Panasonic TC-43P15 User Manual

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Panasonic
Projection Television
Operating Instructions
Model No.
TX-51P15 Series TC-51P15 Series
TC-43P15 Series
This is a combined Operating Instruction
manual for all the above series of models. Please read these instructions before
operating your set and retain them for future reference.
TQBC0191-1
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.
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Important information

(1) The long time (max. 2 hours) use of TV game on the set is not recommended since the signal from
TV game may be the cause of damage on picture projection tubes oh the set.
(2) Do not allow a still picture to be displayed for an extended period, as this can cause a permanent
after-image to remain on the Projection TV screen.
Exampies of still pictures include logos, video games, computer images, teletext and images
displayed in 16 : 9 mode.
If still picture cannot be avoided, reduce the brightness and contrast levels of the picture to minimize
any damage that might occur.
(3) In order to minimize any damage to the projection tubes, this set uses the PICTURE SHIFT
function (Refer to page 46) to change (shift) the entire picture approximately 4 mm every 30 minutes.
Table of Contents
Warnings and Cautions________________________________________4-5
Before Operating This Set______________________________________6-9
How to Use This Manual.............................................................................................................................................................................6
Quick Reference Guide for your TV Set........................................................................................................
Securing the casters...................................................................................................................................................................................7
Connecting the Aerial Cable to the RF In Terminal................................................................................................................................. 8
Safety Precaution........................................................................................................................................................................................8
Connecting the Plug to the wall Outlet......................................................................................................................................................9
How to Turn the Power On.........................................................................................................................................................................9
Battery installation......................................................................................................................................................................................9
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Convergence Adjustment Location of Controls Connections
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10 - 11
12 - 14
15 - 17
Flow Chart of Main menu____________________________________18 - 19
Tuning Procedure__________________________________________20 - 31
Channel Selection..................................................................................................................................................................................... 20
Regional System Selection......................................................................................................................................................................22
Channel Allocation....................................................................................................................................................................................23
Automatic Tune..........................................................................................................................................................................................24
Manual Tune.............................................................................................................................................................................................. 26
Fine Tuning................................................................................................................................................................................................28
How to Cancel the Fine Tuning................................................................................................................................................................29
Programme Number Skip....................................................................................................................................................................... 30-
How to Cancel the Skip Function............................................................................................................................................................ 31
General Operation
How to switch the power ON or OFF / STANDBY mode
Programme Number Selection................................................................................................................................................................ 32
Direct Programme Number Selection..................................................................................................................................................... 32
Volume adjustment................................................................................................................................................................................... 32
TV / AV mode Selection / Display button / Game button / Sound Mute button / Recall button / Off Timer button
Sound System Selection..........................................................................................................................................................................34
Colour System Selection........................................................................................................................................................................ 35
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32 - 35
33
Advanced Remote Control Operation
PICTURE IN PICTURE Operation............................................................................................................................................................. 36
STROBE, CH SEARCH and STILL Operation......................................................................................................................................... 38
RAI and D.PNR Operation........................................................................................................................................................................39
Surround Operation..................................................................................................................................................................................40
Stereo Reception...................................................................................................................................................................................... 41
Main Menu Operation
Picture Menu Operation.......................................................................................................................................................................... 42
Sound Menu Operation.............................................................................................................................................................................43
Features Menu Operation.........................................................................................................................................................................44
Language Menu Operation.......................................................................................................................................................................47
Multi PIP Menu Operation....................................................................................................................................................................... 48
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Teletext Operation (For TX-51P15 series . TX-43P15 Series)
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36 - 41
42 - 49
50 - 53
Operation of the VCR / LD / DVD ______________________________54 -- 55
Troubleshooting 56
Cleaning
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57
Specifications 58 - 59
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Warnings and Cautions

AWarnings

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Unplug the power cord in the event of any malfunction (screen goes blank, no sound, odd sounds, smoke or unusual odors coming from the unit). Unplug the power cord if
foreign matter or water fails
into the unit, or if the unit is
dropped or the cabinet is
damaged.
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).
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DO NOT use this unit near water. (Near a bath tub, etc.)
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

ACautions

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TAKE CARE NOT to damage the power cord.
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DO NOT touch the aerial cable and this unit when there is lightning. ^ '
Do not allow a still picture to be displayed for an extended period, as this can cause a permanent after-image to remain on the Projection TV screen. Examples of still pictures include logos, video games, computer images, teletext and images displayed in 16 ; 9 mode.
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DO NOT remove the rear cover as live parts and High Voltage components are accessible when the rear cover is removed.
DO NOT touch the power plug if your hands are wet.
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Warnings and Cautions

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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 stand, or place heavy objects on the unit. Particular care should be taken by families with small children.
When inserting batteries, ensure that the polarities (positive and negative) are correctly aligned, insert as shown on remote control. If
inserted incorrectly, battery
fluid may leak, and fire, injury,
or damage to surrounding components may result.
Adequate ventilation is essential to prevent failure of electrical components, we recommend that a gap of at least 10 cm (-4bi^) is left all around this unit even when it is placed inside a cabinet or between shelves.
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DO NOT place in an unstable location
Place in a safe location.
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Do not mix new and old batteries. Use only the specified batteries. Failure to follow this precaution may result in leakage of battery fluid. Fire, injury, or damage to surrounding components may also result.
Turn the power “Off” before connecting other electrical
equipment.
Before cleaning, unplug the power plug from the socket.
Unplug the power plug from the socket if you are not going to use the unit for an extended period.
To ensure continued excellent performance by this product, periodic cleaning is recommended. See page 57 for more
information.
DO NOT joint the unit.
Ask your sales outlet to install the aerial.
Before Operating This Set

How to Use This Manual

1. Check the Model Number of your TV set; the Model Number is shown on the rear cover name plate on the set. Use the table on the opposite page to confirm 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 available, as
shown below.
TC-51P15G TC-51P15H TC-43P15G
TC-43P15H
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Before Operating This Set
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Quick Reference Guide for your TV Set

Please check the model number of your set. This Manual applies to several Models and there are slight differences among them.
Please check the table below to see what your TV is equipped with before you begin using these Operating Instructions.
Instructions are given for all functions, please disregard these which do not apply to your TV,
China
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Destination
Multi Language
Hong Kong
Southeast Asia
Australia
NZ
Middle East *
English
Chinese
Arabic *
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AC 110-240 v
Power Source
50 /60 Hz
AC 220-240 V
50/60 Hz
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Securing the casters

To ensure safety, secure the casters in place using the supplied stoppers.
This set is equipped with casters to enable it to be
easily moved. When positioning the set, place the supplied stoppers under the casters to secure the casters and prevent the set from moving.
To prevent the set from tipping forward, turn the two
casters on the front of the TV so they face fonward, as shown in the picture.
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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 set.
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.

