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Please read these instructions before operating your set and retain them for future
reference.
This is an unapproved issue --- for your information only
Operating Instructions
Colour Television
TX---21AT1C
English
2
WELCOME
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. Technically your set is more advanced than the previous models, however the “Quick Start---Up Guide” will
help you operate your set easily. Later you may read this Manual and use it for further reference.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
D Warnings and Precautions 2..........................
D Quick Start 3........................................
D Main Controls 4.....................................
D Main Menu Flow Chart 5.............................
D O n --- S c r e e n M e n u I n d i c a t i o n s 5.......................
D Main menu 6.....................................
D Setup menu 7....................................
D Tuning menu 8...................................
D Tuning --- Automatic Tuning Process (ATP) 9..........
D Tuning --- Manual Tuning 10.........................
D Swap --- Programme swapping 11....................
D On---Screen Display Language 11...................
D Special Functions
D Q --- L i n k 1 2........................................
D D a t a C o p y i n g I n V C R --- Q --- L i n k 1 3..................
D AV selection --- AV Mode 13.........................
D VCR Controls 14...................................
D Teletext Function 15................................
D External audio/video connections 16....................
D Troubleshooting 17....................................
D User Information 18...................................
D Specifications 18......................................
WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS
` This television set is designed to be connected to an AC
220---240 V, 50 Hz power source.
` To avoid damage that may result in an electric shock or fire do
not expose the unit to rain or excessive moisture. This TV
must not be exposed to dripping or splashing water and
objects filled with liquid, such as vases, must not be placed
on top of or above the TV.
` WARNING: HIGH VOLTAGE!!!
Do not remove the rear cover as live parts and high---voltage
components are accessible. No components need any
technical maintenance by the user.
` The power switch does not totally disconnect the set from the
power source. If you are not going to use the unit for an
extended period, unplug the power plug from the socket.
` CLEANING THE UNIT AND SCREEN
Unplug the power plug from the socket. To clean the unit and
the screen use a soft cloth slightly soaked in a soap solution.
Do not use solutions containing benzene or other petroleum
products. The unit may generate static electricity, so be
careful when touching the screen.
` Do not expose the unit to direct sunlight or other sources of
direct heat. To prevent fire, never place any type of candle or
nakedflameontopof,orneartheTVset.
` Adequate ventilation is essential to prevent failure of
electrical components; we recommend that a gap of at least 5
cm is left around the unit even when it is placed inside a
cabinet or between shelves.
` WASTE DISPOSAL
The used packaging and batteries should be disposed of in
special containers intended for this purpose.
3
QUICK START
Check you have all the
components shown here:
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remote control
unit
remote control
unit batteries
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operation
manual
AV cover
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Remote control unit batteries
S Insert the batteries ensuring
correct polarity.
S Do not use old and new
batteries at the same time.
Used batteries should be
removed at once.
S Do not mix battery types. Do
n o t u s e N i --- C d a n d N i --- M H
batteries.
How To Start Up Quickly
1
2
OR
Connect the aerial and the additional devices.
Switch on the unit and the connected devices.
3
Select your language.
If the AV connector is connected to a
compatible VCR the programmed data
will be transmitted to the VCR via
Q --- L i n k . S e e p a g e 1 2 .
Press TV/AV button.
Select your country.
Press TV/AV button.
Automatic tuning will turn on. Your
broadcasting stations will be searched,
saved and optionally sorted inside the
TV memory.
Press button “F” if you want to stop;
press button “N” if you want to
cancel the ATP sequence.
If you install a new Q---Link compatible VCR, you may switch it on. The
transmitted tuning data will match the data in the unit. If you use a new
NEXTVIEWLINK---compatible VCR, the data will have to be transmitted
manually. See details in the VCR operating manual.
D If the VCR has failed to receive the data transmitted from the television
unit you will probably have to find a way to transmit the data from the VCR
menu.
D If Q---Link does not work properly, check if the SCART cable is
connected to AV1 connector on the unit a nd has all the 21 pins, and if the
VCR is compatible with Q---Link, NEXTVIEWLINK and similar techniques.
