Panasonic TU-PT600E User Manual

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Operating Instructions

TU-PT600EModel No.

Please read these instruction before operating your set and retain them for future reference.

English

TQBC0503-1

Dear Panasonic Customer

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

Table of Contents

Warnings and precautions .................................3

Before Operating This Set..................................4

Supplied Accessories ................................................. 4

Fitting remote control batteries................................... 4

Quick start Guide ................................................ 5

1. Choose Your Connection Type............................... 5

1.

Connecting this set directly to an ANTENNA only..

2.Terminals on the Receiver ................................... 6

3.Connection of Receiver and

VCR using Scart and RF cables ....................... 7

4.Q-Link connection of Receiver and

VCR using Scart and RF cables ....................... 7

5.Q-Link connection of Receiver,
VCR and Satellite using Scart and RF cables .. 8

2. Preparing the Plasma Display................................ 9

3. Power On/Off ......................................................... 9

4. Auto setup ............................................................ 10

5. This set to VCR download.................................... 10

6. Q-Link....................................................................11

Basic controls ...................................................12

Top panel controls and Remote control.................... 12

Using the On Screen Displays .........................14

OSD Language ........................................................ 15

Setup menu ....................................................... 16

AV2 out..................................................................... 16

Teletext..................................................................... 16

Off Timer .................................................................. 16

Q-Link....................................................................... 16

Text Language.......................................................... 17

3:2 Pulldown............................................................. 17

Tuning menu ............................................................ 17

Volume correction .................................................... 17

Tuning menu ...................................................... 18

Tuning menu overview ............................................. 18

Programme edit........................................................ 19

Auto setup ................................................................ 23

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Manual Tuning.......................................................... 24

Fine tuning ............................................................... 25

How to Cancel the Fine Tuning................................ 25

Volume correction .................................................... 26

Decoder (AV2).......................................................... 26

Colour System Selection

(Different region use differing systems) ................... 27

Tuning your VCR and satellite receiver ..........28

Tuning your Receiver to the VCR ............................ 28

Picture menu ..................................................... 29

Sound menu ...................................................... 31

Aspect Controls ................................................ 33

Advanced Remote Control Operation ............. 35

VCR / DVD Operation .............................................. 35

TELETEXT ............................................................... 36

Connections ...................................................... 39

How to connect the Input / Output terminals ............ 39

How to connect the AUDIO OUT terminals.............. 40

How to Connect the Headphones / Earphones /AV3 terminals

Troubleshooting................................................ 41

For your Guidance ............................................42

Pin Assignment ................................................. 42

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

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Warnings and Precautions

• This set is designed to operate on A.C. 220 - 240 V, 50 Hz / 60Hz.

• The On/Off switch on this model does not fully disconnect the Receiver from the mains supply. Remove the
mains plug from the wall socket when the Receiver set is not used for a prolonged period of time.

WARNING

Place this set on a flat, level
surface.

Do not place anything heavy
on it.

Avoid location subject to
excessive vibration.

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.

Do not insert foreign objects
into the Ventilation Holes.

Avoid exposing the Receiver
to direct sunlight and other
sources of heat.

To prevent damage which
might result in electric shock
or fire, do not expose this
set to rain or excessive
moisture.

Do not damage the Mains
lead.
(If damage occurs, replace
immediately to avoid fire or
shock hazards.)

Do not remove the cover as
live parts are accessible
when it is removed. There
are no user serviceable
parts inside.

To reduce the risk of electric
shock, do not expose this
apparatus to rain or moisture.
Do not place containers with
water (flower vase, cups,
cosmetics, etc.) above the
set. (Includung on shelves
above, etc.)

Never bring a magnet or
magnetized object near the
receiver because it will
adversely affect the
performance of the
Receiver.

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Before Operating This Set

Supplied Accessories

Check the accessories before installations.

Operating Instruction book

•

Remote Control Transmitter

•

(TNQE286)

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Warranty Card

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Batteries for the

•

Remote Control
Transmitter

(2 × R6 (UM3) size)

Display Cable

•

(K1HA26FA0002)

Polishing Cloth

•

(TPEX013)

Note:

If the cabinet is heavily soiled, wipe with a
supplied polishing cloth.

Fitting remote control batteries

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Two

R6 (UM3) size

Open the battery cover Insert batteries - note

correct polarity (+ and -)

• Make sure that the batteries are fitted the correct way round.

• Do not mix old batteries with new batteries. Remove old, exhausted batteries immediately.

• Do not mix different battery types, i.e. Alkaline and Manganese or use rechargeable batteries.

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Replace the cover

Quick start Guide

1. Choose Your Connection Type

Connection and setting up options

• If connecting this set using an RF cable only, see below.

• If connecting this set using Scart and RF cables, see page 7.

• If connecting this set to a Q-Link (or Q-Link compatible) VCR, see page 7.

• If connecting this set to a Q-Link (or Q-Link compatible) VCR and a satellite receiver, see page 8.

What is Q-Link?

Q-Link allows direct communication between the set and a Q-Link (or Q-Link compatible) VCR, this will enable
features such as downloading of tuning information from the set to the VCR.

When using a “NEXTVIEWLINK” VCR the main features possible are the following:

• Preset Download Downloading of tuning information from the set to the VCR.

• Direct TV Record
When using a “Q-Link” VCR the main features possible are the following:

• Preset Download Downloading of tuning information from the set to the VCR.

• Direct TV Record For immediate recording of the current program (What You See Is What You

• TV/VCR Auto Power On When the VCR plays a tape the set will automatically switch On (From Stand-

• VCR Auto Power Stand-by When the set is switched into Stand-by, the VCR will also switch into Stand-by.

• VCR Image view On If the set is in Stand-by mode and the VCR sends a menu to be displayed on

For immediate recording of the current program (What You See Is What You Record).

Record).
by) and select the AV2 input.

the TV screen (e.g. Main menu), the set will automatically switch On and the
menu will be displayed.

This set will also communicate with other VCRs that bear the following logos:

• “DATA LOGIC” (a trademark of Metz Corporation).

• “Easy Link” (a trademark of Philips Corporation).

• “Megalogic” (a trademark of Grundig Corporation).

• “SMARTLINK” (a trademark of Sony Corporation).

These VCRs may support some or all of the above funcitons. Refer to the VCR operating instruction book.
Further information on Q-Link can be found on page 11.

In order for Q-Link to function correctly, the Scart cables must be connected in a certain way, dependent on
whether the set is being connected to a VCR or to a VCR and Satellite Receiver.

1. Connecting this set directly to an ANTENNA only

RF connection

Connect the Antenna lead into this set
Antenna Input terminal ( ).

ANTENNA
(Not Supplied)

AV1 AV2 AV4

RGB
VIDEO

VIDEO
S-VIDEO

RGB VIDEO

PRPBYL

RL

AUDIO

S-VIDEO

AV1 AV2

DISPLAY OUT

R

VIDEO

AV4C

AUDIO OUT

Antenna Lead

RGB
VIDEO

VIDEO
S-VIDEO

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Quick start Guide

2. Terminals on the Receiver

Power-Indicator

Antenna Input terminal
(see page 5, 7, 8)

AV1 Scart socket (In/Out)

RGB
VIDEO

TUNER Terminal Board

(TY-42TM5H / TY-37TM5H)

S-V

VLR

AV3 input terminals
Video Camera Cable terminal

AV2 Scart socket (In/Out)

AV4 Scart socket (In/Out)

AV1 AV2 AV4

VIDEO
S-VIDEO

RGB VIDEO

S-VIDEO

AV3

AV4C COMPONENT Input

Audio Output

PRPBYL

R

AUDIO

VIDEO

AV4C

RL

DISPLAY OUT

AUDIO OUT

AUDIO

Display out
terminal

TUNER IN

+

L
O
V

—

T
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B
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N
A

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T

S

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W

W

O

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P

P
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SERIALPC IN

Back view of Wide Plasma Display

(1) This Receiver is only for Panasonic Plasma Display with a TUNER Terminal Board.

(TY-42TM5H, TY-37TM5H)

(2) And the TUNER Terminal Board (TY-42TM5H, TY-37TM5H) is compatible only with the products

given below and those that will be sold hereafter.
(TH-50PHW5E, TH-42PHW5E, TH-42PW5E, TH-37PW5E)

(3) When DISPLAY OUT of this set and TUNER IN of a plasma Display are connected, an input

select can not be performed in a Plasma Display. Please perform an input select by this set.
The PC IN terminal and SERIAL terminal on the back of a Plasma Display cannot be used.
The INPUT select, Volume Up ‘+’ and Down ‘-’ of the front of a Plasma Display do not operate.

