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Combination 15.2˝ Diagonal
EJECT
AUDIO
SUBTITLE
ENTER
ANGLE
DVD
SET UP
RETURN
REPEATMODE
SKIP
SLOW/ SEARCH
A-B REPEAT
STOP
PAUSE
PLAY
PLAY MODE
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DVD
SURROUND
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CANCEL
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VCR
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PICTURE
Operating Instructions
SOUND
SET UP
TV/AV
TV/ TEXT
F.P.
INDEX
HOLD
ASPECT
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TV/ DVD
LCD TV/DVD Player
TX-15LV1
Model No.
TQBC0489
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- Page 1 STOP PAUSE PLAY PLAY MODE SURROUND CANCEL PICTURE Operating Instructions SOUND SET UP TV/AV TV/ TEXT F.P. INDEX HOLD ASPECT TV/ DVD TX-15LV1 Model No. Please read these instructions before operating your set and retain them for future reference. TQBC0489...
- Page 2 Dear Panasonic Customer Welcome to the Panasonic family of customers. We hope that you will have many years of enjoyment from your new LCD-TV/DVD Player. To obtain maximum benefit from your set, please read these Instructions before making any adjustments, and retain them for future reference.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Installation and TV Settings Warnings and precautions ....... 4 Picture menu ........... 15 Before Operating This Set ........ 6 Sound menu ............ 17 Supplied Accessories ..........6 Setup menu ............. 19 Fitting remote control batteries ......6 Tuning menu-Overview........ -
Page 4: Warnings And Precautions
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 If the fitted moulded plug is replaced, the fuse should be taken out and the cut-off plug disposed of safely. - Page 5 Warnings and precautions CAUTION: DVD/VIDEO CD/CD players is a class 1 laser product. However, this DVD-VIDEO CD/CD player uses a visible laser beam which could cause hazardous radiation exposure if directed. Be sure to operate the DVD/ VIDEO CD/CD player correctly as instructed. When this DVD/VIDEO CD/CD player is plugged to the wall outlet, do not place your eyes close to the opening of the disc tray and other openings to look into the inside of this player.
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Page 6: Before Operating This Set
Before Operating This Set Supplied Accessories Check the accessories before installations. • • • Batteries for the Remote Control Operating Instruction book Remote Control Transmitter (TQBC0489) (EUR7619010) Transmitter (2 × R03 (N) size) EJECT AUDIO SUBTITLE ENTER ANGLE RETURN SET UP REPEATMODE SKIP SLOW/ SEARCH... -
Page 7: Receiver Location
Before Operating This Set Receiver Location Locate for comfortable viewing. Avoid placing where sunlight or other bright light (including reflections) will fall on the screen. Use of some types of fluorescent lighting can reduce remote control transmitter range. Adequate ventilation is essential to prevent internal component failure. Keep away from areas of excessive heat or moisture. -
Page 8: Quick Start Guide
Quick start Guide 1. Choose Your Connection Type 1. Connecting the TV directly to an aerial only Using the Cable Cover 1. Installing the cable clamp. Connect the aerial lead into the TV aerial socket ( LCD TV Coaxial cable 2. -
Page 9: Connecting The Ac Adaptor
Quick start Guide 2. Connecting the AC Adaptor Connect the mains lead to the AC Adaptor. Connect the AC Adaptor DC plug to the DC IN socket. Plug into household mains socket. • Be sure to use the power cord and AC adaptor included in the accessories. -
Page 10: Owner Id
Quick start Guide 5. Owner ID As an added feature, this TV has the option of entering a security You now have the opportunity code (Owner ID) and personal details into its memory, so that in the to enter your details and help the police crack crime see instruction book unfortunate event of theft it will help the police to trace the owner. -
Page 11: Basic Controls
Basic controls Side panel controls and Remote control TV ON / Stand-by TV/AV mode Selection (see page 12) Aspect (see page 27) Volume Up ( ), Down ( )/ Programme Number Up ( ), Down ( ) Press function button first. (see page 14) The TV turns on if you press either of these buttons when in standby mode. - Page 12 Basic controls Direct Programme Number Selection (CH SELECT = POSITION) You can select the numbers directly by pressing “Number 0-9” button and the two digit Numbers by pressing “Two Digit” and “Programme Number” buttons. Programme Number 8 ..Programme Number 12..(LCD TV Set) Direct Programme Number Selection (CH SELECT = DIRECT)
- Page 13 Basic controls Recall button Press to display programme position, programme name, channel number, time, NICAM mode, ASPECT mode and programme table. (LCD TV Set) Used to store tuning and other function settings. EJECT AUDIO Function selection Displays the on screen display functions. SUBTITLE The following adjustments can be accessed directly.
