Panasonic TX-68P200A User Manual

Stereo Colour Television

With TELETEXT

Operating Instructions

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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. We hope that you will have many years of enjoyment from your

new Colour Television.

Please retain your proof of purchase along with these operating instructions. Space has been made available on the back page of this instruction book for recording the Serial Number. The Serial Number can be found on the back cover of the set and on the packing carton.

Important Information

Programme Location Numbers

This television comes to you “factory tuned” to all the major capital city broadcast stations. Adjustments to the tuning should not be necessary. However, if you have to make adjustments, please read these instructions carefully first. Throughout this booklet “Programme Location Numbers” are referred to. These are memory locations into which you can tune television broadcast stations. Any television station can be tuned into any Programme Location Number.

Picture Quality

All televisions are affected by Magnetic Interference.

Magnetic interference may come from such things as unshielded motors, moving the TV while it is switched ON, turning off a vacuum cleaner too close to the TV, lightning strikes nearby or many other things. The interference shows up as coloured patches which appear while the TV is switched ON.

A typical result may look like the picture shown.

• Your Panasonic Television is designed to overcome this with the inclusion of a demagnetising (de-

gaussing) function.

• To activate this feature, simply switch your Television OFF with the Power On/Off Switch (not with

the remote control) for 30 minutes and then switch it back ON.

• If the television is to be left unattended for extended periods (several days or more), turn the power

off to the unit. DO NOT leave in Standby mode.

• This will ensure that you enjoy the picture clarity as it was meant to be.

Refer to page 27 for operating instructions for the GEOMAGNETIC feature.

Getting Started Connect the Aerial

The RF (Aerial) Input impedance of this television is 75Ω. If your aerial lead is 300Ω ribbon (two wires separated by a flat plastic sheet) you will require a 300Ω/75Ω Balun (not supplied) in order to connect your aerial to the television.

MONITOR

AV1

AV2INAV4

OUT

S-VIDEO

DVD

Y-P-P

Y-P-PBR

VIDEO

MONOMONOMONO

PBP

PRP

AUDIO

300

Ω

Cable

300 / 75

ΩΩ

Balun

Input

75Ω

Cable

Note:

For your safety any external aerial should be installed by a reputable qualified installer and should comply with Australian Standard AS1417.1.

Connect the Power Plug

This television is designed for the Australian Standard Mains Voltage of 240V 50Hz.

NOTE:

If the television is not going to be used for an extended period, remove the power plug from the wall outlet.

Turn on the Television

Push the Power Switch to turn the television ON. Sit back and enjoy your new Panasonic television.

Battery Installation and Precautions ............................................................................................................6

Control Panel Buttons....................................................................................................................................7

Remote Control Television Buttons .............................................................................................................7

STR..............................................................................................................................................8

F...................................................................................................................................................8

-/\/.................................................................................................................................................8

+//\................................................................................................................................................8

TV/AV...........................................................................................................................................8

STANDBY....................................................................................................................................9

PICTURE .....................................................................................................................................9

SOUND ........................................................................................................................................9

SET UP ........................................................................................................................................ 9

STEREO / MONO / BILINGUAL* ................................................................................................9

100Hz / PROGRE........................................................................................................................9

SURROUND ................................................................................................................................9

ASPECT.......................................................................................................................................9

RECALL .......................................................................................................................................9

N NORMALISATION .....................................................................................................................10

STR............................................................................................................................................10

? HELP..........................................................................................................................................10

SOUND MUTE...........................................................................................................................10

PROGRAMME NUMBER DOWN AND UP ............................................................................... 10

VOLUME DOWN AND UP.........................................................................................................10

TV / AV / RGB ...........................................................................................................................10

COLOURED BUTTONS ............................................................................................................11

STILL .........................................................................................................................................11

0 ~ 9 DIRECT PROGRAMME NUMBER SELECTION ......................................................................11

- / - - TWO DIGIT PROGRAMME NUMBER SELECTION ................................................................11

Using the On Screen Displays ...................................................................................................................11

Picture Menu Operation .......................................................................................................................12 ~ 13

MENU ........................................................................................................................................12

CONTRAST, BRIGHTNESS, COLOUR, SHARPNESS, NTSC-TINT ......................................12

COLOUR TEMPERATURE .......................................................................................................13

PICTURE NOISE REDUCTION ................................................................................................13

ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE ....................................................................................................13

SCAN MODE .............................................................................................................................13

Sound Menu Operation ........................................................................................................................14 ~ 15

MENU ........................................................................................................................................14

VOLUME, BASS, TREBLE, BALANCE, HEADPHONE VOL, ................................................... 14

SUBWOOFER ...........................................................................................................................15

