Operating Instructions LCD TV Model No. TX-26LE8A Please read these instructions before operating your set and retain them for future reference. The images shown in this manual are for illustrative purposes only. LG TQB4GC0091 TX-26LE8A_0091_EN1.
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. Contents Warnings and Cautions ............................................2 Important Installation Notices ...................................3 Accessories / Options ...............................................4 Identifying Controls ...................................................5 Basic Connection......................................................
Important Installation Notices ■ Install TV on a stable surface If a television is not positioned in a sufficiently stable location, it can be potentially hazardous due to falling. Many injuries, particularly to children, can be avoided by taking simple precautions such as: Using cabinets or stands recommended by the manufacturer of the television. Only using furniture that can safely support the television. Ensuring the television is not overhanging the edge of the supporting furniture.
Accessories / Options Standard accessories Remote Control Transmitter N2QAKB000065 or N2QAYB000227 Batteries for the Remote Control Transmitter (2) R6 (AA) Installing remote control batteries Pull Open 1 Hook 2 Close Caution Incorrect installation may cause battery leakage and corrosion, resulting in damage to the remote control unit. Do not mix old and new batteries. Do not mix different battery types. Do not use rechargable (Ni-Cd) batteries. Do not burn or breakup batteries.
Identifying Controls Store setting ST R F + V V TV Mains power On/Off switch Power indicator: Standby: RED Power ON: GREEN Remote control signal receiver (Range: 7 metres) AV Function select Volume / Contrast / Brightness / Colour / Sharpness / NTSC-Tint (Tint) / Balance / Tuning mode Select programme number in sequence / When a function is displayed, press to increase or decrease the selected function / When in Standby mode, switches TV on Change input mode C.A.T.S.
Basic Connection External equipments and cables shown are not supplied with this TV. Please ensure that unit is disconnected from the mains socket before attaching or disconnecting any leads. Connecting aerial Connecting DVD Recorder / VCR ANT ANT ANT ANT Mains plug types vary between countries. The power plug shown above may, therefore, not be the type fitted to your set. (Connect after all other connections.
Initial Setup These steps are not necessary if the setup has been completed by your local dealer. Turn On the TV with the mains power On / Off switch You can now use the remote control to turn On the unit or turn the unit to standby mode. If you turned the TV Off during Standby mode last time, the TV will be in Standby mode when you turn the TV On with mains power On / Off switch. Select the picture setting “Home” is the recommended mode for viewing at home.
Auto Tuning 1 Display the menu 2 Select and access “Setup menu” Select and access “Tuning menu” Select the item (Sys select / Auto tuning) 3 4 5 access select access select Change or access To exit select To return to the previous screen or Sys select (System selection) Select the system of your area. (China / HK/UK / Asia/M.East / NZ/INDONES / Australia / E.Europe / SPECL Ver / America / CATV / Japan) select change Auto tuning Automatically set the channels received in your area.
Watching TV 1 Turn power on Mains power On/Off switch should be On. If “Shop” is displayed on the top right of the screen, select “Home” in “Viewing Environment”. (page 7) 2 Select a programme number up or down To select a 2 or 3-digit programme number, eg.
Watching Videos and DVDs Once the equipment is connected, use the following procedure to view the input. (For connection, see “External Equipment” on page 23.) Display the input select menu Select the input mode connected to the equipment View To return to TV Displays the selected mode Note If the external equipment has an aspect adjustment function for a connected TV, set to “16:9”. You can also select the connector using the AV button on the remote control or side panel of the TV.
Viewing Teletext In FASTEXT mode, four differently coloured subjects are situated at the bottom of the display. To access more information about one of these subjects, press the corresponding coloured button. This facility enables fast access to information on the subjects shown. 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.
Viewing Teletext (continued) Return to the main index page INDEX FASTEXT mode only Favourite pages Call up the page stored in “blue”. Factory setting is “P103”. Watch TV and Teletext in two windows at once Picture and text Select Picture and text On or Off Press twice Operations can be made only in Teletext screen.
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 in your own way.
How to use Menu Functions (continued) Main Menu Overview 1 select 2 access Auto On select 3 select 4 store Refer to page 19, 23 (Required by some functions) To return to TV To return to the previous screen or Only available items can be selected. Refer to page 8, 17 14 TX-26LE8A_0091_EN1.
How to use Menu Functions (continued) VIERA Link menu Menu Item Pause Live TV Pause the live TV programme and resume later (page 20) Direct TV Rec Control the connected DIGA recorder to start or stop recording current TV programme (page 20) VIERA Link Control Controls the connected Panasonic equipment “Easy control only with VIERA remote control” (page 21) “Speaker control” (page 22) You can also access VIERA Link Menu directly using the VIERA Link button on the remote control.
How to use Menu Functions (continued) Setup menu Sound menu Menu Item Adjustment / Configurations Balance Adjusts volume level of right and left speakers Headphone volume Adjusts the volume level of the headphones Surround Gives a greater spatial effect by using dynamic enhancer (Off / On) Switching is also possible by SURROUND button on the remote control. HDMI1 input Chooses according to the signal when HDMI is connected (Auto / Digital / Analogue) HDMI2 terminal is for digital signal only.
