Panasonic TH-32A300M - Manual

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Safety Precautions

To help avoid risk of electrical shock, fire, damage or injury,
please follow the warnings and cautions below:

Mains plug and lead

Warning

If you detect anything unusual,
immediately remove the mains
plug.

Mains plug types vary
between countries.

This TV is designed to operate on AC Auto 110 - 240 V,
50/60 Hz.

Insert the mains plug fully into the socket outlet.

Ensure that the mains plug is easily accessible.

Disconnect the mains plug when cleaning the TV.

Do not touch the mains plug with wet hands.

Do 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.

Do not use any mains lead other than that provided with
this TV.

Take care

Warning

Do 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.

Do 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.

Do not insert foreign objects into the TV through the air
vents.

Do 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.

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

Do not place the TV on sloped or
unstable surfaces, and ensure that
the TV does not hang over the edge
of the base.

This TV is designed for table-top use.

Do 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

Dangerous part / Small object

Warning

This 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.

Pedestal

Warning

Do not disassemble or modify the pedestal.

Caution

Do not use any pedestal other than the one provided with
this TV.

Do not use the pedestal if it becomes warped or physically
damaged. If this occurs, contact your nearest Panasonic
dealer immediately.

During setup, make sure that all screws are securely
tightened.

Ensure that the TV does not suffer any impact during
installation of the pedestal.

Ensure that children do not climb onto the pedestal.

Install or remove the TV from the pedestal with at least two
people.

Install or remove the TV by the specified procedure.

Ventilation

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)

Ventilation should not be impeded
by covering the ventilation openings
with items such as newspapers,
tablecloths and curtains.

Whether 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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Moving the TV

Caution

Before moving the TV, disconnect all cables.

Move the TV with at least two
people. Support as shown to
avoid injury by the TV tipping
or falling.

When 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.

Remove the mains plug from the wall socket when the TV
is not in use for a prolonged period of time.

Use conditions

Caution

This appliance is intended for use in tropical climates.

Battery for the Remote Control

Caution

Incorrect installation may cause battery leakage, corrosion
and explosion.

Replace only with the same or equivalent type.

Do not mix old and new batteries.

Do not mix different battery types (such as alkaline and
manganese batteries).

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

Do not burn or break up batteries.

Do not expose batteries to excessive heat such as
sunshine, fire or the like.

Make 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

N2QAYB000823

(p. 7)

Batteries (R6) × 2

(p. 3)

Mains Lead

(p. 5)

Clamper

(p. 6)

Pedestal

(p. 4)

Assembly screws

× 4

(M4 × 25) × 4

Bracket

Base

Inserting remote’s batteries

Note the correct
polarity (+ or -)

Press the hook and
lift the cover

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Attaching the pedestal

Assemble the pedestal

Front

Attach the TV to the pedestal

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.

Remove the assembly screws

from the TV.

Pull out the pedestal from the TV.

Remove the assembly screws

from the bracket.

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)

Holes for wall-hanging bracket installation

200 mm

100 mm

Screw specification

Type:

Depth of screw:

Minimum: 10 mm
Maximum: 16 mm

Warning

When optional accessories such as wall brackets etc.
are used, always read and follow the manufactures
installation and usage instructions.

Do 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.

When 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.

To prevent fall and injury, remove the TV from its fixed
wall position when it is no longer in use.

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Keep the space between the TV and RF cable to prevent
distorted image.

Do not put the RF cable close to the mains lead to avoid
noise.

Do not place the RF cable under the TV.

An aerial, correct cable (75

coaxial) and correct

terminating plug are required to obtain optimum quality
picture and sound.

If a communal aerial system is used, you may require the
correct connection cable and plug between the wall aerial
socket and the TV.

Your 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.

Any matters regarding aerial installation, upgrading of
existing systems or accessories required, and the costs
incurred, are the responsibility of you, the customer.

If the aerial is placed in the wrong location, interference
might happen.

AV / Game equipment

Using HDMI terminal

HDMI cable

Equipment

You can also make similar connection via HDMI 2.

Using COMPONENT terminals

AV1

AUDIO

VIDEO

COMPONENT

Y/VIDEO

Equipment

Audio cable

Component
video cable

Using COMPOSITE terminals

AV1

AUDIO

VIDEO

COMPONENT

Y/VIDEO

Equipment

Audio cable

Video cable

You can also make similar connections via AV2 IN.

