Panasonic TC-14LA2 manual

Operating Instructions LCD TV TQBC0896 Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read these instructions completely . Please keep this manual for future reference. English Model No. TC-14LA2 TC-14LA2D For assistance, please call : 1-800-21 1-P ANA (7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com or visit us at www .pan[...]

2 Important Safety Instructions CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN The exclamation point within a triangle is intended to tell the user that important operating and servicing instructions are in the papers with the appliance. ■ Note to CA TV System Installer: This reminder is provided to direct the CA TV system installer ’s attention to[...]

3 1 8 ) If an outside antenna is connected to the television equipment, be sure the antenna system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built up static charges. In the U.S. Selection 810-21 of the National Electrical Code provides information with respect to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, g[...]

4 Dear Panasonic Customer W elcome to the Panasonic family of customers. W e hope that you will have many years of enjoyment fr om your new LCD TV . T o obtain maximum benefit fr om your set, please read these instructions befor e making any adjustments, and r etain them for futur e r eference. Retain your pur chase r eceipt, and r ecord the model [...]

5 AUDIO ADJUST ................................................... 21 ASPECT Controls ................................................ 22 T roubleshooting .................................................. 30 Specifications ...................................................... 31 T able of Contents Important Safety Instructions ...................[...]

6 Precaution on battery use Incorrect installation can cause battery leakage and corrosion that will damage the remote control transmitter . Observe the following precautions: 1. Always use new batteries when replacing the old set. 2. Do not attempt to charge, short-circuit, disassemble, heat or burn used batteries. 3. Battery replacement is necess[...]

7 Connections Note: Cables and F-T ype Antenna connectors are not supplied with this set. IN IN AUDIO VIDEO S-VIDEO R RL L Y P B P R 1 2 AUDIO COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT INPUT VIDEO Antenna Connection For proper reception of VHF/UHF channels, an external antenna is required. For best reception, an outdoor antenna is recommended. The antenna mode must be[...]

8 Connecting Other Equipment Connections Notes: • Only 480i and 480p are available through the component input terminals. • When connecting video cables, priority is given to the S-Video cable when both the S-VIDEO input terminal and the VIDEO input terminal are connected. • With a monaural VCR, connect the monaural audio cable to the AUDIO-L[...]

9 CH 6 STEREO SAP MONO 4 : 3 e.g. IN AUDIO VIDEO S-VIDEO R RL L Y P B P R 1 2 AUDIO COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT INPUT VIDEO 1 2 3 POWER TV/VIDEO VOLUME CHANNEL Connections Power ON / OFF Connecting the plug to the wall outlet. Press to turn the TV ’ s main power on/off. • Power indicator Main power ON : Green Main power OFF : No light The screen belo[...]

10 Menu Operations MENU ADJUST SET UP LANGUAGE PROGRAM CH LOCK CLOSED CAPTION INPUT LABEL OTHER ADJUST MENU ADJUST PICTURE AUDIO SET UP PICTURE ADJUST AUDIO ADJUST MENU ADJUST SET UP LANGUAGE PROGRAM CH LOCK CLOSED CAPTION INPUT LABEL OTHER ADJUST MENU ADJUST PICTURE AUDIO SET UP PICTURE ADJUST AUDIO ADJUST or Press to display MENU screen. 1 MENU A[...]

11 Menu Operations CLOSED CAPTION MODE OFF ON MUTE NO (See page 18) LANGUAGE ENGLISH LANGUAGE Select the menu language. OFF ON COOL COOL PICTURE ADJUST NORMAL PIC MODE BACK LIGHT PICTURE BRIGHTNESS COLOR TINT SHARPNESS AI PICTURE + 30 0 0 0 0 0 OFF ON STANDARD (See page 20) • T o return to the previous screen : • T o exit the MENU screen: This [...]

