Panasonic TC-26T1Z User Manual

Panasonic

Colour Television

TC-26T1Z

Operating Instructions

Please read thiese instructions compieteiy before operating this set
and retain li for future reference.

T0B620846

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

Table of Contents

Before Operating this Set

Battery Instailation and Repiacement

VCR Mode Seiection

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8

Location of Controls for TV Set..............................................10

Location of Controls for Remote Control

For Regular TV Operation...........................................................................................................................12

For VCR Operation..................................................................................................................................... 14

Location of Terminals.............................................................16

How to Connect an Aerial.......................................................18

Automatic Turn-off Function ..................................................19

Connection

Pattern 1 : Via the &-V¡deo and Audio Terminals ......................................................................................20

2: Vie the Video and Audio Termináis ...................................................................................... 22

3 : Via the “Monitor Out" Terminals ............................................................................................24

Tuning Procedure (Automatic Search)

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26

Tuning Procedure (Manual Search)

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28

Fine Tuning Operation .......................................................... 30

Tuning the TV Set to the VCR

Programme Name Writing Operation

Programme Number Skip Operation

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34
36

Table of Contents

Basic Operation on the TV Set
General Operation on the TV Set

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40

Basic Operation on the Remote Control ................................44

Picture Menu Operation

Menu Select Operation ...............................................................................................................................46

To Adjust the Picture Menu.........................................................................................................................47

Sound Menu Operation

Menu Select Operation .............................................................................................................................. 48

To Adjust the Sound Menu......................................................................................................................... 49

General Operation on the Remote Control

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50

Operation for VCR...................................................................54

Warnings and Cautions

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56

Troubleshooting .....................................................................57

Specifications

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58

Before Operating this Set

Preparations

Connect the Aerial Cabie to the RF in Terminal

VKF Aeria

Mixer

UHF Aerial

-[2}*' Aerial Plug

Connect the Plug to the vrall outlet

How to connect an Aerial

For connection details refer to page 18.

Connect the AC Plug to AC Outlet

This TV set can be operated or> AC
230 V, 5Û Hz.

For Warnings and Cautions details, refer to page 56.

Note:

Remove the plug from the wetl outlet
when the TV set is not used for a
prolonged period of time.

Battery Installation and Replacement

Batteries: Use two “R6" size batteries

1

open the cover.

Push down and remove the cover.

2

Two ''R6" size

Replace the batteries.

Insert the batteries with the correct polarity a$
indicated by the " + and " " symbols,

3 .

Replace the cover.

Do rKt use rechargaabld (Ni-Cd) battenes.

They are partially different in and performance and may fail to ensure the desired function.

Battery precautions

The incorrect use of batteries can cause electrolyte leakage which will corrode the remote control transmrtter
or cause the batteries to burst. The fdlnving precautior^ must be observed carefully.

Old Batterjes New Batteries

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Reptace tioth batteries at the same time

Dispose of them tmrrediateiy.

Don't

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Recharge

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Short'Circuit

Ûort't mix battery types
(albalirte with cerbcxi ¿ine, etc.j

X

Disassemble

Pire

X

Heat or Bum

VCR Mode Selection

8

Location of Controls for TV Set

Location of Controls for TV Set

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No. Description

i1)

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(3)

(4)

<5>

(6>

(7)

(8)

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(10)

Power Switch

TV/AV Sekection Button

Volume Up and Down Buttons

Programme Number Up and Down Buttons

Display Button

Preset Button

Auto/Function Button

Level Adlustment Buttons

System Selection Button (Colour System)

Game Position Button

11

Location of Controls for Remote Control

For Regular TV Operation

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12

Location of Controls for Remote Control

No. Description

(11) TV/AV Selection Button

(12) Off'Urrier Button

(13) Direct ProgreiTiFne Number Selection Buttons

(14) 0/VCR Button

(15) Recall Button

(16) Picture Function Button

(17) Sound Function Button

(18) Normalisation Button

(19) Function ievei Up end Down Buttons

(20) Power (Stand-by) Button

(21 ) Programme Number Up and Down Buttons

(22) Volume Up and Down Buttons

(23) Picture №>ise Reduction Button

(24) Mute Button

(25) Picture Menu Button

(26) Sour>d Menu Button

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Location of Controls for Remote Control

1 For VCR Operation

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® ® ® 0
® ® ® 0

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(27) ­(28) ­(29)-

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(31).

