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Operating Instructions
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Dolby, Pro Logic and the
are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
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TQB8E3431---2
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WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS
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This TV set is designed to operate on 220 -- 240V, 50Hz A.C.
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CABINET AND PICTURE TUBE CARE
Remove the mains plug from the wall socket. The cabinet and
picture tube can be cleaned with a soft cloth moistened with
mild detergent and water. Do not use solutions containing
benzol or petroleum. TV sets can produce static electricity,
care must be taken whenever touching the TV screen.
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To prevent damage which might result in electric shock or fire,
do not expose this TV set 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.
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Adequate ventilation is essential to prevent failure of electrical
components, we recommend that a gap of at least 5cm is left
all around this television receiver even when it is placed inside
a cabinet or between shelves.
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WARNING : HIGH VOLTAGE !!!
Donot remove the rear cover as live parts are accessible when
it is removed. There are no user serviceable parts inside.
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D
Avoid exposing the TV set to direct sunlight and other sources
of heat.
The On/Off switch on this model does not fully disconnect the
TV from the mains supply. Remove the mains plug from the
wall socket when the TV set is not used for a prolonged period
of time.
FOR YOUR SAFETY PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING TEXT CAREFULLY
This appliance is supplied with a fitted three pin mains plug for your safety and convenience. A 5 amp fuse is fitted in this plug. If the
fuse is replaced then the replacement fuse must be 5 amp rated and should be approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362.
ASA
Check for the ASTA mark
or the BSI mark
on the body of the fuse.
If the fitted plug has a removable fuse cover you must ensure that it is refitted when the fuse is
replaced. If you lose the fuse cover the plug must not be used until a replacement cover is
obtained. Replacement fuse covers can be purchased through your local Panasonic dealer.
Example 1.
The plug fitted to this appliance incorporates a mains filter circuit. If this is removed or
replaced with a non-- filtered plug this television will no longer meet the European
standards for Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC). If the fitted plug is unsuitable for
the socket outlet in your home an appropriate adapter should be used.
Nonetheless, if the fitted plug is replaced, the fuse should be taken out and the cut-- off
plug disposed of safely. There is danger of severe electrical shock if the cut off plug is
inserted into any 13 amp. socket.
If a new plug is to be fitted please observe the wiring code as shown below.
If in any doubt please consult a qualified electrician.
Example 2.
How to replace the fuse (for plug type shown in example 1) :
Lift out the removable fuse compartment with a screwdriver and replace the fuse, then refit
securely into the mains plug (See example 1).
How to replace the fuse (for plug type shown in example 2) :
Lift open the fuse compartment, in the mains plug, with a screwdriver, and replace the fuse,
then press the fuse cover down securely. (See example 2).
IMPORTANT :-- The wires in the mains lead of this appliance are coloured in accordance with the following code :--
BLUE : NEUTRAL BROWN : LIVE
As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this appliance may not correspond to the markings identifying the terminals in your plug,
proceed as follows :--
1.
2.
The BLUE wire must be connected to the terminal marked ‘N’ or coloured black.
The BROWN wire must be connected to the terminal marked ‘L’ or coloured red.
IMPORTANT NOTE : Under no circumstances should either of these wires be connected to the Earth terminal of the three pin plug,
marked with the letter ‘E’ or the earth symbol.
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ACCESSORIES
Check that you have the accessories and items shown
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Operating Instruction book
TQB8E3431---1
Remote Control Transmitter
EUR511210
Batteries for the Remote Control
Transmitter.
(2 x R6 (UM3) size)
Carton pack (Video cabinet / Speaker pack), comprising :
Video cabinet
Speaker cables (x3)
CRT Guarantee
TV Guarantee
Questionnaire
Rear surround speakers (x2)
Centre speaker
INSERTING THE REMOTE CONTROL BATTERIES
1
2
3
Slide off the battery cover
Notes:
Insert batteries -- note correct polarity
Replace the cover
(+ and -- )
D
D
D
Make sure that the batteries are fitted the correct way round.
Do not mix old batteries with new batteries. Remove old, exhausted batteries immediately.
Do not mix different battery types, i.e. Alkaline and Manganese. Do not use rechargeable (Ni-- Cad) batteries.
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BASIC CONTROLS : FRONT PANEL AND REMOTE CONTROL
Press here and open flap to expose TV controls, front AV3 and headphone terminals
MAINS Power On/Off switch
RCA Audio/Video sockets
(page 40)
Red light indicates Standby mode. Use
S t a n d b y s w i t c h , --- , + o r 0 --- 9 b u t t o n s t o
switch TV On
S---VHS socket (see page 40)
STR (Normalisation store)
Used to store tuning and other function settings
Headphone socket (see page 40)
TV/AV switch (see page 30)
F (Function select)
Displays the On Screen Display functions, use repeatedly to select
from the available functions --- Volume, Contrast, Brightness, Colour,
Sharpness, Tint (in NTSC mode), Bass, Treble, Balance, Tuning mode
and Geomagnetic correction
Increases or decreases the programme position by one. When
a function is already displayed, press to increase or decrease
the selected function
Standby On/Off switch
Switches TV On or Off standby
Sound mute On/Off
Menu buttons
Press to access the Picture, Sound
and Setup menus (see page 14)
Cursor buttons to make selections and
adjustments
Status button
Press to display programme position,
programme name, channel number, time,
NICAM mode
Switch between viewing TV or AV input
(see page 30)
Coloured buttons used for
and programme table
Programme Edit functions (see page 22)
Teletext functions (see page 38)
AV selection (see page 30)
Teletext buttons (see page 38)
Direct TV Record button
(see page 32)
Programme / channel change
buttons (0-9) and Teletext page buttons
(see page 38)
Surround on/off
When in Standby mode,
switches TV on
Aspect control button
(see page 15)
Programme position for selection of two digit
programmes (10-99) using numeric buttons
Direct channel access
During normal TV viewing or when in the
Tuning, Programme edit or Manual
tuning menus, press and then enter
channel number using the numeric
buttons
VCR / DVD buttons
(see page 37)
The N button will recall settings
stored with STR
The Help button provides a
demonstration of On Screen
Display menus
STR (Normalisation store)
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QUICK START GUIDE
Connection and setting up options
1.
2.
3.
4.
If connecting the TV using an RF cable only, proceed to option 1.
If connecting the TV using Scart and RF cables, proceed to option 2.
If connecting the TV to a Q-- Link (or Q-- Link compatible) VCR, proceed to option 3 on page 7.
If connecting the TV to a Q-- Link (or Q-- Link compatible) VCR and a Satellite Receiver, proceed to option 4 on page 8.
1. Connection of TV using an RF cable only
RF Connection
Connect the RF cable into the TV Aerial socket (
D
).
Mains
Socket
Aerial
Input
socket
2. Connection of TV and VCR using Scart and RF cables
Scart Connections
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D
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The VCR can also be connected to the TV using a Scart cable if you are using a Scart equipped VCR.
Use the TV’s AV1 Scart socket for a VCR.
Use the TV’s AV2S Scart socket for an S---Video VCR.
RF Connection
Connect the RF cable to the Aerial In socket of the VCR and an RF cable from the VCR Aerial Out socket to the
D
TV Aerial socket (
).
TV
Mains
Socket
Mains
Socket
Aerial
Input
socket
VCR
Aerial
Input
socket
AV1 and AV2
Scart sockets
Aerial
Output
socket
AV1
Scart socket
Notes :
Additional equipment and cables are not supplied.
Further details of Audio/ Video connections can be found on pages 40 and 41.
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QUICK START GUIDE
What is Q - Link ?
Q-- Link allows direct communication between the TV and a Q-- Link (or Q-- Link compatible) VCR, this will enable features such as
downloading of tuning information from the TV to the VCR.
When using a “NEXTVIEWLINK” VCR the main features possible are the following :
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Preset Download
-- Downloading of tuning information from the TV to the VCR.
D
Direct TV Record
-- For immediate recording of the current program (What You See Is What You Record).
When using a “Q-- Link” VCR the main features possible are the following :
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D
D
D
D
Preset Download
Direct TV Record
TV/VCR Auto Power On
-- Downloading of tuning information from the TV to the VCR.
-- For immediate recording of the current program (What You See Is What You Record).
