Panasonic TX-25V20M User manual

Panasonic
Colour Television
TX-25V20M
TX-25V20Z
Operating Instructions
Please read these instructions completely before operating this set
TQB4G0104

Contents
Warnings and Cautions _ _ —1
Battery Installation, Replacement and Precautions _2
Location of Control (on the TV Set )_ _ 3
General Operation on the TV Set
TV/AV Selection Button 4
Volume Up and Down Buttons __ 4
Programme Number Up and Down Buttons 4
Preset (PRE. )Button 4
Function (FUNC. )and System (SYS. )Buttons 5
How to Tune in Your TV set (Automatic and Manual Search )_6
Fine Tuning Operation 7
How to Skip Unused Programme Number —8
Remote Control Transmitter (for TV )—.9
Remote Control Transmitter Operation (for TV )
Power (Stand-by )Button -10
Programme Number Up or Down Buttons 10
Volume Up or Down Buttons 10
Normalization (NORM. )Button _10
Function (P)Button 11
Sound Control Function (S)Button __-11
Recall Button 11
Stereo/Billingual Selection Button 12
Off-Timer Button .__ _ 13
Direct Programme Number Selection Buttons _13
Two Digit Programme Number Selection Button 13
TV/AV Selection Button _14
Sound Mute Button 14
Surround Button --14

Contents
Remote Control Transmitter (for VCR )_15
Remote Control Transmitter Operation (for VCR )_ _ 16
Remote Control Transmitter (for Teletext )17
Remote Control Transmitter Operation (for Teletext
)
TV/TXT Button. ______18
INDEX Button _18
Direct Programme Number Selection Buttons 19
Programme Number Up or Down Buttons 19
FULL/TOP/BOTTOM (F/T/B )Button 19
COLOUR Button ,20
RESET Button __20
MIX Button _,_20
HOLD Button __20
FAVOURITE PAGE (F/P) Button _21
REVEAL Button __ _ .21
DISPLAY CANCEL Button _. _ _ _ 21
FAST TEXT (LIST/FTEXT )Button _22
TIME TEXT Button _..23
LIST MODE ACCESS ____24
TEXT SUB PAGE ACCESS 25
How to Connect An External Antenna __ 26
How to Connect the Audio and Video Terminals 27
How to Connect the Audio and S-Video Terminals 28
How to Connect the Audio, Video and S-Video Terminals 29
Troubleshooting 30
Specifications _ . _31 -32
General Informations 32

Dear Panasonic Customer
Welcome to the Panasonic family of customers. We hope that you will have many years of
enjoyment from your new colour television.
Warnings and Cautions
The TV set can be operated on
AC Auto 1 1 0-240 V, 50/60 Hz.
The cabinet and picture tube
can be kept in good condition
by simply wiping with aclean,
soft cloth moistened with mild
detergent and water. Do not
use solutions containing ben-
zol, petroleum or achemical
cloth. For safety, remove the
plug from the wall outlet.
To prevent damage which may
result in fire or electrical shock,
do not expose the TV setto rain
or excessive moisture.
High Voltage
:
Do not remove the rear cover,
as live parts are accessible
when it is removed.
Adequate ventilation is es-
sential to prevent failure of
electrical components.
Avoid exposing the TV set to
direct sunlight and other source
of heat.
Remove the plug from the wall
outlet (Power point }when the
TV set is not used for apro-
longed period of time.
Do not used this set if abnormal
operation occurs.
EX: smoke, odd sounds or
smells, turn the power switch off
and disconnect the AC power if
you notice any unusual operation.
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Battery Installation and Replacement
Battery Installation
Batteries :Use two "R6 "size dry cells.
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battery compartment lid by
pressing it to the bottom side.
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2. Insert the batteries correctly 3. Replace the cover,
by observing the polarities
(+)and(-).
Battery Precautions
incorrect use of batteries can cause electrolyte leakage which will corrode the remote control
transmitter or cause the batteries to burst.
The following precautions must be carefully observed.
Old batteries New batteries
Replace both batteries at the same
time. Dispose of them immediately.
Don't mix battery type.
{alkaline with carbon,
zinc, etc.)
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Locations of Control
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Remote Control Sensor
Power On /Stand-by indicator
Power Switch Button
Behind the door
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Number
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Note :Operating instructions for numbers 1~6are explained on page 4-5.

