Panasonic Lcd Television Tc 26lx50 Operating Instructions

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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.
Press to select CLOSED CAPTION.
Press to display the CLOSED
CAPTION screen.
1
2
Press to select OFF, C1 or C2.
MENU
ADJUSTSET  UP
LANGUAGE
PROGRAM  CH
LOCK
CLOSED  CAPTION
INPUT  LABEL
OTHER  ADJUST
Notes:
• This feature is available only with the 480i input signal and with programs that include closed captions.
• The closed caption is not displayed when you set the aspect to “ZOOM” (see page 26).
CH
CH VOL
VOLO K
CLOSED CAPTION
Press the MENU button to display the MENU screen and select SET UP.
• OFF (NO): Recommended mode when Closed Caption is not being used.
• C1: For video related information that can be displayed (up to 4 lines of script strategically placed on
the television screen so that it does not obstruct relevant parts of the picture).
• C2: Another mode used for video related information.
You can change the video input labels displayed on the screen to match the connected
device (VCR, DVD player, etc.).
Press to select INPUT LABEL.
Press to display the INPUT LABEL screen.
1
2
Press to select the video input.
CH
CH VOL VOLO KPress to select the INPUT LABEL.
(COMPONENT1 / COMPONENT2 / HDMI /
VIDEO1 / VIDEO2 / VIDEO3 /  VCR, LD,
GAME, DVD, DTV, [BLANK] and SKIP∗
)
∗ Select to skip unused video input when
pressing TV/VIDEO button.
CH
CH VOL
VOLO K
MENU
ADJUSTSET  UP
LANGUAGE
PROGRAM  CH
LOCK
CLOSED  CAPTION
INPUT  LABEL
OTHER  ADJUST
INPUT LABEL
Press the MENU button to display the MENU screen and select SET UP.
CLOSED  CAPTION
MODE
OFF
COMPONENT1
COMPONENT2
HDMI
VIDEO1
VIDEO2
VIDEO3
COMPONENT1
COMPONENT2
HDMI
GAME
DVD
VIDEO3 INPUT  LABEL 
						

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Press to select OTHER ADJUST.
Press to display the OTHER ADJUST
screen.
1
CH
CH VOL
VOLO K
Press to select the item.2
CH
CH VOL VOLOKPress to select the setting.
OTHER ADJUST
VIDEO NR
Reduce video noise in the picture.
MPEG NR
Noise unique to DVD, STB, etc. will be reduced.
3D Y/C FILTER
Minimizes noise and cross color in the picture. Not available for
COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT.
COLOR MATRIX
Displays input signals (480p signals) in natural color. Automatically adjusts
color parameters for HD (high definition) and SD (standard definition).
Note:
COLOR MATRIX is effective only when 480p signal is input in COMPONENT
input mode.
In any other case the indication of COLOR MATRIX becomes blue, and
changing between SD and HD is not possible.
POWER SAVE
Reduces screen brightness to lower power consumption. Eye-friendly for
viewing in a dark room.
BLACK LEVEL
Select DARK or LIGHT depending on the picture conditions, when selecting
the video or component input.
The dark scene becomes easy to see.
Note:
Fixed to DARK when selecting TV mode.
ONOFF
SDHD
ONOFF
SAVING
STANDARD
MENU
ADJUSTSET  UP
LANGUAGE
PROGRAM  CH
LOCK
CLOSED  CAPTION
INPUT  LABEL
OTHER  ADJUST
OTHER  ADJUST
PAGE 2/2
POWER SAVE
STANDARD
BLACK LEVELDARK
ONOFF
Press the MENU button to display the MENU screen and select SET UP.
LIGHTDARK
OTHER  ADJUST PAGE 1/2
VIDEO NR
OFF  ON
3D Y/C FILTER
COLOR  MATRIX
SD  HD OFF  ON MPEG NR 
OFF  ON 
						

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1
2
Press to select PICTURE ADJUST.
Press to select the sub-menu.
