TX--32DTS3 TX--28DTS3 Colour Television with Integrated Digital Terrestrial Decoder and Integrated Digital Satellite Decoder Operating Instructions (U.K.
WELCOME Dear Panasonic Customer, We hope that you have many years of enjoyment from your new TV. The Quick Start Guide section at the beginning of this instruction book will allow you to use the TV as quickly as possible. We recommend that you then read both instruction books, and keep them to refer to as you explore the range of advanced features that this TV offers. For detailed instructions on using the Digital Satellite (DSAT) mode, please refer to the operating instructions marked DSAT MODE.
WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS D This TV set is designed to operate on 220-- 240V, 50Hz A.C. D To prevent damage which might result in electric shock or fire, do not expose this TV set to rain or excessive moisture. This TV must not be exposed to dripping or splashing water and objects filled with liquid, such as vases, must not be placed on top of or above the TV. D WARNING : HIGH VOLTAGE !!! Do not remove the rear cover as live parts are accessible when it is removed.
ACCESSORIES Check that you have the accessories and items shown Operating Instruction book TQB8E3620 Remote Control Transmitter EUR511240 TX-- 32DTS3 TX-- 28DTS3 n Batteries for the Remote Control Transmitter.
BASIC CONTROLS : FRONT PANEL AND REMOTE CONTROL Press here and open flap to expose TV controls, front AV3 and headphone terminals MAINS Power On/Off switch Indicator LED’s: Red indicates Standby mode; flashes red when receiving a command from the remote control Green when on---line (using the telephone line) Yellow when message is waiting (full operation subject to Sky services STR (BACKUP) (Normalisation store) Used to store tuning and other function settings.
QUICK START GUIDE Connection and setting up options 1. 2. 3. If connecting the TV using RF cables only, proceed to option 1. If connecting the TV using Scart and RF cables, proceed to option 2. If connecting the TV to a Q -- Link (or Q -- Link compatible) VCR, proceed to option 3 on page 7. 1. Connection of TV using an RF cable only RF Connection Connect the RF cable to the TV Aerial socket ( ). Connect the RF cable from your Satellite dish to the Dish input socket.
QUICK START GUIDE What is Q-- Link ? Q -- Link allows direct communication between the TV and a Q -- Link (or Q -- Link compatible) VCR, this will enable features such as downloading of tuning information from the TV to the VCR. When using a “Q-- Link” VCR the main features possible are the following : D Preset Download -- Downloading of tuning information from the TV to the VCR. D Direct TV Record -- For immediate recording of the current program (What You See Is What You Record).
QUICK START GUIDE 1 Ensure that the VCR is in Standby mode. Mains Socket Plug the TV into mains socket and switch ON. If both connections are available, you may select “Aerial and Dish”. See 2 If you have not connected your dish, select “Aerial only”. A dish may be installed at a later date. See 3 Aerial and Dish The TV set will switch to Sky mode and automatically detect and store all available channels. The TV will then tune to the Sky welcome channel.
QUICK START GUIDE 4 TV 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. Only the analogue programme positions will be downloaded to the VCR, in the correct order. See page 36. TV > VCR DOWNLOAD IN PROGRESS PLEASE WAIT Not all VCRs support this download of programme information, some may require to be started manually. Refer to the VCR operating instruction book.
QUICK START GUIDE 6 Enter NAME, HOUSE NUMBER and POSTCODE. If a 4 digit PIN NUMBER was entered above, you will be taken automatically to the NAME line. If not, move to the NAME line. Change character. Select character position. above until NAME, HOUSE NUMBER and POSTCODE are entered. Repeat For further information on Owner I.D., see page 23. Press OK to store the details. A space is provided on page 23 to write down the NUMBER for future reference.
QUICK START GUIDE 8 Slight tilting of the picture may be noticeable or coloured patches may sometimes appear at the corners of the screen (colour purity). The Geomagnetic Correction feature can be used to eliminate them, if necessary: First, ensure the Auto setup and Q ---Link download procedures are complete. The screen should not be showing any On---Screen Display menus.
USING THE ON SCREEN DISPLAYS This TV has a comprehensive system of On Screen Display (OSD) menus to access adjustments and options. The options available may change depending upon which mode you are viewing. Instructions Menu Title Sub -- menus Selection bar 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 change of setting to be made.
ASPECT CONTROLS The widescreen TV will allow you to enjoy viewing the picture at its optimum size and aspect, including widescreen ‘cinema format’ pictures. Press the ASPECT button repeatedly to move through the six aspect options: Panasonic Auto, 16:9, 14:9, 4:3, Zoom1 and Zoom2. OR Press the ASPECT button then use the RED or GREEN buttons to move in either direction through the six aspect options. WIDE Panasonic Auto Panasonic Auto determines the best aspect ratio to use to fill your screen.
