Panasonic Lcd Television Tc 26lx600 Operating Instructions

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FAQs, etc. Technical Information
Technical Information
Closed Caption (CC)
Aspect Ratio
Let you choose the aspect depending on the format of the received signal and your preference. (p. 11) (e.g.: in case 
of 4:3 image)•For viewing Closed Caption of digital broadcasting, set the aspect ratio to FULL. 
(If viewing with H-FILL, JUST, ZOOM or 4:3, characters will be cut off.)•The closed caption is not displayed when you use HDMI connection.•If analog connected equipment is used for displaying or recording, closed caption (CC) should be set On/Off on the 
connected equipment.
The CC mode setting of the TV will not affect the analog input.
If a digital program is being output in analog format, the CC data will also be output in analog format.
  If digital connected equipment is used for input, CC should be set On on either the connected equipment or the TV.
  If CC is set On on both the connected equipment and the TV, captions from each unit will overlap.•FULL
•JUST
FULL
JUST
Enlarges the 4:3 image horizontally to the screen’s side edges.
(Recommended for anamorphic picture)Stretches to justify the 4:3 image to the four corners of the 
screen.
(Recommended for normal TV broadcast)•H-FILL
•4:3
H-FILL
Enlarges the 4:3 image horizontally to the screen’s side edges. 
The side edges of the image are cut off.Standard
(Note that “after image” of the side bar may occur from
displaying it for a long time.)•ZOOM
ZOOM
Enlarges the 4:3 image to the entire screen. 
(Recommended for Letter Box)•Zoom adjust
Vertical image position and size can be adjusted in “ZOOM.”Select “Zoom adjust” on the “Picture” menu. (p. 14-15) V-Position: Vertical position adjustment   
 Size: Vertical size adjustment
Side bar
•To reset the aspect ratio 
 (OK)
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminals
You can enjoy your home theater by connecting a Dolby Digital (5.1 channel) decoder and “Multi Channel” amplifier 
to the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminals.
Caution
•Depending on your DVD player and DVD-Audio software the copyright protection function may operate and disable 
optical output.•External speakers cannot be connected directly to OUTPUT terminals.•When ATSC channel is selected, the output from the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack will be Dolby Digital. When NTSC 
channel is selected, the output will be PCM.
HDMI connection
HDMI (high-definition multimedia interface) allows you to enjoy high-definition digital images and high-quality sound by connecting
the TV unit and the equipment.
HDMI-compatible equipment (*1) with an HDMI or DVI output terminal, such as a set-top box or a DVD player, can be connected 
to the HDMI connector using an HDMI compliant (fully wired) cable.•HDMI is the world’s first complete digital consumer AV interface complying with a non-compression standard.•If the external equipment has only a DVI output, connect to the HDMI terminal via a DVI to HDMI adapter cable (*2).•When the DVI to HDMI adapter cable is used, connect the audio cable to the audio input terminal.•Audio settings can be made on the “HDMI1 in” or “HDMI2 in” menu screen. (p. 14-15)
Applicable audio signal sampling frequencies (L.PCM):48 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 32 kHz
(*1): The HDMI logo is displayed on an HDMI-compliant equipment. 
(*2): Enquire at your local digital equipment retailer shop.
Caution
•Use with a PC is not assumed.•All signals are reformatted before being displayed on the screen.•If the connected equipment has an aspect adjustment function, set the aspect ratio to “16:9”.•This HDMI connector is “type A”.•Equipment having no digital output terminal may be connected to the input terminal of either “COMPONENT”, “S VIDEO”, or 
“VIDEO” to receive analog signals.•The HDMI input terminal can be used with only the following image signals: 480i, 480p, 720p and 1080i
Match the output setting of the digital equipment.•For details of the applicable HDMI signals, see below.
horizontal
frequency (kHz)vertical
frequency (Hz)COMPONENT HDMI
525 (480) / 60i 15.73 59.94
**
525 (480) /60p 31.47 59.94
**
750 (720) /60p 45.00 59.94
**
1,125 (1,080) /60i 33.75 59.94
*** Mark: Applicable input signal for Component (Y, P
B, PR) and HDMI
•Signals other than those shown above may not be displayed properly.•The above signals are reformatted for optimal viewing on your display.
