Panasonic Lcd Television Tc 20la5 Operating Instructions

							Operating Instructions
LCD Television
TQBC2002
Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read these instructions completely.
Please keep this manual for future reference.
LCD TV shown above is model TC-20LA5.
TC-20LA5
TC-20LE5Model No.
English
Español[Resumen] For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA (7262)
or visit us at www.panasonic.com/contactinfo (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) 
						

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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.The exclamation point within a
triangle is intended to tell the user
that important operating and
servicing instructions are in the
papers with the appliance.
Important Safety Instructions
■ Note to CATV System Installer: This reminder is provided to direct the CATV system installer’s 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.
■ Secure ventilation
Slots and openings in the cabinet and the back or bottom are provided for ventilation, and to ensure reliable operation
of the LCD TV and to protect it from overheating. These openings must not be blocked or covered. There should be at
least 10 cm of space from these openings. The openings should never be blocked by placing the LCD TV on a bed, sofa,
rug or other similar surface. This LCD TV should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase unless proper
ventilation is provided.
■ Important Safety Instructions for LCD TV
1) Read these instructions.
2) Keep these instructions.
3) Heed all warnings.
4) Follow all instructions.
5) Do not use this apparatus near water.
6) Clean only with dry cloth.
7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
8)Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers)
that produce heat.
9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one
wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third
prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement
of the obsolete outlet.
10)Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the
point where they exit from the apparatus.
11)Only use attachments / accessories specified by the manufacturer.
12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the
apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart / apparatus combination to avoid injury
from tip-over.
13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
14) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in
any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the
apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
15) Operate only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power
supplied to your home consult your television dealer or local power company.
16) Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the LCD TV.
17) Never push objects of any kind into this LCD TV through cabinet slots as they may touch dangerous voltage points
or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the LCD TV.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN 
						

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18)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. Section 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
conductors, location of antenna discharge unit, connection to
grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding
electrode.
19)An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity
of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits,
or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When
installing an outside antenna system extreme care should be
taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as
contact with them might be fatal.
20) Unplug this LCD TV from the wall outlet, and refer servicing
to qualified service personnel under the following conditions:
a. When the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed.
b. If liquid has been spilled into the LCD TV.
c. If the LCD TV has been exposed to rain or water.
d.If the LCD TV does not operate normally by following the operating instructions.
Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as improper adjustment of other controls
may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the LCD TV to normal
operation.
e. If the LCD TV has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged.
f. When the LCD TV exhibits a distinct change in performance - this indicates a need for service.
21)When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician uses replacement parts specified by the
manufacturer that have the same characteristics as the original parts. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire,
electric shock, or other hazards.
22)WARNING : TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO
RAIN OR MOISTURE.
DO NOT PLACE LIQUID CONTAINERS  (FLOWER VASES, CUPS, COSMETICS, ETC.) ABOVE THE
SET. (INCLUDING ON SHELVES ABOVE, ETC.)
23)WARNING : KEEP UNNEEDED SMALL PARTS AND OTHER OBJECTS OUT OF THE REACH OF SMALL
CHILDREN. THESE OBJECTS CAN BE ACCIDENTALLY SWALLOWED. ALSO, BE CAREFUL ABOUT
PACKAGING MATERIALS AND PLASTIC SHEETS.
24)CAUTION : TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT USE THIS PLUG WITH A RECEPTACLE OR OTHER
OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE.
25)CAUTION : USE WITH OTHER STAND MAY RESULT IN INSTABILITY POSSIBLY CAUSING INJURY.
26)CAUTION : DANGER OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS INCORRECTLY REPLACED. REPLACE ONLY WITH THE
SAME OR EQUIVALENT TYPE.
Important Safety Instructions
■This product utilizes tin-lead solder, and has a fluorescent lamp containing a small amount of mercury. Disposal
of these materials may be regulated in your community due to environmental considerations. For disposal or
recycling information please contact your local authorities, or the Electronics Industries Alliance: 
www.eiae.org.
NOTE:•This equipment is designed to operate in North America and other countries where the broadcasting system
and AC house current is exactly the same as in North America.
ANTENNA
DISCHARGE UNIT
(NEC SECTION 810-20)
GROUNDING
CONDUCTORS
(NEC SECTION 810-21)
GROUND CLAMPS GROUND CLAMPANTENNA
LEAD-IN WIRE
POWER SERVICE
GROUNDING
ELECTRODE SYSTEM
(NEC ART 250, PART H) ELECTRIC
SERVICE
EQUIPMENT
EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER
(NEC) NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE 
						

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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, and record the model number and serial number of your set in the
space provided on the rear cover of these instructions.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a TV Broadcast Receiver, pursuant to Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee
that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause or receive interference, which
can be determined by turning equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more
of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the TV antenna.
Increase the separation between TV and other equipment.
Connect TV into separate outlet from other equipment.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio / TV technician for help.
FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void
the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
The ENERGY STAR 
label, a symbol for energy efficiency, was created by the U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to help
customers identify products that can save them money and protect the environment by
saving energy.  The ENERGY STAR
 compliant products generally consume less energy
than similar standard products.
Federal Communication Commission Information
For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA (7262)
or visit us at www.panasonic.com/contactinfo (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) 
						

