Panasonic TX-86PW100A User manual

Panasonic
Widescreen
Stereo Colour Television
With TELETEXT
Operating instructions
TX-86PW1OOA
TX-76PW100A
TX-76PW50A
turn your life on
Please read these operating Instructions
completely before operating this set and retain
the booklet for future reference.
Dolby, Pro Logic and the □□ symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
Manufactured under licence from Ddby Laboratories.
Manufactured under licence from Digital Theatre Systems, Inc. US Pat. No. 5.451,942 and other worldwide patents issued
and pending. "DTS" and “DTS Digital Surround" are trademarks of Digital Theatre Systems. Inc. Copyright 1996 Digital
Theatre Systems, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
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Dear Panasonic Customer,
Welcome to the Panasonic family. We hope that you will have many years of enjoyment from your new
Colour Television.
Please retain your proof of purchase along with these operating instructions. Space has been made
available on the back page of this instruction book for recording the Serial Number. The Serial Number can be
found on the back cover of the set and on the packing carton.
The picture tube has a special coating.
• Please only use a soft cloth when you clean the surface of the picture tube
• The film can be easily scratched.
• DO NOT rub the surface with a hard material.
• DO NOT use salt water, insecticide, chloric or acidic cleaning solvent or cleaning agent with abrasive
materials.
• DO NOT heat the screen surface to 80*C or higher.
Programme Location Numbers
This television comes to you "factory tuned" to all the major capital city broadcast stations. Adjustments to the
tuning should not be necessary. However, if you have to make adjustments, please read these instructions
carefully first. Throughout this booklet "Programme Location Numbers" are referred to. These are memory
locations into which you can tune television broadcast stations. Any television station can be tuned Into any
Programme Location Number.
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 32 for operating instructions for the GEOMAGNETIC feature.
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The RF (Aerial) Input impedance of this television Is 750. If your aerial lead is 3000 ribbon (two wires separated
by a flat piastic strip) you wiii require a 3000/750 Baiun in order to connect your aerial to the television.
To Antenna TX-86PW1OOA & TX-76PW1OOA
For your safety any externai 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.
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
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Battery Installation and Replacement.-.6
Control Panel Buttons.7
Remote Control Buttons .7
SIR.8
F.8
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TV/AV.8
0) STANDBY.9
PICTURE.9
P SOUND.9
== SETUP.9
aw/ 1/iI STEREO / MONO / BILINGUAL*.9
100Hz/PROGRE.9
©© SURROUND.9
ASPECT.9
MULTI PIP (TX-86PW100A & TX-76PW100A only).9
RECALL.10
N NORMALISATION.10
■ STR.10
? HELP.10
M SOUND MUTE.11
PROGRAMME NUMBER UP AND DOWN.11
g 9 VOLUME DOWN AND UP.11
TV/AV . 1 1
I I G i COLOURED BUTTONS.11
STILL.11
CH SEARCH (TX-86PW100A & TX-76PW100A only).12
0 ~ 9 DIRECT PROGRAMME NUMBER SELECTION.12
- / - - TWO DIGIT PROGRAMME NUMBER SELECTION.12
Using the On Screen Displays. 1 3
Picture Menu Operation .. 1 4-15
MENU.14
CONTRAST, BRIGHTNESS, COLOUR. SHARPNESS. NTSC-TINT.14
C. TEMP (Colour Temperature).15
P-NR (Picture Noise Reduction).15
Al (Artificial Intelligence).15
SCAN MODE.15
Sound Menu Operation ...16 - 17
MENU.16
VOLUME, BASS, TREBLE, BALANCE, HEADPHONE VOL, SUBHEADPHONE.16
SUBWOOFER.17
DIGITAL AUDIO (TX-86PW100A & TX-76PW100A only).17
SURROUND MENU.17
Surround Sound Operation (TX-86PW100A & TX-76PW100A only)...18 - 20
Set Up Menu Operation...21 - 22
TELETEXT.21
OFF TIMER.21
FLICKER REDUCTION.:.21
STROBE.21
CH COLOUR SET.21
VCR/GAME.22
TEXT SELECT.22
CHILD LOCK.22
COLOUR SYS.22
TUNING MENU.22
GEOMAGNETIC.22
LANGUAGE.22
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F.P. (Favourite Page)
SETUP.
TV/TEXT.
SIR (Store).
> PAGE NUMBERS UP AND DOWN.
SUB-PAGE NUMBERS DOWN AMD
COLOURED BUTTONS.
0-9
HOLD.
PAGE NUMBER BUTTONS
REVEAL.
F/T/B (Full / Top / Bottom)...
Display Cancel.
TIME TEXT .
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SYS SELECT.
AUTO TUNE.
MANUAL TUNE.
Tuning the Television to a VCR.
FiNETUNE.
SKIP.
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Cleaning the Television.
Cleaning the Remote Control
Frequently Asked Questions..
Troubleshooting.
Specifications.
Customer’s Record.
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Remote Control VCR/LD/DVD Buttons
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RECORD . .
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VCR/LD/DVD..
PROGRAMME NUMBER DOWN AND UP / PROGRAMME SKip.• ^
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Connecting to the RGB Input Terminals.
Adjusting the RGB Picture..
AV Equipment....
Headphones. . ^
Rear Panel Connections. .
Monitor Out. .
Connecting a Standard VCR to the AV Input. . J q
Connecting S-Video Equipment to the AV Input. .
Connecting DVD Equipment to toe AV input..
Connecting the Audio Out Terminals (TX-86PW100A & TX-7SPW100A onlyL"!!!!!.
Connecting the Digital Audio Input (TX-86PW1OOA & TX-76PW1 OCA only). !. 4
Connecting the External Speakers (TX-86P/V100A & TX-76PW100A only).4
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Place your thumb on the battery cover triangle. 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 “ + “ symbol 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.
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Two “AA” size batteries
Fit the battery cover and slide it forward until It "clicks" Into place.
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.