SURROUND MENU...................................................................................................................15

Set Up Menu Operation........................................................................................................................16 ~ 17

TELETEXT.................................................................................................................................16

OFF TIMER ...............................................................................................................................16

FLICKER REDUCTION .............................................................................................................16

STROBE ....................................................................................................................................16

CH COLOUR SET .....................................................................................................................16

VCR / GAME.............................................................................................................................. 17

TEXT SELECT........................................................................................................................... 17

CHILD LOCK .............................................................................................................................17

COLOUR SYSTEM ....................................................................................................................17

TUNING MENU..........................................................................................................................17

GEOMAGNETIC........................................................................................................................17

LANGUAGE...............................................................................................................................17

Aspect Control ..............................................................................................................................................18

CONTENTS

Teletext Operation ................................................................................................................................19 ~ 21

F.P. (Favourite Page) ................................................................................................................19

Set Up ........................................................................................................................................20

TV/TEXT ....................................................................................................................................20

STR (Store)................................................................................................................................20

PAGE NUMBER UP AND DOWN BUTTONS........................................................................... 20

SUB-PAGE NUMBER UP AND DOWN BUTTONS ..................................................................20

COLOUR CODED BUTTONS ...................................................................................................20

INDEX ........................................................................................................................................20

HOLD .........................................................................................................................................20

0 ~ 9 PAGE NUMBER BUTTONS......................................................................................................20

REVEAL.....................................................................................................................................21

F/T/B (Full / Top / Bottom).........................................................................................................21

DISPLAY CANCEL ....................................................................................................................21

TIME TEXT ................................................................................................................................21

Tuning Menu .........................................................................................................................................22 ~ 30

Channel Allocation .....................................................................................................................23

SYS Select.................................................................................................................................23

Auto Tune ..................................................................................................................................24

Manual Tune ..............................................................................................................................25

Tuning the Television to a VCR .................................................................................................25

Fine Tuning ................................................................................................................................26

Skip ............................................................................................................................................26

Geomagnetic Correction..............................................................................................................................27

Remote Control VCR/LD/DVD Operation ...................................................................................................28

Remote Control VCR/LD/DVD Buttons and Switches ....................................................................................29

REWIND / REVIEW ...................................................................................................................29

STOP .........................................................................................................................................29

POWER BUTTON ..................................................................................................................... 29

RECORD ...................................................................................................................................29

PAUSE.......................................................................................................................................29

PLAY..........................................................................................................................................29

FAST FORWARD / CUE ...........................................................................................................29

VCR/LD/DVD .............................................................................................................................29

PROGRAMME NUMBER UP AND DOWN / PROGRAMME SKIP .......................................... 29

STILL ADVANCE DISC SIDE B SELECTION........................................................................... 29

DISC SIDE A SELECTION........................................................................................................29

Manufacturers’ Code Settings.........................................................................................................................30

Connecting Equipment to the TV .......................................................................................................31 ~ 35

Front Panel Connections ................................................................................................................................31

Connecting to the RGB Input Terminals ....................................................................................31

Adjusting the RGB Picture .........................................................................................................32

AV Equipment ............................................................................................................................32

Headphone.................................................................................................................................33

Rear Panel Connections .................................................................................................................................34

Monitor Out ................................................................................................................................34

Connecting a Standard VCR to the AV Input ............................................................................35

Connecting S-Video Equipment to the AV Input........................................................................35

Connecting DVD Equipment to the AV Input .............................................................................35

Customer Information ..........................................................................................................................36 ~ 40

Warnings And Cautions .................................................................................................................................. 36

Cleaning, Locating and Caring for the Television ...........................................................................................37

Caring for the Remote Control ........................................................................................................................37

Troubleshooting ..............................................................................................................................................38

Specifications ..................................................................................................................................................39

Customer’s Record ........................................................................................................................... Back Page

Battery Installation and Replacement

Place your thumb on the battery cover triangle. Apply a slight downward pressure with the thumb and slide the cover back. This allows the cover to be removed.

Insert the batteries ensuring the polarity is correct. The polarity is identified by the “ + “ symbol on the battery and the “ + “ and “ - “ symbols on the battery compartment. The springs inside the battery compartment connect to the negative terminal of the battery.

Two “AA” size batteries

Fit the battery cover and slide it forward until it “clicks” into place.

Battery Precautions

• Do Not use rechargeable batteries. Differences in size and performance may cause incorrect operation.

• Do Not mix battery types (Alkaline with zinc-carbon etc.)

• Do Not mix old and new batteries. Replace both batteries at the same time.

• Do Not attempt to recharge batteries.

• Do Not short circuit batteries.

