Panasonic Lcd Television Tc 26lx50 Operating Instructions

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R-STANDBY/POWER ONPOWER
S-VIDEO HPJ VIDEO
INPUT 3L-AUDIO-R
RLAUDIO
OUTVIDEO
OUTS-VIDEO
OUT
Connections
Example of input signal source
CAMCORDER
VIDEO GAME CONSOLEHeadphones /
Earphones
(not supplied)
M3 plug
S-VIDEO cable
VIDEO cable
AUDIO cable
Notes:
•When connecting video cables, priority is given to the S-Video cable when both the S-VIDEO input terminal
and the VIDEO input terminal are connected.
•Please make inquiries of video game manufacturers concerning component cables to connect with video
game console.
Front Panel Connection 
						

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PULLR-STANDBY/POWER ONPOWER
R-STANDBY  G-POWER ONPOWER
ZOOMCH 6STEREO
SAP
MONO
POWER
Note:
The TV consumes some power as long as the power
cord is inserted into the wall outlet.
On the main unit
On the remote control
Press to turn the TV on / off.
•Power indicator
Power ON : Green
Power OFF (Standby): Red
•This does not work when the main
power is off (No light) (see above).
Note:
The screen below is displayed for a few
moments when the TV is turned on.Power cord AC120V, 60Hz
Power Indicator
Note:
Select the menu language before operating the TV (see
pages 14, 15, LANGUAGE).Press to turn the TV’s main power on /
off.
•Power indicator
Main power ON: Green
Main power OFF: No light
Remote control
sensor
Preparation
Connect the plug to the wall outlet.Back of the TV
C.A.T.S. sensor
LCD C.A.T.S. (Contrast Automatic Tracking
System) automatically senses the ambient
light conditions and adjusts the brightness and
gradation accordingly, to optimize contrast.
C.A.T.S. is in effect when PIC MODE is set to
AUTO (see page 23).
VCRDVD
SAP
CH
DBS/CBL
TV
POWER
Power ON / OFF
Main POWER
switch 
						

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VCRDVD
123
456
78
0
9
RETURN
EXITMENU
PLAY R-TUNEGUIDE RECALL MUTE TV/VIDEO
STOP
T V
PA U S EREC
FF REW
ASPECT
TV/VCR
VCR/DBS CH
SAP
CHO K
CH VOL VOL
D
BS/CBL
TV
POWER
SLEEP
PROG
R-STANDBY  G-POWER ON
POWER
TV/VIDEO–  VOL  +CH
TV/VCR Switch
STB
-ASPECT
Open / CloseVCR CH up/down
   
PAGE up/down
Slow +
/-- VCR
CABLE/DBS
DVD
VCR
CABLE/DBS
DVDVCR REW/FF
-
Skip Search REW/FFPLAY
-
PLAY
VCR RECORD
-
-
Pause
-
PauseSTOP
-
STOP Buttons
ButtonsButtons
Device
Buttons
ButtonsButtons
Device
PLAYSTOPPA U S E
REC
FFREW
ASPECT
TV/VCRVCR/DBS CH
Operation of other DeviceSAP button
Selects Audio mode (see page 25).
STEREO SAP MONO
Remote control
sensor
Within about 23 feet
(
7 meters)
 in front of
the TV set.
 Basic Controls
Mode Selection buttons
Digital Broadcasting Satellite mode
for Remote Control / Cable TV Mode
Selection for Remote Control
VCR Mode
Selection for
Remote Control
TV Mode Selection for Remote Control
Digital Video
Disc Mode
Selection for
Remote Control
DBS/CBLVCRTVDV D
Power button
Press to turn the TV ON or OFF.
Note:
The TV’s power cord must first be plugged
into the wall outlet and then the TV can
be turned on using the POWER switch.
ASPECT button
Change screen size (see page 26).ASPECT
TV/VCR
JUST ZOOMFULLNORMAL
Main POWER switch
Press to turn the TV’s main power
on/off.(see page 12)TV/VIDEO button
Volume Up/Down
Channel Up/Down
Reduces volume
Moves cursor to
the left during
menu mode.
Displays menu
Press to access
TV, DTV, DBS
or DVD menus.
Increases volume
Moves cursor to
the right during
menu mode.
Changes to the next channel down
Moves cursor downward during menu mode.
Press to Return
to previous
MENU or EXIT
from menu.
Direct program number
selection buttons
Press to display the current system
status, for example, Aspect mode,
Channel number, Stereo mode, TV/
VIDEO and Off timer.
GUIDE button
for DBS.
Press this button to mute the sound,
press again to cancel the mute.
GUIDE RECALL MUTETV/VIDEO
< Front Side Controls >
RETURN
EXITMENU
CH
CH VOL VOLO K
SLEEP
PROG
0306090
PROG dash button / SLEEP TIMER button
Program dash channel numbers for
DTV and DBS.
Sleep timer (MINUTES)
R-TUNE button
Switches to previously viewed
channel or video mode.
Not effective under the following
conditions:
1. Right after the TV is turned on.
2. After switching TV / CATV
(MODE inPROGRAM
CHANNELS).
3. Right after the ACP
(Automaticchannel
programming) execution.
4. When the same channel as
thepresent channel is selected.R-TUNE
Changes to the next channel up
Moves cursor upward during menu mode.
Press to display input mode menu.
While the menu is displayed, press
again to change the input mode.
The input mode changes each time
this button is pressed. 
						

