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Basic Connection

 

Quick Start Guide

11

AV 2

RF OUT

RF IN

RF IN

RF OUT

RF IN

COMPONENT

AUDIO

IN

AUDIO

OUT

Y

P

B

P

R

L

R

L

R

2

1

DVD Recorder 

or VCR

Aerial

Mains lead 

Rear of the TV

Satellite receiver

AC 220-240 V
50 Hz

RF cable

RF cable

TV, DVD Recorder / VCR and Satellite receiver

SCART cable 
(fully wired)

SCART cable 
(fully wired)

RF cable

RF cable

Example 3
Connecting DVD Recorder / VCR and Satellite receiver

Fully wired HDMI 
compliant cable

Summary of Contents for Viera TX-L26C10E

Page 1: ...for future reference The images shown in this manual are for illustrative purposes only Please refer to Pan European Guarantee Card if you need to contact your local Panasonic dealer for assistance English Operating Instructions LCD Television Model No TX L26C10E TX L26C10ES ...

Page 2: ...ting are received Consult your local dealer with coverage areas DVB functions may not be available in some countries Some functions may not be available in some countries This TV has the capability for DVB specifications But future DVB services cannot be guaranteed Turn your own living room into a movie theatre Experience an amazing level of multi ...

Page 3: ...ondition 39 Updating the TV Software 40 How to Use VIERA TOOLS 42 Viewing from SD Card 44 VIERA IMAGE VIEWER Link Functions 46 Q Link VIERA Link External Equipment 54 FAQs etc Technical Information 56 FAQs 61 Specifications 63 Licence 64 media excitement Enjoy rich multi media Camcorder Amplifier with Speaker system VCR DVD player DVD Recorder Set top box SD Card Up to 60 000 hours LCD Panel Lifet...

Page 4: ...ed There are no user serviceable parts inside Have the TV checked adjusted or repaired at your local Panasonic dealer Do not expose to rain or excessive moisture To prevent damage which might result in electric shock or fire do not expose this TV to rain or excessive moisture This TV must not be exposed to dripping or splashing water and objects filled with liquid such as vases must not be placed ...

Page 5: ...red rays this may affect operation of other equipment Transport only in upright position Maintenance First remove the mains plug from the socket outlet Display panel Regular care Gently wipe the surface clean of dirt by using a soft cloth Major contamination Wipe the surface clean using a soft cloth dampened with clean water or diluted neutral detergent 1 part detergent to 100 parts water Then usi...

Page 6: ...teries for the Remote Control 2 R6 UM3 Clamper Cleaning cloth TX L26C10E Operating Instructions Pan European Guarantee Card Pedestal Assembly screw for Pedestal 4 M4 10 Optional accessories Please contact your nearest Panasonic dealer to purchase the recommended wall hanging bracket For additional details please refer to the wall hanging bracket installation manual Wall hanging bracket TY WK3L2RW ...

Page 7: ...If insufficient care is taken to ensure screws are properly tightened during assembly the pedestal will not be strong enough to support the TV and it might fall over and become damaged and personal injury may result Ensure that the TV does not fall over If the TV is knocked or children climb onto the pedestal with the TV installed the TV may fall over and personal injury may result Two or more peo...

Page 8: ...r decrease the selected function When in Standby mode switches TV On Function select Volume Contrast Brightness Colour Sharpness Tint NTSC mode Bass Treble Balance Auto Setup p 30 and p 31 SD Card slot p 44 AV3 terminals p 54 Power LED Standby red On green When using the remote control indicates the TV has received a command Remote control signal receiver Using the clamper Rear of the TV To tighte...

Page 9: ...teletext index page teletext mode Coloured buttons Used for the selection navigation and operation of various functions Exit Returns to the normal viewing screen Numeric buttons Changes channel and teletext pages Sets characters When in Standby mode switches TV On Guide p 18 Displays TV Guide Option Menu p 17 Easy setting for viewing and sound options Main Menu p 24 Press to access Picture Sound a...

