OWNER'S MANUAL
34CM CORDLESS REMOTE COLOUR TELEVISION
MODEL: 3499
Type Tested
Electrical
Safety
AS/NZS 3250 Lic 4163
Standards Australia
APP No: N15957
PALSONIC CORPORATION PTY LTD
1 JOYNTON AVENUE
WATERLOO NSW 2017 AUSTRALIA
TEL:(02)9313 7111
FAX:(02)9313 7555
PALSONIC CUSTOMER SERVICE
TELEPHONE
AUSTRALIA:1300 657 888
This equipment has been designed and manufactured to meet the highest international
standards, but, like any electrical apparatus which is operated at mains voltage, care must be
taken if you are to obtain the best results and safety is to be assured. This is particularly
important with audio and TV equipment.
DO
DO
read this handbook carefully and keep it handy for ready reference.
ensure that all electrical connections (including the mains plug, extension leads and
interconnections between pieces of equipment) are properly made and in accordance
with the manufacturer’s instructions. Check that the mains fuse rating is correct.
always call in your dealer if you are ever in doubt about the installation, operation or
safety of your equipment, he is the best person to advise you.
DO
unplug the power cord if the appliance is left unused.
DO
obstruct the necessary all round ventilation: moderate heat is generated when product
is operating - ensure installation is clear of curtains etc. Do not obstruct cooling
vents on rear of cabinet.
DON'T
Remember that to obtain the best performance and lasting satisfaction from your
equipment : -
have it regularly maintained by a reliable service organisation: ensure that it is correctly
used by all the family.
ABOVE ALL:-
.
.
Never let children push anything into holes or slots in the cabinet - this could result in an
electric shock.
Never guess or take chances with electrical equipment of any kind - it is better to be safe than
sorry.
WARNING:
.
To prevent fire or shock hazard do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture.
No user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel. Never
remove covers unless qualified to do so; this unit contains dangerous voltages.
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LOCATION:
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.
LOCATE appliance in the room where direct light does not strike the screen.
ALLOW adequate space between the appliance and the wall to permit proper ventilation.
AVOID excessive warm and dusty location to prevent possible damage to the cabinet and
component failure.
.
.
NEVER install the appliance in a strong magnetic field.
CONNECT the appliance to AC 230 or 240 V, 50Hz outlet
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1. ANTENNA CONNECTIONS
1.1 Optimum colour reception requires a good antenna. An out-door antenna will be more
effective to obtain a clear-picture.
1.2 Insert the out-door antenna into the antenna socket on the cabinet back. Adjust the direction
or position of the outdoor antenna for the best possible picture.
2. POWER SWITCH
2.1 Press the power switch when the power is off, the indicator (red) lights up, the screen is
dark, the TV is in standby mode.
2.2 If you want to cut off the power completely, and do not-want to use On Timer function,
press the Power Switch again to disconnect the set's power and confirm that the indicators go
out.
3. PANEL OPERATION:
INDICATOR
REMOTE SENSOR
POWER SWITCH
ANTENNA INPUT
TINT
MT
MT
SKIP
VIDEO IN/OUT
AUDIO IN/OUT
CH
CH
VOL
VOL
PRESET ON/OFF
AUTO PRESET
AV/TV
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3.1 STANDBY ( ) Button
3.1.1 Press STANDBY ( ) button to turn on the set (the indicator shows yellow) when the set
is in STANDBY mode (the indicator shows red) , the channel position number is displayed
in the screen. Press STANDBY ( ) button to return the set to the STANDBY mode when
the set is in OPERATION mode, and the indicator shows red.
3.2 CHANNEL PRESET
3.2.1 AUTO PRESET
3.2.1.1 Press PRESET ON/OFF button to set PRESET mode. The current band and channel
position will be displayed on screen. (In green)
3.2.1.2 Press AUTO PRESET button, the appliance will search for the signal of TV stations
in the order of VHFL, VHFH and UHF as shown in the following and memorise them
from channel number 1 position.
