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- Page 1 Panasonico Color Television Operating Instructions Read these instructions completely before operating this set. Contents subject to change without notice or obligation. TQB2A0726 Printed in U.S.A.
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Page 2: Safety Instructions
Safety Instructions CAUTION CAUTION: To reduce the risk of electric shock do cover or back. No n_otremove Inside. Refer user-serviceable parts servicing to qualified service personnel. The lightning flash with ar- The exclamation point within that parts inside the product ating and servtcing instruc- row-head within a triangle a triangle is intended to tell... -
Page 3: Specifications
1.4.Ifanoutside antenna isconnected t othetelevision equipment, besure theantenna system isgrounded s oastoprovide some protection a gainst voltage surges and built up staticcharges. In the U.S. Section 810 of the National Electrical Code and in Canada Part I of the Canadian Electrical Code provides information with respect to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, 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 installation and operating instructions supplied with this product. -
Page 5: Installation
Installation Location Locate for comfortable viewing. Avoid placing where sunlight or other bright light (including reflections) will fall on the screen. Adequate ventilation is essential to prevent internal component failure. Keep away from areas of excessive heat or moisture. Do not position magnetic equipment (motors, fans, other speakers, etc.) nearby. Optional External Equipment Connections The Video/Audio connections between components can be made with shielded video and audio cables. -
Page 6: Antenna/Cable Connections
Antenna Connection - For proper reception of VHF/UHF an external antenna is required. Forbest reception an outdoor antenna is recommended. TV/ANT--CABLE Antenna/Cable Connections Mode must be set to TV/ANT. (Refer to TV/ANT-Cable Tuning Mode.) NOTE: If necessary, select proper Antenna Input Mode by pressing the ANT button, tndoor Outdoor Typical VHF/UHF Antenna... -
Page 7: Pip Antenna Connection
Picture in Picture Antenna Connection This Receiver has the "PICTURE IN PICTURE" feature. For the proper operation ofthis feature a second video source is required (such as a VCR). We recommend that you make you r antenna connection as shown below when a second video source is available. -
Page 8: Location Of Controls (Receiver)
Location of Controls (Receiver) RemoteControl Sensor TimerIndicator Push Here to Light Open'Door ,NPOT3_ ®L Video/Audio Input (Video 3) POWER NORM DISPLAY ANT • VOL • • CH • ACTION READVI//L VIDEO... -
Page 9: Quick Reference Control Operation (Receiver)
Quick Reference Control Operation (Receiver) Power Button - Press to turn ON or OFF. (p.12) ® Volume Buttons - Press to adjust sound level. (p.12) ® Level (+) and (-) Buttons - Press to adjust level of Audio Menus, Video Menus and select operating features when On Screen Adjustment Menus are displayed. -
Page 10: Location Of Controls (Remote Control)
Location of Controls (Remote Control) R-TUNE SKIP ® VOLUME FAV CH CHANNEL ® ®®®®® ®®®® C_))- STOP PLAY OREC IPAUSE F.ADVIIII Quick Reference Control Operation (Remote Control) Power Button - Press to turn ON or OFF. (p.l 2) Volume Buttons- Press to adjust sound level. - Page 11 Quick Reference Control Operation (Remote Control Cont'd.) TVNideo Button - Press to select TV or one of three Video Inputs. (p.13) Action Button - Press to display Main Menu and access On Screen feature and adjustment menus. (p.17) Recall Button - Press to display,Time, status of Sleep Timer, Channel, Video Mode and Audio Mode. (p.13) orm (Normalize) Button- Press while any Audio or Video Adjustment Menu isdisplayed to set to a factory preset level.
