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Please read these instructions before operating your set and retain them for future reference.
English
Combination 15.2˝ Diagonal
EJECT
AUDIO
SUBTITLE
ENTER
ANGLE
DVD
SET UP
RETURN
REPEATMODE
SKIP
SLOW/ SEARCH
A-B REPEAT
STOP
PAUSE
PLAY
PLAY MODE
1
2
3
DVD
SURROUND
Operating Instructions
4
5
6
CANCEL
7
8
9
VCR
C
0
PICTURE
SOUND
SET UP
TV/AV
ASPECT
TV/ TEXT
F.P.
INDEX
HOLD
STR
N
TV/ DVD
LCD TV/DVD Player
TX-15LV1F
Model No.
TQBC0490
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Page 1: Operating Instructions
PAUSE PLAY PLAY MODE SURROUND Operating Instructions CANCEL PICTURE SOUND SET UP TV/AV ASPECT TV/ TEXT F.P. INDEX HOLD TV/ DVD TX-15LV1F Model No. Please read these instructions before operating your set and retain them for future reference. English TQBC0490... -
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 LCD-TV/DVD Player. 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
• Avoid exposing the TV set to direct sunlight and other games, computer images, teletext and images sources of heat. displayed in 4:3 mode. • This type of LCD panel damage, is not an operating defect, and as such is not covered by the Panasonic warranty. - Page 4 Warnings and precautions CAUTION: DVD/VIDEO CD/CD players is a class 1 laser product. However, this DVD/VIDEO CD/CD player uses a visible laser beam which could cause hazardous radiation exposure if directed. Be sure to operate the DVD/ VIDEO CD/CD player correctly as instructed. When this DVD/VIDEO CD/CD player is plugged to the wall outlet, do not place your eyes close to the opening of the disc tray and other openings to look into the inside of this player.
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Page 5: Before Operating This Set
Before Operating This Set Supplied Accessories Check the accessories before installations. • • • Batteries for the Remote Control Operating Instruction book Remote Control Transmitter (EUR7619010) Transmitter (2 × R03 (N) size) EJECT AUDIO SUBTITLE ENTER ANGLE RETURN SET UP REPEATMODE SKIP SLOW/ SEARCH... -
Page 6: Receiver Location
Before Operating This Set Receiver Location Locate for comfortable viewing. Avoid placing where sunlight or other bright light (including reflections) will fall on the screen. Use of some types of fluorescent lighting can reduce remote control transmitter range. Adequate ventilation is essential to prevent internal component failure. Keep away from areas of excessive heat or moisture. -
Page 7: Quick Start Guide
Quick start Guide 1. Choose Your Connection Type 1. Connecting the TV directly to an aerial only Using the Cable Cover 1. Installing the cable clamp. Connect the aerial lead into the TV aerial socket ( LCD TV Coaxial cable 2. -
Page 8: Connecting The Ac Adaptor
Quick start Guide 2. Connecting the AC Adaptor Connect the mains lead to the AC Adaptor. Connect the AC Adaptor DC plug to the DC IN socket. Plug into household mains socket. • Be sure to use the power cord and AC adaptor included in the accessories. -
Page 9: Basic Controls
Basic controls Front panel controls and Remote control TV ON / Stand-by TV/AV mode Selection (see page 10) Aspect (see page 27) Volume Up ( ), Down ( )/ Programme Number Up ( ), Down ( ) Press function button first. (see page 11) The TV turns on if you press either of these buttons when in standby mode. - Page 10 Basic controls Direct Programme Number Selection (CH SELECT = POSITION) You can select the numbers directly by pressing “Number 0-9” button and the two digit Numbers by pressing “Two Digit” and “Programme Number” buttons. Programme Number 8 ..Programme Number 12..Direct Programme Number Selection (CH SELECT = DIRECT) You can select the number directly by...
- Page 11 Basic controls Status button Press to display programme position, programme name, channel number, time, MPX mode, ASPECT mode and programme table. Used to store tuning and other function settings. EJECT AUDIO Function selection Displays the on screen display functions, SUBTITLE press repeatedly to select from the available functions.
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Page 12: Using The On Screen Displays
Using the On Screen Displays 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. The PICTURE, SOUND and SET UP buttons are used to open the main menus. -
Page 13: Picture Menu
Picture menu PICTURE PICTURE Press SOUND Move to chosen menu option by using SET UP TV/AV Adjust chosen option or access chosen menu by using TV/ TEXT F.P. INDEX HOLD ASPECT TV/AV Press at any time to go back to watching TV. TV/ DVD Backlight, Contrast, Brightness, Colour, Sharpness, Tint Picture menu... - Page 14 Picture menu Comb filter Reduces colour noise. Picture menu Backlight Contrast Not displayed during RGB Video input, Brightness S-Video input mode and DVD/CD mode. Colour Sharpness Colour balance Normal Comb filter Dynamic Mode Picture menu A u t o m a t i c a l l y a n a l y s e s t h e i n c o m i n g Backlight picture and processes it to give improved Contrast...
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Page 15: Sound Menu
Sound menu SOUND Press PICTURE Move to chosen menu option by using SOUND SET UP Adjust chosen option or access chosen menu by using TV/AV TV/AV Press at any time to go back to watching TV. TV/ TEXT F.P. INDEX HOLD ASPECT Some features are only available with the Ambience feature switched off. - Page 16 Sound menu Sound menu Sound quality can be improved when Mode Volume watching music or speech by selecting the Bass appropriate Music or Speech mode. Treble Balance Press to select Mode. Headphone volume No service Mode Music Music Music Speech Ambience Sound menu Ambience...
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Page 17: Setup Menu
Setup menu SET UP Press PICTURE SOUND Move to chosen menu option by using SET UP TV/AV Adjust chosen option or access chosen menu by using TV/AV Press at any time to go back to watching TV. TV/ TEXT F.P. INDEX HOLD ASPECT... -
Page 18: Tuning Menu-Overview
Tuning menu-Overview SET UP Press PICTURE Move to the Tuning menu option by using SOUND SET UP TV/AV Access Tuning menu by using Move to chosen menu option by using TV/ TEXT F.P. INDEX HOLD ASPECT Adjust chosen option or access chosen menu by using TV/AV Press at any time to go back to watching TV. -
Page 19: Programme Edit
Tuning menu Programme edit Use this setting when changing setting of receiving channels or changing the channel display. Turn the TV and sellect the broadcast channel. Follow the steps below to display the Programme edit screen. Selecting the Programme edit on the Tuning menu. SET UP Press PICTURE... -
Page 20: Moving A Programme Channel
Tuning menu Adding / deleting a programme channel Change programme Select Return option TV/AV Make sure the cursor is in the Prog. column. E x i t 'STR' Button Stare Programme edit Prog. Chan. Name Lock Press the green button to add a programme channel Red Green Yellow Blue CH41 to the programme position. -
Page 21: Tuning Menu
Tuning menu Renaming a programme channel Change character Select Return option Move to the Name column. TV/AV E x i t 'STR' Button Stare Programme edit Prog. Chan. Name Lock Choose the new character. The box at the CH41 bottom of the screen shows the character CH44 currently selected. -
Page 22: Auto Setup
Tuning menu Auto setup Auto set up automatically retunes your TV. This feature is useful if, for example, you move house. SET UP Press PICTURE SOUND Move to the Tuning menu option by using SET UP TV/AV TV/ TEXT F.P. INDEX HOLD Access Tuning menu by using... -
Page 23: 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 the TV on and select the broadcast channel. Follow the step on the previos page to disply the Tuning menu screen. (From the On screen Display menu) It is possible to retune an individual programme position: SET UP... -
Page 24: 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. SET UP Press PICTURE SOUND Move to the Tuning menu option by using... -
Page 25: Colour System Selection
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. Proceed to the tuning menu. PICTURE Select the Colour system by SOUND Press to produce the optimume image by using SET UP TV/AV... -
Page 26: Volume Correction
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: Aspect Controls
Panasonic Auto, 4:3, Zoom and 16:9. Notes: • If you leave Aspect set to Panasonic Auto, the TV determines the best ratio for each programme viewed.In order not to disrupt your viewing, no mode information is displayed while this is happening.Simply press the ASPECT button to display mode information in the top left of the screen. - Page 28 Aspect Controls 4:3 will display a 4:3 picture at its standard 4:3 size without any stretching. Black 4 : 3 stripes will be visible down the left and right sides of the picture. 4 : 3 Zoom Zoom mode magnifies the central section of the picture.
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Page 29: Tuning Your Vcr And Satellite Receiver
Tuning your VCR and satellite receiver Your new TV has a programme position ‘0’ to receive RF signals from your VCR, although a Scart connection is preferable if the VCR is so equipped (see page 6 or 33 for suitable inputs to the Scart socket on this TV). If your VCR is tuned to a different RF channel, you will not receive any picture or sound. -
Page 30: Advanced Remote Control Operation
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. PICTURE • Pressing the Picture button while in Teletext operation will display the backlight and SOUND contrast function with a white or cyan bar. - Page 31 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 Red Green Yellow Blue In List mode the four page numbers can be altered (programme positions 1 - 25 only). To do this, press one of the four coloured buttons and enter the new page number.
- Page 32 Advanced Remote Control Operation Sub Coded Page Access SET UP Blue 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. It is possible to enter your required sub page and continue watching the normal programme until the correct sub page is found.
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Page 33: Connections
Connections How to connect the input terminals Connect VCRs and other peripheral equipment Connect the S-VIDEO or VIDEO Terminal. S-VIDEO cable VIDEO AUDIO 21-pin SCART cable (Not Supplied) ANTENNA (Not Supplied) Antenna Input S-Video Audio Video terminal Antenna Lead TV Scart socket Satellite Receiver (Super-VHS VCR) -
Page 34: How To Connect The Dvd Out Terminals
Connections How to connect the DVD OUT Terminals (TV) S-Video Audio INPUT How to connect the DVD Audio (Optical) out Terminals The AUDIO OUT terminal provides a fixed level output only. (The menu settings and remote control volume controls have no effect.) Optical digital cable (Optional) Optical input... -
Page 35: Dvd/Cd Operation Guide
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Page 36: Dvd Features
DVD Features High picture quality • 10 bit video D/A converter Reproduces fine images faithfully. • An array of picture quality modes yielded by digital processing Signal deterioration is kept to minimum by processing the data digitally. This feature can be used to tailor picture quality for DVD playback. High sound quality •... -
Page 37: Enjoying Digital Audio Output From The Digital Audio Output Connector
DVD Features Enjoying digital audio output from the digital audio output connector Optical digital audio output connector Disc Sound recording format Optical digital audio output from connector Dolby Digital Dolby Digital bitstream (1–5.1ch) or PCM (2ch) (48 kHz/16 bit)* Linear PCM (48/96 kHz 16/20/24 bit) Linear PCM (2ch) (48 kHz sampling/16, 20, 24 bit) * DTS bitstream (1–5.1ch)* MPEG AUDIO... -
Page 38: Location Of Controls For Dvd Operation
Location of Controls for DVD Operation Turns the power ON and Displays disc information OFF when the power on and settings when pressed the TV is ON. during play. (See pages 44 to 51.) Audio information (See page 51.) Displays the menu for discs with several titles EJECT recorded. -
Page 39: Functions Of Front Operation Panel
Functions of front operation panel AC Adaptor connection : Orange Stand-by : Red Power ON : No colour. (No lit) (See page 8.) Disc slot (Slot in loading). (See page 40.) Plays DVD/CD discs. (See page 40.) Pauses or stops play of DVD/CD discs. -
Page 40: Basic Play
Basic play Before enjoying DVD/Video CD/CD EJECT The On-Screen menu language of your player has been factory preset to English. AUDIO You can change the menu language to Original or other. Refer to “Selecting On-Screen Display menu language” on page 56. SUBTITLE In the explanations given below it is assumed that English has been ENTER... -
Page 41: Stopping Play
Basic play When the menu continues onto another screen After step 4 on page 40, press SKIP ( • To return to the previous menu screen Press SKIP ( • SKIP ( ) may not always work. For operation, refer also to the jacket of the disc concerned. Stopping play and returning to the menu screen Press DVD MENU or TOP MENU. -
Page 42: Skipping Chapters Or Tracks
Basic play Skipping chapters or tracks Press SKIP ( ) during play. EJECT With the remote control On the TV SET SKIP AUDIO SUBTITLE Reverse Forward Reverse Forward ENTER For your reference: ANGLE • RETURN A chapter (DVD) or a track (Video CD/CD) is skipped each time the button SET UP is pressed. -
Page 43: Frame Advance (Frame Reverse) [Dvd/Video Cd]
Basic play Frame advance Using a TOP MENU [DVD] (Frame reverse) [ DVD/Video CD ] Some movie discs may have two or more titles. If the disc has a title menu recorded on it, pressing TOP Press PAUSE button. MENU shows the title menu screen. (The details of operation depend on the disc used.) Press SELECT ( ) in the still picture mode. -
Page 44: Random Play [Cd]
Basic play Random play [ CD ] EJECT There are two ways to start random play. AUDIO Using PLAY MODE button SUBTITLE Press PLAY MODE button in the stop mode. ENTER The programme Random play screen appears ANGLE on the screen. RETURN SET UP REPEATMODE... -
Page 45: Repeat Play
Basic play Repeat play Press REPEAT MODE during play. Each time this button is pressed, the TV monitor changes as shown below and the disc will repeat a chapter, a title (DVD) or a track (Video CD/CD) • DVD • Video CD / CD Normal play Normal play Repeat of chapter... -
Page 46: Changing Audio Soundtrack Language [Dvd]
Changing audio soundtrack language [ DVD ] It is possible to change the audio soundtrack language to a different language from the one selected at the initial settings if available. (See page 53.) EJECT This operation works only with discs on which multiple audio soundtrack languages are recorded. -
Page 47: Changing Subtitle Language [Dvd]
Changing subtitle language [ DVD ] It is possible to change the subtitle language to a different language from the one selected at the initial settings if available. (See page 53.) This operation works only with discs on which multiple subtitle languages are recorded. There are two ways to change subtitle language. -
Page 48: General Information About Gui Screens
General information about GUI screens This player features GUI (Graphical User Interface) screens providing EJECT various functions. A “banner” will be displayed on the TV when DISPLAY button on the remote control is pressed. Operating the AUDIO SELECT/ENTER button on the remote control will show disc information (title/chapter/track number, elapsed playing time, audio/ SUBTITLE subtitle language, and angle) and player information (repeat play, A-... - Page 49 General information about GUI screens Screen for disc information (For DVD) Title No. Change the title No. with the SELECT ( ) button or the numeric buttons and press ENTER. Change the chapter No. with the SELECT ( ) button or the numeric buttons and press ENTER. Chapter No.
