Operating Instructions N 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 C 0 Wide LCD TV Model No. TX-22LX2 The illustration shown is an image. Please read these instructions before operating your set and retain them for future reference.
Welcome Dear Panasonic Customer, We hope that you have many years of enjoyment from your new TV. The Quick Start Guide section at the beginning of this instruction book will allow you to use the TV as quickly as possible. We recommend that you then read the complete instruction book, and keep it to refer to as you explore the range of advanced features that this LCD TV offers. Contents Accessories ............................................................... 2 Warnings and Precautions ...................
Warnings and Precautions • This TV set is designed to operate on AC 220-240 V, 50 / 60 Hz. • 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. • WARNING : HIGH VOLTAGE!!! Do not remove the rear cover as live parts are accessible when it is removed.
Fitting remote control batteries 1 2 3 + - + - “R6 (UM3)” size Pull and hold the hook, then open the battery cover. Insert batteries - note correct polarity ( + and -). Replace the cover. • Make sure that the batteries are fitted the correct way round. • Do not mix old batteries with new batteries. Remove old, exhausted batteries immediately. • Do not mix different battery types, i.e. Alkaline and Manganese or use rechargeable (Ni - Cad) batteries.
Quick Start Guide Connection and setting up options Note: Please ensure that the unit is disconnected from the mains before attaching or disconnecting any leads. RF cable (Not supplied) Satellite Receiver AV1 AV2 AV3 S V V L Scart cables (Not supplied) R RGB VIDEO VIDEO S-VIDEO RF cable (Not supplied) VCR / DVD Recorder Scart Connections • The VCR / DVD Recorder can be connected to the TV using a Scart cable, if you are using a Scart equipped VCR / DVD Recorder.
Quick Start Guide 1 Connect the mains plug to the wall socket. STR Press the set on. F TV/AV OK switch on the TV set to turn the To switch the TV set to Standby mode, press button on the remote control. the The TV set can be switched on by pressing button again if it was in Standby mode. the N 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 C 0 TV Power Indicator Remote control signal sensor Standby : Red On : No Light 2 Programmes will appear immediately if your dealer has programmed the TV for you.
Quick Start Guide 4 Owner ID As an added feature, this TV has the option of adding a security code (Owner ID) and personal details into its memory, so that in the unfortunate event of theft it will help the Police to trace the owner. Using the numeric buttons to enter required 4 digit Owner ID PIN NUMBER. If a 4 digit PIN NUMBER was entered, you will be taken automatically to the NAME line. OK 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 N VCR 0 If not, using the left or right cursor buttons move to the NAME line.
Basic controls: top panel and remote control F (Function select) Displays the On Screen Display functions, use repeatedly to select from the available functions - Volume, Backlight, Contrast, Brightness, Colour, Sharpness, Tint (in NTSC mode), Bass, Treble, Balance and Tuning mode. 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.
Using the On Screen Displays Many features available on this TV can be accessed via the On Screen Display menu system. Use the remote control as shown below to access and adjust features as desired. The MENU button is used to open the main menus and also to return to the previous menu. MENU OK The up and down cursor buttons are used to move the cursor and select menus. N The left and right cursor buttons are used to access menus, adjust levels or to select from a range of options.
Picture menu Press the MENU button. MENU OK Move to choose Picture menu. Access Picture menu. N Move to choose menu option. Adjust chosen option or access chosen menu. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 C 0 EXIT Press the EXIT button at any time to go back to watching TV. TV Viewing mode The Viewing mode menu allows you to select three different screen settings - Dynamic, Normal and Cinema.
Sound menu MENU Press the MENU button. OK Move to choose Sound menu. Access Sound menu. N Move to choose menu option. Adjust chosen option or access chosen menu. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 C 0 EXIT Press the EXIT button at any time to go back to watching TV. TV Bass Increase or decrease level to enhance or minimise lower, deeper sound output. Treble Increase or decrease level to enhance or minimise sharper, higher sound output.
Setup menu MENU Press the MENU button. OK Move to choose Setup menu. Access Setup menu. N Move to choose menu option. Adjust chosen option or access chosen menu. Press the EXIT button at any time to go back to watching TV. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 C 0 EXIT TV Q-Link AV1 / AV2 out Teletext Allows you to select which AV terminal is to be used for data communication between this TV and a compatible recording device. Choose from AV1 and AV2. See page 20.
Tuning menu – overview MENU Press the MENU button. Move to choose Setup menu. OK Access Setup menu. N Move to choose Tuning menu. Access Tuning menu. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 C 0 Move to choose menu option. Adjust chosen option or access chosen menu. Press the EXIT button at any time to go back to watching TV. EXIT Press the OK button after having adjusted some features to store the new settings as the default (replacing the factory setting).
Tuning menu – Programme edit MENU Press the MENU button. Move to choose Setup menu. OK Access Setup menu. N Move to choose Tuning menu. Access Tuning menu. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 C 0 Move to choose Programme edit. Access Programme edit. Move to choose programme position (e.g., Prog. 3). TV Make required change, e.g., moving a programme channel (see the relevant procedure below). EXIT Press the EXIT button at any time to go back to watching TV.
Tuning menu – Programme edit Renaming a programme channel Move to the Name column. Programme edit Prog. 1 2 3 4 5 Choose the new character. The box at the bottom of the screen shows the character currently selected. : : : : : Chan. CH44 CH51 CH41 CH47 CH37 Name Lock XYZ FTP 123 456 Off Off Off Off Off ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRST UVWXYZ+-. 0123456789 Move to the next character position. Continue until renaming is done. Press the OK button to store the new name.
