Please read these instructions before operating your set and retain them for future reference.
English
TX-26LX60LA
Model No.
Operating Instructions
Wide LCD TV
Page 1: ...Please read these instructions before operating your set and retain them for future reference English TX 26LX60LA Model No Operating Instructions Wide LCD TV ...
Page 2: ...ol panel and remote control 9 Using the On Screen Displays 10 Programme guide 10 Picture menu 11 Sound menu 12 Setup menu 13 Tuning menu overview 14 Tuning menu Programme edit 15 Adding deleting a programme channel 15 Moving a programme channel 15 Tuning a programme channel 15 Renaming a programme channel 16 Locking a programme channel 16 Copying programme information to a recording device 16 Tuni...
Page 3: ...eriod as this can cause a permanent after image to remain on the LCD TV screen Examples of still pictures include logos video games computer images teletext and images displayed in 4 3 mode This type of LCD panel damage is not an operating defect and as such is not covered by the Panasonic warranty Remove the mains plug from the wall socket when TV is not in use for a prolonged period of time Remo...
Page 4: ...in any doubt please consult a qualified electrician How to replace the fuse for plug type shown in example 1 Lift out the removable fuse compartment with a screwdriver and replace the fuse then refit securely into the mains plug see example 1 How to replace the fuse for plug type shown in example 2 Lift open the fuse compartment in the mains plug with a screwdriver and replace the fuse then press th...
Page 5: ...efore you purchase any cables be sure you know what type of output and input connectors your various components require Also determine the lenght of cable you ll need For optimum quality picture When the LCD is exposed to light from outdoors or lighting fixtures high contrast pictures may not be displayed clearly Turn off fluorescent lamps near the LCD and place in location not exposed to outdoor li...
Page 6: ...inal for any DVD Recorder Always use a fully wired Scart cable Use the TV s AV1 or AV2 Scart terminal for Satellite Receiver Always use a fully wired Scart cable RF Connection Connect the RF cable to the Aerial In terminal of the VCR DVD Recorder and an RF cable from the VCR DVD Recorder Aerial Out terminal to the TV Aerial terminal Notes If using a Q Link VCR DVD Recorder then the AV1 Scart of th...
Page 7: ... the recording device s compatible Q Link NEXTVIEWLINK or similar technology Scart terminal The Scart cable is a fully wired type For further information on Q Link and connecting equipment see page 21 29 32 AUTO SETUP IN PROGRESS SEARCHING PLEASE WAIT 01 99 21 41 CH12 Exit 2 Programmes will appear immediately if your dealer has programmed the TV for you If the TV has not been programmed for you th...
Page 8: ... down cursor buttons Select the character position using the left or right cursor buttons Repeat above until NAME HOUSE NUMBER and POSTCODE are entered Press the OK button to store the details Press the OK button again when you are asked Are you sure For further information on Owner I D see page 19 A space is provided on page 19 to write down the PIN NUMBER for future reference Your LCD TV is now ...
Page 9: ...p menus see page 10 13 Press to confirm selections and choices Coloured buttons used for the selection navigation and operation of various functions Teletext button see page 25 27 Text F P button see page 26 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 Programme up down button...
Page 10: ...the normal viewing screen An On Screen Help box is displayed whenever a menu is displayed on the TV This Help box indicates which buttons on the remote control are used to navigate the menu shown see above for descriptions of button functions Note The Help box is not shown in the menu pictures in this instruction book due to space limitations ON SCREEN HELP Instructions box OK MENU EXIT Programme ...
Page 11: ...ess Colour Sharpness Tint in NTSC only Colour balance and P NR can be adjusted and stored to suit your particular viewing requirement e g you may require different settings for viewing sports films news etc Changes to any settings in a viewing mode will affect all signal sources RF AV1 AV2 AV3 Component and HDMI 1 2 Changes will be stored automatically By analysing and processing the incoming pictu...
Page 12: ...vels of sound between the left and right speakers can be adjusted to suit your listening position Headphone volume Can be adjusted independently of the TV speakers so that everyone can enjoy listening at a level comfortable for them NICAM Select On to provide stereo sound reproduction Select Off for FM Mono sound output If Nicam Mono is being transmitted select either FM Mono Off Nicam Mono I M1 o...