ASPECT CONTROLS 16:9 16:9 16:9 will display a true 16:9 (anamorphic) picture with no aspect distortions. 16:9 14:9 14:9 14:9 will display a 14:9 letterbox or 4:3 picture with no aspect distortions. 14:9 4:3 4:3 4:3 will display a 4:3 picture at its standard 4:3 size with no aspect distortions. 4:3 Zoom1 Zoom1 Zoom1 will display 16:9 letterbox or 4:3 pictures distortions.
MAIN MENU Open the Main menu Select Adjust Move to your choice Exit Increase or decrease levels, set options or access further menus Press the back up button to exit the Main menu Press the OK button to store new settings All modes Contrast Brightness All modes All modes Colour The Contrast, Brightness, Colour and Sharpness levels can be adjusted to suit your own preferences.
SOUND MENU From the Main menu, access the Sound menu MENU --- Return Move to your choice Increase or decrease levels or set options Press the OK button to store new settings Press the back up button to exit the Sound menu All modes All modes Bass Treble Balance All modes All modes NICAM Analogue only Bass adjustment will emphasise the lower, deeper frequencies and can be increased or decreased. Treble adjustment will emphasise the sharper, higher frequencies and can be increased or decreased.
SETUP MENU The Setup menu provides access to various advanced features and also to the Tuning menu (in DTT and Analogue modes). From the Main menu, access the Setup menu Move to your choice Increase or decrease levels, set options or access further menus Press the back up button to exit the Setup menu Off timer All modes DTT tuner lock DTT only DTT Setup DTT only Teletext Not in DTT mode Geomagnetic All modes AV2 out All modes Tuning Menu DTT & Analogue Volume correc.
TUNING MENU -- overview In DTT or Analogue mode, from the Main menu, access the Setup menu Move to Tuning menu Access Tuning menu Move to your choice Increase or decrease levels, set options or access further menus Press the back up button to exit Auto Setup DTT & Analogue Analogue manual tuning Analogue only New services message DTT only The Auto setup menu allows you to automatically retune the TV. See page 19. Allows individual programme positions to be tuned manually. See page 20.
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 In DTT or Analogue mode, from the Main menu, access the Setup menu Move to Tuning menu Access Tuning menu Move to Auto setup Access Auto setup Press OK to start Auto setup WARNING All current tuning data will be erased The TV will search for, locate and sort into order your local stations.
TUNING MENU -- ANALOGUE MANUAL TUNING To add a programme position To add an analogue station: In analogue mode, from the Main menu, access the Setup menu Move to Tuning menu Access Tuning menu Move to Analogue manual tuning Access Analogue manual tuning Press repeatedly until the required station is found Press OK to store the programme position Press MENU to return to the Tuning menu If you have finished in the Tuning menu, press the back up button to exit 20
TUNING MENU -- INSTALL SATELLITE Note: This should only be accessed by a qualified installer To install the satallite system In DTT or Analogue mode, from the Main menu, access the Setup menu Move to Tuning menu Access Tuning menu Move to Install satellite Access Install satellite Press OK to Install the satellite system Press MENU to return to the Tuning menu If you have finished in the Tuning menu, press the back up button to exit 21
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. If the Owner I.D. information was not entered after Auto setup or it is necessary to alter some of the I.D. Tuning menu. As the Tuning menu is not available in Digital satellite (DSAT) mode, Owner ID can be found in the Setup menu.
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. 58 Select an existing analogue programme position Press the F button repeatedly until “Tuning mode” is reached Press the -- or + button to access Tuning mode. The next available programme position at the end of the current list will be selected.
DTT SETUP MENU The DTT setup menu provides access to DTT specific options. Note: If DTT transmissions cannot be received clearly, the DTT setup menu may not be available. In DTT mode, from the Main menu, access the Setup menu Move to DTT setup Access DTT Setup menu Move to your choice Set options or access further menus Press the back up button to exit Signal Quality The signal quality function displays an indication of signal quality for each DTT programme position.
DTT SETUP MENU The DTT setup menu provides access to DTT specific options. Note: If DTT transmissions cannot be received clearly, the DTT setup menu may not be available.
COMMON INTERFACE MODULE MENU The Common Interface Module menu provides access to software contained on Common Interface Modules. These can be inserted in the CI slot 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. Insert the CI module as described below: Inserting a conventional Common Interface Module.
COMMON INTERFACE MODULE MENU Access the module If no module is inserted the message “No Module Inserted!” will be displayed. (If you have inserted a module, check that it is fully inserted.) The features that now appear on screen are dependent on the contents of the selected Common Interface Module. Refer to the instructions supplied with the card or contact the vendor.
FAVOURITES SETUP MENU The Favourites setup menu allows you to select your favourite programme positions and display them as a list in the TV Guide, to allow easy access to the programs you watch most often. In DTT mode, from the Main menu, access the Setup menu. Move to DTT setup. Access DTT Setup. Move to Favourites Setup. Access Favourites Setup. Move to the programme position which you wish to set as a favourite. Press the OK button to set your favourite.
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. Press the Information button An information banner will appear with details of the current programme being broadcast.
