Panasonic TC-21P50R User Manual

Color Television

Operating Instructions

Model No. TC-21P50R

This is combined Operating Instruction manual for all the above series of models. Please read these instructions
before operating your set and retain them for future reference.

TQBC0208

1

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.
To obtain maximum benefit from your set, please read these Instructions
before making any adjustments, and retain them for future reference.
Retain your purchase receipt also, and note down the Model Number and
Serial Number of your set in the space provided on the rear cover of
these Instructions.

Caution

Be careful not to scratch the surface of the screen.

• Hard or sharp objects bumped or rubbed against the screen (when removing from package or during
transport) may leave scratches.

• To clean wipe the screen with a soft cloth..

2

Table of Contents

Warnings and Cautions 4 ~ 5
Before Operating This Set 6 ~ 7

Connecting the Aerial Cable to the RF In Terminal............................................................................................................. 6

Connecting the Main plug to the Wall Outlet ....................................................................................................................... 7

How to Turn the Power On .................................................................................................................................................. 7

Battery Installation ............................................................................................................................................................... 7

Location of Controls 8 ~ 10
Connections 11 ~ 13
Flow Chart of MAIN menu 14 ~ 15
Tuning Procedure 16 ~ 25

Channel Selection.............................................................................................................................................................. 16

Automatic Tune.................................................................................................................................................................. 18

Manual Tune...................................................................................................................................................................... 20

Fine Tuning........................................................................................................................................................................ 22

How to cancel the Fine Tuning .......................................................................................................................................... 23

Position Number Skip or Cancel the Skip Function ........................................................................................................... 24

Position Change ................................................................................................................................................................ 25

General Operation 26 ~ 29

How to switch the power ON or OFF / STANDBY mode ................................................................................................... 26

Position Number Selection ................................................................................................................................................ 26

Direct Position Number Selection ...................................................................................................................................... 26

Volume adjustment ............................................................................................................................................................ 26

TV / AV mode Selection ..................................................................................................................................................... 26

R-TUNE button / SOUND MUTE button / RECALL button / WAKE UP button / OFF TIMER button ................................ 27

Sound System Selection.................................................................................................................................................... 28

Colour System Selection ................................................................................................................................................... 29

Advanced Remote Control Operation 30 ~ 32

P.AI Operation.................................................................................................................................................................... 30

PICTURE menu and SOUND menu Operation ................................................................................................................. 31

Surround Operation ........................................................................................................................................................... 32

MAIN menu Operation 33 ~ 37

PICTURE menu Operation ................................................................................................................................................ 33

SOUND menu Operation ................................................................................................................................................... 34

FEATURES menu Operation............................................................................................................................................. 35

LANGUAGE menu Operation ............................................................................................................................................ 37

Operation of the VCR / LD / DVD 38 ~ 39
Troubleshooting 40
Cleaning 41
Specifications 42 ~ 43

3

Warnings and Cautions

Warnings

Unplug the power cord in the
event of any malfunction
(screen goes blank, no sound,
odd sounds, smoke or unusual
odors coming from the unit).
Unplug the power cord if
foreign matter or water falls
into the unit, or if the unit is
dropped or the cabinet is
damaged.

DO NOT place any of the
following on the unit:
Flower vases, flower pots,
cups, small metal objects, or
cosmetics containers,
chemicals or water.

DO NOT insert foreign objects
(metal or easily flammable
objects).

DO NOT use this unit near
water (near a bath tub, etc.).

DO NOT use if the power cord
or power plug is damaged, or
if the plug does not fit tightly
into the socket.

DO NOT use at a voltage other
than indicated

TAKE CARE NOT to damage
the power cord.

DO NOT touch the aerial cable
and this unit when there is
lightning.

DO NOT remove the rear cover
as live parts and High Voltage
components are accessible
when the rear cover is
removed.

DO NOT touch the power plug
if your hands are wet.

4

Warnings and Cautions

Cautions

DO NOT place in humid or
dusty location, or areas
exposed to smoke or steam.
DO NOT place in direct
sunlight and other sources of
direct heat.

DO NOT stand, or place heavy
objects on the unit.
Particular care should be taken
by families with small children.

When inserting batteries,
ensure that the polarities
(positive and negative) are
correctly aligned. Insert as
shown on remote control. If
inserted incorrectly, battery
fluid may leak, and fire, injury,
or damage to surrounding
components may result.

Adequate ventilation is
essential to prevent failure of
electrical components, we
recommend that a gap of at
least 10 cm ( ) is left all
around this unit even when it
is placed inside a cabinet or
between shelves.

DO NOT place in an
unstable location

Place in a safe location.

Do not mix new and old
batteries. Use only the
specified batteries. Failure to
follow this precaution may
result in leakage of battery
fluid. Fire, injury, or damage
to surrounding components
may also result.

Turn the power “Off” before
connecting other electrical
equipment.

Before cleaning, unplug the
power plug from the socket.

Unplug the power plug from the
socket if you are not going to
use the unit for an extended
period.

DO NOT joint the unit.

Ask your sales outlet to install
the aerial.

To ensure continued excellent performance by this product, periodic cleaning is recommended. See page 41 for more
information.

5

Before Operating This Set

Connecting the Aerial Cable to the RF In Terminal

VHF Aerial

Mixer

75 Ohm
Coaxial Cable

To obtain optimum quality picture and sound, an Aerial, the correct cable (75 Ohm coaxial) and the correct terminating
plug are required.

