Panasonic TX-76PW100A Operating Instructions Manual
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Stereo Colour Television
Operating Instructions
TX-86PW100A
TX-76PW100A
TX-76PW50A
turn your life
Please read these operating instructions
completely before operating this set and retain
the booklet for future reference.
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Page 1: Operating Instructions
“DTS” and “DTS Digital Surround” are trademarks of Digital Theatre Systems, Inc. Copyright 1996 Digital Theatre Systems, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Stereo Colour Television With TELETEXT Operating Instructions TX-86PW100A TX-76PW100A TX-76PW50A turn your life Please read these operating instructions completely before operating this set and retain the booklet for future reference. -
Page 2: Important Information
Dear Panasonic Customer, Welcome to the Panasonic family. We hope that you will have many years of enjoyment from your new Colour Television. Please retain your proof of purchase along with these operating instructions. Space has been made available on the back page of this instruction book for recording the Serial Number. The Serial Number can be found on the back cover of the set and on the packing carton. - Page 3 If the television is not going to be used for an extended period, remove the power plug from the wall outlet. Turn on the Television Push the Power Switch to turn the television ON. Sit back and enjoy your new Panasonic television. TX-86PW100A & TX-76PW100A...
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
VOLUME, BASS, TREBLE, BALANCE, HEADPHONE VOL, SUBHEADPHONE ...16 SUBWOOFER...17 DIGITAL AUDIO (TX-86PW100A & TX-76PW100A only)...17 SURROUND MENU ...17 Surround Sound Operation (TX-86PW100A & TX-76PW100A only)... 18 ~ 20 Set Up Menu Operation ... 21 ~ 22 TELETEXT ...21 OFF TIMER...21 FLICKER REDUCTION ...21... - Page 5 Connecting S-Video Equipment to the AV Input ...40 Connecting DVD Equipment to the AV Input ...40 Connecting the Audio Out Terminals (TX-86PW100A & TX-76PW100A only) ...41 Connecting the Digital Audio Input (TX-86PW100A & TX-76PW100A only) ...41 Connecting the External Speakers (TX-86PW100A & TX-76PW100A only)...42 Customer Information...43 ~ 48...
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Page 6: Battery Installation And Replacement
Battery Precautions Open Battery Cover Place your thumb on the battery cover triangle. Apply a slight downward pressure with the thumb and slide the cover back. This allows the cover to be removed. Insert Batteries Insert the batteries ensuring the correct polarity. The polarity is identified by the “ + “ symbol on the battery and the “... -
Page 7: Control Panel Buttons
Control Panel Buttons Open the control panel door to gain access to the Television Controls Push the door at the point marked ? to open. Push again to close. -/\/ +//\ TV/AV Remote Control Buttons Standby Picture Sound Set Up Stereo / Mono / *Bilingual 100Hz / Progressive Scan Surround... -
Page 8: Str
Television Control Panel Buttons BUTTON - / \/ - / /\ TV/AV Please refer to drawing on Page 7 for location of Remote Control Buttons. WHAT IT DOES This button is used to store tuning information and other function settings. It is also used to start the menu demonstration. -
Page 9: Standby
This button is used to move through the different aspect options of AUTO, 4:3, ZOOM, S-ZOOM, 16:9, 14:9 and JUST. Please refer to page 23. MULTI PIP (TX-86PW100A & TX-76PW100A only) Pressing this button will access the Picture in Picture options. If the 4:3 aspect ratio is selected you can choose between normal, Picture And Picture and Picture Out Of Picture. -
Page 10: Recall
Remote Control Television Operation BUTTON Picture In Picture Mode Allows two pictures to be viewed at the same time. Pressing the Red button will change the position of the small picture. The Yellow button swaps between the two pictures. The Blue button removes the option bar. -
Page 11: Sound Mute
Remote Control Television Operation BUTTON SOUND MUTE Pressing this button reduces the sound from the television to nil. Pressing the button again returns the sound to the original setting. Pressing the Volume Up ( + ) or Down ( - ) will also restore the volume level setting. PROGRAMME NUMBER UP AND DOWN Pressing this button selects the next higher ( /\ ) or lower ( \/ ) Programme Number in sequence. -
