LCD TV Operating Instructions Model No. CT-L1400 CT-L2000 Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read these instructions completely. Please keep this manual for future reference.
Important Safety Instructions CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN 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 17) If an outside antenna is connected to the EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA television equipment, be sure the antenna system GROUNDING AS PER (NEC) is grounded so as to provide some protection NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE against voltage surges and built up static ANTENNA LEAD-IN WIRE charges. In the U.S.
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.
Table of Contents Important Safety Instructions .............................. 2 Table of Contents .................................................. 5 Installation ............................................................. 6 SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES ................................ 6 Remote control battery installation ...................... 7 Maintenance .......................................................... 7 Connections ..........................................................
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. Optional External Equipment The Video/Audio connection between components can be made with shielded video and audio cables.
Installation Remote control battery installation Replacing batteries Replace batteries by following the steps below: Requires two AA batteries. 1. Open the battery cover. 2. Install the batteries as shown in the battery compartment. (Polarity + or – must match the markings in the compartment). 3. Replace the cover. Two AA size Precaution on battery use Incorrect installation can cause battery leakage and corrosion that will damage the remote control transmitter. Observe the following precautions: 1.
Connections Connecting the Antenna Cable to the Antenna Terminal Antenna Connection - For proper reception of VHF/UHF channels, an external antenna is required. For best reception an outdoor antenna is recommended. Antenna Mode must be set to TV. VHF Antenna UHF Antenna ANT Mixer Antenna Terminal (ANT or VHF/UHF) ANT 75 Ohm Coaxial Cable Coaxial Antenna Plug Antenna cover removal and fitting CT-L1400 CT-L2000 Removal 1 2 Fitting 1 2 1.
Connections Antenna Connection (Cable Box, no VCR) Use this configuration when connecting the TV to a cable TV system using a Cable Box. CABLE BOX ANT ANT ANTENNA TERMINAL (ANT or VHF/UHF) ON THE BACK OF THE TV OUTPUT INPUT TERMINALS ON THE BACK OF THE CABLE BOX Connect the cable from the Output terminal on the back of the Cable Box to the ANTENNA terminal on the back of the TV.
Connections How to connect the input terminals Connect VCR and other peripheral equipment (DVD/STB) L VIDEO Audio OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT R Y Pb Pr Y L PB AUDIO PR R COMPORNENT VIDEO INPUT S-VIDEO S-VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO L L AUDIO AUDIO R R 1 2 INPUT DC IN 15V ANT AUDIO VIDEO VIDEO Y L PB Connect the S-VIDEO or VIDEO Terminal.
Connections Connect CAMCORDER and VIDEO GAME CONSOLE VIDEO GAME CONSOLE L VIDEO Audio OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT R Y L PB AUDIO PR R COMPORNENT VIDEO INPUT S-VIDEO S-VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO L L AUDIO AUDIO R R 1 2 INPUT DC IN 15V ANT AUDIO cable VIDEO Y L PB AUDIO COMPONENT VIDEO cable PR R COMPORNENT VIDEO INPUT S-VIDEO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO cable VIDEO VIDEO L L AUDIO AUDIO R R 1 VIDEO cable 2 INPUT AUDIO cable CAMCORDER L Audio OUT R Video OUT S-Video OUT VIDEO GAME CO
Connections Cable cover removal and fitting Removal 1 Fitting 2 1.Disengage the claws at the uppermost end. 2.Slowly pull out in the upward direction. 2 1.Insert the claws (at 2 points) at the bottom. 2.Push in the TOP. 1 Note: Depending on the type of cable used it may not be possible to close the cover. In such cases the cable may be routed through the antenna cover. Connecting Headphones / Earphones Connect headphones / earphones as follows.
Power ON / OFF Connecting the Plug to the Wall Outlet 32 1 2 DC IN 15V ANT Note: The TV and AC adaptor will still consume some power as long as the power cord is still inserted into the wall outlet. Be sure to use the power cord and AC adaptor included in the accessories. Usage of AC adapters other than specified may cause malfunctions. • • • How to Turn the Power On POWER TV/VIDEO VOLUME CHANNEL Press the Main POWER switch on the TV to turn the set on.
Playing a VCR or other peripheral equipment VIDEO Confirming connections Y L PB AUDIO PR R COMPORNENT VIDEO INPUT S-VIDEO S-VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO L L AUDIO AUDIO R R 1 2 Confirm that the TV is in standby mode. INPUT DC IN 15V Camcorder ANT VCR To S-Video output or Video output Laser Disc Player S-VIDEO S-VIDEO VIDEO DVD player VIDEO L L AUDIO AUDIO R R 1 2 This equipment can also be connected to the rear terminals.
Basic Controls POWER TV/VIDEO VOLUME CHANNEL TV/VIDEO button Volume Up/Down Channel Up/Down Main POWER switch First press the POWER switch to turn the set on. Operate your Remote control pointed to the Remote control sensor (Within about 6 meters in front of the TV set.) Power button Press to turn this set ON or OFF. (See page 13) Note: The LCD TV’s power cord must first be plugged into the wall outlet and then turned on at the Main POWER switch.
Flow Chart of MENU All adjustments and setting functions equipped in this set can be made using the menu buttons. The menu screen is composed of 2 menus, the ADJUST menu and the SET UP menu. 1 2 Press to display MENU screen, press again to clear.
