STILL SURROUND ASPECT N R-TUNE OK MENU TV/TEXT TV/AV F.P. Operating Instructions INDEX HOLD 1 2 4 5 7 8 LCD TV 3 6 9 0 VCR REC DVD TV Model No. TX-23LX50A The illustration shown is an image. Please read these instructions before operating your set and retain them for future reference.
Dear Panasonic Customer Welcome to the Panasonic family of customers. We hope that you will have many years of enjoyment from your new LCD TV. To obtain maximum benefit from your set, please read these Instructions before making any adjustments, and retain them for future reference. Retain your purchase receipt also, and note down the model number and serial number of your set in the space provided on the back cover of these instructions. Contents Accessories ...............................................
Warnings and Precautions • This TV set is designed to operate on AC 110-240 V, 50 / 60 Hz. • DO NOT touch the power plug if your hands are wet. • To prevent damage which might result in electric shock or fire, do not expose this TV set 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 on top of or above the TV. • Turn the power “Off” before connecting other electrical equipment.
Warnings and Precautions • Adequate ventilation is essential to prevent failure of electrical components, we recommend that a gap of at least 10cm is left all around this TV set even when it is placed inside a cabinet or between shelves. • Avoid exposing the TV set to direct sunlight and other s o u r c e s o f h e a t . To prevent fire, never place any type of candle or naked flame on top or near the TV set. • DO NOT insert foreign objects (metal or easily flammable objects).
Fitting remote control batteries 1 2 3 + + “R6 (AA)” size Pull and hold the hook, then open the battery cover. Insert batteries - note correct polarity ( + and -). Replace the cover. Do not use rechargeable (Ni-Cad) batteries. They are different in shape and performance and may fail to ensure correct operation. Battery cautions The incorrect use of batteries can cause electrolyte leakage which will corrode the Remote Control or cause the batteries to burst. Observe the following precaution: 1.
How to hang the LCD TV on the wall This LCD TV is for use only with the following optional accessory. • Wall-hanging bracket ........................................................ TY-WK22LR1W Always be sure to ask a qualified technician to carry out set-up. WARNING • DO NOT use other optional accessories. Use with any other type of optional accessories may cause instability which could result in the possibility of injury.
Audio / Video connections It is possible to connect a variety of additional equipment to this TV. The following pages detail how to connect external equipment to the rear of the TV. Once your equipment is connected, use the following procedure to view the input: TV/AV Press the TV/AV button. Whilst the on screen selector keys are displayed, press coloured buttons to select the AV source you wish to view. Red button : AV1 Green button : AV2 The on screen selector keys that appear clear after a few seconds.
Audio / Video connections How to connect the Monitor Output terminals to other Equipment Example of output signal source AUDIO IN VCR R AV1 IN VIDEO IN AV2 IN MONITOR OUT COMPONENT S-VIDEO L Y MONITOR VIDEO VIDEO PB/CB L L/MONO PR/CR AUDIO MONITOR OUT AUDIO R R Amplifier to speaker system How to connect the AV1 Input terminals AV1 IN Example of input signal source AV2 IN MONITOR OUT COMPONENT S-VIDEO 4 pin terminal Chrominance in VCR AUDIO OUT R VIDEO OUT S-VIDEO Luminance in
Basic controls: top panel and remote control STR (Normalization store) Used to store tuning and other function settings. TV/AV button (see page 7) Increases or decreases the programme position by one. When a function is already displayed, press to increase or decrease the selected function. When in Standby mode, switches TV On.
Power On / Off Connect the mains plug to the wall socket. Press the [ set on. Main POWER switch ] switch on the TV set to turn the OK To switch the TV set to Standby mode, press the button on the remote control. The TV set can be switched on by pressing the button again if it was in Standby mode. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 Note: If the set is not switched off when the TV station stops transmitting, it will automatically go to Standby mode after 30 minutes.
Tuning Tuning menu During TV mode MENU Main menu Press the MENU button. Picture menu Sound menu Setup menu Access Move to choose Setup menu. OK Access Setup menu. Setup menu Move to choose Tuning menu. Access Tuning menu. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 Teletext Off timer Ch colour set Child lock Blue back VCR/GAME Tuning menu TOP Off Off On Off Access Move to choose menu option. Adjust chosen option or access chosen menu. TV/AV Press the TV/AV button at any time to go back to watching TV.
Tuning Auto tuning Auto tuning automatically retunes your TV. This feature is useful if, e.g., you move house and wish to retune your TV to receive the local stations. MENU Press the MENU button. Move to choose Setup menu. OK Access Setup menu. Move to choose Tuning menu. Access Tuning menu. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 Move to choose Auto tuning. Access Auto tuning.
