Panasonic TX-32F500A User manual

Operating Instruction

Colour Television

TX-32F500A

Please read these operating instructions completely before operating this set and retain the booklet for future reference.

TQB4G2912

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Dear Panasonic Customer

Welcome to the Panasonic family of customers. We hope that

you will have many years of enjoyment from your new colour

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.

Table of Contents

Warnings and Cautions .............................................................................................. 4 ~ 5

Before Operating This Set .......................................................................................... 6 ~ 8

Battery Installation .........................................................................................................................................6

Connecting the Aerial Cable to the RF In Terminal .......................................................................................7

Connecting the Plug to the Wall Outlet .........................................................................................................7

How to Turn the Power On ............................................................................................................................7

Owner ID .......................................................................................................................................................8

Location of Controls ................................................................................................. 9 ~ 10

Remote Control .............................................................................................................................................9

Controls and Terminals on the TV ..............................................................................................................10

Connections............................................................................................................. 11 ~ 12

Connecting S-Video Equipment to the AV Input .........................................................................................11

Connecting a Standard VCR to the AV Input...............................................................................................11

Connecting a DVD player or Set-top Box to the AV input ...........................................................................12

How to connect the AV Monitor Output Terminal to other Equipment .........................................................12

Connecting the Headphone .........................................................................................................................12

General Operation ................................................................................................... 13 ~ 14

Geomagnetic Correction.................................................................................................. 15

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Table of Contents

Using the On Screen Displays ........................................................................................16

Picture Menu ............................................................................................................ 17 ~ 18

Sound Menu .............................................................................................................. 19 ~ 20

Setup Menu .............................................................................................................. 21 ~ 22

Tuning Menu ............................................................................................................ 23 ~ 25

Tuning Menu ................................................................................................................................................23

Auto tuning ..................................................................................................................................................24

Auto tuning (via front panel) ........................................................................................................................24

Manual tuning ..............................................................................................................................................25

Manual tuning (via front panel) ....................................................................................................................25

Aspect Controls................................................................................................................ 26

Menu Operation ....................................................................................................... 27 ~ 28

Multi PIP ......................................................................................................................................................27

CH Search....................................................................................................................................................28

Surround Sound ...............................................................................................................29

Advanced Remote Control Operation ................................................................... 29 ~ 30

Manufacturer’s Code Settings......................................................................................................................29

VCR / DVD ..................................................................................................................................................30

Teletext Operation ................................................................................................... 31 ~ 33

Troubleshooting ...............................................................................................................34

Specifications ...................................................................................................................35

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Warnings and Cautions

Warnings

Unplug the power cord in the

event of any malfunction

(screen goes blank, no sound,

odd sounds, smoke or unusual

odours 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 bath tub, etc.)

DO NOT place any of the

following on the unit:

Flower vases, ﬂower pots, cups,

small metal objects, or

cosmetics containers,

chemicals or water.

DO NOT use if the power cord

or power plug is damaged, or if

the plug does not ﬁt tightly into

the socket.

DO NOT insert foreign objects

(metal or easily ﬂammable

objects).

DO NOT use at a voltage other

than indicated.

TAKE CARE NOT to damage

the power cord.

DO NOT remove the rear cover

as live parts and High Voltage

components are accessible

when the rear cover is removed.

DO NOT touch the aerial cable

and this unit when there is

lightning.

DO NOT place in an unstable

location.

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Warnings and Cautions

Cautions

DO NOT place in humid or

dusty location, or areas

exposed to smoke or steam.

DO NOT place in direct sunlight

and other sources of direct

heat.

DO NOT touch the power plug if

your hands are wet.

DO NOT stand, or place heavy

objects on the unit.

Particular care should be taken

by families with small children.

Place in a safe location.

Adequate ventilation is

essential to prevent failure of

electrical components, we

recommend that a gap of at

least 10 cm ( ) is left all

around this unit even when it is

placed inside a cabinet or

between shelves.

Turn the power “Off” before

connecting other electrical

equipment.

Before cleaning, unplug the

power plug from the socket.

DO NOT jolt the unit.

Unplug the power plug from the

socket if you are not going to

use the unit for an extended

period.

Ask your sales outlet to install

the aerial.

Cleaning

The unit contains many plastic

parts. For this reason DO NOT

use benzine, thinner or other

chemicals to clean the unit.

Dust will accumulate on the

picture screen. Please wipe

with a soft cloth from time to

time. If you use a chemically

treated cloth, please be careful

to follow the instructions that

come with the cloth.

DO NOT bring into contact with

insecticide or other volatile

substances.

DO NOT allow the unit to come

into contact for extended

periods with rubber or vinyl

products.

Remove dirt and soiling by

wiping with a light cloth.

Even if the unit is heavily soiled,

do not apply cleaner directly to

the unit. Soak a cloth in a

solution of neutral cleanser

thinned with water. Then wring

out the cloth, wipe the unit

clean, and ﬁnish by wiping with

a dry cloth.

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Before Operating This Set

■

Battery Installation

The incorrect use of batteries can cause electrolyte leakage which will corrode the Remote Control or cause the

batteries to burst.

Open the cover.

Press bottom downward and pull out the cover.

Batteries: Use two “R6 (AA)” size batteries.

Insert the batteries ensuring correct polarity.

This is identiﬁable by the “+” and “–” symbols on both the batteries

and inside the battery compartment.

Replace the cover, and slide in reverse until the lock snaps.