							
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VCRDVD
1 2 3
4 5 6
7 8
0
9
RETURN
EXIT
R-TUNE SLEEP
PROG GUIDE
RECALL MUTE
SAPPOWER
CH
DBS/CBLL
TV
CH
VOL
TV/VIDEOO
Menu Operations
2
or
Press  to  display  MENU
screen.
An On Screen Help box is displayed when a menu is displayed
on the TV. This Help box indicates which keys on the remote control
are used to navigate the menu shown. ON SCREEN HELP 
‘
Instruction’ box
1
MENU
ADJUST SET  UP
LANGUAGE
PROGRAM  CH
LOCK
CLOSED  CAPTION
INPUT  LABEL
OTHER  ADJUST
MENUADJUST SET  UP
LANGUAGE
PROGRAM  CH
LOCK
CLOSED  CAPTION
INPUT  LABEL
OTHER  ADJUST
MENU
ADJUST PICTURE
AUDIO SET  UP
PICTURE  ADJUST
POSITION / SIZE
AUDIO  ADJUST
MENUADJUST PICTURE
AUDIO SET  UP
PICTURE  ADJUST
POSITION / SIZE
AUDIO  ADJUST
MENU
ADJUST PICTURE
AUDIO SET  UP
PICTURE  ADJUST
POSITION / SIZE
AUDIO  ADJUST
LANGUAGE ENGLISH
LANGUAGE
RETURN
CHANGE
TV/VIDEO
Change the input mode.
•
 Press to display the Input
selection menu.
1  TV
2  COMPONENT 1
3  COMPONENT 2
4  HDMI
5  VIDEO 1
6  VIDEO 2
7  VIDEO 3
• Press corresponding number key on the
remote control to select
the input of your choice.
Note:
Vi d e o   i n p u t   c a n   a l s o   b e
selected by pressing              ,
then  the  CH 
buttons,
and push 
“OK” key.
TV/VIDEO

