Panasonic TC-34P250X User Manual

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Operating Instructions

ModeiNo TX-29P250X TC-29P250H

TX-68P250Z TC-34P250H TX-80P250Z

This is a combined Operating Instruction manual for all the above series of models.

Please read these instructions before opreting your set and retain them for future reference,

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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 set.

To obtain maximum benefit from your set, please read these Instructions

before making any adjustments, and retain them for future reference. Retain your purchase receipt also, and note down the Model Number and Serial Number of your set in the space provided on the rear cover of

these Instructions.

Warnings and Cautions___________________________________________ 4 Before Operating This Set

How to Use This Manual

Battery Installation.................................................................................................................................................6

Connecting the Aerial cable to the RF In Terminal................................................................................................ 7

Connecting the Plug to the Wall outlet...................................................................................................................7

How to turn the Power On..................................................................................................................................... 7

Location of Controls

Remote Control......................................................................................................................................................8

Controls and Terminals on the TV................................

Connections ________________________________________________ 10H3

How to connect the "AVI, 2. 3 or 4" Input Terminals.............................................................................................10

How to connect the AV Monitor Output Terminals to other equipment.................................................................11

How to connect ttie DVD Input Terminals........................................................................................................... 11

How to connect the RGB Input Terminals...........................................................................................................12

Connecting Headphones.....................................................................................................................................13

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General Operation

How to switch the power ON or OFF . Programme Number Selection Direct Programme Number Selection Volume Adjustment Mute Button TV/AV Mode Selection

Recall Button..................................

SIR..................................................

Function selection

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Geomagnetic Correction Using the On Screen Displays

Picture Menu Sound Menu Setup Menu

Tuning Menu

Channel Selection Tuning Menu Auto tune Auto tune (via front panel) Manual tune Manual tune (via front panel)

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I Aspect Controls

14-15

14 14 14 15

15 15 15 15

16 17

18-19

20-21

22-23 24-27

24 25 26 26 27 27

I Menu Operation

Multi PiP Channel search.

Advanced Remote Control Operation

Stereo Reception. VCR / LD / DVD

Channel Allocation

Troubleshooting

Specifications System

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^Battery cautions

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

Old Batteries

Replace both batteries at the same time.

New Batteries

'I'll.’.',"'',

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

Don't Recharge.

29 30

31 32

36 37 38

Warnings and Cautions

AWarninqs

Unplug the power cord in the event of any malfunction (screen goes blank, no sound, odd sounds, smoke or unusual

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odors coming from the unit).

Unplug the power cord if foreign matter or water falls into the unit, or if the unit is dropped or the cabinet is damaged.

DO NOT use this unit near

water, (near a bath tub, etc.)

DO NOT place any of the

following on the unit: Flower vases, flower pots, cups, small metal objects, or cosmetics containers, chemicals or water.

DO NOT insert foreign objects

(metal or easily flammable

objects).

TAKE CARE NOT to damage the power cord.

DO NOT touch the aerial cable and this unit when there is lightning.

DO NOT use if the power cord or power plug is damaged, or if the plug does not fit tightly into the socket.

DO NOT use at a voltage other than indicated

DO NOT remove the rear

cover as live parts and High Voltage components are accessible when the rear cover is removed.

DO NOT place in an unstable location

ACautions

DO NOT place in humid or dusty location, or areas exposed to smoke or steam. DO NOT place in direct sunlight and other sources of direct heat.

DO NOT touch the power plug if your hands are wet.

Warnings and Cautions

ACaution

DO NOT stand, or place heavy objects on the unit. Particular care should be taken by tamilies with small children.

Adequate ventilation is essential to prevent failure of electrical components, we recommend that a gap of at least lOcm(^aii^) is left alt around this unit even when it is placed inside a cabinet or between shelves.

Before cleaning, unplug the power plug from the socket.

Unplug the power plug fmm the socket if you are not going to use the unit for an extended period.

Place in a safe location.

Turn the power “Off" before connecting other electrical equipment.

