Panasonic TX-32F500A User manual

Operating Instruction
Colour Television
TX-32F500A
Please read these operating instructions completely before operating this set and retain the booklet for future reference.
TQB4G2912
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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 set.
To obtain maximum benefit from your set, please read these
Instructions before making any adjustments, and retain them
for future reference. Retain your purchase receipt also, and
note down the Model Number and Serial Number of your set
in the space provided on the rear cover of these Instructions.
Table of Contents
Warnings and Cautions .............................................................................................. 4 ~ 5
Before Operating This Set .......................................................................................... 6 ~ 8
Battery Installation .........................................................................................................................................6
Connecting the Aerial Cable to the RF In Terminal .......................................................................................7
Connecting the Plug to the Wall Outlet .........................................................................................................7
How to Turn the Power On ............................................................................................................................7
Owner ID .......................................................................................................................................................8
Location of Controls ................................................................................................. 9 ~ 10
Remote Control .............................................................................................................................................9
Controls and Terminals on the TV ..............................................................................................................10
Connections............................................................................................................. 11 ~ 12
Connecting S-Video Equipment to the AV Input .........................................................................................11
Connecting a Standard VCR to the AV Input...............................................................................................11
Connecting a DVD player or Set-top Box to the AV input ...........................................................................12
How to connect the AV Monitor Output Terminal to other Equipment .........................................................12
Connecting the Headphone .........................................................................................................................12
General Operation ................................................................................................... 13 ~ 14
Geomagnetic Correction.................................................................................................. 15
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Table of Contents
Using the On Screen Displays ........................................................................................16
Picture Menu ............................................................................................................ 17 ~ 18
Sound Menu .............................................................................................................. 19 ~ 20
Setup Menu .............................................................................................................. 21 ~ 22
Tuning Menu ............................................................................................................ 23 ~ 25
Tuning Menu ................................................................................................................................................23
Auto tuning ..................................................................................................................................................24
Auto tuning (via front panel) ........................................................................................................................24
Manual tuning ..............................................................................................................................................25
Manual tuning (via front panel) ....................................................................................................................25
Aspect Controls................................................................................................................ 26
Menu Operation ....................................................................................................... 27 ~ 28
Multi PIP ......................................................................................................................................................27
CH Search....................................................................................................................................................28
Surround Sound ...............................................................................................................29
Advanced Remote Control Operation ................................................................... 29 ~ 30
Manufacturer’s Code Settings......................................................................................................................29
VCR / DVD ..................................................................................................................................................30
Teletext Operation ................................................................................................... 31 ~ 33
Troubleshooting ...............................................................................................................34
Specifications ...................................................................................................................35
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Warnings and Cautions
Warnings
Unplug the power cord in the
event of any malfunction
(screen goes blank, no sound,
odd sounds, smoke or unusual
odours coming from the unit).
Unplug the power cord if foreign
matter or water falls into the
unit, or if the unit is dropped or
the cabinet is damaged.
DO NOT use this unit near
water. (near a bath tub, etc.)
DO NOT place any of the
following on the unit:
Flower vases, flower pots, cups,
small metal objects, or
cosmetics containers,
chemicals or water.
DO NOT use if the power cord
or power plug is damaged, or if
the plug does not fit tightly into
the socket.
DO NOT insert foreign objects
(metal or easily flammable
objects).
DO NOT use at a voltage other
than indicated.
TAKE CARE NOT to damage
the power cord.
DO NOT remove the rear cover
as live parts and High Voltage
components are accessible
when the rear cover is removed.
DO NOT touch the aerial cable
and this unit when there is
lightning.
DO NOT place in an unstable
location.
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Warnings and Cautions
Cautions
DO NOT place in humid or
dusty location, or areas
exposed to smoke or steam.
DO NOT place in direct sunlight
and other sources of direct
heat.
DO NOT touch the power plug if
your hands are wet.
DO NOT stand, or place heavy
objects on the unit.
Particular care should be taken
by families with small children.
Place in a safe location.
Adequate ventilation is
essential to prevent failure of
electrical components, we
recommend that a gap of at
least 10 cm ( ) is left all
around this unit even when it is
placed inside a cabinet or
between shelves.
Turn the power “Off” before
connecting other electrical
equipment.
