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Please read these instructions
before operating this set and
retain them for future reference.
TQB620896-2
Dear Panasonic Customer
Welcome to the Panasonic family of Customers.
We hope that you will have many years of enjoyment from your new
TV/VCR Combination.
To obtain the maximum from your new set, read these Instructions
before making for any adjustments and retain them for future reference.
Retain your purchase receipt also, and note down the Serial Number of
your set in the space provided on the rear cover of these Instructions.
HQ (High Quality) Picture System
Video recorders carrying the HQ symbol mark feature the VHS High Quality Picture System. This system
assures complete compatibility with VCRs that use the conventional VHS system.
Copyright
You may use pre-recorded TV broadcasts and musical programmes for your personal entertainment only.
However, you are not permitted to utilize them for any other purpose without the consent of the copyright
holder.
Connect the Aeriai Cable to the RF In Terminal
Connect the Plug to the wall outlet
How to turn the Power On
First Switch on from NEW
Battery Installation
Battery precautions...................................................................................................................................................8
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Front Control Panel ..............................................................................................................................................
How to open the Control Panel Cover.................................................................................................................
How to insert or eject a video cassette
Remote Control.......................................................................................................................................................12
Buttons located under the Remote Control’s door
Controls and Terminals on the TV........................................................................................................................
How to connect; the Video and Audio Input Terminals
the Monitor Out Terminals
Reproducing a tape: using another VCR and recording to this VCR
using this VCR and recording to another VCR
Connecting microphones
Country System Selection...................................................................................................................................
Automatic Search...................................................................................................................................................
Manual Search ....................................................................................................................................................
Fine Tuning
How to Cancel the Fine Tuning Function
Programme Number Skip
How to Cancel the Skip Function..........................................................................................................................
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How to switch ON or OFF from STAND-BY mode
Programme Number Selection
Direct Programme Number Selection.................................................................................................................. 32
Two Digit Programme Number Selection
Channel Select
Volume .................................................................................................................................................................34
TV/AV Selection
Normal
Mute
Recall.....................................................................................................................................................................
Off Timer
Sound System Selection
Colour System Selection.......................................................................................................................................39
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Picture Menu Selection
Feature Menu (Picture)
Feature Menu (VCFVGAME, NOISE TIMER and BLUE BACK)
Feature Menu (P.NR)
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Play ........................................................................................................................................................................
Stop/Eject
FF (Fast Forward)
Rew (Rewind)/Review
Pause/Stil! ........................................................................
Rec (Record)
Repeat................................................................................................................................................................. 52
F. ADV (Frame Advance)
Monitor ................................................................................................................................................................ 52
Slow
Tracking
SP/LP (Standard Play/Long Play)
Using the tape position Counter............................................................................................................................ 54
Skip Search ...................................................................................................................................................... 55
Blank Search..........................................................................................................................................................55
Time Search
Auto Index Search............................................................................................................................................... 57
Auto Intro Search
index Search
Intro Search
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Preparation...................................................................
ECHO Level
MIC Level
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Connect the Aerial Cable to the RF In Terminal
To obtain optimum quality picture and sound, an Aerial, the correct cable {75 Ohm coaxial) and the correct
terminating plug are required.
Your local Authorised Service Centre or Dealer may be able to assist you in obtaining the correct Aerial system for
your particular area and any 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.
If a communal Aerial system is used, you may require the correct connection cable and plug between the wall Aerial
socket and your television receiver.
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Connect the Plug to the wall outlet
How to turn the Power On
For Power Source details, refer to page 78.
Note;
Mains plug types vary between countries.
The mains plug shown at left may therefore
not be the type fitted to your Unit.
Power Indicator
Push the Power switch on the Television to
turn the set on.
The Power Indicator will light.
Stand-by
Power On
Note:
When in the Stand-by condition, it is possible
to turn the TV set on by pushing
* the “Power (Stand-by)“ button
* any of the "Direct Programme Number
Selection” buttons (0-9)
* the Programme Number Up and Down
buttons.
