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Panasonic Viera TX-26LMD70A, Operating Instructions Manual

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Turn your living room into a home theatre!

Experience an amazing level of multi-media excitement

Receive digital terrestrial broadcastings using an integrated (Digital Video Broadcasting) tuner

(Display DVB programmes with TV Guide (p. 14) / Timer recording (p. 36) / 
Register and instantly call up favourite programmes with Profile Edit (p. 29))

Sharp pictures with HDMI terminal

Control DVD recorder / VCR via TV with Q-Link connection 

(p. 38)

Create home theatre and Panasonic equipment link-ups with 
“VIERA Link” without complicated settings! 

(p. 40)

Trade Mark of the DVB Digital Video Broadcasting Project (1991 to 1996)
TX-26LMD70A Declaration of Conformity No 4927, 19 July 2007
TX-32LMD70A Declaration of Conformity No 4926, 19 July 2007

Support Audio Description signal 

(p. 13 and p. 22)

Audio description (AD) is an ancillary component associated with a broadcasting which delivers 
a verbal description of the visual scene as an aid to understanding and enjoyment particularly, for 
visually-impaired viewers.

Summary of Contents for Viera TX-26LMD70A

Page 1: ...9 8 0 REC VCR DVD TEXT STTL INDEX HOLD Operating Instructions LCD Television 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 U K Standard Model No TX 26LMD70A TX 32LMD70A ...

Page 2: ... via TV with Q Link connection p 38 Create home theatre and Panasonic equipment link ups with VIERA Link without complicated settings p 40 Trade Mark of the DVB Digital Video Broadcasting Project 1991 to 1996 TX 26LMD70A Declaration of Conformity No 4927 19 July 2007 TX 32LMD70A Declaration of Conformity No 4926 19 July 2007 Support Audio Description signal p 13 and p 22 Audio description AD is an...

Page 3: ...bility to display high definition pictures from HDMI and Component video inputs V real 2 V real 2 technology is the collective name for original technologies developed by Panasonic to enhance total image quality V real 2 PROCESSOR Enhance and output the incoming video signals as high image quality signals The resulting video signals deliver the kind of high resolution that large screens require V ...

Page 4: ...d disposed of safety There is a danger of severe electrical shock if the cut off mains plug is inserted into any 13 amp socket If the mains plug contains a removable fuse cover you must ensure that it is refitted when the fuse is replaced If you lose the fuse cover the mains plug must not be used until a replacement cover is obtained A replacement fuse cover may be purchased from your local Panaso...

Page 5: ...ty Caution Use care not to subject the TV s surfaces to detergent A liquid inside the TV could lead to product failure Use care not to subject surfaces to insect repellent solvent thinner or other volatile substances this may deteriorate the surface by peeling the paint Do not allow the cabinet to make contact with a rubber or PVC substance for a long time Maintenance Use only the dedicated stands...

Page 6: ...t having a professional installer mount your unit will void your warranty Always be sure to ask a qualified technician to carry out set up Incorrect fitting may cause equipment to fall resulting in injury and product damage Do not mount the unit directly below ceiling lights such as spotlights floodlights or halogen lights which typically give off high heat Doing so may warp or damage plastic cabi...

Page 7: ... the remote control indicates the TV has received a command Standby On Off switch Switches TV On or Off standby Sound mute On Off Changes aspect ratio p 13 Selects programmes in sequence Teletext p 18 OK button to confirm selections and choices Press after selecting programme positions to quickly change programme VCR DVD operations p 17 Volume Programme Information p 13 Teletext Index p 20 Coloure...

Page 8: ...xample 2 Connecting DVD Recorder VCR 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 AV2 for a DVD Recorder VCR supporting Q Link p 38 Connect to AV1 for a Satellite receiver If connecting the TV and Satellite receiver with SCART cable you can watch satellite broadcast by RGB input signal SCART 21 pin connection used for video audio and switch...

Page 9: ...N RF IN DVD Recorder or VCR SCART cable fully wired RF cable Aerial Mains lead Rear of the TV Satellite receiver Basic Connection Example 3 Connecting DVD Recorder VCR and Sattelite receiver AC 220 240 V 50 Hz RF cable RF cable TV DVD Recorder VCR and Satellite SCART cable fully wired SCART cable fully wired RF cable ...

