Panasonic TX-47P500X manual

TQBC0369 This is a combined Operating Instruction manual for all the above series of models. Please read these instructions before operating your set and retain them for future reference. Wide Projection T elevision Operating Instructions TX-47P500H TX-47P500X Model No.[...]

Dear Panasonic Customer W elcome to the Panasonic family of customers. W e hope that you will have many years of enjoyment fr om your new W ide Pr ojection television set. T o obtain maximum benefit fr om your set, please read these Instructions befor e making any adjustments, and r etain them for futur e r efer ence. Retain your pur chase r eceipt[...]

3 T able of contents T able of contents W arnings and Cautions ................................................................. 4 Before Operating This Set ............................................................. 6 How to Use This Manual ........................................................................ 6 Safety Precaution / Securing th[...]

4 W arnings and Cautions W arnings Unplug the power cord in the event of any malfunction (screen goes blank, no sound, odd sounds, smoke or unusual odors 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[...]

5 W arnings and Cautions Cautions When inserting batteries, ensure that the polarities (positive and negative) are correctly aligned. Insert as shown on remote control. If inserted incorrectly , battery fluid may leak, and fire, injury , or damage to surrounding components may result. Do not mix new and old batteries. Use only the specified batteri[...]

6 Please take safety precautions to prevent the unit form falling over . The unit may fall over during earthquakes, or if some- one stands on or shakes the TV . Fixing to a wall Use a strong rope or a chain to fasten the TV firmly to a strong support such as a wall or a pillar . TX-47P500H TX-47P500X Safety Precaution / Securing the casters T o pre[...]

7 Note: Main plug types vary between countries. The main plug shown at left may therefore not be the type fitted to your set. 3 Replace the cover . Do not use rechargeable (Ni-Cd) batteries. They are different in shape and performance and may fail to ensure correct operation. The incorrect use of batteries can cause electrolyte leakage which will c[...]

8 S-VIDEO TV/A V STR F Sub. Main VIDEO L/MONO AUDIO R AV 3 IN S-VIDEO VIDEO MONO MONO R L AUDIO VIDEO MONO R L AUDIO P B P R Y DVD [ Y- P B- P R ] P B P R Y DVD [ Y- P B- P R ] AV 1 IN AV 2 IN AV 4 IN MONITOR OUT Location of Controls Controls and T erminals on the TV Item No. Function Refer to Page Item No. Function Refer to Page Main Headphones Ja[...]

9 Connecting the Aerial Cable to the RF In T erminal UHF Aerial RF In Terminal Coaxial Aerial Plug VHF Aerial Mixer 75 Ohm Coaxial Cable RF in Terminal Coaxial aerial plug 75 Ohm Coaxial Cable Notes: • T o obtain optimum quality picture and sound, an Aerial, the correct cable (75 Ohm coaxial) and the correct terminat- ing plug are required. • I[...]

10 Connections Connect VCRs and other peripheral equipment Notes: • When an S-Video cable is connected to the S-V ideo terminal, the corresponding V ideo input will be switched off and the signal from the S-Video input will be used. • When a Monaural VCR is used, connect the Monaural Audio cable to the Audio “ L ” (Left) terminal. • Selec[...]

11 How to connect the DVD Input T erminals How to connect the A V Monitor Output T erminals to other equipment The “ Monitor Out ” T erminals output the same signals as main picture on the TV screen and sound from the speaker at that time, e.g. TV programmes or signals from A V1, A V2, A V3 or A V4 input. Notes: • The A V4 audio signal is com[...]

12 TV/A V STR F Volume Adjustment Picture Menu (see page 14, 28) Sound Menu (see page 14, 30) Set up Menu (see page 15, 34) Stereo/Bilingual Sound Selection (see page 40) TV/TEXT Selection (see page 37) 100Hz/PROGRE (see page 29) Surround (see page 30, 31) Aspect Controls (see page 32) Multi P in P Selection (see page 35) Recall VCR/LD/DVD Rewind/R[...]