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Red
Green
First Switch on from NEW
After you first switch on your Unit from NEW, and then push the ‘VCR" button (refer to pages 15 and 64), the
TV/VCR will automatically turn on to “VCR CLOCK SET” Mode.
Refer to page 48 on how to Set the Clock.
If the “VCR” button is not pushed, the TVAfCR Unit will operate normally.
However the Clock will not be set, and this will inhibit such functions as Timer Recording.
Battery Installation
1
Open the cover.
A slight downward pressure while pulling towards the bottom
will ensure easy removal.
Batteries: Use two “R6 (AA)” size batteries.
Replace the batteries.
Insert the batteries ensuring correct polarity.
This is identifiable by the V andsymbols on both the
batteries and inside the battery compartment.
Replace the cover.
Do not use rechargeable (Ni-Cd) batteries.
They are different in shape and performance and may fail to ensure correct operation.
Battery precautions
The incorrect use of batteries can cause electrolyte leakage which will corrode the Remote Control or cause the
batteries to burst. The following precautions must be observed carefully:
Old Batteries
New Batteries
Don’t mix battery types Don’t Recharge,
(alkaline with carbon zinc, etc.)
Name
Ref. Page
Function
AUTO
POWER
ON
AUTO
COUNTER
RESET
AUTO
EJECT
REWIND
SHUT OFF
AUTO PLAY
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Feature
TC-W21
Feature
TC-W21
Feature
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TC-W21
Feature
When the unit is in Stand-by, the power is automatically on the moment the video
cassette tape is inserted.
When a video cassette tape is inserted, the counter is reset to “0:00,00”
autonnatically.
When a tape without erasure prevention tab comes to an end, the tape is
automatically rewound to the start and is then ejected.
When the power is switched off during rewinding, the power of the TV is shut off
immediately, but the power of the VCR will be shut off only after completion of
tape rewinding.
When a tape without erasure prevention tab is inserted, playback starts
automatically.
AUTO
REWIND
AUTO REC
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Feature
TC-W21
Feature
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When the tape comes to an end after playback or fast forwarding, the tape is
rewound to the start automatically.
When the tape reaches its end during recording, it will automatically be rewound
to the beginning and the tape will then be ejected.
When the memory is set, the counter stops at “0:00,00”.
Automatic Frequency Control, also known as AFT (Automatic Fine Tuning),
automatically keeps the TV tuned to the strongest part of a broadcast
transmission.
A list of available functions, displayed on the TV screen.
Selecting a menu item in some cases brings up a second, more detailed Menu.
Different countries encode the colour information content of the TV picture
differently.
The basic systems are; PAL, NTSC and SECAM, but there are many variations
on these.
Different countries encode TV sound differently.
The basic systems are; 4.5, 5.5, 6.0 and 6.5 MHz.
(MHz = Mega Herts)
Front Control Panel
Main power button
Insertion slot for cassette tape
Cover
Opening button for the Cover
KARAOKE Indicator
Timer setting Indicator
Picture recording Indicator
Receiver for signals from the Remote Control
Power Indicator for the clock
Stand-by/Power On Indicator
Stand-by
Power On
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Red
Green
How to open the Control Panel Cover
Push the button to open the Control Panel
Cover.
Push the cover to close it.
How to insert a Video Cassette Tape
How to eject the Video Cassette Tape
(D Push the STOP/EJECT button.
Take out the video cassette tape.
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Remote Control
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Sound Mute
TV/AV Selection
Recall (Status Display)
Function
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Rew (Rewind)/Review
FF (Fast Forward)/Cue
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Stop
Pause/Stitl
Frame Advance
REC (Record) Buttons
TV Monitor
Tape Repeat
Programme Number Up and Down Buttons
Volume Up and Down 34
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KARAOKE
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ECHO/MIC
CD
INTROANDEX
CD
CD CD
Direct Channel Selection
Direct Programme Number Selection Buttons
Two Digit Programme Numbers Button
KARAOKE 70
ECHO/MIC (Microphone) Level Adjust 71
INTRO/INDEX
Menu and Level Up and Down Buttons
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57, 58
58, 71
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Buttons located under the Remote Control door
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Helpful Hint
How to open the door on the Remote Control.
