Panasonic 26"32" Class 720p Lcd Hdtv Tc 26lx14 Operating Instructions

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Viewing
 Viewing from SD Card
SD Card
 Insert the card Remove the card Compliant card type (maximum capacity): SDHC Card (16 GB), SD 
Card (2 GB), miniSD Card (1 GB) 
(requiring miniSD Card adapter)
 For cautions and details on SD Cards (p. 46)
Label surface
Push until a 
click is heard
Press in lightly  on SD Card, 
then release.
Sort
■To sort by Folder, month or date
In 
 Select sort type 
SlideshowFoldersRYSort by monthGSort by dateB
OK
SelectRETURN
Name
Pana0001
Date
 03/04/2009
Size 1029×1200
Photo viewer          All photos
Total 238Pana0001
Pana0002 Pana0003 Pana0004
Pana0005 Pana0006 Pana0007 Pana0008
Pana0009 Pana0010 Pana0011 Pana0012
  Folders (ascending order of numeric/alphabet)
  Sort by month (descending order of the month)
  Sort by date (descending order of the date )
 Select the directory. 
Accessing
SlideshowRYGB
OK
SelectRETURN
03/04/2009
32 photos 02/15/2009
16 photos 01/01/2009
10 photos 12/25/2008
24 photos
11/20/2008 8 photos 10/10/2008
3 photos 09/28/2008
58 photos 09/23/2008
28 photosDate
 03/04/2009Number of photos 32 photos
Photo viewer            All photos
         Sort by date
15
Accessing
SlideshowRYGB
OK
SelectRETURN
Name
Pana0001
Date
 03/04/2009
Size 1029×1200
Photo viewer          All photos
03/04/2009
Total                 32Pana0001 Pana0002 Pana0003 Pana0004
Pana0011 Pana0012 Pana0013 Pana0014
Pana0055 Pana0056 Pana0057 Pana0058
 select
 viewReturn to 
previous 
screen
Photo 
settings
In  or ■Adjust the picture  Display “Photo settings”  
example :Picture menu
Picture menu/Audio menu (p. 26)0+20Vivid
Picture 1/2
Picture mode
Contrast Back light Reset to defaults
 Select
 Adjust
 Select the item 
Off
Photo settingsPicture
Audio
Slideshow settings
Background music
 select
 change
 next
■Set the Background music
OffBackground music select
 change
Select the Background music from 3 types.
Each Background music plays for 90 seconds. 
(Off/Music 1/Music 2/Music 3)
■Slideshow settings
FastOffOffSepia
Slideshow settingsSpeed
Repeat
Transition
Effect Select
 Adjust
Note
 To stop in mid-cycle  Press 
SpeedYou can set how many seconds each image is displayed in Slideshow mode. 
(Very fast/Fast/Medium/Slow/Very slow)
Repeat Turn the slideshow Repeat function on or off  (On/Off).
Transition Select transition effect (Off/Wipe 
↓/Wipe ↑/Wipe →/Wipe  ←/Comb ↑↓/
Comb →←/Dissolve/Checker wipe/Random)
Effect Select conversion effect  (Off/Sepia/Gray scale)
VIERA IMAGE VIEWERThe VIERA Image Viewer is a function that lets you easily view still and motion images on\
 a VIERA television by 
simply inserting an SD card into the VIERA SD card slot. 
						

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Watching Videos and DVDs
If you have applicable equipment connected to the TV, you can watch videos and DVDs on the TV’s 
screen.
Input Select
You can select the external equipment to access.
■ To return to TV
  
