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  • Page 1 Color Television Operating Instructions ® -9ead these instructions completely before operating this set. jontents subject to change without notice or obligation. Printed in U.S.A. TQB2A0910...
  • Page 2: Safety Instructions

    Safety Instructions WARNING 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 ar- The exclamation point within a triangle is intended to tell is intended to tell the user the user that important oper- that parts inside the product...
  • Page 3: Specifications

    14. If an outside antenna is connected to the television equipment, be sure the antenna system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built up static charges. In the U.S. Section 810 of the National Electrical Code and in Canada Part 1 of the Canadian Electrical Code provides information with respect to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna-discharge...
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Introduction Congratulations on Your New Purchase Your new video component features an all solid state chassis which is designed to give you many years of enjoyment. It was thoroughly tested and adjusted at the factory for best performance. In order for you to take full advantage of your new video component, please read and follow the installation and operating instructions supplied with this product.
  • Page 5: Installation

    Installation Receiver Location Locate for comfortable viewing. Avoid placing where sunlight or other bright light (including reflections) will fall on the screen. Use of some types of fluorescent lighting can reduce remote control transmitter range. Adequate ventilation is essential to prevent internal component failure. Keep away from areas of excessive heat or moisture.
  • Page 6: Antenna/Cable Connections

    AntennaICable Connections 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. (Refer to Antenna Mode section.) Indoor Outdoor Incoming Cable From Home Antenna (75 Ohm) Typical VHF/UHF Antenna VHFrOHF...
  • Page 7: Location Of Controls

    Location of Controls "_ POWER ® ® MULTI Front Control Panel POWER
  • Page 8: Control Operation

    Control Operation Power Button Channel Change - (Twooptions) - Press the POWER button to turn ON. Press again to turn OFF. Option Press the CHANNEL (CH) UP or DOWN button to POWER sequentially scan through programmed channels (while On Screen Menus are not displayed). NOTE: The TV/CABLE switch (located on Remote) must be set in the TV position.
  • Page 9: Tvfideo Button

    l'V/Video Button Multi Button - Press the TV/VIDEO button to select desired input. The MULTI button can be programmed to operate up to 6 Remote function buttons at the same time. For Example: TV Power/On, VCR Power/On (selected TVNIDEO brands) can be operated atthe same time with one press of the MULT! button.
  • Page 10: Main Menu (Icons)

    Main Menu (Icons) I EXIT I I INPUT F_I,--I IP'OTUREII AUDIO I[_._] I HANNEL' CAPTION J I'_-------1 i T,MER i ISET_UPI la------ Located On Remote Control ACTION Selects Desired Feature When Menu is Displayed Displays and Exits Menus Selects or Adjusts Features When Menu is Displayed Press the ACTION button to display the Main Menu with Icons.
  • Page 11: Picture Adjustments

    Picture Adjustments Color, Tint, Brightness, Picture & Sharpness Adjustments • Picture Norm • Color Press the ACTION button to display the Main Menu. • -13nt Press the CH DOWN button to select the Picture • Brightness Icon. • Picture Press the ACTION button to display the Picture •...
  • Page 12: Video Nr (Noise Reduction)

    Video NR & Auto Color Video NR (Noise Reduction)-Thisfeature reduces video noise (snow in picture) due to weak signal. Press the ACTION button to display the Main Menu. ACTION Press the CH DOWN button to select the Picture Icon. Press the ACTION button to display the Picture Adjustment Menu.
  • Page 13: Game Guard

    Game Guard GAME GUARD ACTION LOCKED Displays and Exits Menus Located On Remote Control Game Guard Activated Selects Desired Game Guard (Unlock) To unlock the Game Guard feature, repeat steps 1 through 3. Enter the same 3 digit code previously used in step 5 with Remote Control Keyboard.
  • Page 14: Timer Features

