Panasonic TX20LA2X, TX-20LA2A, TX-20LA2M User Manual

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Operating Instructions

LCD TV

Model No.

TX-20LA2M
TX-20LA2A
TX-20LA2X

The illustration shown is an image.

Please read these instructions before operating your set and retain them for future reference.

English

TQBC0857-1

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 also, and note down the model number and serial
number of your set in the space provided on the back cover of these instructions.

Contents

Accessories ............................................................... 2

Warnings and Precautions ........................................ 3

Fitting remote control batteries ................................. 5

How to use the LCD stand ........................................ 5

Antenna connection .................................................. 6

Audio / Video connections......................................... 7

How to connect the Headphones terminal ............. 7

How to connect the Monitor Output

terminals to other Equipment ...................... 8

How to connect the AV1 Input terminals ................ 8

How to connect the DVD Input terminals ............... 9

Power On / Off .......................................................... 9

Basic controls: top panel and remote control .......... 10

Using the On Screen Displays .................................11

Language .................................................................11

Tuning ..................................................................... 12

Tuning menu ........................................................ 12

Channel Selection ............................................... 13

Accessories

Auto tuning .......................................................... 14

Auto tuning (via top panel) ................................... 14

Manual tuning ...................................................... 15

Manual tuning (via top panel) .............................. 15

Channel Allocation .................................................. 16

Picture menu ........................................................... 17

Sound menu ............................................................ 18

Setup menu ............................................................. 19

Aspect Controls ....................................................... 20

Still .......................................................................... 20

Teletext operation .................................................... 21

VCR / DVD operation .............................................. 24

Stereo / Bilingual Sound Selection .......................... 24

Remote control setting ............................................ 25

Troubleshooting ...................................................... 26

Maintenance ........................................................... 26

Specifications .......................................................... 27

Check that you have the accessories and items shown

Operating Instruction
book

Remote Control
Transmitter
(N2QAJB000121)

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Batteries for
the Remote
Control Transmitter
(2 × R6 (AA) size)

AC Plug Adaptor
TX-20LA2X only

Warnings and Precautions

• This TV set is designed to operate on AC 110-240 V,
50 / 60 Hz.

• To prevent damage which
might result in electric
shock or fire, do not
expose this TV set to rain
or excessive moisture.
This TV must not be
exposed to dripping or
splashing water, and objects filled with liquid, such as
vases, must not be placed on top of or above the TV.

• DO NOT use this unit near
water. (Near a bath tub,
etc.)

•

Unplug the power cord in
the event of any malfunction
(screen goes blank, no
sound, odd sounds, smoke
or unusual odours coming
from the unit).
Unplug the power cord if
foreign matter or water falls into the unit, or if the unit
is dropped or the cabinet is damaged.

• TAKE CARE NOT to
damage the power cord.

• DO NOT touch the aerial
cable and this unit when
there is lightning.

• DO NOT use if the power
cord or power plug is
damaged, or if the plug
does not fit tightly into the
socket.

• DO NOT touch the power
plug if your hands are wet.

• Turn the power “Off”
before connecting other
electrical equipment.

• Ask your sales outlet to
install the aerial.

• WARNING : HIGH VOLTAGE!!!
Do not remove the rear
cover as live parts are
accessible when it is
removed. There are no
user serviceable parts
inside.

• TV Games / Home Computers
Extended use of TV games or home computers with
any television set can cause a permanent ‘shadow’
on the screen. This type of irreversible LCD panel
damage, can be limited by observing the following
points:

• Reduce the brightness and contrast levels to a

minimum viewing level.

• Do not allow a still picture to be displayed for an

extended period, as this can cause a permanent after­image to remain on the LCD TV screen.

• Examples of still pictures include logos, video games,

computer images, teletext and images displayed in
16:9 mode.

• This type of LCD panel damage, is not an operating

defect, and as such is not covered by the Panasonic
warranty.

• DO NOT use at a voltage
other than indicated.

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Warnings and Precautions

• The On / Off switch on this model does not fully
disconnect the TV from the mains supply.
Remove the mains plug
from the wall socket
before connecting or
disconnecting any leads,
or if the TV set is not used
for a prolonged period of
time.

Note:

If the set is not switched off when the TV station stops
transmitting, it will automatically go to Standby mode
after 30 minutes. This function will not operate when
the TV is in AV mode.

• Cabinet and LCD panel care

Remove the mains plug
from the wall socket. The
cabinet and LCD panel
can be cleaned with a soft
cloth moistened with mild
detergent and water.
Do not use solutions
containing benzol or petroleum.

• When ambient temperature is cool, the picture may
take a short time to reach normal brightness, but this
is not a malfunction. (After brief moment, the picture
will have normal brightness.)

• Adequate ventilation is
essential to prevent failure
of electrical components,
we recommend that a gap
of at least 10cm is left all
around this TV set even
when it is placed inside a
cabinet or between shelves.

• Avoid exposing the TV set
to direct sunlight and other
sources of heat. To
prevent fire, never place
any type of candle or
naked flame on top or
near the TV set.

• DO NOT insert foreign
objects (metal or easily
flammable objects).

• DO NOT stand, or place
heavy objects on the unit.
Particular care should be
taken by families with
small children.

• DO NOT place in an
unstable location.

• Place in a safe location.

• DO NOT jolt the unit.

Preparation

• 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.
To insure optimum picture do not position magnetic
equipment (motors, fans, other speakers, etc.) nearby.

• Optional External Equipment
The Audio / Video connection between components
can be made with shielded video and audio cables.
For best performance, we recommend 75 Ω coaxial
aerial cable is used. 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 will 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.