Note:

Install the Receiver at least 15.7 inch (40 cm) away from the Wide Plasma Display to avoid interference.
Be sure the power to the Wide Plasma Display and Receiver is OFF before connecting cables.

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3. Connection of Receiver and VCR using Scart and RF cables

RF connection

Connect the ANTENNA to the Antenna Input

ANTENNA
(Not Supplied)

Antenna
Input terminal

Receiver

AV1 AV2 AV4

RGB
VIDEO

VIDEO
S-VIDEO

Antenna
Output
terminal

PRPBYL

RGB VIDEO

RL

AUDIO

S-VIDEO

AV1,AV2,AV4

Scart sockets

To Display

R

VIDEO

AV4C

AUDIO OUT

DISPLAY OUT

AV1

Scart socket

terminal of the VCR and an RF cable from the VCR
Antenna Output terminal to this set Antenna Input
terminal ( ).

Scart Connections

The VCR can also be connected to this set using
a Scart cable if you are using a Scart equipped
VCR.

• Use this set’s AV1 Scart socket for a VCR.

• Use this set’s AV2 Scart socket for an S-Video

VCR.

• Use this set’s AV4 Scart socket for an S-Video
VCR.

Quick start Guide

Antenna Lead

Antenna
Input
terminal

Notes:

• Additional equipment and cables are not supplied.

• Further details of audio / video connections can

be found on pages 39 and 40.

4. Q-Link connection of Receiver and VCR using Scart and RF cables

RF connection

Connect the ANTENNA to the Antenna Input

VCR

ANTENNA
(Not Supplied)

Antenna
Input terminal

Receiver

AV1 AV2 AV4

RGB
VIDEO

VIDEO
S-VIDEO

Antenna
Output
terminal

PRPBYL

S-VIDEO

AV2

RL

AUDIO

RGB VIDEO

Scart sockets

To Display

R

VIDEO

AV4C

AUDIO OUT

DISPLAY OUT

AV1

Scart socket

terminal of the VCR and an RF cable from the VCR
Antenna Output terminal to this set Antenna Input
terminal ( ).

Scart connection

The VCR must be connected to the AV2 Scart
socket of this set using a ‘fully wired’ Scart cable.

Note:

If using a ‘Q-Link’ VCR then the AV1 Scart socket
of the VCR must be connected to the AV2 Scart
socket of this set. If your VCR is not a ‘Q-Link’
VCR, please consult your VCR operating instruc­tion book.

Antenna Lead

VCR

Antenna
Input
terminal

Notes:

• Additional equipment and cables are not supplied.

• Further details of audio/ video connections can

be found on page 39 and 40.

• Further information for VCR and Satellite
Receiver installation with this set can be found
on page 8.

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Quick start Guide

5. Q-Link connection of Receiver, VCR and Satellite using Scart and RF cables

ANTENNA
(Not Supplied)

Antenna
Input
terminal

AV1 AV2 AV4

RGB
VIDEO

AV1
Scart
socket

Antenna Lead

Receiver

VIDEO
S-VIDEO

Antenna Input
terminal

Satellite
Receiver

Antenna Output
terminal

RGB VIDEO

S-VIDEO

Scart socket

PRPBYL

VIDEO

RL

AV4C

AUDIO

AV2

To Display

DISPLAY OUT

R

AUDIO OUT

TV
Scart
socket

VCR
Scart
socket

For Q-Link to function correctly this set, VCR and
Satellite Receiver must be connected as shown
in the diagram below.

RF connections

• Connect an RF cable to the Antenna Input
terminal of the Satellite Receiver.

• Connect an RF cable from the Antenna Output
terminal of the Satellite Receiver to the Antenna
Input terminal of the VCR.

• Connect an RF cable from the Antenna Output
terminal of the VCR to this set Antenna Input
terminal ( ).

Scart connections

‘Fully wired’ Scart Cables should be used for all of
the Scart connections.

• The AV2 Scart socket of the VCR must be
connected to the VCR Scart socket of the
Satellite Receiver.

• The TV Scart socket of the Satellite Receiver
must be connected to the AV1 Scart socket of
this set.

AV2
Scart
socket

Antenna
Input
terminal

Antenna
Output
terminal

AV1
Scart
socket

Note:

If using a ‘Q-Link’ VCR then the A V1 Scart socket
of the VCR must be connected to the AV2 Scart
socket of this set. If your VCR is not a ‘Q-Link’
VCR, please consult your VCR operating
instruction book.

VCR

Notes:

• Additional equipment and cables are not supplied.

• Further details of audio/ video connections can

be found on pages 39 and 40.

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Quick start Guide

2.

Preparing the Plasma Display (Refer to Operating Instructions of the Plasma Display)

Connecting the plug to the Wall Outlet

Push the Power switch on the Plasma Display to turn
the set on Power-On.

Power Indicator: Green

INPUT

—

VOL

+

R - STANDBY
G POWER ON

R - STANDBY
G - POWER ON

Power Indicator

Remote Control Sensor

3. Power On/Off

Power-Indicator

DIRECT TV REC

ASPECT

CH RETURN

PICTURE

SOUND

SET UP

TV/AV

Connecting the plug to the Wall Outlet

Push the Power switch on this set to turn the set on
Power-On.

Power Indicator: Green

Example: The screen below is displayed for a while

after this set is turned on. (setting condition
is an example.)

For VIDEO / COMPONENT / TV INPUT:

1

TV/TEXT

F.P.

INDEX HOLD

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Press the POWER button on the remote control to turn
this set off.

Power Indicator: Red (standby)

Press the POWER button on the remote control to turn
this set on.

Power Indicator: Green

Turn the power to this set off by pressing the power
switch on this set, when this set is on or in standby
mode.

Note:

The Receiver will still consume power as long as the
power cord is inserted into the wall outlet.

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Quick start Guide

4. Auto setup

Land

AUTO SETUP IN PROGRESS
SEARCHING:PLEASE WAIT

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SETUP : Return to tuning menu
TV/AV : To exit

Start ATP Suchlauf

Abbruch

5. This set to VCR download

If a Q-Link, NEXTVIEWLINK or compatible VCR has been connected to the AV2
socket before starting Step 1, programme information will be downloaded to the

TV −> VCR DOWNLOAD IN PROGRESS

PLEASE WAIT

Programme : 63

Remote control unavailable

VCR.
Downloaded tuning data will match the television’s.
Not all VCRs support this download of programme information, some may require

to be started manually. Refer to the VCR operating instruction book.
If a VCR other than those described above has been connected, then there will
be no download operation.

If this set has not been programmed for you then
Auto setup will begin, your stations will be
located, sorted into order and stored ready for
use (refer to page 23).

Notes:

If the VCR has not accepted download data from this set, you may need to select the Download option from the
VCR’s menu system.
Refer to the VCR operating instruction book.
If Q-Link is not operating correctly, check the following:

• The Scart cable is connected to this set’s AV2 Scart socket.

• The Scart cable is connected to the VCR’s compatible (Q-Link, NEXTVIEWLINK or similar technology) Scart

socket.

• The Scart cable is a ‘fully wired’ type.
For further information on Q-Link and connecting equipment, see pages 5, 7, 8, 11 and 39.

• The sorted programme order depends upon the TV signal, the broadcasting system, and reception conditions.
If the order is not to your preference it can be rearranged. Refer to the Programme edit menu - see page 19 for
details.

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Quick start Guide

6. Q-Link

This is a Q-Link TV. Q-Link, NEXTVIEWLINK and similar technology provide a way for the set and VCR to
communicate, making it easier to record programmes. In order to be able to exchange information both the set and
the VCR must be fitted with this technology , and must be connected with a SCAR T lead (full function type) between
the

AV2 Scart socket

Q-Link lets your set instruct a compatible VCR to record the programme currently shown on screen, no matter
what programme position is set on the VCR, In order to make use of Q-Link, ensure that the Q-Link option is set
to On in the SET UP menu (see page 16).

of this set and the appropriate socket on the VCR (see the VCR instruction book for details).

DIRECT TV REC

button.

DIRECT TV REC

button.

DIRECT TV REC

PICTURE

ASPECT

CH RETURN

Press the

Notes:

• If the VCR is in Stand-by mode, it will automatically switch on when you
press the

• To ensure correct recordings are made, the set and VCR should share
tuning information (see page 22).

SOUND

• Whenever the Auto setup function is used, tuning data will be downloaded
to the VCR (see page 23).

SET UP

TV/AV

A message, sent from the VCR, will appear on screen showing what is being recorded, or if it is not possible to
record. Some “Q-Link” compatible VCR’s only display the message when on the VCR programme position (0) or
in AV mode. See the VCR instruction book.