Page 12: Ch Search (Tx-86Pw100A & Tx-76Pw100A Only)
Remote Control Television Operation BUTTON CH SEARCH (TX-86PW100A & TX-76PW100A only) This option is used to show freeze frames of the programmes being broadcast on all the stored channels. The images are displayed clockwise around the edge of the screen starting from the top left corner. The current programme is displayed in the centre of the screen. -
Page 13: Using The On Screen Displays
Using The On Screen Displays Many features available on this TV can be accessed via the On Screen Display menu system. Use the remote control to access and adjust features as required. PICTURE MENU DYNAMIC CONTRAST BRIGHTNESS COLOUR SHARPNESS NTSC-TINT PICTURE C. -
Page 14: Picture Menu Operation
Picture Menu Operation MENU The MENU control allows you to change the Picture setting between Dynamic, Standard and Soft. Use the DYNAMIC For viewing in brightly lit rooms. This menu selects higher than normal levels of STANDARD SOFT CONTRAST, BRIGHTNESS, COLOUR, SHARPNESS, NTSC-TINT Item Effect CONTRAST... -
Page 15: Temp (Colour Temperature)
Picture Menu Operation C. TEMP The C. TEMP (Colour Temperature) control allows you to change the White balance setting between Standard, Warm and Cool. Use the P-NR The P-NR (Picture Noise Reduction) system is designed to reduce picture noise during poor quality reception conditions. -
Page 16: Sound Menu Operation
Sound Menu Operation MENU The MENU control allows you to change the Sound setting between Dynamic, Standard and Soft. Use the DYNAMIC STANDARD SOFT VOLUME, BASS, TREBLE, BALANCE, HEADPHONE VOL, SUB HEADPHONE. Item Effect VOLUME Quieter Louder BASS Boost TREBLE Boost BALANCE Left SP... -
Page 17: Subwoofer
AV input. For example if the DVD is connected to AV2, set the digital audio to AV2. SURROUND MENU This function allows you to select the Surround options (TX-86PW100A & TX-76PW100A) or switch the Surround Sound on or off (TX-76PW50A). Use the buttons to switch between settings. -
Page 18: Surround Sound Operation (Tx-86Pw100A & Tx-76Pw100A Only)
Surround Sound Operation (TX-86PW100A & TX-76PW100A) If a DTS / Dolby Digital input is detected the Surround menu options instantly change - Surround mode is not available. (The DVD output must be labeled “DTS” or “Dolby Digital”). Ensure that the Digital Audio option in the SOUND menu is set to the correct AV input (see pages 17 and 40). -
Page 19: Surround Sound Systems
Surround Sound Operation (TX-86PW100A & TX-76PW100A) Surround Sound Systems Stereo reproduction normally uses left and right speakers, but Digital Theater System and Pro Logic Surround go further, adding a centre and other channels so you are immersed in sound and special effects. -
Page 20: Simulated Mode
Surround Sound Operation (TX-86PW100A & TX-76PW100A) Dolby Digital and Pro Logic modes For Dolby Digital input or Pro Logic selected in Surround mode, the following three modes of operation are available as the speaker setting: Normal, Phantom, and 3 Stereo. -
Page 21: Set Up Menu Operation
Set Up Menu Operation TELETEXT This control allows you to change between LIST and TOP or FASTEXT modes. Use the switch between settings. TOP mode is the current preferred method in Australia. FASTEXT mode is the current preferred method in New Zealand. OFF TIMER The Off-Timer turns the television off after a period of time chosen by you. -
Page 22: Vcr/Game
Set Up Menu Operation STROBE Lets you take a series of freeze- frame photos of a piece of action such as the finish or a race etc. The main picture is in the centre and smaller freeze-frame pictures appear around the outside. Use the CH COLOUR SET Colour density varying between broadcast channels can be... -
Page 23: Aspect Control
Aspect Controls Mode AUTO 16:9 Signal 4 : 3 ZOOM S - ZOOM 16 : 9 16:9 Signal 14 : 9 JUST Press the ASPECT button to select the different Aspect options. The options available are AUTO, 4:3, ZOOM, S-ZOOM, 16:9, 14:9 and JUST. Picture 4:3 Signal ZOOM... -
Page 24: Teletext Operation
TELETEXT Operation Teletext is only available on certain broadcast channels. The time taken to display the pages and sub-pages is set by the teletext transmitter and not by the television. Teletext is also used for Closed Captioning of television programmes for the hearing impaired. Closed captions can be found on Teletext Page 801. -
