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Panasonic TX28LK1F is a technologically advanced color television with a user-friendly interface and a wide range of features for an enjoyable viewing experience. It boasts automatic tuning capabilities, allowing for easy setup and channel organization. Additionally, the Q-Link function enables seamless data copying between compatible VCRs, enhancing your home entertainment system's functionality.
Panasonic TX28LK1F is a technologically advanced color television with a user-friendly interface and a wide range of features for an enjoyable viewing experience. It boasts automatic tuning capabilities, allowing for easy setup and channel organization. Additionally, the Q-Link function enables seamless data copying between compatible VCRs, enhancing your home entertainment system's functionality.
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T X --- 2 8 L K 1 F
T X --- 2 5 L K 1 F
Please read these instructions before operating your set and retain them for future reference.
Operating Instructions
Colour Television
English
(unapproved issue --- for information only)
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 a dvanced 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 Sound menu 7...................................
D Setup menu 8....................................
D Tuning menu 9...................................
D Tuning --- Automatic Tuning Process (ATP) 10..........
D Tuning --- Manual Tuning 11.........................
D Swap --- Programme swapping 12....................
D On---Screen Display Language 12...................
D Special Functions
D Q --- L i n k 1 3........................................
D D a t a C o p y i n g I n V C R --- Q --- L i n k 1 4..................
D AV selection --- AV Mode 14.........................
D VCR Controls 15...................................
D Teletext Function 16................................
D Autosort 17.......................................
D External audio/video connections 18....................
D Troubleshooting 19....................................
D User Information 20...................................
D Specifications 20......................................
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.
` 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.
` 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:
EUR511310
remote control
unit
remote control
unit batteries
2xR6(UM3)
operation
manual
AV cover
TKK8E041
guarantee card
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 b a t t e r i e s .
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 3 .
Press TV/AV button.
Select your country.
Press TV/AV button.
Automatic tuning will turn on, your
transmitting stations will be found, saved
in memory, and organised.
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 and has all the 21 pins, and if the
VCR is compatible with Q---Link, NEXTVIEWLINK and similar techniques.
D Yo u will find Information regarding Q---Link and connection on pages
13 and 18. Should you need more detailed information, contact your
dealer.
Volume adjustment
Channel s election
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 a s volume,
contrast, brightness, colour, sharpness, tint (NTSC only),
bass, treble, stereo sound balance, and 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 13).
Headphones jack
(see page 18).
Red light is a standby 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 18).
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:
--- ch 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 13 and
18).
This button is used to save and confirm the
screen menu indications.
Sound mute
Recall button to display:
--- programme position;
--- channel number;
--- ti m e ;
--- sound (stereo/mono/M1/M2)
--- 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 16).
VCR operation buttons (see page 15).
Direct record button (activates
Q --- L i n k )
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MAIN MENU FLOW CHART
Main Menu
Contrast
Brightness
Colour
Sharpness
Tint (NTSC only)
Off timer
Sound Menu
Setup Menu
Sound Menu
Volume
Bass
Treble
Balance
MPX
Mode
OSD Language
Deutsch
English
Français
Italiano
ELLHNIKA
Español
Norsk
Dansk
Svenska
Nederlands
Suomi
Türkçe
Português
Country
Deutschland
France
Italia
Español
Nederlands
EU.
Auto setup searching
Auto setup warning
Manual tuning
Swap
Off / On
Setup Menu
Text Language
Aspect
Colour System
(AV only)
C --- A --- T --- S
Q --- L i n k
Tuning Menu
OSD Language
Music / Speech
Auto / 4:3 / 16:9
Off / 15 / 30 / 45 / 60 / 75 / 90
Tuning Menu
ATP
Manual tuning
TV System
Fine tuning
Swap
Colour System
Decoder (AV)
Q --- L i n k
Volume Correc
Child Lock
Stereo / Mono / M1 / M2
Off / On
TV / VCR
AUTO / PAL / SECAM / NTSC / M.NTSC
Off / On
Auto / PAL / SECAM
SC1 / F
West / East
ON---SCREEN MENU INDICATIONS
Your television set is equipped with a comprehensive menu system to be used for tuning and selection of parameters.