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Page 12: Control Operation
Control Operation Power- Press the POWER button to turn ON. Press again to turn OFF. POWER POWER MULTI Volume - Press the VOLUME (VOL)& orV button for desired listening level. R-TUNE SKIP MUTE VOLUME ® ® VOLUME FAV CH CHANNEL ®®@®@ Mute - Press the MUTE button to quickly reduce... -
Page 13: W/Video Button
TV/Video Mode - Press the TV/VIDEO button to R-Tune (Rapid Tune) - Press the R-TUNE select desired input mode. (RAPID TUNE) button to instantly switch between the last two channels or video modes selected (without any On Screen display being activated). TVNIDEO R-TUNE Signal connected to:... -
Page 14: Fav Ch (Favorite Channel) Button
Fav Ch (Favorite Channel) - TheFAV CH (FAVORITE CHANNEL) button will scan up to 15 of your favor'de channels in sequence. However, these channels must first be programmed into Favorite Channel memory (refer to Favorite Channels Programming). Once your favorite channels have been placed in memory just press the FAV CH (FAVORITE CHANNEL) button •... -
Page 15: Multi Button
Multi Button The MULTI button can be programmed to operate up All can be tumed ON or OFF with one press of the to 6 Remote function buttons at the same time. MULTI button. For Example: TV Power/On, VCR Power/On (selected brands) and Cable Box Power/On (selected brands) can (TV) (VCR) -
Page 16: Closed Caption Button
Closed Caption Decoder r"'- 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. It allows the viewer to read the dialogue of a television program or read POWER other intended information. -
Page 17: Main Menu (Icons)
Main Menu (Icons) MAIN MENU 4B_, I °1 On Remote Use the four (4) ADVANCE buttons to select an Icon by highlightingthe desired Icon when the Main Menu is displayed. ACTION Press the ACTION button to display the Main Menu. Press the ACTION button to display the Main Menu with Icons. -
Page 18: Picture Adjustments
Picture Adjustments • Color • Picture • Tint • Sharpness • Brightness • Favorite (Picture) POWER MULTI ACTION AC11ON SelectOr Adjust FeatureWhen MUTE R-TUNE SKIP © © © Menu Is Displayed VOLUME CHANNEL FAV CH Highlight Desired FeatureWhen Menu Is Displayed ®®®®®... -
Page 19: Favorite (Picture)
MAIN MENU COLOR IIIIIIIIIIIIIIII ..PRESS ACTION TO EXIT TINT PRESS ACTION TO EXIT COLOR I- ..TINT ..BRIGHTNESS BRIGHTNESS -_----!_-:--__ IIIIIIIIIIIIIIII ..PRESS ACTION TO EXIT PRESS • FOR MORE IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII PICTURE PRESS ACTION TO EXIT IIIIIIIIIIIIIIII SHARPNESS PRESS ACTION TO EXIT •... -
Page 20: Picture Settings
Picture Settings • Favorite Picture • Video NR • Auto Color POWER ACTION MULTI Select Or Adjust FeatureWhen Menu Is Displayed ACTION SKIP MUTE R-TUNE Highlight Desired FeatureWhen Menu Is Displayed FAV CH CHANNEL VOLUME MAIN MENU ®®®®® ®®®®® STOP PLAY POWER eREC MPAUSE F.ADVIII... -
Page 21: Video Nr (Noise Reduction)
11. Press the ADVANCE • or • button to highlight Set Video NR (Noise Reduction) Favorite. This feature reduces video noise (snow in picture) due to 12. Press the ADVANCE • button to highlight number 2 weak signal. or 3. Press the ACTION button to display the Main Menu. -
Page 22: Audio Adjustments
Audio Adjustments • Bass ACTION • Treble • Balance • Surround POWER • Audio Mode MULTI Highlight Desired FeatureWhen Menu Is Displayed ACTION Select Or Adjust FeatureWhen Menu Is Displayed MUTE R-TUNE SKIP MAIN MENU VOLUME FAV CH CHANNEL (&l ®... -
Page 23: Surround
Surround - use the Surround Feature to enhance MAIN MENU audio response when listening to Stereo broadcasts. Press the ACTION button to display the Main Menu. Press the ADVANCE & / • and • / • button repeatedly until the Audio Icon is highlighted. Press the ACTION button to display the Audio Adjust Menu, Press the ADVANCE •... -
Page 24: (Dual Program) Timer
(Dual Program) Timer ACTION POWER MULTI Select Or Adjust FeatureWhen Menu Is ACTION MUTE R-TUNE SKIP Highlight Desired © © © FeatureWhen Menu Is Displayed VOLUME _NNEL FAVCH ®®®®® MAIN MENU ÷ ®®®®® ¢H eREC 1PAUSE F_ PRESS • • TO SELECT PRESS •... - Page 25 Press the ADVANCE <1 or • button to set the time you wish the Receiver to rum ON. MAIN MENU Press the ADVANCE • button to highlight the OFF (Hours/Minutes) position. 10. Press the ADVANCE 41 or • button to set the time you wish the Receiver to turn OFF.