VCR recording preset prog

VCR is recording the programme signal from its own tuner. If you wish you can
switch off this set and leave the VCR recording in the normal way.

VCR recording TV source

VCR is recording the programme signal from this set. You must not change
programme position or switch off this set: if you do, the VCR will automatically
stop recording and switch off.

No recording - TAPE IS

The write protection tab on the back of the cassette has been removed.

PROTECTED

Examples of other messages that might be displayed.

No recording - NO TAPE No recording TAPE MAY BE DAMAGED

Preset Download

This allows the programme order from this set to be downloaded to the VCR, this helps to ensure that correct
recordings are made, there are several ways to perform this operation:

• During installation as explained in the ‘Quick Start Guide’ beginning on page 5.

• When Auto setup is started from within the Tuning menu, see page 23.

• When this set to VCR manual download is started from within ‘Programme edit’, see page 22.

• Preset download started from the VCR, refer to the VCR operating instruction book.

Notes:

• With Panasonic Q-Link VCR’s these additional features are available:

• If you insert a tape in the VCR and press the Play button whilst this set is in ‘Stand-by’ mode, this set will

automatically switch On and select the AV2 input so that you can view the tape.

• When this set is switched into ‘Stand-by’ mode, the VCR will also switch into ‘Stand-by’ mode if there is no
tape in the VCR, or if there is a tape in and the VCR is in ‘Rewind’ or ‘Stop’ mode (if the VCR is rewinding
a tape, it will not switch into ‘Stand-by’ mode until rewinding has finished).

• If this set is in Stand-by mode and the VCR sends a menu to be displayed on this set screen (e.g. Main
menu), this set will automatically switch On and the menu will be displayed.

• Not all VCR’s support this technology. This set will communicate with VCR’s bearing the following logos:

• “DATA LOGIC” (a trademark of Metz Corporation)

• “Easy Link” (a trademark of Philips Corporation)

• “Megalogic” (a trademark of Grundig Corporation)

• “SMARTLINK” (a trademark of Sony Corporation)

Some may support certain features, but not others. Refer to the VCR operating instruction book.

• If Q-Link is inoperative, first confirm that your Scart lead is a full function type. Ask your dealer for further
details.

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STR

F

TV AV

Basic controls

Top panel controls and Remote control

Receiver ON / Stand-by

Store

(see page 24)

Function selection

(see on this page below)

Volume Up (+), Down (-)/

Programme Number Up ( ), Down ( )

Volume adjustment which uses these
buttons is performed after pressing
Function button.

When programme number up ( )/down
( ) buttons on the top panel of the main
part are pressed in stand-by mode, this
set turns on.

TV/AVmode Selection

Press to select TV, AV input
signal modes sequentially.

Press to display programme position, programme
name, channel number, time, MPX mode, Aspect
mode and programme table.

TV/TEXT Selection (see page 36, 37, 38)

Picture Menu (see page 29, 30)

Sound Menu (see page 31, 32)

Setup Menu (see page 16, 17)

Status button

TEXT Favourite Page Selection

(see page 37)

Function selection

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

Volume

Contrast

Brightness

Colour

Sharpness

Notes:

• Tint : Displayed when receiving NTSC signals.

• Tuning menu : Not displayed during AV mode.

Tuning menu

Balance

Treble

Bass

Tint

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On Screen Help button (see page 15)

Press to display an On Screen Help box,
press again to cancel.

Store (see page 18 - 28, 37)
Stores some settings in TUNING
menus and TELETEXT.

Normalization (see page 30, 32)
The N button will recall settings
stored with STR.

Power (Stand-by)

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

Direct TV Record button (see page 11)

Aspect Control (see page 33, 34)

Channel return

DIRECT TV REC

PICTURE

SOUND

SET UP

TV/TEXT

ASPECT

F.P.

CH RETURN

INDEX

TV/AV

HOLD

Switches to previously view to channel.

Sound Mute

Press to mute the sound completely the “ ” 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.

V olume Adjustment

Press to increase or decrease the sound volume level.

Volume

TV/AV Mode Selection

Press to select TV, AV input signal modes sequentially.

Coloured buttons used for Programme edit (see page 20, 21, 22)
Teletext functions (see page 36, 37, 38)
AV Selection

TEXT hold (see page 37)

Basic controls

Note:

• It is also possible to turn this set On from STANDBY
mode by pressing the “Direct Programme Number
Selection” Buttons (0-9) on the Remote Control.

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PROGRAMMEREC

TEXT Index (see page 38)

Direct Programme Number

• Direct Programme Number Selection

You can select the number directly by pressing the “C” button and
corresponding programme number buttons.

Channel Number 8.......

Channel Number 36.....

• Direct Programme Number Selection

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

Programme Number 8 .....

Programme Number 12....

VCR/DVD Control

(see page 35)

C

8

,

3

C

, ,

8

, ,

6

2

1

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Using the On Screen Displays

Many features available on this set can be accessed via the On Screen Display menu system. Use the remote control
as shown below to access and adjust features as desired.

Press to display “Picture menu”
screen.

Picture menu

Contrast
Brightness
Colour
Sharpness
Colour balance
P-NR
Mode

Normal
Off
Dynamic

DIRECT TV REC

PICTURE

SOUND

SET UP

ASPECT

CH RETURN

TV/AV

Press to display “Setup menu”
screen.

Setup menu

AV2 out TV
Teletext TOP
Off timer
Q-Link
Text language
3:2 Pulldown
Tuning menu
OSD language

Off
On
West
Off
Access
Access

Press to display “Sound menu”
screen.

Sound menu

Volume
Bass
Treble
Balance
Headphone volume
MPX
Mode
Ambience

No service
Music
Off

TV/TEXT

F.P.

INDEX

HOLD

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PROGRAMMEREC

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SETUP : Return to tuning menu
TV/AV : To exit

02 99:21 41

AUTO SETUP IN PROGRESS
SEARCHING:PLEASE WAIT

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Using the On Screen Displays

Press to move the cursor up and down on the menu.

Press to access menus, adjust levels or to select from a range of options.

The STR button is used with a number of features to store settings after
adjustments have been made or options have been set.

Tuning menu

Programme edit
Auto setup
Manual tuning
Fine tuning
Colour system
Volume correc.
Decoder (AV2)

OSD language

Deutsch
English

Italiano
ELLHNIKA
cestina

Polski

Norsk
Dansk
Svenska
Magyar
Russkij
Slovensky
Nemacki

Access
Access
Access

Auto

Off

Nederlands
Suomi

Hrvatski
Bulgarian
Slovensko

TV/AV

The TV/AV button is used to exit the menu system and return to the
normal viewing screen.

Programme edit Auto setup Manual turning

Change
Programme

Return

Programme edit

Prog. Chan. Name Lock Sys

1 :

­2 : Off SC1
3 : Off SC1
4 : Off SC1
5 : Off SC1

Delete Add Move

Select
Option

TV/AV

Exit

’STR’ Button Store

Off SC1

TV

->VCR

WARNING

All current tuning
data will be erased

Return

TV/AV

Start Auto Setup

Exit

Return

TV/AV

Manual tuning

02 99:21 41

’STR’ Button Store

Programme
down / up

Serch
down / up

Exit

OSD language allows you to select the language used for On Screen Displays.

Please refer to the On Screen Help

This Help box indicates which buttons on the remote control are
used to navigate the menu shown, see above for descriptions of
button functions.

Note:

• If the On Screen Menu is opened in Zoom mode, the screen will be switched into 16:9 aspect ratio.
The screen will return to Zoom mode after exiting the On Screen Menu.

ON SCREEN HELP
‘Instruction’ box

Return

Programme edit

Prog. Chan. Name Lock Sys

1 :

­2 : Off SC1
3 : Off SC1
4 : Off SC1
5 : Off SC1

Delete Add Move

Change
Programme

Select
Option

TV/AV

Exit

’STR’ Button Store

Off SC1

TV

->VCR

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Setup menu

The setup menu provides access to various advanced features and also to the Tuning menu.

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1 Press to display the setup menu screen.

SET UP

2 Press to select the menu to adjust.

Press to adjust the desired setting.

0

Press

TV/AV

at any time to go back to watching TV.

AV2 out
Teletext TOP
Off timer
Q-Link

AV3

AV4

Text language
3:2 Pulldown
Tuning menu
OSD language

Setup menu

TV

Off
On
West
Off

?

Offers a choice of signals to send to the AV2 Scart
socket. You can choose from the current TV
programme position, the signal entering AV1, AV3,
AV4 or Moniter - the picture displayed on screen.

TV

AV1

Monitor

Teletext

Off timer

Q-Link

Allows you to choose 2 modes. (See page 36)

TOP List

Switches this set off within a preset time which you
can choose from OFF and between 15 to 90 minutes
in 15 minute intervals.

