Panasonic TC-51P250H, TX-51P250X, TC-43P250H, TX-43P250X, TX-51P250H User Manual

Projection Television

Operating Instructions

Model No.

TC-43P250H
TX-43P250H
TX-43P250X
TC-51P250H
TX-51P250H
TX-51P250X

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.

TQBC0279-1

Dear Panasonic Customer

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

Visit our Panasonic Web Site http://www.panasonic.co.jp/global/

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 on 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.

Examples 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 35) to change (shift) the entire picture approximately 2 mm every 15 minutes.

Table of contents

Table of contents

Warnings and Cautions ................................................................. 4

Before Operating This Set ............................................................. 6

How to Use This Manual......................................................................... 6

Quick Reference Guide for your TV Set ................................................. 7

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

Battery cautions...................................................................................... 9

Location of Controls .................................................................... 10

Controls and Terminals on the TV ........................................................ 10

Connections ................................................................................. 11

How to connect the “A V1, 2, 3 or 4” Input Terminals............................. 11

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

How to connect the AV Monitor Output Terminals to other equipment . 12

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

General Operation........................................................................ 14

On-Screen menu Display from Remote Control.................................... 16

Convergence Adjustment........................................................................ 18

Convergence Adjustment mode ........................................................... 18

Convergence1 Adjustment for RED, BLUE and GREEN...................... 19

Convergence2 Adjustment for RED and BLUE .................................... 20

T uning Channels ...................................................................................... 21

Sound System Selection (Different region use differing systems) ............

Colour System Selection (Different region use differing systems) ............

Channel Selection ................................................................................ 24

Channel Allocation ............................................................................... 25

Automatic Tune

(Channel Select and Regional System must already be set; Refer to pages 21) ......

Manual Tune

(Channel Select and Regional System must already be set; Refer to pages 21) ......

Fine Tuning ........................................................................................... 28

How to Cancel the Fine Tuning............................................................. 28

Programme Number Skip ..................................................................... 29

How to Cancel the Skip Function ......................................................... 29

Picture Adjustment .................................................................................. 30

Sound Adjustment ................................................................................... 32

Setup Adjustment .................................................................................... 34

OFF TIMER .......................................................................................... 34

FLICKER REDUCTION........................................................................ 34

COLOUR SYSTEM .............................................................................. 34

CH COLOUR SET................................................................................ 35

VCR/GAME .......................................................................................... 35

CHILD LOCK........................................................................................ 35

PICTURE SHIFT .................................................................................. 35

LANGUAGE..........................................................................................

Multi Screen.............................................................................................. 36

Multi PIP ............................................................................................... 36

Channel search .................................................................................... 37

Strobe................................................................................................... 37

TELE TEXT (No indication for TC-43P250H & TC-51P250H) ............... 38

Advanced Remoto Control Operation .................................................... 41

Stereo Bilingnal Sound Selection ......................................................... 41

VCR / LD / DVD Control ....................................................................... 41

Troubleshooting ....................................................................................... 42

Specifications........................................................................................... 43

22
23

26

27

35

3

Warnings and Cautions

Warnings

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 falls
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).

TAKE CARE NOT to damage
the power cord.

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

DO NOT remove the rear cover
as live parts and High Voltage
components are accessible
when the rear cover is
removed.

Cautions

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

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.

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

DO NOT place in an unstable
location.

Place in a safe location.
Fix the TV to a wall.

(refer to page 8)

4

Cautions

Warnings and Cautions

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 ( ) is left all
around this unit even when it
is placed inside a cabinet or
between shelves.

Before cleaning, unplug the
power plug from the socket.

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, injur y, or damage to
surrounding components may
also result.

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

DO NOT joint the unit.

Cleaning

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.

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.

Ask your sales outlet to install
the aerial.

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 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 finish by

wiping with a dry cloth.
Do not use any type of
cleansers on the picture
screen.

5

Before Operating This Set

How to Use This Manual

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 know which sections of the manual apply to your set.

TX-43P250H/X
TX-51P250H/X

TEXT Favourite
Page Selection

TV/TEXT
Selection

PICTURE

SOUND

SET UP

TV/TEXT

100Hz/

PROGRE

SURROUND

MULTI

PIP

INDEX

F.P.

CH SEARCH

1 2 3
4 5 6
7 8 9

TV/AV

HOLD

STILL

TC-43P250H
TC-51P250H

Picture AI

TEXT Index
/Channel Search

TEXT hold
/Still

Picture Noise
Reduction

PICTURE

SOUND

SET UP

D.PNR

100Hz/

PROGRE

SURROUND

MULTI

PIP

P. AI

CH SEARCH

1 2 3
4 5 6
7 8 9

TV/AV

Channel Search

STILL

Still

0

0

Note:

• Mainly the remote control for TX-43P250H/X and TX-51P250H/X is used as an example in the Operating
Instructions.

6

Before Operating This Set

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.

TC-51P250H

TC-43P250H

TX-51P250H

TX-43P250H

TX-43P250X

TX-51P250X

Securing the casters

To prevent the set from tipping forward, turn the two
casters on the front of the TV so they face forward, as
shown in the picture.

7

Before Operating This Set

Connecting the Aerial Cable to the RF In Terminal

VHF Aerial

Mixer

75 Ohm
Coaxial Cable

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.

UHF Aerial

RF In Terminal

Coaxial Aerial Plug

Coaxial aerial plug

RF in
Terminal

75 Ohm Coaxial Cable

Safety Precaution

Please take safety precautions to prevent the
unit form falling over.
The unit may fall over during earthquakes, or if
someone stands on or shakes the TV.

8

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.

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.

How to Turn the Power On

Power OFF

Note: Even when the Power Switch is "OFF", the TV set

Power Indicator

Push the Power switch on Television to turn the set on.

Power Switch

Notes:

• When in the Stand-by condition (Refer to page 15), it is also possible to turn the TV set on by pressing any of the

“Direct Programme Number Selection buttons” (0~9) or “Programme Number Up or Down buttons” on the TV set or

on the Remote Control.

• If the Wall Outlet is switched OFF or the Main Plug is unplugged, when the TV set is again turned ON (by either

connecting the Main Plug to the Wall Outlet or switching the W all Outlet ON), it will have returned to the original state.

Power ON

will still consume a small amount of power.

Power Indicator
No light: Power OFF condition

Power Indicator
No light: Normal viewing condition
Red : Stand by

Battery Installation

Open the cover.

1

Apply slight downward pressure
while pulling towards the bottom.

Batteries: Use two “R6 (AA)” size

2

batteries.

Insert the batteries ensuring the correct
polarities.
This is identifiable by the “+” and “−” symbols
on the batteries and inside the battery
compartment.

Two “R6 (AA)” size

3 Replace the cover.

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

Battery cautions

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

Old Batteries New Batteries

Replace both batteries at the same time. Don't mix diffrent battery types

(alkaline with carbon zinc, etc.)

Don't Recharge.

9

Location of Controls

Controls and Terminals on the TV

AV3

IN

S-VIDEO

Sub.Main

VIDEO L/MONO

AUDIO

R

STR F

TV/AV

MONITOR

OUT

S-VIDEO

VIDEO

L

AUDIO

R

AV1INAV2

MONO

MONO

IN

DVD

[

Y-P

Y

PB

PR

AV4

IN

L

AUDIO

R

VIDEO

MONO

DVD

[

]

B-PR

Y-P

Y

PB

PR

]

B-PR

Item

No.

10

Function Refer to

Main Headphones Jack 13
Sub Headphones Jack 13
AV3 Input Terminals 11
STR 14
Function 14

Volume Down (−) /
Programme Number

Volume Up (+) /
Programme Number

Down ( )
Up ( )

Page

14
14

Item

No.