12 POWER TV/VIDEO VOLUME CHANNEL STEREO SAP MONO Basic Controls POWER button Press to turn the TV on or of f. (see page 9) Note: This does not work when the main power is off (No light). Numbered buttons TV/VIDEO button Press to change the input mode. MUTE button Press to mute the sound. Press again to cancel mute. Mute is canceled when the power i[...]

13 T uning Channels Automatically scans and stores all the TV channels. Notes: • When any button is pressed during AUTO PROGRAM, the TV will return to the normal viewing. (Channels searched up to the point are added.) • After AUTO PROGRAM finishes, the lowest channel number added will be displayed. • When there are no receivable channels, cha[...]

14 Input 4-digit code. • T o clear the numbers while entering the code, press Up or Down . • Y ou will need the code to enter the LOCK menu. • After entering your password for the first time, ENTER CODE FIRST will change to CHANGE CODE. Note: Use a code that is easy to remember and record it in a safe place. 2 MENU ADJUST SET UP LANGUAGE PROG[...]

15 LOCK Press to select VIEW NR PROGRAMS?. Press to select NO or YES. NO : Cannot view programs with NR signals. YES : Can view programs with NR signals. U.S. TV PROGRAMS 6 8 Press to select SETTING. Press to select BASIC or DET AILED. BASIC : Y ou can select the titles. DET AILED : Y ou can select the titles and options. 7 Press to select the rati[...]

16 LOCK The V -CHIP used in this TV allows you to block various types of movies and television programs based on the two rating systems used in Canada. It also lets you block or unblock Canadian French programs according to various ratings categories. U.S. MOVIES 6 7 Press to select the rating. CANADIAN ENGLISH / CANADIAN FRENCH 6 Press to select V[...]

17 LOCK The V -Chip system that is used in this set is capable of blocking “ NR ” programs (non rated, not applicable and none) per FCC Rules Section15.120(e)(2). If the option of blocking “ NR ” programs is chosen “ unexpected and possibly confusing results may occur , and you may not receive emergency bulletins or any of the following t[...]

18 This unit has a built in decoder that provides a visual depiction of the audio portion of a television program in the form of written words across the screen (white or colored letters on a black background). It allows you to read the dialogue of a television program or other information. Press to select CLOSED CAPTION. Press to display the CLOSE[...]

19 Y ou can change the label of the video inputs to match with the connected device (VCR, DVD player etc.). Press to select INPUT LABEL. Press to display the INPUT LABEL screen. 1 2 Press to select the video input (VIDEO1, VIDEO2 or COMPONENT). Press to select the INPUT LABEL. (VIDEO1/VIDEO2/COMPONENT , VCR, LD, GAME, DVD, DTV , SKIP ∗ or [BLANK][...]

20 Sub-menu BACK LIGHT PICTURE BRIGHTNESS COLOR TINT SHARPNESS AI PICTURE PICTURE ADJUST 1 2 Press to select PICTURE ADJUST . Press to display the PICTURE ADJUST screen. Press to select the sub-menu. Adjust the setting watching the picture behind the menu. Press to activate the setting if necessary . BACK LIGHT , PICTURE, BRIGHTNESS, COLOR, TINT , [...]

21 AUDIO ADJUST 1 2 Press to select AUDIO ADJUST . Press to display the AUDIO ADJUST screen. Press to select the sub-menu. Select the setting listening to the sound. Press to activate the setting if necessary . AUDIO ADJUST NORMAL MODE BASS TREBLE STEREO SAP MONO - 4 + 5 AUTO MODE MODE STEREO SAP MONO Function T wo channel audio reception. Second A[...]

22 ASPECT Controls This feature allows you to enjoy viewing the picture at its maximum size, including wide screen cinema format picture. Each time you press the button: Notes: • The aspect setting is stored separately for VIDEO1, VIDEO2 and COMPONENT . • In TV mode, the aspect is fixed at 4:3. (For Video input only) Explanation 4:3 mode will d[...]

