Panasonic TX-47P950A User Manual

Operating Instructions

Wide Projection Television

Model No.

TX-47P950A

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

TQB0A0132

Dear Panasonic Customer

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

Important Information

(1) The long time (max. 2 hours) use of a TV game on this set is not recommended, since the signal from the TV game may cause

damage to the picture projection tubes of the set.

(2) Do not allow a still picture to be displayed for an extended period, as this can cause a permanent after-image to remain on the

Projection TV screen. Examples of still pictures include logos, video games, computer images and teletext. If still picture cannot be avoided, reduce the brightness and contrast levels of the picture to minimize any damage that might occur.

(3) In order to minimize any damage to the projection tubes, this set uses the PICTURE SHIFT function (Refer to page 23) to change

(shift) the entire pictures approximately 2 mm every 15 minutes.

Table of contents

Warnings and Cautions .......................................... 3

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

Safety Precaution .......................................................... 4

Securing the casters ...................................................... 4

Connecting the Aerial Cable to the RF in Terminal .................

Connecting Headphones ............................................... 5

Connecting the Plug to the Wall Outlet.......................... 6

How to Turn the Power On ............................................ 6

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

Battery cautions ............................................................. 6

Location of Controls ............................................... 7

Controls and Terminals on the TV ................................. 7

Connections ............................................................ 8

How to connect the “AV1, 2, 3 or 4” Input Terminals ..... 8

How to connect the DVD Input Terminals ..................... 9

How to connect the AV Monitor Output Terminals to other equipment ....

General Operation ................................................. 10

On-Screen menu Display from Remote Control......

Convergence Adjustment ..................................... 14

Convergence Adjustment mode .................................. 14

Convergence 1 Adjustment for RED, BLUE and GREEN .

Convergence 2 Adjustment for RED and BLUE .......... 15

Tuning Channels ................................................... 15

Channel Selection ....................................................... 16

Channel Allocation ....................................................... 17

Automatic Tune ........................................................... 18

Manual Tune ................................................................ 19

Fine Tuning.................................................................. 20

How to Cancel the Fine Tuning ................................... 20

Programme Number Skip ............................................ 20

How to Cancel the Skip Function ................................ 21

Sound System Selection (Different region use differing systems) ....

Colour System Selection (Different region use differing systems) ....

21 21

Owner ID ................................................................ 22

Setup Adjustment ................................................. 23

OFF TIMER ................................................................. 23

CH COLOUR SET ....................................................... 23

CHILD LOCK ............................................................... 23

BLUE BACK ................................................................ 23

ILLUMINATION............................................................ 23

FLICKER REDUCTION ............................................... 23

3D-COMB .................................................................... 23

PICTURE SHIFT ......................................................... 23

COLOUR SYSTEM ..................................................... 23

VCR/GAME ................................................................. 23

COLOUR MATRIX....................................................... 23

Picture Adjustment ............................................... 24

Sound Adjustment ................................................ 26

Aspect Controls .................................................... 28

Multi Screen ........................................................... 29

Multi PIP ...................................................................... 29

Channel Search ........................................................... 30

TELETEXT .............................................................. 31

Advanced Remote Control Operation ................. 33

Stereo Bilingual Sound Selection ................................ 34

VCR / DVD Control ...................................................... 34

Manufacfurer setting .................................................... 35

Troubleshooting .................................................... 36

Cleaning ................................................................. 37

Specifications ........................................................ 38

Warnings and Cautions

Warnings

Unplug the power cord in the event of any malfunction (screen goes blank, no sound, odd sounds, smoke or unusual odors 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 use this unit near water. (Near a bathtub, 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.

Cautions

After-images appear

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

Do not allow a still picture to be displayed for an extended period, as this can cause a permanent after-image to remain on the Wide Projection TV screen. Examples of still pictures include logos, video games, computer images, teletext and images displayed in 4:3 mode.

Note:

The permanent after-image on the Wide Projection TV screen resulting from fixed image use is not an operating defect and as such is not covered by the Warranty. This product is not designed to display fixed images for extended periods of time.

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.

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

DO NOT place in an unstable location.

Place in a safe location.

Fix the TV to a wall. (refer to page 4)

Warnings and Cautions

Cautions

When inserting batteries, ensure that the polarities (positive and negative) are correctly aligned. Insert as shown on remote control. If inserted incorrectly, battery fluid may leak, and fire, injury, or damage to surrounding components may result.

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 mix new and old batteries . Use only the specified batteries. Failure to follow this precaution may result in leakage of battery fluid. Fire, injury, or damage to surrounding components may also result.

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

DO NOT joint the unit.

Ask your sales outlet to install the aerial.

To ensure continued excellent performance by this product, periodic cleaning is recommended. See page 37 for more information.

Before Operating This Set

Safety Precaution

Please take safety precautions to prevent the unit from falling over. The unit may fall over during earthquakes, or if someone stands on or shakes the TV.

Fixing to a wall

Use a strong rope or a chain to fasten the TV firmly to a strong support such as a wall or a pillar.

