Panasonic TC-29V1Z User Manual

Colour Television

TC-29V1Z

Operating Instructions

Please read these instructions completely before operating this set and retain it for future reference.

TQB620745

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 set.

Contents

Before operating this set Battery instaliation and Repiacement

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How to open the door on the rear of Remote Control ... 8 How to Open the Controls panels

Location of Controls for TV set

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Location of Controls for Remote Control

Front Side on the Remote Control Behind the Door on the Remote Control

Location of Terminals

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How to Connect an Aerial

Automatic Turn off Function

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Connection

Pattern 1 : Via the “AVI ” S-Video and Audio Terminals

2 : Via the “AV2” S-VIdeo and Audio Terminais 3 : Via the “AV3” S-Video and Audio Terminais

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24 4 : Via the “AVI” Video and Audio Terminais 5 : Via the “AV2” Video and Audio Terminals. 6 : Via the “AV3” Video and Audio Terminals 7 ; Via the “Monitor Out” Terminals

Connecting the Headphones Connecting the External Speakers Connecting the Surround Speakers

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Tuning Procedure (Automatic Search)

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Tuning Procedure (Manual Search)...........................38

Fine Tuning Operation..............................................40

Tuning the TV set to the VCR

Programme Name Writing Operation

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Programme Number Skip Operation.........................46

Contents

Basic Operation on the TV Set

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General Operation on the TV Set...............................50

Basic Operation on the Remote Controller NiCAM Digital Stereo Reception

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Picture Menu Operation

Menu Select Operation

To Adjust the Picture Menu

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Sound Menu Operation

Menu Select Operation.............................................................................60

To Adjust the Sound Menu

Surround Operation

To Adjust the Surround Level

General Operation on the Remote Controller

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Operation for VCR Warnings and Cautions

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Troubleshooting.......................................................73

Specifications...........................................................74

Before operating this set

Preparations

Connect the Aerial Cable to the RF In Terminal

How to connect an Aeriai

For connection details refer to page 18i

Connect the Plug to the wall outlet

For Warnings and Cautions details, refer to page 72.

Connect the AC Plug to AC Outlet

Note:

Remove the plug from the wall outlet when the TV set is not used for a

prolonged period of time.

Battery Installation and Replacement

Batteries: Use two “R6” size aiicaiine batteries

Open the cover.

Push down stopper and remove the cover.

Two “R6” size

Replace the batteries.

Insert the batteries with the correct polarity as indicated by the “ + ’ ’ and “ - ” symbols.

Replace the cover.

Do not use rechargeable (Ni-Cd) batteries.

They are partially different in shape and performance and may fail to ensure the desired function.

Battery precautions

The incorrect use of batteries can cause electrolyte leakage which will corrode the remote control transmitter or cause the batteries to burst. The following precautions must be observed carefully.

Old Batteries New Batteries

Replace both batteries at the same time. Dispose of them immediately.

Don’t

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Don’t mix battery types (alkaline with carbon zinc, etc.)

Fire

Recharge

Short-circuit

Disassemble

Heat or Burn

How to open the door on the rear of Remote Control

(Front) ( Rear)

here to

open.

S-Position: With the door open, the buttons on the front cannot be used.

(Only the buttons under the door can be used.)

D-Position:

The buttons on the front and

under the door can be used.

Place the Remote Control in such a way that all Buttons on both sides can be used easily.

Open the cover (Push down and Slide the cover out.)

Location of Controls for set

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inside the Tray

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Location of Controls for TV set

No. Description

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(2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7)

(8) (9)

Power Switch

Game Position Button System Selection Button Auto/Function Button Preset Button Display Button TV/AV Selection Button Volume Up and Down Buttons Programme Number Up and Down Buttons

(10) Level Adjust Buttons

Location of Controls for Remote Control

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Front Side on the Remote Control

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When the TELETEXT kit: Model TY-TA2 (Optional) is adapted, use these buttons.

For TELETEXT operation refer to the Operating Instructions supplied with the TELETEXT Kit.

Location of Controls for Remote Control

No. Description

(11) (12) AV Selection Button

(13) (14)

(15)

(16) Recall Button (17)

Mute Button

TV/AV Selection Button NICAM Sound Selection Button Direct Programme Number Selection Buttons

0/VCR Button

(18) Power (Stand-by) Button

(19) (20) (21)

(22)

Picture Menu Button Sound Menu Button

Programme Number Up and Down Buttons

Vblume Up and Down Buttons

Location of Controls for Remote Control

Behind the Door on the Remote Control

Location of Controls for Remote Control

No.

(23) (24)

(25) (26) (27)

(28) (29)

(30)

(31)

(32)

(33)

(34) Normalisation Button

Description

Off-Timer Button Picture Noise Reduction Button Surround Button Numerical Buttons Sound Selection Button for VCR Pause Stiii Button Stop Button Rewind/Review Button Play Button Sound Function Button Picture Function Button

(35)

(36)

(37)

(38)

(39)

(40)

Function level Up and Down Buttons VCR Power Button Stilt Advance Button

Programme Number Up and Down Buttons for VCR Record Buttons Fast Forward Button

Location of Terminals

Location of Front and Rear Terminals

AV2 IN

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S-VIOEO

(41)

(43) (44) (45)

AV3

VIDEO

(42)

L/MONO

AUDIO

(46) (47)

Lwr-ilTlEx

EXTSP.(80)

S-VDEO

(48) (49)

Location of Terminals

No. Description

(41) (42) (43) AV 3 Input Terminals (44) AV 1 Input Terminals

(45)

(46)

(47)

(48) Aerial Terminal

(49)

Headphones Jack AV 2 Input Terminals

Monitor Out Terminals Speaker Selection Switch

External Speaker Terminals

Surround Speaker Terminals

How to Connect an Aerial

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

If a communal Aerial system is used, you may require the correct connection cable and plug between the wall Aerial socket and your television receiver.