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Table of Contents
Check the accessories before installation.
• 
Operating Instructions• Remote Control Transmitter
   (EUR7726020R)
SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES
• Batteries for the Remote
  Control Transmitter (2 × AA size)• Warranty Card
• Product Registration Card
and Customer Care Plan
Card (For U.S.A.)
TV
Maintenance
To clean this unit, wipe with a soft, dry cloth.
If the surfaces are extremely dirty, use a soft cloth dipped in a soap and water
solution or a weak detergent solution.
• Use eyeglass cleaner to remove stubborn dirt from the LCD.
• Never use alcohol, paint thinner or benzine to clean this unit.
• Before using a chemically treated cloth, carefully read the instructions that came
with the cloth.Mild
detergent
CAUTION :
If water or similar substances get inside the monitor via the liquid crystal panel surface, a malfunction may result.Important Safety Instructions ...................................... 2
SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES ........................................... 5
Maintenance .................................................................. 5
Installation ..................................................................... 6
Remote control battery installation ............................... 6
Connections .................................................................. 7
Antenna Connection .................................................... 7
Cable Box Connection ................................................. 7
Connecting Other Equipment ....................................... 8
Connecting Headphones / Earphones ......................... 9
Power ON / OFF ............................................................. 9
Menu Operations ......................................................... 10
Basic Controls ............................................................. 12
Tuning Channels ......................................................... 13
LOCK ............................................................................ 14
CLOSED CAPTION ...................................................... 18
INPUT LABEL .............................................................. 19
OTHER ADJUST .......................................................... 19PICTURE ADJUST ....................................................... 20
AUDIO ADJUST ........................................................... 21
ASPECT Controls ........................................................ 22
Troubleshooting .......................................................... 30
CUSTOMER SERVICES DIRECTORY (for U.S.A.) ..... 31
Specifications ............................................... back cover
Manuel de instrucciones  [ Resumen ]
Instalación ........................................................... 23
Instalación de las pilas del mando a distancia .... 23
Conexión .............................................................. 24
Conexión de antena ............................................ 24
Conexión del receptor de TV por cable .............. 24
Conexión de auriculares ..................................... 25
Conexión/desconexión de la alimentación ...... 25
Operaciones con menús .................................... 26
Controles básicos ............................................... 28
Sintonización de canales ................................... 29 
						

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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.
How to use the LCD stand
Adjust the stand to your desired angle.
Optional External Equipment
The Video/Audio connection between components can be made with shielded video and audio cables. For best performance,
Antenna cables should utilize 75 ohm coaxial shielded wire. Cables are available from your dealer or electronic supply
store.
Before you purchase any cables, be sure you know what type of output and input connectors your various components
require. Also determine the length of cable you’ll need.
For optimum quality picture
When the LCD is exposed to light from outdoors or lighting fixtures, high-contrast pictures may not be displayed clearly.
Turn off florescent lamps near the LCD and place in a location not exposed to outdoor light.
How to hang the LCD Television on the wall
This LCD Television is for use only with the following optional accessory. Use with any other type of optional accessories
may cause instability which could result in the possibility of injury.
• Wall-hanging bracket .................................................................................... TY-WK22LR1W
 
Precaution on battery use
Incorrect installation can cause battery leakage and corrosion that will damage the remote control transmitter.
Disposal of batteries should be in an environmentally manner.
Observe the following precautions:
1. Always use new batteries when replacing the old set.
2. Do not attempt to charge, short-circuit, disassemble, heat or burn used batteries.
3. Battery replacement is necessary when remote control acts sporadically or fails to operate this unit. Requires two AA batteries.
1. Open the battery cover.2. Install the batteries and
replace the cover. Note the
correct polarity (+ and -).
Remote control battery installation
Installation
• TC-20LE5
The stand angle is fixed 14° back. • TC-20LA5
The stand angle can be adjusted between 5° forward and
15° back, and rotated 30° to the right/left.
Notes:
• Do not drop, apply shock to or step on the remote control.
• Do not spill water on the remote control.
• Do not place objects between the remote control and remote control receiver.
• Do not use remote controls for other equipment at the same time.
•If the TV does not operate even when using the remote control from a close range, it is time to replace the batteries.
Refer to the label on back of the remote control for directions on replacing batteries.Always be sure to ask a qualified
technician to carry out set-up.
3030
15 514
Front
Front
Front 
						

