Panasonic TC 15LV1 manual

Combination 15.2˝ Diagonal LCD TV/DVD Player Operating Instructions TC-15L V1 Model No. TQBC0360 Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read these instructions completely . Please keep this manual for future reference. This manual is divided into two parts, the “Install and TV Adjusts” and “DVD Operation Guide” : In[...]

2 ■ Important Safety Instructions for LCD TV 1) Read these instructions and apply them with your LCD TV . 2) Keep these instructions. 3) Heed all warnings. 4) Follow all instructions. 5) Do not use this apparatus near water . For example: Avoid placing it near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimmin[...]

3 1 7 ) 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 combination 15.2 ″ Diagonal LCD TV/DVD player . T o obtain maximum benefit fr om your set, please r ead these instructions befor e making any adjustments, and r etain them for futur e r efer ence. Retain your[...]

5 T able of Contents Installation and TV Settings Important Safety Instructions ...................................... 2 Federal Communication Commission Information ....... 4 Installation ..................................................................... 6 Disc handling ............................................................... 6 SUPPLIED [...]

6 Installation Receiver Location Locate for comfortable viewing. Avoid placing where sunlight or other bright light (including reflections) will fall on the screen. Use of some types of fluorescent lighting can reduce remote control transmitter range. Adequate ventilation is essential to prevent internal component failure. Keep away from areas of e[...]

7 Installation Check the accessories before installations. • Operating Instruction book (TQBC0360/0361/0362) • Remote Control T ransmitter (TNQE284) • Battery for the Remote Control T ransmitter (2 × AAA size) POWER EJECT DISPALY T O P M E N U ANGLE D V D M E N U ENTER TV MENU RETURN SKIP SLOW/SEARCH STOP PAUSE PLAY ASPECT TV/VIDEO MUTE SLEE[...]

8 OUTPUT INPUT Use this configuration when connecting the TV to a cable TV system using a Cable Box. Connect the cable from the Output terminal on the back of the Cable Box to the ANT terminal on the left side of the TV . CABLE BOX TERMINAL ON THE BACK OF THE CABLE BOX Incoming Cable from Antenna or Cable TV System Incoming Cable From Home Antenna [...]

9 Use this configuration when connecting the TV to a cable TV system using a Cable Box and VCR. OUTPUT S-VIDEO VIDEO L-AUDIO-R OUTPUT INPUT ANT OUTPUT ANT INPUT Connect the cable from the Output terminal on the back of the VCR to the Antenna input terminal on the left side of the TV . Connect the cable from the Output terminal on the back of the Ca[...]

10 Connect headphones / earphones as follows. (Optional) (M3 plug) Audio system equipped with optical audio connector . Refer to OPTICAL output for details on DVD Operating Guide. (See page 56) Audio OUT Video OUT S-Video OUT RL (Super-VHS VCR) S-VIDEO cable VIDEO AUDIO R Audio OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT L P B Y P R (DVD Player) Audio INPUT S-Video IN[...]

11 Press the POWER button on the remote control to turn the TV of f: Red (standby) Press the POWER button on the remote control to turn the TV on: Green Power ON / OFF Push the POWER switch on the TV to turn the set on. POWER-ON: Green How to T urn the Power On Remote control sensor DISPLAY TOP MENU ANGLE DVD MENU RETURN SKIP STOP PAUSE PLAY TV MEN[...]

12 Location of Controls REPEAT MODE A-B REPEAT PLAY MODE PLA Y MODE button (See page 44) A-B REPEA T button (See page 45) Repeating selections between two specific points. REPEA T MODE button (See pages 44, 45) Controls on the TV V olume up (+) / down ( – ) buttons Channel up ( ) / down ( ) buttons Input mode selection button (See page 18) ASPECT[...]

13 DISPLAY TOP MENU ANGLE DVD MENU ENTER TV MENU RETURN SKIP SLOW/SEARCH STOP PAUSE PLAY ASPECT TV/VIDEO MUTE SLEEP CH VOL SURROUND CANCEL REPEAT MODE A-B REPEAT PLAY MODE R-TUNE POWER EJECT Location of Controls EJECT button Press to eject DVD or CD. R-TUNE button Switches to previous channel or video mode. Direct program number selection buttons D[...]