Before cleaning, unplug the
power plug from the socket.
DO NOT jolt the unit.
Unplug the power plug from the
socket if you are not going to
use the unit for an extended
period.
Ask your sales outlet to install
the aerial.
Cleaning
The unit contains many plastic
parts. For this reason DO NOT
use benzine, thinner or other
chemicals to clean the unit.
Dust will accumulate on the
picture screen. Please wipe
with a soft cloth from time to
time. If you use a chemically
treated cloth, please be careful
to follow the instructions that
come with the cloth.
DO NOT bring into contact with
insecticide or other volatile
substances.
DO NOT allow the unit to come
into contact for extended
periods with rubber or vinyl
products.
Remove dirt and soiling by
wiping with a light cloth.
Even if the unit is heavily soiled,
do not apply cleaner directly to
the unit. Soak a cloth in a
solution of neutral cleanser
thinned with water. Then wring
out the cloth, wipe the unit
clean, and finish by wiping with
a dry cloth.
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Before Operating This Set
■ Battery Installation
The incorrect use of batteries can cause electrolyte leakage which will corrode the Remote Control or cause the
batteries to burst.
1
Open the cover.
Press bottom downward and pull out the cover.
2
Batteries: Use two “R6 (AA)” size batteries.
Insert the batteries ensuring correct polarity.
This is identifiable by the “+” and “–” symbols on both the batteries
and inside the battery compartment.
3
Replace the cover, and slide in reverse until the lock snaps.
Do not use rechargeable (Ni-Cd) batteries.
They are different in shape and performance and may fail to ensure correct operation.
!!
!!
Battery cautions
Two “R6 (AA)” size
Old Batteries New Batteries
Replacement both batteries at the same time. Don’t mix battery types
(alkaline with carbon, zinc etc.)
Don’t recharge.
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Before Operating This Set
■ Connecting the Aerial Cable to the RF In Terminal
To obtain optimum quality picture and sound, an Aerial, the correct
cable (75 Ohm coaxial) and the correct terminating plug are required.
If a communal Aerial system is used, you may require the correct
connection cable and plug between the wall Aerial socket and your
television receiver.
Your local Television Service Centre or Dealer may be able to assist
you in obtaining the correct Aerial system for your particular area and
accessories required.
Any matters regarding Aerial installation, upgrading of existing
systems or accessories required, and the costs incurred, are the
responsibility of you, the Customer.
■ Connecting the Plug to the Wall Outlet
■ How to Turn the Power On
Note:
• The On/Off switch on this model does not full disconnect the TV
from the mains supply.
Press the Power switch on Television to turn the set on. (See page 13)
MONO MONO
Y
PB
PR
Y
PB
PR
MONO MONO
S-VIDEO
VIDEO
L
R
AUDIO
MONITOR
OUT
AV1
IN
AV5
IN
AV2IN
COMPONENT COMPONENT
AV4IN
VHF Aerial UHF Aerial
Mixer
75 Ohm Coaxial Cable
RF In Terminal
Coaxial Aerial Plug
RF In
Terminal
Coaxial
Aerial Plug
75 Ohm Coaxial Cable
STR F +/
-/
TV/AV
STR F
-
/
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Before Operating This Set
■ Owner ID
As an added feature, this TV has the option of entering a
security code (Owner ID) and personal details into its
memory, so that in the unfortunate event of theft it will
help the police to trace the owner.
Enter required 4-digit Owner ID
PIN NUMBER (using 0 to
9 on the Remote Control).
Press the
TV/AV button at any time to exit the Owner ID
feature without saving any information you may have
entered.
Enter
NAME, HOUSE NUMBER and POSTCODE
If a 4-digit PIN NUMBER was entered above, you will be
taken automatically to the
NAME line.
If not, move to the
NAME line.
Change character.
Select character position.
Repeat above until
NAME, HOUSE NUMBER and
POSTCODE are entered.
Press
STR to store the details.
Press
STR again, when you are asked “Are you sure?”
For further information on Owner ID, including how to
view the details you have stored, see page 22.
A space is provided on page 22 to write down your
PIN
NUMBER for future reference.
We recommend that as soon as you have stored
Owner
ID
details (or have exited the feature), the picture controls
are reset to normal viewing levels. To do this, press the
“N” button, found under the Remote Control’s pull down
flap.