Input signals that can be displayed
Note
Control with HDMI “HDAVI Control
TM”
HDMI connections to some Panasonic equipment allow you to enjoy easy playback.•Setup the equipment to enable this function. Read the manual of the equipment.•Switch the TV unit on again with the equipment on when connection or setup is changed.•This function may not work normally depending on the equipment condition.•The equipment can be operated by TV’s remote control with this function on even if TV is in Standby mode.•Image or sound may not be available for the first few seconds when the playback starts.•Image or sound may not be available for the first few seconds when Input mode is switched.
Note
•480i (4:3), 480i (16:9), 480p (4:3), 480p (16:9) : FULL, 
JUST, 4:3 or ZOOM•1080i / 720p : FULL, H-FILL, JUST or 4:3•When the signal is 720p/1080i, the aspect mode 
automatically defaults to Full after turning off the TV, 
after changing input mode, or after changed signal 
resolution other than 720p/1080i.
Pic. mode
•Vivid (default)   : Provides enhanced picture contrast and sharpness for viewing in a well-lit room.•Standard       : Recommended for normal viewing conditions with subdued room lighting.•Cinema       : For watching movies in a darkened room. It provides a soft, film-like picture. 
						

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FAQs, etc. Frequently Asked Questions Maintenance
Maintenance
Display panel
The front of the display panel has been specially treated. Wipe the panel surface gently using only a cleaning cloth or 
a soft, lint-free cloth.•If the surface is particularly dirty, soak a soft, lint-free cloth in a weak detergent solution and then wring the cloth to 
remove excess liquid. Use this cloth to wipe the surface of the display panel, then wipe it evenly with a dry cloth, of 
the same type, until the surface is dry.•Do not scratch or hit the surface of the panel with fingernails or other hard objects. Furthermore, avoid contact 
with volatile substances such as insect sprays, solvents and thinner; otherwise, the quality of the surface may be 
adversely affected.
Cabinet
If the cabinet becomes dirty, wipe it with a soft, dry cloth.•If the cabinet is particularly dirty, soak the cloth in a weak detergent solution and then wring the cloth dry.
  Use this cloth to wipe the cabinet, and then wipe it dry with a dry cloth.•Do not allow any detergent to come into direct contact with the surface of the LCD TV.
  If water droplets get inside the unit, operating problems may result.•Avoid contact with volatile substances such as insect sprays, solvents and thinner; otherwise, the quality of the 
cabinet surface may be adversely affected or the coating may peel off. Furthermore, do not leave it for long periods 
in contact with articles made from rubber or PVC.
Power cord plug
Wipe the plug with a dry cloth at regular intervals. (Moisture and dust can lead to fire or electrical shock.)First, unplug the Power cord plug from the wall outlet.
FA QBefore requesting service or assistance, please follow these simple guides to resolve the problem.If problem still persists, please contact your local Panasonic dealer or Panasonic Servicenter for assistance. For details (p. 47, 48)For additional assistance, please contact us via the website at: 
www.panasonic.com/contactinfo
www.panasonic.caWhite spots or
shadow images
(noise)•Check the position, direction,
and connection of the aerial.Interference or 
frozen digital 
channels(intermittent sound)•Change the direction of antenna 
for digital channels.•Check “Signal meter” (p. 19).
If the signal is weak, check the
antenna and consult your local
dealer.The LCD panel
moves slightly when
it is pushed with a
fi nger
Clattered sound
might be heard•There are some looseness around 
the panel to prevent the damage to 
the panel.
  The panel might move slightly 
when it is pushed with a finger, and 
clattered sound might be heard. 
This is not a malfunction.
The remote control does 
not work•Are the batteries installed correctly? (p. 6)•Has the battery run down?•To operate external equipment of other
manufacturers, register the
remote control codes. (p. 20, 37-38)Pictures from external 
equipment are distorted 
when the unit is 
connected via HDMI•Is the HDMI cable connected properly?
(p. 22-23, 41)•Turn Off the TV unit and equipment, then 
turn them On again.•Check an input signal from the equipment.
(p. 41)•Use a equipment compliant with 
EIA/CEA-861/861B. 
