Panasonic TX-76PW150A Operating Instruction

TX-76PW150A
TX-66PW150A

Wide Screen Stereo Colour Television

Operating Instructions

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

TQB4A0159

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 internationally 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.

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Important Information

Warning

This television is very heavy (see page 39). 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 24 for operating instructions for the GEOMAGNETIC feature.

Customer’s Record

The serial number of this product can be found on its rear cover and on the carton. It is recommended
that you note the serial number and other details in the space provided and retain this booklet in a safe
place as a permanent record of your purchase to aid in identification in the event of theft or loss.

Model No.
Serial No. PA -
Purchase Date
Purchased From

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Contents

Getting Started....................................................................................................................................5 ~ 6

Television Control Panel..........................................................................................................................7

POWER, STR, F, - / \/, + / /\, TV/AV ...................................................................................................7

Remote Control ........................................................................................................................................8

Television Remote Control buttons..............................................................................................9 ~12

Teletext Remote Control buttons..............................................................................................29 ~ 30

VCR / LD/DVD Remote Control buttons...........................................................................................31

Main Menu ...............................................................................................................................................13

Picture...............................................................................................................................................14

Changing the Menu. Adjusting the Colour, NTSC-Tint, Brightness, Contrast, Sharpness,

Colour Temperature, Picture Noise Reduction and Artificial Intelligence.................................14

Sound................................................................................................................................15 ~ 16

Changing the Menu. Adjusting the Bass, Treble, Balance, Bass Boost and Loudness............15

Surround Sound Operation .......................................................................................................16

Features....................................................................................................................................17 ~ 20

Using the Blueback, Child Lock, VCR/GAME, RGB Skip and DE features..............................17

Changing the On-screen language. .........................................................................................18

Adjusting the screen for use as a computer monitor.................................................................18

Setting and using the Favourite channel feature.......................................................................19

Using the Wake Up Timer and Scan Mode features.................................................................20

Preset........................................................................................................................................21 ~ 24

Selecting the Country System and changing the Teletext language ........................................21

Auto Tune..................................................................................................................................22

Manual Tune..............................................................................................................................23

Geomagnetic Correction ...........................................................................................................24

POS. Setup...............................................................................................................................25 ~ 27

Using the Automatic Volume Level and Channel Colour Set features......................................25

Selecting the right Colour System.............................................................................................26

Using the Fine Tune and Skip functions. ..................................................................................27

Aspect Control........................................................................................................................................28

Teletext Operation ..........................................................................................................................29 ~ 30

Remote Control of Other Manufacturer’s Equipment.........................................................................32

Connecting Equipment to the TV..................................................................................................33 ~ 35

Front Panel Connections ..........................................................................................................33 ~ 34

Headphones..............................................................................................................................33

RGB Input..................................................................................................................................33

Front Panel AV Inputs...............................................................................................................34

Rear Panel Connections...........................................................................................................34 ~ 35

Connecting a Standard VCR.....................................................................................................34

Connecting an S-Video VCR.....................................................................................................34

Connecting a DVD Player .........................................................................................................35

Monitor Out................................................................................................................................35

Customer Information ....................................................................................................................36 ~ 39

Warnings and Cautions.....................................................................................................................36

Frequently Asked Questions.............................................................................................................37

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

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

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Getting Started
Connect 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 75Ω . If your
aerial lead is 300Ω ribbon (two wires separated by a flat plastic sheet) you will require a 300Ω /75Ω 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 shown below. If you are connecting VCR then connect the aerial as shown on page

34.

300Ω /75Ω Balun RF-IN Terminal 75Ω Co-Axial
(Not Supplied) Cable

For your safety any external aerial should be installed by a reputable qualified installer and should comply
with Australian Standard AS1417.1.
In New Zealand the installation should comply with International Standard IEC597-1.1.

VIDEO

AUDIO

LR

S-VIDEO

MONITOR

OUT

AV1 IN

MONO

AV3 IN

AV4 IN

COMPONENT

Y

PBP

R

Connect the Power Plug

This television is designed for the Australian Standard Mains Voltage of 240V 50Hz and the New Zealand
Standard Mains Voltage of 230V 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.

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Getting Started
Battery Installation and Replacement

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.

Caring for the Remote Control

The lens of the Remote Control should be kept clean and free of dirt and grease. Use a soft cloth
moistened with water and a mild detergent to keep the lens clean.

Lens
Remote Control

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Television Control Panel Buttons

L/MONO R

RGB (31.5kHz)

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

PRE. TV/AV

S-VIDEO VIDEO

AUDIO

AV2 IN

PRE. TV/AV - + \/ /\

BUTTON WHAT IT DOES

POWER

This button is used to turn the television on and off. The Indicator light (red)

will be on whenever the television is in Stand-By. The light will go out when
the television is running or turned OFF using the power button.

PRE. (Preset) The button is used to select various functions. Push the button to select the

PRE.

SYS Select See page 21
Auto Tune See page 22
Manual Tune See page 23
POS. Setup See page 27
Geomagnetic See page 24

TV / AV
Pressing the TV/AV button will cycle between TV, AV1, AV2, AV3, AV4,

TV/AV

-

This button is used to decrease the volume. It is also used with the PRE.

+

This button is used to increase the volume. It is also used with the PRE.

\/

This button is used to select the next lower programme number.

\/

/\
This button is used to select the next higher programme number.

/\

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.

following functions sequentially:

RGB and back to TV. If the RGB Skip is turned on then RGB will not be
selected. Please refer to page 17.

button to select, change or adjust function settings.

button to select, change or adjust function settings.

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Television Remote Control Buttons

TV/AV

VCR/LD/DVD

ASPECT SURROUND PICTURE MENU SOUND MENU

R - TUNE FAVORITE VCR LD/DVD

F.P. TIME TEXT HOLD F/T/B

DISPLAY LIST LIST

212223234245256267278289291030113112321333143415351636401737411838193942434420

1

100Hz/
PROGRE

DISC SIDE

MAIN MENU

TV/TEXT

REVEAL CANCEL F. TEXT STORE

INDEX

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Television Remote Control Buttons

Item Function Refer to No. Page

1 100Hz / Progressive................................10

2 Power Standby........................................10

3 Direct Programme Number.....................10

4 Recall......................................................10

5 Surround..................................................10

6 Aspect.....................................................10

7 Rapid Tune..............................................10

8 Favorite ...................................................10

9 VCR/LD/DVD Rewind/Review ................31

10 VCR/LD/DVD Stand-by ..........................31

11 VCR/LD/DVD Stop .................................31

12 Programme Number Up (VCR) /

Skip Forward (LD/DVD) ..........................31

13 Programme Number Down (VCR) /

Skip Back (LD/DVD)................................31

14 Main Menu...............................................11

15 Position button ........................................11

16 TV/TEXT .................................................29

17 Time TEXT..............................................29

18 Favourite Page........................................29

19 Display Cancel........................................30

20 Reveal.....................................................30

21 Colour Coded buttons.............................30

22 Sound Mute.............................................11

Item Function Refer to
No. Page

23 TV/AV Mode Selection............................ 11

24 Programme Number Up/Down ............... 11

25 Volume Up/Down.................................... 11

26 Two Digit Programme Number

Selection.................................................11

27 Picture Menu...........................................11

28 Sound Menu............................................ 12

29 LD/DVD Select........................................ 31

30 VCR Select .............................................31

31 VCR/LD/DVD Play .................................31

32 VCR/LD/DVD Fast Forward/Cue............31

33 Still / Advance (VCR) /

Disc Side A Selection (LD/DVD).............31

34 Disc Side B Selection (LD/DVD).............31

35 Pause / Still............................................. 31

36 Record .................................................... 31

37 Off Timer................................................. 12

38 Stereo / Mono ......................................... 12

39 Normalisation.......................................... 12

40 Index .......................................................30

41 Full/Top/Bottom....................................... 30

42 Hold......................................................... 30

43 List/Store.................................................30

44 List/Fast Text (Top Text)......................... 30

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Television Remote Control Buttons

100Hz/PROGRE

100Hz / Progressive

This button allows you to change the Picture refresh setting between AUTO,

100Hz MODE and PROGRESSIVE.