Function Refer to

Page

TV/AV Selection 14
Aerial Terminal (RF In Terminal) 8
Monitor Output Terminals 12
AV1 Input Terminals 11
AV2 Input Terminals 11
AV4 Input Terminals 11
DVD ( Y. P

B

. PR ) Input 12

Connections

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

Connect VCRs and other peripheral equipment

(VHS VCR)

Audio

OUT

R

Video

OUT

L

VIDEO
AUDIO

(Super-VHS VCR)

Audio

OUT

R L

Video

OUT

S-Video

OUT

AV1

IN

MONO

MONITOR

OUT

S-VIDEO

VIDEO

L

AUDIO

R

AV1INAV2

MONO

IN

MONO

AV4

IN

DVD

[

]

B-PR

Y-P

Y

PB

PR

L

AUDIO

R

VIDEO

MONO

DVD

[

]

B-PR

Y-P

Y

PB

PR

AV1

AUDIO

VIDEO

IN

MONO

S Video

( )

input

MONITOR

OUT

S-VIDEO

VIDEO

L

AUDIO

R

AV1

IN

MONO

MONO

AV2

IN

AV4

IN

DVD

[

]

B-PR

Y-P

Y

PB

PR

L

AUDIO

R

VIDEO

MONO

DVD

[

B-PR

Y-P

Y

PB

PR

Notes:

• When an S-Video cable is connected to the S-Video terminal, the Video input will be automatically switched off A V

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 V ideo input and the DVD input.

11

]

Connections

How to connect the DVD Input Terminals

DVD Player

Audio
OUT

LR

DVD(

Y-P B-PR

) OUT

R

P

PBY

MONO

L

AUDIO

R

MONITOR

DVD

[

]

B-PR

Y-P

Y

P

B

P

R

S-VIDEO

VIDEO

L

AUDIO

R

OUT

AV1INAV2

MONO

IN

MONO

AV4

IN

DVD

[

]

B-PR

Y-P

Y

PB

PR

L

AUDIO

R

VIDEO

MONO

DVD

[

B-PR

Y-P

Y

PB

PR

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)

Audio

R L

Video

IN

IN

VIDEO
AUDIO

MONITOR

OUT

S-VIDEO

VIDEO

L

AUDIO

R

MONITOR

OUT

S-VIDEO

VIDEO

L

AUDIO

R

AV1INAV2

MONO

MONO

IN

DVD

[

Y-P

Y

PB

PR

AV4

IN

L

AUDIO

R

VIDEO

MONO

DVD

[

B-PR

Y-P

Y

PB

PR

]

B-PR

Notes:

• 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.

• 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 DVD signal (Y, PB, PR) is not output at the MONITOR out terminals.

]

12

Connecting Headphones

Connect headphones as follows.

Connections

AV3

IN

S-VIDEO

Sub.Main

(3.5mm Plug)

You can listen to sound from each of the headphones plugs as shown below.

Screen condition

Single picture/
Teletext

VIDEO L/MONO

A

AUDIO

Speaker

Sound

(Stereo)

R

Main

Headphones

A

(Stereo)

(Optional)

(not supplied)

Sub

Headphones

A

A

(Mono)

Monitor

Output

A

(Stereo)

Picture in Picture

Picture in Picture/
CHANGE

Main Headphones plug:

When a Main Headphones plug is inserted into the Headphones socket, all 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 32.

A

B

B

A

A

(Stereo)

B

(Stereo)

A

(Stereo)

B

(Stereo)

B

(Mono)

A

(Mono)

A

(Stereo)

B

(Stereo)

13

P.AI

STILL

CH SEARCH

D.PNR

100Hz/

General Operation

STR F

TV/AV

TV/AV Selection

Volume Up (+) /
Programme Number Up ( )

Power switch

STR

Used to store tuning and other
function settings. Also used to
start the menu demonstration.

Function selection

Displays the on screen display functions, use repeatedly
to select from the available functions.
The following adjustments can be accessed directly.

VOLUME

CONTRAST

BRIGHTNESS

COLOUR

SHARPNESS

TUNING MODE

BALANCE

TREBLE

BASS

NTSC-TINT

Notes:

• NTSC-TINT: Displayed when
receiving NTSC signals.

• TUNING MODE : Not displayed
during AV mode.

Volume Down (-) / Programme Number Down ( )

Picture Menu (see page 16, 30)

Sound Menu (see page 16, 32)

Set up Menu (see page 17, 34)

Stereo/Bilingual Sound Selection

(see page 41)

TEXT Favourite Page Selection

(see page 39)

TV/TEXT Selection (see page 37, 38)

100Hz/PROGRE (see page 31)

Surround (see page 32, 33)

Picture in Picture Selection

(see page 36)

Store

(see page 28, 29, 39)

Stores some settings in TUNING
menus and TELE TEXT.

TC-43P250H
TC-51P250H

Picture AI (see page 31)

Picture Noise Reduction

(see page 31)

Recall

Press to display the current system
status, for example, Programme
number, Channel number, Stereo
mode, Picture menu, Sound menu,
Scan mode, Sound system and colour
system.

VCR/LD/DVD Rewind/Review

Normalization (see page 31, 33)

Channel Search
(see page 37)

Still (see page 37)

14

General Operation

Volume Adjustment

PICTURE

SOUND

SET UP

TV/TEXT

100Hz/

PROGRE

SURROUND

MULTI

PIP

Power (Stand-by) (see page 9)

The TV set must first be plugged into the wall
outlet and turned on at the power switch.
Press this button to turn the TV set On from
Standby mode, Press it again to turn the TV
set OFF to Standby mode.

Sound Mute

Press to mute the sound completely the “Mute” symbol will appear.
Press again to restore the previous sound level, and cancel the mute.

Programme Number Selection

Press to select the next higher
or lower Programme number.

Coloured buttons used for
Multi Screen functions

(see page 36)

Teletext functions (see page 38)
AV selection (see page 15)

TEXT Index (see page 40)
/Channel Search (see page 37)

TEXT hold (see page 39)
/Still (see page 37)

F.P.

CH SEARCH

TV/AV

INDEX HOLD

STILL

1 2 3
456
789

0

VCR/LD/DVD Play

VCR/LD/DVD
Fast Forward/cue

LD/DVD

REC-VCR

N

STR HELP

?

A B

DISC SIDE

VCR/LD/DVD Stop

VCR/LD/DVD Control

(see page 41)

Help (see page 16)

Note:

• It is also possible to turn the TV set on from
STANDBY mode by pressing the “Direct
Programme Number Selection” Buttons (0-9) and

Volume Adjustment

the “Programme Number Up or Down” Button,
either on the set or on the Remote Control.

Volume Adjustment

Press to increase or decrease
the sound volume level.

VOLUME 18

TV/AV Mode Selection

Press to select TV, AV1, AV2, AV3
and AV4 input signal modes
sequentially.

Remote control :

AV1 AV2 AV3 AV4

Press to display AV1 - AV4 at the
bottom of the screen. Each
coloured button corresponds to
each input signals. For example,
pressing the Red button selects
AV1.

Direct programme Number

• Direct Programme Number
Selection (CH SELECT = DIRECT)

You can select the number directly by
pressing the corresponding programme
number buttons.

Programme Number 8.......

Programme Number 36..... ,

Programme Number 124... , ,

• Direct Programme Number
Selection (CH SELECT = POSITION)

You can select the numbers directly by
pressing “Number 0-9” buttons or by
pressing “Two Digit” and “Number 0-9”
buttons.

Programme Number 8 .....

Programme Number 12.... , ,

TV/AV

8
3
1

8

6
2

4

1

2

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.

15

On-Screen menu Display from Remote Control

To PICTURE adjust menu
(see page 30)

PICTURE

MENU

CONTRAST
BRIGHTNESS
COLOUR
SHARPNESS
NTSC-TINT
C. TEMP

PICTURE

P

-

NR

AI
SCAN MODE AUTO

STANDARD

STANDARD

AUTO
ON

PICTURE

SOUND

SET UP

TV/TEXT

F.P.