Adjust the setting while watching the picture
behind the menu.
Press to activate the setting if necessary.
PIC MODE
Press to display the PICTURE ADJUST screen.
CH
CH VOL VOLO K
MENU
ADJUST
PICTURE
AUDIOSET  UP
PICTURE  ADJUST
POSITION / SIZE
AUDIO  ADJUST
OFF          ONCOOL
COOL
OFF          ONCOOL
COOL
NORMAL
PIC  MODE
BACK  LIGHT
PICTURE
BRIGHTNESS
COLOR
TINT
SHARPNESS
AI  PICTURE+ 20
+ 20
0
0
0
0
STANDARD
PICTURE  ADJUST  PAGE 1/2
PICTURE  ADJUST  PAGE 2/2
COLOR TEMP
NORMAL
COLOR ENHANCE
OFF          ONCOOLCOLOFF               ON
OFF          ONCOOLCOLOFF                O N
NORMAL / NORMALIZE
Select “NORMALIZE” and press “OK” to return each PIC MODE to the factory
default setting.
Notes:
•“NORMAL” means the PIC MODE is at the factory default setting. “NORMAL”
changes to “NORMALIZE” when you change the setting of BACK LIGHT,
PICTURE, BRIGHTNESS, COLOR, TINT, SHARPNESS, AI PICTURE,
COLOR TEMP or COLOR ENHANCE.
•You can normalize each PIC MODE separately.
MODE
STANDARD
CINEMA
VIVID
AUTO
Function
Displays a standard image for average lighting conditions.
Ideal for watching movies in a dark room.
Displays a clear image with high contrast in a bright room.
Automatically senses the ambient light conditions and adjusts the brightness
and gradation accordingly, to optimize contrast.
PIC MODE is stored for TV, VIDEO1, VIDEO2, VIDEO3, COMPONENT1, COMPONENT2 and HDMI
individually.
CH
CH VOL
VOLO K
PICTURE ADJUST
Press the MENU button to display the MENU screen and select ADJUST.
 Function
Luminance of the back light is adjusted.
Selects proper contrast and density for the room.
Adjusts for easier viewing of dark pictures such as night scenes.
Adjusts the level of color.
Adjusts for flesh tone color (more green or more red).
Adjusts the degree of sharpness.
Controls dark areas without affecting the black level or brightness in the overall picture.
Increases or decreases WARM (red) and COOL (blue) colors to suit personal
preference.
Enables automatic vivid color adjustment.
BACK LIGHT, PICTURE, BRIGHTNESS, COLOR, TINT, SHARPNESS, AI PICTURE, COLOR TEMP, COLOR ENHANCE
You can change the level of each Item (BACK LIGHT, PICTURE, BRIGHTNESS, COLOR, TINT,
SHARPNESS,  AI PICTURE, COLOR TEMP and COLOR ENHANCE) for each MODE (STANDARD,
CINEMA, VIVID and AUTO) according to your personal preference.
Sub-menu
BACK LIGHT
PICTURE
BRIGHTNESS
COLOR
TINT
SHARPNESS
AI PICTURE
COLOR TEMP
(Color temperature)
COLOR ENHANCE
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For “ZOOM”  mode (see page 26)
•POSITION
Press to move the picture up or down.
•Press OK to return to the factory default
setting. Press to select POSITION/SIZE.
Press to display POSITION/SIZE screen.
POSITION/SIZE  
NORMAL 
POSITIONNORMALIZE
  SIZE
    15
RETURN
ZOOM
CH
CH VOL
VOLO K
MENU
ADJUST
PICTURE
AUDIOSET  UP
PICTURE  ADJUST
POSITION / SIZE
AUDIO  ADJUST
CH
CH VOL VOLO K
•SIZE
Press to shrink the picture vertically
[by 15 steps: 15 (original setting) down
to 1].
•Press OK to return to the factory
default setting.ZOOM
POSITION/SIZE
During “ZOOM” mode finely adjust the vertical position and the size of the screen.
