LCD TV Operating Instructions Model No. TC-26LX20 TC-32LX20 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA (7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com or visit us at www.panasonic.com (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) Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read these instructions completely.
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 16) 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 Operating peripheral equipment using the remote control ............................................ 33 Programming the remote control code .............. 33 Infrared Code Index ........................................... 34 Mode Operational Key Chart ............................. 37 Manual de instrucciones [ Resumen ] Important Safety Instructions .............................. 2 SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES ................................... 5 Installation .....................................
SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES / Installation Remote control battery installation Requires two AA batteries. 1. Open the battery cover. 2. Install the batteries. Note the correct polarity (+ and -). 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. 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.
Connections Cover removal and fitting Removal Fitting 1. Push down hooks and pull the cover slightly 1 towards yourself to disengage the claws (at 4 points). 2. Slowly pull out in the downward direction. 2 2 1 1 1. Insert the claws (at 4 points) at the bottom end. 2. Push it until hook will be cricked. Note: Separate the RF cable and the power cord to avoid interference appearing on the screen. Antenna Connection For proper reception of VHF / UHF channels, an external antenna is required.
Connections Cable Box Connection • 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 22, MODE). • 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.
Connections Connecting Other Equipment Rear Input Terminals Audio OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT DVD / STB Y Pb Pr L R Back of the TV COMPONENT VIDEO cable AUDIO cable VIDEO Y Y Pb Pb Pr Pr S-VIDEO VIDEO L AUDIO R AUDIO OUT 1 2 INPUT 1 COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT VIDEO cable S-VIDEO cable AUDIO IN AUDIO cable Super-VHS VCR CAMCORDER VIDEO GAME CONSOLE S-Video OUT Video OUT L Audio OUT R Notes: • When connecting video cables, priority is given to the S-Video cable when both the S-VIDEO input t
Connections Rear Output Terminals Back of the TV VIDEO ANT AUDIO cable Y Y Pb Pb Pr Pr S-VIDEO VIDEO L L Audio IN R AUDIO R AUDIO OUT INPUT 1 1 2 COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT AUDIO IN Front Input Terminals Front of the TV AUDIO cable INPUT 2 R HPJ S-VIDEO VIDEO -AUDIO- Audio OUT CAMCORDER L Video OUT VIDEO cable S-Video OUT S-VIDEO cable VIDEO GAME CONSOLE Connecting Headphones / Earphones Front of the TV M3 plug INPUT 2 HPJ (Not supplied) 10 S-VIDEO VIDEO -AUDIO-
Connections HDMI Connection HDMI∗1 (High Definition Multimedia Interface) is the first all digital consumer electronics A/V interface that supports uncompressed standard. The HDMI terminal supports both video and audio information. You can connect an EIA / CEA-861 / 861B∗2 compliant consumer electronic device, such as a Set Top Box or DVD player with HDMI or DVI output terminal to the HDMI∗1 input terminal.
Basic Controls Remote Control POWER button Press to turn the TV on or off (see page 14). Note: This does not work when the main power is off (No light). SAP POWER TV/VIDEO M CT ASPE DVD AUX DTV CBL RC R VR VC DB TV Mode Selection buttons (see page 33) LIG H E UT T MUTE button Press to mute the sound. Press again to cancel mute. Mute is canceled when the power is turned off or volume level is changed.
Basic Controls ASPECT button (see page 15) TV/VIDEO button Press to change the input mode. TV SAP button Press to select the audio mode. You can also change the mode in the MENU screen (see page 32). COMPONENT 1 HDMI COMPONENT 2 VIDEO 2 STEREO LIGHT button Press to light the remote control buttons. The selected button blinks when lit. SAP VIDEO 1 MONO Channel up Moves cursor upward during menu mode. OK button Choose menu and submenu entry. CH OK RETURN button Return to previous MENU (TV mode).
Basic Controls / Power ON / OFF Main Unit Power indicator Power on : Green SD CARD slot Power off : No Light Power off (Standby): Red PC CARD slot Volume Up / Down POWER R STANDBY G - POWER ON TV/VIDEO Main POWER switch Press to turn the TV’s main power on / off (see below). Remote control sensor Within about 20 feet (6 meters) in front of the TV set. PC CARD EJECT button VOLUME CHANNEL TV / VIDEO button Channel Up / Down Power ON / OFF Preparation Connect the plug to the wall outlet.
