Panasonic TX-32F500A User Manual

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Operating Instruction

Colour Television

TX-32F500A

Please read these operating instructions completely before operating this set and retain the booklet for future reference.

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Dear Panasonic Customer

Welcome to the Panasonic family of customers. We hope that

you will have many years of enjoyment from your new colour

television set.

To obtain maximum beneﬁt from your set, please read these

Instructions before making any adjustments, and retain them

for future reference. Retain your purchase receipt also, and

note down the Model Number and Serial Number of your set

in the space provided on the rear cover of these Instructions.

Table of Contents

Warnings and Cautions .............................................................................................. 4 ~ 5

Before Operating This Set .......................................................................................... 6 ~ 8

Battery Installation .........................................................................................................................................6

Connecting the Aerial Cable to the RF In Terminal .......................................................................................7

Connecting the Plug to the Wall Outlet .........................................................................................................7

How to Turn the Power On ............................................................................................................................7

Owner ID .......................................................................................................................................................8

Location of Controls ................................................................................................. 9 ~ 10

Remote Control .............................................................................................................................................9

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

Connections............................................................................................................. 11 ~ 12

Connecting S-Video Equipment to the AV Input ......................................................................................... 11

Connecting a Standard VCR to the AV Input...............................................................................................11

Connecting a DVD player or Set-top Box to the AV input ...........................................................................12

How to connect the AV Monitor Output Terminal to other Equipment .........................................................12

Connecting the Headphone .........................................................................................................................12

General Operation ................................................................................................... 13 ~ 14

Geomagnetic Correction.................................................................................................. 15

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Table of Contents

Using the On Screen Displays ........................................................................................16

Picture Menu ............................................................................................................ 17 ~ 18

Sound Menu .............................................................................................................. 19 ~ 20

Setup Menu .............................................................................................................. 21 ~ 22

Tuning Menu ............................................................................................................ 23 ~ 25

Tuning Menu ................................................................................................................................................ 23

Auto tuning ..................................................................................................................................................24

Auto tuning (via front panel) ........................................................................................................................24

Manual tuning ..............................................................................................................................................25

Manual tuning (via front panel) ....................................................................................................................25

Aspect Controls................................................................................................................ 26

Menu Operation ....................................................................................................... 27 ~ 28

Multi PIP ...................................................................................................................................................... 27

CH Search....................................................................................................................................................28

Surround Sound ...............................................................................................................29

Advanced Remote Control Operation ................................................................... 29 ~ 30

Manufacturer’s Code Settings...................................................................................................................... 29

VCR / DVD ..................................................................................................................................................30

Teletext Operation ................................................................................................... 31 ~ 33

Troubleshooting ...............................................................................................................34

Specifications ...................................................................................................................35

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Warnings and Cautions

Warnings

Unplug the power cord in the event of any malfunction (screen goes blank, no sound, odd sounds, smoke or unusual odours coming from the unit). Unplug the power cord if foreign matter or water falls into the unit, or if the unit is dropped or the cabinet is damaged.

DO NOT place any of the following on the unit: Flower vases, ﬂower pots, cups, small metal objects, or cosmetics containers, chemicals or water.

DO NOT insert foreign objects (metal or easily ﬂammable objects).

TAKE CARE NOT to damage the power cord.

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

DO NOT use this unit near water. (near a bath tub, etc.)

DO NOT use if the power cord or power plug is damaged, or if the plug does not ﬁt tightly into the socket.

DO NOT use at a voltage other than indicated.

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

DO NOT place in an unstable location.

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Warnings and Cautions

Cautions

DO NOT place in humid or dusty location, or areas exposed to smoke or steam. DO NOT place in direct sunlight and other sources of direct heat.

DO NOT stand, or place heavy objects on the unit. Particular care should be taken by families with small children.

Adequate ventilation is essential to prevent failure of electrical components, we recommend that a gap of at least 10 cm ( ) is left all around this unit even when it is placed inside a cabinet or between shelves.

Before cleaning, unplug the power plug from the socket.

Unplug the power plug from the socket if you are not going to use the unit for an extended period.

