2 3 4 5 6 7 8 C 0 N Receiver 9 ? Operating Instructions Model No. TU-PT600B Please read these instruction before operating your set and retain them for future reference.
Dear Panasonic Customer Welcome to the Panasonic family of customers. We hope that you will have many years of enjoyment from your new Receiver. To obtain maximum benefit from your set, please read these Instructions before making any adjustments, and retain them for future reference. Retain your purchase receipt also, and note down the model number and serial number of your set in the space provided on the rear cover of these instructions. For United Kingdom and Republic of lreland www.panasonic.co.
Table of Contents Warnings and precautions ................................. 4 Before Operating This Set .................................. 5 AV2 out ..................................................................... 24 Teletext ..................................................................... 24 Supplied Accessories ................................................. 5 Fitting remote control batteries ................................... 5 Off Timer ..................................................
Warnings and Precautions • This set is designed to operate on A.C. 220 - 240 V, 50 Hz. • This set is capable of receiving the following transmission standard, PAL I. • The On/Off switch on this model does not fully disconnect the TV from the mains supply. Remove the mains plug from the wall socket when the TV set is not used for a prolonged period of time. WARNING • Place this set on a flat, level surface. • Do not place anything heavy on it. • Avoid location subject to excessive vibration.
Before Operating This Set Supplied Accessories Check the accessories before installations. • Operating Instruction book (TQBC0502) • Remote Control Transmitter (TNQE286) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 C 0 N • Display Cable (K1HA26FA0002) • Warranty Card • Batteries for the Remote Control Transmitter (2 × R6 (UM3) size) ? • Polishing Cloth (TPEX013) Note: If the cabinet is heavily soiled, wipe with a supplied polishing cloth.
Basic controls Top panel controls and Remote control Receiver ON / Stand-by STR F TV AV Store (see page 26 - 37, 40) Function selection (see on this page below) Picture Menu (see page 20, 21) Volume Up (+), Down (-)/ Programme Number Up ( ), Down ( ) Volume adjustment which uses these buttons is performed after pressing Function button. When programme number up ( )/down ( ) buttons on the top panel of the main part are pressed in stand-by mode, this set turns on.
Basic controls Remote control Power (Stand-by) This set must first be plugged into the wall outlet and turned on at the power switch. Press this button to turn this set On from Standby mode, Press it again to turn this set OFF to Standby mode. Note: • It is also possible to turn this set On from STANDBY mode by pressing the “Direct Programme Number Selection” Buttons (0-9) on the Remote Control.
Quick start Guide 1. Connection of Receiver to TUNER Terminal Board ( 1 ) T h i s R e c e i v e r i s o n l y f o r P a n a s o n i c P l a s m a D i s p l a y w i t h a T U N E R Te r m i n a l B o a r d . (TY-42TM5H, TY-37TM5H) (2) And the TUNER Terminal Board (TY-42TM5H, TY-37TM5H) is compatible only with the products given below and those that will be sold hereafter.
Quick start Guide 2. Choose Your Connection Type Connection and setting up options • If connecting this set using an RF cable only, see below. • If connecting this set using Scart and RF cables, see page 10. • If connecting this set to a Q-Link (or Q-Link compatible) VCR, see page 10. • If connecting this set to a Q-Link (or Q-Link compatible) VCR and a satellite receiver, see page 11.
Quick start Guide 2. Connection of Receiver and VCR using Scart and RF cables ANTENNA (Not Supplied) To Display Receiver AV1 AV2 AV4 PR PB R L AUDIO Y RF connection Connect the ANTENNA to the Antenna Input terminal of the VCR and an RF cable from the VCR Antenna Output terminal to this set Antenna Input terminal ( ).
Quick start Guide 4. Q-Link connection of Receiver, VCR and Satellite using Scart and RF cables For Q-Link to function correctly this set, VCR and Satellite Receiver must be connected as shown in the diagram below.
Quick start Guide 3. Preparing the Plasma Display (Refer to Operating Instructions of the Plasma Display) Connecting the plug to the Wall Outlet Push the Power switch on the Plasma Display to turn the set on Power-On. Power Indicator: Green INPUT R - STANDBY — VOL + G POWER ON R - STANDBY G - POWER ON Power Indicator Remote Control Sensor 4. Power On/Off Connecting the plug to the Wall Outlet Push the Power switch on this set to turn the set on Power-On.