If a communal Aerial system is used, you may require the correct connection cable and plug between the wall Aerial
socket and your set.

Y our local Television Service Centre or Dealer may be able to assist you in obtaining the correct Aerial system for your
particular area and accessories required.

Any matters regarding Aerial installation, upgrading of existing systems or accessories required, and the costs incurred,
are the responsibility of you, the Customer.

UHF Aerial

RF In Terminal

Coaxial Aerial Plug

6

RF in Terminal

Coaxial aerial plug

75 Ohm Coaxial Cable

Before Operating This Set

Connecting the Main plug to the Wall Outlet

Note:

Main plug types vary between countries. The main plug shown at left
may therefore not be the type fitted to your set.
When connecting the Main plug to the wall outlet, the power indicator
will light (Red).

How to Turn the Power On

Push the Power switch on the Television set to turn the set on.
The Power Indicator will light (Red).

Note:

When in the Stand-by condition (Refer to page 26), it is possible to turn
the TV set on by pushing the “Power (Stand-by)” button any of the
“Direct Position Number Selection” buttons (0 ~ 9) and Position Number
Up and Down buttons on the TV set or Remote Control.

Battery Installation

1

Open the cover.

Apply slight downward
pressure while pulling
towards the bottom.

Do not use rechargeable (Ni-Cd) batteries.
They are different in shape and performance and may fail to ensure correct operation.

Battery cautions

The incorrect use of batteries can cause electrolyte leakage which will corrode the Remote Control or cause the
batteries to burst.

Old Batteries New Batteries

2

Batteries: Use two “R6 (AA)” size
batteries.

Insert the batteries ensuring correct polarity.
This is identifiable by the “+” and “−” symbols
on both the batteries and inside the battery
compartment.

Two “R6 (AA)” size

3

Replace the cover.

Replace both batteries at the same time. Don't mix battery types

(alkaline with carbon zinc, etc.)

Don't Recharge.

7

Location of Controls

Remote Control

Power (STANDBY) (page 26)

Direct Position Number Selection (page 26)

Recall (page 27)

R-Tune (page 27)

VCR / LD / DVD Play (page 39)

VCR / LD / DVD Rewind / Review (page 39)

VCR / LD / DVD Power (page 39)

LD / DVD button (page 38)

VCR button (page 38)

Main Menu (page 14)

Normalization (page 33, 34)

Position button

Picture Menu (page 31)

P.AI (page 30)

8

R-TUNE

TV/AV

213
546
8

79

+

0

VCR/LD/DVD

VCR

LD/DVD

MAIN MENU

DISC SIDE

A

+

Sound Mute (page 27)

TV / AV Mode Selection (page 26)

Position Number Up and Down (page 20)

Volume Up and Down (page 18)
Two Digit Position Number Selection (page

26)

VCR / LD / DVD Fast Forward / Cue (page 39)
VCR / LD / DVD Stop (page 39)

B

VCR Still Advance (VCR) (page 39)
DISC SIDE A Selection (LD / DVD)
VCR Record (VCR) (page 39)

OPEN

P.AI

N

SOUND MENU PICTURE MENU

SURROUND

SKIP

SKIP

WAKE UP

VCR / LD / DVD Pause / Still (page 39)

Programme Number Up and Down

(VCR) (page 39)

Sound Menu (page 31)
Wake Up (page 27)

Surround (pege 32)
Off Timer button (page 27)

9

Location of Controls

Controls and Terminals on the TV

Headphone Jack (See page 13)

AV2 Input Terminals

TV/AV

PRE.

TV / AV Selection button (See page 26)

Preset button (See page 18)

+

-

^

Position Number button (See page 18)

Volume Up(+) / Down(

MONITOR

S - VIDEO

VIDEO

L

AUDIO

R

S-VIDEO

OUT

^

AV 2 IN

VIDEO

L/MONO

-

) button (See page 18)

AV3

AV1

IN

IN

MONO

R

AUDIO

DVD

Y

B

P

R

P

10

Aerial Terminal (RF In Terminal)

(See page 6)

AV3 Input Terminals (See page 12)

AV1 Input Terminals (See page 11)

Monitor Output Terminals (See page 12)

Connections

How to connect the “AV1, 2 or 3” Input Terminals

(Super-VHS VCR)

AV1

Audio

OUT

RL

Video

OUT

S-Video

OUT

VIDEO

AUDIO

IN

S-Video

( )

MONO

input

S - VIDEO

VIDEO

AUDIO

L

R

MONITOR

OUT

AV1

AV3

IN

IN

MONO

DVD

Y

P

B

P

R

(VHS VCR)

Audio

OUT

RL

Video

OUT

VIDEO
AUDIO

AV1

IN

MONO

S - VIDEO

VIDEO

AUDIO

L

R

MONITOR

OUT

AV1

AV3

IN

IN

DVD

Y

P

B

MONO

P

R

Note:

(1) When AV1, AV2 or A V3 is selected, and that AV mode has no input picture signal, the Background Colour of the TV

screen will change. (This only occurs if the Blue-Back function is set to the ON condition; refer to page 35 for
details.)

(2) When an S-Video cable is connected to the S-Video terminal, the Video input will be automatically switched of f for

that A V mode.
(3) When a Monaural VCR is used, connect the Monaural Audio cable to the Audio “L” (Left) terminal.
(4) Similar connections are available at the AV1, AV2 and AV3 input terminals.

