Operating Instructions N 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 C 0 LCD TV Model No. TX-20LB5F/G The image shown is for illustration purpose only. Please read these instructions before operating your set and retain them for future reference.
Welcome Dear Panasonic Customer, We hope that you have many years of enjoyment from your new TV. The Quick Start Guide section at the beginning of this instruction book will allow you to use the TV as quickly as possible. We recommend that you then read the complete instruction book, and keep it to refer to as you explore the range of advanced features that this LCD TV offers. Contents Warnings and Precautions ......................................... 3 Accessories .........................................
Warnings and Precautions • This TV set is designed to operate on 15 V DC from adapter which operate on AC 100-240 V, 50 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. • Keep unneeded small parts and other objects out of the reach of small children.
Fitting remote control batteries 1 2 3 + - + - “R6 (UM3)” size Pull and hold the hook, then open the battery cover. Insert batteries - note correct polarity ( + and -). Replace the cover. • Make sure that the batteries are fitted the correct way round. • Do not mix old batteries with new batteries. Remove old, exhausted batteries immediately. • Do not mix different battery types, i.e. Alkaline and Manganese or use rechargeable (Ni-Cd, Ni-MH) batteries.
Quick Start Guide 1 Connection and setting up options Please ensure that the unit is disconnected from the mains before attaching or disconnecting any leads. RF cable (Not supplied) Scart cables (Not supplied) RF cable (Not supplied) VCR / DVD OR Recorder Plug in aerial and connect ancillary equipment. 2 Connect the TV to AC adapter and its mains plug to the wall socket. Press the switch on the TV set to turn the set on. To switch the TV set to Standby mode, press the button on the remote control.
Basic controls: top panel and remote control 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. F (Function select) Displays the On Screen Display functions, use repeatedly to select from the available functions - Volume, Contrast, Brightness, Colour, Sharpness, Tint (in NTSC mode), Bass, Treble, Balance and Tuning mode.
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 OK The up and down cursor buttons are used to move the cursor and select menus. N The left and right cursor buttons are used to access menus, adjust levels or to select from a range of options.
Picture menu Press the MENU button. MENU OK Move to choose Picture menu. Access Picture menu. N Move to choose menu option. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 C 0 Adjust chosen option or access chosen menu. Press the EXIT button at any time to go back to watching TV. EXIT TV Viewing mode The Viewing mode menu allows you to select three different screen settings - Dynamic, Normal and Cinema.
Sound menu Press the MENU button. MENU OK Move to choose Sound menu. Access Sound menu. N Move to choose menu option. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 C 0 Adjust chosen option or access chosen menu. Press the EXIT button at any time to go back to watching TV. EXIT TV Press the OK button after having adjusted some features to store the new settings as the default (replacing the factory setting). Bass Increase or decrease level to enhance or minimise lower, deeper sound output.
Setup menu MENU Press the MENU button. OK Move to choose Setup menu. Access Setup menu. N Move to choose menu option. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 C 0 Adjust chosen option or access chosen menu. Press the EXIT button at any time to go back to watching TV. EXIT TV Teletext Allows you to choose between TOP/FLOF or List mode. (see page 18) Off timer Switches the TV off within a preset time which you can choose from between 0 to 90 minutes in 15 minute intervals.
Tuning menu – overview Press the MENU button. Move to choose Setup menu. Access Setup menu. Move to choose Tuning menu. Access Tuning menu. Move to choose menu option. Adjust chosen option or access chosen menu. Press the EXIT button at any time to go back to watching TV. Press the OK button after having adjusted some features to store the new settings as the default (replacing the factory setting).
Tuning menu – Programme edit MENU Press the MENU button. Move to choose Setup menu. OK Access Setup menu. N Move to choose Tuning menu. Access Tuning menu. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 C 0 Move to choose Programme edit. Access Programme edit. TV Move to choose programme position (e.g., Prog. 3). Make required change, e.g., moving a programme channel (see the relevant procedure below). EXIT Press the EXIT button at any time to go back to watching TV.
