PLAYER INPUT (p. 6) MENU TEXT STTL GUIDE EXIT BACK/ OPTION RETURN ASPECT MUTE pqrs...
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Optional accessories Please contact your local Panasonic dealer to purchase the recommended optional accessories. For additional details, please read the manual of the optional accessories. Wall-hanging bracket Please contact your local Panasonic dealer to purchase the recommended wall-hanging bracket. ●...
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Do not use the base if it becomes warped or physically damaged. ● If you use the base while it is physically damaged, personal injury may result. Contact your local Panasonic dealer immediately. During set-up, make sure that all screws are securely tightened.
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Indicator / Control panel Remote control signal receiver ● Do not place any objects between the TV remote control signal receiver and remote control. Power indicator Red: Standby Green: On ● The LED blinks when the TV receives a command from the remote control.
Basic Connection External equipment and cables shown are not supplied with this TV. Please ensure that the unit is disconnected from the mains socket before attaching or disconnecting any leads. Terminals HDMI 2 (p. 11) 2 ETHERNET DIGITAL AUDIO AV 1 (SCART) (p.
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Note ● Do not put the Coaxial cable close to the mains lead to avoid noise. ● Do not place the Coaxial cable under the TV. ● To obtain optimum quality picture and sound, an Aerial, the correct cable (75 Ω coaxial) and the correct terminating plug are required.
Network connections Connect the TV and the Broadband network equipment (modem, hub, or router) by using a LAN cable. ● If you do not have a Broadband network services, please consult your retailer for assistance. ● Confirm the term and conditions of the contracts with your Internet Service Provider (ISP) or telecommunications company.
Identifying Controls Remote Control ● Confirms selections and choices. MEDIA ● Press after selecting channel positions to quickly PLAYER INPUT change channel. ● Displays the Channel List. MENU TEXT STTL GUIDE EXIT ● Easy optional setting for viewing, sound, etc. Coloured buttons (red-green-yellow-blue) ●...
Auto Setup Search and store TV channels automatically. ● These steps are not necessary if the setup has been completed by your local dealer. ● Please complete connections (p. 10, 11) and settings (if necessary) of the connected equipment before starting Auto Setup.
Basic Features Watching TV Turn power on MEDIA PLAYER INPUT INPUT MENU TEXT STTL GUIDE STTL EXIT Switch to TV mode BACK/ OPTION RETURN Select a channel ● To select a more than two-digit channel ASPECT ASPECT position number, e.g. 399 MUTE pqrs wxyz...
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Aspect Change the aspect ratio (image size) Enjoy viewing the image at its optimum size and aspect. ASPECT Programmes usually contain an “Aspect Control Signal” (Widescreen signal, etc.), and the TV will choose the aspect ratio automatically according to the aspect control signal. ...
How to Use Menu Functions Various menus allow you to make settings for the picture, sound, and other functions. Display the menu ● Displays the functions that can be set MENU (varies according to the input signal) MENU EXIT Select the menu select Main Menu BACK/...
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Menu list Menu Item Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives) Selects your favourite picture mode for each input. [Dynamic] / [Normal] / [Cinema] / [True Cinema] / [Game] [Dynamic]: Improves contrast and sharpness for viewing in a bright room. [Normal]: Normal use for viewing in a normal lighting condition. [Cinema]: Improves the performance of contrast, black and colour reproduction for watching movies in a darkened room.
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Menu Item Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives) Press button to reset the current Picture [Viewing Mode] of the selected Reset to Defaults input to the default settings. Selects your favourite sound mode. [Music] / [Speech] / [User] ● The selected mode affects all input signals. [Music]: Improves sound quality for watching music videos, etc.
Menu Item Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives) SPDIF: A standard audio transfer file format Selects the initial setting for digital audio output signal from DIGITAL AUDIO and HDMI 1 (ARC) (ARC function) terminals. [Auto] / [PCM] [Auto]: Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Digital and HE-AAC multi-channel are SPDIF Selection output as Dolby Digital Bitstream.
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TV. [Off] / [On] Power off Link ● 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 connected equipment are turned off.
Menu Item Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives) Selects the preferred language for DVB teletext service (depending on the Preferred Teletext broadcaster). Selects teletext language. [West] / [East1] / [East2] [West]: English, French, German, Greek, Italian, Spanish, Swedish, Turkish, etc. Teletext Character [East1]: Czech, English, Estonian, Lettish, Rumanian, Russian, Ukrainian, etc.
Electrical interference, static electricity, or erroneous operation may damage the data or device. ● Back up the recorded data at regular intervals in case of deteriorated or damaged data or erratic operation of the TV. Panasonic is not liable for any deterioration or damage of recorded data.
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Starting Media Player Insert the USB Flash Memory to the TV (p. 23) Start [Media Player] ● You can also start by pressing following button. MEDIA PLAYER Select the content Contents Select EXIT Select select RETURN Photo Music Movie Access USB 2.0 access Enjoy [Media Player]...
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[Movie] Buttons Description ● Play folder Yellow ● Selects drive type Blue ● Selects [Photo], [Music], or [Movie] ● Selects movies Option menu of [Photo] Menu Item Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives) Selects the transition effect for switching the photo during the slideshow. [None] / [Dissolve] / [Wipe right] / [Wipe left] / [Wipe up] / [Wipe down] / [Box in] / [Box out] / [Random] [Dissolve]: Each photo is dissolved when switching to the next photo.
TV to standby mode with Standby On / Off switch, then turn appears it on again. ● Check foreign objects are not inside the USB port. ● Follow the message’s instructions. An error message appears ● If the problem persists, contact your local Panasonic dealer or the authorised service centre.
Specifications Product fiche Supplier Panasonic Corporation TX-32A400B Model ID Energy efficiency class 80 cm / 31.5 inches (diagonal) Visible screen size(diagonal) On mode average power 30 W consumption 44 kWh Annual energy consumption*1 0.3 W Off mode power consumption Standby power consumption*2 0.3 W...
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Input signal that can be displayed COMPONENT (Y, Pb, Pr), HDMI Mode H. Freq. (kHz) V. Freq. (Hz) COMPONENT HDMI 525 (480) / 60i 16:9 15.73 59.94 525 (480) / 60i 15.73 59.94 525 (480) / 60p 16:9 31.47 59.94 525 (480) / 60p 31.47 59.94...
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.wmv Dolby Digital Video Ver. 9 ● This TV supports this container recorded by .mp4 H.264 BP/MP/HP Panasonic products. For .m4v details, read the manual HE-AAC of the products. Dolby Digital Dolby Digital Plus MPEG2 MP@HL –...
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Music Codec File extension Restrictions .mp3 – .m4a ● Copy-protected files cannot be played back. ● Copy-protected files cannot be played back. .wma ● WMA Lossless is not supported. LPCM .wav – FLAC .flac – Note ● Some files may not be played back even if they fulfill these conditions. ●...
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 more than our cost of physically performing source code distribution, a complete machine-readable copy of the corresponding source code covered under GPL V2.0 or the other licenses with the obligation to do so, as well as the respective copyright notice thereof.
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