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Color Television
Operating
Instructions
®
Read these instructions
completely
before operating
this set.
Contents
subject to change without notice or obligation.
Printed in U.S.A.
TQB2A09431

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  • Page 1 Color Television Operating Instructions ® Read these instructions completely before operating this set. Contents subject to change without notice or obligation. Printed in U.S.A. TQB2A09431...
  • Page 2: Safety Instructions

    Safety Instructions WARNING WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock do not remove cover or back. No user-serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel. The exclamation point within The lightning flash with ar- a triangle is intended to tell is intended to tell the user the user that important oper- ating and servicing instruc-...
  • Page 3: Specifications

    14.Ifan outside antenna is connected to the television equipment, be sure the antenna system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built up static charges. In the U.S. Section 810 of the National Electrical Code and in Canada Part 1 of the Canadian Electrical Code provides informationwith respect to proper groundingof the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of groundingconductors, location of antenna-discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode.
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Introduction Congratulations on Your New Purchase Your new video component features an all solid state chassis which is designed to give you many years of enjoyment. It was thoroughly tested and adjusted at the factory for best performance. In order for you to take full advantage of your new video component, please read and follow the installationand operating instructionssupplied with this product.
  • Page 5: Installation

    Installation 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 6: Antenna/Cable Connections

    Antenna/Cable Connections Antenna Connection - For proper reception of VHF/UHF channels an external antenna is required. For best reception an outdoor antenna is recommended. Antenna Mode must be set to TV. (Refer to Antenna Mode section.) Indoor Outdoor Incoming Cable From Home Antenna (75 Ohm) Typical VHF/UHF Antenna VHF/UHF...
  • Page 7: Picture In Picture External Video & Ant Connection

    Picture in Picture (Two Tuner) Antenna and External Video Connection This Receiver has the "PICTURE IN PICTU RE" feature that uses two tuners. This allowsyou to watch 2 live broadcasts at the same time without an external video source. (See Antenna Connection, Detail 1.) Ifyou wish an external videosource (VCR, Laser Disc Player or Camcorder) may be monitored in the PIP Frame.
  • Page 8: Location Of Controls (Remote)

    Location of Controls (Remote Control) POWER ® ® MULTI ACTION ® ® ® T VNIDEO ® ® ® ® ® ® ® ® ® ® "_-CA_------_ I"VIAUYJCABLE ® __j_®_ CABLE POWER RECORD POWER ® I-_-I! MOVE SIZE ® STOP PAUSE ®...
  • Page 9: Location Of Controls (Receiver)

    Location of Controls (Receiver) Front Control Panel POWER <I VOLUME I_ V CHANNEL& ACTION TVMD_O Remote Control Sensor Quick Reference Control Operation (Remote & Receiver) (pg.10) Power Button Press to turn ON OFF. Volume Buttons Press to Sound Level. Press Audio adjust to adjust...
  • Page 10: Control Operation

    Control Operation Power Button - Pressthe POWER button to tum Channel Change- (Two options) ON. Press again to turn OFF. Option 1. POWER Press the CHANNEL (CH) UP or DOWN button to sequentially scan through programmed channels (when On Screen Menus are not displayed). NOTE: TV/AUX/CABLE switch (located on Remote) must be set in TV position.
  • Page 11: L'vfideo Button

    Multi Button TV/Video Button - Press the TVNIDEO button -- The MULTI button can be programmed to operate up to 6 Remote function to select desired input for Main Picture or PIP frame (when PIP frame is displayed). buttons at the same time.
  • Page 12: Cable (Tv) Power Button

    Cable Power Button Power PIP Channel Buttons - Press the(PIP) The CABLE (CHANNEL) UP or DOWN button while the PIP frame is button on the Remote Control has been designed to displayed to sequentially scan through Channels. operate selected brands of Cable Converter Boxes. The proper Cable Converter Box infra-red code must be obtained priorto use.
  • Page 13: Pip Size Button