Standby

The remote control button is used to turn the television into Standby 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 or DOWN
button (front panel or remote control) or any of the direct Programme Number
buttons.

Direct Programme Number Selection

0 ~ 9

Single Digit Programme Numbers (0 to 9) can be accessed directly by

pressing the corresponding number on the Remote Control Transmitter.

RECALL

This button operates in three stages.
Stage 1 - Pressing this button will display all current active functions. The

functions that can be displayed include Stereo or Mono, Scan
Setting, Aspect Ratio, AV Number, Programme Number, Sound
Option, Picture Option, and Off-Timer setting. After about 2
seconds it automatically switches to stage 2.

Stage 2 - Pressing the button again displays the Programme Number or

the AV Number and the Off-Timer setting.

Stage 3 - Pressing for the third time cancels the recall function and

removes the text being displayed on the screen.

SURROUND

SURROUND

Surround sound is designed to recreate the spatial effect of a movie theatre or

concert hall. It brings added depth to the sound from your television.

Pressing this button switches between OFF, VIRTUAL and SPATIAL. Please

refer to page 16

ASPECT

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

R – TUNE (Rapid Tune)

This button is used to swap between the channel you are now watching and

FAVORITE

This button allows you to access your favourite channels. Please refer to page

ASPECT

ratios available are AUTO, 16:9, 14:9, JUST, 4:3, ZOOM1 and ZOOM 2.
Please refer to page 28.

R-TUNE

the last channel you were watching. This function does not work with AV.

FAVORITE

19 for more information.

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Remote Control Television Operation

BUTTON WHAT IT DOES

MAIN MENU

MAIN MENU

Pushing this button allows you to access the following options: ­ PICTURE see page 14
SOUND see page 15
FEATURES see page 17
PRESET see page 21
LANGUAGE see page 18

Position Buttons

These buttons (Up, Down, Left and Right) are used to select menu options

and change levels of selected functions.

Sound MUTE

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

symbol will appear on the screen.

Pressing the button again returns the sound to the original setting. Pressing

the Volume Up ( + ) will also restore the volume level setting.

TV / AV

Pressing the TV/AV button will cycle between TV, AV1, AV2, AV3, AV4, RGB

Programme Number UP and DOWN

Pressing this button selects the next higher ( /\ ) or lower ( \/ ) Programme

Volume UP and DOWN

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

TWO DIGIT PROGRAMME NUMBER SELECTION

To directly access Programme Numbers 10 to 99, press the “- / - -” button

Press the “- / - -” button, followed by the “1” and the “2”.

PICTURE MENU

The Picture Menu button allows you to select one of three different picture

TV/AV

and back to TV. If the RGB Skip is turned on then RGB will not be selected.
Please refer to page 17.

Number in sequence. Programme Numbers which have been “Skipped” (See
page 27) will be bypassed when this button is used.

from the television. The volume level is shown on the screen as a green
indicator and as a number (0 ~ 100).

- / - -

followed by the two digits required. For example, to select Programme
Number 12:

PICTURE MENU

modes (Dynamic, Standard, and Soft).
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 normal levels of
Brightness and Contrast.

SOFT For viewing in a dark room. This menu selects

reduced levels of Brightness and Contrast.

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Television Remote Control Buttons

SOUND MENU

SOUND MENU

The Sound Menu button allows you to choose between three different sound

modes (Dynamic, Standard and Soft).

DYNAMIC: Used where music and speech are fairly

evenly spread.

STANDARD: Used where music is more common than

speech such as musicals, video clips etc.

SOFT: Used where speech is more common than

music such as talk shows, news broadcasts
etc.

OFF-TIMER

Pressing the Off-Timer allows the television to be preset to turn off after a

period of time. The timer settings (in minutes) are: 30, 60 and 90.

Setting the Off-Timer to AUTO will cause the television to go into Standby five

minutes after the television broadcast station you are tuned to stops
transmitting.

Setting the OFF-TIMER to 0 cancels the timer operation.

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 (II) selects the desired language.

* Note: Bilingual sound is not currently available.

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.

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Main Menu

AI

DE

ON

Menu On Screen Indication

Picture

See Page 14. *

* Only when an NTSC signal is received.

Sound
See Page 15.

Features
See Page 17.

Preset
See Page 21.

Language
See Page 18.

RGB Mode
See Page 18.

PICTURE

SOUND
FEATURES
PRESET
LANGUAGE
ENGLISH

PICTURE

SOUND

FEATURES
PRESET
LANGUAGE
ENGLISH

PICTURE
SOUND

FEATURES

PRESET
LANGUAGE
ENGLISH

PICTURE
SOUND
FEATURES

PRESET

LANGUAGE
ENGLISH

PICTURE
SOUND
FEATURES
PRESET

LANGUAGE

ENGLISH

PICTURE
SOUND
FEATURES

SCREEN

LANGUAGE
ENGLISH

PICTURE

MENU

COLOUR
NTSC-TINT
BRIGHTNESS
CONTRAST
SHARPNESS
C.TEMP
P-NR

SOUND

MENU

BASS
TREBLE
BALANCE
BASS BOOST
LOUDNESS
SURROUND

FEATURES

BLUE BACK

CHILD LOCK
VCR/GAME
FAVORITE CH
RGB SKIP
WAKE UP TIMER
SCAN MODE

PRESET

SYS SELECT

AUTO TUNE
MANUAL TUNE
POS SETUP
GEOMAGNETIC

SCREEN

H-SIZE

V-SIZE
H-POS.
V-POS.
PARABOLA

DYNAMIC

-----------|-----------

-----------|-----------

-----------|-----------

-----------|-----------

----------------------|

----------------|-----­STANDARD
OFF
OFF

DYNAMIC

--------------|--------

--------------------|--

-----------|----------­ON

STANDARD
OFF

OFF
OFF
ACCESS
OFF
OFF
AUTO
DYNAMIC

AUSTRALIA
ACCESS
ACCESS
ACCESS

------|--------

-----------|-----------

-----------|-----------

-----------|-----------

-----------|-----------

-----------|-----------

-----------|-----------

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Main Menu - Picture

Notes:

EXIT

ACCESS

SELECT

1. Push the MAIN MENU button.

2. Move to the PICTURE Menu using the Up or
Down button.

3. Choose the PICTURE Menu by using the Left
or Right buttons.

4. Choose the function to change using the Up or
Down button.

5. Adjust the setting of the function using the Left
or Right buttons.

6. Push the MAIN MENU button repeatedly until
you return to normal viewing.

Picture Menu Function

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 normal
levels of Brightness and Contrast.

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

Item Effect Indicator

COLOUR < > COLOUR ---------|----- 55

Less More

NTSC-TINT < > NTSC-TINT -------|------- 50

Reddish Greenish

BRIGHT < > BRIGHTNESS -------|------- 50

Darker Brighter

CONTRAST < > CONTRAST ----------|---- 70

Less More

SHARPNESS < > SHARPNESS ----|---------- 24

Softer Sharper

COLOUR TEMP < Change > Standard > Cool > Warm
P – NR < Change > ON > OFF
AI < Change > ON > OFF

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

2. NTSC-Tint adjustment is possible only if
an NTSC picture is being viewed.

COLOUR TEMP
The COLOUR TEMP. control allows you

to change the White balance setting
between Standard, Cool and Warm.