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Fitting remote control batteries

1 2 3

­+

­+

“R6 (AA)” size

Pull and hold the hook, then
open the battery cover.

Do not use rechargeable (Ni-Cad) batteries.
They are different in shape and performance and may fail to ensure correct operation.

Insert batteries - note correct
polarity ( + and

-

).

Replace the cover.

Battery cautions

The incorrect use of batteries can cause electrolyte leakage which will corrode the Remote Control or cause
the batteries to burst.

Observe the following precaution:

1. Batteries shall always be replaced as a pair. Always use new batteries when replacing the old set.

2. Do not combine a used battery with a new one.

3. Do not mix battery types (example:“Zinc Carbon” with “Alkaline”).

4. Do not attempt to charge, short-circuit, disassemble, heat or burn used batteries.

5. Battery replacement is necessary when remote control acts sporadically or stops operating the TV set.

How to use the LCD stand

Adjust the LCD panel to your desired angle.
The LCD panel can be adjusted the following direction:

5 ° Forward
15° Backward
30° Right
30° Left

(View from the top)

30 30

(View from the side)

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Antenna connection

For proper reception of VHF / UHF channels, an external antenna is required. For best reception, an outdoor
antenna is recommended.

VHF Aerial UHF Aerial

VCR

Mixer

75 Ω Coaxial cable

Notes:

• Additional equipment, cables and adapter plugs shown are not
supplied with this TV set.

• To obtain optimum quality picture and sound, an Aerial, the
correct cable (75 Ω coaxial) and the correct terminating plug are
required.

• If a communal Aerial system is used, you may require the correct
connection cable and plug between the wall Aerial socket and
your TV.

• Your local Television Service Centre or Dealer may be able to
assist you in obtaining the correct Aerial system for your particular
area and the accessories required.

• Any matters regarding Aerial installation, upgrading of existing
systems or accessories required, and the costs incurred, are
the responsibility of you, the Customer.

ANT INPUTANT OUTPUT

RF in terminal

OR

Coaxial Aerial plug

75 Ω Coaxial cable

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Audio / Video connections

It is possible to connect a variety of additional equipment to this TV. The following pages detail how to connect
external equipment to the front and rear of the TV.
Once your equipment is connected, use the following procedure to view the input:

Press the TV/AV button.

Whilst the on screen selector keys are displayed, press coloured buttons
to select the AV source you wish to view.

Red button : AV1
Green button : AV2

The on screen selector keys that appear clear after a few seconds. If you
want to select an input when the keys are not shown, press any coloured
button and the keys will reappear.

Notes:

• You can also select an AV source using the TV/AV button on the
top panel of the TV.
Press the TV/AV button repeatedly until you reach the AV source
you wish to view.

• When a Monaural VCR is used, connect the Monaural Audio cable
to the AUDIO L terminal.

• Additional equipment and cables shown are not supplied with this
TV set.

How to connect the Headphones terminal

TV/AV

GreenRed

AV1

AV1 AV2

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Headphones
(Optional)

M3 plug

Note:

The volume level of the headphones can be adjusted by selecting “Volume” from the Sound menu.

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Audio / Video connections

To bundle the cables with the clamper

1. Pull upward.

2. Put the cables and close.

-LR-

AUDIO

MONITOR

OUT

Note:

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

AV1

IN

MONO

How to connect the Monitor Output terminals to other Equipment

Example of output signal source

VCR

MONITOR

Amplifier to speaker system

VIDEO

IN

AUDIO

IN

LR

MONITOR

AV1

S-VIDEO

AUDIO

OUT

IN

MONITOR

OUT

-LR-

MONO

-LR-

AUDIOVIDEO

MONO

PR/C

B

R

COMPONENT

S-VIDEO

AUDIOVIDEO

COMPONENT

VIDEO

YPB/C

-LR-

MONO

AV2

IN

VIDEO

AV2

IN

YPB/C

BPR/CR

How to connect the AV1 Input terminals

Example of input signal source

VCR

S-VIDEO VCR

S-VIDEO

OUT

VIDEO

OUT

DVD PLAYER

CAMCORDER

8

AUDIO

OUT

LR

Connect the S-VIDEO
or VIDEO terminal.

S-VIDEO 4 pin terminal

Chrominance in

Chrominance earth

-LR-

MONITOR

OUT

AV1

IN

AV1 IN

AUDIO

S-VIDEO

MONO

MONO

Luminance in

Luminance earth

VIDEO

-LR-

AUDIOVIDEO

MONO

YPB/C

BPR/CR

COMPONENT

AV2

IN

Audio / Video connections

How to connect the DVD Input terminals

AUDIO

Example of input signal source

Y, PB, PR,

OUT

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

P

R

Y

P

B

DVD PLAYER

Digital TV-SET-TOP-BOX
(DTV-STB)

Note:

Component input terminals are used for 525i or 625i signal.

VIDEO

OUT

OUT

LR

Connect the VIDEO or
COMPONENT VIDEO terminal.

MONITOR

OUT

AV1

IN

AUDIO

-LR-

MONO

AV2 IN

S-VIDEO

PR/C

AUDIOVIDEO

PR/C

COMPONENT

MONO

R

VIDEO

-LR-

MONO

AV2

IN

YPB/C

B

R

YPB/C

B

Power On / Off

Remote control
signal sensor

Power Indicator

LED Indicator

Standby : Red
On : No Light

Connect the mains plug to the wall
socket.

Press the

switch on the TV set to turn

the set on.

To switch the TV set to Standby mode,
press the button on the remote control.
The TV set can be switched on by pressing

the

button again if it was in Standby

mode.

Notes:

• This TV will still consume some power
as long as the mains plug is still inserted
into the wall socket.

