Operating Instructions 26”/32” Class 720p LCD HDTV (26.0/31.5 inches measured diagonally) Manual de instrucciones Television de alta definición de 720p y clase 26”/ 32” de LCD (26,0/31,5 pulgadas medidas diagonalmente) Model No. Número de modelo TC-26LX85 TC-32LX85 Quick Start Guide (See page 6-14) Guía de inicio rápido (vea la página 6-14) For assistance (U.S.A.), please call: 1-800-211-PANA (7262) or visit us at www.panasonic.
Turn your own living room into a movie theater! Experience an amazing level of multimedia excitement HDAVI Control™ SDHC Logo is a trademark. GalleryPlayer and the GalleryPlayer Logo are trademarks of GalleryPlayer, Inc. HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC. 2 HDAVI Control™ is a trademark of Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. VIERA Link™ is a trademark of Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.
Contents Please read before using the unit Safety Precautions ······································· 4 Enjoy rich multimedia SD memory card Camcorder Accessories/Optional Accessory ····· 6 Basic Connection ····························· 8 Identifying Controls ························ 12 First Time Setup ···························· 13 Quick Start Guide Quick Start Guide Enjoy your TV! Amplifier Home theater system DVD recorder/ Blu-ray Disc recorder DVD player/ Blu-ray Disc player Basic Features W
Safety Precautions CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover or back. No user-serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel. The lightning flash with arrowhead within a triangle is intended to tell the user that parts inside the product are a risk of electric shock to persons.
19) An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines, other electric light, 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/Optional Accessory Accessories Check you have all the items shown. Accessories Remote Control Transmitter Batteries for the Remote Control Transmitter (2) N2QAYB000221 Cleaning cloth Operating Instructions Notice sheet (Demo mode) AA Battery Quick Setup Guide (For viewing HD Programming) Product Registration Card (U. S. A) Customer Care Plan Card (U. S.
Preparation for Wall-hanging Before mounting the TV on the wall, you must remove the TV-Stand from the TV. Follow the steps below: 1 Disconnect all the cables from the TV. 2 Remove the TV-Stand. Remove four screws B Pull out the TV-Stand Quick Start Guide A A Foam mat or thick soft cloth A WARNING Failure to use a Panasonic bracket or choosing to mount the unit yourself will be done at the risk of the consumer.
Basic Connection Example 1 Connecting Antenna (To watch TV) TV VHF/UHF Antenna VHF/UHF Antenna Cable TV (National Television System Committee): • NTSC Conventional broadcasting (Advanced Television Systems Committee): • ATSC Digital TV Standards include digital high-definition television (HDTV), standard-definition television (SDTV), data broadcasting, multi-channel surround-sound audio and interactive television.
Example 2 Connecting DVD recorder (VCR) (To record/playback) TV AV Equipment (e.g. DVD Recorder or VCR) DVD Recorder If this source has higher resolution through interlace or progressive signal, connection can be done with the use of Component Video or HDMI cable. VCR Connection can be done with the use of an RF cable and Composite Video/S Video cable.
Basic Connection (Continued) Example 3 Connecting DVD recorder (VCR) and satellite receiver TV DVD Recorder or VCR Satellite Receiver You can enjoy high-definition programming by subscribing to high-definition satellite service. Connection can be done with the use of HDMI or Component Video cable.
AV cable connections A To use HDMI terminals HDMI 1 AV IN A HDMI 2 AV Equipment HDMI AV OUT e.g. DVD Recorder B To use COMPONENT terminals L white white red R L PR PB COMPONENT IN 1 Y red white AUDIO R OUT red AV Equipment Y green PB COMPONENT blue blue red red blue PR e.g. DVD Recorder VIDEO OUT red Recorders may also be connected to COMPOSITE or S VIDEO terminals.
