TX-76DT30A Wide Screen Stereo Colour Television with ® Integrated Decoder [ tau ] FLA DIGI AL Operating Instructions Please read these operating instructions completely before operating this set and retain the booklet for future reference.
Panasonic and the Environment Reduce, Reuse, Recycle Dear Panasonic Customer, Welcome to the Panasonic family. We hope that you will have many years of enjoyment from your new Colour Television. Thank you for choosing to buy this Panasonic Colour Television. It was assembled at our Panasonic Television factory in Penrith, Australia under an internationally accredited quality and environmental system.
Important Information Warning This television weighs 57kg. Most of the weight is at the front of the television. Although the television has been tilt tested and meets current Australian and International Standards, we recommend that great care be taken when positioning the television. * * * * Do not allow the front of the set to overhang the stand or cabinet. Make sure that the stand or cabinet is flat and does not lean forward. Do not allow anyone to climb or sit on the television.
Contents Getting Started ......................................................................................................................... 5 ~ 9 Television Control Panel .............................................................................................................. 10 POWER, STR, F, - / \/, + / /\, TV/AV............................................................................ 10 Remote Control .........................................................................................
Getting Started Connecting the Aerial For your safety any external aerial should be installed by a reputable qualified installer and should comply with Australian Standard AS1417.1. The RF (Aerial) Input impedance of this television is 75? . If your aerial lead is 300? ribbon (two wires separated by a flat plastic sheet) you will require a 300? /75? Balun in order to connect your aerial to the television.
Getting Started Battery Replacement and Installation Place your thumb on triangle on the battery cover. Apply a slight downward pressure with the thumb and slide the cover back. This allows the cover to be removed. Insert the batteries ensuring the correct polarity. The polarity is identified by the “ + “ and “ – “ symbols on the battery and the “ + “ and “– “ symbols on the battery compartment. The springs inside the battery compartment connect to the negative terminal of the battery.
Getting Started Auto Setup Unless your dealer has already programmed your television then Auto Setup will begin. State / Territory New South Wales / ACT Victoria State / Territory Queensland South Australia Western Australia Tasmania Northern Territory Start ATP Exit Select the state or territory in which you live. Press the Red button to start the Auto Setup.
Getting Started Using the On-Screen Displays This TV has a comprehensive system of On-Screen Display (OSD) menus to access adjustments and options. Select Access Instructions Exit Picture menu Main Title Contrast Brightness Selection bar Colour Indicator for options Sharpness Sub-menus Colour Balance Normal P-NR Off AI On Some selections, for example, Contrast, Brightness, Colour and Sharpness will allow you to increase or decrease their level.
Getting Started Information Banner The Information banner provides access to information on current and upcoming programmes and easy switching between all channels or just those in your Favourites list. Note: This feature only applies to digital channels. Press the Information button. An information banner will appear with details of the current programme being broadcast.
Television Control Panel Buttons Open the front panel door to gain access to the Television Controls push the door at the point marked with a triangle Push again to close STR BUTTON F - / \/ + / /\ TV/AV WHAT IT DOES POWER This button is used to turn the television on and off. . STR F STR (Store) This button is used to store tuning information and other function settings. F (Function Select) The F button is used to select the on screen display functions.
Television Remote Control Buttons SET UP SET UP SOUND MUTE PICTURE GUIDE PICTURE STANDBY SOUND GUIDE SOUND TV/AV HELP HELP INFORMATION VOLUME UP PROGRAMME NUMBER UP OK OK POSITION BUTTONS VOLUME DOWN TEXT TV / AV TEXT STTL EXIT PROGRAMME NUMBER DOWN SUBTITLES EXIT COLOUR CODED BUTTONS N AMBIENCE DIRECT TV RECORD ASPECT 1 4 7 C 2 5 8 0 3 6 9 PLAY REWIND / REVIEW STOP STILL ADVANCE PROGRAMME DOWN PROGRAMME UP PROGRAMME NUMBERS DIRECT CHANNEL NUMBER .
Television Remote Control Buttons SET UP This button is used to access advanced features such as Timer Programming, Off Timer, DVB Tuner Lock, DVB Setup, Teletext, Flicker Reduction, Geomagnetic, AV2 Out, Tuning Menu and Volume Correction (AV only). Please refer to page 18. MUTE Pressing this button reduces the sound from the television to nil. Pressing the button again returns the sound to the original setting. Pressing either + (Volume Up) or - (Volume Down) will also restore the volume level setting.