OFF

3015 45

607590

Allows you to enable or disable data communication
between this set and a compatible VCR.
(see page 5, 11)

On Off

Setup menu

AV2 out TV
Teletext TOP
Off timer
Q-Link
Text language
3:2 Pulldown
Tuning menu
OSD language

Off
On
West
Off

Setup menu

AV2 out TV
Teletext TOP
Off timer
Q-Link
Text language
3:2 Pulldown
Tuning menu
OSD language

Off

On
West
Off

Setup menu

AV2 out TV
Teletext TOP
Off timer
Q-Link
Text language
3:2 Pulldown
Tuning menu
OSD language

Off

On

West
Off

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Setup menu

Text language

3:2 Pulldown

Tuning menu

Allows you to choose 3 modes.

WEST

EAST1

EAST2

When on, the display attempts to reproduce a more
natural interpretation of sources such as movie
pictures, which are recorded at 24 frames per second.
If the picture is not stable, turn the setting to off.

Off On

Provides access to many other features including
programme edit and Auto setup. (See page 18)
Not displayed during AV mode.

Setup menu

AV2 out TV
Teletext TOP
Off timer
Q-Link
Text language
3:2 Pulldown
Tuning menu
OSD language

Off
On

West

Off

Setup menu

AV2 out TV
Teletext TOP
Off timer
Q-Link
Text language
3:2 Pulldown
Tuning menu
OSD language

Off
On
West

Off

Setup menu

AV2 out TV
Teletext TOP
Off timer
Q-Link
Text language
3:2 Pulldown
Tuning menu
OSD language

Off
On
West
Off

Access

Volume
correction

OSD language

Colour system

During AV mode, Volume correction is displayed.
Lets you adjust the volume level of individual station.

Use this feature if the volume level varies significantly
between stations. Adjusting one station’s volume to
bring it into line with the other stations means you
can avoid having to adjust the volume each time you
change channels.

Refer to page 15.

Refer to page 27.

Setup menu

AV2 out TV
Teletext TOP
Off timer
Colour system
Volume correc.
Q-Link
Text language
3:2 Pulldown
OSD language

Off
Auto

On
West
Off

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Tuning menu

Tuning menu overview

DIRECT TV REC

ASPECT

CH RETURN

PICTURE

SOUND

SET UP

TV/TEXT

F.P.

INDEX

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0

C

TV/AV

HOLD

SET UP

1 Press

.

2 Move to the Tuning menu option by

using or .

3 Access Tuning menu by using

or .

4 Move to chosen menu option by

using or .

5 Adjust chosen option or access

chosen menu by using or .

TV/AV

Press

at any time to go back to watching TV.

Setup menu

AV2 out TV
Teletext TOP
Off timer
Q-Link
Text language
3:2 Pulldown
Tuning menu
OSD language

Tuning menu

Programme edit
Auto setup
Manual tuning
Fine tuning
Colour system
Volume correc.
Decoder (AV2)

Off
On
West
Off

Access

Access

Auto

Off

Tuning menu

Programme edit
Auto setup
Manual tuning
Fine tuning
Colour system
Volume correc.
Decoder (AV2)

Pressing
setting).

Access in order to customise your programme settings (see page 19).
(eg: adding or deleting a programme position.)

Access
Access
Access

Auto

Allows you to automatically retune this set. Useful if you move house
and wish to retune your set to the local stations (see page 23).

Allows individual programme positions to be tuned manually (see page

24).

Off

Use to make small adjustments to the tuning of an individual station
(useful for example when weather conditions are affecting reception
quality of a program).

Lets you select the correct transmission standard for the transmission
signal being received.

Controls the gain of the received signal, which can differ between
stations.

Lets you change the recording source on DIRECT TV REC (see page

26).

STR

after having adjusted some feature will store the setting as the default (replacing the factory

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Tuning menu

Programme edit

Use this setting when changing setting of receiving channels or changing the channel display.

Turn this set and select the broadcast channel. Follow the steps below to display the Programme edit screen.

Selecting the Programme edit on the Tuning menu.

Access to the Programme edit screen

SET UP

Tuning menu

Programme edit
Auto setup
Manual tuning
Fine tuning
Colour system
Volume correc.
Decoder (AV2)

Programme edit

Prog. Chan. Name Lock Sys

1 :

­2 : Off SC1
3 : Off SC1
4 : Off SC1
5 : Off SC1

Delete Add Move

Return

Access

Auto

Off

TV/AV
’STR’ Button Store

Off SC1

Change
Programme

Select
Option

TV

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1 Press to display the Setup menu

screen.

2 Press to select the Tuning menu.

Press to access the Tuning menu
screen.

3 Press to select the Programme

edit.
Press to access the Programme

edit screen.

Exit

->VCR

Programme edit

1 Press to select the Programme position.

Press to select the Prog., Chan., Name, Lock, Sys.

Note:

• When the cursor enters the Name field, it will move character-by-character
up to five before moving to the next field.

2 The buttons function in accordance with the

position of the cursor: Prog., Chan., Name, Lock
or Sys.

Cursor position

Prog.

Moves the Programme position.

Red, Green, Yellow, and Blue Bars are displayed at the bottom of the screen.
These have the same functions as the Red, Green, Yellow, and Blue buttons on the
remote control. (see next page)

Function of buttons

Return

TV/AV

Programme edit

Prog. Chan. Name Lock Sys

1 :

­2 : Off SC1
3 : Off SC1
4 : Off SC1
5 : Off SC1

Delete Add Move

’STR’ Button Store

Off SC1

Change
Programme

Select
Option

Exit

TV

->VCR

Chan.
Name

Lock

Sys

Sets the number of channels to be displayed.
The characters that can be input are displayed at the bottom of the screen.

Select the characters required and input.
Turns the channel Lock On and Off.

(When receiving a channel while Lock On is selected, the volume will be muted and
the screen be black and display ”Programme is locked”.)

Select from SC3, SC2, SC1 and F.

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Tuning menu

Deleting, Adding and Moving a programme channel

Make sure the cursor is in the Prog. column.
Red, Green, Yellow, and Blue Bars are displayed at the bottom of the screen. These have
the same functions as the Red, Green, Yellow, and Blue buttons on the remote control.

DIRECT TV REC

ASPECT

CH RETURN

PICTURE

SOUND

SET UP

TV/TEXT

F.P.

TV/AV

INDEX HOLD

123

To delete an unwanted programme position

Delete Add Move

Red Green Yellow Blue

TV

->VCR

Return

TV/AV

Programme edit

Prog. Chan. Name Lock Sys

1 :

­2 : Off SC1
3 : Off SC1
4 : Off SC1
5 : Off SC1

Delete Add Move

’STR’ Button Stare

Off SC1

Change
Programme

Select
Option

Exit

TV

->VCR

Ensure that the cursor is in the Prog. Column.

1
2

3

Red

4

Red

TV/AV

5

Choose the programme position.

Press the Red button on remote control.

Press the Red button again to confirm.

If you have finished in the Programme edit menu,
press the TV/AV button to exit.

To add a programme position
1

2

Green

Choose the programme position where the new
programme is to be inserted.

Press the Green button.

Return

TV/AV

Return

’STR’ Button Store

TV/AV
’STR’ Button Store

Programme edit

Prog. Chan. Name Lock Sys

1 : CH41 XYZ Off SC1

-

2 : Off SC1

-

3 : Off SC1

-

4 : Off SC1

-

5 : Off SC1
Delete Add Move

Programme edit

Prog. Chan. Name Lock Sys

1 : CH41 XYZ Off SC1

-

2 : Off SC1

CH44 ZXY

3 : Off SC1

-

4 : Off SC1

-

5 : Off SC1
Delete Add Move

Change
Programme

Select
Option

Exit

TV

->VCR

Change
Programme

Select
Option

Exit

TV

->VCR

3 Press the Green button again to confirm.

Green

4 Press STR to store.

5

STR

TV/AV

If you have finished in the Programme edit menu,
press the TV/AV button to exit.

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To move a programme to another position

Tuning menu

1

2

Yellow

3

Choose the programme position to be moved.

Press the Yellow button on remote control.
Choose new positon.

4 Press the Yellow button again to confirm.

Yellow

TV/AV

5

If you have finished in the Programme edit menu,
press the TV/AV button to exit.

To tune a programme position
1

2

Choose the programme position.

Move to the channel column.

Increse or decrease channel number or use the
‘C’ button for Direct Channel Access (see page 13).

