Panasonic TX-23LX60A User Manual
Operating Instructions
Wide LCD TV
Model No.
TX-23LX60A
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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.
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Turn your own living room into a movie theatre!
Experience an amazing level of multi-
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media excitement
Enjoy rich multi-media
Camcorder
Amplifi er with
Speaker system
VCR
DVD player
DVD recorder
Set top box
Contents
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Safety Precautions ······································4
(Warning / Caution)
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Maintenance ··············································· 5
Be Sure to Read
Advanced Features
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How to Use Menu Functions ·····················14
(picture, sound quality, etc.)
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Editing and Setting Channels
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Auto Tuning
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External Equipment ··································· 20
(Control with HDMI / Connections)
Basic Features
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Watching TV ·············································· 10
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Watching Videos and DVDs ······················ 11
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Viewing Teletext ········································ 12
Enjoy your TV!
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Technical Information ································ 24
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FAQs ·························································27
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Licence ······················································ 29
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Specifi cations ············································29
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WARRANTY ·············································· 31
FAQs, etc.
Accessories / Options
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Identifying Controls
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Connection
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Initial Setup
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Preparations
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Safety Precautions
Keep liquids away from the TV
Do not expose this TV to dripping or splashing to
prevent damage which may result in fi re or shock
hazard.
Do not place any liquid container (vase, glass,
cosmetics, etc.) near or above the unit.
(Spilled liquids or foreign matters may cause a
short, resulting in fi re or electrical shock.)
AC 110-240 V
50 / 60 Hz
Do not remove covers
NEVER modify the unit yourself
(High-voltage components may cause serious
electrical shock.)
Have the unit checked, adjusted, or repaired at
your local Panasonic dealer.
Do not place foreign objects
inside the unit
Do not let metal or fl ammable objects drop into the unit
through the air vents (fi re or electrical shock may result).
Using an unauthorized stand or other fi xtures may
make the unit shaky, risking injury. Be sure to ask
your local Panasonic dealer to perform setup.
Use optional 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 fi re.)
Ensure that the mains plug is easily accessible.
Ensure the grounding pin on the mains plug is securely connected to prevent electrical shock.
Do not touch the mains plug with a wet hand. (This may cause electrical shock.)
Do not damage the mains lead. (A damaged lead may cause fi re or electrical shock.)
Do not move the TV with the lead plugged in the socket outlet.
Do not place a heavy object on the lead or place the lead near a high-temperature object.
Do not twist the lead, bend it excessively, or stretch it.
Do not pull on the lead. Hold onto the mains plug body when disconnecting lead.
Do not use a damaged mains plug or socket outlet.
Warning Caution
Do not place the TV on an unstable
surface
Avoid exposing the TV set to direct
sunlight and other sources of heat.
To prevent fi re, never place any type of candle or
naked fl ame on top or near the TV set.
If you fi nd any
abnormality, remove
the mains plug immediately!
Caution
When cleaning the TV unit, remove the mains plug
(Cleaning an energized unit may cause electrical shock.)
When TV will not be used for a long time, remove the mains plug
This TV will still consume some power even in the Off mode, as long as the mains plug is still connected to a
live socket outlet.
Allow suffi cient space around the unit for radiated heat
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Do not block the rear air vents
Blocked ventilation by curtains, etc. may cause overheating, fi re or electrical shock.
Do not install on top of other heat generating equipment
Keep unit away from other appliances
Electronic equipment
In particular, do not place video equipment near the unit (electromagnetic interference may distort images /
sound).
Equipment with an infrared sensor
This TV also emits infrared rays (this may affect operation of other equipment).
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Maintenance
First, remove the mains plug from the socket outlet.
Display panel
Regular care: Gently wipe the surface clean of dirt by using a soft cloth.
Major contamination: Wipe the surface clean using a soft cloth dampened with clean water or water containing a
small amount of neutral detergent. Then, using a soft dry cloth, evenly wipe the surface clean until it is dry.
Caution
The surface of the display panel has been specially treated and may be easily damaged.
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Do not tap or scratch the surface with your fi ngernail or other hard object.
Use care not to subject the surface to bug repellent, solvent, thinner, or other volatile substances
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(this may degrade surface quality).
Cabinet
Regular care: Wipe the surface clean using a soft dry cloth.
Major contamination: Dampen a soft cloth with clean water or water containing a small amount of neutral detergent.
Then, wring the cloth and wipe the surface clean with it. Finally, wipe the surface clean with a dry cloth.
Caution
Use care not to subject the TV unit's surfaces to detergent.
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(A liquid inside the TV unit could lead to product failure.)
Use care not to subject surfaces to bug repellent, solvent, thinner, or other volatile substances
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(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.
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Mains plug
Wipe the mains plug with a dry cloth at regular intervals. (Moisture and dust may lead to fi re or electrical shock.)
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Optional accessories
Installing remote's batteries
Batteries for the Remote
Control Transmitter
(2)
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R6 (AA)
Pull
open
Hook
Note the correct
polarity (+ or -)
Close
Caution
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Incorrect installation may cause battery
leakage and corrosion, resulting in
damage to the remote control unit.
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Do not mix old and new batteries.
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Do not mix different battery types (such
as alkaline and manganese batteries).
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Do not use rechargeable (Ni-Cd) batteries.
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Do not burn or breakup batteries.