Remote Control Television Operation BUTTON WHAT IT DOES STAND-BY The remote control button is used to turn the television into Stand-by mode. When the television is in Stand-By it is possible to turn it back on by pressing this remote control Power Button, the Programme Number UP Button, the Programme Number DOWN Button or any of the direct Programme Number Buttons. SOUND SOUND This button allows you to change Bass, Treble, Balance, and Headphone Volume levels.
Picture Menu Operation Press the PICTURE Button. Select Access PICTURE Exit Picture menu Contrast Brightness Colour Sharpness Colour Balance P-NR AI Picture menu Move to your choice. Contrast Brightness Colour Sharpness Colour Balance P-NR AI Select the option to change. Change settings or choose another menu. Press EXIT to leave the Picture menu.
Sound Menu Operation Press the SOUND Button. Select Access SOUND Exit Sound menu Bass Treble Balance Headphone volume Multi audio Eng Mode Ambience Music On Move to your choice. Sound menu Bass Treble Balance Headphone volume Multi audio Mode Ambience Select the option to change. Mode Eng Music On Speech Change settings or choose another menu. Press EXIT to leave the Picture menu.
Aspect control This button is used to move through the different aspect ratios. The aspect options are Panasonic Auto, 16:9, 14:9, 4:3, Zoom1, Zoom2 and Zoom3. Panasonic Auto determines the best aspect ratio to use to fill your screen. It does this using a four-step process to determine if the picture being viewed is a widescreen picture. If Panasonic Auto detects a widescreen signal it switches into the appropriate 16:9 or 14:9 widescreen mode.
Setup Menu Press the SETUP Button. Select Access Exit Move to your choice. Setup menu Select the option to change, change settings or choose another menu. DVB Timer Programming Off Timer DVB tuner lock DVB Setup Teletext Flicker reduction Access Off timer Off DVB timer lock Off DVB setup EXIT Press EXIT to leave the Setup menu.
GUIDE The TV Guide displays the current programmes being transmitted - and what he next programme will be on each DVB station Press the Guide button. Pressing the Guide button repeatedly can access four separate guides. Choose from: ? All Services ? Favourites list ? Movies ? Analogue services. Favourite list Select Category Confirm Exit EXIT Page up Page down The Favourites list can be customised using the DVB setup menu (see page 22). After a few moments the TV Guide will be displayed.
DVB Timer Programming For an external VCR to record DVB programmes, the integrated DVB system must be active to provide the signal. The Timer programming menu allows you to choose programmes that you wish to record. At the correct time, the DVB system will switch on and tune to the correct station (even if the TV is in standby mode). If the VCR is compatible with Q-Link or similar technologies (see page 28) you do not need to program the VCR - the DVB system will control the recording process.
DVB Timer Programming Note : Two minutes before the recording is due to start, a reminder will appear on screen: Press the OK button to remove the reminder from the screen. If you wish to cancel the recording, press the EXIT button. Notes: Thirty seconds before the recording is due to start the DVB system will tune to the correct station. If you were already watching another DVB station you will see the station change on screen. If you were watching an analogue channel, you will not see the change.
DVB Setup Menu The DVB setup menu provides access to DVB specific options. Note: If DVB transmissions cannot be received clearly, the DVB setup menu may not be available.
Favourites Setup The Favourites setup menu allows you to select your favourite programme positions and display them as a list In the TV Guide, to allow quick and easy access to the programs you watch most often. Open the Setup menu. Move to DVB setup. Access DVB Setup menu. Move to Favourites Setup menu. Access Favourites Setup menu. Move to the programme position that you wish to set as a favourite. Press the OK button to set your favourite. A tick appears next to the selected program position.
System Update The System Update menu allows the DVB system to check that it has the latest software. If newer software Is available, it can be downloaded. Open the Setup menu. Move to DVB setup. Access DVB setup menu. Move to System Update. Access System Update. The System Update Menu will appear. The DVB system will now begin to search for new software - this will take a few seconds.
Tuning Menu - Overview Open the Setup menu, Move to Tuning menu, Select Access Exit Access Tuning menu. Setup menu Move to your choice. DVB Timer programming Access Off timer Off DVB timer lock Off DVB setup Increase or decrease levels, set options or access further menus. Press the EXIT button to exit Teletext Top Flicker reduction Geomagnetic On AV2 out Analogue Tuning menu Select Access EXIT Exit Setup menu Auto Setup The Auto setup menu allows you to automatically retune the TV.
