Panasonic TX-29PS10D, TX-29PS10DB User Manual

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Operating Instructions

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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 tell you how to have the TV operating quickly. You can then read the instructions completely and retain them for future reference.

CONTENTS

Warnings and Precautions 2.......................

Accessories 3....................................

Quick Start Guide 4...............................

Basic C ontrols 6..................................

Using the On Screen Displays 7....................

Aspect controls 8.................................

Still Control 9....................................

Picture and Text 9................................

Picture Menu 10..................................

Sound Menu 11...................................

Setup Menu 12...................................

Tuning Menu 13..................................

Tuning Menu -- Programme edit 14.................

WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS

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

D T oprevent damage which might result in electric shock orfire,

do not expose this TV set to rain or excessive moisture. ThisTV 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.

D WARNING : HIGH VOLTAGE !!!

Donotremovetherearcoveraslivepartsareaccessiblewhen it is removed. There are no user serviceable parts inside.

D Avoid exposing the TV set to direct sunlightand other sources

of heat. T o prevent fire, never place any type of candle or naked flame on top of, or near the TV set.

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.

D CABINET AND PIC TURE 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.

Tuning Menu -- Auto Setup 17......................

Tuning Menu -- Manual tuning 18...................

OSD Language 19................................

Q-- Link 20........................................

VCR/DVD Operation 21............................

Teletext Operation 22.............................

Audio / Video (AV) Connections 25.................

AV Select and Setups 25............................

Front sockets 25...................................

Rear sockets 26...................................

Tro ub l es ho ot i ng 27...............................

SCART and S-- Video Terminal Information 28........

Specifications 28.................................

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.

H TV GAMES / HOME COMPUTERS

Extended use of TV games orhome 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 This type of picture tube damage, is not an 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.

ACCESSORIES

Check that you have the accessories and items shown

Operating Instruction book

Remote Control Transmitter EUR511212A

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

Remote control batteries

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---Cad) batteries.

QUICK START GUIDE

Plug in aerial and connect ancillary equipment.

AV1

AV2

VCR / DVD

First, ensure that the VCR is in Standby mode.

Plug in TV and switch on.

Select your country.

Press the red button

SATELLITE RECEIVER

AV1

AV2

If you are installing a new Q --- Link compatible VCR, you can now switch it ON. Downloaded tuning data will match the

television’s. If you are installing a new See the VCR handbook for details.

D If the VCR has not accepted download data from the TV, you may need to select the Download option from the VCR’s menu. D If Q --- Link is not operating correctly, check it is connected to the television’s AV2 socket, the SCART lead is a “full function” type, and

the VCR is compatible with Q --- Link,

D For further information on Q --- Link and connecting equipment, see pages 20, 25 and 26.

NEXTVIEWLINK compatible VCR, you will need to initiate download manually.

NEXTVIEWLINK or similar technologies. Ask your dealer for further details.

Auto setup will begin, your stations will be located and stored. Use the Programme Edit menu to delete unwanted stations (see page 14). Press the TV/AV button to exit.

TV/AV

QUICK START GUIDE

We recommend that as soon as the Auto setup feature is completed, the picture

controls are reset to normal viewing levels. To do this, press the ”N” button, found under the remote control’s pull down flap.

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. The 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 On Screen Display menu system see page 7) :

Press the SETUP menu button

Move to the Geomagnetic menu option

Access the Geomagnetic menu

Adjust the picture tilt as necessary

Press the TV/AV button to exit the SETUP menu

SET UP

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.

You are now ready to begin viewing programmes

The cursor controls provide the two basic functions:

Adjust Volume

Change Programme

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BASIC CONTROLS : FRONT PANEL AND REMOTE CONTROL

Power On/Off switch

Red light indicates Standby mode.

Used to store tuning and other function settings

Displays the On Screen Display functions, use repeatedly to

select from the available functions - Volume, Contrast,

Brightness, Colour, Sharpness, Tint (in NTSC mode), Bass,

Press to display programme position,

programme name, channel number,

Treble, Balance, Tuning mode and Geomagnetic

Standby ON/OFF switch

Switches TV On or Off standby

Press to access the Picture, Sound

and Setup menus (see page 7).

TV system, time stereo mode

and programme table.