Identifying Controls TV controls/indicators Front of the TV POWER button Selects channels in sequence Menu navigations Volume up/down Changes the input mode Demonstrates picture quality in vivid mode. (Press any key to cancel the demo.) Power indicator (on: red, off: no light) Remote control sensor Within about 23 feet (7 meters) in front of the TV set. Note The TV consumes a limited amount of power as long as the power cord is inserted into the wall outlet. Remote controls Viewing from SD card (p.
First Time Setup “First time setup” is displayed only when the TV is turned on for the first time after the power cord is inserted into a wall outlet and when “Auto power on” (p. 24-25) is set to “No”.
First Time Setup (Continued) Auto channel setup Select “Auto program” First time setup next Language Clock select Auto program Select “ANT in” set Program channel ANT in Cable Auto ANT in Cable: Cable TV Antenna: Antenna select Select “Auto” Program channel ANT in next Cable Auto select Select scanning mode (ALL channels/Analog only/Digital only) Auto program ok All channels Analog only select Digital only ■ Press to exit from Start scanning the channels Auto program a menu screen P
Watching TV Connect the TV to a cable box/cable, set-top-box, satellite box, or antenna cable (p. 8-11) To watch TV and other functions Turn power on or Note If the mode is not TV, press and select TV. (p. 20) Select a channel number Quick Start Guide (TV) up or Viewing down (TV) When tuning to a digital channel, press the button to enter the minor number in a compound channel number.
Watching TV (Continued) ■ Other Useful Functions (Operate after ) ■ Select Audio Mode for watching TV Listen with SAP (Secondary Audio Program) Digital mode Press SAP to select the next audio track (if available) when receiving a digital channel. Audio track 1 of 2 (English) Analog mode Press SAP to select the desired audio mode. • Each press of SAP will change the audio mode. (Stereo/SAP/Mono) ■ Press SUB MENU to show sub menu screen. (p. 24) This menu consists of shortcuts to convenient functions.
Favorite Feature ■Set Favorite Feature 1 Display the SUB MENU. SUB MENU ■Use Favorite Feature Press FAVORITE. • Press FAVORITE repeatedly to change between pages (1/3, 2/3, 3/3, or exit).
Viewing from SD Card You can view photos taken with a digital camera or digital video camera and saved on an SD card. (Media other than SD Cards may not be reproduced properly.) Photo viewer Insert the SD card and select “Play SD card now” “SD card setting” will be displayed automatically each time a SD card is inserted for the first time. SD card setting Play SD card automatically: Set it to playback the data when SD card is inserted.
Insert the card SD Card Remove the card Press in lightly on SD Card, then release. Compliant card type (maximum capacity): SDHC Card (16 GB), SD Card (2 GB), miniSD Card (1 GB) (requiring miniSD Card adapter) For cautions and details on SD Cards (p. 41) Label surface Push until a click is heard To change the view (slide show mode, adjusting images, etc.
Watching Videos and DVDs If you have applicable equipment connected to the TV, you can watch videos and DVDs on the TV’s screen. Input Select You can select the external equipment to access. With the connected equipment turned On Display the Input select menu Select the input mode Press corresponding NUMBER button on the remote control to select the input of your choice.
VIERA LinkTM Setting If you connect equipment that has “HDAVI Control” function to a TV with HDMI cable, you can use more convenient functions. Please refer to p. 26-29. Before using these functions, you need to set “VIERA Link” setting to “On” as shown below.
How to Use Menu Functions Various menus allow you to make settings for the picture, sound, and other functions so that you can enjoy watching TV best suited for you.
Adjustments/Configurations (alternatives) [Record now/Stop recording] Records programs on the recorder immediately with the TV’s remote control (p. 28-29). [VIERA Link control] Selects equipment to access and operate. (Recorder/Home theater/Player/Camcorder) (p.28-29) [Speaker output] Selects an audio output. (Home theater/TV) (p. 28-29) VIERA Link menu is accessible directly by pressing the VIERA Link button on the remote control. (p.
How to Use Menu Functions Various menus allow you to make settings for the picture, sound, and other functions so that you can enjoy watching TV best suited for you.
