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External Equipment

Q-Link interlocks the TV unit and VCR / DVD recorder, enables easy recording and playback.

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Condition

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Features available

What you 
see is 
What you 
record

Information
/ Message

Power
on link 
and Easy 
playback

Power off 
link

Recording information or if recording is not possible, a message is displayed. 
(Only when the programme number is "0" or "AV mode" for some equipment.)

Insert a videocassette or DVD in the recording equipment and it is operated, TV 
is turned on and input mode is switched automatically so that you can view the 
content. (Only when TV is in Standby mode.)

When TV is set to Standby mode, the recording equipment is also automatically 
set to Standby. (Only when the videocassette or DVD is not active.)

Use the VCR / DVD recorder with the following logos:
"Q-Link", "NEXTVIEWLINK", "DATA LOGIC", "Easy Link", "Megalogic", or "SMARTLINK"

Connect the equipment to this unit’s AV1 or AV2 terminal via a "fully-wired" SCART cable. (p. 20)

Q-Link terminal setup in Setup menu (Q-Link, AV1/AV2 out). (p. 14)

Q-Link

DIRECT TV REC

DIRECT TV REC

Direct TV Recording:

Recording the current programme in VCR / DVD recorder immediately.

When Direct TV Recording is performed, the 
recording equipment is automatically turned on if it 
is in Standby mode.

The recording equipment is recording from its own 
tuner. You can turn the TV off during recording.

Do not turn the TV off during recording AV source. 
Otherwise the recording will be stopped.

• "DATA LOGIC" (a trademark of Metz Corporation) • "Megalogic" (a trademark of Grundig Corporation)
• "Easy Link" (a trademark of Philips Corporation)  • "SMARTLINK" (a trademark of Sony Corporation)

Read the manuals of the equipment too.

Some recording equipments are not applicable. Read the manuals of the equipment.

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Download channel settings

Perform Auto setup. (p. 16)

  When fi rst using this unit, see "Auto Setup". (p. 9)

Perform download to the equipment. (p. 16)

Summary of Contents for TX-26LM70PA

Page 1: ... 0 PROGRAMME DIRECT TV REC ASPECT MENU OK Operating Instructions Wide LCD 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 Model No TX 26LM70FA TX 32LM70FA ...

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

Page 3: ...d Features How to Use Menu Functions 14 picture sound quality etc Editing and Setting Channels 16 External Equipment 18 Q Link VIERA Link Connections Basic Features Watching TV 10 Watching Videos and DVDs 11 Viewing Teletext 12 Enjoy your TV Technical Information 24 FAQs 27 Licence 29 Specifications 29 FAQs etc Accessories Options 6 Identifying Controls 7 Connection 8 Auto Setup 9 Quick Start Guide...

Page 4: ... setup Use optional stands mounts p 6 Use only the dedicated stands mounting equipment 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 le...

Page 5: ...ock First remove the mains plug from the socket outlet Caution The surface of the display panel has been specially treated and may be easily damaged Do not tap or scratch the surface with your fingernail or other hard object Use care not to subject the surface to bug repellent solvent thinner or other volatile substances this may degrade surface quality Caution Use care not to subject the TV unit s...

Page 6: ...ay 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 such as alkaline and manganese batteries Do not use rechargeable Ni Cd batteries Do not burn or breakup batteries see page 32 Attaching the clamper Do not bundle the RF cable and mains lead together could cause distorted image Fix cables with cla...

Page 7: ... switch AV3 S V V L R Switches TV to On or Standby On Off switch in On position Sound mute On Off Changes aspect ratio p 10 Normalizes p 14 Resets settings Selects programmes in sequence Direct channel access During normal TV viewing or when in the Tuning Programme edit or Manual tuning menus press and then enter channel number using the numeric buttons Press twice to change to the Cableband mode ...

Page 8: ...rom the mains before attaching or disconnecting any leads RF OUT RF IN AV1 AV2 DVD Recorder or VCR SCART cable fully wired RF cable VHF UHF aerial Rear terminal portion enlarged view Rear of the TV Mains lead Connect to AV1 or AV2 for a unit supporting Q Link p 18 ŶWatching TV ŶTo record TV programmes Connect after all the other connections ...