Select the desired AV input position by pushing the TV/AV button. (Refer to page 26)
(5) The AV3 audio input terminals serves as the audio input terminal for both the Video input and for the DVD input.

11

Connections

How to connect the DVD Input Terminals

DVD Player

Audio

OUT

LR

DVD (Y•PB•PR) OUT

R

P

P

B

Y

MONO

DVD

MONITOR

OUT

S - VIDEO

Y

P

B

R

P

VIDEO

L

AUDIO

R

AV1

AV3

IN

IN

DVD

Y

P

B

MONO

P

R

Note:

(1) The AV3 audio signal is common for both AV3 and DVD input signal terminals.
(2) The DVD signal input terminal takes priority over the AV3 video signal input terminal.

How to connect the AV Monitor Output Terminals to other equipment.

The “Monitor Out” Terminals output the same signals as main picture on the TV screen and sound from the speaker at
that time, e.g. TV programmes or signals from AV1, AV2 or AV3 input.

Recording Equipment

(VHS VCR)

Audio Video

RLIN IN

VIDEO
AUDIO

MONITOR

OUT

S - VIDEO

VIDEO

AUDIO

L

R

MONITOR

OUT

AV1

AV3

IN

IN

DVD

Y

P

B

MONO

P

R

Note:

(1) Never connect the same video recorder with both the VIDEO IN and MONITOR OUT terminals on this TV set, as

this could cause incorrect operation.
(2) The monitor output emits the main picture normal video and audio signals.
(3) DVD signal (Y, PB, PR) are not output at the MONITOR out terminals.

12

Connections

Connecting Headphone

Connect headphone as follows.

AV 2 IN

S-VIDEO

Headphone’s plug:

Use Volume Up “+” or Down “−” button to control volume level.

VIDEO

L/MONO

R

AUDIO

(3.5mm Plug)

(Optional)

(not supplied)

13

Flow Chart of MAIN menu

When the “Main Menu” button is pushed at the MAIN menu screen, the screen display will return to the normal viewing
condition.
When the “Main Menu” button is pushed at each menu screen (PICTURE, SOUND, FEATURES, LANGUAGE,
PRESET), the screen display will return to the MAIN menu screen.

MAIN MENU

Push

Select
Symbol . Mark

On-Screen

Indication

Push
On-Screen

Indication
(example)

14

Flow Chart of MAIN menu

15

Tuning Procedure

Channel Selection

This TV set is tuned using the Position Selection system.

2ch
4ch
6ch

8ch
10ch
12ch

14ch
16ch
18ch
20ch

Example

Position
Number

10

CHANNEL SELECT

Received

Channel

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9

2
4
6

8
10
12
14
16
18
20

When Auto T une is performed, the unit memories the channels
tuned in order from position No.1.

Push the button 1 to view channel 2.
Push the button 2 to view channel 4.
Push the button 3 to view channel 6.

16

17

Tuning Procedure

Automatic Tune

PRE.

TV/AV

^

+

-

^

(TV set)

This TV uses automatic tuning to determine whether or not a broadcast signal is being sent which
it can receive.

1

PRE.

+

2

3

PRE.

^

Push the “PRE.” (preset)
button.

Push the Volume Up “+”
button.

After all stations are tuned,
push the “PRE.” (preset)
button 2 times. Confirm the
sound condition of each
Position Number by using the
Position Number Up “∧”
button.

1, 3, 6

4

A U T O

2

3, 5

Automatic Search AUTO
TUNE Condition.

Search Start.

The best tuning position is
automatically memorized.

If the Sound is not clear or
no sound is produced on a
Position Number, then follow
the next Step 4.

Note:

When sound volume is too
small to confirm, turn it up by
using the sound volume
button on the remote control.

4

18

+

If necessary, push the
Volume Up “+” or Down “−”
button, to improve the Sound
quality.

The sound indicator will
change as follows.

4.5MHz

6.5MHz

5.5MHz

6.0MHz

Tuning Procedure

5

34

6

PRE.

Use the Position Number Up “∧”
button to sequentially check
each station.
If necessary, repeat steps 3 to
4 for each Position Number.

After all stations are tuned,
push the “PRE.” (preset)
button 5 times.

This returns the set to the
normal viewing condition.
Position Number memory
locations.

Helpful Hint

(1) To tune, push the “Main Menu” button and Position button on the Remote Control.

By following the display in the PRESET menu, setting can be formed using only the Remote Control.

(2) If a clear picture with correct colours cannot be obtained when a Broadcast or AV signal is received, refer to the

“Colour System Selection” operation on page 29.

(3) After the Automatic tune is finished, push the Position Number “∧” button to confirm the tuning condition for each

Position. If some Position Numbers are unused, it is possible to skip such Position Numbers. Please refer to the
Position Number Skip operation on page 24.

(4) Repeated pushing of the “PRE.” (preset) button changes the PRESET menu as follows;

TV Mode

(Normal viewing condition)

POS.CHANGE

(Page 25 )

(Page 18)

SKIP

(Page 24)

MANUAL TUNEAUTO TUNE

(Page 20)

FINE TUNE

(Page 22)

SOUND SYS

(Page 28)

COLOUR SYS

(Page 29)

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Tuning Procedure

Manual Tune

PRE.

TV/AV

^

+

-

^

(TV set)

1

PRE.