TV/AV

INDEX HOLD

To SOUND adjust menu
(see page 32)

SOUND

MENU

VOLUME
BASS
TREBLE
BALANCE
HEADPHONE VOL.
SUB HEADPHONE
SURROUND

DYNAMIC

OFF

To HELP MENU

HELP MENU

HOW TO USE THE MENUS

: OPEN OR CLOSE THE MENUS
: GO BACK TO WATCHING

EXT. CONNECTION

MENU DEMO

: MOVE BETWEEN
MENU OPTIONS

: ADJUST OR ACCESS
CHOSEN OPTION/MENU

ACCESS

100Hz/

PROGRE

SURROUND

MULTI

PIP

CH SEARCH

STILL

1 2 3
456
789

0

LD/DVD

REC-VCR

N

?

A B

DISC SIDE

STR HELP

16

The HELP button runs a
demonstration of on screen
display menus available.
Press the HELP button and
select one of the options.

To SETUP MENU
(see page 34)

SETUP MENU

TELETEXT

OFF TIMER
FLICKER REDUC.
STROBE
CH COLOUR SET
VCR / GAME
TEXT SELECT ENGLISH

SETUP MENU

CHILD LOCK
PICTURE SHIFT

TUNING MENU

CONVERGENCE
LANGUAGE

FASTEXT
OFF
DYNAMIC

OFF

ENGLISH

OFF
OFF
ACCESS

On-Screen menu Display from Remote Control

Press to access to TUNING MENU

To TUNING MENU
(see page 21)

TUNING MENU

CH SELECT

SYS SELECT
AUTO TUNE
MANUAL TUNE
SOUND SYS 6. 0MHz
COLOUR SYS
FINE TUNE
SKIP

POSITION
E.EUROPE

AUTO

OFF

SETUP MENU

TELETEXT

OFF TIMER
FLICKER REDUC.
STROBE
CH COLOUR SET
VCR / GAME
TEXT SELECT ENGLISH

SETUP MENU

CHILD LOCK
PICTURE SHIFT

TUNING MENU

CONVERGENCE

LANGUAGE

FASTEXT
OFF
DYNAMIC

OFF

OFF
OFF

ACCESS

ENGLISH

Press to access to CONVERGENCE

To CONVERGENCE
(see page 18)

RETURN

CONVERGENCE 1

CONVERGENCE 2

RETURN

CONVERGENCE 1

CONVERGENCE 2

ACCESS

ACCESS

SELECT
ACCESS

TV / AV -

SELECT
ACCESS

TV / AV -

EXIT

EXIT

17

Convergence Adjustment

Convergence Adjustment mode

Prior to adjustment, tune the broadcast signal to the video input
signal and operate the set for more than 60 minutes. If the location
or direction of the set is changed or moved, the display may be
out of alignment.
If necessary, carry out the following procedures once with PAL
signal and again with the NTSC signal.

Vertical centre marker

Horizontal centre marker

1

2

3

SET UP

Press to display the Setup Menu.

Press to select the “CONVERGENCE”.

Press to access to the “CONVERGENCE”
menu.

Press to select the “CONVERGENCE1”
or the “CONVERGENCE2”.

Press to access to the function.

Example: CONVERGENCE1 is selected.

SETUP MENU

CHILD LOCK
PICTURE SHIFT
TUNING MENU

CONVERGENCE

LANGUAGE

RETURN

CONVERGENCE 1

CONVERGENCE 2

OFF
OFF

ACCESS

ENGLISH

ACCESS

SELECT
ACCESS

TV / AV -

EXIT

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Convergence Adjustment

Convergence1 Adjustment for RED, BLUE and GREEN

RED

BLUE

Press to align the horizontal red line with
the horizontal blue line.
(Becomes a white line)

Press to align the vertical red line with the
vertical blue line.
(Becomes a white line)

Press N button to adjust the blue mode.
(Stores RED)

Press to align the horizontal blue line with
the horizontal yellow line.
(Becomes a white line)

Press to align the vertical blue line with the
vertical yellow line.
(Becomes a white line)

Press N button to adjust the green mode.
(Stores BLUE)

CONVERGENCE

RED

ADJUST

ADJUST
TV / AV -EXIT
N-BLUE

CONVERGENCE

BLUE

ADJUST

ADJUST
TV / AV -EXIT
N-GREEN

GREEN

Only when cannot adjust with RED and BLUE, proceed to the following GREEN Adjustment.

Vertical centre marker

Press to align the horizontal green line with
the vertical centre maker.

CONVERGENCE

Press to align the vertical green line with
the horizontal centre maker.

GREEN

ADJUST
ADJUST

Press N button to adjust the red mode.

TV / AV -EXIT
N-RED

(Stores GREEN)

Horizontal centre marker

TV/AV

Press at any time to return to the normal viewing.

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Convergence Adjustment

Convergence2 Adjustment for RED and BLUE

This function adjust the convergence of the side part of the screen.

Press to select the CONVERGENCE2.

Press to access to the function.

RETURN

CONVERGENCE 1

CONVERGENCE 2

ACCESS

SELECT
ACCESS

TV / AV -

EXIT

TV/TEXT

100Hz/

PROGRE

SURROUND

MULTI

PIP

Remoto control

RED

INDEX HOLD

F.P.

CH SEARCH

1 2 3
4 5 6
7 8 9

0

STILL

Press the Number button on the Remoe Control to
select the position which you’d like to adjust.

(Example) Position 1 is selectd.

1

4 6

7 89

2 3

RED

TV / AV -EXIT
N-BLUE

Press to align the horizontal red line with
the horizontal blue line.
(Becomes a white line)

Press to align the vertical red line with the
vertical blue line.
(Becomes a white line)

2 3

RED

ADJUST

4 6

7 89

1

4 6

ADJUST
TV / AV -EXIT
N-BLUE

2 3

RED

TV / AV -EXIT
N-BLUE

Press N button to adjust the blue mode.

7 8 9

(Stores RED)

BLUE

Press to align the horizontal blue line with
the horizontal yellow line.
(Becomes a white line)

Press to align the vertical blue line with the
vertical yellow line.
(Becomes a white line)

Repeat above adjustment for each position.

TV/AV

Press to return to the normal viewing. (Stores BLUE)

Note:

If you wish to view a video with a different colour system (PAL / SECAM, NTSC), repeat the steps above
while displaying a picture.

1 2 3

BLUE

4 6

TV / AV -EXIT
N-RED

7 89

20

Tuning Channels

Display the TUNING MENU

1

1

SET UP

Press to display the
SETUP MENU.

2

Press to select the
TUNING MENU.

Press to display the TUNING MENU.

2

1 Select the “POSITION” or the “DIRECT”

CH SELECT

Press to select the “CH SELECT (Channel
Select) ” Mode.

Press to select the “POSITION” or the “DIRECT”.
Setting range when the “POS.” (Position) has

been selected: Position 0-99
Setting range when the “DIRECT” has been
selected: Channel 0-125

SETUP MENU

TELETEXT

OFF TIMER
FLICKER REDUC.
STROBE
CH COLOUR SET
VCR / GAME
TEXT SELECT ENGLISH

FASTEXT
OFF
DYNAMIC

OFF

TUNING MENU

CH SELECT

SYS SELECT
AUTO TUNE
MANUAL TUNE
SOUND SYS 6. 0MHz
COLOUR SYS
FINE TUNE
SKIP

SETUP MENU

CHILD LOCK
PICTURE SHIFT

TUNING MENU

CONVERGENCE
LANGUAGE

ENGLISH

POSITION
E.EUROPE

AUTO

OFF

OFF
OFF
ACCESS

The channel select indicator will change as follows. DIRECT POSITOIN

2 Regional System Selection

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

CHINA HK/UK M.EAST

JAPAN CATV

System Select by Regional

SYSTEM SELECT

CHINA
HK / UK
ASIA/M.EAST
NZ / INDONES
AUSTRALIA
E.EUROPE
SPECL VER
AMERICA
CATV
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
Japan

Press to select the “SYS SELECT”.

