Page 1
Panasonic¡Panasonic¡Panasonic¡Panasonic¡Panasonic¡Panasonic¡Panasonic¡Panasonic
¡Panasonic¡Panasonic¡Panasonic¡Panasonic¡Panasonic¡Panasonic¡Panasonic¡Panasoni
c¡Panasonic¡Panasonic¡Panasonic¡Panasonic¡Panasonic¡Panasonic¡Panasonic¡Panason
ic¡Panasonic¡Panasonic¡Panasonic¡Panasonic¡Panasonic¡Panasonic¡Panasonic¡Panaso
nic¡Panasonic¡Panasonic¡Panasonic¡Panasonic¡Panasonic¡Panasonic¡Panasonic¡Panas
onic¡Panasonic¡Panasonic¡Panasonic¡Panasonic¡Panasonic¡Panasonic¡Panasonic¡Pana
sonic¡
asonic¡Panasonic¡Panasonic¡Panasonic¡Panasonic¡Panasonic¡Panasonic¡Panasonic¡Pa
nasonic¡Panasonic¡Panasonic¡Panasonic¡Panasonic¡Panasonic¡Panasonic¡Panasonic¡P
anasonic¡Panasonic¡Panasonic¡Panasonic¡Panasonic¡Panasonic¡Panasonic¡Panasonic¡
Panasonic¡Panasonic¡Panasonic¡Panasonic¡Panasonic¡Panasonic¡Panasonic¡Panasonic
¡Panasonic¡Panasonic¡Panasonic¡Panasonic¡Panasonic¡Panasonic¡Panasonic¡Panasoni
c¡Panasonic¡Panasonic
ic¡Panasonic¡Panasonic¡Panasonic¡Panasonic¡Panasonic¡Panasonic¡Panasonic¡Panaso
nic¡Panasonic¡Panasonic¡Panasonic¡Panasonic¡Panasonic¡Panasonic¡Panasonic¡Panas
onic¡Panasonic¡Panasonic¡Panasonic¡Panasonic¡Panasonic¡Panasonic¡Panasonic¡Pana
sonic¡Panasonic¡Panasonic¡Panasonic¡Panasonic¡Panasonic¡Panasonic¡Panasonic¡Pan
asonic¡Panasonic¡Panasonic¡Panasonic¡Panasonic¡Panasonic¡Panasonic¡Panasonic¡Pa
nasonic¡Panasonic¡
anasonic¡Panasonic¡Panasonic¡Panasonic¡Panasonic¡Panasonic¡Panasonic¡Panasonic¡
Panasonic¡Panasonic¡Panasonic¡Panasonic¡Panasonic¡Panasonic¡Panasonic¡Panasonic
¡Panasonic¡Panasonic¡Panasonic¡Panasonic¡Panasonic¡Panasonic¡Panasonic¡Panasoni
c¡Panasonic¡Panasonic¡Panasonic¡Panasonic¡Panasonic¡Panasonic¡Panasonic¡Panason
ic¡Panasonic¡Panasonic¡Panasonic¡Panasonic¡Panasonic¡Panasonic¡Panasonic¡Panaso
nic¡Panasonic¡Panasonic¡Panasonic
onic¡Panasonic¡Panasonic¡Panasonic¡Panasonic¡Panasonic¡Panasonic¡Panasonic¡Pana
sonic¡Panasonic¡Panasonic¡Panasonic¡Panasonic¡Panasonic¡Panasonic¡Panasonic¡Pan
asonic¡Panasonic¡Panasonic¡Panasonic¡Panasonic¡Panasonic¡Panasonic¡Panasonic¡Pa
nasonic¡Panasonic¡Panasonic¡Panasonic¡Panasonic¡Panasonic¡Panasonic¡Panasonic¡P
anasonic¡Panasonic¡Panasonic¡Panasonic¡Panasonic¡Panasonic¡Panasonic¡Panasonic¡
Panasonic¡Panasonic¡Panasonic¡Panasonic
¡Panasonic¡Panasonic¡Panasonic¡Panasonic¡Panasonic¡Panasonic¡Panasonic¡Panasoni
c¡Panasonic¡Panasonic¡Panasonic¡Panasonic¡Panasonic¡Panasonic¡Panasonic¡Panason
ic¡Panasonic¡Panasonic¡Panasonic¡Panasonic¡Panasonic¡Panasonic¡Panasonic¡Panaso
nic¡Panasonic¡Panasonic¡Panasonic¡Panasonic¡Panasonic¡Panasonic¡Panasonic¡Panas
onic¡Panasonic¡Panasonic¡Panasonic¡Panasonic¡Panasonic¡Panasonic¡Panasonic¡Pana
sonic¡Panasonic¡Panasonic¡Panasonic¡Panasonic
asonic¡Panasonic¡Panasonic¡Panasonic¡Panasonic¡Panasonic¡Panasonic¡Panasonic¡Pa
nasonic¡Panasonic¡Panasonic¡Panasonic¡Panasonic¡Panasonic¡Panasonic¡Panasonic¡P
anasonic¡Panasonic¡Panasonic¡Panasonic¡Panasonic¡Panasonic¡Panasonic¡Panasonic¡
Panasonic¡Panasonic¡Panasonic¡Panasonic¡Panasonic¡Panasonic¡Panasonic¡Panasonic
