STILL SURROUND ASPECT N R-TUNE OK MENU TV/TEXT TV/AV F.P. Operating Instructions INDEX HOLD 1 2 4 5 7 8 LCD TV 3 6 9 0 VCR REC DVD TV Model No. TX-20LA2M TX-20LA2A TX-20LA2X The illustration shown is an image. Please read these instructions before operating your set and retain them for future reference.
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. Retain your purchase receipt also, and note down the model number and serial number of your set in the space provided on the back cover of these instructions. Contents Accessories ...............................................
Warnings and Precautions • This TV set is designed to operate on AC 110-240 V, 50 / 60 Hz. • To prevent damage which might result in electric shock or fire, do not expose this TV set to rain or excessive moisture. This TV must not be exposed to dripping or splashing water, and objects filled with liquid, such as vases, must not be placed on top of or above the TV. • DO NOT use this unit near water. (Near a bath tub, etc.
Warnings and Precautions • The On / Off switch on this model does not fully disconnect the TV from the mains supply. Remove the mains plug from the wall socket before connecting or disconnecting any leads, or if the TV set is not used for a prolonged period of time. Note: If the set is not switched off when the TV station stops transmitting, it will automatically go to Standby mode after 30 minutes. This function will not operate when the TV is in AV mode.
Fitting remote control batteries 1 2 3 + + “R6 (AA)” size Pull and hold the hook, then open the battery cover. Insert batteries - note correct polarity ( + and -). Replace the cover. Do not use rechargeable (Ni-Cad) batteries. They are different in shape and performance and may fail to ensure correct operation. Battery cautions The incorrect use of batteries can cause electrolyte leakage which will corrode the Remote Control or cause the batteries to burst. Observe the following precaution: 1.
Antenna connection For proper reception of VHF / UHF channels, an external antenna is required. For best reception, an outdoor antenna is recommended. VHF Aerial UHF Aerial VCR Mixer ANT OUTPUT OR ANT INPUT 75 Ω Coaxial cable Notes: • Additional equipment, cables and adapter plugs shown are not supplied with this TV set. • To obtain optimum quality picture and sound, an Aerial, the correct cable (75 Ω coaxial) and the correct terminating plug are required.
Audio / Video connections It is possible to connect a variety of additional equipment to this TV. The following pages detail how to connect external equipment to the front and rear of the TV. Once your equipment is connected, use the following procedure to view the input: TV/AV Press the TV/AV button. Whilst the on screen selector keys are displayed, press coloured buttons to select the AV source you wish to view.
Audio / Video connections To bundle the cables with the clamper 1. Pull upward. 2. Put the cables and close. R-AUDIO -L VIDEO R-AUDIO -L S-VIDEO VIDEO MONO MONITOR OUT PR/CR Note: Do not put the antenna cable and the power cord together to avoid noise.
Audio / Video connections How to connect the DVD Input terminals Y, PB, PR, OUT Example of input signal source AUDIO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT PR PB Y R VIDEO OUT L R-AUDIO -L VIDEO S-VIDEO R-AUDIO -L PR/CR AV1 IN DVD PLAYER VIDEO MONO MONITOR OUT MONO PB/CB AV2 IN Y COMPONENT Digital TV-SET-TOP-BOX (DTV-STB) MONO PR/CR Connect the VIDEO or COMPONENT VIDEO terminal. PB/CB Y AV2 IN Note: Component input terminals are used for 525i or 625i signal.
Basic controls: top panel and remote control STR (Normalization store) Used to store tuning and other function settings. TV/AV button On / Off switch (see page 7) Increases or decreases the programme position by one. When a function is already displayed, press to increase or decrease the selected function. When in Standby mode, switches TV On.
Using the On Screen Displays Many features available on this TV can be accessed via the On Screen Display menu system. Use the remote control as shown below to access and adjust features as desired. The MENU button is used to open the main menus and also to return to the previous menu. MENU The up and down cursor buttons are used to move the cursor and select menus. OK The left and right cursor buttons are used to access menus, adjust levels or to select from a range of options.
Tuning Tuning menu Example: TX-20LA2M During TV mode MENU Main menu Press the MENU button. Picture menu Sound menu Setup menu Language Move to choose Setup menu. Access OK Access Setup menu. Move to choose Tuning menu. Access Tuning menu. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 Move to choose menu option. Setup menu Teletext Off timer Ch colour set Child lock Blue back VCR/GAME Text select Tuning menu FASTEXT Off Off On Off English Access Adjust chosen option or access chosen menu.
Tuning Channel Selection (Not available for TX-20LA2A) Select the most easily viewed channel selection method. 2ch 4ch 6ch 8ch 10ch 12ch 14ch 16ch 18ch 20ch Position Example Programme Number Channel Display Received Channel 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 When the Ch select is on Position, and Auto tuning is performed, the unit memorises the channels tuned in order from Programme No.1. Press the 1 button to view channel 2.
