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Quick start Guide

4. Q-Link connection of Receiver, VCR and Satellite using Scart and RF cables

For Q-Link to function correctly this set, VCR and
Satellite Receiver must be connected as shown
in the diagram below.

RF connections
• Connect an RF cable to the Antenna Input

terminal of the Satellite Receiver.

• Connect an RF cable from the Antenna Output

terminal of the Satellite Receiver to the Antenna
Input terminal of the VCR.

• Connect an RF cable from the Antenna Output

terminal of the VCR to this set Antenna Input
terminal (

).

Scart connections
‘Fully wired’ Scart Cables should be used for all of
the Scart connections.
• The AV2 Scart socket of the VCR must be

connected to the VCR Scart socket of the
Satellite Receiver.

• The TV Scart socket of the Satellite Receiver

must be connected to the AV1 Scart socket of
this set.

Note:
If using a ‘Q-Link’ VCR then the AV1 Scart socket
of the VCR must be connected to the AV2 Scart
socket of this set. If your VCR is not a ‘Q-Link’
VCR, please consult your VCR operating
instruction book.

Notes:
• Additional equipment and cables are not supplied.
• Further details of audio/ video connections can

be found on pages 42 and 43.

AV1

AV2

AV4

DISPLAY  OUT

RGB

VIDEO
S-VIDEO

VIDEO
S-VIDEO

RGB
VIDEO

Receiver

ANTENNA
(Not Supplied)

Antenna Lead

To Display

Antenna
Output 
terminal

Antenna 
Input 
terminal

Antenna 
Input 
terminal

Antenna Input
terminal

VCR

Satellite
Receiver

TV 
Scart
socket

VCR 
Scart
socket

AV2 
Scart
socket

AV1 
Scart
socket

Antenna Output
terminal

AV1
Scart 
socket

AV2

Scart socket

AV4C

VIDEO

AUDIO

P

R

P

B

Y

L

R

R

L

AUDIO OUT

Summary of Contents for TU-PT600B

Page 1: ...Receiver Operating Instructions TU PT600B Model No TQBC0502 Please read these instruction before operating your set and retain them for future reference N 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 C 8 9 0 ...

Page 2: ...ntre Mon Friday 9 00am 5 30pm Excluding public holidays Or go on line through our Internet Accessory ordering application Most major credit and debit cards accepted All enquiries transactions and distribution facilities are provided directly by Panasonic UK Ltd It couldn t be simpler Customer Care Centre For UK customers 08705 357357 For Republic of Ireland customers 01 289 8333 Technical Support ...

Page 3: ... setup 13 6 This set to VCR download 13 7 Owner ID 14 8 The two basic function 15 Using the On Screen Displays 16 Aspect Controls 18 Picture menu 20 Sound menu 22 Setup menu 24 AV2 out 24 Teletext 24 Off Timer 24 3 2 Pulldown 25 Tuning menu 25 Volume correction 25 Tuning menu 26 Tuning menu overview 26 Programme edit 27 Auto setup 31 Manual Tuning 32 Decoder AV2 33 Shipping condition 34 Owner ID 3...

Page 4: ...NG TEXT CAREFULLY This appliance is supplied with a fitted three pin mains plug for your safety and convenience A 5 amp fuse is fitted in this plug If the fuse is replaced then the replacement fuse must be 5 amp rated and should be approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362 Check for the ASTA mark or the BSI mark on the body of the fuse If the fitted plug has a removable fuse cover you must ensure that it ...

Page 5: ...6 UM3 size Fitting remote control batteries 1 2 3 Supplied Accessories Check the accessories before installations Make sure that the batteries are fitted the correct way round Do not mix old batteries with new batteries Remove old exhausted batteries immediately Do not mix different battery types i e Alkaline and Manganese or use rechargeable Ni Cad batteries Display Cable K1HA26FA0002 Polishing C...

