Panasonic TC20LB30 - 20" LCD COLOR TV, Operating Instructions Manual

Page 1: ...el No TC 20LB30 For assistance please call 1 800 211 PANA 7262 or send e mail to consumerproducts panasonic com 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 Espan ol Resumen Operating Instructions LCD TV ...

Page 2: ...lug A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet 10 Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs convenience r...

Page 3: ... OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN OR MOISTURE DO NOT PLACE LIQUID CONTAINERS FLOWER VASES CUPS COSMETICS ETC ABOVE THE SET INCLUDING ON SHELVES ABOVE ETC 23 CAUTION TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT USE THIS PLUG WITH A RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE 24 CAUTION USE WITH OTHER STAND MAY RESULT IN INSTABILITY ...

Page 4: ... and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more 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 Pursuant to 47CFR Part 15 21 of the FCC rules any changes or modificati...

Page 5: ... Specifications 35 Maintenance 35 Manual de instrucciones Resumen Ajuste el soporte con el ángulo deseado 26 Instalación de las pilas del mando a distancia 26 Conexión 27 Conexión de antena 27 Conexión del receptor de TV por cable 27 Conexión de auriculares 28 Conexión desconexión de la alimentación 28 Controles básicos 29 Operaciones con menús 30 Sintonización de canales 31 Photo Viewer 33 Mode d...

Page 6: ...er or electronic supply store Before you purchase any cables be sure you know what type of output and input connectors your various components require Also determine the length of cable you ll need For optimum quality picture When the LCD is exposed to light from outdoors or lighting fixtures high contrast pictures may not be displayed clearly Turn off florescent lamps near the LCD and place in a ...

Page 7: ...Incoming 75 Ohm Cable from Cable Company Back of the TV For reception of cable channels 01 125 connect the cable supplied by your local cable company The antenna mode must be set to CABLE see page 12 MODE Certain cable systems offset some channels to reduce interference or view Premium scrambled channels A cable converter box is required for proper reception Check with your local cable company for...

Page 8: ...nput terminals When connecting video cables priority is given to the S Video cable when both the S VIDEO input terminal and the VIDEO input terminal are connected With a monaural VCR connect the monaural audio cable to the AUDIO L terminal Please make inquiries to video game manufacturers concerning component cables to connect with video game console AUDIO cable DVD STB COMPONENT VIDEO cable AUDIO...

Page 9: ...ayed for a few moments when the TV is turned on Remote control sensor Main POWER switch Power cord AC120V 60Hz On the main unit POWER R STANDBY G POWER ON TV VIDEO VOLUME CHANNEL POWER e g Power Indicator AUDIO VIDEO S VIDEO R R L L Y PB PR 1 2 AUDIO COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT INPUT VIDEO ANT Not supplied Connecting Headphones Earphones M3 plug Press to turn the TV on off Power indicator Power ON Green...

Page 10: ...een RECALL button Press to display channel number sleep timer and other options SAP button Press to select the audio mode see also page 21 AUDIO ADJUST Note For input signals change the audio mode on the connected equipment Increases volume Moves cursor to the right during menu mode Channel down Moves cursor downward during menu mode Channel up Moves cursor upward during menu mode Reduces volume M...

Page 11: ...menu before operating the TV MENU ADJUST SET UP LANGUAGE PROGRAM CH LOCK CLOSED CAPTION INPUT LABEL OTHER ADJUST MENU ADJUST PICTURE AUDIO SET UP PICTURE ADJUST AUDIO ADJUST MANUAL PROGRAM ENTER CHANNEL 121 RETURN DELETE CH SELECT ADD LANGUAGE ENGLISH LANGUAGE OR LANGUAGE PROGRAM CH LOCK CLOSED CAPTION and AUDIO ADJUST are not activated in Photo Viewer mode An On Screen Help box is displayed when ...

Page 12: ...o select TV or CABLE 5 Press to select AUTO PROGRAM Press to display the AUTO PROGRAM screen 6 Press to select YES Press to start AUTO PROGRAM Channels will automatically advance until all channels have been scanned Channel numbers with video signal received will be stored in the Channel Memory MENU ADJUST SET UP LANGUAGE PROGRAM CH LOCK CLOSED CAPTION INPUT LABEL OTHER ADJUST AUTO PROGRAM Activat...

Page 13: ...ss to select the channel You can also use the numbered buttons 6 7 Press to add the channel to the Channel Memory the channel number turns blue Press to delete the channel from the Channel Memory the channel number turns yellow Repeat steps 6 and 7 for other channels Manual channel programming Add or delete a channel manually Menu Operations MANUAL PROGRAM ENTER CHANNEL 121 ...