Press to select the appropriate system.

The system select indicator will change as
follows.

AMERICA

NZ/INDONES

SPECL VER

Region

AUSTRALIA

E.EUROPE

TUNING MENU

CH SELECT

SYS SELECT

AUTO TUNE
MANUAL TUNE
SOUND SYS 6. 0MHz
COLOUR SYS
FINE TUNE
SKIP

POSITION
E.EUROPE

AUTO

OFF

21

Tuning Channels

Sound System Selection

This function is used only in the TV mode when the sound is not clear or no sound is produced on a Programme
Number, and is not applicable in AV mode .

1

Press to select the “SOUND SYS”.

(Different region use differing systems)

TUNING MENU

CH SELECT
SYS SELECT
AUTO TUNE
MANUAL TUNE

SOUND SYS 6. 0MHz

COLOUR SYS
FINE TUNE
SKIP

Sound System Condition.

POSITION
JAPAN

AUTO

OFF

2

Press until the optimum sound is obtained.

TUNING MENU

The sound system will change as shown.

4.5MHz

6.5MHz

5.5MHz

6.0MHz

CH SELECT
SYS SELECT
AUTO TUNE
MANUAL TUNE

SOUND SYS 6. 0MHz

COLOUR SYS
FINE TUNE
SKIP

POSITION
JAPAN

AUTO

OFF

Note:

These are different sound broadcast transmission systems applicable to differing countries.

3

TV/AV

Press to exit from the “SOUND SYS”.

This returns the set to the normal viewing condition.
The selected Sound System is automatically memorised.

22

Tuning Channels

Colour System Selection

If a clear picture with correct colours cannot be obtained when a Broadcast or AV signal is received.

1

Press to select the “COLOUR SYS”.

(Different region use differing systems)

TUNING MENU

CH SELECT
SYS SELECT
AUTO TUNE
MANUAL TUNE
SOUND SYS 6. 0MHz

COLOUR SYS

FINE TUNE
SKIP

Colour System Condition.

2

Press to produce the optimum image.

The colour system will change as shown.

AUTO PAL
NTSC3.58 NTSC4.43

SECAM

TUNING MENU

CH SELECT
SYS SELECT
AUTO TUNE
MANUAL TUNE
SOUND SYS 6. 0MHz

COLOUR SYS

FINE TUNE
SKIP

POSITION
JAPAN

AUTO

OFF

POSITION
JAPAN

AUTO

OFF

Note:

P AL, 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 to playback NTSC recorded video tapes through PAL
television equipment.

3

TV/AV

Press to exit from the “COLOUR SYS”.

This returns the set to the normal viewing condition.
The selected Colour System is automatically memorised.

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Tuning Channels

Channel Selection

Select the most easily viewed channel selection method.

2ch
4ch
6ch

8ch
10ch
12ch

14ch
16ch
18ch
20ch

POSITION SELECT

When the Channel Selection is on POS. (Position), and
Auto Tune is performed, the unit memories the channels
tuned in order from programme No.1.

Press the button 1 to view channel 2.
Press the button 2 to view channel 4.
Press the button 3 to view channel 6.
During position mode various reception channels can be

viewed.

DIRECT SELECT

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

25.

Example

Programme

Number

10

Example

Programme

Number

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9

10

Channel

Display

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9

2
4
6

8
10
12
14
16
18
20

Channel

Display

–

2

–

4

–

6

–

8

–

10

Received

Channel

2
4
6

8
10
12
14
16
18
20

Received

Channel

–

2

–

4

–

6

–

8

–

10

24

20

20

20

Tuning Channels

Channel Allocation

• CA TV (USA CATV) channel numbers as recommended by the joint EIA/NCTA Engineering committee and published
as EIA INTERIM STANDARD No.6-CABLE TELEVISION CHANNEL IDENTIFICATION PLAN-MAY 1983.

• The receiving channels are as follows;

SYS SELECT

CH DISPLAY

0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7

11
12
13
14
15
16

19
20

21
22
23
24

28
57

58
59

62
63

69
70

73
74
75
76
77
78
79

80
81

89
90

91
92
93
94
95
96
97
98
99

100
117

118
120
125

CHINA HK/UK

–

1
2

12
13

57

–
–
–
–
–
–
–

–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–

–

Z1
Z9

Z10
Z11
Z12
Z13
Z14
Z15
Z16
Z17
Z18
Z19

Z20
Z37

–
–
–
–
–

–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–

21

62
63

69

–
–
–

S'1
S'2
S'3

–
–
–

S1
S2

S10
S11

S12
S13
S14
S15
S16
S17
S18
S19
S20

S21

S41

–
–

ASIA/M.EAST

11
12

21

62
63

69

S'1
S'2
S'3

S1
S2

S10
S11

S12
S13
S14
S15
S16
S17
S18
S19
S20

S21

S41

NZ/INDONES

–
–

2

–
–
–
–
–
–
–

–
–
–

–
–
–

–
–

–

1
2

11

–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–

21

62
63

69

–
–
–

S'1
S'2
S'3

–
–
–

S1
S2

S10
S11

S12
S13
S14
S15
S16
S17
S18
S19
S20

S21

S41

–
–

AUSTRALIA

E.EUROPE

RECEIVE CHANNEL

–

0
1
2
3
4
5

S2

S10

6
9

9A
10

11
12

S11

S44

20
21

80

–
–
–
–

–

1
2

11
12

–
–
–
–
–
–
–

21

62
63

69

–
–
–

S'1

–
–
–
–
–

S1
S2

S10
S11

S12
S13
S14
S15
S16
S17
S18
S19
S20

S21

S41

–
–

SPECL VER

11
12
13

21

62
63

69

S'1
S'2
S'3

S1
S2

S10

S14
S15
S16
S17
S18
S19
S20

S21

S41

AMERICA

–

1
2

–
–
–
–
–
–

–
–
–

–
–
–

–
–
–

–
–

13
14

62
63

69

CATV JAPAN

–
–

2

–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–

–
–
–
–

–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–

–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–

–

1
2

62
63

99 C49

100

125

C13

–

1
2

12
13

62

–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–

25

Tuning Channels

Automatic Tune

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.

AUTO TUNE

1

SOUND SYS

2

TV/AV

Note:

When sound volume is too small to confirm, tune it up by using the sound volume button on the remote control.

(Channel Select and Regional System must already be set; Refer to pages 21)

Press to select the “AUTO TUNE”.

Press to access to the “AUTO TUNE”.

Search Start.

29

CH 29

AUTO SETUP IN PROGRESS
SEARCHING

SETUP : RETURN TO TUNING MENU
TV/AV : TO EXIT

After all stations are tuned, the on-screen display will automatically change from “AUTO
TUNE” to “SOUND SYS” Position.

Press to improve the Sound quality , if the Sound
is not clear or no sound is produced on a
programme Number Position.

4.5MHz

6.5MHz

Press to exit from the Tuning Menu.
This returns the set to the normal viewing condition.

: PLESE WAIT

STORED CH29

5.5MHz

6.0MHz

When found a station.

The best tuning position is automatically
memorized.

TUNING MENU

CH SELECT
SYS SELECT

AUTO TUNE

MANUAL TUNE
SOUND SYS 6. 0MHz
COLOUR SYS
FINE TUNE
SKIP

TUNING MENU

CH SELECT
SYS SELECT
AUTO TUNE
MANUAL TUNE

SOUND SYS 6. 0MHz

COLOUR SYS
FINE TUNE
SKIP

POSITION
JAPAN
ACCESS

AUTO

OFF

POSITION
JAPAN

AUTO

OFF

3

4

TV/AV

Press to check each station sequentially .