Tuning menu – Programme edit Renaming a programme channel Programme edit Move to the Name column. Choose the new character. The box at the bottom of the screen shows the character currently selected. Prog. Chan. Name Lock Sys 1 2 3 4 5 CH21 CH51 CH41 CH47 CH37 ABC XYZ FTP 123 456 Off Off Off Off Off SC1 SC1 SC1 SC1 SC1 ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRST UVWXYZ+- 0123456789 Move to the next character position. Continue until renaming is done. Press the OK button to store the new name.
Programme Guide The Programme Guide shows programme list. To view a list of the stations that have been found, press the STATUS button on the remote control. Then, to go to your selected page, press color button. 1 CH44 SC1 Color bar and information on the screen will disappear if you do not press any color button. VCR -> 24 In this guide, use the cursor buttons to move the cursor bar around the list. Use the RED and GREEN button to step through the guide page by page.
Tuning menu – Auto setup Auto setup 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. OK Move to choose Setup menu. Access Setup menu. N Move to choose Tuning menu. Access Tuning menu. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 C 0 Move to choose Auto setup. TV Access Auto setup. Press to confirm start.
Tuning menu – Manual tuning It is possible to retune individual programme positions: MENU Press the MENU button. OK Move to choose Setup menu. Access Setup menu. N Move to choose Tuning menu. Access Tuning menu. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 C 0 Move to choose Manual tuning. TV Access Manual tuning. Select the programme position to be tuned. 1 CH12 Press repeatedly until required station is found. Flash at store Manual tuning When the desired station is found, press the OK button to store.
Aspect Controls The TV will allow you to enjoy viewing the picture at its optimum size and aspect, including widescreen cinema format pictures. Press the ASPECT button repeatedly to move through the two aspect options: ASPECT 4:3, 16:9 OK N OR Press the ASPECT button. Whilst the on screen selector keys are displayed, use the Red or Green buttons to move in either direction through the two aspect options.
VCR / DVD operation The Remote Control is capable of operating some functions of selected Panasonic VCRs 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. Standby Press to switch the VCR, DVD or DVD recorder to Standby mode. Press again to switch back on.
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 contrast function with a white 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. 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 9 7 VCR 0 F.P. Red Green Yellow Blue MENU Yellow Favourite Page (F.P.) Stores a favourite page in memory for instant recall. To store such a page, the TV must be in List mode, and programme position must be from 1 -25. Select the page number, then press and hold Blue button. The page number is now stored. Press F.P. to recall stored 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.
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 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 How to connect the AV1 Scart terminal AV1 VCR SET TOP BOX DVD PLAYER CAMCORDER GAME CONSOLE / COMPUTER(RGB) How to connect the AV2 Input terminals VCR / S-VIDEO VCR DVD PLAYER CAMCORDER S-VIDEO CAMCORDER Video OUT S-Video OUT Audio OUT R V L L R S-V S-VIDEO AUDIO Connect the S-VIDEO or VIDEO terminal VIDEO Notes: • Additional equipment and cables shown are not supplied with this TV set. • Do not connect a computer with TTL output (5V) to this set.
Troubleshooting If there is a problem with your 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).
Maintenance Neutral To clean this set, wipe with a soft, dry cloth. If the surfaces are extremely dirty, use a soft cloth dipped in soap-and-water solution or a detergent weak detergent solution. • Use eyeglass cleaner to remove stubborn dirt from the LCD. • Never use alcohol, paint thinner or benzine to clean this set. • Before using chemically treated cloth, read the instructions that came with the cloth carefully. • Do not wipe the LCD with water. Wipe the cabinet with a soft cloth.
Specifications Power Source Power Consumption LCD Screen Size Sound Speaker Audio Output Headphones Receiving Systems / Band name AC 100-240 V, 50 Hz TV set DC 15V. 4.67 A Max. Average use : 50 W Standby condition : 2.5 W VGA (640 x 480 pixels) 4:3 aspect ratio LCD panel 408 mm (W) x 306 mm (H) 9 cm x 5 cm, 2 pcs, 4 Ω 4 W (2.0 W + 2.0 W ), 20% THD M3 (3.
Information on Disposal for Users of Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment (private households) This symbol on the products and/or accompanying documents means that used electrical and electronic products should not be mixed with general household waste. For proper treatment, recovery and recycling, please take these products to designated collection points, where they will be accepted on a free of charge basis.
