Panasonic TX-76DT30A User Manual

TX-76DT30A

Wide Screen Stereo Colour Television with

Integrated Decoder

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Operating Instructions

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

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Trade Mark of the DVB Digital Video Broadcasting Project (1991 to 1996)

Registration number 2716

Panasonic

and the Environment

Reduce, Reuse, Recycle

Dear Panasonic Customer, Welcome to the Panasonic family. We hope that you will have many years of enjoyment from

your new Colour Television. Thank you for choosing to buy this Panasonic Colour Television. It was assembled at our Panasonic

Television factory in Penrith, Australia under an inter nationally accredited quality and environmental system. You can therefore be assured that you have purchased a quality product incorporating features to reduce environmental impacts.

As part of our commitment to conserving natural resources we provide the following information about the reuse, recycling and disposal of your packaging.

Cardboard

Cardboard comprises up to 75% of the packaging in your Panasonic TV and all of our cartons are manufactured with optimum levels of recycled fibre.

1. Reuse Cartons can be readily folded and packed flat for storage and made up when required for later use.

2. Recycling If you, or someone else has no further use for the carton, it can be flattened or cut up and placed into the recycle bin or service provided by your local council (applicable for most parts of Australia).

By recycling the cardboard you are benefiting the environment by reducing

waste to landfill and reducing the dependence on virgin forest timbers for paper fibre.

Plastics

Panasonic is reducing the number of different plastics used in both the Television and its packaging. Unfortunately you are unable to include the type of plastic used in Television packaging in the curbside -

recycling program. Polystyrene foam and other plastic will need to be placed in your general waste bin.

About Panasonic Panasonic Australia and Panasonic AVC Networks Australia Pty Ltd are signatories to the National Packaging Covenant. The Covenant is an agreement between Governments and member companies aimed at reducing the amount of waste going to landfill through Reducing, Reusing and Recycling. Panasonic and Panasonic AVC Networks Australia Pty Ltd contribute to the industry transitional funding arrangements to support curbside recycling in Australia.

Important Information

Warning

This television weighs 57kg. Most of the weight is at the front of the television. Although the television has been tilt tested and meets current Australian and International Standards, we recommend that great care be taken when positioning the television.

* Do not allow the front of the set to overhang the stand or cabinet. * Make sure that the stand or cabinet is flat and does not lean forward. * Do not allow anyone to climb or sit on the television. * Do not place any heavy weights on the television.

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 that 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

(degaussing) 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 31 for operating instructions for the GEOMAGNETIC feature.

Analogue and Digital television - what are they?

Analogue transmission is the system that has been used for many years for broadcasting television programmes. With continuous impro vements in technology it is now possible to transmit programmes in a digital format, allowing clearer pictures, more stations and other services to be displayed on screen. Digital television is provided in three different ways; it can be sent along a cable connection direct to your house, broadcast from a satellite, or broadcast using traditional land based (terrestrial) transmitters. The first two options require you to have an extra 'set top box' decoder and in the case of satellite, a receiving dish mounted outdoors.

While allowing you to receive traditional analogue transmissions in the usual way, this television can also receive terrestrial digital services using an integrated (Digital Video Broadcasting) decoder. This allows you to enjoy the new era of digital terrestrial television without the need for a 'set top box' or satellite dish – a good roof mounted antenna is all you should need.

Trade Mark of the DVB Digital Video Broadcasting Project (1991 to 1996).

