Panasonic TH-32A400G, TH-32A400K, TH-32A400X, TH-32A408K, TH-32A409K, TH-32A410G, TH-32A410K, TH-32A410M, TH-32A410X operating instructions

Safety Precautions

To help avoid risk of electrical shock, fire, damage or injury,

please follow the warnings and cautions below:

ŶMains plug and lead

Warning

If you detect anything unusual,

immediately remove the mains

plug.

ƔMains plug types vary

between countries.

ƔThis TV is designed to operate on:

–A400G/K, A408K, A409K, A410G/K series:

AC 220 - 240 V, 50/60 Hz

–A400X, A410M/X series:

AC Auto 110 - 240V, 50/60 Hz

ƔInsert the mains plug fully into the socket outlet.

ƔEnsure that the mains plug is easily accessible.

ƔDisconnect the mains plug when cleaning the TV.

ƔDo not touch the mains plug with wet hands.

ƔDo not damage the mains lead.

• Do not place a heavy object on

the lead.

• Do not place the lead near a

high temperature object.

• Do not pull on the lead. Hold

onto the mains plug body when

disconnecting the plug.

• Do not move the TV with the lead plugged into a socket

outlet.

• Do not twist the lead, bend it excessively or stretch it.

• Do not use a damaged mains plug or socket outlet.

• Ensure the TV does not crush the mains lead.

ƔDo not use any mains lead other than that provided with

this TV.

ŶTake care

Warning

ƔDo not remove covers and never modify the TV

yourself as live parts are accessible when they

are removed. There are no user serviceable

parts inside.

ƔDo not expose the TV to rain or

excessive moisture. This TV must

not be exposed to dripping or

splashing water and objects filled

with liquid, such as vases, must

not be placed on top of or above

the TV.

ƔDo not insert foreign objects into the TV through the air

vents.

ƔDo not use an unapproved pedestal / mounting equipment.

Be sure to ask your local Panasonic dealer to perform the

setup or installation of approved wall-hanging brackets.

ƔDo not apply strong force or impact to the display panel.

ƔDo not place the TV on sloped or

unstable surfaces, and ensure that

the TV does not hang over the edge

of the base.

ƔThis TV is designed for table-top use.

ƔDo not expose the TV to direct

sunlight and other sources of heat.

To prevent the spread of

fire, keep candles or other

open flames away from

this product at all times

ŶDangerous part / Small object

Warning

ƔThis product contains possibly dangerous parts such as

plastic bags, that can be breathed in or swallowed by

young children accidentally. Keep these parts out of reach

of young children.

ŶPedestal

Warning

ƔDo not disassemble or modify the pedestal.

Caution

ƔDo not use any pedestal other than the one provided with

this TV.

ƔDo not use the pedestal if it becomes warped or physically

damaged. If this occurs, contact your nearest Panasonic

dealer immediately.

ƔDuring setup, make sure that all screws are securely

tightened.

ƔEnsure that the TV does not suffer any impact during

installation of the pedestal.

ƔEnsure that children do not climb onto the pedestal.

ƔInstall or remove the TV from the pedestal with at least two

people.

ƔInstall or remove the TV by the specified procedure.

ŶVentilation

Caution

Allow sufficient space around the TV in order to help prevent

excessive heat, which could lead to early failure of some

electronic components.

Minimum distance (cm)

10 10

ƔVentilation should not be impeded

by covering the ventilation openings

with items such as newspapers,

tablecloths and curtains.

ƔWhether 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.

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ŶMoving the TV

Caution

Before moving the TV, disconnect all cables.

ŶWhen not in use for a long time

Caution

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.

ƔRemove the mains plug from the wall socket when the TV

is not in use for a prolonged period of time.

ŶUse conditions

Caution

ƔThis appliance is intended for use in tropical climates.

ŶBattery for the Remote Control

Caution

ƔIncorrect installation may cause battery leakage, corrosion

and explosion.

ƔReplace only with the same or equivalent type.

ƔDo not mix old and new batteries.

ƔDo not mix different battery types (such as alkaline and

manganese batteries).

ƔDo not use rechargeable batteries (Ni-Cd, etc.).

ƔDo not burn or break up batteries.

ƔDo not expose batteries to excessive heat such as

sunshine, fire or the like.