Page 6: ...tion see on this page below Function selection Displays the on screen display functions press repeatedly to select from the available functions The following adjustments can be accessed directly Volume Contrast Brightness Colour Sharpness Tuning mode Balance Treble Bass Tint Notes Tint Displayed when receiving NTSC signals Tuning mode Not displayed during AV mode Store see page 26 37 40 Volume Up ...

Page 7: ...elect TV AV input signal modes sequentially Coloured buttons used for Programme edit see page 28 29 30 Teletext functions see page 39 40 41 AV Selection TEXT Index see page 40 TEXT hold see page 40 Direct Programme Number Direct Programme Number Selection You can select the number directly by pressing the C button and corresponding programme number buttons Channel Number 8 Channel Number 36 Direct...

Page 8: ...rence Be sure the power to the Wide Plasma Display and Receiver is OFF before connecting cables 1 This Receiver is only for Panasonic Plasma Display with a TUNER Terminal Board TY 42TM5H TY 37TM5H 2 And the TUNER Terminal Board TY 42TM5H TY 37TM5H is compatible only with the products given below and those that will be sold hereafter TH 50PHW5B TH 42PHW5B TH 42PW5B TH 37PW5B 3 When DISPLAY OUT of t...

Page 9: ... the set will automatically switch On From Stand by and select the AV2 input VCR Auto Power Stand by When the set is switched into Stand by the VCR will also switch into Stand by VCR Image view On If the set is in Stand by mode and the VCR sends a menu to be displayed on the TV screen e g Main menu the set will automatically switch On and the menu will be displayed This set will also communicate w...

Page 10: ...ble if you are using a Scart equipped VCR Use this set s AV1 Scart socket for a VCR Use this set s AV2 Scart socket for an S Video VCR Use this set s AV4 Scart socket for an S Video VCR Notes Additional equipment and cables are not supplied Further details of audio video connections can be found on pages 42 and 43 2 Connection of Receiver and VCR using Scart and RF cables RF connection Connect the...

Page 11: ...CR Scart socket of the Satellite Receiver The TV Scart socket of the Satellite Receiver must be connected to the AV1 Scart socket of this set Note If using a Q Link VCR then theAV1 Scart socket of the VCR must be connected to the AV2 Scart socket of this set If your VCR is not a Q Link VCR please consult your VCR operating instruction book Notes Additional equipment and cables are not supplied Fur...

Page 12: ...rned on setting condition is an example For VIDEO COMPONENT TV INPUT Press the POWER button on the remote control to turn this set off Power Indicator Red standby Press the POWER button on the remote control to turn this set on Power Indicator Green Turn the power to this set off by pressing this power switch on this set when this set is on or in standby mode Power Indicator Remote Control Sensor ...

Page 13: ...erating correctly check the following The Scart cable is connected to this set s AV2 Scart socket The Scart cable is connected to the VCR s compatible Q Link NEXTVIEWLINK or similar technology Scart socket The Scart cable is a fully wired type For further information on Q Link and connecting equipment see pages 9 10 11 36 and 42 The sorted programme order depends upon the TV signal the broadcastin...

Page 14: ... 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...

Page 15: ...15 8 The two basic functions You are now ready to begin viewing programmes The cursor controls provide the two basic functions Adjust Volume Change Programme Quick start Guide ...

Page 16: ...se the remote control as shown below to access and adjust features as desired Contrast Brightness Colour Sharpness P NR Mode Colour balance Picture menu Dynamic Normal Off Bass Treble Headphone volume NICAM Mode Ambience Volume Balance Sound menu No service Music Off Tuning menu Access 3 2 Pulldown Off Off timer Off Teletext FASTEXT AV2 out TV Setup menu Press to display Picture menu screen Press ...

Page 17: ...Auto setup TV AV To exit SETUP Return to tuning menu 1 Off 2 Off 3 Off 4 Off 5 Off Prog Chan Name Lock Programme edit TV AV STR Button Store E x i t Select Option Change Programme Return Delete Add Move TV VCR 21 68 Manual tuning TV AV STR Button Store E x i t Serch down up Programme down up Return Programme edit Auto setup Manual turning Programme edit Auto setup Manual tuning Tuning menu Access ...