With the connected equipment turned On
Display the Input select menu
Select the input mode
Input selectTV12345678
Component
HDMI 1
HDMI 2
HDMI 3
Video 1
PC Video 2AUX
GAME
GAME
GAME
(example: TC-32LX14)
or
 select
 enter
Press corresponding NUMBER 
button on the remote control to 
select the input of your choice.
Select the input of your choice, 
then press OK.
 During the selection, if no action  is taken for several seconds, the 
“Input select” menu disappears.
HDMI 1GAMETerminal
(example) Label The terminal and label of the 
connected equipment are 
displayed.
  To label each of the inputs,  please refer to p. 41.
Note
 The input label will be displayed on “Input select” screen if Inpu\
t label is set on p. 41.  For side input terminals (HDMI 3*/Video 2), “GAME” input label is set as default. * HDMI 3 (TC-32LX14 only) 
(Picture mode is set to “Game”, refer to p. 47.)
 For more details for picture mode setting, refer to p. 47. For Input lab\
el, refer to p. 41.
Operate the connected equipment using the remote 
control supplied with the equipment
Note
 For details, see the manual of the connected equipment. 
						

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Viewing
 Watching Videos and DVDs
VIERA LinkTM Setting
If you connect equipment that has the “HDAVI Control” function to a TV using an HDMI cable, 
you will find it easier to use. Please refer to p. 30-35. Before using t\
hese functions, you need to 
set “VIERA Link” setting to “On” as shown below.
■Press to exit from a menu screen
■ Press to return 
to the previous 
screen
Display menu
Select “Setup”
Menu
Picture
Audio
VIERA Link
SD card
Closed caption
Setup
 select
 next
Select “VIERA Link settings”
Setup 2/2
Advanced setup
About VIERA Link settings
ECO/energy saving
 select
 next
Select “VIERA Link”
OnYe sYe s
TV
No
No
VIERA Link settingsVIERA LinkPower on link
Power off link
Default speakers
Stand-by power save
Auto power stand-by
select
Select “On”(default is On)change
Now you can set each “VIERA Link” functions according to your 
preference (p. 32-35).
Note
 If no HDMI equipment is connected or standard HDMI equipment (non- “\
VIERA 
Link”) is used, set it to “Off”.
  For more details on the external equipment’s connections, please refer to the 
operating manuals for the equipment. 
						

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Displaying PC Screen on TV
The screen of the PC connected to the unit can be displayed on the TV.
You can also listen to PC sound with the audio cable connected. To connect PC (p. 43)
Display the Input select menu
Input selectTV12345678
Component
HDMI 2
HDMI 3
Video 1
PC Video 2AUX
GAME
HDMI 1 GAME
GAME
(example: TC-32LX14)
Select “PC”
PC
Displays
PC screen
 Corresponding signals 
(p. 48)
■ To return to TV       /   
						

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Viewing
 Displaying PC Screen on TV
■ PC menu setting (change as desired) Making settings  “How to Use Menu Functions”  to  (p. 26) 
MenuItem Adjustments/Configurations (options)
Picture
PC
adjustments
Reset to 
defaultsResets PC adjust
Sync
 H & V:     The H and V sync signals are input from the HD/VD connector. (p. 48) On green:    Uses a synchronized signal on the Video G signal, which is input from the G 
connector. (p. 48)
Dot clock  Alleviates the problem if a picture appears to be vertically-striped, fl\
ickers partially or is 
blurred.
H-position Adjusts the horizontal position.
  
V-positionAdjusts the vertical position.  
Clock phase
Alleviates the problem if the whole picture appears to flicker or is blu\
rred.
First adjust the Dot Clock to get the best possible picture, then adjust\
 the
Clock Phase so that a clear picture appears.
Note
It may not be possible to display a clear picture due to poor input sign\
als.
Input
resolution Switches to wide display.
  Input signal switched from 640×480 to 800×480  Input signal switched from 1024×768 to 1280×768 or 1366×768
H-frequency
V-frequency Displays the H (Horizontal)/V (Vertical) frequencies.
 Display range
Horizontal: 15 - 110 kHz
Vertical:    48 - 120 Hz
 Audio menu (p. 26) 
						