ƔMake sure you dispose of batteries correctly.

Setting Up the TV

Standard accessories

Accessories may not be placed all together. Take care not to

throw them away unintentionally.

Remote Control

ƔN2QAYB000823

Batteries (R6) × 2

(p. 4)

Mains Lead (p. 5)

ƔOther series ƔA410M series

Pedestal

ƔAssembly screws

× 3

(M4 × 15) × 4

ƔBracket ƔBase

Attaching the pedestal

1 Assemble the pedestal

2 Attach the TV to the pedestal

2

1

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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 Remove the assembly screws from the TV.

2 Pull out the pedestal from the TV.

3 Remove the assembly screws from the bracket.

Inserting remote’s batteries

Note the correct

polarity (+ or -)

Press the hook and

lift the cover

Optional accessories

Wall-hanging bracket (not supplied)

Please contact your local Panasonic dealer to purchase

the recommended optional accessories.

Rear of the TV

Screw for fixing the TV onto the

wall-hanging bracket (not supplied)

Depth of

screw

(View from the side)

ŶHoles for wall-hanging bracket installation

a: 200 mm

b: 200 mm

ŶScrew specification

Type: M4

Depth of screw:

Minimum: 9 mm

Maximum: 14 mm

Warning

ƔWhen optional accessories such as wall brackets etc.

are used, always read and follow the manufactures

installation and usage instructions.

ƔDo not mount the unit directly below ceiling lights (such

as spotlights or halogen lights) which typically give off

high heat. Doing so may warp or damage plastic cabinet

parts.

ƔWhen 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.

ƔTo prevent fall and injury, remove the TV from its fixed

wall position when it is no longer in use.

Connecting the TV

ƔExternal equipment and cables shown are not supplied

with this TV.

ƔEnsure that the unit is disconnected from the mains

socket before attaching or disconnecting any leads.

ƔCheck the type of terminals and cable plugs are correct

when connecting.

ƔWhen using an HDMI cable, use the fully wired one.

ƔKeep the TV away from electronic equipment (video

equipment, etc.) or equipment with an infrared sensor.

Otherwise, distortion of image / sound may occur or

operation of other equipment may be interfered.

ƔAlso read the manual of the equipment being connected.

Terminals

Rear of the TV

1USB port

2 A410M/X only: AV1 IN*

Other models: AV IN*

3HDMI 1

4 A410 series only: HDMI 2

5 AUDIO OUT

6 A410M/X only: AV2 IN

7 Aerial terminal

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Connections

Aerial and mains lead

DVD Recorder /

VCR

RF cable

Aerial

Mains lead

(supplied)

Alternative connection

Insert the mains plug firmly into place.

ƔWhen disconnecting the mains

lead, be absolutely sure to

disconnect the mains plug at the

socket outlet first.

ƔKeep the space between the TV and RF cable to prevent

distorted image.

ƔDo not put the RF cable close to the mains lead to avoid

noise.

ƔDo not place the RF cable under the TV.

ƔAn aerial, correct cable (75 ȍ coaxial) and correct

terminating plug are required to obtain optimum quality

picture and sound.

ƔIf a communal aerial system is used, you may require the

correct connection cable and plug between the wall aerial

socket and the TV.

ƔYour local Television Service Centre or dealer may be able

to assist you in obtaining the correct aerial system for your

particular area and the accessories required.

ƔAny matters regarding aerial installation, upgrading of

existing systems or accessories required, and the costs

incurred, are the responsibility of you, the customer.

ƔIf the aerial is placed in the wrong location, interference

might happen.

Set top box

Set top box

HDMI cable

Satellite dish

AV / Game equipment

Ŷ Using HDMI terminal

HDMI cable Equipment

ƔYou can also make similar connection via HDMI 2.

ŶUsing COMPONENT terminals

Equipment

Audio cable

Component video cable

* A410M/X only: AV1 IN

Other models: AV IN

ŶUsing COMPOSITE terminals

Equipment

Audio cable

Video cable

* A410M/X only: AV1 IN

Other models: AV IN

ƔA410M/X only:

You can also make similar connection via AV2 IN.

Speaker system

Audio cable Amplifier with

speaker system

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Initial Setup

When you first turn on the TV, a series of steps will pop-up

to guide you to setup your TV.