Tuning Menu – Auto Setup The Auto setup menu will allow you to automatically retune the TV to your local stations. It is useful if you move to a different region.
Tuning Menu – Analogue manual tuning To add an analogue station: Open the Setup menu Move to Tuning menu Select Access Exit Access tuning menu Setup menu DVB Timer programming Off timer Off DVB timer lock Off DVB setup Move to Analogue manual tuning Teletext Top Flicker reduction On Geomagnetic AV2 out Tuning menu Analogue Access Select Access Access Analogue manual tuning Exit Tuning menu Auto setup Analogue manual tuning Access New services message Off Q-Link Download TV - > VCR S
Analogue manual tuning – Front panel controls Manual tuning of the analogue programme positions is available from the front panel controls. The Front panel controls are located under the flap on the front of the TV. Select an existing analogue programme position. Use the remote control channel buttons or the Up / Down buttons on the front panel. Press the - or + button to access Tuning mode. The next available programme position at the end of the current list will be selected.
Tuning menu - Q-Link Download Q-Link allows the television to communicate with a compatible VCR. For Q-Link communication to work, the TV must be connected to a VCR with the "Q-Link", “NEXTVIEWLINK", "DATALOGIC", "EasyLink", "Megalogic" or "SMARTLINK" logo using a "fully wired" Scart cable between the AV2 socket of the television and the appropriate socket on your VCR. For connection to the appropriate Scart socket on the VCR, refer to your VCR operating instruction book.
DVB Timer Programming What You See Is What You Record (DIRECT TV RECORDING) This will allow the immediate recording of the program currently shown on the Television. Press the DIRECT TV REC button on the remote control. If the VCR is in Standby mode with a useable tape inserted, it will automatically switch on when you press the DIRECT TV REC button. If a "Q-Link" VCR is connected a message will appear on the TV screen showing what is being recorded, or if it is not possible to record.
Tuning Menu – Shipping condition Shipping condition allows you to reset the TV 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 factory settings.
Tuning Menu – Owner I.D. Owner I.D. allows you to enter a security code and address information so that in the unfortunate event of theft it will help the Police to determine the owner. Press the SETUP Button Move to Tuning Menu Access the Tuning Menu Move to Owner ID Option You now have the opportunity to enter your details and help the police crack crime see instruction book Access Owner ID If the Owner I.D.
Geomagnetic Correction Using the Remote Control Select Access Exit Open the Setup menu. Setup menu DVB Timer programming Move to Geomagnetic. Off timer Off DVB timer lock Off DVB setup Teletext Top Flicker reduction On Geomagnetic Access Geomagnetic. Access AV2 out Analogue Tuning menu Adjust Geomagnetic setting until the lines appear to be parallel with the top of the tv.
TELETEXT Operation Teletext is only available on certain broadcast channels. The time taken to display the pages and subpages is set by the teletext transmitter and not by the television. Teletext is also used for Closed Captioning of television programmes for the hearing impaired. Closed captions can be found on Teletext Page 801. Not all broadcast stations transmit closed captions in the same way. Some, but not all, of the methods are listed below: 1.
TELETEXT Operation TV / Teletext mode Press the TEXT button. The screen will display the Teletext page. Press again when you wish to return to TV mode. Note: If you press the TEXT button while viewing a DVB station that is not transmitting teletext, press the EXIT button to return to normal viewing. Page Selection Pages can be selected in two ways: a. Press the Up / Down buttons to increase or decrease the page number by one. b. By entering the page number, using 0 - 9 on the remote control.
TELETEXT Operation News Flash When a news flash page has been selected, press SET UP, Yellow, to view the TV picture. When an update is received, the page number will be displayed on screen. Press the Yellow button to display the News Flash Press TEXT to return to normal TV operation. Update Press SET UP, Yellow to see the update of information on certain pages. When an update is received, the page number will be displayed at the top left of the screen. Press the Yellow button to view the page.
VCR Installation Your new TV is supplied with programme position '0' set to receive an RF signal from your VCR, although an AV connection is preferable. Please refer to page 40 for AV connections. 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 the TV.
Remote Control VCR / DVD Operation Function Button VCR DVD Play Starts the VCR playing. Play Starts the DVD playing. Rewind / Review Used to rewind the tape. Press during playback to watch the picture in reverse at high speed. Skip Back Press once to skip to the previous track. Press and hold to watch the picture in reverse at high speed. Stop Used to stop the VCR. Stop Used to stop the DVD. Pause / Still Press once to pause the tape during play. Press again to restart.
