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  • Page 1 I ,¸ I IllIIIII _]_' ......jo............... _..... ==......_,, ................£L.... irlJntll IIrr '"I rI[::::_:1_' 1111II III ......... " ..Color Television Operating Instructions ® _ea_ these _nstruct_ons com_lete\_] before operating this set. _'Q_,'2A0966 Contents subject to change _\thout r_ot\ce o_ ob\_o_at_on.
  • 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 exclamation point within The lightnin_l flash with ar- 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.Ifanoutside antenna isconnected t othetelevision e quipment, be_uJe [t_e,_ _tel u _d _y_tem _syrounued so _ LopJovlue 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 I 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 unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode.
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Introduction Congratulations on Your New Purchase Your N_w wdeo _.u,=_tJu_ _ _tfeatures 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: Care & Cleaning

    Care and Cleaning Picture Tube (Turn set off) Use a milclsoap 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 6: 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 7: Antenna/Cable Connections

    Antenna/Cable 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 VHF/UHF...
  • Page 8: Location Of Controls (Remote Control)

    Location of Controls (Remote Control) POWER ® ® MULTI ® @ @ Q1 ® ® ®l ® -- V-CI_'- CABLE POWER r-7 _-_ r-7, RECORD POWER ® PLAY m -- VCR CHANNEL...
  • Page 9: Location Of Controls (Receiver)

    Location of Controls (Receiver) Front Control Panel Remote Control Sensor Quick Reference Control Operation ® Power Button - Press to turn ON or OFF. (pg.10) ® Volume Buttons - Press to adjust Sound Level. Press to adjust Audio Menus, Video Menus and select operating features when menus are displayed.
  • Page 10: Control Operation

    Control Opuradun Puwur Button - Pr_s [tle POWER button to turn Channel Chal_gu. (iwu upuo,,=_) ON. Press again to turn OFF. Option 1. Press the CHANNEL (CH) UP or DOWN button [o POWER sequentially scan through programmed channels (when On Screen Menus are not displayed). NOTE: TV/CABLE switch (located on Remote) must be set in the TV position.
  • Page 11: Tv/Video Button

    TV/Video Button Multi Button - Press the TV/VIDEO button --The MULTI button can be to select desired input. programmed to operate up to 6 Remote function buttons at the same time. Example: TV/VIDEO Power/On, VCR Power/On (selected brands) can be operated at the same time with one press of the MULTI button.
  • Page 12: Main Menu (Icons)

    Main Menu (icons) EXIT ] I INPUT [_---_IP'GTUREI I AUD'O II--_ I GGA_ED I ICHANNELI ICAPTIONI i TIMER I ISET-UPI IB---_ Located On Remote Cu_trol _CTION Selects L)esirud Feature When Menu is Displayed l_)lsplays and Exits Menus Selects or Adjusts Features When Menu is Displayed Press the ACTION button to display the Main Menu with Icons.
  • Page 13: Picture Adjustments

    Picture Adjustments Color, Tint, Brightness, Picture & Sharpness Adjustments • Color • Tint Press the ACTION button to display the Main Menu. • Brightness Press the CH DOWN button to select the Picture • Picture Icon. • Sharpness Press the ACTION button to display the Picture •...
  • Page 14: Game Guard

    Game Guard Game Guard (Lockout) - Prevents video games and other video sources from being viewed. Channel 3, 4 and all video inputs are locked out for 12, 24 or 48 hours. NOTE: Be sure to understand this feature before ACTION attempting its use.
  • Page 15: Game Guard (Unlock)

    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. LOCK ACTIVATED ENTER CODE TO CHANGE SETTINGS Enter Same 3 Digit Code Previously Used GAMEGUARD UNLOCKED If 3 Digit Code Is The Same...
  • Page 16: Timer Features

    Timer Features Sleep Ti met- 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 17: 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 18: Set-Up Features

