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- Page 1 TX--32DT30 TX--28DT30 Colour Television with Integrated Decoder (U.K. Standard) Operating Instructions TQB8E3521...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
WELCOME Dear Panasonic Customer, We hope that you have many years of enjoyment from your new TV. The Quick Start Guide section at the beginning of this instruction book will allow you to use the TV as quickly as possible. We recommend that you then read the complete instruction book, and keep it to refer to as you explore the range of advanced features that this TV offers. -
Page 3: Warnings And Precautions
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). -
Page 4: Accessories
ACCESSORIES Check that you have the accessories and items shown Operating Instruction book Remote Control Transmitter Batteries for the Remote Control TQB8E3521 EUR511241 Transmitter. (2 x R6 (UM3) size) TX- -32DT30 TV Guarantee TX- -28DT30 CRT Guarantee VS- -32PL / VS- -28PL (Video cabinet) Questionnaire INSERTING THE REMOTE CONTROL BATTERIES... -
Page 5: Basic Controls
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 Indicator LED’s: Red indicates Standby mode; Orange indicates DVB system- active for recording or DVB RCA Audio/Video tuner lock on. -
Page 6: Quick Start Guide
QUICK START GUIDE Connection and setting up options 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. - Page 7 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 “ ”...
- Page 8 QUICK START GUIDE 4. Q--Link connection of TV and VCR 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. D The AV2 Scart of the VCR must be connected to the VCR socket of the Satellite Receiver.
- Page 9 QUICK START GUIDE Ensure that the VCR is in Standby mode. Mains Plug the TV into mains socket and switch ON. Socket Programmes will appear immediately if your dealer has programmed the TV for you. If the TV has not been programmed for you then Auto setup will begin.
- Page 10 QUICK START GUIDE TV to VCR Download If a “Q--Link”, “ or compatible VCR NEXTVIEWLINK” has been connected to the AV2 socket before starting Step 1, programme information will be downloaded to the VCR. Only the analogue programme positions will be downloaded to the VCR, in the correct order.
- Page 11 QUICK START GUIDE Enter NAME, HOUSE NUMBER and POSTCODE. If a 4 digit PIN NUMBER was entered above, you will be taken automatically to the NAME line. If not, move to the NAME line. Change character. Select character position. NAME, HOUSE Repeat above...
- Page 12 QUICK START GUIDE 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.
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Page 13: Using The On Screen Displays
USING THE ON SCREEN DISPLAYS This TV has a comprehensive system of On Screen Display (OSD) menus to access adjustments and options Instructions Menu Title Sub--menus Indicator for options Selection bar Some selections, for example, Contrast, Brightness, Colour and Sharpness will allow you to increase or decrease their level. -
Page 14: Aspect Control
Panasonic Auto determines the best aspect ratio to use to fill your screen. It does this using a four step ’WIDE’ appears in the top left of the screen, Panasonic Auto process to determine if the picture being viewed is a switches to the appropriate 16:9 or 14:9 widescreen ratio. -
Page 15: Aspect Controls
ASPECT CONTROLS 16:9 16:9 16:9 will display a true 16:9 (anamorphic) picture with no aspect distortions. 16:9 14:9 14:9 14:9 will display a 14:9 letterbox or 4:3 picture with no aspect distortions. 14:9 4:3 will display a 4:3 picture at its standard 4:3 size with no aspect distortions. - Page 16 ASPECT CONTROLS Zoom1 Zoom1 Zoom1 will display 16:9 letterbox or pictures with aspect distortions Zoom1 Zoom2 Zoom2 Zoom2 will display 16:9 anamorphic letterbox pictures as a full screen display with no aspect distortions Zoom2 Zoom3 Zoom3 Zoom3 will display 21:9 letterbox pictures as a full screen display with no aspect distortions Zoom3...
