Panasonic TX-29E25D User Manual
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TX---29E25D
Colour Television
Operating Instructions
English
TQB0E0064eng---M
this is an unapproved issue --- for information only
WELCOME
Dear Panasonic Customer,
Welcome to the Panasonic family of customers. We hope that you have many years of
enjoyment from your new colour television. This is a very advanced television;
however, the Quick Start Guide will allow you to use the TV as quickly as possible. You
can then read the instructions completely and retain them for future reference.
CONTENTS
Warnings and Precautions 3...........
Accessories 4........................
Quick Start Guide 5...................
Basic Controls 8......................
Menu Structure 9.....................
Using the On Screen Displays 10......
Aspect Controls 11...................
Hold Control 12.......................
Main Menu 13........................
Picture Menu 14......................
Sound Menu 15.......................
Setup Menu 16.......................
Tuning Menu 17......................
Tuning Menu -- Programme edit 18.....
Tuning Menu -- Auto setup 22..........
Tuning Menu -- Manual tuning 23.......
OSD Language 25....................
Q-- Link 26............................
VCR/DVD/ROperation 28.............
Te l e te x t O per a t io n 29.................
Audio / Video (AV) Connections 31.....
AV Select and Setup 31...............
Front sockets 31.....................
Rear sockets 32......................
Scart and S-- Video socket
information 33.......................
Tro u blesho oting 34...................
For your guidance 35.................
Specifications 35.....................
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WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS
D This TV set is designed to operate on 220 --
240V, 50Hz A.C.
D To prevent damage which might result in
electric shock or fire, do not expose this TV
set 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.
H 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.
D Avoid exposing the TV set to direct sunlight
and other sources of heat. To prevent fire,
never placeany type of candle or naked flame
on top of, or near the TV set.
D Ensure that the mains plug is easily
accessible.
D The On/Off switch on this model does not fully
disconnect the TV from the mains supply.
Remove the mains plug from the wall socket
when the TV set is not used for a prolonged
period of time.
H 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. TV sets can produce
static electricity, care must be taken whenever
touching the TV screen.
D 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.
D Ventilation should not be impleded by
covering the ventilation openings with items
such as newspapers, tabel cloths and
curtains.
H ENVIRONMENT
Batteries, packaging and old equipment should
not be disposed of as domestic waste, but in
accordance with the applicable regulations.
H TV GAMES / HOME COMPUTERS
Extended use of TV games or home computers
with any television set can cause a permanent
‘shadow’ on the screen. This type of irreversible
picture tube damage, can be limited by
observing the following points:
D Reduce the brightness and contrast levels
to a minimum viewing level.
D Do not operate the television set for a
continuous period of time while using TV
games or home computers.
D Thistypeofpicturetubedamage,isnotan
operating defect, and as such is not
covered by the Panasonic warranty.
H 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
will not operate when the TV is in AV mode.
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ACCESSORIES
Check that you have the accessories and items shown
Operating Instruction book
Batteries for the Remote Control Transmitter.
(2 x R6 (UM3) size)
Remote Control Transmitter
(EUR 7628010)
n
TV Guarantee
Remote control batteries
4
D Make sure that the batteries are fitted the
correct way round.
D Do not mix old batteries with new batteries.
Remove old, exhausted batteries immediately.
D Do not mix different battery types, i.e. Alkaline
and Manganese or use rechargeable (Ni---Cd,
N i --- M H) b at t er i es .
QUICK S TART GUIDE
1
Plug in aerial and connect ancillary equipment.
AV1
AV2
OR
AV1
AV2
SATELLITE RECEIVER
VCR / DVD/R
2
First, ensure that the VCR (DVD/R) is in
Standby mode.
Plug in TV and switch on.
5
QUICK S TART GUIDE
3
4
Select your country.
Press the red button
Auto setup will begin, your stations will be
located and stored.
Use the Programme Edit menu to delete
unwanted stations (see page 18).
Press the TV/AV button to exit.
TV/AV
5
If you are installing a new Q ---Link compatible VCR (DVD/R), you can now switch it ON.
Downloaded tuning data will match the television’s.
If you are installing a new NEXTVIEWLINK compatible VCR (DVD/R), you will need to initiate
download manually.
See the VCR (DVD/R) handbook for details.
D If the VCR (DVD/R) has not accepted download data from the TV, you may need to select the
Download option from the VCR (DVD/R)’s menu.
D If Q ---Link is notoperating correctly, check it is connected to thetelevision’s AV1or AV2 socket,
the SCART lead is a “full function” type, and the VCR (DVD/R) is compatible with Q---Link,
NEXTVIEWLINK or similar technologies. Ask your dealer for further details.
D For further information on Q ---Link and connecting equipment, see pages 26, and 27.
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Slight tilting of the picture may be noticeable or coloured patches may sometimes appear
at the corners of the screen (colour purity). The Geomagnetic Correction feature can be
used to eliminate them, if necessary:
First, ensure the ATP and Q--- Link download procedures are complete. T he screen should not
be showing any On ---Screen Display menus.
Using the remote control keys indicated, access the Geomagnetic Correction menu option
and follow the procedure below (for a full explanation of the O n Screen Display menu system
see page 10) :
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QUICK S TART GUIDE
Press the MAIN menu button
Move to the SETUP menu option
Access the SETUP menu
Move to the Geomagnetic menu option
Access the Geomagnetic menu
Adjust the picture tilt as necessary
Press the TV/AV button to exit
MENU
TV/AV
The function ’geomagnetic correction’ is also accessible from the front panel.
