Panasonic TC 20LA1, TC 17LA1 User Manual

LCD TV

Operating Instructions

Model No.

TC-14LA1
TC-17LA1
TC-20LA1

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

TQBC0543

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 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 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) 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.

10)

11) 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.

12) 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.

13) 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.

14) 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.

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

16) 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

17) 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, 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.

18) An outside antenna system should not be located
in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other

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

GROUND
CLAMP

ELECTRIC
SERVICE
EQUIPMENT

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)

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

19) 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.

20) When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician to use 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.

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

APPARATUS TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

22) CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT USE THIS PLUG WITH A RECEPTACLE OR
OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULL Y INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE.

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

24) 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 the U.S.A. and other countries where the broadcasting

system and AC house current is exactly the same as in the U.S.A.

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

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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.

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Table of Contents

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

Table of Contents.................................................. 5

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

SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES ................................ 6

Remote control battery installation ...................... 7

Maintenance .......................................................... 7

Connections .......................................................... 8

Connecting the Antenna Cable to the Antenna Terminal ....

Antenna cover removal and fitting ....................... 8

Antenna / Cable Connection................................ 8

How to connect the input terminals ................... 10

Cable cover removal and fitting ......................... 12

Connecting Headphones / Earphones............... 12

Power ON / OFF................................................... 13

Connecting the Plug to the Wall Outlet.............. 13

How to Turn the Power On ................................ 13

Playing a VCR or other peripheral equipment ... 14

Basic Controls..................................................... 15

Flow Chart of MENU............................................16

Tuning channels

(Automatic channel programming) .................. 18

Tuning channels

(Manual channel programming)........................19

Picture Adjustments ........................................... 20

Audio Adjustments ............................................. 21

Lock Feature........................................................ 22

Closed Captions.................................................. 26

Customizing the VIDEO INPUT labels ............... 27

3D Y/C FILTER / COLOR MATRIX....................... 27

ASPECT Controls................................................ 28

Manual de instrucciones [ Resumen ]

Preparación ...................................................29

Instalación de las pilas del mando a distancia .....

Conexión del cable de antena al terminal

de entrada de RF............................................30

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Conexión de antena / cable ............................30

Para quitar y colocar la cubierta del cable......30

Conexión de auriculares .................................30

Conexión/desconexión de la alimentación ....

Conexión de la clavija a la toma de corriente.....

Cómo conectar la alimentación ......................31

Reproducción en una videograbadora o en

otro equipo periférico ...................................32

Controles básicos.........................................33

Organigrama de menús de televisión.........34

Sintonización de canales

(Programación automática de canales).....36

Sintonización de canales

(Programación manual de canales) ............37

Ajuste el soporte con el ángulo deseado...38
Para quitar y colocar la cubierta de la antena ...

Troubleshooting.................................................. 39

Specifications...................................................... 40

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Replacing batteries

Replace batteries by following the steps below:

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 stops operating 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 operating the remote control from a close range, it is time to

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

2. Install the batteries as shown
in the battery compartment.
(Polarity + or – must match the
markings in the compartment).

3. Replace the cover.

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Connections

Connecting the Antenna Cable to the Antenna Terminal

ANT

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Connections

Antenna Connection (Cable Box, no VCR)

Use this configuration when connecting the TV to a cable TV system using a Cable Box.

ANT

ANTENNA TERMINAL

CABLE BOX

ANT

(ANT or VHF/UHF)
ON THE BACK OF

THE TV

OUTPUT INPUT

TERMINALS ON THE BACK OF

THE CABLE BOX

Connect the cable from the Output
terminal on the back of the Cable
Box to the ANTENNA terminal on
the back of the TV.

Incoming Cable from
Antenna or Cable TV
System

Antenna Connection (Cable Box, and VCR)

Use this configuration when connecting the TV to a cable TV system using a Cable Box and VCR.

CABLE BOX

ANT

OUTPUT INPUT

TERMINALS ON THE BACK OF

THE CABLE BOX

ANT

ANTENNA TERMINAL

(ANT or VHF/UHF)
ON THE BACK OF

THE TV

Connect the cable from the
Output terminal on the back
of the Cable Box to the
Antenna Input terminal on

Connect the cable from the
antenna or cable system to the
Input terminal on the back of the
CABLE BOX.

the back of the VCR.

VCR

Incoming Cable from
Antenna or Cable TV
System

TO VCR

Connect the
cable from the
Antenna Output
terminal on the
back of the VCR
to the Antenna
terminal (ANT or
VHF/UHF) on the
back of the TV.

ANT INPUT

ANT OUTPUT

S VIDEO

OUTPUT

VIDEO

L-AUDIO-R

Note: When the antenna cable is connected to the TV antenna terminal via a cable box or VCR, set the TV

channel to CH3 or CH4, cable. This does not apply when signal is input from VIDEO INPUT.

