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English

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Operating Instructions

LCD Television

Please read these instructions before operating your set and retain them for future reference.
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Model No.

TX-26LXD80

Summary of Contents for Viera TX-26LXD80

Page 1: ...d Operating Instructions LCD Television 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 26LXD80 ...

Page 2: ...anding and enjoyment particularly for visually impaired viewers Digital Switchover Starting in late 2007 and ending in 2012 TV services in the UK will go completely digital TV region by TV region If you have any questions please call Digital UK on 08456 50 50 50 or visit www digitaluk co uk Digital Switchover will cover a period of several weeks When it starts you will lose all Analogue TV program...

Page 3: ...VCR DVD and Satellites 20 FAQs etc Technical Information 50 FAQs 53 On screen messages 55 Glossary 57 Licence 57 Index 58 Speci cations 59 Quick Start Guide Accessories Options 6 Identifying Controls 7 Basic Connection 8 Auto Setup 10 24p Movie Playback Can support 1080p 24 frames per second source materials V AUDIO Utilises Panasonic s advanced Digital Ampli cation technology 60 000 hours LCD Dis...

Page 4: ... 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 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 ...

Page 5: ...e the TV Do not block the rear ventilation openings Ventilation should not be impeded by covering the ventilation openings with items such as newspapers tablecloths and curtains Wipe the mains plug with a dry cloth at regular intervals Moisture and dust may lead to re or electrical shock First remove the mains plug from the socket outlet Display panel Regular care Gently wipe the surface clean of ...

Page 6: ...ng bracket How to remove the Pedestal Remove four screws TX 26LXD80 Rear of the TV Please contact your nearest Panasonic dealer to purchase the recommended wall hanging bracket For additional details please refer to the wall hanging bracket installation manual Installing remote s batteries 1 Pull open Hook 2 Note the correct polarity or Close Caution Incorrect installation may cause battery leakag...

Page 7: ...n Menu p 13 Easy setting for viewing and sound options Main Menu p 22 Press to access VIERA Link Picture Sound and Setup Menus Subtitles p 12 Displays subtitles Surround p 24 Switches Surround sound Input mode selection TV switches DVB Analogue mode p 12 AV switches to AV input mode from Input Selection list p 20 SD Card p 40 Switches to SD Card viewing mode Return Returns to the previous menu Hol...

Page 8: ... Example 1 Connecting aerial Example 2 Connecting DVD Recorder VCR TV only TV DVD Recorder or VCR Connect to AV2 for a DVD Recorder VCR supporting Q Link p 43 Connect to AV1 for a Satellite receiver For HDMI compatible equipment possible to connect to HDMI terminals HDMI1 HDMI2 HDMI3 by using HDMI cable p 48 Q Link connection p 42 VIERA Link connection p 42 Read the manual of the equipment too Mai...

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

Page 10: ...he PIN number in case you forget it Search and store TV programmes automatically These steps are not necessary if the setup has been completed by your local dealer When inputting Owner ID Auto Setup is now complete and your TV is ready for viewing When inputting Owner ID later EXIT You can now use the remote control to turn On the TV or turn the TV to standby mode Power LED On 2 If you input the I...

Page 11: ...ze all settings Shipping Condition p 34 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 How to use remote control Auto Setup Using the On Screen Displays MENU Open the main menu Move the cursor select the menu Move the cursor adjust levels select from a range of options Access the menu store settings after...

Page 12: ...so possible to select the mode using the TV button on the side panel of the TV p 7 To select the two or three digit programme number e g 39 in a short time Display Information banner if it is not displayed While the banner is displayed select the programme select programme watch Possible to set display timeout in Banner Display Timeout p 25 Select a programme using TV Guide p 18 Possible to con rm...

Page 13: ...e service available TXT Teletext service available Multi Audio Multiple audio available Stereo Mono Audio mode 1 90 Off Timer remaining time For settings p 14 To con rm another tuned programme name To watch the programme listed in the banner To change the category blue To hide EXIT Information on the next event DVB mode To set display timeout Banner Display Timeout p 25 Extra information press aga...

Page 14: ...ttings Power on Preference TV Setup Menu Off MENU Display the menu Select Setup access select Select Off Timer and set the time set select To cancel Set to Off or turn the TV off To display the remaining time Information banner p 13 When the remaining time is within 3 minutes the remaining time will ash on screen Turn the TV off automatically after a xed period Change aspect ratio Select Change EX...