D You will find Information regarding Q---Link and connection on pages
12 and 16. Should you need more detailed information, contact your
dealer.
Volume adjustment
Channel selection
4
SCART
4
MAIN CONTROLS
Front Panel
Power switch
Saving of the tuning modes and other function
adjustments (STR)
F (Selection of functions)
Functions are displayed on the screen, another press
will select accessible functions such as volume,
contrast, brightness, colour, sharpness, tint (NTSC only),
setup mode.
Programme number up and down (pre---saved). If the
selected function has been displayed on the screen,
increase or decrease the level of the selected function
by pressing the button.
TV/AV switch (see page 12).
Headphones jack
(see page 16).
Red light is a s tandby mode indicator.
To switch on the unit press the
stand---by mode button, +/--- button
or 0 to 9 buttons.
RCA audio/video jack (see page 16).
Remote Control Unit
Powerorstand---by.
Adjusts the selected functions. If the
required function has not been
selected, adjusts the volume.
Selects functions. Press to select
menu on the screen (see page 5).
Recalls the levels selected with the
STR button (on the unit front panel).
Cancels the menu indications on the
screen.
Numbered buttons to:
--- c h a n g e p r o g r a m m e s ;
--- directly select channels;
--- teletext page selection.
Direct channel selection: press and
select the channel on the numbered
buttons.
If you w ant to select a channel in the
HYPERBAND (cable TV) with the
direct channel selection button,
press the direct channel selection
button, then programme up and
d o w n b u t t o n ( “ C ” a n d “ --- / --- --- ” ) a n d
select the number with the numbered
buttons.
TV/AV mode selection (see pages 12 and
16).
This button is used to save and confirm the
screen menu indications.
Sound mute
Recall button to display:
--- programme position;
--- channel number;
--- t i m e ;
--- teletext station name.
Channel number up and down, menu line
selection, Teletext page selection.
Two---digit (10 to 99) programme number
selection.
Teletext operation buttons (see page 15).
VCR operation buttons (see page 14).
Direct record button (activates
Q --- L i n k )
5
MAIN MENU FLOW CHART
Main Menu
Contrast
Brightness
Colour
Sharpness
Tint (NTSC only)
Off timer
Setup Menu
OSD Language
English
Čeština
Română
Polski
Magyar
Russkij
Slovensky
Nemački
Hrvatski
Bulgarian
Slovensko
Country
Polska
Česká Republika
Magyarország
Other
Auto setup searching
Auto setup warning
Manual tuning
Swap
Off / On
Setup Menu
Aspect
Colour system (AV)
Volume correction (AV)
Q --- L i n k
Tuning Menu (TV)
OSD Language
Auto / 4:3 / 16:9
Off / 15 / 30 / 45 / 60 / 75 / 90
Tuning Menu
ATP
Manual tuning
TV System
Fine tuning
Swap
Colour system (TV)
Decoder (AV)
Q --- L i n k
Volume correction (TV)
Child Lock
Off / On
TV / VCR
AUTO / PAL / SECAM / NTSC / M.NTSC
Off / On
Auto / PAL / SECAM
SC1 / SC2
ON---SCREEN MENU INDICATIONS
Your television set is equipped with a comprehensive menu system to be used for tuning and s election of parameters.
Contrast
Brightness
Colour
Sharpness
Tint (NTSC only)
Off timer
Setup Menu
Main Menu
Select
Adjust
Exit
Off
Menu headline
Menu line
Selected line
Instructions
Parameter indication
Press button “F” to enter
the menu.
Press button “N” to
leave the menu.
Buttons to be used to move across
the menu and to select parameters.
Some parameters such as Contrast, Brightness, Colour and Sharpness may be increased or decreased at your wish.
Selected lines allow t o select certain functions such as Off Timer.
Other selected lines such as Setup menu allow you to go to another menu.
By pressing button “F” you either enter the on---screen indications menu or go back to another menu.
By pressing button “N” you close either the on---screen menu or the selected parameter.
Button “TV/AV” is normally used to confirm the selection.
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MAIN MENU
This section shows among others how to adjust the picture quality.
