Panasonic TC-17LA2 User Manual

Operating Instructions

LCD TV

Model No.

LCD TV shown above is model TC-17LA2.

TC-17LA2
TC-17LA2D

For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA (7262)

or send e-mail to : [e-mail]

or visit us at www.panasonic.com (U.S.A.)

For assistance, please call : 787-750-4300

or visit us at www.panasonic.com (Puerto Rico)

For assistance, please call : 1-800-561-5505

or visit us at www.panasonic.ca (Canada)

Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read these instructions completely.
Please keep this manual for future reference.

English
Espan˜ol

[Resumen]

TQBC0838

Important Safety Instructions

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

The lightning flash with arrow
head within a triangle is intended
to tell the user that parts inside
the product are a risk of electric
shock to persons.

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 CATV System Installer: This reminder is provided to direct the CATV system installer’s

attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies
that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of
cable entry as practical.

■ Important Safety Instructions for LCD TV

1) Read these instructions. All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the appliance is operated.

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 swimming pool, etc.

6) Clean only with dry cloth. Unplug this LCD TV from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid or
aerosol cleaners.

7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
Slots and openings in the cabinet and the back or bottom are provided for ventilation, and to ensure
reliable operation of the LCD TV and to protect it from overheating. These openings must not be blocked
or covered. There should be at least 10 cm of space from these openings. The openings should never
be blocked by placing the LCD TV on a bed, sofa, rug or other similar surface. This LCD TV should not
be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase unless proper ventilation is provided.

8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including
amplifiers) that produce heat.

9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two
blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong.
The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your
outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10) Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles,
and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer. Otherwise it may cause hazards.

11)

12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with
the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination
to avoid injury from tip-over.

13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time. This will prevent
damage to the receiver due to lightning and power-line surges.

14) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been
damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects
have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate
normally, or has been dropped.
Upon completion of any service or repairs to this LCD TV, ask the service technician to perform routine
safety checks to determine that the television is in safe operating condition.

15) Operate only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the
type of power supplied to your home consult your television dealer or local power company.

16) Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the LCD TV.

17) Never push objects of any kind into this LCD TV through cabinet slots as they may touch dangerous
voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind
on the LCD TV.

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Important Safety Instructions

18) If an outside antenna is connected to the
television
is grounded so as to provide some protection

equipment, be sure the antenna system

against voltage surges and built up static

EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA
GROUNDING AS PER (NEC)
NATIONAL ELECTRICAL
CODE

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, grounding of the lead-in wire
to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding
conductors, location of antenna discharge unit,
connection to grounding electrodes, and
requirements for the grounding electrode.

19) An outside antenna system should not be located
in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other
electric light or power circuits, or where it can fall
into such power lines or circuits. When installing
an outside antenna system extreme care should

ELECTRIC
SERVICE
EQUIPMENT

GROUND
CLAMP

ANTENNA
LEAD-IN WIRE

ANTENNA
DISCHARGE UNIT

(NEC SECTION 810-20)

GROUNDING CONDUCTORS
(NEC SECTION 810-21)

GROUND CLAMPS

POWER SERVICE GROUNDING
ELECTRODE SYSTEM
(NEC ART 250, PART H)

be taken to keep from touching such power lines
or circuits as contact with them might be fatal.

20) Unplug this LCD TV from the wall outlet, and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the
following conditions:
a. When the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed.
b. If liquid has been spilled into the LCD TV.
c. If the LCD TV has been exposed to rain or water.
d. If the LCD TV does not operate normally by following the operating instructions.

Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as improper adjustment of
other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to

restore the LCD TV to normal operation.
e. If the LCD TV has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged.
f. When the LCD TV exhibits a distinct change in performance - this indicates a need for service.

21) When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician uses replacement parts specified by
the manufacturer that have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may
result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards.

22) WARNING : TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS

APPARATUS TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
DO NOT PLACE LIQUID CONTAINERS (FLOWER VASES, CUPS, COSMETICS, ETC.)
ABOVE THE SET. (INCLUDING ON SHELVES ABOVE, ETC.)

23) CAUTION : TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT USE THIS PLUG WITH A RECEPTACLE OR

OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE
EXPOSURE.

24) CAUTION : USE WITH OTHER STAND MAY RESULT IN INSTABILITY CAUSING POSSIBLE INJURY.

25) CAUTION : DANGER OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS INCORRECTLY REPLACED. REPLACE ONLY

WITH THE SAME OR EQUIVALENT TYPE.

NOTE:•This equipment is designed to operate in North America and other countries where the broadcasting

system and AC house current is exactly the same as in North America.

The marking or retained image on the LCD panel resulting from fixed image use is not an operating

•

defect and as such is not covered by Warranty. This product is not designed to display fixed
image patterns for extended periods of time.

Important Information Regarding Use of Video Games, Computers, Captions or Other Fixed Image Displays.

■

The extended use of fixed image program material can cause a permanent "shadow image" on the LCD panel.
This background image is viewable on normal programs in the form of a stationary fixed image. This type of
irreversible LCD panel deterioration can be limited by observing the following steps:
A. Reduce the brightness/contrast setting to a minimum viewing level.
B. Do not display the fixed image for extended periods of time.
C. Turn the power off when not in actual use.

This product utilizes tin-lead solder, and has a fluorescent lamp containing a small amount of mercury. Disposal of

■

these materials may be regulated in your community due to environmental considerations. For disposal or recycling
information please contact your local authorities, or the Electronics Industries Alliance: www.eiae.org.

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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 LCD TV.
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, and record the model number and serial number
of your set in the space provided on the rear cover of these instructions.

For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA (7262)

or send e-mail to : [e-mail]

or visit us at www.panasonic.com (U.S.A.)

For assistance, please call : 787-750-4300

or visit us at www.panasonic.com (Puerto Rico)

For assistance, please call : 1-800-561-5505

or visit us at www.panasonic.ca (Canada)

Federal Communication Commission Information

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a TV Broadcast Receiver, pursuant
to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to
radio communications. If this equipment does cause or receive interference, which can be determined by
turning equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of the following
measures:

Reorient or relocate the TV antenna.
Increase the separation between TV and other equipment.
Connect TV into separate outlet from other equipment.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance

could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.

