Panasonic TX-14GV2 User Manual

T X --- 1 4 G V 2

Colour TV---Video

Combination

(U.K. Standard)

Operating Instructions

TQB8E3833

WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS

This TV---Video is designed to operate on 220--240V, 50Hz A.C.

To prevent damage which might result in electric shock or fire, do not expose this TV ---Video to rain or excessive moisture.This TV must not be exposed to dripping or splashing water and objects filled with liquid, such as vases, must not be placed on top of or above the TV.

WARNING : HIGH VOLTAGE !!!

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

Avoid exposing the TV---Video to direct sunlight and other sources of heat.

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

FOR YOUR SAFETY PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING TEXT CAREFULLY

This appliance is supplied with a fitted three pin mains plug for your safety and convenience. A 5 amp fuse is fitted in this plug. If the fuse is replaced then the replacement fuse must be 5 amp rated and should be approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362.

CABINET AND PICTURE TUBE CARE

Remove the mains plug from the wall socket. The cabinet and picture tube can be cleaned with a soft cloth moistened with mild detergent and water. Do not use solutions containing benzol or petroleum. TVs can produce static electricity, care must be taken whenever touching the TV screen.

Adequate ventilation is essential to prevent failure of electrical components, we recommend that a gap of at least 5cm is left all around this television receiver even when it is placed inside a cabinet or between shelves.

Playback and recording of S---VHS type tapes is not possible on this unit.

To prevent fire,never placeany typeof candleor nakedflame on top of, or near the TV set.

Check for the ASTA mark

If thefittedplug has aremovable fuse coveryoumust ensure thatitis refitted when thefuse is replaced. If you lose the fuse cover the plug must not be used until a replacement cover is obtained. Replacementfuse coverscan be purchased through yourlocal Panasonic dealer.

The plug fitted to this appliance incorporates a mains filter circuit. If this is removed or replaced with a non--filtered plug this television will no longer meet the European standards for Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC). If thefitted plug is unsuitable for the socket outlet in your home an appropriate adapter should be used.

Nonetheless,if thefitted plug is replaced, thefuse shouldbe taken out and thecut--off plug disposed of safely. There is danger of severe electrical shock if the cutoff plug is inserted into any 13 amp. socket.

If a new plug is to be fitted please observe the wiring code as shown below. If in any doubt please consult a qualified electrician.

How to replace the fuse (for plug type shown in example 1)

Lift out the removable fuse compartment with a screwdriver and replace the fuse, then refit

securely into the mains plug (See example 1).

How to replace the fuse (for plug type shown in example 2)

Lift open the fuse compartment,in the mains plug,with a screwdriver, and replace the fuse, then press the fuse cover down securely. (See example 2).

IMPORTANT:--

As thecolours of the wiresin the mains lead ofthis appliancemay not correspond to the markings identifying the terminalsin your plug, proceed as follows :

1. The BLUE

2. The BROWN

The wires in the mains lead of this appliance are coloured in accordance with the following code :

ASA

or the BSI mark on the body of the fuse.

BLUE : NEUTRAL BROWN : LIVE

wire must be connected to the terminal marked ‘N’ or coloured black.

wire must be connected to the terminal marked ‘L’ or coloured red.

Example 1.

Example 2.

IMPORTANT NOTE

marked with the letter ‘E’ or the earth symbol.

In the manufacture of all its products, Panasonic places a high priority on the environment. Where possible, components are designed to be recycled, and as a safety precaution flame retardant materials are used wherever appropriate.

: Under no circumstancesshould either ofthese wires beconnected to theEarth terminal ofthe three pin plug,

WELCOME

Dear Panasonic Customer, Welcome to the Panasonic family of customers. We hope that you have many years of enjoyment from your newcolourTV---Video combination. Thisis a veryadvanced unit;however,the Quick StartGuide will allowyou to use the TV---Video as quicklyas possible.You can then readthe instructions completelyand retain themfor future reference.

CONTENTS

Page Page

Accessories 4.....................................

Inserting the remote control batteries 4..............

Basic controls 5...................................

Quick start guide 6................................

On screen displays 10.............................

Main Menu

Picture adjustments 11............................

TV setup menu

Aspect 12.......................................

Off timer 13.....................................

On / Off timer 14.................................

Tuning menu --- overview 15.......................

Programme edit 16.........................

Delete a programme position 17..........

Swap two programme positions 17........

Name a programme position 18...........

Lock a programme channel 18............

Auto setup 19.............................

VCR setup menu

Auto repeat 24...................................