Ow ner I D
NAME :
HOUSE NO :
POSTCODE :
ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRST
UVWXYZ+ .0123456789
✽✽✽✽
✽✽✽✽✽✽✽✽✽✽✽✽✽✽
✽✽✽✽✽✽✽✽✽✽✽
✽✽✽✽✽✽✽✽✽✽✽
PIN NUMBER :
You now have the opportunity
to enter your details and
help the police crack crime
see instruction book
Change
character
Select
character
Return Exit
Owner ID STR Button Store
TV/AV
N
REC VCR
STR HELP
DVD
?
PICTURE
SOUND
SET UP
TV/TEXT
100Hz/
PROGRE
SURROUND
ASPECT
TV/AV
F.P. HOLDINDEX
STILL
CH SEARCH
i
MULTI
PIP
123
456
789
0
123
456
789
0
TV/A
V
STR
STR
N
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Location of Controls
■ Remote Control
* Bilingual broadcasting is not currently available in Australia or New Zealand.
N
REC VCR
STR HELP
DVD
?
PICTURE
SOUND
SET UP
TV/TEXT
100Hz/
PROGRE
SURROUND
ASPECT
TV/AV
F.P. HOLDINDEX
STILL
CH SEARCH
i
MULTI
PIP
123
456
789
0
Power (Stand-by)
Picture Menu
Sound Menu
Set Up Menu
Stereo/*Bilingual Sound
Selection
TELETEXT
TEXT Favourite Page
Selection
TV/TEXT Selection
100Hz/PROGRE
Surround
Aspect
Picture in Picture Selection
Recall
VCR/DVD Rewind/Review
Normalization
Store
Sound Mute
Programme Number Up
and Down
Volume Up and Down
TV/AV Mode Selection
Coloured buttons used for
Aspect functions,
Teletext functions, AV
selection
TEXT Index/Channel Search
TEXT Hold/Still
Direct Programme Number
Two Digit-programme
Number Selection
VCR/DVD Play
VCR/DVD Fast Forward/Cue
VCR/DVD Stop
VCR/DVD Control
Help
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Location of Controls
■ Controls and Terminals on the TV
Item
No. Function Reference Page
Item
No. Function Reference Page
1
Headphone Jack 12 8 Aerial Terminal (RF In Terminal) 7
2
AV3 Input Terminals 11 9 Monitor Output Terminals 12
3
STR 14 Ä AV1 Input Terminals 11
4
Function 14 Å AV2 Input Terminals 11
5
Volume Down (–)/
Program Number Down (
4 )
13 Ç
AV4 Input Terminals 12
6
Volume Up (+)/
Program Number Up (
3 )
13 É
DVD (Y•P B •P R ) Input Terminals 12
7
TV/AV Selection 14 Ñ AV5 Input Terminals 11
MONO MONO
Y
PB
PR
Y
PB
PR
MONO MONO
S-VIDEO
VIDEO
L
R
AUDIO
MONITOR
OUT
AV1
IN
AV5
IN
AV2IN
COMPONENT COMPONENT
AV4IN
VIDEO VIDEO
AUDIO
L/MONO
R
S
STR F
+/
-/
TV/AV
AV3 IN
VIDEO VIDEO
AUDIO
L/MONO
R
S
AV3 IN
MONO MONO
Y
PB
PR
Y
PB
PR
MONO MONO
S-VIDEO
VIDEO
L
R
AUDIO
MONITOR
OUT
AV1
IN
AV5
IN
AV2 IN
COMPONENT COMPONENT
AV4 IN
3
21
8
9!%"$#
475 6
STR F +/
-/
TV/AV
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Connections
■ Connecting S-Video Equipment to the AV Input
S-Video equipment uses a 4Pin Mini Din (Male) plug for the video and RCA plugs for the audio.
Notes:
• When an S-Video cable is connected to an S-Video input terminal, the RCV video terminal for that AV position
will be disconnected.
• Input 3 is located on the front of the unit.
■ Connecting a Standard VCR to the AV Input
Most standard Video Cassette Recorders use RCA type video and audio connectors. If your VCR has different
type connectors please refer to the VCR instruction book for details. VCRs can be connected to any of the AV
inputs but we recommended that you use AV5 leaving the other inputs free for S-VHS, DVD or set-top box
connections. If you only have one VCR, we recommend that you use AV1.