Page 10: ...r name etc For detailed procedures Owner ID p 33 Make a note of the PIN number in case you forget it Search and store TV channels automatically These steps are not necessary if the setup has been completed by your local dealer ŶWhen inputting owner ID Auto Setup is now complete and your TV is ready for viewing ŶWhen inputting owner ID later EXIT You can now use the remote control to turn On the TV...

Page 11: ... settings after adjustments have been made or options have been set Many features available on this TV can be accessed via the On Screen Display menu Note If tuning have failed Auto Setup p 30 If downloading have failed Download p 23 If you turned the TV Off during Standby mode last time the TV will be in Standby mode when you turn the TV On with Mains power On Off switch ŶHow to use remote contro...

Page 12: ...3 2 4 6 5 7 9 8 0 To select the two or three digit programme number e g 39 Watching TV Select a channel up Volume 3 2 Note To watch pay TV p 27 Select DVB Digital Video Broadcasting or Analogue Information banner Turn power on Mains power On Off switch should be On Press for about 1 second down or 1 9 in a short time 3 To select programmes using TV Guide p 14 You can also select the mode using the...

Page 13: ...ection Adjusts volume of individual channel or input mode Audio Description DVB mode This function is useful for visually impaired viewers Select On if the programme has this signal it sounds the description sound If the programme has this signal AD will appear in Information banner depending on the broadcaster select change Note Also possible to change the settings in Menu list p 22 and p 23 Disp...

Page 14: ... Horiday Program E4 Emmerdal Coronation Street The Bill CBBC Cha 10 O clock News BBC Pepsi Char Good bye Hello Cartoon Panorama Sex And The City Terminator BBCi I m A Celebrity Pop Idol News The BBC Radi 1 7 14 70 72 105 719 D D D D D D D Rugby 15 To 1 The Bill PROGRAMME VCR 1 3 2 4 6 5 7 9 8 0 REC VCR DVD TEXT STTL INDEX HOLD ASPECT OPTION DIRECTTV REC INPUT MENU TV GUIDE RETURN EXIT OK GUIDE red...

Page 15: ...er programming event Timer Programming p 36 Orange DVB LED Rapid blinking during recording Timer Programming screen select set ŶTo return to TV Guide RETURN DVB LED will turn on if Timer Programming is set Note When recording programmes you must make the proper settings on the external recording equipment connected to the TV If a compatible recording equipment with Q Link or similar technologies i...

Page 16: ...the equipment or ask your local dealer ŶTo return to TV Display the Input select menu Displays the selected mode 1 Turn the TV on ŶWhen connecting with SCART as example 2 or 3 p 8 and p 9 Receives input signals automatically when playback starts or satellite receiver is switched on Input signals are automatically identified by the SCART pin 8 terminal This function is also available for HDMI conne...

Page 17: ...ch VCR Fast forward view the picture rapidly forward DVD Skip to the next track or title Press and hold to search forward Pause Pause Restart DVD Press and hold to play at slow speed PROGRAMME Programme Up Down Select programme REC Record Start recording Panasonic equipment connected to the TV can be directly operated with the remote control Note Confirm correct operation after the code changed Th...

Page 18: ...onds before pressing the TEXT button this will allow the software to download If you press the TEXT button before download is complete there will be a short delay before the text screen is displayed While navigating DVB teletext you will find there is a short delay when moving between pages while the page downloads There is often a prompt shown somewhere on the page for example Loading to let you ...

Page 19: ...ŶUsing Analogue teletext What is FASTEXT mode default In FASTEXT 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 What is List mode In List mode four differently coloured page numbers are situated at th...

Page 20: ...ile searching for a teletext page View sub page Enter the 4 digit number example P6 Appears at top 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 searching during which time you can watch TV View sub page Only when teletext is more than one page 0 0 6 0 VCR 1 3 2 4 6 5 7 9 8 0 Store ...