P - NR
The Picture Noise Reduction system is

designed to reduce picture noise during
poor quality reception conditions.
Pushing the left or right buttons will
change the PNR setting between OFF
and ON.

AI
When the AI (Artificial Intelligence) is

turned on it continually and precisely
detects fine differences in the picture
signal. It also detects differences in the
brightness, black level and contrast
level.

This function automatically adjusts the

picture to the best possible quality for
the scene and reproduces images that
provide a sense of depth.

Normalisation

Pressing the Normal (N) button on the remote control, whilst the Picture Menu is displayed, will return all
picture settings to the factory-preset levels. This is called “Normalisation”.
Normalisation will not occur if the Picture Menu is not displayed when the Normal (N) button is pressed.

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Main Menu - Sound

EXIT

ACCESS

SELECT

1. Push the MAIN MENU button.

2. Move to the SOUND Menu using the Up or
Down button.

3. Choose the SOUND Menu by using the Left or
Right buttons.

4. Choose the function to change using the Up or
Down button.

5. Adjust the setting of the function using the Left
or Right buttons.

6. Push the MAIN MENU repeatedly until you
return to normal viewing.

Sound Menu Function

DYNAMIC. Amplifies the Low Frequencies and outputs optimum sound. Used where music is

more common than speech such as musicals, video clips etc.
STANDARD. Used where speech is more common than music such as talk shows, news etc.
SOFT. Used where music and speech are fairly evenly spread.

Note: Sound menu levels can be set for TV, AV1, AV2, AV3, AV4 and RGB modes.

Item Effect Indicator / Operation

BASS < > BASS -------|------ 12 Not adjustable in VIRTUAL Mode.

Less More

TREBLE < > TREBLE ----------|--- 18 Not adjustable in VIRTUAL Mode.

Less More

BALANCE < > BALANCE -------|------ 32

Left Right

BASS BOOST < > Used to increase the Bass level.

Off On

LOUDNESS < > Used to increase the Bass level at low volume settings.

Off On

SURROUND < > Please refer to page 16

Change

Normalisation

Pressing the Normal (N) button on the remote control, whilst the Sound Menu is displayed, will return all
sound settings to the factory-preset levels. This is called “Normalisation”.

Normalisation will not occur if the Sound Menu is not displayed when the Normal (N) button is pressed.

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Main Menu - Sound

Phantom Centre Speaker

Virtual Surround

Speaker

Front

Surround Sound Operation

The benefits of surround sound are enormous. You can be completely enveloped in sound; just as if you
were at a concert hall or cinema.

The surround effect operates without external surround speakers
Surround Sound is available if you are tuned to a television station or are using the AV inputs.
The Surround Sound can be switched between OFF, VIRTUAL and SPACIAL.

OFF

Switching the Surround Sound to OFF gives you normal television sound.

VIRTUAL

A Virtual Surround System attempts to create the same surround effect produced by a multi-channel
system using only the left and right speakers.

The general conceptual model of a Virtual Dolby Surround System divides the center signal equally
between the left and right speakers to achieve a Phantom Center Image. It also processes the Virtual
surround signal before sending it to the left and right speakers, creating a virtual image around the
listener.

The virtual effect is stronger with Dolby Surround encoded movies.

Dolby, and the symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

Left

Front

Speaker

SPATIAL

Spatial Surround modes allow various types of surround effects to be produced by mimicking both the
direct sound, as heard by the audience, and the sound reflected back from the surroundings.

Right

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Main Menu - Features

EXIT

ACCESS

SELECT

1. Push the MAIN MENU button.

2. Move to the FEATURES Menu using the Up or
Down button.

3. Choose the FEATURES Menu by using the Left
or Right buttons.

4. Choose the function to change using the Up or
Down button.

5. Adjust the setting of the function using the Left
or Right buttons.

6. Push the MAIN MENU button repeatedly until
you return to normal viewing.

BLUEBACK

When no picture is received or when the signal is very weak, the screen reverts to a blue background and
the sound is muted. This feature can be turned Off to continue watching weak signals. It may be
necessary to turn the BLUEBACK off when watching a videotape when CUE or REVIEW has been
selected.

CHILD LOCK

This allows you to “lock out” a channel to prevent a child from watching a particular programme.
Select the channel to be locked before pressing the Main Menu button.
Use the Left or Right button to switch CHILD LOCK ON and OFF.

VCR/GAME

Reproduction of irregular signals such as certain video games or some rental videotapes may be
improved by turning the VCR/GAME feature On.
Use the Left or Right button to switch VCR/GAME ON and OFF.

FAVORITE CH

This feature allows you to store up to nine programmes in preferred channel positions.
Please refer to Page 19.

RGB SKIP

With this feature turned ON RGB will not be an option when you cycle through the AV inputs.
Turn the RGB SKIP ON or OFF using the Left or Right buttons.

WAKE UP TIMER

This feature allows you to preprogram the television to turn ON after a period of time.
Please refer to Page 20.

SCAN MODE

This feature lets you change the screen refresh method.
Please refer to Page 20.

DE

Detail Enhancement.
This function changes the apparent sharpness of the picture and enhances details in the picture.
Use the Left or Right button to switch the DE between DYNAMIC, STANDARD and SOFT.

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Main Menu - Language

EXIT

ACCESS

SELECT

This feature allows you to change the language used for the On-Screen display. You can choose
between English, Chinese, Russian and Arabic.

1. Push the MAIN MENU button.

2. Move to the LANGUAGE Menu using the Up or
Down button.

3. Change the LANGUAGE by using the Left or
Right buttons.

4. Push the MAIN MENU button to return to
normal viewing.

Main Menu - Screen

This option is only available in RGB mode. It allows you to adjust the screen settings when the television
is used as a computer monitor.

Function

H – SIZE

V – SIZE

H – POS

V – POS

PARABOLA

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Main Menu – Features

FAVORITE CH

EXIT

ACCESS

SELECT

How to set FAVORITE CH Mode

1. Push the MAIN MENU button.

2. Move to the FEATURES Menu using the Up or
Down button.

3. Choose the FEATURES Menu by using the Left
or Right buttons.

4. Move to the FAVORITE CH function using the
Up or Down button.

5. Move to the Channel position using the Left or Right buttons.

6. Key in your preferred channel number. You can use the direct access numbers (0 ~ 9 ) on the
remote control, the position Up and Down buttons on the remote control or the Channel Up or
Down buttons on the front panel.

7. Press the Main Menu button repeatedly to return to normal viewing.

How to use FAVORITE CH

1. Press the FAVORITE button on the remote control.

2. Use the Programme Number Up ( /\ ) or Down ( \/ ) buttons or press the direct Programme Number
(0-9) to select any of the preferred channels that have been stored.

How to Cancel Favorite CH

1. Push the MAIN MENU button.

2. Move to the FEATURES Menu using the Up or Down button.

3. Choose the FEATURES Menu by using the Left or Right buttons.

4. Choose the FAVORITE CH function using the Up or Down button.

5. Move to the number to be cancelled using the Left or Right buttons.

6. Press the Normal ( N ) button to cancel the setting.

Notes:

FAVORITE CH is not available in text mode.
All FAVORITE CH entries will be reset after Auto Tune (Please refer to page 22).

1: - - 2: - - 3: - ­4: - - 5: - - 6: - ­7: - - 8: - - 9: - -

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Features Menu – Wake Up Timer

EXIT

ACCESS

SELECT

EXIT

ACCESS

SELECT

The television can be programmed to turn itself ON after a period of time.