Press button “F ”
Select the required parameter
Increase or decrease the level.
Press button “N” to leave the menu.
Contrast
The level of contrast, brightness,
colour and sharpness may be
adjusted so as to meet the
requirements of your sight. You may
go back to the level set by the
manufacturer at any time by pressing
button “N”.
The line “Tint” will appear as a menu
line only when a NTSC signal is
connected to the unit via the AV input
thus allowing the tints to be adjusted.
Sharpness
Colour
Brightness
Tint
Contrast
Contrast
Brightness
Colour
Sharpness
Tint (NTSC only)
Off timer
Setup Menu
Main Menu
Select
Adjust
Exit
Off
Setup menu
The Setup menu provides access to
various advanced features and also to
the Tuning menu.
Off timer
Switches off your television at the
timeyousetfrom0to90minuteswith
15---minute intervals.
7
SETUP MENU
This section gives access to other f unctions and the setup menu.
Press button “F”.
Select Setup menu.
Select the required parameter.
Adjust the parameter.
Leave the menu by pressing button “N”.
OSD Language
Tuning Menu
Allows data to be transmitted from your
television to a compatible VCR. See
page 12.
Provides access to many functions
including the ATP function, fine tuning
and volume tuning. See page 8
Allows selection of the language to be
used in all the menus. See page 11.
Enter Setup menu.
Aspect
The Aspect function will allow you to
view wide---screen programs with the
correct side dimensions (16:9).
Setup Menu
4:3
Select
Adjust
Exit
Return
Aspect
Colour System
Volume Correc.
Q --- L i n k
Tuning Menu
OSD Language
On
Contrast
Brightness
Colour
Sharpness
Tint (NTSC only)
Off timer
Main Menu
Select
Access
Exit
Off
Setup Menu
Access
Auto
Q --- L i n k
Colour system
Selects the colour decoding system for
the programme (AV only).
Allowsthevolumetobesetfordifferent
broadcasting stations with different
sound levels (AV only).
Volume correction
8
TUNING MENU
This section provides access to the manual and automatic tuning menu.
Leave the menu pressing by button “N”.
Adjust the level.
ATP
Manual tuning
Swap
Q --- L i n k
Child Lock
Provides the automatic pre---tuning of
thetelevision.Seepage9.
Allows manual tuning of the selected
channels. See page 10.
The broadcasting stations may be finely
tuned to with the Fine tuning function.
Allowsthevolumetobesetfordifferent
broadcasting stations with different
sound levels (TV only).
Press button “F”.
Select Setup menu.
Select Tuning menu.
Enter Setup menu.
Enter Tuning menu.
Enter the required parameter.
Fine tuning
Volume correction
Decoder (AV)
To be used when the decoder is
connected via AV. Select “On” if the
decoder is to process the coded signal.
Select“Off”whenfinished.
Swapstheprogrammesasyouprefer.
Seepage11.
Locks the programme position against
undesirable intrusion.
Q---Link function is used to download the
data to a compatible VCR. See page 13.
Manual Tuning
TV System
Fine Tuning
Swap
Colour System
Decoder (AV)
Q --- L i n k
Volume Correc.
Child Lock
ATP
Tuning Menu
Access
Off
1
CH44
Select
Access
Return
Exit
Store
Off
Contrast
Brightness
Colour
Sharpness
Tint (NTSC only)
Off timer
Main Menu
Select
Access
Exit
Off
Setup Menu
Access
Access
Setup Menu
4:3
Select
Access
Exit
Return
Aspect
Colour System
Volume Correc.
Q --- L i n k
Tuning Menu
OSD Language
On
Auto
Access
SC1
Auto
Colour system
Selects the colour decoding system for
the programme (TV only).
TV System
Selects s ound standard.
9
TUNING --- AUTOMATIC TUNING PROCES S (ATP)
Automatic tuning will allow you to tune your television automatically to the local broadcasting stations.
It is a convenient function when you move your TV set to another location.
Select ATP.
Select Access.
Select your country.
Press to start the automatic tuning
process (ATP).
