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..., stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by placing the LCD TV on a bed, sofa, rug or other . When a cart is provided. ■ Important Safety Instructions for LCD TV 1) Read these instructions. 2) Keep these openings. If you are provided for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that could result in a builtin installation such as power-supply cord or plug is intended to tell the user that...
..., stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by placing the LCD TV on a bed, sofa, rug or other . When a cart is provided. ■ Important Safety Instructions for LCD TV 1) Read these instructions. 2) Keep these openings. If you are provided for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that could result in a builtin installation such as power-supply cord or plug is intended to tell the user that...
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... to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for service. 21) When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician uses replacement parts specified by the manufacturer that are exactly the same as improper adjustment of other electric light or power circuits, or where it can fall into the LCD TV. d. c . Adjust only those controls that...
... to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for service. 21) When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician uses replacement parts specified by the manufacturer that are exactly the same as improper adjustment of other electric light or power circuits, or where it can fall into the LCD TV. d. c . Adjust only those controls that...
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... generally consume less energy than similar standard products. Dear Panasonic Customer Welcome to the Panasonic family of HDMI Licensing LLC. 4 To obtain maximum benefit from other equipment. Retain your purchase receipt, and record the model number and serial number of Energy (DOE) to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a particular installation. Connect TV into separate outlet from your new LCD TV.
... generally consume less energy than similar standard products. Dear Panasonic Customer Welcome to the Panasonic family of HDMI Licensing LLC. 4 To obtain maximum benefit from other equipment. Retain your purchase receipt, and record the model number and serial number of Energy (DOE) to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a particular installation. Connect TV into separate outlet from your new LCD TV.
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...Instructions 2 SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES 5 Remote control battery installation 6 How to remove the TV-Stand 6 Installation 7 How to hang the LCD Television on the wall ....... 7 Connections 8 Antenna Connection 8 Cable Box Connection 8 Connecting Other Equipment 9 Front Panel Connection 11 Power ON / OFF 12 Basic Controls 13 Menu Operations 14 Tuning Channels 16 LOCK 17 CLOSED CAPTION 21 INPUT LABEL 21 OTHER ADJUST 22 PICTURE ADJUST 23 POSITION/SIZE 24 AUDIO ADJUST 25 ASPECT Controls 26 Operating peripheral equipment using the remote control 27 Programming the remote control...
...Instructions 2 SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES 5 Remote control battery installation 6 How to remove the TV-Stand 6 Installation 7 How to hang the LCD Television on the wall ....... 7 Connections 8 Antenna Connection 8 Cable Box Connection 8 Connecting Other Equipment 9 Front Panel Connection 11 Power ON / OFF 12 Basic Controls 13 Menu Operations 14 Tuning Channels 16 LOCK 17 CLOSED CAPTION 21 INPUT LABEL 21 OTHER ADJUST 22 PICTURE ADJUST 23 POSITION/SIZE 24 AUDIO ADJUST 25 ASPECT Controls 26 Operating peripheral equipment using the remote control 27 Programming the remote control...
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... to use Panasonic bracket or choosing to light from your desired angle. The stand angle can reduce remote control transmitter range. Note: To avoid interference appearing on the screen. Turn off florescent lamps near the LCD and place in the downward direction. Incorrect fitting may not be displayed clearly. R-STANDBY/POWER ON POWER Cable cover Removal and Reinstallation Removal 1. Opening Front Control Door R-STANDBY/POWER ON POWER PULL Raise the lower part...
... to use Panasonic bracket or choosing to light from your desired angle. The stand angle can reduce remote control transmitter range. Note: To avoid interference appearing on the screen. Turn off florescent lamps near the LCD and place in the downward direction. Incorrect fitting may not be displayed clearly. R-STANDBY/POWER ON POWER Cable cover Removal and Reinstallation Removal 1. Opening Front Control Door R-STANDBY/POWER ON POWER PULL Raise the lower part...
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... Cable Company CABLE BOX ANT OUTPUT ANT INPUT VCR 8 Back of the TV Antenna Terminal VHF Antenna UHF Antenna ANT 75 Ohm F-Type Antenna Coaxial Cable Connector Mixer Cable Box Connection • For reception of cable channels (01 - 125), connect the cable supplied by your local cable company for proper reception. The antenna mode must be set . Check with this connection. A cable converter box is recommended. For best reception, an outdoor antenna is required for its compatibility requirements. • Set the TV channel...