1. Push the MAIN MENU button.

2. Move to the FEATURES Menu using the Up or
Down button.

3. Choose the FEATURES Menu by using the Left
or Right buttons.

4. Move to the WAKE UP TIMER function using
the Up or Down button.

5. Press the Left or Right buttons to set the time
delay.

6. The Left button will decrease the time by ten
minutes each time you press it. The Right
button will increase the time by ten minutes
each time you press it.

7. After setting the Wake Up Timer, switch the television to Stand-By. The power indicator will blink if
the Wake Up Timer has been set correctly.

8. When the Wake Up time has elapsed, the television will turn ON.

9. The Off-Timer will be set to 90 minutes. “WAKE UP TIMER” and the Off-Timer will be displayed at
the top of the screen. (Press any button to cancel the display).

Notes:

1. The wake up timer can be set for up to 12 hours.

2. When the Wake Up Timer turns the set on, the Off-Timer will automatically switch it off again after
90 minutes, unless it is cancelled. Press any button to cancel the Off-Timer.

3. The Wake Up Timer can be cancelled by:

~ switching the main power off, or
~ setting the timer to OFF using the Left and Right buttons, or
~ pressing the Normalise button while the wake up timer On-Screen display is showing.

Features Menu – SCAN MODE

This feature lets you change the screen refresh method.

1. Push the MAIN MENU button.

2. Move to the FEATURES Menu using the Up or
Down button.

3. Choose the FEATURES Menu by using the Left
or Right buttons.

4. Move to the SCAN MODE function using the Up
or Down button.

5. Press the Left or Right buttons to set the mode.

6. You can change between AUTO, 100Hz, and
PROGRESSIVE.

7. This change can also be carried out using the
100Hz/PROGRE button on the remote control.

Notes:

We recommend that you set Scan Mode to Progressive when viewing NTSC transmission.
When viewing a PAL transmission (other than PAL 60) with Scan Mode set to Progressive, the screen will

flicker, this is not a fault.
When viewing a TV program with moving characters, to avoid "shaking / jagged" effect, the best choice is

to select a progressive scan.

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Main Menu - Preset

EXIT

ACCESS

SELECT

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Using the Remote Control

1. Push the MAIN MENU button.

2. Move to the PRESET Menu using the Up or
Down button.

3. Choose the PRESET Menu by using the
Left or Right buttons.

4. Choose the function to change using the Up
or Down button.

5. Adjust the setting of the function using the
Left or Right buttons.

6. Push the MAIN MENU button repeatedly
until you return to normal viewing.

SYS SELECT

The television has two system modes: Australian and New Zealand / Indonesian.
Use the Left or Right buttons to switch between AUSTRALIA and NZ/INDONES.

AUTO TUNE

Used to automatically retune all programme location numbers.
Please refer to page 22.

MANUAL TUNE

Used to manually retune individual programme location numbers.
Please refer to page 23.

POS. SETUP

This option opens a new menu giving access to COLOUR SYS, FINE TUNE, SKIP, AVL and CH
COLOUR SET.
Please refer to page 26.

GEOMAGNETIC

All televisions, particularly large screen televisions, are affected by the earth’s Magnetic Field. The
symptom may show up as blurring of colours or strange discoloured patches. The location and direction
of the television can add to the interference problem. The Geomagnetic Correction option can be used to
overcome some of these effects.
Please refer to page 24.

Using the Front Panel Controls

1. Open the front door.

2. Press the PRE. button once. The PRESET
Menu will be displayed.

2. Choose the function to change using the
PRE. button.

3. Adjust the setting of the function using the
Volume Up ( + ) or Down ( - ) buttons.

4. Push the PRE. button repeatedly until you
return to normal viewing.

POS. SETUP

COLOUR SYS

FINE TUNE
SKIP
AVL
CH COLOUR SET

AUTO
ACCESS
OFF
ON

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Main Menu – Preset
AUTO TUNE

This television has been factory tuned to all major city channels. Use the automatic tuning procedure only if you
wish to reset ALL Programme Location Numbers. Refer to “Manual Tune” on page 23 if you only want to retune
one or two Programme Location Numbers.
The television should be switched ON and the TV/AV Switch set to TV.
When you start the automatic search, the television will automatically search for television broadcasts through both
VHF bands and the UHF band. During this process all of the available television broadcast channels will be
automatically allocated to sequential Programme Number locations starting with location 1.

Auto Tuning Using the Front Panel Controls

1. Open the front panel door.

2. Push the PRE. button repeatedly until AUTO TUNE is highlighted.

3. Press the Volume Up ( + ) button to start the Auto Tune. Auto Tune will automatically allocate each
received broadcast signal to a sequential Programme Number. The operation will cease when all
available channels have been tuned.

Programme Number
Channel Number

Tuning Indicator
(Only shown while

tuning)

4. Push the PRE. button repeatedly until you return to normal viewing.

1
CH 1

AUTO TUNE

- - | - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

Auto Tuning Using the Remote Control

1. Push the MAIN MENU button.

2. Move to the PRESET Menu using the Up or Down
button.

PRESET
SYS SELECT

AUTO TUNE

MANUAL TUNE
POS SETUP

GEOMAGNETIC

After you have finished with the automatic tuning and returned to normal viewing, push the Programme
Number Up button to confirm the tuning condition for each Programme Number. If a Programme Number
is unwanted, it is possible to “SKIP” or bypass that Programme Number. Please refer to “SKIP” setting
details on page 27.

AUSTRALIA
ACCESS
ACCESS
ACCESS

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3. Choose the PRESET Menu by using the Left or
Right buttons.

4. Push the Up or Down button to access the AUTO
TUNE option.

5. Press the Right button to start the Auto Tune. Auto
Tune will automatically allocate each received
broadcast signal to a sequential Programme
Number. The operation will cease when all
available channels have been tuned.

6. Push the MAIN MENU button repeatedly until you
return to normal viewing.

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Main Menu – Preset

EXIT

ACCESS

SELECT

MANUAL TUNE

This Television has been factory tuned to all the major city channels. Use this tuning procedure only if you wish to
reset individual Programme Numbers.

The television should be switched ON and the TV/AV Switch set to TV.

Manual Tuning Using the Front Panel Controls

1. Open the front panel door.

2. Use the front panel Programme Number Up ( /\ ) or Down ( \/ ) buttons to select the Programme
Location Number you want to tune.

3. Push the PRE. button repeatedly until MANUAL TUNE is highlighted.

4. Press the Volume Up ( + ) or Volume Down ( - ) button to start the Manual Tune.

5. If you do not want to save this broadcast station in this programme location number, repeat step 4.

6. When you are satisfied with your selection push the PRE. button repeatedly until you return to
normal viewing.

Manual Tuning Using the Remote Control

1. Use the front panel or remote control Programme
Number Up ( /\ ) or Down ( \/ ) buttons to select the
Programme Location Number you want to tune.

2. Push the MAIN MENU button.

3. Move to the PRESET Menu using the Up or Down
button.

4. Choose the PRESET Menu by using the Left or
Right buttons.

5. Push the Up or Down button to access the
MANUAL TUNE option.

6. Push the Left or Right button to start the Manual

PRESET
SYS SELECT

AUTO TUNE

MANUAL TUNE

POS SETUP
GEOMAGNETIC

AUSTRALIA
ACCESS
ACCESS
ACCESS

AUTO

Tune.

7. If you do not want to save this broadcast station in
this programme location number, repeat step 6.

8. Push the MAIN MENU button repeatedly until you
return to normal viewing.

Tuning the Television to a VCR

1. Turn the VCR On and either start a known tape playing or set the VCR Test Signal, if it has one, to
On (refer to your VCR operating instructions).