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Connections

How to connect the input terminals

Connect VCR and other peripheral equipment

(DVD/STB)

VIDEO

Y

L

P

B

AUDIO

P

R

R

COMPORNENT VIDEO INPUT

S-VIDEO

S-VIDEO

VIDEO

VIDEO

L

L

AUDIO

AUDIO

R

R

1

2

INPUT

DC IN 15V

ANT

VIDEO

Y

L

P

B

AUDIO

R

P

R

COMPORNENT VIDEO INPUT

VIDEO

L

AUDIO

R

1

S-VIDEO

VIDEO

L

AUDIO

R
2

S-VIDEO

INPUT

Audio

OUT

R

L

AUDIO

VIDEO

S-VIDEO cable

VIDEO

AUDIO

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

PrPbY

Connect the
S-VIDEO or
VIDEO Terminal.

Audio

OUTRL

Video

OUT

S-Video

OUT

(Super-VHS VCR)

Notes:

(1) When a monaural VCR is used, connect the monaural audio cable to the AUDIO-L (Left) terminal.
(2) Similar connections are available at the INPUT terminals.

Select the desired VIDEO input position by pushing the TV/VIDEO button. (See page 14)

(3) When connecting VCRs, priority is given to the S- Video cable when the S- Video input terminal and the

video input terminal are connected at the same time.

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Connect CAMCORDER and VIDEO GAME CONSOLE

Connections

VIDEO

Y

L

P

B

AUDIO

P

R

R

COMPORNENT VIDEO INPUT

S-VIDEO

S-VIDEO

VIDEO

VIDEO

L

L

AUDIO

AUDIO

R

R

1

2

INPUT

DC IN 15V

ANT

VIDEO

Y

L

P

B

AUDIO

P

R

R

COMPORNENT VIDEO INPUT

S-VIDEO

S-VIDEO

VIDEO GAME CONSOLE

Audio

OUT

R

L

AUDIO

cable

COMPONENT
VIDEO cable

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

VIDEO

VIDEO

L

AUDIO

R
1

INPUT

L

AUDIO

R

2

VIDEO cable

AUDIO cable

CAMCORDER

Audio

OUTLR

Video

OUT

S-Video

OUT

VIDEO GAME CONSOLE

Notes:

S-VIDEO cable

When connecting video cables, priority is given to the S-Video cable when the S-Video input terminal

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and the video input terminal are connected at the same time.

Please make inquiries to the VIDEO GAME PLAYER manufacture concerning component cables to

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connect with video games.

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Connections

Cable cover removal and fitting

Removal

1.Disengage the claws at the

2

1

Note:

Depending on the type of cable used it may not be possible to close the cover. In such cases the cable may be

routed through the antenna cover.

uppermost end.

2.Slowly pull out in the
upward direction.

Fitting

1.Insert the claws (at 2 points)
at the bottom.

2.Push in the TOP.

Connecting Headphones / Earphones

Connect headphones / earphones as follows.

DC IN 15V

ANT

(M3 plug)

Use Volume Up or Down button to control volume level. (See page 15)

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(Optional)

Power ON / OFF

Connecting the Plug to the Wall Outlet

2

3

1

2

DC IN 15V

Note:

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

•

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

•

Usage of AC adapters other than specified may cause malfunctions.

•

ANT

How to Turn the Power On

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Playing a VCR or other peripheral equipment

TV

VIDEO1

COMPONENT

VIDEO2

VIDEO

Y

L

P

B

AUDIO

P

R

R

COMPORNENT VIDEO INPUT

S-VIDEO

S-VIDEO

VIDEO

VIDEO

L

L

AUDIO

AUDIO

R

R

1

2

INPUT

S-VIDEO

VIDEO

L

AUDIO

R
1

INPUT

DC IN 15V

S-VIDEO

VIDEO

L

AUDIO

R
2

Confirming connections

Confirm that the TV is in standby
mode.

ANT

To S-Video output

Camcorder

VCR

or Video output

Laser Disc Player

DVD player

This equipment can also be

T o Audio output

connected to the rear
terminals. (See page 10,1 1)

Turning the power on and switching input modes

1

Turn the TV on.

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2

The input mode changes each time
this button is pressed.

When playing

•

a VIDEO

When playing

•

a DVD

Note:

When the remote control is unavailable, input modes can also be
switched using the TV/VIDEO button on the TV set.

Operate the connected equipment.

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15

Flow Chart of MENU

MENU

ADJUST SET UP

All adjustments and setting functions equipped in this set can be made using the menu buttons.
The menu screen is composed of 2 menus, the ADJUST menu and the SET UP menu.

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Flow Chart of MENU

LOCK

BLOCK PROGRAMS

:

STATUS

U. S. MOVIES

CHANGE SETTING

ENTER CODE FIRST

OFF ON

OTHER ADJUST

3D Y/C FILTER

OFF ON

COLOR MATRIX

SD HD

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

Press to select each item.

Press to display each adjustment screen.

Proceed to the adjustment.

To return to previous screen :

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To end adjustments :

•

Press to display each
adjustment screen.

Press the RETURN
button to return to
previous screen.

Press to display each
adjustment screen.

Press the RETURN
button to return to
previous screen.

TO PICTURE ADJUST

menu

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)

TO LANGUAGE

LANGUAGE

LANGUAGE

ENGLISH

Allows you to select the
language used for On
Screen Displays.

TO CLOSED

CAPTION

CLOSED CAPTION

ON MUTE
MODE

NO

OFF

(See page 26)

Press to return.

Press to exit from the MENU screen.
This returns the set to the normal viewing condition.