Page 15: ... links to a teletext service software is downloaded in the background to enable the teletext function This means that when switching to a DVB programme you should wait for approximately 5 seconds 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 navi...

Page 16: ...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 the bottom of the screen Ea...

Page 17: ...updating is completed You cannot change the programme The news page provides a function that indicates arrival of latest news News Flash Changes to TV screen temporarily View the updated page View the TV picture while searching for a teletext page Teletext automatically updates itself when new information becomes available Store frequently viewed pages in the colour bar List mode only press and ho...

Page 18: ...719 D D D D D D D Rugby 15 To 1 The Bill GUIDE To change the layout GUIDE Landscape Portrait To the previous day DVB mode red To the next day DVB mode green To view a programme list of the selected category blue To view a programme list of the selected type DVB mode yellow Using TV Guide Portrait Displays by time select category TV Guide Electronic Programme Guide EPG provides an on screen listing...

Page 19: ...ecording event Timer Programming p 39 If you edit the Event recording after setting to record it will no longer be performed as Event recording The recording will be performed according to the time setting in Timer Programming To return to TV Guide RETURN Orange Timer LED Blinking during timer active Timer Programming screen select set Timer LED will turn on if Timer Programming is set Guide is di...

Page 20: ... 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 or satellite receiver is switched on Input signals are automatically identi ed by the SCART pin 8 terminal This function is also available for HDMI connections p 48 If input mode is not switched automatically Perform and D...

Page 21: ...to search backward Fast forward Skip Search VCR Fast forward view the picture rapidly forward DVD Skip to the next track or title Press and hold to search forward Pause Pause Resume DVD Press and hold to play at slow speed Programme Up Down Select programme Record Start recording Panasonic equipment connected to the TV can be directly operated with the remote control Note Con rm if the remote cont...

Page 22: ...arm Colour Management Off P NR Off Picture Menu MENU 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 To return to TV at any time EXIT To return to the previous screen RETURN Select the menu Select the item example Picture Menu access select...

Page 23: ...p 24 To reset the sound settings only Reset to Default in Sound Menu p 24 To reset the picture and sound settings together N Also volume level and aspect mode are reset To initialize all settings Shipping Condition in Setup Menu p 34 Changed Number and positions of alternatives Moved Displays the next screen up down User input Name A B C D E F G H I J K L M N U V W X Y Z 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 a b c d e f ...

Page 24: ...e Mode to the default settings 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 or...

Page 25: ...lay advertisements in the GUIDE Plus system p 18 System Information Displays the system information of the GUIDE Plus system 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 equipme...

Page 26: ...e in DVB Audio Description Menu Audio Description Off Volume Speakers Off Headphones Off p 24 Input Resolution VGA Clock H pos V pos Clock Phase Sync H V Reset to Default Set PC Setup p 37 p 24 2 2 HDMI1 Input Auto Audio Description Access Reset to Default Set Sound Menu NICAM Off 1 2 Mode Music Bass Treble Balance Headphone Volume Surround Off Volume Correction Preferred Multi Audio English Sound...

Page 27: ...y News 7 8 SA 21 30 22 30 60 Off Guide 3 D ITV1 Freshly Squeezed Extra 7 8 SA 22 30 23 30 60 Off S P p 38 System Update Auto Update Search in Standby System Update Search Now On p 29 Owner ID Please enter new PIN PIN p 35 Common Interface Slot 1 Module inserted p 29 All tuning data will be erased Are you sure Are you sure Shipping Condition p 34 Profile Editor BBC One Wales All DVB Services 1 BBC ...

Page 28: ...Input Labels Banner Display Timeout 3 seconds On 2 3 Teletext FASTEXT Setup Menu OPTION SDCARD RETURN EXIT INPUT TV MENU DVB Settings DVB mode 4 3 5 Select Setup Select Common Interface or System Update Display the menu Set To return to TV EXIT 1 If in Analogue mode Select DVB DVB Settings provide access to various advanced features 2 access select access select ...

Page 29: ... Common Interface CI Modules This TV receiver works only Pay TV modules complying with CI standard Common Interface Slot 1 Module inserted Access Common Interface Follow the on screen instructions example select go Coloured characters red green yellow blue On screen operation guide may not correspond to the remote control buttons Caution Turn Off Mains power On Off switch whenever inserting or rem...