The ENERGY STAR label, a symbol for energy efficiency, was created by the U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Department of Energy
(DOE) to help customers identify products that can save them money and protect
the environment by saving energy. ENERGY STAR
consume less energy than similar standard products.

compliant products generally

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Table of Contents

Important Safety Instructions .............................. 2

SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES ................................... 5

Maintenance .......................................................... 5

Installation ............................................................. 6

Remote control battery installation ...................... 6

Connections .......................................................... 7

Antenna Connection ............................................ 7

F-Adapter (Right Angle) fitting and removal ........ 7

Cable Box Connection ......................................... 7

Connecting Other Equipment .............................. 8

Connecting Headphones / Earphones ................. 9

Power ON / OFF ..................................................... 9

Menu Operations ................................................. 10

Basic Controls ..................................................... 12

Tuning Channels ................................................. 13

LOCK .................................................................... 14

CLOSED CAPTION .............................................. 18

INPUT LABEL ...................................................... 19

OTHER ADJUST .................................................. 19

PICTURE ADJUST ............................................... 20

AUDIO ADJUST ................................................... 21

ASPECT Controls ................................................ 22

Manual de instrucciones [ Resumen ]

Ajuste el soporte con el ángulo deseado ...23
Instalación de las pilas del mando a distancia ...

Conexiónes ................................................... 24

Conexión de antena ..................................... 24

Para colocar y quitar la adaptador F (Ángulo recto) ...

Conexión del receptor de TV por cable ........ 24

Conexión de auriculares ...............................25

Conexión/desconexión de la alimentación ...

Operaciones con menús ..............................26

Controles básicos......................................... 28

Sintonización de canales .............................29

Troubleshooting .................................................. 30

Specifications ...................................................... 31

SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES

Check the accessories before installations.

• Operating Instruction book • Remote Control Transmitter
(EUR7726020)

• Warranty Card

23

24

25

• Service Center List,
Customer Card and
Customer Care Plan
Card (For U.S.A.)

TV

• Batteries for the Remote
Control Transmitter
(2 × AA size)

• AC Adaptor
(N0JZHK000005)

• AC Cord
(K2CA2EA000005)

• F-Adapter (Right Angle)
(Assembled for TC-17LA2D)
(K1SKAABB0001)

Maintenance

To 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 a weak detergent solution.

• Use eyeglass cleaner to remove stubborn dirt from the LCD.

• Never use alcohol, paint thinner or benzine to clean this unit.

•

Before using a chemically treated cloth, read the instructions that came with the cloth carefully.

CAUTION :

If water or similar substances get inside the monitor via the liquid crystal panel surface, a malfunction may result.

Mild
detergent

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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 excessive heat or moisture.

Optional External Equipment

The Video/Audio connection between components can be made with shielded video and audio cables. For best performance,
Antenna cables should utilize 75 ohm coaxial shielded wire. Cables are available from your dealer or electronic supply store.
Before you purchase any cables, be sure you know what type of output and input connectors your various
components require. Also determine the length of cable you’ll need.

For optimum quality picture

When the LCD is exposed to light from outdoors or lighting fixtures, high-contrast pictures may not be displayed
clearly. Turn off florescent lamps near the LCD and place in a location not exposed to outdoor light.

How to use the LCD stand

Adjust the stand to your desired angle.

• TC-17LA2

The stand angle can be adjusted between 5° forward to
15° back, and rotated 30° to the right/left.

Front

30 30

Front

• TC-17LA2D

The stand angle is fixed 14° back.

Front

Remote control battery installation

Requires two AA batteries.

1. Open the battery cover.

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 necessary when remote control acts sporadically or fails to operate this unit.

Notes:

• Do not drop, apply shock to or step on the remote control.

• Do not spill water on the remote control.

• Do not place objects between the remote control and remote control receiver.

• Do not use remote controls for other equipment at the same time.

• If the TV does not operate even when using the remote control from a close range, it is time to replace the

batteries.
Refer to the label on back of the remote control for directions on replacing batteries.

2. Install the batteries and replace the cover. Note
the correct polarity (+ and -).

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Connections

Note:

Cables and F-Type Antenna connectors are not supplied with this set.

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 set to TV (see page 13, MODE).

Antenna
Terminal

F-Type
Antenna

[TC-17LA2] [TC-17LA2D]

Back of the TV

VIDEO

AUDIO

VIDEO S-VIDEO

RL

L

AUDIO

1

DC IN 15V

PS TBMU428

R

2

COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT

INPUT

Y

P

B

P

R

F-Adapter

F-Type
Antenna
Connector

75 Ohm Coaxial Cable

VHF Antenna

UHF Antenna

Mixer

Connector

F-Adapter (Right Angle) fitting and removal

Fitting [TC-17LA2] Removal [TC-17LA2D]

Antenna
Terminal

Back of the TV

Y

VIDEO

AUDIO

B

P

VIDEO S-VIDEO

RL

L

AUDIO

1

P

DC IN 15V

PS TBMU428

F-Adapter

R

R

2

COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT

INPUT

Antenna
Terminal

When installing where there is
little space behind the TV:

(Examples: Using Wall-mounting
bracket; installing close to a wall.)
The antenna cable may be bent and
damaged near the connector if the F­Adapter is used for connection.
In such situations, remove the F-Adapter
and connect the antenna cable directly.

Cable Box Connection

• For reception of cable channels (01 - 125), connect the cable supplied by your local cable company. The
antenna mode must be set to CABLE (see page 13, MODE).

•

Certain cable systems offset some channels to reduce interference or view Premium (scrambled) channels. A cable
converter box is required for proper reception. Check with your local cable company for its compatibility requirements.

• Set the TV channel to CH3 or CH4 when using this connection.

Cable Box

Back of the TV

Y

VIDEO

AUDIO

P

B

VIDEO S-VIDEO

RL

L

AUDIO

1

P

DC IN 15V

PS TBMU428

R

R

2

COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT

INPUT

Cable Box and VCR

Back of the TV

Y

VIDEO

AUDIO

P

B

VIDEO S-VIDEO

RL

L

AUDIO

1

P

DC IN 15V

PS TBMU428

R

R

2

COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT

INPUT

F-Type Antenna
Connector

75 Ohm Coaxial Cable

F-Type Antenna
Connector

75 Ohm Coaxial Cable

OUTPUT

INPUT

OUTPUT

INPUT

ANT OUTPUT ANT INPUT

Incoming 75 Ohm Cable
from Cable Company

CABLE BOX

Incoming 75 Ohm Cable from
Cable Company

CABLE BOX

VCR

7

Connections

V

Connecting Other Equipment

To bundle the cables
with the clamper

[TC-17LA2]

Y

VIDEO

AUDIO

VIDEO

RL

INPUT

1. Pull upward.

2. Put the cables and close.

Note:

• Do not put the antenna
cable and the power cord
together to avoid noise.