-- When the VCR plays a tape the TV will automatically switch On and select the AV2 input.
VCR Auto Power Standby -- When the TV is switched into Standby, the VCR will also switch into Standby.
VCR Image view On
-- If the TV is in Standby mode and the VCR sends a menu to be displayed on the TV screen
(e.g. Main menu), the TV will automatically switch On and the menu will be displayed.
This TV will also communicate with other VCR’s that bear the following logos :
D
D
D
D
“DATA LOGIC”
“Easy Link”
“Megalogic”
“SMARTLINK”
(a trademark of Metz Corporation).
(a trademark of Philips Corporation).
(a trademark of Grundig Corporation).
(a trademark of Sony Corporation).
These VCR’s may support some or all of the above functions. Refer to the VCR operating instruction book.
Further information on Q-- Link can be found on page 31.
In order for Q-- Link to function correctly, the Scart cables must be connected in a certain way, dependent on whether the TV
is being connected to a VCR (option 3, below) or to a VCR and Satellite Receiver (option 4, overleaf).
3. Q - Link connection of TV and VCR using Scart and RF cables
Scart Connection
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The VCR must be connected to the AV2 Scart socket of this TV using a ’fully wired’ Scart cable.
Note :
If using a “Q-- Link” VCR then the AV1 Scart of the VCR must be connected to the AV2 socket of the TV. If your VCR is not a “Q-- Link”
VCR, please consult your VCR operating instruction book.
RF Connection
D
Connect the RF cable to the Aerial In socket of the VCR and an RF cable from the VCR Aerial Out socket to the TV Aerial
socket (
).
TV
Mains
Socket
Mains
Socket
VCR
Aerial
Input
socket
Aerial
Input
socket
Aerial
Output
socket
AV1
Scart socket
AV2 Scart
socket
Notes :
Additional equipment and cables are not supplied.
Further details of Audio/ Video connections can be found on pages 40 and 41.
Further information for VCR and Satellite Receiver installation with this TV can be found on page 36.
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QUICK START GUIDE
4. Q - Link connection of TV, VCR and Satellite Receiver using Scart and RF cables
For Q-- Link to function correctly the TV, VCR and Satellite Receiver must be connected as shown in the diagram below.
Scart Connections
’Fully wired’ Scart cables should be used for all of the Scart connections.
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The AV2 Scart of the VCR must be connected to the VCR socket of the Satellite Receiver.
D
The TV Scart socket of the Satellite Receiver must be connected to the AV1 Scart socket of the TV.
Note :
If using a “Q-- Link” VCR then the AV1 Scart of the VCR must be connected to the AV2 socket of the TV. If your VCR is not a “Q-- Link”
VCR, please consult your VCR operating instruction book.
RF Connections
D
Connect an RF cable to the Aerial In socket of the Satellite Receiver.
Connect an RF cable from the RF Out socket of the Satellite Receiver to the RF In socket of the VCR.
D
D
Connect an RF cable from the RF Out socket of the VCR to the TV Aerial In socket (
).
TV
Mains
Socket
Mains
Socket
Aerial
Output
socket
TV Scart
socket
SATELLITE
RECEIVER
VCR Scart
socket
Aerial
Input
socket
AV1 Scart
socket
AV2 Scart
socket
Aerial
Input
socket
Mains
Socket
AV1
Scart socket
VCR
Aerial
Input
socket
Aerial
Output
socket
AV2
Scart socket
Notes :
Additional equipment and cables are not supplied.
Further details of Audio/ Video connections can be found on pages 40 and 41.
Further information for VCR and Satellite Receiver installation with this TV can be found on page 36.
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QUICK START GUIDE
Connect the speakers
The TV must be switched Off.
1. Twist the wire ends before inserting.
2. Insert into terminals.
Ensure that bare speaker wires are not touching.
Press
lever
Insert wire
Rear Surround Speakers
Rear of TV
Wall mounting
point
Rear Left +
Rear Left --
Rear Right +
Rear Right --
Speaker stand mounting
bracket, slide off to expose
the speaker terminals.
(Speaker stands are not
supplied)
The REAR speakers can be connected in one of two ways A or B :
With the wiring to one speaker ‘crossed over’
then an additional, artificial ambience effect will
be created.
With both speakers connected in the same way
A
B
then the sound will be ‘true’ to the original
sound signal.
Speaker
Speaker
Rear of TV
Rear of TV
Red (+)
Red (+)
Red (+)
Red (+)
Grey / Black
Grey
Grey / Black
Grey
Black (--)
Black (--)
Black (--)
Black (--)
Speaker
Rear of TV
Red (+)
Red (+)
Grey / Black
Grey
Black (--)
Black (--)
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QUICK START GUIDE
Centre speaker
Rear of TV
Centre +
Grey / Black
Grey
Centre --
Centre (Grey cable)
Connect Grey / Black to Red (+)
Connect Grey to Black (-- )
Position the speakers
Centre Speaker
Left Rear
Surround Speaker
Right Rear
Surround Speaker
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QUICK START GUIDE
Programmes will appear immediately if your dealer
has programmed the TV for you.
Ensure that the VCR is in Standby mode.
1
2
If the TV has not been programmed for you then Auto
setup will begin. TV stations will be located, sorted into
Switch ON your Satellite Receiver; to ensure
reliable tuning select either SKY ONE or SKY
NEWS (for analogue satellite receiver). Select any
*2
order and stored ready for use.
*1
channel for digital satellite receiver.
CH44
Plug the TV into mains socket and switch ON.
Mains
Socket
AUTO SETUP IN PROGRESS
SEARCHING : PLEASE WAIT
Stored CH44 BBC1
21
68
TV / AV
:
To exit
Owner ID
As an added feature, this TV has the option of adding a security code (Owner ID) and personal details into its memory,
so that in the unfortunate event of theft it will help the Police to trace the owner.
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You now have the opportunity
to enter your details and
help the police crack crime
see instruction book
Change
character
Select
character
Exit
’STR’ Button -- Store Owner ID
Enter required 4 digit Owner ID
PIN NUMBER.
(using 0 to 9 on the remote control).
TV/AV
Owner ID
PIN NUMBER : K
K
K
K
K
K
K
K
K
K
K
K
K
NAME :
K
K
K
K
K
K
K
K
K
K
K
K
K
K
K
K
K
K
K
K
K
K
K
K
K
HOUSE NO
POSTCODE
: K
: K
0123456789
Enter NAME, HOUSE NUMBER and POSTCODE.
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You now have the opportunity
to enter your details and
help the police crack crime
see instruction book
If a 4 digit PIN NUMBER was entered
above, you will be taken automatically to
the NAME line.
Change
character
If not, move to the NAME line.
Select
character
Exit
TV/AV
’STR’ Button -- Store Owner ID
Owner ID
PIN NUMBER : 1 2 3 4
Change character.
NAME : K
HOUSE NO
POSTCODE
K
K
K
K
K
K
K
K
K
K
K
K
K
K
K
K
K
K
K
K
K
K
K
K
K
K
K
: K
: K
K
K
K
K
K
K
Select character position.
ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRST
UVWXYZ+-- . 0123456789
Repeat above until NAME, HOUSE
NUMBER and POSTCODE are entered.
STR
STR
Press STR to store the details.
For further information on Owner I.D., see page 29.
Press STR again, when you are asked
“Are you sure ?”
A space is provided on page 29 to write down the PIN
NUMBER for future reference.
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QUICK START GUIDE
TV to VCR Download
If a “Q-- Link”, “NEXTVIEWLINK” or compatible VCR
has been connected to the AV2 socket before
starting Step 1, programme information will be
downloaded to the VCR.
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Downloaded tuning information will match the
television’s.
Not all VCRs support this download of
programme information, some may require to be
started manually.
TV > VCR DOWNLOAD IN PROGRESS
PLEASE WAIT
PROGRAMME : 48
Refer to the VCR operating instruction book.
REMOTE CONTROL UNAVAILABLE
If a VCR other than those described above has
been connected, then there will be no download
operation.
BBC1
Notes :
If the VCR has not accepted download data from the TV, you may need to select the Download option from the VCR’s menu system.
Refer to the VCR operating instruction book.