When TELETEXT kil;

Model TY-TA2 (Optional) is
adapited, use these buttone.
For TELETEXT operation,
refer to the Operating

Inetriictlons suppJied with the

TELETEXT kit,

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^33)

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’(35)

-(36)

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Location of Controls for Remote Control

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No.

(27)

(28)

(29) Stop Button

(30) RewIncVReview Button

(31) Play Button

(32)

(33) VCR Power Button

(34)

(35)

(36) Fast Forward Button

Description

Sound 5o№k>n Button for VCR

Pause Still Button

Programine Number Up and Down Buttons for VCR

StiM Advance Button

Record Buttons

15

Location of Terminals

Location of Front and Rear Terminals

16

Location of Terminals

No. Description

(37) AV2 Input Terminate

(38) Aerial Terminal

(39) AVI Input Terminate

(40) Monitor Output Terminate

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How to Connect an Aerial

lb obtajn the best quality picture and sound, an Aerial, the correct cable (75 Ohm coaxial) and the correct

termir^ating plug will be required.

tf a communal A6ria\ system is used, you may require the oonect connection cable and pJug between the

wall >^rial socket and your television reosiver.

Your local Television Service ^ent or Dealer may be able to assist you in obtainir>g ths correct Aerial

system for your particular area artd any aooessories required.

Any matters regarding Aerial installation, upgrading of exlstir>g systems or accessories required, and the
costs Incurred, are the responsibility of the customer

Note;

H your exlstir>9 Asrlal system uses 300 Ohm ribbon cable you will require to use a 300 Ohm to 75 Ohm
B^un.
See below.

300 Ohm to 75 Ohm Baiun

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300 Ohm Ribbon

or

75 Ohm Coaxial Cable

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Automatic Turn-off Function

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Noise Timer

If the set Is not switched off when the TV station stops broadcas^ng,

it will automatically go to stand-by condrtion after 30 minutes.

Note:

This function will not operate when the Television receiver is on AV mode.

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Connection

Pattern 1: Via the S-Video and Audio Terminals

Connect the "AW {S^Vrdeo and Audio) Terminals and Other Equipments as follows.

1
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AV1 Select Operation

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PLAY

Select the "AV1 ” mode by pushing this Ixitton, you can sequentiaJly
seieot TV and tuvo AV modes (AVI and AV2), as shown below.
Selecting mode will appear on the top left of the screen.

Note;

When the S-VIdeo cable is connected to
AVI (frVideo) Termir\al, the "S’Video’’
symbol will be displayed on the screen as
shown left,

Push the "PLAY ’ Button on the Connected Equipment.

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Connection

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Helpful Hint

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SYSTEM

Note:

If the AV signai cannot be obtained fron> piayback equiprrtent, the colour on TV screet^ will appear

according to the receiving Colour System. (Refer to page 39 for details of Colour System.)

System Button

On the AV mode, if the dear picture cannot be obtained even when the
AV signal is received, posh the System Button repeatedly untN the
optimum image can be produced.
For operation detaiiSr re^ to “System Select Operatiorf' on page 39.

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Connection

Pattern 2: Via the Video and Audio Terminals

<6^. Selecting the ”AVt" mode)

Connect the “AV1 ” {Vklee end Audio) Tennlnato and Other Equipments as tolkows«

Equipments

VHS VCR

Meal

VHS Compact Movie Camera

VHS Mo^/íe Camera

AV Mode Select Operation

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Push the TV/AV SeJectfan' Button to select TV mode and two AV modes

(AVI and AV2),

The on-screen display will be changed as foNows.

Selecting mode will appear on the top left of the screen.

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PLAY

Push the '‘PLAf" Button on the Connected Equipment.

Connection

Helpful Hint

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SYSTEM

Note;

If the AV $igr>ai cannot be obtained from playback equipment, the colour on TV screen will appear
according tc the receiving CoJour System. (Refer to page 39 for details of Colour System.)

System Button

On ttie AV mode, if the deer picture canriot be obtained even when tbe
AV signer is received, piish tbe System Button repeatedly until ttie
optinriLim image can be produced

For operation details, refer to “System Seiect Operation" on page 39.

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Connection

Pattern 3: Via the “Monitor Out” Terminals____________

Connect thé "Playbacic" Equipment end "Recording” Equipment via the TV eel as follows.

