Panasonic TX-20LA2A manual

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    TX-20LA2M TX-20LA2A TX-20LA2X Operating Instructions LCD TV Model No. Please read these instructions before operating your set and retain them for future reference. English TQBC0857-1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 TV VCR DVD MENU REC TV/AV N R-TUNE OK ASPECT SURROUND STILL F.P. IND E X TV/TEXT HOLD The illustration shown is an image.[...]

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    2 Accessories ............................................................... 2 W arnings and Precautions ........................................ 3 Fitting remote control batteries ................................. 5 How to use the LCD stand ........................................ 5 Antenna connection .............................................[...]

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    3 • This TV set is designed to operate on AC 1 10-240 V , 50 / 60 Hz. • T o prevent damage which might result in electric shock or fire, do not expose this TV set 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[...]

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    4 W arnings and Precautions • The On / Of f switch on this model does not fully disconnect the TV from the mains supply . Remove the mains plug from the wall socket before connecting or disconnecting any leads, or if the TV set is not used for a prolonged period of time. Note: If the set is not switched off when the TV station stops transmitting,[...]

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    5 + + - - Fitting remote control batteries Pull and hold the hook, then open the battery cover . Insert batteries - note correct polarity ( + and - ). “ R6 (AA) ” size Replace the cover . 1 2 3 Do not use rechargeable (Ni-Cad) batteries. They are different in shape and performance and may fail to ensure correct operation. Battery cautions The i[...]

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    6 ANT INPUT ANT OUTPUT Notes: • Additional equipment, cables and adapter plugs shown are not supplied with this TV set. • T o obtain optimum quality picture and sound, an Aerial, the correct cable (75 Ω coaxial) and the correct terminating plug are required. • If a communal Aerial system is used, you may require the correct connection cable[...]

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    7 Audio / V ideo connections It is possible to connect a variety of additional equipment to this TV . The following pages detail how to connect external equipment to the front and rear of the TV . Once your equipment is connected, use the following procedure to view the input: Press the TV/A V button. Whilst the on screen selector keys are displaye[...]

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    8 MONIT OR OUT AV 2 IN AV 1 IN COMPONENT VIDEO Y P B /C B P R /C R MONO MONO -L R- A UDIO -L R- AUDIO VIDEO S-VIDEO MONITOR OUT AV 2 IN AV 1 IN COMPONENT VIDEO Y P B /C B P R /C R MONO MONO -L R- AUDI O -L R- A UDIO VIDEO S-VIDEO MONITOR OUT AV 2 IN AV 1 IN COMPONENT VIDEO Y P B /C B P R /C R MONO MONO -L R- AUDI O -L R- A UDIO VIDEO S-VIDEO MONITO[...]

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    9 P R P B Y COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Y P B /C B P R /C R MONO AV2 IN AUDIO OUT VIDEO OUT L R Y, P B , P R , OUT MONITOR OUT AV 2 IN AV 1 IN COMPONENT VIDEO Y P B /C B P R /C R MONO MONO -L R- AUDIO -L R- AUDIO VIDEO S-VIDEO Power On / Off Connect the mains plug to the wall socket. Press the switch on the TV set to turn the set on. T o switch the TV set [...]

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    10 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 TV VCR DV D MENU REC TV/A V N R-TUNE OK ASPECT SURROUND F. P. INDEX TV/TEXT HOLD STILL Basic controls: top panel and remote control On / Off switch F (Function select) Displays the On Screen Display functions, use repeatedly to select from the available functions - V olume, Backlight, Contrast, Brightness, Colour , Sharpness,[...]

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    11 Return Exit Change Select Menu V olume Bass T reble Balance Surround Sound menu Off Music OK MENU 1 2 3 4 6 7 8 9 0 TV OK 5 TV/A V Using the On Screen Displays Many features available on this TV can be accessed via the On Screen Display menu system. Use the remote control as shown below to access and adjust features as desired. The MENU button i[...]

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    12 Not available for TX-20LA2A. Select the most easily viewed channel selection method. See page 13. Position / Direct Select the system. China HK/UK Asia/M.East NZ/INDONES Australia Japan CATV America SPECL Ver E.Europe China HK/UK Asia/M.East NZ/INDONES Australia E . Europe SPECL Ver America CATV Japan China Hong Kong, United Kingdom Malaysia, Si[...]

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    13 T uning Example Programme Number Channel Display Received Channel 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 Example Programme Number Channel Display Received Channel 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 20 – 2 – 4 – 6 – 8 – 10 20 – 2 – 4 – 6 – 8 – 10 20 14ch 16ch 18ch 20ch 12ch 10ch 8ch 6ch 4ch 2ch Select the m[...]

