Panasonic TX15TA1C Owner's manual

TX-15TA1C

TQBE0428

Please read these instructions before operating your set and retain

them for future reference.

Multi-Media Terminal: LCD-Monitor with Tuner

Operating Instructions

2

WELCOME

Dear Panasonic Customer

welcome to the Panasonic family of customers. We hope that you will have many years of enjoyment from your

new colour television set. Technically your set is more advanced than the previous models, however the “Quick

Start-Up Guide” will help you operate your set easily. Later you may read this manual and use it for further

reference.

WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS

• This Multi Media Terminal set is designed to be connected to an AC 100-240V, 50/60Hz power source.

• To avoid damage that may result in an electric shock or fire do not expose the unit to rain or excessive

moisture.

• WARNING: HIGH VOLTAGE!!!

Do not remove the rear cover as live parts and high-voltage components are accessible. No components

need any technical maintenance by the user.

• The power switch does not totally disconnect the set from the power source. If you are not going to use the

unit for an extended period, unplug the power plug from the socket.

• CLEANING THE UNIT AND SCREEN

Unplug the power plug from the socket. To clean the unit and the screen use a soft cloth slightly soaked in a

soap solution. Do not use solutions containing benzene or other petroleum products. The unit may generate

stoic electricity, so be careful when touching the screen.

• Do not expose he unit to direct sunlight or other sources of direct heat.

• Adequate ventilation is essential to prevent failure of electrical components; we recommend that a gap of at

least 5 cm is left around the unit even when it is placed inside a cabinet or between shelves.

• WASTE DISPOSAL

The used packaging and batteries should be disposed of in special containers intended for this purpose.

CE CONFORMITY

This device complies with the requirements of EEC directive 89 / 336 / EEC as amended by 92

/ 31 EEC and 93 / 68 / EEC Art, 5 with regard to ‘‘Electromagnetic compatibility”, and of 73 / 23 /

EEC as amended by 93 / 68 / EEC Art. 13 with regard to ‘‘safety’’

#1 :Satisfies standards with no problems in performance and reliability.

#2 :Effects may appear temporarily on the screen but there will be no problem in reliability.

#3 :There is fear of the product breaking down.

#4 :If a signal cable other than that specified is used, it may be the cause of electromagnetic interference to

peripheral devices.

To assure continued CE compliance, the user must use the provided 1.5 m shielded video signal cable with

bonded ferrite cores at both ends of the cable.

Handle correctly in accordance with the instruction manual.

EMI: Electromagnetic Interference ESD: Electrostatic Discharge

RF : Radio Frequency F/B : Fast Transient / Burst

Required item

EMI

ESD

RADIATED RF

TRANSIENT F/B

LINE HARMONICS

RemarksRelative to Standard Value Relative to those Exceeding Standard Value

NOTE:

●

For aesthetic reasons, it is recommended not to use the primary color blue on a dark background, this would

result in poor discernibility, eye strain and insufficient character contrast.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

●

Please read all of these instruction carefully.

●

Please keep this users manual for later use.

●

Please disconnect this equipment from AC socket-outlet before cleaning. Don‘t use liquid or aprayed

detergent for cleaning. Use moisture sheet or cloth for cleaning.

●

For pluggable equipment, the socket-outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily

accessible.

●

Please keep this equipment from humidity.

●

Lay this equipment on a reliable surface when install. A drop or fall could cause injury.

●

The openings on the enclosure are for air convection hence protect the equipment from overheating.

Do Not COVER THE OPENING.

●

Make sure the voltage of the power source when connect the equipment to the power outlet.

● Place the power cord such a way that people can not step on it. Do not place anything over the power

cord.

● All cautions an d warnings on the equipment should be noted.

●

If the equipment is not used for long time, disconnect the equipment from socket-outlet to avoid being

damaged by transient overvoltage.

●

Never pour any liquid into openings, this could cause fire or electric shock.

●

Never open the equipment. For safety reason, the equipment should only be opened by qualified service

personnel.