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.
MONO MONO
Y
PB
PR
Y
PB
PR
MONO MONO
S-VIDEO
VIDEO
L
R
AUDIO
MONITOR
OUT
AV1
IN
AV5
IN
AV2 IN
COMPONENT COMPONENT
AV4 IN
MONO
AV1
IN
VCR
OUT
RF
OUT
(Not supplied)
RF Cable
MONO MONO
Y
PB
PR
Y
PB
PR
MONO MONO
S-VIDEO
VIDEO
L
R
AUDIO
MONITOR
OUT
AV1
IN
AV5
IN
AV2 IN
COMPONENT COMPONENT
AV4 IN
MONO
AV5
IN
RF
OUT
(Not supplied)
RF Cable
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Connections
■ Connecting a DVD player or Set-top Box to the AV input
The audio and video inputs on the television are RCA type connectors.
Connect the Y, P
B
and P
R
outputs from the DVD to the AV1 DVD Inputs on the television, as shown below.
Note:
• Some DVD players and set-top boxes only have an RCA “VIDEO OUT” terminal. This can be connected to any
of the VIDEO Inputs on the television. Connect the “AUDIO OUT” to the corresponding AUDIO terminals on the
television.
■ How to connect the AV Monitor Output Terminal to other Equipment
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, video disc etc.) to be connected to more
than one television. Connect the Monitor out from this television to the AV Input of the second television.
If a video recorder is connected to the Monitor Out and video sources (VCR, video disc, camera etc.) are
connected to one of the AV Inputs, the television becomes a visual display for editing copying.
The Monitor Out Audio can also be connected to a stereo amplifier or other hi-fi equipment.
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.
■ Connecting the Headphone
Connect the headphone as follows.
MONO MONO
Y
PB
PR
Y
PB
PR
MONO
MONO
MONO
S-VIDEO
VIDEO
L
R
AUDIO
MONITOR
OUT
AV1
IN
AV5
IN
AV2 IN
COMPONENT COMPONENT
AV4 IN
DVD
VIDEO
DVD OUT
Y•P
B •P R
VIDEO OUT
AUDIO OUT
[Y•P B •P R ]
Y
PB
PR
Y
PB
L
R
PR
DVD Player
or
Connect the “AUDIO
OUT”to the AV1 IN
AUDIO terminals on
the television.
You can also use the
AV4 IN for DVD or
Set-Top Box
connections.
MONO MONO
Y
PB
PR
Y
PB
PR
MONO MONO
S-VIDEO
VIDEO
L
R
AUDIO
MONITOR
OUT
AV1
IN
AV5
IN
VIDEO
L
R
AUDIO
MONITOR
OUT AV2 IN
COMPONENT COMPONENT
AV4 IN
AV IN
VIDEO
AUDIO
R
L
VCR
TV USED AS
MONITOR
AUDIO AMPLIFIER
(No Video Connection)
VIDEO VIDEO
AUDIO
L/MONO
R
S
AV3 IN
(Optional)
(Not supplied)
(3.5 mm plug)
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General Operation
1How to switch the power ON or OFF/STANDBY
mode
The TV set must first be switched on at the wall outlet
and at the Power Switch (refer to page 7).
Press this button to turn the TV set ON, from STANDBY
mode.
Press it again to turn the TV set OFF, STANDBY mode.
Power-Indicator
STANDBY –RED
Power ON –No light up
Note:
It is also possible to turn the TV set on STANDBY by
pressing the “Direct Programme Number Selection”
buttons (0-9) and the “Programme Number Up or Down”
button, either on the set or on the Remote Control.
2Programme Number Selection
Press the Programme Number Up “3”or Down “4”
button to select the next higher or lower Programme
Number.
3Direct Programme Number Selection (0 ~ 9)
e.g. To select Programme
Number “1”, press the “1”button.
4Two Digit Programme Number Selection
e.g. To select Programme Number “18”.
Press button.
Press button.
Press button.
5Volume Adjustment
Press the Volume Up “+”or Down “–” button to increase
or decrease the sound volume level.
VIDEO VIDEO
AUDIO
L/MONO
R
S
STR F
+/
-/
TV/AV
AV3 IN
STR F +/
-/
TV/AV
N
REC VCR
STR HELP
DVD
?
