Projection Television Operating Instructions Model No. TX-43P800H TX-43P800X TX-51P800H TX-51P800X 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.
Dear Panasonic Customer Welcome to the Panasonic family of customers. We hope that you will have many years of enjoyment from your new Projection television set. 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. Visit our Panasonic Web Site http://www.
Warnings and Cautions Warnings Unplug the power cord in the eve n t o f a ny m a l f u n c t i o n (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 bathtub, etc.
Warnings and Cautions Cautions When inserting batteries, ensure that the polarities (positive and negative) are correctly aligned. Inser t 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 batteries. Failure to follow this precaution may result in leakage of battery fluid. Fire, injury, or damage to surrounding components may also result.
Before Operating This Set Quick Reference Guide for your TV Set Please check the model number of your set. This Manual applies to several Models and there are slight differences among them. TX-43P800H TX-51P800H TX-43P800H TX-51P800H TX-43P800X TX-51P800X Please check the table below to see what your TV is equipped with before you begin using these Operating Instructions. Instructions are given for all functions, please disregard these which do not apply to your TV.
Before Operating This Set Connecting the Plug to the Wall Outlet Notes: • Main plug types vary between countries. The main plug shown at left may therefore not be the type fitted to your set. • The On/Off switch on this model does not full disconnect the TV from the mains supply. How to Turn the Power On Power Indicator No light: Power OFF condition Power OFF Note: Even when the Power Switch is "OFF", the TV set will still consume a small amount of power.
Location of Controls Controls and Terminals on the TV STR F TV/AV AV3 IN S-VIDEO VIDEO MONO L AUDIO R S VIDEO Y Y VIDEO MONO MONO PB MONO PB L PR AUDIO PR R MONITOR OUT Item No. Function Refer to Page Item No.
Connections How to connect the “AV1, 2, 3 or 4” Input Terminals Connect VCRs and other peripheral equipment (VHS VCR) Audio R OUT L Video OUT S VIDEO S VIDEO Y Y VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO MONO L AUDIO MONO PB MONO PB L MONO AUDIO R PR AUDIO PR R MONITOR OUT AV1 I COMPONENT I COMPONENT AV2 IN AV4 IN IN AV1 IN (Super-VHS VCR) Audio R OUT L Video OUT S Video OUT S VIDEO S VIDEO Y Y VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO L AUDIO MONO MONO PB MONO PB L MONO AUDIO R AUDIO PR PR R MONITOR O
Connections How to connect the DVD Input Terminals DVD Player R Audio OUT L DVD(Y-PB-PR) OUT PR PB Y S VIDEO Y Y MONO MONO PB L MONO PR R PB MONO PB L PR AUDIO AUDIO Y VIDEO PR R MONITOR OUT AV1 I COMPONENT I COMPONENT AV2 IN AV4 IN IN Notes: • The AV4 audio signal is common for both AV4 and DVD input signal terminals. • The DVD signal input terminal takes priority over the AV4 video signal input terminal.
General Operation STR F TV/AV TV/AV Selection Press to select TV, AV1, AV2, AV3 and AV4 input signal modes sequentially. Volume Up (+) / Programme Number Up ( ) Power switch Volume Down (-) / Programme Number Down ( ) STR Used to store tuning and other function settings. Also used to start the menu demonstration. Picture Menu (see page 12, 24) Sound Menu (see page 12, 26) Function selection Displays the on screen display functions, use repeatedly to select from the available functions.
General Operation Note: • It is also possible to turn the TV set on from STANDBY The TV set must first be plugged into the wall mode by pressing the “Direct Programme Number outlet and turned on at the power switch. Selection” Buttons (0-9) and the “Programme Number Press this button to turn the TV set On from Up or Down” Button, either on the set or on the Standby mode, press it again to turn the TV set Remote Control. OFF to Standby mode.
On-Screen menu Display from Remote Control To PICTURE adjust menu (see page 24) PICTURE MENU CONTRAST BRIGHTNESS COLOUR SHARPNESS NTSC-TINT C. TEMP PICTURE P-NR AI STANDARD PICTURE SOUND SET UP STANDARD AUTO ON TV/AV TV/TEXT 100Hz/ PROGRE To SOUND adjust menu (see page 26) SOUND MENU VOLUME BASS TREBLE BALANCE HEADPHONE VOL. BBE SURROUND INDEX HOLD F.P.