13 General Operation N ? LD/DVD REC - VCR STR HELP DISC SIDE A B TV/A V 1 2 3 45 6 78 9 0 F. P . INDEX HOLD STILL CH SEARCH PICTURE SOUND SET UP TV/TEXT SURROUND 100Hz/ PROGRE ASPECT MUL TI PIP Volume Adjustment Volume Adjustment TV/AV Mode Selection Direct programme Number VCR/LD/DVD Play Coloured buttons used for Multi Screen functions (see page [...]

14 N ? LD/DVD REC - VCR STR HELP DISC SIDE A B TV/A V 1 2 3 45 6 78 9 0 F. P. INDEX HOLD STILL CH SEARCH PICTURE SOUND SET UP TV/TEXT SURROUND 100Hz/ PROGRE MUL TI PIP ASPECT On-Screen menu Display from Remote Control ST AND ARD MENU CONTRAST BRIGHTNESS COLOUR SHARPNESS C. TEMP ST AND ARD PICTURE NTSC-TINT AI SCAN MODE A UT O ON PICTURE P - NR AU T[...]

15 TELETEXT OFF TIMER FLICKER REDUC. STROBE CH COLOUR SET TEXT SELECT ENGLISH VCR / GAME OFF OFF D YNAMIC F ASTEXT SETUP MENU TUNING MENU PICTURE SHIFT CHILD LOCK CONVERGENCE LANGU A GE OFF OFF A CCESS SETUP MENU ENGLISH SYS SELECT CH SELECT A UT O TUNE MANU AL TUNE FINE TUNE SKIP SOUND SYS 6. 0MHz COLOUR SYS AU TO OFF POSITION E.EUROPE TUNING MENU[...]

16 Convergence Adjustment mode Prior to adjustment, tune the broadcast signal to the video input signal and operate the set for more than 60 minutes. If the location or direction of the set is changed or moved, the display may be out of alignment. If necessary , carry out the following procedures once with P AL signal and again with the NTSC signal[...]

17 Convergence Adjustment Convergence1 Adjustment for RED, BLUE and GREEN Press to align the horizontal red line with the horizontal blue line. (Becomes a white line) GREEN N - RED ADJUST CONVERGENCE V er tical centre marker ADJUST TV / AV - EXIT Horizontal centre marker N - GREEN ADJUST CONVERGENCE BLUE ADJUST TV / AV - EXIT N - BLUE CONVERGENCE R[...]

18 Convergence Adjustment Convergence2 Adjustment for RED and BLUE This function adjust the convergence of the side part of the screen. Press to select the CONVERGENCE2. Press to access to the function. CONVERGENCE 2 CONVERGENCE 1 A CCESS SELECT A CCESS RETURN TV / AV - EXIT N - RED BLUE TV / AV - EXIT 1 2 3 4 6 7 89 N - BLUE RED TV / AV - EXIT 2 3[...]

19 1 Press to display the SETUP MENU. Press to select the TUNING MENU. Press to display the TUNING MENU. SET UP TELETEXT OFF TIMER FLICKER REDUC. STROBE CH COLOUR SET TEXT SELECT ENGLISH VCR / GAME OFF OFF D YNAMIC F ASTEXT SETUP MENU TUNING MENU PICTURE SHIFT CHILD LOCK CONVERGENCE LANGU AGE OFF OFF A CCESS SETUP MENU ENGLISH Press to select the ?[...]

20 Sound System Selection (Different region use differing systems) This function is used only in the TV mode when the sound is not clear or no sound is produced on a Programme Number , and is not applicable in A V mode . Press to select the “ SOUND SYS ” . 1 2 Press until the optimum sound is obtained. SYS SELECT CH SELECT A UT O TUNE MANU AL T[...]

21 T uning Channels Colour System Selection (Different region use differing systems) If a clear picture with correct colours cannot be obtained when a Broadcast or A V signal is received, this function is used. Press to select the “ COLOUR SYS ” . 1 2 Press to produce the optimum image. Colour System Condition. Note: P AL, SECAM and NTSC 3.58 a[...]