PICTURE
SOUND
SET UP
TV/TEXT
100Hz/
PROGRE
SURROUND
ASPECT
TV/AV
F.P. HOLDINDEX
STILL
CH SEARCH
i
MULTI
PIP
123
456
789
0
1
910 2 6
2
3
5
6
8
9
7
4
(TV set)
+/
-/
1
1
——
—
1
18
1
8
Setting range 0 ~ 99
Volume 8
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General Operation
6
TV/AV Mode Selection
Press the TV/AV button to select TV, AV1, AV2, AV3, AV4, AV5 input signal modes
sequentially.
Remote control :
Press the TV/AV button to display AV1-AV5 at the bottom of the screen. Each
coloured button corresponds with each input. For example, pressing the Red button
selects AV1.
7
Mute Button
Press this button to mute the sound completely.
The “Mute” symbol will appear.
Press the button once again to restore the previous sound level, and cancel the
mute.
8
Recall Button
Press this button to display the current system status, such as Program number,
Picture menu, Sound menu, Scan mode and Colour system.
9
STR
Unit :
Used to store tuning and other function settings. Also used to start the menu
demonstration.
Remote Control :
Stores some settings in TUNING menus.
10
Function Selection
Displays the on screen display functions, use repeatedly to select from the available
functions.
The following adjustments can be accessed directly.
Notes:
• NTSC-Tint: Only in AV mode when receiving NTSC signals.
• Tuning mode: Not displayed during AV mode.
TV/AV
TV/AV
Red Green Yellow Blue
AV1 AV2 AV3 AV4/AV5
STR
STR
F
Volume Contrast Brightness Colour Sharpness
Geomagnetic Tuning mode Balance Treble Bass
NTSC-Tint
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Geomagnetic Correction
Slight tilting of the picture may be noticeable or coloured patches may sometimes appear at the corners of the
screen (colour purity). The Geomagnetic Correction feature can be used to eliminate them, if necessary.
Geomagnetic corrections can be made from the Remote Control or the TV set.
1. If geomagnetic changes still cause colour patches on the screen even after the TV is installed, turn the power
off and turn back on again after about 30 minutes.
2. Adjustment for geomagnetism should be performed every time the location of the TV is changed.
3. In some cases colour patches will not be completely eliminated even after adjustment, particularly in ferro-
concrete buildings and other structures susceptible to geomagnetism. In these cases adjust by changing the
installation location.
The power should be off when determining the
installation location and direction.
At this time please verify what direction the TV screen
is to face (direction indicated by the arrow).
Press the main power switch.
Operation from Remote Control Operation from the TV set
1. Press the SET UP button.
2. Select the Geomagnetic correction
menu by pressing .
3.
Press or
to access
Geomagnetic
adjust the
picture tilt or
coloured
patches as
necessary.
4. Press the TV/
AV button to
exit the
Geomagnetic
correction
menu.
1. Press the F (FUNCTION) button to
access the Geomagnetic correction
menu.
2. Press or
to adjust the
picture tilt or
coloured
patches as
necessary.
3. Press the F
(FUNCTION)
button to exit the
Geomagnetic
correction menu.
Helpful Hint
Power ON
SOUND
SET UP
PICTURE
(Remote Control)
STR F +/
-/
TV/AV
(TV set)
SET UP
TV/AV
Geomagnetic correction
Exit
Return
TV/AV
Adjust tilt
+002
Normal Viewing
F
+/
-/
F
Geomagnetic correction
+ : Ad just t i l t
F:Toexit
FSTR TV/AV
-/
+/
+002
— / + :
F :
Normal Viewing
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Using the On Screen Displays
Many features available on this TV can be accessed via the On Screen Display menu system. Use the Remote
Control as shown below to access and adjust features as desired.
The
PICTURE , SOUND and SET UP buttons are used to open
the main menus and also to return to the previous menu.
The UP and DOWN cursor buttons are used to move the cursor
up and down the menus.
The LEFT and RIGHT cursor buttons are used to access
menus, adjust levels or to select from a range of options.
The STR button is used with a number of features to store
settings after adjustments have been made or options have
been set.
The
TV/AV button is used to exit the menu system and return to
the normal viewing screen.
