Panasonic LED TV Instructions

Panasonic LED TV

Model No.
TH-40HX700Z
TH-50HX700Z
TH-58HX700Z
TH-65HX700Z

Thank you for purchasing this Panasonic product.
Please read these instructions carefully before operating this product and retain them for future reference.
Please carefully read the “Safety Precautions” of this manual before use.
The images shown in this manual are for illustrative purposes only.

Important Notice

Internet apps are provided by their respective service providers, and may be changed, interrupted, or discontinued at any time. Panasonic assumes no responsibility and makes no warranty for the availability or the continuity of the services.

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.

Handling of customer information
Certain customer information such as IP address of your device (this TV)’s network interface will be collected as soon as you connect your Panasonic-branded smart television (this TV) or other devices to the internet (excerpted from our privacy policy). We do this to protect our customers and the integrity of our Service as well as to protect the rights or property of Panasonic. If you wish to know more about the processing of your information in this context, please refer to the full text of our privacy policy displayed at [eHELP] (Search by Purpose > Network > Network settings > Terms of Service and Settings).

When using Internet connecting function of this TV, after agreeing (in the jurisdictions where customer’s consent is required to collect personal information under applicable privacy laws) to or reviewing Panasonic’s terms of service / privacy policy (hereinafter referred to as terms and conditions etc.), customer information on the use of this unit may be collected and used according to terms and conditions etc.

For details of terms of service / privacy policy, refer to [eHELP] (Search by Purpose > Network > Network settings > Terms of Service and Settings).
Customer’s personal information may be recorded on this TV by broadcasting organization or application provider. Before repairing, transferring or discarding this TV, erase all the information recorded on this TV according to the following procedure.
[eHELP] (Search by Purpose > Functions > Shipping Condition).
Customer Information may be collected by provider via application provided by third parties on this TV or website. Please confirm the terms and conditions etc. of provider in advance.

• Panasonic will not be held responsible for collecting or using customer information via application provided by third party on this TV or website.
• When entering your credit card number, name, etc., pay special attention to the trustworthiness of the provider.
• Registered information may be registered in the server etc. of provider. Before repairing, transferring or discarding this TV, be sure to erase the information according to the terms and conditions etc. of provider.

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 copyright legislation in your country. Please refer to that legislation for more information on the relevant laws and regulations involved or contact the owner of the rights in the content you wish to record or playback.

This product is licensed under the AVC patent portfolio license for the personal use of a consumer or other uses in which it does not receive remuneration 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 activity and/or was obtained from a video provider licensed to provide AVC Video. No license is granted or shall be implied for any other use.
Additional information may be obtained from MPEG LA, L.L.C. See http://www.mpegla.com

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.

Safety Precautions

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

• This TV is designed to operate on AC 220-240 V, 50 / 60 Hz.
• Insert the mains plug fully into the mains socket.
• To turn Off the apparatus completely, you must pull the mains plug out of the mains socket. Consequently, the mains plug should be easily accessible at all times.
• 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 mains socket.
• Do not twist the lead, bend it excessively or stretch it.
• Do not use a damaged mains plug or mains socket.
• Ensure the TV does not crush the mains lead.
• Do not use any mains lead other than that provided with this TV.

Take care

• Do not remove covers and never modify the TV yourself as live parts are accessible and risk of electric shock 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.
• If the TV is used in an area where insects may easily enter the TV. It is possible for insects to enter the TV, such as small flies, spiders, ants, etc. which may cause damage to the TV or become trapped in an area visible on the TV, e.g. within the screen.
• 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 any strong force or impact to the display panel.
• Ensure that children do not climb on the TV.
• Do not place the TV on sloping or unstable surfaces, and ensure that the TV does not hang over the edge of the base.

Warning
Never place a TV in an unstable location. A TV may fall, causing serious personal injury or death. Many injuries, particularly to children, can be avoided by taking simple precautions such as:

• Using cabinets or stands recommended by the manufacturer of the TV.
• Only using furniture that can safely support the TV.
• Ensuring the TV is not overhanging the edge of the supporting furniture.
• Not placing the TV on tall furniture (for example, cupboards or bookcases) without anchoring both the furniture and the TV to a suitable support.
• Not placing the TV on cloth or other materials that may be located between the TV and supporting furniture.
• Educating children about the dangers of climbing on furniture to reach the TV or its controls.

If your existing TV is being retained and relocated, the same considerations as above should be applied.

• This TV is designed for indoor use.
• This TV is designed for table-top use.
• Do not expose the TV to direct sunlight and other sources of heat.

Suffocation / Choking Hazard

• The packaging of this product may cause suffocation, and some of the parts are small and may present a choking hazard to young children. Keep these parts out of reach of young children.