Safety Precaution

Please take safety precautions to prevent the uhit form falling over. The unit may fall over during earthquakes, or if some
one stands on or shakes the TV,
RF In Terminal-
75 Ohm Coaxial Cable
Coaxial aerial plug
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Fixing to a wall
Use a strong rope or a chain to fasten the TV firmly to a strong support such as a wall or a pillar.
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Before Operating This Set

Connecting the Plug to the Wall Outlet

Note:

Main plug types vary between countries. The main plug shown at left may therefore not be the type fitted to your set. When connecting the main plug to the wall outlet, the power indicator will light (Orange).

How to Turn the Power On

Push the Power switch on Television to turn the set on.
The Power Indicator will light.
Power-OFF Stand-by 0 Power-ON
Note:
When in the Stand-by condition (Refer to page 32), it is possible to turn the TV set on by pushing the “Power (Stand-by)” button any of the “Direct Programme Number Selection” buttons (0 ~ 9) and Programme
Number Up and Down buttons on the TV set or Remote Control.
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Orange Red Green

Battery Installation

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Open the cover.
Apply slight downward pressure while 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.
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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
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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.

Replace both batteries at the same time.
Don't mix battery types (alkaline with carbon zinc, etc.)
Don't Recharge.
Convergence Adjustment

Convergence Adjustment mode

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Convergence Adjustment

Convergence Adjustment for GREEN, RED and BLUE
Use the Position Up V’ or Down “v” button to align the horizontal green line with the vertical centre marker.
Use the Position Left “<” or Right “>” button to align the vertical green line with the horizontal centre marker.
Push the “N” button to adjust the red mode. (Stores green)
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Use the Position Up aor Down "v”, Left “<” or Right “>” buttons to align the red line with the green line, (Becomes a yellow line)
Push the “N" button to adjust the blue mode. (Stores red)
Use the Position Up aor Down V’, Left “<” or Right “>” buttons to align the blue line with the
yellow line. (Becomes a white line)
Push the “N" button to return to the normal viewing. (Stores blue)
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If you wish to view a video with a different colour system (PAL / SECAM, NTSC), repeat the steps above while displaying a picture.
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Direct Programme Number Selection (page 32)
Recall (page 33)
Channel Search (page 38)
D.PNR (page 39)
Strobe (page 38)
P.AI (page 39)
VCR / LD / DVD Play (page 55)
VCR / LD / DVD Rewind / Review (page 55)
VCR / LD / DVD Power (page 55)
LD / DVD button (page 54)
VCR button (page 54)
Main Menu (page 18)
Normalization (page 42, 43)
Position button
Off Timer button (page 33)
Stereo / Bilingual Sound Selection (page 41)
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^ ^ / TEXT Selection (page 51)
TEXT Favourite Page Selection (page 51)
Time TEXT (page 52)
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Sound Mute (page 33)
TV / AV Mode Selection (page 33)
Programme Number Up and Down (page 32)
Volume Up and Down (page 32) Two Digit Programme Number Selection (page 32)
Picture in Picture Selection (page 36) Still (page 38) PIP Action (page 37) Main / Sub Picture Change (page 37)
VCR / LD / DVD Fast Forward / Cue (page 55) VCR / LD / DVD Stop (page 55) VCR Still Advance (VCR) (page 55)
DISC SIDE A Selection (LD / DVD) VCR Record (VCR) (page 55)
OPEN
VCR / LD / DVD Pause / Still (page 55)
Programme Number Up and Down (VCR) (page 55)
TC-51P15, TC-43P15 Series are not equipped ^
TEXT Hold (page 51) TEXT index (page 51) TEXT Full / Top / Bottom Selection (page 51) TEXT Reveal (page 51) TEXT Colour-coded Button (page 51)
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Location of Controls

Controls and Terminals on the TV
Display button (See page 33)
TV / AV Selection button (See page 33)
Preset button (See page 21)
yolume Up(+) / Down(-) button (See page 32)
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Main headphone Jack (See page 17) —
Sub headphone Jack (See page 17)
Programme Number button (See page 32)
Game button (See page 33)
AV2 Input Terminals
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How to connect the “AV1, 2, 3 or 4” Input Terminals

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Note:
(1) When AV1, AV2, AV3 or AV4 is selected, and that AV mode has no input picture signal, the Background Colour of
the TV screen will change. (This only occurs if the Blue-Back function is set to the ON condition: refer to page 45 for details.)
(2) When an S-Video cable is connected to the S-Video terminal, the Video input will be automatically switched off for
that 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, AV3 and AV4 input terminals.
Select the desired AV input position by pushing the TV/AV button. (Refer to page 33)
(5) The AV4 audio input terminals serves as the audio input terminal for both the Video input and for the DVD Input.
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Connections
Note:
(1) The AV4 audio signal is common for both AV4 and DVD input signal terminals. (2) The DVD signal input terminal takes priority over the AV4 video signal input terminal.

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

The “Monitor Ouf 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)
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 norma! video and audio signals. (3) Teletext display on screen will not be output at the MONITOR OUT terminals. (4) 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. (5) DVD signal (Y, Pb, Pr) are not output at the MONITOR out terminals.