●

If one of the following situations arises, get the equipment checked by a service personnel:

a. The

power cord or power plug is damaged.

b. Liquid has penetrated into the equipment.

c. The equipment has been exposed to moisture.

d. The equipment does not work well or you can not get it work according to users manual.

e. The equipment has dropped and damaged.

f. The equipment has obvious sign of breakage.

●

The sound pressure level at the operator position according to DIN 45 635 part 1000 is equal or less than

70 dB(A).

●

The equipment can be operated at an ambient temperatures of 35˚C maximum.

●

CAUTION: Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.

Replace only with the same or equipment type. Recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used

batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

● Quick Start 9

● Main Controls 11

● Main Menu Flow Chart 13

● On-Screen Menu Indications 13

● Main menu 14

● Sound menu 15

● Setup menu 16

Tuning menu 17

Tuning -Automatic Tuning Process (ATP) 18

Tuning-Manual Tuning 19

Swap-Programme swapping 21

On-Screen Display Language 21

● AV selection - AV Mode 22

● Mute 22

● Teletext Functions 23

● Autosort 25

●

Extend audio/ video connections

26

● Connecting a computer 30

● Names of parts and functions 31

● TV-AV or PC operation 33

● Direct control 33

● Flow chart of PC mode menu 34

● Picture menu 36

● Display menu 38

● Sound menu 40

● System menu 41

● On-screen functions 43

● Power management functions 43

● Preset mode 44

Security port 45

Care 45

Trouble shooting 46

Specifications 50

Pin assignment 51

21-pin SCART AV port 51

15-pin Mini-D-Sub connector 51

User information

Accessories 5

Preparing the remote control unit 6

Installing the stand 7

Connecting the monitor and Tuner 8

LC-display operation 29

● VGA is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation (USA).

●

Apple and Macintosh are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. (USA and other countries).

● Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation (USA).

● VESA is a registered trademark of the Video Electronics Standards Association.

● DPMS and DDC are trademarks of the Video Electronics Standards Association.

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ACCESSORIES

Remote control unit (including 1

battery)

Tuner stand

Cable cover... 1 piece

Signal cable... 1 cable

(Mini-D-Sub -- Mini-D-Sub)

Audio cable... 1 cable

(3.5 mm stereo mini plug)

TX-15TA1C

TQBE0428

Diese Anleitung ist vor Inbetriebnahme des Flüssigkristallmonitor für AV und PC sorgfältig zu lesen

und für zukünftige Informationssuche aufzubewahren

Flüssigkristallmonitor für AV und PC

Bedienungsanleitung

Disk with installation file for

Windows 95/98... 1 disk

Operating Instructions (this

manual)... 1 manual

Power adapter and power cable...

1 set

(Part number: N0JZHK000003)

● The disk with the installation (INF) file is intended for Windows 95/98. It is not compatible with Windows

NT and Mac OS.

● For details, please refer to file “Readme_eng.txt” on the disk. This read me-file contains important

information. Please read the file and follow the instructions.

● This unit conforms to VESA DDC. To use the plug & play function, your computer and graphics card

must also conform to this standard.

For details, please refer to the instruction manuals of the computer and graphics card used.

Notes:

Make sure all accessories and other parts shown on this page are included.

Connecting cable... 1 cable

Television guarantee... 1 copy

(Part number: N2QAGC000011)

(

Part number :TBLB3053-1

)

(

Part number :TKXA11102

)

(Part number: K1HA26DC0001)

(Part number: K1HA30DA0004)

(Part number: TSXF 149)

(Part number: N2CQ2CA000003)

(Part number: TQBE0428)

(Part number: TQDC18002-1)

(Part number: TNQX013-4)

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PREPARING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT

Also refer to the label ‘‘Replacing the battery’’ on the back of the remote control unit.

Note:

Replace the tray and slide back the latch until it snaps in place.

Remove battery as shown below. Install the battery in the battery

tray. (Confirm that the positive pole marked “+” is facing up. )

Draw out the battery tray by sliding latch and pulling in the

direction of as show below.

1

3

Pull out the battery holder

Reinsert the battery holder

2

Replace the battery

If the remote control unit only works when held very close to the reception sensor, the battery is probably

exhausted.

In this case, please replace the battery with a new one.