The television will find, tune in to and sort
the local broadcasting stations. If a
compatible VCR is connected via the AV
jack, the programmed data will be
transmitted via the Q---Link to the VCR
(see page 13).
As soon as this operation is completed
programme position 1 will be displayed
on the screen.
Press button “F”.
Select Setup menu.
Select Tuning menu.
Enter Setup menu.
Enter Tuning menu.
Press to start.
Press button “F” to interrupt and “N” to
finish the ATP sequence.
All current tuning
data will be erased
WARNING!
Return
Exit
Start ATP
F:Return
N:Exit
ATP IN PROGRESS
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CH12
Manual Tuning
TV System
Fine Tuning
Swap
Colour System
Decoder (AV)
Q --- L i n k
Volume Correc.
Child Lock
ATP
Tuning Menu
Access
Off
1
CH44
Select
Access
Return
Exit
Store
Off
SC1
Auto
Country
Select
Exit
Start ATP
Return
Pol sk a
Česká Republika
Magyarország
Other
CH21
10
TUNING --- MANUAL TUNING
The programme positions may be tuned manually either with the on---screen menu or with the buttons
on the front panel.
Press button “F”.
Select Setup menu.
Select Tuning menu.
Select Manual tuning.
Select the programme position you need.
Start tuning.
When the required programme is found
save it by pressing either button TV/AV or
STR (on the front panel).
Leave the menu by pressing button “N”.
Manual tuning (front panel)
Enter Setup menu.
Enter Tuning menu.
Enter Manual tuning.
STR
Keep pressing button “F” until “Manual
tuning” is displayed.
By pressing buttons “+” or “ --- ” enter
“Manual t uning”.
By pressing button “TV/AV” move between
“TV S ystem”, “ Prog” or “Search”.
By pressing buttons “+” or “ --- ” change the
programme position to start the search or
change the TV system.
When the required station is found press
button “STR” to save the changes.
To tune in to other programmes, repeat the
above procedure or finish the tuning by
pressing button “F”.
STR
F
F
TV/AV
--- /
+/
+/
--- /
Notes:
If you know the channel numbers of your
broadcasting stations you may use direct channel
selection by using button “C” on the remote control
unit to save the channels quickly:
--- enter Manual menu;
--- p r e --- s e t t h e p r o g r a m m e n u m b e r ;
--- p r e s s b u t t o n “C”;
--- set the channel number with the numbered
buttons;
--- save with button TV/AV;
--- leave the menu by pressing button “N”.
If you want to use direct channel selection in the
“Hyperband” (cable TV), press the direct channel
selection button and programme position button
(“C” and “+”/“---”) one after the other and set the
number with the numbered buttons. “CH--- ---” will
first appear in the left top corner of the screen, and
t h e n “ H : --- --- ” . Fo r s a v i n g s e e a b o v e .
02
41
ManualTuning
99:21
1
CH44
Prog
Search
Return
Exit
Store
ATP
Tuning Menu
Access
Off
1
CH44
Select
Access
Return
Exit
Store
Off
SC1
Auto
Manual Tuning
TV System
Fine Tuning
Swap
Colour System
Decoder (AV)
Q --- L i n k
Volume Correc.
Child Lock
11
SWAP
The Swap option allows you to swap between two programme positions.
Press button “F”.
Select Setup menu.
Select Tuning menu.
Select Swap.
Enter Setup menu.
Enter Tuning menu.
Select first programme position.
Confirm w ith button “TV/AV”.
Select second programme position.
Enter Swap.
Leave menu by pressing button “N”.
Swap
with
Prog 01 CH44 BBC1
Prog 02 CH41 ITV
Select
Adjust
Return
Exit
Swap
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CH21
OSD LANGUAGE
When first setting up your television, select the OSD language to match your country selection. If you
want to use another language you may select the language from the language menu.
Press button “F”.
Select Setup menu.
Select OSD language.
Select the language.
Save and leave the menu by pressing
button “N”.
Enter Setup menu.
Enter OSD language.