VCR Child lock 24................................

Record Speed 24................................

Clock --- date and time 25.........................

VCR operation --- basic controls 26..................

VCR indicators 27.................................

Recording

Manual recording 28..............................

One touch recording (OTR) 28.....................

Timer programme recording (manual entry) 29.......

VIDEO Plus+Rrecording 31.......................

Daily / weekly recordings 32.......................

Programme Delivery Control (PDC) 33...............

Index 34.......................................

Teletext operation 35...............................

Connections

Front AV inputs and headphone socket 37...........

Rear AV input (SCART socket) 37...................

Manual tuning 20..........................

Manual tuning (front panel controls) 21........

Shipping condition 22......................

Owner ID 23..............................

Recording system.

VIDEO Plus+Rand PlusCodeRare trademarks of Gemstar Development Corporation. The VIDEO Plus+ system is manufactured under licence from Gemstar Development Corporation.

Troubleshooting 38................................

Specifications 39..................................

ACCESSORIES

Check that you have the accessories and items shown

Operating Instruction book TQB8E3833

TX-- 14GV2

Batteries for the Remote Control Transmitter. (2 x R6 (UM3) size)

Indoor antenna

CRT Guarantee

Guarantee

Remote Control Transmitter EUR51941

INSERTING THE REMOTE CONTROL BATTERIES

1 2 3

Slide off the battery cover Insert batteries--note correct polarity

(+ and--)

Notes:

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. Do not use rechargeable (Ni--Cad) batteries.

Replace the cover

BASIC CONTROLS : FRONT PANEL AND REMOTE CONTROL

Headphone socket (see page 37)

RCA Audio/Video sockets (see page 37)

Increas es or decr eases the pro gramme position by one. When a function is already displayed, press to increase or decrease the selected function. When in Sta nd b y mode, switches TV---Video On.

Status button

Press to display programm e position,

programme name, channel number

and VCR status. If teletext is being

received, time and station name are

also shown. Press again to hide.

Standby On/Off switch.

Switches TV On or Off standby.

TV/AV switch (see page 37)

VCR mode indicators

F (Function select) Displays the On Screen Display functions, use repeatedly to select from the available functions.

VCR transport controls (see page 26)

Sound mut e On/Off

Switch between viewing TV or AV input (see page 37)

Standby

Mains power switch. Switches TV On or Off

Programme / channel change buttons (0---9) and T eletext page buttons. When in Standby mode, swi tches TV on.

Direct channel access

During norma l TV v iewing or when

in the Tuning or Manual tuning

menus, press and then enter

channel number using the numeric

buttons

Programme position for selection of

two digit progra m m es (10 ---70) using

numeric butt ons

Teletext buttons (see page 35)

STR (Norm a lisa t ion store)

Press to store current settings

Menu control keys (see page 10)

Up / down b ut t ons used t o make selections and adjustments

Volume increase / d ecrease

Teletext buttons (see page 35)

Multi function buttons

VCR transport controls (see page 26)

The N button will recall settings stored with STR

VIDEO Plus

+ button (see page 31)

VCR functions (see page 26)

QUICK START GUIDE

Connection and setting up options

1. If connecting the TV---Video using an RF cable only, proceed to option 1.

2. If connecting the TV---Video to an external VCR using Scart and RF cables, proceed to option 2.

3. If connecting the TV---Video to an external VCR and a Satellite Receiver, proceed to option 3 on page 7.

Option 1. Connection of TV---Video using an RF cable only

RF Connection

Connect the RF cable into the TV---Video Aerial socket ( ).

Mains

Socket

Aerial Input

socket

Option 2. Connection of TV---Video and external VCR using Scart and RF cables

Scart Connections

An external VCR can alsobe connected to the TV---Video using a Scart cable if you are using a Scart equipped VCR.

RF Connection

ConnecttheRF cable to theAerialIn socket of theexternalVCR and anRF cable from theexternalVCR AerialOut socket

to the TV---Video aerial socket ( ).

TV --- Video

Mains

Aerial Input

socket

Socket

Scart socket

Mains

Socket

External VCR

AV1

Scart socket

Aerial

Input

socket

Aerial

Output

socket

QUICK START GUIDE

Option 3. Connection of TV ---Video, VCR and Satellite Receiver using Scart and RF cables

Scart Connections

Connect a Scart cable from the VCR Scart socket of the Satellite Receiver to the AV2 socket of the external VCR.

Connect a Scart cable from the AV1 socket of the external VCR to the AV Scart socket of the TV---Video.