Page 10: ... Y PB PR L R L R 2 1 RF OUT RF IN COMPONENT AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT Y PB PR L R L R 2 1 Mains lead Mains lead SCART cable fully wired DVD Recorder or VCR RF cable Aerial Aerial Rear of the TV Rear of the TV RF cable RF cable TV only TV DVD Recorder or VCR AC 220 240 V 50 Hz AC 220 240 V 50 Hz Example 1 Connecting aerial Example 2 Connecting DVD Recorder VCR External equipment and cables shown are not s...

Page 11: ... R 2 1 DVD Recorder or VCR Aerial Mains lead Rear of the TV Satellite receiver AC 220 240 V 50 Hz RF cable RF cable TV DVD Recorder VCR and Satellite receiver SCART cable fully wired SCART cable fully wired RF cable RF cable Example 3 Connecting DVD Recorder VCR and Satellite receiver Fully wired HDMI compliant cable ...

Page 12: ...untry Country Italy France Austria Germany Hungary Czech Slovakia Poland Finland Norway Sweden Denmark Malta Switzerland Portugal Spain Slovenia Lithuania Estonia E Eu Turkey Andorra Greece Netherlands Belgium Luxembourg select set Auto Setup starts Auto Setup will start to search for TV channels and store them The sorted channel order depends upon the TV signal the broadcasting system and recepti...

Page 13: ...op If you set to Off or On in this menu the TV will be in Shop viewing environment To return to Home viewing environment initialise all settings by accessing Shipping Condition Shipping Condition p 39 select set Note If tuning has failed Auto Setup p 30 and p 31 To initialize all settings Shipping Condition p 39 If you turned the TV Off during Standby mode last time the TV will be in Standby mode ...

Page 14: ...D E select watch Volume 1 Turn power on Press for about 1 second Mains power On Off switch should be On p 8 2 Select the DVB T or Analogue mode TV The selectable modes vary depending on the country you select p 12 1 BBC ONE WALES 20 35 Coronation Street 20 00 20 55 Now For info press Change category All DVB T Channels Information banner appears whenever you select a channel For details p 15 Also p...

Page 15: ...ging a channel Encrypted Subtitles AD Radio For info press 3 ITV 19 35 itv1 All Analogue Channels CH23 Stereo 45 Example Analogue Channel number Sound mute On Bad signal Poor TV signal quality Encrypted Scrambled programme Subtitle service available Teletext service available Multiple audio available Multiple video available Stereo Mono Audio mode 1 90 Off Timer remaining time For settings p 17 To...

Page 16: ... select To change the mode using the ASPECT button only ASPECT Press repeatedly until you reach the desired mode Auto The best ratio is chosen and the image expanded to fill the screen For details p 56 16 9 4 3 Full Directly displays the image at 16 9 without distortion anamorphic Displays a 4 3 image enlarged horizontally to fit the screen HD signal only 14 9 Zoom1 Displays the image at the stand...

Page 17: ...guage Setup Menu p 29 Teletext Language DVB mode Allows you to select between alternative language for teletext if available MPX Analogue mode Sound Menu p 27 Volume Correction Adjusts volume of individual channel or input mode Note Also possible to change the settings in Menu list p 26 29 Off Timer Turn the TV off automatically after a fixed period Display the menu Select Setup Select Off Timer a...

Page 18: ...BC Pepsi Char Good bye BBC 2W Panorama Spring watch Coast BBCi I m A Celebrity Pop Idol News BBC Radi 1 7 14 70 72 105 719 D D D D D D D Rugby 15 To 1 The Bill Info Change display mode Select Advert GUIDE OPTION Current date and time Programme Landscape Displays by channel TV Guide time Channel position and name Advertisement TV Guide date Example View Select programme Select channel RETURN Page u...

Page 19: ...es are entered advertisement may not be displayed correctly Display advertisement information OPTION To change advertisements To return to TV Guide OPTION or RETURN To display the latest advertisement Update in GUIDE Plus Settings p 29 Note To update the information continuously the TV must be left in Standby mode at night Depending on the country you select TV Guide may not be supported In this c...

Page 20: ...o select among subject blocks blue To select next subject within the subject block After the last subject it moves to the next subject block yellow What is List mode In List mode four differently coloured page numbers are situated at the bottom of the screen Each of these numbers can be altered and stored in the TV s memory Store frequently viewed pages p 21 To change mode Teletext in the Setup Me...

