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TX---14B4T/B

TX---14B4T

Operating Instructions

Colour Television

English

Please read these instructions before operating your set and retain them for future reference

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This document is an owner's manual for a Panasonic Colour Television, specifically models TX-14B4T and TX-14B4T/B. It provides comprehensive instructions for operation, setup, and maintenance of the television.

Function Description:

The Panasonic TX-14B4T/B is a colour television designed for home entertainment. It allows users to watch broadcast television channels, connect to external audio/video sources like VCRs and satellite receivers, and utilize teletext services. The television features a menu-driven interface for adjusting picture and sound settings, tuning channels, and accessing various features. An "Owner ID" security feature is included to help trace the TV in case of theft.

Important Technical Specifications:

Power Supply: 220-240V, 50Hz A.C.
Fuse: 5 amp rated (BS1362 approved, ASTA or BSI mark). The plug incorporates a mains filter circuit for Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC).
Remote Control: Uses 2 x R6 (UM3) size batteries.
Connections:
- Aerial Input socket (RF cable)
- RCA Audio/Video socket (front panel)
- Headphones socket (front panel)
- AV Scart sockets (rear panel)
- TV Scart socket (rear panel)
Picture Modes: Auto, 4:3, 16:9 aspect ratios.
Colour Balance: Normal, Warm, Cool.
Teletext: Full teletext functionality including INDEX, HOLD, TIME, REVEAL, and F/T/B.

Usage Features:

Basic Controls:
- Power On/Off switch: Located on the front panel.
- STR (Normalisation store): Used to store tuning and other function settings.
- F (Function select): Displays On Screen Display functions (Volume, Contrast, Brightness, Colour, Sharpness, Tint, Mode).
- +/- buttons: Increase/decrease programme position or selected function value.
- TV/AV switch: Selects TV/AV mode.
- Red light: Standby mode indicator.
Remote Control Unit:
- Standby On/Off switch: Powers the TV on/off.
- Sound mute On/Off: Mutes/unmutes audio.
- TV/AV button: Selects TV/AV mode and confirms On Screen Display options.
- Status button: Displays programme position, channel number, time, and teletext station name.
- Channel number up/down: Navigates menus and selects teletext pages.
- Off timer: Switches off TV after a set time (0-90 minutes in 15-minute intervals).
- Numeric keys (0-9): Change programmes, directly select channels, teletext pages.
- Direct channel access key: For selecting channels on HYPERBAND (cable TV).
- Two-digit programme number selection: For channels 10-99.
- Teletext keys: INDEX, HOLD, TIME, REVEAL, F/T/B.
- VCR keys: REC, PROGRAMME A, PROGRAMME V.
On Screen Displays (OSD):
- Menu-driven system for tuning and level selection.
- F button: Enters main menu, returns to previous menu.
- N button: Exits an open menu.
- Cursor buttons (Λ, V, +, -): Navigate menus, adjust levels.
- TV/AV button: Confirms selections.
Main Menu: Adjusts Contrast, Brightness, Colour, Sharpness, and Tint (NTSC only). Accesses Setup Menu.
Setup Menu: Configures Aspect (Auto, 4:3, 16:9), Colour Balance (Normal, Warm, Cool), Tuning Menu, Volume Correction (AV).
Tuning Menu:
- Auto Setup: Automatically searches, sorts, and stores TV stations.
- Manual Tuning: Allows manual channel setup.
- Swap: Re-arranges programme positions.
- Child Lock: On/Off.
- Shipping Condition: Resets TV to factory settings.
- Owner ID: Enters/changes personal details for security.
AV Selection (AV mode): Allows selection of external audio/video sources connected via Scart or RCA sockets.
VCR Controls: Integrated VCR control via remote (REC, PROGRAMME A, PROGRAMME V).
Teletext Function: Provides access to teletext services with features like page index, hold, time display, reveal hidden text, and fast text browsing.

Maintenance Features:

Cabinet and Picture Tube Care: Clean with a soft cloth moistened with mild detergent and water. Avoid benzol or petroleum.
Ventilation: Ensure adequate ventilation (at least 5cm gap around the TV) to prevent electrical component failure.
Battery Replacement: Instructions for inserting and replacing remote control batteries, emphasizing correct polarity, not mixing old/new or different types of batteries.
Fuse Replacement: Detailed instructions for replacing the 5 amp fuse in the mains plug, including safety warnings about the mains filter circuit and proper disposal of cut-off plugs.
Wiring Code: Guidance for connecting mains lead wires (BLUE to 'N'/black, BROWN to 'L'/red) if a new plug is fitted, with a warning not to connect to the Earth terminal.
Shipping Condition Reset: Allows resetting the TV to its original factory settings, useful for troubleshooting or preparing for transport.
Owner ID: A security feature to input personal details (PIN, Name, House No, Postcode) to aid police in tracing the TV if stolen.