Contrast
Brightness
Colour
Sharpness
Tint (NTSC only)
Off timer
Sound Menu
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 to 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
Sound Menu
Setup Menu
Main Menu
Select
Adjust
Exit
Off
Sound menu
Setup menu
The Sound menu allows you to
adjust the sound as you w ish.
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.
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SOUND MENU
This section shows how to adjust the sound as you wish.
Press button “F”.
Select Sound menu
Select the required parameter
Adjust the level and confirm the
selection
Leave the menu by pressing button “N”
Parameter Bass adjusts lower frequencies
to enhance or diminish them.
Parameter Treble adjusts higher
frequencies to enhance or diminish them.
Enter Sound menu
Parameter Volume adjusts the level of the
input s ound
Volume
Bass
Treble
Balance
Balance adjusts the sound level between
the left and right speakers. The sound may
be adjusted to the viewers satisfaction.
MPX
Mode
MPX is set in position “Stereo” (in case of
stereo transmission) thus ensuring the
best sound reproduction. However if
transmission deteriorates you are
recommended to switch over to “Mono”.
Mono (M1) and (M2) may also be selected
if a bilingual transmission is broadcast by
the station. The signal is adjusted
automatically.
The sound quality may be changed by
selecting the Music or Speech modes.
Sound menu
Volume
Bass
Stereo
Music
Treble
Balance
MPX
Mode
Select
Adjust
Exit
Return
Contrast
Brightness
Colour
Sharpness
Tint (NTSC only)
Off timer
Sound Menu
Main Menu
Select
Access
Exit
Off
Setup Menu
Access
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SETUP MENU
This section gives access to other functions 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
13.
Provides access to many functions
including the ATP function, fine t uning and
volume tuning. See page 9
Allows selection of the language to be
used in all the menus. See page 12.
Enter Setup menu.
Aspect
The Aspect function will allow you to
view wide---screen programs with the
correct side dimensions (16:9).
Setup Menu
Auto
Select
Adjust
Exit
Return
Text Language
Aspect
C --- A --- T --- S
Colour system
(AV only)
Q --- L i n k
Tuning Menu
OSD Language
Off
Contrast
Brightness
Colour
Sharpness
Tint (NTSC only)
Off timer
Sound Menu
Main Menu
Select
Access
Exit
Off
Setup Menu
Access
AUTO
C --- A --- T --- S
Contrast Automatic Tuning System
Automatically adjusts t he contrast to
match any changes in the room
lighting.
To get the best results first set
contrast at maximum and then select
any of the three positions:
C --- A --- T --- S
C --- A --- T --- S
C --- A --- T --- S
Turned off
Medium sensitivity
High sensitivity
Q --- L i n k
Colour system
Selects the colour decoding system for
the programme.
Text Language
Switches between western a nd
eastern character set in Teletext.
West
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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 the
television. See page 10.
Allows manual tuning of the selected
channels. S ee page 11.
The broadcasting stations may be finely
tuned to with the Fine tuning function.
Allowsthevolumetobesetfordifferent
broadcasting stations with different
sound levels.
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.
Swapstheprogrammesasyou
prefer. See page 12.
Locks the programme position against
undesirable intrusion.
Q---Link function is used to download
the data to a compatible VCR. See
page 14.
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
Sound Menu
Main Menu
Select
Access
Exit
Off
Setup Menu
Access
Access
Setup Menu
Auto
Select
Access
Exit
Return
Text Language
Aspect
C --- A --- T --- S
Colour system
(AV only)
Q --- L i n k
Tuning Menu
OSD Language
Off
AUTO
Access
SC1
AUTO
Colour system
Selects the colour decoding system for
the programme.
TV System
Selects s ound standard.
West
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TUNING --- AUTOMATIC TUNING PROCESS (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 14).
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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Country
Fran ce
Italia
Nederlands
España
EU.