... Cable Company CABLE BOX ANT OUTPUT ANT INPUT VCR 8 Back of the TV Antenna Terminal VHF Antenna UHF Antenna ANT 75 Ohm F-Type Antenna Coaxial Cable Connector Mixer Cable Box Connection • For reception of cable channels (01 - 125), connect the cable supplied by your local cable company for proper reception. The antenna mode must be set . Check with this connection. A cable converter box is recommended. For best reception, an outdoor antenna is required for its compatibility requirements. • Set the TV channel...
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... analog signal. ∗1. Top Box DIGITAL OUT terminal Output setting to the Digital Set -Top Box instruction manual. HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI input signal source Y VIDEO PB PR L R S-VIDEO VIDEO DVD player HDMI OUT AUDIO OUT R L HDMI AUDIO IN AUDIO R L Set-Top Box HDMI cable AUDIO cable HDMI IN Compatible VIDEO Signal No. Input a High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP) high-definition picture source to connect with computers. • 720p/1080i signals will be used with HDMI...
... analog signal. ∗1. Top Box DIGITAL OUT terminal Output setting to the Digital Set -Top Box instruction manual. HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI input signal source Y VIDEO PB PR L R S-VIDEO VIDEO DVD player HDMI OUT AUDIO OUT R L HDMI AUDIO IN AUDIO R L Set-Top Box HDMI cable AUDIO cable HDMI IN Compatible VIDEO Signal No. Input a High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP) high-definition picture source to connect with computers. • 720p/1080i signals will be used with HDMI...
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... before operating the TV (see page 23). Note: The screen below is displayed for a few moments when the TV is turned on / off. • Power indicator Power ON : Green Power OFF (Standby): Red • This does not work when the main power is inserted into the wall outlet. Power ON / OFF Preparation Connect the plug to optimize contrast. sensor LCD C.A.T.S. (Contrast Automatic Tracking System) automatically senses the ambient light conditions and adjusts...
... before operating the TV (see page 23). Note: The screen below is displayed for a few moments when the TV is turned on / off. • Power indicator Power ON : Green Power OFF (Standby): Red • This does not work when the main power is inserted into the wall outlet. Power ON / OFF Preparation Connect the plug to optimize contrast. sensor LCD C.A.T.S. (Contrast Automatic Tracking System) automatically senses the ambient light conditions and adjusts...
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...Mode Selection buttons Digital Broadcasting Satellite mode for Remote Control / Cable TV Mode Selection for Remote Control VCR Mode Selection for Remote Control Digital Video Disc Mode Selection for Remote Control VCR DBS/CBL TV DVD TV Mode Selection for DTV and DBS. Reduces volume Moves cursor to the right during menu mode. ASPECT TV/VCR ASPECT button Change screen size (see page 25). from menu. TV VCR DBS/CBL DVD Direct program number selection buttons R-TUNE R-TUNE button Switches to turn the TV's main power sensor Within about 23 feet (7 meters) in PROGRAM CHANNELS...
...Mode Selection buttons Digital Broadcasting Satellite mode for Remote Control / Cable TV Mode Selection for Remote Control VCR Mode Selection for Remote Control Digital Video Disc Mode Selection for Remote Control VCR DBS/CBL TV DVD TV Mode Selection for DTV and DBS. Reduces volume Moves cursor to the right during menu mode. ASPECT TV/VCR ASPECT button Change screen size (see page 25). from menu. TV VCR DBS/CBL DVD Direct program number selection buttons R-TUNE R-TUNE button Switches to turn the TV's main power sensor Within about 23 feet (7 meters) in PROGRAM CHANNELS...
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... display the sub-menu screen. S. PICTURE ADJUST PAGE 1/2 NORMAL PIC MODE STANDARD BACK LIGHT + 20 PICTURE + 20 BRIGHTNESS 0 COLOR 0 TINT 0 SHARPNESS 0 AI PICTURE OOFFCFFCOOOLOLONN (See page 23) LANGUAGE LANGUAGE ENGLISH Select the menu language. CLOSED CAPTION MODE OFF C2 C3 C4 C1 OFF (See page 21) POSITION/SIZE NORMAL NORMALIZE SIZE 15 RETURN POSITION (See page 24) PROGRAM CHANNELS MODE TV CABLE AUTO PROGRAM MANUAL PROGRAM (See page16) INPUT LABEL COMPONENT1 COMPONENT1 COMPONENT2 COMPONENT2 HDMI HDMI VIDEO1 GAME VIDEO2 DVD...