Connections

Connecting Headphones
Connect headphones as follows.
You can listen to sound from each of the headphones plugs as shown below.
Sub
Headphones
A
(Mono)
B
(Mono)
■ A
(Mono)
Monitor
Output
A
(Stereo)
A
(Stereo)
B
(Stereo)
Single picture/ Teletext
Picture in Picture
Picture in Picture/
CHANGE
Screen condition
Speaker
Sound
A
(Stereo)
A
B
B
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A
(Stereo)
B
(Stereo)
Main
Headphones
A
(Stereo)
A
(Stereo)
B
(Stereo)
Main Headphones plug:
When a Main Headphones plug is inserted into the Headphones socket, ali speakers will be automatically disconnected;
only the Main Headphones will function. Use Volume Up “+” or Down button to control volume level.
Sub Headphones plug:
For the sub Headphones volume control, refer to page 37.
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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, Multi
PIP), the screen display will return to the Main menu screen.
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Push Select Symbol . Mark
On-Screen Indication
SELECT RCCESS
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SELECT O RCCESS
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Indication (example)
COLOUR HTSC-TIHT BRIGHT COHTRfiST 5HRRPHES5
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MENU DYHRHIC
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MENU DYNAMIC
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Channel Selection
Select the most easily viewed channel selection method.
Example
Programme
Number
1 2 3 4
5 6 7 8 9
10
Channel
Display
2 2 4 4 6
8 8 10 10 12 12 14 16 16 18 18
20 20
Received
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When the Channel Selection is on PCS. (Position), and Auto Tune is performed, the unit memories the channels tuned in order from programme No.1.
Push the button 0 to view channel 2. Push the button 0 to view channel 4. Push the button 0 to view channel 6.
During position mode various reception channels can be viewed.
Example
Programme
Number
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10
20
DIRECT SELECT
Channel
Display
1 2 3 4
5 6 7 8 9
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6 6
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20
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Channel
2
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8
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When the Channel Selection is on DIRECT, and Auto Tune is performed, the unit memories the programme
number which is the same as the channel tuned.
This method allows you to select the desired channel
by pushing the channel display number directly on the remote control to select the station. The channel display numbers for the broadcast stations in each region are listed on page 23.
Tuning Procedure
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Before Regional System Selection and AUTO tuning, set the “CHANNEL SELECT” mode, as detailed below.
PRE.
Push the “PRE." (PRESET) button, setting the Preset Menu to “CH SELECT’.
Select the “CH SELECT (Channel Select)” Mode by pushing the Volume Up V or Down button.
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“CH SELECT" Condition
Setting range when the “POS." (Position) has been selected: Position 0-99 Setting range when the “DIRECT has been selected; Channel 0-125
The channel select indicator will change as follows.
DIRECT^ POS.
PRE.
Push the “PRE.” (PRESET) button 8 times.
This returns the set to the
normai viewing condition.
Tuning Procedure

Regional System Selection

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Before AUTO tuning and MANUAL tuning, set the “SYSTEM SELECT” mode, as detailed below.

“SYS SELECr Condition.
The system select indicator will change as follows.
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normal viewing condition.
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Push the "PRE.” (PRESET)
button twice, setting the Preset
Menu to “SYS SELECr.
Select the appropriate System by pushing the Volume Up V’ or Down button.
Push the “PRE.” (PRESET) button 7 times.
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JAPAN
China Hong Kong, United Kingdom Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Asia countries, Kuwait Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Middle East countries, etc. New Zealand, Indonesia, etc. Australia CIS, Poland, etc.
South Africa U.S.A., Chile, Mexico, Panama, Pelu, Philippines, Taiwan, Venezuela, etc. USA CATV
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Tuning Procedure

Channel Allocation

CATV (USA CATV) channei numbers as recommended by the joint EIA/NCTA Engineering committee and
published as EIA INTERIM STANDARD N0.6-CABLE TELEVISION CHANNEL IDENTIFICATION PLAN-MAY
1983.
The receiving channels are as follows;
Tuning Procedure

Automatic Tune (Ctiaraiel Select and Regional System must already be se^ Refer Id pages 20 to 23)

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(TV set)

This TV uses automatic tuning to determine whether or not a broadcast signal is being sent which it can receive, and automatically prepares so that the channel selection can respond to both the position select and direct select modes.
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PRE.
Push the “PRE.” (PRESET) button 3 times.
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PR ES E T
Automatic Search “AUTO TUNE” Condition.
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Push the Volume Up or Down button.
After all stations are tuned, the on-screen display will automatically change from “AUTO TUNE” to "SOUND SYS” Position. Confirm the sound condition of each Programme Number by using the Programme Number Up
a" button.
If necessary, push the Volume Up "+” or Down button, to improve the Sound quality.
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Search Start.
The best tuning position is automatically memorized.
If the Sound is not clear or no sound is produced on a Programme Number, then follow the next Step 4.
Note:
When sound volume is too small to confirm, turn it up by
using the sound volume button on the remote control.
The sound indicator will change as follows.
4.5MHz <
6.5MHz ------------> 6.0MHz
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Tuning Procedure
Use the Programme Number Up abutton to sequentially
check each station.
If necessary, repeat steps 3 to 4 for each Programme Number.
PRE.
After all stations are tuned, push the “PRE.” (PRESET)
button 4 times.
This returns the set to the
normai viewing condition. Programme Number memory locations.

f'Helpful Hint

(1) To tune, push the Main Menu button and Position button on the Remote Control.
By following the display in the Preset Menu, setting can be formed using only the Remote Control.
(2) If a clear picture with correct coiours cannot be obtained when a Broadcast or AV signal is received, refer to the
"Colour System Selection” operation on page 35.
(3) After the Automatic tune is finished, push the Programme Number V’ button to confirm the tuning condition for
each Programme Number. If some Programme Numbers are unused, it is possible to skip such Programme Numbers. Please refer to the Programme Number Skip operation on page 30.
(4) Repeated pushing of the “PRE.” (PRESET) button changes the Preset Menu as follows;
CH SELECT SYS SELECT ^ AUTO TUNE MANUAL TUNE SOUND SYS
(Page 21) (Page 22) (Page 24) (Page 26) (Page 34)
TV Mode^ SKIP^
(Normal viewing condition) (Page 30)
FINE TUNE
(Page 28)
■COLOUR SYS^
(Page 35)
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Tuning Procedure
Manual Tune (Channel Select and Regional System must already be s^; Refer to pages 20 to 23)
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PRE.
Push the “PRE.” (PRESET) button 4 times.
Push either the Programme Number Up V’ or Down V’ button.
Push the Volume Up "+” or Down button.
Volume “+”: Next higher
Channel
Volume : Next lower
Channel
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Manual Search “MANUAL
TUNE” Condition.
Select the desired Programme Number.
Search Start.
The best tuning position is automatically memorized.
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Push the “PRE.” (PRESET) button.
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Tuning Procedure
PRE.
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If the sound is not clear or no sound is produced on a Programme Number Position, push the Volume Up or Down button.
Push the “PRE.” (PRESET) button 4 times.
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You may improve the
Sound quality.
The sound indicator will
change as follows.
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Note:
When sound volume is too small to confirm, turn it up by using the sound volume button on the remote control.
This returns the set to the normal viewing condition.
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(1) If a clear picture cannot be obtained even when a Broadcast or AV signal is received, refer to the “Colour System
Selection” operation on page 35.
(2) After the Manual tune is finished, push the Programme Number V’ button to confirm the tuning condition for each
Programme Numbers. If some Programme Numbers are unused, it is possible to skip such Programme Numbers. Please refer to the Programme Number skip operation on page 30.
(3) When using a VCR without video and audio input/output terminals, it is convenient to connect the aerial cable as
indicated in the instruction manual of VCR and to set the designated channel to programme No. “0”. In that case, perform manual tune after setting the colour system and sound system in advance. Further, in multi-system VCR, it is more convenient to set the designated channel to several programme Numbers.
Tuning Procedure