TO AUDIO ADJUST

menu

AUDIO ADJUST

MODE
BASS
TREBLE
BALANCE
SURROUND

STEREO SAP MONO

NORMAL

AUTO

OFF ON

+ 5

+ 2

0

TO LOCK

selection screen

(See page 22 - 25)

(See page 21)

TO PROGRAM

CHANNELS

PROGRAM CHANNELS

MODE

TV

AUTO PROGRAM

MANUAL PROGRAM

CABLE

TO OTHER ADJUST

screen

(See page 18,19)

[ for TC-17LA1 and TC-20LA1 ]

OTHER ADJUST

TO INPUT LABEL

COLOR MATRIX

SD HD

selection screen

INPUT LABEL

VIDEO1
VIDEO2
COMPONENT

VIDEO1
VIDEO2

COMPONENT

[ for TC-14LA1 ]

(See page 27)

(See page 27)

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T uning channels (Automatic channel programming)

Automatically scans all TV channels and stores them in memory.

Turn the Power on and 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.

Press to select AUTO PROGRAM.

4

Press to display the confirmation
screen.

5

Press to select YES.

Press to select NO.

MENU

ADJUST SET UP

LANGUAGE
PROGRAM CH
LOCK
CLOSED CAPTION
INPUT LABEL
OTHER ADJUST

PROGRAM CHANNELS

MODE

AUTO PROGRAM

MANUAL PROGRAM

AUTO PROGRAM
Activate

AUTO PROGRAM
In "AUTO PROGRAM"

CHANNEL 59

TV

"AUTO PROGRAM?"

YES NO

CABLE

If YES selection
press to run AUTO PROGRAM.

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

Press to exit from the MENU screen.
This returns the set to the normal viewing condition.

Notes:

When buttons are pressed with AUTO PROGRAM running, the TV set will return to normal viewing.

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(Channels searched up to this point are added.)

After AUTO PROGRAM is finished, the lowest channel number added will be received.

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When there are no receivable channels, channel 69 is displayed for TV and channel 125 is displayed

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for cable TV.

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MENU

STOP

Tuning channels

(Manual channel programming)

Use this setting when changing setting of receiving channels or changing the channel display .

Turn the TV on and select the broadcast channel. Follow the steps on the previous page to display the
PROGRAM CHANNELS screen.

1

Press to select MANUAL PROGRAM.

Press to display the MANUAL
PROGRAM screen.

Adding or deleting channels

2

3

Press to select channel
(or number keys).

Press to add channels to memory (Channel
number turns blue).

Press to delete channels from memory
(Channel number turns yellow).

PROGRAM CHANNELS

MODE

AUTO PROGRAM

MANUAL PROGRAM

MANUAL PROGRAM

ENTER CHANNEL

MANUAL PROGRAM
ENTER CHANNEL

TV

121

121

CABLE

DELETE

CH SELECT

DELETE

CH SELECT

ADD

RETURN

ADD

RETURN

Repeat steps 2 and 3 to continue adding or deleting channels.

4

Press to exit from the MENU screen.
This returns the set to the normal viewing condition.

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Picture Adjustments

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.

2

Item

BACK LIGHT

PICTURE

BRIGHTNESS

COLOR

TINT

SHARPNESS

AI PICTURE

Press to select the menu to adjust.

Select the desired level by looking at
the picture behind the menu.

NORMAL is displayed at default.

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Audio Adjustments

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.

2

MODE

Press to select the menu to adjust.
Select the desired level by listening

to the sound.
NORMAL is displayed at default.

MENU

ADJUST

PICTURE ADJUST

AUDIO ADJUST

AUDIO ADJUST

MODE
BASS
TREBLE
BALANCE
SURROUND

STEREO SAP MONO

SET UP

PICTURE

AUDIO

NORMAL

AUTO

OFF ON

+ 5

+ 2

0

21

Lock Feature

MENU

ADJUST SET UP

LANGUAGE
PROGRAM CH
LOCK
CLOSED CAPTION
INPUT LABEL
OTHER ADJUST

LOCK

BLOCK PROGRAMS

:

STATUS

U. S. TV PROGRAMS

CHANGE SETTING

CHANGE CODE

OFF ON

LOCK

BLOCK PROGRAMS

:

STATUS

U. S. MOVIES

CHANGE SETTING

ENTER CODE FIRST

OFF ON

LOCK

BLOCK PROGRAMS

:

STATUS

U. S. TV PROGRAMS

CHANGE SETTING

CHANGE CODE

OFF ON

LOCK

BLOCK PROGRAMS

:

STATUS

U. S. TV PROGRAMS

CHANGE SETTING

CHANGE CODE

OFF ON

In the United States, the V-CHIP consists of two rating systems, which are MPAA
(MOTION PICTURE) and TV PARENT 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.

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

Press to select LOCK.
Press to display the

LOCK screen.

Input code

Enter any 4-digit number as a password.
These numbers will be needed when
deactivating the LOCK function.

While entering a code, by pressing the
up
input a new code again.

After entering your secret code for the first time, the onscreen display will
change to CHANGE CODE. And you can change the Input code.

Note: Use a code that is easy to remember and record it in a safe place.

Selecting broadcasts to lock.