(Continued) Adjustments/Configurations (alternatives) Sets the mode to select the channel with Channel up/down button (All/Favorite/Digital Only/Analog only) Favorite: Only channels registered as FAVORITE (p. 17) Surf mode Selects the screen menu language (p. 13) Language Adjusts the clock (p. 13) Clock Sets channels (p. 32) Program channel • All Selects the terminal and label of the external equipment (p. 35) VIERA Link On Sets “Power off link” of HDMI connection equipment (p.
VIERA LinkTM “HDAVI ControlTM” Simultaneously control all Panasonic “HDAVI Control” equipped components using one button on one remote. VIERA LinkTM is a new name for EZ SyncTM. Enjoy additional HDMI Inter-Operability with Panasonic products which have “HDAVI Control” function. This TV supports “HDAVI Control 3” function. Connections to the equipment (DVD recorder DIGA, HD Camcorder, Player theatre, RAM theater, Amplifier, etc.) with HDMI cables allow you to interface them automatically.
At the start of the DIGA, Player theater, or RAM theater playback, the TV’s input automatically switches to the input based on the playback equipment. For the RAM theater, the speakers automatically switch to the theater system. If using the DIGA operation, the TV’s input automatically switches to the DIGA and DIGA menu is displayed. When “Set” is selected (p.
VIERA LinkTM “HDAVI ControlTM” You can enjoy more convenient operation with the “HDAVI Control” function in the “VIERA Link” menu. For more details on the “HDAVI Control” function, refer to p.
(Continued) You can select Home theater or TV speakers for audio output. Control theater speakers with the TV’s remote control. This function is available only when Panasonic Amplifier or Player theater is connected. ■Home theater: Select “Speaker output” Select “Home theater” or “TV” Volume up / down select Record now Adjustment for equipment change Mute Stop recording VIERA Link control Speaker output TV ■ The sound of the TV is muted.
Lock You can lock specified channels or shows to prevent children from watching objectionable content. Display menu Select “Lock” next Menu VIERA Link Picture You will be asked to enter your password each time you display the Lock menu. select Audio Timer Lock SD card CC Setup Input your 4-digit password A 4-digit code must be entered to view a blocked program or change rating settings. If it is your first time entering the Create password password, enter the password Enter password.
■ To select the channel or the rating of the program to be locked Select up to 7 (1-7) channels to be blocked. These channels will be blocked regardless of the program rating. Channel lock Select “Mode” and set to “Custom” Select channel to lock. Channel lock Mode select To lock/unlock all channels: Select “Mode” and set to “All” or “Off”. set All: Locks all channels Off: Unlocks all channels Custom Channel 1 3 Channel 2 4 Channel 3 - Channel 4 Locks Channel 3, Channel 4 and external inputs.
Editing and Setting Channels The current channel settings can be changed according to your needs and reception conditions.
Automatically searches and adds available channels to the memory. Select “ANT in” Select a scanning mode (p. 14) Select Cable or Antenna (p. 14) Auto program Select “Auto” Program channel ANT in Analog only next Cable select Manual Settings are made automatically After the scanning is completed, select “Apply”. (see below ). All previously saved channels are erased.
Closed Caption Display menu Select “CC” Menu next VIERA Link Picture select Audio Timer Lock ■ SD card Press to exit from a menu screen CC Setup 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 Caption (CC) information. (p.
Input Labels Display menu Select “Setup” next Menu VIERA Link select Picture Audio Timer Lock SD card CC Setup Input Labels Closed Caption Select “External devices” Setup next 1/2 Surf mode All select Language Clock Program channel External devices Advanced ■ Press to exit from a menu screen Select “Input labels” next External devices Input labels select Devices connected to external input terminals can be labeled for easier identification during input selection.
Using Timer The TV can automatically turn On/Off at the designated date and time. The Clock must be set before On time/Off time settings. (p. 13) The “Sleep” timer and “On / Off timer” will not work if the “Auto power on” (p. 25) is set.