    PIP Size Button PIP Move Button -Press the SIZE button (when - The PIP frame may be the PIP frame isdisplayed) to choose either the large or located at any comer of the Main Picture by pressingthe small PIP frame. PIP MOVE button (when the PIP frame is displayed).
  • Page 14: Main Menu(Icons)

    Main Menu (Icons) EX,TI i r_ I 'NPUT i p,cruREl I AUDIO I [_ ICAPT'ONI _ GUARD I "1 I GAME I ICHANNELI I T,MERI ISET-UPII_ ACTION Displays and Exits Menus Located On Remote Control Selects Desired Menu is Displayed Selects or Adjusts Features When Menu is Displayed...
  • Page 15: Picture Adjustments

    Picture Adjustments Color, Tint, Brightness, Picture & Sharpness Adjustments • Color • "13nt Press the ACTION button to display the Main Menu. • Brightness Press the CH DOWN button to select the Picture • Picture Icon. • Sharpness Press the ACTION button to display the Picture •...
  • Page 16: Game Guard

    Game Guard Game Guard (Lockout) - Prevents video games and other video sources from being viewed. Channel 3, 4 and all video inputs are locked out for 12, 24 or 48 hours. NOTE: Be sure to understand this feature before ACTION attempting its use.
  • Page 17: Game Guard (Unlock)

    Game Guard (Unlock) To unlock the Game Guard feature, repeat steps 1 through 3. Enter the same 3 digit code previously used in step 5 with Remote Control Keyboard. LOCK ACTIVATED ENTER CODE TO CHANGE SE'I-FINGS Enter Same 3 Digit Code Previously Used GAME GUARD UNLOCKED If 3 Digit Code Is The Same...
  • Page 18: Timer Features

    Timer Features Sleep Timer- This feature is used for automatic tum off in 30, 60 or 90 minutes. • Sleep Timer NOTE: Display willflash 3, 2 and I to indicate the last • Program Timer three remaining minutes pdor to turn off. The Recall display will also appear.
  • Page 19: Program Timer

    Program Timer Program Timer This feature is capable of turning the TV on, tuned to a desired channel and off at a predetermined time (one day or everyday). NOTE: The clock must be set for this feature to operate. (Refer to the Set-Up Menu to set time.) ACTION Press the ACTION button to display the Main Menu.
  • Page 20: Set-Up Features

    Set-Up Features Menu The Main Menu can be displayed in two formats. Icon with Text or Icon without Text for those • Menu familiar with the Icon system. • CC (Closed Caption) on Mute Press the ACTION button to display the Main Menu. •...
  • Page 21: Cc (Closed Caption) On Mute

    r on Mute Closed Caption with Mute Button Activates the On Screen Closed Captioning when the MUTE button on the Remote Control is pressed. To deactivate press the MUTE button again. NOTE: This feature only functions when the Close Cap- ACTION tion Mode is in the =OFP position.The program being viewed must be broadcast with Closed...
  • Page 22: Set Time (Clock)

    Set Time (Clock) Set Time - Clock (when set) wi!l display on screen at initial "l'um On", after a channel change and when pressing the RECALL button.The time must be set first in order to operate the Program ON/OFF "13mer. ACT'ION Press the ACTION button to display the Main Menu.
  • Page 23: Antenna Tuning Mode

    Antenna Mode TV or Cable Tuning Mode - Theproper Input mode must be selected for the type of signal at the antenna input. • TV mode is used when the Receiver is not connected to a cable "IV system, for example when using a ACTION VHF/UHF antenna (channels 02 - 69).
  • Page 24: Auto Programming

    Auto Program Auto Programming - This feature allows you to place all channels with a video signal into Channel Scan Memory. Pressthe ACTION button to displaythe Main Menu. ACTION Press the CH DOWN and VOL RIGHT buttons to select the Set-Up Icon. Press the ACTION button to display the Set-Up Menu.
  • Page 25: Manual Programming

    Manual Program Manual Programming - This feature allows you to select which channels are placed into Channel Scan Memory. Press the ACTION button to display the Main Menu. ACTION Press the CH DOWN and VOL RIGHT buttons to select the Set-Up Icon. Press the ACTION button to display the Set-Up Menu.
  • Page 26: Cc (Closed Caption) Mode