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Picture
Sound
Setup
Stereo / Mono / *Bijjngual
100Hz / Progressive Scan
Surround
Aspect
Multi Picture In Picture #
Recall
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Programme Number Up
Volume Up
Volume Down
Programme Number Down
TV/AV/RGB
Coloured Buttons. Used for Aspect
Functions. AV Selection Teletext
Functions
Direct Programme Numbers
Two Digit Programme Numbers
Normalisation
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For details of TELETEXT Operation remote control operation, please refer to page 24.
For details of VCR, LD player and DVD player remote control operation, please refer to page 33.
* Bilingual broadcasting is not currently available in Australia or New Zealand.
# “MULTI PIP” and "CH SEARCH” buttons have no effect on the TX-76PW50A.

This button is used to store tuning information and other function settings, it
is also used to start the menu demonstration.
F
The F button Is used to select the on screen display functions. Press the
button to select the following functions sequentially.
VOLUME
CONTRAST
BRIGHTNESS
COLOUR
SHARPNESS
GEOMAGNETIC
TUNING MODE
BALANCE
TREBLE
BASS
Notes:
NTSC-TINT:
TUNING MODE:
BALANCE:
Only displayed when receiving NTSC signals.
Not displayed when in AV mode.
Not displayed when SURROUND is on.
-/V
This button is used to select the next lower programme number.
It is also used with the F button to adjust function settings.
This button is used to select the next higher programme number.
!t is also used with the F button to adjust function settings.
TV / AV
This button is used to switch between the TV mode, the four AV modes and
the RGB mode.
Please refer to drawing on Page 7 for location of Remote Control Buttons.

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 contro!) or any of the direct Programme Number Buttons,
PiGFURS
This button is used to select the picture menu. Please rarer to page 14 for detailed
ooerailnq instructions.
This button is used to select the sound menu. Please refer to page To rbr detailed
Goeratinq jnsiructions.
This button Is used to select the set up menu. Please refer to page 22 for detailed
operating instructions.
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STERS«
Pushing the button changes the mode from Stereo O’ to Mono T and back again.
Normally the television will detect whether the broadcast signal is Mono or Stereo
and wilisetthe mcds accordingly. If the Sterec signal is weak or if the receiving
conditions are not the best, it is recommended that the Mono mode be manually
.selected.
This system allows two languages to be transmitted for one broadcast. Switching
between the Mairs (!) and (I) selects tiie desired language.
* Mote: Bilingual sound is not currently available in Australia or New Zealand.
100HS/
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100Hz/PROGRE
This button allows you to change the Picture refresh setting between AUTO, 100Hz
MODE and PROGRESSIVE. Please refer to SCAN MODE on page 15.
This button switches the SURROUND on and off.
ASPECT
ASPECT
This button is used to move through the different aspect options of AUTO, 4:3,
ZOOM, 3-ZOOM, 16:9,14:9 and JUST. Please refer to page 23.
mULJl PSP (TX-SSPWIOOA S: TX-76PW100A only)
Pressing this button will access the Picture in Picture options, if the 4:3 aspect ratio
is selected you can choose between normal, Picture And Picture and Picture Out Of
Picture. All other aspect ratio settings let you choose between normal, Picture And
Picture and Picture In Picture.
Notes:
The MULT! PIP picture can be another television channel or an AV input.
While the On Screen Display is shown the sub-picture can be changed using the 0 ~
9 and thebuttons, as shown on page 12.
When the On Screen Display disappears the main picture can be changed using the
0 ~ 9 and thebuttons, as shown on page 12.
MULTI PIP is not available on the TX-76PW50A.
Please refer to drawing on Page 7 for location of Remote Contro! Buttons.

Picture In Picture Mode
Allows two pictures to be viewed at liie same
time. Pressing the Red button will change the
position of the small picture. The Yellow button
swaps be^A/een the two pictures. The Blue button
removes the option bar.
This mode is not available in 4:3 mode.
Picture Out Of Picture Mode (4:3 Mode only)
Allows two pictures to be viewed at the same
time. The pictures will be shown side by side.
The Yellow button swaps between the two
pictures. The Blue button removes tiie option bar.
Picture And Picture Mode
Allows two pictures to be viewed at the same
time. The pictures will be shown side by side.
Both pictures will be the same size.
The Yellow button swaps between the two
pictures. The Blue button removes the option bar.
RECALL
Pressing this button will display all current active functions. The functions that can
be displayed include AV Number, Programme Number, Sound Option, Picture
Option, Stereo or Mono and Off-Timer setting. Pressing the button again cancels the
recall function and removes the text being displayed on the screen,
If the button is not pressed within about 2 seconds it automatically switches to
display the Programme Number or Hie AV Number and the Off-Timer setting.
Pressing the button again cancels the recall function and removes the text being
displayed on the screen.
NORMAUSATION
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.
SIR
The STR (Store) button is used with a number of features to store settings after
adjustments have been made or options have been set. it is also used in TELETEXT
and tuning functions.
HELP
HELP
Pressing this button displays on screen instructions on how to adjust various
settings and how to connect external equipment. Press the HELP button and select
one of the options. Please refer to page 13.
Please refer to drawing on Page 7 for location of Remote Control Buttons.
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