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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 as shown below to access and adjust features as desired. The PICTURE, SOUND and SET UP buttons are used to open the main menus. -
Page 15: Picture Menu
Picture menu PICTURE PICTURE Press SOUND Move to chosen menu option by using SET UP TV/AV Adjust chosen option or access chosen menu by using TV/ TEXT F.P. INDEX HOLD ASPECT TV/AV Press at any time to go back to watching TV. Press after changing a setting to store it. - Page 16 Picture menu Comb filter Reduces colour noise. Not displayed during RGB Video input, S-Video input mode and DVD/CD mode. Picture menu A u t o m a t i c a l l y a n a l y s e s t h e i n c o m i n g Backlight picture and processes it to give improved Contrast...
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Page 17: Sound Menu
Sound menu SOUND Press PICTURE Move to chosen menu option by using SOUND SET UP Adjust chosen option or access chosen menu by using TV/AV TV/AV Press at any time to go back to watching TV. TV/ TEXT F.P. INDEX HOLD ASPECT Some features are only available with the Ambience feature switched off. - Page 18 Sound menu Sound quality can be improved when Sound menu Mode watching music or speech by selecting the Volume appropriate Music or Speech mode. Bass Treble Press to select Mode. Balance Headphone volume NICAM No service Music Speech Mode Music Music Ambience Sound menu...
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Page 19: Setup Menu
Setup menu SET UP Press PICTURE SOUND Move to chosen menu option by using SET UP TV/AV Adjust chosen option or access chosen menu by using TV/AV Press at any time to go back to watching TV. TV/ TEXT F.P. INDEX HOLD ASPECT... -
Page 20: Tuning Menu-Overview
Tuning menu-Overview SET UP Press PICTURE Move to the Tuning menu option by using SOUND SET UP TV/AV Access Tuning menu by using Move to chosen menu option by using TV/ TEXT F.P. INDEX HOLD ASPECT Adjust chosen option or access chosen menu by using TV/AV Press at any time to go back to watching TV. -
Page 21: Programme Edit
Tuning menu Programme edit SET UP Press PICTURE Move to the Tuning menu option by using SOUND SET UP TV/AV Access Tuning menu by using Move to Programme edit by using TV/ TEXT F.P. INDEX HOLD ASPECT Access Programme edit by using Move to a Programme position by using TV/ DVD Make required change, eg: renaming a programme channel (see next page). - Page 22 Tuning menu Renaming a programme channel Programme edit Prog. Chan. Name Lock Move to the Name column. CH44 ABCDE CH51 VWXYZ Choose the new character. The box at the CH41 FTPES bottom of the screen shows the character CH47 1 2 3 4 5 currently selected.
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Page 23: Auto Setup
Auto setup Auto setup automatically retunes your TV. This feature is useful if, for example, you move house. SET UP PICTURE Press SOUND Move to the Tuning menu option by using SET UP TV/AV Access Tuning menu by using Move to Auto setup by using TV/ TEXT F.P. -
Page 24: Manual Tuning
Tuning menu Manual tuning It is possible to retune an individual programme position: SET UP Press PICTURE PICTURE Move to the Tuning menu option by using SOUND SOUND Access Tuning menu by using SET UP SET UP TV/AV TV/AV Move to Manual tuning by using TV/ TEXT F.P. -
Page 25: Shipping Condition
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. -
Page 26: Owner Id
Tuning menu Owner ID Owner ID allows you to enter a security code (Owner ID) and your personal details into the TV’s memory so that in the unfortunate event of theft it will help the police to trace the owner. If you wish to check the personal details already entered into the TV, press and hold for 5 seconds. -
Page 27: Aspect Controls
Panasonic Auto, 4:3, Zoom, 16:9 and 14:9. Notes: • If you leave Aspect set to Panasonic Auto, the TV determines the best ratio for each programme viewed.In order not to disrupt your viewing, no mode information is displayed while this is happening.Simply press the ASPECT button to display mode information in the top left of the screen. - Page 28 Aspect Controls 4:3 will display a 4:3 picture at its standard 4:3 size without any stretching. Black 4 : 3 stripes will be visible down the left and right sides of the picture. 4 : 3 Zoom Zoom mode magnifies the central section of the picture.