^

2

3

^

+

Push the “PRE.” (preset)
button 2 times.

Push either the Position
Number Up “∧” or Down “∨”
button.

Push the Volume Up “+” or
Down “−” button.

Volume “+” : Next higher

1, 4, 6

Channel

3, 5

2

Manual Search MANUAL TUNE
Condition.

Select the desired Position
Number.

Search Start.
The best tuning position is

automatically memorized.

4

20

PRE.

Volume “−” : Next lower

Channel

Push the “PRE.” (preset)
button.

SOUND SYS Condition.

Tuning Procedure

5

6

+

PRE.

If the sound is not clear or no
sound is produced on a
Position Number Position,
push the Volume Up “+” or
Down “−” button.

Push the “PRE.” (preset)
button 5 times.

You may improve the
Sound quality.
The sound indicator will
change as follows.

4.5MHz

6.5MHz

Note:

When sound volume is too
small to confirm, turn it up
by using the sound volume
button on the remote
control.

This returns the set to the
normal viewing condition.

5.5MHz

6.0MHz

Helpful Hint

(1) If a clear picture cannot be obtained even when a Broadcast or AV signal is received, refer to the “Colour System

Selection” operation on page 29.

(2) After the Manual tune is finished, push the Position Number “∧” button to confirm the tuning condition for each

Position Numbers. If some Position Numbers are unused, it is possible to skip such Position Numbers. Please
refer to the Position Number skip operation on page 24.

(3) When using a VCR without video and audio input/output terminals, it is convenient to connect the aerial cable as

indicated in the instruction manual of VCR and to set the designated channel to position No. “0”. In that case,
perform manual tune after setting the colour system and sound system in advance. Further, in multi-system VCR,
it is more convenient to set the designated channel to several Position Numbers.

21

Tuning Procedure

Fine Tuning

PRE.

TV/AV

^

+

-

^

(TV set)

Under normal reception conditions this function is not required or necessary.
However, in areas of poor reception or constant interference, a slight adjustment of the tuning may
improve the picture and sound quality.

2, 4

3

1

^

1

2

^

PRE.

Select the channel which you
want to improve, using the
Position Number Up “∧” or
Down “∨” button.

Push the “PRE.” (preset)
button 5 times, setting the
PRESET menu to FINE
TUNE.

2

Select the desired Position
Number.

FINE TUNE Condition.

3

4

22

PRE.

+

Push and hold the Volume Up
“+” or Down “−” button until the
clear picture is received.

Push the “PRE.” (preset)
button 3 times.

FINE TUNE start.
The AFT function is

deactivated.
The “ ” symbol appears to
the left of the Position
Number.

This returns the set to the
normal viewing condition.

Tuning Procedure

How to cancel the Fine Tuning

PRE.

TV/AV

+

-

^

^

(TV set)

Cancelling previously adjusted (manually) fine tuning, means re-activating the AFT (Automatic Fine Tuning)
Function. Re-activating the Automatic Fine Tuning means albaming the set to automatically tune to the
optimum tuning position, for that position Number.

2, 4

3

1

^

1

2

^

PRE.

Select the “AFT OFF” Position
Number which you want to
return to Automatic Fine
Tuning (cancel the manual fine
tuning).

Push the “PRE.” (preset)
button twice, setting the Preset
menu to MANUAL TUNE.

2

AFT OFF Position Numbers
are indicated to you by the
“ ” symbol to the left of the
Position Numbers in the On­Screen Display.

Manual Search Condition.

3

4

+

PRE.

Push the Volume Up “+” or
Down “−” button, briefly.

Push the “PRE.” (preset)
button 6 times.

The best tuning position is
automatically memorized.
(In other words, manually
tune away from the
transmission, and then back
to it.)

This returns the set to the
normal viewing condition.

23

Tuning Procedure

Position Number Skip or Cancel the Skip Function

^

PRE.

TV/AV

+

-

^

(TV set)

It is possible to skip Position Number on which no TV stations are tuned appearing on the screen. It
is also possible to reset the Position Number that has been skipped. The function is only effective
when selecting Position Numbers by pushing the Position Number up or Down button either on the
TV set or the Remote control.

1

PRE.

Push the “PRE.” (preset)
button 6 times, setting the
Preset menu to SKIP.

1, 5

3

<Activate SKIP function> <Deactivate SKIP function>

2

^

2

^

Select a Position Number you
want to skip or cancel by
pushing the Position Number
up “∧” or down “∨” button.

3

4

23

5

24

PRE.

+

Push the Volume up “+” or
down “−” button.

Select ON to skip.
Select OFF to delete the skip
function.

Repeat Steps 2 and 3 for the
remaining Position Numbers
for which the Skip function is
desired.

After the Skip Operation is
completed, push the “PRE.”
(preset) button twice.

This returns the set to the
normal viewing mode.

Tuning Procedure

Position Change

PRE.

TV/AV

^

+

-

^

(TV set)

Position Numbers displayed on the screen can be changed to the number you desire in this mode.

2, 5

4

1, 3

^

1

2

^

PRE.

Select the channel which you
want to Position Change,
using the Position Number Up

“∧” or Down “∨” button.

Push the “PRE.” (preset)
button 7 times, setting the
PRESET MENU to POS.
CHANGE.

6

Select the desired Position
Number.

POS. CHANGE Condition

^

3

^

Select a change Number, by
pushing the Position Number
Up “∧” or Down “∨” button.