Securing the casters

To prevent the set from tipping forward, turn the two casters on the front of the TV so they face forward, as shown in the picture.

Before Operating This Set

Connecting the Aerial Cable to the RF in Terminal

VHF Aerial

UHF Aerial

Coaxial aerial plug

RF in Terminal

Mixer

75 Ohm Coaxial Cable

RF in Terminal

S-VIDEO

VIDEO

MONO

AUDIO

MONITOR

AV1

I COMPONENTI COMPONENT

V4 IN

AV2 IN A

OUT

75 Ohm Coaxial Cable

Coaxial Aerial Plug

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 set. 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 Headphones

Connect headphones as follows.

(3.5mm Plug)

(Optional) (not supplied)

You can listen to sound from the headphones plugs as shown below.

Screen condition

Single picture/Teletext

Picture in Picture

Picture and Picture

Speaker

Sound

(Stereo)

(Stereo)A(Stereo)

Headphones

(Stereo)

Monitor

Output

(Stereo)

Headphones plug:

When a Headphones plug is inserted into the Headphones socket, all speakers will be automatically disconnected; only the Headphones will function. Use Volume Up “+” or Down “-” button to control volume level.

Before Operating This Set

Connecting the Plug to the Wall Outlet

Notes:

• Main plug types vary between countries. The main plug shown at left may therefore not be the type fitted to your set.

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

How to Turn the Power On

Power OFF

Power Indicator

Power ON

Power Switch

Notes:

• When in the Stand-by condition (Refer to page 11), it is also possible to turn the TV set on by pressing any of the “Direct Programme Number Selection buttons” (0 - 9) or “Programme Number Up or Down buttons” on the TV set or on the Remote Control.

• If the Wall Outlet is switched OFF or the Main Plug is unplugged, when the TV set is again turned ON (by either connecting the Main Plug to the Wall Outlet or switching the Wall Outlet ON), it will have returned to the original state.

Note: Even when the Power Switch is “OFF”, the TV set will still

consume a small amount of power.

Push the Power switch on Television to turn the set on.

Power Indicator No light: Power OFF condition

Power Indicator No light: Normal viewing condition Red : Stand by

Battery Installation

1 Open the cover.

Pull and hold the hook, then open the battery cover.

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

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

3 Replace the cover.

Note:

• Do not use rechargeable (Ni-Cd) batteries.

• They are different in shape and performance and may fail to ensure correct operation.

Two “R6 (AA)” size

Battery cautions

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

Observe the following precaution:

1. Batteries shall always be replaced as a pair. Always use new batteries when replacing the old set.

2. Do not combine a used battery with a new one.

3. Do not mix battery types (example:“Zinc Carbon” with “Alkaline”).

4. Do not attempt to charge, short-circuit, disassemble, heat or burn used batteries.

5. Battery replacement is necessary when remote control acts sporadically or stops operating the TV set.

Location of Controls

Controls and Terminals on the TV

S-VIDEO

VIDEO

MONO

AUDIO

MONITOR

AV1

I COMPONENTI COMPONENT

V4 IN

AV2 IN A

OUT

Item

No.

Function Refer to

Page

1 STR 10

2 Function Selection 10

3 Volume Down (-) /

Programme Number Down (

)10

4 Volume Up (+) /

Programme Number Up (

)10

S-VIDEO

VIDEO

AUDIO

MONITOR

Item

No.

OUT

MONO

AV1

MONO

I COMPONENT I COMPONENT

AV2 IN A

Function Refer to

V4 IN

Page

7 AV3 Input Terminals 8

8 Aerial Terminal (RF In Terminal) 5

9 Monitor Output Terminals 9

AV1 Input Terminals 8

11 AV2 Input Terminals 8

5 TV/AV Selection 10

6 Headphones Jack 5

AV4 Input Terminals 8

DVD ( Y. PB. PR ) Input 9

Connections

How to connect the “AV1, 2, 3 or 4” Input Terminals

Connect VCRs and other peripheral equipment

(VHS VCR)

Audio

OUT

Video

OUT

(Super-VHS VCR)

Audio

OUT

Video

OUT

S-Video

VIDEO

AUDIO

OUT

MONO

AV1

S-VIDEO

VIDEO

AUDIO

S-VIDEO

VIDEO

AUDIO

MONITOR

OUT

MONO

AV1

I COMPONENT I COMPONENT

AV2 IN A

MONO

V4 IN

S-VIDEO

VIDEO

AUDIO

MONITOR

OUT

MONO

AV1

I COMPONENT I COMPONENT

AV2 IN A

MONO

V4 IN

AUDIO

VIDEO

MONO

AV1

S-VIDEO

VIDEO

AUDIO

Notes:

• When an S-Video cable is connected to the S Video terminal, the corresponding Video input will be switched off and the signal from the S-Video input will be used.

• When a Monaural VCR is used, connect the Monaural Audio cable to the Audio “L” (Left) terminal.