Fine Tuning

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Under normal reception conditions this function is not required or necessary. However, in areas of poor reception or constant interference, a slight adjustment of the tuning may improve the picture and sound quality.
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PRE.
Select the channel which you
want to improve, using the
Programme Number Up aor Down V’ button.
Push the “PRE.” (PRESET)
button 7 times, setting the
Preset menu to “FINE TUNE”.
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Select the desired Programme Number.
Fine Tune Condition.
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PR E.
Push and hold the Volume Up V’ or Down button until the clear picture is received.
Push the “PRE.’ button twice.
(PRESET)
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Fine Tune Start.
The AFC function is deactivated. The “■ ” symbol appears to the left of the Programme
Number.
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This returns the set to the
normal viewing condition.
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Tuning Procedure

How to Cancel the Fine Tuning

(TV set)

Cancelling previously adjusted (manually) fine tuning, means re-activating the AFC (Automatic Frequency Controi) Function, also know as AFT (Automatic Fine Tuning). Re-activating the Automatic Fine Tuning
means albaming the set to automatically tune to the optimum tuning position, for that programme Number.
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Select the "AFC OFF” Programme Number which you want to return to Automatic Frequency Control (cancel the manual fine tuning).
“AFC OFF” Programme Numbers are indicated to you by the “■ ” symbol to the left of the Programme Numbers in the On-Screen Display.
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Push the “PRE.” (PRESET) button 4 times, setting the
Preset menu to “MANUAL
TUNE”.
Push the Volume Up
Down button, briefly.
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Manual Search Condition.
The best tuning position is
automatically memorized.
(In other words, manually
tune away from the
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PRE.
Push the "PRE." (PRESET) button 5 times.
This returns the set to the
normal viewing condition.
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Tuning Procedure
Programme Number Skip

(TV set)

It is possible to skip Programme Number on which no TV stations are tuned appearing on the screen.
The function is only effective when selecting Programme Numbers by pushing the Programme Number
up or Down button either on the TV set or the Remote control.
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PR E.
Repeat Steps 2 and 3 for the remaining Programme Numbers for which the Skip
function is desired.
After the Skip Operation is completed, push the “PRE.”
(PRESET) button (once).
This returns the set to the normal viewing mode.
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Tuning Procedure
How to Cancel the Skip Function
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Push the “PRE.” (PRESET) button 8 times, setting the Preset Menu to “SKIP”.
Select a skipped Programme
Number, by pushing the Programme Number Up V’ or Down “v” button.
Push the Volume Up "+" or Down button.
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Channel Skip Condition
The displayed “ON” condition
changes to “OFF".
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PR E.
Repeat Steps 2 and 3, if you
wish to cancel the skip function on any other
Programme Number.
After the Skip Cancel Operation is completed, push the “PRE.” (PRESET) button
(once).
This returns the set to the normal viewing condition.
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How to switch the power ON or OFF / STANDBY mode.
The TV set must first be switched on at the wail outlet and at the Power Switch. (Refer to page 9)
Push this button to turn the TV set ON, from STANDBY mode. Push it again to turn the TV set OFF, STANDBY mode.
Note:
It is also possible to turn the TV set on STANDBY by pushing the “Direct Programme Number Selection” buttons (0-9) and the “Programme Number Up or Down” button, either on the set or on the Remote Control.
Programme Number Selection
Push the Programme Number Up aor Down
V’
button to select the next higher or
lower Programme number.
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Direct Programme Number Selection
(CH SELECT = POS.)
You can select the numbers directly by pushing “Number 0-9” button and the two digit Numbers by pushing “Two Digit” and “Programme Number” buttons.
Programme Number 8 Programme Number 12
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Direct Programme Number Selection (CH SELECT = DIRECT)
You can select the number directly by pushing the corresponding programme number
button.
Programme Number 8 Programme Number 36
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Note:
When the Skip setting for Programme Number 100 through 125 is on, the channel selection time will be shortened, and thus you can not input three digits at a time.
Volume adjustment
Push the Volume Up “+” or Down button
to increase or decrease the sound volume
level.
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General Operation
DISPUY
TV/AV mode Selection
Push the ‘TV/AV” button to select TV, AV1, AV2, AV3, AV4 input signal modes sequentially.
Display button
When the Display button is pressed,
the Panasonic Logo is displayed. Push the Display button a second time to the normal viewing condition.
Note:
(1) When this button is pushed,
Picture and Sound menus change to Picture (DYNAMIC) and Sound (DYNAMIC).
(2) When this button is pushed during
Game mode, Picture and Sound menus change to Picture (GAME) and Sound (DYNAMIC).
Recall button
Push the “Recall” button to display the current system status. Push again to cancel.
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Programme Number (Refer to page 20)
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Audio Mode (Refer to page 41)
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Sound Menu (Refer to page 43)
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Picture Menu (Refer to page 42)
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Off Timer (Refer to page 33)
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Off Timer button
The TV set may be preset to switch to stand-by after a fixed period.
By pushing “Off-Timer” button, you
can select the preset time; either “30”,
“60", “90” minutes or AUTO mode.
GAME
Game button
Push this button to change to the AV2 input signal and enter Game mode. The picture and sound changes to a suitable mode for video games.
10
Note:
When you push this button during
stand-by mode, the TV will turn on automatically and Picture and Sound changes to a suitable mode for video games.
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Sound Mute button
Push this button to mute the sound completely.
The “Mute” symbol will appear.
(Colour change to red)
Push the button once again to restore the previous sound level, and cancel the mute.
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Setting Off-Timer to AUTO mode.
If the set is not switched off when the
TV station stops broadcasting, it will
automatically go to Stand-by mode after 5 minutes.
Note:
Off-Timer setting will not operate in AUTO mode when the Television set
is in AV mode.
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General Operation

Sound System Selection (Different region use differing systems)

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(TV set)

This function is used only in the TV mode, and is not applicable in AV mode when the sound is not clear or
no sound is produced on a Programme Number.
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Push the “PRE.” (PRESET) button 5 times.
Push the Volume Up or Down button repeatedly until the optimum sound is
obtained.
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Sound System Condition.
The sound system will change
as shown.
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Note:
These are different sound broadcast transmission systems applicable to differing countries.
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PR E.
Push the "PRE.” (PRESET) button 4 times.
This returns the set to the normal viewing condition.
The selected Sound System is automatically memorised.
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General Operation