• Do Not disassemble batteries.

• Do Not heat or burn batteries.

Control Panel Buttons

Open the control panel door to gain access to the Television Controls Push the door at the point marked to open. Push again to close.

STR F - / \/ + / /\ TV/AV

Remote Control Television Buttons

STR F -/V +/V TV/AV

S-VIDEO VIDEO

L/MONO R

AUDIO

RGB (31.5kHz)

AV3

Stand By

Picture

Sound

Set Up

Stereo / Mono / *Bilingual

100Hz / Progressive Scan

Surround

Aspect

Recall

Mute Programme Number Up

Volume Up Volume Down

Programme Number Down TV / AV

Coloured Buttons. Used for Aspect Functions AV Selection Teletext Functions

Still

Direct Programme Numbers

Two Digit Programme Numbers

Normalisation

Store

Help

Door

For details of TELETEXT Operation remote control operation, please refer to page 19. For details of VCR, LD and DVD remote control operation, please refer to page 28. * Bilingual broadcasting is not currently available in Australia.

Television Control Panel Buttons BUTTON WHAT IT DOES

STR

This button is used to store tuning information and other function settings. It is

STR

also used to start the menu demonstration.

The F button is used to select the on screen display functions. Push the button to select the following functions sequentially.

VOLUME GEOMAGNETIC

CONTRAST TUNING MODE

- / \/

+ / /\

BRIGHTNESS BALANCE

COLOUR TREBLE

SHARPNESS BASS

NTSC-TINT

Notes:

NTSC-TINT: Only displayed when receiving NTSC signals. TUNING MODE: Not displayed when in AV mode. BALANCE: Not displayed when SURROUND is on.

- / \/

This button is used to select the next lower programme number. It is also used with the F button to adjust function settings.

+ / /\

This button is used to select the next higher programme number. It is also used with the F button to adjust function settings.

TV / AV

This button is used to switch between the TV mode and the four AV modes.

TV/AV

Please refer to drawing on Page 7 for location of Television Control Buttons.

Remote Control Television Operation BUTTON WHAT IT DOES

STANDBY

The remote control button is used to turn the television into Stand-By mode. When the television is in Stand-By it is possible to turn it back on by Pushing this remote control Power Button, the Programme Number UP or DOWN Button (front panel or remote control) or any of the direct Programme Number Buttons.

PICTURE

This button is used to select the picture menu. Please refer to page 13 for detailed operating instructions.

SOUND

This button is used to select the sound menu. Please refer to page 15 for detailed operating instructions.

SET UP

This button is used to select the set up menu. Please refer to page 17 for detailed operating instructions.

STEREO / MONO

Pushing the button changes the mode from Stereo ( ) to Mono ( ) and back again. Normally the television will detect whether the broadcast signal is Mono or Stereo and will set the mode accordingly. If the Stereo signal is weak or if the receiving conditions are not the best, it is recommended that the Mono mode be manually selected.

BILINGUAL *

This system allows two languages to be transmitted on one signal. Switching between the Main ( I ) and Sub ( II ) positions selects the desired language.

* Note: Bilingual sound is not currently available in Australia.

100Hz / PROGRE

This button allows you to change the Picture refresh setting between AUTO, 100Hz MODE and PROGRESSIVE. Please refer to SCAN MODE on page 13.

SURROUND

This button switches the SURROUND Sound on and off.

ASPECT

This button is used to move through the different aspect options of AUTO, 4:3, 16:9 and S-ZOOM. Please refer to page 18. Note: AUTO is only available in AV Mode.

RECALL

Pushing this button will display all current active functions. The functions that can be displayed include AV Number, Programme Number, Sound Option, Picture Option, Stereo or Mono and Off-Timer setting. Pushing the button again cancels the recall function and removes the text being displayed on the screen. If the button is not Pushed within about 2 seconds it automatically switches to display the Programme Number or the AV Number and the Off-Timer setting.

Pushing the button again cancels the recall function and removes the text being displayed on the screen.

Please refer to drawing on Page 7 for location of Remote Control Buttons.

Remote Control Television Operation

BUTTON WHAT IT DOES

NORMALISATION

The Normalisation Button is used to reset the television to factory set levels. Colour, Sharpness, Contrast, Brightness, Treble, Bass and Balance will be reset. The button will only operate if the menu is displayed on the screen.

STR

The STR (Store) button is used with a number of features to store settings after adjustments have been made or options have been set. It is also used in TELETEXT and tuning functions.

HELP

Pushing this button displays on screen instructions on how to adjust various settings and how to connect external equipment. Push the HELP button and

select one of the options. Refer to page 11.