4

5

TV/AV

PRE.

Push the “TV /AV” button.

After the POS. CHANGE
Operation is completed, push
the “PRE.” (preset) button
(once).

This returns the set to the
normal viewing condition.

25

General Operation

(TV set)

1
6

3

8

TV/AV

PRE.

5

R-TUNE

213
546
8

79

+

0

VCR/LD/DVD

-

TV/AV

+

4

+

1

How to switch the power ON or OFF /
STANDBY mode.

The TV set must first be switched on at the
wall outlet and at the Power Switch. (Refer
to page 7)
Push this button to turn the TV set ON, from
STANDBY mode.
Push it again to turn the TV set OFF,
STANDBY mode.

Note:

It is also possible to turn the TV set on
STANDBY by pushing the “Direct Position

^

^

Number Selection” buttons (0-9) and the
“Position Number Up or Down” button, either
on the set or on the Remote Control.

2

2

^

^

Position Number Selection

Push the Position Number Up “∧” or Down
“∨” button to select the next higher or lower

Position number.

7
5

3

8

2

4
3

12

Direct Position Number Selection

You can select the numbers directly by
pushing “Number 0-9” button and the two digit
Numbers by pushing “Two Digit” and
“Position Number” buttons.

Position Number 8 .......

Position Number 12...... , 1 ,

8

2

26

VCR

LD/DVD

DISC SIDE

A

MAIN MENU

N

PICTURE MENU SOUND MENU

P.AI

SKIP

SURROUND WAKE UP

B

SKIP

9
10

4

+

Volume adjustment

Push the Volume Up “+” or Down “−” button
to increase or decrease the sound volume
level.

+

5

TV/AV

12

TV/AV mode Selection

Push the “TV/AV” button to select TV, AV1,
AV2, AV3 input signal modes sequentially.

TV/AV

General Operation

R-TUNE

6

R-TUNE button

Push this button to return the before
Position.

WAKE UP

9

WAKE UP button

This button sets a timer to turn on the
TV.

The Wake Up time can be set in 10
minutes intervals and for up to 12
hours from the current time. Select
the desired wake up time by using
the Position Left "<" or Right ">"
button.

7

SOUND MUTE button

Push this button to mute the sound
completely.
The MUTE symbol will appear.

When the timer turns on the TV, the
TV will automatically set the off timer
to turn the TV off after 90 minutes if
you do not operate the TV after it is

turned on.
Push the button once again to restore
the previous sound level, and cancel
the mute.

Note:

(1) When the Wake Up timer is set,

the Power Indicator blinks.

(2) If the TV is left on with the Wake

Up timer set, the timer setting is
automatically deleted after a
certain amount of time.

8

+

RECALL button

10

Push the RECALL button to display
the current system status.
Push again to cancel.

OFF TIMER button

The TV set may be preset to switch

to stand-by after a fixed period.

By pushing OFF-TIMER button, you

can select the preset time; either “30”,

4

AUTO

4.5MHz

“60”, “90” minutes or AUTO mode.

30 60 90 AUTO

DYNAMIC

6

MUSIC
SURROUND OFF

30

7

0

Setting Off-Timer to AUTO mode.

1

Position Number (Refer to page 16)
Colour system (Refer to page 29)
Sound system (Refer to page 28)

If the set is not switched off when the

TV station stops broadcasting, it will

automatically go to Stand-by mode

after 5 minutes.

Picture Menu (Refer to page 33)
Sound Menu (Refer to page 34)

6

SURROUND (Refer to page 32)

7

Off Timer (Refer to page 27)

Note:

Off-Timer setting will not operate in

AUTO mode when the Television set

is in AV mode.

27

General Operation

Sound System Selection (Different region use differing systems)

^

PRE.

TV/AV

+

-

^

(TV set)

This function is used only in the TV mode, and is not applicable in AV mode when the sound is not clear or
no sound is produced on a Position Number.

1

2

PRE.

+

Push the “PRE.” (preset)
button 3 times.

Push the Volume Up “+” or
Down “−” button repeatedly
until the optimum sound is
obtained.

1, 3 2

SOUND SYSTEM Condition.

The Sound System will change
as shown.

4.5MHz

6.5MHz

Note:

These are different sound
broadcast transmission
systems applicable to differing
countries.

5.5MHz

6.0MHz

3

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PRE.

Push the “PRE.” (preset)
button 5 times.

This returns the set to the
normal viewing condition.

The selected Sound System is
automatically memorised.

General Operation

Colour System Selection (Different region use differing systems)

^

PRE.

TV/AV

+

-

^

(TV set)

If a clear picture with current colours cannot be obtained when a Broadcast or AV signal is received.

1

2

PRE.

+

Push the “PRE.” (preset)
button 4 times. (In AV mode
it is only necessary to push
the “PRE.” (preset) button
once.)

Push the Volume Up “+” or
Down “−” button repeatedly
until the optimum image is
produced.

1, 3 2

COLOUR SYSTEM Condition.

The Colour System will change
as shown.

AUTO PAL

NTSC3.58 NTSC4.43

Note:

PAL, SECAM and NTSC 3.58
are different colour signal
broadcast transmission
systems applicable to differing
countries NTSC 4.43 is a trick
playback mode used in special
VCR’s to playback NTSC
recorded video tapes through
P AL television equipment.

SECAM

3

PRE.

Push the “PRE.” (preset)
button 4 times.
(In the AV mode, push the
“PRE.” (preset) button once.)

