User manual PANASONIC TC-14R1

[. . . ] Do not use solutions containing benzol or petroleum. TV sets can produce static electricity, care must be taken whenever touching the TV screen. Adequate ventilation is essential to prevent failure of electrical components. We recommend that a gap of at least 5cm is left all around this TV even when it is placed inside a cabinet or between shelves. D D D D D D D FOR YOUR SAFETY PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY This appliance is supplied with a fitted three pin mains plug for your safety and convenience. [. . . ] If you lose the fuse cover the plug must not be used until a replacement cover is obtained. Replacement fuse covers can be purchased through your local Panasonic dealer. The plug fitted to this appliance incorporates a mains filter circuit. If this is removed or replaced with a non ---filtered mains plug this television will no longer meet the European standards for Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC). If the fitted plug is unsuitable for the socket outlet in your home an appropriate adapter should be used. Nonetheless, if the fitted plug is replaced, the fuse should be taken out and the cut ---off plug disposed of safely. There is danger of severe electrical shock if the cut off plug is inserted into any 13amp socket. If a new plug is to be fitted please observe the wiring code as shown below. If in any doubt please consult a qualified electrician. How to replace the fuse : Lift out the removable fuse compartment with a screwdriver and replace the fuse, then refit securely into the mains plug. Important Note : The layout of the mains plug used may differ from this illustration. IMPORTANT :--- The wires in the mains lead of this appliance are coloured in accordance with the following code :--BLUE : NEUTRAL BROWN : LIVE As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this appliance may not correspond to the markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows :--1. IT IS IMPORTANT that you only use TV programme position `0' to view your VCR. If your VCR picture does not appear on programme position `0' (the VCR position), refer to page 11 for guidance. 6 LOCATION OF CONTROLS On Screen Displays Menu Title Cursor Bar Sub Menu Commands : A guide to the various options available when in On Screen Menu operations. Front Panel Controls Main Menu Contrast Brightness Colour Sharpness C---A---T---S Tuning Menu : Select ---/+ : Adjust N : Exit Mains Power On/Off switch STR Stores tuning and other function settings F Selects a function from : Volume, Contrast, Brightness, Colour, Sharpness, C---A---T---S and Manual Tuning. Headphone socket RCA Audio/Video sockets TV / AV Switches between TV and AV modes /---, /+ Programme up / down. When a function is already displayed, allows adjustment of the function. Remote Control keys Standby On/Off Switches between TV and AV modes (Page 10) Adjusts currently selected function. Adjusts the volume if no function is selected Sound mute On/Off Status : Displays programme position, channel number and time Channel up/down and Menu option select Off timer Press to select from 30, 60 or 90 minutes Function Select Press to display the On Screen Menus (Page 8) Restores the levels previously set with STR (TV front panel) Numeric keys for : Programme change Direct channel access Selection of programmes 10---60 using numeric keys Direct channel access Press and enter channel number using numeric keys 7 MENU OPERATION Auto Tuning start Select Display Menu / Previous Menu Exit Menu Adjust / Access Main Menu Contrast Brightness Colour Sharpness The Contrast, Brightness, Colour and Sharpness may be altered to suit the viewing conditions and personal preferences. C ---A ---T---S: Contrast Auto Tracking System Automatically adjusts the contrast setting to compensate for any changes in the ambient lighting of the surroundings. To obtain best results first set the Contrast to maximum, to allow a greater operating range for C---A---T---S, then select one of the 3 settings as desired. F Main Menu Contrast Brightness Colour Sharpness C ---A ---T ---S Tuning Menu : Select ---/+ : Adjust N : Exit Main Menu Contrast Brightness Colour Sharpness C ---A ---T ---S Tuning Menu : Select ---/+ : Adjust N : Exit Off C ---A ---T ---S Medium Sensitivity C ---A ---T ---S Main Menu Contrast Brightness Colour Sharpness C ---A ---T ---S Tuning Menu High Sensitivity C ---A ---T ---S Brightness 8 MENU OPERATION Tuning Menu The Tuning menu provides access to both manual and automatic tuning menus. Auto Setup The Auto Setup menu allows you to automatically retune the TV, particularly useful if you move to an area that is served by a different transmitter. Manual Tuning The Manual tuning menu allows individual programme positions to be tuned manually. Fine Tuning Stations can be finely tuned using the Fine Tuning adjustment. Swap If the programme order after Auto Setup is not to your preference you can swap programmes between positions. Main Menu Contrast Brightness Colour Sharpness C ---A ---T ---S Tuning Menu : Select ---/+ : Access N : Exit 1 CH21 Tuning Menu Auto Setup Manual Tuning Fine Tuning Swap : Select ---/+ : Access F : Previous Menu N : Exit 1 CH21 Swap Position with Position 01 07 CH44 CH58 ---/+ TV/AV F N : : : : : Select Adjust Swap Previous Menu Exit Auto Setup TV/AV : Start ATP F : Previous Menu N : Exit Manual Tuning (front panel of the television) The stations may also be manually tuned using the controls on the front of the television. [. . . ] Press the F key (Front panel) until "Manual Tuning" is reached. Press --- or + to access "Manual Tuning". Manual Tuning (Front Panel) TV/AV ---/+ STR F, N : : : : Programme Position Start Search Store Exit 21 69 Store Function select / Exit Change programme position Search 9 AUDIO / VIDEO CONNECTIONS (FRONT OR REAR) AV (Audio / Video) is a dedicated input for VCR's, Satellite Receivers and other Audio / Video equipment. This TV is capable of switching to AV operation automatically if the equipment connected provides a switching signal to the SCART socket. Refer to your Satellite Receiver and VCR instruction books for precise tuning information. 11 TROUBLE---SHOOTING Before calling for service, determine the symptoms and make a few simple checks as shown below. [. . . ]