Color Television Operating Instructions Model No. TC-21P50R This is combined Operating Instruction manual for all the above series of models. Please read these instructions before operating your set and retain them for future reference.
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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. To obtain maximum benefit from your set, please read these Instructions before making any adjustments, and retain them for future reference. Retain your purchase receipt also, and note down the Model Number and Serial Number of your set in the space provided on the rear cover of these Instructions.
Table of Contents Warnings and Cautions Before Operating This Set 4~5 6~7 Connecting the Aerial Cable to the RF In Terminal ............................................................................................................. 6 Connecting the Main plug to the Wall Outlet ....................................................................................................................... 7 How to Turn the Power On ...................................................................................
Warnings and Cautions Warnings 4 Unplug the power cord in the event of any malfunction (screen goes blank, no sound, odd sounds, smoke or unusual odors coming from the unit). Unplug the power cord if foreign matter or water falls into the unit, or if the unit is dropped or the cabinet is damaged. DO NOT use this unit near water (near a bath tub, etc.). DO NOT place any of the following on the unit: Flower vases, flower pots, cups, small metal objects, or cosmetics containers, chemicals or water.
Warnings and Cautions Cautions DO NOT place in humid or dusty location, or areas exposed to smoke or steam. DO NOT place in direct sunlight and other sources of direct heat. DO NOT place in an unstable location DO NOT stand, or place heavy objects on the unit. Particular care should be taken by families with small children. Place in a safe location. When inserting batteries, ensure that the polarities (positive and negative) are correctly aligned. Insert as shown on remote control.
Before Operating This Set Connecting the Aerial Cable to the RF In Terminal VHF Aerial UHF Aerial Mixer RF In Terminal 75 Ohm Coaxial Cable Coaxial Aerial Plug To obtain optimum quality picture and sound, an Aerial, the correct cable (75 Ohm coaxial) and the correct terminating plug are required. If a communal Aerial system is used, you may require the correct connection cable and plug between the wall Aerial socket and your set.
Before Operating This Set Connecting the Main plug to the Wall Outlet Note: Main plug types vary between countries. The main plug shown at left may therefore not be the type fitted to your set. When connecting the Main plug to the wall outlet, the power indicator will light (Red). How to Turn the Power On Push the Power switch on the Television set to turn the set on. The Power Indicator will light (Red).
Location of Controls Remote Control R-Tune (page 27) Power (STANDBY) (page 26) Direct Position Number Selection (page 26) Recall (page 27) VCR / LD / DVD Play (page 39) VCR / LD / DVD Rewind / Review (page 39) VCR / LD / DVD Power (page 39) LD / DVD button (page 38) VCR button (page 38) Main Menu (page 14) Normalization (page 33, 34) Position button Picture Menu (page 31) P.
Sound Mute (page 27) R-TUNE TV/AV TV / AV Mode Selection (page 26) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 + 0 Position Number Up and Down (page 20) + Volume Up and Down (page 18) Two Digit Position Number Selection (page 26) VCR/LD/DVD VCR / LD / DVD Fast Forward / Cue (page 39) VCR / LD / DVD Stop (page 39) VCR LD/DVD A DISC SIDE B MAIN MENU SKIP VCR Still Advance (VCR) (page 39) DISC SIDE A Selection (LD / DVD) VCR Record (VCR) (page 39) VCR / LD / DVD Pause / Still (page 39) N PICTURE MENU P.
Location of Controls Controls and Terminals on the TV Headphone Jack (See page 13) AV2 Input Terminals TV/AV - + AV 2 IN ^ PRE.
Connections How to connect the “AV1, 2 or 3” Input Terminals (Super-VHS VCR) AV1 IN Audio R OUT L Video OUT S-Video OUT ( S-Video input ) MONITOR OUT AV1 IN AV3 IN S - VIDEO DVD Y VIDEO MONO PB L AUDIO MONO R PR VIDEO AUDIO (VHS VCR) Audio R OUT L Video OUT AV1 IN MONITOR OUT AV1 IN AV3 IN S - VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO DVD Y VIDEO MONO PB L AUDIO MONO R PR Note: (1) When AV1, AV2 or AV3 is selected, and that AV mode has no input picture signal, the Background Colour of the TV s
Connections How to connect the DVD Input Terminals DVD Player R Audio OUT L DVD (Y•PB•PR) OUT PR PB Y MONITOR OUT AV1 IN AV3 IN S - VIDEO DVD DVD Y Y VIDEO PB PB L AUDIO MONO PR MONO R PR Note: (1) The AV3 audio signal is common for both AV3 and DVD input signal terminals. (2) The DVD signal input terminal takes priority over the AV3 video signal input terminal. How to connect the AV Monitor Output Terminals to other equipment.