    Timer Features Sleep Timer- This feature is used for automatic turn off in 30, 60 or 90 minutes. • Sleep Timer NOTE: Display will flash 3, 2 and 1 to indicate the last • Program Timer three remaining minutes prior to turn off. The Recall display will also appear.
  • Page 15: Program Timer

    Program Timer Program Timer This feature is capable of turning the TV on, tuned to a desired channel and off at a predetermined time (one day or everyday). NOTE: The clock must be set for this feature to operate. (Refer to the Set-Up Menu to set time.) ACTION Press the ACTION button to display the Main Menu.
  • Page 16: Set-Up Features

    2 Language Menu System Set-Up Features Icon Language Selection • Language (English/Espa_'ol) • Menu English or Spanish • CC (Closed Caption) on Mute The Language Menu is factory set to ENGLISH. Follow Set Time these instructions to change the Language Menu to •...
  • Page 17: Menu

    Menu Menu The Main Menu can be displayed in two formats. Icon with Text or Icon without Text for those familiar with the Icon system. Press the ACTION button to display the Main Menu. ACTION Press the CH DOWN and VOL RIGHT buttons to select the Set-Up Icon.
  • Page 18: Cc (Closed Caption) On Mute

    I'c On Mute Closed Caption with Mute Button Activates the On Screen Closed Captioning when the MUTE button on the Remote Control is pressed. To deactivate press the MUTE button again. ACTION NOTE: This feature only functions when the Close Caption Mode is in the "OFF"...
  • Page 19: Set 13Me (Clock)

    Set Time (Clock) Set Time - Clock (when set) will display on screen at initial 'q'urn On", after a channel change and when pressing the RECALL button. The time must be set first in order to operate the Program ON/OFF Timer. ACTION Press the ACTION button to display the Main Menu.
  • Page 20: Antenna Tuning Mode

    Antenna Mode TV or Cable Tuning Mode -The proper Input mode must be selected for the type of signal at the antenna input. • TV mode is used when the Receiver is not connected ACTION to a cable TV system, for example when using a VHF/UHF antenna (channels 02 - 69).
  • Page 21: Auto Programming

    Auto Program Auto Programming - This feature allows you to place all channels with a video signal into Channel Scan Memory. Press the CHANNEL (CH) UP or DOWN button and only those channels with a signal will be accessed. ACTION Press the ACTION button to display the Main Menu.
  • Page 22: Manual Programming

    Manual Program Manual Programming - This feature allows you to select which channels are placed into Channel Scan Memory. Press the CHANNEL (CH) UP or DOWN button and onty those channels will be accessed. ACTION Press the ACTION button to display the Main Menu. Press the CH DOWN and VOL RIGHT buttons to select the Set-Up Icon, Press the ACTION button to display the Set-Up...
  • Page 23: Closed Caption Mode

    Mode Closed Caption Mode This Receiver has a built in decoder that provides a visual depiction of the audio portion of a television program in the form of written words across the screen ACTION (White or Colored letters on a black background). allows the viewer to read the dialogue of a television program or other information.
  • Page 24: Channel Caption (Station Identifier)

    Channel Caption Channel Caption (Station Identifier) This feature allows you to enter the call names of up to 30 stations into memory (using up to 4 characters for each station). The call name will then display along with the channel number when changing channels or press- ACTION ing RECALL.
  • Page 25: Audio Adjustments

    Audio Adjustment Bass, Treble & Balance Adjustment Press the ACTION button to displaythe Main Menu. • Audio Norm Press the CH DOWN and VOL RIGHT buttons to • Bass select the Audio Icon. • Treble • Balance Press the ACTION button to display the Audio Adjustment Menu.
  • Page 26: Audio Mode Selection (Stereo/Sap/Mono)

    Audio Mode Selection Stereo/Sap/Mono When Audio is broadcast in Stereo or SAP an ON Screen display will appear on initial 'q-urn On" and "Channel Change". available choices will be ACTION indicated in red. Press the ACTION button to display the Main Menu. Press the CH DOWN and VOL RIGHT buttons to select the Audio Icon.
  • Page 27: [Tv] Speaker

