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Operating Instructions

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Receiver
TU-PT600E
Model No.
TQBC0503-1

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    Receiver Operating Instructions TU-PT600E Model No. Please read these instruction before operating your set and retain them for future reference. English TQBC0503-1...
  • 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 Receiver. 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 Precautions

    Warnings and Precautions • This set is designed to operate on A.C. 220 - 240 V, 50 Hz / 60Hz. • The On/Off switch on this model does not fully disconnect the Receiver from the mains supply. Remove the mains plug from the wall socket when the Receiver set is not used for a prolonged period of time. WARNING Do not insert foreign objects Place this set on a flat, level...
  • Page 4: Before Operating This Set

    Before Operating This Set Supplied Accessories Check the accessories before installations. • • • • Operating Instruction book Remote Control Transmitter Warranty Card Batteries for the (TNQE286) Remote Control Transmitter (2 R6 (UM3) size) • • Display Cable Polishing Cloth (K1HA26FA0002) (TPEX013) Note:...
  • Page 5: Quick Start Guide

    Quick start Guide 1. Choose Your Connection Type Connection and setting up options • If connecting this set using an RF cable only, see below. • If connecting this set using Scart and RF cables, see page 7. • If connecting this set to a Q-Link (or Q-Link compatible) VCR, see page 7. •...
  • Page 6: Terminals On The Receiver

    R - STAND G POWER Back view of Wide Plasma Display (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.
  • Page 7: Connection Of Receiver And Vcr Using Scart And Rf Cables

    Quick start Guide 3. Connection of Receiver and VCR using Scart and RF cables RF connection Connect the ANTENNA to the Antenna Input terminal of the VCR and an RF cable from the VCR ANTENNA To Display Antenna Output terminal to this set Antenna Input (Not Supplied) terminal ( Receiver...
  • Page 8: Q-Link Connection Of Receiver, Vcr And Satellite Using Scart And Rf Cables

    Quick start Guide 5. Q-Link connection of Receiver, VCR and Satellite using Scart and RF cables For Q-Link to function correctly this set, VCR and ANTENNA Satellite Receiver must be connected as shown (Not Supplied) in the diagram below. Antenna RF connections To Display Input...
  • Page 9: Preparing The Plasma Display

    Quick start Guide 2. Preparing the Plasma Display (Refer to Operating Instructions of the Plasma Display) Connecting the plug to the Wall Outlet Push the Power switch on the Plasma Display to turn the set on Power-On. Power Indicator: Green INPUT —...
  • Page 10: Auto Setup

    Quick start Guide 4. Auto setup If this set has not been programmed for you then Land Auto setup will begin, your stations will be located, sorted into order and stored ready for use (refer to page 23). AUTO SETUP IN PROGRESS SEARCHING:PLEASE WAIT 99:21 41 SETUP : Return to tuning menu...
  • Page 11: Q-Link

    • Preset download started from the VCR, refer to the VCR operating instruction book. Notes: • With Panasonic Q-Link VCR’s these additional features are available: • If you insert a tape in the VCR and press the Play button whilst this set is in ‘Stand-by’ mode, this set will automatically switch On and select the AV2 input so that you can view the tape.
  • Page 12: Basic Controls

    Basic controls Top panel controls and Remote control Receiver ON / Stand-by TV AV Store (see page 24) Picture Menu (see page 29, 30) Function selection (see on this page below) Sound Menu (see page 31, 32) Volume Up (+), Down (-)/ Programme Number Up ( ), Down ( ) Volume adjustment which uses these Setup Menu (see page 16, 17)
  • Page 13 Basic controls Power (Stand-by) This set must first be plugged into the wall outlet and Note: turned on at the power switch. • It is also possible to turn this set On from STANDBY Press this button to turn this set On from Standby mode, mode by pressing the “Direct Programme Number Press it again to turn this set OFF to Standby mode.
  • Page 14: Using The On Screen Displays

    Using the On Screen Displays Many features available on this set can be accessed via the On Screen Display menu system. Use the remote control as shown below to access and adjust features as desired. Press to display “Picture menu” screen.
  • Page 15: Osd Language