Return

TV/AV

Return

Return

’STR’ Button Store

TV/AV
’STR’ Button Store

TV/AV
’STR’ Button Store

Programme edit

Prog. Chan. Name Lock Sys

1 : CH41 XYZ Off SC1

-

2 : Off SC1

CH44 ZXY

3 : Off SC1

-

4 : Off SC1

-

5 : Off SC1
Delete Add Move

Programme edit

Prog. Chan. Name Lock Sys

1 : CH41 XYZ Off SC1

-

2 : Off SC1

-

3 : Off SC1

-

4 : Off SC1

CH44 ZXY

5 : Off SC1

Delete Add Move

Programme edit

Prog. Chan. Name Lock Sys

1 : CH41 XYZ Off SC1

-

2 : Off SC1

CH44 ZXY

3 : Off SC1

-

4 : Off SC1

-

5 : Off SC1

Change
programme

Select
Option

Exit

TV

->VCR

Change
programme

Select
Option

Exit

->VCR

TV

Change
channel

Select
Option

Exit

STR

3
4 If you have finished in the Programme edit menu,

TV/AV

Press STR to store.

press the TV/AV button to exit.

To rename a programme position
1

2

Continue until renaming is done.

3

STR

4

TV/AV

Choose the programme position.

Move to the Name column.

Choose the new character.

Move to the next character position.

Press STR to store.

5 If you have finished in the Programme edit menu,

press the TV/AV button to exit.

Return

TV/AV

Programme edit

Prog. Chan. Name Lock Sys

1 : CH41 XYZ Off SC1

-

2 : Off SC1

CH44 ZXY

3 : Off SC1

-

4 : Off SC1

-

5 : Off SC1

ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRST

-.

UVXWYZ+

0123456789

’STR’ Button Store

Change
character

Select
Option

Exit

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Tuning menu

To lock a programme position to prevent access

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1

2

Choose the programme position

to be moved.

Move to the lock column.

Choose between lock On or lock

Return

Programme edit

Prog. Chan. Name Lock Sys

1 : CH41 XYZ Off SC1

-

2 : Off SC1

CH44 ZXY

3 : Off SC1

-

4 : Off SC1

-

5 : Off SC1

Off.

STR

3

TV/AV

Press STR to store.

Lock
off / on

Select
Option

TV/AV

Exit

’STR’ Button Store

4 If you have finished in the Programme edit menu,

press the TV/AV button to exit.

Note:

• When a programme position is locked, Direct Channel Access using the ‘C’ and numeric buttons on the remote
control is not available.

To change the TV-system for a programme position
1

2

Choose the programme position.

Move to the Sys column.

Choose the required sound system:

Return

Programme edit

Prog. Chan. Name Lock Sys

1 : CH41 XYZ Off SC1

-

2 : Off SC1

CH44 ZXY

3 : Off SC2

-

4 : Off SC1

-

5 : Off SC1

SC1: PAL B, G, H / SECAM B, G
SC2: PAL I
SC3: PAL D, K / SECAM D, K
F : SECAM L / L’

STR

3

TV/AV

Press STR to store.

Change
TV system

Select
Option

TV/AV

Exit

’STR’ Button Store

4 If you have finished in the Programme edit menu,

press the TV/AV button to exit.

To copy programme information to a VCR

You can copy programme information to a compatible VCR con­nected to AV2 (see page 39 for connection information)

Blue

Press the blue button.
Programme data will now be sent to the VCR. This might take a
few seconds, depending on the number of stations stored. If the
message “Unable to download, check your VCR” appears on the

TV −> VCR DOWNLOAD IN PROGRESS

PLEASE WAIT

Programme : 63

Remote control unavailable

screen, the television is unable to send the programme informa­tion to the VCR. See the VCR instruction book for further informa­tion.

Note:

• If you have a Q-Link VCR, ensure that it is in Stand-by mode. If your VCR is not a Q-Link VCR, please refer to
the VCR instruction book.

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Tuning menu

Auto setup

Automatically scans all TV channels and stores them in memory.

Auto setup automatically retunes your set. This feature is useful, if for example, you move house and wish to retune
your set to receive the local stations.

Display the Tuning menu screen

SET UP

1 Open the setup menu.

2

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Auto setup tuning

Move to Tuning menu.

Access Tuning menu.

Tuning menu

Programme edit
Auto setup
Manual tuning
Fine tuning
Colour system
Volume correc.
Decoder (AV2)

Setup menu

AV2 out TV
Teletext TOP
Off timer
Q-Link
Text language
3:2 Pulldown
Tuning menu
OSD language

WARNING

All current tuning
data will be erased

Access

Auto

Off

Off
On
West
Off

Access

1 Move to Auto setup.

Access Auto setup.

2 Press to confirm start.

Select your country.

3 Press to start Auto setup tuning, then the Searching

screen will be displayed.

When Searching is complete the screen will return
to the Turning menu screen.
The best tuning position is automatically memorized.

Once this operation is completed the TV will display programme position 1.

Return

TV/AV

Country

Return

TV/AV

AUTO SETUP IN PROGRESS
SEARCHING:PLEASE WAIT

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SETUP : Return to tuning menu
TV/AV : To exit

Start Auto Setup

Exit

Select
Country

Start Auto Setup

Exit

Notes:

• If Country or area is set to E. Eu in step 2, the Programme edit screen will appear when Searching is complete.

• If you proceed with the next step all tuning data will be erased (all stations and their programme positions stored
in your set’s memory will be wiped out so the new settings can be stored).

• If an auto setup process is aborted midway, all channels that have been set up to that point will be saved to memory.

4 Press to exit from the Tuning Menu.

TV/AV

This returns the set to the normal viewing condition.

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Tuning menu

STR

F

TV AV

Manual Tuning

Manual tuning of the programme position is available either from the On Screen Display menu or from the side panel
controls.
Turn this set on and select the broadcast channel. Follow the step on the previous page to display the Tuning menu
screen.

(From the On screen Display menu)

It is possible on individual programme position.

Tuning menu

1

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2

3 When the desired station is found,

4 Press to exit from the Tuning Menu.

(Via Top panel)

STR

TV/AV

Press to select the Manual tuning.

Press to access the Manual tuning
screen.

Press to select the desired
Programme Number.

Press to search the higher or lower
channel.

press to store.
The programme position will flash.

This returns the set to the normal
viewing condition.

1 Press

(Top panel) until Tuning mode is reached.

F

2 Press or to access Tuning mode.

Programme edit
Auto setup
Manual tuning
Fine tuning
Colour system
Volume correc.
Decoder (AV2)

Return

Manual tuning

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TV/AV
’STR’ Button Store

Search Start.

Access

Auto

Off

Programme
down / up

Serch
down / up

Exit

3 Press

to move between Change programme, search

TV AV

and TV system.

4 Press or to change programme position or

start search.
When the desired station is found, press

1 2, 4 34

The programme position will flash.

to store.

STR

Repeat above procedure to tune additional programme

Manual tuning

-

, + : Search
TV/AV : Move cursor
STR : Store
F : To exit

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positions.

Press F at any time to exit the Tuning menu.

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 27.

(2) 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 in advance. Further, in multi-system VCR, it is more convenient
to set the designated channel to several programme Numbers.

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Tuning menu

Fine tuning

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.

Tuning menu

Programme edit
Auto setup
Manual tuning
Fine tuning
Colour system
Volume correc.
Decoder (AV2)

Auto

Off

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1 Press to select the Fine tuning.

Press until the clear picture is
received.

2 Press to store the Fine tuning.

STR

This stores the Fine tuning to the
selected Programme Number.

TV/AV

3 Press to exit from the Fine tuning.

This returns the set to the normal
viewing condition.

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 allowing the set to automatically tune to the optimum tuning position, for
that programme Number.

1

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

2 Press to display the Setup menu screen.

SET UP

Proceed to the Tuning menu (refer to page 18).

3 Press to select the Manual tuning.

Press to access to Manual tuning.
Press briefly to tune the best position.

4 Press to store the AFT.

STR

This stores the re-activated AFT.

Tuning menu

Programme edit
Auto setup
Manual tuning
Fine tuning
Colour system
Volume correc.
Decoder (AV2)

Access

Auto

Off

5 Press to exit from the Manual tuning.

TV/AV

This returns the set to the normal viewing condition.

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Tuning menu

Volume correction

Control the gain of the received signal, which can differ between stations.
Lets you adjust the volume level of individual station. Use this feature if the volume level varies significantly
between stations. Adjusting one station’s volume to bring it into line with the other stations means you can avoid
having to adjust the volume each time you change channels.

1 Press to select the Volume correc.

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on tuning menu screen.

2 Press to adjust the Volume

level.