Colour System Selection (Different region use differing systems)

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(TV set)

If a clear picture with current colours cannot be obtained when a Broadcast or AV signai is received.
PRE.
Push the “PRE.” (PRESET) button 6 times. (In AV mode it is only necessary to push the “PRE.” (PRESET) button once.)
Push the Volume Up or Down button repeatedly until the optimum image is produced.
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Colour System Condition.
The colour system will change as shown.
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PAL, SECAM and NTSC 3.58
are different colour signal
broadcast transmission systems applicable to differing
countries NTSC 4.43 is a trick
playback mode used in special VCR’s to playback NTSC recorded video tapes through PAL television equipment.
PRE.
Push the “PRE.” (PRESET)
button 3 times. (In the AV mode, push the “PRE.” (PRESET) button once.)
This returns the set to the normal viewing condition.
The selected Colour System is automatically memorised.
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Advanced Remote Control Operation

PICTURE IN PICTURE Operation

1 ^PIP' The TV broadcast signals and the external
signals can be viewed simultaneously. By pushing the PIP button to view the following PIP conditions.
PIP condition is as shown below
{Normal mode) (Picture in Picture mode)
■Sub Picture
input mode
■Sub Picture
Note:
(1) The DVD (Y, Pb, Pr) signal does not display a Sub-
Picture.
(2) When the set is in PIP mode, the left and right picture
are processed by two different circuits.
Therefore there may be a minor difference in clarity
between the Pictures.
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PiP ACTION
PIP ACTION
PIP ACTION
Sub picture Direct Programme (Channel) Number Selection
Push the “PIP ACTION" button and Direct programme Number Selection button to select the programme number during the Sub Picture input mode indication is blinking.
Sub picture Programme Number Selection
Push the "PIP ACTION” button and Programme Number Up a" or Down V” button to select the next higher or lower
programme number.
Sub picture TV/AV mode Selection
Push the “PIP ACTION" button, and TV/
AV button to select TV, AV1, AV2, AV3, AV4 input signal mode seguentlally.
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TV mode
CHANGE
^ Push the “CHANGE” button to swap from
Main picture to sub picture and vice versa.
AV mode AV mode
7 Position buttons (Only for PIP
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By pushing each “Position" button, you can select the 9 positions of the Sub Picture on the screen.
TV mode
PIP ACTION
Sub Headphones Volume adjustment
Push the “PIP ACTION” button, and volume Up “+” or Down button to increase or decrease the sub Headphones volume level.
Note;
The volume for the main picture on sub picture can be adjusted separately.
Note:
By pushing the Normal “N” button while the picture in picture mode is activated, the Sub Picture position will move to the
bottom Right comer.
Advanced Remote Control Operation

STROBE , CH SEARCH and STILL Operation

STROBE
Push the “STROBE” button to display the sub picture with a strobe effect. When the “STROBE” is on, push the “STROBE” button again to turn off the strobe, or push the “STILL” button to freeze the strobe image. Push the “STILL” button again to restart the strobe effect.
PIP Size is Small
PIP Size is Large
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STILL
CH (Channel) SEARCH
By pushing this button, it is possible to search through all tuned programme numbers. Push the desired programme number.
Channel Search
Number
STILL mode PIP mode is OFF:
Push the Still button and the Main picture as a still frame.
■STILL PICTURE
PIP mode is ON:
Push the Still button to display the Sub picture
as a still frame.
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PICTURE
Advanced Remote Control Operation

RAI and D.PNR Operation

P-AI (Picture-Artificial Intelligence)
The P-AI continuously detects fine difference in the picture signal, with great precision, and
including the picture brightness, black level and contrast. This function automatically adjusts the picture to the best quality for the scene, and reproduces images that provide a sense of depth.
DPNR
D.PNR
This Picture Noise Reduction System is designed to reduce picture noise during poor quality
reception conditions.
The D.PNR mode will change as shown.
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Advanced Remote Control Operation
Surround Operation
SURROUND
Surround button
The benefits of surround sound are enormous. You
can be completely enveloped in sound; just as if you were at a concert halt or cinema.
The surround effect can be obtained without the use
of external surround speakers.
On screen display during surround mode.
Type of broadcast
MONO (including STEREO switched to MONO by you) and BILINGUAL
STEREO
On-screen display
MONO SURROUND
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Select the AV mode (AV1, AV2, AV3 and AV4)
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SURROUND OFF
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Note:
If the stereo signal is poor or the receiving conditions are not optimum or if STEREO: MONO automatic switching occurs, it is recommended that “STEREO” switch to MONO (Refer to page 41) be used. If problems or unusual sudden effects are encountered in any of the surround modes, it is recommended that “SURROUND OFP be selected.
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Advanced Remote Control Operation

Stereo Reception

When you receive the stereo/bilingual sound system, sound output modes can be selected by pushing the stereo/bilingual sound selection button.
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Note:
(1) The “A2 (German)” stereo/bilingual TV
sound transmission system is used in the
following countries; Australia, Malaysia,
Thailand, Indonesia, etc. The “NICAM” stereo TV sound transmission
system is used in the following countries; New Zealand, Singapore, Hong Kong and China.
(2) If the stereo signal is poor or the receiving
conditions are not optimum of if STEREO:
MONO automatic switching occurs, it is recommended you switch from STEREO to
MONO.
When the broadcasting mode changes to “STEREO” or “MONO” after you have
selected “MONO" mode, change over to “STEREO” mode will be made automatically.
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Note:
(1) Even when the contents of the receiving signal
undergo changes, selection mode is kept intact.
(2) When the receiving conditions dereriorate, listening
will be easier if the mode is set to the "MONO” position, using the stereo/bilingual sound selection button.
(3) “DUAL”, also known as "DUAL MONO” or as
“BILINGUAL” is not currently transmitted in some countries.
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Main Menu Operation