SOUND MUTE

Pushing this button reduces the sound from the television to nil. Pushing the button again returns the sound to the original setting. Pushing the Volume Up ( + ) or Down ( - ) will also restore the volume level setting.

PROGRAMME NUMBER UP AND DOWN

Pushing this button selects the next higher ( /\ ) or lower ( \/ ) Programme Number in sequence. Programme Numbers which have been “Skipped” (See page 29) will be bypassed when this button is used.

VOLUME DOWN AND UP

This button is used to increase ( + ) or decrease ( - ) the volume output level from the television.

TV / AV

Pushing the TV/AV Button will cycle between TV, the current AV Input, RGB and back to TV. While the AV indicator is still on screen the different AV inputs can be selected using the coloured buttons. RED = AV1 GREEN = AV2 YELLOW = AV3/RGB BLUE = AV4

COLOURED BUTTONS

These buttons are used for:

- selecting different S-Zoom options

- selecting different AV inputs

- teletext functions

Still

Push this button to freeze the picture on the screen. Push it again to return to normal viewing.

Please refer to drawing on Page 7 for location of Remote Control Buttons.

Remote Control Television Operation

BUTTON WHAT IT DOES

DIRECT PROGRAMME NUMBER SELECTION

Single Digit Programme Numbers (0 to 9) can be accessed directly by Pushing the corresponding number on the Remote Control Transmitter.

TWO DIGIT PROGRAMME NUMBER SELECTION

To directly access Programme Numbers 10 to 99, Push the “- / - -” Button followed by the two digits required. For example, to select Programme Number 12:

The On-Screen display will be as shown:

_ _ 1_ 12

Please refer to drawing on Page 7 for location of Remote Control Buttons.

Using The On Screen Displays

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

PICTURE

MENU DYNAMIC CONTRAST BRIGHTNESS COLOUR SHARPNESS NTSC-TINT

PICTURE

C. TEMP STANDARD

AI AUTO SCAN MODE AUTO

P-NR AUTO

SOUND

MENU DYNAMIC VOLUME BASS TREBLE HEADPHONE VOL SUBWOOFER NORMAL SURROUND MENU ON

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: The help box is not shown in the menu pictures in this manual due to space limitations.

SET UP MENU

CHILD LOCK OFF TUNING MENU GEOMAGNETIC LANGUAGE ENGLISH

ON SCREEN HELP Instruction box

SET UP MENU

TELETEXT TOP OFF TIMER OFF FLICKER REDUC OFF STROBE CH COLOUR SET VCR/GAME OFF TEXT SELECT ENGLISH

TV/AV EXIT

PICTURE

MENU DYNAMIC CONTRAST BRIGHTNESS COLOUR SHARPNESS NTSC-TINT C. TEMP STANDARD P-NR AUTO

SELECT CHANGE

Picture Menu Operation

1 Push the PICTURE button.

2 Move to the option menu using or .

3 Adjust the chosen option using or

Push the TV/AV at any time to return to watching TV.

MENU The MENU control allows you to change the

Picture setting between Dynamic, Standard and Soft.

Use the or buttons to switch between settings.

DYNAMIC For viewing in brightly lit rooms. This menu selects higher than

normal levels of Brightness and Contrast.

STANDARD For viewing in normal (evening lighting) environments. This

menu selects the normal levels of Brightness and Contrast.

SOFT For viewing in a dark room. This menu selects reduced levels of

Brightness and Contrast.

CONTRAST, BRIGHTNESS, COLOUR, SHARPNESS, NTSC-TINT

Item Effect Function On-Screen Indication

Adjust for best picture

CONTRAST contrast.

Less More

CONTRAST

Adjust for easier viewing

BRIGHTNESS of dark pictures such as

Darker Brighter night scenes.

BRIGHTNESS

PICTURE

MENU DYNAMIC CONTRAST BRIGHTNESS COLOUR SHARPNESS NTSC-TINT C. TEMP STANDARD P-NR AUTO

COLOUR Adjust the level of colour

Less More in the picture.

SHARPNESS Adjust to make the

Softer Sharper picture sharper or softer.

NTSC-TINT Adjust for best skin

Redish Greenish tones.

COLOUR

SHARPNESS

NTSC-TINT

Notes:

1. You can change the level for each function (Contrast, Brightness, Colour, Sharpness and NTSC-Tint) for each picture menu option.

2. Picture menu levels can be set for TV, AV1, AV2, AV3 and AV4 modes.

3. NTSC-TINT only appears when the TV is receiving NTSC signals.

4. Only CONTRAST and BRIGHTNESS will be displayed when the TV is set to RGB.

5. Only CONTRAST will be displayed in TELETEXT mode.

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