12

Press to exit from the Tuning Menu.
This returns the set to the normal viewing condition.

If necessary, repeat steps 1 to 2 for each Programme Number.

Helpful Hint

(1) If a clear picture with correct colours cannot be obtained when a Broadcast or AV signal is received, refer to the

“Colour System Selection” operation on page 23.

(2)

26

After the Automatic tune is finished, press this button to confirm the tuning condition for each
Programme Number. If some Programme Numbers are unused (no TV stations), it is possible to
skip such Programme Numbers. Please refer to the Programme Number Skip operation on page

29.

Tuning Channels

Manual Tune

MANUAL TUNE

1

1

2

(Channel Select and Regional System must already be set; Refer to pages 21)

Press to select the MANUAL TUNE.

Press to access to the MANUAL TUNE.

Press to select the desired Programme
Number.

Press to select the higher or lower channel.

Search Start.

29
CH 12

When found a station.

PROGRAMME - /+

-

RETURN

MANUAL TUNE

TV / AV ­‘STR’ BUTTON-STORE

SEARCH

EXIT

/+

The best tuning position is automatically
memorized.

TUNING MENU

CH SELECT
SYS SELECT
AUTO TUNE

MANUAL TUNE

SOUND SYS 6. 0MHz
COLOUR SYS
FINE TUNE
SKIP

POSITION
JAPAN

ACCESS

AUTO

OFF

SOUND SYS

2

Press to confirm the sound condition of each
Programme Number.

Press to improve the Sound quality , if the Sound
is not clear or no sound is produced on a
programme Number Position.

4.5MHz

6.5MHz

Note:

When sound volume is too small to confirm, tune it up by using the sound volume button on the remote control.

3

TV/AV

Press to exit from the Tuning Menu.
This returns the set to the normal viewing condition.

5.5MHz

6.0MHz

TUNING MENU

CH SELECT
SYS SELECT
AUTO TUNE
MANUAL TUNE

SOUND SYS 6. 0MHz

COLOUR SYS
FINE TUNE
SKIP

POSITION
JAPAN

AUTO

OFF

Helpful Hint

(1) If a clear picture with correct colours cannot be obtained when a Broadcast or AV signal is received, refer to the

“Colour System Selection” operation on page 23.

(2)

After the Manual tune is finished, press this button to confirm the tuning condition for each
Programme Number. If some Programme Numbers are unused (no TV stations), it is possible to
skip such Programme Numbers. Please refer to the Programme Number Skip operation on page

29.

(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.

27

Tuning Channels

Fine T uning

FINE TUNE

1

2

3

STR

TV/AV

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.

Press to select the FINE TUNE.

Press until the clear picture is received.

Press to store the FINE TUNE.
This stores the FINE TUNE to the selected Programme Number.

Press to exit from the FINE TUNE.
This returns the set to the normal viewing condition.

TUNING MENU

CH SELECT
SYS SELECT
AUTO TUNE
MANUAL TUNE
SOUND SYS 6. 0MHz
COLOUR SYS

FINE TUNE

SKIP

POSITION
JAPAN

AUTO

OFF

How to Cancel the Fine Tuning

Cancelling previously adjusted (manually) fine tuning, means re-activating the AFT (Automatic Fine Tuning). Re­activating the Automatic Fine Tuning means albaming the set to automatically tune to the optimum tuning position, for
that programme Number.

1

2

3

4

SET UP

STR

Select the Programme Number which you’d like to return to Automatic Fine Tuning
(cancel the manual fine tuning).

Press to display the SETUP MENU.

Proceed to the TUNING MENU (refer to page 21).

Press to select the MANUAL TUNE.

Press to access to MANUAL TUNE.
Press briefly to tune the best position.

Press to store the AFT.
This stores the re-activated AFT.

TUNING MENU

CH SELECT
SYS SELECT
AUTO TUNE

MANUAL TUNE

SOUND SYS 6. 0MHz
COLOUR SYS
FINE TUNE
SKIP

POSITION
JAPAN

ACCESS

AUTO

OFF

5

TV/AV

Press to exit from the MANUAL TUNE.
This returns the set to the normal viewing condition.

28

Tuning Channels

Programme Number Skip

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 pressing the Programme Number Up or Down button either on
the TV set or on the Remote control.

1

2

3

STR

TV/AV

Press to select the Programme Number you’d like to skip.

TUNING MENU

CH SELECT

Press to select the SKIP.

Press to change the mode to “ON.”.

Press to store the Skip function.

Press to exit from the SKIP.

SYS SELECT
AUTO TUNE
MANUAL TUNE
SOUND SYS 6. 0MHz
COLOUR SYS
FINE TUNE

SKIP

POSITION
JAPAN

AUTO

ON

This returns the set to the normal viewing condition.

1

4

3

Repeat Step1 to 3 for each Programme Number for which the Skip function is desired.

2

How to Cancel the Skip Function

1

Press to select the SKIP.

Press to change the mode to “OFF.”.

2

STR

Press to store the Skip function.

TUNING MENU

CH SELECT
SYS SELECT
AUTO TUNE
MANUAL TUNE
SOUND SYS 6. 0MHz
COLOUR SYS
FINE TUNE

SKIP

POSITION
JAPAN

AUTO

OFF

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Picture Adjustment

1

PICTURE

Press to display the Picture Menu.

2

Press to select the desired function.

Press to adjust or change the function.

3

TV/AV

Press to go back to watching TV.

MENU

You can change the level of each Function (CONTRAST, BRIGHTNESS,
COLOUR, SHARPNESS, NTSC-TINT) for each Picture Menu.
Picture menu mode will be memorized for each TV, AV1, AV2, AV3 and AV4
mode.

Picture Menu Function

DYNAMIC

For viewing in brighter environments.
This menu selects a higher than normal
levels of Brightness and Contrast.

PICTURE

MENU

CONTRAST
BRIGHTNESS
COLOUR
SHARPNESS
NTSC-TINT
C. TEMP

PICTURE

MENU

CONTRAST
BRIGHTNESS
COLOUR
SHARPNESS
NTSC-TINT
C. TEMP

STANDARD

STANDARD

PICTURE

P

-

NR

AI
SCAN MODE AUTO

AUTO
ON

STANDARD

STANDARD

STANDARD

SOFT

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.

CONTRAST, BRIGHTNESS, COLOUR, SHARPNESS, NTSC-TINT

Increase or decrease the levels of CONTRAST, BRIGHTNESS, COLOUR
and SHARPNESS options according to your personal preference.
With an NTSC-TINT signal source connected to the TV, the picture hue can
be adjusted to suit your taste.

Item FunctionEffect

CONTRAST

BRIGHTNESS

COLOUR

SHARPNESS

NTSC-TINT

Less More

Darker Brighter

Less More

Less More

Reddish Greenish

Adjust for contrast.

Adjusts for easier viewing of dark
pictures such as night scenes and hair.

Adjusts slightly to a lighter colour.

Displays a sharp image.

Adjust for proper skin colour.

Notes:

• When set to Multi PIP mode, the main and sub pictures
are both adjusted simultaneously .

• When the TV is receiving NTSC signals, NTSC-TINT
is displayed and level adjustment would be possible.

• Only CONTRAST will be displayed during TEXT mode.

MENU

MENU

MENU

DYNAMIC

STANDARD

SOFT

PICTURE

MENU

STANDARD

CONTRAST

BRIGHTNESS
COLOUR
SHARPNESS
NTSC-TINT
C. TEMP STANDARD

30

Picture Adjustment

(Colour Temperature)

P-NR

(Picture Noise
Reduction)

AI

Set the overall colour tone of the picture.C. TEMP

Press to switch between modes

COOLWARMSTANDARD

Automatically reduces undesired picture noise.
Press to switch between modes

OFF

AUTO

TC-43P250H, TC-51P250H: Switching is also
possible using

STRONG

WEAK

D.PNR

on the remote control.