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    14 T uning Auto tuning automatically retunes your TV . This feature is useful if, e.g., you move house and wish to retune your TV to receive the local stations. Press the MENU button. Move to choose Setup menu . Access Setup menu . Move to choose T uning menu . Access T uning menu . Move to choose Auto tuning . Access Auto tuning . Notes: • If yo[...]

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    15 4. 5MHz CH10 10 Manual tuning - , + : Search TV / A V : Move cursor STR : T o store F : T o exit STR F - / + / TV / A V T uning Press the MENU button. Move to choose Setup menu . Access Setup menu . Move to choose T uning menu . Access T uning menu . Move to choose Manual tuning . Access Manual tuning . Select the programme position to be tuned.[...]

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    16 Sys select CH DISPLAY China HK/UK Asia/M.East NZ/INDONES Australia E.Europe SPECL Ver America CATV Japan RECEIVE CHANNEL 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 11 12 13 14 15 16 19 20 – 1 2 12 13 – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – 2 11 12 – – – – – – – – 1 2 11 – – – – – – – – – 0 1 2 3 4[...]

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    17 Menu mode will be memorized for each TV , A V1 and A V2 mode. Dynamic / Standard / Cinema Y ou can change the level of each Item (Backlight, Contrast, Brightness, Colour , Sharpness, NTSC-Tint, Colour temperature, AI and D.PNR) for each Menu (Dynamic, Standard and Cinema) according to your personal preference. Increase or decrease the levels of [...]

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    18 MENU Access Picture menu Sound menu Setup menu Main menu Language Sound menu Press the MENU button. Move to choose Sound menu . Access Sound menu . Move to choose menu option. Adjust chosen option or access chosen menu. Press the TV/A V button at any time to go back to watching TV . Menu V olume Bass T reble Balance Surround Menu mode will be me[...]

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    19 Setup menu Press the MENU button. Move to choose Setup menu . Access Setup menu . Move to choose menu option. Adjust chosen option or access chosen menu. Press the TV/A V button at any time to go back to watching TV . T eletext Off timer Ch colour set Child lock Blue back VCR/GAME Colour system T ext select T uning menu Allows you to choose 2 mo[...]

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    20 Press the STILL button to freeze the picture. Press again to return to watching the current programme. Note: Changes on NTSC-T int (T int) or D.PNR in the Picture menu during still mode will be reflected on the screen after exiting the mode. STILL 1 2 3 4 6 7 8 9 0 TV OK 5 ASPECT 1 2 3 4 6 7 8 9 0 OK 5 Aspect Controls Still The TV will allow you[...]

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    21 T eletext operation • T eletext features may vary depending on the Broadcasting Companies and is only available if the channel selected is transmitting T eletext. • Pressing the MENU button whilst in T eletext operation will display the backlight function with a white bar and the contrast function with a cyan bar , press to alter the setting[...]

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    22 Favourite Page (F .P .) Stores a favourite page in memory for instant recall. T o 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 OK button. The page number is now stored. Press F. P. to recall this page. Update Display Press t[...]

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    23 Alternatively , if you know which sub page you require, press the MENU button (to display special functions) followed by the Blue button; T**** will be displayed where the page number is normally found. Enter desired sub page number before the T**** disappears. e.g., to select page 6 enter 0, 0, 0 and 6. Press the Y ellow button to view the TV p[...]

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    24 VCR / DVD operation Button Function Standby VCR / DVD selection switch Play Stop Pause / Still Record VCR : Fast Forward / Cue DVD : Slow / Search VCR : Rewind / Review DVD : Slow / Search VCR : Programme Number up / down DVD : Skip VCR DVD REC The Remote Control is capable of operating some functions of selected VCR and DVD (Digital V ersatile [...]

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    25 VCR DVD Remote control setting Notes: • After setting, execute operation confirmation. If there is no operation, set a different code. • The respective VCR / DVD code is cancelled when battery has been exchanged. Please set it again. • Depending on the model, operation of VCR ’ s or DVD ’ s of the manufacturers listed above may not be [...]

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    26 Snowy Picture Multiple Image Interference Normal Picture No Picture No Colour Poor or Distorted Picture Normal Picture Noisy Sound Normal Sound Normal Sound Normal Sound Noisy Sound No Sound No Sound Weak or No Sound Weak or distorted sound T roubleshooting If there is a problem with your LCD TV please refer to the table below to determine the s[...]

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    27 Specifications Power Source Power Consumption LCD Screen Size Sound Speaker Audio Output Headphones Receiving Systems / Band name Receiving Channels Aerial - Rear Operating Conditions Connection T erminals AV 1 AV 2 MONITOR OUT Dimensions ( W × H × D ) Including TV Stand TV Set Only Weight Note: Design and Specifications are subject to change [...]

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    Customer ’ s Record The model number and serial number of this product can be found on its rear panel. Y ou 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 W arranty Service purposes. [...]