1Press the MENU button to display the MENU screen and select ADJUST.
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1
2
Press to select AUDIO ADJUST.
Press to display the AUDIO ADJUST
screen.
Press to select the sub-menu.
Select the setting while listening to the
sound.
Press to activate the setting if necessary.
MODE
• Red display : With signal
White display : No signal
White display (All modes) : MONO
• 
To change the mode using SAP button (see page 13).
STEREO / SAP / MONO
BASS
TREBLE
BALANCE
AI SOUND
SURROUND
BASS, TREBLE, BALANCE, AI SOUND,
SURROUND
You can change the level of each sub-menu (BASS,
TREBLE, BALANCE, AI SOUND, SURROUND) for
each MODE (STANDARD, DYNAMIC and SPEECH)
according to your personal preference.
STEREO
SAP
MONO
CH
CH VOL
VOLO K
CH
CH VOL VOLO K
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
MENU
ADJUST
PICTURE
AUDIOSET  UP
PICTURE  ADJUST
POSITION / SIZE
AUDIO  ADJUST
NORMAL / NORMALIZE
Select “NORMALIZE” and press “OK” to return each MODE to the factory default
setting.
Notes:
• “NORMAL” means the MODE is at the factory default setting. “NORMAL”
changes to “NORMALIZE” when you change the setting of BASS, TREBLE,
BALANCE, AI SOUND, SURROUND or AUDIO LEVELER.
• You can normalize each MODE separately.
AUDIO  ADJUST
PAGE 2/2
NORMAL
0
AUDIO LEVELER
AUDIO LEVELER
You can adjust the volume level for each of the input modes (TV, VIDEO1, VIDEO2, VIDEO3, COMPONENT1,
COMPONENT2 and HDMI).Two channel Audio reception.
Second Audio  Programming
( typically used for bilingual audio ).
Select when stereo signal is weak.
Adjusts low frequencies.
Adjusts high frequencies.
Adjusts left and right volume.
Automatically adjusts sound
quality when ON is selected.
To enjoy a concert hall effect,
select ON when stereo is playing.
STANDARD
DYNAMIC
SPEECH
Emits the original sound.
Gives contrast to sound.
Make voice sound clear.
AUDIO ADJUST
Press the MENU button to display the MENU screen and select ADJUST.
HDMI IN
When using HDMI connection (see page 10), this
feature will let you switch between Analog Input
and Digital Input.AUTO
DIGITAL
ANALOG
Automatically selects Analog /
Digital signal.
Digital Input only.
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Each time you press the button:
NORMAL mode will display a 4:3 picture
at its standard 4:3 size without any
stretching.
ZOOM mode magnifies the central
section of the picture.
FULL will display the picture at its
maximum size but with slight elongation. JUST mode will display a 4:3 picture at
its maximum size but with aspect
correction applied to the sides of the
screen so that elongation is only
apparent at the left and right edges of
the screen. The size of the picture will
depend on the original signal.
Mode
Picture Explanation
NORMAL
ZOOM
FULL JUST
ASPECT Controls
This feature allows you to enjoy viewing the picture at its maximum size, including wide screen cinema
format picture.
Notes:
• This feature does not work for 1080i and 720p input signals.
• The aspect setting is stored separately for TV, VIDEO1, VIDEO2,
VIDEO3, COMPONENT1, COMPONENT2 and HDMI.
JUST4
3
ZOOM4
3
FULL4
3
NORMAL
3 4
JUST ZOOMFULLNORMAL
ASPECT
TV/VCR
PLAY
R-TUNE
PROG
STOP
T V
PA U S EREC
FF REW
VCR/DBS CH
0
ASPECT
TV/VCR 
						

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Press to select the code.
• 
A potential code is loaded for the device selected in step 2.
• Press POWER button to test the operation.
• Repeat the steps until the component code is
found. It may take many attempts before the
correct code is found.
Press to store the code.