ASPECT Controls This feature allows you to enjoy viewing the picture at its maximum size, including wide screen cinema format picture. ASPECT Each time you press the button: SAP JUST POWER TV/VIDEO DVD AUX DTV CBL VR TV DB S CH OK VOL RETURN EXIT Mode Picture Explanation 4 NORMAL NORMAL 3 4 JUST JUST 3 4 ZOOM ZOOM NORMAL mode will display a 4:3 picture at its standard 4:3 size without any stretching.
Photo Viewer Photo Viewer lets you display JPEG images recorded by digital still camera on SD card or other types of memory card when it is inserted in the proper card slot.
Photo Viewer Inserting and removing a card PCMCIA card slot Turn the TV off before inserting or removing a PCMCIA card. Remove the card. Insert the card. Holding both edges, securely insert it to the depth. SD card slot Insert the card. Remove the card. D PC CAR PC SD CA RD Label side upward 1. Raise. SD CA Terminal face to the depth Label side upward 2. Lower. RD 1. Push the center of the card. 2. Insert it unit it clicks in. Push the eject button.
Photo Viewer Photo Viewer Setup Menu This menu allows you to customize features in the Photo Viewer Setup Menu. While in the thumbnail mode or the single picture view mode (see page 17) 1 PLAY 2 Press to display the Setup Menu screen. Press to select the sub-menu. CH OK VOL VOL Press to adjust or activate the submenu.
Photo Viewer Zoom (While in the single picture view mode only) Lets you select the magnification of the single picture display. Press to select Zoom. 1 Press to select To Fit, x2 or x4. CH OK VOL VOL Press to activate the setting. CH Press to move the image in the picture frame. 2 CH OK VOL VOL To cancel Zoom Press OK to view the picture in normal magnification. CH Card Select either SD or PC when both cards are inserted in the slots. Press to select Card. Press to select SD or PC.
Menu Operations 2 1 Press to display MENU screen.
Menu Operations Press to select the MENU screen (ADJUST or SET UP). CH OK VOL VOL Press to select the sub-menu feature. CH Press to display the sub-menu screen. • To return to the previous screen : MENU • To exit the MENU screen: This returns TV to normal viewing.
Menu Operations Tuning Channels 1 Press the TV/VIDEO button to display the TV channel. 2 Press to select PROGRAM CH. CH OK VOL VOL Press to display the PROGRAM CHANNELS screen. MENU ADJUST SET UP LANGUAGE PROGRAM CH CH LOCK CLOSED CAPTION INPUT LABEL OTHER ADJUST Press to select MODE. 3 PROGRAM CHANNELS MODE Press to select TV or CABLE. CH OK VOL VOL TV CABLE AUTO PROGRAM MANUAL PROGRAM CH Automatic channel programming Automatically scans and stores all the TV channels.
Menu Operations Manual channel programming Add or delete a channel manually. 4 Press to select MANUAL PROGRAM. CH OK VOL VOL Press to display the MANUAL PROGRAM screen. PROGRAM CHANNELS MODE TV CABLE AUTO PROGRAM MANUAL PROGRAM CH MANUAL PROGRAM ENTER CHANNEL 121 5 Press to select the channel. • You can also use the numbered buttons. CH OK VOL VOL CH 6 Press to add the channel to the Channel Memory (the channel number turns blue).
Menu Operations LOCK 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. 1 Press to select LOCK. SET UP LANGUAGE Press to display the LOCK screen.
Menu Operations 6 Press to select VIEW NR PROGRAMS? CH OK VOL VOL CH Press to select NO or YES. NO : Cannot view programs with NR signals. YES : Can view programs with NR signals. U. S. TV PROGRAMS VIEW NR PROGRAMS? NO YES SETTING BASIC TV–Y TV–Y7 FV TV–G 7 U.S. TV PROGRAMS only Press to select SETTING. CH OK VOL VOL CH 8 CH OK VOL VOL CH 9 TV–PG V S L D TV–1 4 V S L D TV–MA V S L Title Option Press to select BASIC or DETAILED. BASIC : You can select the titles.