¡Panasonic¡Panasonic¡Panasonic¡Panasonic¡Panasonic¡Panasonic¡Panasonic¡Panasoni
c¡Panasonic¡Panasonic¡Panasonic¡Panasonic¡Panasonic¡
ic¡Panasonic¡Panasonic¡Panasonic¡Panasonic¡Panasonic¡Panasonic¡Panasonic¡Panaso
nic¡Panasonic¡Panasonic¡Panasonic¡Panasonic¡Panasonic¡Panasonic¡Panasonic¡Panas
onic¡Panasonic¡Panasonic¡Panasonic¡Panasonic¡Panasonic¡Panasonic¡Panasonic¡Pana
sonic¡Panasonic¡Panasonic¡Panasonic¡Panasonic¡Panasonic¡Panasonic¡Panasonic¡Pan
asonic¡Panasonic¡Panasonic¡Panasonic¡Panasonic¡Panasonic¡Panasonic¡Panasonic¡Pa
nasonic¡Panasonic¡Panasonic¡Panasonic¡Panasonic¡Panasonic
anasonic¡Panasonic¡Panasonic¡Panasonic¡Panasonic¡Panasonic¡Panasonic¡Panasonic¡
Panasonic¡Panasonic¡Panasonic¡Panasonic¡Panasonic¡Panasonic¡Panasonic¡Panasonic
¡Panasonic¡Panasonic¡Panasonic¡Panasonic¡Panasonic¡Panasonic¡Panasonic¡Panasoni
c¡Panasonic¡Panasonic¡Panasonic¡Panasonic¡Panasonic¡Panasonic¡Panasonic¡Panason
ic¡Panasonic¡Panasonic¡Panasonic¡Panasonic¡Panasonic¡Panasonic¡Panasonic¡Panaso
nic¡Panasonic¡Panasonic¡Panasonic¡Panasonic¡Panasonic¡Panasonic¡
Panasonic¡Panasonic¡Panasonic¡Panasonic¡Panasonic¡Panasonic¡Panasonic¡Pan
¡Panasonic¡Panasonic¡Panasonic¡Panasonic¡Panasonic¡Panason
Panasonic¡Panasonic¡Panasonic¡Panasonic¡Panasonic¡Panasonic¡P
¡Panasonic¡Panasonic¡Panasonic¡Panasonic¡Panas
TX-- 28MK1F
¡Panasonic¡Panasonic¡Panasonic¡Panasonic
TX-- 25MK1F
TX-- 21MK1F
Colour Television
Operating Instructions
TQB8E2830---eng
This is an unapproved issue --- for information only
¡Panasonic¡Panasonic¡Panasonic¡Pan
Panasonic¡Panasonic¡Panason
¡Panasonic¡Panasonic¡P
Panasonic¡Panas
Page 2
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 l e t e x t O p e r a t i o n 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.
2
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.
Page 3
QUICK START GUIDE
Check that you have the accessories and items shown
Operating Instruction book
TQB8E2830---eng
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
CH41
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.
Seepage17.
ATP AK TIV
SUCHE LÄUFT : BITTE WARTEN
CH41 XYZ
02 78:01 41
TV / AV : Abbruch
Plug in aerial and connect ancillary equipment
CH41
2
Adjust
Volume
4
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
3
Page 4
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)
4
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
Page 5
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
?
5
Page 6
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
6
Page 7
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
Volume
Bass
Treble
Balance
AI On
MPX Stereo
Mode Music
Ambience Off
Select
Adjust
Exit
Volume
Treble
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 frequencies and 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
Volume
Bass
Treble
Balance
AI On
MPX Stereo
Mode Music
Ambience Off
Sound menu
Volume
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.