Pressandreleaseheretoopenflap
Press the F button repeatedly until the
Geomagnetic Correction feature is
displayed.
Press the + or --- buttons repeatedly until
the picture appears to be level.
Press the F button again to return to
normal viewing. Close the flap to prevent
damage.
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Youarenowreadytobeginviewingprogrammes
The cursor controls provide the two basic functions:
--- / v
F
F
Adjust Volume
Change Programme
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BASIC CONTROLS : FRONT PANEL AND REMOTE CONTROL
MAINS
Power On/Off
switch
Red light indicates Standby mode.
STR (Normalisation store) Used to store
tuning and other function settings
F (Function select)
Displays the On Screen Display functions, use
repeatedly to select from the available functions
-- Volume, Contrast, Brightness, Colour,
Sharpness, Tint (in NTSC mode), Bass, Treble,
Balance, Tuning mode and Geomagnetic
Correction.
Headphone socket (see page 31)
TV/AVswitch(seepage31)
Increases or decreases the programme
position by one. When a function is already
displayed, press to increase or decrease the
selected function.
RCA Audio/V ideo sockets
(page 31)
S---VHSsocket(seepage31)
Standby ON/OFF switch Switches
TV On or Off standby.
Status button
Press to display programme
position, programme name,
channel number, TV system, time
stereo mode
and programme table.
Aspect button (see page 11)
O K k ey --- U s ed t o s t or e a nd
confirm tuning, OSD functions
and other settings
Menu button
Press to access the Main,
Picture, Sound and Setup menus
(see page 10)
Teletext buttons (see page 29)
Direct Channel Access
During normal TV viewing or
when in the Tuning, Programme
edit or Manual tuning menus,
press and then enter channel
number using the numeric
buttons
VCR / DVD buttons (see page 28)
Ambience on/off
Sound mute On/Off
Direct TV Record button(see
page 26)
N(Normalise)button
Resets all settings to their
default levels
Cursor buttons to make
selections and adjustments
Switch between viewing TV or
AVinput(seepage31)
Coloured buttons used for
Programme Edit functions (see
page 18)
Teletext functions (see page
29) AV selection (see page 31)
Programme / channel change
buttons (0-- 9) and Teletext
pagebuttons(seepage29)
Programme position for
selection of two digit
programmes (10 -- 99) using
numeric buttons.
Press the “C” and “-- -/------”
buttons for Direct Channel
Access in hyperband.
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MENU STRUCTURE
MENU
Main Menu
Viewing Mode
Picture Menu
Sound Menu
Setup Menu
ASPECT
Aspect Controls
Auto
4:3
16:9
S-Zoom
Picture Menu
Viewing Mode
Contrast
Brightness
Colour
Sharpness
Tint (NTSC only)
Colour balance
P-NR
Sound Menu
Volume
Bass
Treble
Balance
MPX
Mode
Ambience
Setup Menu
AV1 out
AV2 out
Teletext
Off timer
Flicker reduction
Q-LinkSelect
Text language
Tuning menu
OSD language
Geomagnetic
Tuning Menu
Programme edit
Auto setup
Manual tuning
Fine tuning
Colour system
Volume Correc.
Decoder (AV2)
OSD language
Deutsch
English
Français
Italiano
ELLHNIKA
Čeština
Română
Polski
Español
Norsk
Dansk
Svenska
Magyar
Russkij
Slovensky
Srpski
Nederlands
Suomi
Türkçe
Português
Hrvatski
Bulgarian
Slovensko
Geomagnetic correction
Programme edit
Delete
Add
Move
Download
Auto Setup
Warning
Country
Deutschland
Österreich
France
Italia
España
Portugal
Nederland
Danmark
Sverige
Norge
Suomi
Belgium
Schweiz
ELLADA
Polska
Česká republika
Magyarország
E.Eu
Manual tuning
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USING THE ON SCREEN DISPLAYS
This TV has a comprehensive system of On Screen Display menus to access
adjustments and options
Menu Title
Sub-- menus
∧
OK
−
∨
Main Menu
Viewing Mode Dynamic
Picture Menu Access
Sound Menu
Setup Menu
+
Select
Access
Exit
Instructions
Picture Menu
Viewing Mode Dynamic
Contrast
Brightness
Colour
Sharpness
Colour Balance Normal
P-NR Off
Some selections, for example, Contrast, Brightness, Colour and Sharpness will allow you to
increase or decrease their level.
Some selections, for example, Off timer,allowachoicetobemade.
Some selections, for example Tuning menu, will lead to a further menu.
TheMENU buttonisusedtoopenthemainmenuandalsotoreturntotheprevious
menu.
Indicator for options
Selection bar
MENU
The up and down cursor buttons are used to move the cursor up and down the menus.
The left and right cursor buttons are used to access menus, adjust levels or to select
from a range of options.
The OK button used to store and confirm tuning, OSD functions and other settings
The TV/AV button is used to exit the menu system and return to the normal viewing
screen.
N (Normalise) button --- resets all settings to their default levels
TV/AV
N
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 the receiver is switched on again.
10
ASPECT CONTROLS
Press the ASPECT button to move through the four aspect options: Auto, 4:3, 16:9 and
S --- Z o om .
Auto
Selecting AUTO mode of this TV will
automatically cause the TV to display any
incoming picture at its correct format, i.e. 16:9 or
4:3.
16:9
Auto
4:3
Auto
4:3
4:3
4:3 will display a 4:3 picture at its standard 4:3
size and can be selected if you wish to view in this
format.
ASPECT
16:9
16:9 will diplay a 16:9 picture at its standard 16:9
size and can be selected if you wish to view in this
format.
16:9
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