• The mains plug shown is an example.

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Basic controls: top panel and remote control

STR (Normalization store)

Used to store tuning and other function settings.

TV/AV button (see page 7)

On / Off switch

Standby On / Off

Switches TV On or Off (Standby mode).

Sound mute On / Off

Stereo / Bilingual Sound Selection

(see page 24)

R-TUNE button
Press to switch to previously viewed
channel or input mode.

Programme Number Selection

Press to select the next higher or lower
Programme number.

MENU button
Press to access the Picture, Sound,
Setup and Language menus.
(see page 11, 17-19)

Coloured buttons used for the
selection, navigation and operation
of various functions.

Teletext button
(see page 21-23)

Text F.P. button
(see page 22)

Text Index

(see page 23)

Recall

Press to display the current system status,
for example, Programme number, Channel
number, Stereo mode, Aspect mode,
Sound menu, Picture menu.

VCR / DVD buttons
(see page 24)

Increases or decreases the programme position by one. When a
function is already displayed, press to increase or decrease the
selected function. When in Standby mode, switches TV On.

F (Function select)
Displays the On Screen Display functions, use repeatedly to select from the
available functions - Volume, Backlight, Contrast, Brightness, Colour,

Sharpness, NTSC-Tint (Tint), Bass, Treble, Balance and Tuning mode.

Picture Still (see page 20)

Off timer (see page 19)

Aspect control button (see page 20)

Surround On / Off (see page 18)

N (Normalize) button

Resets all settings to their default levels.

Volume Adjustment

Press to increase or decrease the sound
volume level.

Press to store settings in Tuning menu.

Switch between viewing TV or AV input.
(see page 7)

Text Hold (see page 21)

Direct Programme Number
Ch select = Postion
You can select the numbers directly by
pressing Programme Number button and
the two digit Numbers by pressing “Two
Digit” and Programme Number buttons.
Not available for TX-20LA2A.

Programme Number 8 .....

Programme Number 12..... , 1 ,

Ch select = Direct
You can select the number directly by
pressing the corresponding Programme
Number button.

Channel Number 8.......

Channel Number 36..... 3 ,

Channel Number 124... 1 , 2 ,

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Using the On Screen Displays

Many features available on this TV can be accessed via the On Screen Display menu system. Use the remote
control as shown below to access and adjust features as desired.

The MENU button is used to open the main menus and
also to return to the previous menu.

The up and down cursor buttons are used to move the
cursor and select menus.

The left and right cursor buttons are used to access menus,
adjust levels or to select from a range of options.

The OK button is used with a number of features to store
settings after adjustments have been made or options have
been set.

The TV/AV button is used to exit the menu system and
return to the normal viewing screen.

An On Screen Help box is displayed whenever a menu is
displayed on the TV. This Help box indicates which buttons on
the remote control are used to navigate the menu shown, see
above for descriptions of button functions.

Note:

The Help box is not shown in the menu pictures in this
instruction book due to space limitations.

MENU

OK

TV/AV

ON SCREEN HELP
‘Instructions’ box

Sound menu

Menu
Volume
Bass
Treble
Balance
Surround

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Return

Music

Off

OK

5

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TV

Select
Change

Exit

Language (Not available for TX-20LA2A)

You can select the On Screen Display language.

Press the MENU button.

Move to choose Language.

Access Language.

Select the language.

• TX-20LA2M

English / Chinese / Arabic

• TX-20LA2X
English / Persian / French / Arabic

Press the TV/AV button at any time to go back to watching TV.

MENU

1 2 3
4 6OK5

Example: TX-20LA2M

Main menu

Picture menu
Sound menu
Setup menu
Language

Language

English

TV/AV

Access

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Tuning

Tuning menu

During TV mode

Press the MENU button.

Move to choose Setup menu.

Access Setup menu.

MENU

Example: TX-20LA2M

Main menu

Picture menu
Sound menu
Setup menu
Language

OK

Access

Move to choose Tuning menu.

Access Tuning menu.

Move to choose menu option.

Adjust chosen option or access chosen menu.

Press the TV/AV button at any time to go back to watching TV.
Pressing the OK button after having adjusted some features

will store the setting as the default (replacing the factory setting).

Ch select

(Channel selection)

Not available for TX-20LA2A.
Select the most easily viewed channel selection method. See page 13.

Position / Direct

Sys select

(System selection)

Select the system.

China HK/UK Asia/M.East NZ/INDONES Australia
Japan CATV America SPECL Ver E.Europe

Sys select REGION

China
HK/UK
Asia/M.East
NZ/INDONES
Australia
E.Europe
SPECL Ver
America
CATV
Japan

China
Hong Kong, United Kingdom
Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Asia countries, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Middle East countries, etc.
New Zealand, Indonesia, etc.
Australia
CIS, Poland, etc.
South Africa
USA, Chile, Mexico, Panama, Pelu, Philippines, Taiwan, Venezuela, etc.
USA CATV
Japan

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Setup menu

Teletext
Off timer
Ch colour set
Child lock
Blue back
VCR/GAME
Text select
Tuning menu

Tuning menu

Ch select
Sys select

OK

Auto tuning
Manual tuning
Sound system
Colour system
Fine tuning
Skip

FASTEXT
Off

Off
On
Off
English

Access

Position

Asia/M.East

5.5MHz
Auto

Off

Auto tuning

Manual tuning

Sound system

Colour system

Fine tuning

Skip

12

Allows you to automatically retune the TV. Useful if you move house and wish to retune your
TV to the local stations. See page 14.

Allows individual program positions to be tuned, manually. See page 15.