7
Page 8
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 et ex t
Aspect
Off timer
Q --- L i n k
Tuning menu
OSD Language
The Teletext option allows you to
choose between FLOF or LIST mode.
Seepage20.
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.
Seepage16.
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
8
Page 9
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.
Seepage10.
The Auto setup menu allows you to
automatically retune the TV.
Seepage14.
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 Colour 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
1
CH41
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
9
Page 10
TUNING MENU --- PROGRAMME EDIT
The Programme edit menu allows you to edit the programme position settings
Open the Setup menu
Move to Tuning menu
Access Tuning menu
Move to Programme edit menu
Access Programme edit menu
Make required changes
(see sections below)
Press STR button to store
changes
If you have finished in the
Programme edit menu, press
the TV/AV button to exit
SET UP
STR
TV/AV
Setup menu
Teletext FLOF
Aspect 4:3
Off timer Off
Q--Link Off
Tuning menu
OSD language
Setup menu
Teletext FLOF
Aspect 4:3
Off timer Off
Q--Link Off
Tuning menu Access
OSD language
TV/AV
TV/AV
Select
Change
Exit
Select
Access
Exit
To delete an unwanted programme position
Choose the programme position
PresstheRedbuttononremote
control
Press the Red button again to
confirm
If you have finished in the
Programme edit menu, press
the TV/AV button to exit
TV/AV
1
CH41
Return --
TV/AV
STR
Select
Access
Exit
Store
Tuning menu
Programme edit Access
Auto setup
Manual tuning
Fine tuning
Colour system AUTO
Volume correc.
Decoder (AV2) Off
Change
programme
Select
Return --
TV/AV
STR
option
Exit
Store
Programme edit
Prog. Chan. Name Lock Sys
1: CH41 XYZ Off SC1
2: -- Off SC1
3: -- Off SC1
4: -- Off SC1
5: -- Off SC1
Delete Add Move TV > VCR
10
Page 11
TUNING MENU --- PROGRAMME EDIT
To add a programme position
Choose the programme position
where the new program is to be
inserted
Press the Green button
Press the Green button again to
confirm
Thisblankprogrammecanthenbe
tuned, named, locked and be
allocated your choice of
TV---system
Press STR to store
If you have finished in the
Programme edit menu, press the
TV/AV button to exit
STR
TV/AV
Change
programme
Select
Return --
TV/AV
STR
option
Exit
Store
Programme edit
Prog. Chan. Name Lock Sys
1: CH41 XYZ Off SC1
2: -- Off SC1
3: CH44 ZXY Off SC1
4: -- Off SC1
5: -- Off SC1
Delete Add Move TV > VCR
To move a programme to another position
Choose the programme position
to be moved
Press the Yellow button on
remote control
Choose new position
Press the Yellow button again to
confirm
TV/AV
If you have finished in the
Programme edit menu, press
the TV/AV button to exit
Change
programme
Select
Return --
TV/AV
STR
option
Exit
Store
Programme edit
Prog. Chan. Name Lock Sys
1: CH41 XYZ Off SC1
2: -- Off SC1
3: CH44 ZXY Off SC1
4: -- Off SC1
5: -- Off SC1
Delete Add Move TV > VCR
Change
programme
Select
Return --
TV/AV
STR
option
Exit
Store
Programme edit
Prog. Chan. Name Lock Sys
1: CH41 XYZ Off SC1
2: -- Off SC1
3: -- Off SC1
4: -- Off SC1
5: CH44 ZXY Off SC1
Delete Add Move TV > VCR
11
Page 12
TUNING MENU --- PROGRAMME EDIT
To tune a programme position
Choose the programme position
Move to the channel column
Increase or decrease channel
numberorusethe’C’keyforDirect
Channel Access (see page 4)
Press STR to store
If you have finished in the
Programme edit menu, press the
TV/AV button to exit
To rename a programme position
STR
TV/AV
Change
channel
Select
Return --
TV/AV
STR
option
Exit
Store
Programme edit
Prog. Chan. Name Lock Sys
1: CH41 XYZ Off SC1
2: -- Off SC1
3: CH44 ZXY Off SC1
4: -- Off SC1
5: -- Off SC1
Choose the programme position
Move to the Name column
Choose the new character
Move to the next character position
Continue until renaming is done
Press STR to store
If you have finished in the
Programme edit menu, press the
TV/AV button to exit
STR
TV/AV
Change
character
Select
Return --
TV/AV
STR
option
Exit
Store
Programme edit
Prog. Chan. Name Lock Sys
1: CH41 XYZ Off SC1
2: -- Off SC1
3: CH44 ZXY Off SC1
4: -- Off SC1
5: -- Off SC1
ABCDEFGHIJKLM
NOPQRSTUVWXYZ
+--. 0123456789
12
Page 13
TUNING MENU --- PROGRAMME EDIT
To lock a programme position to prevent
access
Choose the programme position
Move to the lock column
Choose between lock on or lock off
Press STR to store
If you have finished in the
STR
TV/AV
Programme edit menu, press the
TV/AV button to exit
Note :
When a programme position is locked, Direct Channel
Access using the ’C’ and numeric keys on the remote
control is not available.
