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Operating Instructions

Wide Projection Television

Mode! No.

TX-56P800H

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Manufagtured under license frcm BBE

‘Sound,Inc,

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

Licensed by BBE Sound,Inc,under USP463S2$g, 5510752 and 5736897, BBE and BBE symbol are registered trademarks of BEE Soundjnc,

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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 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.

Visit our Panasonic Web Site http://www.panasonic.co.jp/globaU

Important Information

{1) The long time (max. 2 hourp) 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 ot 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.

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

Before Operating This Set

Safety Precaution Securing the casters 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

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

Location of Controls

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

Connections

How to connect the “AVI, 2, 3 or 4" Input Terminals How to connect the DVD Input Terminals

How to conned the AV Monitor Output Terminal to other equipment .,..9 General Operation 10 On-Screen menu Display from Remote Control ..12

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

Convergence Adjustment mods

Convergence 1 Adjustment for RBD, BLUE 3nd GREEN . 14

Convergence 2 Adjustment for RED and BLUE

Tuning Channels

Channel Selection

Channel Allocation

Automatic Tune

Manual Tune

Fine Tuning.............................................................. £0

How to Cancel the Fine Tuning

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

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Owner ID

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

Picture Adjustment Sound Adjustment Aspect Controls

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

TELETEXT Advanced Remote Control Operation

Troubleshooting Cleaning Specifications

How to Cancel the Skip Function Sound System Ssledion (Different region use differing systems) ..21 Colour System Selection (Different region use differing systems)

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OFF TIMER

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

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

BLUE BACK

ILLUMINATION................................................. ...*.23

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

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

PICTURE SHIFT VCR/GAME COLOUR SYSTEM

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

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Stereo Bilingual Sound Selection............................ 33

VCR / DVD Control Manufacturer setting

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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 fails 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 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 af 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 touch the aerial cable

and this unit when there is

lightning.

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

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Warnings and Cautions

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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.

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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.

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.

DO NOT place in an unstable location.

Place in a safe location. Fix the TV to a wall.

(refer to page 5)

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.

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 Jolt the unit.

Ask your sales outlet to install the aerial.

To ensure continued excellent performance by this product, periodic cleaning is recommended. See page 35 for more information.

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Safety Precaution

Please take safety precautions to prevent the unit form 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 tlpfjTng forward, turn the two casters on the front of the TV so they face forward, as shown in the picture.

Connecting the Aerial Cable to the RF in Terminal

VHP Aerial

UHF Aerial

RF in —►

Terminal

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 ae follows.

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

Monitor

Output

(Stereo)

Speaker

Sound

(Stereo)

Headphones

(Stereo)A(Stereo)

(Stereo)

(Stereo)A(Stereo)

Screen condition

Single picture/Teletext

Picture in Picture

Picture and Picture

Picture out Picture

Headphones plug: When a Headphones plug is inserted into the Headphones socket, al! speakers will be automatically disconnected; only the Headphones will function. Use Volume Up or Down button to control volume level.

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Before Operating This Set

Connecting the Piug to the Wall Outlet

How to Turn the Power On

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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/Oft switch on this model does not full disconnect the TV from the mains

supply.

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Power OFF

Power In^licator No light: Power OFF condition

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 ON Power Indicator

□ No light: Normal viewing condition

Red : Stand by

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 Wail Outlet is switched OFF or the Main Plug i$ 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.

Battery Installation

1 Open the cover.

Apply slight downward pressure while pulling towards the bottom.

2 Batteries: Use two “R6 (AA)” size 3 Replace the cover,

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

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.

A 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.

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Headphones Jack AV3 Input Terminals

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Aerial Terminal (RF In Terminal)

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Power Switch

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Function Selection

Volume Down (-) /

Programme Number Down (y)

Volume Up (+) /

Programme Number Up (A)

Monitor Output Terminals 9

AVI Input Terminals

AV2 Input Terminals

AV4 Input Terminals

DVD { Y. Pp, pR ) Input

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How to connect the “AVI, 2,3 or 4” input Terminals

Connect VCRs end other peripherel equipment

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(Super-VHS VCR)

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 T" (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 a$ the audio input terminal for both the Video input and the DVD input.

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How to connect the DVD Input Terminals

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Connections

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)

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Notes:

• 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,

• Teletejtt 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 strob,e, still, channel search, etc, will not be output at the MONITOR OUT terminals,

* The DVD signal (Y. Pb, Pr) is not output at the MONITOR out terminals.

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TV/AV Selection Press'to select TV, AV1, AV2, AV3 and

AV4 input signal modes sequentially.

Volume Up {+) /

Programme Number Up (A)

Volume Down (-) / Programme Number Down (y)

Picture Menu (see page 12.24)

Sound Menu (see page 12,28)

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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

COL^OUR

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TUNING MODE

BALANCE

TREBLE

BASS

Note$:

• TINT; Displayed when receiving NTSC and YUV625i signals.

• TUNING MODE : Not dieptayed during AV mode.

SHARPNESS

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TINT

Set up Menu (see page 13, 23)

Stereo/Billngual Sound Selection

(see page 33)

TEXT Favorite Page Selection

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TV/TEXT Selection {$ee page 30, 31)

lOOHz/PROGRE (see page 25)

Surround {see page 26,27)

Aspect Controls (see page 28)

Press to select the different Aspect options.

Picture in Picture Seiection

(see page 29)

Recall

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Press to display the current system status, for example, Programme number, Channel number, Stereo mode. Picture menu,

Sound menu, Scan mode, Sound system and colour System.

VCR/DVD Rewlnd/Review

Normalization (see page 25, 27) -

Store (see page 18, 19, 20 , 21,31)

Stores some settings in TUNING menus and TELETEXT.

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General Operation

SOUWD

SET UP

TV/TEXT,

100Hz/

SURROUND

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.

Sound Mute

Press to mute the sound completely the “Mute” symbol will appear. Press again to restore the previous sound level, and cancel the mute.

Programme Number Selection

Press to select the next higher or lower Programme number.

Coloured buttons used for

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Multi Screen functions Teletext functions (see page 30)

AV selection (see page 11)

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TEXT Index (see page 32)

TEXT hold (see page 31) /Still (see page 29)

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(see page 29)

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.

f- Volume Adjustment

Press to increase or decrease the sound voiume level.

(VOLUME

■ TV/AV Mode Selection

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

Remote control :

AVI

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 AVI,

AV2 r AV3

TV/AV

AV4

ASPECT

CO |8J ID

VCR/DVD Play

VCR/DVD Fast Forward/cue

VCR/DVD Stop

VCR/DVD Control

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Help (see page 12)

Direct programme Number ’ Direct Programme Number Selection

(CH SELECT = DIRECT)

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

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