14 DISPLAY TOP MENU ANGLE DVD MENU RETURN SKIP STOP PAUSE PLAY ASPECT TV/VIDEO MUTE SLEEP CH VOL SURROUND CANCEL REPEAT MODE A-B REPEAT PLAY MODE R-TUNE TV MENU ENTER SLOW/SEARCH POWER EJECT Flow Chart of TV menu If the TV MENU button is pressed, the MENU screen will be displayed. If the TV MENU button is pressed once more, the MENU screen will be [...]

15 Flow Chart of TV menu POSITION/SIZE menu (See page 24) AUDIO ADJUST menu (See page 25) PICTURE ADJUST menu (See pages 22,23) PROGRAM CHANNELS adjust screen DVD SET UP (See page 52) VIDEO INPUT LABEL setting menu (See page 27) OTHER ADJUST setting menu Notes: • Items displayed in light blue cannot be adjusted. • Display color changes accordin[...]

16 Press to select PROGRAM CH. Press to display the PROGRAM CHANNELS screen. T uning channels (Automatic channel programming) Automatically scans all TV channels and stores them in memory . 2 3 Press to select MODE. Press to select TV or CABLE. 4 Press to select AUTO PROGRAM. Press to display the confirmation screen. Press the TV MENU button to dis[...]

17 T uning channels (Manual channel programming) Use this setting when changing the settings of received channels or changing the channel display . T urn the TV on and select the broadcast channel. Follow the steps on the previous page to display the PROGRAM CHANNEL screen. 1 Press to select MANUAL PROGRAM. Press to display the MANUAL PROGRAM scree[...]

18 Playing a VCR or other peripheral equipment 2 3 The input mode changes each time this button is pressed. Operate the connected equipment. Confirming connections Confirm that the TV is in standby mode. VCR Laser Disc Player DVD player • When playing a VIDEO • When playing a DVD or VIDEO • When playing a DVD or CD T urning the power on and s[...]

19 Setting condition to be displayed Press this button to display channel number , off-timer remaining time, screen modes, and other settings. Display fades away after about 3 seconds. Press this button again to delete channel number display . DISPLA Y (On-screen display) TOP MENU ANGLE DVD MENU RETURN SKIP STOP PAUSE PLAY TV MENU ENTER DISPLAY SLO[...]

20 Child lock DISPLAY TOP MENU ANGLE DVD MENU RETURN SKIP STOP PAUSE PLAY ASPECT TV/VIDEO MUTE SLEEP CH VOL SURROUND CANCEL REPEAT MODE A-B REPEAT PLAY MODE R-TUNE TV MENU ENTER SLOW/SEARCH POWER EJECT Note: The settings are memorized even after power is turned OFF . 1 Press the TV MENU button to display the MENU screen and select SET UP . 2 ENTER [...]

21 ASPECT Controls The TV will allow you to enjoy viewing the picture at its maximum size, including wide screen cinema format picture. ASPECT ASPECT button The aspect mode changes each time the ASPECT button is pressed. NORMAL JUST FULL ZOOM STOP PAUSE PLAY TV/VIDEO MUTE SLEEP CH VOL SURROUND ASPECT Mode NORMAL JUST ZOOM FULL Explanation NORMAL wi[...]

22 PAGE PICTURE ADJUST RETURN ENTER SELECT 0 0 0 0 0 0 NORMALIZE PIC MODE BACK LIGHT PICTURE BRIGHTNESS COLOR TINT SHARPNESS AI PICTURE OFF ON STANDARD Picture Adjustments Press the TV MENU button to display the MENU screen and select ADJUST . 1 2 Press to select PICTURE ADJUST . Press to display the PICTURE ADJUST screen. NORMALIZE is displayed at[...]

23 ENTER PAGE PICTURE ADJUST RETURN ENTER SELECT 0 0 0 0 0 0 NORMALIZE PIC MODE BACK LIGHT PICTURE BRIGHTNESS COLOR TINT SHARPNESS AI PICTURE OFF ON STANDARD BACKLIGHT Luminance of the back light is adjusted. PICTURE Selects proper brightness and density for the room. BRIGHTNESS Adjusts for easier viewing of dark pictures such as night scenes or a [...]

24 Adjusting screen position and size Press to select the screen mode to adjust screen position and size. Notes: • This TV is equipped with various screen modes. If a screen mode with a different aspect from the broadcast program is selected, the image will appear distorted. Select the proper screen mode with this in mind. • Be careful when usi[...]

