Panasonic TX-47P950A Operating Instructions Manual
Panasonic TX-47P950A Operating Instructions Manual

Panasonic TX-47P950A Operating Instructions Manual

Wide projection television

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Operating Instructions

Wide Projection Television
TX-47P950A
Model No.
Please read these instructions before operating your
set and retain them for future reference.
TQB0A0132

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    Operating Instructions Wide Projection Television TX-47P950A Model No. Please read these instructions before operating your set and retain them for future reference. TQB0A0132...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Dear Panasonic Customer Welcome to the Panasonic family of customers. We hope that you will have many years of enjoyment from your new Wide Projection television set. To obtain maximum benefit from your set, please read these Instructions before making any adjustments, and retain them for future reference.
  • Page 3: Warnings And Cautions

    Warnings and Cautions Warnings Unplug the power cord in the event of any malfunction (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.
  • Page 4: Before Operating This Set

    Warnings and Cautions Cautions When inserting batteries, ensure that the polarities (positive and negative) are correctly aligned. Insert as shown on remote control. If inserted incorrectly, battery fluid may leak, and fire, injury, or damage to surrounding components may result. Adequate ventilation is essential to prevent failure of electrical components, we recommend...
  • Page 5: Connecting The Aerial Cable To The Rf In Terminal

    Connecting the Aerial Cable to the RF in Terminal VHF Aerial UHF Aerial Mixer RF in Terminal 75 Ohm Coaxial Cable 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 set.
  • Page 6: Connecting The Plug To The Wall Outlet

    Before Operating This Set Connecting the Plug to the Wall Outlet How to Turn the Power On Power Indicator Power Switch Notes: • When in the Stand-by condition (Refer to page 11), it is also possible to turn the TV set on by pressing any of the “Direct Programme Number Selection buttons”...
  • Page 7: Location Of Controls

    Location of Controls Controls and Terminals on the TV S-VIDEO VIDEO MONO MONO MONO AUDIO MONITOR I COMPONENT I COMPONENT AV2 IN AV4 IN Item Function Function Selection Volume Down (-) / Programme Number Down ( ) Volume Up (+) / Programme Number Up ( ) TV/AV Selection Headphones Jack...
  • Page 8: Connections

    Connections How to connect the “AV1, 2, 3 or 4” Input Terminals Connect VCRs and other peripheral equipment (VHS VCR) Audio Video VIDEO AUDIO (Super-VHS VCR) Audio Video S-Video VIDEO AUDIO Notes: • When an S-Video cable is connected to the S Video terminal, the corresponding Video input will be switched off and the signal from the S-Video input will be used.
  • Page 9: How To Connect The Dvd Input Terminals

    How to connect the DVD Input Terminals DVD Player Audio DVD( Y-P ) OUT 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. •...
  • Page 10: General Operation

    General Operation Power switch Used to store tuning and other function settings. Also used to start the menu demonstration. Function selection Displays the on screen display functions, use repeatedly to select from the available functions. The following adjustments can be accessed directly.
  • Page 11 Power (Stand-by) (see page 6) The TV set must first be plugged into the wall out- let and turned on at the power switch. Press this button to turn the TV set On from Standby mode, press it again to turn the TV set OFF to Standby mode.
  • Page 12: On-Screen Menu Display From Remote Control

    On Screen menu Display from Remote Control Many features available on this TV can be accessed via the On Screen Display menu system. Use the remote control as shown below to access and adjust features as desired. MULTI PIP SURROUND ASPECT R-TUNE MENU...
  • Page 13 When the “MAIN MENU” (EXIT) button is pressed at the Main Menu screen, the screen display will return to the normal viewing condition. When the “MAIN MENU” (EXIT) button is pressed at each MENU screen (Picture, Sound, Setup), the screen display will return to the Main Menu screen.
  • Page 14: Convergence Adjustment

    Convergence Adjustment Convergence Adjustment mode Vertical centre marker Horizontal centre marker MENU Press to display the MAIN MENU,and then to the SETUP menu. Press to select the “CONVERGENCE”. Press to access to the “CONVERGENCE” menu. Press to select the “CONVERGENCE 1” or the “CONVERGENCE 2”. Press to access to the function.
  • Page 15: Convergence 2 Adjustment For Red And Blue

    Convergence 2 Adjustment for RED and BLUE This function adjust the convergence of the side part of the screen. Press to select the CONVERGENCE 2. Press to access to the function. TV/TEXT F.P. INDEX HOLD Press the Number button on the Remote Control to select the position which you would like to adjust.
  • Page 16: Channel Selection

    Tuning Channels Regional System Selection Press to select the “SYS SELECT”. Press to select the appropriate system. The system select indicator will change as follows. CHINA JAPAN System Select by Regional Region SYSTEM SELECT CHINA China Hong Kong, United Kingdom HK / UK ASIA/M.EAST Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Asia countries,...
  • Page 17: Channel Allocation

    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 CHINA HK/UK ASIA/M.EAST NZ/INDONES AUSTRALIA E.EUROPE SPECL VER AMERICA CH DISPLAY –...
  • Page 18: Automatic Tune

    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 direct select modes. Before Automatic Tune, Regional System must already be set (Refer to pages 16).
  • Page 19: Manual Tune

    Manual Tune Before Manual Tune, Regional System must already be set (Refer to page 16). MANUAL TUNE Press to select the MANUAL TUNE. Press to access to the MANUAL TUNE. Press to select the desired Programme Number. Press to select the higher or lower channel. Search Start.
  • Page 20: Fine Tuning