15
Menu Operations
(See page 23)
• To return to the previous screen :
• To exit the MENU screen: This returns TV to normal viewing.
Press to select the MENU screen (ADJUST or SET UP).
Press to select the sub-menu feature.
Press to display the sub-menu screen.
(See pages 17-20)(See page 25)
Select the menu language. (See page16)
(See page 21) (See page 22)
(See page 21) (See page 24)
OFF          ONCOOL
COL
NORMAL
PIC  MODE
BACK  LIGHT
PICTURE
BRIGHTNESS
COLOR
TINT
SHARPNESS
AI  PICTURE + 20
+ 20
0
0
0
0
STANDARD
PICTURE  ADJUST  PAGE 1/2
OFF               ON
CH
CH
VOL VOLOK
RETURN
EXIT
MENU
LOCK
BLOCK  PROGRAMS:
STATUS U. S.   MOVIES
CHANGE  SETTING
ENTER  CODE  FIRST
OFF ON
AUDIO  ADJUST
NORMAL
–  2
+  6
0
STANDARD
PAGE 1/2
OFF          ON
MODE
BASS
TREBLE
BALANCE
AI SOUND
SURROUND
STEREO    SAP      MONO
HDMI INOFF
ON
DIGITAL
OFF ON
P O S I T I O N / S I Z E    
NORMAL
P O S I T I O N NORMALIZE
  SIZE
    15
RETURN
LANGUAGE
ENGLISH
LANGUAGEMODE
AUTO  PROGRAM
MANUAL  PROGRAM TVCABLE
PROGRAM  CHANNELS
COMPONENT1
COMPONENT2
HDMI
VIDEO1
VIDEO2
VIDEO3
COMPONENT1
COMPONENT2
HDMI
GAME
DVD
VIDEO3
INPUT  LABEL
OTHER  ADJUST PAGE 1/2
VIDEO NR OFFON
3D Y/C FILTER
COLOR  MATRIX SDHD
OFF
ON
MPEG NR 
OFFONCLOSED  CAPTION
MODE
OFF
C1 C2
OFF 
						

							
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VCRDVD
1 2 3
4 5 6
7 8
0
9
RETURN
EXIT
R-TUNE SLEEP
PROG GUIDE
RECALL MUTE
SAPPOWER
CH
DBS/CBLL
TV
CH
VOL
TV/VIDEOO
Menu Operations
2
or
Press  to  display  MENU
screen.
An On Screen Help box is displayed when a menu is displayed
on the TV. This Help box indicates which keys on the remote control
are used to navigate the menu shown. ON SCREEN HELP 
‘
Instruction’ box
1
MENU
ADJUST SET  UP
LANGUAGE
PROGRAM  CH
LOCK
CLOSED  CAPTION
INPUT  LABEL
OTHER  ADJUST
MENUADJUST SET  UP
LANGUAGE
PROGRAM  CH
LOCK
CLOSED  CAPTION
INPUT  LABEL
OTHER  ADJUST
MENU
ADJUST PICTURE
AUDIO SET  UP
PICTURE  ADJUST
POSITION / SIZE
AUDIO  ADJUST
MENUADJUST PICTURE
AUDIO SET  UP
PICTURE  ADJUST
POSITION / SIZE
AUDIO  ADJUST
MENU
ADJUST PICTURE
AUDIO SET  UP
PICTURE  ADJUST
POSITION / SIZE
AUDIO  ADJUST
LANGUAGE ENGLISH
LANGUAGE
RETURN
CHANGE
TV/VIDEO
Change the input mode.
•
 Press to display the Input
selection menu.
1  TV
2  COMPONENT 1
3  COMPONENT 2
4  HDMI
5  VIDEO 1
6  VIDEO 2
7  VIDEO 3
• Press corresponding number key on the
remote control to select
the input of your choice.
Note:
Vi d e o   i n p u t   c a n   a l s o   b e
selected by pressing              ,
then  the  CH 
buttons,
and push 
“OK” key.
TV/VIDEO