To c h a n g e t h e T V --- s y s t e m f o r a
programme position
Choose the programme position
Move to the Sys column
Choose the required sound system:
SC1:PALB,G,H/SECAMB,G
SC2 : PAL D, K / SECAM D, K
STR
Press STR to store
Lock
On/Off
Select
Return --
TV/AV
STR
option
Exit
Store
Programme edit
Prog. Chan. Name Lock Sys
1: CH41 XYZ Off SC1
2: -- Off SC1
3: CH44 ZXY Off SC1
4: -- Off SC1
5: -- Off SC1
Change
TV system
Adjust
Return --
TV/AV
STR
option
Exit
Store
Programme edit
Prog. Chan. Name Lock Sys
1: CH41 XYZ Off SC1
2: -- Off SC1
3: CH44 ZXY Off SC2
4: -- Off SC1
5: -- Off SC1
If you have finished in the
Programme edit menu, press the
TV/AV button to exit
To copy programme information to a
compatible VCR connected to AV2
Move to the Prog. column
PresstheBluebuttononthe
remote control.
Programme data will now be sent
to the VCR. This might take a few
seconds, depending on the
number of stations stored.
If you have finished in the
Programme edit menu, press the
TV/AV button to exit
TV/AV
TV/AV
TV>VCR IN PROGRESS
PLEASE WAIT
Programme : 63
Remote control unavailable
13
Page 14
TUNING MENU --- AUTO SETUP (ATP)
The Auto setup menu will allow you to automatically retune the TV to your local stations.
It is useful if you move to a different region
SET UP
Open the Setup menu
Move to Tuning menu
TV/AV
Setup menu
Select
Access
Exit
Access Tuning menu
Move to Auto setup
Access Auto setup
Press to confirm start
Select your country
Press to start Auto setup (ATP)
Teletext FLOF
Aspect 4:3
Off timer Off
Q--Link Off
Tuning menu Access
OSD language
1
CH41
Return --
Tuning menu
Programme edit
Auto setup Access
Manual tuning
Fine tuning
Colour system AUTO
Volume correc.
Decoder (AV2) Off
TV/AV
STR
Select
Access
Exit
Store
The TV will search for, locate and
sort into order your local stations.
If a compatible VCR is connected
via the AV2 socket, programme
data will be sent to the VCR via
Q--- Link (see page 17).
Once this operation is completed
the TV will display programme
position 1.
WARN I NG
All current tuning data will be
erased
Start Auto setup
TV/AV
CH41
AUTO SETUP IN PROGRESS
SEARCHING : PLEASE WAIT
Found : CH41 XYZ
02 78:01 41
SETUP : Return to tuning menu
TV/AV : To exit
Exit
14
Page 15
TUNING MENU --- MANUAL TUNING
Manual tuning of the Programme positions is available either from the On Screen Display menu
or from the front panel controls
Manual tuning menu
Open the Setup menu
Move to Tuning menu
Access Tuning menu
Move to Manual tuning
Access Manual tuning
Select the programme position
to be tuned
Start tuning
When the desired programme is
found, press STR to store
Press the TV/AV button to exit.
SET UP
STR
TV/AV
1
CH41
Return --
TV/AV
STR
Select
Access
Exit
Store
Tuning menu
Programme edit
Auto setup
Manual tuning Access
Fine tuning
Colour system AUTO
Volume correc.