    Speaker [TV] Speaker - This feature is used to turn the internal speakers "ON" or "OFF", when the Receiver is connected to an External Audio Amplifier. Press the ACTION button to display the Main Menu. ACTION Press the CH DOWN and VOL RIGHT buttons to select the Audio Icon.
  • Page 28: Ai Sound

    AI Sound AI Sound - This feature regulates the volume between programs and commercial audio to maintain a constant sound output level. Press the ACTION button to display the Main Menu. Press the CH DOWN and VOL RIGHT buttons to ACTION select the Audio Icon.
  • Page 29: Video Input

    Video Input Video Input - This feature is used to select TV or one of two Video Inputs. Press the ACTION button to display the Main Menu. ACTION Press the VOL RIGHT button to select the Input Icon. Press the ACTION button to display the Input Select Menu.
  • Page 30: Programming The Universal Remote Control

    Programming The Universal Remote Control Cable Converter Box Preferred Procedure - Code Known Preferred Procedure - Code Known Programming Universal Remote Using Infra- Programming Universal Remote Using In- Access Codes Cable Television fra-Red Access Codes for VCRs Converter Boxes • Determine brand of VCR. •...
  • Page 31: Vcr Programming Codes

    The Universal Remote Control is not designed to control all features that are available in all models. Infra-Red Code Index For VCRs VCR Brand Code(s) VCR Brand Code(s) POWER Audio Dynamics 14, 16 02,14,16,30 Broksonic Panasonic 00,01 MULTI Pentax Canon 00, 01 Philco 00,29 Capehart Citizen Philips 00,29 Pioneer...
  • Page 32: Optional Equipment Connection & Operation

    Optional Equipment Connection and Operation To Audio AMP Connection (Stereo) TERMINALS ON BACK OF RECEIVER S-VIDEO v,o o® ® Q Q'Tq31_ ,n.u,[ TO AUDIO AUDIO TO Auxiliary ,, ... L B@ @.--I_ I" 4:..;'1 INPUT m • To Audio AMP Connect to an external audio amp auxiliary input for monitoring sound through a stereo system.
  • Page 33: S-Video Connection

    S-Video Connection VCR or VIDEO DISC TERMINALS ON BACK OF RECEIVER .... VCR S-VIDEO (YC) CONNECTOR OPTIONAL = S-VIDEO S-VIDEO@, .°_o®® ®, VIDEO _®_ >,o;,0 ® ® :o_o°,o AUDIO OUT >L.® ® INPUT _ i .... TERMINALS BACK OF VCR Operation Connect S-Video (YC) connector to S-Video Terminals.
  • Page 34: Care & Cleaning

    Care and Cleaning Picture Tube (Turn set off) Use a mild soap solution or window cleaner and a clean cloth. DO NOT USE ABRASIVE CLEANERS. Avoid excessive moisture and wipe dry. Plastic Cabinets Wipe the cabinet with a soft cloth dampened with water or a mild detergent solution and wipe dry with a soft clean cloth. Avoid excessive moisture.
  • Page 35: Troubleshooting Chart

    Troubleshooting Chart Before you call for service, determine the symptoms and make a few simple checks shown below. Symptoms Check Picture Sound ANTENNA LOCATION AND/OR CONNECTION SNOWY PICTURE NOISY SOUND <, ANTENNA DIRECTION AND/OR LOCATION ANTENNA LEAD-IN WIRE MULTIPLE IMAGE NORMAL SOUND ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES,...
  • Page 36 Matsushita Electric of Canada Limited Panasonic Sales Company, Matsushita Consumer Electronics Division of Matsushita Electric 5770 Ambler Drive Company, Division of Matsushita of Puerto Rico Inc. ("PSC") Electric Corporation of America Mississauga, Ontario L4W 2T3 ..Canada Ave. 65 de Infanteria, Km 9.5...

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