Do not use rechargeable (Ni-Cd) batteries.

They are different in shape and performance and may fail to ensure correct operation.

Battery cautions

Two “R6 (AA)” size

Old Batteries New Batteries

Replacement both batteries at the same time. Don’t mix battery types

(alkaline with carbon, zinc etc.)

Don’t recharge.

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Before Operating This Set

■

Connecting the Aerial Cable to the RF In Terminal

To obtain optimum quality picture and sound, an Aerial, the correct

cable (75 Ohm coaxial) and the correct terminating plug are required.

If a communal Aerial system is used, you may require the correct

connection cable and plug between the wall Aerial socket and your

television receiver.

Your local Television Service Centre or Dealer may be able to assist

you in obtaining the correct Aerial system for your particular area and

accessories required.

Any matters regarding Aerial installation, upgrading of existing

systems or accessories required, and the costs incurred, are the

responsibility of you, the Customer.

■

Connecting the Plug to the Wall Outlet

■

How to Turn the Power On

Note:

• The On/Off switch on this model does not full disconnect the TV

from the mains supply.

Press the Power switch on Television to turn the set on. (See page 13)

MONO MONO

S-VIDEO

VIDEO

AUDIO

MONITOR

OUT

AV1

AV5

AV2IN

COMPONENT COMPONENT

AV4IN

VHF Aerial UHF Aerial

Mixer

75 Ohm Coaxial Cable

RF In Terminal

Coaxial Aerial Plug

RF In

Terminal

Coaxial

Aerial Plug

75 Ohm Coaxial Cable

STR F

TV/AV

STR F

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Before Operating This Set

■

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.

Enter required 4-digit Owner ID

PIN NUMBER

(using 0 to

9 on the Remote Control).

Press the

TV/AV

button at any time to exit the Owner ID

feature without saving any information you may have

entered.

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.

Repeat above until

NAME, HOUSE NUMBER

and

POSTCODE

are entered.

Press

STR

to store the details.

Press

STR

again, when you are asked “Are you sure?”

For further information on Owner ID, including how to

view the details you have stored, see page 22.

A space is provided on page 22 to write down your

NUMBER

for future reference.

We recommend that as soon as you have stored

Owner

details (or have exited the feature), the picture controls

are reset to normal viewing levels. To do this, press the

“N” button, found under the Remote Control’s pull down

ﬂap.

ner I D

NAME :

HOUSE NO :

POSTCODE :

ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRST

UVWXYZ+ .0123456789

✽✽✽✽

✽✽✽✽✽✽✽✽✽✽✽✽✽✽

✽✽✽✽✽✽✽✽✽✽✽

PIN NUMBER :

You now have the opportunity

to enter your details and

help the police crack crime

see instruction book

Change

character

Select

character

Return Exit

Owner ID

STR Button Store

TV/AV

REC VCR

STR HELP

DVD

PICTURE

SOUND

SET UP

TV/TEXT

100Hz/

PROGRE

SURROUND

ASPECT

TV/AV

F.P. HOLDINDEX

STILL

CH SEARCH

MULTI

PIP

123

456

789

123

456

789

TV/A

STR

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Location of Controls

■

Remote Control

* Bilingual broadcasting is not currently available in Australia or New Zealand.

REC VCR

STR HELP

DVD

PICTURE

SOUND

SET UP

TV/TEXT

100Hz/

PROGRE

SURROUND

ASPECT

TV/AV

F.P. HOLDINDEX

STILL

CH SEARCH

MULTI

PIP

123

456

789

Power (Stand-by)

Picture Menu

Sound Menu

Set Up Menu

Stereo/*Bilingual Sound

Selection

TELETEXT

TEXT Favourite Page

Selection

TV/TEXT Selection

100Hz/PROGRE

Surround

Aspect

Picture in Picture Selection

Recall

VCR/DVD Rewind/Review

Normalization

Store

Sound Mute

Programme Number Up

and Down

Volume Up and Down

TV/AV Mode Selection

Coloured buttons used for

Aspect functions,

Teletext functions, AV

selection

TEXT Index/Channel Search

TEXT Hold/Still

Direct Programme Number

Two Digit-programme

Number Selection

VCR/DVD Play

VCR/DVD Fast Forward/Cue

VCR/DVD Stop

VCR/DVD Control

Help

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Location of Controls

■

Controls and Terminals on the TV

Item

No. Function Reference

Page

Item

No. Function Reference

Page

Headphone Jack 12

Aerial Terminal (RF In Terminal) 7

AV3 Input Terminals 11

Monitor Output Terminals 12

STR 14

AV1 Input Terminals 11

Function 14

AV2 Input Terminals 11

Volume Down (–)/

Program Number Down (

)

AV4 Input Terminals 12

Volume Up (+)/

Program Number Up (

)

DVD (Y•P

•P

) Input Terminals 12

TV/AV Selection 14

AV5 Input Terminals 11

MONO MONO

S-VIDEO

VIDEO

AUDIO

MONITOR

OUT

AV1

AV5

AV2IN

COMPONENT COMPONENT

AV4IN

VIDEO VIDEO

AUDIO

L/MONO

STR F

TV/AV

AV3 IN

VIDEO VIDEO

AUDIO

L/MONO

AV3 IN

MONO MONO

S-VIDEO

VIDEO

AUDIO

MONITOR

OUT

AV1

AV5

AV2 IN

COMPONENT COMPONENT

AV4 IN

9!%"$#

475 6

STR F

TV/AV

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