    Using the On Screen Displays Press to move the cursor up and down on the menu. Press to access menus, adjust levels or to select from a range of options. The STR button is used with a number of features to store settings after adjustments have been made or options have been set.
  • Page 16: Setup Menu

    Setup menu The setup menu provides access to various advanced features and also to the Tuning menu. SET UP Press to display the setup menu screen. Press to select the menu to adjust. Press to adjust the desired setting. TV/AV Press at any time to go back to watching TV.
  • Page 17: Text Language

    Setup menu Text language Allows you to choose 3 modes. Setup menu AV2 out Teletext WEST EAST1 Off timer EAST2 Q-Link Text language West 3:2 Pulldown Tuning menu OSD language 3:2 Pulldown When on, the display attempts to reproduce a more Setup menu natural interpretation of sources such as movie AV2 out...
  • Page 18: Tuning Menu

    Tuning menu Tuning menu overview SET UP Setup menu Press AV2 out Teletext Move to the Tuning menu option by DIRECT TV REC ASPECT CH RETURN Off timer Q-Link using Text language West 3:2 Pulldown PICTURE Access Tuning menu by using Tuning menu Access OSD language...
  • Page 19: Programme Edit

    Tuning menu Programme edit Use this setting when changing setting of receiving channels or changing the channel display. Turn this set and select the broadcast channel. Follow the steps below to display the Programme edit screen. Selecting the Programme edit on the Tuning menu. Access to the Programme edit screen SET UP Press to display the Setup menu...
  • Page 20 Tuning menu Deleting, Adding and Moving a programme channel Make sure the cursor is in the Prog. column. 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. Change Programme Select...
  • Page 21 Tuning menu To move a programme to another position Choose the programme position to be moved. Change programme Select Return Option TV/AV E x i t ’STR’ Button Store Programme edit Prog. Chan. Name Lock CH41 CH44 Press the Yellow button on remote control. >...
  • Page 22 Tuning menu To lock a programme position to prevent access Choose the programme position Lock off / on to be moved. Select Return Option TV/AV E x i t ’STR’ Button Store Programme edit Move to the lock column. Prog. Chan.
  • Page 23: Auto Setup

    Tuning menu Auto setup Automatically scans all TV channels and stores them in memory. Auto setup automatically retunes your set. This feature is useful, if for example, you move house and wish to retune your set to receive the local stations. Display the Tuning menu screen Setup menu SET UP...
  • Page 24: Manual Tuning

    Tuning menu Manual Tuning Manual tuning of the programme position is available either from the On Screen Display menu or from the side panel controls. Turn this set on and select the broadcast channel. Follow the step on the previous page to display the Tuning menu screen.
  • Page 25: Fine Tuning

    Tuning menu 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. Tuning menu Press to select the Fine tuning. Programme edit Auto setup Manual tuning...
  • Page 26: Volume Correction

    Tuning menu Volume correction Control the gain of the received signal, which can differ between stations. 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 stations means you can avoid having to adjust the volume each time you change channels.
  • Page 27: Colour System Selection (Different Region Use Differing Systems)

    Tuning menu Colour System Selection (Different region use differing systems) If a clear picture with correct colours cannot be obtained when a Broadcast or AV signal is received. Press to select the Colour System. Tuning menu Programme edit Auto setup Manual tuning Fine tuning Colour system...
  • Page 28: Tuning Your Vcr And Satellite Receiver

    Tuning your VCR and satellite receiver Your new set 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 (see page 7, 8 or 39 for suitable inputs to the Scart socket on this set.) 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’...
  • Page 29: Picture Menu

    Picture menu PICTURE Press to display the picture menu screen. Press to select the menu to adjust. Adjust the desired level by looking at the picture behind the menu. TV/AV Press to exit from the Picture menu. This returns the set to the normal viewing condition. Picture menu Contrast, Brightness, Colour, Sharpness, Tint Contrast...
  • Page 30 Picture menu P-NR Picture menu This Picture Noise Reduction System (P-NR) is Contrast designed to reduce picture noise during poor Brightness quality reception conditions. Colour The P-NR mode will change as below. Sharpness Colour balance Normal Normal P-NR Auto Dynamic Mode Dynamic Mode...
  • Page 31: Sound Menu