VHFH
VHFL
UHF
3.2.1.3 When presetting is over, the channel position is set to number 1 automatically.
3.2.1.4 Press PRESET ON/OFF button to exit preset mode.
NOTE:
* During presetting, the green bar turns into yellow.
The moving bar indicates the change of tuning frequencies.
* During presetting, auto presetting will be cut off if any one of STAND BY button,
PRESET ON/OFF button or AUTO PRESET button is pressed.
3.2.2 MANUAL TUNING
3.2.2.1 Press PRESET ON/OFF button to set preset mode.
3.2.2.2 Select a channel position.
If "SKIP" displays on the screen, press "SKIP" button to exit "SKIP" mode.
SKIP
8 VHFH
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3.2.2.3 Press and hold MANUAL TUNING button until your desired program appears.
UHF
VHFH
VHFL
MFT
VHFL
VHFH
UHF
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3.2.2.4 Press PRESET ON/OFF button to exit preset mode.
The searched program station has been memorised at the present channel position,
3.2.2.5 Repeat 1~ 4 steps to search another channel.
NOTE :
* If the same channel position is selected during repeat operation, the former
memory will be erased.
* If some channel position is tuned by MANUAL TUNING mode, AFC (automatic
frequency control) function is defeated in this channel position.
3.3 SKIP BUTTON
3.3.1 FUNCTION
When CHANNEL SELECTOR (
)button is used to select channel, the channels
will be skipped if they are set to "SKIP" mode. For example: Set 2~7 channels to
"SKIP" mode, the procedure of channel position increasing or decreasing is as
shown.
CHANNEL INCREASE
CH
CH
CH
1
8
9
99
0
CHANNEL DECREASE
99
1
8
9
0
(REMOTE)
(THE APPLIANCE)
3.3.2 OPERATION:
3. 3.2.1 Press PRESET ON/OFF button to set preset mode.
3. 3.2.2 Select a channel by using CHANNEL SELECTOR button.
3.3.2.3 Press "SKIP" button, "SKIP" will be-displayed on the screen to indicate that the
channel is at "SKIP" mode.
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3. 3. 2. 4 Repeat 2~3 steps to skip another channel.
3. 3. 2. 5 Press PRESET ON/OFF button to exit preset mode.
3.4 CHANNEL SELECTION
3.4.1 This set is preset to Australia channels 2, 7, 9, 10, 28 on those numbers. If you wish
to change the settings, or add more channels the method is quite straight forward.
3.4.2 Press CHANNEL SELECTOR (
)on the appliance, the channel number will be
increased or decreased as shown in the following Fig. , and displayed in the upper right
corner of the screen.
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CHANNEL INCREASE
99
CH
CH
CH
1
2
3
0
8
CHANNEL DECREASE
99
1
2
3
0
(REMOTE)
(THE APPLIANCE)
3.5 VOLUME CONTROL
3.5.1. Press the VOL button to increase volume ; the green bar on the screen moves right.
3.5.2. Press the VOL button to decrease volume ; the green bar on the screen moves left.
Display of maximum volume
Display of minimum volume
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3.6 AV/TV SELECTOR
Press AV/TV button to change TV mode to AV mode when the set is in receiving (TV)
mode. On the contrary, press it to change AV mode to TV mode when the set is in VIDEO
mode.
3.7 TINT CONTROL
Use this knob to control colour tone during reception of pictures when using the NTSC system.
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4. REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION:
REMOTE CONTROL UNIT
CH
: CHANNEL SELECTOR
: STANDBY
VOL
PPS
: VOLUME CONTROL
1 ~ 9 : DIGITAL CHANNEL SELECTOR
10/0 : CHANNEL 10 OR CHANNEL 0 SELECTOR
SYSTEM : COLOUR SYSTEM CONTROL
-/- - : DIGIT OR TWO DIGIT CHANNEL
SELECT
: PERSONAL PREFERENCE SELECT
(BRIGHTNESS, COLOUR)
: PICTURE/TIME ADJUSTMENT
PICTURE : PICTURE CONTROL
DSP : DISPLAY
: PREVIOUS
4.1 INSTALLING BATTERIES:
4.1.1 Remove the battery cover of Remote Control Unit.
4.1.2 Insert two "AAA", 1.5V batteries, making sure the polarity ( + or - ) of the batteries
matches the polarity marks inside the unit.