Tuning menu

Programme edit
Auto setup
Manual tuning
Fine tuning
Colour system
Volume correc.
Decoder (AV2)

Auto

Off

STR

3 Press to store.

Decoder (AV2)

If a Q-link compatible VCR is connected to AV2 and is ready to record, the recording source for DIRECT TV REC
will change on selecting the Decoder (AV2) ‘On’ or ‘Off’ using the remote control.

1 Press to select the Decoder (AV2) on tuning menu

screen.

2 Press to select On or Off.

On Off

Tuning menu

Programme edit
Auto setup
Manual tuning
Fine tuning
Colour system
Volume correc.
Decoder (AV2)

Auto

Off

Decoder (AV2) On : VCR records the External Input signal.

Decoder (AV2) Off : VCR records the Programme signal from its own tuner.

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Tuning menu

Colour System Selection (Different region use differing systems)

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

1 Press to select the Colour System.

Tuning menu

Programme edit
Auto setup
Manual tuning

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2 Press to produce the optimum

image.

The Colour system will change as shown.

(When in TV mode)

Fine tuning
Colour system
Volume correc.
Decoder (AV2)

Auto

Off

Auto

M.NTSC

PAL

SECAM

(When in AV mode)

Auto

NTSC

PAL

M.NTSC

SECAM

Note:

• P AL, SECAM and NTSC are different colour signal broadcast transmission systems applicable to differing countries.

• M.NTSC is a trick playback mode used in special VCR to playback NTSC recorded video tapes through PAL

television equipment.

• During RGB input signal in AV1 mode, PAL and SECAM are not available.

3 (When in TV mode)

STR

TV/AV

Press to store the selected Colour System.

Press to exit from the Colour System.
This returns the set to the normal viewing condition.

(When in AV mode)

TV/AV

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

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Tuning your VCR and satellite receiver

Your new set is supplied with programme position ‘0’ set to receive an RF signal from your VCR, although a Scart
connection is preferable if the VCR is so equipped (see page 7, 8 or 39 for suitable inputs to the Scart socket on
this set.)
However, if for some reason your VCR is tuned to a different RF channel then you will not receive any picture or
sound from your VCR on programme position ‘0’ of this set. Either adjust the tuning of this set’s programme
position ‘0’ (follow the instructions below) or adjust the RF channel of your VCR (some VCR’s allow adjustment of
their RF channel via their remote control unit) or both until the Television receives the RF output channel of your
VCR.
It is intended that this advice is used in conjunction with the instruction books for your additional equipment.

Tuning your Receiver to the VCR

Switch on the VCR, insert and play a pre-recorded tape with known content.

SET UP

DIRECT TV REC

PICTURE

ASPECT

CH RETURN

1 Press

2 Move to chosen Tuning menu option by using or .

.

SOUND

SET UP

VCR

CH44

Return

Manual tuning

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VCR

TV/AV

Programme
down / up

Serch
down / up

TV/AV

Exit

’STR’ Button Store

3 Access Tuning menu by using or .

4 Move to chosen Manual tuning by using or .

5 Access Manual tuning by using or .

6 Select programme position ‘0’ VCR by using or .

7 Start searching for the VCR playback of the known content tape by using

or .

When the VCR playback is found, press

TV/AV

Pressing

to exit.

STR

to store.

The tape with known content
is found and displayed.
Pressing

STR

will store the

setting.

Notes:

• If picture patterning occurs on programme position ‘0’ it may be necessary to adjust the RF output channel of the
VCR, refer to the VCR instruction book.

• If a Satellite Receiver and a VCR are going to be used with RF cable connections it is important to avoid both units
being set on the same channel.
Refer to the Satellite Receiver and VCR instruction books for precise tuning information.

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Contrast
Brightness
Colour
Sharpness

P-NR
Mode

Colour balance

Picture menu

Dynamic

Normal
Off

Picture menu

1 Press to display the picture menu screen.

PICTURE

2 Press to select the menu to adjust.

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TV/AV

Adjust the desired level by looking at the picture behind the menu.

3 Press to exit from the Picture menu.

This returns the set to the normal viewing condition.

Contrast, Brightness, Colour, Sharpness, Tint

Y ou can change the level of each Function (Contrast, Brightness, colour,
Sharpness, Tint) for each picture menu according to your personal
preference.

With an NTSC signal source connected to this set, the picture hue can
be adjusted to suit your taste.

Notes:

• When this set is receiving NTSC Signals, Tint is displayed and level adjustment is possible.

• Only Contrast will be displayed during TEXT mode.

Colour balance

Item Effect Function

Contrast Adjust for contrast.

Brightness

Colour Adjusts slightly to a lighter.

Sharpness Displays a sharp image.

Tint Adjusts the picture hue.

Darker

Less

Less

Less

Reddish

Brighter

More

More

More

Greenish

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

AIlows you to set the overall colour tone of the picture.
Press or to switch between modes.

WarmNormalCool

Picture menu

Contrast
Brightness
Colour
Sharpness
Colour balance
P-NR
Mode

Normal

Off
Dynamic

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Picture menu

P-NR

Mode

This Picture Noise Reduction System (P-NR) is
designed to reduce picture noise during poor
quality reception conditions.
The P-NR mode will change as below.

Off

Auto

Normal

Dynamic

Picture menu mode will be memorized for each
TV, AV mode.

Press or to switch between modes

Dynamic Normal

CinemaAuto

Mode Function

Picture menu

Contrast
Brightness
Colour
Sharpness
Colour balance
P-NR
Mode

Picture menu

Contrast
Brightness
Colour
Sharpness
Colour balance
P-NR
Mode

Normal

Off

Dynamic

Normal
Off

Dynamic

Dynamic Displays a bright screen with maximum contrast.

Normal Displays standard image.

Cinema Ideal for movies in the dark room.

Auto

Automatically selects the mode that best suits the brightness of
the environment.

Notes:

• Auto is available only for SD (Standard Definition) type Plasma Displays (TH-42PW5E, TH-37PW5E and those
that will be sold hereafter).

• Auto is not available only for HD (High Definition) type Plasma Displays (TH-50PHW5E, TH-42PHW5E and those
that will be sold hereafter).

Helpful Hint (NNormalization)

The ‘N’ button has no effect if it is pressed when menu is displayed on the screen.
If the ‘N’ button is pressed when no menu is displayed on the screen, the user-preset original settings will be restored (this is not the
factory default settings).

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Sound menu

SOUND

1 Press to display the sound menu screen.

2 Press to select the menu to adjust.

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N

?

TV/AV

Press

Adjust the desired level by listening to the sound.

at any time to go back to watching TV.

Some features are only available with the Ambience feature switched off.

Volume, Bass, Treble, Balance, Headphone Volume

Item Effect Function

Volume Adjusts output volume.

Bass Adjusts lower deeper sounds.

Less

Less

More

More

Sound menu

Volume
Bass
Treble
Balance
Headphone volume
MPX No service
Mode Music
Ambience Off

Treble Adjusts higher sharper sounds.

Balance

Headphone volume

MPX

Less

Left SP

Less

More

Right SP

More

Adjusts the sound level difference between left and right
speakers.

Adjusts Headphone volume.

Usually set to stereo to provide the best
reproduction, but if reception deteriorates or if
the service is not available then switch to Mono.
Mono (M1) and (M2) can also be selected if a
mono signal is being transmitted.

Not displayed during AV mode.

Audio Signal Receiving Mode Indications

DUAL M1 / M2 M1, M2

STEREO STEREO / MONO Stereo, Mono

Sound menu

Volume
Bass
Treble
Balance
Headphone volume
MPX No service
Mode Music
Ambience Off

No service

MONO MONO No service

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Sound menu

Mode

Ambience

Sound quality can be improved when watching
music or speech by selecting the appropriate
mode Music or Speech.

Press or to select Mode.

Music Speech

To enjoy a concert hall effect, turn Ambience to on.
Press or to swich between ON and OFF.

Sound menu

Volume
Bass
Treble
Balance
Headphone volume
MPX No service
Mode
Ambience Off

Sound menu

Volume
Bass
Treble
Balance
Headphone volume
MPX No service
Mode Music
Ambience Off

No service

Music

On

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

Helpful Hint (NNormalization)

The ‘N’ button has no effect if it is pressed when menu is displayed on the screen.
If the ‘N’ button is pressed when no menu is displayed on the screen, the user-preset original settings will be restored (this is not the
factory default settings).

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Aspect Controls

Press the ASPECT
Zoom2 and Zoom3

Notes:

• If you leave Aspect set to Panasonic Auto, this set software determines the best ratio for each programme
viewed.In order not to disrupt your viewing, no mode information is displayed while this is happening.
Simply press the ASPECT button to display mode information in the top left of the screen.

• The screen modes (16:9/Just/4:3/Zoom1/Zoom2/Zoom3) are selectable manually.