If Q-- Link is not operating correctly, check the following :
D
D
D
The Scart cable is connected to the TV’s AV2 Scart socket.
The Scart cable is connected to the VCR’s compatible (Q-- Link, NEXTVIEWLINK or similar technology) Scart socket.
The Scart cable is a “fully wired” type.
For further information on Q-- Link and connecting equipment, see pages 31, 40 and 41.
*1.
*2.
If, after Auto Setup is complete, the programme position of the digital satellite receiver is not to your preference, you can
re---arrange the programme position. Refer to the Programme edit menu --- see page 22 for details.
The sorting order depends upon the TV signal, the broadcasting system, and reception conditions. If either BBC1, BBC2 or
ITV are not located, then their respective pre---allocated programme positions (1 to 3) will remain unused.
Programme
Position
All stations
available
No Channel 5 No Channel 4
No Channel 4
/ S4C
No Channel 4 / S4C /
Channel 5
No Channel 5
No S4C
/ S4C
BBC1
BBC2
ITV
/ Channel 5
BBC1
BBC2
ITV
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
BBC1
BBC2
BBC1
BBC2
ITV
BBC1
BBC2
BBC1
BBC2
ITV
BBC1
BBC2
ITV
ITV
ITV
Channel 4
S4C
Channel 4
S4C
Channel 4
Satellite
~
S4C
Channel 4
Channel 5
Satellite
~
Channel 5
Satellite
~
Satellite
~
Satellite
~
Channel 5
Satellite
Satellite
~
~
~
~
~
~
Note :
The next available channel will appear, if no other stations are available then the Programme position will remain unused.
~
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Slight tilting of the picture may be noticeable or coloured patches may sometimes appear at the corners of the
screen (colour purity). The Geomagnetic Correction feature can be used to eliminate them, if necessary:
First, ensure the Auto setup and Q---Link download procedures are
complete. The screen should not be showing any On---Screen Display
menus.
Open the flap on the television’s front panel
Press and release here to open flap
Press the F button repeatedly until the Geomagnetic
Correction feature is displayed
F
Press the + or --- buttons repeatedly until the picture
appears to be level
002
--- / v
Geomagnetic Correction
Press the F button again to return to normal viewing.
Close the flap to prevent damage
F
:
:
To exit
Adjust tilt
--,+
F
STR
F
--/v +/
TV/AV
You are now ready to begin viewing programmes
The cursor controls provide the two basic functions:
Adjust Volume
Change Programme
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USING THE ON SCREEN DISPLAYS
This TV has a comprehensive system of On Screen Display menus to access
adjustments and options
Select
Change
Instructions
Exit
TV/AV
Picture menu
Menu Title
Sub-- menus
Selection bar
Contrast
Brightness
Colour
Sharpness
Colour balance
P-- NR
Indicator for options
Normal
Off
On
AI
Some selections, for example, Contrast, Brightness, Colour and Sharpness
will allow you to increase or decrease their level.
Some selections, for example, Off timer, allow a change of setting to be made.
Some selections, for example Tuning menu, will lead to a further menu.
SET UP
SOUND
PICTURE
The PICTURE, SOUND and SET UP buttons are
used to open the main menus and also to return to
the previous menu.
The up and down cursor buttons are used to move
the cursor up and down the menus.
The left and right cursor buttons are used to access
menus, adjust levels or to select from a range of
options.
STR
The STR button is used to store settings after
adjustments have been made or options have
been set.
TV/AV
The TV/AV button is used to exit the menu system
and return to the normal viewing screen.
The HELP button will run a demonstration of the
menus available. Press the HELP button and
select one of the options.
HELP
?
If the HELP button is pressed whilst a menu is
displayed, the ’Instructions’ box will be hidden
from view. Press the HELP button again to show
the ’Instructions’ box.
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ASPECT CONTROLS
The widescreen TV will allow you to enjoy viewing the picture at its maximum size, including
widescreen ‘cinema format’ pictures.
Note: Just mode is not available when viewing an RGB source.
Press the ASPECT button to move through the
six aspect options: Panasonic Auto, 4:3, Zoom,
16:9 (Full), 14:9 and Just.
ASPECT
WIDE
Panasonic Auto
Panasonic Auto determines the best aspect ratio to
use to display the picture you are viewing. It does this
using a four step process to determine if the picture
being viewed is a widescreen picture.
If Panasonic Auto detects a widescreen signal it
switches into the appropriate 16:9 or 14:9 widescreen
’WIDE’ appears in the top left of the screen, Panasonic Auto
switches to the appropriate 16:9 or 14:9 widescreen ratio.
mode. If Panasonic Auto does not detect
a
widescreen signal then the picture is displayed in Just
or 4:3 mode.
The text shown on the screen indicates how
Panasonic Auto determined which ratio to use:
Panasonic Auto
’WIDE’ appears in the top left of the screen if a
widescreeen identification signal (WSS) is found or a
signal found through a Scart socket. Panasonic Auto
switches to the appropriate 16:9 or 14:9 widescreen
ratio
’Panasonic Auto’ appears in the top left of the screen if
black stripes above and below the picture are
detected. Panasonic Auto chooses the best ratio and
expands the picture to fill the screen. This process can
take several minutes, depending how dark the picture
is.
’Panasonic Auto’ appears in the top left of the screen
and red and green keys at the bottom if no indicationof
a widescreen signal is found, the picture is displayed
in Just or 4:3 mode. If the picture has a standard 4:3
aspect ratio then you may prefer to view it at its original
size, the red and green keys that appear allow you to
choose between viewing at standard 4:3 size or
expanded in Just mode.
’Panasonic Auto’ appears in the top left of the screen,
The best ratio is chosen and the picture expanded to fill the screen.
Panasonic Auto
Equally, you may prefer to select one of the other
modes available to view the picture.
Notes:
D
If, in Panasonic Auto mode, you experience
problems with the screen display size when
playing back widescreen format recordings from
your VCR then it is possible that the tracking
control of your VCR requires adjustment (your
VCR instruction book will contain adjustment
details).
4:3
Just
’Panasonic Auto’ appears in the top left of the screen,
The picture is displayed in Just or 4:3 mode,
red and green keys appear, allowing switching between
Just and 4:3 modes.
D
The widescreen aspect ratios of different films and
programmes can vary. If these are wider than a
standard 16:9 aspect picture then a black band
may be visible at the top and bottom of the screen.
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ASPECT CONTROLS
4:3
4:3
4:3 will display a 4:3 picture at its
standard 4:3 size without any
elongation.
4:3
Zoom
Zoom
Zoom mode magnifies the central
section of the picture.
The picture can be moved and enlarged
vertically using the coloured keys. The
former adjustment is useful for viewing
any sub---titles which may appear
outside the picture.
VSize--
VSize+
VPos--
VPos+
The on screen selector keys that appear
for some aspect functions will clear after
a few seconds. If you subsequently wish
to select an operation then press the
Aspect key once more for the keys to
reappear.
Zoom
Zoom
VSize--
VSize+
VPos--
VPos+
Blue key has been pressed to move picture upwards
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ASPECT CONTROLS
16:9 (Full)
16:9
16:9 (Full) will display the picture at its
maximum size but with slight
elongation.
16:9 (Full)
14:9
14:9
14:9 will display the picture at its
maximum size without any elongation.
14:9
Just
Just
Just mode will display a 4:3 picture at
maximum size but with aspect
correction applied to the centre of the
screen so that elongation is only
apparent at the left and right edges of
the screen. The size of the picture will
depend on the original signal.
Just
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PICTURE MENU
Open the Picture menu
Move to your choice
Select
Adjust
Exit
TV/AV
Picture menu
Increase or decrease levels or
set options
Contrast
Brightness
Colour
Sharpness
Colour balance
P-- NR
TV/AV
Press the TV/AV button to exit
the Picture menu
Normal
Off
On
AI
Select
Adjust
Exit
Contrast
The Contrast, Brightness, Colour and
Sharpness levels can be adjusted to suit
your own preferences.
Brightness
TV/AV
Picture menu
Colour
Contrast
Brightness
Colour
Sharpness
Colour balance
P-- NR
Sharpness
Normal
Off
On
The Tint adjustment will only appear as
a menu item if you have an NTSC signal
source connected to the TV and will
allow adjustment of the hue.
