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Combination 15.2˝ Diagonal
LCD TV/DVD Player
Operating Instructions
TC-15LV1L
Model No.
This manual is divided into two parts, the "Install and TV Adjusts" and "DVD Operation Guide" :
Install and TV Adjusts: Details on installation of the unit and adjustments to achieve optimum quality of the TV.
DVD Operation Guide: Details on operating instructions for playing discs such as DVDs and CDs.
Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read these instructions completely. Please keep this
manual for future reference.
TQBC0500
English
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- Page 1 Combination 15.2˝ Diagonal LCD TV/DVD Player Operating Instructions TC-15LV1L Model No. This manual is divided into two parts, the “Install and TV Adjusts” and “DVD Operation Guide” : Install and TV Adjusts: Details on installation of the unit and adjustments to achieve optimum quality of the TV.
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Page 2: Important Safety Instructions
Important Safety Instructions CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN The lightning flash with arrow The exclamation point within head within a triangle is a triangle is intended to tell intended to tell the user that the user that important parts inside the product are operating and servicing a risk of electric shock to... - Page 3 Important Safety Instructions 17) If an outside antenna is connected to the television equipment, be sure the antenna system is grounded EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS so as to provide some protection against voltage surges ANTENNA PER (NEC) NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE LEAD-IN WIRE and built up static charges.
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Page 4: Federal Communication Commission Information
Dear Panasonic Customer Welcome to the Panasonic family of customers. We hope that you will have many years of enjoyment from your new combination 15.2 ″ Diagonal LCD TV/DVD player. 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 Installation and TV Settings Important Safety Instructions ........2 Playing a VCR or other peripheral equipment ..18 Federal Communication Commission Information ..4 Setting condition to be displayed ......19 Installation ..............6 Child lock ..............20 Disc handling ............... -
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. To ensure optimum picture quality do not position magnetic equipment (motors, fans, other speakers, etc.) nearby. -
Page 7: Supplied Accessories
Installation SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES Check the accessories before installations. • • • Operating Instruction book Remote Control Transmitter Battery for the Remote Control (TNQE284) Transmitter (2 × AAA size) EJECT DISPALY POWER ANGLE ENTER MENU RETURN SKIP SLOW/SEARCH STOP PAUSE PLAY ASPECT TV/VIDEO MUTE SLEEP... -
Page 8: Connecting The Antenna Cable To The Rf In Terminal
Installation Connecting the Antenna Cable to the RF In Terminal Antenna Connection - For proper reception of VHF/ Using the Cable Cover UHF channels, an external antenna is required. For 1. Installing the cable clamp. best reception an outdoor antenna is recommended. Antenna Mode must be set to TV. -
Page 9: Antenna Connection (Cable Box, And Vcr)
Installation Antenna Connection (Cable Box, and VCR) Use this configuration when connecting the TV to a cable TV system using a Cable Box and VCR. CABLE BOX ANTENNA TERMINALS ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE TV OUTPUT INPUT TERMINAL ON THE BACK OF THE CABLE BOX Connect the cable from the Connect the cable from the... -
Page 10: How To Connect The Input Terminals
Installation How to connect the input terminals Connects VCRs and other peripheral equipment (Super-VHS VCR) (DVD Player) Audio Video S-Video COMPONENT Audio VIDEO OUT S-VIDEO cable VIDEO Connect the S-VIDEO or VIDEO Terminal. AUDIO How to connect the DVD OUT Terminals (TV) S-Video Audio... -
Page 11: 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. How to Turn the Power On Push the POWER switch on the TV to turn the set on. -
Page 12: Location Of Controls
Location of Controls Controls on the TV POWER switch Remote control sensor Input mode selection button (See page 18) ASPECT mode selection button (See page 21) Volume up (+) / down (–) buttons Channel up ( For DVD/CD disc operation. (Refer to “DVD/CD Operation down ( ) buttons... - Page 13 Location of Controls Stand-by (ON/OFF) button TV must first be plugged into the wall outlet and turned on at the power switch (See pages 12, 38, 39). Use with DVD operation. (Refer to “DVD/CD Operation Guide”...See page 35) EJECT button Press to eject DVD or CD.
