Operating Instructions LCD Television Model No. TX-26LX70F TX-32LX70F INPUT ASPECT EXIT OK MENU RETURN OPTION DIRECT TV REC 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 VCR TEXT F.P. INDEX HOLD REC VCR DVD PROGRAMME TV English 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.
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media excitement Contents Be Sure to Read • •• Safety Precautions ······································ 4 (Warning / Caution) Notes ··························································· 5 Maintenance················································ 5 Enjoy rich multi-media Personal computer Set top box Enjoy your TV! Basic Features VCR DVD player •• • Watching TV ·············································· 12 Watching Videos and DVDs ······················ 14 Viewing Teletext ···········
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 Auto power standby function Caution When cleaning the TV, remove the mains plug If no signal is received and no operation is performed in TV mode for 30 minutes, the TV will automatically go to standby mode. (Cleaning an energized TV may cause electrical shock.) Keep the TV away from these equipment When TV will not be used for a long time, remove the mains plug Electronic equipment In particular, do not place video equipment near the TV (electromagnetic interference may distort images / sound).
Accessories / Options Standard accessories Remote Control Transmitter • EUR7651120 OK 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 Check that you have the accessories and items shown Batteries for the Remote Clamper Bottom Sheet Use when removing the Control Transmitter (2) • TV Stand (see below) R6 (UM3) TV Operating Instructions Pan European Guarantee Card Installing remote’s batteries 1 Using the clamper Pull open Hook 2 Close + - + Rear of the TV Clamper that bundle mains lead Clamper (Standard ac
Identifying Controls Mains power On / Off switch F TV Function select / Contrast / Brightness / •Volume Colour / Sharpness / AV Changes the input 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. Tint (NTSC mode) / Bass / Treble / Balance / Auto Setup (p. 22) Remote control signal receiver Quick Start Guide C.A.T.S.
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 AC 220-240 V 50 / 60 Hz Aerial PC R RF cable L AUDIO OUT Quick Start Guide Mains lead Y • RF cable PR L A U D I O Basic Connection PB V I D E O C O M P O N E N T R SCART cable (fully wired) SCART cable (fully wired) SCART cable (fully wired) DVD Recorder or VCR Set top box RF IN RF IN RF OUT RF cable RF IN RF OUT RF cable 9
Auto Setup Search and store TV channels 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 1 Turn power on (Press for about 1 second) Mains power On / Off switch should be On. INPUT ASPECT EXIT 1 BBS CH05 OK MENU SC1 Corontation Street PAL Information banner RETURN OPTION DIRECT TV REC 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 2 9 0 • INDEX HOLD REC PROGRAMME TV 12 or 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 VCR Volume F.P. up down VCR TEXT Select a channel VCR DVD To select the two-digit programme number, e.g.
Ŷ Other useful functions (Operate after Hold ) HOLD Freeze / unfreeze picture OPTION Check or change the current programme status instantly • Display the current programme status change select To change Teletext Language Selects teletext language MPX Sound Menu (p. 20) Volume Correction Adjusts volume of individual channel or input mode • Note Also possible to change the settings in Menu list (p. 20 and p. 21).
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. INPUT ASPECT 1 Turn the TV on 2 Display the Input select menu 3 Select the input mode connected to the equipment Ŷ When connecting with SCART as example 2 or 3 (p. 8 and p.
Panasonic equipment connected to the TV can be directly operated with the remote control.
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.
If you wish to hold the current page without updating HOLD Stop or resume automatic updating HOLD Ŷ To resume HOLD Return to the main index page INDEX INDEX Call up a favourite pages F.P. • TOP (FLOF) / List mode •• 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.
How to Use Menu Functions Various menus allow you to make settings for the picture, sound, and other functions. 1 Display the menu 2 Select the menu MENU • Displays the functions that can be set (varies according to the input signal) INPUT ASPECT EXIT OK MENU RETURN access Main Menu VIERA Link Picture select Sound OPTION DIRECT TV REC 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Setup (example: Picture Menu) 3 0 VCR TEXT F.P.
Ŷ Overview Main Menu VIERA Link Picture VIERA Link Menu VIERA Link Control Speaker Selection The menu of the accessed equipment Recorder Home Cinema (p. 31) Sound Setup Picture Menu 1/2 Dynamic Normal On Auto How to Use Menu Functions (picture, sound quality, etc.) Picture Menu MPEG NR 3D-COMB Reset to Default • Viewing Mode Contrast Brightness Colour Sharpness Tint Colour Balance Colour Management P-NR 2/2 Off On Set (p.
How to Use Menu Functions Ŷ Menu list Item Menu Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives) VIERA Link Speaker Selection Controls the connected Panasonic equipment “Easy control only with VIERA remote control” (p. 31) “Speaker control” (p. 31) You can also access VIERA Link Menu directly using the VIERA Link button on the remote control.
Ŷ Menu list Item Menu AV Colour System Selects optional colour system based on video signals in AV mode (Auto / PAL / SECAM / M.NTSC / NTSC) Q-Link Settings Q-Link Selects which AV terminal is to be used for data communication between this TV and a compatible recording equipment (AV1 / AV2) (p.
Editing and Setting Channels The current channel settings can be changed according to your needs and reception conditions. INPUT ASPECT EXIT 1 Display the menu 2 Select “Setup” MENU OK MENU RETURN OPTION DIRECT TV REC access Main Menu VIERA Link Picture 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Setup 3 0 VCR TEXT F.P.