“Replacing batteries” label

● Do not drop the remote control unit, subject it to hard shock or step on it (this might cause

breakage of parts and malfunction).

● Make sure there are no obstacles between the remote control unit and the remote-control

reception sensor on the monitor.

● Do not use the remote control unit at the same time as a remote control unit for other

devices.

● Replace the battery if the remote control unit no longer functions even when used close to

the monitor. For details, please refer to the label “Replacing the battery” on the back of the

remote control unit and to the instructions below.

Remove the insulation sheet

The lithium battery is included in the remote

control at the time of delivery.

Remove the insulation sheet to operate the

remove control.

Back of the Remote Control

the insulation sheet

Replacing the battery

Battery

(CR2025)

Rear

Precautions:

Rear

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INSTALLING THE STAND

Do not use the stand for any other devices than the Tuner.

Do not place any other devices than the monitor on the Tuner.

Place the unit on a stable surface.

Place the Tuner stand so that the

arrow is positioned in front (see

illustration below).

1

2

Securely slide the Tuner into the stand.

3

Placing the monitor on the Tuner

Upright positioning of the Tuner

(Please use the supplied stand for the Tuner.)

Precaution:

Align the mark on the bottom of the Tuner

with the mark on the Tuner stand.

8

CONNECTING THE MONITOR AND TUNER

Connect the signal output (SIGNAL OUT) socket on the rear panel of the Tuner to the

signal input (SIGNAL IN) socket on the monitor using the connecting cable.

The connecting cable and the signal inputs and outputs on the monitor and on the rear panel of

the Tuner are specifically designed for this product. Do not connect any other devices or cables.

Connect the cable before connecting the power adapter. If you need to disconnect the cable,

first disconnect the power adapter.

After connecting the cables, please attach the cable cover to the rear of the monitor in order to

protect the cables.

Insert the three tabs on the upper side

of the cable cover into the holes of the

connection section on the rear of the

monitor.

1

Slide the two sides of the lower part of

the cable cover into position until they

audibly click into place.

2

Remove the cable cover by pulling it downward in the middle of the lower section.

Removing the cable cover

Attaching the cable cover

Please make sure that the cable cover does not trap any of the cables.

Connecting the monitor and Tuner

Precaution:

9

QUICK START

For TV reception, an antenna must be properly connected to this unit

using a suitable cable.

OR

SCART

2

1

3

PC

AV

Connect the power cord to the power adapter. Then connect

the DC plug to the Tuner and the power plug to the power

outlet.

Turn the unit ON by pressing the power switch.

1

2

3

10

Automatic tuning will turn on, your transmitting stations

will be found, saved in memory, and organized.

(see page 25).

Press button “F” if you want to stop;

Press button “N” if you want to cancel the ATP

sequence.

Select your language.

4

Press the TV/AV button.

Select your country.

Press the TV/AV button.

5

Channel selection

Volume adjustment

QUICK START continued

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MAIN CONTROLS

● Remote Control Unit

TV·AV/PC button

For switching between TV·AV

mode and PC mode. The

mode changes each time the

key is pressed.

Two-digit (10 to 99) programme

number selection.

Adjusts the selected functions. If

the required function has not been

selected, adjusts the volume.

Teletext operation buttons

(See page 24).

Selects functions. Press to

select menu on the screen

(see p. 13).

Sound mute

On screen button

– programme position;

– channel number;

– time:

– sound (stereo/mono/M1/M2)

– teletext station name.

Stand-by switch (On/Off)

To switch the unit on/off for TV/

AV and PC operation (Stand-

by).

Channel number up and down,

menu line selection, Teletext

page selection.

Recalls the levels selected

with the STR button (on the

unit front panel).

Cancels the menu indication

on the screen.

Channel direct-selection: Press and

select the channel on the numbered

buttons.

If you want to select a channel in the

HYPERBAND (cable TV) with the

direct channel selection button, Press

the direct selection button, then

programme up and down button (“C”

and “–/– –”) and select the number

with the numbered buttons.

TV/AV mode selection (see

page 22).

This button is used to save and

confirm the screen menu

indications.