• During Aspect change, the displayed picture will momentarily disappear. This is not a malfunction.

The on screen selector buttons (corresponding to the two coloured buttons on the remote control) will appear for
some Aspect functions and disappear after a few seconds, if you’d like to select an operation when the buttons are
not shown, press the ASPECT

‘WIDE’ appears in the top left of the screen if a widescreen identification signal (WSS) is found or a signal is found
through a Scart socket.
Panasonic Auto switches to the appropriate 16:9 or 14:9 widescreen ratio.
‘Panasonic Auto’ appears in the top left of the screen if black stripes above and below the picture are detected.
Panasonic Auto chooses the best ratio and expands the picture to fill the screen. This process can take several
minutes, depending how dark the picture is.

ASPECT

to move through the seven aspect options: Panasonic Auto,

.

ASPECT

button once more and the buttons will reappear.

16:9, Just, 4:3, Zoom1,

Panasonic Auto

Panasonic Auto determines the best aspect ratio to use to display the

picture you are viewing. It does this using a four step process to determine
if the picture being viewed is a widescreen picture.

WIDE

If Panasonic Auto detects a widescreen signal it switches into the
appropriate 16:9 or letter box 14:9 mode. The Panorama (Just) mode is
selected if a signal with wide aspect ratio is not present (the screen cannot
be switched from Panorama mode into 4:3 mode).

The text shown on the screen indicates how Panasonic Auto determined
which ratio to use:

When in Panasonic Auto mode, if a Letter box signal is input and there is no
Aspect information, the picture is automatically adjusted to Just, Zoom1 or
Zoom3.

Panasonic Auto

‘WIDE’ appears in the top left
of the screen, Panasonic Auto
switches to the appropriate
16:9 or 14:9 widescreen ratio.

Panasonic Auto

Panasonic Auto

‘Panasonic Auto’ appears in the
top left of the screen. The best
ratio is chosen and the picture
expanded to fill the screen.

Notes:

• If, in Panasonic Auto mode, you experience problems with the screen display size when playing back widescreen
format recordings from your VCR then it is possible that the tracking control your VCR requires adjustment (your
VCR instruction book will contain adjustment details).

• The widescreen aspect ratios of different films and programmes can vary. If these are wider than a standard 16:9
aspect picture then a black band may be visible at the top and bottom of the screen.

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Aspect Controls

16:9

16:9 will display the picture at its maximum size but with slight stretching.

16 : 9

<< >>

16 : 9

Just

Just mode will display a 4:3 picture at maximum size but with aspect correction applied to the centre of the screen
so that elongation is only apparent at the left and right edges of the screen. The size of the picture will depend on
the original signal.

JUST

<< >>

Just

4:3

4:3 will display a 4:3 picture at its standard 4:3 size without any stretching. Gray stripes will be visible down the left
and right sides of the picture.

4 : 3

<< >>

4 : 3

Zoom1, Zoom2, Zoom3

Zoom mode magnifies the central section of the picture.

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Zoom1 Zoom2 Zoom3

<< >> << >> << >>

Zoom1

Zoom2

Zoom3

Advanced Remote Control Operation

VCR / DVD Operation

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

DIRECT TV REC

PICTURE

SOUND

SET UP

TV/TEXT

ASPECT

F.P.

CH RETURN

INDEX

123

TV/AV

HOLD

1

2

3

4

5

Button

Standby

Press to switch the VCR or DVD to standby mode.
Press again to switch back on.

VCR / DVD switch

Use this switch to select whether controls operate
DVD equipment or your VCR.

Play

Press to playback the tape or DVD.

Stop

Press to stop the tape or DVD.

Skip / Fast Forward / Cue

VCR: Press to fast forward the tape. In Play mode,

press to view the picture rapidly forward (Cue).

DVD: Press once to skip to the next track.

Function

456

Skip / Rewind / Review

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VCR

0

6

7

STR HELP

6

N

4
1

2

DVD VCR

?

PROGRAMMEREC

7
5

PROGRAMME

8

3

REC

9

8

VCR: Press to rewind the tape. In Play mode, press

to view the picture rapidly in reverse (Review).

DVD: Press once to skip to the previous track.

Pause / Still

Press in playback mode, the picture will pause.
Press again to restart play.

Programme Up / Down

Press to increase or decrease the VCR programme
position by one.

Record

Press this button to start recording.

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Advanced Remote Control Operation

TELETEXT

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

DIRECT TV REC

ASPECT

CH RETURN

PICTURE

SOUND

· Pressing the Picture button whilst in Teletext operation will display the contrast
function with a cyan bar, press or to alter the setting as required.

· Pressing the Setup button whilst in Teletext operation will display special function
options at the bottom of the screen.

SET UP

TV/TEXT

F.P.

INDEX

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STR HELP

N

TV/TEXT

?

TV/AV

HOLD

· When in Teletext mode, the volume may still be altered to the desired listening level
after pressing SOUND or MUTE button.

What is List mode?

In List mode, four differently coloured page numbers are situated at the bottom of the
screen. Each of these numbers can be altered and stored in this set’s memory.

What is Top?

In Top mode, four differently coloured subjects are situated at the bottom of the display .
To access more information about one of these subjects, press the appropriately
coloured button. This facility enables fast access to information on the subjects shown.

Note:

• When watching TV in 4:3 or zoom mode, pressing TV/TEXT button will display
teletext page momentarily in that aspect before switching to normal teletext
picture size.

TV / Teletext mode

TV/TEXT

Press

to switch between the current programme and teletext mode.

SET UP

SET UP

Red

Green Yellow

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Green

Red

Blue

Page Selection

Pages can be selected in two ways:
a. Press or to increase or decrease the page number by one.
b. By entering the page number, using 0 -9 on the remote control.

FulI / Top / Bottom

SET UP

Press

to display special functions, followed by the Green button.

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

Reveal

SET UP

Press

to display special functions, followed by the Red button to reveal

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

Red / Green / Yellow / Blue buttons

In Top mode they correspond to the differently coloured subjects.
In List mode they correspond to the differently coloured page numbers.

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Advanced Remote Control Operation

It is not possible to change the programme position when in News flash, Update or Sub Coded Page Access operation.

List Store

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Blue

Red

HOLD

VCR

0

Green Yellow

STR

STR

F.P.

In List mode the four page numbers can be altered (programme positions 1 - 25 only).

Blue

To do this, press one of the four coloured buttons and enter the new page number.
Press and hold

STR

, the page number will change to white indicating that the

page is stored.

Hold

HOLD

Press

to hold the Teletext page when viewing multi-page information.

Press again to return to automatic page update.

Favourite Page (F.P.)

Stores a favourite page in memory for instant recall. To store such a page, this
set must be in List mode, and the programme position must be from 1 - 25.
Press the Blue button, select the page number, then press and hold

STR

.
The page number is now stored.
Press

F.P.

to recall this page.

SET UP

Yellow

Update Display

SET UP

Press

to display special functions, followed by the Yellow button to view
the TV picture whilst searching for a Teletext page.
When found, the screen will display the page number at the top left.
Press the Yellow button to view the page.

TV/TEXT

Press

News Flash

When a news flash page has been selected, press

to return to normal TV operation.

SET UP

, Yellow, to view the TV
picture. When an update is received, the page number will be displayed on
screen.
Press the Yellow button to display the News Flash.

TV/TEXT

Press

to return to normal TV operation.

Update

SET UP

Press

, Yellow to see the update of information on certain pages.
When an update is received, the page number will be displayed at the top left
of the screen.
Press the Yellow button to view the page.

TV/TEXT

Press

to return to normal TV operation.

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Advanced Remote Control Operation

Index
When in Top operation

INDEX

SET UP

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0

Blue

INDEX

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.

Sub Coded Page Access
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.

Yellow

SET UP

Press

followed by the Blue button; T∗∗∗∗ will be displayed at the top right
of the screen.

Enter desired sub page number before the T∗∗∗∗ disappears. To select page 6
enter 0, 0, 0 and 6.
(If in List mode, a ‘T’ will appear in the current box at the bottom).

Press the Yellow button to view a normal TV programme.
(Press

SET UP

, Yellow in List mode).

When the page is available, press the Yellow button to view the page.
To clear the page perform one of the following:

• Press

SET UP

.

• Select a new page number.

• Press

TV/TEXT

to return to normal TV operation.