• Edit the programme position settings Select the channel to edit To change channel number “Manual Tuning” Programme Edit Prog. Chan. Name Sound Sys. Colour Sys.
Control Channel Audience You can lock specific channels and control who watches them. (When a channel is selected, a message appears; by entering the PIN number, you can watch the channel.) INPUT ASPECT EXIT 1 Display the menu 2 Select “Setup” MENU OK MENU RETURN OPTION DIRECT TV REC access Main Menu VIERA Link Picture 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Setup 3 0 VCR TEXT F.P.
Restore Settings Resets the TV to its original condition, i.e. no channels tuned in. All settings (channels, picture, sound quality, etc.) are reset. 1 Display the menu 2 Select “Setup” MENU INPUT ASPECT EXIT OK MENU RETURN OPTION DIRECT TV REC access Main Menu VIERA Link Picture 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Setup 3 0 VCR TEXT F.P.
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. 14) 1 Display the menu 2 Select “Setup” MENU INPUT ASPECT EXIT OK MENU RETURN access Main Menu VIERA Link Picture select Sound OPTION DIRECT TV REC 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 VCR TEXT F.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. 32) INPUT ASPECT 1 Select the external input 2 Select “PC” EXIT OK MENU RETURN OPTION DIRECT TV REC 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 select •• 0 Corresponding signals (p. 36) If “H-freq.” or “V-freq.” is shown in red, the signals may not be supported.
Q-Link Functions Q-Link connects the TV and VCR / DVD recorder, enables easy recording and playback. Ŷ Condition • •• Ŷ Download channel settings • Features available Ŷ• Use the VCR / DVD recorder with the following logos: “Q-Link”, “NEXTVIEWLINK”, “DATA LOGIC”, “Easy Link”, “Megalogic”, or “SMARTLINK” Connect the equipment to this TV’s AV1 or AV2 terminal via a “fully-wired” SCART cable. (p. 32) Q-Link terminal setup in Setup menu (Q-Link, AV1 / AV2 out). (p. 21) Perform Auto Setup. (p.
HDMI Functions HDMI (high-definition multimedia interface) allows you to enjoy high-definition digital images and highquality sound by connecting the TV and the equipment. HDMI-compatible equipment ( 1) with an HDMI or DVI output terminal, such as a set top box or a DVD player, can be connected to the HDMI terminal using an HDMI compliant (fully wired) cable. About connections, see “External Equipment” (p. 32). Note ( 1): The HDMI logo is displayed on HDMI-compliant equipment.
HDMI Functions VIERA Link “ ControlTM” Enjoy additional HDMI Inter-Operability with Panasonic products which have “HDAVI Control” function. This TV supports “HDAVI Control 2” function. Connections to some Panasonic equipment (DVD Recorder DIGA, HD Video Camera, Player theatre, Amplifier, etc.) with HDMI cables allow you to interface them automatically. The equipment with “HDAVI Control” function enables the following operations: Easy playback (p. 31) Power on link (p. 31) Power off link (p.
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). • • Available VIERA remote control buttons: (depending on the connected equipment) Move the cursor / select the menu If you cannot access the menu, check the settings and the equipment (p. 30).
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. 39). Fully wired HDMI compliant cable HDMI 1 HDMI 2 This slot is for services by the Panasonic dealer.
To watch satellite broadcasts To record / playback Set top box DVD Recorder / VCR RF cable or SCART cable SCART cable PC SCART cable (Viewing) (Listening) Conversion adapter (if necessary) Computer To listen with speakers • External Equipment Amplifier with speaker system (Viewing) To watch DVDs DVD player (Listening) •• Ŷ Home Cinema Use fully wired HDMI compliant cable. Read the manuals of the equipment too.
Technical Information Aspect Ratio The optimum size and aspect can be chosen, and you can enjoy finer images. (p. 13) ŶAuto: 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.
VIERA Link “ ControlTM” HDMI connections to some Panasonic equipment allow you to interface them automatically. (p. 30) • • • • • • • This function may not work normally depending on the equipment condition. Image or sound may not be available for the first few seconds when the playback starts. Image or sound may not be available for the first few seconds when Input mode is switched. Volume function will be displayed when adjusting the volume of the equipment.
Technical Information 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 problem still persists, please contact your local Panasonic dealer for assistance. White spots or shadow images (noise) • Check the position, direction, and connection of the aerial. Neither image nor sound is produced •• •• • Is the TV in “AV mode”? Is the mains lead plugged into the socket outlet? Is the TV turned On? Check Picture Menu (p. 20) and volume.
FAQs Problem Actions Screen Sound Chaotic image, noisy •• Set “P-NR” in the Picture Menu (to remove noise). (p. 20) Check nearby electrical products (car, motorcycle, fluorescent lamp). No image can be displayed • • Is “Colour” or “Contrast” in the Picture Menu set to the minimum? (p. 20) Check Colour system. (p. 23) (no sound or low volume) • Reset channels. (p. 22) Unusual image is displayed • Turn off the TV with Mains power On / Off switch, then turn it on again.
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Information on Disposal for Users of Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment (private households) This symbol on the products and/or accompanying documents means that used electrical and electronic products should not be mixed with general household waste. For proper treatment, recovery and recycling, please take these products to designated collection points, where they will be accepted on a free of charge basis.