Display

• Do not spray water or detergent directly on TV screen for cleaning purpose. Leaking liquid substance will cause damage to TV.
• Be careful of cats, rats or other animals that may urinate on the TV (front and rear). It may lead to TV failure.
• Do not use sharp or hard objects (finger nails, knife and etc.) on TV screen. This may cause damage to the screen surface.

Pedestal

• Do not disassemble or modify the pedestal.
• 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 according to the specified procedure.

Radio waves

• Do not use the TV in any medical institutions or locations with medical equipment. Radio waves may interfere with the medical equipment and may cause accidents due to malfunction.
• Do not use the TV near any automatic control equipment such as automatic doors or fire alarms. Radio waves may interfere with the automatic control equipment and may cause accidents due to malfunction.
• Keep at least 15 cm away from the TV if you have a cardiac pacemaker. Radio waves may interfere with the operation of the pacemaker.
• Do not disassemble or alter the TV in any way.

Built-in wireless LAN

• Do not use the built-in wireless LAN to connect to any wireless network (SSID*) for which you do not have usage rights. Such networks may be listed as a result of searches. However, using them may be regarded as illegal access.
  * SSID is a name for identifying a particular wireless network for transmission.
• Do not subject the built-in wireless LAN to high temperatures, direct sunlight or moisture.
• Data transmitted and received over radio waves may be intercepted and monitored.
• The built-in wireless LAN uses 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz frequency bands. To avoid malfunctions or slow response caused by radio wave interference when using the built-in wireless LAN, keep the TV away from other devices that use 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz signals such as other wireless LAN devices, microwave ovens, and mobile phones.
• When problems occur due to static electricity, etc., the TV might stop operating to protect itself. In this case, turn the TV off at the Mains power On / Off switch, then turn it back on.

Bluetooth® wireless technology

• The TV use the 2.4 GHz radio frequency ISM band (Bluetooth®). To avoid malfunctions or slow response caused by radio wave interference, keep the TV away from the devices such as other wireless LAN devices, other Bluetooth devices, microwaves, mobile phones and the devices that use 2.4 GHz signal.
• 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.

Moving the TV

• Before moving the TV, disconnect all cables.
• At least two people are required to move the TV to prevent injury that may be caused by the tipping or falling of TV.
• Do not hold the screen part as shown below when moving the TV. This may cause malfunction or damage. How to carry the TV. (p. 9)

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

Battery for the Remote Control

• 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.
• Remove the battery from the unit when not using for a prolonged period of time to prevent battery leakage, corrosion and explosion.

Accessories

Standard accessories

Make sure the following accessories are included with your TV. If any items are missing, contact your dealer.

Check for any accessories hidden behind or in the packing material when opening the box.

Operating Instructions with Warranty statement

• Accessories may not be placed all together. Take care not to throw them away unintentionally.
• Illustrations shown above may be different between models and countries.

Installing the TV

Assembling / Removing the pedestal

Preparations

• Make sure to assemble the pedestal before taking out the TV from the carton
• Do not dispose the cushioning material which is also used for removing the pedestal when using the wall hanging bracket or repacking the TV.
• Make sure to use the top cushion for pedestal assembly.
• Do not hold the screen panel part.
• Make sure not to scratch or break the TV.

Assembling the pedestal

• Do not assemble the pedestal by any method other than those specified below.
• Cable arrangement

NOTE:
When lifting the TV, support the TV as shown.

• Do not hold the screen part strongly as shown.
• Lift the TV with the protective sheet attached.
• Do not place the TV temporarily on the floor or desk with TV screen facing down.

Note: Remove the protective sheet and the protective film from TV after installing the pedestal.

Removing the pedestal from the TV

Be sure to remove the pedestal in the following procedures when you use the wall-hanging bracket or repack 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.

Preventing the TV from falling over

It is recommended to secure the pedestal to a furniture as shown to prevent the TV from falling over.

• This information is designed to reduce the risk of injuries caused by the TV falling over. However, no measure can guarantee protection in all cases.

Installing the wall-hanging bracket

When using the wall-hanging bracket
Choosing to wall mount the TV shall be done at the owner’s risk. Always use a qualified installer to perform a TV wall bracket installation. Incorrect fitting may cause equipment to fall, resulting in injury and product damage. Any such damage will void your warranty.

• Holes for wall-hanging bracket installation Rear of the TV

Warning

• Using other wall-hanging brackets, or installing a wall-hanging bracket by yourself have the risk of personal injury and product damage. In order to maintain the unit’s performance and safety, be absolutely sure to ask your dealer or a licensed contractor to secure the wall-hanging brackets. Any damage caused by installing without a qualified installer will void your warranty.
• Carefully read the instructions accompanying optional accessories, and be absolutely sure to take steps to prevent the TV from falling off.
• Handle the TV carefully during installation since subjecting it to impact or other forces may cause product damage.
• Take care when fixing wall brackets to the wall. Always ensure that there are no electrical cables or pipes in the wall before hanging bracket.
• To prevent fall and injury, remove the TV from its fixed wall position when it is no longer in use.

