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Panasonic TC-14LA1 Operating Instructions Manual

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For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA (7262)
For assistance, please call : 787-750-4300
For assistance, please call : 1-800-561-5505
Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read these instructions completely.
Please keep this manual for future reference.
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Operating Instructions

Model No.
LCD TV
TC-14LA1
TC-17LA1
TC-20LA1
(U.S.A)
(Puerto Rico)
(Canada)
TQBC0543
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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA (7262) or send e-mail to : [email protected] For assistance, please call : 787-750-4300 For assistance, please call : 1-800-561-5505 Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read these instructions completely. Please keep this manual for future reference.

  • Page 2: Important Safety Instructions

    Important Safety Instructions 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. Note to CATV System Installer: attention to Article 820–40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical.
  • Page 3 17) 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. Selection 810-21 of the National Electrical Code provides information with respect to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding...
  • Page 4 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.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Important Safety Instructions ... 2 Table of Contents ... 5 Installation ... 6 SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES ... 6 Remote control battery installation ... 7 Maintenance ... 7 Connections ... 8 Connecting the Antenna Cable to the Antenna Terminal ... 8 Antenna cover removal and fitting ...

  • Page 6: Installation

    Installation 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. Optional External Equipment The Video/Audio connection between components can be made with shielded video and audio cables.

  • Page 7: Remote Control Battery Installation

    Remote control battery installation Replacing batteries Replace batteries by following the steps below: Requires two AA batteries. 1. Open the battery cover. Precaution on battery use Incorrect installation can cause battery leakage and corrosion that will damage the remote control transmitter.

  • Page 8: Connections

    Connections Connecting the Antenna Cable to the Antenna Terminal Antenna Connection - For proper reception of VHF/UHF channels, an external antenna is required. For best reception an outdoor antenna is recommended. Antenna Mode must be set to TV. VHF Antenna Mixer 75 Ohm Coaxial Cable...
  • Page 9 Antenna Connection (Cable Box, no VCR) Use this configuration when connecting the TV to a cable TV system using a Cable Box. ANTENNA TERMINAL (ANT or VHF/UHF) ON THE BACK OF THE TV Connect the cable from the Output terminal on the back of the Cable Box to the ANTENNA terminal on the back of the TV.

  • Page 10: How To Connect The Input Terminals

    Connections How to connect the input terminals Connect VCR and other peripheral equipment VIDEO AUDIO COMPORNENT VIDEO INPUT S-VIDEO S-VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO AUDIO INPUT DC IN 15V VIDEO AUDIO COMPORNENT VIDEO INPUT S-VIDEO S-VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO AUDIO INPUT Notes: (1) When a monaural VCR is used, connect the monaural audio cable to the AUDIO-L (Left) terminal.
  • Page 11 Connect CAMCORDER and VIDEO GAME CONSOLE VIDEO AUDIO COMPORNENT VIDEO INPUT S-VIDEO S-VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO AUDIO INPUT DC IN 15V VIDEO AUDIO COMPORNENT VIDEO INPUT S-VIDEO S-VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO AUDIO INPUT Notes: • When connecting video cables, priority is given to the S-Video cable when the S-Video input terminal and the video input terminal are connected at the same time.

  • Page 12: Cable Cover Removal And Fitting

    Connections Cable cover removal and fitting Removal 1.Disengage the claws at the uppermost end. 2.Slowly pull out in the upward direction. Note: Depending on the type of cable used it may not be possible to close the cover. In such cases the cable may be routed through the antenna cover.

  • Page 13: Power On / Off

    Power ON / OFF Connecting the Plug to the Wall Outlet 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 use the power cord and AC adaptor included in the accessories. •...

  • Page 14: Playing A Vcr Or Other Peripheral Equipment

    Playing a VCR or other peripheral equipment VIDEO AUDIO COMPORNENT VIDEO INPUT S-VIDEO S-VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO AUDIO INPUT DC IN 15V S-VIDEO S-VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO AUDIO INPUT Confirming connections Confirm that the TV is in standby mode. To S-Video output or Video output To Audio output Turning the power on and switching input modes...