This returns the set to the
normal viewing condition.

The selected Colour System is
automatically memorised.

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Advanced Remote Control Operation

P.AI Operation

R-TUNE

TV/AV

213
546
8

79

+

0

VCR/LD/DVD

VCR

LD/DVD

DISC SIDE

A

+

B

1

P.AI

P.AI (Picture-Artificial Intelligence)

The P.AI continuously detects fine difference in
the picture signal, with great precision, and
including the picture brightness, black level and
contrast.
This function automatically adjusts the picture
to the best quality for the scene, and reproduces
images that provide a sense of depth.

MAIN MENU

SKIP

N

PICTURE MENU SOUND MENU

P.AI

SURROUND WAKE UP

SKIP

1

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Advanced Remote Control Operation

PICTURE menu and SOUND menu Operation

R-TUNE

TV/AV

213
546
8

79

+

0

VCR/LD/DVD

VCR

LD/DVD

DISC SIDE

A

+

B

1

PICTURE MENU

DYNAMIC, STANDARD, and SOFT modes
can be selected. Select your favorite mode.
Adjust the mode using the PICTURE menu
under MAIN menu. (Refer to page 33)

DYNAMIC STANDARD

SOFT

2

SOUND MENU

SPEECH and MUSIC modes let you select
the most effective sound. Adjust the modes
using the SOUND menu under MAIN menu.
(Refer to page 34)

MAIN MENU

SKIP

N

PICTURE MENU SOUND MENU

SKIP

1

P.AI

SURROUND WAKE UP

2

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Advanced Remote Control Operation

Type of broadcast

TV modeAV mode

On-screen display

SURROUND OFF

MONO

Select the AV mode
( AV1, AV2 and AV3 )

SURROUND OFF

MONO SURROUND

STEREO SURROUND

MONO SURROUND

Surround Operation

R-TUNE

TV/AV

213
546
8

79

+

0

VCR/LD/DVD

VCR

LD/DVD

DISC SIDE

A

+

B

1

SURROUND

SURROUND button

The benefits of surround sound are enormous. You
can be completely enveloped in sound; just as if you
were at a concert hall or cinema.
The surround effect can be obtained without the use
of external surround speakers.

On screen display during surround mode.

PICTURE MENU SOUND MENU

MAIN MENU

P.AI

SKIP

N

SKIP

SURROUND WAKE UP

1

32

MAIN menu Operation

PICTURE menu Operation

Picture Menu Function

DYNAMIC

For viewing in brighter environments.
This menu selects a higher than normal
level of Contrast.

STANDARD

For viewing in normal (evening lighting)
environments.
This menu selects the normal levels of
Brightness and Contrast.

SOFT

For viewing in a dark room.
This menu selects reduced levels of
Brightness and Contrast.

MAIN MENU

PICTURE MENU

1. Push the “Main Menu” button.

2. Select the PICTURE menu by pushing the
Position Left “<” or Right “>” button and

N

Access the PICTURE menu by pushing
the Position Down “∨” button.

3. Select the DYNAMIC, STANDARD or
SOFT by pushing the “Picture Menu”
button.

4. Choose the option and adjust by pushing
the Position Up “∧” or Down “∨” button,
and by setting with the Position Left “<”
or Right “>” button.

1. You can change the level of each Function
(COLOUR, NTSC-TINT, BRIGHT,
CONTRAST, SHARPNESS, COLOUR
TEMP.) for each PICTURE menu.

2. PICTURE menu mode will be memorized for
each TV, AV1, AV2 and AV3 mode.

Item

COLOUR

NTSC-TINT

BRIGHT

CONTRAST

SHARPNESS

Less More

Reddish Greenish

Darker Brighter

Less More

Less More

IndicatorEffect

32 COLOUR

32 NTSC-TINT

32 BRIGHT

63 CONTRAST

32 SHARPNESS

Note:

Even if the TV is not set to NTSC mode, “NTSC-

COLOUR TEMP.

STD COOL WARM

Left Right

TINT” will be displayed and level adjustment
would be possible. But it would not function.

Helpful Hint ( Normalization)

By pushing the Normal “N” button on the Remote Control while the PICTURE menu is displayed, the selected menu will be changed
to the Normal mode.
Normalization will not occur if the menu is not displayed when the “N” button is pushed.
The Normal mode is the factory preset condition. Returning to this original condition is called “Normalization”.

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MAIN menu Operation

SOUND menu Operation

Sound Menu Function

MUSIC

MUSIC mode raises the low and high
tones in music to levels higher than that of
similar tones in SPEECH mode so that a
variety of instruments may be heard more
clearly.

SPEECH

SPEECH mode adjusts the sound of speech
so that newsreaders and other voices are
easier to hear.

MAIN MENU

N

SOUND MENU

1. Push the “Main Menu” button.

2. Select the SOUND menu by pushing the
Position Left “<” or Right “>” button and
Access the SOUND menu by pushing the
Position Down “∨” button.

3. Select the MUSIC or SPEECH by pushing
the “Sound Menu” button.

4. Choose the option and adjust by pushing
the Position Down “∨” button, and by
setting with the Position Left “<” or Right
“>” button.

1. You can change the level of each Function
(BASS, TREBLE) for each SOUND menu.

2. SOUND menu mode will be memorized for
each TV, AV1, AV2 and AV3 mode.

Item

BASS

TREBLE

BALANCE

Less More

Less More

Left SP. Right SP.