Allows you to change the sound system used for a programme channel.
Choose the required sound system:

4.5 MHz / 5.5 MHz / 6.0 MHz / 6.5 MHz

Lets you select the correct transmission standard for the transmission signal being received.
See page 19.
Auto / PAL / SECAM / NTSC 4.43 / NTSC 3.58

Use to make small adjustments to the tuning of an individual station (useful for example when
weather conditions are affecting reception quality of a program).
To cancel the Fine tuning, tune again by Manual tuning.

It is possible to skip Program Number on which no TV stations are tuned appearing on the
screen. The function is only effective when pressing the Program Number up or down button
either on the TV set or on the remote control. Under the normal viewing, select the Program
Number you would like to skip. Then, access Tuning menu and set Skip to On.

Tuning

Channel Selection (Not available for TX-20LA2A)

Select the most easily viewed channel selection method.

2ch
4ch
6ch

8ch
10ch
12ch

14ch
16ch
18ch
20ch

Example

Programme

Number

10

Example

Programme

Number

10

Position

Channel

Display

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9

2
4
6

8
10
12
14
16
18
20

Channel

Display

–

2

–

4

–

6

–

8

–

10

Received

Channel

2
4
6

8
10
12
14
16
18
20

Received

Channel

–

2

–

4

–

6

–

8

–

10

When the Ch select is on Position, and Auto tuning is
performed, the unit memorises the channels tuned in
order from Programme No.1.

Press the
Press the
Press the

During Position mode various reception channels can
be viewed.

Direct

When the Ch select is on Direct, and Auto tuning is
performed, the unit memorises the Programme
Number which is the same as the channel tuned.
This method allows you to select the desired channel
by pressing the Channel Display number directly on
the remote control to select the station. The Channel
Display numbers for the broadcast stations in each
region are listed on page 16.

button to view channel 2.

1

button to view channel 4.

2

button to view channel 6.

3

20

20

20

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Tuning

Auto tuning

Auto tuning automatically retunes your TV. This feature is useful if, e.g., you move house and wish to retune your
TV to receive the local stations.

Press the MENU button.

MENU

Move to choose Setup menu.

OK

Access Setup menu.

Move to choose Tuning menu.

Access Tuning menu.

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Move to choose Auto tuning.

Access Auto tuning.

TV

Notes:

• If you proceed with the next step all tuning data will be erased (all stations and their programme
positions stored in your TV’s memory will be wiped out so the new settings can be stored).

• If you exit the procedure after this point and before Auto tuning is complete, no station information will
be stored. Restart and complete the Auto tuning procedure so that the TV is retuned.

Press to start Auto tuning.

The TV will search for, locate, store and then sort
into order your local stations.

Example: TX-20LA2M

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CH36

Once this operation is completed the TV will display
the programme now stored on programme position 1.

Press the TV/AV button at any time to go back to watching
TV (please read the Notes in the above procedure).

TV/AV

AUTO SETUP IN PROGRESS
SEARCHING : PLEASE WAIT

Stored CH36

MENU : Return to tuning menu
TV/AV : To exit

Auto tuning (via top panel)

It is also possible to use the control panel buttons on the top of the TV to tune individual programme positions:

Press F until Tuning mode is reached.

Press

–/ or +/

to access Tuning mode.

Press F until Auto tuning is reached.

Press

–/ or +/

to start search.

Press TV/AV at any time to exit the Tuning menu.

Notes:

• If a clear picture with correct colours cannot be obtained when a Broadcast or AV signal is received, refer to the
Colour system selection on page 12.

• After the Auto tuning is finished, press the Programme Number up button to confirm the tuning condition for each
Programme Number. If some Programme Numbers are unused, it is possible to skip such Programme Numbers.
Please refer to the Skip function on page 12.

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Tuning

Manual tuning

It is possible to retune individual programme positions:

Press the MENU button.

Move to choose Setup menu.

MENU

OK

Access Setup menu.

Move to choose Tuning menu.

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4 6

5

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Access Tuning menu.

Move to choose Manual tuning.

Access Manual tuning.

Select the programme position to be tuned.

Press repeatedly until required station is found.
When the desired station is found, press the OK button to store.

The programme position will flash.

OK

TV/AV

Example: TX-20LA2M

10
CH10

Return

Manual tuning

TV

Programme down/up
Search down/upStore
Exit

Press the TV/AV button at any time to go back to watching TV.

Manual tuning (via top panel)

It is also possible to use the control panel buttons on the top of the TV to tune individual programme positions:

Press F until Tuning mode is reached.

Press –/

Press F until Manual tuning is reached.

or +/ to access Tuning mode.

Press –/ or +/ to access Manual tuning.
Press TV/AV to move between Change programme, Search

and Change sound system.

Press –/ or +/ to change programme position or start search.
When the desired station is found, press STR to store.

The programme position will flash.
Repeat above procedure to tune additional programme positions.

Press F at any time to exit the Tuning menu.

Example: TX-20LA2M

10

CH10

4. 5MHz

Manual tuning

-

, + : Search
TV / AV : Move cursor
STR : To store
F : To exit

STR F- / + / TV / AV

Notes:

• If a clear picture cannot be obtained even when a Broadcast or AV signal is received, refer to the Colour system
selection on page 12.

•

After the Manual tuning is finished, press the Programme Number up button to confirm the tuning condition for each
Programme Numbers. If some Programme Numbers are unused, it is possible to skip such Programme Numbers.
Please refer to the Skip function on page 12.

• When using a VCR without video and audio input / output terminals, it is convenient to connect the aerial cable as
indicated in the instruction manual of VCR and to set the designated channel to Programme No.“0”. In that case,
perform

Manual tuning

after setting the Colour system and Sound system in advance. Further, in multi-system

VCR, it is more convenient to set the designated channel to several Programme Numbers.

