Panasonic 32" Class 720p 1080p Led Lcd Tv Tc 32a400 Owners Manual

Model No.
TC-32A400U
TC-39A400U
TC-40A420U
Owner’s Manual
32” Class 720p LED LCD TV
(31.5 inches measured diagonally)
39” Class 1080p LED LCD TV
(38.5 inches measured diagonally)
40” Class 1080p LED LCD TV
(39.5 inches measured diagonally)
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Please read these instructions before operating your set and retain 
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Contents
Safety Precautions ··················\
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Setting Up the TV ··················\
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Connecting the TV ··················\
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First Time Setup ··················\
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Operating the TV ··················\
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Watching External Inputs ··················\
··· 15
Favorite Channels ··················\
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Using Media Player··················\
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Using the Menu Functions ··················\
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This product incorporates the following software:
(1) 
the software licensed under the GNU General Public 
License, Version 2.0 (GPL V2.0) and/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...

Safety Precautions
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Safety Precautions
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock, 
do not remove cover or back. No user-serviceable 
parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service 
personnel.
The lightning flash with arrowhead within a 
triangle is intended to tell the user that parts 
inside the product are a risk of electric shock 
to persons.
The exclamation point within a triangle 
is intended to tell the user that important 
operating and...

Safety Precautions
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EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER 
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19)  An outside antenna system should not be...

Safety Precautions
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FCC and IC STATEMENT
This equipment has been tested and found to comply 
with the limits for an Other Class B digital device, 
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits 
are designed to provide reasonable protection against 
harmful interference in a residential installation. This 
equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio 
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in 
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful 
interference to radio...

Safety Precautions
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as   • ALWAYS make sure that the wall or ceiling where 
you are mounting the television is appropriate. Some 
mounts are not designed to be mounted to walls and 
ceilings with steel studs or cinder block construction. If 
you are unsure, contact a professional installer.
 • Televisions can be heavy. A minimum of two people is  required for a wall or ceiling mount...

Setting Up the TV
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Setting Up the TV
Supplied accessories
Check that all the following items have been 
included with your TV
Remote Control
 
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Batteries (2)
 
●
AA Battery
 
●
Installation 
 (p. 8)
Power cord
 
●
Connection  (p. 11)
  Pedestal 
●
Assembly screws
32” class 39” class 40” class
 × 3
(M5 × 15) × 4(M5 × 10) × 4
(M4 × 15) × 4(M4 × 12) × 4(M4 × 12) × 4
 
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Bracket
32” class
 39”/40” class
 
●
Base
32” class
39” class
40” class
Owner’s Manual
 Quick start...

Setting Up the TV
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1 Assemble the pedestal
 • 32” class
 •39” class
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 •40” class
2 Attach the TV to the pedestal
 •32” class
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Setting Up the TV
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•40” class
2
1
 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 Lay the TV on a foam mat or thick soft cloth on a table 
(32” class only).
2 Remove the assembly screws  from the TV.
3 Pull out the pedestal from the TV.
4 Remove the assembly screws  from the bracket.
 Wall mounting the TV (optional)
Please contact a professional installer to purchase 
the recommended UL qualified...