Connections Connecting Headphone Connect headphone as follows. AV 2 IN S-VIDEO VIDEO L/MONO R AUDIO (3.5mm Plug) (Optional) (not supplied) Headphone’s plug: Use Volume Up “+” or Down “−” button to control volume level.
Flow Chart of MAIN menu When the “Main Menu” button is pushed at the MAIN menu screen, the screen display will return to the normal viewing condition. When the “Main Menu” button is pushed at each menu screen (PICTURE, SOUND, FEATURES, LANGUAGE, PRESET), the screen display will return to the MAIN menu screen. MAIN MENU Push Select Symbol .
Flow Chart of MAIN menu 15
Tuning Procedure Channel Selection This TV set is tuned using the Position Selection system. 2ch 4ch 6ch 8ch 10ch 12ch 14ch 16ch 18ch 20ch Example 16 CHANNEL SELECT Position Number Received Channel 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 When Auto Tune is performed, the unit memories the channels tuned in order from position No.1. Push the button 1 to view channel 2. Push the button 2 to view channel 4. Push the button 3 to view channel 6.
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Tuning Procedure Automatic Tune (TV set) TV/AV 1, 3, 6 - + 4 2 ^ PRE. ^ 3, 5 This TV uses automatic tuning to determine whether or not a broadcast signal is being sent which it can receive. 2 PRE. Push the “PRE.” (preset) button. Push the Volume Up “+” button. + 1 Automatic Search AUTO TUNE Condition. Search Start. AUTO The best tuning position is automatically memorized. 3 PRE. ^ 4 18 + After all stations are tuned, push the “PRE.” (preset) button 2 times.
Tuning Procedure Use the Position Number Up “∧” button to sequentially check each station. If necessary, repeat steps 3 to 4 for each Position Number. 5 3 6 4 This returns the set to the normal viewing condition. Position Number memory locations. After all stations are tuned, push the “PRE.” (preset) button 5 times. PRE. Helpful Hint (1) To tune, push the “Main Menu” button and Position button on the Remote Control.
Tuning Procedure Manual Tune (TV set) 2 3 1, 4, 6 - + 3, 5 ^ 2 Push the “PRE.” (preset) button 2 times. Manual Search MANUAL TUNE Condition. ^ Push either the Position Number Up “∧” or Down “∨” button. Select the desired Position Number. + Push the Volume Up “+” or Down “−” button. Search Start. PRE. ^ 1 TV/AV ^ PRE. Volume “+” : Next higher Channel The best tuning position is automatically memorized. Volume “−” : Next lower Channel 4 20 PRE. Push the “PRE.” (preset) button.
Tuning Procedure 5 + If the sound is not clear or no sound is produced on a Position Number Position, push the Volume Up “+” or Down “−” button. Yo u m a y i m p r o v e t h e Sound quality. The sound indicator will change as follows. 4.5MHz 5.5MHz 6.5MHz 6.0MHz Note: When sound volume is too small to confirm, turn it up by using the sound volume button on the remote control. 6 PRE. Push the “PRE.” (preset) button 5 times. This returns the set to the normal viewing condition.
Tuning Procedure Fine Tuning (TV set) TV/AV 2, 4 ^ PRE. + - 3 ^ 1 Under normal reception conditions this function is not required or necessary. However, in areas of poor reception or constant interference, a slight adjustment of the tuning may improve the picture and sound quality. 2 ^ 1 PRE. + 3 4 22 ^ PRE. Select the channel which you want to improve, using the Position Number Up “∧” or Down “∨” button. 2 Select the desired Position Number. Push the “PRE.
Tuning Procedure How to cancel the Fine Tuning (TV set) TV/AV 2, 4 + - 3 ^ PRE. ^ 1 Cancelling previously adjusted (manually) fine tuning, means re-activating the AFT (Automatic Fine Tuning) Function. Re-activating the Automatic Fine Tuning means albaming the set to automatically tune to the optimum tuning position, for that position Number. 2 ^ 1 PRE. + 3 4 ^ PRE. Select the “AFT OFF” Position Number which you want to return to Automatic Fine Tuning (cancel the manual fine tuning).