    Set-Up Features Menu The Main Menu can be displayed in two formats. Icon with Text or Icon without Text for those • Menu familiar with the Icon system. • CC (Closed Caption) on Mute Press the ACTION button to display the Main Menu. •...
  • Page 19: Cc (Closed Caption) On Mute

    [ On Mute Closed Captio== 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 20: Set Time (Clock)

    Set Time (Clock) Set iime - utock (wneil su[) will display uil _ci_ulL 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. Press the ACTION button to display the Main Menu.
  • Page 21: 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 22: 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 23: Manual Programming

    Manual Program Manual Proglumming - i his teuture allow_ you to select which channels are placed into Channel Scan Memory. Press the CHANNEL (CH) UP or DOWN button and only 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.
  • Page 24: Cc (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 AG]tur_ (White or Colored letters on a black background). allows the viewer to read the dialogue of a television program or other information.
  • Page 25: Language Menu System

    Language Menu System Language Selection English or Spanish The Language Menu is factory set to ENGLISH. Follow these instructions to change the Language Menu to ACTION Spanish and back to English. Press the ACTION button to display the Main Menu. Press the CH DOWN and VOL RIGHT buttons to select the SET-UP Icon.
  • Page 26: 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 27: Audio Adjustments

    Audio Adjustment Bass, Treble & Balance Adjustment Press the ACTION button to display the Main Menu. • Audio Norm Press the CH UP/DOWN and VOL LEFT/RIGHT • Bass buttons to highlight the Audio Icon. • Treble Press the ACTION button to display the Audio •...
  • Page 28: Audio Norm

    Audio Mode Selection (Audio) Mode (Stereo/SAP/Mono) When Audio is broadcast in Stereo or SAP an ON Screen display will appear on initial "Turn 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 29: [Tv] Speaker

    Speaker [TV] Speaker - This feature is used to turn the internal speakers "ON" or "OFF". It is used when the Receiver is connected to an External Audio Amplifier. (Refer to "To Audio Amp" section for further information.) Press the ACTION button to display the Main Menu. ACTION Press the CH DOWN and VOL RIGHT buttons to select the Audio Icon.
  • Page 30: 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 31: Input Select

    Input Select Input Selection This feature is used to select TV or one of two Video In- puts. (Used with optional accessory Video equipment.) Press the ACTION button to display the Main Menu. Press the VOL RIGHT button to select the Input Icon.
  • Page 32: Programming The Universal Remote Control

    Programming The Universal Remote Control Cable Converter Preferred Procedure- Code Known Preterl ed Procedure- Code Known Programming Universal Remote Using In- Programming Universal Remote Using Infra- Access Codes Cable Television fra-Red Access Codes for VCRs Converter Boxes • Determine brand of VCR. •...
  • Page 33: Vcr & Cable Converter Box Infra-Red 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 02, 14, 16, 30 Audio Dynamics 14, 16 Panasonic 00, 01 Broksonic Pentax MULTI Canon 00, 01 Philco 00, 29 Capehart Citizen Philips...
  • Page 34: Optional Equipment Connection & Operation

    Op[Ionai Equipment L;onnection and Operation [o Audio AMP Connection (Stereo) TERMINALS ON BACK OF RECEIVER S-VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO Auxiliary Input .® INPUT TO AUDIO • To Audio AMP Connect to an external audio amp auxiliary input for monitoring sound through a stereo system. NOTE: 'q-O AUDIO AMP"...
  • Page 35: S-Video Connection

    5-Video Connection VCR or VIDEO DISC PLAYER TERMINALS ON BACK OF RECEIVER VCR S-VIDEO (YC) CONNECTOR OPTIONAL S-VIDEO S-VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO ® ®,uo,o ® AUDIO OUT .® ® 1 -- INPUT O AUDIO TERMINALS ON BACK OF VCR Operation Connect S-Video (YC) connector to S-Video Terminal. Make connections to L and R Input 1 Audio jacks.
  • Page 36: Troubleshooting Chart

    OFF, or fail to operate, unplug the AC cord and contact your Authorized Servicer for repairs. 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.

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