Panasonic tc-29p22 Operation Manual

Operating Instruction

Colour Television

TC-29P22R

Please read the operating instructions completely before operating this set.

TQB4G0628

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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

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.

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Before Operating This Set

Connect the Aerial Cable to the RF In Terminal

VHF Aerial

UHF Aerial

Mixer

75Ω
Coaxial
Cable

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 Balun, see Below.

RF In Terminal

Coaxial Aerial plug

300 Ohm to 75 Ohm Balun

300 Ohm
Ribbon

OR

75 Ohm
Coaxial Cable

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Before Operating This Set

Battery Installation

1 Open the cover.

Apply slight downward pressure while pulling towards the
bottom.

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

Two “R6 (AA)” size

Insert the batteries ensuring correct polarity.
This is identifiable by the “+” and “–” symbols on both the
batteries and inside the battery compartment.

3 Replace the cover.

Do not use rechargeable (Ni-Cd) batteries.
They are different in shape and performance and may fail to ensure correct operation.

! Battery cautions

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

Old Batteries New Batteries

Replacement both batteries at the same time. Don’t mix battery types Don’t Recharge.

(alkaline with carbon zinc. etc.)

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Connections

How to connect the "AV1, AV2 or AV3" Input Terminals

(Super - VHS VCR)

Audio

OUT

RL

Video

OUT

(VHS VCR)

S-Video

OUT

MONO

VIDEO

AUDIO

AV1

IN

S-Video

( )

input

S . VIDEO

VIDEO

LEFT

AUDIO

RIGHT

MONITOR

OUT

AV1

IN

MONO MONO

AV3

IN

DVD(Y•PB•PR)

Y

P

B

PR

Audio

OUT

RL

Video

OUT

VIDEO

AUDIO

MONO

AV1

IN

S . VIDEO

VIDEO

LEFT

AUDIO

RIGHT

MONITOR

OUT

AV1

IN

MONO MONO

AV3

IN

DVD(Y•PB•PR)

Y

P

B

PR

Note:

(1) When AV1, AV2 or AV3 is selected, and that AV mode has no input picture signal, the background

Colour of the TV screen will change (This only occur if the Blue-Back function is set to the ON
condition).

(2) When an S-Video cable is connected to the S-Video terminal, the Video input will be automatically

switched off for the AV mode.
(3) When a Monaural VCR is used, connect the Monaural Audio cable to the Audio “L” (Left) terminal.
(4) Similar connections are available at the AV1, AV2 and AV3 input terminals. Select the desired AV

input position by pushing the “TV/AV” button.
(5) The AV3 audio input terminals serves as the audio input terminal for both the video input and for the

DVD input.

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Connections

How to connect the DVD Input Terminals

DVD Player

Audio

OUT

RL

DVD(Y•PB•PR)OUT

P

R

P

B

Y

AUDIO

DVD(Y•PB•PR)

MONITOR

S . VIDEO

Y

B

P

PR

VIDEO

LEFT

AUDIO

RIGHT

OUT

AV1

IN

MONO MONO

AV3

IN

DVD(Y•P

B•PR

How to connect the AV Monitor Output Terminals to other Equipment

The “Monitor Out” terminal output the same signals as main picture on the TV screen and sound from the
speaker at that time. e.g. TV programmes or signals from AV1, AV2 or AV3 input.

Recording Equipment
(VHS VCR)

Audio

RL

Video

IN

IN

)

Y

B

P

P

R

MONITOR

OUT

S . VIDEO

OUT

AV1

IN

AV3

IN

DVD(Y•PB•PR)

MONITOR

VIDEO

AUDIO

VIDEO

AUDIO

RIGHT

MONO MONO

LEFT

Y

B

P

P

R

Note:

(1) Never connect the same video recorder with both the VIDEO IN and MONITOR OUT terminals on

this TV set, as this could cause incorrect operation.
(2) The monitor output emits the main picture normal video and audio signals.
(3) Teletext display on screen will not be output at the MONITOR OUT terminals.
(4) The DVD signal (Y, PB, PR) is not output at the MONITOR out terminals.
(5) The DVD signal input terminal takes priority over the AV3 Video input terminal.

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Location of Control (TV)

Preset
button

Model Name Plate

PRE. TV/AV

TV / AV

button

+–

PRE. TV/AV

+–

Volume Up and

Down Buttons

AV 2 IN

–

R –L/MONO AUDIO

VIDEO

S-VIDEO

S-VIDEO

Channel Up and

Down Buttons

VIDEO

AV 2 IN

AV2 IN

R – AUDIOL/MONO

–

Headphones

S . VIDEO

VIDEO

LEFT

AUDIO

RIGHT

MONITOR

OUT

AV1

IN

MONO MONO

AV3

IN

DVD(Y•PB•PR)

Y

B

P

PR

Connecting Headphones

When a headphones plug is inserted into the Headphones socket all speakers will be automatically
disconnected; only the Headphones will function.