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MenuItem
Picture
Reset to defaults
Picture mode
Back light
Contrast, Brightness,
Color, Tint, Sharpness
Color temp.
Color mgmt.
A.I. picture
Video NR
Zoom adjustments
PC adjustments
Advanced picture
Color matrix
MPEG NR
Black level
H size
Audio
Reset to defaults
Bass
Treble
Balance
Advanced audioA.I. sound
Surround
Volume leveler
TV speakers
HDMI 1 in
HDMI 2 in
HDMI 3 in*
TimerSleep, Timer 1-5
Lock
VIERA 
LinkRecord now
Stop recording
VIERA Link control 
Speaker output
SD cardSD cardClosed 
caption
Closed caption
How to Use Menu Functions
■ Menu list
Various menus allow you to make settings for the picture, sound, and 
other functions so that you can enjoy watching TV best suited for you.
■ Press to exit from 
a menu screen
■ Press to return 
to the previous 
screen
 
Display menu
 Displays the functions that can be set 
(varies depending on the input signal)
Select the menu
Menu
VIERA Link Picture
Audio
Timer
Lock
SD card
Closed caption
Setup
 select
 next
Select the item
0+20
0
0
0
0Vivid
Picture 1/2
Brightness
Color
Tint
Sharpness Picture mode
Contrast Back light Reset to defaults
(example:  Picture menu)
select
Adjust or select
0+20
0
0
0
0Vivid
Picture1/2
Brightness
Color
Tint
Sharpness Picture mode
Contrast Back light Reset to defaults
(example:  Picture menu)
adjust
or 
select 
						

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Advanced
 How to Use Menu Functions(picture, sound quality, etc.)
 In AV mode, the Audio menu and Setup menu give fewer options.
Adjustments/Configurations (alternatives)
Resets all picture adjustments to factory default settings except for “\
Advanced picture”.Reset to defaults
Basic picture mode  (Vivid/Standard/Cinema/Game/Custom)  (p. 47)Picture modeVivid
Adjusts luminance of the back light.Back light+20
Adjusts color, brightness, etc. for each picture mode to suit your taste
• Display range
  Contrast/Brightness/Color/Sharpness:  0 - 100
  Tint:            -50 - +50Contrast+20
Brightness0
Color0
Tint0
Sharpness0
Selects a choice of Cool(blue), Normal, or Warm(red) color.  (Cool/Normal/Warm)Color temp.Cool
On:  Enhances green and blue color reproduction, especially outdoor scen\
es.  (On/Off) Color mgmt.On 
Controls dark areas without affecting the black level or brightness in the overall picture  (On/Off)A.I. pictureOn
Reduces noise, commonly called snow. Leave it off when receiving a strong signal. (Off/On)Video NROff
Adjusts vertical alignment and size when aspect setting is “ZOOM” \
(p. 45)Zoom adjustments
Sets PC display (p. 24)PC adjustments
Selects image resolution of component-connected devices (HD/SD)
• SD:  Standard Definition       HD:  High Definition
• Only 480p signal accepted; regular TV (NTSC) is not available.Color matrixSD
Reduces noise of specific digital signals of DVD, STB, etc. (On/Off)MPEG NROff
Selects Dark or Light. Valid only for external input signals. (Dark/Light)Black levelLight
Adjust horizontal display range to reduce noise of both side edges of an\
 image.  (Size 1/Size 2)
Size 2: Adjust image size according to aspect mode for reducing noise. (p. 48)\
H sizeSize 1
Resets Bass, Treble and Balance adjustments to factory default settings.Reset to defaults
Increases or decreases the bass response.Bass0
Increases or decreases the treble response.Treble0
Emphasizes the left / right speaker volume.Balance0
Equalizes overall volume levels across all channels and external inputs.\
  (On/Off)A.I. soundOn
Enhances audio response when listening to stereo. (On/Off)SurroundOff
Minimizes volume disparity after switching to external inputs.Volume leveler0
Switch to “Off” when using external speakers (On/Off)
• “A.I. sound”, “Surround” and “Volume leveler” do not work if “Off” is selected.TV speakersOn
The default setting is “Digital” for HDMI connection. (Digital in\
put signal) 
Select audio input terminal when DVI cable is connected. (Analog audio \
input signal)
(Digital/Component/Video 1/Video 2)
* HDMI 3 in (TC-32LX14 only)HDMI1 inDigital
HDMI2 inDigital
HDMI3 inDigital
The TV can automatically turn On/Off at the designated date and time (p. 42)
Locks the channels and programs (p. 36)
[Record now/Stop recording]
Records programs on the recorder immediately with the TV’s remote control (p. 34-35).
[VIERA Link control]
Selects equipment to access and operate. (Recorder/Home theater/Player/Camcorder/LUMIX)  (p. 34-35)
[Speaker output]
Selects an audio output.  (Home theater/TV) (p. 34-35)
• VIERA Link menu is accessible directly by pressing the VIERA Link button on the remote control.   (p. 34)
Displays SD card data (p. 20-21)
SD card
Displays subtitles (Closed caption) (p. 40)Closed caption 
						