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Page 29: Tuning Your Vcr And Satellite Recoiver
Tuning your VCR and satellite receiver Your new TV has a programme position ‘0’ to receive RF signals from your VCR, although a Scart connection is preferable if the VCR is so equipped (see page 7 or 33 for suitable inputs to the Scart socket on this TV). If your VCR is tuned to a different RF channel, you will not receive any picture or sound. -
Page 30: Advanced Remote Control Operation
Advanced Remote Control Operation TELETEXT · Teletext features may vary depending on the broadcasting companies and is only available if the channel selected is transmitting Teletext. PICTURE · Pressing the Picture button while in Teletext operation will display the backlight and SOUND contrast function with a white or cyan bar. - Page 31 Advanced Remote Control Operation It is not possible to change the programme position when in News flash, Update or Sub Coded Page Access operation. List Store Red Green Yellow Blue In List mode the four page numbers can be altered (programme positions 1 - 25 only). To do this, press one of the four coloured buttons and enter the new page number.
- Page 32 Advanced Remote Control Operation Sub Coded Page Access SET UP Blue 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.
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Page 33: Connections
Connections How to connect the input terminals Connect VCRs and other peripheral equipment Connect the S-VIDEO or VIDEO Terminal. S-VIDEO cable VIDEO AUDIO 21-pin SCART cable (Not Supplied) ANTENNA (Not Supplied) Antenna Input S-Video Audio Video terminal Antenna Lead TV Scart socket Satellite Receiver (Super-VHS VCR) -
Page 34: How To Connect The Dvd Out Terminals
Connections How to connect the DVD OUT Terminals (TV) S-Video Audio INPUT How to connect the DVD Audio (Optical) out Terminals The AUDIO OUT terminal provides a fixed level output only. (The menu settings and remote control volume controls have no effect.) Optical digital cable (Optional) Optical input... -
Page 35: Dvd/Cd Operation Guide
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Page 36: Dvd Features
DVD Features High picture quality • 10 bit video D/A converter Reproduces fine images faithfully. • An array of picture quality modes yielded by digital processing Signal deterioration is kept to minimum by processing the data digitally. This feature can be used to tailor picture quality for DVD playback. High sound quality •... -
Page 37: Output Connector
Features of DVD on this Product Enjoying digital audio output from the digital audio output connector Optical digital audio output connector Disc Sound recording format Optical digital audio output from connector Dolby Digital Dolby Digital bitstream (1–5.1ch) or PCM (2ch) (48 kHz/16 bit)* Linear PCM (48/96 kHz 16/20/24 bit) Linear PCM (2ch) (48 kHz sampling/16, 20, 24 bit) * DTS bitstream (1–5.1ch)*... -
Page 38: Location Of Controls For Dvd Operation
Location of Controls for DVD Operation Turns the power ON and Displays disc information OFF when the power on and settings when pressed the TV is ON. during play. (See pages 44 to 51.) Audio information (See page 51.) Displays the menu for discs with several titles EJECT recorded. -
Page 39: Functions Of Front Operation Panel
Functions of front operation panel AC Adaptor connection : Orange Stand-by : Red Power ON : No colour. (No lit) (See page 8.) Disc slot (Slot in loading). (See page 40.) Plays DVD/CD discs. (See page 40.) Pauses or stops play of DVD/CD discs. -
Page 40: Basic Play
Basic play To play EJECT AUDIO Press POWER to switch on the power. SUBTITLE ENTER ANGLE Press TV/AV to select DVD/CD. NO DISC RETURN SET UP REPEATMODE SKIP SLOW/ SEARCH A-B REPEAT STOP PAUSE PLAY PLAY MODE Insert disc. Place the disc in the disc slot with the label side to be played facing SURROUND frontwards. -
Page 41: Stopping Play
Basic play When the menu continues onto another screen After step 4 on page 40, press SKIP ( • To return to the previous menu screen Press SKIP ( • SKIP ( ) may not always work. For operation, refer also to the jacket of the disc concerned. Stopping play and returning to the menu screen Press DVD MENU or TOP MENU. -