Registration number 2716

Getting Started......................................................................................................................... 5 ~ 9

Television Control Panel.............................................................................................................. 10

POWER, STR, F, - / \/, + / /\, TV/AV............................................................................ 10

Remote Control ................................................................................................................... 11 ~ 13

SETUP ..................................................................................................................... 12

MUTE....................................................................................................................... 12

PICTURE ................................................................................................................. 12

GUIDE...................................................................................................................... 12

HELP ....................................................................................................................... 12

VOLUME UP ............................................................................................................ 12

OK ........................................................................................................................... 12

VOLUME DOWN....................................................................................................... 12

TEXT........................................................................................................................ 12

COLOURED BUTTONS ............................................................................................ 12

N.............................................................................................................................. 12

AMBIENCE............................................................................................................... 12

DIRECT TV RECORD............................................................................................... 12

ASPECT ...................................................................................................................12

STANDBY ................................................................................................................ 13

SOUND .................................................................................................................... 13

TV/AV ...................................................................................................................... 13

INFORMATION......................................................................................................... 13

PROGRAMME NUMBER UP ..................................................................................... 13

POSITION BUTTONS ............................................................................................... 13

PROGRAMME NUMBER DOWN............................................................................... 13

STTL........................................................................................................................ 13

EXIT......................................................................................................................... 13

PROGRAMME NUMBERS ........................................................................................ 13

DIRECT CHANNEL ...................................................................................................13

STILL....................................................................................................................... 13

Picture Menu ................................................................................................................................ 14

Sound Menu ................................................................................................................................ 15

Aspect Control ............................................................................................................................. 16

Setup Menu ................................................................................................................................ 17

Guide ................................................................................................................................ 18

DVB Timer Programming.............................................................................................................. 19

DVB Setup Menu........................................................................................................................... 21

Favourites Setup .......................................................................................................................... 22

System Update ............................................................................................................................. 23

Tuning Menu ................................................................................................................................ 24

Auto setup ................................................................................................................ 25

Analogue manual tuning............................................................................................26

Q-Link Download .......................................................................................................28

Shipping condition.....................................................................................................30

Owner ID .................................................................................................................. 31

Geomagnetic Correction .............................................................................................................. 32

Teletext Operation ................................................................................................................ 33 ~ 35

Connecting Equipment to the TV.......................................................................................... 36 ~ 43

VCR Installation ........................................................................................................36

Remote Control VCR / DVD Operation ....................................................................... 37

Front Panel Connections ........................................................................................... 38

Connectors ............................................................................................................... 39

Rear Panel Connections .................................................................................... 40 ~ 42

Common Interface Module......................................................................................... 42

PC Connection and Modem ....................................................................................... 43

Customer Information........................................................................................................... 44 ~ 47

Frequently Asked Question........................................................................................ 44

Warnings and Cautions .............................................................................................45

Troubleshooting........................................................................................................ 46

Specifications............................................................................................................ 47

Getting Started

SERIALAV1

AV2

AV4MODE

AUDIO OUT

RF CABLE

Use AV2

SERIALAV1

AV2

AV4MODE

AUDIO OUT

RF CABLE

Connecting the Aerial

For your safety any external aerial should be installed by a reputable qualified installer and should comply with Australian Standard AS1417.1. The RF (Aerial) Input impedance of this television is 75? . If your aerial lead is 300? ribbon (two wires separated by a flat plastic sheet) you will require a 300? /75? Balun

in order to connect your aerial to the television. If you are just using the television with no other equipment (VCR, DVD Player, Set Top Box etc) then

connect the aerial as per step 1. If you are connecting VCR then connect the aerial as shown in step 2. If your VCR is Q-Link compatible then go to step 3.

Step 1 - Using the television on its own.

RF-IN Terminal 75? Co-Axial Cable

Step 2 - Using the television with a Standard VCR.

VCR

RF OUT

RF IN

Step 3 - Using the television with a Q-Link compatible VCR.

VCR

RF OUTRF IN

(Not Supplied)

Refer to pages 38 to 41 for S-VHS VCR, DVD and other Audio / Video connections.

CI 1

TO ACCESS COMMON

INTERFACE SLOTS PLEASE

REMOVE COVER

INTERFACE SLOTS PLEASE

CI 2

CI 1

CI 2

TO ACCESS COMMON

REMOVE COVER

(Not Supplied)

Socket

Scart - Scart

Cable

(Not Supplied)

Getting Started Battery Replacement and Installation

Place your thumb on triangle on the battery cover. 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 correct polarity. The polarity is identified by the “ + “ and “ – “ symbols 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.