Page 18: ...ly disappear This is not a malfunction The on screen selector buttons corresponding to the two coloured buttons on the remote control will appear for some Aspect functions and disappear after a few seconds if you d like to select an operation when the buttons are not shown press the ASPECT ASPECT button once more and the buttons will reappear WIDE appears in the top left of the screen if a widescr...

Page 19: ...ct Controls 4 3 4 3 16 9 16 9 16 9 16 9 will display the picture at its maximum size but with slight stretching Zoom1 Zoom2 Zoom3 Zoom mode magnifies the central section of the picture Zoom2 Zoom1 Zoom3 14 9 Letterbox 14 9 will display a 14 9 picture at its standard 14 9 size without any stretching Gray stripes will be visible down the left and right sides of the picture 14 9 14 9 ...

Page 20: ...set the picture hue can be adjusted to suit your taste Notes When this set is receiving NTSC Signals Tint is displayed and level adjustment is possible Only Contrast will be displayed during TEXT mode Colour balance If this Receiver is connected aIlows you to set the overall colour tone of the picture Press or to switch between modes Warm Normal Cool Contrast Brightness Colour Sharpness P NR Mode ...

Page 21: ...Colour balance Picture menu Dynamic Normal Off This Picture Noise Reduction System P NR is designed to reduce picture noise during poor quality reception conditions The P NR mode will change as below Off On Mode Function Dynamic Displays a bright screen with maximum contrast Normal Displays standard image Cinema Ideal for movies in the dark room Auto Automatically selects the mode that best suits ...

Page 22: ...ce Sound menu 1 Press to display the sound menu screen 2 Press to select the menu to adjust Adjust the desired level by listening to the sound Press TV AV at any time to go back to watching TV Some features are only available with the Ambience feature switched off Audio Signal Receiving Mode Indications DUAL M1 M2 M1 M2 STEREO STEREO MONO Stereo Mono MONO MONO No service Less More Less More Less M...

Page 23: ...sic Sound menu Bass Treble Headphone volume NICAM No service Mode Music Ambience Off Volume Balance On Sound menu Sound quality can be improved when watching music or speech by selecting the appropriate mode Music or Speech Press or to select Mode Music Speech To enjoy a concert hall effect turn Ambience to on Press or to swich between ON and OFF Mode Ambience The benefits of Ambience sound are en...

Page 24: ...imer FASTEXT List OFF 60 75 90 30 15 45 1 Press to display the setup menu screen 2 Press to select the menu to adjust Press to adjust the desired setting Press TV AV at any time to go back to watching TV The setup menu provides access to various advanced features and also to the Tuning menu Tuning menu 3 2 Pulldown Off Off timer Off Teletext FASTEXT AV2 out TV Setup menu Tuning menu 3 2 Pulldown O...

Page 25: ... not stable turn the setting to off Provides access to many other features including programme edit and Auto setup See page 26 Not displayed during AV mode During AV mode Volume correction is displayed Lets you adjust the volume level of individual station Use this feature if the volume level varies significantly between stations Adjusting one station s volume to bring it into line with the other ...

Page 26: ...ecording source on DIRECT TV REC see page 36 Allows you to clear all tuning information and reset all control levels back to factory setting see page 34 Allows you to enter a security code and address information see page 35 Pressing STR after having adjusted some feature will store the setting as the default replacing the factory setting SOUND TV AV 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 C 8 9 0 TV TEXT SET UP PICTURE DI...

Page 27: ...anual tuning Programme edit Auto setup Access Tuning menu Decoder AV2 Shipping Condition Owner ID Off N 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 C 8 9 0 Programme edit 1 Press to select the Programme position Press to select the Prog Name Lock Note When the cursor enters the Name field it will move character by character up to five before moving to the next field 2 The buttons function in accordance with the position of the...