Automatically analyses the incoming picture
and processes it to give improved contrast and
optimum depth of field.

PICTURE

MENU
CONTRAST
BRIGHTNESS
COLOUR
SHARPNESS
NTSC-TINT

C. TEMP

PICTURE

P

-

NR

AI
SCAN MODE AUTO

PICTURE

P

-

NR

AI

SCAN MODE AUTO

STANDARD

STANDARD

AUTO

ON

AUTO
ON

SCAN MODE

TC-43P250H, TC-51P250H: Switching is also

possible using

Choose the screen refresh method:
Press to switch between modes

AUTO

MODE Function

AUTO
100 Hz MODE
PROGRESSIVE

Switching is also possible using

P. AI

on the remote control.

PICTURE

P

-

NR
AI

100 Hz MODE

The TV software will select the best mode for the signal being viewed.
100Hz will give a steady picture for most signal transmission.
Recommended when receiving NTSC signals.

PROGRESSIVE

100Hz/

PROGRE

on the remote control.

SCAN MODE AUTO

AUTO
ON

Note:

We recommend that you set Scan mode to Progressive when viewing a PAL 60 or
NTSC transmission. When viewing a PAL transmission (other than PAL 60) with Scan

mode set to Progressive, the screen will flicker, this is not a fault.

Helpful Hint (NNormalization)

By pressing the Normal “N” Button on the Remote Control while the Picture 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 pressed.
The Normal mode is the factory preset condition. Returning to this original condition is called “Normalization”.

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Sound Adjustment

1

SOUND

Press to display the Sound Menu.

2

Press to select the desired function.
Press to adjust or change the function.

3

TV/AV

Press to go back to watching TV.

Note:

Some features are only available with the Surround feature switched off. Press

MENU

You can change the level of each Function (VOLUME, BASS, TREBLE,
BALANCE, HEADPHONE VOL, SUB HEADPHONE) for each Sound
Menu. Sound menu mode will be memorized for each TV, AV1, AV2,
AV3 and AV4 mode.

Sound Menu Function

DYNAMIC

STANDARD
SOFT

Amplifies the Low frequencies and outputs
optimum sound.
For music programmes for example.

For Normal use.
Human voices (middle pitch sounds) will

sound more clear.

SOUND

MENU

VOLUME
BASS
TREBLE
BALANCE
HEADPHONE VOL.
SUB HEADPHONE
SURROUND

SURROUND

DYNAMIC

OFF

to switch between On and Off.

SOUND

MENU

VOLUME
BASS
TREBLE
BALANCE
HEADPHONE VOL.
SUB HEADPHONE
SURROUND

MENU
MENU
MENU

DYNAMIC

OFF

DYNAMIC
STANDARD
SOFT

VOLUME, BASS, TREBLE, BALANCE, HEADPHONE VOL., SUB HEADPHONE

Item FunctionEffect

VOLUME

BASS

TREBLE

BALANCE

Less More

Less More

Less More

Left SP. Right SP.

Adjusts output volume.

Adjusts low sounds.

Adjusts high sounds.

Adjust left and right volumes.

Notes:

• When set to Multi PIP mode, the main and sub sound
are both adjusted simultaneously.

HEADPHONE VOL.

SUB HEADPHONE

Less More

Less More

Adjust Headphone volume.

Adjust Sub Headphone volume.

• When using one of the double window features, note
that the headphones will relay the soundtrack for the
programme in the main window, not the smaller
window.

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BALANCE

SOUND

MENU

VOLUME

BASS
TREBLE
BALANCE
HEADPHONE VOL.
SUB HEADPHONE
SURROUND

DYNAMIC

OFF

SURROUND MENU

SURROUND

Sound Adjustment

Press to switch between ON and OFF.

SURROUND

ON

SURROUND

OFF

OR

SOUND

Press to display the Sound Menu.

Press to select the SURROUND function.

Press to switch between ON and OFF.

The benefits of surround sound are enormous. You can be completely enveloped in sound; just as if you were at a
concert hall or cinema.
The surround effect can be obtained without the use of external surround speakers.

SOUND

MENU
VOLUME
BASS
TREBLE
BALANCE
HEADPHONE VOL.
SUB HEADPHONE

SURROUND

DYNAMIC

ON

Helpful Hint (NNormalization)

By pressing 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 pressed.
The Normal mode is the factory preset condition. Returning to this original condition is called “Normalization”.

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Setup Adjustment

1

2

3

SET UP

TV/AV

Press to display the SETUP MENU.

Press to select the desired function.
Press to adjust or change the function.

SETUP MENU

TELETEXT

OFF TIMER
FLICKER REDUC.
STROBE
CH COLOUR SET
VCR / GAME
TEXT SELECT ENGLISH

Press to go back to watching TV.

OFF TIMER

Switches the TV off within a preset time which you can choose from between 0 to 90
minutes in 15 minute intervals.

OFF

90

3015

45

6075

FASTEXT
OFF
DYNAMIC

OFF

SETUP MENU

CHILD LOCK
PICTURE SHIFT

TUNING MENU

CONVERGENCE
LANGUAGE

SETUP MENU

TELETEXT

OFF TIMER

FLICKER REDUC.
STROBE
CH COLOUR SET
VCR / GAME
TEXT SELECT ENGLISH

OFF
OFF
ACCESS

ENGLISH

FASTEXT
OFF
DYNAMIC

OFF

FLICKER REDUCTION

Lets you control any picture movement. Set to Dynamic to activate motion
compensation, to smooth the image and get rid of picture movement. Set to Normal
to correct minor picture movement, or if slight ghosting of figures occurs when using
the Dynamic setting. Set to Off to have no flicker reduction at aIl, occasional broadcasts
may benefit from using this setting.

DYNAMICNORMALOFF

Note:

In NTSC when set the SCAN MODE to 100Hz MODE, this function is not available.

COLOUR SYSTEM

During AV mode, COLOUR SYSTEM is displayed.
If a clear picture with current colours cannot be obtained when a Broadcast or AV
signal is received. The colour system will change as shown.

AUTO PAL

NTSC3.58 NTSC4.43

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 to playback NTSC recorded video tapes through PAL television
equipment.

SECAM

SETUP MENU

TELETEXT
OFF TIMER

FLICKER REDUC.

STROBE
CH COLOUR SET
VCR / GAME
TEXT SELECT ENGLISH

SETUP MENU

TELETEXT
OFF TIMER
FLICKER REDUC.

COLOUR SYS

STROBE
CH COLOUR SET
VCR / GAME

FASTEXT
OFF
DYNAMIC

OFF

FASTEXT
OFF
DYNAMIC
AUTO

OFF

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CH COLOUR SET

Setup Adjustment

Colour density varying between broadcast channels can be adjusted to three levels
for each reception channel.

VCR/GAME

Reproduction of irregular signals, such as certain TV games and rental video tapes,
may be improved.

SETUP MENU

TELETEXT
OFF TIMER
FLICKER REDUC.
STROBE

CH COLOUR SET

VCR / GAME
TEXT SELECT ENGLISH

SETUP MENU

TELETEXT
OFF TIMER
FLICKER REDUC.
STROBE
CH COLOUR SET

VCR / GAME

TEXT SELECT ENGLISH

FASTEXT
OFF
DYNAMIC

OFF

FASTEXT
OFF
DYNAMIC

ON

CHILD LOCK

If the Child-Lock function is set ON, picture and sound of the TV/AV mode being
viewed will disappear and a Black screen will appear.

PICTURE SHIFT

For use as a screen saver, this function changes the entire picture position (shift)
approximately 2 mm every 15 minutes.

