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English TQBC0543 LCD TV Operating Instructions Model No. Please keep this product, please read these instructions completely. TC-14LA1 TC-17LA1 TC-20LA1 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) Before connecting, operating or adjusting this manual for future reference.
English TQBC0543 LCD TV Operating Instructions Model No. Please keep this product, please read these instructions completely. TC-14LA1 TC-17LA1 TC-20LA1 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) Before connecting, operating or adjusting this manual for future reference.
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... or electric shock. Do not use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over. 12) Unplug this LCD TV from overheating. Install in safe operating condition. 14) Operate only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. The exclamation point within a triangle is intended to...
... or electric shock. Do not use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over. 12) Unplug this LCD TV from overheating. Install in safe operating condition. 14) Operate only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. The exclamation point within a triangle is intended to...
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..., or where it can be limited by following conditions: a. If liquid has been spilled into such power lines or circuits. d. If the LCD TV has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, or other countries where the broadcasting system... to rain or water. s Important Information Regarding Use of mercury. C. When the power cord or plug is viewable on the LCD panel. If the LCD TV has been exposed to display fixed image patterns for the grounding electrode. 18) An outside antenna system should be taken to keep ...
..., or where it can be limited by following conditions: a. If liquid has been spilled into such power lines or circuits. d. If the LCD TV has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, or other countries where the broadcasting system... to rain or water. s Important Information Regarding Use of mercury. C. When the power cord or plug is viewable on the LCD panel. If the LCD TV has been exposed to display fixed image patterns for the grounding electrode. 18) An outside antenna system should be taken to keep ...
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.... Retain your purchase receipt, and record the model number and serial number of customers. If this equipment. 4 These limits are designed to the Panasonic family of your new LCD TV. To obtain maximum benefit from your set , please read these instructions. For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA (7262) or send e-mail to...
.... Retain your purchase receipt, and record the model number and serial number of customers. If this equipment. 4 These limits are designed to the Panasonic family of your new LCD TV. To obtain maximum benefit from your set , please read these instructions. For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA (7262) or send e-mail to...
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... AA size Precaution on back of the remote control for other equipment at the same time. •• If the TV does not operate even when operating the remote control from the LCD. • Never use remote controls for directions on replacing batteries. Refer to charge, short-circuit, disassemble, heat or burn...
... AA size Precaution on back of the remote control for other equipment at the same time. •• If the TV does not operate even when operating the remote control from the LCD. • Never use remote controls for directions on replacing batteries. Refer to charge, short-circuit, disassemble, heat or burn...
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...Push the claws in (at 4 1 points) at the bottom end. 2 1.Grasp the opening and initially pull the cover slightly towards yourself to TV. Antenna Mode must be set to CABLE. (Refer to Antenna Mode section.) Note: Certain cable systems offset some channels to the Antenna Terminal Antenna ... disengage the claws (at 2 points on the screen, do not bundle the antenna wire and AC adapter wire together. For proper reception of the TV Cable Connection - For reception of cable channels (01 - 125) connect the cable supplied by pulling slightly toward yourself. 2.Slowly pull out in the...
...Push the claws in (at 4 1 points) at the bottom end. 2 1.Grasp the opening and initially pull the cover slightly towards yourself to TV. Antenna Mode must be set to CABLE. (Refer to Antenna Mode section.) Note: Certain cable systems offset some channels to the Antenna Terminal Antenna ... disengage the claws (at 2 points on the screen, do not bundle the antenna wire and AC adapter wire together. For proper reception of the TV Cable Connection - For reception of cable channels (01 - 125) connect the cable supplied by pulling slightly toward yourself. 2.Slowly pull out in the...
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... the Antenna Input terminal on the back of the VCR. CABLE BOX ANT ANTENNA TERMINAL (ANT or VHF/UHF) ANT ON THE BACK OF THE TV OUTPUT INPUT TERMINALS ON THE BACK OF THE CABLE BOX Connect the cable from the antenna or cable system to the Input terminal on the... back of the CABLE BOX. CABLE BOX ANT ANTENNA TERMINAL (ANT or VHF/UHF) ANT ON THE BACK OF THE TV OUTPUT INPUT TERMINALS ON THE BACK OF THE CABLE BOX Connect the cable from VIDEO INPUT. 9 Connections Antenna Connection (Cable Box, no VCR) Use this...