Quick start Guide 5. Auto setup AUTO SETUP IN PROGRESS SEARCHING:PLEASE WAIT 21 If this set has not been programmed for you then Auto setup will begin, your stations will be located, sorted into order and stored ready for use (refer to page 31). 68 SETUP : Return to tuning menu TV/AV : To exit 6. This set to VCR download If a Q-Link, NEXTVIEWLINK or compatible VCR has been connected to the AV2 socket before starting Step 1, programme information will be downloaded to the VCR.
Quick start Guide 7. Owner ID As an added feature, this TV has the option of entering a security code (Owner ID) and personal details into its memory, so that in the unfortunate event of theft it will help the police to trace the owner.
Quick start Guide 8. The two basic functions You are now ready to begin viewing programmes.
Using the On Screen Displays Many features available on this set can be accessed via the On Screen Display menu system. Use the remote control as shown below to access and adjust features as desired. Press to display “Picture menu” screen. Picture menu Contrast Brightness Colour Sharpness Colour balance P-NR Mode DIRECT TV REC ASPECT CH RETURN Normal Off Dynamic PICTURE Press to display “Setup menu” screen. SOUND Setup menu SET UP TV/AV TV/TEXT F.P. Press to display “Sound menu” screen.
Using the On Screen Displays Press to move the cursor up and down on the menu. Press to access menus, adjust levels or to select from a range of options. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 C 0 N The STR button is used with a number of features to store settings after adjustments have been made or options have been set. STR ? The TV/AV button is used to exit the menu system and return to the normal viewing screen.
Aspect Controls ASPECT Press the ASPECT Zoom2 and Zoom3. to move through the seven aspect options: Panasonic Auto, 16:9, 14:9, 4:3, Zoom1, Notes: • If you leave Aspect set to Panasonic Auto, this set software determines the best ratio for each programme viewed.In order not to disrupt your viewing, no mode information is displayed while this is happening. Simply press the ASPECT button to display mode information in the top left of the screen.
Aspect Controls 16:9 16:9 will display the picture at its maximum size but with slight stretching. 16 : 9 << >> 16 : 9 14:9 Letterbox 14:9 will display a 14:9 picture at its standard 14:9, size without any stretching. Gray stripes will be visible down the left and right sides of the picture. 14 : 9 << >> 14 : 9 4:3 4:3 will display a 4:3 picture at its standard 4:3 size without any stretching. Gray stripes will be visible down the left and right sides of the picture.
Picture menu PICTURE 1 Press to display the picture menu screen. 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 C 0 N Press to select the menu to adjust. Adjust the desired level by looking at the picture behind the menu. TV/AV ? 3 Press to exit from the Picture menu. This returns the set to the normal viewing condition.
Picture menu P-NR This Picture Noise Reduction System (P-NR) is designed to reduce picture noise during poor quality reception conditions. The P-NR mode will change as below. On Off Mode Picture menu mode will be memorized for each TV, AV mode.
Sound menu 1 SOUND Press to display the sound menu screen. 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 C 0 N Press to select the menu to adjust. Adjust the desired level by listening to the sound. TV/AV ? Press at any time to go back to watching TV. Some features are only available with the Ambience feature switched off. Volume, Bass, Treble, Balance, Headphone Volume Sound menu Volume Bass Treble Balance Headphone volume NICAM Mode Ambience Item Effect Function Volume Less More Adjusts output volume.
Sound menu Mode Sound quality can be improved when watching music or speech by selecting the appropriate mode Music or Speech. Press or Music Ambience to select Mode. Speech To enjoy a concert hall effect, turn Ambience to on. Press or to swich between ON and OFF.
Setup menu The setup menu provides access to various advanced features and also to the Tuning menu. 1 SET UP Press to display the setup menu screen. 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 C 0 N Press to select the menu to adjust. Press to adjust the desired setting. TV/AV ? Press AV2 out Offers a choice of signals to send to the AV2 Scart socket. You can choose from the current TV programme position, the signal entering AV1, AV3, AV4 or Moniter - the picture displayed on screen.
Setup menu 3:2 Pulldown When on, the display attempts to reproduce a more natural interpretation of sources such as movie pictures, which are recorded at 24 frames per second. If the picture is not stable, turn the setting to off. Off Tuning menu Volume correction On Provides access to many other features including programme edit and Auto setup. (See page 26) Not displayed during AV mode. During AV mode, Volume correction is displayed. Lets you adjust the volume level of individual station.
Tuning menu Tuning menu overview SET UP 1 Press DIRECT TV REC ASPECT CH RETURN Setup menu . 2 Move to the Tuning menu option by or using . AV2 out Teletext Off timer 3:2 Pulldown Tuning menu TV FASTEXT Off Off Access PICTURE 3 Access Tuning menu by using SOUND or SET UP . TV/AV Tuning menu 4 Move to chosen menu option by TV/TEXT F.P. INDEX HOLD 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 9 7 or . 5 Adjust chosen option or access chosen menu by using or .