DO NOT joint the unit.

Ask your sales outlet to install the aerial.

Cleaning

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The unit contains many plastic parts. For this reason DO NOT use benzine, thinner or other chemicals to clean the unit.

DO NOT bring into contact with insecticide or other volatile substances. DO NOT allow the unit to come into contact for extended periods with rubber or vinyl products.

Dust will accumulate on the

picture screen. Please wipe with a soft cloth from time to time, if you use a chemically treated cloth, please be carefol to follow the instructions that come with the cloth.

Remove dirt and soiling by

wiping with a light cloth. Even if the unit is heavily soiled, do not apply cleaner directly to the unit. Soak a cloth in a solution of neutral cleanser thinned with water. Then wring out the cloth, wipe the unit clean, and Hntsh by wiping with a dry cloth.

Before Operating This Set

How to Use This Manual

1 .Check the Model Number of your TV set; the Mode! Number is shown on the rear cover name plate on the set.

Use the table on the opposite page to conflrm which features your particular Model is equipped with.This will help you to known which sections of the manual apply to your set.

2.Check the Part Number on the rear of your Remote Control handpiece, and note the functions avallaWe, as shown below.

TX-29P250X TX-68P250Z TX-80P250Z

TEXT Favourite Page Selection—

TV/TEXT Selection

Note:

• Mainly the remote control for TX-29P250X, TX-68P2502, TX-80P250Z is used as an example in the Operating Instructions.

m TEXT Index

/Channel Search TEXT hold

/Stilt

TC-29P250H TC-34P250H

Picture AI

Picture DNR

Channel Search Still

Battery Installation

Open the cover.

Apply slight downward pressure white pulling towards the bottom.

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

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.

Two ‘R6 (AA)' size

Replace the cover, and slide in reverse until

the lock snaps.

Before Operating This Set

Connecting the Aerial cable to the RF In Terminal

To obtain optimum quality picture and sound, an Aerial, the correct cable (75 Ohm coaxial) and the correct terminating plug are 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 Centre or Dealer may be able to assist you in

obtaining the correct Aerial system for your particular area and accessories required.

Any matters regarding Aerial installation, upgrading of existing systems or

accessories required, and the costs incurred, are the responsibility of you, the Customer.

Connecting the Plug to the Wall outlet

Note:

• Mains plug types vary between countries. The mains plug shown at left may therefore not be the type fitted to your set.

How to turn the Power On

Press the Power switch on Television to turn the set on. (See page 14)

Location of Controls

Remote Control

TX-29P250X, TX-68P250Z, TX-80P250Z

Power(Stand-by) (see page 14)

Picture Menu (see page 18)

Sound Menu (see page 20)

Sound Mute (see page 15)

Programme Number Up and Down

(see page 14)

Volume Up and Down (see page 15)

TV/AV Mode Selection (see page 15)

Set up Menu (see page 22)

Stereo/Bilingual Sound Selection

(see page 31)

TELE TEXT (see page 33)

TEXT Favourite Page Selection

(see page 34)

TV/TEXT Selection (see page 30)-

lOOHz/PRCXSRE (see page 19)-

Surround (see page 20) -

Aspect (see page 28) ■

PicUire in Picture Selection

(see page 29)

Recall (see page 15)

VCR/LD/DVD Rewind/Review

(see page 32)

Normalization Normalise

(see page 19)

Store (see page 15)

Coloured buttons used for Aspect functions (see page 28) Teletext functions (see page 33) AV selection (see page 15)

TEXT Index (see page 34) /Channel Search (see page 30)

-TEXT hold (see page 30) /Still (see page 30)

Direct programme Number

Two Digit- programme Number Selection (see page 14)

VCR/LD/DVD Play (see page 32)

VCR/LD/DVD Fast Forward/cue

(see page 32)

VCR/LD/DVD Stop (see page 32)

VCR/LD/DVD Control (see page 32)

Help (see page 17)

TX-29P250X, TX-68P250Z, TX-80P250Z

Picture Al (see page 19)

Picture DNR (see page 19)

Channel Search (see page 30) Still (see page 30)

Location of Controls

Controls and Terminals on the TV

Item Function Refer to

No. Page No.