P

B

S-VIDEO

L

AUDIO

1

P

R

R

2

COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT

DC IN 15V

PS TBMU428

AUDIO

RL

DVD/STB

AUDIO

VIDEO

S-VIDEO

RL

INPUT

VIDEO

S-VIDEO

INPUT

1

2

VIDEO

L

AUDIO

R

COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT

Audio

OUT

R

Y

P

B

P

R

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

L

AUDIO
cable

PrPbY

COMPONENT
VIDEO cable

Y

VIDEO

P

B

L

1

AUDIO

P

R

R

2

COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT

AUDIO
cable

VIDEO
cable

S-VIDEO cable

VIDEO GAME

Super-VHS VCR

Audio

R

OUT

L

Video

OUT

S-Video

OUT

CAMCORDER

CONSOLE

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 terminal.

• Please make inquiries to video game manufacturers concerning component cables to connect with video

game console.

8

2

1

3

Connecting Headphones / Earphones

M3 plug

Power ON / OFF

Connecting the plug to the wall outlet.

Notes:

• The TV and AC adaptor will still
consume some power as long as the
AC cord is still inserted into the wall
outlet.

• Be sure to use the AC cord and AC
adaptor included in the accessories.

• Usage of AC adaptors other than
specified may cause malfunctions.

Main Power switch

TV/VIDEO VOLUME CHANNEL

POWER

AC120V, 60Hz

On the main unit

POWER

Press to turn the TV’s main power on/off.

• Power indicator

Main power ON : Green
Main power OFF : No light

Connections

(Not supplied)

DC IN 15V

PS TBMU428

Power cord

The screen below is displayed for a few moments when the
TV is turned on.

e.g.

4 : 3

Remote
control sensor

Power Indicator

On the remote control

Press to turn the TV on/off.

• Power indicator
Power ON : Green
Power OFF (Standby) : Red

• This does not work when the main power is off
(No light) (see above).

Note:

Select the menu language before operating the TV
(see page 11, LANGUAGE).

CH 6

STEREO

SAP

MONO

9

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

1

Press to display MENU
screen.

MENU

ADJUST

PICTURE ADJUST

AUDIO ADJUST

SET UP

PICTURE

AUDIO

2

MENU

ADJUST

PICTURE

PICTURE ADJUST

AUDIO ADJUST

or

SET UP

AUDIO

ON SCREEN HELP ‘Instruction’ box

An On Screen Help box is displayed when a menu is displayed
on the TV. This Help box indicates which keys on the remote control
are used to navigate the menu shown.

10

MANUAL PROGRAM
ENTER CHANNEL

DELETE

121

CH SELECT

ADD

RETURN

MENU

ADJUST SET UP

LANGUAGE
PROGRAM CH
LOCK
CLOSED CAPTION
INPUT LABEL
OTHER ADJUST

Menu Operations

PROGRAM CHANNELS

MODE

AUTO PROGRAM

MANUAL PROGRAM

TV

CABLE

Press to select the MENU screen (ADJUST or SET UP).

Press to select the sub-menu feature.

Press to display the sub-menu screen.

To return to the previous screen :

•

To exit the MENU screen: This returns to the normal viewing.

•

PICTURE ADJUST

PIC MODE
BACK LIGHT
PICTURE
BRIGHTNESS
COLOR
TINT
SHARPNESS
AI PICTURE

NORMAL

STANDARD

+ 30

0
0
0
0
0

COOLCOOL

OFF ON

OFF ON

(See page 20)

LANGUAGE

LANGUAGE

ENGLISH

Select the menu language.

CLOSED CAPTION

ON MUTE
MODE

NO

OFF

(See page 18)

AUDIO ADJUST

MODE
BASS
TREBLE
STEREO SAP MONO

NORMAL

AUTO

+ 5

(See page 21)

(See page 13)

INPUT LABEL

VIDEO1
VIDEO2
COMPONENT

VIDEO1
VIDEO2

COMPONENT

(See page 19)

+ 3

LOCK

BLOCK PROGRAMS:

U. S. MOVIES

STATUS

CHANGE SETTING

ENTER CODE FIRST

(See page 14 - 17)

OTHER ADJUST

VIDEO NR

3D Y/C FILTER

COLOR MATRIX

POWER SAVE

STANDARD

OFF ON

OFF ON

OFF ON

SD HD

(See page 19)

11

Basic Controls

30 60

0

90

TV/VIDEO VOLUME CHANNEL

POWER

TV/VIDEO button

Volume Up/Down

Main POWER switch

Press to turn the TV’s main power on/off.
(see page 9)

POWER button

Press to turn the TV on or off.
(see page 9)

Note:

This does not work when the main power
is off (No light).

TV/VIDEO button

Press to change the input mode.

TV

VIDEO1 VIDEO2

COMPONENT

<Top Side Controls>

Channel Up/Down

Remote control sensor

Within about 23 feet (7 meters) in front of the
TV set.

MUTE button

Press to mute the sound.
Press again to cancel mute.
Mute is canceled when the power is turned off or
volume level is changed.

ASPECT button

(see page 22)

SLEEP button

Set the sleep time to turn the TV
into standby mode.

SAP button

Press to select the audio mode. You can
also change the mode in the MENU
screen (see page 21).

STEREO SAP MONO

MENU button

(see page 10)

RETURN button

Press to return to the previous screen.

Numbered buttons

R-TUNE button

Press to switch to previously viewed
channel or video mode.
Not effective under the following
conditions:

1. Right after the TV is turned on.

2. After switching TV / CATV (MODE in
PROGRAM CHANNELS).

3. Right after the ACP (Automatic
channel programming) execution.

4. When the same channel as the
present channel is selected.

• When 3 minutes left, “ 3 ”
will flash. (“2” for 2 minutes and

“1” for 1 minute).

• The SLEEP timer is cancelled

when the power is turned off.

Channel up

Moves cursor upward during
menu mode.

Reduces volume

Moves cursor to
the left during
menu mode.

Channel down

Moves cursor downward during
menu mode.

RECALL button

Press to display channel number,
sleep timer and other options.

Increases volume

Moves cursor to

the right during

menu mode.

12

Tuning Channels

Press the TV/VIDEO button to display the TV channel.

1

Press the MENU button to display the MENU screen and select SET UP.

2

Press to select PROGRAM CH.

Press to display the PROGRAM
CHANNELS screen.

Press to select MODE.

3

Press to select TV or CABLE.

Automatic channel programming

Automatically scans and stores all the TV channels.

Press to select AUTO

4

PROGRAM.
Press to display the AUTO
PROGRAM screen.

AUTO PROGRAM

Activate
"AUTO PROGRAM?"

YES NO

Press to select YES.

Manual channel programming

Add or delete a channel manually.

4

5

5

Press to start AUTO
PROGRAM.