Tuning Auto tuning Auto tuning automatically retunes your TV. This feature is useful if, e.g., you move house and wish to retune your TV to receive the local stations. MENU Press the MENU button. Move to choose Setup menu. OK Access Setup menu. Move to choose Tuning menu. Access Tuning menu. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 Move to choose Auto tuning. Access Auto tuning.
Tuning Manual tuning It is possible to retune individual programme positions: Press the MENU button. MENU OK Move to choose Setup menu. Access Setup menu. Move to choose Tuning menu. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 Access Tuning menu. Move to choose Manual tuning. TV Access Manual tuning. Example: TX-20LA2M Select the programme position to be tuned. 10 CH10 Press repeatedly until required station is found. When the desired station is found, press the OK button to store.
Channel Allocation Sys select CH DISPLAY China HK/UK 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 – 1 2 – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – 21 11 12 13 14 15 16 12 13 19 20 21 22 23 24 Asia/M.East NZ/INDONES – – 2 – 1 2 11 12 – – – – – – – 21 11 – – – – – – – – 21 Australia E.
Picture menu Press the MENU button. MENU Move to choose Picture menu. OK Access Picture menu. Move to choose menu option. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Adjust chosen option or access chosen menu. 0 TV/AV Press the TV/AV button at any time to go back to watching TV. TV Menu Menu mode will be memorized for each TV, AV1 and AV2 mode. Dynamic / Standard / Cinema You can change the level of each Item (Backlight, Contrast, Brightness, Colour, Sharpness, NTSC-Tint, Colour temperature, AI and D.
Sound menu Press the MENU button. MENU Move to choose Sound menu. OK Access Sound menu. Move to choose menu option. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Adjust chosen option or access chosen menu. Press the TV/AV button at any time to go back to watching TV. 0 TV/AV TV Menu Menu mode will be memorized for each TV, AV1 and AV2 mode. Music / News / Cinema You can change the level of each Item (Bass and Treble) for each Menu (Music, News and Cinema). Volume Increase or decrease output volume.
Setup menu MENU Press the MENU button. Move to choose Setup menu. OK Access Setup menu. Move to choose menu option. Adjust chosen option or access chosen menu. TV/AV Allows you to choose 2 modes. See page 21. • TX-20LA2A TOP / List • other FASTEXT / List Off timer Switches the TV off within a preset time which you can choose from between 0 to 90 minutes in 15 minute intervals. Switching is also possible by pressing the Off timer button.
Aspect Controls The TV will allow you to enjoy viewing the picture at its optimum size and aspect. ASPECT The aspect mode changes each time the ASPECT button is pressed. OK 4:3 16:9 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 Mode Picture Explanation 4:3 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 16:9 will display a 16:9 picture at its standard 16:9 size and can be selected if you wish to view in this format.
Teletext operation • Teletext features may vary depending on the Broadcasting Companies and is only available if the channel selected is transmitting Teletext. • Pressing the MENU button whilst in Teletext operation will display the backlight function with a white bar and the contrast function with a cyan bar, press to alter the setting as required. • Pressing the MENU button whilst in Teletext operation will display special function options at the bottom of the screen.
Teletext operation It is not possible to change the programme position when in News flash, Update or Sub Coded Page Access operation. Blue 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 OK F.P. 0 MENU Yellow 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Update Display Press the MENU button to display special functions, followed by the Yellow button to view the TV picture whilst searching for a Teletext page. When found, the screen will display the page number at the top left. Press the Yellow button to view the page.
Teletext operation MENU Blue Alternatively, if you know which sub page you require, press the MENU button (to display special functions) followed by the Blue button; T**** will be displayed where the page number is normally found. Enter desired sub page number before the T**** disappears. e.g., to select page 6 enter 0, 0, 0 and 6. Press the Yellow button to view the TV picture whilst waiting for more sub pages to be found. The sub pages found will be displayed across the top of the screen.
VCR / DVD operation The Remote Control is capable of operating some functions of selected VCR and DVD (Digital Versatile Disc) equipment. Some VCR and DVD equipment have different functions, so to ensure compatibility please refer to the equipment’s instruction book or consult your dealer for details.
Remote control setting 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. VCR 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 VCR / DVD Stop button.
Troubleshooting If there is a problem with your LCD 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).
Specifications Power Source Power Consumption LCD Screen Size Sound Speaker Audio Output Headphones Receiving Systems / Band name Receiving Channels Aerial - Rear Operating Conditions Connection Terminals AV1 AV2 MONITOR OUT AC 110 - 240 V, 50 / 60 Hz Average use : 68 W Standby condition : 0.5 W 19.6-inch (50 cm) 4:3 aspect ratio LCD panel (640 × 480 pixels) 401 mm (W) × 299 mm (H) 9 cm × 5 cm, 2 pcs, 16 Ω 6 W (3 W + 3 W ), 10 % THD M3 (3.
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 Warranty Service purposes. Model Number Serial Number Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. Web Site : http://www.panasonic.co.jp/global/ 2004 Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.