Recommended AV Connections These diagrams show our recommendations on how to connect the TV unit to your various equipment. For other connections, consult the instructions for each piece of equipment and its specifications. For additional assistance, please visit our website at: www.panasonic.com www.panasonic.
VIERA LinkTM Connections If connection (or setting) of equipment compatible with HDAVI control is changed, switch the power of this unit Off and On again while the power of all equipment is On (so that the unit can correctly recognize the connected equipment) and check that DVD recorder (DIGA), RAM theater, and Player theater playback operate. Follow the connection diagrams below for HDAVI control of a single piece of AV equipment such as a DVD recorder (DIGA), RAM theater, or Player theater system.
Ratings List for Lock “V-chip” technology enables you to lock channels or shows according to standard ratings set by the entertainment industry. (p. 31) ■ U.S. MOVIE RATINGS (MPAA) NR G PG PG-13 R NC-17 X NO RATING (NOT RATED) AND NA (NOT APPLICABLE) PROGRAMS. Movie which has not been rated or where 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) For viewing the CC of digital broadcasting, set the aspect to FULL (If viewing with H-FILL, JUST, ZOOM, or 4:3; characters might be cut off). The CC can be displayed on the TV if the receiver (such as a set-top box or satellite receiver) has the CC set On using the Component or HDMI connection to the TV. If the CC is set to On on both the receiver and TV when the signal is 480i (except for the HDMI connection), the CC may overlap on the TV.
Data format for SD Card browsing Photo: Still images recorded with digital still cameras compatible with JPEG files of DCF* and EXIF** standards Baseline JPEG (Sub-sampling: 4:4:4, 4:2:2 or 4:2:0) 9,999 160 x 120 to 10,000,000 Data format: Max. number of files: Image resolution: * DCF (Design rule for camera file system): A Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association’s standard ** EXIF (Exchangeable Image File Format) Caution A JPEG image modified with a PC may not be displayed.
Technical Information (Continued) VIERA LinkTM “HDAVI ControlTM” HDMI connections to some Panasonic equipment allow you to interface automatically. (p. 26) This function may not work normally depending on the equipment condition. The equipment can be operated by other remote controls 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.
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminals You can enjoy your home theater by connecting a Dolby Digital (5.1 channel at ATSC only) decoder and “Multi Channel (ATSC only)” 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 PROG OUT terminals. When an ATSC channel is selected, the output from the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack will be Dolby Digital.
FAQ Before requesting service or assistance, please follow these simple guides to resolve the problem. If the problem still persists, please contact your local Panasonic dealer or Panasonic Service Center for assistance. For details (p. 48, 49) For additional assistance, please contact us via the website at: www.panasonic.com/contactinfo www.panasonic.ca White spots or shadow images (noise) Check the position, direction, and connection of the antenna.
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). Problem Actions Screen No image can be displayed Check Picture menu (p. 22) Check the cable connections. Check that the correct input has been selected.
Specifications TC-26LX85 TC-32LX85 Power Source AC 120 V, 60 Hz Power Consumption Maximum Standby condition 124 W 0.6 W Display panel Aspect Ratio 16:9 Visible screen size (W × H × Diagonal) 26” class (26.0 inches measured diagonally) 32” class (31.5 inches measured diagonally) 22.7 ” × 12.8 ” × 26.0 ” (576 mm × 324 mm × 661 mm) 27.5 ” × 15.4 ” × 31.5 ” (698 mm × 392 mm × 800 mm) (No.
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This product has a fluorescent lamp that contains mercury. Disposal may be regulated in your community due to environmental considerations. For disposal or recycling information, please contact your local authorities, or the Electronic Industries Alliance: http://www.eiae.org. Este producto tiene una lámpara fluorescente que contiene mercurio. Debido a consideraciones ambientales, puede que deshacerse de este material esté regulado en su comunidad.