Deutschland
Select
Exit
Start ATP
Return
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
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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 tuning”.
By pressing button “TV/AV” move between
“TV System”, “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 M anual menu;
--- pr e --- s e t t h e p r o g r a m m e n u m b e r ;
--- pr 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 ” a n d “ --- / --- --- ” ) o n e a f t e r t h e o t h e r a n d s e t t h e
number with the numbered buttons. “CH--- ---” will
first appear in the left top corner of the screen, and
t h e n “ H : --- --- ” . F o r s a v i n g s e e a b o v e .
02
41
Manual tuning
78:01
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
12
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 with 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
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
Español
Norsk
Dansk
Svenska
Nederlands
Suomi
Türkçe
Por tug uês
Deutsch
English
Fran ça i s
Italiano
ELLHNIKA
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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
Auto
Select
Access
Exit
Return
Text Language
Aspect
C --- A --- T --- S
Colour system
(AV only)
Q --- L i n k
Tuning Menu
OSD Language
On
AUTO
Access
West
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 cassette.
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 s ource signal.
Examples of other indications:
Setup Indications Transmission
To ensure adequate recording the television and the VCR must have identical setup information --- see page 14.
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 t he 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.
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Q --- L I N K
By selecting the Q --- L i n k function the TV setup data may b e 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 18) 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 the 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 signals would overlap.
` If an NTSC signal is connected via the AV input the television will automatically detect the s ignal 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 m ay 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.Seepage13.
DIRECT
TV REC
VCR
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TELETEXT FUNCTION
D Teletext functions may vary depending on the broadcasting companies a nd 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.
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 FASTEXT mode, 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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AUTOSORT
The sorted programme order depends upon the TV signal, the broadcasting system, and reception conditions.
First the TV stations are stored in the increasing order of programme positions:
D all the TV stations with names located according to the bellow table, then:
D TV stations with names which are not listed in the table, in the increasing order of programme positions, then:
D TV stations where the TV receiver has not identified the name, in the increasing order of programme positions.
ORDER
FRANCE SPAIN
1 TF1 TVE
2 FR2 TV3
3 FR3
4 LA5
For other European countries the programme positions are sorted and stored in the order of tuning.
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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
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-
phones
jack
Headphones with
3.5mm (male) jack
L/R audio
input jack
V --- v i d e o
input jack
RCA
stereo
cable
RCA video
cable
Front AV panel
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connector “ground”
composite video signal output
composite signal “ground”
R signal input
Rsignal“ground”
G signal input
G signal “ground”
B signal input
Bsignal“ground”
sound signal output, left channel
sound signal output, right channel
composite video signal input
RGB signal ”ground”
RGB signal
”ground”
--- --- --- ---
Q --- L i n k
switch signal for composite video signal
sound signal input, left channel
sound signals ”ground”
sound signal input, right channel
2 1 --- p i n S C A R T --- A V 1
H SCART connector information
AV1 inputs including RGB (red/green/blue)
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TROUBLESHOOTING
Symptoms
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Snowy picture
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.
Normal picture
Noisy sound
Receiving conditions are bad (e.g. atmospheric
conditions)
Switch MPX (Sound menu) to Mono and wait for
better conditions
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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 - L i n k C --- A --- T --- S
Volume correction (+AV) Contrast
Volume Sharpness
Sound type: music/speech Brightness
Bass Colour
Treble L/R balance
Standby mode Status
Country OSD language
Last viewed programme
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-28LK1F TX-25LK1F
Power source 220 - 240 V, 50Hz AC power source
Power consumption 76 W 72W
PowerusedinStandbymode
0,9W
Screen
51 cm diagonal
66 cm 59 cm
Sound
(music)
2 x 5W RMS (2 x 10W MPO), impedance 8Ω
Dimensions
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571 mm
778 mm
478 mm
522 mm
718 mm
464 mm
Weight (kg) 31,5 kg 26,8 kg
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VHF A - H (ITALY) UHF E21 - E69
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M.NTSC playback 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 stereo 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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