AI
Tint
Colour balance
The Colour balance setting allows you
to set the overall colour tone of the
picture.
P-- NR will automatically reduce
unwanted picture noise.
P - NR
AI automatically analyses the incoming
picture and processes it to give
improved contrast and optimum depth
of field.
AI
Sharpness
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SOUND MENU
SOUND
Open the Sound menu
Move to your choice
Select
Adjust
Exit
TV/AV
Sound menu
Increase or decrease levels or
set options
Volume
Bass
Treble
Balance
Headphone volume
NICAM
TV/AV
Press the TV/AV button to exit
the Sound menu
On
Music
Mode
Surround menu
The Volume adjustment sets the overall
output volume.
Volume
Bass
Bass adjustment will emphasise the
lower, deeper frequencies and can be
increased or decreased.
Select
Change
Exit
TV/AV
Treble adjustment will emphasise the
sharper, higher frequencies and can be
increased or decreased.
Sound menu
Treble
Volume
Bass
Treble
(This function will only operate with the
Surround feature switched Off -- see
page 34). Balance affects the levels of
sound between the left and right
speakers. Adjustment can be made so
that the level from the speakers will suit
your listening position.
Balance
Headphone volume
NICAM
Mode
Surround menu
Balance
On
Music
The headphone volume can be
adjusted independently of the TV
speakers so that everyone can enjoy
listening at their own comfort level.
Select
Change
Exit
TV/AV
Sound menu
Select On to provide stereo sound
reproduction. Select Off for FM Mono
sound output.
If Nicam Mono is being transmitted
select either FM Mono (Off), Nicam
Mono I (M1) or Nicam Mono II (M2). The
options depend upon the signal being
transmitted.
Volume
Bass
Treble
Balance
Headphone volume
NICAM
Mode
Surround menu
NICAM
Off
Music
If reception deteriorates it is advisable
to switch to FM Mono (Off).When
Nicam transmissions are not being
received the sound will be FM Mono
(Off) only.
(This function will only operate with the Surround feature switched Off --- See page 34). The sound can be
improved during Music or Speech mode by selecting the appropriate function.
Mode
Surround menu
Leads to the Surround menu for Dolby Pro Logic and simulated modes of operation, as described on pages
33 to 35.
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SETUP MENU
The Setup menu provides access to various advanced features and also to the Tuning menu
SET UP
Open the Setup menu
Move to your choice
Select
Change
Increase or decrease levels, set
options or access further menus
Exit
TV/AV
Setup menu
TV/AV
Teletext
Off timer
Tuning menu
FASTEXT
Off
Press the TV/AV button to exit
the Setup menu
The Teletext option allows you to choose
between FASTEXT or List mode. See
page 38.
Teletext
Select
Change
Exit
TV/AV
Off timer will switch the TV off within a
preset time which you can choose from
between 0 to 90 minutes in 15 minute
intervals.
Off timer
Setup menu
Teletext
Off timer
Tuning menu
List
Off
The Tuning menu provides an entry to
Tuning menu
many
other
features
including
Programme edit and Auto setup.
See page 21.
Volume correction (in AV mode only)
allows you to adjust the volume level of
individual stations.
Volume correc.
Select
Change
Exit
TV/AV
Setup menu
Teletext
Off timer
Tuning menu
FASTEXT
Off
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TUNING MENU -- overview
SET UP
Open the Setup menu
Move to Tuning menu
Access Tuning menu
Move to your choice
Select
Change
Exit
TV/AV
Setup menu
Teletext
Off timer
Tuning menu
FASTEXT
Off
Increase or decrease levels, set
options or access further menus
TV/AV
Press the TV/AV button to exit
Accessing the Programme edit menu
will allow stations to be moved, added,
deleted, named or locked.
Programme edit
Auto setup
Select
Access
Exit
See page 22.
TV/AV
Setup menu
The Auto setup menu allows you to
automatically retune the TV.
See page 26.
Teletext
Off timer
Tuning menu
FASTEXT
Off
Access
The Manual tuning menu allows
individual programme positions to be
tuned manually. See page 27.
Manual tuning
This option is used when a decoder is
connected via AV2. Set to On if a
scrambled signal is to be processed by
the decoder. Set to Off after use.
Decoder (AV2)
1
CH44
Select
Access
Return --
Exit
Store
TV/AV
’STR’ Button
Allows you to clear all tuning information
and reset all control levels back to
factory settings. See page 28.
Tuning menu
Shipping condition
Programme edit
Auto setup
Manual tuning
Decoder (AV2)
Shipping condition
Owner ID
Access
Off
Allows you to enter a security code and
address information.
Owner ID
See page 29.
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TUNING MENU -- PROGRAMME EDIT
The Programme edit menu allows you to edit the programme position settings
SET UP
Open the Setup menu
Move to Tuning menu
Select
Change
Exit
Access Tuning menu
TV/AV
Setup menu
Teletext
Off timer
Tuning menu
FASTEXT
Off
Move to Programme edit menu
Access Programme edit menu
Make required changes
(see sections below)
Select
Access
Exit
STR
Press STR button to store
changes
TV/AV
Setup menu
TV/AV
If you have finished in the
Programme edit menu, press the
TV/AV button to exit
Teletext
Off timer
Tuning menu
FASTEXT
Off
Access
Select
Access
1
CH44
To delete an unwanted programme position
Return --
Exit
Store
TV/AV
’STR’ Button
Tuning menu
Ensure that the cursor is in the
Prog. Column
Programme edit
Auto setup
Manual tuning
Decoder (AV2)
Shipping condition
Owner ID
Access
Off
Choose the programme position
Press the Red button on remote
control
Change
programme
Select
option
Exit
Store
Press the Red button again to
confirm
Return --
TV/AV
’STR’ Button
Programme edit
TV/AV
If you have finished in the
Programme edit menu, press the
TV/AV button to exit
Prog.
1:
Chan.
CH44
CH51
CH41
--
Name
BBC1
BBC2
ITV
--
Lock
Off
Off
Off
Off
Off
2:
3:
4:
5:
--
--
Delete
Add
Move
TV > VCR
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TUNING MENU -- PROGRAMME EDIT
To add a programme position
Choose the programme position
where the new programme is to be
inserted
Change
programme
Select
option
Exit
Return --
’STR’ Button
TV/AV
Store
Programme edit
Press the Green button
Prog.
1:
2:
3:
4:
Chan.
CH44
CH51
CH41
--
Name
BBC1
BBC2
ITV
--
Lock
Off
Off
Off
Off
Off
Press the Green button again to
confirm
5:
--
--
This blank programme can then be
tuned (see page 27), named (see
page 24) or locked (see page 25)
Delete
Add
Move
TV > VCR
STR
Press STR to store
TV/AV
If you have finished in the
Programme edit menu, press the
TV/AV button to exit
To move a programme to another position
Change
programme
Select
option
Exit
Return --
TV/AV
Choose the programme position
to be moved
’STR’ Button
Store
Programme edit
Prog.
1:
2:
3:
4:
Chan.
CH44
CH51
CH41
--
Name
BBC1
BBC2
ITV
--
Lock
Off
Off
Off
Off
Off
Press the Yellow button on
remote control
5:
--
--
Delete
Add
Move
TV > VCR
Choose new position
Change
programme
Select
option
Exit
Press the Yellow button again to
confirm
Return --
TV/AV
’STR’ Button
Store
Programme edit
Prog.
1:
2:
3:
4:
Chan.
CH44
CH51
--
Name
BBC1
BBC2
--
--
ITV
Lock
Off
Off
Off
Off
Off
If you have finished in the
Programme edit menu, press the
TV/AV button to exit
TV/AV
--
5:
CH41
Delete
Add
Move
TV > VCR
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TUNING MENU -- PROGRAMME EDIT
To rename a programme position
Choose the programme position
Change
character
Select
option
Exit
Return --
’STR’ Button
TV/AV
Move to the Name column
Choose the new character
Store
Programme edit
Prog.
1:
2:
3:
4:
Chan.
CH44
CH51
--
Name
BBC1
BBC2
--
C H 4
ITV
Lock
Off
Off
Off
Off
Off
CH54
CH41
5:
A B C D E F G H I J K L M
N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z
Move to the next character position
Continue until renaming is done
+ -- .