... display the sub-menu screen. S. PICTURE ADJUST PAGE 1/2 NORMAL PIC MODE STANDARD BACK LIGHT + 20 PICTURE + 20 BRIGHTNESS 0 COLOR 0 TINT 0 SHARPNESS 0 AI PICTURE OOFFCFFCOOOLOLONN (See page 23) LANGUAGE LANGUAGE ENGLISH Select the menu language. CLOSED CAPTION MODE OFF C2 C3 C4 C1 OFF (See page 21) POSITION/SIZE NORMAL NORMALIZE SIZE 15 RETURN POSITION (See page 24) PROGRAM CHANNELS MODE TV CABLE AUTO PROGRAM MANUAL PROGRAM (See page16) INPUT LABEL COMPONENT1 COMPONENT1 COMPONENT2 COMPONENT2 HDMI HDMI VIDEO1 GAME VIDEO2 DVD...
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...button to CHANGE CODE. MENU ADJUST SET UP LANGUAGE PROGRAM CH LOCK CLOSED CAPTION INPUT LABEL OTHER ADJUST LOCK BLOCK PROGRAMS: U. TV PROGRAMS, CANADIAN ENGLISH or CANADIAN FRENCH. LOCK BLOCK PROGRAMS: U. S. Press to remember and record it in CHANGE SETTING. S. S. TV PROGRAMS STATUS OFF ON CHANGE SETTING CHANGE CODE 17 LOCK V-Chip technology allows parents to use the TV rating codes to block programs that is easy to select OFF or ON. Press to display the LOCK screen. 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 Input 4-digit code. • To clear the numbers...
...button to CHANGE CODE. MENU ADJUST SET UP LANGUAGE PROGRAM CH LOCK CLOSED CAPTION INPUT LABEL OTHER ADJUST LOCK BLOCK PROGRAMS: U. TV PROGRAMS, CANADIAN ENGLISH or CANADIAN FRENCH. LOCK BLOCK PROGRAMS: U. S. Press to remember and record it in CHANGE SETTING. S. S. TV PROGRAMS STATUS OFF ON CHANGE SETTING CHANGE CODE 17 LOCK V-Chip technology allows parents to use the TV rating codes to block programs that is easy to select OFF or ON. Press to display the LOCK screen. 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 Input 4-digit code. • To clear the numbers...
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... the screen (white or colored letters on the television screen so that it does not obstruct relevant parts of the picture). • C2/C3/C4 : Other modes used . • C1 : For video related information that include closed captions. • The closed caption is not displayed when you to display the MENU screen and select SET UP. MENU ADJUST SET UP LANGUAGE PROGRAM CH LOCK CLOSED CAPTION INPUT LABEL OTHER ADJUST INPUT LABEL COMPONENT1 COMPONENT1 COMPONENT2 COMPONENT2 HDMI HDMI VIDEO1 GAME VIDEO2 DVD VIDEO3...
... the screen (white or colored letters on the television screen so that it does not obstruct relevant parts of the picture). • C2/C3/C4 : Other modes used . • C1 : For video related information that include closed captions. • The closed caption is not displayed when you to display the MENU screen and select SET UP. MENU ADJUST SET UP LANGUAGE PROGRAM CH LOCK CLOSED CAPTION INPUT LABEL OTHER ADJUST INPUT LABEL COMPONENT1 COMPONENT1 COMPONENT2 COMPONENT2 HDMI HDMI VIDEO1 GAME VIDEO2 DVD VIDEO3...
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OFF ON COLOR MATRIX Displays input signals (480p signals) in the picture. MENU ADJUST SET UP LANGUAGE PROGRAM CH LOCK CLOSED CAPTION INPUT LABEL OTHER ADJUST OTHER ADJUST PAGE 1/2 VIDEO NR OFF ON MPEG NR OFF ON 3D Y/C FILTER OFF ON COLOR MATRIX SD HD OTHER ADJUST PAGE 2/2 POWER SAVE STANDARD BLACK LEVEL DARK POWER SAVE Reduces screen brightness to see. The dark scene becomes easy to lower power consumption. OTHER ADJUST 1 Press the MENU button to select...