22 Select the most easily viewed channel selection method. 14ch 16ch 18ch 20ch 12ch 10ch 8ch 6ch 4ch 2ch Example Programme Number Channel Display Received Channel 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 Example Programme Number Channel Display Received Channel 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 20 – 2 – 4 – 6 – 8 – 10 2[...]

23 Channel Allocation • CA TV (USA CA TV) channel numbers as recommended by the joint EIA/NCT A Engineering committee and published as EIA INTERIM ST ANDARD No.6-CABLE TELEVISION CHANNEL IDENTIFICA TION PLAN-MA Y 1983. • The receiving channels are as follows; SYS SELECT CH DISPLAY CHINA HK/UK ASIA/M.EAST NZ/INDONES AUSTRALIA E.EUROPE SPECL VER [...]

24 The best tuning position is automatically memorized. Automatic T une This TV uses automatic tuning to determine whether or not the TV can receive a broadcast signal which is being sent, and automatically prepares so that the channel selection can respond to both the position select and direct select modes. Before Automatic T une, Channel Select [...]

25 Manual T une MANUAL TUNE Press to select the MANUAL TUNE. Press to access to the MANUAL TUNE. Search Start. 1 CH 12 29 MANU AL TUNE PROGRAMME - /+ SEARCH - /+ RETURN TV / AV - EXIT ‘ STR ’ BUTTON-ST ORE Press to select the desired Programme Number . Press to select the higher or lower channel. SOUND SYS Press to display the SETUP MENU. Proce[...]

26 Fine T uning Under normal reception conditions this function is not required or necessary . However , in areas of poor reception or constant interference, a slight adjustment of the tuning may improve the picture and sound quality . 1 SYS SELECT CH SELECT A UT O TUNE MANU AL TUNE FINE TUNE SKIP SOUND SYS 6. 0MHz COLOUR SYS AU TO OFF JAP A N POSI[...]

27 Programme Number Skip It is possible to skip Programme Number on which no TV stations are tuned appearing on the screen. The function is only effective when selecting Programme Numbers by pressing the Programme Number Up or Down button either on the TV set or on the Remote control. SYS SELECT CH SELECT A UT O TUNE MANU AL TUNE FINE TUNE SKIP SOU[...]

28 Picture Adjustment 1 Press to display the Picture Menu. 2 Press to select the desired function. Press to adjust or change the function. 3 Press to go back to watching TV . PICTURE TV/A V Y ou can change the level of each Function (CONTRAST , BRIGHTNESS, COLOUR, SHARPNESS, NTSC-TINT) for each Picture Menu. Picture menu mode will be memorized for [...]

29 Picture Adjustment Set the overall colour tone of the picture. C. TEMP ( Colour T emperature) P-NR ( Picture Noise Reduction) AI ( Artificial intelligence) SCAN MODE Press to switch between modes ST AND ARD MENU CONTRAST BRIGHTNESS COLOUR SHARPNESS C. TEMP ST AND ARD PICTURE NTSC-TINT COOL W ARM ST AND ARD Automatically reduces undesired picture[...]

30 Sound Adjustment 1 Press to display the Sound Menu. 2 Press to select the desired function. Press to adjust or change the function. 3 Press to go back to watching TV . SOUND TV/A V Note: Some features are only available with the Surround feature switched off. Press SURROUND to switch between On and Off. Y ou can change the level of each Function[...]

31 Sound Adjustment SURROUND MENU Press to select the SURROUND function. MENU V OLUME BA SS TREBLE B ALANCE SURROUND SUB HEADPHONE HEADPHONE V OL. ON D YNAMIC SOUND 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 th[...]

32 Aspect Controls ZOOM 16:9 JUST 14:9 S-ZOOM 4:3 AUTO 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 F. P. INDEX HOLD STILL CH SEARCH TV/TEXT 100Hz/ PROGRE SURROUND MUL TI PIP ASPECT The on screen selector keys (corresponding to the four coloured buttons on the remote control) appear for some Aspect functions and disappear after a few seconds. If you ’ d like to select an[...]