Picture Menu Operation

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Function
For viewing in brighter environments.
This menu selects a higher than normal
level of Contrast. For viewing in normal (evening lighting)
environments.
This menu selects the normal levels of
Brightness and Contrast. For viewing in a dark room.
This menu selects reduced levels of Brightness and Contrast.
For playing TV GAME. *
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1. Push the “Main Menu” button.
2. Select the “PICTURE” menu by pushing the Position Left "<” or Right “>” button
and Access the “Picture” menu by pushing the Position Up ‘V or Down “v” button.
3. Choose the option and adjust by pushing the Position Up aor Down “v ” button,
and by setting with the Position Left “<” or Right “>” button.
1. You can change the level of each Function
{COLOUR, NTSC-TINT, BRIGHT, CONTRAST, SHARPNESS) for each Picture Menu.
2. Picture Menu mode will be memorized for
each TV, AV1, AV2, AV3 and AV4 mode.
Note
# Do not allow a still picture to be displayed for an
extended period, as this can cause a permanent after-image to remain on the Projection TV screen. Examples of still pictures Include logos, video games, computer images, teletext and images displayed in 16 ; 9 mode.
Item
COLOUR
NTSC-TINT
BRIGHT
CONTRAST
SHARPNESS
Effect
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Note:
(1) When the to Multi PIP mode and Picture-in-
Picture mode, the main and sub pictures are both adjusted simultaneously.
(2) Even if the TV is not set to “NTSC” mode,
“NTSC-TINT’ will be displayed and level adjustment would be possible. But it would not function.
(3) When the TEXT mode, COLOUR, NTSC-
TINT and SHARPNESS will not displayed.

f'Helpful Hint ([ElNormalization)

By pushing the Normal “N” button on the Remote Control while the Picture Menu is displayed, the selected Menu wiil be changed to
the Normal mode.
Normalization will not occur if the Menu is not displayed when the “N" button is pushed.
The Normal mode is the factory preset condition. Returning to this original condition is called “Normalization”.
Main Menu Operation

Sound Menu Operation

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SELECT ACCESS
Sound Menu
DYNAMIC
STANDARD For Normal use.
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Amplifies the Low and High frequencies
and outputs optimum sound.
For music programmes for example.
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MENU DYNRMIC
9=40 BASS
$ 45 TREBLE
bsjSE BALANCE SURROUND STEREO
Function
1. Push the “Main Menu” button.
Z. Select the “Sound” menu by pushing the
Position Left “<” or Right “>” button and
Access the “Sound" menu by pushing the Position Up aor Down “v" button.
3. Choose the option and adjust by pushing the Position Up a or Down “v” button, and by setting with the Position Left "<" or Right “>" button.
1 - You can change the level of each Function
(BASS, TREBLE) for each Sound Menu.
2. Sound Menu mode will be memorized for each
TV, AV1. AV2, AV3 and AV4 mode.
AUTO
Item
BASS
TREBLE
BALANCE
Sound and Music signals are altered and
the best sound is automatically adjusted:
sound (e. g. News and Human voice, etc.) is adjusted so as to be easy to hear and music is adjusted to give background impression.
Effect
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Indicator
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Note:
(1) When set to Multi PIP mode and Picture-in-
Picture mode, the main sound is adjusted .
(2) When SOUND AUTO mode is selected in
Sound Menu Operation, BASS and TREBLE can not be adjusted.

f Helpful Hint ([^Normalization)

By pushing the Normal “N” button on the Remote Control while the Sound Menu is displayed, the selected Menu will be changed to
the Normal mode.
Normalization will not occur if the Menu is not displayed when the “N" button is pushed.
The Normal mode is the factory preset condition. Returning to this original condition is called “Normalization".
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Main Menu Operation
Features Menu Operation
MAW MENU
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D.PNR (Picture Noise Reduction) mode
This Picture Noise Reduction System is designed to reduce picture noise during poor quality
reception conditions.
P.AI mode
The P.AI continuously detects fine differences in the picture signal, with great precision, and
including the picture brightness, black level and contrast. This function Automatically adjusts the picture to the best quaiity for the scene, and reproduces
images that provide a sense of depth.
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STANDARD
SET — —
1. Push the “Main Menu” button.
2. Select the “FEATURES” menu by pushing
3. Choose the option and adjust by pushing
strong!
OFF
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ID. PNR
P. fli OFF C. TEMP STANDARD CH COLOUR SET — —
pEHO/D. PNR
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D. PNR C. TEMP STRNDARO
CH COLOUR SET DEMO/D. PNR
the Position Left “<” or Right “>” button and Access the “Features” menu by pushing the Position Up aor Down “v” button.
the Position Up a" or Down “v" button, and by setting with the Position Lett “<” or Right “>” button.
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STRONG
C.TEMP (Colour Temperature) mode
The C.TEMP (Colour Temperature = classifying white light) will change as follows.
STANDARD <- COOL
WARM
CH COLOUR SET mode
Colour density varying between broadcast channels can be adjusted to three levels for each
reception channel.
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D. PNR P, fli
CH COLOUR SET DEMO/D. PNR
STRONG
OFF
STRHORRD
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OEMO/D. PNR
Main Menu Operation

DEMO / D.PNR mode

You can check the D.PNR effect on the left and
right sides of the screen.

BLUE BACK mode

When no picture signai is received, or the signai is weak, the screen reverts to a blue background colour and the Sound is muted. Disable this Feature to continue watching very weak signais.

Note:

If BLUE BACK mode is set on while a VCR signal is being viewed, selecting CUE or REVIEW may
cause the screen to revert to the blue background
colour. Disable this Feature to view correctly.
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D. PNR P. fil C. TEMP CH COLOUR SET
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BLUE BRCK
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CHILD LOCK OFF PICTURE SHIFT OK CONVERGENCE
STRONG
OFF
STRNDRRD
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OFF
D.PNR
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Blue if no input picture signal or input signal is weak

VCR/GAME mode

Reproduction of irregular signals, such ascertain TV games and rental video tapes, may be improved.
Note
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BLUE BACK OH
lULR/GfiME
flU SKIP CHILD LOCK PICTURE SHIFT CONUERGENCE
OFF
OFF ON
Do not allow a still picture to be displayed for an extended period, as this can cause a permanent after-image to remain on the Projection TV screen. Examples of still pictures include logos, video games, computer images, teletext and images displayed in 16 : 9 mode.
Main Menu Operation

AV Skip mode

When the AV Skip mode is set on, this step is skipped at the time of seiection with the TV/AV
button.
CHILD LOCK mode (No indication in TEXT input mode)
if the Chiid-Lock function is set ON, picture and
sound of the TV/AV mode being viewed wiii disappear.

