Panasonic Lcd Television Tc 26lx60 Operating Instructions

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Viewing
 Watching TV
Setting 1/3
[1]
[2]
[3]
[4]
[5]
Setting 1/3
[1]   26-1 
[2]
[3]
[4]
[5]
Favorite 1/3
[1]
[2]
[3]
[4]
[5]
Change
aspect
ratio
Call up
a favorite
channel
Change the aspect (p. 40)
•Press button to cycle through the aspect modes.
• 480i, 480p:FULL/JUST/4:3/ZOOM
• 1080i, 720p:FULL/H-FILL/JUST/4:3

vFAVORITE
  Channel numbers registered in Favorite are displayed on the favorite tune 
screen. Select the desired broadcast station with the cursor, or using number 
keys. (see below)
Note
•Reselect “Cable” or “Antenna” in “ANT In” of “Auto program” to switch the signal reception between cable TV and 
antenna. (p. 19)
•The channel number and volume level remain the same even after the TV is turned off.
1Display the channel to be placed on the Favorites list.
2  Hold down FAVORITE for several 
seconds.
 •  Press FAVORITE repeatedly 
to change between pages (1/3, 
2/3, 3/3, or exit). Pressing 
{
y
also changes the page.
3 Press 
x
zto highlight a position 
on the list. 
Then, press OK to memorize the 
displayed CH in that position.
 •  You can also use the NUMBER 
keys (1-9 and 0) to select the 
recorded list numbers (1-9 and 
0). By doing so, the numbers 
will be directly recorded without 
having to press the OK key.
• To delete a favorite channel  A memorized channel can be removed from the list by 
holding down FAVORITE while it’s position is highlighted.
1 Press FAVORITE.
 •  Press FAVORITE repeatedly 
to change between pages (1/3, 
2/3, 3/3, or exit). Pressing 
{
y
also changes the page.
2 Press 
x
z or a Numbered key 
(1-9 and 0) to highlight a channel 
on the list.
• Selecting a channel number 
from the list with the Number 
keys will display the channel 
directly.
3  Press OK to display the 
highlighted channel.
Set Favorite FeatureUse Favorite Feature
 select 
 okselect
ok 
						

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VCR DVD
Rewind/Fast Forward Reverse/Forward
Play Play
Pause Pause
Stop Stop
VCR Record-
TV/VCR Open/Close
Channel Down/UP Slow Reverse/Forward
Input select
[1] TV
[2] Component
[3] HDMI
[4] Video 1
[5] Video 2
[6] Video 3 
Video 1
VCR
Watching Videos and DVDs
Some Panasonic equipment connected to the TV unit can be operated with the remote control.
Programming the remote control is necessary to operate other manufacturers’ products. (p. 20, 36-38)
With VCR or DVD turned On
Switch to external input
Press to display the Input select menu.
Press corresponding NUMBER 
key on the Remote Control to 
select the input of your choice.
Press to select the input of your 
choice, then press “OK”.
•If during selection, no action 
is taken for several seconds, 
the Input selection menu is 
exited.
•The terminal and label of the connected 
equipment is indicated.
  To label each of the connected equipment 
(p. 13) 
(Initial screen)
or
Operate
the VCR or DVD with the remote control
•For details, see the
manual of the 
equipment
or ask your local
dealer.
Select the input mode
(example)
(For other operations, see p. 36)
Label
[example]Terminal

vPress to return to TV
Note
3
1
2
 select
 enter 
						

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Viewing
Advanced
 Input Labels/Closed Caption Watching Videos and DVDs
Setup
CH scanALL
Language
Program channel
Input labels
CC
Other adjustMenu
Picture
Audio
Lock
Setup
Timer
Digital setting
Size
Font
StyleAutomatic
Automatic
Automatic
SKIP 
DVD
AUX
SKIP
SKIP Input labels 
Comp.
HDMI
Video 1
Video 2
Video 3
CC
Mode
Analog
Digital
Digital setting
CC reset
Off
CC1
Primary
Video 1
VCR
Label
[example]Terminal
Input Labels/Closed Caption
1
2
3
4
Display menu
Select “Setup”Select “Input labels” or “CC”
Set

vPress to exit
 next
 select
 next
 select
Input labels
Display
labels of
external
equipment
CC
Display
Closed
Caption
The labels of equipment connected to external input terminals can be indicated for easy 
recognition on the screen. (In selecting input mode of p. 12 
)
Select the terminal and the label of the external equipment
The television includes a built-in decoder that is capable of providing a text display of the 
audio. The program being viewed must be transmitting Closed Captioning (CC) information. 
(p. 40)
•The settings in “Analog” or “Digital”
depend on the broadcaster.
 Select “Digital setting” and press “OK” button