“Monitor Out" Termlnale contain «Ignats which are on the TV screen at that time, e.g. TV progtwtimes

or Bignala from AV1 or AV2 input

Operation

^ Select the AV mode.

In this caeei select the AV1 mode.
For Operation in detail refer to page 22. and 23.

2 Push the “PLAY" Button on the Connected Equipment.

Note:

Never oonnect the same video recorder with both the VIDEO IN and VIDEO OUT Terminals on
this TV set, as this would cause maKundion and could lead to accrdems.

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25

Tuning Procedure (Automatic Search)

This TV ««t will search automatically through all of the VHP amt UHF bands.
After oomptcition, the bast tuning position Is automatically memorized on each Programme Number.

{TV set must be turned on.)

PRE.

Push the "PRE." (PRESET) Button until the on-ecreen display will appear
as shown below.

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(1) Programme Position Nurr^r
(2) Programme Name Writing
(3) Band
(4) Tuning bar

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Tuning Procedure (Automatic Search)

Push the "AutoyFuriCtior” Button.

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TUNE

Search

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TU>JE

UhF-L

The best tuning
position is auto

next stc^ion

» lo ' ^ yHF-L

CM.1- “

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Completion

matically memorized

PRE.

Return the TV set to the normal operation mode
by pushing this button twice.
A maximum of 30 channels can be programmed.

Helpful Hint

(1) If you need the station name on the screen cisplay together with programme position, refer to the

Pnogramme Name Writing operation on page 34 and 35 for operation details.

(2) After all stations are tuned, push the Programme Number "Up" Button to confirm the tuning condition for

each programme position. If Programme Position Is undesired, it is possible to skip the Programme

Number. Please r^er to the Programme Number Skip dperatbn on page 36 and 37.

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Tuning Procedure (Manual Search)

Ih case only few TV broadcaetingi can be received In your area, Itiis Manual Search operation may be
preferable.

(TV set must be turned on.)

1 PRE,

Push the "PRE." (PRESET) Button until the on-screen display wHI appear

as shown below.

(1) Programme Positron Number
(2) Programme Name Writing
(3) Band

(4) Tuning bar

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Tuning Procedure (Manual Search)

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V A

2

0(g

Ufward Search

Push either the Programme Number Up "a" or Down "v" Button to select

the desired Programme Number on which you want to tune the TV station
of your choice.

Push either the Level Ad}us№ient Up “+" or Down ' BiJtton* the TV
station broadcastirig on tire next higher or lower frequency wiN be
automatically tuned and memorized.

1

CH.-

TUNE

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Search

PRE.

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1

CH,_

TUNE

position is auto

matically memorized

If an undesired TV station is received, push the same button again untii

the desired TV station is tuned.

Repeat steps 2 and 3 to tune ali the available TV stations on the
remaining programme numbers.
Note:
Ensure that a new programme number is set (Step 2) before tuning the
next station.

Return the TV set to the normal operation mode by pushing this button
three times.
A maximum of 30 channels can be programmed.

UHF-L

1 f‘

Helpful Hint

(1) If you need the station name on the screen display togethar with programme position, refer to the

Programme Name Writing operation on page 34 and 3S for operation details.

(2) After all stations are tuned, push the Prograrrvna Number “Up" Button to confirm the tuning condition for

each programroe position. If Programme Position is undesired, it is possible to skip the Programme
Number. Please refer to the Programme Number Skip operation on page 36 and 37.

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Fine Tuning Operation

Under rwntial reception condition, this function Is not used.

However, \n stese of poor reception or conetani interference, s eiight adjustment of №e tuning may

Improve the picture end sound qusNty.

(TV set must be turned on.)

1

PRE.

Rrstpush Second push

1

CH--

TUH£

UHf -L

Push the “PRE," (PRESET) Button three times.

The on'Screen display will appear as shown below.

Jll/

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WHF'L

Third push

1

pine tune

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1

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Fine Tuning Operation

Push and hoW the Level Adjustment Up "4” or DownButton until

picture and sound are improved.

When the aboi/e fine tuning operation has been performed,
the AFC furKtion is deactivated, so that the' W symbol a|i^>ears
to the left of the Programme Number

AFC OFF symbol

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ЯМЕ TUNE

Л1 -s t--

Ц 1

PRE.

uhf-l

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\ V - ‘ 11 ‘

The on-screen display will appear as shown.

Return the TV set to the normal operation mode by pushing this

button onoe.