AUTO PROGRAM
In "AUTO PROGRAM"

CHANNEL 59

MENU

ADJUST SET UP

LANGUAGE
PROGRAM CH
LOCK
CLOSED CAPTION
INPUT LABEL
OTHER ADJUST

PROGRAM CHANNELS

TV

TV

CABLE

CABLE

MODE

AUTO PROGRAM

MANUAL PROGRAM

Press to select MANUAL
PROGRAM.

PROGRAM CHANNELS

MODE

AUTO PROGRAM

MANUAL PROGRAM

Press to display the MANUAL
PROGRAM screen.

Press to select the channel.
You can also use the
numbered buttons.

MANUAL PROGRAM
ENTER CHANNEL

121

Channels will automatically advance until all channels
have been scanned. Channel numbers with video
signal received will be stored in the Channel Memory.

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, channel 69
(for TV) or channel 125 (for cable TV) is displayed.

6

• Repeat steps 5 and 6 for other channels.

Press to add the channel to
the Channel Memory (the
channel number turns
blue).
Press to delete the channel
from the Channel Memory
(the channel number turns
yellow).

13

LOCK

V-Chip technology allows parents to use the TV rating codes to block programs that they feel are inappropriate
for their children to watch.

Press the MENU button to display the MENU screen and select SET UP.

1

Press to select LOCK.

Press to display the
LOCK screen.

2

Input 4-digit code.

• To clear the numbers while entering the code, press Up
or Down

• You 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.

.

Press to select BLOCK PROGRAMS.

3

Press to select U.S. MOVIES, U.S. TV
PROGRAMS, CANADIAN ENGLISH
or CANADIAN FRENCH.

MENU

ADJUST SET UP

LANGUAGE
PROGRAM CH
LOCK
CLOSED CAPTION
INPUT LABEL
OTHER ADJUST

LOCK

BLOCK PROGRAMS:

U. S. MOVIES

STATUS

CHANGE SETTING

ENTER CODE FIRST

LOCK

BLOCK PROGRAMS:

U. S. MOVIES

STATUS

CHANGE SETTING

CHANGE CODE

OFF ON

OFF ON

4

5

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Press to select STATUS.

Press to select ON or OFF.
OFF : Can view all programs.
ON : Cannot view programs locked in

CHANGE SETTING.

Press to select CHANGE SETTING.

Press to enter the next menu.

LOCK

BLOCK PROGRAMS:

U. S. MOVIES

STATUS

CHANGE SETTING

CHANGE CODE

LOCK

BLOCK PROGRAMS:

U. S. MOVIES

STATUS

CHANGE SETTING

CHANGE CODE

OFF ON

OFF ON

LOCK

U.S. TV PROGRAMS

This TV features the “V-Chip technology” which allows you to use U.S. TV PROGRAMS Guide ratings to
block various types of TV programs.

6

7

8

9

Press to select VIEW NR PROGRAMS?.

Press to select NO or YES.

Cannot view programs with NR signals.

NO :
YES : Can view programs with NR signals.

Press to select SETTING.

Press to select BASIC or DETAILED.
BASIC : You can select the titles.
DETAILED : You can select the titles and

options.

Press to select the rating.

• 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.

Press to lock or unlock the rating.
Lock : Red
Unlock: Green

U. S. TV PROGRAMS

VIEW NR PROGRAMS?

SETTING BASIC

–

Y

TV

–

Y7

TV

TV

–

G

–

PG

TV

–

1 4

TV
TV

–

MA

Title Option

V
V
V

FV

S
S
S

NO YES

DDL
L
L

NR

TV-Y

TV-Y7

TV-G

TV-PG

TV-14

TV-MA

FV

V
S
L
D

Not Rated. See Customer Caution on page 17.
All children. The themes and elements in this program are specifically designed for a

very young audience, including children from ages 2-6.
Directed to older children. Themes and elements in this program may include mild physical

or comedic violence, or may frighten children under the age of 7.
General audience. It contains little or no violence, no strong language, and little or no

sexual dialogue or situations.
Parental guidance suggested. The program may contain infrequent coarse language,

limited violence, some suggestive sexual dialogue and situations.
Parents strongly cautioned. This program may contain sophisticated themes, sexual

content, strong language and more intense violence.
Mature audiences only. This program may contain mature themes, profane language,

graphic violence, and explicit sexual content.
FANTASY/CARTOON VIOLENCE
VIOLENCE
SEX
OFFENSIVE LANGUAGE
DIALOGUE WITH SEXUAL CONTENT

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LOCK

U.S. MOVIES

This TV features the “V-Chip technology” which allows you to use Motion Picture Ratings when viewing
movies or video tapes. This innovation allows parents to block various types of movies and video tapes at
their discretion.

6

7

NR

G

PG

PG-13

R

NC-17

X

Press to select VIEW NR PROGRAMS?.

Press to select NO or YES.

U. S. MOVIES

VIEW NR PROGRAMS?

NO YES

NO : Cannot view programs with NR

signals.

YES: Can view programs with NR

signals.

Press to select the rating.

Press to lock or unlock the rating.
Lock : Red
Unlock: Green

CONTAINS NO RATING (NOT RATED) AND NA (NOT APPLICABLE)
PROGRAMS. Movie has not been rated or rating does not apply.

GENERAL AUDIENCES. All ages admitted.
PARENTAL GUIDANCE SUGGESTED. Some material may not be suitable for children.
PARENTS STRONGLY CAUTIONED. Some material may be inappropriate for children

under 13.
RESTRICTED. Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
NO ONE 17 AND UNDER ADMITTED.
ADULTS ONLY.

CANADIAN ENGLISH / CANADIAN FRENCH

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.

6

Press to select VIEW E
PROGRAMS?.

Press to select NO or
YES.

NO : Cannot view

programs with
E signals.

YES : Can view

CANADIAN ENGLISH

VIEW E PROGRAMS?

C8

PG
14
18

NO YES

C

+

G

+
+

CANADIAN FRENCH

VIEW E PROGRAMS?

G

+

8 ANS

+

13ANS

+

16ANS

+

18ANS

programs with
E signals.

Press to select the rating.

7

Press to lock or unlock the rating.
Lock : Red
Unlock: Green

16

NO YES

CANADIAN ENGLISH RATINGS CHART

LOCK

E

C

C8+

G

PG

14+

18+

CANADIAN FRENCH RATINGS CHART

E

G

8 ANS+

13ANS+

16ANS+

18ANS+

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 generally considered acceptable for children 8 years and over. No profanity,
nudity or sexual content.

General programming, suitable for all audiences.
Parental Guidance suggested. Some material may not be suitable for children.
Programming contains themes or content which may not be suitable for viewers under

the age of 14. Parents are strongly cautioned to exercise discretion in permitting viewing
by pre-teens and early teens.

18+ years old. Programming restricted to adults. Contains constant violence or scenes
of extreme violence.