15
Menu Operations
(See page 23)
• To return to the previous screen :
• To exit the MENU screen: This returns TV to normal viewing.
Press to select the MENU screen (ADJUST or SET UP).
Press to select the sub-menu feature.
Press to display the sub-menu screen.
(See pages 17-20)(See page 25)
Select the menu language. (See page16)
(See page 21) (See page 22)
(See page 21) (See page 24)
OFF          ONCOOL
COL
NORMAL
PIC  MODE
BACK  LIGHT
PICTURE
BRIGHTNESS
COLOR
TINT
SHARPNESS
AI  PICTURE + 20
+ 20
0
0
0
0
STANDARD
PICTURE  ADJUST  PAGE 1/2
OFF               ON
CH
CH
VOL VOLOK
RETURN
EXIT
MENU
LOCK
BLOCK  PROGRAMS:
STATUS U. S.   MOVIES
CHANGE  SETTING
ENTER  CODE  FIRST
OFF ON
AUDIO  ADJUST
NORMAL
–  2
+  6
0
STANDARD
PAGE 1/2
OFF          ON
MODE
BASS
TREBLE
BALANCE
AI SOUND
SURROUND
STEREO    SAP      MONO
HDMI INOFF
ON
DIGITAL
OFF ON
P O S I T I O N / S I Z E    
NORMAL
P O S I T I O N NORMALIZE
  SIZE
    15
RETURN
LANGUAGE
ENGLISH
LANGUAGEMODE
AUTO  PROGRAM
MANUAL  PROGRAM TVCABLE
PROGRAM  CHANNELS
COMPONENT1
COMPONENT2
HDMI
VIDEO1
VIDEO2
VIDEO3
COMPONENT1
COMPONENT2
HDMI
GAME
DVD
VIDEO3
INPUT  LABEL
OTHER  ADJUST PAGE 1/2
VIDEO NR OFFON
3D Y/C FILTER
COLOR  MATRIX SDHD
OFF
ON
MPEG NR 
OFFONCLOSED  CAPTION
MODE
OFF
C1 C2
OFF 
						

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Tuning Channels
Press to select PROGRAM CH.
Press to display the PROGRAM
CHANNELS screen.
2
3
Press to select MODE.
Press to select TV or CABLE.
4
Press to select AUTO
PROGRAM.
Press to display the
AUTO PROGRAM
screen.
5
Press to select YES.
Press to start AUTO
PROGRAM. Automatically scans and stores all the TV channels.
1Press the TV/ VIDEO button to display the TV channel.
Notes:
•When any button is pressed during AUTO
PROGRAM, the TV will return to normal viewing.
(Channels searched up to that point are added.)
•After AUTO PROGRAM finishes, the lowest channel
number added will be displayed.
•When there is no receivable channel, channel 69 (for
TV) or channel 125 (for cable TV) is displayed.
CH
CH VOL
VOLO K
CH
CH VOL VOLO K
CH
CH VOL
VOLO K
PROGRAM  CHANNELS
MODE
AUTO  PROGRAM
MANUAL  PROGRAM     TV    
CABLE
MENU
ADJUSTSET  UP
LANGUAGE
PROGRAM  CH
LOCK
CLOSED  CAPTION
INPUT  LABEL
OTHER  ADJUST
Press the MENU button to display the MENU screen and select SET UP.
Manual channel programming
Add or delete a channel manually.
Channels will automatically advance until all channels
have been scanned. Channel numbers with video
signal received will be stored in the Channel Memory.
PROGRAM  CHANNELS
MODE
AUTO  PROGRAM
MANUAL  PROGRAM     TV    CABLE
MANUAL  PROGRAM
ENTER  CHANNEL
121
Press to select
MANUAL PROGRAM.
Press to display the
MANUAL PROGRAM
screen.4
Press to select the
channel.
•You can also use the
numbered buttons.5
6
Press to add the
channel to the Channel
Memory (the channel
number turns blue).
Press to delete the
channel from the
Channel Memory (the
channel number turns
yellow).
CH
CH VOL VOLO K
CH
CH VOL VOLO K
CH
CH VOL
VOLO K
• Repeat steps 5 and 6 for other channels.
Automatic channel programming
     Mode selection
AUTO  PROGRAM
Activate
“AUTO  PROGRAM?”
YES                 NO
AUTO  PROGRAM
In  “AUTO  PROGRAM”
STOP
CHANNEL                         59     
MENU 
						