Decoder (AV2) Off
1
CH41
Programme
down/up
Search
Return --
TV/AV
STR
Manual tuning
02 78:01 41
down/up
Exit
Store
Manual tuning (Front panel)
Press the F button (Front panel)
until “Tuning mode” is reached
Pressthe---or+buttontoaccess
Tuning mode
Press the TV/AV button to move
between “Change programme”,
“Search” or “Change TV system”
Pressthe---or+buttontochange
programme position, start search,
or alter TV system
When the desired station is found,
press STR to store the changes
Repeat abov e procedure to tune
additional programmes or press
the F button to exit
--- / v
TV/AV
--- / v
STR
F
1
CH41
SC1
Manual tuning (Front panel)
-- ,+ : Search
TV/AV : Move cursor
STR : To store
F:Toexit
02 78:01 41
STR F --/V +/ TV/AV
F
15
Page 16
OSD LANGUAGE
WhenyoufirstinstalledtheTVtheOnScreenDisplaylanguagewassetaccordingtoyourchoiceof
country. If you wish to use a different language then it can be chosen from the OSD language menu
SET UP
Open the Setup menu
Select
Access
Move to the OSD language
menu
Access the OSD language menu
Move to your choice
TV/AV
Setup menu
Teletext FLOF
Aspect 4:3
Off timer Off
Q--Link Off
Tuning menu
OSD language Access
Exit
Press the TV/AV button to select
and exit
TV/AV
Select
Select
Return --
TV/AV
Exit
OSD language
Deutsch Español Nederlands
English Norsk Suomi
Français Dansk Türkçe
Italiano Svenska Português
ELLHNIKA
16
Page 17
Q --- L I N K
Q---Link allows the television to communicate with your VCR
Open the Setup menu
M o v e t o Q --- L i n k
SET UP
TV/AV
Select
Change
Exit
Setup menu
Confirm Q --- Link is set to “On”
TV/AV
Press the TV/AV button to exit
The VCR must be connected with a SCART lead (full function type) attached between the AV2 socket of the television and the
appropriate socket on your VCR. See the VCR handbook for further information. Q --- Link, NextViewLink or similar technology
allows the television to instruct a compatible VCR to record the programme that is currently being displayed on screen,
regardless of the programme position set on the VCR, thus simplifying the process of recording programmes.
Teletext FLOF
Aspect 4:3
Off timer Off
Q--Link On
Tuning menu
OSD language
To record the programme you are currently watching
DIRECT
TV REC
Press the DIRECT TV REC button on the remote control
If the VCR is off, it will automatically switch on when you press the DIRECT TV REC button.
A message, sent from the VCR, will appear on screen showing what is being recorded, or if it is not possible to record:
VCR recording preset prog VCR recording TV source
VCR recording own tuner
VCR is recording the programme signal from its
owntuner.IfyouwishyoucanswitchofftheTV
and leave the VCR recording in the normal way.
Examples of other messages that might be displayed are:
No recording NO TAPE
No recording VCR IS PLAYING
VCR Recording VCR external
VCR is recording the programme signal from the television.
You must not change programme position or switch off the TV: if
you do, the VCR will automatically stop recording and switch off.
No recording TAPE IS PROTECTED
The write protection tab on the back of the
cassette has been removed.
No recording VCR ALREADY RECORDING
No recording TAPE MAY BE DAMAGED
No recording NO SOURCE AVAILABLE
To share tuning information
To ensure correct recordings are made, the television and VCR should share tuning information --- see page 13.
D Whenever the Auto setup (ATP) function is used, tuning data will be downloaded to the VCR.
Auto Power functions
With Panasonic Q--- Link VCRs these additional features are available:
D If you insert a tape in your VCR and press the Play button, the television will automatically switch on and select the AV2 input so you
can view the tape.
D If you switch off the television whilst the VCR is in Stop, Fast Forward or Rewind modes, the VCR will switch off automatically.
To turn off Q --- Link communication
If you do not wish to use the Q--- Link feature, go to the Setup menu and set the Q--- Link option to “Off”. See page 8.
Important Note:
Not all VCRs support this type of data communication system. Some may support certain features, but not others. See the VCR handbook for further information.
If Q ---Link is inoperative, first confirm that your SCART lead is a full function type. Ask your dealer for further details.
