Quasar SP3234, SP3234U User Manual

Color Television Operating Instructions

SP3234USP3234

For assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA (7262) or send e-mail to: consumerproducts@panasonic.com

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ABLE OF CONTENTS

Congratulations................................................... 3

Installation ................................................... ........ 4

Main Menu................... ... .. ............. .. .. ............. .. .. .. 6

Picture In Picture (PIP) Operation...................... 7

Main Menu Feature Chart ................................... 9

Special Features................................................ 11

Troubleshooting Chart............ ... .. ............... ...... 1 4

Customer R e co rd . .......................... .. .. ............. .. 3

Care and Cleaning.............................................3

Specifica tions .................................................... 3

Television Location............................................ 4

Optional Cable Connections..............................4

AC Power Supply Cord......................................4

Cable / Antenna................................................. 4

Cable Connection..............................................4

Antenna Connection..........................................5

Optional Equipment Connections......................5

To Audio Amp li fi e r .......................... .. .. ... ............ 5

ACTION Bu tto n..... ............. .. .. ............. ... .. .......... 6

CH / VOL Buttons.............................................. 6

PIP Operation with a VCR and Cable Box ........7

PIP Operation with a VCR - No Cable Box........ 8

Languages.......................................................11

Timer ............................................................... 11

Sleep Timer.................. .......................... .. .......11

Program Timer................................................. 11

CH CAP (Channel Caption).............................12

LOCK............................................................... 13

Game Guard Lock and Unlock........................13

Safety Instructions

WARNING

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock do not remove cover or back.

No user-serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.

The lightning flash with arrow head within a triangle is intended to tell the user that parts inside the product are a risk of electric shock to persons.

WARNING: To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture.

The exclamation point within a triangle is intended to tell the user that important operating and servicing instructions are in the papers with the appliance.

Congratulations

Your new TV features a solid state chassis that is designed to give you many years of enjoyment. It was thoroughly tested and tuned at the fa ctory for best performance.

Customer Record

The model and serial number of this product are located on the back of the TV . Y ou should note the model and serial number in the space provided and retain as a permanent record of your purchase. This will aid in identification in the event of theft or loss. Product registration is available for U.S. customers at:

Care and Cleaning

Screen (Turn TV Off)

Note: Do not spray any type of cleaning fluid directly on the screen.

Cabinet and Remote Control

ONGRATULATIONS

www.prodreg.com/panasonic

Model Number

Serial Number

• Use a mild soap solution or window cleaner with a soft clean cloth. DO NOT USE ABRASIVE CLEANERS.

• Avoid excessive moisture and wipe dry.

• Use a soft cloth dampened with water or a mild detergent solution. Do not use benzene, thinner, or other petroleum based cleaners.

• Avoid excessive moisture and wipe dry.

Specifications

Remote Control

Power Source

Specifications are subject to change without notice or obligation.

The Remote Control Quick Reference Guide is located within the package provided with this TV.

SP3234/U (2.0A)

Channel Capability - 181 VHF-12; UHF-56; Cable-125

Video Input Jacks Audio Input Jacks 500mV RMS 47K Ohm

To Audio AMP Jack) 0-2.0V RMS 4.7K Ohm

120V AC, 60Hz

, 75 Ohm, Phono Jack Type

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NSTALLLATION

Installlation

Television Location

This unit is intended to be used with an optional stand or entertainment center. Consult your dealer for available options.

Avoid excessive sunlight or bright lights, including reflections.

Keep away from excessive heat or moisture. Inadequate ventilation may cause internal component failure.

Fluorescent lighting may reduce Remote Control transmitting range.

Avoid magnetic equipment, including motors, fans, or external speakers.

CAUTION: Use this television receiver only with the cart,

stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over. In order to avoid injury to children, never place your television receiver on a piece of furniture that is capable of being tilted by a child leaning on it, pulling on it, standing on it, or climbing on it.

Optional Cable Connection

Shielded audio and video cables should be used between components. For best results:

Use 75-ohm coaxial shielded cables.

Use appropriate input and output connectors that match your component connectors.

Avoid long cables to minimize interference.

AC Power Supply Cord

CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK,

MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT OF AC OUTLET AND F ULLY INSERT. DO NOT USE A PLUG WITH A RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE B LADE CAN BE F ULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE.