    Mode Closed Caption Mode This Receiver has a built in decoder that provides a visual depiction of the audio portion of a television program in the form of written words across the screen (White or Colored letters on a black background). It ACTION allows the viewer to read the dialogue of a television program or other information.
  • Page 27: Channel Caption (Station Identifier)

    Channel Caption Channel Caption (Station Identifier) This feature allows you to enter the call names of up to 30 stations into memory (using up to 4 characters for each station). The call name will then display along with the channel number when changing channels or press- ACTION ing RECALL.
  • Page 28: Audio Adjustments

    Audio Adjustment Bass, Treble & Balance Adjustment Pressthe ACTION buttonto display the Main Menu. • Audio Norm Press the CH UP/DOWN and VOL LEFT/RIGHT • Bass buttonsto highlight the Audio icon. • Treble Press the ACTION button to display the Audio •...
  • Page 29: Audio Mode Selection (Stereo/Sap/Mono)

    Audio Mode (Stereo SAP Mono) (Audio) Mode Stereo/SAP/Mono and [TV] Speaker When Audio is broadcast in Stereo or SAP an ON Screen display will appear on initial "Tum On" and "Channel Change". The available choices will be indicated in red. Press the ACTION button to display the Main Menu.
  • Page 30: Surround Sound

    Surround and AI Sound Surround - use the Surround Feature to enhance audio response when listening to Stereo broadcasts. PresstheACTIONbuttontodisplaytheMain Menu. Press the CH UP/DOWN and VOL LEFT/RIGHT buttons to highlight the Audio Icon. ACTION Press the ACTION button to display the Audio Adjustment Menu.
  • Page 31: Input Select

    Input Select Main (Picture) Input Selection This feature is used to select "IV Mode Operation or one • Main Picture Input Selection of two Video Inputs for the Main Picture, (Used with • PIP (Picture in Picture) Input Selection optional accessory Video equipment.) Press the ACTION button to display the Main Menu.
  • Page 32: Programming The Universal Remote Control

    Programming The Universal Remote Control Cable Converter Box Preferred Procedure- Code Known Preferred Procedure - Code Known Programming Universal Remote Using In- Programming Universal Remote Using In- fra-Red Access Codes for Cable Television fra-Red Access Codes for VCRs Converter Boxes •...
  • Page 33: Vcr, Ldp & Cable Converter Box Infra-Red Codes

    Infra-Red Code Index For VCRs VCR Brand Code(s) VCR Brand Code(s) Audio Dynamics 14, 16 02, 14, 16, 30 Broksonic Panasonic 00, 01 Canon 00, 01 Pentax Capehart Philco 00, 29 Citizen Philips 00, 29 POWER...
  • Page 34: Optional Equipment Connection & Operation

    Optional Equipment Connection and Operation To Audio AMP Connection (Stereo) TERMINALS ON BACK OF RECEIVER •@ S-VIDEO VIDEO C__ToAuxiliarylnpu AUDIO ®®." 2 -- 1 -- INPUT TO AUDIO • To Audio AMP Connect to an extemal audio amp auxiliary input for monitoring sound through a stereo system. NOTE: "TO AUDIO AMP"...
  • Page 35: S-Video Connection

    S-Video Connection VCR or VIDEO DISC PLAYER TERMINALS ON BACK OF RECEIVER VCR S-VIDEO (YC) CONNECTOR OPTIONAL • @ S-VIDEO VIDEO •® e .®®®.= 2 -- INPUT O AUDIO TERMINALS ON BACK OF VCR Operation Connect S-Video (YC)connector to s-video Terminal. Make connections to L and R Input 1 Audio jacks.
  • Page 36: Troubleshooting Chart

    Should this unit turn ON momentarily and then turn OFF, or fail to operate, unplug the AC cord and contact your Authorized Servicer for repairs. Matsushita Consumer Electronics Matsushita Electric of Canada Limited Panasonic Sales Company, Division of Matsushita Electric 5770 Ambler Drive Company, Division of Matsushita Electric Corporation of America of Puerto Rico Inc.

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