Connect the Power Plug

This television is designed for the Australi an 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.

Power Switch

If the television is not going to be used for a while, turn it off with the power switch. This will reduce the amount of electricity used, reduce greenhouse emissions and save you money.

Getting Started

Start ATP Exit

Northern Territory

State / Territory

Auto Setup

Unless your dealer has already programmed your television then Auto Setup will begin.

State / Territory

New South Wales / ACT

Victoria Queensland South Australia

Western Australia Tasmania

Select the state or territory in which you live.

Press the Red button to start the Auto Setup.

The television will search for the digital and analogue stations simultaneously. TV stations will be located, sorted into order and stored ready for use. Stations are sorted into the following order: DVB Stations sorted by their logical channel number

Analogue Stations sorted into channel order. The programme order depends on the TV signal, the broadcasting system and reception conditions. If a "Q-Link", "NEXTVIEWLINK" or compatible VCR has been connected to the AV2 socket before

starting the Auto Setup, programme information will be downloaded to the VCR. Only the analogue programme positions will be downloaded to the VCR, in the correct order. Not all VCRs support this download of programme information, some may require to be started manually. Refer to your VCR operating instruction book. If a VCR other than those described above has been connected, then there will be no download operation. The TV is now ready for use:

Notes: If the VCR has not accepted download data from the TV, you may need to select the Download option from the VCR's menu system. Refer to your VCR operating instruction book. If Q-Link is not operating correctly, check the following:

? The Scart cable is connected to the TV's AV2 Scarf socket. ? The Scart cable is connected to the VCR's compatible (Q-Link, NEXTVIEWLINK or similar

? The Scart cable is a "fully wired" type.

For further information on Q-Link and connecting equipment, see pages 5, 28 and 29.

AUTO SETUP IN PROGRESS SEARCHING : PLEASE WAIT

Stored CH02

00 75:02 44

technology) Scart socket.

Getting Started

Colour Balance Normal

Select

Access

PICTURE

SOUND

Using the On -Screen Displays

This TV has a comprehensive system of On-Screen Display (OSD) menus to access adjustments and options.

Instructions

Main Title

Selection bar Indicator for options Sub-menus

Picture menu

Contrast

Brightness

Colour

Sharpness

P-NR Off

AI On

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

Some selections, for example, Off timer, allow a change of setting 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 OK button is used to store settings after adjustments have been made or options have been set for example Picture and Sound settings.

The EXIT button is used to exit the menu system and return to the normal viewing screen.

The HELP button will run a demonstration of the menus available. During normal viewing, with no OSDs displayed, press the HELP button and select one of the options.

Exit

HELP

Getting Started

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Information Banner

The Information banner provides access to information on current and upcoming programmes and easy switching between all channels or just those in your Favourites list. Note: This feature only applies to digital channels.

Press the Information button.

An information banner will appear with details of the current programme being broadcast. These details may include the channel number and programme position, the title and duration of the current or next programme, details of transmitted support services (for example text, multi audio, and subtitles) and the current time.

You can set how long the information banner stays on screen. See page 21.

Use the cursor up and down buttons to scroll through the programme list.

If you have set favourite channels and want to scroll through only those channels, press the Blue button.

To step through your favourite channels press the Blue button repeatedly.

Further information on the individual programmes shown can be displayed by pressing the Information button.

To return to the normal Information banner view press the Information button once more.

For information on the upcoming (next) programme on any Individual channel, press the Left or Right cursor button.

To select any programme listed In the Information banner press the OK button.

You can press the Exit button at any time to return to normal viewing mode.

Ta Nea Ton Ennea 08:00 - 08:59 <Now> For info press

Ta Nea Ton Ennea 08:00 - 08:59 <Now> Exit info : News via satellite from ERT Athens. In Greek. No subtitles.