4.1.3 Close the battery cover
NOTE: * When the Remote Control Unit is not used for a long time or the batteries are worn out,
take out the batteries to prevent electrolyte leakage.
* Take care not to drop, dampen, dissemble the Remote Control Unit.
4.2 STANDBY BUTTON
Refer to 3.1.
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4.3 CHANNEL SELECTION
4.3.1 Press CHANNEL SELECTOR (
) the channel number will be increased or
decreased and displayed in the upper right corner of the screen.
4.3.2 Use the DIGITAL CHANNEL SELECTOR button for direct channel selection.
1) 1~10 channel
Method 1:
-
Press 2
Press -/--
Press -/--
2
Example:
To select channel 2
(Display)
- -
Press 10/0
10
To select channel 10
Method 2:
Example:
To select channel 2
- -
Press 2
Press 10/0
Press -/--
2
10
To select channel 10
Press -/--
- -
Press 10/0
Press 1
10
1-
2) 11~99 channel
To select channel 28
Press -/--
- -
Press 8
Press 8
Press 2
28
2-
0-
3) 0 channel
Press -/--
- -
Press 10/0
0
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4.3.3 PREVIOUS BUTTON
Pressing this button to select the channel that was tuned immediately before the one being
watched. For example: If you are watching the program on channel 6, and the previous
previous programme you watched was was on channel 15; then you can press the button
to reach channel 15, press it again to return channel 6.
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4.4 SOUND CONTROL
4.4.1 VOLUME CONTROL
4.4.1.1 Press the VOL button to increase volume; the green bar on the screen moves right.
4.4.1.2 Press the VOL
4.4.2 MUTE BUTTON
button to decrease volume; the green bar on the screen moves left.
When there is a phone call or a visitor, it can temporarily shut off the sound without affecting
the picture.
To resume normal, press the MUTE or VOLUME (
be displayed for 4 seconds.
) button. The previous volume will
MUTE
PRESS
AGAIN
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4.5 PICTURE CONTROL
4.5.1 Press the PICTURE CONTROL button on the Remote Control Unit.
The FUNCTION to be adjusted is selected in sequence as shown in the following chart at
every press of the button.
BRIGHTNESS
CONTRAST
COLOUR
4.5.2 Adjust the
button to obtain satisfactory picture.
ON SCREEN
DISPLAY
Green Bar Moves
Press button
CAPTION
FUNCTION
Contrast
DISPLAY
CONTRAST
BRIGHTNESS
COLOUR
Press button
Strong
Light
Weak
Dark
Brightness
Colour
Pale
Deep
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4.6 Making use of PPS button (personal preference select)
Press the PPS button, the screen will display the following five mode progressively:
Press PPS
again
Press PPS
again
Press PPS
2
1
5
Press PPS again
The above five display modes corresponding analogue quantity is shown in the following
chart:
Analogue
Display
mode
BRIGHTNESS
COLOUR
CONTRAST
1
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2
3
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4
5
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4.7 DISPLAY BUTTON (DSP)
Press this button, the present channel number will be displayed on the screen. If the
electronic clock is in operation, the channel position and time will be displayed together at the
upper right corner of the screen. Press this button for second time, channel position and
colour system will be displayed. Press this button for third time to cancel display.
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8
PAL
Press DSP
again
Press DSP
again
Press DSP
6 : 00
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4.8 SLEEP BUTTON
4. 8. 1 Using SLEEP button allows you to have the appliance automatically turned off
after a pre-determined time, and set the appliance to STAND BY mode.
Press
again
SLEEP
SLEEP 0
(RED)
SLEEP 90
(GREEN)
Decrease 10 minutes
at every press
SLEEP 10
(GREEN)
4. 8. 2 After the SLEEP function is set, the remaining time will be automatically displayed for
4 seconds every ten minutes.