Page 13: ...es access to many other features including Programme edit and Auto setup See page 15 17 Owner ID Allows you to enter a security code and address information See page 19 Shipping condition Allows you to clear all tuning information and reset all control levels back to factory settings See page 20 Volume correction During AV mode Volume correction is displayed You can adjust volume level of AV mode ...
Page 14: ...g Tuning menu Access Programme edit Auto setup Manual tuning Fine tuning Tuning menu Access Programme edit Auto setup Manual tuning Fine tuning Tuning menu Delete Add Move Download Programme edit Prog Chan Name Lock 1 2 3 4 5 CH44 CH51 CH41 CH47 CH37 ABC XYZ FTP 123 456 Off Off Off Off Off Programme edit Auto setup Manual tuning Fine tuning Tuning menu Access Programme edit Access in order to cust...
Page 15: ...ramme edit Prog Chan Name Lock 1 2 3 4 5 CH44 CH51 CH41 CH47 CH37 Off Off Off Off Off ABC XYZ FTP 123 456 Move the cursor to the programme to be deleted or added Press the Green button to add a programme channel to the programme position or the Red button to delete one Press the same button again to confirm your decision Adding deleting a programme channel Confirm Cancel Programme edit Prog Chan Na...
Page 16: ...the OK button to store the new setting You can copy programme information to a compatible recording device connected to AV1 AV2 See page 29 for connection information Press the Blue button Programme data will now be sent to the recording device s This might take a few seconds depending on the number of stations stored If the message Feature not available appears on the screen the television is una...
Page 17: ... will be sent to the device via Q Link See page 21 Once this operation is completed the TV will display the programme now stored on programme position 1 Notes If you proceed with the next step all tuning data will be erased all stations and their programme positions stored in your TV s memory will be wiped out so the new settings can be stored If you exit the procedure after this point and before ...
Page 18: ...the or button to access Tuning mode Press the TV AV button to move between Change programme and Search Press the or button to change programme position or start search When the desired station is found press the STR button to store The programme position will flash Repeat above procedure to tune additional programme positions Press the F button at any time to go back to watching TV Note If your VCR...
Page 19: ... check the personal details already entered into the TV except your PIN number press the F button Control 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 The details already entered are displayed on screen and will disappear after a few seconds If Owner ID informa...
Page 20: ... the TV to tune itself to your new local stations Note Owner ID information will not be affected by this function This can be done either through the Shipping condition menu or through the Auto setup menu The Shipping condition menu will reset all data except Owner ID information clearing allAnalogue tuning information and resetting all control levels back to factory settings You may need to adjus...
Page 21: ...ding device Auto Power Standby When the TV is switched into Standby mode the recording device will also switch into Standby mode if there is no media inserted or if there is media inserted and the device is in Rewind or Stop mode If a VCR is rewinding a tape it will not switch into Standby mode until rewinding has finished Recording device Image View On If the TV is in Standby mode and the recordin...
Page 22: ...at the top and bottom of the screen WIDE will appear in the top left corner of the screen and picture aspect changes accordingly in any aspect modes if a widescreen identification signal WSS is detected or a control signal is found through a Scart terminal Automatic aspect ratio adjustment by WSS signal is not available for progressive and high definition component signals input The Widescreen TV wi...
Page 23: ...4 3 size with no aspect distortions 4 3 4 3 4 3 Zoom1 will display 16 9 letterbox or 4 3 pictures with no aspect distortions Zoom1 Zoom1 Zoom1 Zoom2 Zoom2 Zoom2 Zoom2 will display 16 9 anamorphic letterbox pictures as a full screen display with no aspect distortions Zoom3 Zoom3 Zoom3 will display 21 9 letterbox pictures as a full screen display with no aspect distortions 16 9 will display the pict...
Page 24: ...s to playback the tape or DVD Stop Press to stop the tape or DVD Skip Fast Forward Cue VCR Press to fast forward the tape In Play mode press to view the picture rapidly forward Cue DVD R Press to skip to the next track or title Press and hold to search forward Skip Rewind Review VCR Press to rewind the tape In Play mode press to view the picture rapidly in reverse Review DVD R Press to skip to the...