1

Press to select BLOCK PROGRAMS:.

or down buttons you can

LOCK

BLOCK PROGRAMS

U. S. TV PROGRAMS

STATUS

CHANGE SETTING

CHANGE CODE

:

OFF ON

2

3

22

U.S. MOVIES

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

U.S. TV PROGRAMS

CANADIAN ENGLISHCANADIAN FRENCH

Press to select STATUS.
Press to select ON or OFF.

Press to select CHANGE SETTING.
Press to display the next screen.

for U.S.TV PROGRAM to lock

Lock Feature

1

2

3

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.
Press to select SETTING.

Press to select BASIC or DETAILED.

DETAILEDBASIC

Press to select rating.
BASIC: Change the selected title.

DETAILED : The cursor selecting the title

can be moved to select options
displayed on the right.

Press to lock or unlock the rating.
Lock: Red

Unlock : Green

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 ratings are divided into ranks as follows.

TV-Y

TV-YTV-Y7 TV-Y7 TV-Y7-FVFV

2. Ratings for teenagers: These ratings can be created out of these major categories to form various
combinations. These combinations are described in the below diagram. Ratings for all ages are on
top and ratings for adults are on the bottom.

TV-G

TV-PG

TV-14

TV-MA

To return to previous screen :

•

To end adjustments : Press to exit from the MENU screen.

•

V

S

L

D

V

S

L

D

V

S

L

Press to return.

This returns the set to the normal viewing condition.

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Lock Feature

for U.S.MOVIES to lock

1

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.

Press to select rating.

2

Press to lock or unlock the rating.
Lock: Red

Unlock : Green

Rating

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 : Pornography

for CANADIAN ENGLISH / CANADIAN FRENCH to lock

U. S. MOVIES

VIEW NR PROGRAMS?

NO YES

U. S. MOVIES

VIEW NR PROGRAMS?

NO YES

1

2

Press to select VIEW E PROGRAMS?.
Press to select NO or YES.

CANADIAN ENGLISH

VIEW E PROGRAMS?

C8

14
18

NO YES

C

+

G

PG

+
+

Press to select rating.
Press to lock or unlock the rating.
Lock: Red

Unlock : Green

CANADIAN ENGLISH

VIEW E PROGRAMS?

C8

14
18

NO YES

C

+

G

PG

+
+

CANADIAN FRENCH

VIEW E PROGRAMS?

CANADIAN FRENCH

VIEW E PROGRAMS?

G

8 ANS
13ANS
16ANS
18ANS

G

8 ANS
13ANS
16ANS
18ANS

NO YES

+
+
+
+

NO YES

+
+
+
+

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CANADIAN ENGLISH RATINGS CHART

Lock Feature

E

C

C8+

G

PG

14+

18+

CANADIAN FRENCH RATINGS CHART

E

G

8 ANS+

13ANS+

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.

General programming, suitable for all audiences.

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
supervisionstrongly suggested.

16ANS+

18ANS+

To return to previous screen :

•

To end adjustments : Press to exit from the MENU screen.

•

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

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

Press to return.

This returns the set to the normal viewing condition.

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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 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.

CC ON MUTE

2

Activates the On-Screen Closed Caption feature, when the MUTE button on the Remote Control is
pressed. To deactivate, press the MUTE button again.

Note:

This feature functions when the Closed Caption Mode is in the “OFF” position.
The program being viewed must be broadcast with Closed Caption.

Press to select
Press to select from the following:

NO(OFF) C1 C2

CC MODE

3

Activates the On-Screen Closed Caption feature. When activated this feature will remain on until
OFF is selected in this menu.

Press to select

Press to select from the following:

ON MUTE.

CC

MODE.

CC

MENU

ADJUST SET UP

LANGUAGE
PROGRAM CH
LOCK
CLOSED CAPTION
INPUT LABEL
OTHER ADJUST

CLOSED CAPTION

ON MUTE
MODE

CLOSED CAPTION

ON MUTE
MODE

NO

OFF

NO

OFF

OFF C1 C2

CAPTION OFF -

•

CAPTION C1 -

•

CAPTION C2 -

•

To return to previous screen :

•

To end adjustments : Press to exit from the MENU screen.

•

Recommended mode when Closed Caption is not being used.
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).
Another mode used for video related information.

Press to return.

This returns the set to the normal viewing condition.

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Customizing the VIDEO INPUT labels

Display for each VIDEO INPUT can be changed 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.

2

Press to select the VIDEO INPUT.

VIDEO1 VIDEO2 COMPONENT

Press to change the INPUT LABEL.

VIDEO1 (VIDEO2 or COMPONENT) VCR
[

BLANK] DTV DVD GAME LD

MENU

INPUT LABEL

VIDEO1
VIDEO2
COMPONENT

3D Y/C FILTER / COLOR MATRIX

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

1

Press to select OTHER ADJUST.

MENU

2

Press to display the OTHER ADJUST
screen.

3

Press to select 3D Y/C FILTER
/ COLOR MATRIX.

[ 3D Y/C FILTER ]
Press to select ON or OFF.

[ COLOR MATRIX ]
Press to select SD or HD.

SD : When the input signal is a normal

TV system (NTSC).

