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Panasonic TX-86PW200A Operating Instructions Manual

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Dolby and the
symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
Manufactured under licence from Dolby Laboratories.
TX-86PW200A
TX-76PW200A
Panasonic
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FLA
DIGI AL
Widescreen
Stereo Colour Television
With Teletext

Operating Instructions

Operating Instructions
Please read these operating instructions
completely before operating this set and
retain the booklet for future reference.
TQB4A0162

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    Dolby and the symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Manufactured under licence from Dolby Laboratories. Stereo Colour Television Operating Instructions TX-86PW200A TX-76PW200A Panasonic Operating Instructions Please read these operating instructions [tau] completely before operating this set and retain the booklet for future reference.
  • Page 2 Environment Dear Panasonic Customer, Welcome to the Panasonic family. We hope that you will have many years of enjoyment from your new Colour Television. Thank you for choosing to buy this Panasonic Colour Television. It was assembled at our Panasonic Television factory in Penrith, Australia under an internationally accredited quality and environmental system.

  • Page 3: Important Information

    All televisions are affected by Magnetic Interference. Panasonic Your Panasonic Television is designed to overcome this with the inclusion of a demagnetising (degaussing) function. To activate this feature, simply switch your Television OFF, or into Standby for 30 minutes and then switch it back ON.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Getting started... 6 Battery Installation and Replacement ... 7 Control Panel and Remote Control ... 8 Front Panel Buttons ... 9 STR..9 F ... 9 -/\/ ... 9 +//\ ... 9 TV/AV ... 9 Remote Control Buttons... 10 ~ 13 STANDBY ...
  • Page 5 Geomagnetic correction ... 22 Owner ID ... 23 Aspect Control ... 24 Teletext Operation ... 25 ~ 27 F.P. (Favourite Page) ... 26 SET UP ... 26 TV/TEXT ... 26 STR (Store) ... 26 PAGE NUMBERS UP AND DOWN ... 26 SUB-PAGE NUMBERS DOWN AND UP ...

  • Page 6: Getting Started

    300 /75 aerial to the television. Panasonic AVC Networks Australia Pty. Ltd. Distributed in Australia by Panasonic Australia Pty. Ltd. Distributed in New Zealand by Panasonic NZ. Ltd. Auckland New Zealand MODEL TX-86PW200A CHASSIS GP1E 220 ~ 240V 50Hz 179W WARNING - DANGEROUS VOLTAGE INSIDE.

  • Page 7: Battery Installation And Replacement

    Battery Installation and Replacement 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 8: Control Panel And Remote Control

    For details of TELETEXT Operation remote control operation, please refer to page 25. For details of VCR and DVD player remote control operation, please refer to page 33. * Bilingual broadcasting is not currently available in Australia or New Zealand. Panasonic A V 3 I N A U D I O...

  • Page 9: Front Panel Buttons

    Television Control Panel Buttons BUTTON This button is used to store tuning information and other function settings. It is also used to start the menu demonstration. The F button is used to select the on screen display functions. Press the button to select the following functions sequentially.

  • Page 10: Remote Control Buttons

    Remote Control Television Operation BUTTON STANDBY The remote control button is used to turn the television into Standby mode. When the television is in Stand-By it is possible to turn it back on by pressing this remote control Power Button, the Programme Number UP or DOWN Button (front panel or remote control) or any of the direct Programme Number Buttons.

  • Page 11: Recall

    Remote Control Television Operation BUTTON PIP (Picture In Picture) Mode Allows a small picture to be viewed inside the main picture. Pressing the Red button will switch to the PIP. The Yellow button will switch to the PAP mode. The Blue button swaps the position of the two pictures.

  • Page 12: Help

    Remote Control Television Operation BUTTON HELP Pressing this button displays on screen instructions on how to adjust various settings and how to connect external equipment. Press the HELP button and select one of the options. Please refer to page 14. SOUND MUTE Pressing this button reduces the sound from the television to nil.

  • Page 13: Ch Search

    Remote Control Television Operation BUTTON CH SEARCH 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 14: 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 Menu Contrast Brightness Colour Sharpness Colour Temperature Standard P-NR Auto...

  • Page 15: Picture Menu Operation

    Picture Menu Operation MENU The MENU control allows you to change the Picture setting between Dynamic, Standard and Soft. Use the buttons to switch between settings. Dynamic For viewing in brightly lit rooms. This menu selects higher than normal levels of Brightness and Contrast.

  • Page 16: Picture Menu Operation

    Picture Menu Operation Colour temperature The Colour temperature control allows you to change the White balance setting between Standard, Warm and Cool. Use the settings. P-NR The P-NR (Picture Noise Reduction) system is designed to reduce picture noise during poor quality reception conditions.

  • Page 17: Sound Menu Operation

    Sound Menu Operation MENU The MENU control allows you to change the Sound setting between Dynamic, Standard and Soft. Use the buttons to switch between settings. Music Amplifies the low frequencies and outputs optimum sound. Used for music programmes. News Human voices (middle pitch sounds) will be more clear.

  • Page 18: Dolby Virtual

    Sound Menu Operation Dolby Virtual A Virtual Dolby Surround System attempts to create the same surround effect produced by a multi-channel system using only the left and right speakers. The general conceptual model of a Virtual Dolby Surround System divides the centre signal equally between the left and right speakers to achieve a Phantom Centre Image.