Remote Control door
Item
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Key
Function
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TIME
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CALL
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RESET
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MEMORY
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SP/LP
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SLOW
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TIMER-REC
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Position Buttons
TV Feature Menu
Normalisation
Picture Menu
Off Tmer
Skip Search
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Time Search
Blank Search
Counter Call
Counter Reset
Counter Memory
VCR Feature Menu 64
One-Touch Timer Recording
Recording Standard or Long Play Selection
Slow Playback
Timer Record 67
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Slow Level Up and Down Buttons
Tracking Adjustment Buttons
* SPECIAL NOTE:
If this button is pushed after your Unit is first switched on from NEW, it will automatically go
Into 'VCR CLOCK SET’ Mode, Refer to page 48 on how to set the Clock.
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Volume Up and Down Buttons
Preset
Normalisation
TV/AV Selection
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AV Output Terminals
Rew (Rewind)/Review
Play
FF (Fast Forward)/Cue
Pause/Still
Record
Stop/Eject
Description
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AV Input Terminals 18
Microphone 1 Socket
Microphone 2 Socket
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How to connect the “AV” (Video and Audio) input Terminals to other equipment.
When reproducing a tape from a video camera;
To AUDIO/VIDEO outputs
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AUDIO VIDEO
Note;
(1) When an AV mode is selected, and that AV mode has no input picture signal, the Background Colour of the TV
screen will change. (When the Blue-Back function is set to the ON condition; refer to pages 44 and 46 for
details.)
(2) Select AV Input by pushing the TV/AV button; refer to page 34.
(3) Refer to the Instruction Manual supplied with each item of other equipment to be connected, for specific
connection and operational details of that equipment.
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When recording a tape from a laser disc player;
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Playback Operation
1. Select AV Mode.
2. Push the “PLAY” Button on the connected Playback Equipment.
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How to connect the AV Monitor Output Terminals from the TV to other equipment.
The “Monitor Ouf Terminals output the same signals as are on the TV screen at that time.
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When listening to a video cassette
tape through an Audio System;
To the Auxiliary inputs
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When monitoring a video cassette
tape using another TV;
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Note:
• Never connect the same video recorder to both the VIDEO IN and VIDEO OUT Terminals on this TV set, as this
couid cause incorrect operation.
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When reproducing a tape played on another VCR and recording to this VCR.
AUDIO VIDEO
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Operation
1. Set AV Mode using TV/AV button, and set this VCR to Recording Mode.
Refer to page 60 when recording.
2. Set the VCR for playback to PLAY Mode.
Note:
• Refer to the Instruction Manual supplied with the VCR, used for Playback, if necessary.
When reproducing a tape piayed on this VCR and recording to another VCR.
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AUDIO VIDEO
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Operation
1. Set the VCR for recording to the RECORD Mode.
2. Set this VCR to PLAY Mode. (Refer to page 50)
Note;
Refer to the instruction Manual supplied with the VCR, used for Recording, if necessary.
Connecting Microphones
Note:
• An “M6 to M3” adaptor is supplied with the TVA/CR combination Unit.
Use it with microphones fitted with M6 Jack plugs.
• “M6” type Jack plugs are also variously known as “Standard” or "6.5 mm” Jack plugs, and occasionally as “6.35
mm” Jack plugs.
• “M3” type Jack plugs are also variously known as “Mini”, “Miniature” or, more correctly, “3.5 mm" Jack plugs.
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Country System Selection
2 1,3
Before AUTO SEARCH and MANUAL SEARCH, set the “SYSTEM SELECT” mode.
1
PRESET
Push the ‘‘PRESET’ Button.
The menu as shown at right will
appear on the screen.