						

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FAQs, etc. Specifications Frequently Asked Questions
FA Q
25.9 ”  (657 mm)
4.6 ” (117 mm)
11.8 ” (300 mm)
18.6 ” (473 mm) 20.7 ” (525 mm)
31.1 ”  (791 mm)
19.8 ”  (504 mm)
19.8 ”  (504 mm)
4.6 ” (117 mm)
11.8 ” (300 mm)
22.2 ” (563 mm) 24.2 ” (615 mm)
TC-26LX600 TC-32LX600
Power SourceAC 120 V, 60 HzPower Consumption
Average use
Maximum Current
Standby condition11 3  W
2.2 A
0.6 W126 W
2.4 A
0.6 W
Aspect Ratio16:9
Visible screen size
(W × H × Diagonal)
(No. of pixels)26.0 ” DIAGONAL (66.1 cm DIAGONAL) 31.5 ” DIAGONAL (80.0 cm DIAGONAL)
22.7 ” × 12.8 ” × 26.0 ”
(576 mm × 324 mm × 661 mm)27.5 ” × 15.4 ” × 31.5 ”
(698 mm × 392 mm × 800 mm)
1,049,088 (1,366 (W) × 768(H))
[4,098 × 768 dots]
Sound
Speaker2.36 ” × 4.7 ” (60 mm × 120 mm) Full-range × 2 pcs
Audio Output20 W [ 10 W + 10 W ] ( 10 % THD )
HeadphonesM3 (3.5mm) Jack × 1
Channel Capability-
ATSC/NTSC (Digital/Analog)VHF/ UHF : 2-69, CATV:1-135
Operating ConditionsTemperature  : 32 °F -95 °F (0 °C – 35°C)
Connection Terminals
INPUT 1-2VIDEO    : RCA PIN Type × 1 1.0 V[p-p] (75 
)
S VIDEO  : Mini DIN  4-pin Y:1.0 V[p-p] (75 
) C:0.286 V [p-p] (75 
)
AUDIO L - R  : RCA PIN Type × 2 0.5 V [rms]
INPUT 3VIDEO    : RCA PIN Type × 1 1.0 V [p-p] (75 
)
AUDIO L - R  : RCA PIN Type × 2 0.5 V [rms]
COMPONENT
VIDEO INPUTY    : 1.0 V [p-p] (including synchronization)
P
B, PR    : ±0.35 V [p-p]
AUDIO L-R  : RCA PIN Type × 2 0.5 V [rms]
HDMI 1-2
AUDIO INTYPE A Connector × 2
AUDIO L - R  : RCA PIN Type × 2 0.5 V [rms]
OUTPUTVIDEO    : RCA PIN Type × 1 1.0 V [p-p] (75 
)
AUDIO L - R  : RCA PIN Type × 2 0.5 V [rms]
DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPCM / Dolby Digital, Fiber Optic
FEATURES3D Y/C Digital Comb Filter, CLOSED CAPTION, V-Chip
HDMI
Vesa compatible
Dimensions
(W × H × D)
Including TV stand25.9 ” × 20.7 ” × 11.8 ”
(657 mm × 525 mm × 300 mm)31.1 ” × 24.2 ” × 11.8 ”
(791 mm × 615 mm × 300 mm)
TV Set only25.9 ” × 18.6 ” × 4.6 ”
(657 mm × 473 mm × 117 mm)31.1 ” × 22.2 ” × 4.6 ”
(791 mm × 563 mm × 117 mm)
Weight
36.4 lb. (16.5 
) NET 43.0 lb. (19.5 
) NET
Specifications
Note
•Design and Specifications are subject to change without notice. Weight and Dimensions shown are approximate.
[TC-26LX600] [TC-32LX600]
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
SoundNoisy Sound
Snowy Picture
Normal Sound
Multiple Images
Noisy Sound
Interference
No Sound
Normal Picture
No Sound
No Picture
Normal Sound
No color
Weak or No Sound
Poor or Distorted Picture
Weak, Wrong or No Sound
Normal PictureCannot operate with the remote control.
There may be red spots, blue spots, 
green spots and black spots on the 
screen. The main unit is hot.
•Antenna location, direction or connection.•Antenna location, direction or connection.•Electrical appliances.
 Cars / Motorcycles.
 Fluorescent lights.•Volume level.
  Sound mute switched on.
 STEREO/SAP/MONO•TV set to AV mode.
  Not plugged into wall outlet.
  Not switched on.
  Picture / Sound controls set at minimum levels.•Color controls set at minimum levels.
 Weak signal.•Retune Channel (s).•Sound reception may have deteriorated.
  Set STEREO/SAP/MONO setting to SAP or MONO until reception improved.•The battery/ies is/are exhausted.
  The batteries’ polarity is wrong.
