Panasonic TC 20LA5 manual

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    Operating Instructions LCD T elevision TQBC2002 Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read these instructions completely . Please keep this manual for future reference. LCD TV shown above is model TC-20LA5. TC-20LA5 TC-20L E 5 Model No. English Español [Resumen] For assistance, please call : 1-800-21 1-P ANA (7262) or visi[...]

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    2 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. Important Safety Instructions ■ N[...]

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    3 18) If an outside antenna is connected to the television equipment, be sure the antenna system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built up static charges. In the U.S. Section 810-21 of the National Electrical Code provides information with respect to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, groun[...]

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    4 Dear Panasonic Customer W elcome to the Panasonic family of customers. We hope that you will have many years of enjoyment fr om your new LCD TV . To obtain maximum benefit fr om your set, please r ead these instructions before making any adjustments, and r etain them for futur e r efer ence. Retain your pur chase r eceipt, and r ecor d the model [...]

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    5 T able of Contents Check the accessories before installation. • Operating Instructions • Remote Control T ransmitter (EUR7726020R) SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES • Batteries for the Remote Control T ransmitter (2 × AA size) • W arranty Card • Product Registration Card and Customer Care Plan Card (For U.S.A.)[...]

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    6 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[...]

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    8 AUDIO VIDEO S-VIDEO R RL L Y P B P R 1 2 AUDIO COMPORNENT VIDEO INPUT INPUT VIDEO VHF UHF AUDIO VIDEO S-VIDEO R RL L Y P B P R 1 2 AUDIO COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT INPUT VIDEO Pr Pb Y L R L R Audio OUT S-Video OUT Video OUT AUDIO VIDEO S-VIDEO R RL L Y P B P R 1 2 AUDIO COMPORNENT VIDEO INPUT INPUT VIDEO VHF UHF COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Audio OUT Note: To [...]

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    9 Connections M3 plug (Not supplied) Connecting Headphones / Earphones Power ON / OFF Connecting the Plug to the W all Outlet Note: The TV consumes some power as long as the power cord is inserted into the wall outlet. Press to turn the TV’ s main power on/off. • Power indicator Main power ON : Green Main power OFF : No light The screen below i[...]

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    10 Menu Operations Press to display MENU screen. ON SCREEN HELP ‘Instruction’ box An On Screen Help box is displayed when a menu is displayed on the TV . This Help box indicates which keys on the remote control are used to navigate the menu shown. 1 2 MENU ADJUST SET UP LANGUAGE PROGRAM CH LOCK CLOSED CAPTION INPUT LABEL OTHER ADJUST MENU ADJUS[...]

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    11 Menu Operations (See page 18) Select the menu language. (See page 20) • To return to the previous screen : • To exit the MENU screen: This returns to the normal viewing. Press to select the MENU screen (ADJUST or SET UP). Press to select the sub-menu feature. Press to display the sub-menu screen. (See page 14 - 17) (See page 19) (See page 21[...]

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    12 POWER TV/VIDEO VOL CH Basic Controls POWER button Press to turn the TV on or of f. (see page 9) Note: This does not work when the main power is off (No light). Numbered buttons TV/VIDEO button Press to change the input mode. R-TUNE button Press to switch to previously viewed channel or video mode. Not effective under the following conditions: 1.[...]

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    13 T uning Channels Automatically scans and stores all the TV channels. Notes: • When any button is pressed during AUTO PROGRAM, the TV will return to the normal viewing. (Channels searched up to that point are added.) • After AUTO PROGRAM finishes, the lowest channel number added will be displayed. • When there is no receivable channel, chan[...]

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    14 V -Chip technology allows parents to use the TV rating codes to block programs that they feel are inappropriate for their children to watch. Input 4-digit code. •T o clear the numbers while entering the code, press Up or Down . •Y ou will need the code to enter the LOCK menu. • After entering your password for the first time, ENTER CODE FI[...]

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    15 Press to select VIEW NR PROGRAMS?. Press to select NO or YES. NO : Cannot view programs with NR signals. YES : Can view programs with NR signal. U.S. TV PROGRAMS 6 8 Press to select SETTING. Press to select BASIC or DET AILED. BASIC : Y ou can select the ratings. DET AILED : Y ou can select the ratings and options. 7 Press to select the rating. [...]

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    16 LOCK 6 Press to select VIEW E PROGRAMS?. ∗ Press to select NO or YES. NO : Cannot view programs with E signals. YES : Can view programs with E signals. ∗ E means Exempt. 7 Press to select the rating. Press to lock or unlock the rating. Lock : Red Unlock : Green CANADIAN FRENCH VIEW E PROGRAMS? NO YES G 8 ANS + 13ANS + 16ANS + 18ANS + CANADIA[...]

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    17 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 o[...]

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    18 This unit has a built in decoder that provides a visual depiction of the audio portion of a television program in the form of written words across the screen (white or colored letters on a black background). It allows you to read the dialogue of a television program or other information. Press to select CLOSED CAPTION. Press to display the CLOSE[...]