General Operation on the TV Set
1. TV/AV Selection Button
TV/AV
Press the button to select the TV mode, AV1
mode or AV2 mode.
The sequence is as below :
AV2
AUTO
AV1
AUTO
4.5 MHz MONO
AUTO
MONO SURROUND
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When TV mode is selected, the last Programme
Number, Sound System, Colour System,
Surround mode and Sound output (depending
on type of broadcasting transmission )mode
will appear.
When AV mode is selected, the last AV mode,
Colour System and Surround mode will appear.
If the S-Video cable is connected to S-Video
Terminal {for AV1 only ), the selected AV mode,
"S-Video "symbol (AV1 only )and Surround
mode will appear on the screen.
e.g. S-Video cable is connected to S-Video
terminal and AV1 is selected.
2. Volume Up or Down Buttons
Press these buttons to adjust the sound level.
These buttons also can be used for level Up
or Down adjustment in the Function and
Sound Control Function mode.
3. Programme Number Up or Down
Buttons
Press these buttons to select next higher
or next lower Programme Number.
4, Preset (PRE. )Button
PRE.
Please refer to page 6- 7about this button.
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General Operation on the TV Set
5. Function (FUNC. )Button
FUNC.
By pressing this button repeatedly, the Colour
Control Function and Sound Control Function
will be displayed.
All functions are set at factory preset level (is
showed in yellow colour ).
Press the Volume Up "+"or Down "-
"
buttons to adjust the level of selected functions
The sequence is as follows :
COLOUR
NTSC-TiNK^ appear if NTSC 4.43
or NTSC 3.58 is selected
BRIGHT
CON' RAST
SHARPNESS
BASS
TREBLE
BALANCE
6. System Buttons
System ISelect Operation
li- SYS.-
The System button is automatically set to
the AUTO mode. If aclear picture
cannot be obtained when receiving
broadcast or AV signal, press this button
repeatedly until the optimum picture is
received. Press System Ibutton to the
appropriate mode if black and white
picture received is shaking slightly.
When this button is pressed, you change
the on-screen display as shown below :
NTSC 3.58
NTSC 4,43 -4)
PAL
AUTO
System II Select Operation
(for TV mode only
)
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1
When the sound is not clear or no sound
is produced on programme number selected,
press this button repeatedly until the
optimum sound is obtained.
The selected system mode on each
programme number position is automatically
memorized.
The on-screen change as follows :
6.5 MHZ
6.0 MHZ
5.5 MHZ
4.5 MHZ 4\
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Tuning Procedure
How to Tune in Your TV Set
(Automatic Search
)
1.The TV set must be turned on.
PRE..
2. Press the "PRE." button until the on-screen
display appears as follows :
Programme
Number
(0-29} "
Sound System
Colour
System
SEARCH Vl-
4.5MHz
AUTO
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Indicator
VuVHFLow Band
Vh :VHF High Band
U:UHF Band
Figure 1.
FUNC.
3. Press the "FUNCTION "button .
The on-screen display appears
as shown :
1SEARCH Vl
Searching
0SEARCH Vl
4.5MHz
AUTO
Completion
The best tuning position is automatically
memorized.
4. Press the "PRE." button twice to return the
TV set to the normal operating mode.
Amaximum of 30 Programme Numbers
{0-29 ).can be programmed.
How to Tune in Your TV Set
(Manual Search
)
1.The TV set must be turned on.
PRE.
Press the "PRE." button until the on-screen
display appears as shown in Figure 1.
Press either the Programme Number Up or
Down button to select the desired
Programme Number on which you want to
tune the TV station of your choice.
3. Press either the Level Adjusment Up "+"
or Down "-"buttons, the TV station
broadcasting on the next higher or lower
frequency will be automatically tuned and
memorized.
1SEARCH Vl
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Searching
1SEARCH Vl
4.5MHz
AUTO
Completion
If an undesired TV station is received, press
the same button again until the desired TV
station is tuned.
4. Use the Programme Number Up or Down
buttons to select the next Programme
Number that you wish to tune aTV
programme on.
Repeat step 2and 3to tune ail the available
TV stations on the remaining programme
number.
Ensure that anew programme number is set
(step 2)before tuning the next station.
5. Press the "PRE." button twice to return the
TV set to the normal operating mode.
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Fine Tuning Operation
Under normal reception condition, this function is not used. However, in areas of poor reception or
constant interference, aslight adjustment on the fine tuning can improve the picture and sound quality.
How to set the Fine Tuning Operation
PRE.
1.Press the "PRE. "button twice.
The on-screen will appear as shown :
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1SEARCH VL
4.5MHz
AUTO
1FINE VL
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First press Second press
2. Press either the Level Adjustment Up "+"
or Down "-"button (Volume Buttons
)
continuously.
When the above fine tuning operation has
been performed, the ""symbol appear on
the left of Channel Number.
The AFC function is deactivated.
AFC OFF Symbol i1FINE VL
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How to Cancel the Fine Tuning
Operation
If you want to reset this Programme Number
to the automatically tuned condition with the
AFC activated, perform the following steps :
PRE.
1.Press the "PRE. "button once.
The on-screen will appear as shown
1SEARCH VL
4.5MHz
AUTO
2. Press either the Level Adjustment Up "+"or
Down "-"button (Volume Buttons ).
3. Press the "PRE. "button twice.
3. Press the "PRE. "button once to return the
TV set to the normal operating mode.
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