SLEEP 20
NOTE: * If you press STAND BY button while the SLEEP function is operating, the
SLEEP function will be cancelled automatically.
* "SLEEP 0" indicates the set is in the SLEEP function-free mode.
4.9 TIMER OPERATION
Using TIMER button to select one of three timer modes, which are CLOCK mode, ON
TIMER mode and OFF TIMER mode respectively.
TIMER
Press
again
Press
OFF TIME
0 : 00
CLOCK
0 : 00
1 ON CLOCK
0 : 00
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4.9.1 CLOCK
4.9.1.1 Press the TIMER button till "CLOCK" displays-on the screen.
4.9.1.2 Press the button to set the present hour.
Press the button to set the present minute.
4.9.1.3 After setting the clock, press TIME SET button to start operating. Now the
indication on the screen is green instead of red.
TIME SET
CLOCK
0 : 00
CLOCK
12 : 16
4.9.1.4 Use DSP (DISPLAY) button to display the present time on the screen.
See "DISPLAY BUTTON" operation.
NOTE: * The built-in clock employs the 24-hour system.
* In case of power failure, the clock operation will be cancelled. Clock
displays 0:00 (red).
4.9.2 ON TIME OPERATION
4.9.2.1 Press the TIMER button till "ON TIME" displays on the screen.
4.9.2.2 Press button to select the exact hour when you want to turn on the appliance.
Press button to select the exact minute when you want to turn on the appliance.
4.9.2.3 Press the CHANNEL SELECTOR to set your desired channel.
TIME SET
1 ON TIME
0 : 00
8 ON TIME
19 : 00
4.9.2.4 Press TIME SET button, the ON TIME indication is green instead of red. ON TIME
function starts operating. Then press STAND BY button to set STAND BY mode.
4.9.2.5 The appliance will be turned on automatically when the clock reaches your setting
time.
NOTE: * The ON TIME operation will be cancelled if you switch off the power before your
setting time is up.
* If the TV set keeps on working after you have set the ON TIME function, the
channel number will be changed to the setting one when ‘the setting time is up.
4.9.3 OFF TIME
4.9.3.1 Press TIMER button till "OFF TIME" displays on the screen.
4.9.3.2 Press button to set the exact hour when you want to turn off the appliance.
Press button to set the exact minute when you want to turn off the appliance.
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TIME SET
OFF TIME
0 : 00
OFF TIME
23 : 30
4.9.8.8 Press TIME SET button, then the OFF TIME indication is green instead of red.
OFF TIME function starts operating.
4.9.8.4 The appliance will be turned off when your setting time is up, and return to stand
by mode.
NOTE: * The built-in clock employs the 24-hour system.
* The OFF TIME function will be ineffective if the following condition occurs:
Press STAND BY button before the setting time is up.
Switch off the power before the setting time is up.
4.10 SYSTEM SELECTION
4.10.1 FUNCTION AND OPERATION.
When you press the SYSTEM button, "AUTO" "PAL" "NTSC" will display on the
screen respectively.
Press
SYSTEM
AUTO
PAL
NTSC
Press it again
SYSTEM
OSD
Vertical Frequency
Colour Sub-Carrier
COLOUR SYSTEM
50Hz
60Hz
PAL-BG
NTSC 3.58 only video
PAL-BG
4.43MHz
3.58MHz
AUTO
4.43MHz
50Hz
60Hz
60Hz
PAL
PAL 60 only video
4.43MHz
4.43MHz
NTSC 4.43 only video
NTSC
4.10.2 Please set the "AUTO" mode by SYSTEM button normally when you watch TV
broadcasting program (PAL-B/G) or NTSC 3.58 (video) program.
Please set "PAL" mode only when you watch PAL-60 program.
Please set "NTSC" mode only when you watch NTSC 4.43 program.
NOTE:
When:you don’t understand the system of the program, the picture may be no colour. At this
time, press SYSTEM button to select the system until the colour picture displays on the screen.
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5. INTERFACES
This set has Audio & Video input and output sockets which allow direct connection to external
equipments for playing back and recording the programs.