Main Headphones Jack 13

Sub Headphones Jack

AV3 Input Terminals

RGB Input Terminal

STR

Function

Volume Down (-)

Programme Number Down (v)

Volume Up (+) /

Programme Number Up (A)

13 10 12

15 15 14 14

Item

0 0

0 0 0 0 0

Function

TV/AV Selection Aerial Terminal (RF In Terminal) Monitor Output Terminals AVI Input Terminals AV2 Input Terminals

AV4 Input Terminals

DVD {Y. Pb. Pr ) Input

Refer to

Page

10 10 10 11

Connections

How to connect the “AV1, 2, 3 or 4” Input Terminals

Connect VCRs and other peripheral equipment

{Super-VHS VCR)

(VHS VCR)

OUT ^ OUT

Notes:

• When an S-Video cable is connected to the S-Video terminal, the Video input will be automatically switched off for that AV mode.

• When a Monaural VCR is used, connect the Monaural Audio cable to the Audio “L" (Left) terminal.

• Select the desired AV input position by pressing the TV/AV button. (Refer to page 15)

• Input 3 is located on the front of the unit.

• The AV2 and AV4 audio Input terminals serve as the audio input terminal for both the Video input and for the DVD input AV2.

Connections

How to connect the DVD Input Terminals

DVD Player

Notes;

• The AV4 audio signal is common for both AV4 and DVD input signal terminals.

• The DVD signal input terminal takes priority over the AV4 video signal input terminal.

• Similar connection are available at the COMPONENT VIDEO input 2 terminal.

How to connect the AV Monitor Output Terminals to other equipment

The “Monitor Out” Terminals 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, AV3 or AV4 input.

Recording Equipment

(VHS VCR)

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Notes:

• Never connect the same video recorder v/ith both the VIDEO IN and MONITOR OUT terminals on this TV set, as this could cause incorrect operation.

• The monitor output emits the main picture normal video and audio signals.

• Teletext display on screen will not be output at the MONITOR OUT terminals.

• Even if the television is in picture-in-picture condition, MONITOR OUT terminals output the same signals as main picture on the screen and sound from speakers. Sub picture including strobe, still, channel search, etc. will not be output at the MONITOR OUT terminals.

• The RGB mode signal, and DVD signal (Y, Pb, Pr) are not output at the MONITOR out terminals.

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Connections

How to connect the RGB Input Terminals

▼ L/MONO R

COMPUTER

8 Main QSub. 5-VIDEO VIDEQ AUpiO

Conversion adapter (if necessary)

PC cable

Notes:

• This unit can be connected to PCs with 640 X 480 (31.5 kHz / 60 Hz) or 640 X 400 (31.5 kHz / 70 Hz) pixel.

• In some cases other PCs may not work with this TV set.

■ There is no audio signal in RGB input.

• The sound of the RGB mode is combined with the Audio signal of AV3.

• Some PC models cannot be connected to the TV set.

• A commercially sold adapter is required to use the RGB cable (D-sub 15P) to connect a PC-98 series computer (which has a D-sub 15P terminal) or a Macintosh computer to the TV set.

• There is no need to use an adapter for computers with DOSA/ compatible D-sub 15P terminal.

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D-SUB 15P

AV3

RGB (31.SkHz)

Signal Names for D-sub 15P Connectcxr

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Pin Layout for RGB Input Terminal

Pin No.

Signal Name

R G B

GND(Ground) GND(Ground)

Pin No. Signal Name

GND(Ground) GND(Ground) GND(Ground)

NC(not connected)

GND(Ground)

Pin No.

Signal Name

GND(Ground)

HD/SYNC

NC(not connected)

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Panasonic TC-34P250X User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Table of Contents

Table of Contents

General Operation

14-15

Warnings and Cautions

Before Operating This Set

Location of Controls

Connections

Notes: