Panasonic PV-M2044, Operating Instructions Manual

Page 1: ...asonic I i m__rr _nlr Color Television Operating Instructions Read these instructions completely before operating this set Contents subject to change without notice or obligation Printed n U S A TQE2A0821 ...

Page 2: ...urfaces may cause the appliance and cart combination to overturn 7 Slots and openings in the cabinet and the back or bottom are provided for ventilation and to insure reliable operation of the television receiver and to protect it from overheating These openings must not be blocked or covered The openings should never be blocked by placing the television receiver on a bed sofa rug or other similar...

Page 3: ...ified service personnel 19 Whenreplacement partsarerequired besuretheservice technician hasusedreplacement partsspecified bythe manufacturer thathave thesame characteristics astheoriginal part Unauthorized substitutions may resultinfire electric shock orotherhazards 20 Upon completion ofanyservice orrepairs tothistelevision receiver asktheservice technician toperform routine safety checks todeterm...

Page 4: ...uick Reference Control Operation 7 Control Operation 8 Power Button 8 Volume Vol Buttons 8 Mute Button 8 Channel Change Features 8 Channel Ch Buttons 8 Keyboard 0 through 9 Buttons 8 VCR Function Buttons 8 TV Video Button 9 Recall Button 9 R Tune Rapid Tune Button 9 Multi Button 9 Main Menu Icons 10 Picture Adjustments 11 Picture Norm 11 Color 11 Tint 11 Brightness 11 Picture 11 Sharpness 11 Video...

Page 5: ...lug CAUTION TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT USE THIS POLARIZED PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADE CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE Polarized Plug Remote Control Battery Installation Replacement Battery Installation Batteries Use two AA batteries 1 Turn the Transmitter face down To remove bottom cover press down on marking and slide cover off in ...

Page 6: ...rmer Not Included Cable Connection For reception of cable channels 01 125 connect the cable supplied by your local cable company Antenna Mode must be set to CABLE Refer to Antenna Mode section Incoming 75 Ohm Cable From Cable Company VHF UHF on Back of Set NOTE Certain cable systems offset some channels to reduce interference or have Premium scrambled channels A cable converter box is required for...

Page 7: ...uts pg 9 POWER MULTI c_ l I 0 _ RECALL1 I I _11 vc v VCR POWER RECORD CHANNEL REW PLAY FF r _ r _ r _ TVNCR STOP PAUSE F 1 ri 1 F n I Remote Control Action Button Press to display Main Menu and access On Screen feature and Adjustment Menus pg 10 Multi Button Programmable to operate up to six Remote Function buttons pg 9 Mute Button Press to mute sound A second press returns sound pg 8 R Tune Rapid...

Page 8: ...I _ 1 I I I D 1 I I Helpful Hints Helpful information will display On Screen momentarily when Receiver is first turned on and when the channel is changed When using keyboard entry for channels 10 11 and 12 in the CABLE mode there is a slight delay before channel change because of the capability of tuning cable channels 100 to 125 If you do not receive channels above 13 confirm the type of signal a...

Page 9: ...TI button simultaneously All previous commands are erased TV POWER MULTI PRESS SIMULTANEOUSLY 4 Press a maximum of 6 Function buttons on the Remote Each button you press is equal to one function If six remote button functions are entered all will register in the MULTI button memory in the sequence entered When less than six remote button functions are entered press the MULTI button to end the prog...

Page 10: ...esired Feature When Menu is Displayed 1 Press the ACTION button to display the Main Menu with Icons 2 Press the CH UP or DOWN and the VOL LEFT or RIGHT buttons to select the desired Icon when the Main Menu is displayed selected Icon will be indicated in Red 3 Press the VOL buttons for left and right movement and the CH buttons for up or down movement 4 To exit the Main Menu first select the EXIT I...

Page 11: ...s the VOL LEFT or RIGHT button to turn Video NR feature ON or OFF 6 Press the ACTION button twice to exit the Picture Adjustment Menu Auto Color This feature automatically optimizes color adjustment to compensate for signal variations 1 Press the ACTION button to display the Main Menu 2 Press the CH DOWN button to select the Picture Icon 3 Press the ACTION button to display the Picture Adjustment ...

Page 12: ...y the Game Guard Menu GAME GUARD I Located On Remote Control Selects or Adjusts Features When Menu is Displayed Selects Desired Feature When Menu is Displayed LOCK CH 3 4 AND VIDEO INPUTS HOW LONG 12 HOURS ENTER CODE SET NO 4 Press the VOL RIGHT button to select the desired hours 12 24 or 48 for Game Guard Lockout to be activated 5 Press the CH DOWN button to select ENTER CODE Then enter a 3 digit...

Page 13: ...h 3 Enter the same 3 digit code previously used in step 5 with Remote Control Keyboard LOCK ACTIVATED ENTER CODE TO CHANGE SETTING Enter Same 3 Digit Code Previously Used GAME GUARD UNLOCKED If 3 Digit Code Is The Same INVALID CODE ENTERED If 3 Digit Code Is Not The Same 13 ...

Page 14: ...the CH DOWN button to select the Timer Icon 3 Press the ACTION button to display the Timer Control Menu TIMERCONTROL I Located On Remote Control Selects Desired Feature When Menu is Displayed SLEEP TIMER NO PROGRAM TIMER ON OFF CHANNEL 3 SET NO Selects or Adjusts Features When Menu is Displayed 4 Press the VOL RIGHT button to select 30 60 or 90 minutes Sleep Timer will be activated 5 Press the ACT...

Page 15: ...ally tune to the chan nel designated in the Timer Program _ I TIMER CONTROL I SLEEP TIMER NO PROGRAM TIMER ON OFF CHANNEL 3 SET NO 4 Press the CH DOWN button to select ON time 5 Press the VOL LEFT or RIGHT button repeatedly to set hours set AM PM accordingly 6 Press the CH DOWN button to select the minutes position 7 Press the VOL LEFT or RIGHT button repeatedly to set minutes 8 Press the CH DOWN ...

Page 16: ...con 3 Press the ACTION button to display the Set Up Menu ACTION Displays and Exits Menus MENU ICON TEXT _TON MUTE NO TIME AM ANTENNA CABLE AUTO PROGRAM NO MANUAL PROGRAM NO _ MODE OFF FIELD 1 Located On Remote Control 4 Press the VOL LEFT or RIGHT button to select ICON with TEXT or ICON only 5 Press the ACTION button twice to exit Set Up Menu Selects or Adjusts Features When Menu is Displayed Sele...

Page 17: ...tures When Menu is Displayed Selects Desired When Menu is Displayed I ICON TEXT _ _N_N MUTE NO SET TIME AM ANTENNA CABLE AUTO PROGRAM NO MANUAL PROGRAM NO MODE OFF FIELD 1 4 Press the CH DOWN button to select CC ON MUTE 5 Press the VOL RIGHT button to select NO OFF CAP C1 or CAP C2 Recommended Set Up 1 Place CC ON MUTE into the CAP C1 Mode 2 Press the CH DOWN button to select CC MODE 3 Press the V...

Page 18: ...ress the ACTION button to display the Set Up Menu Located On Remote Control betects or Adjusts Features When Menu is Displayed Selects Desired Feature When Menu is Displayed MENU ICON TEXT ON MUTE NO SET TIME AM ANTENNA CABLE AUTO PROGRAM NO MANUAL PROGRAM NO MODE OFF FIELD 1 4 Press the CH DOWN button to select SET TIME 5 Press the VOL LEFT or RIGHT button to set hours set AM PM accordingly 6 Pre...

Page 19: ...x channels 01 125 1 Press the ACTION button to display the Main Menu 2 Press the CH DOWN and VOL RIGHT buttons to select the Set Up Icon 3 Press the ACTION button to display the Set Up Menu Located On Remote Control _Selects Desired y___yN_ll _ VOLI J I VOLj _ II _ MeFneatiur isV_ haeynd Selects or Adjusts Features When Menu is Displayed MENU ICON TEXT ON MUTE NO SET TIME AM ANTENNA CABLE AUTO PRO...

Page 20: ...p Menu Located On Remote Control MEN U ICON TEXT ON MUTE NO SET TIME AM ANTENNA CABLE AUTO PROGRAM NO MANUAL PROGRAM NO MODE OFF FIELD 1 5elects or Adjusts Features When Menu is Displayed Selects Desired Feature When Menu is Displayed 4 Press the CH DOWN button to select AUTO PRO GRAM 5 Press the VOL LEFT or RIGHT button to start Auto Programming Channels will automatically advance until all chann...

Page 21: ...elects or Adjusts Features When Menu is Displayed 5 MENU ICON TEXT ON MUTE NO SET TIME AM ANTENNA CABLE AUTO PROGRAM NO MANUAL PROGRAM NO MODE OFF FIELD 1 Press the CH DOWN button to select MANUAL PROGRAM Press the VOL LEFT or RIGHT button to display the Manual Programming Menu I MANUAL PROGRAM I ENTER CHANNEL 3 TO ADD 4 TO DELETE 7 9 Use the CH UP or DOWN button orthe Remote Key board 0 through 9...

Page 22: ...ext mode if large portion of the picture is blanked out 4 Press the CH DOWN button to select CC MODE 5 Press the VOL RIGHT button to select OFF CAP C1 TEXT C1 CAP C2 or TEXT C2 6 Press the CH DOWN button to select the Field position 7 Press the VOL LEFT or RIGHT button to select FIELD 1 or FIELD 2 8 Press the ACTION button twice to exit the Set Up Menu CAPTION OFF Recommended mode when you do not ...

Page 23: ...3 ENTER CAPTION TO MOVE TO SELECT CURSOR CHARACTER Helpful Hints When the maximum amount of station identifiers are entered FULL will be displayed in the characters position 4 Press the VOL LEFT or RIGHT button or use the Remote Control Keyboard to enter channel number you wish to assign a Station Identifier 5 Press the CH DOWN button to select ENTER CAPTION 6 Press the VOL LEFT or RIGHT button to...

Page 24: ...I BALANCE I MODE T _SAPMONO SPEAKER ON Located On Remote Control Selects or Adjusts Features When Menu is Displayed Selects Desired Feature When Menu is Displayed 4 Press the CH UP or DOWN button to select BASS TREBLE or BALANCE 5 Press the VOL LEFT or RIGHT button to adjust for desired audio response 6 Repeat steps 4 and 5 for remaining Audio functions 7 Press the ACTION button twice to exit the ...

Page 25: ...Remote Control _Selects Desirecl ___l__VOLI _ 1 VOL_ II _MeFneatur_isV_ haeyned Selects or Adjusts Features When Menu is Displayed AUDIO NORM NO BASS IIIIIIIIIIIII TREBLE IIIIIIIIIIIII BALANCE I MODE STEREO SAP MONO SPEAKER ON 4 Press the CH UP or DOWN button to select MODE 5 Press the VOL LEFT or RIGHT button to select Stereo SAP Second Audio Programming or Mono The selected mode will be underlin...

Page 26: ...e Audio Icon 3 Press the ACTION button to display the Audio Adjustment Menu Lucated On Remote Control AUDIO NORM NO BASS tttlltlilttii TREBLE Ilttttliitlll BALANCE I MODE STEREO SAP MONO SPEAKER ON _etects or Adjusts Features When Menu is Displayed Selects Desired Feature When Menu is Displayed 4 Press the CH UP or DOWN button to select SPEAKER 5 Press the VOL LEFT or RIGHT button to select Speake...

Page 27: ...he VOL RIGHT button to select the Input Icon Press the ACTION button to display the Input Select Menu _ I INPUTSELECT I TO SELECT TV VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 t_elects or Adjusts Features When Menu is Displayed Selects D_sired Feature When Menu is Displayed 4 Press the CH UP or DOWN button to select TV VIDEO 1 or VIDEO 2 NOTE The Game Guard feature must be deactivated before selecting the desired Video Inpu...

Page 28: ...ethod for VCRs Confirm VCR is plugged in and operating properly then turn OFF Procedure 1 Press and hold the VCR POWER button down on Universal Remote 2 Press VOL RIGHT button repeatedly Checkforthe VCR to turn ON after each press Stop pressing the button when the VCR turns ON The proper infra red code has now been accessed NOTE 1 It may take several attempts before the correct code is found 2 The...

Page 29: ... 09 Tatung 30 Teac 15 30 Teknika 21 Toshiba 05 13 Vector Research 14 16 Video Concepts 14 16 Wards 06 Yamaha 02 14 16 30 Zenith 11 17 Care and Cleaning Picture Tube Turn set off Use a mild soap solution or window cleaner and a clean cloth DO NOT USE ABRASIVE CLEANERS Avoid excessive moisture and wipe dry Plastic Cabinets Wipe the cabinet with a soft cloth dampened with water or a mild detergent so...

Page 30: ... desired listening level 4 Adjust volume of audio amp to match the level of TV 5 Select INT SPEAKERS OFF Mode Refer to the Audio Menu TV Speakers section 6 Audio bass treble balance volume and mute can now be controlled by the TV Remote Control Video Audio Connection VCR or VIDEO DISC 0 o_ S VIDE I v o_o o_ _ I AUDIO OUT e TERMINALS ON BACK OF VCR TERMINALS ON BACK OF RECEIVER S VIDEO 1 _ o o m LR...

Page 31: ...on 1 Connect S Video YC connector to S Video Terminals 2 Make connections to L and R Input 1 Audio jacks 3 Select Video1 mode by pressing the TVNIDEO button or refer to the Input Selection Menu 4 Operate optional equipment VCR VDP as instructed in Optional Equipment manual NOTE You must select the same VIDEO Mode that the equipment is connected to Connection of optional S VIDEO jack automatically ...

Page 32: ...RLY TRY ANOTHER CHANNEL COLOR CONTROL SETTINGS TRY ANOTHER CHANNEL RECEIVER IN VIDEO MODE WITH NO SIGNAL CC CLOSED CAPTION IN TEXT MODE SELECT CAPTION OFF MODE TO ELIMINATE BLACK BOX I Should this unit turn ON momentarily and then turn OFF or fail to operate unplug the AC cord and contact your Authorized I i Servicer for repairs I Rrolonged power interruption causes the following features to reset...