Please read these instructions before operating your set and retain them for future reference. English Operating Instructions STILL SURROUND ASPECT R-TUNE MENU TV/AV TV/TEXT F.P. INDEX HOLD Model No. The illustration shown is an image. LCD TV TX-20LA2M TX-20LA2A TX-20LA2X TQBC0857-1...
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.
• Examples of still pictures include logos, video games, computer images, teletext and images displayed in 16:9 mode. • This type of LCD panel damage, is not an operating defect, and as such is not covered by the Panasonic warranty.
Page 4
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.
Fitting remote control batteries Pull and hold the hook, then open the battery 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.
Antenna connection For proper reception of VHF / UHF channels, an external antenna is required. For best reception, an outdoor antenna is recommended. 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 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: Press the TV/AV button.
Audio / Video connections To bundle the cables with the clamper 1. Pull upward. 2. Put the cables and close. Note: Do not put the antenna cable and the power cord together to avoid noise. How to connect the Monitor Output terminals to other Equipment Example of output signal source VIDEO MONITOR...
Audio / Video connections How to connect the DVD Input terminals Y, P Example of input signal source COMPONENT VIDEO OUT DVD PLAYER Digital TV-SET-TOP-BOX (DTV-STB) Note: Component input terminals are used for 525i or 625i signal. Power On / Off Remote control signal sensor Power Indicator...
You can select the numbers directly by pressing Programme Number button and the two digit Numbers by pressing “Two Digit” and Programme Number buttons. Not available for TX-20LA2A. Programme Number 8 ... Programme Number 12... Ch select = Direct You can select the number directly by pressing the corresponding Programme Number button.
Note: The Help box is not shown in the menu pictures in this instruction book due to space limitations. Language (Not available for TX-20LA2A) You can select the On Screen Display language. Press the MENU button. Move to choose Language.
Pressing the OK button after having adjusted some features will store the setting as the default (replacing the factory setting). Ch select Not available for TX-20LA2A. (Channel selection) Select the most easily viewed channel selection method. See page 13. Sys select Select the system.
Tuning Channel Selection (Not available for TX-20LA2A) Select the most easily viewed channel selection method. 10ch 12ch 14ch 16ch 18ch 20ch Example Programme Channel Number Display Example Programme Channel Number Display – – – – – Position Received When the Ch select is on Position, and Auto tuning is...
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. Press the MENU button. Move to choose Setup menu. Access Setup menu. Move to choose Tuning menu.
Tuning Manual tuning It is possible to retune individual programme positions: Press the MENU button. Move to choose Setup menu. Access Setup menu. Move to choose Tuning menu. Access Tuning menu. Move to choose Manual tuning. Access Manual tuning. Select the programme position to be tuned. Press repeatedly until required station is found.
Picture menu Press the MENU button. Move to choose Picture menu. Access Picture menu. Move to choose menu option. Adjust chosen option or access chosen menu. Press the TV/AV button at any time to go back to watching TV. Menu Menu mode will be memorized for each TV, AV1 and AV2 mode.
Sound menu Press the MENU button. Move to choose Sound menu. Access Sound menu. Move to choose menu option. Adjust chosen option or access chosen menu. Press the TV/AV button at any time to go back to watching TV. Menu Menu mode will be memorized for each TV, AV1 and AV2 mode.
NTSC 4.43 is a trick playback mode used in special VCR’s to playback NTSC recorded video tapes through PAL television equipment. Text select Not available for TX-20LA2A. Select character set, so that all characters needed are available for text on teletext pages. English / CIS / E.Europe / Persian Tuning menu Provides access to many other features including Sys select and Auto tuning.
Aspect Controls The TV will allow you to enjoy viewing the picture at its optimum size and aspect. The aspect mode changes each time the ASPECT button is pressed. 16:9 Mode Picture 4 : 3 4 : 3 16 : 9 16 : 9 Still Press the STILL button to freeze the picture.
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 •...
Page 22
Teletext operation It is not possible to change the programme position when in News flash, Update or Sub Coded Page Access operation. 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 the programme position must be from 1 - 25.
Page 23
Teletext operation 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. MENU Enter desired sub page number before the T**** disappears. Blue e.g., to select page 6 enter 0, 0, 0 and 6.
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. Stereo / Bilingual Sound Selection When you receive the stereo / bilingual sound system, sound output modes can be selected by pressing the Stereo / Bilingual Sound Selection button.
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. 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.
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 AC 110 - 240 V, 50 / 60 Hz Power Consumption Average use : 68 W Standby condition : 0.5 W 19.6-inch (50 cm) 4:3 aspect ratio LCD panel (640 Screen Size 401 mm (W) Sound Speaker 9 cm Audio Output 6 W (3 W + 3 W ), 10 % THD...
Page 28
Warranty Service purposes. Model Number Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. Web Site : http://www.panasonic.co.jp/global/ 2004 Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved. Serial Number Printed in Japan...