HD : When the input signal is a High-

Definition system (ATSC).

OTHER ADJUST

3D Y/C FILTER

COLOR MATRIX

[ for TC-17LA1 and TC-20LA1 ]

OTHER ADJUST

COLOR MATRIX

ADJUST SET UP

LANGUAGE
PROGRAM CH
LOCK
CLOSED CAPTION
INPUT LABEL
OTHER ADJUST

VIDEO1
VIDEO2

COMPONENT

ADJUST SET UP

LANGUAGE
PROGRAM CH
LOCK
CLOSED CAPTION
INPUT LABEL
OTHER ADJUST

OFF ON

SD HD

SD HD

Note: •3D Y/C FILTER is not available for TC-14LA1.

Item

3D Y/C FILTER

[ for TC-17LA1

and TC-20LA1 ]

COLOR
MATRIX

ON

SD

Mode

OFF

HD

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

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

[ for TC-14LA1 ]

Explanations

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ASPECT Controls

The TV will allow you to enjoy viewing the picture at its maximum size, including wide screen cinema format picture.

ASPECT button

The aspect mode changes each time the ASPECT
button is pressed.

4 : 3

Notes:

In TV mode, the aspect mode is set to 4:3, and ASPECT controls are not available.

•

The ASPECT mode settings are stored for VIDEO1, VIDEO2 and COMPONENT individually.

•

Mode

4 : 3

16 : 9

(not available

in TV mode)

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.

Explanation

16 : 9

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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.

Preparación

Instalación de las pilas del mando a distancia

Cambio de las pilas

Cambie las pilas siguiendo los pasos indicados más abajo:

Se necesitan dos pilas AA.

Instale las pilas como se muestra en el

1. Abra la cubierta de 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.

2.
compartimiento de las pilas.
(Las polaridades + y – deber á n coincidir
con las marcas correspondientes del
compartimiento).

Dos pilas
tamaño AA

3. Vuelva a colocar la cubierta.

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Preparación

Conexión del cable de antena al terminal de entrada de RF

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.

Antena

Antena
de VHF

Mezclador

de UHF

ANT

ANT

Cable coaxial
de 75 ohmios

Terminal de antena
(ANT o VHF/UHF)

Clavija de antena
coaxial

Conexión de antena / cable

Cable entrante de 75 ohmios procedente de la antena del hogar/compañía de televisión por cable

Adaptador de antena tipo F (no suministrado)

ANT (VHF/UHF)

en la parte posterior del televisor

Nota:

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.

Conexión de 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 sección
Modo de la antena.)

Para quitar y colocar la cubierta del cable

2

Para quitarla

1.Suelte los ganchos del extremo
más alto.

2.Sáquela lentamente hacia arriba.

Nota: Dependiendo del tipo de cable utilizado, tal vez no sea posible cerrar la cubierta. En tales casos, el
cable podrá instalarse a través de la cubierta de la antena.

1

Para colocarla

1.Inserte los ganchos (en 2 puntos)
en el extremo más bajo.

2.Empújela hacia adentro en el
extremo más alto.

2

1

Conexión de auriculares

Conecte los auriculares de la forma siguiente.

DC IN 15V

ANT

(Clavija M3)

Utilice el botón de aumento o reducción del volumen.

(Optional)

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Conexión/desconexión de la alimentación

Conexión de la clavija a la toma de corriente

2

3

1

2

DC IN 15V

Nota:

El televisor y el adaptador de CA consumirán algo de energía siempre que el cable de alimentación esté
conectado a la toma de corriente.

ANT

Cómo conectar la alimentación

POWER

Interruptor POWER
principal

TV/VIDEO VOLUME CHANNEL

Presione el interruptor POWER principal del televisor para
encenderlo.
POWER-ON: Verde

Cuando el aparato esté en el modo de alimentación
conectada o en espera, pulse el interruptor POWER principal
del televisor para apagarlo.
POWER OFF: Apagado

Ejemplo:La pantalla de abajo se visualiza durante un rato
después de encenderse el televisor. (La condición de ajuste
es un ejemplo.)

4 : 3

Canal 6

ESTEREO

SPA

MONO

Piloto de encendido

Sensor de
mando a
distancia

Pulse el botón POWER del mando a distancia
para apagar el televisor: Rojo (espera)

Pulse el botón POWER del mando a distancia
para encender el televisor: Verde

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Reproducción en una videograbadora o en otro equipo periférico

VIDEO

Y

L

P

B

AUDIO

P

R

R

COMPORNENT VIDEO INPUT

S-VIDEO

S-VIDEO

VIDEO

VIDEO

L

L

AUDIO

AUDIO

R

R

1

2

INPUT

S-VIDEO

VIDEO

L

AUDIO

R
1

INPUT

DC IN 15V

S-VIDEO

VIDEO

L

AUDIO

R
2

Confirmación de las conexiones

Confirme que el televisor esté en
el modo de espera.

ANT

A la salida de S-video

Videocámara

Videograbadora

o a la salida de Vídeo

Reproductor de discos láser

Reproductor DVD

A la salida de Vudio

Este equipo también se puede
conectar a los terminales
traseros. Consulte Conexiones
para conocer más detalles.
(Consulte la página 10 - 11)

Conexión de la alimentación y cambio de modos de entrada

1

Encienda el televisor.