ƔThese steps are not necessary if the setup has been

completed by your local dealer.

1 Plug the mains plug into the socket

outlet, then switch on the TV

A400G/K, A408K, A409K, A410G/K series:

AC 220 - 240 V, 50/60 Hz

A400X, A410M/X series:

AC Auto 110 - 240V, 50/60 Hz

2 Select your language

English

OSD Language

Store

Select

3 Select your area

Channel Plan

Asia/W.Europe

CIS/E.Europe

China

Hong Kong

NZ/Indonesia

CATV/Other 

Confirm

Select

When selecting [CATV/Other], press OK, and then select

the Channel Plan from [Indian CATV], [South Africa],

[American System], [American CATV] or [Japan].

4 Auto Tuning starts

ƔAuto Tuning searches and stores TV channels. The sorted

channel order depends on the TV signal, the broadcasting

system and reception conditions.

5 Select [Home]

Please select your viewing environment.

Home Shop

Confirm

Change

Ɣ[Shop] is for shop display. If you selected [Shop], you

can return to the above screen at the stage of Shop

confirmation screen.

Shop

You have selected shop mode

RETURN

ƔTo change the viewing environment later on, you need

to initialise all settings by accessing [Shipping Condition]

(p. 11).

Setup is now complete and your TV is ready for

viewing.

Operating the TV

Using the remote control

MEDIA

PLAYER

PICTURE

OFF TIMER

EXIT

POWER

INFO

RETURN

OPTION

INPUT

RGYB

ASPECT

MUTE

STILL

LAST VIEW

VOL

113

1011

1 Switches the TV On / Standby

2MEDIA PLAYER (p. 8)

3 Displays [Main Menu] (p. 9)

4 Selects picture mode [Viewing Mode] (p. 9)

ƔPress repeatedly to select.

5 Displays Information banner

6OK

ƔConfirms selections.

ƔPress after selecting channel positions to quickly

change channel.

7 Displays [Option Menu]

ƔShortcuts to some setting menus for picture, sound,

etc.

ƔFollow the operation guide to select / change the

settings.

8 Coloured buttons

ƔPerforms multiple operations which correspond to

the operation guide displayed on the menu screen.

9 Volume Up / Down

10 Sound Mute On / Off

11 Numeric buttons

ƔChanges channel.

ƔWhen in Standby mode, switches TV On.

12 Freezes / unfreezes picture

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13 Input mode selection

ƔTV - switches to TV input mode

ƔAV - displays [Input Selection] screen (p. 7) or

press repeatedly to select the AV input mode

14 OFF TIMER

ƔPress repeatedly to select the period after which the

TV will turn to Standby mode automatically.

[0] / [15] / [30] / [45] / [60] / [75] / [90] (minutes)

15 Changes multiplex sound mode (if available)

Sound mode indicator:

: STEREO : MAIN I

: MONO : SUB II

16 Exits to the TV viewing screen

17 Cursor buttons

ƔMakes selections or adjustments.

18 Returns to the previous menu / page

19 ASPECT

ƔDisplays the [Aspect Selection] screen. Follow the

operation guide to select the mode.

[16:9] / [14:9] / [Just] / [4:3] / [4:3 Full] / [Zoom1] /

[Zoom2] / [Zoom3] (p. 12)

ƔYou can also press the button repeatedly to select

the mode.

20 Channel Up / Down

21 Returns to the last viewed channel

About operation guide

When operating the TV with the remote control, follow the

operation guide available at the bottom of the screen to

perform the operation you want.

Example: [Aspect Selection]

Aspect Selection

16:9

14:9

Just

Select EXIT

RETURN

Change Operation guide

Referring to the operation guide:

ƔTo select the mode

ƔTo change to the selected mode

ƔTo return to the previous menu

RETURN

ƔTo exit the menu

EXIT

Using the TV controls

Indicators on the TV

56 71

1 Displays [Input Selection] screen

ƔOn first press, the [Input Selection] screen for

control panel is displayed. Pressing the button again

will toggle cursor movement.