PICTURE SHIFT

For use as a screen saver, the following displays change position (shift) every 30 minutes by several millimetres;
• Standard on-screen status indicators (all current system settings can be displayed using the Recall button).
• Input screen during Game mode.
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BLUE BRCK QH UCR/GRHE
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CHILD LOCK PICTURE SHIFT CQNUERGENCE
S R Q lo
BLUE BRCK UCR/GRME OFF RU SKIP
CHILD LOCK
PICTURE SHIFT
CDNUERGEHCE
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BLUE BRCK ON UCR/'GinME OFF flU SKIP CHILD LOCK OFF
PICTURE SHIFT DN
CQNUERGENCE
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OFF OFF
ON
ON
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ON

CONVERGENCE ADJUSTMENT

(See page 10)
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BLUE BRCK ON UCR/GRNE OFF RU SKIP CHILD LOCK OFF PICTURE SHIFT ON
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Main Menu Operation

Language Menu Operation

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1. Push the “Main Menu” button.
2. Select the “Language” menu by pushing the Position Left “<” or Right “>” button.
3. Push the Position Up aor Down “v” button. The on-screen language display will change.
Main Menu Operation

Multi PIP Menu Operation

PIP mode

Select the PIP mode.
1. Push the "Main Menu” button.
2. Select the “Multi PIP" menu by pushing the
Position Left “<" or Right “>" button and
Access the "Multi PIP" menu by pushing the Position Up aor Down “v" button.
3. Choose the option and adjust by pushing the Position Up a or Down “v” button, and
by setting with the Position Left “<” or Right V button.
OFF;Normal mode ON: Picture in Picture

PIP SIZE mode

This feature allows the user to change the sub
picture size in PIP mode.
SMALL........1/16 size of the main picture
LARGE
.......
1/9 size of the main picture
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When the PIP size mode is SMALL:
When the PIP size mode Is
LARGE:

Main Menu Operation

CH (Channel) SEARCH mode

When the CH SEARCH mode is ON, it is possible to search through all tuned programme numbers, Push the desired programme numbers.

STROBE mode

When the STROBE mode is ON, to display the sub-picture with a strobe effect.
When the PIP Size Mode is Small:
When the PIP SIZE Mode is
Large:
When the PIP SIZE Mode is
Small;
When the PIP SIZE Mode is
Large:
STILL mode
TV mode -AV mode AV mode TV mode
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Teletext Operation

( For TX-51P15, TX-43P15 series )

• Teletext features may vary depending on the Broadcasting Companies and is only availabie if the channel selected is transmitting Teletext.
• When In teletext mode, the volume may still be altered to the desired listening level.
What is LIST mode?
In LIST mode, four different coloured page numbers are situated
at the bottom of the screen. Each of these numbers can be altered and stored in the TV's memory.
What is FASTEXT?
!n FASTEXT mode, four differently coloured subjects are situated at the bottom of the display. To access more information about one of these subjects, push the appropriately coloured button.
This facility enables fast access to information of the subjects
shown.
What are the advantages?
• Page selection at the touch of a Colour-coded button.
• Easy to use step-by-step selection of the topics subject.
• Reduction of waiting time.
• Page status line at bottom of screen so you always know which
button will take you to the desired information.
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Teletext Operation
TV/TEXT
TV/Teletext mode
By pushing the ‘TV/TEXT” button, to
change the TV/Teletext mode as follows.
TV
Teletext
Page Selection
Pages can be selected in two ways:
a) Push the Up/Down button to
increase or decrease the page number by one.
b) By entering the page number,
using 0‘9 on the remote control.
Full/Top/Bottom
Push to expand the Top half of the page. Push again to expand the Bottom half. Push again to return to normal (FULL) size.
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F.P.
Favourite Page (F.P.)
Stores a favourite page in memory for instant recall. To store such a page, the TV must be in LIST mode, push the Light
BLUE button, select the page number,
then push List Store. The page number
is now stored. Push F.P. to recall this page.
Index
Push INDEX to return to the main index page.
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Light
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Red Green Yellow Blue
Hold
Push to hold the current page. Push again to cancel the hold.
Reveal
Push to reveal hidden words e.g.quiz page answers. Push again to hide.
Colour-Coded buttons
In FASTEXT mode these correspond to the differently coloured subjects.
In LIST mode they correspond to the
differently coloured page numbers.
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Teletext Operation

Sub Coded Page Access

The TEXT menu will be displayed in TEXT mode. When teletext
information exceeds more than one page, it may take some time for
the automatic changing of the sub pages to reach the sub page you
require. It is possible to enter your required sub page and continue
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watching the normal programme until the correct sub page is found. Select the required page number using buttons 0-9.
TIME
TEXT
Push the TIME TEXT button.
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P. AI STROBE CHANaE PIP ACTION
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VCR/LD/DVD
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TV/TEXT INDEX
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Enter desired sub page number.
To select page 6 enter 0, 0, 0 and 6.
Push the TIME TEXT button.
Teletext Operation

TEXT Menu

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SELECT ACCESS
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LIST STCF!
TEXT HOOE!
DISPLAY CANCEL
Push the Position Left “<” screen will display the pad
News Flash
When a news flash page
update is received, it will
Update
Push Position Left “<” or
the page number will be

Operation

MAIN MENU
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LIST/FflST
Dr Right “>” button to view the TV picture while searching for a Teletext page. When found, the
e number at the top left.
las been selected, push Position Left “<” or Right ">” button to view the TV picture, when an
t)e displayed on screen.
Flight “>" button to see the update of information on certain pages. When an update is received, c isplayed at the top left of the screen.
1. Push the “TV/TEXT button on the Remote
Control to select the TEXT mode.
2. Push the “Main Menu” button.
3. Select the “TEXT” menu by pushing the Position Left “<” or Right ">" button and
Access the “TEXT” menu by pushing the
Position Up aor Down “v” button.
4. Choose the option and adjust by pushing the Position Up aor Down “v” buttons, and by setting with the Position Left “<” or Right “>” buttons.
LIST STORE
In LIST mode the four buttons and enter the nevj/ Push and hold List store,
TEXT MODE
Push to change from FA In FASTEXT mode four coloured button to access
psi
ge numbers can be altered for channel position. To do this, push one of the colour coded
page number.
the page number will change colour.
S TEXT mode to LIST mode and vice versa.
differently coloured subjects are displayed at the bottom of the page. Push the appropriate
more information about one of these subjects.
Operation of the VCR / LD / DVD