Menu Operations U.S. MOVIES RATINGS R : Restricted NC-17 : No one under 17 is admitted X : Pornography G : General audience PG : Parental guidance suggested PG-13 : Parental guidance needed under 13 years old U.S. TV PROGRAMS RATINGS 1. Ratings for children: Divided into ranks as follows. TV-Y TV-Y7 FV TV-Y TV-Y7 TV-Y7-FV 2. Ratings for teenagers: Created out of these major categories to form various combinations. These combinations are described in the below diagram.
Menu Operations CLOSED CAPTION 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 you to read the dialogue of a television program or other information. Notes: • This feature is available only with the 480i input signal and with the programs including the closed caption.
Menu Operations INPUT LABEL You can change the video input labels displayed on the screen to match the connected device (VCR, DVD player etc.). MENU 1 Press to select INPUT LABEL. SET UP LANGUAGE Press to display the INPUT LABEL screen. CH OK VOL ADJUST PROGRAM CH VOL LOCK CH CLOSED CAPTION INPUT LABEL OTHER ADJUST Press to select the video input. 2 CH OK VOL VOL CH Press to select the INPUT LABEL.
Menu Operations PICTURE ADJUST Press to select PICTURE ADJUST. 1 Press to display the PICTURE ADJUST screen. CH OK VOL MENU ADJUST SET UP PICTURE PICTURE ADJUST VOL CH POSITION / SIZE AUDIO AUDIO ADJUST 2 Press to select the sub-menu. CH OK VOL VOL Adjust the setting watching the picture behind the menu. Press to activate the setting if necessary.
Menu Operations BACK LIGHT, PICTURE, BRIGHTNESS, COLOR, TINT, SHARPNESS, AI PICTURE, COLOR TEMP You can change the level of each Item (BACK LIGHT, PICTURE, BRIGHTNESS, COLOR, TINT, SHARPNESS, AI PICTURE and COLOR TEMP) for each MENU (STANDARD, CINEMA, VIVID and CUSTOM) according to your personal preference. Function Luminance of the back light is adjusted. Selects proper brightness and density for the room. Adjusts for easier viewing of dark pictures such as night scenes. Adjusts the level of color.
Menu Operations POSITION/SIZE Press to select POSITION/SIZE. CH MENU ADJUST OK VOL VOL SET UP PICTURE PICTURE ADJUST CH POSITION / SIZE Press to display POSITION/SIZE screen. AUDIO AUDIO ADJUST POSITION/SIZE NORMAL NORMALIZE SIZE 1 RETURN For “ZOOM” mode (see page 15) ZOOM • POSITION CH OK VOL VOL Press to move the picture up or down. • Press OK to return to the original position. CH • SIZE ZOOM Press to shrink the picture vertically [by 15 steps: 15 (original setting) down to 1].
Menu Operations AUDIO ADJUST 1 MENU ADJUST Press to select AUDIO ADJUST. CH OK VOL SET UP PICTURE PICTURE ADJUST VOL CH POSITION / SIZE AUDIO Press to display the AUDIO ADJUST screen. 2 AUDIO ADJUST AUDIO ADJUST Press to select the sub-menu. MODE Select the setting listening the sound. CH OK VOL DYNAMIC + 4 BASS VOL CH PAGE1/2 NORMAL Press to activate the setting if necessary. NORMAL / NORMALIZE Select “NORMALIZE” and press “OK” to return each MODE to the factory default setting.
Operating peripheral equipment using the remote control Programming the remote control code You can operate other manufacturers’ components using this TV’s remote control. Preparation: Connect the plug of the external component to the wall outlet. Make sure the component is turned off.
Operating peripheral equipment using the remote control Infrared Code Index The Universal Remote Control is capable of operating many component brands after entering a code. Some components may not operate because the codes are not available due to limited memory. The Universal Remote Control does not control all features found in each model. Write the code numbers from tables in this space. This will serve as a reference if you need to program your Remote Control.