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Page 14: Flow Chart Of Tv Menu
Flow Chart of TV menu EJECT DISPLAY POWER ANGLE If the TV MENU MENU button is pressed, ADJUST SET UP MENU ENTER the MENU screen PICTURE PAGE will be displayed. PICTURE ADJUST RETURN ENTER If the TV MENU SELECT POSITION / SIZE button is pressed MENU RETURN... - Page 15 Flow Chart of TV menu PICTURE ADJUST POSITION/SIZE AUDIO ADJUST menu menu menu PICTURE ADJUST POSITION / SIZE AUDIO ADJUST NORMALIZE NORMAL NORMAL ENTER ENTER STANDARD PIC MODE PAGE MODE AUTO PAGE NORMALIZE BACK LIGHT BASS RETURN RETURN SELECT SELECT SIZE PICTURE TREBLE...
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Page 16: Selecting Language
Selecting LANGUAGE It is possible to change the screen menu language to a different language. (English, Français, Español) Press the TV MENU button to display the MENU screen and MENU ADJUST SET UP select SET UP. ENTER PAGE Press to select LANGUAGE. LANGUAGE RETURN Press to display the LANGUAGE... -
Page 17: Tuning Channels (Manual Channel Programming)
Press to select YES. AUTO PROGRAM In "AUTO PROGRAM" Press to select NO. ENTER CHANNEL If YES selection MENU STOP Press to run AUTO PROGRAM Channels will automatically advance until all channels have been scanned. Channel numbers with a video signal present will turn light blue indicating it has been stored in the Channel Scan Memory. Press the RETURN button to return to the PROGRAM CHANNELS screen. -
Page 18: Playing A Vcr Or Other Peripheral Equipment
Playing a VCR or other peripheral equipment Confirming connections Confirm that the TV is in standby mode. To S-video output or video output Video camera To audio output Laser Disc Player DVD player This equipment can also be connected to the rear terminals. -
Page 19: Setting Condition To Be Displayed
Setting condition to be displayed DISPLAY (On-screen display) Press this button to display channel number, off-timer remaining DISPLAY EJECT DISPLAY time, screen modes, and other settings. Display fades away POWER after about 3 seconds. Press this button again to delete channel ANGLE number display. -
Page 20: Child Lock
Child lock EJECT DISPLAY POWER When CHILD LOCK is ON, the Disc cannot be ejected with the EJECT button. (The message below is displayed.) ANGLE CHILD LOCK ON EJECT ENTER MENU RETURN SLOW/SEARCH SKIP On remote On TV set STOP PAUSE PLAY Press the TV MENU button to display the MENU screen and select... -
Page 21: Aspect Controls
ASPECT Controls The TV will allow you to enjoy viewing the picture at its maximum size, including wide screen cinema format picture. ASPECT button ASPECT STOP PAUSE PLAY The aspect mode changes each time the ASPECT button is pressed. NORMAL JUST ASPECT TV/VIDEO... -
Page 22: Picture Adjustments
Picture Adjustments Press the TV MENU button to display the MENU screen and select ADJUST. MENU Press to select PICTURE ADJUST. ADJUST SET UP ENTER ENTER PICTURE PAGE PICTURE ADJUST RETURN SELECT POSITION / SIZE AUDIO Press to display the PICTURE ADJUST AUDIO ADJUST screen. - Page 23 Picture Adjustments BACKLIGHT Luminance of the back light is adjusted. PICTURE PICTURE ADJUST Selects proper brightness and density for the room. NORMALIZE ENTER PIC MODE STANDARD PAGE BRIGHTNESS BACK LIGHT RETURN Adjusts for easier viewing of dark pictures such as night SELECT PICTURE scenes or a hair portion.
