TX--25LD4F/Z Colour Television Operating Instructions This is an unapproved issue --- for information only.
WELCOME Dear Panasonic Customer, Welcome to the Panasonic family of customers. We hope that you have many years of enjoyment from your new colour television. This is a very advanced television; however, the Quick Start Guide will tell you how to have the TV operating quickly. You can then read the instructions completely and retain them for future reference. CONTENTS Warnings and Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 OSD Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
QUICK START GUIDE Check that you have the accessories and items shown Operating Instruction book Remote Control Transmitter (EUR511200) Batteries for the Remote Control Transmitter. (2 x R6 (UM3) size) TV Guarantee D Make sure that the batteries are fitted the correct way round. D Do not mix old batteries with new batteries. Remove old, exhausted batteries immediately. D Do not mix different battery types, i.e. Alkaline and Manganese or use rechargeable (Ni--Cad) batteries.
BASIC CONTROLS : FRONT PANEL AND REMOTE CONTROL Red light indicates Standby mode. Use Standby switch, - , + or 0- 9 buttons to switch TV On MAINS Power On/Off switch STR (Normalisation store) Used to store tuning and other function settings Headphone socket (see page 22) F (Function select) Displays the On Screen Display functions, use repeatedly to select from the available functions - Volume, Contrast, Brightness, Colour, Sharpness, Tint (in NTSC mode), Bass, Treble, Balance, and Tuning mode.
USING THE ON SCREEN DISPLAYS This TV has a comprehensive system of On Screen Display menus to access adjustments and options Select Change TV/AV Menu Title Sub--menus Selection bar Instructions Exit Picture menu Contrast Brightness Colour Sharpness Colour balance P--NR AI Indicator for options Normal Off On Some selections, for example, Contrast, Brightness, Colour and Sharpness will allow you to increase or decrease their level. Some selections, for example, Off timer, allow a choice to be made.
PICTURE MENU This menu allows you to make adjustments to the picture quality Open the Picture menu Select Adjust Move to your choice TV/AV Increase or decrease levels or set options Press the TV/AV button to exit the Picture menu TV/AV Contrast Brightness Colour Sharpness Colour balance P--NR AI Normal Off On Contrast Brightness Colour Select The Contrast, Brightness, Colour and Sharpness levels can be adjusted to suit your own preferences and the viewing conditions.
SOUND MENU The Sound menu will allow you to set your personal preferences for all aspects of sound quality SOUND Open the Sound menu Select Adjust Move to your choice TV/AV Exit Sound menu Increase or decrease levels or set options Press the TV/AV button to exit the Sound menu TV/AV Volume The Volume adjustment sets the overall output volume. Bass Bass adjustment will emphasise the lower, deeper frequencies and can be increased or decreased.
SETUP MENU The Setup menu provides access to various advanced features and also to the Tuning menu SET UP Open the Setup menu Select Move to your choice Change TV/AV Increase or decrease levels, set options or access further menus Setup menu Press the TV/AV button to exit the Setup menu Teletext Aspect Off timer Q--Link Tuning menu OSD language Teletext Aspect Off timer Q--Link Tuning menu OSD Language 8 TV/AV FLOF 4:3 Off On The Teletext option allows you to choose between TOP/FLOF or LIST
TUNING MENU The Tuning menu provides access to manual, automatic and fine tuning menus SET UP Open the Setup menu Select Move to Tuning menu Change TV/AV Exit Setup menu Access Tuning menu Teletext Aspect Off timer Q--Link Tuning menu OSD language Move to your choice FLOF 4:3 Off Off Increase or decrease levels, set options or access further menus TV/AV Press the TV/AV button to exit Programme edit Auto setup Manual tuning Fine tuning Accessing the Programme edit menu will allow stations to
TUNING MENU -- PROGRAMME EDIT The Programme edit menu allows you to edit the programme position settings Open the Setup menu SET UP Select Move to Tuning menu Change TV/AV Access Tuning menu Exit Setup menu Teletext Aspect Off timer Q--Link Tuning menu OSD language Move to Programme edit menu Access Programme edit menu FLOF 4:3 Off Off Make required changes (see sections below) Select Access Press STR button to store changes If you have finished in the Programme edit menu, press the TV/AV butto
TUNING MENU -- PROGRAMME EDIT To add a programme position Choose the programme position where the new program is to be inserted Return -- Programme edit Press the Green button Prog. 1: 2: 3: 4: 5: Press the Green button again to confirm This blank programme can then be tuned, named, locked and be allocated your choice of TV--system Press STR to store If you have finished in the Programme edit menu, press the TV/AV button to exit TV/AV STR Change programme Select option Exit Store Chan.