17
Page 18
AV SELECT AND SETUP
The AV Select menu will allow you to choose which AV source to view
Press the TV/AV button
Press the appropriate coloured button of remote control (whilst the
options remain on screen)
The options will disappear
You may wish to make adjustments
to the Setup or Sound menus
Setup menu
Open the Setup menu
Move to your choice
TV/AV
SET UP
AV1
AV1 AV 2 / S AV3
Setup menu
TV/AV
Select
Change
Exit
Access adjustments or options
Press the TV/AV button to exit
Sound menu
Open the Sound menu
Move to your choice
Access adjustments or options
Press the TV/AV button to exit
TV/AV
SOUND
TV/AV
Teletext FLOF
Aspect 4:3
Off timer Off
Colour system AUTO
Volume correc.
Q--Link On
OSD language
Sound menu
Volume
Bass
Treble
Balance
AI On
Mode Music
Ambience Off
TV/AV
Select
Adjust
Exit
18
Page 19
VCR / DVD OPERATION
The Remote Control is capable of operating some functions of selected Panasonic VCRs and DVD (Digital Versatile Disc) equipment.
ome VCR and DVD equipment have different functions, so to ensure compatibility please refer to the equipment’s instruction book or
consult your dealer for details.
PICTURE
SOUND
SET UP
TV/TEXT
DIRECT
TV REC
TV/AV
F. P. I N D E X H O L D
21 3
4 5 6
7 8 9
VCR
C
0
DVD
VCR
Standby
Press to switch the VCR or DVD to standby mode.
Press again to switch back on.
VCR / DVD switch
Use this switch to select whether controls operate
DVD equipment or your VCR.
Play
Press to playback the tape or DVD.
Stop
Press to stop the tape or DVD.
Skip/FastForward/Cue
VCR: Press to fast forward the tape. In Play mode, press
to view the picture rapidly forward.
DVD: Press once to skip to the next track. In play mode
press and hold to view the picture rapidly forward.
DVD
REC VCR
PROGRAMME
N
STR HELP
?
REC
Skip / Rewind / Review
VCR: Press to rewind the tape. In Play mode, press to
view the picture rapidly in reverse.
DVD: Press once to skip to the previous track. In play
mode press and hold to view the picture rapidly in
reverse.
Pause / Still
Press in playback mode, the picture will pause.
Press again to restart play.
Programme Up / Down
Press to increase or decrease the VCR programme
position by one.
Record
Press this button to start recording.
19
Page 20
TELETEXT OPERATION
D Teletext features may vary depending on the Broadcasting Companies and is only available if the channel selected is transmitting
Teletext.
D Pressing the Picture button whilst in Teletext operation will display the contrast function with a cyan bar, press A"to alter the
setting as required.
Pressing the Setup button whilst in Teletext operation will display special function options at the bottom of the screen.
D When in Teletext mode, the volume may still be altered to the desired listening level.
What is LIST mode?
In LIST mode, four differently coloured page numbers are situated at the bottom of the screen. Each of these numbers can be altered
andstoredintheTV’smemory.
What is FLOF (FASTEXT)?
In FASTEXT mode, four differently coloured subjects are situated at the bottom of the display. To access more information about one of
these subjects, press the appropriately coloured button. This facility enables fast access to information of the subjects shown.
TV/TEXT
SET UP
SET UP
TV / Teletext mode
Press the TV/TEXT button.
The screen will display the Teletext page.
Press again when you wish to return to TV. mode.
Page Selection
Pages can be selected in two ways :
a. Press the Up / Down buttons to increase or decrease the page number by one.
b. By entering the page number, using 0 ---9 on the remote control.
Full / Top / Bottom
Press the SET UP button to display special functions, followed by the Green button.
Press the Green button again to expand the BOTTOM half.
Press again to return to normal (FULL) size.
Reveal
Press the SET UP button to display special functions, followed by the Red button to
reveal hidden words e.g. quiz page answers. Press again to hide.
Red / Green / Yellow / Blue buttons
20
STR
In FASTEXT mode these correspond to the differently coloured subjects.
In LIST mode they correspond to the differently coloured page numbers.
List Store
In LIST mode the four page numbers can be altered for channel positions 1 --- 25 only.
To do this, press one of the coloured buttons and enter the new page number.
Press and hold STR, the page numbers will change colour.
Page 21
TELETEXT OPERATION
It is not possible to change the programme position when in News flash, Update or Sub Coded Page Access operation.
HOLD
SET UP
F. P.
Hold
To hold the Teletext page when viewing multi---page information.
Press again to return to automatic page update.
Favourite Page (F.P.)
Stores a favourite page in memory for instant recall. To store such a page, the TV
must be in LIST mode, and the programme position must be from 1 --- 25. Press the
Blue button, select the page number, then press and hold the STR button. The page
number is now stored.