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Page 24: Adjusting Screen Position And Size
Adjusting screen position and size ASPECT Press to select the screen mode to adjust ENTER screen position and size. MENU RETURN SLOW SKIP /SEARCH STOP PAUSE PLAY For adjusting position For adjusting size ZOOM mode NORMAL and JUST mode ASPECT TV/VIDEO MUTE SLEEP... -
Page 25: Audio Adjustments
Audio Adjustments Press the TV MENU button to display the MENU screen and select ADJUST. MENU Press to select to AUDIO ADJUST. ADJUST SET UP ENTER PICTURE PAGE ENTER PICTURE ADJUST RETURN SELECT POSITION / SIZE AUDIO Press to display the AUDIO ADJUST screen. AUDIO ADJUST Press to select the menu to adjust each item. -
Page 26: Selecting Stereo/Sap/Mono
Selecting STEREO/SAP/MONO Press the TV MENU button to display the MENU screen and select AUDIO ADJUST screen. Press to select STEREO/SAP/MONO. AUDIO ADJUST NORMAL ENTER ENTER MODE AUTO CHANGE BASS RETURN SELECT TREBLE BALANCE SURROUND Press to select STEREO/SAP/MONO. STEREO MONO ENTER Helpful Hints:... -
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). Example: When changing VIDEO to LD. Press the TV MENU button to display the MENU screen and select SET UP. MENU ADJUST SET UP... -
Page 28: Setting The Other Adjustments
Setting the other adjustments Natural Color This feature allows you to set a natural color for the picture. Press the TV MENU button to display the MENU screen and select SET UP. MENU ADJUST SET UP ENTER PAGE Press to select OTHER ADJUST. LANGUAGE RETURN PROGRAM CH... -
Page 29: Automatically Changing Screen Size For Video Input Modes (Id-1)
Setting the other adjustments Automatically changing screen size for VIDEO INPUT modes (ID-1) If the received signal contains screen size specifications in VIDEO INPUT the screen size is automatically changed. MENU Press the TV MENU button to display the MENU screen and select SET UP. ADJUST SET UP ENTER... -
Page 30: 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 31 Lock Feature Press to select rating to lock. MOTION PICT. RATING Press to select YES or NO. VIEW NR PROGRAMS? PAGE CHANGE ENTER RETURN SELECT Rating (turns red when on) : General audience : Parental guidance suggested PG—13 PG-13 : Parental guidance needed under 13 years old NC—17 : Restricted...
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Page 32: Tv Parental Guide
Lock Feature TV PARENTAL GUIDE Press to select TV PARENTAL. LOCK ENTER Press to select ON or OFF. MOTION PICT. CHANGE ENTER RETURN SELECT CHANGE SETTING TV PARENTAL CHANGE SETTING Changing setting. CHANGE CODE Press to select CHANGING SETTING TV PARENTAL GUIDE (the menu following TV PARENTAL). -
Page 33: 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 35: Dvd/Cd Operation Guide
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Page 36: Features Of Dvd On This Product
Features of DVD on this Product High picture quality • 10 bit video D/A converter Reproduces fine images faithfully. • An array of picture quality modes yielded by digital processing Signal deterioration is kept to minimum by processing the data digitally. This feature can be used to tailor picture quality for DVD playback. -
Page 37: Enjoying Digital Audio Output From The Digital Audio Output Connector
Features of DVD on this Product Enjoying digital audio output from the digital audio output connector Optical digital audio output connector Disc Sound recording format Optical digital audio output from connector Dolby Digital Dolby Digital bitstream (1–5.1ch) or PCM (2ch) (48 kHz/16 bit)* Linear PCM (48/96 kHz 16/20/24 bit) Linear PCM (2ch) (48 kHz sampling/16 bit only) or no output* Dts bitstream (1–5.1ch)*... -
Page 38: Location Of Controls For Dvd Operation
Location of Controls for DVD Operation Switches angles when scenes taken from Used to eject DVD or CD. several angles are being played. (See page 47.) Displays disc information and settings when pressed during EJECT DISPLAY play. (See pages 44 to 51.) POWER Turns the power ON and OFF when the power on the TV is... -
Page 39: Functions Of Front Operation Panel
Functions of front operation panel Stand-by : Red Power ON : Green (See page 11.) POWER switch Turns power ON and OFF. (The remote control can be operated when this is ON) Remote control sensor Disc slot (Slot in loading). ASPECT button (See page 21.) (See page 40.) TV/VIDEO button... -
Page 40: Basic Play
Basic play Before enjoying DVD/Video CD/CD EJECT DISPLAY POWER The On-Screen menu language of your player has been factory preset to English. ANGLE You can change the menu language to French or Spanish. Refer to “Selecting On-Screen Display menu language” on page 56. In the explanations given below it is assumed that English has been ENTER selected as the menu language. -
Page 41: Stopping Play