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Connections

How to connect the Input/Output terminals

Connects VCRs and other peripheral equipment

AV1 AV2 AV4

RGB
VIDEO

Input/Output from
AV1 Scart Socket

Scart cable

VIDEO
S-VIDEO

Input/Output
from A V2
Scart Socket
Q-Link data

Scart cable

RGB VIDEO

S-VIDEO

Input/Output
from A V4
Scart Socket

Scart cable

PRPBYL

R

AUDIO

VIDEO

AV4C

AUDIO OUT

RL

Input A V4
Component
signal pin
type

DISPLAY OUT

PRP

B

RL

AUDIO

Y

VIDEO

AV4C

Audio cable

VCR
DVD PLAYER

VCR/S-VHS VCR
Q-LINK COMPATIBLE VCR
DVD PLAYER

VCR/S-VHS VCR
DVD PLAYER

PRP

B

YRL

DVD PLAYER
Satellite Receiver

Notes:

• Additional equipment and cables shown are not supplied with this set.

• When a monaural VCR is used, connect the monaural audio cable to the AUDIO-L (Left) terminal.

• Do not connect a computer with TTL output (5V) to this set.

• The AV2 21 pin socket can also be used as an output to Audio/Video equipment. (see page 7)

• Select the desired VIDEO input position by pushing the TV/AV button. (see page 12, 13)

• For Scart socket wiring information see page 42.

• When cables are connected to the Component input terminals, the AV4 Scart terminal is automatically switched

to Component signal input. If it is required to use AV4 as a Scart terminal, remove the cables from the Component
terminals.

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Connections

How to connect the AUDIO OUT terminals

AUDIO IN

L

R

AUDIO

VIDEO

AV4C

L

R

DISPLAY OUT

R

AUDIO OUT

Amplifier to speaker system

AV4

RGB VIDEO

S-VIDEO

PR PB YL

RL

Notes:

• The AUDIO OUT terminal provides a fixed level output only.
(The menu settings and remote control volume controls have no effect.)

• Additional equipment and cables shown are not supplied with this set.

How to connect the Headphones / Earphones /AV3 terminals

Connect headphones / earphones, and AV3 terminals as follows.

S-V

VLR

AV3

S-V V L R

3.5 mm
stereo plug

(Optional)

(Not supplied)

S-VIDEO Cable

AUDIO

VIDEO

A video camera uses the AV3
terminal on the front of this set.

Video Camera

Connect the S-VIDEO or VIDEO terminal

Notes:

• The volume level of the headphones can be adjusted by selecting “Headphone Volume” from the Sound menu.

• Additional equipment and cables shown are not supplied with this set.

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Troubleshooting

If there is a problem with your set please refer to the table below to determine the symptoms, then carry out the
suggested check. If this does not solve the problem, please contact your local Panasonic dealer, quoting the model
number and serial number (both found on the rear of this set).

Symptoms

Picture Sound

Snowy Picture

Multiple Image

Interference

Normal Picture

No Picture

No Colour

Noisy Sound

Normal Sound

Noisy Sound

No Sound

No Sound

Normal Sound

Checks

Aerial location, direction or connection

Aerial location, direction or connection

Electrical appliances
Cars/Motorcycles
Fluorescent lights

Volume level
Sound mute switched on

This set to AV mode
Not plugged into A.C. outlet
Not switched on
Picture / Sound controls set at minimum levels
Check if in stand-by mode

Colour Controls set at minimum levels

Poor or Distorted
Picture

Normal Picture

Weak or
No Sound

Weak or
distorted sound

Retune Channel (s)

Sound reception may have deteriorated.
Switch MPX setting (Sound menu) to Off until reception
improves.

Notes:

• External surfaces of the unit may become hot during operation. But this is completely normal.

• See label on the base of this equipment for ratings and other information.

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For your Guidance

Service

Before requesting service, please refer to the
troubleshooting guide on previous page to determine the
symptoms. To obtain service please contact your local
Panasonic dealer quoting the model number and serial
number (both are located at the rear of this set).

Sleep Feature

If the set is not switched off when the TV station stops
transmitting, it will automatically go to standby mode after
30 minutes, This function wil not operate when this set is
in A V mode.

Pin Assignment

Last position Memory

Certain functions have a last position memory, i.e. the
setting at the time of switch - off will be the setting used
when this set is switched on again:
Programme
Headphone volume
AV position
Volume
MPX
Bass
Treble
Balance
Status
Teletext mode
Decoder(AV2)
Q-Link
Text language
3:2 Pulldown

OSD language
Tint
(M.NTSC/NTSC only)
Contrast
Sharpness
Aspect
Standby
Brightness
Colour
Colour balance
P-NR
Volume correc.
(in AV mode only)
Mode of Sound
Mode of Picture

Scart and S-VIDEO socket information

AV1 Scart socket (RGB, VIDEO)

Socket Earth
CVBS out (video)
CVBS earth
Red in
Red earth
Green in
Green earth
Blue in
Blue earth
Audio out (L)
Audio out (R)

Chrominance earth

21
19
17
15
13
11

9
7
5
3
1

Suitable inputs for AV1 include
RGB (Red / Green / Blue).

CVBS in (video)

20

RGB status earth

18

Status RGB

16

Earth

14

- -

12

- -

10

Status CVBS

8

Audio in (L)

6

Audio earth

4

Audio in (R)

2

AV3 S-VIDEO 4 pin socket

Chrominance in

Luminance in

Luminance earth

AV2 Scart socket (S-VIDEO, Q-Link)

Socket Earth
CVBS out (video)
CVBS earth
S.C. - in
Earth

- ­Earth

- ­Earth
Audio out (L)
Audio out (R)

21
19
17
15
13
11

9
7
5
3
1

AV2 - Pins 15 and 20 are dependent
on AV2 S-VHS / VIDEO switching.

CVBS in (video)

20

Earth

18

- -

16

Earth

14

- -

12

Q-Link data

10

Status CVBS

8

Audio in (L)

6

Audio earth

4

Audio in (R)

2

AV4 Scart socket (RGB, S-VIDEO)

Socket Earth
CVBS out (video)
CVBS earth
S-C/Red in
Earth (video)
Green in
Earth (video)
Blue in
Blue earth
Audio out (L)
Audio out (R)

21
19
17
15
13

11

9
7
5
3
1

Suitable inputs for AV4 include
RGB (Red / Green / Blue).
AV4 - Pins 15 and 20 are dependent
on AV4 S-VHS / VIDEO switching.

Y/Video in

20

Earth (video)

18

Status RGB

16

Earth (video)

14

- -

12

- -

10

Status CVBS

8

Audio in (L)

6

Audio earth

4

Audio in (R)

2

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Specifications

Power Source
Power Consumption

Average
Stand-by
Power-OFF

Receiving Systems/
Band name

OUTPUT

DISPLAY OUT
AUDIO OUT

220 V - 240 V 50 Hz / 60 Hz A.C.

24 W
3 W
0 W

PAL B, G, H, SECAM B, G SECAM L / L’

VHF E2 - E12 VHF H1 - H2 (ITALY)
VHF A - H (ITALY) UHF E21 - E69
CATV (S01 - S05) CATV S1-S10 (M1 - M10)
CATV S11 - S20 (U1 - U10) CATV S21 - S41 (Hyperband)

PAL D, K, SECAM D, K

VHF R1- R2 VHF R3 - R5
VHF R6 - R12 UHF E21 - E69

PAL 525/60 Playback of NTSC tape from some PAL video recorders (VCR)
M.NTSC Playback from M.NTSC Videorecorders (VCR)
NTSC Playback from NTSC Videorecorders (VCR)

(AV INPUT ONLY)

D-SUB 26-pin
AUDIO L-R (Pin Jack Type × 2) 0.5 Vrms

INPUT

AV3-Front

AV4C-Rear

INPUT/OUTPUT

AV1-Rear
AV2-Rear
AV4-Rear

ANT-Rear
Operating Conditions

××

Dimensions ( W

× H

××

××

× D )

××

Mass (Weight)

VIDEO (Pin Jack Type) 1.0 Vp-p (75 Ω)
S-VIDEO (MINI DIN 4-pin)
AUDIO L-R (Pin Jack Type × 2) 0.5 Vrms
Y 1.0 Vp-p (including synchronization)
PB/PR ±0.35 Vp-p
AUDIO L-R (Pin Jack Type × 2) 0.5 Vrms

21 Pin socket (Audio/Video in, TV out, RGB in)
21 Pin socket (Audio/Video in, Audio/Video out, S-Video in, Q-Link)
21 Pin socket (Audio/Video in, TV out, S-Video in, RGB in)

UHF / VHF
Temperature : 34 °F - 104 °F (0 ° – 40 °C)

Humidity : 20 % - 80 % RH (non-condensing)
430 mm × 52 mm × 307 mm

3.5

Y:1.0 Vp-p (75 Ω) C:0.286 Vp-p (75 Ω)

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 rear panel. 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 TU-PT600E Serial Number

Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.

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

Printed in Japan

SS0502S1072 (MS)

(Recycled paper)