  The remote control sensor is exposed to strong light from a fluorescent 
lamp, etc.•This is a characteristic of liquid crystal panels and is not a problem. The 
liquid crystal panel is built with very high precision technology giving you 
fine picture details. Occasionally, a few non-active pixels may appear on the 
screen as fixed points of red, blue, green, or black.
  Please note this does not affect the performance of your LCD.•The main unit radiates heat and some of the parts may become hot. This is 
not a problem for performance or quality.
  Set up in a location with good ventilation.
  Do not cover the ventilation holes of the TV with a tablecloth, etc., and do 
not place on top of other equipment.
“Control with HDMI” 
function does not work
•Switch the TV unit on again with the equipment on.•Set “Control with HDMI” to “Off”, then set to “On” again. (p. 21) 
						

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FAQs, etc. Customer Services Directory (for U.S.A.) Limited Warranty (for U.S.A.)
Limited Warranty Coverage
If your product does not work properly because of a defect in materials or workmanship, Panasonic Consumer 
Electronics Company or Panasonic Sales Company (collectively referred to as “the warrantor”) will, for the length 
of the period indicated on the chart below, which starts with the date of original purchase (“warranty period”), at 
its option either (a) repair your product with new or refurbished parts, or (b) replace it with a new or a refurbished 
product. The decision to repair or replace will be made by the warrantor.
During the “Labor” warranty period there will be no charge for labor. During the “Parts” warranty period, there will 
be no charge for parts. You must carry-in or mail-in your product during the warranty period. If non-rechargeable 
batteries are included, they are not warranted. This warranty only applies to products purchased and serviced in the 
United States or Puerto Rico. This warranty is extended only to the original purchaser of a new product which was 
not sold “as is”. A purchase receipt or other proof of the original purchase date is required for warranty service. 
In-Home or Carry-in Service
For In-Home or Carry-In Service in the United States call 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or visit the Panasonic web Site: 
http://www.panasonic.com.
For assistance in Puerto Rico call Panasonic Sales Company (787)-750-4300 or fax (787)-768- 2910.
In-Home service requires clear, complete and easy access to the product by the authorized servicer and does 
not include removal or re-installation of an installed product. It is possible that certain in-home repairs will not be 
completed in-home, but will require that the product, or parts of the product, be removed for shop diagnosis and/or 
repair and then returned.
Limited Warranty Limits And Exclusions
This warranty ONLY COVERS failures due to defects in materials or workmanship, and DOES NOT COVER normal 
wear and tear or cosmetic damage, nor does it cover markings or retained images on the LCD panel resulting 
from viewing fixed images (including, among other things, letterbox pictures on standard 4:3 screen TV’s, or non-
expanded standard 4:3 pictures on wide screen TV’s, or onscreen data in a stationary and fixed location). The 
warranty ALSO DOES NOT COVER damages which occurred in shipment, or failures which are caused by products
not supplied by the warrantor, or failures which result from accidents, misuse, abuse, neglect, bug infestation, 
mishandling, misapplication, alteration, faulty installation, set-up adjustments, misadjustment of consumer controls, 
improper maintenance, power line surge, lightning damage, modification, or commercial use (such as in a hotel, 
office, restaurant, or other business), rental use of the product, service by anyone other than a Factory Servicenter or 
other Authorized Servicer, or damage that is attributable to acts of God.
THERE ARE NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES EXCEPT AS LISTED UNDER “LIMITED WARRANTY COVERAGE”. 
THE WARRANTOR IS NOT LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM 
THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT, OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY. (As examples, this 
excludes damages for lost time, cost of having someone remove or re-install an installed unit if applicable, or travel to 
and from the servicer. The items listed are not exclusive, but are for illustration only.) ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED 
WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, ARE LIMITED TO THE PERIOD OF THE 
LIMITED WARRANTY.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or limitations on how 
long an implied warranty lasts, so the exclusions may not apply to you.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have others rights which vary from state to state. If a 
problem with this product develops during or after the warranty period, you may contact your dealer or Servicenter. 
If the problem is not handled to your satisfaction, then write to the warrantor’s Consumer Affairs Department at the 
addresses listed for the warrantor.
PARTS AND SERVICE (INCLUDING COST OF AN IN-HOME SERVICE CALL, WHERE APPLICABLE) WHICH 
ARE NOT COVERED BY THIS LIMITED WARRANTY ARE YOUR RESPONSIBILITY.Limited Warranty 
(for U.S.A.)