Page 21: ...ity etc Viewing Teletext How to Use Menu Functions Display the menu 3 2 4 Various menus allow you to make settings for the picture sound and other functions Displays the functions that can be set varies according to the input signal Note To initialize all settings Shipping Condition p 32 ŶTo return to TV at any time EXIT ŶTo return to the previous screen RETURN Select the menu Select the item exam...

Page 22: ...t settings P NR is reset to Off Sound Mode Select two different sound settings Music Speech In each Sound Mode setting Bass and Treble can be adjusted and stored to suit your particular sound requirement Changes to any settings in a mode will affect all signal sources Sound quality can be improved Bass Increases or decreases level to enhance or minimise lower deeper sound output Treble Increases o...

Page 23: ... found p 31 DVB Signal Condition Checks the DVB signal condition p 31 Off Timer Sets the time the TV automatically turns Off Off 15 30 45 60 75 90 minutes Power on Preference Set to TV to view picture from TV tuner Set to AV to view input from an external equipment connected to a SCART terminal e g satellite receiver TV AV The external equipment must be switched on and sending a control signal for...

Page 24: ...3 seconds VIERA Link System Information Access Software Licence Access On Access Access Setup Menu p 23 Not available in PC Only available in NTSC Not available in PC R Gain G Gain B Gain Gamma 2 2 Reset to Default Set Advanced PC Settings Only available in NTSC PAL Only available in PC 1 2 Viewing Mode Auto Contrast Brightness Colour Sharpness Tint Colour Balance Warm Colour Management Off P NR O...

Page 25: ...MI2 HDMI2 p 34 System Update Auto Update Search in Standby System Update Search Now On p 27 1 of 2 Owner ID Please enter new PIN PIN p 33 Off 2 of 2 Common Interface Slot 1 Module inserted p 27 All tuning data will be erased Are you sure Are you sure Shipping Condition p 32 Programme 1 BBC1 CH33 Analogue Manual Tuning Manual Tuning 21 68 p 31 DVB Manual Tuning Signal Quality Stopped 0 10 Signal St...

Page 26: ...onds VIERA Link Software Licence On Setup Menu RETURN GUIDE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 VCR REC VCR DVD PROGRAMME TEXT STTL INDEX HOLD ASPECT OPTION DIRECTTV REC TV EXIT MENU OK INPUT MENU DVB Settings 4 3 5 Select Setup Select Common Interface or System Update Display the menu Set ŶTo return to TV EXIT DVB mode 1 If in Analogue mode Select DVB DVB Settings provide access to various advanced features 2 ac...

Page 27: ...ss Common Interface select go Coloured characters red green yellow blue Follow the on screen instructions example On screen operation guide may not correspond to the remote control buttons Caution Turn Off Mains power On Off switch whenever inserting or removing the CI module If a view card and a card reader come as a set first insert the card reader then insert the view card into the card reader ...

Page 28: ...N DIRECTTV REC PROGRAMME REC VCR DVD TEXT STTL INDEX HOLD TV EXIT MENU OK VCR 1 3 2 4 6 5 7 9 8 0 INPUT MENU Editing Channels Select Setup Select DVB Profile Edit DVB Service List or Child Lock 4 3 Display the menu 5 Set You can make your favourite channel lists skip unwanted channels and control channel audience ŶTo return to TV EXIT 1 Select DVB or Analogue 2 DVB Profile Edit and DVB Service Lis...

Page 29: ...hild Lock PIN Entry Please enter new PIN PIN 1 of 2 Child Lock Child Lock Service List Change PIN Access Wed 12 05 04 10 46 Child Lock Service List BBC One Wales Digital Service Name Lock Type 1 BBC THREE 7 E4 14 CBBC Channel 70 Cartoon Nwk 72 BBCi 105 BBC Radio Wales 719 BBC Radio Cymru 720 VCR 1 3 2 4 6 5 7 9 8 0 ŶTo change the PIN number Select Change PIN in and enter a new PIN number twice You...

Page 30: ... for new services which may have recently started broadcasting ŶTo return to TV EXIT 2 Set DVB and Analogue channels automatically Auto Setup EXIT RETURN Start Auto Setup All tuning data will be erased Auto Setup Start Auto Setup Settings are made automatically When the operation is completed the digital broadcast of programme number 1 will appear If no DVB services are found the analogue broadcas...