Exempt - Exempt programming.
General - Programming intended for audience of all ages. Contains no violence, or the

violence content is minimal or is depicted appropriately.
8+ General - Not recommended for young children. Programming intended for a broad

audience but contains light or occasional violence. Adult supervision recommended.
Programming may not be suitable for children under the age of 13 - Contains either a

few violent scenes or one or more sufficiently violent scenes to affect them. Adult
supervision strongly suggested.

Programming may not be suitable for children under the age of 16 - Contains frequent
scenes of violence or intense violence.

Programming restricted to adults. Contains constant violence or scenes of extreme
violence.

Customer Caution

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 types of programming:”

• Emergency Bulletins (Such as EAS messages, weather warnings and others)
Locally originated programming • News • Political • Public Service Announcements • Religious • Sports

•

• Weather

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CLOSED CAPTION

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 the MENU button to display the MENU screen and select SET UP.

1

Press to select CLOSED CAPTION.

Press to display the CLOSED
CAPTION screen.

MENU

ADJUST SET UP

LANGUAGE
PROGRAM CH
LOCK
CLOSED CAPTION
INPUT LABEL
OTHER ADJUST

CC ON MUTE

Displays the On-Screen Closed Caption when the MUTE button is pressed. To delete the closed caption,
press the MUTE button again.

2

Notes:

•

To activate this feature, set CC MODE to OFF .

• The program must have Closed Caption.

Press to select

Press to select NO (OFF), C1 or C2.

ON MUTE.

CC

CLOSED CAPTION

ON MUTE
MODE

NO

OFF

CC MODE

Displays the On-Screen Closed Caption.

2

Press to select

Press to select OFF, C1 or C2.

• OFF (NO): Recommended mode when Closed Caption is not being used.

• C1 : For video related information that can be displayed (up to 4 lines of script strategically placed on

the television screen so that it does not obstruct relevant parts of the picture).

• C2 : Another mode used for video related information.

CC

MODE.

CLOSED CAPTION

ON MUTE
MODE

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NO

OFF

INPUT LABEL

You can change the label of the video inputs to match with the connected device (VCR, DVD player etc.).

Press the MENU button to display the MENU screen and select SET UP.

1

Press to select INPUT LABEL.

Press to display the INPUT LABEL screen.

Press to select the video input

2

(VIDEO1, VIDEO2 or COMPONENT).
Press to select the INPUT LABEL.

(VIDEO1/VIDEO2/COMPONENT,
VCR, LD, GAME, DVD, DTV, SKIP
or [BLANK])

∗ Select to skip unused video input when pressing TV/VIDEO button.

OTHER ADJUST

Press the MENU button to display the MENU screen and select SET UP.

1

Press to select OTHER ADJUST.

Press to display the OTHER ADJUST screen.

Press to select the item.

2

Press to select the setting.

MENU

ADJUST SET UP

LANGUAGE
PROGRAM CH
LOCK
CLOSED CAPTION
INPUT LABEL
OTHER ADJUST

INPUT LABEL

∗

VIDEO1
VIDEO2
COMPONENT

MENU

ADJUST SET UP

LANGUAGE
PROGRAM CH
LOCK
CLOSED CAPTION
INPUT LABEL
OTHER ADJUST

VIDEO1
VIDEO2

COMPONENT

OTHER ADJUST

VIDEO NR

VIDEO NR

Reduce video noise in the picture.

OFF ON

3D Y/C FILTER

Minimizes noise and cross color in the picture. Not available for
COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT and S-VIDEO INPUT.

OFF ON

COLOR MATRIX

Displays input signals (480p signals) in a natural color. Automatically adjusts color parameters for HD
(high definition) and SD (standard definition).

SD HD

POWER SAVE

Reduces screen brightness to lower power consumption. Eye-friendly for viewing in a dark room.

STANDARD SAVING

3D Y/C FILTER

COLOR MATRIX

POWER SAVE

STANDARD

OFF ON

OFF ON

SD HD

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PICTURE ADJUST

Press the MENU button to display the MENU screen and select ADJUST.

1

Press to select
PICTURE ADJUST.

Press to display the PICTURE
ADJUST screen.

Press to select the sub-menu.

2

Adjust the setting watching the picture
behind the menu.

Press to activate the setting if necessary.

MENU

ADJUST

PICTURE

PICTURE ADJUST

AUDIO

AUDIO ADJUST

PICTURE ADJUST

PIC MODE
BACK LIGHT
PICTURE
BRIGHTNESS
COLOR
TINT
SHARPNESS
AI PICTURE

STANDARD

OFF ON

SET UP

NORMAL

+ 30

0
0
0
0
0

COOLCOOL

OFF ON

NORMAL/NORMALIZE

To reset to standard setting :

•

Press to select
NORMALIZE.

PICTURE ADJUST

NORMALIZE
PIC MODE
BACK LIGHT
PICTURE

STANDARD

+ 5

0

Press OK.

Notes:

•“NORMAL” means the PIC MODE is in the factory default setting. “NORMAL” changes to “NORMALIZE”
when you change the setting of BACK LIGHT, PICTURE, BRIGHTNESS, COLOR, TINT, SHARPNESS or
AI PICTURE.

• You can normalize each PIC MODE separately.

PIC MODE

The picture mode is stored for
TV, VIDEO1, VIDEO2 and
COMPONENT individually.

MODE

VIVID

STANDARD

CINEMA

Displays a clear image with high contrast.
Displays a standard image.
Ideal for watching movies in a dark room.

Function

BACK LIGHT, PICTURE, BRIGHTNESS, COLOR, TINT, SHARPNESS, AI PICTURE

You can change the sub-menu settings (BACK LIGHT, PICTURE, BRIGHTNESS, COLOR, TINT,
SHARPNESS and AI PICTURE) for each PIC MODE (STANDARD, CINEMA, and VIVID) according to your
personal preference.

Sub-menu

BACK LIGHT

PICTURE

BRIGHTNESS

COLOR

TINT

SHARPNESS

AI PICTURE

Luminance of the back light is adjusted.
Selects proper brightness and density for the room.
Adjusts for easier viewing of dark pictures such as night scenes.
Adjusts the level of color.
Adjusts for flesh tone color.
Adjusts the degree of sharpness.
Controls dark areas without affecting the black level or brightness in the overall picture.

Function

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AUDIO ADJUST

Press the MENU button to display the MENU screen and select ADJUST.

1

Press to select AUDIO ADJUST.

Press to display the AUDIO ADJUST
screen.

Press to select the sub-menu.

2

Select the setting listening to the sound.

Press to activate the setting if necessary.