25 PAGE AUDIO ADJUST RETURN ENTER SELECT 0 0 0 OFF NORMAL MODE BASS TREBLE BALANCE SURROUND STEREO SAP MONO AUTO Audio Adjustments Press the TV MENU button to display the MENU screen and select ADJUST . 1 2 Press to select to AUDIO ADJUST . Press to display the AUDIO ADJUST screen. AUTO Automatically adjusts quiet sound and loud sound for ease of l[...]

26 Selecting STEREO/SAP/MONO Press to select STEREO/SAP/MONO. ENTER Press to select STEREO/SAP/MONO. ENTER Press to end. TV MENU Press the TV MENU button to display the MENU screen and select AUDIO ADJUST screen. Notes: • The surround settings are memorized separately for each SOUND mode (AUTO, ST ANDARD, DYNAMIC, MUSIC). • Even from the MENU s[...]

27 MENU ADJUST SET UP LANGUAGE PROGRAM CH DVD SET UP LOCK CLOSED CAPTION INPUT LABEL OTHER ADJUST RETURN ENTER SELECT PAGE Press the TV MENU button to display the MENU screen and select SET UP . Customizing the VIDEO INPUT labels Display for each VIDEO INPUT can be changed to match with the connected device (VCR, DVD Player). Example: When changing[...]

28 Setting the other adjustments Note: Not available for DVD/CD and COMPONENT mode. Press the TV MENU button to display the MENU screen and select SET UP . 1 Press to end. ENTER Press to select OTHER ADJUST . Press to display the OTHER ADJUST screen. 2 Press to select NA TURL CLR. Press to turn NA TURL CLR OFF or ON. ENTER TV MENU RETURN ENTER SELE[...]

29 Press to end. TV MENU 1 Press the TV MENU button to display the MENU screen and select SET UP . Press to select IMAGE ADJ. Press to select 2. Press to select 1. ENTER Press to select OTHER ADJUST . Press to display the OTHER ADJUST screen. ENTER 2 RETURN ENTER SELECT PAGE MENU ADJUST SET UP LANGUAGE PROGRAM CH DVD SET UP LOCK CLOSED CAPTION INPU[...]

30 Lock Feature In the United States, the V -CHIP consists of two rating systems, which are MP AA (MOTION PICTURE) and TV P ARENT AL GUIDELINES. Its function is to block programs by the rating data in the XDS data packets sent from broadcasting stations. The user can select which rating programs should be blocked by the LOCK MENU options. Note: The[...]

31 RETURN Press to return to LOCK screen. ENTER Press to select rating to lock. 2 Press to select YES or NO. Rating (turns red when on) G : General audience PG : Parental guidance suggested PG-13 : Parental guidance needed under 13 years old R : Restricted NC17 : No one under 17 is admitted X : Adults only TV MENU Press to set. ENTER Press to selec[...]

32 Locking and unlocking • When a title field is selected, all ratings below this rating are selected. • When options within an option field are selected, ratings below this rating within the same field are selected. • Ratings displayed in green are unlocked and those displayed in red are blocked programs. 1. Ratings for children: These ratin[...]

33 Press the TV MENU button to display the MENU screen and select SET UP . Closed Captions 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 the viewer to read the dialogue of a tele[...]

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36 High picture quality • 10 bit video D/A converter Reproduces fine images faithfully . • An array of picture quality modes yielded by digital processing Signal deterioration is kept to minimum by processing the data digitally . This feature can be used to tailor picture quality for DVD playback. High sound quality • 96 kHz/24 bit audio D/A [...]

37 Enjoying digital audio output from the digital audio output connector Optical digital audio output connector Disc DVD Video CD CD * 1 The type of audio output from the connector can be selected by “ Digital Audio Output ” of the initial settings. (See page 56.) * 2 Compressed sound converted to PCM will be output. * 3 The settings and connec[...]

38 DISPLAY TOP MENU ANGLE DVD MENU ENTER TV MENU RETURN SKIP STOP PAUSE PLAY ASPECT TV/VIDEO MUTE SLEEP CH VOL SURROUND CANCEL REPEAT MODE A-B REPEAT PLAY MODE R-TUNE SLOW/SEARCH POWER EJECT Switches angles when scenes taken from several angles are being played. (See page 47.) Searches the beginning of a scene or song. (See page 42.) Stops operatio[...]

39 Disc slot (Slot in loading). (See page 40.) Functions of front operation panel LCD display (15.2 inch wide-screen) TV/VIDEO button ASPECT button (See page 21.) VOLUME up (+)/ down (-) button (See page 12.) Channel up ( )/down ( ) button (See page 12.) POWER switch T urns power ON and OFF . (The remote control can be operated when this is ON) Rem[...]

