Panasonic Viera TC-40D400C Owner's Manual

Panasonic Viera TC-40D400C Owner's Manual

40" class 1080p led hdtv

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Model No.
TC-40D400C
Owner's Manual
40" Class 1080p LED HDTV ∗
(39.5 inches measured diagonally)
*
Panel with LED backlight
English
Thank you for purchasing this Panasonic product.
Please read these instructions before operating your set and retain
them for future reference. The images shown in this manual are for
illustrative purposes only.
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  • Page 1 (39.5 inches measured diagonally) Panel with LED backlight English Thank you for purchasing this Panasonic product. Please read these instructions before operating your set and retain them for future reference. The images shown in this manual are for illustrative purposes only.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Safety Precautions ·····································4 Setting Up the TV ·······································7 Connecting the TV ······································9 First Time Setup ······································· 11 Operating the TV ······································12 Watching External Inputs ··························14 Favorite Channels ····································14 Using Media Player ··································15 Using the Menu Functions ························17 Auto Program ···········································21 Manual Program ·······································21 Input Labels ··············································22 Ratings List for Parental Control···············22...
  • Page 3 Dolby Laboratories. 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...
  • Page 4: Safety Precautions

    Safety Precautions 8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. 9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two CAUTION blades with one wider than the other.
  • Page 5 23) WARNING: EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER (NEC) NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE SMALL PARTS CAN PRESENT CHOKING ANTENNA LEAD-IN HAZARD IF ACCIDENTALLY SWALLOWED. WIRE KEEP SMALL PARTS AWAY FROM YOUNG CHILDREN. DISCARD UNNEEDED SMALL PARTS AND OTHER OBJECTS, INCLUDING ANTENNA GROUND PACKAGING MATERIALS AND PLASTIC DISCHARGE UNIT...
  • Page 6 The Consumer Electronics Association (CEA), of which • ALWAYS place your older CRT television on furniture Panasonic is a member, is committed to making home that is sturdy and appropriate for its size and weight. entertainment enjoyable and safe. To prevent personal injury or death, be sure to follow these following safety •...
  • Page 7: Setting Up The

    ● Bracket physically damaged. ● If you use the pedestal when it is physically damaged, personal injury may result. Contact your nearest Panasonic Dealer immediately. During set-up, make sure that all screws are ● Base securely tightened. ● If sufficient care is not taken to ensure screws are...
  • Page 8 ● Panasonic disclaims liability for any damage or injury arising from incorrect wall-hanging bracket, incorrect fitting or otherwise failure to follow the above Removing the pedestal from the TV instructions.
  • Page 9: Connecting The

    Connecting the TV Connections Antenna or cable and power cord connection Terminals Rear of the TV Power cord VHF/UHF Antenna (supplied) Cable TV Insert the power cord plug (included) firmly into place. Important: ● Disconnect the power cord plug from the wall outlet first.
  • Page 10 ■ ● If the antenna is placed in the wrong location, Using COMPOSITE terminals interference might happen. (Camcorder / Game system / DVD recorder / etc.) Equipment Video cable Audio cable Speaker system Amplifier with speaker system HDMI cable AV / Game equipment ■...
  • Page 11: First Time Setup

    First Time Setup Select ANTENNA/Cable setup method Do you use a Cable, Satellite or Fiber Optic box with this TV? When you first turn on the TV, a series of steps will pop- ANTENNA/Cable setup up to guide you to setup your TV. Do you use a Cable, Satellite or Fiber Optic box with this TV? ●...
  • Page 12: Operating The

    Congratulations! 5 Remote control signal receiver Setup is complete. Enjoy your Panasonic VIERA TV. ● Remote control sensor range is about 23 feet (7 meters) in front of the TV set. Press OK to exit.
  • Page 13 Using the remote control 12 Selects digital channel number ● Example: CH15-1: 13 Selects Closed Caption mode MEDIA PLAYER ● Digital TV: [Off / Service 1-6] ● SLEEP FAVORITE INPUT Analog TV: [Off / CC1-4 / TEXT1-4] MENU ● The selected mode is only set for the program INFO EXIT you are watching at the moment.
  • Page 14: Watching External Inputs

    Favorite Channels 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. You can add your favorite channels in the [Favorite list] for easy channel selection.
  • Page 15: Using Media Player