Fine tuning Cancel Operation

Activating the AFC [Automatic Frequency Control) Function,
If you Jater want to reset this Programme Number to the automatically tuned condition with activated AFC
function, perform the following operation step:

(1) Select the programme position conditioned on the AFC off position.

(2) Operate the Tuning procedure (Manual Search). Refer to page 28 and 29.

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Tuning the TV Set to the VCR

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Connection

1 Connect the external aerial to the RF Input Socket on the VCR^

2, Connect the aenal terminal on the TV set to the RF Oinput Socket on the VCR with the supplied

DIN^DIN Coaxial CaDfe

The edjustmente tfeecHbed on this page ane not neceemy, if the VCR la connected to the TV set
via the Video/Audio output eoehets.

1

PRE,

(1)(2) (3)

F4Jsh the “PRE," (PRESET) Button on the TV set until Ihe on
screen dispbay will appear as shown below

(1) Programms Position Number
(2) Programme Name Writing
(3) Band

(4) Tuning bar

Select the “VCR" position by using ''OVCR” Button on the

Remote Control.

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Tuning the TV Set to the VCR

Push the VCR On/Off Button on the VCR to turn the VCR On

Set the "Tfest Signal ’ Switch to ''TEST'’ position or the VCR-

Push the MANU. DownButton or the TV flet^ the TV station
broadcasting on the UHF will be automatically tuned and memorized.
Confirm or the TV set that the received test pattern is as shown below.

6 PRE.

Q 1

CH._

jPanason i c

TUHt

pi

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Note:

This test pattern is used on the Panasonlotiational VCR only.

Return the TV set to the normal operation mode by pushing this
button three times.

Set the Test Signai" switch to ‘Off’ on the VCR.
The TV Is now ready to receive the RF output signal from the VCR,

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□

TUN£

UHF

X

Helpful Hint

If you want the action name on the screen display together with programme position, for operation details,
refer to the Programme Name Writing operation on page 34 and 35.

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Programme Name Writing Operation

2,5 1,6 3,5 4,5

Thi« function f9 uswl, if you wwtt to write the Programme Name on each Programme Number.

(TV Mt must be turned on.)

^ PRE.

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First push

Rust! the “PRE." (PRESET) Button twice,
Tt^e on-screen display will appear as shown beiow.

Second push

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Programme Name Writing Operation

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2

V Л

AUTO

FUN?

Select your desired programme number position.

By pu&hing this txjtbn, you can select one of the four coJumns as

follows.

Each time this button is pLished, the next coiumn selected wiN be

flashing,

PRB

Select your desired character by pushir^ these buttons.
Each time " + Button is pushed, the character wiii be changed

asfdiows.

0-»1-^2 5-9-^A-S...................X-»Y^Z —

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Each time Button Is pushed, the character wlii be changed

in reverse direction.

Repeat steps 2 through 4 tor the remaining programme positions.

After the Programme Name Writing operation is completed^ push

the “PRE." (PRESET) Button twice.

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Programme Number Skip Operation

2,4 1,5 3,4

TtH8 function makoB It postible to sHp the programme numbera on which no TV atatlon are tuned.
Thii functkm 1« only offectivo whan aalacling TV atotlon by pushing №e programme nianbar Up or

Down Button elthar on the TV set or the Remote control.

(TV set must ba turnad on.)

PRE,

1

CM-^

TUNE

Rrstpush

WHF-L

Push the "PRÉ, " fPHESET) Button twice
The ort-screen display will appear as slx>wn beiow.

Second push

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Programme Number Skip Operation

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o

UHF-L

Select a programme number you wartt to skip.

Push theButton,

The OH’Screen display will be changed as shown below.

V ll 1 X
* SKIP—

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Repeat steps 2 and 3 for the remaining undesired programme
position.

UHF-L

The "SKIP" Indicator will appear.

Then Skip function is set on a programme

position.

PRE.

After the skip operation Is completed, push the "PRE," iPRESET)
Button twice.

How to cancel the skip function

Methods

(1) Push the “PRE." (PRESET) Button twice.

Refer to Step 1 on page 36,

(2) Select the skipped programme number by using prograimte number "Up" or ‘Down" Sutton.

Refer to Step 2 on this page.

(3) Push theButton.

The on-screen indicator will be changed from “SKIP' to ' ■ ■ ■
Then skip function will be canceled,

(4) Repeat steps (2) arxi (3).