40 Before enjoying DVD/Video CD/CD The On-Screen menu language of your player has been factory preset to English. Y ou can change the menu language to French or Spanish. Refer to “ Selecting On-Screen Display menu language ” on page 56. In the explanations given below it is assumed that English has been selected as the menu language. Press SELE[...]

41 What is playback control? If a Video CD has “ playback control ” written on its disc or jacket, it means that particular scenes or information can be selected for viewing interactively with the TV monitor using the menu screen. When the menu continues onto another screen After step 3 on page 40, press SKIP ( ) . • T o return to the previou[...]

42 Still picture (Pause) Press P AUSE ( ) during play . • DVD/V ideo CD : The player will be placed in the still picture mode. • CD : The player will be placed in the pause mode. • Normal play is resumed when PLA Y is pressed. Skipping chapters or tracks • The speed of advance (reverse) is relatively slow at first. When the button is presse[...]

43 Frame advance (Frame reverse) [ DVD/Video CD ] Press P AUSE button. Press SELECT ( , ) in the still picture mode. : Reverse : Forward Note: • For Video CDs, frame reverse is not possible. For your reference: • Pressing P AUSE also activates frame advance. • Whether the pictures are advanced by a “ Frame ” or “ Field ” is automatic.[...]

44 Press PLA Y MODE button in the stop mode. The program Random play screen appears on the screen. Press PLA Y MODE button again, the Random play screen changes “ OFF ” to “ ON ” . T wo way setting method for Random Play . (1.From play mode, 2.From display mode) The player plays the tracks on the disc in random order . Using PLA Y MODE butt[...]

45 • DVD Normal play Repeat of chapter being played Repeat of title being played Cancel repeat mode (Normal play) C T OFF Press REPEA T MODE during play . Each time this button is pressed, the TV monitor changes as shown below and the disc will repeat a chapter , a title (DVD) or a track (Video CD/CD) Repeat play Repeat viewing (Listening) • Vi[...]

46 Changing audio soundtrack language [ DVD ] It is possible to change the audio soundtrack language to a different language from the one selected at the initial settings if available. (See page 53.) This operation works only with discs on which multiple audio soundtrack languages are recorded. Number of the audio soundtrack language being played b[...]

47 4 Press SELECT ( , ) to select “ ON OFF ” item. 5 Press SELECT ( , ) to select subtitle “ ON ” or “ OFF ” . Changing subtitle language [ DVD ] 1 Press DISPLA Y button to display the player information. • When no subtitles are recorded, “– –” will be displayed instead of the language number . It is possible to change the sub[...]

48 This player features GUI (Graphical User Interface) screens providing various functions. A “ banner ” will be displayed on the TV when DISPLA Y button on the remote control is pressed. Operating the SELECT/ENTER button on the remote control will show disc information (title/chapter/track number , elapsed playing time, audio/subtitle language[...]

49 01 12 01 05 00 00 00 1 2 0 OFF NORMAL 12 Screen for disc information (For DVD) Audio soundtrack language No. (See page 46.) Audio soundtrack language Audio attribute LPCM Digital DTS Change the No. with the SELECT ( , ) button or the numeric buttons. ENG: English POR: Portuguese FRA: French RUS: Russian DEU: German JPN: Japanese IT A: Italian CH[...]

50 OFF 01 14 00 00 00 OFF OFF NORMAL 01 14 00 00 00 NORMAL OFF L R Screen for disc information (For V ideo CD/CD) General information about GUI screens Notes: • T rack No. and the elapsed playing time are not displayed during menu play of Video CDs with playback control. • It is not possible to turn playback control ON or OFF using the GUI scre[...]

51 GUI screen reference chart Title no. (DVD) Track no. (CD, video CD) Chapter no. (DVD) Elapsed time (DVD) Time display (CD, video CD) Audio information (DVD) Audio mode switching (Video CD) Subtitle no. (DVD) Playback control (Video CD) Angle no. When you select a no. and press [Set], playback of that title/track begins. (Selection can also be ma[...]

52 DISPLAY ANGLE PAUSE ASPECT TV/VIDEO MUTE SLEEP CH VOL SURROUND CANCEL REPEAT MODE A-B REPEAT PLAY MODE R-TUNE ENTER RETURN PLAY DVD MENU TOP M ENU STOP SKIP TV MENU SLOW/SEARCH OPEN CLOSE POWER Once the intial settings have been completed, the player can always be operated under the same conditions (especially DVDs). The settings will be retaine[...]