Operating peripheral equipment using the remote control Codes for DVD DVD Brand Denon Ferguson JVC Mitsubishi Nordmende Panasonic Philips Pioneer RCA Code 100 101 109 105 101 100 103 102 101 Brand Saba Samsung Sharp Sony Technics Thomson Toshiba Yamaha Zenith 101 110 108 104 100 101 103 100 107 Code Brand Optimus Panasonic Philips Pioneer Quasar RCA Sansui Sanyo Scott Sharp Sherwood Sony Soundesign Teac Technics Victor Yamaha Code 208, 218, 220, 222 224, 225, 227 229, 230 208 224, 225, 227 231, 237,
Operating peripheral equipment using the remote control Codes for Receivers RC VR Brand Admiral Aiwa Denon Fisher Garrard Harman Kardon Jensen JVC Kenwood Magnavox Marantz Mclntosh Nakamichi Onkyo Code 120 125, 126 134, 135, 136 104 113 115, 123 129 132, 133 100, 108 127 124 116 106 109, 114 Brand Optimus Panasonic Philips Pioneer Quasar RCA Sansui Sharp Sony Soundesign Teac Technics Victor Yamaha Code 103, 127, 130, 131 118, 119, 121 123 105, 107 118, 119, 121 103, 105, 127, 130, 131 103, 111, 139 134
Operating peripheral equipment using the remote control Mode Operational Key Chart This chart defines which keys are operational after programming (if needed), while in the selected remote control mode DTV, CABLE, DBS, VCR, DVD ...etc.
Operating peripheral equipment using the remote control DVD MODE KEY NAME (DVD) AUX MODE (CD) (VCR2) (PVR) (TAPE) RCVR MODE DVD POWER CD POWER VCR POWER PVR POWER TAPE POWER RCVR POWER POWER SAP MUTE - - - - TV MUTE RCVR MUTE TV MUTE TV MUTE - - - - - - RCVR MUTE RCVR MUTE ASPECT TV/VIDEO TV INPUT SW TV INPUT SW TV INPUT SW TV INPUT SW LIGHT CH REMOTE BUTTONS REMOTE BUTTONS REMOTE BUTTONS REMOTE BUTTONS NAVIGATION UP/DOWN NEXT/PREVIOUS TRACK VCR CH UP/DOWN DVD SELECT
Manuel de instrucciones [Resumen] Estimado cliente de Panasonic Bienvenido a la familia de clientes de Panasonic. Esperamos sinceramente que disfrute durante muchos años de su nuevo televisor LCD. Para obtener el máximo beneficio de su aparato, lea estas instrucciones antes de hacer cualquier ajuste, y guárdelas para poder utilizarlas como referencia en el futuro.
Conexión Nota: Otras conexiones (consulte las páginas 9-11). Extracción e instalación de la tapa del cable Extracción 2 1. Presione en los ganchos hacia abajo y tire suavemente de 1 la tapa hacia usted para soltar las garras (en 4 puntos). 2. Tire de la tapa lentamente hacia abajo. Instalación 2 1 1 1. Inserte las garras (en 4 puntos) en el extremo de la parte superior. 2. Empuje la cubierta hasta que los ganchos hagan un ruido seco.
Conexión Conexión del receptor de TV por cable • Para recibir los canales de televisión por cable (01 - 125) conecte el cable suministrado por su compañía de televisión por cable. El modo de antena debe ajustarse a CABLE (consulte la página 48, MODO). • Ciertos sistemas de televisión por cable neutralizan algunos canales para reducir interferencias o tienen canales especiales (codificados). Para recibir correctamente estos canales se necesita un sintonizador de conversión de televisión por cable.
Controles básicos Control remoto iluminado Botón de la alimentación Púlselo para encender o apagar el televisor (consulte la página 44). Nota: Esto no funciona cuando la alimentación principal está desconectada (apagado). SAP POWER TV/VIDEO M CT ASPE DVD AUX DTV CBL RC R VR VC DB TV Botones de selección de modo (consulte la página 33) LIG H E UT T Botón MUTE Púlselo para silenciar el sonido. Púlselo de nuevo para cancelar el silenciamiento.