Page 25: Favourite Page)
TELETEXT Operation BUTTON F.P. (FAVOURITE PAGE) This feature will store a favourite page in the TV memory. Push F.P. to recall this page. SET UP Used with the Coloured buttons to access the Reveal, Full / Top / Bottom, Display Cancel and Time Text functions. -
Page 26: Page Number Buttons
TELETEXT Operation PAGE NUMBER BUTTONS These buttons allow you to directly enter the page number that you want to view. REVEAL Some Text pages contain concealed information, e.g. the solution to a puzzle. To reveal this information Push the Set Up button hide the information, push the Red button again. -
Page 27: Tuning Menu
Tuning Menu SYS Select This option allows you to switch the television system between the Australian and the New Zealand / Indonesian system. Using the Front Panel -/\/ +//\ TV/AV Push the button repeatedly until the Tuning Mode is reached. TUNING MODE F: NO -/\/... -
Page 28: Auto Tune
The television will automatically allocate each received broadcast signal to a Programme Number, starting at position number 1. As each station is stored the Panasonic logo will appear momentarily. The operation will cease when all available channels have been tuned. -
Page 29: Manual Tune
Tuning Menu Manual Tune This Television has been factory tuned to all the major city channels. Use this tuning procedure only if you wish to reset individual Programme Numbers. The television should be switched ON and the TV/AV Switch set to TV. Using the Front Panel Push the button repeatedly until the Tuning... -
Page 30: Fine Tune
Tuning Menu Fine Tune In areas of poor reception or constant interference a slight adjustment to the tuning may improve the picture quality. Using the Front Panel Select the Programme location number you want to fine-tune. Push the button repeatedly until the Tuning Mode is reached. -
Page 31: Skip
Tuning Menu Skip This option allows you to “Skip” (bypass) the unused or undesired Programme Numbers. The Function is only applicable when the Programme Number Up or down buttons are Pushed. The use of the remote control Direct Programme Number Buttons overrides the Skip function. Using the Front Panel Select the Programme location number you want to “Skip”... -
Page 32: Geomagnetic Correction
Geomagnetic Correction Magnetic interference may come from such things as unshielded motors, moving the TV while it is switched ON, turning off a vacuum cleaner too close to the TV, lightning strikes nearby or many other things. Slight tilting of the picture may be noticeable or coloured patches may sometimes appear at the corners of the screen (colour purity). -
Page 33: Remote Control Vcr/Ld/Dvd Operation
Remote Control VCR/LD/DVD Operation This remote control has been designed to work with a variety of VCRs, Laser Disc players and DVD players. Please refer to page 35 for details of manufacturers’ codes. REWIND REVIEW STOP POWER RECORD PAUSE Unauthorised recording of material from Television Broadcasts or from other video and / or audio sources may contravene copyright laws. -
Page 34: Remote Control Vcr/Ld/Dvd Buttons
Remote Control VCR/LD/DVD Operation Remote Control VCR/LD/DVD Buttons Button Function REWIND / REVIEW Used to rewind the tape quickly or watch the tape in reverse. STOP Used to stop the VCR. POWER BUTTON Used to switch the VCR ON or OFF (Standby). RECORD Push this button and the PLAY button to start... -
Page 35: Manufacturers' Code Settings
If the batteries are removed from the remote control the Manufacturer’s codes are lost and must be reprogrammed. The list of manufacturer’s codes is given as a guideline only. Panasonic cannot guarantee that any other manufacturer’s product will work with this remote control. -
Page 36: Connecting Equipment To The Tv
Connecting Equipment to the TV Front Panel Connections Connecting to the RGB Input Terminals Behind the front panel door is the headphone socket, the AV3 input and the RGB input. Conversion adaptor • Personal computers (PC) with 640 x 480 (31.5kHz / 60Hz) or 640 x 400 (31.5kHz / 70Hz) resolution can be connected to this television. -
Page 37: Adjusting The Rgb Picture
