Panasonic TX-26LE8L Page 3 Operating Instructions Manual Download

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AQs, etc.

Quick Start Guide

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Enjoy rich multi-media

Camcorder

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Speaker system

VCR

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Safety Precautions ······································ 4

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Notes ··························································· 5

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Maintenance················································ 5

Advanced Features

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How to Use Menu Functions ····················· 18

(picture, sound quality, etc.)

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Editing Programmes·································· 22

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Tuning Programmes ·································· 24

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Control Programme Audience ·················· 26

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Restore Settings ······································· 27

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Displaying PC Screen on TV ····················· 28

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Link Functions ·········································· 30

(Q-Link / VIERA Link)

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External Equipment ··································· 36

Enjoy your TV!

Basic Features

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Watching TV ·············································· 12

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Viewing Teletext ········································ 14

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Watching Videos and DVDs ······················ 16

FAQs, etc.

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Technical Information ································ 38

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FAQs ························································· 41

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Licence ······················································ 42

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Speci cations ············································ 43

Quick Start Guide

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Accessories / Options

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Identifying Controls

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Basic Connection

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Auto Setup

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Page 1: ...lease 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 ...

Page 2: ...2 Turn your own living room into a movie theatre Experience an amazing level of multi ...

Page 3: ...ions 18 picture sound quality etc Editing Programmes 22 Tuning Programmes 24 Control Programme Audience 26 Restore Settings 27 Displaying PC Screen on TV 28 Link Functions 30 Q Link VIERA Link External Equipment 36 Enjoy your TV Basic Features Watching TV 12 Viewing Teletext 14 Watching Videos and DVDs 16 FAQs etc Technical Information 38 FAQs 41 Licence 42 Speci cations 43 Quick Start Guide Acces...

Page 4: ...ns plug must not be used until a replacement cover is obtained A replacement fuse cover may be purchased from your local Panasonic dealer If the tted moulded mains plug is unsuitable for the socket outlet in your home then the fuse shall be removed and the mains plug cut off and disposed of safety There is a danger of severe electrical shock if the cut off mains plug is inserted into any 13 amp so...

Page 5: ...expose this TV to rain or excessive moisture This TV must not be exposed to dripping or splashing water and objects lled with liquid such as vases must not be placed on top of or above the TV Do not block the rear ventilation openings Blocked ventilation by newspapers table cloths curtains etc may cause overheating re or electrical shock First remove the mains plug from the socket outlet Display p...

Page 6: ... contact your nearest Panasonic dealer to purchase the recommended wall hanging bracket For additional details please refer to the wall hanging bracket installation manual Using the clamper To tighten Keep the knob pressed Rear of the TV To loosen Do not bundle the RF cable and mains lead together could cause distorted image Fix cables with clampers as necessary When using the optional accessory f...

Page 7: ...lue button Input mode selection TV switches to TV mode p 16 AV switches to AV input mode from Input Selection list p 16 Direct TV Recording p 31 and p 33 Records programme immediately in DVD Recorder VCR with Q Link or VIERA Link connection Hold Freeze unfreeze picture p 12 Holds the current teletext page teletext mode p 15 Return Returns to the previous menu Numeric buttons Changes programme and ...

Page 8: ... are not supplied with this TV Please ensure that the unit is disconnected from the mains socket before attaching or disconnecting any leads RF cable RF cable TV only TV DVD Recorder or VCR AC 220 240 V 50 Hz AC 220 240 V 50 Hz Note Connect to AV1 AV2 for a DVD Recorder VCR supporting Q Link p 31 For HDMI compatible equipment possible to connect to HDMI terminals HDMI1 HDMI2 by using HDMI cable p ...

Page 9: ...N RF OUT RF IN Basic Connection DVD Recorder or VCR Aerial Mains lead Rear of the TV Set top box AC 220 240 V 50 Hz RF cable RF cable TV DVD Recorder VCR and Set top box SCART cable fully wired SCART cable fully wired RF cable RF cable Example 3 Connecting DVD Recorder VCR and Set top box Fully wired HDMI compliant cable ...