Connecting the TV

External equipment and cables shown are not supplied
with this TV.

Ensure that the unit is disconnected from the mains socket
before attaching or disconnecting any leads.

Check the type of terminals and cable plugs are correct
when connecting.

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

Keep 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.

Also read the manual of the equipment being connected.

Terminals

ANALOG AUDIO

via AV1

AV1

AUDIO

OUT

ANT

AUDIO

VIDEO

COMPONENT

Y/VIDEO

USB

AV2

VIDEO

L
AUDIO
R

ANALOG AUDIO

via AV1

ANT

USB

AV2

VIDEO

L
AUDIO
R

Rear of the TV

AV1

AUDIO

VIDEO

COMPONENT

Y/VIDEO

AUDIO

OUT

HDMI 1 - 2

AV1 IN

AV2 IN

USB port

Aerial terminal

AUDIO OUT

Connections

Aerial and mains lead

ANT

DVD Recorder /

VCR

RF cable

Mains lead
(supplied)

Aerial

Alternative connection

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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.

These steps are not necessary if the setup has been
completed by your local dealer.

Plug the mains plug into the socket
outlet, then switch on the TV

AC Auto 110 - 240 V,
50/60 Hz

Select your language

English

OSD Language

Store

Select

Select your area

Channel Plan

Asia/W.Europe

CIS/E.Europe

China

Hong Kong

NZ/Indonesia

CATV/Other

When selecting [CATV/Other], press

, and then select

the Channel Plan from [Indian CATV], [South Africa],
[American System], [American CATV] or [Japan].

Start Auto Tuning

Auto Tuning starts

Auto Tuning searches and stores TV channels. The sorted
channel order depends on the TV signal, the broadcasting
system and reception conditions.

Select [Home]

Please select your viewing environment.

Home

Shop

Confirm

Change

[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

To 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.

Set top box

HDMI cable

Satellite dish

Speaker system

AUDIO

OUT

Audio cable

Amplifier with

speaker system

Using the clamper

Do not bundle the RF cable and mains lead together
(could cause distorted image).

Fix cables with clampers as necessary.

When using the optional accessory, follow the option’s
assembly manual to fix cables.

Attach the clamper

Bundle the cables

Insert the clamper in a hole

hole

hooks

To remove from the TV

To loosen

Press both snaps

snaps

knob

Press the knob

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13 Input mode selection

TV - switches to TV input mode

AV - displays [Input Selection] screen (p. 8) or

press repeatedly to select the AV input mode

14 OFF TIMER

Press repeatedy 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

Makes selections or adjustments.

18 Returns to the previous menu / page
19 ASPECT

Displays 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)

You 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:

To select the mode

To change to the selected mode

To return to the previous menu

RETURN

To exit the menu

EXIT

Operating the TV

Using the remote control

MEDIA

PLAYER

PICTURE

OFF TIMER

EXIT

POWER

INFO

RETURN

OPTION

INPUT

ASPECT

MUTE

STILL

LAST VIEW

VOL

14
15
16

4
5

7
8

1 Switches the TV On / Standby
2 MEDIA PLAYER (p. 8)
3 Displays [Main Menu] (p. 10)
4 Selects picture mode

[Viewing Mode] (p. 10)

Press repeatedly to select.

5 Displays Information banner
6 OK

Confirms selections.

Press after selecting channel positions to quickly
change channel.

7 Displays [Option Menu]

Shortcuts to some setting menus for picture, sound,
etc.

Follow the operation guide to select / change the
settings.

8 Coloured buttons

Performs 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

Changes channel.

When in Standby mode, switches TV On.

12 Freezes / unfreezes picture

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Printed in Malaysia

Web Site: http://panasonic.net

Panasonic does not guarantee operation and
performance of peripheral devices made by other
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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
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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
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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-32A300M

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.

Transport only in upright position

CPE

TQB4GC1273

Operating Instructions

LED TV

Contents

Safety Precautions ··················· 2
Setting Up the TV ····················· 3
Connecting the TV ···················· 5
Initial Setup ····························· 6
Operating the TV ······················ 7
Watching External Inputs ··········· 8
Using the Media Player ············· 8
Using the Menu Functions ········ 10
Additional Information ············· 12
Troubleshooting ····················· 13
Specifications ························ 14
Maintenance ························· 15
Licence ································ 15

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