Numbered buttons to:

– change programmes;

– directly select channels;

– teletext page selection

(see page 24).

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F (selection of function)

Function are displayed on the screen, another press will

select accessible functions such as volume, contrast,

brightness, colour, sharpness, tint (NTSC only), bass,

treble, stereo sound balance, and setup mode.

TV·AV/PC button

This button switches between

TV.AV mode and PC mode. The

mode changes every time the

button is pressed.

Saving of the tuning modes and

other function adjustments (STR).

TV/AV mode selection (see page 22).

This button is used to save and confirm

the screen menu indications.

Power indicator

Remote control signal

sencor

Main power supply

Standby for remote-control mode

Normal operation

DPMS (standby)

TV·AV

Black (Off)

Yellow

Black (Off)

PC

Black (Off)

Yellow

Green

LED color

Yellow

_

Power switch On/Off

PC switch

TUNER switch

MAIN CONTROLS continued

Programme number up and down

(pre-saved). If the selected function

has been displayed on the screen,

increase or decrease the level of the

selected function by pressing the

button.

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ON-SCREEN MENU INDICATIONS

Menu headline

Menu line

Parameter indications

Buttons to be used to move across

the menu and to select parameters.

Your television set is equipped with a comprehensive menu system to be used for tuning and selection of parameters.

Some parameters such as Contrast, Brightness, Colour, and Sharpness, may be increased or decreased at your wish.

Selected lines allow to select certain functions such as Off Timer.

Other selected lines such as Setup menu allow you to go to another menu.

By pressing button “F” you either enter the on-screen indications menu or go back to another menu.

By pressing button "N" you close either the on-screen menu or the selected parameter.

Button ‘‘TV/AV’’ is normally used to confirm the selection.

Selected line

Instructions

Press button “F” to enter

the menu.

Main Menu

Contrast

Brightness

Colour

Sharpness

off timer

Sound Menu

Setup Menu

Sound Menu

Volume

Bass

Treble

Balance

MPX (TV only)

Mode

AI

Setup

Text Language

Aspect

Colour System (AV only)

Tuning Menu

OSD Language

Tuning Menu

ATP

Manual tuning

Fine tuning

Swap

Volume correc.

Child Lock

MAIN MENU FLOW CHART

Off/15/30/45/60/75/90

Stereo/Mono/M1/M2

Music/ Speech

Off/On

West/East

Auto (AV)/4:3/16:9

AUTO/PAL/NTSC/M.NTSC

Auto setup

warning

OSD Language

Deutsch

English

Français

Italiano

ELLHNIKA

Español

Norsk

Dansk

Svensk

Nederlands

Suomi

Türkçe

Português

Press button "N" to level

the menu.

Auto setup

warning

Manual tuning

Swap

Off/On

Country

Deutschland

Österreich

France

Italia

Nederlands

Español

Belgien

Schweiz

EU.

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MAIN MENU

This section shows among others how to adjust the picture quality

The level of contrast, brightness, colour

and sharpness may be adjusted so as

to meet the requirements of your sight.

You may go back to the level set by the

manufacturer at any time by pressing

button “N”.

Press button “N” to leave the menu.

Press button “F”.

Select the required parameter.

Increase or decrease the level.

Contrast

Off timer

Sound menu

Setup menu

Brightness

Colour

Sharpness

Tint

Switches off your teltvision at the time

you set from 0 to 90 minutes with 15-

mnute intervals.

The line “Tint” will appear as a menu

line only when a NTSC signal is

connected to the unit via the AV input

thus allowing the tints to be adjusted

The Setup menu provides access

you to various advanced features and

also to the Tuning menu.

The Audio Settings menu provides

access to audio control functions.

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Parameter Volume adjusts the level of

the input sound.

Parameter Bass adjusts lower

frequencies to enhance or diminish them.

Parameter Treble adjusts higher

frequencies to enhance or diminish them.

Balance adjusts the sound level

between the left and right speakers. The

sound may be adjusted to the viewers

satisfaction.

Leave the menu by press button “N”.

Press button “F”.

Select Sound menu.

Enter Sound menu.

Volume

Bass

Treble

SOUND MENU

This section shows how to adjust the sound as you wish.