On-Screen menu Display from Remote Control To TUNING MENU (see page 15) To SETUP MENU (see page 23) SETUP MENU TELETEXT OFF TIMER CH COLOUR SET CHILD LOCK BLUE BACK ILLUMINATION 3D-COMB CH SELECT SYS SELECT AUTO TUNE MANUAL TUNE SOUND SYS COLOUR SYS FINE TUNE SKIP FASTEXT OFF OFF ON ON ON POSITION ASIA / M.EAST ACCESS 5. 5 MHz AUTO OFF For Australia only SYS SELECT AUTO TUNE MANUAL TUNE SOUND SYS COLOUR SYS FINE TUNE SKIP Press to access AUSTRALIA ACCESS 5.
Convergence Adjustment 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 PAL signal and again with the NTSC signal.
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. RETURN Press to access to the function. TV/TEXT F.P. 100Hz/ PROGRE INDEX HOLD CONVERGENCE 1 CONVERGENCE 2 SELECT ACCESS TV / AV - EXIT ACCESS Press the Number button on the Remote Control to select the position which you would like to adjust. CH SEARCH STILL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 (Example) Position 1 is selected.
Tuning Channels 2 1 Select the “POSITION” or the “DIRECT” (Other than Australia) CH SELECT Press to select the “CH SELECT (Channel Select) ” Mode. Press to select the “POSITION” or the “DIRECT”. Setting range when the “POS.” (Position) has been selected: Position 0-99 Setting range when the “DIRECT” has been selected: Channel 0-125 The channel select indicator will change as follows. DIRECT CH SELECT SYS SELECT AUTO TUNE MANUAL TUNE SOUND SYS COLOUR SYS FINE TUNE SKIP POSITION ASIA / M.
Tuning Channels Channel Allocation • CATV (USA CATV) channel numbers as recommended by the joint EIA/NCTA Engineering committee and published as EIA INTERIM STANDARD No.6-CABLE TELEVISION CHANNEL IDENTIFICATION PLAN-MAY 1983. • The receiving channels are as follows; SYS SELECT CH DISPLAY 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 11 12 13 14 15 16 CHINA HK/UK – 1 2 – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – 21 12 13 19 20 21 22 23 24 ASIA/M.EAST NZ/INDONES AUSTRALIA E.
Tuning Channels Automatic Tune 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 Tune, Channel Select and Regional System must already be set (Refer to pages 16). 1 AUTO TUNE Press to select the “AUTO TUNE”.
Tuning Channels Manual Tune Before Manual Tune, Channel Select and Regional System must already be set (Refer to page 16). 1 MANUAL TUNE 1 Press to select the MANUAL TUNE. Press to access to the MANUAL TUNE. 2 CH SELECT SYS SELECT AUTO TUNE MANUAL TUNE SOUND SYS COLOUR SYS FINE TUNE SKIP POSITION ASIA / M.EAST ACCESS 5. 5 MHz AUTO OFF Press to select the desired Programme Number. Press to select the higher or lower channel. Search Start. 29 CH 12 When a station is found.
Tuning Channels Fine Tuning 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 Press to select the FINE TUNE. CH SELECT SYS SELECT AUTO TUNE MANUAL TUNE SOUND SYS COLOUR SYS FINE TUNE SKIP Press until the clear picture is received. STR 2 Press to store the FINE TUNE. POSITION ASIA / M.EAST 5.
Tuning Channels How to Cancel the Skip Function 1 Press to select the SKIP. CH SELECT SYS SELECT AUTO TUNE MANUAL TUNE SOUND SYS COLOUR SYS FINE TUNE SKIP Press to change the mode to “OFF”. 2 STR Press to store the Skip function. POSITION ASIA / M.EAST 5. 5 MHz AUTO OFF 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 AV mode .
Owner ID Owner ID allows you to enter a security code (Owner ID) and your personal details into the memory, so that in the unfortunate event of theft it will help the police to trace the owner. STR If you wish to check the personal details already entered into the TV, press the F (Front panel) and hold for 5 seconds. The details already entered are displayed on screen.
Setup Adjustment 1 CHILD LOCK SET UP Press to display the SETUP MENU. 2 Press to select the desired function. Press to adjust or change the function. If the Child-Lock function is set ON, picture and sound of the TV/AV mode being viewed will disappear and a Black screen will appear. BLUE BACK You can choose Blue Back display ON or OFF when there is no signal.
Picture Adjustment 1 PICTURE Press to display the Picture Menu. 2 Press to select the desired function. Press to adjust or change the function. 3 PICTURE MENU CONTRAST BRIGHTNESS COLOUR SHARPNESS NTSC-TINT C. TEMP PICTURE P-NR AI TV/AV STANDARD STANDARD AUTO ON Press to go back to watching TV. MENU Picture menu mode will be memorized for each TV, AV1, AV2, AV3 and AV4 mode. • You can change the level of each Item (CONTRAST, BRIGHTNESS, COLOUR, SHARPNESS, NTSC-TINT, C.