Connecting Equipment to the TV Adjusting the RGB Picture OPTION H – SIZE V – SIZE H – POS V – POS PARABOLA Push the TV/AV button Push the Yellow button to select RGB mode. The yellow button switches between RGB and AV3. Push the SET UP button Move to the option using Adjust the chosen option using the or... -
Page 38: Av Equipment
Main S-VIDEO VIDEO Main S-VIDEO VIDEO Speaker Sound (Stereo) (Stereo) (Stereo) AUDIO L/MONO S-VIDEO VIDEO AV3 IN AUDIO L/MONO TX-86PW100A & TX-76PW100A AV3 IN AUDIO L/MONO TX-76PW50A AV3 IN Main Headphones Headphones (Stereo) (Stereo) (Stereo) (Mono) (Stereo) (Stereo) Monitor Output... -
Page 39: Rear Panel Connections
Connecting Equipment to the TV Rear Panel Connections When using a VCR with the television always connect the Aerial to the VCR and connect an RF Cable (not supplied) between the VCR RF-Out and the television RF-In. You can watch videos by either tuning the television to the VCR (see page 29) or by connecting the VCR to the rear AV terminals. -
Page 40: Connecting A Standard Vcr To The Av Input
Connecting Equipment to the TV Connecting a Standard VCR to the AV Input Most standard Video Cassette Recorders use RCA type video and audio connectors. If your VCR has different type connectors please refer to the VCR instruction book for details. Connecting S-Video Equipment to the AV Input S-Video equipment uses a 4Pin Mini Din (Male) plug for the video and RCA plugs for the audio. -
Page 41: Connecting The Audio Out Terminals (Tx-86Pw100A & Tx-76Pw100A Only)
Connecting Equipment to the TV Connecting the Audio Out Terminals (TX-86PW100A & TX-76PW100A) The Audio Out sockets on the rear of the TV allow you to create a custom sound system using an external amplifier and external speakers. You may decide, for example to use an external DTS/Dolby Digital amplifier to connect external left and right front speakers, left and right rear surround speakers and a subwoofer (LFE speaker) as shown below. -
Page 42: Connecting The External Speakers (Tx-86Pw100A & Tx-76Pw100A Only)
Connecting Equipment to the TV Connecting the External Speakers (TX-86PW100A & TX-76PW100A) The external speaker connections (EXT) on the rear of the TV allow you to create your own system using external speakers. You may decide, for example, to connect external left and right front speakers and left and right rear surround speakers as shown here. -
Page 43: Customer Information
Customer Information To keep your Panasonic Television in good working order please observe the following warnings and cautions. Please be careful with this television. Like all electrical equipment it can cause serious injury or damage if it is mistreated Danger Do not insert foreign objects. -
Page 44: Cleaning The Television
Customer Information The picture tube has a special coating. Please only use a soft cloth when you clean the surface of the picture tube The film can be easily scratched. DO NOT rub the surface with a hard material. DO NOT use salt water, insecticide, chloric or acidic cleaning solvent or cleaning agent with abrasive materials. -
Page 45: Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions Some minor problems can be corrected very quickly and easily without the cost of a service call. Panasonic has a Customer Care Centre that can answer most questions over the phone. Before you contact the Customer Care Centre with your question we have included the most commonly asked questions. -
Page 46: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Before calling for service, determine the symptoms and make a few simple checks as shown below. Picture Sound Snowy Picture Noisy Sound Multiple Image Normal Sound Interference Noisy Sound Normal Picture No Sound No Picture No Sound No Colour Normal Sound Scrambled Normal or Weak Sound... -
Page 47: Specifications
EURO7 TX-86PW100A TX-76PW100A & TX-76PW50A Two Way Four Speakers Plus Woofer (10W + 10W + 12W) TX-86PW100A & TX-76PW100A 10W x Four Speakers (Not supplied) TX-86PW100A & TX-76PW100A 3.5mm Stereo (Main and Sub) TX-76PW50A Unbalanced coaxial TX-86PW100A & TX-76PW100A 1080i and 576P... -
Page 48: Customer's Record
Matsushita Electric Co. (Aust) Pty Ltd P.O. Box 326 Penrith NSW 2751 ABN: 25 000 611 389 NEW ZEALAND Distributed in New Zealand by Panasonic New Zealand Limited 350 Te Irirangi Drive East Tamaki, Auckland Customer Care Center Ph: 0800 726 276 www.panasonic.co.nz...