Panasonic TC-20LA2 manual

LCD TV Operating Instructions TQBC0758 Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read these instructions completely . Please keep this manual for future reference. English Model No. TC-20LA2 TC-20LA2D 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 t[...]

3 18) 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, gro[...]

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 r ead these instructions befor e making any adjustments, and r etain them for futur e r efer ence. Retain your pur chase r eceipt, and r ecor d the mod[...]

5 T able of Contents Important Safety Instructions .............................. 2 Installation ............................................................. 6 SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES ................................ 7 Remote control battery installation ...................... 7 Maintenance .......................................................... 8[...]

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 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[...]

8 Maintenance Antenna T erminal on the Back of the TV F-T ype Antenna Adapter CAUTION : If water or similar substances get inside the monitor via the liquid crystal panel surface, a malfunction may result. T o clean this unit, wipe with a soft, dry cloth. If the surfaces are extremely dirty , use a soft cloth dipped in a soap and water solution or [...]

9 Connections Cable Box Cable Box and VCR AUDIO VIDEO S-VIDEO R RL L Y P B P R 1 2 AUDIO COMPORNENT VIDEO INPUT INPUT VIDEO[...]

10 Connecting Other Equipment Connections ANT AUDIO VIDEO S-VIDEO R RL L Y P B P R 1 2 AUDIO COMPORNENT VIDEO INPUT INPUT VIDEO AUDIO VIDEO S-VIDEO R RL L Y P B P R 1 2 AUDIO COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT INPUT VIDEO Pr Pb Y L R L R Audio OUT S-Video OUT Video OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Audio OUT Notes: • Only 480i and 480p are available through the compone[...]

11 Connections M3 plug (Not supplied) Connecting Headphones / Earphones T o bundle the cables with the clamper AUDIO VIDEO S-VIDEO R RL L Y P B P R 1 2 AUDIO COMPORNENT VIDEO INPUT INPUT VIDEO VHF UHF Note: • Do not put the antenna cable and the power cord together to avoid noise. 1. Pull upward. 2. Put the cables and close. [TC-20LA2][...]

12 POWER TV/VIDEO VOLUME CHANNEL Power ON / OFF Connecting the Plug to the W all Outlet 1 2 VHF / UHF[...]

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15 Menu Operations CLOSED CAPTION MODE OFF ON MUTE NO (See page 22) 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 24) • T o return to the previous screen : • T o exit the MENU screen: This [...]

16 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[...]

17 PROGRAM CHANNELS MODE AUTO PROGRAM MANUAL PROGRAM TV CABLE MANUAL PROGRAM ENTER CHANNEL 121 Press to select MANUAL PROGRAM. Press to display the MANUAL PROGRAM screen. 4 Press to select the channel. • Y ou can also use the numbered buttons. 5 6 Press to add the channel to the Channel Memory (the channel number turns blue). Press to delete the [...]

18 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. MENU ADJUST SET UP LAN[...]

19 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 signal. U.S. TV PROGRAM VIEW NR PROGRAMS? U. S. TV PROGRAMS TV — G TV — PG TV — 1 4 TV — MA V V V D D L L L S S S TV — Y TV — Y7 FV SETTING BASIC NO YES 6 8 Press to select SETTING. Press to select [...]

20 Menu Operations U.S. MOVIES 6 7 Press to select the rating. U. S. MOVIES VIEW NR PROGRAMS? NO YES CANADIAN ENGLISH / CANADIAN FRENCH 6 Press to select VIEW E PROGRAMS?. Press to select NO or YES. CANADIAN FRENCH VIEW E PROGRAMS? NO YES G 8 ANS + 13ANS + 16ANS + 18ANS + CANADIAN ENGLISH VIEW E PROGRAMS? NO YES C C8 + G PG 14 + 18 + Press to selec[...]

21 Menu Operations CANADIAN ENGLISH RATINGS CHART Exempt - Exempt programming includes: news, sports, documentaries and other information programming, talk shows, music videos, and variety programming. Programming intended for children under age 8. No offensive language, nudity or sexual content. Programming contains themes or content which may not[...]

22 Menu Operations 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 d[...]

23 Menu Operations 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 MENU ADJUST SET UP LANGUAGE PROGRAM CH LOCK CLOSED CAPTION INPUT LABEL OTHER ADJUST INPUT LABEL VIDEO1 VIDEO2 COMPONENT VIDEO1 VIDEO2 COMPONENT 2 Press to[...]

24 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 . PIC MODE The picture mode is stored for TV , VID[...]

25 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 . MENU ADJUST PICTURE AUDIO SET UP PICTURE ADJUST AUDIO ADJUST AUDIO ADJUST NORMAL MODE BASS TREBLE STEREO SAP MONO + 4 + 1 AUTO MODE MODE ST[...]

26 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[...]

27 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[...]

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30 AUDIO VIDEO S-VIDEO R RL L Y P B P R 1 2 AUDIO COMPORNENT VIDEO INPUT INPUT VIDEO ANT AUDIO VIDEO S-VIDEO R RL L Y P B P R 1 2 AUDIO COMPORNENT VIDEO INPUT INPUT VIDEO ANT OUTPUT S VIDEO VIDEO L-AUDIO-R[...]

31 Conexi ó n de auriculares (No suministrado) Clavija M3 AUDIO VIDEO S-VIDEO R RL L Y P B P R 1 2 AUDIO COMPORNENT VIDEO INPUT INPUT VIDEO VHF UHF Nota: • No ponga el cable de la antena y el cable de la alimentaci ó n juntos para evitar ruidos. 1. T ire hacia arriba. 2. Ponga juntos los cables y cierre la abrazadera. Para unir y atar los cable[...]

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33 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 32). <Controles del lado superior> Canal superior/inferio[...]

34 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[...]

35 • 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[...]

36 Sintonizaci ó n de canales Explora y guarda autom á ticamente todos los canales de TV . Notas: • Cuando se pulse cualquier bot ó n durante PROGRAMA AUTO, el televisor volver á a mostrar la imagen normal. (Los canales encontrados hasta ese punto se a ñ aden.) • Despu é s de terminar PROGRAMA AUTO se visualizar á el n ú mero del canal [...]

37 Pulse para seleccionar PROGRAMA MANUAL. Pulse para visualizar la pantalla PROGRAMA MANUAL. 4 Pulse para seleccionar canal. • T ambi é n puede utilizar los botones numerados. 5 6 P ú lselo para a ñ adir el canal a la memoria de canales (el n ú mero del canal se pone de color azul). P ú lselo para borrar el canal de la memoria de canales (e[...]

38 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[...]

39 Note: Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. Weight and dimensions shown are approximate. Specifications AC 120 V , 60 Hz VHF-12 : UHF-56 : Cable-125 4 cm, 2 pcs, 16 Ω 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 ([...]

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