Panasonic TX-20LA2A, Operating Instructions Manual

Page 1: ... Model No Please read these instructions before operating your set and retain them for future reference English TQBC0857 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 TV VCR DVD MENU REC TV AV N R TUNE OK ASPECT SURROUND STILL F P INDEX TV TEXT HOLD The illustration shown is an image ...

Page 2: ...VCR DVD operation 24 Stereo Bilingual Sound Selection 24 Remote control setting 25 Troubleshooting 26 Maintenance 26 Specifications 27 Contents 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 the...

Page 3: ...to the socket DO NOT use at a voltage other than indicated Warnings and Precautions 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 Com...

Page 4: ...r 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 r...

Page 5: ...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 ...

Page 6: ...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 For proper reception of VHF UHF channels an external antenna is required...

Page 7: ...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 Note The volume level of the headphones can be adjusted by selecting Volume from the Sound menu How to connect the Headphones terminal Headphones Optional TV AV 1 2 3 4 6 7 8 9 0 OK 5 AV1 AV2 AV1 Notes You can also select an AV source using the TV AV button on t...

Page 8: ... OUT S VIDEO OUT L R MONITOR VCR Example of output signal source Amplifier to speaker system Connect the S VIDEO or VIDEO terminal Audio Video connections How to connect the Monitor Output terminals to other Equipment How to connect the AV1 Input terminals Example of input signal source S VIDEO VCR CAMCORDER VCR DVD PLAYER S VIDEO 4 pin terminal Luminance earth Luminance in Chrominance in Chromina...

Page 9: ...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 Power Indicator Remote control signal sensor LED Indicator Standby Red On No Light 1 2 3 4 6 7 8 9 0 TV OK 5 Audio Video connections DVD PLAYER Example of input signal source ...

Page 10: ...ing TV or AV input see page 7 Off timer see page 19 Press to store settings in Tuning menu Stereo Bilingual Sound Selection see page 24 Surround On Off see page 18 Recall Press to display the current system status for example Programme number Channel number Stereo mode Aspect mode Sound menu Picture menu Programme Number Selection Press to select the next higher or lower Programme number Volume Ad...

Page 11: ...en 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 ON SCREEN HELP Instructions box Note The Help box is not show...

Page 12: ...onditions 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 t...

Page 13: ...uto tuning is performed the unit memorises the channels tuned in order from Programme No 1 Press the 1 button to view channel 2 Press the 2 button to view channel 4 Press the 3 button to view channel 6 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 cha...

Page 14: ... 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 MENU 1 2 3 4 6 7 8 9 0 TV OK 5 MENU Return to tuning menu TV AV To exit AUTO SETUP IN PROGRESS SEARCHING PLEASE WAIT Stored CH36 CH36 9 Press F until Tuning mode is reached Press or to access Tuning mode Press F until Auto tuning is reached Pre...

Page 15: ... 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 TV AV Manual tuning via top panel Notes If a clear picture cannot be obtained even when a Broadcast or AV signal is recei...

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Page 17: ...ture 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 NTSC Tint Tint Colour temperature AI D PNR TV AV Dynamic Menu Backlight Picture menu Brightness Colour Sharpness NTSC Tint Contrast Standard Colour temperature AI Picture menu D PNR On Auto Note By pressing the N button on the remote control while the Pi...

Page 18: ...he levels of sound between the left and right speakers can be adjusted to suit your listening position 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...

Page 19: ...h as certain TV games and rental video tapes may be improved Displayed during AV mode If a clear picture with 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 Example TX 20LA2M PAL SECAM and NTSC 3 58 are different colour signal broadcast transmission systems applicable to differing countries NTSC 4 43 is a trick ...

Page 20: ...SPECT 1 2 3 4 6 7 8 9 0 OK 5 Aspect Controls Still 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 16 9 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 16 9 will display a 16 9 picture at its standard 1...

Page 21: ...s in use the aspect ratio is set to 16 9 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...

Page 22: ...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 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 bu...

Page 23: ... 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 ma...

Page 24: ...onditions 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 o...

Page 25: ... may not be operative It will not operate with other than the above manufacturers 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...

Page 26: ...eption may have deteriorated Sound system Picture Sound Colour Controls set at minimum levels Colour system This is a characteristic of liquid crystal panels and is not a problem The liquid crystal panel is built with very high precision technology giving you fine picture details Occasionally a few non active pixels may appear on the screen as a fixed point of blue green or red Please note this do...

Page 27: ...Humidity 5 90 RH non condensing 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 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 PB 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 498 mm 506 mm 260 mm 498 mm 450 mm 90 mm 8 3 kg Net Regul...

Page 28: ...etain 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 Printed in Japan MBS0604S1064 Matsushita Electric Industrial Co Ltd Web Site http www panasonic co jp global 2004 Matsushita Electric Industrial Co Ltd All Rights Reserved ...