Panasonic TC-14ST15M User Manual

Panasonic

Operating Instruction

Colour Television

TX-14ST15M

TC-14S15M

TC-14S15A

Please read the operating instructions completely before operating this set.

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( Dear Panasonic customer)

Welcome to the Panasonic family of customers. WO hope that you will have many years of enjoyment from your new colour television.

(Safety Instructions)

The TV set can be operated on AC SINGLE 230V, 50Hz {TC-14S15M/TX-14ST15M) and AC SINGLE 240V, 50Hz. {TC-14S15A)

To prevent damage which may

result in fire or electrical shock,

do not expose the TV set to

rain or excessive moisture.

Do not remove the rear cover, as live parts are accessible when it is removed.

The cabinet and picture tube can be kept in good condition by simply wiping with a clean, soft cloth moistened with mild detergent and water. Do not

use solutions containing benzol, petroleum or a chemical cloth. For safety, remove the plug from the wall outlet.

Adequate ventilation is essential to prevent failure of electrical components.

Avoid exposing the TV set to direct sunlight and other source of heat.

Remove the plug from the wall outlet (Power point) when the

TV set is not used for a

prolonged period of time.

Do not use this set if abnormal operation occurs. EX: smoke, odd sounds or smells, turn the power switch off and disconnect the AC

power if you notice any unusual

operation.

(Location of Control (TV)^

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TV/AV button

PRE (PRESET) Button

Volume Up and Down Buttons

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Plug the earphone jack as shown below;

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Channel Up and Down Buttons

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( General Operation )

1. Stand-by Button

6. TV/AV Selection

3. Direct Programme Number Selection

8. Recall Button

9. Off-Timer Button

11. Normalization Button Main Menu Selection

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5. Volume Up and Down Buttons

2. Programme Number Up

and Down Buttons

Button

Buttons

4. Two Digit Programme

Number Selection Button

7. Sound Mute Button

Position Buttons

10. Picture Menu Button

Button

Note:

Use two "R6" size dry batteries for Remote Control Transmitter

To Switch Power on/off

The TV set must be switched on at the wali outlet and at the

Main power switch. Press this button to turn the

TV set ON, from stand-by mode.

Press it again to turn off.

Note:

When in the stand - by condition, it is possibie to turn the TV set on by pushing the Direct Programme

Number Selection button (0-9) or the Programme Number Up and Down button.

2. V A

Programme Number Selection

Press the programme number Up " A ” or down " V * Button to select

the next higher or lower

programme number.

Direct Programme Number Selection

(0-9)

e. g. To select programme number

"1", press the "r button.

(General Operation )

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6. TV/AV

Two Digit Programme Number Selection

e.g. To select Programme Number

"24".

Push the button.

Push the (3) button.

I Setting range | 0 ~ 99

Volume Adjustment

Push the Volume Up or Down button to increase or decrease the sound volume level.

TV / AV Selection

Push the" TV/AV" button to select TV and AV input signal.

You can select a two Digit Programme Number.

Note;

The on screen display will indicate both numerically and graphically the volume level. Numeric levels start at" 0" for zero or no sound, and will increase up to 63 which is the maximum sound level.

Sound Mute Button

Push the this button to mute the Sound completely.

The" Mute" symbol will appear.

(Colour changes to red)

Push the button once again to restore the previous sound level, and cancel the mute.

Recall Button

Push the RECALL button to display the current system status. Press this button until display is cancelled.

(General Operation )

9. Off Timer Button

The TV set may be preset to switch to stand-by after a fixed period. By pressing "Off-Timer" button, you can select the preset time either 30, 60, or 90 minutes.

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When the off-timer

reaches its last 3 minutes, it starts blinking before going to stand-by condition.

Note:

Setting Off-timer to AUTO mode. If the set is not switched off, when the TV station ends broadcasting, it will automatically go to the stand-by condition after 5 minutes. TTiis AUTO mode will not operate when the TV receiver is in AV

mode.

How to cancel the OFF-timer setting:

1. Set the preset time condition to "0“ mode by pressing the Off - timer button.

2. Turning the TV set off.

10. Picture Menu

PIC MENU

By pressing the PICTURE MENU button, you can sequentially select the Picture menus as shown below:

On-screen

DYNAMIC

For watching in brighter environments. This menu selects a higher than normal level of brightness and contrast.

Function

11. Normal (N) Button

For watching in normal (evening)

STANDARD

SOFT

This button can be used for setting the Colour, Brightness, Contrast, Sharpness, Tone and Colour Temp. When this button is pressed, all functions setting are reset to the factory preset level.

environments.

This menu selects normal level of

brightness and contrast.

For watching in dark environments. This menu selects reduced level of brightness and contrast.

( Flow Chart of Main Menu^

When the " MAIN MENU " button is pushed at the main menu screen, the screen display will return to the normal viewing condition. When the " MAIN MENU " button is pushed at each MENU screen (Picture, Sound, Features, Language, Preset), the screen display will return to the Main Menu screen.

Push

Select Symbol

Mark On-Screen

Indication

Push

On-Screen

Indication (example)

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Note :

The menu screen function of Colour, Ntsc-Tint, Sharpness, Std Colour Temp, Child Lock, Auto Search, Manual Search, Colour Sys and Skip are not applicable in teletext mode only.

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AUTO SEARCH MANUAL SEARCH

COLOUR SYS AUTO FINE TUNE SKIP OFF

AUTO SEARCH MANUAL SEARCH

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AUTO SEARCH MANUAL SEARCH

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( Tuning Procedure )

Automatic Search

3. PRE.

MAIN MENU

Press the '' PRE " (PRESET) button 5 times.

After all stations are tuned, press the "MAIN MENU" button twice.

This returns the set to the

normal viewing condition.

Heipfui Hints

1. If a clear picture with correct colours cannot be obtained when a broadcast or AV signal is received,

refer to the "Colour System Selection" operation on page 13,

2. After the Automatic Search operation is finished, press the Channel Number "Up" button to confirm the tuning condition for each Channel Number. If some Channel Numbers are unused, it is possible to skip such

Channel Numbers. Please refer to the Channel Number Skip operation on page 11.

3. Repeated pressing of the "PRE." (PRESET) button changes the Preset Menu as follows :

-► AUTO SEARCH (Page 7)

TV MODE

(Normal viewing condition)

MANUAL SEARCH

(Page 8)

- SKIP ^ (Page 11)

COLOUR SYS-

(Page 13)

FINE TUNE

(Page 9)

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