PROTECT POW ER COR DS F RO M BE IN G WALKED ON, R OLLED OV ER, CRIMPED, BENT OR PINCHED, PARTICULARLY AT PLUGS, CONVENIENCE RECEPTACLES, AND THE POINT WHERE THEY EXIT FROM THE APPARATUS.

Polarized plug

Cable / Antenna

For proper reception, either a cable or antenna connection is required.

Cable Connection

• Connect the cable supplied by your local cable company.

Note: A cable converter box may be required for

proper reception. Check with your local cable company for compatibility requirements.

Incoming Cable from

Cable Company

75 Ohm VHF/UHF

on back of TV

Antenna Connection

• For proper reception of VHF/UHF channels, an external antenna is required. For best reception an outdoor antenna is recommended.

• Antenna Mode must be set to TV.

Note: Cable Mode is preset at the factory.

Antenna users must change to TV Mode in the SETUP Menu.

Optional Equipment Connections

VCRs, video disc players, video game equipment, and DSS equipment can also be connected to the video input connection. (See your equipment manual).

TERMINALS ON BACK OF TV

NSTALLLATION

Incoming Cable from

Home Antenna

VCR

ANT

Note: If S-VIDEO and VIDEO input are used at the same time, two

Procedure

1. Connect equipment as shown to rear Audio/Video input jacks.

2. Select the Video mode by pressing TV/VIDEO button.

3. Operate optional equipment as instructed in equipment manual.

TO AUDIO AMPlifier

Connect to an external audio amplifier input for listening to a stereo system.

Note: TO AUDIO AMP terminals cannot be connected directly to

Audio Adjustments

1. Select TV SPEAKERS ON located in the AUDIO menu.

2. Set amplifier volume to minimum.

3. Adjust TV volume to desired level.

4. Adjust amplifier volume to match the TV.

5. Select TV Speakers OFF&VAO from AUDIO menu.

6. Volume and mute are now controlled from the TV.

Note: In OFF&FAO the volume is controlled by the external amplifier.

VIDEOAUDIO

R TO AUDIO AMP

INPUT

S-VIDEO

images will appear on the TV screen.

external speakers.

S-VIDEO OUT

AUDIO OUT

CABLES NOT SUPPLIED

VIDEO OUT

ANT INPUT

OUTPUT

AIN MENU

Main Menu

ACTION Button

Press the ACTION button to display the Main Menu and submenus. Press the ACTION button repeatedly to exit.

CH / VOL Buttons

Main Menu

EXIT

Remote Navigation Buttons

VOLVOL

Press the CH (channel) or VOL (volume) buttons to select an icon. Use the CH buttons to highlight the desired features. Use VOL buttons to select and adjust features.

ICTURE IN PICTURE

Picture In Picture (PIP) Operation

PIP Operation with a VCR and Cable Box

This television includes a Picture In Picture (PIP) feature. A second video source (VCR, Camcorder, etc.) is required to provide a second picture.

Connect your television to a VCR and Cable Box, as shown.

TERMINALS ON BACK OF TV

VCR

(PIP) O

CABLE BOX

PERATION

ANT

S-VIDEO

TO AUDIO AMP

INPUT

Procedure

S-VIDEO OUT

VIDEOAUDIO

CABLES NOT SUPPLIED

VIDEO OUT

AUDIO OUT

ANT INPUT

ANT OUTPUT

Incoming

ANT INPUT

Cable Splitter

(Not Suppl ied)

Note: The remote control must be programmed with supplied

codes to operate the VCR and Cable Box. See

Programming the Remote Control

in the Remote

Control Quick Reference Guide.

Turn the VCR OFF and tune TV to channel 3.

Press the PIP button on the remote control to display the PIP frame.

Note: The PIP picture is the same as the main picture, initially.

To view a different picture in the PIP frame:

• Press the TV/VIDEO button on the remote control to select the video PIP source.

• Verify the CABLE BOX and VCR are ON and the VCR tuned to channel 3.

PIP

• Choose channels for the

frame by pressing the CABLE button on the remote control and using the numeric or CH up/down buttons.

• Choose channels for the

Main Picture

by pressing the TV button on the remote control and using the numeric keypad or CH up/down buttons.

Cable

keypad

SWAP Button

The SWAP button switches the PIP and Main Picture source. Press the RECALL button for on screen PIP and Main Picture source status.