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Select the appropriate System,
refering to “System Select by
country" as shown below and on
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Push the “PRESET Button 7 times
PRESET
until the “PRESET MENU” on
screen display disappears.
System Select by Country
1
CHI5 PRESET
SYS SELECT
AUTO TUNE
MANUAL TUNE
SOUND SYS
COLOUR SYS
FINE TUNE
SKIP
1
CH15 PRESET
SYS SELECT
AUTO TUNE
MANUAL TUNE
SOUND SYS
COLOUR SYS
FINE TUNE
SKIP
CHINA
5.5MHz
AUTO
OFF
COR
5.5MHz
AUTO
OFF
System Select Condition
The highlight cursor is on
“SYS SELECT
Select between “CCIR" and
“CHINA".
Return to normal viewing.
SYSTEM
{On-screen Indication)
COUNTRY
WHAT YOU SHOULD
SELECT
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CCIR
Hong Kong
Australia
New Zealand
Singapore
Indonesia
Thailand
Malaysia
If you are in any of the above countries,
you should select "CCIR”.
CHINA
China
If you are in the above country, you
should select "CHINA".
Note:
• “CCIR” is an abbreviation of the French Words for International Radio Consultative Committee. Here the term is
used to refer to a (chiefly European) Standard for broadcast television channels.
Some countries employ Slightly different TV channel designation numbers to those of the CCIR International
Standard, for example Australia and New Zealand.
Your combination TV/VCR employs the CCIR International Standard.
Consequently, if you are in Australia or New Zealand, you should use the following Consequently, if you are in
Australia or New Zealand you should use the following cross reference charts when using the “CS” Channel
Select feature, detailed on page 34.
• The receiving channels are as follows;
The On Screen Display shows the CCIR channel numbers. Use this table to Select equivalent Australian and New
Zealand broadcast television channels.
TV Broadcasts Channel No.
3
CCIR
2
4 76
78
80
85
5 6
7
8
9
10
11 12
N.Z.
Australia
CCIR
Australia
CCIR
Australia
CCIR
Australia
Continued with the “Auto Search" Operation on pages 24 and 25, or with the “Manual Search" Operation on pages
26 and 27.
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41
43
54
58
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29
42
44
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30 31
43
45 46
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56
60 61
59
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2
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TV Broadcast Channei No.
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33
45 45/46
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48
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59 59/60 60
62
63
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34
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49
64
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6 7
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35
35 36
47 48
50 51
61
66
65
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37
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67
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38
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53
63
68
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40
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51
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55
64
69
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42
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Automatic Search
3,5 2,4,51,6
This TV set will search automatically through all of the VHF and UMF bands.
After completion, the best tuning position is automatically memorised on each Programme Number
sequentially.
After the “SYSTEM SELECT” Operation, carry out this procedure (or Manual Search).
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PRESET
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Push the "PRESET” Button
twice.
Push the Volume Up or
Down Button.
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CH15 PRESET
SYS SELECT
AUTO TUNE
MANUALTUNE
SOUND SYS
COLOUR SYS AUTO
RNETUNE
SKIP OFF
1
CH15 PRESET
SYS SELECT
AUTO TUNE
MANUAL TUNE
SOUND SYS 5.5MHz
COLOUR SYS AUTO
FINE TUNE
SKIP
COIR
5.5MHz
CCIR
OFF
The highlight cursor moves
to the AUTO TUNE position.
Start automatic tuning
search.
The best tuning position is
automatically memorised.
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After all stations are tuned,
the on-screen display will
automatically change from
the “AUTO TUNE" to the
“SOUND SYS” Position.
Confirm the sound condition
of each Programme Number
by using the Programme
Number Up “a” Button.
If the Sound is not clear or
no sound is produced on a
Programme Number, then
follow the next step, Step 4.
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CH99 PRESET
SYS SELECT
AUTO TUNE
MANUAL TUNE
SOUND SYS 5.5MHz
COLOUR SYS
FINE TUNE
SKIP OFF
CCIR
AUTO
The highlight cursor moves
to the SOUND SYS
position.
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