Page 21: ...red button you want to change Enter new page number press and hold View sub page View sub page Only when teletext is more than one page Appears at top of the screen To view specific sub page MENU blue Enter the 4 digit number example P6 Sub pages The number of sub pages varies depending on the broadcasters up to 79 pages It may take some time for searching during which time you can watch TV Watch ...

Page 22: ...is not switched automatically Perform and Check the setup of the equipment 2 Display the Input select menu AV 3 Select the input mode connected to the equipment Input Selection AV1 AV2 S COMPONENT AV3 S HDMI1 HDMI2 TV select watch You can also select the input using the AV button on the remote control or the side panel of the TV Press the button repeatedly until the desired input is selected In or...

Page 23: ... at slow speed PROGRAMME Channel Up Down Select channel REC Record Start recording How to change the code for the type of the equipment Each type of the Panasonic equipment has its own remote control code Please change the code according to the equipment you want to operate If you operate the connected equipment in VIERA Link p 52 select the code 73 Press and hold during the following operations E...

Page 24: ...ns To return to TV at any time EXIT To return to the previous screen RETURN To change menu pages up down Choose from among alternatives To reset the settings To reset the picture settings only Reset to Defaults in the Picture Menu p 26 To reset the sound settings only Reset to Defaults in the Sound Menu p 27 To reset the picture and sound settings together N Also volume level and aspect mode are r...

Page 25: ...on Interface Access Other Settings Access p 28 and p 29 Only available items can be selected Link Settings Q Link AV2 AV2 out TV Download Access Intelligent Auto Standby On No reminder Standby Power Save Power off Link Power on Link VIERA Link On On On On p 28 Other Settings Time Zone Auto Picture Overscan Power Save Guide Plus Settings Access On Off AV Colour System Auto p 29 Display Settings Tel...

Page 26: ...se options according to your personal preference Tint With an NTSC signal source connected to the TV the picture hue can be adjusted to suit your taste For NTSC signal reception only Colour Balance Allows you to set the overall colour tone of the picture Cool Normal Warm Colour Management Automatically adjusts colours to vivid ones Off On Eco Mode Adjusts picture settings automatically dependent o...

Page 27: ...olume of individual channel or input mode Speaker Distance to Wall Adjusts the low frequency sound Over 30cm Up to 30cm If the back space between the TV and wall is over 30 cm Over 30cm is recommended If the back space between the TV and wall is within 30 cm Up to 30cm is recommended MPX Select stereo monaural Mono Stereo Normally Stereo Stereo signal cannot be received Mono M1 M2 Available while ...

Page 28: ...set to On Intelligent Auto Standby Makes non watched or non used connected equipment go into Standby mode to reduce the power consumption Off On With reminder On No reminder p 50 This function is available when VIERA Link is set to On Download Downloads channel language country region settings to a Q Link or VIERA Link compatible equipment connected to the TV Child Lock Locks a channel AV input to...

Page 29: ...f time spent using Game mode Off On This function is available when Game is selected in Viewing Mode p 26 Common Interface Uses include to watch pay TV p 38 System Menu Shipping Condition Resets all settings for example when moving house p 39 System Update Downloads new software to TV p 40 Software Licence Displays the software licence information System Information Displays the system information...

Page 30: ... Auto Setup Settings are made automatically DVB T Auto Setup This will take about 3 minutes Progress CH 5 69 62 CH Channel Name Type Quality CBBC Channel Free TV 10 62 BBC Radio Wales Free TV 10 62 E4 Free TV 10 62 Cartoon Nwk Free TV 10 Free TV 4 Pay TV 0 Radio 0 Data 0 Searching Depending on the country you select p 12 Region Selection is required p 13 The channel language country region setting...

Page 31: ...Auto Setup Access Channel List Manual Tuning access select 6 Start Auto Setup All analogue tuning data will be erased Analogue Auto Setup Analogue Auto Setup CH 29 CH Channel Name CH 33 Analogue 2 Searching This will take about 3 minutes Scan CH 2 H 21 41 99 Settings are made automatically The channel language country region settings are downloaded to a Q Link or VIERA Link compatible equipment co...