The sound quality may be changed by

selecting the Music or Speech modes.

Select the required parameter.

Adjust the level and confirm the selection.

Balance

MPX is set in position “Stereo” (in case of

stereo transmission ) thus ensuring the

best sound reproduction. However if

transmission deteriorates you are

recommended to switch over to “Mono”.

Mono (M1) and (M2) may also be selected

if a bilingual transmission is broadcast by

the station. The signal is adjusted

automatically.

The AI-device automatically analyses

the incoming sound signal to muffle the

noise and get the best sound.

MPX

Mode

AI

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Leave the menu by pressing button “N”.

Press button “F”.

Select Setup menu.

Enter Setup menu.

This section gives access to other functions and the Setup menu.

Provides access to many functions in-

cluding the ATP function, the tuning and

volume tuning. See page 17

Select the required parameter.

Adjust the parameter.

Allows selection of the language to be

used in all the menus.

Tuning Menu

SETUP MENU

Switches between western and

eastern character set in Teletext.

Text Language

The Aspect function will allow you to

view wide-screen programs with the

correct side dimensions (16:9).

Aspect

OSD Language

Selects the colour decoding system for

the programme.

Colour System

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Provides the automatic pre-tuning of the

television. See page 18.

Leave the menu pressing by “N”.

Press button “F”.

Select Setup menu.

Enter Setup menu.

ATP

Search

Fine-Tuning

Select Tuning menu.

Enter Tuning Menu.

Swap

Volume Correction

This menu provides access to the manual and automatic tuning menu.

TV-MEMORY MENU

Allows manual tuning of the selected

channels. See page 19.

Enter the required parameter.

Swaps the programmes as you prefer.

See page 21.

The broadcasting stations may be finely

tuned to with the Fine tuning function.

Allows the volume to be set for different

broadcasting stations with different

sound levels.

Locks the programme position against

undesirable intrusion.

Child Lock

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Press button “F”.

Select Setup menu.

Enter Setup menu.

Select Tuning Menu.

Enter Tuning Menu.

Automatic tuning will allow you to tune your television automatically to the local broadcasting stations.

TUNING MENU – AUTOMATIC TUNING PROCESS (ATP)

Select your country.

Press to start the automatic tuning process

(ATP).

The television will find , tune into and sort the

local broadcasting station.

As soon as this operation is completed

programme position 1 will be displayed on the

screen.

Select ATP.

Select Access.

Press to start.

Press button “F” to interrupt and “N” to finish

the ATP sequence.

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Press button “F”.

Select Setup menu.

Enter Setup menu.

Select Tuning Menu.

Enter Tuning Menu.

Start tuning.

Select Manual tuning.

Enter Manual tuning.

Select the program position you need.

TUNING – MANUAL TUNING

The programme positions may be tuned manually either with the on-screen menu or with the

buttons on the front panel.

Leave the menu by pressing button “N”.

When the required programme is found

save it by pressing either button “TV/AV”

or STR (on the front panel of the Tuner).

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Keep pressing button “F” until “Manual tuning” is displayed.

Manual Tuning

If you know the channel numbers of your broadcasting stations, you may use direct channel selection by

using button “C” on the remote control unit to save the channels quickly:

- enter Manual menu;

- pre-set the programme number;

- Press button “C”.

- set the channel number with the numbered buttons;

- save with button “AV/TV”.

- leave the menu by pressing button “N”.

If you want to use direct channel selection in the “Hyperband” (cable TV), press the direct channel selection

button and programme position button (“C” and “-/--”) one after the other and set the number with the

numbered buttons. “CH– –” will first appear in the left top corner of the screen, and then “H:– –”. For

saving see above.

Note:

TUNER (front panel)

By pressing button “-” or “+” enter “Manual tuning”.

By pressing buttons “-” or “+” change the programme position to start the

search or change the TV system.

By pressing button “TV/AV” move between “TV System”, ”Prog” or

“Search”.

When the required station is found press button “STR” to save the

changes.

To tune in to other programmes, repeat the above procedure or finish the

tuning by pressing button “F”.

TUNING – MANUAL TUNING continued

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