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2

El modo de entrada cambia cada
vez que se pulsa el botón.

TV

Cuando se reproduce

•

Video1

una fuente de VIDEO

Cuando se reproduce

•

un DVD

Video2

Componente

Nota:

Cuando no se puede utilizar el mando a distancia, los modos de entrada
también pueden activarse en el televisor utilizando el botón TV/VIDEO.

Utilice el equipo conectado.

3

Controles básicos

30 60

0

90

<Controles del lado superior>

POWER

TV/VIDEO VOLUME CHANNEL

Botón TV/VIDEO

Subida/bajada del volumen

Interruptor POWER principal

Canal superior/inferior

Pulse primero el botón POWER principal para encender el aparato.

Utilice su mando a distancia apuntándolo hacia el sensor de
mando a distancia.

(Dentro de 6 metros a partir del panel delantero del televisor.)

Botón de la alimentación

Púlselo para encender o apagar esta
unidad. (Consulte la página 31.)

Nota:

Tecla TV/VIDEO

El modo de entrada
cambia cada vez que

se pulsa este botón.
El cable de alimentación del televisor
con LCD deberá enchufarse primero a
la toma de corriente, y la alimentación
deberá conectarse luego con el
interruptor POWER principal.

Cambia al siguiente 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.

Sensor de mando a distancia

Botón MUTE

Púlselo para silenciar el sonido.
Púlselo de nuevo para reactivar el
sonido. El sonido también se
reactiva cuando se desconecta la
alimentación o se cambia el nivel del
volumen.

Botón RETURN

Púlselo para volver a la pantalla
anterior.

Botón RECALL

Presione para visualizar la hora, el
canal,el cronometrados de apagado
y otras opciones.

Botón SAP

Selecciona el modo de audio.

ESTEREO SPA MONO

Cambia al siguiente canal inferior

Mueve el cursor hacia abajo durante
el modo del menú.

Botón MENU

Púlselo para visualizar
la pantalla MENU, y
púlselo de nuevo para
cancelarla.

Botones de selección directa
de números de programas

Botón R-TUNE

Para cambiar a un canal o modo
de vídeo anterior.

Botón ASPECT

Botón SLEEP

El televisor de LCD puede preajustarse para
cambiar al modo de espera después de
transcurrir un periodo establecido. El ajuste
puede cambiar a 30, 60, 90 y 0 minutos

MENU

Ajuste

Imagen

Ajuste Imagen

Sonido

Ajuste Sonido

Configu.

(temporizador de cancelado) cada vez que
se pulsa el botón.

Cuando queden 3 minutos, parpadeará

3 ”. El temporizador de se cancelará si se

“
produce una interrupción en el suministro de
alimentación.
Antes de que el temporizador desconecte
automáticamente la alimentación, el tiempo
restante parpadeará en la pantalla ("3" para 3

4 : 3

16 : 9

minutos, "2" para 2 minutos y "1" para 1 minuto
antes de desconectarse la alimentación).

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Organigrama de menús de televisión

MENU

Ajuste Configu.

Utilizando los botones del menú se pueden hacer todos los ajustes y configuraciones que este aparato es
capaz de realizar. La pantalla de menú está compuesta de 2 menús, el menú Ajuste y el menú Configu..

1

Púlselo para visualizar la
pantalla MENU, y púlselo
de nuevo para cancelarla.

MENU

Ajuste

Ajuste Imagen

Ajuste Sonido

Configu.

Imagen

Sonido

Consulte la ayuda en pantalla

El cuadro de ayuda en pantalla se visualiza siempre que aparece
un menú en la pantalla. Este cuadro de ayuda indica qué teclas
del mando a distancia se utilizan para desplazarse por el menú
mostrado. Consulte más arriba las descripciones de las funciones
de los botones.

Cuadro de instrucciones
de ayuda en pantalla

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PROGRAMA MANUAL

Entre Canal

121

ANULAR

SEL CANAL

VUELVE

Bloqueo

Programas:

Activado

Modificar

INGRESAR CLAVE

No Si

Otro Ajuste

3D Y/C Filtro

Matriz Color

DS HD

No Si

Organigrama de menús de televisión

Pulse para seleccionar el MENÚ deseado (Ajuste o Configu.).

Pulse para seleccionar cada elemento.

Pulse para visualizar cada pantalla de ajuste.

Prosiga con el ajuste.

Para volver a la pantalla anterior :

•

Para finalizar el ajuste :

•

Pulse para visualizar
cada pantalla de ajuste.

Pulse el botón
RETURN para volver
a la pantalla anterior.

Pulse para visualizar
cada pantalla de ajuste.

Pulse el botón
RETURN para volver
a la pantalla anterior.

Pulse para volver.

Pulse para salir de la pantalla MENU.
Esto hace que el aparato vuelva a la condición de visión normal.

Menú

Ajuste Imagen

Ajuste Imagen

Imagen
Luz de Atras
CONTRASTE
BRILLO
COLOR
TINTE
NITIDEZ
Imagen IA

Normal

Normal

+ 30

0
0
0
0
0

No Si

Menú

Idioma

Idioma

Idioma

Le permite seleccionar el
idioma seleccionado en las
visualizaciones en pantalla.