  • Page 15: Basic Controls

    Basic Controls POWER TV/VIDEO TV/VIDEO button Main POWER switch First press the POWER switch to turn the set on. Operate your Remote control pointed to the Remote control sensor (Within about 6 meters in front of the TV set.) Power button Press to turn this set ON or OFF.

  • Page 16: Flow Chart Of Menu

    Flow Chart of MENU All adjustments and setting functions equipped in this set can be made using the menu buttons. The menu screen is composed of 2 menus, the ADJUST menu and the SET UP menu. Press to display MENU screen, press again to clear.
  • Page 17 Press to select the desired MENU (ADJUST or SET UP). Press to select each item. Press to display each adjustment screen. Proceed to the adjustment. • To return to previous screen : • To end adjustments : Press to display each TO PICTURE ADJUST adjustment screen.

  • Page 18: Tuning Channels (Automatic Channel Programming)

    Tuning channels Automatically scans all TV channels and stores them in memory. Turn the Power on and press the TV/VIDEO button to display the TV channel. Press the MENU button to display the MENU screen and select SET UP. Notes: •...

  • Page 19: Tuning Channels (Manual Channel Programming)

    Tuning channels Use this setting when changing setting of receiving channels or changing the channel display. Turn the TV on and select the broadcast channel. Follow the steps on the previous page to display the PROGRAM CHANNELS screen. Adding or deleting channels Repeat steps 2 and 3 to continue adding or deleting channels.

  • Page 20: Picture Adjustments

    Picture Adjustments Press the MENU button to display the MENU screen and select ADJUST. PIC MODE PICTURE MODE is stored for TV, VIDEO1, VIDEO2 and COMPONENT individually. STANDARD MODE STANDARD Displays standard image. CINEMA Ideal for watching movies in a dark room. VIVID Displays a clear screen with contrast of light and dark.

  • Page 21: Audio Adjustments

    Audio Adjustments Press the MENU button to display the MENU screen and select ADJUST. MODE AUTO MUSIC MODE AUTO Automatically adjusts quiet sound and loud sound for ease of listening. STANDARD Emits the original sound. DYNAMIC Gives contrast to sound. MUSIC For programs consisting mainly of music.

  • Page 22: Lock Feature

    Lock Feature In the United States, the V-CHIP consists of two rating systems, which are MPAA (MOTION PICTURE) and TV PARENTAL GUIDELINES. Its function is to block programs by the rating data in the XDS data packets sent from broadcasting stations. The user can select which rating programs should be blocked by the LOCK MENU options.
  • Page 23 for U.S.TV PROGRAM to lock Locking and unlocking • When a title field is selected, all ratings below this rating are selected. • When options within an option field are selected, ratings below this rating within the same field are selected.
  • Page 24 Lock Feature for U.S.MOVIES to lock for CANADIAN ENGLISH / CANADIAN FRENCH to lock 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. Press to select rating.
  • Page 25 CANADIAN ENGLISH RATINGS CHART 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 or sexual content.

  • Page 26: Closed Captions

    Closed Captions 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 the viewer to read the dialogue of a television program or other information.

  • Page 27: Customizing The Video Input Labels

    Customizing the VIDEO INPUT labels Display for each VIDEO INPUT can be changed to match with the connected device (VCR, DVD Player etc.). Press the MENU button to display the MENU screen and select SET UP. 3D Y/C FILTER / COLOR MATRIX Press the MENU button to display the MENU screen and select SET UP.

  • Page 28: Aspect Controls

    ASPECT Controls The TV will allow you to enjoy viewing the picture at its maximum size, including wide screen cinema format picture. Notes: • In TV mode, the aspect mode is set to 4:3, and ASPECT controls are not available. •...

  • Page 29: Manual De Instrucciones [ Resumen ]

    Manual de instrucciones Estimado cliente de Panasonic Bienvenido a la familia de clientes de Panasonic. Esperamos sinceramente que disfrute durante muchos años de su nuevo Esperamos sinceramente que disfrute durante muchos años de su nuevo televisor LCD. Para obtener el máximo beneficio de su aparato, lea estas instrucciones antes de hacer cualquier ajuste, y guárdelas para poder utilizarlas como referencia en el futuro.

