Operating Instructions LCD Television Manual de instrucciones Televisor LCD Model No. Número de modelo TC-23LX60 TC-26LX60C TC-26LX60L TC-32LX60C TC-32LX60L For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA (7262) or contact us at www.panasonic.com/contactinfo (U.S.A.) For assistance, please call : 787-750-4300 or visit us at www.panasonic.com (Puerto Rico) For assistance, please call : 1-800-561-5505 or visit us at www.panasonic.
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Enjoy rich multimedia Contents • Please read before using the unit Important Safety Instructions ······················· 4 Set Top Box DVD recorder Accessories/Options ······················· 6 Connection ····························· 8 Identifying Controls ························· 9 Enjoy your TV ! Amplifier Home theater unit DVD player Basic Features •• Watching TV··············································· 10 Watching Videos and DVDs ······················· 11 Viewing VCR •• • Quick St
Important Safety Instructions The lightning flash with arrow head within a triangle is intended to tell the user that parts inside the product are a risk of electric shock to persons. CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN The exclamation point within a triangle is intended to tell the user that important operating and servicing instructions are in the papers with the appliance. WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover or back. No user-serviceable parts inside.
19) An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing an outside antenna system extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal. 20) Unplug this LCD TV from the wall outlet, and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: a.
Accessories/Options Check you have all the items shown. Accessories □Remote Control Transmitter • □Batteries for the Remote Control Transmitter (2) • EUR7613Z90R □Product Registration Card (U.S.A.) AA Battery □Customer Care Plan Card (U.S.A.) □AC Plug Converter (TC-26LX60L, TC-32LX60L) □Operating Instructions □Warranty Card (Mexico) Installing remote’s batteries 1 push Caution Incorrect installation may cause battery leakage and corrosion, resulting in damage to the remote control unit.
How to remove the TV-Stand 1 2 Remove two screws Pull out the plastic portion Remove four screws Pull out the metallic portion Foam mat or thick soft cloth Receiver Location How to use the LCD stand Adjust the stand to your desired angle. [TC-26LX60C / TC-26LX60L / TC-32LX60C / TC-32LX60L] The stand angle can be rotated 20° to the right / left. 5 10 Accessories/Options [TC-23LX60] The stand angle can be adjusted between 5° forward and 10° back, and rotated 20° to the right / left.
Connection ■ Watching TV [example: TC-32LX60C] VHF/UHF aerial Cable BOX IN AV IN OUT or ANT Back of the unit or Power Cord (Connect after all the other connections are complete.) ANT ANT IN ANT OUT To record TV shows Video IN L Audio IN R Video OUT L Audio OUT R Video recorder with TV Tuner DVD Recorder / VCR S Video signals have priority. S Video OUT •• • • 8 Note All cables and external equipments shown in this book are not supplied with the TV. For additional assistance, visit us at: www.
Identifying Controls POWER button Volume Selects channels in sequence Switches TV/VIDEO Power indicator (on : red, off : no light) Remote control sensor Within about 23 feet (7 meters) in front of the TV set. Turns power On/Off (used when the unit’s Power button is on) Sets the remote to communicate with other equipment (p. 18) Selects channels in sequence Menu navigations (p. 10) Selects/OK/Change RETURN (to previous menu) Exit (from the menu) GUIDE for DBS Displays Main Menu (p.
Watching TV Connect cable Box when watching cable TV. (p. 8) 1 3 Switch to TV mode Select a channel number up or down 2 Turn power on ■ Other Useful Functions (Operate after Sleep Timer ) Switches the unit OFF in a preset amount of time from 0 to 90 minutes in 30 minute intervals. • 0/30/60/90 (minutes) ■ Selects Audio Mode for TV Viewing Listen with SAP (Secondary Audio Program) Press SAP to select the desired audio mode. • Each press of SAP will change the audio mode.
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. 18, 23-24) 1 With VCR or DVD turned On 2 Select the input mode Switch to external input Press to display the Input select menu. Press the corresponding NUMBER key on the Remote Control to select the input of your choice.
How to Use Menu Functions ■ Menu list 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. 1 Menu Normal Display menu • Item Pic.
Adjustments/Configurations (alternatives) Resets all picture adjustments to factory default settings except for “Other adjust” Normal Basic picture mode (Vivid/Standard/Cinema) (p. 27) Pic. mode Standard Adjusts luminance of the back light.
Input Labels/Closed Caption 1 3 Display menu Select “Input labels” or “CC” Setup Language Program channel Input labels CC Other adjust 2 4 Select “Setup” Menu next Picture Audio Lock Setup next select Set ■ Press to exit select The labels of equipment connected to external input terminals can be indicated for easy recognition on the screen. (In selecting input mode of p.
Editing and Setting Channels The current channel settings can be changed according to your needs and reception conditions. 1 3 Display menu Select “Program channel” Setup next Language Program channel Input labels CC Other adjust 2 select Select “Setup” Menu 4 next Picture Audio Lock Setup Select the function Program channel next Auto program Manual program select ■ Press to exit select Set Automatically searches and adds active channels to memory.
Lock You can lock out specified channels or shows to prevent children from watching objectionable content. 1 Display menu 2 Select “Lock” You will be asked to enter your password each time you display the Lock menu. next Menu Picture Audio Lock Setup 3 select Input your 4-digit password A 4-digit code must be entered to view a blocked program or change rating settings. If it is the first time to enter the password, Enter password. enter the number twice in order to register it.
