Operating Instructions LCD Television Model No. TX-19LED8F TX-19LED8FS 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. Please refer to Pan European Guarantee Card if you need to contact your local Panasonic dealer for assistance.
Turn your own living room into a movie theatre! Experience an amazing level of multi- Notice for DVB functions • •• • 2 Any functions related to DVB (Digital Video Broadcasting) will work in areas where DVB-T (MPEG2) digital terrestrial broadcasting are received. Consult your local Panasonic 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.
media excitement Contents Be Sure to Read • •• Safety Precautions ······································ 4 (Warning / Caution) Notes ··························································· 5 Maintenance················································ 5 Enjoy rich multi-media Camcorder Quick Start Guide Accessories / Options ········· 6 Identifying Controls ·············· 7 Basic Connection ·················· 8 Auto Setup······························ 10 •• •• Quick Start Guide SD memory Card Pe
Safety Precautions Warning Handling the mains plug and lead •• •• • Insert the mains plug fully into the socket outlet. (If the mains plug is loose, it could generate heat and cause fire.) Ensure that the mains plug is easily accessible. Do not touch the mains plug with a wet hand. (This may cause electrical shock.) Do not damage the mains lead. (A damaged lead may cause fire or electrical shock.) Do not move the TV with the lead plugged in the socket outlet.
Notes ŶAuto power standby function Caution ŶWhen cleaning the TV, remove the mains plug • long period of time, remove the mains plug This TV will still consume some power even in the Off mode, as long as the mains plug is still connected to a live socket outlet. ŶAllow sufficient space around the TV for radiated heat Minimum distance equipment • • Electronic equipment In particular, do not place video equipment near the TV (electromagnetic interference may distort images / sound).
Accessories / Options Standard accessories Check that you have the accessories and items shown Batteries for the Remote Control (2) Remote Control • OK N2QAYB000222 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 • 0 Clamper R6 (UM3) TV Operating Instructions • Pan European Guarantee Card This product contains possibly dangerous parts (such as plastic bags), that can be breathed in or swallowed by young children accidentally. Keep these parts out of reach of young children.
Identifying Controls Function select TV / Contrast / Brightness / Colour / Sharpness / •Volume Tint (NTSC mode) / Bass / Treble / Balance / Auto Setup (p. 28) Mains power On / Off switch • Switch On to turn on the TV or turn the TV to standby mode by the remote control Headphones jack (p. 42) Changes the input mode SD Card slot (p. 35) C.A.T.S. (Contrast Automatic Tracking System) sensor •Recording LED • Senses brightness to adjust picture quality in “Eco” mode in Picture Menu (p.
Basic Connection External equipment and cables shown are not supplied with this TV. Please ensure that the unit is disconnected from the mains socket before attaching or disconnecting any leads.
Example 3 Connecting DVD Recorder / VCR and Set top box TV, DVD Recorder / VCR and Set top box Rear of the TV Aerial Mains lead • HDMI 1 Quick Start Guide AC 220-240 V 50 / 60 Hz HDMI 2 Basic Connection PC VIDEO Y RF cable L L PB L R R PR R AUDIO AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN COMPONENT AV2 AV1 RGB VIDEO S VIDEO SCART cable (fully wired) RF OUT Fully wired HDMI compliant cable DVD Recorder or VCR RF IN RF cable SCART cable (fully wired) RF OUT RF cable RF IN RF cable Set top box RF IN
Auto Setup Search and store TV programmes automatically. These steps are not necessary if the setup has been completed by your local dealer.
Many features available on this TV can be accessed via the On Screen Display menu.
Watching TV INPUT GUIDE EXIT 1 Turn power on 2 Select DVB (Digital Video Broadcasting) or Analogue mode (Press for about 1 second) • • Mains power On / Off switch should be On. (p. 7) Also possible to select the mode using the TV button on the top panel of the TV. (p.
Ŷ Other useful functions Display Information banner • Also appears when changing a programme Event Programme Programme type (if it is Radio or Data service) 1 ZDF Radio Current time Example: Coronation Street 20 : 00 ~ 20 : 55 Category Profile 1 Change category For info press 20:35 Now 45 Encrypted DVB: Event Start / Finish time Analogue: Programme status Features available / Message meanings Display Information banner Teletext service available Bad signal Poor TV signal quality Multiple im
Watching TV Ŷ Other useful functions Change the aspect ratio ASPECT Aspect selection Auto 16:9 14:9 Just 4:3 4:3 Full Zoom1 Zoom2 Zoom3 Enjoy viewing the picture at its optimum size and aspect.