{5) Push the 'PRE." (PRESET) Button twice.

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Basic Operation on the TV Set

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TV/AV

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FUNCnm

Power on/off operation

Push the "Power Switch" lo turn the TV eel on.
Power indicator will light up.

If the on-screer displav does r>ot appear, the TV eel

is in standi conditiori. Then push the Programme

Number "Up" or “Down" Button on the TV set.

Push the "Power Switch" again to turn ttie TV set off.

DfSMjAV PRE. MJTO - ^ 9V«1

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DO © ©

Note:

In the stand-by condition, it is abie to turn the TV set on
by pushing the ‘ Power (Stand-by)" Button. "Direct
Programme Number Soiection" Buttons (0—9] and
Programme Number Up and Dcwn Buttons on the remote
control.

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VKO AinO|^

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Operation on the TV Set

Programnrte NumiMr Up/Down Oporatk>n

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- +

O

Push the Programme Number Up "a" Button to setect the higher
programmes.

Push the Programme Number Down ' V Button to select the tower
pro§ramrr>e5.

Volume Up/Down Operation

The sound level can be atjjusted in steps.

Push the Volume Up “ + " Button to irtcrease the sound level.
Push the Volume Down “ - Button to decrease the sound level.

On-screen display will appear as shown.

SYSTEM

Cotour System

- CLR“flUTC

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BLUE

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System Select Button

'Hiis Button Is used only AV mode. Nonnally, the System Switch is
automattoaily set to the CLR>AUTO Mode on the AV mode If the clear

ptoture cannot be obtained even when the AV aignai is received, push

the *'&ysterrr Button repeatedly until the optimum image can be

produced. The colour on TV screen wNi be changed as shown below.

PAL

-►

1 ___________i

MAGENIA CYAN

___________

NTSC 4 43

1

___________1__________

NTSC 3.56

___________i__________

RED

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General Operation on the TV Set

Picture and Sound Control

Picture arMi Sound have bean set according to the factory-preset levale.

You can change these settings according to your daalrad level.

Hofwever you can change only the last function menu before standby function is enabled.
When you want to set the other menu^ use the "Picture Menu"* Button or "Sound Menu" Button

on the remote controL

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General Operation on the TV Set

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4- Tn^ei.£-*OH OFF

By pushing the "Auto/Furction" Button sequentially^ the on*
screen display will be changed ae shown.

Sdtect the desired functNDn.

^ COLOUR

i

hTTSC-Tim'

*

BRIGHT

contrast

\

SHARPNESS

№>te;

» XBS-E)ftra Bass System:

When the XBS is activated, the

XBS

TREBLE

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)

dynamic knv frequency ranges
are boosted.

• “WTSC-TINT' indicator will
appear on the ecreen only if
“NTSC4.43" or' 1irSC3.S8" is
selected.

SOUNDS :hU&tC:

'J XB5 -»(№ OFF

* -mEBLE-^ON OFF

ON Positron

(e.g. Seiectrng the “COLOUR” function)

By using the Level Adjustment Up or Down Button, the level
indicator on the screen will be charged as shown.

Push the V' Button to increase the level of selected function.
Push theButton to decrease the level of selected function.

(e.g. Selecting the "XBS” function}
By using the Level Adjustment Upor DownButton, the arrow

point at ON or OFF position and the colour fs changed from
white to red.

FOUND? :HuSJ C

XBS

4TREBUS-FOM OFF

OH-»OFF

*

OFF Portion

Repeat steps 1 and 2 for the remaining functions.

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General Operation on the TV Set

1

TV«V

AV mode Select Operation

Push the “TV/AV Selection' Button to select the TV and two AV modes
(AV1 and AV2),
The on-screen display will be changed as follows.

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Note:

(1) If the AV signal cannot he obtained from playback equipment, the

Colour on TV screen will appear according to the receiving Colour
System. (Refer to page 39 for details of Colour System,)

(2) When TV mode is selected, the last Programme Number will

appear on the screen.

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General Operation on the TV Set

aSPLAY

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Actuar Channel-

Colour System-

Prrjgramme
Position Number

Game Position
indicator------------

DIflpiay Button

Push the "Dtspiay" Button, the on-screen display will appear as
shown belcw.

Programme Position Number

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Push again the ‘^Display" Button, theon^soreen display will

disappear.