Page 32: ...pdate Channel List Check DVB signal Signal Condition Selects a channel and checks the DVB signal condition To change the channel A good Signal Strength is not an indication of suitable signal for DVB reception Please use the Signal Quality indicator as follows Signal Quality Green bar Good Yellow bar Poor Red bar Bad Check the Terrestrial aerial DVB T Signal Condition Channel Name 70 CBBC Channel ...

Page 33: ...eric buttons Characters table for numeric buttons p 58 To move the channel green Select the new position Confirm green Store RETURN Skip unwanted DVB channels Edit DVB Channels Channel List You can hide unwanted DVB channels The hidden channels cannot be displayed except in this function Use this function to skip unwanted channels Select a channel and reveal hide CBBC Channel DVB T Channel List So...

Page 34: ...on Interface Link Settings Analogue Tuning Menu Access Child Lock Setup Menu Off Timer Off System Menu Display Settings Other Settings access select 5 Select one of the following functions Manual Tuning Auto Setup Analogue Tuning Menu Channel List Access Access Access Retuning from Setup Menu p 31 access select 6 Set You can retune channels or skip unwanted channels edit channels etc To return to ...

Page 35: ...s one by one Store Edit channel name Name A B C D E F G H I J K L M N U V W X Y Z 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 a b c d e f g h i j k l m n u v w x y z _ O P Q R S T 7 8 9 o p q r s t set select RETURN maximum five characters You can set characters by using numeric buttons Characters table for numeric buttons p 58 Note If a VCR is connected only with the RF cable edit VCR Set Analogue channel manually Manual Tuni...

Page 36: ...ect access Select the channel input to be locked To cancel Select the locked channel input To jump to the top of the next input red To lock all green To cancel all locks yellow To sort channel names in alphabetical order blue Child Lock List TV and AV Name Input Lock Type BBC 1 Wales FreeTV BBC THREE DVB T Lock FreeTV E4 DVB T Lock FreeTV VCR Analogue Lock Analogue BBC1 Analogue Lock Analogue Anal...

Page 37: ... and set AV2 S AV2 S Input Labels AV1 DVD COMPONENT COMPONENT AV3 S AV3 S HDMI1 HDMI1 HDMI2 HDMI2 Analogue Analogue DVB T DVB T set select The labels you set will be displayed in Input Selection menu p 22 or banner If Skip is selected you cannot select the mode For easier identification and selection of the input mode you can label each input mode or skip terminal that is not connected to any equi...

Page 38: ...t direction Insert or remove straightly and completely CI module Side of the TV CI slot Remove the cover before using CI slot Insert the CI module optional The features that appear on screen are dependent on the contents of the selected CI module Normally pay TV channels will appear Follow the on screen operation guide If pay TV channel does not appear perform below For more details see the manual...

Page 39: ...Licence System Update Shipping Condition Access access select 5 Set Resets the TV to its original condition i e no channels tuned in All settings are reset channels picture sound settings etc To return to TV EXIT Restore Settings Shipping Condition Check the message and initialise EXIT RETURN Confirm All tuning data will be erased Are you sure Are you sure Shipping Condition confirm confirm start ...

Page 40: ...Menu Access Other Settings access select 4 Select System Update System Menu System Information Software Licence System Update Shipping Condition Access access select 5 Set From time to time a new version of software may become available for download to enhance the performance or operations of the TV If there is an update available a notification banner is displayed when the channel has the update ...

Page 41: ...e is performed the software will be updated it may change TV functions If you do not wish to do so set Auto Update Search in Standby to Off To update immediately Select System Update Search Now Download System Update Auto Update Search in Standby System Update Search Now Off Access access select Searches for an update for several mins and displays a corresponding message if any Note Download may t...

Page 42: ...EXIT 42 How to Use VIERA TOOLS You can access some special features easily by using the VIERA TOOLS function 1 Display icons of the feature VIERATOOLS 2 Select a feature VIERA Link Control access select 3 Follow the operations of each feature To return to TV EXIT To remove icons VIERATOOLS ...

Page 43: ...n two pieces of compatible equipment are connected a selection screen will be displayed Please select the correct description and access Pause Live TV Pause Live TV p 51 Slideshow Slideshow p 45 Slideshow will use all of the photos on the SD Card Photos Photo View p 44 Advanced 43 ...