The
HELP button runs a demonstration of on screen display
menus available.
Press the
HELP button and select one of the options.
An On Screen Help box is displayed whenever a menu is displayed
on the TV. This Help box indicates which keys on the Remote Control
are used to navigate the menu shown, see above for descriptions of
button functions.
Note:
• The Help box is not shown in the menu pictures in this instruction
book due to space limitations.
N
REC VCR
STR HELP
DVD
?
PICTURE
SOUND
SET UP
TV/TEXT
100Hz/
PROGRE
SURROUND
ASPECT
TV/AV
F.P. HO LDINDEX
STILL
CH SEARCH
i
MULTI
PIP
123
456
789
0
SOUND SET UP
PICTURE
P i c tu r e m enu
M en u
Con t r as t
B r i g h t ness
Co l ou r
Sh a r pness
Co l ou r t e
m p e r a ture
P NR
Sc a n
m ode
Sound
m enu
M enu
Vo l u
m e
Bass
T reb l e
Ba l a nce
Headphone v o lu
m e
Subwoo f e r
Do l b y V i r t u a l
Dynamic
Standard
Auto
75/833i
Music
O f f
Se t up m enu
Te l e t ex t
Of f t i
m e r
W ake up t i m er
Ch c o l o u r s et
Ch i l d l oc k
B l ue back
3D
C O M B
Tun i ng
m enu
Geo
m agne t i c
O
w ne r I D
F ASTEXT
O f f
O f f
O f f
On
On
ex. AV mode : TUNING MENU
is not displayed.
STR
TV/AV
?
HELP
E x t ern a l connection
Menu de
m ons t ra tion
Help menu
Access
HOW TO USE THE MENUS
Press the MENU keys to
open or close the menus
Use the keys on the
remote to move between
menu options
Use the keys to
adjust the chosen option or
to access the chosen menu
Press the TV/AV key to
go back to watching TV
MENU
TV/AV
Select
Change
TV/AV
Exit
Pi ct ure m enu
Menu
Con t r as t
Soft
ON SCREEN HELP
‘Instruction’ box
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Picture Menu
1
Press .
2
Move to chosen menu option by using or .
3
Adjust chosen option or access chosen menu by using
or .
Press at any time to go back to watching TV.
MENU You can change the level of each Function (Colour, NTSC-Tint,
Brightness, Contrast, Sharpness) for each Picture Menu.
Picture menu mode will be memorized for each TV, AV1, AV2, AV3,
AV4 and AV5 mode.
Contrast, Brightness, Colour, Sharpness, NTSC-Tint
lncrease or decrease the levels of Contrast, Brightness, Colour and Sharpness
options according to your personal preference.
With an NTSC-Tint signal source connected to the TV, the picture hue can be
adjusted to suit your taste.
Notes:
•The Multi PIP function will
not operate when a
Progressive Signal is used.
•NTSC-Tint only appears
when the TV is receiving
NTSC Signals and the
Television is in the AV mode.
•Only Contrast will be
displayed in Teletext mode.
PICTURE
SOUND
SET UP
TV/TEXT
100Hz/
PROGRE
TV/AV
F.P. HOLDINDEX
STILL
CH SEARCH
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PICTURE
TV/AV
Menu Function
Dynamic For viewing in brighter environments. This menu selects
higher than normal levels of Brightness and Contrast.
Standard For viewing in normal (evening lighting) environments.This
menu selects the normal levels of Brightness and Contrast.
Cinema
For viewing in a dark room.
This menu selects reduced levels of Brightness and
Contrast.
Cinema
Picture m enu
M enu
Con t r as t
Br i gh t ness
Co l ou r
Sha r pness
Co l ou r t e
m perature
PNR
Sc an
m ode
Cinema
Standard
Auto
75/833i
Item Effect Function
Contrast
Less More
Adjust for contrast.
Brightness
Darker Brighter
Adjusts for easier viewing of
dark pictures such as night
scenes and hair.
Colour
Less More
Adjusts slightly to a lighter
colour.
Sharpness
Less More
Displays a sharp image.
NTSC-Tint
Reddish Greenish
Adjust for proper skin colour.