Game Poaftlon Button

By pushing the ‘Game Position " Bunon, reproduction of irregular
signals su^ as certain TV games and rental video tapes will be
improved
This funotion is effective when the RF IN Terminal is connected.
The Game Positioh" indicator will appear as shown Mow.
Or-soreen display will disappear automatically.
Push this button again to oance).

Note:

When this button is pushed, the
Picture and Sound menu will be
changed to Picture 2 (DYNAMIC)
and Sound 2 (MUSIC).
And each level will be changed to

Normal mode.
For Picture and Sound menu details,

refer to Picture and Sound Operation

on pages 46 through 49.

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Basic Operation on the Remote Controi

The Remote Control ten only be ueed wtien the Power" Button Is In the on condhion.

(The Power Irxllcator on the TV eet Ughte up)

1

Power (Stand-By) Button

Push this button to turn the TV set on.
Push it again to tum the TV set off.

It is able to turn the TV set on by pushing the ''Direct Programme
Number Selection'' Buttons (0—9) and the “Programme Number
Up or Down " Button,

Note:

Do rtot leave the TV set in the stand-by condition for a long period
of time.
It is better to switch it off when you are away for eictended period of
time.

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Basic Operation on the Remote Control

Programme Number Up/Down Buttons

Push the Programme Number Up “a" Button to eetect the higher

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programme numbere,

0

0^ %

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Push the Programme Number Down 'V Button to select the lower
programme numbers.

Volume Uptown Buttons

Push the Volume Up V" Button to increase the sound level.

Push the Volume DownButton to decrease the sound level.

Direct Programme Number Selection Buttons

One digit programme number

(Programme numbers 09)

You can select the numbem 0 to 9 directl/.

e.g, Selecting programme number“?"

Push the “T" Button.

IWo digit programme number

(Programme numbers 10-29)
e.g, Selecting programme number ‘24"

Push theButton.

The on-screen display will appear as shown.

Push the''2 ' Button.

Push the “4" Button.

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Picture Menu Operation

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Menu Select Operation

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Tlirae menu can be selected to match the TV with ^ wvtchhig environments and/or the visual

aoftweree.
^COLOUR”, "NTSC-Tir4T", “COrmUST”, "BRIQKTNESS" and "SHARPNESS” are memorized Into each

menu; letting you tailor the vieuel effect of your favorite picture.

(The level is preset at the factory.)

By pushing this button, you can sequentially select three picture menu

PICTURE

MENU

(STANDARD, DYNAMIC and MILD), as shown below.

PICTURES (MILD)
For watching a1 moderately dark
places, it is set at pictures where
consideration is giver to dark scer>es.

PICTURE Z {DYNAMIC)
For watching at bright places, K is set at
modulated picture where contrast eftect
is strongly felt.

PICTURE 1 (STANDARD)
For watchicig at standard brightness, it

is set at standard picture.

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Picture Menu Operation

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To Adjust the Picture Menu

"1 PfCTURE

MENU

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By pushing this button, you can sequentially select three picture
menu as shown below.

For each picture menu, the function levels can be

adjusted as shown in following steps.

Select your desired function by pushing ttie ^ Button repeatedly,
the on-screen display will appear as shown below.

COLOUR NTSC-TINT ^ BRIGHT -CONTRAST

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SHARPNESS-

Note:
'T^rrSC^TINT’ indicator will appear on the screen oniy rf ‘'IVTSC4.43’'
or "NTSC3.58" Is selected.

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(e.g. Setecting the ‘^PICTURE Г menu)

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(e,g. Selecting the “COLOUR” function)
By pushing the V Button or " Button, the on-screen display of

the level indicator will appear as shown.

Push the V Button to increase the level of selected function.

Push the Button to decrease the level of selected fur^tion.

Repeat steps 1 through 3 for the remaining picture menu

By pushing this button, the selected menu will be changed to the

Nonmal mode
The on-screen will appear as shown.

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Sound Menu Operation

Menu Select Operation

1,4

ThrM menu can be «elected for perfect matctiing of the programmée and/or visual aoftwares.

"Extra Base System” and "TREBLE” ei« memorized Into each menu; letting you eelect your favorite
mood by inputting the desired mode.
(The level Is praset at the factory.)

SOUND

MENU

By pushing this button. ^ can sequentially select three sound menu
(STANDARD MUSIC and SPEECH), as shown below.

SOUNDS (SPEECH)
For Ne\№ programme.