Flow Chart of MENU Press to select the desired MENU (ADJUST or SET UP). Press to select each item. Press to display each adjustment screen. Proceed to the adjustment. • To return to previous screen : Press to return. • To end adjustments : Press to exit from the MENU screen. This returns the set to the normal viewing condition. Press to display each adjustment screen.
Tuning channels (Automatic channel programming) Automatically scans all TV channels and stores them in memory. 1 2 Turn the Power on and press the TV/VIDEO button to display the TV channel. Press the MENU button to display the MENU screen and select SET UP. MENU ADJUST Press to select PROGRAM CH. SET UP LANGUAGE PROGRAM CH Press to display the PROGRAM CHANNELS screen. LOCK CLOSED CAPTION INPUT LABEL OTHER ADJUST 3 Press to select MODE. PROGRAM CHANNELS Press to select TV or CABLE.
Tuning channels (Manual channel programming) Use this setting when changing setting of receiving channels or changing the channel display. Turn the TV on and select the broadcast channel. Follow the steps on the previous page to display the PROGRAM CHANNELS screen. 1 Press to select MANUAL PROGRAM. PROGRAM CHANNELS TV MODE CABLE AUTO PROGRAM MANUAL PROGRAM Press to display the MANUAL PROGRAM screen.
Picture Adjustments 1 Press the MENU button to display the MENU screen and select ADJUST. MENU ADJUST Press to select PICTURE ADJUST. SET UP PICTURE PICTURE ADJUST AUDIO AUDIO ADJUST Press to display the PICTURE ADJUST screen. PICTURE ADJUST NORMAL PIC MODE 2 Press to select the menu to adjust. Select the desired level by looking at the picture behind the menu. NORMAL is displayed at default.
Audio Adjustments 1 Press the MENU button to display the MENU screen and select ADJUST. MENU ADJUST Press to select AUDIO ADJUST. SET UP PICTURE PICTURE ADJUST AUDIO AUDIO ADJUST Press to display the AUDIO ADJUST screen. AUDIO ADJUST NORMAL MODE 2 Press to select the menu to adjust. Select the desired level by listening to the sound. NORMAL is displayed at default.
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. Press the MENU button to display the MENU screen and select SET UP. Press to select LOCK. MENU ADJUST SET UP Press to display the LANGUAGE LOCK screen.
Lock Feature for U.S.TV PROGRAM to lock 1 Press to select VIEW NR PROGRAMS?. Press to select NO or YES. NO : Cannot view programs with NR signals. YES : Can view programs with NR signal. 2 Press to select SETTING. Press to select BASIC or DETAILED. BASIC 3 DETAILED Press to select rating. BASIC : Change the selected title. DETAILED : The cursor selecting the title can be moved to select options displayed on the right. Press to lock or unlock the rating.
Lock Feature for U.S.MOVIES to lock 1 Press to select VIEW NR PROGRAMS?. U. S. MOVIES VIEW NR PROGRAMS? NO YES Press to select NO or YES. NO : Cannot view programs with NR signals. YES : Can view programs with NR signal. 2 Press to select rating. Press to lock or unlock the rating. U. S.
Lock Feature CANADIAN ENGLISH RATINGS CHART E Exempt - Exempt programming includes: news, sports, documentaries and other information programming, talk shows, music videos, and variety programming. C Programming intended for children under age 8. No offensive language, nudity or sexual content. C8+ Programming generally considered acceptable for children 8 years and over. No profanity, nudity or sexual content. G General programming, suitable for all audiences. PG Parental Guidance suggested.
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. 1 Press the MENU button to display the MENU screen and select SET UP. MENU ADJUST SET UP Press to select CLOSED CAPTION.
Customizing the VIDEO INPUT labels Display for each VIDEO INPUT can be changed to match with the connected device (VCR, DVD Player etc.). 1 Press the MENU button to display the MENU screen and select SET UP. Press to select INPUT LABEL. MENU ADJUST SET UP LANGUAGE Press to display the INPUT LABEL screen. PROGRAM CH LOCK CLOSED CAPTION INPUT LABEL Press to select the VIDEO INPUT. 2 VIDEO1 VIDEO2 OTHER ADJUST COMPONENT INPUT LABEL Press to change the INPUT LABEL.
ASPECT Controls The TV will allow you to enjoy viewing the picture at its maximum size, including wide screen cinema format picture. ASPECT button The aspect mode changes each time the ASPECT button is pressed. 4:3 16 : 9 Notes: In TV mode, the aspect mode is set to 4:3, and ASPECT controls are not available. The ASPECT mode settings are stored for VIDEO1, VIDEO2 and COMPONENT individually.
Troubleshooting Before requesting service for this LCD TV, 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.
Specifications Power Source Power Consumption LCD Screen Size Channel Capability Sound Speaker Headphones FEATURES Operating Conditions Connection Terminals INPUT COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT Dimensions ( W × H × D ) Including TV Stand TV Set Only Mass (Weight) CT-L1400 AC 120 V, 60 Hz Average use : 48W Stand-by condition : 0.6 W TV set DC 15 V, 2.8 A max. 14-inch (356 mm), 4 : 3 aspect ratio LCD panel 11.23 ≤ (285.1 mm) (W) × 8.42 ≤ (213.
Customer’ 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.