vTo make more in-depth display settings in digital programs

vTo reset the settings
Select “CC reset” and press “OK” button
(1/3)
•Size: Text size
•Font: Text font
•Style: Text style (Raised, Depressed, etc.)
•Foreground: Color of text
•Fore opacity: Opacity of text
•Background: Color of text box
•Back opacity: Opacity of text box
•Outline: Outline color of text
  (Identify the setting options on the screen.)
 Select the item and set
 select
 set
ModeSelect “On” (when not using, select “Off”).
Analog(Choose the closed caption service of 
Analog broadcasting.)
CC1-4:Information related to pictures 
(Appears at bottom of screen)
T1-4:Textual information
(Appears over entire screen)
Digital(The Digital Closed Caption menu lets you 
configure the way you choose to view the 
digital captioning.)
Select the setting.
•“Primary”, “Second.”, “Service 3”, “Service 4”, 
“Service 5”, “Service 6” *  If “SKIP” is selected for a 
non-connected terminal, 
its input is skipped when 
switched with TV/VIDEO 
button.
•Terminal: Comp./HDMI/Video1-3
•Label: SKIP*/VCR/DVD/CABLE/DBS/PVR/
GAME/AUX/[BLANK]
 select
 set
 select
 set

vSelect the item and set 
						

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Menu Item
Picture
Normal
Pic. mode
Back light
Picture, Brightness,
Color, Tint, Sharpness
Color temp
AI picture
Zoom adjust
Other adjustVideo NR
3D Y/C filter 
Color matrix
Black level
Audio
Normal
Bass
Treble
Balance
Other adjustAI sound
Surround
HDMI in
Audio leveler
TimerSleep
Lock
Setup
CH scan
Language
Program channel
Input labels
CC
Other adjustAuto power on
Prog-out stop 
Ctrl with HDMI
Power save
About
Reset
Picture   1/2 Set
+20
0
0
0 Normal
Picture+20 Back light 
Brightness
Color
Tint 
SharpnessStandard Pic. mode 
0
Picture   1/2 Set
Standard
+20
0
0
0
0 Normal
Pic. mode 
Picture+20 Back light 
Brightness
Color
Tint 
Sharpness
Menu
Picture
Audio
Lock
Setup
Timer
How to Use Menu Functions
Various menus allow you to select settings for the picture, sound,
and other functions so that you can enjoy watching TV with your 
preferences set.
3
2
4
1
Display menu
•Displays the functions that
can be set (varies according
to the input signal)
Select the menu
 select
 next
select
adjust
or
select
Adjust or select Select the item
(example: Picture menu)
(example: Picture menu)