Press F. P . to recall this page.
Update Display
Press the SET UP button to display special functions, followed by the Yellow button
to view the TV picture whilst searching for a Teletext page.
When found, the screen will display the page number at the top left.
Press the Yellow button to view the page.
Press TV / TEXT again to return to normal TV operation.
News Flash
When a news flash page has been selected, press SET UP, Yellow, to view the TV
picture. When an update is received, the page number will be displayed on screen.
Press the Yellow button to display the News Flash
Press TV / TEXT to return to normal TV. operation.
Update
Press SET UP, Yellow to see the update of information on certain pages.
When an update is received, the page number will be displayed at the top left of the
screen.
Press the Yellow button to view the page.
Press TV / TEXT to return to normal TV. operation.
SET UP
INDEX
Sub Coded Page Access
When Teletext information exceeds more than one page, it may take some time for the
automatic changing of the sub pages to reach the sub page you require.
It is possible to enter your required sub page and continue watching the normal
programme until the correct sub page is found.
Select the required page number using buttons 0 --- 9.
Press the SET UP button followed by the Blue button; T**** will be displayed at the
top right of the screen.
Enter desired sub page number before the T**** disappears.
To select page 6 enter 0, 0, 0 and 6.
(If in LIST mode, a ‘T’ will appear in the current box at the bottom).
Press the Yellow button to view a normal TV programme.
(Press SET UP, Yellow in LIST mode).
Whenthepageisavailable,presstheYellow button to view the page.
To clear the page perform one of the following :
D Press SET UP.
D Select a new page number.
D Press TV/TEXT to return to normal TV operation.
Index
Press INDEX to return to the main index page.
Depending on the way information is transmitted,thismayhavetobepressedmorethan
once to return to the main index page.
21
Page 22
AUDIO / VIDEO CONNECTIONS
Front AV3RCAAudio/Video and Headphone Sockets
Press and release
to open
Video input to
V socket
Audio input to
L/R
sockets
RCA
Video
Cable
CAMCORDER
2xRCA
Audio
Cables
Note :
Ancillary equipment and cables shown are not supplied with this TV set.
H SCART Terminal Information
3.5mm Stereo Plug
STEREO HEADPHONES
with 3.5mm Plug
Output from
Headphone
socket
22
AV121pinSCARTterminal
Socket Earth
CVBS out (video)
CVBS earth
Red in
Red earth
Green in
Green earth
Blue in
Blue earth
Audio out (L)
Audio out (R)
21
19
17
15
13
11
9
7
5
3
1
CVBS in (video)
20
18
RGB status earth
16
Status RGB
14
Earth
12
--- ---
10
--- ---
8
Status CVBS
6
Audio in (L)
4
Audio earth
2
Audio in (R)
Suitable inputs for AV1 include RGB
(Red/Green/Blue).
AV221pinSCARTterminal
Socket Earth
CVBS out (video)
CVBS earth
S .C . --- In
Earth
--- ---
Earth
--- ---
Earth
Audio out (L)
Audio out (R)
21
19
17
15
13
11
9
7
5
3
1
CVBS in (video)
20
18
16
--- ---
14
12
--- ---
10
Q --- L i n k d a t a
8
Status CVBS
6
Audio in (L)
4
Audio earth
2
Audio in (R)
Earth
Earth
AV2 --- Pins 15 and 20 are dependent on
AV2 S ---VHS / VIDEO switching.
Page 23
AUDIO / VIDEO CONNECTIONS
Rear AV1/AV2(S) 21 Pin SCART and RCA Audio Out Terminals
HI--- FI SYSTEM
Output from
L---R AUDIO OUT
Sockets
2 x RCA Audio
Cables
SCART Cable
Input/Output from
AV1 SCART
Socket
VCR
SATELLITE RECEIVER
CAMCORDER
SCART Cable
Q--- LINK COMPATIBLE VCR
S--- VIDEO CAMCORDER
Input/Output from
AV2 SCART Socket
Q --- L i n k d a t a
VCR
S --- V I D E O V C R
GAMES CONSOLE / COMPUTER (RGB)
Notes:
Ancillary equipment and cables shown are not supplied with this TV set.
Do not connect a computer with TTL output (5V) to this set.