■ To select the rating of the program to be locked ■ To set rating level “V-chip” technology enables restricted shows to be locked according to TV ratings. Select the rating category you wish to follow set Program lock MPAA U.S.TV C.E.L.R. C.F.L.R. Monitor out Block program •• •• Select the rating to be locked select select Off Example of “MPAA” (U.S movie ratings) MPAA:U.S movie ratings U.S.TV:U.S TV program ratings C.E.L.R:Canadian English ratings C.F.L.
Operating Peripheral Equipment You can operate other manufacturers’ equipment using this TV’s remote control. 1 Connect the external equipment to the TV and Power Off the external equipment 2 + Press both buttons simultaneously for more than 3 seconds. • Release the buttons when the equipment selection buttons start flashing. 3 Select the equipment 4 Input the equipment’s 4-digit remote control code (p. 23-24) 5 Operate the equipment with the remote control (p.
Control with HDMI “HDAVI Control™” Newer Panasonic audio-video products with HDMI output connections can be controlled using the TV’s remote. Limited features such as automatic switching to the TV’s HDMI input are available. • •• This feature is limited to models incorporating Panasonic’s “Control with HDMI”. Refer to the individual instruction manuals for compatibility information. Non-HDMI-compliant cables cannot be utilized. It is recommended that you use Panasonic’s HDMI cable.
Recommended AV Connections These diagrams show our recommendations for how to connect the TV unit to your various equipment. For other connections, consult the instructions of each piece of equipment and the specifications (p. 30). For additional assistance, please visit our website at: www.panasonic.com www.panasonic.ca [other than TC-23LX60] [example: TC-32LX60C] [TC-23LX60] AV IN ANT M3 plug Back of the unit Power Cord (Connect after all the other connections are complete.
DVD Player Set Top Box speakers • Turn Off the TV speakers. Advanced ■ To listen to the TV through Recommended AV Connections ■ To watch DVDs ANT Cable TV or Amplifier Cable Box or ■ DVD Recorder / VCR • • • • • Note Set the TV channel to CH3 or CH4 for using Cable Box Connection. For further information on Cable Box Connection, consult your local cable company. The picture and audio input signals connected to a terminal specified in “Prog-out stop” (p.
Remote Control Operation/Code List The following explains how to operate external equipment with the remote control. Register the remote control codes (p. 18) if you want to operate an external equipment of another manufacturer. (p. 23-24) • • Note Operation may not be possible depending on the available memory size of the remote control. This remote control is not designed to cover operation of all functions of all models.
■ Remote Control Code List Codes for VCR Brand Code Brand Code Admiral 335 Panasonic 321, 322, 323, 324 Aiwa 332 J.C.
Remote Control Operation/Code List Codes for Cable Box Brand Code Brand Code ABC 224 Pulsar Archer 225, 232 Puser 205, 232 232 Cableview 205, 232 RCA 215 Citizen 205, 222 Realistic 232 Curtis 212, 213 Regal 212, 218, 240, 241, 242, 245 Diamond 224, 225, 232 Regency 234 Eagle 229 Rembrandt 205, 232, 237 Eastern 234 Samsung 205 GC Brand 205, 232 Scientific Atlanta 211, 212, 213 Gemini 222 Slmark 201, 205 General Instrument/ Jerrold 211, 219, 220, 221, 222, 223, 224,
Ratings List for Channel Lock “V-chip” technology enables you to lock out channels or shows according to standard ratings set by the entertainment industry. (p. 17) ■ U.S. MOVIE RATINGS (MPAA) Off G PG PG-13 R NC-17 X 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.
Technical Information •• Closed Caption (CC) 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 CC is set to On on both the connected equipment and the TV, captions from each unit will overlap.
Control with HDMI “HDAVI Control™” HDMI connections to some Panasonic equipment allow you to enjoy easy playback. Set up the equipment to enable this function. Read the manual for 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.
Maintenance First, unplug the Power cord plug from the wall outlet. 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.
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 Sound Noisy Sound • Antenna location, direction or connection. Snowy Picture Normal Sound • Antenna location, direction or connection.
Specifications TC-23LX60 TC-26LX60L TC-32LX60C Average use Maximum Current Standby condition 92 W 1.8 A 0.6 W 107 W 2.1 A 0.6 W Aspect Ratio 16:9 Visible screen size 23.0 ” DIAGONAL (58.3 cm DIAGONAL) (W × H × Diagonal) 20.0″ ×11.3″ × 23.0 ″ 22.7 ” × 12.8 ” × 26.0 ” (508 mm × 286 mm × 583 mm) (576 mm × 324 mm × 661 mm) (No. of pixels) 1,049,088 (1,366 (W) × 768(H)) Speaker 2.36 ” × 4.7 ” (60 mm × 120 mm) Full-range × 2 pcs Audio Output 8 W [ 4 W + 4 W ] (10 % THD) Headphones M3 (3.
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Customer Services Directory (for U.S.A.) Customer Services Directory 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/consumersupport or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo You may also contact us directly at: 1-800-211-PANA (7262) Monday-Friday 9 am-9 pm; Saturday-Sunday 10 am-7 pm, EST.
Limited Warranty (for Canada) 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. 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.
Customer’s Record The model number and serial number of this product can be found on its back cover. You should note this serial number in the space provided below and retain this book, plus your purchase receipt, as a permanent record of your purchase to aid in identification in the event of theft or loss, and for Warranty Service purposes. Model Number Serial Number Anotación del cliente El modelo y el número de serie de este producto se encuentran en su panel posterior.