  • Page 30: Conexión Del Cable De Antena Al Terminal De Entrada De Rf

    Preparación Conexión del cable de antena al terminal de entrada de RF Conexión de antena - Para recibir correctamente los canales de VHF/UHF se requiere una antena externa. Para obtener la mejor recepción se recomienda utilizar una antena para exteriores. El modo de antena debe ajustarse a TV.

  • Page 31: Conexión/Desconexión De La Alimentación

    Conexión/desconexión de la alimentación Conexión de la clavija a la toma de corriente Nota: El televisor y el adaptador de CA consumirán algo de energía siempre que el cable de alimentación esté conectado a la toma de corriente. Cómo conectar la alimentación POWER TV/VIDEO VOLUME...

  • Page 32: Reproducción En Una Videograbadora O En Otro Equipo Periférico

    Reproducción en una videograbadora o en otro equipo periférico VIDEO AUDIO COMPORNENT VIDEO INPUT S-VIDEO S-VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO AUDIO INPUT DC IN 15V S-VIDEO S-VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO AUDIO INPUT Confirmación de las conexiones Confirme que el televisor esté en el modo de espera.

  • Page 33: Controles Básicos

    Controles básicos POWER TV/VIDEO Botón TV/VIDEO Subida/bajada del volumen Interruptor POWER principal Pulse primero el botón POWER principal para encender el aparato. Utilice su mando a distancia apuntándolo hacia el sensor de mando a distancia. (Dentro de 6 metros a partir del panel delantero del televisor.) Botón de la alimentación Púlselo para encender o apagar esta unidad.

  • Page 34: Organigrama De Menús De Televisión

    Organigrama de menús de televisión Utilizando los botones del menú se pueden hacer todos los ajustes y configuraciones que este aparato es capaz de realizar. La pantalla de menú está compuesta de 2 menús, el menú Ajuste y el menú Configu.. Púlselo para visualizar la pantalla MENU, y púlselo de nuevo para cancelarla.
  • Page 35 Pulse para seleccionar el MENÚ deseado (Ajuste o Configu.). Pulse para seleccionar cada elemento. Pulse para visualizar cada pantalla de ajuste. Prosiga con el ajuste. • Para volver a la pantalla anterior : • Para finalizar el ajuste : Pulse para visualizar cada pantalla de ajuste.

  • Page 36: Sintonización De Canales (Programación Automática De Canales)

    Sintonización de canales Explora automáticamente todos los canales de TV y los almacena en la memoria. Conecte la alimentación y pulse el botón TV/VIDEO para visualizar el canal de televisión. Pulse el botón MENU para visualizar la pantalla MENU y seleccione Configu..

  • Page 37: Sintonización De Canales (Programación Manual De Canales)

    Sintonización de canales Utilice este ajuste cuando cambie ajustes de los canales de recepción o cuando cambie la visualización de los canales. Encienda el televisor y seleccione el canal de emisión. Siga los pasos de la página anterior para visualizar la pantalla Prog.

  • Page 38: Ajuste El Soporte Con El Ángulo Deseado

    Ajuste el soporte con el ángulo deseado Para quitar y colocar la cubierta de la antena TC-14LA1/ TC-17LA1 Para quitarla 1.Sujete la cubierta en el extremo más bajo y empiece a quitarla tirando ligeramente de ella hacia usted. 2.Sáquela lentamente hacia abajo.

  • Page 39: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Before requesting service for this LCD TV, check the chart below for a possible cause of the problem you are experiencing. Some simple checks or a minor adjustment on your part may eliminate the problem and restore proper operation. If you are in doubt about some of the check points, or if the remedies indicated in the chart do not solve the problem, consult your dealer for instructions.

  • Page 40: Specifications

    Warranty Service purposes. Model Number Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company, Division of Matsushita Electric Corporation of America One Panasonic Way Secaucus New Jersey 07094 TC-14LA1 TC-17LA1 AC 120 V, 60 Hz Average use : 60 W Average use : 48W Stand-by condition : 0.6 W...

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