Editing and Setting Channels The current channel settings can be changed according to your needs and reception conditions. To freely change settings after Auto setup 1 Select the programme number and search through the channel Programme number 2 Store 3 Repeat 1 - 2 select programme search 1 CH 2 Manual tuning The programme number blinks Channel If a VCR is connected with only the RF cable, select programme number “0”.
Displaying PC Screen on TV The screen of the PC connected to the TV can be displayed on the TV. You can also listen to PC sound with the audio cable connected.
External Equipment VIERA Link “HDAVI Control” Enjoy additional HDMI Inter-Operability with Panasonic products which have “HDAVI Control” function. HDMI connections to some Panasonic equipment (Panasonic DVD Recorder DIGA) allow you to enjoy easy playback. Connections for VIERA Link Use fully wired HDMI compliant cable. Easy control only with VIERA remote control. Read the manuals of the equipment too.
External Equipment (continued) Using VIERA Link menu This function is available with DIGA Recorder which has HDD and “HDAVI Control” function when watching TV programme or input from DIGA Recorder. If you cannot operate, check the “VIERA Link” setting in “Setup menu” (page 19) and the equipment. 1 Display “VIERA Link menu” pause 2 Select “Pause Live TV” and press OK to pause Pause Live TV programme Pause Live TV Live TV programme is recorded on HDD from the point it was paused.
External Equipment (continued) You can control some functions of the connected Panasonic equipment with this TV remote control (point the remote control at the TV’s signal receiver). This function is available with equipment which has “HDAVI Control” function. If you cannot operate, check the “VIERA Link” setting in “Setup menu” (page 19) and the equipment.
External Equipment (continued) You can control the theatre speaker with this TV remote control (point the remote control at the TV’s signal receiver). This function is available with Amplifier or Player theatre which has “HDAVI Control” function. If you cannot operate, check the “VIERA Link” setting in “Setup menu” (page 19) and the equipment.
External Equipment (continued) These diagrams show our recommendations for how to connect the TV unit to your various equipment.
External Equipment (continued) Types of connectable equipment to each connector Connector Recording/ Playback (equipment) AV1 IN AV2 IN AV3 IN MONITOR OUT HDMI1 AUDIO IN 1 2 To record / playback (VCR / DVD recorder) To watch DVDs To watch camcorder images (Video camera) To watch satellite broadcasts (Set top box) To play games VIERA Link Connect the S-VIDEO or VIDEO terminal when using AV3 IN terminals. Connect the COMPONENT or VIDEO terminal when using AV2 IN terminals.
Aspect Ratio The optimum size and aspect can be chosen, and you can enjoy finer images. TV/AV1 AV2/AV3 Signal name 16:9 JUST Aspect modes 4:3 ZOOM1 ZOOM2 ZOOM3 - - PAL I PAL 525/60 M.NTSC NTSC COMPONENT/HDMI 525(480)/60i 525(480)/60p 625(576)/50i 625(576)/50p 750(720)/50p 750(720)/60p 1125(1080)/50i 1125(1080)/60i PC input - - Note The ratio varies depending on the programme, etc. If the ratio is greater than the standard “16:9” black bands may appear at the top and bottom of the screen.
HDMI Connection HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) allows you to enjoy high-definition digital images and high quality sound by connecting the TV and the equipment. HDMI-compatible equipment (*1) with a HDMI or DVI output terminal, such as a set top box or a DVD player, can be connected to the HDMI terminal using a HDMI compliant (fully wired) cable. About connections see “External Equipment” on page 23.
Control with VIERA Link HDMI connections to some Panasonic equipment allow you to enjoy the easy playback. Setup the equipment to enable this function. Read the manual of the equipment. Switch the TV until 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.
Stereo / Bilingual Sound Selection When you receive stereo / bilingual sound system, sound output modes can be selected by pressing the Stereo / Bilingual Sound Selection button. Audio Signal Mode Indicator STEREO I II Note If the stereo signal is poor or the receiving conditions are not optimum or if STEREO : MONO automatic switching occurs, it is recommended you switch from STEREO to MONO. Even when the contents of the receiving signal undergo changes, selection mode is kept intact.
FAQs Before requesting service or assistance, please follow these simple guides to resolve the problem. If problem still persists, please contact your local Panasonic dealer or Panasonic Customer Care Centre for assistance. White spots or shadow images (noise) “Shop” appears on screen at switch on “Shop” was selected in “Initial Setup”. Select “Home” in “Viewing Environment”. (page 7) Check the position, direction, and connection of the aerial.
Troubleshooting Symptoms Picture Snowy Picture Noisy Sound Aerial location, direction or connection Multiple Image Normal Sound Aerial location, direction or connections Interference Noisy Sound Electrical appliances Cars, motorcycles Fluorescent lights Normal Picture No Sound Volume level Sound mute switched on. No Picture No Sound Is the unit in “AV mode”?, Is the mains lead plugged into the socket outlet?, Is the TV unit turned On? Check Picture menu and volume.
Specifications LCD Panel Power consumption Power Source Average use Standby condition Aspect Ratio Visible screen size (No. of pixels) Sound Speaker Audio Output Headphones PC signals Receiving Systems / Band name Receiving Channels (Regular TV) Connection Terminal 102 W 1.0 W 16:9 66.1 cm (diagonal) 576 mm (W) x 324 mm (H) 1,049,088 (1,366 (W) x 768 (H)) Full range x 2 pcs, 8 Ω 20 W (10 W + 10 W), 10% THD M3 (3.
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