53 Selecting AUDIO language [DVD] Press the SELECT ( , ) button to select AUDIO and press ENTER button. Press the SELECT ( , ) button to select item and press ENTER button. Initial settings RETURN ENTER SETUP AUDIO ENGLISH FRENCH SPANISH ORIGINAL OTHER 0 The language is selected. The original language of each disc will be selected. Another language[...]

54 Initial settings ■ Selecting MENUS [DVD] Press the SELECT ( , ) button to select MENUS and press ENTER button. Press the SELECT ( , ) button to select item and press ENTER. ■ Selecting RA TINGS [DVD] RETURN ENTER SETUP MENUS ENGLISH FRENCH SPANISH OTHER 0 Notes: • If the language selected is not available on the disc, the language designat[...]

55 Initial settings ■ Setting TV screen aspect Select the aspect, conventional size screen (4:3) or wide screen (16:9), when connecting to your TV set. Press the SELECT ( , ) button to select VIDEO menu and press ENTER button. Press the SELECT ( , ) button to select aspect item and press ENTER button. • Change the password Press the SELECT ( , [...]

56 Initial settings ■ Setting on screen DISPLA Y Press the SELECT ( , ) button to select DISPLA Y menu . Press the SELECT ( , ) button to select each item and press ENTER button. DISPLA Y MENU ENGLISH POS 1 ON RETURN ENTER SETUP DISPLAY MENU LANGUAGE OSD POSITION OSD MESSAGES RETURN ENTER SETUP MENU LANGUAGE ENGLISH FRAN Ç AIS ESPA Ñ OL RETURN [...]

57 ENGLISH • FRENCH • SP ANISH • ORIGINAL • OTHER 0 AUTOMA TIC • ENGLISH • FRENCH • SP ANISH • OTHER 0 ENGLISH • FRENCH • SP ANISH • OTHER 0 LEVEL 8 (NO LIMIT) • LEVEL 1 to 7 4 digit numeric ( 1 1 1 1 Factory setting) 16 : 9 • 4 : 3 LETTERBOX • 4 : 3 P AN&SCAN ENGLISH • FRAN Ç AIS • ESP A Ñ OL POS 1 • POS 2 O[...]

58 Language code list Enter the appropriate code number for the initial settings “ AUDIO ” , “ SUBTITLE ” and/or “ MENUS ” . (See pages 53, 54) Code 6565 6566 6570 6577 6582 6583 6588 6590 6665 6669 6671 6672 6678 6679 6682 6779 6765 6783 6789 6865 6869 6890 6976 6978 6979 6983 6984 6985 7065 7073 7074 Language Afar Abkhazian Afrikaan A[...]

59 The Images on the TV screen depend on the type of software and the TV set. How images appear on your TV (aspect ratios of the screen) • The images which appear on the TV screen, and what each screen mode is called, depend on the manufacturer of the TV set and type of TV set. Consult the instruction manual provided with your TV set. For your re[...]

60 T roubleshooting Before requesting service for this LCD/DVD combo, check the chart below for a possible cause of the problem you are experiencing. Some simple checks or a minor adjustment on your part may eliminate the problem and restore proper operation. If you are in doubt about some of the check points, or if the remedies indicated in the ch[...]

61 T roubleshooting For DVD operation For TV broadcasts (VHF , UHF) Symptoms A black band appears momentarily when selecting channels with video In some parts color tint is poor , and some parts are colored Both edges of the screen, or columns or window frames, appear bent The image from the connected equipment does not appear Parts of the screen a[...]

62 CAUTION : If water or similar substances get inside the monitor via the liquid crystal panel surface, a malfunction may result. T roubleshooting For DVD operation Frequently asked questions (Q&A) Symptoms The preset audio or subtitle language does not appear The disc cannot be removed Cause and remedy • The DVD does not have multiple langu[...]

63 Specifications Note: • Design and Specifications are subject to change without notice. Weight and Dimensions shown are approximate. Power Source Power Consumption LCD Screen Size Channel Capability-181 Sound Speaker Audio Output Headphones FEA TURES Disc Played Accessories Supplied Remote control T ransmitter AC Adaptor Operating Conditions Co[...]

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 purposes. Mo[...]