Page 42: Skipping Chapters Or Tracks
Basic play Skipping chapters or tracks Press SKIP ( ) during play. EJECT With the remote control On the TV SET SKIP AUDIO SUBTITLE Reverse Forward Reverse Forward ENTER For your reference: ANGLE • RETURN A chapter (DVD) or a track (Video CD/CD) is skipped each time the button SET UP is pressed. -
Page 43: Frame Advance (Frame Reverse) [Dvd/Video
Basic play Frame advance Using a TOP MENU [DVD] (Frame reverse) [ DVD/Video CD ] Some movie discs may have two or more titles. If the disc has a title menu recorded on it, pressing TOP Press PAUSE button. MENU shows the title menu screen. (The details of operation depend on the disc used.) Press SELECT ( ) in the still picture mode. -
Page 44: Random Play [Cd]
Basic play Random play [ CD ] EJECT There are two ways to start random play. AUDIO Using PLAY MODE button SUBTITLE Press PLAY MODE button in the stop mode. ENTER The programme Random play screen appears ANGLE on the screen. RETURN SET UP REPEATMODE... -
Page 45: Repeat Play
Basic play Repeat play Press REPEAT MODE during play. Each time this button is pressed, the TV monitor changes as shown below and the disc will repeat a chapter, a title (DVD) or a track (Video CD/CD) • DVD • Video CD / CD Normal play Normal play Repeat of chapter... -
Page 46: Changing Audio Soundtrack Language [Dvd]
Changing audio soundtrack language [ DVD ] It is possible to change the audio soundtrack language to a different language from the one selected at the initial settings if available. (See page 53.) EJECT This operation works only with discs on which multiple audio soundtrack languages are recorded. -
Page 47: Changing Subtitle Language [Dvd]
Changing subtitle language [ DVD ] It is possible to change the subtitle language to a different language from the one selected at the initial settings if available. (See page 53.) This operation works only with discs on which multiple subtitle languages are recorded. There are two ways to change subtitle language. -
Page 48: General Information About Gui Screens
General information about GUI screens This player features GUI (Graphical User Interface) screens EJECT providing various functions. A “banner” will be displayed on the TV when DISPLAY button on the remote control is pressed. AUDIO Operating the SELECT/ENTER button on the remote control will show disc information (title/chapter/track number, elapsed playing SUBTITLE time, audio/subtitle language, and angle) and player information... -
Page 49: Screen For Disc Information (For Dvd)
General information about GUI screens Screen for disc information (For DVD) Title No. Change the title No. with the SELECT ( ) button or the numeric buttons and press ENTER. Change the chapter No. with the SELECT ( ) button or the numeric buttons and press ENTER. Chapter No. -
Page 50: Screen For Disc Information (For Video Cd/Cd)
General information about GUI screens Screen for disc information (For Video CD/CD) Track No. Change the Track No. with the SELECT ( ) button or the numeric buttons and press ENTER. Display is changed with the SELECT ( ) button. Elapsed playing time Remaining time of the track Remaining time of the disc... -
Page 51: Gui Screen Reference Chart
GUI screen reference chart Disc information screen Title no. (DVD) When you select a no. and press [ENTER], playback of that title/track 02 12 Track no. (CD, video CD) begins. (Selection can also be made using the numerical buttons) Chapter no. When you select a no. -
Page 52: Initial Settings
Initial settings Once the intial settings have been completed, the player can always be operated under the same conditions(especially DVDs). The settings will be retained in the memory, until the settings are changed, even after switching to standby mode. Common procedures Press DVD SETUP to display menu screen during stop mode. - Page 53 Initial settings Selecting SUBTITLE language [DVD] Press the SELECT ( ) button to select SUBTITLE and press ENTER button. AUTOMATIC: Subtitle language will automatically be selected in accordance with the audio soundtrack language. (Factory preset) •If the language selected for the “AUDIO” is actually used during playback, the subtitles will SETUP SUBTITLE...
