Panasonic TC-14Z88A User Manual

Panasonic

Operating Instruction

Colour Television

TC-14Z88A

Please read the operating instructions compieteiy before operating this set.

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Dear Panasonic customer

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

(safety Instructions^

The TV set can be operated on AC AUTO

110-240V,50/60Hz.

The apparatus shall not

be exposed to dripping or

splashing and that no

objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.

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 miid

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.

(Before Operating This Set^

Connect the Aerial Cable to the RF In Terminal

VHF Aerial

UHF Aerial

Mixer

1S2

750 Coaxial Cable

RF In Terminal

To obtain the best quality picture and sound, an external antenna, the correct cables (75 Ohm coaxial) and the correct terminating plug will be required.

If a communal antenna system is used, you may require the correct connection cable and plugs between

the wall antenna socket and your television receiver.

Your local Television Service Dealer may be able to assist you in obtaining the correct antenna system for your particular area and accessories required.

Any matters about antenna installation, upgrading of existing systems or accessories required, and the cost incurred, are the responsibility of the customer.

Note:

If your existing antenna system uses 300 Ohm to 75 Ohm Baiun, see Below.

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Coaxial Aerial plug

75 Ohm Coaxial Cable

(^Before Operating This Set^

Battery Installation

open the cover.

Press bottom downward and pull out the cover.

^ Two "R6 (AA)” size

Batteries: Use two “R6 (AA)” size batteries.

Insert the batteries ensuring correct polarity.

This is identifiable by the “+” and symbols on both the

batteries and inside the battery compartment.

Replace the cover.

Do not use rechargeable (Ni-Cd) batteries.

They are different in shape and performance and may fail to ensure correct operation.

A Battery cautions

The incorrect use of batteries can cause electrolyte leakage which will corrode the Remote Control or cause the batteries to burst.

New Batteries

Replacement both batteries at the same time.

Don’t mix battery types

(alkaline with carbon, zinc, etc.)

Don’t Recharge.

(connections (Audio Input and Video lnput)J

To watch the VCR picture:

Connect the VCR cable to the AUDIO INPUT and VIDEO INPUT terminals at the rear of TV.

RF OUT

OUT

to antenna terminal

AUDIO VIDEO

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OUTPUT

INPUT^

(Rear of TV)

AUDIO VIDEO

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(Front of TV)

(General Operation^

Sound Mute Button

Press this button to mute the Sound completely. Press the button once again to restore the previous sound level, and cancel the mute.

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VOLUME

The “Mute” symbol will appear. { Colour changes to Red )

Recall Button

Press the RECALL button to di play the current system status. Press this button until

display is cancelled.

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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00-i—0AUTO

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. This 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.

(^General Operation^

10.

11.

PIC MENU

WAKE UP

Picture Menu Operation

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

On-screen

MENU DYNAMIC

MENU STANDARD

MENU SOFT

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

For watching in normal (evening) environments. This menu selects normal level of contrast.

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

Function

Wake Up Timer Button

1. Press the “Wake Up Tinner ” button.

2. Press the position left or right button to select the Wake Up Timer. (Wake Up Timer will increase or decrease by

10 minutes when left or right button is pressed.)

Note:

Wake Up Timer can be set up to 12 hours.

3. After setting the Wake Up Timer, switch the TV set to stand-by mode. {LED light will blink ON and OFF during stand-by mode.)

4. When the time Wake Up Timer has elapsed in the set will automatically switch on. (Press any button to cancel the Wake Up Timer on screen display.)

Note:

i) After the Wake Up Timer is set and the TV mode is still not switched off, the Wake Up

Timer will continue to count down until the timer is off.

ii) When Wake Up Timer switch ON the TV set, the off-timer is set to 90 minutes mode

automatically. Press any button to cancel the off-timer, if no button is pressed, the TV set will switch off automatically after 90 minutes.

5. To cancel the Wake Up Timer. You can choose any of the following: i) Switch off the main power. ii) Press the position left or right button, until OFF is reached.

iii) Press the NORMALIZE button when Wake Up Timer OSD is displayed.

(General Operation^

12.

13.

R-TUNE

Normal (N) Button

By pressing the Normal “N” button on the Remote Control while Picture or Sound Control Function is displayed, the selected function will be changed to the Normal Mode. Normalization will not occur if the function is not displayed when the “N” button is pressed. The Normal mode is the factory preset condition. Returning to this original condition is called “Normalization”.

Rapid Tune Button

Press the button to access previously viewed channel.

PRESENT CHANNEL

BEING VIEWED

LAST VIEWED

CHANNEL

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