2. Use the Manual Tuning procedure above. The television will treat the VCR as if it was a normal
television broadcast station.

NOTES:

1. The antenna lead must be connected to the VCR and the VCR RF-Out must be connected to the
TV RF-In. Please refer to page 34.

2. The picture and sound quality are usually much better if the VCR is connected using the AV
Terminals. Please refer to page 34.

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Main Menu – Preset
GEOMAGNETIC

All televisions, particularly large screen televisions, are affected by the earth’s Magnetic Field. The symptom may
show up as blurring of colours or strange discoloured patches. The location and direction of the television can add
to the interference problem.
The Geomagnetic Correction option can be used to overcome some of these effects.

Geomagnetic Correction Using Front Panel Controls

1. Open the front panel door.

2. Push the PRE. button until GEOMAGNETIC is highlighted.

3. Use the front panel Volume Up ( + ) or Down ( - ) buttons to adjust for best picture. Pay special
attention to the four corners of the picture. The Geomagnetic Correction has a range of -8 to +8.

4. Push the PRE. button repeatedly until you return to normal viewing.

Geomagnetic Correction Using the Remote Control

1. Push the MAIN MENU button.

2. Move to the PRESET Menu using the Up or Down
button.

PRESET
SYS SELECT

AUTO TUNE
MANUAL TUNE
POS SETUP

GEOMAGNETIC

AUSTRALIA
ACCESS
ACCESS
ACCESS

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3. Choose the PRESET Menu by using the Left or
Right buttons.

4. Push the Up or Down button to access the
GEOMAGNETIC option.

5. Use the Remote Control Programme Left or Right
button to adjust the picture for best colour. Pay
special attention to the four corners of the picture.
The Geomagnetic Correction has a range of -8 to
+8.

6. Push the MAIN MENU button repeatedly until you
return to normal viewing.

Special Note

1. If the adjustment still allows coloured patches on the screen, turn the mains power off for about 30
minutes.

2. In some cases the geomagnetic adjustment will not completely eliminate the interference. In this
situation it will be necessary to relocate the television.

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Main Menu - Preset

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POS. Setup

Using the Remote Control

1. Push the MAIN MENU button.

2. Move to the PRESET Menu using the Up or
Down button.

3. Choose the PRESET Menu by using the
Left or Right buttons.

4. Move to the POS Setup menu using the Up
or Down button.

5. Choose the POS Setup menu using the Left
or Right buttons.

6. Choose the function to change using the Up
or Down button.

7. Adjust the setting of the function using the
Left or Right buttons.

8. Push the MAIN MENU button repeatedly
until you return to normal viewing.

POS. SETUP

COLOUR SYS

FINE TUNE
SKIP
AVL
CH COLOUR SET

AUTO
ACCESS
OFF
ON

Using the Front Panel Controls

1. Open the front door.

2. Press the PRE. until the POS.SETUP
Menu is highlighted.

3. Choose the POS.SETUP Menu by using
the Volume Up (+) or Down (-) buttons.

4. Choose the function to change using the
PRE. button.

5. Adjust the setting of the function using the
Volume Up ( + ) or Down ( - ) buttons.

6. Push the PRE. button repeatedly until you
return to normal viewing.

COLOUR SYS

If a clear picture with correct colours cannot be obtained, a change to the Colour System may improve the
picture. The Colour SYS is normally set to AUTO and generally does not need to be changed.
Please refer to page 26.

FINE TUNE

In areas of poor reception or constant interference a slight adjustment to the tuning may improve the
picture quality.
Please refer to page 27.

SKIP

This option allows you to “SKIP” (bypass) the unused or undesired Programme Numbers. The Function is
only applicable when the Programme Number Up or down buttons are pressed. The use of the remote
control Direct Programme Number buttons overrides the Skip function.
Please refer to page 27.

AVL

The AVL function is used to prevent sudden increases in volume such as explosions etc. in movies. You
can adjust the volume to a level where you can hear whispers on the television and all other sounds are
at the same volume level. This feature is very useful when watching late at night and you do not want to
disturb anyone else in the house.
Use the or Right buttons to switch the AVL On or Off.

CH COLOUR SET

Colour density can vary between broadcast channels. These variations can be compensated for by
adjusting the CH COLOUR SET. You can adjust the colour density for each channel received. Use the
Left or Right buttons to choose the best option from three settings.

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POS. Setup

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COLOUR SYS

If a clear picture with correct colours cannot be obtained, a change to the Colour System may improve the picture.
The COLOUR SYS options are AUTO, PAL, NTSC 4.43 and NTSC 3.58. The OLOUR SYS is normally set to AUTO
and generally does not need to be changed.

Using the Remote Control

1. Push the MAIN MENU button.
Move to the PRESET Menu using the Up or

Down button.

2. Choose the PRESET Menu by using the
Left or Right buttons.

3. Move to the POS Setup menu using the Up
or Down button.

4. Choose the POS Setup menu using the Left
or Right buttons.

5. Using the Up or Down button to Choose the
COLOR SYS option.

6. Use the Left or Right buttons to change the
COLOUR SYS option.

7. Push the MAIN MENU button repeatedly
until you return to normal viewing.

RF (Normal television) MODE

AV (Audio / Video) MODE

PRESET
SYS SELECT

AUTO TUNE
MANUAL TUNE

POS SETUP

TEXT SELECT
GEOMAGNETIC

POS. SETUP

COLOUR SYS

FINE TUNE
SKIP
AVL
CH COLOUR SET

PRESET SETUP

COLOUR SYS

AVL
CH COLOUR SET

GEOMAGNETIC

Using the Front Panel Controls

1. Open the front door.

2. Press the PRE. button repeatedly until
POS.SETUP is highlighted.

3. Choose the POS.SETUP Menu by using
the Volume Up (+) or Down (-) buttons.

4. The COLOR SYS option will be highlighted

5. Use the Volume Up ( + ) or Down ( - )
buttons to change the COLOUR SYS
option.

6. Push the PRE. button repeatedly until you
return to normal viewing.

AUSTRALIA
ACCESS
ACCESS
ACCESS
ENGLISH

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AUTO
ACCESS
OFF
ON

AUTO
ON

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POS. Setup
FINE TUNE

In areas of poor reception or constant interference a slight adjustment to the tuning may improve the
picture quality. The television should be turned ON and the TV/AV switch set to TV.

Using the Remote Control

1. Push the MAIN MENU button.

2. Move to the PRESET Menu using the Up
or Down button.

3 Use the Left or Right buttons to choose

the PRESET Menu.

4. Move to the POS Setup menu using the
Up or Down button.

5. Choose the POS Setup menu using the
Left or Right buttons.

6. Use the Up or Down button to choose the
FINE TUNE option.

7. Use the Left or Right buttons to start the
fine tuning.

8. The fine tuning symbol will appear to the
left of the Programme Location Number
indicator.

9. Keep pushing the MAIN MENU button
until you return to normal viewing.

Using the Front Panel Controls

1. Open the front door.

2. Press the PRE. button repeatedly until
POS.SETUP is highlighted.

3. Use the Volume Up (+) or Down (-)
buttons to choose the POS.SETUP
Menu.

4. Use the PRE. button to choose the FINE
TUNE option.

5. Use the Volume Up ( + ) or Down ( - )
buttons to start the FINE Tuning.

6. The fine tuning symbol will appear to the
left of the Programme Location Number
indicator.

7. Push the PRE. button repeatedly until
you return to normal viewing.

Canceling the FINE TUNE

Follow the Manual Tune procedure on page 23 to cancel the Fine Tuning.