Page 31: ...n ŶTo move yellow Select new position yellow Edit the analogue programme position settings select 3 FTP 23 35 Corontation Street For info press Change category Profile 1 Channel Name Select the Name field Select the character Set Maximum five characters red Enter the User Input mode Add DVB channel automatically Add New DVB Services Any new services found will be added to the DVB Service List p 29...

Page 32: ...ondition Display the menu Set ŶTo return to TV EXIT Restore Settings Shipping Condition Restore Settings Resets the TV to its original condition i e no channels tuned in All settings other than Owner ID channels picture sound quality etc are reset 1 Check the message and initialise Follow the on screen instructions Auto Setup will automatically start when Mains power On Off switch is next turned O...

Page 33: ...pped the Owner ID input in Auto Setup p 10 and input it later start from If you input the Owner ID in Auto Setup p 10 perform Select Setup Display the menu 2 1 access select access select F TV AV NAME A POSTCODE Owner ID HOUSE NO F VCR 1 3 2 4 6 5 7 9 8 0 Enter the PIN number twice at first setting Make a note of the PIN number in case you forget it Enter the PIN number 4 digits To change the PIN ...

Page 34: ... Input Labels Display the menu Select a input terminal and set ŶTo return to TV EXIT 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 16 set select 1 The labels you set will be displayed in Input Selection menu p 16 or banner If Skip is selected you cannot select the mode ...

Page 35: ...noise occurs Sync Chooses another synchronous signal if the image is distorted H V On G H V by the horizontal and vertical signals from your PC On G by the green signal from your PC if available Input Selection AV1 AV2 AV2S AV3 AV3S COMPONENT PC HDMI1 HDMI2 TV EXIT GUIDE ASPECT RETURN OPTION DIRECTTV REC MENU VCR 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 OK INPUT ŶTo return to TV Displaying PC Screen on TV Select the e...

Page 36: ...e TV is in Standby mode If the recording equipment is compatible with Q Link or similar technologies p 38 and connected to the TV s AV2 terminal using a SCART cable p 42 you do not need to programme the device the DVB system will control the recording process TV Guide may also be used to set timer programmes p 14 Display the menu 5 Set ŶTo return to TV EXIT ŶTo stop recording GUIDE EXIT Timer Prog...

Page 37: ...sing and press Correct as necessary as above Repeat the operations as below and set items in the order of to To change a timer programming event To cancel a timer programming event Select the programme to be deleted using and press red and can also be entered with numeric buttons start Start making the settings Recording Controls Direct TV recording You can record the current programme to DVD Reco...

Page 38: ...TVIEWLINK 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 42 Q Link terminal setup in Setup menu Q Link AV1 AV2 out p 23 Direct TV Recording Recording the current programme in VCR DVD recorder immediately ŶTo change DVB channel stop recording EXIT When Direct TV Recording is performed the recording equipment is auto...

Page 39: ...ut connect to the HDMI1 terminal via a DVI to HDMI adapter cable 2 When the DVI to HDMI adapter cable is used connect the audio cable to the audio input terminal HDMI1 use COMPONENT AUDIO terminals Audio settings can be made on the HDMI1 Input menu screen p 22 Applicable audio signal sampling frequencies 2ch L PCM 48 kHz 44 1 kHz 32 kHz HDMI2 terminal is for digital audio signal only Use with a PC...

Page 40: ...n Access and control the connected equipment by VIERA remote control p 41 These features are limited to models incorporating Panasonic s HDAVI Control and VIERA Link The operations with other manufacturer s equipment cannot be guaranteed Refer to individual manuals for compatibility information About applicable equipment consult your local Panasonic dealer or refer to the URL www panasonic co uk V...

Page 41: ...rol at the TV s signal receiver If you cannot access the menu check the settings and the equipment p 40 Display VIERA Link Menu Operate the menu of the equipment Available VIERA remote control buttons depending on the connected equipment VIERA Link Control Speaker Selection VIERA Link Menu Home Cinema Recorder Select VIERA Link Control select Select the equipment you want to access Home Cinema mea...