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
STR
Press STR to store
If you have finished in the
TV/AV
Programme edit menu, press the
TV/AV button to exit
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TUNING MENU -- PROGRAMME EDIT
To lock a programme position to prevent
access
Choose the programme position
Move to the Lock column
Lock
off/on
Select
option
Exit
Return --
’STR’ Button
TV/AV
Store
Programme edit
Prog.
1:
2:
3:
4:
Chan.
CH44
CH51
--
CH54
CH41
Name
BBC1
BBC2
--
CH4
ITV
Lock
Off
Off
Off
Off
Off
Choose between Lock On or
Lock Off
5:
STR
Press STR to store
If you have finished in the
TV/AV
Programme edit menu, press the
TV/AV button to exit
Note :
When a programme position is locked, Direct Channel
Access using the ’C’ and numeric keys on the remote
control is not available
To copy programme information to a
compatible VCR connected to AV2
Move to the Prog. column
Press the Blue button on the
remote control.
Programme data will now be sent
to the VCR. This might take a
while, depending on the number
of stations stored. If the message
“Unable to download, check your
VCR” appears on the screen, the
television is unable to send
programme information to the
VCR. See the VCR handbook
for further information
TV>VCR IN PROGRESS
PLEASE WAIT
Programme : 63
Remote control unavailable
If you have finished in the
Programme edit menu, press the
TV/AV button to exit
TV/AV
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TUNING MENU -- AUTO SETUP
The Auto setup menu will allow you to automatically retune the TV to your local stations.
It is useful if you move to a different region
SET UP
Open the Setup menu
Select
Access
Exit
TV/AV
Move to Tuning menu
Access Tuning menu
Move to Auto setup
Setup menu
Teletext
Off timer
Tuning menu
FASTEXT
Off
Access
Select
Access
1
CH44
Return --
Exit
Store
TV/AV
’STR’ Button
Tuning menu
Programme edit
Auto setup
Manual tuning
Decoder (AV2)
Shipping condition
Owner ID
Access
Off
Access Auto setup
STR
Press STR to start Auto setup
WARNING
All current tuning
data will be erased
The TV will search for, locate and
sort into order your local stations.
If a compatible VCR is connected
via the AV2 socket, programme
data will be sent to the VCR via
Q-- Link (see page 31)
STR
:
:
:
Start Auto setup
TV/AV
SETUP
To exit
Return to tuning menu
CH47
AUTO SETUP IN PROGRESS
SEARCHING : PLEASE WAIT
Stored CH47 BBC1
Once this operation is completed
the TV will display programme
position 1
21
68
SETUP : Return to tuning menu
TV/AV : To exit
26
TUNING MENU -- MANUAL TUNING
Manual tuning of the programme positions is available either from the On Screen Display menu
or from the front panel controls
Manual tuning menu
1
Select
SET UP
CH44
Access
Open the Setup menu
Move to Tuning menu
Access Tuning menu
Move to Manual tuning
Access Manual tuning
Return --
Exit
Store
TV/AV
’STR’ Button
Tuning menu
Programme edit
Auto setup
Manual tuning
Decoder (AV2)
Shipping condition
Owner ID
Access
Off
1
CH44
Select the programme position to
be tuned
Programme
down/up
Search
down/up
Exit
Store
Return --
Press repeatedly until required
station is found
TV/AV
’STR’ Button
Manual tuning
STR
When the desired station is found,
press STR to store.
21
68
The programme position will flash
TV/AV
Important note :
On passing channel 68, tuning will restart at channel 21.
Press the TV/AV button to exit
21
68
Manual tuning (Front panel)
Press the F button (Front panel)
until “Tuning mode” is reached
F
Press the -- or + button to access
Tuning mode
- /v
1
CH47
Press the TV/AV button to move
between “Change programme” and
“Search”
TV/AV
Manual tuning (Front panel)
-- ,+
TV/AV
STR
F
:
:
:
:
Search
Move cursor
To store
To exit
Press the -- or + button to change
- /v
programme position or start search
21
68
When the desired station is found,
press STR to store.
The programme position will flash
STR
F
STR
F
-- /V +/ TV/AV
Repeat above procedure to tune
additional programmes or press the
F button to exit
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TUNING MENU -- SHIPPING CONDITION
Shipping condition allows you to reset the TV to its original condition, i.e. no channels tuned in
This is useful, for example, if you move to a different area when you will probably want the TV to tune itself to your new local stations.
This can be done either through the Shipping condition menu or through the Auto setup menu.
The Shipping condition menu will reset all data, clearing all tuning information and resetting all control levels back to factory settings.
You may need to adjust your VCR or programme position ‘0’ VCR after operating the Shipping condition menu -- refer to page 36.
SET UP
Open the Setup menu
Select
Move to Tuning menu
Access Tuning menu
Access
Exit
TV/AV
Setup menu
Teletext
FASTEXT
Off timer
Tuning menu
Off
Access
Move to Shipping condition
1
CH44
Select
Access
Return --
Exit
Store
TV/AV
Access Shipping condition
Press STR to start
’STR’ Button
Tuning menu
Programme edit
Auto setup
Manual tuning
Decoder (AV2)
Shipping condition
Owner ID
Off
Access
STR
STR
STR
Press again, to confirm, each
time that you are asked, “Are
you sure ?”
Shipping condition
All tuning data will be erased
Switch TV off and wait for a few
seconds.
STR
TV/AV
SETUP
:
:
:
Start
To exit
Return to tuning menu
Switch TV on again.
Auto setup will begin, stations
will be located, sorted and
stored ready for use.
See page 26
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TUNING MENU -- OWNER I.D.
Owner I.D. allows you to enter a security code and address information so that in the unfortunate
event of theft it will help the Police to determine the owner.
If the Owner I.D. information was not entered after Auto setup or it is necessary to alter some of the I.D.
information it can be re-- accessed via the Tuning menu.
SET UP
Open the Setup menu
Move to Tuning menu
Select
Access
Access Tuning menu
Exit
TV/AV
Setup menu
Move to Owner I.D.
Access Owner I.D.
Teletext
Off timer
Tuning menu
FASTEXT
Off
Access
1
CH44
Select
Access
If the Owner I.D. has previously
been set, enter the PIN NUMBER
(using 0 to 9 on the remote control)
followed by STR to proceed, this
will take you to the NAME option
STR
Return --
Exit
Store
TV/AV
’STR’ Button
Tuning menu
Programme edit
Auto setup
If no Owner I.D. has previously
been set, enter the required 4 digit
Owner I.D. PIN NUMBER (using 0
to 9 on the remote control)
Manual tuning
Decoder (AV2)
Shipping condition
Owner ID
Off
Access
If a 4 digit PIN NUMBER was
entered above, you will be taken
automatically to the NAME line
You now have the opportunity
to enter your details and
help the police crack crime
see instruction book
If not, move to the NAME line
Change
character
Select
character
Exit
Change character
TV/AV
’STR’ Button -- Store Owner ID
Owner ID
PIN NUMBER : 1 2 3 4
Select character position
NAME : K
HOUSE NO
POSTCODE
K
K
K
K
K
K
K
K
K
K
K
K
K
K
K
K
K
K
K
K
K
K
K
K
K
K
K
: K
: K
K
K
K
Repeat above until NAME, HOUSE
NUMBER and POSTCODE are
entered
K
K
K
ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRST
UVWXYZ+-- . 0123456789
STR
STR
Press STR to store the details.
Press again, to confirm,when
asked, “Are you sure ?”
For future reference,
write your PIN Number here :
The Tuning menu will be
displayed
TV/AV
Press the TV/AV button to exit
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AV SELECT AND SETUP
The AV Select menu will allow you to choose which AV source to view
TV/AV
AV1
Press the TV/AV button
Press the appropriate coloured
remote control button (whilst the
options remain on screen)
The options will disappear
You may wish to make adjustments
in the Setup or Sound menus
AV1
AV2/S
AV3/S
Setup menu
SET UP
Open the Setup menu
Select
Change
Exit
Move to your choice
TV/AV
Setup menu
Access adjustments or options
Press the TV/AV button to exit
Teletext
Off timer
Volume correc.