RF Connections

Connect an RF cable to the Aerial In socket of the Satellite Receiver.

Connect an RF cable from the RF Out socket of the Satellite Receiver to the RF In socket of the VCR.

Connect an RF cable from the RF Out socket of the VCR to the TV---Video Aerial In socket (

TV --- Video

Mains

Socket

Aerial

Input

socket

Mains

Socket

Scart socket

External VCR

Mains

Socket

AV1

Scart socket

AV2

Scart socket

SATELLITE RECEIVER

VCR Scart

socket

Aerial Output socket

Aerial

Input socket

Aerial

Input

socket

Aerial

Output

socket

Notes :

Additional equipment and cables are not supplied. Further details of Audio/ Video connections can be found on page 37.

QUICK START GUIDE

QuickStart Guide

Mains

Socket

Plug the TV---Video into a mains socket and switch On.

Note:

When connected to thewalloutlet,with the mainssocket switched on, the orange mains indicator will illuminate.

Programmes will appear immediately if your dealer has programmed the TV for you. If the TV has not been programmed for you then

setup

will begin. TV stations will be located, sorted into

order and stored ready for use.

Auto

Owner ID

As an added feature, this TV---Video has the option of adding a security code (Owner ID) and personal details into its memory, so that in the unfortunate event of theft it will help the Police to trace the owner.

Enter required 4 digit Owner ID

PIN NUMBER

(using 0 to 9 on the remote control).

QUICK START GUIDE

Enter

NAME, HOUSE NUMBER

using the menu control buttons.

If a 4 digit above, you will be taken automatically to the

NAME

and

PIN NUMBER

line.

POSTCODE

was entered

For further information on Owner ID, see page 23.

STR

If not, move to the

NAME

line.

Change character.

Select character position.

Repeat above until

NUMBER

and

POSTCODE

NAME, HOUSE

Press STR to store the details.

Press

STR

again, when you are asked

“Are you sure ?”

are entered.

A space is provided on page 23 to write down the

The sorted programme order depends upon the TV signal, the broadcasting system, and reception conditions.

PIN NUMBER

for future reference

If the order is not to your preference it can be rearranged. Refer to the Programme edit menu--see pages 16 to 18 for details.

Prog. Position All channels No CH5 No CH5 / S4C No CH4 / CH5 No S4C No CH4 / S4C No CH4 / S4C / CH5

1 BBC1 BBC1 BBC1 BBC1 BBC1 BBC1 BBC1 2 BBC2 BBC2 BBC2 BBC2 BBC2 BBC2 BBC2 3 ITV ITV ITV ITV ITV ITV ITV 4 CH4 CH4 CH4 S4C CH4 CH5 SAT 5 S4C S4C SAT SAT CH5 SA T 6 CH5 SA T 7 SAT

Note :

The next available channel will appear, if no other stations are available then the Programme position will remain unused.

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SAT

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ON SCREEN DISPLAYS

This TV--Video has a comprehensive system of On Screen Display menus to

access adjustments and options

Picture adjustments See page 11

See page 13

Direct access to

Colour

See pages 29 and 30

and

Direct access to See page 12

Direct access to See page 13

Contrast,Brightness

Sharpness

Aspect

Off timer

functions

function.

Press the located under the remote control flap, to open the menu system.

Use the direction buttons to move through the menus, select functions and make adjustments.

Some functions use the STR button.

button,

STR

See page 24

See page 14

See page 15

See page 25

See pages 16, 17 and 18

See pages 19

See pages 20 and 21

See pages 22

Direct access to Direct access to Direct access to See page 24

Auto repeat VCR Child lock Record Speed

function

See page 23

MAIN MENU --- PICTURE ADJUSTMENTS

Open the Main Menu

Move to your choice

Increase or decrease levels or set options

Press the MENU button to exit the menu system

Contrast

Brightness

The Contrast, Brightness, Colour and Sharpnesslevelscan be adjustedtosuit your own preferences.

Colour

Sharpness

The Tint adjustment will only appear as

Tint

a menuitem if you have anNTSC signal sourceconnected tothe TV---Video and will allow adjustment of the hue.

TV SETUP --- ASPECT

Aspect allows you to view widescreen programme material with the correct aspect ratio (16:9)

Open the Main Menu

Move to TV setup

Access TV setup

Move to Aspect

Select appropriate aspect ratio for the programme material being viewed.

Select 4:3 for a standard picture or 16:9 for a widescreen picture.

Press the EXIT button to exit

EXIT

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