Basic play When the menu continues onto another screen After step 3 on page 40, press SKIP ( • To return to the previous menu screen Press SKIP ( • Due to the design of some software titles, SKIP ( ) may not always work. -
Page 42: Skipping Chapters Or Tracks
Basic play Skipping chapters or tracks OPEN CLOSE DISPLAY POWER Press SKIP ( ) during play. ANGLE With the remote control On the TV SET SKIP ENTER Reverse Forward Reverse Forward MENU RETURN For your reference: • A chapter (DVD) or a track (Video CD/CD) is skipped each time the button SLOW/SEARCH SKIP is pressed. -
Page 43: Frame Advance (Frame Reverse) [Dvd/Video Cd]
Basic play Frame advance (Frame reverse) Using a TOP MENU [DVD] [ DVD/Video CD ] Some movie discs may have two or more titles. If the disc has a title menu recorded on it, pressing TOP MENU shows Press PAUSE button. the title menu screen. -
Page 44: Random Play [Cd]
Basic play Random play [ CD ] Two way setting method for Random Play. (1.From play mode, 2.From display EJECT DISPLAY mode) POWER The player plays the tracks on the disc in random order. ANGLE Using PLAY MODE button Press PLAY MODE button in the stop mode. ENTER The program Random play screen appears on the screen. -
Page 45: Repeat Play
Basic play Repeat play Repeat viewing (Listening) Press REPEAT MODE during play. Each time this button is pressed, the TV monitor changes as shown below and the disc will repeat a chapter, a title (DVD) or a track (Video CD/CD) •... -
Page 46: Changing Audio Soundtrack Language [Dvd]
Changing audio soundtrack language [ DVD ] It is possible to change the audio soundtrack language to a different language from the one selected at the initial settings if available. (See page 53.) This operation works only with discs on which multiple audio soundtrack EJECT DISPLAY languages are recorded. -
Page 47: Changing Subtitle Language [Dvd]
Changing subtitle language [ DVD ] It is possible to change the subtitle language to a different language from the one selected at the initial settings if available. (See page 53.) This operation works only with discs on which multiple subtitle languages are recorded. Press DISPLAY button to display the player information. -
Page 48: General Information About Gui Screens
General information about GUI screens This player features GUI (Graphical User Interface) screens providing various functions. A “banner” will be displayed on the EJECT DISPLAY POWER TV when DISPLAY button on the remote control is pressed. ANGLE Operating the SELECT/ENTER button on the remote control will show disc information (title/chapter/track number, elapsed playing time, audio/subtitle language, and angle) and player information ENTER... -
Page 49: Screen For Disc Information (For Dvd)
General information about GUI screens Screen for disc information (For DVD) Title No. Change the title No. with time SELECT ( ) button or the numeric buttons and press ENTER. Change the chapter No. with the SELECT ( ) button or the numeric buttons and press ENTER. Chapter No. -
Page 50: Screen For Disc Information (For Video Cd/Cd)
General information about GUI screens Screen for disc information (For Video CD/CD) Track No. Change the Track No. with the SELECT ( ) button or the numeric buttons and press ENTER. Display is changed with the SELECT ( ) button. Elapsed playing time Remaining time of the track Remaining time of the disc... -
Page 51: Gui Screen Reference Chart
GUI screen reference chart Disk information screen Title no. (DVD) When you select a no. and press [Set], playback of that title/track begins. 02 12 Track no. (CD, video CD) (Selection can also be made using the numerical buttons) Chapter no. When you select a no. -
Page 52: Initial Settings
Initial settings Once the intial settings have been completed, the player can always be OPEN CLOSE DISPLAY operated under the same conditions (especially DVDs). POWER The settings will be retained in the memory, until the settings are changed, ANGLE even after switching to standby mode. Common procedures ENTER Press TV MENU to display menu screen during stop mode. -
Page 53: Disc Menu
Initial settings DISC MENU These settings allow you to choose the languages used when a DVD is played. If the language selected is not available on the disc, the language designated by each disc will be selected. There are cases where the selected language recorded by the disc designates another language. Press the SELECT ( ) button to select DISC menu and to set following steps. - Page 54 Initial settings Selecting MENUS [DVD] Press the SELECT ( ) button to select MENUS and press ENTER button. SETUP MENUS ENGLISH ENGLISH: English is selected. (Factory preset) FRENCH FRENCH / SPANISH: The language is selected. SPANISH ENTER OTHER OTHER 0: Another language of each disc will be selected.