Page 14: ...Use a code that is easy to remember and record it in a safe place Press to select LOCK Press to display the LOCK screen 4 Press to select BLOCK PROGRAMS Press to select U S MOVIES U S TV PROGRAMS CANADIAN ENGLISH or CANADIAN FRENCH 5 Press to select STATUS Press to select ON or OFF OFF Can view all programs ON Cannot view programs locked in CHANGE SETTING Press to select CHANGE SETTING Press to en...

Page 15: ...ock various types of TV programs NR TV Y TV Y7 TV G TV PG TV 14 TV MA FV V S L D Not Rated See Customer Caution on page 17 All children The themes and elements in this program are specifically designed for a very young audience including children from ages 2 6 Directed to older children Themes and elements in this program may include mild physical or comedic violence or may frighten children under...

Page 16: ... YES NO Cannot view programs with NR signals YES Can view programs with NR signals 8 Press to select the rating Press to lock or unlock the rating Lock Red Unlock Green Press to lock or unlock the rating Lock Red Unlock Green This TV features the V Chip technology which allows you to use Motion Picture Ratings when viewing movies or video tapes This innovation allows parents to block various types...

Page 17: ...ogramming suitable for all audiences Parental Guidance suggested Some material may not be suitable for children Programming contains themes or content which may not be suitable for viewers under the age of 14 Parents are strongly cautioned to exercise discretion in permitting viewing by pre teens and early teens 18 years old Programming restricted to adults Contains constant violence or scenes of ...

Page 18: ...LOSED CAPTION INPUT LABEL OTHER ADJUST Press to select OFF C1 or C2 Displays the On Screen Closed Caption CLOSED CAPTION MODE OFF ON MUTE NO Press to select CC MODE Press to select CC ON MUTE CLOSED CAPTION MODE OFF ON MUTE NO Press to select NO OFF C1 or C2 CLOSED CAPTION Notes To activate this feature set CC MODE to OFF The program must have Closed Caption CC ON MUTE CC MODE OFF NO Recommended m...

Page 19: ...to display the OTHER ADJUST screen 2 Press to select the item 3 Press to select the setting VIDEO NR Reduce video noise in the picture Not available for Photo Viewer mode 3D Y C FILTER Minimizes noise and cross color in the picture Not available for COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT S VIDEO INPUT and Photo Viewer mode COLOR MATRIX Displays input signals 480p signals in a natural color Automatically adjusts co...

Page 20: ... TINT SHARPNESS AI PICTURE 30 0 0 0 0 0 OFF ON STANDARD Function Luminance of the back light is adjusted Selects proper brightness and density for the room Adjusts for easier viewing of dark pictures such as night scenes Adjusts the level of color Adjusts for flesh tone color Adjusts the degree of sharpness Controls dark areas without affecting the black level or brightness in the overall picture ...

Page 21: ...LE BALANCE SURROUND and EQUALIZER for each MODE AUTO STANDARD DYNAMIC and MUSIC according to your personal preference Menu Operations Sub menu BASS TREBLE BALANCE SURROUND EQUALIZER Function Adjusts low frequencies Adjusts high frequencies Adjusts left and right volume To enjoy a concert hall effect select ON when stereo is playing Makes voice sound clear Normally set to ON NORMAL NORMALIZE Select...

Page 22: ...s stored separately for VIDEO1 VIDEO2 and COMPONENT In TV mode and Photo Viewer mode the aspect is fixed at 4 3 For Video input only Explanation 4 3 mode will display a 4 3 picture at its standard 4 3 size without any stretching 16 9 mode will display 16 9 aspect ratio picture Bars can be seen at the top and bottom of the image not available in TV mode Mode 4 3 16 9 Picture 4 3 16 9 16 9 4 3 ...

Page 23: ... children to handle SD card Please remove SD card immediately after use PCMCIA card slot SD Card 512MB miniSD Card 128MB Multi Media Card 128MB Compact Flash 1GB Smart Media 128MB Memory Stick 128MB xD Picture Card 128MB Flash ATA 128 MB Memory Stick Pro 1GB The cards require standard PCMCIA card adapter Some PC card adapter will not be compatible SD card slot SD Card 512MB Multi Media Card 128MB ...

Page 24: ...s It may take long time to display the thumbnail if there are lots of files or the file size is large The video disappears from the screen while the Photo Viewer accesses the information from the card After accessing the images in the card a thumbnail screen is displayed The thumbnail screen is the initial entry screen from the main menu When both SD card and PCMCIA card are inserted the TV plays ...