Operating peripheral equipment using the remote control
1
2
3
Enter the 3-digit infrared code
(see pages 28, 29).
•Factory default setting:
Panasonic
•Press POWER to test the
operation. Press and hold POWER and
OK together, for at least 5
seconds.
•The mode selection buttons
flash, then  release POWER
and OK.
POWER  +
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CH
CH VOL VOLO K
VCRDVD
DBS/CBL
TV
Select the type of the component.
•The selected button lights and
all others go out.
Programming the remote control code
You can operate other manufacturers’ components using this TV’s remote control.
Preparations:
•Connect the plug of the external component to the wall outlet.
•Make sure the component is turned off.
Notes:
•If the component does not operate with the remote control, repeat
the procedure using another code. (Some brands have multiple
codes).
•If an incorrect code is entered, or if the procedure takes longer
than 30 seconds, the programming will fail.
To find a code not listed in the index
RETURN
EXITMENU
PLAY R-TUNESLEEP
PROGGUIDE 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
POWER
VCRDVD
DBS/CBL
TV
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After step 2 above, 
						

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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.
VCR DBS
Operating peripheral equipment using the remote control
Codes for VCR
Brand Code
Orion 320, 326
Panasonic 321, 322, 323, 324
J.C.Penney 300, 305, 310, 311, 324,
339, 345
Pentax 300, 311, 345
Philco320, 323, 324, 326, 331, 343
Philips 323, 324, 331
Pioneer 323
Proscan 300, 301, 302, 323, 324,
331, 333, 345, 346
Quasar 321, 322, 323, 324
Radio Shack305, 309, 324, 333, 336, 340
RCA 300, 301, 302, 323, 324,
331, 333, 345, 346
Realistic 305, 309, 324, 336, 340
Samsung 302, 304, 333
Sansui 320, 326, 339, 352
Sanyo 305, 309, 313
Scott 301, 302, 304, 309, 320,
326, 338, 340, 347, 348
Sears 300, 305, 306, 307, 308
Sharp 335, 336
Shintom 317
Signature 2000 335
Singer 317
Sony 328, 329, 330
Sylvania 323, 324, 331
Tashiro 306
Tatung 310, 311, 339
Teac 310, 311, 339
Technics 321, 322, 323, 324
Teknika 324
Toshiba 301, 346
Vector Research311
Wards 306, 309, 335, 336, 344
Yamaha 305, 310, 311, 339
Zenith 306, 344
Brand Code
Admiral 335
Aiwa 332
Akai 314, 315, 316, 329
Audio Dynamic311, 339
Bell &Howell 305, 313
Broksonic 320, 326
Canon 323, 325
Citizen 306
Craig 305, 306, 329
Curtis Mathes 324, 345
Daewoo 301, 324, 343
DBX 310, 311, 339
Dimensia 345
Emerson303, 319, 320, 325, 326, 343
Fisher 305, 307, 308, 309, 313
Funai 320, 326, 334
GE 324, 333, 345
Goldstar 306
Gradiente 334
Hitachi 300, 323, 345
Instant Replay 323, 324
Jensen 339
JVC 310, 311, 334, 339
Kenwood 306, 310, 311, 339
LXI300, 305, 306, 307, 308, 309
Magnavox 323, 324, 331
Marantz 310, 311, 339
Marta 306
Memorex 309, 324
MGA 338, 340, 341, 347, 348
Minolta 300, 345
Mitsubishi 338, 340, 341, 347, 348
Multitech 304, 347
NEC 310, 311, 334, 339