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Page 55: Video Menu
Initial settings • Change the password SETUP RATING Press the SELECT ( ) button to select the CHANGE PASSWORD and press ENTER button. CHANGE LEVEL LEVEL 1 CHANGE PASSWORD ENTER RETURN SETUP RATING Input new password and press ENTER button. ENTER A NEW 4 - DIGIT PASSWORD. -
Page 56: Display Menu
Initial settings DISPLAY MENU Setting on screen DISPLAY Press the SELECT ( ) button to select DISPLAY menu . Press the SELECT ( ) button to select each item and press ENTER button. You can change the language used for the on screen display SETUP MENU LANGUAGE menus. -
Page 57: Initial Setting Condition Of Dvd Setup Menu
Initial settings Setting AUDIO [DVD] Press the SELECT ( ) button to select AUDIO menu . Press the SELECT ( ) button to select each item and press ENTER button. Previous page Setting for dynamic range compression SETUP D. RANGE This is for selecting the DVD dynamic range (difference COMPRESS. -
Page 58: Language Code List
Language code list Enter the appropriate code number for the initial settings “AUDIO”, “SUBTITLE” and/or “MENUS”. (See pages 53, 54) Code Language Code Language Code Language Code Language Afar Faroese Lingala Slovak 6565 7079 7678 8375 6566 Abkhazian 7082 French 7679 Laotian 8376... -
Page 59: How Images Appear On Your Tv (Aspect Ratios Of The Screen)
How images appear on your TV (aspect ratios of the screen) The Images on the TV screen depend on the type of software and the TV set. Type of TV set ( ASPECT mode ) Type of software 16:9 ( “FULL” mode ) 16:9 ( “ZOOM”... -
Page 60: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Before requesting service for this LCD/DVD combo, 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 61 Troubleshooting For TV broadcasts (VHF, UHF) Symptoms Cause and remedy Page • A black band appears momentarily This is due to noise generated when changing channels. – when selecting channels with video • In some parts color tint is poor, If a bright image (of white clothes, etc.) is stopped, it may be partially colored.
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Page 62: Maintenance
Troubleshooting For DVD operation Symptoms Cause and remedy Page • The preset audio or subtitle The DVD does not have multiple languages. language does not appear • The disc cannot be removed Is the child lock “On”? Frequently asked questions (Q&A) Q (Question) A (Answer) Page... -
Page 63: Specifications
Specifications Power Source AC 120 V, 60 Hz Power Consumption Average use : 52 W (Maximum Current 2.5 A) Stand-by condition : 0.8 W TFT 15.2-inch, 16 : 9 aspect ratio, 854 × 480 dots, 409,920 pixel 13.2 ″ (336 mm) (W) × 7.4 ″ (189 mm) (H) × 15.2 ″ (385 mm) (DIAGONAL) Screen Size Channel Capability-181 VHF-12 ch : UHF-56 ch : Cable-125 ch... - Page 64 Warranty Service purposes. Model Number TC-15LV1 Serial Number Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. Web Site : http://www.panasonic.co.jp/global/ Printed in Japan MBS0602S0 (MS)