- Page 54 Initial settings I Selecting RATINGS [DVD] This feature is used to disable the playing of some DVDs which are unsuitable for some audiences, for example, children. • Some DVDs are encoded with a specific rating level. If the rating level of the disc is higher than that preset in the initial settings operation, playback of the disc will be prohibited.
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Page 55: Picture Menu
Initial settings PICTURE MENU I Setting TV screen aspect Select the aspect, conventional size screen (4:3) or wide screen (16:9), when connecting to your TV set. Press the SELECT ( ) button to select the PICTURE menu and press ENTER button. SETUP SETUP TV ASPECT... -
Page 56: Display Menu
Initial settings DISPLAY MENU I Setting on screen DISPLAY Press the SELECT ( ) button to select DISPLAY menu . Press the SELECT ( ) button to select each item and press ENTER button. SETUP GUI POSITION POS 1: GUI appear at the top of the screen. POS 1 POS 2: GUI appear lower on the screen. -
Page 57: Initial Setting Condition Of Dvd Setup Menu
Initial settings I Setting SOUND [DVD] Press the SELECT ( ) button to select SOUND menu . Press the SELECT ( ) button to select each item and press ENTER button. Previous page Setting for dynamic range control SETUP DYNAMIC RANGE This is for selecting the DVD dynamic range (difference COMPRESSION between high and low volume). -
Page 58: Language Code List
Language code list Enter the appropriate code number for “AUDIO”, “SUBTITLE” and/or “MENUS”. (See pages 53, 54) Code Code Language Code Language Language Code Language 6565 Afar Faroese 7678 Lingala 8375 Slovak 7079 6566 7679 Laotian 8376 Slovenian Abkhazian 7082 French 6570 Lithuanian... -
Page 59: How Images Appear On Your Tv (Aspect Ratios Of The Screen)
How images appear on your TV (aspect ratios of the screen) The Images on the TV screen depend on the type of software and the TV set. Type of TV set ( ASPECT mode ) Type of software 16:9 ( “FULL” mode ) 16:9 ( “ZOOM”... -
Page 60: Troubleshooting
If there is a problem with your LCD TV please refer to the table below to determine the symptoms, then carry out the suggested check. If this does not solve the problem, please contact your local Panasonic dealer, quoting the model number and serial number (both found on the rear of the TV). - Page 61 Troubleshooting For DVD operation Symptoms Cause and remedy Page • When the playback button is Is there any condensation? (Let sit for 2–3 hours.) • pressed, playback does not Have you inserted a disc other than a DVD, video CD or music CD? –...
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Page 62: Disc Handling
Disc handling Handling precautions • Hold the disc by the edges so the surface will not be soiled with fingerprints. Fingerprints, dirt and scratches can cause skipping and distortion.( ): • Do not write on the label side. • Do not use record cleaning sprays, benzine, thinner, static electricity prevention liquids or any other solvent. -
Page 63: Specifications
Specifications Power Source AC 100-240 V, 50/60 Hz Operating Conditions 42 °F – 95 °F (5 °C – 35 °C ) Power Consumption Average use : 52 W Temperature Stand-by condition: 3.0 W Humidity 20 % - 80 % RH (non-condensing) TV set: DC 15 V 2.8 A MAX. - Page 64 Warranty Service purposes. Model Number TX-15LV1 Serial Number Panasonic (U. K.) Ltd. Willoughby Road, Bracknell, Berks RG12 8FP Web Site http://www.panasonic.co.uk Printed in Japan...