IndicatorEffect

48 BASS

48 TREBLE

32 BALANCE

Helpful Hint ( Normalization)

By pushing the Normal “N” button on the Remote Control while the SOUND menu is displayed, the selected menu will be changed
to the Normal mode.
Normalization will not occur if the menu is not displayed when the “N” button is pushed.
The Normal mode is the factory preset condition. Returning to this original condition is called “Normalization”.

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MAIN menu Operation

FEATURES menu Operation

PICTURE AI mode

The PICTURE AI continuously detects fine
differences in the picture signal, with great
precision, and including the picture brightness,
black level and contrast.
This function Automatically adjusts the picture to
the best quality for the scene, and reproduces
images that provide a sense of depth.

MAIN MENU

1. Push the “Main Menu” button.

2. Select the FEATURES menu by pushing

N

the Position Left “<” or Right “>” button
and Access the FEATURES menu by
pushing the Position Down “∨” button.

3. Choose the option and adjust by pushing
the Position Up “∧” or Down “∨” button,
and by setting with the Position Left “<”
or Right “>” button.

BLUE BACK mode

When no picture signal is received, or the signal
is weak, the screen reverts to a blue background
colour and the Sound is muted.
Disable this Feature to continue watching very
weak signals.

Note:

If BLUE BACK mode is set on while a VCR signal
is being viewed, selecting CUE or REVIEW may
cause the screen to revert to the blue background
colour. Disable this Feature to view correctly.

CH COLOUR SET mode

Colour density varying between broadcast
channels can be adjusted to three levels (STD,
HIGH, LOW) for each reception channel.

Blue if no input picture
signal or input signal is
weak

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MAIN menu Operation

CHILD LOCK mode
(No indication in TEXT input mode)

If the Child-Lock function is set ON, picture and
sound of the TV mode being viewed will disappear .

VCR/GAME mode

Reproduction of irregular signals, such as certain
TV games and rental video tapes, may be
improved.

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MAIN menu Operation

LANGUAGE menu Operation

MAIN MENU

1. Push the “Main Menu” button.

2.Select the LANGUAGE menu by

N

pushing the Position Left “
“>” button.

3. Push the Position Up “∧” or Down “∨”

button. The on-screen language
display will change.

<” or Right

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Operation of the VCR / LD / DVD

Manufacturer

Code

Manufacturer

Code

Panasonic/
National
AIWA
FUJITSU
HITACHI
JVC
MITSUBISHI

NEC
ORION
PHILIPS
SANYO
SHARP
SONY
TOSHIBA

10,11,12,13
15,16

20
25,26,27
30,31,32
35,36

40,41,42,43
45,46
50
55,56,57,58
60,61
65,66,67
70,71

VCR

Manufacturer

Code

Manufacturer

Code

Panasonic
KENWOOD
PHILIPS
PIONEER

SAMSUNG
SHARP
SONY

30
35
40,41,42,43

10,11,12,13
15,16
20
25

LD

Manufacturer setting

Remote Control Operation is possible for the VCR’s, LD’s and DVD’s
of the various manufacturers.
After completion of setting, execute the various operations after pushing
the VCR or the LD/DVD button.

Push the button of the unit to be set (VCR or
LD / DVD) .

R-TUNE

TV/AV

1

VCR

LD/DVD

213

2

546
8

79

+

0

VCR/LD/DVD

+

2

While pushing the VCR / LD / DVD Power
button, push the manufacturer code setting
(enter the two digit code), and push the VCR /

1

LD / DVD Stop button.

0

2

2

VCR

LD/DVD

1

MAIN MENU

N

PICTURE MENU SOUND MENU

DISC SIDE

A

B

1

SKIP

SKIP

38

P.AI

SURROUND WAKE UP

DVD

Manufacturer
Panasonic

NOTE:

After setting, execute operation confirmation.
If there is no operation, set a different code.

Code

70

Helpful Hint

(1) The respective VCR / LD / DVD manufacturer code is cancelled

when battery has been exchanged.
Please set it again.

(2) Depending on the model, operation of VCR’s, LD’s or DVD’s of

the manufacturers listed above may not be possible.
(3) In some cases, new products may not be operative.
(4) It will not operate with other than the above manufactures.

Operation of the VCR / LD / DVD

Execute the various operations after pushing the VCR or LD / DVD
button.

Function

Rew (Rewind) /
Review Button

R-TUNE

TV/AV

1

Button

VCR LD/DVD

Rew (Rewind) /
Review Button

213
546

2

8

79

+

0

+

3

1

2
3

4

MAIN MENU

PICTURE MENU SOUND MENU

VCR

VCR/LD/DVD

LD/DVD

N

DISC SIDE

A

SKIP

B

SKIP

5

A

4

6

5

7

8
9

6

VCR Power Button

Stop Button

Still Advance
Button

Play Button

FF (Fast Forward) /
Cue Button

LD / DVD Power
Button

Stop Button

DISC SIDE A
Selection Button

Play Button

FF (Fast Forward) /
Cue Button

P.AI

SURROUND WAKE UP

B

7

8

SKIP

9

SKIP

Rec (Record)
Button

Pause / Still Button

Position Number
Up and Down
Button

DISC SIDE B
Selection Button

Pause / Still Button

Position Skip
Button

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Troubleshooting

Before you call for service, determine the symptoms and make a few simple checks as shown below.