LANGUAGE

SETUP MENU

CHILD LOCK

PICTURE SHIFT
TUNING MENU
CONVERGENCE
LANGUAGE

SETUP MENU

CHILD LOCK

PICTURE SHIFT

TUNING MENU
CONVERGENCE
LANGUAGE

ENGLISH

ENGLISH

ON
OFF

OFF
ON

When you first install the TV, the On Screen Display language is set according to
your choice of region. LANGUAGE lets you change the language used for On Screen
Displays.

SETUP MENU

CHILD LOCK
PICTURE SHIFT
TUNING MENU
CONVERGENCE

LANGUAGE

ENGLISH

OFF
OFF

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Multi Screen

Multi PIP

Press

PICTURE

and picture feature.

MULTI

PIP

to select the current programme, the picture in picture feature, or the picture

SOUND

SET UP

TV/TEXT

100Hz/

PROGRE

SURROUND

MULTI

PIP

Red

The on screen selector keys for the features (corresponding to the four coloured buttons
on the remote control) appear and disappear after a few seconds. If you’d like to select an

TV/AV

operation when the keys are not shown, press

Picture in Pcture (PIP)

INDEX HOLD

F.P.

STILL

CH SEARCH

1 2 3
4 5 6
7 8 9

0

Press the Red button:

Sub picture

main picture

MULTI

PIP

Press to view two pictures (sub picture in
main picture) at the same tme.

LOCATE CHANGE EXIT

Red Green Yellow Blue

Press the Y ellow button:

Yellow

Sub picture

main picture

MULTI

PIP

once more and the keys will reappear.

LOCATE CHANGE EXIT

Sub picture

main picture

LOCATE CHANGE EXIT

Each time the location of the sub
picture is changed.

Press the Blue button to exit from the PIP mode.

Blue

Picture and Picture

MULTI

PIP

Press twice to view two pictures (picture and picture) at
the same time.

Press the Yellow button:

Each time the picture in the left and the picture in the

Yellow

right are swapped.

A

BB

LOCATE CHANGE EXIT

AB

BB

A

LOCATE CHANGE EXIT

Each time the main picture and the sub picture are swapped.

ABB

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Press the Blue button to exit from the PIP mode.

Blue

LOCATE CHANGE EXIT

Channel search

INDEX

Press to show freeze-frames of the programmes being broadcast on all of the stored
channels. These images are displayed in series clockwise around the edge of the screen,
starting from the top left.
The current programme is displayed in the centre of the screen, still playing.

Press to pause the search.

CH SEARCH

HOLD

STILL

CH SEARCH

( )

STILL

( )

Multi Screen

1 2 3 4

4

5

INDEX

CH SEARCH

Red Green Yellow Blue

Picture and text (

Note:

The remote control affects the teletext page; so select watching the current programme before making any changes
to the programme.

CH SEARCH

( )

No indication for TC-43P250H and TC-51P250H

TV/TEXT

Press to exit from the feature.

SELECT OK EXIT

Channel search

Press to watch the current programme (displayed centre screen), exiting the feature.
Press to watch the selected channel, exiting the feature.

Press to select each channel's freeze-frame in turn.

)

Press to select watching the
current programme, the teletext or
the picture and text feature.

TELETEXT TELETEXT

TELETEXT mode Picture and text mode

6

Still

HOLD

Press to freeze the picture, press again to return to watching the current programme.

STILL

STILL

( )

Strobe

Lets you take a series of freeze-frame photos of a piece of action (for example:
the finish of a race).

(Access Strobe via the Setup menu, see page 34).
Takes a series of up to twelve freeze-frame images
(one second delay between each image being taken)
from the current programme watched.

HOLD

STILL

STILL

( )

Blue

Press to pause (freeze) the Strobe, press again
to continue taking the freeze-frames.

Press to exit from the Strobe feature and return to watching the current programme.

EXIT

SETUP MENU

TELETEXT
OFF TIMER
FLICKER REDUC.

STROBE

CH COLOUR SET
VCR / GAME
TEXT SELECT ENGLISH

FASTEXT
OFF
DYNAMIC
ACCESS

OFF

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(

TELE TEXT

Teletext features may vary depending on the Broadcasting Companies and are only available when the channel
selected is transmitting Teletext.

No indication for TC-43P250H & TC-51P250H

)

TEXT SELECT

(No indication for
TC-43P250H and
TC-51P250H)

TV / Teletext mode

TV/TEXT

PICTURE

SOUND

Select character set, so that all characters needed
are available for text on teletext pages (eg: cyrillic
characters, etc).

E.EUROPECISENGLISH

Press to select the current programme, the teletext and the picture or the teletext
feature .

Press to display the contrast function with a cyan bar.

Press to display the volume function with a green bar.

Press to alter the s etting as required.

SETUP MENU

TELETEXT
OFF TIMER
FLICKER REDUC.
STROBE
CH COLOUR SET
VCR / GAME

TEXT SELECT ENGLISH

FASTEXT
OFF
DYNAMIC

OFF

SET UP

Red

Green Yellow Blue

LIST / FASTEXT mode

LIST mode:

FASTEXT mode:

CONTRAST

VOLUME

Press to display special function options at the bottom of the screen.

Press to select the desired function.

Choose 2 modes.
LIST FASTEXT

Four differently 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.

Four differently coloured subjects are situated at the
bottom of the display. To access more information ,
press the appropriately coloured button. This mode
enables fast access to information on the subjects
shown.

SETUP MENU

TELETEXT

OFF TIMER
FLICKER REDUC.
STROBE
CH COLOUR SET
VCR / GAME
TEXT SELECT ENGLISH

FASTEXT
OFF
DYNAMIC

OFF

Note:

Characters will be illegible unless you select the Text Language which matches the text being received. Select the
correct LANGUAGE (Refer to page 35).

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Page Selection

1 2 3
4 5 6
7 8 9

0

STILL

CH SEARCH

(Two ways)

FulI / Bottom

SET UP

Reveal

SET UP

+

+

Green

TELE TEXT

Press to increase or decrease
the page number by one.

Press to display special functions.
Press the Green button again to expand the BOTTOM half.
Press again to return to normal (FULL) size.

Press to reveal hidden words e.g. quiz page answers. Press again to hide.

Enter the page number
directly using 0-9 on
the remote control.

List Store

STR

Hold

HOLD

STILL

Favourite Page (F.P.)

++

0

Blue

F.P.

STR

9

Red

In LIST mode the four page numbers can be altered (programme positions 1 - 25 only).
Press one of the four coloured buttons and enter the new page number.

Press and hold, the page numbers will change to white indication and the page is stored.

Press to hold the Teletext page when viewing multi-page information.
Press again to return to automatic page update.

Stores a favourite page in memory for instant recall. (programme positions 1 - 25 in List
mode only).
Press the Blue button, select the page number, then press and hold

STR

.

The page number is now stored.

Press to recall the stored page number.

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TELE TEXT

SET UP

Index

+

Yellow

Yellow

TV/AV

INDEX

CH SEARCH

Teletext page

Press to display special
functions to view the TV picture
whilst searching for a Teletext
page .

P100 P100

When found a page.
Press to view the page.

Return to normal TV operation.

Press to return to the main index page.
Depending on the way information is transmitted, this may have to be pressed more than
once to return to the main index page.

News Flash Update

Press to view the TV picture
When a news flash page has
been selected.

TV picture viewing

Press to display the News
Flash.

Press to see the update of
information on certain pages.

When an update is received.

Press to view the page.

Sub Coded Page Access

0

SET UP

9

+

Blue

Yellow

0

9

TV/AV

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 watching the normal
programme until the correct sub page is found.

Select the required page number using buttons 0 - 9.
If the top of the page indicates that sub pages are being transmitted yet the page does
not change, then the number at the top of the page is there to indicate that the broadcaster
has updated the page's contents, there are no sub pages.