Connections

• 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 cables.
• Check the terminal type and cable plugs are correct for connection.
• Use a fully wired HDMI compliant cable. Please use a High Speed HDMI cable when connecting for high resolution pictures.
• 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 affected.
• Please also read the manual of the equipment being connected.

Terminals

1. Headphone / Subwoofer jack (p. 14)
2. HDMI 1 – 2 (p. 12 – 14)
3. USB 1 port This symbol indicates DC operation.
4. ETHERNET terminal (p. 12)
5. Aerial terminal (p. 11)
6. Satellite terminal (p. 12)
7. HDMI 3
8. USB 2 – 3 port This symbol indicates DC operation.
9. AV IN (COMPONENT / VIDEO) (p. 13)
10. DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

Basic connections

Mains leadInsert the mains plug firmly into place.

When disconnecting the mains lead, be absolutely sure to disconnect the mains plug from the mains socket first.

1. RF cable
2. Aerial
   • For Digital TV, Analogue TV
   • Keep RF (aerial) cable away from the mains lead to avoid and minimize mains interference pickup.
   • Do not place the RF cable under the TV.
   • An aerial, correct cable (75 ohm 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.

1. Satellite cable
2. Satellite dish
   • For Satellite TV
   • To ensure your satellite dish is correctly installed, please consult your local dealer. Also consult the received satellite broadcasting companies for details.

AV device

DVD Recorder / Blu-ray Recorder, etc.

1. RF cable
2. HDMI cable
3. DVD Recorder / Blu-ray Recorder, etc.
4. Aerial

Set top box

1. HDMI cable
2. Set top box
3. Satellite dish

Network

A broadband network environment is required to be able to use internet services.

• If you do not have any broadband network services, please consult your retailer for assistance.
• Prepare the internet environment for wired connection or wireless connection.
• Setup of the network connection will start when first using the TV. (p. 17)

Wired connection

Wireless connection

1. Built-in wireless LAN
2. Access point

Connections for 4K / HDR compatible equipment

1. HDMI cable
2. 4K / HDR compatible equipment

• To watch high-definition 4K more accurately or HDR content, connect the 4K / HDR compatible equipment to HDMI1 or 2 terminal.
• Connect the 4K compatible equipment to HDMI terminal using a 4K compatible cable and you can watch content in 4K format.
• Supporting HDR does not increase the peak brightness capabilities of the TV panel.

[HDMI Auto Setting] (Setup Menu

Reproduces the image more precisely with the expanded colour gamut when connecting the 4K compatible equipment. Select the mode depending on the equipment.

[Mode1]: For better compatibility. Set to [Mode1] when the image or sound in HDMI input is not played properly.
[Mode2]: For the 4K compatible equipment that has the function to output the image precisely with the expanded colour gamut.

• To change the mode
  1. Select the HDMI input mode connected to the equipment.
  2. Display the menu and select [HDMI Auto Setting] (Setup Menu).
• For information about the valid format, refer to [eHELP] (Search by Purpose > Watching > 4K resolution > HDMI Auto Setting).

Other connections**

DVD Player

1. DVD Player
2. Audio cable (Shielded)
3. Component video cable (Shielded)

Camcorder / Game equipment

1. Camcorder / Game equipment
2. Audio cable (Shielded)
3. Composite video cable (Shielded)

Amplifier (external speakers)

1. HDMI cable
2. Amplifier with speaker system
3. External equipment (DVD Player, etc.)

• Use HDMI2 to connect the TV to an amplifier which has ARC (Audio Return Channel) function.
  If connecting to an amplifier without ARC function, use DIGITAL AUDIO OUT.

1. Optical cable
2. DIGITAL AUDIO IN
3. e.g. Amplifier with speaker system

• ARC function is not supported when performing mirroring on the TV set.

Headphones

To use the headphones, set [Headphone Terminal Output] to [Headphone].

Subwoofer

To use the subwoofer, set [Headphone Terminal Output] to [Sub Woofer]. (The subwoofer output from the TV is the same for both L and R).

USB HDD (for recording)

• Use USB 1 port for connecting the USB HDD.
• For details, refer to [eHELP] (Search by Purpose > Recording).

VIERA Link

• Use HDMI1 – 3 for VIERA Link connection.
• For details, refer to [eHELP] (Search by Purpose > Functions > VIERA Link “HDAVI Control™”).