Le Journal 08:59 - 09:29 <Next> For info press

Television Control Panel Buttons

STR

F -

/ \/

/ \/ TV/AV

Open the front panel door to gain access to the Television Controls push the door at the point marked with a triangle

Push again to close

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

BUTTON WHAT IT DOES

POWER

This button is used to turn the television on and off.

STR (Store) This button is used to store tuning information and other function settings.

F (Function Select) The F button is used to select the on screen display functions. Push the

button to select the following functions sequentially:

Volume, Contrast, Brightness, Colour, Sha rpness, Tint, Bass, Treble,

Balance, Tuning and Geomagnetic Correction.

Notes: Tint: Only displayed when receiving NTSC signals. Tuning: Not displayed when the TV is showing a DVB station or when in

AV mode.

For manual tuning of analogue stations please refer to page 26 or 27. For Geomagnetic Correction instructions please refer to page 32.

- / \/

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.

Note:

When the television is in Stand -By it is possible to turn it back on by pressing the Programme Number UP or DOWN Button.

Television Remote Control Buttons

2580369

TV/AV

SOUND

TEXT

STTL

EXIT

SET UP SOUND MUTE STANDBY PICTURE SOUND GUIDE TV / AV HELP INFORMATION VOLUME UP PROGRAMME NUMBER

UP OK POSITION BUTTONS VOLUME DOWN PROGRAMME NUMBER

PICTURE

GUIDE

HELP

DOWN

TEXT SUBTITLES

EXIT COLOUR CODED BUTTONS

N AMBIENCE PROGRAMME

NUMBERS

DIRECT TV RECORD

ASPECT DIRECT CHANNEL NUMBER PLAY REWIND / REVIEW .FAST FORWARD / CUE STOP STILL ADVANCE VCR / DVD SWITCH RECORD

PROGRAMME DOWN STANDBY PROGRAMME UP STILL

For details of Teletext remote control operation, please refer to page 33. For details of VCR remote control operation, please refer to page 37.

SET UP

1 4 7

Television Remote Control Buttons

PICTURE

SET UP

This button is used to access advanced features such as Timer Programming, Off

Timer, DVB Tuner Lock, DVB Setup, Teletext, Flicker Reduction, Geomagnetic, AV2 Out, Tuning Menu and Volume Correction (AV only). Please refer to page 18.

MUTE

Pressing this button reduces the sound from the television to nil. Pressing the

button again returns the sound to the original setting. Pressing either + (Volume Up) or - (Volume Down) will also restore the volume level setting. “Mute” will be displayed on the screen.

PICTURE This button allows you to change Contrast, Brightness, Colour, Sharpness and

Colour Balance. It also allows you to control P-NR and AI. Please refer to page 14.

GUIDE The GUIDE Button displays the current television guide for all digital channels

available in your area. Please refer to page 18.

HELP Provides a demonstration of On Screen Display menus.

VOLUME UP Used to increase the volume level.

OK The OK Button is used to confirm selections and choices.

VOLUME DOWN Used to decrease the volume level.

TEXT This button is used to switch between TV and Teletext Modes.

COLOURED BUTTONS

These buttons are used for teletext functions and AV selection.

The N Button will recall settings stored with OK.

AMBIENCE

Used to turn the Ambience On or Off.

DIRECT TV RECORD Allows immediate recording of the programme currently on the screen.

ASPECT

This button is used to move through the different aspect ratios. The aspect options

HELP

are Panasonic Auto, 16:9, 14:9, 4:3, Zoom1, Zoom2 and Zoom3. Please refer to page 16.

Remote Control Televisi on Operation

SOUND

BUTTON WHAT IT DOES

STAND-BY 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 pressing this remote control Power Button, the Programme Number UP Button, the Programme Number DOWN Button or any of the direct Programme Number Buttons.