FASTEXT
Off
TV/AV
Sound menu
SOUND
Open the Sound menu
Select
Adjust
Exit
TV/AV
Move to your choice
Sound menu
Volume
Bass
Treble
Balance
Headphone volume
Mode
Surround menu
Access adjustments or options
Press the TV/AV button to exit
Music
TV/AV
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Q-- LINK
Q-- Link allows the television to communicate with a compatible VCR
For Q-- Link communication towork, the TVmust beconnected toa VCRwith the“Q-- Link”, “NEXTVIEWLINK”,“DATA LOGIC”,“Easy
Link”, “Megalogic” or “SMARTLINK” logo using a ’fully wired’ Scart cable between the AV2 socket of the television and the
appropriate socket on your VCR.
For connection to the appropriate Scart socket on the VCR, refer to the VCR operating instruction book.
When using a “NEXTVIEWLINK” VCR the main features possible are the following :
D
Preset Download
Direct TV Record
-- Downloading of tuning information from the TV to the VCR .
-- For immediate recording of the current program (What You See Is What You Record).
D
When using a “Q-- Link” VCR the main features possible are the following :
D
D
D
D
D
Preset Download
Direct TV Record
TV/VCR Auto Power On
VCR Auto Power Standby
VCR Image view
-- Downloading of tuning information from the TV to the VCR .
-- For immediate recording of the current program (What You See Is What You Record).
-- When the VCR plays a tape the TV will automatically switch On and select the AV2 input.
-- When the TV is switched into Standby, the VCR will also switch into Standby.
-- When the VCR plays a tape the TV will automatically switch On and select the AV2 input.
This TV will also communicate with other VCR’s that bear the following logos :
D
D
D
D
“DATA LOGIC”
“Easy Link”
“Megalogic”
“SMARTLINK”
(a trademark of Metz Corporation).
(a trademark of Philips Corporation).
(a trademark of Grundig Corporation).
(a trademark of Sony Corporation).
These VCR’s may support some or all of the above functions.
Refer to the VCR operating instruction book.
Preset Download
This allows the programme order from the TV to be downloaded to the VCR, this helps to ensure that correct recordings are made, there
are several ways to perform this operation :
1.
2.
3.
4.
During installation as explained in the ’Quick Start Guide’ beginning on page 6.
When Auto setup is started from within the Tuning menu, see page 26.
When TV to VCR manual download is started from within ’Programme edit’, see page 25.
Preset download started from the VCR, refer to the VCR operating instruction book.
Important Note:
Not all VCRs support this type of data communication system. Some may support certain features, but not others. Refer to the VCR
operating instruction book.
If Q-- Link is inoperative, first confirm that your Scart cable is a ’fully wired’ type. Ask your dealer for further details.
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Q-- LINK
What You See Is What You Record (DIRECT TV RECORDING)
This will allow the immediate recording of the program currently shown on the Television.
DIRECT
TV REC
Press the DIRECT TV REC button on the remote control
If the VCR is in Standby mode with a useable tape inserted, it will automatically switch on when you press the DIRECT TV REC button.
If a “Q-- Link” VCR is connected a message will appear on the TV screen showing what is being recorded, or if it is not possible to record.
Some “Q-- Link” compatible VCR’s will only display the message when on the VCR programme position(0) or in AV mode. Refer to the
VCR operating instruction book.
VCR recording preset prog
Recording this programme now
VCR recording TV source
VCR is recording the programme signal from the television.
You must not change programme position or switch off the TV: if
you do, the VCR will automatically stop recording and switch off.
VCR is recording the programme signal from its
own tuner. If you wish you can switch off the TV
and leave the VCR recording in the normal way.
No recording -- TAPE IS PROTECTED
The write protection tab on the back of the cassette
has been removed.
Examples of other messages that might be displayed are:
No recording -- NO TAPE
No recording -- ALREADY RECORDING!
No recording -- TAPE MAY BE DAMAGED
No recording -- NO SOURCE AVAILABLE
No recording -- VCR IS PLAYING
VCR Recording VCR external
TV / VCR Auto Power On
(With a Panasonic Q-- Link VCR connected, this additional feature is available).
D
If you insert a tape in the VCR and press the Play button whilst the TV is in ’Standby’ mode, the TV will automatically switch On
and select the AV2 input so that you can view the tape.
Some other VCR’s may support this feature. Refer to the VCR operating instruction book.
VCR Auto Power Standby
(With a Panasonic Q-- Link VCR connected, this additional feature is available).
When the TV is switched into ’Standby’ mode, the VCR will also switch into ’Standby’ mode if there is no tape in the VCR, or
if there is a tape in and the VCR is in ’Rewind’ or ’Stop’ mode (if the VCR is rewinding a tape, it will not switch into ’Standby’ mode until
rewinding has finished).
Some other VCR’s may support this feature. Refer to the VCR operating instruction book.
VCR Image View On
(With a Panasonic Q-- Link VCR connected, this additional feature is available).
If the TV is in Standby mode and the VCR sends a menu to be displayed on the TV screen (e.g. Main menu), the TV will automatically
switch On and the menu will be displayed.
Some other VCR’s may support this feature. Refer to the VCR operating instruction book.
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SURROUND MENU
Normally stereo reproduction uses left and right speakers, but Dolby Pro Logic Surround also uses a centre channel and a rear
channel. The centre channel sharpens sound perspective and dialogue clarity whilst the rear channel is used toimmerse the viewer
in ambience and special effects.
To use Dolby Pro Logic Surround when receiving television programmes that have been encoded with Dolby Surround
information, you must be able to receive NICAM Stereo transmissions. If NICAM Stereo transmissions are not transmitted in your
area then the Dolby Surround information will not be present and Pro Logic decoding will produce a centre channel only output
(unless you are playing back from a stereo VCR, Digital Versatile Disc etc.).
Dolby Pro Logic Surround operates best with videos, laserdiscs and TV programmes that bear the Dolby Surround logo, but can
also be used to good effect with stereo sources not encoded in Dolby Surround and mono sources, affording compatibility with any
source.
Ensure that the “Surround”
feature is switched On
Select
SOUND
Open the Sound menu
Access
Exit
TV/AV
Move to Surround menu
Access Surround menu
Move to your choice
Sound menu
Volume
Bass
Treble
Headphone volume
NICAM
On
Access
Surround menu
Increase or decrease levels, set
options or access further menus
Select
Access
Exit
Return --
Surround menu
TV/AV
TV/AV
Press the TV/AV button to exit
The volume adjustment sets the overall
Surround output volume.
Volume
Volume
Surround mode
Pro Logic setting
Speaker level
Front distance
Rear distance
Internal speaker
Pro Logic
Normal
Access
3m
Choosing Pro Logic allows selection of
Normal, Phantom or 3 Stereo modes,
as described on page 34.
Surround mode
3m
On
Choosing Simulated allows selection of
Disco, Movie or Stadium modes, as
described on page 35.
Pro Logic/Simulated setting
Allows adjustment of the output levels for each channel, as described on page 35.
Speaker level
Allows setting of the distance from the listening position to the front speakers.
Front distance
Allows setting of the distance from the listening position to the rear speakers. If the rear surround speakers
are closer to you than the centre speaker, you may hear dialogue “leakage” from the rear surround
speakers. It may be necessary to reduce the output level of the rear channel to rectify this phenomenon.
Rear distance
Internal speaker
Normally set to On, but, when separate external amplified front speakers are connected, then the internal
speakers can be switched Off. See page 42 for connection details.
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PRO LOGIC MODE
Choosing Surround Pro Logic mode allows three possible modes of operation : Normal, Phantom or 3 Stereo.
Dolby Pro Logic Normal Centre mode
Centre Speaker
Pressing the Surround
switch will switch the
surround mode into 2
channel stereo only
(and vice---versa).
When the Surround
function is switched to
the Off position, it will
allow a Balance control
and a Mode function as
extra options in the
sound menu.
Left Rear
Surround Speaker
Right Rear
Surround Speaker
Dolby Pro Logic Phantom Centre mode
Phantom mode uses only the TV’s speakers
to reproduce the left, right and centre
information. Use Phantom mode if the TV is
to be used without the centre speaker
connected.