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V-Chip technology allows parents to use the TV rating codes to block programs that they feel are inappropriate
for their children to watch.
LOCK
BLOCK  PROGRAMS:
STATUSU. S.  TV PROGRAMS
CHANGE  SETTING
CHANGE CODE
OFF  ON
LOCK
BLOCK  PROGRAMS:
STATUSU. S.   MOVIES
CHANGE  SETTING
ENTER  CODE  FIRST
OFF  ON
Input 4-digit code.
•To clear the numbers while entering the code,
press Up 
 or Down  .
•You will need the code to enter the LOCK menu.
•After entering your password for the first time,
ENTER CODE FIRST will change to CHANGE
CODE. Press to select LOCK
Press to display the LOCK screen.
3Press to select BLOCK PROGRAMS.
Press to select U.S. MOVIES, U.S. TV
PROGRAMS, CANADIAN ENGLISH
or CANADIAN FRENCH.
4
Press to select CHANGE SETTING.
Press to enter the next menu.5
Note:
Use a code that is easy to remember and record it in a safe place.
2 1
CH
CH VOL VOLOK
CH
CH VOL VOLO K
LOCK
BLOCK  PROGRAMS:
STATUSU. S.  TV PROGRAMS
CHANGE  SETTING
CHANGE CODE
OFF  ON
LOCK
BLOCK  PROGRAMS:
STATUSU. S.  TV PROGRAMS
CHANGE  SETTING
CHANGE CODE
OFF  ON
CH
CH VOL
VOLO K
MENU
ADJUSTSET  UP
LANGUAGE
PROGRAM  CH
LOCK
CLOSED  CAPTION
INPUT  LABEL
OTHER  ADJUST
123
456
78
09
CH
CH VOL
VOLO K
LOCK
Press the MENU button to display the MENU screen and select SET UP.
Press to select STATUS.
Press to select OFF or ON.
OFF : Can view all programs.
ON : Cannot view programs locked in
CHANGE SETTING. 
						

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LOCK
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 signals.
CH
CH VOL VOLO K
6
8
Press to select SETTING.
Press to select BASIC or DETAILED.
BASIC : You can select the ratings.
DETAILED : You can select the ratings and options.
CH
CH VOL VOLOK
7
Press to lock or unlock the rating.
Lock : Red
Unlock : Green
VIEW  NR  PROGRAMS? U. S.  TV  PROGRAMS
TV
–G
TV
–PG
TV
–1 4
TV
–MAV
V
VD
D L
L
L S
S
S TV
–Y
TV
–Y7FV SETTINGBASIC NO  YES
Rating    Option Press to select the rating.
U.S. TV PROGRAMS
This TV features the “V-Chip technology” which allows you to use U.S. TV PROGRAMS Guide ratings to
block various types of TV programs.
CH
CH VOL VOLOK
Notes:
•When a rating is locked, all ratings (including options) below this rating are locked.
•When a rating is unlocked, all ratings (including options) above this rating are unlocked.
•When an option (V, S, L or D) is locked, all the same options (V, S, L or D) below this rating are locked.
•When an option (V, S, L or D) is unlocked, all the ratings and the same options (V, S, L or D) above this
rating are unlocked.
U.S. MOVIES
6
7
Press to select the rating.
U. S. MOVIES
VIEW  NR  PROGRAMS?
NO  YES
G
P G
PG
-13
R
NC
-17
X
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 signals.
Press to lock or unlock the rating.
Lock : Red
Unlock : Green This TV features the “V-Chip technology” which allows you to use Motion Picture Ratings when viewing movies
or video tapes. This innovation allows parents to block various types of movies and video tapes at their discretion.
NR
G
P G
PG-13
R
NC-17
XCONTAINS NO RATING (NOT RATED) AND NA (NOT APPLICABLE)
PROGRAMS. Movie has not been rated or rating does not apply.
GENERAL AUDIENCES. All ages admitted.
PARENTAL GUIDANCE SUGGESTED. Some material may not be suitable for children.
PARENTS STRONGLY CAUTIONED.  Some material may be inappropriate for children under 13.
RESTRICTED. Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
NO ONE 17 AND UNDER ADMITTED.
ADULTS ONLY.
CH
CH VOL VOLO K
CH
CH VOL VOLOK
Notes:
•When a rating is locked, all ratings below this rating are locked.
•When a rating is unlocked, all ratings above this rating are unlocked. 
						