Picture

Snowy Picture

Multiple Image

Interference

Normal Picture

No Picture

Symptoms

Sound

Noisy Sound

Normal Sound

Noisy Sound

No Sound

No Sound

Checks

Aerial Location, direction or Connections

Aerial Location, direction or Connections

Electrical Appliances
Cars / Motorcycles
Fluorescent Lamps

Volume
(Check whether the mute function has been
activated by the Remote Control.)

Not plugged into AC outlet
Not switched on
Contrast and Brightness / Volume setting
(Check by pushing the Power Switch or Stand­by button on the Remote Control.)

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No Colour

Scrambled

Coloured Patches

No Colour

Colour Control

Normal Sound

Retune Channels

Normal or

Weak Sound

Magnetic interference from unshielded
equipment TV set moved while “ON”
Turn the TV set off for 30 minutes, using the
“Power” Switch on the TV set.

Normal Sound

Sound System (Refer to page 28)
Colour System (Refer to page 29)

Noisy Sound

Cleaning

To ensure continued excellent performance by this product, periodic cleaning is recommended.

The unit contains many plastic
parts. For this reason DO NOT
use benzine, thinner or other
chemicals to clean the unit.

DO NOT bring into contact with
insecticide or other volatile
substances.
DO NOT allow the unit to come
into contact for extended periods
with rubber or vinyl products.

Dust will accumulate on the
picture screen. Please wipe
with the soft cloth from time to
time. If you use a chemically
treated cloth, please be careful
to follow the instructions that
come with the cloth.

Remove dirt and soiling by
wiping with a light cloth.
Even if the unit is heavily soiled,
do not apply cleaner directly to
the unit. Soak a cloth in a
solution of neutral cleanser
thinned with water. Then wring
out the cloth, wipe the unit
clean, and finish by wiping with
a dry cloth.

41

Specifications

Power Source

Power Consumption

Receiving System

TC-21P50R
AC Auto 110 V-240 V, 50/60 Hz

125 W
Stand-by condition 7 W

17 Systems Function

1
2
3
4
5
6
7

8

9
10
11
12
13
14

15
16
17

PAL B, G, H
PAL I
PAL D, K
SECAM B, G
SECAM D, K
SECAM K
NTSC M (NTSC 3.58/4.5 MHz)

NTSC 4.43/5.5 MHz
NTSC 4.43/6.0 MHz
NTSC 4.43/6.5 MHz
NTSC 3.58/5.5 MHz
NTSC 3.58/6.0 MHz
NTSC 3.58/6.5 MHz
SECAM I

PAL 60 Hz/5.5 MHz
PAL 60 Hz/6.0 MHz
PAL 60 Hz/6.5 MHz

1

Reception of broadcast transmis­sions and Playback from Video
Cassette Tape Recorders

Playback from Special VCR's

Playback from Special Disc
Players and Special VCR's

Receiving Channels

Tuning System

Regular TV

VHF BAND

2-12 (PAL / SECAM B, K1)
0-12 (PAL B AUST.)
1-9 (PAL B N.Z)
1-12 (PAL / SECAM D)
1-12 (NTSC M Japan)
2-13 (NTSC M U.S.A)

CATV

S1-S20 (OSCAR)
1-125 (U.S.A CATV)
C13-C49 (JAPAN)
S21-S41 (HYPER)
Z1-Z37 (CHINA)
5A, 9A (AUST.)

Volume synthesizer
Auto Search Tuning

UHF BAND

21-69 (P AL G, H, I / SECAM G, K, K1)
28-69 (PAL B AUST.)
13-57 (PAL D, K)
13-62 (NTSC M Japan)
14-69 (NTSC M U.S.A)

POS (Position) : 100 Position

42

Specifications

Audio Output

Headphones

Aerial Impedance
Video/Audio Terminals

Accessories Supplied

16 W [ 8 W + 8 W ] ( MAX )
15 W [ 7.5 W + 7.5 W ] ( 10 % THD )

3.5 mm Plug × 1

75 Ω Unbalanced coaxial

AV 1, 2, 3 S-Video In Y:1 Vp-p, 75 Ω

DVD (Y / P
Video In 1 Vp-p, 75 Ω
Audio In Approx. 0.5 V 47 KΩ

Monitor Out Video Out 1 Vp-p, 75 Ω

Audio Out Approx. 0.5 V 1 KΩ

AV1 IN (Rear) : S-Video, Video, Audio L/R terminals
AV2 IN (Front) : S-Video, Video, Audio L/R terminals
AV3 IN (Rear) : Video or Y / PB / PR, Audio L/R terminals

Remote control Transmitter TNQE 214
R6 (AA) Battery × 2
75 Ω coaxial aerial plug

B / PR)

C:0.3 Vp-p, 75 Ω

Dimensions
( W × D × H )

Weight (Mass)

657.2 mm × 472 mm × 471 mm

25.7 Kg (Net)

Note:

Design and Specifications are subject to change without notice. Weight and Dimensions shown are approximate.

43

Customer’s Record

The model number and serial number of this product can be found on its cabinet. You should
note this serial number in the space provided below and retain this book plus your purchase
receipt as a permanent record of your purchase to aid in identification in the event of theft or
loss and for Warranty Service purposes.

Model Number Serial Number

Printed in Japan

MB0999S0(MS)

Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.

Central P.O. Box 288, Osaka 530-8692, Japan