Page 42: ...O OUT A U D I O V I D E O L R COMPONENT HDMI 1 HDMI 2 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 51 VIDEO or S VIDEO AUDIO Recommended Connection Headphones Camcorder Game equipment ŶTypes of connectable equipment to each connector Ext...

Page 43: ...e To watch satellite broadcasts To record playback To watch DVDs DVD player Viewing Listening ŶEasy playback Easy control only with VIERA remote control ŶHome Cinema Panasonic DVD Recorder HD Video Camera etc Panasonic Amplifier Panasonic DVD Recorder Speaker system Panasonic Player theatre HD Video Camera Use fully wired HDMI compliant cable Read the manuals of the equipment too or VIERA Link p 4...

Page 44: ... 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 4 3 14 9 16 9 Zoom3 Zoom2 Zoom1 Directly displays the image at 16 9 without distortion anamorphic Displays a 16 9 letterbox or 4 3 image without distortion Displays the image at the standard 14 9 without enlargement Displays a 16 9 letterbox anamorphic image ful...

Page 45: ...ing the remote control for Amplifier or Player theatre Read the manuals of the equipment If you connect the same kind of equipment at once for example one DIGA to HDMI1 another DIGA to HDMI2 VIERA Link is available for the terminal with the smaller number HDMI connections to some Panasonic equipment allow you to interface them automatically p 40 VIERA Link ControlTM SCART S VIDEO and HDMI terminal...

Page 46: ...024 60 Hz 63 98 60 02 1 366 768 60 Hz 48 39 60 04 Macintosh13 640 480 35 00 66 67 Macintosh16 832 624 49 73 74 55 Macintosh21 1 152 870 68 68 75 06 Mark Applicable input signal COMPONENT Y PB PR HDMI PC D sub 15P Pin No Signal Name Pin No Signal Name Pin No Signal Name R GND Ground NC not connected G GND Ground NC not connected B GND Ground HD NC not connected NC not connected VD GND Ground GND Gr...

Page 47: ...he DVB transmitter Adjust the direction of the aerial to another transmitter installed nearby Check the analogue broadcast If the image quality is poor check the aerial and consult your nearest dealer On Screen messages I e EC AV1 You can simply clear these by pressing the button Press again to redisplay Direct TV record Q Link functions not recording Please confirm SCART cable and connection Also...

Page 48: ...uipment p 46 Use an equipment compliant with EIA CEA 861 861B 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 22 If digital sound connection has a problem select analogue sound connection p 39 Interference or frozen disappearing image in DVB Check DVB Signal Condition p 31 If Signal Quality or Signal Strength are disp...

Page 49: ...load the new version Press EXIT to Ignore There is a new software available No DVB Service found No DVB signal can be found in Auto Setup No module inserted Check the CI module inserted completely p 27 No recording Check Tape or Disc The tape or disc may be write protected missing or damaged The equipment may already be recording No recording UNKNOWN REASON The recording cannot be done by any reas...

Page 50: ... failed there may not be the new software Shipping condition completed TV can now be switched off Auto Setup will automatically start when Mains power On Off switch is next turned On p 10 Please check settings and connections on HDMI devices Communication error in VIERA Link function p 40 This service is locked Press OK to enter PIN The selected channel is locked in Child Lock p 29 Timer already e...

Page 51: ... mm 473 mm 117 mm TV only 791 mm 615 mm 248 mm With TV Stand 791 mm 563 mm 117 mm TV only Weight 14 0 kg Net 17 5 kg Net Specifications Note Design and Specifications are subject to change without notice Weight and Dimensions shown are approximate This equipment complies with the EMC standards listed below EN55013 2001 A1 2003 EN55020 2002 A1 2003 A2 2005 EN61000 3 2 2000 A2 2006 EN61000 3 3 1995 ...

Page 52: ...our dealer or supplier for further information Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the European Union This symbol is only valid in the European Union If you wish to discard this product please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal 0844 844 3852 Customer s Record The model number and serial number of this product may be found on its rear ...

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