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

Place in a safe location.

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

DO NOT jolt the unit.

Ask your sales outlet to install the aerial.

Cleaning

The unit contains many plastic parts. For this reason DO NOT use benzine, thinner or other chemicals to clean the unit.

DO NOT bring into contact with insecticide or other volatile substances. DO NOT allow the unit to come into contact for extended periods with rubber or vinyl products.

Dust will accumulate on the picture screen. Please wipe with a soft cloth from time to time. If you use a chemically treated cloth, please be careful to follow the instructions that come with the cloth.

Remove dirt and soiling by wiping with a light cloth. Even if the unit is heavily soiled, do not apply cleaner directly to the unit. Soak a cloth in a solution of neutral cleanser thinned with water. Then wring out the cloth, wipe the unit clean, and ﬁnish by wiping with a dry cloth.

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Before Operating This Set

Battery Installation

Open the cover.

Press bottom downward and pull out the cover.

Two “R6 (AA)” size

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

Battery cautions

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

batteries to burst.

Old Batteries New Batteries

Batteries: Use two “R6 (AA)” size batteries.

Insert the batteries ensuring correct polarity. This is identiﬁable by the “+” and “–” symbols on both the batteries and inside the battery compartment.

Replace the cover, and slide in reverse until the lock snaps.

Replacement both batteries at the same time. Don’t mix battery types

(alkaline with carbon, zinc etc.)

Don’t recharge.

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Before Operating This Set

Connecting the Aerial Cable to the RF In Terminal

VHF Aerial

Mixer

UHF Aerial

RF In Terminal

75 Ohm Coaxial Cable

To obtain optimum quality picture and sound, an Aerial, the correct cable (75 Ohm coaxial) and the correct terminating plug are required. If a communal Aerial system is used, you may require the correct connection cable and plug between the wall Aerial socket and your television receiver. Your local Television Service Centre or Dealer may be able to assist you in obtaining the correct Aerial system for your particular area and accessories required. Any matters regarding Aerial installation, upgrading of existing systems or accessories required, and the costs incurred, are the responsibility of you, the Customer.

Connecting the Plug to the Wall Outlet

Note:

• The On/Off switch on this model does not full disconnect the TV from the mains supply.

STRF+/

TV/AV

S-VIDEO

VIDEO

MONO MONO

AUDIO

COMPONENT COMPONENT

MONITOR

AV1INAV5

OUT

AV2 IN

AV4 IN

Coaxial Aerial Plug

RF In Terminal

75 Ohm Coaxial Cable

Coaxial Aerial Plug

How to Turn the Power On

Press the Power switch on Television to turn the set on. (See page 13)

STR

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Before Operating This Set

Owner ID

ner I D

PIN NUMBER :

HOUSE NO : POSTCODE :

ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRST UVWXYZ+ . 0123456789

PICTURE

SOUND

SET UP

TV/TEXT

100Hz/

PROGRE

SURROUND

ASPECT

MULTI

PIP

You now have the opportunity to enter your details and help the police crack crime see instruction book

Return

STR Button Store

✽✽✽✽

✽✽✽✽✽✽✽✽✽✽✽✽✽✽

NAME :

✽✽✽✽✽✽✽✽✽✽✽ ✽✽✽✽✽✽✽✽✽✽✽

TV/AV

F.P. HOLDINDEX

STILL

CH SEARCH

123

456

789

TV/AV

Change

character

Select

character

Exit

Owner ID

123

456

789

TV/A

As an added feature, this TV has the option of entering 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).

Press the

TV/AV button at any time to exit the Owner ID

feature without saving any information you may have entered.

NAME, HOUSE NUMBER and POSTCODE

Enter If a 4-digit PIN NUMBER was entered above, you will be taken automatically to the

If not, move to the

NAME line.

Change character.

Select character position.

Repeat above until

NAME, HOUSE NUMBER and

POSTCODE are entered.

DVD

REC VCR

STR HELP

STR

STR to store the details.

Press

STR again, when you are asked “Are you sure?”

For further information on Owner ID, including how to view the details you have stored, see page 22. A space is provided on page 22 to write down your

NUMBER for future reference.