Left Rear
Surround Speaker
Right Rear
Surround Speaker
Centre Speaker
Dolby Pro Logic 3 Stereo mode
This is the best mode to use if rear speakers
are not connected. When using this mode,
the surround information is redirected to the
front left and right speakers.
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SIMULATED MODE
Simulated surround modes allow various types of surround effects to be produced by mimicking both the direct sound, as heard by the
audience, and the sound reflected back from the surrounding walls e.g. ceiling and floor space in a space such as a Disco. There are three
different effects to choose from, each reflecting a different atmosphere.
Setting
Disco
Effect
Appropriate sources
A room so full of music that it seems to engulf the
listener.
Disco, Dance or Jazz music.
Playback of software (films) not encoded with Dolby
surround.
All movies or music software recorded without Dolby
surround.
Movie
Stadium
A large sports stadium packed for a live game.
Any live sports occasion.
SPEAKER LEVEL SETUP
The speaker output levels from the different options, e.g. Left, Centre, Right and Rear
should be adjusted, from your usual listening position, to obtain the bestresults. Thelevel
can be set using either the TV sound or the provided test signal.
When using external stereo equipment, it is advisable to set the speaker levels to the
midpoint position.
Speaker level setup shown in Pro Logic Normal mode, the adjustments available will vary
according to the current mode chosen.
Select
Adjust
Return --
Exit
TV/AV
Surround-- Switch test signal Off/On
Speaker level setup
Volume
Left
Centre
Right
Rear
The adjustments available will vary according to the mode chosen.
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VCR AND SATELLITE RECEIVER INSTALLATION
Your new TV is supplied with programme position ‘0’ set to receive an RF signal from your VCR, although a Scart connection is
preferable if the VCR is so equipped.
However, if for some reason your VCR is tuned to a different RF channel then you will not receive any picture or sound from your VCR
on programme position ‘0’ of the TV. It will be necessary to either adjust the RF channel of your VCR (some VCR’s allow adjustment of
their RF channel via their remote control unit) or to adjust the tuning of the TV’s programme position ‘0’ or both until it receives the RF
output channel of your VCR.
It is intended that this advice is used in conjunction with the instruction books for your additional equipment.
Use the AV1 Scart terminal for a VCR.
Use the AV2S Scart terminal for an S-- Video VCR.
Use the AV2S Scart terminal for a Q-- Link, NEXTVIEWLINK or compatible VCR.
To tune your TV to the VCR
Switch on the VCR, insert and play a
pre-- recorded tape with known content
SET UP
Open the Setup menu
Select
Access
Move to Tuning menu
Exit
TV/AV
Setup menu
Teletext
Off timer
Tuning menu
FASTEXT
Off
Access
Access Tuning menu
Move to Manual tuning
Access Manual tuning
VCR
CH32
Programme
down/up
Search
down/up
Exit
Return --
TV/AV
Select programme position ‘0’ VCR
’STR’ Button
Store
Manual tuning
Start searching for the VCR playback
of the known content tape
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STR
When the VCR playback is found,
press STR to store
VCR
TV/AV
Press the TV/AV button to exit
See below for installation of VCR and Satellite
Receiver
Notes :
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If picture patterning occurs on programme position ‘0’ it
may be necessary to adjust the RF output channel of
the VCR, refer to the VCR instruction book.
D
If a Satellite Receiver and a VCR are going to be used
with RF cable connections it is important to avoid both
units being set on the same channel.
Refer to the Satellite Receiver and VCR instruction
books for precise tuning information.
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VCR / DVD OPERATION
The Remote Control is capable of operating some functions of selected Panasonic VCRs and DVD (Digital Versatile Disc) equipment.
Some VCR and DVD equipment have different functions, so to ensure compatibility please refer to the equipment’s instruction book
or consult your dealer for details.
DVD
VCR
Standby
Press to switch the VCR or DVD to standby mode.
Press again to switch back on.
VCR / DVD switch
Use this switch to select whether controls operate
DVD equipment or your VCR.
Play
Press to playback the tape or DVD.
Stop
Press to stop the tape or DVD.
Skip / Fast Forward / Cue
VCR: Press to fast forward the tape. In Play mode, press
to view the picture rapidly forward (Cue).
DVD: Press once to skip to the next track. In play mode
press and hold to view the picture rapidly forward.
Skip / Rewind / Review
VCR: Press to rewind the tape. In Play mode, press to
view the picture rapidly in reverse (Review).
DVD: Press once to skip to the previous track. In play
mode press and hold to view the picture rapidly in
reverse.
Pause / Still
Press in playback mode, the picture will pause.
Press again to restart play.
Programme Up / Down
Press to increase or decrease the VCR programme
position by one.
REC
Record
Press this button to start recording.
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TELETEXT OPERATION
D
Teletext features may vary depending on the Broadcasting Companies and is only available if the channel selected is transmitting
Teletext.
D
Pressing the Picture button whilst in Teletext operation will display the contrast function with a cyan bar, press A
"
to alter the
setting as required.
Pressing the Setup button whilst in Teletext operation will display special function options at the bottom of the screen.
When in Teletext mode, the volume may still be altered to the desired listening level.
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What is LIST mode ?
In LIST mode, four differently coloured page numbers are situated at the bottom of the screen. Each of these numbers can be altered and
stored in the TV’s memory.
What is FASTEXT?
In FASTEXT mode, four differently coloured subjects are situated at the bottom of the display. To access more information about one of
these subjects, press the appropriately coloured button. This facility enables fast access to information on the subjects shown.
TV / Teletext mode
Press the TV/TEXT button.
TV/TEXT
The screen will display the Teletext page.
Press again when you wish to return to TV mode.
Page Selection
Pages can be selected in two ways :
a. Press the Up / Down buttons to increase or decrease the page number by one.
b. By entering the page number, using 0 -- 9 on the remote control.
Full / Top / Bottom
SET UP
Press the SET UP button to display special functions, followed by the Green button.
Press the Green button again to expand the BOTTOM half.
Press again to return to normal (FULL) size.
Reveal
SET UP
Press the SET UP button to display special functions, followed by the Red button to
reveal hidden words e.g. quiz page answers. Press again to hide.
Red / Green / Yellow / Blue buttons
In FASTEXT mode these correspond to the differently coloured subjects.
In LIST mode they correspond to the differently coloured page numbers.
List Store
In LIST mode the four page numbers can be altered (programme positions 1 -- 25 only).
STR
To do this, press one of the four coloured buttons and enter the new page number.
Press and hold STR, the page numbers will change to white indicating that the page is
stored.
HOLD
Hold
To hold the Teletext page when viewing multi-- page information.
Press again to return to automatic page update.
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TELETEXT OPERATION
It is not possible to change the programme position when in News flash, Update or Sub Coded Page Access operation.
Favourite Page (F.P.)
STR
Stores a favourite page in memory for instant recall. To store such a page, the TV must
be in LIST mode, and the programme position must be from 1 -- 25.
Press the Blue button, select the page number, then press and hold the STR button.
The page number is now stored.
F. P.
Press F. P. to recall this page.
Update Display
Press the SET UP button to display special functions, followed by the Yellow button to
view the TV picture whilst searching for a Teletext page.
When found, the screen will display the page number at the top left.
Press the Yellow button to view the page.
Press TV / TEXT again to return to normal TV operation.
News Flash
SET UP
When a news flash page has been selected, press SET UP, Yellow, to view the TV
picture. When an update is received, the page number will be displayed on screen.
Press the Yellow button to display the News Flash
Press TV / TEXT to return to normal TV operation.
Update
Press SET UP, Yellow to see the update of information on certain pages.
When an update is received, the page number will be displayed at the top left of the
screen.
Press the Yellow button to view the page.
Press TV / TEXT to return to normal TV operation.
Sub Coded Page Access
When Teletext information exceeds more than one page, it may take some time for the
automatic changing of the sub pages to reach the sub page you require.
It is possible to enter your required sub page and continue watching the normal
programme until the correct sub page is found.
SET UP
Select the required page number using buttons 0 -- 9.
Press the SET UP button followed by the Blue button; T**** will be displayed at the top
right of the screen.
Enter desired sub page number before the T**** disappears.
To select page 6 enter 0, 0, 0 and 6.
(If in LIST mode, a ‘T’ will appear in the current box at the bottom).