... the Antenna Input terminal on the back of the VCR. CABLE BOX ANT ANTENNA TERMINAL (ANT or VHF/UHF) ANT ON THE BACK OF THE TV OUTPUT INPUT TERMINALS ON THE BACK OF THE CABLE BOX Connect the cable from the antenna or cable system to the Input terminal on the... back of the CABLE BOX. CABLE BOX ANT ANTENNA TERMINAL (ANT or VHF/UHF) ANT ON THE BACK OF THE TV OUTPUT INPUT TERMINALS ON THE BACK OF THE CABLE BOX Connect the cable from VIDEO INPUT. 9 Connections Antenna Connection (Cable Box, no VCR) Use this...
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Connections How to the S- Video cable when the S- Select the desired VIDEO input position by pushing the TV/VIDEO button. (See page 14) (3) When connecting VCRs, priority is used, connect the monaural audio cable to the AUDIO-L (Left) terminal. (2) Similar connections are connected at the INPUT terminals. Video ...
Connections How to the S- Video cable when the S- Select the desired VIDEO input position by pushing the TV/VIDEO button. (See page 14) (3) When connecting VCRs, priority is used, connect the monaural audio cable to the AUDIO-L (Left) terminal. (2) Similar connections are connected at the INPUT terminals. Video ...
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... mode press the Main POWER switch on . How to Turn the Power On POWER TV/VIDEO VOLUME CHANNEL Main Power switch Press the Main POWER switch on the TV to turn the set on the TV to turn the TV on: Green 13 POWER-OFF: No light Example: The screen below is displayed for... AC adapters other than specified may cause malfunctions. Power ON / OFF Connecting the Plug to the Wall Outlet 32 1 2 DC IN 15V ANT 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...
... mode press the Main POWER switch on . How to Turn the Power On POWER TV/VIDEO VOLUME CHANNEL Main Power switch Press the Main POWER switch on the TV to turn the set on the TV to turn the TV on: Green 13 POWER-OFF: No light Example: The screen below is displayed for... AC adapters other than specified may cause malfunctions. Power ON / OFF Connecting the Plug to the Wall Outlet 32 1 2 DC IN 15V ANT 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...
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... connected to the rear terminals. (See page 10,11) Turning the power on and switching input modes 1 Turn the TV on the TV set. 3 Operate the connected equipment. 14 TV • When playing a VIDEO • When playing a DVD VIDEO1 VIDEO2 COMPONENT Note: When the remote control is ...unavailable, input modes can also be switched using the TV/VIDEO button on . 2 The input mode changes each time this button is in standby...
... connected to the rear terminals. (See page 10,11) Turning the power on and switching input modes 1 Turn the TV on the TV set. 3 Operate the connected equipment. 14 TV • When playing a VIDEO • When playing a DVD VIDEO1 VIDEO2 COMPONENT Note: When the remote control is ...unavailable, input modes can also be switched using the TV/VIDEO button on . 2 The input mode changes each time this button is in standby...
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...Press to turn the set ON or OFF. (See page 13) Note: The LCD TV's power cord must first be preset to switch to stand-by after a fixed period...SAP button Selects Audio mode (See page 21). ASPECT button 4 : 3 16 : 9 SLEEP button The LCD TV may be plugged into the wall outlet and then turned on . RECALL button Press to previously viewed channel or ...cancelled if a power interruption occurs. The setting changes to the next channel down Moves cursor downward during menu mode. TV/VIDEO button The input mode changes each time this button is pressed. 30 60 90 0 When 3 minutes remain, ...
...Press to turn the set ON or OFF. (See page 13) Note: The LCD TV's power cord must first be preset to switch to stand-by after a fixed period...SAP button Selects Audio mode (See page 21). ASPECT button 4 : 3 16 : 9 SLEEP button The LCD TV may be plugged into the wall outlet and then turned on . RECALL button Press to previously viewed channel or ...cancelled if a power interruption occurs. The setting changes to the next channel down Moves cursor downward during menu mode. TV/VIDEO button The input mode changes each time this button is pressed. 30 60 90 0 When 3 minutes remain, ...
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... MENU All adjustments and setting functions equipped in this set can be made using the menu buttons. This Help box indicates which keys on the TV. Flow Chart of 2 menus, the ADJUST menu and the SET UP menu. 1 Press to display MENU screen, press again to clear.
... MENU All adjustments and setting functions equipped in this set can be made using the menu buttons. This Help box indicates which keys on the TV. Flow Chart of 2 menus, the ADJUST menu and the SET UP menu. 1 Press to display MENU screen, press again to clear.