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

Any matters regarding Aerial installation, upgrading of existing systems or accessories required, and the

costs incurred, are the responsibility of the customer.

Note:

If your existing Aerial system uses 300 Ohm ribbon cable you will require to use a 300 Ohm to 75 Ohm Baiun. See below.

Automatic Turn-off Function

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Noise Timer

If the set is not switched off when the TV station stops transmitting.

It will automatically go to stand-by condition after 30 munutes.

Note:

This function will not operate when the Television receiver is on AV mode.

Connection

Pattern 1: Via the “AVI” S-Video and Audio Terminals

Connect the “AV1" (S-Video and Audio) Terminals and Other Equipments as follows.

AV1 Select Operation on the TV set

TV/AV

PLAY

Select the “AV1” mode by pushing this button, you can sequentiaily

select TV and three AV modes (AV1, AV2 and AV3), as shown below.

Selecting mode will appear on the top left of the screen.

Push the “PLAY" Button on the Connected Equipment.

Note:

When the S-Video cable is connected to AV1 (S-Video) Terminal, the “S-Video” symbol will be displayed on the screen as shown left.

Connection

AV1 Select Operation on the Remote Controller

TV/AV

AV SELECT

Push the “TV/AV” Button on the Remote Controller. Then last selected AV mode will be displayed on the screen.

Select the “AV1” mode by pushing this button, you can sequentially select three AV modes, as shown below.

Note:

When the S-Video cable is connected to AV1 (S-Video) Terminal, the “S-Video” symbol will be displayed on the screen as shown left.

PLAY

Push the “PLAY” Button on the Connected Equipment.

Helpful Hint

SYSTEM System Button

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Note:

(1) When AV mode (AV1, AV2 and AV3) is selected and the selected AV mode has no AV signal, the

On-screen will be changed from Black out picture to Colour back picture.

(2) When the played back picture may be unstable, then by pushing “Play” Button you can obtain

the clear picture.

(3) When the S-Video cable is connected to S-Video Terminal, Input Terminal will be changed from

Video to S-Video Terminal.

(4) When the Monaural VCR is played back. Connect the Monaural Audio cable to the Audio “L”

(Left) Terminal.

On the AV mode, If the clear picture cannot be obtained even when the AV signal is received, push the System Button repeatedly until the optimum image can be produced.

F^r operation details, refer to “System Select Operation” on page 49.

Connection

Pattern 2: Via the “AV2” S-Video and Audio Tenninals

Connect the “AV2” (S-Video and Audio) Terminals and Other Equipments as follows.

AV2 Seiect Operation on the TV set

TV/AV

PLAY

Select the “AV2" mode by pushing this button, you can sequentially select TV and three AV modes (AV1, AV2 and AV3), as shown below. Selecting mode will appear on the top left of the screen.

Push the “PLAY” Button on the Connected Equipment.

Note:

When the S-Video cable is connected to AV2 (S-Video) Terminal, the “S-Video”

symbol will be displayed on the screen as shown left.

Connection

AV2 Select Operation on the Remote Controller

TV/AV

AV SELECT

Push the “TV/AV” Button on the Remote Controller.

Then last selected AV mode will be displayed on the screen.

Select the “AV2” mode by pushing this button, you can sequentially

select three AV modes, as shown below.

Note:

When the S-Video cable is connected to AV2 (S-Video) Terminal, the “S-Video” symbol will be displayed on the screen as shown left.

PLAY

Push the “PLAY” Button on the Connected Equipment.

Helpful Hint

SYSTEM

Note:

(1) When AV mode (AV1, AV2 and AV3) is selected and the selected AV mode has no AV signal, the

On-screen will be changed from Black out picture to Colour back picture.

(2) When the played back picture may be unstable, then by pushing “Play” Button you can obtain

the clear picture.

(3) When the S-Video cable is connected to S-Video Terminal, Input Terminal will be changed from

Video to S-Video Terminal.

(4) When the Monaural VCR is played back. Connect the Monaural Audio cable to the Audio “L”

(Left) Terminal.

System Button

On the AV mode, if the clear picture cannot be obtained even when the AV signal is received, push the System Button repeatedly until the optimum image can be produced. Fbr operation details, refer to “System Select Operation” on page 49.

Connection

Pattern 3: Via the “A>^” S-Video and Audio Terminals

Connect the “AV3” (S-Video and Audio) Terminals and Other Equipments as follows.

AV3 Select Operation on the TV set

TV/AV

PLAY

Select the “AV3" mode by pushing this button, you can sequentially select TV and three AV modes (AV1, AV2 and AV3), as shown below. Selecting mode will appear on the top left of the screen.

Push the “PLAY” Button on the Connected Equipment.

Note:

When the S-Video cable is connected to AV3 (S-Video) Terminal, the “S-Video” symbol will be displayed on the screen as shown left.

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