Using Programme Guide Using Programme Guide enables you to select programme easily, view event informations, etc. Programme GuideʊElectronic Programme Guide (EPG) provides an on-screen listing of the programmes currently broadcast and the future broadcasts over the next seven days (depending on the broadcasters). •• This function varies depending on the country you select (p. 10). Analogue programmes will be listed after DVB programmes. “D” means DVB programme and “A” means Analogue programme.
Viewing Teletext You can enjoy teletext broadcasting, including news, weather forecasts and subtitles, if this service is provided by the broadcasters. What is FLOF (FASTEXT) mode? In FLOF mode, four differently coloured subjects are situated at the bottom of the screen. To access more information about one of these subjects, press the appropriately coloured button. This facility enables fast access to information on the subjects shown.
Stop automatic updating HOLD (If you wish to hold the current page without updating) HOLD Ŷ To resume HOLD Return to the main index page INDEX Call up a favourite page INDEX View a favourite page stored •• STTL Call up the page stored in “blue”. Factory setting is “P103”. Watch TV and Teletext in two windows at once View in multi window • MENU (Press twice) • Select Picture and text On or Off Operations can be made only in Teletext screen.
Watching Videos and DVDs Connect the external equipment (VCRs, DVD equipment, etc.) and you can watch the input. To connect the equipment p. 8 and p. 9 The Remote Control is capable of operating some functions of selected Panasonic external equipment. • 1 Turn the TV on Ŷ When connecting with SCART as example 2 or 3 (p. 8 and p. 9) • • Ŷ • Receives input signals automatically when playback starts Input signals are automatically identified by the SCART (pin 8) terminal.
Panasonic equipment connected to the TV can be directly operated with the remote control.
How to Use Menu Functions Various menus allow you to make settings for the picture, sound, and other functions.
Ŷ Overview Main Menu VIERA Link Picture VIERA Link Menu Pause Live TV Direct TV Rec VIERA Link Control Speaker Selection Access Start Recorder Home Cinema Sound Setup The menu of the accessed equipment (p. 39 - 41) Picture Menu 1/2 Dynamic Warm Off Off How to Use Menu Functions (picture, sound quality, etc.) Picture Menu 3D-COMB Reset to Default • Viewing Mode Contrast Brightness Colour Sharpness Tint Colour Balance Colour Management P-NR 2/2 Off Set (p.
How to Use Menu Functions Ŷ Menu list Menu Item Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives) VIERA Link Pause Live TV Direct TV Rec VIERA Link Control Speaker Selection Controls the connected equipment with VIERA Link function, and enables various convenient recording, playback, etc. (p. 39 - 41) You can also access VIERA Link Menu directly using the VIERA Link button on the remote control.
ŶMenu list Menu Item AV Colour System Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives) Selects optional colour system based on video signals in AV mode (Auto / PAL / SECAM / M.NTSC / NTSC) Creates list of favourite programmes (p. 27) DVB Profile Edit Skips the unwanted DVB programmes (p. 27) DVB Service List Analogue Service List Skips the unwanted Analogue programmes or edits Analogue programmes (p. 27) Sets to use VIERA Link functions (Off / On) (p.
DVB Settings (DVB mode) DVB Settings provide access to various advanced features.
The Common Interface Module menu provides access to software contained on Common Interface (CI) Modules. This function may not be available in some countries or regions. Although CI module may enable you to view some services, this TV does not guarantee all services (e.g. pay-TV). Please use only the approved CI module by the broadcaster. Consult your local Panasonic dealer or broadcasters for more information and conditions of the services. CI slot Remove the cover before using CI slot.
Editing Programmes You can make your favourite programme lists and skip unwanted programmes, etc. 1 Select DVB or Analogue •• INPUT GUIDE EXIT “DVB Profile Edit” and “DVB Service List” are available in DVB mode only. “Analogue Service List” is available in Analogue mode only.
Create your favourite programme list (Profile) from various broadcasters (up to 4: Profile 1 to 4). The list is added to “Category” in Programme Guide (p. 15) and information banner (p. 13) and then easily accessed.
