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TX-- 28MK1C
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TX-- 25MK1C
TX-- 21MK1C
Colour Television
Operating Instructions
TQB8E2826---eng
English
This is an unapproved issue --- for your information only
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WELCOME
Dear Panasonic Customer,
Welcome to the Panasonic family of customers. We hope that you have many years of enjoyment from your
new colour television. This is a very advanced television; however, the Quick Start Guide will tell you how to
have the TV operating quickly. You can then read the instructions completely and retain them for future
reference.
CONTENTS
Warnings and Precautions 2.......................
Quick Start Guide 3...............................
Basic Controls 4..................................
Using the On Screen Displays 5....................
Picture Menu 6...................................
Sound Menu 7....................................
Setup Menu 8.....................................
Tuning Menu 9....................................
Tuning Menu --- Programme edit 10................
Tuning Menu --- Auto Setup 14....................
Tuning Menu --- Manual tuning 15..................
OSD Language 16.................................
Q --- L i n k 1 7........................................
AV Select and Setup 18............................
VCR/DVD Operation 19............................
Te letext O p e r ation 2 0..............................
Audio / Video (AV) Connections 22.................
Via the front AV3 Audio / Video (RCA)
and Headphone Sockets 22.........................
SCART and S--- Video Terminal Information 22.........
ViatherearAV1/AV221Pin(SCART)
and RCA Audio Out terminals 23.....................
Troubleshooting 24...............................
Foryourguidance 25..............................
Specifications 25.................................
WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS
D This TV set is designed to operate on A.C. 220 --- 240V, 50Hz.
D To prevent damage which might result in electric shock or
fire, do not expose this TV set to rain or excessive moisture.
D WARNING : HIGH VOLTAGE !!!
Do not remove the rear cover as live parts are accessible
when it is removed. There are no user serviceable parts
inside.
D Avoid exposing the TV set to direct sunlight and other
sources of heat.
D The On/Off switch on this model does not fully disconnect
the TV from the mains supply. Remove the mains plug from
the wall socket when the TV set is not used for a prolonged
period of time.
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D CABINET AND PICTURE TUBE CARE
Remove the mains plug from the wall socket. The cabinet
and picture tube can be cleaned with a soft cloth moistened
with mild detergent and water. Do not use solutions
containing benzol or petroleum. TV sets can produce static
electricity, care must be taken whenever touching the TV
screen.
D Adequate ventilation is essential to prevent failure of
electrical components, we recommend that a gap of at least
5cm is left all around this television receiver even when it is
placed inside a cabinet or between shelves.
QUICK START GUIDE
Check that you have the accessories and items shown
Operating Instruction book
TQB8E2826U
Remote Control Transmitter
(EUR511200)
L
Remote control batteries
Quick Start Guide
1
the Remote Control Transmitter.
Batteries for
(2 x R6 (UM3) size)
3
For Switzerland and Belgium,
select the desired language
D Make sure that the batteries are
fitted the correct way round.
D Do not mix old batteries with new
batteries. Remove old, e xhausted
batteries immediately.
D Do not mix different battery types,
i.e. Alkaline and Manganese or use
rechargeable (Ni ---Cad) batteries.
Select your country
Press the red button
TV Guarantee
Land
Deutschland
Österreich
France
Italia
España
Portugal
Nederland
Danmark
Sverige
Norge
Suomi
Belgien
Schweiz
ELLADA
E.Eu
Start ATP Suchlauf Abbruch
Auswählen
OR
Auto setup will begin,
your stations will be
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located and stored.
If a compatible VCR is
connected to the AV2
socket, programme data
will be downloaded to
t h e V C R v i a Q --- L i n k .
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ATP A KTI V
SUCHE LÄUFT: BITTEWARTEN
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02 78:01 41
TV / AV : Abbruch
Plug in aerial and connect ancillary equipment
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2
Adjust
Volume
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If you are installing a new Q---Link compatible VCR, you can now switch
First, ensure that the VCR is in Standby mode
Plug in T.V. and switch on
D If the VCR has not accepted download data from the TV, you may need to select the Download option from the VCR’s menu.
D If Q ---Link is not operating correctly, check it is connected to the television’s AV2 socket, the SCART lead is a “full function” type,
and the VCR is compatible with Q ---Link, NextViewLink or similar technologies. Ask your dealer for further details.
D For further information on Q ---Link and connecting equipment, see pages 17, 22 and 23.
it ON. Downloaded tuning data will match the television’s.