• Select the desired AV input position by pressing the TV/AV button. (Refer to page 10)

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

• The AV2 and AV4 audio input terminals serve as the audio input terminal for both the Video input and the DVD input.

How to connect the DVD Input Terminals

DVD Player

Connections

Audio

OUT

DVD(

Y-PB-P

) OUT

PBY

S-VIDEO

MONO

AUDIO

VIDEO

AUDIO

MONITOR

OUT

MONO

AV1

MONO

I COMPONENT I COMPONENT

AV2 IN A

MONO

V4 IN

Notes:

• The AV4 audio signal is common for both AV4 and DVD input signal terminals.

• The DVD signal input terminal takes priority over the AV4 video signal input terminal.

• Similar connection are available at the COMPONENT VIDEO input 2 terminal.

How to connect the AV Monitor Output Terminals to other equipment

The “Monitor Out” Terminals output the same signals as main picture on the TV screen and sound from the speaker at that time, e.g. TV programmes or signals from AV1, AV2, AV3 or AV4 input.

Recording Equipment

(VHS VCR)

Notes:

Audio

Video

VIDEO

AUDIO

S-VIDEO

VIDEO

AUDIO

MONITOR

OUT

S-VIDEO

VIDEO

AUDIO

MONITOR

OUT

MONO

AV1

I COMPONENT I COMPONENT

AV2 IN A

MONO

V4 IN

• Never connect the same video recorder with both the VIDEO IN and MONITOR OUT terminals on this TV set, as this could cause incorrect operation.

• The monitor output emits the main picture normal video and audio signals.

• Teletext display on screen will not be output at the MONITOR OUT terminals.

• Even if the television is in picture-in-picture condition, MONITOR OUT terminals output the same signals as main picture on the

screen and sound from speakers. Sub picture including still, channel search, etc. will not be output at the MONITOR OUT terminals.

• The DVD signal (Y, P

B, PR) is not output at the MONITOR out terminals.

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General Operation

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TV/AV Selection

Press to select TV, AV1, AV2, AV3 and AV4 input

VTV/A

signal modes sequentially.

Volume Up (+) / Programme Number Up (

)

Power switch

STR

Used to store tuning and other function settings. Also used to start the menu demonstration.

Function selection

Displays the on screen display functions, use 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 and YUV625i signals.

• TUNING MODE : Not displayed during AV mode.

TUNING MODE

BALANCE

TREBLE

BASS

TINT

Volume Down (-) / Programme Number Down (

ound Mut

Press to mute the sound completely the Press again to restore the previous sound level, and cancel the mute

Stereo/Bilingual Sound Selection

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R-T

Press to switch to previously viewed channel or input mode

Volume Adjustmen

Men

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Multi Screen functions (see page 29 Teletext functions(see page 31 AV selection (see page 11

TV/TEXT Selection

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Power (Stand-by) (see page 6)

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

Off timer (see page 23)

Multi Screen (see page 29)

General Operation

Note:

• It is also possible to turn the TV set on from STANDBY mode by pressing the “Direct Programme Number Selection” Buttons (0-9) and the “Programme Number Up or Down” Button, either on the set or on the Remote Control.

Aspect (see page 28)

Surround (see page 26, 27)

Normalization

Programme Number Selection

Press to select the next higher or lower Programme number.

Press to store settings in Tuning menu.

TEXT hold (see page 32) /Still (see page 29)

TEXT Index (see page 33) /Channel Search (see page 30)

(see page 25, 27)

TV/AV Mode Selection

Press to select TV, AV1, AV2, AV3 and AV4 input signal modes sequentially.

Remote control :

AV1 AV2 AV3 AV4

Press to display AV1 - AV4 at the bottom of the screen. Each coloured button corresponds to each input signals. For example, pressing the Red button selects AV1.

Direct programme Number

• Direct Programme Number Selection

You can select the number directly by pressing the corresponding programme number buttons.

Programme Number 8......

Programme Number 36....

Programme Number 124...

TV/AV

1 2 4

REC

VCR DVD

Note:

• When the Skip setting for Programme Number 100 through 125 is on, the channel selection time will be shortened, and thus you can not input three digits at a time.

VCR/DVD CONTROL

(see page 34)

On Screen menu Display from Remote Control

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

MULTI PIP

ASPECT

SURROUND

R-TUNE

The MENU button is used to open the main menus and also to return to the previous menu.

F.P. INDEX

TV/TEXT

CH SEARCH

1 2 3

4 5 6

7 8 9

REC

TV/AV

HOLD

STILL

VCR DVD

The up and down cursor buttons are used to move the cursor and select 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 is used with a number of features 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 viewing screen.

An On Screen Help box is displayed whenever a menu is displayed on the TV. 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:

The Help box is not shown in the menu pictures in this instruction book due to space limitations.

ON SCREEN HELP ‘Instructions’ box

SOUND

MENU MUSIC

VOLUME

BASS

TREBLE

BALANCE

SURROUND OFF

SELECT CHANGE

RETURN EXIT

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