Olympic 323, 324
Optimus 306, 321, 328, 335
CABLEDVD
VCR
Brand Code
Panasonic Replay100
Philips Tivo 101
Sony Tivo 102
Codes for Personal Video Recorders
VCR 
						

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         Brand Code
ABC 124
Archer 125, 132
Cableview 105, 132
Citizen 105, 122
Curtis 112, 113
Diamond 124, 125, 132
Eagle 129
Eastern 134
GC Brand 105, 132
Gemini 122
General 111, 119, 120, 121, 122,
Instrument/ 123, 124, 125, 126, 127
Jerrold
Hamlin 112, 118, 140, 141, 142,
145
Hitachi 103, 124
Macom 103, 104, 105
Magnavox 133
Memorex 130
Movietime 105, 132
Oak 102, 137, 139
Panasonic 109, 110, 114
Philips 106, 107, 128, 129, 130
Pioneer 101, 116
Pulsar 105, 132
Codes for Cable Box
         Brand Code
Puser 132
RCA 115
Realistic 132
Regal 112, 118, 140, 141, 142,
145
Regency 134
Rembrandt 105, 132, 137
Samsung 105
Scientific Atlanta111, 112, 113
Slmark 101, 105
Sprucer 105, 110
Stargate 105, 132
Tel eview 101, 105
Texscan 144
Tocom 135
Toshiba 104
Unika 125, 132
Universal 122, 132
Videoway 106
Viewstar 129, 130
Zenith 100, 117
Zenith /Drae 100
Satellite
         Brand Code
Dish Network 105, 115, 116
Echo Star 105
(Echostar)
Express VU 105, 115
G.E. 106
G.I. 108
(General Instrument)
Gradiente 114
Hitachi 103, 111, 112
HNS (Hughes) 103
Codes for DBS
         Brand Code
Magnavox 101, 102
Panasonic 104
Philips 101, 102
Primestar 108
Proscan 106, 109, 110, 113
RCA 106, 109, 110, 113
Sony 107
Star Choice 103, 108
Toshiba 100
Uniden 101, 102
Operating peripheral equipment using the remote control
Brand Code
Denon 100
Ferguson 101
JVC 109
Mitsubishi 105
Nordmende 101
Panasonic 100
Philips 103
Pioneer 102
RCA 101
Codes for DVD
Brand Code
Saba 101
Samsung 110
Sharp 108
Sony 104
Technics 100
Thomson 101
Toshiba 103
Yamaha 100
Zenith 107
DVD
DBS/CBL
DBS/CBL 
						

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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.
   KEY NAME TV MODE VCR MODE  CABLE MODE DBS MODE DVD MODE (DVD)
POWER POWER POWER POWER POWER
SAP ON/OFF--STB AUDIO TRACK-
MUTE TV MUTE TV MUTE STB MUTE TV MUTE
TV INPUT SW TV INPUT SW TV INPUT SW TV INPUT SW TV INPUT SW
ACTION TV ACTION ENTER STB ACTION-
VOL + / -TV VOLUME +/- CABLE VOL +/-TV VOLUME +/-
MENU--STB MENU-
DISPLAY--
EXIT--STB EXIT-
---STB GUIDE-
Select Channel Select Channel Select Channel Select Channel-
-CABLE PREVIOUSSTB PREVIOUS-
SLEEP-- -
VCR REW/FF--
-PLAY--PLAY
-PAUSE--PAUSE
-STOP--STOP
-VCR RECORD---
ASPECT TV/VCR SWITCH-STB ASPECT OPEN/CLOSE
--PAGE UP/DOWN SLOW +/-
PREVIOUS CHAN
OR VIDEO MODE
CHANNEL
UP/DOWNTV CHANNEL
UP/DOWNSTB NAVIGATION
UP/DOWN
STB NAVIGATION
RIGHT/LEFTNEXT/PREVIOUSCHAPTER
ONSCREEN VCR
DISPLAY
VCR CHANNEL
UP/DOWNSKIP SEARCH
FF
STB PROGRAM/
DASH
POWER
SAP
MUTE
TV/VIDEO
MENU
RECALL
RETURN
EXIT
GUIDE
R-TUNE
SLEEP
PROG
FF REW
PLAY
PA U S E
STOP
ASPECT
TV/VCR
VCR/DBS CH
CH
CH VOL VOLCH
CH VOL
VOLO K
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REC
CABLECHANNEL
UP/DOWN