Manufacturer setting

Remote Control Operation is possible for the VCR’s, LD’s and DVD’s of the various manufacturers. After completion of setting, execute the various operations after pushing the VCR or the LD/DVD button.
1
VCR
Push the button of the unit to be set {VCR or LD / DVD).
While pushing the VCR / LD / DVD Power
button, push the manufacturer code setting (enter the two digit code), and push the VCR / LD / DVD Stop button.
VCR
Manufacturer Panasonic/
National ORION
AIWA
FUJITSU 20 SANYO HITACHI 25,26,27
JVC 30,31,32
MITSUBISHI 35,36 TOSHIBA
LD
Manufacturer Panasonic
KENWOOD PHILIPS PIONEER
Code
10,11,12,13 15,16
Code
10,11,12,13 15,16 20 25
Manufacturer Code NEC
PHILIPS
SHARP SONY
Manufacturer Code
SAMSUNG SHARP SONY
40,41,42,43 45,46
50 55,56.57,58 60,61 65,66,67 70,71
30 35 40,41,42,43
DVD
Manufacturer Code
Panasonic
70
NOTE:
After setting, execute operation confirmation.
If there is no operation, set a different code.

f Helpful Hint

(1) The respective VCR / LD / DVD manufacturer code is cancelled
when battery has been exchanged.
Please set it again.
(2) Depending on the model, operation of VCR’s, LD’s or DVD’s of
the manufacturers listed above may not be possible. (3) In some cases, new products may not be operative. (4) It will not operate with other than the above manufactures.
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Execute the various operations after pushing the VCR or LD / DVD
button.
5
6
7
8
Button
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►►
Function
VCR
Rew (Rewind) / Review Button
VCR Power Button
Stop Button
Still Advance Button
Play Button
FF (Fast Forward) / Cue Button
LD/DVD
Rew (Rewind) / Review Button
LD / DVD Power Button
Stop Button
DISC SIDE A Selection Button
Play Button
FF (Fast Forward) /
Cue Button
8
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(A)
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Rec (Record) Button
Pause / Still Button
Programme Number Up and Down Button
DISC SIDE B Selection Button
Pause / Still Button
Programme Skip Button
Cleaning
To ensure continued excellent performance by this product, periodic cleaning is recommended.
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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 the supplied soft cloth from time to time. If you use a
chemically treated cloth, please be careful to follow the instructions that corne 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 finish by wiping with
a dry cloth.
Do not use any type of
cleansers on the picture screen.
Specifications
Power Source

Power Consumption

Receiving System

TX-51P15X TX-43P15X
AC Auto 110-240 V, 50/60 Hz
193 W Stand-by condition 0.4 W
21 Systems
1 2 3 4
5
6 7
8 9 10 11 12
13
14 SECAM 1 15
16 17 18 19 20 21
PALB, G, H PALI PAL D, K SECAM B, G SECAM D. K SECAM K1 NTSC M (NTSC 3.58/4.5 MHz)
NTSC 4.43/5.5 MHz NTSC 4.43/6.0 MHz NTSC 4.43/6.5 MHz NTSC 3.58/5.5 MHz NTSC 3.58/6.0 MHz NTSC 3.58/6.5 MHz
PAL 60 Hz/5.5 MHz
PAL 60 Hz/6.0 MHz
PAL 60 Hz/6.5 MHz SECAM 60 Hz/5.5 MHz SECAM 60 Hz/6.0 MHz SECAM 60 Hz/6.5 MHz
NTSC 50 Hz/4.5 MHz
TC-51P15G, TC-51P15H TX-51P15H, TC-43P15G
TC-43P15H, TX-43P15H AC 220-240 V, 50 / 60 Hz
188 W Stand-by condition 0.4 W
Function
Reception of broadcast transmis-
sions and Playback from Video
Cassette Tape Recorders
Playback from Special VCR's
Playback from Special Disc Players and Special VCR's

Receiving Channels

Receiving Stereo System

Regular TV
VHP BAND
2-12 (PAL/SECAM B,K1) 0- 12 (PAL B AUST.1
1- 9 (PALBN.Z) . 1-12 (PAL/SECAM D) 1- 12 (NTSC M Japan) 2- 13 (NTSC M U.S.A)
CATV
S1-S20 (OSCAR) 1-125 (U.S.A CATV) C13-C49 (JAPAN) S21-S41 (HYPER) Z1-Z37 (CHINA)
5A, 9A (AUST.)
NICAM I , NICAM B/G, NICAM D, A2 (German)
UHF BAND
21-69 (PALG, H, I/SECAM G, K, K1)
28-69 (PAL B AUST) 13-57 (PAL aK) 13- 62 (NTSC M Japan) 14- 69 (NTSC M U.S.A)

Specifications

Tuning System
Audio Output
Headphones Aeriai Impedance
Video/Audio Terminals
Frequency synthesizer Auto Search Tuning
TX-51 PI5H, TX-51 PI5X, TC-51P15H TX-43P15H. TX-43P15X, TC-43P15H
26W[13W+13W] (MAX)
24W[12W+12 W] (10%THD)
3.5 mm Plug x 2
75 n Unbalanced coaxial
AV1,2, 3, 4 S-Videotn
Monitor Out Video Out
AVI IN (Rear) : S-Video, Video, Audio L/R terminals AV2 IN (Front) : S-Video, Video, Audio L/R terminals AV3 IN (Rear) : Video, Audio L/R terminals AV4 IN (Rear) : Video or Y / Pb/ Ph, Audio L/R terminals
POS (Position) : 100 Position DIRECT : 125 Position
TC-51 PI 5G TC-43P15G
26W[13W + 13W] (MAX)
22W[11W+ 11W] (7%THD)
DVD (Y/Pb/Pr)
Video In 1 Vp-p. 75 a
Audio in Approx. 0.5 V 47 KO
Audio Out Approx. 0.5 V 1 KO
Y;1 Vp-p, 75 ti C:0.3 Vp-p, 75 O
1 Vp-p, 75 n
Accessories Supplied Remote control Transmitter TNQE194 .....TX-51 PI 5H, TX-51 P15X
TX-43P15H.TX-43P15X
Dimensions
(WxDxH)
Weight (Ma^):
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Note: ij
Design and
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TNQE196
R6 (AA) Battery x 2
75 n coaxial aerial plug
TC / TX-51 P15 Series TO / TX-43P15 Series
1095 mm x 500 mm x 1371 mm 933 mm x 500 mm x 1261 mm
TX-51P15H, TX-51P15X, TC-51P15H: 61 kg (Net) TC-51 P15G: 62 kg (Net) TX-43P15H, TX-43P15X, TC-43P15H: 53 kg (Net) TC-43P15G: 54 kg (Net)
5ns are subject to change without notice. Weight and Dimensions shown are approximate.
.....TC-51P15H.TC-51P15G
TC-43P15H,TC-43P15G
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