ICTURE IN PICTURE

(PIP) O

PERATION

PIP Operation with a VCR - No Cable Box

This television includes a Picture In Picture (PIP) feature. A second video source (VCR) is required to provide a second picture.

Connect your television to a VCR, as shown.

TERMINALS ON BACK OF TV

S-VIDEO OUT

ANT

TO AUDIO AMP

INPUT

S-VIDEO

VIDEOAUDIO

CABLES NOT SUPPLIED

VIDEO OUT

AUDIO OUT

VCR

ANT INPUT

OUTPUT

Incoming

Cable

Note: The remote control must be programmed with the supplied codes

to operate the VCR. See Programming the Remote Control in the

Remote Control Quick Reference Guide.

Procedure

Turn the VCR OFF and tune the TV to channel 3.

Press the PIP button on the remote control to display the PIP frame on screen.

Note: The PIP picture is the same as the Main picture, initially.

• Press the TV/VIDEO button on the remote control to select the VIDEO PIP source.

• Press the VCR button on the remote control and turn ON the VCR.

• Press the TV/VCR button on the remote control.

PIP

• Choose channels for

frame by pressing VCR

CHANNEL up/down buttons on the remote control.

• Choose channels for the

Main Picture

by pressing the TV button on the remote control and using the numeric keypad or CH up/down buttons.

SWAP Button

The SWAP button switches the PIP and Main Picture source. Press the RECALL button for on screen PIP and Main Picture source status.

ABLA DE CARACTERISTICAS

/ M

AIN MENU

Main Menu Feature Chart

ENU

AIN MENU FEATURE CHART

ESCRIPTION

SETUP

SET TIME

ANT

AUTO PROG

When entered, TIME will display on screen after pressing POWER button, RECALL button, or changing channels.

Choose CABLE or TV to match the signal at your antenna input.

Automatically program channels with a signal into memory.

MANUAL PROG Manually add or delete channels from memory.

Select C1 or C2 for Closed Captioning display. Select

CC MODE

OFF to display closed captioning when MUTE button is pressed.

LANGUAGES Select English, Spanish, or French menu.

AUTO POWER ON

Select SET to power up the TV at the same time as the Cable Box or other components or select OFF.

AUDIO

Select the audio mode:

STEREO - Two channel audio reception.

MODE

SAP - (Second Audio Program) Tune to the alternate audio channel if available in your area (bilingual or descriptive audio).

MONO - One channel audio. Use when stereo signal is weak.

AI SOUND

Automatically maintain constant volume between programs and commercials.

Select TV SPEAKERS:

ON - TV SPEAKERS operate normally.

TV SPEAKERS

OFF&VAO (Variable Audio Output) - TV Speakers

off — audio is adjustable by TV.

OFF&FAO (Fixed Audio Output) - TV SPEAKERS off — audio is adjustable only by the amplifier.

AIN MENU FEATURE CHART

Main Menu Feature Chart (Cont.)

ENU

ESCRIPTION

CH CAP

CHANNEL CAPTION

SLEEP TIMER

PROGRAM TIMER

PICTURE NORM Reset all picture adjustments to factory default settings.

COLOR Adjust desired color intensity.

TINT Adjust natural flesh tones.

BRIGHTNESS Adjust dark areas for crisp detail.

PICTURE Adjust white areas of picture.

SHARPNESS Adjust clarity of outline detail.

Provide labels for up to 30 stations using up to four characters for each station.

TIMER

Program TV to automatically turn off in 30, 60, or 90 minutes. Select NO to turn timer off.

Program TV to automatically turn on and off at selected time on a selected channel, daily or only one day.

PICTURE

LOCK

GAME GUARD

Program to prevent video games, cable box, and VCR from being viewed.

Note: For more information about Block Programs,

see the V-CHIP Parental Lock manual provided with the TV package.

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Quasar SP3234, SP3234U User Manual

Table of Contents

Congratulations

Customer Record

Care and Cleaning

Specifications

Television Location

AC Power Supply Cord

Cable / Antenna

Cable Connection

Antenna Connection

Optional Equipment Connections

TO AUDIO AMPlifier

Main Menu

ACTION Button

CH / VOL Buttons

Picture In Picture (PIP) Operation

PIP Operation with a VCR and Cable Box

PIP Operation with a VCR - No Cable Box

Main Menu Feature Chart