Remote Control
Transmitter
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N2QAJB000121
Standard accessories
Check that you have the accessories and items shown
Operating Instructions
Wall-hanging bracket
(vertical)
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TY-WK23LR2W
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.
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Remove two screws
Pull out the plastic portion
Remove four screws
Pull out the metallic portion
Foam mat or thick soft cloth
WARNING
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Failure to use a Panasonic bracket or choosing to mount
the unit yourself will be done at the risk of the consumer.
Any damage resulting from not having a professional
installer mount your unit will void your warranty.
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Always be sure to ask a qualifi ed technician to carry out
setup.
Incorrect fi tting may cause equipment to fall, resulting in
injury and product damage.
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Do not mount this LCD Television directly below ceiling
lights (such as spotlights, fl oodlights or halogen lights)
which typically give off high heat. Doing so may warp or
damage plastic cabinet parts.
How to remove the TV-Stand
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How to use the stand
Adjust the LCD panel to your desired angle.
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Identifying ControlsAccessories / Options
Function
select
Selects programmes in sequence
On / Off
switch
Power lamp
Remote control signal receiver
Store setting (p. 16)
Switches TV/AV
Volume / Contrast / Brightness / Colour / Sharpness
/ NTSC-Tint (Tint) / Bass / Treble / Balance / Tuning
mode (p. 16)
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Identifying Controls
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Accessories / Options
Standby: red
On: green
B.A.T.S. (Backlight Automatic Tracking System) sensor
(senses brightness to adjust picture quality in "Auto" Menu) (p. 14)
Within about 23 feet (7 meters) in front of the TV set.
Switches TV to On or Standby
(On / Off switch in On position)
Surround On / Off (p. 14)
Changes aspect ratio (p. 10)
Normalizes (p. 14)
(Resets settings)
Selects programmes in sequence
Teletext
(p. 12)
Viewing a favourite teletext page
(p. 13)
MENU
Stereo / Bilingual Sound Selection
(p. 26)
Sound mute On / Off
VCR / DVD operations (p. 11)
Volume
OK
Teletext Index
(p. 13)
Still Picture (p. 10)
Coloured buttons
(used for various functions)
(for example, see p. 10, 11, 12 and 13)
Off timer (p. 14)
Switches TV/AV
(To watch videos or DVDs) (p. 11)
Changes programme (p. 10)
Recall (p. 10)
Press once to activate and press again to
clear on screen display (osd) information
for example, Programme number, Stereo
mode, Aspect mode, Sound menu and
Picture menu.
Teletext Hold (p. 13)
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channel.
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RF OUT
RF IN
AUDIO
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VIDEO
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HDMI 1
AUDIO IN
AV 1
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VIDEO
VIDEO
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Note
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To obtain optimum quality picture and sound, an Aerial, the correct cable (75 Ω coaxial) and the correct
terminating plug are required.
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If a communal Aerial system is used, you may require the correct connection cable and plug between the wall
Aerial socket and the TV.
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Your local Television Service Centre or dealer may be able to assist you in obtaining the correct Aerial system for
your particular area and the accessories required.
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Any matters regarding Aerial installation, upgrading of existing systems or accessories required, and the costs
incurred, are the responsibility of you, the Customer.
DVD Recorder or VCR
75 Ω Coaxial cable
VHF / UHF aerial
Rear of the TV
Mains lead
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Watching TV
(Connect after
all the other
connections.)
External equipments and cables shown in this manual are not supplied with this TV.
Please ensure that the unit is disconnected from the mains before attaching or disconnecting any leads.
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Turn the TV On with the On / Off switch
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with operations?
(example: Sound menu)
On-screen operation
guide will help you.
Initial SetupConnection
These steps are not necessary if the setup has been completed your local dealer.
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Initial Setup
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Connection
This TV has been pre-programmed in the factory to
the following Australian TV channels.
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If your location does not receive these channels
please go to ”Auto Tuning” section (p. 18-19).
Programme No. Channele No.
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From now on you can use the remote control to turn
On the unit or turn the unit to standby mode.
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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.
Sound menu
Menu
Volume
Bass
Treble
Balance
Headphone volume
Surround
Return
Music
Off
Select
Change
Exit
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Watching TV
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Turn power on
On / Off switch on unit should be On.
Volume
TV/AV
red
blue
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Other Useful Functions (Operate after )
Freeze / unfreeze picture
Picture
Still
Display status
information
Display/hide Ch number/AV, status information on screen.
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Press once to activate and press again to clear on screen display
(osd) information for example, Programme number, Stereo mode,
Aspect mode, Sound menu and Picture menu.
Change
aspect
ratio
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Each press changes the mode.
(16:9 / Just / 4:3 / Zoom1 / Zoom2 / Zoom3)
Change the aspect ratio (p. 25)
While the bar is displayed
red
green
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Press the STILL button to freeze the picture.
(TV/VIDEO input only. Component/HDMI
input does not freeze.) Press again to return
to watching the current programme.
Select a programme number
up
down
or
You can select the numbers directly by pressing
Programme Number button and the two digit
numbers by pressing Two Digit button ( )
and Programme Number buttons.
Programme Number 8 ..... 8
Programme Number 12.... , 1, 2
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CH select via number button
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pressing the Ch up/down button , you can quickly cycle
through the pre-programmed channels.
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