Page 10: ... On the TV or turn the TV to standby mode Power LED On To edit programmes Editing Programmes p 22 If Q Link VIERA Link or similar technology p 30 compatible recorder is connected programme language country region settings are automatically downloaded to the recorder Auto Setup will start to search for TV programmes and store them The sorted programme order depends upon the TV signal the broadcasti...

Page 11: ... the menu Move the cursor adjust levels select from a range of options Access the menu store settings after adjustments have been made or options have been set RETURN Return to the previous menu EXIT Exit the menu system and return to the normal viewing screen Note If tuning has failed Auto Setup p 25 If downloading has failed Download p 21 To initialize all settings Shipping Condition p 27 If you...

Page 12: ...d Other useful functions Display the selectable settings for the current programme OPTION Check or change the current programme status instantly To change Teletext Character Sets the teletext language Setup Menu p 21 MPX Sound Menu p 20 Volume Correction Adjusts volume of individual programme or input mode Note Also possible to change the settings in Menu list p 20 and p 21 select change To select...

Page 13: ... Full Displays the image at the standard 4 3 without distortion Displays a 4 3 image enlarged horizontally to t the screen HD signal only Zoom1 Zoom2 Displays a 16 9 letterbox or 4 3 image without distortion Displays a 16 9 letterbox anamorphic image full screen without distortion Zoom3 Displays a 2 35 1 letterbox anamorphic image full screen without distortion At 16 9 displays the image at its ma...

Page 14: ... 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 What is TOP mode in case of TOP text broadcasting TOP is a particular improvement of the standard teletext service that results in an easier search and effective guide Fast o...

Page 15: ...ges The number of sub pages varies depending on the broadcasters up to 79 pages It may take some time for searching during which time you can watch TV Enter the 4 digit number example P6 0 0 0 6 Appears at top of the screen To view speci c sub page MENU blue View sub page Only when teletext is more than one page Watch TV while waiting for update P108 MENU yellow yellow Appears when updating is com...

Page 16: ...anual of the equipment or ask your local dealer To return to TV Display the Input select menu Displays the selected mode 1 Turn the TV on When connecting with SCART as example 2 or 3 p 8 and p 9 Receives input signals automatically when playback starts Input signals are automatically identi ed by the SCART pin 8 terminal This function is also available for HDMI connections p 34 If input mode is no...

Page 17: ...d PROGRAMME Programme Up Down Select programme REC Record Start recording Panasonic equipment connected to the TV can be directly operated with the remote control Setting your remote control to operate Panasonic VCR DVD etc Set the VCR DVD switch to the appropriate position VCR DVD Press and hold during the following operations Enter the appropriate code for the equipment to be controlled see tabl...

Page 18: ...you to make settings for the picture sound and other functions Displays the functions that can be set varies according to the input signal To return to TV at any time EXIT To return to the previous screen RETURN Select the menu Select the item example Picture Menu Adjust or select example Picture Menu example Picture Menu 1 Changed Number and positions of alternatives Moved Choose from among alter...

Page 19: ...e Menu Colour Balance Warm Stereo Reset to Default Set 3D COMB On Mode Music Bass Treble Balance Surround Off Volume Correction HDMI1 Input Auto Sound Menu NICAM Off Reset to Default Set p 20 Link Settings AV2 out Monitor Download Access Q Link AV2 AV1 out Monitor VIERA Link On p 21 Tuning Menu Auto Setup Access Manual Tuning Access p 24 Only available items can be selected Service List Edit Acces...

Page 20: ...red parts of a picture Off Min Mid Max Not valid on PC signal 3D COMB Occasionally whilst viewing still or slow moving pictures colour patterning may be seen Set to On to display sharper and more accurate colours Off On For PAL or NTSC signal reception only Not valid on RGB S Video Component PC and HDMI Reset to Default Press the OK button to reset the present Picture Mode to the default settings ...

Page 21: ...V1 AV2 out Chooses the signal to be transmitted from the TV to Q Link TV AV1 AV2 AV3 Monitor Monitor Image displayed on screen Component HDMI signals and PC signal cannot be outputted No NICAM available while watching HDMI Download Downloads programme language country region settings to a Q Link or VIERA Link compatible equipment connected to the TV Child Lock Locks a programme AV input to prevent...