Page 28: ...mn Red Green Yellow and Blue Bars are displayed at the bottom of the screen These have the same functions as the Red Green Yellow and Blue buttons on the remote control Tuning menu Green Red Red 1 CH41 XYZ Off 2 Off 3 Off 4 Off 5 Off Prog Chan Name Lock Programme edit TV AV STR Button Store E x i t Select Option Change Programme Return Delete Add Move TV VCR 1 CH41 XYZ Off 2 Off 3 Off 4 Off 5 Off ...

Page 29: ... to store 5 If you have finished in the Programme edit menu press the TV AV button to exit Yellow Yellow 1 CH41 XYZ Off 2 Off 3 Off 4 Off 5 Off Prog Chan Name Lock Programme edit TV AV STR Button Store E x i t Select Option Change programme Return Delete Add Move CH44 ZXY TV VCR 1 CH41 XYZ Off 2 Off 3 Off 4 Off 5 Off Prog Chan Name Lock Programme edit TV AV STR Button Store E x i t Select Option C...

Page 30: ...tions stored If the message Unable to download check your VCR appears on the screen the television is unable to send the programme informa tion to the VCR See the VCR instruction book for further informa tion Note If you have a Q Link VCR ensure that it is in Stand by mode If your VCR is not a Q Link VCR please refer to the VCR instruction book 1 CH41 XYZ Off 2 Off 3 Off 4 Off 5 Off Prog Chan Name...

Page 31: ...the set to the normal viewing condition Tuning menu Access 3 2 Pulldown Off Off timer Off Teletext FASTEXT AV2 out TV Setup menu Programme edit Auto setup Manual tuning Tuning menu Access Decoder AV2 Shipping Condition Owner ID All current tuning data will be erased WARNING STR Start Auto setup TV AV To exit SETUP Return to tuning menu SETUP Return to tuning menu TV AV To exit 21 68 AUTO SETUP IN ...

Page 32: ...dition Owner ID Off Helpful Hint When using a VCR without video and audio input output terminals it is convenient to connect the aerial cable as indicated in the instruction manual of VCR and to set the designated channel to programme No 0 Further in multi system VCR it is more convenient to set the designated channel to several programme Numbers 21 68 Manual tuning TV AV STR Button Store E x i t ...

Page 33: ...g the Decoder AV2 On or Off using the remote control 1 Press to select the Decoder AV2 on tuning menu screen 2 Press to select On or Off Decoder AV2 On VCR records the External Input signal Decoder AV2 Off VCR records the Programme signal from its own tuner Decoder AV2 Owner ID Programme edit Auto setup Manual tuning Shipping Condition Tuning menu Off On Off ...

Page 34: ...nu 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 factry settings You may need to adjust your VCR or programme position 0 VCR after operating the Shipping condition menu refer to page 37 1 Press to select the Tuning menu Press to access to tuning menu 2 Press to select the Shipping condition Pr...

Page 35: ...he TV AV button to exit Note If you lose or forget your PIN number contact your nearest Panasonic Dealer for advice TV AV TV AV STR Button Store Owner ID E x i t Change Character You now have the opportunity to enter your details and help the police crack crime see instruction book Select character Return Owner ID PIN NUMBER NAME HOUSE NO POST CODE 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 For future reference write yo...

Page 36: ...e back of the cassette has been removed Examples of other messages that might be displayed No recording NO TAPE No recording TAPE MAY BE DAMAGED Preset Download This allows the programme order from this set to be downloaded to the VCR this helps to ensure that correct recordings are made there are several ways to perform this operation During installation as explained in the Quick Start Guide begi...

Page 37: ...on the VCR insert and play a pre recorded tape with known content 1 Press SET UP 2 Move to chosen Tuning menu option by using or 3 Access Tuning menu by using or 4 Move to chosen Manual tuning by using or 5 Access Manual tuning by using or 6 Select programme position 0 VCR by using or 7 Start searching for the VCR playback of the known content tape by using or When the VCR playback is found press ...