Tuning Procedure Position Number Skip or Cancel the Skip Function (TV set) TV/AV + - 1, 5 3 ^ PRE. ^ 2 It is possible to skip Position Number on which no TV stations are tuned appearing on the screen. It is also possible to reset the Position Number that has been skipped. The function is only effective when selecting Position Numbers by pushing the Position Number up or Down button either on the TV set or the Remote control. 2 PRE. ^ 1 3 Push the “PRE.
Tuning Procedure Position Change (TV set) TV/AV - + 2, 5 4 ^ PRE. ^ 1, 3 Position Numbers displayed on the screen can be changed to the number you desire in this mode. 3 ^ Select the channel which you want to Position Change, using the Position Number Up “∧” or Down “∨” button. Push the “PRE.” (preset) button 7 times, setting the PRESET MENU to POS. CHANGE. PRE. ^ 2 ^ 1 ^ 6 Select the desired Position Number. POS.
General Operation 1 ^ Note: It is also possible to turn the TV set on STANDBY by pushing the “Direct Position Number Selection” buttons (0-9) and the “Position Number Up or Down” button, either on the set or on the Remote Control. ^ 2 1 6 3 8 4 5 (TV set) R-TUNE TV/AV 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 + 0 ^ + - TV/AV PRE. How to switch the power ON or OFF / STANDBY mode. The TV set must first be switched on at the wall outlet and at the Power Switch.
General Operation 6 R-TUNE R-TUNE button Push this button to return the before Position. 9 WAKE UP WAKE UP button This button sets a timer to turn on the TV. The Wake Up time can be set in 10 minutes intervals and for up to 12 hours from the current time. Select the desired wake up time by using the Position Left "<" or Right ">" button. 7 SOUND MUTE button Push this button to mute the sound completely. The MUTE symbol will appear.
General Operation Sound System Selection (Different region use differing systems) (TV set) TV/AV 1, 3 + - ^ PRE. ^ 2 This function is used only in the TV mode, and is not applicable in AV mode when the sound is not clear or no sound is produced on a Position Number. 1 PRE. + 2 Push the “PRE.” (preset) button 3 times. SOUND SYSTEM Condition. Push the Volume Up “+” or Down “−” button repeatedly until the optimum sound is obtained. The Sound System will change as shown. 4.5MHz 5.5MHz 6.
General Operation Colour System Selection (Different region use differing systems) (TV set) TV/AV 1, 3 + - ^ PRE. ^ 2 If a clear picture with current colours cannot be obtained when a Broadcast or AV signal is received. 1 PRE. + 2 Push the “PRE.” (preset) button 4 times. (In AV mode it is only necessary to push the “PRE.” (preset) button once.) COLOUR SYSTEM Condition. Push the Volume Up “+” or Down “−” button repeatedly until the optimum image is produced.
Advanced Remote Control Operation P.AI Operation 1 R-TUNE TV/AV 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 + 0 + VCR/LD/DVD VCR LD/DVD A DISC SIDE B MAIN MENU SKIP N PICTURE MENU 1 30 P.AI SOUND MENU SKIP SURROUND WAKE UP P.AI P.AI (Picture-Artificial Intelligence) The P.AI continuously detects fine difference in the picture signal, with great precision, and including the picture brightness, black level and contrast.
Advanced Remote Control Operation PICTURE menu and SOUND menu Operation 1 R-TUNE TV/AV 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 + PICTURE MENU DYNAMIC, STANDARD, and SOFT modes can be selected. Select your favorite mode. Adjust the mode using the PICTURE menu under MAIN menu. (Refer to page 33) DYNAMIC STANDARD SOFT + 0 2 SOUND MENU SPEECH and MUSIC modes let you select the most effective sound. Adjust the modes using the SOUND menu under MAIN menu.
Advanced Remote Control Operation Surround Operation 1 R-TUNE SURROUND SURROUND button The benefits of surround sound are enormous. You can be completely enveloped in sound; just as if you were at a concert hall or cinema. The surround effect can be obtained without the use of external surround speakers. TV/AV 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 + 0 On screen display during surround mode. TV mode Type of broadcast + AV mode LD/DVD A DISC SIDE B SKIP N P.
MAIN menu Operation PICTURE menu Operation MAIN MENU N PICTURE MENU Picture Menu Function DYNAMIC For viewing in brighter environments. This menu selects a higher than normal level of Contrast. STANDARD For viewing in normal (evening lighting) environments. This menu selects the normal levels of Brightness and Contrast. SOFT For viewing in a dark room. This menu selects reduced levels of Brightness and Contrast.