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MenuItem
Setup 
SUB MENUChannel surf mode
Set favorite
Edit CH caption
Signal meter
Menu Item
Setup
Channel surf mode
Language
Clock
ANT/Cable setup
Input labels
VIERA Link settingsVIERA Link
Power on link
Power off link
Stand-by power 
save
Auto power 
stand-by
Default speakers
ECO/energy saving
Power save
No signal for 10 
minutes
No activity for 3 
hours
Advanced 
setupAuto power on
Play SD card 
automatically
About
Reset to defaults
How to Use Menu Functions 
■ Menu list
■ Sub menu list
Various menus allow you to make settings for the picture, sound, and 
other functions so that you can enjoy watching TV best suited for you.
■ Press to exit from 
a menu screen
■ Press to return 
to the previous 
screen
 
Display menu
 Displays the functions that can be set 
(varies depending on the input signal)
Select “Setup”
Menu
Picture
Audio
Timer
Lock
VIERA Link
SD card
Closed caption
Setup
 next
 select
Select the item
All
Setup 1/2
Clock
ANT/Cable setup
Input labels Language
Channel surf mode
 next
 select
Display Sub Menu
SUBMENU
Select the item
All
Setup SUB MENU
Edit CH caption
Signal meter Set favorite
Channel surf mode
 select
 set
 or
 next 
						