SYSTEM UPDATE MENU The System Update menu allows the DTT system to check that it has the latest software. If newer software is available, it can be downloaded. In DTT mode, from the Main menu, access the Setup menu Move to DTT setup Access DTT setup Move to System Update Access System Update The System Update Menu will appear The DTT system will now begin to search for new software --- this will take a few seconds.
PC CONNECTION AND MODEM MENUS 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 equiment before changing these settings. In DTT mode, from the Main menu, access the Setup menu Move to DTT setup Access DTT setup Move to PC Connection or Modem Access the chosen menu Make the required adjustments.
DTT TV GUIDE The TV Guide displays the current programmes being transmitted -- and what the next programme will be on each DTT station In DTT mode, press the TV/AV button followed by the Yellow multi function button. Three separate guides can be accessed by pressing the Red multi function button repeatedly. Choose from ‘Category’, ‘Favourite’ and ‘Type’. The Favourites list can be customised using the DTT setup menu (see page 30). After a few moments the TV Guide will be displayed.
DTT TV GUIDE The TV Guide displays the current programmes being transmitted -- and what the next programme will be on each DTT station Next You can view the list of programmes that will be transmitted next: Press the Green multi function button to display the information. Press the Green button again to return to the list of current programmes. Next -- Set Reminder When you are viewing the list of next programmes, you have the option to set a reminder.
AV SELECT AND SETUP The AV Select menu will allow you to choose which AV source to view Press the TV/AV button followed by the Red multi function button Press the appropriate coloured remote control button (whilst the options remain on screen) The options will disappear You may wish to make adjustments in the Sound or Setup menus Sound menu From the Main menu, access the Sound menu Move to your choice Access adjustments or options Press the back up button to exit Setup menu From the Main menu, access the
Q--LINK 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”, “DATA LOGIC”, “Easy Link”, “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 the VCR operating instruction book.
Q--LINK 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 usable 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.
VCR INSTALLATION Your new TV 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. 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.
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. VCR Standby Press to switch the VCR or DVD to standby mode. Press again to switch back on. VCR / DVD switch Use this switch to select whether controls operate DVD equipment or your VCR.
TELETEXT OPERATION D Teletext features may vary depending on the Broadcasting Companies and is only available if the channel selected is transmitting Teletext. If a DTT station is not transmitting teletext, but you press the text button, press the back up or text button to clear. D Pressing the MENU button whilst in Teletext operation will display special function options at the bottom of the screen. D When in Teletext mode, the volume may still be altered to the desired listening level.
TELETEXT OPERATION It is not possible to change the programme position when in News flash, Update or Sub Coded Page Access operation. Favourite Page (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. Press the Blue button, select the page number, then press and hold the OK button. The page number is now stored. F.P. Press F.P. to recall this page. In DTT mode, press F.P.
TELETEXT OPERATION DTT Teletext services DTT Teletext services differ greatly from analogue teletext. When you switch to a DTT teletext service, the images you see can contain graphics and text, laid out and controlled in a manner decided by the broadcaster.
AUDIO / VIDEO CONNECTIONS Front AV3 4 Pin S---Video, RCA Audio / Video and Headphones Sockets Press and release to open Output from Video input to socket S---Video socket Headphone S---V S---V 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.
AUDIO / VIDEO CONNECTIONS Rear AV1/AV2 21 Pin Scart and RCA Audio Out Terminals Rear sockets Additional equipment can be connected at the rear of the TV via two 21 pin Scart sockets, AV1 / AV2.
TROUBLESHOOTING Symptoms Picture Checks Sound Snowy Picture Noisy Sound Aerial location, direction or connection. Multiple Images Normal Sound Aerial location, direction or connection Interference Normal Picture Noisy Sound No Sound Electrical appliances Cars / Motorcycles Fluorescent lights Switch on P---NR in Picture menu to reduce picture noise Volume level Sound mute switched on No Picture No Sound TV set to AV mode Not plugged into A.C.
DTT TROUBLESHOOTING Some problems will only occur when viewing DTT channels. Due to the different techniques involved in digital reception, DTT signal quality can be poor even if you appear to have a strong signal when viewing analogue programmes. The DTT system requires a good quality signal to provide the best picture. When viewing analogue pictures, interference such as signal reflection from nearby buildings or mountains causes ‘ghosting’, but still provides a viewable picture.
FOR YOUR GUIDANCE H TV Games / Home Computers H Last Position Memory Extended use of TV games or home computers with any television set can cause a permanent ‘shadow’ on the screen. This type of irreversible picture tube damage, can be limited by observing the following points: D Reduce the brightness and contrast levels to a minimum viewing level. Certain functions have a last position memory, i.e. the setting at the time of switch -- off will be the setting used when the receiver is switched on again.
In the unlikely event that service is required, Sky digital subscribers and those installed by Sky services should contact the Sky Premium Product Helpline on 08705 741 147, and Free to Air customers (ie those who do not subscribe to any Sky channels) and were installed by either the local retailer or installer should call the Panasonic Helpline on 0800 1693012.