Picture Adjustment C. TEMP (Colour Temperature) PICTURE MENU CONTRAST BRIGHTNESS COLOUR SHARPNESS NTSC-TINT C. TEMP Set the overall colour tone of the picture. Press to switch between modes STANDARD WARM COOL P-NR (Picture Noise Reduction) Automatically reduces undesired picture noise.
Sound Adjustment 1 SOUND SOUND MENU VOLUME BASS TREBLE BALANCE HEADPHONE VOL. BBE SURROUND Press to display the Sound Menu. 2 Press to select the desired function. Press to adjust or change the function. 3 MUSIC ON OFF TV/AV Press to go back to watching TV. Note: SURROUND Some features are only available with the Surround feature switched off. Press to switch between On and Off. MENU Sound menu mode will be memorized for each TV, AV1, AV2, AV3 and AV4 mode.
Sound Adjustment SURROUND MENU SURROUND Press to switch between ON and OFF. SURROUND SURROUND ON OFF SOUND MENU VOLUME BASS TREBLE BALANCE HEADPHONE VOL. BBE SURROUND OR SOUND Press to display the Sound Menu. Press to select the SURROUND function. Press to switch between ON and OFF. MUSIC ON ON The benefits of surround sound are enormous. You can be completely enveloped in sound; just as if you were at a concert hall or cinema.
Multi Screen Picture and Picture (PAP) 2 PIP Allows two pictures to be viewed at the same time. Press the blue button to swap the contents of the two windows. Use the remote control to select a TV channel or an AV source to appear in the main window.
TELE TEXT Teletext features may vary depending on the Broadcasting Companies and are only available when the channel selected is transmitting Teletext. TEXT SELECT SETUP MENU TEXT SELECT PICTURE SHIFT TUNING MENU LANGUAGE OWNER ID CONVERGENCE Select character set, so that all characters needed are available for text on teletext pages (eg: cyrillic characters, etc). ENGLISH CIS PERSIAN E.
TELE TEXT Page Selection (Two ways) Press to increase or decrease the page number by one. 00 / PROGRE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 SURROUND ASPECT MULTI PIP Enter the page number directly using 0-9 on the remote control. 0 FulI / Top / Bottom SET UP Press to display special functions. Press the Green button to expand the Top half. Green Press again to expand the Bottom half. Press again to return to normal (FULL) size. Reveal SET UP + Press to reveal hidden words e.g. quiz page answers.
TELE TEXT News Flash Teletext page Press to display special functions to view the TV picture whilst searching for a Teletext page . Press to view the TV picture when a news flash page has been selected. Update Press to see the update of information on certain pages. SET UP + P100 P100 Yellow When found a page. TV picture viewing When an update is received. Press to view the page. Press to display the News Flash. Press to view the page. Yellow TV/AV Return to normal TV operation.
Advanced Remote Control Operation Stereo Bilingual Sound Selection When you receive the stereo/bilingual sound system, sound output modes can be selected by pressing the stereo/bilingual sound selection button. STEREO Audio Signal MAIN I SUB II I II Mode Indicator MONO NICAM .......
Advanced Remote Control Operation Manufacturer setting Remote Control Operation is possible for the VCR’s and DVD’s of the various manufacturers. After completion of setting, execute the various operations . 100Hz/ PROGRE CH SEARCH STILL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 Press to select VCR / DVD. 2 While pressing the VCR / DVD Power button, press the manufacturer code (enter the two digit code), and press the VCR / DVD Stop button.
Troubleshooting Before you call for service, determine the symptoms and make a few simple checks as shown below. Symptoms Picture Checks Sound Snowy Picture Noisy Sound Aerial Location, direction or Connections Multiple Image Normal Sound Aerial Location, direction or Connections Interference Noisy Sound Electrical Appliances Cars/Motorcycles Fluorescent Lamps Normal Picture No Sound Volume (Refer to page 10, 11) (Check whether the mute function has been activated on the Remote Control.
Specifications TX-43P800X / TX-51P800X TX-43P800H / TX-51P800H Power Source Power Consumption AC 220-240 V, 50/60 Hz AC 110-240 V, 50/60 Hz Stand-by condition 0.5 W Normal viewing 175 W Stand-by condition 0.5 W Normal viewing 175 W TX-43P800H/X Dimensions ( W × H × D ) Mass (Weight) Remote control Transmitter Receiving System 1095 mm × 1267.
Manufactured under license from BBE Sound,Inc. Licensed by BBE Sound,Inc.under USP4638258 and 4482866. BBE and BBE symbol are registered trademarks of BBE Sound,Inc. Customer’s Record The model number and serial number of this product can be found on its cabinet. 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.