MAIN menu Operation SOUND menu Operation MAIN MENU N SOUND MENU Sound Menu Function MUSIC MUSIC mode raises the low and high tones in music to levels higher than that of similar tones in SPEECH mode so that a variety of instruments may be heard more clearly. SPEECH SPEECH mode adjusts the sound of speech so that newsreaders and other voices are easier to hear. Item Effect BASS Less More Less More TREBLE BALANCE Left SP. 1. Push the “Main Menu” button. 2.
MAIN menu Operation FEATURES menu Operation MAIN MENU N 1. Push the “Main Menu” button. 2. Select the FEATURES menu by pushing the Position Left “<” or Right “>” button and Access the FEATURES menu by pushing the Position Down “∨” button. 3. Choose the option and adjust by pushing the Position Up “∧” or Down “∨” button, and by setting with the Position Left “<” or Right “>” button.
MAIN menu Operation CHILD LOCK mode (No indication in TEXT input mode) If the Child-Lock function is set ON, picture and sound of the TV mode being viewed will disappear. VCR/GAME mode Reproduction of irregular signals, such as certain TV games and rental video tapes, may be improved.
MAIN menu Operation LANGUAGE menu Operation MAIN MENU N 1. Push the “Main Menu” button. 2.Select the LANGUAGE menu by pushing the Position Left “ < ” or Right “ > ” button. 3. Push the Position Up “ ∧ ” or Down “ ∨ ” button. The on-screen language display will change.
Operation of the VCR / LD / DVD Manufacturer setting Remote Control Operation is possible for the VCR’s, LD’s and DVD’s of the various manufacturers. After completion of setting, execute the various operations after pushing the VCR or the LD/DVD button. 1 R-TUNE Push the button of the unit to be set (VCR or LD / DVD) .
Operation of the VCR / LD / DVD Execute the various operations after pushing the VCR or LD / DVD button.
Troubleshooting Before you call for service, determine the symptoms and make a few simple checks as shown below. Symptoms Picture Checks Sound Aerial Location, direction or Connections Snowy Picture Noisy Sound Aerial Location, direction or Connections Multiple Image Normal Sound Electrical Appliances Cars / Motorcycles Fluorescent Lamps Interference Noisy Sound Volume (Check whether the mute function has been activated by the Remote Control.
Cleaning To ensure continued excellent performance by this product, periodic cleaning is recommended. The unit contains many plastic parts. For this reason DO NOT use benzine, thinner or other chemicals to clean the unit. Dust will accumulate on the picture screen. Please wipe with the soft cloth from time to time. If you use a chemically treated cloth, please be careful to follow the instructions that come with the cloth. DO NOT bring into contact with insecticide or other volatile substances.
Specifications Power Source TC-21P50R AC Auto 110 V-240 V, 50/60 Hz Power Consumption Receiving System Receiving Channels 125 W Stand-by condition 7 W 17 Systems PAL B, G, H 1 PAL I 2 PAL D, K 3 SECAM B, G 4 SECAM D, K 5 SECAM K1 6 NTSC M (NTSC 3.58/4.5 MHz) 7 8 NTSC 4.43/5.5 MHz 9 NTSC 4.43/6.0 MHz 10 NTSC 4.43/6.5 MHz 11 NTSC 3.58/5.5 MHz 12 NTSC 3.58/6.0 MHz 13 NTSC 3.58/6.5 MHz 14 SECAM I PAL 60 Hz/5.5 MHz 15 PAL 60 Hz/6.0 MHz 16 PAL 60 Hz/6.
Specifications Audio Output 16 W [ 8 W + 8 W ] ( MAX ) 15 W [ 7.5 W + 7.5 W ] ( 10 % THD ) Headphones 3.5 mm Plug × 1 Aerial Impedance 75 Ω Unbalanced coaxial Video/Audio Terminals AV 1, 2, 3 Monitor Out AV1 IN (Rear) AV2 IN (Front) AV3 IN (Rear) Accessories Supplied S-Video In Y:1 Vp-p, 75 Ω C:0.3 Vp-p, 75 Ω DVD (Y / PB / PR) Video In Audio In 1 Vp-p, 75 Ω Approx. 0.5 V 47 KΩ Video Out Audio Out 1 Vp-p, 75 Ω Approx. 0.
Customer’s Record The model number and serial number of this product can be found on its cabinet. You should note this serial number in the space provided below and retain this book plus your purchase receipt as a permanent record of your purchase to aid in identification in the event of theft or loss and for Warranty Service purposes. Model Number Printed in Japan MB0999S0(MS) Serial Number Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. Central P.O.