  • Page 19: Set Up Menu Operation

    Set Up Menu Teletext This control allows you to change between TOP (or FASTEXT) and List modes. Use the TOP mode is the current preferred method in Australia. FASTEXT mode is the current preferred method in New Zealand. FASTEXT is also known as FLOF. Off timer The Off-Timer turns the television off after a period of time chosen by you.

  • Page 20: Ch Colour Set

    Set Up menu Ch colour set Colour density varying between broadcast channels can be adjusted to three levels for each channel received. Use the Child lock allows you to “lock out” a channel to prevent a child from watching or hearing a particular programme. Select the channel or AV to be locked before pressing the SET UP button.

  • Page 21: Geomagnetic

    Set Up menu Geomagnetic If you notice a slight tilt in the picture or if there are coloured patches at the corners of the screen, use this feature to eliminate them. Use the adjustment. Refer to page 22 for instructions on using the geomagnetic correction adjustment.

  • Page 22: Geomagnetic Correction

    Setup menu - 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 23: Owner Id

    Setup menu - Owner ID Owner ID 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. Press the SETUP Button Move to Owner ID Option Access the Owner ID buttons Note: Pushing the...

  • Page 24: Aspect Control

    Aspect control This button is used to move through the different aspect ratios. The aspect options are Auto, 16:9, 14:9, JUST, 4:3, Zoom1 and Zoom2. Auto This option determines the best aspect ratio to use to fill your screen. If Auto detects a widescreen signal it switches into the appropriate 16:9 or 14:9 widescreen mode.

  • Page 25: 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. Captions are used by people who are deaf, hearing impaired, learning English or viewing in a noisy environment.

  • Page 26: Favourite Page)

    TELETEXT Operation BUTTON WHAT IT DOES F.P. (FAVOURITE PAGE) This feature will store a favourite page in the TV memory. The TV must be in the LIST mode, receiving a teletext broadcast and the programme number must be between 1 and 25. Push the Blue button.

  • Page 27: 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.

  • Page 28: 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 29: Auto Tuning

    Tuning Menu Auto Tuning This television has been factory tuned to all major city channels. Use the automatic tuning procedure only if you wish to reset ALL Programme Location Numbers. Refer to “Manual tuning” on page 30 if you only want to retune one or two Programme Location Numbers.

  • Page 30: Manual Tuning

    Tuning Menu Manual Tuning 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 31: Fine Tuning

    Tuning Menu Fine Tuning 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 32: 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 33: Remote Control Vcr/Dvd Operation

    Remote Control VCR/DVD Operation This remote control has been designed to work with a variety of VCRs 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/Dvd Buttons

    Remote Control VCR/DVD Operation Remote Control VCR/DVD Buttons Button / Switch Please refer to drawing on Page 33 for location of VCR/DVD Control Buttons. Function REWIND / REVIEW REWIND / REVIEW Used to rewind the tape Used to play the disc in quickly or watch the tape reverse while watching the in reverse.

  • 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 Headphones AV3 IN AUDIO L/MONO Use stereo headphones with 3.5mm Plug (Not included). S-VIDEO VIDEO When a headphone plug is inserted into the headphone socket the internal speakers will still operate. If someone has trouble hearing the television they can use the headphones and set the volume to a level they are comfortable with.

  • Page 37: 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 30) or by connecting the VCR to the rear AV terminals.

  • Page 38: 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. VCRs can be connected to any of the AV inputs but we recommend that you use AV5 leaving the other inputs free for S-VHS, DVD or set-top box connections.

  • Page 39: Warnings And Cautions

    Customer Information - Warnings and cautions 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.

  • Page 40: Customer Information

    Customer Information Cleaning the Television Cabinet and Picture Tube Care The cabinet and picture tube can be kept in good condition by wiping with a clean, lint free cloth moistened with mild detergent and water. For safety, remove the plug from the power outlet when cleaning.

  • Page 41: 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 which 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 42: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Before calling for service, determine the symptoms and make a few simple checks as shown below. Picture Sound Panasonic Snowy Picture Noisy Sound Panasonic Multiple Image Normal Sound Panasonic Noisy Sound Interference Panasonic Normal Picture No Sound Panasonic No Picture...

  • Page 43: Specifications

    220 ~ 240Volts + 10% 50Hz Power Consumption TX-86PW200A TX-76PW200A Chassis GP1E Picture Tube TX-86PW200A 86cm Viewable (Measured diagonally) TX-76PW200A 76cm Viewable (Measured diagonally) Audio Output Two Way Four Speakers Plus Woofer (10W + 10W + 12W) Headphone Socket 3.5mm Stereo 8 Aerial Impedance Picture In Picture 1 Tuner plus AV Picture in Picture, Picture and Picture, Picture out of Picture.
  • Page 44 Panasonic Customer care centre 132600 www.panasonic.com.au Panasonic AVC Networks Australia Pty. Ltd. Certified to International Quality Standard AS/NZS ISO9001 Certified to International Environmental Standard AS/NZS ISO14001 Printed in Australia NEW ZEALAND Distributed in New Zealand by Panasonic New Zealand Limited...

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