33 H POS — H POS + V POS — V POS + S-ZOOM V SIZE — V SIZE + V POS — V POS + ZOOM 4 : 3 JUST 4 : 3 JUST V POS — V POS + 14 : 9 AUTO Explanation Picture Mode 4 : 3 ZOOM 16 : 9 16:9 Signal 4:3 Signal 14 : 9 JUST S-ZOOM 16:9 Signal 4:3 Signal The AUTO position can be set to 4:3 or to JUST . When a wide screen signal is detected at the Video t[...]

34 CH COLOUR SET Colour density varying between broadcast channels can be adjusted to three levels for each reception channel. LANGUAGE When you first install the TV , the On Screen Display language is set according to your choice of region. LANGUAGE lets you change the language used for On Screen Displays. PICTURE SHIFT For use as a screen saver ,[...]

35 Multi Screen 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 F. P. INDEX HOLD STILL CH SEARCH TV/A V PICTURE SOUND SET UP TV/TEXT 100Hz/ PROGRE SURROUND ASPECT MUL TI PIP Multi PIP MUL TI PIP Press twice to view two pictures (sub picture in main picture) at the same time. Press MUL TI PIP to select the current programme, the picture in picture feature, or the picture and p[...]

36 ( ) ( ) ( ) Channel search Press to watch the current programme (displayed centre screen), exiting the feature. (Access Strobe via the Setup menu, see page 34). T akes a series of up to twelve freeze-frame images (one second delay between each image being taken) from the current programme watched. Press to show freeze-frames of the programmes be[...]

37 Four differently coloured subjects are situated at the bottom of the display . T o access more information, press the appropriately coloured button. This mode enables fast access to information on the subjects shown. TELE TEXT T eletext features may vary depending on the Broadcasting Companies and are only available when the channel selected is [...]

38 TELE TEXT SET UP + Red In LIST mode the four page numbers can be altered (programme positions 1 - 25 only). Press one of the four coloured buttons and enter the new page number . Press to hold the T eletext page when viewing multi-page information. is displayed on the top left of the screen. Press again to return to automatic page update. List S[...]

39 Press to return to normal TV operation. Sub Coded Page Access SET UP Blue + When T eletext information exceeds more than one page, it may take some time for the automatic changing of the sub pages to reach the sub page you require. It is possible to enter your required sub page and continue watching the normal programme until the correct sub pag[...]

40 Advanced Remote Control Operation Stereo Bilingual Sound Selection Type of broadcast Mode Indicator Type of broadcast Mode Indicator Regular broadcast (Standard Audio) NICAM STEREO STEREO Mode Indicator NICAM .......Used in New Zealand, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia etc. I No Indicator Regular broadcast (Standard Audio) No Indicator II I I II I [...]

41 Manufacturer setting Advanced Remoto Control Operation Remote Control Operation is possible for the VCR ’ s, LD ’ s and DVD ’ s of the various manufacturers. After completion of setting, execute the various operations . While pressing the VCR / LD / DVD Power button, press the manufacturer code (enter the two digit code), and press the VCR[...]

42 Before you call for service, determine the symptoms and make a few simple checks as shown below . T roubleshooting Snowy Picture Multiple Image Interference Normal Picture No Picture No Colour Scrambled Coloured Patches No Colour Noisy Sound Noisy Sound Noisy Sound Normal Sound Normal Sound Normal Sound No Sound No Sound Normal or Weak Sound Sym[...]

43 Specifications 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 21 Systems Function PAL B, G, H PAL I PAL D, K SECAM B, G SECAM D, K SECAM K1 NTSC M (NTSC 3.58/4.5 MHz) Reception of broadcast transmis-sions and Playback from Video Cassette Tape Recorders. 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Playback from Special VCR's NTSC 4.43/5.5 MHz NTSC 4.43/6.0 MHz NTSC 4.43/6.5 MHz NTSC 3.58/5.5 MHz NT[...]

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