Controles básicos JUSTIFICADO Botón ASPECT Botón TV/VIDEO Púlselo para cambiar el modo de entrada. ACERCAMIENTO TV Botón LIGHT Enciende los botones del control remoto. El botón seleccionado parpadea cuando está encendida esta luz. Componente1 HDMI Botón SAP Púlselo para seleccionar el modo de audio. También puede cambiar el modo en la pantalla MENU (consulte la página 46).
Controles básicos / Conexión / desconexión de la alimentación Aparato principal Indicador de la alimentación Conectada: Verde Ranura de Desconectada: Apagado SD CARD Apagado (En espera): Rojo Ranura de PC CARD Subida / bajada del volumen POWER R STANDBY G - POWER ON TV/VIDEO Interruptor POWER principal Púlselo para conectar / desconectar la alimentación principal del televisor (consulte abajo). Sensor de mando a distancia Dentro de 20 pies (6 metros) a partir del panel delantero del televisor.
Photo Viewer Photo Viewer le permite mostrar imágenes JPEG grabadas mediante una cámara digital en una tarjeta SD o en otro tipo de tarjeta de memoria cuando ésta se introduce en la ranura correcta. Mode de imagen miniatura La pantalla de imagen miniatura es la pantalla de entrada inicial desde el menú principal. • Cuando se introduzcan las tarjetas SD y PCMCIA, el televisor reproducirá la tarjeta SD.
Operaciones con menús 2 1 Púlselo para visualizar la pantalla MENU. SAP Configu. Imagen Ajuste Imagen M T ASPEC AUX DVD Sonido Ajuste Sonido o RC R VC VR CBL DTV MENU Ajuste Configu. DB TV Sonido LIG H E UT T MENU Ajuste Configu. Imagen Ajuste Imagen POWER TV/VIDEO MENU Ajuste S Ajuste Sonido CH OK VOL VOL CH RETURN EXIT MENU RECALL PAGE GUIDE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 R-TUNE 9 MENU Ajuste Configu.
Operaciones con menús Púlselo para seleccionar la pantalla MENU (Ajuste o Configu.). CH OK VOL VOL Púlselo para seleccionar la función de menú secundario. CH Púlselo para visualizar la pantalla de menú secundario. • Para volver a la pantalla anterior : • Para salir de la pantalla MENU : RETURN EXIT MENU Con esto se retorna a la visión normal.
Operaciones con menús Sintonización de canales 1 Pulse el botón TV/VIDEO para visualizar el canal de TV. Pulse para seleccionar Prog. Canales. 2 CH OK VOL VOL Pulse para visualizar la pantalla Prog. Canales. MENU Ajuste Configu. CH Pulse para seleccionar MODO. 3 Prog. Canales Pulse para seleccionar TV o CABLE. CH OK VOL VOL TV MODO CABLE PROGRAMA AUTO CH PROGRAMA MANUAL Programación automática de canales Explora y guarda automáticamente todos los canales de TV.
Operaciones con menús Programación automática de canales Añada o borre un canal manualmente. 4 CH OK VOL VOL Pulse para seleccionar PROGRAMA MANUAL. Pulse para visualizar la pantalla PROGRAMA MANUAL. Prog. Canales MODO TV CABLE PROGRAMA AUTO PROGRAMA MANUAL CH PROGRAMA MANUAL Entre Canal 121 5 CH OK VOL VOL Pulse para seleccionar canal. • También puede utilizar los botones numerados.
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). Symptoms Checks Picture Sound Antenna location, direction or connection. Snowy Picture Noisy Sound Multiple Image Normal Sound Aerial location, direction or connection.
Specifications Power Source Power Consumption LCD Screen Size (W × H × diagonal) Channel Capability Sound Speakers Headphones FEATURES Operating Conditions Connection Terminals INPUT COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT OUTPUT HDMI Dimensions ( W × H × D ) Including TV Stand TV Set Only Mass (Weight) TC-26LX20 AC 120 V, 60 Hz Average use : 133 W (Maximum Current 1.7 A) Stand-by condition : 0.4 W 1280 × 720 pixels widescreen LCD panel. 661mm (26-inch) diagonal. 22.30 ″ ×13.38 ″× 26.00 ″ (556.4 mm × 339.8 mm × 660.
Customer’s 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.