T

****

Enter desired sub page number before the T'''' disappears. To select page 6 enter 0, 0, 0
and 6.

Viewing a normal TV programme. Viewing the Teletext page.

Select a new page number.

Press to return to normal TV operation.

T0006

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Advanced Remoto Control Operation

Stereo Bilingnal Sound Selection

When you receive the stereo/bilingual sound system, sound output modes can be selected
by pressing the stereo/bilingual sound selection button.

Audio Signal

Mode Indicator

STEREO MAIN I SUB II MONO

I

II

NICAM .......used in Australia, Malaysia,Thailand, Indonesia etc.

Type of broadcast

Mode Indicator

Regular broadcast

(Standard Audio)

No Indicator

Regular + NICAM MONO I

(MAIN I )

I

NICAM STEREO

NICAM DUAL MONO

(MAIN I / SUB II )

I

II

A2(German) .......used in New Zealand, Malaysia,Singapore, China.

Type of broadcast

Mode Indicator

Regular broadcast

(Standard Audio)

No Indicator

BILINGUAL or DUAL MONO:

MAIN I / SUB II

I

II

STEREO

Notes:

• If the stereo signal is poor or the receiving conditions are not optimum or if STEREO:MONO automatic switching
occurs, it is recommended you switch from STEREO to MONO.

• Even when the contents of the receiving signal undergo changes, selection mode is kept intact.

• When the receiving conditions deteriorate, listening will be easier if the mode is set to the “MONO” position, using
the stereo/bilingual sound selection button.

• “DUAL”, also known as “DUAL MONO” or as “BILINGUAL” is not currently transmitted in some countries.

VCR / LD / DVD Control

The Remote Control is capable of operating some functions of selected Panasonic VCRs, LD and DVD (Digital Versatile
Disc) equipment. Some VCR, LD and DVD equipment have different functions. So to ensure compatibility please refer
to the equipment's instruction book or consult your dealer for details.

Button

1

1

2
4

6

LD/DVD

REC-VCR

N

STR HELP

?

A B

DISC SIDE

2

3

3

5

4

7

5

A

SIDE

DISC

B

6

7

Power Switch

REC (Record)

VCR/LD, DVD Select button

Pause/Still

Programme Number
Up and Down

Still Advance

VCR

Function

LD/DVD

Programme Skip
DISC SIDE A

Selection
DISC SIDE B

Selection

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Troubleshooting

Before you call for service, determine the symptoms and make a few simple checks as shown below.

Symptoms

Picture Sound

Snowy Picture

Multiple Image

Interference

Normal Picture

No Picture

Noisy Sound

Normal Sound

Noisy Sound

No Sound

No Sound

Checks

Aerial Location, direction or Connections

Aerial Location, direction or Connections

Electrical Appliances
Cars/Motorcycles
Fluorescent Lamps

Volume (Refer to page 15)
(Check whether the mute function has
been activated on the Remote Control.)

Not plugged into AC outlet
Not switched on
Contrast and Brightness/Volume setting
(Check by pressing the Power Switch or
Stand-by Button on the Remote Control.)

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No Colour

Scrambled

Coloured Patches

No Colour

Normal Sound

Normal or

Weak Sound

Normal Sound

Noisy Sound

Colour Control (Refer to page 30, 31)
Colour System (Refer to page 34)

Retune Channels (Refer to page 21)

Magnetic interference from unshielded
equipment;
TV set moved while “ON”.
Turn the TV set off for 30 minutes, using
the “Power” Switch on the TV set.

Sound Menu (Refer to page 32)
Picture Menu (Refer to page 30)

Specifications

Power Source
Power Consumption

Receiving System

21 Systems Function

PAL B, G, H

1

PAL I

2

PAL D, K

3

SECAM B, G

4

SECAM D, K

5

SECAM K1

6

NTSC M (NTSC 3.58/4.5 MHz)

7

NTSC 4.43/5.5 MHz

8

NTSC 4.43/6.0 MHz

9

NTSC 4.43/6.5 MHz

10

NTSC 3.58/5.5 MHz

11

NTSC 3.58/6.0 MHz

12

NTSC 3.58/6.5 MHz

13

SECAM I

14

Receiving Channels

TC-43P250H / TX-43P250H
TC-51P250H / TX-51P250H

AC 220-240 V, 50/60 Hz AC 110-240 V, 50/60 Hz
228 W Stand-by condition 3.0 W

21 Systems Function

15

Reception of broadcast
transmis-sions and
Playback from Video
Cassette Tape
Recorders.

Playback from Special
VCR's

Regular TV

VHF BAND

2-12 (PAL/SECAM B, K1)
0-12 (PAL B AUST.)
1-9 (PAL B N.Z)
1-12 (PAL/SECAM D)
1-12 (NTSC M Japan)
2-13 (NTSC M U.S.A)

UHF BAND

21-69 (PAL G, H, I/SECAM G,
K, K1)
28-69 (PAL B AUST.)
13-57 (PAL D, K)
13-62 (NTSC M Japan)
14-69 (NTSC M U.S.A)

PAL 60 Hz/5.5 MHz

16

PAL 60 Hz/6.0 MHz

17

PAL 60 Hz/6.5 MHz

18

SECAM 60 Hz/5.5 MHz

19

SECAM 60 Hz/6.0 MHz

20

SECAM 60 Hz/6.5 MHz

21

NTSC 50 Hz/4.5 MHz

TX-43P250X / TX-51P250X

238 W Stand-by condition 3.0 W

CATV

S1-S20 (OSCAR)
1-125 (U.S.A CATV)
C13-C49 (JAPAN)
S21-S41 (HYPER)
Z1-Z37 (CHINA)
5A, 9A (AUST.)

Playback from Special
Disc Players and
Special VCR's

Receiving Stereo
System

Tuning System

Audio Output
Headphones
Aerial Impedance

Video/Audio/
Component Terminals

Remote control
Transmitter

NICAM I , NICAM B/G, NICAM D, A2 (German)

Frequency synthesizer Auto Search Tuning

POSITION : 100 Position
DIRECT : 125 Position

24 W [ 2-way, 4-speakers ; 12 W + 12 W ] ( 10 % THD )

3.5 mm Plug
75 Ω Unbalanced coaxial

AV 1, 2, 3, 4

Monitor Out
AV1 IN (Rear) : S-Video, Video, Audio L/R terminals

AV2 IN (Rear) : Video or Y/P
AV3 IN (Front) : S-Video, Video, Audio L/R terminals
AV4 IN (Rear) : Video or Y/P

EUR511250.....TX-43P250H/X, TX-51P250H/X EUR511251.....TC-43P250H, TC-51P250H

R6 (AA) Battery × 2

S-Video In
DVD (Y/P

Video In
Audio In
Video Out

B/PR

B/PR

B/PR

, Audio L/R terminals
, Audio L/R terminals

)

Y:1 Vp-p, 75 Ω
C:0.3 Vp-p, 75 Ω

1 Vp-p, 75 Ω
Approx. 0.4 V 47 KΩ
1 Vp-p, 75 Ω

TC-51P250H, TX-51P250H/XTC-43P250H, TX-43P250H/X

Dimensions

( W × H × D )

Mass (Weight)

932 mm × 1261 mm × 500 mm

54 kg (Net)

1095 mm × 1385 mm × 500 mm

58 kg (Net)

Note: Design and Specifications are subject to change without notice. Weight and Dimensions shown are approximate.

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Customer’s Record

The model number and serial number of this product can be found on its cabinet. You should
note this serial number in the space provided below and retain this book plus your purchase
receipt as a permanent record of your purchase to aid in identification in the event of theft or
loss and for Warranty Service purposes.

Model Number Serial Number

Printed in Japan
MBS091O1111(MS)

Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.

Web Site : http://www .panasonic.co.jp/global/