SOUND This button allows you to change Bass, Treble, Balance, and Headphone Volume

levels. It also allows you to select different sound modes and turn the Ambience On or Off. Please refer to page 15.

TV/AV This button is used to switch between the normal broadcast television stations or

the AV (Audio/Video) inputs.

Press the TV/AV button then press the appropriate coloured remote control button

(whilst the options remain on screen). Each AV input has two options. Press the appropriate coloured button again to select the alternate option.

You can adjust the volume level for each AV input individually to compensate for

different output levels from the audio sources. Please refer to page 17 for Volume correction adjustment.

INFORMATION This button is used to show the status information for the current Programme

position.

PROGRAMME NUMBER UP Pressing this button selects the next higher Programme Number in sequence.

POSITION / CURSOR BUTTONS

These buttons are used with the Menu buttons to select and change features of the

television.

PROGRAMME NUMBER DOWN Pressing this button selects the next lower Programme Number in sequence.

STTL (Subtitles)

Displays subtitles (if available). Pressing this button is the same as accessing

teletext and selecting page 801. Please refer to page 33 for further information.

EXIT

Used to close the on screen menus.

PROGRAMME NUMBERS Programme Numbers can be accessed directly by pressing the corresponding

number(s) on the Remote Control Transmitter.

DIRECT CHANNEL SELECTION To directly access analogue Programme Numbers, press the C Button followed by

the two digits required (e.g. C02, C28 etc).

STILL

Used to freeze the picture currently on the screen. Press again for normal viewing.

Picture Menu Operation

PICTURE

Colour

Press the PICTURE Button.

Move to your choice.

Select the option to change.

Change settings or choose another menu.

Press EXIT to leave the Picture menu.

Contrast

Brightness

Colour

Sharpness

Tint

Colour balance

P-NR

The Contrast, Brightness, Colour and Sharpness levels can be adjusted to suit your own preferences.

The Tint adjustment will only appear as a menu item if you have an NTSC signal source connected to the TV. You will be able to adjust the picture hue.

The Colour balance setting allows you to set the overall colour tone of the picture. You can switch between Cool, Normal and Warm.

P-NR will automatically reduce unwanted picture noise.

Al automatically analyses the incoming picture and processes it to give improved contrast and optimum depth of field.

EXIT

Select Access

Exit

Picture menu

Contrast

Brightness

Colour Sharpness Colour Balance Normal P-NR Off

AI On

Picture menu

Contrast

Brightness

Colour

Sharpness Colour Balance Normal

P-NR Off

AI On

Sound Menu Operation

SOUND

Mode

Press the SOUND Button.

Move to your choice.

Select the option to change.

Change settings or choose another menu.

Press EXIT to leave the Picture menu.

Bass

Treble

Balance

Headphone

volume

MPX

Multi audio

Mode

Ambience

Bass adjustment will emphasise the lower, deeper frequencies and can be increased or decreased.

Treble adjustment will emphasise the sharper, higher frequencies and can be increased or decreased.

Balance affects the levels of sound between the left and right speakers. Adjustment can be made so that the level from the speakers will suit your listening position.

The headphone volume can be adjusted independently of the TV speakers so that everyone can enjoy listening at their own comfort level.

(Not available with DVB programmes). Switch between Stereo and Mono. If reception deteriorates it is advisable to switch to Mono.

Multi audio, which will only appear when a DVB programme is selected, allows you to select an alternative sound track. The number of options available depends on each broadcast.

The sound can be improved during Music or Speech mode by selecting the appropriate function.

Ambience provides a dynamic enhancer to simulate improved spatial effects.

EXIT

Sound menu

Bass

Treble Balance Headphone volume Multi audio Eng

Mode Music

Ambience On

Sound menu

Bass

Treble Balance Headphone volume Multi audio Eng

Ambience On

Music

Speech

Select Access

Exit

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Contents

Getting Started

Television Control Panel Buttons

Television Remote Control Buttons

Picture Menu Operation

Sound Menu Operation