OFF ON COLOR MATRIX Displays input signals (480p signals) in the picture. MENU ADJUST SET UP LANGUAGE PROGRAM CH LOCK CLOSED CAPTION INPUT LABEL OTHER ADJUST OTHER ADJUST PAGE 1/2 VIDEO NR OFF ON MPEG NR OFF ON 3D Y/C FILTER OFF ON COLOR MATRIX SD HD OTHER ADJUST PAGE 2/2 POWER SAVE STANDARD BLACK LEVEL DARK POWER SAVE Reduces screen brightness to see. The dark scene becomes easy to lower power consumption. OTHER ADJUST 1 Press the MENU button to select...
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... sub-menu. O K PICTURE ADJUST POSITION / SIZE VOL VOL AUDIO CH AUDIO ADJUST 2 CH O K VOL VOL CH Press to display the PICTURE ADJUST screen. Notes: • "NORMAL" means the PIC MODE is at the factory default setting. "NORMAL" changes to your personal preference. PICTURE ADJUST PAGE 1/2 NORMAL PIC MODE STANDARD BACK LIGHT + 20 PICTURE + 20 BRIGHTNESS 0 COLOR 0 TINT 0 SHARPNESS 0 AI PICTURE OOFFCFFCOOOLOLONN PICTURE ADJUST PAGE 2/2 COLOR TEMP NORMAL COLOR ENHANCE OOFFCFFCOOOLOLNON PIC MODE MODE STANDARD CINEMA VIVID AUTO Function Displays a standard...
... sub-menu. O K PICTURE ADJUST POSITION / SIZE VOL VOL AUDIO CH AUDIO ADJUST 2 CH O K VOL VOL CH Press to display the PICTURE ADJUST screen. Notes: • "NORMAL" means the PIC MODE is at the factory default setting. "NORMAL" changes to your personal preference. PICTURE ADJUST PAGE 1/2 NORMAL PIC MODE STANDARD BACK LIGHT + 20 PICTURE + 20 BRIGHTNESS 0 COLOR 0 TINT 0 SHARPNESS 0 AI PICTURE OOFFCFFCOOOLOLONN PICTURE ADJUST PAGE 2/2 COLOR TEMP NORMAL COLOR ENHANCE OOFFCFFCOOOLOLNON PIC MODE MODE STANDARD CINEMA VIVID AUTO Function Displays a standard...
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... factory default setting. STEREO / SAP / MONO • Red display : With signal White display : No signal White display (All modes) : MONO • To change the level of BASS, TREBLE, BALANCE, AI SOUND, SURROUND or AUDIO LEVELER. • You can normalize each of the input modes (TV, VIDEO1, VIDEO2, VIDEO3, COMPONENT1, COMPONENT2 and HDMI). 25 Second Audio Programming ( typically used for each MODE separately. AUTO DIGITAL ANALOG Automatically selects Analog / Digital signal. CH Press to display the AUDIO ADJUST screen. 2 Press to display the MENU screen and select ADJUST...
... factory default setting. STEREO / SAP / MONO • Red display : With signal White display : No signal White display (All modes) : MONO • To change the level of BASS, TREBLE, BALANCE, AI SOUND, SURROUND or AUDIO LEVELER. • You can normalize each of the input modes (TV, VIDEO1, VIDEO2, VIDEO3, COMPONENT1, COMPONENT2 and HDMI). 25 Second Audio Programming ( typically used for each MODE separately. AUTO DIGITAL ANALOG Automatically selects Analog / Digital signal. CH Press to display the AUDIO ADJUST screen. 2 Press to display the MENU screen and select ADJUST...
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..., the programming will fail. DVD • The selected button lights and all others go out. 3 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 Enter the 3-digit infrared code (see pages 28, 29). • Factory default setting: Panasonic • Press POWER to test the operation. • Repeat the steps until the component code is turned off. Notes: • If the component does not operate with the remote control, repeat the procedure using this TV's remote control. Preparations: • Connect the plug of the component. Press...