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Channel Allocation

Sys select

CH DISPLAY

0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7

11
12
13
14
15
16

19
20

21
22
23
24

28

57
58
59

62
63

69
70

73
74
75
76
77
78
79

80
81

89
90

91
92
93
94
95
96
97
98
99

100

107

117
118

120

125

China HK/UK

–

1
2

12
13

57

–
–
–
–
–
–
–

–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–

–

Z1

Z9

Z10
Z11
Z12
Z13
Z14
Z15
Z16
Z17
Z18
Z19

Z20

Z37

–
–
–
–
–

–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–

21

62
63

69

–
–
–

S'1
S'2
S'3

–
–
–

S1
S2

S10
S11

S12
S13
S14
S15
S16
S17
S18
S19
S20

S21

S41

–
–

Asia/M.East

–
–

2

11
12

–
–
–
–
–
–
–

21

62
63

69

–
–
–

S'1
S'2
S'3

–
–
–

S1
S2

S10
S11

S12
S13
S14
S15
S16
S17
S18
S19
S20

S21

S41

–
–

NZ/INDONES

RECEIVE CHANNEL

–

1
2

11

–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–

21

62
63

69

–
–
–

S'1
S'2
S'3

–
–
–

S1
S2

S10
S11

S12
S13
S14
S15
S16
S17
S18
S19
S20

S21

S41

–
–

Australia

–

0
1
2
3
4
5

S2

S10

6

9

9A
10

11
12

S11

S44

20
21

69

–
–
–
–
–
–
–

E.Europe

–

1
2

11
12

–
–
–
–
–
–
–

21

62
63

69

–
–
–

S'1

–
–
–
–
–

S1
S2

S10
S11

S12
S13
S14
S15
S16
S17
S18
S19
S20

S21

S41

–
–

SPECL Ver

–

1
2

11
12
13

–
–
–
–
–
–

21

62
63

69

–
–
–

S'1
S'2
S'3

–
–
–

S1
S2

S10

–
–
–

S14
S15
S16
S17
S18
S19
S20

S21

S41

–
–

America

–
–

2

13
14

62
63

69

–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–

–
–
–
–

–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–

–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–

CATV Japan

–

1
2

62
63

99 C49

100

125

–

1
2

12
13

62

C13

–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–

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Picture menu

Press the MENU button.

Move to choose Picture menu.

Access Picture menu.

Move to choose menu option.

Adjust chosen option or access chosen menu.

Press the TV/AV button at any time to go back to watching TV.

Menu

Menu mode will be memorized for each TV, AV1 and
AV2 mode.
Dynamic / Standard / Cinema
You can change the level of each Item (Backlight,
Contrast, Brightness, Colour, Sharpness, NTSC-Tint,
Colour temperature, AI and D.PNR) for each Menu
(Dynamic, Standard and Cinema) according to your
personal preference.

Backlight, Contrast, Brightness, Colour, Sharpness

Increase or decrease the levels of these options
according to your personal preference.

NTSC-Tint (Tint)

The picture hue can be adjusted to suit your taste.

Notes:

• When the TV is receiving NTSC signals, NTSC-Tint
is displayed and level adjustment is possible.

• When the TV is receiving YUV (60Hz) signals, Tint is
displayed and level adjustment is possible.

MENU

1 2 3
4 6
7 8 9

TV/AV

Example: TX-20LA2M

Main menu

Picture menu
Sound menu
Setup menu
Language

Picture menu

Menu
Backlight
Contrast
Brightness
Colour
Sharpness
NTSC-Tint

Picture menu

Colour temperature
AI
D.PNR

Access

Dynamic

-

-

-

-

-

Standard
On
Auto

OK

5

0

TV

+
+
+
+
+

Colour
temperature

AI

Allows you to set the overall colour tone of the picture. Choose from Cool, Standard and
Warm.

Automatically analyses the incoming picture and processes it to give improved contrast and
optimum depth of field.

D.PNR

Automatically reduces unwanted picture noise.

Note:

By pressing the N button on the remote control while the Picture menu is displayed, the selected menu will be
changed to the Normal mode.
Normalization will not occur if the menu is not displayed when the N button is pressed.
The Normal mode is the factory preset condition. Returning to this original condition is called “Normalization”.

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Sound menu

Press the MENU button.

Move to choose Sound menu.

Access Sound menu.

Move to choose menu option.

Adjust chosen option or access chosen menu.

Press the TV/AV button at any time to go back to watching TV.

Menu

Menu mode will be memorized for each TV, AV1 and
AV2 mode.
Music / News / Cinema
You can change the level of each Item (Bass and
Treble) for each Menu (Music, News and Cinema).

Volume

Increase or decrease output volume.

MENU

1 2 3
4 6
7 8 9

TV/AV

Example: TX-20LA2M

Main menu

Picture menu
Sound menu
Setup menu
Language

Access

OK

5

0

TV

Bass

Increase or decrease level to enhance or minimise
lower, deeper sound output.

Treble

Balance

Increase or decrease level to enhance or minimise
sharper, higher sound output.

The levels of sound between the left and right speakers

Sound menu

Menu
Volume
Bass
Treble
Balance
Surround

Music

-

-

-

Off

+
+
+

can be adjusted to suit your listening position.

Surround

To enjoy a concert hall effect, turn Surround to On.
Switching is also possible by pressing the SURROUND
button.
The benefits of Surround sound are enormous.
You can be completely enveloped in sound; just as if
you were at a concert hall or cinema.
The Surround effect can be obtained without the use
of external Surround speakers.