SKIP

This option allows you to “SKIP” (bypass) the unused or undesired Programme Numbers. The Function is only
applicable when the Programme Number Up or down buttons are pressed. The use of the remote control Direct
Programme Number Buttons overrides the Skip function.

Using the Remote Control

1. Select the programme number to be
skipped.

2. Push the MAIN MENU button.

3. Move to the PRESET Menu using the Up
or Down button.

4. Move to the POS Setup menu using the
Up or Down button.

5. Choose the POS Setup menu using the
Left or Right buttons.

6. Use the Left or Right buttons to choose
the PRESET Menu.

7. Use the Up or Down button to choose the
SKIP option.

8. Use the Left or Right buttons to turn the
SKIP On or Off.

9. Keep pushing the MAIN MENU button
until you return to normal viewing.

Using the Front Panel Controls

1. Select the programme number to be
skipped.

2. Open the front door.

3. Press the PRE. button repeatedly until
POS.SETUP is highlighted.

4. Use the Volume Up (+) or Down (-)
buttons to choose the POS.SETUP
Menu.

5. Use the PRE. button to choose the SKIP
option.

6. Use the Volume Up ( + ) or Down ( - )
buttons to turn the SKIP On or Off.

7. Push the PRE. button repeatedly until
you return to normal viewing.

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Aspect control

4:3 JUST Zoom 1 Zoom 2 16:9

This button is used to move through the different aspect ratios. The aspect options are Auto, 16:9, 14:9,
JUST, 4:3, Zoom1 and Zoom2.

Auto

This option determines the best aspect ratio to use to fill your screen. If Auto
detects a widescreen signal it switches into the appropriate 16:9 or 14:9
widescreen mode.

16:9

This option will display a true 16:9 picture with no aspect distortion.

14:9

This option will display a 14:9 letterbox or 4:3 picture with no aspect distortion.

JUST

This option gives you a “best fit” option when showing 4:3 on wide screen. The
centre of the picture is not affected but there is some stretching at the edges.

4.3

This option will display a standard 4:3picture with no aspect distortion.

Zoom 1

This option will display a 14:9 letterbox or 4:3 letterbox picture with no aspect
distortion.

Zoom 2

This option will display a 16:9 letterbox picture as a full screen display with no
aspect distortion.

Note:
The widescreen aspect ratios of different films and programmes can vary. If these are wider than a
standard 16:9 aspect picture then a black band may be visible at the top and bottom of the screen.

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TELETEXT Operation

9

~

Teletext news and entertainment services are only available on certain broadcast channels. The time

taken to display the pages and sub-pages is set by the teletext transmitter and not by this television.
Teletext is also used for Closed Captioning of television programmes for the hearing impaired. Closed

captions can be found on Teletext Page 801.
Not all broadcast stations transmit closed captions or teletext in the same way. Some, but not all, of the

methods are listed below:

1. A teletext screen appears and the closed captions are accessed like any other teletext page.

2. The picture remains on the screen while you type in 801.

3. The picture disappears while you type in 801. The picture stays black until the page is reached.

4. The picture disappears while you type in 801. The picture stays black until a programme containing
closed captions is broadcast.

Some broadcast stations will have a message on the screen to tell you that closed captions are not
available for this programme. Some broadcast stations give you no indication at all.

TOP (Table Of Pages) MODE
In TOPTEXT mode, the red button moves to the previous page number and the green button moves to
the next page number. The yellow and blue buttons correspond to different subjects. Pushing the
coloured button can access these subjects. This is the current preferred method of operation in Australia.

FASTEXT MODE
In FASTEXT mode, four differently coloured subjects are displayed at the bottom of the screen. To
access more information about one of these subjects, push the corresponding colour coded button on the
remote control. This is the current preferred method of operation in New Zealand.

LIST MODE
In LIST mode, four different coloured page numbers are shown at the bottom of the screen. Each of these
numbers can be altered and stored in the TV’s memory. These coloured page numbers correspond to the
colour coded buttons on the remote control.

BUTTON WHAT IT DOES

0

TV/TEXT TV / TEXT

F.P. F.P. (FAVOURITE PAGE)

Please refer to drawing on pages 8 and 9 for location of Teletext Control buttons.

PAGE NUMBERS
These buttons allow you to directly enter the page number that you want to
view.

Pressing this button switches the screen between TV and TELETEXT.

This feature will store a favourite page in the TV memory.

1. The TV must be in the LIST mode, receiving a teletext broadcast and
the programme number must be between 1 and 25.

2. Press LIST/F TEXT button to change TELETEXT modes (see page 30).

2. Push the Blue button.

3. Select the page number.

4. Push and hold the LIST STORE button.

5. The page number is now stored.

Push F.P. to recall this page.
TIME TEXT *

When a Page has more than one screen (sub-page) of information, you may
have to wait for some time before the sub-page you require becomes
available. With this function it is possible to enter the number of the desired
sub-page.

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TELETEXT Operation

1. Select Text Mode and choose a page.

2. Push the TIME TEXT button. T**** will be displayed at the top left of the
screen.

3. Enter the sub page number before the T**** disappears. The sub-page
number must be entered as a four digit number e.g. sub-page 3 would
be entered as 0003.

4. Push the Display Cancel button to view the TV picture while waiting for
the sub-page to be found.

5. When found, the page number will be displayed the at the top left of the
screen. Press the TV/TEXT button twice to display the page.

To clear the page perform one of the following:

- Select a new page number.

- Push the TV/TEXT button to return to normal television viewing.

* Note: TIME TEXT is not currently available in Australia.
REVEAL

Some Text pages contain concealed information, e.g. the solution to a
puzzle. To reveal this information Push the REVEAL. To hide the
information, push the REVEAL button again.

DISPLAY CANCEL
If you wish to watch the television while you are waiting for a page to be
transmitted you can use the DISPLAY CANCEL function.

COLOURED BUTTONS
These buttons refer to different page numbers in LIST mode and different
subjects in TOP mode.

PAGE NUMBERS UP AND DOWN
These buttons are used to move to higher or lower page numbers.

INDEX
Pressing this button returns you to the main index page.

F/T/B (FULL / TOP / BOTTOM)
This button is used when difficulty is experienced in reading text on the
screen. Operating the F/T/B expands and displays the upper half of the
screen. Operating the F/T/B button again expands and displays the lower
half of the screen. Operating the F/T/B button a third time returns the display
to normal condition.

HOLD
Some TELETEXT pages contain multi-page information. Use this button to
stop the page changing. Push it again to release the hold.

LIST STORE In LIST mode the page numbers stored in the four coloured buttons can be changed for each teletext channel. Push a coloured button, enter the page number and push the List Store button to store the page. Keep the button pressed until the coloured numbers at the bottom of the screen change colour.

LIST/ F TEXT Push the List / F Text button to switch between the List mode and Top of Page mode.

Please refer to drawing on pages 8 and 9 for location of Teletext Control buttons.

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Remote Control VCR / LD/DVD Operation

Function

Button VCR LD/DVD

VCR LD/DVD

Please refer to drawing on pages 8 and 9 for location of VCR Control buttons.

Rewind / Review
Used to rewind the tape.
Press during playback to
watch the picture in reverse
at high speed.

Standby

Used to switch the VCR ON
or OFF (Standby).

Stop
Used to stop the VCR.

Programme Up
Used to select the next
higher programme number
on the VCR.

Programme Down
Used to select the next lower
programme number on the
VCR.

VCR
Selects VCR Control.

Play

Starts the VCR playing.
Fast Forward / Cue

Press to fast-forward the
tape. Press during playback
to watch the picture at fast
speed.

Still Advance
Used to advance the tape
one frame at a time. Used
with the Pause button.

Record
Used to start the VCR
recording.

Pause

Press once to pause the tape
during play. Press again to
restart.