Page 22: ... FASTEXT Shipping Condition 1 3 2 4 6 5 7 9 8 0 VCR PROGRAMME REC VCR DVD TEXT F P INDEX HOLD OPTION DIRECTTV REC ASPECT INPUT TV EXIT MENU OK RETURN MENU Editing Programmes Select Setup Select Service List Edit 3 2 Display the menu You can skip unwanted programmes or edit programmes To return to TV EXIT 1 4 Set access select access select ...

Page 23: ...ip unwanted programmes Select a service and add delete To retune each programme Manual Tuning red p 25 BBC1 Service List Editor 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Programme position Name Edit To change the name displayed when selecting programmes Select Rename Set characters Edit Service Name Name ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRST UVWXYZ 0123456789 CNN maximum ve characters Store RETURN To move the programme position Skip unwanted...

Page 24: ...DIRECTTV REC ASPECT INPUT TV RETURN EXIT MENU OK VCR 1 3 2 4 6 5 7 9 8 0 Tuning Menu Auto Setup Access Manual Tuning Access MENU Tuning Programmes Select Setup 2 Select Tuning Menu 3 Display the menu Select a function 4 You can retune all the TV programmes when moving house or search for new services which may have recently started broadcasting To return to TV EXIT 1 5 Set access select access sel...

Page 25: ... Lock PIN number p 26 has been set it must be entered Set programme manually Manual Tuning Manual Tuning Sound System Fine Tuning SC2 Colour System Auto 1 99 21 41 5 CH33 CNN Fine Tuning Use to make small adjustments to the tuning of an individual programme affected by weather conditions etc Manual Tuning Set programme manually after Auto Setup Set Sound System and Colour System and then perform t...

Page 26: ... To return to TV EXIT Child Lock PIN Entry Please enter new PIN PIN Child Lock Child Lock List Change PIN Access Child Lock List Services and AV VCR BBC1 1 2 3 4 5 AV1 AV2 VCR 1 3 2 4 6 5 7 9 8 0 To change the PIN number Select Change PIN in and enter a new PIN number twice Appears when the programme input is locked Enter the PIN number 4 digits Select Child Lock List To cancel Select the locked p...

Page 27: ...ll automatically start when Mains power On Off switch is next turned On p 10 To retune TV programmes only e g after moving house Auto Setup p 25 3 2 4 Select Setup Select Shipping Condition Display the menu Set To return to TV EXIT Restore Settings Resets the TV to its original condition i e no programmes tuned in All settings programmes picture sound quality etc are reset 1 All tuning data will b...

Page 28: ...een on TV To return to TV Select the external input Select PC 2 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 36 Corresponding signals p 41 If H freq or V freq is shown in red the signals may not be supported 1 select access 28 ...

Page 29: ... Resolution Switches to a wide view VGA 640 480 pixels WVGA 852 480 pixels XGA 1 024 768 pixels WXGA 1 366 768 pixels Options change depending on signals Clock Set to the minimum level if noise occurs H pos Adjusts horizontal position V pos Adjusts vertical position Clock Phase Eliminates icker and distortion Adjust after Clock adjustment Set to the minimum level if noise occurs Reset to Default P...

Page 30: ...Recorder VCR with Q Link function Connect the DVD Recorder VCR supporting Q Link to the TV s AV1 or AV2 terminal via a fully wired SCART cable VIERA Link SCART cable HDMI cable DIGA Recorder HD Video Camera with VIERA Link function Connect the equipment supporting VIERA Link to the TV s AV1 AV2 HDMI1 or HDMI2 terminals via fully wired SCART and HDMI cables together Some functions are available onl...

Page 31: ...Some recorders are not applicable Read the manual of the recorder Direct TV Recording What you see is What you record OPTION 1 3 2 4 6 5 7 9 8 0 VCR INPUT ASPECT RETURN MENU OK REC VCR DVD TEXT F P INDEX HOLD EXIT DIRECTTV REC Recording the current programme in DVD Recorder VCR immediately Available conditions Current mode Using tuner How to record TV TV TV monitor out Recorder Recorder s tuner AV...