Pantalla e ajuste

Subtítulos

EN MUDO

MODO

No
No

Menú

Ajuste Sonido

Ajuste Sonido

Sonido
BAJOS
ALTOS
BALANCE
SON. ENVOL

ESTEREO SPA MONO

Normal

Dinamico

+ 6

No Si

Menú

Prog. Canales

Prog. Canales

TV

MODO

PROGRAMA AUTO

PROGRAMA MANUAL

CABLE

Menú

Ponga Títulos

Video1
Video2
Componente

Video1
Video2

Componente

+ 8

Pantalla de selección

Bloqueo

0

Menú

Otro Ajuste

[ para TC-17LA1 y TC-20LA1 ]

Otro Ajuste

Matriz Color

[ para TC-14LA1 ]

DS HD

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Sintonización de canales (Programación automática de canales)

Explora automáticamente todos los canales de TV y los almacena en la memoria.

Conecte la alimentación y pulse el botón TV/VIDEO para visualizar el canal de televisión.

1

Pulse el botón MENU para visualizar la pantalla MENU y seleccione

2

Configu..

Pulse para seleccionar Prog. Canales.
Pulse para visualizar la pantalla

Prog. Canales.

Pulse para seleccionar MODO.

3

Pulse para seleccionar TV o CABLE.

Pulse para seleccionar PROGRAMA AUTO.

4

Pulse para visualizar la pantalla de
confirmación.

5

Pulse para seleccionar Si.

Pulse para seleccionar No.

MENU

Ajuste Configu.

Prog. Canales

MODO

PROGRAMA AUTO

PROGRAMA MANUAL

PROGRAMA AUTO
Activar

PROGRAMA AUTO
En Programa Auto

Canal 58

TV

"PROGRAMA AUTO?"

Si No

CABLE

Pulse para ejecutar

Los canales avanzarán automáticamente hasta que todos hayan sido
explorados. Los números de canales con una videoseñal se
almacenarán en la memoria de exploración de canales.

Pulse para salir de la pantalla MENU.
Esto hace que el aparato vuelva a la condición de visión normal.

Notas:

Cuando se pulsen botones mientras se ejecute PROGRAMA AUTO, el televisor volverá al modo de

•

visión normal. (Los canales encontrados hasta este punto se añadirán.)

Después de terminar PROGRAMA AUTO, se recibirá el canal con el número más bajo que haya sido añadido.

•

Cuando no haya canales que puedan ser recibidos se visualizará el canal 69 (canal 125 para la televisión

•

por cable).

PROGRAMA AUTO

.

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MENU

PARAR

Sintonización de canales

(Programación manual de canales)

Utilice este ajuste cuando cambie ajustes de los canales de recepción o cuando
cambie la visualización de los canales.

Encienda el televisor y seleccione el canal de emisión. Siga los pasos de la página anterior para visualizar
la pantalla Prog. Canales.

1

Pulse para seleccionar PROGRAMA
MANUAL.

Pulse para visualizar la pantalla
PROGRAMA MANUAL.

Adición o borrado de canales

2

3

Pulse para seleccionar canal
(o teclas de números).

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

Pulse para borrar canales de la memoria
(el número del canal se pone de color
amarillo).

Prog. Canales

MODO

PROGRAMA AUTO

PROGRAMA MANUAL

PROGRAMA MANUAL

Entre Canal

121

PROGRAMA MANUAL

Entre Canal

121

TV

ANULAR

SEL CANAL

ANULAR

SEL CANAL

CABLE

VUELVE

VUELVE

Repita los pasos 2 y 3 para continuar añadiendo o borrando canales.

4

Pulse para salir de la pantalla MENU.
Esto hace que el aparato vuelva a la condición de visión normal.

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Ajuste el soporte con el ángulo deseado

El ángulo del soporte se puede ajustar hacia atrás
dentro de un margen de 5 ° a 15 °.

1

A
L
4
1

-

H
T

Para quitar y colocar la cubierta de la antena

TC-14LA1/TC-17LA1

Para quitarla

1. Sujete la cubierta en el

1

2

2.Sáquela lentamente hacia

Para colocarla

1

2

1.

2.

extremo más bajo y empiece
a quitarla tirando ligeramente
de ella hacia usted.

abajo.

Inserte los ganchos (en 4
puntos) en el extremo más alto.
Empuje los ganchos hacia
adentro (en 4 puntos) en el
extremo más abajo.

TC-20LA1

Para quitarla

1

2

Para colocarla

1

2

1.

Sujete la abertura y empiece a

tirar ligeramente de la cubierta
hacia usted para soltar los
ganchos (en 2 puntos de la
derecha y la izquierda).

2.

Sáquela lentamente hacia abajo.

1.

Inserte los ganchos (en 4 puntos)

en el extremo más alto.

2.

Empuje los ganchos hacia
adentro (en 4 puntos) en el
extremo más abajo.

Nota:

Para evitar que aparezcan interferencias en la pantalla, no una el cable de la antena y el cable del adaptador de CA.

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Troubleshooting

Before requesting service for this LCD TV, 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 chart do not solve the
problem, consult your dealer for instructions.