23 Precauciones relacionadas con la utilizaci ó n de las pilas La instalaci ó n incorrecta de las pilas puede causar fugas en las mismas que podr í an estropear el transmisor de mando a distancia. T ome las precauciones siguientes: 1. Utilice siempre pilas nuevas cuando reemplace las viejas. 2. No intente cargar , cortocircuitar , desarmar , cal[...]

24 IN IN AUDIO VIDEO S-VIDEO R RL L Y P B P R 1 2 AUDIO COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT INPUT VIDEO IN IN AUDIO VIDEO S-VIDEO R RL L Y P B P R 1 2 AUDIO COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT INPUT VIDEO Nota: Con este aparato no se suministran cables ni conectores. IN IN AUDIO VIDEO S-VIDEO R RL L Y P B P R 1 2 AUDIO COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT INPUT VIDEO Conexi ó n Cable entra[...]

25 IN AUDIO VIDEO S-VIDEO R RL L Y P B P R 1 2 AUDIO COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT INPUT VIDEO 1 2 3 Canal 6 ESTEREO SP A MONO 4 : 3 Conexi ó n POWER TV/VIDEO VOLUME CHANNEL POWER Conexi ó n/desconexi ó n de la alimentaci ó n Conexi ó n de la clavija la toma de corriente. P ú lselo para conectar/desconectar la alimentaci ó n principal del televisor [...]

26 Operaciones con men ú s P ú lselo para visualizar la pantalla MENU. 1 MENU Ajuste Imagen Sonido Configu. Ajuste Imagen Ajuste Sonido Cuadro de instrucciones de ayuda en pantalla Cuando se visualiza un men ú en el televisor aparece un cuadro de ayuda en la pantalla. Este cuadro de ayuda indica qu é teclas del mando a distancia se utilizan par[...]

27 • Para volver a la pantalla anterior : • Para salir de la pantalla MENU : P ú lselo para seleccionar la pantalla MENU (Ajuste o Configu.). P ú lselo para seleccionar la funci ó n de men ú secundario. P ú lselo para visualizar la pantalla de men ú secundario. Con esto se retorna a la visi ó n normal. No MODO No EN MUDO Idioma Idioma Se[...]

28 POWER TV/VIDEO VOLUME CHANNEL Controles b á sicos Sensor de mando a distancia Dentro de 20 pies (6 metros) a partir del panel delantero del televisor . Interruptor POWER principal P ú lselo para conectar/desconectar la alimentaci ó n principal del televisor (consulte la p á gina 25). <Controles del lado superior> Canal superior/inferio[...]

29 Sintonizaci ó n de canales Pulse para seleccionar Prog. Canales. Pulse para visualizar la pantalla Prog. Canales. 2 3 Pulse para seleccionar MODO. Pulse para seleccionar TV o CABLE. Pulse el bot ó n TV/VIDEO para visualizar el canal de TV . 1 Explora y guarda autom á ticamente todos los canales de TV . Programaci ó n autom á tica de canales[...]

30 T roubleshooting If there is a problem with your TV please refer to the table below to determine the symptoms, then carry out the suggested check. If this does not solve the problem, please contact your local Panasonic dealer , quoting the model number and serial number (both found on the rear of the TV). Symptoms Checks Antenna location, direct[...]

31 Specifications AC 120 V , 60 Hz VHF-12 : UHF-56 : Cable-125 4 cm, 2 pcs, 16 Ω 6 W [3 W + 3 W] (10% THD) M3 (3.5 mm) Jack × 1 3D Y/C Digital Comb Filter CLOSED CAPTION V -Chip T emperature : 41 ° F - 95 ° F (5 ° C – 35 ° C) Humidity : 5 % - 90 % RH (non-condensing) VIDEO (RCA PIN T ype × 1) × 2 1.0 Vp-p (75 Ω ) S-VIDEO (MINI DIN 4pin[...]

MBS0404S0 Customer ’ 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 pu[...]