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Page 17: Picture Menu
PICTURE MENU Open the Picture menu Select Adjust Move to your choice Exit Increase or decrease levels or set options Press the EXIT button to exit the Picture menu Press the OK button to store new settings Contrast The Contrast, Brightness, Colour and Brightness Sharpness levels can be adjusted to suit your own preferences. -
Page 18: Sound Menu
SOUND MENU Open the Sound menu Move to your choice Increase or decrease levels or set options Press the EXIT button to exit the Sound menu Press the OK button to store new settings Bass Bass adjustment will emphasise the lower, deeper frequencies and can be increased or decreased. -
Page 19: Setup Menu
SETUP MENU The Setup menu provides access to various advanced features and also to the Tuning menu Open the Setup menu Move to your choice Increase or decrease levels, set options or access further menus Press the EXIT button to exit the Setup menu The Timer programming menu allows Timer Programming... -
Page 20: Tuning Menu -- Overview
TUNING MENU -- overview Open the Setup menu Move to Tuning menu Access Tuning menu Move to your choice Increase or decrease levels, set options or access further menus Press the EXIT button to exit The Auto setup menu allows you to Auto Setup automatically retune the TV. -
Page 21: Tuning Menu -- Auto Setup
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 Open the Setup menu Move to Tuning menu Access Tuning menu Move to Auto setup Access Auto setup Press OK to start Auto setup... -
Page 22: Tuning Menu -- Analogue Manual Tuning
TUNING MENU -- ANALOGUE MANUAL TUNING To add a programme position To add an analogue station: Open the Setup menu Move to Tuning menu Access Tuning menu Move to Analogue manual tuning Access Analogue manual tuning Press repeatedly until the required station is found (Optional: When the desired station is found, select the programme... -
Page 23: Tuning Menu -- 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. This can be done either through the Shipping condition menu or through the Auto setup menu. -
Page 24: Tuning Menu -- Owner I.d
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. -
Page 25: Manual Tuning - - Front Panel Controls
MANUAL TUNING - - FRONT PANEL CONTROLS Manual tuning of the analogue programme positions is available from the front panel controls The Front panel controls are located under the flap on the front of the TV. Select an existing analogue programme position Press the F button repeatedly until “Tuning mode”... -
Page 26: Dvb Setup Menu
DVB SETUP MENU The DVB setup menu provides access to DVB specific options. Note: If DVB transmissions cannot be received clearly, the DVB setup menu may not be available. Open the Setup menu Move to DVB setup Access DVB Setup menu Move to your choice Increase or decrease levels, set options or access further menus... - Page 27 DVB SETUP MENU The DVB setup menu provides access to DVB specific options. Note: If DVB transmissions cannot be received clearly, the DVB setup menu may not be available. Open the Setup menu Move to DVB setup Access DVB Setup menu Move to your choice Increase or decrease levels, set options or access further menus...
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Page 28: Common Interface Module Menu
COMMON INTERFACE MODULE MENU The Common Interface Module menu provides access to software contained on Common Interface Modules. These can be inserted in the “CI1” and “CI2” slots located at the rear of the TV. IMPORTANT NOTES: Switch off the TV using the front panel switch before inserting or removing a module. If you are installing a TV software update, please follow the dedicated instructions supplied with the module. - Page 29 COMMON INTERFACE MODULE MENU Select the Module name Access the module If no modules are inserted the message “No Module Inserted!” will be displayed. (If you have inserted a module, check that it is fully inserted.) The features that now appear on screen are dependent on the contents of the selected Common Interface Module.
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Page 30: Favourites Setup Menu
FAVOURITES SETUP MENU The Favourites setup menu allows you to select your favourite programme positions and display them as a list in the TV Guide, to allow quick and easy access to the programs you watch most often. Open the Setup menu. Move to DVB setup. -
Page 31: System Update Menu
SYSTEM UPDATE MENU The System Update menu allows the DVB system to check that it has the latest software. If newer software is available, it can be downloaded. Open the Setup menu Move to DVB setup Access DVB setup menu Move to System Update Access System Update The System Update Menu will... -
Page 32: Pc Connection And Modem Menus
PC CONNECTION AND MODEM MENUS The PC Connection and Modem menus allow you to make adjustments to the communication settings for the SERIAL and MODEM ports. You may wish to refer to the operating instruction books for your external equiment before changing these settings. Open the Setup menu Move to DVB setup Access DVB setup menu... -
Page 33: Dvb Timer Programming Menu
DVB TIMER PROGRAMMING MENU For an external VCR to record DVB programmes, the integrated DVB system must be active to provide the signal. The Timer programming menu allows you to choose programmes that you wish to record. At the correct time, the DVB system will switch on and tune to the correct station (even if the TV is in standby mode). - Page 34 DVB TIMER PROGRAMMING MENU Move to the Subtitles field If you wish to record subtitles (if available) select Auto Press the OK button to store Notes: To delete a timer programme, select the recording with the cursor bar and press the Red multi function button.