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Page 26: Pip Channel Scan
PiP Channel Scan This feature selects the channel scan method used during PIP Search (see PIP Search feature). Press the ACTION button to display the Main Menu. Press the ADVANCE • / V and • / p button until the PIP Icon is highlighted. POWER MULTI Press the ACTION button to display the PIP Settings... -
Page 27: Favorite Channel Programming
Press the ADVANCE • button to add or press the Press the ADVANCE • or • button to adjust desired ° • button to delete channel from Favorite Channel video quality of small picture. Memory. Repeat Steps 4 and 5 to continue adding or deleting MAIN MENU channels (up to 15 channels may be in Favorite Channel Memory). -
Page 28: Channelcaption
Channel Caption - The Channel Caption (Station Identifier) allows you to input the call names of up to 30 stations into memory (using up to 4 characters). The call name will then display along with the channel number when changing channels or pressing RECALL. POWER MULTI ._,.,,,,_... -
Page 29: Channel Lockout
Channel Lookout - The Channel Lockout Feature allows you to lockout up to 4 channels or all channels along with Video Inputs 1, 2 and 3. NOTE: This feature will lockout some or all channels for up to 48 hours. Be sure to understand this feature before attempting its use. -
Page 30: Set-Up Features
Set--Up Features • Set Time • Set Day • TV/ANT--Cable Tuning Mode • Auto Program POWER • Manual Program MULTI • Display"Stereo-SAP-Mono" • Caption Field • Speaker ACTION Select Or Adjust VOLUME FAV CH CHANNEL [ FeatureWhen Menu Is ®®®®®1 Highlight Desired FeatureWhen Menu Is Displayed... -
Page 31: Set Day
Press the ACTION button to display the Main Menu. Set Day - The day of the week must be set in order to Press the ADVANCE • / • and • / • button re- operate the dual timer feature. peatedly until the Set-Up Icon is highlighted. -
Page 32: Manual Programming
Manual Programming - This feature allows you to select which channels are placed into Channel Scan memory. Press the CHANNEL& DrY button and only those channels you desire will be accessed. CHANNEL POWER MULTI Press the ACTION button to display the Main Menu. Press the ADVANCE •... -
Page 33: Displays "Stereo-Sap-Mono
Display Stereo - This feature allows the option of dis- CAPTION FIELD CC 1 playing Stereo-SAP-Mono Menu On Screen at initialturn on and channel change. Press the ACTION button to display the Main Menu. Press the ADVANCE • / • and 41 / • button re- peatedly until the Set-Up Icon is highlighted. -
Page 34: Pip (Picture In Picture) Button
PiP (Picture in Picture) Button This feature allows monitoring one channel while watch- lOWER MULTI ing another when a second video source is connected (such as a VCR) to the television. NOTE: S-Video connection will also operate the PIP feature (refer to Optional S-VIDEO Connection section.) -
Page 35: Pip Freeze Button
PIP Freeze Frame Feature- Press the Search Operation FREEZE button to stop action in the PiP Frame. Press the SEARCH button. A PIP frame will appear on the main picture. The screen will momentarily scan channels in sequence as programmed into channel memory. FREEZE Press the SEARCH button again when the channel you wish to view is displayed. -
Page 36: Programming The Universal Remote Control
Programming The Universal Remote Control The Universal infra-red Remote Control supplied is capable of operating many brands of VCRs and Cable Television Converter boxes after entering the proper infra-red code. NOTE: The Universal Remote Control memory is limited. Some models of VCRs or Cable Television Converter boxes may not operate. - Page 37 Preferred Procedure- Code Known Alternate Procedure- Code Unknown Programming Universal Remote Using Programming Universal Remote Using Infra-Red Access Codes for VCRs the "Sequence Method" for VCRs • Determine brand of VCR. • Confirm VCR is plugged in and operating • Identify code(s) associated with the brand in the properly, then turn OFF.
- Page 38 Preferred Procedure - Code Known Alternate Procedure- Code Unknown Programming Universal Remote Using Programming Universal Remote Using Infra-Red Access Codes for Cable Televi- the "Sequence Method" for Cable Tele- vision Converter Boxes sion Converter Boxes • Determine brand of Cable Television Converter. •...
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Page 39: Infra-Red Remote Control Codes
Infra-Red Code Index For VCRs Brand Code(s) Brand Code(s) 02, 14, 16, 30 Audio Dynamics 14, 16 Broksonic Panasonic Canon Pentax Philco 00, 29 Capehart Citizen 00, 29 Philips Pioneer Craig Quasar Curtis Mathes 00, 08, 15 14, 16 05, 07,... -
Page 40: Optional Equipment Connection & Operation
Optional Equipment Connection and Operation To Audio AMP Connection (Stereo) TERMINALS ON BACK OF SET TO AUXILIARY INPUT S-VIDEO ® ® o,o f:o oo • To Audio AMP INPUT INPUT Connect to an extemal audio amp auxiliary input ANT1 SPUT ANT2 for monitoring sound through a stereo system. -
Page 41: Video/Audio Connection
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Page 42: Care & Cleaning
Care and Cleaning Picture Tube (Turn set off) Use a mild soap solution or window cleaner and a clean cloth. DO NOT USE ABRASIVE CLEANERS. Avoid excessive moisture.., wipe dry. Plastic Cabinets Wipe the cabinet with a soft cloth dampened with water or a mild detergent solution, then wipe dry with a soft clean cloth. Avoid excessive moisture. -
Page 43: Troubleshooung Chart
Troubleshooting Chart Before you call for service, determine the symptoms and make a few simple checks shown below. Symptoms Check Picture Sound ANTENNA LOCATION AND/OR CONNECTION NOISY SOUND SNOWY PICTURE <, ANTENNA DIRECTION AND/OR LOCATION ANTENNA LEAD-IN WIRE MULTIPLE IMAGE NORMAL SOUND <, - ELECTRICALAPPLIANCES, LIGHTS, CARS AND TRUCKS... - Page 44 Panasonic Company Matsushlta Electric Panasonic Company (West) Panssonlc Sales Company Division of Matsushita Electric of America of Canada Umited Division of Mstsushita Electdc Corporation of America • Division of Matsushlta Bectdc 5770 AmblerDrive • of Puerto Rico, Inc. One PanasonicWay Corporation of America Ave.