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    19 Y ou can change the video input labels displayed on the screen to match the connected device (VCR, DVD player , etc.). Press to select INPUT LABEL. Press to display the INPUT LABEL screen. 1 2 Press to select the video input (VIDEO1, VIDEO2 or COMPONENT). Press to select the INPUT LABEL. (VIDEO1/VIDEO2/COMPONENT , VCR, LD, GAME, DVD, DTV , SKIP [...]

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    20 PICTURE ADJUST 1 2 Press to select PICTURE ADJUST . Press to display the PICTURE ADJUST screen. Press to select the sub-menu. Adjust the setting while watching the picture behind the menu. Press to activate the setting if necessary . PIC MODE The picture mode is stored for TV , VIDEO1, VIDEO2 and COMPONENT individually . BACK LIGHT , PICTURE, BR[...]

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    21 AUDIO ADJUST 1 2 Press to select AUDIO ADJUST . Press to display the AUDIO ADJUST screen. Press to select the sub-menu. Select the setting listening to the sound. Press to activate the setting if necessary . MODE Notes: • Red display : With signal White display : No signal White display (All modes) : MONO • T o change the mode using SAP butt[...]

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    22 ASPECT Controls This feature allows you to enjoy viewing the picture at its maximum size, including wide screen cinema format picture. Each time you press the button: Notes: • The aspect setting is stored separately for VIDEO1, VIDEO2 and COMPONENT . • In TV mode, the aspect is fixed at 4:3. (For Video input only) Explanation 4:3 mode will d[...]

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    23 Modo de colgar el televisor LCD en la pared Este televisor LCD solamente puede ser utilizado con el accesorio opcional siguiente. Si se utiliza con cualquier otro tipo de accesorio opcional podrá producir inestabilidad con la consiguiente posibilidad de ocasionar heridas. • Soporte para colgar en pared ........................................[...]

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

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    25 POWER TV/VIDEO VOL CH AUDIO VIDEO S-VIDEO R RL L Y P B P R 1 2 AUDIO COMPORNENT VIDEO INPUT INPUT VIDEO VHF UHF Púlselo para conectar/desconectar la alimentación principal del televisor . • Indicador de la alimentación Alimentación principal conectada: V erde Alimentación principal desconectada: Apagado La pantalla de abajo se visualiza d[...]

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    26 Operaciones con menús Púlselo para visualizar la pantalla MENU. Cuadro de instrucciones de ayuda en pantalla Cuando se visualiza un menú en el televisor aparece un cuadro de ayuda en la pantalla. Este cuadro de ayuda indica qué teclas del mando a distancia se utilizan para navegar por el menú mostrado. 1 2 MENU Ajuste Imagen Sonido Configu.[...]

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    27 Operaciones con menús Seleccione el idioma del menú. • Para volver a la pantalla anterior : • Para salir de la pantalla MENU : Con esto se retorna a la visión normal. Púlselo para seleccionar la pantalla MENU (Ajuste o Configu.). Púlselo para seleccionar la función de menú secundario. Púlselo para visualizar la pantalla de menú secu[...]

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    29 Sintonización de canales Pulse para seleccionar Prog. Canales. Pulse para visualizar la pantalla Prog. Canales. 2 3 Pulse para seleccionar MODO. Pulse para seleccionar TV o CABLE. Pulse el botón TV/VIDEO para visualizar el canal de TV . 1 Prog. Canales MODO PROGRAMA AUTO PROGRAMA MANUAL TV CABLE Idioma Prog. Canales Bloqueo Subtítulos Ponga T[...]

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    30 T roubleshooting If there is a problem with your TV please refer to the table below to determine the symptoms, then carry out the suggested check. If this does not solve the problem, please contact your local Panasonic dealer , quoting the model number and serial number (both found on the rear of the TV). Symptoms Checks Antenna location, direct[...]

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    31 CUST OMER SERVICES DIRECT OR Y (for U.S.A.) Obtain Product Information and Operating Assistance; locate your nearest Dealer or Servicenter; purchase Parts and Accessories; or make Customer Service and Literature requests by visiting our Web Site at: http://www .panasonic.com/consumersupport or , contact us via the web at: http://www .panasonic.c[...]

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    TC-20LA5 TC-20LE5 AC 120 V , 60 Hz A verage use : 56 W (Maximum Current 1.3 A) Stand-by condition : 0.1 1 W Power off : 0.10 W 640 × 480 pixels 4:3 aspect ratio LCD panel 15.9 ″ × 1 1.9 ″ × 19.9 ″ (406. 0 mm × 304.5 mm × 507.6 mm) VHF-12 : UHF-56 : Cable-125 5 cm × 9 cm, 2 pcs, 16 Ω 6 W [3 W + 3 W] (10%THD) M3 (3.5 mm) Jack × 1 3D Y/[...]