Tuning Manual tuning It is possible to retune individual programme positions: Press the MENU button. MENU OK Move to choose Setup menu. Access Setup menu. Move to choose Tuning menu. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 Access Tuning menu. Move to choose Manual tuning. TV Access Manual tuning. 10 CH10 Select the programme position to be tuned. Press repeatedly until required station is found. When the desired station is found, press the OK button to store. The programme position will flash.
Picture menu MENU Press the MENU button. Move to choose Picture menu. OK Access Picture menu. Move to choose menu option. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Adjust chosen option or access chosen menu. 0 TV/AV Press the TV/AV button at any time to go back to watching TV. TV Menu Menu mode will be memorized for each TV, AV1 and AV2 mode. Dynamic / Standard / Cinema / Auto You can change the level of each Item (Backlight, Contrast, Brightness, Colour, Sharpness, NTSC-Tint, Colour temperature, AI and D.
Sound menu Press the MENU button. MENU Move to choose Sound menu. OK Access Sound menu. Move to choose menu option. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Adjust chosen option or access chosen menu. Press the TV/AV button at any time to go back to watching TV. 0 TV/AV TV Menu Menu mode will be memorized for each TV, AV1 and AV2 mode. Music / News / Cinema You can change the level of each Item (Bass and Treble) for each Menu (Music, News and Cinema). Volume Increase or decrease output volume.
Setup menu MENU Press the MENU button. Move to choose Setup menu. OK Access Setup menu. Move to choose menu option. Adjust chosen option or access chosen menu. TV/AV Allows you to choose 2 modes. See page 18. TOP / List Off timer Switches the TV off within a preset time which you can choose from between 0 to 90 minutes in 15 minute intervals. Switching is also possible by pressing the Off timer button.
Aspect Controls The TV will allow you to enjoy viewing the picture at its optimum size and aspect. ASPECT The aspect mode changes each time the ASPECT button is pressed. 16:9 Just Zoom3 Zoom2 4:3 OK Zoom1 Press the ASPECT button. Whilst the on screen selector keys are displayed, use the Red or Green buttons to move in either direction through the six aspect options. Red Green 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 Note: Aspect mode will be memorized for each TV, AV1 and AV2 mode.
Teletext operation • Teletext features may vary depending on the Broadcasting Companies and is only available if the channel selected is transmitting Teletext. • Pressing the MENU button whilst in Teletext operation will display the backlight function with a white bar and the contrast function with a cyan bar, press to alter the setting as required. • Pressing the MENU button whilst in Teletext operation will display special function options at the bottom of the screen.
Teletext operation It is not possible to change the programme position when in News flash, Update or Sub Coded Page Access operation. Blue 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 OK F.P. 0 MENU Yellow 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Favourite Page (F.P.) Stores a favourite page in memory for instant recall. To store such a page, the TV must be in List mode, and the programme position must be from 1 - 25. Press the Blue button, select the page number, then press and hold the OK button. The page number is now stored.
Teletext operation Alternatively, if you know which sub page you require, press the MENU button (to display special functions) followed by the Blue button; T**** will be displayed where the page number is normally found. Enter desired sub page number before the T**** disappears. e.g., to select page 6 enter 0, 0, 0 and 6. Press the Yellow button to view the TV picture whilst waiting for more sub pages to be found. The sub pages found will be displayed across the top of the screen.
Stereo / Bilingual Sound Selection When you receive the stereo / bilingual sound system, sound output modes can be selected by pressing the Stereo / Bilingual Sound Selection button. STEREO Audio Signal Mode Indicator MAIN I SUB II I II MONO NICAM .......Used in New Zealand, Singapore, Hong Kong etc. Type of broadcast Mode Indicator Regular broadcast (Standard Audio) Regular + NICAM MONO I (MAIN I ) No Indicator NICAM STEREO NICAM DUAL MONO (MAIN I / SUB II ) II I I A2(German) .......
Troubleshooting If there is a problem with your LCD 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).
Specifications Power Source Power Consumption LCD Screen Size Sound Speaker Audio Output Headphones Receiving Systems / Band name Receiving Channels Aerial - Rear Operating Conditions Connection Terminals AV1 AV2 MONITOR OUT TX-23LX50A AC 110 - 240 V, 50 / 60 Hz Average use : 87 W Standby condition : 0.5 W 22.9-inch (58.3 cm) Wide XGA (1366 × 768 pixels) 16:9 aspect ratio LCD panel. 508 mm (W) × 286 mm (H) (20.0’’ × 11.3’’) ø6 cm × 2 pcs, 8 Ω 6 W (3 W + 3 W ), 10 % THD M3 (3.
WARRANTY - Australia only 1. The product is warranted for 12 months from the date of purchase. Subject to the conditions of this warranty Panasonic or it’s Authorised Service Centre will perform necessary service on the product without charge for parts or labour if, in the opinion of Panasonic, the product is found to be found to be faulty within the warranty period. 2.