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NR
TV-Y
TV-Y7
TV-G
TV-PG
TV-14
TV-MA
FV
V
S
L
DNot Rated. See Customer Caution below.
All children. The themes and elements in this program are specifically designed for a
very young audience, including children from ages 2-6.
Directed to older children. Themes and elements in this program may include mild physical
or comedic violence, or may frighten children under the age of 7.
General audience. It contains little or no violence, no strong language, and little or no
sexual dialogue or situations.
Parental guidance suggested. The program may contain infrequent coarse language,
limited violence, some suggestive sexual dialogue and situations.
Parents strongly cautioned. This program may contain sophisticated themes, sexual
content, strong language and more intense violence.
Mature audiences only. This program may contain mature themes, profane language,
graphic violence, and explicit sexual content.
FANTASY/CARTOON VIOLENCE
VIOLENCE
SEX
OFFENSIVE LANGUAGE
DIALOGUE WITH SEXUAL CONTENT
The V-CHIP used in this TV allows you to block various types of movies and television programs based on
the two rating systems used in Canada. It also lets you block or unblock Canadian French programs according
to various ratings categories.
CANADIAN ENGLISH / CANADIAN FRENCH
6Press to select VIEW E
PROGRAMS?.∗
Press to select NO or YES.
NO : Cannot view programs
with E signals.
YES : Can view programs
with E signals.
∗ E means Exempt
CANADIAN FRENCH
VIEW  E  PROGRAMS?
NO  YES
G
8 ANS+
13ANS+
16ANS+
18ANS+
7Press to select the rating.
Press to lock or unlock the rating.
Lock : Red
Unlock : Green
CH
CH VOL VOLO K
CH
CH VOL VOLOK
CANADIAN ENGLISH
VIEW  E  PROGRAMS?
NO  YES
C
C8+
G
P G
14+
18+
LOCK
Notes:
•When a rating is locked, all ratings below this rating are locked.
•When a rating is unlocked, all ratings above this rating are unlocked.
The V-Chip system that is used in this set is capable of blocking “NR” programs (non rated, not applicable
as and none) per FCC Rules Section15.120(e)(2). If the option of blocking “NR” programs is chosen
“unexpected and possibly confusing results may occur, and you may not receive emergency bulletins or
any of the following types of programming:”
Customer Caution
• Emergency Bulletins (Such as EAS messages, weather warnings and others)
• 
Locally originated programming  • News  • Political  • Public Service Announcements  • Religious  • Sports
• Weather 
						

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LOCK
CANADIAN ENGLISH RATINGS CHART
CANADIAN FRENCH RATINGS CHART
E
C
C8+
G
P G
14+
18+Exempt - Exempt programming includes: news, sports, documentaries and other
information programming, talk shows, music videos, and variety programming.
Programming intended for children under age 8. No offensive language, nudity or sexual
content.
Programming generally considered acceptable for children 8 years and over. No profanity,
nudity or sexual content.
General programming, suitable for all audiences.
Parental Guidance suggested. Some material may not be suitable for children.
Programming contains themes or content which may not be suitable for viewers under
the age of 14. Parents are strongly cautioned to exercise discretion in permitting viewing
by pre-teens and early teens.
18+ years old. Programming restricted to adults. Contains constant violence or scenes
of extreme violence.
E
G
8 ANS+
13ANS+
16ANS+
18ANS+Exempt - Exempt programming.
General - Programming intended for audience of all ages. Contains no violence, or the
violence content is minimal or is depicted appropriately.
8+ General - Not recommended for young children. Programming intended for a broad
audience but contains light or occasional violence. Adult supervision recommended.
Programming may not be suitable for children under the age of 13 - Contains either a
few violent scenes or one or more sufficiently violent scenes to affect them. Adult
supervision strongly suggested.
Programming may not be suitable for children under the age of 16 - Contains frequent
scenes of violence or intense violence.
Programming restricted to adults. Contains constant violence or scenes of extreme
violence.