Page 25: ...he image see also page 24 Notes Press CH CH VOL VOL to move the image in the picture frame Press OK again to view the picture in normal magnification Zoom While in the single picture view mode only Select the magnification of the single picture display and press OK Card Select either SD or PC when both cards are inserted in the slots Press OK to determine the selection Error messages Card is not i...

Page 26: ... 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 10 5 20 20 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 siguie...

Page 27: ...as o tienen canales especiales codificados Para recibir correctamente estos canales se necesita un sintonizador de conversión de televisión por cable Póngase en contacto con su compañía de televisión por cable para conocer los requerimientos de compatibilidad Ponga el canal del televisor en CH3 o CH4 utilice esta conexión Conexión del receptor de TV por cable Conexión de antena AUDIO VIDEO S VIDEO...

Page 28: ...pera Rojo Esto no funciona cuando la alimentación principal está desconectada apagado consulte arriba Nota Seleccione el idioma de menú en Idioma de la pantalla Configu consulte la página 30 antes de utilizar el televisor Nota El televisor consumirá algo de corriente siempre que el enchufe del cable de alimentación esté introducido en la toma de corriente Cable de alimentación CA 120 V 60 Hz En el...

Page 29: ...evisor y otro modo de entrada No resulta efectivo bajo las condiciones siguientes 1 Justo después de encender el televisor 2 Después de cambiar TV CATV MODO en Prog Canales 3 Justo después de la ejecución deACP programación automática de canales 4 Cuando se selecciona el mismo canal que el canal actual Botón MUTE Púlselo para silenciar el sonido Púlselo de nuevo para cancelar el silenciamiento El ...

Page 30: ...e menú en Idioma de la pantalla Configu antes de utilizar el televisor MENU Ajuste Configu Idioma Prog Canales Bloqueo Subtítulos Ponga Títulos Otro Ajuste MENU Ajuste Imagen Sonido Configu Ajuste Imagen Ajuste Sonido o Idioma Idioma PROGRAMA MANUAL Entre Canal 121 VUELVE ANULAR SEL CANAL Idioma Prog Canales Bloqueo Subtíitulos y Ajuste Sonido no se activan en el modo Photo Viewer Cuando se visual...

Page 31: ...a seleccionar TV o CABLE 5 Pulse para seleccionar PROGRAMAAUTO Púlselo para visualizar la pantalla PROGRAMA AUTO 6 Púlselo para seleccionar Si Púlselo para iniciar PROGRAMA AUTO Los canales avanzarán automáticamente hasta que todos ellos hayan sido explorados Los números de los canales con señal de vídeo recibida se guardarán en la memoria de canales MENU Ajuste Configu Idioma Prog Canales Bloqueo...

Page 32: ...la memoria de canales el número del canal se pone de color azul Púlselo para borrar el canal de la memoria de canales el número del canal se pone amarillo Repita los pasos 6 y 7 para otros canales Añada o borre un canal manualmente Prog Canales MODO PROGRAMA AUTO PROGRAMA MANUAL TV CABLE PROGRAMA MANUAL Entre Canal 121 Operaciones con menús Programación manual de canales PROGRAMA MANUAL Entre Cana...

Page 33: ...e de archivo la fecha y los píxeles resolución de la iamgen Modo de visión de una sola imagen 3 Presione para seleccionar la imagen siguiente o la anterior Presione CH CH para girar la imagen noventa grados Presione OK para volver a la pantalla de imagen miniatura Seleccione la imagen miniatura Presione para visualizar la imagen en el modo de visión de una sola imagen Presione para mostrar una pan...

Page 34: ...diates heat and some of the parts may become hot This is not a problem for performance or quality Set up at a location with good ventilation Do not cover the ventilation holes of the TV with a tablecloth etc and do not place on top of other equipment There may be red spots blue spots green spots and black spots on the screen This is a characteristic of liquid crystal panels and is not a problem Th...

Page 35: ...kg Net Note Design and specifications are subject to change without notice Weight and dimensions shown are approximate Specifications CAUTION If water or similar substances get inside the monitor via the liquid crystal panel surface a malfunction may result To clean this unit wipe with a soft dry cloth If the surfaces are extremely dirty use a soft cloth dipped in a soap and water solution or a we...

Page 36: ... Japan MBS0404S0 Panasonic Canada Inc 5770 Ambler Drive Mississauga Ontario L4W 2T3 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 War...