Page 9: ...etup is now complete and your TV is ready for viewing You can now use the remote control to turn On the unit or turn the unit to standby mode Power lamp On 2 If Q Link p 16 equipment is connected channel information is automatically downloaded to the equipment To edit channels Programme edit p 16 Auto Setup Connection Select your country select To set manually green p 16 3 Start Auto Setup Auto Se...

Page 10: ... 1 second watch down Display status information Display hide status information Displayed information Programme number Programme name Channel number MPX mode p 14 Sound system p 14 Aspect mode Change aspect ratio or 14 9 ASPECT Each press changes the mode Change the aspect ratio p 24 While the bar is displayed red green Auto aspect 16 9 14 9 Just 4 3 4 3 Full Zoom1 Zoom2 Zoom3 Programme Guide Prog...

Page 11: ...set to TV mode If the external equipment has an aspect adjustment function set to 16 9 For details see the manual of the equipment or ask your local dealer ŶTo return to TV TV AV example AV1 red With the equipment turned On Select the external input green red yellow yellow blue red Panasonic equipment connected to the TV can be directly operated with the remote control HDMI1 HDMI2 blue Displays th...

Page 12: ...s 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 List mode 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 Store Frequently viewed pages p 13 ŶTo change mode Teletext in S...

Page 13: ...umber changes to white Corresponding colour button ŶTo change stored pages VCR 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 OK hold down Enter new page number Colour button you want to change 0 0 0 Enter the 4 digit number example P6 Appears at upper left corner of the screen ŶTo view specific sub page MENU blue Sub pages The number of sub pages varies depending on the broadcasters up to 79 pages It may take some time for ...

Page 14: ... TV EXIT ŶTo return to the previous screen MENU Select the menu Select the item example Picture menu select select Adjust or select change example Picture menu example Picture menu Changed Number and positions of alternatives Moved Displays the next screen ŶChoose from among alternatives ŶAdjust using the slide bar ŶGo to the next screen ŶTo reset the setting N ŶMenu list next store Required by so...

Page 15: ...DMI2 terminal is for digital signal only HDMI1 input Auto VIERA Link function Off On p 19 VIERA Link On Chooses the connector to which a Q Link compatible equipment is connected Off AV1 AV2 p 22 Q Link AV2 Chooses the signal to be transmitted from the TV to Q Link TV AV2 AV3 Monitor Monitor Image displayed on screen Component signals cannot be outputted AV1 out Monitor Chooses the signal to be tra...

Page 16: ...the function 4 Display the menu 5 Set For Manual tuning using the buttons on the unit Tuning mode on p 7 The current channel settings can be changed according to your needs and reception conditions No data is stored if an Auto setup sequence is interrupted ŶTo return to TV ŶTo exit EXIT next select next select next select STR F TV AV SC1 CH12 1 Manual tuning 02 99 21 41 Search TV AV Move cursor ST...

Page 17: ...le if Q Link is Off in the Setup menu p 14 ŶTo lock select Cursor Select the Lock field Select On Off to unlock Select the programme number to edit Programme number Name Edit You cannot select the channel with number buttons or the C button when locked ŶTo delete red After confirming press red ŶTo add green After confirming press green ŶTo move yellow Select destination yellow ŶTo change channel numb...

Page 18: ...logic or SMARTLINK Connect the equipment to this unit s AV1 or AV2 terminal via a fully wired SCART cable p 20 Q Link terminal setup in Setup menu Q Link AV1 AV2 out p 14 Q Link DIRECT TV REC DIRECT TV REC Direct TV Recording Recording the current programme in VCR DVD recorder immediately When Direct TV Recording is performed the recording equipment is automatically turned on if it is in Standby m...

Page 19: ...connection turn the equipment on and then switch the TV on Select the input mode to HDMI1 or HDMI2 p 11 14 and make sure that an image is displayed correctly Easy playback Automatic Input switching When the connected Panasonic equipment is operated input mode is switched automatically When it is stopped operating input mode is returned Power on link When the connected Panasonic equipment is operat...