Rewind / Review
Used to play the disc in
reverse while watching the
picture.

Standby

Used to switch the LD/DVD
ON or OFF (Standby).

Stop

Used to stop the LD/DVD.
Skip Forward

Press once to skip to the next
track.

Skip Back
Press once to skip to the
previous track.

LD/DVD
Selects LD/DVD Control.

Play

Starts the DVD playing.
Fast Forward / Cue

Used to watch the disc at fast
speed.

Disc Side A Selection
Used to select the A-side
of the disc.

Disc Side B Selection
Used to select the B-side
of the disc.

Pause
Press once to pause the disc
during play. Press again to
restart.

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Remote Control VCR/LD/DVD Operation Manufacturers’ Code Settings

This remote control has been designed to work with a variety of VCRs, Laser Discs and DVD players. In
order for this to occur, the setting for the VCR, LD or DVD must be programmed into the Remote Control.

1. To set a VCR, press the VCR button.
To set a LD or DVD, press the LD/DVD button.

2. Push the remote control VCR - LD/DVD Power button and keep it Pushed.

3. Enter the Manufacturer’s two-digit code number using the remote control Number buttons (The
codes are shown below).

4. Push the STOP button.

5. Release the remote control VCR or LD/DVD Power button.

6. Check the operation of the VCR, LD or DVD. If it does not operate correctly, repeat steps 1 to 5
and use an alternate code (if there is one).

VCR CODES Manufacturer Code Manufacturer Code Panasonic / 10, 11, 12, 13 NEC 40, 41, 42, 43

National ORION 45, 46
AIWA 15, 16 Philips 50
FUJITSU 20 SANYO 55, 56, 57, 58
HITACHI 25, 26, 27 SHARP 60, 61
JVC 30, 31, 32 SONY 65, 66, 67
MITSUBISHI 35, 36 TOSHIBA 70, 71

LD CODES Manufacturer Code Manufacturer Code Panasonic 10, 11, 12, 13 SAMSUNG 30

KENWOOD 15, 16 SHARP 35
PHILIPS 20 SONY 40, 41, 42, 43
PIONEER 25

DVD CODES Manufacturer Code Panasonic 70

NOTES:

1. If the batteries are removed from the remote control the Manufacturer’s codes are lost and must
be reprogrammed.

2. The list of manufacturer’s codes is given as a guideline only. Panasonic cannot guarantee that
any other manufacturer’s product will work with this remote control.

Please refer to drawing on pages 8 and 9 for location of VCR Control buttons.

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Front Panel Connections

L/MONO R

RGB (31.5kHz)

S-VIDEO VIDEO

15 14 13 12 11

Headphones

Use stereo headphones (Not included) with 3.5mm Plug.
When a headphone plug is inserted into the headphone socket

the internal speakers will not operate.

RBG Input

Computers and other RGB video sources can be connected to the television through the front AV
terminals.

• Personal computers (PC) with 640 x 480 (31.5kHz / 60Hz) or 640 x 400 (31.5kHz / 70Hz)
resolution can be connected to this television.

Note: the display will prompt you to set the resolution to 640 x 480.

• The computer must be set to High Colour (16 bit).

• In some cases other PCs may not work with this TV set.

• There is no audio signal in RGB mode.

• Connect the sound cables to the AV2 Audio Input terminals.

• Some computers such as PC-98 and Macintosh require a commercially sold adapter between the
RGB cable (D-Sub 15P) and the computer.

• There is no need for an adapter when using computers with a DOS/V compatible D-Sub 15P
terminal.

• With some computers it may be necessary to press Function F4 twice to give a display on the
television.

• There are no computer connection cables included with this television.

• The picture’s size and position can be adjusted to suit your computer output. Please refer to page

18.

Signal names for D-Sub 15P Connector

Pin Signal Pin Signal Pin Signal
No. Name No. Name No. Name

5 4 3 2 1

1 R 6 GND 11 GND

10 9 8 7 6

2 G 7 GND 12 NC
3 B 8 GND 13 HD/SYNC
4 GND 9 NC 14 VD
Pin layout for RGB 5 GND 10 GND 15 NC
Terminal
GND is Ground NC is Not connected

Conversion adaptor

(If necessary)

RGB
PC Cable

D-SUB 15P

AUDIO

AV2 IN

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Front Panel Connections

S-V V L R

RF OUT

MONITOR

S-VIDEO

COMPONENT

MONO

AUDIO

AV4 IN

RF OUT

MONITOR

S-VIDEO

COMPONENT

MONO

AUDIO

AV4 IN

Front AV Inputs

VCRs, cameras, games and other video
sources can be connected to the
television through the front AV input
terminals. When an S-Video cable is

OR

connected to an S-Video input terminal,
the RCA video terminal for that AV
position will be disconnected.

The front panels are particularly useful for
temporary connections. For permanent
connections we recommend that you use the rear inputs.

Rear Panel Connections
Connecting a Standard VCR to the Television

Most standard Video Cassette Recorders use RCA type video and audio connectors. If your VCR has
different type connectors please refer to your VCR instruction book for details.

VIDEO

AUDIO

VCR
OUT

L

VIDEO

LR

OUT

R

AV1 IN

AV3 IN

PBP

Y

R

VCR

AV3 IN

RF CABLE

NOTE: A mono VCR can be connected to this television. Connect the VCR Audio out to the Left Audio
input on the television. The sound will automatically be directed to both speakers

NOTE: The RF Cable (not supplied) must still be connected.

Connecting an S-Video VCR to the Television

S-Video equipment uses a 4Pin Mini Din (Male) plug for the video and RCA plugs for the audio. When an
S-Video cable is connected to an S-Video input terminal, the RCA video terminal for that AV position will
be disconnected.

S - VIDEO

VCR

NOTE: The RF Cable (not supplied) must still be connected.

S - VIDEO

VIDEO

AUDIO

VCR
OUT

L

R

AV1 IN

RF CABLE

VIDEO

LR

OUT

AV1 IN

AV3 IN

PBP

Y

R

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Rear Panel Connections

MONITOR

Y

AV4

Y

BPR

P

AUDIO

DVD OUT

DVD PLAYER

DVD PLAYER

L

S - VIDEO

DVD OUT

Connecting a DVD Player to the Television

Most DVD players have both a composite video and YPBPR video outputs. The YPBPR system produces
a better picture and we recommend that you use this output. If your DVD player does not have YPBPR
output, the next most desirable option is the S-Video Out terminal. Finally, if YPBPR and S-Video are not
available, use the normal video output.

DVD Connection using S-Video Out

DVD Connection using YPBPR DVD Connection using Video Out
The Monitor Out terminals reproduce the signals currently on the television screen. The on-screen signals

could be a television programme or signals connected to one of the AV inputs.
The Monitor Out facility can be used to allow one video source (videotape, videodisc etc.) to be

connected to more than one television. Connect the Monitor out from this television to the AV Input of the
second television.

DVD

OUTAUDIO

L

R

DVD PLAYER

DVD OUT

Y-P-P

B R

P

R

P

B

AUDIO

R

AV1 IN

AV4

IN

P

P

R

Y

B

VIDEO

L

R

IN

Monitor Out

If a video recorder is connected to the Monitor Out and video sources are connected to one or more of
the AV inputs, the television becomes a visual display for tape editing or copying.

Panasonic

TV used as a Monitor

VCR

NOTE:
Never connect the same video recorder or other device to both the VIDEO IN and MONITOR OUT
terminals of this television as this could cause incorrect operation.