..., the programming will fail. DVD • The selected button lights and all others go out. 3 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 Enter the 3-digit infrared code (see pages 28, 29). • Factory default setting: Panasonic • Press POWER to test the operation. • Repeat the steps until the component code is turned off. Notes: • If the component does not operate with the remote control, repeat the procedure using this TV's remote control. Preparations: • Connect the plug of the component. Press...
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...CLOSE - VCR REW/FF PLAY CABLE PREVIOUS STB PREVIOUS - - PREVIOUS CHAN OR VIDEO MODE SLEEP - STB PROGRAM/ DASH - - - STOP - - STB MENU - SKIP SEARCH FF - - PAGE UP/DOWN SLOW +/- 30 PLAY - ASPECT TV/VCR SWITCH - MENU - - 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. TV VOLUME +/- STB EXIT - - - - PAUSE - STB AUDIO TRACK - CABLE...
...CLOSE - VCR REW/FF PLAY CABLE PREVIOUS STB PREVIOUS - - PREVIOUS CHAN OR VIDEO MODE SLEEP - STB PROGRAM/ DASH - - - STOP - - STB MENU - SKIP SEARCH FF - - PAGE UP/DOWN SLOW +/- 30 PLAY - ASPECT TV/VCR SWITCH - MENU - - 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. TV VOLUME +/- STB EXIT - - - - PAUSE - STB AUDIO TRACK - CABLE...
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... rear of the TV). Troubleshooting If there is a problem with your TV please refer to the table below to strong light from a fluorescent lamp, etc. Symptoms Picture Sound Checks Snowy Picture Noisy Sound Antenna location, direction or connection. Occasionally, a few non-active pixels may have deteriorated. Check if in a location with the remote control. Sound reception may appear on the screen. Multiple Images Interference Normal Picture No Picture No Color Normal Sound Noisy Sound...
... rear of the TV). Troubleshooting If there is a problem with your TV please refer to the table below to strong light from a fluorescent lamp, etc. Symptoms Picture Sound Checks Snowy Picture Noisy Sound Antenna location, direction or connection. Occasionally, a few non-active pixels may have deteriorated. Check if in a location with the remote control. Sound reception may appear on the screen. Multiple Images Interference Normal Picture No Picture No Color Normal Sound Noisy Sound...
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... : UHF-56 : Cable-125 TC-32LX50 Average use alcohol, paint thinner or benzine to change without notice. Specifications Power Source Power Consumption LCD Screen Size (W × H × diagonal) Channel Capability Sound Speakers Audio Output Headphones FEATURES Operating Conditions Connection Terminals INPUT COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT OUTPUT (PROGRAM OUT) HDMI Dimensions ( W × H × D ) Including TV Stand TV Set Only Mass (Weight) TC-26LX50, TC-26LE55 AC 120 V, 60 Hz Average use : 121 W Maximum Current : 2.2 A Stand-by condition : 0.1 W 1366 × 768 pixels widescreen LCD panel. 27...
... : UHF-56 : Cable-125 TC-32LX50 Average use alcohol, paint thinner or benzine to change without notice. Specifications Power Source Power Consumption LCD Screen Size (W × H × diagonal) Channel Capability Sound Speakers Audio Output Headphones FEATURES Operating Conditions Connection Terminals INPUT COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT OUTPUT (PROGRAM OUT) HDMI Dimensions ( W × H × D ) Including TV Stand TV Set Only Mass (Weight) TC-26LX50, TC-26LE55 AC 120 V, 60 Hz Average use : 121 W Maximum Current : 2.2 A Stand-by condition : 0.1 W 1366 × 768 pixels widescreen LCD panel. 27...
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... Infanteria, Km. 9.5 San Gabriel Industrial Park Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985 Panasonic LCD Televisions Limited Warranty Limited Warranty Coverage If your product does not work properly because of the product, be removed for parts. You must carry-in or mail-in materials or workmanship, Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company or Panasonic Sales Company (collectively referred to the product by the warrantor. For...
... Infanteria, Km. 9.5 San Gabriel Industrial Park Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985 Panasonic LCD Televisions Limited Warranty Limited Warranty Coverage If your product does not work properly because of the product, be removed for parts. You must carry-in or mail-in materials or workmanship, Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company or Panasonic Sales Company (collectively referred to the product by the warrantor. For...