MENU

ADJUST

PICTURE ADJUST

AUDIO ADJUST

AUDIO ADJUST

MODE
BASS
TREBLE
STEREO SAP MONO

SET UP

PICTURE

AUDIO

NORMAL

AUTO

+ 5

+ 3

NORMAL/NORMALIZE

To reset to standard setting :

•

Notes:

•“NORMAL” means the MODE is in the factory default setting. “NORMAL” changes to “NORMALIZE” when
you change the setting of BASS or TREBLE.

• You can normalize each MODE separately.

MODE

MODE

DYNAMIC

MUSIC

AUTO

STANDARD

BASS, TREBLE

You can change the level of each sub­menu (BASS and TREBLE) for each
MODE (AUTO, STANDARD, DYNAMIC
and MUSIC) according to your personal
preference.

Gives contrast to sound.
For programs consisting mainly of music. Enhances high sounds (around 4 kHz).
Automatically adjusts for a wide Dynamic Range.
Emits the original sound.

Sub-menu

BASS

TREBLE

Press to select
NORMALIZE.

Press OK.

Function

Adjusts low frequencies.
Adjusts high frequencies.

AUDIO ADJUST

MODE
BASS
TREBLE

Function

NORMALIZE

AUTO

+ 5

+ 1

STEREO/SAP/MONO
Notes:

• Red display : With signal
White display : No signal
White display (All modes): MONO

• To change the mode using SAP button
(see page 12).

MODE

STEREO

SAP

MONO

Function
Two channel audio reception.
Second Audio Programming

(typically used for bilingual audio).
Select when stereo signal is weak.

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ASPECT Controls

(For Video input only)

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:

4 : 3

Notes:

• The aspect setting is stored separately for VIDEO1, VIDEO2 and COMPONENT.

• In TV mode, the aspect is fixed at 4:3.

4 : 3

16 : 9

Picture

4:3 mode will display a 4:3 picture at its standard
4:3 size without any stretching.

16:9 mode will display 16:9 aspect ratio picture.
Bars can be seen at the top and bottom of the
image (not available in TV mode).

Mode

4 : 3

16 : 9

16 : 9

Explanation

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Manual de instrucciones [ Resumen ]

Estimado cliente de Panasonic

Bienvenido a la familia de clientes de Panasonic.

Esperamos sinceramente que disfrute durante muchos años de su nuevo Esperamos

sinceramente que disfrute durante muchos años de su nuevo televisor LCD.

Para obtener el máximo beneficio de su aparato, lea estas instrucciones antes de hacer

cualquier ajuste, y guárdelas para poder utilizarlas como referencia en el futuro.

Guarde también el recibo de su compra, y anote el número del modelo y el número de

serie de su aparato en el espacio provisto en la cubierta posterior de estas instrucciones.

Ajuste el soporte con el ángulo deseado

• TC-17LA2

El ángulo del soporte se puede ajustar entre 5° hacia delante y 15°
hacia atrás, y se puede girar 30° hacia la derecha/izquierda.

Frente

30 30

Frente

• TC-17LA2D

El ángulo del soporte está fijado
en 14° hacia atrás.

Frente

Instalación de las pilas del mando a distancia

Se necesitan dos pilas AA.

1. Abra la cubierta de
las pilas.

2. Instale las pilas y vuelva a poner la tapa. Tenga en
cuenta las polaridades (+ y -) al instalar las pilas.

Precauciones relacionadas con la utilización de las pilas

La instalación incorrecta de las pilas puede causar fugas en las mismas que podrían estropear el transmisor
de mando a distancia.

Tome las precauciones siguientes:

1. Utilice siempre pilas nuevas cuando reemplace las viejas.

2. No intente cargar, cortocircuitar, desarmar, calentar o quemar las pilas usadas.

3. Las pilas deberán cambiarse cuando el mando a distancia funcione esporádicamente o no pueda
controlar esta unidad.

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Conexiónes

Nota:

Con este aparato no se suministran cables ni conectores.

Conexión de antena

Para recibir correctamente los canales de VHF/UHF se requiere una antena externa. Para obtener la mejor recepción se
recomienda utilizar una antena para exteriores. El modo de antena debe ajustarse a TV (consulte la página 29, MODO).

Terminal

[TC-17LA2] [TC-17LA2D]

de antena

Conector de
antena tipo F

Para colocar y quitar la adaptador F (Ángulo recto)

La parte posterior del televisor

Y

VIDEO

AUDIO

B

P

VIDEO S-VIDEO

RL

L

AUDIO

1

P

DC IN 15V

PS TBMU428

R

R

2

COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT

INPUT

F-Adapter

Conector
de antena
tipo F

Cable coaxial de 75 ohmios

Antena de VHF

Antena de UHF

Mezclador

Para colocarla [TC-17LA2] Para quitarla [TC-17LA2D]

Terminal
de

antenal

La parte posterior del televisor

Y

VIDEO

AUDIO

B

P

VIDEO S-VIDEO

RL

L

AUDIO

1

P

DC IN 15V

PS TBMU428

R

R

2

COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT

INPUT

Terminal
de
antena

Cuando se hace la instalación habiendo
poco espacio detrás del televisor:

(Ejemplo: Utilizando ménsulas de montaje en
pared, haga la instalación cerca de una pared.)
El cable de la antena se puede doblar y
dañar cerca del conector si se utiliza el
adaptador F para hacer la conexión. En
tales casos, retire el adaptador F y

Adaptador F

conecte el cable de antena directamente.

Conexión del receptor de TV por cable

• Para recibir los canales de televisión por cable (01 - 125) conecte el cable suministrado por su compañía

de televisión por cable. El modo de antena debe ajustarse a CABLE (consulte la página 29, MODO).

•

Ciertos sistemas de televisión por cable neutralizan algunos canales para reducir interferencias o tienen canales especiales
(codificados). Para recibir correctamente estos canales se necesita un sintonizador de conversión de televisión por
cable. Póngase en contacto con su compañía de televisión por cable para conocer los requerimientos de compatibilidad.

• Ponga el canal del televisor en CH3 o CH4 cuando utilice esta conexión.

Receptor de TV por cable

Cable entrante de 75 ohmios

La parte posterior del televisor

Conector de antena tipo F

Y

VIDEO

AUDIO

P

B

VIDEO S-VIDEO

RL

L

AUDIO

1

P

DC IN 15V

PS TBMU428

R

R

2

COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT

INPUT

Cable coaxial de 75 ohmios

Receptor de TV por cable y Videograbadora

La parte posterior del televisor

Conector de antena tipo F

Cable coaxial

Y

VIDEO

AUDIO

P

B

VIDEO S-VIDEO

RL

L

AUDIO

1

P

DC IN 15V

PS TBMU428

R

R

2

COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT

INPUT

de 75 ohmios

OUTPUT

OUTPUT

procedente compañía de
televisión por cable

Receptor de TV por cable

INPUT

Cable entrante de 75 ohmios
procedente compañía de
televisión por cable

Receptor de TV por cable

INPUT

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ANT OUTPUT ANT INPUT

Videograbadora

Conexiónes

2

1

3

Conexión de auriculares

Clavija M3

(No suministrado)

Conexión/desconexión de la alimentación

Conexión de la clavija la toma de corriente.