Tuning menu Programme edit Use this setting when changing setting of receiving channels or changing the channel display. Turn this set and select the broadcast channel. Follow the steps below to display the Programme edit screen. Selecting the Programme edit on the Tuning menu. Access to the Programme edit screen SET UP 1 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 C 0 N ? Press to display the Setup menu screen. Press to select the Tuning menu. Press to access the Tuning menu screen.
Tuning menu Deleting, Adding and Moving a programme channel Make sure the cursor is in the Prog. column. Red, Green, Yellow, and Blue Bars are displayed at the bottom of the screen. These have the same functions as the Red, Green, Yellow, and Blue buttons on the remote control. Change Programme Select Option TV/AV Exit ’STR’ Button Store Return Programme edit DIRECT TV REC ASPECT CH RETURN Delete Add Prog. TV->VCR Move 1 2 3 4 5 PICTURE Red SOUND SET UP TV/TEXT F.P. 1 Green Yellow Chan.
Tuning menu To move a programme to another position Choose the programme position to be moved. 1 Return Programme edit Press the Yellow button on remote control. 2 Prog. Chan. Name Lock 1 2 3 4 5 CH41 CH44 - XYZ Off Off Off Off Off : : : : : Delete Yellow Change programme Select Option TV/AV Exit ’STR’ Button Store ZXY Add Move TV->VCR Choose new positon. 3 Return Programme edit 4 Press the Yellow button again to confirm.
Tuning menu To lock a programme position to prevent access Choose the programme position to be moved. 1 Move to the lock column. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 C 0 N Choose between lock On or lock Off. 2 Return Programme edit Lock off / on Select Option TV/AV Exit ’STR’ Button Store Prog. Chan. Name Lock 1 2 3 4 5 CH41 CH44 - XYZ Off Off Off Off Off : : : : : ZXY ? STR Press STR to store. 3 4 TV/AV If you have finished in the Programme edit menu, press the TV/AV button to exit.
Tuning menu Auto setup Automatically scans all TV channels and stores them in memory. Auto setup automatically retunes your set. This feature is useful, if for example, you move house and wish to retune your set to receive the local stations. Display the Tuning menu screen Setup menu SET UP 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 C 0 N 1 Open the setup menu. 2 Move to Tuning menu. AV2 out Teletext Off timer 3:2 Pulldown Tuning menu TV FASTEXT Off Off Access Access Tuning menu.
Tuning menu Manual Tuning Manual tuning of the programme position is available either from the On Screen Display menu or from the front panel controls. Turn this set on and select the broadcast channel. Follow the step on the previous page to display the Tuning menu screen. (From the On screen Display menu) It is possible on individual programme position. Tuning menu Press to select the Manual tuning. 1 Press to access the Manual tuning screen.
Tuning menu Decoder (AV2) If a Q-link compatible VCR is connected to AV2 and is ready to record, the recording source for DIRECT TV REC will change on selecting the Decoder (AV2) ‘On’ or ‘Off’ using the remote control. 1 2 Press to select the Decoder (AV2) on tuning menu screen. Tuning menu Programme edit Auto setup Manual tuning Decoder (AV2) Shipping Condition Owner ID Off Press to select On or Off. On Off Decoder (AV2) On : VCR records the External Input signal.
Tuning menu Shipping condition Shipping condition allows you to reset the set to its original condition, i.e. no channels tuned in. This is useful, for example, if you move to a different area when you will probably want the TV to tune itself to your new local stations. This can be done either through the Shipping condition menu or through the Auto setup menu. The Shipping condition menu will reset all data, clearing all tuning information and resetting all control levels back to factry settings.
Tuning menu Owner ID Owner ID allows you to enter a security code and adress information so that in the unfortunate event of theft it will help the Police to determine the owner. If the Owner ID information was not entered after Auto setup or it is necessary to alter some of the ID information it can be re-accessed via the Tuning menu. 1 Press to select the Tuning menu. Press to access to tuning menu. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 C 0 N 2 Press to select the Owner ID.
Q-Link This is a Q-Link TV. Q-Link, NEXTVIEWLINK and similar technology provide a way for the set and VCR to communicate, making it easier to record programmes. In order to be able to exchange information both the set and the VCR must be fitted with this technology, and must be connected with a SCART lead (full function type) between the AV2 socket of this set and the appropriate socket on the VCR (see the VCR instruction book for details).