23
Page 24
Check
s
TROUBLESHOOTING
Symptoms
Picture Sound
Aerial location, direction or connection
Snowy Picture
Multiple Images
Interference
Normal Picture
No Picture
Noisy Sound
Normal Sound
Noisy Sound
No Sound
No Sound
Aerial location, direction or connection
Electrical appliances
Cars / Motorcycles
Fluorescent lights
Switch on PN--- R in Picture menu to reduce picture
noise
Volume level
Sound mute switched on
TV set to AV mode
Not plugged into A.C. outlet
Not switched on
Picture / Sound controls set at minimum levels
Check if in standby mode
No Colour
Poor or Distorted Picture
Coloured Patches
Normal Picture
24
Colour controls set at minimum levels
Normal Sound
Retune Channel(s)
Weak or No Sound
Magnetic Interference from unshielded equipment
Receiver moved while switched ON, switch TV off for
30 minutes.
Normal Sound
Sound reception may have deteriorated.
Switch MPX setting (Sound menu) to Mono until
reception improves.
Weak or distorted sound
Page 25
CATVS11S20(U1U10)CATVS21S41(Hyperband
)
FORYOURGUIDANCE
H Service
Before requesting service, please refer to the troubleshooting
guide on previous page to determine the symptoms. To obtain
service please contact your local Panasonic dealer quoting the
model number and serial number (both are located at the rear of
the TV).
H TV Games / Home Computers
Extended use of TV games or home computers with any television set can cause a permanent ‘shadow’ on the screen. This
type of irreversible picture tube damage, can be limited by observing the following points:
D Reduce the brightness and contrast levels to a minimum
viewing level.
D Do not operate the television set for a continuous period
of time while using TV games or home computers.
D This type of picture tube damage, is not an operating
defect, and as such is not covered by the Panasonic
warranty.
SPECIFICATIONS
H Last Position Memory
Certain functions have a last position memory, i.e. the setting at
the time of switch--- off will be the setting used when the receiver
is switched on again:---
Programme Tint
OSD language (M.NTSC / NTSC only)
AV Position Contrast
Volume Sharpness
MPX Aspect
Bass Standby
Treble Artificial Intelligence (AI) (Picture &
Sound)
Balance Colour
Colour Balance Brightness
Status Ambience
P --- N R Te l e te x t m o d e
M o d e Q --- L i n k
Decoder (AV2)
H Sleep Feature
If the set is not switched off when the TV station stops transmitting , it will automatically go to standby mode after 30 minutes.
This function will not operate when the TV is in AV mode.
TX---28MK1F TX---25MK1F TX---21MK1F
Power Source 220 --- 240V 50Hz A.C.
Power Consumption 85W 85W 71W
Standby Consumption
Picture Tube
Visible Diagonal
Audio Output
Music Power
H
Dimensions
Weight (Kg) 31 25 22
Receiving
Systems/
Band name
W
D
PAL B/G, PAL H, PAL I, PAL--- 60, SECAM B/G, SECAM L/L’
PAL D /K , SECAM D/K
M.NTSC P l ayback from NTSC 4.43 MHz Videorecorders (VCR)
NTSC (AV input only) Playback from NTSC Videorecorders (VCR)
66 cm 59 cm 51 cm
2 x 15W, 8Ω impedance
580 mm
666 mm
472 mm
V H F E 2 --- E 1 2 VHF H 1 --- H 2 ( I T A LY)
V H F A --- H ( I T A LY) UH F E 2 1 --- E 6 9
C A T V ( S 0 1 --- S 0 5 ) C ATV S 1 --- S 1 0 ( M 1 --- M 10 )
CATVS 1 1 --- S 2 0 ( U 1 --- U 1 0 ) CATVS21 --- S41 (Hyperband)
V H F R 1 --- R 2 V H F R 3 --- R 5
V H F R 6 --- R 1 2 U H F E 2 1 --- E 6 9
1.8W
531 mm
601 mm
439 mm
478 mm
525 mm
480 mm
Aerial --- Rear UHF / VHF
Headphones --- Front 3,5mm, 8Ω impedance
AV1 --- 21 pin terminal --- Audio / Video in / out, RGB in.
A V --- R e a r
A V --- F r o n t AV3 --- 2 x RCA Audio in, 1 x RCA Video in.
Specifications are subject to change without notice. Weight and dimensions shown are approximate.
AV2 --- 21 pin terminal --- Audio / Video in/out, S ---Video in, Q ---Link
2 x RCA Audio Monitor Out.
25
Page 26
NOTES
26
Page 27
NOTES
27
Page 28
2000CX
28
Loading...