Front Panel Connections Headphones Use stereo headphones with 3.5mm Plug (Not included). When a headphone plug is inserted into the headphone socket the internal speakers will still operate. If someone has trouble hearing the television they can use the headphones and set the volume to a level they are comfortable with. Headphones can also be used to listen in private and not disturb other people in the house. (When using the headphones for this purpose you must remember to turn the television volume down.
Connectors AV1 / AV4 Scart socket AV2 Scart socket (S – Video, Q-Link) 20 CVBS in (video) 18 16 14 Earth 12 - 10 - 8 Status CVBS 6 Audio in ( L ) 4 Audio earth 2 Audio in ( R ) Socket earth 21 CVBS out (video) 19 CVBS earth 17 P RIn 15 Earth 13 Y In 11 Earth 9 PR In 7 Earth 5 Audio out ( L ) 3 Audio out ( R ) 1 Socket earth 21 CVBS out (video) 19 CVBS earth 17 S.C. - In 15 Earth 13 - - 11 Earth 9 - - 7 Earth 5 Audio out ( L ) 3 Audio out ( R ) 1 Use AV1 or AV4 for YPR PB inputs.
Rear Panel Connections Connecting a Standard VCR to the Television Most standard Videocassette Recorders use RCA type video and audio connectors. If your VCR has different type connectors please refer to the VCR instruction book for details. Use the supplied Scart adaptor and RCA cables (not supplied). CI1 CI 2 M ODEM SERIAL AUDIO OUT AV1 AV2 AV4 TO ACCESS COMMON INTERFACE SLOTS PLEASE REMOVE COVER RF OUT RF IN NOTE: A mono VCR can be connected to this television.
Rear Panel Connections Monitor Out The Monitor Out terminals reproduce the signals currently on the television screen. The on-screen signals could be a television programme or signals connected to one of the AV inputs. The Monitor Out facility can be used to allow one video source (videotape, videodisc etc.) to be connected to more than one television. Connect the Monitor out from this television to the AV Input of the second television.
Rear Panel Connections Common Interface Module (This feature is not currently in use in Australia). The Common Interface Module menu provides access to software contained on Common Interface Modules. These can be inserted in the "CI1" and "CI2" slots located at the rear of the TV. IMPORTANT NOTES: Switch off the TV using the front panel switch before Inserting or removing a module. If you are Installing a TV software update, please follow the dedicated Instructions supplied with the module.
PC Connection and Modem (This feature is not currently in use in Australia). The PC Connection and Modem menus allow you to make adjustments to the communication settings for the SERIAL and MODEM ports. You may wish to refer to the operating instruction books for any external equipment before changing these settings.
Customer Information Frequently Asked Questions Some minor problems can be corrected very quickly and easily without the cost of a service call. Panasonic has a Customer Care Centre that can answer most questions over the phone. Before you contact the Customer Care Centre with your question we have included the most commonly asked questions. If the answer to your problem is not in this list, determine the symptoms and make a few simple checks as shown on the next page.
Customer Information Warnings And Cautions To keep your Panasonic Television in good working order please observe the following warnings and cautions. Please be careful with this television. Like all electrical equipment it can cause serious injury or damage if it is mistreated. Warnings Danger Do not insert foreign objects. (Keep metal or easily flammable objects out of this television). Adequate ventilation is essential. Allow a gap of at least 10cm around the TV, even in a cabinet or between shelves.
Customer Information Troubleshooting Picture Sound Snowy Picture Noisy Sound Check Check aerial location, direction or connections. If you are watching a tape playback check the state of the Video heads – they may need to be cleaned or replaced. The tape may be old. Check the tracking. Check aerial location, direction or connections. Multiple Image Normal Sound Can be caused by electrical appliances, motorcycles, cars or fluorescent lamps.
Receiving Systems PAL B PAL 525/60 DVB M.NTSC NTSC (AV Input only) Power Requirements 240Volts +10% 50Hz Power Consumption 119W Max Standby Consumption Ch1 to Ch69 Playback from Video Tape Recorders. Digital terrestrial services via aerial input Playback from M.NTSC Video recorders Playback from NTSC Video recorders 3.7W (TV only) 17.7W (TV + DVB system set to record Timer programme) Chassis EURO8D Tuning System Frequency synthesized.
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