Page 44: ...0003 p1010002 p1010001 p1010008 p1010007 p1010006 p1010005 p1010012 p1010011 p1010010 p1010009 Photo View Mode Folder view 100_PANA Slideshow Sort by Month Sort by Date Select EXIT Select RETURN View Thumbnail Error display images that could not be loaded etc Selected photo Selected photo information is displayed select single view Slideshow p 45 Rotate Rotate Select Slideshow Single view EXIT Lis...

Page 45: ...iew green File name Date Pixel p1010001 1 175 23 10 2008 1600 x 1200 p1010004 p1010003 p1010002 p1010001 p1010008 p1010007 p1010006 p1010005 p1010012 p1010011 p1010010 p1010009 Photo View Mode All pictures Slideshow Folder view Sort by Month Sort by Date Select EXIT Select RETURN View Thumbnail All pictures select single view To sort by date or month recorded Display the list of groups sorted by t...

Page 46: ... Link function Preset download 2 Easy playback Power on link Power off link Reduce unnecessary power consumption in standby 3 3 Auto standby for unnecessary equipment 1 1 Pause Live TV programme 2 4 Direct TV Recording 2 Control the menu of the connected equipment by VIERA remote control 1 1 1 Speaker control Connection HDMI cable DIGA Recorder DVD Player Blu ray Disc Player HD Video Camera LUMIX ...

Page 47: ...cable or SCART cable SCART cable HDMI cable HDMI cable Amplifier with VIERA Link function DIGA Recorder with VIERA Link function HD Video Camera LUMIX Camera with VIERA Link function Speaker system Use fully wired HDMI compliant cable Connect the equipment supporting VIERA Link to the TV s HDMI1 or HDMI2 terminal via an HDMI cable Use fully wired SCART cable Connect the equipment supporting VIERA ...

Page 48: ... is performed the recorder is automatically turned on if it is in Standby mode Changing channel or turning off the TV is available while the recorder is recording from its own tuner Changing channel is not available while the recorder is recording from the TV tuner To stop recording Unlock the tuner G U I D E Unlock Continue Tuner Locked Please stop recording to operate EXIT Power on link and Easy...

Page 49: ...Set up the connected equipment Read the manual of the equipment For optimal recording the settings of the recorder may need to be changed For details read the manual of the recorder Download preset channel language country region settings Preset download see below Set VIERA Link On in the Setup Menu VIERA Link p 28 Set up the TV After connection turn the equipment on and then switch the TV on Sele...

Page 50: ... Please stop recording to operate EXIT Features available Using VIERA Link Menu Features available Reduce unnecessary power consumption in standby Standby Power Save Set Standby Power Save On in the Setup Menu to use this function Standby Power Save p 28 The power consumption in Standby mode of the connected equipment is controlled higher or lower in synchronization with the TV On Off state to red...

Page 51: ...u 2 Select Pause Live TV and pause Direct TV Rec Speaker Selection VIERA Link Menu Home Cinema Start VIERA Link Control Speaker Selection Home Cinema Recorder Pause Live TV Access select pause The TV picture will be paused You can also pause directly by using VIERA TOOLS How to Use VIERA TOOLS p 42 Live TV programme is recorded on HDD from where it was paused If the paused TV picture disappears af...

Page 52: ...equipment is displayed You can access the menu of the equipment But you cannot operate it Use its own remote control to operate the equipment 1 Display VIERA Link Menu 2 Select VIERA Link Control Direct TV Rec Speaker Selection VIERA Link Menu Home Cinema Start VIERA Link Control Speaker Selection Home Cinema Recorder Pause Live TV select 3 Select the equipment you want to access The type of the c...

Page 53: ...te check the settings and the equipment Summary of Q Link and VIERA Link features p 46 and p 47 Preparations p 49 Access and control the speaker volume EXIT DIRECT TV REC ASPECT OPTION RETURN TEXT PROGRAMME STTL INDEX HOLD MENU N INPUT TV AV TV 1 Display VIERA Link Menu 2 Select Speaker Selection Direct TV Rec Speaker Selection VIERA Link Menu Home Cinema Start VIERA Link Control Recorder Pause Li...