Notas:

• El televisor y el adaptador de CA

consumirán algo de energía siempre que
el cable de CA esté conectado a la toma
de corriente.
Asegúrese de utilizar el cable de CA y el

•

adaptador de CA incluidos en los accesorios.

• La utilización de adaptadores de CA

diferentes de los especificados puede
causar fallos en el funcionamiento.

Interruptor POWER principal

TV/VIDEO VOLUME CHANNEL

POWER

Sensor de mando
a distancia

CA 120 V, 60 Hz

Cable de alimentación

En el aparato principal

Pú lselo para conectar/desconectar la

POWER

alimentación principal del televisor.

• Indicador de la alimentación

Alimentación principal conectada : Verde
Alimentación principal desconectada: Apagado

La pantalla de abajo se visualiza durante un rato
cuando se enciende el televisor.

Ej.:

4 : 3

DC IN 15V

PS TBMU428

ESTEREO

Canal 6

SPA

MONO

Indicador de la alimentación

En el mando a distancia

Púlselo para encender/apagar el televisor.

• Indicador de la alimentación

Encendido : Verde
Apagado (En espera) : Rojo

• Esto no funciona cuando la alimentación
principal está desconectada (apagado)
(consulte arriba).

Nota:

Seleccione el idioma de menú antes de utilizar
el televisor (consulte la página 27, Idioma).

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Operaciones con menús

MENU

Ajuste

Imagen

Sonido

Configu.

Ajuste Imagen

Ajuste Sonido

1

Púlselo para visualizar la
pantalla MENU.

MENU

Ajuste

Ajuste Imagen

Ajuste Sonido

Configu.

Imagen

Sonido

2

MENU

Ajuste Configu.

Idioma
Prog. Canales
Bloqueo
Subtítulos
Ponga Títulos
Otro Ajuste

MENU

Ajuste

Ajuste Imagen

Ajuste Sonido

o

Configu.

Imagen

Sonido

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Cuadro de instrucciones de ayuda en pantalla

Cuando se visualiza un menú en el televisor aparece un cuadro
de ayuda en la pantalla. Este cuadro de ayuda indica qué teclas
del mando a distancia se utilizan para navegar por el menú
mostrado.

PROGRAMA MANUAL

Entre Canal

121

ANULAR

SEL CANAL

VUELVE

MENU

Ajuste Configu.

Idioma
Prog. Canales
Bloqueo
Subtítulos
Ponga Títulos
Otro Ajuste

Púlselo para seleccionar la pantalla MENU (Ajuste o Configu.).

Ajuste Sonido

Normal
Sonido
BAJOS
ALTOS
ESTEREO SPA MONO

+ 5

+ 3

Auto

Púlselo para seleccionar la función de menú secundario.

Púlselo para visualizar la pantalla de menú secundario.

Para volver a la pantalla anterior :

•

Operaciones con menús

Para salir de la pantalla MENU :

•

Ajuste Imagen

Imagen
Luz Posterior
CONTRASTE
BRILLO
COLOR
TINTE
NITIDEZ
Imagen IA

Idioma

Idioma

Normal

Normal

+ 30

No Si

Seleccione el idioma del
menú.

Con esto se retorna a la visión normal.

0
0
0
0
0

Prog. Canales

MODO

PROGRAMA AUTO

PROGRAMA MANUAL

TV

CABLE

Bloqueo

Programas:

Activado

Modificar

INGRESAR CLAVE

No Si

EN MUDO

MODO

No
No

Video1
Video2
Componente

Video1
Video2

Componente

Otro Ajuste

REDUC DE RUIDO

No Si

3D Y/C Filtro

No Si

Matriz Color

DS HD

ECON ENERGíA

ESTÁNDAR

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Controles básicos

30 60

0

90

4 : 3 16 : 9

<Controles del lado superior>

TV/VIDEO VOLUME CHANNEL

POWER

Botón TV/VIDEO

Subida/bajada del volumen

Interruptor POWER principal

Púlselo para conectar/desconectar la
alimentación principal del televisor
(consulte la página 25).

Botón de la alimentación

Púlselo para encender o apagar el
televisor (consulte la página 25).

Nota:

Esto no funciona cuando la
alimentación principal está
desconectada (apagado).

Botón TV/VIDEO

Púlselo para cambiar el modo de
entrada.

TV

Video1 Video2
Componente

Botón SAP

Púlselo para seleccionar el modo de
audio. También puede cambiar el
modo en la pantalla MENU.

ESTEREO SPA MONO

Botón MENU

(consulte la página 26)

Botón RETURN

Púlselo para volver a la pantalla anterior.

Botones numerados

Botón R-TUNE

Púlselo para cambiar a un canal o modo
de vídeo anterior.
No resulta efectivo bajo las condiciones
siguientes:

Justo después de encender el televisor.

1.

2. Después de cambiar TV / CATV
(MODO en Prog. Canales).

3. Justo después de la ejecución de ACP
(programación automática de canales).

4. Cuando se selecciona el mismo canal
que el canal actual.

Canal superior/inferior

Sensor de mando a distancia

Dentro de 23 pies (7 metros) a partir del panel
delantero del televisor.

Botón MUTE

Púlselo para silenciar el sonido.
Púlselo de nuevo para cancelar el silenciamiento.
El silenciamiento se cancela cuando se desconecta la
alimentación o se cambia en nivel del sonido.

Botón ASPECT

Botón SLEEP

Ponga el tiempo tras el cual el
televisor se pondrá en el modo
de espera.

• Cuando queden 3 minutos
parpadeará “

3” (“2” para 2

minutos y “1” para 1 minuto).

• El temporizador de cancelado
se cancelará cuando se
desconecte la alimentación.

Canal superior

Mueve el cursor hacia arriba durante el
modo del menú.

Reduce el volumen

Mueve el cursor
hacia la izquierda
durante el
modo
del menú.

Aumenta el volumen

Mueve el cursor
hacia la derecha

durante el

modo

del menú.

Canal inferior

Mueve el cursor hacia abajo durante el
modo del menú.

Botón RECALL

Púlselo para visualizar el número
del canal, el temporizador de
cancelado y otras opciones.

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Sintonización de canales

Pulse el botón TV/VIDEO para visualizar el canal de TV.