OSD Language
Select
Select
Exit
Return
Magyar
Russkij
Slovensky
Nemački
Hrvatski
Bulgarian
Slovensko
English
Čeština
Română
Pol sk i
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Q --- L I N K
The Q---Link function transmits the data from the television to the VCR.
Press button “F”.
Select Setup menu.
Enter Setup menu.
Select Q --- L i n k .
Make sure Q --- L i n k is On.
Leave the menu by pressing button “N”.
Setup Menu
4:3
Select
Adjust
Exit
Return
Aspect
Colour System
Volume Correc.
Q --- L i n k
Tuning Menu
OSD Language
On
Auto
The VCR must be connected with a (full) SCART cable to the AV1 jack and the appropriate jack on the VCR. See the VCR
Operation Manual for more detailed information. The Q---Link, NEXTVIEWLINK and other techniques allow the television to
transmit to a compatible VCR the indication of the current programme irrespective of what programme is set on the VCR
which greatly facilitates the programme recording process.
Recording the currently viewed programme
Press “Direct TV Record” on the remote control unit
DIRECT TV
RECORD
If the VCR is turned off, it will turn on after the Direct TV Record button is pressed.
The VCR information will appear on the screen indicating wheather or not the programme can be recorded
:
VCRrecordssetprogramme
VCR records TV signal
Not recording. No tape.
Not recording. Tape protected from recording
The VCR records its tuner signal. You may switch
off the television and the VCR will record in an
ordinary way
The VCR records the signal from the television. You can neither
change programmes nor switch off the television; if you do so
the VCR will automatically stop the recording and turn off.
The protection tab was removed from the back side of the video c assette.
Not recording. Playing back.
Not recording. Already in recording mode.
VCR records tuner signal
Not recording. Tape may be damaged.
Recording from external source.
Not recording. No source signal.
Examples of other indications:
Setup Indications Transmission
To ensure adequate recording the television and the VCR must have identical setup information --- see page 13.
D Each time the ATP function is used, the setup data are transmitted to the VCR.
Automatic Power---On/Power---Off Function
Panasonic Q---Link VCRs provide you with the following functions:
D If you insert the tape in the VCR and press the Play button the television will automatically turn on selecting the AV2 input,
so you may view the recording.
D IfyouturnoffthetelevisionwhentheVCRisintheStopmode,FastForwardModeorRewindMode,theVCRwill
automatically turn off.
Turning Off Q---Link Function
If you do not want to use the Q---Link function enter Setup Menu and set Q---Link to Off.
Important Note:
Not all VCRs support this type of the data transmission system. Some VCRs may support certain functions, others support
no functions at all. For more details see the VCR Operation Manual.
If the Q---Link function is not operable first make sure the SCART cable is fully functional. See your dealer for details.
13
Q --- L I N K
By selecting the Q --- L i n k function the TV setup data may be downloaded from the television to the
VCR memory.
TV → VCR Download. Prog: 01
Press button “F”.
Select Setup menu.
Select Tuning menu.
Select Q --- L i n k .
Enter Setup menu.
Enter Tuning menu.
Activate Q --- L i n k .
AV SELECTION --- AV MODE
` To select the AV mode press button ”TV/AV”. If another receiver is connected to the AV connectors (VCR, satellite
receiver, camera, etc. see page 16) and if it is in operation, its signal will be displayed and AV will appear in the top left
corner of the TV screen regardless of the selected programme position. (TV tuner is ignored).
` This television may automatically switch over to the AV mode if t he connected device sends a switch signal to the
SCART cable connector. The picture received will remain the same when the TV programme is changed.
` You may switch back to the television by pressing button “TV/AV” or by disconnecting the AV device.
` Two AV devices may not be connected to the television simultaneously, as their s ignals would overlap.
` If an NTSC signal is connected via the AV input the television will automatically detect the signal and switch over to
the NTSC standard. The Main Menu OSD indications will be enhanced in the AV mode as another selection is
added: Tint, which may be adjusted with buttons “+” and “ --- ” .
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VCR CONTROLS
The remote control unit may perform certain functions of the advanced Panasonic VCRs. Some VCRs
have different functions so, to ensure compatibility, follow the instructions in the VCR operation
manual or consult your dealer.