SOUND 2 (MUSIC)
For MUSIC programme

SOUND 1 (STANDARD)
For Normal use.

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Sound Menu Operation

To Adjust the Sound Menu
1 SOUND

(e.g. Selecting the "MUSIC" menu)

Select your desired function by pushing the ''S” Button sequentially.

The on-screen display will appear as shown below.

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'7 XBS -►On

^ TREfiLe-»ON

XBS

Note:

When the XBS is activated, the dynamic low frequency ranges are

boosted.

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By pushing this button, /hj can sequential^ select three
sound menu as shown below.

For each sound menu, the function levels can be adjusted
as shown in following steps.

TREBLE

3 ^

^□UMSe -:hL;9TC:

xes -»ON wp

♦ 'raeSLE'^ON OFF

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9 XB3 ^ON Off

4- THEBLE^ON OFF

(e.g. Selecting the “XBS'function)

By using the Level Adjustment Up V or DownButton, the arrow

point at ON or OFF position and the oolour Is ohanged from

white to red.

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'7 XBS

4 TRIBLE-fON Opp

By pushing this button, the selected menu will be changed to the

Normal mode.

The on-screen will appear as shown.

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Repeal steps 1 through 3 lor the remaining sound menu.

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General Operation on the Remote Control j

1

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Pusti the ‘TV/AV Selection'’ Button on the Remote Control to select

TV mode and two AV nriodes (AVI and AV2).

on-screen display will be changed as follows.

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Note:

(1) If the AV signal cannot be obtained from playback equipment,

the Ckslour on TV screen will appear according to the receiving

Colour System. (Refer to page 39 for details of Colour System.)

(2) When TV mode is selected, the last Programme Number will

appear on the screen.

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General Operation on the Remote Control

Push the “Mute'* Button to mute the sound.

Push this button once to mute the sound 50%.
The on-screen display wili appear as follows.
The previous sound level wilt appear in yellow.

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The "Mute" symbol will remain unchanged.

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Push this button again to mute the sound pertectly.

The previous sound level will appear in red.

The “Mute" symbol will remain unchanged.

Push this button onoe again to restore the previous

sound level.

Note:
In the “Mute" condition, you can use the Volurne ''Down“ Button.
Usir>g the Volume "Up" Button, the “Mute“ will be canceled.

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Push the “RscaH" Button to activate the on-screen display as shown below.

Programme Position

Number
Actual Channel

Colour System-

Sound menu-

picture menu­PMR on or off

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Push again to cancel.

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■Gaine Position

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-P -Nft ON

-Off Timer

To be continued te

4

CHia

The Programme
Number and Actual
Channel will remair^.

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General Operation on the Remote Control

Off Timer Button

The TV set may be pre-eet to switch off after a period.
Pushing the "Off timer" Button will set the TV for 30 minutes.
To set 60 minutes, push this button again, and again for 90 minutes.
Pushing this button once more will return the Pre-set time to zero.

30’^ 60-90-^0

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______ _

Whsn a time tor switch off has been set, the pre-set time wiil be displayed
as foliows. (e.g. setting for 30 min.)
The on-screen display will disappear automatically.
To confirm the remaining time, push the "Recall” Button and the remaining
time ts displayed on-screen.
Three minutes before the time for switch off, the display of remaining time
will begin to flash.

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[ General Operation on the Remote Control

Note:

Pre-set time may be cancelled in tlw following ways.
(1) Set the Pre-set Time condition to "O'* by Losing the “Off timer" Button.
(2) Tu ming the TV set off, using the “Power" Button on the Remote

Control or tf>e “Power" Switch on the TV set.

Picture Molee Reduction Button

The Picture Noise Reduction system is a system designed to effectively
reduce the Picture Noise.
The on-screen display will appear as foNows.

P'NR OH

When the Picture Noise Reduction System Is ON, the Picture Noise
will be soft.

When the Picture Noise Reduction System is OFF, the Picture Noise

will be sharp.

On the channel of weak broadcasting signal or no signal, the colour on
TV screen wili appear according to the receiving Colour System. And
the noise will be muted automaiicaily.

Note:

When you want to watch the weak broadcasting in spite of the
disturbance, turn the Picture Noise Reduction to ON condition, Then
the TV set will be able to receive the weak broadcasting.

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Operation for VCR

This Infrared remote control is designed specifioally to be used with selected Panasonic/National VCRs,

Some model VCRs have different functions, so please refer to the individual instruction booklet to ensure
compatibility when using this remote control with Panasonic/National VCRs, consult your dealer for details.