Page 54: ...er with speaker system Q Link VIERA Link with HDMI with HDMI Direct TV Recording Recommended Connection These diagrams show our recommendations for connection of your TV to various pieces of equipment For other connections consult the instructions for each piece of equipment the table below and the specifications p 63 S VIDEO or VIDEO AUDIO Headphones Camcorder Game equipment To adjust volume Head...

Page 55: ... 1 COMPONENT PB L R Y PR AUDIO OUT L R 1 2 HD Satellite receiver DVD Recorder VCR SCART cable RF cable SCART cable To watch satellite broadcasts To record playback DVD Recorder Viewing Listening or Fully wired HDMI compliant cable HDMI equipment Fully wired HDMI compliant cable ...

Page 56: ... 720 50p 1 125 1 080 60i 1 125 1 080 50i HDMI1 HDMI2 525 480 60i 525 480 60p 625 576 50i 625 576 50p 750 720 60p 750 720 50p 1 125 1 080 60i 1 125 1 080 50i 1 125 1 080 60p 1 125 1 080 50p 1 125 1 080 24p Auto mode Auto mode determines the best aspect ratio to fill the screen It does this using a four step process WSS Control signal through SCART HDMI terminal Letterbox detection or Justify to fil...

Page 57: ...nly http panasonic co jp pavc global cs DCF Design rule for camera file system Unified standard established by Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association JEITA Note Format the card with the recording equipment The picture may not appear correctly on this TV depending on the recording equipment used Display may take some time when there are many files and folders This funct...

Page 58: ...SCART terminal RGB VIDEO S VIDEO Q Link AV2 Pins 15 and 20 are dependent on AV2 S VHS VIDEO switching Socket Earth 21 CVBS out video 19 CVBS earth 17 Red in 15 Red earth 13 Green in 11 Green earth 9 Blue in 7 Blue earth 5 Audio out L 3 Audio out R 1 20 CVBS in video 18 RGB status earth 16 Status RGB 14 Earth 12 10 Q Link data 8 Status CVBS 6 Audio in L 4 Audio earth 2 Audio in R Socket Earth 21 CV...

Page 59: ... signal Input signal that can be displayed p 60 Match the output setting of the PC VIERA Link HDAVI Control 4 VIERA Link p 49 DVI connection If the external equipment has only a DVI output connect to the HDMI1 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 HDMI1 use COMPONENT AUDIO terminals Note Audio setti...

Page 60: ... PC from HDMI terminal Applicable input signal for PC is basically compatible to HDMI standard timing Signal name Horizontal frequency kHz Vertical frequency Hz 640 480 60 Hz 31 47 60 00 750 720 60p 45 00 60 00 1 125 1 080 60p 67 50 60 00 Note Signals other than above may not be displayed properly The above signals are reformatted for optimal viewing on your display PC signal is magnified or compr...

Page 61: ...the digital transmitter Adjust the direction of the aerial to another transmitter installed nearby Check the analogue broadcast If the image quality is poor check the aerial and consult your nearest dealer Q Link function does not work Confirm SCART cable and connection Also set AV1 AV2 out in the Setup Menu p 28 VIERA Link function does not work and an error message appears Confirm the connection...

Page 62: ... be tuned Check the aerial Consult your local dealer HDMI Sound is unusual Set the sound setting of the connected equipment to 2ch L PCM Check the HDMI1 Input setting in the Sound Menu p 27 If digital sound connection has a problem select analogue sound connection p 59 Pictures from external equipment are unusual when the equipment is connected via HDMI Check the HDMI cable is connected properly p...

Page 63: ... terrestrial services M NTSC Playback from M NTSC Video recorders VCR NTSC AV input only Playback from NTSC Video recorders VCR TV signals may not be received in some areas Aerial input VHF UHF Operating Conditions Temperature 0 C 35 C Humidity 20 80 RH non condensing Connection Terminals AV1 SCART terminal 21 Pin terminal Audio Video in Audio Video out RGB in Q Link AV2 SCART terminal 21 Pin term...

Page 64: ...bination with a chemical symbol In this case it complies with the requirement set by the Directive for the chemical involved Customer s Record The model number and serial number of this product may be found on its rear panel 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 ...

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