Palsonic TFTV4980M / TFTV5580M / TFTV6080M Questions & Answers

Sorry, insufficient information. Are you enquiring about the low voltage transformer?

Yes the transformer lead that plugs into the back of the TV. Hard to measure the pin size but appears to be approx 2 > 2.5mm

When trying to set up DTV in a caravan the result if "Database empty" no matter how many attempts?

Palsonic has manuals on their web site: here is a link to the 4980M set: external link  If that is not the set your are enquiring about then try searching for a manual for your particular model. Ask again if you can't work it out from the manual.

I would begin by writing to or telephoning Palsonic and asking the question. It's a simple set up similar to many televisions used in mobile homes and caravans. If Palsonic cannot help then search for a TV power supply with a 240V input and an output of 12V - 3 amp. I thought I had a spare one here from my caravanning days but sorry, I can't find it.

Not to my knowledge. You could try Palsonic's web page external link 

Palsonic is an Australian company so you could email them and ask.

I'm afraid I can't help you there. Palsonic is an Australian company. external link  This is a link to their Customer Support Centre. You might find the answer there. Just as an aside but related to your question, I use Pass Word Safe to store all my passwords in one place. Here is a link to download it:

external link 

The free version is the one I have used for years. Some handy features include:

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Follow this URL (Universal Resource Locater) external link  In the first box select (click on) "LED-LCD Televisions" In the second box select "LED-LCD DVD Combo" In the third box scroll down and select "TFTV 5580 MW"

Click on the box "View Manual"

This will download a manual for your unit in PDF (Portable Document Format)

If you don't have a PDF viewer installed then search for "Nitro Viewer" navigate to

external link 

After downloading, install the programme which should be ver. 3.5.6.5

If you don't know, most programmes on your computer will have a HELP tab which will pop down and show an item "About" which, when clicked, gives you the version information of the programme installed.

If you wish you can buy a copy of the Professional Nitro PDF Creator from the same site.

I hope I have covered everything. Let me know if you need more.

When I purchased one of these televisions several years ago that was the problem. I suspect they don't receive channels very well. A direct line from an external aerial may help.

I'm afraid I can't help on that one. You could try approaching the vendor (retailer) to see if they have an answer. If still under warranty they should either repair or replace. You could also try contacting Palsonic Australia via their web site or by telephone. As an Australian company I'm sure they would be willing to advise.

To tune ANY colour Television set these are my suggestions. Turn down the colour to zero then turn down the Contrast and Brightness to zero. You should end up with a blank screen. Not all TV manufacturers use the same criteria, so don't be surprised if this is not what happens.

NEXT. Turn up the Contrast until you get a faint image then turn up the brightness until you get a good monochrome image. As I said, all TVs are different so you may need to fiddle a bit with these two settings.

NEXT: Turn up the colour until the skin tones on people look "normal" Do not make the colour too high but remember some TVs will accentuate the Reds or the Blues or the Greens or any combination of these.

Sharpness should be set to about mid-way or a bit lower.

Colour Temperature should be set to medium but if you prefer, try the Warm and the Cool settings to check which you prefer. Colour Temperature is just a fine tuning of the Colour control. Try not to overdo it.

If these instructions don't work, then it is worth while going back and starting all over again but this time fiddle with the controls to make sure you get a good monochrome image to start with.

Hi Shirley. As I returned this TV due to its failure to receive images I can't help. John

Press the EPG button. To be honest I don't use the set to watch broadcasts but rather to watch pre-recorded DVDs. But most remote "stick" do the same thing.

My television came with a stand included. Palsonic is an Australian company, why not try contacting them direct. Here is a link to follow: external link  If that doesn't help try a retailer who sells them e.g. DSE (Dick Smith) or JB HiFi

Thank you for your answer - this television came with a stand included too but the Nursing Home attached it to their set-up above beds and did not use the stand. Now they have installed new TVs for each bed and my brother's one has been returned to me but without it's stand. Will try your suggestions.

The model I have is the TFTV5580M but works from 12 volt provided by a permanent transformer. In other words it has no 220/240 volt capability without the transformer or a separate 12 volt power supply. Our caravan had 12v power supplied via the caravan battery so it was just a matter of plugging into the wall socket. Just a few dollars to make up a lead, or use the transformer and plug into the 220/240 volt supply.

My TV draws 3 Amps (max) at 12 volt if that helps you track down your problem.

Under consumer law, if it fails to work within a short time after purchase you have recourse to the vendor for repair or replacement. Palsonic is an Australian company. Their warranty must be at least 12 months. Try them if it's a warranty issue.