    Using Media Player [Info] Information panel Media player Photos All photos Media Player allows you to enjoy photo or music 1/70 recorded on a USB Flash Memory. File name 100-0001.jpg Date 15/04/2011 ● INFO During the operation, audio signal is output from Size 640x480 DIGITAL AUDIO OUT and HDMI 2 (ARC function)
  • Page 16 Music mode [Single view] Enters single view mode to view photo one at a time Media player Music Folders [Slideshow] Views all photos in the slideshow mode My Music_1 My Music_2 [View select] Toggles between thumbnail view and folder view Display the view selection in the thumbnail view Access Info...
  • Page 17: Using The Menu Functions

    Using the Menu Picture [Reset to defaults] Functions Resets all picture adjustments to factory default settings. ● Press OK to proceed. [Picture mode] Display the menu Sets the picture mode for each input. MENU [Vivid]: Provides enhanced picture contrast and Example: sharpness for viewing in a well-lit room.
  • Page 18 ■ [MPEG NR] [Equalizer] Reduces picture noise in MPEG-compressed video. Adjusts the frequency level to suit your favorite sound [Off / On] quality – For Digital TV only. ● Available when [Sound mode] is set to [User]. ■ [3:2 pulldown] ●...
  • Page 19 [Change password] Lock Changes the password. ● Input the new 4-digit password, then input again to You will be asked to enter your password each time you confirm. display the [Lock] menu. Note [Password] ● This TV is designed to support the “Downloadable Input your 4-digit password.
  • Page 20 – The on-screen display will pop-up 3, 2, and 1 • A Panasonic DVD Recorder will not turn off if it is (minutes) to indicate the last three (3) remaining still in Rec mode.
  • Page 21: Auto Program

    Auto Program Manual Program This function lets you retune and add all available This function lets you add or remove channels from the channels to the channel list automatically. channel list. Before performing this function, be sure to set Before performing this function, be sure to set [ANTENNA/Cable signal] to the input you want to tune.
  • Page 22: Input Labels

    Input Labels Ratings List for Parental Control You can label the terminal with the type of equipment connected to it. This makes selecting the correct input easier (Input select p. 14). You can also skip any unused terminal with this feature. “V-chip”...
  • Page 23 ■ CANADIAN ENGLISH RATINGS TV-14 [C. E. L. R.] Parents strongly cautioned. This program may contain sophisticated themes, sexual content, strong language ■ and more intense violence. Possible content selections: Exempt - Exempt programming includes: news, sports, – D, L, S, V (all selected) documentaries and other information programming, talk shows, music videos, and variety programming.
  • Page 24: Additional Information

    ■ [JUST] Caution Stretches to justify the 4:3 image to the four corners of ● The V-Chip system that is used in this set is capable the screen. of blocking “NR” programs (non rated, not applicable – Recommended for normal TV broadcast. and none) as per FCC Rules Section 15.120(e)(2).
  • Page 25 Input signal that can be displayed ● 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 Signal name COMPONENT HDMI device during operations with the TV.
  • Page 26: Maintenance

    DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal Maintenance You can enjoy your Home theater by connecting a Dolby Digital (5.1 channel) decoder and “Multi Channel” amplifier to the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminals. First, unplug the power cord plug from the wall outlet. Caution ●...
  • Page 27: Troubleshooting

    AC line it may now be OK. If the  select the correct input source. blinking returns, please contact your local Panasonic Ensure all connections are correct and secure. dealer or Panasonic Service Center for assistance ...
  • Page 28  type and are installed with the correct polarity (+ and −). To operate other devices, such as changing  channels when using Cable or Satellite boxes or operating non-Panasonic Blu-ray players, use the remote control of the devices. English...
  • Page 29: Specifications

    Specifications Dimensions Including pedestal (W × H × D) 35.6” × 22.5” × 9.4” (902 mm × 569 mm × 238 mm) Power Source TV set only (W × H × D) AC 120 V, 60 Hz 35.6” × 20.6” × 3.5” (902 mm ×...
  • Page 30: Limited Warranty (For Canada)

    Limited Warranty (for Canada) English...
  • Page 31 Note...
  • Page 32 Model Number Serial Number Panasonic Corporation of North America Panasonic Canada Inc. Two Riverfront Plaza, Newark, 5770 Ambler Drive NJ 07102-5490 U.S.A. Mississauga, Ontario L4W 2T3 CANADA Printed in Mexico © 2016 Panasonic Corporation of North America. All Rights Reserved.

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