Note:

By pressing the N button on the remote control while the Sound menu is displayed, the selected menu will be
changed to the Normal mode.
Normalization will not occur if the menu is not displayed when the N button is pressed.
The Normal mode is the factory preset condition. Returning to this original condition is called “Normalization”.

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Setup menu

Press the MENU button.

Move to choose Setup menu.

Access Setup menu.

Move to choose menu option.

Adjust chosen option or access chosen menu.

Press the TV/AV button at any time to go back to watching TV.

Teletext

Allows you to choose 2 modes. See page 21.

• TX-20LA2A TOP / List

• other FASTEXT / List

Off timer

Switches the TV off within a preset time which you
can choose from between 0 to 90 minutes in 15 minute
intervals. Switching is also possible by pressing the

Off timer button.

Ch colour set

Colour density varying between broadcast channels
can be adjusted to three levels for each reception
channel.

Child lock

When On, picture and sound of the TV/AV mode being
viewed will disappear and a Black screen will appear.
Child lock can be set for each programme number and
each AV mode.

MENU

1 2 3
4 6

TV/AV

7 8 9

Example: TX-20LA2M

Main menu

Picture menu
Sound menu
Setup menu
Language

Setup menu

Teletext
Off timer
Ch colour set
Child lock
Blue back
VCR/GAME
Text select
Tuning menu

Access

FASTEXT
Off

Off
On
Off
English
Access

OK

5

0

Blue back

VCR/GAME

Colour system

Text select

Tuning menu

You can choose Blue Back display On or Off when
there is no signal.

Reproduction of irregular signals, such as certain TV
games and rental video tapes, may be improved.

Displayed during AV mode. If a clear picture with

AV mode

Setup menu

Teletext
Off timer
Ch colour set
Child lock
Blue back
VCR/GAME
Colour system
Text select

FASTEXT
Off

Off
On
Off
Auto
English

current colours cannot be obtained when a Broadcast
or AV signal is received, this function is used.
Auto / PAL / SECAM / NTSC 4.43 / NTSC 3.58

PAL, SECAM and NTSC 3.58 are different colour signal broadcast transmission systems
applicable to differing countries. NTSC 4.43 is a trick playback mode used in special VCR’s to
playback NTSC recorded video tapes through PAL television equipment.

Not available for TX-20LA2A. Select character set, so that all characters needed are available
for text on teletext pages.
English / CIS / E.Europe / Persian

Provides access to many other features including Sys select and Auto tuning. See page 12.
Not displayed during AV mode.

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Aspect Controls

The TV will allow you to enjoy viewing the picture at its optimum size and aspect.

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

4:3

16:9

Mode Picture Explanation

4 : 3

4:3 will display a 4:3 picture at its standard 4:3 size
and can be selected if you wish to view in this format.

4 : 3

16:9 will display a 16:9 picture at its standard 16:9

16 : 9

16 : 9

size and can be selected if you wish to view in this
format.

ASPECT

OK

1 2 3
4 6

5

7 8 9

0

Still

Press the STILL button to freeze the picture.
Press again to return to watching the current programme.

Note:

Changes on NTSC-Tint (Tint) or D.PNR in the Picture menu during still
mode will be reflected on the screen after exiting the mode.

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STILL

OK

1 2 3
4 6

5

7 8 9

0

TV

Teletext operation

• Teletext features may vary depending on the Broadcasting Companies and is only available if the channel selected
is transmitting Teletext.

• Pressing the MENU button whilst in Teletext operation will display the backlight function with a white bar and the
contrast function with a cyan bar, press to alter the setting as required.

• Pressing the MENU button whilst in Teletext operation will display special function options at the bottom of the
screen.

• Pressing the MENU button whilst in Teletext operation will display the volume function with a green bar, press

to alter the setting as required.

What is List mode ?

In List mode, four differently coloured page numbers are situated at the bottom of the screen. Each of these
numbers can be altered and stored in the TV’s memory.

What is FASTEXT or TOP mode?

In FASTEXT or TOP mode, four differently coloured subjects are situated at the bottom of the display. To access
more information about one of these subjects, press the appropriately coloured button. This facility enables fast
access to information on the subjects shown.

Note:

If Teletext is in use, the aspect ratio is set to 16:9.

MENU

MENU

1 2 3
4 5 6
7 8 9

0

TV/TEXT

1 2 3
4 5 6
7 8 9

0

Green

Red

OK

TV / Teletext mode
Press the TV/TEXT button to switch between the current programme and teletext.

Page Selection

Pages can be selected in two ways :
a. Press the Up / Down buttons to increase or decrease the page number by one.
b. By entering the page number, using 0 - 9 on the remote control.

Full / Top / Bottom

Press the MENU button to display special functions, followed by the Green button.
Press the Green button again to expand the BOTTOM half.
Press again to return to normal (FULL) size.

Reveal

Press the MENU button to display special functions, followed by the Red button to
reveal hidden words e.g., quiz page answers. Press again to hide.

Red / Green / Yellow / Blue buttons

In FASTEXT or TOP mode they correspond to the differently coloured subjects.
In List mode they correspond to the differently coloured page numbers.

List Store

In List mode the four page numbers can be altered (programme positions 1 - 25 only).
To do this, press one of the four coloured buttons and enter the new page number.
Press and hold the OK button, the page numbers will change to white indicating that
the page is stored.

HOLD

HOLD

To hold the Teletext page when viewing multi-page information.
Press again to return to automatic page update.

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Teletext operation

It is not possible to change the programme position when in News flash, Update or Sub Coded Page Access
operation.

Favourite Page (F.P.)