Page 25: ...ill change to white indicating that the page is stored HOLD HOLD To hold the Teletext page when viewing multi page information Press again to return to automatic page update Teletext features may vary depending on the Broadcasting Companies and is only available if the channel selected is transmitting Teletext Pressing the MENU button thrice whilst in Teletext operation will display the contrast f...
Page 26: ...xceeds one page it may take some time for the automatic changing of the sub pages to reach the sub page you require As each sub page is found its number is displayed at the top of the page so that you may select it as more sub pages are picked up the display at the top of the page changes so that you are always offered the most recently transmitted selection of sub pages In Teletext operation use ...
Page 27: ...ars 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 When the page is available press the Yellow button to view the page Regardless of how many pages are found pressing the Yellow button will take you to the sub page which you requested Press the TEX...
Page 28: ...ound menu Additional equipment and cables shown are not supplied with this TV set Notes You can also select an AV source using the TV AV button on the top panel of the TV Press the TV AV button repeatedly until you reach the AV source you wish to view When in AV or HDMI mode a reduced number of options are available in the Picture Sound and Setup menus e g in the Setup menu there is no Tuning menu...
Page 29: ...IBLE VCR SET TOP BOX DVD PLAYER DVD RECORDER Q Link COMPATIBLE DVD RECORDER CAMCORDER GAME CONSOLE COMPUTER RGB AV2 VCR S VIDEO VCR Q Link COMPATIBLE VCR SET TOP BOX DVD PLAYER DVD RECORDER Q Link COMPATIBLE DVD RECORDER CAMCORDER S VIDEO CAMCORDER GAME CONSOLE COMPUTER RGB This terminal accepts progressive or non progressive signals format as well as high defi nition 750 720 50p 750 720 60p 1125 1...
Page 30: ...al Connect the audio cables to the AUDIO IN terminals when using a DVI to HDMI adapter cable Use only a fully compliant HDMI cable fully wired Audio settings can be made on the HDMI 1 input menu screen See page 12 These HDMI connectors are Type A HDMI2 terminal is for digital signal only An equipment having no digital output terminal may be connected to the input terminal of either Component S Vid...
Page 31: ...ayback or direct navigator or function menu are activated the TV is automatically turned on Only when TV is in Standby mode Power Off Link When TV is set to Standby mode the connected Panasonic equipment is also automatically set to Standby mode Summary of Control Functions o indicates available indicates not available Connections Function HDMI and SCART SCART Q Link only HDMI only Easy Playback o...
Page 32: ...Q Link Suitable inputs for AV1 include RGB Red Green Blue AV2 Scart terminal RGB VIDEO S VIDEO Q Link Suitable inputs for AV2 include RGB Red Green Blue AV2 Pins 15 and 20 are dependent on AV2 S VHS VIDEO switching Chrominance in Luminance in Chrominance earth Luminance earth AV3 S VIDEO 4 pin terminal Socket Earth CVBS out video CVBS earth Red in S C in Red earth Green in Green earth Blue in Blue...
Page 33: ...iorated Switch NICAM setting Sound menu to Off until reception improves There may be red spots blue spots and green spots on the screen Normal Sound This is a characteristic of liquid crystal panels and is not a problem The liquid crystal panel is built with very high precision technology giving you fine picture details Occasionally a few non active pixels may appear on the screen as a fixed point o...
Page 34: ...om NTSC Video recorders VCR Aerial Rear UHF VHF Operating Conditions Temperature 5 C 35 C Humidity 5 90 RH non condensing Teletext Pages 500 Connection Terminals AV1 Scart connecter 21 Pin terminal Audio Video in Audio Video out RGB in Q Link AV2 Scart connecter 21 Pin terminal Audio Video in Audio Video out RGB in S Video in Q Link AV3 VIDEO RCA PIN Type u 1 S VIDEO Mini DIN 4 pin AUDIO L R RCA P...
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Page 36: ...ase contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal 2006CS Customer s Record The model number and serial number of this product can be found on its rear panel You should note this serial number in the space provided below and retain this book plus your purchase receipt as a permanent record of your purchase to aid in identification in the event of theft or loss a...