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AUDIOVIDEOS-VIDEOR RL
LY
PBPR1
2AUDIOCOMPORNENT VIDEO INPUTINPUTVIDEO
ANT
AUDIOVIDEOS-VIDEOR RL
LY
PBPR1
2AUDIOCOMPORNENT VIDEO INPUTINPUTVIDEO
ANT
AUDIOVIDEOS-VIDEOR RL
LY
PBPR1
2AUDIOCOMPORNENT VIDEO INPUTINPUTVIDEO
ANT
Connections
Antenna Connection
For proper reception of VHF/UHF channels, an external antenna is required. For best reception, an outdoor antenna is
recommended. The antenna mode must be set to TV (see page 13, MODE selection).
75 Ohm
Coaxial Cable
Mixer UHF Antenna VHF Antenna
Antenna Terminal
F-Type Antenna
Adapter Note:
Cables and adapters are not supplied with this set.
Back of the TV
Incoming 75 Ohm Cable from
Home Antenna / Cable Company Back of the TV
Back of the TV • For reception of cable channels (01 - 125), connect the cable supplied by your local cable company. The antenna mode
must be set to CABLE (see page 13, MODE selection).
• Certain cable systems offset some channels to reduce interference or have Premium (scrambled) channels. A cable
converter box is required for proper reception. Check with your local cable company for its compatibility requirements.
• Set the TV channel to CH3 or CH4, cable when using this connection.
Cable Box Connection
Cable Box
Cable Box and VCR
Incoming 75 Ohm Cable from
Home Antenna / Cable Company CABLE BOX OUTPUTINPUT
VCR
ANT INPUT
ANT OUTPUT
CABLE BOX OUTPUTINPUT 
						

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AUDIOVIDEOS-VIDEOR RL
LY
PBPR1
2AUDIOCOMPORNENT VIDEO INPUTINPUT
VIDEO
VHF     UHF
AUDIO
VIDEOS-VIDEO
R
RLLY
P
B
PR1
2AUDIO
COMPONENT  VIDEO  INPUTINPUT
VIDEO
Pr Pb Y
LR
LRAudio
OUTS-Video
OUT Video
OUT
AUDIOVIDEOS-VIDEO
R RL
LY
P
BPR1
2AUDIO
COMPORNENT VIDEO INPUTINPUT
VIDEO
VHF     UHF
COMPONENT VIDEO OUTAudio
OUT
Note:
To avoid noise do not put the
antenna cable and the power cord
together.
Connecting Other Equipment
Connections
Notes:
• Only 480i and 480p are available through the component input terminals.
• When connecting video cables, priority is given to the S-Video cable when both the S-VIDEO input terminal and the
VIDEO input terminal are connected.
• With a monaural VCR, connect the monaural audio cable to the AUDIO-L terminal.
• Please make inquiries of video game manufacturers concerning component cables to connect with video game console.AUDIO
cable DVD/STB
COMPONENT
VIDEO cable
AUDIO cableVIDEO
cableS-VIDEO cable
Super-VHS VCR
CAMCORDERVIDEO GAME
CONSOLE
To bundle the cables
with the clamper
[Example]
1. Pull upward.
2.Put the cables  in the clamper
and close. 
						

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Connections
M3 plug (Not supplied)
Connecting Headphones / Earphones
Power ON / OFF
Connecting the Plug to the Wall Outlet
Note:
The TV consumes some power as long as the power
cord is inserted into the wall outlet.
Press to turn the TV’s main power on/off.
•Power indicator
Main power ON : Green
Main power OFF : No light
The screen below is displayed for a while when the
TV is turned on. Main Power
switch
e.g.Power cord AC120V, 60Hz
On the main unit
POWER
TV/VIDEO VOL CH
1
2VHF  /  UHFAUDIOVIDEOS-VIDEOR RL
LY
PBPR1
2AUDIOCOMPORNENT VIDEO INPUTINPUTVIDEO
POWER
Press to turn the TV on/off.
• Power indicator
Power ON : Green
Power OFF (Standby) : Red
• This does not work when the main power is off (No
light) (see above). Remote control
signal sensor Power Indicator
Note:
Select the menu language before operating the TV
(see page 11, LANGUAGE).
On the remote control
4 : 3CH 6STEREO
SAP
MONO 
						

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Menu Operations
Press to display MENU screen.
ON SCREEN HELP ‘Instruction’ box
An On Screen Help box is displayed when a menu is displayed on the TV. This
Help box indicates which keys on the remote control are used to navigate the
menu shown.
12
MENU
ADJUSTSET  UP
LANGUAGE
PROGRAM  CH
LOCK
CLOSED  CAPTION
INPUT  LABEL
OTHER  ADJUST
MENU
ADJUSTSET  UP
LANGUAGE
PROGRAM  CH
LOCK
CLOSED  CAPTION
INPUT  LABEL
OTHER  ADJUST
MANUAL  PROGRAM
ENTER  CHANNEL
121
RETURN DELETE
CH  SELECTADD
or
MENU
ADJUST
PICTURE
AUDIOSET  UP
PICTURE  ADJUST
AUDIO  ADJUST
MENU
ADJUST
PICTURE
AUDIOSET  UP
PICTURE  ADJUST
AUDIO  ADJUST
MENU
ADJUST
PICTURE
AUDIOSET  UP
PICTURE  ADJUST
AUDIO  ADJUST