Displays [Main Menu] when press and hold for

3 seconds

Confirms selection (OK button) while in the menu

system

2 Channel Up / Down

Cursor Up / Down

ƔMakes selections or adjustments when in the menu

system

3 Volume Up / Down

Cursor Left / Right

ƔMakes selections or adjustments when in the menu

system

4 Switches TV On or Standby

ƔTo completely turn Off the TV, remove the mains

plug from the wall socket.

5 Remote control signal receiver

6 C.A.T.S. (Contrast Automatic Tracking System)

sensor

ƔSenses brightness to adjust picture quality when

[Eco Mode] in the Picture Menu is set to [On].

(p. 10)

7 Power LED

ƔRed: Standby

Green: On

Watching External Inputs

Connect the external equipment (p. 5),

then select the input corresponds to the

connected terminal.

Example:

Input Selection

AV1

HDMI1

HDMI2

USB

Note

Ɣ[USB] : Switches to Media Player (p. 8)

ƔYou can label or skip each input mode (except [USB]).

“Input Labels” (p. 11)

Skipped inputs will not be displayed when the AV button

is pressed.

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F0114-0

Printed in Malaysia

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.

The recording and playback of content on this or any

other device may require permission from the owner

of the copyright or other such rights in that content.

Panasonic has no authority to and does not grant

you that permission and explicitly disclaims any right,

ability or intention to obtain such permission on your

behalf. It is your responsibility to ensure that your use

of this or any other device complies with applicable

that legislation for more information on the relevant

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of the rights in the content you wish to record or

playback.

Panasonic and its affiliates make no representations or

warranties of any kind with respect to the USB devices

and the performance of communication between the

USB devices and the USB port of Panasonic products,

and expressly disclaims any and all warranties,

whether express or implied or otherwise, including

without limitation any implied warranty of fitness for a

particular purpose, any loss of data, and any implied

warranties arising from course of dealing or course of

performance of data communication between the USB

devices and the USB port of Panasonic products.

This product is licensed under the AVC patent portfolio

license for the personal and non-commercial use of a

consumer to (i) encode video in compliance with the

AVC Standard (“AVC Video”) 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

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MPEG LA, LLC.

See http://www.mpegla.com.

Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the European Union

This symbol is only valid in the European

Union. If you wish to discard this product,

please 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 Warranty Service

purposes.

Model Number

Serial Number

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Model No.

TH-32A400G TH-32A410GTH-32A400K TH-32A410KTH-32A400X TH-32A410MTH-32A408K TH-32A410XTH-32A409K

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.

Some illustrations are presented as conceptual images and

may be different from the actual products.

Illustrations shown may be different between models and

countries.

The illustrations for A410 series is used in this manual unless

otherwise mentioned.

Transport only in upright position

CLU

TQB4GC1180

Safety Precautions ···················2

Setting Up the TV ·····················3

Connecting the TV ····················4

Initial Setup ·····························6

Operating the TV ······················6

Watching External Inputs ···········7

Using the Media Player ·············8

Using the Menu Functions ··········9

Additional Information ············· 12

Troubleshooting ····················· 13

Specifications ························ 14

Maintenance ························· 15

Licence ································ 15

Operating Instructions

LED TV

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ŶMains plug and lead

ŶTake care

To prevent the spread of

fire, keep candles or other

open flames away from

this product at all times

ŶDangerous part / Small object

ŶPedestal

ŶVentilation

ŶMoving the TV

ŶWhen not in use for a long time

ŶUse conditions

ŶBattery for the Remote Control

Standard accessories

Attaching the pedestal

2

1

Inserting remote’s batteries

Optional accessories

ŶHoles for wall-hanging bracket installation

ŶScrew specification

Terminals

Connections

Ŷ Using HDMI terminal

ŶUsing COMPONENT terminals

ŶUsing COMPOSITE terminals

outlet, then switch on the TV

Using the remote control

Using the TV controls

Connect the external equipment (p. 5),

then select the input corresponds to the

connected terminal.

Contents

Safety Precautions ···················2

Setting Up the TV ·····················3

Connecting the TV ····················4

Initial Setup ·····························6

Operating the TV ······················6

Watching External Inputs ···········7

Using the Media Player ·············8

Using the Menu Functions ··········9

Additional Information ············· 12

Troubleshooting ····················· 13

Specifications ························ 14

Maintenance ························· 15

Licence ································ 15

Operating Instructions

LED TV