Tuning menu – Auto setup Auto setup 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. N Move to choose Tuning menu. Access Tuning menu. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 C 0 Move to choose Auto setup. Access Auto setup. Press to start Auto setup.
Tuning menu – Manual tuning It is possible to retune individual programme positions: MENU Press the MENU button. OK Move to choose Setup menu. Access Setup menu. N Move to choose Tuning menu. Access Tuning menu. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 C 0 Move to choose Manual tuning. Access Manual tuning. TV Select the programme position to be tuned. Press repeatedly until required station is found. 1 CH44 When the desired station is found, press the OK button to store. The programme position will flash.
Shipping condition Shipping condition allows you to reset the TV to its original condition, i.e., no channels tuned in. This is useful, for example, if you move to a different area when you will probably want the TV to tune itself to your new local stations. This can be done either through the Shipping condition menu or through the Auto setup menu. The Shipping condition menu will reset all data, clearing all analogue tuning information and resetting all control levels back to factory settings.
Owner ID Owner ID allows you to enter a security code(Owner ID) and personal details into its memory, so that in the unfortunate event of theft it will help the Police to trace the owner. If you wish to check the personal details already entered into the TV (except your PIN number), press the F button(top panel) and hold for 6 seconds(initially the volume level function will appear, as you continue to hold down the F button it will disappear again, and the Owner ID information will appear).
Q-Link Q-Link allows the television to communicate with a compatible VCR or DVD Recorder. For Q-Link communication to work, the TV must be connected to a recording device with the “Q-Link”, “NEXTVIEWLINK”, “DATA LOGIC”, “Easy Link”, “Megalogic” or “SMARTLINK” logo using a “fully wired” Scart cable between the AV1 / AV2 terminal of the television and the appropriate terminal on your VCR or DVD Recorder.
Aspect Controls The Widescreen TV will allow you to enjoy viewing the picture at its optimum size and aspect, including widescreen cinema format pictures. Press the ASPECT button repeatedly to move through the seven aspect options: ASPECT OK Panasonic Auto, 16:9, 14:9, 4:3, Zoom1, Zoom2 and Zoom3 OR 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 seven aspect options.
Aspect Controls 16 : 9 16 : 9 16:9 will display a true 16:9 (anamorphic) picture with no aspect distortions. 16 : 9 14 : 9 14 : 9 14:9 will display a 14:9 picture at its standard 14:9 size without any stretching. 14 : 9 4:3 4:3 4:3 will display a 4:3 picture at its standard 4:3 size with no aspect distortions. 4:3 Zoom1 Zoom1 Zoom1 will display 16:9 letterbox or 4:3 pictures with no aspect distortions.
VCR / DVD operation The Remote Control is capable of operating some functions of selected Panasonic VCRs and DVD (Digital Versatile Disc) equipment. Some VCR and DVD equipment have different functions, so to ensure compatibility please refer to the equipment’s instruction book or consult your dealer for details. Standby Press to switch the VCR, DVD or DVD recorder to Standby mode. Press again to switch back on. ASPECT TV/AV OK VCR MENU TV/TEXT F.P. DVD EXIT Play Press to playback the tape or DVD.
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 VCR 0 MENU Yellow OK F.P. 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. Press F.P.
Teletext operation MENU Blue 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.
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.
Audio / video connections AV1 AV2 AV3 S V V L R RGB VIDEO VIDEO S-VIDEO How to connect the AV1 / 2 Scart terminals AV1 AV2 AV3 S V V L AV1: VCR Q-Link COMPATIBLE VCR SET TOP BOX DVD PLAYER DVD RECORDER Q-Link COMPATIBLE DVD RECORDER CAMCORDER GAME CONSOLE / COMPUTER(RGB) R AV1/2 RGB VIDEO VIDEO S-VIDEO AV2: VCR / S-VIDEO VCR Q-Link COMPATIBLE VCR DVD PLAYER DVD RECORDER Q-Link COMPATIBLE DVD RECORDER CAMCORDER S-VIDEO CAMCORDER How to connect the AV3 Input terminals Connect the S-VIDEO or
Troubleshooting 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).
Maintenance To clean this set, wipe with a soft, dry cloth. If the surfaces are extremely dirty, use a soft cloth dipped in soap-and-water solution or a weak detergent solution. • Use eyeglass cleaner to remove stubborn dirt from the LCD. • Never use alcohol, paint thinner or benzine to clean this set. • Before using chemically treated cloth, read the instructions that came with the cloth carefully. • Do not wipe the LCD with water. Neutral detergent Wipe the cabinet with a soft cloth.
Specifications TX-22LX2 Power Source AC 220 - 240 V, 50 / 60 Hz Power Consumption Average use : 90 W Standby condition : 1.3 W Wide XGA (1,280 × 720 pixels) LCD 16 : 9 aspect ratio LCD panel 487.7 mm (W) × 274.3 mm (H) Screen Size Sound Speaker 12 cm × 4 cm, 2 pcs, 16 Ω Audio Output 6 W (3 W + 3 W ), 10% THD Headphones M3 (3.5 mm) Jack × 1 Receiving Systems / PAL I UHF E21-68. PAL 525/60 Playback of NTSC tape from some PAL Video recorders (VCR). Band name M.NTSC Playback from M.
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