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Page 50: Screen For Disc Information (For Dvd)
General information about GUI screens Screen for disc information (For Video CD/CD) Track No. Change the Track No. with the SELECT ( ) button or the numeric buttons and press ENTER. Display is changed with the SELECT ( ) button. Elapsed playing time Remaining time of the track Remaining time of the disc... -
Page 51: Gui Screen Reference Chart
GUI screen reference chart Disc information screen Title no. (DVD) When you select a no. and press [ENTER], playback of that title/track 02 12 Track no. (CD, video CD) begins. (Selection can also be made using the numerical buttons) Chapter no. When you select a no. -
Page 52: Initial Settings
Initial settings Once the intial settings have been completed, the player can always be operated under the same conditions(especially DVDs). The settings will be retained in the memory, until the settings are changed, even after switching to standby mode. Common procedures Press DVD SETUP to display menu screen during stop mode. - Page 53 Initial settings Selecting SUBTITLE language [DVD] Press the SELECT ( ) button to select SUBTITLE and press ENTER button. AUTOMATIC: Subtitle language will automatically be selected in accordance with the audio soundtrack language. (Factory preset) •If the language selected for the “AUDIO” is actually used during playback, the subtitles will SETUP SUBTITLE...
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Page 54: Change The Password
Initial settings I Selecting RATINGS [DVD] This feature is used to disable the playing of some DVDs which are unsuitable for some audiences, for example, children. • Some DVDs are encoded with a specific rating level. If the rating level of the disc is higher than that preset in the initial settings operation, playback of the disc will be prohibited. -
Page 55: Picture Menu
Initial settings PICTURE MENU I Setting TV screen aspect Select the aspect, conventional size screen (4:3) or wide screen (16:9), when connecting to your TV set. Press the SELECT ( ) button to select the PICTURE menu and press ENTER button. SETUP SETUP SETUP... -
Page 56: Display Menu
Initial settings DISPLAY MENU I Setting on screen DISPLAY Press the SELECT ( ) button to select DISPLAY menu . Press the SELECT ( ) button to select each item and press ENTER button. You can chage the language used for the onscreen display menu SETUP SETUP ENGLISH:... -
Page 57: Initial Setting Condition Of Dvd Set Up Menu
Initial settings I Setting SOUND [DVD] Press the SELECT ( ) button to select SOUND menu . Press the SELECT ( ) button to select each item and press ENTER button. Previous page Setting for dynamic range control SETUP SETUP DYNAMIC RANGE This is for selecting the DVD dynamic range (difference COMPRESSION... -
Page 58: Language Code List
Language code list Enter the appropriate code number for “AUDIO”, “SUBTITLE” and/or “MENUS”. (See pages 53, 54) Code Language Language Code Language Code Language Code Lingala Slovak 6565 Afar 7079 Faroese 7678 8375 6566 7082 7679 Laotian 8376 Slovenian Abkhazian French 6570 7684... -
Page 59: How Images Appear On Your Tv (Aspect Ratios Of The Screen)
How images appear on your TV (aspect ratios of the screen) The Images on the TV screen depend on the type of software and the TV set. Type of TV set ( ASPECT mode ) Type of software 16:9 ( “FULL” mode ) 16:9 ( “ZOOM”... -
Page 60: Troubleshooting
If there is a problem with your LCD TV 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 the TV). - Page 61 Troubleshooting For DVD operation Symptoms Cause and remedy Page • When the playback button is Is there any condensation? (Let sit for 2–3 hours.) • pressed, playback does not Have you inserted a disc other than a DVD, video CD or music CD? –...
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Page 62: Disc Handling
Disc handling Handling precautions • Hold the disc by the edges so the surface will not be soiled with fingerprints. Fingerprints, dirt and scratches can cause skipping and distortion.( ): • Do not write on the label side. • Do not use record cleaning sprays, benzine, thinner, static electricity prevention liquids or any other solvent. -
Page 63: Specifications
Specifications Power Source AC 100-240 V, 50/60 Hz Connection terminals Power Consumption Average use : 52 W 21 Pin socket (Audio/Video in, Stand-by condition: 3.0 W Audio/Video Out RGB in) TV set: DC 15 V 3.6 A MAX. VIDEO RCA PIN Type 385mm S-Video Mini DIN 4-pin Audio L/R PIN Type ×... - Page 64 Warranty Service purposes. Model Number TX-15LV1F Serial Number Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. Web Site http://www.panasonic.co.jp/global/ Printed in Japan MBS0902-1092...