By pressing this button you will switch on the VCR
putting it in standby mode. Another press will switch
the VCR off.
Standby Mode
Press this button to start playing the VCR
cassette.
Play
Press this button to stop playing.
Stop
By pressing this button the tape will move fast
forward. In the Play mode you may view the picture
at double speed.
Fast Forward/Cue
By pressing this button the tape will rewind. In the
Play mode you may view the picture in the
backward direction at double speed.
Rewind/Review
Press this button in the Play mode to stop the picture.
Press again to continue viewing.
Pause/Still
By pressing these buttons the programme number
will be increased or decreased by one position.
Programme Number Up And Down
Press this button to start recording.
Record
REC
Direct TV Record
Press this button to start recording directly from
thetelevision.Seepage12.
DIRECT
TV REC
VCR
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TELETEXT FUNCTION
D Teletext functions may vary depending on the broadcasting companies and are only available if the selected channel is
transmitting Teletext.
D If button “F” is pressed in the Teletext mode the blue contrast scale will appear; press buttons “+” and “ --- ” to change the
settings.
D When in Teletext mode, the volume may still be adjusted by pressing buttons “+” or “ --- ” .
What is FLOF (FASTEXT)?
In the FASTEXT mode four differently coloured subjects are shown at the bottom of the screen matching the colour of the
buttons on your remote control unit. To access more information about one of these subjects, press the appropriately
coloured button. This function allows quick access to information on the subject shown.
What is TOP Teletext?
TOP Teletext function makes it easier to select the required Teletext pages. Any page becomes instantly accessible by
pressing the appropriate button.
How is it operated?
TOP uses four differently coloured buttons --- red, green, yellow and blue --- to select required information.
D To select the subject (e.g. Sports) use the blue button. Within Sports, different groups may be selected, such as tennis,
football, baseball, etc., by pressing the y ellow button. When the last group of the subject is reached, you can move to the
next block using the yellow button.
D The next H IGHER number accessible page is selected with the green button.
D The next LOWER number accessible page is s elected with the red button.
What are the advantages?
D Page selection at the touch of a coloured button.
D Easy to use step---by---step selection of the topical subjects.
D Reduction of waiting time.
D A nonexistent page is marked with ? at the bottom of the screen.
D P age status line at the bottom of the screen so you always know which button will take you to the information required.
Press button TV/TEXT. The Teletext title page will be displayed on the screen. Press again to return to the TV mode.
TV/Teletext Mode
Pages can be selected in two ways:
a) press the Up/Down buttons to increase or decrease the page number by one;
b) enter the page number using 0 --- 9 on the remote control unit.
Page Selection
In the TOP or FASTEXT modes, these correspond to the differently coloured subjects.
Red/Green/Yellow/Blue Buttons
TV/TEXT
Index
INDEX
REVEAL
F/T/B
Hold
HOLD
Reveal
Press to reveal hidden words, e.g. crossword or quiz---page answers, can also display VPS/PDC codes.
Full/Top/Bottom
Teletext information viewing on the screen.
Press to hold the current page. Press again to cancel the hold.
Press this button to return to the main index page. Depending on the status you may have to press a few times
to return to the main index page.
Presstoexpandthetophalfofthepage.
Press again to expand the bottom half.
Press again to return to normal (full) size.
Time/Text
Normalisation
Press button “N” to return to the TV mode.
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.
Press the TIME TEXT button; **** will be displayed at the top left of the screen. Enter the desired sub---page
number. To select sub---page 5, enter 0, 0, 0 and 5. The TV is now searching for the correct sub page.
You can continue watching the TV programme by pressing the TV/TEXT button. If you switch back to Teletext and
if the entered page is already available, the sub page will be displayed until a new page or programme position
is entered.
To clear the sub page perform one of the following:
` Press the INDEX button.
` Select a new page number.
` Change the programme position.
TIME TEXT
TV/TEXT
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EXTERNAL AUDIO/VIDEO CONNECTION
Rear input/output of AV1 SCART connector
VIDEO CAMERA
Rear AV SCART 21---pin connector and front RCA connector
Notes
The equipment and cables shown above are not supplied with the television.