Press the Yellow button to view a normal TV programme.
(Press SET UP, Yellow in LIST mode).
When the page is available, press the Yellow button to view the page.
To clear the page perform one of the following :
D
D
D
Press SET UP.
Select a new page number.
Press TV/TEXT to return to normal TV operation.
Index
When in FASTEXT operation
INDEX
Press INDEX to return to the main index page.
Depending on the way information is transmitted, this may have to be pressed more than
once to return to the main index page.
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AUDIO / VIDEO CONNECTIONS
Front AV3 4 Pin S---Video, RCA Audio / Video and Headphone sockets
Press and release to open
Output from
Headphone
socket
Video input to
S --- V id eo socket
S --- V
Video input to
Audio input to
L / R
V socket
sockets
3.5mm Stereo Plug
2 x RCA
Audio
Cables
RCA
Video
Cable
CAMCORDER
STEREO HEADPHONES
with 3.5mm Plug
Note :
Additional equipment and cables shown are not supplied with this TV set
H Scart and S---Video socket information
AV1 Scart socket
AV2 Scart socket (S-- Video, Q-- Link)
S --- V i d e o 4 p i n s o c k e t
Socket Earth
CVBS out (video)
CVBS earth
Red in
Socket Earth
CVBS out (video)
CVBS earth
S.C. -- In
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19
17
15
13
11
9
7
5
3
1
21
19
17
15
13
11
9
7
5
3
1
CVBS in (video)
RGB status earth
Status RGB
Earth
--- ---
--- ---
Status CVBS
Audio in (L)
Audio earth
Audio in (R)
CVBS in (video)
Earth
--- ---
Earth
--- ---
Q --- Li nk d a t a
Status CVBS
Audio in (L)
Audio earth
Audio in (R)
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18
16
14
12
10
8
6
4
2
20
18
16
14
12
10
8
6
Chrominance in
Luminance in
Red earth
Earth
Green in
Green earth
Blue in
Blue earth
Audio out (L)
Audio out (R)
--- ---
Earth
--- ---
Earth
Audio out (L)
Audio out (R)
4
2
Chrominance earth
Luminance earth
Suitable inputs for AV1 include RGB
(Red/Green/Blue)
AV2 -- Pins 15 and 20 are dependent on
AV2 S-- VHS / VIDEO switching
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AUDIO / VIDEO CONNECTIONS
Rear AV1/AV2(S) 21 Pin Scart terminals
Input/Output from
AV2 Scart Socket
Q-- Link data
Input/Output from
AV1 Scart Socket
Scart cable
Scart cable
VCR
S-- VIDEO VCR
Q-- LINK COMPATIBLE VCR
VCR
SATELLITE RECEIVER
S-- VIDEO CAMCORDER
CAMCORDER
GAMES CONSOLE / COMPUTER (RGB)
Notes:
Additional equipment and cables shown are not supplied with this TV set
Do not connect a computer with TTL output (5V) to this set
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AUDIO / VIDEO CONNECTIONS
Rear Dolby Surround Out RCA terminals ---
Audio out using external amplifiers and speakers
The Audio Out sockets on the rear of the TV allow you to create your own custom sound output system using
additional external amplifiers and speakers. You may decide, for example, to use an external amplifier and speakers
for the Front surround output.
Utilising an existing stereo hi-- fi system comprising one amplifier, connected to the FRONT DOLBY SURROUND
OUT sockets and two speakers to allow separate front left and right channels.
The internal speaker can be switched off in the Surround menu.
Centre Speaker
Front
Left
Front
Right
Speaker
(not
Speaker
(not
supplied)
supplied)
External Amplifier
(not supplied)
Left Rear
Surround Speaker
Right Rear
Surround Speaker
Existing hi---fi speaker used
as front right surround speaker
Existing hi---fi speaker used
as front left surround speaker
Output from the
FRONT AUDIO OUT Sockets
Connect (R) Right to Right input (R) of AUX.
Connect (L) Left to Left input (L) of AUX.
Speaker
Red (+)
Use Phono (RCA) connectors
(not supplied)
Black (--)
+ Red
--- B l a ck
terminal
--- B l a ck
terminal
+ Red
terminal
terminal
R
L
+
TAPE
PLAY REC
AUX
PH. TUNER
CD
---
R
L
SPEAKERS
Rear view of Hi---Fi Amplifier
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TROUBLESHOOTING
Symptoms
Checks
Picture
Snowy Picture
Multiple Images
Interference
Sound
Aerial location, direction or connection
Noisy Sound
Aerial location, direction or connection
Normal Sound
Noisy Sound
Electrical appliances
Cars / Motorcycles
Fluorescent lights
Switch on P---NR in Picture menu to reduce
picture noise.
Volume level
Sound mute switched on
No Sound
Normal Picture
No Picture
TV set to AV mode
Not plugged into A.C. outlet
Not switched on
Picture / Sound controls set at minimum levels
Check if in standby mode
No Sound
Colour controls set at minimum levels
Normal Sound
Weak or No Sound
Normal Sound
Weak or distorted sound
No Colour
Retune Channel(s)
Poor or Distorted Picture
Coloured Patches
Normal Picture
Magnetic Interference from unshielded equipment
Receiver moved while switched ON, switch TV off for
30 minutes.
If picture is also tilted, use Geomagnetic Correction
feature (see Quick Start Guide, page 13)
Sound reception may have deteriorated.
Switch NICAM setting (Sound menu) to Off until
reception improves.
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FOR YOUR GUIDANCE
H Service
H Last Position Memory
Before requesting service, please refer to the troubleshooting
guide on previous page to determine the symptoms. To obtain
service please contact your local Panasonic dealer quoting the
model number and serial number (both are located at the rear of
the TV).
Certain functions have a last position memory, i.e. the setting at
the time of switch-- off will be the setting used when the receiver is
switched on again:--
Programme
Tint (M.NTSC / NTSC only)
Headphone volume Volume correction (in AV mode only)
AV Position
Volume
Contrast
H TV Games / Home Computers
Sharpness
NICAM
Aspect mode
Standby
Extended use of TVgames orhome computerswith anytelevision
set can cause a permanent ‘shadow’ on the screen. This type of
irreversible picture tube damage, can be limited by observing the
following points:
Bass
Treble
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Colour
Balance
Colour Balance
Status
Brightness
P-- NR
D
D
D
Reduce the brightness and contrast levels to a minimum
viewing level.
Teletext mode
Surround mode
Speaker distance
Decoder (AV2)
Speaker level setting
Geomagnetic correction
Do not operate the television set for a continuous period of
time while using TV games or home computers.
H Sleep Feature
This type of picture tube damage, is not an operating
defect, and as such is not covered by the Panasonic
warranty.
If the set is not switched off when the TV station stops
transmitting , it will automatically go to standby mode after 30
minutes. This function will not operate when the TV is in AV
mode.
SPECIFICATIONS
TX--28PL4
Power Source
220 -- 240V 50Hz A.C.
Power Consumption
Standby Consumption
98W
1.4W
66 cm
Picture Tube
Visible Diagonal
Audio Output
Music Power
Front Left / Right 20W x 2, Surround 15W x 2, 8Ω impedance
External Centre 20W, 6Ω impedance
H
W
D
508,8 mm
763,2 mm
512,2 mm
Dimensions
Weight (Kg)
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PAL I
UHF E21-- 68
Receiving
Systems/
Band name
PAL 525/60
M.NTSC
Playback of NTSC tape from some PAL Video recorders (VCR)
Playback from M.NTSC Videorecorders (VCR)
NTSC (AV input only) Playback from NTSC Videorecorders (VCR)
Aerial -- Rear
UHF
Headphones -- Front
AV -- Rear
3.5mm, 8Ω impedance
AV1 -- 21 pin terminal -- Audio / Video in / out, RGB in
AV2 -- 21 pin terminal -- Audio / Video in/out, S-- Video in, Q-- Link
5 x Dolby Surround Out RCA
Dolby Surround Out -- Rear
AV -- Front
External Speaker connections -- 2 x Rear, 1 x Centre
AV3 -- S---Video in, RCA Audio / Video in
Specifications are subject to change without notice. Weight and dimensions shown are approximate.
Dolby, Pro Logic and the are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
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