    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. Press to select the FINE TUNE. Press until the clear picture is received.
  • Page 21: How To Cancel The Skip Function

    How to Cancel the Skip Function Press to select the SKIP. Press to change the mode to “OFF”. Press to store the Skip function. 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.
  • Page 22: Owner Id

    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. MENU Press to display the MAIN MENU, and then to the SETUP menu.
  • Page 23: Setup Adjustment

    Setup Adjustment MENU Press to display the MAIN MENU, and then to the SETUP menu. Press to select the desired function. Press to adjust or change the function. SETUP SETUP TELETEXT 3D-COMB OFF TIMER PICTURE SHIFT CH COLOUR SET TUNING MENU CHILD LOCK OWNER ID BLUE BACK...
  • Page 24: Picture Adjustment

    Picture Adjustment MENU Press to display the MAIN MENU, and then to the PICTURE menu. Press to select the desired function. Press to adjust or change the function. TV/AV Press to go back to watching TV. MENU Picture menu mode will be memorized for each TV, AV1, AV2, AV3 and AV4 mode. •...
  • Page 25 C. TEMP (Colour Temperature) Set the overall colour tone of the picture. Press to switch between modes. STANDARD D.PNR (Digital Picture Noise Reduction) Automatically reduces undesired picture noise. Press to switch between modes. AUTO Reduces noise in a channel with many noises. Remains off when receiving a strong signal.
  • Page 26: Sound Adjustment

    Sound Adjustment MENU Press to display the MAIN MENU, and then to the SOUND menu. Press to select the desired function. Press to adjust or change the function. TV/AV Press to go back to watching TV. Note: Some features are only available with the Surround feature switched off. Press MENU Sound menu mode will be memorized for each TV, AV1, AV2, AV3 and AV4 mode.
  • Page 27 SURROUND MENU Press to switch between ON and OFF. SURROUND MENU Press to display the MAIN MENU,and then to the SOUND menu. Press to select the SURROUND function. Press to switch between ON and OFF. 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.
  • Page 28: Aspect Controls

    Aspect Controls ASPECT MULTI PIP SURROUND ASPECT R-TUNE Notes: MENU TV/AV • Simply press ASPECT selector keys are displayed, use the Red or Green buttons to move in either direction through the eight aspect options. TV/TEXT F.P. INDEX HOLD • 16:9 picture has been used to illustrate all of the aspect modes described in this section.
  • Page 29: Multi Screen

    Multi Screen Multi PIP MULTI PIP Press to select the current programme, the picture in picture feature, or the picture and picture feature. MULTI PIP The on screen selector keys for the features (corresponding to the four coloured buttons on the remote SURROUND ASPECT control) appear and disappear after a few seconds.
  • Page 30: Channel Search

    Multi Screen Picture and text Picture and text lets you see the current programme and a page of teletext side by side. TV/TEXT Press to select watching the current programme, the teletext or the picture and text feature. Note: The remote control affects the teletext page; so select watching the current programme before making any changes to the programme.
  • Page 31: Teletext

    TELETEXT Teletext features may vary depending on the Broadcasting Companies and are only available when the channel selected transmitting Teletext. TV / Teletext mode TV/TEXT Press to select the current programme, the teletext and the picture or the teletext feature . MULT LT L I PIP During Teletext mode, press to select the teletext feature or the teletext and the picture feature.
  • Page 32 TELETEXT 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. Full / Top / Bottom Press the MENU button to display special functions, followed by the Green button.
  • Page 33 Accessing sub pages When Teletext information exceeds one page, it may take some time for the automatic changing of the sub pages to reach the sub page you require. As each sub page is found its number is displayed at the top of the page so that you may select it;...
  • Page 34: Advanced Remote Control 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. Audio Signal STEREO Mode Indicator NICAM ...Used in New Zealand, Singapore, Hong Kong etc. Regular broadcast Type of broadcast (Standard Audio)
  • Page 35: Manufacfurer Setting

    Manufacfurer setting Remote Control Operation is possible for the Panasonic VCR’s and DVD’s equipment. After completion of setting, execute the various operations after pressing the VCR / DVD selection switch. Switch to select VCR or DVD. While pressing the VCR / DVD Power button, press the manufacturer code (enter the two digit code), and press the VCR / DVD Stop button.
  • Page 36: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Before you call for service, determine the symptoms and make a few simple checks as shown below. Symptoms Picture Snowy Picture Multiple Image Interference Normal Picture No Picture No Colour Scrambled Coloured Patches No Colour Projection TV screen Symptoms Do not allow a still picture to be displayed for an extended period, as this can cause a permanent after-image to remain on the Projection TV screen.
  • Page 37: Cleaning

    Cleaning To ensure continued excellent performance by this product, periodic cleaning is recommended. The unit contains many plastic parts. For this reason DO NOT use benzine, thinner or other chemicals to clean the unit. DO NOT bring into contact with insecticide or other volatile substances.
  • Page 38: Specifications

    Specifications Power Source AC 220-240 V, 50/60 Hz Power Consumption Stand-by condition: less than 1 W Normal viewing 165 W Dimensions ( W × × H D ) 1095 mm x 1203.5 mm x 538 mm Mass (Weight) 56 kg (Net) Remote control N2QAJB000109 R6 (AA) Battery ×...
  • Page 39 Warranty Service purposes. Model Number TX-47P950A Serial Number Panasonic AVC Networks Shandong Co., LTD. Shandong China Made in China...

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