    Sound menu SOUND Press to display the sound menu screen. Press to select the menu to adjust. Adjust the desired level by listening to the sound. TV/AV Press at any time to go back to watching TV. Some features are only available with the Ambience feature switched off. Volume, Bass, Treble, Balance, Headphone Volume Sound menu Volume...
  • Page 32 Sound menu Sound menu Sound quality can be improved when watching Mode Volume music or speech by selecting the appropriate Bass mode Music or Speech. Treble Balance Press to select Mode. Headphone volume No service No service Mode Music Music Speech Ambience Ambience...
  • Page 33: Aspect Controls

    Panasonic Auto switches to the appropriate 16:9 or 14:9 widescreen ratio. ‘Panasonic Auto’ appears in the top left of the screen if black stripes above and below the picture are detected. Panasonic Auto chooses the best ratio and expands the picture to fill the screen. This process can take several minutes, depending how dark the picture is.
  • Page 34 Aspect Controls 16:9 16:9 will display the picture at its maximum size but with slight stretching. 16 : 9 << >> 16 : 9 Just Just mode will display a 4:3 picture at maximum size but with aspect correction applied to the centre of the screen so that elongation is only apparent at the left and right edges of the screen.
  • Page 35: Advanced Remote Control Operation

    Advanced Remote Control Operation VCR / DVD Operation The Remote Control is capable of operating some functions of selected Panasonic VCR’s 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.
  • Page 36: Teletext

    Advanced Remote Control Operation TELETEXT · Teletext features may vary depending on the Broadcasting Companies and is only available if the channel selected is transmitting Teletext. · Pressing the Picture button whilst in Teletext operation will display the contrast DIRECT TV REC ASPECT CH RETURN function with a cyan bar, press to alter the setting as required.
  • Page 37 Advanced Remote Control Operation It is not possible to change the programme position when in News flash, Update or Sub Coded Page Access operation. List Store In List mode the four page numbers can be altered (programme positions 1 - 25 only). Green Yellow Blue To do this, press one of the four coloured buttons and enter the new page number.
  • Page 38 Advanced Remote Control Operation Index When in Top operation INDEX INDEX Press to return to the main index page. Depending on the way information is transmitted, this may have to be pressed more than once to return to the main index page. Sub Coded Page Access When Teletext information exceeds more than one page, it may take some time for the automatic changing of the sub pages to reach the sub page you require.
  • Page 39: Connections

    Connections How to connect the Input/Output terminals Connects VCRs and other peripheral equipment DISPLAY OUT VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO AV4C AUDIO VIDEO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO AUDIO OUT VIDEO Input/Output from Input/Output Input/Output AV1 Scart Socket from AV2 from AV4 AV4C Scart Socket Scart Socket AUDIO Q-Link data...
  • Page 40: How To Connect The Audio Out Terminals

    Connections How to connect the AUDIO OUT terminals AUDIO IN Amplifier to speaker system DISPLAY OUT VIDEO VIDEO AV4C AUDIO S-VIDEO AUDIO OUT Notes: • The AUDIO OUT terminal provides a fixed level output only. (The menu settings and remote control volume controls have no effect.) •...
  • Page 41: Troubleshooting

    If there is a problem with your set please refer to the table below to determine the symptoms, then carry out the suggested check. If this does not solve the problem, please contact your local Panasonic dealer, quoting the model number and serial number (both found on the rear of this set).
  • Page 42: For Your Guidance

    - off will be the setting used symptoms. To obtain service please contact your local when this set is switched on again: Panasonic dealer quoting the model number and serial Programme OSD language number (both are located at the rear of this set).
  • Page 43: Specifications

    Specifications Power Source 220 V - 240 V 50 Hz / 60 Hz A.C. Power Consumption Average 24 W Stand-by Power-OFF PAL B, G, H, SECAM B, G SECAM L / L’ VHF E2 - E12 VHF H1 - H2 (ITALY) VHF A - H (ITALY) UHF E21 - E69 CATV (S01 - S05)
  • Page 44 Warranty Service purposes. Model Number TU-PT600E Serial Number Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. Web Site : http://www.panasonic.co.jp/global/ Printed in Japan SS0502S1072 (MS) (Recycled paper)

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