Page 38: ... Down Press to increase or decrease the VCR programme position by one VCR DVD switch Use this switch to select whether controls operate DVD equipment or your VCR Play Press to playback the tape or DVD Stop Press to stop the tape or DVD Record Press this button to start recording Skip Fast Forward Cue VCR Press to fast forward the tape In Play mode press to view the picture rapidly forward Cue DVD ...

Page 39: ...ity enables fast access to information on the subjects shown Note When watching TV in 4 3 or zoom mode pressing TV TEXT button will display teletext page momentarily in that aspect before switching to normal teletext picture size SOUND N TV AV 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 C 8 9 0 TV TEXT SET UP PICTURE DIRECTTVREC ASPECT CH RETURN F P INDEX VCR STR HELP HOLD TV Teletext mode Press TV TEXT to switch between the c...

Page 40: ...nctions followed by the Yellow button to view the TV picture whilst searching for a Teletext page When found the screen will display the page number at the top left Press the Yellow button to view the page Press TV TEXT to return to normal TV 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 d...

Page 41: ...age does not change then the number at the top of the page is there to indicate that the broadcaster has updated the page s contents there are no sub pages Press SET UP followed by the Blue button T will be displayed at the top right of the screen Enter desired sub page number before the T disappears To select page 6 enter 0 0 0 and 6 If in List mode a T will appear in the current box at the botto...

Page 42: ...ts VCRs and other peripheral equipment Notes Additional equipment and cables shown are not supplied with this set When a monaural VCR is used connect the monaural audio cable to the AUDIO L Left terminal Do not connect a computer with TTL output 5V to this set The AV2 21 pin socket can also be used as an output to Audio Video equipment see page 10 Select the desired VIDEO input position by pushing...

Page 43: ...d with this set How to connect the Headphones Earphones AV3 terminals Connect headphones earphones and AV3 terminals as follows Optional Video Camera Not supplied 3 5 mm stereo plug AUDIO VIDEO S VIDEO Cable Connect the S VIDEO or VIDEO terminal S V AV3 V L R S V V L R Notes The volume level of the headphones can be adjusted by selecting Headphone Volume from the Sound menu Additional equipment an...

Page 44: ...l Picture Noisy Sound Normal Sound Normal Sound Noisy Sound No Sound No Sound Weak or No Sound Weak or distorted sound Symptoms Checks Aerial location direction or connection Picture Sound Colour Controls set at minimum levels Aerial location direction or connection Electrical appliances Cars Motorcycles Fluorescent lights Volume level Sound mute switched on This set to AV mode Not plugged into A ...

Page 45: ...th video Status CVBS Audio in L Audio earth Audio in R AV4 Scart socket RGB S VIDEO AV4 Pins 15 and 20 are dependent on AV4 S VHS VIDEO switching AV2 Pins 15 and 20 are dependent on AV2 S VHS VIDEO switching Scart and S VIDEO socket information For your Guidance Service Before requesting service please refer to the troubleshooting guide on previous page to determine the symptoms To obtain service ...

Page 46: ...om some PAL video recorders VCR M NTSC Playback from M NTSC Videorecorders VCR NTSC Playback from NTSC Videorecorders VCR AV INPUT ONLY D SUB 26 pin AUDIO L R Pin Jack Type 2 0 5 Vrms VIDEO Pin Jack Type 1 0 Vp p 75 Ω S VIDEO MINI DIN 4 pin Y 1 0 Vp p 75 Ω C 0 286 Vp p 75 Ω AUDIO L R Pin Jack Type 2 0 5 Vrms Y 1 0 Vp p including synchronization PB PR 0 35 Vp p AUDIO L R Pin Jack Type 2 0 5 Vrms 21...

Page 47: ...MEMO ...

Page 48: ...provided below and retain this book plus your purchase receipt as a permanent record of your purchase to aid in identification in the event of theft or loss and for Warranty Service purposes Model Number TU PT600B Serial Number Matsushita Electric Industrial Co Ltd Web Site http www panasonic co jp global Printed in Japan SS0502S0 MS Recycled paper ...

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