Page 30: ...anted programmes and control programme audience etc To return to TV EXIT 1 Select DVB or Analogue 2 DVB Pro le Edit and DVB Service List are available in DVB mode only Analogue Service List is available in Analogue mode only access select access select green To add all programmes to the list yellow Create your favourite programme list Pro le from various broadcasters up to 4 Pro le 1 to 4 The list...

Page 31: ...FTP 23 35 Coronation Street CH30 Change category All Analogue Services You can change the programme name and programme position for Analogue programmes This function is available in Analogue mode If a VCR is connected only with the RF cable edit VCR Select the programme to edit BBC1 Analogue Service List 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 select Programme position Name Edit To change the name displayed when selecting ...

Page 32: ...ammes Select Setup 3 Select Tuning Menu 4 Display the menu Select a function 5 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 2 access select access select access select 1 Select DVB or Analogue DVB Manual Tuning Add New DVB Services New Service Message and DVB Signal Condition are available in DVB...

Page 33: ...10 62 E4 Free TV 10 62 Cartoon Nwk Free TV 10 Free TV 4 Pay TV Radio Data Searching EXIT RETURN Start Auto Setup All Digital tuning data will be erased Auto Setup Start Auto Setup Settings are made automatically All the previous tuning settings are erased The analogue settings are downloaded to a Q Link compatible equipment connected to the TV in Analogue mode When the operation is completed the p...

Page 34: ...l 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 33 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 other than Owner ID programmes picture sound quality etc are reset 1 acc...

Page 35: ...to 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 Owner ID HOUSE NO NAME A POSTCODE EXIT Enter the PIN number twice at rst setting Make a note of the PIN number in case you forget it Enter the PIN number 4 digits To change the PIN number To check the personal information stored Hold down fo...

Page 36: ... terminal and set To return to TV EXIT For easier identi cation 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 20 set select 1 The labels you set will be displayed in Input Selection menu p 20 or banner If Skip is selected you cannot select the mode access select access select User input You can ...

Page 37: ...et to the minimum level if 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 Reset to Default Press the OK button to reset to the default Setup settings Other items p 24 and p 25 OPTION SDCARD EXIT RETURN INPUT Input Selection AV1 AV2 S AV3 S COMPONENT PC...

Page 38: ...ilar technologies p 43 and setup connection are done completely p 42 and p 43 you do not need to programme the recorder the TV will control the recording progress If the recorder is not compatible with Q Link or similar technologies set Q Link in Setup Menu p 25 to the connected terminal AV1 or AV2 and make timer programming of the recorder Read the manual of the recorder D means DVB programme and...

Page 39: ...Daily SU SA Sunday to Saturday Daily MO SA Monday to Saturday Daily MO FR Monday to Friday Weekly SA FR TH WE TU MO SU Same time on the same day every week To change a timer programming event Select the programme to be changed To cancel a timer programming event Select the programme to be deleted red To cancel a timer programming event temporarily Select the programme to be cancelled blue Each tim...

Page 40: ...ime To the previous photo Rotate 90 anti clockwise To the next photo Rotate 90 clockwise 2 Enter SD mode Photo View Mode select view Operation guide Thumbnail Caution During the operation no signals are output from the monitor output terminals To return to TV EXIT or SDCARD Error display images that could not be loaded etc Selected photo information is displayed The maximum number of characters fo...

Page 41: ...de show settings operate in step or Slide show Select the photo for the first view Start Slide show Display the menu Select Viewing Setup Select the items and set access Picture Menu p 24 Menu Item Adjustments Configurations alternatives Viewing Setup Interval Select slide show interval 5 10 15 30 60 90 120 seconds Repeat Slide show repeat Off On set select To pause To return to Single view green ...

Page 42: ...VIERA Link Read the manual of the equipment too Q Link SCART cable DVD 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 HDMI2 or HDMI3 terminals vi...

Page 43: ...pment Q Link terminal setup in Setup Menu Q Link p 25 AV1 AV2 out p 25 Download Analogue programme setting Q Link Download p 25 or Auto Setup in Analogue mode p 33 or Auto Setup when first using the TV p 10 Features available Some recorders are not applicable Read the manual of the recorder Direct TV Recording What you see is What you record DIRECTTVREC Recording the current programme in DVD Recor...

Page 44: ...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 Analogue programme setting Q Link Download p 25 or Auto Setup in Analogue mode p 33 or Auto Setup when first using the TV p 10 Set VIERA Link On in Setup Menu VIERA Link p 25 Set up the TV After connection turn the equipment ...