Unauthorised recording of material from Television Broadcasts or from other video

and / or audio sources may contravene copyright laws

VIDEO

AUDIO

AV

INPUT

L

R

OUT

WARNING

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Customer Information
Warnings and Cautions

To keep your Panasonic Television in good working order please observe the following warnings and cautions.
Please be careful with this television. Like all electrical equipment it can cause serious injury or damage if it is
mistreated

Safety

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First

Danger
Do not insert foreign objects. (Keep

metal or easily inflammable objects
out of this television).

Danger: High Voltage
Do not remove the rear cover, as High

Voltage components will be exposed.

DO NOT touch the aerial cable and
metal parts of the television when
there is lightning around.
During storms switch the television
off. DO NOT leave in standby.
Remove the plug from the wall socket.

Do not place any containers of water
or other liquids on or near this
television.

Do not place the TV in humid or
dusty locations, or areas exposed to
smoke or steam.
Avoid exposing the television to direct
sunlight or any other sources of direct
heat.

Do not stand or place heavy objects
on top of the television.

Remove the Power Plug from the wall
socket when the Television is not
going to be used for an extended
period of time.

In the advent of unusual operation
(e.g. odd sounds, smoke or aromas),
turn the television Off and remove the
power cord from the wall socket. Then
call the Television Service Centre: this
may reduce the possibility of
expensive repair costs.

Danger
Always pull the plug out of the wall
outlet by holding the plug itself.
Do not pull the plug by the power
cord.

Danger
Do not alter the power cord.
Do not use if the power cord or plug

is damaged or if the plug does not fit
tightly into the socket.

Do not allow the power cord to
come into contact with flame or hot
surfaces.

Do not place heavy objects on the
power cord.

Adequate ventilation is essential.
Allow a gap of at least 10cm around
the TV, even in a cabinet or between
shelves.

Do not subject the TV to any
physical shocks. Always remove any
connector cables when moving the
TV. When moving the TV from one
place to another wrap it in
something protective.

Turn the power OFF before
connecting other electrical
equipment.

Any external aerial should be
installed by a reputable qualified
installer and should comply with
Australian Standard AS1417.1 or
International Standard IEC597-1.1.

Customer Information
Frequently Asked Questions

Some minor problems can be corrected very quickly and easily without the cost of a service call.
Panasonic has a Customer Care Centre that can answer most questions over the phone. Before you
contact the Customer Care Centre with your question we have included the most commonly asked
questions.

Question: My channel number is still on the screen. How do I turn it off?
Answer: If the channel number is a small green number on the top left of the screen, press the Recall

button on the remote control. Any other channel number is one being broadcast by the
television station. There is no way to turn this off.

Question: How do I tune my stations?
Answer: The instructions for tuning the stations are on page 22 for automatic tuning and on page 23

for tuning individual stations.

Question: Why doesn’t the channel change when I press the channel button?
Answer: The television might be switched to Teletext mode. If it has been switched to text mode for

closed captions and they are not being transmitted there may not be any indication on the
screen to let you know that you are in Text mode. See page 29.

Question: I turned my television to Standby with the remote control and then I turned it off with

the power switch. I turned the TV back on with the power switch but it’s still in
Standby and I can’t find my remote control. How can I turn the TV back on?

Answer: Press the front panel Up ( /\ ) or Down ( \/ ) button. See page 7.
Question: I have done an auto tune because the book told me to. If I am only to do manual

search why is automatic search first in the book?

Answer: The automatic search and the manual search each have specific uses. The reason for each

is clearly described in the book. The reason that automatic search is described first is
because this is the first option on the screen.

Question: Why does the screen turn blue?

Answer: The television has been designed so that the screen turns blue when the signal strength is

very weak or nonexistent. The reasons may be:

1. The television station may have stopped transmitting.

2. You may have selected a programme number that has not yet been tuned.

3. You may have been watching a videotape or DVD and it has stopped playing.

4. Your aerial connection may have come loose.

Question: When I skip a station why is a picture still coming up when I press the number that the

channel is on?

Answer: The Skip operation only works when you use the Channel Up ( /\ ) or Down ( \/ ) buttons.

Question: When I use the channel up or channel down why don’t I get all the channels?

Answer: Some of the channels may be “Skipped”. See page 27.

If the answer to your problem is not in this list, determine the symptoms and make a few simple checks as
shown on the next page. The location of the nearest service centre can be obtained from the Panasonic
Customer Care Centre on 132600.

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Customer Information

Interference Noisy Sound

Troubleshooting

Picture Sound Check

Check aerial location, direction or
connections.
If you are watching a tape playback check
the state of the Video heads – they may

Snowy Picture Noisy Sound

Multiple Image Normal Sound

Normal Picture No Sound

No Picture No Sound

No Colour Normal Sound

Scrambled Normal or Weak Sound

Colour Patches Normal Sound

need to be cleaned or replaced. The tape
may be old. Check the tracking.

Check aerial location, direction or
connections.

Can be caused by electrical appliances,
motorcycles, cars or fluorescent lamps.

Volume (Check the Mute function)
Check the Colour System Mode. Refer to
page 26.

Not plugged in, switched OFF or Set to
Stand By. Check volume, brightness, and
contrast levels.
Various internal safety devices may have
been triggered. Switch the TV off for a few
minutes and try again.

Colour Control. Check the Colour System
Mode. Refer to page 26.
If the picture is from a tape playback, try
adjusting the tracking.

Retune the Television. Refer to pages 22
and 23.

Magnetic Interference from unshielded
equipment or the television may have been
moved while it was switched ON. (Switch
the television OFF with the main power
switch and leave it OFF for about 30
minutes. Refer to pages 3 and 24.

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Specifications

Receiving Systems PAL B Ch1 to Ch69
PAL 50/60 Playback from Video Tape Recorders.

M.NTSC Playback from M.NTSC Video recorders
NTSC (AV Input only) Playback from NTSC Video recorders

Power Requirements 220 ~ 240Volts +10% 50Hz

Power Consumption Normal Standby

TX-76PW150A 173W Max 10W Max
TX-66PW150A 165W Max 9W Max

Chassis MD3W
Tuning System Frequency synthesized.
Picture Tube TX-76PW150A 76cm Viewable (Measured diagonally)

TX-66PW150A 66 cm Viewable (Measured diagonally)
Audio Output TX-76PW150A

2 Full Range Speakers plus 3D Woofer 8W + 8W + 8W
TX-66PW150A

2 Full Range Speakers 8W + 8W
Headphone Socket 3.5mm Stereo 8Ω
Aerial Impedance 75Ω Unbalanced coaxial
Video / Audio S-Video Y: 1.0Vp-p 75Ω C: 0.3Vp-p 75Ω

Video in: 1.0Vp-p, 75Ω Audio in: Approx. 400mV 47k Ω

Monitor Out Video Out: 1.0Vp-p, 75Ω Audio Out: Approx. 400mV 1k Ω
RGB Terminals High-DENSITY D-Sub 15pin
RGB Input 31.5kHz / 60Hz (640 x 480 dot) and 31.5kHz / 70Hz (640 x 400

dot) High Colour (16 Bit)

Accessories Supplied Remote Control EUR511049
2 Batteries Type ‘AA’
Instruction Manual TQB4A0159

Dimensions TX-76PW150A w = 82.7cm d = 53.5cm h = 57.9cm
TX-66PW150A w = 74.5cm d = 48.6cm h = 54.3cm

Weight TX-76PW150A 66kg (Net)
TX-66PW150A 47kg (Net)

Note: Design and Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Weight and Dimensions shown are approximate.

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Panasonic AVC Networks Australia Pty Ltd

P.O. Box 326 Penrith NSW 2751

ABN: 25 000 611 389

Certified to International Quality Standard AS/NZS ISO9001

Certified to International Environmental Standard ISO14001

Printed in Australia TQB4A0159