Panasonic LCD Televisions
Limited Warranty
LCD TV CATEGORIES PARTS LABOR SERVICE
Up to 20’ (diagonal)
1 (ONE) YEAR 1 (ONE) YEARCarry-In or Mail-in
21” (diagonal) and largerIn Home or Carry-in / Mail in
PANASONIC CONSUMER ELECTRONICS COMPANY,
DIVISION OF:
PANASONIC CORPORATION OF NORTH AMERICA
One Panasonic Way
Secaucus, New Jersey 07094PANASONIC SALES COMPANY,
DIVISION OF:
PANASONIC PUERTO RICO, INC.
Ave. 65 de Infanteria, Km. 9.5
San Gabriel Industrial Park
Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985
Customer Services Directory
(for U.S.A.)
Customer Services Directory
Accessory PurchasesService in Puerto Rico
Obtain Product Information and Operating Assistance; locate your nearest Dealer or Servicenter; purchase 
Parts and Accessories; or make Customer Service and Literature requests by visiting our Web Site at:http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupportor, contact us via the web at:http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfoYou may also contact us directly at:
1-800-211-PANA (7262)
Monday-Friday 9 am-9 pm; Saturday-Sunday 10 am-7 pm, EST.
vFor hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY : 1-877-833-8855Purchase Parts, Accessories and Instruction Books on line for all Panasonic Products by visiting our Web 
Site at:http://www.pasc.panasonic.comor, send your request by E-mail to:[email protected] may also contact us directly at:
1-800-332-5368 (Phone) 1-800-237-9080 (Fax Only) (Monday - Friday 9 am to 8 pm, EST.)
Panasonic Services Company
20421 84th Avenue South,
Kent, WA 98032
(We Accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover Card, American Express, and Personal Checks)
vFor hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY : 1-866-605-1277Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc.
Ave. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.5, San Gabriel Industrial Park,
Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985
Phone (787)750-4300, Fax (787)768-2910 
						

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FAQs, etc.49 Limited Warranty (for Canada)
Note
Panasonic Canada Inc.
PANASONIC PRODUCT - LIMITED WARRANTY
Panasonic Canada Inc. warrants this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship and agrees to 
remedy any such defect for a period as stated below from the date of original purchase.
In-home Service will be carried out only to locations accessible by roads and within 50 km of an authorized 
Panasonic service facility.
LIMITATIONS AND EXCLUSIONS
This warranty does not apply to products purchased outside Canada or to any product which has been improperly 
installed, subjected to usage for which the product was not designed, misused or abused, damaged during shipping, 
or which has been altered or repaired in any way that affects the reliability or detracts from the performance, nor 
does it cover any product which is used commercially. Dry cell batteries are also excluded from coverage under this 
warranty.
This warranty is extended to the original end user purchaser only. A purchase receipt or other proof of date of original 
purchase is required before warranty service is performed.
THIS EXPRESS, LIMITED WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, 
INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR 
PURPOSE. IN NO EVENT WILL PANASONIC CANADA INC. BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INDIRECT OR 
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.
In certain instances, some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential 
damages, or the exclusion of implied warranties, so the above limitations and exclusions may not be applicable.
In-home service requires clear, complete and easy access to the product by the Authorized Servicentre and does not 
include removal or re-installation of an installed product. If removal is required to service the product, it will be at the 
discretion of the Servicentre and in no event will Panasonic Canada Inc. or the Servicentre be liable for any special, 
indirect or consequential damages.WARRANTY SERVICEFor product operation and information assistance, please contact: 
    Our Customer Care Centre:  Telephone #:  (905) 624-5505
      1-800 #: 1-800-561-5505
      Fax #:  (905) 238-2360
      Email link: “Customer support” on www.panasonic.ca
FOR PRODUCT REPAIRS, please locate your nearest Authorized Servicentre at www.panasonic.ca :
    Link: “Servicentres™ locator” under “Customer support”
IF YOU SHIP THE PRODUCT TO A SERVICENTRE
Carefully pack and send prepaid, adequately insured and preferably in the original carton.
Include details of the defect claimed, and proof of date of original purchase. Plasma TV / Monitor In-home service One (1) year, parts (including Plasma Panel) and labour.
LCD TV (26 in & over) In-home service One (1) year, parts (including LCD Panel) and labour. 
LCD TV (25 in & under)  Carry-in service only One (1) year, parts (including LCD Panel) and labour. Limited Warranty 
(for Canada) 
						

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