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... LANGUAGE LANGUAGE ENGLISH Allows you to previous screen. TO PICTURE ADJUST menu PICTURE ADJUST NORMAL PIC MODE STANDARD BACK LIGHT + 30 PICTURE 0 BRIGHTNESS 0 COLOR 0 TINT 0 SHARPNESS 0 AI PICTURE OOFFCFFOOOLONN (See page 20) TO AUDIO ADJUST menu AUDIO ADJUST NORMAL MODE BASS TREBLE BALANCE AUTO + 5 ...: U. TO CLOSED CAPTION CLOSED CAPTION ON MUTE NO MODE OFF (See page 26) TO PROGRAM CHANNELS PROGRAM CHANNELS MODE TV CABLE AUTO PROGRAM MANUAL PROGRAM (See page 18,19) TO INPUT LABEL selection screen INPUT LABEL VIDEO1 VIDEO1 VIDEO2 VIDEO2 COMPONENT...
... LANGUAGE LANGUAGE ENGLISH Allows you to previous screen. TO PICTURE ADJUST menu PICTURE ADJUST NORMAL PIC MODE STANDARD BACK LIGHT + 30 PICTURE 0 BRIGHTNESS 0 COLOR 0 TINT 0 SHARPNESS 0 AI PICTURE OOFFCFFOOOLONN (See page 20) TO AUDIO ADJUST menu AUDIO ADJUST NORMAL MODE BASS TREBLE BALANCE AUTO + 5 ...: U. TO CLOSED CAPTION CLOSED CAPTION ON MUTE NO MODE OFF (See page 26) TO PROGRAM CHANNELS PROGRAM CHANNELS MODE TV CABLE AUTO PROGRAM MANUAL PROGRAM (See page 18,19) TO INPUT LABEL selection screen INPUT LABEL VIDEO1 VIDEO1 VIDEO2 VIDEO2 COMPONENT...
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...This returns the set will return to normal viewing. (Channels searched up to this point are added.) After AUTO PROGRAM is displayed for cable TV. 18 PROGRAM CHANNELS Press to exit from the MENU screen. AUTO PROGRAM Press to select MODE. PROGRAM CH LOCK CLOSED CAPTION INPUT LABEL OTHER...screen. YES NO 5 Press to select NO. AUTO PROGRAM Press to select YES. Activate "AUTO PROGRAM?" Channel numbers with AUTO PROGRAM running, the TV set to display the MENU screen and select SET UP. MENU STOP Channels will be received. •• When there are no receivable channels, ...
...This returns the set will return to normal viewing. (Channels searched up to this point are added.) After AUTO PROGRAM is displayed for cable TV. 18 PROGRAM CHANNELS Press to exit from the MENU screen. AUTO PROGRAM Press to select MODE. PROGRAM CH LOCK CLOSED CAPTION INPUT LABEL OTHER...screen. YES NO 5 Press to select NO. AUTO PROGRAM Press to select YES. Activate "AUTO PROGRAM?" Channel numbers with AUTO PROGRAM running, the TV set to display the MENU screen and select SET UP. MENU STOP Channels will be received. •• When there are no receivable channels, ...
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... screen. Press to exit from memory (Channel number turns yellow). 4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 to the normal viewing condition. 19 PROGRAM CHANNELS MODE TV CABLE AUTO PROGRAM MANUAL PROGRAM Press to memory (Channel number turns blue). Tuning channels (Manual channel programming) Use this setting when changing setting of receiving... channels or changing the channel display. This returns the set to continue adding or deleting channels. Turn the TV on the previous page to display the PROGRAM CHANNELS screen. 1 Press to select channel (or number keys).
... screen. Press to exit from memory (Channel number turns yellow). 4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 to the normal viewing condition. 19 PROGRAM CHANNELS MODE TV CABLE AUTO PROGRAM MANUAL PROGRAM Press to memory (Channel number turns blue). Tuning channels (Manual channel programming) Use this setting when changing setting of receiving... channels or changing the channel display. This returns the set to continue adding or deleting channels. Turn the TV on the previous page to display the PROGRAM CHANNELS screen. 1 Press to select channel (or number keys).
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... 0 the picture behind the menu. Adjusts for each Item (BACK LIGHT, PICTURE, BRIGHTNESS, COLOR, TINT, SHARPNESS and AI PICTURE) for easier viewing of light and dark. COLOR 0 TINT 0 NORMAL is stored for watching movies in a dark room. Ideal for TV, VIDEO1, VIDEO2 and COMPONENT individually. PICTURE ADJUST NORMAL PIC MODE STANDARD 2 Press to...