Tuning your VCR and satellite receiver Your new set is supplied with programme position ‘0’ set to receive an RF signal from your VCR, although a Scart connection is preferable if the VCR is so equipped (see page 10, 11 or 42 for suitable inputs to the Scart socket on this set.) However, if for some reason your VCR is tuned to a different RF channel then you will not receive any picture or sound from your VCR on programme position ‘0’ of this set.
Advanced Remote Control Operation VCR / DVD Operation The Remote Control is capable of operating some functions of selected Panasonic VCR’s and DVD (Digital Versatile Disc) equipment. Some VCR and DVD equipment have different functions, so to ensure compatibility please refer to the equipment's instruction book or consult your dealer for details. Button Function DIRECT TV REC ASPECT CH RETURN Standby Press to switch the VCR or DVD to standby mode. Press again to switch back on.
Advanced Remote Control Operation TELETEXT · Teletext features may vary depending on the Broadcasting Companies and is only available if the channel selected is transmitting Teletext. · Pressing the Picture button whilst in Teletext operation will display the contrast DIRECT TV REC ASPECT CH RETURN function with a cyan bar, press or to alter the setting as required. PICTURE · Pressing the Setup button whilst in Teletext operation will display special function options at the bottom of the screen.
Advanced Remote Control Operation It is not possible to change the programme position when in News flash, Update or Sub Coded Page Access operation. 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 9 7 Red Green Yellow STR VCR 0 Blue List Store In List mode the four page numbers can be altered (programme positions 1 - 25 only). To do this, press one of the four coloured buttons and enter the new page number. STR Press and hold , the page number will change to white indicating that the page is stored.
Advanced Remote Control Operation Sub Coded Page Access SET UP Blue When Teletext 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. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 VCR 0 It is possible to enter your required sub page and continue watching the normal programme until the correct sub page is found. Select the required page number using buttons 0 - 9.
Connections How to connect the Input/Output terminals Connects VCRs and other peripheral equipment AV1 AV2 AV4 PR PB Y L DISPLAY OUT VIDEO RGB VIDEO VIDEO S-VIDEO RGB VIDEO S-VIDEO R L AUDIO R AV4C AUDIO OUT PR Y PB VIDEO Input/Output from AV1 Scart Socket Input/Output from AV2 Scart Socket Q-Link data Input/Output from AV4 Scart Socket R L AV4C AUDIO Scart cable Scart cable Scart cable Input AV4 Component signal pin type Audio cable VCR DVD PLAYER VCR/S-VHS VCR Q-LINK COMPAT
Connections How to connect the AUDIO OUT terminals AUDIO IN L R Amplifier to speaker system L R PR AV4 PB Y L DISPLAY OUT VIDEO RGB R VIDEO S-VIDEO L AUDIO AV4C R AUDIO OUT Notes: • The AUDIO OUT terminal provides a fixed level output only. (The menu settings and remote control volume controls have no effect.) • Additional equipment and cables shown are not supplied with this set.
Troubleshooting If there is a problem with your set please refer to the table below to determine the symptoms, then carry out the suggested check. If this does not solve the problem, please contact your local Panasonic dealer, quoting the model number and serial number (both found on the rear of this set).
For your Guidance Service Last position Memory Before requesting service, please refer to the troubleshooting guide on previous page to determine the symptoms. To obtain service please contact your local Panasonic dealer quoting the model number and serial number (both are located at the rear of this set). Certain functions have a last position memory, i.e.
Specifications Power Source Power Consumption Average Stand-by Power-OFF Receiving Systems/ Band name OUTPUT DISPLAY OUT AUDIO OUT INPUT AV3-Front AV4C-Rear INPUT/OUTPUT AV1-Rear AV2-Rear AV4-Rear ANT-Rear Operating Conditions 220 V - 240 V 50 Hz A.C. 24 W 3W 0W PAL I PAL 525/60 Playback of NTSC tape from some PAL video recorders (VCR) M.NTSC Playback from M.NTSC Videorecorders (VCR) NTSC Playback from NTSC Videorecorders (VCR) (AV INPUT ONLY) D-SUB 26-pin AUDIO L-R (Pin Jack Type × 2) 0.
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Customer’s Record The model number and serial number of this product can be found on its rear panel. You should note this serial number in the space provided below and retain this book, plus your purchase receipt, as a permanent record of your purchase to aid in identification in the event of theft or loss, and for Warranty Service purposes. Model Number TU-PT600B Serial Number Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. Web Site : http://www.panasonic.co.