Tuning Programmes You can retune all the TV programmes when moving house or search for new services which may have recently started broadcasting. INPUT EXIT 1 Select DVB or Analogue 2 Display the menu 3 Select “Setup” • • “DVB Manual Tuning”, “Add New DVB Services”, “New Service Message” and “DVB Signal Condition” are available in DVB mode only. “Analogue Manual Tuning” is available in Analogue mode only.
Automatically retune all DVB or Analogue programmes received in the area. Only DVB programmes are retuned in DVB mode. Only Analogue programmes are retuned in Analogue mode. If a Child Lock PIN number (p. 30) has been set, it must be entered.
Control Programme Audience You can lock specific programmes / AV input terminals and control who watches them. (When the locked programme / input is selected, a message appears; by entering the PIN number, you can watch it.
Restore Settings Resets the TV to its original condition, i.e. no programmes tuned in. All settings (programmes, picture, sound quality, etc.) are reset.
Input Labels For easier identification and selection of the input mode, you can label each input terminals or skip terminal that is not connected to any equipment. To select the input mode p.
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. To connect PC p. 42 • INPUT GUIDE 2 Select “PC” EXIT OK MENU RETURN ASPECT 1 Select the external input OPTION DIRECT TV REC 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 select •• Corresponding signals p. 47 If “H-freq.” or “V-freq.” is shown in red, the signals may not be supported.
Viewing from SD Card Still images recorded by digital cameras will be displayed. 1 Insert the SD Card 2 Enter SD mode (Photo View Mode) 3 Select the photo to be viewed • Warning message for output signal is displayed. • All photos in SD Card are displayed by thumbnail. INPUT GUIDE EXIT OK MENU Selected photo Error display (images that could not be loaded, etc.
(Photos) •Ŷ For details on SD Cards p. 46 Ŷ To remove To insert SD Card Push until a click is heard Label surface Press the centre of the card Slide show Ŷ Start Slide show (operate in step or ) Select the photo for the first view Start Slide show •Ŷ Note green Slide show is done within the same group if started from the view of the group.
Link Functions ( ) Q-Link VIERA Link Q-Link connects the TV and DVD Recorder / VCR, and enables easy recording, playback, etc. (p. 37) VIERA Link (HDAVI ControlTM) connects the TV and the equipment with VIERA Link function, and enables easy control, convenient recording, playback, etc. (p. 38 - 41) You can use Q-Link and VIERA Link functions together.
Q-Link Ŷ Preparations • •• •• Connect the DVD Recorder / VCR with the following logos: “Q-Link”, “NEXTVIEWLINK”, “DATA LOGIC”, “Easy Link”, “Megalogic” or “SMARTLINK” Q-Link connection p. 36 Set up the DVD Recorder / VCR. Read the manual of the equipment. Q-Link terminal setup in Setup Menu “AV1 out” (p. 23) Download preset - programme, language, country / region setting (Preset download) “Download” (p. 23) or “Auto Setup” (p. 29) or “Auto Setup” - when first using the TV (p.
Link Functions ( ) Q-Link VIERA Link VIERA Link “ ControlTM” Enjoy additional HDMI Inter-Operability with Panasonic products which have “HDAVI Control” function. This TV supports “HDAVI Control 3” function. Connections to the equipment (DIGA Recorder, HD Video Camera, Player theatre, Amplifier, etc.) with HDMI and SCART cables allow you to interface them automatically. These features are limited to models incorporating “HDAVI Control” and “VIERA Link”.
Ŷ Features available (Using VIERA Link Menu) You can pause the live TV programme and resume later. • •• This function is available with DIGA Recorder which has HDD and “HDAVI Control 3” function. Connect DIGA Recorder with both HDMI and SCART cables to use this function. If you cannot operate, check the settings and the equipment “Preparations” (p.
Link Functions ( ) Q-Link VIERA Link Ŷ Features available (Using VIERA Link Menu) You can control some functions of the connected equipment with this TV remote control (point the remote control at the TV’s signal receiver). • • This function is available with the equipment which has “HDAVI Control 2” or “HDAVI Control 3” function. If you cannot operate, check the settings and the equipment “Preparations” (p.