Blue

1 2 3
4 5 6
7 8 9

0

MENU

Yellow

Stores a favourite page in memory for instant recall. To store such a page, the TV must

OK

be in List mode, and the programme position must be from 1 - 25.
Press the Blue button, select the page number, then press and hold the OK button. The

F. P.

page number is now stored.
Press F. P. to recall this page.

Update Display

Press the MENU button to display special functions, followed by the Yellow button to
view the TV picture whilst searching for a Teletext page. When found, the screen will
display the page number at the top left. Press the Yellow button to view the page.
Press the TV/TEXT button again to return to normal TV operation.

News Flash

When a news flash page has been selected, press the MENU, Yellow buttons, to view
the TV picture. When an update is received, the page number will be displayed on
screen.
Press the Yellow button to display the News Flash.
Press the TV/TEXT button to return to normal TV operation.

Update

Press the MENU, Yellow buttons to see the update of information on certain pages.
When an update is received, the page number will be displayed at the top left of the
screen.
Press the Yellow button to view the page.
Press the TV/TEXT button to return to normal TV operation.

1 2 3
4 5 6
7 8 9

MENU

Accessing sub pages

When Teletext information exceeds one page, it may take some time for the automatic
changing of the sub pages to reach the sub page you require. As each sub page is
found its number is displayed at the top of the page so that you may select it; as more
sub pages are picked up, the display at the top of the page changes, so that you are
always offered the most recently transmitted selection of sub pages.

In Teletext operation, use the following procedure to access sub pages:

0

If the sub page you want to look at is not yet available, press the MENU button (to
display special functions) followed by the Yellow button to view the TV picture whilst
waiting for more sub pages to be found. The sub pages found will be displayed across
the top of the screen.

When the sub page you are waiting for is available press the Yellow button to return to
viewing the Teletext pages, then use the left and right cursor buttons to select the sub

Yellow

page of your choice.

Notes:

• If you do not want to display the on screen selector keys on the TV picture whilst
waiting for a sub page to be found, press the MENU button to clear the keys from the
screen. Press again to redisplay the keys.

• If you have cleared the special function keys from the screen and then used the left
and right cursor buttons to select a sub page, whilst still viewing the TV picture, you
must press the MENU button then the Yellow button to display the Teletext page
again.

• If the top of the page indicates that sub pages are being transmitted but the page
displayed never changes, then the ‘sub page number’ is there to show the page contents
have been updated, there are no sub pages.

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Teletext operation

Alternatively, if you know which sub page you require, press the MENU button (to display
special functions) followed by the Blue button; T**** will be displayed where the page

MENU

Blue

INDEX

number is normally found.
Enter desired sub page number before the T**** disappears.
e.g., to select page 6 enter 0, 0, 0 and 6.
Press the Yellow button to view the TV picture whilst waiting for more sub pages to be
found. The sub pages found will be displayed across the top of the screen.
When the page is available, press the Yellow button to view the page. Regardless of
how many pages are found, pressing the Yellow button will take you to the sub page
which you requested.

Press the TV/TEXT button to return to normal TV operation.

INDEX
When in FASTEXT or TOP operation

Press the INDEX button to return to the main index page.
Depending on the way information is transmitted, this may have to be pressed more
than once to return to the main index page.

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VCR / DVD operation

The Remote Control is capable of operating some functions of selected VCR and DVD (Digital Versatile Disc)
equipment. Some VCR and DVD equipment have different functions, so to ensure compatibility please refer to the
equipment’s instruction book or consult your dealer for details.

Button

1 2 3
4 5 6

VCR DVD

7 8 9

0

REC

VCR DVD

TV

REC

Stereo / Bilingual Sound Selection

Function

Standby

VCR / DVD selection switch

Play

Stop

VCR : Fast Forward / Cue
DVD : Slow / Search

VCR : Rewind / Review
DVD : Slow / Search

Pause / Still

VCR : Programme Number up / down
DVD : Skip

Record

When you receive the stereo / bilingual sound system, sound output modes can be selected by pressing
the Stereo / Bilingual Sound Selection button.

Audio Signal

Mode Indicator

NICAM .......Used in New Zealand, Singapore, Hong Kong etc.

Type of broadcast

Mode Indicator

A2(German) .......Used in Australia, Malaysia etc.

Type of broadcast

Mode Indicator

STEREO MAIN I SUB II MONO

II

NICAM STEREO

STEREO

Regular broadcast

(Standard Audio)

No Indicator

Regular broadcast

(Standard Audio)

No Indicator

I

Regular + NICAM MONO I

BILINGUAL or DUAL MONO:

(MAIN I )

I

MAIN I / SUB II

I

II

NICAM DUAL MONO

(MAIN I / SUB II )

I

II

Notes:

• If the stereo signal is poor or the receiving conditions are not optimum or if STEREO:MONO automatic switching
occurs, it is recommended you switch from STEREO to MONO.

• Even when the contents of the receiving signal undergo changes, selection mode is kept intact.

• When the receiving conditions deteriorate, listening will be easier if the mode is set to the MONO position, using

the stereo / bilingual sound selection button.

• DUAL, also known as DUAL MONO or as BILINGUAL is not currently transmitted in some countries.

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Remote control setting

Remote Control Operation is possible for the Panasonic VCR’s and DVD’s equipment.
After completion of setting, execute the various operations after pressing the VCR / DVD selection switch.

Switch to select VCR or DVD.

While pressing the VCR / DVD Power button, press the manufacturer
code (enter the two digit code), and press the VCR / DVD Stop button.

VCR

Manufacturer Code

Panasonic/ National 10,11,12,13

DVD

VCR DVD

1 2 3
4 5 6
7 8 9

0

OK

1 2 3
4 6

5

7 8 9

0

Manufacturer Code

Panasonic 70, 71

TV

Notes:

• After setting, execute operation confirmation. If there is no operation, set a different code.