** For more details on Other Connection, refer to [eHELP] (Search by Purpose > Watching > External Connection)

Cable arrangement

Fixing the cables

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

Identifying Controls

Remote Control

1. Switches TV On or Off (Standby)
2. PICTURE: Changes viewing mode.
3. [Main Menu]: Access Picture, Sound, Network, Timer, Setup and Help Menus, etc.
4. Teletext button: Switches to teletext mode.
5. Information: Display channel and programme information.
6. NETFLIX:
   • Accesses NETFLIX service directly.
   • A broadband network environment is required in order to fully use this function.
   • This service may be stopped or changed without notice.
7. OK: Confirms selections and choices.
8. [Option Menu]: Easy optional setting for viewing, sound, etc.
9. Coloured buttons (red-green-yellow-blue)
10. Volume Up / Down
11. Numeric buttons
    • Changes channel and teletext pages.
    • Sets characters.
    • When in Standby mode, switches TV on.
12. [eHELP]: Built-in Operating Instructions.
13. [My App]**
14. Input mode selection
    • TV – switches to Satellite TV / Digital TV / Analogue TV.
    • AV – switches to AV input mode from Input Selection list.
15. Audio Description
16. Subtitles
17. EXIT: Returns to normal viewing screen.
18. HOME**
19. APPS**
20. Cursor buttons
21. RETURN: Returns to the previous menu / page.
22. Channel Up / Down
23. Sound Mute On / Off 2
24. Last view: Switches to previously viewed channel or input mode.
25. Operations for contents, connected equipment, etc
26. Off Timer: Sets the time for the TV to automatically turn off.
27. TV Guide: Displays Electronic Programme guide.

**For more details on Remote Control, refer to [eHELP] (Search by Purpose > Home)

Installing / Removing batteries

Indicator / Control panel

First time Auto Tuning

When the TV is turned on for the first time, it will automatically search for available TV channels and give options to set up the TV.

• These steps are not necessary if the setup has been completed by your local dealer.
• Please complete connections (p. 11 – 14) and settings (if necessary) of the connected equipment before starting Auto Tuning. For information about the settings for the connected equipment, read the manual of the equipment.

1. Plug the TV into a live mains socket and turn the power on
2. Select the following items
   Set up each item by following the on-screen instructions.

Select OSD language
Select [Home]
Select your viewing environment to use in your home environment.

• [Shop] is for shop display.
• To change viewing environment later on, you will need to initialize all settings by accessing Shipping Condition.

How to Use eHELP

[eHELP] is the detailed operating instructions built into the TV, and gives a more detailed explanation for a better understanding of the operation of each feature.

1. Display [eHELP]
   If the [eHELP] has been accessed previously since the TV was turned on, the confirmation screen is displayed to select whether to go to the [First page] or to the [Last viewed page].
   
2. Select the menu
   
   [Keyword Search]:
   Search the content of eHELP in the keyword.
   [Search by Purpose]:
   Search the content of eHELP for each item.
   [Support]:
   Access the support information (FAQs, etc.).
   
3. Select the item

Maintenance

Display panel, Cabinet, Pedestal

Regular care:
Gently wipe the surface of the display panel, cabinet, or pedestal by using a soft cloth to remove dirt or fingerprints.
For stubborn dirt:

1. First clean the dust from the surface.
2. Dampen a soft cloth with clean water or diluted neutral detergent (1 part detergent to 100 parts water).
3. Wring out the cloth firmly. (Please note, do not let liquid enter the TV inside as it may lead to product failure).
4. Carefully wipe moisten and wipe away the stubborn dirt.
5. Finally, wipe away all the moisture.

Caution

• Do not use a hard cloth or rub the surface too hard, otherwise this may cause scratches on the surface.
• Take care not to subject the surfaces to insect repellent, solvent, thinner or other volatile substances. This may degrade surface quality or cause peeling of the paint.
• The surface of the display panel is specially treated and may be easily damaged. Take care not to tap or scratch the surface with your fingernail or other hard objects.
• Do not allow the cabinet and pedestal to make contact with a rubber or PVC substance for a long time. This may degrade surface quality.

Mains plug: Wipe the mains plug with a dry cloth at regular intervals. Moisture and dust may cause fire or electrical shock.

Specifications

1. The frequency and channel differ depending on the country.
2. Not all the Bluetooth compatible devices are available with this TV. Up to 5 devices can be used simultaneously.

Note:

• Design and Specifications are subject to change without notice. Mass and Dimensions shown are approximate.
• For information about the open source software, refer to [eHELP] (Search by Purpose > Read first > Before use > Licence).

www.panasonic.co.nz

Documents / Resources

Panasonic LED TV [pdf] Instructions LED TV, TH-40HX700Z, TH-50HX700Z, TH-58HX700Z, TH-65HX700Z

References

• Panasonic New Zealand