We recommend that as soon as you have stored

details (or have exited the feature), the picture controls

Owner

are reset to normal viewing levels. To do this, press the “N” button, found under the Remote Control’s pull down ﬂap.

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Location of Controls

Remote Control

Power (Stand-by)

Picture Menu

PICTURE

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Sound Mute

Programme Number Up and Down

Volume Up and Down

Sound Menu

Set Up Menu

Stereo/*Bilingual Sound

Selection

TELETEXT

TEXT Favourite Page Selection

TV/TEXT Selection

100Hz/PROGRE

Surround

Aspect

Picture in Picture Selection

Recall

VCR/DVD Rewind/Review

Normalization

Store

SOUND

SET UP

TV/TEXT

100Hz/

PROGRE

SURROUND

ASPECT

MULTI

PIP

F.P. HOLDINDEX

CH SEARCH

STILL

123

456

789

DVD

REC VCR

STR HELP

TV/AV

TV/AV Mode Selection

Coloured buttons used for Aspect functions, Teletext functions, AV selection

TEXT Index/Channel Search

TEXT Hold/Still

Direct Programme Number

Two Digit-programme Number Selection

VCR/DVD Play

VCR/DVD Fast Forward/Cue

VCR/DVD Stop

VCR/DVD Control

Help

* Bilingual broadcasting is not currently available in Australia or New Zealand.

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Location of Controls

Controls and Terminals on the TV

L/MONO

Item

No.

S-VIDEO

VIDEO

AUDIO

MONITOR

STR

OUT

-/ +/

MONO MONO

COMPONENT COMPONENT

AV1INAV5

AV2 IN

L/MONO

TV/AV

AUDIO

VIDEO

AV3 IN

MONO MONO

AV4 IN

Function

STR

Reference

Page

VIDEO

AV3 IN

AUDIO

VIDEO

75 6

TV/AV

!%"$#

Item

No.

S-VIDEO

VIDEO

AUDIO

MONITOR

OUT

MONO MONO

COMPONENT COMPONENT

AV1

AV2 IN

Function

MONO MONO

AV4 IN

AV5

Reference

Page

Headphone Jack 12

AV3 Input Terminals 11

STR 14

Function 14

Volume Down (–)/

Program Number Down (

Volume Up (+)/

Program Number Up (

TV/AV Selection 14

)

8 Aerial Terminal (RF In Terminal) 7

9 Monitor Output Terminals 12

Ä AV1 Input Terminals 11

Å AV2 Input Terminals 11

AV4 Input Terminals 12

DVD (Y•P

•P

) Input Terminals 12

Ñ AV5 Input Terminals 11

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Connections

Connecting S-Video Equipment to the AV Input

S-Video equipment uses a 4Pin Mini Din (Male) plug for the video and RCA plugs for the audio.

VCR OUT

RF OUT

RF Cable

(Not supplied)

Notes:

• When an S-Video cable is connected to an S-Video input terminal, the RCV video terminal for that AV position will be disconnected.

• Input 3 is located on the front of the unit.

Connecting a Standard VCR to the AV Input

Most standard Video Cassette Recorders use RCA type video and audio connectors. If your VCR has different type connectors please refer to the VCR instruction book for details. VCRs can be connected to any of the AV inputs but we recommended that you use AV5 leaving the other inputs free for S-VHS, DVD or set-top box connections. If you only have one VCR, we recommend that you use AV1.

S-VIDEO

VIDEO

MONO

AV1

AUDIO

MONITOR

OUT

MONO MONO

AV1

MONO MONO

COMPONENT COMPONENT

AV2 IN

AV4 IN

AV5

RF OUT

RF Cable

S-VIDEO

VIDEO

MONO

AV5

AUDIO

MONITOR

OUT

MONO MONO

AV1

MONO MONO

COMPONENT COMPONENT

AV2 IN

AV4 IN

AV5

(Not supplied)

Note:

• A mono VCR can be connected to this television. Connect the VCR Audio out to the Left Audio Input on the television, the sound will automatically be directed to both speakers.

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