• The respective VCR / DVD code is cancelled when battery has been exchanged. Please set it again.

• Depending on the model, operation of VCR’s or DVD’s of the manufacturers listed above may not be possible.

• In some cases, new products may not be operative.

• It will not operate with other than the above manufacturers.

25

Troubleshooting

If there is a problem with your LCD 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

Checks

Snowy Picture

Multiple Image

Interference

Normal Picture

No Picture

No Colour

Poor or Distorted
Picture

Normal Picture

Noisy Sound

Normal Sound

Noisy Sound

No Sound

No Sound

Normal Sound

Weak or
No Sound

Weak or
distorted sound

Aerial location, direction or connection

Aerial location, direction or connection

Electrical appliances
Cars / Motorcycles
Fluorescent lights

Volume level
Sound mute switched on.

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

Colour Controls set at minimum levels.
Colour system

Retune Channel (s).

Sound reception may have deteriorated.
Sound system

This is a characteristic of liquid crystal panels and is not a

problem. The liquid crystal panel is built with very high precision
There may be red spots,
blue spots and green
spots on the screen

Normal Sound

technology giving you fine picture details. Occasionally, a few

non-active pixels may appear on the screen as a fixed point of

blue, green, or red.

Please note this does not affect the performance of your LCD.

Maintenance

To clean this unit, wipe with a soft, dry cloth.

If the surfaces are extremely dirty, use a soft cloth dipped in 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 chemically treated cloth, read the instructions that came with the

cloth carefully.

• Do not wipe the LCD with water.

Wipe the cabinet with a soft cloth.

If the cabinet is heavily soiled, wipe with a well-wrung soft cloth dipped in kitchen cleanser (neutral) diluted with water.

CAUTION:

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

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Neutral
detergent

Specifications

Power Source
Power Consumption

AC 110 - 240 V, 50 / 60 Hz
Average use : 68 W
Standby condition : 0.5 W

LCD
Screen Size

19.6-inch (50 cm)
4:3 aspect ratio LCD panel (640 × 480 pixels)
401 mm (W) × 299 mm (H)

Sound

Speaker
Audio Output

Headphones
Receiving Systems /
Band name

Receiving Channels

Aerial - Rear
Operating Conditions

9 cm × 5 cm, 2 pcs, 16 Ω
6 W (3 W + 3 W ), 10 % THD
M3 (3.5 mm) Jack × 1

17 Systems Function

1

PAL B, G, H

2

PAL I

3

PAL D, K

4

SECAM B, G

5

SECAM D, K

6

SECAM K1

7

NTSC M (NTSC 3.58 / 4.5 MHz)

8

NTSC 4.43 / 5.5 MHz

9

NTSC 4.43 / 6.0 MHz

10

NTSC 4.43 / 6.5 MHz

11

NTSC 3.58 / 5.5 MHz

12

NTSC 3.58 / 6.0 MHz

13

NTSC 3.58 / 6.5 MHz

14

SECAM I

15

PAL 60 Hz / 5.5 MHz

16

PAL 60 Hz / 6.0 MHz

17

PAL 60 Hz / 6.5 MHz

Reception of broadcast
transmissions and Playback
from Video Cassette Tape
Recorders

Playback from Special VCR’s

Playback from Special Disc
Players and Special VCR’s

Regular TV

VHF BAND

2-12 (PAL / SECAM B, K1)
0-12 (PAL B AUST.)
1-9 (PAL B N.Z.)
1-12 (PAL / SECAM D)
1-12 (NTSC M Japan)

UHF BAND

21-69 (PAL G, H, I / SECAM G, K, K1)
28-69 (PAL B AUST.)
13-57 (PAL D, K)
13-62 (NTSC M Japan)

14-69 (NTSC M USA)
2-13 (NTSC M USA)
UHF / VHF
Temperature : 5 °C - 40 °C
Humidity : 5 % - 90 % RH (non-condensing)

CATV

S1-S20 (OSCAR)
1-125 (USA CATV)
C13-C49 (JAPAN)
S21-S41 (HYPER)
Z1-Z37 (CHINA)
5A,9A (AUST.)

Connection Terminals

AV1

VIDEO (RCA Pin Type) 1.0 Vp-p (75 Ω)
S-VIDEO (MINI DIN 4-pin) Y:1.0 Vp-p (75 Ω) C:0.286 Vp-p (75 Ω)
AUDIO L-R (RCA Pin Type × 2) 0.5 Vrms

AV2

VIDEO (RCA Pin Type) 1.0 Vp-p (75 Ω)
AUDIO L-R (RCA Pin Type × 2) 0.5 Vrms
Y 1.0 Vp-p (including synchronization)
P

MONITOR OUT

B / PR ±0.35 Vp-p

VIDEO (RCA Pin Type) 1.0 Vp-p (75 Ω)
AUDIO L-R (RCA Pin Type × 2) 0.5 Vrms

Dimensions ( W × H × D )

Including TV Stand
TV Set Only

Weight

498 mm × 506 mm × 260 mm
498 mm × 450 mm × 90 mm

8.3 kg Net

Note:

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

How to hang the LCD TV on the wall

This LCD TV is for use only with the following optional accessory.

Wall-hanging bracket ........................................................ TY-WK22LR1W

•

Always be sure to ask a qualified technician to carry out set-up.

WARNING

• DO NOT use other optional accessories.

Use with any other type of optional accessories may cause instability which could result in the possibility of injury.

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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

Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.

Web Site : http://www.panasonic.co.jp/global/

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

Printed in Japan

MBS0604S1064