If you are installing a new NextViewLink compatible VCR, you will need
to initiate download manually. See the VCR handbook for details.
Change Channel
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BASIC CONTROLS :
FRONT PANEL AND REMOTE CONTROL
MAINS Power On/Off switch
Red light indicates Standby mode.
U s e S t a n d b y s w i t c h , --- , + o r 0 --- 9
buttons to switch TV On
STR (Normalisation store)
Used to store tuning and
other function settings
F (Function select)
Displays the On Screen Display functions,
use repeatedly to select from the available
functions --- Volume, Contrast, Brightness,
Colour, Sharpness, Tint (in NTSC mode),
Bass, Treble, Balance, and Tuning mode.
Standby ON/OFF switch
Switches TV On or Off standby.
Menu buttons
Press to access the Picture, Sound
and Setup menus (see page 5)
Status button
Press to display programme position,
programme name, channel number,
TV system, time, stereo mode
and programme table
Teletext buttons (see page 20)
Headphone socket (see page 22)
RCA Audio/Video sockets (page 22)
TV/AV switch (see page 18)
Increases or decreases the
programme position by one.
When a function is already
displayed, press to increase or
decrease the selected function.
Sound mute On/Off
Cursor buttons to make selections and
adjustments
Switch between viewing TV or AV input
(see page 18)
Coloured buttons used for
Programme Edit functions (see page 10)
Teletext functions (see page 20)
AV selection (see page 18)
Direct TV Record button
(see page 17)
Ambience on/off
Programme / channel change
buttons (0 ---9) and Teletext page
buttons (see page 20)
Direct Channel Access
During normal TV viewing or
when in the Tuning, Programme
edit or Manual tuning menus,
press and then enter channel
number using the numeric
The N button will recall settings
stored with STR
STR (Normalisation store)
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buttons
Programme position for selection of
two digit programmes (10---99) using
numeric buttons
VCR / DVD buttons
(see page 19)
?
TheHelpbuttonprovidesa
demonstration of On Screen
Display menus
USING THE ON SCREEN DISPLAYS
This TV has a comprehensive system of On Screen Display menus to access
adjustments and options
Select
Menu Title
Picture menu
TV/AV
Change
Exit
Instructions
S u b --- m e n u s
Selection
bar
Some selections, for example, Contrast, Brightness, Colour and Sharpness
will allow you to increase or decrease their level.
Some selections, for example, Off timer, allow a choice to be made.
Some selections, for example Tuning menu, will lead to a further menu.
The PICTURE, SOUND and SET U P buttons are
used to open the main menus and also to return to
the previous menu.
The up and down cursor buttons are used to move
the cursor up or down the menus.
Contrast
Brightness
Colour
Sharpness
Colour balance Normal
P--NR Off
AI On
PICTURE
SOUND
Indicator for options
SET UP
The left and right cursor buttons are used to
access menus, adjust levels or to select from a
range of options.
The STR button is used to store settings after
adjustments have been made or options have
been set.
The TV/AV button is used to exit the menu system
and return to the normal viewing screen.
The HELP button will run a demonstration of the
menus available. Press the HELP button and
select one of the options.
HELP
?
STR
TV/AV
?
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PICTURE MENU
This menu allows you to make adjustments to the picture quality
Open the Picture menu
Move to your choice
Increase or decrease levels or
set options
Press the TV/AV button to exit
the Picture menu
TV/AV
Picture menu
Contrast
Brightness
Colour
Sharpness
Colour balance Normal
P--NR Off
AI On
TV/AV
Select
Adjust
Exit
Contrast
Brightness
Colour
Sharpness
Tint
Colour balance
P --- N R
AI
The Contrast, Brightness, Colour and
Sharpness levels can be adjusted to
suit your own preferences and the
viewing conditions.
The Tint adjustment will only appear as
a menu item if you have an NTSC signal
source connected to the TV and will
allow adjustment of the hue.
The Colour balance setting allows you
to set the overall colour tone of the
picture.
P---NR will automatically reduce
unwanted picture interference.
The AI setting automatically analyses
the incoming picture and processes it
to give improved contrast, optimum
depth of field and vivid colour tones.
Picture menu
Contrast
Brightness
Colour
Sharpness
Colour balance Normal
P--NR Off
AI On
Sharpness
TV/AV
Select
Adjust
Exit
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SOUND MENU
The Sound menu will allow you to set your personal preferences for all aspects of sound quality
SOUND
Open the Sound menu
Move to your choice
Increase or decrease levels or
set options
Press the TV/AV button to exit
the Sound menu
TV/AV
TV/AV
Sound menu
Volum e
Bass
Treble
Balance
AI On
MPX Stereo
Mode Music
Ambience Off
Select
Adjust
Exit
Volume
Trebl e
Balance
AI
MPX
Mode
Bass
The Volume adjustment sets the overall
output volume.