1

Pulse el botón MENU para visualizar la pantalla MENU y seleccione Configu.

2

Pulse para seleccionar Prog. Canales.

Pulse para visualizar la pantalla
Prog. Canales.

Pulse para seleccionar MODO.

3

Pulse para seleccionar TV o CABLE.

Programación automática de canales

Explora y guarda automáticamente todos los canales
de TV.

4

Pulse para seleccionar
PROGRAMA AUTO.
Púlselo para visualizar la
pantalla PROGRAMA AUTO.

PROGRAMA AUTO

Activar
"PROGRAMA AUTO?"

Si No

Púlselo para seleccionar Si.

Programación manual de canales

Añada o borre un canal manualmente.

4

5

MENU

Ajuste Configu.

Idioma
Prog. Canales
Bloqueo
Subtítulos
Ponga Títulos
Otro Ajuste

Prog. Canales

TV

TV

CABLE

CABLE

MODO

PROGRAMA AUTO

PROGRAMA MANUAL

Pulse para seleccionar
PROGRAMA MANUAL.

Prog. Canales

MODO

PROGRAMA AUTO

PROGRAMA MANUAL

Pulse para visualizar la
pantalla PROGRAMA
MANUAL.

Púlselo para iniciar
PROGRAMA AUTO.

PROGRAMA AUTO
En Programa Auto

Canal 59

Los canales avanzarán automáticamente hasta que
todos ellos hayan sido explorados. Los números de
los canales con señal de vídeo recibida se guardarán
en la memoria de canales.

Notas:

• Cuando se pulse cualquier botón durante
PROGRAMA AUTO, el televisor volverá a mostrar
la imagen normal. (Los canales encontrados hasta
ese punto se añaden.)

• Después de terminar PROGRAMA AUTO se
visualizará el número del canal más bajo añadido.

• Cuando no haya canales que puedan recibirse, se
visualizará el canal 69 (para TV) o el canal 125
(para TV por cable).

5

6

• Repita los pasos 5 y 6 para otros canales.

Pulse para seleccionar canal.
También puede utilizar los
botones numerados.

PROGRAMA MANUAL

Entre Canal

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Púlselo para añadir el canal
a la memoria de canales (el
número del canal se pone de
color azul).
Púlselo para borrar el
canal de la memoria de
canales (el número del
canal se pone amarillo).

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Troubleshooting

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

Picture Sound

Snowy Picture

Multiple Image

Interference

Normal Picture

No Picture

No Colour

Noisy Sound

Normal Sound

Noisy Sound

Normal Sound

No Sound

No Sound

Checks

Antenna location, direction or connection

Aerial location, direction or connection

Electrical appliances
Cars / Motorcycles
Fluorescent lights

Volume level
Sound mute switched on.

TV set to Video Input mode.
Not plugged into AC outlet.
Not switched on.
Picture / Sound controls set at minimum levels.
Check if in Standby mode.

Color controls set at minimum levels.
Weak signal.

Poor or Distorted Picture

Normal Picture

Cannot operate with the remote control.

The main unit is hot.

There may be red spots, blue spots, green
spots and black spots on the screen.

Weak or No Sound

Weak or No Sound

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Retune Channel (s).

Sound reception may have deteriorated.
Switch STEREO mode (AUDIO ADJUST menu) to
Off until reception improves.

The battery is exhausted.
The battery’s polarity is wrong.
The remote control sensor is exposed to strong light of a
fluorescent lamp, etc.

The main unit radiates heat and some of the parts may
become hot. This is not a problem for performance or quality.
Set up at a location with good ventilation.
Do not cover the ventilation holes of the TV with a
tablecloth etc., and do not place on top of other equipment.

This is a characteristic of liquid crystal panels and is not a
problem. The liquid crystal panel is built with very high
precision technology giving you fine picture details.
Occasionally, a few non-active pixels may appear on the
screen as a fixed point of red, blue, green, or black.
Please note this does not affect the performance of your LCD.

Specifications

Power Source

Power Consumption

LCD
Screen Size

Channel Capability
Sound

Speaker
Audio Output
Headphones

FEATURES

Operating Conditions
Connection Terminals

INPUT

COMPONENT
VIDEO INPUT

Dimensions ( W × H × D )

Including TV Stand

TV Set Only

Mass (Weight)

AC 120 V, 60 Hz
Average use : 36 W
Stand-by condition : 0.6 W
Power off : 0.4 W
TV set DC:15V, 3.6A max.
17-inch (432 mm), 4:3 aspect ratio LCD panel
VGA (640 × 480 pixels)

13.53 ″ (343.7 mm) (W) × 10.30 ″ (261.6 mm) (H)
VHF-12 : UHF-56 : Cable-125

9 × 5 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
Temperature : 41 °F - 95 °F (5 °C – 35 °C)
Humidity : 5 % - 90 % RH (non-condensing)

VIDEO (RCA PIN Type × 1) × 2 1.0 Vp-p
S-VIDEO (MINI DIN 4pin × 1) × 2
AUDIO L-R (RCA PIN Type × 2) × 2
Y × 1
PB / PR × 1 ±
AUDIO L-R (RCA PIN Type × 2) × 1

17 21/64 ″ (440 mm) × 17 21/64 ″ (440 mm) ×
17 63/64 ″ (457 mm) × 15 3/4 ″ (400 mm) ×
10 15/64 ″ (260 mm) 7 21/64 ″ (186 mm)
17 21/64 ″ (440 mm) × 15 25/32 ″ (401 mm) × 3 35/64 ″ (90 mm)

14.8 lb. (6.7 kg) Net 12.6 lb. (5.7 kg) Net

TC-17LA2 TC-17LA2D

(75 Ω)

Y : 1.0 Vp-p (75 Ω), C : 0.286 Vp-p (75 Ω)

0.5 Vrms

1.0 Vp-p (including synchronization)

0.35

Vp-p

0.5 Vrms

Note:

Design and Specifications are subject to change without notice. Weight and Dimensions shown are approximate.

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Customer’s Record

The model number and serial number of this product can be found on its rear panel. 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 Serial Number

Panasonic Consumer Electronics
Company, Division of Matsushita
Electric Corporation of America

One Panasonic Way Secaucus
New Jersey 07094

Panasonic Sales Company,
Division of Matsushita Electric
of Puerto Rico Inc. (“PSC”)

Ave. 65 de Infanteria, Km 9.5
San Gabriel Industrial Park,
Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985

 2004 Matsushita Electric Industrial Co.,Ltd. All Rights Reserved.

Panasonic Canada Inc.

5770 Ambler Drive
Mississauga, Ontario
L4W 2T3

Printed in Japan

MBS0404S0