vPress to exit or return 
to previous screen

vMenu list 
						

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Advanced
 How to Use Menu Functions
(picture, sound quality, etc.)
Adjustments/Configurations (alternatives)
Resets all picture adjustments to factory default settings except for “Other adjust”Normal
Set
Basic picture mode (Vivid/Standard/Cinema) (p. 41)Pic. mode
Standard
Adjusts luminance of the back light.Back light
+20
Adjusts color, brightness, etc. for each picture mode to suit your 
tastePicture
+20Brightness
0Tint 
0Sharpness
0Color0
Selects level of warm colors (red) and cool colors (blue) (Warm/Cool/Normal)Color temp
Cool
Controls dark areas without affecting the black level or brightness in the overall picture (On/Off)AI picture
On
Adjusts vertical alignment and size when aspect setting is “ZOOM” (p. 40)OnZoom adjust
Reduces noise, commonly called snow. Leave off when receiving a strong signal. (On/Off)Video NR
Off
Minimizes noise and cross-color in the picture. (On/Off)  Not valid on component and HDMI.3D Y/C filter
Off
Selects image resolution of component-connected devices (SD/HD)  SD: normal vision  HD: high-definition vision  Only 480 p signal accepted; regular TV (NTSC) is not available.
Color matrix
SD
Select Dark or Light depending on the picture conditions. (Dark/Light)
The dark scene becomes easy to see. (Valid only for external input signals.)Black level
Light
Reset Bass, Treble and Balance adjustments to factory default settings.Normal
Set
Increase or decrease the bass response. Bass
+ 4
Increase or decrease the treble response.Treble
0
Emphasize the left / right speaker volume.Balance
0
Equalize overall volume levels across all channels and VIDEO inputs. (On/Off)AI sound
On
Enhances audio response when listening to stereo. (On/Off)Surround
Off
Selects according to the signal when HDMI is connected (Auto/Digital/Analog)  Auto: Automatically selects Analog / Digital signalHDMI in
Auto
Minimizes volume disparity after switching to external inputsAudio leveler
0
Automatically turns off the TV after a pre-selected amount of time. 0/30/60/90 (minutes)
Timer setting is also possible by pressing the “Sleep” button on the remote control. (p. 10)Sleep
60
Locks the channels and programs (p. 16-17)
Selects channels to be displayed when pressing “Channel up/down” buttons. (Fav./All)
  Fav.: Only channels registered as Favorite (p. 19)CH scanAll
Selects the screen menu language (p. 9)Language
Sets receiving channels. (p. 18-19)Program channel
Displays labels of external equipment (p. 13)Input labels
Displays subtitles (Closed Caption) (p. 13)CC
Sets how to power on the TV. (Set/Off)
Set : Connect power cord plug to Cable box etc. and control TV’s On/Off on the connected 
equipment. (The Sleep Timer will not function if Auto power on is set.)
Off :  Supply Power from wall outlet and control TV’s On/Off on TV side.
(“First time setup” menu is displayed when power cord plug is re-inserted after removing it 
from the wall outlet.)
Auto power on
Off
To prevent howling and image oscillation, stops output of the pictures and audio specified in this 
menu. (p. 23) (Off/Comp./HDMI/Video 1/Video 2/Video 3)
  Comp./HDMI cannot output video signals regardless of “Prog-out stop” setting.
Prog-out stop
Off
Controls equipment connected to HDMI terminals. (p. 21, 22) (On/Off)Ctrl with HDMI
On
Reduces screen brightness to lower power consumption. Eye-friendly for viewing in a dark room 
(Standard/Saving)Power save
Standard
Displays TV version and software license. About
Performing Reset will clear all items set with Setup, such as channel settings. (p. 18) Use Reset with care.OnReset
•In VIDEO mode, the Audio menu and Setup menu give a smaller number of options. 
						

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Menu
Picture
Audio
Lock
Setup
Timer
Enter password.
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Lock
Mode
Channel
Program
Change passwordOff
Channel Lock
You can lock out specified channels or shows to prevent children from watching objectionable content.
Display menu
Select “Lock”
You will be asked to enter your password each time you display the Lock menu.
A 4-digit code must be entered to view a blocked program or change rating 
settings.
Input your 4-digit password
•If it is the first time to enter the password, 
enter the number twice in order to register it.
 next
 select
Select the Lock mode
select
•Off: “Channel lock” not activated
•All: Locks all channels and external inputs
•Game: Locks CH3, CH4, and external inputs
•CH: Locks specified channels (analog/digital)

vTo change the password
 In , select “Change password” and press “OK” button
 Input the new 4-digit password twice

vTo cancel the “Channel lock”
Select “Off” in •When you select a 
locked channel,
a message will be 
displayed that allows 
you to view the 
channel if you input 
your password.
Note
•Make a note of your 
password in case 
you forget it. (If you 
have forgotten your 
password, consult your 
local dealer.)
Caution

vPress to exit
2
1
3
4 
						

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Advanced
 Channel Lock
Lock
Mode
Channel
ProgramCHChannel lock
CH 1
CH 2
CH 33 - 0
Lock
Mode
Channel
Program
Change passwordCH
On
Program lock
MPAA
U.S.TV
C.E.L.R.
C.F.L.R.
Monitor out
Off
Program lock 
MPAA
U.S.TV
C.E.L.R.
C.F.L.R.
Monitor out

vTo select the channel or the rating of the program to be locked
Select up to 7 (1-7) channels to be blocked out. These channels will be blocked out regardless 
of the program rating.
Select “CH” in 
Channel
Lock
Block
program Select  “Channel”

vTo set rating level
“V-chip” technology enables restricted shows to be locked according to TV ratings.
 Select  “Program”
 Select the rating category you wish 
to follow
•MPAA:U.S movie ratings
•U.S.TV:U.S TV program ratings
•C.E.L.R:Canadian English ratings
•C.F.L.R:Canadian French ratings
On :   Turns on the monitor terminal output for programs that have 
been set to “Blocked.”
Off :   Turns off the monitor terminal output for programs that have 
been set to “Blocked.”