TUNING MENU -- PROGRAMME EDIT To tune a programme position Choose the programme position Return -- Move to the channel column TV/AV STR Change channel Select option Exit Store Programme edit Prog. Increase or decrease channel number or use the ’C’ key for Direct Channel Access (see page 4) 1: 2: 3: 4: 5: Chan.
TUNING MENU -- PROGRAMME EDIT To lock a programme position to prevent access Choose the programme position Move to the lock column Return -- Choose between lock on or lock off Press STR to store If you have finished in the Programme edit menu, press the TV/AV button to exit TV/AV STR Lock On/Off Select option Exit Store Programme edit STR TV/AV Prog. 1: 2: 3: 4: 5: Chan.
TUNING MENU -- AUTO SETUP (ATP) The Auto setup menu will allow you to automatically retune the TV to your local stations.
TUNING MENU -- MANUAL TUNING Manual tuning of the Programme positions is available either from the On Screen Display menu or from the front panel controls Manual tuning menu Open the Setup menu SET UP 1 Select CH41 Access Return -- Move to Tuning menu Exit Store TV/AV STR Tuning menu Access Tuning menu Programme edit Auto setup Manual tuning Fine tuning Colour system Volume correc.
OSD LANGUAGE When you first installed the TV the On Screen Display language was set according to your choice of country.
Q--LINK Q--Link allows the television to communicate with your VCR SET UP Open the Setup menu Select Change Move to Q--Link TV/AV Exit Setup menu Confirm Q--Link is set to “On” Teletext Aspect Off timer Q--Link Tuning menu OSD language TV/AV Press the TV/AV button to exit FLOF 4:3 Off On The VCR must be connected with a SCART lead (full function type) attached between the AV2 socket of the television and the appropriate socket on your VCR. See the VCR handbook for further information.
AV SELECT AND SETUP The AV Select menu will allow you to choose which AV source to view Press the TV/AV button TV/AV AV1 Press the appropriate coloured button of remote control (whilst the options remain on screen) The options will disappear You may wish to make adjustments to the Setup or Sound menus AV1 AV2/S AV3 Setup menu SET UP Open the Setup menu Select Change TV/AV Move to your choice Exit Setup menu Access adjustments or options TV/AV Press the TV/AV button to exit Teletext Aspect Of
VCR / DVD OPERATION The Remote Control is capable of operating some functions of selected Panasonic VCRs 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. DVD VCR PICTURE SOUND Standby Press to switch the VCR or DVD to standby mode. Press again to switch back on.
TELETEXT OPERATION D Teletext features may vary depending on the Broadcasting Companies and is only available if the channel selected is transmitting Teletext. D Pressing the Picture button whilst in Teletext operation will display the contrast function with a cyan bar, press A "to alter the setting as required. Pressing the Setup button whilst in Teletext operation will display special function options at the bottom of the screen.
TELETEXT OPERATION It is not possible to change the programme position when in News flash, Update or Sub Coded Page Access operation. HOLD Hold To hold the Teletext page when viewing multi--page information. Press again to return to automatic page update. Favourite Page (F.P.) F.P. Stores a favourite page in memory for instant recall. To store such a page, the TV must be in LIST mode, and the programme position must be from 1 -- 25.
AUDIO / VIDEO CONNECTIONS Front AV3 RCA Audio / Video and Headphone Sockets Press and release to open Output from Headphone socket Video input to V socket Audio input to L/R sockets 3.5mm Stereo Plug 2 x RCA Audio Cables RCA Video Cable CAMCORDER STEREO HEADPHONES with 3.5mm Plug Note : Ancillary equipment and cables shown are not supplied with this TV set.
AUDIO / VIDEO CONNECTIONS Rear AV1/AV2(S) 21 Pin SCART and RCA Audio Out Terminals HI--FI SYSTEM Output from L--R AUDIO OUT Sockets 2 x RCA Audio Cables Input/Output from AV2 SCART Socket Q--Link data Input/Output from AV1 SCART Socket SCART Cable SCART Cable VCR VCR S--VIDEO VCR Q--LINK COMPATIBLE VCR SATELLITE RECEIVER S--VIDEO CAMCORDER CAMCORDER GAMES CONSOLE / COMPUTER (RGB) Notes: Ancillary equipment and cables shown are not supplied with this TV set.
TROUBLESHOOTING Symptoms Picture Checks Sound Aerial location, direction or connection Snowy Picture Noisy Sound Aerial location, direction or connection Multiple Images Normal Sound Electrical appliances Cars / Motorcycles Fluorescent lights Interference Noisy Sound Switch on PN--R in Picture menu to reduce picture noise Volume level Sound mute switched on Normal Picture No Picture No Sound No Sound TV set to AV mode Not plugged into A.C.
FOR YOUR GUIDANCE H Service H 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 the TV). Certain functions have a last position memory, i.e.
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