Bass adjustment will emphasise the
lower, deeper frequencies and can be
increased or decreased.
Treble adjustment will emphasise the
sharper, higher frequenciesand can be
increased or decreased.
Balance affects the levels of sound
between the left and right speakers.
Adjustment can be made so that the
level from the speakers will suit your
listening position.
The AI setting automatically analyses
the incoming sound signal and
processes it to give lower noise and
optimum tone for the programme
material.
MPX will usually be set to Stereo to
provide the best reproduction,
however if reception deteriorates or if
the service is not available then it is
advisabletoswitchtoMono.Mono
(M1) and (M2) can also be selected if
signals are being transmitted.
The sound can be improved during
Music or Speech mode by selecting the
appropriate function.
Sound menu
Volum e
Bass
Treble
Balance
AI On
MPX Stereo
Mode Music
Ambience Off
Sound menu
Volum e
Bass
Treble
Balance
AI Off
MPX Stereo
Mode Music
Ambience Off
TV/AV
TV/AV
Select
Change
Exit
Select
Change
Exit
Ambience
Ambience provides a dynamic
enhancer to simulate improved spatial
effects.
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SETUP MENU
The Setup menu provides access to various advanced features and also to the Tuning menu
SET UP
Open the Setup menu
Select
Move to your choice
Increase or decrease levels, set
options or access further menus
Press the TV/AV button to exit
the Setup menu
TV/AV
TV/AV
Setup menu
Teletext FLOF
Aspect 4:3
Off timer Off
Q--Link On
Tuning menu
OSD language
Change
Exit
Te l e t e x t
Aspect
Off timer
Q --- L i n k
Tuning menu
OSD Language
The Teletext option allows you to
choose between TOP/FLOF or LIST
mode.
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Aspect allows you to view widescreen
programme material with the correct
aspect ratio (16:9).
Off timer will switch the TV off within a
preset time which you can choose from
between 0 to 90 minutes in 15 minute
intervals.
Q---Link allows you to enable or disable
data communication with a compatible
VCR.Seepage17.
The Tuning menu provides an entry to
many other features including
Programme edit, ATP, Fine tuning,
Manual tuning, Colour system and
Volume correction. See page 9.
OSD Language allows you to select the
language used for On Screen Displays.
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Setup menu
Teletext FLOF
Aspect 4:3
Off timer Off
Q--Link On
Tuning menu
OSD language
Setup menu
Teletext FLOF
Aspect 4:3
Off timer Off
Q--Link Off
Tuning menu
OSD language
TV/AV
TV/AV
Select
Change
Exit
Select
Change
Exit
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TUNING MENU
The Tuning menu provides access to manual, automatic and fine tuning menus
Open the Setup menu
Move to Tuning menu
Access Tuning menu
Move to your choice
Increase or decrease levels, set
options or access further menus
Press the TV/AV button to exit
SET UP
TV/AV
Setup menu
Teletext FLOF
Aspect 4:3
Off timer Off
Q--Link Off
Tuning menu
OSD language
TV/AV
Select
Change
Exit
Programme edit
Auto setup
Manual tuning
Fine tuning
Colour system
Volume correction
Decoder (AV2)
Accessing the Programme edit menu
will allow stations to be moved, added,
deleted, named or locked and provides
access to the TV ---system.
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The Auto setup menu allows you to
automatically retune the TV.
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The Manual tuning menu allows
individual programme positions to be
tuned manually. See page 15.
Stations can be finely tuned using the
Fine tuning adjustment.
The C olour system menu allows you to
decide the correct choice of
transmission standard.
Volume correction allows you to adjust
the volume level of individual stations.
This option is used when a decoder is
connected via AV2. Set to On if a
scrambled signal is to be processed by
the decoder. Set to Off after use.
Setup menu
Teletext FLOF
Aspect 4:3
Off timer Off
Q--Link Off
Tuning menu Access
OSD language
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Return --
Tuning menu
Programme edit Access
Auto setup
Manual tuning
Fine tuning
Colour system AUTO
Volume correc.
Decoder (AV2) Off
TV/AV
TV/AV
STR
Select
Access
Exit
Select
Access
Exit
Store
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