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2

3

SOUND
SELECT

В

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Sourtd select Button for VCR

You can select the Sound mode {Stereo or Bilingual) by pushing this
button.

For sound select operation details, refer to operating instructions of the

VCR.

^uee/Still Button

Push to stop the tape temporarily during playback.

A stlll'Picture will be shown.

Stop Button

Push this button to atop the tape

Rew (Rewincl)/Revlew Button

Push this button to rewind the tape.
During №e playback mods, holding this button down will allow you to
view the picture In reverse direction rapidly. (Review)

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Operation for VCR

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Play Butter
Push this button to playback the tape.

Progremma Number Up and Do¥m Buttons tor VCR

Push the Pfogramrr>B Number “Up” or “Down" Button to select a
programme position wtiicti you want to tune to a TV station.

VCR Power Button

Push this button to turn the VCR on.
Push again to turn it off.

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10

Rec (Record) Buttons

Recordirrg is started by pushing these 2 buttons at the same time.

Still Advance Button

Whiie in the still mode, push this button to advance the picture

one frame at a time.

FF (Fast Forwapd}/Cue Button

Push this button to fast forward the tape­During the playback mode, holding this button down will aiJow you to

view the picture in the lorward direction rapidly. (Cue)

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Warnings and Cautions

Povirer Source and TV Syetem

This TV set car be operated on AC 230 V, SO Hz
It is designed exdjsively for broadcast systems PAL B. G,

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To prevent dairiage which may resuit in fire or electricai shock hazard, do

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I not expose the TV set to rain or excessive moisture.

High Voltage:
Do not remove the rear cover as live parts are accessible when rear

cover is removed.

Adequate ventilation is essential to prevent failure of electrical

components.

A/old exposing the TV set to direct sunlight and other sources of heat.

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Remove the AO plug from the wall outlet (Power point) when the TV

set is not used for a prolonged period of time.

CaMnet and Picture lUbe Cara

The cabinet and picture tube can be kept in good condition by simply
wipir\g with a clean, soft doth moistened with rnild detergent and water

Do not use soluticne containing benzol, petroleum or a chemical doth.
For safety, remove the AC plug from the wall outlet.

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Do not used this set if abnormal operation occurs.

Ex : Smoke, odd sounds, or smells. Turn the power switch off and

disconnect the AC plug, if you notice any unusual operation.

Troubleshooting

you call for service, determine the aymptotns and make a few simple citedts as shown below.

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Specifications

Power Source

AC 23Q V, 50 Hz

Power Consumption

155W
Stand-by conditior 11W

Receiving System

4 Systems Function

1

PALB.G Planck from Video Tape

Reoeption of broadcasts and
Recorders

2
3
4

Receiving Channels

Regular TV

NTSC 4.43/5.5MHz
NTSC 3.58/5.5MK2

PAL eOhtZ

VHP BAND
1-11

UHF BAND

21 -69

Playback from
Special Video Tape
Recorders

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Specifications

Tuning System

Plctum Tube

Audio Output

Aerial Impedance

Video/Audio Témiinate

Voitage synthesizer

Type 26 (66 cm) measured diagonally

110“ deflection

internal Speaker 3W (t^ax.)

75П Unbalanced coaxial

Accessories Supplied

Remote схэтю! x 1
R6 Battery x 2

Dimensions (W x 0 x H)

Mass

S-Video In

AVI

AV2

Monitor Out

622 mm x 458 mm x 563 mm

Video (n 1 Vp-p, 75Q
Audio In

Video in

Audio In Approx, 400mV
Video Out
Audio Out Apprax 400mV

Y: 1,0Vp-p,75il

C: 0,3 VpiJ, 75Л

Approx, 400mV

1 Vpi), 7Ш

1 Vp-p, 75Л

32,0 kg (Net)

Note:

Desigrt and Spedfications are aub}ect to char>ge without nctice-

Weight and Din>er^on$ shown are approximate.

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Customer’s Record

The serial number of this product can be found on its rear cover. 4)u should note the serial number of
this unit in the space presided bekw and retain this book as a permanent record of your purchase to
aid In identification in the event of theft or foss

Model Number TC-Z6T1Z Serial Number

Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.

Cereal RQ Вок 288, Osaka 530-61. Japan

Printed РП Jsfjan
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