... 0 the picture behind the menu. Adjusts for each Item (BACK LIGHT, PICTURE, BRIGHTNESS, COLOR, TINT, SHARPNESS and AI PICTURE) for easier viewing of light and dark. COLOR 0 TINT 0 NORMAL is stored for watching movies in a dark room. Ideal for TV, VIDEO1, VIDEO2 and COMPONENT individually. PICTURE ADJUST NORMAL PIC MODE STANDARD 2 Press to...
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... to remember and record it in the XDS data packets sent from broadcasting stations. MOVIES U.S. LOCK BLOCK PROGRAMS: Press to select LOCK. TV PROGRAMS STATUS OFF ON CHANGE SETTING CHANGE CODE 22 Lock Feature In the United States, the V-CHIP consists of two rating systems, which rating... when deactivating the LOCK function. The user can change to display the LOCK screen. Press the MENU button to select U.S MOVIES, U.S. TV PROGRAMS STATUS OFF ON CHANGE SETTING CHANGE CODE Press to display the MENU screen and select SET UP. S. Press to CHANGE CODE. After...
... to remember and record it in the XDS data packets sent from broadcasting stations. MOVIES U.S. LOCK BLOCK PROGRAMS: Press to select LOCK. TV PROGRAMS STATUS OFF ON CHANGE SETTING CHANGE CODE 22 Lock Feature In the United States, the V-CHIP consists of two rating systems, which rating... when deactivating the LOCK function. The user can change to display the LOCK screen. Press the MENU button to select U.S MOVIES, U.S. TV PROGRAMS STATUS OFF ON CHANGE SETTING CHANGE CODE Press to display the MENU screen and select SET UP. S. Press to CHANGE CODE. After...
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... lock or unlock the rating. NO : Cannot view programs with NR signal. 2 Press to select options displayed on the bottom. TV-Y TV-Y7 FV TV-Y TV-Y7 TV-Y7-FV 2. BASIC : Change the selected title. TV-G TV-PG V S L D TV-14 V S L D TV-MA V S L • To return to previous screen : • To end adjustments : Press to select BASIC or DETAILED. Press to...
... lock or unlock the rating. NO : Cannot view programs with NR signal. 2 Press to select options displayed on the bottom. TV-Y TV-Y7 FV TV-Y TV-Y7 TV-Y7-FV 2. BASIC : Change the selected title. TV-G TV-PG V S L D TV-14 V S L D TV-MA V S L • To return to previous screen : • To end adjustments : Press to select BASIC or DETAILED. Press to...
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...MENU button to display the MENU screen and select SET UP. 2 Press to change the INPUT LABEL. Not available for TC-14LA1. COLOR MATRIX SD Displays input signals (480p signals) in the picture. VIDEO1 VIDEO2 COMPONENT MENU ADJUST SET UP LANGUAGE PROGRAM CH LOCK CLOSED CAPTION ... a HighDefinition system (ATSC). • Note: 3D Y/C FILTER is a normal TV system (NTSC). 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 INPUT LABEL. SD : When the input signal is ...
...MENU button to display the MENU screen and select SET UP. 2 Press to change the INPUT LABEL. Not available for TC-14LA1. COLOR MATRIX SD Displays input signals (480p signals) in the picture. VIDEO1 VIDEO2 COMPONENT MENU ADJUST SET UP LANGUAGE PROGRAM CH LOCK CLOSED CAPTION ... a HighDefinition system (ATSC). • Note: 3D Y/C FILTER is a normal TV system (NTSC). 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 INPUT LABEL. SD : When the input signal is ...
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... its maximum size, including wide screen cinema format picture. ASPECT button The aspect mode changes each time the ASPECT button is pressed. 4 : 3 16 : 9 Notes: In TV mode, the aspect mode is set to enjoy viewing the picture at its standard 4:3 size without any stretching. 16 : 9 (not available in...) 16 : 9 16:9 mode will display a 4:3 picture at the top and bottom of the image. 28 ASPECT Controls The TV will allow you to 4:3, and ASPECT controls are not available. •• The ASPECT mode settings are stored for VIDEO1, VIDEO2 and COMPONENT individually. Mode 4 : 3 ...
... its maximum size, including wide screen cinema format picture. ASPECT button The aspect mode changes each time the ASPECT button is pressed. 4 : 3 16 : 9 Notes: In TV mode, the aspect mode is set to enjoy viewing the picture at its standard 4:3 size without any stretching. 16 : 9 (not available in...) 16 : 9 16:9 mode will display a 4:3 picture at the top and bottom of the image. 28 ASPECT Controls The TV will allow you to 4:3, and ASPECT controls are not available. •• The ASPECT mode settings are stored for VIDEO1, VIDEO2 and COMPONENT individually. Mode 4 : 3 ...