Page 45: ...start Pause Live TV programme HDAVIControl3 and RecorderwithHDD Pause Live TV You can pause the live TV programme and resume later Live TV programme will be recorded on HDD of the connected DIGA Recorder This function is available with DIGA Recorder which has HDD and HDAVI Control 3 function Connect DIGA Recorder with both HDMI and SCART cables to use this function If you cannot operate check the ...

Page 46: ...layed But you cannot access it Use its own remote control to operate the equipment Direct TV Rec Speaker Selection VIERA Link Menu Home Cinema 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 Spe...

Page 47: ...or 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 more than one equipment of the same type are connected...

Page 48: ...o mini plug To watch DVDs Viewing Listening Fully wired HDMI compliant cable DVD player Types of connectable equipment to each terminal Terminal Recording Playback equipment AV1 AV2 AV3 Side of TV To record playback videocassettes DVDs VCR DVD recorder To watch DVDs DVD player To watch camcorder images Video camera To watch satellite broadcasts Set top box To play games Game equipment To use ampli...

Page 49: ...ng Listening HD Satellite receiver DVD Recorder VCR SCART cable RF cable SCART cable To watch satellite broadcasts To record playback DVD Recorder Fully wired HDMI compliant cable or HDMI equipment RCA cable COMPONENT Y PB PR L R AUDIO OUT L R 1 2 3 Ampli er with speaker system To listen with speakers Conversion adapter if necessary ...

Page 50: ...ct chooses the best ratio and expands the picture to ll the screen This process can take several minutes depending on the darkness of the picture HDMI connection HDMI high de nition multimedia interface allows you to enjoy high de nition digital images and high quality 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...

Page 51: ... 160 120 to 10 000 000 Compliant card type maximum capacity SDHC Card 16 GB SD Card 2 GB Multi Media Card 128 MB miniSD Card 1 GB requiring miniSD adapter If miniSD Card is used insert remove it together with the adapter Check the latest information on the card type at the following website English only http panasonic co jp pavc global cs DCF Design rule for camera file system Unified standard est...

Page 52: ... 70 07 1 024 768 75 Hz 60 02 75 03 1 024 768 85 Hz 68 68 85 00 1 280 1 024 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 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 ...

Page 53: ...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 Press again to redisplay Q Link function does not work Please con rm SCART cable and connection Also please set AV1 AV2 out in the Setup Menu p 25 VIERA Link function does not work and an error message appears Con rm th...

Page 54: ...urn off the TV with Mains power On Off switch then turn it On again Sound level is low or sound is distorted Sound signal reception may be deteriorated Set NICAM p 24 in the Sound Menu to Off Analogue only No sound is produced Is Sound mute active p 7 Is the volume set to the minimum Pictures from external equipment are unusual when the equipment is connected via HDMI Is the HDMI cable connected p...

Page 55: ...oftware available No module inserted Check the CI module inserted completely p 29 No Recording Check media The tape or disc may be write protected missing or damaged No Recording Unknown reason The recording may not be performed Check the equipment Disc or tape may be full No Service The broadcaster has stopped the service Bad Signal The signal is weak Check the aerial Are you sure you want to del...

Page 56: ... 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 44 This service is locked Press OK to enter PIN The selected programme is locked in Child Lock p 31 Timer already expired Starting time in Timer Programming is alr...

Page 57: ...made of company or product trademarks these trademarks have been fully respected SDHC Logo is a trademark HDMI the HDMI Logo and High De nition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC HDAVI ControlTM is a trademark of Matsushita Electric Industrial Co Ltd GUIDE Plus is 1 a registered trademark or trademark of 2 manufactured under license from and 3 subjec...

Page 58: ...ence 57 M Mains Lead 8 Mains power On Off switch 7 10 Maintenance 5 Menu Functions 22 27 Mode 24 Multi Audio 13 N New Service Message 33 NICAM 24 NTSC 26 59 O Off Timer 14 25 Optional accessories 6 Owner ID 10 35 P PAL 59 PC 37 52 Pedestal 6 Photo View 40 Picture Overscan 25 PIN number 10 31 35 P NR 24 Power LED 7 10 Q Q Link 25 42 43 Quick Start Guide 6 11 R Remote control 6 7 Reset to Default 24...

Page 59: ... 35 C Humidity 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 syn...

Page 60: ...ean 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 authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal Note for the battery ...

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