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Advanced
 How to Use Menu Functions(picture, sound quality, etc.)
Adjustments/Configurations (alternatives)
Sets the mode to select the channel with Channel up/down button  (All/Favorite/Digital only/Analog only)
Sets favorite channels. (p. 18)
Changes the station identifier. (p. 39)
Checks the signal strength if interference or freezing occurs on a digit\
al image. (p. 39)
Adjustments/Configurations (alternatives)
Sets the mode to select the channel with Channel up/down button
(All/Favorite/Digital only/Analog only)
• Favorite: Only channels registered as FAVORITE (p. 18)
Channel surf modeAll
Selects the screen menu language (p. 15)Language
Adjusts the clock (p. 15)Clock
Sets channels (p. 39)ANT/Cable setup
Selects the terminal and label of the external equipment (p. 41)Input labels
Controls equipment connected to HDMI terminals (p. 32) (On/Off)
• “Power off link”, “Power on link”,  and “Default speakers” cannot \
be selected if “Off” is set.VIERA LinkOn
Sets “Power on link” of HDMI connection equipment (p. 32)  (Yes/No)Power on linkYe s
Sets “Power off link” of HDMI connection equipment (p. 32) (Yes/No)Power off linkYe s
Set “Stand-by power save” of HDMI connection equipment. (p. 32) \
 (No/Yes)Stand-by power saveNo
Set “Auto power stand-by” of HDMI connection equipment. (p. 32) \
(No/Yes (with reminder)/Yes (no reminder)Auto power stand-byNo
Selects the default speakers (p. 32) (TV/Theater)Default speakersTV
Reduces screen brightness to lower power consumption. Eye-friendly for v\
iewing in a dark room.
(Standard/Saving)Power saveStandard
To conserve energy, the TV automatically turns off when NO SIGNAL and NO OPERATION is performed 
for more than 10 minutes. (Enable/Disable)
Note
• Not in use when setting “Auto power on”, “On/Off Timer”, “Lock”, “SD mode” or Digital channel. • “No signal for 10 minutes was activated” will be displayed for abo\
ut 10 seconds when the TV is turned 
on for the first time after turning the power off by “No signal for 10 minutes”.
• The on-screen display will flash 3, 2 and 1 to indicate the last three (\
3) remaining minutes prior to the shut-off.
No signal for 10 minutesEnable
To conserve energy, the TV automatically turns off when no operation of remote or side panel key 
continues for more than 3 hours. (Enable/Disable)
Note
• Not in use when setting “Auto power on”, “On/Off Timer or PC input display.• “No activity for 3 hours was activated” will be displayed for abou\
t 10 seconds when the TV is turned on 
for the first time after turning the power off by “No activity for 3 hours”.
• The on-screen display will flash 3, 2 and 1 to indicate the last three (\
3) remaining minutes prior to the shut-off.
No activity for 3 hoursDisable
Turns TV On automatically when the cable box or a connected device is turned O\
n  (No/Yes)
TV power cord must be plugged into this device. TV comes on every time the power is restored.
• The “Sleep” timer, “On / Off timer”, and “First time setup” will not function if “Auto \
power on” is set. (p. 42)Auto power onNo
Set “Thumbnail” or “Slideshow” to play back SD cards automat\
ically.  (Slideshow/Thumbnail/Set later/Off)Play SD card automaticallySet later
Displays TV version and software license.About
Performing Reset will clear all items set with Setup, such as channel se\
ttings. (p. 38)Reset to defaults
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VIERA LinkTM “HDAVI ControlTM”
Simultaneously control all Panasonic “HDAVI Control” equipped components using one button on the TV remote.
Enjoy additional HDMI Inter-Operability with Panasonic products which ha\
ve the “HDAVI Control” function.
This TV supports “HDAVI Control 4” function.
Connections to the equipment (DVD recorder DIGA, HD Camcorder, Player theatre, RAM theater, Amplifier, etc.) with 
HDMI cables allow you to interface with them automatically.
Equipment with the “HDAVI Control” function enables the following operations:
■ For the first time/When adding new equipment, reconnecting equipment or \
changing the setup 
after the connection, turn the equipment on and then switch the TV on. S\
et the input mode to 
HDMI1, HDMI2 or HDMI3* (p. 22), and make sure that the image is displayed correctly.
* HDMI 3 (TC-32LX14 only)
VIERA Link “HDAVI Control”, based on the control functions provided by HDMI which is\
 an industry standard known 
as HDMI CEC (Consumer Electronics Control), is a unique function that \
we have developed and added. As such, its 
operation with other manufacturers’ equipment that supports HDMI CEC cannot be guaranteed.
Please refer to the individual manuals for other manufacturers’ equipment supporting the VIERA Link function.Version Operations
HDAVI Control or later
• Automatic Input Switching (p. 33)
• Power on link (p. 33)
• Power off link (p. 33)
• Default speakers (p. 33)
• One-touch theater playback (p. 33)
• Speaker control (p. 35)
HDAVI Control 2 or later
• VIERA Link control only with the TV’s remote control(P. 35) 
• Auto power stand-by (for available equipment only) (p. 33) 
• Direct TV recording (p. 35)
HDAVI Control 3 or later
• Providing the setting information (p. 33)
• Automatic lip-sync function (p. 33)
HDAVI Control 4
• Stand-by power save (with quick start mode) (p. 33)
■ HDMI cable
This function needs an HDMI compliant (fully wired) cable. Non-HDMI-co\
mpliant cables cannot be utilized.
It is recommended that you use Panasonic’s HDMI cable. Recommended part number:
RP-CDHF15 (4.9 ft/1.5 m), RP-CDHG15 (4.9 ft/1.5 m), RP-CDHF30 (9.8 \
ft/3.0 m),
RP-CDHG30 (9.8 ft/3.0 m), RP-CDHG50 (16.4 ft/5.0 m)
 * For more details on the external equipment’s connections, please refer to the operating manuals for the equipment.