Ŷ Features available (Using VIERA Link Menu) 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 the Amplifier or Player theatre which has “HDAVI Control” function. If you cannot operate, check the settings and the equipment “Preparations” (p.
External Equipment These diagrams show our recommendations for how to connect the TV to your various equipment. For other connections, consult the instructions for each piece of equipment, the table below, and the specifications (p. 51). HDMI equipment “HDMI connection” (p.
PC RF cable Computer Conversion adapter (if necessary) (Listening) (Viewing) or To record / playback HDMI 1 HDMI 2 DVD Recorder / VCR L L PB L R R PR R AUDIO AUDIO IN COMPONENT AV2 SCART cable AV1 RGB VIDEO S VIDEO External Equipment VIDEO Y AUDIO OUT • SCART cable PC Camcorder / Game equipment (Viewing) (Listening) Set top box COMPONENT Advanced To watch satellite broadcasts AUDIO OUT Y L L PB R PR R 1 2 43
Technical Information Auto Aspect The optimum size and aspect can be chosen, and you can enjoy finer images. (p. 14) Ŷ Auto Auto aspect determines the best aspect ratio to use to fill your screen. It does this using a four step process to determine if the picture being viewed is a widescreen picture. If Auto aspect detects a widescreen signal it switches into the appropriate 16:9 or 14:9 widescreen mode.
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 an HDMI or DVI output terminal, such as a DVD player, a set top box or a game equipment, can be connected to the HDMI terminal using an HDMI compliant (fully wired) cable. About connections, see “External Equipment” (p. 42).
Technical Information Data format for Card browsing Photo : Still images recorded with digital still cameras compatible with JPEG files of DCF and EXIF standards Data format : Baseline JPEG (Sub-sampling 4:4:4, 4:2:2 or 4:2:0) Max.
PC connection A PC may be connected to this TV so that the PC screen is displayed and sound is heard from the TV. PC signals that can be inputted: Horizontal scanning frequency 31 to 69 kHz; vertical scanning frequency 59 to 86 Hz (more than 1,024 signal lines could result in incorrect display of the image). A PC adapter is not necessary for the DOS/V-compliant D-sub 15-pin connector. • • •• •• Note Some PC models cannot be connected to this TV.
FAQs 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 for assistance. To customer using indoor aerial White spots or shadow images (noise) • In order to enjoy a good quality DVB image, it is important to receive a good quality DVB signal. For this purpose check “DVB Signal Condition” in Tuning Menu (p. 29). A level of at least 5 is required in order to provide a good picture.
Problem Chaotic image, noisy Screen No image can be displayed Blurry or distorted image (no sound or low volume) Unusual image is displayed Sound No sound is produced Sound level is low or sound is distorted • Actions •• • • • • •• •• Set “P-NR” in the Picture Menu (to remove noise). (p. 22) Check nearby electrical products (car, motorcycle, fluorescent lamp). Is “Colour” or “Contrast” in the Picture Menu set to the minimum? (p. 22) Check Colour System. (p. 29) Reset programme. (p.
Licence •• •• •• •• DVB is a trademark of the DVB Digital Video Broadcasting Project (1991 to 1996). VGA is a trademark of International Business Machines Corporation. Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple Inc., USA. S-VGA is a registered trademark of the Video Electronics Standard Association. Even if no special notation has been made of company or product trademarks, these trademarks have been fully respected. SDHC Logo is a trademark.
Specifications Power Source AC 220-240 V, 50 / 60 Hz Power Consumption Average use 57 W Standby condition 0.5 W (Without monitor out recording) 19 W (With monitor out recording) Display panel Aspect Ratio Sound 16:10 48 cm (diagonal) Visible screen size 408 mm (W) × 255 mm (H) Number of pixels 1,764,000 (1,680 (W) × 1,050 (H)) Speaker 80 mm × 30 mm × 2 pcs, 8 : Audio Output 6 W (3 W + 3 W), 10% THD Headphones M3 (3.
Information for Users on Collection and Disposal of Old Equipment and used Batteries These symbols on the products, packaging, and/or accompanying documents mean that used electrical and electronic products and batteries should not be mixed with general household waste. For proper treatment, recovery and recycling of old products and used batteries, please take them to applicable collection points, in accordance with your national legislation and the Directives 2002/96/EC and 2006/66/EC.