5.1. VIDEO PLAYBACK
5.1.1 The figure below shows how to connect the TV set to the video equipment.
5.1.2 Press the AV/TV button on the TV set or on the remote controller to select VIDEO
mode, "VIDEO" will be displayed on the screen. The picture shown on the screen is
the program from the video equipment.
NOTE: The VCR signal can be input by antenna input socket of the TV set, but the quality
of the picture and sound is not better than that of video mode.
5.2. RECORDING FROM THE TV SET
5.2.1 The figure below shows how to connect the TV set to the VCR.
5. 2. 2 Press AV/TV button of the TV set or on the remote control unit to set the set to TV
mode, and choose the desired channel.
Note: the following mis-operation should be avoided during recording.
* Press STANDBY button or set to VIDEO mode.
* Change the current channel accidentally.
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5. 3 DUBBING
5.3.1 The picture below shows how to connect TWO VCRs to the TV for dubbing one from
the other.
5. 3. 2 Press AV/TV button of the TV set or on the remote control unit to select Video mode
before dubbing, "VIDEO" will be displayed on the screen. The TV set will act as a
monitor to help you edit while dubbing.
NOTE: The set MUST remain in Video mode and MUST NOT be switched off during the
session.
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TROUBLE SHOOTING
Many apparent malfunctions may be caused by slight misadjustment of regular controls or
some other equally similar simple causes. If any problem arises in the operation of your set, first
check through this list of symptoms and correction. Should the problem be unsettled, unplug the
set and contact your dealer.
Try these adjustment
Check these things
Symptoms
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
Press POWER BUTTON
Try another channel.
Be sure power cord is plugged in.
May be station trouble.
.
.
No picture,
no sound.
Press AV button once.
Check antenna connections.
Maybe in AV mode.
.
.
.
.
Try another channel.
Reorient antenna.
May be station trouble.
May be local interference from
another appliance.
Poor sound,
picture OK.
.
Adjust VOLUME control.
.
Check antenna connections.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
Try another channel.
Reorient antenna.
May be station trouble.
Poor picture,
sound OK.
Snowy picture
Lines in picture
Distorted picture
Weak picture.
Check antenna connections.
Check antenna for broken wires.
May be local interference from
another appliance.
Adjust BRIGHTNESS
control.
Adjust CONTRAST control.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
May be station trouble.
Try another channel.
Reorient antenna.
Multiple images
(Ghost)
Check antenna connections.
May be local interference.
.
.
.
Try another channel.
Reorient antenna.
May be station trouble.
Poor colour or
no colour
Check antenna connections.
Check antenna for broken wires.
May be local interference from
another appliance.
Adjust COLOUR control.
.
.
.
.
.
.
Remote control
does not work.
Be sure power cord is plugged in
Check battery in Remote Control
Hand Unit.
Change batteries.
.
.
.
No picture,
Sound OK.
Station may be in trouble.
Try another channel.
Switch off for several
minutes the switch on.
.
TV cabinet creaks
Even if the picture or sound is normal, changes in the room temperature
sometimes makes the TV cabinet expand or contract, making a noise. This
does not indicate a malfunction.
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7. SPECIFICATIONS:
: PAL, B/G; NTSC 3.58/4.43 PLAYBACK
TV System:
: VHFL 0-5, 5A; VHFH 6-11; UHF 21-69
Receiver Channel
Power supply
CRT
: AC 240V, 50Hz
: 34cm
: VHF/CATV/UHF 75 ohm
: 366(W) x 333(H) x 373(D)
: 12kg
Antenna Impedance
Dimension (mm)
Weight
: 60W
Power Consumption
Remote Control Unit
Power Supply
: DC 3V (AAA)
* Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
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PALSONIC CORPORATION PTY LTD
1 JOYNTON AVENUE
WATERLOO NSW 2017 AUSTRALIA
TEL:(02)9313 7111
FAX:(02)9313 7555
PALSONIC CUSTOMER SERVICE
TELEPHONE
AUSTRALIA: 1300 657 888
604-37F03-02
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