AV 2 IN

R –L/MONO AUDIO

–

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(Optional)

(not supplied)

S-VIDEO

VIDEO

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)

MAIN MENU

PICTURE

DYNAMIC

32 COLOUR

32 NTSC–TINT

32 BRIGHT

63 CONTRAST

32 SHARPNESS

STD COLOUR TEMP

DYNAMIC

32 COLOUR

32 NTSC–TINT

32 BRIGHT

63 CONTRAST

32 SHARPNESS

STD COLOUR TEMP

DYNAMIC

32 COLOUR

32 NTSC–TINT

32 BRIGHT

63 CONTRAST

32 SHARPNESS

STD COLOUR TEMP

DYNAMIC

32 COLOUR

32 NTSC–TINT

32 BRIGHT

63 CONTRAST

32 SHARPNESS

STD COLOUR TEMP

DYNAMIC

32 COLOUR

32 NTSC–TINT

32 BRIGHT

63 CONTRAST

32 SHARPNESS

STD COLOUR TEMP

DYNAMIC

32 COLOUR

32 NTSC–TINT

32 BRIGHT

63 CONTRAST

32 SHARPNESS

STD COLOUR TEMP

SOUND

SPEECH

28 BASS
45 TREBLE

32 BALANCE
OFF BASS BOOST
OFF LOUDNESS
OFF AVL

SPEECH

28 BASS

45 TREBLE

32 BALANCE
OFF BASS BOOST
OFF LOUDNESS
OFF AVL

SPEECH

28 BASS

45 TREBLE

32 BALANCE
OFF BASS BOOST
OFF LOUDNESS
OFF AVL

SPEECH

28 BASS

45 TREBLE

32 BALANCE
OFF BASS BOOST
OFF LOUDNESS
OFF AVL

SPEECH

28 BASS

45 TREBLE

32 BALANCE
OFF BASS BOOST
OFF LOUDNESS
OFF AVL

SPEECH

28 BASS

45 TREBLE

32 BALANCE
OFF BASS BOOST
OFF LOUDNESS
OFF AVL

FEATURES

PICTURE AI ON

BLUE BACK ON

CH COLOUR SET STD

CHILD LOCK OFF

VCR/GAME OFF

PICTURE AI ON

BLUE BACK ON

CH COLOUR SET STD

CHILD LOCK OFF

VCR/GAME OFF

PICTURE AI ON

BLUE BACK ON

CH COLOUR SET STD

CHILD LOCK OFF

VCR/GAME OFF

PICTURE AI ON

BLUE BACK ON

CH COLOUR SET STD

CHILD LOCK OFF

VCR/GAME OFF

PICTURE AI ON

BLUE BACK ON

CH COLOUR SET STD

CHILD LOCK OFF

VCR/GAME OFF

LANGUAGE

PRESET

88 PRESET
AUTO TUNE
MANUAL TUNE
SOUND SYS 5.5MHz
COLOUR SYS AUTO
FINE TUNE
SKIP OFF
POS. CHANGE 88
GEOMAGNETIC 8

88 PRESET
AUTO TUNE
MANUAL TUNE
SOUND SYS 5.5MHz
COLOUR SYS AUTO
FINE TUNE
SKIP OFF
POS. CHANGE 88
GEOMAGNETIC 8

88 PRESET
AUTO TUNE
MANUAL TUNE
SOUND SYS 5.5MHz
COLOUR SYS AUTO
FINE TUNE
SKIP OFF
POS. CHANGE 88
GEOMAGNETIC 8

88 PRESET
AUTO TUNE
MANUAL TUNE
SOUND SYS 5.5MHz
COLOUR SYS AUTO
FINE TUNE
SKIP OFF
POS. CHANGE 88
GEOMAGNETIC 8

88 PRESET
AUTO TUNE
MANUAL TUNE
SOUND SYS 5.5MHz
COLOUR SYS AUTO
FINE TUNE
SKIP OFF
POS. CHANGE 88
GEOMAGNETIC 8

88 PRESET
AUTO TUNE
MANUAL TUNE
SOUND SYS 5.5MHz
COLOUR SYS AUTO
FINE TUNE
SKIP OFF
POS. CHANGE 88
GEOMAGNETIC 8

88 PRESET
AUTO TUNE
MANUAL TUNE
SOUND SYS 5.5MHz
COLOUR SYS AUTO
FINE TUNE
SKIP OFF
POS. CHANGE 88
GEOMAGNETIC 8

88 PRESET
AUTO TUNE
MANUAL TUNE
SOUND SYS 5.5MHz
COLOUR SYS AUTO
FINE TUNE
SKIP OFF
POS. CHANGE 88
GEOMAGNETIC 8

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General Operation

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Panasonic

1

R-TUNE

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

0

TV/AV

7

6

2

+

5

4

VCR ⁄ LD ⁄ DVD

LD ⁄ DVD

DISC SIDE

B

A

SKIP

N

SURROUND

WAKE UP

12

SKIP

13

11

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16

VCR

MAIN MENU

PICTURE MENU SOUND MENU

P. A

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To Switch Power on/off

The TV set must be switched on at the wall 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 possible to turn the TV set on by pushing the
Direct Programme Number Selection button (0-9) or the Programme Number up and
Down button.

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3.

4.

Programme Number Selection

Press the programme number Up

v

"

" 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 "1"
button.

Two Digit Programme Number Selection

e.g. To select Programme Number "24".

Push the button.

Push the button.

Push the button.

Setting range 0 ~ 99

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3

2

1

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General Operation

AV 1

7

AV 2

AV 3

5.

6.

7.

+

–

TV/AV

Volume Adjustment

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

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– – – – – – – – – – –

TV / AV Selection

Push the " TV/AV " button to select TV, AV1, AV2 and AV3 input
signal modes sequentially.

Note:

If a clear picture cannot be obtained or even when a AV signal
is received, refer to the “Colour System Selection” operation on
page 19.

Sound Mute Button

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

o

5

– – – – – – – – – – –

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.

The " Mute " symbol will appear.
( Colour changes to Red )

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9.

Recall Button

Push the RECALL button to display
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.

30

60

0

AUTO

90

1

When the off-timer
reaches its last 3

30

minutes, it starts blinking

1

before going to stand-by
condition.

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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.

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