Page 32: ...RA Link function About applicable Panasonic equipment consult your local Panasonic dealer Preparations Connect the equipment supporting VIERA Link VIERA Link connection p 30 Set up the connected equipment Read the manual of the equipment For optimal recording the settings of the recorder might be required For details read the manual of the recorder Download preset programme language country region...

Page 33: ... HDAVI Control 3 Direct TV Rec Recording the current programme in DIGA Recorder immediately This function is available with DIGA Recorder which has 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 32 Changing programme or turning off the TV is available while the recorder is...

Page 34: ...cted equipment is displayed But you cannot access it Use its own remote control to operate the equipment Direct TV Rec VIERA Link Menu Start VIERA Link Control Speaker Selection Home Cinema Others Pause Live TV When the equipment of other types or manufacturers is connected Others Others is displayed You cannot access it Use its own remote control to operate the equipment Direct TV Rec VIERA Link ...

Page 35: ...playback starts Image or sound may not be available for the rst few seconds when Input mode is switched Volume function will be displayed when adjusting the volume of the equipment Easy playback is also available by using the remote control for Ampli er or Player theatre Read the manual of the equipment About HDMI cable for connecting Panasonic HD Video Camera read the manual of the equipment If m...

Page 36: ...Link with HDMI with HDMI Direct TV Recording 36 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 speci cations p 43 S VIDEO or VIDEO AUDIO Headphones Camcorder Game equipment M3 stereo mini plug To watch DVDs Viewing Listening Fully wired ...

Page 37: ... VIDEO 37 External Equipment Computer PC Set top box DVD Recorder VCR SCART cable RF cable SCART cable To watch satellite broadcasts To record playback DVD Recorder or HDMI equipment Ampli er with speaker system To listen with speakers Viewing Listening Fully wired HDMI compliant cable RCA cable Conversion adapter if necessary ...

Page 38: ... determines the best aspect ratio to use to ll 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 If Auto aspect does not detect a widescreen signal then this advanced TV enhances the picture for optimum viewing pleasure The text ...

Page 39: ...nals The HDMI input terminal can be used with only the following image signals 480i 480p 576i 576p 720p and 1080i Match the output setting of the digital equipment For details of the applicable HDMI signals see p 41 This TV incorporates HDMITM Version 1 3 technology 1 The HDMI logo is displayed on HDMI compliant equipment 2 Enquire at your local digital equipment retailer shop SCART S VIDEO and HD...

Page 40: ...gnal PC D sub 15P 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 48 5 kHz vertical scanning frequency 60 Hz more than 768 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 So...

Page 41: ... problem persists contact the authorized Service Centre Q Link function does not work Please con rm SCART cable connection and Q Link settings Also please set AV1 AV2 out in the Setup Menu p 21 VIERA Link function does not work and an error message appears Con rm the connection Turn the connected equipment on and then switch the TV on p 32 Recording does not start immediately Check the settings of...

Page 42: ... equipment is connected via HDMI Is the HDMI cable connected properly p 36 Turn Off the TV and equipment then turn them On again Check an input signal from the equipment p 41 Use an equipment compliant with EIA CEA 861 861B Unusual image is displayed Turn off the TV with Mains power On Off switch then turn it On again TV goes into Standby mode Off Timer function is activated The TV enters Standby ...

Page 43: ...ity 20 80 RH non condensing Connection Terminals AV1 Scart terminal 21 Pin terminal Audio Video in Audio Video out RGB in Q Link AV2 Scart terminal 21 Pin terminal Audio Video in Audio Video out RGB in S Video in Q Link AV3 VIDEO RCA PIN Type 1 1 0 V p p 75 S VIDEO Mini DIN 4 pin Y 1 0 V p p 75 C 0 286 V p p 75 AUDIO L R RCA PIN Type 2 0 5 V rms COMPONENT VIDEO Y 1 0 V p p including synchronizatio...

Page 44: ...s waste in accordance with national legislation For business users in the European Union If you wish to discard electrical and electronic equipment please contact your dealer or supplier for further information Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the European Union These symbols are only valid in the European Union If you wish to discard these items please contact your local authori...

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