Do not connect computers with TTL (5V) output to this television.
When the headphones are connected, the speakers will be automatically disconnected.
Do not connect AV inputs on the front and rear panels simultaneously as the
sound and video signals will overlap.
SCART cable
VCR
VIDEO CAMERA
PLAYSTATION
SATELLITE RECIEVER
Audio/video (AV) inputs are designed to connect a VCR, a satellite receiver and other
compatible audio/video equipment.
VCR
Head-
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Headphones with
3.5mm (male) jack
A audio input
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RCA
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RCA video
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Front AV panel
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composite video signal output
composite signal “ground”
R signal input
Rsignal“ground”
G signal input
Gsignal“ground”
B signal input
Bsignal“ground”
sound signal output
sound signal output
composite video signal input
RGB signal ”ground”
RGB signal
”ground”
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Q --- L i n k
switch signal for composite video signal
sound signal input
sound signals ”ground”
sound signal input
2 1 --- p i n S C A R T --- A V 1
H SCART connector information
AV1 inputs including RGB (red/green/blue)
AV cover
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TROUBLESHOOTING
Symptoms
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Noisy sound
Aerial location, direction or connection
Multiple images
Normal sound
Aerial location, direction or connection
Interference
Noisy sound
--- electrical appliances
--- cars/motorcycles
--- fluorescent lights
Normal picture
No sound
Volume level
check whether the mute function has been activated
on Remote Control and volume is selected correctly
in Tuning Menu
No picture
Noisy sound
Check:
--- If AV mode is activated
--- if plugged into AC outlet
--- if switched on
--- picture/volume settings
--- if in standby mode
No colour
Normal sound
Colour control
Scrambled
Normal or weak sound
Retune channels
Coloured patches
Normal sound
Magnetic interference (e.g. loudspeaker --- remove)
TV set moved while On --- turn TV set off for 30 min.
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USER INFORMATION
H Service
Before requesting service look through the Troubleshooting . To
obtain service get in touch with your dealer and tell them your
television model type and serial number (to be found on the rear
panel).
H TV games/Home computers
Frequent use of the games console or computer may cause
“shadows” on the screen. This can be avoided if you meet the
following requirements:
` Reduce brightness and contrast to minimum;
` Do not use your television continuously with the game
console and computer
` Remember that this type of screen damage is not an
operation defect and is not covered by the Panasonic
warranty.
H Last settings saved
Some functions allow the last settings to save , i.e. the following
settings will be activated when you turn on the television again:
Programme positions Tint
Q-Link Last viewed programme
Volume correction (+AV) Contrast
Volume Sharpness
Brightness Colour
Standby mode Status
Country OSD language
H Automatic switch---off (Sleep Function)
If the television remains switched on when the station ends
transmission, the television will automatically be put in standby
mode after 30 minutes. This function does not operate in the AV
mode.
SPECIFICATIONS
Model TX-21AT1C
Power source 220 - 240 V, 50Hz AC power source
Power consumption 55W
PowerusedinStandbymode
0.9W
Screen
51 cm diagonal
51 cm
Sound
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5W RMS (10W MPO), impedance 8Ω. − mono
Dimensions
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524 mm
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Weight 22 kg
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VHF E2 - E12 VHF H1 - H2 (ITALY)
VHF A - H (ITALY) UHF E21 - E69
CATV (S01 - S05) CATV S1 - S10 (M1 - M10)
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VHF R1 - R2 VHF R3 - R5
VHFR6-R12 UHFE21-E69
M.NTSC playback (via AV input) from VCR NTSC 4.43 MHz
NTSC playback (via AV input) from VCR NTSC
Number of programme positions 99 + VCR
Aerial input --- rear UHF / VHF
Headphones output --- front 3.5 mm, impedance 8Ω
AV connector --- rear AV1--- 21---pin connector --- AV input/output, RGB input, Q---Link
AV connector --- front Front AV --- RCA sound signal input, 1 x RCA video signal input
The specifications may be subject to change without notice. Weight and dimensions are approximate.
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