Symptom

Power supply does not
go on

Remote control cannot
be operated

Image shakes, or image
is unclear

There are spots on the
picture, or the screen
shakes

The image appears
doubled or tripled

A color pattern appears,
or colors disappear

The channel number
disappears from the
screen

When the image is not stable,
the screen turns completely
white for a moment

The screen goes dark
momentarily when the
channel is changed.

The TV makes a hissing
noise occasionally

The screen display
shakes with video input

A black band appears
momentarily when selecting
channels with video

Both edges of the screen,
or columns or window
frames, appear bent

The image from the
connected equipment
does not appear

The main unit is hot to
the touch

Cause and remedy

Is power supply plug unplugged from the outlet?

•

If power will not go on with the remote control, is the power supply of the TV "Off"?

•

Is battery exhausted, or is battery polarity wrong?

•

Is the remote control receiver illuminated with strong light from a fluorescent lamp etc.?

•

Are you using the special-purpose remote control for this equipment?

•

(The unit will not operate with another remote control.)
Is there deterioration, breakage or disconnection of the antenna or antenna wire?

•

Is the antenna wire connected correctly?

•

Is the system affected (by radio wave interference or induced electromagnetic

•

waves) by external sources (automobiles or trains, high-voltage wires, neon,
motors, magnetized steel frame, or iron rain shutters, etc.)?

➠

Turn off the power supply, and try changing the equipment setup location. If
that has no effect, separate magnet-proofing will be required.

Is the antenna direction shifted?

•

Are reflected electromagnetic waves being received from mountains or buildings?

•

Is the equipment being affected by another TV (electromagnetic interference)?

•

➠Changing the TV setup location may lead to improvement.

Has the RECALL button been pressed?

•

➠Press the "RECALL button" again.

If the system is switched to external input and there is no external
signal video, the n

This occurs when the signal driving the liquid crystal is lost, and is not

•

a malfunction.

The screen is darkened for a moment to conceal noise generated when

•

changing channels.

If the screen and audio are not abnormal, this sound is caused by

•

slight expansion and contraction of the cabinet due to changes in room
temperature. It has no effect on performance.

When input is switched to "video input", this may occur if there is no

•

signal at the video/audio input terminal.

This is due to noise generated when changing channels.

•

They may appear bent due to the received channel or some DVD

•

software. This is not a malfunction.

Are plugs securely inserted into each terminal?

•

➠Securely insert plugs all the way.

The main unit radiates heat, so some parts of the console reach a high

•

temperature. 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 console with a tablecloth, etc.,
and do not place on top of other equipment (like a video deck).

umber will disappear.

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Specifications

Power Source
Power Consumption

LCD
Screen Size

Channel Capability
Sound

Speaker
Headphones

FEATURES
Operating Conditions

Connection T erminals

INPUT

COMPONENT VIDEO
INPUT

××

Dimensions ( W

× H

××

××

× D )

××

Including TV Stand

TV Set Only

Mass (Weight)

TC-14LA1
AC 120 V, 60 Hz

Average use : 48W
Stand-by condition : 0.6 W
TV set DC 15 V, 2.8 A max.
14-inch (356 mm),
4 : 3 aspect ratio LCD panel

11.23 ″ (285.1 mm) (W) ×

8.42 ″ (213.8 mm) (H)

VHF-12 : UHF-56 : Cable-125

4 cm, 2pcs, 16 Ω

M3 (3.5 mm) Jack × 1
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
PB / P

R

AUDIO L-R (RCA PIN Type × 2)

14.37 ″ (365 mm) ×

14.34 ″ (364.2 mm) ×

8.46 ″ (215 mm)

14.37 ″ (365 mm) ×

13.01 ″ (330.5 mm) ×

2.51 ″ (63.7 mm)

9.701 lb. (4.4 kg) Net

TC-17LA1 TC-20LA1

Average use : 60 W
Stand-by condition : 0.8 W
TV set DC 15 V, 3.6 A max.
17-inch (432 mm),
4 : 3 aspect ratio LCD panel

13.53 ″ (343.7 mm) (W) ×

10.30 ″ (261.6 mm) (H)

3D Y/C Digital Comb Filter

Y : 1 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

16.69 ″ (424 mm) ×

16.35 ″ (415.2 mm) ×

8.46 ″ (215 mm)

16.69 ″ (424 mm) ×

15.02 ″ (381.5 mm) ×

2.52 ″ (64.1 mm)

11.46 lb. (5.2 kg) Net

Average use : 67 W
Stand-by condition : 0.8 W
TV set DC 15 V, 3.8 A max.
20-inch (510 mm),
4 : 3 aspect ratio LCD panel

16.06 ″ (408.0 mm) (W) ×

12.05 ″ (306.0 mm) (H)

(75 Ω)

19.45 ″ (494 mm) ×

18.17 ″ (461.4 mm) ×

10.04 ″ (255 mm)

19.45 ″ (494 mm) ×

16.63 ″ (422.3 mm) ×

3.21 ″ (81.5 mm)

15.87 lb. (7.2 kg) Net

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

Customer’ 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

Panasonic Canada Inc.

5770 Ambler Drive
Mississauga, Ontario
L4W 2T3

Printed in Japan

SS0303S0(MBS)