Teletext buttons (see page 22)

Direct TV Record button

Aspect control button (see page 8)

During normal TV viewing or when

in the Tuning, Programme edit or

Manual tuning menus, press and

then enter channel number using

Direct Channel Access

The N button will recall settings

STR (Normalisation store)

MAINS

STR (Normalisation store)

F (Function select)

Correction.

Menu butto ns

Status button

(see page 20)

Ambience on/off

the numeric buttons.

stored with STR.

RCA Audio/Video sockets (page 25)

S---VHSsocket(seepage25)

Headphonesocket(seepage25)

TV/AV switch (see page 25)

Increases or decreases the p rogramme position by one. When a function is already displayed, press to increase or decrease the selected function.

Sound mute On/Off

Cursor buttons to make selections and adjustments.

Switch between viewing TV or AV input (see page 25)

Coloured buttons used for Programme Edit functions (see page 14) Teletext functions (see page 22) AVselection(seepage25)

Programme / channel change buttons (0 - 9) and Teletext page buttons (see page 22)

Programme position for selection of two digit programmes (10- 99) using numeric buttons. P r e s s t he “ C ” a n d “ --- / --- --- ” b u t t o n s f o r Direct Channel Access in hyperband.

VCR / DVD buttons (see page 21)

The Help button provides a demonstrationofOnScreen Display menus

USING THE ON SCREEN DISPL AYS

This TV has a comprehensive system of On Screen Display menus to access adjustments and

options

Some selections, for example, Contrast, Brightness, Colour and Sharpness will allow you to increase or decrease their level.

Some selections, for example, Off t imer, allow a choice to be made.

Some selections, for example Tuning menu, will lead to a further menu.

The PICTURE, SOUND and SET UP buttons are used to open the main menus and also to return to the previous 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 STR button is used to store settings after adjustments have been made or options have been set.

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

An On Screen Help box is displayed whenever a menu is displayed on the TV. This Help box indicates which keys on the remote control are used to navigate the menu shown, see above for descriptions of button functions.

Note:

D If the HELP button is pressed while a menu is displayed, the

’Instructions’ box will be hidden from view. Press the HELP button again to show the ’Instructions’ box.

D The Help box is not shown in the menu pictures in this

instruction book due to space limitations.

The HELP button runs a demonstration of the menus available.

∧∨buttons and select one of the options

Press

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 isswitched on again:

PICTURE SOUND

ON SCREEN HELP ’Instructions’ box

SET UP

STR

TV/AV

Picture menu

Contrast Brightness Colour Sharpness

Colour balance Normal

P-NR Off AI On

HELP

Help menu

HOW TO USE THE MENUS Press the MENU keys to open or close the menus

Use the ∨∧ keys on the remote to move between menu options

Use the + - keys to adjust to chosen option or to access the chosen menu

Press the TV/AV key to go back to watching TV

External Connection

Menu demonstration Access

Select

Change

TV/AV

Exit

MENU TV/AV

ASPECT CONTROLS

Press the ASPECT button to move through the four aspect options: Auto, 4:3, 16:9 and S---Zoom.

Auto

Selecting AU TO 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.

ASPECT

16:9

Auto

4:3

Auto

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.

4:3

ASPECT CONTROLS

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.

S--Zoom

S---Zoom allows increased magnification

and the ability to m ove the picture horizontally and vertically.

The on screen selector keys that appear for some aspect function will clear after a few seconds. If y ou subsequently wish to select an operation then press the Aspect key once more for the keys to reappear.

If, in 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 of your V CR requires adjustment (your VCR instruction book will contain adjustment details).

STILL CONTROL

16:9

S--Z o om

H--p o s--H--po s + V--p o s--V--po s +... .... ....

Increased magnification with S---Zoom.

Still Control

The STILL key allows you to freeze the picture at any time.

PICTURE AND TEXT

Press the TELETEXT button to move between watching the current programme, viewing teletext and the picture and text feature. Picture and text lets you see the current programme and a page of teletext side by side. Whilst using this feature, the remote control affects the teletext page; if you wish to make changes to the programme viewed press the TELETEXT buttontoreturntowatching the programme on its own then make the desired changes.

HOLD

STILL

TV/TEXT

TELETEXT mode Picture and text mode

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