- Page 35 DVB TIMER PROGRAMMING MENU Daily and Weekly Timer Programmes While in the Date field of the DVB Timer Programming menu, you can select various options to determine how often a recording should be made. Press the down cursor button repeatedly to access the following options: Daily Su- -Sa The VCR will record at the same...
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Page 36: Tv Guide
TV GUIDE The TV Guide displays the current programmes being transmitted - - and what the next programme will be on each DVB station Press the Guide button. Four seperate guides can be accessed by pressing the Guide button repeatedly. Choose from ‘All services’, ‘Favourites list’, ‘Movies’... - Page 37 TV GUIDE The TV Guide displays the current programmes being transmitted - - and what the next programme will be on each DVB station Next You can view the list of programmes that will be transmitted next: Press the Green multi function button to display the information.
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Page 38: Av Select And Setup
AV SELECT AND SETUP The AV Select menu will allow you to choose which AV source to view 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 Setup menu Open the Setup menu... -
Page 39: Q--Link
Q--LINK Q--Link allows the television to communicate with a compatible VCR For Q--Link communication to work, the TV must be connected to a VCR with 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. - Page 40 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.
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Page 41: Vcr Installation
VCR 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’... -
Page 42: Vcr/Dvd Operation
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. -
Page 43: Teletext Operation
TELETEXT OPERATION D Teletext features may vary depending on the Broadcasting Companies and is only available if the channel selected is transmitting Teletext. If a DVB station is not transmitting teletext, but you press the TV/TEXT button, press the EXIT button to clear. D Pressing the Picture button whilst in Teletext operation will display the contrast function with a cyan bar, press A "... -
Page 44: Sub Coded Page Access
TELETEXT OPERATION It is not possible to change the programme position when in News flash, Update or Sub Coded Page Access operation. 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. - Page 45 TELETEXT OPERATION DVB Teletext services DVB Teletext services differ greatly from analogue teletext. When you switch to a DVB teletext service, the images you see can contain graphics and text, laid out and controlled in a manner decided by the broadcaster. In all cases, it is possible to navigate the pages using buttons on the remote control, but because the commands available must apply to all manufacturers of DVB equipment, some on- -screen commands may not correspond exactly to the remote control buttons.
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Page 46: Audio / Video (Av) Connections
AUDIO / VIDEO CONNECTIONS Front AV3 4 Pin S- -Video, RCA Audio / Video and Headphones Sockets Press and release to open Output from Video input to Headphone S- -V socket S- -Video socket S- -V Video input to Audio input to V socket L / R sockets... -
Page 47: Via The Rear Av1 / Av2 / Av4 21 Pin (Scart) And Rca Audio Out Terminals
AUDIO / VIDEO CONNECTIONS Rear AV1/AV2(S)/AV4(S) 21 Pin Scart and RCA Audio Out Terminals Rear sockets Additional equipment can be connected at the rear of the TV via three 21 pin Scart sockets, AV1 / AV2(S) / AV4(S). 2 x RCA Audio Cables Output from MODEM L- -R AUDIO OUT... -
Page 48: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING Symptoms Checks Checks Picture Sound Snowy Noisy Aerial location, direction or connection. Picture Sound Multiple Normal Aerial location, direction or connection Images Sound Electrical appliances Cars / Motorcycles Noisy Fluorescent lights Interference Sound Switch on P- -NR in Picture menu to reduce picture noise Volume level Normal... -
Page 49: Dvb Troubleshooting
DVB TROUBLESHOOTING Some problems will only occur when viewing DVB channels. Due to the different techniques involved in digital reception, DVB signal quality can be poor even if you appear to have a strong signal when viewing analogue programmes. The DVB system requires a good quality signal to provide the best picture. When viewing analogue pictures, interference such as signal reflection from nearby buildings or mountains causes ‘ghosting’, but still provides a viewable picture. -
Page 50: For Your Guidance
Preferred subtitles Modem Connection D This type of picture tube damage, is not an operating defect, and as such is not covered by the Panasonic H Sleep Feature warranty. If the set is not switched off when the TV station stops transmitting, it will automatically go to standby mode after 30 minutes. - Page 51 NOTES...
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