Page 20: ...B PR R L S V V L R AV3 S V V L R S V V L R 20 Connections External equipments and cables shown are not supplied with this TV External Equipment ŶConnect VCR DVD recorder Recording Playback ŶConnect DVD player Playback ŶConnect Set top box RGB input Rear of the TV Rear of the TV Rear of the TV Side of the TV VCR DVD recorder DVD player Set top box or or or or or Connect the S VIDEO or VIDEO termina...

Page 21: ...This TV Speaker system ŶHome theatre Read the manuals of Panasonic Amplifier or Player theatre for details 21 External Equipment ŶConnect VCR DVD recorder and Set top box example ŶConnect DVD recorder and VCR example ŶEasy playback For connection to HDMI2 terminal refer to p 22 Rear of the TV Rear of the TV Rear of the TV Panasonic DVD recorder DIGA Set top box VCR SCART SCART SCART HDMI DVD record...

Page 22: ...corder To watch DVDs DVD player To watch camcorder images Video camera To watch satellite broadcasts Set top box To play games Game equipment Q Link Direct TV Recording VIERA Link Types of connectable equipment to each connector Connections overview AUDIO VIDEO Headphones Camcorder Game equipment M3 plug Set top box DVD Recorder VCR SCART cable To watch satellite broadcasts To record playback To w...

Page 23: ...AUDIO L R Fully wired HDMI compliant cable COMPONENT PR PB Y 1 2 Recommended Connection VIERA Link p 19 DIGA or Panasonic Amplifier Computer PC Listening When using HDMI2 terminal as VIERA Link select the external input to HDMI2 for the first time p 11 14 RF cable or To listen with speakers Amplifier with speaker system ...

Page 24: ...switches into the appropriate 16 9 or 14 9 widescreen mode If Auto aspect does not detect a widescreen signal then this advanced TV set enhances the picture for optimum viewing pleasure The text shown on the screen indicates how Auto aspect determined which ratio to use WIDE appears in the top left of the screen if a widescreen identification signal WSS is found or a signal found through a SCART te...

Page 25: ...assumed The 720p 1080i signals will be reformatted before being displayed on the screen If the connected equipment has an aspect adjustment function set the aspect ratio to 16 9 These HDMI connectors are type A An equipment having no digital output terminal may be connected to the input terminal of either Component S VIDEO or Video to receive analogue signals The HDMI input terminal can be used wi...

Page 26: ...deo CVBS earth Red in S C in Red earth Green in Green earth Blue in Blue earth Audio out L Audio out R CVBS in video RGB status earth Status RGB Earth Q Link data Status CVBS Audio in L Audio earth Audio in R 21 19 17 15 13 11 9 7 5 3 1 20 18 16 14 12 10 8 6 4 2 Luminance in Chrominance earth Luminance earth ŶAV3 S VIDEO 4 pin terminal ŶAV2 SCART terminal RGB VIDEO S VIDEO Q Link Suitable inputs f...

Page 27: ...h very high precision technology giving you fine picture details Occasionally a few non active pixels may appear on the screen as a fixed point of red green blue or black Please note this does not affect the performance of your LCD The LCD panel moves slightly when it is pushed with a finger Clattered sound might be heard There are some looseness around the panel to prevent the damage to the panel Th...

Page 28: ...imum Sound is unusual Set the sound setting of the connected equipment to 2ch L PCM Check the HDMI1 input setting in the Sound menu p 14 If digital sound connection has a problem select analogue sound connection p 25 Sound level is low or sound is distorted Sound signal reception may be deteriorated Set MPX p 14 in the Sound menu to Mono TV unit goes into Standby mode The sleep function is activat...

Page 29: ...ls 1 049 088 1 366 W 768 H Audio Output 2 10 W RMS 8 Headphones M3 3 5 mm Jack 1 Receiving Systems Band name PAL B G I SECAM B G SECAM L L VHF E2 E12 VHF H1 H2 ITALY VHF A H ITALY UHF E21 E69 CATV S01 S05 CATV S1 S10 M1 M10 CATV S11 S20 U1 U10 CATV S21 S41 Hyperband PAL D K SECAM D K VHF R1 R2 VHF R3 R5 VHF R6 R12 UHF E21 E69 PAL 525 60 Playback of NTSC tape from some PAL Video recorders VCR M NTS...

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Page 32: ...designated collection point Penalties may be applicable for incorrect disposal of this 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 This symbol is only valid in the E...

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