Cinema
P i c t u re m enu
M enu
Con t r as t
Br i g h t nes s
Co l ou r
Sha r pness
Co l o u r te
m pe r a ture
P NR
Sc an
m ode
Cinema
Standard
Auto
75/833i
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Picture Menu
By pressing the Normal “N” button on the Remote Control while the Picture menu is displayed, the selected menu
will be changed to the Normal Mode.
Normalization will not occur if the menu is not displayed when the “N” button is pressed.
The Normal mode is the factory preset condition. Returning to this original condition is called “Normalization”.
Colour temperature AIlows you to set the overall colour tone of the picture.
Press or to switch between modes
P-NR
(Picture Noise Reduction)
Automatically reduces unwanted picture noise.
Press or to switch between modes
Scan mode Lets you choose the screen refresh method:
Press or to switch between modes
Switching is also possible using on the Remote Control to change the Picture
refresh setting between 75/833i, 100Hz and Progressive (for PAL signal).
Note:
• When viewing a PAL transmission (other than PAL 60) with Scan mode set to
Progressive , the screen will flicker, this is not a fault.
Helpful Hint ( Normalization)
Standard Warm Cool
Picture m enu
M enu
Con t r as t
Br i gh t ness
Co l ou r
Sha r pness
Co l ou r t e
m perature
PNR
Sc an
m ode
Cinema
Standard
Auto
75/833i
Off
Weak
Auto
Strong
P i c t u re m enu
M enu
Con t r as t
Br i g h t nes s
Co l ou r
Sha r pness
Co l o u r t e
m pe r a ture
P–NR
Sc an
m ode
Dynamic
Warm
Weak
75/833i
Progressive
100Hz75/833i
P i c t u re m enu
M enu
Con t r as t
Br i g h t nes s
Co l ou r
Sha r pness
Co l o u r t e
m pe r a ture
P–NR
Sc an
m ode
Dynamic
Warm
Weak
75/833i
MODE FUNCTION
75/833i The 75/833i mode gives a faster refresh rate and more lines
than a standard television.
100Hz 100Hz will give a steady picture for most signal
transmission.
Progressive Recommended when receiving NTSC signals.
100Hz/
PROGRE
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Sound Menu
1
Press .
2
Move to chosen menu option by using or .
3
Adjust chosen option or access chosen menu by using
or .
Press at any time to go back to watching TV.
Some features are only available with the Surround feature switched
off.
Press to switch between On and Off.
MENU You can change the level of each Function (Bass, Treble) for each
Sound Menu.
Sound menu mode will be memorized for each TV, AV1, AV2, AV3, AV4
and AV5 mode.
Volume, Bass, Treble, Balance, Headphone volume, Subwoofer
PICTURE
SOUND
SET UP
TV/TEXT
100Hz/
PROGRE
SURROUND
ASPECT
TV/AV
F.P. HOLDINDEX
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SOUND
TV/AV
SURROUND
Sound Menu Function
Music Amplifies the Low frequencies and outputs optimum sound.
For music programmes for example.
News Human voices (middle pitch sounds) will sound more clear.
Cinema For movie and drama programmes.
Sound m enu
M enu
Vo l u
m e
Ba s s
Tr eb le
Ba l ance
Headphone volu
m e
Sub
w oo f er
Do l b y V i r t ua l
Cinema
Off
Menu Music
Menu News
Menu Cinema
Item Effect Function
Volume
Less More
Adjusts output volume.
Bass
Less More
Adjusts low sounds.
Treble
Less More
Adjusts high sounds.
Balance
Left SP. Right SP.
Adjust left and right volumes.
Headphone
volume
Less More
Adjust Headphone volume.
Subwoofer
Less More
Adjust Subwoofer volume.
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Sound Menu
By pressing the Normal “N” Button on the Remote Control while the Sound menu is displayed, the selected menu
will be changed to the Normal Mode.
Normalization will not occur if the menu is not displayed when the “N” Button is pressed.
The Normal mode is the factory preset condition. Returning to this original condition is called “Normalization”.
Dolby Virtual
A Virtual Dolby 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 centre signal equally between the left and right speakers
to achieve a Phantom Centre 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.
Switching the Dolby virtual to OFF gives you normal television
sound.
Dolby, and the symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
Helpful Hint ( Normalization)
Left Front
Speaker
Right
Front
Speaker
Phantom Centre Speaker
Virtual Surround
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