vTo disable recording of the locked program
 Select “Monitor out” in “Program lock” menu ()
•The Off rating is independent of other ratings.
•When placing a block on a specific age based rating level, the Off rating and any other more restrictive ratings will 
also be blocked.
Note
 Select channel to lock
 select  “CH1-7” 
 select  channel
 next
 select
 next
 select
 set
 select
•To get other information (p. 39)
 Select the rating to be locked
Example of “MPAA” (U.S movie ratings)select
Off No rating
G General Audience: All  ages  admitted
PG Parental Guidance Suggested
PG-13Parents Strongly Cautioned: Inappropriate for 
children under 13
RRestricted: Under 17 requires accompanying 
parent or adult guardian
NC-17 No one 17 and under admitted
X Adults only
•The V-Chip system that is used in this set is capable of blocking “NR” programs (non rated, not applicable and 
none) as 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:”
  • Emergency Bulletins (Such as EAS messages, weather warnings and others)
  • Locally originated programming • News • Political • Public Service Announcements • Religious • Sports
 • Weather
Caution 
						

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Menu
Picture
Audio
Lock
Setup
Timer
Setup
CH scan ALL 
Language
Program channel
Input labels
CC
Other adjust
Program channel
Auto
Manual
Signal meter
Editing and Setting Channels
The current channel settings can be changed according to your needs and reception conditions.
2
1
3
4
5

vPress to exit
Display menu
Select “Setup”
Select “Program channel”
Select the function
Set

vTo reset the settings of setup menu
 Select “Reset” in Setup menu () and press “OK” button
 Input your 4-digit password with number buttons
 Select “YES” on the confirmation screen and press “OK” 
button
 next
 select
 next
 select
 next
 select
Auto
Set
automaticallty
Manual
Set
manually
Signal
meter
Check
signal
strength 
						

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Advanced
 Editing and Setting Channels
Apply
Caption detail 
---
Caption select 
Preset
Auto program
ANT In
Mode
Start scan
All Cable
Edit
- - -
FavoriteApply
No Add
Edit
CH
1
2
3
4
5- - -
2
- - -
- - -
- - - FavoriteApply
- - -
- - -
- - -
- - - Caption
No
Ye s
No
No
No Add
Apply
12 Favorite
Favorite
Signal meter
CH
Signal strength
Current
Peak level
85 %
85 % 2 - 1
Auto program
ANT In
Mode
Start scan
Cable
All
Automatically searches and adds active channels to memory.
 Select “ANT In”
 Select  “Mode”
•Favorite
 set
 select
Use this procedure when changing setting of receiving channels or changing the channel display.
Also, use to add or delete channels from channel list manually.
 Select  “Edit” Edit
• Caption
 select
 next
 select item to edit
(Caption/Favorite/Add)
 next
 Select the item to be edited
Caption Favorite
Add
•Caption:
  Changes the station identifier
•Favorite:
  Registers channel to Favorites List
•Add:
  Adds or deletes channels
Check the signal strength if interference is found or freezing occurs on a digital image.
 change  channel
 ok
Signal intensity 
•Not available if “Cable” is selected in “ANT In” 
(see above).
•Effective only for digital antenna channels.
•If the signal is weak, check the antenna.
If no problem is found, consult your
local dealer.
 Select  “Apply”
Press to move cursor to “Apply”
•Add
Press “OK” button to select “Yes (add)” or “No 
(delete)” Select the number Rename (maximum 7 characters available) Select the station identifier
select
set/next
 select
 next
ok
(to enter your 
program)
Note FavoriteCaption detailPreset
Select All  or Analog
All: Analog and digital
Analog: Analog  only
(Select Cable or Antenna)
•If “Channel lock” (p. 16) is activated and “Auto”, “Manual” or “Signal meter” is selected, “Enter password.” will be displayed.
Settings are made 
automatically
•After completing the setting, 
select “Apply”. (see below 
).
•All previously memorized 
channels are erased.
 Select “Start scan”
 start
 select 
						

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Operating Peripheral Equipment
You can operate other manufacturers’ equipment using this TV’s remote control.
Connect the external equipment to the TV and
Power Off the external equipment
Press both buttons simultaneously 
for more than 3 seconds.
•Release the buttons when the equipment selection 
buttons start flashing.
Select the equipment
with the equipment selection button
•The selected button remains lit (other buttons are not 
lit).
Input the equipment’s 4-digit remote 
control code 
(p. 37-38)
Operate the equipment with the 
remote control 
(p. 36)
•The external equipment turns On.

vIf the equipment does not operate with 
remote control
•When your equipment has a single code
  Input the remote control code again
•When your equipment has multiple codes
Change the code with  above and test again 
•Registration will fail if the wrong code is input or it takes more than 30 seconds to register.
To find a code not listed in the code list
This procedure searches all codes and is called the “sequence method.”
Caution
 After  step  above, change the code and 
test When the correct code is found
store
Operate the equipment with the 
remote control (p. 36)
•Repeat until the code is found
•It may take many attempts before the correct 
code is found
change
4
1
2
3
5
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